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5201	Leonard Dewhirst, 80, of Dundas died 5:30a.m. Wednesday in Burgin Nursing Manor, Olney.	Dewhirst, Leonard C. (I38351)
5202	Leonard Foster, 67, Flora, died at 5:28 a.m. Monday in the Clay County Hospital.	Foster, Charles Leonard (I27878)
5203	Leonard Gene Dilley, 78, of Tower Hill, IL passed away peacefully at 5:50 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Heritage Health in Pana, IL with his loved ones by his side. Gene was born on January 29, 1941, in Henton, the 14th of 17 children born to John and Estella (Sanford) Dilley. Gene and Debbie Porter were united in holy matrimony on November 10, 1990 and were blessed with nearly 30 years of marriage. Gene was a member of the Laborers International Union and enjoyed mushroom hunting, woodworking and was a die-hard Cardinals fan. Surviving are his wife, Debbie Dilley of Tower Hill; children: Billy Dilley of Tower Hill, Michael Dilley of Tower Hill and Aaron (Heidi) Porter of Henton; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; two sisters: Shirley Jones of Pana and Letha Thomas of Alabama; one brother, Woody (Nell) Dilley of Olney and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Linda; five sisters and eight brothers. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Shelbyville with Pastor Leon Goff officiating. Burial will take place in Tower Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Shelbyville. Memorials may be made in Genes name to the American Kidney Fund or the American Diabetes Association.	Dilley, Leonard E. 'Gene' (I46715)
5204	Leone (Neff) Cox, a lifelong resident of the area and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who was devoted to her family, died Nov. 28, 2023, surrounded by family including her six children. She was 96. She was born on Feb. 2, 1927, at home in rural Clay City to Frank Neff, Jr., and Minnie (Bates) Neff. Leone married Charles W. Cox on Jan. 1, 1950, in Clay County. They shared 38 years together on their family farm in Flora, Illinois, until his passing on May 24, 1988. Leone graduated from Clay City High School as salutatorian of her class. She worked for a time at the sewing factory, and later worked at Beltronics, the International Shoe Factory, G.C. Murphy Co., and finally, Walmart, until her retirement. When her husband Charles passed away in 1988, Leone remained independent, filling her days with work, family time, crocheting, quilting, traveling and more. Following her retirement from Walmart, she didn't slow down one bit. She loved her trips with family in many different parts of the country, and spent many long weekends in Branson, Missouri, where she especially enjoyed Silver Dollar City and Dicks 5 & 10 Store. Her family members often laughed about her legendary sweet tooth. It was rare she didn't start the day with a cup of coffee and cookie. Her grandchildren often joked that it was a secret to her long life. She is survived by her six children: Walter and Shelby Cox of Walnut Hill, Illinois; Barbara and Dan Jestic of OFallon, Missouri; Duane and Carla Cox of Bonne Terre, Missouri; Brenda and Pat Hodges of Centralia, Illinois; Sandra Cox of Woodlawn, Illinois; and Tima Clark of Murphysboro, Illinois; 12 grandchildren: Brian Cox of Portland, Oregon; Shaun and Laura Cox of Cottleville, Missouri; Alisha and Craig Tyler of Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania; Levi Jestic of Platte City, Missouri; Charla Jestic of Castle Rock, Colorado; Amanda and Tet Litzinger of De Soto, Missouri; Matthew and Kerriann Cox of High Ridge, Missouri; Amy and Mark McCaig of Houston, Texas; Lori and Corbett Hollier of Gretna, Louisiana; Jami and Nicolas Jacobs of Centralia, Illinois; Kristopher Clark of Marion, Illinois; and Andrea and Dan Hansen of Carbondale, Illinois; nine great-grandchildren: Annabelle Cox, Benjamin Cox, Averie Cox, Charlie Cox, Lillie Cox, Carmen Jacobs, Daphne Hollier, Elaina Hansen and Oliver Hansen, with one great-grandchild on the way; a sister-in-law: Jean Cox of Flora; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and her beloved cats: Blue Boy, Sally and Dolly. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and three sisters: Hazel Neff, Mildred Hamilton and Velma Frost. A funeral ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Kneff Cemetery in Flora. A visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 15 from 5 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the donors choice of the Clay County Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry, Clay County Animal Rescue & Shelter (CCARS) or Fur a Good Paws, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.	Neff, Leone (I45396)
5205	Leone Mayo Taylor, 92, of Clay City, died at 10:17 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2008, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Mrs. Taylor was born on September 18, 1916, in Clay County, the daughter of Cleo and Edna (Wogan) Sullens. She married J.W. Casey Mayo on August 12, 1934. He preceded her in death on November 19, 1970. She married John Edward Taylor on February 3, 1973. He preceded her in death on January 15, 1997. She was a homemaker, seamstress and musician. She was affiliated with Clay City Community Baptist Church, Mrs. Taylor is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Martin; son, Don Mayo; daughter, Doris Bissey; son, Jerry Mayo; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; daughter, Rita Stanley; sister, Erba; and great-grandson, Cody Mayo. Visitation was held at Summers Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City. Services were at the funeral home with Pastor Gregg Hall officiating. Burial was in Clay City Cemetery. Memorials to Clay City Community Baptist Church.	Sullens, Thelma Leone (I11238)
5206	Leora Pearce, 93, Flora, IL, died June 15, 1990 at Flora Nursing Center. She was born October 26, 1896, the daughter of Elmer and Stella Shoup Staley. She married Lynn Pearce Sept. 19, 1915 at Harmony Methodist Church in rural Flora. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Harmony Methodist Church, Rebekah Lodge in Clay City, Past Noble Grands, Clay County Hospital Auxiliary, Farm Bureau Extension, and American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving is a son, Trevor Pearce; two daughters, Gennell Doris and Juanita Crackel; a sister, Ella Ballinger; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two daughters, and two brothers. Funeral services were held at Hosselton, Bookhout, Engelmeier Funeral Home with burial in Floral Garden of Memories in Flora.	Staley, Leora (I24581)
5207	LEROY D. TOTTEN, 51 - Obituary . Leroy D. Totten, 51, of Evansville, Ind., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at his residence. . Friends may visit from 2-8 p.m. today at Alexander West Chapel, 2100 W. Illinois St. in Evansvillle, Ind., and from 10-11 a.m Friday at Antioch Christian Church in Olney. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with Rev. Mike Baker officiating. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery in Olney. . Mr. Totten worked at Sirloin Stockade for 12 years. He loved cats, yard work and his job. . He is survived by his companion, Dennis Jones, of Evansville, Ind. and his father, James Totten, of Olney; stepmother, Leona Totten, of Olney; brothers, George Totten, of Olney, Larry Totten and his wife, Nancy, of Olney, and David Totten and his wife, Lisa, of Olney; sister, Linda Craig and her husband, James, of Calhoun; and nieces and nephews. . Mr. Totten was preceded in death by his brother, James M. Totten and mother, Lenabell Totten. Published in the Olney (IL) Daily Mail, Thursday April 27, 2006.	Totten, LeRoy D. (I53414)
5208	LeRoy enlisted in the US Army in April 1941. He was serving as a Sergeant in the Philippine Islands when he was killed by a coconut log which fell from a vehicle. He was Richland County's 76th Honor Roll Hero.	Hasler, Everett Leroy (I1141)
5209	Leroy enlisted in the US Army in April 1941. He was serving as a Sergeant in the Phillipine Islands when he was killed by a coconut log which fell from a vehicle. He was Richland County's 76th Honor Roll Hero.	Hasler, Everett Leroy (I1141)
5210	LeRoy George Hinterscher, 64, of Oakland, IN formerly of Ingraham, IL died March 17, 2006 at his home. He was born November 18, 1941 in Clay County, IL, the son of Joseph and Agnes Bangert Hinterscher. He married Sandra Clark October 27, 1979. He served in the U. S. Army and was stationed in Wahiawa, HI. He worked for Texas Gas Transmission as an electrician for 22 years and was a member of the Vincennes Gun Club, American Legion, and an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting quail, his English Setter dogs, and his hunting friends. He also enjoyed doing work around the house, yard, and garden. Survivors include his wife; a step-son, Blane Horton; three brothers, Herman J., Delbert, and Franklin Hinterscher; a sister, Marlene Bierman; four step-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother, Allan Hinterscher. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Calvery Catholic Cemetery in Vincennes, IN. Goodwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.	Hinterscher, LeRoy George (I41654)
5211	Leroy Jack McVaigh, 57, of Olney, died at Richland Memorial Hospital Monday, June 24, 1991 at 6:06 p.m.	McVaigh, Leroy Jack (I2270)
5212	Leroy Jennings of Parkersburg passed away Tuesday morning at Richland Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for eight weeks.	Jennings, Francis Leroy (I38037)
