Francis White

Date of Birth

Aug 22,1922

Date of Death

Sep 02,2009

Francis H. "Bud" Whiteage 87, of Elburn, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Delnor Hospital, Geneva, IL, surrounded by the love of his family following a courageous fight against a brain tumor. Though his body lost the battle, his spirit triumphed over all. BORN: He was born August 22, 1922, the son of Edward and Susan (Schmal) White in Maple Park, IL. EARLY YEARS :Bud grew up in Maple Park but moved to Beith Rd. before he started school at S.S. Peter & Paul Grade School in Virgil, ILEDUCATION: As most young men of his generation, he went to work as soon as he finished 8th grade. Bud was no different. He started hauling milk at the age of fifteen and would continue for the next thirty-seven years. MARRIAGE Bud and Lorraine Pobstman each had a friend that set them up on a date at the free movies in Maple Park. They sat on a plank and not only watched a movie, but watched their lives intertwine off screen for the next two years before they were united in marriage at St. Mary’s in Maple Park, IL, on May 4, 1946.RESIDENTIAL HISTORY:They began their new life together on the family farm on Keslinger Rd. before making their home seven years later on Kansas St. in Elburn. Many years later, the walls are filled with pictures and the air thick with memories of a growing family, a hard working father and a loving husband. OCCUPATION / WORK HISTORY Bud was a dairy man through and through and knew from a very young age the type of hard work, dedication and long days it took to make it work. He farmed with his brother for a time before working for two companies, Western United and Certified Grocers Inc., hauling milk from local farmers to the respective processing plants for thirty-seven years. MEMBERSHIPS Bud was a long time member of the Kane County Farm Bureau, Aurora Moose and a life time member, honorary board member and recipient of the Melvin Jones Award of the Elburn Lions Club.LIFE NOTES Bud was a "certified corn shucker" and helped in the donation of eye glasses for the Elburn Lions Club but his most favorite times came when the "Cancer Kids" weekend came about and he got to work with all the kids. Over the years, Bud grew a collection of toy tractors that he used as a farmer, beer steins- a celebration of his heritage, and had them all proudly displayed in his home. When Bud and Lorraine went out, they made sure to have shrimp at Red Lobster though if asked he could live on candy alone. Alaskan cruises topped the list of favorite destinations along with trips to Europe, Hawaii, dozens of bus trips around the country and memories of the "fun" had along Bourbon St. in New Orleans. Bud also loved to play "31" for nickels with friends and family. These and thousands more will be the legacy he leaves to his friends and family, especially his grandson, who will not soon forget him. SURVIVORS His loving wife, Lorraine,One daughter, Mary Frances (Edwin) Sherwood and their son William of Lake Charles, LA;One sister, Leona Thompson of Waterman; Two Brothers:Robert (Beverly) White of Indio, CA and Arthur White of Waterman, IL;Several nieces and nephews and a family of friends. PRECEDED He now joins his parents and his brother Charles and his sister Betty Moore who preceded him in death.VISITATION / FUNERAL (Preferences of Days, Dates, Times, Places)Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., with a wake service to begin at 7 p.m., Friday, September 4, 2009 at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn, IL 60119. A mass to celebrate his life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 5, 2009 at St. Gall Catholic Church, Elburn. Fr. Karl Ganss, pastor of the church, will officiate and interment will follow at S.S. Peter and Paul Church, Virgil. MEMORIAL A memorial has been established in Bud’s name. Checks may be made to the " Francis "Bud" White" and mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, IL 60119. Tributes and memories may also be forwarded to the family at the same address or through www.conleycare.com.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., with a wake service to begin at 7 p.m., Friday, September 4, 2009 at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn, IL 60119. A mass to celebrate his life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 5, 2009 at St. Gall Catholic Church, Elburn. Fr. Karl Ganss, pastor of the church will officiate.

Interment will follow at S.S. Peter and Paul Church, Virgil.

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