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Judith Kay Putnam, 80, of Hoopeston

Judith Kay Putnam, 80, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 3:50 A.M. Saturday November 26, 2022, at Accolade Heath Care of Danville. She was born October 11, 1942, in Danville, IL, the daughter of Harold M. and Juanita (Forrest) Griswold. She married William Putnam on June 18, 1960, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hoopeston. He preceded her in death. 

She is survived by four daughters, Teresa (Pete) Sollars of Rossville, IL, Julia (Tom) Schnieder of Holly Springs, NC, Kathryn (Kurt) Ferry of Palatine, IL, and Patty (Graham) Merkin of Westmont, IL; one son, William “Bill” (Kristine) Putnam of Deltona, FL; two brothers-in-law, Larry Hofbauer of Cissna Park, IL and Robert (Jean) Putnam of Richmond, KY; twelve grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and seven nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her husband, Judy was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Peggy Hofbauer; and one brother and sister-in-law, Gary (Maggie) Griswold. 

Judy was a homemaker, caring for her family. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hoopeston where she served on the altar and rosary society and was a past secretary. She enjoyed reading, painting, and playing bridge. Most of all, Judy enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. 

A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. Friday December 2, 2022, at St. Anthony Catholic Church 423 S. Third St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral mass will begin at 11:00 A.M. Friday at the church with Father Ignatius Mulenda officiating and Father Ted Pracz co-officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston. 

Memorial contributions may be made in Judy’s honor to St. Anthony Catholic Church 423 S. Third St. Hoopeston, IL 60942. 

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Lois Joan Mershon, 90, of Hoopeston

Lois Joan Mershon, 90, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 7:34 P.M. Saturday November 26, 2022, at her home. She was born September 19, 1932, in Springfield, OH, the daughter of John and Sarah (Ryder) Kramer. She married Rev. Lewis E. Mershon Jr. on August 30, 1949, in Richmond, IN. He preceded her in death. 

She is survived by two sons, Keith (Elizabeth) Mershon of Danville, IL and Greg (Lori) Mershon of Rossville, IL; one sister, Bobbie Paul of Dayton, OH; five grandchildren, Haley Wilson, Gage Wilson, Alex (Laura) Mershon, Casey (Michaela) Mershon, and Seth Mershon (Shellee); four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Jean Strome. 

Lois worked for Olan Mills and then became a beautician. She later worked as a cook at the Hoopeston Hospital cafeteria, until her retirement. She was a member of the First Church of God where she was very active working with children, helping with AWANA, and VBS. She was also a prayer warrior and she and her husband held a weekly prayer group at their home. Lois was a graduate of Mr. Magic Clown School and loved bringing joy to others with Lodie Jody the clown. She also enjoyed reading, collecting bells and clowns, and helping her husband minister to others. 

A visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Thursday December 1, 2022, at the Hoopeston First Church of God, 1004 E. Orange St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 1:00 P.M. Thursday at the church, with Pastor Micah Mobley officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston. 

Memorials may be made to the Hoopeston Church of God Awana Program, P.O. Box 333, Hoopeston, IL 60942. 

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com

Dennis Eugene Brown, 66, of Danville

Dennis Eugene Brown, 66, of Danville, IL, passed away at 8:25 A.M. Monday November 21, 2022, at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville. He was born July 9, 1956, in Danville, IL, the son of Floyd and Evelyn (Miller) Brown. They preceded him in death. 

He is survived by two sisters, Donna (Terry) Light of Bismarck, IL and Darlene (John) McCormick of Hoopeston, IL; five brothers, Danny (Sharon) Brown of Flanagan, IL, Darrell (Susie) Brown of Hoopeston, IL, David (Kathy) Brown of Bismarck, IL, Duane Brown of Bloomington, IL, and Douglas Brown of Bismarck, IL; and several nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents; and one niece, Mary Alice Stonecipher. 

