Melvin G. Schroeder, 72, Wellington, IL
Melvin G. Schroeder, 72, of Wellington, IL passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospital in Hoopeston, IL.
Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m on Monday, Aug. 2, at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford where services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 3. Rev. Kenny Ramsey will officiate. Burial will be at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Stockland, IL.
Mr. Schroeder was born Jan. 31, 1938 in Milford, IL, a son of Charles and Ruth Carter Schroeder. He married Brenda L. Brewster on Feb. 14, 2005 in Wellington, IL and she survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Rhonda Henrichs and husband, Allen of Onarga, IL and Julie Reeder and husband, Charles of Milford, IL; four sons, Steve Schroeder and wife, Amanda of Carmi, IL, Mike Schroeder and wife, Kimberly of Milford, IL, Donald Schroeder and wife, Trisha of Loda, IL and Darrin Brewster and wife, Liz of Wellington, IL; two sisters, Lois Charlene Schroeder and Waneta Lane both of Milford, IL; five brothers, Terry Schroeder of Milford, IL, Rodney Schroeder and wife, Addie of Hoopeston, IL, Charles Schroeder of Kentland, IN and Ronnie Schroeder of Milford, IL; twenty-five grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents; one sister; one son, Melvin and one granddaughter.
Mr. Schroeder worked at the Wellington Grain Company for forty years. He was a member of the Hoopeston American Legion, was an avid woodworker and loved collecting guns and knives.
Memorials may be made to the Melvin G. Schroeder Memorial Fund.
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Joseph M. Roberts, 87, Cissna Park, IL
Joseph Marion Roberts, 87, of Cissna Park, IL passed away on Monday, July 26, 2010 at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth, IL.
Visitation will run from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. service on Thursday, July 29, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cissna Park. Rev. Benjamin Meyer will officiate. Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Cissna Park. Military graveside rites will be provided by the Cissna Park American Legion Post #527.
Mr. Roberts was born June 17, 1923 in Fairbury, IL, a son of Chester and Iva Metz Roberts. He married Ruth M. Scheiwe on Sept. 27, 1942 in Boswell, IN and she survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Joseph M. Roberts Jr. and his wife, Cindy, of Momence, IL and Jim R. Roberts and his wife, Lin, of Mokena, IL; one sister, Joy Roy and her husband, Don, of Eddieville, IL; eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Roberts served in the U.S. Marine Corp. during WWII, from 1944 to 1945. He started his career selling insurance by working for Country Companies for ten years and then started up Roberts Insurance Agency in Cissna Park. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Cissna Park and had also been a member of the Cissna Park American Legion Post #527 for over fifty years. He was an avid fisherman and golfer and loved spending time with his family.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Cissna Park, Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth or the Joseph Marion Roberts Memorial Fund.
Arrangements by Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park, IL.
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Elizabeth L. Schneider, 51, Clifton, IL
Elizabeth Lynne Schneider, 51, of Clifton, IL passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at her home.
Visitation will run from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 29, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clifton. Rev. Vern Arseneau and Rev. Charles Wheeler will officiate. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Chebanse, IL.
Ms. Schneider was born Feb. 7, 1959 in Kankakee, IL, a daughter of Lionel and Lorretta Correll Schneider.
Survivors of Ms. Schneider include her parents of Clifton, IL; one sister, Dawn Williams of Bourbonnais, IL; one nephew, Kyle Haynes of Bourbonnais, IL; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Truman and Helen Correll and William and Irene Schneider.
Ms. Schneider was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clifton. She enjoyed crafting, working puzzles, attending flea markets and spending time with her family. Over the years she had been empoyed by Littelfuse, Chicago Steel Tape and Baker & Taylor Company.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley.
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Mona I. Post, 92, Crescent City, IL
Mona I. Post, 92, of Crescent City, IL passed away on Monday, July 26, 2010 at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth, IL.
Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka, IL and from 10 a.m. on Friday, July 30, until the 11 a.m. service at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Crescent City, IL. Rev. Pete Henrich will officiate. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery in Crescent City.
Mrs. Post was born Dec. 31, 1917 in Crescent City, a daughter of Henry and Rose Bruniga Rabe. She married Edward Post on Sept. 25, 1938 in Crescent City and he survives.
Other survivors include twelve godchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and special friend, Vesta Metz of Crescent City.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two godchildren.
