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| 1801 | Death Index Richland County, IL: Catherine Anthis died October 23, 1939, daughter of Elizabeth Slover and Sandy Tucker Obituray: October 26, 1939 Mrs. Kate Anthis, 72, passed away early Monday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Otto Huchel, near Berryville, in Bonpas township. Besides her sister, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Iva Harness, of Bonpas township, and Mrs. Pearl Morgan, of Claremont. Funeral services were held at the Berryville church with interment at the Old Shiloh cemetery, north of Berryville. Published in the Olney Advocate Catharine Sophie Anthis, born June 2. 1867 near Berryville, Ill. She was a daughter of S. H. and I. E. Tucker. She was married October 27, 1886 to John J. Anthis, to this union four children were born, Charles, Allen, Pearl, and Iva. Her sons and her husband have preceded her in death. She departed this life on October 23, 1939, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Iva Harness at the age of 72 years 4 months, 21 days. Her entire life was spent near Berryville. She was converted in early life in the Christian Church and in later years was reconverted at Otterbein. Her life was one of hardship and sacrifices. She was an affectionate wife, loving mother, a loyal neighbor and a true friend. In her going away she leaves to mourn in sorrow her two daughters, Pearl Morgan of Fairmount, Ill. and Mrs. Iva Harness of Olney.; also 10 grandchildren, five brothers, two sisters, John Tucker of Vincennes, Ind., Kilbert Tucker of Parkersburg, Ill., James Tucker of Bridgeport, Ill., Charles Tucker of Bridgeport, Ill., Jessie Tucker of Calhoun, Ill., Mary Huckel, Calhoun, Ill., Helen Ryan of Vincennes, Ind., beside a host of other relatives and friends. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail. information provided by FAG member #47643809 | Tucker, Catherine Sophia 'Kate' (I37067)
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| 1802 | Death Index Richland County, IL: Juanita McDowell died September 21, 1939, daughter of Ellen Sheets and Elbert McDowell. Obituary: September 21, 1939 Miss Juanita McDowell, 16 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert McDowell, passed away early this Thursday morning at the family home in Preston township. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the McsBurg church with interment at the Maple Dale cemetery. Published in the Olney Advocate | McDowell, Juanita May (I1577)
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| 1803 | Death Notice - Jackson County Banner, Brownstown, Indiana; Thursday September 16, 1897, Page 8 Clear Spring Sprinklings Mrs. Axtella Goen, an aged lady living east of town, died last Sunday. | Tatlock, Axtella 'Axey' (I54340)
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| 1804 | Death notice has birthdate May 18, 1881 and death date March 12, 1893 | Gray, Seth Orlando (I36016)
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| 1805 | Death Record Index, Book 01, page 128 | Source (S192)
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| 1806 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | ?, D. (I693)
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| 1807 | Debbie Murbarger, 53, of Oreana, IL. passed away at 6:25 A.M. on Saturday (10-10-2009) in Decatur Memorial Hospital. | HINMAN, Deborah Jane 'Debbie' (I19144)
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| 1808 | Debbie worked at Decatur Memorial Hospital for sixteen years as a Computer Tech. She also enjoyed sports and travel. | HINMAN, James Alvah (I22230)
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| 1809 | Debbie worked at Decatur Memorial Hospital for sixteen years as a Computer Tech. She also enjoyed sports and travel. | HINMAN, Deborah Jane 'Debbie' (I19144)
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| 1810 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | ANDERSON, D. (I1985)
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| 1811 | DEBRA CURTIS, 62, of Stites, Idaho, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017, at St. Joe Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho. Debra was born on August 12, 1955, in Peoria, IL to Donald Bud and Marjorie (Oliver) McAllister. Debra married Jerry Curtis on July 30, 1972, at the Harmony Methodist Church south of Flora. Debra enjoyed gardening, both flowers and food garden. Together, she and Jerry loved camping and riding four wheelers. Preceding her in death were her parents, Marjorie and Donald. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jerry; two sons, Brian (Rachel) Curtis and Michael (Alana) Curtis; one sister, Susan McAllister; four brothers, Gene (Jan) McAllister, Tom (Chris) McAllister, Tony (Cindy) McAllister, and Michael (Karen) McAllister, and three grandchildren. Funeral Service will be 10am Monday, September 11, 2017, at Hosselton Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6pm-8pm Sunday, September 10, 2017, at Hosselton Funeral Home. Burial will be in Kneff Cemetery. | McAllister, Debra E. (I54500)
