Jeffrey A. Moranz

Jeffrey Allen Moranz, 68, of Martinton, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Advocate Christ Hospital, Oak Lawn. He was born October 26, 1956, in Kankakee, the son of Clarence D. and Rita M. (Gereau) Moranz. He was a carpenter and was a member of the Carpenters Local 496. On December 1, 1984, he married Donna M. Savoie at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Beaverville. Jeff enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, bowling, and gardening. He loved being outdoors and driving his tractors, or anything with a motor. He was his family’s jack of all trades. Jeffrey was also a fan of NASCAR and in his younger years liked to play golf. He is survived by his beloved wife, Donna M. Moranz of Martinton; three daughters, Breanna (Frank) Siwicki of Momence, Stephanie (Jacob) Armantrout of Donovan, and Katie (Jacob) Schroeder of Danforth; 7 grandchildren, Marcilena, Maddox, Marlee, Abigail, Blakeleigh, Sutton, and Jameson; siblings, Kurt (Carrie) Moranz of St. Anne, Michael (Sue) Moranz of Minnesota, Lisa Culver of Oklahoma, and Julanne Moranz of Florida. Jeffrey is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Vincent Moranz. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee. A second visitation will take place Monday, May 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. until the funeral mass at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Beaverville. Burial will immediately follow at St. Anne Township Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at St. Anne Parish Hall. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.