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4951	Joseph Luse, of the firm of Warner & Luse, Flora, Ill., was born June 13, 1824, in Washington County, Penn. While he was yet a child, his parents, Daniel and Susan (Hartley) Luse, removed to Ohio and settled in Guernsey County, where he grew to manhood, being reared upon the farm and educated in the common schools. He was married, November 10, 1847, in Guernsey County, to Miss Elizabeth Starr, daughter of James and Catherine (Hiskett) Starr. She was born, July 4, 1827, in Guernsey County, Ohio. Mr. Luse continued on the farm in Ohio until the fall of 1864, when, having completed a term of enlistment in the military service, he removed his family to Illinois, and settled in Harter Township, Clay County. He here prosecuted his farming interest until coming to Flora, in 1881, and still owns a landed interest of several hundred acres. Since coming to Flora he has engaged in an extensive mercantile business, associated with C. H. Warner. His family are Sarah C, wife of Ed Higginson; Susan M. . wife of Samuel Finley; Mary E., wife of L. Sheehan; William A. (deceased); John M.; Cynthia A., and Matilda, both of whom died in infancy; Linna, wife of R. L. Stanford; James S. (deceased); Joseph E., Alice and Charles L. Luse. Mr. Luse is an Elder in the Christian Church, of which Mrs. Luse is also an honored member. Excerpt from "History of Wayne and Clay Counties, Illinois 1884."	Luse, Joseph (I13700)
4952	Joseph M. Crane, 81, of Olney, died at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 1997, at Richland Memorial Hospital. Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney, with Rev. Fr. Jerry Wirth officiating. Burial will be in Crest Haven Cemetery in Claremont with full military rites performed by the Olney Veterans Organizations. Visitation will he Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney, with a prayer service at 5 p.m. Memorials can be made to Olney Tiger Booster Club or St. Joseph Athletic Fund. Crane was born Feb. 20, 1916, in Vincennes Ind., the son of Charles F. and Elizabeth (Dodds) Crane. He married Ruth Ledeker June 11, 1947, in Bridgeport. He was a retired meter reader for CIPS and was a part-time custodian for First National Bank in Olney. He was a WWII U.S. Army Air Corp. veteran, was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney, and the American Legion, and was very active in Olney sports programs for many years. He is survived by his wife; two brothers, Robert Crane, of LaGrange Park, and John Franklin Crane, of Bridgeport; one sister, Kathryn Eckstein of Battle Creek, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and a brother. Published in Olney Daily Mail, IL	Crane, Joseph Maurice (I55210)
4953	Joseph R. Bell, Jr., 51, of Dundas, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 at his home. Joseph was born February 14, 1972 in Olney, IL, the son of Joseph Randall and Rebecca (Wagner) Bell. He married Dana (Kuhl) on October 4, 1997 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, and she survives. Joe was employed at Dolls, Inc. for over 25 years as a heavy equipment operator. When he wasn't working you would find him at a dirt track race. He liked to help with the pit crew and enjoyed traveling from race to race. Joe could fix anything on wheels and also had carpentry skills where he could build anything from the ground up. He took pleasure in boating, fishing, and hunting with his sons. He was hard working and always on the go. Joe was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend. He will be missed by everyone he left a mark on. Joseph is survived by his wife, Dana Bell of Dundas; son, Jake (Chelsea Kocher) Bell of Ste. Marie; son, Jordan (Heaven Wyatt) Bell of Olney; sisters, Annie (Melvin) Weiler and Patricia "Sis" Bell; mother and father in-law, Victor and Darlene Kuhl; and several sister and brother in-laws, nieces, and nephews.. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Shawn Bell. A visitation will be held on December 17, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney. A funeral will be held at 10:00 AM on December 18, 2023 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney Interment will follow the service at Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg, Memorials can be made to Huntingtons Disease Society through https://hdsa.org/get-involved/tribute-memorial-donations/.	BELL, Joseph R. Jr. (I54391)
4954	Joseph Robert Eckelberry, 81, of Flora, Illinois, passed away at 3:30 p.m. on July 18, 2019, at Clay County Hospital in Flora, Illinois.	Eckelberry, Joseph Robert 'Joe' (I22121)
4955	Joseph Robert Eckelberry, 81, of Flora, Illinois, passed away at 3:30 p.m. on July 18, 2019, at Clay County Hospital in Flora, Illinois. Joe was born on September 11, 1937, in Rinard, Illinois, to Joseph Martin and A. Ozella (Plumley) Eckelberry. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from which he retired on March 3, 1975. On October 12, 1978, Joe married Louise Guinn in Louisville, IL. After his retirement from the Navy, he worked for Bailey Farms in Louisville, IL, for many years. He loved hunting, fishing, turkey hunting, and gardening. Joe had a heart of gold and was always helping someone. Joe is survived by his wife, Louise Eckelberry of Flora, IL; many nieces and nephews; sisters, Phyllis Vail of Flora, IL, and Rhesa Eckelberry of Flora, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and three sisters. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Faith Tabernacle in Flora, IL. Interment will immediately follow at Bunker Cemetery in Rinard, IL, where full military rites will be accorded. Visitation will be from 6 -8 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Faith Tabernacle in Flora. Expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to the Disabled American Veterans.	Eckelberry, Joseph Robert 'Joe' (I22121)
4956	Joseph Russel Patterson, 81, of 313 W. South Ave., died Sunday night at Richland Memorial Hospital.	Patterson, Joseph Russel 'Joe' (I22361)
4957	Joseph S. Peak--The state of Maryland contributed her proportion of emigrants to form the army of pioneers who crossed the Alleghanies in the earlier part of the nineteenth century to grapple with the western wilderness. Among the number was Joseph Peak, whose birth occurred about the time of the Revolutionary war, and who, after marrying Lucy Leach, started on the perilous trip to the "Dark and Bloody Ground," south of the Ohio river. He does not seem to have been pleased with the opportunities offered by Kentucky, as we find him soon crossing over to the more congenial soil of the Buckeye state. He settled in Butler county, then as now, one of the best sections of Ohio and made his living by farming until his death in 1835. He had eight children and among them William B. Peak, whose birth occurred on the Butler county homestead, September 25, 1812. He also followed the occupation of farming, but concluding late in life that the Illinois prairies offered better inducements, he removed to that state in August, 1864, and settled in Flora, where he engaged in business until his death, January 7, 1896. Aside from agricultural pursuits, he became a preacher of the Methodist Episcopal church and did much religious work during the active period of his life. He married Cynthia Planner, a native of Butler county, Ohio, who made him a faithful companion until her death in 1874. This worthy couple had eleven children, all but one of whom lived to maturity and eight are still living. Of these, Mrs. Angelina Chidester is a resident of Flora, Mrs. Mary Floyd is a resident of Dublin, Indiana. Rev. T. De Witt Peak is a citizen of Litchfield, Illinois. Mrs. Caroline Major makes her home in Flora. Rev. R. F. Peak holds forth at Oakland, California. Mrs. S. C. Manker is the sixth in order of birth. Mrs. C. E. Beckett resides at Centralia, Illinois. Joseph S. Peak, the second in order of birth of the surviving children, was born in Butler county, Ohio, March 16, 1837. He accompanied his parents to Clay county during the latter part of the Civil war, after obtaining a fair common school education, partly in his native county and partly n Shelby county, Indiana, where the family sojourned for a while. For many years after reaching Illinois, he combined farming and school teaching as a means of livelihood. In August, 1861, he enlisted in Company D, Thirty-third Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, with which he served nine months, being discharged on account of sickness. He farmed and taught school in Indiana before he came to Illinois, where he spent his time on a farm until the winter of 1893, when he removed to Flora, Illinois. In 1884 he was elected Surveyor of Clay county on the Republican ticket, in which office he served acceptably for four years. In 1888 he obtained the nomination for the same office, but was defeated, at the polls. He tried again in 1894, and was triumphantly elected, but after serving his term, abandoned politics for the real estate and general notary business. In 1896 he was elected Justice of the Peace and has continued to exercise the duties of that office by repeated re-elections. He had served in this capacity also while a resident of the country, previous to his removal to Flora. Mr. Peak is a hale and vigorous man for his age and possessed of a cheerfufl disposition, fortified by many of the sterling virtues. He has resided in or near Flora for forty-five years and is known to every one in the county. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and for five years was secretary of the International Sunday School Association. He is commander of the local post of the Grand Army of the Republic. On October 7, 1857, Mr. Peak Married Susan E. Lick, who was born and reared near the town of Hope in Bartholomew county, Indiana. Their marriage relations have continued harmonious for over fifty-one years. Of their seven children, those living are Mrs. Addie Lewis, of Omaha, Nebraska ; Charles A. Peak, of the same city ; Mrs. Mary Chapman, also of Omaha ; W. B. Peak, Omaha ; E. E. Peak, of Detroit, Michigan; Miss Stella Peak, of Flora. Biographical and Reminiscent History of Richland, Clay and Marion Counties Illinois--Pub. 1909	Peak, Joseph S. (I55691)
