Ernest Junior Nall, 85, of Manito, passed away at OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home, in Peoria, at 1:20 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2024, where he was surrounded by his family.
He was born on September 8, 1939, in Kilbourne, Illinois, to Ernest and Edna (McDaniel) Nall. He married Charlene Hall in June of 1965.
Ernie is survived by his wife; son and his wife; daughter and her husband; four granddaughters; one grandson and one brother and his wife
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles and Wilmer Nall and sister, Lois French.
Ernie served in the U.S. Army from 1960 – 1964, as a military police officer, in Washington state. He also pursued an Industrial Arts degree at Western Illinois University. He worked for Caterpillar, in East Peoria, Illinois as a manufacturing systems technician, where he retired in the fall of 1996. Ernie enjoyed camping with family when his children were younger, woodworking, genealogy, cooking and was well-known for his chicken and noodles and bread baking. He was also an avid Chicago Cubs fan.
Cremation rites have been accorded and the family is respecting Ernie's wishes and will not be having services.
Per Ernie's request, memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund in honor of his two granddaughters.
Hurley Funeral Home, in Havana, is in charge of arrangements.
The Mason County Democrat (Havana, IL) - September 11, 2024
Ernest Junior Nall, 85, of Manito, passed away at OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home, in Peoria, at 1:20 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2024, where he was surrounded by his family.
He was born on September 8, 1939, in Kilbourne, Illinois, to Ernest and Edna (McDaniel) Nall. He married Charlene Hall in June of 1965.
Ernie is survived by his wife; son and his wife; daughter and her husband; four granddaughters; one grandson and one brother and his wife
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles and Wilmer Nall and sister, Lois French.
Ernie served in the U.S. Army from 1960 – 1964, as a military police officer, in Washington state. He also pursued an Industrial Arts degree at Western Illinois University. He worked for Caterpillar, in East Peoria, Illinois as a manufacturing systems technician, where he retired in the fall of 1996. Ernie enjoyed camping with family when his children were younger, woodworking, genealogy, cooking and was well-known for his chicken and noodles and bread baking. He was also an avid Chicago Cubs fan.
Cremation rites have been accorded and the family is respecting Ernie's wishes and will not be having services.
Per Ernie's request, memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund in honor of his two granddaughters.
Hurley Funeral Home, in Havana, is in charge of arrangements.
The Mason County Democrat (Havana, IL) - September 11, 2024
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