Obituaries

Search Results

Close Previous Now showing: of Next

Previous Next Close

Related Photos

• Hershall Lee Photo Provided

  

Guest Book

Please sign our Guest Book.

December 11, 2012

Hershall E. Lee

Anonymous Commercial-News The Commercial-News Tue Dec 11, 2012, 02:08 AM CST

DANVILLE — Hershall E. Lee, 81, of Danville passed away at 6:45 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at the VA Illiana Medical Center in Danville.

He was born Sept. 27, 1931, in Westville, to Law-rence and Nora Wamsher Lee.

He married Marian Stockanes on May 12, 1962, with whom he had two children, Larry Lee and Sylvia Lee of Las Vegas, Nev., and formerly of Westville, and a granddaughter, Stephanie Hayward, also of Las Vegas. They survive.

He later married Katherine Scarlett in 1975, with whom he had two children, Daniel Grinestaff and Jennifer Lee of Danville. They also survive, along with many nieces and nephews.

Also surviving are a sister, Fannie Buck of Attica, Ind.; and a brother, David (Betty) Lee of Cayuga, Ind. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, David Grinestaff; five brothers, George, Charles, Ernie, Bob and Jack; and four sisters, Pauline Lee, Ruby Cripe, Hazel Lamb and Wilma Nipper.

Hershall attended Fairchild, Union and Lincoln grade schools and graduated in 1946. He graduated from Danville High School in 1950, and then attended Danville Junior College, the University of Illinois and graduated from Eastern Illinois University. He became a Certified Purchasing Professional in 1985. He spent most of his years in the field of supervision and management for Allied Signal, Incorporated, from which he retired in 1994.

Hershall enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1950 and was honorably discharged in 1954. He took his basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, and military school at Fort Lee, Va.. He served at Reese in Lubbock, Texas, and in the Korean War with the 5th Air Force Advance Headquarters near Seoul. After the war, he served at Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul. A Letter of Commendation, rank of staff sergeant, four medals and two battle stars were awarded to Hershall while in the military.

Hershall played an instrumental role in the development and dedication of the Vermilion County Korean/Vietnam War Memorial in Danville, as well as the Illinois Korean War Memorial in Springfield. During the dedication of the Vermilion County Korean/Vietnam Memorial, Hershall read the names of all of his friends who also had served in the Korean War. As he read the name of close friend Robert E. Wurtsbaugh, he decided he wanted to do something in his memory.

From this idea, the Illinois Korean War Veterans was founded. The first chapter in Danville is named in Bob’s honor, as is the birthplace of the Illinois Korean War Veterans Association. At the time, it was the largest chapter in the National Korean War Veterans Association. He also was a key factor in the development of several other programs for veterans, including the Korean War veterans’ license plate and the Illinois Korean War Veterans’ Highway and was heavily involved in groups such as the American Legion Post 210, AMBUCS, POW/MIA and many, many others.

A service to celebrate the life of Hershall Lee will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, where Hershall had been a member. Burial will follow at Danville National Cemetery with military rites performed by American Legion Post 210. Pastor Michael Heidle will officiate. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, A Life Celebration Home, in Danville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.org.

Please join Hershall’s family in sharing memories, photos, and video of his life through his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Text Only

Obituaries

• Timothy L. Flinchum

  Timothy L. Flinchum, 53, of Rantoul, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013, at Presence Covenant Hospital in Urbana.

  May 18, 2013 1 Photo

• John L. Smith

  John L. Smith, 78, of Danville, passed away at 12:24 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2013, at Presence United Samaritans Medical Center in Danville.

  May 18, 2013 1 Photo

• William C. “Billy” Brewer

  William C. “Billy” Brewer, 25, of Tilton, and formerly of Georgetown, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013.

  May 18, 2013 1 Photo

• John R. Balch III

  John R. Balch, III, 33, of Danville, passed away at 12:59 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2013, at Presence United Samaritans Medical Center.

  May 18, 2013 1 Photo

• William R. West Sr.

  William R. West Sr., 82, of Danville, passed away at 12:19 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

  May 18, 2013 1 Photo

• Esther B. Elmore

  Esther B. Elmore, 94, of Catlin, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Colonial Manor Nursing Home, Danville.

  May 17, 2013 1 Photo

• Robert Burton Older

  Robert Burton Older, 90, of Grants Pass, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at Ashley Manor in Grants Pass, Ore.

  May 17, 2013 1 Photo

• Ryan Edward Bourn

  Ryan Edward Bourn, 32, of Danville, passed this life at 12:10 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2013, at his residence.

  May 16, 2013 1 Photo

• Ronald A. Carter

  Ronald A. Carter, 56, of Colfax, Ind., formerly of Danville, Ill., passed away at 9 a.m. EDT Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at his home.

  May 16, 2013 1 Photo

• Aaron Mitchell Bryant

  Aaron Mitchell Bryant, 22, of Danville, joined his paternal grandparents, Max and Mo Bryant, in Heaven on Monday, May 13, 2013.

  May 15, 2013 1 Photo

• More Obituaries Headlines

© 2013 Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc. · CNHI Classified Advertising Network · CNHI News Service
Associated Press content © 2013. All rights reserved. AP content may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Our site is powered by Zope. Some parts of our site may require you to download the Flash Player Plugin.
Privacy Policy | AP News Registry privacy policy
Terms and Conditions
Advertiser Index

Events by eviesays.com

The Commercial-News, Danville, IL 17 W North St. Danville, IL 61832