Larry Knight

Larry Knight

ROYAL – Larry Knight, 71, of Royal stepped into Heaven on Tuesday (Jan. 29, 2013) at his home.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Gifford, with Pastor Steve Lombardo officiating. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Royal.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Freese Funeral Home, 302 E. Grand Ave., St. Joseph. Prayer service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Larry was born Dec. 2, 1941, at Fithian, the son of Lester and Pauline McClure Knight. He married Beverly Loschen on Feb. 16, 1985, at Royal. She survives.
Also surviving are his children, Tim Knight of Jamesburg, Troy (Jasmine) Knight of Clarksville, Tenn., and Jennifer (Jeremy) Seggebruch of Cissna Park; grandchildren, Tyler and Abbie Knight, Troy Knight Jr., Alexis, Addison and Ava Seggebruch; brothers, Don Knight of Flora and Dick Knight of Atlanta, Ga.; and sister, Beulah Mangione of Muskegon, Mich.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Bob Knight.
Larry was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Gifford.
Larry worked for Allerton Supply Company, Fithian, for 35-plus years.
Larry enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren and attending their sporting events. He enjoyed cooking pies and ribs, and watching old western movies.
Larry was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1965, serving in Vietnam with the 555th Transport Division and receiving a Good Conduct Medal and Vietnam Service Medal.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Patricia Bolt

Patricia Bolt

URBANA – Patt Bolt, 74, of Bethpage, Tenn., formerly of St. Joseph, passed away at 2:43 a.m. Wednesday (Jan 23, 2013) at Provena Covenant Medical Center, Urbana.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Owens Funeral Home, 101 N. Elm St., Champaign. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mount Olive Cemetery, Mayview.
Patt was born April 27, 1938 in Lowenstoft, England. She married John Bolt in 1957. He survives.
She is also survived by her mother, Nora Fletcher; two brothers, and one sister, all in England; her children, Cindy (Tim) Brown of St. Joseph, Dave (Elisa) Bolt of Champaign, Betty (Tony) Kite of Urbana, Lori Marshky of St. Joseph and Margie Farmer of Cape Coral, Fla., nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
She enjoyed sewing, gardening, decorating and baking.
Condolences may be offered at www.owensfuneralhomes.com

Mary Parker

Mary Parker

LODGE – Mary Katherine Parker, 70, of Lodge passed away at 5:17 p.m. on Jan. 15, 2013, at Provena Covenant Medical Center, Urbana.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Trigg and Calvert Funeral Home, DeLand, with pastor Donald Morr officiating. Burial will follow at Stanton Cemetery, St. Joseph. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Breast Cancer Society.
Mary was born Dec. 9, 1942, in Champaign, the daughter of Richard and LaVone (Crider) Plotner. She married Bailey Glenn Parker on May 29, 1966, in St. Joseph.
Survivors include her husband, Bailey Glenn Parker of Lodge; two sons, David Glenn (Julie) Parker of Weldon and Timmothy Earnest (Chris) Lyons of San Jose, Calif.; one grandson, Nicholas Seth Parker of Weldon; siblings, Charles (Cheryl) Plotner of St. Joseph, Earl (Betty) Plotner of Kansas City, Kan., Carl (Nelda) Plotner of St. Joseph and Patricia (David) Marshall of Norway, Maine. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Mary was a member of the Bement Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting and also did volunteer work for family services and the SHARE program.
Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com.

Barbara Butler

Barbara Butler

ST. JOSEPH – Barbara A. Butler, 91, of St. Joseph passed away at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday (Jan. 15, 2013) at Provena Covenant Medical Center in Urbana.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Freese Funeral Home, 302 E. Grand Ave., St. Joseph. Burial will be in Patterson Cemetery, St. Joseph. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Barbara was born Nov. 10, 1921, in Syracuse, N.Y., the daughter of John and Frances Rinck Bowker. She married Robert N. Butler on Aug. 25, 1948. He preceded her in death on Nov. 22, 1986.
She is survived by her children, Jean Butler of Denver, Colo., Pam (Jimmy) Butler of New Orleans, La., and Bruce (Mary) Butler of Champaign. Grandsons Matt (Amy) Butler and Brian (Heather) Butler; five great-grandchildren, Jack, Owen, Blake, Caroline and Ian Butler; and one brother, Dr. John H. Bowker, of Coral Gables, Fla., also survive.
In 1951, Barbara and her husband moved to St. Joseph and purchased the Dale Publications, a group of weekly newspapers and printing business, serving as co-publisher and co-editor until Aug. 1, 1979. On July 1, 1980, she became Supervisor of St. Joseph Township, becoming the first female township official in St. Joseph Township, retiring in 2000.
She served in the Red Cross as a recreation worker post-World War II in the Pacific on four islands in the Philippines.
She was a member of the St. Joseph Woman's Cclub, St. Joseph Unit 634 American Legion Auxiliary, Piatt County Salon 569 Eight and Forty, and Altrusa International of Champaign. She was active in Senior Republicans. She was a graduate of State University of New York at Albany in 1943. She was the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the year in 1991. Barbara was a lifelong college football fan. She attended her first game in 1930 and went to two games in 2012. She was also active with Carle Foundation Hospital's Cancer support group. She enjoyed being a member of the St. Joseph Red Hat Society and being a 4th grade pen pal.
Memorials may be made to the Eastern Illinois Food Bank, 2405 N. Shore Dr., Urbana, IL 61801 or the World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130.

