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3501	Harry Curtis Stine, son of Albert E. & Lillie J. Stine, was born Jan. 20, 1879, near Cisne, IL, where he grew to manhood. He was married to Nellie Brock Sept. 24, 1902. Ten children were born to this union; one daughter, Nellie Vernetta preceded him in death. Those who live to mourn his departure are his companion, nine children: Johnie, Herbert, Newell, Estil, Virgil, Helen, Velma, Hazel, and Mrs. Cloyd Watson; a married son, Herbert; a sister, Blanch Stine; a brother Ira; three grandchildren and a number of relatives and friends. While he was a young man of 22 years of age he was converted and was united with Baptist church at Blue Point. For several years he taught in the public schools of Wayne County. The last years of his life were spent with his family on a farm. Funeral services were conducted at the home with interment in the Cisne Cemetery.	Stine, Harry Curtis (I20391)
3502	Harry died in his home in Dundas, Illinois.	Hasler, Harry E. (I259)
3503	Harry H. Raley, 70, of Clay City, died Sunday at 10:30 p.m, in the Flora Nursing Center at Flora. The deceased was born August 1, 1870 in Clay County and lived his entire life in Clay County. He was a retired meat cutter, retiring in 1962 after being employed for many years at Murvin's store at Clay City. Funeral mass will be recited at the St. Steven's Catholic Church in Flora at 10 a.m. Wednesday with Rev. Father Alvin Grave as celebrant of the mass. Burial will be in the church cemetery, Flora. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today at the Easley Funeral Home at Clay City, where friends may call. He was married to Ruth Walsh, Feb. 15, 1936, Pontiac, Mich. Survivors are his wife, son, David, Urbana; daughter, Mrs. Donald (Mary Ann) Badger, Murphysboro; brothers Alex, Clay City; Robert, Frank both of Detroit, Mich.; David, Olney; sisters Mrs. Ray Middick, Fla.; Mrs. Clyde Beck, Olney; Mrs. Omar Scurlock, Newton; Mrs. Kenneth Harrison, Olney; Mrs. Ted Poorman, Olney; two grandchildren. Information retrieved from Olney (IL) Daily Mail, Sept. 8, 1970.	Raley, Harry F. (I23002)
3504	Harry Herbert SCHOTT was the son of Samuel Schott and Matilda Ann Taylor. He was a twin brother to Horace Howard Schott. His birth year is given as 1876 (1900 census), as well as 1875 (WWI draft card), and even 1874 (IL deaths). However, there is more overall supportive evidence for a birth year of 1876. He was married several times. According to his death certificate, he was buried in Oakwood Cemetery on 19 August 1946 (although his obituary says that he was to be buried in West Salem Cemetery). ~~~~~~~~~~~ Harry Schott Dies at Age 68 Harry Schott died at 8:00 a.m. today at home, 1004 south 22nd street, at the age of 68 years, one month and 27 days. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Myers Chapel, with the Rev. Ace Summers officiating, and burial will follow in West Salem Cemetery. The body will remain at Myers Chapel where friends may call after 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Schott was born June 19, 1874. On March 30, 1939 he was married to Flora Snow, who survives. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Lawrence Schott of Boyleston, Ill.; one daughter, Mrs. Ed Morlan of Boyleston, Ill.; one brother, Harrace Schott of Pontiac, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. Nora Hadley; two step-sons, Alva Snow and Earl Snow of Mt. Vernon; and three step-daughters, Mrs. Edgar Dodson and Mrs. Ira Ramsey of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Alma Vickers of West Helena, Ark. -- Register News (Mount Vernon, Illinois), Friday, 16 August 1948	Schott, Harry Herbert (I26273)
3505	Harry J. Hance, 62, of Clay City died January 9, 1973 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. He was born in Strawberry Point, Iowa; married Norma Genelle Abbott; leaves wife; sons, James and Roger; daughters, Mrs. Norma Franklin, Mrs. Barbara Tolliver; sisters, Mrs. Wanda Fessler, Mrs. Stella Smith, Mrs. Evelyn Delonshaw, Mrs. Ruth Hawley, and Mrs. Georgia Askren; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. One daughter preceded him in death. Services were held at Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home in Clay City with burial in the Clay City Cemetery.	Hance, Harry James (I627)
3506	Harry Jack Bokenkamp, born 08/04/1924 in Beckemeyer, IL, died 02/04/2015 in Venice, FL Harry served as a Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy and worked for PPG Industries and has lived in Salerno, Italy, Bridgeport, WV, Champaign, IL, Pittsburgh, PA, Tucson, AZ and Nokomis, FL. He enjoyed a good, long life and is survived by his wife of 66+ years, Marianne Boyd Bokenkamp, and his children, Gary & wife Bonnie of Landgrove, VT, John & wife Laura of St. Pete Beach, FL (and John's deceased beloved wife Kim Thompson Bokenkamp of Pittsburgh, PA) and Judy & husband Bob of Blacksburg, VA along with 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be on Tuesday, February 10, with a visitation starting at 10:00 am. With the funeral service to follow at 11:00 am, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Venice, FL followed by refreshments at the church with a 2:30 pm Burial service at Sarasota National Cemetery with full honors for his service in the Navy. Arrangements handled by Ewing Funeral Home, Venice, FL	Bokenkamp, Harry Jack Jr. (I26817)
3507	Harry Morefield, 80, died at Danville Veterans Hospital at 4 pm Monday. He had been in failing health 11 years.	Morefield, Harry Ancil (I24775)
3508	Harry spent most of his boyhood life near Olney, IL. When he was 19 years old, he moved to Monroe County, IN to work and raise his own family. At the time of his death, he was farming, even though his health had been failing for the last 18 years.	CRITES, Harry Albert (I25069)
3509	Harry Valetine ODell, age 88, of Flora and formerly of Louisville, passed away at 7:45 pm, Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Axiom Healthcare of Flora. Harry was born at their family home in rural Louisville on October 28, 1936, the son of Leland Valentine and Bessie Lucille (Abel) ODell. Harry spent most of his working life working with his father as a carpenter and later in life worked at Mikes Market in Louisville. Harry was a quiet man that like the simple pleasures in life, just sitting around watching a good tv show or going out for car rides in the country taking in all of nature's beaty. Harry is survived by his siblings: Larry (Mary) ODell of Flora, Tom ODell of Louisville, Nancy Palmer of Anderson, Indiana, Connie Jones (Max McKinney) of Louisville; and he is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Harry was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Billy ODell, Donnie ODell, Jimmy Cotton ODell, Brenda Sue Hale, and Betty Willis. Memorial services to celebrate Harrys life will be held at 1:30pm, Monday, December 30, 2024, at the McGriff Funeral Home in Louisville with Brent Bailey officiating. Burial will follow at the Orchard Hill Cemetery. A short visitation will be held on Monday at the funeral home from 1:00 to 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Harrys memory to the Clay County Hospice.	O'Dell, Harry Valentine (I56146)
3510	Harry was born at their family home in rural Louisville on October 28, 1936	O'Dell, Harry Valentine (I56146)
3511	Harvey B. Engelmeier, 91, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at the Gardens in Flora, just one day after his 69th Wedding Anniversary. He was born the son of Frank, Sr. and Ellen (Dunigan) Engelmeier on December 9, 1923, in Flora. He married Wanda Jean Eaton on October 5, 1946 at the Christian Church in Flora, Illinois. He was a proud WWII veteran who served in the 7th Army 44th Infantry Batallion in the European Theatre of War. He was a retired lineman with the City of Flora Electric Department. He was a former Civil War Reenactor with the 15th Arkansas NW Volunteer Army CSA, participating in encampments all around the country. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather who will be sadly missed by all. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Jean Engelmeier; son and their other daughter Micheal (Kristal) Engelmeier; adopted son, Charlie Lee; Sister Bernadine Landreth; Grandchildren Kristy (Karl) Kramer, Brandii (John) Newby, Rodd (Jodi) Engelmeier; Great-Grandchildren Lizabeth, Allie and Bianca Engelmeier, Cody Houston, Brianna Newby, Kendrick and Kennedy Kramer, and Jonah and Bodee Woomer; and Great-Great-Grandson, Jace Harvey Engelmeier. Harvey was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Linda Sue (Engelmeier) Woomer, grandson, Tony Lee Woomer, brother, Frank, Jr., sisters, Margaret Billington and Evelyn Engelmeier. Harvey requested to be cremated and his ashes comingled with Jeans ashes after her passing. Services will be held at that time where their cremains will be interred at Elmwood Cemetery on the family lot. Expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to Fur a Good Paws and may be received at the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kohn Funeral Home in Flora, Illinois.	ENGELMEIER, Harvey B. (I43646)
