Benjamin R. Grundon, 60, of Willow Springs, Mo., formerly of Olney died Saturday, September 21, 2002 at his home.

The body is being cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Willow Springs, Mo.

Mr. Grundon was born on March 10, 1942, the son of Ben F. and Mary R. Grundon. He married Marcia Lessoff in 1974 and she survives.

He was a mechanic and owner of Grundon's Auto Repair. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of East Richland High School Class of 1960.

Mr. Grundon is survived by his wife, Marcia Grundon of Willow Springs, Mo.; two sons, David Lessoff of California and Nathan Lessoff of Massachusetts; a sister, Sue Dash of Dunedin, Fla.; and two brothers, Robert Grundon of Oblong and John Grundon of Olney.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Joseph W. Grundon.

Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)