Notes: Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

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10551	William H. Geis, 64, formerly of the Noble community, passed away Wednesday evening at his home in Evansville, following ill health due to cancer.	Geis, William Henry (I2244)
10552	William H. Heninger, 87, of Flora, IL died at 7:50 PM Friday, April 29, 2011 at Flora Health Care Center in Flora. He was born August 25, 1923 in Xenia, IL to Richard Ellis & Bertha May (Rush) Heninger. He married Esther Mae Colclasure Leathers on September 24, 1951 in Flora. She preceded him on September 19, 2004. Mr. Heninger was an oil field worker, also worked for Valley Steel, was a member of First Christian Church of Flora, and served in the medical corps in the U.S. Army during WWII earning 2 bronze stars. He is survived by 2 sons: Charles (Jackie) Leathers of Flora and Stanley (Janet) Leathers of Marion, OH; 5 grandchildren: Clayton (Teri) Leathers of Salem, Blake Leathers of Flora, Debbie (Kelly) Dannells of Flora, Jeff Leathers of Virginia Beach, VA, Rodney Leathers of Marion, OH; along with several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Wednesday (May 4, 2011) at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with military honors presented at the conclusion of the service. Burial will be in Oak Mound Cemetery, Xenia. Visitation will be from 1 PM until time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to that of the donor's choice.	Heninger, William H. (I17394)
10553	William H. Schofield, 70, of Clay City, died on Friday, January 10, 2020 at his residence. Bill was born on September 22, 1949 in Clay County, IL, the son of Rawleigh Wilson and Marcella Jane (Dunahee) Schofield. He married Pam (Forbes) on March 17, 1979 in Marion, IL and she survives. Bill was a graduate of Clay City High School, class of 1967. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the US Army, 1st Calvary, where he was a heavy equipment operator from 1970-71. When he returned home, he went to Barber College and barbered for many years. He worked for Sulsberger Oil Drilling Company as a roughneck. Bill worked as a correctional officer at Stateville Correctional Center. After receiving his teachers certificate, he continued working for IDOC as a barber teacher at Sheridan Correctional Center. Upon retiring from IDOC he was a truck driver, along with his sister Teresa, for Ed Lewis Trucking Co. Bill enjoyed raising beagle hounds, including a National Field Champion Beagle. He also raised goats and horses. Bill was a strong Christian man who stood on strong biblical principles. He was a great example to his children, grandchildren, and to all those that knew him. Bill loved his family, especially his sweetie, Pam. Bill is survived by his wife of 40 years, Pam Schofield of Clay City; daughter, Shannon Hohlbauch of Fairfield, IL; son, Wm. Matthew (Tina) Brown of Shorewood, IL; son, William Christopher of Clay City; daughter, Teresa (Brent) Moore of Bremen, KY; daughter, Pamela Smith of Flora; bonus-mother, Sally Schofield of Flora; 14 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and one on the way; brother, Darrell Schofield; sisters, Janet (David) Steckenrider, Melody (Steve) Sowers, and Angela (Carl) Hemrich; special brother and sister, Charlie and Sharon Allen; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister; Teresa Schofield-Borton. Memorials can be made to Clay County Hospice. A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City.	Schofield, William Hancie 'Bill' (I20302)
10554	William Harold Madding, 86, of Decatur, entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday January, 9 2008 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. William was born January 31, 1921 in Mt. Erie, Illinois the son of Seymour and Susan Jane Madding. He met Marjorie E. Neal in a bowling alley in Bement, Illinois and they married in 1948. To this union were born Gregory Neal Madding, Lovell Dale Madding and Pamela Jo Madding. William and Marjorie were united in marriage until her death in 1986. He later married Virginia Mae Howenstine in 1989. She resides in Decatur. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, four sisters, his first wife Marjorie, and his son Gregory.	Madding, William Harold (I1465)
10555	William Henry "Pikey" Allgood was a veteran of the Revolutionary war. He enlisted in Virginia on November 11, 1776 to serve three years in the Georgia Co. commanded by Capt. Isaac Hicks in the regiment commanded by Col. Scriven. Marching to Savannah, he was put under the command of Capt. Clem Nash and then later was captured at the surrender of Sunbury, while serving under Maj. Lane. He was held prisoner on a British ship at Savannah for over nine months making his escape while the city was being besiedged in the early fall of 1779 by Count D'Estaing and General Lincoln. He found his regiment broken up but rejoined the army, taking part in the retreat to Charleston. There he was discharged, presumably by General McIntosh. He later served his country again in the Virginia Co. of Capt. Michael Rudolph in the Legion of Lee for 18 months until being discharged at Salisbury. During this time he took part in numerous military engagements, the last two being at Ninety-Six and Eutaw Springs, where General Greene was "Victorious". For his Revolutionary war service, he was awarded 840 acres of land in Surry County North Carolina.	Allgood, William Henry 'Pikey' (I3996)
10556	William Henry Harmon 18 years, son of Robert Lee Harmon and Nancy Bartlett, living near Troy School, died last Saturaday of Brights Disease.	HARMON, William Henry (I40929)
10557	William Henry Harmon work as a Janitor over in Troy School House. Mt Pleasant Cemetery Book	HARMON, William Henry (I40929)
10558	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Houser, W. (I16102)
10559	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Cooper, J.J. (I15096)
10560	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Maglone, S.M. (I14714)
10561	William J. Bangert, age 75, well known and respected citizen of the Ingraham community, passed away early Sunday morning at the Burgin Nursing Manor, where he had been a resident for the past two weeks.	Bangert, William Joseph 'Willie' (I38329)
10562	William J. Beare, 86, of Flora, died April 24, 2005, at Clay County Hospital in Flora.	Beare, William Johnson (I43149)
10563	William J. Boyd, age 96, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora. William was born April 25, 1921, in Cisne, the son of Otto and Marie (Hill) Boyd. He married Virgie Aileen Landreth in St. Louis, Missouri. She preceded him in death on April 17, 1989. William was a recipient of the Purple Heart during his service to the country as an Army Air Force medic during World War II, and was present during the Japanese surrender. He operated a radiator shop for many years, advertising it as the Best place in town to take a leak. He could fix almost anything, and enjoyed the process of tinkering and repairing things to help others. He had been a member of the Flora American Legion, Flora VFW, and Flora Moose, and a past member of the Eagles. He is survived by his children: Sandra (Nile) Stoltz of Springfield, William G. Boyd of Olney, Cheryl (Donald) Dulaney of Flora, Cathy Jo Boyd of Phoenix, Arizona, and Kelly (Jeff) Hatcher of Cisne. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; a son: Jeffrey David Boyd; an infant daughter: Shellie Ray in 1969; a grandson: Brad Staley; two brothers: Jim and Volney Boyd; and two sisters: Lyndel Oliver and Iva Roberts. A memorial service for William Boyd will be 7 p.m. Monday, November 6, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation from 6-7 p.m. Military Honors will be presented at the beginning of the service. Memorial donations may be given to the local D.A.V.	Boyd, William Jean (I40519)
10564	William James Levitt was born to Noah Levitt (6-9-1799 to 1-9-1856) and Mary Phillips Levitt (10-22-1811 to 11-30-1898). He married Lydia Ann Wammack on 3-16-1854. They were staunch members of the Christian Church and good business people. They lived one mile east of Sailor Springs on Levitt Prarie, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois. They were the parents of Charles Levitt. William James Levitt was known as "Red Bill".	Levitt, William James 'Red Bill' (I27492)
10565	William L. "Pete" Slankard, 94, of Noble, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital. Pete was born on April 9, 1927 in Harrisburg, Illinois, the son of Roy Slankard and Eva (Dorsey). He married to Neva Elizabeth Wyatt on May 5, 1945, and she preceded him in death on December 18, 2001. Pete was a US Navy WW II Navy Veteran and served aboard the USS Yorktown. He enjoyed rebuilding old cars, trucks, tractors, and riding motorcycles. Pete worked in the oil field, coal mines, and did construction. Pete is survived by his son, Garry Slankard and wife Theresa, son, Jerry Slankard and wife Judy, son, Jim Slankard and wife Tammy, son, Billy Dean Slankard and wife Cheryl, special friend, Joan Weiss grandchildren, Mark (Cigdem) Slankard, Melanie Mehay, Tina (Ted) Lawver, Terrie (Will) Calhoun, Mindy (David) Hoopingarner, Tracey (Ken) McCracken, Ted (Tina) Slankard, Kyle (Trisha) Slankard, Diedre Slankard, Adam Slankard, Jacob Slankard, Tiffany (David) Cowger, Gwen (Jerome) Scheibel, Bill (Stephanie) Slankard; and numerous great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Neva Elizabeth Slankard; brothers, Chuck, Leroy, Bill, and Ralph Slankard, and sisters, Lena and Joyce. A funeral service for Pete will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney, with a visitation beginning one-hour prior. Full Military Rites will be performed at the funeral home. Interment will occur at a later date at Zif Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Fox River Apartments.	Slankard, William L. "Pete" (I22025)
