Jeffrey L Corneils I, age 73, of Bristol, IL died suddenly on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL.

He was born October 19, 1949 in Aurora, IL; the son of the late Russell F and Dorothy L Kuester Corneils.

Jeff was a gentle giant who spoke softly, loved his family, and devoted himself to his position as the Bristol Township Highway Commissioner since 2009 to the present date. He was a member of the Class of 1967 of Oswego High School. After high school he went on to many occupations, plant manager of Seaboard Seed Co in Bristol, IL, truck owner/operator for a short time, he raised cattle and farmed in Alabama and also in Illinois.

He is survived by two daughters Cynthia (James) Mendrick of Woodridge, IL, Dianne (Breon) Wilson of Yorkville, IL, two sons Jeffrey (Karen) Corneils of Lemont, IL, Russell Corneils of Yorkville, IL, five grandchildren, two brothers Ronald Wood of Mauston, WI, Jerald Corneils of Newark, IL and nephew Robbie Simmons of Yorkville, IL. He was preceded in death by parents and wife Susan J Anderson Corneils.

A gathering of family/friends will take place on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 2:00 PM until a memorial service at 6:30 PM, with Rev. Elizabeth Hartung, at the DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 1801 Douglas Road, Oswego, IL.

Cremation took place at American Crematory in Oswego, IL.

Memorials may be directed to Kendall County Community Food Pantry, 208 Beaver Street, Yorkville, IL 60560.

For additional information 630/554-3888 or dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com