Frank A. Andres, 70, of Tuscola, IL, passed away at 10:45 A.M., Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at the Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola, IL

Graveside Services will be held 10 A.M., Saturday, April 7, 2007 at the Tuscola Township Cemetery, Tuscola, IL, with the Rev. Joseph Carter officiating. Visitation will be held from 6-8 P.M., Thursday, April 5, 2007 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL.

Mr. Andres was born on June 18, 1936 in Champaign, IL, the son of Dewey R. and Beulah Kurkendall Andres. He married Jeanine E. Houser Ponder on October 19, 1996 in Tuscola, IL. She survives.

Other survivors include: His Mother of Champaign, IL, 2 Sons: Marvin (Dim) Andres of Urbana, IL, Carl (Beverly) Andres of Urbana, IL, 3 Daughters: Pam Harper of Atwood, IL, Kelly Bialke of Tuscola, IL, Sheila (Kris) Bratten of Tuscola, IL, Step-Son: Roger (Heidi) Ponder of Monticello, IL, Step-Daughter: Tina Ponder of Tuscola, IL, 3 Brothers: Albert Andres of White Heath, IL, Dewey Andres of Charleston, IL, Robert Lee "Bobby" Andres of Tolono, IL, 3 Sisters: Barbara Thompson, Virginia Hite and Loretta Marlow all of Champaign, IL, 17 Grandchildren: Mark, Klu-one, Jayson, Chad, Stacie, Zachary, Austin, Tyberius, Kiera, Kierstin, Marissa, Adam, Courtney, Cody, Christopher, Brandon, and Mia, 12 Great-Grandchildren: Paige, Cale, Darin, Tyler, Cain, Caleb, Kelsey, McKenzie, Eithan, Grant, Gage, and Livia, 5 Step-Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his Father, Step-Father, 1 Grandson, Sister-In-Law: Virginia Andres

Mr. Andres formerly worked for Fenix & Scisson Mining Company and he formerly worked for Pierson Grain Company in Pierson, IL. He was a self-employed carpenter and he had owned and operated Frank's Car Wash's in Tuscola and Atwood. He enjoyed woodworking and motorcycles. He was a huge John Wayne fan and he had a great sense of humor.
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