www.pantagraph.com The Pantagraph Tuesday, May 7, 2013 A7 today Roy J. Lindholm Black, Rose 3 p.m. at Solon-Telford Funeral Home, Streator. Happold, Joanne, 11:30 a.m. at St.
Michael the Archangel Parish Church, Streator. Lammle, Henry Robert, 10 a.m. at Fisher United Methodist Church. Pence, Martha noon at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. Trainor, Donald 11 a.m.
at First Lutheran Church, Pontiac. Funerals pending Cole, Beatrice 88, Gridley, formerly of Chatsworth, 12:38 a.m. Saturday (May 4, 2013) at her residence in Gridley. DuffyPils Memorial Home, Chenoa. Eatherly, Jolene 85, Bloomington, 12:42 a.m.
Monday (May 6, 2013) at Heritage Health Care, Normal. KiblerBrady- Ruestman Memorial Home, Bloomington. Huber, Marie Katherine ho*rr, 85, Morton, formerly of Peoria and Fairbury, 4:30 p.m. Sunday (May 5, 2013) at Apostolic Christian Restmor Nursing Home, Morton. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.
Poor, Legrande 88, Normal, 3:15 p.m. Sunday (May 5, 2013) at Advocate BroMenn Medical 1 Center, Normal. KiblerBrady- Memorial Home, Bloomington. Wright, Naomi 89, Bloomington, 1:43 a.m. Monday (May 6, 2013) at McLean County Nursing Home, Normal.
Carmody-Flynn Williamsburg Funeral Home, Bloomington. Texas; his stepsons, John Holzhauer, Gridley; Jeremy Holzhauer, Bloomington; and Dustin Holzhauer, Pontiac; his stepdaughters, Ashley Boyd, Pontiac, and Holli Boyd, Bloomington; and many grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mary Alice. John was educated in Pana schools. He was a hard worker and always did his best.
John worked as a truck driver for Pontiac Furniture and later was a -employed contractor. He enjoyed antique tractors and airplanes. John was a great storyteller who loved life and loved to laugh. He always expressed his belief that everyone should laugh at least once a day. John was a loving husband, dad, grandpa and friend who will be greatly missed.
This obituary may be viewed and a guestbook signed at www.calvert martinmemorial.com. Madge Gibson COOKSVILLE Madge G. Gibson, 83, Cooksville, passed away at 6:47 a.m. Monday (May 6, 2013) at Asta Care Center, Colfax. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday at Wiley Cemetery, Colfax. Memorials may be made to the Cooksville Church of Christ Eastern McLean County Ambulance Association. DuffyPi Memorial Ho me Madge Gibson Colfax, is in charge of arrangements. Madge was born July 9, 1929, in Arrowsmith, the daughter of Maynard and Anna Dora Frohmn Tarter. She married Jack E.
Gibson on Jan. 27, 1950, in Arrowsmith. He died April 30, 2008. Surviving are her son, Mike (Peg) Gibson, Saybrook; daughter, Linda (Don) Sears, Lexington; five grandchildren, Robert Sears, Brandy Hope, Kristy Griffith, Rachael Sandage and Michael Gibson; and seven great -grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, two sisters and her daughter, Julia Gibson.
Madge was a bookkeeper for 27 years for Lowell Supply in Bloomington. Condolences and tributes may be made to the family at www.duffypilsmemorial Obituaries CENTRAL ILLINOIS Nelson Alberts Nelson EMDEN Nelson H. Alberts, 89, Emden, passed away at 7 a.m. Sunday (May 5, 2013) at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Lincoln. He was born Aug.
