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     Ruth Christine Roberts was buried at Rankin Union Cemetery, Rankin, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^7,5 Her Social Security Number was 330-16-4244.³ She was born on December 25, 1918 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.^7,3,5 As of February 22, 1936,her married name was King.⁵ She married George L. King on February 22, 1936 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.^6,5 Ruth Christine Roberts died on September 26, 2000 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California, at age 81.^7,3,5 She RANKIN - Ruth C. King, 81, of Sacramento, Calif., formerly of Rankin, died Tuesday morning (Sept. 26, 2000) at her home. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Ford-Baier Funeral Home, Paxton. Burial will be in Rankin Union Cemetery, Rankin. She was born Dec. 25, 1918, in Urbana, a daughter of Elmer and Arminta Lane Roberts. She married George L. King on Feb. 22, 1936, in Peoria. He died Nov. 14, 1982. Survivors include a daughter, Marcia (Allen) Pratt, Sacramento, Calif; three brothers, Stanley (Phyllis) Allison, Paxton, whom Mrs. King raised from age 2; Dennis Allison, Troy, Texas; and Howard Roberts, Delta, Colo; seven grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, David King; and a grandchild also preceded her in death. on September 28, 2000.⁵

     Howard Lee Roberts was buried at Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado, 2830 Riverside Parkway, Grand Junction, Mesa Co., Colorado.² He Howard Lee Roberts, April 8, 1920 - June 30, 2014, A Member of the Greatest Generation. Howard Lee Roberts of Delta, CO passed away in the early hours of June 30, 2014. Mr. Roberts was married to Wilma Jean Schendel in Danville, IL in 1946. She preceded him in death in 2009. He retired from the United States Air Force at McDill AFB, FL in September 1962. Mr. Roberts received a Bronze Star for service in the European Theater Operations at the Battle of the Bulge with the 101st Airborne Division. For many years, he also carried his HAM radio license and enjoyed collecting scale model railroad trains. He was born in Oakwood, Il to Elmer and Arminta Lane Roberts on April 8, 1920 where he spent his childhood. Joining the military upon leaving high school. He is survived by his niece, Marcia King (Allen) Pratt, of Sacramento, CA who last visited him in October 2013 and Sister-in-Law, Phyllis (Stan) Allison of Paxton, IL. Mr. Roberts was also preceded in death by his parents, his only sister, Ruth King, brothers, Richard "Dale" Roberts USN Retired, Clarence Roberts USAF Retired, Stanley Allison, Dennis Allison and John Robert Allison Fox.³ He was born on April 8, 1920 at Oakwood, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^2,3 He married Wilma Jean Schendel in 1946 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.³ Howard Lee Roberts died on June 30, 2014 at Colorado at age 94.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 351-56-3267.³ Russell Dwayne Allison was buried at Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.² He was born on January 24, 1961 at Paxton, Ford Co., Illinois.^2,3 He married Yvonne Parmeatier on July 3, 1980.⁶ Russell Dwayne Allison died on April 20, 1990 at Kankakee Co., Illinois, at age 29.^2,4

     Theresa Lynn Allison was buried at Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 336-54-6083.² She was born on April 19, 1958 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^5,2 As of May 21, 1977,her married name was Sorensen.⁴ She married Dean Sorensen on May 21, 1977.^2,4 As of August 2, 1986,her married name was Sullivan.⁴ Theresa Lynn Allison married Daniel Sullivan on August 2, 1986.^5,2,4 Theresa Lynn Allison died on July 6, 2000 at age 42.⁵

