GARDNER, Ill. — Mr. Eldon D. Burger, 73, of Gardner, Ill., formerly of the Dwight-Mazon area, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at Walnut Grove Nursing Home in Morris.

Born Jan. 11, 1939, in Goodfarm Township, Eldon was a son to the late Ellis and Ila (Scott) Burger. He was raised and educated in Goodfarm and Mazon schools.

Eldon enjoyed showing ponies in his younger days and later showed registered sheep and goats. He also enjoyed going to fairs around the state of Illinois. Eldon also like watching old western shows and wrestling.