David D. VanHoveln, 76, Milford, IL

David D. VanHoveln, 76, of Milford, IL passed away on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 at his home.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka and for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. service on Wednesday, Dec. 23 at St. John’s Lutheran Church at Schwer. The Rev. Matt Steendahl will officiate. Burial will be at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Schwer.

Mr. VanHoveln was born Nov. 13, 1933 in Ash Grove Township, a son of Hiram H. and Sophie H. Eilers VanHoveln. He married Shirley M. Hummel on Aug. 4, 1962 in Crescent City, IL and she survives.

Other survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Todd Schippert of Milford; one son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Jeanne VanHoveln of Milford; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Anna Marie and Lowell Easter of Urbana, IL and Ruth and Gordon Ewerks of Fruitland Park, FL; and five grandchildren, Cody and Jordan Schippert and Monica, Caleb and Seth VanHoveln, all of Milford.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Joe.

Mr. VanHoveln had been a life-long farmer. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Schwer.

Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Milford Ambulance or the Amyloidosis Foundation.