Obituary Henry K. Bass, 82, formerly of East Peoria, died at 5:20 PM, on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at Washington Christian Village in Washington, IL. He was born on June 25, 1923 in La Rose, Illinois to Harold and Edna C. Kamp Bass. He married Mary Ellen Baum on February 26, 1945 in Toluca, IL. She preceded him in death on February 13, 2002 in Washington. Surviving are 3 daughters, Kathi (Jim) Webb of East Peoria, IL, Vicki Scott of Washington, IL, and Becky (Steve) Rammes of Port Washington, WI; 2 brothers, Russ (Nellie) Bass of East Peoria, IL, and Buford 'Duffy' (Helen) Bass of Normal, IL; 1 sister, Phyllis (Jerry) Prunty of Lawrenceville, GA; 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, and 1 brother, Rodger Bass. He served in the US Navy during World War II having attained the rank of Aviation Machinists Mate, Second Class. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #2078 in East Peoria, and the American Legion in Morton. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator for BFI, and had previously managed several Firestone stores in Springfield, Champaign and Peoria. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in East Peoria. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 4, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church in East Peoria. The Rev. Dr. Alan Newhall will officiate. Visitation will be held from 1-2 PM, one hour prior to services on Sunday at church. Cremation rites will be accorded. Burial of cremains will take place at a later date.