John Gillum

John Gillum, 93, of Springfield, died at 9:00 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 2004 at his home. John was born July 16, 1911 in Defiance, Ohio the son of William Morgan and Bertha Belle Shoemaker Gillum. He married Margaret Lucile Gwin May 31, 1938. Mr. Gillum received his Masters Degree from University of Iowa. He was employed as a Metallurgist for Sangamo Electric for 30 years. He was a member of Metallurgical Society, Don't Mention Age (DMA) Club of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Cracker Barrel Speaker's Club and Sangamo Retirees Senior’s Group. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Winifred Holaday. He is survived by his wife: Margaret of Springfield; two daughters: Janet Plohr of Sherman, Susan Londrigan of Safety Harbor FL; five grandchildren: Bill Plohr II, Ann Plohr Rayhill, Gwin Londrigan, Jill Londrigan, Joel Londrigan; two great grandchildren; Hannah Rayhill, Vaughn Rayhill and several nieces and nephews. Cremation will be accorded by Cremation Tribute Center, 900 S. 6th St. Springfield. Family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, September 17, 2004 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 18, 2004 at Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Coles County, IL with Scott Brindley officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of donor’s choice. The family of John Gillum is being served by Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home and Cremation Tribute Center, 900 S. 6th St. Springfield.