David Cahoon Obituary
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He was preceded in death by grandparents – Thomas Berlinski, William Chrisman, and Gus Cahoon.
David is survived by his parents – Allen and Debra (Chrisman) Cahoon, three sons – Kiefer and Carter Cahoon and Cameron Gove, his dear companion – Renee Prochaska and her son Bobby Yencho, grandmothers – Delores Berlinski and Rosemary Cahoon, siblings – Daniel (Rachel) Cahoon, Tina (Chad) Smith, Tami (Denny) Bielke, Matthew (Leigh) Cahoon, Wendy (Kris) Recker and Ryan (Netta) Cahoon. David is also survived by his dear feline friends – Sugar, Bop and Marshmallow, as well as many other nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
No formal visitation or services will be held. But a celebration of David's life will be held at a later date.
Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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John Hermes
July 17, 2025
Dear Al and family,
We send our deepest sympathies to you all. We will keep you all in our prayers, and ask God to grant you comfort and healing.
John & Karen Hermes
Waterloo, IL
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