By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Monday, February 24, 2025
    10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home
    Cisne, IL.

  • Service

    Monday, February 24, 2025
    12:00 p.m.
    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home
    Cisne, IL.

    Burial in Bestow Cemetery

  • Full Obituary

     Lewis Courtright, 80, of Cisne, IL., passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

    Lewis was born on December 22, 1944, in Cisne, IL. to Guy and Mildred (McCracken) Courtright. He married Sandra T. (Gilbert) Courtright, February 14, 1980, in Wayne City, IL. she preceded him in death on May 14, 1998.

    He then met Vicki (Mix) Courtright when you saw one of them, you knew the other was not far behind, they went everywhere together. They had shared 26 years together till his passing.

    He retired after working 37 years at Airtex Products in Fairfield, IL., He had also worked in the oil field. He was always busy tinkering or doing something. He served in the United States Air Force from 1965 to 1969. Lewis enjoyed spending time with his family, especially being with his grandchildren and attending their activities.

    Lewis is survived by his wife Vicki (Mix) Courtright of Cisne, IL; a son Curtis  (Heather) Courtright of Cisne IL; two grandchildren Iris and Briar Courtright; sister Gladys (Karel) Smith of Decatur, IL; his brother Gary Courtright of Waters, MI; Brother-in-law Fred (Dana) Gilbert of Fairfield, IL; Sister-in-law Janet (Brad) Bryan of Fairfield, IL; Brother-in-law Steve Shapiro of Bakersfield, CA; also survived by extended family Sandra (Henry) Kessler of Ingraham, IL; Pam (Everett) Bissey of Cisne, IL; and shared 4 grown grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

    Lewis was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Sandra T. Courtright, brother, Burvil and sister-in-law (Darlene) Courtright, sister, Janet and brother-in-law (JW) Pyle, his sister-in-law Dorothy Courtright, and Sister-in-law Pat Shapiro.

    Visitation: Will be held Monday, February 24, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.at Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home in Cisne.

    Funeral Services: Will be Monday, February 24, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

    Burial: Will follow in Bestow Cemetery in Geff, IL.

    Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL.

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4 Condolences
 
  1. Suzie Orrill / February 18, 2025 at 8:38 pm

    Heather and Curtis I am so sorry to hear this. He looks like a wonderful man. I know you will miss him very much. I am keeping you in my prayers

  2. Homer & Kathy Fitch / February 19, 2025 at 2:35 pm

    Our Hearts Are So Sad We Lost A Very Dear Friend. Louie Will Be Missed Comin Over & Visiting & Drinkin Coffee & Catching Up. Our Hearts Go Out To Curtie Heather & Precious Grandkids & To Vicki You Are All in Our Thoughts & Prayers for Peace & Comfort Sending Our Love❤️

  3. marsha stennett / February 19, 2025 at 2:58 pm

    he was one of a kind , will miss seeing him in the big city of enterprise . and at the elm river dumpster. marsha and ethel powell

  4. Delbert & Becky Rodgers / February 19, 2025 at 7:58 pm

    Vickie & Famlies, We were so shocked to hear of Louie’s death. We were getting use to seeing you both at A J’s or Orchardville. Always that quick smile and twinkle eye. May your memories help you through this very difficult time. Prayers to all who loved him. He will be missed.

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