3512	Harvey Eugene "Gene" Harmon, age 82, of Olney, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2012, at 5:10 p.m. at his residence in Olney.	Harmon, Harvey Eugene 'Gene' (I40978)
3513	Harvey L. Biehl, 82, of Olney, Illinois, died on Monday, May 9, 2022 at his residence. Harvey was born on March 28, 1940 in Noble, Illinois, the son of Raymond and Ina (Fulk) Biehl. He married Sandra Lake on September 3, 1959 in Olney, Illinois, and she survives. Harvey worked in the oilfield for many years and later transitioned to Prairie Farms, where he retired. In addition, he had various home improvement jobs on the side. He took pleasure in making a profit by buying, trading, and selling anything he could make money on. Harvey was a big gardener and found peace sitting outside barefoot watching his garden grow alongside his beloved dog, Kubo. Harvey was an avid tinkerer, with a mechanical knowledge that surpasses his formal education. Harvey had a strong faith in the Lord and shared the good news with anyone who crossed his path. He enjoyed visiting and sharing the bible at The Masters Hands. Harvey is survived by his wife of almost 63 years, Sandra Biehl of Olney; daughter, Jana Ginder and husband William of Olney; daughter, April Bunting and husband Dave of Olney; son, Jermey Biehl and wife Courlesia of Broken Arrow, OK; daughter-in-law, Clara Biehl of Bridgeport; grandchildren, Joseph Ginder, Breann (Robert) Quick, Olivia Biehl, Whitney (Brandon) Fielden, Dakota (Tahira) Bunting, Sahara Biehl, Simeon Biehl, Solomon Biehl, and Samuel Biehl; great grandchildren, Zander Fielden, Dezran Fielden, and one expected in November; brothers, Darold (Neoma) Biehl and Ted Biehl; sister, Sandra Mock; and several nieces and nephews. . He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Harold Biehl, son, Ricky Biehl, and granddaughter, Kelsey Ginder. A funeral service for Harvey will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney. A visitation will be held beforehand, beginning at 9:30 AM. Interment will immediately follow the service at Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg, Illinois. Memorials can be made to Masters Hands.	Biehl, Harvey L. (I3480)
3514	Harvey was a member of Pentacostal Church, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.	Anderson, Harvey L. (I5884)
3515	Hattie Pottorff of Wakefield died in Burgin Manor Nursing Home, Olney, IL.	GIBSON, Hattie (I45517)
3516	Havard A. Dasch, 93, of Olney, formerly of Noble, passed away on October 25, 2017 at Burgin Manor in Olney. He was born on September 14, 1924 in Clay County, IL. Havard worked in Evansville, IN for a short time before being drafted into the US Army during WWII. He served in France and Germany and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. After returning home he worked for McDonnell-Douglas in St. Louis. Havard was a pastor for over 50 years for the Olney Baptist Association. Havard briefly pastored and lived in Arizona, but he fell in love with the area. He enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and new cars. Havard is survived by his brother, Austin Dasch and wife Bernadine of Noble; Nieces and nephews, Charlotte Bickers, Sandra Harvel, Cindy Foerster, Loretta Sheppard, Steve Dasch, and Bruce Dasch; and several great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Doris Galloway and infant sister. Memorials can be made to Baptist Childrens Home in Carmi. Full Military Rites will be performed at the graveside. Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home	Dasch, Havard Albert (I36724)
3517	Having enlisted in the National Guard at age 16, with 1 year, 5 months and 6 days of prior service. Entered active service as a draftee on April 10, 1942 at Chicago, Illinois. Completed the Cooks Service School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and qualified in that military occupational specialty (060). Assigned to and served with the 3860th Service Command Unit at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. Honorably discharged as a Technician Fifth Grade on September 10, 1945 at that installation. Earned the American Campaign Medal and The WWII Victory Medal. (This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.) Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2106772	Barbee, John Wilford (I43135)
3518	Hazel Bernice Clark, 61, of Olney, IL, died Sept. 26, 2002, at her residence following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Clark was born December 19, 1940, in Noble, the daughter of Clayson and Nella Luke McDowell. She was self-employed and enjoyed caring for the elderly. She was a member of the Olney V.F.W. Auxiliary and Olney Eagles Auxiliary. Mrs. Clark is survived by three sons, David, Rick, and Gregory Bell; a daughter, Rhonda Toy; two brothers, Ronald and Glenn McDowell; six sisters, Dorothy Bricker, Barbara House, Nella Dilley, Betty Lemmons, Leona DiSandro, and Kay Lomas; several nieces, nephews, 13 grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, Joshua Bell, one brother, Adrian McDowell, and one sister, JoAnn McDowell. Funeral services were at Stasi-Grove Funeral Home with burial in the Clay City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southeastern Illinois.	McDowell, Hazel Bernice 'Habe' (I58)
3519	Hazel brought a daughter Geneva Edwards into her marriage with Clinton. Geneva was adopted by Clinton and given the McDowell surname. There is a tombstone next to Clinton's in the Hanna Cemetery in Noble, Illinois for Hazel. During a conversation with Carl Wayne Gray, Nella Grace McDowell told him that, at Geneva's request, Hazel is NOT buried there.	Marshall, Sarah Hazel (I121)
3520	Hazel C. Franklin Hills, 89, of Clay City, formerly of Sailor Springs, died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at Flora Healthcare Center in Flora. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Darrel Brandon officiating. Burial will be in Dillman Cemetery in Sailor Springs. Mrs. Hills was born August 9, 1942, in Sailor Springs, the daughter of Baldy and Josephine (Noll) Franklin. She married Douglas B. Hills on June 21, 1942. He preceded her in death in 1973. She was also preceded in death by her close friend and companion, Lloyd C. "Smitty" Smith. She had worked as a key-punch operator at Roadmaster. She was a member of Clay City Christian Church and Sailor Springs American Legion Auxilliary. Mrs. Hills is survived by a daughter, Bea Jay Laughton, of Clay City; son-in-law, Wayne Harris, of Sailor Springs; brother, Malbert Franklin, of Flora; brother, Nolan Franklin, of Flora; sister, Norma Abbott, of Sailor Springs; and four grandchildren, Shana Puckett and her husband, Terry, Shaun Harris and his wife, Ray Lynn, Aaron Matthew Laughton, and Alan Michael Laughton. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Bonnie Harris; three brothers, Orris C. Franklin, Bill Franklin and Roy Franklin; and two sisters, Bernice Bridges and Alberta Anderson. Memorials may be made to Illini Children's Christian Home.	Franklin, Hazel C. (I23090)
3521	HAZEL D. BARNES AKERS, 99, of Flora, IL passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Flora Gardens in Flora.	Henderson, Hazel D. (I16948)
3522	Hazel M. Emmons, age 91, of Parkersburg, passed away at 5:23pm on Saturday,September 26th, 2009 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.	Joseph, Hazel M. (I19893)
