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LIFE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2007 DECATUR, ILLINOIS www.herald-review.com 5 D4 OBITUARIES Continued from D3 Long DECATUR John Edward Long, a loving husband, father, grandfather and retired corporate Vice Presi- dent and President of the Research Division of Archer Daniel Midland, passed away Tuesday February 20, 2007 due to complications from multiple myeloma. Memorial John Long John Long ARMY Service: 1 pm Friday February 23rd in the Founders Chapel at First United Methodist Church of Grapevine, Texas. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF), 383 Main Avenue, 5th floor, Norwalk, CT 06851. John was born in Monett, Missouri on April 16, 1929 to John and Jane Long. He received his undergraduate degree from Oklahoma State University in 1951 and his PhD in Chemistry from Ohio State University in 1958.

While stationed in Denver, Colorado at Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center, John met Faye Stevens, and they were married on September 8, 1956. John retired from Archer Daniel Midland after a 25 year career spent in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Decatur, Illinois. Survivors: His wife of 50 years, Faye Long of Colleyville, Texas; son, John Allyn Long, and his wife Sue of Portland, Oregon; daughter Lynda Agnew and her husband Gary of Colleyville, Texas; sister Rose Ellen Calton and her husband Kenneth of Monett, Missouri; and grandchildren Lauren Agnew, Mike Agnew, Alyssa Long and Matthew Long. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/ Obituaries.asp Mitchum DECATUR Edward "Chief" Mitchum, 80, Decatur, retired from Wagner Castings died Tuesday (Feb.

20, 2007). Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Church of the Living God PGT 3. Visitation: one hour before services in the church. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery.

Arrangements by: Walker Funeral Service and Chapel. Schwengel OREANA Lois C. Schwengel, 63, Oreana, Kohl's employee, died Saturday (Feb. 17, 2007). Services: 10 a.m.

Friday, Funeral Home. Visitation was Thursday. Burial: Graceland Cemetery. Casual attire requested. Memorials: donor's choice.

Send condolences: www.gracelandfairlawn.com. Williams DECATUR William Lee Williams 77, Decatur, Army veteran and Millikin University professor, died Monday (Feb, 19, 2007). Services: 10:30 a.m. SatARMY urday, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. Visitation: one hour before services.

Burial: Lake Bank Cemetery, Latham, with military rites. Memorials: Millikin University Global Studies Program, Bethlehem Presbyterian Church or Stubblefield DECATUR Robert D. Stubblefield, 70, Peoria, retired research chemist, died Wednesday (Feb. 21, 2007). Services: 10 a.m.

Saturday, Glen Oak Christian Church, Peoria. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday in the church. Burial: Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria. Arrangements by: HammittHott Funeral Home, Princeville.

Memorials: Glen Oak Christian Church Dan Merrick Music Library and Chapel, Eureka College or Boy Scouts of America. Send condolences: www.hammitt hott.com. Member: Glen Oak Christian Church. Survivors: wife, Margaret; sons, Jeffrey R. Stubblefield, Peoria; Curtis L.

Stubblefield, Monument, Sgt. Douglas R. Stubblefield, Camp Lejeune, N.C.; adopted daughter, the Rev. Patricia L. Jones, Jacksonville; brother, Richard Stubblefield, Decatur; three grandchildren; three stepgranddaughters; two greatstepgrandchildren.

Preceded by: parents. Online guest book at www. legacy.com/herald-review/ Obituaries.asp did CENTRAL ILLINOIS Ashby CLINTON James Ashby, 62, Clinton, Army veteran, died Thursday (Feb. 22, 2007). Services: 11 a.m.

Saturday, Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. Visitation: one hour before ARMY services. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Waynesville, with military rites. Memorials: James G. Ashby Memorial Fund.

Beck ASSUMPTION Mary Frances Beck, 82, Assumption, nursing home cook, died Tuesday (Feb. 20, 2007). Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Church of God, Assumption. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m.

Friday, Seitz Funeral Home, Assumption. Burial: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Assumption. Brown CLINTON Virginia Karen Brown, 68, Olathe, formerly of Clinton, died Monday (Feb. 19, 2007). Services: 2 p.m.

Saturday, Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: DeWitt Cemetery, Dewitt. Memorials: hospice of donor's choice. Haenggi OLNEY Harold Haenggi, 74, Olney, died Thursday (Feb.