10566	William L. 'Junior' Schnepper, age 91, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Junior was born January 1, 1925, in Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, the son of William and Laura (Koehler) Schnepper. He was united in marriage to Evelyn (Devore) in Flora. Evelyn preceded him in death on May 17, 2009. An outdoorsman at heart, he spent a lifetime working on the land of the family farm, and trapping. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and was stationed at Saipan. He was a 63-year member of the Sailor Springs American Legion Post #230. Junior was a longtime member of the Fairfield and Olney Coin Clubs, and he and Evelyn enjoyed attending their meetings and events. He is survived by seven children: Richard (wife Delores) Schnepper, Gary (wife Linda) Schnepper, Danny (wife Cathy) Schnepper, Barbara (husband Dana) Milligan, John (wife Kris) Schnepper, Paul (wife Regina) Schnepper, and Glenn (wife Linda) Schnepper; ten grandsons: Jeriad, Jason, Scott, Chad, Ryan, Michael, Josh, William, Brian, and Andrew; eight granddaughters: Emily, Josie, Jessica, Amanda, Sarah, Hanna, Abbey, and Allison; 24 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law: Clara Willis of Olney and Zelda Devore of Flora; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and a brother: Francis Sam Schnepper. Private family services will be conducted with entombment at Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, where military funeral honors will be presented. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Hospice or the Sailor Springs American Legion and these will be accepted through the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.	Schnepper, William L. 'Junior' (I32539)
10567	William L. Funk, 79, of Bethany went to be with his Lord and loving wife at 7:35 a.m. Sunday July 11, 1999 in the Sullivan Living Center.	Funk, William L. (I37141)
10568	William L. Maglone Sr. passed away at St Mary's hospital, November 7 2022 at 9:46 a.m. Bill went to be with the Lord. He was born in Flora, Illinois on November 27, 1950. The son of Marvin L. Maglone and Mary W. Miller. Bill married Barbara J (Mears) Shingleton, July 4, 1987, in Decatur Illinois. They were married 35 years. Bill had two sisters, LaVera (Bill) Hensley Decatur IL. and LuElla (Kenneth) Cummins of Burleson, TX. a brother Arther Maglone (Thelma) Virginia Beach, VA. His children were Jerry Maglone Chicago, IL., Brian Maglone Decatur, IL., Duane (Roberta) Maglone, Decatur, IL., and Christina Maglone, Decatur IL. Step-children, Oscar Shingleton (Kalee) Decatur, IL., Doris Leesman Decatur, IL., and Everette Shingleton Granet, OK. Grand children, Roger Maglone, Ryan Maglone, Krissy Maglone, Dustin Maglone, Jacob Maglone, Mitchell Maglone, and Leeanna Maglone. Step - grandchildren, Elizabeth Stanley, James Stanley, Ronnie Leesman, Morgann Shingleton, Hialeah Shingleton, Christopher Shingleton, Katylenn Shingleton. Kayla Binkley, Shelby Binkley. Great-grandchildren, Rose Zeimer, Logan Maple, and Brianna Maple, Kiari and Jace. Bill's first job was at Decatur Memorial hospital, He worked at, Kelly Potato Chip Factory, the Star gas Station, Decatur Window Cleaners, Decatur Auto Auction, and for 30 years he owned and operated BJ's Cleaning Service before retiring. Bill served as vice-president and president of the Crusin Roosters Car Club. He loved restoring old cars and remodeling his home and building things. He loved playing his guitars and loved old music and movies. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family and searching his family tree. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, two infant sisters, grandson, Austin Binkley, and two great granddaughters. Memorial service is incomplete, at Meridian Community Church of God.	MAGLONE, William Laval 'Bill' Sr. (I5806)
10569	William L. Stanford, 74, Flora, died at 5:10 a.m. today, Jan 4, in his home. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday in Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in St. Stephen's Catholic Church Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association. Mr. Stanford was born July 12, 1910, in Clay City, the son of Eugene D. and Ella (Blacklidge) Stanford. He married Berniece C. Chaffin Sept. 26, 1942 in Flora and she preceded him in death Oct. 14, 1984. He was a farmer and a member of the Harmony Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Flora Elks; the Clay County Farm Bureau, a 32 year board member of Clay Electric Co-Operative, Inc., having served as president for several years. He was also a Clay Electric Co-Operative representative to the Association of Illinois Electric Co-Operative and Soyland Power Co-Operative and Natural Rural Electric Co-Operative Association. Survivors include three brothers, Frank, Clay City; Harold, Flora; Carroll, Campbell, Ca.; three sisters, Mrs. Imogene Winchester,Flora; Mrs.Glenn,(Mildred) Welsh, Clay City; and Mrs. Frances Bones, Olney; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son and a sister. Olney Daily Mail (IL) 4 January 1985	Stanford, William Lewis 'Bill' (I19218)
10570	William L. Volk, 91, a resident of the Wendelin community, passed away last night at the Olney Care Center following a long period of ill health. Funeral Mass will be recited in the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin with his son, the Rev. Fr. William Volk, the celebrant. Interment will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be in the Summers Funeral Home with a prayer service. Mr. Volk was a native of Jasper County and lived most of his lifetime there, where he operated a farm. He was the son of Anton Volk and Philomena Rauch Volk. He was married to Sophia Dorn the year of 1910. Mr. Volk was a lifelong member of the Holy Cross Church at Wendelin. He leaves his wife, Sophia, and the following children: The Rev. Fr. William Volk of Rome, Italy, Neil and Delbert Volk, both of Olney, Gilbert Volk, Mrs. Annette Weber, and Mrs. Cathryn Fehrenbacher, all of Ingraham, Joe Volk of Wakefield, Odillo Volk of Anton, Ohio and Mrs. Lucille Dallmier of Willow Hill. There are 61 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren. He also leaves two brothers and three sisters: Anton and Henry Volk, both of Ingraham, Mrs.Elizabeth McKee of Delphus,Ohio, Mrs. Agatha Mundy of Bemont and Mrs. Minnie Kocher of Newton. His parents, a son, Urban Volk, who was killed in the service of his country, three infant sons, three grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters have preceded him in death: Frank Volk, Kate Kistner, Rose Volk, Mary Gumble, and an infant brother. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Jan, 1977	VOLK, William Ludwig (I40752)
10571	William Lee Blair, 89, of Decatur, left Aspen Care Memory for his Heavenly Home on Thursday, May 4, 2017. On November 3, 1948, he and Adeline Wolf were united in marriage in Louisville, IL. Lee was a post WW II veteran. He served on the island of Guam from 1946-1948 as a Navy Seabee, construction battalion. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Adeline and three sisters. He is survived by his daughter, Faye Bennett and husband Greg of Windsor; granddaughter Ashley Bennett; grandson William Drew and wife Danielle; brother Robert Bob Bair and wife Nellie, and many nieces and nephews. Private family graveside services will be at the Red Brush Cemetery in Louisville. Lee attended Calvary Baptist Church in Decatur. Lovins Lockart Funeral Home in Windsor is assisting the family. Obituary: Lovins Lockart Funeral Home - Windsor, Illinois	Blair, William Leroy (I43229)
10572	WILLIAM LOWELL SPARR, 82, of Cisne, IL passed away 7:30AM Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. William Lowell was born October 2, 1931 in Cisne, IL to Fred and Bertha (Miller) Sparr. He never married. William Lowell was a retired farmer and formerly served thirty-six years as Elm River Township Road Commissioner. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict and a member of the Cisne American Legion, Enterprise United Methodist Church, Cisne; and Flora VFW. William Lowell is survived by one brother-in-law Harold (Mary) Holmes ; two step-sisters Shirley (Fred) Shelton and Peggy (David) Loehr; two step-brothers Larry (Jenny) Laird and Jerry (Cecilia). Six nieces and nephews George (Ruth Ann) Holmes; David Holmes; John (Sharon) Bolen, and Debbie Bolen, Robin Bolen, and Billie Jo Bolen; several great and great-great nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by two sisters Rosalee Bolen and Anna Mae Holmes, his parents and step-mother Ellen Sparr. Funeral services for William Lowell Sparr was at Hosselton Funeral Home. Burial was in Evangelical Cemetery near Cisne, IL. There was a military service held at the cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Cisne American Legion.	SPARR, William Lowell (I48819)
10573	William M. Hosselton was born March 12, 1895, at Clay County, Ill., the son of Charles and Emma Stanford Hosselton. He received his education in a Clay County School. He was united in marriage to Lorena C. Babcock of Flora, Ill. on Jan. 2, 1916, at Flora, Ill. The couple came to Iowa after their marriage, and farmed near Vincent, Webster City, Clarion, and Eagle Grove. They moved to Eagle Grove in 1948. Mrs. Hosselton passed away in 1969. Mr. Hosselton maintained his home in Eagle Grove for a time, then moved to Arizona for a time. He returned to Eagle Grove, and later to the Belmond Nursing Home where he passed away on March 28, at the age of 80 years and 16 days. He is survived by one son, William, Jr., Milwaukee, Wisc.; five daughters: Vivian, Mrs. Steve Trausch, Tuscon, Ariz.; Mrs. Margaret Dahlke, Granger, Washington; Jeanette, Mrs. Jean Cammack, San Antonio, Tex.; Joyce, Mrs. Maurice Chelesvig, Belmond; Mrs. Jacqueline Jahnke, Webster City; two sisters: Mrs. Dorothy Clauson, Mesa, Ariz; and Mrs. Nellie Blankenship, Litchfield, Ill.; 16 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two sisters, one son, Galen, and two grandchildren. Mr. Hosselton was a member of the United Methodist Church. Funeral services were held Tuesday April 1, at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, Eagle Grove, Rev. Donald Glazier officiated and burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Eagle Grove. Source: EAGLE GROVE EAGLE, April 3, 1975, page 10	Hosselton, William Mordecai (I50900)
10574	William may have been born in Greene County, Indiana	Harmon, William Henry (I23335)
