John L. Brockwell

  John L. Brockwell, 90 of Polo, IL passed away at 11:40 AM Wednesday (May 14, 2014) at Polo Rehab & Health Care in Polo.

  He was a farmer in the Polo area all of his life.

  He was born on December 14, 1923 in Polo, IL to Thomas & Mary (Deaderick) Brockwell.  He married the former Lois M. Montgomery on April 6, 1947 at the First Presbyterian Church in Oregon.  She preceded him in death on October 23, 2007.

  He is survived by his daughter, Kenda (Larry) Kersten of Polo; a son, Kevin (Shirley) Brockwell of Polo and two granddaughters:  BreeAnn Brown and Devin Brockwell.

  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a brother, James Brockwell and a sister, Gladys Welch.

  John served in the United States Army during World War II where he served in the Anti-Tank Company 272^nd Regiment 69^th Infantry.  He received the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater Service Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Theater Service Medal.

  John was the Past Commander and member of the Polo American Legion Post 83 and he had also served on the Polo Fire Department Board and was Past President of the Polo Co-Op.

  He loved the farm and was truly blessed to have all of his children living nearby.  He had also spent 6 months a year in Florida where he enjoyed times with his extended family there.

  A visitation will be held from 9-11 AM Saturday (May 17, 2014) at the Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon with funeral services to follow at 11 AM Saturday (May 17, 2014) at the funeral home.  Rev. Gene Schmidt will officiate. 

  Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon with full military rites by the Polo American Legion Post 83.

  Memorials may be directed to the Polo American Legion Post 83.

  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.chapelhilldixon.com.

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