John Blitch

John H. Blitch, age 67, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 after a well-fought two-year battle with ALS.

John was the beloved husband for 41 years to Mary Ellen, nee Bozyk. Loving father of Laurel (Andy) Boyle and John (Katelyn) Blitch. Cherished grandfather of Mackenzie and Camden Blitch. Devoted son of the late Barbara. Dear brother of the late Phyllis (Roy) Jaffe and the late Lois Blitch. Fond brother-in-law of Jim (Kathy) Bozyk, Bill (Karen Huffman) Bozyk and Cathy (Ray) Schick. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews.

John was born on April 12, 1957. He grew up in Chicago with his mother Barbara and older sisters Lois and Phyllis. Growing up without a father, he was grateful for the mentorship of his uncle John (Ruth) Lewis and the men at Marquette Manor Baptist Church. John took the church bus there with his mother and sisters. He trusted Jesus Christ as his Savior at the age of 10 at Camp Joy in Wisconsin.

John graduated from Eberhardt Elementary School and Hubbard High School. While in high school, he recommitted himself to Christ and began serving the Lord at Ashburn Baptist Church in Chicago. It was there that he met his wife Mary Ellen. They were married at Ashburn Baptist on June 5, 1982. John served there for 25 years as a bus worker, Sunday School teacher and deacon and then later at Southside Baptist Church and now at Oak Lawn Bible Church.

John worked for 37 years (1976-2013) at Nabisco Chicago Bakery, 7300 S. Kedzie, in the production department. After retiring, John became an Uber driver and always enjoyed talking to his riders. He and Mary Ellen then traveled and spent winters in Lake Wales, FL. He was a White Sox and Blackhawks fan and enjoyed playing cards and drinking Pepsi.

John's family appreciates the fine care he received from Lightways Hospice and ALS United Greater Chicago.

Visitation Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Oak Lawn Bible Church, 9435 S. 54th Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL from 2-7 p.m. with a Celebration of Life Service at 6:00 p.m. Additional Visitation Monday, April 22, 2024 at Oak Lawn Bible Church from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South, Oak Lawn, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to ALS United Greater Chicago, 5315 N. Clark, Suite 650, Chicago, IL 60640 CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE DONATION are appreciated.

Below is a photo tribute celebrating John's life.



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