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www.pantagraph.com The Pantagraph Wednesday, August 10, 2005 A7 OBITUARIES Funerals today CENTRAL ILLINOIS Theodore H. Brock Memorial Home, Bloomington, and from 9 a.m. until time of service Saturday at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, Bloomington. A Li tion will be from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church.

Calvert Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church. He was born Feb. 22, 1916, at Glasgow, Ky, to William Henry and Bedie Ann Free Bacon. He married Martha Fern Peak on June 9, 1940, at Bloomington.

She survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Noni James, Bloomington; three sons, Ron (Katie) Bacon, Mackinaw; Tim Bacon, Houston; and Jerry (Jane) Bacon, Normal; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Mr. Bacon founded Central Illinois Roofing Insulation Co. in Normal in 1942, which he operated until his retirement in 1984.

He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Normal. His pastimes included fishing, hunting and golf. Janis Rae Foley NORMAL Janis Rae Foley, 55, of Normal died at 8:09 a.m. Sunday (Aug. 7, 2005) at her home.

Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington, the Rev. Associated Press file photo Clarksville, police officers saluted as flowers were placed at a makeshift memorial June 9, 2002, in Clarksville, where two officers burned to death after their patrol car hit another car head on as they were in pursuit of a robbery suspect. Twice in recent years, 1999 and 2003, car crashes topped guns as the No. 1 killer of on-duty officers.

Car wrecks killing more police officers are other reasons, too. Suzie Sawyer, executive director of Concerns of Police Survivors believes more criminals are using their vehicles to run down officers, though she has only anecdotal evidence. Her group provides emotional support for relatives of police officers killed in the line of duty. Memorial Fund spokesman Bruce Mendelsohn points to more drivers using cell phones and other devices that can distract them from the road and make them oblivious to police cars. But he also said officers and their departments may share some of the blame.

Nearly all law enforcement officers receive driver training. But the standards vary and refresher courses are rarely mandated. Mendelsohn said that leaves some officers ill-prepared for the dangerous driving situations they face. His organization is pushing for more training. He also said officers can help themselves by buckling up and wearing body armor.

Many don't, complaining the safety devices are cumbersome and restrictive. "There's absolutely no doubt in our minds that officers who wear their (body armor) are more protected, both from shootings and from injuries they can sustain from auto accidents," Mendelsohn said. "Step two is providing better training high-speed driver training, certainly, is expensive, but that cost is nothing compared to the death of an officer." MACKINAW Theodore H. Brock, 75. of 10 Victoria Way, Mackinaw, formerly of Bloomington, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 6:48 a.m.

Sunday (Aug. 7, 2005). His loving family surrounded him at his Heritage Lake residence. The son of the late William E. Brock and the late Lena Ad-cock was born Feb.

19, 1930, in Heyworth. He married Ann McQuown on Jan. 21, 1951, in Bloomington. Theodore Brock She survives. Two sisters preceded him in death.

Surviving are three daughters and one son. He leaves behind daughter, Jennifer (Jim) Wilson of Towanda; daughter, Rebecca (Steve) Chaffin of Normal; daughter, Christina (Steve) Lammers of Tremont; and son, Ted (Jennifer) Brock of Sycamore; and three grandchildren, Rachel, Noah and Ben; and one great-granddaughter, Abby. He worked for Miller Music, OK Appliance and owned his own business, Brock TV Service. He served in the Korean conflict. He was an avid St.

Louis Cardinals fan. He enjoyed big bandjazz and loved the outdoors and wildlife. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Bloomington. The family will receive family and friends at the church at 10:30 a.m.

The Rev. Chad Leuck will officiate. Interment of cremains will be held at a later date at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Building Fund at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Bloomington, or the Tazewell County Humane Society in his memory. He was a dear husband, loving father and grandfather.

He is forever our hero and will be greatly missed. Kibler-Smith Memorial Home, Bloomington, is in charge of arrangements. Wanda J. Schultheis LONG POINT Wanda J. Schultheis, 70, of Long Point died at 12:58 a.m.

Tuesday (Aug, 9, 2005) at the home of her daughter in Gridley. Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday graveside at the Long Point Cemetery, Long Point. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Winterrowd Funeral Home, Streator.

