Richard H. Spoede

1932 - 2007

Canton, IL - Richard H. Spoede, 75, of Canton, IL passed away at 4:18 am Tues., May 8, 2007 at Sunset Rehab and Healthcare in Canton, IL. He was born Jan. 8, 1932 in Mason County the son of Henry and Adeline Emme Spoede. He married Ruby Parrott June 6, 1998 in Canton and she survives.

Mr. Spoede attended the Temple Baptist Church in Canton and was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church near Chandlerville, IL. He worked for several years at Agri-Grow Fertilizer in Havana and later for 19 years as a private investigator for Burns Security until he retired.

In addition to his wife he is survived by one son, John (Diane) Spoede of Pekin, IL; one dau, Adeline (Steve) Wilder of Jacksonville, IL three grandchildren, Jerry Spoede, Candis Spoede and Alishia Spoede, two great grandchildren, Levi Crouse and Cody Melton and three step grandchildren, Teresa Melton, Sheba Howser and Nathan Melton.

Services will be held at 1:00 pm Sat. May 12, 2007 at the Bethel Baptist Church near Chandlerville conducted by Revs. Duane Turley, Vince Frence and Will Ferguson. Burial will be in the Bethel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 pm Friday at the Hurley Funeral Home in Havana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel Baptist Church or the Temple Baptist Church. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.