Ronald Hayward

Ronald E. Hayward

Age 60 of Dwight and formerly Chicago, passed away unexpectedly Monday November 21, 2011 at Morris Hospital.

Born February 22, 1951 in Chicago, Ronald is a son of the late Harry and Charlotte Coutre-Hayward. He was raised and educated in Chicago and was the owner/operator of Hayward Construction Company. Ronald greatly enjoyed woodworking, cooking and oil painting. He will also be remembered for his love of reading the Bible.

Survivors include his four children: Pauline Indihar of Gardner, Christina (Rick) Campbell of Joliet, Robert Hayward of Dwight and Ronnie "Ethan" (Anna) Hayward of Minnesota; thirteen grandchildren: Holly, Jessica, Amanda, Nina, Frank, Micah, James, Sarah, Elizabeth, Becca, Nathan, Emily and Sarah and his brother Harry Haward of Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and grandson Joshua Michael Reed.

The family will receive friends on Monday November 28, 2011 from 11:00AM until time of funeral service 1:00PM at Reeves Funeral Home, 203 Liberty Street in downtown Gardner. Pastor Mark Thompson will officiate and burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery in Dwight. Pallbearers will be: Robert Hayward, Rick Campbell, Frank Indihar, Ethan Indihar, Shawn DeLong and Eddie Indihar.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Ronald's memory to his family for their distribution.

Friends may sign the online guest book or send private condolences to the family by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Gardner. (815/237-2526)