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After 96 years of supporting his church, helping his neighbors, and assisting in improving the community by being involved with several organizations, Donald Richard Pellikan died on Saturday, January 30
th at Calhoun Nursing and Rehab.
He was born on the family farm in Jersey County, Illinois on August 23, 1924 to Charles and Grace (Schlansker) Pellikan. He graduated in 1942 from Jersey Township High School then attended the University of Illinois and earned a degree in Ag. After graduation he returned to Grafton to manage the family dairy and grain farm.
He married the former Martha Wehrly on April 6, 1958 and shared 62 years together. Three children arrived to bless this union, Donald Robert (Lydia), Larry Richard (Michele), and Carolyn Martha (Ray). Followed by five grandchildren and two great grandchildren to make their arrival this coming year.
1/5/2021 2:53:15 PM
JERSEYVILLE – Leila (Schleeper) Pieper, 96, passed away at 4:10 p.m., Friday, January 1, 2020 at Calhoun Nursing and Rehab Center.
Surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews, all of whom cared for her immensely.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Friday, January 8, 2021 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m., Friday, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fieldon with Father Hyland Smith officiating.
Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be given to St. Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic School.