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Thelbert Falconer, 81, of Rossville

Thelbert M. Falconer, 81, of Rossville, IL, passed away at 6:52 A.M. Friday March 3, 2023, at his home. He was born August 5, 1941, in Danville, IL, the son of Marion and Viva Leona (Watson) Falconer. He married Sheila K. Haynes on November 12, 1981, in Novinger, MO. She survives in Rossville. 

He is also survived by one sister, Nadine LeClaire of Danville, IL and five nieces and nephews, Scott and Kevin Strawser and Tim, Brad, and Dawn LeClaire. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Marcella Strawser; and one niece, Teresa Branch. 

Thelbert worked at the Danville Post Office until his retirement on August 30, 1996. He served in the United States Coast Guard from March 29, 1961 – August 26, 1966. He was a member of the Rossville Church of Christ. Thelbert was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and hunting for deer antlers and arrowheads. He was also a beekeeper and raised and sold sweetcorn. He loved traveling, especially to the southwest as he collected arrowheads, western memorabilia and antiques and he enjoyed refinishing furniture. Over the years, Thelbert had several dogs and he loved them all. 

Cremation rites will be accorded. A visitation will be held 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Friday March 10, 2023, at the Rossville Church of Christ, 514 E. Attica St. Rossville, IL. The memorial service will follow the visitation and will begin at 12:00 P.M. Friday at the church with Pastor Kevin Purdy officiating. No burial will be held. Military rites will be accorded by the Hoopeston American Legion Post #384.  

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Thelbert to the Danville Rescue Mission, 834 N. Bowman Ave., Danville, IL 61832 or the Eastern Illinois Foodbank, 2405 North Shore Dr., Urbana, IL 61802.  

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com

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