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Danny G. Parry

December 1st, 1948 – August 27th, 2020

Danny G. Parry, 71, of Ipava, IL, passed away at 5:39 am on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at his home. He was born on December 1, 1948 in Macomb, IL, the son of Robert and Barbara (Wickert) Parry. Danny married Lisa Ann Williams Bucher on February 12, 1993 in Astoria, Illinois. She preceded him in death on July 10, 2020.

Also preceding him in death were his parents and step-son, Erik Bucher.

Survivors include his 2 daughters, Monica (and Jeff) Braun of Lewistown, IL and Sonja (and Josh) Peterson of Havana, IL, 6 grandchildren, Macey (and Lucas) Utter, Gage Beekman, Carsyn Braun, Knox Braun, Cam Peterson, and Ty Peterson, great-grandson, Nash Utter, step-grandson, Ethan Bucher, sister, Linda (and Gail Scott) Shaw of Macomb, and brother, Jim ‘Jap’ Parry of Ipava.

Danny worked at Caterpillar for 31 years

He served in the U.S. Navy after high school until 1973.

Danny was a member of the Ipava American Legion Post #17 for over 50 years. He enjoyed playing fast pitch softball and basketball, golfing, and camping with his wife Lisa. He was an avid sports fan, as he enjoyed all of them.

A graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, September 6, 2020 in the Ipava Cemetery in Ipava. Pastor Doug Krukewitt will be officiating. Military rites will be provided by the Ipava American Legion Post #17. Memorials may be made to the Glioblastoma Research Foundation.

Condolences


August 27th, 2020

To Dan's family. We are so sorry for you loss. Payers and hugs.. Love Jerry and Betty Downing and family.

August 27th, 2020

Thanks for all the laughs, and all the love you and Lisa showed my boys over the years.

August 27th, 2020

We sure thought the world and all of this good friend and classmate. Our sympathies go to Danny's sister, brother, children and grandchildren. There was no one like him, and he will always be deeply missed. May God comfort you all. John & Sandy Bybee, Vermont

August 27th, 2020

I am so very sorry to all the family. Dixie collins

August 27th, 2020

So very sorry for your loss
Sending prayers for comfort πŸ™Christy and Larry Miller

August 27th, 2020

So sorry to hear this, thinking of the family, time has gone by and we have not stayed in touch, but he touched our life at one time.

August 27th, 2020

Sorry for everyone's loss. Thinking of you.πŸ™ Becky and Greg Lundeen

August 28th, 2020

So sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jerry and Cheryl Parry

August 28th, 2020

He was a Great Guy and will be missed by many. Sincere condolences to the family. Randy and Mardeen

August 28th, 2020

We will miss Dan, terribly! We grew up together. Rest in peace, shipmate! Mike & Emily

August 28th, 2020

So sorry for your loss. He was a great guy. Thought and prayers to all of the family. Dee Jones

August 28th, 2020

He will be missed. Very good to me in my younger days. My condolences.

August 28th, 2020

Sorry for your loss, thinking of the family during this difficult time. Bob & Susie Bucher

August 28th, 2020

Sorry for your loss
Thinking of you all
Gary & Bev Taylor
Miranda & Tristan Morrow

August 28th, 2020

Sorry for your loss I had many good times with him prayers to the family

August 28th, 2020

We are so sorry for your loss of you father an Grandfather !! Jim an Renee Taylor

August 28th, 2020

Our condolences to the family! Debbie and Jimmy Derry

August 28th, 2020

So sorry for the loss of our classmate! Our prayers and condolences to Danny 's family!
Wayne Demott

August 28th, 2020

We are so sorry to hear of this great loss. Thinking of all of you.
Mike & Marla Rumler & family
Darren & Shawn Jones & family
Marlyn Jones

August 28th, 2020

Linda was so so to hear of Danny's passing he was a GREAT guy.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Jap and the rest of your family..Love to all.


August 28th, 2020

Linda, I am so truly sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and all your family. ❀️
Nancy (and Mel) Voss

August 28th, 2020

Kevin and I are so sorry for your loss Jap and family. He was a great guy. Prayers for you and your family.

August 28th, 2020

Dear Family,
So very sorry to hear if Danny’s passing. Although I haven’t seen him for many years the memories I hold of him, Linda, and Jimmy will remain in my heart forever.
Carol (Bishop) Huff

August 28th, 2020

Mike and I are so sorry to hear of your loss of Danny!! Our thoughts and prayers for All of your Family! πŸ™πŸ™ Mike and Peg Davis

August 28th, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many wonderful memories from my childhood of visiting his home and spending time with my family and your family. I was deeply saddened to hear this. Sending my love and praying God will comfort you all. Wanda (Baumgardner) Shannon

August 28th, 2020

To Dan's family please accept our sympathy at his passing, may you feel God's love and comfort during this difficult time. Rodney and Theresa Keefauver

August 28th, 2020

Thinking of the entire family and lifting prayers for each of you. Rick and Kathy Heller

August 29th, 2020

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Dan’s Family. Gaylon and Brianna Malott

August 29th, 2020

We are sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Bob and Melba Baker

August 29th, 2020

With deepest sympathy, so sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. Ed and Pam Wickert

August 31st, 2020

Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss. I am so sorry. Joni Reed

August 31st, 2020

So sorry to hear of the loss of Dan. We send our deepest sympathy. So many years ago we were neighbors in Astoria. He was a very nice and sweet guy. May God give you peace and comfort during this time and the many difficult days ahead. Mike and Donna Shirley

September 4th, 2020

sincere condolences on the loss of Danny. kathy cox

September 5th, 2020

Sorry for the loss of our father. Prayers for all. Marvin n Marilyn Biesenthal

September 5th, 2020

Danny was a great friend. Took me to ballgames when I was a kid. Played a bunch of sports together. He will be missed. My condolences to the family. Kent Gray

September 14th, 2020

To Linda and Jim: I am so sorry to hear about Danny's death. My prayers are with you.

September 15th, 2020

Linda and Jim, I know you will miss Danny. God bless and comfort you both. Ron