Alvin DuWyanne Knox, age 81, of Galesburg, IL passed away on January 7, 2014 at OSF St. Mary's Hospital in Galesburg following complications of surgery.
He was born at home in Monmouth, Illinois on September 27, 1932 to Allan and Mary (Brimmer) Knox. DuWyanne was one of 14 children, seven boys and seven girls. He enjoyed several sports during his school years, earning the nickname "DuWorm" for his outstanding evasive action on the football field.
He was married on February 8, 1954 to Marylu Payne in Parkland, Maryland, following his discharge from the United States Air Force. DuWyanne served from 1950 to 1954, working as a Radio Technician in Korea during wartime. Following his discharge from the military, he attended Monmouth College, graduating in 1958 with a degree in Finance. During college he worked for Vickroy Furniture in Monmouth.
He is survived by five children born of this marriage: Valerie (Al) Sobrack of Bigfork, MN; Kim (Don) Bouchard of Apple Valley, CA; Tracy (Steve) Armitage of Greeley, CO; Cheri (Steve) Castle of Loveland, CO; and Allan (Beckon) Knox of Coon Rapids, MN.
DuWyanne began his career right out of college, working for Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI as a Financial Analyst. He spent his entire career working for Ford; he was eventually transferred to the Philco Division in California in 1967. He was promoted to a Finance Manager position when he transferred to the Ford Aerospace Division in 1968 and moved his family to Huntington Beach, CA. DuWyanne had the distinction of being named as the 100,000th citizen of Huntington Beach, and was honored in that year's Independence Day Parade.
He was married to Winifred (Crosier) Davis on July 27, 1990 in Las Vegas, NV. They lived for a time in Irvine, CA; after his retirement they moved to St. George, UT; and eventually returned to Warren County to reside in Roseville, IL.
He is survived by his five children, step children Cindy (Craig) Hisler of Marshall, MI; Julie (Tim) Troyer of Angola, IN; Steve (Marti) Davis of Anchorage, AK, 14 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and numerous step-grand and step-great grandchildren. In addition, he leaves behind three sisters: Beverly (John) Livermore of Rariton, IL; Judy (Jim) Howe of Monmouth, IL; Sharon (Gene) Cation of Dayton, OH; and two brothers: Chuck (Sue) Knox of Thousand Oaks, CA; and Leonard (Mary) Knox of Reynolds, IL; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
DuWyanne was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters, 4 brothers, and two grandsons.
He was considered the patriarch of his large and happy family, and will be remembered for his generosity, kindness, sense of humor, and humility.
DuWyanne will be remembered with a visitation from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth, followed by a private family burial in Monmouth. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to the Roseville Food Pantry, serving all needy families in Warren County.
He will be greatly missed, and leaves behind a legacy of kindness and generosity that will not soon be forgotten.
Services: DuWyanne will be remembered with a visitation from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth, followed by a private family burial in Monmouth. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to the Roseville Food Pantry, serving all needy families in Warren County.
He will be greatly missed, and leaves behind a legacy of kindness and generosity that will not soon be forgotten.
Sister Linda Knox (# 23864216)
Brother Marion (# 3724963)
Sister Marcella (# 72640724)
Brother James (# 66435806)
Sister Shirley (# 105111349)
Brother Robert (# 3824491)
Brother Allan (# 23864144)
Sister Marcena (# 23864188)
He was born at home in Monmouth, Illinois on September 27, 1932 to Allan and Mary (Brimmer) Knox. DuWyanne was one of 14 children, seven boys and seven girls. He enjoyed several sports during his school years, earning the nickname "DuWorm" for his outstanding evasive action on the football field.
He was married on February 8, 1954 to Marylu Payne in Parkland, Maryland, following his discharge from the United States Air Force. DuWyanne served from 1950 to 1954, working as a Radio Technician in Korea during wartime. Following his discharge from the military, he attended Monmouth College, graduating in 1958 with a degree in Finance. During college he worked for Vickroy Furniture in Monmouth.
He is survived by five children born of this marriage: Valerie (Al) Sobrack of Bigfork, MN; Kim (Don) Bouchard of Apple Valley, CA; Tracy (Steve) Armitage of Greeley, CO; Cheri (Steve) Castle of Loveland, CO; and Allan (Beckon) Knox of Coon Rapids, MN.
