Obituaries

Edward Fred Prather

March 22nd, 1966 – July 6th, 2024

Ed F. Prather, 58, of Astoria, IL, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday July 6th, 2024. He passed away at home in the care of his family and beloved cat Keke. He was the son of Kenneth and Lois Prather.

Ed is survived by one brother; Russell (and Glenna) of Astoria, IL, three daughters; Rachel of Long Beach, MS, Rebecca of Gadsden, AL, and Samantha of St. Pete, FL; and three nephews; Dana, Derek, and Matthew.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Keith Prather.

Ed loved Harley Davidson motorcycles, shooting, reloading ammunition, spending time with his beloved Keke.

Services will be held at 11 am on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Darrin Fish will officiate. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service on Monday. Interment will be in the Astoria Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Astoria American Legion Post #25.

Condolences

July 9th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. A former class of 84 classmate Patty Prather

July 9th, 2024

Our sympathies to the family. Ann Robinson Abbot

July 9th, 2024

Our sympathies to the family. David & Jerri Tippey

July 10th, 2024

Sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Robert and Susan Cameron

July 10th, 2024

So sorry for your loss.Thoughts and prayers for the family.Gale and Georgia Parker

July 10th, 2024

So sorry for your loss.Thoughts and prayers for the family.Gale and Georgia Parker

July 10th, 2024

So sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim and Deb Park

July 10th, 2024

We're so sorry about your brother's passing. Mark and Carol Buchanan & family

July 14th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Sending our Thoughts and Prayers for All of Your Family's. Sue Palmer & Family's.

July 26th, 2024

Condolences to the Prather family
From Jeffrey L Smith