Glen Smith, Jr.

Glen Smith Jr.

CHAMPAIGN – Glen H. Smith Jr. passed away peacefully at 2:44 p.m. on Thursday (May 26, 2011) at Heartland Health Center, Champaign, with his family and minister at his bedside.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, at Morgan Memorial Home, 1304 Regency Drive West, Savoy. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, at Savoy United Methodist Church, 3002 W. Old Church Road, Champaign.

"Smitty " was born Dec. 22, 1924, in Effingham, a son of Glen H. and Maude McCarty Smith. He married Lillie Hoeffliger on Sept. 11, 1948, in Vandalia. She passed away April 15, 2011.

Also surviving are one son, Kim (Suzy) Smith of Effingham; one daughter, Connie (Dale) McElroy of Champaign; three grandchildren, Bradley McElroy of Champaign, Dustin Smith of Effingham and Kelsey Smith of Orlando, Fla. He had two great-granddaughters, Cameron and Alison McElroy of Champaign, and two great-grandsons, Chase and Carter Henrickson of Mahomet, and one sister, Rosemary Percival of Effingham

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.

Smitty served in the Navy during World War ll. Upon returning home to Effingham, he joined CIPS. His career spanned over 40 years, retiring as an area superintendent in Marion in 1987.

His favorite pastime was fishing. He particularly enjoyed fishing with friends and family and taking fishing trips to Wisconsin and Minnesota. He loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He enjoyed playing Santa Claus to children of all ages. He especially enjoyed visiting nursing homes and churches. He would also go to friends' houses for their children and grandchildren.

He had a lifetime interest in antiques, operating a shop with his wife in Tuscola for many years. He was also known for having a big auction every year at the Tuscola Community Building. He had been supplying Cracker Barrel Restaurant and chain for over 20 years.

He was an active member of the Savoy Methodist Church as well as the Methodist Church in the towns he called home during his lifetime. He was also a member of the Methodist Men and Masonic Lodge.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Savoy United Methodist Church.

St. Joseph Lodge Installation Held

St. Joseph Lodge No. 970 held their officer installation on Sunday May 22.  Greg Knott was installed as Worshipful Master, Tracy Hogan as Senior Warden and Todd Hitt as Junior Warden.

Gaylord Maden

LODGE, Ill. – Gaylord T. "Gay" Maden, 84, of Lodge, Ill., passed away at 1:43 p.m. on May 20, 2011, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Services will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24, at Trigg & Calvert Chapel, DeLand, with Pastor Phil Hansen officiating. Burial will be at DeLand Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with Masonic services at 7 P.M. at the chapel. Memorials may be directed to Post 102 DeLand Legion or Faith In Action, Monticello.

He was born Dec. 30, 1926, in DeLand to Grace Evalena (Hoover) Maden and James Landrum Maden. He lived in DeLand and later entered World War II, where he served in the Philippines in the Army and later transferred to the Air Force in Korea.

In 2009, he flew on the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., where World War II veterans were recognized.

Gaylord married Dolores R. Fitzwater on July 13, 1949, in DeLand. She survives. Also surviving are one son, Jeffery T. (Trudy) Maden of Lodge; one daughter, Jennifer G. Eades (Kenny) of Champaign; one granddaughter, Danielle Maden of White Heath, and several beloved nieces and nephews.

He worked in the Conservation Department for the State of Illinois. He went on to become a carpenter and learned several other trades. He always had the uncanny ability to fix or make about anything.

He was a farmer for more than 61 years in Piatt County, living 53 of those years in the house that he built with his own hands. In 1962 he was presented with an award of merit by the Illinois State Fair Board as one of the Outstanding Farm Families in Piatt County.

He was a very caring and loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend. His laughter and joyful spirit will never be forgotten. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

His interests included golfing, fishing, trap shooting, cb's, hunting, photography, playing poker and most of all socializing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Herbert Maden; two sisters, Virginia Maden and Carol McCullough; and a niece, Marcia Dianne McCullough.

He was a member of the DeLand Methodist Church, a former member of the board of directors of Monticello Grain Company, charter member of VFW Post 5346, Monticello, member of Lincoln Post 102 DeLand Legion for 64 years, DeLand #812 AF & AM for 60 years, Bloomington Consistory for 60 years, Ansar Shrine, member of Champaign Elks 2497, 41-year member of the Royal Order of Jesters Court #20, former honorary member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce in Monticello, former member of the Piatt County Board of Review and former member of Piatt County Farm Bureau's Trap Shoot Team and a drainage district member for DeLand and Lodge. He was also a former member of the Monticello Golf Club. He was proud of having shot a hole-in-one at the Monticello Golf Club and at a course in Boca 

Myron Mullvain - Fraternal Lodge

Myron Mullvain

MONTICELLO – Myron J. "Mike" Mullvain, 95, of Monticello passed away on Feb. 4, 2011, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at Monticello Cemetery.

