Notes: Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

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51	He was retired from the railroad.
52	He was retired from the railroad.
53	He was retired from the railroad.	HAMPTON, Herbert Oris (I5913)
54	He was the son of Ethel and Wilbur Dunigan. Brother of Loren and Raymond Dunigan. He graduated from Clay City High School in May, 1958. He and his brother, Raymond, were killed in a car/train accident in Coulterville, Illinois.
55	He was the son of Ethel and Wilbur Dunigan. Brother of Loren and Raymond Dunigan. He graduated from Clay City High School in May, 1958. He and his brother, Raymond, were killed in a car/train accident in Coulterville, Illinois.
56	He was the son of Ethel and Wilbur Dunigan. Brother of Loren and Raymond Dunigan. He graduated from Clay City High School in May, 1958. He and his brother, Raymond, were killed in a car/train accident in Coulterville, Illinois.	Duningan, Myron Wilbur (I8769)
57	He worked in manufacturing and had been married to Stella Decker.
58	He worked in manufacturing and had been married to Stella Decker.
59	He worked in manufacturing and had been married to Stella Decker.	Strange, George (I10794)
60	He worked in the dispatch room of the Journal Transcript for 10 years. Then, in 1943 he was appointed fire chief of the Civilian Defense Corps. Orvan served his country in Okinawa and the Philippine Islands as a staff sergeant with the U.S. Army. At the signing of the Instrument of Surrender, he played a part in making copies of the document for all parties involved. Following World War II, he joined Walter F. Bartel in a venture called Multi-Ad Services Inc. until 1968. In 1971, he was elected Mohammed Temple recorder, retiring June 30, 1983.
61	He worked in the dispatch room of the Journal Transcript for 10 years. Then, in 1943 he was appointed fire chief of the Civilian Defense Corps. Orvan served his country in Okinawa and the Philippine Islands as a staff sergeant with the U.S. Army. At the signing of the Instrument of Surrender, he played a part in making copies of the document for all parties involved. Following World War II, he joined Walter F. Bartel in a venture called Multi-Ad Services Inc. until 1968. In 1971, he was elected Mohammed Temple recorder, retiring June 30, 1983.
62	He worked in the dispatch room of the Journal Transcript for 10 years. Then, in 1943 he was appointed fire chief of the Civilian Defense Corps. Orvan served his country in Okinawa and the Philippine Islands as a staff sergeant with the U.S. Army. At the signing of the Instrument of Surrender, he played a part in making copies of the document for all parties involved. Following World War II, he joined Walter F. Bartel in a venture called Multi-Ad Services Inc. until 1968. In 1971, he was elected Mohammed Temple recorder, retiring June 30, 1983.	ROGERS, Orvan D. (I24902)
63	I flew on Navy P3s and was on the USS Enterprise CVN-65.
64	I flew on Navy P3s and was on the USS Enterprise CVN-65.
65	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	MOSELEY, R.D.R. (I20114)
66	Ida M. Rado, age 72, of Louisville, Illinois, formerly of Northwest Indiana, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. She was born November 15, 1949, in Clay County, the daughter of Carol Eugene and Martha Alice (Hammack) Young. She was united in marriage to Robert Rado and he preceded her in death. Ida worked as a dietary manager for many years. She was an accomplished artist and had been the owner of an art gallery. Family was very important to her and she treasured a surprise special visit from her great-grandson Viktor Kamboures in July while she was in the hospital in Evansville. She loved animals, was an excellent cook, and enjoyed sewing and making quilts. She is survived by a daughter: Bobbie (Aaron) Bentley of Flora; a son: Scott Rado of Louisville; a grandson: Chandler Smith of Charleston; grandchildren: Tyler Kamboures, Ryan Kamboures, Alexis Durbin, Rachel Case, Kelsey Mette, and Nikki Dust; several great-grandchildren; siblings: Everett Young, Linda Pruitt, and Charolette Pride; and lifelong best friend: Grace Perak of Chesterton, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son: Vernon Butch Rado; a daughter: Christina Jean Smith; and siblings: Florene Sharp, Luella Justice, Bill Young, Scott Young, Velda Lambrich, Danny Young, and Kim Scroggins. A funeral ceremony will be held at 12 noon on Monday, September 5, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Powers Cemetery, Xenia. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until 12 noon on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
67	Ida M. Rado, age 72, of Louisville, Illinois, formerly of Northwest Indiana, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. She was born November 15, 1949, in Clay County, the daughter of Carol Eugene and Martha Alice (Hammack) Young. She was united in marriage to Robert Rado and he preceded her in death. Ida worked as a dietary manager for many years. She was an accomplished artist and had been the owner of an art gallery. Family was very important to her and she treasured a surprise special visit from her great-grandson Viktor Kamboures in July while she was in the hospital in Evansville. She loved animals, was an excellent cook, and enjoyed sewing and making quilts. She is survived by a daughter: Bobbie (Aaron) Bentley of Flora; a son: Scott Rado of Louisville; a grandson: Chandler Smith of Charleston; grandchildren: Tyler Kamboures, Ryan Kamboures, Alexis Durbin, Rachel Case, Kelsey Mette, and Nikki Dust; several great-grandchildren; siblings: Everett Young, Linda Pruitt, and Charolette Pride; and lifelong best friend: Grace Perak of Chesterton, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son: Vernon Butch Rado; a daughter: Christina Jean Smith; and siblings: Florene Sharp, Luella Justice, Bill Young, Scott Young, Velda Lambrich, Danny Young, and Kim Scroggins. A funeral ceremony will be held at 12 noon on Monday, September 5, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Powers Cemetery, Xenia. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until 12 noon on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
