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      Private Family Services at a Later Date

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      Herschel D. Root, age 86 of Bone Gap, IL passed from this life to the next on May 30, 2020 at Rest Haven Manor, Albion, IL.
      Herschel was born on July 19, 1933 in Bone Gap to George and Mary (Copley) Root.
      He married Patsy Fitzgerrell on August 29, 1953 in Wabash County.
      Herschell was a welder and was employed by Pacific Press and Shear for many years.
      He enjoyed fishing and loved storytelling!
      He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, George Edward Root.
      He is survived by his daughter LaDonna Iles, son Greg (Linda) Root, sister Fran (Michael) Koertge, brothers: Jim (Barbara) Root, Kenny Root and Marc Root, three grandchildren: Micki Hallam, Sam Root and Brandy Iles and 3 great-grandchildren: Alicia, Justin and Amaria.
      A private family service will be held at a later date with interment in the Bone Gap Cemetery.
      Memorials are encouraged to the Bone Gap Cemetery Fund or the Edwards County Senior Citizens.
      Online condolences may be left for the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com
      Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home of Albion is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

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    1. Chuck and Terri Hilgeman❤ / June 1, 2020 at 11:01 am

      So very sorry….He was a Card for sure!!…Enjoyed him at the store in Bone Gap…And he was never…ever a stranger!…Sending love and prayers to you all…xoxoxo ❤

    2. Linda Kelsey / June 1, 2020 at 11:20 am

      So sorry for your loss.

    3. Susan and Kevin Melcom / June 1, 2020 at 3:23 pm

      Very sorry for your loss! You will be in our prayers!

    4. Connie Rieffel / June 1, 2020 at 4:46 pm

      Loved him ❤️
      Worked with him at Pacific
      Got to see him at the Albion nursing home before they locked down
      Said a prayer for him each night 🙏🏽😢
      He was one of a kind❤️😢

    5. Alicia iles / June 1, 2020 at 7:19 pm

      We love you. And will miss you dearly. Your in our hearts. ❤️ Love you grandpa

    6. Marilyn Mewes / June 1, 2020 at 9:51 pm

      Sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed visiting with Herschel

    7. Karen L. Smith / June 2, 2020 at 9:08 am

      So very sorry for your loss, prayers for the family !!

    8. Patricia Hale / June 2, 2020 at 9:59 am

      I have such good memories of Herschel, he and Pat used to visit with my parent’s along with Ladonna. We always had fun. Sorry for your Loss.

    9. Quinn and Glenna Hunley / June 2, 2020 at 10:33 am

      Quinn and I are so sorry for your loss of a great man. Sending prayers and hugs during this hard time.

    10. Kelly Oakleaf / June 2, 2020 at 12:00 pm

      We’re sorry for your loss. And just want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you, The three ‘Lassen Kids from Iowa. Kelly, Darren & Tess

    11. Bob Evans / June 2, 2020 at 1:28 pm

      Sorry for your loss.

    12. Paul Johnson / June 2, 2020 at 1:33 pm

      Sorry for your loss always really enjoyed bs ing with him you all are in my thoughts and prayers

    13. Paul Johnson / June 2, 2020 at 1:36 pm

      So sorry for your loss, I always enjoyed bs ing with him you all are in my thoughts and prayers

    14. Joe Akers / June 2, 2020 at 2:16 pm

      So Sorry to Hear about Hershey, wow so sorry for your loss. Love that turd, god sure has his hands full there. Hope Patti is doing ok.
      My Prayers to you all.

    15. Curtis Ingram / June 2, 2020 at 3:46 pm

      Sorry to hear of Herschel’s passing. He always had a smile like it was just for you.
      You have our sympathy.
      Curtis & Dolores Ingram

    16. Darren & Terry Garner / June 2, 2020 at 4:27 pm

      Sorry for your loss.🙏

    17. June and Kenny / June 2, 2020 at 4:58 pm

      Patsy, I am so sorry.

    18. Melanie Doty Perkins / June 2, 2020 at 6:19 pm

      So sorry.

    19. Nancy Karlson / June 2, 2020 at 7:14 pm

      Very sorry Patty & Family,
      Hersh was always a riot to be with. When we were young I use to follow him to the barn singing’Love Sick Blues’ yodeling all the way. He would milk the cows 🐄 & squirt the cats 🐈. It was fun and he loved being silly. I sure got a kick out of it.
      Nice memories.
      Rest In Peace dear cousin. Love ❤️ you.
      Nancy Root Karlson
      Summerfield, FL

    20. timmy fitzgerrel / June 2, 2020 at 8:13 pm

      so sorry to hear that about my uncle.i really loved talkin to him when i was younger. he was a great uncle.love timmy and angel fitzgerrel

    21. Hunter pogue / June 2, 2020 at 9:05 pm

      So sorry for your loss. I will sure miss his stories and talking to him. Sure wish I could have said my goodbyes.

    22. David and Joyce Garner / June 3, 2020 at 7:06 am

      So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all

    23. David L Ginther / June 3, 2020 at 3:06 pm

      Patti, so sorry to hear of Herschel’s passing, I have a lot of fond memories as I grew up next to you, Many laughs and stories to tell and remember, you and your family are in our prayers.

    24. Norman & Louise Timberlake / June 3, 2020 at 9:52 pm

      Sending our condolences, love and prayers for comfort and peace. Norman worked many years with Herschel at Pacific Press & Shear. Im sure he could share many memories.

    25. Shirley Alka Curry / June 4, 2020 at 11:23 am

      So sorry for your loss Patsy.

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