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Right Worshipful Brother Raymond Howard Rickhoff laid down his working tools on Wednesday, September 5, 2011, having been called to that Lodge on high.
Ray was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 26, 1924.
He was elected to receive the degrees in Freemasonry at Loyal Lodge #1007, where, on May 28, 1971; where he was initiated as an Entered Apprentice on June 11,1971, passed to the degree of Fellowcraft on August 13,1971 and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on September 24, 1971.
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RW Bro. Robert Theodore Fischer passed away early Monday morning, July 23rd. The list of Bob's Masonic credentials and contributions to our fraternity are many; member of the Board of Grand Examiners, Past Master of several lodges, current Master of Sunrise Lodge, Secretary of Bensensville Lodge, Education Officer of the 8th NE and mentor and inspiration to so many of us.
Despite all the things that constituted his Masonic calling card and his energetic pursuit of perfection in our ritual and rites, nothing could completely mask Bob’s very human side, his desire to be a friend and helper and even his appreciation of cooking food preparation, an area where he could easily share his proficiency and results as much as he could his knowledge of Masonic ritual and floor work... |
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E. Gene Ross
Most Worshipful Grand Master
1983-1985
Born November 5, 1926 in Granite City, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 in Granite City, Illinois. Masonic Services were held Sunday, May 6. Burial with Military Honors was in Sunset Hill Memorial Estates located in Granite City.
He married Doris Barr on January 17, 1945 in Venice, Illinois and had two children, Sherry and Larry, ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. The United States Navy veteran proudly served his country during World War II and was a member of the American Legion Post 113...
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