Memorials: M.S. Society, American Cancer Society Bloomington Chapter or OSF Hospice of Pontiac. Survivors: one daughter, Debbie (Eldon) Gerdes, Gridley; five sons, Jerry (Cheryl) Young, Streator; Joe (Barb) Young, Gridley; Glen (Andrea) Schultheis, Russellville, Donald (Maryann) Schultheis, Pekin; and Scott (Jill) Schultheis, Flanagan; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edna Blasius, Phoenix, and Eve (Chuck) Damm, Henry; two brothers, her twin, Ronald (Ann) Callahan, Big Rock; and Jerry Callahan, Ottawa; and a sister-in-law, Stella Callahan, Marseilles. Viola A. 'Ola' Stadel RANSOM Viola A.

"Ola" Stadel, 91, of 312 S. Lane Ransom, died at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 9, 2005) at St. Mary's Hospital, Streator.

Service: 11 a.m. Thursday at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator, the Rev. Paul White officiating. Burial: Allen Township Cemetery, Ransom. Visitation: 9 to 11 a.m.

Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials: to donor's choice. Survivors: three daughters, Jeannie (Karl) Muntz, Ransom; Donna (Richard) Klepplinger, Gardner; and Betty (Dean) Brownsey, Ransom; 11 grandchildren; and 14 By Rebecca Carroll ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON, D.C. Officer David Scott was in hot pursuit of a robbery suspect when he swerved to avoid a car trying to get out of his way. His police cruiser crossed into oncoming traffic and was slammed by a pickup truck.

Scott and his rookie partner in the Clarksville, police department, Yamil Baez-Santi-ago, were killed. The truck driver suffered minor injuries. The incident is part of a Worrisome trend in law enforcement more officers are being killed in traffic accidents. Twice in recent years 1999 and 2003 car crashes topped guns as the No. 1 killer of on-duty officers.

While year-to-year variations are common, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, which tracks fatalities, said the trend becomes apparent when the numbers are spread over many year's. For example, in the decade ending last year, 477 officers died in auto accidents. That was up 29 percent from the 369 of the previous decade and 40 percent from, the 342 killed the decade before that. There's no single reason for the increase. Some is caused by more police cars on the roads 52 per 100 county and city officers in 2003 compared with 49 in 1997, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics.

There also are more deaths from high-speed chases. Advocacy groups say there The funeral will Curvin be at 10 a.m. Sat- Henry Sr. urday at the church. The Rev.

Walter Banks will officiate. Interment will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Memorials may be made to Mrs. Myona Henry in his memory. Curvin Henry Sr.

was a construction worker for the Local 362. He retired in May of 2000. Curvin was the captain of the Neighborhood Watch program in his community. He was a faithful and dedicated member of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, in which he served as an usher. He also served in various positions.

He was known for giving a helping hand to the community. We celebrate the precious life of Curvin Henry Sr. He was born May 2, 1941, in Donald-sonville, the son of the late Clarence Henry Sr. and Minnie Lou Morgan Henry, she survives. He accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age.

He leaves to cherish in his memory his wife of 42 years, Myona Kelly Henry, she survives. To this union were born five children. Curvin is survived by, son, Curvin Henry Jr. of Bloomington; daughter, Carolyn Durham Henry of Bloomington; son, Warren (Yolanda) Henry of Bloomington; son, Greg (Michelle) Henry of Bloomington; and daughter, Elaine (Ruel) Henry Reynolds, N.C. He is survived by 20 grandchildren, Alexis, Connor, Phillip, Whitney, Blake, Tra-maine, Shatia, Shaquita, Moni-ac, Ania, Dezra, Dustin, Valencia, LaShonda, Shakera, Tian-na, Sadaqua, Iesha, Deshawn, and Ruekoia; and two greatgrandchildren, Jermihah and Taniajea.

He is also survived by four sisters, Joyce (the Rev. George) Carter and Rose Johnson, both of Louisiana; Hilda Curry, California; and Betty (Robert) Williams of Flint, and eight brothers, Curtis (Cheryl) Henry Charles (Ann) Henry and Michael (Janice) Henry, all of Bloomington; and Ronald (Barbara) Henry, Gerald Henry, Donald Henry, Clarence Henry and Loinell Henry, all of Don-aldsonville, La. Waiting to greet him is his father, Clarence Henry three sisters, Ruby, Judy, and Shirley; and two brothers, James, and Lloyd. He also leave to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Clarence W.