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| 1812 | Debra J. Duff Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on September 14, 1959 Departed on September 30, 2012. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Debra J. Duff, 53, of Cedar Rapids died unexpectedly Sunday September 30, 2012 at her home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Rev. Harlan Gillespie will officiate. Burial will be on Sunday at the Clay City Cemetery in Clay City, Illinois. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Thursday. Survivors include her mother Betty Duff of Cedar Rapids; her sister Marci (Brian) Gilchrist of Ann Arbor, MI.; two nephews Thomas and Patrick as well as an aunt and several cousins. Deb will be missed by her faithful companion Mattie, her trusted black lab. Her father, and two brothers, Bob and Jeff preceded her in death. Deb was born on September 14, 1959 in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Robert and Betty Miller Duff. She graduated from Kennedy High School in 1977 where she lettered in four varsity sports: volleyball, basketball, track and field and softball. She was a member of the 1977 girl's basketball team which finished second in the state tournament. Deb had been inducted into the Kennedy Hall of Fame. Deb graduated from Upper Iowa University where she pursued a degree in physical education. She substitute taught K-12 grade in the Cedar Rapids and Linn Mar School System and coached at Kennedy and LaSalle High Schools. Deb began her association with Rockwell-Collins in Coralville working as a material distribution analyst. After several years she decided in 1993 to take a position with the fitness center in Cedar Rapids as a Fitness Specialist where she remained until her death. It is at the Rockwell-Collins Fitness Center she found her true passion; helping people to achieve at their best and encouraging them along the way. The memory of her smile brightens our days and reminds everyone what a wonderful person she was. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be give to St. Paul's United Methodist Church or the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Deb's name. Cedar Rapids, IA Gazette | Duff, Debra J. (I12036)
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| 1813 | DECATUR - Edwin Carl Grabowski passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at Heartland Nursing Home in Decatur, IL. | Grabowski, Edwin Carl (I10399)
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| 1814 | DECATUR - Harold L. Wathan Sr., 70, Decatur, retired business owner, died Saturday (Nov. 14, 2009). | Wathan, Harold L. (I36206)
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| 1815 | DECATUR -Sam Frank Jr., 69, of Decatur died 11:30 p.m. Sunday (April 5, 1992) in Veterans Administration Hospital, Danville. Mr. Frank was born in Clay City on Dec. 4, 1922, son of Sam and Mary Catherine"Katie" Montgomery Frank Sr. He was a boilermaker at Superior Welding for 31 years, retiring in 1986. He was a World War II Air Force veteran and a life member of VFW Post 35224. He married Mary Colborn in 1947. Surviving are his wife; sons, George W. and Mike D. Frank; daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Marcie) Skelton; brother, Ben; sisters, Alberta Gumble Mrs. Carl (Blanche) Crouse; Mrs. Russell (Kathryn) Milner; Mrs. Joe (Mary Lou) Husley; Mrs. Norman (Nadine) Mosley, Shirley Schnautz; Mrs. Nolan (Faye) Franklin; grandchildren, Jim Frank; Katie Frank, Leilani Frank and Jennifer Frank. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. There will be no services. Memorials: donor's choice. | Frank, Samuel W. 'Sam' Jr. (I17694)
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| 1816 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Albert, C.N. (I14634)
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| 1817 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | SHINGLETON, E.S.G. II (I5837)
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| 1818 | Decatur Genevieve O. Newsome-Gowan, 96, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 in Decatur. Genevieve was born December 14, 1919, in Findlay, IL, the daughter of Fred and Ruth (Denier) Gordon. A hard working mother, Genevieve worked as a machinist at Borg Warner where she worked as a machinist. She was an active member of Covenant Methodist Church in Port Orange, FL, where she also served on many boards and committees. She is survived by her children: Arlene Enlow of FL, Maribelle Ann Vest of FL, Chris Vaughn of Decatur, and Gayle Gordon of FL; 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; siblings: Doris Greene, John Gordon, Jack Gordon and Wayne Gordon; 2 step-daughters, and many step-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren and step-great-great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Genevieve was preceded in death by 3 husbands, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, and 1 step-son. Services to celebrate Genevieves life will be 2 pm, Tuesday, August 23, 2016, in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home; visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Cemetery. | Gordon, Genieve Odett. 'Jennie' (I13571)
