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Gary Anderson Obituary
LACON - Gary Edward Anderson, 73, of Lacon passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2014, at 2:07 a.m. at his residence.
Gary was born June 1, 1940, in rural Lacon, Ill., to Dorothy (Way) and John E. Anderson. He married Jill (Bennington) Haire on May 26, 1979, in Princeton, Ill. She survives.
Between them they shared six children and eight grandchildren. They are: Patricia Heath of Lacon and her children, Abby and Will; Michele Anderson of Peoria; Jennifer (Scott) Johnston of East Peoria and their son, Nate; David (Sue) Anderson of Streator and their son, Brandon; Jackie (Austin) Martin of Lacon and their children, Taylor and Mitch; and Joey (Kristy) Haire of Rincon, Ga., and their children, Luke and Lillie. Also surviving are two brothers, Donald (Charlotte) Anderson of Dacula, Ga., and Carl (Kathy) Anderson of Brimfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Sally Holocker.
Gary served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1958 to 1962.
He worked for Central Illinois Light Company, Lacon office, retiring Jan. 1, 1997, with 32 years of service.
Gary loved the game of softball and never said no to a day of fishing with a buddy or family member!
Cremation rites have been accorded, and a graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. at the Lacon Cemetery. A remembrance lunch will follow at the American Legion in Lacon.
Memorials may be made to the Lacon Sparland Fire Department, the Lacon Ambulance Service or Methodist Hospice Services.
Online condolences can be left at lenzmemorialhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Pam & Ray Barker
March 10, 2014
Jill, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Peggy Kircher
March 9, 2014
Jill sorry for your loss. We remember all the good times.
Debbie (Laible) Palmer
March 9, 2014
Jill, I'm sorry for your loss.
March 8, 2014
Jill, Joe, Jackie and family--I am so sorry to hear about Gary's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Melissa Williams
Lisa R
March 8, 2014
Jill, sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you. I don't really know you personally, just that you were friends with my grandma and "Bub". Hope Gary meets his ornery friend in heaven.
Debbie and Archie Gauwitz
March 8, 2014
So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Our thoughts are with you.
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