John C. Lange

John C. Lange, 74, of Newark, IL (formerly of Plano, IL) passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL with his loving family by his side. He was born October 23, 1948 in Aurora, IL. the son of Clarence D. and Charlotte E. (Wald) Lange. He and Agnes V. Wierzbicki were married at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk, IL and spent 56 years together. He was a lifelong member of the Sandwich Moose Lodge. He worked at Caterpillar Inc. in Montgomery for over 30 years. Later, he worked at Aurora Pump. John enjoyed fishing, bowling, watching his grandchildren playing sports, and gardening. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife Agnes; two daughters, Nina (Bill) Cork of MS and Katie (Peter) Castiglioni of CA; two sons, Joseph (Karen) Lange of Sandwich, IL and Josh (Lisa) Lange of Sandwich, IL; one sister, Connie Kolzow of Sandwich, IL; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son and one nephew, David Kolzow.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. No visitation will be held. Cremation rites were entrusted to Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. For more information or to sign the online guestbook please visit www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com

Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt 34 ~ PO Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2363