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▰ Paul G Wixom

Died May 18, … More Information
Paul G Wixom went into the presence of the Lord on May 18, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois.
Obituary published: May 19, 1966 in "Tonawanda News (NY)"

▰ Mary Ann Wixom

Died April 22, … More Information
Mary Ann Wixom, born September 5, 1938 entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 22, 2017 in Illinois. Mary was 78.

▰ James H Wixom

Died December 03, … More Information
James H Wixom, age 60 of Moline, Illinois, died on December 3, 2000.
Obituary published: December 04, 2000 in "Quad-City Times (IA)"

▰ Dixie L (Hupach)[Myers] Wixom

Died June 07, … More Information
Dixie L (Hupach)[Myers] Wixom, age 66 of Morton, Illinois, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home June 7, 2005.
Obituary published: June 08, 2005 in "Journal Star"

▰ David J (Wixon-Cerda-Wells) Wixom

Died February 24, … More Information
David J (Wixon-Cerda-Wells) Wixom, of Aurora, Illinois, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord February 24, 2004. David was 43.
Obituary published: February 25, 2004 in "The Beacon News"

▰ Patricia Clarke Wix

Died September 15, … More Information
Patricia Clarke Wix, born July 7, 1952 entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 15, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Patricia was 67.
Family members and close friends: , Jamal Parham, Ava Chakinis ( Friend Of Maureen Gelin-rodriguez ), Mary Jane Egan

▰ Margaret Wix

Died March 25, … More Information
Margaret Wix, born December 12, 1917 went to be with her Lord and Savior March 25, 2017 in Morris, Illinois. Margaret was 99.

▰ Loretta A (Kadow) Wix

Died June 28, … More Information
Loretta A (Kadow) Wix went into the presence of the Lord on June 28, 2000 in Illinois.
Obituary published: June 29, 2000 in "Chicago Sun Times"

▰ Mary Eloise Wiwllis

Died December 24, … More Information
Mary Eloise Wiwllis, age 103 of Jacksonville, Illinois, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home December 24, 2008.
Obituary published: December 25, 2008 in "State J-R"

▰ Steve Wiwchar

Died February 04, … More Information
Steve Wiwchar passed away February 4, 2008 in Carmi, Illinois.
Obituary published: February 05, 2008 in "Sault Star (ON)"

▰ Martha Jane Abbey Wiwchar

Died August 05, … More Information
Martha Jane Abbey Wiwchar, born March 2, 1933 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her August 5, 2014 in Carmi, Illinois. Martha was 81.

▰ Estelle Wiwatowski

Died June 18, … More Information
Estelle Wiwatowski, age 83 of Chicago, Illinois, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home June 18, 1997.
Obituary published: June 19, 1997 in "Niles Herald-Spectator"

▰ Amelia P (Baron) Wiwatowski

Died November 24, … More Information
Amelia P (Baron) Wiwatowski, age 85 of Illinois, born in Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master November 24, 2000.
Obituary published: November 25, 2000 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Catalina Wivier

Died January 14, … More Information
Catalina Wivier, born November 24, 1914 entered eternal life January 14, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. Catalina was 100.

▰ Catalina Wivier

Died January 14, … More Information
Catalina Wivier, born November 24, 1914 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord January 14, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. Catalina was 100.
Family members and close friends: , Cynthia Bermufez-taylor, Gary Dilbaitis, Joan Lundblad, Linda Pfeuffer, Margo Ruark, Renata Sekula, Herenia Wivier-ray

▰ Dessie B (Jackson) Witzman

Died June 22, … More Information
Dessie B (Jackson) Witzman, age 78 of Olmsted, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on June 22, 2005.
Obituary published: June 23, 2005 in "Paducah S (KY)"

▰ Dessie B (Jackson) Witzman

Died June 22, … More Information
Dessie B (Jackson) Witzman, age 78 of Illinois, born in Milburn, Kentucky, died on June 22, 2005.
Obituary published: June 23, 2005 in "Southeast Missourian (MO)"

▰ Betty Jean Witzleb

Died June 12, … More Information
Betty Jean Witzleb, born January 23, 1928 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master June 12, 2017 in Dixon, Illinois. Betty was 89.

