Jefferson County Illinois Obituaries

James Norman "Norm" Arthur

James Norman "Norm" Arthur, 81, of Mt. Vernon dies 7:15 a.m. 
Nov. 12, 2005, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

He was an accountant for W. R. Meadows Inc., in Elgin.

Mr. Arthur was born Dec. 18, 1923, in Elgin to Ray H. and Hannah 
{Richardson} Arthur.  He first married Pam {Ryan) Arthur March 1, 1947; she 
preceded him in death in November of 1967.  He then married Barbara A. 
{Custer} Arthur, Sept. 21, 1968, in Elgin, she survives.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hughey Funeral Home 
in Mt. Vernon, The Rev. Don Perschall will officiate.  Burial will 
follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, with military flag 
presentation service by the chaplain of Mt. Vernon American Legion Post 141.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. 
Vernon.

Mr. Arthur is survived by his wife, Barbara Arthur of Mt. Vernon; a son 
Jim Arthur of Elgin; a sister, Morma Richert of Elgin; four nieces and 
five nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife.

Mr. Arthur was a sonar operator in the U. S. Coast Guard during World 
War II, was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Mt. Vernon and loved 
playing classical piano and making culinary delights.

For those who wish, memorials may be given to Trinity Episcopal Church 
and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey 
Funeral Home, P.O. box 721, Mt. Vernon, Ill. 62864.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home, 
where you may call 242-3348 for further information. 

Submitted By: Ida Reeves
Mt. Vernon Register News

Index A thru L

Home

Index M thru Z

Copyright © 2001-2009
by 
Cindy Ford
All Rights Reserved