John "Pops" Bancroft's obituary , Passed away on June 27, 2025 in Joliet, Illinois

John "Pops" Bancroft

February 18, 1948 - June 27, 2025 (77 years old)

Joliet, Illinois

John "Pops" Bancroft's obituary , Passed away on June 27, 2025 in Joliet, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Clancy Gernon Funeral Homes

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John "Pops" Bancroft

February 18, 1948 - June 27, 2025 (77 years old)

Joliet, Illinois

John Bancroft Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 27, 2025 we had to say goodbye to John Bancroft of Joliet, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Hubert Jr. Bancroft and Josephine McCallum Bancroft (Brown); and his brother Randy Bancroft. He is survived by: his wife Reba Bancroft of Joliet; his daughters, Stacy Presler (Sean) of New Lenox, Kimberly Bancroft (Mark) of Manteno and Christy Bancroft of Joliet; his siblings, Geri Egizio of Springfield, Cindy Brown of Joliet and Jim Bancroft of Decatur; his grandsons, Jonathan Presler, Connor Presler, Dawson Bancroft and Preston Bancroft; and his friend Mary Irvin.

Memorials may be made to family wishes.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Clancy Gernon Funeral Homes



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July 17

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Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
20953 W Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL 60421

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July 19

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Manteno American Legion
117 N Walnut St, Manteno, IL 60950

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