Donald C Elliott's Obituary
Donald C. Elliot, age 78, of Casey, died on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 in Thunderbay, Canada. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at the Markwell & Son Funeral Home in Casey with Rev. Dan Smith officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. prior to the memorial service. Inurnment will be held at 3 p.m. on September 13 at the Casey Cumberland Cemetery. He was born on January 21, 1927 in Terre Haute, IN, the son of Ronald K. and Freda Rooks Elliott. He married Patricia Lou Moody on October 7, 1948; she preceded him in death on November 18, 2000. Prior to moving to Casey and after college he worked for Olin Matheson in Wisconsin, where he also taught high school and coached in New Lisben, WI. He retired after 30 years as the owner of Moody-Elliott Ford in Casey. He was US Army WWII veteran. He was a member of the Casey United Methodist Church, a 50 year member of the Casey Masonic Lodge, Past President and member of the Casey Rotary Club and a member of the Hazel Dell American Legion Post #1230. Surviving are his brother, Leonal Elliott of Casey, nephew Gregory Elliott and wife Patricia of Ottawa, IL, nieces Susan Cutler of Ottawa, IL and Sandra Lee and husband Greg of Casey, Longtime friend Joann Griffith of Casey, along with several great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Memorials may be made to the Perpetual Care of Casey Township Cemetery, PO Box 366, Casey, IL 62420 or the Arthritis Foundation, 2621 N. Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL 61604. SERVICES Visitation Tuesday, September 13, 2005 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Tuesday, September 13, 2005 7:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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