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Allan Bachman Obituary
PUTNAM - Allan D. Bachman, 85, of rural Putnam died Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at the Veteran's Home of LaSalle.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Willow Springs Mennonite Church in rural Tiskilwa. The Rev. Cal Zehr will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Henry Funeral Home Downtown Chapel. Burial will be in Willow Springs Cemetery.
He was born Sept. 5, 1922, in Cazenovia, Ill., to John and Mary (Bachman) Bachman. He married Doris A. Shrock on Feb. 20, 1947, in Tiskilwa.
He was a farmer in rural Putnam until his retirement.
He was an active member of the Willow Springs Mennonite Church, Gideons International and Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau.
He served in the Air Corp as a sergeant during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Doris; two sons, Dale (Elaine) Bachman and Dean (Beth) Bachman, both of Tiskilwa; one daughter, Marlene (David) Beachy of Paoli, Ind.; six grandchildren; one sister, Eileen Scherty of Low Point; three brothers, Richard Bachman of Metamora, John (Betty) Bachman of Cazenovia and Paul (Lois) Bachman of Metamora; three stepsisters, Minerva Reeb and Orpha Schertz of Metamora and Ruth Gross of East Peoria; and one stepbrother, Russell (Fern) Bachman of Washington, Ill.
He was preceded in death by one daughter.
Memorials may be directed to the Willow Springs Church or the Gideons International Foundation.
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Janet Johnson
May 25, 2008
Dear Doris & Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all in your loss. My parents, Jim and Pauline Tomlinson send prayers and love to you.
Russ & Annalee Yordy
May 25, 2008
Doris and Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. May your happy memories comfort you at this time.
Rosemarie Moore(Hank)
May 23, 2008
Marlene,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers over the loss of your Dad. May you find peace and consolation in the love of your family, wonderful memories, and faith knowing he is with Jesus.
Loren & Ethel Zehr
May 23, 2008
Dear Doris,
During this time of loss, may God's daily presence minister to your needs and give you peace that passes all understanding.
Loren has wonderful memories of the fishing trip he and Allan were on.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Loren & Ethel Zehr
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