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Sam Hodgett Passes Away
Click here for more. Sam Hodgett Obituary | Oct 3, 2024 | Kewanee, IL (golnickschuenemanfh.com)
Cathy Rutherford Passes Away
A Celebration of Life for Cathy Rutherford will be held on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 from 12-4 p.m. at the Martinsville Community Center, 122 W Cumberland St, Martinsville, IL 62442. Food and beverages will be available. Any memorial contributions can be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Please notify Kent Hardway by October 31st if you will be able to come. You can text/call him at 217-259-4169 or send him a note to 5568 E US Hwy 40, Martinsville, IL 62442. http://pearceobits.casketpics.com/.../catherine-a... Catherine A Rutherford.pdf
Dossie Minor Passes Away
Click here for more. Obituary | Dossie Lee Minor of Springfield, Illinois | Ruby Funeral Services & Chapel, Inc. (drrubydavisfuneralhome.com)
Norman "Bud" Thompson Passes Away
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Obituary information for Norman L. "Bud" Thompson (airsman-hires.com)
LeRoy Moyer has passed away
Click here for more. LeRoy C. Moyer Obituary (1943 - 2024) - Decatur, Illinois
James "Bud" Hanna has passed away
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Connel Willis has passed away
Click here for more. Obituary | Connel A. Willis of Steger, Illinois | Smits Funeral Homes Ltd. (smitsfh.com)
Mike Arnold has passed away.
Click here for more. Michael Wayne Arnold of Keosauqua, Iowa | Powers-Kell Funeral Home (powerskellfuneralhome.com)
Chad Williams has passed away.
Click here for more. Chad E. Williams Obituary 2024 - McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory (mcguireanddaviesfuneralhome.com)
Russell "Rip" Crotchett has passed away.
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Stan Miller has passed away.
Click here for more Obituary | Stanley W. Miller of Etna Green, Indiana | Thompson Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home (tlyfh.com)
Les Banks has passed away.
Click here for more. Les Banks Obituary (1939 - 2023) - Belvidere, IL - My Web Times (legacy.com)
Dylan Niefeldt has passed away
Click here for more. Dylan W. Nietfeldt Obituary 2023 - Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home (feddehelfrichcrossfh.com)
Alan Bowen has passed away
Click here for more. Alan Bowen, 77, dies – U.S. Trotting News (ustrottingnews.com)
Buddy Simpson has passed away
Click here for more. Perry “Buddy” Simpson, 93, dies – U.S. Trotting News (ustrottingnews.com)
Lynn Wilfong has passed away
Click here for more. Lynn Wilfong, 84, dies – U.S. Trotting News (ustrottingnews.com)
Mark Fletcher passes away
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Robert Decker Has Passed Away
Bobby Decker has passed away. Click here for more. https://ustrottingnews.com/robert-decker-86-dies/
Kay Willis Passes Away
Kay Willis has paced away. Click here for more. https://www.freepressnewspapers.com/content/cynthia-willis?fbclid=IwAR0XWT5iazVM2SnDhB0sefQhMsZzMqzhRowVWIEpdBG2ihgV_HMxbB8znN8
Tom D. Tetrick Passes Away
Tom D. Tetrick has passed away. Click here for more. Obituary for Tom D Tetrick | Johnson and Vaughn Funeral Home, Inc. (johnsonvaughn.com)
Doug Lyons Passes Away
Doug Lyons has passed away. Click here for more. https://ustrottingnews.com/douglas-lyons-66-dies/
Rick Finn Passed Away
Rick Finn has passed away. Click here for more. https://ustrottingnews.com/rick-finn-64-dies/
Don Filomeno Passes Away
Longtime Chicago horseman Don Filomeno has passed away. Click here for more. https://ustrottingnews.com/donald-a-filomeno-82-dies/
Bob Groter Passes Away
Bob Groter has passed away. Click here for more. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/robert-groter-obituary?id=40590060
Paul Everett Has Passed Away
Paul Everett passed away early in the morning on January 1. Although he had lived with Parkinson’s, multiple myeloma, and heart disease for years, his death was quick and unexpected. He was an extraordinary person – a musician, a maker, a preacher, an engineer, a thinker, and an enthusiastic pursuer of whimsy. He experienced wonder easily, and fell in love with all manner of ideas, artists, folk music, and games; his passions were sufficiently interesting and infectious that he gathered communities around himself. He was loved by many. Please join us on January 14th, 1pm, to remember him and celebrate his life. You can join us in person at 29 Grant Ave n Endicott, NY, or via livestream at Living Hope Church, Endicott New York.