68	Ida M. Rado, age 72, of Louisville, Illinois, formerly of Northwest Indiana, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. She was born November 15, 1949, in Clay County, the daughter of Carol Eugene and Martha Alice (Hammack) Young. She was united in marriage to Robert Rado and he preceded her in death. Ida worked as a dietary manager for many years. She was an accomplished artist and had been the owner of an art gallery. Family was very important to her and she treasured a surprise special visit from her great-grandson Viktor Kamboures in July while she was in the hospital in Evansville. She loved animals, was an excellent cook, and enjoyed sewing and making quilts. She is survived by a daughter: Bobbie (Aaron) Bentley of Flora; a son: Scott Rado of Louisville; a grandson: Chandler Smith of Charleston; grandchildren: Tyler Kamboures, Ryan Kamboures, Alexis Durbin, Rachel Case, Kelsey Mette, and Nikki Dust; several great-grandchildren; siblings: Everett Young, Linda Pruitt, and Charolette Pride; and lifelong best friend: Grace Perak of Chesterton, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son: Vernon Butch Rado; a daughter: Christina Jean Smith; and siblings: Florene Sharp, Luella Justice, Bill Young, Scott Young, Velda Lambrich, Danny Young, and Kim Scroggins. A funeral ceremony will be held at 12 noon on Monday, September 5, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Powers Cemetery, Xenia. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until 12 noon on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com	YOUNG, Ida Mae (I6532)
69	Imogene was a checker at various super-markets in Illinois, California, and Kentucky for 28 years. She is a member of St. James Lutheran Church, and a member of the Ladies Aid of the church. She is a former member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Hamel, Ill. A member of St. Pauls Golden Agers, and a member of the V.F.W. Aux. Post 1241 Staunton, Ill. Before her husband passed they did volunteer work at Hitz and Hampton Homes of Alhambra, Ill. for 8 years.
70	Imogene was a checker at various super-markets in Illinois, California, and Kentucky for 28 years. She is a member of St. James Lutheran Church, and a member of the Ladies Aid of the church. She is a former member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Hamel, Ill. A member of St. Pauls Golden Agers, and a member of the V.F.W. Aux. Post 1241 Staunton, Ill. Before her husband passed they did volunteer work at Hitz and Hampton Homes of Alhambra, Ill. for 8 years.
71	Imogene was a checker at various super-markets in Illinois, California, and Kentucky for 28 years. She is a member of St. James Lutheran Church, and a member of the Ladies Aid of the church. She is a former member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Hamel, Ill. A member of St. Pauls Golden Agers, and a member of the V.F.W. Aux. Post 1241 Staunton, Ill. Before her husband passed they did volunteer work at Hitz and Hampton Homes of Alhambra, Ill. for 8 years.	HAYNES, Imogene Lucille (I2153)
72	In 1968 Stanley and Melba moved to Oxnard, CA, where she continued to raise her family and enjoy her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Melba loved her family, music, playing Bridge and Euchre, and made many dear friends in California, but always enjoyed trips back to her beloved Indiana.	Welsh, Melba Marie (I49049)
73	J.D. had previously worked in oil fields and enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, and being with family.
74	J.D. had previously worked in oil fields and enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, and being with family.
75	J.D. had previously worked in oil fields and enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, and being with family.	HOLLOWAY, Jesse 'J. D.' (I22289)
76	Joan Miller Stanford, age 75, of Flora, Illinois, formerly of Flemington, New Jersey, passed away on September 6, 2022, at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney, Illinois. Born to Donald J. and Eleanor Steinke Miller on June 17, 1947, Joan grew up in Tewksbury Township, New Jersey, and graduated from North Hunterdon Regional High School in 1965. After working as a secretary for several years in private business, Joan was employed by the County of Hunterdon where she was secretary to the Director of the Hunterdon County Communication System from the time of its inception until her retirement in 2002. After her retirement Joan enjoyed spending time with her families in New Jersey and Illinois and going to country music shows, NASCAR races, and a variety of casino trips. Joan is preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Roger Dale Stanford. She is survived by her siblings and their spouses, Kathy Miller & Tom Wiedenman; Ed Miller & Susan Carrara; and Don & Nancy Miller; her nephews Brian Miller and Craig (Paula) Miller and niece Christina Herndon; grandnieces Ashlyn & Addison Miller; cousins Carol (Ken) Lenz and William Bronner; and sister-in-law Colene Wood and her children, Casey & Kassie. Joans family are deeply grateful to Ed and Linda Leak, their son, daughter-in-law & grandsons, all of Flora, Illinois, for the friendship, love, and attention they gave Joan over the years and for all the care and comfort they provided Joan and her family during the past months. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Frank and Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Flora. To share a condolence, visit: www.frankandbright.com	Miller, Joan (I39446)
77	Josie was an excellent cook, her favorite bird was the cardinal, and some of her favorite pastimes were fishing, mushroom hunting, gardening, and her love of flowers. She held memberships with the VFW Auxiliary and Eagles Auxiliary.
78	Josie was an excellent cook, her favorite bird was the cardinal, and some of her favorite pastimes were fishing, mushroom hunting, gardening, and her love of flowers. She held memberships with the VFW Auxiliary and Eagles Auxiliary.
79	Josie was an excellent cook, her favorite bird was the cardinal, and some of her favorite pastimes were fishing, mushroom hunting, gardening, and her love of flowers. She held memberships with the VFW Auxiliary and Eagles Auxiliary.	Anderson, Josephine 'Josie' (I13002)
80	Julie A. Bradley, age 60, of Ingraham, Illinois, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018, at her home. She was born March 12, 1958, in Champaign, the daughter of the William E. and Gertrude (Akers) Bradley. After William passed away, Gertrude later married Lloyd Dale Fulk, and he became an important part of Julies life at age 4, raising her as his daughter. Julie proudly served her country in the U.S. Navy, and had attended the Ingraham Christian Church. Everyone who knew Julie recognized that she had an eye for design and enjoyed bringing ideas to life as an imaginative artist with a lot of attention for the details when she created beautiful woodworking and painting keepsakes and projects. Her genuine joys in life were the relationships she shared with her family and especially the treasured times she enjoyed with her nieces and nephews. She is survived by siblings: Pam (Dean) Hudson of Urbana, Nancy Shadle of Flora, Lisa (Robert) Simpson of Ingraham, Tim (Chandra) Fulk of Mayfield, KY; a brother-in-law: Clint Powell of Lynn, AL; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents: William E. Bradley, and Gertrude and Lloyd Dale Fulk; a sister: Debbie Powell; and an infant brother: Eric. A Celebration of Julies life will be held 12 noon Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Ingraham Christian Church. Burial will follow in Ingraham Cemetery with the presentation of military funeral honors. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Memorials are suggested to Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.	Bradley, Julie Ann (I12073)
