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Mrs. Luhrsen, 88, long time Buckley resident, dies
Mrs. Emma Maria Luhrsen, 88, a lifelong resident of Buckley except for the past two years, died at the Hattione Jones Nursing home in Onarga, Sunday morning at 3:30 o'clock. She had entered the nursing home last Wednesday. She had been in failing health since the beginning of the year.
Born October 1, 1870, at Buckley, she was the daughter of August and Louise Schneweiss Krumwiede [this name goes back one generation too far: Schneweiss was the name of her grandmother; her mother's birth name is Sternberg]. Her marriage was on April 27, 1890, to Ferdinand Luhrsen of Buckley, who died in September 1957.
Surviving are five sons, Adolph of Cissna Park; Richard of Buckley; Alfred of Buchanan, Mich., Albert of Watseka, with whom she had made her home the past two years, and Edwin of Phoenix, Ariz; two daughters, Eleanor McMillan of Glendale, Ariz. and Paulice (Pauline) Rice, South Bend, Ind.; 22 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. One daughter, Meta Akeright, died in December, 1957. Mrs. Luhrsen was the last of seven children.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 7, at 1:30 p.m. from the Kelley Memorial home and at 2:00 p.m. from the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, with Rev. W.A. Eissfeldt officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Kelley Memorial home 7 to 9 o'clock Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Luhrsen was the oldest member of the Ladies Aid society of the church.

Chicago Daily Herald (Illinois), Obituaries, 1998 Results
Elmer B. Luhrsen of Arlington Heights
Funeral services for Elmer B. Luhrsen, 84, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road (four blocks south of Palatine Road), Arlington Heights. Born Oct 4, 1914, in Elmhurst (error, should be Melrose Park), he died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999, at the Lutheran Home and Service for the Aged, Arlington Heights.
Burial will be private in Elm Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Luhrsen was a member of the Evangel Assembly of God in Hanover Park.
He was the husband of the late Hilda (nee Mahnke) and the late Ruby L. (nee Koehler), father of Penny (Bob) Salveson of West Chicago, Teena (Kerry) Driggers of Denver, Colo., Candice (Ronald) Ort of Dallas, Texas (error - should be Plano), Kim H. (Rita) of Detroit, Mich., Kurt W. (Cathy) of Arlington Heights and Rex E. (Barbara) of Elk Grove Village; grandfather of 16; great-grandfather of seven; and brother of Gertrude Koy and Lawrence (Flo) Luhrsen.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the United Way of Arlington Heights.

Text of Memorial Folder
Services For
Mr. Martin J. Luhrsen
Born in
Buckley, Illinois
April 16, 1885
Entered Into Rest
Good Samaritan Home
Jackson, Minnesota
Wednesday, December 23, 1959
Services From
Rost Funeral Home, 1:30 p.m.
Imm. Lutheran Church 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 26, 1959
Officiating
Rev. E.F. Rehwaldt
Casket Bearers
Richard Voehl, Gerben Cuperus, Harold Voehl, Ervin Luhrsen, Horace Hall, Vernon G. Luhrsen
Interment
Lakefield Cemetery

Text of Memorial Folder:
Vernon Lester Luhrsen, son of Martin and Elizabeth (Voehl) Luhrsen, was born on January 19, 1920 on his parents' farm in Rost Township, Jackson County. Vernon was baptized on February 17, 1920, and later confirmed in the Lutheran faith on March 25, 1934 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Rost Township. Vernon grew up on the family farm and attended country and parochial schools. Following his education he remained on the farm. Vernon entered the U.S. Army on April 18, 1942 at Fort Cook, Nebraska, and served overseas in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was discharged on November 19, 1945, at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin. Following the service, Vernon shelled corn in the area. Vernon married Leona Stark on October 25, 1951, at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Worthington. Following their marriage, the couple resided in Lakefield and he continued to shell corn until becoming a mechanic at Farmers Exchange and later at Lakefield Implement until he retired in 1982. Following retirement he did small engine repair at his home.
Vernon was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lakefield. He was a 47 year member of Swen-Rasmussen American Legion Post and a life member of Hanson-Ward V.F.W. Post of Lakefield.
Vernon passed away on Saturday afternoon, May 1, 1993, at the V.A. Hospital in Minneapolis. He was 73 years of age.
Vernon is survived by his wife Leona of Lakefield; one daughter Ruth and her husband Julian Petersen of Slayton; three grandchildren Vicki, David and Pamela; five great grandchildren Jennifer, Jason, Julie, Brandon and Nicola and two sisters Arlice Hendricks of Lake Crystal, and Arlene and her husband Charles Morgan of Mount Vernon, Illinois.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents.
Blessed be his memory.

IN MEMORY OF
VERNON L. LUHRSEN
Services
Wednesday May 5, 1993 10:30 a.m.
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Lakefield, Minnesota
OFFICIATING
Rev. Gerald Menk
MUSIC
Doris Russow and the Church Choir
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty
For All the Saints, O Lord
Onward, Christian Soldiers
CASKET BEARERS
Albert Burmeister, Warren Heazlett, Melvin Voss
Jim Aden, Leonard Rients, Loren Kraft
MILITARY RITES
Hanson-Ward V.F.W. Post No. 4743
Swen-Rasmussen American Legion Post No. 4
Prairie Chapter No. 36, D.A.V.
INTERMENT
Lakefield Cemetery
Lakefield, Minnesota
ARRANGEMENTS BY
Lakefield Funeral Home
Lakefield, Minnesota

FLORENCE LEASE
Florence Lease Watseka---
    Visitation for Florence Anna Lease , 78 of Watseka, will be from 2-6 P.M. today at Baier Funeral Home , where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. The Rev. Dean Botjen will officiate.
    Burial will be in the GAR Cemetery, Watseka.
    Memorial may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice or to the donors choice.
    Mrs. Lease died Thursday (June 24, 1999) at Watseka Health Care Center.
    She was born Jan. 30, 1921 in Plato, the daughter of Harm and Anna Medendorp Boomgarden.
    Her first Husband was Vernon Flessner.
    Her second husband, James Lease, who she married Oct. 24, 1947, in Chicago, died March 15, 1976.
    Mrs. Lease had worked in a factory .
    She was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church in Watseka.
    Surviving are one son, Daniel James Lease of Tennessee; four daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia Waller of Virginia, Sandra Jean and Ronny Price, Brenda and Frank Jr. Perry, and Dorothy and Richard Page all of Watseka; Two sisters, Grace Boomgarden and Rena Alcorn, both of Watseka ; 12, Grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
    Three brothers; one daughter; one sister; one step brother; one grandson; and three granddaughters; are deceased.
    She belonged to the VFW in Watseka and enjoyed quilting and reading.  (Contributed by Lucy)

WINFIELD LAIRD
MILFORD MAIL CARRIER DEAD    WINFIELD LAIRD
Milford-- (CNS) Beloved by all who knew his cheery smile, Winfield Laird, 61, a rural mail carrier of Milford for 32 years, died at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 1940 at Iroquois Hospital following an operation. He had been in ill health several months.
   A native of this vicinity, he was born June 30, 1878. He was married July 4, 1903 to Miss Mae Smith, a year after he started his mail route here. He retired in 1934.
    Surviving are four children, Mrs. Ethel Silberer of Chicago, Mrs. Hazel Callahan of Milford, Alonzo and Donald , at home; a brother Harry of Portland, Ore; two sisters , Mrs. Ethel Foley, Los Angeles, and Mrs. Cora Austin, Emmington, Il.
    Funeral Services will be at 2 P.M. Friday at Weyand's funeral Home , the Rev. Clifton Butler officiating. Burial in Maple Grove Cemetery. (Contributed by Lucy)

CHARLES W. LYON
Charles Whipple Lyon, son of Abijah and Harriet Haskell Lyon, was born in Whitefield, Marshall county, Illinois,. Oct. 6th , 1849, and departed this life February 25th, 1927, being at the time of his death 78 years, 4 months and 19 days old.
C. W. Lyon came to Iroquois County , Illinois in 1876, driving here with a team and wagon, all the worldly goods he possessed at that time, and settle in the neighborhood three miles north east of Milford, where he has lived the remainder of his life.
      He was man that loved to stay at home with his family and was ever happy when the children with their families and the neighbors came to visit him. He was a very hard working man, the large family he raised and the fine 320 acre farm he possessed are some of the rewards of his labor.
   He was united in marriage to Margaret Elizabeth Raines on March 14, 1882. To this union was born nine children- five daughters and four sons. They are Elmer Le Roy, who died in Infancy, Harriet W. wife of T. H. Callahan, Grace M.. wife of Loyd Garner, Anna D. , wife of Amos Boyd, Mary E. wife of Horace Rush, Mattie Louise, wife of Fred Slife, Charles Raymond, and William B. all of Milford, and George W. of Delta Colorado. Besides the wife and eight children, he leaves to mourn his loss seventeen grand-children, and one great- grandchild and also a host of neighbors and friends.
      He was a kind father and loving husband and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. (Contributed by Lucy)