22, 2007). Arrangements incomplete: SummersKistler Funeral Homes, Olney. Stonecipher OLNEY Mary Dayton Stonecipher, 86, Olney, died Wednesday (Feb. 21, 2007). Services: 10 a.m.

Friday, March 2, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Olney. No visitation. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Olney.

Arrangements by: Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney. Memorials: St. Joseph Foundation Trust or University of Illinois Gertrude Gassmann Scholarship Fund. Buckley PANA Leota L. "Toots" Buckley, 91, of Pana died Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 6:15 a.m.

in Heritage Manor-Pana. She was born May 11, 1915 in Assumption, IL, the daughter of Lewis Edgar Flora Elizabeth (Beckett) Buckley in the Rosamond 1979 when Toots was a Rosamond byterian Church; Home Extension; Citizens, Pana Community Auxiliary. She married sevelt Buckley 7, 1931 in She is survived dren: Elizabeth Decatur, IL; Cerro Gordo, ley, Litchfield, Durbin, Tower ette Daniels, grandchildren; grandchildren; grandchildren; ter: Genevieve sumption, IL. She was by her parents, March 1987, ley, 1 grandchild, and 4 sisters. Memorials Rosamond terian Church Presbyterian Funeral urday, February McCracken-Dean Home at 2:00 Marilyn Rauch worth officiating.

in Rosemond Rosamond, IL. be Saturday time of service Dean Funeral Light a virtual send condolences ly at www.mdfh.com. Obituary members. Online Obituaries.asp Buckley Bridgman. She was a homemaker and lived area until moving to Pana.

member of the Community PresRosamond Pana Senior Heritage Guild and Hospital George Rooon November Assumption. by her chilL. Hartman, Richard Buckley, IL; Larry BuckIL; Audrey Hill, IL; JeanStrasburg, IL; 21 36 great 13 great-great and by her sis- DONNELLSON Ethel Lola Burris, 96, Donnellson, formerly of Springfield, hardware store died 1 Wednesday (Feb. 21, 2007). Services: 2 p.m.

Sunday, Greenville First Christian Church. Visitation: 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Bass, Patton, Dean Funeral Home, Hillsboro. Burial: 11 a.m. Monday, Oak Hill Cemetery, Springfield.

Memorials: Cookson Hills Christian Ministries or Senior Citizens of Sangamon County. Barnes Burris CHARLESTON David Lynn Barnes, 60, Charleston, Navy veteran and Quantum Chemical Co. employee, died Wednesday (Feb. 21, 2007). Services: 10 a.m.

Saturday, NAVY Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, Charleston. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, with 8 p.m. Masonic rites. Burial: Kickapoo Cemetery, Charleston.

Memorials: New Mercy Worship Center building fund or the Disabled American Veterans. Pierce Louise Tilford 83, of Mattoon died at Wednesday (Febru2007) in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Care Center, Coles, IL Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday in the Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home, Windsor with Rev. Michael Snow officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Friday. Burial will be in the Windsor Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Mattoon. She was born in Mattoon March 16, 1923 the daughter of John Franklin and Amy Dean Walker Rose. She married Walter Tilford August 16, 1942 in Mattoon and he preceded her in death May 7, 1988.

She then married Frederick Pierce May 22, 1999 in Mattoon. She was a former lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, Mattoon and now a member of the First Baptist Church, Mattoon. She was active in the Boy Scouts, and taught classes in the Red Cross and Civil Defense. She graduated from Windsor High School in 1941. She served as Executive Secretary of the Illinois Emergency Services Management Association for 20 years retiring in 2000.

Surviving are her husband Frederick; sons, Michael Tilford, wife Betty of Mahomet and John Tilford, wife Theresa of Mattoon; daughter, Patricia Christy, special friend David Dombrow of Mattoon; step-daughters, Margene Slighton, husband Lyndle of Mattoon and Phyllis Weaver, husband Jeff of Lerna; grandchildren, Angela Hustmeyer, Mark Tilford, Marsha Hays, David Tilford, Matthew Christy and Andrea Reed; step-grandchildren, Dan Olson, Matthew Terrell, Lana Swanson, Amy Terrell, Brad Turner, Malia TurnerHall, Dylan Weaver and Jared Weaver; 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Walter, brothers, Wendell Rose, Franklin Rose, Walter Rose and Russell Rose and sisters, Jewell Baker and Barbara Edwards. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/ Obituaries.asp Loss of bladder control may follow prostate surgery If it doesn't, there are ways to improve the situation. One example is the artificial urinary sphincter.

