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a THE PANTAGRAPH Friday, April 27, 2001 A11 LOCAL UBITUARIES Central Illinois James W. Ackman NEW HOLLAND James W. Ackman, 80, of New Holland died at 7:36 a.m. Thursday (April 26, 2001) in Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital's emergency room, Lincoln. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m.

Tuesday at New Holland United Methodist Church, the Rev. Doug Rettig officiating. His body was donated to medical science. Visitation will be for one hour before the service Tuesday at the church. Holland Barry Funeral Home, Lincoln.

Memorials may be made to Parkinson's Fund or to the Heart Fund. He was born March 22, 1921, in McDonough County, a son of Elmer and Anna Marple Ackman. He married Marian L. Cooley on Dec. 1, 1946, at Bushnell.

She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Stephanie Banister, Lincoln; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Herman Ackman. Sean Patrick Boyce LEXINGTON Sean Patrick Boyce, infant son of Joseph C. and Sallie C.

Grant Boyce of 208 S. Cherry Lexington, was stillborn at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday (April 25, 2001) at BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal. There will be no services. Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington, is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his parents; a sister, Ashley Boyce, at home; a brother, Ian Boyce, at home; maternal grandparents, Clive and Marian Grant, Bloomington; and paternal grandparents, John and Norma Boyce, Lexington. Alan Robert Brucker SIBLEY Alan Robert Brucker, 48, of Sibley, formerly of Roberts, died at 10:35 p.m. Wednesday (April 25, 2001) at his home. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St.

John's Lutheran Church, Sibley, the Rev. William Hecht officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Sibley. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, and for one hour before the service Saturday at the church.

Memorials may be made to The Carle Hospice Program; Gibson Area Ambulance; The National Brain Tumor Foundation; or to a charity of the donor's choice. Mr. Brucker was born June 18, 1952, at Fairbury, a son of Robert C. and Ada L. Gott Brucker.

He married Christine M. Loos on Sept. 21, 1974, at Galesburg. She survives. Other survivors include his mother, Ada Brucker Kennedy, Gibson City; one daughter, Stacy (Ryan) Fisher, Champaign; two sons, Eric Brucker and Daniel Brucker, both of Urbana; one sister, Phyllis Fuoss, Gibson City; and two brothers, Harold Brucker, Paris, and Dean Brucker, Naples, Fla.

Mr. Brucker was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Sibley; Sullivant Township Board; and Gibson City Ambulance Board. Mr. Brucker farmed for 30 years.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, auctions and farm sales. He loved his farm and family life and will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. We are thankful for the wonderful time we shared with our husband and father. Charles Cook LATHAM Charles Russell Cook, 76, of Latham died at 9:53 p.m. Wednesday (April 25, 2001) at his residence.

His funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church, Niantic. Father Kenneth Steffen will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Pulaski Cemetery, Mount Pulaski.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at FrickeCalvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Mount Pulaski, with a prayer service at 4:45 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Ann Catholic Church or Decatur Memorial Hospital Hospice. Mr.

Cook was born Dec. 21, 1924, in Barry, a son of Russell and Ruth Mason Cook. He married Margaret Schick on Oct. 23, 1948, in Niantic. She survives.

Other survivors include one sister, Nancy Goff, California. His parents and one brother, William, preceded him in death. FUNERALS TODAY Henderson, J. Arthur, 11 a.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home, Bloomington.

Burial in Minier Cemetery, Minier. Kuntz, David 2 p.m. at Eastview Christian Church Chapel, Normal. Burial in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Metzler-Froelich Memorial Home, Bloomington, in charge of arrangements.

Leiser, 1:30 p.m. graveside service in West Lawn Cemetery, Cullom. Harris-Martin-Burke Funeral Home, Cullom, is in charge of arrangements. Martin, Beverly 10 a.m. at Kibler-Smith Memorial Home, Bloomington.

Burial in McLean Cemetery, McLean. Stevens, Mary Ellen, 11 a.m. at Crow Meadow United Presbyterian Church, La Rose. Burial in Old Salem Cemetery, Richland Township, Marshall County. Aimone-Froelich Memorial Home, Toluca, in charge of arrangements.

Paid Notices Pauline Riggs Davis LeROY Pauline Riggs Davis, 84, of LeRoy died at 12:35 a.m. Thursday (April 26, 2001) at LeRoy Manor. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, LeRoy, the Rev. Robert Beckman officiating.

Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, LeRoy. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to LeRoy Christian Church or a charity of the donor's choice. She was born June 20, 1916, at Carlock, a daughter of William T.

and Roxie Ada Tucker Duncan. She married Lester Ellifrits in 1931. She later married Henry L. Riggs on Sept. 26, 1940, at Palmyra, Mo.

He died Dec. 12, 1986. She married Harold E. Davis on Sept. 17, 1988.

He died May 7, 1991. Survivors include a son, William E. (Jane) Ellifrits, 'Barnegat, N.J.; two daughters, Sherry D. (Bill) Harweger, Salem, and Kathy (Tom) Abbott, Bloomington; 15 grandchildren; and several greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son, two sons, a daughter, four brothers and three sisters.

She worked for several years at Stensel's Funeral Home, LeRoy, and was a member of LeRoy Christian Church for more than 30 years. Edgar McClister MACKINAW Edgar "Kilby" McClister, 88, of 512 E. Madison Mackinaw, died at 2:40 a.m. Thursday (April 26, 2001) at Morton Villa Nursing Center, Morton. His graveside service will be at 11 a.m.

Saturday in Mackinaw Township Cemetery, the Rev. Dan Powers officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Hansel Funeral Home, Mackinaw. Memorials may be made to the Mackinaw Rescue Squad.

Mr. McClister was born Jan. 3, 1913, at Lilly, a son of Jim and Ethel Folger McClister. He married Helen L. Mitchell on Dec.

23, 1933. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Ken McClister and Jack McClister, both of Mackinaw; a sister, Elizabeth Mitchell, Mackinaw; and a brother, Walter McClister, Bloomington. He was preceded in death by five sisters, one brother and two grandchildren. E.

Howard Moore FAIRBURY 83, a resident Fairbury, Saunemin, day (April Haven. His will be at 11 Monday at ris-MartinBurke Home, the Rev. Pratt ing. Burial be in Ridge tery, Wing. tation will from 4 to 7 Sunday at funeral Memorials Fairview Saunemin Church or -E.

Howard Moore, of Fairview Haven, formerly of Forrest and died at 2:09 a.m. Thurs26, 2001) at Fairview funeral a.m. Har- Funeral Pontiac, Donald officiatwill Pleasant CemeVisi- be p.m. the Howard Moore may be made to Nursing Home, United Methodist organization of the SUMMER NANNIES 2 If you need full-time, part or occasional child care this summer, The Nanny Agency, Inc. can help.

TM Call us today! Agency, Since Inc. 1995 309.888.4357 Nanny donor's choice. He was born Jan. 25, 1918, in rural Kempton, a son of George and Winifred Roberts Moore. He married Thelma Baehler on Jan.

25, 1940, at Saunemin. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Walt (Marillyn) Moore, Fairbury; and George Moore, Arlington, Texas; four daughters, Darlene (Dee) Owen, Hardin, Karen (Jim) Bland, Hudson; Joyce (Al) Wells, Benton, and Joanne (Mike) Mason, Bloomington; two sisters, Alice Haab, Fairbury; and Edna "Tiny" Skinner, Forrest; 10 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren. The grandchildren are Sheree Moore Clow; Trevor Moore; Ryan and Jessica Moore; Kevin Owen; Doug and Donnie Robinson; and Tim, Tom and Troy Wells; and the stepgrandchildren are Jayme Bland and Jeff Owen. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Hollas Moore and James Moore.

Mr. Moore was a 1936 graduate of Cullom High School, where he excelled in sports. He farmed most of his life, except for 11 years when he worked as a supervisor for a heating and airconditioning company on Air Force housing projects. He retired in 1983 from farming in rural Saunemin and raising cattle, which he really enjoyed. He was a member of Saunemin United Methodist Church, Pontiac Elks Lodge, Pontiac Moose Lodge and the Farm Bureau.

He loved to dance and play cards. We will always miss his smiling face. John T. O'Neil RUTLAND John T. "Jack" O'Neil, 84, of 305 W.

Market, Rutland, died at 1:10 a.m. Thursday (April 26, 2001) at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria. His Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rutland, with Father Sylvester Jesiolowski and Father John King officiating. Burial will be in Reilly Cemetery, Rutland.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Aimone-Froelich Memorial Home, Toluca, with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Mr. O'Neil was born Aug.

13, 1916, at Rutland, a son of William He married Virginia M. a JesiolowsHenry and Rose Cordella la O'Neil. ki on Feb. 14, 1945, at LaSalle. She died Aug.

26, 1999. Survivors include several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Sandvold and Thelma Mulcahy; and two brothers, Archibald and Weston O'Neil. Mr. O'Neil was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rutland and a member of Tall Oaks Country Club in Toluca.

