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Alfred Worrell
ALFRED JOHN WORRELL
West Branch
Alfred John Worrell, 97, of West Branch, passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, from natural causes in his home woodshop doing what he enjoyed. Private family Celebration of Life services will be at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Solon. Burial will be in St. Bridget's Cemetery, Nolan Settlement. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Solon is in charge of arrangements.
Alfred was born Dec. 14, 1923, near Cedar Bluff, the son of Fred and Mildred (Ciha) Worrell. He was united in marriage to Darlene "Honey" Woode on June 9, 1947, at St. Bridget's Church of Nolan Settlement. Al farmed in the Cedar Bluff area all his life. He enjoyed fishing in Canada, telling stories, raising cacti, watching the Hawkeyes and Cubs and Sunday dinners with the family in his home.
Alfred is survived by his children, his sons, Bradley and Scott (Cindy); his daughters, Linda (Bill) Mysak and Teresa (George) Waters; his grandchildren, Missi, Jacob, Lindsey, Justin, Jason, Josh, Chelsee, Kilee, Ashley, Clay, Jessi, Amanda, Samantha and Stephanie; and his many great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Darlene, who died Sept. 12, 2008; son, Mark Worrell; his daughter-in-law, Rosene Worrell; grandson, Brandon Supple; and his two sisters.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.
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