Peter Conlin

ARTHUR – Peter James "Pete" Conlin, 71, of Arthur passed away at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007, at his residence.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Arcola. Father Barry Harmon will officiate. Burial will be in the Arcola Cemetery, Arcola. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, at the Edwards Funeral Home at 221 E. Main St. in Arcola. A Biblical wake service will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the visitation on Friday, Aug. 10, 2007.

Pete was born on Feb. 23, 1936. He was a son of Peter James and Marie (Moran) Conlin. He married Jody Grobelny on Aug. 29, 1964, in Mattoon.

Survivors include three sons, Kevin P. Conlin of Arthur, and twin sons, Pat Conlin and his wife, Melissa of Arcola and Pete Conlin of Arthur; two grandchildren, Peyton Conlin and Alexis Conlin, both of Arcola; one brother, Richard Conlin of Mattoon; and one sister, Pat Hogan of Macon, Ill.

His parents; his wife, Jody Conlin; and one brother-in-law, Paul Hogan, preceded him in death.

Pete was a member of The Knights of Columbus of Mattoon, and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church of Arcola. He also served his country in the Army Reserve.

Pete was a farmer in the Arthur area his entire life. He had also been a North Okaw Township Trustee and served on the Arthur School Board.

Pete enjoyed being involved with his boys in 4-H, going to the fairs and spending time with his family. Square dancing was a favorite pastime of Pete's. He loved farming and gardening with his dog, Bart by his side, but his greatest source of joy was his grandkids.

Memorials may be made to the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Renovation Fund.