John Dennis Huffhines

21st, 2025 at the VA Hospital in San Diego, California.

John was the son of Edwin and Emily Huffhines, born on August 18th, 1948 in Waukegan,

Illinois. He graduated from Warren Township High School in 1966, where he was a drummer,

Golden Gloves boxer, and football player. He joined the United States Marine Corp shortly

thereafter and was stationed at Camp Pendleton, in California, for the duration of his service.

After being honorably discharged from the Marines as a Sergeant, John quickly returned to

Illinois where he married his high school sweetheart, Sheila Bradley, who agreed to drive back

to California where they would start their life together. He obtained an Associate in Arts degree

and spent the majority of his career as a commercial printer, until he experienced an injury

playing softball which led to the loss of an eye. He finished his working years as a TSA agent

at the San Diego international Airport.

Throughout his life, and especially in retirement, John enjoyed playing cards and traveling to

see friends and family. He loved various kinds of music and often traveled to different music

festivals. Nothing was more important or special to John than spending time with family. While

a man of few words, he had a sense of humor and his smile lit up the room.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Robert and Richard, sisters Frances and

Barbara, and his former wife Sheila.

He is survived by his brother Edwin Huffhines and his wife Rosemary, his sister-in-law Barbara

(Babs) Huffhines, and his four children: Denise Huffhines and wife Suzanne, Jennifer Currier

and husband Mark, Nathan Huffhines and wife Beth, and Garrett Huffhines and wife Christina;

his grandchildren Jacob and Lucas Currier and Emily, Thomas, and John Huffhines; as well as

many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

John was a deeply beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend. We invite you

to share pictures or memories as it was his wish that we laugh and reminisce, smile, and be

together during this time.

A formal burial and service will occur in Gurnee, Illinois on February 20th, 11:00am at the

Warren Cemetery, Mausoleum, and Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Gary Sinise Foundation, Everyone for

Veterans, or charity of your choice.