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Milo Halstead Obituary
Services will be at 11 a.m. today in Riggin-Pillatsch and Burke Funeral Home in Carterville with the Rev. Richard Reed officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Carterville with military rites conducted by Marion VFW Hyde-Pillow Post 1301 and Illinois Army National Guard. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, 204 Halfway Road, Marion, IL 62959 or to Grand Avenue Baptist Church, 116 W. Grand Avenue, Carterville, IL 62918. Envelopes will also be available at the funeral home.
Harold was born April 8, 1922, in Carterville to Milo Earnest and Mamie Florence (McRoy) Halstead.
He married Norma June Cannon on June 28, 1947, in Carterville.
He is survived by his wife, Norma June Halstead, of Carterville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Cindy Halstead of Katy, Texas, and Jerry and Kathy Halstead of Carterville; sister, Naomi Anderson, of Venice, Fla.; four grandchildren and their spouses, Natalie and Ricardo Emans of Katy, Texas, Jason and Amber Halstead of Herrin, Aaron Halstead of Carterville, Jennifer Halstead of Carterville; and Emily Halstead of Katy, Texas; two great-grandchildren, Alexandria Emans of Katy, Texas, Kayden Blayne Martin of Adairsville, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; seven sisters, Mildred Reinheimer, Velda Mae Stover, Margaret Bosse, Estel Hammond, Maxine Basler, Joanne Russell and Carol Sue Rains; and a brother, Ralph Gene Halstead.
Harold retired in April 1984 from Norge Industries in Herrin, where he worked as a warehouse manager.
He honorably served our country in the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving overseas in the South Pacific. He was a water tender second class and served on two destroyers, the USS Lawrence and the USS Tausig.
Harold was a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church in Carterville and International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers.
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Memories and Condolences
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Paula Garavalia
May 6, 2011
We are all there with you in spirit today. We will miss Uncle Harold's constant smile & kindness. He was truly a wonderful person. Our love & prayers are with your whole family at this time. Paula & Family, Kathy & Family, Naomi & Family
Tammy Rains Bentrott
May 5, 2011
Dear Aunt Norma, All my thoughts and prayers are with you. Uncle Harold was a very special Uncle and will always be remembered.!! Love,You Tammy
Tammy Rains Bentrott
May 5, 2011
Jerry and Kathy, So sorry to hear about your Dad. He will be greatly missed but always remembered.!!
Tammy Rains Bentrott
May 5, 2011
Keith and Cindy, So sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a wonderfull person and he will greatly be missed.
Jim Cripps
May 5, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mike Murphy
May 5, 2011
Jerry, deepest condolences to you & your family.
Jacque Lynn Yewell Smith
May 5, 2011
Keith, Paul and I are so sorry to hear about your Father. We are praying for the family, it is never an easy time but just remember the memories that you have, it really helps. Paul and Jacque Yewell Smith
Doris Kiesling
May 5, 2011
Kathy and Jerry,
So sorry to learn of your loss. I know that your dear father will be missed. May God's healing be present. We will lift you all in prayer.
In His Love,
Doris Kiesling
May 5, 2011
Our deepest sypathy to you all. Harold was such a special man, and will be missed.
Vivien Ansinelli and family
James Vaughn
May 4, 2011
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Halstead family.
May 4, 2011
Jerry, My deepest sympathy to you and the family.
Dave Cowan Chapel Hill, NC
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