     Her married name was Wilson.³ Barbara Joyce Richardson was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.³ Her married name was Schooler.⁵ She and Melvin Warren "Jack" Beaman were divorced.⁶ Barbara Joyce Richardson married Robert LeRoy Schooler.^5,7 Barbara Joyce Richardson married Lester Wilson.³ Barbara Joyce Richardson was born on October 8, 1931 at Gerlaw, Warren Co., Illinois.³ As of December 25, 1949,her married name was Beaman.³ She married Melvin Warren "Jack" Beaman on December 25, 1949.³ Barbara Joyce Richardson died on August 4, 2020 at Norwalk, Warren Co., Iowa, at age 88.³ She NORWALK - Barbara Joyce Wilson, of Norwalk, Iowa, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 4, 2020. Born October 8, 1931 in Gerlaw, Illinois, she was the daughter of Pastor Orval Espy and Bertha Opal (Lane) Richardson. Joyce and her family moved to Iowa when she was 13 years old. She graduated from Murray High School. She was united inmarriage to M.W. “Jack” Beaman on December 25, 1949. To that union they had three daughters. Joyce enjoyed being with her family, reading, cooking and spending time outdoors. She loved music, had a beautiful voice and enjoyed singing harmony and barbershop music. She loved people and God’s creatures. A recent quote by Joyce: “All animals fascinate me.The intelligence and heart of the elephant has intrigued me since I was a child. I had a horse as a young girl and into my teenage years. I rode bareback and loved it. I’m happy to see my girls riding and loving their horses. Penny, my cat is my best buddy now.” She was employed by the State of Iowa, and Des Moines Area Religious Council. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, O.E. and Bertha Richardson, husband Jack Beaman, husband Lester Wilson, her brother Casey, sister Elaine and sons-in-law Chuck Hoffa and Bruce Kuehl. She is survived by her children: Jackie Kuehl of Urbandale, Cindy Hamilton (Monte) of Indianola, and Jodi Beaman of Des Moines; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, all residing in Iowa. The family sends a special thanks to the staff at Johnston Hospice House for their special care of our loved one. Burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Des Moines. on August 7, 2020.³

     His Social Security Number was 483-16-6470.⁷ Melvin Warren "Jack" Beaman was buried at Hopeville Cemetery, Hopeville, Clarke Co., Iowa.^3,6 He and Barbara Joyce Richardson were divorced.⁶ Melvin Warren "Jack" Beaman was born on February 18, 1924 at Hopeville, Clarke Co., Iowa.^{7,2,3,4,5,8,9} He married Barbara Joyce Richardson, daughter of Rev. Orval Epsy Richardson and Bertha Opal Lane, on December 25, 1949.¹ Melvin Warren "Jack" Beaman died on January 9, 1998 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 73.^7,3,6,8 He Former state Rep. M.W. "Jack" Beaman, 73, of Osceola died of cancer Thursday at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Burial will be at Hopeville Cemetery. Mr. Beaman, born in Hopeville, was an Army veteran of World War II who was awarded a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart He was a former assistant chief of the Iowa Highway Patrol, founder of KJJC Radio in Osceola and president and CEO of Helco Manufacturing in Murray. He served four terms (1987-1994) in the Iowa House of Representatives and was a member of Davis Pence American Legion Post, Evening Star Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Temple in Des Moines and Osceola Rotary. Surviving are three daughters, Jackie Hoffa of Cumming, Cindy Hamilton of Indianola and Jodi Beaman of West Des Moines; a brother, Lloyd of Highland, Kan; six sisters, Lucille Franck of Ankeny, Betty McMurphy of Garden Grove, Susie Backer, Louise Simms and Alice Jenkins, all of Hiawatha, Kan., and Elma McKay of Highland; and six grandchildren. on January 12, 1998.⁶

     Duane L. Springer was buried at Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., Illinois.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 354-28-0230.³ He was born on April 11, 1933 at Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois.^3,1,2 He married Freeda M. Cork, daughter of Albert Berton Cork and Villa Stella Smith, on November 24, 1956 at Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois.^4,1,2 Duane L. Springer died on April 2, 2011 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at age 77.^3,1,2 He HOPEDALE - Duane L. Springer, 77, Hopedale, passed away at 9:40 p.m. Saturday (April 2, 2011) at OSF Saint Francis Medical center in Peoria. Burial will be in Mennonite Cemetery, Hopedale. He was born April 11, 1933, in Bloomington, son of Raymond and Katheryn Roth Springer. He married Freeda Cork on Nov. 24, 1956, in Elgin. She survives. Also surviving are one son, Roger (Eileen) Springer, Minier; two daughters, Sherry (Russ) Litwiller, Minier, and Kay (Doug) Peachey, Reedsville, Pa; nine grandchildren, Nathan and Rudy Litwiller; Elise (Chris) Voth; Jesse, Aaron, Rachel and Naomi Springer; and Whitney and Morgan Peachey; and one sister, Audrey (Gayle) Thrasher, Hopedale. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Bruce. Duane farmed his entire life in the Hopedale and Minier area and was also a part-time truck driver. He loved to travel and spend time with his family and was also very committed to his family and his Lord. He was a member of Hopedale Mennonite Church. on April 5, 2011.²

