Hunley, D.

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• Reference Number: HUNL.R007
• _FGRAVE: 195517214
• Funeral: Elm Street Christian Church, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

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Ron, along with his wife, were a couple willing to share their faith in Jesus with others, offering prayer and comfort during the many years they hosted Bible studies in their home. He was a family man and loved having his kids and grandkids around. Fishing with his grandkids was one of his favorite pastimes and it made for some hilarious stories over the years. He enjoyed woodworking, car shows, a good nap and just tinkering around on any number of projects. Dad was dedicated to our mom, especially during the years her health was in decline. And he was with her daily during long hospital stays. He was always on a first name basis with the hospital staff and no matter what facility she was in, he always seemed to know where the coffee machine was located. He was always willing to help out family or friends and never knew a stranger. Even a trip to Walmart could take a while as he considered it a social activity. His sudden and unexpected passing coming only a month after losing Mom has left a huge hole in our hearts and the pain runs deep. But we know they will be watching and smiling over us from the balcony of Heaven as we carry on the traditions and values they instilled in us.

Ronald married King, Sherlyn A. on 14 Nov 1962 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Sherlyn (daughter of King, Robert Lee and Crosby, Mary Byers) was born on 24 May 1944 in Sacremento, Sacramento County, California; died on 20 Nov 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: KING.S003
• _FGRAVE: 194935891
• Funeral: 28 Nov 2018, Elm Street Christian Church, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

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Sherlyn loved her family and was happiest when her children and grandchildren were all together to celebrate birthdays and holidays. Her true love language was hospitality. She loved cooking and feeding people. If you were in her home you were offered something to eat or drink. It didn't matter if you were a friend, family member or a delivery driver she made sure no one left her house hungry.

She was an avid crocheter who made special baby blankets for each of her grandchildren and many others outside of the family. These items will be cherished even more deeply now. During her many hospital stays she could be found sitting with her needles and yarn. Even when plagued by physical limitations and pain she still wanted her yarn 'just in case' she felt up to a few stitches.

Christmas will be bittersweet this year, not only because she isn't here but also because it was her favorite holiday. She loved and cherished her decorations and referred to them as her prize possessions, second only to her love for Jesus and family. If you were blessed to be in her home during the holiday season you know there wasn't a corner that wasn't decorated. During her last days she expressed more than once to her family that she did not want Christmas 'skipped'. We were to continue to gather together and celebrate the birth of the Savior. Telling her husband and children to 'find the joy'.

Grief is a painful process and tears flow freely right now, but sharing memories of the little things that were unique to her has been a soothing balm. We are comforted knowing she is no longer in pain and is watching over as we begin the journey together to finding the joy once again.

Died:
Sherlyn A. Hunley, 74, of Olney, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

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• Occupation: Retired Superintendent of Utilities in Clay City
• Reference Number: HUNL.G001
• _FGRAVE: 18348969
• Military Service: World War II, Technician Fifth Grade, 78th Signal Company, 78th ‘Lightning' Infantry Division, United States Army
• Funeral: 6 Mar 1986, Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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Military Service:
Entered active service as a draftee on 1 September 1942 at Camp Grant, Illinois. Completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Heavy Truck Driver (mos 931). Attended a six week Radar School in 1943. Departed the Continental U.S. on 21 January 1945 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and fought with the 78th Signal Company, 78th 'Lightning' Infantry Division in the Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. After victory in Europe, participated in the occupation of Germany till return to the states on 3 January, 1946. Honorably discharged as a Technician Fifth Grade in the Signal Corps on 26 January 1946 at the Camp Grant Separation Center. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 bronze battle stars, WWII Victory Medal, and the Army Of Occupation Medal (Germany).

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=2437402

Died:
Garland Dale Hunley, 65, of Clay City died at 10 a.m. Tues. (Mar. 4), in his son's home in Olney.

Buried:
Burial will be in the Clay City Cemetery with full military rites.

Garland married Froncek, Irene on 13 Jun 1942. Irene (daughter of Froncek, Albert and Zasadka, Lottie) was born on 14 Jun 1923 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died on 13 Feb 1988 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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• Reference Number: FRON.I001
• _FGRAVE: 18348962
• Funeral: Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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She was a member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Flora.

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• Reference Number: KING.R003
• _FGRAVE: 97215330
• Military Service: World War II, Corporal, United States Army

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He was the owner-operator of Bob's Market in Stewardson, Illinois and was a meatcutter, was a member of Stewardson Masonic Lodge 541 AF & AM, and a former member of the Stewardson lions Club and American Legion.

Died:
Robert Lee King, 66, Mattoon, Illinois died May 12, 1989 at his home.

Robert married Crosby, Mary Byers in 1942. Mary was born in 1923; died in 2000. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: CROS.M004
• _FGRAVE: 191876511

Notes:

Sherlyn loved her family and was happiest when her children and grandchildren were all together to celebrate birthdays and holidays. Her true love language was hospitality. She loved cooking and feeding people. If you were in her home you were offered something to eat or drink. It didn't matter if you were a friend, family member or a delivery driver she made sure no one left her house hungry.

She was an avid crocheter who made special baby blankets for each of her grandchildren and many others outside of the family. These items will be cherished even more deeply now. During her many hospital stays she could be found sitting with her needles and yarn. Even when plagued by physical limitations and pain she still wanted her yarn 'just in case' she felt up to a few stitches.

Christmas will be bittersweet this year, not only because she isn't here but also because it was her favorite holiday. She loved and cherished her decorations and referred to them as her prize possessions, second only to her love for Jesus and family. If you were blessed to be in her home during the holiday season you know there wasn't a corner that wasn't decorated. During her last days she expressed more than once to her family that she did not want Christmas 'skipped'. We were to continue to gather together and celebrate the birth of the Savior. Telling her husband and children to 'find the joy'.

Grief is a painful process and tears flow freely right now, but sharing memories of the little things that were unique to her has been a soothing balm. We are comforted knowing she is no longer in pain and is watching over as we begin the journey together to finding the joy once again.

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• Occupation: Mail Carrier, Farmer, Retired Mail Carrier
• Reference Number: HUNL.J009
• _FGRAVE: 18350219
• Funeral: Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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Mr. Hunley resided at 118 N. 1st st. NW, Clay City. He was a retired mail carrier and a member of the United Methodist Church, Clay City.

Died:
Mr. Hunley had been hospitalized in Anna only 2 days before his death.

Jesse married Williams, Minnie E. on 15 Jun 1900 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Minnie (daughter of Williams, Reese E. and Franklin, Mary Ann) was born on 14 Apr 1881 in Illinois; died on 19 Mar 1955 in Paragould, Greene County, Arkansas; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: WILL.M007
• _FGRAVE: 18350213
• Funeral: Easley-Padgett Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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• Reference Number: FRON.A001

Albert married Zasadka, Lottie. Lottie died before 13 Feb 1988. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: ZASA.L001