81	Larry Jay Stanley, 83 of Hot Springs Village, AR passed away on Sunday, March 20th, 2022 in Arkansas. Larry was born May 17, 1938 in Ingraham to Jay and Mary (Hackney) Stanley. He attended Ingraham Grade School and graduated from the Newton High School in 1956. Larry marries Betty Joanne Tadlock on November 8, 1959. They shared 62 years of marriage together. Larry is well known in the Flora Community where he owned and operated several businesses over the years. Starting with the Tasty Freeze on the East end to the True Value then lastly the Snack Shack. He retired from ABF trucking then worked part time for CVS and Save Mor Pharmacy where he delivered medications to the residents of Clay County. He is survived by his wife Betty, a daughter Kathy Gadway of North Salem, NY a son Troy (Susie) Stanley of Plano, TX, grandsons Josh (Luxi) Stanley and Larry Jay Stanley of Plano, TX. A great grandson Michael Isaiah Stanley of Plano, TX. He is also survived by brothers Donald (Elda) Stanley and Jerry (Martha) Stanley of Ingraham. Sisters in law Kay (Jerry) Banhart of Florida, and Denise Tadlock of Flora. Several nieces and nephews and other family. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister/brother in law Maxine and Harold Brooks, a brother Dale Stanley, brother in law Larry Tadlock and father in law/mother in law Buster and Faye Tadlock. A celebration of life service for Larry Jay Stanley will be held at a later date at the Community of Christ Church in Flora.	Stanley, Larry Jay (I52220)
82	Lela Irene Colclasure, age 87, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday night, April 25, 2022, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Lela was born June 24, 1934, in Flora, the daughter of Scott and Blanche (Richardson) White. She was united in marriage to Delbert Andrew Colclasure on April 16, 1954, in Flora, and together they shared 35 wedding anniversaries until his death on December 8, 1989. Delbert was a member of the Laborers Union for 40 years. The couple became parents of two children, Joni Lynne born in 1956, and Jeffrey Del born in 1958. Lela attended Florena One Room School and Flora Township High School, graduating in the class of 1952. She later attended several college classes through Olney Central College. Lela worked as a bookkeeper at the International Shoe Factory for 2 years before pausing to have their two children. She later continued her career with the Flora News Record. She transferred to the Salem Times-Commoner in 1973. She was Assistant Editor, Photographer, News Reporter, and was Editor for the last ten years of her career. Lela wrote hundreds of feature stories and was VIP for the Salem National Guard where she traveled to Camp McCoy, Wisconsin and Camp Jennings, Georgia. She also covered the flood of 1993 along the Mississippi River. She was a member of the Hospital Auxiliary, and a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church where she had attended since she was 10 years old. During her retirement years Lela was in the Library of Congress talking book club where she enjoyed hundreds of books. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and her cat, Cecil. She is survived by a son: Jeff Colclasure of Flora; grandson: Daniel (Haley) Gray of Olney; great-granddaughter: Ryleigh Gray of Olney; son-in-law: Wesley (Barbara) Gray of Noble; step-grandchildren: Douglas Gray of Olney and Shannon Gray of Springfield; sister: Freda Reed of Flora; brother: Dennis (Edna) White of Decatur; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Del; daughter: Joni; brother: Carl David; brother-in-law: Gene Reed; and special friends: Vivian Thalrose and Shirley Kohut. A funeral ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Oak Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2022 at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com	White, Lela Irene (I33551)
83	Lonnie owned and operated the family business, Burkett/Highway 50 Truck Sales for over 40 years. In his spare time he enjoyed dirt track racing, fishing, camping, and seeing his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.	Burkett, Lionel 'Lonnie' (I47167)
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87	Malachi Lee Raley, age 26, of Rinard, Illinois, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022. He was born October 4, 1995, in Flora, the son of Don C. Raley and Michelle Ann Dulaney. Malachi was a 2014 graduate of Flora High School and was an Illinois State Scholar, having appeared in the book Whos Who of American State Scholars. He played on the football team all four years of high school, the tennis team for 3 years, and was a performer in the High School Drama Club. He later graduated from Olney Central College. He enjoyed collecting rocks and old coins, fishing, Sudoku, swords, playing chess, and video games. Malachi had a big heart and would always stop to help a turtle cross the street. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his mother: Michelle Dulaney of Flora; father: Don Raley of Rinard; twin brother: Gideon Raley of Rinard; sister: Katelynn Hilliard of Charleston; maternal grandmother: Teresa Granny Tolliver of Flora; maternal grandfather: Frank Pa Branom Jr. of Independence, Missouri; paternal grandparents: Ronnie Papaw and Carol Raley of Rinard; great-grandmother: Linda Chadwell of Flora; aunt: Marla (Todd) Jenney of Canton, Georgia; uncle: Ronnie Raley Jr. of Rinard; great-aunts: Sondra Dulaney and Shirley Hays, both of Flora; and many other great-aunts, great-uncles, family, and friends. He was preceded in death by his step-grandfather: John Tolliver; and 2 uncles: Matt Branom and Greg Raley. A funeral ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses or Flora High School Drama Club and will be accepted through the funeral home.	Raley, Malachi Lee (I33704)
