MT. VERNON - Julius Lavern Ahlf, 89, of Centralia, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at Centralia Manor. Julius was born on June 3, 1921, in Centralia, the son of Julius and Nora (Wedekemper) Ahlf. He married Betty Dukes in 1943, in St. Charles, Mo., and she preceded him in death on April 9, 2003. Mr. Ahlf is survived by a son, Michael Ahlf and wife Suzanne of Dix; four grandchildren, Mark Ahlf, Jamie Ahlf, Kelly Ahlf and Julia Walker; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty; and a daughter, Janice. Mr. Ahlf was a member of the First Baptist Church, the American Legion and Amvets. He was manager of AP Store in Mt. Vernon for over 30 years. He also owned and operated Verns Standard Station in Mt. Vernon. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Irvin Funeral Home in Centralia with the Rev. Merle Fullerton officiating. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Mausoleum. Friends may call Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Irvin Funeral Home in Centralia. Irvin Funeral Home in Centralia is in charge of arrangements