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Mears, Dale Ray

Mears, Dale Ray

Male 1952 - 2004  (52 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Mears, Dale Ray was born on 4 May 1952 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois (son of Mears, James Benjamin and Bertrang, Ellen Jean); died on 8 May 2004; was buried in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Macon County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.D001
    • _FGRAVE: 85118567

    Family/Spouse: Krall, D..

    Children:
    1. Mears, N.R.
    2. Mears, N.A.

    Family/Spouse: Schwabe, E.J..

    Children:
    1. Mears, Z.S.
    2. Mears, C.R.
    3. Mears, L.E.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mears, James BenjaminMears, James Benjamin was born on 7 Mar 1920 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois (son of Mears, Raymond Stanley 'Ray' and Walters, Opal); died on 15 May 1968; was buried in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Macon County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.J001
    • _FGRAVE: 39505662
    • Military Service: World War II, Technician Fourth Grade, 385th Signal Company, 101st Avaiation, United States Army

    Notes:

    Funeral services for James B. Mears of 2521 E. Eldorado St. will be at 1 p.m. Friday Brintlinger's Funeral Home, with burial in Macon County Memorial Park. Friends may call in the funeral home after 4 p.m. today.

    Mr. Mears, 48, died in St. Mary's Hospital at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday.

    Mr. Mears was born March 7, 1920, in Kenney, a son of Ray S. and Opal Walters Mears. He married Jean Bertrang Oct. 27, 1945 in Mount Pulaski. She survives. He moved to Decatur from Lincoln 20 years ago.

    He was a truck driver for Purity Baking Co. He served with the Army in World War II. He was affiliated with St. Paul's United Methodist Church and Kenney American Legion Post.

    Mr. Mears leaves his mother, Mrs. Opal Mears, Linton; four daughters, Mrs. Everett (Barbara) Shingleton and Mrs. William (Gloria) Reynolds, both of Decatur, and donna Lynn and Penni Sue at home; four sons, William James, Dale Ray, Roger Kent and Glen Allen, all at home; three sisters, Mrs. Kermit (Eva) Wright, Warrensburg; Mrs. Viola Anderson and Mrs. William (Sharon) Stephenson, both of Clinton; a brother, Eldon Mears, Decatur; and one grandson. One brother preceded him in death.

    The Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois)-Thu., May 16, 1968 - Page 22

    Our Mom Ellen Jean Bertrang Mears is now next to our dad
    She was B 3-3-1920 D 1-13-2012 at Penni Olson's house in Cisco

    Brother Dale Ray Mears is buried about 20 feet southwest of our parents in Macon County Memorial Park.

    Funeral:
    Funeral services for James B. Mears of 2521 E. Eldorado St. will be at 1 p.m. Friday Brintlinger's Funeral Home, with burial in Macon County Memorial Park. Friends may call in the funeral home after 4 p.m. today.

    Military Service:
    per his daughter Barbara, he served with the 101st Airborne Division

    James married Bertrang, Ellen Jean on 27 Oct 1945 in Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. Ellen (daughter of Bertrang, William Christian and Shull, Hallie) was born on 3 Mar 1921 in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois; died on 13 Jan 2012 in Cisco, Piatt County, Illinois; was buried in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Macon County, Illinois.


  2. 3.  Bertrang, Ellen JeanBertrang, Ellen Jean was born on 3 Mar 1921 in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois (daughter of Bertrang, William Christian and Shull, Hallie); died on 13 Jan 2012 in Cisco, Piatt County, Illinois; was buried in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Macon County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BERT.E001
    • _FGRAVE: 85111927

    Notes:

    She was a homemaker and mother of eight children.

    Children:
    1. Mears, B.J.
    2. Mears, G.A.
    3. Mears, W.J.
    4. 1. Mears, Dale Ray was born on 4 May 1952 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 8 May 2004; was buried in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Macon County, Illinois.
    5. Mears, Roger Kent was born on 17 Jan 1955 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 15 Jan 2023.
    6. Mears, Dona Lynn was born on 20 Jan 1957 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 13 Apr 2023; was buried on 21 Apr 2023 in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Macon County, Illinois.
    7. Mears, P.S.
    8. Mears, G.A.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Mears, Raymond Stanley 'Ray' was born on 8 May 1895 in Herrick, Shelby County, Illinois (son of Mears, William Jefferson and Hutton, Mary Jane); died on 19 Sep 1967 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.R004
    • _FGRAVE: 24958056

    Notes:

    MEARS, Ray S., 72, Clinton, died 7:30a.m. Tuesday, John Warner Hospital, Clinton; leaves wife, Opal; sons, James, Decatur; Eldon, Latham; daughters, Mrs. Eva Wright, Warrensburg; Mrs. Viola Anderson and Mrs. Sharon Stevenson, both of Clinton; brothers, Arnold, Clinton; Ted and Paul, Kenney; Emery, Leroy; sisters, Mrs. Leona Walters, and Mrs. Thelman Jackson, both of Decatur; Mrs. Hazel Clark, Kenney; services 1:30p.m. Thursday, Kenney Christian Church; burial Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney; call after 3p.m. Wednesday, Herington-Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton.
    The Herald Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois)-Wed, Sept. 27, 1967-Page 37

    Raymond + Walters, Opal. Opal (daughter of Walters, George Frances 'Frank' and Small, Rose May) was born in 1900 in Chrisney, Spencer County, Indiana; died on 28 Feb 1984 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.


