February 6, 2004

Clearn Casper

ANNA, Ill. -- Clearn "Kat" Casper, 89, of Perks, Ill., died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2004, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna. He was born May 24, 1914, son of Henry and Annie Dillow Casper in Union County, Ill. He served on the board of directors for First State Bank of Grand Chain, Ill., for 20 years. He served in World War II and was a 50-year member of the American Legion at Villa Ridge, Ill. He was owner and operator of Caspers Store in Perks for 51 years...

ANNA, Ill. -- Clearn "Kat" Casper, 89, of Perks, Ill., died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2004, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna.

He was born May 24, 1914, son of Henry and Annie Dillow Casper in Union County, Ill.

He served on the board of directors for First State Bank of Grand Chain, Ill., for 20 years. He served in World War II and was a 50-year member of the American Legion at Villa Ridge, Ill. He was owner and operator of Caspers Store in Perks for 51 years.

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He is survived by his wife, Cleta H. Churchill Casper of Perks; a son, Steve Casper of Perks; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Wilson Funeral Home in Karnak, Ill. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Walter Stevenson officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery at Dongola, Ill.

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