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Albert F. Bliven, 87, passed away August 20, 2017. Albert was born in Colchester, Illinois. The son of Frank and Rosalea Bliven.
Albert was a member of First Christian Church in Colchester Illinois and Cedar Creek Church of Christ in Leo, Indiana. He also was a Free Mason and a member of the Lions club. He was the past President of his golf club in Bushnell, Illinois. He was the city treasurer of Bushnell Illinois. He enjoyed woodworking and model railroad trains. He had his pilot’s license and enjoyed flying.
He is survived by his wife Doris of 67 years, one son, Stephen (Kim) Bliven, three daughters, Linda (Alan) Beavers, Lisa (Scott) DeGroff, Susan (Paul) Estes. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and one on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters.
Memorial service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, August 26, 2017, at the Jones Mortuary in Colchester, with Pastor Larry Rickard. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home after 9:00 A.M. Saturday till time of services. Online Condolences may be expressed to the family at jonesmortuaryfh.com
1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Saturday at the the Funeral Home
2:00 P.M. Saturday at the Funeral Home
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