10575	William Nussbaum, 76, prominent retired farmer who resided at 66 West Van Buren street in Berne, passed away suddenly Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock after suffering a heart attack . He had been in failing health since February 15.	Nussbaum, William (I4679)
10576	William Provines, 81, died last Thursday at the home of his son, W. F. Provines, in southeast Olney township.	PROVINE, William Woods (I37624)
10577	William R. "Boone" Hiser, 81, of Olney, IL, formerly of Clay City, died November 4, 2004 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Mr. Hiser was born July 16, 1923 in Clay County, the son of William and Lila Hunley Hiser. he married Lois Praxel September 14, 1945. He worked for the Ill. Dept. of Corrections and formerly the Clay County Sheriff's Dept., and was a World War II Army veteran, serving with the 3rd Infantry. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Sharon Welty and Karyl Eikleberry; one sister, Patsy Cordell; two grandchildren; and step-grandchildren and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, a brother and a sister. Private family graveside services were held at the Clay City Cemetery with full military rites conducted by the Olney Veterans Organizations. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.	Hiser, William Robert 'Boone' Jr. (I18454)
10578	William Reece Co C, 98th Illinois Infantry; Residence Mason IL; Enlisted on 8/14/1862 as a Private. On 9/3/1862 he mustered into "C" Co. IL 98th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 6/27/1865 at Edgefield, TN	Reece, William (I55707)
10579	William Reece was born 02 May 1838 in Clay County, Indiana. He was the seventh child of Elijah and Sarah (Pipes) Reece who had migrated to Clay County, Indiana from Clermont County, Ohio in the early 1830s. After Elijah Reece died on 18 April 1848, his widow, Sarah, migrated to Clay County, Illinois with her children - including her son, William. According to the marriage records of the Clay County courthouse, William Reece (age 18) married Sarah A. Singer (age 15) on 14 December 1856. Sarah had been born in Louisville, Kentucky on 27 November 1841. She was the daughter of Willis and Sarah (Blake) Singer. Like most people of that time in Clay County, William and Sarah (Singer) Reece were farmers. They were recorded as such in the 1860 federal census. Listed with them is their first child, a daughter named Nancy Jane, who was born in 1859. Some of William's and Sarah's neighbors at this included the William Meares family, the Andrew Fender family, the Isaac Edwards family, and the John Landreth family. When the Civil War erupted in April 1861, William Reece must have spent many a long hour discussing the ramifications of this life-changing conflict with his family and friends - particularly, his older brother, Isaac Reece. Of particular interest to these two struggling farmers with growing families was the $100 bounty that the government promised to each recruit (with $25 being paid immediately upon mustering in). Eventually, William and Isaac Reece decided to enlist in the Union army. The two brothers were mustered together into Company C of the 98th Illinois Infantry on 03 September 1862 in Centralia, Illinois. Both William and Isaac Reece served honorably during their three-year tours of duty. William, in particular, was present for most of the company muster rolls from 04 September 1862 to 27 June 1865 (some 17 in all). The only Company Muster Rolls he missed were the one in "Nov & Dec, 1864" when he was "detached with wagon train, Nashville, Tennessee," and the one in "March & Apr, 1865" when he was "Detached with wagon train, Eastport, Miss., 13/65." After being mustered out of the army at Nashville, Tennessee on 27 June 1865, William Reece returned home to his wife and two daughters. (A second daughter, Ann Sue, had been born in 1864 - so, presumably, William Reece must have received some leave home from the army during the three years he was in service!) Upon returning home to Clay County, William Reece settled down once again to the life of a farmer. He and Sarah gave birth to a third child, a son, on 23 April 1870. They named him Stephen Willis. Whatever happiness William and Sarah (Singer) Reece experienced in raising their three growing children in the bucolic setting of Larkinsburg Township during the decade of the 1870's came to an abrupt end on Tuesday, 04 March 1879. That was the day that William Reece died tragically young (in his fortieth year) of pneumonia. If that were not enough of a tragedy for his young children to suffer, they had to also endure the death (again, from pneumonia) of their dear mother just three days later (according to probate papers on file at the Clay County courthouse). Sarah (Singer) Reece was buried beside her husband in the Andy Fender Cemetery of Larkinsburg Township in Clay County. Though Sarah does not have a grave marker, your author was assured by his grandmother, Edna [Reece] McArtor, a granddaughter of William and Sarah) that Sarah was, indeed, buried next to William. William Reece, on the other hand, does have a grave marker as he was entitled to one free of charge from the government since he was a veteran of the Civil War. This plain, but dignified, marker can still be found and read (barely!) in the Andy Fender Cemetery today. It states simply: "William Reese, Pvt. 98 Ill. Inf." Paying homage for the first time at this grave marker was one of your author's greatest thrills as a family historian and Civil War enthusiast. That happy occasion took place in October 1985 when your author visited the gravesite of William Reece for the first time with his aged and nearly crippled grandmother, Edna (Reece) McArtor, who valiantly made the long, difficult trek from Chicago to the Andy Fender Cemetery in order to help your author locate William's grave. Submitted to FindaGrave.com by Pansy Limes, cousin of the author, H. Harvey Barfield, III	Reece, William (I55707)
10580	William Riley Atchison was born in Kentucky while his family was enroute to Lawrence County, Indiana. Eleven days later his family arrived at their destination Feb 22,1830, having traveled by wagon train from North Carolina. Many families came on this train in search of land. He went to Clay County, Illinois after the Civil War. His two younger brothers served in Co. K, 17th Indiana Volunteers, and others of the same family did also. There were several different spellings, but the same ancestors.	Atchison, William Riley (I53663)
10581	William Robert Barnes, 78, formerly of Clay City, died Wednesday at 11:40 p.m. at Miamisburg, Ohio, where he has been living in retirement. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the Easley Funeral Home in Clay City with burial in Clay City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 until 9 p.m. Friday. His wife passed away in October 1969. He is survived by a son, John R. Barnes of Chicago, four step-sons, Stanley Carter of Ohio, Laurel Carter of Minnesota, Earl and George Carter of Montana and four step-daughters, Mrs. Rosalie Corle of Montana, Mrs. Blanche Comet of California, Mrs. Swigart and Mrs. Fern Eyer, both of Ohio. There are 20 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Information retrieved from the Olney (IL) Daily Mail, Aug. 20, 1970, edition. Contributor: Cindy - clfoerster@msn.com	BARNES, William R. (I29275)
10582	William Roy Adamson, 92, Olney, died Friday evening at Richland Memorial Hospital.	Adamson, William Roy (I21139)
10583	William S. Hough, 76, formerly of Olney, died suddenly Monday afternoon at his home south of Clay City.	Hough, William Sherman (I18043)
10584	William Seth Hosselton, 86, Flora, died at the Clay County Hospital in Flora at 8 a.m. Saturday. Services will be at the Hosselton Funeral Home in Cisne at 2 p.m. Tuesday with Bro. H.A. Dasch presiding. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. Monday. Burial is in the Floral Garden of Memories in Flora. Mr. Hosselton was born in Wayne County on April 29, 1894 to Luther and Lillie (Hubble) Hosselton. He married Dorothy Moseley on Sept. 3, 1913, and she died in 1967. He was a retired farmer in Ziff township, Wayne County. He was a member of the Methodist faith. He is survived by five sons, Harold, Fairfield, Gill, Clay City, Russell, Perryton, Texas, and Joe and Lindy, both of Flora; a daughter, Mrs. Harold (Clarabell) Davis, Flora; a brother, Scott, Clay City; 15 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; a son, Luther Jr.; brother, Hubert; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his parents. Olney Daily Mail (IL)	Hosselton, William Seth (I36886)
10585	William Smith, 93, Albion, died Friday April 20, 1990 at 3 a.m. at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel.	Smith, William M. (I37704)
10586	William T. "Bill" Hampton, 80, of Flora, IL died at 4:15 AM Sunday, April 3, 2011 at his home in Flora. He was born May 9, 1930 in Wardell, MO to George & Esther (Bush) Hampton. He married Cheryl Lents on March 25, 1967 in DeKalb, IL. He was a truck driver retiring from Best Way, Inc. in Vincennes, IN and a member of Elm Street Christian Church in Olney, IL. Bill enjoyed fishing, gardening, wildlife, the outdoors, and taking care of his family. He is survived by his wife: Cheryl Hampton; daughters: Cheryl Headlee and Renae Fitch; brothers: Jimmy and Wilbur Hampton; sisters: Betty Daniels and Inez Cossey; and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, a brother, and a granddaughter (Kristian Brown). A first marriage was to Mary V Yandell-Hampton who he married in 1949. His children with her were Jenny, Vickie, Joyce, Bill, June, and Myshell (They also survive). Private funeral services were accorded with burial in Floral Garden of Memories, Flora. Memorials to Clay County Cancer Support Group or Clay County Hospice. Frank & Bright Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.	Hampton, William Thomas 'Bill' (I879)
10587	William T. Sons, well-known Lamard township farmer, passed away October 18th, while visiting his daughter, Mrs. John V. Strole in Chadbourn, N.C. Mr. Sons had recently gone to spend the winter with his daughter at Chadbourn, N. C. where he passed away, following a few days of illness, October 18, 1938, age 81 years, 11 months and 8 days.	Sons, William Thomas 'Sawblade Bill' (I41747)
