Richard "Mike" Gonnam

Richard "Mike" Gonnam

Age 61 of Morris and formerly of Mazon, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, October 12, 2016 at his home.

Born October 24, 1955 in Morris, Richard Michael is a son of Richard William and Carolyn (Irvin) Gonnam of Mazon. He was raised and educated in Verona and graduated from Mazon High School with the Class of 1973. Mike was a member of the Machinist Union and held employment at AkzoNobel, as well as Caterpillar Tractor Company in Joliet from where he retired after 33 years. Mike enjoyed music, bird watching and drag racing. He was also a great Chicago Bears fan.

Survivors include his parents; wife Rose (nee Stansberry), whom he married August 23, 1980; four children: Patricia Aardsma (Dave Lash) of Park Forest, Cristine (David) Prasczewicz of Joliet and David Kenney and Michael Gonnam (Beth Kelly), both of Morris; four grandchildren: Devon Bernard, Keegan Kenney, Logan Prasczewicz and Matthew Prasczewicz; three siblings: Pam (David) McKinley of Morris, Dan (Cherry) Gonnam of Mazon and Tim (Sandi) Gonnam of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; brother and sisters-in-law: Ann Stansberry, John Kleinfeldt and Nora Stansberry (Doug Lyons), all of Morris, as well as several aunts and uncles, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mike was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; brother-in-law Deacon Robert Stansberry, Jr. and sister-in-law Kathryn Kleinfeldt.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family memorial will be held with Reverend Dr. Roy Backus from the First Presbyterian Church in Morris officiating.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Mike's memory to a charity of the donor's choosing.

Family and friends may sign the guest book, upload photographs or share Mike's memorial page on social media by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com

Cremation services and memorial arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Morris. ( 815-942-2500 )