Joseph R. Bertrand Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph R. Bertrand of Springfield, Illinois, who passed away on October 25, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph R. Bertrand to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Victor Bertrand and Winifred Bertrand (Belcher). He is survived by: his wife Patricia Houghton; his children, Jim, Mike (Sue), Mark Bertrand, Kathleen Bertrand and Mary Wallbaum (Gary); his grandchildren, Jessica Harper (Brandon), Nicole Bertrand (Jake Beil), Kyle Wallbaum, Kelly Bertrand and Allison Bertrand; and his great grandchild Madison Harper.
A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, October 31st 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Christ the King Parish (1930 Barberry Dr, Springfield, IL 62704). A Mass was held on Friday, October 31st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King School for tuition assistance, or Christ the King Parish for Mass.
