John Byrne's obituary , Passed away on October 12, 2021 in Roanoke, Illinois

John Byrne

October 23, 1928 - October 12, 2021 (92 years old)

Roanoke, Illinois

John Byrne's obituary , Passed away on October 12, 2021 in Roanoke, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home

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John Byrne

October 23, 1928 - October 12, 2021 (92 years old)

Roanoke, Illinois

John Byrne Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Byrne of Roanoke, Illinois, born in Pontiac, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 92, on October 12, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Byrne to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ira Byrne and Vera Rittenhouse Byrne; and his siblings, Rosemary, Robert, David and Allan.

He is survived by: his wife Letha Garretson; his children, Linda Blossom (John), Denise Byrne, Peggy Scheirer (Allan), Mike Byrne (Sherry) and Jeff Byrne; and his grandchildren, Tim Scheirer (Jill), Andy Scheirer, Rachael Scott (Nick), Allyson Dworak (Jason), John W. Byrne (Brooke) and Kassandra Walton (Chris). He is also survived by 10 great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Roanoke United Methodist Church, Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka, or United Methodist NOMADS global ministries.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home



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Oct 22

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Roanoke United Methodist Church
401 N Church St, Roanoke, IL 61561

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Oct 23

Celebration of life

Roanoke United Methodist Church
401 N Church St, Roanoke, IL 61561

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