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1924
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2013
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Wilbur "Van" Heflin Obituary
He was born May 31, 1924 in Iuka, IL to Hershel Raymond and Maudie Rosalie (Eddings) Heflin. He married Mary Glenna Raffety in Springfield, IL on Feb. 7, 1957. She preceded him in death on Oct. 15, 1995. He was also preceded in death by his parents and brother.
Surviving are 3 children, Beverly Trout, Michael (Barbara) Heflin, James Heflin; 5 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Van was a US Navy WWII veteran. He was a former member of the American Legion. He worked at Caterpillar Inc. for 36 years, retiring on Jan. 1, 1983. He was a former member and treasurer at Richland Southern Baptist Church in East Peoria.
Private Services will be at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. Burial with military honors will be at Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be made at www.RemmertFuneralHome.com.
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Mike Straker
March 20, 2013
Only had the chance to meet you dad once at our chapter meeting seemed to be a great man. Wish we had the time to do a few shots and BS for a while. Remember we all love ya brother.
Don Statler
March 19, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kim Kinder
March 19, 2013
My heart goes out to the family. Van was a wonderful, kind, and caring man. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Maryland Gess
March 18, 2013
Remembering both of Van and Mary with very fond memories. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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