John C. Wildman

John C. Wildman (78) of Monticello, Illinois died in his home on Friday, October 28 with his family gathered around him. He was the son of Golda (Brown) and Ervin Wildman. Brother to Ervin Jr., Jim and Lois (Chevron), and Vicki (Anderson).
John was a Korean War veteran. He was owner of Kenwild Industries Bement, and a contract tile setter. John was a member of the American Legion Post #102 Bement, Bement Masonic Lodge, Ansar Shriners, and Bement Methodist Church. He also served on the Bement Village Board.
John was an avid Illini and Chicago Bears fan, enjoyed Westerns, and NASCAR racing. He loved to travel with his wife and was a master woodworker.
He is survived by loving wife Rebecca Strater Wildman, daughters Cheryl (John) Hite, Lori Wildman, Robin (Greg) Brewer, son Chris, 13 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to Shriners Children Hospital or Kirby Medical Hospital. His strength of character and love for his family will be his legacy.

A Masonic service will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home, Monticello with a funeral service immediately following. Visitation will be held from 11:00-1:00 PM prior to the service Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home. Interment will be in Bement Township Cemetery with Military Graveside Rites.

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