John E. Albright, 73, of Plano, Illinois passed away Thursday, January 6, 2011 at his home in Plano after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 1, 1937 in Aurora, IL the son of John E. and Helene (Voga) Albright Sr. He married Lillian Christensen on May 9, 1958 in Plano, IL. They spent the next 52 happy years together. John enjoyed many years of bowling, watching sports, going to casinos, bald eagles and Johnny Cash.
He is survived by his wife Lillian of Plano, IL; two daughters, Jackie (Kevin) Garcia of Aurora, IL and Kelly (Elmer) Christian of Sandwich, IL; one son Kevin “Fuzz” Albright of Plano, IL; seven grandchildren, Sasha (Nathan), Sindie (James), Justin (Lisa), Joshua, Kristi, Stephanie (Adam) and Amanda (Adam); three step-grandchildren, Beth, Jenn (Dave) and Tasha; six great grandchildren, Ethan, Brecka, Gracie, Riley, Austin and Zoey and one on the way; five step-great grandchildren, Alex, Tyler, Emma, Noah and Rebekah; one brother, Ronald Albright of Aurora, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Sue Payne, one brother, Larry Albright and one sister, Joanne Stein.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 10, 2011 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Plano, IL with Pastor Paul Banister officiating. Burial will follow in Little Rock Township Cemetery in Plano, IL. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to Children’s Memorial Hospital.
He is survived by his wife Lillian of Plano, IL; two daughters, Jackie (Kevin) Garcia of Aurora, IL and Kelly (Elmer) Christian of Sandwich, IL; one son Kevin “Fuzz” Albright of Plano, IL; seven grandchildren, Sasha (Nathan), Sindie (James), Justin (Lisa), Joshua, Kristi, Stephanie (Adam) and Amanda (Adam); three step-grandchildren, Beth, Jenn (Dave) and Tasha; six great grandchildren, Ethan, Brecka, Gracie, Riley, Austin and Zoey and one on the way; five step-great grandchildren, Alex, Tyler, Emma, Noah and Rebekah; one brother, Ronald Albright of Aurora, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Sue Payne, one brother, Larry Albright and one sister, Joanne Stein.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 10, 2011 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Plano, IL with Pastor Paul Banister officiating. Burial will follow in Little Rock Township Cemetery in Plano, IL. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to Children’s Memorial Hospital.
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