John Tilock

John R. “Hi-Fi” Tilock, Jr.

John R. “Hi-Fi” Tilock, Jr., 66, Hibbing, died Sunday, October 16, 2016, at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.  He was born in Eveleth, MN on Dec. 5, 1949, to John and Mary Tilock.  He graduated from Hibbing High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1971—1973.  John and Shelly Drazenovich were united in marriage on Feb. 21, 1981, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  He worked as a Senior Field Engineer for ADP, retiring after 33 years with the company.  Hi-Fi loved golf and was a member of Mesaba Country Club, which was like a second home to him. He also enjoyed many area recreational leagues.  He was a proud shareholder and fan of the Green Bay Packers who enjoyed hanging out in his garage with friends, watching sports and listening to music, which was sometimes loud enough for all the neighbors to enjoy as well.  In addition to enjoying his garage, Hi-Fi was meticulous about taking care of his yard and sidewalks.   He loved watching the Hibbing High School Band and various bagpipers march in the annual Hibbing Jubilee Parade.  Hi-Fi absolutely loved kids, especially his own grandchildren, who were the highlight of his life.

He is survived by his wife, Shelly, of Hibbing, MN; a daughter, Tiffany (Brian) Wenngatz, of Prior Lake, MN; three grandchildren:  Lily, Lucy, and Owen Wenngatz; by six siblings:  Jim (Judy) Tilock of Minneapolis, MN, Mike Tilock of Alpharetta, GA, Peter (Teresa) Tilock of Fargo, ND; Rose Bright of Robbinsdale, MN,  Pat (Dave) Klebs of Isanti, MN; and Frankie (Bob) Fetrow of Fridley, MN;  his father-and mother-in-law, Joe and Carol Drazenovich of Hibbing, MN; three sisters-in-law: Kathy (Matt) Sjoberg of Eveleth, MN, Sharon Drazenovich of Prior Lake, MN, and Ann (Paul) Koenig of Prior Lake, MN; two brothers-in-law: Joe Drazenovich and Peter Drazenovich, both of Hibbing, MN; numerous nieces and nephews; and by the best friends any guy could ask for.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Terri Gregorie and Marianne Tilock; and a brother-in-law, Gus Bright.

Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, from 10 AM until the 11 AM funeral Mass.  Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hibbing.  To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.doughertyofhibbing.com .