Chris Puttmann
</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[Chris Puttmann, 19, of Johnston City passed away 1:17 a.m., Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at St. Louis Children's Hospital with his loving family by his side. Chris was born November 4, 1990 in Watertown, N.Y., to Mark Puttmann and Lisa Sanders.
Chris was a 2009 graduate of Johnston City High School. He was employed at P&S Grain in Marion. Chris was a true country boy and enjoyed being outdoors riding his four wheeler with his family and friends. He loved horseback riding and won several trophies and blue ribbons. He enjoyed fishing, listening to country music, playing video games and watching comedies on television. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Chris was a member of Gaskins City Baptist Church in Harrisburg where he gave his heart to the Lord.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Lisa and Dale Wren of Johnston City; father and stepmother, Mark and Toni Puttmann of West Frankfort; stepsister, Tara Cottom of West Frankfort; paternal grandfather, Marc Sanders of Johnston City; paternal grandmother, Doris Puttmann of Herrin; stepgrandparents, Franklin and Judy Wren of Harrisburg; several aunts and uncles, Sherri Hill and husband Bryan of Corinth, Alan Sanders of Johnston City, Ray Puttmann and wife Sherri of Royalton, David Puttmann of Little Rock, Ark., Mark Wren and wife Kelly of Harrisburg; two great-aunts, Shirley Varner of Paducah, Ky., Sue Blackwell and husband Bill of Tilden; several cousins, Kevin Hill and wife Keri of Corinth and Megan and McKayla Wren of Harrisburg; special friend, Amy Meneese of Marion, his work family at P&S Grain; and his dog Lucy and horse Rusty.
He was preceded by his maternal grandmother, Carol Sanders; and his paternal grandfather, Henry Puttmann.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2010, at Pyle Funeral Home in Johnston City with the Rev. Kendall Jones and Jason Ishmael officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Johnston City. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2010, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Coach Kill Cancer Fund or Ronald McDonald House. Memorial envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Chris' family would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love, prayers and support during his long and courageous battle. They would also like to thank the staff of St. Louis Children's Hospital.
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