4958	Joseph W. Sunday, 86, of Clay City, IL died May 5, 1999, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center at Lakeland, Florida. He was born February 23, 1913, in Richland County, the son of Wilbur C. and Maggie Burgin Sunday. He married Lenora Dewhirst January 7, 1940, in White County. She died April 2, 1991, he then married Carol Sunday and she survives. He was a member of the Clay City United Methodist Church, a 50 year member of the I.O.O.F. of Olney, a lifetime member of the Flora Elks Club and a lifetime meber of AF and AM #488 of Clay City. Mr. Sunday is survived by his wife, Carol; two sons, Larry and James Sunday; two daughters, Sue Fee and Barbara Hobbs; one brother, Wilbur Sunday; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, one brother and one sister. Funeral services were held at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City with burial in the Clay City Cemetery. Masonic services were also held. (Published Olney Daily Mail)	Sunday, Joseph William (I20549)
4959	Joseph was born in Pendleton Co, VA, the son of Jared Armstrong & Agnes Hiner, before the state and county lines were relocated in 1847 creating Highland Co VA, and Pendleton Co VA became Pendleton Co, WV. The physical location of his birth now lies within Highland Co, VA.	Armstrong, Joseph (I36821)
4960	JOSEPHINE B. BUNNELL, 88, passed away Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at Village Oaks Assisted Living.	BONTEMPO, Josephine B. (I46282)
4961	Josephine C. Spitzer, age 95 of Ste. Marie, IL passed away at 10:35 AM Friday, August 05, 2011 at Lakeland Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, IL. Josephine was born on February 25, 1916 in Jasper County, IL the daughter of Ambrose and Minnie (Huber) Spitzer She moved to Chicago and retired from AT&T in manufacturing after many years of service. After living in Chicago for 64 years, she returned to Ste. Marie. Josephine was a faithful member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church. Josephine is survived by nephews, Paul (Marcia) Rexroat of Effingham, IL; Richard (Claudia) Wilkey of Des Moines, IA; niece, Millie (Ed deceased) Murphy of Schaumburg, IL; and grand nieces and nephews. Josephine was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Ruth Rexroat, Lucille Spitzer, Helen Frankfurt, Dora Peters, Mildred Shockley and Eloise Michl. Decatur, IL Herald & Review Aug 9, 2011	Spitzer, Josephine C. (I56182)
4962	Josephine Ulrich, 79, of Olney, died at 2:17 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2009, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Ind. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Olney. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with Rev. Scott Carlson officiating. Burial will be in Sumner Cemetery in Sumner. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Ulrich was born on April 15, 1930, in South Bend, Ind., the daughter of Cecil and Dessie (Poland) Sager. She married Omer Ulrich on August 6, 1950. He preceded her in death on August 18, 2007. She was a homemaker and member of First United Methodist Church in Olney. Mrs. Ulrich is survived by her son, Roger Ulrich, of Wheeling; son, Jerry Ulrich and his wife, Deborah, of Atlanta Ga.; daughter, Connie Ameter and her husband, Steve, of Olney; brother, Donald Sager and his wife, Kathy, of Parkersburg; brother, Leroy Sager and his wife, Phyllis, of Marion; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Omer Ulrich. Memorials may be made to Epworth Church Camp or First United Methodist Church.	Sager, Josephine (I39029)
4963	Joy D. Cordell, 74, Kansas City, MO, died Tuesday at the North Kansas City Hospital. He was born March 1, 1907 in Kiatook, OK to David and Lena (Hiatt) Cordell. He was a retired laborer. Survivors include four sons, James Brown, Canon City, Co, Delbert Ruffier, Liberty, MO, Jesse Cordell, Sims, Valley, CA and Roy David Cordell, Kansas City; a daughter, Carolyn Mistretta, Kansas City; two brothers, Roy, Clay City and Dale, Tulsa OK and 11 grandchildren. Services will be Saturday in the Cardasico Funeral Home in Clay City. Burial in Clay City Cemetery.	Cordell, Joy D. (I27613)
4964	Joy Eugene Wells, 50, died Sunday August 4, 1968 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney following a lengthy illness.	Wells, Joy Eugene (I43187)
4965	Joy Upton's Pedigree chart shows Minerva's birth year as 5 June 1951.	Barnett, Minerva Jane (I1772)
4966	Joyce Arlene Boxdorfer, 68, of Olney, died on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.	TRAVIS, Joyce Arlene (I21087)
4967	Joyce Diane Abegglen, 58, of O'Fallon, died Thursday, November 6, 2003 in O'Fallon.	Novak, Joyce Diane (I13087)
4968	Joyce graduated from DePaul Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis and started her career as a nurse at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles, MO. She later worked for Richland Memorial Hospital and Weber Clinic in Olney with a total of 40 years of service as a nurse. During her retirement she volunteered for the RMH Auxiliary. She took pride in her career as a nurse and was a resource for family during sickness, illness, and injury. Joyce enjoyed reading and making picture books of her family and trips to Florida. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchild, Leona.	TRAVIS, Joyce Arlene (I21087)
4969	Joyce Wafford's research says she was born in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana The 1930 Census says she was born in Illinois. Her obituary says she was born in Richland County, Illinois. The 1940 census says she was born in Illinois. The 1940 census lists her as "Margaret C."	Patterson, Carrie Margaret (I111)
4970	Joyce was born the 1st day of Spring, and died the 1st day of Fall. Joyce loved to play darts, and the apple of her eye was her grandson Gage (son of Joyce's daughter Ayla). Joyce was diagnosed with cancer in July, and succumbed to it just 3 months later. Her family will always remember her whit, smile, and oneryness. Joyce made the best green chili and beef jerky. And family members anticipated her food gifts yearly. Joyce had pretty blonde hair, and green eyes. She was medium height and slender. She spent 30 years as a Central Office Engineer for Mountain Bell and US West. Joyce was born in Socorro, New Mexico. She was raised from age 1 year through most of her young adult life in Albuquerque, NM and then was transferred to Arizona by the phone company. In 1994, she again was transferred by the phone company to Centennial, Colorado where she lived until her death.	ZIMMERMAN, Elva Joyce 'Joy' (I23643)
4971	JR (often affectionately called Fat Boy by his friends) moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, after Hurricane Katrina to work in construction and help rebuild some of the large beautiful homes in the city. He later became trained for a position in oil testing for SGS Laboratories. JR looked forward to being with his family for cookouts, planning crawfish boils, and especially opportunities to share in family meals including Mary Lous lasagna or an apple pie that Phyllis baked. He enjoyed rock hunting and mushroom hunting, and opportunities to sing karaoke.	HIGHSMITH, Jerry 'JR' 'Fat Boy' Jr. (I8892)
4972	Jseph (?) Joseph Weagle, 73, of Berryville, former Chairman of the Richland Board of Supervisors and Spervisor of Bonpas Township for several terms, passed away Saturday morning after a short illness.	Weagle, Joseph F. (I2236)
4973	Juanita Crackel, 92, died January 8, 2020 at an assisted living facility in Mesa, AZ. She was born August 24, 1927 in Clay County to Lynn Albert and Leora Staley Pearce. Juanita was a member of the Clay City Christian church, Drury Christian church in Carbondale, as well as the Grand Avenue Christian church. She taught in District 95 until her retirement in 1998. She donated thousands of hours volunteering at the Anna Veterans Home and Carbondale Memorial Hospital. She was also a member of the Cisne Chapter 4973 Order of the Eastern Star for more than 50 years. Juanita is survived by her son, Mike (Victoria) Crackel; three grandsons, Chad and Brice Crackel, and Christopher Gonzales; a brother, Trevor Pearce of Clay City; three great-great grandkids; and one great-great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband (Carroll), three sisters (Lois Dugger, Gleneva Grayson, and Gennell Doris). Due to Covid, her ashes have been buried in the Clay City Cemetery next to her beloved husband Carroll Crackel who died in 1998. Published lay County Republican Newspaper)	Pearce, Juanita M. (I25669)