Bruce Krause Has Passed Away
January 3, 2023/
We are sad to hear that longtime Illinois harness horsemen Bruce Krause has passed away.
Steve Wagoner Passes Away
December 28, 2022
Steve Wagoner has passed away. Click here for more. https://www.edwardsfh.net/obituaries/steve-wagoner
October 25, 2022
John Brown has passed away. Click here for more. https://ustrottingnews.com/john-w-brown-93-dies/
July 29, 2022
Mary Lea Jeffers has passed away. Click here for more. https://obits.mlive.com/us/obituaries/themonitor/name/mary-jeffers-obituary?id=36029330&fbclid=IwAR2UKxSB1MpJAnMPvnmNq4NOeXnxszgCfSOtKrx28Py6c3RL9pkvo0Pz00A
July 25, 2022
The IHHA is saddened to report that Billy Galvin has passed away. There will be a celebration of Billy’s life at 7pm on Tuesday, July 26. 525 Melrose Lane, Beecher, IL.
Curtis Rice Passes Away
July 8, 2022
The IHHA is saddened to hear of the passing of Curtis Rice. Our prayers and condolences go out to all of his family and friends. We will post an update if we hear any more.
May 4, 2022
Nick Mouw has passed away. Click here for more. http://ustrottingnews.com/nick-mouw-69-dies/
Marvin “Tuffy” Owen Mathias Passes Away
April 25, 2022
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January 12, 2022
Larry Banks has passed away. Click here for details. https://www.knollcrest.net/obituaries/Larry-E-Banks?obId=23649085#/obituaryInfo
December 3, 2021
Long-time harness racing fan Leona Steven has passed away. Click here for more. https://www.news-gazette.com/obituaries/leona-steven/article_45eaca24-5304-11ec-bc38-03df629ac5bf.html
Arrangements for Carl Becker announced.
November 30, 2021
Carl Becker has passed away. Click here for more. http://ustrottingnews.com/arrangements-announced-for-carl-becker/
November 18, 2021
Dorris Simpson has passed away. Click here for more. http://ustrottingnews.com/dorris-d-simpson-89-dies/
Jim Jesk has passed away.
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October 20, 2021
Eric Ledford has passed away. Click here for more. Eric Ledford, 50, dies; arrangements set – U.S. Trotting News (ustrottingnews.com)
Larry “Brad” Price Passes Away
September 30, 2021
Larry “Brad” Price passes away. Click here for more. https://www.airsman-hires.com/obituaries/L-Brad-Price?obId=22499524
July 26, 2021
Carol Longo has recently passed away. A celebration of her life will be held at Main Street Exchange in Crete on Thursday, July 29 from 5-8.
