John Richard Stoner obituary 1933~2023 - Franklin County Free Press
John looked forward to family gatherings with a packed house or an outdoor picnic, but he always jumped in with a heartfelt blessing before the meal.
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John looked forward to family gatherings with a packed house or an outdoor picnic, but he always jumped in with a heartfelt blessing before the meal.
ROCKFORD — Standing 16 feet tall, he has towered over a busy northwest side thoroughfare for more than a half-century beckoning passersby to stop and shop. He's dressed in blue bib overalls, a red shirt and blue cap as he pours grain from a bin that is raised high above his shoulders. Say hello to Wayne, the face of Wayne's Feed Store, 3435 Auburn St., for nearly 60 years. “We just wanted something different that would stand out,” Wayne's Feed Store manager Fred Hoople said. “The plywood on it has been replaced twice since we’ve had it for the last 57 years, and we repaint...