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Richard Karl Prestwood
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Richard Karl Prestwood age 38 of Warren, IL, beloved husband, father and brother died from kidney failure on Friday, December 18, 2009 at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison. Karl was born August 9, 1971 in Belvidere, IL, the son of Alfred and Opal (Morris) Prestwood. He graduated from Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville with a degree in Industrial Maintenance.

He loved his family, playing guitar, and working on cars.

He is survived by his wife, Corrie Gilbertson; two daughters, Rheonna and Katlyn, a son, Ryen; sisters, Rhonda (Mike) Argue and Robin (Wayne) Guess; sister-in-law, Carrie Thompson; nephews, Jeremy, Joseph, Austin, and Jacob; nieces, Courtney and Tiffany; and his in-laws, Connie Thompson and Larry Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Memorial services will be on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., at the Newcomer Funeral Home, Monroe, with Pastor Margo Peterson officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Greenwood Cemetery, Brodhead. A memorial fund will be established for his children. To send a condolence to the family go to www.newcomerfuneralhome.net.