Robert Darrell Fantz's Obituary
Robert Darrell Fantz, 79, of Martinsville, Illinois formerly of Casey, Illinois, passed away at 11:04 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, Indiana. Robert was born May 31, 1930, in Casey, Illinois, the son of Gerald R. Fantz and Bertha E. Brosman Fantz. Robert is survived by his two sisters, Ann Arvesta House and husband Paul, of Pittsburg, IL and Mary Alice Wilson, of Demotte, IN; three nieces; five nephews and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Geraldine Fantz. Robert was a Artist Portrait Oil Painter. He liked to paint still-life and landscape. He had received letters from Grandma Moses, the Queen of England and many others including Presidents for the portraitts he had painted of them. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2009 Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL on with Rev. Dan Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Washington Street Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home on Saturday. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, Illinois is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Saturday, August 22, 2009 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Saturday, August 22, 2009 3:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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