PFC Tyler Ray Iubelt, 20, of Du Quoin, passed away at 5:30 A.M., Saturday, November 12, 2016 Afghanistan time, at the Bagram Air Force Base in Afghanistan.
Tyler was a member of the 1st Cavalry Division Sustainment Brigade in Afghanistan. He was sworn into the United States Army on October 21, 2015. Tyler was then stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO for his basic training and AIT on November 23, 2015. He was then assigned to Ft. Hood, TX and then to Afghanistan. He was a member of the Sunfield Baptist Church in Sunfield. Tyler graduated from Pinckneyville High School in 2015. He was a graduate of Tamaroa Grade School and had played baseball when he was in grade school. Tyler enjoyed duck hunting, fishing and grilling.
He was born October 19, 1996 at Du Quoin, IL, the son of Michael Iubelt and Charlotte Stiens.
He married Shelby A. Crews on October 30, 2015 at Nashville, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, one six month old daughter - Violet Iubelt of Du Quoin, his mother - Charlotte Loquasto and husband Shon of Nashville, IL, his father - Michael Iubelt and wife Corrie (Bean) of Newburgh, IN, three brothers - Colson Iubelt of Newburgh, IN, Quintin Loquasto and Jace Loquasto, both of Nashville, IL, grandparents - Darla Iubelt Wills and husband Gary of Cobden, IL, Steve Iubelt of Paducah, KY, Janet and Chuck Bean of Du Quoin, Patricia Stiens of Tamaroa, and Cathy Loquasto of Venedy, IL, father-in-law and mother-in-law - Darren and Kendra Crews of Du Quoin, sister-in-law - Kensley Crews of Du Quoin, great grandparents - Gladys Stanley of Du Quoin, George Iubelt of Paducah, KY, Martha Bean of Du Quoin and Clotene and John Woosley of Du Quoin, several cousins, aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather - John Stiens.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin with Rev. Joel Vancil officiating.
Friends may call from 3 to 7 P.M., Tuesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the United States Army.
Friends may make memorials to the Education Fund for Tyler's Daughter, with donations made to Shelby Iubelt and will be accepted at the funeral home.