Friday, May 29, 2009

Clarence Miller has passed


Clarence Miller, 93, a member since 1953, has passed to the Grand Lodge above.

Clarence was the oldest living member of Alta Lodge.

Here is a link to his obituary in the Peoria Journal Star - PJSObituary

EAST PEORIA - Clarence Gilbert "Mick" Miller, 93, of East Peoria, formerly of Morton, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2009, at home in the Riverview retirement home.

He was born in Peoria on Oct. 29, 1915, and was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Bud, Harry and Jim. He was married on June 12, 1937, in Peoria to Blanche Elizabeth Routh, to whom he would have been married 72 years this June.

Clarence served our country during World War II in the U.S. Army, and retired from Caterpillar Tractor Co. after 32 years in 1978.

He was a member of the Masons and the Shriners.

Mick was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed spending time with his family.

A loving husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa, he is survived by his wife of 71 years, Blanche Miller; three children, Marilyn (Robert) Lipps of East Peoria, Ill., Phil (Joan) Miller of Boulder, Colo., and Scott (Teri) Miller of Brownsburg, Ind.; six grandchildren, Steve (Christie) Lipps of Washington, Ill., Cheryl (Gene) Bullard of East Peoria, Ill., Bart (Lisa) Miller of Boulder, Colo., Nate Miller of Ervine, Calif., Carol Miller of Boulder, Colo., and Josh Miller of Brownsburg, Ind.; and four great-grandchildren, Jeremy Bullard, Amber Bullard, Corey Lipps and Colten Lipps.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2009, at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria, Ill. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria.

Friday, May 22, 2009

WB Richard Bohannan now a Certified Lodge Insructor

Here’s extending a round of applause to RWB Jerry Starks too!

 

From: Robert H Wright [mailto:rhwright33@verizon.net]
Sent: 05/17/2009 5:28 PM
To: Jerry Agles
Subject: Re: Congratulations to 4 new CLIs, and others

 

Jerry,

 

We can also add the name of Jerald H. Starks to the list of successful completers as he passed his Grand Lecturer exam yesterday.  Another "graduate" from our Normal Saturday Morning School of Instruction!

 

Bob

----- Original Message -----

From: Jerry Agles

Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2009 9:04 AM

Subject: Congratulations to 4 new CLIs, and others

 

Brethren…..  I’m delighted to report that four of our brethren have passed yesterday’s Certified Lodge Instructor’s Exam at Lincoln: Rich Bohannan, John Janssen, Bob Irby, and Gary Irby!   When you see these gentlemen, please offer your hearty congratulations.

2nd degrees Scheduled

Thursday May 28 --Our 4 new Entered Apprentices will be examined in open lodge on their 1st degree proficiency at 7:00 PM. We will only open on the 1st degree, so any Entered Apprentice can attend. They are being coached on the old style catechism by WB Roger Matheny, It has been a long time since this has been done so let;s have a good turnout!

Saturday, June 6 -- 4 seond degres -- Lodge opens at 9:00 AM

May 2009 Stated Meeting Highlights

Attendance: 16
No balloting or petitions
We are now required to have our chair lifts inspected and liscensed by the State of Illinois
(notice received from Grand Lodge)
Still need work in basement.
Motion passed to hire company to fix bad gutter on north of building -- we don't have anyone with a ladder tall enough.
Need dedicated circuit for sump pump.
Problems encountered with 5/26 breakfast will be resolved.

Sickness and distress -- Bro. Delbert Kuhn passed to the Grand Lodge Above on May 11, 2009

50 years -- pins and certificates received from Grand Lodge for Bros. Richard Regier and Delbert Kuhn

New Master Masons

As of April 23, 2009

Mark Hoagland and Ralph Cotton have been raised to the Subline Degree of Master Mason

New Entered Apprentices

As of April 18...
Ray Decroix
Steven Ellis
Ronald Lady, Jr.
David Harms

April 2009 Stated Meeting Highlights

Attendance: 11
No petitions or balloting
Made annual contribution to Dunlap Summer Sports
Will donate roaster liners to Methodist Church
Sickness and Distress: Betty Casali and W B Bob Orill are now recuperating in their respective homes.

Bro. Robert Graham passed to the Grand Lodge above on March 27, 2009