MARGARET RAINES LYON
Large Numbers Gathers to Pay Final Tribute , Burial at the Chapel.
Mrs. Margaret Lyon passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Rush in Milford last Sunday following an extended illness. In the passing of Mrs. Lyon the community loses one of its well known citizens and a member of a family long prominently identified with the history of this locality.
         At the Milford Methodist Episcopal Church Tuesday Afternoon a large number of friends and relatives gathered to attend the funeral service which was conducted by the reb. Charles FitzHenry, the pastor , interment was in the Sugar Creek Chapel Cemetery.
   Musical numbers were sung by Mrs. S. O. Wright and Mrs. Waneta Osborn at the piano.
    The pall bearers were grandsons of Mrs. Lyon, Elmer, Ray and Floyd Callahan. Russell Boyd, George Boyd, and Clyde Lyon. There were many beautiful floral tributes.
The following sketch of the life of Mrs. Lyon was read:
      Margaret Elizabeth Raines was born April 4, 1861 in Franklin county , Illlinois and departed this life March 3, 1935. She spent her childhood days around Kentland In. and Sheldon Il.   While in Kentland she became a member of the Methodist church there.
    She was untied in marriage to Charles W. Lyon on March 14, 1882 , who passed away on Feb. 25, 1927.
They started housekeeping on the farm three miles north east of Milford and she spent the rest of her life there with the exception of a little over a year that she has lived with her daughter, Mary Rush.
    To this union were born nine children, Elmer LeRoy, dying in infancy. Harriet W. wife of T. H. Callahan, Wm. B. Lyon, Grace, wife of Lloyd Garner, Anna D. wife of Amos Boyd, Mary Rush and Louise M. Wife of Fred Slife all of Milford and George W. Lyon of Delta Colorado, and Chas R. Lyon of Peoria. There are also left to mourn her loss 17 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Lyon was a home loving woman and was never happier than when her children and grandchildren were gathered around her. She was a loving wife and mother and a kind and helpful neighbor and friend. She will be greatly missed by her family and host of friends. (Contributed by Lucy)

LONNIE LAIRD
Lonnie Laird, 67, 806 E. Main St. Hoopeston, passed away at 7:15 p.m. Friday, September 7 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital.
Born May 6, 1912 at Milford, he was the son of Winfield and Mae Smith Laird.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Carlton (Hazel) Jones of Watseka.
Reared in the Milford area, he attended Milford schools and graduated from Milford High School in 1929. He had been employed for many years as a salesman for the Fuller Brush Co.
Services for Mr. Laird were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 10 at the Devalk Funeral Home in Watseka. Rev. Paul Peelman officiated with burial in the Amity Cemetery near Milford. Visitation was held Sunday Afternoon at the funeral home. (Contributed by Lucy)

WILLIAM P. LYMAN
Funeral services were held at the Barker Funeral Home in Milford at 2:00 Monday afternoon for William P. Lyman, 78, resident of the Milford and Stockland communites for many years. Deceased, who had resided the past two years near Watseka, passed away (Sept. 5, 1948) at Lake View hospital in Danville, following a prolonged illness.
Rev. Ward Humphries, pastor of the Watseka Christian church officiated. Hymns were sung by a quartet composed of Homer Beal and son, Homer Jr., Curtis Sever and Jesse L. Keen. Pall bearers were Paul R. Laird, Louis Freeman, Free Moore, Bernard Hallock, Fred Lyons and Fred Purdin.
Mr. Lyman was born June 6, 1870 in Prairie green township, a son of Jackson and Sarah (Freeman) Lyman. He spent his early years in the Fairview and Watseka communities. In 1891 he took up residence at the home of the Pearl Jones in Stockland Township where he was employed as farm manager until the death of Miss Jones in March of 1939.
Mr. Lyman was an active member of the Christian church being a charter member of the Fairview congregation. He was an accomplished singer and was a member of the original Fairview Makw Quartet. He was later a member of the Stockland quartet until failing health forbid his participation. Mr. Lyman was a member of Milford Lodge A.F. and A.M. and order of the Eastern Star.
on May 14, 1940, Mr Lyman was united in marriage with Mrs. Ida McMannis. The couple resided in the Charles Callahan residence in Milford for two years when they disposed of the property and moved to their home in Belmont. While in Milford Mr. & Mrs. Lyman attended the Milford Christian church, transferring to the Watseka church upon moving to Belmont.
Four weeks prior to his passing Mr Lyman suffered a severe heart attack after which his condition became such that he was removed to the Lake View Hospital on August 29th. He had been in failing health for some time.
Surviving in addition to his widow are one sister, Mrs. Harry Shaver of Crothersville, IN and a host of aquaintances. His parents, sister, Lina and a brother Clarence proceded him in death. (Contributed by Mick)

ELIZABETH LYMAN
Elizabeth Shultz was born April 9, 1848 At Onasburg, Stark Co, OH and passed away March 14, 1932 aged 83 years, 11 months and 5 days.
When she was 17 years old she came to make her home in Illinois and lived in and around Watseka. In 1871 she was married to Joesph Lyman, who passed away April 19, 1908, To this union four children were born, Irvin Lyman of Arkansas, Frank Lyman of Westville, ILL; Mrs. Lena Milar and Mrs. Frank Mote of Watseka, ILL. She also leaves 21 grandchildren and two sisters, Miss Maggie Shultz and Mrs. Emma Scholl, both of Watseka. (Contributed by Mick)

LINA LYMAN
Miss Lina Lyman passed away on Sunday, November 1st at Austin, Ind. She will be well remembered in this community having been born March 15, 1885 near Sugar Creek Chapel east of Milford. She had been ill for three years and in very serious condition since the 17th of March.
Miss Lyman is survived by a brother, William P. Lyman of Staockland Township, a sister Mrs. Mary L. Shaver of Crothersville, IN. She was held in high esteem by all because of her good characteristics and her good works and will be sadly missed. She was a member of the Christian church and the Eastern Star and Rebekahs.
The funeral service was held at the Sugar Creek Chapel Wednesday afternoon in charge of Rev. Harry L Graham, pastor of the Milford Christian church. The singers were John Fielding, Homer Beall, George Taylor and Roy Smith of Ambia. Mrs. Smith was the accompanist. Interment was in the Chapel cemetery.
Among those attending from out of town were Mrs. L.B. Segur of Watseka, cousin, Mr & Mrs. Mark Sweeny, Mr & Mrs. Ernest Phelps, Mrs. John Reeder, John Smiley, Mrs. Fern Bechely, Mrs. Della Garfield, and Judge Gilliam of Watseka. Mrs. W.F. Kattman of Crothersville, as well as Mrs Shaver, the sister of Crothersville. (Contributed by Mick)

SARAH FREEMAN LYMAN

The body of Mrs. Sarah Lyman who died at Crothersville, IN Tuesday evening of Last week was brought to Milford for burial Saturday. The funeral services were conducted at Sugar Creek chapel and interment was in the cemetery near by.
The Lymans were formerly residents of Watseka. About five years ago they moved to Crothersville, where Mr. Lyman died tow years later. Since his death, Mrs. Lyman and her unmarried daughter, Lina had lived together.
Her death was due to Bright's disease and complications. The remains were accompanied to Milford by the two daughters, Miss Lina and Mrs. Harry Shaver and the son William who was with the mother during her last illness.
Sarah Freeman was born in Warren County, IN August 9, 1859. When she was five years of age her parents moved to a farm east of Milford and there she was reared to womanhood.
She was married to John J. Lyman. Four children were born all of whom survive. They are William who lives near Milford, Clarence of the state of Washington, Miss Lina and Mrs. Harry Shaver of Crothersville. She is also survived by three brothers, James and George Freeman of Milford, David Freeman of Oregon and a half sister, Mrs. William Weaver of Watseka.
W.H. Weaver and John L. Smiley of Watseka attended the funeral which was conducted by the pastor of the Christian church of Milford. (Contributed by Mick)

JOHN JACKSON LYMAN
Jack Lyman a former resident of this county died Wednesday of last week at his home in Austin, IN at the age of 66 years. The remains were shipped to this city for burial, arriving Friday evening.
A short funeral service was held at Sugar Creek chapel Saturday afternoon, conducted by H G Bugess, pastor of the Fairview Christian Church. A service was also held at the Indiana home.
John Jackson Lyman was born in Middleport township near Watseka, May 13, 1844. He grew to manhood and resided in this county for many years.
He was married to Sarah E. Freeman, Nov. 4, 1868 and to them four children were born, Mrs. Harry Shaver, of Crothersville, IN., Clarence of Pullman, Washington., William of Stockland and Lina who is at home.
Mr. Lyman enlisted in Company E 76th ILL Infantry Vol in the fall of 62 and was transferred to Co. K 37th Regiment on Dec. 17, 1863 and served to the close of the war and was discharged from the service on May 15, 1866 at Houston, Texas. For many years after the war he resided in Stockland Township moving to Watseka in 1892 where he has since resided.
Besides his immediate family he is survived by a sister, Mrs. A.J. Metz of Nora, Nebraska, and a half-brother, Solomon Gray of this township.
Mr. Lyman has been a member of the Christian denomination since 1881 and was earnest Christian man. He was a splendid citizen and man and his memory will be held in loving remembrance by his many old friends in this county.(Contributed by Mick)

LESTER LAMMLE
Lester E. Lammle, age 83 of Gibson City, died at 4 p.m. Thursday, 11-19-1992 at Gibson Community Hospital Annex. His funeral was at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the American Lutheran Church in Gibson City with the Reverend Dane Meuschke officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation was from 5 - 8 p.m. Sunday at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City and for one hour prior to the service Monday at the church. Pallbearers were Jim Finefield, Junior Mohart, Lloyd Johnson, Joe Brooks, Don Bielfeldt and Tom Rhodes. Mr. Lammle was born 12-2-1908 in Fisher, a son of Gottlieb and Pauline Lutz Lammle. He married Ruth C. Olson on 9-7-1929. She died 10-27-1987. Survivors include one son, Leland of Jacksonville Beach, Florida; three daughters, Lois Vetter of Sibley; Shirley Clearwater of Jacksonville Beach, Florida; and Joyce Lange of Gibson City; two brothers, Henry of Fisher and Ralph of Tempe, AZ; 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Lammle was a retired farmer and owned Lammle Lanes, Gibson City from 1955 - 1985. He was a member of American Lutheran Church and Gibson City Moose Lodge 2289. Memorials may be made to his church or to the Gibson Community Hospital Annex.