5213	Leroy loved to paint anything he could. He enjoyed delivering meals for Meals on Wheels. Leroy also took pleasure in having family get-togethers and cookouts.	Curtis, Marvin Leroy (I40231)
5214	Leroy Sager, age 89, of Marion, IL, passed away peacefully at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Integrity Healthcare Center of Marion. He was born on Friday, October 30, 1931, in Lawrenceville, IL, the son of Cecil Leroy and Dessie Rae (Poland) Sager. Leroy attended school in Sumner, IL, and was a graduate of Sumner High School. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Jean Russell on Saturday, October 7, 1961, in Zion United Church of Christ of Marion, and together they shared nearly 57 years of marriage until her death on Friday, May 18, 2018. Leroy's working career was with General Telephone for 37 years. After his retirement he began working again as a "Car Delivery Person" for Marion Ford and Watermark for 17 years and had driven over 1 million miles during those years. He was a member of Messiah Christian Church of Marion. He also was a member of the Eagles Aerie No. 2457 of Marion, Marion Elks No. 800, The Williamson County Shriners, Scottish Rite Masonic Bodies-Valley of Southern Illinois of Belleville, IL, Moose Lodge and Masonic Fellowship Lodge No. 89 A.F. & A.M. of Marion where he was a 50-year member. He loved camping with his family and pulling his camper all across the country and was proud to be able to say "He had visited all 50 States." He also enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles, woodworking and teaching his grandchildren how to drive. His family was a very important part of his life and he was always interested in all of their many activities. The many memories created will now be cherished by those he leaves behind. He is survived by three children, Lisa Weaver and her partner, Ron Rogers of Marion, Dennis Sager of Vincennes, IN and Karen Ulrich of Sumner, IL; stepson, Tom McDowell of Carbondale, IL; six grandchildren, Jeremy Weaver and wife, Allison of Marion, Lesley Decker and husband, Ryan of Marion, Emiley Hall and husband, Kevin of Thompsonville, IL, Dave Ulrich and wife, Deon of Sumner, IL, Matthew Sager of Phoenix, AZ and Lesley Beard and husband, Spencer of Bloomington, IN; twelve great grandchildren, Gwendolyn Weaver, Theodore Weaver, Rosalyn Weaver, Alayna Decker, Aryana Decker, Karley Hall, Jaxon Hall, Desiree Ulrich, Destiny Ulrich, Corinne Beard, Vivian Beard and Archer Beard; brother, Donald Sager and wife, Kathy of Olney, IL; sister-in-law, LeAnn Ashley of Paducah, KY; brother-in-law, Ron Russell and wife, Fran of Paducah, KY, other extended family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; stepson, Ronald Lee "Fuzz" McDowell and sister, Josephine Ulrich. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 North Court Street, Marion. The visitation will be on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the funeral home. Following the visitation, the funeral service will be at 12:00 noon with Pastor Steve Glenn presiding. The service will begin with Masonic Rites being accorded by members of Masonic Fellowship Lodge No. 89 A.F. & A.M. of Marion. Interment will follow next to his wife in Maplewood Cemetery of Marion, IL. The family requests, for those who prefer, a memorial contribution be given to "Shriner's Hospital for Children." Memorial contributions may be mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street, Marion, IL, 62959. Memorial envelopes will be available at the funeral home.	SAGER, Walter LeRoy (I39030)
5215	Leslie D. Anderson, age 74, well known resident of the Claremont community, passed away early Sunday morning at the Monticello Nursing Home in Mt. Carmel where he had been a patient for the past few weeks. Mr. Anderson was born in Richland county, the son of Samuel Anderson and Caroline Gerber Anderson. He was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church and was affiliated with the Trinity Lutheran Church in Olney. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Anderson wasa member of several veteran organizations and also a member of several Masonic bodies. He leaves a brother Orry Anderson of Olney Route 4. There are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Olney with Pastor Glenn Anderson officiating. Interment with full military honors rendered by Olney Veteran organizations will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Claremont township. Friends may call at the Summers-Rainey Funeral Home then at he church. The family has requested that hose desiring to do so may ofer Memorial to the Heart Fund in memory of Mr. Anderson. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL,	Anderson, Leslie Dale (I54749)
5216	Leslie Hance, 85, Noble, IL, died May 23, 1990 at Burgin Manor in Olney. Mr. Hance was born in Noble March 30, 1905, the son of charles and Dora Denning Hance. He married Maude Galloway May 18, 1929. She died in 1985. He was a retired custodian for the West Richland School District. He was a member of the Noble Methodist Church and was a 50 year plus member of the Noble Masonic Lodge. Surviving are three sisters, Evelyn Delonshaw, Georgia Leefers, and Wanda Fessler. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and three brothers. Funeral services were held at the Noble Chapel of Hosselton, Bookhout and Engelmeier Funeral Home in Noble. Burial was in North Freedom Cemetery in rural Noble.	Hance, Leslie E. (I11252)
5217	Leslie Smail, "Genealogy Update," 23 July 2002, personal e-mail (25 July 2002).	Source (S14401)
5218	Lest We Forget Freedom Is Not Free Honor Roll of Richland County Illinois World War II During World War II, the Olney Kiwanis Club, sponsored a Roll of Honor upon which all Richland county servicemen's names were listed. In front of the Roll of Honor was placed the Honor Roll of those men who had made the supreme sacrifice. It was in the form of an open book and had inscribed upon it these words. "We Died That Freedom Might live; It is a fitting tribute to these young men who gave their lives to the cause of freedom. This tribute was place on the northeast corner of the Court House lawn. ** Source; Page 214- Foot Prints Past and Present - Winter 2007--Richland County Genealogical and Historical Society- Olney, Illinois) Pvt Paul McNair, U.S. Army, died March 26 1943, in the Southwest Pacific. He was the son of Rolla McNair of rural Olney. He was admitted to the hospital aboard ship with measles followed by pneumonia for which he succumbed. Buried at Sea. **************************** WWII, and Korean War Casualty Listings Name: Paul McNair State Registered: Hawaii Death Date: 26 Mar 1943 Cemetery: Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial Cemetery Burial Plot: Missing in Action or Buried at Sea Cemetery City: Honolulu Cemetery Country: Hawaii War: World War II Title: Private Rank: Private Service: U.S. Army Service ID: 36702225 Division: Field Artillery Data Source: World War II Honor Roll *** Paul's family in 1930 census Bonpas Twp Richland Co IL., Rolla McNear 53, Farming with wife Carrie 33, children; Paul 9, Rex 6, Robert 3 years. On Apr 27 1940 census in Bonpas Twp IL., Rolla McNair 63, a Farmer, wife Carrie 42 and children; Paul 19, Rex 16, Robert 14, Vera 9 years. ******	McNair, Paul (I49787)
5219	Lester died in a truck wreck.	Conner, Lester Dale (I376)
5220	Lester retired after working for 20 years as a janitor at Central Noble School Corporation. After retirement he went back to work at BRC Rubber in Ligonier. When he was 16 years old, with the permission of his mother, he joined the US Navy during World War II and served aboard the USS Yellowstone. He was a longtime student of the Les Feldick Ministries and on Saturday he passed his final exam.	Jones, Lester S. (I34180)
5221	Lester Sharp, of Flora, formerly of Noble, died Friday afternoon at the Clay County Hospital at Flora. The deceased was a native of Clay County, but lived near Noble for a number of years. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Frank-Branson Funeral Home at Flora with interment in Hanna cemetery near Noble. Survivors include his wife, Betty; two sons, Tommy Lee and James, both at home; a daughter, Carolyn Sue at home; a foster son, Charles of Fort Lewis, Wash.; four brothers, Ray, Melvin, and Raymond, all of Clay City and Leonard of Flora; six sisters, Mrs. Mary Payne of Clay City, Mrs. Mildred Marvor of Joliet, Mrs. Mae Eastin, Mrs. Leora Persinger, Mrs. Alene Coggin and Mrs. Ida Frances Persinger all of Flora, and two grandchildren. Information from the Olney (IL) Daily Mail, September 21, 1970, edition. Lester and Betty had a foster son, Charles Sharp. Lester died at the Clay County Hospital in Flora.	Sharp, Lester (I854)
5222	Letson Washington Coggan, 96, of St. Simons Island died Wednesday at the Hospice of the Golden Isles. A native of Clay County, Ill., Mr. Coggan was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II. He retired as an executive from Sears, Roebuck and Co. after 37 years of service. After retirement, Mr. Coggan donated his time to help companies in Mexico and South America. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the St. Simons Island Library or Hospice of the Golden Isles. Survivors include two sisters, Zelda Blessing of St. Simons Island and Norma Edlin of St. Louis, Mo.; his daughter, Anne Coggan Johnston of Winston-Salem, N.C.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Chapman Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Brunswick News, The (GA) - Tuesday, March 1, 2005	COGGAN, Letson Washington (I26404)