4974	Juanita Irene Abernathy was born on March 23, 1914 in El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas and died on March 30, 2002 in the St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, the daughter of Herman Ira and Viola S. (Shick) Ledeker. She married Sidney Earl Abernathy on July 27, 1946 in Sumner, Lawrence County, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney, on May 4, 1994; her parents and three brothers, Burnis P., Lester R. and Robert Ledeker. Juanita's survivors included two daughters, Sydne and Jennie Lou; a brother, Lewis Eugene; a sister, Betty White; three grandchildren, Matthew Richard, Amy Elizabeth and Andrew Sidney and two great-grandchildren, Elias Sidney Battles and Judith Elizabeth Battles. Funeral services were held on April 2, 2002 in the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem, Marion County, Illinois with interment in the Crest Haven Cemetery, Richland County, Illinois	Ledeker, Juanita Irene (I29076)
4975	Juanita J. McCollum, 83, of Flora passed away peacefully at 9:40 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 2021, at the Flora Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Flora. Juanita was born on October 1, 1938 in East Alton, Illinois to Carl Leon and Alta Marie (Ross) Shroyer. She married Lowell McCollum, Jr. on October 28, 1967, and they shared 42 years of marriage before he passed away in 2009. Juanita was a homemaker. She loved to cook and to do word search puzzles. She loved to go fishing. Mrs. McCollum was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son in infancy, Lowell Randall McCollum, and one brother William "Buck" Shoyer, step-father; Robert Payne.	SHROYER, Juanita J. (I53786)
4976	Juanita loved to garden, play piano, dance, and crochet. She was a very social person and enjoyed visiting with family and friends. Juanita was a very spiritual person and a faithful Christian. In spite of many life challenges, she remained true to her faith. She was a loving mother of six children. Her family and children were the center of her life. She will be missed by all those who knew her. She was a member of Saron Church of Grand Prairie.	Burgener, Juanita G. (I25650)
4977	Juanita Miller, age 76, of Flora formerly of Clay City, IL, passsed away at 8:50 am, Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Flora Rehab and Healthcare Center in Flora, IL. Juanita was born November 18, 1936 in Faurfax, Oklahoma, the daughter of Dennis and Edna (Doggett) Miller. She enjoyed her time as a RN for 20 yrs., head of pediatrics at Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, IL. She also was a Medical Missionary for the African Christian Missions for 25 years in Zaire and Mozambique Africa, she was a member of Clay City Christian Church. Juanita is survived by sister, Betty Duff; nieces and nephews, Ron (Shirley) Payne, Brad (Mandy) Clark, Wes (Cheryl) Miller, Steve (Marcia) Miller, Mary K. (Terry) Davis, Jack (Pam) Clark, Tamara Jeans, Marci (Brian) Gilchrist, Vicki (Scott) Guller, David T. (Ann) Miller, Denise (Marty) Schlachi, Sandi (Ric) Morris and several great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers (Everett Miller and Donald T. Miller), sisters (Cleta Mae Payne and Edna Sue Clark), brothers-in-law (Robert E. Duff and Glenn Payne), nieces and nephews (Bobby Duff, Jeff Duff and Debbie Duff). Arrangements were handled by J.W. Neal Funeral Home, Louisville, IL. Visitation was Clay City Christian Church in Clay City. Interment will be at Clay City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Clay City Christian Church and Oil Belt Christian Service Camp for Building Fund.	Miller, G. Juanita 'Nita' (I13119)
4978	Juanita Raley, 84, of Clay City, died December 1, 2004, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham. Mrs. Raley was born March 29, 1920, in Clay City, the daughter of Charles and Flossie Dehart Hamilton. She married Galen Raley January 1, 1947 in Salem and he preceded her in death March 25, 2002. She was retired from Flora International Shoe Company, was of the Baptist faith, and a member of Ladies of the Moose and Flora American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include several cousins. Preceding her in death were her parents and husband. Funeral services were held at Frank and Bright Funeral Home with burial in the Clay City Cemetery. (Published Hometown Journal)	HAMILTON, Juanita (I31326)
4979	Juanita Strange, 73, of Flora, IL, died at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 1995, at the Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL.	Crites, Juanita Elda (I25067)
4980	Juanita Ursula Edmiston, 93, of Olney, died at 9:20 PM, Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Helia Healthcare in Olney. She was born on November 6, 1919 in Clay County, Illinois, the daughter of H.I. Caudle and Olga (Bayer). She married Maurice Edmiston on March 7, 1941. He preceded her in death on January 21, 1969. Juanita worked for AMF/Roadmaster for 25 years. She also worked as a cook at West Richland High School, at Ainsbrook Sewing Factory, and was a greeter at Wal-Mart for several years. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Noble. She is survived by her daughter, Carol O'Dell and husband James of Noble; Sister, Ida Marie Felty of Beecher City, IL; Four grandchildren, Jeff Wimberly and wife, Barb of Olney, Donita St. Clair and husband, Tim of Newton, Charissa Burgener and husband, Mark of Olney, and Justin O'Dell of Noble; Ten Great Grandchildren, Mitchell, Sarah, Jake, Rachel, Ryan, Tyler, McKinzie, Taylor, Reagan, and Kyliegh. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers, Edward Caudle and Maroni Caudle. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home obituary	Caudle, Juanita Ursula (I53025)
4981	Judge Fabius M. Finch died Monday at 10:15 a.m., at his home in Indianapolis, after an illness of two weeks.	Finch, Fabius Maximus (I47322)
4982	Judith "Judy" M. Walters, age 82, of Paris, Illinois, formerly of Flora, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Twin Lakes Rehabilitation & Health Care in Paris. She was born June 29, 1939, in Flora, Illinois, the daughter of Caesar and Marie (Myers) Casolari. She was united in marriage to Bobby Walters on September 8, 1957, and he preceded her in death in 1980. Judy was a Flora High School class of 1957 graduate. She had worked for the family business Casolari Fruit & Produce. She enjoyed crafts and spending time with her family. She is survived by her 3 children, 2 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and an aunt. She was preceded in death by her parents: Caesar and Marie Casolari and husband: Bobby Walters. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.	CASOLARI, Judith M. 'Judy' (I51657)
4983	Judith Dianne Burt, 37, Clay City, died in the Clay County Hospital in Flora.	Hale, Judith Dianne 'Judy' (I24813)
4984	Judith K. Briscoe, age 67, of Flora, IL, died at 8:32 PM, Thursday, May 1, 2008, at Gateway Medical Center in Clarksville, TN. She was born on July 29, 1940 in Clay County, IL to Frank & Jewell (Miller) Stanford. On April 19, 1959 she married Robert N. "Satch" Briscoe in Flora, IL. He preceded her in death on August 1, 1997. Judy was the past secretary of RNB & owner of Spotted Acres. She enjoyed raising animals, allowing school children the opportunity to visit her farm and learn about the animals. Judy was also a member of the First Christian Church in Flora, IL. Judy is survived by two sons: Robert "Bobby" (Diane) Briscoe, and Brent (Terri) Briscoe; three grandchildren: Lacy, Trent, & Samatha; and three sisters: Nancy (George) Travis, Barbara (Phil) Poe, & Jane (Don) Delaney; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Funeral services were held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Internment took place at Floral Gardens of Memories in Flora, IL Memorials to the CCR Foundation, Harmony United Methodist Church, or Prairie Estates.	Stanford, Judith Kay (I40892)
4985	Judy Ann Sharp, 76 of Springfield, passed away at her home on February 28, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.	Patridge, Judy Ann (I52065)
4986	Judy Carder, 69, of Decatur, formerly of Maroa, died at 9:53 p.m. Friday (May 6, 2016) at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur.	Wakeman, Judy Linn (I40095)
