Richard R. Lehnert, age 89, of Mediapolis, died Tuesday evening, February 21, 2017, at his home. He was born in Oakville, the son of Anna Bratton, on March 20, 1927. Richard married Henrietta Jane Dean on January 2, 1945 in Cameron, Illinois. She preceded him in death on October 16, 2006.
He graduated from Sperry High School in 1944 and served during WW II in the US Army. He worked for Silas & Mason at the IAAP for several years and the Drake Hardware. He owned and operated the Hardware and Grocery Store and Restaurant in Oakville for several years and also sold insurance. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Oakville and had served as the church Treasurer. He was Oakville’s Town Clerk for 27 years, was Instrumental in starting the Pioneer Cemetery Association where he refurbished some Pioneer Cemeteries. He had a strong Christian faith that he would share with others. He was also an avid book reader, historian, genealogist, loved to play cards and was a diehard Cardinal’s fan.
He is survived by his son, Richard Eugene & Lloya Lehnert of Ft. Collins, Colorado; his daughter, Lillian Rassi of Mediapolis; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and one great great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Henrietta; a son, Laird; and a brother, Leslie.
Friends may call from 2:00 to 7:00 PM on Sunday, February 26, 2017, at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Mediapolis where the family will meet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The funeral ceremony for Richard Lehnert will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 27, 2017, at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home, officiated by Kenny Gerst and Pastor Jim Ruberg. Burial will follow at the Edwards Cemetery in Oakville with military rites provided by the Oakville American Legion. A fellowship luncheon will follow at the Oakville Community Building.
Memorial gifts will benefit the Great River Hospice.
Condolences may be given and viewed at www.hageleandhonts.com.
Mr. Robert R. “Bud” Painter, 74, of Terre Haute, Illinois passed away at 11:45 PM Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Born on July 14, 1942 in LaHarpe, Illinois, Bud was the son of Lowell and Lois Manifold Painter. On March 17, 1973 he married Jennifer Bruyn in the Terre Haute United Methodist Church. She survives.
Bud was a 1960 graduate of LaHarpe High School. He farmed all his life in the Terre Haute area. He was a volunteer fireman for the Terre Haute Fire Department for many years. Bud was a member of the Terre Haute United Methodist Church where he had also served as Trustee. He was an avid bowler and had achieved a perfect 300 game. He served as a softball coach for the summer league for many years.
Besides his wife, Bud is survived by three daughters: Michelle (Dan) Oilar of Kahoka, MO, Dawn (Chane ) Combites of Terre Haute, and Jena (David) Oilar of Kahoka, MO; five grandchildren and his twin sister: Roberta (Dick) Blackhurst of Farmington, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson: Matthew Oilar and sister: Louise Rash.
A memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe with Rev. Jim Clayton officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Friends may call anytime after 3:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM. A memorial fund has been established for the Terre Haute United Methodist Church. Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com.
Mr. Ronald D. Pence, 76, of Dallas City, IL passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Roseville Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Roseville, IL.
He was born March 31, 1940 in Lomax, IL the son of Earnest “Wood” and Helen Sherman Pence.
Mr. Pence was raised in Lomax and served in the US Navy from 1958 – 1962. He lived in California for many years where he worked for C & H Sugar for 31 years. He later worked as a gunsmith for 15 years. He returned to this area in 2011.
He loved deer and duck hunting, fishing, camping and just being outdoors. He also enjoyed woodworking, building furniture, gunsmithing and taxidermy.
He is survived by his companion of 35 years, Rhonda Carter of Dallas City, 2 sons, Ronald (Joan) Pence Jr, of Montana and Gilly Pence of Martinez, CA, 3 step-children, Dennis Carter of Santa Rosa, CA, Sam Carter of Englewood, CO and Natalie Mueller of Jamestown, CA, 8 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, 7 brothers, David (Alice) Pence of LaHarpe, IL, Larry (Jeannette) Pence of Lomax, Sheldon (Kathie) Pence of Dallas City, Jimmy (Edna) Pence of Dallas City, Joe (Lou Ann) Pence of Carthage, Wyverne (Nancy) Pence of Pleasant Plains, IA and Randy (Carol) Pence of Niota, IL 1 sister, Deb (Ronnie) Worley of Lomax and several nieces and nephews.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, Roger and 2 sisters, Gwendolyn Schiedel and Anona Widener.
A graveside service, with military rites, will be held at 3:00PM Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Crane Cemetery near Lomax with Maxine Dennison officiating. A memorial fund has been established for Alzheimer’s Research. Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City is assisting with arrangements. Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com