88	Marjorie E. Thompson, age 96, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Thursday evening, July 28, 2022, at her home surrounded by her children. She was born August 1, 1925, in Pisgah, the daughter of Parmer Earl and Anna Marie (Dennis) Sanders. She was united in marriage to R.L. Thompson on September 10, 1945, in Holly Grove, Arkansas and together they shared 53 wedding anniversaries until his death April 4, 1999. Marjorie was a schoolteacher in a one room school in her early years and later a girl scout leader. She enjoyed attending auctions, collecting Fenton glass, watching birds, and her black rabbit and fish. She was an enthusiastic storyteller and could talk for hours reminiscing with family and friends. Marjorie worked hard to have hot meals delivered to the farm and hay hands and also operated a chicken house to help provide for her family. She was of the Christian faith. She is survived by her children: David (Jencie) Thompson of Clay City, Thomas (Cheryl) Thompson of Clay City, Debera (Don) Williams of Flora, Rebecca (Ric) Fopay of Flora, and Regina (Tom) Brooks of Clay City; grandchildren: Tim (Cindy) Thompson, Tyler (Juli) Thompson, Tonya (Charles) Behnke, Kristina (Larry) Eastin, Vanessa Fopay, Evangeline Fopay, Daniel (Felicia) Fopay, Athena (Tom) Gordon, Mackenzie Stone, Sierra (Chris) Young, John (Amber) Thompson, Kaylea Mills (Justin Wille), Shane Thompson-Barfield, Homer (Maria) Barfield, and Nick Barfield; 38 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great grandchildren; a sister-in-law: Imogene Cox of Flora; and a son by choice: Kenny Hogan. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; siblings: Harley Everett Sanders, Earl N. Sanders, Lena Patterson, Faye Erlene Hagen, and Ines Pringle; a grandson: Bryon Williams; 2 granddaughters: Laura Fopay and Karen Thompson; and a great-granddaughter: Tiffany Thompson. A funeral ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Rusk Cemetery, Flora. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to any charity of the donors choice and will be accepted through the funeral home.	Sanders, Marjorie E. 'Marge' (I53160)
89	Mary graduated from Holy Angels Academy (merged with Devine Savior) in 1933.	Braun, Mary Magdalen (I38692)
90	Marys parents and family moved to Kansas City, Missouri in the 1940s where Mary attended high school and worked as a teenager at a drug store soda fountain. After moving from Kansas City, Mary resided in Centralia, Illinois as a housewife and was a volunteer at the hospital, was active in the school PTA, and played bridge in the local Bridge Club. She worked for the Midwest Truckers Association in the 1970s with an office in Salem, Illinois and she was the secretary and field representative for the tri state area of southern Illinois, southern Indiana, and northern Kentucky assisting truckers with membership, insurance, permits, licenses, and sold truck tires. She married Claren Hosselton on March 17, 1979. They moved to rural Clay City and Mary was a housewife helping build a home, helping in the garden, the yard, the flowers, and helped on the farm where she shared 37 years of marriage and raised a son, Lee. Mary painted on canvas and attended Carol Phillips painting class where she became acquainted with some wonderful ladies that helped welcome her to the community. She was a member of the lovely Clay City Garden Club. Mary was a collector of Terri Lee dolls and attended Terri Lee Doll Conventions held in various major cities and won some awards with her dolls. She cared and loved her children and family and was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and enjoyed being with family and friends. She leaves a sense of loss, sadness, and sorrow and will certainly be missed.
91	Marys parents and family moved to Kansas City, Missouri in the 1940s where Mary attended high school and worked as a teenager at a drug store soda fountain. After moving from Kansas City, Mary resided in Centralia, Illinois as a housewife and was a volunteer at the hospital, was active in the school PTA, and played bridge in the local Bridge Club. She worked for the Midwest Truckers Association in the 1970s with an office in Salem, Illinois and she was the secretary and field representative for the tri state area of southern Illinois, southern Indiana, and northern Kentucky assisting truckers with membership, insurance, permits, licenses, and sold truck tires. She married Claren Hosselton on March 17, 1979. They moved to rural Clay City and Mary was a housewife helping build a home, helping in the garden, the yard, the flowers, and helped on the farm where she shared 37 years of marriage and raised a son, Lee. Mary painted on canvas and attended Carol Phillips painting class where she became acquainted with some wonderful ladies that helped welcome her to the community. She was a member of the lovely Clay City Garden Club. Mary was a collector of Terri Lee dolls and attended Terri Lee Doll Conventions held in various major cities and won some awards with her dolls. She cared and loved her children and family and was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and enjoyed being with family and friends. She leaves a sense of loss, sadness, and sorrow and will certainly be missed.
92	Marys parents and family moved to Kansas City, Missouri in the 1940s where Mary attended high school and worked as a teenager at a drug store soda fountain. After moving from Kansas City, Mary resided in Centralia, Illinois as a housewife and was a volunteer at the hospital, was active in the school PTA, and played bridge in the local Bridge Club. She worked for the Midwest Truckers Association in the 1970s with an office in Salem, Illinois and she was the secretary and field representative for the tri state area of southern Illinois, southern Indiana, and northern Kentucky assisting truckers with membership, insurance, permits, licenses, and sold truck tires. She married Claren Hosselton on March 17, 1979. They moved to rural Clay City and Mary was a housewife helping build a home, helping in the garden, the yard, the flowers, and helped on the farm where she shared 37 years of marriage and raised a son, Lee. Mary painted on canvas and attended Carol Phillips painting class where she became acquainted with some wonderful ladies that helped welcome her to the community. She was a member of the lovely Clay City Garden Club. Mary was a collector of Terri Lee dolls and attended Terri Lee Doll Conventions held in various major cities and won some awards with her dolls. She cared and loved her children and family and was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and enjoyed being with family and friends. She leaves a sense of loss, sadness, and sorrow and will certainly be missed.	GARRISON, Mary June (I19414)
93	Mr. Vandever, 224 1/2 E. Main St., died unexpectedly at 9:50 a.m. in St Mary's hospital, Saturday.	Vandever, Charles (I39356)
