Notes for: Richard ("Dick") D. Bodine

From Ronny Bodine:

Obituary, Decatur Herald & Review (Decatur, Ill.) of 21 April 2010.
DECATUR - Dorothy L. Bodine, 90, of Decatur, passed away at 4:22 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2010 at Imboden Creek Living Center with her loving family by her side. Services to celebrate Dorothy's life will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 2010 at the funeral home. Interment with "Flight Home" Ceremony will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Children's Hospital or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com. Dorothy was born May 26, 1919 in White County, Illinois the daughter of Clarence and Ella Ritsch. Dorothy along with her husband founded Bodine Sewer April 19, 1960. She was a devoted homemaker and wife. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She married Richard D. Bodine on August 28, 1940 in Old Monroe, Missouri. They shared almost seventy years of marriage. She leaves behind her husband, sons; Richard H. Bodine and wife Aletha of Decatur, Mike Bodine and wife Phyllis of Mt. Zion, Jack Bodine and wife Laura of Decatur, and Pat Bodine and fiancée Kimm of Mt. Zion, grandchildren; Julie, Rodney, Kimmie, Jodi, Jackalyn, Jami, Jennifer, Nik, and Jennifer, fourteen great-grandchildren, sister; Ruth Mick of Ohio, sister-in-law; Loretta Ritsch of Carmi, Illinois, nephew; Robert Stearns of Decatur, and many family and friends. She was reunited in heaven with her parents, son; Gary L. Bodine, granddaughter; Karen Sue Bodine, two sisters, and four brothers. The Bodine family would like express their thanks to the nurses and staff at Imboden Creek Living Center and Decatur Memorial Hospital for the loving care they showed Dorothy. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp

Obituary, Decatur Herald & Review (Decatur, Ill.) of 22 June 2012.
DECATUR - Richard D. "Dick" Bodine, 91, of Decatur, passed away at 10:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2012 in his home with his loving family by his side. Dick was born August 3, 1920, in White County, Illinois the son of James and Sylvia (Knight) Bodine. Dick along with his wife Dorothy founded Bodine Sewer April 19, 1960. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Dick loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His hobbies included watching the St. Louis Cardinals, attending car auctions, working in the yard and playing with his dogs. Dick was a member of Laborers Local #159, Operator's Local #965, Stephen Decatur Masonic Lodge #979, Scottish Rite Valley of Springfield, Cornbelt Shrine Club, Decatur Shrine Club, and Ansar Shrine. He married Dorothy L. Ritsch on August 28, 1940 in Old Monroe, Missouri. They shared almost seventy years of marriage. He is survived by his sons: Richard H. Bodine and wife Aletha of Decatur, Mike Bodine and wife Phyllis of Mt. Zion, Jack Bodine and wife Laura of Decatur, and Pat Bodine and wife Kimm of Mt. Zion, grandchildren; Julie, Rodney, Kimmie, Jodi, Jackalyn, Jami, Jennifer, Nik, and Jennifer, fourteen great-grandchildren. Dick was preceded in death by his wife; parents; son; Gary L. Bodine; granddaughter, Karen Sue Bodine; sisters: Lora Ellen and Pearl; brothers: Earl, Mick, Goody, Forrest, and Fred. Services to celebrate Richard's life will be 10 a.m. Monday, June 25, 2012 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the funeral home with Masonic rites at 3:30 p.m. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery concluding with the "Flight Home" ceremony. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to the Shriners Hospital for Children or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr.'s McCormack and Waters; special friends: Butch, Ronnie, and James; caregivers: Judy Thacker, Jamie Holmes, Vicky Jones, and Linda Knorr. The Bodine family is being served by the Graceland/ Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL, 62526. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review/