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August DeRagisch Obituary

BARTONVILLE - August "Jim" DeRagisch, 72, of 4307 Lang Ave., Bartonville, died early Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007, at his residence.

Jim was born June 16, 1935, in Peoria, the son of August and Lena Welk DeRagisch. He married Maribeth Holverson on June 23, 1963, in Peoria. She survives.

Also surviving are one son, James "Jimmy" (Theresa) DeRagisch of Bartonville; one daughter, Deelina Engstrom-DeRagisch of Bartonville; four grandchildren, Zachary and Megan Engstrom and Anthony and Halle DeRagisch; and one sister, Martha (Gary) Highfill of Killeen, Texas.

Jim was preceded in death by one brother, Edward; and one sister, Erna.

Jim was a member of Cement Finishers Local 18.

He worked for many years for Mel Allen Construction and also farmed in Peoria County.

Jim was a lifelong member of Mount Olive Missionary Church in Peoria, where he served as an usher, Sunday school teacher and served several terms on the church Board of Trustees. He was a member of the Peoria County Farm Bureau.

He served in the Army.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Olive Missionary Church in Peoria. The Rev. Harold Knight will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Endsley Funeral Home, 1107 W. Garfield Ave. Burial will be in Smithville Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to his church or to the Limestone Emergency Rescue Squad.

To send condolences online to the family, go to www.legacy.com.

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Published by Peoria Journal Star on Sep. 7, 2007.

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14 Entries

Jack and Pansy Beckman

September 13, 2007

Our prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May the memories of Jim bring you comfort.

roben cotton

September 10, 2007

So sorry to hear about your loss. You all will be in my prayers.

Daniel & Shirley Carrizales

September 9, 2007

Martha, We were so very sorry to hear about your brother. Our Prayers are with you in this time of the loss of your Brother. Please express our sympathy to your family.

Garry and Lisa Schielein

September 9, 2007

To the DaRagisch Family,
We extend our deepest symapathy for your loss at this time.
I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work with Jim. What a pleasure. Jim was an example of hard work, integrity, and campassion. I am honored to have been given that time with Jim.
I saw in him a man who truly loved people and always work above and beyond what was necessary. Jim will be missed deeply. We will rejoice when that day comes when we will all be together again in God's house.

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The Kingsley Family

September 8, 2007

Jim, Theresa, Anthony & Halle,

Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad and grandpa. May your fond memories of him sustain you during this time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Judy (Walters) Ehlers

September 7, 2007

I am so sorry to learn of Jim's passing. Jim, Martha and I grew up together out on the hill; went to Mt. Olive for many years together as kids. Jim was an usher at our wedding in 1960 at Mt. Ovlive. I know he will be missed. His spirit will be with you all. Remember the many good memories. He is up in heaven watching over us all.

Mark Hess & Leigh Vitello

September 7, 2007

Jim & family. You have our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow.

Cathy Diefenbach

September 7, 2007

My deepest sympathies to Maribeth and family on the passing of Jim. I only saw him once a year but he was one of my favorite clients. Always so friendly. You probably won't recognize my name. I am the receptionist at Clifton Gunderson.

Tamie Jo Zyskowski

September 7, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to the DeRagisch family. Our prayers are with you all!
Love,
Tamie Jo, Rob, Ellie and Sarah Zyskowski

Liza Margelofsky

September 7, 2007

Jim, Theresa, Anthony and Halle, We are so sorry to hear about your dad / grandpa. He has a great smile and I'm sure the same great personality that you have, Jim. You are all in our prayers.
Love, The Margelofsky Family

Carlos & Susan Bohm

September 7, 2007

It was an honor and a pleasure to meet and get to know Jim. He was a great grandfather and we know that Zach, Megan, Anthony and Halle will have precious memories of him.

Barb Zyskowski

September 7, 2007

My sympathy to Maribeth, Jim,Theresa, Anthony, and Halle. I saw the love that Jim and Anthony had when they talked about spending time on the farm with their father and Grandpa--he will be missed by them, but what great memories they have... Barb (one of Jim's many sister-in-laws)

Brian and Gail Allen

September 7, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April Mitchell

September 7, 2007

I was so sorry to hear about Jim, he was fun to talk to, he will be missed by everyone who knew him.

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