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| 1819 | Deceased came to Illinois with his parents in 1865, living near Sailor Springs until manhood, and has lived in Clay county the rest of his life. He attended college at Lincoln, Illinois. He was a farmer and stock raiser, taking great interest in his profession. When only a boy he was deprived of his hearing, thus handicapping him in many ways. Yet he was always jolly and happy. He suffered a stroke of paralysis, April 14, 1918, and never fully recovered from its effects, but from that time on he was a changed man, always so patient and kind. While thus afflicted he had a dream, and dreamed that he went to Heaven and saw Bro. Lingenfelter. His wife asked him if he had made any arrangements about going to Heaven. He answered: "You don't know what I've done." Later on, he said to his wife: "Are you going to Heaven?" She replied, "I hope so." "Well." he replied very firmly, "I'm going to Heaven" He was exceedingly fond of his three grandchildren. | Black, Frederick R. 'Fred' (I26619)
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| 1820 | Deceased had reached the age of 84 years. For many years he had been prominent in the business interests of this county and at East St. Louis. He was a man of strong personality, and leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his departure. | Mills, Hugh H. (I27500)
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| 1821 | December 19, 1946 Harley McDowell Harley McDowell, age about 37, a former resident of Olney, Noble and Clay City, died last Friday at Effingham, where he had been residing. Mr. McDowell is survived by three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services and burial were conducted Sunday near Clay City. | McDowell, Harley Eugene (I67)
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| 1822 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | MEARS, B.J. (I5824)
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| 1823 | Dee L. Sledge, 55 of Middle Rd. in Texico a successful souther Illinois oil well contractor, was dead on arrival at 2:30 a.m. today at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mr. Sledge was a partner with his brother Walter in the Sledge Drilling Company. He was born in Jefferson County on Feb.14,1922,the son of George Emery and Mattie (Riley) Sledge. He was married on September 15, 1945 at the Dix,Illinois Methodist Church, to Betty Rose Tate who survives. Mr. Sledge was a Navy veteran of World War II, and was a deacon and Sunday school teacher at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:p.m. at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, with the Reverend Ross Partridge officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Osborn Funeral Home in Dix on Thursday after 6:p.m. Should friends desire the family has requested that contributions be made in memory of Mr. Sledge to the building fund of the Pleasant Hill Church, contributions will be accepted at the funeral home. In addition to his wife Betty, Mr. Sledge is survived by two sons David L. Sledge, Texico and Steven L. Sledge of Dix. Two daughters, Nancy Lynn Sledge and Laura Lee Sledge both at home. One grand-daughter and two grand-sons. Two brothers Walter Ray Sledge, of Flora, and Bob Sledge of Mt. Vernon. He was preceded in death by his parents. | SLEDGE, Dee Lloyd (I22504)
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| 1824 | DeKalb Madding, West Salem, IL. DeKalb Madding died 17 Mar 1943 in his home in the east part of town of heart troube. Funeral services provided by King Funeral Home, Rev. R.J. Grabow officiating. Burial held at McKendree Cemetery near chapel. (The church was still there in the 1960's but has since been destroyed.) DeKalb was the son of William and Susan (Hill) Madding. He was born and raised in Edwards Co., IL and pursued farming as a living. He was married to Mary Barbara (Arnold) on 10 Jan 1893. To this union twelve children were born. They are namely: Edna, Carrie, Leonard, Henry, Jennifer, Bertha, James, Bessie, Rube, Leona, Ernest and Ralph. | MADDING, DeKalb (I51364)
