Anthony “Tony” Joseph Jenulevich, 93, of Rockford, went to the Lord Saturday, December 7, 2019. Born January 4, 1926, in Mount Carmel, PA, the son of Jurgis and Mariyon (Muzikevyscius) Jenulevicius. Attended St. Thomas Catholic School. Veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Married Genevieve Lee Baldwin on September 1, 1956, in Dubuque, Iowa. Employed by Greenlee Bros. for 45 years. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Tony loved gardening, construction, cement work and building his own home. He enjoyed nature, music, grilling and was known for his ribs and tomato soup. Tony was an avid Chicago Bears fan. Survivors include his daughter, Sherri (Jeff) Moburg; sons-in-law, Greg Sitnek and Rich Rankin; grandchildren, Laura (Brad) Hopper, Heidi (Steve) Coots, Andy (Jackie) Sitnek, Jake (Rachel) Rankin, Kim (John) Curry, Mandi (Kevin) Brown and James (Angela) Moburg; 21 great-grandchildren; sister, Agnes Sims; numerous nieces, nephews, friends at the YMCA and Wesley Willows. Predeceased by his wife; daughters, Lana Sitnek and Linda Rankin; and several siblings.
Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 14, in Holy Family Catholic Church, 4401 Highcrest Road, Rockford, with visitation from 9:30 a.m. to service time. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in his name. Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park.