LaDonna Ikeler Walton, 80, West Frankfort, IL
LaDonna (Ikeler) Walton went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2010. She was born the daughter of Grace Price on August 27, 1929 in Evansville Indiana. Raised in Fairfield Illinois, she was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley McCord, granddaughter, Joni Lin Werkau and grandson, Ryan C. Parks. She married Earl J. Hallam of Fairfield and they had one son, Michael (Carol Anne) Hallam of Green Cove Springs, Florida. On May 24, 1950 she married Kenneth “Ike” Ikeler and together they had three daughters, Teresa (Chuck) Thompson of Phoenix Arizona, Kimberli Bacon of Kankakee and Kelli (Ken) Perry of Tucson Arizona. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. LaDonna and Ike owned and operated I.D. Tool Specialty in Albion Michigan and in 1968 moved the company and family to Watseka. They also owned the Krazy Corner in Watseka until Ike passed away in 1972.
LaDonna later went back to her home in southern Illinois and rekindled a relationship with a high school sweetheart, Jack Walton. They married in 1984 and managed the Gray Plaza Motel in West Frankfort until he passed away in 1987. She became an ordained minister and owned and operated the Masters Table, feeding the needy and teaching the Word of God. Her many talents included sewing, interior decorating, singing and praying. She touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed by all.
Visitation will be July 7th from 5 – 6 pm at Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka with a service at 6:00 p.m. Grandsons Noah Parks and Clayton Perry will present her eulogy. Private graveside services will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka
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Michael “Mike” E. Hawthorne, 67, Cissna Park, IL
Michael “Mike” E. Hawthorne, 67, of Cissna Park, IL passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at his home.
Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, at Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park where services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 30. Rev. Brent Zastrow and Rev. Neil Larimore will officiate. Burial will be at Cissna Park Cemetery in Cissna Park, IL.
Mr. Hawthorne was born Sept. 4, 1942 in Danville, IL, a son of Alva L. and Mary J. Miller Hawthorne. He married Christine Knapp on Aug. 27, 1960 in Goodwine, IL and she preceded him in death on July 1, 2000.
Survivors include two sisters and one brother-in-law, Nancy Lee of Watseka and Rosezella “Rosie” and Larry Allen of Woodland; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Steve and Karen Hawthorne of Milford and Clarence and Elizabeth “Libby” Hawthorne of Goodwine; and special friend, Wanda VonBerg of Cissna Park.
Besides his wife he was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Mark Edward Hawthorne.
Mr. Hawthorne was a Pressman at Standard Register in Watseka for 32 years. He was a fan of the Cubs, Illini, Bears and Nascar. He loved to race micromini tractors and run the melon wagon.
Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice.
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Harriet E. Johnson, 88, Danforth, IL
Harriet E. Johnson, 88, of Danforth, IL, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2010 at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth, IL.
A private graveside service will be held at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL.
Mrs. Johnson was born June 11, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of Richard and Grace Johnston Amis. She married Russell Johnson in Sept. 1943 in Evanston, IL and he preceded her in death in 1976.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Mary Lou Johnson of Watseka; one daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Robert Lenz of El Paso, IL; four grandchildren and spouses, Jodi and Alan Upchurch, Rachel and Brad Odgers, Jason and Emily Johnson and Rusty Johnson; and seven great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Dorothy.
Memorials may be made to Faith Place in Danforth, IL or Iroquois Memorial Hospice.
Arrangements by Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.
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Jean Caroline Lukens Leadingham, 86, Limestone, IL
Jean Caroline Lukens Leadingham, 86, of Limestone, Illinois; past to the glory of heaven, at her home, after a long full life, Thursday, June 24, 2010. Mrs. Leadingham was born in Chicago, Illinois, August 22, 1923 to William T. and Edith Mueller Lukens. Jean was married to Walter (Walt) Leadingham her true love, March 17, 1943 in Joliet, IL. He passed December 29, 1971..
She was also preceded in death by one son Michael, two- grandchildren; Wayne Leadingham, and one infant grandchild, Michael JR., step-brother, Bob Lukens and 2 step-sisters, Ruth and Barbara.
Memorials can be made to the family in care of Jean Leadingham. Flowers to be sent to Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka, Illinois.
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Gladys Ilene Reeder, 89, Watseka, IL
Gladys Ilene Reeder, 89, of Watseka, IL passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at Watseka Rehab & Health Care Center.
Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. service on Friday, June 25, at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford. Pastor Rod Light will officiate. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Milford.
Mrs. Reeder was born April 23, 1921 in Wasson, IL, a daughter of George and Joetta Bach Bryant. She married Charles Reeder on June 6, 1942 in Harco, IL and he preceded her in death in March, 1969.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Julie Reeder Jr. of Bryce; three daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Doug Land of Hoopeston, Charlene and Jerry Perkins of Granada, MN and Judy and Mark Hart of Milford; eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and four sisters.
Mrs. Reeder enjoyed country music and singing.
Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice or Donor’s Choice.
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Travis W. Rudisill, 27, Woodland, IL
Travis W. Rudisill, 27, of Woodland, IL passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2010 in Watseka, IL.
Visitation will run from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.
Mr. Rudisill was born Nov. 21, 1982 in Watseka, IL, a son of Jerry and Joanna Junglas Rudisill.
Survivors include his mother and grandmother, JoAnn Rudisill of Woodland; his father and step-mother, Jerry and Tina Rudisill of Watseka; an aunt and her friend, Lisa Rudisill and Jeff Bertram of Watseka; an uncle, Kenneth Rudisill of Woodland, IL, Becky Rudisill of Watseka, IL; a cousin, Duane Michael of Woodland, IL; and special friend, Kelly Trumble of Watseka, IL.
He was preceded in death by his father and grandfather, Kenneth J. Rudisill; his step-father, Earl Norris; and an aunt, Jane Rudisill.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Family Wishes.
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Leo Patrick “Pat” Rose, 78, Clifton, IL
Leo Patrick “Pat” Rose, 78, of Clifton, IL passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at Provena St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, IL.
Visitation will run for one hour prior to the 7 p.m. memorial service on Thursday, June 24 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. Rev. William Callister will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded.
Mr. Rose was born March 3, 1932 in LaSalle, IL, a son of Leo and Bernice Pellican Rose. He married Peggy Holzhauer on Aug. 7, 1971 in Clifton and she survives.
Other survivors include four daughters, Leeann Rose of Ogelsby, IL, Teri Fidler of Bradley, IL, Tracy Fidler of Clifton, IL and Lynn Demoynk of Cherry, IL; one son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Lynn Rose of Ogelsby, IL; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, June Eiten.
Mr. Rose served in the US Marines during the Korean Conflict, earning the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal and the National Service Medal. He was a retired sales manager for Joyce Beverage in Joliet. He enjoyed camping, boating, hunting and fishing, but really enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his “river buddies”.
Memorials may be made to Family Wishes.
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Robert “Bud” Peters, 81, Watseka, IL
Robert “Bud” Peters, 81, of Watseka, IL passed away on Friday, June 18, 2010 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.
Visitation will run from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22, at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka, where services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23. Rev. Paul Copeland will officiate. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka, where military graveside rites will be accorded by Watseka American Legion Post #23 and Iroquois County VFW Post #7450.
Mr. Peters was born Jan. 29, 1929 in Watseka, IL, a son of Ernest and Pearl Cahoe Peters. He married Bonnie Hemp on June 9, 1962 in Philo, IL and she preceded him in death on Aug. 18, 1991. He then married Sandra Kuhlman Elliott on Oct. 10, 1992 in Watseka and she survives.
Other survivors include four daughters, Bobbi Peters and fiance Scott Laten of Scottsdale, AZ, Sally and John Emmert of Bloomington, IL, Tammy Bohlmann and fiance Curtis Hubert of Watseka, and Vicki and Kurt Olson of Pataskala, OH; one son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Stacey Elliott of Johnson City, TN; and ten grandchildren, Alexandra Matossian, Kelsey Emmert, Haley Emmert, Cassie Elliott, Paige Elliott, Vanessa Elliott, Samantha Daniels, Cody Daniels, Madeline Olson and Michael Olson.
Besides his first wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Mr. Peters served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Watseka, the Watseka Elks Lodge, the Watseka American Legion Post #23, and the Iroquois County VFW Post #7450. After retiring from farming, he was employed by the Secretary of State Driver License Bureau for several years and was later employed for thirteen years by the City of Watseka. He was an avid pilot who enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and farming. Bud was loved by his family and friends and will be dearly missed.
Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice.