Mrs. Post was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Crescent City where she taught Sunday School for thirty-eight years. She was a former member and past president of Mission Society; a member of A.A.R.P.; and volunteered at Prairieview Lutheran Home and for the American Red Cross.
Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Crescent City, IL or Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth, IL.
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Mary Ellen Lucas, 81, Springfield, VA
Mary Ellen Lucas, 81, a native of Onarga, IL, died July 20, 2010 at her home in Springfield, VA following a brief battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be at Knapp Funeral Home, 115 W. Seminary Ave., Onarga, IL, at 2 PM Saturday, July 31, 2010, with Methodist Pastor Elizabeth Reis officiating. Interment will follow immediately at the Onarga Township Cemetery.
Mary Ellen was born on December 9, 1928 in Onarga, IL. She was one of 12 children born to William and Gussie Dannehl. She married Charles Lucas on February 23, 1951.
Mary Ellen was a dedicated Air Force wife and avid volunteer worker. She accompanied her husband on military assignments over 20 years, including seven years in Germany. A Pentagon assignment brought them to the Nation’s Capital in 1966 and residency in Springfield, VA. She was a member of Springfield’s American Legion Auxiliary Post 176 for more than 25 years, serving as a volunteer in its Bingo Program and bimonthly Blood Drives. In addition, she worked as a Red Cross volunteer for more than 10 years in the Pharmacy at Fort Belvoir’s Dewitt Community Hospital where she was selected as the 2009 Volunteer of the Year. She was honored by the Air Force Association for hosting its Outstanding Airmen of the Year program for 30 years at its annual National Convention.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Charles; a sister, Erna Mae Danforth of Onarga IL; and two brothers, Robert (Ruth) Dannehl of Watseka, IL, and Wayne (Carole) Dannehl of Hayward, WI.
Mrs. Lucas was preceded in death by her son Dean; her parents; brothers Henry, Kenneth, Lester, Russell and Raymond Dannehl; and sisters Margaret Tistra, Viola White, and Dorothy Lambert.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in Mary’s memory may be sent to the D. L. Reed Scholarship Fund, the Onarga Historical Society, or the donor’s choice.
Anna Marie Gudeman, 90, Cissna Park, IL
Anna Marie Gudeman, 90, of Cissna Park, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Hoopeston Community Memorial Nursing Home in Hoopeston, IL.
Visitation will run from 3-8 p.m. on Sunday, July 25, at Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park, IL. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 26, at Christian Bible Church in Cissna Park, IL. Burial will be at Amity Cemetery in Goodwine, IL.
Mrs. Gudeman was born Nov. 30, 1919 in rural Rankin, IL, a daughter of Fred and Marie Bauman Schupbach. She married Wilbert J. Gudeman on Feb. 2, 1946 in Danville, IL and he preceded her in death on Jan. 16, 2006.
Survivors include seven children, Victor (Carin) Gudeman of Bloomington, IL, Roger (Nelle) Gudeman of Lexington, IL, Velma Bird of Bloomington, IL, Alice (Leonard) McKean of Cissna Park, IL, Jeffrey (Rena) Gudeman of Wellington, IL, Marvin (Karen) Gudeman of Wadddell, AZ, and Harry (Linda) Gudeman of Lafayette, IN; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Lucille Steffen of Eureka, IL, and Frieda Schupbach and Rosella and Andy Bauer all of Cissna Park, IL; one brother-in-law and spouse, Ed and Dottie Gudeman of Greenwood, IN; two sisters-in-law, Caroline Gudeman and Myrtle Schupbach, both of Cissna Park, IL; sixteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchidren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters.
Mrs. Gudeman had been a teacher for twenty-five years and was a charter member of the Christian Bible Church in Cissna Park, IL.
Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice or Radio Bible Class.
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James L. Swartz, 64, Watseka, IL
James L. Swartz, 64, of Watseka, IL passed away on Monday, July 19, 2010 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.
Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, July 23 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka, IL and from 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. service on Saturday, July 24 at the First Christian Church in Watseka. Rev. Wayne Meyer will officiate. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka, IL. Military graveside rites will be provided by Watseka American Legion Post #23 and Iroquois County VFW Post #7450.
Mr. Swartz was born May 11, 1946 in Trenton, NJ, a son of Jeff and Mary Ludvick Swartz. He married Kathie Shuper on April 9, 1977 in Watseka, IL and she survives.
