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Ivan Black Obituary
TRIVOLI - Ivan W. Black, 75, of Trivoli died at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, at his residence.
He was born Nov. 17, 1932, in Yates City to Russel and Mildred (Patterson) Black.
Surviving are two daughters, Sonja (Rick) Feurhammer of Rantoul and Tammy (Ron) Carson of Delavan; grandchildren, Ryan and Samantha Pomrenke, Jessica and Nicholas Carson; great-grandson, Avery Pomrenke; three nieces; and stepsons, Stuart Webb of St. David and Steve Webb of Hanna City.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Rhea Blust; infant brother, Viril Keith Black; and stepson, Scott Webb.
Ivan was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War.
He worked for Caterpillar Inc. in the accounting department, in the Mapleton plant, retiring in 1995.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Graveside services with military honors will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington, Ill.
Arrangements are by Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood.
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Dale Blackmer
November 27, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.Ivan was a good classmate and football friend. He will be missed.
John Trigg
November 27, 2007
I worked with Ivan for several years in factory accounting . He was the kind of man that anyone would want to work with. He made the days at work a pleasure . Im glad to have known Ivan , and extend my sincere sympathy to Ivans family . John Trigg
Ron Brown
November 27, 2007
I was deeply saddened when I read about Ivan's passing. We worked together at Mapleton Caterpillar and fished together many times. I will keep you my prayers during your time of sorrow.
Hap - Nanc Howard
November 27, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time.
I was at Western with Ivan and what a great guy. He was a friend.
Played football against him.
Jim Brentz
November 27, 2007
Sorry for your loss. Ivan and I played football, next to each other. I was a year behind. I was glad to set next to him at a dinner almost 3 years ago during the hall of fame induction. (Canton) Great Guy.
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