John E. Earling
September 4, 1939 - November 29, 2012
Age 73, of Custer Park, IL, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL. Born September 4, 1939 in Beaver Damn, WI to the late John G. and Zola (nee Stoddard) Earling. John retired from the Will County Carpenter’s Union, Local #174, following 55 years of membership. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #208 A.F. & A.M. and the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #241, both in Wilmington, IL, and a former member of the Custer Park Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and was very proud to be a Minnesota Vikings Fan. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn (nee Scerini) Earling, whom he married in 1961 in Coal City, IL; two daughters, Debbie Burke of Tinley Park, IL and Donna (Bob) Shorkey of Custer Park; one son, John D. Earling of Lockport, IL; thirteen grandchildren; two brothers, Bill (Alice) Earling of Morris and Steve (Bonnie) Earling of Bradley, IL; one sister, Joanne (Ron) Ruggeberg of Davenport, IA; his dog, JB Scotch; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were two sisters, Ruth Ann Lowery and Betty Jo Earling; and one brother, Bobbie Jo Earling. Visitation will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd., Braidwood Chapel, Monday, December 3, from 4-8 p.m. Cremation rites will be accorded following services. Inurnment will be private.
Age 73, of Custer Park, IL, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL. Born September 4, 1939 in Beaver Damn, WI to the late John G. and Zola (nee Stoddard) Earling. John retired from the Will County... View Obituary & Service Information