Edward H. Armstrong died Monday, May 21, 2018. Born July 26, 1926 to Ethel and Huston Armstrong in Crossville, Illinois, Ed spent most of his adult life in Springfield.
He is survived by his wife Mary Ann; his five children, Kenton Armstrong (partner, Lyn Stephens), Amy Green (husband, Mike Green), Laura Marks (husband, Mickey Marks), Alice Armstrong, and Tom Armstrong (wife, Madeleine Budnick); and three grandchildren. Also surviving is one brother, Jim Armstrong and his wife, Sue; and many nieces and nephews.
Ed graduated from Illinois College in 1950 and began his career in journalism as a reporter for the Illinois State Register the same year. He retired as editor of The State Journal-Register in 1988. During his years with Copley Press, he won many awards for his skillful and insightful writing while remaining humble. Always looking for opportunities to be helpful, he served in numerous civic positions and was instrumental in the development of the Friend-In-Deed holiday giving program. Ed spent many Christmas seasons gathering donations for needy families and delivering them on Christmas Eve.
Ed was a devoted husband and father, a conscientious and industrious journalist, and above all an honorable man.
Memorial Gathering: Family will receive friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 25, 2018 at Concordia Village in the Concordia Room, 4101 West Iles Ave., Springfield.
Private family ceremonies will be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Friend-In-Deed, 1 Copley Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701 or the charity of one’s choice.
He is survived by his wife Mary Ann; his five children, Kenton Armstrong (partner, Lyn Stephens), Amy Green (husband, Mike Green), Laura Marks (husband, Mickey Marks), Alice Armstrong, and Tom Armstrong (wife, Madeleine Budnick); and three grandchildren. Also surviving is one brother, Jim Armstrong and his wife, Sue; and many nieces and nephews.
Ed graduated from Illinois College in 1950 and began his career in journalism as a reporter for the Illinois State Register the same year. He retired as editor of The State Journal-Register in 1988. During his years with Copley Press, he won many awards for his skillful and insightful writing while remaining humble. Always looking for opportunities to be helpful, he served in numerous civic positions and was instrumental in the development of the Friend-In-Deed holiday giving program. Ed spent many Christmas seasons gathering donations for needy families and delivering them on Christmas Eve.
Ed was a devoted husband and father, a conscientious and industrious journalist, and above all an honorable man.
Memorial Gathering: Family will receive friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 25, 2018 at Concordia Village in the Concordia Room, 4101 West Iles Ave., Springfield.
Private family ceremonies will be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Friend-In-Deed, 1 Copley Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701 or the charity of one’s choice.
Edward H. Armstrong died Monday, May 21, 2018. Born July 26, 1926 to Ethel and Huston Armstrong in Crossville, Illinois, Ed spent most of his adult life in Springfield.
He is survived by his wife Mary Ann; his five children, Kenton Armstrong (partner, Lyn Stephens), Amy Green (husband, Mike Green), Laura Marks (husband, Mickey Marks), Alice Armstrong, and Tom Armstrong (wife, Madeleine Budnick); and three grandchildren. Also surviving is one brother, Jim Armstrong and his wife, Sue; and many nieces and nephews.
Ed graduated from Illinois College in 1950 and began his career in journalism as a reporter for the Illinois State Register the same year. He retired as editor of The State Journal-Register in 1988. During his years with Copley Press, he won many awards for his skillful and insightful writing while remaining humble. Always looking for opportunities to be helpful, he served in numerous civic positions and was instrumental in the development of the Friend-In-Deed holiday giving program. Ed spent many Christmas seasons gathering donations for needy families and delivering them on Christmas Eve.
Ed was a devoted husband and father, a conscientious and industrious journalist, and above all an honorable man.
Memorial Gathering: Family will receive friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 25, 2018 at Concordia Village in the Concordia Room, 4101 West Iles Ave., Springfield.
Private family ceremonies will be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Friend-In-Deed, 1 Copley Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701 or the charity of one’s choice.
He is survived by his wife Mary Ann; his five children, Kenton Armstrong (partner, Lyn Stephens), Amy Green (husband, Mike Green), Laura Marks (husband, Mickey Marks), Alice Armstrong, and Tom Armstrong (wife, Madeleine Budnick); and three grandchildren. Also surviving is one brother, Jim Armstrong and his wife, Sue; and many nieces and nephews.
Ed graduated from Illinois College in 1950 and began his career in journalism as a reporter for the Illinois State Register the same year. He retired as editor of The State Journal-Register in 1988. During his years with Copley Press, he won many awards for his skillful and insightful writing while remaining humble. Always looking for opportunities to be helpful, he served in numerous civic positions and was instrumental in the development of the Friend-In-Deed holiday giving program. Ed spent many Christmas seasons gathering donations for needy families and delivering them on Christmas Eve.
Ed was a devoted husband and father, a conscientious and industrious journalist, and above all an honorable man.
Memorial Gathering: Family will receive friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 25, 2018 at Concordia Village in the Concordia Room, 4101 West Iles Ave., Springfield.
Private family ceremonies will be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Friend-In-Deed, 1 Copley Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701 or the charity of one’s choice.
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