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George Leach Stone
George Leach Stone, 75, formerly of Wausau, Wisconsin, died on Sunday, January 3, 2010, at Toulon Health Care Center in Toulon, Illinois.
Born on June 22, 1934, in Wausau, Wisconsin, to Mr. and Mrs. Norman S. Stone, he married Mary Louise Fink on February 20, 1960 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
George is survived by his wife, Mary Fink Stone of Washington, Illinois. In addition, George will be missed by his two daughters, Lizbeth "Liz" Stone of Louisville, Kentucky, and Jennifer Tallman of Washington, Illinois, Jim Tallman, M.E. Delano, and all his other dearest family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Norman S. Stone.
George received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and earned the CPCU professional designation in the insurance industry. He worked at Wausau Insurance from 1959 until 1994, where he was a Vice President of Broker Operations.
A faithful and humble servant of the Lord, George was an elder at the First Presbyterian Church in Wausau, Wisconsin. He also was a former president of the Performing Arts Foundation in Wausau and former president of Crossroads. He was a member of the Wausau Club and the Wausau Country Club. George was also a devout Mason and Past Master of the Masonic Lodge in Wausau, Wisconsin. In addition, he served as an active Shriner.
Cremation rites will be accorded and a memorial visitation will be from 4 until 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington, Illinois. Local services will be private. A memorial service and inurnment will be in Wausau, Wisconsin, at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Donations for Mr. Stone may be mailed to Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory, 2075 Washington Road, Washington, IL 61571.
George's memorial website is available at www.deitersfuneralhome.com, where condolences may also be sent to the family. George Stone has moved and his new home is heavenly!
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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January 13, 2010
Jen and Liz, I just found out tonight about George. I am so very sad about not being able to talk to you or see him. My prayers are with you. Your time was so filled with caring for your dad and you will be blessed for that. It will be hard for you. My thoughts go to your mom also.
I am so thankful that George is well now.
My deepest sympathy, Gina
January 5, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Lorraine and Diana
Karen
January 5, 2010
I had the privilege of meeting George only recently but I will always remember his big smile and what a gentleman he was. Peace be with his loving family.
January 5, 2010
The employees here at Heartland Health Care Center want to send our condolences to the George Stone family, and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers!
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Pat Chapman
January 5, 2010
Jen, you and your family are in my prayers. George was a special man and I will always remember our walks in the Washington park.
Leanne
January 5, 2010
Jen,
Know that I am thinking of you and your family. George was always a special guy and could always make us smile, if not chuckle... he always made our day so much brighter.
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