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Wayne Eugene Bowton, 91, Charlotte, NC
Wayne Eugene Bowton, age 91, of Charlotte, NC, died Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at Presbyterian Hospital. Born March 2, 1919 in Sheldon, IL, he was a son of the late Wilton and Cloa Eastburn Bowton. Mr. Bowton retired as a welder of Inland Steel Company after 26 years of service. He enjoyed traveling and building houses, boats and planes. Mr. Bowton was known for his ability to repair any object.
The service to celebrate the life of Wayne Eugene Bowton will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2010 at Knapp Funeral Home in Sheldon, IL with the Rev. Van Haas officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Sheldon Cemetery.
Survivors include a daughter, Lois Bowton Marek and her husband, James, of Charlotte, NC, two sons, Robert Bowton and his wife, Diane, of Hillsboro, OR and Jerry Bowton and his wife, Patricia, of San Antonio, TX; seven grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bowton was preceded in death by his wife, Frieda Laffern Bowton; a brother, Donald Bowton; and a sister, Irene Bowton Goin.
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Mary Louise Fletcher, 72, Watseka, IL
Mary Louise Fletcher, 72, of Watseka, IL passed away on Monday, June 14, 2010 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.
Visitation will run from 3-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka and for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. service on Friday, June 18, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Watseka. Rev. Donald Love will officiate. Burial will be at Prairie Dell Cemetery in Iroquois, IL.
Mrs. Fletcher was born Nov. 8, 1937 in Onarga, IL, a daughter of Henry J. and Amanda E. Hopmann Cluver. She married David Allen Fletcher on June 29, 1957 in Ash Grove and he preceded her in death on Aug. 2, 1995.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Tod and Gayle Fletcher of Iroquois and Tim and Lisa Fletcher of Donovan; one daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Randie Orr of Watseka; one sister, Carol Kane, of Watseka; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Robert and Shirley Cluver of Kankakee, and David and Judy Cluver and Jim Cluver all of Watseka; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Onnie and Nancy Hilgendorf of Donovan; seven grandchildren and spouses, Stacey and Aaron Meyer of Bloomington, IL, Tricia Orr of Chicago, Anthony Fletcher of Ft. Wayne, IN, Airman 1st Class Nicholas and Leah Fletcher of Omaha, NE, Ashton Fletcher, Heather Fletcher and Kyle Fletcher all of Donovan; and one great-grandchild, Griffin Meyer of Bloomington, IL.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.
Mrs. Fletcher was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Watseka where she was involved in evangelism. She was a former Sunday School teacher and also participated in the Shut-In Tape Ministry. She kept busy over the years working for the Donovan Egg Farm, helping her husband farm in the Donovan area and working at TRW Condensor in Watseka. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren in their various sporting events, bowling, fishing and playing cards.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church in Watseka or Iroquois Memorial Hospice.
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Vivian F. Trumble, 92, Watseka, IL
Vivian F. Trumble, 92, of Watseka, IL passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka.
Visitation will run for one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. service on Tuesday, June 15, at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka. Rev. Paul Copeland will officiate. Burial will be at Prairie Dell Cemetery in Iroquois, IL.
Ms. Trumble was born March 14, 1918 in Martinton, IL, a daughter of Jesse L. and Faye Hedge Trumble.
Survivors include three sisters and one brother-in-law, Helen Kaufman and Mae and Ted Horner, all of Watseka and Betty Margrey of Cissna Park; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Trumble of Donovan and Shirley Trumble of Crescent City; eight nieces and seven nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.
Ms. Trumble attended school in Donovan and Crawfordsville, IN. She was the first woman pharmacist in Watseka where she worked at Faye’s Drug Store for over twenty-five years.
Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice.
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Judy Daniels Andersch, 67, Lake Havasu, AZ
Judy Daniels Andersch, 67, of Lake Havasu, AZ, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2010 in Lake Havasu, AZ.
Private services will be held in Lake Havasu, AZ.
Ms. Andersch was born Feb. 15, 1943 in West Virginia.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Albert and Sue Daniels, Jr. of Plainfield, IL, James Daniels of Lake Havasu, AZ and Otto and Monica Daniels of Paxton, IL; one brother, David Bounds of Oak Hill,WV; and seven grandchildren, Jack Daniels, Billy Daniels and Kyle Daniels of Plainfield, IL, Brittany Daniels of Chatsworth, IL and Jamie Daniels, Tracy Daniels and Jori Daniels of Chicago, IL.
