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In MemoriamHarold Stone
Harold Stone, 73 of Hume passed away on Tuesday evening (April 27, 2010) at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday at the St. Michaels Catholic Church in Hume. Father Paul Skelton will officiate. Burial will be held at the Young America Cemetery in Hume. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening at the Joines Appleby Funeral Home (217-837-2624) at 301 W. Gillogly St. Newman, IL from 4-8pm with a prayer service to be held at 3:30pm at the funeral home.
Mr. Stone was born on May 18, 1936 in Metcalf, IL, the son of John and Minnie Herrington Stone. He married Doris Jean Barrett on September 17, 1955 in Hume.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years Doris Stone; 4 children Phyllis Stone of Hume, Randy (Karen) Stone of Beecher, IL Brenda (Marty) Jones of Paris, and Janet (Tim) Vandivier of Scotland. Grandchildren Casey (Jami) Jones, Cager Stone, Justin (Lindsey) Stone, Tiffany (Shawn) Sallee, Travis Stone, Jamie (Michael) Huffman, and Jennifer Vandivier; and nieces Carolyn Pennington, Charlotte Watson, Sharon Hornbrook, and Shirley Stone. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother William Stone.
Mr. Stone graduated from Young America HighSchool in 1954. He worked for the B & O Railroad for 13 years. He was the Hume Postmaster from December 1967 until August 2003. Since retirement he has enjoyed several hobbies including Standard Bred Horse Racing and raising and showing sheep and goats. He was a loyal democrat and his favorite pastimes included keeping in touch with family and friends, e-mailing, enjoying Chicago Cubs baseball, and watching University of Illinois basketball. He was a member of the St. Michaels Catholic Church since 1955. Memorials may be made to the Edgar County animal shelter or to the donors choice.
William Edgar "Ed" Napier William Edgar "Ed" Napier, 63, of Mr. Napier was a retired detective for The Lexington Police Department and a veteran of the US Air Force, having served in In addition to his mother and wife, he is survived by his sons, Tim (Kristie) Napier, Louisville; Brian Napier, Frankfort; Chris (Rhonda) Napier, Lawrenceburg; sister, Fawn Reed, OH; brother, Robert "Rusty" Burns, Nicholasville; and grandchildren, Mackenzie, Reagan, Dalton, Luke, Aaron, Emma, and Annie. Funeral Information
Visitation will be 4-8 pm, Tuesday, March 23, at Stanley E. Banks Stanley Banks 73 of Dwight, IL, passed away Monday, March 1, after an extended battle with Alzheimer's. He was born October 22, 1936 in Belvidere, IL. to Glenn and Ethel Banks. The Banks family moved to rural Dwight in 1969 where they established their Victory Lane Farm. "Slammin' Stan" was well known throughout the Midwest, during the 70's and 80's, as one of the top harness horse drivers in the nation. During his career, he drove over 32,000 races, winnning over 3500 of them. The horses he drove earned over $17,000,000. He was inducted into the Illinois Harness Horseman's "Hall of Fame" in 1982. In 1985 Stan became co-owner of The Snook Inn Restaurant located in Marco Island, FL. Over the next 25 years The Snook became a "world famous" establishment and an achievement of which Stan was very proud. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda; his sons: Scot (Kelly) of Dwight and Steven (Kieu) Ft. Myers, FL.; Daughters: Lori (Alex) Gorman, Marco Island, FL; Lacy Humbert, Odell, IL., and Sheri (Ken) Asperson, Poplar Grove, IL.. Also surviving are his grandchildren: Chris and Carrigan Banks, Seth Banks, Cara and Amanda Humbert, Allasia and Emma Asperson; two brothers: Les (Jean) and Dwight (Teri) Banks and one sister Benita (Bill) Yunek, Idaho; and many nieces and newphews. Visitation will be held at the Hager Funeral Home in Dwight on Monday, March 8 from 11a.m. to 2p.m.. A memorial service will follow visitation. A celebration of Stan's amazing life will at the Victory Lanes Bowl after the service. The family requests memorial donations be made to the Stanley Banks Scholarship Fund at the First National Bank of Dwight. Charles Sundeen Charles H. Sundeen, 77, of Geneseo passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Geneseo. A time of sharing memories and stories will be held at 6:00 pm Thursday, March 4 at Vandemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Geneseo. Visitation for Charles will be 5-6 pm. Military Honors will be accorded by the Don Cherry VFW Post #5083 following the services. Per his request cremation rites have been accorded. Private inurnment will be in Charles was born May 18, 1932 in Survivors include his wife Joy, three daughters Megan Sundeen, Geneseo; Cheryl Sundeen, Carlisle, IL; Julie (Royce) Green, New Boston, IL; a son Jace Sundeen, Greenfield, IN; four grandchildren Jerry Charles (JC) Austin, John Austin, Ethan & Evan Sundeen, two sisters Betty (Rollin) Heller, Hooppole; Mary Jane Coverdill, Savanna, IL; and two brothers Donny Klemmer, Rock Island; Buddy Bryant, Savanna, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. Visitation
Thursday March 4, 2010, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Vandemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Geneseo A time to celebrate and sharing of his memories
Thursday March 4, 2010, 6:00 PM at Vandemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Geneseo Paul Arthur Dudzik Paul Arthur Dudzik, 62, of Sandwich, Illinois passed away Friday, February 26, 2010 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois. He was born February 12, 1948 in Sandwich, IL the son of David and Martha (Dunbar) Dudzik. He married Mary K. Black on June 17, 1972 in Medina, OH. He was a member of Union Congregational Church in Somonauk. Paul was a horseman, training horses for over 40 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and his family. He was a Vietnam Veteran having served with the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife Mary; one son, Jerry (Jill) Dudzik of Sandwich, IL; one daughter, Christy Dudzik of Joliet, IL; one granddaughter, Peyton Dudzik of Sandwich; one brother, David (Diane) Dudzik of Sierra Vista, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Union Congregational Church in Somonauk, IL with Pastor Kirk Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Sandwich, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. Memorials may be directed to Union Congregational Church in Somonauk or the Charity of ones choice. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Carole Fossen Retired Chicago Area Horsewoman Carole Fossen, of Cedar Mountain, NC. passed away January 4, 2010 at her home. She was born in Sandpoint, Idaho May 11, 1945 and was 64 years old. She is preceded in death by her father, Troy Starnes, Sr. and her brother, Bruce Starnes. She is survived by two daughters, Jordan Mikena of Texas and Megan Crone of Illinois, her Mother, Rev. Marian Starnes, and her brother, Troy Starnes, Jr, both of NC. She is also survived by three Grandchildren; 1st Lt. Sean Wolf, US Army - Afghanistan and Gavin (12) and Colby (10) Bigos of Illinois.
Carole trained, drove and owned harness horses for over 25 years, mostly racing in Illinois. Carole retired from harness racing in 1993 after a training accident left her injured. After her retirement, Carole became a Non-denominational Christian Minister and founder of Animal Lighthouse, a non-profit animal rescue and spay/neuter organization. She will be missed.
William "Billy" Shuter Age 81, died Dec. 19, 2009, in DeLeon Springs, Fla., following a brief illness. Mr. Shuter was active in the sport for many years as a driver/trainer. According to USTA records, he drove 1,197 winners in his career, while his mounts banked $3,264,450. A native of Shelbyville, Ind., he campaigned on the Chicago circuit in the 1960s and 1970s. Horses he trained and drove included Hambletonian starter Speedy Rodney, FFA pacer Song Cycle, Real Speed, Ironworks and Jefferson. Mr. Shuter winter trained a stable at Spring Garden Ranch in DeLeon Springs until retiring several years ago. After his retirement he was a daily fixture at the training center, watching colts train. He is survived by three children, including son Robert "Bobby" and his wife Jannice, trainers at the Meadows. A service will be held this Saturday, Dec. 26, at 1 p.m. at Spring Garden Ranch. Chris E. Wade
47-year old Boyleston resident, Chris E. Wade died at 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 12, at his home. He was a horse trainer and held a degree in telecommunications and had worked in the oilfields.
