Dale E. Hanson, 63, Ashkum, IL

Dale E. Hanson, 63, of Ashkum, IL died Monday, September 28, 2009 at his residence in Ashkum.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 30 from 4-8 p.m. at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton and for one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. services on Thursday, October 1, at Zion Lutheran Church in Ashkum. The Rev. Jan Horne will officiate. Burial will be in the Ashkum Cemetery.

Mr. Hanson was born October 30, 1945 in Kankakee, IL, a son of Clarence M. and Hazel H. Tholen Hanson. He married Pamela G. Hartman on August 8, 1970 in St. Anne, IL. She survives.

Other survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Todd and Stephanie Hanson of Ashkum and Scott and Michele Hanson of Chebanse; four grandchildren, Laura and Nikolaus Hanson and Kate and Abbey Hanson; and one sister and brother-in-law, Bonnie and Virgil Naumann of Valparaiso, IN.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Hanson was a salesman for Meier Oil Company in Ashkum for fifteen years and prior to that had worked for the Ford-Widholm Lumber Company of Ashkum for eighteen years. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Ashkum, where he was also on the church board. He was a former village trustee and Planning Commission member and also a member of the Ashkum American Legion. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and was a fan of the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears and Clifton Central football.

Memorials may be made to Family Wishes.

John Joseph Wilking, 60, Chebanse, IL

John Joseph Wilking, 60, of Chebanse, died on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Merkle-Knipprath Nursing Home in Clifton.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. Services will be held on Wednesday, September 30, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Chebanse. The Rev. Kene Whybrew will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Chebanse.

Mr. Wilking was born March 27, 1949 in Kankakee, IL, a son of Amos C. and Virginia M. Keller Wilking Sr. He married Susie Ann Walter on July 10, 1976 in Bay City, MI. She survives.

Other survivors include one son, Jamie Wilking of Chebanse; one sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and William Schatz of Kankakee; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Amos “Butch” and Patricia Wilking of Chebanse and Raymond “Buzz” and Pamela Wilking of Kankakee.

He was preceded in death by his parents and twin sons.

Mr. Wilking was a truck driver for Wilking Trucking for 38 years. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Chebanse.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley or Zion Lutheran Church in Chebanse.

Evelyn Marie Clark, 93, Normal, IL

Evelyn Marie Clark, 93, of Normal, IL, formerly of Watseka, Gilman and Danforth, died on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at Heartland Healthcare of Normal.

Visitation will be for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. services on Friday, September 25 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home, Watseka. The Rev. Joe Dapelo will officiate. Burial will be in Wenger Cemetery in Gilman.

Mrs. Clark was born December 12, 1915 in Gilman, IL, a daughter of Fred and Jesena Behrends Goller. She married Wilbur Vincent Stemke on June 1, 1935 in Danforth, IL. He preceded her in death in 1971. She later married John Clark on Nov. 6, 1972. He also preceded her in death.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and Roger Gillenwater  and Linda and John Whitlow all of Normal, IL; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Gerald and Dr. Janet Stemke of Edmonton Alberta Canada and Larry and Joan Stemke of Chatsworth; two sisters-in-law, Agnes Goller of Florida and Mardell Goller of Rochester, IN; eight grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; one sister; one son, William Stemke; and one grandson, Todd Stemke.

Mrs. Clark was a member of Ladies Aid – Danforth; the VFW Ladies Auxiliary – Watseka; the ARC of Iroquois County; and Rachel Circle – Watseka. She enjoyed making crafts, workig at the bazaar at Welles School, painting and crocheting.

Memorials may be made to ARC of Iroquois County or Donor’s Choice.

Keith Alan Marquis, 55, Martinton, IL

Keith Alan Marquis, 55, of Martinton, IL died Sunday, September 20, 2009 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.

Visitation will be Tuesday, September 22 from 4-8 p.m. at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. services on Wednesday, September 23, also at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Martinton.

Mr. Marquis was born January 26, 1954 in Watseka, IL, a son of Eldon “Ferd” and Meda Reed Marquis. He married Janice Corbin on June 4, 1977 in Martinton. She survives.

