Ray Worden's obituary , Passed away on July 11, 2026 in Wilmington, Illinois

Ray Worden

June 17, 1930 - July 11, 2026 (96 years old)

Wilmington, Illinois

Ray Worden's obituary , Passed away on July 11, 2026 in Wilmington, Illinois

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Fruland Funeral Home

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Ray Worden

June 17, 1930 - July 11, 2026 (96 years old)

Wilmington, Illinois

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Ray Worden Obituary

The passing of Ray Worden (Wilmington, Illinois) occurred on July 11, 2026. Ray, born on June 17, 1930 in Hot Springs, South Dakota, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ray Worden to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis Worden and Pearl Worden (Leonard); his former wife Mary JoAnne Riffe; his stepfather Carl (JoAnne); his sister Delores Dunegon; his niece Trisha Dunegon; and his daughter-in-law Jeanne Worden.

He is survived by: his wife Anna; his children, Mary Jo Anderson (Craig) of West Lafayette, Scott Worden (Jeanne) of Buchannon, Marty Worden (Mary) of Hartland and Kim Moon (Don) of Livingston, Texas; his grandchildren, Jennifer Thompson (Kevin), Dan Worden (Katelyn), Ryan Worden (Ariel), Ben Worden (Danielle), Michele Knuth (Joshua), Holly Crouch (Adam), Virginia Bush (Jamie), Havilah Colon (Santiago), Melissa Worden, Jonathan Worden (Martha), Alisha Martin (Joe), Caleb Ganzer (Stephanie Park), Kendra Smith and Kyle Ganzer (Sarah Manuel); and his stepgrandchildren, Phillip Hollis (Katie) of Braidwood, Joe Hollis of Godley, Westley Hollis (Amber) of Mississippi and Jacob Hollis (Sarah) of Mississippi. He is also survived by 30 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

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Fruland Funeral Home



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July 16

Visitation

Baskerville Funeral Home
700 W Kahler Rd, Wilmington, IL 60481

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July 16

Funeral service

Baskerville Funeral Home
700 W Kahler Rd, Wilmington, IL 60481

Thu

July 16

Graveside service

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
20953 W Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL 60421

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