Lenny Johncola

Leonard "Lenny" Johncola, age 66, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026. He was born April 4, 1959 in Chicago, IL to Joseph & Mildred Johncola.

While growing up, Lenny loved spending time at his family’s summer cottage at Delevan Lake in Wisconsin. Later in life he loved to visit his brother’s family in Oregon, spending time with his nieces and nephews camping, kayaking and swimming. He was quite the entertainer. Lenny was fun to be with and had the gift to make people laugh.

He was also known as a kind, sensitive man, full of compassion, always looking out for others. He was ready to serve family and friends with time, acts of service or financial support. In life, he came alongside multiple folks with disabilities becoming a short-term caregiver at different points in time for some. When the opportunity came, he opened his home to friends and family in need, alongside his wife. In the community, he served a short but meaningful time in the CERT program.

He had a heart to encourage others to come follow Jesus, participating in church mission trips, ministry at Pacific Garden Mission and Koinonia House Ministries. At church, he loved serving in the Stars program and meeting people as he manned the book stall. His passions and interests included photography and coin collecting, both of which he shared with his only daughter. He proudly shared his photography in the Art Space at College Church. He will be missed. God love him!

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Amy; his daughter Anya; and his brother Robert (Cindy). Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters Dolores Johncola & Rosemarie Johncola.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 565 Randy Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188. An additional visitation will be held in the Commons at College Church, 332 E Seminary Ave., Wheaton, IL 60187 on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be held at Wheaton Cemetery in Wheaton, Illinois.

Memorial gifts may be directed to STARS Ministry, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Gift of Hope.

Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.