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Ray Van Hook
Ray Van Hook, 89, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2011 at his residence.
Ray was born May 24, 1921 in Springfield. He married Betty Collier Van Hook.
Ray graduated from Lanphier High School. He proudly served our county in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired from Frye-Williams Press. He was a member of the Interveterans Burial Detail.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Van Hook of Springfield; one son, Steve (wife, Pascuala) Van Hook of The Woodlands, TX; and three grandchildren, Thomas, Andy, and Brendan Van Hook.
Visitation: Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
Funeral Ceremony: 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home with Pastor Brent Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Third Presbyterian Church, 1030 N. 7th St., Springfield, IL 62702 or Interveterans Burial Detail, 913 Westview Drive, Springfield, IL 62704.
Please visit butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.
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SCOTT ENDERSON
June 18, 2011
IM SO SORRY TO HEAR RAY PASSED AWAY, BUT I KNOW HES IN A BETTER PLACE, I THINK RAY IS ONE OF THE COOLIST PEOPLE I KNOW, AND I WANT TO TELL HIS WIFE IM SO SORRY
Jim, Sandy, Mason, Dillon- Farris
May 25, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. We're sending you a hug from afar.
Lynne Clark
May 24, 2011
An Honorable Man! One of the friendliest members of the SCIVBD. Prayers to his wife and family.
May 24, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ray and John worked at Frye-Williamson Press, and we lived in the same area. Ray always stopped to say "Hi" . Ray came to see John during his last days, and had prayer with us. Ray loved his family, the Lord, and the military, was very proud to serve on the burial detail. God bless you all. Sharon Birdwell
The Richards Family
May 24, 2011
I rememember Mr Van Hook as being a kind person lived for many years in the same neighborhood ,God bless the family,
Linda Crites
May 24, 2011
We would like to convey our sympathies for the loss of a fellow comrade.
Have your loved ones military services memorialized by submitting an Illinois Patriot Information Form.
Bing – Illinois Patriot Information, Print the form, Fill it out and mail it in.
God Bless,
Linda Crites
Chaplain - VFW 10302
Ed & Paula Gibson
May 24, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are sorry for your loss.
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