Rutledge BLOOMINGTON Clarence Rutledge, 80, formerly of Bloomington, died Sunday evening (Aug. 7, 2005) in Omaha, where he has resided for the past year. Burial: to be cremated and interred at a later date. Survivors: three children, Daniel, Abilene, Texas; David, Bloomington; and Mary Tosh, Normal; five grandchildren; two brothers, Herman 'Rutledge, Bloomington; and Malcolm Rutledge, Heyworth; and one sister, Sophie Bates, Heyworth. Obituary policy The Pantagraph does not charge for notices of pending funerals or notices of services.

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etzler-N Armstrong, Richard 10 a.m. graveside at Secor Cemetery, Secor. Buchholz, Mildred A. "Millie," 11 a.m. at St.

John's Lutheran Church, Bloomington. -Humphries, David Michael, 10:30 a.m. at Carmody-Flynn Williamsburg Funeral Home, Bloomington, and 11 a.m. at Epiphany Church, Normal. Karasek, Catherine 11 a.m.

memorial Mass at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Toluca. Funerals pending Butler, Bessie 97, of Maroa, 1:20 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 9, 2005) at Hawthorne Inn, Clinton.

Calvert Funeral Home, Maroa. James E. Trent PONTIAC James E. Trent, 87, of Ponti-ac died at 3:54 a.m. Monday (Aug.

8, 2005) at Tjardes Health Care Center, Pontiac. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Harris-Martin-Burke Funeral Home, Pontiac, with the Rev. Gretchen Stinebaugh officiating. Friends may call for one hour prior to the funeral at the funeral home.

Burial will be in South Side Cemetery, Pontiac. The family suggests memorials be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Jim was born July 14, 1918, at Pontiac, a son of Elmer and Nel Chamberlain Trent. He married Erma L. Seeman on July 14, 1938, at Kentland, Ind.

She preceded him in death Jan. 22, 2003. Survivors include one daughter, Joyce (Ken) Hindman, Joli-et; one son, Roger (Cheryl) Trent, Buffalo, eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and his twin brother, John Trent, Agua Dulce, Calif. He was preceded in death by one sister in infancy, twin grandsons and one great-grandson. Jim was educated in Pontiac schools and a graduate of Pontiac High School.

He was employed by the Wabash Railroad and later at Northern Illinois Gas Company for 38 years. He was a veteran of the US Army during World War II, serving in the European Theater from 1944-1946. Glyda G. Watts PONTIAC Glyda G. Watts, 106, of Marion, formerly of Pontiac, died at 8:12 a.m.

Monday (Aug. 8, 2005) at Marion. Her graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery, rural Pontiac, with the Rev. Gretchen Stinebaugh officiating.

There will be no visitation. Harris-Martin-Burke Funeral Home, Pontiac, is handling the arrangements. The family suggests memorials be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Glyda was born July 2, 1899, at Wing, a daughter of Willard and Sarah Grenough Gray. She married Doc Sargeant.

She later married Howard L. Watts on June 16, 1953, at Pocahontas, Ark. He preceded her in death May 2, 1961. Survivors include one niece, Marilyn Hicks, Marion. She was preceded in death by three sisters.

Glyda was educated in Pontiac schools and was a graduate of Pontiac High School. She taught school in rural schools. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Pontiac; The Elks Lodge; and former member of the Women of the Moose. She also was a member of AARP and a 50-year member of the Eastern Star. BL00MINGT0N-N0RMAL Haskel A.

Bacon NORMAL Haskel A. Bacon, 89, of 509 N. Adelaide Normal, died at 12:05 a.m. Tuesday (Aug. 9, 2005) at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Normal.

His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Christ Lutheran Church, Normal, Pastor Phillip Kaufmann officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Visita- Congress pushed through unprecedented emergency legislation aimed at prolonging Schia-vo's life by allowing the case to be reviewed by federal courts. The courts rejected that effort.

Delgaudio said his group had planned to send more than 1 million pieces of direct mail for Roberts, as well as work phones, do polls and do petition drives. But now, "canceling our mail campaign is the least we can do," he said. He said he would poll his group to see if members want him to be neutral, spend money to oppose Roberts or reinstate support. Fred Belcher officiating. Burial will be in Park Hill Cemetery Bloomington.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials janis may be made to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association. She was born March 15, 1950, at Bloomington, to Adlai E. and Mary Michael Razor Jr.

She married Robert Foley on Dec. 15, 1973, at Normal. He survives. Also surviving are two sisters, Nancy L. (Rick) Kessler of Funks Grove; and Susan K.