It works like a blood pressure cuff. At all times, the tiny cuff, encircling the urethra, is inflated and keeps urine in the bladder. When the man feels that his bladder is full and wants to empty it, he activates a small pump, which is placed in the scrotum. The cuff deflates and urine passes out of the bladder. The cuff is programmed to inflate on its own after the bladder has emptied.

The device works well, but it might need periodic revisions. The booklet on enlarged prostate glands and prostate cancer provides more information on these two common conditions. Readers can order a Dinner guests bearing gift put hostess in a pickle Dear Abby: Late last summer, we invited another couple good friends over for an informal dinner. When they walked in, they handed Leota Blosser, AsMATTOON preceded in death Pierce, husband in 3:35 p.m. son Arnold Buck- ary 21, 3 brothers may be made to Community Presbyor First United Church of Pana.

services will be Sat24, 2007 in Funeral Louise p.m. with Rev. Pierce and Tim Ha- Louise Pierce copy by writing: Dr. Donohue No. 1001, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

Enclose a check or money order for $4.75 with the recipient's printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. Eating raw eggs Dear Dr. Donohue: My son eats raw eggs every morning to build muscles. Is this healthy? R.W.

No. Raw eggs can carry Salmonella, a germ that brings on unpleasant illness. Raw eggs do not build muscles. That's an idea whose time has long passed. Dr.

Paul Donohue writes for North America Syndicate. Send letters to Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853- 6475. me a basket of fresh-picked vegetables from their garden. Abby, I had a complete meal prepared. I love fresh vegetables and don't mind adding them to a meal.

However, because the dinner was already on the table, I had to put everything on hold and find a way to keep everything warm while I prepared what they had brought. I take pride in preparing a good meal and worried that it might not taste the same after having sat for 15 or 20 minutes. I feel they should have let me know in advance so I could have had water boiling when they arrived. At the time, my husband told me not to say anything because it's the thought that counts, but it's still bothering me. How do you think I should handle this in the future? That wasn't the first time they have come to dinner with a "surprise" contribution, and it won't be the last.

Ready To Serve in New Hampshire Dear Ready To Serve: Just because someone brings a gift of food or wine when he or she comes to dinner, the host is under no obligation to serve it. What you should have done was put their veggies in the fridge to enjoy at another meal and not stressed yourself out. Dressing for height Dear Abby: I know my question may not seem earthshaking in comparison with many of the questions that appear in your column. However, my best friend and I were wondering if you could settle an argument. Should a short person wear anklelength skirts? Five-Foot-Two In Illinois Dear Five-Foot-Two: According to fashion designer Bradley Bayou, author of the new book "The Science of Sexy: Dress to Fit Your Unique Figure With the Style System that Works for Every Shape and Size" (Gotham Books), "Wearing an anklelength skirt would work for you as long as your outfit is monochromatic.

In other words, do not cut your body in half by wearing a top that's a different color than the skirt." I'm sure that anyone who watches QVC has seen or heard about the talented Mr. HOME VIDEO The Associated Press Nominated for best-picture at Sunday's Academy Awards, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's sweeping drama "Babel" follows the lives of families that are affected by a tragic shooting in the African desert, the film spanning three continents and unfolding in five languages. The film is new to home video this week. The cast list is headed by Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Gael Garcia Bernal, who all deliver strongly, but the standout performances come from Adrianna Barraza as a Mexican nanny in crisis and Rinko Kikuchi as a deaf Japanese teen coping with her mother's suicide. For such an expansive film, it's disappointing the DVD arrives without any extras.

It's certainly a candidate for a special-edition DVD down the line, especially if it wins best picture. Among other releases: In "The Prestige," Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale play a deadly game of sleight-of-hand as rival magicians caught up in a blood feud in the early 1900s. Scarlett Johansson, Michael Caine, David Bowie and Andy Serkis (Gollum of "The Lord of the Rings" films) star. Filmmaker Christopher Nolan, who directed Bale and Caine in "Batman Begins," combines historical drama, mystery and fantasy for this saga of a friendship that sours over tragedy during a magic act, pitting old pals against each other in a pursuit to outdo the other. The DVD and high-definition Blu-ray disc include segments on the film's visual gimmicks, twisting plot deceptions and Victorian-era recreations, along with a featurette on Bowie's character, inventor Nikola Tesla.

