Julius Folkerts

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Julius F. Folkerts
Date Of Birth:03/09/1934
Date Of Death:12/07/2011
Service Date:Service at 11:00 am on Monday, December 12, 2011 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Minonk, IL. Visitation on Sunday from 3-5 pm at the Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Minonk and one hour prior to services at the church.

 

 

Julius F. Folkerts

 

Benson- Julius F. Folkerts, 77, of Benson, IL passed away at 11:10 pm on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

 

He was born on March 9, 1934 in Benson, IL a son of Julius B. and Marie deFreese Folkerts. He married Marjorie Knack on June 19, 1960 in Flanagan, IL. She survives.

 

Also surviving are one son, Roger (Yvonne) Folkerts of Roanoke, IL; one daughter, Dorinda Folkerts (Tim Wehrmann) of Benson, IL; two granddaughters, Nina and Kelli Folkerts; and one sister, Doris (Gerald) Rients of Flanagan, IL.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents.

 

Julius had worked as a farmer all of his life in the Benson area.

 

He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Minonk where funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, December 12, 2011. Pastors Charles Buegel and Ed Sinclair will officiate. Visitation will be held from 3-5 pm on Sunday at Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Minonk and one hour before the service on Monday at the church. Burial will be in Minonk Township Cemetery.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's United Church of Christ or Benson Ambulance. Online condolences may be sent to the family at ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.

 


  • From: Shannon  Gauthier
    Location:Minonk

    Dorinda, So sorry to hear about your dad. Friends Shannon


  • From: Lisa Grafelman-Kester

    Dorinda, thinking of you. Sorry to hear about your dad.


  • From: Janice Roe
    Location:Washington, IL

    To Yvonne and family: I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.


  • From: Steve & June Barth
    Location:Key Largo, FL

    Sending our deepest sympathies for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Steve & June Barth


  • From: Jeff and Linda Williams
    Location:East Peoria

    Our sympathy to your family during this period of loss. He will live on in your hearts forever and will be always with you.


  • From: Good Samaritan-Flanagan 
    Location:Flanagan, Il

    The staff and residents of Good Samaritan-Flanagan extend their heartfelt sympathy to you. You are in our prayers.


  • From: Lois Oltman
    Location:Phoenix, AZ

    Roger and Yvonne, So sorry to hear of Julius' passing. May God comfort you and your families during this difficult time. No longer does he suffer life's trials and tribulations. May your hearts be filled with peace and love during the holiday season and allow Jesus to wrap His arms around you.


  • From: Craig and Vickie Paluska
    Location:roanoke

    Nina and Kelli, Sorry to hear of your Grandfathers passing. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Craig and Vickie Paluska


  • From: wanda patterson
    Location:Ky.

    Dear Dorinda, I wanted to tell you I am thinking of you at this time. I know how close you were to your dad. Yours, Wanda


  • From: Sonnie Moritz
    Location:Roanoke, IL

    Dory, Thinking of you and how good you were to your dad....God's blessings to you my friend! Love, Sonnie