PATRIDGE

L. married Schnepper, M.J.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PATR.O002
• _FGRAVE: 24130922
• Military Service: World War II, Seaman Second Class, United States Navy
• Census: 15 Apr 1930, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 05b
• Census: 7 May 1940, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Township), Clay County, Illinois, page 13a

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Military Service:
NOTE: On the WWII Registry, he is mis-identified as Poran Patrick Jr.

Entered active service on December 1, 1945. Served aboard, in turn, the Dixie-Class Destroyer Tender USS Prairie AD-15, the Hamul-Class Destroyer Tender USS Frontier AD-25, and the Haven-Class Hospital Ship USS Haven AH-12. Honorably discharged as a Seaman Second Class on October 10, 1947 at Naval Receiving Station, Terminal Island, San Pedro, California. Earned the WWII Victory Medal for service during the period of eligibility.

This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2282089

Oran married Headlee, Lois in 1950. Lois (daughter of Headlee, Cecil and Chaney, Naomi) was born on 27 Nov 1932 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 17 Feb 2011 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 26 Feb 2011 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: HEAD.L001
• _FGRAVE: 65754638
• Funeral: 26 Feb 2011, Clay City United Methodist Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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Flora, Ill. — Lois Koehler, 78, of Flora, passed away in her home on Thursday, February 17, 2011, after a courageous seven-year battle with cancer. (Lois Headlee Patridge Sharp Koehler)

Lois was born November 27, 1932, in Fairfield, Ill. She was the daughter of Cecil and Naomi (Chaney) Headlee. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Imogene Mayberry and Mildred Devore, and two brothers, Bill Headlee and Wayne Headlee.

She is survived by her sister, Louise Bunnage of Albion, Ill. and her "sister," Judy Keen, of South Beloit, Ill.

Lois married Oran (Boone) Patridge in 1950. They had four children who survive them: Cheryl (Earl) Phillips of Clay City, Ill., Larry (Mary Jo) Patridge of Clay City, Ill., Brenda (John) Bush of Woodway, Wash., and Russell (Valena) Patridge, of Newton, Ill. The family was grief-stricken when Boone was suddenly killed in a plane crash on June 3, 1960.

In 1966, Lois married Jack Sharp, of Clay City, blending her family of four children with his three children, Mary Lou (Barny) Gugle, of Henning, Minn., Dick (Connie) Sharp, of Louisville, Ill., and Doris Ann (Louie) Lusk, of Flora, Ill. Jack preceded Lois in death in June 2002.

Lois was blessed with fifteen grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter.

Her husband, Robert Koehler, of Flora, Ill., survives her.

She was a member of Clay City United Methodist Church, the Venus Rebekah Lodge, and the American Legion Auxiliary #840.

She loved dancing, quilting, playing cards, and cooking for her family and friends. Anyone who knew Lois was at some point touched by her generosity of spirit. Her passing leaves a void in all our lives.

Cremation rites were accorded. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 26, at Clay City United Methodist Church in Clay City with Pastor Mark Canada officiating.

Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Clay City United Methodist Church.

Died:
Lois died at home.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: SCHN.U003
• _FGRAVE: 18552152
• Military Service: World War II, Staff Sergeant, 493rd Quartermaster Depot Company, United States Army

Notes:

Military Service:
Entered active service as a draftee on February 3, 1942 at Scott Field, Illinois. Selected for the Quartermaster Corps, completed basic training, and eventually qualified in the military occupational specialty of Warehouse Foreman (MOS 252). Departed the continental U.S. on October 5, 1942 bound for the Pacific Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with the 493rd Quartermaster Depot Company and participated in the Northern Solomons campaign. Honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant on October 1, 1945 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 Bronze Battle Star, and the WWII Victory Medal.

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2281096

Francis married Michels, Billie Jean on 8 Oct 1946. Billie (daughter of Michels, E. and Patterson, Cordell) was born on 2 Sep 1924 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 12 Sep 2009 in Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MICH.B004
• _FGRAVE: 41960454
• Funeral: Clay City United Methodist Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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Billie Jean Schnepper, 85, of Flora and formerly of Clay City, died at 3:50 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2009, Flora Healthcare Center in Flora.

Mrs. Schnepper was born on September 2, 1924, in Noble, the daughter of Eugene and Cordell (Patterson) Michels. She married Francis "Sam" Schnepper on October 8, 1947. He preceded her in death on November 8, 1971.

She owned and operated Billie's Café in Clay City for more than 32 years. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary in Sailor Springs.

Mrs. Schnepper is survived by her daughter, Mary Jo Patridge and her husband, Larry, of Clay City; daughter, Jeanie Hall, of Clay City; son, William "Corky" Schnepper and his wife, Roberta, of Rinard; son, Michael E. Schnepper and his wife, Jodi, of Noble; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Francis "Sam" Schnepper, one brother and one sister.

Services were at Clay City United Methodist Church in Clay City with Rev. Brad Harris and Dick Sharp officiating.

Burial was Dillman Cemetery in Sailor Springs.

Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City was in charge of arrangements.


Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Published Olney Daily Mail.