Obituaries

William H. Ogden

September 12th, 1945 – May 31st, 2022

Bill H. Ogden, 76, of Havana, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Mason District Hospital in Havana. He was born on September 12, 1945 in Canton, Illinois, the son of Harold and Leona (Klinedinst) Ogden. Bill married Connie Curless on July 17, 1963 in Lewistown, Illinois. She survives.

He is also survived by one daughter Darla (and John) Boo of Lewistown, one son, Jody (and Beckey) Ogden of Havana, 5 grandchildren, Katelyn (and Jon) Webb, Cody Boo, Heather Ogden, Halie Boo and Ashlyn Ogden, 6 great-grandchildren, Easton Webb, Mason Webb, Cameron Webb, Keegan Boo, Ava Boo and Oliver Fornili, one sister, Karen Tucker of Burlington, Iowa, and one brother, Robert (and Judy) Ogden of Ipava, Illinois.

He is preceded in death by his son, William Daron “B” Ogden, sister, Judith Hardesty, brother, Charles Ogden, and his parents.

Bill worked in Transportation at Caterpillar for 33 years. He later hauled gas with KRX Trucking in Vermont, Illinois for 13 years and drove for Sunrise Ag in Havana.

He was a member of UAW Local 974. Bill collected toy tractors and was always a farm kid at heart. He also enjoyed visiting with people and loved to spoil his grandkids.

Cremation rites have been accorded. The family would like to invite you to join them for a Celebration of Bill's Life on Sunday, September 11th, 2022 from 4-6 pm at Bill and Connie's residence. Refreshments will be provided and please bring your own lawn chairs. Memorials may be made to Fulton County Meals on Wheels Program.

Condolences

June 1st, 2022

Connie, Darla, Jody, Becky and family.
So sorry for your loss. Bill was a wonderful neighbor, and always eager to lend a hand. He will be missed by many. Our sincere condolences !
Harley and Kay Curless

June 1st, 2022

Our very deepest sympathy to Bill's family. We grew up in Lewistown together. Bill always knew you whenever we would see each other. God Bless him and his entire family. Lorenda and Alvin Spilker.

June 1st, 2022

Oh my goodness, Connie and family. So so sorry to read about Bill's passing. My whole family will be thinking of you all and sending prayers. Joyce Schisler Behymer

June 1st, 2022

Prayers for comfort for the family. Jon and Debbie Adkins

June 1st, 2022

So very saddened to hear about Bill. He will be missed by many. Hugs & prayers. Mark & Mary S Clayton

June 1st, 2022

So so sad to hear this
Bill was so special to us
Thoughts and prayers for all of you at this sad time
So many precious memories of all the good times our families have shared. Love to you all
From all us Malott Families

June 1st, 2022

Thinking of you all
Teresa & Scott Burget & families
Bev & Gary Taylor & family

June 1st, 2022

Connie and Kids. So sorry to hear about Bill. He will be greatly missed

June 1st, 2022

Connie and Kids. So sorry to hear about Bill. He will be greatly missed Rich and Nicki Hazzard

June 2nd, 2022

Oh Connie so sorry to learn of Bills passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Nancy Carithers

June 2nd, 2022

So sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Paul and Carol Stambaugh

June 2nd, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Tommy and Pam Trone

June 2nd, 2022

Connie, Darla and Jody, So very sorry to hear about Bill . You are in our prayers. Love you .
Bettye Collins Short and Phyllis Collins Raker

June 2nd, 2022

Connie. I am saddened by his passing. Frank Dooley

June 2nd, 2022

My deepest sympathy to all the family, I'm so sorry To hear this. My prayers are with all of you.

June 3rd, 2022

Connie and family I just read of Bill,s pasting. So sorry for you all of your great loss! My love and prayers are with you all Mary l Potts

June 3rd, 2022

Connie and family, sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Prayers for all of you. Wally and Janet Danner

June 3rd, 2022

Deepest sympathy to to you Connie and your family. Thought a lot of you guys over the years. My prayers for all the family. Rich Ford

June 4th, 2022

So sorry to hear about Bill's passing. I remember sitting in the kitchen there at the house talking to everybody. I always enjoyed those times. He was a good guy. We are thinking about all of you now.
Coulter and Kyla Mason

June 4th, 2022

My sympathy to the family. I didn't know Bill very well, but well enough to know that he had a big heart. Prayers to you during this difficult time.

June 4th, 2022

Les & I are so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. Prayers to your family for peace & comfort during this difficult time.

June 4th, 2022

Lester Miller & Jennifer McCombs

June 6th, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss Bill was a very wonderful person I got to know him when I worked at the county market store. He loved to pick he will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Tammy Baldry

June 8th, 2022

Sorry about Bill's Passing.Just seen it in the Paper.Gus&Jan Stroh

June 18th, 2022

Connie, so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My sympathy to you and your family. John & Judy Karl