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5901	Mr. Clevy had retired from railroad work after being with the B. and O. for 42 years. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Men. He was a native of Claremont, IL, born Dec. 15, 1874, a son of Thomas and Barbara Clevy.	Clevy, John E. (I450)
5902	Mr. Coplea was born on January 23, 1924 in Wayne County, the son of Loy and Agnes (Bourne) Coplea. He had retired as operator of Star Gas Station in Fairfield after many years. He was a World War II veteran.	Coplea, John Glen (I11353)
5903	Mr. Costello retired as a machine installer and technician for United Shoe Machine Co. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, earning the rank of Seaman 2nd Class. Mr. Costello was a member of Holy Family Church. He also was a member of the VFW and Emmette J. Shields American Legion Post No. 55.	Costello, William A. (I37212)
5904	Mr. Crouse was an operator for the Marathon Oil Company, and belonged to the Robinson Elks Lodge 1188.	Crouse, John J. (I25790)
5905	Mr. Donald Myron Jake Bissey, 80, of Clay City, Illinois, died at 4:05 a.m., Tuesday, February 02, 2016, at his home. On March 6, 1935, Jake was born to John Milner and Verda Bernice (Rogers) Bissey in Clay County, Illinois. He married Marilyn J. Gordon on September 28, 1954, in Clay City, Illinois. He worked in the oil business for over 40 years, retiring from the J.W. Rudy Oil Company in 1997 where he served as foreman. He was baptized at Bethel Methodist Church. He was a volunteer fireman for the Clay City Fire Department from March of 1973 to February of 1991 when he retired from the department. He was an active member of his community giving much of his time and many of his talents; he truly enjoyed helping others. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, gardening, lawn work, and deer hunting. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and liked puzzles and snowmobile riding. Spending time with his dogs, Lady and Little Lady, was a great joy. Above all, he loved his family. Jake is survived by his daughter Dona G. Bissey and son David E. Bissey; five grandchildren, Darlene (Jim) Coffin; Jacque (Tom) Holsapple, Jacob Cowger, Brian Keesler and Mariah Wade; four great grandchildren, Mitchell, Jonathan, Sarah and Rachel, and brother, William Lee Bissey. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marilyn J. Bissey on July 8th, 2009, eight brothers and four sisters. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Kohn Funeral Home in Flora, Illinois. Burial will follow at Zif Cemetery in rural Wayne County. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, February 5, 2016, at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to Clay County Hospice or St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital.	Bissey, Donald Myron 'Jake' (I9135)
5906	Mr. Dyer was born April 7, 1919, in Xenia, the son of George William and Lillie Alice (Seagrave) Dyer. He married Mary Edminston on June 13, 1937 in Newton. She preceded him in death on March 14,1994. He was a self-employed oil field welder, a World War II Army veteran, and a member of Xenia Community Church, Flora VFW Post #3999, and Flora Masonic, Lodge #204 AF& AM. Survivors include one daughter, Sally Carnahan of Kissimmee, Fla.; two grand-daughters, Peggy Lynn George of St. Louis, Mo., and Sally Jean Sidman Johnston and husband John of Danville; four great-grandchildren, Danny, Malinda, Kim and Ronnie; and four great-great-grandchildren, Carley Jean, Christian, Samantha and Abby. Preceding him in death were his parents, wife, two brothers, Frank and Bob, and four sisters, Amy, Edna, Maude and Lilly Mae. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at Frank and Bright Funeral Home in Flora, with Pastor Bruce Horsley officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Clay County Cancer Fund.	Dyer, George J. 'Bud' Jr. (I43626)
5907	Mr. Eastin was a retired farmer, and had worked at Cardascio, Hosselton-Bookhout-Engelmeier & Summers-Kistler Funeral Homes in Flora, Clay City and Noble. He also drove a school bus for the Clay County School District. He was a U. S. Army WWII Veteran, and was actively involved with horse racing.	Eastin, Leo Leon (I9207)
5908	Mr. Eastin was born June 23, 1934 in Bible Grove, Illinois to William Hamilton Eastin and Sarah Irene DeBusk Eastin. He married Lois A. Wheeler on September 29, 1953 in Shawnee Town Illinois. They had met during a ballgame on the third base "Cowpatty" when he was 13 and she was 11. To this union was born three children. Mr. Eastin spent most of his life working in the oil fields in Oklahoma, Illinois, Ohio, Arkansas and Texas. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars as well as the American Legion. He is survived by his wife and children, 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, a sister, a brother, and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Eastin was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and five brothers. Mr. Eastin will be remembered to many by his strong persevering spirit. His battle was long and hard but he never wavered until he knew his work here was done.	Eastin, Joseph Dwain (I31800)
5909	Mr. Eldon "Cotton" Tungate, age 85, of Flora, died at 7:51p.m., Thursday, April 4, 2013, at his daughters home in Flora. Cotton was born January 5, 1928, in Louisville, IL. His parents were the late Raymond & Marie (Tolliver) Tungate, of Louisville, IL. He attended school in Louisville and graduated from North Clay High School in 1946. On December 31, 1949, he married Caroline Bergen in Louisville, IL. Cotton was a lifetime member of the Flora Elks Lodge and also a member of the Sons of the American Legion. He was also a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Flora. In 1981 he retired from Spartan Manufacturing where he was a cost accountant and personnel manager. In later years he enjoyed keeping books for a number of local businesses and also worked at the Flora Country Club. In 2007, Cotton, a.k.a. "The Blonde Headed Thunderbolt" was inducted into the North Clay Sports Hall of Fame. Cotton is survived by his wife Caroline of Flora, three children; Randy Tungate and his wife Lynda of Lubbock, TX, Mark Tungate and his wife Sherri of Flora, Nancy Buchanan and her husband Chuck of Flora, six grandchildren; Aaron Tungate and his wife Valisa of Ft. Worth, TX, Adam Tungate and his wife Carrie of Lubbock, TX, Kristen Duke and her husband Cole of Flora, Zach Buchanan and his wife Lauren of Flora, and Allison and Paige Tungate both of Columbia, MO, and nine great grandchildren; Luke, Ben, Vayle, Ally, Branson, & Ella Tungate, Eli & Elise Duke and Genevieve Buchanan. Cotton was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter-in-law Pam Tungate and two brothers, Paul & Gene Tungate. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Faith Lutheran Church in Flora. Interment will immediately follow at Orchard Hill Cemetery in Louisville, IL. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2013 at Byrd & Kohn Funeral Home in Flora. Expressions of Sympathy should take the form of donations to Clay County Hospice and may be received at the funeral home.	Tungate, Eldon Deon 'Cotton' (I56034)