Harold Wallace

Harold Wallace

CHAMPAIGN – Harold Dale Wallace, 86, passed away on Sunday (Jan. 13, 2013).
Harold served in the U.S. Navy and lived most of his life in Ogden.
He was one of nine children, with one brother, Paul (Rose Marie) Wallace, and one sister, Elizabeth Bergan, living. He was the father of six children, with one living daughter, Angela (Jim) Risley.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at Danville National Cemetery, with military honors by American Legion Post 210.
Rortvedt Funeral Services in Tilton is assisting the family.

William Risley

William Risley

MAHOMET – William "Bill" Ogle Risley, 91, formerly of St. Joseph, died peacefully at Country Health Nursing Home in Gifford on Sunday (Jan. 13, 2013).
Bill was born on Feb. 13, 1921, in Mount Carmel, the son of Milton and Jennie (Wood) Risley. He married Virginia Ball on Nov. 25, 1950, in Foosland, the coldest day on record for that date.
During World War II, Bill was drafted into military service on Oct. 8, 1942, and honorably served in the U.S. Army Air Forces, 8th Air Force, 96th Bomb Group, 413th Bomb Squadron, based at Snetterton Heath, England.
He attained the rank of technical sergeant as radio operator-mechanic and gunner on Boeing's B-17 (flying fortress). He completed 26 missions in a tour of combat duty against German forces, flying over Germany, France, and Norway.
He was awarded the Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Presidential Unit Citation.
He returned to the United States in April 1944 to serve as an instructor at Scott Air Force Base, Air Training Division. He was honorably discharged at Scott Field on Oct. 11, 1945.
Upon discharge, he attained his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His career began at Sangamo Electric in Springfield, where he worked for 14 years.
He then moved to the UI to continue his career in instrumentation and measurements, retiring as head of the Measurements Department after 22 years of service.
Bill was a longtime member of University Place Christian Church in Champaign, serving as an elder, and was active in many service organizations.
He was a scout master for the Boy Scouts of America, a longtime Rotarian in Urbana, a 50-year Master Mason in the St. Joseph Masonic Lodge, a recipient of The Order of The Red Cross of Constantine, and an Ansar Shriner.
Bill was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting, shooting, outdoor photography and lapidary. He was a proud lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and former president of the Illinois Rifle Association.
He is survived by his wife; their four sons, David (Eileen) of Rochester, Martin (Candice) of Long Beach, Calif., James (Angela) of Mahomet and John (Gayle) of Belvidere; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Elizabeth Boze of Midland, Texas.
Bill was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Robin Davis.
There will be visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Owens Funeral Home, 101 N. Elm St., Champaign.
The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at University Place Christian Church, 403 S. Wright, Champaign. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield. Military rites will be accorded.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312, or by donating online at www.diabetes.org.
Condolences may be offered at www.owensfuneralhomes.com.

Dorothy Sullivan

Dorothy Sullivan

ST. JOSEPH – Dorothy M. Sullivan, 80, of St. Joseph died at noon Monday (Jan. 7, 2013) at the Champaign-Urbana Regional Rehab Center, Savoy.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana. Private graveside services will be held.
Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, 1900 Philo Road, Urbana, is in charge of arrangements.

