DONALD LOHMAN, JR.
(1950 - 2003)
PEKIN - Donald Clem "Bub" Lohman, Jr., 52, of 1305 South Street, died at 3:25 p.m. Sunday, November 2, 2003 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born December 15, 1950 in Rock Island to Donald Clem, Sr. and Patricia Jean Burwell Lohman.
Surviving are his father of Peoria; one daughter, Dawn Marie Verci of Pekin; two sons, Joseph Ryan Lohman of East Peoria and Cody Alexander Lohman of Princeton; two grandchildren, Colton Austin Verci of Pekin and Tobe Alexander Lohman of East Peoria; three brothers, Denny (Barb) Lohman of Bartonville, Dave (Jill) Lohman of Creve Coeur and Rick Lohman of East Peoria and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother and one granddaughter, Lindsey Marie Verci.
He was a switchman for the Peoria & Pekin Union Railway Company in Creve Coeur for many years.He also was a real estate agent in Peoria for many years, last working with Zosky Realty, Inc..
He was a former member of the Peoria Association of Realtors and Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 916 in Pekin.
He was a private pilot and enjoyed horseback riding, hunting and fishing.
His memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2003 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel.The Rev. Robert N. Brite, Jr. will officiate.Cremation will be accorded.The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pekin Police Department DARE Program, 111 South Capitol Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
THELMA EYE
(1922 - 2003)
PEKIN - Thelma Vivian Eye, 80, of 1520 El Camino Dr. died at 9:45 p.m., Sunday, November 2, 2003 at Pekin Manor.She was formerly of Radcliff, Kentucky .
Born November 4, 1922 in Lewistown, Illinois to Alfred and Irene Luticia Hammer Gray, she married Lowell D. Eye on February 24, 1940 in Ft.Madison, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her husband on January 17, 2002 in Radcliff; 1 brother; and 3 sisters.
Surviving are 1 son, Dennis R. (Diane) Eye of Pekin; 1 daughter, Judy K. Lowery of Grant's Pass, Oregon ; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 1 sister, Letha (Charles) Maskel of Pekin.
Mrs. Eye had worked as church secretary at First Church of the Nazarene in Pekin for 10 years and had also been the church's organist and pianist.She had also taught piano for many years.
She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Radcliff and a former member of First Church of the Nazarene in Pekin .She had been a Sunday school teacher and was a member of the Nazarene World Missionary Society.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at First Church of the Nazarene in Pekin .Rev. Greg Mason will officiate.Visitation will be 1 hour prior to services at the church.Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin .
Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of the Nazarene, 3514 Broadway Rd., Pekin, IL 61554 .
Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
KENNETH VEHSLAGE
(1923 - 2003)
PEKIN - Kenneth Lober Vehslage, 80, of 1413 South 7th Street, died at 5 p.m. Saturday, November 1, 2003 at his residence.
Born March 16, 1923 in Havana to Adolph H. and Marie Barbara Lober Vehslage, he married Verna Bertha Hermann on April 17, 1943 in Havana.She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Rebecca R. (Bradley) Hillig of Pekin and one granddaughter, Sarah Katherine Hillig of Pekin.
His parents and one brother, Theodore Henry Louis Vehslage, preceded him in death.
He served as a military policeman following World War II with the United States Army's Occupation in Japan.
Mr. Vehslage owned and operated Green Valley Welding, Inc, located at Main and Railroad Streets on the East edge of Green Valley, from 1959 until retiring in 1987.He also worked 30 years as a construction welder for Caterpillar, Inc., last working in 1977.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Pekin, where he was a choir member and served the church as an elder for more than 25 years.He also was the longtime secretary of the former men's club at the church and assisted the pastor with communion for many years.
He enjoyed fishing and gardening.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Pekin.The Rev. Rodger P. Abatie and Vicar Nathan P. Woolery will officiate.Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel, and also one hour before services Wednesday at the church.Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 700 South 4th Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554 or to OSF Hospice Services, 2265 West Altorfer Drive, Peoria, Illinois 61615.
EILEEN KIDD
(1924 - 2003)
PEKIN - Eileen Mae Kidd, 79, of 306 Delshire Avenue, died at 10:40 a.m. Saturday, November 1, 2003, at Hallmark House Nursing Center in Pekin.
She was born May 14, 1924, in Bartonville to George and Ella J. Peters Janssen. She married Robert Edward Kidd Sr. on Nov. 16, 1946, in Bartonville.
She was preceded in death by her husband on April 4, 1993, in Pekin; one brother and six sisters.