3523	Hazel M. Hillyer, age 85, of Xenia, Illinois passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Odin Health Care Center in Odin, Illinois. Hazel was born November 30, 1928 in Rinard, Illinois to Thomas O. Strange Sr. and Millie Mary (Reynolds) Strange. She married Eugene J. Hillyer on September 6, 1947. He preceded her in death on April 1, 1980. Hazel worked as a cook and was also employed at the Shoe Factory and Sparton's. She later became an insurance agent, holding an insurance license for United American, and had a Ham Radio license, technician class. Hazel was a member of Xenia Christian Church and loved helping people. Quilting was very important to her and as a member of the Xenia "Helping Hands" Quilters, quilts were made and donated to Xenia Christian Church and Xenia Fire Department. She also enjoyed cooking, canning, and gardening. Hazel is survived by her daughter: Mary Ann Hillyer; her son: Dale E. Hillyer; along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers and sisters (Virginia Paris, Eldon Strange, Thomas Strange, Beulah Langhans, Gaylen Strange, Lester Strange, Vera Wheeler, and Jennell Hillyer), and companion Frank Burkett. The funeral service for Hazel Hillyer was held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora. Interment was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia.	Strange, Hazel Maxine (I30288)
3524	Hazel M. Jenkins, 88, Oblong, died about 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at the Ridgeview Care Center, Oblong. Born March 18, 1918, in Sperry, Oklahoma she was the daughter of Marlin Stanley Welch and Clara Catherine (Lobaugh) Welch. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Oblong First Christian Church. Her hobbies included handwork, embroidery, baking, cooking, gardening and her family. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, James and Angie Jenkins, Jack and Cindy Jenkins, Randy and Sharon Jenkins; two daughters and sons-in-law, Katherine and Everette Maxwell, and Sandy and Curtis Ross; twelve grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, one son, Robert; two brothers, Muriel Welch and Gale Welch; and two sisters, Helen Williams and Edna Hamil. Burial is in Mound Cemetery, rural Jasper County.	WELCH, Hazel May (I5386)
3525	Hazel M. Stanley, age 98, formerly of Ingraham, passed away at 7:55 pm, February 1, 2018 at Heartland Christian Village in Neoga, IL. Hazel was born Thursday, May 15, 1919 in Clay County, IL to Nathan Addison Williams and Mamie M. (Kinsey) Williams. She married Nelson Stanley on January 24, 1947 in Morganfield, KY. He preceded her in death on January 15, 1999. During Hazel's working years, she was employed at the International Shoe Company, a secretary at Four Sisters Manufacturing and was a beautician in her home. She enjoyed helping out at the farm and showing cattle at the fairs. She was a member of the Clay County Home Extension, a 4-H leader, and a member of the Ingraham Christian Church. She enjoyed fishing, quilting, collecting bells and picking four leaf clovers. She is survived by son, Roger (Debra) Stanley; daughter, Shirley (Ron) Payne; grandchildren, Matt (Cindy) Payne, Becky Payne, Abbey (Chad) Brenneman, Jessica (Matthew) Asselmeier, Jonathan (Emily) Stanley, Jared (Carmen) Stanley; great-grandchildren, Kyle, Ally, Cassidy, Joel, Marissa, Trey, Autumn, Aubriana, Dalli and Cyrus. Hazel is preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Jack Nelson Stanley; sisters, Dorothy Hinman and Pauline Keith. Arrangements are entrusted to J.W. Neal Funeral Home of Louisville, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, February 5, 2018. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 10:00 am at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Ingraham Cemetery, Ingraham, IL. Memorials may be made to Heartland Christian Village in Neoga, IL.	WILLIAMS, Hazel Mae (I40337)
3526	Hazel M. Stanley, age 98, formerly of Ingraham, passed away at 7:55 pm, February 1, 2018 at Heartland Christian Village in Neoga, IL.	WILLIAMS, Hazel Mae (I40337)
3527	Hazel met Lawrence H. Wolf while they were both working at Bear Brand Hosiery. They were married November 15, 1941 in Aroma Park. He preceded her in death in 2004. They lived most of their married life in the Martinton area where they raised their three children. Hazel was a devoted mother and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, fishing, bird watching, playing cards, and caring for her family.	Travis, Hazel M. (I38440)
3528	Hazel Pauline Moseley, 91, of Clay City, died at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2004, at Pavilion Nursing Home Center in Flora. Mrs. Moseley was born on April 15, 1912, in Clay County, the daughter of Bunyan and Lucy (Eden) Travis. She married Galen Moseley on December 18, 1929. He preceded her in death on May 26, 2001. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Moseley is survived by a son, Zane Moseley and his wife, Patsy, of Clay City; a daughter, Judy Ashley, of Clay City; five grandchildren, Bill Moseley, of Kinmundy, Karen Butler, of Hilliard, Ohio, Tim Moseley, of Clay City, Doug Shaffer, of Clay City, and Eric Aumiller, of Clay City; a sister-in-law, Alberta Travis, of Tuscola; and 15 great-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Billy, a daughter, Wilma Jean, a granddaughter, Janice Shaffer, and a grandson, Allen Moseley.	Travis, Hazel Pauline (I18219)
3529	Hazel was a housewife and retired as a cook from McEndree Grade School in Flora. She enjoyed quilting, crafts, and sewing. She was a member of Flora First United Methodist Church, Flora VFW Auxiliary and volunteered at Flora Senior Citizens Center.	Henderson, Hazel D. (I16948)
3530	Hazel was protestant by faith and a homemaker who loved her children and family very much. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.	Joseph, Hazel M. (I19893)
3531	He and his wife operated the telephone exchange at Dundas for many years and had lived in retirement in Olney.	Tucker, William H. (I34795)
3532	He attended Bethel United Methodist Church in rural Clay City and attended Clay City Grade School..	Buffington, Everet Lee (I47264)
3533	He attended Clinton Assembly of God Church. He was employed by Wackenhutt Security for State Farm Insurance Co., Bloomington. He was formerly employed by Eureka Co. and General Telephone in Bloomington.	Mears, Denver Wayne 'Duke' (I37052)
3534	He attended Francis Howell High School in Saint Charles, Missouri.	MOSELEY, Steven Keith (I30732)
3535	He attended high school in Salem, Indiana, graduating in 1955. He received his undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate degrees from Indiana University. While attending I.U., he met his future wife. He and Janice S. Hames were married on May 31, 1959. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2009. She survives him, as do a son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Jada Bell of Clay City, Indiana. Also surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Dan and Suzanne Barbieri of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He also leaves behind four granddaughters, Emily and Mallory Bell and Sophia and Victoria Barbieri, as well as a step-granddaughter and step-grandson, Whitney Butts and Jesse Freeman. He was preceded in death by a brother, James. Ron began his long career in education in 1961, at Union Township High School. In 1962, he began his tenure with the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville, retiring in 1994. During this time, he was a teacher of mathematics and assistant principal at Martinsville Junior High School. In 1969, he was named principal of the same school, renamed East Middle School. In 1987, he became assistant superintendent for the school district. Being in education and school administration, Ron was a member of several professional organizations. He was a very civic-minded person. He was a member of the the local Kiwanis Club since 1975, and was awarded Legion of Honor from Kiwanis International. He served as president of the club twice and spent many years on its Board of Directors. He was named outstanding Kiwanian for 1976-77. He also served the Morgan County Mental Health Clinic, the Community Foundation of Morgan County, the YMCA, and the local Red Cross Chapter. He was on the Board of Directors for the local American Cancer Society and had been associated with the Morgan County Community Concert Association. He served on the REMC Grant Committee and the advisory board of the United Way of Central Indiana. Ron was a long and active member of the Martinsville First United Methodist Church as a Sunday School teacher and chairman of the trustees, education, finance, and pastor/parish committees. He and Jan had served as lay delegates to the United Methodist Church's Annual Conference. He was proud of his association with the Hoosier Hills Emmaus Community. Ron was a member of American Legion Post 230. He had served as an officer in the U.S. Chemical Corps. He had been a member of the U.S. Army Reserves for twelve years. In serving his community, Ron received many awards, among which were Morgan County Volunteer of the Year (1999), Central Indiana Volunteer of the Year (1999), Albert Merritt Service for Youth (2001), and most recently, the Ruth Rusie "Spirit of Service" award. He truly had a servant spirit whether it be for church, community, friends, or family.	BELL, Ronald Keith (I38000)
