Vernon L. “Red” Blackert Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on August 25, 2023 in Prophetstown, Illinois

Vernon L. “Red” Blackert Jr.

February 12, 1933 - August 25, 2023 (90 years old)

Prophetstown, Illinois

Vernon L. “Red” Blackert Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on August 25, 2023 in Prophetstown, Illinois

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Vernon L. “Red” Blackert Jr.

February 12, 1933 - August 25, 2023 (90 years old)

Prophetstown, Illinois

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Vernon L. Blackert Jr. Obituary

We are sad to announce that on August 25, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Vernon L. Blackert Jr. of Prophetstown, Illinois, born in Tampico, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Vernon Sr. Blackert and Alice Blackert (Pratt); his wife Betty Jane Pont; his daughter Pam Kostner; his great grandchild Noah DeRycke; and his brother Jerry Blackert.

He is survived by : his grandchildren, Angela Cantrell (Dean), Kirk and Cheryl DeRycke (John); his great grandchildren, Lisa Marshall, Matt Kostner, Ethan Cantrell, Seth, Jacob, Dusty DeRycke (Jill), Adam DeRycke (Hope) and Cory DeRycke (Michelle); and his siblings, Annabella Kostner, Cordelia DeRycke of Rayne Marshall, C. J, Caroline, Claire, Katelyn, Kyla, Rachel and Nathan.

Memorials can be made in his name to the Red Blackert Memorial Fund.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Van Demore Funeral Homes and crematory



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Sep 01

Visitation

Vandemore Funeral Home - Atkinson
214 S State St, Atkinson, IL 61235

Sat

Sep 02

Funeral service

Zion United Methodist Church
311 Main St, Hooppole, IL 61258

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