Franz Joseph Vidakovich Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Franz Joseph Vidakovich of Wood River, Illinois, born in Hartford, Illinois, who passed away on January 7, 2021 at the age of 96. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Franz Joseph Vidakovich to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Vidakovich and Katherine Zagar Vidakovich; and his siblings, John, Nick, Lou, Bob, Mary Varble, Evelyn Dailey and Kay Mayer.
He is survived by: his spouse Jessie Lovell; his children, Rob Vidakovich (Maureen) of Jacksonville, Kate Taylor (Russ) of Jacksonville and Mary Jo Sellers (Dan) of Jacksonville; his grandchildren, Justin Waltrip (Amanda) of San Antonio, Jacob Waltrip of Springfield, Malory Stuart (Walker) of Sylvania, Natalie Taylor (Ryan) of Columbia, Vanessa Harder (Justin) of Columbia, Christopher Vidakovich of Jacksonville, Molly Leak (Sam) of Virden and Kelsey Mahan (Brent) of Franklin; his sister Josephine Doll of Saint Peters; and his close friends, Bill, Connie Terry, Mark and Dawn Stassi. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Foundation.