Other survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Damon and Kayla Marquis of St. Louis, MO, Shea and Holly Marquis of Bourbonnais and Beau Marquis and fiancee, Andrea Bullion, of Bradley; one daughter, Renee Marquis and fiancee, Carl Salamone, of Milwaukee, WI; and one sister and brother-in-law, Dawn and Dennis Figg of Martinton.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Marquis was owner/operator of Manito Transit. He enjoyed spending time with his family, was a sports enthusiast and was an avid White Sox fan.

Memorials may be made to Family Wishes.

MaryAnn Fanning, 83, Milford, IL

MaryAnn Fanning, 83, of Milford, IL died Friday, September 18, 2009 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the 11 a.m. services on Friday, September 25 at the Milford Christian Church in Milford. The Rev. Brent Zastrow will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded and a private family burial will be held at Apostolic Christian Cemetery at a later date.

Mrs. Fanning was born November 15, 1925 in Pekin, IL, a daughter of Willliam and Mary Margaret Moser Wyss. She married Alvin Fanning on May 28, 1948 in Owensboro, KY. He preceded her in death on March 31, 2002.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Bonnie Fanning of Bremen, IN, Sam and Terri Fanning of Milford; one daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Darrell Emme of North Platte, NE; six grandchildren and their spouses, Skip and Mary Fanning of Bremen, IN, Rob and Heather Fanning of Cordova, IL Nichole and Berto Leone of Peoria, IL, Jackie and Josh Meister of Tracy, CA, Danielle Emme of Elkins, WV, and Scott Emme of Canberra, Australila; and five great-grandchildren, Ben, Leah, Amy and Jack Fanning of Bremen, IN and Ava Meister of Tracy, CA.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers.

Mrs. Fanning had been a switchboard/telephone operator for Illinois Bell. She also worked the switchboard at Iroquois Memorial Hospital, had driven military officers around via jeep in San Jose, California during WWII, and worked at the Milford Library in the Children’s Library. She volunteered at Iroquois Memorial Hospital and Milford Christian Church, where she was also a member. She was also a member of The Household Science Club, Milford Women’s Club and Iroquois Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed reading, BINGO and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Milford Christian Church or Iroquois Memorial Hospital.

Grace L. Peters, 96, Paxton, IL

Grace L. Peters, 96, of Paxton, IL died on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at Illinois Knights Templar Home in Paxton.

Visitation will be held for two hours prior to the 2:00 p.m. service on Saturday, September 19 at Knapp-Miller Funeral Home in Paxton. Pastor Jeff Cottingham will officiate. Burial will be in Glen Cemetery in Paxton.

Mrs. Peters was born July 30, 1913 in Royal, IL, a daughter of Simon and Hiska Duitsman Osterbur. She married Lloyd Peters in 1933 in Champaign, IL. He preceded her in death on January 23, 1986.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Roberta and Paul Arthur of Rantoul; one son, Donald Peters of Paxton; one half-sister, Betty Fish of Masschusetts; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, John B. Osterbur; one sister, Ann Reichardt; and one step-brother, Henry Dabney.

Mrs. Peters was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Paxton, Mary Circle and Paxton Women’s Club.

Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church of Paxton, Paxton Carnegie Library or Donor’s Choice.

Marvin Jack Winings, 73, Watseka, IL

Marvin Jack Winings, 73, of Watseka, IL, formerly of Oak Lawn, IL, died  on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at his home.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, September 18 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka where an 11 a.m. service will be held on Saturday, September 19. The Rev. James Small will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka, IL.

Mr. Winings was born July 7, 1936 in Gays, IL, a son of Glenn and Margaret Hicks Winings. He married Diane Wright on June 29, 1957 in Chicago, IL. She survives.

Other survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Irene Winings and a special niece, Patricia Cleary, all of New Lenox, IL.

Preceding him in death were his parents.

Mr. Winings was a truck driver for many years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.

Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice.

