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GORE, BILL "BILLY" DALE
CREVE COEUR- Bill Gore, 68, of 424 Rusche Ave., formerly of East Peoria, died at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2001, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born Dec 03, 1932, in Vienna to Luther and Lova Irene Penrod, he married Bernita Alene Cameron in 1955 in Springfield. Surviving are his mother of Boles; two sons, Terry and Larry, both of Creve Coeur; one grand-daughter; and one sister Bonnie Gore of West Vienna. He was preceded in death by his father; one infant son; one infant daughter; three sisters and one brother. He was an Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. He worked for Caterpillar Inc. for 30 years until retiring in 1989 as an assembler at the East Peoria plant. Graveside services were Friday January 12, at Camp Butler International Cemetery in Springfield, where military rites were accorded by the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County. There was no visitation. Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Creive Couer Chapel, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to any charity.
Submitted by: Gloria Gore

EVERWEIN, GARY L
East Peoria - Gary L. Everwein, age 62, of East Peoria passed away at 7:46 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Danville VA Medical Center in Danville, Ill. He was born Jan. 15, 1947, in Peoria to James E. and Maxine Peg France Everwein. Gary was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving as a staff sergeant from 1966 until 1970. He did auto body work, was part-owner of American Radiator Repair and last worked for Peoria Heights Plumbing. Gary was a former member of the East Peoria Boat Club. He loved NASCAR races, the Chicago Cubs and fishing. Gary is survived by his sons, James D. Everwein and Michael L. (Nancy) Everwein, both of Chickasha, Okla.; his grandchildren, Michael J. and Isabell; his sister, Peggy M. Tjarks of Peoria; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel, with the Rev. Jack Thompson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery, with military honors being conducted by the U.S. Air Force. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Central Illinois Dream Factory, P.O. Box 1431, Pekin, IL 61554. Online tributes and condolences can be left for the family at www.mem.com.
SOURCE: PJStar; Submitted by: Desiree Burrell Rodcay

ELLIOTT, FRANCES "SUE"
EAST PEORIA - Frances ''Sue'' Irene Elliott, 95, of Fondulac Woods Health Care Center died there at 5:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003. Born May 13, 1908, in Beardstown to William Franklin and Emma Adelia Davis Gossage, she married Charles Edward Elliott on April 5, 1931, in Pekin. He died in March 1951. She also was preceded in death by two sons, one daughter, one greatgrandchild, one brother and one sister. Surviving are five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was a secretary for Caterpillar Inc. from 1953 to 1973. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 265 in Peoria since 1961. She was a member of Sunnyland Christian Church. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Fondulac Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Richard Garrett will officiate. Deiters Funeral Home in Washington is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to her church or to Harbor Light Hospice.
SOURCE: PJStar, submitted by: Ida Jean Maack Recu

SWINGLE, DARLENE
LINCOLN- Darlene Ann Swingle, 71, of Lincoln, died Monday Dec 19, 2005, at St. Johns Hospital. She was born Oct 09, 1934, in Tazewell County, the daughter of Lawrence adn Anna Bree Slack. She married Kenneth Swingle; he died in 2001. Survivors: son, Timothy Swingle of Delavan; daughter Lori Swingle of Las Vegas; a grandson; three sisters, Joyce Simpson of Lake City, Michigan, Delzana Klopp of Emden and Ilene Grisby of Michigan; and several nieces and nephews. Private family graveside services: Mount Zion Cemetery, Lincoln. Ellinger-Kunz Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.
SOURCE: State Journal-Register, Dec 21, 2005. Submitted by Ida Jean Maack Recu

WHISLER, HELEN PLUT
DELAVAN- Helen Louisa Plut Whisler, 89, of Delavan, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008, at Hopedale Hospital. She was born April 23, 1918, in Waterloo to Jacob James and Louisa Wall Plut. She married Junior J Whisler on July 27, 1941, in Green Valley. He preceded her in death on July 15, 1995. Surviving are two sons, James M. (Sandra) Whisler of Green Valley and Jay (Sharon) Whisler of Pekin; four grandchildren, JoAnn (Todd) Davis of Delavan, Jolene Whisler of Pekin, Jeff Whisler of Pekin and Christine (Jeff) Gillis of Bartonville and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Jim Plut of Pekin and one sister Charlotte Bailey of Delavan. Helen was a 1936 graduate of Delavan High School and Illinois State University. She taught Elementary school at Delavan, Groveland and Armington. Helen as a member of Delavan Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir, was active in the Women's Association and a member of the Care Committee. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 382 in Delavan and a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Delavan. She was an avid quilter. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Davis Mortuary, Delavan Chapel. The Rev Larry Moreau and Robert Culbertson will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the mortuary. Burial will be in Prairie Rest Cemetery in Delavan. Memorials may be made to American Legion Auxiliary Post 382, Delevan Ambulance Service or Ladies Prairie Rest Cemetery Association.
submitted by Desiree Burrell Rodcay

