Obituary

Name: Orville Thomas Stoddard Age: 94
Address: Joliet, Illinois, formerly of Mt. Olive, Illinois
Died: Friday, April 8, 2016, 1:15 pm Place: Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home, Joliet, IL
Born: October 18, 1921 Place: Mt. Olive, IL
Father: the late: David W. Stoddard Mother: the late: Florence E. Williams
Spouse: the late: Elizabeth Rose Lesko died June 3, 2010
Date of Marriage: September 21, 1946 Place of Marriage: Rectory of the Catholic Church in Carlinville, Illinois
Schooling: attended Grade School in Mt. Olive and graduated from Mt. Olive High School with the class of 1939
Military: Enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving aboard the USS Idaho during WWII in the American Area and the Asiatic Pacific area as a Shipfitter 2/C Honorably discharged December 17, 1945 with a Philippine Liberation Asiatic Pacific Victory Ribbon W/ 7 Stars and a Good Conduct Medal.
Employer: Retired from Don L. Dise Builders, also held positions for Peoples Furniture and
Barretts Hardware, all of Joliet, Illinois.
Organizations: Carpenter's Local 916 // Labor's Local 338 and Mt. Olive VFW 5790.
Interests: He cherished his family, loved his country and enjoyed spending time among God's flowers.
Survivors: 1 Daughter, Connie Gossar of Shorewood, IL // 1 Grandson, Eric Gossar of Manhattan, IL // 1 Brother, Raymond (Dorothy) Stoddard of Mt. Olive, IL // Sister-in-law, Genean Stooddard of Minooka, IL // Two Brother-in-laws, William (Carol) Lesko of Belleville, IL, Harry Lesko of Carlinville, IL // "other daughter", Donna Fox of New Lenox, IL // Special friends, Bob & JoAnne Benedick of Joliet, IL.
Preceded in Death: Wife, Elizabeth Rose Stoddard // Parents: David W and Florence E. Stoddard // 1 Son, Steven Thomas Stoddard // 3 Brothers, Vernon Stoddard // Robert Stoddard and wife Ann // Russell Stoddard and wife Lucille.
Visitation: 1st Visitation, Monday, April 11, 2016, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm , Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, Joliet, Illinois, 2nd Visitation will be held 12:00 Noon Saturday April 16, 2016 until time of the Service at Becker & Son Funeral Home, 221 South Poplar Street, Mt. Olive, Illinois,
Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 16, 2016, Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Olive.
Burial: Saturday, April 16, 2016 Union Miners Cemetery; Military Rites will be accorded by the Mt. Olive Area Veterans,
Clergy: Reverend Tommy Brewer
Lunch: for family and friends will be held at the Ariston Cafe, Litchfield, Illinois following services.
Memorial: Trinity Services, 301 Veteran's Parkway, New Lenox, Il. 60451 for the benefit of his grandson Eric.
Condolences: beckerandson.com
Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Olive is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation

Saturday, April 16, 2016
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

BECKER & SON FUNERAL HOME
221 S. POPLAR
MOUNT OLIVE, Illinois 62069

Funeral Service

Saturday, April 16, 2016
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

BECKER & SON FUNERAL HOME
221 S. POPLAR
MOUNT OLIVE, Illinois 62069