Ms. Andersch was preceded in death by her parents.
Ms. Andersch was a loving grandmother, sister and friend. She helped everyone start their day at the BP station in Roberts.
“We love you, mom, and you are always in our thoughts and prayers.”
Local arrangements by Knapp-Miller Funeral Home in Paxton, IL.
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Richard A. Deany, 75, Hot Springs, AR
Funeral services for Richard A. Deany, 75, of Hot Springs, AR and formerly of Chebanse, IL will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at Sts. Mary & Joseph Catholic Church in Chebanse, IL. Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 14, 2010 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton, IL. Burial will be in the Sts. Mary and Joseph Cemetery in Chebanse, IL.
Mr. Deany was born on April 3, 1935 in Chatsworth, IL, the son of William J. and Kathryn M. Berlett Deany. He married Myrna C. Downing on April 7, 1956 in Chebanse, IL. She preceded him in death on September 3, 1992. He then married the former Pam Stewart Bergman in Watseka, IL on September 8, 1993 and she survives in Hot Springs, AR.
He is also survived by daughters, Terri (Dan) Stauffenberg of Manteno and Chris (Mike) Brouillet of Jupiter, FL; and sons, David (Dr. Deidre) Deany of Clifton, IL and Rick (Karen) Deany of Chebanse, IL. There are stepchildren, Jill (Ron) Wallace of Hot Springs, AR and Joe (Gina) Bergman of Bourbonnais, IL. Also, thirteen grandchildren, Derek, Courtney and Sidney Stauffenberg, Sarah Brouillet, Philip Brouillet and Kayla Deany, Taylor Deany, Jason (Kathy) Deany, Matt Deany and Adam (Kristy) Deany, Dylan Birge, Hayley Birge and Jake Bergman. In addition there are three great-grandchildren, Annabelle Deany, Elizabeth Deany and Bryce Deany. A sister, Millie (Tom) Stevenson survives in Chebasne, IL. In addition to his first wife , he was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert Deany and four sisters, Marjorie Dubois, Arlene Wendling, Delores Deany and Wilma Milton.
Dick enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles, boating, the outdoors, traveling and trucking throughout the U.S. He was affectionately known as “Digger”. He enjoyed being with family and friends.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Jacob E. “Jake” Salm, 78, Martinton, IL
Jacob E. “Jake” Salm, 78, of Martinton, IL passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Heartland Health Care in Paxton, IL.
Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, June 11, at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka and for one hour prior to the 1 p.m. service on Saturday, June 12 at Centennial Christian Church in Watseka. Joe Hughes will officiate. Burial will be at Tegge Cemetery in Martinton.
Mr. Salm was born June 21, 1931 in Martinton, IL, a son of Martin and Ethel Bear Salm. He married Phyllis “Annie” Everett on April 11, 1953 in Martinton and she preceded him in death on Oct. 3, 1999.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Janice Salm of Papineau; one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Jay Matthews of Bloomington, IL; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and Ruth Salm of Watseka and Wendell and Sandy Salm of Martinton; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Cora and Richard LeSage and Opal and Kenneth Tatro all of Martinton; three grandchildren, Travis, Jace and Jasmine Salm; one sister-in-law, Mary Salm of Watseka; and seventeen nieces and nephews.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Frank; an infant brother and sister; two nieces; and one nephew.
Mr. Salm served in the US Army. He was a lifetime farmer in the Martinton area. He was a member and elder of Centennial Christian Church in Watseka. He also served on the Iroquois County Fair Board, the Iroquois County Zoning Board and Prarie States Christian Camp Board for many years.
Memorial may be made to Centennial Christian Church, Prairie States Christian Camp or Donor’s Choice.
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Derrick Gaddis, 42, Milford, IL
Derrick Gaddis, 42, of Milford, IL passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka, IL.
Visitation will run from 10 a.m. until the 1 p.m. service on Saturday, June 12, at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford. Rev. Neil Larimore will officiate. Burial will be at Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston, IL.
Mr. Gaddis was born Aug. 16, 1967 in Chicago, IL, a son of Butch and Gwendolyn McCain Gaddis.
