Dewitt Obits Archives for 2011-09

Josephine T. Garonio of Bloomington

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Josephine T. Garzonio, 98, of Bloomington died at 6:03 p.m. Friday (Sept. 30, 2011) at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Her funeral will be at 5 p.m. Monday at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, with Monsignor Doug Hennessey officiating. Interment will be in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday at the memorial home. Memorial gifts may be made to Westminster Village Foundation or Holy Trinity Church, Bloomington.

She was born Aug. 16, 1913, in Ladd, a daughter of Michael and Mary Perucca Campeggio. She married LeRoy W. Garzonio on April 28, 1951, in LaSalle. He died Dec. 14, 1999.

She is survived by a son, Dennis M. (Debra) Garzonio, Bloomington; a grandson, Dominic (Jillian) Garzonio, Oak Lawn; and her sister, Sister Mary Eymard, Saint Mary of the Woods, Ind.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Peter; and two sisters, Theresa and Madeline.

Mrs. Garzonio worked for 18 years for Westclox at LaSalle/Peru. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Bloomington

William D. 'Bill' Tucker of Wapella

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

William D. “Bill” Tucker, 70, of Wapella, died at 3:35 p.m. Friday (Sept. 30, 2011) at his home in Wapella. His memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, LeRoy. Private inurnment will be a later date in Oak Grove Cemetery, LeRoy. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to US Too International, a non-profit education and support network for those with prostate cancer.

Jollie May Blakely of Clinton

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Jollie May Blakely, infant of Clinton passed away Friday, September 30, 2011. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2011 at Graceland Cemetery with the "Flight Home" Ceremony to conclude the service. Arrangements are through the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, Decatur, IL.

Mildred Renfro of Decatur

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Mildred Renfro, 93, Decatur, died Friday (Sept. 30, 2011). Arrangements incomplete: Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mount Zion.

Charlotte Adkins of Pana

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Charlotte Adkins, 71, Pana, died Friday (Sept. 30, 2011). Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, McCracken-Dean Funeral Home, Pana. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday. Burial: Craig Cemetery, Ramsey. Memorials: Pana Community Hospital Foundation for Hospice, Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois, American Diabtes Association, or donor's choice.

Karl William Betz of Warrensburg

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Karl William Betz, of Warrensburg, Illinois, died September 29, 2011 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. According to his wishes, there will not be any funeral or memorial service. Burial will be conducted privately. Memorials may be made out to the First United Methodist Church of Springfield, Illinois, or to the United Methodist Church of Warrensburg, Illinois. Arrangements by: Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care.

Rebecca A. Thompson of Decatur

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Rebecca A. Thompson, 55, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2011 peacefully at her home. Graveside services to celebrate Rebecca's life will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 3, 2011 at Harristown Cemetery with the "Flight Home" Ceremony to conclude the service. Visitation will be from 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, October 3, 2011 at the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Rebecca was born July 26, 1956 in Decatur, the daughter of William and Betty Marsland. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She enjoyed bird watching, wildlife, and spending time with her grandchildren. She married Thomas Thompson Jr. June 6, 1986. She leaves behind her husband Tom Jr., sons, Tom III and fiancé Jessica of Decatur and Dylan and girlfriend Cortney of Decatur, brother, Billy Marsland of Decatur, sisters, Cristine Schollebruch and husband Ted and Loretta Mae Boston-Marsland and husband Steve, grandchildren, Aidin and Ava, stepfather, Jim Boyd, and several nieces and nephews. She was reunited in Heaven with her parents, brother, Bobby Marsland, and best friend, Melody Miller. The family of Rebecca A. Thompson is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View online obituary, share memories, and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review/

Marcia Marie Cody of Monticello

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Marcia Marie Cody, 55, of Monticello, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2011. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, October 1, 2011 at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home Monticello with Rev. Dan Seibert officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 -12:00 prior to the service on Saturday. Interment will be held in Monticello Township Cemetery.

Peggy Marshall Keim of Wapella

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Peggy Marshall Keim, 87, of Newberry, South Carolina and longtime resident of Cartersville, Georgia, and formerly of Wapella died September 29, 2011. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made in Memory of Peggy M. Keim to the University of Georgia Foundation for the Patrik T. Keim Memorial Award (please attach in memory of Peggy M. Keim) address: 394 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, Georgia 30602. The family will have a service in Clinton, Illinois at the Clinton United Methodist Church at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2011. McSwain-Evans Funeral Home, Newberry, South Carolina, is entrusted with the arrangements.

