I was sadden to hear of the passing of another good friend of mine, Danny Moro. … Many great memories with Danny through the years that will always be treasured. … There was never a dull moment having Danny around! … Danny my good friend, thank you for your service to our country with serving in the United States Navy! ……
“May God’s Perpetual Light continue to shine on Danny Moro and the entire Moro Family!” ….. Until we meet again Danny, enjoy Heaven! … Amen!
Danny Moro

MORO
Danny L. Moro, 71, of Sparta, IL, born on September 27, 1948 in West Frankfort, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Sparta Community Hospital in Sparta, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents – Ernest and Frances (Blackwell) Moro. Stepfather – Fred Herron. Stepmother – Helen Moro. Sister – Barbara Crain.
He is survived by his loving wife – Lorna Jean (Mudd) Moro of Sparta, IL to whom he married on May 15, 1971 in Evansville, IL. Two sons – Joshua “JD” Moro of Sparta, IL and Michael Moro of Fort Smith, AR. Two brothers – Don (Kyla) Rountree of Sparta, IL and John Moro of Christopher, IL. One sister – June Salyer of Sparta, IL. Special nephew – Jim Fillinger of McHenry, IL. Four sisters-in-law – Janet (John) Krull of Walsh, IL; Arlene (Bernie) Uffelman of Austin, TX; Joyce Mudd of Red Bud, IL; Janet Mudd of Sparta, IL. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Danny worked as a coal miner, restaurant manager, and owned the Northtown Liquor store in Sparta. He loved to play golf and cards. He could beat anyone in Poker or Black Jack. Danny was a member and past president of the Sparta Lions Club. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Sparta American Legion and the Sparta Country Club. Danny was on the board committee of the Sparta Country Club for some of the time while he was a member. He served his Country in the United States Navy and was very proud of his time in the service. Danny was also an organ donor through Midamerica Transplant Services.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Visitation will be held at Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta, IL on Friday, September 4, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held at Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta, IL on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
Burial will be held at St. Boniface Cemetery in Evansville, IL.
Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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Mike Wilson/Sparta, Illinois on 08/31/2020 at 10:20 pm
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Lorna Moro on 09/06/2020 at 10:05 pm
Mike , Thank you from the bottom of my heart and our sons for the heartfelt tribute to Danny as he took his final ride. Seeing you standing alongside the road proudly displaying our flag with your hand on your heart was simply a very touching tribute we will never forget.
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Larry McGuire on 09/01/2020 at 6:32 am
Wow! Unbelievable that Danny passed away. He was always a fun guy to be around. May God the Father grant his family peace in this time of sorrow, and may the many fond memories of Danny comfort you.
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Fred Schott on 09/01/2020 at 5:37 pm
Truly one of a kind. Thanks for bailing me out Bro. Lorna you’re both special people. So sorry.
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Larry and Linda Henderson on 09/01/2020 at 6:33 am
So sorry to hear this. Our prayers are with Lorna and the family.
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Mary Ann Shillinger on 09/01/2020 at 8:04 am
Sympathy and prayers for all of you. Danny was a great guy. Always had that wonderful smile!
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Mike jacobus on 09/01/2020 at 10:09 am
Have many good memories playing golf,cards,and libations with him. He has left a very good legacy in his good family
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Kevin Belcher on 09/01/2020 at 12:42 pm
I’m so sad to see Danny passing. We spent so much time together and had so much fun through the years. He was my Best Man at my (first) wedding and I was his Best Man at his and Lorna’s wedding. My heart goes out to Lorna and the boys.
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Steve Stirnaman on 09/01/2020 at 3:45 pm
Lorna, so so sorry for your loss. I still remember your wedding day…he was always a pleasure to be around.
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Kim Hamm on 09/01/2020 at 4:32 pm
So sorry for your loss. Danny was a awsome man. You and Rocky can play some poker now.
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Karmen Glaspy on 09/01/2020 at 5:20 pm
He was a great all around guy! A smile for all. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy! He was the kind of person you were happy to call friend! God Bless you Danny! Thank you for your service!
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Paul Blair on 09/01/2020 at 5:50 pm
My sympathy to Lorna and the family. We were best friends. He will be missed by all.
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Joy Kessler on 09/01/2020 at 6:11 pm
Our sympathy to you and your family. Duke and Joy Kessler
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Sheila Lentz Brand on 09/01/2020 at 6:17 pm
So sorry about Danny. He was such a wonderful person. The world has lost another great guys😢
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Linda & Denny Beck on 09/04/2020 at 9:59 pm
So sorry for your loss Lorna, J.D. & Michael. Our prayers are with you & your family. Linda & Denny Beck.
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Norma and John Preston on 09/01/2020 at 6:23 pm
So sorry for your loss Our deepest sympathy
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Chad Edmonds & Lisa Edmonds on 09/01/2020 at 7:26 pm
Lorna, Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
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Perry Brooks on 09/01/2020 at 7:43 pm
Prayers to the Moro family, God Bless you all!
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David Morris on 09/01/2020 at 7:57 pm
So sorry for your family’s loss. One of a kind.
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Carol Young Schaefer on 09/01/2020 at 9:00 pm
Deepest Sympathy to Lorna n family. Keep you in prayers.
