John “Jack” Vlahovich

John “Jack” Vlahovich, 93, of St. David, passed away at 2:45 AM on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Graham Hospital in Canton, IL. He was born on September 5, 1931 in Farmington, IL to John and Grace (Shaw) Vlahovich. He married Sandra Anderson on June 14, 1952. They shared a marriage for 72 years. She survives.

He is also survived by two children, Lynn (Terry) Martindale of Lewistown, IL and Brian (Stephanie) Vlahovich of Mapleton, IL; four grandchildren, Stacey (Justin) Postin, Brooke Postin, Wes (Heidi) Postin, and Ashley (Matt) Ford; six great-grandchildren, Presley Stambaugh, Cassidy Barr, Gracie Sedgwick, Jianna Porter, Easton Ford, and Briar Postin; one great-great-grandchild, Casen Stambaugh; two brothers, Tom Vlahovich and Paul Vlahovich; and two sisters, Trisha Kendall and Sonja McCormick

He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and two sisters.

Jack worked at International Harvester in Canton for 20 years. He retired from OSF Medical Center in Peoria for 10 years. He was a skilled carpenter in his adult life. He was a long-time member of the St. David Optimist Club. He also served on the Village of St. David board for 8 years. He served in the United States Navy from 1951-1955 in the Korean War.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. Service will be held at 11:00 AM the same day at the funeral home. Burial will follow service at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton, IL. Memorials may be made to the St. David Optimist Club. To view Jack’s DVD or to make an online condolence you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhome.com