Dennis C. Sherwood

Dennis C. Sherwood, 73, of Momence, IL, died on Sunday, September 29, 2019, surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born on September 15, 1946, in Momence, IL, the son of Gaylord C. "Mike" and Verna M. Pearman Sherwood. He married Kathryn Kurtz on February 17, 1968, in Momence, IL. She survives. He is survived by one son; Dr. Matthew Sherwood of Glenview, IL. One daughter and son-in-law; Denise (Ron) Whittington of Bourbonnais, IL. Seven grandchildren; Wyatt Sherwood, Mason Sherwood, Logan Sherwood, Claire Whittington, Emerson Whittington, Parker Whittington, and Ainsley Whittington. One sister and brother-in-law; Kathy (Gene) Sievers of Grant Park, IL. Three brothers and sisters-in-law; Roger (Anne) Sherwood of KS, Michael (Joanne) Sherwood of Momence, IL, John (Marsha) Sherwood of Bristol, IN, and Isabel Sherwood of CA. Two sisters-in-law and brother-in-law; Mikki (Frank) Siwicki of SC and Terri Tittle of NC. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and close friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother; Robert Sherwood, and one grandson; Jacob D. Whittington. Dennis retired as the material manager from Momence Packing Company/Johnsonville in Momence, IL. He had previously worked at Gilbert Plastics, Agar and Dixie Lumber in Momence. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he received the Purple Heart Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Two Overseas Bars, Air Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and Good Conduct Medal (1st Award). He was a member of the Momence Fire Protection District from 1968-1987, where he retired as Captain and served as the local Fire Inspector. He was appointed as a trustee of the Momence Fire Protection District on December 11, 2007 to current. He served on the board of directors for the Kasler Memorial, former city alderman of Momence for multiple terms, a member of The Hundred Club, and served on Kankakee Drug Court Board. He enjoyed playing golf and bowling, but especially loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Dennis C. Sherwood

September 15, 1946 - September 29, 2019

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