Fairbury: Ira L. Grandon Jr., 85 of Fairbury, died 8:11 am Saturday, June 23, 2007 at his residence in Fairbury.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Monday, June 25, 2007 at the Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. His funeral service will be 10 am, Tuesday, June 26, 2007 also at the memorial home in Fairbury with Pastor Charles McDonald officiating. Burial will take place in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury with full Military rites accorded by the Fairbury American Legion and VFW.

Ira was born April 23, 1922 in Wayne County, IL the son of Ira L. Sr. and Cora (Reed) Grandon. He married Pauline Karlee in 1948 at Rinard, IL. She survives in Fairbury.

Also surviving are two daughters; Linda Grandon, Westville, IL and Valla (Sam) Broquard, Fairbury, six grandchildren; Jarrod (Kendra) Broquard, Fairbury, Joseph (Susan) Broquard, Phoenix, AZ, Elizabeth Broquard, Fairbury, Rachel Broquard, Peoria, Jordan Broquard and Seth Broquard both of Fairbury and 4 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.

Mr. Grandon received his Masters Degree in education from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. He was a teacher for over 23 years at Flora, Ashland, Mt. Auburn and Pontiac Jr. High until retirement in 1978. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Fairbury, John Joda American Legion, VFW Post # 9789 and was a past member of the Lion's Club all of Fairbury. He served our country in the United States Marines during WWII, receiving the Purple Heart after being wounded in Iwo Jima. Ira was an avid Cub's fan. He enjoyed nature and spending time with his grandchildren.

The family suggest memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church of Fairbury.