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John Comer Obituary
Born: January 20, 1949 in Sterling, IL
Died: December 22, 2021 in Peoria, IL
STERLING – John R. Comer, 72, of Sterling, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. John was born on January 20, 1949 in Sterling, the son of John V. and Maxine (Baker) Comer. He married Johnna Walker on August 20, 1972 in Rock Falls. She preceded him in death on July 15, 2017. John was a long-time member of Harvest Time Bible Church, was active in the Gideon Ministries since 1995, and Prisoners for Christ. He enjoyed attending car shows in his 1972 Olds Hurst Indy Pace Car. John also found many treasures while metal detecting, or as his family lovingly referred to as "dirt fishing!"
Survivors include daughter, Marcia (Adam Loescher) Comer of Dixon; two sons, Jonathan (Jody) Comer of Mukwonago, WI, and Payden Comer of Sterling; sister, Vickie (Leroy) Cooper of IA; five grandchildren, Aubriana (Trevor Ashlin) Comer, Analeisa Comer, all of Dixon, and Derrick, Dylan, and Danial Martens, all of Mukwonago, WI; great-granddaughter, Aaliyah Ashlin; mother-in-law, Betty Walker of Rock Falls; niece, Kelly (Mike) Rogers of IA; cousin, Gloria (James) Dingman of Sterling; and many other family members.
John was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and one son, Jon Comer.
Cremation rites will be accorded. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 9:00-11:00am on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Harvest Time Bible Church, 1802 Dixon Rd, Rock Falls. Memorial service will follow at 11:00am with Pastors Dalmus Meeks and Jason Borton officiating. Interment will conclude at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
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Deenie Tryggestad Laskey
January 5, 2022
I grew up with John in Rock Falls. We not only attended the same grade school but the same church. His parents were regular attenders at the Church of the Nazarene, where I gave my heart to Jesus. I reconnected with John a few years back I he related to my how God had used him. His story blessed me so much! Like many others will probably say, He and his wife are now together rejoicing in Jesus.
Betty Hollis
January 1, 2022
John was a kind family man who will be greatly missed by his family. My first thoughts were how happy he was to be in Heaven with his wife who he missed so much. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family who have been friends for many years.
Berton and Betty Hollis
Valory jimenez
December 31, 2021
John was a wonderful man, husband and father. I know how much he missed his wife and now they ate together forever. He will be missed here on earth.
Paula Custer
December 31, 2021
John was a kind and quiet man who loved the Lord. So glad he is reunited with his dear wife in Heaven. I am so sorry for his children and grandchildren. Bless you all.
Jody Comer
December 29, 2021
My Dear father-in-law will be missed by everyone that knew him. He always had stories to share about showing Classic cars and also of my Husband growing up when we would go to visit.
Robert Rosander
December 29, 2021
I knew john for over 30 yrs
Great friend..met him for lunch at the maxon manor in byron..numerous times..will miss you john
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