Herschell D Huddlestun's Obituary
Herschell D. Huddlestun, 87, of Casey, Illinois passed away at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Casey Health Care Center, Casey, Illinois. He was born on July 24, 1920 in Yale, Illinois, the son of Alva Huddlestun and Clovie Finney Huddlestun. He married Eleanor Mae Gard on February 27, 1953 in Clark Co., Illinois. She passed away on July 27, 2007. Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Hays and husband Glen of Flat Rock, Illinois and Susan Gordon and husband Tom of Monticello, Illinois; granddaughter, Melissa Hays Fuhrmann and husband Justin of Bourbonnais, Illinois and great granddaughter, Ashlyn Fuhrmann of Bourbonnais, Illinois. He was preceded by his parents, wife and brother Forrest Huddlestun. Herschell was a retired farmer. He was a WWII Army veteran serving in the 30th Signal Company. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at the Markwell & Son Funeral Home, Casey, Illinois with Rev. Tom Marsh officiating. Visitation will be held from 12 - 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Casey-Cumberland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Memorial tributes may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell & Son Funeral Home of Casey, Illinois is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Tuesday, March 04, 2008 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Tuesday, March 04, 2008 2:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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