Survivors include his mother, Pauline Wade Vanfossen of Boyleston; a daughter, Stephanie Wade and several step-children and granchildren; a sister, Cindy; six brothers, Jerry, Bobby, Marshall, Bradley, Will and Shelby Wade. Services for Chris E. Wade will be 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home in Fairfield. The body is to be cremated after the service. Visitation will be from 5-6:30 Thursday evening, Oct. 15, at the Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home, 106 NE 4th St. Fairfield, IL. 62837-2012. (618) 842-6006
Daryl Busse Daryl Busse, 67, for many years a leading driver-trainer both nationally and in Illinois, died Thursday evening, Oct. 8, 2009, at home, following a lengthy illness. Daryl was a native of Wisconsin, entered the sport by working for his father, Don, and the pair are noted to have been the only father and son who have won North American dash titles as drivers, Daryl in 1975 and his father in 1963. The elder Busse died in 1970. In his driving career, which ended in 2005, Daryl won 5,651 races and drove the winners of $30,331,095. At the time he exited the sulky he ranked 39th all-time in terms of career victories and 63rd in terms of purses won. He was a member of the Illinois Harness Hall of Fame. Visitation will be from 5-8pm Monday, October 12th at Quiram's Funeral Chapel, 309 S. Fifth St. Kirkland. Funeral will be Tuesday, October 13th at Kirkland United Methodist Church @ 11:00 am.
John William Finn
John William Finn, 94, of Newton died at 9:35am Saturday, July 18, 2009.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 22, at 10am at the FreeMethodistChurch in Newton with Luke Emrich, Rick Emrich and Ron Linder officiating. Call from 5-8pm Tuesday at Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton. Burial will be in the AtenCemetery in Hidalgo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Honey Do ministry. He was born November 26, 1914, the son of Joseph Charles Finn and Consuelo Clara Clark. He married Goldie Jayne on June 16, 1936 and she preceded him in death on January 29, 1980. He married Freda Huff and she preceded him in death. He married Mary Alberta Smallwood and she survives. Early in life, he worked on a barge as a diesel mechanic, in the oilfields for the Pure Oil Company, superintendent for the City of Newton, and at the power plant at MantenoStateHospital. In the late 1970s, he chose to make his long-time hobby of racing harness horses his full-time career. He drove many winners across the finish line at the local fairs and pari-mutuel tracks in Virginia, Ohio and Michigan. Among his favorite horses was "Ouchy". At age 80, he set a track record at the Prairie Meadows Racetrack in Iowa. Prior to his involvement in horse racing at the county fairs, he did challenge boxing; he had 18 bouts and won them all. He was a member of the NewtonFreeMethodistChurch and belonged to the United States Trotting Association. Survivors include his wife Mary Alberta...four sons, Otis Finn and wife Inez, Larry Finn and wife Trudy, Harry Finn and wife Glenda and John D. Finn...six daughters, Connie Baker and husband Cleo "Pud", Mary Ann Scurlock and husband Gary, Loretta Emrich and husband Richard, Martha Krueger and husband Warren, Judith Burgess and husband John, and Glenda Posing and husband Mark....45 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. John (Jack) Ackerman
John (Jack) Ackerman, 83, died at his home in Noblesville, Ind., July 4, 2009. Mr. Ackerman was well known as a trainer and driver of Standardbreds. Born into a family of horse lovers, he drove in his first race at the age of 13. Even while serving in World War II as an Air Force cryptographer he found time to attend the races in Casablanca.
Returning from overseas, Mr. Ackerman was able to do what he loved,
working with horses. He was the winner of the United States Harness
Writers' Drivers Championship, and named the nation's leading
harness driver in 1957. At the advanced age of 80, every morning
would find him at the Deland, Florida training facility, in the sulky
helping train colts. Only his fight with cancer kept him away from the
racetrack and the colts he treated as his children.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Naomi; two brothers,
Charles and Hall of Fame trainer/driver Douglas;
two daughters, Jacqueline Andrews and Bette;
three granddaughters, Julia Andrews, Meghan Andrews,
and Mellissa Santiano; and a great-granddaughter, Lanoria Santiano.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home in Noblesville, with Pastor Brian White officiating. Friends may call Saturday from 1- 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Crownland Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to AseraCare Hospice,
