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Donald Guengerich Obituary
WASHINGTON - Donald M. Guengerich, 41, of Washington passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011, in Peoria.
Don was born on Jan. 10, 1970, in Illinois to John and Irene Lilienthal Guengerich Sr. He married Julie Smith in Washington on May 31, 1997. Julie survives.
Also surviving are his father, John Guengerich Sr. of Mackinaw; one daughter, Kaila Guengerich of Washington; two sons, Koby Guengerich of Oklahoma and Isaias Guengerich at home; one brother, John Guengerich Jr. of California; one granddaughter, Maddie; and his parents-in-law, Vern and Verna Smith of Washington.
Don had worked for Wal-Mart in Washington for the past five years, working in maintenance.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Washington.
A memorial service for Don will be held on Tuesday, March 22, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, with Pastor Jim Nelson officiating. Visitation will be on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. Burial of ashes will be in Glendale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Isaias Guengerich Education Fund, c/o CEFCU.
Online condolences to the family may be made at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.
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for Donald Guengerich
John & Sheila Conley
March 22, 2011
Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies to the entire family. May you find peace and a smile as you remember Donnie.
Colette Mitchell-Willoughby
March 21, 2011
Julie,
So sorry for your loss. I will always remember Don's sense of humor. Will keep you and Isaias in our prayers at this time. May God Bless you.
Jenny (Diemer) Duckworth
March 21, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss, Julie. I'm praying that you and little Isaias find peace in this time of sorrow.
Sheldon Parker
March 21, 2011
Julie, we are very sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Teri Cagle
March 21, 2011
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I didn't know Don very long but he was a very sweet and fun person to be around. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Teri Cagle
Judy (Runyon) Foster
March 20, 2011
I'm very sorry to hear about Donnie. Back in the day, we shared many bus rides to and from school. I pray that you may have peace and comfort in your memories.
Dave & Barbara (Hays) Ferguson
March 19, 2011
May God grant you Peace as you mourn the
loss of your beloved son. Our thoughts
and prayers are with you, John Sr, John Jr,and family.
Deanna Bishop
March 19, 2011
Julie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Heather Allred
March 19, 2011
We are so sorry about your loss. God bless you and your family. He will be missed alot...
Russell & Janet (Hays) Spaulding
March 19, 2011
Our sincere sympathy to John Sr. and your family as you go through troubled times. God bless and watch over each of you.
Jim Henderson
March 19, 2011
Julie and family, I would like to extend my deepest condolences for the loss of a good man. I pray that God will be with you during your time of loss to comfort you. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Jim Henderson
March 19, 2011
Julie and family, I would like to express my deepest condolences for the loss of a good man. He will be truly missed by all that knew him. I pray that God will be by your side and comfort you.
Angie Bullard
March 19, 2011
Julie, Isaias, and family...I am sorry for your loss, and am praying for you and your family during your time or sorrow and need. Don was a good man.
Chris & Trina Hubbard
March 19, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Chris & Trina Hubbard
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