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Joseph Alden Obituary
CHILLICOTHE - Joseph H. Alden, 54, of Chillicothe died Friday evening, Feb. 6, 2015, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Joe was born in Oregon, the son of Joseph C. and Helen L. Kennison.
Surviving are his mother, Helen L. Alden of Chillicothe; three brothers, Michael (Pat) Alden of Rome, John (Tracy) Alden of Belle Plains, Iowa, and Richard Alden of Peoria; his longtime girlfriend, whom he lived with, Ann M. Franson; and numerous nieces, great-nieces, nephews and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Joe worked at JT Fennell Company and then for Allied Welding as a machinist. He also did handyman services and some carpentry work around Chillicothe.
Joe was a Mason of George Washington Lodge 222 A.F.&A.M. of Chillicothe, where he was very active and enjoyed being a part of.
Joe also was a motorcycle enthusiast. He loved motorcycles.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 10, 2015, at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, at the funeral home, with Masonic rites at 7 p.m. Burial will be held in the Chillicothe City Cemetery.
Joe's online memorial website may be viewed at www.hurdfamilyfunerals.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
February 10, 2015
To the loving family of Joseph, you have my condolences. My the Lord of peace himself give you peace constantly in every way. May the Lord be with all of you.
DS
Todd McAllister
February 9, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this difficult time . From a old Sparland Grade School classmate
Francy DeVries
February 9, 2015
I light this candle in honor of a kind man. Sending prayers to his loved ones
Osborne
February 9, 2015
DRAW CLOSE TO GOD AND HE WILL DRAW CLOSE TO YOU. (4/8) SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Karen Crabel
February 9, 2015
You will be so missed, a gentle giant with a big heart!
February 9, 2015
To the family of Joseph Alden, my sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort give you peace.
Sincerely, Chicago, Illinois
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