July 7, 2021
Click here for more. http://ustrottingnews.com/albert-jozwiak-78-dies/
June 25, 2021
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Eleanor Rose Poore Passes Away
June 21, 2021
Eleanor Rose Poore – Cook Funeral Chapel
June 9, 2021
JAMES BUSCARINI Obituary (1964 – 2021) – ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL – Daily Herald (legacy.com)
April 21, 2021
http://ustrottingnews.com/wayne-plowman-83-dies/
April 21, 2021
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/theherald-news/name/paul-smith-obituary?pid=198393086
April 7, 2021
Click for complete obituary. Teagan Tetrick
March 12, 2021
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March 4, 2021
January 22, 2021
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Larry Mulvey Passes Away
November 12, 2020
Ron Banks Passes Away
October 28, 2020
https://www.lundbergfuneral.com/obituary/Ronald-Banks
Homer Henke Passes Away
September 29, 2020
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetelegraph/obituary.aspx?n=homer-henke&pid=196857477
Phillip Martin Passes Away
August 31, 2020
http://ustrottingnews.com/phillip-martin-80-dies/
Bea Farber Passes Away
August 12, 2020
http://ustrottingnews.com/update-bea-farber-queen-bea-dies-at-age-79/
Stephen Thomas “Doc” Seabaugh Passes Away
July 10, 2020
https://www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Stephen-Seabaugh/#!/Obituary
Bob Molaro Obit
June 16, 2020
May 21, 2020
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Moats, Pletcher, Baker Pass Away
May 4, 2020
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Phil Langley Passes Away
April 11, 2020
http://ustrottingnews.com/phil-langley-83-dies/
Billy Johnston Passes Away
March 27, 2020
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Karen Hering Passes Away
January 6, 2020
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Tom Carey Passes Away
December 18, 2019
Denise Knox Obit
June 18, 2019
Charles Plotner Passes Away
May 6, 2019
Orville Rursch Passes Away
April 24, 2019
Mark Fransen Passes Away
March 30, 2019
Paul McCune Passes Away
March 26, 2019
Harry “Bill” Braden Passes Away
March 14, 2019
Harry “Bill” Braden
Morton – Harry W. “Bill” Braden, 87, of Morton, formerly of Las Vegas, Nev., passed away Monday, March 11, 2019, at his home.
He was born June 8th, 1931, in Chicago, Ill., to Harold and Vera Braden. He married Patty Lou Wright on Sept. 24, 1950, in Brownstown, Ill. She proceeded him in death on May 31st, 2010. He was also preceded in death by one brother and four sisters.
Surviving are one brother-in-law, Bill (Maddy) Wright of Morton and three beloved nephews, Lindsay Wright, Craig (Tammy) Wright and Kevin (Wendy) Wright, all of Morton. He is also survived by two great nephews, Jordan and Alex Wright; and two great nieces, Taylor and Megan Wright, whom he dearly loved.
Bill served in the United States Army, where he received the Korean Service Medal, with two bronze stars, for his years of service during the Korean War in the “A Company” of the “453rd Engineer Construction Battalion.”
Bill also had a life-long love for horses. He worked as a trainer and driver for harness horses in Illinois. Bill and his wife, Patty, raced harness horses throughout the country, coast-to-coast. He also was an assistant trainer for Delvin Miller and was proud to have trained Meadow Skipper and raced Darn Safe. He worked for Hayes Fair Acres and won the 1963 Illinois State Fair Colt Stakes with Dandy Date. He and Patty loved experiencing the success of his brother in law, Bill Wright’s, Hambletonian horses, Dreamaster and Classic Photo.
He was a member of the U.S. Trotting Association, Masonic Lodge, and Morton VFW Post 5921.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, March 14, 2019, at Creekwood Apartments, 150 Yordy Rd in Morton.
Barry Langley Passes Away
March 11, 2019
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Jean Banks Passes Away
March 11, 2019
Lawrence E. Marsh Passes
February 28, 2019
Buck Weaver Passes Away
February 13, 2019
Gene Montgomery Passes Away
February 11, 2019
Dennis Henert Passes Away
February 6, 2019
Dean and Steve Beachy Pass Away
January 28, 2019
George A. Knackmuhs Passes Away
January 15, 2019
Jack James Passes Away
January 9, 2019
Katherine Beth Leonard Passes Away
November 28, 2018
James Durante Passes Away
November 9, 2018
Fred Cozzi Passes Away
November 8, 2018
Monroe Duncan Passes Away
October 19, 2018
Doug Hamilton Passes Away
October 17, 2018
Tim Pinske Passes Away
July 20, 2018
Clayton Clifford Collar Passes Away
June 11, 2018
Brian Philip Cotton – Fairfield
May 14, 2018
Brian Philip Cotton, 31, of Fairfield died at 2:00PM on Friday May 11th. He was a Race Horse Driver and was also employed by ENS Metals.
