Obituaries

John I Anderson, loving brother, father and grandfather, died Tuesday, May 14 at Michaelson Healthcare Center in Batavia, IL.

John was born on August 12, 1932 to Leroy and Esther Anderson in Geneva, IL. On August 31, 1957, he married Barbara Murray at Saran Lutheran Church in Chicago, IL

He attended Geneva High School and was a graduate of Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. He served in the US Army from 1954-1957.

He was an active member of Geneva Lutheran Church where he was baptized and confirmed. As a longtime resident of Geneva, he had many friends in the tri-cities. He served the community by delivering Meals-On-Wheels and was active in the Lions Club. Many will remember him serving up bratwurst at the Lions Club Swedish Days stand.

He worked at the American Cancer Society in Chicago for 33 years until his retirement in 1992. After that, he enjoyed his summers in Sawyer, MI at his home in Bethany Beach. He loved to play tennis and ride his bike. He frequently attended Geneva High School football and basketball games until they were suspended because of the pandemic in 2020.

Survivors include his sister, Mary Ann (Richard) Bergeson of Hannibal, MO, a daughter, Karla (Chuck) Boucek of Grayslake, IL, and 4 grandchildren Lia Boucek, Ana Boucek, Anders Koenig and Sylvia Koenig.

He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara Anderson and a daughter, Jennifer (David) Koenig.

A celebration of life is being planned for Saturday, August 10, 2024, 2 days before what would have been his 92nd birthday, at Geneva Lutheran Church, 301 S 3rd St. Visitation will begin at 10 AM with a memorial service at 11 AM. A luncheon will follow the service Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Geneva.

Donations in John’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society at:
donate.cancer.org or by calling 800-227-2345, or to Geneva Lutheran Church, 301 S Third St, Geneva, IL 60134.

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