RAY H. LINGLE

DONGOLA, Ill. -- Ray H. Lingle, 76, of Dongola, Ill., died Saturday, April 9, 1994, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Marion, Ill.

He was born Jan. 23, 1918, in Pulaski County, Ill., son of Everett and Dora Resch Lingle.

He married Geraldine Ford, Oct. 8, 1944. She died Oct. 7, 1984.

Lingle was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army in the 10th Armored Division in France. He was awarded the Purple Heart.

He worked in sporting goods sales at Barretts Hardware in Joliet, Ill., before retiring.

Lingle was a member of the United Methodist Church in Dongola.

Survivors include a son, Ron Lingle of Ransom, Ill.; a brother, Harley Lingle of Alton, Ill.; three sisters, Sarah Pickett of Tamms, Ill., Gerri Braswell of Fulton, Ky., Barbara King of Newburgh, Ind.; and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, a son, two brothers and a sister.

Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. today at the Crain Funeral Home in Dongola.

Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, with the Rev. Everett Frizzell officiating.

Burial will be Tuesday at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Joliet.