▰ Vernice E Miss Witzke

Died March 08, … More Information
Vernice E Miss Witzke, of Illinois, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master March 8, 2006. Vernice was 84.
Obituary published: March 09, 2006 in "Deerfield Review"

▰ Vernice E Witzke

Died February 23, … More Information
Vernice E Witzke, age 84 of Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior February 23, 2006.
Obituary published: February 24, 2006 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Rose Mary (Heeringa) Witzke

Died August 17, … More Information
Rose Mary (Heeringa) Witzke went into the presence of the Lord on August 17, 2006 in Illinois.
Obituary published: August 18, 2006 in "Chicago T"

▰ Rose Mary (Heeringa) Witzke

Died August 17, … More Information
Rose Mary (Heeringa) Witzke, age 72 of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, died on August 17, 2006.
Obituary published: August 18, 2006 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Evelyn V (Hess) Witzke

Died March 07, … More Information
Evelyn V (Hess) Witzke, of Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on March 7, 2006. Evelyn was 82.
Obituary published: March 08, 2006 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Edmund Witzke

Died October 27, … More Information
On October 27, 2000, Edmund Witzke, 65 of Illinois passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: October 28, 2000 in "Herald News"

▰ Don L Witzke

Died May 15, … More Information
Don L Witzke, of Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on May 15, 2006. Don was 57.
Obituary published: May 16, 2006 in "Chicago T"

▰ Don L Witzke

Died May 16, … More Information
Don L Witzke, a resident of Glendale Heights, Illinois for decades, died May 16, 2006 in Glendale Heights, Illinois at the age of 57.
Obituary published: May 17, 2006 in "LombardSpectator"

▰ Don L Witzke

Died May 15, … More Information
Don L Witzke, of Illinois, passed away peacefully May 15, 2006. Don was 57.
Obituary published: May 16, 2006 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ William J Witzig

Died March 29, … More Information
William J Witzig, 87, went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2012 in Dunlap, Illinois.
Obituary published: March 30, 2012 in "Journal Star"

▰ Silas H Witzig

Died November 02, … More Information
Silas H Witzig, age 90 of Gridely, Illinois, departed this life Sunday November 2, 2000.
Obituary published: November 03, 2000 in "Journal Star"

▰ Ruth B (Burger) [Vinnedge] Witzig

Died May 02, … More Information
Ruth B (Burger) [Vinnedge] Witzig, of Glen Carbon, Illinois, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 2, 2012. Ruth was 84.
Obituary published: May 03, 2012 in "Journal Star"

▰ Ruth B Witzig

Died April 21, … More Information
Ruth B Witzig, born December 2, 1927 died on April 21, 2012 in Normal, Illinois. Ruth was 84. Tags: #Anderson #Maryville #Evanston #Carl #Ester #Burger #Lloyd #Glen #Vinnedge #Paul #Peoria #Phil #Fredericksburg #Greg #Carbondale #Brenda #Bothell #Justin #Kurt #Holden #Vegas #Illinois #University #Alaska #Memorial #Skokie #Lawn #Bloomington
Obituary: Ruth B. Witzig, 84, of Glen Carbon, IL, formerly of Normal, IL, passed away at 12:45 a.m. on , 21, 2012 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL
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She was born 2, 1927 in Evanston, IL , daughter of Carl Burger and Ester Krakow Burger. She married Lloyd Vinnedge, and later married Glen Witzig. both preceded her in death.

Surviving are four sons, Ron Vinnedge of Glen Carbon, IL, Paul (Pamela) Vinnedge of Peoria, IL, Phil Vinnedge of Fredericksburg, VA and Greg Vinnedge of Carbondale, IL; one daughter, Brenda Ponce of Bothell, WA. Also surviving are three grandsons, Justin, Kurt and Holden Vinnedge and one brother, Carl Burger of Las Vegas, NV.

Ruth worked at Illinois State University in the purchasing department
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Her hobbies included sewing and knitting. She was a very good cook and baker, and had a wonderful sense of humor. Ruth liked to travel as well. Her favorite trip was a cruise to Alaska with family and some friends.

There will be no services or visitation. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park in Skokie, IL. East Lawn in Bloomington, IL is handling cremation arrangements.

Online condolences may be submitted to www.EastLawn-Bloomington.com.

