Obituaries

Roger Raymond

December 27th, 1940 – September 3rd, 2016

Roger L. Raymond, age 75 of Ipava, IL, passed away at 5:03 pm on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Unity Point Methodist in Peoria, IL. He was born on December 27, 1940 in Virginia, IL, the son of Lee and Geraldine (Coplan) Raymond. He married Helen B. Decker on October 29, 1961 in Literberry, IL.

Roger was a tractor mechanic, working for Bedwell Farm Equipment in Bushnell for many years. He then was owner and operator of Ipava Tractor Repair in Ipava.

He is survived by two sons, Bruce (and Cathy) Raymond of Plainfield, IN and Richard Raymond of Indianapolis, IN, two daughters, Joanne Pontifex of Burlington, IA and Cathy (and Steve) Ellis of Plainfield, IN, 4 grandchildren; Bryson (and Sydney Hardy) Ellis, Drew Pontifex, Jessica Raymond, and Ashton Ellis, 1 great-granddaughter Vivian Ellis, his sister Jean Hager of Virginia, IL, and his special friend Pam Smith of Ipava.

He was preceded in death by his parents and twin sons, Jeffrey and Christopher Raymond.

Roger was a member of the Vermont Antique Tractor Club and the Ipava American legion.

Services will be held on Wednesday, September 7th at 11:00 am at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Doug Krukewitt will officiate. Visitation will begin 1 hour prior to the services on Wednesday. Interment will be in the Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia, IL. Memorials may be made to the Ipava American Legion.

Condolences

September 4th, 2016

My deepest condolences to the Raymond family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!

John Pontifex

September 4th, 2016

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!

September 4th, 2016

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Terry and Patty Postletheweight

September 4th, 2016

So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers.

September 4th, 2016

Thinking of you all & sending prayers. Sorry for your loss. Sue & Dennis Kirkham

September 4th, 2016

So sorry for your loss.Sending special thoughts and prayers to Pam and the family.Roger had such a kind heart. Brenda & Gracie.

September 5th, 2016

So sorry for your loss Bruce, may your dad rest in peace.

September 5th, 2016

So sorry for your loss but he is at peace after living the good life and raising a great family.

September 5th, 2016

Sorry for your loss Joanne and Family. Cheryl B.

September 5th, 2016

Sorry for your loss Bryan.

September 5th, 2016

Leland Worthington

September 5th, 2016

PAM GOD BE WITH YOU AND ROGERS FAMILY .. HE WILL ALWAYS BE WELL THOUGHT OF AS HUMBLE AND KIND..FRIEND...CHUCK/KATHY

September 5th, 2016

Sorry for you loss.

September 5th, 2016

So sorry for your loss. - Rick and Jody Bottom

September 6th, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss, love and prayers for you all. Mike and Karen Wagner

September 6th, 2016

Cathy, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.--Jen Scott

September 6th, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Raymond family.
Linda Payne

September 6th, 2016

Bruce & Cathy , we are so sorry for your family's loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers, Mike & Karen Waldrip

September 7th, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. --- God Bless, JerrieAnn Walters, Marc & Emma Coursey, & Levi Asher

September 7th, 2016

So sorry to hear about Roger. Always worked on our tractors and he was the best. Thurman & Beverly Kepple

September 7th, 2016

Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time. The Charles and Natalie McConnell Family Stephen, Suzanne, Julia & Sarah

September 10th, 2016

God Bless and prayers to Pam and the family and friends grieving.Julie Daniels

September 10th, 2016

Condolences to the Family & Friends of Raymond! He will be missed by so many!!