Robert Lee 'Bob' Williams of Cerro Gordo

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Robert Lee "Bob" Williams, 73, Cerro Gordo, died Thursday (Sept. 29, 2011). Graveside services: 11 a.m. Monday, Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Cerro Gordo. Memorials: Oakley Brick Church.

Goldie Kirby Cox of LeRoy

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Goldie Kirby Cox, 98, LeRoy, passed away at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 28, 2011) at the LeRoy Manor.

Her funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the LeRoy United Methodist Church. The Rev. Mary Louise Haxton will officiate. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Farmer City. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Kirby Funeral Home, Homer, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the LeRoy Garden Club or an organization of the donor’s choice.

Mrs. Cox was born Sept. 27, 1913, in Bellflower, a daughter of Samuel and Mary Stiles Lappin. She married Eugene Kirby on March 31, 1935, in Saybrook. He passed away in May 1971. She later married Roy Cox on Oct. 6, 1979. He passed away in March 1980.

Survivors include one daughter, Martha Riddle, Irvine, Calif.; two sons, Merle (Karen) Kirby, LeRoy, and Myron (Sandra) Kirby, LeRoy, (recently moved). She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Mary Sue Furtney; one grandson, Lonnie Kirby; two sisters; and two brothers.

Mrs. Cox was affiliated with the Christian faith. She was a homemaker and farmwife for many years. She was a member of the LeRoy Garden Club, Farmer City Legion Auxiliary Unit 55, INT Card Club of Farmer City, the Moose Lodge and the Eagles.

Goldie’s hobbies included the love of dancing (where she would often go multiple times per week); and she loved fishing and gardening, with interest in growing all types of flowers, and she loved spending time with her family.

Dorothy M. Robinson of Princeton

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Dorothy M. Robison, 87, of Princeton, IL formerly of Monticello, passed away at 1:50 AM, Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Liberty Village, Princeton. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, September 30, 2011 at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home Monticello with Rev. Michael Heiniger officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Friday. Interment will be held in Grandview Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Liberty Village Alzheimer's Unit, Princeton.

Myrtle Marie Nash Cobb of Alma

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Myrtle Marie Nash Cobb, 92, Mount Vernon, formerly of Alma, died Tuesday (Sept. 27, 2011). Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Alma Christian Church. Visitation: one hour before services in the church. Burial: Alma Cemetery. Arrangements by: Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. Memorials: Alma Christian Church.

Ellen Marie McDonald of Weldon

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Ellen Marie McDonald, 69, Buckeye, Ariz., formerly of Weldon, died Tuesday (Sept. 27, 2011). Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Weldon Cemetery.

Ellen Marie McDonald of Weldon

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Ellen Marie McDonald, 69, Buckeye, Ariz., formerly of Weldon, died Tuesday (Sept. 27, 2011) at Del Webb Hospital, Sun City West, Ariz.

Service: 11 a.m. Monday at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, with J. Wesley Wilkey officiating.

Burial: Weldon Cemetery, Weldon.

Visitation: 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be emailed to www.calvert memorial.com.

Betty Delores DePrenger of Carlinville

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Betty Delores DePrenger, 85, Carlinville, died Monday (Sept. 26, 2011). Services: 10 a.m. Friday, First Assembly of God Church, Carlinville and 3 p.m. Friday, Clinton Assembly of God Church. Visitation: one hour before services in the Carlinville church. Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton. Arrangements by: Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. Memorials: First Assembly of God Church. Memorials: Clinton Assembly of God Church.

Veda Obera Harrold of Clinton

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Veda Obera Harrold, 92, Clinton, died at 9:45 a.m. Sunday (Sept. 25, 2011) at McLean County Nursing Home.

A memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Friday at Grace Church, 1311 W. Hovey, Normal, with the Rev. Len Thebarge officiating. Private family inurnment will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday at the church.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association. Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, is in charge of arrangements.

She was born Aug. 26, 1919, at Dunlap, Iowa, daughter of Everett Farlow Herron and Ruah Ethyle Rice Herron. She married Bernard J. Harrold on Jan. 5, 1944, at Washington, D.C. He died in January 2002.

