John C. Wilson

John C. Wilson, 71, of Piper City, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. He was born March 18, 1953 in Sioux City, IA, the son of Byron and Peggy (Wallace) Wilson. He married the former Gail Kiser on May 18, 1984 in Indiana. John was a veteran of the United States Army, served in the National Guard, worked at Bornemann Products in Bremen, Indiana, and was a shuttle driver for the Amish Community. John enjoyed camping, fishing, playing cards, puzzles and watching John Wayne’s western movies. He is survived by his son William (Crystal) Miller, of Edwardsburg, MI; daughters, Crystal (Sean) Horner of Granger, IN and April (Ron) Rondo of South Bend, IN; brother, Frank (Goldie) Wilson of Piper City; grandchildren, Samantha, Kristianna, William, Zackary, Myah, Paige, Bailey, and Olivia; great grandchildren, Abi, Genesis, Hadassah, Jeremiah, Jubilee and Elias; nine nephews and six nieces. John is preceded in death by wife, Gail and his parents. A celebration of life will be held at a late date. Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee is handling the arrangements.