5910	Mr. Evans was a retired spray painter for McDonnell Douglas Corp., now Boeing Co., where he had worked for 40 years. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. He also was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945.	Evans, Paul Earnest (I22041)
5911	Mr. Evans was born on June 6, 1918 in Illinois, the son of Nettie Irene and Henry Evans. He married Edith Travis on April 9, 1939 at Clay City Christian Church.. He was a member of Clay City United Methodist Churc Hubert is survived by his daughter, Sandra K. Brooks and husband, Don of Dixon, KY; son, Ray Evans and wife, Jackie of Clay City; grandchildren, Sherri Buchanan and husband, Jamie of Madisonville, KY, Anthony Evans of Clay City, Tonia Duncan and husband, Greg of Dixon, KY, and Erica Paul and husband, Sam of Salem, IL; ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.	Evans, Hubert E. (I18156)
5912	Mr. Everett had lived in Olney for several years before moving to his home northwest of Noble in 1915. He was an employee for several years of the old Cincinnati Orchard Co. He had also served the community as the tax assessor for 22 years.	Everett, Walter Samuel 'Sam' (I20936)
5913	Mr. Finn owned and trained racehorses.	Finn, Joseph Charles Jr. (I17151)
5914	Mr. Franklin was an independent oil producer. He was a member of the Baptist Church and the Flora Elks Club.	Franklin, Roy C. (I19904)
5915	Mr. Gardner was a retired farmer in the Claremont area and a member of the Otterbein Church.	GARDNER, Walter S. (I25073)
5916	Mr. Garrett formerly owned Garrett's Shoe Store, worked for the U.S. Postal Service, and was a U.S. Army veteran. His memberships included the First United Methodist Church of Flora, member and Past Quartermaster of Flora VFW Post #3999, member and Past Commander Flora American Legion Post #14, Flora Masonic Lodge #204 AF&AM, Scottish Rite, Ainad Temple, Flora Moose, and Flora Elks.	Garrett, Robert L. 'Bob' (I25115)
5917	Mr. Gerald A. "Jerry" Hilderbrand, 81, of Louisville, Illinois, died at 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at his home. Jerry was born on July 20, 1932, to Delbert and Beulah Juanita (Lister) Hilderbrand. On December 17, 1953, Jerry married Floretta "Fran" Vail at Trinity Methodist Church in Flora. Jerry worked at the Flora Shoe Factory and several other local businesses, and he later worked in the feed mill at Effingham Clay FS in Louisville. Jerry proudly chose to honor his country by serving in the United States Army. He was a member of Bloom Baptist Church in Flora and the Louisville American Legion Post #914, and past member of the Flora Moose Lodge #1384, Flora Eagles Lodge #2494, and Flora V.F.W Post #3999. Jerry loved fishing, hunting, and finding mushrooms. He enjoyed listening to the Cardinals games and was the biggest fan of his grandkids' sporting events. Above all, Jerry loved spending time with his family, friends, and two beloved dogs, Buddy and Pretty Girl. Jerry is survived by his wife, Fran; mother, Juanita Hilderbrand; children, Debbie Goodman and husband Matt, Darel Hilderbrand and wife Misty, Kenny Hilderbrand and wife Barb, Wayne Hilderbrand and wife Tammy, Phil Hilderbrand and wife Wanda; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; a sister, Betty Eastin;and brothers, Ronnie Hilderbrand and Tom Hilderbrand. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Delbert Hilderbrand, son, Frank Lynn Hilderbrand, and brother-in-law, Richard Eastin. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 14, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at Kohn Funeral Home in Flora, IL. Visitation will be held Friday, June 13, 2014, from 6 8 p.m. at Kohn Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Clay City Cemetery in Clay City, IL, with military honors. Expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to Clay County Animal Rescue and Shelter (CCARS).	Hilderbrand, Gerald A. 'Jerry' (I22596)
5918	Mr. Girton was well known in Olney and often visited here with his late father, Willis Girton, who lived in Olney for several years. A former deputy sheriff of Lawrence County, Girton was a bus driver for I-V Coaches, Inc. at Vincennes, Ind.	Girton, Rexford Rogers 'Rex' (I40526)
5919	Mr. Groff was a retired mechanic for the City of San Francisco. He was a World War II Army veteran.	Groff, Robert Lee (I1207)
5920	Mr. Gullick was a retired educator who began his career as a teacher and coach in Tower Hill. He then taught English at Mascoutah High School. Moving into school administration, he became the principal of William Holliday Elementary School in the Pontiac-Holliday School District in Fairview Heights. After nine years, he moved to Lovington, where he was the superintendent of the Lovington Unit District 303. Mr. Gullick served as superintendent of schools later for Mt. Olive, Marissa and retired from the Sesser-Valier Unit District. He was dedicated to doing whatever he could to help children learn all they might to become the best they could be. Mr. Gullick graduated in 1956 from Crete-Monee High School in Crete, earned a B.A. degree in English and History from McKendree College, a M.S. in Education Administration from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and a Specialist Degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Over the years, Mr. Gullick was a member of many professional organizations and served as an officer in most. He was also a member of Kiwanis and earned the designation of distinguished president. Serving as an elected library board member in Lovington, Mt. Olive and Marissa, it gave him great joy because he had always been an avid reader. He was planning to run for another term on the Marissa Area District Library Board this spring. He had served as their president for 15 years. He also served on the Shawnee Library System Board of Directory, which made books and information loans between libraries over most of southern Illinois and often statewide and also served on the board of directors of the Robinett Family Association. Mr. Gullick was a member of United Methodist Church from his early youth. He served on the official board and on several committees and on the board of trustees. He also enjoyed the fellowship of United Methodist Men. William was a life member of the National Rifle Association and an enthusiastic hunter.	Gullick, William Allen (I19678)
5921	Mr. Hamilton was in the Army and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War. He worked for Kraft Foods in inventory control for 38 years. He enjoyed his dogs, NASCAR, his yard, and was an avid sports fan.	Hamilton, Terrence Lee (I17477)
5922	Mr. Hampton came to Lawrenceville in October 1971 from Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. where he had been employed as a maintenance man at Michigan Technical College. He was a World War II veteran and member of the United Methodist Church.	Hampton, Andrew Cecil (I38735)