6, 1923, in Emden, son of Harry G. and A a Cross Al- Nelson berts. He Alberts married Viola Krusemark on May 14, 1950, in Emden, and she passed away Oct. 6, 2012. Surviving are one son, Tom (Valerie) Alberts, Emden; one daughter, Gail (Joe) Snyder, Emden; six grandchildren, Michael Alberts, Leann (Andrew) Johnson, Nicholas (April) Alberts, Douglas Alberts, Sarah (Paul Armstrong) Nelson and Tommy Snyder; three greatgrandchildren, Claire and Cole Johnson and Austin Alberts; and one sister, Gertrude Johnson, Emden.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Roland and Alan. Nelson taught at Emden Grade School from 1946 to 1952 then began farming in the Emden area. He served in the U.S. Army in New Guinea and the Philippines during World War II from 1943 to 1946. He was a member of St.
Peter Lutheran Church in Emden and its Lutheran Brotherhood, member of Logan County Farm Bureau, member of the Emden Farmers Grain Co. board for 22 years and served as president for 13 years, served as trustee of Prairie Creek Township Board and was a member of Emden American Legion Post 506 and Forty et 8. Nelson was a loving, caring father, uncle, godfather and friend to many. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St.
Peter Lutheran Church, Emden. The Rev. John Schurter will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church and from 9 to 10:15 a.m.
Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, rural Emden, with military honors provided by his American Legion post. Davis Mortuary, Delavan, is handling arrangements. Memorials may be madeto Emden Fire and Rescue, Christian Village in Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln or achar- ity of the donor's choice. To express condolences online visit www.davis John Barlow PONTIAC John F.
Barlow, 70, Pontiac, passed away at 7:49 p.m. Saturday (May 4,2013) at his home. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pontiac Bible Church, with the Rev. Brian Bill officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at John Calvert Barlow Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac. Burial will follow the service at South Side Cemetery, Pontiac. Memorials in John's name may be made to the American Cancer Society. John was born May 24, 1942, in Oconee, a son of John T.
and Sarah G. Boyer Barlow. He married Jacqueline Maynard on May 6, 2008, in St. Petersburg Beach, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Barlow, Pontiac; his sons, Matthew Barlow, Pontiac; Tyler (Dona) Barlow, Pontiac; Tim (Kathy) Barlow, Meadows; and Troy Barlow, Pontiac; his daughters, Tina Barlow, Cornell, and Trina (Aaron) Stupec, Houston, Steffens; two great -granddaughters, Mya and Harper Mae Hall; and sisters -inlaw, Rosie (Jim) Duffy, Pontiac, and Rita Tibbs, Pontiac.
She was preceded in death by her parents; spouse; one daughter, Paula F. Nolan; two brothers, Edward and William Branz; and one sister, Thelma Blackmore She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pontiac. She had worked at Pontiac Township High School in the cafeteria and at Wolf Battery. Later, she had daycare in her home for her grandchildren and many others.
She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and Daughters of Isabella. She was a Saunemin High School graduate. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.duffyfuneral home.com. Martha J. Pence CLINTON Martha J.
Pence, 84, Clinton, died at 2:40 a.m. Friday (May 3, 2013) at Dr. John Warner Hospital, Clinton. Her funeral will be at noon today at Calvert Funera Ho me Clinton. J.
Kent Hickerson will officiate. Interment will be in Pleasant Valley Martha Pence Cemetery, Kenney. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
She was born March 26, 1929, in Kenney, daughter of Orville Tucker and Edith Peters Tucker. She married John W. Pence in 1948. He passed away May 30, 1974. Surviving are her children, Ron (Diana) Tucker, Lincoln; Mickey Pence, Clinton; Nancy Pence, Clinton; Dennis Pence, Phoenix; Allen (Barbara) Pence, Wapella; and Julie Pence, Marion; two sisters, Betty Crose, Decatur, and Doris Smith, Mankato, 15 grandchildren; 37 great -grandchildren; and five great -great -grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters. She was a member of First Christian Church, Clinton. Martha was also a member of the Eagles Lodge and enjoyed NASCAR. Online condolences may be made at www.calvert Cory Sparrow PONTIAC Cory A. Sparrow, 61, Pontiac, passed away Friday (May 4, 2013) at OSF St.
Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. There will be no visitation or service for Cory. Cremation rites have been accorded. Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington, is assisting the family with cremation services. He was born Oct.
