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LaMarr W.. Evans

Posted: 04/23/2024

LaMarr W. Evans, age 85, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away suddenly at 3:55 PM on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Oquawka. He was born January 26, 1939 in rural Carman, Illinois, the son of Oscar Alfred and Roxie (Gittings) Evans. LaMarr attended schools in Bushnell and graduated as Valedictorian from Terre Haute High School Class of 1957. He then attended the University of Illinois, receiving several Ag related scholarships and graduated with a BS in Agriculture. He was a member of Nabor House fraternity and Delta Theta Phi. LaMarr then attended Kent College of Law in Chicago, Illinois, where he received his Law Degree in 1964.
On December 20, 1962, he married Marilyn Joanne LaDue in Chicago, Illinois. She preceded him in death on November 18, 2015.
LaMarr's career began in Stronghurst with Fort, Attorney's at Law in Stronghurst, Illinois. He was appointed States Attorney in Oquawka/Henderson County where he served two terms. He has helped many people locally and served the area faithfull

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