Paul Richardson
Paul Eugene Richardson, Sr., 88, of Bloomington, passed away at 1:09 p.m., Friday, March 10, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.
His funeral will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Historic St. Patrick Church in Bloomington with Rev. Jeff Windy, Rev. Joseph Mary Brown and Rev. Jeffrey Stirniman concelebrating. Military rites will be accorded by the Bloomington-Normal American Legion Honor Guard. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests Masses or donations in Paul’s name to Historic St. Patrick Catholic Church in Bloomington.
Paul was born July 16, 1928 in Bloomington, the son of Cecil Richardson and Gertrude “Sis” Harris. He married Dolores “Dee” Abfalder on November 12, 1949 in Bloomington.
Survivors include Dee, his wife of 67 years and affectionately known to Paul as “Tootsie”, five children, Diane (David) Sanders of Normal, Paul, Jr. of LeRoy, Daniel (Patricia) of Friant CA, Julie (Chuck) Dennis of Bloomington and Renee Riddle of Downs; 17 grandchildren, Kim Freymann, Shari Fenneman, Cathi Kooyenga, Brian Tay, Keith Tay, Bryce Sanders, Nicole Garcia, Abby Richardson, Tyler Walsh, Laura Maxey, Peter Richardson, John Richardson, Jennifer Murphy, Christopher Daugherty, Michael Dennis, Laura Dennis and Skip Riddle; and 34 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Cecil “Pooch” Richardson.
Paul served in the US Navy from 1945-1949 on the USS Chikaskia-AO 54 and sailed around the world 7 times. He has been a bricklayer since 1954 and was a member and past President of the Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local #19. He donated many charitable hours using his masonry skills at such places as Sheridan School, Historic St. Patrick Catholic Church and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Downs. Paul was still climbing scaffolding up into his 80’s. He retired from the City of Bloomington in 1989, serving as Urban Development Officer for 17 years.
He was a member of the American Hungarian Family Society; enjoyed hunting, fishing, trips to the Casino, breeding and riding horses, watching classic Western movies for endless hours, and spending quiet time with his “Tootsie.”
Paul was a simple, quiet, humble man of few words, yet humored us with many witty one-liners.
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Larry Rutledge
Lawrence A. “Larry” Rutledge, 66, of Lewisburg, Tennessee, formerly of Bloomington, passed away at 8:42 p.m., Thursday, March 9, 2017 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
His funeral will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 16, 2017 at First Church of the Nazarene, Bloomington with Rev. Scott Sherwood, Rev. Todd Keller, Rev. Thomas Todd, Rev. Preston Brown and Rev. Robert Hasselbring officiating. Military rites will be accorded at the church following the service. Burial will be at Hinthorn Cemetery in Hudson. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the church.
Memorials may be made to Concord Church of the Nazarene, 9826 Concord Road, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027.
Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.
Larry was born December 16, 1950 in Bloomington, the son of Merriman and Carol Linebarger Rutledge. He married Ruth Hinthorne on September 6, 1970 in El Paso, Ill. She survives.
He is also survived by a son, Marty, daughters Jana (Soe) Naing, both of Bloomington, Kami (Ben) Miller of El Paso; his 5 grandchildren, whom he adored, Addison, Aubrie, Sydnee, Saige and Elias; two sisters, Debra (Dave) Hartman of Roanoke and Denise (Gene) Hostetler of El Paso; his brother Gary of Carlinville, Ill.; his mother-in-law, Viola Hinthorne of Roanoke; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Linda Rutledge, his brothers-in-law, Rich Knepp and Dale Blue, and his father-in-law, Bud Hinthorne.
Larry graduated from El Paso High School and Bradley University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He served 2 years in United States Army and was employed at Caterpillar for 46 years. Prior to moving to Tennessee, he was a member of the Bloomington Church of the Nazarene where he served in many capacities. Upon moving to Tennessee he became a member of the Concord Church of Nazarene.
Larry loved to scuba dive, The Beach Boys and building guitars. Always had a story to tell and just loved meeting and talking to people. He will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. To his Grandchildren- remember Math is Power. Rejoice we will see him again!
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