Decatur, Illinois
DECATUR - Dirk Tyson Masonholder, age 21 of Peoria, passed away Friday, June 11, 2010 in Peoria. He was born on November 5, 1988 in Davenport, Iowa to Ross and Barbara Swolley Masonholder. Dirk was a 2007 graduate of Richwoods High School and just completed his third year at Southern Illinois...
Read MorePlease know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Dirk was a very good friend of Max. He is missed very much by him. We are so sorry for your loss.
John and Jeannie Burke
July 15, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. Our continued thoughts and prayers are with you and your family daily.
Dave and Sue Jacobson
July 15, 2010 | East Peoria, IL
To the loving Masonholder's and Swolley's.
Dirk was a very good man. He was the best boyfriend I have ever had. Always caring, always loving, and more faithful than anyone. It's completely true that he was almost always happy. He loved his life, and he inspired others to do so as well. When I was with him, I saw him touch so many lives...It's amazing! And I am very sorry for this devastating loss. Just know that I will always remember Dirk as a fantastic and loving man.
Sara Hribik
July 14, 2010 | Belvidere, IL
Dear Barb, Ross & Family,
Please know that I am continuing to pray and think about you following your unexpected loss. May your faith and the support of loved ones help to comfort you. Cherish the wonderful memories you have of Tyson and know that he is now watching down on you.
Natalie Wagner
July 14, 2010 | Grand Rapids, MI
Dear Barb, Ross, and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Even though we are hundreds of miles away, you will always be in our hearts. We will continue to pray for you. God never gives us more than he knows we can handle.
Michelle (Belke) Russo
July 14, 2010 | Seneca Falls, NY
Dear Masonholder family,
Just wanted you to know that we continue to pray for your family as you are 3 weeks into your grief journey. Our family is a baby step ahead of yours with it being almost 7 weeks since our 17 year old son died. I wish I could say that it is starting to get easier, but it only seems to get worse. Please cling to your family and friends and trust that God has special plans for our boys in heaven. If you ever want to talk to a parent who knows your pain, please...
Jodi Smith
July 01, 2010 | Oconee, IL
Dear Masonholder & Swolley families, Please accept our sincere sympathy in this time of unimaginable heartbreak. Our prayers are with you. Bernie & Mary Ellen Smith
June 22, 2010
Dear Family,
Dirk was one of my students at Richwoods. He always had a smile on his face and an all-around just good kid! I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my father to suicide as well over 5 years ago. I can tell you the pain is always there but it does lessen as the days go on. Remember you can't look back and think "what if" because your loved one is in a better place and out of pain.
Cheerish all the happy times and good memories!
Love, Mrs. Strong
Toni Strong
June 21, 2010 | Washington, IL
To the Masonholder family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was one of Dirk's teachers at Mark Bills. He was a talented, intelligent and kind young man with a terrific group of friends. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. May he be at peace now.
Janice Glasper
Janice Glasper
June 19, 2010 | W. Peoria, IL