Joseph D. Wright Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joseph D. Wright of Saint Elmo, Illinois, born in Dana, Illinois, who passed away on September 10, 2022 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph D. Wright to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Wright and Blanche Wright (Durbin); his son Rick Wright; his siblings, Shirley Smith and Gary Wright; his children-in-law, Bert Wright, Lee Dial, Miles McConkey and Dale Knierim; his siblings-in-law, Earl Smith and Ella Mae Wright; and his great grandchildren, Kelsy Marie and Clayton Andrew.
He is survived by: his wife Glynis Wright of St. Elmo; his children, Allen Wright (Sherry) of Beecher City, Dennis Wright of St. Elmo, Kevin Wright (Denise) of Brownstown, Darrin Wright (Cheryl) of St. Elmo, Carol Dial of St. Elmo, Brenda McConkey of Brownstown, Kathy Knierim of Effingham, Diane Hoehne (Steve) of Farina and Penny Pippin (Mark) of Farina; his brothers, Lavern Wright (Leona) of St. Elmo and Oliver Wright (Edna) of St. Elmo; and his daughter-in-law Gala Wright of St. Elmo. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 36 great- grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren.
Memorials may go to New Horizon Church, Springhill Cemetery, or the donor's choice.
