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Official Obituary of

John "J.W." Koerner

July 24, 1937 ~ March 31, 2021 (age 83) 83 Years Old

John Koerner Obituary

John “J.W.” Koerner, 83 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2021 at the Metropolis Memorial Gardens with military rites. There will not be any visitation. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery.

Mr. Koerner was a U.S. Army veteran.

J.W. is survived by one daughter, Brooksie Beard; four grandchildren, Keaton Beard (Amy), Klarissa Beard, Kolby Beard, and Natauzzia Cole; five great grandchildren, Damion and Brooklyn Riley, Neavah, Jamari, and Nikeal Cole; one brother, Norman Koerner; companion, Susan Sawyers; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Leona (Collie) Koerner, Sr.; one daughter, Tasha Cole Koerner; one brother, Elmer Koerner, Jr.

Arrangements are entrusted to Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left online at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com.

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Services

Graveside Service

Monday
April 5, 2021
1:00 PM
Metropolis Memorial Gardens
2824 North Ave
Metropolis, IL 62960