RUTH C. (OLSON) LAMMLE
Ruth C. Lammle, 77, of Gibson City, a retired bowling co-owner - operator, died at 5:25 a.m. 10-27-1987 at Gibson Manor, Gibson City. Her funeral was at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the American Lutheran Church, Gibson City, Rev. Dane Meuschke officiating. Burial was in the Drummer Twp. Cemetery, Gibson City. Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City had charge of arrangements. Mrs. Lammle was born 1-14-1910, in Clarence, a daughter of Manfred and Mary Olson. She married Lester E. Lammle on 9-7-1929 and he survives. Other survivors include one son, Leland of Jacksonville Beach, FL.; three daughters, Lois Vetter, Sibley; Shirley Clearwater, Jacksonville, Fl.; and Joyce Lange, Gibson City; five brothers, Arthur Olson, Houston, Tx.; Everett Olson, Texas; Frank Olson, Longwood, Fl.; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Three brothers and one grandson preceded her in death. Mrs. Lammle and her husband owned and operated Lammle Lanes Bowling Alley in Gibson City for 25 years, retiring in 1980. A resident of Gibson City for 33 years, she was a member of the American Lutheran Church and the Women of the Moose Lodge.

RUBY F. (DONNER) LANGE
Ruby F. Lange, age 66 of Gibson City died at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday 6-10-1997 at her home in Gibson City. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, at Drummer Twp Cemetery in Gibson City with the Reverend Rebecca Zelensky officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery. Visitation was private. Lamb Funeral Home of Gibson City was in charge of the arrangements. Pallbearers were Fred Davis, Greg Barrow, Gayle Simpsen, Floyd Monical, Terry Lange and Noel Hutchcraft. Mrs. Lange was born 5-8-1931 at Gibson City a daughter of Harry F. and Katie I. Hanson Donner. She married George Lange on 11-26-1949 at Gibson City and he survives. Also surviving are one sister, Mildred Barrow of Gibson City; one nephew, Greg Barrow of Gibson City; and two nieces Debra Kirkpatrick and Sandra Davis, both of Gibson City. She was preceded in death by her parents. A life-long resident of Gibson City, Mrs. Lange was a member of the First Christian Church and was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 6289. Memorials may be made to the Gibson Community Hospital.

BARBARA L. (MILLS) LANGE
Barbara L. Lange, 54, died at 10:02 a.m. yesterday 10-17-1985 at Gibson Community Hospital, Gibson City, of an apparent heart attack. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, the Rev. Karl Kessler officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. She was born 10-24-1930 at Cropsey, a daughter of Walter and Lela Hardy Mills. She married William Lange on 10-24-1948 at Gibson City and he survives. Also surviving are her parents, Gibson City; three sons, Jerald, Saybrook; and Larry and Garry, both of Gibson City; two brothers, Richard, Portland Ore; and Kenneth,Gibson City; two sisters, Janice Yoley, Warrensburg and June Bishop, Roberts; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. She was a member of the American Lutheran Church, Gibson City.

KATHERINE FLYNN LAWLER
Katherine Flynn Lawler, 86, a resident of Gibson Manor, Gibson City, died at 6:20 p.m. Sunday 6-8-1986 at the nursing home. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Gibson City, the Rev. William Smith officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitaiton will be from 9 - 10 a.m. Thursday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City. Survivors include a son, Richard Sullivan, California. One brother and two sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Lawler was a Catholic. b. 7-2-1899 (re: SSDI records) d. 6-8-1986

EURA C. LEE
Eura C. Lee, age 92 of Gilman died at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday, 3-19-1996 at the Ford County Nursing Home in Paxton. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Lamb-Young Funeral Home in Roberts with the Reverend Jim Small officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery in Gibson City. Visitation was from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers included Dan Lee, Mike Lee, Dale Atkins and Russell Reed. Mr. Lee was born 8-13-1903 at Greenville, KY a son of Charles and Lillie Sheldon Lee. He married Helen Maehl on 9-11-1971 at Roberts and she survives. Other survivors include one son, Wilbert Lee of Melvin; four daughters, Ima Jean Ping and Oleta Lantz, both of Gibson City; Anna Seay of Tampa, Florida and Fayetta Roy of Gibson City; 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two grandchildren. Mr. Lee lived in the Gibson City, Roberts, Melvin, Onarga and Gilman areas. He worked as a farmer and truck driver for most of his life. He was a member of the Christian Church in Onarga. Memorials may be made to the Ford County Nursing Home.

LOLA M. (DANNER) LEE
Funeral services for Lola M. Lee, 83, of Gibson City will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church in Gibson City. The Rev. Patrick W. Cox will officiate. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. today at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City and from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church. Mrs. Lee died at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday 7-21-1992 at the Gibson Community Hospital Annex, Gibson City. She was born 4-6-1909 at Greenville, KY., a daughter of John and Emma Whitmer Danner. She married Charles E. Lee on 8-29-1925 at Greenville, KY. Survivors include a son, Wilbert Lee of Melvin; four daughters, ImaJean Ping, Oleta Lantz and Faye Roy, all of Gibson City, and Anna Mae Seay of Tampa, Fl; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, two sisters and two grandchildren. Mrs. Lee had resided in the Gibson City - Fairbury area since 1945. She was a garment worker in Gibson City and Fairbury for several years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Gibson City. Memorials may be made to her church or to an organization of the donor's choice.

AUDRA E. (WINDLE) LEE
The funeral of Audra E. Lee, 85, of Kalamazoo, Mich., and formerly of Gibson City will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City. The Rev. Charles L. Lee will officiate. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mrs. Lee died at 2:15 p.m. Monday 7-24-1989 at Provincial House Nursing Home, Kalamazoo. ` She was born 4-21-1904 Xenia, a daughter of August and Millie Moore Windle. She married Leslie S. Lee on 7-10-1926 at Louisville. He died 2-22-1979. Surviving are one son, Leslie S. Lee, Jr., Indianapolis, Ind.; one daughter, Lucille Kerchenfaut, Portage, Mich.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lee had been a resident of Gibson City for 55 years and a resident of Michigan since 1983. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

JAMES C. LEE
James C. Lee, age 75 of Gibson City died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday 10-6-1994 at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. His funeral was at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Church of Christ, Gibson City with Michael Schmidt and Parvin DeBerry officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation was from 6 - 8 p.m. Saturday at the Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City and for one hour before the funeral Sunday at the church. Pallbearers included Steven M. Lee, O. Jeremiah Cole, Joshua R. Veatch, Kenneth A. Lee, Neil J. Atkins and Paul G. Potter. Mr. Lee was born 7-23-1919 in Greenville, KY, the son of Charles and Lillie Bell Shelton Lee. He married Louise Shelton on 11-12-1938 in Greenville, KY. She died 5-20-1990. He later married Marlie Brandt on 9-8-1991 in Gibson City and she survives. Also surviving are two sons, James G. Lee of Gibson City and Michael D. Lee of Thawville; four daughters, Donna J. Potter of Valparaiso, Indiana; LaVonne Veatch Goodman of Brookline, Massachusetts; Sheryle D. Atkins of Chenoa; and Patricia G. Cole of Bellflower; one step-son, Merle Brandt of Munfordville, KY; one brother, Eura of Onarga; 26 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Mr. Lee had lived in the Gibson City and Roberts areas since 1941. He was a farmer for many years retiring in 1990. He attended the Church of Christ, Gibson City. Memorials may be made to his church or to Carle Hospice in Urbana.

ORVILLE A. LEENERMAN
Orville A. Leenerman, 86, of Charleston, formerly of Gibson City, a retired farmer, died at noon Wednesday 1-15-1986 at Hilltop Convalescent Center, Charleston. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, Charles Riggs will officiate. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 12:30 - 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Leenerman was born 12-8-1899 at Guthrie, a son of Herman and Lena Rosenaur Leenerman. He married Stella Hancock on 5-6-1923 at Gibson City. She died 11-26-1975. Survivors include one brother, Virgil H., Oak Lawn; and two sisters, Alice L. Murry, Charleston and Erma M. Smith, Manchester, TN. Three sisters preceded him in death. Mr. Leenerman farmed in the Guthrie - Gibson City area until he retired. He had lived in Charleston for 2-1/2 years.

STELLA (HANCOCK) LEENERMAN
Mrs. Stella Leenerman, 79, Gibson City, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday 11-26-1975 at the Gibson Community Hospital. Her funeral was held Saturday at the Lamb Funeral Home, the Rev. Don Jones officiating. Burial was in the Gibson City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ralph Dueringer, V.B. Ernst, Russell Brandt, Gino Ferri, Warren Brown, and John Johnson. Mrs. Leenerman was born 6-23-1896 in Downs Twp, a daughter of Cornelius and Alletta Fuller Hancock. She married Orville Leenerman in 1923. She moved to Gibson City form Sibley 4 years ago. Surviving are her husband and a sister, Mrs. Mae Neirstheimer, Gibson City. Three sisters preseceded her in death.

