David W. Atteberry, Lowell DeWall, Bernice Horton, Edwin 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 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, 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.

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 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

Born: March 7, 1952 Died: July 25, 2021

On Sunday, July 25, 2021, Lowell DeWall, loving husband, amazing father, and papa, passed away at the age of 69. Lowell was born March 7, 1952, to Lloyd and Ethel DeWall of Baileyville. He attended Forreston High School where he met the love of his life Jackie Rosenbaum. They were senior prom king and queen in high school. They were sweethearts, lovers, best friends, and did everything together. In less than 3 short months, they were going to be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on a monthlong camping adventure out west in their new R-Pod travel trailer.

Lowell owned and operated his own painting business for 45 years where he was known for the perfection of his work. Lowell was well known for being one of the hardest working guys there ever was. Lowell and Jackie raised two children, Mandy, and Kyle whom he was very proud of. He also loved his four grandchildren, Hunter and Hailee DeWall and Avery and Tanner Hafferty who all knew him as Papa Dede. He was a part of his kids and grandkids lives in every way from hunting, fishing, sports, texting jokes, watching the Bachelor, playing chess and croquet, building zip lines and many other crazy inventions. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, his chickens, wood working, trying to duplicate puzzles and games he saw, making brick oven pizza, and his latest challenge of panning for gold. You could always count on Lowell if you mentioned something you wanted because he would go find it on Facebook Marketplace or just build it himself. Lowell would have it at your house before you knew it. Lowell always had a good joke and a sparkle in his smile, which will be greatly missed by all who had the honor of knowing him.

Surviving is his wife, Jackie DeWall; children, Mandy (Jamie) Hafferty and Kyle (Amanda) DeWall; and grandchildren, Hunter and Hailee DeWall, and Avery and Tanner Hafferty.

Lowell was preceded in death by his parents and sister.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday July 29, 2021, at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home, Forreston. Rev. Jerry Martz will officiate. Visitation Wednesday July 28, 2021, from 4 to 7 p.m., also at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home, Forreston. Burial will be in White Oak Cemetery.

A memorial has been established for New Life Community Center in Lowell’s memory.

Please sign Mr. DeWall’s guestbook and share a remembrance at www.burketubbs. com