94	Mr. Welsh graduated from Clay City High School in 1964. He then graduated from Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky. He taught at the Beason Elementary and High School until they consolidated with Lincoln Community High School. He retired in 2001 after teaching for 34 years. He coached baseball, basketball, and track at Beason High School from 1972 - 1975. Funeral Director He coached at Lincoln Community High School from 1975 - 2001 in the following sports: basketball from 1975 - 1984, 1988 - 1995, football in 1986, boy's golf from 1975 - 1982 & 2001, girl's golf from 1995 -1996, boy's swimming in 2001, boy's track from 1975 - 1982 & 2001, and girl' track from 1987 - 1991. He was instrumental in creating the Lincoln Jr High Shoot - Out Basketball Tournament. He was a member & on the board of St. Anthonys Greek Orthodox Church in Springfield. He is a board member for District # 27 School, Illinois High School Association for Basketball, and a PGA Member. He was also a member of Lincoln Elks Lodge # 914 where he was the current Exalted Ruler. Memorials may be made to the Lincoln Elks # 914 Veterans Fund, YMCA Partner with Youth, or Lincoln Park District Youth Sports Fund.
95	Mr. Welsh graduated from Clay City High School in 1964. He then graduated from Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky. He taught at the Beason Elementary and High School until they consolidated with Lincoln Community High School. He retired in 2001 after teaching for 34 years. He coached baseball, basketball, and track at Beason High School from 1972 - 1975. Funeral Director He coached at Lincoln Community High School from 1975 - 2001 in the following sports: basketball from 1975 - 1984, 1988 - 1995, football in 1986, boy's golf from 1975 - 1982 & 2001, girl's golf from 1995 -1996, boy's swimming in 2001, boy's track from 1975 - 1982 & 2001, and girl' track from 1987 - 1991. He was instrumental in creating the Lincoln Jr High Shoot - Out Basketball Tournament. He was a member & on the board of St. Anthonys Greek Orthodox Church in Springfield. He is a board member for District # 27 School, Illinois High School Association for Basketball, and a PGA Member. He was also a member of Lincoln Elks Lodge # 914 where he was the current Exalted Ruler. Memorials may be made to the Lincoln Elks # 914 Veterans Fund, YMCA Partner with Youth, or Lincoln Park District Youth Sports Fund.
96	Mr. Welsh graduated from Clay City High School in 1964. He then graduated from Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky. He taught at the Beason Elementary and High School until they consolidated with Lincoln Community High School. He retired in 2001 after teaching for 34 years. He coached baseball, basketball, and track at Beason High School from 1972 - 1975. Funeral Director He coached at Lincoln Community High School from 1975 - 2001 in the following sports: basketball from 1975 - 1984, 1988 - 1995, football in 1986, boy's golf from 1975 - 1982 & 2001, girl's golf from 1995 -1996, boy's swimming in 2001, boy's track from 1975 - 1982 & 2001, and girl' track from 1987 - 1991. He was instrumental in creating the Lincoln Jr High Shoot - Out Basketball Tournament. He was a member & on the board of St. Anthonys Greek Orthodox Church in Springfield. He is a board member for District # 27 School, Illinois High School Association for Basketball, and a PGA Member. He was also a member of Lincoln Elks Lodge # 914 where he was the current Exalted Ruler. Memorials may be made to the Lincoln Elks # 914 Veterans Fund, YMCA Partner with Youth, or Lincoln Park District Youth Sports Fund.	Welsh, John Paul (I20471)
97	Phyllis Lee Igert, age 96, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Sunday morning, April 24, 2022, at Clay County Hospital. Phyllis was born March 31, 1926, in Cisne, the daughter of David R. and Nora Blanche (McCumber) Kutch. She was married to Arthur M. Igert in 1951. He died in 1986. She was a member of Flora First Christian Church. She truly loved her sons, granddaughters, and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her 2 sons: David Igert of Ogden, Utah, and Rick (Terry) Igert of Flora; 3 granddaughters: Cassi Igert, Wendy Igert, and Ashlee Hildebrand; and 5 great-grandchildren: Caitlyn Venable, Mason Hildebrand, Jase Hildebrand, Benjamin Hildebrand, and Ava Hildebrand. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son: Randy Igert; 3 brothers: Charles, Arthur, and David; and 3 sisters: Lucille, Betty, and Nora Belle. A Graveside Ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Those attending are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Oil Belt Christian Service Camp and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
98	Phyllis Lee Igert, age 96, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Sunday morning, April 24, 2022, at Clay County Hospital. Phyllis was born March 31, 1926, in Cisne, the daughter of David R. and Nora Blanche (McCumber) Kutch. She was married to Arthur M. Igert in 1951. He died in 1986. She was a member of Flora First Christian Church. She truly loved her sons, granddaughters, and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her 2 sons: David Igert of Ogden, Utah, and Rick (Terry) Igert of Flora; 3 granddaughters: Cassi Igert, Wendy Igert, and Ashlee Hildebrand; and 5 great-grandchildren: Caitlyn Venable, Mason Hildebrand, Jase Hildebrand, Benjamin Hildebrand, and Ava Hildebrand. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son: Randy Igert; 3 brothers: Charles, Arthur, and David; and 3 sisters: Lucille, Betty, and Nora Belle. A Graveside Ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Those attending are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Oil Belt Christian Service Camp and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
99	Phyllis Lee Igert, age 96, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Sunday morning, April 24, 2022, at Clay County Hospital. Phyllis was born March 31, 1926, in Cisne, the daughter of David R. and Nora Blanche (McCumber) Kutch. She was married to Arthur M. Igert in 1951. He died in 1986. She was a member of Flora First Christian Church. She truly loved her sons, granddaughters, and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her 2 sons: David Igert of Ogden, Utah, and Rick (Terry) Igert of Flora; 3 granddaughters: Cassi Igert, Wendy Igert, and Ashlee Hildebrand; and 5 great-grandchildren: Caitlyn Venable, Mason Hildebrand, Jase Hildebrand, Benjamin Hildebrand, and Ava Hildebrand. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son: Randy Igert; 3 brothers: Charles, Arthur, and David; and 3 sisters: Lucille, Betty, and Nora Belle. A Graveside Ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Those attending are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Oil Belt Christian Service Camp and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com	KUTCH, Phyllis Lee (I21623)
100	Raphael J. "Joe" Stovall Jr., 43, died Wednesday, Nov. 7 2001, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Ind. The cause of death has yet to be determined.