He farmed in the Rutland area all his life. His charm and wit will be missed by all who knew him. Joseph P. Pearson CLINTON Joseph P. Pearson, 76, of Clinton died at 12:05 a.m.

Thursday (April 26, 2001) at his residence. His funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Catholic Church, Clinton, the Rev. Father Gordon Pillon officiating.

Burial will be in Long Point Cemetery, Wapella. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, with a rosary recited at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Mr.

Pearson was born April 15, 1925, in Houtzdale, a son of Edward and Katherine Galvin Pearson. He married Thelma Fraley on Dec. 10, 1949, in Buffalo, N.Y. She died July 13, 1997. Survivors include two daughters, Susan (Terry) Rasor and Annette (Kraig) McMath, both of Clinton; two sons, Joseph "Rick" (Lottie) Pearson, Breaux Bridge, and Gavin (Tamie) Pearson, Elmwood; one sister, Johanna Rihocki, Erie, two brothers, Edward Pearson, Kemp, Texas; and James Ernest Pearson, Mandan, N.D.; 10 grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.

Two brothers and two sisters also preceded him in death. Mr. Pearson was a retired in insurance salesman with Golden Rule Insurance Co. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, Clinton, and Clinton Eagles Lodge.

He was an Army Air Corps veteran of WWII. Charles F. Powell MACKINAW Charles F. Powell, 82, of Sharon Health Care Elms, 3614 N. Rochelle, Peoria, formerly of Mackinaw and Pekin, died at 9:20 a.m.

Thursday (April 26, 2001) at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Hansel Funeral Home, Mackinaw. Bloomington-Normal Russel C. Goetsch BLOOMINGTON Russel C. Goetsch, 77, of 804 E.

Market Bloomington, died at 11:10 p.m. Wednesday (April 25, 2001) at ASTA Care Center, Bloomington. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Kibler-Smith Memorial Home, Bloomington, the Rev. Allen L.

Steinbeck officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Visitation will be for an hour before the service. Memorials may be made to the family. Mr.

Goetsch was born Dec. 11, 1923, at Bloomington, a son of Frantz and Esther Koepke Goetsch. He married Ruth Bamman on Nov. 17, 1946, at Washburn. She died Dec.

26, 1998. Survivors include two sons, Tim Goetsch and James Goetsch, both of Bloomington; three sisters, Carolyn Marvin and Marilyn Bier, both of Normal; and Joyce Huber, Decatur; and three brothers, Wilbur Goetsch, DeFuniak Springs, Eugene Goetsch, Sun Lakes, and Ivan Goetsch, Midland, Texas. He was preceded i in death by his parents. Mr. Goetsch was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a lifelong member of the VFW. He had been head of maintenance at District 87 schools for 15 years as well as being a self-employed electrician and carpenter. Later he was a salesman at the former Miller True Value store and then at Hundman Lumber. Luella Hohenstein BLOOMINGTON Luella Hohenstein, 74, of 409 Florence Bloomington, died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday (April 26, 2001) at St.

Louis, Mo. Arrangements are pending at Kibler-Smith Memorial Home, Bloomington. Paul Howell BLOOMINGTON The funeral of Paul "Bussy" Howell, 65, of 104 E. Wood Bloomington, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington.

Inurnment will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the memorial home. He died at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday (April 25, 2001) at BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal.

Memorials may be made to American Heart and Lung Paul associations. Howell Mr. Howell was born June 20, 1935, in Lexington, a son of Paul and Angie Blackwell Howell. He married Terri Moon on Feb. 29, 1992, in Blooming.

ton. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, David Howell, Hudson; John Obituaries now online at www.pantagraph.com Honesty Integrity Knowledge Experience Dr. Steve Troyanovich Chiropractic Physician Advanced Chiropractic of Normal 454-5556 101 E. College Ave.

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Saturday at Epiphany Catholic Church, Normal, the Rev. Monsignor Thomas Maloney officiating. Private inurnment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Normal. A celebration of life visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington, with a prayer service at 7 p.m.

officiated by the Rev. Ric Schneider. She died at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday (April 25, 2001) at her home. Memorials Vera Wheeler Vera Wheeler may be made to the building fund of St.

Mary's, Epiphany or Holy Trinity grade schools. She was born March 21, 1910, at Pontiac, a daughter of Mariano and Rosa Rini Capodice. She married Warren E. Wheeler on June 30, 1935, at Bloomington. He died Aug.