Surviving are three sons, David M. (Susan) Kidd of Rochester, N.Y., Robert E. (Shannon) Kidd Jr. of Lincoln and Stephen A. (Janis) Kidd of East Peoria; eight grandchildren, and one sister, Pearl Colvin of Peoria. She also leaves one sister-in-law, Lorraine Janssen of Peoria.
A homemaker, Kidd was a former member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Pekin.
She enjoyed crocheting and sewing.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 3, 2003 Lakeside Cemetery. Chaplain Ron Little will officiate.There will be no visitation.Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Midwest Affiliate or to the Harbor Light Hospice, both in Peoria.
DREW COUSINS
(1980 - 2003)
BLOOMINGTON-Drew Matthew Cousins, 22, of 3 Stortz Drive, B-6, died at 8:55 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2003 in the emergency room of OSF Saint Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.He was formerly of Pekin and Groveland.
He was born November 25, 1980 in Sterling to Jeffrey A. and Sue C. Taylor Cousins.
Surviving are his parents of Arlington, Washington; two sisters, Jamisen S. 'Jami' (Dan) Hirota of Honolulu, Hawaii and Laurie A. (Roger) Strausberger of Bolingbrook; one niece, Payton N. Strausberger and his paternal grandparents, Don E. and Helen M. Cousins of Charlotte Harbor, Florida.He also leaves his girlfriend, Brandie L. McCormick of Bloomington.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents.
He was a 1999 graduate of Morton High School, where he participated in football, basketball and track.
He was currently a senior at Illinois State University in Normal studying for his Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletics.He attended ISU on scholarship as a defensive tackle on the football team.He was due to graduate on December 13th.
A member of First United Methodist Church in Pekin, he had attended Sunday school and participated in youth activities at the church.
Along with playing football, he enjoyed golfing, fishing, snow skiing and riding his motorcycle.
He worked several summers for the Sam Leman automotive dealership in Bloomington.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 1, 2003 at First United Methodist Church in Pekin.The Rev. Terry C. Edele will officiate.Visitation will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel, and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at the church.Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Park Hill Cemetery in Bloomington.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions to the Altar Guild of First United Methodist Church, 1315 Court Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
NELSON "TOM" SCHMICK
(1935 - 2003)
PEKIN - Nelson Wright "Tom" Schmick, 68, of 1408 Janssen Street, Pekin, died at 4:25 a.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2003 in the emergency room of Pekin Hospital.
Born April 2, 1935 in Manito to Oscar and Bessie Courtney Schmick, he married Judith Elaine Taulbee on June 16, 1956 in Parmer County, Texas. She survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Nettus Elaine (George) Vicencio of Rockford and Melody Ann (Robin) Bacon of Pekin; four grandchildren, Amber E. Begeman and Jason W. Begeman, both of Pekin, and Maigan E. Vicencio and Chelsy N. Vicencio, both of Rockford; two great-grandchildren, Elsie Begeman and Prestin Begeman; two brothers, Carl "Dutch" Schmick of Topeka and Walter Schmick of Warren, Michigan; and one sister, Mary Ann Hassen of Warren, Michigan.
His parents, six brothers, and three sisters preceded him in death.
A United States Air Force Korean War veteran, he served from September 5, 1952 to July 20, 1956.
Mr. Schmick has owned and operated Nelson's Janitor Service in Pekin for the past 30 years. He previously worked for Corn Products Corporation in Pekin for 30 years, retiring in 1981 and had owned and operated Curtis Security Agency in Pekin during the 1970's.
He was a lifetime member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #916 of Pekin. He also was a member of the Pekin Masonic Lodge #29, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and the Mohammed Temple, Shrine of Peoria.
Private funeral services and visitation will be Friday, October 31, 2003 at the Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4234 North Knoxville, Peoria, Illinois 61614.
HILDA TIMKE
(1908 - 2003)
GREEN VALLEY-Hilda Bertha Timke, 95, of 2501 Allentown Road, Pekin, died at 11:05 p.m. Monday, October 27, 2003 at Hallmark House Nursing Center in Pekin. She was formerly of Green Valley.
Born September 15, 1908 in Sand Prairie Township, Tazewell County to Philip N. and Sophia Hild Volk, she married Earl John Timke on January 1, 1936 in rural Green Valley. He died September 17, 1979 in Green Valley. Two brothers and four sisters also preceded her in death.
