Illingworth, Christopher "Chris" J. 1962-2016

ILLINGWORTH, LAND, SKOKAN, YEOMAN

Posted By: Volunteer Transcriber
Date: 12/15/2016 at 15:38:23

Christopher "Chris" J. Illingworth
January 9, 1962 ~ November 19, 2016 (age 54)

Christopher “Chris” J. Illingworth, 54, of Newton died on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Chris’ name may be left at the funeral home.

Chris, the son of Fred and Mary Lou (Land) Illingworth, was born on January 9, 1962 in Newton. He graduated from Newton High School in 1980. Chris worked for 25 years as a supervisor at the Maytag Company. He loved music and enjoyed playing guitar. He also was a talented baker and was known for his apple pies. Chris was a lifelong collector of antiques and enjoyed problem solving; looking for solutions to everyday problems.

Chris is survived by his children, C. Tanner (Danielle) Illingworth of Des Moines and Mackenzie Illingworth of Newton; grandchildren, Ethan Illingworth and Ivy Skokan and a granddaughter on the way; his parents, Fred and Mary Lou Illingworth of Russell; and two siblings, Scott Illingworth of Russell and Joni (Wes) Yeoman of Russell. He is also survived by the cat he loved, Bynx.

Chris is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. ~ The Wallace Family Funeral Home, Newton, Iowa 19 Nov 2016.