5223	Levi Fulk Sr., age 97, oldest resident of Richland county, died last Thursday at his home in the Glenwood community, northwest of Noble. He had lived in Noble township for nearly 70 years.	Fulk, Levi Foster Preston Sr. (I8361)
5224	Levi Striegel, his wife Deua, and daughter Jo Ann are listed twice in the 1940 Census. Listed on page 8a living on 4th Street and again on page 10b on Illinois Street.	Striegel, Jo Ann (I18511)
5225	Levi Striegel, his wife Deua, and daughter Jo Ann are listed twice in the 1940 Census. Listed on page 8a living on 4th Street and again on page 10b on Illinois Street.	Dean, Deua Ann (I18510)
5226	Levi Striegel, his wife Deua, and daughter Jo Ann are listed twice in the 1940 Census. Listed on page 8a living on 4th Street and again on page 10b on Illinois Street.	Striegel, Levi Matthew (I18509)
5227	Levi was stillborn.	HASLER, Carl (I306)
5228	Levi Wayne Hazel Robby and Jody Hazel, of Noble, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Levi Wayne Hazel, born July 13, 2005 at 4:55 p.m. at the Richland Memorial Hospital. He weighed in at seven pounds and 15 ounces. Paternal grandparents include Bob Hazel of Geff, and Ruth Ann Hazel of Mt. Erie. Maternal grandparents include Larry and Rhonda Hemrich of Noble. Paternal great-grandparents include Late Roy Hazel and Maxine Hazel of Wynoose and the late Clifford and late Margaret McDowell of Noble. Maternal great-grandparents include Ronald and Sue Diel of Noble and the late Ben and the late Marjorie Hemrich of Noble. Welcoming home the bundle of joy are sisters Emily Hazel and Emma Reynolds, and brothers, Tanner Hazel and Cody Reynolds. Source: http://www.advocatepress.com/articles/2005/10/21/lifestyles/births/birth56.txt, October 23, 2005.	Hazel, Levi Wayne (I10165)
5229	Lewis A. Brissenden, 87, of Flora, a native of Clay City, died Wednesday night at a hospital in Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services will be held in the Frank-Branson Funeral Home at Flora and interment will follow at Elmwood cemetery, Flora. Friends may call at the funeral home. A native of Clay City, he is survived by his wife, lone, a son, Kenneth of Decatur, and two, daughters, Mrs. Mary Ellen McLaughlin, Mesa, Ariz,; Mrs. Ermine Cisney, Chicago; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, January, 1971.	BRISSENDEN, Lewis Aaron (I27772)
5230	Lewis Stanford, son of Abraham and Eliza Stanford was born in Lafayette, Tippacanoe county, IN on December 20, 1842, and departed this life at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Ehlers in Stanford township on August 28, 1934 age 91years, 8 months and 8 days. He was one of a family of eight children all of whom have preceded him in death except one sister, Mrs. Eliza Monroe. He was untied in marriage to Rosanna Fromery, in Stanford township on April 2, 1863. To this union were born nine children, eight sons and one daughter. Three sons died in infancy and one son, Abraham died in 1901. Four sons, Alvin, Elias, Andrew and Eugene and one daughter, Mrs. May Ehlers, survive him. He was town clerk for a long period and served his township as supervisor for 12 years. During this time he was appointed on the Building Committee of the present Clay county court house. Long obituary: excerpts taken from the family collection of Frances Bones.	Stanford, Lewis (I32293)
5231	Lewis was 55 years old when he died after (alledgedly ) being hit by a B&O (Baltimore and Ohio) train while walking along the train tracks from Clay City, Illinois to Noble, Illinois on 28 June 1959.	Pettyjohn, James Lewis (I374)
5232	Lewis was hit by train while walking on the railroad tracks between Clay City and Noble, Illinois.	Pettyjohn, James Lewis (I374)
5233	Lexi Darlene Duncan, 27, of Clay City, Illinois, lost her battle with drug addiction on Monday, March 15, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Lexi had expressed her desire to be an organ donor, and her wish was remembered and granted. Because of this, three other individuals were given the gift of life, helping bring comfort and peace to those who loved her. Lexi was born October 4, 1993, in Centralia, the daughter of Ashley (Phillips) Strausbaugh. She was a graduate of Clay City High school and attended Olney Community College. Lexis love of cooking and baking brought much joy to her friends and family. This was especially true when she made pies with a homemade crust from the recipe which had been passed down by her great-grandmother, Lois, who had also taught her how to sew. As Lexis sewing skills advanced, she began to personalize her work with a unique and creative style. Lexis compassionate and caring heart led her to serve as a caregiver for seniors. Lexi is survived by her mother and stepfather: Ashley and Travis Strausbaugh; her sisters: Lacey Weller, Livey Bumgarner, and Kayhla Haller; her aunt: Kelley (Aaron) Billiot; grandparents: Earl and Sherry Phillips; and nieces: Vylet Esparza, Eriella Haller, and Amena Haller. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents: Jack and Lois Sharp and her stepfather: Lowell Bum Bumgarner. There will be no public ceremony. The family wishes to acknowledge your kind and loving thoughts and gestures of sympathy.	DUNCAN, Lexi Darlene (I49819)
5234	License 00162, Book 003, Page 0225	Source (S14425)
5235	License# 00040, Book 003, Page 0185	Family: Abbott, Clyde Clinton / Taylor, Grace A. (F1822)
5236	Life member of the University of Illinois Pharmacy Alumni Association, life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and former member of the Chicago Heights Senior Council.	Alderson, Leland B. (I48095)
5237	Lillian Duff, beloved wife of Albert H. Duff, passed away last Sunday morning, after an illness of many months. Every attention that loving: hands could give helped make her last days less painful. Mrs. Duff's health has been failing for nearly two years, she having been under treatment from prominent doctors In St. Louis, Vincennes and Olney, later going to Rochester for an operatlon at the hands of the famed Mayo brothers. During the last few months her suffering was Intense, but her cheerful way and patient disposition prevailed to the end. Mrs. Duff was prominent In church and social circles, as well as the Order of Eastern Star, of which organization she had been a faithful member for twenty-five years, having held every Important office In the lodge at different times. Mrs. Duff was forty-seven years of age and was loved by people of all ages among whom she lived. The sympathy of the entire community Is extended the bereaved husband, who has given his entire time during his wife's Illness to make her load easier to bear, and to the aged mother, who has given her last child.	Herron, Mary Lillian (I23174)
5238	Lillian Herdes, 72, Omaha, Ark. formerly of Clay City, died in her home. She was born December 14, 1912 in Bible Grove, IL to Lynn and Mildred Wolfe Rinnert. She married Virgil Herdes on January 30, 1932 in Sailor Springs and he survives. She was a member of the New Hope Southern Baptist Church in Omaha, Ark. and a member of the Home Extension. She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Nola Lee Evans and Lora Marie Smith; a sister, Neva Wolfe; a brother, Garland Rinnert; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and her parents. Funeral services were heal at Hosselton Bookhout & Engelmeier Funeral Home with burial in the Clay City Cemetery. (Published Clay County Advocate-Press)	Rinnert, Lillian E. (I12500)
5239	Lillie died in a cyclone. Abe was waiting for Lillie to call him for dinner. Lillie was setting the table. When the storm came, the blast hit the window. Abe survived, but Lillie was in the wrong part of the house. The storm carried her a good distance away. When they found her, she had silverware tangled in her hair..	Coslet, Lillie B (I52958)
5240	Lillie Faye Huffman, 66, Newton, died Sunday afternoon, May 6, 1979 in Richland Memorial Hospital.	Atkisson, Lillie Faye (I18955)
5241	Lillie Faye Huffman, 66, Newton, died Sunday afternoon, May 6, 1979 in Richland Memorial Hospital. Funeral services at Summers Funeral Home with burial in Bethel Cemetery in Jasper County. She was born on December 14, 1912 at Farmer City, daughter of Gene and Maggie (Frye) Atkisson. She married George Huffman on June 15, 1944 in Louisville. He survives. Mrs. Huffman is also survived by a daughter, Joan Brattesani, Los Angeles, Calif.; two brothers, Edward Atkisson, Belleview, Texas and Leland Atkisson, Belmont, Wisc.; one sister, Helen Price, West Liberty and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.	Atkisson, Lillie Faye (I18955)
5242	Lilybell Provines, 82, Route 1, Sumner, died 7:30 a.m. today, (Friday, Dec. 2, 1988) in Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Ind. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the Sivert-Macey Funeral Home in Sumner. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Crest Haven Cemetery. Mrs. Provines was born Dec. 1, 1906, in Claremont, the daughter of Henry and Frances (Brian) Hasler. She married Marshall C. Provines March 29, 1930, and he survives. She was a homemaker and a member of the Centenary Church. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two sons, Kenneth Provines, Bone Gap, and Finley Provines, Sumner; a sister, Lulubell Hasler, Sumner; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and three sisters. Olney Daily Mail (IL)	HASLER, Lily Bell (I304)
