Wilson, N.

D. married WEILER, A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: WEIL.D002
• _FGRAVE: 156643749
• Funeral: 6 Jan 2016

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Douglas E. Weiler, age 62, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Doug was born October 25, 1953, in Olney, the son of William E. “Bill” and Berneta (Lutz) Weiler. He married Ruth Ann Jones on March 1, 1980, in Clay City.

Doug worked at NAL as a technician for over 28 years. Prior to that he drove a truck and worked at Ames Handle Factory.

He enjoyed spending time outdoors, all types of hunting, and pursuing his photography passion, was owner of Country Images Photography. Doug was a trained weather spotter and would closely follow the weather. In the past, he liked to golf, ride motorcycles, and formerly was a Ham Radio Operator. He also served as a first responder and member of the Clay City Fire Department for 15 years. Doug was a member of National Wildlife Turkey Federation (NWTF) and Whitetails Unlimited. He loved and cherished the time spent with his grandchildren.

Doug is survived by his wife: Ruth Ann Weiler; three children: Angela (Dustin) Noden, Amanda (David) Wilson, and Layton Weiler; his mother: Berneta Weiler; three grandchildren: Elliott Noden, Noelle Wilson, and Norah Wilson; three brothers: Alan (Doris) Weiler, Chris Weiler, and Mark (Joyce) Weiler; along with aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father: William E. “Bill” Weiler; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Paul and Sarah Jones; and niece: Andrea Weiler.

The funeral service for Doug Weiler will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.

Interment will follow in the Clay City Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Clay County Animal Rescue & Shelter (CCARS) or Fur A Good Paws.

Douglas married Jones, R.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: WEIL.W002
• _FGRAVE: 77257034
• Funeral: 2 Oct 2011, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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He was retired from the oilfield industry, and a member of the Clay City Methodist Church. He was also a Mason and former Clay City school board member.

William married Lutz, Berneta Emma on 7 Dec 1946. Berneta (daughter of Lutz, Elza Lee and Brown, Grace Lorene) was born on 25 Mar 1928 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 7 Dec 2018 in Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: LUTZ.B001
• _FGRAVE: 195209989
• Funeral: 11 Dec 2018, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

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Berneta Emma (Lutz) Weiler, age 90, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Friday morning, December 7, 2018, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

She was born March 25, 1928, in rural Clay County, the daughter of Elza and Grace (Brown) Lutz. She was united in marriage to William "Bill" E. Weiler on December 7, 1946, and they shared 64 years of marriage prior to his death September 28, 2011.

Berneta was employed in the Clay City Grade School cafeteria for over 20 years. She was a member of Clay City United Methodist Church. A devoted wife, mother, and adoring grandmother, she lovingly put her family first and will always be remembered for her delicious home cooked meals and the enjoyment and pride she took in caring for her garden and flower beds.

Berneta is survived by three sons: Alan (Doris) Weiler of Maiden, NC, Chris Weiler of Clay City, and Mark (Joyce) Weiler of Clay City; daughter-in-law: Ruth Ann Weiler of Clay City; grandchildren: Shari Weiler (Kevin) Ezell, Chad (Jessie) Weiler, Angela (Dusty) Noden, Amanda (Dave) Wilson, Layton Weiler, Jesteen (Jonathon) Billingsley, Joe (Rachel) Bruner, and Sarah Weiler; great-grandchildren: Kathryn, Alexandra, Kira, Chase, Elliott, Noelle, Norah, Zaiden, Azaira, Reagan, Ava, Rylan, Kamden, Knox, and Lilian; two sisters: Dorothea (the late Charles) Pringle of Clay City, and Lorene (Frank) Mayden of Godfrey; as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son: Doug Weiler; a granddaughter: Andrea Weiler; and three sisters: Wilma (Alfred) Lybarger, Ninetta (Gerald) Wilson, and Evelyn Lutz.

A funeral ceremony will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. A private burial will take place at Clay City Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 until 7 p.m. Monday evening and 1 until 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial donations are suggested to Gift of Hope.

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• Reference Number: JONE.P002

Paul married West, Sarah L. on 21 Dec 1955 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois. Sarah (daughter of West, Menford and Rumley, Fern A.) was born on 21 Dec 1932 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 5 Aug 2012 in St. Marys Medical Center, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: WEST.S001
• _FGRAVE: 94872782
• _MEMR: Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

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Sarah L. Jones, age 79, of Flora, IL died at 8:20 AM on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville, IN.

She was born December 21, 1932 in Clay County, IL to Menford and Fern (Rumley) West. She married Paul W. Jones on December 21, 1955 in Noble, IL. He preceded her in death on July 20, 2003.

Sarah attended Western Union School, was a waitress at several local restaurants, served as Campground Host at Forbes State Park, helped with decorating for the F.A.F. Christmas Tree Walk, and was a lifelong member and former secretary of the Flora VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed reading, camping, family get-togethers, traveling in the U.S. and abroad with her sister and sister-in-law, trapshooting at the gun club, and doing crafts, quilting and crocheting.

She is survived by two daughters: Ruth Ann Weiler and Paula Jean Rahn; six grandchildren: Angie Noden, Amanda Wilson, Layton Weiler, J.D. Rahn, Brandy Little, Pamela Scott; five great-grandchildren: Elliot Noden, Noelle Wilson, Ronni Little, Sarah Little, David Little; two brothers: David West, James "Red Top" West; two sisters: Ada Baker, Norma Quandt; along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers (Roy, Harvey, Ronnie and Robert West), and two sisters (Mary Schnell and Betty Pearl).

A memorial service for Sarah Jones was held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with Dr. Don Bunnell officiating.

Burial followed in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora.

The family requests that memorial donations in Sarah's memory be made to Golden Circle Nutrition or to the Kidney Foundation and will be accepted at the funeral home.