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OGLE COUNTY NEWS
16 OBITUARIES
EDWIN E. SMITH
Born: July 16, 1925 in Piqua, OH Died: June 25, 2021 in Long Island, NY Edwin E. Smith, 95, longtime Oregon resident, passed away, peacefully, on Friday, June 25, 2021. He died like he lived, with dignity. He was staying with his daughter, Linda Rundlett, on Long Island New York when he passed. Edwin came from humble beginnings, born in Piqua, Ohio, living with his mother, Edna, and brother Richard. As a young child of divorce, they lived with their grandfather on his farm. This is where Edwin learned the lessons of hard work and the value of a dollar. Working from sunup to sundown taught him one thing: He wasn’t cut out to be a farmer. This knowledge launched him into
DAVID W. ATTEBERRY Born: March 12, 1955 Died: July 25, 2021
MT. MORRIS – David W. Atteberry, age 66, passed away suddenly on July 25, 2021 in KSB Hospital. David was born on March 12, 1955 in Fairfield, IL, the son of Theodore & Mary (Masterson) Atteberry. He graduated from Oblong High School. David served in the United States Navy for 7 years. David married Vivian Boone on June 15, 1991 in Mt. Morris, IL. David worked for Sea World and Universal Florida as an electrician, and he was an
higher learning, where he moved to Oregon and attended Oregon Bible College. He married Mary Lou Potts on January 2, 1945, in Richmond, Indiana. They had two children, Eddie and Linda. Early in his career, Edwin’s job took him, his wife Mary Lou and their two small children to California for several years, where they established many lifelong friendships. In 1963, they settled in Oregon, Illinois where he lived for 58 years. Edwin had a long career at E.D. Etnyre & Co., where he began in the machine shop, but after a couple of weeks there, was asked to “come into the office” where they offered him a desk job, accordingly with his kind personality, sharp skills and engineer’s mindset. In the late ‘60s, he secured a million-dollar Army contract for Etnyre’s, for a fleet of trucks, and traveled with Roger Etnyre to St. Louis to sign the paperwork. Edwin set up the first data-processing computer center used at Etnyre’s, and secured a staff who truly enjoyed working for him. After 38 years at Etnyre’s, Edwin retired
and went on to work for UniSys Corporation for several years, traveling to Green Bay, Wisconsin, to work as Tech Support for their computer systems. After the loss of Mary Lou, he married Joan Hall, of Grand Rapids, MI, on October 26, 1991. They shared 20 happy years, and enjoyed traveling, family get-togethers and just being with one another. Edwin always had a mind for business but raised his family in a loving, humble and purposeful way, never needing to be the center of attention, allowing others around him to shine. In his later years, what made him happiest were visits from family, friends, his iPad, news channel and lift chair. He never asked for a thing, but was always willing to give anything he had to help others. A Life Well Lived…….. Edwin is survived by his daughter, Linda (Smith) Rundlett, Wading River, New York; four stepchildren, Ken Hall, Phoenix, AZ, Connie Ramsey, Front Royal, VA, Gail Bratcher, Milan, TN, and Kerry Hall, Rockford,
electrical Inspector for Winnebago County, IL retiring in 2020. David loved his twin grandsons; fishing; playing Xbox; helping others; and he was strong in his faith; but most of all, he loved his time with his family. David is survived by his wife, Vivian Atteberry, Mt. Morris, IL; children, Jessica (Frank) Rago of Carol Stream, IL and Justin Atteberry of Chicago, IL; grandsons, Lincoln and Lennon Rago of Carol Stream, IL; mother, Mary Coffman of Robinson, IL; brothers, Ted (Susan) Atteberry of Robinson, IL, Clifford (Brenda) Atteberry of Robinson, IL, Jeff (Renee) of Goodlettsville, TN, John (Dianna) Atteberry of Robinson, IL, and Steve (Cara) Atteberry of Flat Rock, IL; sister, Helen (Dan) Tabb of Montgomery, IN; and several nieces and nephews. David is preceded in death by his father, Theodore Atteberry. Cremation rites have been accorded with Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris, IL. A celebration of life for David will be held at a later date.
LOWELL DEWALL
Illinois; sister Zola Jayne Schnelle, Vandalia, Ohio; brothers, Richard, West Milton, Ohio, Terry Smith, Tipp City, Ohio, Norman “Butch” Smith, Vandalia, Ohio, and Gary Smith, Guntersville, Alabama; as well as several loving nieces and nephews all across the country. He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Mary Lou, who passed away in 1991. He then married Joan Hall, who predeceased him in 2012. He was also predeceased by his son, Eddie Smith Jr., Dixon, IL, stepson Ray Hall, Grand Rapids, MI, sisters Carole Temple, Dayton, Ohio, Jackie Smith and Susie Hornbeck, both of Vandalia, Ohio. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 31, at 11 a.m. at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon, Pastor Michael Hoffman officiating, followed by Interment in Riverview Cemetery. A luncheon will follow for family and friends at Maxson Manor Restaurant. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.
from hunting, fishing, sports, texting jokes, watching the Bachelor, playing chess and Born: March 7, 1952 croquet, building zip lines and many other Died: July 25, 2021 crazy inventions. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, his chickens, wood working, trying to On Sunday, July 25, duplicate puzzles and games he saw, making 2021, Lowell DeWall, loving husband, amaz- brick oven pizza, and his latest challenge of panning for gold. You could always count on ing father, and papa, Lowell if you mentioned something you wantpassed away at the ed because he would go find it on Facebook age of 69. Marketplace or just build it himself. Lowell Lowell was born March 7, 1952, to Lloyd would have it at your house before you knew it. Lowell always had a good joke and a sparand Ethel DeWall of Baileyville. He attended Forreston High School where he met the love kle in his smile, which will be greatly missed by all who had the honor of knowing him. of his life Jackie Rosenbaum. They were senior prom king and queen in high school. They Surviving is his wife, Jackie DeWall; children, Mandy (Jamie) Hafferty and Kyle (Amanda) were sweethearts, lovers, best friends, and DeWall; and grandchildren, Hunter and Hailee did everything together. In less than 3 short DeWall, and Avery and Tanner Hafferty. months, they were going to be celebrating Lowell was preceded in death by his parents their 50th wedding anniversary on a monthand sister. long camping adventure out west in their Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday new R-Pod travel trailer. July 29, 2021, at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home, Lowell owned and operated his own painting business for 45 years where he was Forreston. Rev. Jerry Martz will officiate. Visitation Wednesday July 28, 2021, from known for the perfection of his work. Lowell 4 to 7 p.m., also at Burke Tubbs Funeral was well known for being one of the hardest Home, Forreston. Burial will be in White Oak working guys there ever was. Lowell and Cemetery. Jackie raised two children, Mandy, and Kyle A memorial has been established for New whom he was very proud of. He also loved Life Community Center in Lowell’s memory. his four grandchildren, Hunter and Hailee Please sign Mr. DeWall’s guestbook and DeWall and Avery and Tanner Hafferty who share a remembrance at www.burketubbs. all knew him as Papa Dede. He was a part com of his kids and grandkids lives in every way
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