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John Ebens Obituary
Born: January 13, 1939 in Oregon, IL
Died: February 6, 2023 in Oregon, IL
Oregon, IL - John W. Ebens, age 84, died Monday, February 6, 2023 at the Serenity Hospice and Home near Oregon. He was born January 13, 1939 near Oregon the son of John and Mildred (Tillett) Ebens. He graduated from Oregon High School in 1957. John married Violet Draege in June of 1958 at the Chana United Methodist Church. He first worked at Carnation Condensed Milk Factory in Oregon for a few years, then worked for Wood Brothers Manufacturing for over 15 years. He worked as a rural mail carrier for the U. S. Post Office over 20 years and also worked at Lorado Taft Field Campus. John enjoyed farming where he raised sheep, pigs, and milked cows. John enjoyed golfing, camping, playing cards, bowling, and playing pool. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Donald, sister Shirley, and son-in-law Ricky Wallace. He is survived by his wife Violet "Vi" Ebens of Oregon; children: Melody Wallace of Oregon; Joe (Julie) Ebens of Oregon; and John Todd Ebens of Chana; 5 grandchildren: John Nickolas Ebens of Rock Falls, IL; Jill Ebens of Charlotte, NC; Jacob Ebens of Houston, TX; Cody Ebens of Oregon, IL; and Travis Ebens of Milledgeville, IL. Funeral service will be held 10:00 am, Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. 7th Street in Oregon, IL with the Pastor Dave Rogula and Pastor Joshua Brown co-officiating. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5-7 pm at the funeral home in Oregon. Burial will be at the Daysville Cemetery near Oregon. A memorial fund is established in John's name for the Chana United Methodist Church and the Serenity Hospice and Home. The family would especially like to thank Silverado Memory Care in St. Charles, IL and Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL for their loving care. Visit www.farrellhollandgale.com to leave a condolence or memory of John.
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