Herb Landon
Jerseyville |
Herb Landon, 86, was the beloved husband of Vivian for 55 years, loving father of Leif Landon (Kimberly) and Erica Clayton (Michael), devoted grandfather of Matthew, Claudia and Hannah, uncle of many nieces and nephews.
He was born to Leslie and Kathleen Barnes Landon in Jerseyville, Illinois and grew up on the family farm with his sister Jean (Landon) Wallace and brothers William and Howard Landon.
He was a graduate of University of Illinois and a member of the ATO fraternity. With a degree from Washington University Law School he passed both Missouri and Illinois bars and practiced law in Chicago for 52 years.
Herb loved the rule of law and was passionate about his family legacy and the farm which he managed for most of his adult life.
Memorial Service is at 2 pm on Saturday, September 15, in the Chicago Temple, 77 W Washington St, Chicago IL 60602 and
Graveside service is at 11 am on Monday, September 17, at Oak Grove Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Dennis Hill of the First United Methodist Church of Jerseyville.
Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home in Charge of Arrangements
Alexander Funeral Home