5923	Mr. Hanks was a former resident of Charleston, coming here 30 years ago and was employed as an engineer for the Clover Leaf railroad for about seven years. While here he married Miss Rose Quiggins. From here they moved to Indianapolis, where for a number of years he was engaged in railroad work and later became a member of the police department, serving as patrolman and detective. Three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Hanks moved to San Diego.	Hanks, George A. (I36973)
5924	Mr. Hanna served as Noble Postmaster for many years, before re- tiring at the age of 70 in 1949. He had been active in almost every community matter in West Richland, and served in many capacities, proving to a hard fighter for what he believed was right, and a good friend for those who needed one. As a young man he operated the Hanna Cider and Apple Butter Mill in Noble, and later was occupied in a number of businesses, and held a number of offices, including Justice of the Peace. He was a monument salesman and notary public until failing health last year forced him into inactivity.	HANNA, Webster 'Web' (I19259)
5925	Mr. Harmon a life-long resident of the county and was employed for many years at the International Shoe Company. He had been in ill health for many months.	HARMON, Earl (I40931)
5926	Mr. Harmon was self-employed as a carpenter and was a U.S. Army veteran.	Harmon, William Franklin 'Bill' (I40980)
5927	Mr. Hasler operated a harness store here for over 40 years and had been a resident of Vandalia for 47 years, and one of the most respected citizens. He was a member of the Odd Fellow's lodge.	Hasler, Christian Robert (I2543)
5928	Mr. HASLER was a member of the local Masonic lodge. He was the son of Peter and Elizabeth (STUCKEY) HASLER, of Taylor Township. For more than a quarter of a century he operated a hardware store in Bloomfield. His wife died in 1932 and since that time he has made his home with Mrs. YORK. Survivors include	HASLER, James H. (I13527)
5929	Mr. HASLER was born, reared, married and reared his own family near the place his parents first settled when they came here from Switzerland, nearly a century ago; he was a careful farmer and lover of good cattle and other farm livestock from which occupation he not only made a living for himself and large family but was able to lay by something for the rainy day day, which comes to all. He was a kind and jovial disposition, which made him many friends.	Hasler, Edward E. 'Ed' (I2182)
5930	Mr. Hasler was reared by Christian parents. He was sprinkled in infancy, and grew to manhood and had never made any confession of Christianity until recently. He saw his mistake of life and made his confession to Christ. He prayed much in his sickness and asked others to pray, and he said he was ready to go home. He suffered much, but died peacefully. Our dear old, father was taken away, how we miss him we never can tell, but with him all is well; for in that home far in the sky, he waits to join us by and by.	Hasler, John Nichols Jr. (I19962)
5931	Mr. HASLER, with his parents, Peter and Elizabeth, four brothers and one sister, came to America in 1845. They located near Scotland, Greene County, Indiana, where he spent all his life, save the last seven years, during which time he resided in Newberry, Ind. Mr. HASLER was very industrious and honorable in all his dealings. During his life he was quite successful and accumulated a very creditable sum, and at the same time held the respect and confidence of all.	Hasler, Jasper (I19068)
5932	Mr. Haun was born in Louisville, the son of Clarence Fitzgerald & Iva Ethel Pierson Haun. He married Margaret Maxine Byers May 4, 1940. He was a retired accountant for Brooks Chevrolet Garage and owner of Haun's Trailer Sales. Mr. Haun was a graduate of Louisville High School and Lockyear Business College, as well as a member of the Clay County Historical Society and the Clay County Genealogy Society. Survivors include his wife, two sons: Donald & Norman; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Ricky; one sister, Mavis Byers. Funeral services were held at the Neal Funeral Home with burial in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville.	Haun, Clarence Edwin (I12015)
5933	Mr. Hayes was a retired farmer. He was a member of Albion American Legion and Olney Moose and Eagles.	Hayes, Conrad W. (I37741)
5934	Mr. Heap was born in Richland County Feb. 25, 1857, and was a farmer for 55 years. He had lived on the same farm in the Birds school vicinity in South Olney township for the past 80 years.	Heap, Isaiah Ruffus (I25472)
5935	Mr. Heath was a retired Section worker for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad and a member of Centeral Christian Church in Sumner.	Heath, John Edward (I38733)
5936	Mr. Heim was a retired mechanic and parts manager from Bryant Chevrolet, and was a partner in Briggs and Heim from 1945-55. He was a member of Casey White Oak Church of God, Round Grove Sportsman's Club, and member and past commander of Casey VFW Post 5762. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in Italy and North Africa.	Heim, Roland M. (I33635)
5937	Mr. Hemrich was a farmer in the North Freedom area before moving to Tucson in 1964.	Hemrich, Raymond Ira (I35969)
5938	Mr. Henderson was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving from 1941 to 1945 in Europe. He worked at Pillsbury Mills and for the state of Illinois.	Henderson, Floyd Eugene (I27003)
5939	Mr. Henderson was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving from 1941 to 1945 in Europe. He worked at Pillsbury Mills and for the state of Illinois.	Henderson, Floyd Eugene (I27003)
5940	Mr. Heninger died Friday (Sept. 19, 1997) at Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee.	Heninger, Harry L. (I14210)
5941	Mr. Heninger was a retired vice- president of Parish Bank and Trust Co. in Momence after working for them for 65 years. ''Harry was a very dependable person,'' said Parish Bank President John Parish who worked with Mr. Heninger since 1949. ''He knew a lot about people and the industry. I really missed him being around.'' Parish said that after Mr. Heninger retired, people used to come around the bank, asking for him and saying they missed him. ''He was kind of a fixture.'' Whereas Parish began his banking career in '49, Mr. Heninger started during the Depression in 1929. Like most banks in the county, Parish closed in 1931 due to the Depression and reopened a year later. ''There are few people who remembered the Depression and banks failing,'' said Parish. He said Mr. Heninger's incredible memory was a valuable asset to the bank. ''He could counsel and provide background that no one else could,'' said Parish. ''Plus he had an inclination to do community-oriented things.'' For 65 years, until his retirement in 1994, Mr. Heninger worked six days a week at the bank where he began as a bookkeeper in 1929 and rose to vice presidency in 1959. An avid Cubs fan, Mr. Heninger started the Momence youth ''knee pants league'' baseball program in 1948 and for more than 25 years was the voice of all football games at Momence High School. In 1955 he began a 33-year stint as the announcer for the annual Glad Fest parade. He also was active in the organization of the festival and was past president. In 1988, the Momence Chamber of Commerce named Mr. Heninger its Man of the Year. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Momence where he held local, district, and conference offices. Mr. Heninger also was a 50-year member of the Momence Masonic Lodge.	Heninger, Harry L. (I14210)
