Obituaries

Keith Ellison

March 13th, 1922 – July 3rd, 2015

Keith Ellison, age 93, of Lewistown, IL, passed away at 4:30 pm on Friday, July 3, 2015 at Graham Hospital in Canton, IL. He was born on March 13, 1922 in Pleasant Township, Fulton County, IL, the son of Carl and Ruth (Snowden) Ellison. Keith married Betty Leng on July 7, 1946 in Victoria, IL. Betty preceded Keith in death on December 19, 1990. Keith later married Dottie Hunt on February 13, 1994 in Lewistown, IL. She survives.

Also surviving are his two daughters, Kathy Bloyd of Lewistown, IL and Ruth Ann Ellison of Springfield, IL, two step-sons, Jeffery (and Tammy) Sharp of Princeville, IL and Gregory Sharp of East Peoria, IL, two grandchildren, Todd Bloyd and Marcy (and J.D.) Lantz, five step grandchildren, Sarah Sharp, Madison Sharp, Ronnee Sharp, Ryan Sharp and Aaron Sharp, five great-grandchildren- Kristin, Kati and Griffin Bloyd, Gunner and Tatumn Lantz, his sister Laura May Azbell of Ipava, IL and nephew Scott Azbell.

Keith was in the US Army serving from 1943 to 1945, with a rank of TEC 5, in the 573rd Ambulance Company,

He farmed in the Ipava and Vermont area. Keith was a member of the Methodist Church in Lewistown, the Ipava American Legion Post 17, Ipava Masonic Lodge #213 for over 50 years, Havana VFW Post 6408 and Shriner Scottish Rite Valley of Peoria for nearly 50 years.

Services will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at the United Methodist Church in Lewistown. Pastor Deryck Sonaram will be officiating. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 from 6 to 8 pm at the church in Lewistown with Masonic Services conducted at 8:00 pm by the Ipava Masonic Lodge #213. Interment will be in the Ipava Cemetery in Ipava, IL with military rites provided by the Ipava American Legion Post #17. Memorials may be made to the Havana VFW Post 6408 or United Methodist Church of Lewistown.

Condolences

July 5th, 2015

All my sympathy to Keith's family he was a good friend of mine

July 5th, 2015

My sympathy to Keith's family Bud Stockham

July 5th, 2015

Our sympathy to the family of Ke ith. Larry & Phyllis Brock

July 6th, 2015

My sympathy to Dottie and Keith's family,

July 6th, 2015

My sympathy to Dottie and Keith's family. Patricia Sharp

July 6th, 2015

My prayers for you Dorothy and the family for comfort at this time, just think what a glorious Reunion we will have when we All Get There love you so sorry I want be able to make it

July 6th, 2015

Ruthann--I am very sorry for your loss. I know you and your Dad were very close and I know you have a lot of good memories. Cyndi Avart

July 6th, 2015

Our Condolences & Sympathy To Keith's Family & Aunt Dorthy's Family. Keith Was A Fine Man. Barry & Leslie Trousdale. We LOVE You All.

July 6th, 2015

Condolences to Kathy & Ruth Ann & all the family. I remember you & your folks well from when you lived in the Pleasant Dale neighborhood & we rode the school bus together. Prayers for you all. Cheryl (Cox) Matteson

July 6th, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Great neighbors down the road over 30 years ago. Robert and Helen Clanin 142 Morning Glory Circle, Winter Haven, Fl.33884

July 6th, 2015

Sorry for your loss thinking of you.Chrissy Sayers

July 6th, 2015

My sympathy to Dottie and his children. He was a great guy. I remember he and Dottie dancing at the VFW.

July 6th, 2015

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From Rosie Moore

July 6th, 2015

Kathy my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know you adored your daddy.

July 7th, 2015

Our favorite Uncle!! He was the best!

July 7th, 2015

sorry for the loss of keith he was a great guy gloria

July 7th, 2015

Ruthann and Kathy, you are both in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry for your loss. Richard and Sheila Krider

July 7th, 2015

Praying for you and your family Kathy.

July 8th, 2015

Dot & family, Keith was one of few men who held a special place in my heart. Prayers & love to you. Sharing you grief, Carol Payne