Lewistown, IL - Adrian D. Caulkins, 76, of Lewistown passed away at 8:36 p.m. Sunday, July 24, 2016, at his home.
He was born October 27, 1939, in rural Havana, the only child of Halbert and Lela (Thompson) Caulkins.
They preceded him in death, as well as Nelson Hoffman, a live-in farm hand that was considered family. He married Bonnie J. Melvin on August 15, 1960, in Lewistown.
She survives, along with their four children, Keenan (Jackie) Caulkins, Adrina (Ed) Brewer, Malina (Larry) Lehman and Travis (Treva) Caulkins, all of Lewistown; nine grandchildren, Andrew and Kimberly Caulkins, Lee, Scott and Ben Brewer, Valerie (Brewer) Rutherford, Zachary and Kenton Lehman and Haley Caulkins; seven great-grandchildren, Austin, Logan, Jada, James, Owen, Jaxon and Desmond.
After the premature death of his mother-in-law, Adrian helped raise nine of his wife's younger siblings. This made for a large extended family that has remained very close through the years.
Adrian worked at the Caterpillar Tractor Company East Peoria plant for 33 years, before retiring in 1991. He was known as "Cowboy" by his coworkers. He also worked for the City of Lewistown as a part-time police officer and served with the Lewistown Civil Defense-ESDA for 38 plus years, making him one of the longest serving members in Lewistown history. Adrian also enjoyed tractor and farm work, last working part time for Howe Farms.
A fan of country music, especially that of Johnny Cash and Boxcar Willie, Adrian was an avid acoustic guitar player. He played in his early years with the band "Spoon Country Five" and later played at Lewistown and Havana Hardees', Bryant and Kilbourne. In addition to his music ability, Adrian was very artistic and creative. He loved to carve and work with metal and wood. A passion of his was collecting railroad memorabilia, especially railroad lanterns. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and collecting guns. A hard-working and loving husband, father and grandfather, he will be greatly missed.
A gathering for family and friends will be held from at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown.
Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at a later date.
July 26, 2016 | Peoria Journal Star, The (IL)
He was born October 27, 1939, in rural Havana, the only child of Halbert and Lela (Thompson) Caulkins.
They preceded him in death, as well as Nelson Hoffman, a live-in farm hand that was considered family. He married Bonnie J. Melvin on August 15, 1960, in Lewistown.
She survives, along with their four children, Keenan (Jackie) Caulkins, Adrina (Ed) Brewer, Malina (Larry) Lehman and Travis (Treva) Caulkins, all of Lewistown; nine grandchildren, Andrew and Kimberly Caulkins, Lee, Scott and Ben Brewer, Valerie (Brewer) Rutherford, Zachary and Kenton Lehman and Haley Caulkins; seven great-grandchildren, Austin, Logan, Jada, James, Owen, Jaxon and Desmond.
After the premature death of his mother-in-law, Adrian helped raise nine of his wife's younger siblings. This made for a large extended family that has remained very close through the years.
Adrian worked at the Caterpillar Tractor Company East Peoria plant for 33 years, before retiring in 1991. He was known as "Cowboy" by his coworkers. He also worked for the City of Lewistown as a part-time police officer and served with the Lewistown Civil Defense-ESDA for 38 plus years, making him one of the longest serving members in Lewistown history. Adrian also enjoyed tractor and farm work, last working part time for Howe Farms.
A fan of country music, especially that of Johnny Cash and Boxcar Willie, Adrian was an avid acoustic guitar player. He played in his early years with the band "Spoon Country Five" and later played at Lewistown and Havana Hardees', Bryant and Kilbourne. In addition to his music ability, Adrian was very artistic and creative. He loved to carve and work with metal and wood. A passion of his was collecting railroad memorabilia, especially railroad lanterns. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and collecting guns. A hard-working and loving husband, father and grandfather, he will be greatly missed.
A gathering for family and friends will be held from at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown.
Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at a later date.
