Death Is Nothing At All~
Death is nothing at all,
I have only slipped away into the next room,
I am I, and you are you,
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still,
Call me by my old familiar name,
Speak to me in the same easy way which you always did,
Put no difference into your tone;
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effect, without the shadow of a ghost on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was; there is absolutely unbroken continuity,
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am just waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well.
~Henry Scott Holland
John S. Berry
August 28, 1986 – March 22, 2012

Memorial services celebrating the life of John S. Berry, 25, of Becker and formerly of Paynesville will be at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Joseph. John passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2012. Pastor Julie Grothe will officiate. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home in St. Joseph.
John was born on August 28, 1986 in Round Rock, Texas to John C. and Peggy (Rea) Berry. He was raised in the Paynesville area and graduated from Paynesville High School in 2004. He started working at McDowall Company as an architectural sheet metal worker where he completed his apprenticeship and became a journeyman in August 2011.
John enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved anything outdoors and to have fun with his family, friends and black lab Sarge. He spent time fishing, boating, camping, dirt-biking and four-wheeling. John will be remembered for his great sense of humor and loving nature.
He is survived by his parents, John and Peggy of Charlotte, NC; brothers and sisters, Jason Rea of Clear Lake, Chad (Danie) Rea of St.Cloud, Nicole (Brandon) Kelly of Eau Claire, WI, Jenna Berry of Maple Grove, Michael Berry of Paynesville; nieces and nephew, Chyenne, Jayden and Garett Rea; grandparents, Rosemary Rea of Farming, Dick and Muriel Berry of Stevens Point, WI; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Mark Rea; niece, Grace Kelly; and several great grandparents, great aunts and uncles.
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I just want to wish the family much love in this much needed time of need. I wanted to be at the services this evening but could not attend. John will be so greatly missed by many. I remember John being the quiet boy in school but you know he had a huge heart with a ton he wanted to say. He will forever be missed by me & many. Please may God be with him & he be at peace & may the family stay strong & through you his spirit shall be free & at peace!
Much Love,
Chelsea
Thoughts and prayers to the family of john… I’ll miss ya buddy… R.I.P.
I am sorry for the loss of your loved one and would like to share some comforting thoughts from the Bible with you. At John 5:28 & 29 Jesus tells us, “Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.” This helps us to understand that God does not want our loved ones to be asleep in death forever, but through his son Jesus Christ he gives all the hope of a resurrection to a paradise Earth. Also at Revelation 21:4 we are promised that our kind and merciful God will end all pain, suffering and death. I hope this has comforted you in some way.
My most sincere thoughts are with you and your family today. The loss of a child is heartbreaking and I wish I had the words to comfort you today but no words come close to being adequate enough at a time like this. Just remember your friends and family will be your strength in the days to come…
Always have and always will have a place in my heart as well as anyone that got to know him. Biggest waste of a beautiful life. Time will ease the pain , but I won’t.go a single day without thinking of your face. RIP.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you and your family can find strength and courage from Gods word. God says, “Do not be afraid, for I am with you…Isa. 43:10, 13.
John and Peggy,
I am so sorry that you and your family have experienced such a hard, hard loss. My memories of John are so good and he was so full of life. As I said on the phone, you will get through this and know that God was walking with you every step of the way.
Pastor Rick
My heart goes out to you and your family. May God provide you peace and strength during this time.
Peggy and Family , My heart goes out to you and your family. May God Bless you
Peggy and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Thinking of u each and every day…
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Hello Peggy and Family, I am praying for you daily and I trust God will give you the grace you need during the sorrowful times. God Bless you All, Terry
john and peg, so sorry for you loss. thinking and praying for your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with Peggy, John and family during this sad and tragic time.
Peggy and John….I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are for you and your family.
I was so sorry to read of John’s death. He was such a fun pleasant little boy in my classroom. May God comfort you in your loss of John.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. No words could ever express the sympathy I feel for you all at this time. John’s life was short lived but the memories made with him and prints he left on your hearts will forever remain. I hope you find comfort down the road when you are doing something, at a place you shared or when a birthday passes and find peace. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Our prayers are with you and your family, very sorry to hear about your loss.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. So sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed.
Peggy and John…my prayers are with you and your family …..you are in my thoughts…
We are so sorry to hear about your son/brother.. Our prayers are out to you and your whole family.. God Bless
Peggy and John…my prayers are for you and your family. Greg
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Memorial services celebrating the life of John S. Berry, 25, of Becker and formerly of Paynesville will be at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Joseph. John passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2012. Pastor Julie Grothe will officiate. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home in St. Joseph.