Journal Gazette from Mattoon, Illinois • Page 28

Saturday, September 5, 2009 www.jg-tc.com RECORDS AREA DEATHS Steven Poltrock MATTOON Steven Poltrock, 44 of Mattoon died at 5: 49 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 2, 2009). Arrangements are incomplete at the Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home. Kolbus service MATTOON The funeral for Lera Kolbus was Friday at St.

Paul's Lutheran Church in Dorans with the Rev. David Bessinger officiating. Burial was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The Schilling Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. The organist, Janet Homann, accompanied the congregation in singing "Abide With Me" and "Rock of Ages;" soloist Nancy Gass in singing "Jesus, Lead Thou On" and "I'm But a Stranger Here;" and soloist David Homann in singing "The Lord's Prayer." The pallbearers were Jeff Abel, Duane and Steve Kolbus, Jim Homann, Mark Shafer, and Doug and Wes Blume.

The honorary pallbearers were Dale Kolbus and Ed Homann. Mrs. Kolbus, 89, of Mattoon died Aug. 31, 2009, at the Mat- Bill Standerfer SULLIVAN Bill Standerfer, 81, of Sullivan, passed at 1:35 p.m. Thursday (Sept.

3, 2009) in Mason Point, Sullivan. Celebration of Life services will I be 10:00 Standerfer a.m. Monday at the Reed Funeral Home with the Pastor Tyson Graves officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Bethany, with military rite conducted by the Sullivan American Legion Post 68. Visitation will be 5 7 p.m.

Sunday. Memorials are suggested to the Allenville Christian Church or the donor's choice. Condolences can be offered to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Bill was born January 22, 1928 in Sullivan, the son of Chesley Franklin and Mary Quicksol Standerfer. Bill was a U.S.

Air Force veteran of the Korean War, had been the manager at the Chipps Elevator for the Livergood Grain Company, a member of the Allenville Christian Church and the Midwest Tool toon Health Care Center. Sullivan service MATTOON The funeral for Clark E. Sullivan was Friday at the Schilling Funeral Home in Mattoon with the Rev. Joel Cox officiating. Burial with Military Rites was in the Zion Hill Cemetery, southwest of Mattoon.

The pianist, Valerie Gibson, accompanied the congregation in singing "Blessed Assurance" and "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" and "Mansion Over The Hilltop," "Peace In The Valley" and "God Will Take Care Of You." The pallbearers were Terry Leffler, Art Hall, Brandon and Ross Kastl, Russell Sullivan and Keith Boyd. Military rites were conducted by members of the V.F.W. Post 4325. Participating members included Detail Commander, Dana Denny; Chaplain, John Protz; bugler, Bill Newton; color guard, Roger Sorensen and Murphy Hott; firing squad, Larry Owen, Scott Buesking, Tuny Cox, George McMichaels, Bill Nash, Ron Smith, Geno Espe and Joel "Doc" DuFrain. Mr.

Sullivan, 88, of Mattoon died Aug. 31, 2009, at the Shelbyville Manor. Bill married Joyce Woolridge on March 20, 1949 in Dunn, IL and she preceded him in death on June 9, 2009. Surviving are his children; Bill 'Gene' Standerfer (Virginia) of Mattoon, Jim Standerfer (Julie) and John Standerfer (Jenna), all of Sullivan, Jeff Standerfer (Penny) of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Heather Warf (Darin) and Hilary Smith (Mark), all of Mattoon, Zak Standerfer (Amanda) of Sullivan, Jim Standerfer II of Charleston, Lindsay Shriver (Mark) of Sullivan, Doug Standerfer (Kelsie) of Wheaton, Luke Standerfer (Tara) of Sullivan, Heath Standerfer (Emily) of Oconee, Ashley Klepzic (Mike) of Altamont, Nathan Standerfer of Shelbyville and Jake Pope (Karen) of Charleston; great grandchildren, Gabby, Tyler, Carmen, Taylor, Chloe, Alex, Wes, J.J., Callie, Jonas, Olivia, Alyssa, Ava, Jackson, Josie, Carter, Adyson and Will; brothers, Tom Standerfer (Norma Jean) of Bethany and Jack Standerfer (Geraldine) of Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter, Sue Pope, an infant son, David and brother, Ray.

To sign the online guestbook, go to www.jg-tc.com and click on obituaries. Barbara E. Body MATTOON Barbara Ellen Body, 75, of Mattoon, passed away at 1:21 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2009, at the Odd Fellow- Rebekah Home. Funeral services honoring her life will begin at 2:00 p.m.

on Sunday, September 6, at the Schilling Funeral Home, 1301 Charleston Avenue in Mattoon with Pastor Lou Butler officiating. Burial will follow in the Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 8:30 p.m. today (Sept. 5) at the funeral home.

Barbara was born January 22, 1934 in Bluford, Illinois, a daughter of Denzil and Priscilla (McElravy) Lowery. She married Richard Lee Lyle W. Bolin SULLIVAN Lyle W. Bolin, 91, of Sullivan passed away 10:02 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at St.