5243	Linda C. Blank, 76, of Noble, IL, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. Linda was born June 9, 1944 to Royal and Emma (Buerster) Weidner. She married Gerald Blank on January 26, 1974. Linda was known as a very dedicated and hard worker at every job she's ever done. She worked at the International Shoe Factory in Olney from 1963 until its closing, then she worked at Kralis Bros. Poultry factory, Union Frondenberg/Marwi USA, Champion Labs, and finally Richland Memorial Hospital, where she retired in April 2020. Linda was a member of Holy Cross Church in Wendelin. She enjoyed gardening and grew some of the most beautiful flowers around. She also delighted in all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, to whom she was known as GG. She will be greatly missed by her family and special fur baby, Lola. Linda is survived by her husband, Gerald of Noble; Daughters, Barbara (Greg) Amerman of Noble, Cheryl (Dallas) Colwell of Noble, and Cindy Blank of Noble; Grandsons Kyle Amerman and Nicholas (Elizabeth) Amerman, Luke and Jack Colwell; Great Granddaughters Emmalee, Amyah, and Allie. She is also survived by her siblings: Richard (Margaret) Weidner of Noble, Jeannie (Harold) Deimel of Newton, Jerome (Lisa) Weidner of Noble, Louella (Terry) Long of Noble, Tony (Judy) Weidner of Mesa, AZ, and Larry Weidner of Vincennes, IN; Sister-in-law, JoAnne (Kenny) Taylor. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Donald and Kenneth and nephew Derek Weidner. A visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Holy Cross Church in Wendelin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Linda at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Holy Cross Church. Memorials can be made to Holy Cross Church or donor's choice.	Weidner, Linda Cecilia (I35991)
5244	Linda is deceased.	Fulk, Linda Lou (I1889)
5245	Linda Kay Yauch, 44, of Flora, died October 22, 2000, at the Clay County Hospital in Flora. Mrs. Yauch was born in Flora, the daughter of Allen and Betty Pierson. She married Ronnie Dale Yauch in Flora. She was employed by Minwax and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Flora. She is survived by her husband; her father; a daughter, Jennifer; and her brother, Bob. She was preceded in death by her mother. Funeral services were held at Frank and Bright Funeral Home with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. (Published Clay County Advocate-Press)	PIERSON, Linda Kay (I7199)
5246	Linda L. Ferguson, 62, of Xenia, died at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2002, at her home. A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 12, at the Frank and Bright Funeral Home, Flora. There will be no visitation. Mrs. Ferguson was born October 11, 1939 in Clay County, the daughter of Rudy Hilderbrand and Norma (McKinney) Hilderbrand. She married Robert Ferguson in November, 2000 in Bullhead City, AZ. He survives. Mrs. Ferguson was a homemaker and a member of the Moose Lodge and American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Robert, of Xenia; one daughter, Candra Hilderbrand of Albuquerque, NM; one grandson, Clint Dale Hilderbrand; one brother, Carl Hilderbrand of Sailor Springs and one sister, Cinda Wyatt of Sailor Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents.	Hildebrand, Linda Lou (I21924)
5247	Linda Lou Sunday was born on November 30th, 1940 in Clay City, IL. Growing up in Clay City, when she was not tending to her studies and school work, she had the unique experience of working at her family's restaurant, Sunday's Ice Cream Parlor. Sunday's was the "it" establishment in Southern Illinois known for the best homemade ice cream in the region. She attended Southern Illinois University at Carbondale where she met Mark Yeates the ultimate love of her life. Mark and Linda were married in Kankakee, Illinois on June 6, 1964. They initially lived in Peoria, Illinois where Linda was an elementary school teacher and Mark was trying his hand in sales and marketing roles with local companies. In 1967 Mark accepted a position with Eastman Kodak Company and off she went with Mark and their two year old son Andy to relocate to Rochester, New York, where she continued to teach at the elementary school level. Their daughter Stacey came along one year later and the growing Yeates family settled into Rochester as their home base for years to come. After several years of teaching, Linda's focus turned to Andy and Stacey as she transitioned into a stay at home mom and became CEO of the Yeates household. Outside of caring for Andy and Stacey, Linda had a number of varied interests and passions. She was an avid tennis player and along with Mark became a founding owner of the Mendon Valley Tennis Club. Her passion for food and wine had Linda and Mark actively involved in the Rochester "Gourmet Club" which included a number of their close friends and many a great meal. When Mark retired from Eastman Kodak Company in 1992 Mark and Linda became snowbirds splitting their time between Rochester and various parts of Florida. They ultimately gave up their Rochester roots and moved full time to Sarasota, Florida in 1994. In Florida Linda continued her passion for playing tennis, playing cards and mahjongg, getting out on their boat and enjoying global travel and cruising. She picked up a new passion of working in cut glass designing and constructing numerous decorative pieces and marketing them under her own brand "Yeates Originals". Linda was preceded in death by her parents Oris and Bernice Sunday, husband Mark Yeates and brother Loren Lee Sunday. She is survived by her two sisters - Lois Gidcumb (John) and Anita Lake (Calvin), her two children, who she was incredibly proud of, Andy Yeates (Barbara Yeates) and Stacey Dera (Peter Dera), her six grandchildren - Ryan Yeates, Christopher Yeates, Meghan Yeates, Patrick Yeates, Cameryn Dera, Reese Dera and her many nephews and nieces. Linda had a passion for life and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will sorely be missed by all that had the opportunity to know her. A memorial mass for Linda will take place at St. Thomas More Catholic Church (2506 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota, FL) on Monday, January 29th at 12:00pm.	Sunday, Linda Lou (I19756)
5248	Linda Marie Bissey-Thomas, 76, of Louisville, Illinois, passed from this life on Saturday, July 30, 2022, with her daughters, Sondra and Angela by her side at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield. She entered this life on December 15, 1945, to the late Clifford Thomas and Lucille Harris of Clay City. Linda was a homemaker and an avid crafter. She loved all things craft. She devoted herself to sewing and crocheting blankets and keepsakes for her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and close family and friends. She was able to maintain an incredible level of precision and efficiency with her craft despite her diagnosis of a rare form of rheumatoid arthritis and she always remained positive. She did not let her condition affect her passion for creating and crafting or take away from the beauty that she saw in the world around her. Linda will be remembered for the depth of her faith, the enormity of her talents, the breadth of her love for family and friends, and, most of all, the size of her heart. She lives on in the hearts of all family and friends who knew and loved her and in the wonderful memories of her. She is survived by her daughters, Sondra Goodwin (Jason) and Angela Stanfield (Tim); her five grandchildren, Ashly Murray, Shayla (Jason) Ruelas, Kortney (Tyler) Jacobs, Cheyenne Goodwin (Corey), and Mikayla (Garrett) Rubsam; her step-grandchildren, Kristi Goff, Jessica Sidener (Daniel); Dakota Goff (Keandra); Christian Goff (Cassidy); and her 23 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father, Clifford Thomas; and her mother and stepfather, Lucille and Knight Harris. A funeral ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Visitation will be from 4 until 6 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Private interment will take place in Clay City Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to any charity of the donors choice, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.	Bissey-Thomas, Linda Marie (I12901)
5249	Linda was a 1976 graduate of West Aurora High School. She was owner and publisher of Floras Hometown Journal for over 20 years, and was actively involved in supporting the local communities through her service to civic organizations and volunteering her time and resources. She had been a past member of Oak Street Baptist Church. Linda was an avid crocheter and enjoyed reading, and her spirit was soaring when she shared time with her family, especially six very special ones who will always know her only by her most cherished name, Grandma.	Leathers, Linda Gail (I45746)
5250	Linda was a lifetime member of the VFW, Eagles and American Legion. She enjoyed being with her dogs, Duke and Angel and loved being surrounded by her family and friends. She enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching traffic go by and really enjoyed the visits from people who stopped. Her hobbies were cooking, gardening and flowering. Linda is loved by many and will be missed dearly.	Fleming, Linda L. 'Lynn' (I11910)

