Obituaries

Hubert R. Cripe

October 26th, 1920 – February 20th, 2018

Hubert R. Cripe, age 97 of Astoria, IL, passed away at 11:27 am Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at his home. He was born on October 26, 1920 in Bader, IL, the son of Oliver John and Alma Mae (Miller) Cripe. On December 21, 1946, Hubert married Louisa Jean Vollmer in Bader. She preceded him in death on July 18, 2009.

Hubert was also preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Robert, Morris, and Wilmer.

Hubert was an Army veteran, serving in the 734 Bomb Squadron, 453 Bomb Group as a pilot with the rank of Captain from 1943 to 1946. He served as a POW after being shot down on a mission over Germany.

He was a retired manager and salesman for FS in Ipava, IL. He also farmed.

Hubert was a member of Grace Bible Church in Astoria where he served as Deacon Emeritus. He was also a member of the Astoria Lions Club, the Astoria American Legion Post #25, the Farm Bureau, and a member and officer of the South Fulton Senior Center in Astoria.

He was a former member of the Rushville Flying Club and Camp Emmanuel Camp Board.

Hubert was a wonderful father who loved his grandkids. He loved to fly and fish.

He is survived by his son, Roy (and Virginia) Cripe of Downers Grove, IL, his daughter Becky (and Mike) Lightle of Pittsfield, IL, two grandsons, Aaron (and Pam) Lightle and Matthew (and Rachel) Lightle, and three great-grandchildren, David, Kelsey, and Hailey Lightle.

Services will be held on Saturday, February 24th at 11:00 am at Grace Bible Church in Astoria. Pastor Ben Murray will officiate. Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Friday, February 23rd at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Memorials may be given to the South Fulton Senior Center or Grace Bible Church. Interment will be in the Astoria Cemetery with military rites provided by the Astoria American Legion Post #25.

Condolences

February 21st, 2018

My heartfelt prayers to Hubert’s family
Jody and Mike Dean

February 21st, 2018

We will always cherish our times with this sweet, wonderful man. All the times too with him and Aunt Jeannie. I do believe I can honestly say he is the most truly Christian man I've ever known. We will miss him so much, but we know he is in the perfect place now with his sweet Louisa. Garth and Carolyn

February 21st, 2018

I will never forget talking with Hubert. I always enjoyed anytime spent with him, he was a great man of faith and lived it. Our prayers are with the family he will be dearly missed.
Dean, Kristi, and Dakota Southerd

February 21st, 2018

Our Heavenly Father has gained another angel, Hubert Cripe! What a wonderful person he was, always had time to talk with

February 21st, 2018

This should be talk with you. The world has lost a great man, but I know he's flying with the Lord now! He loved to fly! Bill Weime

February 21st, 2018

We have lost a wonderful Christian friend. What an honor it has been to know him. Lowell and Mary Aten

February 21st, 2018

Hubert was a Blessing to the lives of all who knew him. Our prayers are with his family. He is HOME! Robert and Susan Cameron

February 22nd, 2018

I was so sorry to hear of Mr.Cripes passing,He always had a smile on his face.Prayers for all the family

February 22nd, 2018

Launi Klitz

February 22nd, 2018

Hubert was a great Christian, very mild mannered and a wonderful friend and person to work with. Probably the most careful pilot I have flown with. Such a great man and inspiration. Steve and Carol Birch

February 22nd, 2018

So glad to have visited with Hubert at his birthday party last October. He was a truly great person. Prayers for his family. George and Alcinda Craft

February 22nd, 2018

Roy sorry to hear of your dads passing. Thoughts and prayers coming to you and your family. My Gods arms surround you with His peace and comfort.

February 22nd, 2018

Kathy Bloyd

February 22nd, 2018

"Oh,the fun we had with Hubert and his brothers growing up on the farm near Bader!" Fond memories from Evelyn Stauffer Humphrey

February 22nd, 2018

We feel blessed to have known Hubert. He possessed all the fruits of the Spirit and will be deeply missed. Caryl & Jeff Lasswell

February 22nd, 2018

Never have I been so honored to know someone. I will cherish our long talks and our wonderful discovery from the past! My heart hurts but I am joyful for you now that you are in Glory. Much love, Tina Staven (Fleming)

February 22nd, 2018

Roy and Becky, so sorry to hear about your Dad passing...God Bless you and your families...
Cherryl (Bricker) Press

February 23rd, 2018

Hubert's testimony and faith in GOD TOUCHED many lives. We will miss him greatly, but rejoice that he is at home with his heavenly father.

February 23rd, 2018

Roy and Becky, so sorry to learn of your Dads passing. He was a great person. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your families. Roger Miller

February 23rd, 2018

Roy, Becky and Family; so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing! Hubert was a wonderful man with a lot of knowledge and memories in his lifetime! Our thoughts & prayers to all of you! Mike and Peg (Dutton) Davis

February 23rd, 2018

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Hubert's family. He was such a humble and caring man, a truly great Christian.

February 23rd, 2018

Jim and Deb Park.

February 24th, 2018

So sorry to hear of Hubert’s passing He was such a good Christian man. Prayers for the family. Mark & Mary S (Scrogum) Clayton

February 24th, 2018

I am sorry to hear of your Fathers passing. I did not know your Dad personally but heard about him from my Dad (Karl Arundale from Havana) who served in the Air Force during the war and was also shot down in France and was in the same POW camp as your Dad. My Dad talked about Hubert and their time in the camp and shared stories of that experience. Prayers for your family. Sheryl Arundale Payne