Obituaries

Kurt Plate

March 11th, 1965 – September 12th, 2024

William Kurtis Plate, 59, of Astoria, IL passed away at 4:50 am on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at his sister’s home in Lewistown, IL. He was born on March 11, 1965 in Havana, IL, the son of William Lee and Dorothy (Trone) Plate.

He is survived by one sister; Kimberly (and Pete) Ford of Lewistown, IL, one brother; Kevin (and Shannee) Plate of Macomb, IL, two nephews; Tyler (and Libby) Plate and Thomas (and Shannon) Plate, two nieces; Kylie (and Billy) Clark and Whitney Sullivan, and three great-nieces and nephews; Tucker Plate, Claire Plate and Addison Clark.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Kurt retired as a Carpenter, belonging to Local Union 237. He worked as a Union Carpenter and attained the title Master Carpenter.

He enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. He also enjoyed visiting with family and friends. He loved working and loved his life.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 pm on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Memorials may be made to the Astoria Fire and Rescue Squad.

Condolences

September 13th, 2024

So sorry for your loss

September 13th, 2024

My deepest sympathies to the family. Kurt was always a nice person to talk to and a joy to be around. You will be missed Kurt fly high with the angels .

September 13th, 2024

So sorry for your loss
Thoughts & prayers for all families
Gary & Bev Taylor & family

September 13th, 2024

Kimmy and Kevin, So sorry Curt was friend to me, we had many good conversations, sure will be missed by all who knew him. Hugs and prayers 🙏♥️ Bob & Susie Bucher

September 13th, 2024

So sorry to hear of Kurt’s passing. He was one of a kind. Always willing to help others. Have fond memories working with him. Thoughts and paraders to his family.

September 13th, 2024

Sending hugs and prayers 🙏Bob and Loretta Mummert

September 13th, 2024

So sorry for your families loss 🙏 Lisa Pollitt Aberle

September 13th, 2024

So sorry for your family's loss. We have many memories of Kurt through the years. In his way he had a good heart! He will be missed very much! May he be in the arms of our Lord!

September 13th, 2024

So sorry for your brother’s passing. Hugs to you all! Jodie & Robbin Kost

September 13th, 2024

I can't send you enough of God's comfort right now but know God is with you and Kurt.
In Deepest Sympathy
Patty Danner

September 14th, 2024

Incredibly sorry for your loss, Kim and Kevin. May the Lord provide peace and comfort during this time. Many wonderful memories of Kurt over the years growing up. May he be reunited with his parents, family and friends who have passed before him. God Bless! The Biesenthal’s

September 14th, 2024

Our condolences to Kim and Kevin and family.
Ann Robinson Abbot

September 14th, 2024

So sorry for your loss Kim and Kevin.
Adam and Cindy (Robinson) McClintock

September 14th, 2024

Kevin & all families
You have all our sincere sympathies on behalf of your AHS Class of 81 classmates

September 15th, 2024

I'm so sorry for you loss. Kurt was a great guy, I'm glad I got the opportunity to get to know him while working at the gas station. ❤️ Thinking of you Kimmy and family!
Courtney Dutton

September 15th, 2024

So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you. Brian Bucher

September 15th, 2024

Kim,Kevin & families, I was sad to hear about Kurt. He & I always had great talks when we'd see each other, and he was one of my favorite people. RIP Kurt, love ya♡
Rhonda & Chuck Sosey

September 16th, 2024

Kim, Kevin and families, so sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim and Deb Park

September 16th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Darrell and Debby Pierce

September 16th, 2024

Sorry to hear of Kurt's passing. Steve Bucy

September 16th, 2024

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

September 18th, 2024

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September 18th, 2024

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September 18th, 2024

Sorry to hear about Kurt ,he and Kevin were always good guys far as I can remember,God bless

September 18th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Paul and Carol Stambaugh

September 18th, 2024

So sorry for you family's loss. Dick & Sandy Bent

September 18th, 2024

So sorry!!
Kurt was special to us and always remember him and Kevin riding their bikes over to see if we were friendly.
Time passes so quickly and so sorry we hadn't seen him more in later years.
He was very lucky to have Kim, Kevin and Pete when he needed someone!
Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Love,
Don and Dotty Evans and Family

September 18th, 2024

Soo sorry for your family’s loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!

September 19th, 2024

Thinking of you Kim, Kevin and your families during this difficult time. We have great memories of the three of you during the times we had at the farm across the street from you.
Love, Deanne (Evans) Switzer

September 19th, 2024

Thinking of you Kimmie and Kevin. Prayers sent to you and your families.
Bethany Keeler

September 20th, 2024

Condolences to each of you
Prayers
Jeff Smith

September 21st, 2024

So very sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our prayers.
Bob and Kay Brokaw

September 21st, 2024

So sorry to hear about Kurt. Thinking about all of you at this difficult time. Randy and Cindy Constable

September 24th, 2024

I will miss our morning waves. He always knew I’d make a point to look for him and he was always ready with a wave back. My condolences. -Lindy Schenk

November 8th, 2024

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