Orlan Kirkham

Orlan P. Kirkham, 87 of Beloit died Friday, February 27, 2009 at Community Care Center in Alliance. Orlan was born in Kokomo, Indiana the son of the late William J. and Anna (Carnes) Kirkham. Mr. Kirkham worked for the Alliance Manufacturing and was a World War II US Army Veteran. Orlan is survived by his son Phillip Kirkham of Sebring and a sister Norma Pederzol of Alliance as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents his wife Irene (Walters) Kirkham in 1979, four sisters; Kathryn Zucherro, Helene Clark, Mae Whaley, Ruth Moore and five brothers; Leland, Clifford, Roy, James and John. A Private Service will be held at Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Highland Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home; friends may send condolences and sign the guest register online at www.grfuneralhome.com.

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