Snell, D.

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• Reference Number: SNEL.K001
• _FGRAVE: 252743064
• Funeral: 27 Apr 2023, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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On April 23, 2023, Kurt Snell, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away at the age of 60 years young. Kurt was born at the Clay County Hospital in Flora, Illinois on October 20, 1962 and lived most of his life in Noble and Clay City.



Kurt was a career oilfield worker, a roughneck through and through and worked as a derrick hand. Some would even consider him a legend as he survived a rig explosion and had to jump from the derricks.



Kurt loved all things camo, being outside, riding his four-wheeler, and most importantly, his children. He leaves behind his strong willed children and grandchildren, as well as so many friends who vow to carry on his dirty sense of humor, love for nature, and ornery legacy.



Kurt is survived by son, Derek Snell; daughter, Kirstie Snell; daughter, Faith Yates and husband, Kyle; son, Hunter Allen; and grandchildren, James Foster and Audrey Yates.



He was preceded in death by his father, Billie Gene Snell; mother, Mabel Stella (Franklin) Sharp; stepfather, Marvin Sharp; and his infant sister.



A funeral service for Kurt will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City, with a visitation beginning one-hour prior to service time. In his honor, please wear your camo gear and comfortable clothes.

Interment will take place on at Clay City Cemetery at a later date.



In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorials can be made through GoFundMe at https://gofund.me/7103edb4 to assist the family with funeral expenses or can be made directly to Kistler Patterson Funeral Home.



Kurt’s family would like to give special thanks to HSHS Hospice of Effingham for their care and support.

Kurt married Burton, D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: SNEL.B001
• _FGRAVE: 106341542
• Funeral: 3 Aug 2013, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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Billie Gene Snell, 74, died at 12:16 P.M. Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.

Mr. Snell was born Oct. 5, 1938 in Clay City, the son of Lindell and Magdlena "Maggie" (Smith) Snell. He was employed at J. & L. Oilfield Supply in Clay City, was a member of Clay City Christian Church, and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fa.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Kurt and Cara Snell of Clay City; one daughter, Kim Dugan of Flora; and a sister, Virginia Moseley of Clay City; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents and one twin brother, Bobbie Dean Snell.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 8, at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City, with Minister Darrel Brandon officiating. Burial was in Clay City Cemetery.

Memorials were to be made to the Clay City Christian Church or Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi.

(Obituary published in Hometown Journal-March 12, 2013)

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Billie was born October 8, 1938 in Clay County to Lindell and Magdlena "Maggie" Snell.

He married Mabel Franklin & they later divorced.

He was employed at J & L Oilfield Supply, Clay City.

He is survived by: Son, Kurt Snell
Daughter, Kim Dugan
Sister, Virginia Moseley
Eight Grandchildren and Three Great Grandchildren
Several Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by his Parents and Twin Brother, Bobbie Dean

Billie was an ardent St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan.

Memorial contributions can be made in Billie's memory to the Clay City Christian Church or the Wabash Christian Retirement Center, 216 College Blvd., Carmi, IL 62821

Billie married Franklin, Mabel Stella. Mabel (daughter of Franklin, Albert Earl 'Duck' and Holmes, Mildred P.) was born on 25 Aug 1942 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 31 Aug 2000 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Sep 2000 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: FRAN.M002
• _FGRAVE: 18141973
• Funeral: 2 Sep 2000, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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

J. married ?, B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: SNEL.L001

Lindell married SMITH, Magdlena Cinderella 'Maggie' in 1933 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Magdlena (daughter of Smith, John Henry and Montoney, Effie Minerva) was born on 11 Dec 1917 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 16 Jul 2011 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: SMIT.M004
• _FGRAVE: 73450767
• Funeral: Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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Magdlena Cinderella "Maggie" Snell, 93, of Clay City, died at 1:55 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2011, at Flora Gardens.

Mrs. Snell was born December 11, 1917, in Sailor Springs, the daughter of John and Effie (Montoney) Smith. She married Lindell Snell in 1933 in Olney. He preceded her in death in 1982.

She was a retired cook at Little Diner and Holland Truck Stop in Flora. She was a member of Clay City Christian Church.

Mrs. Snell is survived by her son, Billie Snell, of Carmi; daughter, Virginia Moseley, of Clay City; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Effie Smith; husband, Lindell Snell; son, Bobbie Dean; four sisters; four brothers; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held at the Summers Kistler Funeral Home with Minister Darrel Brandon officiating.

Burial was in Clay City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Clay City Christian Church.

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• Reference Number: FRAN.A001
• _FGRAVE: 24068348

Albert married Holmes, Mildred P. in 1929. Mildred (daughter of Holmes, Pearley and Tolliver, Bessie) was born on 5 Sep 1914 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 18 Oct 2013 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Oct 2013 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: HOLM.M003
• _FGRAVE: 119007587
• Funeral: 22 Oct 2013, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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Mildred P. Hillderbrand was born on September 5, 1914 in Clay County, IL, the daughter of Pearly Holmes and Bessie Tolliver. She married Earl Franklin and later married Leonard White, he precedes her in death. She later married Forrest "Frosty" Hillderbrand, he also precedes her in death.

Mildred volunteered at the Senior Citizens Center for many years and she participated in the Elder walks in Clay County. Mildred was a very faithful and active member in her church, both the Clay City Church of God and Flora Assembly of God. She loved spending time with her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.

She is survived by her son, Richard (Norma) Franklin; Daughter, Dorothy (Corvin) Mitchell;daughter, Lynn (Tom) Dorman; Daughter, Tawanna White; Daughter, Karen Miller; Stepson, Dennis Hillderbrand; Stepdaughter, Joanne Rogers; 15 Grandchildren, 39 Great Grandchildren, 13 Great Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Great Grandchildren; Sister, Thelma Welty; Several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, son, William White, daughter, Mable Sharp, daughter, Wilma Laird, and several brothers and sisters.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clay County Hospice.