William (Bill) R. Alborg, of Mission, Texas, formerly of Springfield, died Friday, December 14, 2012, at his home after a two year battle with cancer.
Bill was born in Olean, New York on July 30, 1947, the son of James L. Alborg and Betty L. (Maisenbacher) Alborg. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James and Thomas Alborg.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam. He retired from Boiler Maker Union 154 in Pittsburg, PA. Bill loved his family, friends, dog and the Pittsburg Steelers.
He is survived by two sons, one brother, two sisters, four grandchildren, three nieces, one nephew, and his faithful dog, Mudflap.
Cremation with private family services at a later date. Burial will be at Camp Butler, Springfield, IL.
Edward was born March 8, 1923 in Springfield, the son of Edward James and Rhea M. Hopkins Maisenbacher. He married Mary Ellen McCroy on August 29, 1942 in Strabane, Northern Ireland; she preceded in him death.
Edward was a graduate of Springfield High School and worked as an operating engineer for 35 years at Franklin Life Insurance Company and the Secretary of State. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Edward loved fishing and hunting. His greatest love in life was his wife and grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert and Jerry Maisenbacher; and four sisters, Eleanor Young, Dorothy Kincaid, Mildred Bradley and Betty Alborg.
He is survived by one son, Jim Maisenbacher of Springfield; one daughter, Betty (companion, Greg Stutler) Shuster of Springfield; companion, Peggy Kelly; daughter-in-law, Becki Roth; six grandchildren, Scott Schuster of Springfield, Jamie Maisenbacher of Bloomington, Lindsay (husband, Jason) Hester of Hawaii, Jill Maisenbacher of Springfield, Sean Maisenbacher of Springfield and Patrick Maisenbacher of Florida; four great-grandchildren, Riley, Molly and Grayson Hester and Casey Fox; one sister, Shirley (husband, Dan) Gunter of Texas; one brother, Ralph (wife, Ruby) Maisenbacher of California; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St.
Funeral Ceremony: 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, with Celebrant Judy Woerner officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Washington Street Mission, 408 N. 4th St., Springfield, IL 62702 or St. John's Breadline, 430 N. 5th St., Springfield, IL 62702.
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Dorothy C. Hopkins
January 9, 2011
RICHMOND, Ind. -- Dorothy C. Hopkins, age 95, of Richmond, went to be with her Lord on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, at Reid Hospital.
Born Jan. 9, 1915, in Decatur, Ill., to Harold H. Sasse and Marie Jones Sasse, she has lived in this area for the past 51 years. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where she was a past member of the altar committee and Von Bora women's group. She had volunteered with the Gray Ladies at Reid Hospital and was also a past member of Richmond Women's Club.
Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Crain (husband Ray) of Richmond; son, Donald B. Hopkins (wife Sandy) of Orange Park, Fla.; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Donald B. Hopkins; parents; two brothers; and a grandson.
A celebration of her life will be held at noon Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Meckley officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the celebration. Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Help The Animals, 2101 W. Main St., Richmond, IN 47374; or St. Paul Lutheran Church, 121 S. 18th St., Richmond, IN 47374.
Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.
Dorothy C. Hopkins.