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He was retired from the railroad.

He was the son of Ethel and Wilbur Dunigan. Brother of Loren and Raymond Dunigan. He graduated from Clay City High School in May, 1958. He and his brother, Raymond, were killed in a car/train accident in Coulterville, Illinois.

Duningan, Myron Wilbur (I8769)

He worked in manufacturing and had been married to Stella Decker.

Strange, George (I10794)

He worked in the dispatch room of the Journal Transcript for 10 years. Then, in 1943 he was appointed fire chief of the Civilian Defense Corps. Orvan served his country in Okinawa and the Philippine Islands as a staff sergeant with the U.S. Army. At the signing of the Instrument of Surrender, he played a part in making copies of the document for all parties involved. Following World War II, he joined Walter F. Bartel in a venture called Multi-Ad Services Inc. until 1968. In 1971, he was elected Mohammed Temple recorder, retiring June 30, 1983.

ROGERS, Orvan D. (I24902)

I flew on Navy P3s and was on the USS Enterprise CVN-65.

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MOSELEY, R.D.R. (I20114)

Ida M. Rado, age 72, of Louisville, Illinois, formerly of Northwest Indiana, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

She was born November 15, 1949, in Clay County, the daughter of Carol Eugene and Martha Alice (Hammack) Young. She was united in marriage to Robert Rado and he preceded her in death.

Ida worked as a dietary manager for many years. She was an accomplished artist and had been the owner of an art gallery. Family was very important to her and she treasured a surprise special visit from her great-grandson Viktor Kamboures in July while she was in the hospital in Evansville. She loved animals, was an excellent cook, and enjoyed sewing and making quilts.

She is survived by a daughter: Bobbie (Aaron) Bentley of Flora; a son: Scott Rado of Louisville; a grandson: Chandler Smith of Charleston; grandchildren: Tyler Kamboures, Ryan Kamboures, Alexis Durbin, Rachel Case, Kelsey Mette, and Nikki Dust; several great-grandchildren; siblings: Everett Young, Linda Pruitt, and Charolette Pride; and lifelong best friend: Grace Perak of Chesterton, Indiana.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son: Vernon Butch Rado; a daughter: Christina Jean Smith; and siblings: Florene Sharp, Luella Justice, Bill Young, Scott Young, Velda Lambrich, Danny Young, and Kim Scroggins.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 12 noon on Monday, September 5, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Powers Cemetery, Xenia. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until 12 noon on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com

YOUNG, Ida Mae (I6532)

Imogene was a checker at various super-markets in Illinois, California, and Kentucky for 28 years. She is a member of St. James Lutheran Church, and a member of the Ladies Aid of the church. She is a former member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Hamel, Ill. A member of St. Pauls Golden Agers, and a member of the V.F.W. Aux. Post 1241 Staunton, Ill. Before her husband passed they did volunteer work at Hitz and Hampton Homes of Alhambra, Ill. for 8 years.

HAYNES, Imogene Lucille (I2153)

In 1968 Stanley and Melba moved to Oxnard, CA, where she continued to raise her family and enjoy her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Melba loved her family, music, playing Bridge and Euchre, and made many dear friends in California, but always enjoyed trips back to her beloved Indiana.

Welsh, Melba Marie (I49049)

J.D. had previously worked in oil fields and enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, and being with family.

HOLLOWAY, Jesse 'J. D.' (I22289)

Joan Miller Stanford, age 75, of Flora, Illinois, formerly of Flemington, New Jersey, passed away on September 6, 2022, at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney, Illinois.

Born to Donald J. and Eleanor Steinke Miller on June 17, 1947, Joan grew up in Tewksbury Township, New Jersey, and graduated from North Hunterdon Regional High School in 1965. After working as a secretary for several years in private business, Joan was employed by the County of Hunterdon where she was secretary to the Director of the Hunterdon County Communication System from the time of its inception until her retirement in 2002.

After her retirement Joan enjoyed spending time with her families in New Jersey and Illinois and going to country music shows, NASCAR races, and a variety of casino trips.

Joan is preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Roger Dale Stanford. She is survived by her siblings and their spouses, Kathy Miller & Tom Wiedenman; Ed Miller & Susan Carrara; and Don & Nancy Miller; her nephews Brian Miller and Craig (Paula) Miller and niece Christina Herndon; grandnieces Ashlyn & Addison Miller; cousins Carol (Ken) Lenz and William Bronner; and sister-in-law Colene Wood and her children, Casey & Kassie.

Joans family are deeply grateful to Ed and Linda Leak, their son, daughter-in-law & grandsons, all of Flora, Illinois, for the friendship, love, and attention they gave Joan over the years and for all the care and comfort they provided Joan and her family during the past months.

Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Frank and Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Flora. To share a condolence, visit: www.frankandbright.com

Miller, Joan (I39446)

Josie was an excellent cook, her favorite bird was the cardinal, and some of her favorite pastimes were fishing, mushroom hunting, gardening, and her love of flowers. She held memberships with the VFW Auxiliary and Eagles Auxiliary.

Anderson, Josephine 'Josie' (I13002)

Julie A. Bradley, age 60, of Ingraham, Illinois, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018, at her home.

She was born March 12, 1958, in Champaign, the daughter of the William E. and Gertrude (Akers) Bradley. After William passed away, Gertrude later married Lloyd Dale Fulk, and he became an important part of Julies life at age 4, raising her as his daughter.

Julie proudly served her country in the U.S. Navy, and had attended the Ingraham Christian Church. Everyone who knew Julie recognized that she had an eye for design and enjoyed bringing ideas to life as an imaginative artist with a lot of attention for the details when she created beautiful woodworking and painting keepsakes and projects. Her genuine joys in life were the relationships she shared with her family and especially the treasured times she enjoyed with her nieces and nephews.

