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2024
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Ferdinand Range Obituary
Born: September 11, 1943
Died: January 24, 2024
Ferdinand Augustus Range III, age 80, of Joliet, Illinois, passed on January 24th, 2024. Born in Joliet on September 11th, 1943, to Ferdinand Augustus Range II and Willie Bessie (Ragland) Range.
His parents founded the Range Funeral Home in 1934.
After the death of his father in 1958, his mother operated the Range Funeral Home in Joliet until he was able to join her in the business. An active pillar of his community, Ferdinand was a member of the Joliet branch of the NAACP, Former Deputy Fire Commissioner with the City of Joliet, and a 32nd Degree Mason with the Western Consistory #28, Chicago, Illinois.
He was a firm believer in helping his fellow man and imparted his wisdom and humor to many.
Preceded in death by his loving parents, Ferdinand and Willie. He is survived by his two sons, Eliot (Jade) Range, Anton (Kirbi) Range; Four grandchildren: Austin Jeffery Range, Kelis Patricia Range, David Alexander Range, and James William Range; sister Patricia Range (Saburo) Setoguchi; a host of family and friends and a devoted companion Debra Betts.
Friday, February 2, 2024, Visitation: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Second Baptist church. Saturday, February 3, 2024, Visitation: 9-10 am, Funeral: 10am at Second Baptist Church, 156 South Joliet Street, Joliet, Illinois 60436.
Reverend Larry V. Tyler, Officiating.
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SHERRY VOIGHT
March 3, 2024
Just being his neighbor, he N Eliot was very kind N very friendly natured people that we were so happy to be their neighbor. Very kind neighbors for some 35 years. He will surely be missed, always outside keeping his yard up, bar b queing, always waved N said hi. Our condolences N prayers for his sons N loved ones! Sherry Voight
Irene Hamilton Riley
February 4, 2024
Condolences to the Range Family. My family did business with Range Funeral Home my entire life. I remember many conversations with Mrs. Range and Ferdinand. Although dealing with Ferdinand came at low points in my life, Ferdinand was always so professional, real and supportive.
Making those times easier to get through. May you lean on memories of a loved one who had a life well lived.
Larry Gualdoni
February 1, 2024
My condolences to the family of Ferdinand. I went to school with him at Elisa Kelly school. A very laid back person got a long with everyone.
May God bless him and his family.
May he rest in peace Amen
Larry Gualdoni Pt Charlotte Florida
Charlotte Seabron / Ferguson
January 31, 2024
For the entire Range family my deepest condolences Ferdinand was a family friend to my family and the community. I´m sure he will be remembered in so many ways to everyone that came into his presence ,work wise or personal experience!! May Gods Peace be with you all in your journey of remembrance of your Loved One Mr Ferdinand Range
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