John A. Chambers, 85, of Plano, formerly of Lombard, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born May 3, 1939, the son of William and Mary (Lane) Chambers. He married Donna Diana Hanks on November 20,1965. John proudly served in the US Army in Germany as a mechanic. After his time in the service, John’s passion for custom cars and interiors became his livelihood. He worked for Rigg’s Brothers Auto Interiors for 46 years. John owned JC Pinstriping, he had an incredibly steady hand. He was a regular fixture at all the local car shows. John and Donna loved to dance every weekend. Music was another passion of John’s, he was always at the local dance halls and had an amazing record collection, there were tunes playing at all times.
He is survived by his children, Donna D. (Steve) Grzelak, Dorothy M. (Paul) Worman, John P. (Laura), Marie B. (Mark) Schultz, and Michael J. (Jennifer); his grandchildren, Sean, Danielle, Nicholas, Katie, Robert, Rachael, Josh, Jesse, Ryan, Thomas, Allison, Sarah, Eva, Cody, John, and Makayla; his great grandchildren, Angelo, Ayana, Amere, Arya, Ellanor, Zane, and Angel; one great great grandson, Xander; his siblings, Mary, Joseph, Thomas, and Dorothy; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Donna, and his brothers, Bill and Mike.
John will be laid to rest privately beside Donna at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Disabled American Veterans. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
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Plano, IL 60545
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He is survived by his children, Donna D. (Steve) Grzelak, Dorothy M. (Paul) Worman, John P. (Laura), Marie B. (Mark) Schultz, and Michael J. (Jennifer); his grandchildren, Sean, Danielle, Nicholas, Katie, Robert, Rachael, Josh, Jesse, Ryan, Thomas, Allison, Sarah, Eva, Cody, John, and Makayla; his great grandchildren, Angelo, Ayana, Amere, Arya, Ellanor, Zane, and Angel; one great great grandson, Xander; his siblings, Mary, Joseph, Thomas, and Dorothy; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Donna, and his brothers, Bill and Mike.
John will be laid to rest privately beside Donna at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Disabled American Veterans. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
3952 Turner Ave.
Plano, IL 60545
630-552-3022
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