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Tate Andrew Orabutt
Service Date:October 7th, 2011

Tate Andrew Orabutt Normal- Tate Andrew Orabutt, infant son of Ryan and Lacy Tate Orabutt, passed away at 3:55 am on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Surviving are his parents, Ryan and Lacy Orabutt of Normal, IL; three sisters, Olivia, Sophia, and Harper at home; maternal grandparents, Karen and Larry Schmitt of Tonica, IL; Randy and Gayla Tate of Mountain Home, AR; paternal grandparents, James Orabutt of Itasca, IL; Martha Orabutt of Dana, IL; maternal great grandparents, Esther Gauger of Minonk, IL; Delbert and Evalyn Tate of Jonesboro, AR; and paternal great grandfather Loren Hallenbeck of Downer’s Grove, IL. He was preceded in death by his maternal great grandfather and paternal great grandparents. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 7, 2011 at Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in El Paso, IL. Pastor Thomas Wirsing will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10-11 am before the service. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to OSF Children’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com
  • From:  Joe Holt and Family

    Lacy and Family you are in our thoughts and prayers. I pray that you can find comfort and peace during this time.

  • From:  Patti (Wright) Eldert

    I'm an old friend of Gayla's and Lisa Hayward had told me about your loss. I am so sorry. My prayers are with you all at this time.

  • From:  Katie Bowars (chloe's mom)

    We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace during this time.

  • From:  Keith & Tina Thrasher

    Ryan & Lacy, So sorry for the loss of your little boy. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & yours as you go through this difficult time!! God's Blessings, Keith & Tina Thrasher (Friends of Martha)

  • From:  David Knollenberg

    So sorry to hear about your loss! Take care you guys:-)

  • From:  Keri Hadden Shepherd

    Lacy, Ryan, and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss of Tate. You all are in my thoughts and prayers!!! You have an amazing Angel watching over you! He was a true fighter!! My heartaches for you as I know what you are going through!! This is a very rough time!! Take comfort in all your family and friends!! You will make it through this difficult time, I promise!!!! May God be with you and comfort you! If you need anything at all, I am right here whether it is to lend a hand or listen or even a shoulder to cry on! I will be thinking of all of you during this time!

  • From:  Colleen & Wayne Weber

    Ryan, Lacy & girls, I'm not sure you know us - we are Cody Weber's parents. We were very saddened to hear about Tate. May your family be comforted and find peace through all of this. We offer our sympathy to all of you.

  • From:  Rick & Morgan (Ruestman) Koehler

    Ryan, Lacy & Girls - We are so very sorry to hear about Tate's passing. It broke my heart the morning I heard the sad news. Tate is in a wonderful place and he will be an angel to all of you and he will help stengthen Harper as well. Tate was a very special little guy and he will truly be missed. We will be praying for all of your during this very difficult time.

  • From:  Kim Carlock

    My heart goes out to all of you in this time of sadness. May you find comfort in your family and friends and know that my family's thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  • From:  Donna Harris and family

    Ryan & Lacy, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies during this difficult time.