James Jencks Obituary
The passing of James Jencks (Brillion, Wisconsin) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 11, 2026 at the age of 78. 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 James Jencks to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lyle Jencks and Ella Jencks (Busse); his wife Hazel Kanter; his children, Jeremy and Michelle; his sister Virginia; his brother-in-law Wayland McKenna; and his in-laws, Bertina Hansen (Virgil), Wally Kanter and Edward Plantz.
He is survived by: his daughter Kristen; his son-in-law Derek Novak of Manitowoc; his granddaughters, Ella and Olivia Novak of Manitowoc; his in-laws, Arthur Kanter (Pat) of Sun Prairie, Clifford Krielkamp (Mary) of Hilbert, Dawn Krielkamp of Theresa, Lillian Sanders of Theresa and Valerie Plantz; his niece Maureen McKenna; and his nephew Michael McKenna (Tatianna). He is also survived by other relatives, and friends.