29, 1984. Survivors include three daughters, Marion (James) Smith, Normal; Gloria (Robert) Case, Clinton; and Nancy (John) Lanier, Bloomington; two sons, Anthony (Jaime) Wheeler, Cisne; and Stephen (Diana) Wheeler, Normal; two sisters, Anna Marie Ulbrich, Bloomington; and Antoinette McVey, Cleburne, Texas; and two brothers, Anthony (Jan) Capodice and Jack (Betty) Capodice, both of Bloomington. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, Mark, Nancy and Julie Smith; Bob Case Corey Case Annie Jorgensen; Jeff, Doug and John Lanier; and Mike, Chris, Cindy, Karen and Joe Wheeler; and 12 great- Bradley and Christopher Jorgensen; Mikah Maduzia and Lukah Case; Braxton, Logan and Gannon Lanier; Alexis and Alyse Lanier; and James, Haydyn and Sidney Wheeler. She also was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and two brothers. Mrs.

Wheeler was a graduate of St. Mary's High School, Bloomington, and Illinois State Normal University. Vera was a member of Holy Trinity Church and its Altar and Rosary Society, and also the Retired Teachers Association. She was a charter member of the Human Relations Commission of Bloomington. She taught art for many years in Unit 5 schools and was past art coordinator for the district.

After she retired, she taught art for several years at Holy Trinity Grade School and taught classes at Normal Community High School and Illinois State University. She always made her own greeting cards, and was a well rest artist in the community. She was an avid gardener who had an uncanny way with plants. She could coax any flower to bloom and thrive. She received international fame when she painted local fire hydrants as patriotic figures in 1976 to celebrate our nation's bicentennial.

Her colorful personality and ready smile will be greatly missed. Doris J. York NORMAL Doris J. York, 78, of 1104 Pine Ridge Court, Normal, died at 2:55 p.m. Wednesday (April 25, 2001) at BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal.

Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kibler-Smith Memorial Home, Bloomington, the Rev. Roger David officiating. Burial will be in Chatsworth Cemetery, Chatsworth. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m.

Saturday. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Dept. 77-3968, Chicago, IL 60678. She was born March 1, 1923, at Danforth, a daughter of Alan and Ella Sparks Jones. She married George H.

York on Feb. 28, 1948, in Kentucky. He died April 15, 1993. Survivors include a daughter, Gloria (Marty) Pickett, Normal; and a sister, Ramona Olson, Gibson City. Also surviving are two grandsons, Brian Pickett and Kenneth Pickett, both of Normal.

She also was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Mrs. York was a member of Normal Church of God, where she was very active in church activities. She had been an Avon representative and a Shaklee distributor for many years. ON THE RECORD Court notes McLEAN COUNTY Misdemeanors Alcohol Michael Dean Anderson, 53, of the 2000 block of South Main Street, Bloomington, fined $500, DUI fine of $100 and sentenced to two years of probation for driving under the influence of alcohol and conviction for disobeyed traffic stop and yield signs.

Must complete recommended treatment. Alcohol Patrick Ryan Leary, 21, of the 1200 block of North Hershey Road, Bloomington, fined $500, DUI fine of $100 and sentenced to two years of court supervision for driving under the influence of alcohol. Must complete recommended treatment. Alcohol Aaron S. Bolen, 26, of Sullivan, fined $500, DUI fine of $100 and sentenced to two years of court supervision for driving under the influence of alcohol and conviction for failure to dim headlights.

Must complete recommended treatment. Alcohol Joshua William Koestner, 21, of the 100 block of West Willow Street, Normal, fined $500, DUI fine of $100 and sentenced to two years of court supervision for driving under the influence of alcohol. Must complete recommended treatment. Alcohol -Stacey R. Fingerle, 19, of the 500 block of South Clayton Street, Bloomington, fined $500, DUI fine of $100 and sentenced to two years of court supervision for driving under the influence of alcohol and conviction for illegal transportation of alcohol.

Must complete recommended treatment and 50 hours of community service. Battery Kendelle Renee Stratton, 21, of Shire Court, Normal, fined $250 and sentenced to one year of conditional discharge for battery. Battery Manuel Ruelas Almanza, 37, of the 600 block of West Front Street, Bloomington, domestic violence fine of $100 and sentenced to two years of conditional discharge and 30 days in McLean County Jail, stayed pending hearing Dec. 28, for domestic battery. Battery Sandra Faye Branch, 22, of Colby Hall, Normal, fined $250 and sentenced to 18 months of court super- Paul Kubota's SubCompact Tractor combination you've been waiting for 6.75% KUBOTA Financing with approved credit KUBOTA Rugged compact tractor agile garden tractor Kubota sub compact tractor.

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