BORN

1931

DIED

2013

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Collinsville, Illinois

Linus Stephenson Obituary

Linus Stephenson

Linus E. Stephenson, 82, of Collinsville, Ill., born March 6, 1931, in Rock Falls, Ill., died at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill.

Mr. Stephenson had worked for Moto Mart and was a member of the Collinsville Emergency Management. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the U.S. Marine Corp.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Margo Royer; and parents, Frank M. and Lelia, nee Jackson, Stephenson.

Surviving are his wife, Jeanne A., nee Aper, Stephenson of Collinsville, Ill., whom he married on Feb. 15, 1952; and two grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.herrfuneral.com

Visitation: Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, at Herr Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill.

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, at Herr Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill., with Pastor John Lottes officiating. A private burial will take place at Oak Knoll Cemetery in Sterling, Ill.

HERR FUNERAL HOME, Collinsville, Ill.

Published by Belleville News-Democrat on Dec. 20, 2013.
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THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.
You are one of our heroes.
We will remember you always and miss you dearly.
Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.

I wish to extend to members of your family my deepest sympathy on their loss. May the force of GOD be with them as they walk through this difficult time. May the loving promises of our LORD and Savior comfort them and give them strength.

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