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Jeffrey Fortner Obituary
PEORIA - Jeffrey M. Fortner, 43, of Peoria passed away at 1:37 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at his residence.
He was born on Aug. 1, 1965, in Peoria to Robert L. and Kathleen E. Walsten Fortner.
He is survived by his parents of Peoria; two daughters, Katie Fortner and Meg Fortner, both of Peoria; and one sister, Dawn (David) Alwan of Dunlap.
Jeff was co-owner of JB and D Home Improvement of Galesburg for 10 years, prior to starting Interior Exterior Design.
He was a member of St. Philomena Catholic Church.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman. His great joy was fishing in the Florida Keys.
Jeff was a member of Ducks Unlimited and enjoyed duck and goose hunting.
A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at St. Philomena Church, with the Rev. Donald Henderson officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. Additional visitation will be one hour before the Mass at the church. Cremation rites will be accorded.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Easter Seals.
Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Fortner
Renee Culp
December 12, 2008
Bob and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Matt DeJohn
December 12, 2008
Bob and Kathy, so sorry for your loss. Jeff was a good neighbor and a great friend, he will be missed.
Carroll Aker
December 10, 2008
Bob and Kathy. I just heard about Jeff's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
You probably don't know but I am Carroll Goodman, Ralph and Helen's youngest daughter. Judi Goodman (Pete's daughter) let us know.
mike deushane
December 1, 2008
very sorry for your loss.
Brock Leggo
November 28, 2008
Dear Bob and Kathy;
Sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. We will always remember his smiling face as he was about to go fishing. Our thoughts and prays are with you all.
Brock & Karen, Steve & Val, Tip & Lisa and the rest of the gang at Shelter Bay Marine.
Vickey & Larry O'Russa
November 25, 2008
Dear Kathy and Bob,
There simply are no words to provide the comfort that your friends want you to feel. Just know that you are surrounded by so many friends who adore you. We pray you will find some peace in all of the good memories of earlier years. We pray that God will bring peace in your hearts too.
Colleen Coyle Mathis
November 25, 2008
Dear Fortner Family:
I was so sorry to learn of Jeff's passing and extend my deepest sympathies. Though I hadn't seen him regularly since grade school days at TJ, I well remember his happy, spirited manner. My and the rest of the Coyles' thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Weir Alexander
November 24, 2008
Dear Bob, Kathy, Dawn, Katie, and Meg,
We are deeply saddened to hear about Jeff's passing. Some of my fondest memories are times spent with Jeff and at the Fortner house. Jeff will be missed immensely and our prayers are with you.
In our thoughts,
Weir Alexander and Family
Eric Grimm
November 24, 2008
Dear Fortner Family,
Jeff was a very good friend to me. He helped me thru some tough times last summer when I was between jobs.It was very postitive and that Jeff gave me great reassurance not to give up on myself or my family.I am glad for the time Jeff and I were able to spend together. I will never forget him.
Best Regards, Eric J. Grimm
Aaron Ruey
November 24, 2008
I extend my sincere condolences. Jeff and I worked together for years in the siding and window industry. Jeff was a wonderful person. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Joey Heid
November 24, 2008
Bob,
Sorry to hear about Jeff's passing. I was talking with my wife about all the great times I had out on the farm, and Jeff was present at quite a few of them. He was always very good to me while I was growing up,and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mark & Jamie Preston
November 24, 2008
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Suzanne (Monroe) John
November 24, 2008
Dear Bob, Kathy and Dawn,
I was so sorry to hear about Jeff. My mom, Donna Monroe, told me and all I could think was how wonderful he was when I knew him way back when. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Edward Johnson
November 23, 2008
Bob & Kathy,
We were very sad to read of Jeff's passing. We hope the many happy memories will help you and your family get through this difficult time in your lives. Our prayers are with you.
Diana and Ed Johnson (IVY Club)
Ronald & Terrie Gruber
November 23, 2008
Dear Kathy & Bob, Dawn and family, Ron and I were so sorry to hear about Jeff. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jake, Nancy, Andy & Elizabeth Varner
November 23, 2008
Dear Bob,Dawn and family your in our thoughts and prayers
Beth Black
November 22, 2008
Dear Kathy & family, We are in Estero, reading the paper online. We are so sad to hear about your son's passing. May God hold you in his palm.
Geri Shurts
November 22, 2008
Dear Fortner Family,
I am sorry for your loss. His death will be felt by the many people whose heart he touched so deeply. He always had a kind word and would do anything for anyone who needed help, in any way he could.
He was a good man who loved his family deeply. God bless all of you.
Geri Shurts
artie@sharon fowler
November 22, 2008
to the entire fortner family. our family is deeply saddened of the death of jeffery. we came to know him and his parents through business. our sympathies are with the entire fortner family. may god rest his soul forever in peace. artie@sharon fowler, quality motors.
Kathleen Donahue
November 22, 2008
My prayers go out for your lost, Jeff will be missed. I thank him for his sense of humor and ability to make me laugh at a drop of a pin. I believe he will keep on doing this. God Bless. Katie Donahue Class of `84
DICK AND SUZANNE BOGARD
November 22, 2008
DEAR BOB AND KATHY, I WAS TRULY SO SAD WHEN I OPENED MY COMPUTER HERE IN NAPLES AND READ ABOUT JEFF. YOU HAVE THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY FROM DICK AND I. HE WAS A GREAT MENTOR TO BRENNAN AND GAVE SO MANY SO MUCH BEAUTY TO THEIR HOMES.MY EYES HAVE TEARS AND MY HEART IS SAD. BLESS ALL OF YOU. LOVE FROM DICK AND SUZANNE BOGARD
Katie Eilers Baietto
November 22, 2008
Dear Fortner family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jeff was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him. Your family is in our prayers. God Bless.
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