Wiley James Gurganus, age 91, late of Abilene, TX, formerly of Hazel Crest, IL, beloved husband of Elnora, nee Leitzell; devoted father of Betty Scheid, Ruth Kerkstra, Wayne Gurganus, Charles Gurganus, Eula Lent, James Gurganus, George Gurganus, John Gurganus and Larry Gurganus; proud grandfather of 30; greatgrandfather of 36; great-great-grandfather of 11. Preceded in death by his parents William and Mary Gurganus; and 11 brothers and sisters. Funeral Service Saturday 11 a.m. with Rev. Peter Bumpass officiating at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt. 6/159th St.), South Holland, IL. Interment Homewood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Homewood, IL. Mr. Gurganus was a former Deacon at South Holland Church of Christ, Former Hazel Crest Trustee, 47 year employee of Com Ed and a member of Minter Lane Congregation in Abilene, TX. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Wiley James Gurganus Memorial Fund, c/o payable to Debbie Flatt, 3302 East Lake Rd., Abilene, TX 79601, would be appreciated. 708-333-7000 or www.legacy.com.