3536	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	McDowell, R.L. (I336)
3537	He attended school in Olney, graduating from East Richland High School in 1961. He served in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1965. After leaving the Air Force, he worked for a short time in Olney before moving to the Southwest where he made his career in small businesses and new home sales in Arizona, Nevada and California. In his later years, he was active in Internet-based businesses and computer consulting.	Foreman, Garry Lee (I21689)
3538	He attended Wheeler and Thomas Elementary Schools and graduated from Clay City High School in 1962. After graduation he worked at Wilkins Chevrolet and Eagleson Oldsmobile and Cadillac in Olney, Illinois. He graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale in 1964 with an AAS in Automotive. In the spring of 1969 he started teaching Automotive at Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. He taught there through the summer of 1970 and transferred to Olney Central College when the Automotive Program was moved. In 1983, he received his BS Degree in Occupational Education from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. In June of 1993, he graduated from Chicago State University with his MS Degree in Occupational Education. He retired in December of 1999 after teaching 30 years of Automotive at Olney Central College. Ray was a member of NACAT (North American Council of Automotive Teachers) and a Charter Member of ICAIA (Illinois College Automotive Instructors Association). He was a board member of the West Richland School District for 18 years. He was an area pilot and a member of the Olney Area Pilots Association, EAA Chapter 1304, Clay County Pilots Association Chapter 16, and the Tennessee Short Wing Piper Club. He had the opportunity to fly over 300 area students in the Young Eagles Program in his Piper Tri-Pacer Airplane. Ray was past Moderator of the Fairfield Congregational Christian Church Association in Fairfield, Illinois. He is a member and Deacon of the Forrest Ridge Congregational Christian Church southeast of Noble, Illinois.	LYNN, Ray Carl (I20077)
3539	He began working in the oilfield as an 18-year-old and worked up through the ranks until he became a foreman. He also enjoyed deer hunting and spending time outside. He was a member of Olney Eagles. He will be sadly missed by family, friends, and all who knew him.	Earp, Stephen Willard (I8145)
3540	He came to America in the year 1845 and with his parents, four brothers and two sisters, located in Taylor township, Greene County, Indiana, where he spent the remainder of his life. Mr. Hasler was formerly a member of the German Lutheran church, but later united with the M. E. church at Scotland under the pastorate of Rev. George ASBURY. He was a good father, a kind husband, and a faithful christian. During his last illness, though many times suffering intense agony, he was ever patient and uncomplaining. Realizing that his end was near he expressed himself that all was well and that "it was all right."	Hasler, John (I19860)
3541	He came to this country in 1852.	Weiler, John (I28852)
3542	He did oil field work and had worked in oil fields since he was a young man, including Petco Oil in St. Elmo, maintaining the salt water production of 900 wells. Steve was an avid fan of NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt Jr., and enjoyed bow hunting deer.	HOSTETTLER, Steven Daniel (I33538)
3543	He died at Murfreesboro, TN Age: 29 y, 9 m, 29 d. He was in the 98 Regt. Ill. Vol. Co. A ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT Name BAYLOR, JEREMIAH Rank PVT Company A Unit 98 IL US INF Personal Characteristics Residence CLAY CITY, CLAY CO, IL Age 29 Height 5' 8 Hair DARK Eyes BLUE Complexion FAIR Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER Nativity CLAY CO, IL Service Record Joined When AUG 2, 1862 Joined Where CLAY CO, IL Joined By Whom E P TURNER Period 3 YRS Muster In SEP 3, 1862 Muster In Where CAMP CENTRALIA, IL Muster In By Whom L CPT Muster Out N/A Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A Remarks DIED MAY 31, 1863 AT MURFREESBORO TENN	Bayler, Jeremiah (I33291)
3544	he died of "genral paralysis of the insane, cirrhosis of the liver and chronic nephritis"	Monical, Earl Lee (I21402)
3545	He died on 22 Jul 1985 in Chickasaw, Mobile County, Alabama from Heart failure.	Taylor, James William (I20847)
3546	He enjoyed fixing machines, repairing automobiles, and tending to his large garden, but what he loved more than anything was his big family. Richard retired from General Motors Corporation after 33 years of service and was a proud member of the United Auto Workers Union.	HAGEN, Richard (I34176)
3547	He enjoyed his time as an avid St. Louis Cardinals Fan and was employed by Shelby Britton Oil Company in the Clay City area.	BRITTON, Homer Larry (I27171)
3548	He enjoyed most of his life in Crawford County, but also lived in Sailor Springs, IL, and Charleston, SC. Dennis was a 1969 graduate of Clay City High School, and went on to work many small jobs before starting work at Sears, where he was a salesman for twenty years. Following Sears, there was a year of fun selling Pioneer Labels and selling AmWay with Sam Bennett. He worked as a loan officer at the Oblong Branch and as a manager of the Robinson Branch of the First National Bank in Olney for a total of seventeen years. Away from work, Dennis could often be found outdoors. Recently, he enjoyed spending time on his tractor "Run-run" and his ATV "Henry" and in his shed. Fishing was his passion, and he spent many a day in his Ranger boat on Newton Lake. He also enjoyed hunting through the years, especially quail hunting. He was a charter member of the Crawford County Bass Anglers and was also a member of the First Christian Church of Oblong since the early 80s. He has attended Highland Church of Christ in Robinson for the last few years. One of his greatest accomplishments was being a wonderful Papaw to his four grandchildren. He will long be remembered for the love he gave to his family, friends, and especially to children. Love was truly Dennis strength and will continue to be his legacy.	CARDER, Dennis Keith (I30978)
3549	He enlisted in Company "G" 42nd Regiment of Volunteers on 28 September 1861 at Washington, Indiana, and on 10 October 1861 he was mustered in at Evansville, Indiana, whith his brothers William Nelson, Thomas and Henry McCracken. John James McCracken was 28 years old and entered the service as a Sergeant. The 42nd Indiana lost eight killed, fifty-three wounded and thirty-one captured at the Battle of Chickamauga. They fought under General Thomas who became known as "The Rock of Chickamauga" because it was his corps that held the line against the Confederates agter the rest of the Union army retreated in confusion. John James McCracken was one of the 9,756 Union soldiers who were wounded in the battle. His wound required the amputation of the right index finger. After the hand had healed, he was transferred to the Veterans Reserve Corps because he could no longer shoot a rifle. At Cliffburn Barrancks, D.C., on 28 May 1864, John was discharged being unfit for duty and having just five months of his enlistment to serve.	McCracken, John James (I46521)
3550	He enlisted in the Civil War August 8, 1962 in company 96 Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was honorably discharged August 8, 1865 and was the last one of the Boys in Blue who lived in this community.	Soules, David Neer 'Davy' (I18949)

