William E. Jahnke, age 66, of Thornton, IL, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Loving Husband of Karen, Loving Father of Bill (Katie) Jahnke. Proud grandfather of C.J., Jordyn, Abby and Mikey. Dear brother of Jim (Pam) Jahnke, Ken (Sandy) Jahnke, Ron Jahnke, Jon Jahnke, Chris Jahnke, and Mary (Rob) Verderbruggen. Step-Brother of Joe (Shannon) Gagliano, Tina Gagliano, Preceded in death by his parents William G. and Mardelle Jahnke. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday Nov. 30,2017 from 3:00 till 7:00 P.M. at the Smits-DeYoung- Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E 162nd. St. (Rt 6) So. Holland, Il. For further info, please contact 708-333-7000 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com.