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Daniel Paul Wilberding, 28, of Carlinville, Illinois, formerly of Davenport, Iowa, passed away Friday evening, September 23, 2016 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri surrounded by his family, after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer and a lifetime struggle with Neurofibromatosis. Danny was born in Davenport, Iowa on July 19, 1988, and was the son of William and Jill (Gisch) Wilberding. He will always be remembered as a loving son, brother, and father who put his family before all things. His son, Blaze and daughter, Zoey were his proudest accomplishments, and he was devoted to them. Danny was also a fierce and loyal friend who could always find the good in people. He loved all things sports and was the biggest Iowa Hawkeye's, Chicago Cubs, Indianapolis Colts, and Chicago Blackhawks fan. Danny grew up in Davenport, Iowa and moved to Carlinville, Illinois in 2003. He graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 2007, and then attended Lewis and Clark Community College before he was employed at First to the Finish in Carlinville. He is survived by his parents, William and Jill Wilberding of Carlinville; sisters, Jennifer Wilberding of Springfield, Illinois and Amanda (Andrew) Zajicek of St. Louis, Missouri; his children, Blaze and Zoey and their mother, Pamela (Mathias) Wilberding of Carlinville; grandparents, Paul and Anna Mae (Runde) Gisch of Dubuque, Iowa; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Danny was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alan and Joan (Moran) Wilberding. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2016, from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Ss Mary and Joseph Catholic Church in Carlinville, with a prayer service at 3:45 pm. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 10:00 am at Ss Mary and Joseph Catholic Church, Carlinville, with Rev. Michael Haag, officiating. Burial will take place in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Dubuque, Iowa on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 11:00 am. Memorials are suggested to the NF Center at Washington University or Sarcoma Foundation of America. Online condolences can be given at www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.
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Tuesday
27
September

Visitation 1

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Ss Mary & Joseph Catholic Church
2010 E. 1st South
Carlinville, Illinois, United States
Wednesday
28
September

Service Information

10:00 am
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Ss Mary & Joseph Catholic Church
2010 E. 1st South
Carlinville, Illinois, United States
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