July 26, 2016 | Peoria Journal Star, The (IL)
Lewistown, IL - Adrian D. Caulkins, 76, of Lewistown passed away at 8:36 p.m. Sunday, July 24, 2016, at his home.
He was born October 27, 1939, in rural Havana, the only child of Halbert and Lela (Thompson) Caulkins.
They preceded him in death, as well as Nelson Hoffman, a live-in farm hand that was considered family. He married Bonnie J. Melvin on August 15, 1960, in Lewistown.
She survives, along with their four children, Keenan (Jackie) Caulkins, Adrina (Ed) Brewer, Malina (Larry) Lehman and Travis (Treva) Caulkins, all of Lewistown; nine grandchildren, Andrew and Kimberly Caulkins, Lee, Scott and Ben Brewer, Valerie (Brewer) Rutherford, Zachary and Kenton Lehman and Haley Caulkins; seven great-grandchildren, Austin, Logan, Jada, James, Owen, Jaxon and Desmond.
After the premature death of his mother-in-law, Adrian helped raise nine of his wife's younger siblings. This made for a large extended family that has remained very close through the years.
Adrian worked at the Caterpillar Tractor Company East Peoria plant for 33 years, before retiring in 1991. He was known as "Cowboy" by his coworkers. He also worked for the City of Lewistown as a part-time police officer and served with the Lewistown Civil Defense-ESDA for 38 plus years, making him one of the longest serving members in Lewistown history. Adrian also enjoyed tractor and farm work, last working part time for Howe Farms.
A fan of country music, especially that of Johnny Cash and Boxcar Willie, Adrian was an avid acoustic guitar player. He played in his early years with the band "Spoon Country Five" and later played at Lewistown and Havana Hardees', Bryant and Kilbourne. In addition to his music ability, Adrian was very artistic and creative. He loved to carve and work with metal and wood. A passion of his was collecting railroad memorabilia, especially railroad lanterns. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and collecting guns. A hard-working and loving husband, father and grandfather, he will be greatly missed.
A gathering for family and friends will be held from at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown.
Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at a later date.
July 26, 2016 | Peoria Journal Star, The (IL)
He was born October 27, 1939, in rural Havana, the only child of Halbert and Lela (Thompson) Caulkins.
They preceded him in death, as well as Nelson Hoffman, a live-in farm hand that was considered family. He married Bonnie J. Melvin on August 15, 1960, in Lewistown.
She survives, along with their four children, Keenan (Jackie) Caulkins, Adrina (Ed) Brewer, Malina (Larry) Lehman and Travis (Treva) Caulkins, all of Lewistown; nine grandchildren, Andrew and Kimberly Caulkins, Lee, Scott and Ben Brewer, Valerie (Brewer) Rutherford, Zachary and Kenton Lehman and Haley Caulkins; seven great-grandchildren, Austin, Logan, Jada, James, Owen, Jaxon and Desmond.
After the premature death of his mother-in-law, Adrian helped raise nine of his wife's younger siblings. This made for a large extended family that has remained very close through the years.
Adrian worked at the Caterpillar Tractor Company East Peoria plant for 33 years, before retiring in 1991. He was known as "Cowboy" by his coworkers. He also worked for the City of Lewistown as a part-time police officer and served with the Lewistown Civil Defense-ESDA for 38 plus years, making him one of the longest serving members in Lewistown history. Adrian also enjoyed tractor and farm work, last working part time for Howe Farms.
A fan of country music, especially that of Johnny Cash and Boxcar Willie, Adrian was an avid acoustic guitar player. He played in his early years with the band "Spoon Country Five" and later played at Lewistown and Havana Hardees', Bryant and Kilbourne. In addition to his music ability, Adrian was very artistic and creative. He loved to carve and work with metal and wood. A passion of his was collecting railroad memorabilia, especially railroad lanterns. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and collecting guns. A hard-working and loving husband, father and grandfather, he will be greatly missed.
A gathering for family and friends will be held from at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown.
Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at a later date.
July 26, 2016 | Peoria Journal Star, The (IL)
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