10588	William Tell Balmer, 83, of Claremont Township, died this morning at Richland Memorial Hospital, after having been a patient there for a week.	BALMER, William Tell (I25344)
10589	WILLIAM THOMAS WELLS William Thomas Wells, son of Albert and Mary Wells, was born in Wayne County, Illinois, September 9, 1875, and departed this life at his home in Oxford, Nebr., on October 10, 1937, aged 62 years, one month and one day. He grew to young manhood in Wayne County, Ill., where he resided with his parents and two sisters. His parents and one sister, Lily, preceded him in death. Two additional sisters died in childhood. On December 24, 1902, he was united in marriage to Laura Bell Campbell. To this union six daughters were born, two of whom preceded him in death. In 1902 he and his wife moved to East St. Louis, returning to Wayne County, Ill., after a period of two years where they continued to live for five years. In 1909 he removed with his family to Furnas County, Nebr., where he continued to live to the end of his earthly sojourn. He located on a farm southwest of Beaver City in Spring Green neighborhood where he resided for many years. In 1928 he moved his family to a farm north of Beaver City residing there four years. On account of ill health Mr. Wells retired from the farm in 1932, moving into Beaver City, and later to Oxford, where he was living at the time of his death. He had been in ill health for the past 8 years and the last 8 weeks of his life was confined to his bed. He was a patient sufferer, a kind, loving, and thoughtful husband and father, always ready to help everyone. He was highly respected and loved by all who knew him. At an early age he was confirmed in the Baptist faith in which he lived and died. He leaves to mourn his passing a loving wife and four daughters: Mrs. Mamie Hess of Oxford, Nebr.; Mrs. Florence Cole of Lexington, Nebr.; Mrs. Lucille Quinn of Beaver City, Nebr.; and Miss Dorothy who is yet at home. All were present and helped to care for their father in his last illness. There are three grandchildren: Billie and Bonnie Hess of Oxford and Bobby Brouhard of Lexington. Also one sister, Mrs. Jane Duke of Rinard, Ill., besides other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church in Beaver City, Wednesday, October 13, conducted by Rev. G. P. Clark of the Christian Church. Mrs. E. T. Carter and Mrs. G. P. Clark, accompanied by Mrs. V. L. Marble, sang: The Old Rugged Cross, Saved By Grace and In The Garden. Pallbearers were Wm. Hollinger, Charles Kurtz, Orville Ruby, John Sievers, Ralph Harding and W. W. Lamb. Interment was in the Beaver City Mount Hope Cemetery.	Wells, William Thomas (I25419)
10590	William Todd Martell, Sr., 77, of Flora passed away at 10:36 p.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the Burge House in Flora. It was Mr. Martell's wishes for cremation and a family Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. His cremated remains will be interred at the Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs.	Martell, William 'Todd Bill' Sr. (I35757)
10591	William W. Cornwell, 78, of Vincennes route 5, died at his home at 12:30 a.m. Saturday. Surviving are the widow, Mary Cornwell, four sons, Charles, Lester and Clarence Cornwell of Vincennes, and Raymond Cornwell of East Prairie, Mo., and two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Hartsbury and Mrs Dorothy Rose of Vincennes; a sister, Mrs Nellie Bourkey of Bloomington, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. The body is at the Stocker funeral home where friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be conducted from the Pentecostal Church at Beal at 2 p.m. Monday, Rev. Conrad McGill officiating. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.	Cornwell, William Wesley (I5923)
10592	William W. Weagel, 91, of Sumner, formerly of Berryville, died at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1988 at the Bridgeport Nursing Home. Services will be in the Memorial Chapel of Summers Funeral Home with the Rev. James Rue presiding. Burial in the Moravian Cemetery in West Salem with Military graveside rites performed by the Olney Veterans Organizations. Mr. Weagel was born Dec. 11, 1896 in Berryville, the son of Joseph and Louisa (Keen) Weagel. He married Elsie Hossel in March 1920. She preceded him in death in October 1931. He married Ella Hasler on Dec. 16, 1933. She preceded him in death on July 12, 1986. He was a farmer, member of the Berryville Church of Christ and a World War I Army Veteran. Survivors include two sons, Henry of Olney and Kenneth of Warren, Mich.; one sister, Louvre Hasler, Sumner; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, two wives, one sister and one brother. Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)	Weagel, William W. (I1275)
10593	William was a Pearl Harbor Survivor.	Hess, William Thomas (I25428)
10594	William was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served in the Battle of the Bulge under General Patton in 1941 to 1945. He was a member of the auxiliary Oddfellows Hall. He had a great love for music and playing his guitar, and spending time with family and loved ones.	Fulk, William R. 'Bill' Sr. (I4231)
10595	William was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served in the Battle of the Bulge under General Patton in 1941 to 1945.	Fulk, William R. 'Bill' Sr. (I4231)
10596	William was the son of Celesta Quimby. He retired in 1984 after 35 years as a foreman at Wagner Casting and Chambers, Bering, Quinlan. He married Wilma Jones July 2, 1969. Herald & Review April 7, 2002	QUIMBY, William Lee (I37209)
10597	William Wendell Wille, 44, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., died in the plane crash there Feb. 3. He was a self-employed pilot. Memorial services will be at the Noble Cardascio Funeral Home with Bro. Gene Everett presiding. He was born in East Alton Oct. 5, 1936 to Charles H. and Sarah Rachael (Griffin) Wille. He was in the Army. He is survived by three sons, David, Michael, and Richard, all of Cottage Hill; a daughter Susann, Cottage Hill; a brother, Charles A. Wille, Clay City; a sister, Lois Bernice, Topeka, Kan., and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wille, Topeka. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, February, 1981.	Wille, William Wendel (I17920)
10598	William's obituary says her last name was Hitchcock.	Baldwin, Lucy M. (I32450)
10599	Willis J. Payne, 56, of Whittington died Saturday, May 14, 2011, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with the Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Burial will be in the Ewing Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He was born in Christopher on Nov. 6, 1954, the son of Jack and Margaret (Allaway) Payne. He married Carrie (Gregory) on Nov. 26, 1977, and she survives. Mr. Payne was a farmer for many years, and had been a volunteer with the Ewing-Northern Fire Department. Willis owned and operated with his family the Payne Mowing Service. Mr. Payne is survived by his wife, Carrie Payne of Whittington; children, Lesli and Steve Spitzner of Clay City, Jim and Brandee Payne of Ewing, Jeremy Payne and fiancée Elizabeth Jeter of Benton, Jordan Payne of Whittington and Jilissa Payne of Whittington; grandchildren, Peyton and Paige Spitzner, Lane and Allee Wellen, Jaxson and Emmerson Payne, Kaitlyn Manning and Kynlee Payne; two sisters, Jeanne Cremeens and husband, Scott, of Florida, and Carolyn Anderson and husband, Bill, of Altamont; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Payne was preceded in death by his parents and by an aunt, Wilma Sturm.	Payne, Willis J. (I55927)
10600	Wilma Angle, 84, of Olney, died at 2:50 a.m. Sunday, December 22, 2013, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney with Reverend Father Ron Weber officiating. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013 at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney and from noon-1 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will follow Mass in St. Joseph Cemetery in Stringtown. Mrs. Angle was born August 28, 1929, in Richland County, the daughter of Edmund and Veronica (Roth) Schneider. She married Francis "Bob" Angle on November 23, 1955. He preceded her in death on December 10, 1987. Wilma had worked at the old shoe factory and Appliance+ Store. She was registered with the Girl Scouts of America for more than 40 years. She served as a leader of two troops in Shagbark Council for more than 33 years, spending more than 6,300 hours of her life in troop meetings, teaching life skills, camping skills, and assisting girls with hundreds of badges. Wilma served many leadership positions in Richland County, including being a basic leadership trainer, first-aid trainer, a mentor for new leaders, day camp unit leader, day camp committee member, cookie and calendar committee, and coordinator of many local and council events. She was awarded one of the highest council awards for a volunteer, "The Pride of Shagbark Council." The Belleville Diocese also awarded her the St. Anne's Medal for Girl Scout leaders. She also served as a volunteer with the Catholic Youth Group for four years, St. Joseph's Women's Guild for many years, and also volunteered with Small Treasures Day Care for 10 years. For her years of service to the Girl Scouts and devotion to her family and the community, she was named Woman of the Year for Richland County. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney. Wilma is survived by a son, Jeffrey J. Angle and wife Teresa J., of Fairfield; daughter, Renee M. Angle, of Olney; daughter, Kristi J. Crawford and husband Tony, of Olney; grandchildren, Jordan Angle, of Columbus, Ohio, Kacie Crawford, of Olney, and Courtney Crawford, of Olney; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, special friend, Lucky Redman, sisters, Alberta Zuber, Ann Harms, Marcella Schneider, Rozella Richey, and Aldelphia Weiler, and brothers, Cletus, Eustace, Carl and Eugene Schneider. Online condolences may be left at www.summerskistler.com. Memorials may be made to Richland County Girl Scouts or St. Joseph Foundation Trust. Olney Daily Mail (IL)	Schneider, Wilma Jean (I51454)

