from findagrave.com ... BEGIN John Raymond Cronau Birth 30 Jun 1958 Kewanee, Henry County, Illinois, USA Death 3 Jun 2008 (aged 49) Kewanee, Henry County, Illinois, USA Burial South Pleasant View Cemetery Kewanee, Henry County, Illinois, USA Plot SPV Blk 20 Lot 1299 Space 5W Memorial ID 27508534 · View Source KEWANEE, IL - John R. Cronau, 49, of Kewanee, died at 10:10 AM, Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at his home. Cremation has been accorded. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Pleasant View Cemetery. Rux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family for a memorial to be established. John was born June 30, 1958 in Kewanee, son of Willis J. and Marjorie T. (Turnbull) Cronau. Survivors include one brother, Steve (Debbie) Cronau of Raleigh, NC, one sister, Debbie Kirley of Princeton, two nieces, Beth Cronau of Raleigh, NC and Becky (Dennis) Clementz of Geneseo and one nephew, John H. Cronau of Raleigh, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents. John graduated from Kewanee High School in 1976 and from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture. He also furthered his education and achieved enough credits to obtain the equivalent to a Master's Degree. He had been employed as an architect in Peoria and Chicago. After returning to Kewanee John worked for Jensen Construction and later as a carpenter locally. His hobbies included woodworking and carpentry. Gravesite Details Ashes Family Members Parents Willis John Cronau 1916–1995 Marjorie M. Turnbull Cronau 1926–1997 END