Obituary: Etherton

Posted on September 5, 2018

Donald Etherton

BLOOMINGTON – Donald J. Etherton, 54, of Bloomington, passed away at 12:53 p.m., Thursday, August 30, 2018 in Bloomington.

A celebration of Don’s life will be held at a later date.   Cremation rites have been accorded by Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Don was born January 25, 1964 in Bloomington, the son of Donald D. and Joanne E. Crosno Etherton.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Donna Martin.

Surviving are his children, Joseph Etherton and Jacqulyn Etherton, both of Bloomington; one uncle, Phil Crosno of Salinas, Cal.; and five nieces and nephews.

Don worked in maintenance at State Farm for over 30 years. He was a great handy man and could fix just about anything.

To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.

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