Robert (Bob) W. Shaw, 90, Rankin, IL

Robert (Bob) W. Shaw, 90, of Rankin, died September 16, 2009 at Heartland Health Care Center in Paxton. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Knapp Funeral Home in Rankin with a 2 hour prior visitation. Rev. Janet Longtin will be officiating and military rites will be by Cissna Park American Legion Post #527. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services with burial in Rankin Union Cemetery.

Robert was born the son of Presly and Ada Kimberlin Shaw on June 9, 1919 in Harpster, IL. He married Loella Hill on August 23, 1949 in Mattoon, IL. She survives.

Survivors also include one daughter, Penny Shaw (Roy Johnson) of Savoy, IL; one son, Timothy Shaw (Craig Rasmussen) of Elkhorn, WI; two grandchildren, Dustin Shaw and Drew Shaw of Elkhorn, WI; and one nephew, Cecil Shaw of Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers and an infant daughter.

Robert served in the U.S. Army 28 Infantry 110 Division Company M. He served in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, Central Europe, and The Battle of the Bulge. In Pennsylvania, he was General Bradley’s Driver. Robert was a 63 year member of the American Legion Post #527. Robert was an Electrician for IBEW Local 538 for 55 years. He was also an amateur radio operator, W9EII, and a member and participant of ARRL. He enjoyed working with electronics.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.

Mary E. Withers, 95, Claytonville, IL

Mary E. Withers, 95, of Claytonville, died at 10:45 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2009 at Country Health Nursing Home in Gifford, IL.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Pastor Matt Steendahl will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Milford.

Mrs. Withers was born May 24, 1914 in Nickelsville, VA, a daughter of John and Mossie Wolfe Collins. She married William Withers on November 5, 1932 in Kankakee. He preceded her in death on October 24, 1983.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Judith and Lyle Markwalder of Potomac; one brother and sister-in-law, Claude and Wanda Collins of Royal Center, IN; five sisters and two brothers-in-law, Ruth Provo of Wolcott, IN, Martha Stefaniak of Monticello, IN, Virginia and Jim Taylor of Indianapolis, IN, Dorothy and Larry Merrell and Mildred Nelson all of Lafayette, IN; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, her twin, Hugh, Lynn and James; three sisters, Ann Holscher, Fern Staten and Betty Sales; one son, William Withers; and one daughter, Joan McConnell.

Mrs. Withers was a homemaker. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Schwer and enjoyed growing flowers.

Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Schwer.

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Dean Ellsworth Brown, 70, Watseka, IL

Dean Ellsworth Brown, 70, of Watseka, IL, died at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka and for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. service on Thursday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Crescent City. The Rev. Joel Brown will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery in Crescent City.

Mr. Brown was born June 10, 1939 in Monticello, IL, a son of Wade Ellsworth and Emerzilla Harshbarger Brown. He married Gloria Jean Windhorn on September 20, 1959 in Danforth, IL. She survives.

Other survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Wayne and Jeanne Brown of Watseka, Jeff and Gail Brown of Bloomington and Kevin and fiancee, Audra, of Sheldon; one sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Delmar Graham of Urbana; one brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Sheila Brown of Bourbonnais; two sisters-in-law, Arvella Wolf of Florida and Alverda and Tom Voigt of Watseka; three brothers-in-law, Ardell Windhorn of Crescent City, Pastor Eldor and Joyce Windhorn of Westfield, IN and Harlan Windhorn of Bourbonnais; many nieces and nephews; four grandchildren and four step-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild and three step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law.

Mr. Brown retired from Standard Register in 2001 after thirty-three years of service. He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Crescent City. He enjoyed woodworking, spending time with his family, antiquing, attending flea markets, old ships, and watching Illini basketball.

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Crescent City or Iroquois Memorial Hospice.

Robert S. Poprawski, 77, Champaign, IL

Robert S. Poprawski, 77, of Champaign, IL died on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at his home.

A visitation will be held for one hour prior to the 11:00 a.m. service on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga. The Rev. James Small will officiate. Burial will be in the Brenton Twp. Cemetery in Piper City, IL.

