Murrell L. Bass

1934 - 2022  (87 years)

• Name	Murrell L. Bass
  Birth	17 Nov 1934
  Gender	Male
  Death	5 Jan 2022
  Notes	McDonald Funeral HOm, Inc. Murrell L. Bass Murrell L. Bass, age 87, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Murrell was born on November 17, 1934 in Centralia the son of Archie and Opal (Case) Bass. He married Joyce Van Horn May 8, 1953 in Rock Falls. She preceded him in death on June 4, 2012. Murrell was employed as a Wire Drawer with Parrish Alford in Rock Falls for over 40 years retiring in 1990. He enjoyed mowing, fishing, camping and gardening. Murrell also volunteered at the Caring Center in Sterling for many years. Survivors include, one son, Kevin Bass of Sterling; one sister, Beverly Schrader of Park Rapids, Minn.; nine grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Cheryl Briggs; two brothers, Raymond and George Bass; two sisters, Linda Babb, and Marietta Simpson. Visitation will be from 1:00 ? 3:00 PM Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. Funeral service will be Monday at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with Pastor Dalmus Meeks officiating. Burial will follow at Coloma Township Cemetery, Rock Falls. A memorial has been established.
  Person ID	I55078	1A William Bassett of Plymouth
  Last Modified	9 Jan 2022

  
  

  Father	Archie M. Bass,   b. 15 Sep 1905, Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois d. 28 Aug 1979, Rock Falls, Whiteside County, Illinois (Age 73 years)
  Mother	Opal M. Case,   b. 15 May 1913, Illinois d. 20 Jan 1986, Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois (Age 72 years)
  Family ID	F18928	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Joyce Van Horn
  Marriage	8 May 1953	Rock Falls, Illinois
  Family ID	F18930	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	9 Jan 2022