(James Smith of Bloomington; two nieces, Amy J. (Mark) Wieland of Peoria; and Brittany N. Kessler of Funks Grove; one nephew, Richard P. Kessler of Funks Grove; and three great nephews, Kyle, Jake and Austin Peckmann of Peoria. Her parents and one nephew, James A.

Smith, preceded her in death. She was previously employed at C.L.I.C and the IRS distribution center, but her most satisfying job was helping take care of Kyle, Jake and Austin. Janis was educated at Downs Grade School, Chiddix Jr. High School and Normal Community High School, class of 1968. She will be missed by all of us, especially Kyle, Jake and Austin, George Harris Jr.

BLOOMINGTON George Harris 41, of Chicago, brother of a Bloomington resident, lost his courageous battle with lung cancer at 7:45 a.m. Monday (Aug. 8, 2005) in Chicago. He was born Jan. 8, 1964, in Chicago, the son of George and Fannie Mae Harris.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Jeanette Harris; two children, Mario and Kennedy Harris; his father, George Harris; a brother, Michael (Pam) Harris; two nephews, Michael Jr. and Marcus Harris; a beloved aunt, Beatrice (David) Wilder; and a host of other family members. His mother preceded him in death. Funeral plans are pending in Chicago. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all that supported them with cards and encouraging words during his illness. Curvin J. Henry Sr. BLOOMINGTON Curvin J. Henry 64, of 914 W.

Olive Bloomington, went to be with the Lord on Monday (Aug. 8, 2005) at ManorCare Health Services, Normal. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Kibler-Smith What to see? Check out Dan Craft's movie reviews every Thursday and Friday in The Pantagraph. Qalvert Britain considers secretive courts merits of the case against terror suspects, rule on highly sensitive evidence and decide how long the suspect could be held, The Guardian newspaper reported Tuesday, citing unidentified Home Office officials.

A spokeswoman for the Home Office, who spoke on condition of anonymity because government policy bars her from being quoted by name, confirmed a new pretrial procedure is under consideration, but couldn't provide any other details. "I want to emphasize: There is no question of secret trials, there is no question of jury-less trials, there is no question of any sort of internment," Britain's chief legal official, Lord Chancellor Charles Falconer, told the British Broadcasting Corp. radio. "What is being suggested is just a sensible period to detain suspects while a sensible investigation is going on." By Mara D. Bellaby ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON Britain is considering setting up secretive courts to make it easier to prosecute terror suspects and to hold them without charge for longer than the current 14 days as part of the crackdown following the deadly London bombings, officials said Tuesday The Home Office said it was weighing changing the pretrial process to deal with particularly sensitive terror cases, with the aim of "securing more prosecutions." Currently, terror suspects can be held for two weeks without charge; after they are charged, police can no longer question them.

Police have asked the government to extend this period to three months. The anti-terror courts run by judges with high-level security clearance would meet behind closed doors to study the ASSOCIATED PRESS 'WASHINGTON, D.C. A conservative group in Virginia said Tuesday it was withdrawing its support for Supreme Court nominee John Roberts' confirmation because of his work helping overturn a Colorado referendum on gays. The group, Public Advocate of the United States, is one of the first conservative organizations to announce anything but support for the judge Eugene Delgaudio, the president of the group, said in an interview that he hopes his stance will prod others. Group withdraws its support for Roberts groups already oppose President Bush's high court nominee.

Roberts met Tuesday with one senator who is undecided on his nomination, Oregon Democrat Ron Wyden, who said the nominee "would not look favorably" on Congress acting to intervene in an end-of-life case like Terri Schiavo. Wyden said Roberts told him during their hourlong meeting that Congress can prescribe standards, "but when Congress starts to act like a court and prescribe particular remedies in particular cases, Congress has overstepped its bounds," Wyden said. "I know that others feel the same way. I know they believe as I do. They're just not going to act," the 50-year-old Northern Virginia man said.

"But once I've done it, then they can't claim that no one's opposing Roberts." "We can't take our limited resources and put it toward a candidate who is not a strict constructionist when we were told he is," Delgaudio said. The stance by his group, which describes itself as a pro-family organization, puts it in opposition to conservative groups that have endorsed Roberts. A number of liberal Bloomington Serving All Families With The Finest In Service And The Fairest in Price. 1 jT a i -J Alex A. Culvert, Director Family Owned Operated.