Surviving are two sons, Fredrick E. (Jeannie) Timke of Pekin and Jerry E. (Maggie) Timke of Saint Peters, Missouri; two daughters, Evelyn F. Tisdale of Green Valley and Judith A. (Norman) Tisdale of Manito; fifteen grandchildren; thirty-five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
A homemaker, Mrs. Timke was a member of St. John's (Sand Prairie) Lutheran Church in rural Green Valley, and its Epiphany Society and Martha Guild.
She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 31, 2003 at St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Green Valley. The Rev. Thomas R. Wenndt and DCE William Krueger will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 2003 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel and 30 minutes before services Friday at the church. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Dakota Boys Ranch Foundation, Box 5007, Minot, North Dakota 58702.
WILLARD HALL
(1912 - 2003)
EAST PEORIA-Willard Lee Hall, 91, of 500 Centennial Drive, East Peoria, died at 10:50 a.m., Sunday, October 26, 2003 at Proctor Hospital in Peoria.
Born January 23, 1912 in Kilbourne to John D. and Mable Grissom Hall, he married Lona Marie Cabbell in 1934 in Peoria. She died July 9, 1980 in Springfield. One sister also preceded him in death.
Surviving are one daughter, Virginia A. Hall of Ogden, Utah; one granddaughter, Pamela Cordray of Salt Lake City, Utah; and a niece, Rita (William) Galvin of Spring Bay, who helped care for him.
Mr. Hall worked as a construction engineer for the Department of the Interior Bureau of National Parks for 27 years, retiring June 30, 1972. He was the first construction engineer on site at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.
He worked as a civilian with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the Caribbean and the Panama Canal Zone. He later served in the U.S. Navy with the 103rd Construction Battalion in the South Pacific during World War II.
He was a member of Weber Lodge #6 A.F.&A.M. in Ogden, Utah and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge # 1704 in Hawthorne, Nevada.
He enjoyed travelling, fishing, and reading.
Private graveside services will be in Green Valley Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Creve Coeur chapel is in charge of arrangements.
GWENDOLYN TARPLEY
(1935 - 2003)
PEKIN - Gwendolyn F. "Gwen" Tarpley, 68, of 1403 South 12th Street in Pekin, died at 2:40 p.m. Friday, October 24, 2003 at her residence.
Born January 28, 1935 in Norris City to Charles Marion and Zoa Frances Millspaugh DeBoard, she married Charlie E. "Chub" Tarpley on February 28, 1951 in Palmyra, Missouri. He died November 30, 1998 in Pekin. Two sisters also preceded her in death.
Surviving are her mother, Zoa F. Preston of Pekin; two sons, Ed (Aimee) Tarpley and Kenneth Ray "Ken" (Cathy) Tarpley, both of Pekin; two daughters, F. Kay (Rick) Brock of Pekin and M. Louise (Paul) Riley of Pekin; twelve grandchildren, Rich Brock, Sarah Brock, Brent Ward, Dustin Ward, Chad Tarpley, Joshua Tarpley, Kimberly Tarpley, Christopher Tarpley and Kaleigh Tarpley, all of Pekin, Michelle Brock, Jay Riley and Will Riley, all of Peoria; four great-grandchildren; four brothers, Thomas Dixon of Monticello, Ronald Dixon of Sugar Grove, Robert Dixon of DeLand and Richard Dixon of San Jose and one sister, Joanne (Bill) DeGroot of Beardstown.
Mrs. Tarpley worked for Pekin Insurance for 10 years first in the kitchen then as a cashier in the cafeteria, retiring in January of 1997. She previously worked for Pekin Public Schools District 108 in their central kitchen for 8 years.
An avid bowler, she was a member of the Pekin Women's Bowling Association and the Women's International Bowling Association.
She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Pekin, where she also was a member of the Ladies Missionary Fellowship.
She had a love for music, loved to fish and dearly loved her children.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel. Pastor Larry Creekmur will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 1301 South 14th Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554 or to Methodist Hospice Services, 415 St. Marks Court, Peoria, Illinois 61603.
DWIGHT SHELTON
(1917 - 2003)
PEKIN - Dwight Shelton, 85, a resident of the Elk's National Home in Bedford, Virginia for the past 12 years, died there at 6:18 p.m. Thursday, October 23, 2003. He was formerly of Pekin and Taylorville.
Born December 24, 1917 in Wayne City to Richard and Mary Meyers Shelton, he married Mildred Florence McNary on April 13, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri. She died April 21, 1980 in Springfield. Four brothers and one sister also preceded him in death.
