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John D. Neukomm Jr. 68, of Cissna Park

John D. Neukomm Jr., 68, of Cissna Park passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. He was born on March 31, 1952 in Watseka, the son of John and Margaret (Steiner) Neukomm Sr. He married Joy D. Knapp on September 21, 1973 in Watseka and she preceded him in death on May 21, 2019. He was also preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Dave Neukomm.

 

He is survived by one son, Jerry (Nancy) Neukomm of Cissna Park; one daughter, Marlene (Travis) McWethy of Cissna Park; four grandchildren, Sam Roberts, Kaylee McWethy, Samantha Neukomm and Dalton McWethy; and one great-grandson, William Roberts. He is also survived by one brother, Donald (Cathy) Neukomm of Cissna Park and two sisters, Carolyn (Norman) Cary of Ft. Myers, FL and Mary (Don) Stadeli of Silverton, OR.

 

John was a lifelong farmer in the Cissna Park area. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Hoopeston. John enjoyed Illinois basketball, Cubs baseball, raising cattle, and spending time with his grandkids.

 

Private graveside services will be held at the Cissna Park Cemetery with Shawon Wise officiating.

Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice or American Lung Association for Mesothelioma Research.

 

Arrangements are by Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park.

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