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John A. Aeschleman
Service Date:September 10th, 2011

John Aeschleman Roanoke- John A. Aeschleman, 48, of Roanoke, IL, passed away at 12:17 pm on Wednesday September 7, 2011 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on January 19, 1963 in Peoria, IL to Harley and Mary Lou Burns Aeschleman. He married Mary Arrowood on September 22, 2006 in Roanoke. She survives. Also surviving is his father Harley ( Marlene ) Aeschleman; one brother, Tom (Sherri) Aeschleman; two sisters Cheryl (Dennis) Wagner and Karen (Steve) Hawkins all of Roanoke; four step sons, Loren, Wes, Kevin, and Phil Mogler; one step daughter, Kristen Mogler; one grandson; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and an infant brother David. John was a dedicated dietary assistant at the Eureka Apostolic Christian Nursing Home where he had worked for 13 years. He was a charter member of the Roanoke Sons of American Legion. John loved to fish and was an avid Cardinals fan. John was always a very generous person. He not only was giving in life but even at death by donating and giving away any parts of himself that could be utilized to help others. Funeral services will be held on Saturday September 10, at 10:00 am at the Roanoke United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ken Sloan - Couch will officiate. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4-7 pm at the Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home in Roanoke and from 9-9:45 am on Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Roanoke Township Cemetery. The family would like to thank the OSF Neuro ICU unit for their compassionate care through this difficult time. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with medical and burial expenses. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.knappjohnsonharris.com.
  • From:  Colleen & Phil Oltman Family

    Dear Aeschleman family- We are so very sorry for the loss of your wonderful son, brother, step-dad, and uncle. We know this has been very hard on your family, and we hope it helps to know we love you and are praying for John and all of you.God bless. Love, Colleen, Phil, Gina, Jimmy & Jackie, Angela, and family

  • From:  Jeff and Brenda Koppes

    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. Even though we only met John a couple of times we have heard many wonderful stories of him and know how much he mean't to all of you. He may no longer be with you physically but he will ALWAYS be with you in Spirit. When you hear a bird chirping it is him singing to you, when a butterfly brushes gently by you it is him reassuring you he is free from pain, when you smell the fragrance of a flower it is him reminding you to appreciate the simple things. No matter where you are he will be beside with you in Spirit. May all the wonderful memories of John get you through this difficult time. Love- Jeff and Brend Koppes

  • From:  Ed Cox

    Dear Harley and Marlene and families, Our deepest sympathy to you on your loss. Roger and Tere Cox Ed and Helen Cox

  • From:  Bridget Wolfe

    All of us at Caseys in Roanoke would like to extend our deepest sympathy to John's family. He was a wonderful person and we will miss him coming in to the store.

  • From:  janine merdian

    I KNOW THIS MUST BE HARD.JOHN WAS A GREAT MAN.I'M PRAYING FOR YOU ALL DURING THIS TIME.IF YOU NEED ANYTHING LET ME KNOW.HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.MARY YOU ARE A TREMENDOUS PERSON.YOU HAVE A CARING HEART AND THATS WHAT DREW YOU GUYS TOGETHER.JOHN HAD EMPATHY TOWARDS EVERYONE.HE WENT THREW SOME BAD TIMES BUT WHEN HE MET YOU THERE WAS A GLIMMER IN HIS EYES.HE EVEN TOOK THE KIDS FISHING ONCE AT EUREKA LAKE,THAT MEANT THE WORLD TO THEM SINCE THEIR OWN FATHER WASN'T AROUND.MAY GODS BLESSINGS HOLD AND CARE FOR YOU IN THIS SORROWFUL TIME.

  • From:  Kim Fehr Pagitt

    To the Aeschleman family: I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have fond memories of John during the many times that I spent at the family home when we were all young. May peace be with him and all of you in the days and years to come. Love - Kim

  • From:  Jeff Tjaden

    My deepest condolences may God our Lord comfort your pain from the loss.

  • From:  Wayne & Linda Steffen

    DEAR AESCHLEMAN FAMILY (Harley & Tom) Linda and I are so very sorry to hear of your great loss. To you we want to extend our deepest Sympathy. May our Heavenly FATHER give to each of you his tender healing LOVE. We want you to know our prayers and thoughts are with you and yours. Harley some 44 - years ago you touched our lives and made us better -- we LOVE you. GODS SPEED WAYNE & LINDA

  • From:  Terry Fehr

    So sorry to hear this Tom. Hard to get a handle on something like this. The last time I saw John was when we were in high school. I saw him for the first time last July at a reunion. My folks live at the Eureka home. John had just stopped by and helped them with a meal and a nice visit. John and my younger brother Jay were best friends. The Lords comfort and peace to you and family. t

  • From:  Dan & Kristie Weber

    Dear Harley & family, The most caring thoughts are with you today expressing the sympathy that words cannot say. May the comfort of friends and family be your strength for the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Aeschleman family.

  • From:  Jennifer Tealbey

    To Karen and the entire Aeschleman family. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. John was a great person and I have many memories of him. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

  • From:  Ken and Chris Livingston

    Harley and Marlene and family, We are so sorry to hear about your son. We will remember you all in our prayers. Love, Chris and Ken

  • From:  Kristi DeWitt-Drinnin

    I am so very sorry for your loss of John. Just remember he lives through the lives that he has helped through his donation. He will not be forgotten. Love Kristi

  • From:  Wayne & Darlene Fischer

    We are sorry to hear of your loss of John. May God comfort you at this difficult time. You have our deepest sympathies.

  • From:  Eric Eckard

    Tom and family - My condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.

  • From:  Gary Smith

    Tom, and the entire Aeschleman family, you have my deepest sympathy. Please rest assured that John is in a much better place now. I will keep you all in my prayers during your time of sorrow. May God belss you and keep you all.

  • From:  Margaret Porzelius

    Mary, I'm so sorry for your loss!! I remember when you told me what a good man John was and you were so looking forward to your wedding. Now you are alone but you must remember that God is in control and you can trust Him for your future. I have never been through the sorrow of losing a spouse, so I don't really, realy know what you are going through but I just know that God is faithful! Sincerely with love, Margaret Porzelius

  • From:  Bonnie Owens

    Mary, I was so sorry to hear about John...I talked with Mom this morning and she told me. Mom dearly loves you and John, and you were both such good friends to her and Dad during Dad's stay at the Apostolic Home. I'm sure his death has been a shock to you and leaves a hole in your heart. I hope you can find comfort in knowing he's in the hands of God, although that can't take away all of your pain and sorrow. Know that we're wishing you peace and praying for you. Bonnie (Schierer) Owens

  • From:  Jeff & Marilyn McClure

    So sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you all at this time.

  • From:  Jamie & Amy France

    Harley, and the entire Aeschleman family, you have our deepest sympathy. I have many fond memories of John and I getting into trouble in the backyard together. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.

  • From:  Larry & Jo Brubaker

    Harley and family . we are sorry to hear of your loss. we cant even imagine what it must be like . we will keep you in our prayers . Larry & JO

  • From:  Jennifer Getz

    Dear Mary & family, Just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I enjoyed my time working with you and John while I was at the Home- thanks for the good memories. You have my sympathy during this difficult time.