4987	Judy E. Young, age 75, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday afternoon, November 28, 2022, at her home. She was born January 20, 1947, in Salem, the daughter of Merle Edwin and Cubalene (Hagen) Krutsinger. Judy attended Oskaloosa Grade School and Flora High School. She had worked at North American Lighting in the past, was a caregiver, and owned and operated the plant shop Judys Jungle. She truly loved growing plants, flowers, and trees. She was a member of the Mason Christian Church. Originally baptized in 1956, Judy rededicated her life to Christ in October 1997. She was strong in her faith in the Lord and loved to share that faith to help encourage others. Judy treasured spending time with family and friends. She is survived by a daughter: Lisa (Rick) Miller of Edgewood; a son: Wade (Taylor) Young of Clay City; 3 grandchildren: Lindsey (Bryce) Page, Jacob Miller, and Willow Young; 1 great-grandchild: Aerington Rose Patton; and a brother: Gary (Debbie) Krutsinger of Decatur. She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 grandsons: Chance Young and Mason Young; a brother: Gale Krutsinger; and her beloved little dog Duke. A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Rusty Courson officiating. Interment will follow in Oskaloosa Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 12 noon until 2 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Hospice or Fur a Good Paws and will be accepted through the funeral home.	Krutsinger, Judy E. (I46941)
4988	Judy had worked at the Brown Jug in Decatur as a waitress.	Wakeman, Judy Linn (I40095)
4989	Judy K. Frank, 57, of Sailor Springs, died Oct. 22, 2005, at her residence. Mrs. Frank was born Aug. 15, 1948 in Clay County, the daughter of Roy E. and Erma Foreman Bricker. She married Gary Frank May 30, 1969. She had worked as a line operator for Hella, and was a member of Clay City Community Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Tina Anderson and Cathy Shehorn; father, Roy E. Bricker; two brothers, Roy D. and Robert Bricker; and three grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her mother. Graveside services were held at Smith Cemetery near Sailor Springs. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home was in Charge of arrangements.	Bricker, Judy K. (I4583)
4990	Judy Marie Klingler, 62, of Olney died Sunday April 30, 2006 at her residence.	NEASE, Judy Marie (I10565)
4991	Judy S. Wilkerson, 67, of Salem, died at 4:04 a.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at Salem Township Hospital. Mrs. Wilkerson was born July 16, 1945, in East St. Louis, the daughter of Cecil Edmond and Virginia Olive (Collins) Renollet. She married Stephen Wilkerson on October 6, 2000, in Vandalia. He survives. Mrs. Wilkerson is survived by three sons, Jim Harris, of Pontiac, Kelly Harris, of Olney, and Sean Harris and wife, Michelle, of Olney; one daughter, Virginia Rose Hawley and husband, Ray, of Clinton, Mont.; stepdaughters, Mindy Maxey and husband, Jason, of Salem, and Alicia Wilkerson, of Centralia; stepsons, Stephen Wilkerson, of Salem, and Justin Wilkerson and wife, Jamie, of Salem; half-sister, Camilla Renollet, of Olney; 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Virginia Renollet , brothers Danny Renollet and Cecil Renollet Jr, sister Sandy Huff.	RENOLLET, Judy S. (I55403)
4992	Julia Ann is the daughter of Charles & Elizabeth Potter and wife of Alexander Bothwell, she was born in Fayette County, PA. Her grandfather was born 1748 and her own father in 1782. She settled in Clay County in 1862 with her parents. She was the mother of ten children, Samual & Sherman survived at the time of her death.	Potter, Julia A. (I29420)
4993	Julia Lucille Anderson, 55, of Olney, died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 2012, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Burial will be in Haven Hill Cemetery in Olney. Ms. Anderson was born November 13, 1956, in Olney, the daughter of Frank Ross Anderson and Thelma Lucille (Grubb) Anderson. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She was an instructor at Olney Central College for more than 20 years. She loved her rabbits, traveling and visiting lighthouses. Ms. Anderson is survived by her lifelong companion, Steve Allison, of Olney; brother, Neil Anderson, of Panama City, Fla., several nieces and nephews; and all of her friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Thelma Anderson, and her grandparents. Memorials may be made to Lupus Foundation of America. Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL JULIA WAS NEVER MARRIED TO STEVE ALLISON AS HER HEADSTONE SUGGESTS	ANDERSON, Julia Lucille (I51451)
4994	JULIA MAY TUCKER was born in July of either 1884 or 1885 in Noble Township, Richland County, Illinois, USA. She was the daughter of Abraham Douglas Tucker and Clara Caroline Dickey. May's mother Carrie died in 1885 (according to her gravestone)), perhaps when May was born, or perhaps at the birth of another child that did not survive. On 28 Nov 1889, a few years after Carrie's death, May's father Abe married again, to Carrie's first cousin, Elsie Elizabeth Maglone. Elsie had previouslly been married to Abe's first cousin, Hugh M. Tucker, but he also died young and Elsie was left a young widow with a daughter to raise, Laura Tucker. The two daughters, May and Laura, were double second cousins to each other, but now they became step-sisters in the new merged family. They each shared a half-brother when their younger sibling, Corta Emery Tucker, was born in 1893. May grew up in Noble Township, but when she married Daniel Windle Hemrich on 16 June 1909, in Richland County, Illinois, she moved to nearby Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, where Dan worked as a farm laborer. Dan was born 02 Jan 1884 in Jasper County, Illinois, USA, the son of of John W. Hemrich and Josephine Negley. He had previously been married to Pearl Hastler in 1905, but had no children from that union. It is likely that Pearl died young. After living in Pixley Township for a while, the couple then moved to Noble Village (1920 and 1930 censuses), where Dan worked as a garage machinist and mechanic. Although Dan and May had no children of their own, they helped to raise Dan's niecce Evalena Schnepper after her mother's early death in 1921. By 1942, the couple were back in Pixley Township in Clay County, Illinois and it was there that Dan died on the 25th of October, 1946. He was buried in Hanna Cemetery in Noble Township, Richland County, Illinois two days later. Thirteen years later, in 1959, May also died, and was buried next to her husband	Tucker, Julia May (I18016)
4995	Juliann Adeline Shepard. Was born in 1846 in Indiana. She married John Jacob Lents May 13, 1862 Daviess County, Indiana. Two children from the 1870 census. Martha J. born 1867 In Van Buren, Daviess, Indiana and Mary E. Born 1869 in Van Buren, Daviess, Indiana	Shepard, Juliann Adeline (I2643)
4996	Julianna Uphoff Mason, age 99, of Flora, IL died Saturday, June 11, 2011. She was born December 28, 1911, in Cisne, the daughter of Warren and Edna (Cisne) Crippin. Having graduated from Flora High School in 1928, she graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1932. She later earned a Master of Arts Degree from Indiana University in 1958. She married but later divorced Chauncey Uphoff. She married Roy Mason on February 14, 1987. He preceded her in death on August 5, 2003. Mrs. Mason was a longtime member of the First Christian Church and teacher of the Ever Ready Sunday School class. Also a long time member of the Flora Library Board of Directors, her memberships included Flora Garden Club 13, Beta Sigma Phi, the Clay County Hospital Auxiliary, and the National Retired Teachers Association. Active in the Daughters of the American Revolution, Vinsans Trace Chapter, her other ancestral affiliations included the Mayflower Society, the Huguenot Society and the descendants of Washington's Army at Valley Forge. She is survived by a sister, Alice M. Taylor of Palm desert, CA.; four grandchildren, Vandy Uphoff of Newbury Park, CA.; Karinda Uphoff of Boulder, CO.; Ryan Uuphoff and Christina Uphoff of Longmont, CO.; daughter-in-law, Linda Uphoff of Longmont, CO.; five step children, Michael Mason of Kansas City, MO.; Patsy Harris of Jackson, MI.; Thomas Mason of Choctaw, OK.; David Mason of Denver, CO.; and Kathryn Begando of Springfield, IL.; seven step-grandchildren, three nieces and three nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Chauncey Uphoff, and one sister. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2011, at Frank and Bright Funeral Home in Flora with visitation from 9 to 10 a.m. Burial will be in Cisne Cemetery immediately following services. In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe made to the First Christian Church at 100 West Fourth Street, Flora, IL, 62839, or to donor's choice.	CRIPPIN, Julianna (I44741)
4997	Julie A. Bradley, age 60, of Ingraham, Illinois, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018, at her home.	Bradley, Julie Ann (I12073)
4998	Julietta loved traveling, gardening, family reunions and keeping in touch with family. She was an avid sports fan, especially U of I basketball and the St. Louis Cardinals. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.	ZWILLING, Julietta R. (I49001)
4999	June Ball, n.d., (8 July 2001) Shows he died January 11, 1956 in Broderick, Yolo County, California.	SNYDER, Robert Lee (I5415)
5000	June Ball, n.d., (8 July 2001) Shows she died June 8, 1980 in Borger, Hutchinson County, Texas.	WELCH, Myrtle Mae (I5380)

