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Andrews, Orval C.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Orval C. Andrews was born Nov. 8, 1924, the son of Harley and Sarah (Renfer) Andrews in Coggon. Orval married Juanita Holland Cory on Aug. 24, 1966, in Galena, Ill. He worked at Quaker Oats for 42 years and Walmart for 10 years. Orval was especially close to his granddaughter and her husband, Sara (Cory) and Tony Wattnem of Marion.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice House of Mercy or the American Lung Association.
The family would like to thank Crestview Acres of Marion and the Hospice House of Mercy for the great care and comfort they provided Orval.
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