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John Deardurff Obituary

John W. Deardurff, 53, of Morocco, Indiana. passed away peacefully doing what he loved to do farming. He is the son of the late Joseph D. Deardurff and Mary L. Crone Sharp, and stepfather David Sharp, Williamsport, IN. He was a graduate of South Newton High School Class of 1985. John loved to do anything with woodworking and worked as a farmhand for John Whaley, Brook, IN
John is survived by his mother and step-father, Mary and David Sharp, Williamsport, IN, two sisters, Tammy L. Williamson, Goodland, IN, and Sherry A. Best, (husband, Ron), Attica, IN; and a daughter Kyra Baer, Wolcott, IN. He was a grandfather of three and two young men that he raised, Dane Juhl and Derek Juh.l John's wish was to be cremated so there will be no visitation but a celebration of life at a later date. Memorials may be given in his name to the Diabetes Association. The Gerts Funeral Home, Brook, Indiana has the honor of serving the family.

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Published by Newton County Enterprise on Jun. 1, 2021.

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RAYMIE RICHARDS

May 28, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.

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