Chad Henry Guenther Obituary (1975

Chad Henry Guenther, 41, of Chicago, formerly of Bloomington, passed away at 1:42 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at his home.His memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Second Presbyterian Church, Bloomington with Rev. Sarah Tunall officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30-11:00 a.m., Tuesday at the church.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Illinois State University Foundation, Campus Box 8000, Normal, IL 61790-8000 or St. Mary Medical Center, 2233 W. Division St., Chicago, IL 60622.Chad was born April 1, 1975 in Naperville, Illinois, the son of Henry J. and Joan E. Love Guenther. He is survived by his parents, Hank and Joan Guenther of Bloomington; a sister, Gretchen (Billy) Granville of Sugarland, TX; a brother, Eric (Natasha) Guenther of Mishawaka, IN; aunts and uncles, Jane Love, Chuck Judy Love, John and Jody Love, Ron and Megan Guenther, Louise and Cliff Dyer;eleven nieces and nephews;and eleven cousins, Murry, Mark, Matt and Sara Love, Johnny Love, Kris Manning, Karen Swisher, Grant Laura Guenther and Kevin Ben Dyer .He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Henry and Ruth Guenther and his maternal grandparents, Gil and Dorothy Love.Chad attended Naperville Central High School, Bloomington High School, Westlake High School in Westlake,California and Illinois State University.He had lifelong cardiac complications.He led a very active life and loved Chicago sports.Chad was an extremely loyal friend and will be remembered for his great sense of humor.