Glen J. Maubach

Glen J Maubach, (101) Blackstone, passed away November 22, 2018 in the comfort of his family at home.

   Glen was born Oct 12, 1917 in Henry, IL the son of Magdalena (Dilzer) and John Maubach, a family of 18. He married the love of his life, Elaine (Long) June 1, 1942 who preceded him in death in 2010. They had 2 daughters who he doted on: The late Sharon (Scheall) and Glenda (Terry) Tannahill. He  loved his 4 grandchildren: Mitchell, Brent (Kenosha) Tannahill, and Lea (Jesse) (Tannahill) Carter, and Christa (Scheall) Baumhauer and his 5 great grandchildren: Scarlett, Georgia, and Dominic Tannahill, and Carley and Mason Baumhauer along with several nieces and nephews.

    Glen was a lifelong farmer, carpenter, and owned heavy equipment. He enjoyed, gardening, mechanical work, woodworking and Farmall Tractors but, most of all he loved his family. He was a member of the Cornell American Legion, Streator VFW, and Blackstone Methodist Church. He was a WWII Veteran.

    He and Elaine gave to others generously. They went on several missionary trips to Mexico, made hundreds of baby blankets, and helped many charities and people in need.

    He will be profoundly missed by his family and all that knew him.