1919
Ben
2015
Ben Tanner
October 10, 1919 — February 24, 2015
Ben R. Tanner, 95, of Goodfield, passed away at 7:05 p.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at his home.
He was born October 10, 1919 in Tremont, IL, to Rudolph and Mina (Haefeli) Tanner. He married Leona Honegger on February 9, 1947 in Forrest, IL. She passed away on February 6, 2005 in Eureka.
He was also preceded in death by 1 daughter Kathy, 1 son Samuel, 5 brothers and 6 sisters.
Surviving are 3 daughters Lynn (Milton) Hinnen of Eureka, Judy (Mike) Sauder of Eureka, Carol (Bob) Radtke of Tinley Park, IL; 5 sons Ben (Mary) Tanner of Goodfield, Joe (Pam) Tanner of Deer Creek, Mike (Cheryl) Tanner of Washington, C.J. "Jim" (Elaine) Tanner of Deer Creek, Mark (Dianna) Tanner of Goodfield; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Ben was a member of Goodfield Apostolic Christian Church and volunteer for World Relief. He was an avid gardener and mushroom hunter, a WWII Army veteran and member of Eureka American Legion Post #466. He retired as a carpenter from N.E. Finch after many years of service, and was a volunteer firefighter for the Goodfield fire department.
Visitation will be Saturday February 28, 2015 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Eureka. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Goodfield Apostolic Christian Church with visitation from 12-12:45 p.m. at the church. Church ministers will officiate. Burial will be in Goodfield\Congerville Apostolic Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or the charity of the donor's choice.
Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.argoruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.
508 South Main Street
Eureka, IL 61530
218 W. Fisk St.
Goodfield, IL 61742
218 W. Fisk St.
Goodfield, IL 61742
He was born October 10, 1919 in Tremont, IL, to Rudolph and Mina (Haefeli) Tanner. He married Leona Honegger on February 9, 1947 in Forrest, IL. She passed away on February 6, 2005 in Eureka.
He was also preceded in death by 1 daughter Kathy, 1 son Samuel, 5 brothers and 6 sisters.
Surviving are 3 daughters Lynn (Milton) Hinnen of Eureka, Judy (Mike) Sauder of Eureka, Carol (Bob) Radtke of Tinley Park, IL; 5 sons Ben (Mary) Tanner of Goodfield, Joe (Pam) Tanner of Deer Creek, Mike (Cheryl) Tanner of Washington, C.J. "Jim" (Elaine) Tanner of Deer Creek, Mark (Dianna) Tanner of Goodfield; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Ben was a member of Goodfield Apostolic Christian Church and volunteer for World Relief. He was an avid gardener and mushroom hunter, a WWII Army veteran and member of Eureka American Legion Post #466. He retired as a carpenter from N.E. Finch after many years of service, and was a volunteer firefighter for the Goodfield fire department.
Visitation will be Saturday February 28, 2015 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Eureka. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Goodfield Apostolic Christian Church with visitation from 12-12:45 p.m. at the church. Church ministers will officiate. Burial will be in Goodfield\Congerville Apostolic Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or the charity of the donor's choice.
Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.argoruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.
visitation
FEB 28. 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CST)
Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home508 South Main Street
Eureka, IL 61530
visitation
MAR 1. 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM (CST)
Goodfield Apostolic Christian Church218 W. Fisk St.
Goodfield, IL 61742
Funeral service
MAR 1. 1:00 PM (CST)
Goodfield Apostolic Christian Church218 W. Fisk St.
Goodfield, IL 61742
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