James W. Gonnam Born: April 24, 1952 Died: June 17, 2024 James W. Gonnam, 72, passed away at home on Monday, June 17, 2024. Born April 24, 1952, in Morris, he was the son of Jesse and Gwen (Walker) Gonnam. He received his education from Verona Grade School and MVK High School, graduating with the Class of 1970. He went on to earn an Associates Degree in Agriculture Production from Joliet Junior College, before being inducted into the US Army where he served stateside for two years. He married Debra Hall on June 23, 1973, at the First Baptist Church in Morris. They spent their first year living in Lawton, OK, where Jim was stationed, then returned to the family farm near Verona, where they spent the remainder of their married life. Jim fulfilled his lifelong passion for farming until recently retiring. He also served on the Vienna Township Board for 42 years, 14 as a trustee and 28 as road commissioner. Other boards of services included the Grundy County Farm Bureau, Grundy Business Se

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