5942	Mr. Hunley had been hospitalized in Anna only 2 days before his death.	Hunley, Jesse Sr. (I18995)
5943	Mr. Hunley resided at 118 N. 1st st. NW, Clay City. He was a retired mail carrier and a member of the United Methodist Church, Clay City.	Hunley, Jesse Sr. (I18995)
5944	Mr. Hunley was a past president of the Clay City Chamber of Commerce, served three terms as noble grand of Oddfellows, was a member of Venus Rebekah Lodge and honorary member of the CC Fire Department. For 20 years, Mr. Hunley had delivered city newspapers in the Clay City area, making his routes each day by way of bicycle or foot. He also was custodian at the City Hall.	Hunley, Ralph D. 'Rufus' (I18867)
5945	Mr. J.M. Kidwell performed the wedding ceremony of Adrian and Leona. Their wedding was announced in the following unidentified newspaper article: Gray-McDowell Miss Leona Gray, daughter of Mrs. Mary Gray, and Adrian McDowell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayson McDowell, were married at the home of J.M. Kidwell in Louisville, Friday night. Mr. Kidwell performed single ring ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gray were their attendants. The bride was attired in a gray suit with black accessories. She is employed as manager the the (sic) Clay City 5 & 10. The groom is employed by Roscoe Bates. They are making their home in the Bery (sic) Cockerell cottage.	Family: McDowell, Adrian Eugene / Gray, Elsie Leona (F15)
5946	Mr. James E. VanMatre, 62, of 404 W. South Ave., was dead on arrival at Richland Memorial Hospital Saturday evening.	VanMatre, James Emanuel (I42889)
5947	Mr. Jeff Stanfield, 46, of Louisville, IL, died at 7:46 p.m., Friday, June 7, 2013, at Clay County Hospital in Flora. Jeff was born November 29, 1966, in Effingham, Illinois. His parents are Richard and Karen (Bailey) Stanfield of Louisville. He attended school in Louisville and graduated from North Clay High School in 1985. On November 18, 1989, he married Angie McGrew in Louisville, IL. Jeff worked as a General Contractor with his father at Stanfield Construction for many years. He was most recently employed at Hamilton County Construction. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Louisville where he served as a Deacon, helped lead the youth program, drove the bus, as well as assisted with various other church activities. Jeff's faith and commitment to God and his church were one of his greatest strengths. His hobbies were motocross, being outdoors, tending to his garden and spending time with his wonderful daughters and wife. Most of all, Jeff loved his family. Jeff is survived by his parents Richard and Karen Stanfield, his wife Angie, three daughters, Shayla Stanfield, Kortney and Mikayla Stanfield, and a foreign exchange daughter Anne Magnusson, two sisters, Michele Lovett, and Lisa Fender, eight nieces and one nephew. Jeff was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Riley and Joyce Stanfield and maternal grandparents Ervin and Marjorie Bailey. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church in Louisville, IL. The family deeply urges that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to a Scholarship Fund for Jeff's daughters. Byrd & Kohn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can also be expressed at byrdandkohnfh.com.	STANFIELD, Jeff (I54873)
5948	Mr. Kenneth M. Guyer, age 89 of Minooka, IL passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday March 5, 2020. Born January 24, 1931 in Annapolis, IL, Kenneth was one of eight children and son to John W. and Fairy (Hagar) Guyer. The Guyer family resided in Robinson, IL and later in Evansville, IN where Kenneth attended high school prior to entering the United States Army. Shortly after enlisting, he was engaged to Christine McDowell from Noble, IL and the two were wed on July 25th, 1953 near the Fort Leonard Wood military base in Kansas. Kenneth served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Japan and South Korea where he was responsible for the engineering and building of runways and bridges. After leaving the military, Kenneth and Christine settled in Minooka, IL where he joined Caterpillar Tractor Inc. At Caterpillar, Kenneth was a part of the Aerospace and Machinists Division and retired with over 30 years of service. Kenneth was a respected member of the Ambassadors for Christ Church in Morris, IL, and a valued member of his community. He had a passion for collecting antiques, reading, and watching old movies. Later in life, he and Christine traveled often to visit with their family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Christine Guyer, Minooka, IL; daughters, Ms. Linda Guyer, Olney, IL, Ms. Karen Guyer, Olney, IL, a son, David Guyer, Flora, IL, and a daughter, Ms. Theresa Guyer (Curt Hecker), Collinsville, IL; six grandchildren, Jamie Apostolou (Naomi), Los Angeles, CA, Kristen Drake (Kenny), Cisne, IL, Heather Henson, Olney, IL, Fawna Forrest, Olney, IL, Hannah Henson, Olney, IL, Jimmy Guyer, Collinsville, IL; six great-grandchildren, Austin Drake, Jill Drake, Trent Easton, Destiny Henson, Serenity Henson, Alma Apostolou, along with several nephews and cousins in the Crawford County area. Preceding Kenneth in death were his parents, John and Fairy; brothers, Norman, Lyle, Keith; sisters, Rhea Stewart, Nona Miller, Dora Bobis, Marie Rankin and a grandson, Shawn Christopher Henson in 1989. The Funeral Service will be Wednesday March 11, 2020 at 10:30 AM at Pulliam Funeral Home, Robinson, IL with Pastor Scott Polk officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday March 10, 2020 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Pulliam Funeral Home, Robinson, IL. Burial will be in the Bailiff Cemetery, rural West York, IL with military graveside rites provided by combined units of E.M. Coulter Post #69, American Legion, Robinson, IL, VFW Post #4549, Robinson, IL, AMVETS Post #33, Robinson, IL and Reavill Post #132, Flat Rock, IL. Mr. Guyer served in the US Army-Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Ambassadors for Christ Church, Morris, IL and was employed as a tool and die grinder for Caterpillar Tractor Inc. of Joliet, IL for 32 years. Kenneths hobbies included woodworking in his shop, antique cars, traveling with his wife Christine as well as watching old movies.	Guyer, Kenneth M. (I408)
5949	Mr. Kinnaman is the gentleman that donated the land to Flora for Elmwood Cemetery.	Kinnaman, Samuel (I13672)
5950	Mr. Knakmuhs was a farmer. He attended Calhoun Christian Church.	Knakmuhs, Raymond (I35003)

