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William Etherton Obituary
Buffalo, IL—William "Bill" Etherton, 92, of Buffalo, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2019.
Bill was born on February 10, 1927, in Lanesville Township where he was raised on the farm by his parents Alda and Elmer. He Married Peggy Higginson on July 23, 1946.
In 1946 Bill enlisted in the 11th Airborn Division as a paratrooper and served in Japan for two years. Upon his return he and Peggy started farming raising corn, beans, hogs, cattle and four children.
Bill was a member of the Sangamon County Farm Bureau, Sangamon County Pork Producers, Sangamon County Extension Council, Mechanicsburg Farmers Grain Elevator, 4-H leader in Lanesville, Illiopolis School board, Illini bank and was one of the founding members of the Mechanicsburg Citizens Bank.
He is preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Alda (McDaniel); brother and sister in law, Jack and Betty Etherton; and sister, JoAnn Mendenhall.
He is survived by his wife Peggy of 73 years; children, Linda (Charles) Cooper, William (Jill) Etherton, Julie Sidles, and Kathy (Gary) Booker; grandchildren, Shawn (Jackie) and Patrick (Airn) Etherton, Philip (Lindsey) Sidles, Amy (John) Depner, Sara Cooper and William (Shalese) Cooper; 11 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Private services are being held with a Life Celebration at a later date.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the William N. Etherton Agriculture Scholarship c/o Sangamon County Farm Bureau Foundation, 2631 Beechler Court, Springfield, IL. 62703.
Fullenwider-Park Funeral Home, 200 S. Church St., Mechanicsburg, IL 62545 is in charge of arrangements.
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Lisa Herrin
September 13, 2021
Remembering Bill. After my father died I was having dinner with your family on Marco island. Bill said nice things about dad and told me he missed his friend. Time goes by and now I miss your dad too. Our families shared lots of life's moments big and small. RIP Bill.
Denise (Thornton) Sperry
September 28, 2019
Condolences to the Etherton family. My family was very familiar with Bill and he was a good, fun, kind man.
Carl and Jo Galloway
September 23, 2019
We cherish our memories of Bill and Peg. We know what a void he leaves. Our thoughts are with you.
Carl & Jo Galloway
September 22, 2019
So sorry to read this. Prayers for your family.
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Sherry Ramsey
September 22, 2019
So sorry for you loss. May God give you peace, strength and comfort at this time.
Sincerely,
Sherry Mendenhall Ramsey
Bobby & April Dambacher
September 21, 2019
sorry for your loss. prayers to the family.
Nancy Williams
September 21, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Bill will be missed by many. I'm happy to have had him as my friend.
Lisa Herrin, Milo and Gabi
September 19, 2019
I am very sorry for your loss.
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