Survivors include his mother, Gwendolyn Gaddis of Birmingham, AL; one sister, Cynthia McCain of Danville, IL; one nephew, Deitrich Gaddis of Danville, IL; his fiancee, Ronda Buhrmester of Milford; one step-brother, Vincent Gaddis of California; and his grandmother, Sally McCain of Chicago.
Preceding him in death was his father, Butch Gaddis.
Mr. Gaddis loved canoeing, softball and football and enjoyed collecting stamps and coins. He was an Illini fan. He was currently enrolled at DACC in the Wind Technology Program. He worked at Uarco for fifteen years and at Baltimore Air Coil for eight years.
Memorials may be made to Family Wishes.
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Irene H. Burnett, 86, Onarga, IL
Irene H. Burnett, 86, of Onarga, IL passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Piper City Rehab & Living Center in Piper City, IL.
A graveside service will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, June 10 at Onarga Cemetery in Onarga, IL. Rev. Elizabeth Reis will officiate.
Mrs. Burnett was born July 3, 1923 in Leonard, IL, a daughter of William and Clara Sims Bretzman. She married Donald A. Burnett on July 3, 1951 in Onarga, IL and he preceded her in death on Feb. 11, 2010.
Survivors include four daughters and two sons-in-law, Sandra Eshleman of Watseka, Barbara Thorne of Onarga, Christine and Charles Barham of Strawn and Peggy and Earl Dennison of Rantoul; one son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Nancy Rohr of Green Cove Springs, FL; one sister, Evelyn Taylor of Milford; one brother, Fred Bretzman of Kankakee; seventeen grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, one sister and one daughter, Shirley Wetmore.
Mrs. Burnett was a member of the Onarga United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be made to Onarga United Methodist Church or Donor’s Choice.
Arrangement by Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga, IL.
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Keith R. West, 92, Watseka, IL
Keith R. West, 92, of Watseka, IL passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.
Visitation will run from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 10 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka, IL and for one hour prior to the 10 a.m. service on Friday, June 11, at the First United Methodist Church, also in Watseka. Rev. Paul Copeland will officiate. Burial will be at Lake Twp. Cemetery in Lake Village, IN. Military graveside rites will be provided by the Watseka American Legion Post #23 and the Iroquois County VFW Post #7450.
Mr. West was born Feb. 13, 1918 in Momence, IL, a son of Walter Lloyd and Margaret Rainford West. He married Betty Stallard on Aug. 28, 1948 in Watseka, IL and she survies.
Other survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Rodney Bohlmann of Maryland and Diane and John Ruch of Bourbonnais; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Shawn West and Stuart and Debbie West all of Watseka; one brother, Bill West of Morocco, IN; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruby and Raymond Arseneau of Watseka and Phyliss and Frank Gladson of Mountain Home, AR; eleven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters.
Mr. West served in the US Army during WWII. He was a farmer. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Watseka and the Masonic Lodge, in which he was a 33rd Degree. He also loved to build things in his shop.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in Watseka or Family Wishes.
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Joe Lopez, 62, Champaign, IL
Joe Lopez, 62, of Champaign, IL passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Visitation will run from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, at Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga, IL. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 9, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Gilman, IL. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Gilman, IL.
Mr. Lopez was born Nov. 21, 1947 in Detroit, MI, a son of Atanacio and Cruz Hernandez Lopez. He married Guadalupe Sanchez in Feb., 1981 in Watseka, IL and she survives.
Other survivors include three daughters, Alicia Lemus of Iowa, Johanna Lopez of Watseka and Jocelyn Lopez of Champaign; two step-daughters, Rosa Hemp of Ashkum and Nancy Garcia of Milford; his father, Atanacio R. Lopez of Kentucky; six grandchildren; five brothers, Antonio “Tony” Lopez of Gilman, Atanacio Lopez Jr. of Gilman, Leonardo Lopez of Evansville, IN, Frank Lopez of Pontiac, MI and Santos Lopez of Edingburg, TX; and four sisters, Olga Martinez of Onarga, Mary Garcia of Onarga, Anita Melgoza of Gilman and Estella Lopez of Austin, TX.
He was preceded in death by his mother; one brother, Reynaldo Lopez; one sister, Rosa Castellano; and one son, Jose Lopez Jr.
Mr. Lopez was a welder. He had a love of cars and Tex-Mex music.
Memorials may be made to Family Wishes.