Mary's Hospital, Decatur. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 6, 2009 at McMullinFuneral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held hour before the service at the funeral home. Burial will be held in Oak Grove Cemetery, Bethany with Military Rites by the Sullivan American Legion Post 68.

Body on July 7, 1952. Survivors include her loving husband of 57 years, Richard Body of Mattoon; her David Body son, Body and wife Cheryl of Mattoon; her daughter, Pam Bartlett and husband Chris of Mattoon; two sisters, Margie Rogers and Dean Welch of St. George, Utah, Dian Powell and husband Charlie of Carbondale; three brothers, Phillip Lowery and wife Madelyn of Roscoe, Dale Lowery and wife Carolyn of Bluford, and Denzil Lowery Jr. and wife Linda, all of Bluford; four grandsons, Clint Body and wife Gretchen, Derek Bartlett and wife Jessica, and Memorials may be made to the Moultrie County Animal Control or Donor's choice. Lyle was born January 6, 1918 Bolin in Sullivan, the son of Clyde and Ledah (Wood) Bolin.

He was an Army veteran of WWII. He tended bar at Jibby's for many years. He married Onita Pearl Standerfer June 1, 1946 and she preceded him in death on November 26, 1997. He was a member of the Sam Crosnoe, all of Mattoon, and Trevor Bartlett and wife Brittney of Normal; and two great-grandsons, Carson Body and Tyson Body, both of Mattoon. Barbara was retired from Ampad and was a member of Central Community Church.

She loved her family, friends, travel, sewing, flowers, birds, and her Chihuahua, Peggy Sue. Her family sincerely appreciates all the compassionate and loving care given by the staff at ADDUS and the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home. Memorial gifts in her honor are suggested to American Cancer Society or 1 Relay For Life. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.jg-tc.com and click on obituaries. Sullivan American Legion Post 68.

He is survived by his son, Kevin L. (Laurie) Bolin of Clayton, NC; daughters, Kay Wood of Sullivan and Karen A. (DuWayne) Miller of Arcola; sister Joan Lane of Sullivan; and six grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Onita; two brothers and one sister. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com.

To sign the online guestbook, go to www.jg-tc.com and click on obituaries. Company: Utah in talks for nuclear waste deal SALT LAKE CITY (AP) EnergySolutions Inc. said Friday it is in settlement talks with Utah aimed at getting the state to drop its objections to importing foreign nuclear waste for disposal in the state. The company wants to import as much as 20,000 tons of -level radioactive waste from Italy through the ports of Charleston, S.C., or New Orleans. After processing in Tennessee, about 1,600 tons would be disposed of in the desert about 70 miles west of Salt Lake City.

If approved by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, it would be the largest amount of radioactive waste ever imported into the country. "We believe that it is in the best interest of the state, the citizens of Utah and EnergySolutions to settle this matter and we hope the state considers this proposal," EnergySolutions spokesman Mark Walker wrote in an e- mail to The Associated Press. "Since this issue is still before the court and in settlement discussions it would be inappropriate to comment further," he wrote. The talks began after a federal judge ruled against an effort by western states to block the import of the nuclear waste. In addition, Utah is facing a $700 million budget shortfall and newly installed Gov.

Gary Herbert is trying not to raise any taxes. Herbert spokeswoman Angie Welling wrote in an e- mail to the AP that neither Herbert nor anyone on his staff directed the Utah Attorney General's Office to enter into settlement talks. "He is committed to pursuing the appeal, and doing what is in the best interest of all Utahns," she wrote. Paul Murphy, spokesman for the Utah Attorney General's Office, declined to comment. Vanessa Pierce, executive director of the nuclear waste watchdog group Healthy Environment Alliance of Firefighters remembered as murder case picks up LOS ANGELES (AP) Investigators from multiple agencies gathered at the spot Friday where a gigantic arson fire erupted in a national forest as they built a murder case that they plan to present to prosecutors.

Arson investigators have plenty of experience to draw upon as they figure out who ignited a fire that has torched more than 230-square-miles of the Angeles National Forest on the edge of Los Angeles and killed two firefighters. Most wildfires are caused by human activity, and government statistics show that people were faulted for 5,208 wildfires in Southern California in 2008, the highest number since at least 2001. Between 2006 and 2008, Southern California was the only region of the country to see a significant jump in the number of wildfires blamed on people. "We are going to find out what we can and present it to the D.A.," Los Angeles County sheriff's Lt. Liam Gallagher.

"We are considering it a murder investigation." Still, very few of the forest fires lead to criminal or civil cases. The U.S. Forest Service recorded nearly 400 arson wildfires since 2005, records show. Firefighters paused in their battle against the fire Friday to pay their respects to two fallen comrades whose deaths have triggered the investigation. SIREN REPORT Mattoon police Vehicles driven by Ronald G.