Dennis worked with his father on the family farm and later worked at Freight Car in Danville. In his younger years, he was a member of 4-H and the FFA. 

Cremation rites will be accorded, and a graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday December 2, 2022, at Gundy Cemetery in Bismarck, IL. 

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com

Debra Boyd, 65, of Milford

Debra Kay Boyd, 65, of Milford, IL, passed away at 6:55 P.M. Saturday November 19, 2022, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. She was born November 7, 1957, in Watseka, IL, the daughter of Richard and Deloris (Hill) Allen. She married Michael Boyd on May 26, 1990, at the Milford United Methodist Church. He survives in Milford. 

She is also survived by one daughter, Emma (Adam) Birch of Milford, IL; one son, Thomas Boyd of Peoria, IL; and three grandchildren, Lincoln, Layla, and Ashton Birch. 

She was preceded in death by her parents. 

Debra worked as a medical record transcriptionist and later as a secretary at Milford Grade School. She was a member of the Milford United Methodist Church. She loved playing cards, visiting with friends, and most of all, spending time with her family and her dog, Jenny. 

Per her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded, and a private burial will be held at a later date. 

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com

Otilia Montez, 86, of Hoopeston

Otilia Maria “Tillie” Montez, 86, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 12:30 P.M. Sunday November 20, 2022, at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living in Hoopeston. She was born March 7, 1936, in McAllen, TX, the daughter of Agustin and Consuelo (Morales) Obregon Sr. She married Antonio Montez Sr. on March 18, 1959, in McAllen, TX. He preceded her in death. 

She is survived by two daughters, Norma (Ryan) Cade and Angelica (Gary Watson) Montez Watson both of Hoopeston, IL; four sons, Antonio Montez Jr, Armando Montez, Jesus Montez, and Reynaldo (Lori) Montez all of Hoopeston, IL; one sister, Rosenda Basaldua of McAllen, TX; 10 grandchildren, Olivia (Junior Hartman) Montez, Madison (Austin Johnston) Watson, Nick (Ashley Pickett) Montez, Danielle (Joey Miranda) Watson, Jose (Britteny) Montez, Benjamin Montez, Xavier Rivera, Mila Watson Montez, Kamerin Cade, and Raven Rutherford; 14 great-grandchildren, Gavin, Trenton, Reydon, Dominick, Isaac, Violet, Kenyon, Elijah, Avery, Camden, Isabella, Zayla, Elliana, and Malakai; and many nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her husband, Antonio Montez Sr., she was preceded in death by her parents; one infant daughter, Norma; three sisters, Carmen Obregon, Oralia Obregon, and Olivia Moreno; and three brothers, Florentino Obregon, Agustino Obregon, and Francisco Obregon. 

Tillie was a teacher for the Hoopeston Migrant Head Start. She also worked at several different factories throughout her life, including Stokely’s, Howard Industries, and Schumacher Electric. She attended St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hoopeston. Tillie loved music, fishing, playing bingo, and spending time with her family. 

A visitation will be held 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. Monday November 28, 2022, at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday November 29, 2022, at St Anthony Catholic Church, 423 S. 3rd St. Hoopeston, IL with Father Ignatius Mulenda officiating.  Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston. 

Memorials may be made to St Anthony Catholic Church 423 S. 3rd St. Hoopeston, IL 60942. 

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com

Helen May Burton, 82, of Armstrong

Helen May Burton, 82, of Armstrong, passed away at 12:52 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2022, at her home.

Helen was born on February 28, 1940, in Armstrong, Illinois, the daughter of Milton and Cora May (Baker) Wernigk.  She married Winfred Burton on September 4, 1959, at the Potomac Church of Christ.  He preceded her in death on April 26, 2015.