CHARLES W. LEFFLER
Charles W. Leffler, age 71 of Gibson City died at 9:11 p.m. Tuesday 12-12-1995 at Covenant Medical Center in Urbana. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City with the Reverend Patrick W. Cox officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation was from 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers included Junior Mohart, Ramon Rankin, Jack Welborn, Harold Young, Thad Quinley and George Cline. Mr. Leffler was born 3-22-1924 near Arcola a son of Harry and Amelia Schwipps Leffler. He married Betty Jordan on 9-18-1948 at Gibson City. Survivors include his wife, Betty K. Leffler of Gibson City; one son, David Leffler of Gibson City; two daughters, Kathy Doxey and Paula Johnson, both of Champaign; three grandchildren, Nikki Leffler of Gibson City and Kari and Heather Doxey of Champaign; one step-grandson, Thad Quinley of Chicago; four sisters, Marge Clark of Saybrook, LaVern Sullivan of Seymour, Mildred Pankau of Champaign and Gladys Drollinger of Rantoul; and one brother Ralph Leffler of Champaign. Mr. Leffler was a member of the United Methodist Church of Gibson City and a 28-year member of the Moose Lodge in Rantoul. He grew up in Bellflower and actively farmed in the rural Gibson City area since 1948. Memorials can be made to the Gibson Community Hospital or to the United Methodist Church of Gibson City.
(**typist note: there was a second step-grandson, Troy Quinley not listed)

JAMES F. LEISURE
James F. Leisure, 73, died at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday 5-14-1980 at Gibson Community Hospital, Gibson City. His funeral was a 3 p.m. Friday at Lamb Funeral Home, Dr. James Bortell officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Steve Musgrave, James Musgrave, George Jones, Larry Leisure, Barry Leisure, and Billy Douglas. Mr. Leisure was born 1-24-1907 in Beda, KY. a son of Virgil and Betty Nimmo Leisure. He married June Thomas on 6-25-1937 in Shawneetown. She survives. Also surviving are five sons, Robert, Raymond and Carroll all of Gibson City; Richard, St. Joseph; and John, Foosland; a daughter, Betty Tynan, Bloomington; a brother Henry, Harristown; 15 grandchildren; and two step-grandsons. Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Mr. Leisure worked for several years in the coal mines in KY. He came to Illinois in 1939 and had been aresident of Gibson City since 1944. In 1965, he retired as a driver for M.C. Slater Co. of St. Louis. He then drove the No 1 school bus for Gibson City Community Unit District for seven years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of Teamsters Local #26. Memorials may be made to the Methodist Church or Gibson Community Hospital.

JUNE (THOMAS) LEISURE
June Leisure, age 75 of Gibson City died at 11:05 a.m. Sunday, 4-6-1997 at her residence in Gibson City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, at the United Methodist Church in Gibson City with the Reverend Al Schneck officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery in Gibson City. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City and for one hour before the services at the church on Thursday. Mrs. Leisure was born 6-17-1921 at Cambria a daughter of Luther and Nancy Jane Lindsey Thomas. She married James F. Leisure on 6-25-1937 at Shawneetown. He died 5-14-1980. Survivors include five sons, Robert Leisure of Gibson City; Raymond Leisure of Gibson City; Carroll Leisure of Newport, Oregon; Richard Leisure of St. Joseph and John Leisure of Gibson City; one daughter, Betty Tynan of Bloomington; 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; one sister, Verna Morgan of Herrin; one niece, Wanda Whitmer of Sacramento, KY with whom June was raised as a sister; five daughters-in-law, Carol Ann Leisure, Royce Ann Leisure, Barbara Leisure, Bobbie Leisure, and Judy Leisure and one son-in-law, Richard Tynan. She was preceded in death by three sisters, three brothers and three great-grandsons. Mrs. Leisure was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Gibson City serving as a teacher and officer of the Friendship Class, head of the Communion Committee for several years and a volunteer in the church office. She loved to travel with her close friends and voluntarily helped anyone in any way she could. Memorials may be made to her church or to the Carle Hospice Unit of Gibson City.

DUSTIN WADE LEISURE
The graveside funeral of Dustin Wade Leisure will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. The Rev. Randall K. Perry will officiate. There will be no visitation. Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City is in charge of the arrangements. Dustin died at 4:10 a.m. Monday 9-4-1989 at Mercy Hospital, Urbana. He was born 8-22-1989 in Urbana, a son of Michael J. Wilkins, Portage, Wis. and Joyce A. Leisure, Gibson City. They survive. Other survivors include a brother, Christopher Wilkins, Gibson City; maternal grandparents, Carroll and Barbara Leisure, Gibson City; paternal grandparents, Ernest and Una Anderson, Sandoval, and Donald and Myrtle Wilkins, Salem; maternal great-grandmother, June Leisure, Gibson City; and paternal great-grandmother, Ida Wilkins, Salem. Memorials may be made to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Mercy Hospital, Urbana, or to a charity of the donor's choice.

PHYLLIS E. (PRETZLAFF) LEONARD
Phyllis E. Leonard, age 74 of Gibson City died at 1:40 p.m. Friday 7-13-2001 at Gibson Area Hospital in Gibson City. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Monday at the American Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gibson City with the Reverend Wayne Shelksohn officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation was from 5 - 8 p.m. July 15 at the Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City and for one hour before the services on Monday at the church. Honorary pallbearers were Franklin Butler, Bud Barnes and Don Hiner. Active pallbearers were Steve Kirkpatrick, Tom Barnes, Tim Barnes, Ken Leonard, Bill Kerchenfaut and Wayne Apperson. Mrs. Leonard was born 8-16-1926 at Sibley, a daughter of George and Ida Brethorst Pretzlaff. She married Stanley E. Leonard on 11-30-1946 at Gibson City and he survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Debra (Mary) Carr of Conyers, GA., Vicki (Gail) Reiners of Gibson City and Jodi (Craig) Patton of Springfield; three sisters, Norene Kirkpatrick of LeRoy, Barbara Marshall of Danvers and Judy Marshall of Champaign; her mother, Ida Pretzlaff of Gibson City; and eight grandchildren, Chris and Katie Carr, Jennifer and Michael Reiners and Drew, Stephanie, Ben and Nick Patton. She was preceded in death by her father. Mrs. Leonard worked at the Gibson Area Hospital in Gibson City as a nurses aide in the OB Dept for over 25 years. She was a member of the American Evanagelical Lutheran Church in Gibson City and the Blackford Club.

JOHN L. LEONARD
John L. Leonard died in Chicago, Il. where he had gone seeking treatment of stomach cancer. After marriage, they moved to the South Union neighborhood. After seven years they went to Nebraska, returning after four years to Metamore, Il., and finally settled near Gibson City in 1896. In 1907 they moved into town. Survived by his wife, Mary E. Parminter Leonard and the following children: Mrs. Lillie Shields of Bryan, Ohio; John A.; Mrs. Blanche Ashby of W. Unity, Ohio; Kenneth E. of Chicago; Mildred, Gerald and Ruth at home. Also, he is survived by his aged mother, Mrs. Frances S. Leonard of Axtel, Neb.; brothers, Frank of Mountain View, Mo. and E.P. of Carney, Neb.; three sisters; Margaret Leonard, Axtel, Neb, Mrs. I.C. King of Axtel, Neb. and Mrs. F.W. Rich of Metamora. Il. b. 6-15-1856 at Metamore, Il. parents: Amos P. and Frances Leonard m. 1-1-1881 at Metamore, Il to Mary E. Parminter d. 5-11-1912 at Chicago, Il.

RUTH M. (WOLFE) LEWIS
Ruth M. Lewis, age 60, a life-long resident of the Gibson City area, died at 9:15 p.m. Monday 3-4-1991 at Covenant Medical Center, Urbana. Her funeral was held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, the Reverend Patrick Cox officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation was from 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers were Ron Verdeyen, Melvin Verdeyen, George Loveless, Joe Nunnink, Charles Miller and Harvard Shell. Mrs. Lewis was born 3-10-1930 near Gibson City, a daughter of Harry and Bessie Hoye Wolfe. She married Warren M. Lewis on 5-11-1948 in Paxton and he survives. Other survivors include one son, Melvin of Sibley; one daughter, Pam Verdeyen, Loveland, Colorado; a brother Virgil Wolfe, Peoria; two sisters, Mildred Shell, Mission, TX; and Pat Howard of Beaumont, TX; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. Her parents, one brother and two sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Lewis was a member of the United Methodist Church, Gibson City. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor's choice.

TONY LEWIS
The funeral for Tony Lewis, 98, of Rochester, Ind., formerly of Gibson City, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, the Rev. Clarence A. Bangs officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Lewis died at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday 6-23-1987 at Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home, Culver, Ind. He was born 8-8-1888 in the Azores Islands, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Luiz. He married Pearl Burns 8-4-1916 at Paxton. She died in 1938. Survivors include a son, Ivan Lewis, Lambertsville, NJ; a daughter, Velma Byerline, Rochester, Ind.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great- great-grandchild. An infant daughter preceded him in death. Mr. Lewis moved to California in 1906 and to Gibson City in 1916, where he served as grade school janitor for many years. He moved to Rochester, Ind. in 1978.

VADA S. (SMITH) LEWIS
Vada S. Lewis, 91, formerly of Gibson City died at 9:40 p.m. Saturday 6-25-1988 at Jackson Heights Nursing Home, Farmer City, where she had been a resident for the past two yearas. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, the Rev. Clarence Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mrs. Lewis was born 9-27-1896 in West Liberty, KY., a daughter of Frank and Sarah Lewis Smith. She married Kelly F. Lewis on 8-1-1914 in West Liberty. He died 7-9-1976. Surviving are two daughters, Marjorie Ellegard, Rantoul; and Dorothy Thompson, Monticello; one brother, Arlie Smith, Rankin; one sister, Velta Schlickman, Gibson City; four grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother and one daughter. Mrs. Lewis was a resident of the Melvin - Sibley - Gibson City area for more than ` 70 years. She was a charter member of the Community Christian Church, Gibson City, where she served as a deaconess and worker for many years. She was a member of the Drummer Chapter of the OES of Gibson City and Christian Women's Fellowship, Gibson City.

