Gerald “Jerry” Hanouw, 82, of Leland, Il passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. He was born May 29, 1942 the son of Albert and Grace (Leifheit) Hanouw. He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Leland, IL Her served in the US Army. Jerry was an active member of Sandwich Early Day Engine Club and the Leland American Legion. He farmed for several years in the Leland area. He owned several antique cars and tractors. He had a large farm toy collection. Most of all he enjoyed spending quality time with his family and friends.
Gerald is survived by one sister, Mary Bark of Somonauk, IL; several nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Jeannie Hanouw and Patricia Harting.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Diane Seward; two brothers, Charles and James Hanouw; two brothers-in-law, Arnold Bark and Ronald Seward.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., noon, on Thursday April 17, 2025 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL with a memorial service to follow at noon with Rev. Hope Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at the Victor Cemetery in rural Leland, IL. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighneralFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
815-498-2363
Gerald is survived by one sister, Mary Bark of Somonauk, IL; several nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Jeannie Hanouw and Patricia Harting.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Diane Seward; two brothers, Charles and James Hanouw; two brothers-in-law, Arnold Bark and Ronald Seward.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., noon, on Thursday April 17, 2025 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL with a memorial service to follow at noon with Rev. Hope Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at the Victor Cemetery in rural Leland, IL. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighneralFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
815-498-2363
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