3905 Vincennes Road, Ste 504, Indianapolis, IN 46268.
James M. Crebs
Jim M. Crebs, 74 of Cantrall, IL. died 2:40 p.m. Saturday April 18, 2009, at his residence. He was born Sept. 10, 1934, in Quincy, the son of Harvey Stewart and Maretta Rollins Crebs. He married Donna L. Hartnagel on Dec. 24, 1986. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Donna Crebs; a son, Tony Crebs of Oceanside, CA.; a sister, Barbara Mitts of Quincy; and a nephew. James was a resident of Cantrall since 1986. He was a standardbred horse owner, trainer and driver and was the owner of Jim Crebs Stable. Jim was a former director of the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association. Jim's accomplishments on the track included campaigning 1989 Illinois Horse of the Year , Fox Valley RedHot. He attended Sherman United Methodist Church. He was past president of the Quincy Exchange Club. He was a U.S. Army combat veteran serving during the Korean War. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7p.m., April 21, 2009 at Staab Funeral ome. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at Staab Funeral Home, with Pastor Mike Pennell officiating. Burial wil be at Butler National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Sherman United Methodist Church.
John J. McCarthy John J. McCarthy, 1930-2008 passed away on November 26,2008. John was a long time owner of Harness Horses introduced to the Harness Racing Industry by Larry Marsh who owned Marsh Stud in Illinois for many years and was a friend of Johns for 40 years. John owned many horses throughout his life such as the great race mares Egyptian Grande, Time Dancer (the highest money earnings in Illinois in her career) Miss Egyptian (when mares had to compete in the stakes against the colts), and many other Illinois Bred Horses throughout the years. One of his best horses was Fortune Leader who campaigned on the National Scene and was the track record holder at Sportsmans Park for a few weeks on the 5/8 mile track and at Freehold as a 3year old.
John served on the IHHA board for several years and the harness racing industry was his true enjoyment throughout his life.
John was survived by his lifetime partner Marge McGuire and his only remaining horses Fortune Leader and Fancy Fortune.
John J. McCarthy, 1930-2008 passed away on November 26, 2008. John was a long time owner of Harness Horses introduced to the Harness Racing Industry by Larry Marsh who owned Marsh Stud in Illinois for many years and was a friend of Johns for 40 years. John owned many horses throughout his life such as the great race mares Egyptian Grande, Time Dancer (the highest money earnings in Illinois in her career) Miss Egyptian (when mares had to compete in the stakes against the colts), and many other Illinois Bred Horses thru out the years. One of his best horses was Fortune Leader who campaigned on the National Scene and was the track record holder at Sportsmans Park for a few weeks on the 5/8 mile track and at Freehold as a 3year old.
John served on the IHHA board for several years and the Harness racing industry was his true enjoyment throughout his life.
John was survived by his lifetime partner Marge McGuire and his only remaining horses Fortune Leader and Fancy Fortune.
George Shaw Longtime Illinois Horseman Dies. George E. Shaw, 81, of Champaign, Illinois, passed away September 3, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. He was a WW II veteran and lifetime member of the VFW and American Legion, participating there as a member, and later chaplain of, the Color Guard. He was also a proud member of the Shriners, volunteering his time and efforts to take children to and from the Shriner's Hospital in St. Louis. George retired from Amtrak where he worked for 43 years as a locomotive engineer. He spent his spare time training Standardbreds, mostly trotters,and was a highly ranked competitive pool shooter. He enjoyed his a family a great deal, teaching grandchildren to play pool with a child-size cue, and not only racing horses, but attending races that other family members were in, as well. George is survived by Naomi, his wife of 34 years, 8 children, 13 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. George is stepfather to the trio of Illinois horsemen, Pete, Bill, and Tim Alagna. Visitation will be at Morgan Memorial Home, Savoy, Illinois on Friday, September 5 from 5-7 pm. Graveside services will be at G.A.R. cemetery in Homer, Illinois at 10:00am Saturday, September 6. Condolences can be sent to: Memorials may be sent to the Shriner's Children's Hospital.
