Lldon Little

Mr. Lldon Little, 84, of LaHarpe, IL passed away at 1:40p.m. Sunday, December 15, 2013 at the LaHarpe-Davier Health Care Center in LaHarpe.

He was born December 20, 1928 in Stronghurst, Illinois, the son of Guy and Mary Hutson Little. On July 23, 1950 Lldon married Lucille Johnson in LaHarpe.

Lldon Graduated from LaHarpe High School in 1946 and then attended Browns School of Business in Galesburg, Illinois. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He, along with his brothers Stanley and Robert, owned and operated Little Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Electrical. He served LaHarpe and the surrounding communities for nearly 60 years. Mr. Little served as an alderman, was on the LaHarpe Volunteer Fire Department, and was a member and past president of the LaHarpe Golden Rule Club. He was a member of the LaHarpe Masonic Lodge for more than 50 years and was a 32nd Degree Mason. Lldon was also a member of the LaHarpe Union Church.

Mr. Little is survived by his wife, Lucille, two daughters, Lynne (Steve) Beaver of LaHarpe and Lisa (Tony) Vento of St. Louis, MO, two sons, David (Krista) Little and Eric (Jennifer) Little all of LaHarpe, five grandchildren, Chris Beaver, Erica, Tyler, Logan and Kaden Little and two sisters, Darlene (Vern) Comstock of Hamilton, IL and Martha Jean (Robert) Cratsenberg of LaHarpe.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Stephen and Jeffrey Little and five brothers, Stanley, Robert, George, Wayne and Richard Little.

Masonic Rites will be held at 10:00AM Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Banks & Beals Funeral in LaHarpe followed by funeral services with Rev Bruce Goettsche officiating. Burial will be held in the LaHarpe Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00AM until time of services, Thursday. Friends may call Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at the funeral home from 3:00 until 8:00PM. A memorial fund has been established for the LaHarpe-Davier Health Care Center or the LaHarpe Union Church.