The Pantagraph from Bloomington, Illinois • C5

The Sund ay, ovember 5, 2017 C5 1 OBITUARIES Edward Millard BLOOMINGTON Edward Millard, 88, died peacefully ednesday (Nov. 1, 2017) at his home at Grand Living in Hernando, Fla. He as a much loved father, husband, and grandfather. Those left to mourn his passing are his children, Kathi (Dennis, deceased) Harms, Karol (James) Kusmaul, Janet (Holt) Olson and Jeffrey (Dawn) illard; grandchildren, Jennifer (Nick) Klose, Jon (Tracie) Harms, Laurie and John Kusmaul, Rachel and Chad Olson, and Beth (Josh) LaCombe; and great-grandchildren, Jacob and Mackenzie Harms, Addison Klose, Harper and Adeline LaCombe, and Decklyn Olson. Edward was preceded in death by his wife Anne; sister, Betty; son-in-law, Dennis Harms; and grandson, Drew Olson.

Born on Nov. 10, 1928, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Esther Anna Kauffman and Charles Orr Millard, Edward, who was orphaned at age 7, grew up at Victory Hall Orphanage in Normal. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he proudly served as an M.P. in the Korean Conflict, earning a Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Stars.

After his military service, he went on to work at State Farm Insurance Co. and Firestone Tire and Rubber in Bloomington. On Nov. 26, 1952, Edward married Martha Jefferson, with whom he shared 60 wonderful years of marriage until her passing on Dec. 7, 2012.

Anne was an excellent cook, and Ed thoroughly enjoyed her culinary expertise! The early years of their marriage were spent raising four children in Media, Pa. After relocating back to Bloomington, he and Anne finished their careers and enjoyed travel and camping. Edward was known for his warmth, kindness and generosity. He was an excellent card player and had a fantastic memory, which made him a wonderful and colorful storyteller. tools and duct tape were precious to him.

He was a maker, building decks, furniture, a playhouse and an octagonal bench around a tree, which served as home base for his games. He loved little ones and always found some small gift to give whenever any children visited. Following a private family birthday party for Edward on Nov. 4, a celebration of his life will be in Bloomington at a later date. Those wishing to attend should contact the family for more information.

Cremation care is being provided by Charles Davis Funeral Home, Inverness, Fla. His urn will be laid to rest alongside his wife at Evergreen Cemetery in El Paso. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to any hospice organization. The family is indebted to the staff of Hospice of Coast and the employees of Grand Living for their exceptional care and compassion during his final days. Joan Muench NORMAL Joan Katherine Muench, 88, passed away 1:30 a.m.

Friday (Nov. 3, 2017) at Heritage Health, Normal. Her memorial service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church, Normal, with Pastor Kathy King-Nobles officiating. There will be no visitation.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home, Bloomington, is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to Community Cancer Center or First United Methodist Church. Joan was born March 18, 1929, in Moline, a daughter of Charles and Evelyn Erickson Brumbaugh. She married Ross Muench on June 15, 1952, in Moline.

He survives. Also surviving are two children, Kathy (Kevin) Scott and John Muench, both of Normal; grandsons, Steven (Ginny) Byers, Normal, and Benjamin Scott, Chicago; great-grandchildren, Ian and Mena Byers, both of Normal; and a brother, Jim (Judy) Brumbaugh, Moline. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jack; and niece, Paula. Joan worked at Illinois State University, Normal, in the business office from 1955 to 1960. In 1960, she was instrumental in the founding of the ISU Credit Union, which she managed until her retirement in 1982.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Normal, where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday school. Joan was a longtime volunteer at BroMenn Hospital. She was an avid reader and bridge player. Joan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to many and will be deeply missed. We would like to thank the wonderful staff at Evergreen Place for the wonderful care they had given her.

Condolences and memories of Joan may be shared with the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com. Robert Sengpiel BLOOMINGTON Robert Sengpiel, 88, resident of Helia Healthcare in Champaign, and formerly of Bloomington, passed away at 6:50 a.m. Thursday (Nov. 2, 2017) at the nursing home. He was born May 25, 1929, in Pontiac, the son of Robert and Charlotte Leonard Sengpiel.

He married Sarah Gibbons on April 29, 1988, in Owensboro, Ky. She preceded him in death on July 6, 2010. Bob always was interested in sports. He played basketball for four years in high school and taught and coached basketball and baseball at Fairview and Brigham in Unit 5 and Armington in Olympia. He also was a White Sox fan for more than 70 years! Bob was also a Korean War veteran.

He was a lifetime member of the VFW. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Bob graduated with a bachelor of science degree from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1958, and also attended Illinois State University. He worked for the state of Illinois highway department in maintenance, retiring after 23 years. Bob is survived by a son, Rob Sengpiel; two stepdaughters, Sandra (Ken) Wilcox, Urbana; and Mickey (Jim) Smith, Tuscola; a stepson, Bard (Cherri) Benefield, Champaign; five grandchildren, Camille (Beto) Barojas, Aaron and Hope Wilcox, and Sydney and Eric Brimberry; and five great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Steven Ray Sengpiel; a brother, Roger Dean Sengpiel; and a grandson, Blayne Benefield. Services will be at noon Thursday at East Lawn Funeral Home in Bloomington. Burial will follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Condolences may be left for the family at www.east Margaret Steiling ATLANTA Margaret H.

Steiling, 83, of Atlanta, passed away at 7:05 Friday (Nov. 3, 2017) at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. Her funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday (Nov. 8, 2017) at the Quir am-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta.

Mr. Dave Harmon will officiate. A private family burial at Atlanta Cemetery will follow. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 on Tuesday at the funeral home and for one hour prior to the service Wednesday. Margaret H.

