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Orville Eugene TOWNE

Male 1930 - 2003  (72 years)


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  • Name Orville Eugene TOWNE 
    Birth 4 Oct 1930  Rockton, Winnebago, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 19 Apr 2003  Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Burial Highland Garden of Memories, Belvidere, Boone, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Person ID I26671  bmds
    Last Modified 21 Mar 2023 

    Family Mae Irene SNYDER,   b. 21 Nov 1940, Dixon, Lee, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Apr 2005, Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 64 years) 
    Marriage 23 Jan 1965  Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Age at Marriage Orville : 34 years old | Mae : 24 years old. 
    Children 3 sons 
     1Male. Jerry Eugene TOWNE,   b. 1 May 1966 (Age 58 years)
     2Male. David Wayne TOWNE,   b. 24 Jan 1969   d. 24 Jan 1969 (Age 0 years)
     3Male. James Allen TOWNE,   b. Jul 1972 (Age 52 years)
     
    Family ID F3662  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 4 Oct 1930 - Rockton, Winnebago, Illinois
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 23 Jan 1965 - Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 19 Apr 2003 - Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Highland Garden of Memories, Belvidere, Boone, Illinois
    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Sources 
    1. [S4] Obituary.
      WINNEBAGO — Orville E. Towne, 72, of Winnebago died Saturday afternoon, April 19, 2003, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center after a short illness. Born Oct. 4, 1930, in Rockton, the son of Harry and Alma Pearson Towne. He attended Hononegah High School in Rockton. Orville married Mae Snyder Jan. 23, 1965, in Rockford. Before his marriage, Orville was engaged in farming. When he and Mae moved to Winnebago, he was employed by DeGrote Grain and Feed Co. Orville was then employed by Atwood Mobile Products as a machine operator for 35 years until retiring. He enjoyed fishing and country music, but most enjoyed being with his grandchildren.
       Surviving family include his wife, Mae Towne stepdaughter, Susan (Irvin) Dunaway sons, Jerry Towne and James Towne, all of Winnebago grandchildren, Keith Dunaway of Winnebago, Kyle (Robin) Dunaway of Loves Park, Dawn Dunaway of Winnebago and Brittany, Shawn and Jenna Towne, all of Loves Park brother, Rodney (Joan) Towne of Rockford sisters, Louise Revels of Hillsboro, Wis., Alice (Owen) Jamison of Machesney Park and Lola (Raymond) Heinz of New Lisbon, Wis. stepbrother, Harry (May) Towne of Vancouver, Wash. aunt, Ella (Everett) Meyers of South Beloit and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by son, David Wayne Towne brother, Rex Towne and granddaughter, Marsha Dunaway.
       Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 24, in Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago, with the Rev. Gary R. Turner, pastor of New Life Bible Church in Winnebago, officiating. Burial in Highland Garden of Memories in Belvidere. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established to the family. 4-22-2
      — Rockford Register Star. Tuesday, April 22, 2003

    2. [S5] Find A Grave, → Memorial ID 89188540.