Surviving are one daughter E. Ann (Ben) Rahn of Pekin and one son, Dwight V. (Rosemary) Shelton of Peterborough, New Hampshire; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A graduate of Mt. Vernon Township High School, he was a World War II Navy Veteran and attended Aviation Ordinance and Air Bomber Schools. He served in the Naval Air Long Range Patrol Bomber Squadron VPB 119, based in the Philippines. He attended military reunions and enjoyed keeping in touch with several of his Navy buddies.
Following his discharge from the Navy, Dwight worked for Commonwealth Edison for 33 years, retiring in 1980 as a supervisor at the Kincaid Station. He had worked at the Powerton Station near Pekin until 1967.
On September 3, 1943 he joined the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 1271 in Pekin, where he held all seven chair offices including Exalted Ruler in 1953 and chaired the committee that built the bowling lanes at the Pekin lodge. He was a former member and trustee of the Taylorville Lodge and presently held his membership with Decatur Lodge 401. While at the Elks National Home, he sang in the Elks chorus, served as Esquire and was president of the golf league.
Along with playing golf, Mr. Shelton enjoyed working with wood, bowling, playing billiards and cards.
He was a member and former Sunday school teacher at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Pekin.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. The Rev. Dwight Borden will officiate along with services accorded by the Pekin Elks Lodge. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Elk's National Home for the Special Care Unit, 931 Ashland Avenue, Bedford, Virginia 24523.
HENRY BROWNFIELD
(1932 - 2003)
PEKIN - Henry Thomas Brownfield, Sr., 70, of 1815 Memorial Drive, died at 3:20 a.m. Thursday, October 23, 2003 at his residence.
Born November 8, 1932 in Champaign to Henry L. and Irene Logan Brownfield, he married Anne M. Maxson on June 3, 1950 in Indiana. She died November 20, 1996 in Sycamore. He also was preceded in death by his stepmother, Eunice Jane Stephens, one brother, two sisters, one grandson and one great-grandchild.
Surviving are four sons, Henry T. Brownfield, Jr., William H. (Tina) Brownfield, Joseph E. (Cindy) Brownfield and Michael R. (Lisa) Brownfield, all of Pekin; four daughters, Loretta A. (Gerald) Vickers of Athens, Alabama, Rebecca L. (Walt) Musgrave of Marquette Heights, Carrie V. Brownfield and Linda C. Brownfield, both of Pekin; twenty-three grandchildren, including Jennifer M. Brownfield of Marquette Heights, whom he raised; twelve great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harold E. (Susie) Brownfield of Manito and James L. (Lori) Brownfield of Havana and five sisters, Shirley Price, Deloris Elrod, both of Tolono, Rosalie (Don) Hynes of Urbana, Barbara Ann (Harold) Yaeck of Havana and Patricia (Phillip) Fox of Pekin.
He was a Korean War Navy Veteran.
A member of Teamsters and Chauffeurs Union Local 627, he was a ready mix driver for 40 years, retiring in 1992 with Americo.
An avid bowler, he was a member of the American Bowling Congress. He also loved to fish and golf. He was a member of the Shooters Pool League and the American Pool Association Pool League.
He was a former member of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 916 in Pekin, Pekin Eagles Aerie 1869 and the Central Illinois Beagle Club.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel. The Rev. James Blue will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin, with military rites accorded.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pekin Boys and Girls Club, 1101 Veerman Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
FRANCES PLANCK
(1907 - 2003)
PEKIN - Frances T. Planck, 96, of 901 Palmer Avenue, Winter Park, Florida died at 5:30 a.m., Monday, October 20, 2003 at Sutton Homes in Maitland, Florida. She was formerly of 1207 N. 11th Street in Pekin.
Born April 13, 1907 in Pekin to Frank and Rosa Bequeaith Pfeiffer, she married Robert C. Planck on December 12, 1935 in Pekin. Her husband preceded her in death on December 20, 1995 in Pekin.
Surviving are two sons, Gary R. (Carolyn) Planck of Winter Park and J. Kent Planck of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; two grandchildren, Stephanie (James) Skidmore of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey and Jeffrey (Jaime) Planck of Oviedo, Florida; and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Planck was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Pekin, where she served as the church secretary from 1955-74. She was a member of the United Methodist Women; Rachel-Sarah Circle; and was the church's financial secretary for 13 years. She was a member of the Pekin Womens' Club; the General Federation of Womens' Clubs; The Dirksen Guild; and a life member of the Pekin Hospital Auxiliary.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, October 24, 2003 at Grace United Methodist Church in Pekin. Rev. Gary L. Ford will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin chapel. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 503 North 4th Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
VELMA NEUMANN
(1913 - 2003)
Velma Neumann of 11 Valley High Estates in Pekin, died October 19, 2003 at her residence.
