Grace Wenzel

Grace LaVerne Wenzel, a beacon of loving-kindness and passionate joy, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024, at the age of 71, in her hometown of Chicago, IL, after bravely battling pancreatic cancer for over a year. Born on April 1, 1953, to the late Marcus and the late LaVerne (nee Kuhn) Kaberline, Grace's life was one of unwavering dedication to her family and an embodiment of the purest form of love. Grace's journey through life was shared with her beloved husband of 46 years, Wayne Wenzel Sr., with whom she built a legacy of warmth and compassion. Together, they raised two children, Nicole (Ryan) Burns and Wayne (Meghan) Wenzel Jr., who further blessed Grace with the joy of being a grandmother to Olivia, Veronica, Marcus, Alexandria, and Audrey. She was also a source of love and support to many nieces and nephews. Affectionately known as, “Nana”, her role as a grandmother was one she cherished above all, always being her grandchildren's number one fan, whether in life's big moments or quiet everyday triumphs. Grace is predeceased by her parents and her siblings Gary, Dawn, and Mark. Her presence as a sister was as profound as it was as a mother and grandmother, and the memories of her kindness and warmth will remain a comforting legacy for all who knew her. Grace’s story is one of love, family, and the quiet strength that inspires others to carry on her legacy of kindness. Grace's memory will continue to light the way for her family and friends, whose lives are forever enriched by her enduring spirit. Visitation for Grace to be held Thursday, May 9, 2024, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Muzyka & Son Funeral Home, 5776 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago 60630. Funeral Service Friday, May 10, 2024, 10 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 4939 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago. Interment Concordia Cemetery, Forest Park, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Grace’s name to the American Cancer Society, https://donate.cancer.org/ or P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or to JDRF, https://www2.jdrf.org/, or PO Box 5021, Hagerstown, MD, 21741-5021. For more info, call (773) 545-3800.

Grace Wenzel

April 1, 1953 - April 27, 2024