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William H. Geis, 64, formerly of the Noble community, passed away Wednesday evening at his home in Evansville, following ill health due to cancer.

Geis, William Henry (I2244)

10552

William H. Heninger, 87, of Flora, IL died at 7:50 PM Friday, April 29, 2011 at Flora Health Care Center in Flora.

He was born August 25, 1923 in Xenia, IL to Richard Ellis & Bertha May (Rush) Heninger. He married Esther Mae Colclasure Leathers on September 24, 1951 in Flora. She preceded him on September 19, 2004.

Mr. Heninger was an oil field worker, also worked for Valley Steel, was a member of First Christian Church of Flora, and served in the medical corps in the U.S. Army during WWII earning 2 bronze stars.

He is survived by 2 sons: Charles (Jackie) Leathers of Flora and Stanley (Janet) Leathers of Marion, OH; 5 grandchildren: Clayton (Teri) Leathers of Salem, Blake Leathers of Flora, Debbie (Kelly) Dannells of Flora, Jeff Leathers of Virginia Beach, VA, Rodney Leathers of Marion, OH; along with several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Wednesday (May 4, 2011) at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with military honors presented at the conclusion of the service.

Burial will be in Oak Mound Cemetery, Xenia. Visitation will be from 1 PM until time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to that of the donor's choice.

Heninger, William H. (I17394)

10553

William H. Schofield, 70, of Clay City, died on Friday, January 10, 2020 at his residence. Bill was born on September 22, 1949 in Clay County, IL, the son of Rawleigh Wilson and Marcella Jane (Dunahee) Schofield. He married Pam (Forbes) on March 17, 1979 in Marion, IL and she survives.

Bill was a graduate of Clay City High School, class of 1967. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the US Army, 1st Calvary, where he was a heavy equipment operator from 1970-71. When he returned home, he went to Barber College and barbered for many years. He worked for Sulsberger Oil Drilling Company as a roughneck.

Bill worked as a correctional officer at Stateville Correctional Center. After receiving his teachers certificate, he continued working for IDOC as a barber teacher at Sheridan Correctional Center. Upon retiring from IDOC he was a truck driver, along with his sister Teresa, for Ed Lewis Trucking Co. Bill enjoyed raising beagle hounds, including a National Field Champion Beagle. He also raised goats and horses.

Bill was a strong Christian man who stood on strong biblical principles. He was a great example to his children, grandchildren, and to all those that knew him. Bill loved his family, especially his sweetie, Pam.

Bill is survived by his wife of 40 years, Pam Schofield of Clay City; daughter, Shannon Hohlbauch of Fairfield, IL; son, Wm. Matthew (Tina) Brown of Shorewood, IL; son, William Christopher of Clay City; daughter, Teresa (Brent) Moore of Bremen, KY; daughter, Pamela Smith of Flora; bonus-mother, Sally Schofield of Flora; 14 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and one on the way; brother, Darrell Schofield; sisters, Janet (David) Steckenrider, Melody (Steve) Sowers, and Angela (Carl) Hemrich; special brother and sister, Charlie and Sharon Allen; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister; Teresa Schofield-Borton.

Memorials can be made to Clay County Hospice.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City.

Schofield, William Hancie 'Bill' (I20302)

10554

William Harold Madding, 86, of Decatur, entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday January, 9 2008 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

William was born January 31, 1921 in Mt. Erie, Illinois the son of Seymour and Susan Jane Madding. He met Marjorie E. Neal in a bowling alley in Bement, Illinois and they married in 1948. To this union were born Gregory Neal Madding, Lovell Dale Madding and Pamela Jo Madding. William and Marjorie were united in marriage until her death in 1986. He later married Virginia Mae Howenstine in 1989. She resides in Decatur.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, four sisters, his first wife Marjorie, and his son Gregory.

Madding, William Harold (I1465)

10555

William Henry "Pikey" Allgood was a veteran of the Revolutionary war. He enlisted in Virginia on November 11, 1776 to serve three years in the Georgia Co. commanded by Capt. Isaac Hicks in the regiment commanded by Col. Scriven.

Marching to Savannah, he was put under the command of Capt. Clem Nash and then later was captured at the surrender of Sunbury, while serving under Maj. Lane. He was held prisoner on a British ship at Savannah for over nine months making his escape while the city was being besiedged in the early fall of 1779 by Count D'Estaing and General Lincoln. He found his regiment broken up but rejoined the army, taking part in the retreat to Charleston. There he was discharged, presumably by General McIntosh. He later served his country again in the Virginia Co. of Capt. Michael Rudolph in the Legion of Lee for 18 months until being discharged at Salisbury. During this time he took part in numerous military engagements, the last two being at Ninety-Six and Eutaw Springs, where General Greene was "Victorious".

For his Revolutionary war service, he was awarded 840 acres of land in Surry County North Carolina.

Allgood, William Henry 'Pikey' (I3996)

10556

William Henry Harmon 18 years, son of Robert Lee Harmon and Nancy Bartlett, living near Troy School, died last Saturaday of Brights Disease.

HARMON, William Henry (I40929)

10557

William Henry Harmon work as a Janitor over in Troy School House.
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HARMON, William Henry (I40929)

10558

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Houser, W. (I16102)

10559

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Cooper, J.J. (I15096)

10560

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10561

William J. Bangert, age 75, well known and respected citizen of the Ingraham community, passed away early Sunday morning at the Burgin Nursing Manor, where he had been a resident for the past two weeks.

Bangert, William Joseph 'Willie' (I38329)

10562

William J. Beare, 86, of Flora, died April 24, 2005, at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

Beare, William Johnson (I43149)

10563

William J. Boyd, age 96, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.

William was born April 25, 1921, in Cisne, the son of Otto and Marie (Hill) Boyd. He married Virgie Aileen Landreth in St. Louis, Missouri. She preceded him in death on April 17, 1989.

William was a recipient of the Purple Heart during his service to the country as an Army Air Force medic during World War II, and was present during the Japanese surrender. He operated a radiator shop for many years, advertising it as the Best place in town to take a leak. He could fix almost anything, and enjoyed the process of tinkering and repairing things to help others. He had been a member of the Flora American Legion, Flora VFW, and Flora Moose, and a past member of the Eagles.

He is survived by his children: Sandra (Nile) Stoltz of Springfield, William G. Boyd of Olney, Cheryl (Donald) Dulaney of Flora, Cathy Jo Boyd of Phoenix, Arizona, and Kelly (Jeff) Hatcher of Cisne. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; a son: Jeffrey David Boyd; an infant daughter: Shellie Ray in 1969; a grandson: Brad Staley; two brothers: Jim and Volney Boyd; and two sisters: Lyndel Oliver and Iva Roberts.

A memorial service for William Boyd will be 7 p.m. Monday, November 6, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation from 6-7 p.m. Military Honors will be presented at the beginning of the service. Memorial donations may be given to the local D.A.V.

Boyd, William Jean (I40519)

10564

William James Levitt was born to Noah Levitt (6-9-1799 to 1-9-1856) and Mary Phillips Levitt (10-22-1811 to 11-30-1898). He married Lydia Ann Wammack on 3-16-1854.

They were staunch members of the Christian Church and good business people. They lived one mile east of Sailor Springs on Levitt Prarie, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois.

They were the parents of Charles Levitt.

William James Levitt was known as "Red Bill".

Levitt, William James 'Red Bill' (I27492)

10565

William L. "Pete" Slankard, 94, of Noble, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.

Pete was born on April 9, 1927 in Harrisburg, Illinois, the son of Roy Slankard and Eva (Dorsey). He married to Neva Elizabeth Wyatt on May 5, 1945, and she preceded him in death on December 18, 2001.

Pete was a US Navy WW II Navy Veteran and served aboard the USS Yorktown. He enjoyed rebuilding old cars, trucks, tractors, and riding motorcycles. Pete worked in the oil field, coal mines, and did construction.

Pete is survived by his son, Garry Slankard and wife Theresa, son, Jerry Slankard and wife Judy, son, Jim Slankard and wife Tammy, son, Billy Dean Slankard and wife Cheryl, special friend, Joan Weiss grandchildren, Mark (Cigdem) Slankard, Melanie Mehay, Tina (Ted) Lawver, Terrie (Will) Calhoun, Mindy (David) Hoopingarner, Tracey (Ken) McCracken, Ted (Tina) Slankard, Kyle (Trisha) Slankard, Diedre Slankard, Adam Slankard, Jacob Slankard, Tiffany (David) Cowger, Gwen (Jerome) Scheibel, Bill (Stephanie) Slankard; and numerous great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Neva Elizabeth Slankard; brothers, Chuck, Leroy, Bill, and Ralph Slankard, and sisters, Lena and Joyce.

A funeral service for Pete will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney, with a visitation beginning one-hour prior. Full Military Rites will be performed at the funeral home.

Interment will occur at a later date at Zif Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to Fox River Apartments.

Slankard, William L. "Pete" (I22025)

10566

William L. 'Junior' Schnepper, age 91, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Junior was born January 1, 1925, in Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, the son of William and Laura (Koehler) Schnepper. He was united in marriage to Evelyn (Devore) in Flora. Evelyn preceded him in death on May 17, 2009.

An outdoorsman at heart, he spent a lifetime working on the land of the family farm, and trapping. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and was stationed at Saipan. He was a 63-year member of the Sailor Springs American Legion Post #230. Junior was a longtime member of the Fairfield and Olney Coin Clubs, and he and Evelyn enjoyed attending their meetings and events.