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5201

Leonard Dewhirst, 80, of Dundas died 5:30a.m. Wednesday in Burgin Nursing Manor, Olney.

Dewhirst, Leonard C. (I38351)

5202

Leonard Foster, 67, Flora, died at 5:28 a.m. Monday in the Clay County Hospital.

Foster, Charles Leonard (I27878)

5203

Leonard Gene Dilley, 78, of Tower Hill, IL passed away peacefully at 5:50 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Heritage Health in Pana, IL with his loved ones by his side.

Gene was born on January 29, 1941, in Henton, the 14th of 17 children born to John and Estella (Sanford) Dilley. Gene and Debbie Porter were united in holy matrimony on November 10, 1990 and were blessed with nearly 30 years of marriage. Gene was a member of the Laborers International Union and enjoyed mushroom hunting, woodworking and was a die-hard Cardinals fan.

Surviving are his wife, Debbie Dilley of Tower Hill; children: Billy Dilley of Tower Hill, Michael Dilley of Tower Hill and Aaron (Heidi) Porter of Henton; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; two sisters: Shirley Jones of Pana and Letha Thomas of Alabama; one brother, Woody (Nell) Dilley of Olney and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Linda; five sisters and eight brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Shelbyville with Pastor Leon Goff officiating. Burial will take place in Tower Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Shelbyville. Memorials may be made in Genes name to the American Kidney Fund or the American Diabetes Association.

Dilley, Leonard E. 'Gene' (I46715)

5204

Leone (Neff) Cox, a lifelong resident of the area and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who was devoted to her family, died Nov. 28, 2023, surrounded by family including her six children. She was 96.

She was born on Feb. 2, 1927, at home in rural Clay City to Frank Neff, Jr., and Minnie (Bates) Neff. Leone married Charles W. Cox on Jan. 1, 1950, in Clay County. They shared 38 years together on their family farm in Flora, Illinois, until his passing on May 24, 1988.

Leone graduated from Clay City High School as salutatorian of her class. She worked for a time at the sewing factory, and later worked at Beltronics, the International Shoe Factory, G.C. Murphy Co., and finally, Walmart, until her retirement.

When her husband Charles passed away in 1988, Leone remained independent, filling her days with work, family time, crocheting, quilting, traveling and more. Following her retirement from Walmart, she didn't slow down one bit. She loved her trips with family in many different parts of the country, and spent many long weekends in Branson, Missouri, where she especially enjoyed Silver Dollar City and Dicks 5 & 10 Store.

Her family members often laughed about her legendary sweet tooth. It was rare she didn't start the day with a cup of coffee and cookie. Her grandchildren often joked that it was a secret to her long life.

She is survived by her six children: Walter and Shelby Cox of Walnut Hill, Illinois; Barbara and Dan Jestic of OFallon, Missouri; Duane and Carla Cox of Bonne Terre, Missouri; Brenda and Pat Hodges of Centralia, Illinois; Sandra Cox of Woodlawn, Illinois; and Tima Clark of Murphysboro, Illinois; 12 grandchildren: Brian Cox of Portland, Oregon; Shaun and Laura Cox of Cottleville, Missouri; Alisha and Craig Tyler of Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania; Levi Jestic of Platte City, Missouri; Charla Jestic of Castle Rock, Colorado; Amanda and Tet Litzinger of De Soto, Missouri; Matthew and Kerriann Cox of High Ridge, Missouri; Amy and Mark McCaig of Houston, Texas; Lori and Corbett Hollier of Gretna, Louisiana; Jami and Nicolas Jacobs of Centralia, Illinois; Kristopher Clark of Marion, Illinois; and Andrea and Dan Hansen of Carbondale, Illinois; nine great-grandchildren: Annabelle Cox, Benjamin Cox, Averie Cox, Charlie Cox, Lillie Cox, Carmen Jacobs, Daphne Hollier, Elaina Hansen and Oliver Hansen, with one great-grandchild on the way; a sister-in-law: Jean Cox of Flora; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and her beloved cats: Blue Boy, Sally and Dolly.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and three sisters: Hazel Neff, Mildred Hamilton and Velma Frost.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Kneff Cemetery in Flora. A visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 15 from 5 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the donors choice of the Clay County Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry, Clay County Animal Rescue & Shelter (CCARS) or Fur a Good Paws, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.

Neff, Leone (I45396)

5205

Leone Mayo Taylor, 92, of Clay City, died at 10:17 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2008, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Mrs. Taylor was born on September 18, 1916, in Clay County, the daughter of Cleo and Edna (Wogan) Sullens.

She married J.W. Casey Mayo on August 12, 1934. He preceded her in death on November 19, 1970. She married John Edward Taylor on February 3, 1973. He preceded her in death on January 15, 1997.

She was a homemaker, seamstress and musician. She was affiliated with Clay City Community Baptist Church,

Mrs. Taylor is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Martin; son, Don Mayo; daughter, Doris Bissey; son, Jerry Mayo; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; daughter, Rita Stanley; sister, Erba; and great-grandson, Cody Mayo.

Visitation was held at Summers Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City.

Services were at the funeral home with Pastor Gregg Hall officiating.

Burial was in Clay City Cemetery.

Memorials to Clay City Community Baptist Church.

Sullens, Thelma Leone (I11238)

5206

Leora Pearce, 93, Flora, IL, died June 15, 1990 at Flora Nursing Center.

She was born October 26, 1896, the daughter of Elmer and Stella Shoup Staley. She married Lynn Pearce Sept. 19, 1915 at Harmony Methodist Church in rural Flora. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker.

She was a member of the Harmony Methodist Church, Rebekah Lodge in Clay City, Past Noble Grands, Clay County Hospital Auxiliary, Farm Bureau Extension, and American Legion Auxiliary.

Surviving is a son, Trevor Pearce; two daughters, Gennell Doris and Juanita Crackel; a sister, Ella Ballinger; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two daughters, and two brothers.

Funeral services were held at Hosselton, Bookhout, Engelmeier Funeral Home with burial in Floral Garden of Memories in Flora.

Staley, Leora (I24581)

5207

LEROY D. TOTTEN, 51 - Obituary

. Leroy D. Totten, 51, of Evansville, Ind., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at his residence.
. Friends may visit from 2-8 p.m. today at Alexander West Chapel, 2100 W. Illinois St. in Evansvillle, Ind., and from 10-11 a.m Friday at Antioch Christian Church in Olney. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with Rev. Mike Baker officiating. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery in Olney.
. Mr. Totten worked at Sirloin Stockade for 12 years. He loved cats, yard work and his job.
. He is survived by his companion, Dennis Jones, of Evansville, Ind. and his father, James Totten, of Olney; stepmother, Leona Totten, of Olney; brothers, George Totten, of Olney, Larry Totten and his wife, Nancy, of Olney, and David Totten and his wife, Lisa, of Olney; sister, Linda Craig and her husband, James, of Calhoun; and nieces and nephews.
. Mr. Totten was preceded in death by his brother, James M. Totten and mother, Lenabell Totten.

Published in the Olney (IL) Daily Mail, Thursday April 27, 2006.

Totten, LeRoy D. (I53414)

5208

LeRoy enlisted in the US Army in April 1941. He was serving as a Sergeant in the Philippine Islands when he was killed by a coconut log which fell from a vehicle. He was Richland County's 76th Honor Roll Hero.

Hasler, Everett Leroy (I1141)

5209

Leroy enlisted in the US Army in April 1941. He was serving as a Sergeant in the Phillipine Islands when he was killed by a coconut log which fell from a vehicle. He was Richland County's 76th Honor Roll Hero.

Hasler, Everett Leroy (I1141)

5210

LeRoy George Hinterscher, 64, of Oakland, IN formerly of Ingraham, IL died March 17, 2006 at his home.

He was born November 18, 1941 in Clay County, IL, the son of Joseph and Agnes Bangert Hinterscher. He married Sandra Clark October 27, 1979.

He served in the U. S. Army and was stationed in Wahiawa, HI. He worked for Texas Gas Transmission as an electrician for 22 years and was a member of the Vincennes Gun Club, American Legion, and an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

He enjoyed hunting quail, his English Setter dogs, and his hunting friends. He also enjoyed doing work around the house, yard, and garden.

Survivors include his wife; a step-son, Blane Horton; three brothers, Herman J., Delbert, and Franklin Hinterscher; a sister, Marlene Bierman; four step-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

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

Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Calvery Catholic Cemetery in Vincennes, IN.

Goodwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hinterscher, LeRoy George (I41654)

5211

Leroy Jack McVaigh, 57, of Olney, died at Richland Memorial Hospital Monday, June 24, 1991 at 6:06 p.m.

McVaigh, Leroy Jack (I2270)

5212

Leroy Jennings of Parkersburg passed away Tuesday morning at Richland Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for eight weeks.

