LECRONE, Charles Mauzey

State Journal-Register (Springfield IL) Monday, March 31, 2014 Dr. Charles Mauzey LeCrone died at the age of 76 on Friday, March 28, 2014, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. A family graveside service will be held Saturday, April 5, 2014, at Glenwood Cemetery in Shelbyville, Ill. Memorials may be given to: the American Cancer Society or the National Audubon Society. Dr. LeCrone was born Dec 28, 1937, in Shelbyville, Ill., the son of Charles Alfred "Buck" and Victoria Grace E Mauzey LeCrone. He grew up in Springfield, Ill; and, after graduating from Springfield High School, he attended the University of Illinois for his undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees in education. He was a varsity letter winner at the University of Illinois in track and field. He married Beverly Joan Wilson on Feb 25, 1962. Dr. LeCrone spent 30 years as a public school educator in various school districts across the State of Illinois. He served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal and finished his career as the superintendent of schools for Riverside-Brookfield High School District #208. He is survived by his wife, Joan LeCrone of Shelbyville, Ill; sons, Charles LeCrone (Kathleen) of Excelsior, Minn., and Brian LeCrone (Samantha) of Naperville, Ill; brother, Armand LeCrone (Suzanne) of Wickenburg, Ariz; sister-in-law, Marilyn Hamparzomian (husband, Lazar) of Shelbyville, Ill; seven grandchildren: Geoffrey, Cameron, Emily, Trevor, Grace, Dianna and Jack; nephews, Armand and Andrew LeCrone; and niece, Suzanna Oesterling. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Tyler Scott LeCrone. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home in Shelbyville.