Norton Stephenson, 89, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.
Norton’s wishes were to be cremated and have private family graveside services.
Norton was born September 4, 1924 in Lenox, Iowa to Norton and Gladys (May) Stephenson. He married Ione Reynolds on June 1, 1946 in Ottawa, Illinois; she passed away June 9, 2007.
He proudly served in the United States Army in the 82nd Airborne Division in the European, African, Middle Eastern Campaign; earning the rank of 1st Sergeant. He was awarded several medals including the Silver Star. He was a member of American Legion.
Norton is laid to rest in the Garden of the Ten Commandments.