Other survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Stacey and Jim Bruno of Kankakee, IL and Jamie and Josh Jolley of Bloomington, IL; one son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Abby Swartz of Watseka; one sister and brother-in-law, Myra and Ted Lease of Watseka; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jeff and Betty Swartz of Orlando, FL and John and Anna Swartz of St. Cloud, FL; and six grandchildren, Austyn, Andrew and Abbie Bruno, Ava and Owen Swartz and Mason Jolley.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Swartz served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Watseka, Watseka American Legion Post #23, and Iroquois County VFW Post #7450. He was a retired member of Teamsters Local #705, having driven five years for Eastern Express and twenty-five years for Rudolf Express.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association or Wounded Warriors.
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Donna J. delFierro, 70, Watseka, IL
Donna J. delFierro, 70, of Watseka, IL passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Watseka Rehab and Health Care Center.
Ms. delFierro was born Aug. 15, 1939 in Peoria, IL, a daughter of Donald and Elta Fern Jackson Martin. She married Cesar delFierro in 1966 in Peoria, IL and later was divorced from him.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Michael Martin and Lisa delFierro of Watseka; one daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Larry Renfrow of Irving, TX; and two grandchildren, Samantha and Alex.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Ms. delFierro was an LPN. She loved spending time with her family and pets, enjoyed riding horses and was an avid reader.
Cremation rites will be accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society.
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Arrangements by Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka, IL.
Clarabelle Gillenwater, 78, Herod, IL
Clarabelle Gillenwater, 78, of Herod, IL, formerly of Watseka, IL, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, IL.
Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka, IL, where services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21. Rev. Joe Dapelo will officiate. Burial will be at Iroquois Memorial Park in Watseka, IL.
Mrs. Gillenwater was born April 2, 1932 in Watseka, IL, a daughter of Ernest and Ethel Tharp Shafer. She married Jackson Billy Gillenwater on Jan. 15, 1949 in Watseka, IL and he preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 1986.
Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Janice and Roy H. Flynn of Herod, IL and Susan Pigg of Boise, ID; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Sandy Gillenwater and Jay and Cindy Gillenwater, all of Watseka; nineteen grandchildren and thirty-seven great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and two sisters.
Mrs. Gillenwater was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Watseka; Watseka American Legion Auxiliary; and Iroquois County VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed word search puzzles, playing cards and crocheting.
Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation.
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Arthur C. Jensen, 97, Watseka, IL
Arthur C. Jensen, 97, of Watseka, IL, formerly of Clifton, IL passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2010 at Watseka Rehab and Healthcare Center.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 24, at Zion Lutheran Church in Clifton, IL. Rev. William Callister will officiate. Burial will be at Clifton Cemetery in Clifton, IL.
Mr. Jensen was born Oct. 4, 1912 in Clifton, IL, a son of Lars K. and Minnie Petersen Jensen. He married Alice H. Regnier on Aug. 30, 1941 in Clifton, IL and she preceded him in death on May 31, 2009.
Survivors include one daughter, Linda Kramer of Florida; one goddaughter, Karen Klecan of Watseka; one sister, Doris Tutt of Saukville, WI; one brother, Kenneth Jensen of Clifton; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his wife he was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Eloise Trail.
Mr. Jensen was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Clifton, IL. He enjoyed baseball and hockey.
Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church in Clifton, IL or Donor’s Choice.
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Arrangements by Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka, IL.
Nancy J. Durflinger, 70, Watseka, IL
Nancy J. Durflinger, 70, of Watseka, IL passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka, IL.
A graveside visitation ran from 10:30 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. graveside service today, Monday, July 19, at GAR Cemetery in Watseka, IL. Joe Hughes will officiate.
Mrs. Durflinger was born Dec. 11, 1939 in Watseka, IL, a daughter of John Lester and Ruth Mae Glines Sapp. She was married to Albert Durflinger and he preceded her in death on Feb. 4, 1993.
Survivors include one son, Avery Durflinger Sr. of Watseka; three daughters and one son-in-law, Bertha Durflinger of Ohio, Ruth and Danny Arthur of Greencastle, IN and Susie Durflinger of Gibson City, IL; seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Paul; and one daughter, Nellie.
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Arrangements by Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka, IL.
Ruth J. Stowe, 79, Oakwood, IL
Ruth J. Stowe, 79, of Oakwood, IL passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Provena United Samaritans Medical Center in Danville, IL.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 19, at Maple Grove Cemetery in Milford, IL.
Ms. Stowe was born March 5, 1931 in Glenwood, IL, a daughter of Silas and Marie O’Laughlin Stowe. She worked in the medical field as a nurse.