Mr. Poprawski was born November 11, 1931 in Michigan, a son of Stanley and Catherine Schlueter Poprawski.

Survivors include one niece, Jennifer and Rick Mejia of Houston, TX; several cousins; and special neighbors and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Dolores M. Porawski; and one step-brother, Joseph Wilson.

Memorials may be made to the Onarga Christian Church or Donor’s Choice.

Gerald G. Stuckey, 92, Martinton, IL

                                                     Gerald G. Stuckey, 92, of Martinton, IL died Sunday, September 6, 2009 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.

Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka and for one hour prior to the 11:00 a.m. service on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at Martinton Church of Christ in Martinton. Pastor Chauncy Lattimer Jr. will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Mr. Stuckey was born October 9, 1916 inViewfield, Saskatchewan, a son of Lee O. and Celina LeCocq Stuckey. He married Roberta Houser on August 23, 1953 in Martinton. She survives.

Other survivors include two daughters, Susan Joy Stuckey of Herndon, VA and Donna Lynn Stuckey of Watseka; and three sisters, Lavella Arp of Momence and Ella Haberkorn and Dorothy Knoblauch both of Watseka.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister, Leota Boudreau.

Mr. Stuckey was a life-long farmer. He was a member of the Martinton Church of Christ; a member of Thee Olde Time Farm Club; founding member of the Prairie States Christian Service Camp; and the Toastmasters Club of Watseka. He was on the board of directors at Lincoln Christian University and had been a member of the Donovan School Board.

Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice.

Lester C. Rocke, 94, Fairbury, IL

Lester C. Rocke, 94, of Fairbury, IL, formerly of Cissna Park, IL, died on Monday, September 7, 2009 at Fairview Haven Nursing Home in Fairbury, IL.

Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park and on Thursday, September 10, 2009 for one hour prior to the 10:00 a.m. service at the Apostolic Christian Church in Cissna Park. Ministers of the church will officiate. Burial will be in the Apostolic Christian Cemetery in Cissna Park. Graveside military rites will be accorded by Cissna Park American Legion Post #527.

Mr. Rocke was born March 8, 1915 in Cissna Park, IL, a son of Andrew and Ida Stoller Rocke.

Surviving Mr. Rocke are two sisters, Doris Koehl of Fairbury and Aldean Kaufmann of Cissna Park; eleven nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Franklin Rocke; two sisters, Eulalia Eisenmann and Lorine Rocke; three brothers-in-law, Ed Eisenmann, Clarence Koehl and Walter Kaufmann; and one niece, Eldora Kaufmann

Mr. Rocke was a life-long farmer and was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Cissna Park.

Memorials may be made to Fairview Haven Nursing Home in Fairbury.

Emma L. “Polly” Peters, 86, Watseka, IL

Emma Louise “Polly” Peters, 86, of Watseka, IL died on Monday, September 7, 2009 at Gilman Health Care Center in Gilman, IL.

Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka, where services will follow immediately at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Charles Ballengee will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka.

Mrs. Peters was born July 14, 1923 in Crescent City, IL, a daughter of James E. and Verna Mahannah Thompson. She married Fay Allen Peters on August 23, 1941 in Parr, IN. He preceded her in death on March 2, 2002.

Survivors of Mrs. Peters include one son, James F. Peters of Star Lake, WI; two grandsons, Allen and Earl Blair of Watseka; two granddaughters, Amy Peters of Lostant, IL and Beth Peters of Bloomington, IL; six great-grandchildren; two nieces and their spouses, LuAnn and Mike DeMarse and Sandra and Mike Hartley all of Watseka; and one nephew, Nick Peters of Ashkum.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Harold and Otis Thompson; one sister, Dorothy Marsh; and one daughter, Dorothy Blair.

Mrs. Peters had been a homemaker. She was a member of the Pittwood Christian Church.

Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice or Donor’s Choice.

