“Just stopping to tell you how much I miss you! Its been 6 long years without you and it get harder by the day! I love you so much papa!
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1 of 56 | Posted by: Kayla Burrell - Villa Grove, IL
“Today is your birthday! Another one I'm not able to spend and celebrate with you! I miss you so much Papa I wish you could have been here for my...Read More »
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2 of 56 | Posted by: Kayla Burrell - Villa Grove, IL
“Hi Papa,Just stopping by to chat for a minute. I miss you so much! You memories are forever alive as long as I live. Hadley knows all about you and...Read More »
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3 of 56 | Posted by: Kayla Finley - Villa Grove, IL
“Hey Papa,It's been 4 years since i was sitting at your bedside making sure you were not alone and letting you know that you were ok to go and that we...Read More »
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4 of 56 | Posted by: Kayla Finley - Villa Grove, IL
“Hey papa i know its been too long since i have wrote to you but i just find myself stumbling for words other than i miss you and i want you back here...Read More »
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5 of 56 | Posted by: Kayla Finley - Villa Grove, IL
“Where too begin... Well papa yesterday was the 2 year anniversary of the day ypu were taken from us and heaven gaines and amazing man and i gained...Read More »
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6 of 56 | Posted by: Kayla finley - tolono, IL
“So it just hit me today that Hadley will never really get to know you! It breaks my heart because theres no better papa in the world and im sad for...Read More »
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7 of 56 | Posted by: Kayla finley - villa grove, IL
“Oh where to start?! Well your great granddaughter Hadley made her entrance to the world on the 29th at 1:53 am weighing 6lbs 7oz and 18 3/4 in long.....Read More »
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8 of 56 | Posted by: Kayla finley - villa grove, IL
“Hey papa, its been a while... I got hit with missing you pretty hard today, kayla had hadley december 29 at 1:53 am and boy is she a southard! She...Read More »
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9 of 56 | Posted by: Olivia Burrell - Tolono, IL
“Merry Christmas Papa! I miss you more than words can explain. I hope you have a wonderful day in heaven and are with us today as im sure you will be!...Read More »
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10 of 56 | Posted by: Kayla finley - villa grove, IL
“Well papa in 2 short days we will be celebrating another thanksgiving without you! I just wish we could could have one more holiday or just one more...Read More »
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11 of 56 | Posted by: Kayla finley - Villa Grove, IL
“Happy birthday Papa! Miss and love you more and more everyday cant wait to see u again! Have fun in heaven papa until we meet again ❤
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12 of 56 | Posted by: Kayla finley - villa grove, IL
“Well Papa its been a while since i wrote to you but not a day goes by that i dont think about you! I still miss you more and more everyday they say...Read More »
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13 of 56 | Posted by: Kayla finley - tolono, IL
“Papa just stopping By to tell you that I miss you and love you so much! I wish you were here I still feel selfish for wanting you back but I just can...Read More »
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14 of 56 | Posted by: kayla finley - tolono, IL
“At a loss for words can't believe its been a year! I wish I could turn back time just to hold your hand and hear your voice one more time! Tonight...Read More »
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15 of 56 | Posted by: kayla - villa grove, IL
“Merry Christmas Papa! Its our first Christmas without you and its different I love and miss you so much! I hope your having a blast celebrating jesus...Read More »
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16 of 56 | Posted by: kayla finley - tolono, IL
“Happy turkey day papa! Wish I could spend it with you! Love and miss you more and more everyday...
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17 of 56 | Posted by: kayla finley - tolono, IL
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPA!!! love and miss you! Hope your first birthday in heaven is amazing!!
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18 of 56 | Posted by: kayla finley - tolono, IL
“Ugh! Papa they say losing someone gets easier with time but its not getting any easier it just keeps getting harder! I just need to hear u say...Read More »
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19 of 56 | Posted by: Kayla finley - tolono, IL
“Hey papa just stopping by to say I love and miss you! So much has happened since u been gone and I have so Mich to tell you. I miss you like crazy...Read More »
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20 of 56 | Posted by: Kayla finley - tolono, IL
“Happy Fathers day dad! I miss you everyday I wake up. Enjoy this day in heaven. I know your with me everyday. Love you.
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21 of 56 | Posted by: Jason Southard - Rochester, IL
“Happy fathers day papa I love and miss you I wish you could be here but I'm sure you're up there havin a beer with your dad in heaven
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22 of 56 | Posted by: Olivia Burrell - Tolono, IL
“Leave a condolence or a memory.
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23 of 56 | Posted by: Olivia Burrell - Tolono, IL
“Happy fathers day daddy! I love n miss you!!!
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24 of 56 | Posted by: Melissa Burrell - tolono, IL
“Happy fathers day papa! I love and miss u very much. I hope you are having a good day spending the day with ur dad :) love always!