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3501

Harry Curtis Stine, son of Albert E. & Lillie J. Stine, was born Jan. 20, 1879, near Cisne, IL, where he grew to manhood.

He was married to Nellie Brock Sept. 24, 1902. Ten children were born to this union; one daughter, Nellie Vernetta preceded him in death. Those who live to mourn his departure are his companion, nine children: Johnie, Herbert, Newell, Estil, Virgil, Helen, Velma, Hazel, and Mrs. Cloyd Watson; a married son, Herbert; a sister, Blanch Stine; a brother Ira; three grandchildren and a number of relatives and friends.

While he was a young man of 22 years of age he was converted and was united with Baptist church at Blue Point. For several years he taught in the public schools of Wayne County.

The last years of his life were spent with his family on a farm.

Funeral services were conducted at the home with interment in the Cisne Cemetery.

Stine, Harry Curtis (I20391)

3502

Harry died in his home in Dundas, Illinois.

Hasler, Harry E. (I259)

3503

Harry H. Raley, 70, of Clay City, died Sunday at 10:30 p.m, in the Flora Nursing Center at Flora.

The deceased was born August 1, 1870 in Clay County and lived his entire life in Clay County. He was a retired meat cutter, retiring in 1962 after being employed for many years at Murvin's store at Clay City.

Funeral mass will be recited at the St. Steven's Catholic Church in Flora at 10 a.m. Wednesday with Rev. Father Alvin Grave as celebrant of the mass. Burial will be in the church cemetery, Flora. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today at the Easley Funeral Home at Clay City, where friends may call.

He was married to Ruth Walsh, Feb. 15, 1936, Pontiac, Mich. Survivors are his wife, son, David, Urbana; daughter, Mrs. Donald (Mary Ann) Badger, Murphysboro; brothers Alex, Clay City; Robert, Frank both of Detroit, Mich.; David, Olney; sisters Mrs. Ray Middick, Fla.; Mrs. Clyde Beck, Olney; Mrs. Omar Scurlock, Newton; Mrs. Kenneth Harrison, Olney; Mrs. Ted Poorman, Olney; two
grandchildren.

Information retrieved from Olney (IL) Daily Mail, Sept. 8, 1970.

Raley, Harry F. (I23002)

3504

Harry Herbert SCHOTT was the son of Samuel Schott and Matilda Ann Taylor. He was a twin brother to Horace Howard Schott. His birth year is given as 1876 (1900 census), as well as 1875 (WWI draft card), and even 1874 (IL deaths). However, there is more overall supportive evidence for a birth year of 1876.

He was married several times.

