Taylorville Obits

Jack F.L. Kerwin of Taylorville

Jack F.L. Kerwin, 79, of Taylorville, IL died at 5:18 am Friday, June 12, 2015, aboard his boat, the Semper Fi, in Portage des Sioux, MO.

 He was born December 31, 1935 in Decatur, IL the son of Daniel Frances and Alberta Catherine Harbarger Kerwin.  He was married to Billie Ann Bianchetta.  She and their son, Anthony Jack, preceded him in death in 1959.  Jack was a farmer and owner/operator of Stonington Fertilizer, Inc., in Stonington.  He enjoyed many years of boating with friends at My River Home on the Mississippi River.

 Surviving is a cousin Kay DeBrun and husband Tom of North Carolina and companion, Bonnie Bruns of Taylorville.

 Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, June 16 at McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Monday at the Funeral Home.  Burial will take place in Hall Cemetery, Blue Mound, IL.  McClure Funeral Home of Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements.

 Memorials may be made to: Christian County Animal Shelter, 308 S. Baughman Rd., Taylorville, IL 62568 or the Charity of the donor’s choice.

 Memories of Jack or condolences to the family may be sent online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.