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Stanley Spellious Obituary
SPARLAND - Stanley Glen Spellious, 67, of Sparland, died Feb. 18, 2018 at his home. Born in Lacon on March 12, 1950 to the late George and Mabel Jason-Spellious, he worked as a machinist at Caterpillar for over 30 years. Stan's loves of life were his grandchildren and the Spellious farm.
Stan is survived by: son Scott (Laurie) Spellious of Sparland; daughters Jessica (Doug) Stowe of Tiskilwa, & Janelle (Steve) Vogel of Varna; brother Rick Spellious of Chillicothe; sisters Doris (Carroll) Pruitt of East Peoria, Genevieve (John) Majernik of Streator, Mary (Joseph) Pizzolato of Streator, and Carol (Gary) Fountain of Putnam; nine grandchildren, one great grandchild with another great grandchild due in March 2018. He was preceded in death by four brothers Robert, David, Darrell, Nick, one sister Pat, and sister-in-law Pam.
Cremation rights have been accorded and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 at 3 PM at Lenz Memorial Home in Lacon with visitation from 1 to 3 PM prior to the service. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association and online condolences can be left at [email protected].
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MIKE AND MELINDA HEINZ
March 6, 2018
Lori and Scott, so sorry for your loss. Mike and I only knew your father for a short time, we so enjoyed talking with him at your place. He was so kind and what a great smile, he most certainly loved his family. Hold tight to your memories. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Lois Fechter
February 21, 2018
Paul,Lois and family are sending prayers to the family for your loss. Stan spent a lot of time at our house growing up as a young friend of the boys. We have a lot of good memories of those days. Back then Paul said they had a lot of good games of marbles at recess too!
February 21, 2018
Carol and family very sorry to see this my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Carolyn (Mooney) Britton
Anita Hart
February 21, 2018
So sorry to hear about Stan. Thoughts and prayers are with his family. I know how much he loved his kids and grandkids.
February 21, 2018
Rick, so sorry to hear about Stan. Prayers to the family...
Jenny Newell Anderson
February 21, 2018
Scott, Jessica and Janelle--I am so sorry about the loss of your dad. Lots of good memories of him from growing up. Sending love and prayers for peace and comfort.
Michael Honnold
February 20, 2018
I always enjoyed working with Stan at Caterpillar - he was consistently very helpful and full of knowledge about machining/lathe work.
American Heart Association
February 20, 2018
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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