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Bryan Berry Obituary
Born: April 4, 1957 in West Liberty, KY
Died: August 16, 2025 in New Lenox, IL
Bryan Keith Berry, better known as Keith to his family and friends, ran into the loving arms of Jesus on August 16, 2025, surrounded by his four loving daughters. Keith was known for his easygoing personality and warm smile, his love for Jesus, his passion for music, and his unwavering loyalty to the Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Louisville Cardinals.
Keith was born in West Liberty, KY, but spent most of his life in Illinois. Keith was a graduate of Joliet Central High School and received a bachelor's degree from Southwest Baptist University. After a nearly three-decade truck driving career, Keith enjoyed spending quality time with family, especially his six grandchildren.
Keith is survived by his mother, Bonnie, his sisters Karen (Jose) Jaramillo and Laura (Esteban) Arellano, and his brother, Jon, his four devoted daughters: Kenosha (Brent) Tannahill, Reina (Thomas) Waterloo, Faith (Richard) Hattan, and Gloria Berry, his six grandchildren: Scarlett, Georgia, Isabella, Dominic, Westley, and Vincent, and his many nieces and nephews.
Keith is preceded in death by his father, Marvin and his brother, Owen.
There will be a public celebration of life service on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home in Joliet, IL, at 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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