Hinchliff-Pearson-West, Inc

Mr. Lauris “Larry” J. Kennedy, Galesburg Chapel

Hinchliff-Pearson-West Staff Member — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:00:13 +0000

90, of Rancho Mirage, Calif. formerly of Galesburg, Ill, died Monday, May 13, 2013 in Harmony Pointe Nursing Home, Lakewood, Colo.

He was born June 6, 1922, on a farm five miles west of Parnell, Mo. on Honey Creek, the son of Wallace Ford and Kate Herndon Kennedy. He married Dorothy Lee Miner in 1957. She preceded him in death in 2006.

He is survived by his dear friend Emily Gohman of St. Cloud, Minn, his children, James Steven Kennedy (Deanie) of Arvada, Colo., Holly Beth Kennedy of Lakewood, Colo. and Christian Jeffrey Ford Kennedy of Louisville, Ky; his step children, Connie Miner Firring of Calabasas, Calif. and Robert C. Miner of Oro Valley, Ariz., three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and two brothers.

He graduated from Parnell High School, Parnell, Mo. He served in the US Navy from September 1942-January 1946. His time was served on the aircraft carrier CVE64, the Tripoli. He worked as a salesman and partner for Pro-Flo Liquid Feed Company in Galesburg for 26 years.

Memorial graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 am Saturday, June 15, 2013 in Memorial Park Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolence may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

Mr. Ralph H. Anderson, Galesburg Chapel

Todd Ettinger — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:00:17 +0000

89, of Galesburg, Ill. died at 1:34 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2013 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
Ralph was born September 18, 1923 in Galesburg, the son of Walfred and Hulda (Robertson) Anderson. He married June Ekstrom on June 10, 1951 in Galesburg. She survives.
Also surviving is a son, John (and Kimberly) Anderson of Hudson, N.Y.; a daughter, Linda (and Brian) Dillin of Galesburg; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren with an additional great granddaughter on the way; four step grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Betty Anderson of Galesburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, two brothers and two sisters.
Ralph lived most of his life in a number of small towns in Knox County and in Galesburg. Ralph worked for the Gale Products Division of Outboard Marine Corporation and then spent 28 years as a custodian for Knox College, retiring in 1987.
Ralph was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and dedicated his whole life to sharing God’s word in the local community.
Cremation will be accorded. Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Galesburg followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

Mr. Marvin E. Cramer, Abingdon Chapel

Hinchliff-Pearson-West Staff Member — Wed, 29 May 2013 19:00:43 +0000

RR Abingdon, died at 3:45 am Thursday, May 23, 2013 at home with his wife and daughter by his side.
He was born in Delong, the son of Harry L. and Edna L. (Burnett) Cramer. He married Susan Ann Wynkoop.
Marvin is survived by his wife Sue; one daughter, Brigitte (and Ray) Ziegler of Victoria; three grandchildren, Megan Ziegler, Marissa Ziegler and Jacob Ziegler; two sisters, Gwen King of Shelbyville and Shirley Blust of Knoxville; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Brent Marvin Cramer, three brothers and two sisters.
He attended Abingdon High School and was a member of the undefeated football team for the school year of 1948-1949. He served in the Army from 1951 to 1954 and was stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, Fort Benning in Georgia and Fort Campbell in Kentucky. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was a paratrooper in The 508th Regimental Combat Team, also known as “The Red Devils”. He was a member of the Harry E. Wiles American Legion Post #381. He worked for the Knox County Sheriff’s Department in the 1960’s and later at Maytag in Galesburg. He was of the Protestant faith.
Cremation was accorded. Graveside service with military rites will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at the Boydstun-Dawdy Cemetery, Indian Point Township, south of Abingdon. There will be no visitation. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to OSF Hospice or the Boydstun-Dawdy Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

Pastor L.G. Trammell, Jr. Galesburg Chapel

Hinchliff-Pearson-West Staff Member — Wed, 29 May 2013 16:08:20 +0000

81, of Galesburg, Ill., died at 1:17 am Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

He was born March 4, 1932 in Benton, Ark. the son of Lemies Gaston and Stellar Box Trammell, Sr. He married Carolyn McDonald in Peoria, Ill. He later married Johnnie Mae Gordon on April 17, 1977 in Peoria, Ill. She survives.