FORBIS, LARRY J
PEKIN- Larry J Forbis, 66, of 289 Derby St. passed away at 10:16 am Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in the emergency room at Pekin Hospital. Born Sept 5, 1943 in Springfield to Sherman and Luvada (Thompson) Forbis, he married Caterine Waremburg on June 3, 1962, in Pekin. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Larry L (Dawn) Forbis, Randy (Amber) Forbis, and Jody (Lisa) Forbis, all of Pekin; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren one sister, Laverne (Terry) Brown of Pekin; and two brothers, Charles (Julia) Forbis of Pekin and Russell (Sharon) Forbis of South Pekin. He was preceded in death by his parents. Larry worked for Corn Products Corp. and its successor, Williams Bio-Energy, in Pein for over 35 years, retiring in 2000. He was a member of pekin Eagles Aerie 1869 and Pekin Moose Lodge 916. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and was a Chicago Bulls and St. Louis Cardinals fan. His funeral will be at 2 pm Wednesday at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday and 1 to 1:45 pm Wednesday. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. Memorial contributions may be made to Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, IL 61554. To express condolences online, visit www.prestonhanley.com.
SOURCE: Peorial Journal Star, 09/21/09, submitted by Desiree Burrell Rodcay

HAYES, MABEL E
PEKIN- Mabel E. Hayes, 99, of 309 Sherwood Drive passed away at 7:55 am Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, at her home. Born May 24, 1910, in Pekin to George and Elizabeth (Nesselhaus) Pfeiffer, she married Thomas J. Hayes on Dec. 5, 1927, in Bloomington. She was preceded in death by her husband on April 5, 1980 in Pekin; two brothers; and four sisters. Surviving are one daughter, Jo Ann (Chuck) Bussone of Pekin; three grandchildren, Tomi (Pete) Ault, Mike (Trisha) Bussone and Tim Bussone all of Pekin; five great-grandchildren, Matt (Shannon) Moran, Joey (Christy) Bussone, Jordan (Chelsey) Ault, Anthony Ault and Katie Bussone; and four great-great-grandchildren, Jack Moran, Molly Moran, Olivia Lalk, and Ajay Bussone. Mabel was a beauty operator and managed the salon at Bergners in downtown Peoria. She had also worked at Pekin Community High School West Campus as a cook. She was of the Christian Faith. She enjoyed fishing, needle work, spending time with her grandchildren and watching "Jeopardy" and "Wheel of Fortune" on TV. She was also a St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. Her funeral will be at 2 pm Tuesday at Preston-Hanley Funeral home, Pekin Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1315 Court St., Pekin, IL 61554. To express condolences online, visit www. prestonhanley.com.
SOURCE: Peorial Journal Star, 09/21/09, submitted by Desiree Burrell Rodcay

McCULLY, SPENCER
PRINCETON- Spencer Eugene McCully, age 83, of Princeton, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, at Perry Memorial Hospital at Princeton. Mass of Christian burial for Mr. McCully will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, at the St. Louis Catholic Church. Immediately following Mass there will be a luncheon at Harkrader Hall. Father Jeffery Stirniman will officiate. Burial will follow in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Lacon on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009. Visitation will be two hours prior to the funeral Mass at St. Louis Catholic Church on Wednesday. Mr. McCully was born on May 2, 1926, in Cazenovia, Ill., to Walter and Stella (Fagot) McCully. He graduated from Washburn High School in 1944. He and his wife farmed near Varna for 54 years before retiring and moving to Princeton. He was on the Mid-County School Board for many years as well as being involved with many other organizations. In Princeton, he was an active member of St. Louis Catholic Church and enjoyed his duties as a gold coat volunteer at Perry Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Barbara McCully of Princeton; and four children, Mary Ellen (Charles) Keating of Philadelphia, Pa., Marjie Durst of Hannibal, Mo., Michael McCully of Chicago and Mark (Gerry) McCully of Wooster, Ohio. Also surviving are grandchildren Kevin (Mary), Christine and Karen Keating, Carrie (Jeremy) McLeod, and Laura, Steven and Matthew Durst, and Austin and Madison McCully. Surviving as well are one brother, Darrel (Ora) McCully of Colorado; one niece, Cindy McCully; and one nephew, James McCully. He is preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate or Perry Memorial Foundation.
SOURCE: Peorial Journal Star, 09/21/09, submitted by Desiree Burrell Rodcay