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Mr. Clevy had retired from railroad work after being with the B. and O. for 42 years. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Men. He was a native of Claremont, IL, born Dec. 15, 1874, a son of Thomas and Barbara Clevy.

Clevy, John E. (I450)

5902

Mr. Coplea was born on January 23, 1924 in Wayne County, the son of Loy and Agnes (Bourne) Coplea. He had retired as operator of Star Gas Station in Fairfield after many years. He was a World War II veteran.

Coplea, John Glen (I11353)

5903

Mr. Costello retired as a machine installer and technician for United Shoe Machine Co. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, earning the rank of Seaman 2nd Class.
Mr. Costello was a member of Holy Family Church. He also was a member of the VFW and Emmette J. Shields American Legion Post No. 55.

Costello, William A. (I37212)

5904

Mr. Crouse was an operator for the Marathon Oil Company, and belonged to the Robinson Elks Lodge 1188.

Crouse, John J. (I25790)

5905

Mr. Donald Myron Jake Bissey, 80, of Clay City, Illinois, died at 4:05 a.m., Tuesday, February 02, 2016, at his home.

On March 6, 1935, Jake was born to John Milner and Verda Bernice (Rogers) Bissey in Clay County, Illinois. He married Marilyn J. Gordon on September 28, 1954, in Clay City, Illinois.

He worked in the oil business for over 40 years, retiring from the J.W. Rudy Oil Company in 1997 where he served as foreman. He was baptized at Bethel Methodist Church. He was a volunteer fireman for the Clay City Fire Department from March of 1973 to February of 1991 when he retired from the department. He was an active member of his community giving much of his time and many of his talents; he truly enjoyed helping others. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, gardening, lawn work, and deer hunting. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and liked puzzles and snowmobile riding. Spending time with his dogs, Lady and Little Lady, was a great joy. Above all, he loved his family.

Jake is survived by his daughter Dona G. Bissey and son David E. Bissey; five grandchildren, Darlene (Jim) Coffin; Jacque (Tom) Holsapple, Jacob Cowger, Brian Keesler and Mariah Wade; four great grandchildren, Mitchell, Jonathan, Sarah and Rachel, and brother, William Lee Bissey.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marilyn J. Bissey on July 8th, 2009, eight brothers and four sisters.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Kohn Funeral Home in Flora, Illinois.

Burial will follow at Zif Cemetery in rural Wayne County. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, February 5, 2016, at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to Clay County Hospice or St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital.

Bissey, Donald Myron 'Jake' (I9135)

5906

Mr. Dyer was born April 7, 1919, in Xenia, the son of George William and Lillie Alice (Seagrave) Dyer.

He married Mary Edminston on June 13, 1937 in Newton. She preceded him in death on March 14,1994.

He was a self-employed oil field welder, a World War II Army veteran, and a member of Xenia Community Church, Flora VFW Post #3999, and Flora Masonic, Lodge #204 AF& AM.

Survivors include one daughter, Sally Carnahan of Kissimmee, Fla.; two grand-daughters, Peggy Lynn George of St. Louis, Mo., and Sally Jean Sidman Johnston and husband John of Danville; four great-grandchildren, Danny, Malinda, Kim and Ronnie; and four great-great-grandchildren, Carley Jean, Christian, Samantha and Abby.

Preceding him in death were his parents, wife, two brothers, Frank and Bob, and four sisters, Amy, Edna, Maude and Lilly Mae.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at Frank and Bright Funeral Home in Flora, with Pastor Bruce Horsley officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Clay County Cancer Fund.

Dyer, George J. 'Bud' Jr. (I43626)

5907

Mr. Eastin was a retired farmer, and had worked at Cardascio, Hosselton-Bookhout-Engelmeier & Summers-Kistler Funeral Homes in Flora, Clay City and Noble. He also drove a school bus for the Clay County School District. He was a U. S. Army WWII Veteran, and was actively involved with horse racing.

Eastin, Leo Leon (I9207)

5908

Mr. Eastin was born June 23, 1934 in Bible Grove, Illinois to William Hamilton Eastin and Sarah Irene DeBusk Eastin.

He married Lois A. Wheeler on September 29, 1953 in Shawnee Town Illinois. They had met during a ballgame on the third base "Cowpatty" when he was 13 and she was 11.

To this union was born three children. Mr. Eastin spent most of his life working in the oil fields in Oklahoma, Illinois, Ohio, Arkansas and Texas. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars as well as the American Legion. He is survived by his wife and children, 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, a sister, a brother, and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Eastin was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and five brothers. Mr. Eastin will be remembered to many by his strong persevering spirit. His battle was long and hard but he never wavered until he knew his work here was done.

Eastin, Joseph Dwain (I31800)

5909

Mr. Eldon "Cotton" Tungate, age 85, of Flora, died at 7:51p.m., Thursday, April 4, 2013, at his daughters home in Flora.

Cotton was born January 5, 1928, in Louisville, IL. His parents were the late Raymond & Marie (Tolliver) Tungate, of Louisville, IL.

He attended school in Louisville and graduated from North Clay High School in 1946. On December 31, 1949, he married Caroline Bergen in Louisville, IL.

Cotton was a lifetime member of the Flora Elks Lodge and also a member of the Sons of the American Legion. He was also a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Flora.

In 1981 he retired from Spartan Manufacturing where he was a cost accountant and personnel manager. In later years he enjoyed keeping books for a number of local businesses and also worked at the Flora Country Club.

In 2007, Cotton, a.k.a. "The Blonde Headed Thunderbolt" was inducted into the North Clay Sports Hall of Fame.

Cotton is survived by his wife Caroline of Flora, three children; Randy Tungate and his wife Lynda of Lubbock, TX, Mark Tungate and his wife Sherri of Flora, Nancy Buchanan and her husband Chuck of Flora, six grandchildren; Aaron Tungate and his wife Valisa of Ft. Worth, TX, Adam Tungate and his wife Carrie of Lubbock, TX, Kristen Duke and her husband Cole of Flora, Zach Buchanan and his wife Lauren of Flora, and Allison and Paige Tungate both of Columbia, MO, and nine great grandchildren; Luke, Ben, Vayle, Ally, Branson, & Ella Tungate, Eli & Elise Duke and Genevieve Buchanan. Cotton was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter-in-law Pam Tungate and two brothers, Paul & Gene Tungate.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Faith Lutheran Church in Flora.

Interment will immediately follow at Orchard Hill Cemetery in Louisville, IL.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2013 at Byrd & Kohn Funeral Home in Flora.

