Notes: Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

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3601	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: Frutiger, Daniel Arnold 'Dan' / Sigrist, G.S. (F7715)
3602	He married Julia Gordon who was born in Cattaraugus County, New York. Date of marriage was June of 1852. Father of two sons and five daughters.	Handley, Dennis (I28152)
3603	He moved from Clay County to Olney, where he served four terms as Richland County Circuit Clerk, and headed the ticket in each election. In his first election he won by a 1600 vote majority, and he won his last election by a 2700 vote majority. Before being elected Circuit Clerk he served two years as Richland County Deputy Sheriff. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Olney, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.	LEE, Chester Arthur (I24373)
3604	He moved to Patoka in 1976 from Noble. He worked for Chicap Pipeline Company as a pipe line operator from 1976 to recently. He also was a fertilizer spreader for Woolsey Farm Service and Tune Trucking, both of Patoka. He was a member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Sandoval and was the assistant junior high basketball coach for the Patoka school district. He was a former Patoka village board member serving from 1987 to 1991. He also served on the Patoka Fire Department for over 10 years.	Ulm, Steven E. (I1245)
3605	He moved with his parents to Wayne county, when a small boy and the remainder of his life has been spent in Indian Prairie township. At an early age he united with the Cisne Christian church and lived a faithful Christian life.	SPITZNER, John 'Johnie' (I24831)
3606	He must have died before 1900 because he does not show up in the 1900 census or any census after.	Source (S3236)
3607	He only went to the 4th grade in school, but was self educated far beyond that. Emil remembered that after his father died they had so little to eat one winter that all they had to take to school to eat was bread spread with lard. He was confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church, Lafe, AR. 28 Mar 1920. About 1924 he went to Broken Arrow, OK to work. In about 1930 he went to Michigan and worked about one year then he returned to Broken Arrow. He met an married Agnes Tammen there in 1934. They returned to Lafe and bought the farm that had belonged to his father. They remained there until 1949 when they moved 2 miles northeast of Golden City, MO. for three years when they bought a 10acre farm 8 miles southwest of Lockwood, in the Minert community. Emil quit farming in 1958, first he rented out his farm then sold it and moved to Lockwood, where he delivered the mail to and from the train, was custodian for Immanuel Lutheran School, and was a night watchman for the town of Lockwood until he retired. Emil died in St. John's Hospital, Springfield Mo of congestive heart failure, during heart surgery to correct a valve problem. He was buried at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Lockwood, MO.	CASTENS, Emil Wilhelm Heinrich (I21395)
3608	He operated a farm near Noble for many years and also, operated a fruit market in Olney for several months. He was well known throughout this area and affectionately known as "Pop" to many people.	Moseley, John Robert (I46560)
3609	He owned an oil-drilling company in Southern Illinois for more than 45 years before retiring to travel and learn golf. Sherm loved all sports, especially baseball and golf. He was a proud veteran of World War II having served with Co. A, 121st Infantry, 8 Division and was wounded three times. The third wound occurred when he was hit by sniper fire on Christmas Day, 1944, at the Battle of the Bulge. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.	Rusk, Charles Sherman (I26799)
3610	He owned and operated a grocery store in West Salem and worked for Valley Wholesale in Olney for several years.	Orel, Wayne L. (I31073)
3611	He owned and operated Bower Mills, worked at Double "R" Hatchery and was a radio dispatcher for the Olney Police Department. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and also was a past president of the Kiwanis Club, past president of the Richland County Heritage Museum, served on East Richland School Board and was Mayor of Olney.	BOWER, Frank Simpson (I43172)
