Cornelius O'Heron

Cornelius L. O’Heron, age 93, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at the Eagle Point Nursing Facility in Clinton, Iowa. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2007 at the Savanna Township Cemetery in Savanna, Illinois. Military Rites will be accorded by the Savanna Veterans of Foreign Wars Post# 2223 and the Savanna American Legion Post# 148. A memorial fund has been established in Cornelius’ memory.
Cornelius was born on March 3, 1914, the son of James and Myrtle (Wanke) O’Heron in Savanna, Illinois. He attended Savanna area schools and graduated from Savanna High School with the class of 1932. He married Monna M. Hungerford on December 7, 1941 in Savanna. Cornelius, better known as “The Colonel” by his military buddies, served in the United States Army “European Theatre” with the 744th Railway Operating Battalion from 1943-1946. During his enlistment he was stationed in France, Belgium and Germany. Cornelius was employed by the Burlington Northern Railroad as a Switchman in Savanna for 38 years.
He was a lifetime member of the Savanna Veterans of Foreign Wars Post# 2223 and the Savanna American Legion Post# 148. He was also active on the Savanna City Council for 12 years. Cornelius enjoyed traveling, spending time with his friends and rooting for the Chicago Cubs.
Cornelius will be dearly missed by his wife, Monna of Savanna and one brother, Robert O’Heron of Peoria, Illinois. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Carlyle and Philip.