CRACKEL, S.

Family/Spouse: Anselowitz. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Welder
• Reference Number: CRAC.R002
• _FGRAVE: 91806114
• Military Service: World War II, Sergeant, 1916th Ordnance Ammunition Company (Aviation), United States Army Air Forces
• Funeral: 15 Jun 2012, Clay City United Methodist Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Ray B. Crackel, 93, of Clay City, died June 11, 2012 at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL.

He was born March 12, 1919 in Clay County, the son of Walter and Bertha Bateman Crackel. He married Kathryn Holman April 20, 1943.

Ray worked as a self-employed welder at Crackel's Welding Shop. He was a member of the Clay City Methodist Church, American Legion, and Masonic Lodge.

During World War II, Ray served in the Army Air Corps.

He was active in the community as a member of the fire department and served as town Chief for ten years. He also served as town board member and the Clay City School Board for many years.

He is survived by his wife; daughter, Susan Anselowitz; sons, David and Richard Crackel; sister, Sadie Esser; brother, Harold Crackel; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Rowena Miller.

The funeral service was held at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home with burial in the Clay City Cemetery with military rites.

Memorials to the Clay City Methodist Church.

(Published Clay County Republican)

Military Service:
Entered active service as a draftee on 19 November 1942 at Camp Grant, Illinois. Trained as a Crane Operator (MOS 063) and served stateside until departing the Continental U.S. for the European Theater of Operations in June 1943. Served with ththe 1916th Ordnance Ammunition Company (Aviation). Earned the Driver and Mechanic Badge, The American Campaign Medal, The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, The WWII Victory Medal and The Good Conduct Medal. Honorably discharged from the Ordnance arm of service as a Sergeant on 10 January 1946 at Camp Grant, Illinois.

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1920649

Ray married HOLMAN, Kathryn on 20 Apr 1943. Kathryn (daughter of Holman, William Shannon and HOLMAN, Rosa Christina) was born on 10 Feb 1921 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 2 Dec 2015 in Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HOLM.K001
• _FGRAVE: 155605576

Notes:

Kathryn Crackel, 94, of Effingham, formerly of Clay City, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at the her home in Effingham.

Kathryn was born February 10, 1921 in Clay City, the daughter of Shannon and Rosa Holman.

She married Ray Crackel on April 20, 1943 in St. Charles, Missouri. He preceded her in death on June 11, 2012.

Kathryn graduated from Clay City High School and became a beautician. She worked in Clay City until her husband, Ray, returned from WWII. Kathryn was active in community events throughout her life. She was a member of the Clay City United Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star.

She is survived by her daughter, Susan Anselowitz of Seattle, WA; son, David Crackel of Effingham, IL; son, Richard Crackel and wife Johanna of Mattoon, IL; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, Leon and William Holman, and one sister, Ferne Barnhart.

Died:
Kathryn Crackel, 94, of Effingham, formerly of Clay City, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at the her home in Effingham.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Garage Proprieter
• Reference Number: CRAC.C001
• _FGRAVE: 18300949
• Census: 8 Apr 1930, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 02a

Notes:

Walter Crackel, 73, of Clay City, died at 3 a.m. Saturday at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Easley Funeral Home at Clay City, with burial in Clay City cemetery. Rev. Alex Cavenaile was in charge of the funeral rites.

The deceased, who was a farmer and welding shop owner, was a member of the Sailor Springs Christian Church. He was married to Bertha Bateman at Vincennes on May 13, 1913.

He is survived by his wife, Bertha; two daughters, Mrs. Rowena Miller and Mrs. Sadie Esser, both of Washington, Mo. ; two sons, Ray and Harold, both of Clay City; three brothers, Arthur, Pearl and John Crackel; and ten grandchildren.

Olney Daily Mail
Olney, IL
November 24, 1969

Died:
Walter Crackel, 73, of Clay City, died at 3 a.m. Saturday at Richland Memorial Hospital.

C. married Bateman, Bertha E.. Bertha (daughter of Bateman, William and LEVITT, Victoria) was born on 26 Nov 1897 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 18 Feb 1994 in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri; was buried in Feb 1994 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BATE.B002
• _FGRAVE: 18300926
• Funeral: Feb 1994, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

She was a homemaker and a member of the Clay City Christian Church.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Mail Carrier
• Reference Number: HOLM.W004
• _FGRAVE: 26562753
• Military Service: World War I, Private First Class, United States Army

William married HOLMAN, Rosa Christina. Rosa (daughter of Holman, John H. and Nagel, Anna Mary) was born on 20 Sep 1899 in Illinois; died on 6 Jan 2000; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HOLM.R002
• _FGRAVE: 26562772

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Owner of Threshing Machine
• Reference Number: CRAC.L001
• _FGRAVE: 24103432
• Census: 14-15 Apr 1930, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 05a
• Census: 4 Apr 1940, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 03a

Lawson married Chandler, Nellie Florence. Nellie was born in 1878 in Illinois; died on 5 Jul 1949; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CHAN.N003
• _FGRAVE: 24103439
• Census: 14-15 Apr 1930, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 05a
• Census: 4 Apr 1940, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 03a

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BATE.W001

William married LEVITT, Victoria. Victoria was born in 1872 in Illinois; died before 15 Feb 1994. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: LEVI.V002

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HOLM.H006
• _FGRAVE: 20550857

Hugh married Hough, Catherine 'Kate' on 30 Sep 1894. Catherine was born on 6 Sep 1872 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 17 Aug 1946 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Wells Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HOUG.C002
• _FGRAVE: 20550872

Notes:

Birth:
The 1930 shows she was born in 1873.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Poultry Dealer
• Reference Number: HOLM.J006

John married Nagel, Anna Mary. Anna (daughter of Nagel, Ernest and Mayer, Louisa) was born on 20 May 1876 in Illinois; died on 15 Mar 1928; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: NAGE.A001
• _FGRAVE: 24132659