Jimmie D. Lansford
Charles Milton "Andy" Andersen, Jr.
With great sadness we announce the passing.
Charles Milton "Andy" Andersen, Jr. U.S. Army Veteran with 26 years of Service.
Beloved husband of Sandra Rose nee Rehnquist, & the late Joyce Andersen.
Loving father of Beth Ann Phillips, Mark, Jason, & the late Wayne Andersen.
Proud grandfather of 18 & great grandfather of 8.
Dear brother of Joan Vander Molen, & the late Mary Lou "Kitty" Menendez, & Brian Andersen.
Fond uncle & great uncle of many nieces & nephews.
Milt "Andy" lived a wonderful, purposeful life. He walked his own path. Guided by his "I can do that" attitude and the first to hold his hand up to others. Milt had 26 years of Service in the Army & Army Reserves. Serving in the 82nd Airborne Division & the U.S. Special Forces. Retiring as a 1st Sergeant. He represented the 82nd Airborne Division Association at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier twice once in 1974 and again in 2003, laying the wreath with the Honor Guard. He served as National President of the 82nd Airborne Division in 1974. He was a member of many Veterans Organizations, including The Special Forces Association, The Disabled Veterans Association, Vietnam Montagnards Association (STMP) in Asheboro, North Carolina, the International Association of Paratroopers, being Chairman of the Chicago Chapter, John Steele Chapter 82nd Airborne Division Association for many years. Milt served many years on various committees in the Village of Oak Lawn. He received the Village of oak Lawn 60 Years of Service letter. He was Chairman of Special Events Commission, Chairman of Planning & Development Commission. He was past President of the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce and had perfect Attendance in the Oak Lawn Rotary Club. He received the Boy Scouts Silver Beaver Award.
Milt was President of Andersen Builders Inc. A Company he started in 1963 and ran for the next 45 years in Oak Lawn and Orland Park. He received his 65 year pIn from the Chicago Carpenters Union in 2021 and continued as a lifelong member. He enjoyed working with his 3 sons and 2 grandsons all Union Carpenters for another 5 years. After retiring, he worked another 5 years at McCormick Place (MPEA).
Visitation Sunday, March 9th from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95*'' St. in Oak Lawn.
Interment private.
Lying in State Monday March 10th at All Saints Lutheran Church, 13350 LaGrange Road in Orland Park from 10:00 am until the time of Services at 11:00 am.
Jimmie D. Lansford, 82, of Streator passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at O.S.F. St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.
Private family services will be held. The Solon-Telford Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Streator.
A public memorial service will be held at a later date.
Born December 14, 1939, he was the son of Charles and Edna (Grubaugh) Lansford. He married Georgene (Gigi) McClure on May 25, 1996.
He is survived by his wife Gigi Lansford of Streator; sons, David (Meredith) Lansford of Geneva, Ryan Lansford and Mark (Rachel) Lansford of Streator; daughters Becky (Bob) Breen of Bloomington, Stephanie Broecker of Las Vegas, and Samantha (Jarret) Callahan of Chicago; 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; brother-in laws Steven (Jane) McClure and Tim (Suzy) McClure and sister-law Deb (Mike) Katcher.
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, mother-in-law and father-in-law.
Born in Vandalia, he came to Streator after serving in the United States Marines 1957-1960 and the United States Army 1960-1963 including a tour in Viet Nam. He attended Brownstown High School and later in life studied at Illinois Valley Community College, University of St. Francis and the University of Notre Dame completing his higher education with a Master's degree.
Jim worked at St. Mary's Hospital in Streator for 33 years in various positions advancing to CEO/Administrator. He then held management positions at Union Bank for 8 years and the American Red Cross for 5 years before retiring. Elected positions include Illinois Valley Community College trustee from 1996-2004, Streator City Councilman from 2005-2010 and Mayor of Streator from 2010-2021. Jim was a firm believer in giving back to the community and service to others. Projects of notable significance to Jim have been the Viet Nam memorial, Plumb Pavilion and Soderstrom Memorial in the City Park, and restoration work at the Streator Public Library. Volunteer roles included extensive participation in veteran's activities and events, an HSHS medical mission trip to Haiti, and traveling with the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance group to Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina. He served on HSHS and OSF hospital boards, was an active member of the Streator Chamber of Commerce and economic development committees. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, AmVets, Elks, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree and SAFOE to name a few.
Memorials may be made to the Streator United Way
Ash Cherry
Ashley R. Cherry, 74, of Ottawa, died Monday, Oct. 31, at his home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Zion Lutheran Church, 622 W Jefferson St., Ottawa, IL, with visitation from noon to 2 p.m. Burial will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Ash was a past member of the 82ND Airborne Division Association John Steele Chapter in Ottawa, IL
Please attend to give our Brother Ash Cherry an Airborne Farewell.
Blue Skies and Soft Landings.
Airborne All The Way!
John F. Glennon
Beloved husband of Eileen “Pat” (nee Clohessy).
Loving father of Laura (Robert) Tomei, Mary (Michael) Fox, Kathy (Michael) Dorning, John (Kacey) Glennon, and Susan (Andrew Blyth) Milcarek.
Dear grandfather of Ann Marie (Reid) Ruprecht, Michael (Kristen) Fox, Timothy and Matthew Fox, Kelly (Christopher) Wilson, Arthur and Daniel Pauls, Johnny, Joey, and Jake Glennon, Scott (Abby) Milcarek and Kevin Milcarek.
Cherished great-grandfather of 6.
Fond brother of Patricia Doyle, and Edward (Alice) Glennon.
Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m.
Funeral Friday 9:00 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL to St. Jude Church, 241 W. 2nd Avenue, New Lenox, Mass 10:00 a.m.
Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, donations to IL Veterans Home–Manteno, 1 Veterans Drive, Manteno, IL 60950 would be appreciated.
www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878
JOHN W. LANGE
JOHN W. LANGE, 87 LOVING FATHER AND HUSBAND
CLIMAX SPRINGS, MO
John W Lange, 87, of Climax Springs passed away at home on May 18th, 2015. In 1950, John married Virginia Ann Bozeman. He served in the 82nd Airborne in Korea and was a member of the 82ND Airborne Division Association John Steele Chapter, in Ottawa, IL. John resided most of his life in Loves Park, IL and retired with School District #122. John was an avid model builder and hobbyist. He is survived by Geraldine and Larry Brancamp, Ted and Lynn Lange, Diane Lange, Rhonda Lange; nieces and nephews; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. John was preceded in death by wife, Virginia Ann Lange and son, William N. Lange. Special thanks to Miss Ellie.
at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 2018 Windsor Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111
All Airborne Invited to attend.