Jennings, Francis Leroy (I38037)

5213

Leroy loved to paint anything he could. He enjoyed delivering meals for Meals on Wheels. Leroy also took pleasure in having family get-togethers and cookouts.

Curtis, Marvin Leroy (I40231)

5214

Leroy Sager, age 89, of Marion, IL, passed away peacefully at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Integrity Healthcare Center of Marion.

He was born on Friday, October 30, 1931, in Lawrenceville, IL, the son of Cecil Leroy and Dessie Rae (Poland) Sager.

Leroy attended school in Sumner, IL, and was a graduate of Sumner High School.

He was united in marriage to Phyllis Jean Russell on Saturday, October 7, 1961, in Zion United Church of Christ of Marion, and together they shared nearly 57 years of marriage until her death on Friday, May 18, 2018.

Leroy's working career was with General Telephone for 37 years. After his retirement he began working again as a "Car Delivery Person" for Marion Ford and Watermark for 17 years and had driven over 1 million miles during those years.

He was a member of Messiah Christian Church of Marion. He also was a member of the Eagles Aerie No. 2457 of Marion, Marion Elks No. 800, The Williamson County Shriners, Scottish Rite Masonic Bodies-Valley of Southern Illinois of Belleville, IL, Moose Lodge and Masonic Fellowship Lodge No. 89 A.F. & A.M. of Marion where he was a 50-year member.

He loved camping with his family and pulling his camper all across the country and was proud to be able to say "He had visited all 50 States." He also enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles, woodworking and teaching his grandchildren how to drive. His family was a very important part of his life and he was always interested in all of their many activities. The many memories created will now be cherished by those he leaves behind.

He is survived by three children, Lisa Weaver and her partner, Ron Rogers of Marion, Dennis Sager of Vincennes, IN and Karen Ulrich of Sumner, IL; stepson, Tom McDowell of Carbondale, IL; six grandchildren, Jeremy Weaver and wife, Allison of Marion, Lesley Decker and husband, Ryan of Marion, Emiley Hall and husband, Kevin of Thompsonville, IL, Dave Ulrich and wife, Deon of Sumner, IL, Matthew Sager of Phoenix, AZ and Lesley Beard and husband, Spencer of Bloomington, IN; twelve great grandchildren, Gwendolyn Weaver, Theodore Weaver, Rosalyn Weaver, Alayna Decker, Aryana Decker, Karley Hall, Jaxon Hall, Desiree Ulrich, Destiny Ulrich, Corinne Beard, Vivian Beard and Archer Beard; brother, Donald Sager and wife, Kathy of Olney, IL; sister-in-law, LeAnn Ashley of Paducah, KY; brother-in-law, Ron Russell and wife, Fran of Paducah, KY, other extended family and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; stepson, Ronald Lee "Fuzz" McDowell and sister, Josephine Ulrich.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 North Court Street, Marion.

The visitation will be on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the funeral home.

Following the visitation, the funeral service will be at 12:00 noon with Pastor Steve Glenn presiding.

The service will begin with Masonic Rites being accorded by members of Masonic Fellowship Lodge No. 89 A.F. & A.M. of Marion.

Interment will follow next to his wife in Maplewood Cemetery of Marion, IL.

The family requests, for those who prefer, a memorial contribution be given to "Shriner's Hospital for Children." Memorial contributions may be mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street, Marion, IL, 62959. Memorial envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

SAGER, Walter LeRoy (I39030)

5215

Leslie D. Anderson, age 74, well known resident of the Claremont community, passed
away early Sunday morning at the Monticello Nursing Home in Mt. Carmel where he had been a patient for the past few weeks.

Mr. Anderson was born in Richland county, the son of Samuel Anderson and Caroline
Gerber Anderson. He was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church and was affiliated
with the Trinity Lutheran Church in Olney.

A veteran of World War I, Mr. Anderson wasa member of several veteran organizations and also a member of several Masonic bodies.

He leaves a brother Orry Anderson of Olney Route 4. There are several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Olney with Pastor Glenn Anderson officiating. Interment with full military honors rendered by Olney Veteran
organizations will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Claremont township. Friends may call at the Summers-Rainey Funeral Home then at he church.

The family has requested that hose desiring to do so may ofer Memorial to the Heart Fund in memory of Mr. Anderson.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL,

Anderson, Leslie Dale (I54749)

5216

Leslie Hance, 85, Noble, IL, died May 23, 1990 at Burgin Manor in Olney.

Mr. Hance was born in Noble March 30, 1905, the son of charles and Dora Denning Hance. He married Maude Galloway May 18, 1929. She died in 1985.

He was a retired custodian for the West Richland School District. He was a member of the Noble Methodist Church and was a 50 year plus member of the Noble Masonic Lodge.

Surviving are three sisters, Evelyn Delonshaw, Georgia Leefers, and Wanda Fessler.

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

Funeral services were held at the Noble Chapel of Hosselton, Bookhout and Engelmeier Funeral Home in Noble.

Burial was in North Freedom Cemetery in rural Noble.

Hance, Leslie E. (I11252)

5217

Leslie Smail, "Genealogy Update," 23 July 2002, personal e-mail (25 July 2002).

Source (S14401)

5218

Lest We Forget
Freedom Is Not Free
Honor Roll of Richland County Illinois
World War II

During World War II, the Olney Kiwanis Club, sponsored a Roll of Honor upon which all Richland county servicemen's names were listed. In front of the Roll of Honor was placed the Honor Roll of those men who had made the supreme sacrifice. It was in the form of an open book and had inscribed upon it these words. "We Died That Freedom Might live; It is a fitting tribute to these young men who gave their lives to the cause of freedom. This tribute was place on the northeast corner of the Court House lawn.
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Source; Page 214- Foot Prints Past and Present - Winter 2007--Richland County Genealogical and Historical Society- Olney, Illinois)

Pvt Paul McNair, U.S. Army, died March 26 1943, in the Southwest Pacific. He was the son of Rolla McNair of rural Olney. He was admitted to the hospital aboard ship with measles followed by pneumonia for which he succumbed. Buried at Sea.

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WWII, and Korean War Casualty Listings
Name: Paul McNair
State Registered: Hawaii
Death Date: 26 Mar 1943
Cemetery: Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial
Cemetery Burial Plot: Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Cemetery City: Honolulu
Cemetery Country: Hawaii
War: World War II
Title: Private
Rank: Private
Service: U.S. Army
Service ID: 36702225
Division: Field Artillery
Data Source: World War II Honor Roll
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Paul's family in 1930 census Bonpas Twp Richland Co IL., Rolla McNear 53, Farming with wife Carrie 33, children; Paul 9, Rex 6, Robert 3 years.

On Apr 27 1940 census in Bonpas Twp IL., Rolla McNair 63, a Farmer, wife Carrie 42 and children; Paul 19, Rex 16, Robert 14, Vera 9 years.
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McNair, Paul (I49787)

5219

Lester died in a truck wreck.

Conner, Lester Dale (I376)

5220

Lester retired after working for 20 years as a janitor at Central Noble School Corporation. After retirement he went back to work at BRC Rubber in Ligonier.

When he was 16 years old, with the permission of his mother, he joined the US Navy during World War II and served aboard the USS Yellowstone.

He was a longtime student of the Les Feldick Ministries and on Saturday he passed his final exam.

Jones, Lester S. (I34180)

5221

Lester Sharp, of Flora, formerly of Noble, died Friday afternoon at the Clay County Hospital at Flora.

The deceased was a native of Clay County, but lived near Noble for a number of years.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Frank-Branson Funeral Home at Flora with interment in Hanna cemetery near Noble.

Survivors include his wife, Betty; two sons, Tommy Lee and James, both at home; a daughter, Carolyn Sue at home; a foster son, Charles of Fort Lewis, Wash.; four brothers, Ray, Melvin, and Raymond, all of Clay City and Leonard of Flora; six sisters, Mrs. Mary Payne of Clay City, Mrs. Mildred Marvor of Joliet, Mrs. Mae Eastin, Mrs. Leora Persinger, Mrs. Alene Coggin and Mrs. Ida Frances Persinger all of Flora, and two grandchildren.

Information from the Olney (IL) Daily Mail, September 21, 1970, edition.

Lester and Betty had a foster son, Charles Sharp. Lester died at the Clay County Hospital in Flora.

Sharp, Lester (I854)

5222

Letson Washington Coggan, 96, of St. Simons Island died Wednesday at the Hospice of the Golden Isles.

A native of Clay County, Ill., Mr. Coggan was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II. He retired as an executive from Sears, Roebuck and Co. after 37 years of service. After retirement, Mr. Coggan donated his time to help companies in Mexico and South America.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the St. Simons Island Library or Hospice of the Golden Isles.

