Wilben C. Connie DeClerck Obituary (1935 - 2004)

Wilben C. "Connie" DeClerck, 69, of Taylorville, IL died at 6:25 am Sunday, August 29, 2004 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL. He was born March 27, 1935 in Kincaid, IL the son of John and Mary Adams DeClerck. On April 2, 1954 he married Jerry Furray in Morrisonville and she preceded in death on July 12, 1987. Mr. DeClerck was a retired farmer and laborer. Surviving are his children: Diane McWard-Sullivan and husband David Sullivan of Palmer, IL; John DeClerck and wife Tracey of Owaneco, IL and Susan Langen and husband Larry of Morrisonville, IL. 12 Grandchildren: Megan McWard, James McWard, William McWard, Molly McWard, Joseph McWard, Emeley DeClerck, Lizze DeClerck, Savayna DeClerck, Benjiman DeClerck, Maggie Langen, Miranda Langen and Marcy Langen. Brothers and Sisters: Mary Margaret Morrison and husband Ken of West Pueblo, CO; Charles DeClerck and wife Delores, Jack DeClerck, Celi Sutton and husband Myron; Agnes Meyer; Nora Peters and husband Byron all of Taylorville, IL; Bernie DeClerck and wife Ida of Stonington, IL and Frances McKinnon and husband Fred of Assumption. Sister-in-law: Sandy DeClerck of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son Ronald DeClerck and 1/2 brother, Wayne DeClerck. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am Wednesday, September 1, 2004 in McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville with Rev. Robert Christopherson officiating. Burial will be in Morrisonville Cemetery, Morrisonville, IL. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.