Kenneth Buck Funeral services for 74 year old Kenneth Buck, CEO and Founder of Ten Point Construction of Denison and a longtime horseman will be held 1PM Thursday, June 12th at the United Presbytarian Church in Denison with the burial at the Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison. The Huebner Funeral Home (712-263-4158) in Denison is in charge of arrangements where friends may call from 3-7PM., Wednesday June 11th. Kenneth passed away Sunday June 8th at the Crawford memorial Hospital in Denison. Survivors include his wife, Lois of Denison; three daugthers: Cindy Howze and her husband, Marven of Woodsboro, Texas; Debbie Wieman of Schleswig; and Becky Friedrichsen and her husband, Mike of Danbury; one son, K.R. Buck and his wife, Karia of Denison; nine grandchildren; eight great granchildren; two sisters: Joan Osterlund of Denison; Bemeil Preul and her friend Tony Kallas of Denison; and one brother, Arlo Buck and his wife, Lois of Carroll.
Lyle Loman Lyle Loman, 68, of Broadlands died at 9AM Tuesday (May 6, 2008) at his home in Broadlands. Joines-Appleby Funeral Home of Newman is in charge of arrangements (217) 837-2624). Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 5 to 8PM at Heritage High School, 206 E. Diller, Broadlands, IL. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Saturday at Heritage High School, 206 E. Diller, Broadlands, IL., in the Steven Allen Hall, and Dave Fox will officiate. Burial will be in the Fairfield Cemetery, north of Newman. Mr. Loman was born May 6, 1940, in Tuscola, a son of Raymond and Margaret Loman. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives. He married Sue Meadows on August 25, 1962 in Tuscola. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, Brian (Tedra) Loman of Broadlands and Bret Loman of Fishers, IN.; two grandchildren, Madigan and Blake Loman; and a sister, Pacie Trimble of Monticello. Lyle was a graduate of Newman High School. He graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's degree in physical education. He coached in the ABL and Heritage school districts for 42 years and was a teacher in the area for 14 years. In 1981, he started Loman Insurance Agency in Broadlands. He was inducted into the Illinois High School Basketbell Hall of Fame in 2007. He has served as mayor of Broadlands, as well as on the town board. He was a member of the Broadlands Community Club and also served on the board of the directors in the Central Illinois Mutual Insurance Company. Mr. Loman was an avid Standardbred horse racing fan. He was a member of the IHHA, and he was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lyle Loman Scholarship fund.
Lyle McGilveary Lyle McGilveary died March 10, 2008, at the age of 61. He was the beloved husband of wife Sue of Hanover, Ontario; loving father of Chris (wife Laurie) of Ypsilanti, Michigan and daughter Jody (partner Jamie Litt) of Everton, Ontario. Grandfather of Keven Pendred, Kayla Hendry, and Zach, Tristan and Karleigh Litt. He is also survived by brothers Herb (Elizabeth) of Chesley, Ontario, Murray (Donna) of Grand Island, N.Y., Lawrence (Arlene) of Tonawanda, N.Y., and Vern (Lorraine) of Durham, Ontario; sisters, Blanche Beckett (John Shields) of Chesley, Ontario, Reta (Bev) Steward of Chesley, Ontario, Sharon (Art) Becker of Durham, Ontario; as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 17, at Cameron Funeral Home, Chesley, Ontario, from 7:00–9:00 p.m. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, also at Cameron Funeral Home, followed by interment at Hillcrest Cemetery, Tara, Ontario. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Agency and/or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. For more information, please visit the Cameron Funeral Home’s Web site.
