John L. Sledge Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John L. Sledge of Calumet City, Illinois, who passed away on October 17, 2025, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John L. Sledge to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Sr. Sledge and Mary Sledge; and his siblings, Jessie Parham, Harvey, George Jr., Clarence, Arthur and Robert Sledge.
He is survived by: his son Timothy Sledge (Dorothy); his grandchildren, Lamar Sledge (Tiera) and Timea Sledge; his great grandchild Kahleal Sledge; his siblings, Eddie Sledge, Fannie Foote, Crystal Sledge, Barbara Moye (Eli) and Shirley Sledge; and his friend Sam Johnson (Tony Bush). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 21st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Trinity United Church of Christ (400 W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60628). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 21st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Cedar Bluff Cemetery (1200 Rural St, Rockford, IL 61107).