He is survived by seven children: Richard (wife Delores) Schnepper, Gary (wife Linda) Schnepper, Danny (wife Cathy) Schnepper, Barbara (husband Dana) Milligan, John (wife Kris) Schnepper, Paul (wife Regina) Schnepper, and Glenn (wife Linda) Schnepper; ten grandsons: Jeriad, Jason, Scott, Chad, Ryan, Michael, Josh, William, Brian, and Andrew; eight granddaughters: Emily, Josie, Jessica, Amanda, Sarah, Hanna, Abbey, and Allison; 24 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law: Clara Willis of Olney and Zelda Devore of Flora; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and a brother: Francis Sam Schnepper.

Private family services will be conducted with entombment at Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, where military funeral honors will be presented. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Hospice or the Sailor Springs American Legion and these will be accepted through the funeral home.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.

Schnepper, William L. 'Junior' (I32539)

10567

William L. Funk, 79, of Bethany went to be with his Lord and loving wife at 7:35 a.m. Sunday July 11, 1999 in the Sullivan Living Center.

Funk, William L. (I37141)

10568

William L. Maglone Sr. passed away at St Mary's hospital, November 7 2022 at 9:46 a.m. Bill went to be with the Lord. He was born in Flora, Illinois on November 27, 1950. The son of Marvin L. Maglone and Mary W. Miller. Bill married Barbara J (Mears) Shingleton, July 4, 1987, in Decatur Illinois. They were married 35 years.

Bill had two sisters, LaVera (Bill) Hensley Decatur IL. and LuElla (Kenneth) Cummins of Burleson, TX. a brother Arther Maglone (Thelma) Virginia Beach, VA.

His children were Jerry Maglone Chicago, IL., Brian Maglone Decatur, IL., Duane (Roberta) Maglone, Decatur, IL., and Christina Maglone, Decatur IL. Step-children, Oscar Shingleton (Kalee) Decatur, IL., Doris Leesman Decatur, IL., and Everette Shingleton Granet, OK.

Grand children, Roger Maglone, Ryan Maglone, Krissy Maglone, Dustin Maglone, Jacob Maglone, Mitchell Maglone, and Leeanna Maglone. Step - grandchildren, Elizabeth Stanley, James Stanley, Ronnie Leesman, Morgann Shingleton, Hialeah Shingleton, Christopher Shingleton, Katylenn Shingleton. Kayla Binkley, Shelby Binkley. Great-grandchildren, Rose Zeimer, Logan Maple, and Brianna Maple, Kiari and Jace.

Bill's first job was at Decatur Memorial hospital, He worked at, Kelly Potato Chip Factory, the Star gas Station, Decatur Window Cleaners, Decatur Auto Auction, and for 30 years he owned and operated BJ's Cleaning Service before retiring.

Bill served as vice-president and president of the Crusin Roosters Car Club. He loved restoring old cars and remodeling his home and building things. He loved playing his guitars and loved old music and movies. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family and searching his family tree.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, two infant sisters, grandson, Austin Binkley, and two great granddaughters.

Memorial service is incomplete, at Meridian Community Church of God.

MAGLONE, William Laval 'Bill' Sr. (I5806)

10569

William L. Stanford, 74, Flora, died at 5:10 a.m. today, Jan 4, in his home.

Services will be 2 p.m. Monday in Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in St. Stephen's Catholic Church Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association.

Mr. Stanford was born July 12, 1910, in Clay City, the son of Eugene D. and Ella (Blacklidge) Stanford. He married Berniece C. Chaffin Sept. 26, 1942 in Flora and she preceded him in death Oct. 14, 1984.

He was a farmer and a member of the Harmony Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Flora Elks; the Clay County Farm Bureau, a 32 year board member of Clay Electric Co-Operative, Inc., having served as president for several years. He was also a Clay Electric Co-Operative representative to the Association of Illinois Electric Co-Operative and Soyland Power Co-Operative and Natural Rural Electric Co-Operative Association.

Survivors include three brothers, Frank, Clay City; Harold, Flora; Carroll, Campbell, Ca.; three sisters, Mrs. Imogene Winchester,Flora; Mrs.Glenn,(Mildred) Welsh, Clay City; and Mrs. Frances Bones, Olney; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son and a sister.

Olney Daily Mail (IL)
4 January 1985

Stanford, William Lewis 'Bill' (I19218)

10570

William L. Volk, 91, a resident of the Wendelin community, passed away last night at the Olney Care Center following a long period of ill health.

Funeral Mass will be recited in the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin with his son, the Rev. Fr. William Volk, the celebrant. Interment will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be in the Summers Funeral Home with a prayer service.

Mr. Volk was a native of Jasper County and lived most of his lifetime there, where he operated a farm. He was the son of Anton Volk and Philomena Rauch Volk. He was married to Sophia Dorn the year of 1910. Mr. Volk was a lifelong member of the Holy Cross Church at Wendelin.

He leaves his wife, Sophia, and the following children: The Rev. Fr. William Volk of Rome, Italy, Neil and Delbert Volk, both of Olney, Gilbert Volk, Mrs. Annette Weber, and Mrs. Cathryn Fehrenbacher, all of Ingraham, Joe Volk of Wakefield, Odillo Volk of Anton, Ohio and Mrs. Lucille Dallmier of Willow Hill.

There are 61 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren. He also leaves two brothers and three sisters: Anton and Henry Volk, both of Ingraham, Mrs.Elizabeth McKee of Delphus,Ohio, Mrs. Agatha Mundy of Bemont and Mrs. Minnie Kocher of Newton.

His parents, a son, Urban Volk, who was killed in the service of his country, three infant sons, three grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters have preceded him in death: Frank Volk, Kate Kistner, Rose Volk, Mary Gumble, and an infant brother.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Jan, 1977

VOLK, William Ludwig (I40752)

10571

William Lee Blair, 89, of Decatur, left Aspen Care Memory for his Heavenly Home on Thursday, May 4, 2017.

On November 3, 1948, he and Adeline Wolf were united in marriage in Louisville, IL. Lee was a post WW II veteran. He served on the island of Guam from 1946-1948 as a Navy Seabee, construction battalion.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Adeline and three sisters.

He is survived by his daughter, Faye Bennett and husband Greg of Windsor; granddaughter Ashley Bennett; grandson William Drew and wife Danielle; brother Robert Bob Bair and wife Nellie, and many nieces and nephews.

Private family graveside services will be at the Red Brush Cemetery in Louisville. Lee attended Calvary Baptist Church in Decatur. Lovins Lockart Funeral Home in Windsor is assisting the family.

Obituary: Lovins Lockart Funeral Home - Windsor, Illinois

Blair, William Leroy (I43229)

10572

WILLIAM LOWELL SPARR, 82, of Cisne, IL passed away 7:30AM Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

William Lowell was born October 2, 1931 in Cisne, IL to Fred and Bertha (Miller) Sparr. He never married.

William Lowell was a retired farmer and formerly served thirty-six years as Elm River Township Road Commissioner.

He was a veteran of the Korean conflict and a member of the Cisne American Legion, Enterprise United Methodist Church, Cisne; and Flora VFW.

William Lowell is survived by one brother-in-law Harold (Mary) Holmes ; two step-sisters Shirley (Fred) Shelton and Peggy (David) Loehr; two step-brothers Larry (Jenny) Laird and Jerry (Cecilia). Six nieces and nephews George (Ruth Ann) Holmes; David Holmes; John (Sharon) Bolen, and Debbie Bolen, Robin Bolen, and Billie Jo Bolen; several great and great-great nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by two sisters Rosalee Bolen and Anna Mae Holmes, his parents and step-mother Ellen Sparr.

Funeral services for William Lowell Sparr was at Hosselton Funeral Home.

Burial was in Evangelical Cemetery near Cisne, IL.

There was a military service held at the cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Cisne American Legion.

SPARR, William Lowell (I48819)

10573

William M. Hosselton was born March 12, 1895, at Clay County, Ill., the son of Charles and Emma Stanford Hosselton.

He received his education in a Clay County School.

He was united in marriage to Lorena C. Babcock of Flora, Ill. on Jan. 2, 1916, at Flora, Ill.

The couple came to Iowa after their marriage, and farmed near Vincent, Webster City, Clarion, and Eagle Grove. They moved to Eagle Grove in 1948.

Mrs. Hosselton passed away in 1969.

Mr. Hosselton maintained his home in Eagle Grove for a time, then moved to Arizona for a time. He returned to Eagle Grove, and later to the Belmond Nursing Home where he passed away on March 28, at the age of 80 years and 16 days.

He is survived by one son, William, Jr., Milwaukee, Wisc.; five daughters: Vivian, Mrs. Steve Trausch, Tuscon, Ariz.; Mrs. Margaret Dahlke, Granger, Washington; Jeanette, Mrs. Jean Cammack, San Antonio, Tex.; Joyce, Mrs. Maurice Chelesvig, Belmond; Mrs. Jacqueline Jahnke, Webster City; two sisters: Mrs. Dorothy Clauson, Mesa, Ariz; and Mrs. Nellie Blankenship, Litchfield, Ill.; 16 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two sisters, one son, Galen, and two grandchildren.

Mr. Hosselton was a member of the United Methodist Church.

Funeral services were held Tuesday April 1, at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, Eagle Grove, Rev. Donald Glazier officiated and burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Eagle Grove.