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| 1825 | Delbert E. Volk, 93, of Olney, died at 6:48 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2010, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Mr. Volk was born August 31, 1916, in Jasper County, the son of William and Sophia (Dorn) Volk. He married Coletta Spitz on April 22, 1941, in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney. She survives. He was retired after 30 years with CIPS. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney. He was a member of Olney Elks and Knights of Columbus. Mr. Volk is survived by his wife, Coletta Volk, of Olney; daughter, Sister Linda Volk, of Donaldson, Ind.; daughter, Marcia DiAnn Oris and her husband, Richard, of Lake St. Louis, Mo.; daughter, Nancy Lane and her husband, Bud, of Fenton, Mo.; daughter, Carla Goss and her husband, Mark, of Claremont; daughter-in-law, Nancy Volk, of Olney; son-in-law, Neil Ochs, of Olney; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Lucille Dallmier and her husband, Lorraine, of Willow Hill; brothers, Odilo Volk, of Canton, Ohio, and Gilbert Volk and his wife, Pat, of Ingraham; sisters-in-law, Mildred Volk, of Olney, and Petronilla Volk, of Newton; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Sophia Volk; son, Larry Volk; daughters, Madonna Volk and Mary Cheryl Ochs; sisters and brothers, Urban Volk, Annette Weber, Kathryn Fehrenbacher, Neil Volk, Reverend William Volk and Joseph Volk; and in-laws, Allean Volk, Joseph Weber, Harold Fehrenbacher and Rosemary Volk. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. with Holy Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney with Rev. Father Jerry Wirth officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Olney. Published in Olney Daily Mail | VOLK, Delbert E. (I56072)
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| 1826 | Delbert H. Runyon, 49, owner of Delbert Runyon Oil Producers, Inc., 209 North Fair Street, lifelong resident of Richland County and one of Olney's finest and most active citizens, died Friday at the Richland Memorial Hospital. He was born near Noble, IL on January 5, 1919, son of Harold H. and Della Stanley Runyon. He was a very active member of Olney Lodge No. 140, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, the Consistory of East St. Louis, the Center Shrine Club of Olney, was the Chairman of the Richland County Housing Authority, was a Past President of the Olney Petroleum Club, the Center Shrine Club, and the Olney Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Olney. Delbert was called upon often to spearhead many projects in this community, and was responsible for the success of those projects in the welfare of the county. Delbert is survived by two sons, Damon P. Runyon of Evansville, and Dale Michael Runyon, student at ERHS, two brothers, Robert L Runyon and Lenard L. Runyon, both of Noble; two sisters, Mrs. Dale (Bonnie) McKnight of Noble and Mrs. David (Evelena) Brotherton of Taylorville, two grandchildren, and his father and step-mother, Harold and Effie Runyon of Noble. He was preceded in death by his mother, Della May Stanley Runyon, a brother, Donald, and a sister, Alice. Funeral services for Mr. Runyon will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday in the Chapel of the Schaub Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Masonic Section of Crest Haven Memorial Park cemetery. Masonic funeral rites will be conducted at the funeral home at 7:00 p.m. Sunday. | Runyon, Delbert Harold (I55148)
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| 1827 | Delbert L. Erwin, 88, of Earlville, IL passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014 in Mendota Lutheran Home in Mendota. He was born April 27, 1925 in Hoosier Township in Clay County, Illinois. He married Charlotte Warren on December 24, 1947 in Louisville, IL. He was a member of Earlville United Presbyterian Church, and the Earlville American Legion. He served his country in the US Army during WWII. He was a Pastor at Nazarene Church in Sheridan for several years. He retired from Federal Huber in Plano after many years. He is survived by his wife Charlotte ; one son, Michael (Sandy) Erwin of Earlville, IL; one daughter, Kaye (Gene) Saylor of Sheridan, IL; five grandchildren, Jeff (Tina) Saylor, Melissa (Bret) Collins, Shawn (Angela) Warren, Adrienne Erwin and Ben (Sarah) Erwin; 12 great grandchildren; one sister, Louetta (Carol) Rhinehart of Chester, IL; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Vincent Erwin; several half brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a. m., Monday, February 10, 2014 at Earlville United Presbyterian Church in Earlville, IL with Pastor Del Keilman officiating. Burial will follow in Little Rock Township Cemetery in Plano, IL. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, February 9, 2014 in the church. Arrangements were entrusted to Hanley-Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Earlville, IL. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.Com | Erwin, Delbert L. (I43654)
