Phillip G. “Skip” Emery
Phillip G. “Skip” Emery, 79, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully at 9:15 p.m., Monday, November 27, 2017 at his home surrounded by family.
Skip was born September 8, 1938 in Bloomington, the son of Albert and Lucille Auth Emery. He married his high school sweetheart Ruth Ann Potter on November 3, 1956 in Bloomington. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Phillip Emery of Mackinaw and Timothy Emery of Bloomington; a brother, Andrew (Kathy) Emery of Meridian, Idaho; a granddaughter, Stephanie Downen of River Forest; a great-grandson, Kaleb Downen; and a son-in-law, Steve Downen of Normal.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Anna Downen; a grandson, Benjamin Downen; and three siblings, Mary Schultz, Albert Emery and Connie Houk.
Skip was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Nussbaum Trucking in 1998 after thirty years of service where he was known for his great work ethic. In retirement he loved his time with family, was an avid NASCAR fan, and enjoyed the companionship of his two dogs.
Skip’s family wish to express sincere gratitude to the “angels” of Advocate Hospice services for their compassionate support and care.
Honoring Skip’s wishes, a private celebration of life ceremony is planned. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home is assisting the family with cremation arrangements.
To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.
Jerome R. Haberkorn Sr.
Jerome R. Haberkorn Sr., 81, passed away suddenly on November 22, 2017 in Albuquerque, N.M.
He was born to William and Helen Koehler Haberkorn, on March 11, 1936 in Chicago.
He married Virginia L. Gouge in Fairbury in 1955. Jerome is survived by three siblings, Alan (Denise) Haberkorn of Missouri, Wayne (Karen) Haberkorn of Illinois, and Dolores Wagner of Florida; he is also survived by his ex-wife, Virginia; and three children, Cheryl Pashby of California, Jerry (Patty) of Texas, and Steven (Liz) of Texas. There are also seven grandchildren, Mark (Natalie) Pashby, Corrie Pashby (Cristian) Ramirez, and Todd Haberkorn of California, Kelsey (Karson) Lofink, Trevor Haberkorn, Brendan Haberkorn, and Branson Haberkorn of Texas. There are also three great grandchildren, Kyan of Texas, Nathan, and Amelia of California.
Preceding him were his parents; and two brothers, William and James. Rest in Peace Jerome (JR, Jerry, Dad)
A Graveside Memorial will be December 9, 2017, 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Chatsworth, with burial following. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, Chatsworth, will be coordinating the graveside memorial and burial of Jerome’s cremated remains.
Eldon K. Ruff
Eldon K. Ruff, 85 of rural Pontiac, IL died Wednesday November 29, 2017 at 3:15AM at his residence.
His funeral will be held on Saturday December 2, 2017 at 11:00AM at the First United Methodist Church, Pontic with Rev. Gretchen Stinebaugh officiating. Burial will be at South Side Cemetery, Pontiac. A visitation will be held on Friday from 5:00-8:00PM at the church. Memorials in Eldon’s name may be made to the First United Methodist Church or Alzheimer’s Association. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac is handling the arrangements.
Eldon was born on October 7, 1932 in Fairbury, IL a son of Delbert and Josephine (Eaton) Ruff. He married Jean Bammann on October 17, 1954 in Pontiac, IL. She survives in rural Pontiac; also surviving are four children: Robby (Debbie) Ruff of Odell, IL, Susie (Marty) Mackinson , Peggy Ruff and Nancy (Kent) Woodburn all of Pontiac, IL; one daughter in law: Lauri Ruff of Pontiac, IL; one sister: Betty Jean Voigts of Pontiac, IL; sixteen beloved grandchildren and thirteen beloved great grandchildren; one son Mike Ruff preceded him in death in 2008.
Eldon was educated in Cornell and graduated from Pontiac High School. He served his country as a Navy Corpsman/Medic during the Korean Conflict from 1952-1955. Eldon lived and worked a grain and livestock farmer in Livingston County for most of his life. He and Jean lived many years in Hudson enjoying Lake Bloomington with their family and friends. Later Eldon also worked as a crop adjuster for Country Insurance.
He was a member of the First United Methodist church. Eldon loved people and the communities in which he and his family lived. Through the years he served as a 4-H leader and as a member of several area boards including the Livingston County Fair Association, the Bank of Pontiac, the first United Methodist church, Pontiac Area of Chamber of Commerce and the Pontiac Township High School for over 25 years. Eldon also served on the Livingston County Board. He was a member of the Pontiac Elks Lodge and the former Pontiac American Legion and the Pontiac Moose Lodge. He also participated in Country Couples for many enjoyable years.
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