Louis H. Massett Obituary (1908 - 2003)

Louis H. Masset, 95, of Taylorville, formerly of Stonington, IL died at 12:40 am Friday, May 23, 2003 at Taylorville Care Center. He was born January 13, 1908 in Auchel, France, the son of Henry and Philomene Dhieux Masset. On December 16, 1939 he married Irene Vasseur in Crown Point, Indiana and she preceded in death on January 11, 1986. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Taylorville, IL, a veteran of World War II and a member of VFW Post 4495 in Taylorville. Mr. Masset retired in 1973 from Caterpillar in Decatur, IL. Mr. Masset is survived by a daughter-in-law: Eleanor Erbes of Taylorville, IL; Grandson-in-law: Larry Freese of Taylorville; Great Grandson: Jeremy Freese of Taylorville and a brother, Henry Masset of Pana. Preceding him in death were his parents, step-son, Marcel Erbes, 1 brother, Isadore Masset, one sister in infancy, and one grand daughter, Sandy Freese. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, May 27, 2003 in McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville with Father Alan Hunter officiating. Burial will be in Ponting Cemetery, Stonington, IL.