She is survived by three children- David (Anne) Burton of Armstrong, Scott (Tammy) Burton of Fithian and Janet (Anthony) Cameron of Lincoln, Illinois; ten grandchildren- Christine, Jason, Lauren, Kevin, Alex, Amy, Abigail, Nicholas, Hannah and Emma; 26 great-grandchildren- Kendra, Aiden, Avery, Dalton, Brianna, Cheyenne, Kennedi, Morgan, Brylee, Audrey, Evelyn, Isabel, Owen, Corbin, Braelyn, Acelyn, Alaina, Cameron, Weston, Farrah, Hunter, Owen and Luca; one brother- Bill (Pat) Wernigk of Penfield; two sisters- Louise (Chuck) Sweet of Hoopeston and Alice New of Danville; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers- Marvin, Jim and Thomas Wernigk and brother-in-law- Mark New.

Helen graduated from Armstrong High School, in 1958.  She worked for 20 years at G.E., in Danville, until they closed.  She later helped run Burton’s Café, in Potomac, with Winfred.  She later graduated from Danville Area Community College and became a medical transcriptionist at Provena Covenant Medical Center, in Urbana.  Helen was also known for her pie baking and operated Helen’s Pie’s for over 10 years, until 2019, baking pies for area schools, churches, and weddings.  Her largest order was 120 pies for the I and I Antique Tractor Show.  She was known for her coconut cream pies.  Helen enjoyed cooking, baking, reading and finding new recipes.  Helen was a member of Crossroads Christian Church, in Danville.  Helen loved her grandchildren and enjoyed being with all of them during the holidays.  Winfred and Helen had many happy years together.  They loved cooking, dancing and most of all family.

A Celebration of Helen’s Life will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2022, at Blurton Funeral Home, in Potomac, with Pastor Miles Clark officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home.  Burial will follow the service in Partlow Cemetery.   Memorials may be made in her name to the Crossroads Christian Church Building Fund.  The family has entrusted the Blurton Funeral Home to assist them in honoring Helen’s life.  Memories or photos may be shared with the family on her memorial page at:  www.blurtonfuneralhomes.com.

 

Gerald Behrens, 83, of Watseka

Gerald Behrens, 83, of Watseka passed away on Friday November 11, 2022 at Watseka Rehab and Healthcare in Watseka. He was born on March 20, 1939 in Onarga, the son of harry and Lorna (Becker) Behrens. He married Ruth Dralle in Watseka on July 26, 1959.

Surviving are his wife, Ruth Behrens of Watseka; one son, Gregory (Tracey) Behrens of Watseka; one half-sister, Mini Kessinger; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one half-brother; and three half-sisters.

Mr. Behrens was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Watseka. He had worked at the Watseka Times Republic and later went on to own and operate Behrens Printing for over thirty years.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.

Pastor Aaron Uphoff will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka.

Visitation will be an hour prior to the funeral services from 9:30-10:30 on Saturday.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Preschool or Donor’s Choice.

Please share a memory of Gerald at knappfuneralhomes.com.

William L. "Bill" McNeely Sr., 82, of Hoopeston

William L. “Bill” McNeely Sr., 82, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 2:53 A.M. Friday November 11, 2022. He was born September 1, 1940, in Hoopeston, IL, the son of Ivan L. “Ike” and Hylma Fae (Whiteman) McNeely. He married Sandra Jo Kietzmann on June 7, 1958, in Hoopeston. She preceded him in death.  

