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The celebration of John’s life will be held at St. Mark Catholic Church, 7207 14th, on Monday, November 20th at 5:30 p.m. Visitation will be in the church, from 3:30 p.m. until the time of the Mass. The Mass will be livestreamed. Please use the following link: https://www.facebook.com/saintmark.kenosha?mibextid=ZbWKwL
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John P. Landa, 75, of Kenosha, passed away at Hospice Alliance Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie, on November 12, 2023. He was born in Merrill on February 1, 1948, the son of the late Paul J. and Maryann (nee: Pomeroy) Landa. John was a lifetime resident of Kenosha.
He graduated from St. Mark’s Grade School, and St. Joseph High School Class of ’65. He received his law degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. John served two terms as Kenosha County District Attorney. He presently represented Coldwell Banker Commercial as a Consultant.
John was a faithful and lifetime member of St. Mark Catholic Church. He was a diehard Chicago Cub fan as well as a season ticket holder. He enjoyed long walks, going to the theater, listening to all types of music, and traveling. He was a history buff and was known for his conversational sessions especially the ones concerning current events, politics, and family.
Surviving are his life partner of over 21 years, Geninne Yacullo, of Kenosha; John’s children, Paul Landa, of Wisconsin Dells, Katie (Brian) Cummings, of Belgium, WI, and Anthony (Jennifer) Landa, of Paramus, NJ; six grandchildren, Matthew Centeno, Samuel Centeno, Ashleigh (Justin Kling) Ill, Holly Ill, John J. Landa, and Thomas L. Landa, one great granddaughter, Athena Kling; five siblings, Paulette (William) Vanderhoef, of Racine, Edward Landa, of Grand Island, NY, Georgianna (Gerold) Willing, of Leesburg, FL, Joseph (Jean) Landa, of Davenport, FL, and Gerard Landa, of Kenosha. John was known as the “Favorite Uncle” to many of his nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his grandparents. The family would like to express their gratitude for the wonderful compassion and care shown to John and his family during his last days.
Chris Connelly White says
So sad about John’s passing. A truly wonderful man! Will miss
Anonymous says
My condolences to the Landa family esp. sweet Katie, Love never dies.
Jae (Sepanski) Lindemann
John and Lynn Lawler says
We are so sorry to learn of John’s passing. He and John (Lawler) were class mates at St. Mark’s grade school and St. Joseph’s High School both graduating in 1965. We were fortunate to visit with John in April 2022 for John’s (Lawler) 75th birthday celebration. He was always so kind and giving and he will be missed by many.
Phyllisann Landa (Ruta) says
So sorry for the loss of such an interesting kind soul.. I will miss his “Go Cubs Go” as we ended lots of fb posts and in person visits.. There will be lots of empty moments when I will think of his kindness and the twinkle in his smiling eyes.. may he rest forever happy in the Summerlands..harm none Ruta
Sandra Mercier says
I am so sorry to her about Johns passing, my condolences to the Landa family, he was such a kind and gentle soul 🙏🙏🙏
Kerry Connelly says
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. I’ve known John since grade school and worked with him briefly when he was DA. John and his siblings were a great help at our recent St. Mark reunion. John will be missed. My deepest condolences to the entire Landa family.
Douglas Silkowski says
I never met you in person however you were one of the kindest people I have ever spoken too. We work together to sell cubs tickets and talk cubs. I will truly miss you when baseball season come around. Sens us down another world series from heaven.
Gene Hammond says
I am so sorry to hear of John’s death. He was an excellent debate partner and friend in High school, and throughout his life he consistently thought of other people before he thought of himself. His kindness and that characteristic twinkle in his eye mentioned above will be long remembered.
Margaret Zweig says
So sorry for your loss. I know how much he was loved. Take care. My prayers are with all of you.
Kristina Jurosz-Landa says
My condolence
Lill Hauschild says
I met John many years ago at some committee meeting and liked to work with him ever since;I also enjoyed his imput on Facebook, always positive. You will be missed John! Condolences Lill Hauschild
Steve Kavalauskas says
I shared many classes and extra curricular activities with John at St. Joe’s high school. We didn’t have much contact after that, but John always showed up to pay his respects at funerals – my parents, my wife’s (Diane Hammond) parents and grandmother, as well as mutual friends. Rest in peace, John.
Mary Sue Langendorf says
Knowing John throughout grade school, high school, and UW Madison, Gary and I have been fortunate to resume contact with him in the last ten years or so. He has been a loyal and true friend to so many. We are grateful to count ourselves among them. Rest in peace, dear John . You will never be forgotten.
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur says
Please let me extend my sincerest sympathy to John’s family—Geninne, sons, grandchildren, and great grandchild. Each of you are John’s most precious important, treasures. His love of you will never die. And you will find his life will be a gift that keeps on giving to you..
I met John at the University of Wisconsin in the mid 1960s in Italian language class. It was a period of America’s history during which the Vietnam War was raging and our fellow classmates were being inducted into military service . One could not live during that emotional, tumultuous period in our nation—,following the assassination of President John Kennedy, the dawn of the modern Civil Rights Movement, the Moon Landing and so many other unforgettable moments—and not be permanently impacted.
I made friends with many of John’s friends from high school in Kenosha. They were a happy bunch. Being from out of state, I always appreciated their many kindnesses and the wonderful laughter we shared, John was always a hard worker and held a particular interest in world events and politics. Our paths did not cross for many years until the construction of our nation’s World War II Memorial which was dedicated in our nation’s capital in 2004. At that time, I received a note in my Washington office from John inquiring if I was the same person that attended the University of Wisconsin. Indeed I was. He wanted to let me know how much the Memorial meant to him in memory of his father and all Americans who bequeathed Liberty to us. His note meant a lot to me as I had drafted the original legislation and worked hard for nearly 17 years to achieve its construction. About a year ago, I got another note from John informing me he had taken members of his family to Gettysburg. I was touched by that information as well because it told me he was doing what a caring grandpa would do— attempt to pass on to the next generation some of the most. Important lessons of America. So many times, Geninne at John’s urging would kindly send me a memento from Kenosha.
Such generous hearts! At one particularly difficult time in our family and in Congress, I received an email that opened to play the University of Wisconsin “Fight Song!” Let me tell you, it worked! I carried forward with new strength.. John was a true friend.
May I wish you comfort in these difficult days of loss and bereavement. If I can ever be of assistance, please know I would be honored to assist in John’s memory — a caring, patriotic man, proud father, faithful companion, uncle, and grandpa, a man with a very generous, kind heart, sparkling smile, easy laugh, and keen intellect, Thank you, dearest John.
🙏🏻💖🇺🇸
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur
Ohio (District 9)
Victoria Z. says
Dear Landa family and Geninne, I’m so very sorry to hear of your loss.
John was such a kind person. Will be forever grateful for his friendship of over 22 years. Peace and blessings to you all.
Denise DutyLanda says
Happy trails so sorry for ur families loss God be with u all
Denise Renee Duty Landa