Loren Oscar Simon
Loren Oscar Simon age 76, of Liberty, IL died on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 5:58 p.m. in Blessing Hospital.
Loren was born November 11, 1944 in Quincy a son of Oscar and Vesta (Drebes) Simon.
He married Elaine M. Boone on July 11, 1964 in Plainville Methodist Church, and she survives.
Loren was a lifelong farmer; he also worked for Farm and Home Supply as a truck-driver until his retirement.
Loren was a 1962 graduate of Liberty High School.
He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church of Lost Prairie and the Adams County Farm Bureau.
Loren was a fan of St. Louis Cardinal baseball, watching Westerns and RFD T.V. He enjoyed solving word-search puzzles and taking his golf cart out to check on the neighbors.
In addition to his wife Elaine, survivors include two children, Merle (Daphne) Simon of Liberty; Sheryl (Chris) Miller of Perry, IL;
Two grandsons, Logan Simon of Hays, KS and Levi Simon of Liberty.
A sister, Marie (Jim) Ebbing of Quincy; brother and sisters-in-law, Norman (Nancy) Boone of Barry; Rosalyn Boone of Plainville; Barbara Boone of Quincy and many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
He is preceded in death by his parents; mother-and-father-in-law, Gladys & Leo Boone; and brothers and sister-in-law, Roger Boone, Marvin Boone, Jim (Nancy) Boone.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
in St. Peter's Lutheran Church of Lost Prairie by Rev. Ron Graham.
Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
Friends are invited and may call at the church Thursday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Those attending the services are kindly asked to wear a face mask and observe distancing guidelines.
Memorials are suggested to Liberty F.F.A. Alumni or to St Peter's Lutheran Church at Lost Prairie Cemetery.
Services are in care of Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. www.dukerandhaugh.com
Condolences
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Betty Sue (Boone) Stopp
Bogart, GA - Comments:
- Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
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- Janice Hiland
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- My thoughts & prayers with you and family
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Larry & Pat Veile
Nebo, IL - Comments:
- Sympathies to family and friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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John & Vicki Jackson
mt washington, KY - Comments:
- you all are in our thoughts and prayers, he was a good friend and a good guy
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Kent and Lisa Daggett
Camp Point, IL - Comments:
- Our sympathies to you all.
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Mandy Obert Andrews
Liberty, IL - Comments:
- You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Amanda Cramsey-Gibbs
Plainville, IL - Comments:
- So sorry to hear of his passing!! Thoughts and prayers for your whole family during this incredibly difficult time.
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Sylvia Darnell
St Ann, MO - Comments:
- My thoughts and prayers to you and yours. Cherish the memories!
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Benita Boone
Pittsfield, IL - Comments:
- So sorry to hear about Uncle Loren! My Thoughts and Prayers are with you Aunt Elaine, Merle, Sheryl your & Family! R.I.P. Uncle Loren & GOD BLESS
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Aneta (De Weese) Peters
Quincy, IL - Comments:
- Merle and Sheryl, Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow!
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Esther & Ron Morrison
Mendon, IL - Comments:
- Sending prayers for all of Loren’s family. Went to school with Loren & worked with his sister, Marie at SLCC.
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Mary Tennis
Liberty, IL - Comments:
- So sorry for the loss of your beloved husband, Father, Brother and friend. May he rest in peace.
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Mark & Laurie Morrison
Liberty, IL - Comments:
- Keeping all of you in our prayers and thoughts. God Bless
Mark and Laurie
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Jim &Sherry( Kennedy) Huber
Liberty, IL - Comments:
- So sorry for your loss. We will always remember Loren in the golf cart watching us bale hay.