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John Gresham

Litchfield |

John Edward Gresham, 54, of Litchfield, IL, died at his residence on Monday, August 30, 2021. 

He was born August 11, 1967, in Alton, IL to Tom Gresham & Elizabeth (Miller) Gresham.  He married Terri (Cook) Gresham on October 23, 2004, in Wilsonville, IL.  He was a farmer for Stoecker Farms.  John was a former First Responder for Hurricanes.  He enjoyed farming and driving tractors.  He was an animal lover especially dogs and he even took in strays.  One of his recreational activities including firearms and shooting.  He enjoyed food. 

He is survived by his spouse, Terri Gresham of Litchfield, IL, children, Tom Gresham of Litchfield, IL, Ashley Gresham of Cottage Hills, IL, grandchild, Hayden Cook, siblings, Orval (Karen) Stanley of Ponca City, OK, Nancy Gipson of Hillsboro, IL, Susan (Jim) French of Jerseyville, IL, father in law, Tom Cook of Mt. Olive, IL, mother in law, Terri Cook of Gillespie, IL, brothers in law, Thomas (Lorinda) Cook of Gillespie, IL, William (Dena ) Cook of Gillespie, IL and sister in law, Darlene (Manny) Daponte of Benld, IL. 

John was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Doris Cook. 

Friends may call on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm.  Funeral services are Friday, September 3, 2021, at 12:00 pm at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL where there is to be casual attire per John's request. 

Memorials are suggested to Kravanya Funeral Home.  Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com.  Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL  is in charge of the arrangements.


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