Irvin C. Draves, age 91, late of Frankfort, formerly of Manhattan, passed peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Clare Oaks Skilled Nursing, Bartlett, Il. He is survived by one sister Marie (Harold) Corbin of Manhattan, five nephews; Robert (Leann) Corbin of Indiana, James Corbin of Manhattan, Mike Corbin of Wilmington, Jeff (Debbie) Corbin of Manhattan and Greg (Dawn) Corbin of Manteno, three step-sons; Dale, Jeff and Randy Ridderhoff, one step-daughter Karen Ridderhoff, one step-nephew Kenny DeBour.
Preceded in death by his parents Henry and Elsie Koehler Draves, his first wife Hazel Gallagher and his second wife Pearl DeBour.
Irvin farmed most of his life in the Manhattan area.
Funeral Service for Irvin C. Draves will be 10:30 A.M., Thursday, August 7, 2014 at the Forsythe Funeral Home, Manhattan. Rev. Carol Currier-Frighetto officiating. Interment Manhattan Center Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Memorials to the St. Paul United Church of Christ or the Manhattan Fire Department would be most appreciated.
Forsythe Funeral Home 507 507 South State Street (Rt. 52) Manhattan, Il. (815) 478-3321 www.forsythefuneralhome.com