3612	He owned and operated Fry's Garage in Flora for over 50 years and was also a farmer. He was a veteran, and a member of the Clay City Church of God and Flora American Legion Post #14. He enjoyed boating, fishing, flowers, his dogs, and being with the family.	Fry, Herschel T. (I17311)
3613	He owned and operated Gene Steber Excavating Service for 34 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney and Knights of Columbus in Olney.	Steber, Eugene Joseph 'Gene' (I22652)
3614	He owned and operated Myers Auto Trim for 40 years, from 1971-2011. He was a member of Prior Grove Baptist Church in rural Oblong. He was a East Richland High School graduate, Class of 1958. He was past Exalted Ruler of Robinson Elks Lodge #1188, and member of White Squirrels Motorcycle Club and ABATE Motorcycle Club. Dick enjoyed camping, motorcycles and gardening. He just loved to be outdoors	Myers, Richard Dale 'Dick' (I13050)
3615	He owned and operated Myers Brothers south of Olney for 31 years. He was an active member of the White Squirrel Motorcycle Club and Family Motor Coach Association for many years, and was a past officer of the Boat Club in Travares, Fla.	Myers, Charles Thomas 'Chuck' (I13047)
3616	He owned W. J. Drilling, in Xenia, IL, then worked for Wes-Kem, Inc., an Industrial Chemical Company, where he served as Operations Supervisor, until retirement in 1995. He was a member of the Xenia Volunteer Fire Dept. for 9 ½ years, and a city councilman for 6 years. He moved to Kansas in 1978. He was superintendent of 38 foster children over the years at Cookson Hills Christian School, in Syracuse, KS. He was a member of Central Christian Church in Liberal.	Worthey, Donald Ray (I40784)
3617	He passed away at St. Luke's South Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born in Louisville, the son of Roy H. Dawkins, Sr. and Dorothy Phillips Dawkins. He married Viola Mary O'Dell December 24, 1941. She preceded him in death December 2, 1983. Mr. Dawkins was a retired postmaster in Louisville after 38 years, a 63 year member of the Louisville American Legion and he was an U. S. Air Force Veteran serving in WWII. Survivors include a son, Mike Dawkins; a daughter, Sandie Caplinger, five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and a sister. Funeral services were held at Neal Funeral Home with burial in Floral Garden of Memories, Flora, IL.	Dawkins, Roy H. Jr. (I43569)
3618	He passed away in Texas where he had gone on a fishing trip.	Kessler, Herman C. (I38340)
3619	He proudly served his country in the National Guard and Reserves. Bill was a member of Temple Baptist Church. He was a retired truck driver and also worked for A.E. Staley, United States Postal Service, Secretary of State, Wagner Castings, and was a bus driver for Decatur Public Schools. Bill enjoyed fishing. He was a people person, friendly to everyone, and enjoyed waving at his neighbors and passersby.	Hensley, William Robert (I5825)
3620	He received his education and grew to manhood in this locality, and later worked around Tonica and Pana. August 26, 1906 he was married to Lucy M. Hitchcock. They then moved to their farm near Clay City, which was their home for a number of years during this time, and until his retirement he was employed by the B.& O Railroad in the Bridge and Building department.	Stanford, William S. (I32449)
3621	He resided in Clay County, Illinois prior to the war. Francis was assigned to Headquarters Squadron, 27th Bomber Group, Light. The Squadron arrived in the Philippines in November 1941. They were awaiting their aircraft which were being shipped to the Philippines when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and the Philippines on December 8th. The ship carrying the planes was diverted to Australia and the Squadron Commander and 20 crews flew to Australia to get their planes. The rest of the men in the 27th withdrew to the Bataan Peninsula and were formed into the 2nd Battalion, 27th Bomber Group Provisional Infantry Regiment Air Corps This was the only Air Corps unit to fight as an Infantry Regiment. On 09 April 1942 the US and Filipino forces were surrendered to the Japanese. Francis experienced the horrors of the Bataan Death March as he walked to San Fernando and the taken by train to Capas and walked the last bit of the way to Camp O'Donnell. First Sergeant Francis F. Beitler died 21 May 1942 in the Japanese POW Camp 4, O'donnell, Tarlac Province, Central Luzon, Philippines. He died roughly a month after arriving there.	Beitler, Francis F. (I43032)