  2. 5.  Walters, Opal was born in 1900 in Chrisney, Spencer County, Indiana (daughter of Walters, George Frances 'Frank' and Small, Rose May); died on 28 Feb 1984 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WALT.O001
    • _FGRAVE: 24958077

    Notes:

    Died:
    Mrs. Ray (Opla Walters) Mears, 83, of Clinton died 7:05 a.m. Tuesday (Feb. 28, 1984) in her home.

    Buried:
    section 2

    Children:
    1. 2. Mears, James Benjamin was born on 7 Mar 1920 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 15 May 1968; was buried in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Macon County, Illinois.
    2. Mears, Eva Bernice was born on 15 Sep 1921; died on 30 Apr 1988; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    3. Mears, Eldon Lee Sr. was born on 30 May 1923 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 30 Jul 1982 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    4. Mears, Viola Nell 'Prudy' was born on 8 Mar 1929 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 12 Aug 2014 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    5. Mears, Richard Earl was born on 14 Jun 1931; died on 6 Oct 1946; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    6. Mears, S.A.

  3. 6.  Bertrang, William Christian was born on 15 Jul 1891 in Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois (son of Bedrang, M.M. and Emelick, Emily); died on 22 Nov 1963 in Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Pulaski Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BERT.W002

    William + Shull, Hallie. Hallie (daughter of Shull, Thomas and Ritchhart, Effie Ellen) was born on 12 Mar 1893 in Elkhart, Logan County, Illinois; died on 22 Dec 1988 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.


  4. 7.  Shull, Hallie was born on 12 Mar 1893 in Elkhart, Logan County, Illinois (daughter of Shull, Thomas and Ritchhart, Effie Ellen); died on 22 Dec 1988 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHUL.H002

    Notes:

    Died:
    Died in the home of her daughter, Jean Mears

    Children:
    1. Bertrang, Billie Dale was born on 22 Feb 1920 in Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois; died on 22 Feb 1920 in Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.
    2. 3. Bertrang, Ellen Jean was born on 3 Mar 1921 in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois; died on 13 Jan 2012 in Cisco, Piatt County, Illinois; was buried in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Macon County, Illinois.
    3. Bertrang, Carol Delphine was born on 12 Apr 1923 in Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois; died on 12 Apr 1923 in Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Pulaski Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.
    4. Bertrang, B.C.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Mears, William Jefferson was born on 15 May 1869 in Shelby County, Illinois (son of Mears, King Andrew and Rowdybush, Mary Ann); died on 22 Apr 1952 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.W001
    • _FGRAVE: 40291175

    William + Hutton, Mary Jane. Mary (daughter of Hutton, R. and Swanders, Mariah) was born on 15 Sep 1873 in Shelby County, Illinois; died on 3 Aug 1935 in Tunbridge, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.


  2. 9.  Hutton, Mary Jane was born on 15 Sep 1873 in Shelby County, Illinois (daughter of Hutton, R. and Swanders, Mariah); died on 3 Aug 1935 in Tunbridge, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: HUTT.M001

    Children:
    1. Mears, Arnold was born on 12 Oct 1893 in Shelby County, Illinois; died on 18 Dec 1989 in Dr. John Warner Hospital, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Maroa Township Cemetery, Maroa, Macon County, Illinois.
    2. 4. Mears, Raymond Stanley 'Ray' was born on 8 May 1895 in Herrick, Shelby County, Illinois; died on 19 Sep 1967 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    3. Mears, Abba Leona was born on 26 Aug 1897 in Herrick, Shelby County, Illinois; died on 4 Feb 1982 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    4. Mears, Savilla 'Villa' was born in 1899; died in 1957; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    5. Mears, Hazel Irene was born on 15 Mar 1901 in Shelby County, Illinois; died on 29 May 1992 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    6. Mears, Thelma M. was born on 25 Jan 1903 in Shelby County, Illinois; died on 27 Apr 1985 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    7. Mears, William Edward 'Ted' was born on 7 Oct 1904 in Cold Springs, Shelby County, Illinois; died on 27 Nov 1982 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    8. Mears, Emery Elwood was born in 1906 in Cold Springs, Shelby County, Illinois; died on 19 Mar 1970 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    9. Mears, Marie Leah was born on 23 Dec 1908 in Cold Springs, Shelby County, Illinois; died in 1950; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    10. Mears, Opal Jennie was born on 4 Oct 1909; died on 7 Aug 1932; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    11. Mears, Robert Paul 'Pete' was born on 26 Aug 1913 in Macon County, Illinois; died on 29 Dec 2004 in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

