Korean War Veteran (1952 returned)
MASON CITY, IL - Maurice "Maury" Leon Elmore passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City is assisting the family with arrangements.
Published in The State Journal-Register on Feb. 10, 2016 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sj-r/obituary.aspx?n=maurice-l-elmore&pid=177667792&fhid=24828#sthash.SVI95o2c.dpuf
Maurice L. ELMORE
1930 - 2016 Obituary Condolences
MASON CITY, IL - Maurice "Maury" Leon Elmore, 85, of Mason City, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield at 11:23 a.m.
He was born Feb. 11, 1930, in New Holland, Ill., the son of David and Flora Elmore. He married Eleanor Wilcox on Nov. 11, 1950, in Mason City; she preceded him in death in 1996. He married June Hernan in 1998; she preceded him in death in 2013.
Mr. Elmore is survived by his daughter, Pam (Alan) Garretson of New Holland; five stepchildren: Guy Hernan, Jim Hernan, Lois Stewart, Luanne Cave, and Jule Dragstrem; four grandchildren: Hilary Edwards of Springfield, Gabriel Franklin of Middletown, Brittany Franklin of Springfield, and Cody Garretson of New Holland; several great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren; his sister, Marilyn Brown of Miami, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Theda Elmore; and his two wives.
Mr. Elmore served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked for GMO Railroad from 1948 until he joined the Army. After discharge from the Army, he again worked for the railroad until 1954. He later worked as a general contractor in this area for many years, building many homes in the community.
Maury was very active in his community; he was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Mason City, Masonic Lodge 0653 in Greenview, Scottish Rite-Valley of Springfield, Ill., VFW Post 6408 in Havana, Ansar Shrine in Springfield, and a member of the American Legion Post 715 in New Holland.
Mr. Elmore was a volunteer fireman for the New Holland Fire Department for many years.
Mr. Elmore loved to play golf and had two hole-in-ones in his lifetime. When he was younger he liked to play baseball and basketball. In his later years, he enjoyed vacationing in Florida and spending time with his family.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, with visitation one hour prior to the services at Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City, Ill.
Burial will follow at the Richmond Grove Cemetery in New Holland.
Memorials may be made to: Salvation Army, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, or VFW Post #6408 in Havana.
Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.
Published in The Lincoln Courier from Feb. 11 to Feb. 12, 2016

Korean War Veteran (1952 returned)
MASON CITY, IL - Maurice "Maury" Leon Elmore passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City is assisting the family with arrangements.
Published in The State Journal-Register on Feb. 10, 2016 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sj-r/obituary.aspx?n=maurice-l-elmore&pid=177667792&fhid=24828#sthash.SVI95o2c.dpuf
Maurice L. ELMORE
1930 - 2016 Obituary Condolences
MASON CITY, IL - Maurice "Maury" Leon Elmore, 85, of Mason City, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield at 11:23 a.m.
He was born Feb. 11, 1930, in New Holland, Ill., the son of David and Flora Elmore. He married Eleanor Wilcox on Nov. 11, 1950, in Mason City; she preceded him in death in 1996. He married June Hernan in 1998; she preceded him in death in 2013.
Mr. Elmore is survived by his daughter, Pam (Alan) Garretson of New Holland; five stepchildren: Guy Hernan, Jim Hernan, Lois Stewart, Luanne Cave, and Jule Dragstrem; four grandchildren: Hilary Edwards of Springfield, Gabriel Franklin of Middletown, Brittany Franklin of Springfield, and Cody Garretson of New Holland; several great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren; his sister, Marilyn Brown of Miami, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Theda Elmore; and his two wives.
Mr. Elmore served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked for GMO Railroad from 1948 until he joined the Army. After discharge from the Army, he again worked for the railroad until 1954. He later worked as a general contractor in this area for many years, building many homes in the community.
Maury was very active in his community; he was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Mason City, Masonic Lodge 0653 in Greenview, Scottish Rite-Valley of Springfield, Ill., VFW Post 6408 in Havana, Ansar Shrine in Springfield, and a member of the American Legion Post 715 in New Holland.
Mr. Elmore was a volunteer fireman for the New Holland Fire Department for many years.
Mr. Elmore loved to play golf and had two hole-in-ones in his lifetime. When he was younger he liked to play baseball and basketball. In his later years, he enjoyed vacationing in Florida and spending time with his family.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, with visitation one hour prior to the services at Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City, Ill.
Burial will follow at the Richmond Grove Cemetery in New Holland.
Memorials may be made to: Salvation Army, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, or VFW Post #6408 in Havana.
Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.
Published in The Lincoln Courier from Feb. 11 to Feb. 12, 2016