Mike P. Hoodak

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Posted on 16th January 2013 by calvert-ferry in Auburn |OTHER |Virden

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Auburn –Mike P. Hoodak 95 of Auburn, IL passed away Tuesday Jan. 15, 2013 at Auburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Auburn, IL.

Mike was born Nov. 12, 1917 in Pawnee, IL. a son of Nicholas and Helen (Vansac) Hoodak. Mike married Wilma J. Bentley Sept. 25, 1961 in Auburn, IL. He was a member of Holy Cross Parish St. Benedict’s Church, Auburn, IL. Mike was a WW II Army veteran, a member of K of C Council 364 in Springfield, IL. and the American Legion Post # 277 in Auburn, IL. Mike was a meat cutter for 28 years for Kroger Grocery Stores and worked as an independent meat cutter for 7 years.

Mike is survived by his daughter, Barbara A. (Edward) Hoodak-Henn of Waverly, IL two grandchildren, Helen A. and Kody Henn. Preceding Mike in death was his wife, Wilma J. Hoodak, sisters, Mary K. and Helen A. Hoodak, brothers, Nicholas, Steven, Joseph and Matthew Hoodak, his niece Beverly Pratt and his nephew Joseph Hoodak II.

Visitation was from 5;00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday Jan. 17, 2013 at Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home, Auburn, IL with a 5 p.m. rosary service. Funeral mass was at 10 a.m. Friday Jan. 18, 2013 at St. Benedict’s Church, Auburn, IL. Father Chris House officiating organist was Karen Greifzu. Pallbearers were Edward, Kody, Mike and Thomas J. Henn, Gene Maley and Bill Ferry. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Springfield, IL. Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Parish St. Benedict’s Church, Auburn, IL. Please visit calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.com to leave a comment for the family.

Shell Ann Grooms

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Posted on 14th January 2013 by calvert-ferry in Girard |OTHER |Virden

Shell A. Grooms

Girard – Shell A. Grooms, 59 of Girard, IL passed away Friday Jan. 11, 2013 at her home.

Shell was born March 23, 1953 in Carlinville, IL the daughter of William and Lucy (Allen) Makler. Shell graduated in 1971 from Girard High School Girard, IL and worked as a floral designer for True Colors Floral Artistry in Springfield, IL. Shell married Roger D. Grooms April 3, 1971 in Nilwood, IL.

Surviving Shell is her husband Roger Grooms of Girard, IL, daughter, Jodi (Ryan) Baker and grandson, Cameron Baker of Virden, IL, sister, Sandra (Art) Gatermann of Nilwood, IL, 3 aunts and several nieces and nephews and cousins. Preceding Shell in death were her parents.

Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home is according cremation rites. A Celebration of life will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday Jan. 17, 2013 at the Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home, Girard, IL with private family burial of ashes at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Girard Rescue Squad. Please visit calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.com to leave a comment for the family.

Maxine Hartsook

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Posted on 6th January 2013 by calvert-ferry in Girard |OTHER |Virden

Maxine Hartsook

Carlinville-Maxine Hartsook, 92, of Carlinville, IL, passed away at 9:30 P.M. Saturday January 5, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her loving husband and family.

Maxine was born January 13, 1920 in Modesto, IL, a daughter to Cephas and Edith (Sims) Turner.  She later married Harold Hartsook on January 4, 1942 in Virden, IL, he survives.

Maxine graduated from Virden High School, class of 1938 and was a member of the Rural Methodist Church in Carlinville, IL.

Surviving Maxine is her loving husband, Harold Hartsook; sons, Jerry Hartsook and Don (Carol) Hartsook both of Carlinville, IL, David (Linda) Hartsook of Montgomery, TX; sister, Margery McDonald of Springfield, IL; loving friend and caregiver, Jackie Hartsook, 11 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.  Preceding Maxine in death are her parents and a grandson, Greg Hartsook.

Visitation for Maxine will be from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. Monday January 7, 2013 at the Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home in Virden, IL.  Funeral Service will be at 11:30 A.M. Tuesday January 8, 2013 at the Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home in Virden, IL with the Rev. John Curtis officiating, Pianist, Mary Lou Remling.  Pallbearers:  Darrin Hartsook, Chad Hartsook, Daniel Hartsook, Roger Montemayor, Benny Hartsook & Todd Hartsook with honorary Pallbearers, Travis Hartsook, Dustin Capps, Corey Shockley and Jesse Hartsook.  Memorials may be made to Carlinville Area Hospital, Carlinville, IL.  Burial will be in the Virden Cemetery, Virden, IL.  To leave a comment for the family, please visit:  www.calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.com