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John Joseph "Jack" Lekin
John Joseph "Jack" Lekin
Iowa City
On August, 19, 2025, our beloved husband, brother, and friend, John Joseph “Jack” Lekin, 84, of Iowa City, left this world to be with his Lord and Savior.
A Funeral Service will be held at11 AM, Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service, Iowa City. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Friends and family are warmly invited to attend and share memories.
Private burial will be held at Oakland Cemetery. A complete obituary may be viewed at www.lensingfuneral.com
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