John Francis Izral's Obituary
John Francis Izral, USMC, 88, of Fort Myers, FL passed away peacefully at home on January
1, 2025.
John was born on August 14, 1936 to John and Helen (Soltis) Izral in Chicago, IL. John
attended St. Simon Catholic School, Tilden High School in Chicago and Moraine Valley
Community College. In 1954 John joined the Marine Corp and served in the 2" Marine
Aircraft Wing, headquartered at Cherry Point, North Carolina.
John is preceded in passing by his parents John and Helen, his brother Robert (June) and
his wife Marilyn (Mraz).
John leaves his memory with his survivors: his wife Dr. Martha (Lori Tomaszkiewicz) Izral:
his children: John Robert Izral, Patricia Venziano, Jim lzral, Kristine (Ed) Lyons; the mother
of his children: Barbara Attochi; his 11 Grandchildren; his 9 Great Grandchildren; and his
many friends and neighbors.
John's family has entrusted Fort Myers Memorial Gardens with the tender care of his final
arrangements. A Celebration of his life will be held on January 30, 2025 at 11am at St. John
XXIII Catholic Church (13060 Palomino Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33912). Burial will be in the
Church's Memorial Garden.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. John XXIl Catholic Church
or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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