▰ Ruth B Witzig

Died April 21, … More Information
Ruth B Witzig, born December 2, 1927 passed away peacefully April 21, 2012 in Bloomington, Illinois. Ruth was 84.
Family members and close friends: , John Byrne

▰ Robert John Witzig

Died June 03, … More Information
Robert John Witzig, born July 12, 1948 entered eternal life June 3, 2015 in El Paso, Illinois. Robert was 66. Tags: #Dorothy #Witzig #Terri #Bill #Indianapolis #Joyce #Ferneau #Gridley #Fritz #Morton #Doug #Denise #Michelle #Phillip #Lynette #Katie #David #Brian #Jonathan #Jacob #Yergler #Andy #Will #Melissa #Kristin #Brandon #Seth #Rachel #Natalie #Rebecca #Amanda #Gramm #Travis #Madelyn #Hudson #Cosette #Andre #Sally #School #University #Illinois #Army #Mannheim #Germany #Gudeman #Christian #Lord #Ruestman- #Paso #Apostolic #Handicapped
Obituary: Robert John Witzig, 66, of Gridley, IL went home to be with the Lord on , 3, 2015 while fishing in Canada.

He was born on 12, 1948 in Gridley a son of Edward D. and Dorothy Schlipf Witzig.

Surviving is his wife of 8 ½ years, Terri (Gramm) Witzig; one brother, Bill (Connie) Witzig of Indianapolis, IN; one sister, Joyce (Bernie) Ferneau of Gridley, IL; and one brother-in-law, Ed Fritz of Morton, IL; Bob was a very spiritual, fun loving uncle who loved all his nieces and nephews: Doug Fritz, Denise Weerts, Michelle Phillips, Phillip Fritz, Lynette Schick, Katie Rasmussen, David Witzig, Brian Witzig, Rob Witzig, Jonathan Ferneau, Jacob Ferneau, Ben Yergler, Andy Yergler, Will Yergler, Melissa Hangartner, Kristin Fehr, Brandon Kaeb, Seth Kaeb, Rachel Kaeb, Natalie Steiner, Rebecca Steiner, Amanda Steiner, Mya Gramm, Travis Gramm, Madelyn Merkle, Hudson Merkle, Cosette Merkle, and Andre Merkle.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Sally Fritz.

Bob was a graduate of Gridley High School and the University of Illinois. He served his country in the US Army from 1970-1971 in Mannheim, Germany. Bob worked for Fritz and Gudeman as a concrete finisher for 46 years. He was a member of the Gridley Apostolic Christian Church where he was a volunteer usher for many years.

At age 33 Bob surrendered his life to the Lord Jesus. At age 58, he married Terri. He often said that these were the two most important decisions he made. He was a kind, loving, patient man who enjoyed hard work, golf, fishing, and encouraging his loved ones and friends with humor.

services will be held at 10:00 am on ? at the Gridley Apostolic Christian Church. Church ministers will officiate. Visitation will be held on ? evening from 2-4 and 5-7 pm at the Ruestman-Harris in El Paso and from 9-9:45 am on ? before the service at the church. Burial will be in Gridley .

Memorials may be made to th Apostolic Christian for the Handicapped in Morton. Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.





▰ Pauline E (Stevig) Witzig

Died April 16, … More Information
Pauline E (Stevig) Witzig, age 90 of Illinois, born in Pulaski, Iowa, entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 16, 2007.
Obituary published: April 17, 2007 in "Journal Star"

▰ Mary Lydia (Klotzle) Witzig

Died November 04, … More Information
Mary Lydia (Klotzle) Witzig, of Illinois, born in Girard, Ohio, entered eternal life November 4, 2015. Mary was 89.
Obituary published: November 05, 2015 in "Journal Star"

▰ Marguerite E Witzig

Died February 07, … More Information
Marguerite E Witzig, born December 16, 1922 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her February 7, 2017 in Lexington, Illinois. Marguerite was 94. Tags: #Glen
Obituary: Marguerite was born on 16, 1922 and passed away on , 7, 2017. Marguerite was a resident of Lexington, Illinois at the time of passing. Marguerite was married to Glen.

▰ Marcella A (Stamm) Witzig

Died November 26, … More Information
Marcella A (Stamm) Witzig, age 80 of Bloomington, Illinois, passed from this world into the next November 26, 2001.
Obituary published: November 27, 2001 in "Journal Star"

▰ Louis V (Funk) Witzig

Died June 18, … More Information
Louis V (Funk) Witzig, of Gridley, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 18, 2004. Louis was 88.
Obituary published: June 19, 2004 in "Journal Star"

▰ Imogene F (Colwell)[Cook] Witzig

Died May 25, … More Information
Imogene F (Colwell)[Cook] Witzig, age 96 of Metamora, Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior May 25, 2009.
Obituary published: May 26, 2009 in "Hawk Eye (IA)"