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4951

Joseph Luse, of the firm of Warner & Luse, Flora, Ill., was born June 13, 1824, in Washington County, Penn. While he was yet a child, his parents, Daniel and Susan (Hartley) Luse, removed to Ohio and settled in Guernsey County, where he grew to manhood, being reared upon the farm and educated in the common schools.

He was married, November 10, 1847, in Guernsey County, to Miss Elizabeth Starr, daughter of James and Catherine (Hiskett) Starr. She was born, July 4, 1827, in Guernsey County, Ohio.

Mr. Luse continued on the farm in Ohio until the fall of 1864, when, having completed a term of enlistment in the military service, he removed his family to Illinois, and settled in Harter Township, Clay County. He here prosecuted his farming interest until coming to Flora, in 1881, and still owns a landed interest of several hundred acres. Since coming to Flora he has engaged in an extensive mercantile business, associated with C. H. Warner.

His family are Sarah C, wife of Ed Higginson; Susan M. . wife of Samuel Finley; Mary E., wife of L. Sheehan; William A. (deceased); John M.; Cynthia A., and Matilda, both of whom died in infancy; Linna, wife of R. L. Stanford; James S. (deceased); Joseph E., Alice and Charles L. Luse.

Mr. Luse is an Elder in the Christian Church, of which Mrs. Luse is also an honored member.

Excerpt from "History of Wayne and Clay Counties, Illinois 1884."

Luse, Joseph (I13700)

4952

Joseph M. Crane, 81, of Olney, died at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 1997, at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney, with Rev. Fr. Jerry Wirth officiating. Burial will be in Crest Haven Cemetery in Claremont with full military rites performed by the Olney Veterans Organizations. Visitation will he Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney, with a prayer service at 5 p.m.

Memorials can be made to Olney Tiger Booster Club or St. Joseph Athletic Fund.

Crane was born Feb. 20, 1916, in Vincennes Ind., the son of Charles F. and Elizabeth (Dodds) Crane. He married Ruth Ledeker June 11, 1947, in Bridgeport.

He was a retired meter reader for CIPS and was a part-time custodian for First National Bank in Olney. He was a WWII U.S. Army Air Corp. veteran, was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney, and the American Legion, and was very active in Olney sports programs for many years.

He is survived by his wife; two brothers, Robert Crane, of LaGrange Park, and John Franklin Crane, of Bridgeport; one sister, Kathryn Eckstein of Battle Creek, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and a brother.

Published in Olney Daily Mail, IL

Crane, Joseph Maurice (I55210)

4953

Joseph R. Bell, Jr., 51, of Dundas, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 at his home.

Joseph was born February 14, 1972 in Olney, IL, the son of Joseph Randall and Rebecca (Wagner) Bell. He married Dana (Kuhl) on October 4, 1997 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, and she survives.

Joe was employed at Dolls, Inc. for over 25 years as a heavy equipment operator. When he wasn't working you would find him at a dirt track race. He liked to help with the pit crew and enjoyed traveling from race to race. Joe could fix anything on wheels and also had carpentry skills where he could build anything from the ground up. He took pleasure in boating, fishing, and hunting with his sons. He was hard working and always on the go. Joe was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend. He will be missed by everyone he left a mark on.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Dana Bell of Dundas; son, Jake (Chelsea Kocher) Bell of Ste. Marie; son, Jordan (Heaven Wyatt) Bell of Olney; sisters, Annie (Melvin) Weiler and Patricia "Sis" Bell; mother and father in-law, Victor and Darlene Kuhl; and several sister and brother in-laws, nieces, and nephews..

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Shawn Bell.

A visitation will be held on December 17, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney.

A funeral will be held at 10:00 AM on December 18, 2023 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney

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

Memorials can be made to Huntingtons Disease Society through https://hdsa.org/get-involved/tribute-memorial-donations/.

BELL, Joseph R. Jr. (I54391)

4954

Joseph Robert Eckelberry, 81, of Flora, Illinois, passed away at 3:30 p.m. on July 18, 2019, at Clay County Hospital in Flora, Illinois.

Eckelberry, Joseph Robert 'Joe' (I22121)

4955

Joseph Robert Eckelberry, 81, of Flora, Illinois, passed away at 3:30 p.m. on July 18, 2019, at Clay County Hospital in Flora, Illinois. Joe was born on September 11, 1937, in Rinard, Illinois, to Joseph Martin and A. Ozella (Plumley) Eckelberry.

He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from which he retired on March 3, 1975. On October 12, 1978, Joe married Louise Guinn in Louisville, IL.

After his retirement from the Navy, he worked for Bailey Farms in Louisville, IL, for many years. He loved hunting, fishing, turkey hunting, and gardening. Joe had a heart of gold and was always helping someone.

Joe is survived by his wife, Louise Eckelberry of Flora, IL; many nieces and nephews; sisters, Phyllis Vail of Flora, IL, and Rhesa Eckelberry of Flora, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and three sisters.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Faith Tabernacle in Flora, IL. Interment will immediately follow at Bunker Cemetery in Rinard, IL, where full military rites will be accorded. Visitation will be from 6 -8 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Faith Tabernacle in Flora.

Expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to the Disabled American Veterans.

Eckelberry, Joseph Robert 'Joe' (I22121)

4956

Joseph Russel Patterson, 81, of 313 W. South Ave., died Sunday night at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Patterson, Joseph Russel 'Joe' (I22361)

4957

Joseph S. Peak--The state of Maryland contributed her proportion of emigrants to form the army of pioneers who crossed the Alleghanies in the earlier part of the nineteenth century to grapple with the western wilderness.

Among the number was Joseph Peak, whose birth occurred about the time of the Revolutionary war, and who, after marrying Lucy Leach, started on the perilous trip to the "Dark and Bloody Ground," south of the Ohio river. He does not seem to have been pleased with the opportunities offered by Kentucky, as we find him soon crossing over to the more congenial soil of the Buckeye state. He settled in Butler county, then as now, one of the best sections of Ohio and made his living by farming until his death in 1835.

He had eight children and among them William B. Peak, whose birth occurred on the Butler county homestead, September 25, 1812. He also followed the occupation of farming, but concluding late in life that the Illinois prairies offered better inducements, he removed to that state in August, 1864, and settled in Flora, where he engaged in business until his death, January 7, 1896.

Aside from agricultural pursuits, he became a preacher of the Methodist Episcopal church and did much religious work during the active period of his life.

He married Cynthia Planner, a native of Butler county, Ohio, who made him a faithful companion until her death in 1874. This worthy couple had eleven children, all but one of whom lived to maturity and eight are still living.

Of these, Mrs. Angelina Chidester is a resident of Flora, Mrs. Mary Floyd is a resident of Dublin, Indiana. Rev. T. De Witt Peak is a citizen of Litchfield, Illinois. Mrs. Caroline Major makes her home in Flora. Rev. R. F. Peak holds forth at Oakland, California. Mrs. S. C. Manker is the sixth in order of birth. Mrs. C. E. Beckett resides at Centralia, Illinois.

Joseph S. Peak, the second in order of birth of the surviving children, was born in Butler county, Ohio, March 16, 1837.

He accompanied his parents to Clay county during the latter part of the Civil war, after obtaining a fair common school education, partly in his native county and partly n Shelby county, Indiana, where the family sojourned for a while.

For many years after reaching Illinois, he combined farming and school teaching as a means of livelihood. In August, 1861, he enlisted in Company D, Thirty-third Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, with which he served nine months, being discharged on account of sickness.

He farmed and taught school in Indiana before he came to Illinois, where he spent his time on a farm until the winter of 1893, when he removed to Flora, Illinois. In 1884 he was elected Surveyor of Clay county on the Republican ticket, in which office he served acceptably for four years. In 1888 he obtained the nomination for the same office, but was defeated, at the polls. He tried again in 1894, and was triumphantly elected, but after serving his term, abandoned politics for the real estate and general notary business. In 1896 he was elected Justice of the Peace and has continued to exercise the duties of that office by repeated re-elections. He had served in this capacity also while a resident of the country, previous to his removal to Flora.

Mr. Peak is a hale and vigorous man for his age and possessed of a cheerfufl disposition, fortified by many of the sterling virtues. He has resided in or near Flora for forty-five years and is known to every one in the county. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and for five years was secretary of the International Sunday School Association. He is commander of the local post of the Grand Army of the Republic.