LAURA (KAFER) PETERSEN, LINDAUER
Graveside services for Laura L. Lindauer, 94, of Paxton, formerly of Gibosn City will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. The Rev. Richard Swain will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 - 2 p.m. Saturday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City. Mrs. Lindauer died at 8:28 p.m. Wednesday 12-9-1998 at the Ford County Nursing Home, Paxton. She was born 11-29-1904 in Livingston County, a daughter of Mathias and Anna Kafer. She married Walter E. Petersen on 8-25-1927 at Jacksonville. He died 12-12-1957. She married Charles Lindauer in 1959. He died in 1975. Survivors include a son, Ray "Pete" Petersen of Gibson City; a daughter, Norma Newsome of Alexandria, Va; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Helen Bowen; and two brothers, William Kafer and Henry Kafer. She was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Mrs. Lindauer lived in the Gibson City and Paxton area most of her life. She worked at the Fashion Shop in Gibson City for many years. She also worked at the Paxton Community Hospital. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Paxton. Memorial contrubtions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assn.

GARY R. LINDSEY
The funeral of Gary R. Lindsey, age 42 of Kingman, AZ, formerly of Gibson City was at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City. The Reverend Dan Hill officiated with burial in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation was from 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers included Rick Tomlinson, Danny Tomlinson, Bobby Case, Ron Carpenter, Dan Boyd and Denny Houser. Mr. Lindsey was pronounced dead at 1:30 a.m. Sunday 7-10-1994 after a pedestrian - auto accident on State Route 68 in Mohave County, AZ, east of Kingman. State police said Mr. Lindsey was apparently walking in the middle of the highway when he was struck by an automobile. He was born 11-1-1951 at Loudon, TN, a son of Roy E. and Viola L. Leffew Lindsey. Survivors include his mother of Gibson City; one daughter, Amy Lindsey of Gibson City; one son, Joshua Lindsey of Gibson City; one sister, Brenda Baker of Normal; and two brothers, Al Lindsey of Pontiac and Ronnie Lindsey of Lake Havasu City, AZ. His father preceded him in death. Mr. Lindsey, who was a masonry worker, was a member of Corinth Baptist Church, Loudon, TN. He moved to AZ five years ago. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

GENEVIEVE (SHIRLEY) LITTLE
M. Genevieve Little, 78, of Kansas City, Kan., formerly of Gibson City, died Saturday 4-8-1995 at the Life Care Center, Overland Park, Kan. Her funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, the Rev. Philip Curran officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be two hours before the service at the funeral home, Tuesday. Mrs. Little was born 8-12-1916 in Gibson City, the daughter of Harry and Ethel Goodrich Shirley. She is survived by one son, Ernest G. Little, Colorado Springs, Colo.; four daughters, Janet Miller, Louisville, Ky.; Rozanna Vice, Houston, TX.; Chrystie Keenan, Mayesville,KY.; and Connie Little, Lake Waukomis, MO.; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter. Mrs. Little also lived in Boswell, Ind. and Mission, TX before moving to the Kansas City area. She was a member of the First Christian Church and the Mission Hospital Auxiliary, both in Mission, Texas. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Associaton.

GERTRUDE O. LITTLE
Gertrude O. Little, 99, Alameda, Calif., formerly of Sibley, died 11-21-1991 at Prather Memorial Rest Home, Alameda. Graveside service is Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City, the Rev. Scott Glasco officiating. She was cremated. Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, is in charge of local arrangements. Mrs. Little was born 10-15-1892, in Sweden. Her husband, Harry Glen Little died in 1944. Survivors include one daughter, Jean Little Dennis, Pleasant Hill, Calif.; two sisters, Doris Carroll, Lake Comanche, Calif., and Ruby Icenogle, Lake Havasu City, AZ.; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. One son preceded her in death. Mrs. Little came to the United States with her mother when she was 4 years old.

HERMAN A LOESCHEN
b. 6-19-1919 (re: SSDI) @ Thomasboro, Il. parents: Harm and Anna Benning Loeschen m. Eilene (Berkler) Loeschen, she survives d. 3-15-1998 at Lockport, Will County, Il. visitation: Goodale Memorial Chapel burial: Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City.

OSCAR R. LONG
Oscar R. Long, 94, of Gibson City died at 8:27 p.m. Saturday 12-25-1999 at Gibson Area Hospital, Gibson City. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church in Gibson City. The Rev. Rebecca Zelensky will officiate. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. today at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, and from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Mr. Long was born 6-26-1905 at Lancaster, KY., a son of Fountain D. and Maggie Hendricks Long. He married Shirley Marie Shunk on 5-20-1930 in Atwood and she survives. Also surviving are three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Thelma Kracht and Clara Crawford, both of Villa Grove. He was preceded in death by his son, William "Bill" Long, a grandson, two brothers and three sisters. Mr. Long farmed in Bement in his early years. He owned and operated The Spot, Lucky 13 Drive-In, and the Dog N Suds. He also owned a motel in Gibson City. Mr. Long was a member of the First Christian Church in Gibson City. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church or Gibson Area Hospital in Gibson City.

CHARLES WILLIAM "Bill" LONG
Charles William "Bill" Long, age 67 of Gibson City died Thursday 10-22-1998 at Newton, Iowa. Memorial services were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, at the First Christian Church in Gibson City with the Reverend Rebecca Zelensky officiating. Visitation was held immediately following the service at the church. Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City was in charge of the funeral arrangements. Mr. Long was born 2-10-1931 at Villa Grove a son of Oscar R. and Shirley M. Shunk Long. He married Karen A. Knapp on 5-29-1960 at Gibson City. Survivors include his wife, Karen A. Long of Gibson City; his parents, Oscar and Shirley Long of Gibson City; one son, Dan (Kelly) Long of Rantoul; two daughters, Nan (David) Clements of Gibson City and Carrie (Todd) Stensrud of Glenwood, MN. and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Patrick Long. Mr. Long worked at the Gibson Community Hospital until retiring in 1992. A member of the First Christian Church of Gibson City, Mr. Long was also a member of the Gibson City Masonic Lodge, Bloomington Consistory, The Mohammed Shrine and the Corn Belt Shrine. Memorials may be made to the Gibson Area Hospital, his church in Gibson City or to the Shriners Hospital.

CHARLES PATRICK LONG
Charles Patrick Long, age 33 of Gibson City died at 1:23 p.m. Saturday 12-16-1995 at his home in Gibson City. Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church in Gibson City with the Reverend Philip Curran and the Reverend Stephen M. Schwanke officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation was from 5 - 8 p.m. Monday at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City and for one hour prior to the services at the church. Pallbearers included Roy Acree, Scott Shull, Dan Allen, Joe Mouser, Jim Gramley and Rob Kollross. Mr. Long was born 10-20-1962 at Gibson City a son of Bill and Karen Knapp Long. Survivors include his parents, Bill and Karen Long of Gibson City; two sisters, Nan Clements of Gibson City and Carrie Strensrud of Winthop, MN; one brother, Dan Long of Rantoul; his maternal grandmother, Marion Knapp of Gibson City and his paternal grandparents, Oscar and Shirley Long of Gibson City. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather. Mr. Long was a resident of Gibson City for all of his life. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Gibson City and was a 1980 graduate of Gibson City High School. He was employed at County Market for one year. Memorials may be made to the Gibson Community Hospital or to Lincoln Land Epileptic Foundation.

DELLA PEARL (PUTERBAUGH) LOWRY
Graduated from Eureka College in 1894. Attended Chicago Musical College. Taught music at Eureka College where she met her husband. A daughter, Emily Annette Lowry was born 10-6-1897, died 5-8-1899 and is buried in Drummer Twp Cemetery. Mrs. Lowry became weaker and died of TB; buried beside her daughter, Sec. 5 Lot 125. Gibson City Courier b. 9-4-1874 Mackinaw, Il parents: Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Puterbaugh of Mackinaw, Il. m. 12-16-1896 to Prof. John A. Lowry of Eureka College d. 6-26-1899 24 yr 9 mo 22 da at Mackinaw, Il. buried: Drummer Twp Cemetery.

DELLA B. (MURDOCK) LOWERY
Della B. Lowery, 72, of Urbana, formerly of Gibson City, died at 8:37 p.m. Thursday 2-20-1986 at Mercy Hospital, Urbana. Her graveside funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City, the Rev. David Gaffron officiating. There will be no visitation. Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Lowery was born 6-12-1923 at Gibson City, a daughter of Duff and Louvea Pettyjohn Murdock. She married Ross R. Lowery 8-13-1940 at St. Louis and he survives. Other survivors include one son, Michael R. Lowery, Champaign; one daughter, Carolyn Jensen, Ludlow; one sister, Gladys Marie Walters, Chatsworth; three grandchildren; one great-grandson. Mrs. Lowery, who had lived in Urbana for the last four years, was a member of the Rantoul United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Assn.

RUTH M. (KLATT) LOY
Ruth M. Loy, age 101 of Gibson City died at 7:15 p.m. Sunday 1-9-2000 at Gibson Area Hospital Annex. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Christian Church in Gibson City with the Rev. Rebecca Zelensky officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 1 - 2 p.m. Thursday at the church. Lamb Funeral Home of Gibson City is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Loy was born 5-30-1898 at Lacrosse, Ind. a daughter of Ryan and Martha Junker Klatt. She married William Loy on 6-26-1928 at Washburn. He preceded her in death on 1-23-1966. Survivors include one son, William M. Loy of Slatington, PA; two grandsons; and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister. Mrs. Loy was a member of the First Christian Church in Washburn and Gibson City since 1912. She was a graduate of Bradley Polytechnic Institute, now known as Bradley University. Mrs. Loy taught one year in Medicine Lodge, Kansas before coming to Gibson City where she taught home economics from 1920 - 1931 at Drummer Twp High School. She was also a member of the CFW/Christian Women's Fellowship. Memorials may be made to her church or to the Gibson Area Hospital.