3622	He retired after 20 years with AMF/Roadmaster and also worked for Pure Oil Company. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and First United Methodist Church in Olney.	HUBBLE, Cloyd Burton 'Burt' (I26732)
3623	He retired after 40 years of service as a teacher; guidance counselor and administrator in the Edwards County School System. He also taught mathmatics at Frontier Community College in Fairfield. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and Army Reserve. He was a member of First Christian Church in West Salem, where he served as an elder.	Clodfelter, Jimmie Wayne (I37987)
3624	He retired after working as an electrical lineman for Hinckle and McCoy, Salem, and was a horse jockey. Mr. Colclasure was of the Pentecostal faith.	Colclasure, Lyle Jacob 'Jake' (I33558)
3625	He retired as a Sergeant from the U.S. Army in 1968 with over 25 years of service. He served in World War II and the Korean War earning three Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars and numerous other medals and citations. Later in his career he was an ROTC Instructor and rifle team coach at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and the University of Colorado at Boulder. Following his retirement, he attended Vincennes University studying accounting and bookkeeping, and later worked in several area businesses. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW.	Tucker, Charles William (I37553)
3626	He retired from AMF Bicycle Factory in 1975. He was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church of Olney, and was a member of the Richland County Farm Bureau.	IVY, Moad J. (I2234)
3627	He retired from Bob Jones Trucking Co. after 15 years service.	COOK, Harry Francis 'Curly' (I25332)
3628	He retired from computer operations with United Airlines from 1954 to 1996. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Olney. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Clay City and American Legion in Olney.	Moseley, Mervin D. 'Buzz' (I24653)
3629	He retired from construction work. The perfect day for Bob was to play golf with his buddies, drink some Bud Lights, watch IU basketball, and kiss his wife Myra, which is what he did the day before he died. He attended the Salvation Army Church in Bloomington, and was a member of the Moose Lodge, AMVETS 2000, American Legion Post 18, Labor and Hod Carriers Union 741. He loved playing golf, pool and bowling.	Childers, Robert Lee 'Half Pint' (I48689)
3630	He retired from Countrymark Oil in 2008, where he drove a truck hauling oil. His interests included NASCAR, fishing, gardening, drinking coffee with his friends, and his dogs. Bill was known as a friend to many, who would help out anyone in need. He was loved by all and will be missed by many.	Montoney, William 'Bill' (I11518)
3631	He retired from Olivieri Construction and was a former Superintendent for Pepper Construction Company, and Carpenter for Paschen Construction.	Taylor, Donald Ray (I37053)
3632	He retired from the North Wayne School District #200 in Cisne, Illinois where he taught Social Studies for many years. While Garland was at North Wayne, he was also baseball, track, and golf coach for many years. He was also a Trustee on the Bedford Township Cemetery Board and a member of the Cisne Community Center Board. Garland was an avid Cardinals Baseball and Chicago Bears fan. He always enjoyed talking about sports, going to the local sports games watching his former students and was very involved in youth athletics. He loved going to watch his grandchildren anytime that he possibly could attend their activities. He would ask about his former students when you would see him where they were at and what they were doing now. He was a former employee of the Hosselton Funeral Home in Cisne.	Keck, Garland Dean (I19132)
3633	He retired from the Village of Clay City as a warehouse clerk. He had been a member of the Civil Defense.	Hilderbrand, Thomas Jay (I32589)
