Donald J. Illingworth , 73, of West Lafayette & formerly of Fowler, died Thursday, May 23, 2024. He was born, December 17, 1950, in Lafayette, to the late James Emmet & Mary Josephine (Vogel) Illingworth. He married Kay (Metzinger) Illingworth, August 30, 1969, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, in Dunnington; she survives. He was a 1969 graduate of Benton Central High School. He previously worked as a diesel mechanic, farmer & for the past 35 plus years as a Roof Truss Sales Representative & over 40 plus years as an employee for KA Components. Don enjoyed spending time with his family; as his wife, kids & grandkids were his world.

Don is survived by his Wife, Kay Illingworth, 4 Children, 9 Grandchildren & 2 Great-Grandchildren, Daughter, Amy Haston (Fiancé, John Noerenberg), her children, Sam & Madeline Haston; Daughter, Kristi (Rick) Mickle, their children, Ariel & Seth Mickle; Son, Brad (Jessica) Illingworth, their children, Mikayla (Daniel) Wright & their Daughter, Ella; Brayden (Fiancé, Isabel Burwitz) Illingworth & Karissa Illingworth; Daughter, Tracy (Curt) Sondgerath, their children, Derrick (Katie) Brown & their Son, Carter; & Kenzie (John Tyler) Butler, 3 Sisters, Sharon Epping, Mary Doring & Julie (Tim) Kerkhoff & many Nieces & Nephews. He is preceded in death by a Sister, Doris Windler.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from  9 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial, at 12 PM at St. Charles Catholic Church, 108 N. Meadow St., Otterbein, with Father David J. Buckles officiating. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be given to the Benton Central Building Trades (Don Illingworth in memo), 4241 East 300 South, Oxford, IN 47941. Shoemaker Funeral Home, Otterbein, is assisting Don's Family. Visit www.shoemakerfh.com or Shoemaker Funeral Home- Otterbein, Indiana Facebook page to leave any condolences or to share a memory of Don.