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25 of 56 | Posted by: kayla finley - springfield, IL
“Hey Papa, Just stopping by to say I love and miss you! I drove out to the TRN club this weekend and sat in the parking lot for a minute and oh the...Read More »
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26 of 56 | Posted by: Kayla Finley - springfield, IL
“Happy easter papa I wish u were here with us! I miss you more and more everyday. People say it gets easier with time but I have yet to see proof of...Read More »
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27 of 56 | Posted by: Kayla finley - springfield, IL
“Papa thank you for coming to see me last night I knew u would never let me down u never have and you made me see things so clear I love and miss you...Read More »
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28 of 56 | Posted by: Kayla finley - springfield, IL
“Part 2 of what I read at his memorial service:He taught some of us to cut trees, and some of us that we better get another job.He taught us to have...Read More »
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29 of 56 | Posted by: John Southard - Chatham, IL - Son
“Part 1 of what I read this at his memorial service:George My Dad, my dad was 72 years old. This is what I know about him:Dad didn't like technology,...Read More »
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30 of 56 | Posted by: John Southard - Chatham, IL - Son
“Papa, Yesterday we celebrated your life and it was amazing all of the people that came to show support, you are missed by so many people even people...Read More »
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31 of 56 | Posted by: kayla Finley - springfield, IL
“George was always good to my family. When I became a single mother of 6 children, he would phone me every once in awhile to make sure we were doing...Read More »
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32 of 56 | Posted by: Susan Vorderstrasse-Miller - IL
“Words can't express how much I miss you! You are an amazing man.....Anytime I needed you, you were there, no matter what time of day or night. You...Read More »
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33 of 56 | Posted by: Hilary Burris - Las Vegas, NV
“To the Southard Family - So sorry to hear about the passing of George. I just realized that my family has known George over 50 yeaars. Time goes so...Read More »
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34 of 56 | Posted by: Joyce Owens - Chatham, IL
“Dad You gave me a pretty great childhood (since I survived it). You worked hard to provide for our family. You sent me to a great school, which I...Read More »
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35 of 56 | Posted by: John Southard - Chatham, IL - Son
“Sorry about your dad we had alot of good times
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36 of 56 | Posted by: Dale Workman - springfield, IL
“Dad, As your youngest son, I always grew up thinking you would be here forever. In all my life I never would have thought I would have to write this...Read More »
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37 of 56 | Posted by: Jason Southard - Rochester, IL
“I'm so sorry to hear of George's passing. He was a friend and a river buddy who always had a smile and a laugh for everybody. We will miss you...Read More »
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38 of 56 | Posted by: Butch and Karen Miller - Sherman, IL
“george, i love you and vise-versa, no one can ever take that away from us. we will meet again with open arms.+
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39 of 56 | Posted by: mary burris - loami, IL
“George is going to be sadly missed. We have so many fun memories living near George and his family. We have not seen George for a long time, but we...Read More »
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40 of 56 | Posted by: Fred and Penny Stockton - IL
“Our deepest sympathy to George's family/Mary. We love George & will miss him deeply. Will always remember his infectious smile and great laugh. Rest...Read More »
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41 of 56 | Posted by: Bonita & Ed Jones - Loami, IL
“George had a heart of gold he well be missed thoughts and prayers to the family RIP my friend
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42 of 56 | Posted by: Art and Deb Lynn - Mchanicsburg, IL
“Uncle George, my drum : ). I cherish all the times you'd call to tell me about some deliciousness you'd cooked. We'd spend hours eating, telling...Read More »
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43 of 56 | Posted by: Toni Lynn Claypool - Springfield, IL
“Papa,
I never thought about what it would be like here without you and frankly I don't like this feeling I know I will get through it because I'm...Read More »
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44 of 56 | Posted by: Kayla finley - granddaughter
“George always made me smile, and his smile was contagious. Prayers with the family during this time.
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45 of 56 | Posted by: Michelle Smith-Birch
“In deepest sympathy........ We had so much fun with George!!! A very good man!!
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46 of 56 | Posted by: Brenda Price - Springfield
“My condolences to the family. The party always started when George came in the room and the memories will do the same every time friends gather and...Read More »
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47 of 56 | Posted by: Bill Roesch - Weslaco, TX
“George and I had 38 years of Fun, Fast, Hard living ! He burnt his candle bright in life , and I"m sure its burning just as bright now! i was...Read More »
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48 of 56 | Posted by: John Luckey - Rochester, IL
“Heaven has gotten a wonderful angel...I will miss all the times we spent at the river at Patterson Bay and all the fun and laughter we have...Your...Read More »
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49 of 56 | Posted by: Tristy Southard Hauversburk - IL
“George was always such a nice man to be around, with a contagious smile! My condolences to his family, including his love, Mary. I loved to see them...Read More »
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50 of 56 | Posted by: JESSICA MONTY - Friend
“George was always one of my favorite customers and I enjoyed having him come into wherever I was working at the time. He will be greatly missed by...Read More »
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51 of 56 | Posted by: Marcia Sheppard-Kemp - IL
“So sorry to hear of George's passing. We always had instant tea packets for him when he would visit the Boat in Bath. Sincere condolences to his...Read More »
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52 of 56 | Posted by: Betty DeFord - Bath, IL - friend
“My memory of my Uncle George was that he was always happy and had a great sense of humor. I know that he has left his mark on a lot of our lives and...Read More »
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53 of 56 | Posted by: Tambria Cory - Naples, FL - Niece
“Well where do I begin I remember George when I as at St Mary's grade school, always so kind, lots of fun, and always a smile. Those were the good...Read More »
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54 of 56 | Posted by: Carrie Pointer Adams - New Berlin, IL
“I will always hold a special place in my heart for you. I will always remember your laugh, your smile and how you always lit up the room when you...Read More »
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55 of 56 | Posted by: Heather Southard - Rochester, IL
“Daddy I love and miss you! I know you will always be with me.
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56 of 56 | Posted by: Melissa Burrell - tolono, IL