Alfred E Vaniter, 75, of Gillespie, IL, died at his residence on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at 8:40 am.
He was born December 24, 1946, in Jacksonville, IL to Bobby Vaniter & Flossie Evans Vaniter. He married Rhoda Striplin Vaniter. Alfred was a veteran of the US Navy. He was the owner of Vaniter Landscaping. Alfred was a member of the Cornerstone Ministries. He was a former Kiwanis member.
He is survived by his spouse, Rhoda Vaniter of Gillespie, children, LeAnn (Greg) Wilson of Litchfield, IL, RoiLynn (significant other, Rich Ferguson) McClanahan of Springfield, IL, Dawn (J.J.) McDaniel of Gillespie, IL, Michelle (Chad) Whaley of Gillespie, IL, Damon (Sandy) Claussen of Iowa, Kerry (Colette) Claussen of Gillespie, IL, 16 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, sisters, Sharon (Robert) Odell of Manchester, IL, Karen (James) Woods of Murrayville, IL and many nieces and nephews.
Alfred was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Beverly Rawlings.
Friends may call on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie from 2:30 pm until 4:00 pm. Memorial services are Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL at 4 pm. Graveside services will be on Monday, June 27, 2022, at Elm Lawn Cemetery, Litchfield, IL at 9:30 am. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
