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Ray Treece Obituary
He was born Dec. 24, 1918, in Anna, the son of Roy and Helen Westbrooks Treece. He married Margaret Ann Treece in February 1948 in Cobden. She preceded him in death May 26, 2011.
Ray is survived by his two daughters, Lynn A. (Benson D.) Poirier of Makanda and Janet Lea (Henry B.) Nennstiel of Metropolis; two grandchildren, Benson T. (Christina) Poirier of Anna and Erin T. Poirier of Makanda; three great-grandchildren, Gunnar, Margaret and Benson; other relatives; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Margaret Ann Treece.
Ray proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy in Guam during World War II, and later was a Navy Seabees.
He retired from Illinois Central Railroad after nearly 40 years. He was a member of Carroll P. Foster Post 3455 of the VFW in Anna, Cobden American Legion Post 259 and Cobden Masonic Lodge 466.
The family would like to thank the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna for the special care and "family type" treatment Ray received.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2012, in Casper Cemetery in Anna, with Father Federico Higuera officiating. Military honors will be conducted at the graveside by Carroll P. Foster Post 3455 and the Funeral Honors Team of Marion. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Masonic rites by Cobden Masonic Lodge 466 will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Casper Cemetery. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and cemetery.
To view this obituary and leave a condolence for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tom Treece
February 28, 2023
Did not know Ray, but shared an experience at different times (Navy Seabees), lived in the same county, and a last name. Thankful for his service during trying times. Wanted to acknowledge him and his memory.
Carole Ann (Treece) Scaggs
February 28, 2022
It's been 10 years since you went home. You & Margaret Ann are still very much missed. I know you are sharing lots of laughs with my Dad & grandparents!
Tom Treece
March 11, 2012
Fair winds and following seas to a fellow U.S. Navy Seabee from Southern Illinois. Tom and Deb Treece
March 8, 2012
Dear Lynn and families, we are praying for you at this difficult time. Your dad was a wonderful person that everybody will always think of him. Please take care...Neung Thailand
Sherri Anderson
March 6, 2012
Janet and family -
I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family during this time of great sorrow. May the memories of your Daddy bring you a smile when you think of him.
Carole Scaggs
March 5, 2012
Dear Lynn Ann, Janet, and families, Your dad was a great guy and I will miss him so much. I'm glad I got to visit with him at Christmas. I'm thinking of you all. Carole Ann
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