PIPER CITY — Milford “Milt” C. Irwin, 97, a resident of Piper City Rehab and Living Center — Piper City, formerly of Chatsworth, passed away at 9:05 a.m. Monday, March 1, 2010, at the center.
Milt was born April 27, 1912, in rural Cropsey, a son of Will and Hazel (Westerbelt) Irwin. He graduated Class of 1931 from Cropsey High School, where he enjoyed playing basketball, and later married R. Beryl Thomas Dec. 25, 1937, in rural Cropsey in her parent’s home. She survives.
Also surviving are six children and their spouses: Kay (Harold) Lyndley of Morton, Bette Jane (Bruce) Otto of Minier, Alan (Kathy) Irwin of Graham, N.C., William (Diane) Irwin of Oregon, Il., Gary (Susan) Irwin of Galion, Ohio; and Colleen (James) Browning of Hudson; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
Milt farmed south of Chatsworth for many years until retiring in 1980.
Mr. Irwin was a member of the Chatsworth United Methodist Church. He had helped with construction of the church in 1980, was a former head usher and trustee. He was also a member of the Illinois Farm Bureau and was a former director of the Livingston County Farm Bureau, and served on the Chatsworth School Board.
He loved his family, and especially enjoyed his grandkids. He was an avid Prairie Central Sports and Chicago Cubs fan.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Chatsworth United Methodist Church in Chatsworth with the Rev. R. David Reynolds officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the church, where memorials may be made to the Chatsworth United Methodist Church or Piper City Rehab & Living Center. Interment will be at Cropsey Cemetery – rural Cropsey. Martin Funeral Home–Chatsworth has been entrusted with arrangements.
This obituary may be viewed, and private condolences sent to the family online at: www.martin-burkefuneralhome.com.
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PIPER CITY — Milford “Milt” C. Irwin, 97, a resident of Piper City Rehab and Living Center — Piper City, formerly of Chatsworth, passed away at 9:05 a.m. Monday, March 1, 2010, at the center.
Milt was born April 27, 1912, in rural Cropsey, a son of Will and Hazel (Westerbelt) Irwin. He graduated Class of 1931 from Cropsey High School, where he enjoyed playing basketball, and later married R. Beryl Thomas Dec. 25, 1937, in rural Cropsey in her parent’s home. She survives.
Also surviving are six children and their spouses: Kay (Harold) Lyndley of Morton, Bette Jane (Bruce) Otto of Minier, Alan (Kathy) Irwin of Graham, N.C., William (Diane) Irwin of Oregon, Il., Gary (Susan) Irwin of Galion, Ohio; and Colleen (James) Browning of Hudson; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
Milt farmed south of Chatsworth for many years until retiring in 1980.
Mr. Irwin was a member of the Chatsworth United Methodist Church. He had helped with construction of the church in 1980, was a former head usher and trustee. He was also a member of the Illinois Farm Bureau and was a former director of the Livingston County Farm Bureau, and served on the Chatsworth School Board.
He loved his family, and especially enjoyed his grandkids. He was an avid Prairie Central Sports and Chicago Cubs fan.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Chatsworth United Methodist Church in Chatsworth with the Rev. R. David Reynolds officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the church, where memorials may be made to the Chatsworth United Methodist Church or Piper City Rehab & Living Center. Interment will be at Cropsey Cemetery – rural Cropsey. Martin Funeral Home–Chatsworth has been entrusted with arrangements.
This obituary may be viewed, and private condolences sent to the family online at: www.martin-burkefuneralhome.com.