Brian is survived by his wife Brooke Cotton; Son-Braxton Cotton; Parents- Philip and Sherry Cotton all of Fairfield; Brother- Michael (Mary) Cotton of Oakdale IL; In-Laws-Roger and Linda Tucker of Fairfield, Sister-in-Laws-Breanne (Dave) Medler of Fairfield and Ashlea (Eli) Devoy of Mill Shoals; Brother-in-Law Nick (Ashley) Tucker of Geff; Grandparents-In-Law-JR and Ruth Wilson of Johnsonville; Several Nieces, Nephews, Family, Friends, and Members of the Amish Community also survive.
Funeral services for Brian Philip Cotton will be held at 10AM on Thursday May 17th at Johnson and Vaughn Funeral Home with burial in Maple Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5-8PM Wednesday May 16th at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests Memorials be made toward a College fund for Braxton and will be accepted at the Johnson and Vaughn Funeral Home which is in charge of all the arrangements.
Derek Jacobus Passes Away
May 8, 2018
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Bill Rozzi Passes Away
March 8, 2018
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Harness Owner Chris O’Connor Passes
October 2, 2017
Illinois Harness Horsemen Jim Ellison Passes Away
September 11, 2017
Remembering Harry Von Knoblauch
August 23, 2017
Kate and Gary Rath’s Son Passes
August 22, 2017
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In Memoriam – Dwayne J. Pletcher July 27, 1931 — July 5, 2017
July 10, 2017
Dwayne Pletcher, 85, of Shipshewana, IN passed away on July 5, 2017 at 11:45 pm at Parkview LaGrange Hospital, LaGrange, IN. Dwayne was one of the nation’s top drivers and developers of colts and a member of one of Chicago’s most famous harness racing families. Dwayne was born in Goshen on July 27, 1931 to Lester and Irma Pletcher. He drove his first race the day before he turned 15 in 1946 at the Cassopolis, MI county fair, where in three heats with P.J. Volo he finished 2-2-1, his first win. He graduated from Shipshewana High School in 1949 and served in the US Army as a sergeant in Korea. Upon his return he resumed harness racing as his career and passion. Dwayne has won 1,477 races in his lifetime, including the Sportsman’s Park Midwest Derby three times with Transient in 1966, Teffe in 1970 and Overcast in 1973. Chaw, 1972 Illinois Horse of the Year, was campaigned by Dwayne. Others in the long line of top horses he’s handled include, Pacing Boy, Pepe Dancer, Shady Counsel, Right Honor, Galahad, Nemma Hanover, Sherry’s Honor, H.D. Counsel, Shady Mile, Sluf, Tuit and stakes winning Butter Up, Vieta, Miss Yankee Doodle and Perfect Illusion. Dwayne was the leading driver at Maywood Park in 1958, and 8th in the National Rating in 1959. He was a member of the Illinois Harness Horseman’s Association, the Indiana Standardbred Association, and the United States Trotting Association. Dwayne raced in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, New York Pennsylvania and California. He mentored both of his sons, Steve and Jeff, who also made harness racing their life’s work.
Dwayne was preceded in death by his father Lester, mother Irma and brother Donald. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Areta, two sons Steve (Vickie) Pletcher and Jeff Pletcher, all of Shipshewana, grandson Brett (Amber) Pletcher and great grandchildren, Ethan, Landon and Bailey Pletcher of Topeka and brother Delmer Pletcher of Howe. No services will be held. Please send condolences to PO Box 6, Shipshewana, IN 46565 or donations to the Food and Clothes Basket in LaGrange, IN in Dwayne’s name. Online condolences may be sent at millerstewartfuneralhome.com.