LITTA M. (WISSMILLER) LUEDDE
Funeral services for Litta M. Luedde, 82, of Gibson City will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City. The Rev. Roger Jenks and the Rev. Clarence Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Mrs. Luedde died at 12:52 p.m. Thursday 4-28-1994 at Gibson Community Hospital, Gibson City. She was born 8-17-1911 at Cooksville, a daughter of William Frederick and Minnie Zabel Wissmiller. She married the Rev. Raymond M. Luedde on 8-23-1943 at Gibson City. He died 9-10-1970. Survivors include a son, Arnold L. Luedde of Camdenton, Mo.; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Clarence Wissmiller of Henry. Mrs. Luedde was a homemaker. She resided at Gibson City since 1943. She attended Brown's Business College at Bloomington for two years. She was a member of the Community Christian Church at Gibson City and COHI Club of Cooksville. Memorial contrubutions may be made to an organization of the donor's choice.

DENNIS PAUL LUTTERBIE
A private graveside service for Dennis Paul Lutterbie, infant son of Gary and Margaret Lutterbie, Gibson City, who was stillborn at 4:06 a.m. Tuesday 2-19-1985 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, was at 10 a.m. yesterday, 2-23-1985 at Drummer Twp Cemetery. The Rev. Warren Zemlich officiating. Survivors include his maternal grandparents, Herald and Vairie Brown, New London, Wis.; paternal grandparents, Carl and Johanna Lutterbie, Greenfield, Wis.; and paternal great-grandparents, Paul and Gertrude Pewkert, Flint, Mich. Lamb Funeral Home Gibson City was in charge of the arrangements.

KATHERINE FLYNN LAWLER.
Katherine Flynn Lawler, 86, a resident of Gibson Manor, Gibson City, died at 6:20 p.m. Sunday 6-8-1986 at the nursing home. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Gibson City, the Rev. William Smith officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitaiton will be from 9 - 10 a.m. Thursday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City. Survivors include a son, Richard Sullivan, California. One brother and two sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Lawler was a Catholic. b. 7-2-1899 (re: SSDI records) d. 6-8-1986

FRANCIS W. LYNCH
Francis W. Lynch, 69, died at 11:47 p.m. Sunday 11-11-1984 at Mercy Hospital, Urbana. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Gibson City, the Rev. William Smith officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. tonight at Lamb Funeral Home, where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Mr. Lynch was born 6-3-1915 in Strawn, a son of Edward J. and Elizabeth J. Somers Lynch. He married Helen V. Wright 11-7-1945 in Gibson City. She died 3-30-1984. Survivors include three sons, William L., Decatur, Ind.; and Gerald E. and Patrick J., both of Gibson City; three brothers, Thomas, Forrest; John, Decatur; and Gerald A., Gibson City; two sisters, Ethel Lorig, Colfax; and Thelma Lynch, Gibson City; seven grand- children; and a great-granddaughter. Mr. Lynch was a retired 41-year-employee of Central Soya. For 34 years, he was superintendent of the feed mill and for the last seven years of employment, he was plant manager of their plant in Moberly, Mo. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, he was a Third Degree Knights of Columbus and a member of Knights of Columbus Council 7372. Memorials may be made to the church or to the American Diabetes Association.

HELEN V. (WRIGHT) LYNCH
Helen V. Lynch, 66, died Friday 3-30-1984, Gibson Community Hospital. Funeral services were at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, the Rev. William Smith officiating. She was born 8-3-1917 at Garber, Il., a daughter of Sander and Stella Westfall Wright. She married Francis Lynch 11-10-1945 at Gibson City and he survives. Also surviving are three sons, William, Decatur, Ind.; Gerald and Patrick, Gibson City; a brother Frank Wright, Milan Ind.; two sisters, Alice Miller, Gibson City and Florence Cagle, Fisher; seven grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

MARY ALICE LYONS
In early life she was found to be afflicted, being neither able to hear or speak. She spent time in school at Jacksonville, Il. She was from a family of ten children: Mrs. Effie Cullers, Clinton, Il.; Bert Lyons and Mrs. Mabel Kruell of Peoria, Il; Edna Ruby of Springfield, Il; Frank of Decatur, Il. and Charles, Percy, Paul and Florence of Gibson City. b. 3-26-1880 at Guthrie, Il parents: Mrs. Phoebe Lyons d. 11-19-1911, age 31 yr 7 mo 23 da

MERCEDES (BRYAN) LaCHARITY
Mercedes B. LaCharity, 91 of Bethesda, MD. formerly of Gibson City died at 12:55 a.m. Sunday 6-17-2001 at her home. Her graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City, the Rev. Randall Robinson officiating. There will be no visitation. Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to an organization of the donor's choice. Mrs. LaCharity was born 1-5-1910 at Gibson City, a daughter of William Cullen and Henrietta Barrow Bryant. She married William J. LaCharity in 1960. He died 5-16-1997. Survivors include one daughter, Sandra J. LaCharity, LaVista, Neb.; one granddaughter; and three great-grandchildren.

LAWRENCE J. LaCHARITY
Lawrence J. LaCharity, age 91 of Bethesda, MD, died at 2 p.m. Friday 5-16-1997 at his home in Bethesda, MD. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, 5-22-1997 at Drummer Twp Cemetery in Gibson City with Father James Heramb officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery. Mr. LaCharity was born 1-10-1906 at Ashland, Wis., a son of Joseph and Selma Gustafson LaCharity. He married Mercedes Bryant in 1937 and she survives. Other survivors include one daughter, Sandra J. LaCharity of LaVista, Neb; one granddaughter, Kathryn L. (Jack) Shelton and three great-grandchildren, Valerie, Robin and April Shelton. Mr. LaCharity was a self-employed court reporter in Washington DC. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

VERNAL L. LAHR
Vernal L. Lahr, age 84 of Gibson City died at 5:35 p.m. Wednesday 2-25-1998 at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Gibson City. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City with the Reverend Stephen Schwanke officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation was from 5 - 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers were Wayne Shields, Harold Tribbey and Wilbert Birky. Serving as pallbearers were Josh D. Lahr, Jeffrey W. Lahr, Sean P. Cunningham, David Bright, Jack Miller and Roger Birky. Mr. Lahr was born 4-30-1913 at Colome, SD, a son of Harrison B. and Ina Shields Lahr. He married LaVerne Bossingham on 2-12-1939 at Stanford. Survivors include his spouse, LaVerne Lahr of Gibson City; two daughters, Elaine M. (Gene) Cunningham of Minonk; Terry Luanne (Patrick) Wingate of Omaha, Neb.; one son, Donald W. (Aneita) Lahr of Foosland; five grandchildren, Sean Cunningham, Josh D. Lahr, Jeffrey W. Lahr, Katelyn Wingate and Jacob Wingate; two sisters, Viola Brandt of Atlanta and Harriet Klehm of Pontiac. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Mr. Lahr farmed in the rural Foosland area for 47 years and moved to Gibson City in 1991. He was a member of the Methodist Church in Foosland and recently attended the Prairie Baptist Church in Gibson City. He was a past member of the Gibson City School Board and was a past member of the Farm Bureau. Memorials may be made to an organization of the donor's choice.

VIRGINIA (LOVE) MORRELL, LAMB
Virginia Love Lamb, age 82 of Gibson City died at 3:55 a.m. Thursday 3-23-1995 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Gibson City. A graveside service was at 11 a.m. Saturday at Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City with the Reverend William J. Tammen officiating. There was no visitation. Pallbearers included Terry Eckhardt, Adolph May, Terry McRae, Earl Young, Tom Hunt and Gary Lutterbie. Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City was in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Lamb was born 3-8-1913 at Gibson City, a daughter of Arthur C. and Mildred Shaver Love. She married Arthur Morrell on 10-26-1933 at Colorado Springs, Colorado. He died 12-4-1968. She married Wallace S. Lamb on 5-28-1971 at Urbana. He died 6-19-1991. Surviving is one brother, John Love of Denver, Colorado. One son and one brother preceded her in death. Mrs. Lamb was a member of the Gibson Community Hospital Auxiliary and a former member of the Gibson City Library board. She had been a resident of Gibson City since 1971. Memorials may be made to the Gibson City Swimming Pool or to the William Moyer Library, both in Gibson City.

CLEO (SPRADLING) LAMB
Cleo Lamb, 85, died at 1:25 p.m. Thursday 12-23-1977 at the Gibson Community Hospital Annex. Her funeral was Saturday at the Lamb Funeral Home, the Rev. Louis Haase officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Middleton, Frank Hunt III, Floyde Walker, Jim Hager, Dick Walter and Bill Noble. Mrs. Lamb was born 8-20-1892 in Gibson City, a daughter of Ami and Almeda Weimer Spradling. She married Shumway Lamb 1-30-1916 at Paxton. Mr. Lamb operated the Lamb Funeral Home for a number of years before his death in 1960. Surviving are a son Wally, Gibson City and five grandchildren. Mrs. Lamb was preceded in death by one son, Jack, three sisters and one brother. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and was a life-time resident of Gibson City.

