Claude Elwood Van Fossan Obituary (1939 - 2021)

LINCOLN - Claude Elwood Van Fossan, 81, passed away at his home in, Lincoln. IL on May 20, 2021. Claude was born on August 29, 1939 at his home in Elkhart, IL; son of George Elwood and Virgie Viola (Rhodes) Van Fossan. Claude married Carla S. Mallinson on July 3, 1981 in Lincoln, IL. Surviving Claude is his children: Jodee (Mark) Pedigo of Canton, IL, Lisa (Jeff) Bonnett of Sanibel, FL, Terri (Dirk) Heinhorst of Florida, Shane Van Fossan of Lincoln, IL, and Amanda (Jason) Rankin; siblings: Helen Hoagland, Rose Musick, Sharon (Jim) Follis, Margaret Edwards, and Jean (Harold) Boyer all of Lincoln, IL; twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Claude was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters: Freda White, Gladys Elkins, Laura Molt, and Ethel Overbey, brother: George Van Fossan, and one infant brother: Loren Van Fossan. Claude proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1958-1962. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #210, Lincoln York Rite Bodies Lincoln Chapter # 147, Lincoln Council # 83, and Constantin Commandery # 51. Services for Claude will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln, IL with Ron Otto officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2021 also at the funeral home. Burial at Zion Cemetery will follow the service where full military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post # 263. Masonic services for Claude will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday May 25, 2021 after the visitation. Memorials may be made in Claude's name to Emma Welp's DIPG Fight, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or Logan County Fair Association.