She was born January 15, 1913 near Tamora, Nebraska, the daughter of Herman and Minna Beckmann. In 1936, she married John F. "Jack" Neumann and resided in Springfield for 55 years. There she was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was a long-time employee of School District 186.
In 1991, she moved to Pekin and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and its Bethlehem Society. She also was a member of the Pekin Woman's Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, two sisters (Alma Suhr and Vera Bredow) and one brother (Erwin Beckmann).
She is survived by one daughter, Marilyn (George) McGregor of Raleigh, North Carolina; one son, John E. (Chris) Neumann of Pekin; three grandchildren, Mark McGregor, Marcia Tieman and Martin Neumann and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, October 24, 2003 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel. The Rev. Marvin Suhr, her nephew, will officiate. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Garden of the Cross at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 220 South Second Street, Springfield, Illinois 62701 or to The Lutheran Hour, 660 Mason Ridge Center, St. Louis, Missouri 63141.
EDWARD MUNGE
(1920 - 2003)
PEKIN - Edward V. Munge, 83, of 1520 El Camino Drive, died at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2003 at Pekin Hospital. He was formerly of 2504 Sharon Avenue.
Born January 27, 1920 in Pekin to John B. and Lucille Dinquel Munge, he married Lois L. Beale on October 31, 1946 in Pekin. She died December 27, 1998 in Pekin. He also was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather; one brother, Camile Munge; one sister, Melanie Munge and one stepbrother, Walt Drudi.
Surviving are one daughter, Vicki L. (Sam) Little of Pekin; two sons, Richard E. (Sue) Munge and Scott D. (Lori) Munge, both of Pekin; six grandchildren, Darcy N. Anderson of Nashville, Tennessee, Derek J. (Clarice) Anderson, Cole J. Munge, Stacia A. Munge, Ryan S. Munge and Michelle N. Munge, all of Pekin; three step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; one brother, John C. (Dorothy) Munge of Pekin and one step-sister, Irene Saunders of West Covina, California.
During World War II, he was a 1st Lieutenant with the 9th Air Force and completed 65 bombing missions as a pilot on a B26 Martin Marauder. He was awarded the D.F.C. Air Medal with 11 oakleaf clusters and the European Theater ribbon with three battle stars. The 322nd bomber squadron received a presidential citation in excellence in night bombing, low level skip bombing and the regular 12,000-ft. formation bombing.
He worked at Caterpillar, Inc. for six years, the Secretary of State Police for 12 years as a district supervisor and for Velde Ford in Pekin for 25 years as a salesman and in various management positions, retiring in 1990.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin. He also was a member of Knights of Columbus Archbishop Schlarman Council 3507 in Pekin; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 1271; the Italian-American League and William Schaefer American Legion Post 44, all in Pekin. He was a retired member of the Illinois Police Association.
His funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin. The Rev. Timothy Nolan will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel, with a Christian wake service at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin, where military rites will be accorded.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., 1501 Northwest 9th Avenue/Bob Hope Road, Miami, Florida 33136-1494 or to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 303 South 7th Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
ALBERT BARNER
(1919 - 2003)
PEKIN - Albert H. "Al" Barner, 84, of 2319 Arlington Circle in Pekin, died at 11:32 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2003 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was formerly of Skokie and Chicago.
Born June 1, 1919 in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania to Nelson Ira and Ethel Ellen Buchanan Barner, he married Lois L. Lambert on January 4, 1941. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, R. Rebecca "Becky" (Bob) Stark of Thompsonville; three grandchildren, Elizabeth E. (Joseph) Clarke of Marengo, Paul R. Stark of Wheeling and Mary R. (Kenneth) Kolacia of Hinsdale; five great-grandchildren, Daniel Clarke, Sarah Clarke, Rebecca Clarke, Matthew Clarke and Adam Kolacia; one brother, Ira N. Barner of Pekin and one sister, Adeline (Joe) Niemiec of Chicago.
His parents preceded him in death.
He was a United States Marine Corps. Veteran of World War II and served in the South Pacific.
He retired from Wickes Corporation after 23 years of service on February 1, 1981 as the general foreman of the Saginaw, Michigan plant. He also was a former plant manager at the Saginaw plant. He first worked for Wickes as a machinist and then as foreman at their Des Plaines, Illinois plant. He previously worked for Combustion Engineering Corporation in Chicago for 13 years as a machinist.
He was a faithful member and past deacon of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Groveland. He was a former member, deacon and elder of Moody Memorial Church in Chicago. He was born again in to the family of God on March 21, 1954.