Expressions of Sympathy should take the form of donations to Clay County Hospice and may be received at the funeral home.

Tungate, Eldon Deon 'Cotton' (I56034)

5910

Mr. Evans was a retired spray painter for McDonnell Douglas Corp., now Boeing Co., where he had worked for 40 years. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. He also was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945.

Evans, Paul Earnest (I22041)

5911

Mr. Evans was born on June 6, 1918 in Illinois, the son of Nettie Irene and Henry Evans. He married Edith Travis on April 9, 1939 at Clay City Christian Church..

He was a member of Clay City United Methodist Churc

Hubert is survived by his daughter, Sandra K. Brooks and husband, Don of Dixon, KY; son, Ray Evans and wife, Jackie of Clay City; grandchildren, Sherri Buchanan and husband, Jamie of Madisonville, KY, Anthony Evans of Clay City, Tonia Duncan and husband, Greg of Dixon, KY, and Erica Paul and husband, Sam of Salem, IL; ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Evans, Hubert E. (I18156)

5912

Mr. Everett had lived in Olney for several years before moving to his home northwest of Noble in 1915. He was an employee for several years of the old Cincinnati Orchard Co. He had also served the community as the tax assessor for 22 years.

Everett, Walter Samuel 'Sam' (I20936)

5913

Mr. Finn owned and trained racehorses.

Finn, Joseph Charles Jr. (I17151)

5914

Mr. Franklin was an independent oil producer. He was a member of the Baptist Church and the Flora Elks Club.

Franklin, Roy C. (I19904)

5915

Mr. Gardner was a retired farmer in the Claremont area and a member of the Otterbein Church.

GARDNER, Walter S. (I25073)

5916

Mr. Garrett formerly owned Garrett's Shoe Store, worked for the U.S. Postal Service, and was a U.S. Army veteran. His memberships included the First United Methodist Church of Flora, member and Past Quartermaster of Flora VFW Post #3999, member and Past Commander Flora American Legion Post #14, Flora Masonic Lodge #204 AF&AM, Scottish Rite, Ainad Temple, Flora Moose, and Flora Elks.

Garrett, Robert L. 'Bob' (I25115)

5917

Mr. Gerald A. "Jerry" Hilderbrand, 81, of Louisville, Illinois, died at 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at his home.

Jerry was born on July 20, 1932, to Delbert and Beulah Juanita (Lister) Hilderbrand. On December 17, 1953, Jerry married Floretta "Fran" Vail at Trinity Methodist Church in Flora.

Jerry worked at the Flora Shoe Factory and several other local businesses, and he later worked in the feed mill at Effingham Clay FS in Louisville.

Jerry proudly chose to honor his country by serving in the United States Army.

He was a member of Bloom Baptist Church in Flora and the Louisville American Legion Post #914, and past member of the Flora Moose Lodge #1384, Flora Eagles Lodge #2494, and Flora V.F.W Post #3999.

Jerry loved fishing, hunting, and finding mushrooms. He enjoyed listening to the Cardinals games and was the biggest fan of his grandkids' sporting events. Above all, Jerry loved spending time with his family, friends, and two beloved dogs, Buddy and Pretty Girl.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Fran; mother, Juanita Hilderbrand; children, Debbie Goodman and husband Matt, Darel Hilderbrand and wife Misty, Kenny Hilderbrand and wife Barb, Wayne Hilderbrand and wife Tammy, Phil Hilderbrand and wife Wanda; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; a sister, Betty Eastin;and brothers, Ronnie Hilderbrand and Tom Hilderbrand.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Delbert Hilderbrand, son, Frank Lynn Hilderbrand, and brother-in-law, Richard Eastin.

Funeral services will be Saturday, June 14, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at Kohn Funeral Home in Flora, IL.

Visitation will be held Friday, June 13, 2014, from 6 8 p.m. at Kohn Funeral Home.

Interment will follow at Clay City Cemetery in Clay City, IL, with military honors.

Expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to Clay County Animal Rescue and Shelter (CCARS).

Hilderbrand, Gerald A. 'Jerry' (I22596)

5918

Mr. Girton was well known in Olney and often visited here with his late father, Willis Girton, who lived in Olney for several years.

A former deputy sheriff of Lawrence County, Girton was a bus driver for I-V Coaches, Inc. at Vincennes, Ind.

Girton, Rexford Rogers 'Rex' (I40526)

5919

Mr. Groff was a retired mechanic for the City of San Francisco. He was a World War II Army veteran.

Groff, Robert Lee (I1207)

5920

Mr. Gullick was a retired educator who began his career as a teacher and coach in Tower Hill. He then taught English at Mascoutah High School. Moving into school administration, he became the principal of William Holliday Elementary School in the Pontiac-Holliday School District in Fairview Heights. After nine years, he moved to Lovington, where he was the superintendent of the Lovington Unit District 303. Mr. Gullick served as superintendent of schools later for Mt. Olive, Marissa and retired from the Sesser-Valier Unit District. He was dedicated to doing whatever he could to help children learn all they might to become the best they could be.

Mr. Gullick graduated in 1956 from Crete-Monee High School in Crete, earned a B.A. degree in English and History from McKendree College, a M.S. in Education Administration from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and a Specialist Degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Over the years, Mr. Gullick was a member of many professional organizations and served as an officer in most. He was also a member of Kiwanis and earned the designation of distinguished president. Serving as an elected library board member in Lovington, Mt. Olive and Marissa, it gave him great joy because he had always been an avid reader. He was planning to run for another term on the Marissa Area District Library Board this spring. He had served as their president for 15 years. He also served on the Shawnee Library System Board of Directory, which made books and information loans between libraries over most of southern Illinois and often statewide and also served on the board of directors of the Robinett Family Association.

Mr. Gullick was a member of United Methodist Church from his early youth. He served on the official board and on several committees and on the board of trustees. He also enjoyed the fellowship of United Methodist Men. William was a life member of the National Rifle Association and an enthusiastic hunter.

Gullick, William Allen (I19678)

5921

Mr. Hamilton was in the Army and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War. He worked for Kraft Foods in inventory control for 38 years. He enjoyed his dogs, NASCAR, his yard, and was an avid sports fan.

Hamilton, Terrence Lee (I17477)

5922

Mr. Hampton came to Lawrenceville in October 1971 from Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. where he had been employed as a maintenance man at Michigan Technical College. He was a World War II veteran and member of the United Methodist Church.

