Williams, J.

K. married Wyatt, S.E.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: WYAT.K001
• _FGRAVE: 160918817
• Military Service: Viet Nam War, Specialist Fourth Class, United States Army
• Funeral: 14 Apr 2016, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Kenneth "Kenny" Gene Wyatt, 66, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016, at his home in Clay City, surrounded by his family.

Kenny was born December 28, 1949 in Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, the son of Noel Eugene and Kathryn Jean (Herdes) Wyatt. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Conner on January 25, 1973, in Roscommon, Michigan.

Kenny worked in the oil field for many years. He honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1969-72 during Vietnam and later in the reserves. Kenny very much loved being around family, especially his grandkids, and is remembered for his great sense of humor, often keeping those around him laughing. He enjoyed U-CONN Girls Basketball and enjoyed watching his grandkids play in their ballgames. Kenny’s other interests included fishing, hunting, camping, gardening, horseback trail riding, and skeet shooting. He was a member of Clay City Christian Church and Sailor Springs American Legion Post #230.

Kenny is survived by his wife: Dorothy Wyatt; children: Shawn Erin Williams (Kevin), Charity Dawn Mitchell (Derek), and Chad Leo Wyatt (Penny); father: Noel Wyatt; brother: Wayne Wyatt; sister: Mona Lewis (Steve); five grandchildren: Kenna, Sabryna and Josie Williams, and Tryston and Bella Wyatt.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

A funeral service for Kenny Wyatt will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with military honors presented at the conclusion of the service.

Memorial donations in Kenny’s name may be given to Sailor Springs American Legion Post or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Funeral:
A funeral service for Kenny Wyatt will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with military honors presented at the conclusion of the service.

Kenneth married Conner, Dorothy Jean on 25 Jan 1973 in Roscommon, Roscommon County, Michigan. Dorothy (daughter of Conner, Harold Dean 'Baldy' and Myers, Margret Betty) was born on 21 Dec 1951 in Grayling, Crawford County, Michigan; died on 12 Dec 2021 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CONN.D001
• _FGRAVE: 234832345

Notes:

Dorothy Wyatt, age 69, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at her home, just 9 days away from her 70th birthday.

She was born December 21, 1951, in Grayling, Michigan, the daughter of Harold Dean “Baldy” and Margaret Betty (Myer) Conner Sr. She was united in marriage to Kenneth “Kenny” Gene Wyatt on January 25, 1973, in Roscommon, Michigan. To this union three children were born: Shawn, Charity, and Chad. Kenny and Dorothy were baptized together May 7, 2015, and they shared 43 wedding anniversaries until his death April 10, 2016.

Dorothy graduated from Roscommon High School in 1970. She enjoyed time spent fishing, playing cards, and reading. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids and great-grandson. She had babysat in the past, worked at Flora Rehab & Health Care Center, Bel-Tronics, and finally Hella Manufacturing where she retired from in 2015. Dorothy spent much of her retirement camping at local state parks and fishing as much as possible.

She is survived by her children: Shawn Erin Williams (Kevin) of Flora, Charity Dawn Mitchell (Derek) of Clay City, and Chad Leo Wyatt (Penny) of Vergennes; siblings: Rosalee (“Butch” Nathan) Stillwell of Grayling, Michigan, Harold (Rachell) Conner Jr. of Tennessee, Brenda Conner of Flora, and Linda (Gerard) Cummings of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 5 grandchildren: Kenna Williams, Sabryna Williams (Brandon Hand), Josie Williams (Austin Davis), Tryston Wyatt, and Bella Wyatt; a great-grandson: Christopher Ray Davis; father-in-law: Noel Wyatt of Clay City; brother-in-law: Wayne Wyatt of Clay City; and sister-in-law: Mona Kay (Steve) Lewis.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Harold and Betty Conner; husband: Kenny Wyatt; and mother-in-law: Kathryn Wyatt.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Bridget Schnautz officiating. Visitation will be 12 noon until time of service on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Cancer Crusaders or Sailor Springs American Legion Post 0230 and will be accepted through the funeral home.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: WYAT.N001
• _FGRAVE: 245449275

Noel married Herdes, Kathryn Jean on 18 Aug 1949 in Morganfield, Union County, Kentucky. Kathryn (daughter of Herdes, Leo Archibald and Rinnert, Clarabelle) was born on 24 Apr 1932 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 27 Jan 2016 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HERD.K001
• _FGRAVE: 157563535
• Census: 4 Apr 1940, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 03b

Notes:

Kathryn Jean Wyatt, 83, of Clay City, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Kathryn was born April 24, 1932 in Sailor Springs, Illinois, the daughter of Leo Archibald and Clarabelle (Rinnert) Herdes. She married Noel E. Wyatt on August 18, 1949 in Morganfield, Kentucky.

Kathryn was an avid housewife. She enjoyed cooking, canning, gardening and traveling with the love of her life. She also enjoyed sewing and beating her family at cards, but most of all, Kathryn loved spending time with her kids, grandkids and great grandkids. Kathryn was a member of Sailor Springs Christian Church.

She is survived by her husband, Noel E. Wyatt; Children, Kenneth Wyatt and wife Dorothy, Wayne Dean Wyatt, and Mona Kay Lewis and husband Steve; Five Grandchildren, Shawn (Kevin) Williams, Charity (Derek) Mitchell, Chad (Penny) Wyatt, Jeremy Fitch, and Cody (Jennifer) Lewis; Eight Great Grandchildren, Kenna, Sabryna, and Josie Williams, Tryston and Bella Wyatt, and Isabella, Lennox, and Pyper Kay Lewis.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Jackie and Benny Herdes, and sister, Patsy Moseley.

Memorials may be made to American Legion Post 230, Sailor Springs, St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, Shriners Childrens Hospital, American Cancer Society, or Donors Choice.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Oil Field Laborer
• Reference Number: CONN.H001
• _FGRAVE: 18300807
• Military Service: Korean War, Private First Class, United States Air Force
• Funeral: 20 Oct 1997, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Died:
Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Harold married Myers, Margret Betty on 12 Apr 1951 in Grayling, Crawford County, Michigan. Margret was born on 31 Aug 1932 in Roscommon, Roscommon County, Michigan; died on 10 Nov 1988 in Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; was buried on 13 Nov 1988 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MYER.M001
• _FGRAVE: 18300829
• Funeral: 13 Nov 1988, Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois