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Johnny Ready Obituary
MASON – Johnny R. Ready, 76, of Mason, formerly of Chatsworth and Wilmington, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday (Oct. 13, 2009) at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Mason Christian Church, Mason.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the church.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Chatsworth-Charlotte Cemetery, Chatsworth.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
He was born May 16, 1933, in Mason, the son of Lynn "Skinny" W. and Myrtle E. (Shumaker) Ready. He married Margarite "Peggy" Sheets on Feb. 4, 1954, in Joliet; she preceded him in death on Dec. 11, 1975. He married Joy Gerdes on May 22, 1980, in Chatsworth.
He was a livestock farmer and truck stop manager for Dresden Oil in Wilmington and Hicks Plaza in Gilman.
He had attended the Chatsworth Methodist Church, had been a Little League manager, Scout Leader for nine years, lifetime NRA member, American Simmental Association member, National Cattlemen's Association member, Illinois Beef member and Illinois Simmental member.
He attended school in Mason, Effingham and Champaign. He was an Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Joy of Mason; sons, Thomas (Lovetta) Ready of Columbus, Ohio, Johnny (Rena) Ready Jr. of Caney, Kan., and Shawn Ready of San Marcos, Texas; daughters, Theresa (Edmond) Noffsinger of LeRoy, Kimberly (Paul) Baumann of Travelers Rest, S.C., and Kathy (Bill) Abry of Pontiac; daughter-in-law, Gina Ready of Bloomington; brothers, Dale Ready of Mason, Jerry (Glenda) Ready of Mahomet and Jim (Pauline) Ready of Charleston; sisters, Barbara Ready of Champaign, Sandra Volpi of Effingham and Lynda Ready of Champaign; 22 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jeffrey Ready; and brother, Urban Ready.
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Michele Davis
October 28, 2009
To Kim and Family - so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you, Michele Davis - Watseka / Vail
1-970-479-5700
Larry Bushue
October 17, 2009
Rest in peace Johnnie old friend. I will never forget the day you set the schoolhouse on fire and got the name Firebug Ready, love ya fellow, Larry
October 17, 2009
Kathy,
I am sorry for your loss. My Aunt Carol and Uncle John Hanlon called and told me. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jean (Kuhring) Butler, Ashmore, IL
PJ Eastin
October 16, 2009
Ms. Barbara Ready & family: Our thoughts are with you and know your memories & faith will sustain you.
Our memories of you and your big ole heart are still fresh with us Ready, & a long overdue, thank you.
Love,
RC & Paula (Mays) Eastin, BCH-ER l970's
George & Janice Guthrie
October 16, 2009
So Sorry to hear about your loss of a loved one,If there is anything we can help with let us know.
George & Janice Guthrie
October 16, 2009
So sorry to here about your loss of a loved one,If their is anything we can help with let us know.
Harry Schriefer
October 15, 2009
Joy and Family of John, you are in my thoughts and prayers. John was my boss at Hicks Plaza back in the late 70's. He was a fine boss as were his children I worked with.
Wilma Clark
October 15, 2009
October 15,2009
YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
WILLIE
SHIRLEY HAMBY
October 14, 2009
YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Marlene DeWeese
October 14, 2009
To the Ready family: You are all in our thoughts and prayers and have our deepest sympathy at the loss of Johnny. It's been many years since I've seen him but to you brothers and sisters I do remember the days long ago when I would go to your parents house and he would be there. We will remember you in our prayers.
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