Ronald Franklin Willard
February 26, 1938 - February 5, 2020
Ronald “Ron” Franklin Willard, 81, of Kankakee passed away at his home on February 5, 2020. He was born on February 26, 1938 in Chicago to John and Ruth (Fall) Willard. He married Ella Jean Rice in Ottawa, Illinois on June 6, 1959. He was a chemist analyst for General Foods, avid Cubs fan, loved spending time with his family and an accomplished trombonist. Ronald was very faithful and active at Grace Bible Church volunteering his time towards the administration of the church. The most important thing for him was his relationship and love for God and his word. Ron is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ella Jean of Kankakee, children, Lori (Les) Johnson of Eureka MO, Merilee (Richard) Kinnersley of Kankakee, Ron Willard Jr. of Greenwood, IN, and Julie (Milton) Marcotte of Hinsdale, IL, eleven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn (Virgil) Lee of Houston, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents and great grandson, Eli Franklin Parli. There will be a visitation on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and a funeral following at 11:00 a.m. all at the Schreffler Funeral Home, Kankakee Chapel. Rev. Ryan Silhavy will be officiating. Burial will follow at Kankakee Memorial Gardens. Please sign his guestbook at www.schrefflerfuneralhomes.com
Ronald “Ron” Franklin Willard, 81, of Kankakee passed away at his home on February 5, 2020. He was born on February 26, 1938 in Chicago to John and Ruth (Fall) Willard. He married Ella Jean Rice in Ottawa, Illinois on June 6, 1959.... View Obituary & Service Information