DuWyanne began his career right out of college, working for Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI as a Financial Analyst. He spent his entire career working for Ford; he was eventually transferred to the Philco Division in California in 1967. He was promoted to a Finance Manager position when he transferred to the Ford Aerospace Division in 1968 and moved his family to Huntington Beach, CA. DuWyanne had the distinction of being named as the 100,000th citizen of Huntington Beach, and was honored in that year's Independence Day Parade.
He was married to Winifred (Crosier) Davis on July 27, 1990 in Las Vegas, NV. They lived for a time in Irvine, CA; after his retirement they moved to St. George, UT; and eventually returned to Warren County to reside in Roseville, IL.
He is survived by his five children, step children Cindy (Craig) Hisler of Marshall, MI; Julie (Tim) Troyer of Angola, IN; Steve (Marti) Davis of Anchorage, AK, 14 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and numerous step-grand and step-great grandchildren. In addition, he leaves behind three sisters: Beverly (John) Livermore of Rariton, IL; Judy (Jim) Howe of Monmouth, IL; Sharon (Gene) Cation of Dayton, OH; and two brothers: Chuck (Sue) Knox of Thousand Oaks, CA; and Leonard (Mary) Knox of Reynolds, IL; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
DuWyanne was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters, 4 brothers, and two grandsons.
He was considered the patriarch of his large and happy family, and will be remembered for his generosity, kindness, sense of humor, and humility.
DuWyanne will be remembered with a visitation from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth, followed by a private family burial in Monmouth. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to the Roseville Food Pantry, serving all needy families in Warren County.
He will be greatly missed, and leaves behind a legacy of kindness and generosity that will not soon be forgotten.
Services: DuWyanne will be remembered with a visitation from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth, followed by a private family burial in Monmouth. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to the Roseville Food Pantry, serving all needy families in Warren County.
He will be greatly missed, and leaves behind a legacy of kindness and generosity that will not soon be forgotten.
Sister Linda Knox (# 23864216)
Brother Marion (# 3724963)
Sister Marcella (# 72640724)
Brother James (# 66435806)
Sister Shirley (# 105111349)
Brother Robert (# 3824491)
Brother Allan (# 23864144)
Sister Marcena (# 23864188)
Alvin DuWyanne Knox, age 81, of Galesburg, IL passed away on January 7, 2014 at OSF St. Mary's Hospital in Galesburg following complications of surgery.
He was born at home in Monmouth, Illinois on September 27, 1932 to Allan and Mary (Brimmer) Knox. DuWyanne was one of 14 children, seven boys and seven girls. He enjoyed several sports during his school years, earning the nickname "DuWorm" for his outstanding evasive action on the football field.
He was married on February 8, 1954 to Marylu Payne in Parkland, Maryland, following his discharge from the United States Air Force. DuWyanne served from 1950 to 1954, working as a Radio Technician in Korea during wartime. Following his discharge from the military, he attended Monmouth College, graduating in 1958 with a degree in Finance. During college he worked for Vickroy Furniture in Monmouth.
He is survived by five children born of this marriage: Valerie (Al) Sobrack of Bigfork, MN; Kim (Don) Bouchard of Apple Valley, CA; Tracy (Steve) Armitage of Greeley, CO; Cheri (Steve) Castle of Loveland, CO; and Allan (Beckon) Knox of Coon Rapids, MN.
DuWyanne began his career right out of college, working for Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI as a Financial Analyst. He spent his entire career working for Ford; he was eventually transferred to the Philco Division in California in 1967. He was promoted to a Finance Manager position when he transferred to the Ford Aerospace Division in 1968 and moved his family to Huntington Beach, CA. DuWyanne had the distinction of being named as the 100,000th citizen of Huntington Beach, and was honored in that year's Independence Day Parade.
He was married to Winifred (Crosier) Davis on July 27, 1990 in Las Vegas, NV. They lived for a time in Irvine, CA; after his retirement they moved to St. George, UT; and eventually returned to Warren County to reside in Roseville, IL.
He is survived by his five children, step children Cindy (Craig) Hisler of Marshall, MI; Julie (Tim) Troyer of Angola, IN; Steve (Marti) Davis of Anchorage, AK, 14 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and numerous step-grand and step-great grandchildren. In addition, he leaves behind three sisters: Beverly (John) Livermore of Rariton, IL; Judy (Jim) Howe of Monmouth, IL; Sharon (Gene) Cation of Dayton, OH; and two brothers: Chuck (Sue) Knox of Thousand Oaks, CA; and Leonard (Mary) Knox of Reynolds, IL; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
DuWyanne was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters, 4 brothers, and two grandsons.
