Vernon Dearwood Crook, 83, Farmer City, passed away at 11:35 a.m. Thursday (Jan. 19, 2012) at Farmer City Rehabilitation and Health Care, Farmer City. Cremation rites have been accorded. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Farmer City Rehabilitation and Health Care’s front lobby. Visitation will be one hour prior from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Farmer City Rehabilitation and Health Care. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Burial will be at a later date in Arcola Cemetery, Arcola.