Survivors include one nephew, Kenneth Stowe Jr.; two great-nephews; and one great-niece.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.
Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church in Milford or Donor’s Choice.
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Arrangements by Knapp Funeral Home in Milford, IL.
Tom Darrell Wolfe, 79, Chebanse, IL
Tom Darrell Wolfe, 79, of Chebanse passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at his home.
At Tom’s request, a Celebration of Life Service will be at his business, Wolfe Burial Vault Company in Chebanse, on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Casual dress is requested. A private family graveside service will be held at the Evergreen Cemetery in Chebanse.
Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 19, 2010 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton.
Mr. Wolfe was born on July 7, 1931 in Chebanse, a son of William “Billy” and Marguerite Mihm Wolfe. He married Donna Graves on November 19, 1955 in Kankakee. She preceded him in death on May 16, 2002.
Survivors include one son, Rod (Sue) Wolfe of Chebanse, two daughters, Polly (David) Demers and Dawn (Kyle) Hansen all of Kankakee, eight grandchildren, Luke (Amber) Wolfe of Bloomington, Hope Wolfe of Homestead, FL, Holli Wolfe of Kankakee, Lindsay (fiance, Michael Diggs) Demers of St. Joseph, MI, Ginny Demers of Jacksonville, FL, Jamie Demers, Michael Hansen and Hannah Hansen all of Kankakee, one great-grandchild, Kingston Wolfe of Bloomington; one sister, Bonnie Winterroth of Chebanse, and many classmates and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Shirley and Virgil “Bode” Wolfe and three sisters, Arvilla Curio, Phyllis Bishop and Audrey Gull.
Mr. Wolfe served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was the owner & operator of Wolfe Burial Vault Company in Chebanse. He was also co-owner of County Line Crematory in Chebanse. He was a member of the Chebanse Lions Club and served on the Jesse Bell Lane Park Board and Evergreen Cemetery Board. He was a Chebanse Village Trustee. Tom enjoyed bird watching, gardening, visiting the Ozarks with his family and spending time with his family, friends and classmates that visited him daily.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kankakee Valley Hospice, Evergreen Cemetery or Riverside Foundation c/o Nursing Excellence.
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Gladys Marie Hanson, 95, Clifton, IL
Gladys Marie Hanson, 95, of Clifton, IL passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Merkle-Knipprath Nursing Home in rural Clifton.
Visitation will run for two hours prior to the 11 a.m. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, July 13, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clifton. Rev. Charles Wheeler will officiate. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Church Cemetery in Clifton.
Mrs. Hanson was born Apr. 14, 1915 in Pittwood, IL, a daughter of Lawrence and Lovina Curwick Tatro. She married Donald “Red” Hanson on March 30, 1946 in Clifton and he preceded her in death in 1991.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Sharon Hanson Jr. of St. Anne; one granddaughter and spouse, Beth and Shannon Anderson of Clifton; one grandson and spouse, Joe and Kathleen Hanson of Normal; and five great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Jacob and Adrienne Anderson and Noah and Luke Hanson.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, John and Joseph; and three sisters and brothers-in-law, Marjorie and Stanley Jensen, Maxine and Ed Hanson and Loretta and George Hanson.
Mrs. Hanson was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clifton. She was a lifelong resident of the area and enjoyed gardening.
Memorials may be made to Family’s Wishes.
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Martha Young, 96, Cissna Park, IL
Martha Young, 96, of Cissna Park, IL passed away on Friday, July 9, 2010 at her residence.
Private graveside services will be held. Arrangements are by Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park.
Ms. Young was born Apr. 17, 1914 in Buckley, IL, a daughter of Christ and Martha Greuter Young Sr.
Survivors include twelve nephews, six nieces, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, two sisters and two nephews.
She was a member of the German Apostolic Christian Church.
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Joan H. Breeling, 80, Watseka, IL
Joan H. Breeling, 80, of Watseka passed away Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Heartland Health Care Center in Paxton.
Mrs. Breeling was born March 30, 1930 in Dayton, OH, a daughter of William and Ruth Elson Kauffman. She married Keith Breeling on April 2, 1955 in Dayton, OH and he survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Scott Breeling, Todd (Connie) Breeling and Dana (fiancee, Susan McIntyre) Breeling all of Watseka; one daughter, Pam (Merrill) Crowley of Watseka; one sister, Janice Sparrow of Winston Salem, NC; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, one sister and one grandchild, Justin.