Harry Querry

Harry Querry

URBANA – Harry R. Querry, 87, of Urbana passed away at 6:15 p.m. Monday (Jan. 7, 2013) at Champaign-Urbana Regional Rehab Center in Savoy.
Morgan Memorial Home of Savoy is handling the arrangements.
Harry was born Feb. 7, 1925, in Paris, Ill., a son of Revell E. Querry and Mary Van Pelt Querry. He married Marilyn R. Lane on June 29, 1947, in Decker, Ind. She survives in Urbana.
Also surviving are three daughters, Julie (Sam) Bellante, Linda Querry and Janet (Walter) Wolfe. Others survivors include three grandchildren, Jennifer Houston, Kyle (Alyssa) Wolfe and Erin (Brad) Atkinson.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Helen (Robert) Williamson of Madison, Wis., and his grandson, Chance W. Houston.
Harry served in the Army in the 20th Armored Division Tank Corps as a gunner from 1943 to 1946 during World War II, spending time in Central Europe.
In October 2012, he was honored to be a participant in the Honor Flight program and visit the memorials for all veterans of our country.
After the war, Harry attended college at Indiana State and Evansville College. He then owned and operated retail furniture stores in Lawrenceville and Robinson for 15 years.
Later he worked as an accountant and administrator of Lawrenceville Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville. He came to Burnham City Hospital, Champaign, in 1969 as assistant administrator and remained there until retirement in 1985.
His hobbies included gardening and he raised quarter horses for several years. In retirement, Harry enjoyed collecting and refinishing antiques.
Harry was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 28-IL and the University of Illinois Alumni Association. He was a past member of the American Academy of Medical Administrators, American Association of Hospital Accountants and International Accountants Society.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 12, at the First Presbyterian Church, 602 W. Green St., Urbana, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Family will hold visitation from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the church library. Following, military honors will be enacted at the Mount Hope Chapel Mausoleum, Champaign, at noon. The Rev. Dr. Katherine L. Kussmaul will be officiating.
Donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project in Harry's honor or to the donor's choice.

William F. Cole

WILLIAM F. COLE

On Wednesday, January 2, 2013, William Cole, age 90, of Springfield and Dale City, Virginia, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on December 13, 1922 in St. Joseph, Illinois and lived there through his teenage years. He enlisted in the Navy in 1940, became a Lieutenant, and was awarded many medals for his service during World War II, the Korean War and the war in Vietnam. After WWII, he became a 32nd degree Mason under the tutelage of General Douglas MacArthur. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and motorcycling.

In 1943, Bill married Elaine Block, whom he knew since childhood, he was her adored husband until her death in 2008. Bill was the beloved and loving father of Pamela Paul (Norm), William J. Cole (Helen), and Deborah Cole; grandfather of Shawn Mijo (Anne), Brian Mijo (Amy), Aleesah Garcia Couey, Eileen McGuire, Daniel Cole, Diana Cole, and William A. Cole; great-grandfather to Jennifer Ramsey (Michael), Christopher, Calvin, Alex, Cheyanne, Katie, Lily, and Austin Mijo, Samuel Miller, Ashley, Sarah, and Grielle McGuire and William and Alex Cole; and great-great grandfather of Nicholas, Samuel and Daniel Ramsey and Sadie Aleesha Miller. Bill deeply loved his family and his many friends.

A memorial service will be held at the Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd., Dale City, VA on Saturday, January 5 at 4 p.m. Another Memorial service and internment will be held at Freese's Funeral Home in St. Joseph, IL next week.

Published in The Washington Post from January 4 to January 5, 2013

Lenore Anne Carter Shaffer

Lenore Shaffer

ST. JOSEPH – Lenore Anne Shaffer, 51, of St. Joseph passed away on Tuesday (Jan. 1, 2013) at home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at Freese Funeral Home, 302 E. Grand Ave., St. Joseph, with the Rev. Tom Anders officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Lenore was born Nov. 18, 1961, at Champaign, the daughter of Frank and Luella Hall Carter.
She is survived by her children, LeAnne (Tyler) Uden of Monticello and Joseph Shaffer of Urbana; her father, Frank Carter of St. Joseph; one brother, Curtis (Angela) Carter of St. Joseph; one sister, Judith (Rand) Broutin of Decatur; grandchildren, Carson and Cutler Uden; niece, Stephanie Carter; and nephew, Taylor Broutin.
She was preceded in death by her mother.
Lenore worked through DSC. She was a member of the Church of Christ in St. Joseph.
Lenore overcame the difficulties left from a stroke at the age of 20 to show others that life can still be enjoyed and you can be grateful for everything God provides.
She enjoyed sitting in the sun, people watching, and laughing at silly things.
She was a joyful spirit, someone who always raised others' spirits. She was always in a happy mood. She was a loving mother and grandmother and her biggest joy was her grandkids.
She had a happy demeanor, was patient, generous with her time and affection. She loved everyone and always took an interest in the people she met.
Lenore's smile and laugh will be missed every time someone pulls into the driveway or comes into the house.
She will be missed dearly, but her memory will be treasured forever.