John Martin Tennis, 71, of Gurnee, Illinois passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022. John was born October 6, 1950 in Chicago IL to Dorothy and Roy Tennis. John worked as a systems analyst for 44 years, spending 36 years with Kraft Foods and his last 7 years with HP. He was an avid reader and loved going to the movies. He enjoyed listening to music, especially the Rolling Stones. John was a sports fan who supported and cheered on the Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Vikings.
John is survived by his wife Neysa; children, Jaclyn (Wes) Jones, Jordan (Krystal) Tennis and Kelci (Andre) Tennis Cail; grandchildren; Colton and Chloe Jones, Kori Cail and baby Tennis; sister, Zora (Tom) Moffitt. John was a kind uncle and beloved friend who will be missed dearly.
He was preceded in death by both his parents Dorothy and Roy Tennis and his brother Thomas Roy Tennis.
Visitation will be held on April 30, 2022 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. followed by a service at 4 p.m at Joy Lutheran Church, 749 S. Hunt Club Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031. Mark Borgetti will officiate. Light dinner to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or Ronald McDonald House.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MarshFuneralHome.com for the Tennis family.