An avid bowler, he was inducted into the Greater Pekin Bowling Association Hall of Fame on April 2, 1989. He also was a member of the American Bowling Congress.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2003 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 18040 Unsicker Road, Groveland. The Rev. Dr. Steven E. Hauter will officiate. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Cornerstone Baptist Church. Burial will be in Prairie Rest Cemetery at Delavan, with military rites accorded by the United States Marine Corps. Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Baptist Church, P.O. Box 924, Morton, Illinois 61550.
LEE PATRICK
(1930 - 2003)
PEKIN - Lee Bedford Patrick, 72, 218 Catherine St. died at 7:22 a.m., Friday, October 17, 2003 at Pekin Hospital.
Born October 19, 1930 in Augusta, Arkansas to Henry Lee and Dorthy Templeton Patrick, he married Delphia Mae Reeves on September 9, 1950 in Augusta.
Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Johnny Lee Patrick and Carl Wayne Patrick, both of Pekin; 2 daughters, Judy Eugenia (Gary) Voyles of Pekin and Nora Mae (Dale) Kupferschmid of Chandler, Arizona; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and 1 brother, Milton Edward Patrick of Sacramento, California.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 6 brothers.
Mr. Patrick worked as a truck driver for O'Neil Brothers Transfer and Storage in Peoria for 27 years, retiring in 1993. He was a member of Teamsters and Chauffeurs Union Local #627 in Peoria.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and later in the U.S. Air Force.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2003 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin chapel. Rev. Roger Hamilton will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. Burial with military graveside rites will be in Hillcrest Memory Gardens in rural Morton.
MARY SMITH
(1905 - 2003)
WASHINGTON - Mary Helen Smith, 98, of 190 East Queenwood Road in Morton, died at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at Morton Villa Care Center in Morton. She was formerly of Washington and also Cantwell and Desloge, Missouri.
She was born February 28, 1905 in Lexington, Missouri to Edward Fielding and Helen A. "Nellie" Taylor Smith. Her parents preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by two sisters, Lavina Seaton and Flo Scroggins and three brothers, Zeb Smith, Robert Smith and Perry Smith.
Surviving are eight nieces, Carol Faye (Gene) Conway of Indianapolis, Indiana, Doris Ann (Edmond) Gibson, Judith Nance, both of Desloge, Missouri, Mary (Bill) Hansen of Metamora, Vernetta Heisel of Peoria, Jessie (Elmer) Lambert of Pekin, Susan (Darrell) Wurth of Venice, Florida and Nellie Lamber of Granite City; two nephews, Donald R. (Meredith "Dotty") Seaton of Washington and James (Gayle) Seaton of Pekin and one sister-in-law, Maxine Smith of Farmington, Missouri.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2003 at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in rural Morton. The Rev. Lauren Padgett will officiate. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Harbor Light Hospice, 2000 West Pioneer Parkway, Suite 18B, Peoria, Illinois 61615.
WAYNE LINCOLN
(1941 - 2003)
PEKIN - Wayne "Abe" Lincoln, 62, of 1403 S. 14th St. died at 7:50 a.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Born July 7, 1941 in Noble, Illinois to Clarence F. and Evelyn L. Pflaum Lincoln, he married Carolyn Evans on September 9, 1961 in Noble. He later married Sharol Rader on May 2, 1986 in Pekin.
Surviving are his wife; three sons, Michael (Julie) Lincoln of Minooka, Jimmy (Faith) Rader and Jacob Rader, both of Pekin; one daughter, Julie (Gary) Placher of Chillicothe; nine grandchildren; two brothers, Bill (Fay) Lincoln of Cincinnati, Ohio and Roger (Shirley) Lincoln of Claremont, Illinois; and one sister, Elaine (David) Armstrong of Olney, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by one son, Jason Rader on September 9, 2003 in Creve Coeur; and one granddaughter, Jasmine Rader.
Mr. Lincoln had been an independent home improvement contractor in Pekin, retiring in 2001. Previously, he had worked at Corn Products Corporation in Pekin from 1965-80.
He was a member of Empire Lodge 126 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons in Pekin.
He enjoyed his grandchildren and gardening and regularly kept a stool warm at Ernie's coffee counter.
Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2003 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin chapel. Rev. Tom Rader will officiate. Visitation will be two hours prior to services at the funeral home. Cremation will follow services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the OSF St. Francis Stroke Center.
TILLIE HAYES
(1915 - 2003)
PEKIN - Matilda "Tillie" Hayes, 88, of 191 East Queenwood Road, Morton, died at 2:13 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at Morton Terrace in Morton. She was formerly of 1501 James Road in Pekin.
