John Ewers
April 30, 1939 - March 6, 2011
John Ewers, 71, of Braidwood, IL, formerly of Glenwood, IL, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011 at the Deerbrook Care Center in Joliet, IL. He was born April 30, 1939 in Chicago Heights, IL to the late John and Daisy (Conner) Ewers, Sr. John retired from Peter Levin in Chicago Heights, IL. He was a member of the South Wilmington Sportsmen Club for many years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving were his wife, Evelyn (Walz) Ewers of Braidwood, whom he married August 23, 1963 in Harvey, IL; sons, John (Cynthia) Ewers of Braidwood and James (Donna) Ewers of Momence, IL; daughter, Joyce (Carl) Frederick of Cave Creak, AZ; four grandchildren; a brother, Patrick (Peggy) Ewers of CO; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were one brother, David Ewers; and a sister, Karen Ewers. Funeral services were at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd., Braidwood Chapel, Friday, March 11, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation two hours preceding services. Rev. Joseph Newton officiated. Interment was in Braceville-Gardner Cemetery in Braceville, IL.
John Ewers, 71, of Braidwood, IL, formerly of Glenwood, IL, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011 at the Deerbrook Care Center in Joliet, IL. He was born April 30, 1939 in Chicago Heights, IL to the late John and Daisy (Conner) Ewers, Sr. John... View Obituary & Service Information