10, 1951, in Bloomington, son of Essel and Edith McMurray Sparrow. His father preceded him in death on Sept. 3, 1990. Surviving are his mother, Edith Sparrow, El Paso; sisters, Mick (William) Longwell, Minonk, and Joni Donaldson, East Peoria; brothers, Les Sparrow, Normal; Joe Sparrow, El Paso; and Steve (Allison) Sparrow, Bloomington; all of whom he loved very dearly. Cory was an excellent painter and handyman during his working years.
He worked at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Danville for many years. He also was a story writer, a master gardener and a very good cook. Those who knew Cory will remember him for his straightforward personality and character. Cory is with God now, and joins many loved family members and friends.
Please view and leave online condolences at www.beckmemorial.com. BLOOMINGTONNORMAL Charles Beutow TOWANDA Roy J. Lindholm, 93, Towanda, passed away peacefully Sunday (May 5, 2013) at his home with his loving family by his side after a long illness with Parkinson's and arthritis. His fu- Roy neral will Lindholm be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City.
Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Sibley, with military rites accorded by Martin H. Suntken American Legion post. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Roy was born Sept.
5, 1919, in rural Sibley, the son of Edward and Marie Oltman Lindholm. He married Lois Liddle on Dec. 25, 1942, at Sibley United Methodist Church. They were married 70 years. Roy is survived by his wife, Lois Liddle Lindholm, Towanda; his children, Jim Lindholm, San Francisco, Bruce Lindholm, Towanda; and Terry Lindholm and Joyce Wright, both of Bloomington; grandchildren, Troy and Kelli Wright, both of Bloomington; Jennifer and Allison Lindholm, Castle Rock, Brian (Rebecca) Lindholm, Colorado Springs, Michelle (Michael) Vermeland, Wood Dale; Jesie (Bill) Wiles, Pontiac; and Andy Lindholm, Naperville; greatgrandchildren, Amber (David Elliott), Australia; Casey Mohr, St.
Louis, and Kalynn, Kristian and Kooper Wiles, Pontiac; great -great -grandchildren, Kaleb and Paityn Elliott, Australia; and a brother, Donald Lindholm, Watseka. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Dean; and a great -grandson, Cory Vance. Roy enjoyed being a dairy farmer, later working for the Eureka Co. until retirement. Roy was also a member of the Sibley American Legion post and was an Army veteran.
He was an avid ISU Athletic Booster member, having season tickets for more than 30 years. Memorials may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Fern M. Nolan PONTIAC Fern M. Nolan, 87, Pontiac, died at 7:30 a.m.
Monday (May 6, 2013) at ATSA Care Center, Pontiac. Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic made to Church, of Pontiac, with Father David Sabel officiating. Burial will be at St.
Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Pontiac. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday with the rosary to be recited at 3:30 p.m. at Duffy BaierSnedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac. Memorials may be made to St.
Mary's Catholic School. She was born Nov. 14, 1925, in Odell, daughter of John and Elva Davis Branz. She married Francis J. Nolan on March 14, 1953.
He died Oct. 1,1964. Surviving are her son, Francis J. (Kathy) Nolan, Pontiac; daughters, Sheila I. (David) Popp, Pontiac, and Donna J.
(Gordon) Steffens, Pontiac; six sisters, Berniece Folk, Pontiac; Mary (Alvin) Austin, Emington; Dorothy (Bill) Richison, Pontiac; Ruth (Ralph) Sancken, Saunemin; Myrtle (Gerald) Bressner, Pontiac; and Donna (James) Hooley, Washington, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Dan Rork, Frankie Popp, Daniel (Nicci) Steffens, Melissa (Doug) Hall, Blair Steffens, Kevin Lyons and Morgan BLOOMINGTON Charles Wayne Beutow, Adamsville, departed this life Saturday (May 4, 2013) in Selmer, at the age of 77 years, 8 months, 14 days. Mr. Beutow was born Aug. 20,1935, in Bloomington, the son of Paul Max and Leona D. Carr Beutow.
They preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Jackie Leekieta Wade on Sept. 19, 1958. Mrs. Beutow preceded him in death Dec.
9, 2000. Mr. Beutow was the owner of Beutow's Grocery and River Heights Grocery in Crump, from 1978 to 1999. He was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.
He is survived by three sons, Charles (Debbie) Beutow Clinton; Timothy (Sharon) Beutow, Port Richey, and Scott Beutow, Selmer, two daughters, Lona (Creath) Simmons, Adamsville, and Tina (Doug) Britt, Adamsville, two brothers, Franklin (Mia) Beutow, Bloomington, and Robert (Barbara) Beutow, Devils Lake, N.D.; a sister, Dianne (Norman) Phillips, Normal; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great -grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Beutow was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry Beutow and Paul Max Beutow and two sisters, Mary Allen and Juanita Barnhill. A private graveside service was Monday at Adamsville Cemetery, Adamsville, Tenn. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, handled arrangements.
Myrtle Frawley BLOOMINGTON tle A. Bates Waukegan, died (May 2, 2013) at ical Center, Waukegan. She was born Oct. 17, 1926, in Brocton, and was raised in Bloomington. She was a member of both St.
MyrFrawley, 86, Thursday Vista Med- Myrtle Frawley Dismas Catholic Church of Waukegan and Our Lady of Humility Catholic Church of Beach Park. Myrtle worked for many years at Archdale's Restaurant in Waukegan and later worked for Outboard Marine Corp. and was a certified nursing assistant at Victory Memorial Hospital. Survivors include children, Patti (Dennis) Miller, Winthrop Harbor; Susie (John) Haluzak, Republic, Marty S. Frawley, Waukegan; and Lisa Watson, Groton, grandchildren, Scott Miller, Tricia Jones, Katie Miller, Melissa Jo Gerber, Jenny Frawley, Melissa Ellis, Christina Jester, Jayson Frawley, Joe Frawley, Amanda Watson, Jake Wat son and Christina Gibson; 22 great -grandchildren; sisters, Kathryn Moore, Mary Hoesly, Ethel Land and Cora Nelle (Jerry) Lusher; and one brother, Sim (Gin) Bates.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Garnet "Joe" Frawley; children, Donald J. Frawley and Regina Frawley; great -grandchild, Nicholas HarmeyerO'Rear; siblings, Osborn, Charles and Beulah; and her parents, Samuel and Nellie Bates. Visitation was Monday at the Congdon Funeral Home, Zion. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Humility Church, Beach Park.
Entombment will follow at Mount Olivet Memorial Park, Zion. In lieu of flowers, Mass donations have been requested. Please sign the online guest book at www.congdon funeralhome.com Roy Fern Nolan Fern Nolan Joyce Friderich BLOOMINGTON Joyce Friderich, 66, Bloomington, died at 11:30 a.m. Saturday (May 4, 2013) at Centennial Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m.
Friday at CarmodyFly Williamsburg Fun era Ho me Blooming- Friderich ton, with the Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friday at the funeral home. She was born Jan. 29, 1947, in Waycross, a daughter of Percy and Estelle Brown Varnadore. She married Russell Friderich on June 14, 1966, at West Palm Beach, Fla. He survives.
Also surviving are daughter, Michelle (Ron) Jackson; grandsons, Skye (Nikki) Jackson, Trevor Jackson and Alex Jackson, all of Bloomington. Surviving siblings are sisters, Frances (Grady) Blanchette, Teresa Varnadore and Loretta (Jerry) Mercer; and brothers, Clint (Mary) Varnadore and Jerald Varnadore, all of the Waycross, area; and brother, Bill (Sharon) Varnadore, Port Orange, Fla. She also leaves many beloved nieces and nephews to cherish her memory. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Azalee (Jimmie) Calhoun; and her brother, Leon Varnadore. Joyce was an administrative pastor at Christian Faith Center who was very active in visiting the sick.
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