Search by Name

Search by Name

Walter Fortune Obituary

PEORIA - Walter Fortune, 71, of 1507 W. Butler passed away at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2011, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 27, 2011, followed by the funeral at noon at James Baptist Church in Hillsboro, Ill.

He will be missed greatly by his loving children, grandchildren and a host of other family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Peoria Journal Star on Jun. 25, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Walter Fortune

Not sure what to say?





4 Entries

judy mccall

June 25, 2011

My thoughts and prayers out to the family at this time.Take care and peace be with you!

Pastor Harold B. Dawson, Jr. & N.H.I.M. Family

June 25, 2011

Pasator Harold B. Dawson, Jr. and the family of New Hope International Ministries wish to extend our condolences in the passing of your family member and friend. You are being remembered in prayer at this time. Remember earth hath no sorrow Heaven cannot heal.

clifford Miller

June 25, 2011

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

Vera Slater-Dixon

June 25, 2011

Vanessa, my prayers and condolences go out to you and your family.

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results

Make a Donation
in Walter Fortune's name

Memorial Events
for Walter Fortune

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Walter's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Walter Fortune's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more