Born April 19, 1915 in Pekin to John and Guytana Lanza Sciortino, she married Fred Wheeler Hayes on June 8, 1935 in Pekin. He died June 10, 1997 in Pekin. She was also preceded in death by one grandson, one sister, and three brothers.
Surviving are four daughters, Dolores D. (Gene) Emmons of Manito, and E. Charlene (Fran) Oberle, Carolyn A. (Darrell) Chitwood, and Donna J. (Larry) Mayberry, all of Pekin; two sons, Fred L. (Celeste) Hayes of Brooksville, Florida and John T. (Tana) Hayes of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; nineteen grandchildren; thirty-six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Lucille J. Gilliatt of Creve Coeur and Carolyn M. (Dick) Friederich of Costa Mesa, California.
Mrs. Hayes worked for Central Illinois Light Company for 25 years, retiring in 1977 as a clerk in the downtown Pekin office. For years, she knitted and donated booties and hats for the premature infants at Pekin Hospital, last in 2000.
She was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin. She was a former member of the Pekin Emblem Club #424, Pekin Women of the Moose #673, and the Pekin Women's Bowling Association.
She enjoyed fishing, bowling, knitting, and playing bingo.
A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2003 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin. The Rev. David Whiteside and Deacon Charles D. Murray will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel with a Christian wake service at 8 p.m. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Joseph School, 300 South 6th Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
GERTRUDE HOERR
(1915 - 2003)
MANITO - Gertrude Hoerr, 87, a resident of Parkview Retirement Home, died at 2:20 p.m., Monday, October 13, 2003 in the emergency room at Pekin Hospital. She was formerly of 628 Market St. in Pekin.
Born November 10, 1915 in Hollis Township, Peoria County to Jerry and Gertrude Edmonds Pinter, she married Allie "Al" Hoerr on June 12, 1948 in Pekin.
She was preceded in death by her husband on November 22, 1972 in Peoria; one son, Dale Hoerr, on June 16, 1950 in Pekin; and 1 brother.
Surviving are one son, Gary (Margaret) Hoerr of Manito; two granddaughters, JoAnn (Dan) Miller and Marcia (Eric) Whitehouse, both of Manito; and five great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Hoerr had worked as a table lady in the bottling department at American Distilling Company in Pekin for 15 years during the 1930's and 1940's.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 16, 2003 at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. Rev. Thomas Guengerich will officiate. There will be no visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to T.A.P.S. or to the Forman Ambulance.
BUD WILLOCK
(1940 - 2003)
Tremont - Thurman Lyle "Bud" Willock, 63, 501 W. Tazewell St., died at 11:35 a.m., Monday, October 13, 2003 at his home.
He was born June 6, 1940 in Pekin to Thurman Paul and Margaret Smith Willock.
He married Eileen Kay Riggenback on December 22, 1958 in Tremont. He later married Mary Kay Klaffke Hoelzel on November 21, 1997 in Pekin.
Surviving are his wife; one son, Todd L (Stacey) Willock of Marquette Hts; three daughters, Tammy D. (Ernie) Svendsen of Pekin, Susie Willock of Tremont and Janene Willock of Peoria Hts.; four grandchildren; and one sister, Bonna (Wayne) Zimmerman of Metamora.
Mr. Willock worked for the Peoria and Pekin Union Railroad for 35 years, retiring in 1998 as a yardmaster.
He served with the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of the American Legion Tremont Post 1236, the 40 et 8 in Pekin, and a former member of the Pekin Eagles Aerie 1869.
An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2003 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin chapel. Rev. Robert N. Brite, Jr. will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice or 40 et 8, 300 Charlotte St., Apt. 13, Pekin, IL 61554.
GARRY GOODIN
(1950 - 2003)
NORTH PEKIN - Garry Gene Goodin, 53, of 109 State St. died at 12:54 a.m., Monday, October 13, 2003 in the emergency room at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born January 25, 1950 in Peoria to William W. "Bill" and Doris E. Hull Goodin.
Surviving are four brothers, Scott A. (Katheleen) Goodin of Wausau, Wisconsin, Steven L. (Debbie) Goodin of Pekin; Glynn L. (Connie) Goodin of Washburn, Illinois, and Robert W. (Kathy) Goodin of Marquette Heights.; one sister, Billie L. (Daryl) Jackson of Marquette Heights.; and many nieces; nephews; great-nieces; and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one nephew.