According to his death certificate, he was buried in Oakwood Cemetery on 19 August 1946 (although his obituary says that he was to be buried in West Salem Cemetery).

~~~~~~~~~~~

Harry Schott
Dies at Age 68

Harry Schott died at 8:00 a.m. today at home, 1004 south 22nd street, at the age of 68 years, one month and 27 days.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Myers Chapel, with the Rev. Ace Summers officiating, and burial will follow in West Salem Cemetery.

The body will remain at Myers Chapel where friends may call after 1:30 p.m. Sunday.

Mr. Schott was born June 19, 1874. On March 30, 1939 he was married to Flora Snow, who survives.

Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Lawrence Schott of Boyleston, Ill.; one daughter, Mrs. Ed Morlan of Boyleston, Ill.; one brother, Harrace Schott of Pontiac, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. Nora Hadley; two step-sons, Alva Snow and Earl Snow of Mt. Vernon; and three step-daughters, Mrs. Edgar Dodson and Mrs. Ira Ramsey of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Alma Vickers of West Helena, Ark.

-- Register News (Mount Vernon, Illinois), Friday, 16 August 1948

Schott, Harry Herbert (I26273)

3505

Harry J. Hance, 62, of Clay City died January 9, 1973 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

He was born in Strawberry Point, Iowa; married Norma Genelle Abbott; leaves wife; sons, James and Roger; daughters, Mrs. Norma Franklin, Mrs. Barbara Tolliver; sisters, Mrs. Wanda Fessler, Mrs. Stella Smith, Mrs. Evelyn Delonshaw, Mrs. Ruth Hawley, and Mrs. Georgia Askren; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

One daughter preceded him in death.

Services were held at Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home in Clay City with burial in the Clay City Cemetery.

Hance, Harry James (I627)

3506

Harry Jack Bokenkamp, born 08/04/1924 in Beckemeyer, IL, died 02/04/2015 in Venice, FL Harry served as a Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy and worked for PPG Industries and has lived in Salerno, Italy, Bridgeport, WV, Champaign, IL, Pittsburgh, PA, Tucson, AZ and Nokomis, FL. He enjoyed a good, long life and is survived by his wife of 66+ years, Marianne Boyd Bokenkamp, and his children, Gary & wife Bonnie of Landgrove, VT, John & wife Laura of St. Pete Beach, FL (and John's deceased beloved wife Kim Thompson Bokenkamp of Pittsburgh, PA) and Judy & husband Bob of Blacksburg, VA along with 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be on Tuesday, February 10, with a visitation starting at 10:00 am. With the funeral service to follow at 11:00 am, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Venice, FL followed by refreshments at the church with a 2:30 pm Burial service at Sarasota National Cemetery with full honors for his service in the Navy. Arrangements handled by Ewing Funeral Home, Venice, FL

Bokenkamp, Harry Jack Jr. (I26817)

3507

Harry Morefield, 80, died at Danville Veterans Hospital at 4 pm Monday. He had been in failing health 11 years.

Morefield, Harry Ancil (I24775)

3508

Harry spent most of his boyhood life near Olney, IL. When he was 19 years old, he moved to Monroe County, IN to work and raise his own family. At the time of his death, he was farming, even though his health had been failing for the last 18 years.

CRITES, Harry Albert (I25069)

3509

Harry Valetine ODell, age 88, of Flora and formerly of Louisville, passed away at 7:45 pm, Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Axiom Healthcare of Flora.

Harry was born at their family home in rural Louisville on October 28, 1936, the son of Leland Valentine and Bessie Lucille (Abel) ODell. Harry spent most of his working life working with his father as a carpenter and later in life worked at Mikes Market in Louisville. Harry was a quiet man that like the simple pleasures in life, just sitting around watching a good tv show or going out for car rides in the country taking in all of nature's beaty.

Harry is survived by his siblings: Larry (Mary) ODell of Flora, Tom ODell of Louisville, Nancy Palmer of Anderson, Indiana, Connie Jones (Max McKinney) of Louisville; and he is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Billy ODell, Donnie ODell, Jimmy Cotton ODell, Brenda Sue Hale, and Betty Willis.

Memorial services to celebrate Harrys life will be held at 1:30pm, Monday, December 30, 2024, at the McGriff Funeral Home in Louisville with Brent Bailey officiating. Burial will follow at the Orchard Hill Cemetery. A short visitation will be held on Monday at the funeral home from 1:00 to 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Harrys memory to the Clay County Hospice.

O'Dell, Harry Valentine (I56146)

3510

Harry was born at their family home in rural Louisville on October 28, 1936

O'Dell, Harry Valentine (I56146)

3511

Harvey B. Engelmeier, 91, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at the Gardens in Flora, just one day after his 69th Wedding Anniversary.

He was born the son of Frank, Sr. and Ellen (Dunigan) Engelmeier on December 9, 1923, in Flora. He married Wanda Jean Eaton on October 5, 1946 at the Christian Church in Flora, Illinois.

He was a proud WWII veteran who served in the 7th Army 44th Infantry Batallion in the European Theatre of War. He was a retired lineman with the City of Flora Electric Department. He was a former Civil War Reenactor with the 15th Arkansas NW Volunteer Army CSA, participating in encampments all around the country. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather who will be sadly missed by all.

Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Jean Engelmeier; son and their other daughter Micheal (Kristal) Engelmeier; adopted son, Charlie Lee; Sister Bernadine Landreth; Grandchildren Kristy (Karl) Kramer, Brandii (John) Newby, Rodd (Jodi) Engelmeier; Great-Grandchildren Lizabeth, Allie and Bianca Engelmeier, Cody Houston, Brianna Newby, Kendrick and Kennedy Kramer, and Jonah and Bodee Woomer; and Great-Great-Grandson, Jace Harvey Engelmeier.

Harvey was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Linda Sue (Engelmeier) Woomer, grandson, Tony Lee Woomer, brother, Frank, Jr., sisters, Margaret Billington and Evelyn Engelmeier.

Harvey requested to be cremated and his ashes comingled with Jeans ashes after her passing. Services will be held at that time where their cremains will be interred at Elmwood Cemetery on the family lot.

Expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to Fur a Good Paws and may be received at the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kohn Funeral Home in Flora, Illinois.

ENGELMEIER, Harvey B. (I43646)

3512

Harvey Eugene "Gene" Harmon, age 82, of Olney, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2012, at 5:10 p.m. at his residence in Olney.

Harmon, Harvey Eugene 'Gene' (I40978)

3513

Harvey L. Biehl, 82, of Olney, Illinois, died on Monday, May 9, 2022 at his residence.

Harvey was born on March 28, 1940 in Noble, Illinois, the son of Raymond and Ina (Fulk) Biehl. He married Sandra Lake on September 3, 1959 in Olney, Illinois, and she survives.

Harvey worked in the oilfield for many years and later transitioned to Prairie Farms, where he retired. In addition, he had various home improvement jobs on the side. He took pleasure in making a profit by buying, trading, and selling anything he could make money on. Harvey was a big gardener and found peace sitting outside barefoot watching his garden grow alongside his beloved dog, Kubo. Harvey was an avid tinkerer, with a mechanical knowledge that surpasses his formal education. Harvey had a strong faith in the Lord and shared the good news with anyone who crossed his path. He enjoyed visiting and sharing the bible at The Masters Hands.

Harvey is survived by his wife of almost 63 years, Sandra Biehl of Olney; daughter, Jana Ginder and husband William of Olney; daughter, April Bunting and husband Dave of Olney; son, Jermey Biehl and wife Courlesia of Broken Arrow, OK; daughter-in-law, Clara Biehl of Bridgeport; grandchildren, Joseph Ginder, Breann (Robert) Quick, Olivia Biehl, Whitney (Brandon) Fielden, Dakota (Tahira) Bunting, Sahara Biehl, Simeon Biehl, Solomon Biehl, and Samuel Biehl; great grandchildren, Zander Fielden, Dezran Fielden, and one expected in November; brothers, Darold (Neoma) Biehl and Ted Biehl; sister, Sandra Mock; and several nieces and nephews. .

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Harold Biehl, son, Ricky Biehl, and granddaughter, Kelsey Ginder.

A funeral service for Harvey will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney. A visitation will be held beforehand, beginning at 9:30 AM.

Interment will immediately follow the service at Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg, Illinois.

Memorials can be made to Masters Hands.

Biehl, Harvey L. (I3480)

3514

Harvey was a member of Pentacostal Church, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

Anderson, Harvey L. (I5884)

3515

Hattie Pottorff of Wakefield died in Burgin Manor Nursing Home, Olney, IL.

GIBSON, Hattie (I45517)

3516

Havard A. Dasch, 93, of Olney, formerly of Noble, passed away on October 25, 2017 at Burgin Manor in Olney. He was born on September 14, 1924 in Clay County, IL.

Havard worked in Evansville, IN for a short time before being drafted into the US Army during WWII. He served in France and Germany and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. After returning home he worked for McDonnell-Douglas in St. Louis. Havard was a pastor for over 50 years for the Olney Baptist Association. Havard briefly pastored and lived in Arizona, but he fell in love with the area. He enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and new cars.

Havard is survived by his brother, Austin Dasch and wife Bernadine of Noble; Nieces and nephews, Charlotte Bickers, Sandra Harvel, Cindy Foerster, Loretta Sheppard, Steve Dasch, and Bruce Dasch; and several great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Doris Galloway and infant sister.

Memorials can be made to Baptist Childrens Home in Carmi.

Full Military Rites will be performed at the graveside.
Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home

Dasch, Havard Albert (I36724)

3517

