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Edwards - Richard C. Ivey, 83, of Edwards passed away at 9:55 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2010, at his residence.
Richard was born Aug. 21, 1926, the son of Howard and Margary Sawyer Ivey. He married Marianna Chambers on June 4, 1947, in Kickapoo. She survives.
His parents and three brothers, Bernard, Larry and Tom, preceded him in death.
Surviving are six children, Peggy (William) Shane of Princeville, Betty (Joseph) Heinz of Edwards, Sally (Ronald) Eller of Chillicothe, Patty (Brent) Rosenbaum of Edwards, Richard Rick (Kim) Ivey of Peoria and Tammy (Matt) Ivey of Peoria. Also surviving are 24 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
Richard worked for V. Jobsts for 12 years and C. Iber for 10 years. While working construction, he also farmed all of his life.
He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII on the Battle Ship Wisconsin and the USS Revenge.
He was a lifetime member of the Dunlap American Legion Post 1078 and the Kickapoo Sportsman Club.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Kickapoo.
Richard was a loving, caring husband, father and friend. He enjoyed baseball, fishing, golf and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Kickapoo. Father Joseph Dondanville will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in the Parrish Hall. Recitation of the rosary will be at 7 p.m. Burial, with military honors, will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Kickapoo. Hammitt-Hott Funeral Home in Princeville is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Private condolences may be sent to the family via www.hammitt-hott.com.
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Kim Brooks-Miller Sink
March 16, 2010
Dearest Ivey Family- Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dick was great in putting up with all us "neighborhood" kids on Challacombe Road. He was and always will be a true champ in my book!
God bless you all during this tough time.
With much sympathy,
Kim (Trumpe) Brooks-Miller Sink
Becky Cummins
March 16, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Let it be a comfort that he isn't suffering any more. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gary & Sally Kulik
March 16, 2010
Maryann and family: We are so sorry for your loss and admire Dick for handling his illness with such courage dignity. Know that all of you are in our hearts.
steve & bonnie campbell
March 15, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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Melissa (Golden) Henricks
March 15, 2010
I am so sorry for the loss. What a great man. I will miss him terribly, he meant a great deal to me. I send love to all the family.
Becky Boland-Bachner
March 15, 2010
May God bless you all in this time of sorrow. You have my deepest sympathy.
Gary Bennett
March 15, 2010
Dear Ivey Family,
Sorry to hear of Uncle Dick's passing. I have great memories of visiting the farm and I admired Uncle Dick's great work ethic. He will be deeply missed. Our prayers are with you.
Steve Frye
March 15, 2010
I am very sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Dick and Dad discussing their farming prowess. I know he will be greatly missed by all.
Steve Frye
Ann (Frye) Barborinas
March 14, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have very fond memories of Dick while growing up. You have my deepest sympathy.
Barb Ashcraft
March 14, 2010
It was an honor to know you Dick and to be counted as one of your many, many friends. You were loved and will be missed.
March 14, 2010
We will miss you Grandpa. Please give Uncle Bernie a hug from me. I love you!
Annie
Kathi Blackwell
March 14, 2010
My deepest sympathy and prayers to Marianna Ivey, loving wife of Dick Ivey, all the children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren. May God comfort you during this time of great loss. He was a wonderful, loving & caring man.
Kathi Blackwell
Harold & Annie Snider
March 14, 2010
Marianna, Betty and Family,We are sorry for your loss. Please rest assured that our prayers and thoughts are with you all, during this difficult time.
Kathy Guiliani
March 14, 2010
Mary Ann, Rick and family, So sorry to hear of Mr. Ivey's passing. Hoping and praying you get much comfort from all your friends and large family. Time will ease the grief and then you will be able to look back on all the memories.
Richard Peterson
March 14, 2010
Dear Ivey Family
My wife and I are returning from Nebraska to florida today having buried my mother yesterday. Please know that you are all in our prayers as you celebrate his life. He was always one of my favorite customers to talk with and I always appreciated the loyalty that he had for both the bank and for me.
Dick Peterson
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