Mrs. Breeling was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Watseka and United Methodist Women. She served as president of the United Methodist Women Association. Joan was a registered nurse at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka where she also volunteered. She was Modern Woodsman Citizen of the Year in 2007. She was very active in her church, in her community and was a caregiver.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church in Watseka. Rev. Paul Copeland will officiate. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Watseka, IL.
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Kathleen “Katie” Marcotte, 75, Ashkum, IL
Kathleen “Katie” Marcotte, 75, of Ashkum, IL passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Provena Heritage Village in Kankakee, IL.
Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, July 12, at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton, IL with a 4:30 p.m. Prayer Service. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13, at Assumption BVM Catholic Church in Ashkum. Rev. James Holup will officiate. Burial will be at Ashkum Catholic Cemetery in Ashkum, IL.
Mrs. Marcotte was born Feb. 13, 1935 in Kankakee, IL, a daughter of Melvin and Gertrude McLaughlin O’Connor. She married Robert Marcotte on Oct. 20, 1956 in Chebanse, IL and he preceded her in death on Sept. 6, 1988.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Kathy Marcotte of Towanda, IL and Ken and Patsy Marcotte of Momence, IL; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen “Kathy” and Bill Davis of Fairbury, IL and Jane and John Miller of Clifton, IL; one sister, Patricia Hertz of Chebanse; and six grandchildren, Christin and Caitlyn Dundas and Derek and Dylan Miller all of Clifton and Zackery and Elizabeth Marcotte of Towanda.
Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents, and four brothers, Melvin “Barney”, Gerald, Raphael “Ray” and Myron “Mike” O’Connor.
Mrs. Marcotte was a member of Assumption BVM Catholic Church in Ashkum, IL, as well as their Council of Catholic Women. She helped in the formation of Perpetual Adoration at Assumption BVM and also attended a pilgrimage to Medugorje, Yugoslavia. She was a 1953 graduate from Central High School. She was a volunteer for several local nursing homes and retired from Hunt Terrace in Kankakee. She was an avid Chicago and Notre Dame sports fan, but especially loved watching her grandchildren’s sporting events, music events and other activities.
Memorials may be made for Masses or Donor’s Choice.
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Pearl Hendricks, 91, Rankin, IL
Pearl Hendricks, 91, of Rankin, IL passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at her home.
Visitation will run from 5 p.m. on Friday, July 9, until the 7 p.m. service at Knapp Funeral Home in Rankin. Rev. Janet Longtin will officiate. Private graveside services will be held at Rankin Union Cemetery.
Mrs. Hendricks was born Feb. 4, 1919 in London, KY, a daughter of Newton and Mary Belle DeZarn Allen. She married Francis “Red” Hendricks on Feb. 28, 1947 in Potomac and he preceded her in death on March 9, 1995.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, James and Kris Dailey of Peru, IN, Mark and Sherri Hendricks and Dean Hendricks all of Rankin; five grandchildren, including Jeff and Alicia Hendricks; one step-daughter, Shirley Ross of Gary, IN; two step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, three sisters and one son.
Mrs. Hendricks was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Rankin Senior Citizens Club, and the United Methodist Women.
Memorials may be made to Carle Hospice.
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Sharen M. Graham, 71, Danforth, IL
Sharen M. “Grammy” Graham, 71, of Danforth and formerly of Watseka passed away Sunday, July 4, 2010 at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth.
Mrs. Graham was born June 3, 1939, in Watseka, IL, a daughter of William John and Hulda Windhorn Rabe. She married Jack Graham on February 1, 1964 in Watseka and he survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Julie (Tom) Metschuleit of Bourbonnais and Jodie (Alsion) Neal of Crescent City; two sisters, Barbara (Weldon) Bohlmann and Sandra Rabe all of Watseka; three brothers, Roger (Mary Kay) Rabe of Crescent City, Dennis (Nancy) Rabe of Kankakee and Stuart (Neva) Rabe of Cissna Park; one aunt, Martha Esther Rabe of Danforth; five grandchildren, Logan & Mara Metschuleit, Colton Sample and Preston & Payton Neal; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Robert and Kenneth Rabe.
Mrs. Graham was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Watseka. She enjoyed watching and playing sports of all kinds, cards, picnics and going to the Iroquois County Fair. She was a CNA at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth for 25 years and also had worked at Louis Melinds Rubber Stamp Factory in Onarga and at the State Hospital in Kankakee.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Watseka. The Rev. Donald Love will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka and also 1 hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to Prairieview Lutheran Home, Iroquois Memorial Hospice, Calvary Lutheran Church or Donor’s Choice.
