DeSoto- David Michael Church, 67, of DeSoto, formerly of New Jersey, passed away at 9:15 PM, on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
David was born on December 26, 1946 in Decatur, IL to Glenn and Jean Eileen (Drake) Church. He married Judith Ann Alparone on August 7, 1978 in Denver, CO. She survives of DeSoto.
He worked as a diesel mechanic for McBride Mac in Carbondale for 20 years. David was a Christian and an excellent provider for his family. He enjoyed spending quality time with his family at home and working on and around his house. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Survivors include-
Father- Glenn Church of Gibson City, IL
Wife- Judy Church of DeSoto
Daughter- Diana McClow and husband Brian of Hampton, NJ
Daughter- Sara Jean Church of DeSoto
Five grandchildren:
Cara Elizabeth D’Aiello of Monroe, NJ
Francis Michael D’Aiello of Monroe, NJ
Gina Marie Wagley of DeSoto
Lara Ann Wagley of DeSoto
Ellasandra Wagley of DeSoto
Mother in law- Ella M. Arrington of DeSoto
Brother in law- Kenneth Amsler of Citrus Hills, FL
Brother in law- William Amsler of Roebling, NJ
Two nephews and several cousins
He was preceded in death by his mother and brother- Gregory Church.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Jason McKinnies will officiate. Private inurnment will be held at DeSoto Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until time of service, Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Memorial donations are suggested to Total Christian Television and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13th St. / Herrin, IL 62948. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.