Having enlisted in the National Guard at age 16, with 1 year, 5 months and 6 days of prior service. Entered active service as a draftee on April 10, 1942 at Chicago, Illinois. Completed the Cooks Service School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and qualified in that military occupational specialty (060). Assigned to and served with the 3860th Service Command Unit at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. Honorably discharged as a Technician Fifth Grade on September 10, 1945 at that installation. Earned the American Campaign Medal and The WWII Victory Medal.

(This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.)

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2106772

Barbee, John Wilford (I43135)

3518

Hazel Bernice Clark, 61, of Olney, IL, died Sept. 26, 2002, at her residence following a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Clark was born December 19, 1940, in Noble, the daughter of Clayson and Nella Luke McDowell.

She was self-employed and enjoyed caring for the elderly. She was a member of the Olney V.F.W. Auxiliary and Olney Eagles Auxiliary.

Mrs. Clark is survived by three sons, David, Rick, and Gregory Bell; a daughter, Rhonda Toy; two brothers, Ronald and Glenn McDowell; six sisters, Dorothy Bricker, Barbara House, Nella Dilley, Betty Lemmons, Leona DiSandro, and Kay Lomas; several nieces, nephews, 13 grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, Joshua Bell, one brother, Adrian McDowell, and one sister, JoAnn McDowell.

Funeral services were at Stasi-Grove Funeral Home with burial in the Clay City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southeastern Illinois.

McDowell, Hazel Bernice 'Habe' (I58)

3519

Hazel brought a daughter Geneva Edwards into her marriage with Clinton. Geneva was adopted by Clinton and given the McDowell surname.

There is a tombstone next to Clinton's in the Hanna Cemetery in Noble, Illinois for Hazel. During a conversation with Carl Wayne Gray, Nella Grace McDowell told him that, at Geneva's request, Hazel is NOT buried there.

Marshall, Sarah Hazel (I121)

3520

Hazel C. Franklin Hills, 89, of Clay City, formerly of Sailor Springs, died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at Flora Healthcare Center in Flora.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Darrel Brandon officiating. Burial will be in Dillman Cemetery in Sailor Springs.

Mrs. Hills was born August 9, 1942, in Sailor Springs, the daughter of Baldy and Josephine (Noll) Franklin. She married Douglas B. Hills on June 21, 1942. He preceded her in death in 1973. She was also preceded in death by her close friend and companion, Lloyd C. "Smitty" Smith.

She had worked as a key-punch operator at Roadmaster. She was a member of Clay City Christian Church and Sailor Springs American Legion Auxilliary.

Mrs. Hills is survived by a daughter, Bea Jay Laughton, of Clay City; son-in-law, Wayne Harris, of Sailor Springs; brother, Malbert Franklin, of Flora; brother, Nolan Franklin, of Flora; sister, Norma Abbott, of Sailor Springs; and four grandchildren, Shana Puckett and her husband, Terry, Shaun Harris and his wife, Ray Lynn, Aaron Matthew Laughton, and Alan Michael Laughton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Bonnie Harris; three brothers, Orris C. Franklin, Bill Franklin and Roy Franklin; and two sisters, Bernice Bridges and Alberta Anderson.

Memorials may be made to Illini Children's Christian Home.

Franklin, Hazel C. (I23090)

3521

HAZEL D. BARNES AKERS, 99, of Flora, IL passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Flora Gardens in Flora.

Henderson, Hazel D. (I16948)

3522

Hazel M. Emmons, age 91, of Parkersburg, passed away at 5:23pm on Saturday,September 26th, 2009 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Joseph, Hazel M. (I19893)

3523

Hazel M. Hillyer, age 85, of Xenia, Illinois passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Odin Health Care Center in Odin, Illinois.

Hazel was born November 30, 1928 in Rinard, Illinois to Thomas O. Strange Sr. and Millie Mary (Reynolds) Strange. She married Eugene J. Hillyer on September 6, 1947. He preceded her in death on April 1, 1980.

Hazel worked as a cook and was also employed at the Shoe Factory and Sparton's. She later became an insurance agent, holding an insurance license for United American, and had a Ham Radio license, technician class. Hazel was a member of Xenia Christian Church and loved helping people. Quilting was very important to her and as a member of the Xenia "Helping Hands" Quilters, quilts were made and donated to Xenia Christian Church and Xenia Fire Department. She also enjoyed cooking, canning, and gardening.

Hazel is survived by her daughter: Mary Ann Hillyer; her son: Dale E. Hillyer; along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers and sisters (Virginia Paris, Eldon Strange, Thomas Strange, Beulah Langhans, Gaylen Strange, Lester Strange, Vera Wheeler, and Jennell Hillyer), and companion Frank Burkett.

The funeral service for Hazel Hillyer was held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora.

Interment was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia.

Strange, Hazel Maxine (I30288)

3524

Hazel M. Jenkins, 88, Oblong, died about 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at the Ridgeview Care Center, Oblong.

Born March 18, 1918, in Sperry, Oklahoma she was the daughter of Marlin Stanley Welch and Clara Catherine (Lobaugh) Welch. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Oblong First Christian Church. Her hobbies included handwork, embroidery, baking, cooking, gardening and her family.

Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, James and Angie Jenkins, Jack and Cindy Jenkins, Randy and Sharon Jenkins; two daughters and sons-in-law, Katherine and Everette Maxwell, and Sandy and Curtis Ross; twelve grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents, one son, Robert; two brothers, Muriel Welch and Gale Welch; and two sisters, Helen Williams and Edna Hamil.

Burial is in Mound Cemetery, rural Jasper County.

WELCH, Hazel May (I5386)

3525

Hazel M. Stanley, age 98, formerly of Ingraham, passed away at 7:55 pm, February 1, 2018 at Heartland Christian Village in Neoga, IL.

Hazel was born Thursday, May 15, 1919 in Clay County, IL to Nathan Addison Williams and Mamie M. (Kinsey) Williams. She married Nelson Stanley on January 24, 1947 in Morganfield, KY. He preceded her in death on January 15, 1999.

During Hazel's working years, she was employed at the International Shoe Company, a secretary at Four Sisters Manufacturing and was a beautician in her home. She enjoyed helping out at the farm and showing cattle at the fairs. She was a member of the Clay County Home Extension, a 4-H leader, and a member of the Ingraham Christian Church. She enjoyed fishing, quilting, collecting bells and picking four leaf clovers.

She is survived by son, Roger (Debra) Stanley; daughter, Shirley (Ron) Payne; grandchildren, Matt (Cindy) Payne, Becky Payne, Abbey (Chad) Brenneman, Jessica (Matthew) Asselmeier, Jonathan (Emily) Stanley, Jared (Carmen) Stanley; great-grandchildren, Kyle, Ally, Cassidy, Joel, Marissa, Trey, Autumn, Aubriana, Dalli and Cyrus.

Hazel is preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Jack Nelson Stanley; sisters, Dorothy Hinman and Pauline Keith.

Arrangements are entrusted to J.W. Neal Funeral Home of Louisville, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, February 5, 2018. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 10:00 am at the funeral home.

Interment will be held at Ingraham Cemetery, Ingraham, IL.

Memorials may be made to Heartland Christian Village in Neoga, IL.

WILLIAMS, Hazel Mae (I40337)

3526

Hazel M. Stanley, age 98, formerly of Ingraham, passed away at 7:55 pm, February 1, 2018 at Heartland Christian Village in Neoga, IL.

WILLIAMS, Hazel Mae (I40337)

3527

Hazel met Lawrence H. Wolf while they were both working at Bear Brand Hosiery. They were married November 15, 1941 in Aroma Park. He preceded her in death in 2004. They lived most of their married life in the Martinton area where they raised their three children. Hazel was a devoted mother and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, fishing, bird watching, playing cards, and caring for her family.

Travis, Hazel M. (I38440)

3528

Hazel Pauline Moseley, 91, of Clay City, died at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2004, at Pavilion Nursing Home Center in Flora.

Mrs. Moseley was born on April 15, 1912, in Clay County, the daughter of Bunyan and Lucy (Eden) Travis. She married Galen Moseley on December 18, 1929. He preceded her in death on May 26, 2001.

She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Moseley is survived by a son, Zane Moseley and his wife, Patsy, of Clay City; a daughter, Judy Ashley, of Clay City; five grandchildren, Bill Moseley, of Kinmundy, Karen Butler, of Hilliard, Ohio, Tim Moseley, of Clay City, Doug Shaffer, of Clay City, and Eric Aumiller, of Clay City; a sister-in-law, Alberta Travis, of Tuscola; and 15 great-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Billy, a daughter, Wilma Jean, a granddaughter, Janice Shaffer, and a grandson, Allen Moseley.

Travis, Hazel Pauline (I18219)

3529

Hazel was a housewife and retired as a cook from McEndree Grade School in Flora. She enjoyed quilting, crafts, and sewing. She was a member of Flora First United Methodist Church, Flora VFW Auxiliary and volunteered at Flora Senior Citizens Center.

Henderson, Hazel D. (I16948)

3530

Hazel was protestant by faith and a homemaker who loved her children and family very much. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Joseph, Hazel M. (I19893)

3531

He and his wife operated the telephone exchange at Dundas for many years and had lived in retirement in Olney.

Tucker, William H. (I34795)

3532

He attended Bethel United Methodist Church in rural Clay City and attended Clay City Grade School..

Buffington, Everet Lee (I47264)

3533

He attended Clinton Assembly of God Church. He was employed by Wackenhutt Security for State Farm Insurance Co., Bloomington. He was formerly employed by Eureka Co. and General Telephone in Bloomington.

Mears, Denver Wayne 'Duke' (I37052)

3534

He attended Francis Howell High School in Saint Charles, Missouri.

MOSELEY, Steven Keith (I30732)

3535

He attended high school in Salem, Indiana, graduating in 1955. He received his undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate degrees from Indiana University.

