Obituaries

Bernard W. Heath

November 23rd, 1931 – November 11th, 2019

Bernard W. Heath, 87, of Adair, IL, passed way at 12:51 pm on Monday, November 11, 2019 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, IL. He was born on Monday, November 23, 1931 in Astoria, IL, the son of Samuel and Naomi (Brehm) Heath. Bernard married Joanne Etter on June 29, 1957 in Astoria, IL. She survives.

Also surviving is his daughter, Jennifer (and Amy) Heath of Bloomington, IL, son, Bradley (and Tara) Heath of Macomb, IL, granddaughter, Taylor (and Steven) Huffman of Table Grove, IL, 2 brothers, Eldon Heath of Canton, IL and Bill (and Alice) Heath of Havana, IL and his sister, Shirley (and Carl) Tyler of Napa, CA.

He is preceded by his parents, 2 brothers, Robert and Franklin Heath, and sister, Betty Ralston.

Bernard worked for AMAX coal company at the Sunspot Mine in Vermont, IL until 1984 upon its closing. He would go on to retire from the Wabash Mine in Mt. Carmel in 1994.

He served in the US Air Force as an air craft mechanic from 1951 to 1955.

Bernard was a member of the Vermont Masonic Lodge and the Macomb American Legion. He was also a long time member of the New Salem Fire Department. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He was an avid rabbit hunter. He also raised beagles and loved his beagles.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be made to the New Salem Fire Department in Adair or the Macomb Police K9 Unit.

Condolences

November 13th, 2019

No nicer man have I ever met, a true gem. Will be missed, Dan Cassidy

November 13th, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Bernie was such a great man. Our Prayers are with you all. Bob and Cary Little.

November 13th, 2019

Jennifer - So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. -Debbie Gelfo

November 13th, 2019

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you Sincerely, Nancy Rutledge

November 13th, 2019

So sorry to hear of Bernie's passing. My sincere sympathy to all of you, especially Jo.

November 13th, 2019

Forgot to leave my name. Jalane Herndon

November 13th, 2019

Joanne.Brad.and family we're ..so saddened to hear of Bernie's passing.he was the best neighbor anyone could have.may God see you through. Mike and Nadine hoff

November 13th, 2019

A Great man and neighbor I am sorry for your loss.

November 13th, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. - Shirley Weaver and Kathy Gibson

November 13th, 2019

Im so sorry to hear of Bernie's passing! Prayers to you Jo and your family. Mike and Shirley Burnham

November 13th, 2019

Our sincere condolences to the entire Heath family for your loss. Prayers for your strength to get through this time.

Denny and Debbie Moushon

November 13th, 2019

You are in our thoughts and prayers. May memories give you strength in the days ahead.
Deb and Jim Park

November 13th, 2019

R I P Sorry to hear this....Cousin Charlie ( Chuck ) Beach Park, IL

November 13th, 2019

So sorry for your loss
The Harold Malott Families

November 13th, 2019

So sorry for your loss
Bill and Connie Ogden

November 14th, 2019

Jo, Jennifer,&Brad : So sorry to hear of Bernies passing. I thought he was a fine man .Prayers for your family . Robert Bisby

November 14th, 2019

Brad, Taylor and the entire Heath family-We are so very sorry to hear of your great loss.Thinking of all of you.
Mike and Marla Rumler

November 14th, 2019

Brad, Tara and the entire family - We are sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking and praying for all of you. JR, Jodi, Jake and Dru Hyde

November 14th, 2019

What a wonderful man! We will miss him at the high school reunions and our other times together.
Lowell and Mary Aten

November 14th, 2019

Thinking of you... so sorry for your loss..Ketra Branson

November 14th, 2019

Thinking of you. With happy memories. Moe

November 14th, 2019

Brad, Jo and Tay, Thinking of you all, such a gentle soul he was. Hugs, M. Woodford

November 15th, 2019

Sorry for your loss. We had a nice visit with you at the Amax Coal Miners Reunion in August. The Amax coal miners group is getting smaller and smaller. Hang onto all those memories. Tommy and Pam Trone.

November 16th, 2019

Jo, Jennifer and Brad. Bernie was such a great brother-in-law. So sorry we can't be there for you right now. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Will miss him so much. Love, Gene and Judy

November 16th, 2019

May your memories be forever in your heart and give you strength in the days ahead. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers....
Randy and Sharon Parks

November 17th, 2019

It's so sad. May his soul rest in peace. Keeping the family in my prayers.

November 17th, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Kathy (cozadd)cox

November 19th, 2019

Bernie was such a nice man and great neighbor to have next door! We are sad to hear of his passing and pray for peace for his family...
Brent and Lisa Hart

November 22nd, 2019

We are SO sorry to hear of Bernie's passing! Had no idea until we saw it in the paper. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you...Tony and Brenda Wessel