Warren Harrison Cole's Obituary
Warren Harrison Cole, 84, of Morton, IL (Apostolic Christian Restmor) died Dec 27, 2008 at 11:10 AM at Proctor Hospital (Peoria, IL). Born Nov. 10, 1924 in Calhoun, Illinois to Walter Harrison Cole and Jennie M Cole. He grew up on his family farm with two brothers and twin sisters. His parents, his brothers (John and Edgar) and one sister (Eloise Burkybile) preceded him in death. Surviving is one sister, Louise Burkybile of Casey, IL, his son, Philip Cole and wife Carol of Morton, IL, grandson, Jeremiah Adams Cole, two Step grandsons, Justin Berry and wife Stacy and Michael Berry and great granddaughter, Paige Lynn Berry. He was a WWII Navy Merchant Marine gunner in the Pacific serving from 1944 through 1946. He married Mary Lou Wortman in June 1952 and later divorced. He moved his family from southern Illinois to Smithfield and then to Canton to work at International Harvester for 20 years, retiring in 1983. He was active in his Christian faith, church and fathering responsibilities. After his retirement, he volunteered significant time to the Canton YWCA (especially for children's programs and transport of persons to Peoria for medical appointments/procedures). He was also involved in a YWCA "kitchen band" which played at various local churches and nursing homes. As early Alzheimer's disease developed and while living with his son, he continued his volunteer work with family members participating with the "meals on wheels" program provided by We Care Inc. of Morton, IL. While a resident at Apostolic Christian Restmor nursing home (Morton, IL), he continued his volunteer ethic with garden work, bird feeders, and assistance to his nursing home companions, especially other WWII veterans. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Markwell Funeral Home in Casey, IL with Rev. Dr. Penelope Barber officiating. Burial will be in the Casey-Cumberland Cemetery with graveside military rites by Casey VFW Post #5762 and Hazel Dell American Legion Post #1230. Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on the same day prior to the service. For any contributions, please contact the YWCA in Canton, IL or Senior World located in Peoria, IL or We Care Inc. of Morton, IL, or Apostolic Christian Restmor of Morton, IL. Online condolences can be submitted through www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home in Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Wednesday, December 31, 2008 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Wednesday, December 31, 2008 2:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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