Joseph Edward "Ed" Andres

Joseph Edward "Ed" Andres, 62, of Mattoon, peacefully passed from this life surrounded by family and friends at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2006, at his residence. Funeral services in tribute to his life will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 22, at the Schilling Funeral Home. The Reverend Dr. Mark Prevo will officiate. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. this (Thursday) evening at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Ed was born on August 1, 1944 in Mattoon, a son of Bruce and Wilma (Hance) Andres. He married Linda Brown on April 5, 1969. Survivors include his wife, Linda Andres of Mattoon; his mother, Wilma Andres of Humboldt; his daughter, Toni Andres of Mattoon, one sister, Linda Pierce and husband Ron of Charleston; one sister-in-law, Dorinda Phillips and husband Chuck of Mattoon; one brother-in-law, Oscar Brown III and his wife Audrey all of Mattoon; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Mr. Andres was a welder for the Street Department for the City of Mattoon. He was also the owner and operator of Andres Welding for 20 years. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and formerly attended the First Christian Church. He was also a member of the Illinois National Guard, American Legion, Eagles Club, Loyal Order of the Moose, Liberty ABATE, and the 40 & 8th. Ed loved fishing, gardening, and riding his Harley. Memorial gifts in his honor are suggested to the American Cancer Society or to donor's choice.