Jack Rohner

Jack Rohner, 101, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Inverness, IL passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024. Born December 22, 1922, to Katherine Engenhart and Frank Rohner, he was raised in Chicago, IL. Jack served his country with honor in the Army Air Corps during WWII, stationed in North Africa and Italy.

Jack is preceded in death by Helen, his cherished wife of 70 years. He is survived by a loving family who will forever cherish his memory: his daughter Barbara (Tony) Franke, his grandchildren Peter Franke (Karen), Katherine Holland (John), and his great-grandchildren Caroline, Matthew, Ryan, George, and Avery.

Jack will be remembered for his unwavering work ethic, generosity, quick wit, and steadfast devotion to his family and loved ones.

Visitation and funeral mass will be on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 9:30 am, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness, IL. Interment St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Geneva Lake Conservancy Helen Rohner Children’s Fishing Park. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home. For info, 847-359-8020 or www.smithcorcoran.com