John Jude Powers peacefully passed away on September 26, 2024. A lifelong resident of the Chicagoland area, John was a 1976 graduate of Fenwick High School in Oak Park, Illinois. He starred on the football team and set the 1976 shot put Illinois state record amongst, many additional athletic and academic achievements; honored for his accomplishments in 2011, he was inducted into Catholic League Hall of Fame.

He went on to play football at the University of Michigan from 1976 to 1981, under legendary coach Bo Schembechler, where he played in four Rose Bowls. Following his football career, he began his profession at the Chicago Board of Trade.

A devout Catholic, John dedicated his life to putting the needs of others before his own, especially focusing on those of family, most notably his wife, children and grandchildren.

John is survived by his wife of 39 years, Patricia Powers (neé McAuliffe); his loving children, Mary Grace Powers and Connor Powers (Rachel); his adoring grandchildren, Hank and Anastasia; his sisters, Mary Helen Brady (James) and Jamie Kuzniar (Jason); and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret (neé McGuire) and James Powers, his sister Kathleen McMahon and brother-in-law Joseph McMahon.

Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Road, Westchester on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All to meet Thursday at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Road, Western Springs for an 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, participation in the National Marrow Donor Program or donations to The Fred Hutch Cancer Center are welcomed by John's family. For funeral info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.