KLOKKENGA, EDWARD F
PEKIN- Edward Fred Klokkenga, 90, of Pekin, passed away at 5:09 am Sunday, August 30, 2009, at his home. Born November 20, 1918 in Hartsburg to Harm and Margaret (Bader) Klokkenga, he married Mildred Frances Ertmoed on November 18, 1944 in Salina Kansas. Surviving are his wife; one brother-in-law, Ernest (Margie) Ertmoed of Morton; and several nieces and nephews. His parents preceded him in death. He was a United States Army Air Force Veteran of World War II and had served with the 20th Air Force in Guam. Edward worked for the American Distilling Company in Pekin for 42 1/2 years, retiring in 1979. Following his retirement, he enjoyed repairing cars and doing embroidery and upholstery. He enjoyed spending time with his extended family. He was a member of Saint John's Lutheran Church in Pekin. He was life member of both the William Schaefer American Legion Post #44 and Roy L. King Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1232 in Pekin. His funeral will be at 11 am Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Saint John's Luteran Church in Pekin. The Rev. Mark A. Miller will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday at the Preston Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel and also from 10:15 to 10:45 am Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin, where military rights will be accorded. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint John's Luteran Church, 711 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or Hospice Compassus, 2000 West Pioneer Parkway, Suite 24, Peoria, IL 61615
SOURCE: http://www.prestonhanley.com, submitted by Desiree Rodcay

DRAKE, CHARLOTTE C
PEKIN- Charlotte Clara "Lottie" Drake, 99, of 908 Charlotte St. died 2:30 pm Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, at Pekin Hospital. Born March 18, 1904, in Pekin to August and Jennie Elizabeth Buhs Petrie, she married Walter James Drake on June 30, 1927, in Pekin. He died in June 1970 in Pekin. She also was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Surviving are two daughters, Marilyn (and Harmon) Peaco of Crystal Lake and Joanne (and Fred) Beckmann of Chicago Heights, eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She worked for Hinners Organ Co. in Pekin before her marriage. She was a longtime member of Sand Prairie Home, Extension and a former member of the Woman's Choral Group at Garfield School. A member of Second Reformed Church in Pekin, its choir, Volunteer Society and Friendship Circle, she served as a Sunday School teacher for more than 50 years. She was a former member of the Church Women United. Services will be at 10:30 am Thursday at her church. The Revs. Harmen Heeg and Ralph Cordes will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm Wednesday at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel, and 30 minutes before church services at the church. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to her church or any charity.
SOURCE: Peoria Journal Star, 01/13/2004, Desiree Burrell Rodcay

DEPPERT, ROBERT D
PEKIN- Robert D. Deppert, 80, of 1300 N. Ninth St. died at 4:13 am Tuesday, March 30, 2004, at Pekin Living and Rehabilitation Center. Born Feb 10, 1924, in Pekin to George W. and Minnie E Ringwald Deppert, he married Lois Jean "Pat" Rohrer on December 16, 1945, in Pekin. She died Aug 29, 1970. He married Margie Beetler Buhrow on May 25, 1973, in Pekin. She survives. Also surviving are one son, R. Scott of Peoria, one daughter, Shelly (and Vince) Currie of Bartonville; one stepson, Ronn (and Marianne) Buhrow of Bloomington, one stepdaughter, Nancy Groves of Mason City; seven grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Merlin (and Viola) of Pekin; and one sister, Norma (and Warren) Freidinger of Pekin. He was preceded in death by one brother. A WWII Army Veteran, he served in Co. A, Signal Heavy Construction Division. He was stationed in Africa and Italy from 1944 to 1945. He was wounded in the Rome-Arno Campaign on Sept 25, 1944, and was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was a member of William Schafer American Legion Post 44. He was co-owner of George W. Deppert Sons Poultry and Implement Co., retiring in 1994. He was a past exalted ruler of Elks Lodge 1271. He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Pekin, the Churchman's Brotherhood and the Morning Bible Class. Services will be at 10:30 am Friday at his church. The Revs. Dwight Borden and Kate Feeney-Bastain will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm Thursday at Noel-Henderson Funeral Home. Burial and an Elks service will be in Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin. Memorials may be made to his church or to Harbor Light Hospice in Peoria.
SOURCE: Peoria Journal Star, 03/31/2004, submitted by Desiree Burrell Rodcay