DOROTHY M. (BENJAMIN) LAMBERT
The funeral of Dorothy M. "Pat" Lambert, 80, of Gibson City will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church, Gibson City, the Rev. Dick Cates and the Rev. Ed Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 6 - 9 tonight at the Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, and an hour before services Wednesday at the church. She died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday 2-28-1988 at Gibson Community Hospital, Gibson City. She was born 2-21-1928 in Kankakee, a daughter of Charles and Vergie Cleary Benjamin. She married Wayne Lambert on 4-28-1946 in Kankakee. The later divorced. Surviving are her companion of 30 years, Karry Kestner, Gibson City; a son, Harry Lambert of Gibson City; five daughters, Patti Schoolcraft of Elliott; Donna Schoolcraft and Lil Deason, both of Gibson City; Fannie Lambert of Champaign; Anita Cotton of Urbana; a brother, Robert Benjamin of Kankakee; a sister Joanne Erickson of Gibson City; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Her parents, three sons, a daughter and a sister and a brother preceded her in death. Mrs. Lambert was a resident of Gibson City since 1952 and worked for the Electronic Corp. of Gibson City. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gibson City.

VIRGINIA LOVE LAMB
Gibson City - Virginia Love Lamb, 82, of Gibson City died at 3:55 a.m. Thursday 3-23-1995 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Gibson City.

RUTH M. LJUNG
Ruth M. (Barrow) Ljung, age 92 of Gibson City died at 10 a.m. Tuesday 2-16-1999 at Gibson Carea Hospital in Gibson City.

CHARLES PATRICK LONG
Gibson City - Charles Patrick Long, 33, of Gibson City died at 1:23 p.m. Saturday 12-16-1995 at his home

CHARLES W. (BILL) LONG
Gibson City - Charles William (Bill) Long, 67, of Gibson City died Thursday 10-22-1998 in Newton, Iowa. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City.

IRENE M. HILGENDORF LUHRSEN
Aged 79, a lifelong Buckley resident.
b. 11-6-1922 at Almond, Wis.
d/o Edward and Laura Hogrefe Hilgendorf.
m. VErnon G. Luhrsen 10-8-1944 at St John's Church Buckley. He survives
d. Wednesday 10-9-2002 at Gibson Hospital Annex, Gibson City.
bur: from St. John's Lutheran Church, Buckley

MARY LOVVIK
Eau Claire, Wisc. - Mary Lou Lovvik, 63, of Eau Claire, Wisc., formerly of Paxton died Wednesday 1-22-2003 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester, Minn. Services are pending. She was born in Paxton 2-3-1939 a daughter of John and Ruth Hanson. She married Merrill Lovvik. He survives. Also surviving are two sons, Kevin Lovvik and Paul Lovvik, borh of Eau Claire; two grandchildren; two brothers, John Hanson of Neillsville, Wisc., and Charles Hanson of Paxton; and two sisters, Lois Frette and Alice Abrahamson, both of Paxton. She had been employed as a nurse at Luther Health Care Systerm, Eau Claire.

EMMA M. LUY
Sibley - Emma M. Luy, 96, of Sibley, formerly of Decatur, died at 9:55 p.m. Wednesday 1-22-2003 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Gibson City. Her funeral was at 2 p.m. Sunday at Star Hope Mausoleum at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation was from 1 - 2 p.m. Sunday at the mausoleum. Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Luy was born 1-10-1907 at Garbenheim, Germany, a daughter of Frederick and Katerina Mohr Bierau. She married Wilhelm Luy on 1-10-1930 at Garbenheim. He died 11-26-1985. Surviving are two daughters, Marlid (John) Burkhart of Sibley, and Gerda Hecker of Decatur; one sister. Lanue Uhl of Asslar, Germany; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. One son, three brothers, eight sisters, and two granddaughters preceded her in death. Mrs. Luy moved to Decatur in 1956 from Germany. She had recently moved to Sibley. She was a member of the German Club and DUNK.

SANDRA J. LACHARITY
Sandra J. LaCharity, age 66 of LaVista, Nebraska, formerly of Gibson City died at 2:02 p.m. Thursday 5-9-2002 at Midlands Community Hospital in Papillion, Neb. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday May 15 at Drummer Twp Cemetery in Gibson City with the Reverend Kathleen Reichmann officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation was from 1 - 2 p.m. May 15 at the funeral home. Ms. LaCharity was born 3-10-1936 at Paxton, a daughter of Lawrence J. and Mercedes B. Bryant LaCharity. Survivors include one daughter, Kathryn L. (Jack) Shelton of Davenport, IA and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Ms. LaCharity resided in Nebraska for the past 31 years. Prior to that time, she resided in Gibson City. She was a case worker for the Dept of Human Services for many years.

ROGER DALE LATHAM
Roger Dale Latham, age 50 of Elliott, died at 7:12 a.m. Wednesday 8-28-2002 at Carle Fundation Hospital in Urbana. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. August 30 at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City with the Reverend Randall Robinson officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery in Gibson City where military rites wre provided by Lee Lowery American Legion Post 568 in Gibson City. Visitation was from 5 - 8 p.m. August 29 at the funeral home. Pallbearers were Scottie Latham, Kevin Latham, Jessie Latham, Chris Latham, Joey Latham, Stevey Latham and Marchall Blake. Mr. Latham was born 1-7-1952 at Frankfort, KY a son of Henry and Lucille Travis Latham. He married Cyndy S. Crowell on 4-7-1982 at Lincoln and she survives. Also surviving are his father, Henry Latham of Elton, KY; his mother Lucille Bolin of Clinton; two sons, Greg Latham of New Orleans, LA and Derek Latham of Farmer City; seven daughters, Dawn (Kyle) Sigler of Farmer City, Tiffany Latham of Elliott, Roxanne Latham of Champaign, Debra Latham, Lisa Latham, Kimberly Latham and Rebeca Latham all of Elliott; four grandchildren, Tyler Sigler, Jacob Latham, Alyssa Latham and Natalie Koester; one brother, Darrell Latham of Homer and one sister, Susie Welch of Clinton. Mr. Latham worked at Baltimore Aircoil Co., Inc. in Paxton as a welder, where he had been employed for one year. A former resident of LeRoy, Mr. Latham moved to Elliott three years ago. Mr. Latham was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He enjoyed his children and grandchildren. Memorials may be given to the family.

JOHN A. LOVE, 85, who went from a political unknown to become Colorado's 36th governor and later the nation's energy czar, died Jan. 21 (2002) in Aurora, Colo. No cause of death was reported. Mr. Love, a Republican, became governor by beating Democratic incumbent Steve McNochols in 1962. Regarded as a political moderate during his first term, Mr. Love was reelected in 1966 and 1970. Until then, no Colorado governor had served more than six years. In 1973, he resigned to become President Richard M. Nixon's first energy czar. Less than a year into the job, he resigned, citing frustration with the adminsitration over the growing Watergate scandal. Born on a farm near Gibson City, Ill., Mr. Love moved to Colorado Springs with his family when he was 3 years old. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Denver in 1938 and a law degree from the same school three years later. He was a lawyer for the Colorado Public Utilities Commission before entering the Naval Avaiation Cadet program at the start of Wortld War II. The day he was awarded his pilot's wings, he and the former Ann Daniels, of Colorado Springs, were married. She died in 1999. Mr. Love served in the Pacific, flying in the Black Cat Squadron, so named because its planes were black Catalinas assigned to night missions. He was twice awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Returning to practice law in Colorado Springs, he became interested in politics. He was president of the El Paso County Young Republicans, the county executive committee and the state central committee. In his early gubernatorial career, many legislative veterans of Mr. Love's party considered him a political novice and tried to bypass him. Once, he sided with Democrats in a successful drive for a higher state budget. In his last term, opposition within his own party faded, but Republicans criticized him as failing to exert enough leadership. After leaving the Nixon administration, Mr. Love returned to Colorado and remained active in law and politics. His is survived by three children, including Rebecca Love Kourlis, who sits on the Colorado Supreme Court.

RAY LYONS
Milford (cns) - Ray Lyons, 75, of 109 E. Frederick, died at 9 P.M.,. Tuesday Sept. 29, 1970 at his residence. Wayne Knapp, Iroquois County Coroner, attributed death to a heart attack. Born Oct. 25, 1895 , in Milford Township, he was the son of Charles W. and Margaret Raines Lyons. He was married at Danville Dec. 24, 1924 , to Hazel Newman. He had a garage in Milford for many years before retiring in 1969. He was a veteran of World War I. Survivors include his widow; a brother, William of Milford; and three sisters, Mrs. Anna Boyd, Mrs. Mary Rush and Mrs. Louise Slife, all of Milford. He as preceded in death by two sisters and a brother. Services will be at 2 P.M. Friday at the Barker Funeral home, with the Rev. Roy William officiating. Burial will be in Sugar Creek Chapel Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home will be after 2 P.M. Thursday.

ROBERT M. LYONS
Rossville (CNS) Funeral services will be at 9 p.m. Sunday for Robert Morris Lyons , 45, at the Young funeral home in Rossvile. The Rev. Ralph Small, pastor of the Antioch church of Christ will officiate with burial in Bethel Cemetery near Alvin. Mr. Lyons died at his home at 8963 San Antonio Ave, South Gate Calif. , Monday Sept. 7, 1959. He was born July 23, 1914 in Alvin, the son of Guy and Hazel Bunch Lyons. He was married to Virgina LeNeve, who survives. Other suvivors include a daughter, Letty of South Gate; his mother Mrs. Hazel Lyons Casner of Worthinton, Ind; two sisters Mrs. Norma Rife and Mrs. Wanda Merle Hardy of Rossville; and a brother Gabe Lyons of MIlford.

