Obituary of Eugene Gonyo

Eugene Gonyo, age 92, of Wadsworth, Illinois, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020. Eugene was born January 18, 1928 to Fred and Freida Gonyo in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife, Carol Gonyo; son, Tim Gonyo; and step-children, Kevin Freyermuth (Sandi), Cheryl Friebolin, Dean Curles (Tammi); daughter-in-law, Marcy Kataja (Tapio); grandchildren, Tonja Kataja, Carie Johnson (Adam), Kim Gonyo, Nikki Mackiewicz (Paul), Ryan Freibolin, Steve Friebolin, Marissa Friebolin, Brian Gonyo, J.D. Curles, Matt Curles, Jessica Curles, Anneli (Kevin) Powell, Amanda (Steve) Qualley; and 17 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Esther Gonyo; his parents; his son, David Gonyo; and great-grandchild, Jaiden Friebolin. Funeral Services will be held January 29, 2020 at Trinity Christian Center, 2600 Lewis Avenue, Zion, Illinois 60099 beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Tim Eddy officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park, 1436 Kenosha Road, Zion, Illinois. Congdon Funeral Home will be handling the funeral arrangements. Donations in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. Special recognition to Vitas Hospice Care for their superb care.