Obituary Gene L. Cole, 82, of Roanoke, IL, died at 11:45 pm Friday, May 6, 2011 at Apostolic Christian Home in Roanoke. He was born on September 27, 1928 in St. David, IL. Surviving are his friends and caretakers, Ed and MaryAnn Oltman of Roanoke and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Gene served in the US Navy from November 3, 1952- July 28, 1954. He worked in the factories of Caterpillar Tractor Company and later was a rural paper carrier for the Peoria Journal Star for over 20 years. Graveside services for Gene will be at 11 am Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. A visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 am Tuesday at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. Rev. Nathan Feig, Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Benson, will officiate. Military rites will be accorded by the U.S. Navy. Service MAY 10. 11:00 AM Swan Lake Memory Gardens 4501 Route 150 Peoria, IL, US