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JASON LYERLA
BETHALTO — Jason S. Lyerla, 43, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017.
Born in Alton on July 11, 1974, he was the son of Clifford (Sher) Lyerla of Brighton and Donna [Payne] (James) Dempsey of Dorsey.
He was a farmer at Dempsey Farms for over 20 years.
He married Jaye Schollmeyer on Aug. 5, 2011, in Fosterburg. She survives.
Surviving also are sons, Anthony Lyerla, Christopher Tassinari, D.J. ( Lindsey) Schollmeyer, all of Bethalto, Dominique of Dorsey; daughter, Alexis Schollmeyer of Bethalto; grandson, Hunter Schollmeyer; step-brother, Paul Aholt of Alton; three step-sisters, Amy Maher of Alton, Jamie Goebel of Prairietown and Lindsey Miller of Jerseyville; several friends and family members, including lifelong friends, Benji Davis and John Bruhn.
Visitation will be from noon until time of service at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24 at Marks Mortuary in Wood River.
Pastor Dale Skeesick will officiate.
Cremation will follow the service.
Memorials may be made to the family in care of expenses.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sue Austin
September 23, 2017
My heart goes out to you and your family. I'm deeply sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Smith
September 22, 2017
Gods Blessing on your family and you know God takes the best from his garden. He will be there to greet you, Prayers for you through this rough time
Laura Fowler
September 22, 2017
My heart hurts for all of you. You all know how much I love you and what you mean to me. Jason was a smiling laughing loving man. I am so lucky to have all of you in my life. Such great warm memories of times with all of you.
Cindy Meixner
September 22, 2017
So Sorry for your loss. Jason was a great person.I have fond memories of him through school.My prayers are with the family during this difficult time!God Bless you all
Gene and Kay Clark
September 21, 2017
So sorry for your loss. May God Bless this family.
J C
September 21, 2017
Donna, Jay, Anthony, Dominick and Jason's family: I am so heart broke for your loss, please know we are thinking of you and praying for peace and light.
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