Ira L. McKinley, 85, Milford, IL

Ira L. “Mac” McKinley, 85, of Milford, IL died on Sunday, September 6, 2009 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka, IL.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford, where services will follow immediately at 7:00 p.m. The Rev. Neil Larimore will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Mr. McKinley was born August 17, 1924 in Milford, IL a son of Joseph R. and Flossie Wilt McKinley. He married Arlene V. Allen on June 27, 1953 in Crescent City, IL. She survives.

Other survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Wayne Lee of Milford, IL, Marge and Randall Warden of Ft. Wayne, IN, and Connie and Bill Bretzman of Chebanse, IL; two sons and daughters-in-law, Curt and Debra McKinley of Sheldon, IL and Ronald and Karen McKinley of Milford, IL; two sisters, Rosalee Martin of Watseka, IL and Mary Hillyer of Essex, IL.; thirteen grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and two sisters.

Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice.

LaVern J. Konow, 81, Chebanse, IL

LaVern J. Konow, 81, of Chebanse, IL died on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Faith Place in Danforth, IL.

Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2009  at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. Services will be on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Herscher, IL. The Rev. Rodney Serbus will officiate. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Chebanse.

Mr. Konow was born January 20, 1928 in Chebanse, IL, a son of John and Gladys Holtman Konow. He married LaVern D. Eckhoff on February 20, 1954 in Sollitt, IL. She survives.

Other survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Steve Tholen of Kankakee, IL and Valerie and Dale Simmons of Buckingham, IL; five grandchildren, Chris and Amy Tholen and Emily and Adam Wojnowski all of Kankakee, IL, Cindy Tholen of Chicago, IL, Erica Simmons and Elizabeth Simmons both of Bradley, IL; and three great-grandchildren, Tanner and Mya Tholen and Hannah Wojnowski all of Kankakee, IL.

Preceding Mr. Konow in death were his parents.

Mr. Konow was a life-long farmer in the Reddick area. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Herscher, also serving as an elder, and a member of the Herscher American Legion.

Memorials may be made to Faith Place at Prairieview in Danforth, IL; Iroquois Memorial Hospice; or Trinity Lutheran Church in Herscher.

Lawrence E. Hanson, 71, Pontiac, IL

Lawrence E. Hanson, 71, of Pontiac, IL died Thursday, September 3, 2009 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL.

Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 7, 2009 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, also at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. The Rev. Trudy Foote will officiate. Burial will be in the Clifton Cemetery in Clifton, IL.

Mr. Hanson was born September 21, 1937 in Clifton, IL, a son of Edward H. and Maxine L. Tatro Hanson Sr.

Survivors of Mr. Hanson include two daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa and Nick LaLuna of Kankakee, IL and Michelle ”Shelly” and Adam Clark of Pontiac, IL; one son, Richard Hanson of Fairbury, IL; one sister and brother-in-law, Linda and James Schultz of Herscher, IL; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Laverne and Betty Hanson of Chebanse, IL and Larry and Judy Hanson and Ed and Linda Hanson all of Clifton, IL; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Hanson farmed and had been a welder at A.O. Smith, Roper and American Highway Technologies. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cullom. He enjoyed fishing, raising horses and traveling in the West.

Memorials may be made to Family’s Wishes.

Allen G. Meier, 69, Watseka, IL

Allen G. Meier, 69, of Watseka, IL died on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka.

Cremation rites were accorded and a Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Zion Lutheran Church in Clifton, IL. The Rev. William Callister will officiate.

Mr. Meier was born August 24, 1940 in Clifton, IL, a son of Delbert and Erma Johnson Meier. He maried Phyllis K. Schultz on August 8, 1959 in Clifton. She survives.

Other survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Kay Peters of Oxford, IN and Karen and Jeff Klecan of Watseka; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Brad Meier of Champaign and Brian and Shelley Meier of Milford; his mother, Erma Meier of Danforth; one sister and brother-in-law, Darlene and Tom Kult of Fowler, IN; one brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Velma Meier of Chebanse; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Mr. Meier had farmed in Martinton, IL. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Clifton.

Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church in Clifton or Donor’s Choice.