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Subject: Obit Messenger results for 05/02/09.

- (Decatur Herald & Review)
HORVE, William J. "Bill", 50, of Decatur passed away Thursday April 30, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Bill was born January 30, 1959 in Decatur, IL the son of Bill and Regina Schaub Horve. He was a 1977 graduate of Eisenhower High School. Bill attended Richland Community College to further his education in fire fighting. Bill was a Navy Veteran serving from 1977-1981 on the nuclear submarine the Ulysses S. Grant. On October 21, 1987 he married Denise S. Luxa. On October 27, 1996 he became the father of the greatest miracle of his life, Andrea N. Horve. Bill was hired by the fire department on July 15, 1985. Bill advanced to the rank of Captain during his twenty four years of service on the Decatur Fire Department. Recently, Bill's crew received an award from the city of Decatur for their heroic efforts on September 21, 2008 rescuing an unconscious fire victim and saving her life. Bill was a member of the National Firefighters Honor Guard, the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association, the American Motorcycle Association, DPC Precision Racing team, and a lifetime member of the United States Judo Association. Bill had many hobbies and interests that included religiously staying in shape by doing the naval seal workout. Bill is survived by his wife Denise; daughter: Andrea Nicole Horve of Decatur parents Bill and Regina Horve; sister: Nicole M. Horve and companion Brenda VanEman of Decatur; grandmother: Ardith Horve of Decatur. Bill was preceded in death by his grandfather Wilbert Horve, grandparents Wilhelm and Elfriede Schaub, mother and father in law Nancy and Wilfred Luxa, uncle Wilhelm Schaub. Services to celebrate Bill's life will be 10:00 AM Tuesday May 5, 2009 at First Christian Church of Decatur, 3350 N. MacArthur Rd. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday evening May 4, 2009 at the church. Dawson & Wikoff West Wood St. Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. Condolences may be sent to the family via email at www.dawson-wikoff.com Family suggest memorials to Capt. William J. Horve Scholarship Fund c/o Richland Community College Fire Science at One College Park Decatur, IL 62621 or the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) c/o of St. John's Children's Hospital 800 E. Carpenter Springfield, IL 62769 The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to the entire Decatur Fire Department, the DMH Staff – Karen Schneller, Sharon Sekosky, Adrian, Jason, Brandon, Kris, Becky and Kathy for their tremendous support to our family. Bill will continue to live through others by his donation to the Gift of Hope Organ Donation. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp

- (Norwich Bulletin)
WASHINGTON, Robert E., 75, of 12 Heatherbrook Rd., died Wednesday April 29, 2009 at the Backus Hospital. He was born in Sandford, Maine on April 23, 1934 the son of the late Wilfred and Anita (Dubois) Washington. Bob was employed as a Technical Writer at Electric Boat in Groton for 29 years and was last employed at Hamilton Standard in Windsor Locks before retiring. He served in the US Navy in the submarine service. Bob was a member of the Marine Draftsman Assoc. and the Westbrook Lodge of Elks. On September 24, 1955 he married Mary (Donahue) Washington at Sacred Heart Church in Norwichtown who survives him. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Kevin Washington of Preston and Kirk Washington of Uncasville. Two daughters, Karen Washington of Lisbon and Kimberly Wisniewski (Steven) of Scotland. Two sisters, Gloria Dion of Norwich and Donna Shaw of Sanford, Maine. His grandchildren, Christopher, Paul and Nicole. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich meeting directly at church. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery Norwich Calling hours at the Guillot Funeral Home,75 South B. St., Taftville will be Sunday from 3-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to ECHO Associates, 330 Washington St., Norwich, CT. 06360.

- (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
SPENCER, William B., died on Thursday, April 30, 2009. Spencer was born on May 7, 1918 and raised in Petersburg, having graduated from Petersburg High School and later received his BS degree from Hampden-Sydney College in 1939. He was employed at Brown & Williamson Tobacco and then served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. After attending diesel engineering school at Penn State University, Mr. Spencer served on the submarine USS Boarfish as Lt. Commander in the Pacific campaign, with four patrol runs in the South China Sea and Borneo. He was employed at VA. Tractor Company for 40 years as territory sales representative. Mr. Spencer was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, having served on both the Session and Board of Deacons, a member of the Petersburg Rotary Club, served on the District 19 Mental Health Board. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Mildred Perdue Spencer; and a brother, Frank C. Spencer Jr. of Petersburg. Those left to cherish his memories are sons, William B. Spencer Jr. of Petersburg, Philip C. Spencer and wife, Janet, of Prince George; granddaughters, Brittany L. Spencer of Prince George and Lea M. Trant and husband, John H. Trant II, of Chesapeake; sister-in-law, Marie Kevan Spencer, and her children, Frank Carter Spencer III and Ann Kevan Coburn; and devoted friend, Margaret Wright. Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, May 4, 2009 at Blandford Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Covenant Presbyterian Church, 201 Walnut Blvd., Petersburg, Va. 23805. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

- (The Day)
HORAN, John Daniel, ENC(SS), USN, Ret., 89, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at The Westerly Hospital after being in failing health for several years. He was born on March 25, 1920, in Fall River, Mass., to the late Richard M. and Alma (Deslauriers) Horan. A year after graduating Monsignor Coyle High School in Taunton, Mass., John enlisted in the US Navy in 1938 and was proud of his 20 years in submarine service. He went to boot camp at Newport, R.I., then attended trade school in Norfolk, Va. From there he was sent to Sub Base at Coco Solo, Canal Zone, Panama, and was assigned to USS S-47 where he learned the workings of diesel-powered engines through hands-on experience. A memorable trip in the S-47 was to the Galapagos Islands long before these islands became a tourist attraction. At the outbreak of World War II, the old built-in-1926 boat made its way to Brisbane, Australia and conducted war patrols in the Pacific and Aleutian Islands. The old saying "Join the Navy and see the world" proved true. His best tour of duty soon after World War II ended was seven years at Pearl Harbor with his wife and daughters, where he served aboard USS Razorback and USS Tiru and made four six-months patrols to WesPac, called police action during the Korean conflict. His next duty station was at Sub School, Groton as an instructor, ending his naval career aboard USS Tench with an extended cruise to the Mediterranean. His commendations were Submarine Combat Insignia WWII Victory Medal, American Defense Medal, China Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal 5th award, Korean Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, United Nations Service Medal, Philippine Liberation, Japanese Occupation, and American Campaign. He worked at Electric Boat, retiring after 27 years, as general foreman, Nuclear Quality Control Inspection. John enjoyed making improvements to his home, traveling as a civilian, and was an avid tennis player for many years as a member of Pond View Racquet Club and Thames Valley Men's Tennis League. He was a life member of Sub Vets of WWII, Fleet Reserve Association, Electric Boat Athletic Club, Electric Boat Management Association, Knights of Columbus Nina Council #43, AARP, and former volunteer fireman in Stonington. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Rita St. Amour, whom he married on Feb. 1, 1943, in Fall River, Mass.; two daughters, Nancy Cox of San Rafael, Calif., and Janie Smith of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; two grandchildren, Darcy Cox of Vancouver, B.C., Canada and Tyler Cox of San Francisco, Calif.; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A sister, Catherine Grignon of Wisconsin, predeceased him in 1994. Funeral services will begin at 9:45 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2009, from the Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, Mystic, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 95 Main St., Stonington. Burial with full military honors will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Stonington. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

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