Ronald William Stenzel, also known as Ronny / Big Jim De Noone, passed away on June 12, 2024, in Willowbrook, Illinois, at the age of 97. He was born on August 14, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois.
Ron is preceded in death by his father, Wilhelm Karl August Stenzel (Bill) and his mother, Edna Ernestina Stenzel (nee Ruck), and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Ron proudly served his country in the US Army during World War II. After the war, Ron went to work briefly at Montgomery Ward and later spent the rest of his career at Ceco Steel in their data processing department. You could say, "Ronny worked at Ceco Steel".
Visitation and funeral services are on Wednesday, June 19th at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery, 17W201 E Roosevelt Rd, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181. Visitation starts at 9am in the chapel, followed immediately by a graveside service.