BANKER, Dorothy Marie

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• Reference Number: BANK.D002
• _FGRAVE: 147961440

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Graduate of Clay City High School (Illinois, Class of 1965

Dorothy M. Blubaum, 68, of Clay City, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Dorothy was born January 18, 1947 in Clay County, Illinois, the daughter of John "Jack" and Ellen "Peggy" (Acklin) Banker. She married Ronald Blubaum on October 9, 1970.

Dorothy was involved in many saddle clubs and horse breed organizations. She raised, rode, and showed horses her entire life. She was also active with the 4-H extension program. Dorothy enjoyed watching and participating in sports. Dorothy enjoyed spending time outside with her family, grandchildren, and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald Blubaum of Clay City; Daughter, Tracey Walker and husband Jim; Daughter, Lee Ann Storment and husband Joshua; six Grandchildren, Katherine Walker, John Walker, Coty Storment, Cole Storment, Jack Storment, and Emma Storment; Brother, Dave (Lori) Banker; Nephews, Levi Banker, Justin Banker, and Jason Banker; and Niece, Shawn Franklin.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Richard "Dick" Banker.

Funeral services were held at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City.

Burial will follow services in Clay City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Clay County Saddle Club.

Dorothy married BLUBAUM, R.E.R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: BANK.U001
• _FGRAVE: 18350256
• Military Service: World War II, Technician Fourth Grade, United States Army

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He was retired owner-operator of Banker Trucking.

Military Service:
Earned The Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster and The Bronze Star Medal.

Source: https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2085763

Buried:
Lot 4, 1 Add, R 6

John married Acklin, Ellen Marie 'Peggy'. Ellen (daughter of Acklin, James J. and McAlister, Romie L.) was born on 12 Jan 1924 in Drumright, Creek County, Oklahoma; died on 6 Dec 1996 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 8 Dec 1996 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: ACKL.E001
• _FGRAVE: 26236286

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Buried:
Graveside Services

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• Occupation: Railroad Laborer
• Reference Number: BANK.J002
• _FGRAVE: 320893
• Military Service: Private, United States Army

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Buried:
PLOT A, 0, 1692

John married Doherty, Laota. Laota (daughter of Doherty, Stephen S. and Doggitt, Frances) was born on 9 Jul 1891 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 7 Jan 1951 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Pharmicist Apprentice, Drug Store Druggist
• Reference Number: DOHE.L001
• _FGRAVE: 24074917

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• Reference Number: ACKL.J001
• _FGRAVE: 16156026
• Military Service: World War I, Sergeant, Battery C, 343rd Field Artillery

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Buried:
Plot: Tract F; Block 19; Lot 4

James married McAlister, Romie L. in 1920. Romie was born on 27 Sep 1902 in Hatfield, Polk County, Arkansas; died on 26 May 1989 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: MCAL.R001
• _FGRAVE: 26449116

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Romie Acklin, age 86, of Clay City, died at 2:21 a.m., May 26, at Clay County Hospital.

Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, at Clay City Baptist Church, with burial in the Clay City Cemetery.

She was born on Sept. 27, 1902 in Hatfield, Ar., to John and Anna McAlister. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Clay City Baptist Church.

Buried:
Plot: Lot 5, 1 Add., R-6

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• Occupation: Pharmicist
• Reference Number: DOHE.S003

Stephen married Doggitt, Frances. Frances (daughter of Doggitt, Hiram Jefferson and Ballard, Mary Jane) was born on 5 Nov 1860 in Ohio; died on 30 Sep 1917 in Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois; was buried in Tower Grove Cemetery, Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: DOGG.F001

married ?, Minerva. Minerva was born in 1876 in Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: UNK.M404
• Census: 16 May 1940, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Township), Clay County, Illinois, page 08b