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CRAIG FARRELL
EAST ALTON — Craig T. Farrell, 34, passed away at 11:58 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2016 at Alton Memorial Hospital.
He was born on October 11, 1981, in Wood River, Illinois, the son of Dawn M. Unterbrink and the late James S. Farrell.
Craig serviced his country in the U.S. Army. He worked throughout the area as a bartender and a waiter. He loved to spend time with his children and play poker.
In addition to his mother, Dawn and her partner, Terry Homer Sr. of Cottage Hills, he is survived by: one daughter, Emma Grace Farrell of Alpharetta, Georgia; one son, Jared Charles Farrell of Granite City; one brother and his fiancé, Brian Farrell and Brittany Twente of East Alton; one sister and her fiancé, Lindsay Murphy, and Lukus Crone of Wood River; one niece, Jayde Crone; one nephew, Camden Farrell; and a special person, Stacie Watson of Granite City.
He was preceded in death by his father, James S. Farrell; paternal grandparents, James Farrell and Roberta Handfelder; maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Betty Green; two uncles, Billy Loonsfoot and Gary Green; and two aunts, Rosetta Olsen and Paula Green.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto.
Funeral services will be at the funeral home at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2016, with full military rites by the Alton VFW Post 1308.
Memorials may be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.
Online Condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
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Teresa Goacher
May 17, 2016
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Rhonda Green (Davis)
May 17, 2016
Im sorry for your loss , praying for your family during this difficult time .
May 17, 2016
Great Guy he was one of the original staff members at the Wood River Applebees. He was so full of life he will be missed
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Cheryl Loflin-Hunke
May 17, 2016
Precious Dawn & family. I'm so very sorry for your incredible loss. God be with you. My sincerest sympathy & Love to you all.
Natalie Blasa
May 16, 2016
I am still in shock. Craig was honestly one of the most kind hearted people that I ever had the pleasure of knowing in this life. I'm thankful for him being a part of my youth growing up and the memories we shared. My heart goes out to his children and family. I hope there is some comfort in knowing that he made an impact on the people that he met in his life and we have good memories of his personality and beautiful, beautiful smile.
Barb Stilts
May 16, 2016
So sorry for your loss, Dawn.....thoughts & prayers for you & your family.
john L. Barteelll
May 16, 2016
To all craig's family and friends i'm sorry to hear about craig's passing he was a good and generous man.I'll say a prayer for him and those he left behind.
Brandy Clark
May 16, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family! He will be missed. May God bless his soul!
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