Eugene Patrick "Gene" Canning, 53, of Aurora, IL died Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born May 9, 1962 in Chicago, IL. He was a member of St Anne Catholic Church and Oswego Knights of Columbus, Council 7247 both of Oswego, IL. He is survived by his wife Ann Marie nee Gill Canning, two daughters Erin and Mary, four sons Jimmy, Patrick, Sean and Thomas Canning, his mother Rosemary Canning of Chicago, IL, two brothers Tim (Kathy) Canning of Chicago, IL, Kevin (Penny Thorndike) Canning of Eldridge, IA, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father James P Canning and many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will take place on Thursday, April 14, 2016 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at the DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY 1801 S Douglas Rd Oswego, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 15, 2016 at 10:00 AM at St Anne Catholic Church 551 Boulder Hill Pass Oswego, IL. Burial will take place at Risen Lord Cemetery in Oswego, IL. Memorials may be directed to an education fund for Gene's children C/O Ann M Canning P O Box 665 Oswego, IL 60543. For additional information 630/554-3888 or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com