Daryle J. Hari, 80, of Morton and formerly of Cissna Park passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at his residence.

 

Daryle was born on September 9, 1945 in Paxton, IL, the son of Raymond and Emily (Feller) Hari.

 

He married Janet Heinold on March 30, 1969 and she preceded him in death on July 3, 1988. He later married June Gavin in Tucson, AZ in 1989 and she survives.

 

Besides his wife, June Hari of Morton, he is survived by three daughters, Janeen (Terry) Baum of Morton, Darla Fiechter of Ossian, IN; and Corinne (Graig) Stettner of Ossian, IN; one step-son, William (Brenda) Gavin of Gilbert, AZ; seventeen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Roger (Joy) Hari of Cissna Park and Earl (Diane) Hari of Sarasota, FL.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Janet; one brother, Dale Hari; and one step-daughter, Christine Gavin.

 

Daryle attended Cissna Park schools and then went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University and a Master’s of Education degree from the University of Illinois. During his college years, Daryle placed his faith in Christ Jesus and was baptized. He taught high school business near Chicago for several years prior to returning to the family furniture business in Cissna Park. A decade later, he and his three daughters relocated to Arizona, where he worked with the Postal Service for nearly 27 years. Pit, Jake (among his nicknames) enjoyed family activities, Christian worship music, golf, and helping others. He many times expressed his gratefulness for his parents, family and friends, and especially their generosity through the years.

 

Private family services will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery in Valparaiso, IN.

 

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.