DEAR ABBY Bayou. He has dressed (and undressed!) such Hollywood celebs as Halle Barry, Salma Hayek, Beyonce, Queen Latifah and all the "Desperate Housewives." Imagine being lucky enough to have someone like Bradley Bayou standing next to you in a clothing store dressing room, sharing his secrets for dressing to look your very best. Well, open his book, and you'll get a taste of the star treatment. Use noncommital comment Dear Abby: We have two beautiful little boys. The older boy is 3, the younger one an infant.

People always comment on how much they look alike as if they could be twins three years apart. The problem is, my husband and I (close too) do not think they look anything alike, so we don't know how to respond. If we disagree, people go so far as to argue with us. But to agree seems silly when they really do not look alike. What is the polite way to disagree without an argument? Burial will be Grove Cemetery, Visitation will from 12 noon until at McCrackenHome.

candle or to the fami- written by family guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/August Spires ATWOOD Larry C. Spires, 63, of Atwood, formerly of Stonington passed away 3:19 a.m. Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan.

Visitation will be one hour before the service on Saturday morning and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in Mackville Cemetery, Atwood. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in care of the family. Larry was born March 3, 1943 in Stonington, the son of Clifton and Virginia (Daniels) Spires.

He married Betty Dowell April 9, 1993 in Lincoln. He was employed at John Deere as a Parts Manager. Larry was a member of the Lincoln Southern Baptist Church, Lincoln. He is survived by his wife Betty of Atwood; daughters, Michele Rae Reed of Evansville, IN, Darcy Haney of Olney, Benita Elizabeth Swisher of St. Joseph and Michelle Durbin of Sullivan; brothers, Kenny Spires of Litchfield, Roger Spires of Chatam, and Gary Spires of Raleigh, NC; sisters, Linda Price of Bay Minette, AL and Mary Ann Sheets of Decatur; eight grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents and two grandchildren. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/ Obituaries.asp Proud Mother Of Two Different Boys Dear Proud Mother: Say something noncommittal such as, "Yes, there is a strong family resemblance." (But only if they look like they could be related.) To disagree, regardless of how politely you do it, will only generate more conversation on a subject you would prefer to avoid. What teens need to know about sex, drugs, AIDS and getting along with peers and parents is in "What Every Teen Should Know." To order, send a business-sized, selfaddressed envelope, plus check or money order for $5 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby Teen Booklet, Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447.

(Postage is included in the price.) Dear Abby is written by Jeanne Phillips for Universal Press Syndicate. Write to Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. Herald Online www.herald-review.com Share your stories Progress Highway STRAIGHT AHEAD The theme of the Herald Review's 2007 Outlook edition is "Progress Highway." As in past years, we are interested in hearing individual stories of progress and what you are doing to meet and exceed your goals. Whether it has something to do with your job, home, school or community, we'd like to hear your story. Our goal is to include as many of your stories of progress as possible in the Outlook sections, which will be published on Sunday, March 18, and March 25.

If you have a story to tell, don't delay, send it to: Dave Dawson, Managing Editor, Herald Review, 601 E. William Decatur, IL 62523, or e-mail it to Essays should be less than 300 words long. And they should be in our possession by Dear Dr. Donohue: I am 47. Six months ago, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

My doctor was quite surprised because of my age, a and so was I. Four months ago, I had my prostate gland removed. The doctor said he got all the cancer, and I am happy about that. I am not happy that I have lost control of my bladder. What can be done? R.M.

The urinary bladder and the nerves that serve it lie in close proximity to the prostate gland. In removing the gland, it is next to impossible not to injure nerves or the muscles that keep the bladder closed. Those muscles are called sphincters, and there are two of them 1 for the bladder. One ties at the bladder outlet and PAUL DONOHUE the other wraps around the urethra the tube that drains urine from the bladder to the outside. It's the second sphincter that is frequently impaired after gland surgery.

Quite often, men regain control over the bladder in six months to a year after the operation. It might be only a matter of time until your problem goes away on its own. 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 7. Include daytime and evening phone numbers.

The stories do not have to be limited to individuals. If your community, school or business has a story of progress to tell, share that, too..