She is survived by siblings: Pam (Dean) Hudson of Urbana, Nancy Shadle of Flora, Lisa (Robert) Simpson of Ingraham, Tim (Chandra) Fulk of Mayfield, KY; a brother-in-law: Clint Powell of Lynn, AL; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents: William E. Bradley, and Gertrude and Lloyd Dale Fulk; a sister: Debbie Powell; and an infant brother: Eric.

A Celebration of Julies life will be held 12 noon Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Ingraham Christian Church. Burial will follow in Ingraham Cemetery with the presentation of military funeral honors. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Memorials are suggested to Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.

Bradley, Julie Ann (I12073)

Larry Jay Stanley, 83 of Hot Springs Village, AR passed away on Sunday, March 20th, 2022 in Arkansas.

Larry was born May 17, 1938 in Ingraham to Jay and Mary (Hackney) Stanley.

He attended Ingraham Grade School and graduated from the Newton High School in 1956.

Larry marries Betty Joanne Tadlock on November 8, 1959. They shared 62 years of marriage together.

Larry is well known in the Flora Community where he owned and operated several businesses over the years. Starting with the Tasty Freeze on the East end to the True Value then lastly the Snack Shack. He retired from ABF trucking then worked part time for CVS and Save Mor Pharmacy where he delivered medications to the residents of Clay County.

He is survived by his wife Betty, a daughter Kathy Gadway of North Salem, NY a son Troy (Susie) Stanley of Plano, TX, grandsons Josh (Luxi) Stanley and Larry Jay Stanley of Plano, TX. A great grandson Michael Isaiah Stanley of Plano, TX. He is also survived by brothers Donald (Elda) Stanley and Jerry (Martha) Stanley of Ingraham. Sisters in law Kay (Jerry) Banhart of Florida, and Denise Tadlock of Flora. Several nieces and nephews and other family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister/brother in law Maxine and Harold Brooks, a brother Dale Stanley, brother in law Larry Tadlock and father in law/mother in law Buster and Faye Tadlock.

A celebration of life service for Larry Jay Stanley will be held at a later date at the Community of Christ Church in Flora.

Stanley, Larry Jay (I52220)

Lela Irene Colclasure, age 87, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday night, April 25, 2022, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

Lela was born June 24, 1934, in Flora, the daughter of Scott and Blanche (Richardson) White. She was united in marriage to Delbert Andrew Colclasure on April 16, 1954, in Flora, and together they shared 35 wedding anniversaries until his death on December 8, 1989. Delbert was a member of the Laborers Union for 40 years. The couple became parents of two children, Joni Lynne born in 1956, and Jeffrey Del born in 1958.

Lela attended Florena One Room School and Flora Township High School, graduating in the class of 1952. She later attended several college classes through Olney Central College.

Lela worked as a bookkeeper at the International Shoe Factory for 2 years before pausing to have their two children. She later continued her career with the Flora News Record. She transferred to the Salem Times-Commoner in 1973. She was Assistant Editor, Photographer, News Reporter, and was Editor for the last ten years of her career. Lela wrote hundreds of feature stories and was VIP for the Salem National Guard where she traveled to Camp McCoy, Wisconsin and Camp Jennings, Georgia. She also covered the flood of 1993 along the Mississippi River. She was a member of the Hospital Auxiliary, and a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church where she had attended since she was 10 years old. During her retirement years Lela was in the Library of Congress talking book club where she enjoyed hundreds of books. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and her cat, Cecil.

She is survived by a son: Jeff Colclasure of Flora; grandson: Daniel (Haley) Gray of Olney; great-granddaughter: Ryleigh Gray of Olney; son-in-law: Wesley (Barbara) Gray of Noble; step-grandchildren: Douglas Gray of Olney and Shannon Gray of Springfield; sister: Freda Reed of Flora; brother: Dennis (Edna) White of Decatur; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Del; daughter: Joni; brother: Carl David; brother-in-law: Gene Reed; and special friends: Vivian Thalrose and Shirley Kohut.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Oak Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2022 at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com

White, Lela Irene (I33551)

Lonnie owned and operated the family business, Burkett/Highway 50 Truck Sales for over 40 years. In his spare time he enjoyed dirt track racing, fishing, camping, and seeing his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Burkett, Lionel 'Lonnie' (I47167)

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DeHart, Joseph Mack (I11004)

Malachi Lee Raley, age 26, of Rinard, Illinois, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022.

He was born October 4, 1995, in Flora, the son of Don C. Raley and Michelle Ann Dulaney.

Malachi was a 2014 graduate of Flora High School and was an Illinois State Scholar, having appeared in the book Whos Who of American State Scholars. He played on the football team all four years of high school, the tennis team for 3 years, and was a performer in the High School Drama Club. He later graduated from Olney Central College. He enjoyed collecting rocks and old coins, fishing, Sudoku, swords, playing chess, and video games. Malachi had a big heart and would always stop to help a turtle cross the street. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his mother: Michelle Dulaney of Flora; father: Don Raley of Rinard; twin brother: Gideon Raley of Rinard; sister: Katelynn Hilliard of Charleston; maternal grandmother: Teresa Granny Tolliver of Flora; maternal grandfather: Frank Pa Branom Jr. of Independence, Missouri; paternal grandparents: Ronnie Papaw and Carol Raley of Rinard; great-grandmother: Linda Chadwell of Flora; aunt: Marla (Todd) Jenney of Canton, Georgia; uncle: Ronnie Raley Jr. of Rinard; great-aunts: Sondra Dulaney and Shirley Hays, both of Flora; and many other great-aunts, great-uncles, family, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his step-grandfather: John Tolliver; and 2 uncles: Matt Branom and Greg Raley.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses or Flora High School Drama Club and will be accepted through the funeral home.