Surviving are her children, Pamela Sue (JR) Buggar, Bloomington, and Patricia Ann (Kelly) Casey, Kalamazoo, Mich.; grandchildren, J. Michael Buggar and Valerie DiGiglia, both of Bloomington; Jared Buggar, LeRoy; Erin Casey, Eugene, Ore.; and David Casey, Kalamazoo, Mich.; and great-grandchildren, Jerry Dronenberg III, Lauren Buggar, Sophia DiGiglia, Blake Buggar, Sarah DiGiglia and Devyn Buggar.

Mom went from fingerprinting for the FBI, where she met her future husband, to farming outside Clinton. She devoted herself to her husband and family and adapted from a Lincoln, Neb., city girl to a farmer’s wife. Everyone who knew her described her as a sweet lady who was much loved.

Share your condolences and memories at www.calvertmemorial.com.

Beverly Jane Gaddy of Lincoln

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Beverly Jane Gaddy, 74, Lincoln, died Sunday (Sept. 25, 2011). Services: at a later date. Arrangements by: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln. Memorials: Lincoln Church of God.

Walter Ray Lambert of Clinton

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Walter Ray Lambert, 79, of Clinton, died 12:40 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 24, 2011). Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, with Dennis Corley officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, with military rites.

Wilburn E. Web Donnan of Ashland

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Wilburn E. "Web" Donnan, 88, Ashland, formerly of Lawndale, died Friday (Sept. 23, 2011). Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday. Burial: Lawndale Cemetery. Memorials: Cerebral Palsy or American Heart Association .

Tina Tomlovich of Maroa

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Tina Tomlovich, 45, of Maroa passed away at 1:37 am Thursday, September 22, 2011 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Tina was born on August 4, 1966 in Decatur the daughter of Larry and Phyllis (Dick) Atwood. She worked at the Clinton Power Station from 1985-1993 and most recently worked for Lincoln State Bank in Clinton. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Maroa. She was a volunteer for GAB and helped with many activities at the children's school. She married Joseph Mark Tomlovich on March 2, 1993 in Clinton. Surviving are her husband, Mark, children, John Tomlovich, Matthew Tomlovich, Catherine Tomlovich, Mary Tomlovich, and Rachel Tomlovich; parents, Larry and Phyllis Atwood of Decatur, grandparents, James W. and Rosemary Dick of Decatur; sisters, Sheila Dyke of Columbus, IN; Tammy Eubank (Rich) of Brownstown, IN; and Betti Ground (Bob) of Latham. Funeral service to celebrate Tina's life will be 10:00 am Tuesday, September 27, 2011 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5:00 – 8:00 pm Monday in funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery with the "Flight Home" ceremony. Memorials are suggested to the charity of the donor's choosing. The family of Tina Tomlovich is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.

Donald Henry Voll-stedt of Bloomington

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Donald Henry Voll-stedt, 86, Bloomington, and more recently of LeRoy, went home to live with his lord and savior at 1:10 a.m. Thursday (Sept. 22, 2011) in LeRoy.

Don’s memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at LeRoy Christian Church, 106 S. East St., LeRoy, with Brother Sam Eddy officiating and music provided by organist Madelyn Bock and soloist Nancy Spratt.

Burial will follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Bloomington, with full military rites accorded.

Memorial gifts may be made to LeRoy Christian Church or to Little Galilee Christian Camp.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, and from 10 until 11 a.m. Monday at LeRoy Christian Church.

Don was born Aug. 13, 1925, in Davenport, Iowa, son of Henry C. and Fern Radech Vollstedt.

Don was married to Helen Louise Laird Vollstedt on Jan. 27, 1950, and she preceded him in death on April 11, 1981. After Helen’s death, on Oct. 15, 1981, he was married to Marie Clesson Crump Vollstedt who passed away Feb. 25, 2008.

Survivors include his sons, Tim (Linda) Voll-stedt, LeRoy; Mark (Kathy) Vollstedt, Bloomington; David (Pat) Vollstedt, DeKalb; and Philip (Karen) Vollstedt, Brownsville, Pa.; a daughter, Jan Jensen, Washington, D.C.; seven grandchildren, John Vollstedt, Scott Ochoa, Nathan Vollstedt, John Ghazal, Chad Ghazal, Jennifer Vollstedt and Samuel Vollstedt; three great-grandchildren, Christian Vollstedt, Nicole Glazer and Isabella Ochoa; brother, Jim Vollstedt, Silver Spring, Md.; sister, Jean (Bill) Williams, Sacramento, Calif.; and stepdaughters, Linda (John) Callison, Mansfield, Texas, and Marcia (John) Gudeman, Phoenix, Ariz.