Source: EAGLE GROVE EAGLE, April 3, 1975, page 10

Hosselton, William Mordecai (I50900)

10574

William may have been born in Greene County, Indiana

Harmon, William Henry (I23335)

10575

William Nussbaum, 76, prominent retired farmer who resided at 66 West Van Buren street in Berne, passed away suddenly Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock after suffering a heart attack . He had been in failing health since February 15.

Nussbaum, William (I4679)

10576

William Provines, 81, died last Thursday at the home of his son, W. F. Provines, in southeast Olney township.

PROVINE, William Woods (I37624)

10577

William R. "Boone" Hiser, 81, of Olney, IL, formerly of Clay City, died November 4, 2004 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Mr. Hiser was born July 16, 1923 in Clay County, the son of William and Lila Hunley Hiser. he married Lois Praxel September 14, 1945.

He worked for the Ill. Dept. of Corrections and formerly the Clay County Sheriff's Dept., and was a World War II Army veteran, serving with the 3rd Infantry.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Sharon Welty and Karyl Eikleberry; one sister, Patsy Cordell; two grandchildren; and step-grandchildren and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents, a brother and a sister.

Private family graveside services were held at the Clay City Cemetery with full military rites conducted by the Olney Veterans Organizations.

Summers-Kistler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hiser, William Robert 'Boone' Jr. (I18454)

10578

William Reece
Co C, 98th Illinois Infantry;
Residence Mason IL;
Enlisted on 8/14/1862 as a Private.
On 9/3/1862 he mustered into "C" Co. IL 98th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 6/27/1865 at Edgefield, TN

Reece, William (I55707)

10579

William Reece was born 02 May 1838 in Clay County, Indiana. He was the seventh child of Elijah and Sarah (Pipes) Reece who had migrated to Clay County, Indiana from Clermont County, Ohio in the early 1830s. After Elijah Reece died on 18 April 1848, his widow, Sarah, migrated to Clay County, Illinois with her children - including her son, William.

According to the marriage records of the Clay County courthouse, William Reece (age 18) married Sarah A. Singer (age 15) on 14 December 1856. Sarah had been born in Louisville, Kentucky on 27 November 1841. She was the daughter of Willis and Sarah (Blake) Singer. Like most people of that time in Clay County, William and Sarah (Singer) Reece were farmers. They were recorded as such in the 1860 federal census. Listed with them is their first child, a daughter named Nancy Jane, who was born in 1859. Some of William's and Sarah's neighbors at this included the William Meares family, the Andrew Fender family, the Isaac Edwards family, and the John Landreth family.

When the Civil War erupted in April 1861, William Reece must have spent many a long hour discussing the ramifications of this life-changing conflict with his family and friends - particularly, his older brother, Isaac Reece. Of particular interest to these two struggling farmers with growing families was the $100 bounty that the government promised to each recruit (with $25 being paid immediately upon mustering in). Eventually, William and Isaac Reece decided to enlist in the Union army. The two brothers were mustered together into Company C of the 98th Illinois Infantry on 03 September 1862 in Centralia, Illinois. Both William and Isaac Reece served honorably during their three-year tours of duty.

William, in particular, was present for most of the company muster rolls from 04 September 1862 to 27 June 1865 (some 17 in all). The only Company Muster Rolls he missed were the one in "Nov & Dec, 1864" when he was "detached with wagon train, Nashville, Tennessee," and the one in "March & Apr, 1865" when he was "Detached with wagon train, Eastport, Miss., 13/65."

After being mustered out of the army at Nashville, Tennessee on 27 June 1865, William Reece returned home to his wife and two daughters. (A second daughter, Ann Sue, had been born in 1864 - so, presumably, William Reece must have received some leave home from the army during the three years he was in service!) Upon returning home to Clay County, William Reece settled down once again to the life of a farmer. He and Sarah gave birth to a third child, a son, on 23 April 1870. They named him Stephen Willis.

Whatever happiness William and Sarah (Singer) Reece experienced in raising their three growing children in the bucolic setting of Larkinsburg Township during the decade of the 1870's came to an abrupt end on Tuesday, 04 March 1879. That was the day that William Reece died tragically young (in his fortieth year) of pneumonia. If that were not enough of a tragedy for his young children to suffer, they had to also endure the death (again, from pneumonia) of their dear mother just three days later (according to probate papers on file at the Clay County courthouse).

Sarah (Singer) Reece was buried beside her husband in the Andy Fender Cemetery of Larkinsburg Township in Clay County. Though Sarah does not have a grave marker, your author was assured by his grandmother, Edna [Reece] McArtor, a granddaughter of William and Sarah) that Sarah was, indeed, buried next to William.

William Reece, on the other hand, does have a grave marker as he was entitled to one free of charge from the government since he was a veteran of the Civil War. This plain, but dignified, marker can still be found and read (barely!) in the Andy Fender Cemetery today. It states simply:

"William Reese, Pvt. 98 Ill. Inf."

Paying homage for the first time at this grave marker was one of your author's greatest thrills as a family historian and Civil War enthusiast. That happy occasion took place in October 1985 when your author visited the gravesite of William Reece for the first time with his aged and nearly crippled grandmother, Edna (Reece) McArtor, who valiantly made the long, difficult trek from Chicago to the Andy Fender Cemetery in order to help your author locate William's grave.

Submitted to FindaGrave.com by Pansy Limes, cousin of the author, H. Harvey Barfield, III

Reece, William (I55707)

10580

William Riley Atchison was born in Kentucky while his family was enroute to Lawrence County, Indiana. Eleven days later his family arrived at their destination Feb 22,1830, having traveled by wagon train from North Carolina.

Many families came on this train in search of land. He went to Clay County, Illinois after the Civil War. His two younger brothers served in Co. K, 17th Indiana Volunteers, and others of the same family did also. There were several different spellings, but the same ancestors.

Atchison, William Riley (I53663)

10581

William Robert Barnes, 78, formerly of Clay City, died Wednesday at 11:40 p.m. at Miamisburg, Ohio, where he has been living in retirement.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the Easley Funeral Home in Clay City with burial in Clay City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 until 9 p.m. Friday. His wife passed away in October 1969.

He is survived by a son, John R. Barnes of Chicago, four step-sons, Stanley Carter of Ohio, Laurel Carter of Minnesota, Earl and George
Carter of Montana and four step-daughters, Mrs. Rosalie Corle of Montana, Mrs. Blanche Comet of California, Mrs. Swigart and Mrs. Fern Eyer, both of Ohio. There are 20 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Information retrieved from the Olney (IL) Daily Mail, Aug. 20, 1970, edition.

Contributor:
Cindy - clfoerster@msn.com

BARNES, William R. (I29275)

10582

William Roy Adamson, 92, Olney, died Friday evening at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Adamson, William Roy (I21139)

10583

William S. Hough, 76, formerly of Olney, died suddenly Monday afternoon at his home south of Clay City.

Hough, William Sherman (I18043)

10584

William Seth Hosselton, 86, Flora, died at the Clay County Hospital in Flora at 8 a.m. Saturday.

Services will be at the Hosselton Funeral Home in Cisne at 2 p.m. Tuesday with Bro. H.A. Dasch presiding. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. Monday. Burial is in the Floral Garden of Memories in Flora.

Mr. Hosselton was born in Wayne County on April 29, 1894 to Luther and Lillie (Hubble) Hosselton.

He married Dorothy Moseley on Sept. 3, 1913, and she died in 1967.

He was a retired farmer in Ziff township, Wayne County. He was a member of the Methodist faith.

He is survived by five sons, Harold, Fairfield, Gill, Clay City, Russell, Perryton, Texas, and Joe and Lindy, both of Flora; a daughter, Mrs. Harold (Clarabell) Davis, Flora; a brother, Scott, Clay City; 15 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife; a son, Luther Jr.; brother, Hubert; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his parents.

Olney Daily Mail (IL)

Hosselton, William Seth (I36886)

10585

William Smith, 93, Albion, died Friday April 20, 1990 at 3 a.m. at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel.

Smith, William M. (I37704)

10586

William T. "Bill" Hampton, 80, of Flora, IL died at 4:15 AM Sunday, April 3, 2011 at his home in Flora.

He was born May 9, 1930 in Wardell, MO to George & Esther (Bush) Hampton. He married Cheryl Lents on March 25, 1967 in DeKalb, IL.

He was a truck driver retiring from Best Way, Inc. in Vincennes, IN and a member of Elm Street Christian Church in Olney, IL.

Bill enjoyed fishing, gardening, wildlife, the outdoors, and taking care of his family.

He is survived by his wife: Cheryl Hampton; daughters: Cheryl Headlee and Renae Fitch; brothers: Jimmy and Wilbur Hampton; sisters: Betty Daniels and Inez Cossey; and 6 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, a brother, and a granddaughter (Kristian Brown).

A first marriage was to Mary V Yandell-Hampton who he married in 1949. His children with her were Jenny, Vickie, Joyce, Bill, June, and Myshell (They also survive).

Private funeral services were accorded with burial in Floral Garden of Memories, Flora.

Memorials to Clay County Cancer Support Group or Clay County Hospice.

Frank & Bright Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hampton, William Thomas 'Bill' (I879)

10587

William T. Sons, well-known Lamard township farmer, passed away October 18th, while visiting his daughter, Mrs. John V. Strole in Chadbourn, N.C.

