Lawrence Sconce
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Lawrence R. Sconce, 89, died at 12:20 p.m., Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Jerseyville Manor. He was born on September 5, 1929 in Grafton to Almon & Velma (McAdams) Sconce. He had retired from various jobs, including boiler maker, Glass Works, Grafton Boat Works, and farmer. Lawrence loved animals and always had a dog by his side. He was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Lawrence is survived by his nieces: Vivian Scoggins & companion John Behringer of Grafton and Vanessa & Bub Varble of Grafton, along with several great nieces and great nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Almon, George, John, and Leonard Sconce, and two female companions: Betty Croxford and Ida Holmes. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm ? 7:00 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home. Military graveside rites by Jerseyville American Legion Post #492. Officating will be Pastor Andrew Brandt. Burial will be at Meadow Branch Cemetery in Grafton. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children or Riverbend Humane Society.
Alexander Funeral Home
