Eldon Frank DePew, 84, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, at his home in Shell Knob, Mo.

He was born in Granite City, Ill., on September 7, 1939, to Eldon J. and Frances (Secor) DePew.

Survivors include his wife, Paula Cory; children, Eldon DePew and his wife Jennifer of Shell Knob, Mo., Tammie Gracey and her husband Tom of Sunrise Beach, Mo., Dannia Stephens and her husband Bob of Maryville, Ill. and Sherrie Linhart and her husband Pat of Gillespie, Ill.; six grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents and half-brother.

He graduated from Granite City High School in Granite City, Ill.

His professional life was as a dedicated lineman for the Illinois Power Company, a role he held from 1973 to 1995. He was an active member of the Grace Community Fellowship in Shell Knob, Mo.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at Grace Community Fellowship in Shell Knob. Pastor Joe Evans will be conducting the services. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville, Mo.