Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Earl E. Cape

Earl E. Cape, 83, of Elmwood, passed away at 2:26 p.m., on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital, in Peoria.

He was born December 2, 1939, to Everett and Agnes (Binegar) Cape in Edwards, IL. He married Caroland Green on September 17, 1960, in Edwards. She preceded him in death on October 14, 2001. He later married Brenda Gorham on November 7, 2007, at the United Methodist Church in Edwards. She survives.

He is also survived by one son, Greg Cape of Hanna City; one step-son, Hank Williams of Elmwood; one brother, Patrick (Nancy) Cape; one sister, Carol (Terry) Aman; two grandchildren, Jessica (Johnny) Mathis and Sawyer Williams; one niece, Pam Aman; and two nephews, Todd Aman and Daryl Cape.

He is also preceded in death by his parents.

Earl was a member of the local Masons organization. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching all sports.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood. A visitation will be held prior to the service, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow the service at Combs Cemetery in rural Edwards.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to B.Y.E. Ambulance.

To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.

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