Attwill F. Burgess
Obituary
Attwill F. Burgess, 90, of Benton passed away on Monday evening, February 28, 2022 in Benton.
Mr. Burgess was born in Benton, IL on October 29, 1931, the son of Herbert & Hazel (McGuire) Burgess.
Mr. Burgess was a U.S. Army Veteran serving as Corporal from 1952-1954 in Korea. He retired from Norge.
He is survived by his:
4 Children:
Edsel Burgess of Benton
Ruth Ann Schram & husband George of Johnston City
Roberta Baker of Yuba City, CA
Catherine Kent of Benton
13 Grandchildren
36 Great-Grandchildren
2 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Mr. Burgess was preceded in death by his Parents, 2 Sons-Rodney & Ronald, an infant Brother-Edsel Robert and by a Grandson.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 3rd at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Burial with Military Rites conducted by Benton American Legion Post 280 & VFW Post 2671 and the National Guard Honors Team will follow.
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Services
March 3, 2022
11:00 AM
Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery
12740 Oddfellow Lane
Benton, IL 62812
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Attwill Burgess
October 29, 1931-February 28, 2022
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