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| 1828 | Delbert Leonard Sonny Payne, age 89, of Sailor Springs, Illinois, passed away Sunday morning, March 26, 2023, at Flora Gardens Care Center. He was born May 17, 1933, in Pixley Township, Clay County, the son of Pearl and Florence (Anderson) Payne. He was united in marriage to Norma J. Sullens on December 15, 1956, in Clay City and together they have shared 66 wedding anniversaries. Sonny worked making grain bins before deploying to Germany for a year during his service in the Army. He later worked at the Shoe Factory, in the oil field, and was a longtime mechanic running his own lawnmower shop. He was a member of the Community Southern Baptist Church in Clay City. He is survived by his wife: Norma Payne of Sailor Springs; 4 children: Dean (Mary) Payne Sr. of Sumner, Linda (Mike) Norris of Sailor Springs, Albert Dale (Kim) Payne of Sailor Springs, and Brenda (Rodney) Lynn of Clay City; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister: Elaine Anderson of Marseilles; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings: Henry Payne, Geneva Frank, Ethel Jennings, Lois Eastin, Matilda Ann Toots Payne, and James Payne. A funeral ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Clay City Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Cancer Crusaders and will be accepted through the funeral home. The family wishes to thank the staff at Flora Gardens Care Center for their care and compassion. | Payne, Delbert Leonard 'Sonny' (I11945)
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| 1829 | Delbert was a former Assemly of God minister and was a member of the church. He also enjoyed playing hs guitar at bluegrass functions, operas, and nursing homes. | Wasion, Delbert W. (I19543)
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| 1830 | Delilah Catherine Boatman was born in German township March 13, 1857. The daughter of Barnabas and Cassa Hanes Boatman and departed this life on October 11, 1939, aged 82 years six months and 28 days. On October 29, 1882 she was united in marriage to Marim Brinkley who survives her. To this union was born four children, Ebb of Spencer, Iowa, Cleve of Ayrshire, Iowa, Claude of Webbe Iowa, George of Dickens, Iowa and Homer of Olney, Ill., all of whom survive. Also 26 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Matilda Wilson of Ncble, who was unable to attend the funeral on account of j illness. Preceeding her in death were two brothers and two sisters, Jacob and Peter Boatman, Susan, who died in infancy and Mrs. Sarah Brinkley. She became a member of St. James Eutheran church, June 8, 1878, but because of illness has been unable to attend church services for the past several years. Besides these are a number of nephews, nieces and other relatives and a host of friends. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Oct, 1939. | Boatman, Delila C. (I3019)
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| 1831 | Della Myers' grave has no marker. | SNYDER, Della C. (I30864)
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| 1832 | Della's headstone says she was born in 1876. Oscar and Della's newer headstone says she was born in 1879. There is also a Della Yauch, born and died in 1876. | Yauch, Della Louise (I29)
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| 1833 | Della's headstone says she was the 21 day old daughter of J. & M. Yauch. Were her parents Jacob and Margaret Jauch? | Yauch, Della (I3212)
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| 1834 | Della, the daughter of Adam and Hester Kimpling was born September 13, 1884 in Clay County, Illinois. She passed away at her home in Noble, Illinois , on May 6, 1960, at the age of 75 years, 7 months, and 23 days. | Kimpling, Della Myrtle (I1950)
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| 1835 | Delores A. Carlson, 94, of West Salem, died at 10:38 p.m. Sunday, August 15, 2010, at her residence. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at Ingram Funeral Home in West Salem. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery. Mrs. Carlson was born August 23, 1915, in West Salem, the daughter of Ora and Carrie (Gaede) Shelby. She married Sexton Carlson on August 23, 1938. He preceded her in death June 9, 2000. She owned and operated several restaurants in the Samsville/West Salem area, as well as in Effingham. The one in Samsville was called "Swedes". She and her sister also owned and operated a dress shop in West Salem called "Delaray". She was a member of Marion Christian Church. She loved all of her family and especially enjoyed cooking for get-togethers. Mrs. Carlson is survived by two sons, Charles "Charlie" (Kay) Carlson, of Albion; Ron "Ronnie" (Sue) Carlson, of Rockford; one sister, Laura Louise McCurdy, of Albion; one brother, Bill (Wanda) Shelby, of West Salem, five grandchildren: 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ora and Carrie Shelby; one sister, Audrey Humphrey; and an infant son, Vernon Carlson. Memorials may be made to Macedonia Cemetery, Marion Christian Church, or First Christian Church of West Salem. Condolences may be made at www.ingramfh.net. Published Olney Daily Mail Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010 | SHELBY, Delores Annabelle (I5880)
