John C. Cajka, age 96, of Northbrook, Illinois. Beloved husband of Patricia, devoted father of James (Barbara) Cajka, Dennis (Anna) Cajka and Robert (Diane) Cajka. Proud grandfather of David (Amy) Cajka, Timothy Cajka, Denise (Andrew) Christensen, Kimberly Cajka, Christopher Cajka, Stephanie Cajka, and Nicholas Cajka. Great-grandfather of Anthony Christensen and Noah Cajka.
Preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Rose (nee Pecka) Cajka, brother Louis II (Mildred) Cajka and Sister Helen (Fred) Hoffman. He is also survived by his loving nieces and nephews, and Patricia's son Scott Wyman.
He graduated from New Trier High School in 1945. John was a craftsman, Journeyman Carpenter, a 52 year member of the Chicago Carpenters Union and elected Recording Secretary of Carpenters in Local 1307.
John served in the United States Merchant Marines, and later enlisted in the United States Army during the Korean War.
A celebration of life visitation will be held for John on Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 from 1 - 3:30 pm at Marsh Funeral Home, 305 North Cemetery Road, Gurnee, IL 60031.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MarshFuneralHome.com for the Cajka family.
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