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Wayne B. Roberts on 09/01/2020 at 10:33 pm
Blessings to the Family
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R.I.P. DANNY 👏🏽-
Milton and Mary Ann Weber on 09/02/2020 at 7:18 am
So sorry for your loss Lorna. Prayers for you and your family.
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Sally Allen on 09/02/2020 at 7:37 am
Lorna and family so sorry for your loss. I know how hard this is but you all are in my thoughts. Praying for strength during this difficult time. Sally Allen
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Mary Lou Bailey on 09/02/2020 at 9:03 am
So sorry for your loss. George and I knew Danny for many years and had a lot of good times with you guys. He will be missed. Please accept our sympathy.
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Janet Braun on 09/02/2020 at 1:48 pm
To Lorna and family ,you have my deepest sympathy. It has been many years since we started our days work together. There are some people that are never forgotten.
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Denise Diercks on 09/02/2020 at 4:41 pm
I only have the best memories of Danny. He was always happy and fun to be around. My prayers are with Lorna, JD, and Michael. I am so sorry for your loss. God bless.
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Victor and Joy Sieberg on 09/03/2020 at 7:21 pm
So sorry for your loss . He will be very missed .
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The Weinhoffers on 09/04/2020 at 6:16 pm
Lorna and Family,
Deepest condolences on your loss of husband and father, uncle, cousin and friend.
Dan was a dear friend and coworker of my dad and a little league coach of my brother. He was known by all in the community and will be sorely missed.
Thank you for your service of our military and country.
Prayers of solace and peace.
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Connie Blair on 09/05/2020 at 9:49 am
My prayers and sympathy go out to Lorna and the Family. Danny was a great person with a beautiful smile. Fond memories growing up in Sparta
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The Birchlers on 09/05/2020 at 8:24 pm
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So sorry for your loss ! Will be keeping you in our prayers!
Bo, Denise and Ashley
My prayers and sympathy go out to Lorna and the Family. Danny was a great person with a beautiful smile. Fond memories growing up in Sparta
Lorna and Family,
Deepest condolences on your loss of husband and father, uncle, cousin and friend.
Dan was a dear friend and coworker of my dad and a little league coach of my brother. He was known by all in the community and will be sorely missed.
Thank you for your service of our military and country.
Prayers of solace and peace.
So sorry for your loss . He will be very missed .
I only have the best memories of Danny. He was always happy and fun to be around. My prayers are with Lorna, JD, and Michael. I am so sorry for your loss. God bless.
To Lorna and family ,you have my deepest sympathy. It has been many years since we started our days work together. There are some people that are never forgotten.
So sorry for your loss. George and I knew Danny for many years and had a lot of good times with you guys. He will be missed. Please accept our sympathy.
Lorna and family so sorry for your loss. I know how hard this is but you all are in my thoughts. Praying for strength during this difficult time. Sally Allen
Blessings to the Family
R.I.P. DANNY 👏🏽
So sorry for your loss Lorna. Prayers for you and your family.
Deepest Sympathy to Lorna n family. Keep you in prayers.
So sorry for your family’s loss. One of a kind.
Prayers to the Moro family, God Bless you all!
Lorna, Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
So sorry for your loss Our deepest sympathy
So sorry about Danny. He was such a wonderful person. The world has lost another great guys😢
So sorry for your loss Lorna, J.D. & Michael. Our prayers are with you & your family. Linda & Denny Beck.
Our sympathy to you and your family. Duke and Joy Kessler
My sympathy to Lorna and the family. We were best friends. He will be missed by all.
He was a great all around guy! A smile for all. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy! He was the kind of person you were happy to call friend! God Bless you Danny! Thank you for your service!
So sorry for your loss. Danny was a awsome man. You and Rocky can play some poker now.
Lorna, so so sorry for your loss. I still remember your wedding day…he was always a pleasure to be around.
I’m so sad to see Danny passing. We spent so much time together and had so much fun through the years. He was my Best Man at my (first) wedding and I was his Best Man at his and Lorna’s wedding. My heart goes out to Lorna and the boys.
Have many good memories playing golf,cards,and libations with him. He has left a very good legacy in his good family
Sympathy and prayers for all of you. Danny was a great guy. Always had that wonderful smile!
So sorry to hear this. Our prayers are with Lorna and the family.
Wow! Unbelievable that Danny passed away. He was always a fun guy to be around. May God the Father grant his family peace in this time of sorrow, and may the many fond memories of Danny comfort you.
Truly one of a kind. Thanks for bailing me out Bro. Lorna you’re both special people. So sorry.
I was sadden to hear of the passing of another good friend of mine, Danny Moro. … Many great memories with Danny through the years that will always be treasured. … There was never a dull moment having Danny around! … Danny my good friend, thank you for your service to our country with serving in the United States Navy! ……
“May God’s Perpetual Light continue to shine on Danny Moro and the entire Moro Family!” ….. Until we meet again Danny, enjoy Heaven! … Amen!
Mike , Thank you from the bottom of my heart and our sons for the heartfelt tribute to Danny as he took his final ride. Seeing you standing alongside the road proudly displaying our flag with your hand on your heart was simply a very touching tribute we will never forget.