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| 1836 | Delores E. "Dodie" Doris, age 76, of Springfield, IL formerly of Flora, IL died at 12:30 AM on Friday, October 21, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. She was born February 1, 1935 in Flora, IL to Russell and Vera (Evans) Yauch. She married Richard E. Doris on September 4, 1958 in Olney, IL. He preceded her in death in 1981. During her life Dodie worked at Flora International Shoe, East End Café, Gallery Restaurant, Flora Elks Club, and Midtown Package Liquors in Flora. She was of the Baptist faith and had been a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Dodie was an avid sports fan, especially when following St. Louis Cardinals baseball. She is survived by her son, David (wife Pam) Doris of Springfield; 3 granddaughters: Rachel (husband Berry) Cockerell of Pleasant Plains, Halie (husband Bryan) Zulauf of Springfield, Jennifer Lewis; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 nephews: Frank Dunbar of Benton, Carl Dunbar of Flora; aunt: Doris Krutsinger; and best friend: Mabel Lauderback. Her parents, husband, a son (Ron Yauch), and a sister (Shirley Dunbar) preceded her in death. A graveside service will be held at Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, IL. The family requests those attending the service to please wear casual attire. Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, IL is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials in Dodie's honor may be given to the Animal Protective League of Springfield or to Springfield Southern Baptist Church and may be received at the funeral home. | Yauch, Delores E. 'Dodie' (I7137)
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| 1837 | Delores M. Moorman, 89, Berne, passed away on June 20, 2015 in Warsaw, Indiana. She was born to Christian and Bessie Yoder Litwiller on January 11, 1926 in Adams county, In. She married Rev. Arvian Habegger who died in 1961 and later married Jesse Moorman who died in 2007. Delores was a homemaker and a member of the Berne Evangelical Church where she taught Sunday School and was a member of the Ladies Circle. Her interests include; reading, crocheting, sewing, gardening, and traveling. She also enjoyed her Bible studies and loved her family and was a dedicated Christian. Survivors include 4 sons; Randy(Rosie)Habegger of Marble Falls, TX, John(Sharie)Habegger of Arvada, CO., Neale Habegger of Warsaw, IN., Dean(Elizabeth Morris)Habegger of Libertyville, Ill, daughter, Kathy(Terry)Winteregg of Warsaw, IN., step children; Joan Stephensen of Siloam Springs, AR., Arthur(Judi Crozier)Moorman of Auburn, IN., Marcielle(Don)Barnes of Flagstaff, Az., Molita(Tom)Rittmeyer of Decatur, IN., sister, Juanita(James)Adams of Berne, IN, sister-in-law Marilyn Litwiller, brother-in-laws, Darrell Thiesen, of Nebraska, Robert Meshberger of AR., 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, 11 step grandchildren, and 26 step great-grandchildren. Preceding in death are her parents, husbands, Arvian and Jesse, sisters; Millicent Allison, Marjorie Felger, Verna Thiesen, Romayne Meshberger, brother, Robert Litwiller, and 2 step great-grandchildren. Funeral services are Friday, June 26, 2015 at 10:30 am at the Berne Evangelical Church with visitation 1 hour prior to services. Visitation also Thursday, June 25, from 4 to 8 pm at the Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home, Berne. Officiating is Pastor Kent Fahl. Burial is in the Evangelical Mennonite Church Cemetery rural Berne. Preferred memorials to Ramon & Cindy Garcia @ FEC Ministries. | LITWILLER, Deloris M. (I4807)
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| 1838 | Deloris K. Johnson, age 80, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday morning, July 10, 2023, at her home. She was born December 29, 1942, in Flora, the daughter of Cassell and Leora (Sharp) Persinger. She was united in marriage to Robert E. Bob Johnson Sr. on March 30, 1963, in Cisne at the home of Walter Sanders, and together they have shared 60 wedding anniversaries. Deloris had worked at the International Shoe Factory and later as a bartender at the Flora American Legion for 18 years. She enjoyed camping, relaxing on the pontoon boat, and spending time on the front porch with her grandkids and neighbors. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Flora. She is survived by her husband: Bob Johnson of Flora; 3 children: Schiela (Steve) Wilson of Ingraham, Robert E. Johnson Jr. of Rinard, and Diana (Danny) Patterson of Flora; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; siblings: Michael W. (Dani) Persinger of Flora, Linda (Jack) Halfacre of Iuka, Rita Mitchell of Flora, Kathy (Homer) Fitch of Mt. Erie, and Brenda (Dan) Bradham of Flora; and her beloved dogs: Patches and Dutchess. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Donnie Persinger, LeRoy Persinger, Karen Fitch, and Richard Persinger; a brother-in-law: Bob Mitchell; and her dog: Bandit. A funeral ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at the First Southern Baptist Church in Flora with Dr. Joel Hackney officiating. A visitation will be held from 12 noon until 1 p.m. on Thursday at the church. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. | Persinger, Deloris K. (I13157)
