JACOB – Rose Renee Kranawetter, 65, of Jacob, passed away at 4:56 pm, Thursday, January 13, 2022, at home.

Rose Renee was born in Murphysboro, Illinois, on April 24, 1956, the daughter of John and Rose Johnson Nelson.  She married Lloyd Kranawetter on June 15, 1974, at Christ Lutheran Church, Jacob.  She was retired from the Jackson County Clerk's Office.  Renee was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Jacob.

Rose Renee is survived by her husband, Lloyd Kranawetter of Jacob; her children, Ben (Jessie) Kranawetter of Rockwood, Josh (Christina) Kranawetter of Wildwood, MO, Tara (Jonathon Thies) Hunter of Chester and Sarah Kranawetter of Jacob; grandchildren, Isaac, Haley, Mason, Ethan, Jacob, Joseph, Tristen, Daigen, Maddox, Kenley, Makayla and Lyle; sister, Rhonda Roseberry of Jacob; brothers, John (Coke) Nelson of Fort Myers, FL and Ronald (Young A) Nelson of Las Vegas, NV; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ruth Ann Thies of Percy, Earl (Linda) Kranawetter of Campbell Hill, Dale Kranawetter of Ava, Wanda Korando of Jacob and Rita (Brian) VanPelt of Gorham.

Rose Renee was preceded in death by her Parents; brothers, Lonnie, Larry and Gary Nelson; sister, Sharon Kimsey; infant sister, Mary Kay; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Gerald Thies, Betty Kranawetter and Dennis Korando.

Funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at 1 pm at Christ Lutheran Church in Jacob, with Rev. Mike Kettner officiating.  Burial will follow at Ava Evergreen Cemetery, Ava, Illinois.  Visitation will be at Wilson's Funeral Home, Ava, where friends may call on Saturday from 5 pm until 8 pm, then on Sunday from Noon until 1 pm at the church.  Memorials may be given to Christ Lutheran Church or Hospice of Southern Illinois.  To sign the guestbook visit www.wilsonsfuneralhome.net .  Due to COVID guidelines and the rise in cases, please wear a mask while in attendance.