Mason City - Richard Thomas Harp, 69, of Mason City, died at 3:03 p.m. November 30, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. He was born February 1, 1939, the son of James and Wilma (Stone) Harp in Lincoln, IL. He married Janet Barker on November 22, 1968 at the Christian Church in Lincoln. She survives.

Also surviving are four sons: Rob (Kelly) Harp of Mason City, James (Angie) Harp of Mason City, Andrew Harp of Lincoln, IL, One foster son: Jody Harp of East Peoria, IL. One daughter Michele Harp of Mason City; Eight grandchildren; one brother; Marvin (Suzy) Harp of Mt. Pulaski. Two sisters; Loretta Harp of Peoria, IL and Yvonne (Mark) Cheek, Lincoln, IL. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Harp owned and operated Harp's Farm and Home in Mason City. Before opening the hardware store he retired from MII Inc. in Lincoln, IL. He is a member of the First Christian Church in Mason City.

A memorial Service for friends and family will be held at the First Christian Church on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 7: p.m. There will be no visitation. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be left in care of Richard Harp's Family; where the family plans to divide them between local charities. Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City is in charge of arrangements.