Dominic Frinzi President of Harness Horsemen International passed away Monday, January 28, 2008. Viewing Monday, February 4, 2008 4-8PM There will be a viewing at the church on Tuesday from 10:45am to 11:45am. Mass Tuesday, February 5, 2008 Noon Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 or Florentine Opera Company
Julia "Kay " Roberts Julia “Kay” Roberts, 66, a former executive director of the Indiana Standardbred Association (ISA) and long a stalwart in Indiana harness racing, died this past Monday at a Beech Grove, Ind. hospital. She was a graduate of Ball State University, and after 20 years of service to the Indiana harness racing Industry, she retired as executive director of the ISA in 2006. She was the recipient of the Indiana Sagamore of the Wabash and Kentucky Colonel awards, and received various honors for outstanding service to the Standardbred racing industry. She is survived by her daughter, Kristen (David) Blankenship of Indianapolis; a son, David (Alisa) Perrel of Anderson, Ind.; five grandchildren; three brothers, Eddie Roberts of Pendleton, Ind., Richard Roberts of Wilkinson, Ind., and Charles Roberts of Wilkinson; a sister, June Neal of Wilkinson; several nieces and nephews; and former husband Dr. Neil Perrel of Muncie. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, May 4, 2007 at 10 a.m., at the Condo and Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson, Ind., and burial will follow in Eden Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: P.O. Box 6069 Dept. 95 Indianapolis, IN 46206-6069.
Omar L. Jackson Omar L. Jackson 50 years old of Carlinsville died Thursday, March 22, 2007. Born December 29th, 1956. Son of Harvey and Betty Eyer Jackson. Survivors: companion - Cheri Clossen of Carlinsville; son- Jacob W. Jackson of Argyle, IA. Five (5) brothers: Darrell (Cheri Eyer) of FL.; David (Ruth) Jackson of Franklin, IL.; Dennis Jackson of Jacksonville, IL; Clyde F. (Margaret) Jackson of Clarksville, TN. and Harvey W. Jackson of Hettick, IL. Three (3) sisters: Diane (Bob) Bettif of Modesto; Penney Jackson of Springfield and Michelle Axley of Clarksville, TN. Visitation Saturday March 24, 2007, between 11am-12pm (noon) at the Davis -Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinsville, IL. Graveside service to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Palmyra, IL.
Richard “Butch” Bowen Visitation Times Friends may call anytime after 1:00 on Wednesday with the family meeting friends from 4:00 until 8:00 Wednesday evening. Mt. Sterling, Illinois: He was born November 30, 1980 in Jacksonville, Illinois. Butch was a graduate of Brown County High School with the class of 1999 and also attended John Wood Community College in Quincy, Illinois on a baseball scholarship. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mt. Sterling and through his church attended the Hinton Rural Life Center in Haysville, North Carolina for 4 years and worked as a counselor there for 2 summers. He also attended Catholic Heart Work Camp on 2 occasions. Butch served as a volunteer fireman for the Mt. Sterling Fire Department and was a certified storm chaser. He was very musically gifted and taught himself to play the piano by ear. Butch was an avid sports lover who touched the lives of so many area young people while serving as a referee and coach in the youth athletic programs. He had a truly giving nature and was always willing to assist someone in need and will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Survivors include his father Alan R. Bowen and his stepmother Jacalyn of Mt. Sterling. His fiancé Lynsey Edwards of Mt. Sterling. His maternal grandmother Virginia C. Pulse of Mt. Sterling. His paternal grandparents Harvey and Darlene Bowen of Mt. Sterling. His step grandmother Marjorie Hyer of Mendon, Illinois. 2 brothers Douglas Alan Bowen and David Michael Brink both of Mt. Sterling. 3 sisters Sarah Ann Crenshaw and his her husband Blake of Mt. Sterling, Carol Jean Oeser of Chatham, Illinois and Pamela Jean Monroe of Mt. Sterling. 3 aunts Patty Henken and her husband Paul, Peggy Huston and her husband Kevin and Carolyn Pulse all of Mt. Sterling. 2 uncles Steve Pulse and his companion Rosemary of Chambersburg, Illinois and Larry Bowen and his wife Susan of Mt. Sterling. Several cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pamela Sue Pulse Bowen, his paternal grandfather Bruce H. Pulse, 1 uncle Mike Pulse and 1 cousin Jeffrey Peacock. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 8, 2007 in the Holy Family Catholic Church in Mt. Sterling with Pastor Ron Cox, Pastor Bob Einhouse and Father Thomas Henseler officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Sterling City Cemetery. Friends may call any time after 1:00 on Wednesday at the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling with the family meeting friends from 4:00 until 8:00 Wednesday evening. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to the Brown County Youth Baseball. The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling is in charge of the arrangements.
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