Richard Franklin Littlejohn's Obituary
Richard Franklin Littlejohn, 73, of Casey, IL passed away at 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Heartland Manor Nursing Home, Casey, IL. He was born April 28, 1936 in Casey, IL, the son of Ralph Littlejohn and Mary Eva Ralston Littlejohn. On September 1, 1984 he married Sherry Ingle Medsker in Martinsville, IL. Survivors include his wife, Sherry Littlejohn of Casey, IL; son, Aaron Lee Littlejohn of Casey, IL; stepdaughter, Lora Medsker Connelly of Casey IL; stepson, Frankie Medsker and wife Amy of Martinsville, IL and four step grandchildren. His parents, sister, Carol Jewel Littlejohn and beloved grandmother, Ada Littlejohn preceded him in death. Richard was a retired farmer and worked at Ettlebrick Shoe Factory. He previously was a Casey Township Road Commissioner for eight years. He was a member of the Casey Masonic Lodge. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL with Rev. Ivan Bennett officiating. Burial will follow in the Oblong Cemetery, Oblong, IL. Visitation will be on Tuesday evening from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to the family c/o Markwell Funeral Home, P.O. Box 175, Casey, IL 62420. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Tuesday, July 21, 2009 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Wednesday, July 22, 2009 1:30 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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