On October 7, 1857, Mr. Peak Married Susan E. Lick, who was born and reared near the town of Hope in Bartholomew county, Indiana. Their marriage relations have continued harmonious for over fifty-one years. Of their seven children, those living are Mrs. Addie Lewis, of Omaha, Nebraska ; Charles A. Peak, of the same city ; Mrs. Mary Chapman, also of Omaha ; W. B. Peak, Omaha ; E. E. Peak, of Detroit, Michigan; Miss Stella Peak, of Flora.

Biographical and Reminiscent History of Richland, Clay and Marion Counties Illinois--Pub. 1909

Peak, Joseph S. (I55691)

4958

Joseph W. Sunday, 86, of Clay City, IL died May 5, 1999, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center at Lakeland, Florida.

He was born February 23, 1913, in Richland County, the son of Wilbur C. and Maggie Burgin Sunday. He married Lenora Dewhirst January 7, 1940, in White County. She died April 2, 1991, he then married Carol Sunday and she survives.

He was a member of the Clay City United Methodist Church, a 50 year member of the I.O.O.F. of Olney, a lifetime member of the Flora Elks Club and a lifetime meber of AF and AM #488 of Clay City.

Mr. Sunday is survived by his wife, Carol; two sons, Larry and James Sunday; two daughters, Sue Fee and Barbara Hobbs; one brother, Wilbur Sunday; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, one brother and one sister.

Funeral services were held at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City with burial in the Clay City Cemetery. Masonic services were also held.

(Published Olney Daily Mail)

Sunday, Joseph William (I20549)

4959

Joseph was born in Pendleton Co, VA, the son of Jared Armstrong & Agnes Hiner, before the state and county lines were relocated in 1847 creating Highland Co VA, and Pendleton Co VA became Pendleton Co, WV. The physical location of his birth now lies within Highland Co, VA.

Armstrong, Joseph (I36821)

4960

JOSEPHINE B. BUNNELL, 88, passed away Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at Village Oaks Assisted Living.

BONTEMPO, Josephine B. (I46282)

4961

Josephine C. Spitzer, age 95 of Ste. Marie, IL passed away at 10:35 AM Friday, August 05, 2011 at Lakeland Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, IL. Josephine was born on February 25, 1916 in Jasper County, IL the daughter of Ambrose and Minnie (Huber) Spitzer She moved to Chicago and retired from AT&T in manufacturing after many years of service. After living in Chicago for 64 years, she returned to Ste. Marie. Josephine was a faithful member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church. Josephine is survived by nephews, Paul (Marcia) Rexroat of Effingham, IL; Richard (Claudia) Wilkey of Des Moines, IA; niece, Millie (Ed deceased) Murphy of Schaumburg, IL; and grand nieces and nephews. Josephine was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Ruth Rexroat, Lucille Spitzer, Helen Frankfurt, Dora Peters, Mildred Shockley and Eloise Michl.

Decatur, IL Herald & Review Aug 9, 2011

Spitzer, Josephine C. (I56182)

4962

Josephine Ulrich, 79, of Olney, died at 2:17 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2009, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Ind.

Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Olney. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with Rev. Scott Carlson officiating. Burial will be in Sumner Cemetery in Sumner. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Ulrich was born on April 15, 1930, in South Bend, Ind., the daughter of Cecil and Dessie (Poland) Sager. She married Omer Ulrich on August 6, 1950. He preceded her in death on August 18, 2007.

She was a homemaker and member of First United Methodist Church in Olney.

Mrs. Ulrich is survived by her son, Roger Ulrich, of Wheeling; son, Jerry Ulrich and his wife, Deborah, of Atlanta Ga.; daughter, Connie Ameter and her husband, Steve, of Olney; brother, Donald Sager and his wife, Kathy, of Parkersburg; brother, Leroy Sager and his wife, Phyllis, of Marion; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Omer Ulrich.

Memorials may be made to Epworth Church Camp or First United Methodist Church.

Sager, Josephine (I39029)

4963

Joy D. Cordell, 74, Kansas City, MO, died Tuesday at the North Kansas City Hospital.

He was born March 1, 1907 in Kiatook, OK to David and Lena (Hiatt) Cordell. He was a retired laborer.

Survivors include four sons, James Brown, Canon City, Co, Delbert Ruffier, Liberty, MO, Jesse Cordell, Sims, Valley, CA and Roy David Cordell, Kansas City; a daughter, Carolyn Mistretta, Kansas City; two brothers, Roy, Clay City and Dale, Tulsa OK and 11 grandchildren.

Services will be Saturday in the Cardasico Funeral Home in Clay City. Burial in Clay City Cemetery.

Cordell, Joy D. (I27613)

4964

Joy Eugene Wells, 50, died Sunday August 4, 1968 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney following a lengthy illness.

Wells, Joy Eugene (I43187)

4965

Joy Upton's Pedigree chart shows Minerva's birth year as 5 June 1951.

Barnett, Minerva Jane (I1772)

4966

Joyce Arlene Boxdorfer, 68, of Olney, died on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.

TRAVIS, Joyce Arlene (I21087)

4967

Joyce Diane Abegglen, 58, of O'Fallon, died Thursday, November 6, 2003 in O'Fallon.

Novak, Joyce Diane (I13087)

4968

Joyce graduated from DePaul Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis and started her career as a nurse at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles, MO. She later worked for Richland Memorial Hospital and Weber Clinic in Olney with a total of 40 years of service as a nurse. During her retirement she volunteered for the RMH Auxiliary. She took pride in her career as a nurse and was a resource for family during sickness, illness, and injury. Joyce enjoyed reading and making picture books of her family and trips to Florida. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchild, Leona.

TRAVIS, Joyce Arlene (I21087)

4969

Joyce Wafford's research says she was born in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana The 1930 Census says she was born in Illinois. Her obituary says she was born in Richland County, Illinois. The 1940 census says she was born in Illinois.

The 1940 census lists her as "Margaret C."

Patterson, Carrie Margaret (I111)

4970

Joyce was born the 1st day of Spring, and died the 1st day of Fall.

Joyce loved to play darts, and the apple of her eye was her grandson Gage (son of Joyce's daughter Ayla).

Joyce was diagnosed with cancer in July, and succumbed to it just 3 months later.

Her family will always remember her whit, smile, and oneryness.

Joyce made the best green chili and beef jerky. And family members anticipated her food gifts yearly.

Joyce had pretty blonde hair, and green eyes. She was medium height and slender.

She spent 30 years as a Central Office Engineer for Mountain Bell and US West.

Joyce was born in Socorro, New Mexico. She was raised from age 1 year through most of her young adult life in Albuquerque, NM and then was transferred to Arizona by the phone company. In 1994, she again was transferred by the phone company to Centennial, Colorado where she lived until her death.

ZIMMERMAN, Elva Joyce 'Joy' (I23643)

4971

JR (often affectionately called Fat Boy by his friends) moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, after Hurricane Katrina to work in construction and help rebuild some of the large beautiful homes in the city. He later became trained for a position in oil testing for SGS Laboratories. JR looked forward to being with his family for cookouts, planning crawfish boils, and especially opportunities to share in family meals including Mary Lous lasagna or an apple pie that Phyllis baked. He enjoyed rock hunting and mushroom hunting, and opportunities to sing karaoke.

HIGHSMITH, Jerry 'JR' 'Fat Boy' Jr. (I8892)

4972

Jseph (?) Joseph Weagle, 73, of Berryville, former Chairman of the Richland Board of Supervisors and Spervisor of Bonpas Township for several terms, passed away Saturday morning after a short illness.

Weagle, Joseph F. (I2236)

4973

Juanita Crackel, 92, died January 8, 2020 at an assisted living facility in Mesa, AZ.

She was born August 24, 1927 in Clay County to Lynn Albert and Leora Staley Pearce.

Juanita was a member of the Clay City Christian church, Drury Christian church in Carbondale, as well as the Grand Avenue Christian church.

She taught in District 95 until her retirement in 1998. She donated thousands of hours volunteering at the Anna Veterans Home and Carbondale Memorial Hospital. She was also a member of the Cisne Chapter 4973 Order of the Eastern Star for more than 50 years.

Juanita is survived by her son, Mike (Victoria) Crackel; three grandsons, Chad and Brice Crackel, and Christopher Gonzales; a brother, Trevor Pearce of Clay City; three great-great grandkids; and one great-great-great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband (Carroll), three sisters (Lois Dugger, Gleneva Grayson, and Gennell Doris).

Due to Covid, her ashes have been buried in the Clay City Cemetery next to her beloved husband Carroll Crackel who died in 1998.