Along with his beloved wives, Don was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Becky; a granddaughter, Khadijah; and two brothers, John and Dick.

Don grew up in Danville, graduating from Danville High School, where he was a childhood friend of Dick Van Dyke. A highly decorated World War II Coast Guard veteran, Don served in the Merchant Marine seeing considerable action. He was “in the water” twice when ships he was aboard were sunk by enemy fire. Don was also a retiree from the railroad with nearly 40 years of service. He was a member of LeRoy Christian Church, the area Christian Men’s Fellowship and American Legion Post 79, LeRoy.

But above all, Don was a Christian and preacher of the Gospel. Receiving a degree from then Lincoln Bible Institute, he held ministries at Texas Christian Church, rural Clinton; San Jose Christian Church, San Jose; Hooton Church of Christ, Danville; Gridley Christian Church, Gridley; and First Christian Church in Pontiac. In the late 1970s, Don moved most of his family to Australia where he held a circuit ministry with three different churches. After a few difficult years battling dementia, Don was more than ready to go home to heaven. Many thanks go to the nurses and dedicated staff at LeRoy Manor, which was his home since July of 2007.

Don was an active Christian and a dedicated servant of the Lord Jesus Christ until the very end. He fought the good fight and he finished the course.

Robert Harold Johnson of Bloomington

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Robert Harold Johnson, 92, Battle Creek, Mich., formerly of Bloomington, died at 4:40 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 22, 2011) in Battle Creek.

Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cross Pointe Church of God, 3101 Airport Road, Bloomington.

Burial: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, near Stanford.

Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Cross Pointe Church of God, Bloomington.

Memorial service: 2 p.m. Oct. 2 at North Avenue Church of God, 1079 North Ave., Battle Creek, Mich. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington is handling arrangements for the family.

Memorials: Cross Pointe Church of God or North Avenue Church of God.

Survivors: his wife, Betty Hastings Johnson; four children, Brenda (Don) Gothberg, Battle Creek, Mich.; Janice (Ralph) Barclay, Wichita, Kan.; Norman (Judy) Johnson, Atlanta, Ga.; and Kathy (Terry) Arington, Farmington, Mo.; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; five brothers; and two sisters.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kiblersmith.com.

Tina Tomlovich of Maroa

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Tina Tomlovich, 45, Maroa, died Thursday (Sept. 22, 2011). Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday. Burial: Graceland Cemetery with "Flight Home" ceremony. Memorials: donor's choice.

Thomas E. Tucker of Clinton

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Thomas E. Tucker, 57, Clinton, died Wednesday (Sept. 21, 2011). Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Willmore Cemetery, Clinton. Memorials: Thomas E. Tucker Memorial Fund.

Berry E. Gay of Decatur

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Berry E. Gay, 87, Springfield, formerly of Decatur, World War II Navy veteran and retired state of Illinois microbiologist, died Tuesday (Sept. 20, 2011). Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Calvary Cemetery with military rites. Memorials: Humane Society of Sangamon County or Lincoln Memorial Gardens. Send condolences: www.moranandgoebel.com.

Robert Lee Bob DeVault Sr. of Farmer City

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Robert Lee “Bob” DeVault Sr., 83, Farmer City, passed away at 7:27 a.m. Tuesday (Sept. 20, 2011) at LeRoy Manor, LeRoy.

His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, Farmer City, with the Rev. Andy Baker officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Farmer City, with military rites accorded. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Bob was born Dec. 29, 1927, at Oreana, a son of Julius Raymond and Hattie May James DeVault. He married Shirley Ann Jackson on May 29, 1953, in Havana.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley A. DeVault, Farmer City; son, Robert L. (Debbie) DeVault Jr., Ogden; two daughters, Donna (Dana) Evans, Farmer City, and Carol A. (Eric) Kersey, Fisher; grandchildren, Brittany Louise Chrysler Evans, Brett A. Kersey, Quinten (Cynthia) DeVault and Sarah DeVault; great-grandchildren, Lexi Williams, Jason Jackson and Jashawna Jackson; and brother, Frank (Irene) DeVault, Bloomington.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and four sisters.

