Obituaries

Marvin D. White

October 27th, 1936 – April 13th, 2020

Marvin Delano White was born on October 27, 1936 in Fulton County District 6541, 2 miles east of the Temple Cemetery. He was the son of Sterling Cornelius and Ruth May (Hendee) White.

Marvin was born on the Heimgardner place and upon his father's death on July 3, 1940, moved 3 miles west to another farm and lived their approximately 3 years. The family then moved to Table Grove and lived in Uncle Iras' house, until Marvin was 9 years old. His mother married Woodrow Hensley and they moved to the south end of Table Grove.

Marvin started grade school in a big 2 story house in Table Grove. He later lived in this house until his death. He went to the first 4 grades there then was bussed to Ipava for 4 more years. He returned to Table Grove for High School, graduating in May 1956.

On June 28, 1956 Marvin joined the United States Air Force and served for 4 years. He took the train from Chicago to San Francisco, taking 5 days. He did his basic training for 3 months and then went to Biloxi, Mississippi for 3 months and on to Whiteman Air Base in Knob Noster, Missouri for 3 and 1/2 years.

Marvin married Marjorie Ann McCamant on August 13, 1958 in Jefferson City, MO. On March 20, 1959, Tena Janell was born on base and on April 17, 1962 Marlin Fitzgerald was born in Rushville. Marion Andrew was born in Macomb on April 29, 1963. On February 18, 1971 he divorced Marjorie.

He married Mary Jean Henderson on April 17, 1971 in E. Peoria. Dale and Judy Malott stood up with them. On July 4, 1971, Mark Dale was born in Macomb.

Marvin began working at Caterpillar in East Peoria on October 3, 1963. Mary passed away on October 14, 1988 due to a heart attack. On May 20, 1989, Marvin married Sharon McCamant until they divorced in November 26, 1990. He then married Dorothy Joann Sams on November 29, 1992 and she preceded him in death on December 16, 2016.

He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Marion and Rachel (Immel) Hendee and Andrew and Nellie White, and his sister Nelda Stepities.

Marvin is survived by his 3 sons, Marlin (and Jennifer) White of Browning, Marion (and Shattea) White and Mark (and Jamie) White, both of Table Grove, his daughter Tena (and Lewis) Lashbrook of Table Grove, 18 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, his brother Sterling White of Douglas, WY and his sister Dorothy McIntyre of Boulder, CO.

He worked for Caterpillar for 30 years, then drove a bus for VIT Schools for 10 more years. He was a member of the UAW and the Ipava American Legion, He played basketball and softball in his younger years and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He was an election judge for Farmers Township in Fulton County.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the services will be private. Memorials may be made to the Table Grove Fire and Rescue Squad and sent to the funeral home at PO Box 525, Astoria, IL 61501.

Condolences

April 14th, 2020

Sorry we are unable to attend, but our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Don and Sue White

April 14th, 2020

Keeping all of you in thoughts and prayers. Ronda and Brad Kluthe

April 14th, 2020

So Sorry we can not to be there with you at this time, sending lots of hugs and a lot of love. Larry and Nancy Ewen

April 14th, 2020

Wish we could be there with you guys. Our prayers and love are with you all. Julie and family.

April 14th, 2020

Tena sorry for the loss of your dad thoughts and prayers

April 14th, 2020

My Thoughts And Prayers Are With U All Rod Dilts-Pointer

April 14th, 2020

All good memories come to mind when we think of Marvin. We extend our deepest sympathy to the family. John & Sandy Bybee

April 14th, 2020

So very sorry.
Penny Collins and Brandon Brown

April 15th, 2020

Mark your Dad was always a very kind person to Rick and I when living in Table Grove. I got to know him well when we both worked at VIT. Prayers for the family, Rick and Kathy Heller

April 15th, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Rex and Sue Fouts

April 15th, 2020

We were sad to hear of your dad's passing. We're sorry we won't be able to attend but we will be praying for all of you. Sending lots of love. Cris and Donna Arellano

April 15th, 2020

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with your family. Heather Worthington-Asher

April 15th, 2020

Mike and I are so sorry to hear of your loss of Marvin! Our thoughts and prayers for All of your Family!! 🙏🙏 Mike and Peg Davis from Rushville, IL.

April 15th, 2020

So so sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for the family.

April 15th, 2020

So sorry to hear about your loss!...prayers to everyone!...Samantha Miller Klinedinst

April 15th, 2020

So sorry for your loss. The Clemens

April 15th, 2020

Thoughts and prayers for you all. Sorry for your loss of Marvin. He was a nice guy. Love you all. Judy Wilson.

April 15th, 2020

Thoughts and Prayers for you all. Kathy McCurdy

April 15th, 2020

Marlin Jennifer and family so sorry for your loss your in my prayers
Marcia orsburn

April 15th, 2020

So sorry for your loss Ernie and Alice Bennett

April 15th, 2020

Sorry for the families loss Dennis and Jo Chenoweth

April 15th, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family at this time. Frank and Marina (Austin) (White, Charles) Bernard

April 15th, 2020

Tena, We are so sorry to hear of the death of your dad. Our Deepest Sympathy for you all.
Mary and Ora Welch

April 15th, 2020

Sorry to hear of you loss.. I played a lot of softball with him. Thoughts and prays to the family.
Joe Hughes

April 15th, 2020

So sorry for your loss
Thinking of you all
The Taylor Family

April 15th, 2020

I rode in the back seat of Frank Yocum's olds. Vista Cruiser with Red back in the late 60's, back and fourth to Caterpillar. We became pretty good friends. I am thinking about you kids.

April 15th, 2020

Sorry cant be their for our childern They are strong an in GODS hands love you all Marjorie (Marty}in Tx

April 15th, 2020

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers and hugs from us to the family. May God comfort you, give you peace and the needed strength during this difficult time and the many days ahead. Love, Mike and Donna Shirley

April 15th, 2020

White Family, so sorry your father was always nice, he use to play ball with Bob or at the same time. Sending prayer during this difficult time. Bob, Susie Bucher and family

April 16th, 2020

Sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Bob and Peggy Spencer

April 16th, 2020

Sorry for your loss.Sending prayers. Randy and Brenda Vaughn

April 16th, 2020

So sorry for your loss.

April 16th, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers. Vicki & Billy Atwater

April 16th, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Prayers

April 16th, 2020

Jack and I are so sorry.He thought so much of Red. Thinking of the family.

April 17th, 2020

So sorry to hear of reds passing. He and maurie enjoyed visiting when they were bus drivers for VIT. Sending prayers for comfort during this time of grief. Kathy cox

April 17th, 2020

Sorry to hear of Red's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Rod & Stacy Wilson

April 20th, 2020

So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of all the family.
Mike and Marla Rumler
Marlyn Jones

January 29th, 2024

Sorry to hear about loss cadet john leffler ocs 1992 thanksgivin stayed at his house larry an sharon couldnt make it to springfirld il arng