Loren Proefrock Passes Away
April 26, 2017
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Tony Salvaro Passes Away
February 14, 2017
David Lee Snyder Passes Away
January 5, 2017
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Danny Moore Passes Away
December 27, 2016
Longtime Illinois horsemen Danny R. Moore, 67, of Rushville, died Dec. 23, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Wood Funeral Home, Rushville. Burial will follow in Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the funeral home.
Former USTA Director and IRB Commissioner Michael Murphy, 79, dies
September 30, 2016
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Bonnie Insko Passes Away
August 29, 2016
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Jerry Ernest Foster, 75, of Decatur, passed away at home Saturday, August 20, 2016 surrounded by his…
August 23, 2016
Hall of Famer Joe Marsh Passes Away
July 28, 2016
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Sharon Joan Finn Passes Away
July 5, 2016
Sharon Joan Finn, 54 of Newton, IL passed away at 11:47 am on July 1, 2016 at her residence. Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon on Wednesday July 6, 2016 at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup. Visitation will be from 10:00 to service time on Wednesday at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in the Aten Cemetery rural Hidalgo, IL.
Sharon was born on December 23rd 1961 in Louisville, KY the daughter of Jack & Barbara (Dooley) Buckler. She married Fred Jr. Finn on December 31, 1998. Surviving is her husband; Mother and Step father Barbara & Eddie Lewellyn of Salem, IN; children Larry Finn of Chicago, Freddie (Donna) Finn of Newton, Stephanie Berry of Henderson, KY, Ryan Musgrave of Fairfield, Selina (Matt) Harris of Willow Hill and Rachel Finn (Justin Shepherd) of Newton; grandchildren Jazmin Arnold, Zak Finn, Aliyah Finn, Landon Berry, Alyse Rollings, Blake Harris, Braxtyn Harris, Aria Harris, Chase Shepherd and one granddaughter due in August; Brothers Larry and George Buckler; Sisters Carol Marie Williams, Donna Sue Hebner, her twin sister that’s a minute older Karen Drake and Laura Jo Sizemore. Sharon was preceded in death by her Father Jack.
Sharon had worked as a CNA for about 10 years, she also with her husband owned and cared for many standardbred race horses; but what she loved most was being a grandmother. She will be forever missed. Online condolences can be expressed at www.barkleyfuneralchapels.com
Shirley Ann Finn passed away yesterday, January 14th.
January 15, 2016
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Former IHHA President and
longtime harness driver and trainer Bill McEnery has passed away.
November 27, 2015
Loving father of William “Billy” McEnery. Former owner of Gas City. Stepfather of Jennifer (David) Christopher and T.J. Geary. Dear grandfather of Grace Christopher, and Makena Geary. Dear son of the late Thomas and Legoria (nee Flannery). Dear brother of Legoria (the late Robert) Hynes, the late Thomas (Jean), Daniel (Noreen), Jack (Eugene Pustovoy), Maureen (James) Dillon, Leonard (Lyn), Kevin (Beth), Marguerite (James) White, Patty (Brian) Maher, and Jeanette (Thomas) Ryan. Kind uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 2-8 p.m. Funeral Monday 9 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL to St. Mary Church, Mokena, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Legoria and Thomas McEnery Scholarship Fund, c/o Mt. Carmel High School, 6410 Dante, Chicago, IL 60637 or Providence Catholic High School, 1800 W. Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox, IL 60451. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878.
James “Jim” Fox Passes
October 16, 2015
James C. Fox, age 83, of Paducah, KY, passed away at 11:08 a.m. on Saturday, October, 3, 2015 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
Mr. Fox, known as Jim, started his career with horses training American Saddlebreds but joined the U.S. Trotting Association in 1972 and began to raise, train and race Standardbreds. Several of his horses were noted stars in the IL racing program including HERE I COME AGAIN, 3, 2:02.3m ($85,876), ANOTHER DIAMOND 2,2:03.3f; 3,2:01f; 4,1:59.4h ($210,148) and SHOBOY 2,2:02.4; 3,2:00.1 ($331,355).
