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Notices of recent deaths in the Illinois Great Rivers Conference

March 2010
Marian Olsen, widow of the Rev. John Arnold Olsen, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2010. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to a daughter, Judy Allen, 1364 Deep Run Road, Naperville, IL 60540.
Rev. Kenneth "Doc" Bissey retired pastor died March 9, 2010.   Expressions of sympathy may be sent to his wife Ada Belle Bissey 322 Foster St., Olney, IL 62450-1928.

February 2010
Norma Darling, widow of the Rev. C. Eugene Darling, passed away on February 22, 2010 in California. Funeral services were held in Santa Cruz, California on February 28, 2010.  Expressions of sympathy may be sent to her son, The Rev. Steve Darling, 511 Acorn Way, Lodi, CA 95242-4652.
Pastor Linda Johnson passed away February 10, 2010.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to her husband, Pastor Ron Johnson at 3219 Edgewood, Evansville, IL 47712.

January 2010
Mary Treat, widow of the Rev. Joe W. Treat, died Jan. 7, 2010.   Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Mrs. Treat’s son, the Rev. Dr. Robert J. Treat, 1002 Sawmill Run, Moro 62067-1212.
Rev. Jack B. North, a retired pastor, passed away on January 20, 2010. Cards may be sent to Martha North at 3934 S. Gatlin Ct, Springfield, MO 65807
 
December 2009
Pat Keller, wife of Retired pastor, Rev. John Keller, died on Friday, November 20. Cards or expressions of sympathy may be sent to Rev. John Keller at P O Box 95, Fiatt, IL 61433.
Betty Dees, wife of retired Pastor David Dees, passed away on Sunday, December 6. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Rev. David Dees at McLean County Nursing Home, 901 Main St. Rm# 328, Normal 61761.

November 2009
Charles Tindle, retired pastor passed away November 27, 2009 in Mt Vernon, IL.     
Patricia F. Keller,wife of retired pastor John N. Keller, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2009 in Canton, IL.  Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the Rev. John N. Keller, PO Box 95, Fiatt, IL 61433-0095.
John E. Simpson, retired pastor, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2009.  Mary Nell Simpson, his wife, survives. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to her at 103 N. Rose Street, Elmwood, IL 61529.
Rev Bill Hesseldenz passed away November 3rd. Arrangements are pending. Expressions of sympathy can be sent to his wife Barbara at 151 E. Madison St., Rushville, IL 62681-1613.

October 2009
Marjorie Butler, widow of Edward Butler, passed away on Sunday October 11, 2009.  Expressions of sympathy may be sent to her daughter Julia Thomas, PO Box 349 Odgen IL 61859.
Ruth E. Fenton, wife of retired pastor Elmer Fenton Greenville, died Wednesday October 14, 2009.  Expressions of sympathy may be sent to: Rev. Elmer Fenton, 607 Ash St., Greenville, IL 62246-1371. 
Robert R. Stevens, husband of retired pastor Jeanette E. Stevens, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2009.  Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the Rev. Jeanette Stevens, 2688 E. Riverview Drive, Kankakee, IL 60901.
Rev. Esther Louise Burk Hilling Main passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2009.  Expressions of sympathy may be sent to a nephew, Randal Schenkel, 8419 Rambler Drive, Brooksville, FL 34601.
Frances H. Forbush passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2009. She was the widow of the Rev. Wilson R. Forbush.  We do not have information on next-of-kin at this time, but condolences can be left on Dawson & Wikoff’s website

September 2009
Marietta Webb, spouse of Edgar Webb, passed away September 20, 2009. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to: Edgar Webb
15338 Mountain View, Heyworth IL 61745.
Retired Pastor Dorothy B. Fellhauer passed away Monday September 21, 2009.  Expressions of sympathy may be sent to a daughter, Pam Clarkin, 140 Columbia Ave., Edwardsville, IL 62025-1724.
Louise V. Flessner, widow of the Rev. Harold B. Flessner, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2009 in Wisconsin.  Expressions of sympathy may be sent to a son, David Flessner, 3565 S. 83rd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53220.
Maxine Ava Kearns, wife of retired pastor Irvin Lee Kearns, passed away on September 9, 2009 in Pontiac.  The Rev. Irvin Kearns survives. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to him at 211 W. Maple, Apt. 62, Fairbury, IL 61739.
Rev. Harold E. Hedden, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009.   Memorials may be given to Preacher's Aid Society & Benefits Fund, Schuy-Rush Chapter of IL Autobahn Society or a United Methodist Church of the donor's choice. We are in the process of confirming an address for condolences.

August 2009
Patricia Simpkins, wife of retired pastor Rev. Paul Simpkins, died Aug. 19. Memorials: Rantoul First UMC Handbell and Vocal Choir or Preachers' Aid Society. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Rev. Paul Simpkins, P.O. Box 396, Rantoul, IL 61866.