While attending I.U., he met his future wife. He and Janice S. Hames were married on May 31, 1959. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2009. She survives him, as do a son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Jada Bell of Clay City, Indiana. Also surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Dan and Suzanne Barbieri of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He also leaves behind four granddaughters, Emily and Mallory Bell and Sophia and Victoria Barbieri, as well as a step-granddaughter and step-grandson, Whitney Butts and Jesse Freeman. He was preceded in death by a brother, James.

Ron began his long career in education in 1961, at Union Township High School. In 1962, he began his tenure with the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville, retiring in 1994. During this time, he was a teacher of mathematics and assistant principal at Martinsville Junior High School. In 1969, he was named principal of the same school, renamed East Middle School. In 1987, he became assistant superintendent for the school district. Being in education and school administration, Ron was a member of several professional organizations.

He was a very civic-minded person. He was a member of the the local Kiwanis Club since 1975, and was awarded Legion of Honor from Kiwanis International. He served as president of the club twice and spent many years on its Board of Directors. He was named outstanding Kiwanian for 1976-77. He also served the Morgan County Mental Health Clinic, the Community Foundation of Morgan County, the YMCA, and the local Red Cross Chapter. He was on the Board of Directors for the local American Cancer Society and had been associated with the Morgan County Community Concert Association. He served on the REMC Grant Committee and the advisory board of the United Way of Central Indiana.

Ron was a long and active member of the Martinsville First United Methodist Church as a Sunday School teacher and chairman of the trustees, education, finance, and pastor/parish committees. He and Jan had served as lay delegates to the United Methodist Church's Annual Conference. He was proud of his association with the Hoosier Hills Emmaus Community.

Ron was a member of American Legion Post 230. He had served as an officer in the U.S. Chemical Corps. He had been a member of the U.S. Army Reserves for twelve years.

In serving his community, Ron received many awards, among which were Morgan County Volunteer of the Year (1999), Central Indiana Volunteer of the Year (1999), Albert Merritt Service for Youth (2001), and most recently, the Ruth Rusie "Spirit of Service" award. He truly had a servant spirit whether it be for church, community, friends, or family.

BELL, Ronald Keith (I38000)

3536

At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

McDowell, R.L. (I336)

3537

He attended school in Olney, graduating from East Richland High School in 1961. He served in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1965.

After leaving the Air Force, he worked for a short time in Olney before moving to the Southwest where he made his career in small businesses and new home sales in Arizona, Nevada and California. In his later years, he was active in Internet-based businesses and computer consulting.

Foreman, Garry Lee (I21689)

3538

He attended Wheeler and Thomas Elementary Schools and graduated from Clay City High School in 1962. After graduation he worked at Wilkins Chevrolet and Eagleson Oldsmobile and Cadillac in Olney, Illinois. He graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale in 1964 with an AAS in Automotive. In the spring of 1969 he started teaching Automotive at Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. He taught there through the summer of 1970 and transferred to Olney Central College when the Automotive Program was moved. In 1983, he received his BS Degree in Occupational Education from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. In June of 1993, he graduated from Chicago State University with his MS Degree in Occupational Education. He retired in December of 1999 after teaching 30 years of Automotive at Olney Central College.

Ray was a member of NACAT (North American Council of Automotive Teachers) and a Charter Member of ICAIA (Illinois College Automotive Instructors Association). He was a board member of the West Richland School District for 18 years.

He was an area pilot and a member of the Olney Area Pilots Association, EAA Chapter 1304, Clay County Pilots Association Chapter 16, and the Tennessee Short Wing Piper Club. He had the opportunity to fly over 300 area students in the Young Eagles Program in his Piper Tri-Pacer Airplane.

Ray was past Moderator of the Fairfield Congregational Christian Church Association in Fairfield, Illinois. He is a member and Deacon of the Forrest Ridge Congregational Christian Church southeast of Noble, Illinois.

LYNN, Ray Carl (I20077)

3539

He began working in the oilfield as an 18-year-old and worked up through the ranks until he became a foreman. He also enjoyed deer hunting and spending time outside. He was a member of Olney Eagles. He will be sadly missed by family, friends, and all who knew him.

Earp, Stephen Willard (I8145)

3540

He came to America in the year 1845 and with his parents, four brothers and two sisters, located in Taylor township, Greene County, Indiana, where he spent the remainder of his life.

Mr. Hasler was formerly a member of the German Lutheran church, but later united with the M. E. church at Scotland under the pastorate of Rev. George ASBURY. He was a good father, a kind husband, and a faithful christian. During his last illness, though many times suffering intense agony, he was ever patient and uncomplaining. Realizing that his end was near he expressed himself that all was well and that "it was all right."

Hasler, John (I19860)

3541

He came to this country in 1852.

Weiler, John (I28852)

3542

He did oil field work and had worked in oil fields since he was a young man, including Petco Oil in St. Elmo, maintaining the salt water production of 900 wells. Steve was an avid fan of NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt Jr., and enjoyed bow hunting deer.

HOSTETTLER, Steven Daniel (I33538)

3543

He died at Murfreesboro, TN Age: 29 y, 9 m, 29 d. He was in the 98 Regt. Ill. Vol. Co. A

ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name BAYLOR, JEREMIAH
Rank PVT Company A Unit 98 IL US INF

Personal Characteristics
Residence CLAY CITY, CLAY CO, IL Age 29 Height 5' 8 Hair DARK
Eyes BLUE Complexion FAIR Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity CLAY CO, IL

Service Record
Joined When AUG 2, 1862 Joined Where CLAY CO, IL
Joined By Whom E P TURNER Period 3 YRS
Muster In SEP 3, 1862 Muster In Where CAMP CENTRALIA, IL
Muster In By Whom L CPT Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks DIED MAY 31, 1863 AT MURFREESBORO TENN

Bayler, Jeremiah (I33291)

3544

he died of "genral paralysis of the insane, cirrhosis of the liver and chronic nephritis"

Monical, Earl Lee (I21402)

3545

He died on 22 Jul 1985 in Chickasaw, Mobile County, Alabama from Heart failure.

Taylor, James William (I20847)

3546

He enjoyed fixing machines, repairing automobiles, and tending to his large garden, but what he loved more than anything was his big family. Richard retired from General Motors Corporation after 33 years of service and was a proud member of the United Auto Workers Union.

HAGEN, Richard (I34176)

3547

He enjoyed his time as an avid St. Louis Cardinals Fan and was employed by Shelby Britton Oil Company in the Clay City area.

BRITTON, Homer Larry (I27171)

3548

He enjoyed most of his life in Crawford County, but also lived in Sailor Springs, IL, and Charleston, SC. Dennis was a 1969 graduate of Clay City High School, and went on to work many small jobs before starting work at Sears, where he was a salesman for twenty years. Following Sears, there was a year of fun selling Pioneer Labels and selling AmWay with Sam Bennett. He worked as a loan officer at the Oblong Branch and as a manager of the Robinson Branch of the First National Bank in Olney for a total of seventeen years.

Away from work, Dennis could often be found outdoors. Recently, he enjoyed spending time on his tractor "Run-run" and his ATV "Henry" and in his shed. Fishing was his passion, and he spent many a day in his Ranger boat on Newton Lake. He also enjoyed hunting through the years, especially quail hunting. He was a charter member of the Crawford County Bass Anglers and was also a member of the First Christian Church of Oblong since the early 80s. He has attended Highland Church of Christ in Robinson for the last few years.

One of his greatest accomplishments was being a wonderful Papaw to his four grandchildren. He will long be remembered for the love he gave to his family, friends, and especially to children. Love was truly Dennis strength and will continue to be his legacy.

CARDER, Dennis Keith (I30978)

3549

He enlisted in Company "G" 42nd Regiment of Volunteers on 28 September 1861 at Washington, Indiana, and on 10 October 1861 he was mustered in at Evansville, Indiana, whith his brothers William Nelson, Thomas and Henry McCracken. John James McCracken was 28 years old and entered the service as a Sergeant.

The 42nd Indiana lost eight killed, fifty-three wounded and thirty-one captured at the Battle of Chickamauga. They fought under General Thomas who became known as "The Rock of Chickamauga" because it was his corps that held the line against the Confederates agter the rest of the Union army retreated in confusion. John James McCracken was one of the 9,756 Union soldiers who were wounded in the battle. His wound required the amputation of the right index finger. After the hand had healed, he was transferred to the Veterans Reserve Corps because he could no longer shoot a rifle. At Cliffburn Barrancks, D.C., on 28 May 1864, John was discharged being unfit for duty and having just five months of his enlistment to serve.

McCracken, John James (I46521)

3550

He enlisted in the Civil War August 8, 1962 in company 96 Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was honorably discharged August 8, 1865 and was the last one of the Boys in Blue who lived in this community.

Soules, David Neer 'Davy' (I18949)

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