Mr. Sons had recently gone to spend the winter with his daughter at Chadbourn, N. C. where he passed away, following a few days of illness, October 18, 1938, age 81 years, 11 months and 8 days.

Sons, William Thomas 'Sawblade Bill' (I41747)

10588

William Tell Balmer, 83, of Claremont Township, died this morning at Richland Memorial Hospital, after having been a patient there for a week.

BALMER, William Tell (I25344)

10589

WILLIAM THOMAS WELLS

William Thomas Wells, son of Albert and Mary Wells, was born in Wayne County, Illinois, September 9, 1875, and departed this life at his home in Oxford, Nebr., on October 10, 1937, aged 62 years, one month and one day.

He grew to young manhood in Wayne County, Ill., where he resided with his parents and two sisters. His parents and one sister, Lily, preceded him in death. Two additional sisters died in childhood.

On December 24, 1902, he was united in marriage to Laura Bell Campbell. To this union six daughters were born, two of whom preceded him in death. In 1902 he and his wife moved to East St. Louis, returning to Wayne County, Ill., after a period of two years where they continued to live for five years. In 1909 he removed with his family to Furnas County, Nebr., where he continued to live to the end of his earthly sojourn. He located on a farm southwest of Beaver City in Spring Green neighborhood where he resided for many years. In 1928 he moved his family to a farm north of Beaver City residing there four years.

On account of ill health Mr. Wells retired from the farm in 1932, moving into Beaver City, and later to Oxford, where he was living at the time of his death. He had been in ill health for the past 8 years and the last 8 weeks of his life was confined to his bed. He was a patient sufferer, a kind, loving, and thoughtful husband and father, always ready to help everyone. He was highly respected and loved by all who knew him. At an early age he was confirmed in the Baptist faith in which he lived and died.

He leaves to mourn his passing a loving wife and four daughters: Mrs. Mamie Hess of Oxford, Nebr.; Mrs. Florence Cole of Lexington, Nebr.; Mrs. Lucille Quinn of Beaver City, Nebr.; and Miss Dorothy who is yet at home. All were present and helped to care for their father in his last illness. There are three grandchildren: Billie and Bonnie Hess of Oxford and Bobby Brouhard of Lexington. Also one sister, Mrs. Jane Duke of Rinard, Ill., besides other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church in Beaver City, Wednesday, October 13, conducted by Rev. G. P. Clark of the Christian Church.

Mrs. E. T. Carter and Mrs. G. P. Clark, accompanied by Mrs. V. L. Marble, sang: The Old Rugged Cross, Saved By Grace and In The Garden.

Pallbearers were Wm. Hollinger, Charles Kurtz, Orville Ruby, John Sievers, Ralph Harding and W. W. Lamb.

Interment was in the Beaver City Mount Hope Cemetery.

Wells, William Thomas (I25419)

10590

William Todd Martell, Sr., 77, of Flora passed away at 10:36 p.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the Burge House in Flora.

It was Mr. Martell's wishes for cremation and a family Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. His cremated remains will be interred at the Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs.

Martell, William 'Todd Bill' Sr. (I35757)

10591

William W. Cornwell, 78, of Vincennes route 5, died at his home at 12:30 a.m. Saturday. Surviving are the widow, Mary Cornwell, four sons, Charles, Lester and Clarence Cornwell of Vincennes, and Raymond Cornwell of East Prairie, Mo., and two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Hartsbury and Mrs Dorothy Rose of Vincennes; a sister, Mrs Nellie Bourkey of Bloomington, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. The body is at the Stocker funeral home where friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be conducted from the Pentecostal Church at Beal at 2 p.m. Monday, Rev. Conrad McGill officiating. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.

Cornwell, William Wesley (I5923)

10592

William W. Weagel, 91, of Sumner, formerly of Berryville, died at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1988 at the Bridgeport Nursing Home.

Services will be in the Memorial Chapel of Summers Funeral Home with the Rev. James Rue presiding. Burial in the Moravian Cemetery in West Salem with Military graveside rites performed by the Olney Veterans Organizations.

Mr. Weagel was born Dec. 11, 1896 in Berryville, the son of Joseph and Louisa (Keen) Weagel. He married Elsie Hossel in March 1920. She preceded him in death in October 1931. He married Ella Hasler on Dec. 16, 1933. She preceded him in death on July 12, 1986.

He was a farmer, member of the Berryville Church of Christ and a World War I Army Veteran.

Survivors include two sons, Henry of Olney and Kenneth of Warren, Mich.; one sister, Louvre Hasler, Sumner; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, two wives, one sister and one brother.

Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)

Weagel, William W. (I1275)

10593

William was a Pearl Harbor Survivor.

Hess, William Thomas (I25428)

10594

William was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served in the Battle of the Bulge under General Patton in 1941 to 1945.

He was a member of the auxiliary Oddfellows Hall. He had a great love for music and playing his guitar, and spending time with family and loved ones.

Fulk, William R. 'Bill' Sr. (I4231)

10595

William was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served in the Battle of the Bulge under General Patton in 1941 to 1945.

Fulk, William R. 'Bill' Sr. (I4231)

10596

William was the son of Celesta Quimby. He retired in 1984 after 35 years as a foreman at Wagner Casting and Chambers, Bering, Quinlan. He married Wilma Jones July 2, 1969.

Herald & Review April 7, 2002

QUIMBY, William Lee (I37209)

10597

William Wendell Wille, 44, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., died in the plane crash there Feb. 3. He was a self-employed pilot.

Memorial services will be at the Noble Cardascio Funeral Home with Bro. Gene Everett presiding.

He was born in East Alton Oct. 5, 1936 to Charles H. and Sarah Rachael (Griffin) Wille. He was in the Army.

He is survived by three sons, David, Michael, and Richard, all of Cottage Hill; a daughter Susann, Cottage Hill; a brother, Charles A. Wille, Clay City; a sister, Lois Bernice, Topeka, Kan., and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wille, Topeka.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, February, 1981.

Wille, William Wendel (I17920)

10598

William's obituary says her last name was Hitchcock.

Baldwin, Lucy M. (I32450)

10599

Willis J. Payne, 56, of Whittington died Saturday, May 14, 2011, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with the Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Burial will be in the Ewing Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

He was born in Christopher on Nov. 6, 1954, the son of Jack and Margaret (Allaway) Payne.
He married Carrie (Gregory) on Nov. 26, 1977, and she survives.

Mr. Payne was a farmer for many years, and had been a volunteer with the Ewing-Northern Fire Department. Willis owned and operated with his family the Payne Mowing Service.

Mr. Payne is survived by his wife, Carrie Payne of Whittington; children, Lesli and Steve Spitzner of Clay City, Jim and Brandee Payne of Ewing, Jeremy Payne and fiancée Elizabeth Jeter of Benton, Jordan Payne of Whittington and Jilissa Payne of Whittington; grandchildren, Peyton and Paige Spitzner, Lane and Allee Wellen, Jaxson and Emmerson Payne, Kaitlyn Manning and Kynlee Payne; two sisters, Jeanne Cremeens and husband, Scott, of Florida, and Carolyn Anderson and husband, Bill, of Altamont; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Payne was preceded in death by his parents and by an aunt, Wilma Sturm.

Payne, Willis J. (I55927)

10600

Wilma Angle, 84, of Olney, died at 2:50 a.m. Sunday, December 22, 2013, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney with Reverend Father Ron Weber officiating. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013 at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney and from noon-1 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will follow Mass in St. Joseph Cemetery in Stringtown.

Mrs. Angle was born August 28, 1929, in Richland County, the daughter of Edmund and Veronica (Roth) Schneider. She married Francis "Bob" Angle on November 23, 1955. He preceded her in death on December 10, 1987.

Wilma had worked at the old shoe factory and Appliance+ Store. She was registered with the Girl Scouts of America for more than 40 years. She served as a leader of two troops in Shagbark Council for more than 33 years, spending more than 6,300 hours of her life in troop meetings, teaching life skills, camping skills, and assisting girls with hundreds of badges.

Wilma served many leadership positions in Richland County, including being a basic leadership trainer, first-aid trainer, a mentor for new leaders, day camp unit leader, day camp committee member, cookie and calendar committee, and coordinator of many local and council events. She was awarded one of the highest council awards for a volunteer, "The Pride of Shagbark Council." The Belleville Diocese also awarded her the St. Anne's Medal for Girl Scout leaders. She also served as a volunteer with the Catholic Youth Group for four years, St. Joseph's Women's Guild for many years, and also volunteered with Small Treasures Day Care for 10 years. For her years of service to the Girl Scouts and devotion to her family and the community, she was named Woman of the Year for Richland County. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney.

Wilma is survived by a son, Jeffrey J. Angle and wife Teresa J., of Fairfield; daughter, Renee M. Angle, of Olney; daughter, Kristi J. Crawford and husband Tony, of Olney; grandchildren, Jordan Angle, of Columbus, Ohio, Kacie Crawford, of Olney, and Courtney Crawford, of Olney; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, special friend, Lucky Redman, sisters, Alberta Zuber, Ann Harms, Marcella Schneider, Rozella Richey, and Aldelphia Weiler, and brothers, Cletus, Eustace, Carl and Eugene Schneider.

Online condolences may be left at www.summerskistler.com.
Memorials may be made to Richland County Girl Scouts or St. Joseph Foundation Trust.

Olney Daily Mail (IL)

Schneider, Wilma Jean (I51454)

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