Wayne Sonneson

Wayne R. Sonneson, 88 of Rockton passed away Friday, November 26, 2021.  Born March 31, 1933, in Rockford, son of Roger and Wilma (Jacobson) Sonneson.  Married Joanne “Jo” McCartney on July 19, 1952.  They shared 69 years of adventures together.  Wayne owned and operated Wayne Sonneson Builders for over 40 years.  Wayne and Jo enjoyed traveling in their RV and wintering in Florida.  He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan.  He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Survivors include his wife, Jo; children, Linda (Ken) Christen, Robert (Sandy) Sonneson, and Lori (Jim) Messenger; grandchildren, Nick (Amy) Christen, Keith (Angela) Christen, Mike (Kristian) Christen, Sean Sonneson, Brach (Michelle) Sonneson, Krista (Shane) Sonneson, Chad Juno, and Kyle (Audryana) Smith; nine great-grandchildren and one on the way; brother, Don (Linda) Sonneson; and his faithful canine companion, Rufus.  Predeceased by his parents; and brother, Bruce Sonneson.

Memorial service at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2021, in Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park, with visitation from 3:30 p.m. to service time.  Inurnment in Rockton Cemetery.