Earl R. Vangeison Obituary (1913 - 2005)

Earl R. Vangeison, 92, of Taylorville, IL died at 11:45 pm Thursday, March 24, 2005 at St. Vincent Memorial Hospital, Taylorville, IL. He was born January 28, 1913 in Montgomery County, IL the son of Russell and May Smith Vangeison. In 1934 he married Marcella Vancil and she preceded in death. He then married Doris Baldis Leinen on August 1, 1969 at Zenobia Baptist Church near Pawnee, IL. He was a farmer, retiring in 1978 after 43 years of farming. He was a member of the Zenobia Baptist Church and a former deacon and usher. He was also a member of the Morrisonville Lodge, #681 A.F. & A.M. and the Christian County Farm Bureau. Surviving are his wife, Doris of Taylorville, IL, 3 sons: Fred Vangeison and wife Elaine of Morrisonville, IL, Harry Vangeison and wife Linda of Tulsa, OK and Roger Vangeison and Mary of Taylorville, IL. 4 Daughters: Sharon Hill and husband Jim of Palmer, IL, Sandra Klein and husband Glen of Mena, AR, Mary Daugherty and husband James of Taylorville, IL and Deborah Svododa and husband Phil of Austin, TX. Step-son: Richard Leinen and wife Lanette of Austin, TX. 20 Grandchildren, 23 Great Grandchildren and 1 great Great Grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, infant daughter, 2 brothers and three sisters. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, March 30, 2005 in Calvary Baptist Church, Taylorville, IL with Pastor Michael Branch officiating. Burial will be in Grove City Cemetery, Grove City, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday, March 29 at McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville, IL.