He is survived by his children; Donald E. Trammell of Detroit, Mich.; Rev. Tammie (James) Miller and Rev. Kimberly (Calvin) Bonds both of Galesburg and Erma Gene Morehead of Chidester, Ark.; his sisters, Imogene Jackson and Constance Anderson of Peoria, Ill.; twelve grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, his two sons, Gary D. and Larry D. Trammell and a daughter, Lisa Jackson.

He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He sang with the Twilights in Las Vegas while in the Army and also with the Midwest Singers in Peoria, Ill.

Pastor Trammell pastored for the Second Baptist Church for 23 years. He graduated from high school in Chidester, Ark. He received his bachelors of Religious Education and bachelors of Theology from United Theological Seminary in Decatur, Ill. He was licensed to preach in 1970 and was ordained at St. Luke Baptist Church in 1972. Pastor Trammell served as assistant pastor for 16 years, the superintendent of Sunday school and the bus driver for St. Luke Baptist Church. He also taught Mission Ministry and served on the Outreach Ministry at St. Luke’s. He was the treasurer for the Central District Baptist Association and was the District Missionary for the Orthodox Wood River. Pastor Trammell had also worked for Caterpillar Corporation for 34 years, retiring in 1985.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 am Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at First Baptist Church. Rev. Daniel Siems and Rev. Faye Scott will officiate. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00pm Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at the Second Baptist Church, during that time a Memorial Service is planned. Visitation will also be one hour before the service Wednesday at the First Baptist Church. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery with Military Rites by Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

Mr. Robert M. Tomlin, Galesburg Chapel

Todd Ettinger — Wed, 29 May 2013 15:30:28 +0000

93, of Galesburg, died at 10:07 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
He was born March 1, 1920 in Monmouth, Ill. the son of Walter H. and Mabel (Jamison) Tomlin. He married Marion J. Stevenson on May 27, 1950 in Warren County.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 63 years, Marion; three sons, Robert M. (and Lois) Tomlin of Soquel, Calif., William M. (and Debra) Tomlin of Galesburg, and Gary G. Tomlin of Galesburg; a daughter, Cynthia “Sally” (and Steve) Duncan of Vancouver, Wash.; nine grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and a brother, Don E. Tomlin of Monmouth. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; and a sister.
Robert worked for the Intra State Telephone Company for 36 years, retiring as a central office supervisor in 1983. He worked as a central office contractor to a number of area phone companies and was a contributor to the growth of the New Windsor Phone Company. He graduated from Monmouth High School in 1938. He was a member of First Christian Church and Alpha Masonic Lodge #155, both in Galesburg.
Robert served in the United States Navy during World War II from 1940 to 1947. He was stationed in South America and Alaska.
He was a wonderful husband and father who provided well for his family, who taught correct principles by example.
He loved fishing, fixing things, and the company of his friends and family. In retirement, he traveled to Russia, China, and the Middle East.
Cremation will be accorded. Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. Greg Fitch will officiate. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

Mr. Jess Thomas Lydic, Abingdon Chapel

Hinchliff-Pearson-West Staff Member — Wed, 29 May 2013 15:00:10 +0000

age 92, of Abingdon and formerly of Avon, died at 9:58 am Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the Care Center of Abingdon.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 amWednesday, May 29, 2013, at the Abingdon Christian Church. Burial with military rites will follow in the AbingdonCemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tuesday at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel.

Mrs. Laura Adel Ballentine, Galesburg Chapel

Todd Ettinger — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:07:14 +0000

70, of Galesburg, died at 3:38 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Marigold Health Care Center.
She was born March 19, 1943 in Chapin, Ill. the only daughter and youngest of four children, to Carl and Cora Bell (Connor) Kitterman. Laura lived the majority of her adult life in Wyoming, Ill.
She is survived by a son, Mark A. Ballentine of Normal, Ill.; a daughter, Lori A. (and Kevin) Ogborn of Galesburg; and two grandchildren, Zachary Harmon and Dalton Ogborn. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.
Laura volunteered for many years at Resource House in Wyoming, Ill. She was a gifted artist, who encouraged her children and grandchildren to develop their talents as well.
Cremation will be accorded. Inurnment will be at a later date in Wyoming Cemetery, Wyoming, Ill. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services in Galesburg is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

Mr. Buddy M. Kremer, Galesburg Chapel

Dave Pearson — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:00:26 +0000

85, of Lisle, Ill. passed away peacefully at the Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, Wheaton, Ill on May 17, 2013.

