Edwin J. Wynard

Edwin J. Wynard obituary, Naperville, IL

Edwin J. Wynard

Edwin Wynard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Overman-Jones Funeral Home on Nov. 19, 2025.
Edwin J. "Ed" Wynard, age 79, of Crest Hill, IL, passed away November 18, 2025. He was born on August 26, 1946 in Chicago.
Loving husband of the late Ann Marie Wynard (nee Baumgartner); brother of James and Daniel (Susan) Wynard; father of David (Samantha), Robert (Karen), and Carolyn Wynard; grandfather of Christopher (Amber), Courtney, Michael, and Andrew Wynard; step-father of Megan (Christopher) Pullos and Dawn (Paul) Aerts; step-grandfather of Alexis and Nicholas Pullos, Tyler and Ellery Aerts, and James and Carley Herodes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Stephanie (nee Kotwasinski) Wynard.
Ed retired from International Harvester/Case Corp. in 2009 after 40 years of service, primarily supporting engineering computer systems. Outside of work and family Ed enjoyed spending time playing golf and bowling.
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 2, 4:00-8:00 PM at the Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, corner of Routes 30 & 59, Plainfield. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 3, 10:30 AM at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield. Interment St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery.
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