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1981
DIED
2010
Joshua L. Derry Obituary
He was born April 8, 1981, in Galesburg.
Surviving are his mother, Marie (and fiancé Ted Knackmuhs); his father, Mitchell Heatherly; his daughter, Gwynabelle "Belle," his sister, Jamie; his special friend, Myranda Martin; and aunts and uncles.
Joshua was an organ donor, saving 50 lives. He was a hero.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 8, in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. Pastor Dennis McQuown will officiate. Visitation will be noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
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