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CALVIN M. HEDDEN
(1919~2001)
PEKIN ~ Calvin Martin "Cal" Hedden, 81, of 34 Rainbow Drive, Pekin, died at 5:05 p.m. Sunday, March 11, 2001 in the emergency room of Pekin Hospital.
Born December 9, 1919 in McCracken County, Kentucky to Frank Calvin and Minnie Martin Berry Hedden, he married Judy Elaine Stroup on November 22, 1992 at Steak n Shake in Pekin. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Marty Williams of East Peoria and Rick W. (Dea) Engelbrecht of Peoria; four daughters, Linda Lee of Saint Louis, Missouri and Cheryl E. Hedden, Jackee L. Hedden, and Mindy S. Hedden, all of Pekin; two grandchildren, Josh R. Engelbrecht of Peoria and Marty Dee (Glen) Lipe of Mulkeytown; and one brother, Lillard E. (Margie) Hedden of Pekin.
His parents and two sisters preceded him in death.
He was a World War II United States Navy veteran.
An all-round precision machinist for 58 years, he had worked at Caterpillar, Inc. in East Peoria, Morton Metalcraft in Morton, E.M. Smith & Co. and Linn Julian Tool & Die, both in Peoria, Armitage Machine Company in Bartonville, and last at Tompco in North Pekin, retiring in 1993. He also had owned and operated HH Precision Machine Shop, Cal’s Photography, and a motorcycle shop, all in Pekin.
A pool enthusiast, he had owned and operated Cue Paradise in Pekin from 1967 to 1972. He was a Santa Claus for 25 years and also was an artist.
He was a charter member and past president of the Pekin Archery Club and had instructed many including Olympic Medallist Vick Wunderlee. The Pekin Pekin Park District named the building at the archery range after Mr. Hedden. He was a member of the National Archery Association. He also was a charter member and past president of the Celestial City Riders Motorcycle Club.
He attended Glad Tidings Assembly of God in East Peoria and the First Assembly of God in Pekin. He was a former member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Kevil, Kentucky.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at the Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel with visitation two hours prior. The Rev. Gary W. Watkins will officiate. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Glad Tidings Assembly of God, 2201 East Washington Street, East Peoria, Illinois 61611 or the First Assembly of God, 1209 North Parkway Drive, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