Hatfield, 613. Dakota and Theresa A. Riddle, 73 Kingswood, collided at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday along the 600 block of Dakota. Joshua W.

Martin, 20, 2201 Prairie, was ticketed for following too closely after a twovehicle accident also involving a car driven by Janice L. Garman, 3457 Western at 6:55 p.m. Aug. 29, at Charleston Avenue and 17th Street. John C.

ONeil, 31, 1615 Olive, No. 2, was injured and taken by Dunn's Ambulance to Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center after a two-vehicle accident at 3:34 p.m. Aug. 28 at Richmond and North 16th. Gregory D.

Grissom, 31, 1209 Marshall the other driver, was ticketed for failure to yield. US criticizes Israel about settlements WASHINGTON (AP) Alarmed by Israeli plans to build new housing units in settlements and dimming prospects for American peace efforts, the Obama administration on Friday put out a rare and harsh public rebuke of its main Mideast ally. The White House said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's settlement plans were "inconsistent" with commitments the Jewish state has made previously and harmful to U.S. attempts to lay the groundwork for a resumption in peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians. "United States does not accept the legitimacy of continued settlement expansion and we urge that it stop," White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said.

Utah, was angered the state would consider any type of settlement. "If Gov. Herbert signs off on this deal, plain and simple, he's a weak leader. He's unwilling to stand up to EnergySolutions in order to protect our state's rights," she said. Former Gov.

Jon Huntsman objected to bringing the waste to Utah and used a regional compact created by Congress that manages lowlevel radioactive waste for eight states to block it. In February, the company said it would offer Utah 50 percent of its net revenues from the disposal of foreign nuclear waste. Huntsman scoffed at the proposal, saying the long-term impact wouldn't be worth a temporary financial windfall. PERSONALS IN MEMORY OF AVERY JO EVANS Daddy's Little Angel Missed Everyday! IN MEMORY OF Matthew (Bubba) Rebelsky We miss you more everyday. Love, Mom, Nathan, Devany Kelli offender as they look to make an arrest.

Timothy Huff, a former profiler with the FBI who has interviewed more than 100 convicted arsonists, said the typical profile of an arsonist is that of a white man aged between 15-25. The most common arson motivation is 33 revenge, Huff said, with offenders seeking to harm individuals, groups, instituSPENT tions or society in general. MEROE Riverside County Deputy District Attorney Michael Hestrin, who has prosecuted DISAST wildfire arson cases, said it COMMUNICA depends what kind of evidence investigators gather in Associated Press the current fire to make a Firefighters and law enforcement officials line up at the Station fire decision to file murder command center to salute a procession for Los Angeles County Fire Capt. Tedmund Hall, who died along with firefighter Arnaldo charges. "An arsonist could be Quinones, Aug.

30, when their truck plunged down a hillside, Friday, Sept 4, in Los Angeles. A formal memorial for both is planned responsible consefor all the for Sept. 12 at Dodger Stadium. Hundreds of weary firefighters who have slogged on the front lines for the past 11 days took off their caps and helmets and bowed their heads at a tribute for Capt. Tedmund Hall and Specialist Arnaldo Quinones, held before dawn at the command center in the foothills near the flames.

The men helped save about 60 members of an inmate fire crew Sunday as flames approached their camp by setting a backfire that allowed the group to get to safety, said Los Angeles County Fire Capt. Glenn Goulet. The pair died when IN LOVING MEMORY OF EUGENE I'm Free Dont grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God has chosen for me. I took His hand when I heard him call: I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another das, To laugh, to love, to work or play, Tasks left undone must stay that way I've now found peace at the end of day.

If my parting has left as Then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh yes. these things, lte will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow Look for the sunshine of tamonow. My life's been full.

I savored much: Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seers all to brief, Dont lengthen your pain with undue grief. Lift up your heart and peace to thee, God wanted me now He set me free December 13, 1936 September 1, 2008 Dearest Don, We miss your laughing eyes, gentle smile, and warm embrace. We love you and your love surrounds us. Shirley, Debbie, and Jeff their truck plunged 800 feet down a steep mountain road.

The blaze was 42 percent surrounded Friday, authorities said. It has charred more than 60 homes and burned three people. Authorities blocked access to the crime scene, a charred area of scrub and trees off the side of the Angeles Crest Highway, as they analyzed incendiary material reported to be found there. Investigators will pick through clues at the scene, try to establish a likely motive for the arsonist, then predict the characteristics and traits of the unknown quences that his act set in motion," Hestrin said. "He unleashes this disaster and men died in an effort to save people from ruin or injury.

He could be liable for those deaths." Firefighters have set up a makeshift memorial for the fallen firefighters at the base camp. An American flag and a trio of firefighters' tools were flanked by photos of the firefighters smiling in uniform and surrounded by wreaths. Nearby, firefighters had scribbled messages on sheets of paper tacked to a large wooden board. "God bless you brother," one had written. "Never forgotten," wrote another..