Published lay County Republican Newspaper)

Pearce, Juanita M. (I25669)

4974

Juanita Irene Abernathy was born on March 23, 1914 in El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas and died on March 30, 2002 in the St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, the daughter of Herman Ira and Viola S. (Shick) Ledeker. She married Sidney Earl Abernathy on July 27, 1946 in Sumner, Lawrence County, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney, on May 4, 1994; her parents and three brothers, Burnis P., Lester R. and Robert Ledeker.

Juanita's survivors included two daughters, Sydne and Jennie Lou; a brother, Lewis Eugene; a sister, Betty White; three grandchildren, Matthew Richard, Amy Elizabeth and Andrew Sidney and two great-grandchildren, Elias Sidney Battles and Judith Elizabeth Battles.

Funeral services were held on April 2, 2002 in the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem, Marion County, Illinois with interment in the Crest Haven Cemetery, Richland County, Illinois

Ledeker, Juanita Irene (I29076)

4975

Juanita J. McCollum, 83, of Flora passed away peacefully at 9:40 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 2021, at the Flora Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Flora.

Juanita was born on October 1, 1938 in East Alton, Illinois to Carl Leon and Alta Marie (Ross) Shroyer. She married Lowell McCollum, Jr. on October 28, 1967, and they shared 42 years of marriage before he passed away in 2009. Juanita was a homemaker. She loved to cook and to do word search puzzles. She loved to go fishing.

Mrs. McCollum was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son in infancy, Lowell Randall McCollum, and one brother William "Buck" Shoyer, step-father; Robert Payne.

SHROYER, Juanita J. (I53786)

4976

Juanita loved to garden, play piano, dance, and crochet. She was a very social person and enjoyed visiting with family and friends. Juanita was a very spiritual person and a faithful Christian. In spite of many life challenges, she remained true to her faith. She was a loving mother of six children. Her family and children were the center of her life. She will be missed by all those who knew her. She was a member of Saron Church of Grand Prairie.

Burgener, Juanita G. (I25650)

4977

Juanita Miller, age 76, of Flora formerly of Clay City, IL, passsed away at 8:50 am, Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Flora Rehab and Healthcare Center in Flora, IL.

Juanita was born November 18, 1936 in Faurfax, Oklahoma, the daughter of Dennis and Edna (Doggett) Miller.

She enjoyed her time as a RN for 20 yrs., head of pediatrics at Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, IL. She also was a Medical Missionary for the African Christian Missions for 25 years in Zaire and Mozambique Africa, she was a member of Clay City Christian Church.

Juanita is survived by sister, Betty Duff; nieces and nephews, Ron (Shirley) Payne, Brad (Mandy) Clark, Wes (Cheryl) Miller, Steve (Marcia) Miller, Mary K. (Terry) Davis, Jack (Pam) Clark, Tamara Jeans, Marci (Brian) Gilchrist, Vicki (Scott) Guller, David T. (Ann) Miller, Denise (Marty) Schlachi, Sandi (Ric) Morris and several great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers (Everett Miller and Donald T. Miller), sisters (Cleta Mae Payne and Edna Sue Clark), brothers-in-law (Robert E. Duff and Glenn Payne), nieces and nephews (Bobby Duff, Jeff Duff and Debbie Duff).

Arrangements were handled by J.W. Neal Funeral Home, Louisville, IL.

Visitation was Clay City Christian Church in Clay City.

Interment will be at Clay City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Clay City Christian Church and Oil Belt Christian Service Camp for Building Fund.

Miller, G. Juanita 'Nita' (I13119)

4978

Juanita Raley, 84, of Clay City, died December 1, 2004, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Mrs. Raley was born March 29, 1920, in Clay City, the daughter of Charles and Flossie Dehart Hamilton. She married Galen Raley January 1, 1947 in Salem and he preceded her in death March 25, 2002.

She was retired from Flora International Shoe Company, was of the Baptist faith, and a member of Ladies of the Moose and Flora American Legion Auxiliary.

Survivors include several cousins.

Preceding her in death were her parents and husband.

Funeral services were held at Frank and Bright Funeral Home with burial in the Clay City Cemetery.

(Published Hometown Journal)

HAMILTON, Juanita (I31326)

4979

Juanita Strange, 73, of Flora, IL, died at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 1995, at the Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL.

Crites, Juanita Elda (I25067)

4980

Juanita Ursula Edmiston, 93, of Olney, died at 9:20 PM, Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.

She was born on November 6, 1919 in Clay County, Illinois, the daughter of H.I. Caudle and Olga (Bayer). She married Maurice Edmiston on March 7, 1941. He preceded her in death on January 21, 1969.

Juanita worked for AMF/Roadmaster for 25 years. She also worked as a cook at West Richland High School, at Ainsbrook Sewing Factory, and was a greeter at Wal-Mart for several years. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Noble.

She is survived by her daughter, Carol O'Dell and husband James of Noble; Sister, Ida Marie Felty of Beecher City, IL; Four grandchildren, Jeff Wimberly and wife, Barb of Olney, Donita St. Clair and husband, Tim of Newton, Charissa Burgener and husband, Mark of Olney, and Justin O'Dell of Noble; Ten Great Grandchildren, Mitchell, Sarah, Jake, Rachel, Ryan, Tyler, McKinzie, Taylor, Reagan, and Kyliegh.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers, Edward Caudle and Maroni Caudle.

Summers-Kistler Funeral Home obituary

Caudle, Juanita Ursula (I53025)

4981

Judge Fabius M. Finch died Monday at 10:15 a.m., at his home in Indianapolis, after an illness of two weeks.

Finch, Fabius Maximus (I47322)

4982

Judith "Judy" M. Walters, age 82, of Paris, Illinois, formerly of Flora, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Twin Lakes Rehabilitation & Health Care in Paris.

She was born June 29, 1939, in Flora, Illinois, the daughter of Caesar and Marie (Myers) Casolari. She was united in marriage to Bobby Walters on September 8, 1957, and he preceded her in death in 1980.

Judy was a Flora High School class of 1957 graduate. She had worked for the family business Casolari Fruit & Produce. She enjoyed crafts and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her 3 children, 2 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and an aunt.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Caesar and Marie Casolari and husband: Bobby Walters.

Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.

CASOLARI, Judith M. 'Judy' (I51657)

4983

Judith Dianne Burt, 37, Clay City, died in the Clay County Hospital in Flora.

Hale, Judith Dianne 'Judy' (I24813)

4984

Judith K. Briscoe, age 67, of Flora, IL, died at 8:32 PM, Thursday, May 1, 2008, at Gateway Medical Center in Clarksville, TN.

She was born on July 29, 1940 in Clay County, IL to Frank & Jewell (Miller) Stanford. On April 19, 1959 she married Robert N. "Satch" Briscoe in Flora, IL. He preceded her in death on August 1, 1997.

Judy was the past secretary of RNB & owner of Spotted Acres. She enjoyed raising animals, allowing school children the opportunity to visit her farm and learn about the animals. Judy was also a member of the First Christian Church in Flora, IL.

Judy is survived by two sons: Robert "Bobby" (Diane) Briscoe, and Brent (Terri) Briscoe; three grandchildren: Lacy, Trent, & Samatha; and three sisters: Nancy (George) Travis, Barbara (Phil) Poe, & Jane (Don) Delaney; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Funeral services were held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home.

Internment took place at Floral Gardens of Memories in Flora, IL

Memorials to the CCR Foundation, Harmony United Methodist Church, or Prairie Estates.

Stanford, Judith Kay (I40892)

4985

Judy Ann Sharp, 76 of Springfield, passed away at her home on February 28, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Patridge, Judy Ann (I52065)

4986

Judy Carder, 69, of Decatur, formerly of Maroa, died at 9:53 p.m. Friday (May 6, 2016) at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur.

Wakeman, Judy Linn (I40095)

4987

Judy E. Young, age 75, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday afternoon, November 28, 2022, at her home.

She was born January 20, 1947, in Salem, the daughter of Merle Edwin and Cubalene (Hagen) Krutsinger.

Judy attended Oskaloosa Grade School and Flora High School. She had worked at North American Lighting in the past, was a caregiver, and owned and operated the plant shop Judys Jungle. She truly loved growing plants, flowers, and trees. She was a member of the Mason Christian Church. Originally baptized in 1956, Judy rededicated her life to Christ in October 1997. She was strong in her faith in the Lord and loved to share that faith to help encourage others. Judy treasured spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by a daughter: Lisa (Rick) Miller of Edgewood; a son: Wade (Taylor) Young of Clay City; 3 grandchildren: Lindsey (Bryce) Page, Jacob Miller, and Willow Young; 1 great-grandchild: Aerington Rose Patton; and a brother: Gary (Debbie) Krutsinger of Decatur.