He is survived by his fiancé, Brenda Eastburn; 3 daughters, Lori (Greg) Shipman, Teri McNeely (Darrell Estes), and Kasey (Kevin) Moore all of Hoopeston, IL; 5 sisters, Myrna Johnson of Hoopeston, IL, Sharon Frazier of Hoopeston, IL, Maureen Klein (Marty Hambleton) of Elburn, IL, Dana (Dan) Mitola of Auburndale, FL, and Lauren (Tommy) Rutledge of Cherokee Village, AR; 3 brothers, John “Jack” McNeely of Penfield, IL, Tim McNeely of Rankin, IL, and Mike (Cathy) McNeely of Bailey, NC; brother-in-law, Chuck Davis; sister-in-law, Patricia McNeely; 7 grandchildren, Brandon, Melia, Miranda, Chelsea, Alex, Brady, and Corey; 9 great-grandchildren, Delaney, Clayton, Rylan, Lillianna, Reagan, Josey, Maddie, June, and Maverick; and many nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his wife, Sandra, he was preceded in death by his parents; one son, William L. “Billy” (Darlene) McNeely, Jr.; 3 sisters, Marlene McNeely, Florence Davis, and Nancee Mathew; 2 brothers, Pat and Joe McNeely; one sister-in-law, Cindy McNeely; and four brothers-in-law, Andy Stone, Howard Johnson, Don Frazier, and Bob Mathew. 

Bill worked for his father at McNeely Painting and Interior Design. He then became a food distributor for Charlie Chips and had several food delivery routes. He and wife, Sandy, owned and operated Parkway Dry Cleaners and later, Sandy’s Dress Shop. He then worked for Teasdale Foods in Hoopeston, until his retirement. He served in the United States Army and was a member of the Hoopeston American Legion Post #384. He was also a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Hoopeston. Bill enjoyed playing cards, working crossword puzzles, and telling stories. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and eating at the bowling alley on Friday nights. 

A visitation will be held 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Wednesday November 16, 2022, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 302 N. Market St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday at the church, with Pastor Doug Minton officiating. Burial will follow in East Lynn Cemetery with military rites being accorded by the Hoopeston American Legion Post #384. 

Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice, 200 Laird Lane Watseka, IL 60970, or the Hoopeston American Legion Post #384, 502 E. Penn St. Hoopeston, IL 60942. 

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com

Linda Louise Carlson, 74, of Hoopeston

Linda Louise Carlson, 74, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 8:03 A.M. Thursday November 10, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. She was born March 22, 1948, in Danville, IL, the daughter of Raymond “Bud” and Lula (Phillips) Stephens. She married Bruce Carlson on May 12, 1979, at the First Presbyterian Church in Hoopeston. He preceded her in death on July 4, 2015.  

She is survived by three daughters, Tammy (Jon) Roberts of California, MO, Angie (Rickie) Cade of Ambia, IN, and Melissa (Joel) Bird of Hoopeston, IL; one son, Ryan Carlson of Hoopeston, IL; one brother, John (Rebecca) Stephens of Ambia, IN; 10 grandchildren, Tanner (Victor) Brancato, Meagan (Andrew) Colunga, Renee Roberts (fiancé, Tyler Elliott), Chase Cade (Kaeli King), Trinity Palomo, Michael Carlson, Raymond Carlson, Zayden Carlson, Kyrin Alkire, and Roan Wilson; 7 great-grandchildren, Amina, Ailee, Olivia, Charlie, Roselynn, Oakley, and Aalya; and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by two special friends, Debbie Green and Beth Rohrbach. 

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Marcia Quinn; one brother, Charles Stephens; and one grandson, Addison Colunga. 

Linda worked as a private sitter at the Hoopeston Nursing Home and later as a Registered Nurse at the VA Medical Center in Danville, until her retirement. She attended New Beginnings Church in Hoopeston. She enjoyed shopping, having coffee with her friends, and most of all, spending time with her family.  

A visitation will be held 12:00 – 2:00 P.M. Tuesday November 15, 2022, at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston. 

Memorials may be made to the Hoopeston Fire Department, 301 W. Main St. Hoopeston, IL 60942. 

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com

Thomas "Tom" C. Adwell, 74, of Rossville

Thomas “Tom” C. Adwell, 74, of Rossville, passed away at 5:49 a.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at his home surrounded by family, after a brief hard fight with cancer.

Tom was born on May 1, 1948, in Glasgow, Kentucky, the son of Roy Lee and Emma Belle (Biggers) Adwell.  He married Tari Joyce Carpenter on July 2, 1999, in Rossville, Illinois.  She survives.

