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  • Visitation

    Friday September 1st, 2023
    10 a.m.-12 p.m
    Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL

  • Service

    Friday September 1st, 2023
    12 noon
    Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL

  • Full Obituary

    Richard L. Etzkorn, 59, of West Salem, IL passed away on Tuesday August 8th, 2023. He was born November 16th, 1963, in Mt. Carmel, IL to Patty Kay (Swanson) Etzkorn. Rick married Yvonne (Fildes) on April 15th, 2007, in the First Baptist church of Albion, and she survives.

    Rick worked at Walmart D.C. #6059 and served in the National Guard, 3rd of the 116th – 29th Infantry Division in Woodstock, VA.

    Rick was a member of the First Baptist Church of Albion.

    Rick was preceded in death by his mother Patty Kay, step-father Raymond Etzkorn, and sister Georgia Martin.

    He is survived by his wife; Yvonne, 1 son; Daniel Etzkorn, 2 daughters; Laura (Tim) Phillips and Deana (Jeremy) Williamson, sister; Misty (Steve) Pearson, brother; Steve (Nora) Etzkorn, 7 grandchildren; Zachary, Nathan, Triston, Alexis, Elliott, Hazel, and Maddie.

    Memorials may be made to the Edwards County Schools for past due lunch bills.

    Visitation: Friday, September 1, 2023, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, at Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL.

    Service: Friday, September 1, 2023, 12:00 pm, Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL

    Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL.

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13 Condolences
 
  1. Tim and Donna Johnson / August 11, 2023 at 6:01 pm

    Hate to hear this news. Know you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

  2. Susan E. Johnson / August 11, 2023 at 7:11 pm

    Mike and I are lifting you all in prayer. Rest in sweet peace.

  3. Mary Beth Smith / August 11, 2023 at 10:57 pm

    So sorry for your loss, Yvonne.

  4. Kimberly Dunn / August 12, 2023 at 8:51 am

    Nora, sorry to hear about your brother-in-law. Prayers for your family.,

  5. Joe and Nancy Keepes- Vargo / August 12, 2023 at 9:27 am

    Hugs and prayers for your family at this time
    I use to babysit for Rick and his siblings. He had wonderful parents and was such a sweet person. Blessings to your whole family.

  6. Mary Lou Johnson / August 12, 2023 at 11:41 am

    So sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. I pray that God will surround you all with his loving arms during this difficult time. love Mary Lou Johnson

  7. PAM CARTER / August 12, 2023 at 6:16 pm

    I have never met a kinder man than Rick was, such a good Christian and mentor. The angels are singing in heaven for you Rick your finally home, no pain, no health problems, all brand new again. You will be missed.

  8. Ricky Moore / August 14, 2023 at 10:58 am

    So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers. Rick was always friendly and wanted to visit when we would meet.

  9. Myrna / August 14, 2023 at 10:56 pm

    So sorry for your loss, Yvonne. Rick was a kind and sincere Christian guy. He is no longer suffering so you can take solace in that. You and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

  10. Robert Blackford / August 16, 2023 at 11:40 am

    I am very sorry to hear of his passing. We attended school and played baseball together in Grayville.

  11. Mary Czajkowski / August 16, 2023 at 7:21 pm

    Very sorry to hear about his passing. We went to high school together. Prayers for your family.

  12. Debra A. Leveque / August 16, 2023 at 9:45 pm

    Yvonne so sorry for your loss. You and his family are in my thoughts and prayers!

  13. Don and Brenda Bosecker / August 23, 2023 at 8:02 am

    Sorry for your loss Yvonne,you are in our thoughts and prayers!

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