Glen Edward Harlan Obituary (1926

Glen E. Harlan, 96, of Graymont, Illinois passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022, at Evenglow Lodge of Pontiac. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 11:00 am at Calvert and Martin Funeral Home in Pontiac with Nathan Lavender officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home from 10 am to time of service. Burial will follow the service at Rooks Creek Cemetery, in rural Pontiac. Glen was born May 4, 1926, in Forrest, Illinois, the son of Edard and Anna (Bammann) Harlan. He married Elsie Allen on November 16, 1946, in Pontiac. She preceded him in death on May 15, 2008. He is survived by four sons, Richard L. (Sandy) Harlan of Flanagan, Roger D. (Phyllis) Harlan of Peoria, Robin (Gail) Harlan of Danville, Indiana, and Mark E. (Melissa) Harlan of Mahomet; his daughter in law, Jackie Harlan of Two Rivers, Wisconsin; his 15 grandchildren; his 28 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; his sister in laws, Linda Allen, Rhita Wolf, and Leone Wayman; and his brother in law, Raymond (Nancy) Allen. Glen is preceded in death by his parents, Edard and Anna Harlan and his stepmom, Mabel (Balbach) Harlan; his wife, Elsie Harlan; his two sons, Michael G. Harlan and G. Raymond (Raymie) Harlan; and a sister, Mary Schwartz. Glen was a jack of all trades. He was a farmer and woodworker. He enjoyed building and helped to build houses, cabins and editions to houses for himself and his family. He even designed and built wagons he would use for his grain hauling. He and Elsie loved to spend time up at their cabin in Wisconsin. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.