ELLISVILLE, IL - Conrad R. Cattron, 51, of Ellisville, died at 4:51 pm Saturday June 21, 2008 at Graham Hospital Emergency Room in Canton.

Born July 25, 1956 in Canton, IL, to Josiah "Si" W. and Elizabeth "B.J." B. (Burnside) Cattron, he married Nancy Burkhead October 24, 1981 in Fairview, IL. She survives.

Surviving are his father; daughter, Nichole Cattron of Ellisville; two sisters, Susan (Steve) Kiser of Peoria, and Janet Cattron of Bushnell.

Also surviving are the family pets, Dexter, and Max.

Conrad was a farmer and a past president of the Illinois Suffolk Sheep Association. He also was a past board member of the United Suffolk Sheep Association. He was a member of the Fairview Reformed church and the University of Illinois Alumni Association.

A memorial service will be held at 3:30 pm Sunday at the Fairview Reformed Church in Fairview, Ill., Rev. Dave Smallegan will officiate. The family request casual dress to honor Conrad. A celebration of life potluck will follow at the Chuch Fellowship Hall.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to his daughters education fund C/O Fairview State Bank.

Conrad R Cattron