He was considered the patriarch of his large and happy family, and will be remembered for his generosity, kindness, sense of humor, and humility.
DuWyanne will be remembered with a visitation from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth, followed by a private family burial in Monmouth. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to the Roseville Food Pantry, serving all needy families in Warren County.
He will be greatly missed, and leaves behind a legacy of kindness and generosity that will not soon be forgotten.
Services: DuWyanne will be remembered with a visitation from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth, followed by a private family burial in Monmouth. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to the Roseville Food Pantry, serving all needy families in Warren County.
He will be greatly missed, and leaves behind a legacy of kindness and generosity that will not soon be forgotten.
Sister Linda Knox (# 23864216)
Brother Marion (# 3724963)
Sister Marcella (# 72640724)
Brother James (# 66435806)
Sister Shirley (# 105111349)
Brother Robert (# 3824491)
Brother Allan (# 23864144)
Sister Marcena (# 23864188)
He was born at home in Monmouth, Illinois on September 27, 1932 to Allan and Mary (Brimmer) Knox. DuWyanne was one of 14 children, seven boys and seven girls. He enjoyed several sports during his school years, earning the nickname "DuWorm" for his outstanding evasive action on the football field.
He was married on February 8, 1954 to Marylu Payne in Parkland, Maryland, following his discharge from the United States Air Force. DuWyanne served from 1950 to 1954, working as a Radio Technician in Korea during wartime. Following his discharge from the military, he attended Monmouth College, graduating in 1958 with a degree in Finance. During college he worked for Vickroy Furniture in Monmouth.
He is survived by five children born of this marriage: Valerie (Al) Sobrack of Bigfork, MN; Kim (Don) Bouchard of Apple Valley, CA; Tracy (Steve) Armitage of Greeley, CO; Cheri (Steve) Castle of Loveland, CO; and Allan (Beckon) Knox of Coon Rapids, MN.
DuWyanne began his career right out of college, working for Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI as a Financial Analyst. He spent his entire career working for Ford; he was eventually transferred to the Philco Division in California in 1967. He was promoted to a Finance Manager position when he transferred to the Ford Aerospace Division in 1968 and moved his family to Huntington Beach, CA. DuWyanne had the distinction of being named as the 100,000th citizen of Huntington Beach, and was honored in that year's Independence Day Parade.
He was married to Winifred (Crosier) Davis on July 27, 1990 in Las Vegas, NV. They lived for a time in Irvine, CA; after his retirement they moved to St. George, UT; and eventually returned to Warren County to reside in Roseville, IL.
He is survived by his five children, step children Cindy (Craig) Hisler of Marshall, MI; Julie (Tim) Troyer of Angola, IN; Steve (Marti) Davis of Anchorage, AK, 14 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and numerous step-grand and step-great grandchildren. In addition, he leaves behind three sisters: Beverly (John) Livermore of Rariton, IL; Judy (Jim) Howe of Monmouth, IL; Sharon (Gene) Cation of Dayton, OH; and two brothers: Chuck (Sue) Knox of Thousand Oaks, CA; and Leonard (Mary) Knox of Reynolds, IL; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
DuWyanne was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters, 4 brothers, and two grandsons.
He was considered the patriarch of his large and happy family, and will be remembered for his generosity, kindness, sense of humor, and humility.
DuWyanne will be remembered with a visitation from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth, followed by a private family burial in Monmouth. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to the Roseville Food Pantry, serving all needy families in Warren County.
He will be greatly missed, and leaves behind a legacy of kindness and generosity that will not soon be forgotten.
Services: DuWyanne will be remembered with a visitation from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth, followed by a private family burial in Monmouth. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to the Roseville Food Pantry, serving all needy families in Warren County.
He will be greatly missed, and leaves behind a legacy of kindness and generosity that will not soon be forgotten.
Sister Linda Knox (# 23864216)
Brother Marion (# 3724963)
Sister Marcella (# 72640724)
Brother James (# 66435806)
Sister Shirley (# 105111349)
Brother Robert (# 3824491)
Brother Allan (# 23864144)
Sister Marcena (# 23864188)
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