He is also survived by two step-daughters- Jennifer (Chris) Danner of Hoopeston and Tabitha (Jerome Allison) Powell of Rossville; three sons- Tom (Carrie Budzyn Daniels) Adwell, Scott (Kristee) Adwell and Jimmy Adwell all of New Jersey; six grandchildren- Mason Tuggle, Skylar Danner, Tyler Adwell, Ava Adwell, Olivia Danner and Dylan Adwell; sister- Cathy Phegley of Rossville; and mother-in-law- Joan Carpenter of Armstrong.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law- Jim Carpenter, sister-in-law- Donna Carpenter and father-in-law- Bob Carpenter.

Tom graduated from Rossville High School, in 1966.  He served in the United States Air Force, from 1966-1970.  He later worked for Strapack. for 15 years and worked up to the day before he went to the hospital.   He was a past member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and the Rossville American Legion.  He enjoyed gardening and working in his yard or puttering in the yard as he liked to call it.  Tom also enjoyed mushroom and ginseng hunting.  He enjoyed spending his time with his family and watching sports on TV, especially college sports.

Tom will be sadly missed by all his family and special friends at work, that are too many to list.

According to his wishes cremation rites will be accorded and he will be laid to rest at a later date in the Rossville Cemetery.  The family has entrusted the Blurton Funeral Home to assist them in honoring Tom’s life.  Condolences may be shared with the family on his everlasting memorial page at:  www.BlurtonFuneralHomes.com.

Brenda Colunga, 47, of Hoopeston

Brenda Colunga, 47, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 1:56 A.M. Saturday November 5, 2022, at Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center. She was born July 2, 1975, in Hoopeston, IL, the daughter of Jose and Nora (Rangel) Colunga. They survive in Hoopeston. 

She is also survived by two daughters, Kiara Colunga (Ezra Elliott) of Peoria, AZ and Makhia Colunga of Hoopeston, IL; four sons, Robert Colunga, Andre Colunga (Paige Jones), Davion Colunga (Alyssa Dowers), and Marcus Colunga all of Hoopeston, IL; two sisters, Oralia (Rick) Garcia of Mission, TX and Irene Colunga of Hoopeston, IL; two brothers, Jose (Sally) Colunga Jr. of Newman, IL and Daniel (Gloria) Colunga of Hoopeston, IL; six grandchildren, Jawzlynn Grant, Julian, Robert Jr., and Ráxavier Colunga, Emberlin Johnson, and Elliana Colunga; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Amedeo and Oralia Colunga and Alfredo and Jovita Rangel; and a special cousin, Juan Colunga Jr.  

Brenda was a homemaker. She enjoyed listening to music, dancing, and driving. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and watching her son’s dogs, Nala, Tank, and Taiya. Brenda loved joking around and making people laugh. 

A visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Monday November 14, 2022, at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. A rosary service will be held at 5:00 P.M. at the funeral home. The funeral mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday November 15, 2022, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 423 S. 3rd St. Hoopeston, IL, with Father Ignatius Mulenda officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston. 

Memorials may be made to Brenda’s family. 

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com

Rebecca Grace Brown, 81, of Hoopeston

Rebecca Grace Brown, 81, of Hoopeston passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was born November 14, 1940 in Albany, KY, the daughter of Roy Lucian and Dorothy Mae (Cross) Wright and they preceded her in death. She married Clarence Alfred Brown on April 18, 1958 in Milford and he preceded her in death on February 1, 2016. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, James Earl and George Wright.

She is survived by two daughters, Julie Brown of Thawville and Becky Geier of East Moline; two sons, Garry (Cindy) Brown of Alvin and George Brown of Hoopeston; one sister, Wanda (Larry) Wallace of Hoopeston; three brothers, Carl (Jeannie) Wright of Maryland, Marvin (Deb) Wright of Watseka and Fred (Thelma) Wright of Milford; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Rebecca loved flowers and cooking.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Milford.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Stockland. Rev. Brent Zastrow will officiate.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Please share a memory of Rebecca at knappfuneralhomes.com.