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| 1839 | Delphus D. Boatman, 73, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away early this morning after a lingering illness. He was a native of Richland County and Olney, and for many years was a cleric in the Olney Post Office, before moving to Wisconsin about 22 years ago. WWI Veteran Surviving are his wife, Grace; a daughter, Marian, at home; and a son, Jean, of Wausau, Wisconsin; and two grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Miss Edna Boatman of Olney, and Mrs. Ina Scherer, of Seymour, Indiana; and one brother, Thomas Boatman of Claremont. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son; a sister, Nora Boatman; and a brother, Ernest Boatman. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon in Eau Claire. Olney, IL newspaper | Boatman, Delphus David (I55035)
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| 1840 | Delsberg | Monot, Rosina Karolina (I3929)
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| 1841 | Dempsy Harrison, farmer, P. 0. Clay City, was born in North Carolina, March 26, 1826, and is a son of John G. Harrison (deceased), who removed with his family to East Tennessee when our subject was an infant. They afterward resided in West Tennessee, Kentucky, and in Illinois, near Shawneetown. While residing at the latter place, the mother died, and the family returned to Kentucky, where the father died, near Paducah, about the year 1835. Dempsy then went to live with his half-brother, Henry Hill, in Daviess County, Ind. He had but limited educational advantages, which consisted of a few terms taught by subscription in a rude log house with split pole seats, and a chimney built (from the joists to the roof) of sticks and clay. The fire-place consisted of a square place cut in the floor and filled with dirt, on which a heap of logs were piled, and the urchins stood all round it to warm themselves. Mr. Harrison has been successful as a farmer and stock-raiser, and now owns 240 acres of land. He was married November 13, 1845, to Elizabeth Megehee, by whom he has had seven children, viz; livingJohn G., Martha A., Mary E., William H. and James M. Mr. Harrison came to this county in 1872. He is a member of the Baptist Church. Excerpt from "History of Wayne and Clay Counties, Illinois 1884 " | Harrison, Dempsey (I27182)
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| 1842 | Dena was a homemaker and a member of the Xenia Christian Church and was a former youth director for Modern Woodmen. She was a wonderful mom and grandma who looked after neighbors and enjoyed cooking and gardening. For as long as most people can remember, Dena could be seen working at the Xenia Fish Fry. | Oulrey, Dena D. (I36208)
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| 1843 | DENBY, John Private Jun 28, 1861 Disch. Jan 30, 1865; pris. war Born 3/8/1837 Pvt. in the 21st ILL. Inf. Co. G During the Civil War he was captured by the enemy at Burnt Hickory , Ga. 6/8/1864 , escaped from Andersonville Prison Ga. Discharged 1/30/1865 at Huntsville , Ala. Expiration of term. Andersonville probably had something to do with his dying at such a young age. | Denby, John J. (I55376)
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| 1844 | Dennis L. Sharp, age 58, of Ingraham, Illinois passed away Friday, February 20, 2015, at his home in Ingraham. Dennis was born August 8, 1956 in Clay County to Raymond and Etta Marie (Mitchell) Sharp. He married Deborah White on December 19, 1987 in Ingraham. Dennis had been an oil field worker and enjoyed outdoor activities like fishing and roaming in the woods. There will be a Memorial Service honoring Dennis Sharp from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the Ingraham Christian Church with Keith Kepley officiating. Memorial donations may be given to the family to assist with expenses and may be sent to Debbie Sharp, 69 Pearl Drive, Ingraham, IL 62434. | SHARP, Dennis Lewayne (I2039)
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| 1845 | Dennis worked at a local sawmill and various other factories in the area during his life. He attended New Hope Pentecostal Church in Flora. He loved spending time at home and enjoyed being outside feeding the birds and wildlife, and also walking the track with his wife when he was able. | Coggin, Dennis (I21965)
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| 1846 | Denny R. Leathers age 41 of Flora, Illinois passed away 5:05 PM Thursday October 6th, 2011 at Flora Gardens Healthcare Center. | LEATHERS, Denny Ray (I45741)
