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Glenn Shipley Obituary
PHILO – Glenn "Jug" Shipley, 78, of Philo passed away at 12:30 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2009, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
Funeral service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at Philo Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Cindy Shepherd officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church. There will be a private burial at a later date. Freese Funeral Home 407 N. Bourne, Tolono, is handling arrangements.
Mr. Shipley was born Aug. 21, 1930, in East Chicago, Ind., a son of Glen and Mildred Ulm Shipley. He married Shirley Vanderhoof on July 20, 1952, in Tolono. She survives.
Also surviving are his daughter, Vicki (Steve) Jackisch of Cantrall; a son, Dale (Kathleen) Shipley of Philo; and two grandchildren, Amy and Matt Shipley of Philo.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Shipley was member of Philo Presbyterian Church and Tolono Masonic Lodge.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
He was a barber and owned and operated Unity Lanes in Tolono for years and later was real estate developer.
Memorial may be made to Carle Hospice.
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Pam Lauster
June 8, 2009
Shirley, Just heard about you loosing Jug.Sorry for your loss. He was always such a joy to be around. Many memories of his Mom and Dad coming to Seymour to visit Mom and Dad and our visits to their house. I know he will be missed by all. He always made people laugh. Cousin Pam & Mike and all the rest of the Vance family.
Cathy (Beetle) Tingley
June 2, 2009
You have my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Jug. I have many memories of him at the bowling alley and my parents always enjoyed his sense of humor. May your memories comfort you now.
Candi Mattlin-Scott
June 2, 2009
Our condolences to your family. Jug was a great guy and a good friend to our dad, Kenny Mattlin. May you find peace and strength during this difficult time.
Jo Anne Hanks-Dickherber
June 2, 2009
May you find comfort knowing that Jug is now resting in the loving hands of the Lord. May the prayers of all who care for you give you strength in these sorrowful days.
Deb, Dan, & Levi Sloan
June 2, 2009
We have lots of happy memories of Jug--most linked with Dad and their escapades. He was always such a great friend to Dad and they were forever trying some new scheme. Dan remembers all the fishing conversations particularly. We will miss him a lot. Love, Deb Wiley-Sloan, Dan & Levi
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