Melvin L Forney

Melvin L. Forney, 80, of Metamora passed away peacefully at 10:02am Friday December 2, 2011 at his residence. He was born on January 18, 1931 in Minonk, IL the son of Emory and Ethel Ehringer Forney. He married Doris T. Elbert on April 30, 1953 in Metamora. Melvin is survived by his wife of 58 years, and their five children Steve (Sheila) Forney of Washburn; Therese (Bruce) Smith of Noblesville, IN; Kevin (Toni) Forney of Gurnee, IL; Annette (Dale) Whittington and Connie (Dave) Zimmerman both of Metamora, IL. 15 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren as well as one brother Lowell Forney of Minonk, IL, further survive him. His parents, one infant daughter, one sister, one brother and one infant great-grandson preceded him in death. Melvin served four years in the US Navy aboard the USS Rehoboth and was a Korean War Veteran. He retired from Caterpillar as a Welding Development Engineer after 37 years in 1986. He was a member of the American Legion Post #89 and was active in the Boy Scouts and was a volunteer driver for Emergency 116. Melvin enjoyed traveling, camping, cruises, woodworking, working on cars and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. He was a member of St. Mary?s Catholic Church in Metamora. A Funeral Mass will be 10am Wednesday December 7, 2011 at St. Mary?s Catholic Church in Metamora with Fr. Don Roszkowski as celebrant. Visitation will be at Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel on Tuesday December 6, 2011 from 4pm until 7pm with recitation of the rosary at 7pm. Burial will be in St. Mary?s Catholic Cemetery in Metamora. Memorials may be given in his name to St. Mary?s School or Emergency 116.