Bob had worked at the DeWitt County Co-op in Clinton for many years. He was an Army veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a life member of Joe Williams American Legion Post 55 and life member of Fred G. O’Malley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6190, both of Farmer City.

Ronald E. Grimes of Clinton

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Ronald E. Grimes, 67, of Clinton died 3:25 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 17, 2011). Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in First Christian Church, Clinton, with J. Kent Hickerson officiating. Casual attire requested by family. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Monday in Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, with 7:30 p.m. Masonic rites. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, with military rites. Memorials: AMVETS.

Carol S. Morrow of Bement

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Carol S. Morrow, 62 of Bement, IL., passed away at 2:13 A.M., on Thursday, September 15, 2011. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at the Roux – Hinds Funeral Home Bement, IL. The Rev. Larry Hallman will officiate. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the services on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Carol S. Morrow Memorial Fund in care of Roux–Hinds Funeral Home, to be used towards funeral expenses.

Patricia Jo Arve Simpson of Clinton

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Patricia Jo Arve Simpson, 64, Clinton, died Tuesday (Sept. 13, 2011). Body will be cremated. Visitation; 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. Memorials: Stroke Association or American Cancer Society .

Gary D. Long of Clinton

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Gary D. Long, 54, Clinton, died Tuesday (Sept. 13, 2011). Memorial services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. Visitation: one hour before services. Memorials: Gary D. Long memorial Fund or donor's choice.

Mary Joanne Courtwright of Lincoln

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Mary "Joanne" Courtwright, 83, Lincoln, died Monday (Sept. 12, 2011). Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: New Union Cemetery. Memorials: Logan-Mason Rehabilitation.

Lyle D. Reeder of DeWitt

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Lyle D. Reeder, 82, DeWitt, IL, a businessman, died Monday, Sept. 12, 2011 in Phoenix, AZ. Visitation will be held Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011 from 5-7 PM at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL. Funeral service will be Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 at 11 AM at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL. Burial will be in DeWitt Cemetery, DeWitt, IL.

Lyle D. Reeder of DeWitt

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Lyle D. Reeder, 82, DeWitt, a businessman, land owner-operator and conservationist, died Sept. 12, 2011, at the home of his nephew, John D. Reeder, Phoenix, Ariz.

His funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, with burial in DeWitt Cemetery, DeWitt. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Mr. Reeder was born Aug. 4, 1929, in DeWitt, the son of John H. and Inez B. Clary Reeder. He graduated from Clinton Community High School and the University of Illinois, Champaign. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany.

He is survived by his only sister, Katie (Vance L.) Fraley, Taylorville; and 18 nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents and six brothers, Roger, Morris, John, Buddy, Carl and James.

Mr. Reeder divided his residency between DeWitt and Aspen, Colo. He was well-known in the Aspen community for his commitment to land conservation.

Condolences may be e-mailed to www.calvertmemorial.com.

RoseMarie Hufford Morris of Cerro Gordo/Oakley

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

RoseMarie Hufford Morris, 83 of Cerro Gordo/Oakley died Saturday September 10, 201. Funeral service will be 11:00 am. Saturday Sept. 17, 2011 at Long Creek United Methodist Church in Decatur with Rev. Pam Bradford officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to (ASPCA) American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Homeward Bound or to the Long Creek United Methodist Church.

Robert G. Streich of Maroa

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Robert G. Streich, 49, of Maroa passed away Saturday September 10, 2011. A service to celebrate Robert's life will be 11:00 a.m. Friday September 16, 2011 at Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday September 15, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Maroa Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the Maroa Christian Church. Family suggest memorials to the Melanoma Research Foundation.

Willard E. Aughton of Lincoln

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Willard E. Aughton, 96, Lincoln, died Thursday (Sept. 8, 2011). Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Burial: New Union Cemetery, Lincoln. Memorials: donor's choice.

Jerry Wayne Corwin of Clinton

Posted More Than Ten Years Ago

Jerry Wayne Corwin Sr., 79, Clinton, died Friday (Sept. 2, 2011). Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. No visitation. Burial: Sugar Grove Cemetery, Wapella, with military rites. Memorials: Clinton Animal Shelter.

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