She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 grandsons: Chance Young and Mason Young; a brother: Gale Krutsinger; and her beloved little dog Duke.

A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Rusty Courson officiating. Interment will follow in Oskaloosa Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 12 noon until 2 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Hospice or Fur a Good Paws and will be accepted through the funeral home.

Krutsinger, Judy E. (I46941)

4988

Judy had worked at the Brown Jug in Decatur as a waitress.

Wakeman, Judy Linn (I40095)

4989

Judy K. Frank, 57, of Sailor Springs, died Oct. 22, 2005, at her residence.

Mrs. Frank was born Aug. 15, 1948 in Clay County, the daughter of Roy E. and Erma Foreman Bricker. She married Gary Frank May 30, 1969.

She had worked as a line operator for Hella, and was a member of Clay City Community Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Tina Anderson and Cathy Shehorn; father, Roy E. Bricker; two brothers, Roy D. and Robert Bricker; and three grandchildren.

Preceding her in death was her mother.

Graveside services were held at Smith Cemetery near Sailor Springs.

Summers-Kistler Funeral Home was in Charge of arrangements.

Bricker, Judy K. (I4583)

4990

Judy Marie Klingler, 62, of Olney died Sunday April 30, 2006 at her residence.

NEASE, Judy Marie (I10565)

4991

Judy S. Wilkerson, 67, of Salem, died at 4:04 a.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at Salem Township Hospital.

Mrs. Wilkerson was born July 16, 1945, in East St. Louis, the daughter of Cecil Edmond and Virginia Olive (Collins) Renollet. She married Stephen Wilkerson on October 6, 2000, in Vandalia. He survives.

Mrs. Wilkerson is survived by three sons, Jim Harris, of Pontiac, Kelly Harris, of Olney, and Sean Harris and wife, Michelle, of Olney; one daughter, Virginia Rose Hawley and husband, Ray, of Clinton, Mont.; stepdaughters, Mindy Maxey and husband, Jason, of Salem, and Alicia Wilkerson, of Centralia; stepsons, Stephen Wilkerson, of Salem, and Justin Wilkerson and wife, Jamie, of Salem; half-sister, Camilla Renollet, of Olney; 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Virginia Renollet , brothers Danny Renollet and Cecil Renollet Jr, sister Sandy Huff.

RENOLLET, Judy S. (I55403)

4992

Julia Ann is the daughter of Charles & Elizabeth Potter and wife of Alexander Bothwell, she was born in Fayette County, PA.

Her grandfather was born 1748 and her own father in 1782. She settled in Clay County in 1862 with her parents. She was the mother of ten children, Samual & Sherman survived at the time of her death.

Potter, Julia A. (I29420)

4993

Julia Lucille Anderson, 55, of Olney, died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 2012, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Burial will be in Haven Hill Cemetery in Olney.

Ms. Anderson was born November 13, 1956, in Olney, the daughter of Frank Ross Anderson and Thelma Lucille (Grubb) Anderson.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She was an instructor at Olney Central College for more than 20 years. She loved her rabbits, traveling and visiting lighthouses.

Ms. Anderson is survived by her lifelong companion, Steve Allison, of Olney; brother, Neil Anderson, of Panama City, Fla., several nieces and nephews; and all of her friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Thelma Anderson, and her grandparents.

Memorials may be made to Lupus Foundation of America.

Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL

JULIA WAS NEVER MARRIED TO STEVE ALLISON AS HER HEADSTONE SUGGESTS

ANDERSON, Julia Lucille (I51451)

4994

JULIA MAY TUCKER was born in July of either 1884 or 1885 in Noble Township, Richland County, Illinois, USA. She was the daughter of Abraham Douglas Tucker and Clara Caroline Dickey. May's mother Carrie died in 1885 (according to her gravestone)), perhaps when May was born, or perhaps at the birth of another child that did not survive. On 28 Nov 1889, a few years after Carrie's death, May's father Abe married again, to Carrie's first cousin, Elsie Elizabeth Maglone. Elsie had previouslly been married to Abe's first cousin, Hugh M. Tucker, but he also died young and Elsie was left a young widow with a daughter to raise, Laura Tucker. The two daughters, May and Laura, were double second cousins to each other, but now they became step-sisters in the new merged family. They each shared a half-brother when their younger sibling, Corta Emery Tucker, was born in 1893.

May grew up in Noble Township, but when she married Daniel Windle Hemrich on 16 June 1909, in Richland County, Illinois, she moved to nearby Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, where Dan worked as a farm laborer. Dan was born 02 Jan 1884 in Jasper County, Illinois, USA, the son of of John W. Hemrich and Josephine Negley. He had previously been married to Pearl Hastler in 1905, but had no children from that union. It is likely that Pearl died young.

After living in Pixley Township for a while, the couple then moved to Noble Village (1920 and 1930 censuses), where Dan worked as a garage machinist and mechanic. Although Dan and May had no children of their own, they helped to raise Dan's niecce Evalena Schnepper after her mother's early death in 1921. By 1942, the couple were back in Pixley Township in Clay County, Illinois and it was there that Dan died on the 25th of October, 1946. He was buried in Hanna Cemetery in Noble Township, Richland County, Illinois two days later. Thirteen years later, in 1959, May also died, and was buried next to her husband

Tucker, Julia May (I18016)

4995

Juliann Adeline Shepard. Was born in 1846 in Indiana.

She married John Jacob Lents May 13, 1862 Daviess County, Indiana.

Two children from the 1870 census. Martha J. born 1867 In Van Buren, Daviess, Indiana and Mary E. Born 1869 in Van Buren, Daviess, Indiana

Shepard, Juliann Adeline (I2643)

4996

Julianna Uphoff Mason, age 99, of Flora, IL died Saturday, June 11, 2011.

She was born December 28, 1911, in Cisne, the daughter of Warren and Edna (Cisne) Crippin.

Having graduated from Flora High School in 1928, she graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1932. She later earned a Master of Arts Degree from Indiana University in 1958.

She married but later divorced Chauncey Uphoff. She married Roy Mason on February 14, 1987. He preceded her in death on August 5, 2003.

Mrs. Mason was a longtime member of the First Christian Church and teacher of the Ever Ready Sunday School class. Also a long time member of the Flora Library Board of Directors, her memberships included Flora Garden Club 13, Beta Sigma Phi, the Clay County Hospital Auxiliary, and the National Retired Teachers Association. Active in the Daughters of the American Revolution, Vinsans Trace Chapter, her other ancestral affiliations included the Mayflower Society, the Huguenot Society and the descendants of Washington's Army at Valley Forge.

She is survived by a sister, Alice M. Taylor of Palm desert, CA.; four grandchildren, Vandy Uphoff of Newbury Park, CA.; Karinda Uphoff of Boulder, CO.; Ryan Uuphoff and Christina Uphoff of Longmont, CO.; daughter-in-law, Linda Uphoff of Longmont, CO.; five step children, Michael Mason of Kansas City, MO.; Patsy Harris of Jackson, MI.; Thomas Mason of Choctaw, OK.; David Mason of Denver, CO.; and Kathryn Begando of Springfield, IL.; seven step-grandchildren, three nieces and three nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Chauncey Uphoff, and one sister.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2011, at Frank and Bright Funeral Home in Flora with visitation from 9 to 10 a.m.

Burial will be in Cisne Cemetery immediately following services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe made to the First Christian Church at 100 West Fourth Street, Flora, IL, 62839, or to donor's choice.

CRIPPIN, Julianna (I44741)

4997

Julie A. Bradley, age 60, of Ingraham, Illinois, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018, at her home.

Bradley, Julie Ann (I12073)

4998

Julietta loved traveling, gardening, family reunions and keeping in touch with family. She was an avid sports fan, especially U of I basketball and the St. Louis Cardinals. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

ZWILLING, Julietta R. (I49001)

4999

June Ball, n.d., (8 July 2001)

Shows he died January 11, 1956 in Broderick, Yolo County, California.

SNYDER, Robert Lee (I5415)

5000

June Ball, n.d., (8 July 2001)

Shows she died June 8, 1980 in Borger, Hutchinson County, Texas.

WELCH, Myrtle Mae (I5380)

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