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| 1847 | Denny Ray Patridge, 75, of Strasburg, IL, passed away peacefully at 6:20 pm Friday, March 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief battle with cancer. In keeping with Dennys wishes, no services will be held. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Fairfield Park District Baseball (Memo: Denny Patridge Memorial) and mailed to Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 N. Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home. Denny was born on August 30, 1948 in Olney, IL, the son of Delbert Elmer and Geneva Luella (Hilderbrand) Patridge. A graduate of Fairfield High School, Denny maintained and cherished many lifelong friendships from his hometown. He attended Olney Community College and Southern Illinois University. He was a successful entrepreneur who started many businesses over his years and was retired from independent insurance sales. Throughout his life, Denny had a passion for sports, particularly basketball and baseball, which lasted from his playing days to the joy of coaching his son and grandchildren. He married the love of his life, Judy Kay Miller, on June 8, 1973 and they were married for over 50 years. He and Judy were a constant presence over the years at all the games for their kids and grandkids, as well as cheering on many local teams even after their kids were grown. He attended Lakewood Community Church and was an avid fan of Illini basketball and the St. Louis Cardinals. As much as he loved sports, he loved his friends and family even more. He and Judy had so much pride enjoying the family they built together. He had a huge, generous heart and truly cherished moments with his family and friends. Denny had a talent for bringing joy and laughter to those around him with his awesome sense of humor and his great joke telling. We all will miss seeing his smile and hearing that laugh when he told stories. Denny is survived by his wife, Judy; son, Jeff Wagner (Cathy) of Mattoon, IL; daughter, Amanda Bieber (Gene) of Tower Hill, IL; sister, Debbie Richardson of Fairfield, IL; four grandchildren, Danielle De Leon (George) of Taylorville, IL, Bryce Bieber of Tower Hill, IL, Megan Salmela (Chase) of Mattoon, IL and Taylor Wagner of Mattoon, IL; four great grandchildren, Parker and Murphy Salmela and Greyson and Wells Eaton and expecting baby De Leon; and lifelong friend, Larry Wattles of Louisville, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Carolyn Simpson (Herman). | PATRIDGE, Denny Ray (I30191)
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| 1848 | Denzle Lee Mitchell, 30, of Clay City, died Saturday morning at Richland Memorial Hospital. He had been in poor health for several months and unable to follow his occupation as an oil field worker. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Easley- Padgett Funeral Home at Clay City with Rev. T. W. Browder, pastor of the Olney Church of God, in charge. Burial was at Clay City cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife, Donna, twin son and daughter, Denzle Wayne and Dennise Jayne, his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Mitchell, and five sisters, Mrs. Lucille Sheridan of Fairfield, Mrs. Luella Sharp and Mrs. Marie Sharp, both of Clay City, Mrs. Hilah Nimnicht of Washington, Indiana and Mrs. Evelyn Young of Flora. Two brothers, Paul of Cambridge, Ohio, and Gary of Mt. Auburn, also survive. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, December, 1968. | Mitchell, Denzle Lee (I880)
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| 1849 | Deon E. Tackitt, age 81, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 28, 2019, in Flora. He was born May 4, 1938, in Louisville, the son of Frank Earl Tackitt and Gladys Rochelle (Fowler) Tackitt. He married Charlene Higgason on May 18, 1974, in Ingraham, and she preceded him in death May 27, 1999. He later married Violet Ervin, and she also preceded him death. Deon had worked for McDonnell-Douglas, World Color Press, and later retired from Fedders in Effingham. In the past he had attended Wayne City Church of God. Deon especially enjoyed race cars, drag racing, and collecting model cars. Deon is survived by 1 brother: Ronnie Tackitt of Flora; 1 sister: Vickie Cline (husband Joe) of Fairfield; 2 nieces; and 1 nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents; both wives; and a sister-in-law: Helen Cline Tackitt. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will be in Clay City Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Hospital for Children. | TACKITT, Deon E. (I349)
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| 1850 | Departed Brooklyn, New York on Septemeber 13, 1918 aboard the SS Vasari Departed France on June 15, 1919 aboard the USS Texan to Camp Hill, Newport News, Virginia | Levitt, Russell (I34495)
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