     Robert Lee "Bob" Krarup was buried at Lakewood Memorial Park, Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 360-18-1764.⁴ He was born on September 7, 1927 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^4,1,2,3,5,6 He married Evona F. Cork, daughter of Albert Berton Cork and Villa Stella Smith, on November 10, 1971.^7,1 Robert Lee "Bob" Krarup died on March 9, 2002 at Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois, at age 74.^4,1,3,5 He Robert L. "Bob" Krarup of Willow Lake Estates, Elgin Funeral services for Robert L. "Bob" Krarup, 74, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at the Elgin Church of the Nazarene, located at the corner of Berner Road and Summit Street, Elgin. The Revs. Rodney Miller and David Ludwig will officiate. Born Sept. 7, 1927, in Chicago, the son of Eiler and Lois (nee Damler) Krarup, he passed away Saturday, March 9, 2002, at Provena St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin. Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Park Cemetery, Elgin. Mr. Krarup had been a resident of Elgin for more than 30 years and had been employed by School District 25 in Arlington Heights for 19 years before retiring. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of VFW Post #1307 in Elgin. He was also a member of the Elgin Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are his wife, Evona Krarup (nee Cork), whom he married Nov. 10, 1971; daughters, Vicki (Alan) Will of Waterford, Wis., and Deb (Bud) Hansen of West Dundee; son, Bob (Patty) Krarup Jr. of Janesville, Wis; stepdaughter, Lynette (Gary) Griffin of Barrington; stepsons, Terry DeFoy of Elgin, Craig (Sharon) DeFoy of New Berlin, Ill., and Scott (Ellie) DeFoy of Geneva; grandchildren, Lisa, Lora, Mindy, Megan, Lee, Lane, Shannon, Sean, Austin, Celeb, Jeremiah, Nicole, Katie and Jenny; and brothers Bruce (Fern) Krarup of Phoenix, Ariz., Jimmy (Jodi) Krarup of Mission Viejo, Calif., and Chuck Kollenberg of New Port Richey, Fla. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Gordon Krarup. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today, at Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State St. (Route 31), Elgin, and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Thursday, at the church. Memorials may be given to the Elgin Church of the Nazarene or to the American Lung Association. Family and friends are invited to sign the guest book at dailyherald.com/obits. For information, (847)741-8800. on March 12, 2002.¹

     His Social Security Number was 324-36-8931.³ Richard A. Swanson was born on September 4, 1942 at Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois.^3,2 He married Wanda E. Cork, daughter of Albert Berton Cork and Villa Stella Smith, circa 1963.^1,2 Richard A. Swanson died on February 13, 2008 at Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois, at age 65.^3,2 He Richard A. Swanson of Elgin Funeral services for Richard A. Swanson, 65, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, at Laird Funeral Home, Elgin. Burial will be private. Visitation is from 4 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral home. Born Sept. 4, 1942, in Elgin, the son of Robert E. and Elsie Zweifel Swanson, he passed away suddenly Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, at Provena St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin. Richard grew up in Burlington and then moved to Elgin. He was a graduate of Burlington Central High School as well as a graduate of the Realtor Institute. He was the owner of Swanson Real Estate for over 30 years and served as MLS president. Dick was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed walleye fishing in Canada, boating and bird watching. As a retiree he resided in Elgin, Whitewater, Wis., and St. Petersburg, Fla. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Wanda Cork Swanson; children, Linda (Scott) Workman of Orlando, Fla., and Rob (Lori) Swanson of Cary; grandchildren, Alexandra, Emily and Matthew Workman, and Isabella and Joseph Swanson; sister, Cher (John) Pociask of McHenry; and brother, James (CaroI) Swanson of St. Charles. He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepfather, Ralph E. Riley, on Feb. 7, 2008. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association or the charity of one's choice. For information, 847-741-8800. on February 15, 2008.²