James Richard White, 91 years old resided in Chicago, Illinois when he made his transition Friday, April 6, 2018 at 8:00pm at his home.
Richard was born in Burlington, IA July 11, 1926, one of 9children born to Frank and Birdie White.
Richard received his Bachelor Degree from University of Iowa, continued his education at University of Michigan (1958) and USC (1973) where he earned a Master Degree from each.
Richard served in the Military during World War II of the United States Army. After serving in the Military, Richard began his civilian career in Chicago working as a social worker for Cook County, IL. Richard later moved to New York to work for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services from 1963-1965 as a Regional Family Services Social Worker. From 1965-1968 he served as a Social Administration Advisor in Washington, D.C.
In 1968 Richard relocated to Chicago, IL to the Chicago Regional Office where he held several positions starting with Incentive Program Coordinator, Community Services Program Specialist, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, Regional Assistance Payments Program Specialist, Deputy Director of the Work Incentive Program, Social Services Program Specialist, Deputy Regional Program Director, Administration for Children, Youth and Family, and Chief of the Head Start Bureau. Richard retired in 1986 as the Chief of the Community Program Division.
Richard enjoyed attending Church (though he resided in Chicago, he always maintained his membership with St. John Methodist Church in Burlington, IA), socializing with family and friends, dancing and traveling throughout North America and abroad. He was a key member of the Rat Pack Organization where he was part of a team that mentored youth and provided college scholarship funds. Richard was very instrumental in making financial contributions to the homeless and hungry locally and nationally. Richard was best known for his appreciation of foods. No matter where he traveled or events he attended, he ALWAYS had his camera to capture the fond memories and candid moments.
From the Union to Contance Jeanette Quinn in 1953, his daugther Jennifer Elaine was born. Richard is survived by daughter, Jennifer (Keith) Griffin, granddaughter, Kimberly (Robert) White-Ward, grandson Rodney Rucker II, two great-grandchildren, James Richard White II and Savannah, two great-great-grandchildren, Jamiyah and James Richard White, III, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Oran, DeEdwin, Robert, Clyde and Frank, Jr., and three sisters, Marcella, Thelma, and Betty.
The funeral service for Mr. James Richard White will be 11:00 AM Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home with Reverend James A. Salter and Pastor Orlando Dial officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. Full military honors will be rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home following the burial.
We will all miss that warm smile that Richard always carried!
Richard’s Quote
I Did It My Way!
Mike L. Neff, 64, of Burlington, died at 3:11 PM Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Burlington.
Born March 9, 1954, in Burlington, he was the son of Richard L. and Shirley Beth Penticost Neff. On March 4, 1988, he married his wife Margaret.
He worked as a frame technician at Mike Campbell’s Body Shop for 28 years.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving from November 27, 1972 until December 26, 1973.
He was a member of the Burlington Gym and loved PBR. He was a regular at Hallers, and loved watching Wheel of Fortune there. He enjoyed tinkering, spending time with his friends and family and especially playing with his grandkids.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret of Burlington; one daughter, Crystal Deuitch of Burlington; one son, Richard (Sausha) Neff of Burlington; four grandkids, Julie, Tanton, Austyn and Charlie; several nieces and nephews; two sisters, Judith “Judy” Dressler of Fort Madison, IA and Margret “Margie” (Ronald) Kienast of Burlington; one brother, Larry Neff of Des Moines; and one aunt, Wanita Lassmann of Fort Madison.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and his grandparents.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory.
A celebration of life will be held at Hallers on Saturday, April 21 at 1:00 PM.
Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Mike’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.
John K. Livermore, age 81, of Raritan, Illinois passed away at 7:34 p.m. Wednesday April 11, 2018 at OSF Medical Center in Peoria. He was born December 5, 1936 near Raritan, the son of Ivan and Eleanor Wragg Livermore. On July 26, 1959, he married Beverley Knox.
After graduation from high school, Mr. Livermore served overseas in the United States Navy from 1955 until 1957. He returned home to become the 4th generation of the Livermore family to farm the family farm near Raritan. He also worked as a mechanic for the former White & White Grain Company, which later became the Twomey Grain Company, from 1976 until his retirement in 2001. After retirement he worked as a mechanic for the school buses for Southern Transportation and West Central Schools. He also provided transportation for special needs students of West Central Schools.
John was a member of the Roseville Masonic Lodge # 519 and the Raritan Reformed Church. He enjoyed camping, working in his shop, spending time with his family, and attending grandchildren’s events. He was a fan of Dale Earnhardt racing and the Green Bay Packers football team.
Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Rhonda (Jay) Blender of Raritan, Roxanne (Charles) Corzatt of Stronghurst, one son John (Melissa) Livermore of Media, seven grandchildren, Channon (Jon) Rider, Crystal (Justin) Rider, Brandy (Tanner) Bigger, Johanna (Ryan) Walker, John (Chelsea) Livermore, Brent Blender, and Jennifer Livermore, seven great grandchildren, Wyatt Rider, Keagan Walker, Josephine Rider, Cora Livermore, Aubrey Bigger, Bronson Walker, and Zoey Rider, and two sisters, Marjorie Claycomb of Winston-Salem, NC, and Ivagene Wheeler of Pekin, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Robin Watson.
The funeral service for Mr. Livermore will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 16, 2018 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst, with Greg McClintock officiating. Burial with military rites will be in the Raritan Cemetery. Masonic Rites will be held at 1:45 p.m. Sunday at Banks & Beals, followed by visitation from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. A memorial fund has been established for the Salvation Army. Please visit banksandbeals.com to sign the guest book and leave a condolence.
