Jerome "Jerry" Widauf

Jerome "Jerry" Widauf obituary, Naperville, IL

Jerome "Jerry" Widauf

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Mar

22

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540

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Mar

23

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Raphael Catholic Church

1215 Modaff Road, Naperville, IL 60540

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Jerome Widauf Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home on Mar. 18, 2026.
Jerome R. Widauf, "Jerry", age 89, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1972, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026 at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on December 17, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI.

A complete obituary is pending.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 22, 2:00-4:00 PM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. Family and friends will meet for the Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, March 23, 10:00 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville. Interment will follow at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

22

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

23

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Raphael Catholic Church

1215 Modaff Road, Naperville, IL 60540

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Services provided by

Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.