Monday August 26, 2002
JERRY LAURENT
WATSEKA -- Jerry H. Laurent, 61, of Watseka, died today (Aug. 26, 2002) at his home.
Arrangements are pending at the Segur-Knapp Funeral Home, Watseka.

Tuesday August 27, 2002
JERRY LAURENT, sales rep
WATSEKA -- Visitation for Jerry H. Laurent, 61, of Watseka, will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Segur-Knapp Funeral Home, Watseka, and from 10 a.m. Thursday until the 11 a.m. services at the First United Methodist Church in Watseka, where he was a member. Dr. Joe Scheets will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Watseka. Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice, Watseka Lions Club or to the Unit 9 Academic Foundation. He died Monday (Aug. 26, 2002) at his residence. Mr. Laurent was a sales representative for Morton Buildings Inc. for 10 years. He was born March 14, 1941, in St. Anne, the son of Harvey and Anita Marquis Laurent. His parents are deceased. Surviving are his wife, the former Janet S. Hanen, whom he married Jan. 30, 1971, in Watseka; three daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and Michael Montes of Plano, Texas, Sarah and Jamie Sailors of Platteville, Wis., Amy and Matt Wilkins of Watseka; five sisters and three brothers-in-law, Janet and Mel Koester of Watseka, Sharon Hess of Buckley, Sue and Bob Seggebruch of Watseka, Cheryle Laurent of Woodland, Carol and Marty Lareau of Beaverville; father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Mildred Simmons of Watseka; and seven grandchildren, Sadie Laurent, Hannah and Kaleb Wilkins, Emma and Samuel Montes and Madisen and Brooks Sailors. One brother, Donald Laurent, is deceased. Mr. Laurent was a past district director and member and past president of the Watseka Lions Club; Unit 9 School Board member for nine years; and past district director and past president of the Watseka Jaycees. (Pd.)

Kankakee Daily Journal
August 11, 1978
EVA LAURENT
CLIFTON - Eva Laurent, 77, Clifton, died at 6 a.m. Thursday at home. She was born June 3, 1901 near Kankakee to Mrs. and Mrs. Emile Saindon. She was married on Sept. 12, 1920 in Bradley to Louis Laurent, who survives. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Agnes Klenzak of Kankakee, Mrs. Rose Couture of Kankakee and Mrs. Hazel Case of Bourbonnais. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Peter Catholic Church in Clifton. The Rev. John Noval will officiate. Visitation is at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Burial is at the Clifton cemetery.

Kankakee Daily Journal
October 24, 1977
HARVEY LAURENT
BEAVERVILLE - Harvey Laurent, 61, RR 4 Watseka, died at 5 a.m. Sunday at Riverside Medical Center after an extended illness. Mr. Laurent was born Sep 23, 1916, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Laurent of St. Anne. His parents survive. He was married on Jan 21, 1939 at Beaverville to Anita Marquis who also survives. Mr. Laurent farmed in the St. Anne and Donovan areas all his life. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church at Beaverville and the Holy Name Society of St. Mary's. Other survivors include a son, Jerry of Watseka; daughters, Mrs. Janet Koester of Crescent City, Mrs. Sue Seggebruch of Watseka, Mrs. Cheryle Brammer of rural Donovan and Carol at home; 11 grandchildren; brothers, Harry of Martinton, Elwood and Elmer of St. Anne; sisters, Mrs. Elsie Toune of Watseka and Mrs. Darlene Peerbolt of Martinton. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church by the Rev. Eugene Sullivan. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. today at DeValk Funeral Home in Watseka with an 8 p.m. rosary. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Kankakee Daily Journal
August 22, 1974
MAURICE LAURENT dies; Clifton rites Saturday
CLIFTON - Maurice "Telemo" Laurent, 62, Clifton, former owner of Laurent Machine Shop, died at 3 a.m. today at Interstate Hospital. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Emile Laurent, he was born May 2, 1912 in Clifton. He was married there Nov. 14, 1931 to the former Edith Boudreau who survives. Also surviving are daughter Mrs. Mary Ann Logue of Mattoon; 11 grandchildren; and sisters Mrs. Wesley Doyle of Clifton. Mr. Laurent was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, Watseka Elks Lodge 1791 and Watseka Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7450. The Rev. John Novak will recite a funeral mass at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Church. Burial will be in Clifton Cemetery. There will be visitation after 4 p.m. Friday at the Knapp Funeral Home where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. A memorial has been established in his name for Interstate Hospital.

Kankakee Daily Journal
December 16, 1977
VIRGINIA LAURENT
CLIFTON - Virginia Laurent, 90, died at 11:15 a.m. Thursday at the Fontanbleu Nursing Center in Kankakee. Mrs. Laurent was born on June 24, 1887, in Clifton, the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Louis Collette Jr. She married Dezerie Laurent at Clifton on Dec. 27, 1915. He preceded her in death on May 24, 1964. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral mass will be read at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Catholic Church at Clifton. The Rev. John Novak will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today. The rosary will be said at 8 p.m. at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. Burial will be in Clifton Cemetery.

Kankakee Daily Journal
August 15, 1978
LOUIE LAURENT
CLIFTON - Louie Laurent, 81, died Monday morning at Central Hospital. Mr. Laurent was born May 25, 1897, in Clifton to Mr. and Mrs. Tousfaint Laurent. He married Eva Thonette Sep. 12, 1920 in Bradley. Surviving are two brothers, Leon of Clifton and Alfred of St. Anne, and a sister, Nellie Brueggert of Kankakee. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Clifton. Burial will be in Clifton Cemetery. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. A rosary will be said at 8 p.m.

Kankakee Daily Journal
June 30, 1987
EMMA M. LAURENT
CLIFTON - Emma M. Laurent, 95, of rural Clifton, died Monday (June 29, 1987) at the Merkle Knipprath Nursing Home in Clifton. Visitation at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton will be at 5-8 p.m. Wednesday with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter Catholic Church in Clifton by the Rev. J. Anthony Meis. Mrs. Laurent was born Jan. 5, 1892 in L'Erable to Nestor and Clementine Genotte Nakaerts. She married Leon Laurent on Aug. 14, 1920 in L'Erable. He died Sep. 3, 1978. Survivors include several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grand-nephews, grandnieces and grand-nephews. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery. Memorials may be made to funds of the donor's choice.

Kankakee Daily Journal
May 20, 1991
RAYMOND LAURENT
Raymond B. Laurent, 88, of Kankakee, died Saturday (May 18, 1991) at St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee, after a long illness. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church by the Rev. Myles White. Burial will be in St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Clifton. Memorials may be made for masses. The son of the late Benjamin and Rose West Laurent, he was born Dec. 12, 1902, in Clifton. He married the former Loretta Fordyce June 19, 1924, at Saints Mary and Joseph Catholic Church in Chebanse. She died April 16, 1990. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Mardell and Melvin Spivey of Kankakee; four grandchildren, Dheryl Nourie of Normal and Linda Martin of South Milwaukee, Wis., Richard Spivey of Madison, Wis. and Kevin Spivey of Manteno; 11 great grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Myrtle Fordyce of Clifton. He was preceded in death by two sisters. Mr. Laurent was a retired employee of the Kankakee division of the Roper Corp. A self-employed carpenter, he had been associated with a number of construction projects. He was a member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Kankakee.

Kankakee Daily Journal
November 11, 1981
MARCELLE R. LAURENT
CLIFTON - Marcelle R. Laurent, 67, of 450 E. First Ave., Clifton, died at 1:20 p.m. Tuesday at Central Community Hospital. He was born Dec. 23, 1913, in Clifton to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Laurent. He was married to the former Martha Pfeifle Aug. 10, 1957, in Kankakee. He was a retired employee of Mortell Corp., Kankakee. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Clifton American Legion Post. Survivors include his wife; one stepson, Wayne Coyne of Ashkum; one stepdaughter, Patricia Peeler of Valparaiso, Ind.; five grandchildren; and one sister Vialta Jensen of Clifton. Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. Thursday at Knapp Funeral Home. Legion rites will be at 7 p.m. and the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Joseph Butters officiating. Burial will be in Clifton Cemetery. Memorials may be made in his name to the Hear Association.

Kankakee Daily Journal
September 5, 1878
LEON LAURENT
CLIFTON - Leon F. Laurent, 86, a lifelong resident of the Clifton area, died at 7:45 a.m. Sunday at his home. Mr. Laurent was born March 5, 1892, at Clifton to Mr. And Mrs. Tousfaint Laurent. He was married Aug. 24, 1920 at L'Erable, to Emma Nakaerts, who survives. Mr. Laurent farmed in the Clifton area all his life. Also surviving are a brother, Alfred of St. Anne; a sister, Nellie Brueggert of Kankakee, and several nieces and nephews. Services were conducted this morning at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Clifton by the Rev. John Novak. Burial was in Clifton Cemetery. Visitation was held Monday evening at the Knapp Funeral Home.

Kankakee Daily Journal
July 16, 1982
NAYOMA LAURENT
St. ANNE - Nayoma Laurent, 88, of St. Anne, died Thursday at Central Community Hospital, Clifton. She was born Nov. 25, 1893, in New Middletown, Ind., to Mr. And Mrs. Lincoln Cotner. She was married to Alfred Laurent May 28, 1913, in Clifton. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Harry of Beaverville, and Elmer and Elwood of St. Anne; two daughters, Elsie Toune of Clifton, and Darlene Peerbolte of Martinton; 27 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Anna Faherty of Arnold, Neb., and Lenora Byrns of Corydon, Ind. One daughter, one son, one grandchild, three brothers and two sisters are deceased. Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. Sunday at Houk Funeral Home with an 8 p.m. rosary service. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church with the Rev. William Anson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.