Antone C. “Tony” Ouradnik

WILSON — Antone C. “Tony” Ouradnik, 87, of Wilson, passed away on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born at home on March 27, 1938, in Wilson, son to Clemence W. and Dorothy E. (Alsteen) Ouradnik. Tony graduated from Bark River Harris High School in 1957 and immediately began working at Robinson Furniture.

On Dec. 1, 1962, Tony married the former Patricia B. Kraczek at St. Francis Xavier Church in Spalding. They were blessed with three children and 62 years of marriage.

Tony was a self-employed carpenter during his career.

He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, birdwatching, and going to camp. Tony’s greatest joy was spending time with his wife and family, especially his grandchildren

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