Hampton, Andrew Cecil (I38735)

5923

Mr. Hanks was a former resident of Charleston, coming here 30 years ago and was employed as an engineer for the Clover Leaf railroad for about seven years. While here he married Miss Rose Quiggins. From here they moved to Indianapolis, where for a number of years he was engaged in railroad work and later became a member of the police department, serving as patrolman and detective. Three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Hanks moved to San Diego.

Hanks, George A. (I36973)

5924

Mr. Hanna served as Noble Postmaster for many years, before re-
tiring at the age of 70 in 1949. He had been active in almost every community matter in West Richland, and served in many
capacities, proving to a hard fighter for what he believed was right, and a good friend for those who needed one.

As a young man he operated the Hanna Cider and Apple Butter Mill in Noble, and later was occupied in a number of businesses, and held a number of offices, including Justice of the Peace.

He was a monument salesman and notary public until failing health last year forced him into inactivity.

HANNA, Webster 'Web' (I19259)

5925

Mr. Harmon a life-long resident of the county and was employed for many years at the International Shoe Company. He had been in ill health for many months.

HARMON, Earl (I40931)

5926

Mr. Harmon was self-employed as a carpenter and was a U.S. Army veteran.

Harmon, William Franklin 'Bill' (I40980)

5927

Mr. Hasler operated a harness store here for over 40 years and had been a resident of Vandalia for 47 years, and one of the most respected citizens.

He was a member of the Odd Fellow's lodge.

Hasler, Christian Robert (I2543)

5928

Mr. HASLER was a member of the local Masonic lodge. He was the son of Peter and Elizabeth (STUCKEY) HASLER, of Taylor Township. For more than a quarter of a century he operated a hardware store in Bloomfield. His wife died in 1932 and since that time he has made his home with Mrs. YORK. Survivors include

HASLER, James H. (I13527)

5929

Mr. HASLER was born, reared, married and reared his own family near the place his parents first settled when they came here from Switzerland, nearly a century ago; he was a careful farmer and lover of good cattle and other farm livestock from which occupation he not only made a living for himself and large family but was able to lay by something for the rainy day day, which comes to all. He was a kind and jovial disposition, which made him many friends.

Hasler, Edward E. 'Ed' (I2182)

5930

Mr. Hasler was reared by Christian parents. He was sprinkled in infancy, and grew to manhood and had never made any confession of Christianity until recently. He saw his mistake of life and made his confession to Christ. He prayed much in his sickness and asked others to pray, and he said he was ready to go home. He suffered much, but died peacefully. Our dear old, father was taken away, how we miss him we never can tell, but with him all is well; for in that home far in the sky, he waits to join us by and by.

Hasler, John Nichols Jr. (I19962)

5931

Mr. HASLER, with his parents, Peter and Elizabeth, four brothers and one sister, came to America in 1845. They located near Scotland, Greene County, Indiana, where he spent all his life, save the last seven years, during which time he resided in Newberry, Ind. Mr. HASLER was very industrious and honorable in all his dealings. During his life he was quite successful and accumulated a very creditable sum, and at the same time held the respect and confidence of all.

Hasler, Jasper (I19068)

5932

Mr. Haun was born in Louisville, the son of Clarence Fitzgerald & Iva Ethel Pierson Haun. He married Margaret Maxine Byers May 4, 1940.

He was a retired accountant for Brooks Chevrolet Garage and owner of Haun's Trailer Sales. Mr. Haun was a graduate of Louisville High School and Lockyear Business College, as well as a member of the Clay County Historical Society and the Clay County Genealogy Society.

Survivors include his wife, two sons: Donald & Norman; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Ricky; one sister, Mavis Byers.

Funeral services were held at the Neal Funeral Home with burial in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville.

Haun, Clarence Edwin (I12015)

5933

Mr. Hayes was a retired farmer. He was a member of Albion American Legion and Olney Moose and Eagles.

Hayes, Conrad W. (I37741)

5934

Mr. Heap was born in Richland County Feb. 25, 1857, and was a farmer for 55 years. He had lived on the same farm in the Birds school vicinity in South Olney township for the past 80 years.

Heap, Isaiah Ruffus (I25472)

5935

Mr. Heath was a retired Section worker for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad and a member of Centeral Christian Church in Sumner.

Heath, John Edward (I38733)

5936

Mr. Heim was a retired mechanic and parts manager from Bryant Chevrolet, and was a partner in Briggs and Heim from 1945-55. He was a member of Casey White Oak Church of God, Round Grove Sportsman's Club, and member and past commander of Casey VFW Post 5762. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in Italy and North Africa.

Heim, Roland M. (I33635)

5937

Mr. Hemrich was a farmer in the North Freedom area before moving to Tucson in 1964.

Hemrich, Raymond Ira (I35969)

5938

Mr. Henderson was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving from 1941 to 1945 in Europe. He worked at Pillsbury Mills and for the state of Illinois.

Henderson, Floyd Eugene (I27003)

5939

Mr. Henderson was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving from 1941 to 1945 in Europe. He worked at Pillsbury Mills and for the state of Illinois.

Henderson, Floyd Eugene (I27003)

5940

Mr. Heninger died Friday (Sept. 19, 1997) at Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee.

Heninger, Harry L. (I14210)

5941

Mr. Heninger was a retired vice- president of Parish Bank and Trust Co. in Momence after working for them for 65 years.

''Harry was a very dependable person,'' said Parish Bank President John Parish who worked with Mr. Heninger since 1949. ''He knew a lot about people and the industry. I really missed him being around.''

Parish said that after Mr. Heninger retired, people used to come around the bank, asking for him and saying they missed him.

''He was kind of a fixture.''

Whereas Parish began his banking career in '49, Mr. Heninger started during the
Depression in 1929. Like most banks in the county, Parish closed in 1931 due to the Depression and reopened a year later.
''There are few people who remembered the Depression and banks failing,'' said Parish.

He said Mr. Heninger's incredible memory was a valuable asset to the bank. ''He could counsel and provide background that no one else could,'' said Parish.
''Plus he had an inclination to do community-oriented things.''

For 65 years, until his retirement in 1994, Mr. Heninger worked six days a week at the bank where he began as a bookkeeper in 1929 and rose to vice presidency in 1959.

An avid Cubs fan, Mr. Heninger started the Momence youth ''knee pants league'' baseball program in 1948 and for more than 25 years was the voice of all football games at Momence High School.

In 1955 he began a 33-year stint as the announcer for the annual Glad Fest parade. He also was active in the organization of the festival and was past president.

In 1988, the Momence Chamber of Commerce named Mr. Heninger its Man of the Year.