Raley, Malachi Lee (I33704)

Marjorie E. Thompson, age 96, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Thursday evening, July 28, 2022, at her home surrounded by her children.

She was born August 1, 1925, in Pisgah, the daughter of Parmer Earl and Anna Marie (Dennis) Sanders. She was united in marriage to R.L. Thompson on September 10, 1945, in Holly Grove, Arkansas and together they shared 53 wedding anniversaries until his death April 4, 1999.

Marjorie was a schoolteacher in a one room school in her early years and later a girl scout leader. She enjoyed attending auctions, collecting Fenton glass, watching birds, and her black rabbit and fish. She was an enthusiastic storyteller and could talk for hours reminiscing with family and friends. Marjorie worked hard to have hot meals delivered to the farm and hay hands and also operated a chicken house to help provide for her family. She was of the Christian faith.

She is survived by her children: David (Jencie) Thompson of Clay City, Thomas (Cheryl) Thompson of Clay City, Debera (Don) Williams of Flora, Rebecca (Ric) Fopay of Flora, and Regina (Tom) Brooks of Clay City; grandchildren: Tim (Cindy) Thompson, Tyler (Juli) Thompson, Tonya (Charles) Behnke, Kristina (Larry) Eastin, Vanessa Fopay, Evangeline Fopay, Daniel (Felicia) Fopay, Athena (Tom) Gordon, Mackenzie Stone, Sierra (Chris) Young, John (Amber) Thompson, Kaylea Mills (Justin Wille), Shane Thompson-Barfield, Homer (Maria) Barfield, and Nick Barfield; 38 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great grandchildren; a sister-in-law: Imogene Cox of Flora; and a son by choice: Kenny Hogan.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; siblings: Harley Everett Sanders, Earl N. Sanders, Lena Patterson, Faye Erlene Hagen, and Ines Pringle; a grandson: Bryon Williams; 2 granddaughters: Laura Fopay and Karen Thompson; and a great-granddaughter: Tiffany Thompson.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Rusk Cemetery, Flora. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to any charity of the donors choice and will be accepted through the funeral home.

Sanders, Marjorie E. 'Marge' (I53160)

Mary graduated from Holy Angels Academy (merged with Devine Savior) in 1933.

Braun, Mary Magdalen (I38692)

Marys parents and family moved to Kansas City, Missouri in the 1940s where Mary attended high school and worked as a teenager at a drug store soda fountain. After moving from Kansas City, Mary resided in Centralia, Illinois as a housewife and was a volunteer at the hospital, was active in the school PTA, and played bridge in the local Bridge Club.

She worked for the Midwest Truckers Association in the 1970s with an office in Salem, Illinois and she was the secretary and field representative for the tri state area of southern Illinois, southern Indiana, and northern Kentucky assisting truckers with membership, insurance, permits, licenses, and sold truck tires.

She married Claren Hosselton on March 17, 1979. They moved to rural Clay City and Mary was a housewife helping build a home, helping in the garden, the yard, the flowers, and helped on the farm where she shared 37 years of marriage and raised a son, Lee. Mary painted on canvas and attended Carol Phillips painting class where she became acquainted with some wonderful ladies that helped welcome her to the community. She was a member of the lovely Clay City Garden Club. Mary was a collector of Terri Lee dolls and attended Terri Lee Doll Conventions held in various major cities and won some awards with her dolls. She cared and loved her children and family and was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and enjoyed being with family and friends. She leaves a sense of loss, sadness, and sorrow and will certainly be missed.

GARRISON, Mary June (I19414)

Mr. Vandever, 224 1/2 E. Main St., died unexpectedly at 9:50 a.m. in St Mary's hospital, Saturday.

Vandever, Charles (I39356)

Mr. Welsh graduated from Clay City High School in 1964. He then graduated from Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky.

He taught at the Beason Elementary and High School until they consolidated with Lincoln Community High School. He retired in 2001 after teaching for 34 years.

He coached baseball, basketball, and track at Beason High School from 1972 - 1975.

Funeral Director

He coached at Lincoln Community High School from 1975 - 2001 in the following sports: basketball from 1975 - 1984, 1988 - 1995, football in 1986, boy's golf from 1975 - 1982 & 2001, girl's golf from 1995 -1996, boy's swimming in 2001, boy's track from 1975 - 1982 & 2001, and girl' track from 1987 - 1991.

He was instrumental in creating the Lincoln Jr High Shoot - Out Basketball Tournament.

He was a member & on the board of St. Anthonys Greek Orthodox Church in Springfield. He is a board member for District # 27 School, Illinois High School Association for Basketball, and a PGA Member. He was also a member of Lincoln Elks Lodge # 914 where he was the current Exalted Ruler.

Memorials may be made to the Lincoln Elks # 914 Veterans Fund, YMCA Partner with Youth, or Lincoln Park District Youth Sports Fund.

Welsh, John Paul (I20471)

Phyllis Lee Igert, age 96, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Sunday morning, April 24, 2022, at Clay County Hospital.

Phyllis was born March 31, 1926, in Cisne, the daughter of David R. and Nora Blanche (McCumber) Kutch. She was married to Arthur M. Igert in 1951. He died in 1986.

She was a member of Flora First Christian Church. She truly loved her sons, granddaughters, and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her 2 sons: David Igert of Ogden, Utah, and Rick (Terry) Igert of Flora; 3 granddaughters: Cassi Igert, Wendy Igert, and Ashlee Hildebrand; and 5 great-grandchildren: Caitlyn Venable, Mason Hildebrand, Jase Hildebrand, Benjamin Hildebrand, and Ava Hildebrand.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son: Randy Igert; 3 brothers: Charles, Arthur, and David; and 3 sisters: Lucille, Betty, and Nora Belle.

A Graveside Ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Those attending are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Oil Belt Christian Service Camp and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com

KUTCH, Phyllis Lee (I21623)

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Raphael J. "Joe" Stovall Jr., 43, died Wednesday, Nov. 7 2001, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Ind. The cause of death has yet to be determined.

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