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Meredith Bradley Eilers, 65, Milford, IL
Meredith Bradley Eilers, 65, of Milford passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.
Meredith Lynn Bradley was born June 20, 1945, in San Leandro, CA, to Otha Douglas and Juanita Mae Meredith Bradley.
She graduated from La Sierra Academy in Riverside, CA, in 1963. She attended La Sierra University and University of California at Santa Barbara without pursuing a degree, and she earned an associate’s degree in agriculture from Kankakee Community College in 1978. She worked as a receptionist at the Field Museum and as a medical transcriptionist before becoming a homemaker.
She married Dennis Eilers on October 19, 1975. They have resided in rural Milford, IL since 1987 and are members of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church at Schwer. They have three children: Catherine Eilers (husband, Daniel Fitzgerald) of Kansas City, MO, Jonathan Eilers and Andrew Eilers, both of Milford.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her older brother, Winston Bradley. She is survived by her husband, children and son-in-law.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka and 1 hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service on Friday, July 9, 2010 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Schwer. The Rev. Matt Steendahl will officate. Burial will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Schwer.
Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Schwer or Lutheran World Relief.
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Helen L. Brown, 86, Woodland, IL
Helen L. Brown was born to Mannis and Nellie Martin on November 22, 1923. She graduated from Milford High School and Charm Beauty School. She married Elmer “John” Martin in November of 1941. He preceded her in death in 1944 due to injuries sustained during the Battle of the Bulge.
Helen married L.E. Brown in January of 1950. He preceded her in death in 1966. Mrs. Brown was also preceded in death by one grandson, Ross J. Bright; two sisters, Joane Schaumburg and Isabelle Harrell; one brother, Frank D. Martin; and one stepdaughter, Carole Ann Brown.
Surviving are one daughter, Sharon R. Bright of Watseka; two stepsons, Rex L. Brown of Decatur and Max A. Brown of Gilman; grandsons, Robbie S. Bright, Bruce Brown, Britt Brown and Brad Brown; a granddaughter, Cindy Zimdar; several great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
Mrs. Brown was a life long member of the Woodland Methodist Church. Her life journey culminated in a woman who remained resilient, strong in character and devoted to her faith.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2010 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka. The Rev. Neil Larimore will officiate. Burial will be in Body Cemetery in Woodland, IL.
Memorials may be made to the Woodland Methodist Church or Donor’s Choice.
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Bonnie M. Schroeder, 97, Watseka, IL
Bonnie M. Schroeder, 97, of Watseka, IL passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth, IL.
Visitation will run from 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6, until the 11 a.m. service at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Schwer. Rev. Matt Steendahl will officiate. Burial will be at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Schwer.
Mrs. Schroeder was born Nov. 24, 1912 in Watseka, IL, a daughter of Philip and Jessie Hudson Purget. She married Edward H. Schroeder on Dec. 11, 1935 in Schwer and he preceded her in death on Feb. 15, 1984.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Jack Ferrero of Watseka; one son, Russell Schroeder of Watseka; seven grandchildren, Joe, Bruce and Doug Ferrero, Susan Paquette, Michael Burns, Adam Schroeder and Heather McTaggart; and twelve great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Ray Purget; one daughter, Mary Lou Burns; and one great-grandchild.
Mrs. Schroeder was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Schwer. She enjoyed crocheting and quilting.
Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice or Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth.
Arrangements by Segur-Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.
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James J. Slapinski, 83, Toluca, IL
James J. Slapinski, 83, of Toluca, IL passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Merkle-Knipprath Nursing Home in rural Clifton, IL.
Cremation rites will be accorded.
Mr. Slapinski was born Feb. 11, 1927 in Toluca, IL, a son of Frank and Frances Slapinski. He married Jessie Pozzie on June 25, 1960 in Toluca and she preceded him in death on Nov. 10, 2007.
Survivors include one step-daughter, Janet Bucksath of Clifton; one stepson and spouse, Charles and Sherri Schumacher of Visallia, CA; twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Besides his wife he was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Mr. Slapinski was of the Catholic faith. He served in the US Navy aboard the USS Intrepid during WWII. He was employed as a welder at Catapillar. He was a member of the Streator VFW Post #1492, the Toluca American Legion Post #0440 and the USS Intrepid CVII Association.
Arrangements by Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton, IL.
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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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