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Marty, Alisa, Zeb, and Delaney Leffler
Owned and operated by a Benton born and raised family.
Marty, Alisa, Zeb, and Delaney Leffler
RUSSELL JOSEPH BALLARD JR.
BENTON, ILLINOIS
Mr. Russell Joseph Ballard, Jr., age 75, of Benton, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2024, at his home.
Russell Joseph Ballard was born on April 25, 1949, in Wayne City, IL, the son of Russell Joseph Ballard and Ruth Allie (Hood) Ballard. Mr. Ballard served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. During his service in Vietnam his bravery helped him attain National Defense Medal, Air Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one Silver and 1 Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm. Marksman (M-16 Rifle), Expert (.45 Caliber Pistol), Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Unit Citation, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Honor Medal (2 nd Class). He was proud to have served his Country.
He was a member of V.F.W. Post# 1301 of Marion, IL, and American Legion Post #0528 of Christopher, IL.
Joe was a self-employed over the road truck driver.
On June 4, 1993, he married Lea Neri, and this past June 4th, they have been married for 31 years. Joe and Lea enjoyed traveling, camping, trail hiking, and gardening together.
Surviving is his loving wife of 31 years, Lea Ballard of Benton, IL; two children: a son, Steven Ballard of Mt. Vernon, IL, a daughter, Jody Carter of KY; seven grandchildren: Victoria, Shara, Austin, Makaila, Jordan, Hanna and Sith; three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers: Jerry Ballard and Ernie Ballard.
The family prefers memorial contributions be made to the Christopher American Legion Post #0528; and will be accepted at the funeral home.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Joe; visit www.lpfuneralhome.com.
Russell Joseph Ballard was born on April 25, 1949, in Wayne City, IL, the son of Russell Joseph Ballard and Ruth Allie (Hood) Ballard. Mr. Ballard served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. During his service in Vietnam his bravery helped him attain National Defense Medal, Air Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one Silver and 1 Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm. Marksman (M-16 Rifle), Expert (.45 Caliber Pistol), Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Unit Citation, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Honor Medal (2 nd Class). He was proud to have served his Country.
He was a member of V.F.W. Post# 1301 of Marion, IL, and American Legion Post #0528 of Christopher, IL.
Joe was a self-employed over the road truck driver.
On June 4, 1993, he married Lea Neri, and this past June 4th, they have been married for 31 years. Joe and Lea enjoyed traveling, camping, trail hiking, and gardening together.
Surviving is his loving wife of 31 years, Lea Ballard of Benton, IL; two children: a son, Steven Ballard of Mt. Vernon, IL, a daughter, Jody Carter of KY; seven grandchildren: Victoria, Shara, Austin, Makaila, Jordan, Hanna and Sith; three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers: Jerry Ballard and Ernie Ballard.
The family prefers memorial contributions be made to the Christopher American Legion Post #0528; and will be accepted at the funeral home.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Joe; visit www.lpfuneralhome.com.
CAMELLA MARIE CRANDALL
BENTON, ILLINOIS
Camella Marie Crandall, age 79, of Benton, IL, passed away at 8:38 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital of Mt. Vernon, IL.
Mrs. Crandall was born on May 3, 1945, in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of John Henry Woodrick and Inez Fay (Ackley) Woodrick.
She was a graduate of Southern Illinois University of Carbondale, having attained a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She also was a nurse for forty plus years.
Cammie enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. She also enjoyed spending time outdoors in the fresh air. She enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas with her brother. Cammie also loved the ocean and spending time at the beach. She enjoyed being with her family.
Cammie used to volunteer serving food at a homeless shelter.
Surviving are her two children: Celeste Marc and husband Mitchell of St. Charles, IL, Paul Milk and significant other Tammy Watson of Cape Coral, FL; five grandchildren: Nick Marc, Lauren Marc and Mitchell Marc, Morgan Milk and Mason Milk; a half-sister Tina L. Woodrick-Scurek of Michigan; two step-sisters: Belinda Motycka and Monica Knowles, both of Michigan; an ex-sister-in-law Jodi Milk of Kankakee, IL; and several cousins.
Mrs. Crandall was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands: Paul E. Milk and Leonard J. McWilliams; a brother John Calvin Woodrick; and a nephew John C. Woodrick, Jr.
The family prefers. Memorial contributions be made in memory of Cammie, to the Wounded Warrior Project, https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Cammie, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Crandall was born on May 3, 1945, in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of John Henry Woodrick and Inez Fay (Ackley) Woodrick.
She was a graduate of Southern Illinois University of Carbondale, having attained a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She also was a nurse for forty plus years.
Cammie enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. She also enjoyed spending time outdoors in the fresh air. She enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas with her brother. Cammie also loved the ocean and spending time at the beach. She enjoyed being with her family.
Cammie used to volunteer serving food at a homeless shelter.
Surviving are her two children: Celeste Marc and husband Mitchell of St. Charles, IL, Paul Milk and significant other Tammy Watson of Cape Coral, FL; five grandchildren: Nick Marc, Lauren Marc and Mitchell Marc, Morgan Milk and Mason Milk; a half-sister Tina L. Woodrick-Scurek of Michigan; two step-sisters: Belinda Motycka and Monica Knowles, both of Michigan; an ex-sister-in-law Jodi Milk of Kankakee, IL; and several cousins.
Mrs. Crandall was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands: Paul E. Milk and Leonard J. McWilliams; a brother John Calvin Woodrick; and a nephew John C. Woodrick, Jr.
The family prefers. Memorial contributions be made in memory of Cammie, to the Wounded Warrior Project, https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Cammie, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com.