Mr. Fox was a member of Broadway United Methodist Church, owner of Paducah Collection Agency, past President of Carson Park Riding Club, a member of Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club and a Mason.
Mr. Fox is survived by his wife, Dr. Bambi Lynn Fox; three daughters, Shan Embry of Leitchfield, KY, Caryn Price of Lexington, KY and Jena Sweeney of Smyrna, TN; eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, David C. Fox.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Rev. John Smithmier and J.W. Cleary officiating. Entombment followed at Benton City Cemetery.
Peter Bridges Passes Away
September 19, 2015
Peter Bridges, Program Director for Chicago racetracks, passed away earlier this week. Peter was always helpful and had a kind word every time you met him, took over when the late John Tinsley retired in 1993. Peter was a tireless worker that went about his job quietly but extremely efficiently. He will be truly missed. There will be a memorial service in the future and we will let everyone know when those details become available.
Robert Knox – Obituary
July 30, 2015
Dearly Beloved Son Of Denise Nee Ippolito and the late Robert D. Knox. Loving Brother of Deanna (Fiancee’ Marcin Markiewicz) Dear Grandson of Carmen Ippolito. Cherished Boyfriend of Nicole Zucchero. Fond Nephew, Cousin and Friend of Many. Funeral Saturday 8:30 A.M., from CARBONARA FUNERAL HOME, 1515 NO. 25TH AVE. Melrose Park, to Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Mass 9:30 a.m.. Int. Mt. Carmel Cem. In lieu of flowers, donations to help the family would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 3-9. Visit Robert’s memorial at carbonarafuneralhome.net or 708-343-6161
Larry Wright Barnett, 77, of Warrensburg, IL passed away Sunday April 5, 2015 at Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.April 9, 2015
At Larry’s request, there will be a celebration of his life on Saturday, April 11th at Warrensburg Sportsmen’s Club from 1 to 4 p.m. Casual attire is suggested, St. Louis Cardinals or Missouri Tigers colors would be Larry’s preference. Private graveside services will be in Boling Springs Cemetery, Decatur IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family.
Larry was born August 16, 1937 in Hindsboro, IL, the son of Bennie and Vera (Wright) Barnett. After graduating from Virginia H.S. class of 1955, Larry continued his education graduating from St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 1959. Larry married Jennifer Suzanne Ross in 1995 in Reno Nevada.
Larry retired from Adolf Meyer Center in 1988. He retired from St. Mary’s Hospital in 2003. Throughout his career, Larry continued to provide help whenever needed in multiple hospital (and occasional retail) pharmacy’s in central Illinois including Pana Community Hospital, Shelby Memorial Hospital, John Warner Hospital. He was an active member of the Illinois Pharmaceutical Association, The Illinois Harness Horsemen Association, Warrensburg Sportsmen’s Club, and Da’ Burg “Liars Club.”
Larry was a passionate sports fan. He enjoyed watching the season change, from basketball to baseball to football. He was a diehard St. Louis Cardinal and Missouri Tigers fan. Locally, he truly enjoyed attending sporting events especially the Warrensburg-Latham Cardinals, however, his St. Teresa Bulldogs could do no wrong. Larry loved the time he spent coaching for St. Teresa boys’ and girls’ basketball teams.
Larry’s absolute favorite sport was Harness Racing. Following in his fathers’ footsteps he was a respected competitor within the horseracing community. He owned, trained, and raised standard bred racehorses with exceptional skill and patience.
Most amazing is Larry’s network of family, friends, and loved ones. From attending spring training for the St. Louis Cardinals in Florida, to vacationing in Alaska, Larry always managed to come across an old friend or acquaintance. But, no matter how far he traveled, he always looked forward to returning home to the gang of local rednecks, farmers and tall tale tellers.
