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Herbert L. Lee
ILLIOPOLIS - Herbert L. Lee, 92 of Illiopolis passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012 at the Vonderlieth Living Center at Mt. Pulaski.
He was born on November 30, 1919 in Elkhart, the son of Walter and Anna Willard Lee. Herb married Olive Ann Cook on December 26, 1953 and she preceded him in death in 2000. He served his country in the U.S. Army during W.W. II and was a member of the American Legion Post for over sixty-five years. He was a member of the Resurrection Parish and K of C Council in Riverton. Herbert farmed part of his life and worked at DeKalb Poultry before his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his brother Kenneth Lee. Survived by his daughter Marilyn Lemire (Jerry) of Westmont, three sons David Lee (Teresa) and Paul Lee (Jill) all of Illiopolis and Jim Lee of Fayetteville, GA., grandchildren Josh Lee (Shelley), Michael Lee and Anna Lee all of Illiopolis, Step grandson Bob
Lemire (Angie) of Denver, Colorado, great granddaughter Olivia Lee, Step great granddaughters Ellery and Marin, his sister Alberta Simpson (Bryan) of Decatur.
Visitation will be on Monday, April 23rd from 5:00-7:00 P.M. with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. at the Fullenwider-Park Funeral Home in Illiopolis. The funeral mass will be on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Resurrection Parish in Illiopolis. Reverend Joe Ring will be officiating with burial in Calvary Cemetery at Illiopolis. Memorial contributions may be made to the Resurrection Parish or the Illiopolis Athletic Association. Please visit our obituaries at www.fullenwider-parkfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Lee
April 24, 2012
Wishing you well at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Kathy Mueller
April 23, 2012
So sorry for your loss.. All my children loved your Mother at school ! Sandy Hawkins
Sandra Porter
April 23, 2012
To all the Lees; your parents, Herb and Olive, were two of the most wonderful people I have known in my life. They were a VERY special couple! They kept the school moving with their kindness and were always there when any of us needed something. Olive and I shared a birthday. Our sympathies are with all of you. Sandra & Mel Porter (Illiopolis, IL)
Wilkinson
April 23, 2012
Our love and prayers are with you and your family Jimmy Lee.
Pearl Koczwara
April 23, 2012
Marilyn, David, Paul, Jim and all your families you are in my thoughts and prayers. Herb and Olive were great neighbors and I will remember them always. Rest in Peace Herb, with your beloved Olive.
Marilyn Mieher
April 23, 2012
May you find peace and comfort in the memories you have shared with Herb. He was a special guy.
Diane Reasoner
April 23, 2012
Paul, Jill & family,
So sorry to hear of your loss & wish I was there to pay my respect (in IA). I know you are comforted by your faith, friends, family & all of your memories. My prayers & thoughts during this time & all of the days ahead. I will remember with fondness all of the "Herb stories" you shared, Paul.
cindy (allen) powell
April 23, 2012
I am sorry for your loss! May GOD comfort you and your family in your time of need!
April 23, 2012
May The peace of God Be With the entire Lee Family. Now and in the Day's ahead. I was proud to have known Herb. Mary Ellen was a classmate graduating 1939.
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