John R. Ferchow's obituary , Passed away on September 24, 2026 in Effingham, Illinois

John R. Ferchow

October 24, 1947 - September 24, 2026 (78 years old)

Effingham, Illinois

John R. Ferchow's obituary , Passed away on September 24, 2026 in Effingham, Illinois

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John R. Ferchow

October 24, 1947 - September 24, 2026 (78 years old)

Effingham, Illinois

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John R. Ferchow Obituary

John R. Ferchow of Effingham, Illinois, born on October 24, 1947, passed away on September 24, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Ferchow and Esther Ferchow (Voelker); and his siblings-in-law, Joseph Cerasuolo, Gail Shadwell, Kay Campbell (Lee) and Myrna Shadwell.

He is survived by: his wife Jan Ferchow; his sister Gloria Cerasuolo; his nephew Jason Cerasuolo; his great-nephews, Lawson Campbell (Samantha) and Alex Campbell (Callie); Stuart Campbell, Scott Campbell (Lori) and Stephen Campbell (Carol).

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Johnson Funeral Home (1110 N 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to HSHS Hospice Southern Illinois.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson Funeral Home



Sat

Oct 03

Visitation

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Johnson Funeral Home
1110 N 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401

Sat

Oct 03

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Johnson Funeral Home
1110 N 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401

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