Johnson was born Sept. 14, 1934, in Peoria, the daughter of Carl B. and Eliza Maddox Johnson. She first married Harold S. Stout who is deceased.

She later married Don Steiling. Margaret is survived by children, Betty (Angela Younker) Stout, Atlanta; Rita (Steve, deceased) Billings, Emden; Rick Stout, Atlanta; Sharon (Ric) Cheek, Atlanta; Judy (Greg) Nichols-Harris, Normal; and Dustin (Wendy) Steiling, Normal; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, ve sisters, one infant son; and son, Harold Stout Jr. Margaret had worked at Lehn Fink, Caterpillar and Nestle-Beich. She was a member of the Atlanta Christian Church.

Margaret adored her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There was nothing she would not do for them. She also loved working in her yard and planting flowers. Memorials may be made to Atlanta Rescue Squad or the Logan County Paramedic Association. Final arrangements are entrusted to Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta.

FUNERALS TODAY Conrady, Wayne, 2 at St. John United Church of Christ, Lincoln. Deer Rodney, 2-5 at East Bend Mennonite Church, Fisher. FUNERALS PENDING Fields, Earl 80, Waynesville, 8:18 p.m. Friday (Nov.

3, 2017) at St. Manor, Lincoln. Quiram Peasley Funeral Home, Atlanta. Lubbert, Deborah, 56, Bloomington, 6:48 a.m. Saturday (Nov.

4, 2017) at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Carmod y-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington. McAtee, Eveline, 78, Bloomington, 2:17 p.m. Friday (Nov.

3, 2017) at OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Kibler-Brady-Ru estman Memorial Home, Bloomington. Rinaldo Virginia 82, Varna, 8:45 a.m. Saturday (Nov.

4, 2017) at St. Joseph Nursing Home, Lacon. Froelich Memorial Home, Toluca. Stiles, David Downey 19, of Bloomington, 1:14 a.m. Saturday (Nov.

4, 2017) in rural Bloomington. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington. Sylvester Victor C. 89, Normal, 1:50 Friday (Nov. 3, 2017) at his home.

Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington. JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK Greta Gerwig has been an actress in 25 films, a co-writer on five and co-director of one. assembled wardrobes, done makeup and thanks to her 5 foot-9-inch height held the boom mic. She has, in a sense, been building up for a long time to her directorial debut: was accumulating my 10,000 Gerwig said in a recent interview in a tucked-away room at Lincoln Center. I finished this script, I thought: still going to learn things but not going to learn anything more not doing it.

Whatever learning happens now is going to happen by doing it. I just decided to take the at this moment while contemplating the culmination of her professional life that a famished Gerwig first spies her lunch. my goodness a she exclaims a revelation quickly followed by another. my feet are so dirty from standing outside For Gerwig, it comes naturally that the most earnest inner ambitions can appear, from the outside, a little funny, too. which opened Friday in New York and Los Angeles, is a loosely autobiographical coming-of-age story about a high-s chooler named Christine with the self-proclaimed nickname (Saoirse Ronan) who aspires beyond her middle-class Sacramento life.

From Roman Catholic school, she dreams of New York or at least or New Hampshire, where writers live in the The film richly detailed, shrewdly observed, altogether a beauty has already found some of the best reviews of the year, placing it among the early awards-season favorites. It boasts numerous revelations including the performances by Ronan and her fictional mother, Illinois State University graduate Laurie Metcalf but none more so than this one: Gerwig is an exceptional, fully formed filmmaker, right out of the gate. nailed it in the way that she did because incredibly open to people and characters and says Ronan, speaking by phone from London. of the reasons why such a fantastic storyteller is because incredibly sincere. Everything that comes out of her, whether on the page or when she acts or when she directs, it only comes from the most genuine Why is it that Gerwig, at 34, has made the leap to directing so flawlessly? It could be that she was a writer from the start.

Her most recent scripts were (2013) and both co-written with Noah Baumbach, with whom Gerwig has been in a relationship for several years. Even her acting simultaneously natural and self- aware has, as Baumbach has said, carried with it something Gerwig is also a proud cinephile. Claire first awakened her to cinema as something more than theater-on-film. thought, is its own she remembers. During production on her email was overrun with screen grabs she snapped of relevant films.

A sampling of inspirations: the low-key naturalism of Mike Leigh, Agnes From 5 to Eric blocking, Howard dialogue make says Gerwig), (shot in nearby Stockton, California), Chantal rendering of a oman doing housework in with a purpose never gets rewarded the way it she says. catchphrase for the way the film looked was: and A short description of tends to undersell it. While it has the asic framework of a teenage high-school film, Lady story one of the bittersweet thrill of fumbling toward a much- yearned-for future told in isolation. Her relationship with her mom, an overworked nurse, is strained. The working title was and a conflict old as the sighs Gerwig.

she says, was always the central love story of the Greta Gerwig soars with Film industry veteran makes directorial debut SCOTT In this ct. 6 photo, Greta Gerwig poses for a portrait in ew ork to pr omote her film, Ronan Metcalf Miguel by conditions in detention centers ATLANTA (AP) After hearing numerous stories of immigrants being deprived of meals and relegated to harsh living conditions in side some det ention centers across the country, Grammy-win ning singer iguel said he felt angered. why he decided to headline a free sNotPrisons concert in California to bring more awareness to the issue last month. More than 1,000 attendees were at the show, held across the street from the Adelanto Detention Center, the largest in the state. think a detention center is a place where people are being fed and taken care of, but these people are only getting one meal a day, which is often like a Miguel, who was raised in Los Angeles, said in a recent interview with The Associated Press.

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