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 Rita Logsdon
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[February
06, 2009]
SPRINGFIELD
-- A graveside service for Rita C. Logsdon, 81, of Springfield, will
be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Cemetery, Lincoln.
Holland Barry and Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln is handling
arrangements
Miss Logsdon died Jan. 29, 2009, at St. John's
Hospice. |
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She was employed by the state of Illinois
for over 40 years, primarily in the Department of
Conservation. A highlight of her career was serving
as administrative assistant to William L.
Rutherford. The remainder of her service was in the
attorney general's office.
She was born July 24, 1927. Her parents were
Russell C. Logsdon and Almetta M. Logsdon Danoski.
She is survived by three nephews, James H.
Griffin of Lincoln, David R. (and Linda) Logsdon of
Nashville and DeWitt A. (and Brenda) Logsdon of
Columbia, Tenn.; one niece, Tillie Griffin of
Lincoln; a sister-in-law, Frances Logsdon of
Columbia, Tenn.; three great-nephews, Greg Griffin,
Jeffrey Logsdon and Andrew Logsdon; one great-niece,
Christine Wallace; numerous great-great-nieces and
great-great-nephews; and two special friends,
Marjorie Turney and Lucille Foster, both of
Springfield.
She was an avid golfer and bowler and was
inducted into the Springfield Women's Bowling Hall
of Fame. She also enjoyed working with her flowers
and feeding the animals. |
She graduated from the University of Illinois in
Springfield in 1975 with a degree in justice and
social order.
Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made
to the Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road,
Springfield, IL 62702; or to the charity of the
donor's choice.
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