He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Momence where he held local, district, and conference offices.

Mr. Heninger also was a 50-year member of the Momence Masonic Lodge.

Heninger, Harry L. (I14210)

5942

Mr. Hunley had been hospitalized in Anna only 2 days before his death.

Hunley, Jesse Sr. (I18995)

5943

Mr. Hunley resided at 118 N. 1st st. NW, Clay City. He was a retired mail carrier and a member of the United Methodist Church, Clay City.

Hunley, Jesse Sr. (I18995)

5944

Mr. Hunley was a past president of the Clay City Chamber of Commerce, served three terms as noble grand of Oddfellows, was a member of Venus Rebekah Lodge and honorary member of the CC Fire Department.

For 20 years, Mr. Hunley had delivered city newspapers in the Clay City area, making his routes each day by way of bicycle or foot. He also was custodian at the City Hall.

Hunley, Ralph D. 'Rufus' (I18867)

5945

Mr. J.M. Kidwell performed the wedding ceremony of Adrian and Leona.

Their wedding was announced in the following unidentified newspaper article:

Gray-McDowell
Miss Leona Gray, daughter of Mrs. Mary Gray, and Adrian McDowell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayson McDowell, were married at the home of J.M. Kidwell in Louisville, Friday night. Mr. Kidwell performed single ring ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gray were their attendants. The bride was attired in a gray suit with black accessories. She is employed as manager the the (sic) Clay City 5 & 10. The groom is employed by Roscoe Bates. They are making their home in the Bery (sic) Cockerell cottage.

Family: McDowell, Adrian Eugene / Gray, Elsie Leona (F15)

5946

Mr. James E. VanMatre, 62, of 404 W. South Ave., was dead on arrival at Richland Memorial Hospital Saturday evening.

VanMatre, James Emanuel (I42889)

5947

Mr. Jeff Stanfield, 46, of Louisville, IL, died at 7:46 p.m., Friday, June 7, 2013, at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

Jeff was born November 29, 1966, in Effingham, Illinois. His parents are Richard and Karen (Bailey) Stanfield of Louisville. He attended school in Louisville and graduated from North Clay High School in 1985. On November 18, 1989, he married Angie McGrew in Louisville, IL.

Jeff worked as a General Contractor with his father at Stanfield Construction for many years. He was most recently employed at Hamilton County Construction. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Louisville where he served as a Deacon, helped lead the youth program, drove the bus, as well as assisted with various other church activities. Jeff's faith and commitment to God and his church were one of his greatest strengths.

His hobbies were motocross, being outdoors, tending to his garden and spending time with his wonderful daughters and wife. Most of all, Jeff loved his family.

Jeff is survived by his parents Richard and Karen Stanfield, his wife Angie, three daughters, Shayla Stanfield, Kortney and Mikayla Stanfield, and a foreign exchange daughter Anne Magnusson, two sisters, Michele Lovett, and Lisa Fender, eight nieces and one nephew.

Jeff was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Riley and Joyce Stanfield and maternal grandparents Ervin and Marjorie Bailey.

Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church in Louisville, IL.

The family deeply urges that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to a Scholarship Fund for Jeff's daughters.

Byrd & Kohn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can also be expressed at byrdandkohnfh.com.

STANFIELD, Jeff (I54873)

5948

Mr. Kenneth M. Guyer, age 89 of Minooka, IL passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday March 5, 2020.

Born January 24, 1931 in Annapolis, IL, Kenneth was one of eight children and son to John W. and Fairy (Hagar) Guyer.

The Guyer family resided in Robinson, IL and later in Evansville, IN where Kenneth attended high school prior to entering the United States Army.

Shortly after enlisting, he was engaged to Christine McDowell from Noble, IL and the two were wed on July 25th, 1953 near the Fort Leonard Wood military base in Kansas. Kenneth served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Japan and South Korea where he was responsible for the engineering and building of runways and bridges.

After leaving the military, Kenneth and Christine settled in Minooka, IL where he joined Caterpillar Tractor Inc. At Caterpillar, Kenneth was a part of the Aerospace and Machinists Division and retired with over 30 years of service.

Kenneth was a respected member of the Ambassadors for Christ Church in Morris, IL, and a valued member of his community. He had a passion for collecting antiques, reading, and watching old movies. Later in life, he and Christine traveled often to visit with their family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Christine Guyer, Minooka, IL; daughters, Ms. Linda Guyer, Olney, IL, Ms. Karen Guyer, Olney, IL, a son, David Guyer, Flora, IL, and a daughter, Ms. Theresa Guyer (Curt Hecker), Collinsville, IL; six grandchildren, Jamie Apostolou (Naomi), Los Angeles, CA, Kristen Drake (Kenny), Cisne, IL, Heather Henson, Olney, IL, Fawna Forrest, Olney, IL, Hannah Henson, Olney, IL, Jimmy Guyer, Collinsville, IL; six great-grandchildren, Austin Drake, Jill Drake, Trent Easton, Destiny Henson, Serenity Henson, Alma Apostolou, along with several nephews and cousins in the Crawford County area.

Preceding Kenneth in death were his parents, John and Fairy; brothers, Norman, Lyle, Keith; sisters, Rhea Stewart, Nona Miller, Dora Bobis, Marie Rankin and a grandson, Shawn Christopher Henson in 1989.

The Funeral Service will be Wednesday March 11, 2020 at 10:30 AM at Pulliam Funeral Home, Robinson, IL with Pastor Scott Polk officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday March 10, 2020 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Pulliam Funeral Home, Robinson, IL.

Burial will be in the Bailiff Cemetery, rural West York, IL with military graveside rites provided by combined units of E.M. Coulter Post #69, American Legion, Robinson, IL, VFW Post #4549, Robinson, IL, AMVETS Post #33, Robinson, IL and Reavill Post #132, Flat Rock, IL.

Mr. Guyer served in the US Army-Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Ambassadors for Christ Church, Morris, IL and was employed as a tool and die grinder for Caterpillar Tractor Inc. of Joliet, IL for 32 years. Kenneths hobbies included woodworking in his shop, antique cars, traveling with his wife Christine as well as watching old movies.

Guyer, Kenneth M. (I408)

5949

Mr. Kinnaman is the gentleman that donated the land to Flora for Elmwood Cemetery.

Kinnaman, Samuel (I13672)

5950

Mr. Knakmuhs was a farmer. He attended Calhoun Christian Church.

Knakmuhs, Raymond (I35003)

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