Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale, IL
Sep 12, 2010

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COBDEN -- Lawrence L. Quertermous, 86, died at 5:15 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 
2010, at his home.

He was born Nov. 26, 1923, in Charleston, Mo., the son of John R. and 
Mabel Johnson Quertermous. He married Minnie Pearl Sands on Sept. 25, 1944,
in Charleston, Mo.

Lawrence is survived by his wife, Minnie Pearl Quertermous of Cobden; two 
children, Sandy (Gary) Hartline of Cobden and Joe Quertermous of Cobden; four
grandchildren, Larry Joe (Becky) Quertermous, Mike (Jennifer) Quertermous,
Darrel (Terri) Hartline and Darla (James) Peterman; 11 great-grandchildren;
and other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, John Quertermous; 
and a grandson, Tom Quertermous.

Lawrence was a wonderful husband and very loving father and grandfather. He 
served in the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of World War II.

Funeral services for Mr. Lawrence L. Quertermous will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, 
Sept. 14, 2010, in Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden, with the 
Rev. Allen Speer officiating. Interment will be in Cobden Cemetery with
military honors at the graveside by Carroll P. Foster Post 3455 of the VFW
in Anna and Illinois National Guard Honor Team. Friends may call from 6 to
8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at the funeral home.

To view this obituary or leave an online condolence for the family, visit 
www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com.

Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden is in charge of arrangements.

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