Canton – Cody Michael Krulac, 29, of Canton, passed away peacefully at 9:50 PM on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home. He was born on July 20, 1988 in Peoria to Mike and Janet (Wertman) Krulac.
Cody is survived by and dearly loved by his parents; brother, Zack; sister-in-law, Ashley; niece, Colette; nephew, Lincoln Cody; grandparents, John and Alma Lee Wertman; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and loyal friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fizzle and Doris Krulac.
Cody grew up in Canton, IL loving his trips to the family farm with his dad and Papa John. He remained a constant presence there until he graduated as valedictorian from Canton High School in 2007 and moved to Urbana-Champaign to attend the University of Illinois where he made lifelong friends at the 606. He graduated from U of I with a degree in Agricultural Engineering in 2012 and took a position as a test engineer with Case New Holland out of Iowa. He was a member of First Christian Church in Canton, IL.
When diagnosed with brain cancer in 2009, Cody was determined not to be slowed down. He returned to the physical labor of the family farm in 2013 in order to be closer to family, but also to return to the career he loved. Back in Canton, Cody humbly enjoyed the last years of his life hanging out with the guys, surrounding himself with happiness, and charming everyone he knew with his orneriness and smile.
Cody’s endless love for his family and friends, his bravery in the face of a terminal illness, and his eternal optimism toward life will always remain with those who knew and loved him. Cody will now and forever be happy, young, and most importantly at peace.
Private services will be held Monday, December 4, 2017 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. Pastor Nina Nestlerode will officiate. Burial of ashes will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. A celebration of life will be held from 1-4 PM on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Official Time Out in Canton, IL. In lieu of flowers and food, memorials can be made to Canton High School in care of Bank of Farmington for an Annual Scholarship in Cody’s name or OSF Illinois Neurological Institute. To view Cody’s DVD or to make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
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