John A. Prief Obituary
We bid farewell to John A. Prief of Beardstown, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 27, 2025 at the age of 77. John touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John A. Prief to pay them a last tribute.
As John departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved John. Though John may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Arthur Prief and Betty Prief (Schweer); his wife Debora Donaldson; his daughter Kristen Reed (Brandon) of Jacksonville, Illinois; his granddaughters, Cora and Collins; and his son Justin.
A celebration of life was held on Friday, January 31st 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Beardstown Elks Lodge 205 (205 E 2nd St, Beardstown, IL 62618).
