Gerald Lloyd “Jerry” Ogborn, 71, passed away at his home in Mackinaw, IL on Friday, September 18, 2020. He was born on November 9, 1948 in Washington, IL to Melvin and Shirley (Kelso) Ogborn.
He married Martie Liter on June 7, 1969 in Washington, IL. In June, they had celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary.
He is survived by his wife, Martie of Mackinaw; two sons, Robert Lloyd Ogborn of Shirley, IL and Gerald Scott Ogborn of Heyworth, IL; four granddaughters; and several siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Steve.
Jerry was a 1966 graduate of Washington Community High School as well as Martie was also a WaCoHi graduate. He had worked for 30 years with Caterpillar Tractor Company before retiring in 1997. He was an avid bowler, golfer, pool player, and fisherman.
Keeping with Jerry's wishes, his remains will be donated to science, and cremation will be accorded. In fitting with Jerry’s love of the outdoors, a Celebration of Life will be held from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington.
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Gerald (Jerry) Ogborn, 71, of Mackinaw passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are planned for the spring of 2021 and will be updated when information is available. Burial to be in Mackinaw Township Cemetery, per cemetery's Facebook page. -- lj
He married Martie Liter on June 7, 1969 in Washington, IL. In June, they had celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary.
He is survived by his wife, Martie of Mackinaw; two sons, Robert Lloyd Ogborn of Shirley, IL and Gerald Scott Ogborn of Heyworth, IL; four granddaughters; and several siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Steve.
Jerry was a 1966 graduate of Washington Community High School as well as Martie was also a WaCoHi graduate. He had worked for 30 years with Caterpillar Tractor Company before retiring in 1997. He was an avid bowler, golfer, pool player, and fisherman.
Keeping with Jerry's wishes, his remains will be donated to science, and cremation will be accorded. In fitting with Jerry’s love of the outdoors, a Celebration of Life will be held from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington.
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Gerald (Jerry) Ogborn, 71, of Mackinaw passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are planned for the spring of 2021 and will be updated when information is available. Burial to be in Mackinaw Township Cemetery, per cemetery's Facebook page. -- lj
Gerald Lloyd “Jerry” Ogborn, 71, passed away at his home in Mackinaw, IL on Friday, September 18, 2020. He was born on November 9, 1948 in Washington, IL to Melvin and Shirley (Kelso) Ogborn.
He married Martie Liter on June 7, 1969 in Washington, IL. In June, they had celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary.
He is survived by his wife, Martie of Mackinaw; two sons, Robert Lloyd Ogborn of Shirley, IL and Gerald Scott Ogborn of Heyworth, IL; four granddaughters; and several siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Steve.
Jerry was a 1966 graduate of Washington Community High School as well as Martie was also a WaCoHi graduate. He had worked for 30 years with Caterpillar Tractor Company before retiring in 1997. He was an avid bowler, golfer, pool player, and fisherman.
Keeping with Jerry's wishes, his remains will be donated to science, and cremation will be accorded. In fitting with Jerry’s love of the outdoors, a Celebration of Life will be held from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington.
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Gerald (Jerry) Ogborn, 71, of Mackinaw passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are planned for the spring of 2021 and will be updated when information is available. Burial to be in Mackinaw Township Cemetery, per cemetery's Facebook page. -- lj
He married Martie Liter on June 7, 1969 in Washington, IL. In June, they had celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary.
He is survived by his wife, Martie of Mackinaw; two sons, Robert Lloyd Ogborn of Shirley, IL and Gerald Scott Ogborn of Heyworth, IL; four granddaughters; and several siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Steve.
Jerry was a 1966 graduate of Washington Community High School as well as Martie was also a WaCoHi graduate. He had worked for 30 years with Caterpillar Tractor Company before retiring in 1997. He was an avid bowler, golfer, pool player, and fisherman.
Keeping with Jerry's wishes, his remains will be donated to science, and cremation will be accorded. In fitting with Jerry’s love of the outdoors, a Celebration of Life will be held from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington.
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Gerald (Jerry) Ogborn, 71, of Mackinaw passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are planned for the spring of 2021 and will be updated when information is available. Burial to be in Mackinaw Township Cemetery, per cemetery's Facebook page. -- lj
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