Hancock County Journal-Pilot
Carthage, Illinois
Wednesday
September 15, 2004ALVIN E. FINK
June 21, 1922 -- Sept. 12, 2004
Alvin Edward Fink, 82, of Basco, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004 at Memorial Hospital in Carthage of natural causes.
He was the seventh child of Herbert A. and Sarah Janssen Folkerts Fink, born June 21, 1922, at the home of his parents in Bear Creek Township. On March 4, 1945, he married Norma R. Jenkins at Immanuel Lutheran Church by Rev. J. B. Ackermann.
He is survived by his wife, Norma; three daughters, Colleen L. (Lloyd) Huls, Lorene C. (Herb) Fecht and Karen S. (Larry) Morehouse; one son, Ronald E. Fink; 18 grandchildren, Angie Newman, Bridget Williams, Tony, Nathan, Sid and Abe Huls, Jim, Nathan, Jordan, Aaron and Jonathan Fink, Kristie Chevalier, Tiffanie Ferry, Lindsay Moore and Lacey Fecht, Joel, Justin and Johanna Morehouse; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was baptized on July 23, 1922, by the Rev. G. S. Ide at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Carthage. On April 16, 1938, he was confirmed by Rev. F. A. Witting, and he remained a lifetime member. He attended Excelsior Grade School and German summer school at Immanuel Lutheran. Because of his mother's illness and being needed at home, his formal education ended at sixth grade. He was a successful grain and livestock farmer. He operated a dairy farm for 45 years. He could fix anything. He could take lumber from old buildings and construct something useful. During his retirement he enjoyed woodworking. He made quilt racks, tables, cupboards and other items which he gave to his family and friends. He loved and enjoyed his family. He traveled many miles to sporting, school, and musical events to support his grandchildren. He loved gardening. He served on the Immanuel Lutheran Church council for many years, the building committee of 1949 and numerous other committees. He helped with hunger walks, VBS projects, the restoration of the church's pipe organ and other church projects. In 1976, he was a delegate for the Illinois District of the American Lutheran Church to attend the national convention in Washington, D.C. He served as school director of Excelsior.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 14, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Pastor Dennis Scoville officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established.
HCJP 9-15-04
Macomb Eagle
Macomb, Illinois
Tuesday
September 14, 2004Alvin Edward Fink
Alvin Edward Fink, 82, Basco, died of natural causes at 12:55 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage.
He was born June 21, 1922, in the home of his parents in Bear Creek Township, the 7th son of Herbert A. and Sarah Janssen (Folkerts) Fink. He married Norma R. Jenkins March 4, 1945 at Immanuel Lutheran Church by the Rev. J. B. Ackermann. She survives.
He is also survived by one son, Ronald E. Fink; three daughters, Colleen L. (Lloyd) Huls, Lorene C. (Herb) Fecht and Karen S. (Larry) Morehouse; 18 grandchildren, Angie Newman, Bridget Williams, Tony, Nathan, Sid and Abe Huls, Jim, Nathan, Jordan, Aaron and Jonathan Fink; Kristie Chevalier, Tiffanie Ferry, Lindsay Moore and Lacey Fecht; Joel, Justin and Johanna Morehouse; and 14 great grandchildren.
He was baptized on July 23, 1922 by the Rev. G. S. Ide at Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Carthage. On April 16, 19348 he was confirmed by the Rev. F. A. Witting and he remained a lifetime member. He attended Excelsior Grade School and German summer school at Immanuel Lutheran. Because of his mother's illness and being needed at home, his formal education was ended at 6th grade. He was a successful grain and livestock farmer. He operated a dairy farm for 45 years. He could fix anything. He could take lumber from old buildings and construct something useful. During his retirement he spent his time woodworking. He made quilt racks, tables, cupboards and other items. He lovingly gave them to his family and friends. He loved and enjoyed his family. He traveled many miles to sporting, school, and musical events in support of his grandchildren. His love of gardening led to many flower projects. He served on the Immanuel Lutheran Church council for many years, the building committee of 1949 and numerous other committees. He also helped with Hunger Walks, VBS Projects, the restoration of the church's pipe organ of Immanuel Lutheran Church and other church projects. In 1976, he was chosen as delegate by the Illinois District of the American Lutheran Church to attend the National Convention in Washington D.C. He served as school Director of Excelsior.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, South of Carthage, with the Pastor Dennis Scoville officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorial fund has been established.
Printy Funeral Funeral Home, Carthage, was in charge of arrangements.