Mike was born on April 7, 1915, in Monticello, the third son of Carl L. and Estella (Mollenkoph) Mullvain. His parents and two brothers, Rutherford and Paul, as well as two sisters, Lois and Madge, have all predeceased him.

He married Marian Pauline Gorrell on March 24, 1942, in Elsberry, Mo. She passed away on May 19, 1994.

Mike and Pauline are survived by three children, Linda (Curtis) Meyer, Tom (Debbie) Mullvain and Mike Mullvain, all of Monticello. Three grandchildren also survive, Amanda (Nick) Largent of Las Vegas, Carrie (Kerry) Gabbard of Villa Grove and Jesse Meyer of Monticello. They have one great-grandson, Gregory Gabbard.

Remembrances may be made to the local Masonic Fraternal Lodge No. 58 A.F.&A.M. or any other local organization of the donor's choice.

Stephen Drake - Farmer City

Stephen Drake

CHAMPAIGN – Stephen Paul Drake, 59, was born Nov. 6, 1951, in Urbana, to his parents, Richard K. Drake, Urbana, and Marylou Gillis, Farmer City, who survive. Steve died suddenly while traveling Tuesday, May 3, 2011.
Steve is survived by his wife of 33 years, Patricia Reilly Drake. He is also survived by his sister, Stephanie Drake of Champaign, and brothers, Stuart (Diana) Drake of Farmer City and Stanley (Colleen) Drake of Sunrise, Mo.
Steve Drake was an executive vice president and community leader of Heartland Bank and Trust Company. He was a director of Heartland Bank and Trust Company in Champaign-Urbana. He also served as a director for both the State Bank of Lincoln, Lincoln, and the Farmer City State Bank, Farmer City. Steve was a community banker and a mentor to many during his entire career.
Steve graduated from Farmer City High School and received his bachelor's degree from Illinois State University. He also received his graduate degree in banking from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. In addition, he was a Certified Financial Planner.
Steve served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged.
He was a longtime member of the Masonic Lodge, Champaign-Urbana Chamber of Commerce, Pillar Member of the United Way, and a supporter of the March of Dimes, the American Cancer Society and the University of Illinois. As an example of Steve's numerous anonymous gifts to others, he donated his organs.
Steve brought a passion to life that he shared with others. He enjoyed activities such as fishing and boating, and enjoyed the company of friends and family.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 9, at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 Philo Road, Urbana.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 1303 Lincolnshire Drive, Champaign. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Farmer City.
He is survived by friends, family and business associates throughout Central Illinois, and will be remembered in the hearts and souls of many.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, March of Dimes or the American Diabetes Association.

Clifford Boehme - Further Light Lodge

Clifford Boehme

DANVILLE – Clifford "Cliff" "Shorty" Boehme, 92, of Danville passed away at 1:02 a.m. Thursday (May 5, 2011) at the Hawthorne Inn in Danville.
Cliff was born on March 13, 1919, in Rankin, the son of Robert and Edna (Grove) Boehme. He married Margaret I. Pool on Oct. 13, 1946, in Danville. She survives.
He is also survived by a daughter, Rhonda (Tom) Cook of Catlin; two grandchildren, Rob (Dana) Cook of O'Fallon, Mo., and Lisa Cook of Danville; seven great-grandchildren, Skylar Cook, Braydon Cook, Kendra Pittman, Tim Pittman, Jaylen Pittman, Ka`Anna Pittman and Kendrick Pittman; two sisters, Verna Mae Fidler of Normal and Ann Lucas of Peoria; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Robert Boehme; two sisters, Iona McBride and Margarette Shank; a grandson, Randall Cook; and a great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Cook.
Cliff graduated from East Lynn High School in 1939. After high school, he joined the United States Navy, where he served on a submarine during World War II. He worked most of his life as a livestock dealer, owning Danville Livestock for a few years. He was a past member of the Elks and was currently a member of Masons-Furtherlight Lodge, GAO Grotto and St. James United Methodist Church.
Cliff enjoyed square dancing and playing softball when he was younger. He raised draft horses and enjoyed going to livestock sales. He knew everybody who owned cattle and everybody knew him. Cliff also enjoyed spending time with his family and his friends.
A celebration of the life of Clifford "Cliff" "Shorty" Boehme will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, a Life Celebration Home, in Danville with Pastor Ken Cox officiating. Burial will follow the service in Sunset Memorial Park with military rites conducted by American Legion Post 210.
Visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with a masonic service at 2:45 p.m.
Memorials may be made to St. James United Methodist Church or to the Shriners Children's Hospital.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.