Douglass Yarger Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2026-04-08T22:00:00
End: 2026-04-09T00:00:00
Location: Rux Funeral Homes

The memory of Douglass Yarger (Kewanee, Illinois), who passed away on April 4, 2026 at the age of 76, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Douglass Yarger to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Eugene Yarger and Gladys Yarger (McCormack); his wife Sherry L. Ford; his children, Donovan Yarger (Tonya) of Miner, IL, Andrew Yarger of Kewanee, Jennifer Yarger of Kewanee, Julie Yarger of Kewanee and Stephen Yarger of Cambridge; his grandchildren, Kaitlynn, Kylea, Kyler, Aubrey, Ellen and Ashlin; and his brothers, Roger Yarger (Theresa) of Cambridge, Todd Yarger (Lynn) of Kewanee and Rick Yarger (Lisa) of Cambridge.

Memorials may be directed to Abilities Plus, 808 needs, where his son Andrew resides or to the First Christian Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rux Funeral Homes

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April 7, 2026

Sandy Rogers wrote a sympathy message

“Sherry --- I know exactly what you and your family are going through --- Please call me if you want to talk -- I would love to see you. May Doug rest in peace now. We know he is with Our Savior. I know you find comfort in that -- Sending you love and hugs my friend.”

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507 S Chestnut St, Kewanee, IL 61443

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Apr 09

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507 S Chestnut St, Kewanee, IL 61443

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