▰ Harold L "Bert" Witzig

Died January 16, … More Information
Harold L "Bert" Witzig, a resident of Morton, Illinois for decades, died January 16, 2016 in Morton, Illinois at the age of 88.
Obituary published: January 17, 2016 in "Journal Star"

▰ Harold L Witzig

Died January 15, … More Information
Harold L Witzig, born December 29, 1927 passed from this world into the next January 15, 2016 in Morton, Illinois. Harold was 88. Tags: #Apostolic #Restmor #Morton #Elmer #Naoma #Witzig #Dorothy #Surviving #Troyer #Scott #Gwen #Stuber #Tremont #Philip #Cindy #Gomez #Athens #Shirley #Hauter #Mackinaw #Mary #Jeff #Harold #School #Captain #Mortons #Bradley #Horology #Uncle #Frintzs #Army #Panama #Witzigs #Gene #Lloyd #Christian #Church #Mortonaires #World #Caribbean #Dominican #Haiti #Jamaica #Board #Associates #Jubilee #Faith #Love #Illinois #Society #Commerce #Downtown #Association #Gods #Visitation #Knapp- #Cremation #Memorials #Foundation #Fund
Obituary: Morton - Harold L. Bert Witzig, 88, of Morton, passed away at 6:35 p.m. , Jan. 15, 2016, at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton.
He was born Dec. 29, 1927, in Morton to Elmer and Naoma (Domnick) Witzig. He married Dorothy Springer on Feb. 28, 1954, in Morton.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Witzig of Morton; his children, Ann (William) Troyer of Morton, Scott (Darci) Witzig of Morton, Gwen (Roger) Stuber of Tremont, Philip (Cindi) Witzig of Morton and Cindy (Will) Gomez of Athens, Wis.; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Shirley (Ed) Hauter of Mackinaw; and his sister-in-law, Mary Ann Witzig of Morton.
He was preceded in death by one son, Jeff Witzig in 1980; three brothers and two sisters.
Harold graduated from Morton High School in 1945 having served as Captain of Mortons first high school football team. graduating from the Bradley School of Horology, he worked in his Uncle John Frintzs Jewelry store as a watchmaker in downtown Morton. He was drafted into the Army in 1951, serving two years as a dental technician in Panama. Upon returning from the service, his uncle having died and the jewelry store closed, he went to work for Witzigs Clothing, a family business founded by his grandfather. He spent 45 years at Witzigs in partnership with his brother, Gene Witzig, and cousin, Lloyd Domnick.
Harold was an active and faithful member of the Morton Apostolic Christian Church and served in numerous capacities including School Superintendent and Church Trustee. He was a founding member of the Mortonaires mens choir in which he sang for over 40 years. A board member of Apostolic Christian World Relief, he was instrumental in starting the Caribbean work team project program, and organized numerous work teams to the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica. He was also a Board member and volunteer for a number of other organizations including World Team Associates, Jubilee s, Faith Hope and Love half-way house for men, the Illinois Historical Society, the Illinois Tourism Board, the Morton Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Business Association.
He will be remembered as a committed Christian who lived out his faith in the way he sacrificially cared for his wife and family, in the way he served his church and in the way he served the community. He was a cheerleader for his children, an encourager of others, an advocate for the underprivileged and a mirror of Gods love.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. , Jan. 18, 2016, at Knapp-Johnson and Cremation in Morton. Further visitation will be from 9 to 9:45 a.m. , Jan. 19, at the Morton Apostolic Christian Church, followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m., with church ministers officiating. Burial will be in the Morton Apostolic Christian Church .


Memorials may be made to Apostolic Christian World Relief; to Morton Community Foundation for the Downtown Beautification Fund in memory of Witzigs Store; or to Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton.

▰ Gerald Witzig

Died January 11, … More Information
Gerald Witzig, born September 23, 1943 went into the presence of the Lord on January 11, 2019 in Pekin, Illinois. Gerald was 75.
Family members and close friends: , Larry Fitch, Gary Holmes, Ronald Claussen, Ron Witzig, Harry Ward, Jerry Brown, Jim Mangan, Mark Morger, Jody Cornwell, John & Bonnie Sherwood

▰ Gerald Witzig

Died January 13, … More Information
Gerald Witzig, age 75 of Tremont, Illinois, passed from this world into the next January 13, 2019.
Obituary published: January 14, 2019 in "Journal Star"