Mr. Goodin last worked as a custodian at the Pekin Mall in the 1970's and previously worked in packing at Tazewell County Resource Center.
His hobbies included computers, C.B. radios, scanners, and reading.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 16, 2003 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family for a grave marker.
BERYL GEBHARDT
(1907 - 2003)
PEKIN - Lyla Beryl Gebhardt, 96, of 508 W. Trilby Rd., Fort Collins, Colorado, died at 1:05 a.m., Monday, October 6, 2003 at Good Samaritan Retirement Village in Fort Collins. She was formerly of Pekin.
Born February 11, 1907 in Deer Creek to Robert and Carrie Lewin Farlin, she married Wilbur Gebhardt on June 4, 1938 in Missouri. He died January 28, 1972 in Plantation, Florida.
Also preceding in death were one grandson and one brother.
Surviving are one daughter, Patricia B. (Eric) Reno of Fort Collins; one son, Robert W. Gebhardt of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; and five grandchildren.
She was a graduate of Illinois State Normal Teachers' College in Normal.
Mrs. Gebhardt last worked as an administrative assistant in the Broward County, Florida school district. Previously, she and her husband had owned and operated Uptown Motors Oldsmobile and Cadillac dealership in Pekin from 1939-55 and she had taught in a 1-room schoolhouse in Dillon, Illinois for 5 years.
In year younger years, she was active in Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Brownies, 4-H, Y-teens, and the Methodist Youth Fellowship in Pekin. She was a former member and past president of the Pilot Club; Pekin Emblem Club No. 424; Celestial City Chapter No. 333, Order of the Eastern Star, all in Pekin.
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Pekin.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, October 11, 2003 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel.The Rev. Krista L. Brockman will officiate. Visitation will be from noon until time of service Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pekin Lions Club Sight Conservation Fund, P.O. Box 751, Pekin, Illinois 61555-0751.
BERTHA CLIFTON
(1920 - 2003)
PEKIN - Bertha Viola Clifton, 83, of 1520 El Camino Drive, died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2003 at Pekin Manor. She was formerly of 30 Park Drive in North Pekin.
Born August 28, 1920 in Standard City to Henry Joseph and Bertha Alexander Picton, she married Joseph Ross Clifton on August 10, 1940 in Staunton. He died March 3, 1999 in Peoria. She also was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
Surviving are two sons, Dennis R. Clifton and R. Bruce (Mary) Clifton, both of Pekin; four grandchildren, Tony R. Clifton of Morton, Casey J. Clifton and Robert B. Clifton, Jr., both of Pekin and Connie S. Clifton of Pensacola, Florida; three step-grandchildren; two great-grandsons; two step-great-grandchildren and one brother, Henry J. (Edna) Picton, Jr. of Sunnyland.
She worked for Peoria Suppliers as a receiving clerk, which later became Murray's, where she last worked as the manager of the receiving department. She later worked for Evans Products and then for Sequoia Products in Peoria as a bookkeeper.
She was a member of the Creve Coeur Church of the Nazarene.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel. The Rev. Robert L. Barnard will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Creve Coeur Church of the Nazarene, 129 South Highland Avenue, Creve Coeur, Illinois 61610.
JAMES DULANEY
(1925 - 2003)
PEKIN - James Edwin Dulaney, 78, of 1702 Holiday Drive, died at 3:52 a.m., Sunday, October 5, 2003 at Pekin Manor.
Born July 31, 1925 in Galesburg to Sidney Clay and Verna Louise Allen Dulaney, he married Dorothe M. VanVelsor on July 31, 1952 in Palmyra, Missouri. She died October 28, 1990 in Pekin.
Surviving are one son, Stephen J. Dulaney of Moline; one daughter, Anita L. (George) Kampas of Pekin; four grandchildren, Scott A. Kampas, Kristofer J. Kampas, Lance M. Kampas, all of Pekin and Andrew R. Dulaney of Moline and two brothers, Lester K. (Charlene) Dulaney of Mesquite, Nevada and Merle G. "Gene" (Nancy) Dulaney of Dayton, Texas.
He was a Navy World War II veteran serving in the Pacific Theater.
He retired in 1987 from Sherex in Mapleton after 26 years of service, where he first worked in production, then in maintenance and last as an operator at the tank farm. He was a member of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union in Pekin.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Galesburg and attended First United Methodist Church in Pekin.
He was an avid fisherman. He also enjoyed traveling and tending his garden.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens in Galesburg. The Rev. Judy Doyle will officiate. The Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post 285 of Galesburg will conduct military rites. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 1315 Court Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
