Donald “Gene” Murphy

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Posted on 27th December 2012 by calvert-ferry in Girard |OTHER |Virden

Donald “Gene” Murphy 

Girard – Gene Murphy 91, of Girard, IL passed away Wednesday Dec. 26, 2012 at Sunrise Manor, Virden, IL.

Gene was born Nov. 7, 1921 in Chandlerville, IL a son of Rufus and Grace (Sowers) Murphy. He married Betty Irene Fahs June 2, 1946 in Auburn, IL. Gene farmed and raised Angus cattle his whole life and was a member of the Farm Bureau active in the Extension Council and 4 H. He was a member and former secretary of the Illinois Angus Association and the Illinois Valley and Southwestern Angus Association.

Surviving Gene is his daughter, Marie Ellen Caldwell of Palatine, IL, his son Glenn E. Murphy of Girard, IL, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding Gene in death were his parents, his wife, Betty Murphy, his brothers, Hesten and Jay Murphy and his sisters, Patricia Randazzo and Mary Pushel.

Visitation for Gene will be from 10 a.m. until Noon Sat. Dec. 29, 2012 at Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home, Girard, IL. Funeral services will be at Noon at the funeral home with Rev. Terry Turner officiating and burial at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Virden, IL. Memorials may be made to the Girard Fire Department or Prairieland Ambulance.

Charlotte R. Brewer-Tamosalitis

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Posted on 27th December 2012 by calvert-ferry in Auburn |OTHER |Virden

Charlotte R. Brewer-Tamosaitis

VIRDEN – Charlotte R. Brewer-Tamosaitis, 34 of Virden, IL passed away Tuesday Dec. 25, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL.

Charlotte was born April 3, 1978 in Springfield, IL a daughter of Kenneth R. and Georgie (Bolton) Brewer. Charlotte graduated from Capitol Area School of Practical Nursing as an L.P.N.  She attended Countryview Christian Church in Virden, IL, and was on the advisory board for the Rainbow Girls.

Surviving Charlotte is her soul mate, Bob W. Schneider of Virden, IL, her son, Aron D. Tamosaitis, her daughter, Alicia N. Tamosaitis and her mother, Georgie Brewer all of Virden, IL, her sister, Donna (Brewer) Davis of Brownsville, KY several aunts, uncles and cousins. Her father Kenneth Brewer preceded in death.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday Dec. 29, 2012 at Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home, Virden, IL, with funeral services at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Timothy Barbee officiating. Burial will be in Virden Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Walter Ersesy, Rich Hays, Chris Ambrose, Matt Smith, Don Schneider and Troy Ferguson. Memorials may be made to the family c/o Prairie State Bank and Trust, Virden, IL. Please visit calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.com to leave a comment for the family.

Weldon E. “Jake” Hines

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Posted on 14th December 2012 by calvert-ferry in Auburn |OTHER |Virden

Wilton “Jake” Hines

Virden – Wilton “Jake” Hines, 88 of Virden, IL passed away Thurs. Dec. 13, 2012 at Heritage Health in Springfield, IL.

Jake was born Feb. 3, 1924 in Girard, IL, a son of Lewis E. and Cleda (Ganger) Hines. He married Bertha F. Kirby July 26, 1942 in Virden, IL.  He worked for 30 years at Fiat-Allis in Springfield, IL retiring in 1978 and drove a school bus for the Virden School District for 20 years. Jake also worked part-time for Berry Motors and Payne Pontiac. Jake was a charter member of the Virden Church of the Nazarene where he served as Sunday School Superintendent and a board member. He was a WW II Army veteran and was a member of the Virden American Legion.

Surviving are his two daughters, Ginger (Paul) Case of Virden, IL and Shawn (Bob) Arnold of Springfield, IL, his sister Mary Lou Ersery of Virden, IL a brother, Olyn L. “Ike” (Loraine) Hines of Girard, IL, 2 step-grandchildren, 2 step-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. His wife, Bertha F. Hines, preceded Jake in death.

Visitation for Jake will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday Dec. 16, 2012 at the Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home, Virden, IL with funeral services at the 10:30 a.m. Monday Dec. 17, 2012 at the funeral home with Rev. Steve Gocking officiating.  Soloist, Mark Kirby. Burial will be in Virden Cemetery with memorials to the Virden Church of the Nazarene. Honorary Pallbearers were A.C. Page, Gary Wolfe, Mark Kirby and Jack Kirby Sr., pallbearers were, Eric and Andrew Wolfe, Rick Menser, Andrew Reeves, Gary Plessa, Eldon and Evan Case. Please visit calvertferryfuneralhomes.com to leave a comment for the family.

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