Survivors include two sisters, Zelda Blessing of St. Simons Island and Norma Edlin of St. Louis, Mo.; his daughter, Anne Coggan Johnston of Winston-Salem, N.C.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Chapman Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Brunswick News, The (GA) - Tuesday, March 1, 2005

COGGAN, Letson Washington (I26404)

5223

Levi Fulk Sr., age 97, oldest resident of Richland county, died last Thursday at his home in the Glenwood community, northwest of Noble. He had lived in Noble township for nearly 70 years.

Fulk, Levi Foster Preston Sr. (I8361)

5224

Levi Striegel, his wife Deua, and daughter Jo Ann are listed twice in the 1940 Census. Listed on page 8a living on 4th Street and again on page 10b on Illinois Street.

Striegel, Jo Ann (I18511)

5225

Levi Striegel, his wife Deua, and daughter Jo Ann are listed twice in the 1940 Census. Listed on page 8a living on 4th Street and again on page 10b on Illinois Street.

Dean, Deua Ann (I18510)

5226

Levi Striegel, his wife Deua, and daughter Jo Ann are listed twice in the 1940 Census. Listed on page 8a living on 4th Street and again on page 10b on Illinois Street.

Striegel, Levi Matthew (I18509)

5227

Levi was stillborn.

HASLER, Carl (I306)

5228

Levi Wayne Hazel

Robby and Jody Hazel, of Noble, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Levi Wayne Hazel, born July 13, 2005 at 4:55 p.m. at the Richland Memorial Hospital. He weighed in at seven pounds and 15 ounces.

Paternal grandparents include Bob Hazel of Geff, and Ruth Ann Hazel of Mt. Erie. Maternal grandparents include Larry and Rhonda Hemrich of Noble.

Paternal great-grandparents include Late Roy Hazel and Maxine Hazel of Wynoose and the late Clifford and late Margaret McDowell of Noble.

Maternal great-grandparents include Ronald and Sue Diel of Noble and the late Ben and the late Marjorie Hemrich of Noble.

Welcoming home the bundle of joy are sisters Emily Hazel and Emma Reynolds, and brothers, Tanner Hazel and Cody Reynolds.

Source: http://www.advocatepress.com/articles/2005/10/21/lifestyles/births/birth56.txt, October 23, 2005.

Hazel, Levi Wayne (I10165)

5229

Lewis A. Brissenden, 87, of Flora, a native of Clay City, died Wednesday night at a hospital in Mesa, Arizona.

Funeral services will be held in the Frank-Branson Funeral Home at Flora and interment will follow at Elmwood cemetery, Flora. Friends may call at the funeral home.

A native of Clay City, he is survived by his wife, lone, a son, Kenneth of Decatur, and two, daughters, Mrs. Mary Ellen McLaughlin, Mesa, Ariz,; Mrs. Ermine Cisney, Chicago; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, January, 1971.

BRISSENDEN, Lewis Aaron (I27772)

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Lewis Stanford, son of Abraham and Eliza Stanford was born in Lafayette, Tippacanoe county, IN on December 20, 1842, and departed this life at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Ehlers in Stanford township on August 28, 1934 age 91years, 8 months and 8 days.

He was one of a family of eight children all of whom have preceded him in death except one sister, Mrs. Eliza Monroe.

He was untied in marriage to Rosanna Fromery, in Stanford township on April 2, 1863. To this union were born nine children, eight sons and one daughter. Three sons died in infancy and one son, Abraham died in 1901. Four sons, Alvin, Elias, Andrew and Eugene and one daughter, Mrs. May Ehlers, survive him.

He was town clerk for a long period and served his township as supervisor for 12 years. During this time he was appointed on the Building Committee of the present Clay county court house.

Long obituary: excerpts taken from the family collection of Frances Bones.

Stanford, Lewis (I32293)

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Lewis was 55 years old when he died after (alledgedly ) being hit by a B&O (Baltimore and Ohio) train while walking along the train tracks from Clay City, Illinois to Noble, Illinois on 28 June 1959.

Pettyjohn, James Lewis (I374)

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Lewis was hit by train while walking on the railroad tracks between Clay City and Noble, Illinois.

Pettyjohn, James Lewis (I374)

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Lexi Darlene Duncan, 27, of Clay City, Illinois, lost her battle with drug addiction on Monday, March 15, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Lexi had expressed her desire to be an organ donor, and her wish was remembered and granted. Because of this, three other individuals were given the gift of life, helping bring comfort and peace to those who loved her.

Lexi was born October 4, 1993, in Centralia, the daughter of Ashley (Phillips) Strausbaugh. She was a graduate of Clay City High school and attended Olney Community College. Lexis love of cooking and baking brought much joy to her friends and family. This was especially true when she made pies with a homemade crust from the recipe which had been passed down by her great-grandmother, Lois, who had also taught her how to sew. As Lexis sewing skills advanced, she began to personalize her work with a unique and creative style. Lexis compassionate and caring heart led her to serve as a caregiver for seniors.

Lexi is survived by her mother and stepfather: Ashley and Travis Strausbaugh; her sisters: Lacey Weller, Livey Bumgarner, and Kayhla Haller; her aunt: Kelley (Aaron) Billiot; grandparents: Earl and Sherry Phillips; and nieces: Vylet Esparza, Eriella Haller, and Amena Haller. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents: Jack and Lois Sharp and her stepfather: Lowell Bum Bumgarner.

There will be no public ceremony. The family wishes to acknowledge your kind and loving thoughts and gestures of sympathy.

DUNCAN, Lexi Darlene (I49819)

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License 00162, Book 003, Page 0225

Source (S14425)

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License# 00040, Book 003, Page 0185

Family: Abbott, Clyde Clinton / Taylor, Grace A. (F1822)

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Life member of the University of Illinois Pharmacy Alumni Association, life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and former member of the Chicago Heights Senior Council.

Alderson, Leland B. (I48095)

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Lillian Duff, beloved wife of Albert H. Duff, passed away last Sunday morning, after an illness of many months. Every attention that loving: hands could give helped make her last days less painful.

Mrs. Duff's health has been failing for nearly two years, she having been under treatment from prominent doctors In St. Louis, Vincennes and Olney, later going to Rochester for an operatlon at the hands of the famed Mayo brothers. During the last few months her suffering was Intense, but her cheerful way and patient disposition prevailed to the end.

Mrs. Duff was prominent In church and social circles, as well as the Order of Eastern Star, of which organization she had been a faithful member for twenty-five years, having held every Important office In the lodge at different times. Mrs. Duff was forty-seven years of age and was loved by people of all ages among whom she lived.

The sympathy of the entire community Is extended the bereaved husband, who has given his entire time during his wife's Illness to make her load easier to bear, and to the aged mother, who has given her last child.

Herron, Mary Lillian (I23174)

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Lillian Herdes, 72, Omaha, Ark. formerly of Clay City, died in her home. She was born December 14, 1912 in Bible Grove, IL to Lynn and Mildred Wolfe Rinnert. She married Virgil Herdes on January 30, 1932 in Sailor Springs and he survives.

She was a member of the New Hope Southern Baptist Church in Omaha, Ark. and a member of the Home Extension.

She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Nola Lee Evans and Lora Marie Smith; a sister, Neva Wolfe; a brother, Garland Rinnert; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers and her parents.

Funeral services were heal at Hosselton Bookhout & Engelmeier Funeral Home with burial in the Clay City Cemetery.

(Published Clay County Advocate-Press)

Rinnert, Lillian E. (I12500)

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Lillie died in a cyclone. Abe was waiting for Lillie to call him for dinner. Lillie was setting the table. When the storm came, the blast hit the window. Abe survived, but Lillie was in the wrong part of the house. The storm carried her a good distance away. When they found her, she had silverware tangled in her hair..

Coslet, Lillie B (I52958)

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Lillie Faye Huffman, 66, Newton, died Sunday afternoon, May 6, 1979 in Richland Memorial Hospital.

Atkisson, Lillie Faye (I18955)

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Lillie Faye Huffman, 66, Newton, died Sunday afternoon, May 6, 1979 in Richland Memorial Hospital. Funeral services at Summers Funeral Home with burial in Bethel Cemetery in Jasper County.

She was born on December 14, 1912 at Farmer City, daughter of Gene and Maggie (Frye) Atkisson. She married George Huffman on June 15, 1944 in Louisville. He survives.

Mrs. Huffman is also survived by a daughter, Joan Brattesani, Los Angeles, Calif.; two brothers, Edward Atkisson, Belleview, Texas and Leland Atkisson, Belmont, Wisc.; one sister, Helen Price, West Liberty and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.

