Decatur, Illinois
DECATUR - Dr. John Logan Hubbard M.D., 72, of Decatur died Saturday June 25, 2005 in his home. Memorial service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday June 29, 2005 at the First United Methodist Church of Decatur, 201 W. North Street. Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to: University of Illinois Music Library, c/o University of Illinois Foundation at 1305 West Green Street, Urbana, IL. 61801, Decatur Area Arts Council or the First United Methodist Church of Decatur. Dr. Hubbard was born June 4, 1933 in Pontiac, Illinois, the son of Dr. John L and Hazel Swords Hubbard. He married Ardith Kauffman on February 17, 1957 in Eureka, Illinois. He graduated from Minonk High School and attended Illinois Wesleyn University and then Indiana University School of Music. He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. At that time he became interested in medicine and finished his pre-med studies at the University of Illinois, Champaign. He then attended the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago. While studying for his M.D. he did graduate work in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. He was a member of Alpha Kappa Kappa Medical Fraternity. He interned at Illinois Research and Educational Hospital in Chicago. He completed a residency in neurology and neurological surgery at Illinois Neuropsychiatric Institute. He was a Board Certified Neurosurgeon, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Member of the Harvey Cushing Society, Congress of Neurological Surgery, Interurban Neurosurgical Society and Macon County Medical Society. He began practice in Decatur in 1964 as the community's first Neurosurgeon. He retired from active practice in 1996. During his practice and retirement, he maintained a life long interest in music. He contributed to and edited many volumes on railroad history. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Decatur and the Country Club of Decatur. He is survived by his wife of 48 years; daughters, Cindy Funk and husband John of Decatur; Patty Napier and husband Jim of West Des Moines, Iowa; Terri Lichter and husband Brad of Des Moines, Iowa. Grandchildren: Jack, Sarah, Sam, and Julia Funk; Charlie and Lizzie Napier and Kate and John Robert Lichter. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Pauline Morrow. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/LegacyHome.asp
Read MoreDr. John Hubbard took care of me has a young man I was under his care for two years , he always on top of his profession and had sound advice he saved my life no more to be said. R.I.P
May 02, 2017
Dear Ardith & Family,
I only recently learned of John's passing and, with regrets, I've often thought of the times we had together in Champaign and wished we had renewed our friendship in Decatur. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
RICHARD & MARY LEIWEKE
July 22, 2005 | HERRIN, IL
Dear Ardith,
I am so saddened about John's demise. I was in Bombay recently -- hence the reason for the belated response. He was one of the most colorful, charismatic, and brutally honest MDs that I have known. He tried to wring as much as possible out of life. He was truly larger than life. Please accept my condolences and take care.
Kris.
KRIS PATEL
July 15, 2005 | DECATUR, IL
I remember John well. He and his family lived across the street from us on Maple Ave. in Minonk. We used to play together, and had many happy times. Rest in peace, and may God shine His light upon you.
Art Kettelhut
July 02, 2005 | Round Rock, TX
Were neighbors to John when he was growing up in Minonk. I played bridge with his mother many times.
Ray & Emily Zivney
July 01, 2005 | Minonk, IL
Part of the pleasure of attending ITF over the years were my times with John. I recall that John always stayed in the low-rent (dorms) accomodations and we ate many a meal together in the cafeteria. I appreciated John's fresh approach to any subject that might be under discussion
Gordon Jackson
July 01, 2005 | St. Joseph, MI
After meeting John for the first time at the ETW,I felt I had know him my whole life. I will miss him and our conversations about music and trombones . You are in my prayers.
God Bless You
Jose Vidal
July 01, 2005 | Sicklerville, NJ
Our deepest sympathies to all the family. John and I were good friends as children and played a lot together, along with another buddy, Dick Dishinger. May he rest in peace forever
Thomas and Patricia Toler
July 01, 2005 | Sun City Center, FL
I was greatly saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Hubbard. I worked with him in surgery for 31 years and I truly enjoyed every minute, even the "call outs" at 3:00 am. My most sincere condolences to his family. May God bring you peace.
Karen Dennis
June 30, 2005 | Decatur, IL
