Arthur Endress Obituary

PRINCEVILLE - Arthur W. Endress, 76, of Princeville died at 12:23 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2008, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Arthur was born April 20, 1931, in Speer, Ill., the son of Henry and Marie Schmitgall Endress. He married Edith Hill on Jan. 23, 1954, in Tahlequah, Okla. She survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Cheryl Endress of Peoria and Rita (and Kevin) Kirk of St. Peters, Mo.; three grandchildren, Justin, Stacey and Drew; one brother, Sam (and Dora) Endress of Morton; and one sister, Miriam (and Dan) Messerli of Peoria.

His parents, one granddaughter, two brothers and six sisters preceded him in death.

Arthur was a United States Marines veteran serving during the Korean conflict and was a lifetime member of the Princeville American Legion Post No. 248.

He was a general contractor in the Princeville area for many years.

Arthur was a charter and current member of the Princeville Lions Club, where he was Past President and Past Lion Zone Chairman. He also was a Lions Melvin Jones Fellow.

Arthur was a former Princeville Village Board member for 12 years.

He enjoyed collecting antiques, caps and Lions memorabilia. Arthur also enjoyed square dancing and camping.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at First Presbyterian Church, Princeville. The Rev. Harry Losey will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at Hammitt-Hott Funeral Home, Princeville. Burial will be in Princeville Cemetery, with military rites conducted by Princeville American Legion Post No. 248 and Princeville VFW Post No. 1255.

Memorial contributions may be made to Akron/Princeville Ambulance Service or Princeville Lions Club.

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Published by Peoria Journal Star on Mar. 30, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Endress

10 Entries

Joe Maxwell

April 2, 2008

Art was a lifelong ambassador of friendship and good will for all who knew him. He proudly served the community and will long be remembered as a good man who gave back more than he took out of life. I'm sure he will be standing at the gates welcoming all good people to a higher place. I am proud to have known and worked with Art. His goodness rubbed off, on lots of people.

christopher wood

April 2, 2008

Art stopped by my house about 2 months ago and introduced himself after seeing my Marine Corps sticker on the car. I've lived in Princeville for almost 9 years and I think that he is the second person that has done that. He took me to a Lion's Club meeting and introduced me to everyone. I had only known Art for a short time and he was kind and happy. My condolences to the family. He will indeed be missed and was without a doubt and huge asset to the community.

Ron Rosenow

April 2, 2008

Art hired me for summer work when I was in my first teaching job in Princeville. He was fair, always positive and will be remembered as just a "great guy!" My condolences to his family.

Mitch DENNISON

March 31, 2008

Rita, my condolences to you and your family my dad passed away a little over a year ago and I know exactly what you are feeling .

Ramona Barrett

March 31, 2008

Edith, Cheryl, & Rita,
You have my deepest sympathy. I remember Art well and with a smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you all now.

Vicki Cooley

March 30, 2008

My condolences to Rita and the Endress Family. Rita I think the last time I saw you was at Methodist Hospital in the elevator about 18 years ago.. You dated my brother in high school and we still talk about your marshmellow breakfast rolls you made us!! My Dad passed away over a year ago so I know the heartache you feel.
Vicki Dennison Cooley

Ron Rodeghiero

March 30, 2008

My sincerest condolences to the family for your loss. Though it has been many years, the memory of the times we shared have never been forgotten. Art's life was one of God's gifts to anyone who was able to share a part of it.

Marian Crull

March 30, 2008

Dear Edith and family,
We have many happy memories of Art when we were still square dancing with you both and also the
special parties. We are very sorry to hear of Art's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sorry we won't be home in time for the service. Take care. Harry and Marian Crull, Mesa, AZ (winter home)

Jim & Janice Gruber

March 30, 2008

Cheryl : I am deeply sorry for the loss of your father. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jack Nevlida

March 30, 2008

Thanks for being yourself. I remember years ago staying with you and Edith from time to time. Those were very good days for me. You have a way of putting your own "touch" on everything you do. Most people will agree that know and love you. Take care old friend see you on the other side. Jack

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