John Filipsic's Obituary
John C. Filipsic, age 68, of rural Coulterville, IL, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 2:20 p.m. at his home. John was born on January 27, 1942 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to Mike A. and Helen L. (Schwartzkopf) Filipsic. He was a veteran of the United States Army. On September 12, 1963, he married Shirley Ervin in Swanwick, IL and she survives. He retired from management at Spartan Printing after 27 years of service. John was a member of the Swanwick Presbyterian Church, Swanwick, IL, enjoyed gardening, traveling and being outdoors and loved living life to the fullest. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Filipsic of rural Coulterville, IL; two brothers, Robert (Barbara) Filipsic of Greenville, SC and Milton (Edel) McCabe of Manhattan, KS; and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Alvin and Mae Ervin, a brother, Michael Filipsic; and a sister in infancy. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend David Guthrie officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery, Swanwick, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Perry County Relay for Life.
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