Linda Lou Franklin, 78, of Hoopeston

 

Linda Lou Franklin, 78, of Hoopeston, passed away at 3:18 p.m. Sunday, November 6, 2022, at her home.

Linda was born on February 5, 1944, in Henning, Illinois, the daughter of Glen and Leota (Grider) Watson.  She married Ronald E. Franklin on July 21, 2001, in Hoopeston.  He preceded her in death on November 2, 2005.

She is survived by her four sons- Tony Simonton of Danville, Troy (Missy) Simonton of Lafayette, Indiana, Josh (Rebecca) Simonton and Jason (Natasha) Simonton both of Hoopeston; thirteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one brother- Carroll (Joyce) Watson of Oakwood, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son- Tim Simonton and one daughter- Lori Simonton.

Linda graduated from Henning High School, in 1962.  She worked for several years at Creative Products, in Rossville, until her retirement in 2010.  She enjoyed doing wood search and puzzle books, watching the Hallmark channel, collecting angels and planting flowers in front of her house.  Linda was an avid Tom Brady fan and enjoyed watching him play for the Patriots and Buccaneers. 

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Blurton Funeral Home, in Hoopeston.  Cremation rites will follow the visitation and she will be laid to rest in the Potomac Cemetery.  The family has entrusted the Blurton Funeral Home to assist them in honoring Linda’s life.  Condolences may be shared with the family on her everlasting memorial page at:  www.BlurtonFuneralHomes.com.

Philip "Phil" W. Briggs, 85, of Rossville

Philip “Phil” W. Briggs, 85, of Rossville, passed away at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at his home.

Phil was born on September 19, 1937, in Danville, the son of William and Mildred (Watkins) Briggs.  He married Mary Green on April 8, 1983, at the Northland Christian Church, in Danville, Illinois.  She survives.

He is also survived by one daughter- Sara Briggs of Rossville; one son- David (Becky) Briggs of Danville; seven grandchildren- Michael, Elizabeth, Caleb, Ashton and Larrissa Briggs and Emma and Elliot France; and three great-grandchildren- Amora Briggs and Levi and Lily Taylor.  Phil aldo had a very special four-legged friend, Choppo, he spoiled and loved.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Phil graduated from Danville High School, in 1955 and later graduated with his master’s degree in Education, from Eastern Illinois University.  He taught U.S. History at Southview Junior High School, in Danville, for 18 years and later taught Adult Education at DACC, until his retirement.  After retiring, Phil worked for Belcher T.V. and then K’s Merchandise, in Danville, for several years.  He was a member of the Morningstar Church, in Rossville and a life member of the Vermilion County Museum Society.  Phil was an avid Chicago Bears and Cubs fan.  He enjoyed listening to music and reading historical books and magazines before his eyesight got bad.  He loved to discuss the Civil War era history and to debate it with anyone who enjoyed talking about it.  Phil also enjoyed talking about old cars, especially Packard’s and going on his Sunday afternoon drives.  He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and always followed them in their activities.  Phil was a very patriotic person and loved his country.  He was an avid supporter of the military and was very proud of his son serving in the United States Marine Corps.

A Celebration of Phil’s Life will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the Morningstar Church, in Rossville, with Pastor Dan Mikel officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, preceding the service at Morningstar Church.  He will be laid to rest in Springhill Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 7, 2022.  Memorials may be made in Phil’s name to go towards buying supplies for the U.S. History class at Southview Upper Elementary, in Danville.  The family has entrusted the Blurton Funeral Home, in Hoopeston, to assist them in honoring Phil’s life.  Condolences may be shared with the family on his everlasting memorial page at:  www.BlurtonFuneralHomes.com.

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