John Otto Nitz, of Streamwood, IL, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at age 56 after a long illness. Born on December 3, 1964 in Chicago, he was a life-long outdoorsman and will be remembered for his love of fishing and caring for animals. Beloved son of Rosemary (nee Nelson) and the late John James Nitz; loving brother of the late Paul R. Nitz & Michelle C. (Raymond) Nitz-Jenkins; cherished uncle of Mary M. Nitz, Ashley N. Jenkins & Jeremy E. Jenkins; kind brother-in-law of Nancy G. Nitz and devoted companion of Jessica Ideno. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory and a private burial will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Blue Island, IL at a later date.