DEPPERT, ELSIE M
MANITO- Elsie M. Deppert, 73, of 5329 Townline Road, formerly of Green Valley, died at 12:15 am Monday, Nov 4, 2002, at Hopedale Hospital in Hopedale. Born Jan. 7, 1929, in Morton to Carl F. and Emma Fritz Uhlman, she married Carl Henry Deppert on Feb. 12, 1950, in Pekin. He survives. Also surviving are three sons, Wayne (and Crystal), Alan (and Cindy) and Bruce, all of Green Valley; two daughters, Vivian (and George) Gerrietts and Diane (and Frank) Scott, both of Green Valley; two brothers, Carle (and Ruth) Uhlman of Tremont and William (and Eleanor) Uhlman of Morton; two sisters, Wilma (and Charles) Hess of Bushnell and Alice (and Jack) Moser of Tremont; and 10 grandchildren. She was secretary to the president of Interlocking Fence Co. in Morton from 1946 to 1949. She and her husband operated a dairy farm near Green Valley from 1955 to 1990. She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Pekin, where she was president of the Women's Guild, a member of the JOY Circle, and served several terms on the Church Council and Board of Christian Education. She also was a member and president of Church Women United in Pekin, board member of Church Women United of Illinois and past officer of the Western Association of the United Church of Christ. She was a 50-year member and past president of Tazewell County Home and Community Education and its Sand Prairie Unit. She was a 4-H Club leader in Pekin and Green Valley for 35 years, serving as a fair judge. She was past president of the Green Valley school district's Parent Teacher Association and past chairwoman of the Tazewell County Farm Bureau Women's Committee. She had served as an election judge in Sand Prairie and Spring Lake Townships. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at her church. The Rev. Dr. John Noonan Jr. will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Noel-Henderson Funeral Home in Pekin and 30 minutes before services at the church. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. Memorials may be made to her church or the Tazewell County Co-operative Extension Education Foundation, 1505 Valle Vista Blvd., Pekin, IL 61554.
SOURCE: Peoria Journal Star 11/05/2002, submitted by DRodcay

DEPPERT, RONALD
PEKIN- Ronald A. Deppert, 76, of 3513 Allentown Road, died at 7:32 am Saturday, Dec 27, 2003, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born April 1, 1927, in Groveland Township to Carl and Clara Pfanz Deppert, he married Norma J. Keller on April 24, 1955, in Pekin. She survives. Also surviving are three sons, David (and Renea) of Morton, Kevin (and Susan) of Tremont and Curtis of Pekin; one brother, Carl of Manito; and six grandchildren. A World War II Army veteran, he served from August 1945 to January 1947 as a military policeman while stationed in Germany. He was a life member of William Schafer American Legion Post 44. He was a lifelong farmer in Elm Grove Township. He also worked for George W. Deppert and Sons in Pekin for several years. He was a member and past director of the Tazewell County Farm Bureau and a member of the National Rifle Association. He was a trustee for Elm Grove Township in Tazewell County for 24 years. He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Pekin, serving on its council and several committees. He also served as an usher for 45 years and was a member of the Knights Sunday school class for 58 years. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at his church. The Revs. Dwight Borden and Kate Feeney-Bastian will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Noel-Henderson Funeral Home. Further visitation will be one hour before services at the church. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to his church.
SOURCE: PJStar, submitted by DRodcay

DEPPERT, CARL H
MANITO - Carl Henry Deppert, 80, of 5329 Townline Road, Manito, passed away at 6 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006, at Pekin Hospital. Carl was born to Carl and Clara M. Pfanz Deppert on Jan. 10, 1926, in Pekin. He married Elsie M. Uhlman on Feb. 12, 1950, at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Pekin. They were married by Dr. A. Zimmerman. Elsie passed away Nov. 4, 2002. Also preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers and one sister. Surviving are two daughters, Vivian J. (George) Gerrietts and Diane K. (Frank) Scott; three sons, Wayne C. (Crystal) Deppert, Alan U. (Cindy) Deppert and Bruce N. Deppert, all of Green Valley; 10 grandchildren, Isaac (Jennifer) Gerrietts of Pekin, Lee (Amy) Gerrietts of Pekin, Halecia (Aubrey) Daniel of Albuquerque, N.M., Jayla Scott of Carol Stream, Ill., Kara (Matt) Rohrbach of Onarga, Ill., Michael Deppert and Maggie Deppert, both of Green Valley, Steven (Melissa) Deppert of Pekin, Terra (Robert) Cowser of Morton, and Nathan Deppert of Green Valley; and one great-grandchild, Timothy Deppert of Pekin. Carl was a lifelong member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Pekin, where he was very involved. He was a past member of the church council, Chairman of Stewardship Committee, and President of Brotherhood. He ushered for over 30 years at his church. Carl was a dairyman and farmer in Pekin and Green Valley areas for many years. He retired from farming Dec. 31, 1987. He was on the Tazewell Service Co. Board for many years, serving as treasurer for 15 years. Carl was the election judge for Springlake One, served as a director on the Tazewell County Fair Bureau Board for many years, serving as secretary and Vice President and was President from 1977 to 1984, Board of Producers Dairy, ASCS Community Committee, Green Valley High School Board, Veterans Memorial Fair Association for 30 years, Tazewell County Extension Education Foundation and precinct committeeman in Sand Prairie. He also was on the Tri-County regional planning commission. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006, at St. Paul United Church of Christ. Rev. Dwight Borden will officiate. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, at Henderson Funeral Home in Pekin and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ, 101 N. Eighth St., Pekin, IL or Tazewell County Extension Education Foundation, 1505 Valle Vista, Pekin, IL, or American Red Cross, 405 W. John H. Gwynn Jr. Ave., Peoria, IL 61601. To share a story about Carl or send condolences to the family please go to www.Noelhenderson.com.
SOURCE: Peoria Journal Star, 11/25/2006, DRodcay

