1918
Lowell
2011
Lowell E. Batty
July 3, 1918 — April 11, 2011
Lowell E. Batty, 92, Cherry Valley resident for over 60 years, died at 12:31 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2011 at the nbsp;Grand Victorian of Rockford.nbsp; Born July 3, 1918 in Esmond, son of Clarence and Abbie Teach Batty.nbsp; Graduated from Fairdale High School.nbsp; Married Lillian Garrett in Rockford on March 15, 1941.nbsp; He worked for several years at Ray Wharton Hardware Store and retired in 1985 from National Hollow Metals amp; Supply.nbsp; Lowell was nbsp;very active in his community, having been a member of the Cherry Valley Order of Eastern Star No.478, Cherry Valley Masonic Lodge No.173 and Tebala Shrine. He was a volunteer firefighter for the Cherry Valley Fire Department, and a member of the Cherry Valley Cemetery Board.nbsp; He also served as the Cherry Valley Village Clerk for 8 years and was a member of the Cherry Valley United Methodist Church for 60 years.nbsp; Following retirement, he and Lillian spent 11 years enjoying their time as winter residents of Haines City, FL.nbsp; Lowell had a quick, methodical mind and his easy-going personality will always be remembered by his family and friends.
Survivors include his daughter, Jane(LaVern) Neff, Cherry Valley; son, Gary (Sylvia) Batty, Hunt, TX; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Beth) Benson, Byron, Gregory (fiance Heidi Bissman) Batty, Machesney Park; step-grandchildren, Blair (Kathy) Neff, Cherry Valley and Brenda (Dave) Habermann, CA; great-grandchildren, Andrew Benson, Matt Benson, Cara Benson and Jenna Neff; 1 great-great grandson, Logan Benson; 3 nieces and a nephew.nbsp; Predeceased by his wife, Lillian, on March 14, 2004; granddaughter, Julie Benson and 3 brothers, Gilbert, Lawrence and Clarence, Jr. nbsp;The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all of the staff at Grand Victorian, In- Home Personal Care Service (Felicia, Brandi and Mario) and Heartland Hospice for all of their care and thoughtfulness.
Funeral service at 2 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2011 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. with Rev. Monty Fox, officiating.nbsp; Burial in Cherry Valley Cemetery.nbsp; Visitation fromnbsp; 1 p.m. until time of the service.The family would appreciate memorials to Cherry Valley United Methodist Church, Cherry Valley Cemetery Association or Heartland Hospice.nbsp; Express condolences or share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
Survivors include his daughter, Jane(LaVern) Neff, Cherry Valley; son, Gary (Sylvia) Batty, Hunt, TX; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Beth) Benson, Byron, Gregory (fiance Heidi Bissman) Batty, Machesney Park; step-grandchildren, Blair (Kathy) Neff, Cherry Valley and Brenda (Dave) Habermann, CA; great-grandchildren, Andrew Benson, Matt Benson, Cara Benson and Jenna Neff; 1 great-great grandson, Logan Benson; 3 nieces and a nephew.nbsp; Predeceased by his wife, Lillian, on March 14, 2004; granddaughter, Julie Benson and 3 brothers, Gilbert, Lawrence and Clarence, Jr. nbsp;The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all of the staff at Grand Victorian, In- Home Personal Care Service (Felicia, Brandi and Mario) and Heartland Hospice for all of their care and thoughtfulness.
Funeral service at 2 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2011 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. with Rev. Monty Fox, officiating.nbsp; Burial in Cherry Valley Cemetery.nbsp; Visitation fromnbsp; 1 p.m. until time of the service.The family would appreciate memorials to Cherry Valley United Methodist Church, Cherry Valley Cemetery Association or Heartland Hospice.nbsp; Express condolences or share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
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