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Daniel married Geralyn Zasadzinski June 21, 1975, in Chicago, she survives. Also surviving is his daughter; Laura (Justin) Howard of Canton, and granddaughter Aimee (Michael Arnett) Kalb, brother; William L. Beaird of Bartonville, sister; Sandra (Alan) Beuster of Granite City.
Daniel worked at Caterpillar as a mechanic for thirty years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his farm.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory. Rev. Alan Beuster will officiate. Burial will follow the services at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
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Elaine Putrich
June 3, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Geri, and your family!
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Jim Schoon
June 1, 2025
I was 5 years younger than Danny and he was always good to me when I was young. Miss him
The Staff of Murphy-Sedgwick Funeral Home
May 30, 2025
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