Obituary of Orlo Long

ORLO C. LONG Polo- Orlo C. Long, 81, of Polo, died Wednesday, September, 1, 2010 at Swedish American Hospital, Rockford. He was co-owner of the Hazelhurst Elevator for thirty-six years, prior to his retirement. Orlo was born June 25, 1929 in Sterling, the son of Norman and Bertha (Landis) Long. He served as a sergeant in the United States Marines during the Korean War. He married Dolores Ritenour on July 5, 1958 in Polo. She preceded him in death on December 28, 2003. Survivors include two daughters, Dee Ann (Greg Giedd) Cecchetti of Milledgeville and Julie (Ray) Civitts of Toccoa, GA; one sister, Elda (Harold) Bachman; and five grandchildren, Lori, Lisa and Leah Civitts, Dana and Jana Cecchetti; a special friend Dolores "Babe" Jackley. In recent years, Orlo enjoyed golf, watching sports, attending church, and spending time with family and friends. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion of Polo, and the Moose Lodge of Sterling. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Science Ridge Mennonite Church with Pastor Arnold Owens, officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling, with military rites. Visitation will be held from 5-8PM Friday at the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling. A memorial has been established. Condolences may be sent to schillingfuneralhome.com.