  3. 10.  Walters, George Frances 'Frank' was born in 1875 (son of Walters, Joseph and Huser, Sarah Elizabeth); died in 1955; was buried in Maroa Township Cemetery, Maroa, Macon County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WALT.F001
    • _FGRAVE: 24239434

    George married Small, Rose May on 19 Aug 1940 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. Rose (daughter of Small, L.M. and Lankford, Z.) was born on 11 Apr 1875 in Ohio; died on 17 Jul 1942; was buried in Illinois.


  4. 11.  Small, Rose May was born on 11 Apr 1875 in Ohio (daughter of Small, L.M. and Lankford, Z.); died on 17 Jul 1942; was buried in Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SMAL.R001

    Children:
    1. Walters, Carl was born in 1896 in Spencer County, Indiana; died on 31 Jul 1978 in Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.
    2. 5. Walters, Opal was born in 1900 in Chrisney, Spencer County, Indiana; died on 28 Feb 1984 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    3. Walters, Jewel was born in 1907; died in 1945.
    4. Walters, Ruby was born in 1908; died in 1999.
    5. Walters, Ruth was born in 1914; died in 1994.

  5. 12.  Bedrang, M.M.

    M.M. + Emelick, Emily. Emily was born in Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died on 22 Feb 1894.


  6. 13.  Emelick, Emily was born in Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died on 22 Feb 1894.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: EMEL.E001

    Children:
    1. Bertrang, Emma was born on 11 Dec 1876 in Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois; died on 26 Nov 1952 in Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Pulaski Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.
    2. Bertrang, Edith was born on 12 Oct 1878; died in Bartonville, Peoria County, Illinois.
    3. Bertrang, Christena was born on 24 Nov 1880.
    4. Bertrang, Sophie was born on 10 Nov 1882.
    5. Bertrang, Walter Fredrick William was born on 3 Feb 1885 in Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.
    6. Bertrang, Gothlieb was born on 3 May 1887.
    7. Bertrang, Oscar was born on 15 Sep 1889.
    8. 6. Bertrang, William Christian was born on 15 Jul 1891 in Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois; died on 22 Nov 1963 in Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Pulaski Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.
    9. Bertrang, George Washington was born on 22 Feb 1894.

  7. 14.  Shull, Thomas was born on 14 Jan 1864 in Elkhart, Logan County, Illinois (son of Shull, Abraham and Kinney, Katherine 'Kate'); died on 18 Jan 1937 in Broadwell, Logan County, Illinois; was buried in Old Union Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHUL.T001

    Thomas + Ritchhart, Effie Ellen. Effie (daughter of Ritchhart, Phillip and Long, Nancy Ellen) was born on 30 Oct 1865 in Middletown, Logan County, Illinois; died on 28 Mar 1910 in Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.


  8. 15.  Ritchhart, Effie Ellen was born on 30 Oct 1865 in Middletown, Logan County, Illinois (daughter of Ritchhart, Phillip and Long, Nancy Ellen); died on 28 Mar 1910 in Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: RITC.E003

    Children:
    1. Shull, Oscar was born on 8 Aug 1887; died on 5 Dec 1969 in Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.
    2. SHULL, Ellen was born on 21 Mar 1888; died on 21 Mar 1888.
    3. SHULL, Effie was born on 21 Mar 1888; died on 21 Mar 1888.
    4. Shull, Hirum was born on 16 Aug 1889 in Elkhart, Logan County, Illinois; died on 24 Nov 1968 in Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.
    5. Shull, Ada was born on 30 May 1891 in Elkhart, Logan County, Illinois; died on 20 Nov 1891 in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Pulaski Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.
    6. 7. Shull, Hallie was born on 12 Mar 1893 in Elkhart, Logan County, Illinois; died on 22 Dec 1988 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.
    7. Shull, Russell H. was born on 10 Jan 1895 in Elkhart, Logan County, Illinois; died on 22 Aug 1973 in Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Pulaski Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.
    8. Shull, Neva was born on 30 Aug 1898 in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois; died on 26 Dec 1993 in Atlanta, Logan County, Illinois; was buried in Old Union Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois.
    9. Shull, Carl was born on 30 Apr 1899; died on 8 Feb 1977; was buried in Chestnut, Logan County, Illinois.
    10. Shull, Lucille was born on 15 Nov 1902 in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois; died on 21 Sep 1989 in Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Pulaski Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.
    11. Shull, Dorrell was born on 24 Aug 1904 in Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois; died on 3 Oct 1988 in Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Pulaski Cemetery, Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois.
    12. Shull, Ezra Michael was born on 15 Mar 1910; died on 25 Mar 1910.


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