David Mark Shurtz, 64, of Christopher, IL went to be with the Lord Wednesday morning August 26, 2020 at 9:02 A.M. in Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
David loved his family and was particularly proud of his four grandchildren. He also enjoyed Ham Radio, electronics, fishing, reading & animals. He was a Free Mason and belonged to Sesser-Goode Lodge #744 AF & AM.
He was born December 22, 1955 in Corpus Christi, TX on the Naval Base to J.D. and Donnie (Roberts) Shurtz.
He married Nancy Elaine Quillman on June 9, 1979 at their home in Sesser, IL.
David is survived by his:
Father: J.D. Shurtz
Wife: Nancy
Daughters:
Sarah Ranzinger & husband Benjamin
Elizabeth Patalano
Grandchildren:
Frankie III (Buster) Patalano
Emma Patalano
Reeve Sanders
Arwyn Ranzinger
Brother: Bruce Shurtz & wife Sandy
Nieces:
Rachael Thornquest & husband Dru
Charla Fulkerson
Brother-in-law: Dan Quillman
Several Cousins, Family & Friends
Mr. Shurtz was preceded in death by his Mother-Donnie Shurtz, Son-in-law-Kevin Sanders and his Grandparents.
Funeral services will be held at 5:00 P.M. Saturday, August 29th at the Johnston Funeral Home in Ina with Bro. David Shores officiating. Masonic Rites will be conducted at 5:00 P.M. on Saturday immediately preceding the funeral. Burial will be in the Dryden Cemetery in Scheller, IL. Visitation will be from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may made to the Family to assist with medical expenses.
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