Atkisson, Lillie Faye (I18955)

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Lilybell Provines, 82, Route 1, Sumner, died 7:30 a.m. today, (Friday, Dec. 2, 1988) in Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Ind.

Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the Sivert-Macey Funeral Home in Sumner. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Crest Haven Cemetery.

Mrs. Provines was born Dec. 1, 1906, in Claremont, the daughter of Henry and Frances (Brian) Hasler. She married Marshall C. Provines March 29, 1930, and he survives.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Centenary Church.

Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two sons, Kenneth Provines, Bone Gap, and Finley Provines, Sumner; a sister, Lulubell Hasler, Sumner; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and three sisters.

Olney Daily Mail (IL)

HASLER, Lily Bell (I304)

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Linda C. Blank, 76, of Noble, IL, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Linda was born June 9, 1944 to Royal and Emma (Buerster) Weidner.

She married Gerald Blank on January 26, 1974.

Linda was known as a very dedicated and hard worker at every job she's ever done. She worked at the International Shoe Factory in Olney from 1963 until its closing, then she worked at Kralis Bros. Poultry factory, Union Frondenberg/Marwi USA, Champion Labs, and finally Richland Memorial Hospital, where she retired in April 2020.

Linda was a member of Holy Cross Church in Wendelin. She enjoyed gardening and grew some of the most beautiful flowers around. She also delighted in all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, to whom she was known as GG. She will be greatly missed by her family and special fur baby, Lola.

Linda is survived by her husband, Gerald of Noble; Daughters, Barbara (Greg) Amerman of Noble, Cheryl (Dallas) Colwell of Noble, and Cindy Blank of Noble; Grandsons Kyle Amerman and Nicholas (Elizabeth) Amerman, Luke and Jack Colwell; Great Granddaughters Emmalee, Amyah, and Allie. She is also survived by her siblings: Richard (Margaret) Weidner of Noble, Jeannie (Harold) Deimel of Newton, Jerome (Lisa) Weidner of Noble, Louella (Terry) Long of Noble, Tony (Judy) Weidner of Mesa, AZ, and Larry Weidner of Vincennes, IN; Sister-in-law, JoAnne (Kenny) Taylor.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Donald and Kenneth and nephew Derek Weidner.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Holy Cross Church in Wendelin.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Linda at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Holy Cross Church.

Memorials can be made to Holy Cross Church or donor's choice.

Weidner, Linda Cecilia (I35991)

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Linda is deceased.

Fulk, Linda Lou (I1889)

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Linda Kay Yauch, 44, of Flora, died October 22, 2000, at the Clay County Hospital in Flora.

Mrs. Yauch was born in Flora, the daughter of Allen and Betty Pierson. She married Ronnie Dale Yauch in Flora.

She was employed by Minwax and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Flora.

She is survived by her husband; her father; a daughter, Jennifer; and her brother, Bob. She was preceded in death by her mother.

Funeral services were held at Frank and Bright Funeral Home with burial in Elmwood Cemetery.

(Published Clay County Advocate-Press)

PIERSON, Linda Kay (I7199)

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Linda L. Ferguson, 62, of Xenia, died at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2002, at her home.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 12, at the Frank and Bright Funeral Home, Flora.

There will be no visitation.

Mrs. Ferguson was born October 11, 1939 in Clay County, the daughter of Rudy Hilderbrand and Norma (McKinney) Hilderbrand.

She married Robert Ferguson in November, 2000 in Bullhead City, AZ. He survives.

Mrs. Ferguson was a homemaker and a member of the Moose Lodge and American Legion Auxiliary.

Survivors include her husband, Robert, of Xenia; one daughter, Candra Hilderbrand of Albuquerque, NM; one grandson, Clint Dale Hilderbrand; one brother, Carl Hilderbrand of Sailor Springs and one sister, Cinda Wyatt of Sailor Springs.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Hildebrand, Linda Lou (I21924)

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Linda Lou Sunday was born on November 30th, 1940 in Clay City, IL. Growing up in Clay City, when she was not tending to her studies and school work, she had the unique experience of working at her family's restaurant, Sunday's Ice Cream Parlor. Sunday's was the "it" establishment in Southern Illinois known for the best homemade ice cream in the region. She attended Southern Illinois University at Carbondale where she met Mark Yeates the ultimate love of her life. Mark and Linda were married in Kankakee, Illinois on June 6, 1964. They initially lived in Peoria, Illinois where Linda was an elementary school teacher and Mark was trying his hand in sales and marketing roles with local companies. In 1967 Mark accepted a position with Eastman Kodak Company and off she went with Mark and their two year old son Andy to relocate to Rochester, New York, where she continued to teach at the elementary school level. Their daughter Stacey came along one year later and the growing Yeates family settled into Rochester as their home base for years to come.

After several years of teaching, Linda's focus turned to Andy and Stacey as she transitioned into a stay at home mom and became CEO of the Yeates household. Outside of caring for Andy and Stacey, Linda had a number of varied interests and passions. She was an avid tennis player and along with Mark became a founding owner of the Mendon Valley Tennis Club. Her passion for food and wine had Linda and Mark actively involved in the Rochester "Gourmet Club" which included a number of their close friends and many a great meal.

When Mark retired from Eastman Kodak Company in 1992 Mark and Linda became snowbirds splitting their time between Rochester and various parts of Florida. They ultimately gave up their Rochester roots and moved full time to Sarasota, Florida in 1994. In Florida Linda continued her passion for playing tennis, playing cards and mahjongg, getting out on their boat and enjoying global travel and cruising. She picked up a new passion of working in cut glass designing and constructing numerous decorative pieces and marketing them under her own brand "Yeates Originals".

Linda was preceded in death by her parents Oris and Bernice Sunday, husband Mark Yeates and brother Loren Lee Sunday. She is survived by her two sisters - Lois Gidcumb (John) and Anita Lake (Calvin), her two children, who she was incredibly proud of, Andy Yeates (Barbara Yeates) and Stacey Dera (Peter Dera), her six grandchildren - Ryan Yeates, Christopher Yeates, Meghan Yeates, Patrick Yeates, Cameryn Dera, Reese Dera and her many nephews and nieces.

Linda had a passion for life and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will sorely be missed by all that had the opportunity to know her.

A memorial mass for Linda will take place at St. Thomas More Catholic Church (2506 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota, FL) on Monday, January 29th at 12:00pm.

Sunday, Linda Lou (I19756)

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Linda Marie Bissey-Thomas, 76, of Louisville, Illinois, passed from this life on Saturday, July 30, 2022, with her daughters, Sondra and Angela by her side at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield. She entered this life on December 15, 1945, to the late Clifford Thomas and Lucille Harris of Clay City.

Linda was a homemaker and an avid crafter. She loved all things craft. She devoted herself to sewing and crocheting blankets and keepsakes for her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and close family and friends. She was able to maintain an incredible level of precision and efficiency with her craft despite her diagnosis of a rare form of rheumatoid arthritis and she always remained positive. She did not let her condition affect her passion for creating and crafting or take away from the beauty that she saw in the world around her. Linda will be remembered for the depth of her faith, the enormity of her talents, the breadth of her love for family and friends, and, most of all, the size of her heart. She lives on in the hearts of all family and friends who knew and loved her and in the wonderful memories of her.

She is survived by her daughters, Sondra Goodwin (Jason) and Angela Stanfield (Tim); her five grandchildren, Ashly Murray, Shayla (Jason) Ruelas, Kortney (Tyler) Jacobs, Cheyenne Goodwin (Corey), and Mikayla (Garrett) Rubsam; her step-grandchildren, Kristi Goff, Jessica Sidener (Daniel); Dakota Goff (Keandra); Christian Goff (Cassidy); and her 23 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father, Clifford Thomas; and her mother and stepfather, Lucille and Knight Harris.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Visitation will be from 4 until 6 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Private interment will take place in Clay City Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to any charity of the donors choice, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.

Bissey-Thomas, Linda Marie (I12901)

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Linda was a 1976 graduate of West Aurora High School. She was owner and publisher of Floras Hometown Journal for over 20 years, and was actively involved in supporting the local communities through her service to civic organizations and volunteering her time and resources. She had been a past member of Oak Street Baptist Church.

Linda was an avid crocheter and enjoyed reading, and her spirit was soaring when she shared time with her family, especially six very special ones who will always know her only by her most cherished name, Grandma.

Leathers, Linda Gail (I45746)

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Linda was a lifetime member of the VFW, Eagles and American Legion.

She enjoyed being with her dogs, Duke and Angel and loved being surrounded by her family and friends. She enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching traffic go by and really enjoyed the visits from people who stopped.

Her hobbies were cooking, gardening and flowering.

Linda is loved by many and will be missed dearly.

Fleming, Linda L. 'Lynn' (I11910)

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