William Charles Funai Jr. Obituary
We announce the death of William Charles Funai Jr. of Morris, Illinois, who passed away on August 2, 2026, at the age of 97. William will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Charles Funai Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Funai and Helen Funai (Bertolani); his sister Loretta Hopkins; his sons, Casey and John Cherry; his son-in-law Glen Winemiller; and his grandchildren, Amanda Vandeboncoeur, Terry Gearhart and Jamie VanderHeyden.
He is survived by: his former wife Mildred Jean Jacobs; his friend Muriel Townill Cherry; his wife Muriel of Morris, IL; his children, Guy Funai of East Moline, Alan Funai (Gloria) of Alpha, IL, Pam Wrobel (Bob) of Morris, IL, Chris Winemiller of Benton, IL, Linda Ozbolt (Arnie) of Plainfield, IL and Toni Williams (Paul) of Silvis, IL; and his daughters-in-law, Margaret Cherry and Christine Cherry. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren, soon to be 22; and two great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bill's name to the Alzheimer's Association (http://www.alz.org.) would be appreciated.
