Arthur B. May, 88, of Peoria, died at 12:40 a.m. Sunday, April 21, 1985, at Pavilion Oaks Health Care Center.
He was born Feb. 22, 1897, in Rosefield Township, the son of John and Kate (Stegens) May.
Survivors include one sister, Edna Shoff of Vermont; two nephews, Jack Shoff of East Peoria and Ray Shoff of Brimfield; and several other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by five brothers.
He spent most of his life in Rosefield Township, before moving to Peoria in 1975. He was a farmer before retiring in 1970.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Patterson Funeral Home, Elmwood, with Rev. Merle Williams officiating. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery.
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