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Herbert Orin Ireland, 90, Gilman, IL
Herbert Orin Ireland, 90, of Gilman, IL passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at the Heartland Healthcare Center in Paxton, IL.
Visitation will run from4-8:30 p.m. on Monday, June 7, at Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 8. Burial will be at the Onarga Cemetery in Onarga, IL. Military graveside rites will be provided by the Onarga American Legion.
Mr. Ireland was born June 12, 1919 in Buckley, IL, a son of H. Glenn and Stella Perkinson Ireland. He married Mary L. Austin on March 1, 1941 in Champaign, IL and she preceded him in death on July 6, 2007.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Marin F. and Joe Mattingly of Champaign, IL and Jeanne L. and Mark Weiss of Oak Forest, IL; one sister, Edith Ireland of East Lansing, MI; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Orin Lee.
Mr. Ireland was in the Army COE during WWII. He had his PhD and was a professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Illinois from 1947-1979 where upon his retirment, he became Professor Emeritus. He was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Geological Society of America, the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Assoc., Sigma XI, Chi Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi, the U of I Presidents Council, the U of I Alumni Assoc., the Onarga United Methodist Church, the NRA, and the Onarga American Legion. He also served on the Iroquois County Board in 1981 and was a trustee of the Grand Prairie Seminary from 1982-2000.
Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice.
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Doyle G. Griffin, 56, Sheldon, IL
Doyle G. Griffin, 56, of Sheldon, IL passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at his residence.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 5 at Knapp Funeral Home in Sheldon, IL. Rev. James Small will officiate.
Mr. Griffin was born Oct. 13, 1953 in Fayetteville, TN, a son of Robert Erskin and Ruth Mitchell Hobbs. He married Eleanor Snyder on Aug. 30, 1991 in Homewood, IL and she survives.
Other survivors include his mother, Ruth Hobbs of Fayetteville, TN; two sons and daughters-in-law, Patrick and Angie Griffin of Petersburg, TN and Jeremiah and Mo Griffin of Unionville, TN; two grandchildren, Hannah and Paige Griffin; one sister, Sandra Jones of Fayetteville, TN; one aunt, Barbara Pearson of Fayetteville, TN; and his mother-in-law, Wilma Snyder of Chebanse, IL.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Hobbs; one brother, Robert L. Hobbs; and two sisters, Shelby Joyce Swinford and Donna Jean Poarch.
Mr. Griffin had served in the US Marine Corps. and had been employed as a truck driver.
Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice.
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Floyd W. Pitzer, 93, Milford, IL
Floyd W. Pitzer, 93, of Milford, IL passed away on Monday, May 31, 2010 at Gilman Healthcare Center in Gilman, IL.
Visitation will run for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. service on Friday, June 4 at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford, IL. Rev. Neil Larimore will officiate. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Milford, IL.
Mr. Pitzer was born Nov. 11, 1916 in Goodwine, IL, a son of Alva E. and Laura Reetz Pitzer. He married Paullina Berniece Buss on June 17, 1940 in Watseka, IL and she preceded him in death on July 14, 2000.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Howard W, Lynn August, Vernon Lee and Arthur; and two sisters, Olive Decker and Illiah Webster.
Mr. Pitzer was a member of the Milford Masonic Lodge. He was a farmer and worked for McKinley Rodeo, where he was an announcer. He also was a judge at horse shows.
Memorials may be made to Donor’s choice.
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Bonita “Bonnie” Brave, 79, Chebanse, IL
Bonita “Bonnie” Brave, 79, of Chebanse, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights, IL.
Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton where services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 4. Rev. Vern Arseneau will officiate. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Chebanse.
Mrs. Brave was born Sept. 8, 1930 in Kankakee, IL, a daughter of Edward and Irene Miller Houde. She married Donald “Bud” Brave on Nov. 26, 1949 in Kankakee and he survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Linda Powell and special friend, Dave Alberts and Becky and Bob Elumbaugh, all of Clifton, IL; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Craig Brave of Evansville, IN and Brett and Chrystal Brave of Chebanse; ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; her very special father- and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brave; and special friend, Sylvia Perzee.
Mrs. Brave was a seamstress for 17 years at Teamprint. She enjoyed camping and going to garage sales and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to St. James Hospice of Chicago Heights, IL.
Please sign the guestbook at knappfuneralhomes.com.
