John V. Corso

John V. Corso, 75, of Taylorville, IL died at 5:30 am Tuesday, June 01, 2004, at his residence. He was born January 8, 1929 in Taylorville, IL the son of Vincent and Angelina Pante Corso. On September 10, 1950 he married Shirley Wright in Taylorville and she preceded in death on November 15, 2002. Mr. Corso was a member of the 82nd Airborne following World War II and later enlisted in the Army Air Corps serving during the Korean War. He was retired from Freeman Crown Mine #2 and was a well known carpenter. His memberships include Davis Memorial Christian Church, U.M.W.A.; Eagles; American Legion Post 73; V.F.W. Post 4495 and the 82nd Airborne Division Association.

Surviving are his son Greg Corso and wife Sheri of Moorseville, NC; 2 daughters: Brenda Hirneisen and husband Tony of Berwick, PA and Denise Corso of Taylorville, IL. 5 Grandchildren: Taylor Austin and wife Susan, Berwick, PA; Aaron Austin, Bloomsburg, PA; Spenser Tucker, Berwick, PA; Webber Crowell and Meredith Crowell both of Moorseville, NC and a great grandson, Taylor Austin II of Berwick, PA. 4 sisters: Maria (Mary) Corso and Margaret Grauer both of Taylorville, IL; Kay Cline of Davenport, IA and Natalie Hughes of C'ouer d Alene, ID. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and one bother, Vincent Corso in infancy.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am Saturday, June 5, 2004 in Davis Memorial Christian Church, Taylorville with Dr. Lonnie Southern & Rev. Vickie Southern officiating. Burial will be in Anderson Cemetery, Palmer, IL. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, June 4 in McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville, IL.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Davis Memorial Christian Church, Taylorville.