Larry is survived by his wife, Jennifer of Warrensburg, IL; children Bryan Barnett of Tampa, FL., Derek Schrishuhn of Decatur, Chris (Sarah) Schrishuhn of Decatur, Brittany (Chris) Wentworth of Warrensburg, IL., grandchildren Lillian of Calhan, CO., Avery (‘Lil A) and Aspen of Warrensburg, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family would like to express their most sincere gratitude to Dr. Kumar, Dr. Liu, Dr. Minnaganti, and Dr. Hasnain and the nurses from ICU Cari and Sara and from CVU, Rebecca and Sarah. Sarah, we cannot say enough of what your compassion, dedication, and honesty means to our family.
Memorials may be made to St Teresa High School, or the Warrensburg Volunteer Fire Department.
Condolences may be left to the family in care of Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home at www.brintlingerandearl.com
Mitch Wayne Finn Passes Away
February 23, 2015
Mitch Wayne Finn, of Greenup, IL and formerly of Newton, IL passed away on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 5:01 p.m., at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO, surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 25th at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton with Pastor Stephen Willis in charge of services. Burial will follow in the Aten Cemetery, Hidalgo, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday. In loving memory of Mitch, memorials may be made to the Finn family for his children’s scholarship fund. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.
Mitch was born on June 5, 1981 in Toledo, the son of Eddie W. Finn and Vicki L. Miller Finn. Mitch taught Jr. High Math in the Oakland school system and was a member of the Illinois Teachers Association, N.E.A. and U.S.T.A. (United States Trotting Association). He married Lyndsey Lewis on June 12, 2010, and she survives. Also surviving are his parents; his son, Mason Wayne Finn; his daughter, Kallie Grace Finn; his brother Clinton and his friend Raeonna of Toledo, IL; his sister, Shelley and her husband Brandon Williams of Rosedale, IN; his paternal grandfather, Ed Finn of Hidalgo; his maternal grandparents, James and Mart Miller of Monee, IL; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Mitch was preceded in death by his brother Eddie Wayne Finn, Jr.; his paternal grandmother, Minnie Belle Finn; his cousin Danny Finn, Jr.; and his aunt, Cheryl Hendrickson.
Ronnie Dale Guhy Passes Away
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January 20, 2015
Mr. Guhy was born Oct. 21, 1949, in Mayfield, Ky. He spent a lifetime in the harness racing industry. Although in recent years he mainly competed in Illinois and Kentucky, he raced successfully at tracks throughout the country. Over the years, horses from his stables could be found decked out in red and winning at venues from county fairs to major stakes at the pari-mutuel racetracks.
Mr. Guhy drove his last race on Sept. 11, 2014, at Hoosier Park in Indiana. He won 654 races and amassed $1,389,272 in purse earnings. In recent years, he was one of the top drivers on the Kentucky Fair Circuit each season.
Known for his quiet disposition and patience, he could be credited with giving many horses their early lessons on the track. Many of those horses went on to become quality racehorses around the country and in Canada after graduating from the Kentucky events.
On the training side, he sent 171 winners to the track, earning $1,489,791 in purses. Always carrying a decent training percentage, Mr. Guhy was the private trainer for Clyde Stevens of LaCenter, Ky., for a number of years.
An auto dealership owner, the Stevens owned horses bore the “Chevie” brand in their name. Some of the duo’s top performers were Chevie Cash p,2,1:50.4 ($265,078), Chevie Nitrous p,3,1:52.4 ($116,852) and former 2-year-old world champion Chevie Duramax p,2,1:50.3 ($116,342).
Mr. Guhy was a devoted uncle to his nieces and nephews. His passion for harness racing was passed on to his nephew, Bobby Brower, who is a successful trainer based in Indiana.
He is survived by his sisters, Debra Hoskins and Emma Franklin; and his brother, Gary. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Thelma Tharp Guhy; sisters, Betty Brower, Linda Bobbett, Janet Burgess and Brenda Tucker; and brothers, Claude Jr. and Glendle.
A memorial service will be held at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Wickliffe on Wednesday (Jan. 21) at 1 p.m. Friends may call at the funeral home after 12 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronnie Guhy Memorial Fund, c/o Burlin Brower, 2396 Stone Corner Rd., Kevil, KY 42053.
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