Ralph Vandyke

Ralph Eugene VanDyke, age 88, of Mason, IL, passed away at 6:30 pm, Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at his home in Mason, IL. Ralph was born January 13, 1925 in Clay County, Illinois, the son of Clarence and Bertha (Cameron) Vandyke. He was united in marriage with Maxine Adams on February 18, 1946 in Effingham, Illinois and to this union was one son and one daughter. Ralph was employed by Illinois Department of Transportation for 24 years and also enjoyed farming. He is survived by his son, Jerry VanDyke and wife Elizabeth of Decatur; daughter, Jene' Brentlinger and husband John of Flora; grandchildren, J.R. Brentlinger and wife Nikki of Freeburg, and Jamie Lewis and husband Billy of Burnt Prairie; great grandchildren, Jase & Gentry Brentlinger, Will Lewis, and Halle Lewis; special acknowledgent to Ralph's caregivers, Ruby Sapp and Jeanne Schoenhoff. Preceding him in death were his parents, Clarence and Bertha VanDyke; wife, Maxine VanDyke on February 4, 1999; and brother, Robert VanDyke. Arrangements are being handled by J.W. Neal Funeral Home in Louisville, IL where the family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 27, 2013. Funeral service will be at J. W. Neal Funeral Home at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 27, 2013, Ben VanHyning officiating. Interment will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Effingham, IL. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or Clay County Cancer Support Group or Donor's Choice. Memorial tributes and condolences may be made to the family at www.jwnealfuneralhome.net Order Flowers

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Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery Directions Visitation Sunday, January 27, 2013 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Email Details Service Sunday, January 27, 2013 02:00 PM Email Details