▰ Gene R Witzig

Died October 17, … More Information
Gene R Witzig, age 86 of Morton, Illinois, entered eternal life October 17, 2015.
Obituary published: October 18, 2015 in "Journal Star"

▰ Gene R Witzig

Died October 14, … More Information
Gene R Witzig, born July 14, 1929 went to be with the Lord on October 14, 2015 in Morton, Illinois. Gene was 86. Tags: #Apostolic #Restmor #Morton #Elmer #Naomi #Witzig #Mary #Zeltwanger #Bremen #Thomas #Rochester #Minn #Marla #Ringger #Indianapolis #Timothy #Douglas #Hong #David #Normal #Harold #Shirley #Mackinaw #William #Frederick #Winings #Lois #Gene #School #City #Quincy #United #Army #Witzigs #Store #Christian #Grace #Mortonaires #Choir #Commerce #Distinguished #Award #Club #High #Grand #Festival #Visitation #Pastor #Bertsche #Habegger #Roberts #Knapp- #Cremation #Memorials #Beautification #Fund #Foundation #Missions
Obituary: Morton - Gene R. Witzig, 86, of Morton, passed away , Oct. 14, 2015, at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton of pancreatic cancer.
He was born 14, 1929, in Morton to Elmer and Naomi (Domnick) Witzig. Gene was born, raised, lived, worked and served in the Morton community.
He married Mary Ann Zeltwanger on Oct. 14, 1951, in Bremen, Ind. enjoyed 64 wonderful years of marriage and she survives. He was a loving, gracious father to five children, Thomas E. (Diane) Witzig of Rochester, Minn., Marla (Richard) Ringger of Indianapolis, Ind., Timothy (Susan) Witzig of St. Louis, Mo., Douglas (Jennifer) Witzig of Hong Kong and David (Pamela) Witzig of Normal; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Harold L. Witzig of Morton; and one sister, Shirley M. Hauter of Mackinaw.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, William E. Witzig and Frederick T. Witzig, and two sisters, Mary Ellen Winings and Lois N. Metzger.
Gene was a 1946 graduate of Morton High School and a graduate of Gem City Business in Quincy, Ill.
He served with the United States Army from 1951 to 1952.
Gene co-owned and operated Witzigs Department Store for 45 years, serving as its CEO from 1967 to 1994. He was highly respected in Morton for running his business with integrity, but mostly because of the kind way he treated and valued people.
He became a Christian at age 19 and was a former member of Morton Apostolic Christian Church, where he taught school. He was a member of Grace Church in Morton and a founding member of the Mortonaires Mens Choir.
He was a former member of the Morton Chamber of Commerce, where he received the Distinguished Service Award in 1984. He also was a former member of the Morton Rotary Club, where he was active for 40 years.
Gene served as a board member of Morton Township High School and as the Grand Marshal of the Morton Pumpkin Festival Parade in 1997.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. , Oct. 19, 2015, at Grace Church, 1325 E. Jefferson St., Morton. Further visitation will be from 9 to 9:45 a.m. , Oct. 20, followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m. at the church, with Pastor Tim Bertsche and Pastor Doug Habegger officiating. Burial will be in Roberts in Morton.
Knapp-Johnson and Cremation in Morton is handling arrangements.


Memorials may be made in his memory to the Morton Downtown Beautification Endowment Fund established through Morton Community Foundation or to the Grace Church Missions Fund.

▰ Dorothy L (Schlipf) Witzig

Died October 27, … More Information
Dorothy L (Schlipf) Witzig, of Gridley, Illinois, entered eternal life October 27, 2002. Dorothy was 80.
Obituary published: October 28, 2002 in "Journal Star"

▰ Chuck D Witzig

Died June 09, … More Information
Chuck D Witzig, born February 1, 1962 entered into eternal rest June 9, 2015 in Morton, Illinois. Chuck was 53.

▰ Aldeine B (Koehl) Witzig

Died June 20, … More Information
Aldeine B (Koehl) Witzig, of Illinois, born in Hancock, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2009. Aldeine was 91.
Obituary published: June 21, 2009 in "Journal Star"

▰ Terry Linn Witzel

Died September 06, … More Information
Terry Linn Witzel died unexpectedly on September 6, 2013 at the age of 64 in Woodlawn, Illinois.
Obituary published: September 07, 2013 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Mildred (Pincus) Witzel

Died May 03, … More Information
Mildred (Pincus) Witzel, age 85 of Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 3, 2006.
Obituary published: May 04, 2006 in "Chicago T"
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