3634	He retired in 1969 from Pure Oil Company after 30 years of service. He was a long-time member and deacon of Liberty Baptist Church in Wakefield. He enjoyed going ginseng and mushroom hunting. He raised quail and pheasant to be released into the wild, and watched the birds that nested in the birdhouses around his home and fed at the feeders in the back yard. He and Evelyn hosted many family wiener roasts in the grove behind their home near Dundas. He came from a hearty German background. His father and all five children lived unusually long lives into their nineties and beyond. His father was 101 and his sister, Fay, is 100. His other siblings, Ben and Roy Pottorff and Luna Lambird, were in their late 90s.	Pottorff, I. V. (I25129)
3635	He retired in 1983 as a Trucker and Heavy Equipment Operator for Johnson Trucking at Cisne. Prior to that, he worked for H. W. Jones and Herb Bruce in Cisne. He was also a farmer. Carlyn was a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church at Flora, president of Flora Senior Citizens, and a former Zone Governor of Ruritan National.	PITTMAN, Carlyn Nyle (I22383)
3636	He retired in 1988 after 37 years as a service technician at GTE. He was a member of Parkersburg United Methodist church, was a U.S. Army veteran and was a member of the American Legion and National Rifle Association.	Lame, Alfred 'Cactus' Jr. (I3468)
3637	He served 24 years in the U.S. Army. His service included a tour of Vietnam in 1968, as well as tours in Korea and Germany. He retired from the military in 1988 with a decoration of Bronze Star.	Patterson, Vern (I18137)
3638	He served for 26 months in the U.S.Army as a medical corpsman and dental technician in Fort Riley, KS. and Camp Atterbury, IN.	Nussbaum, Harold Walden (I4674)
3639	He served his country during the Vietnam War.	Orel, Jerry Wayne (I31072)
3640	He served his country in World War II in the United States Army in North Africa and Italy. Awarded the Purple Heart.	Hasler, Kenneth (I19471)
3641	He served in the Army Reserves as a Medic from 1961-1969. He retired after 30 years from Fedders in Effingham and then worked for Marathon Petroleum in St. Elmo for 10 years. He owned and operated Sugar Tree Plantation north of St. Elmo from 1987-1999. He was strong in his faith and a dedicated member of Beecher City Church of Christ in Beecher City where he served as a deacon and later as an elder	Boose, Raymond Vaughn (I45093)
3642	He served in the Civil War for three years Aug. 18, 1861 to Sept. 3, 1864. He later went in and served, as a substitute soldier, for one year, for Edward McCarty from Dec. 1, 1864 to Sept. 28, 1865.	Madden, John Simmons (I40895)
3643	He served in the late war, in Company E. Forty-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the battles of Chickasaw Bluffs, Fort Gibson, Champion Hills. Black River Bridge, siege of Vicksburg, Jackson, Miss., Arkansas Post,Red River and others.	Boyles, James Monroe (I28851)
3644	He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War.	Hamilton, Terrence Lee (I17477)
3645	He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and retired from GTE in 1990. His memberships included the Beau Knott Sunday School Class of the church, Flora Masonic Lodge #204, and Scottish Rite. John loved animals and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and bird feeding	Moats, John L. (I9179)
3646	He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a farmer and pilot and later worked in construction, welding and maintenance work.	BATES, Fred Nolan (I26761)
3647	He served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946	CLARK, William Harold (I15198)
3648	He served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946. He farmed his entire life.	CLARK, William Harold (I15198)
3649	He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII, was employed for 22 years at Miller Chevrolet and served as deputy clerk with the Clay County Circuit Clerk's Office for 19 years. Cliff enjoyed boating and camping and his activities and memberships include the following: Flora Masonic Lodge #204 AF & AM, Belleville Consistory, Clay County Shrine Club, Marion County Shrine Club, Clay County Widgets, Flora American Legion Post #14, AMVETS, 49 year member of Xenia Fire Department and was past chief for 15 years, Clay County Sheriff's Patrol, Clay County Civil Defense, former Mayor of Xenia and past Xenia Board member, and was an area basketball referee for 35 years.	Benefield, Clifford E. (I43198)
3650	He served in the U.S. Navy and served in the June 6th, 1944, invasion of Normandy.	Clinton, James Taylor (I50961)