He was the beloved husband to the late Rose Marie Kremer; loving father to Gary (Cindy) Wright, Joan Melton, Greg (Karen) Kremer, Bruce Kremer, Ron (Cristina) Kremer and Susan (Jim) Beran; caring grandfather to Geoff, Jason, Meredith, Alison, Kristin, Bradley, Jacob, Michael, and Blake; and great grandfather to Abigail, Jessica, Ava, and Emma; beloved brother to Marianne Hillier, Muriel Headley, and the late Michael Kremer and Zoline McQueen.

Funeral services will be at 3:00 pm Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Rev. Jim Ecklund officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Blake Lamb Funeral Home 5015 Lincoln St. in Lisle. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Galesburg where military honors will be provided by the Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285.

In lieu of flowers please donate to Children’s Medical Center Office of Development, PO Box 650473, Dallas, TX 75265, in memory of Buddy Kremer.

For more information please visit the Blake-Lamb/Dignity Memorial website ( www.BlakeLambFuneralHome.com )

Mrs. Anna L. Baughman, Galesburg Chapel

Hinchliff-Pearson-West Staff Member — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:25:32 +0000

89, Bedford, Texas formerly of Galesburg, Ill. and Tempe, Ariz. died Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Parkwood Health Care Community, Bedford.

She was born December 13, 1923 in Colchester, Ill., daughter of R.M. and Elsie Carnahan. She married William H. Baughman on May 18, 1942 in Galesburg. William died in 1999.

She is survived by her son, Larry (Carolyn) Baughman of Euless, Texas; her sister, Luann Hercik of Alma, Mich.; a brother, Robert Carnahan of Macomb, Ill.; her sister-in-law, Sharon Cutliff of Galesburg; two granddaughters; one great granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her brother William “Bill” Carnahan.

She worked as a beautician for many years in Galesburg and Tempe, Ariz. She also worked in the offices of Arizona State University in Tempe.

A Memorial Service is scheduled for 1:30 pm, Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. James Ecklund will officiate. There will be no visitation. Cremation has been accorded. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Online condolence may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

Mr. Thomas (Tom) A. Caldwell, Galesburg Chapel

Dave Pearson — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:45:05 +0000

79, of Galesburg died at 7:20 am Friday, May 17, 2013 at his home.

He was born October 25, 1933 in Muscatine, Iowa the son of Arvene and Helen C. Wright Caldwell. He married Martha L. Trusch on June 3, 1956 in Galesburg. His beloved wife, Martha, preceded him in death on January 10, 1980.

He is survived by two daughters, Chris (Darrell) Freeman of Longmont, Colo. and Julie (Paul) Tilbury of Rockford, Ill.; one brother, Perry “Bill” (Kathy) Caldwell of Stafford Spring, Conn.; his sister, Sally (Rich) Melanie of Colo.; one grandchild, Holly Marie and one great grandchild, Jessica Marie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Lou, his parents, and his sister, Mary Ann.

Following enlistment on May 22, 1951, he served in the US Navy on the USS Hunt, thru August 17, 1954.

Initiated as a member of the United Food & Commercial Workers International Union Local 431 in Davenport Iowa, and then the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America Local 543, Tom worked as a meat cutter for over 40 years, retiring in 1997 from the former Eagle Grocery Store.

Graveside services are scheduled for 11:45 am Thursday, May 23, 2013 in Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Rites by Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285. Rev. James Ecklund will officiate. Visitation will be 10-11:30 am Thursday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to Hospice Compassus. The family would like to thank his caregivers, friends and family for their support. Special gratitude to Melissa and Lisa of Hospice Compassus and Tom’s neice, Leslie Moore for the devoted care and companionship, provided during this journey. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com