Monday, March 30, 2009

Death - Robert Graham

Graham, Robert
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Farmington - Robert W. "Bagpipes" Graham, 69, of Farmington passed away at 6:36 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2009, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Born Feb. 7, 1940, in Peoria to Gavin and May (Crandell) Graham, he married Colleen Susie Thurman in Lewistown on April 7, 1967.

She survives, along with two sons, Keith (Tera) Graham of Cuba and Gavin (Elizabeth) Graham of Mapleton; and three grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kourtney and Kristen.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Thomas Gavin Graham.

Robert was a superintendent for P.J. Hoerr in Peoria for 23 years, retiring in 1991. He was a 46-year member of the Farmington Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1571, the Alta Masonic Lodge and Labors Local 165 for 45 years.

He also was a U.S. Navy veteran.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 31, 2009, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. at the Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Farmington, with Moose services at 7:45 p.m. and memorial services following. Pastor John Schurter will officiate. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial of the ashes will be at a later date in Yates City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Farmington Rescue Squad.

To view Robert's memorial DVD or submit online condolences, you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.



Friday, March 27, 2009

New Fellowcraft

Congratulations to Bro. Ralph Cotton, who received his second degree last night (3/26/2009)

Friday, March 20, 2009

Stated Meeting Highlights-- March 2009

  • Good attendance -- 25, including 5 visitors
  • 4 Petitions passed ballot - 3 invitations to petition and 1 regular
    (1st degrees scheduled for 8 AM, Saturday Apil18)
  • New Breakfast Committee takes over -- pilot went well, see calendar for April and May (Alta calendar)
  • Building and Grounds
    Water damage from bathroom leak -- repairs still needed
    Gutter problem causing water leak in NE corner of basement
    New leak in Mens room urinal needs fixed
  • Sickness and distress
    WB Bob Orrill still in hospital - about ready to come home
    Betty Casali still recuprtating - will hopefully be home soon
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Bob Orrill update

As of Monday, March 16, Bob is much improved but was still hospitalized
with GI problems. He MIGHT get out today (March 17). Either way he will
be recuperating for several weeks.

Past Master Grebner Hurt on Job

According to the March 17 Peoria Journal Star, Ed Grebner was injured in an air compressor malfunction accident.  Here is a link to the PJS story --Grebner Accident







Friday, March 13, 2009

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

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Monday, March 9, 2009

Sunday, March 8, 2009

2nd Degree -- Cotton (corrected 3/20)

2nd degree for Ralph Cotton @ 6:00 possibly 2 more