DEPPERT, JOHN N
PEKIN - John Nelson Deppert, 85, of 1218 Catherine St. died at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, at Pekin Hospital. Born Dec. 5, 1916, in Pekin to John and Anna Cassens Deppert, he married Katherine Elizabeth Bernshausen on May 26, 1940, in Pekin. She survives. Also surviving are one, Dennis (and Wilma) of Germantown Hills; one sister, Jeannette Cottet of Pekin; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister. He received a degree in finance from Bradley University in Peoria. He was a teller for American National Bank in Pekin from 1935 to 1955 and then was a loan officer for Maurer and Harris Realty in Pekin for five years. He began working for First Federal Savings and Loan in Peoria in 1960 as a loan consultant until moving to the new Pekin branch in 1975. He retired in 1982 as vice president and general manager of the Pekin branch. He was a member of Second Reformed Church in Pekin, where he was a former elder, treasurer and adult Sunday school teacher. He also had served as the treasurer for the Christian Civic Outreach in Pekin for many years. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel, where visitation will be one hour before. The Revs. Harmen Heeg and Ralph Cordes will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin. Memorials may be made to his church or the South Side Mission in Peoria.
SOURCE: PJSTAR 02/13/2002, DRodcay

ROARK, LESLIE M
Leslie M Roark, 65 of 23809 Veterans Road, died at 620 am Friday Sep 29, 2000 at his home. Born Dec 10 1934 in Tie Plant, Miss. to Leslie L and Odelle O. Morgan Roark. He married Marilyn L. Keim on July 11, 1953 in Peoria. She survives. Surviving are one son, Brian of Cary N.C., one daughter, Terri Roark of Morton, one grandaughter and one brother Frank of Edwards. One sister is deceased. He worked for Caterpillar Inc. til 1953. Retired from Tech center in Mossville in 1995. He was a volunteer fireman at Caterpillar and an announcer for Morton Youth Baseball games. Member of the Morton Lions Club. He was a volunteer with the Morton ESDA and was a driver for We Care Inc. A Korean War veteran, he served in teh Army infantry from 1953-1959. Services Monday Oct 2 at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home. The Revs. Gary Watkins and Morris Yordy officiated. Visitation was Sunday at the funeral home. Burial in Secor Cemetery in Secor. Memorials may be made to OSF Hospice.
SOURCE: Morton Times, submitted by Brenda Lee

MOORE, WILBUR A
Wilbur A Moore 95, of 28051 Robison Road, Morton, died at 6:45 pm Wednesday Oct 14 2009 at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton. He was born July 08 1914 in Morton to Edward and Edith Keister Moore. He married Grace Warner on March 19, 1936, in Allentown. She preceded him in death on Jan 05, 2008. He also was preceded in death by one grandson; his daughter-in-law Joyce Moore; one brother; and one sister. Surviving are two sons, Kenneth Moore and Wesley (Patricia) Moore, both of Morton; one daughter, Joyce (Eber) Pennington of East Peoria; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and his sister-in-law Marge Moore of Morton. Wilbur farmed in the Morton area all of his life. In 1962 he founded the Wilmor Sportsman's Club in rural Morton. He was a member of the Tazewell County Farm Bureau and was a charter member of the Kennel Lake Sportsman's Club in Morton. He was a former member of Mackinaw Christian Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday Oct 17 at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home in Morton with the Rev. Henry Miller officiating. Burial will be in Buckeye Cemetery in Morton. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton.
SOURCE: Pekin Daily Times, submitted by Desiree Burrell Rodcay

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