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6101	Mrs. Floy M. Adamson, 77, of No 7 Hunley Drive, died suddenly Thursday morning at her home, while preparing the family's Thanksgiving dinner. She was one of this town's most respected citizens, and was a faithful member of the First Methodist Church of Olney.	Shafer, Floy M. (I21140)
6102	Mrs. George (Mae C. Conley) Crouse, 74, of Louisville, died 2:55 a.m. Wednesday in Clay County Hospital, Flora. Funeral services will be in Neal Funeral Home, Louisville where friends may call. Burial will be in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville. Mrs. Crouse was born in Clay County. She married George Crouse. Surviving are her husband; daughters, Mrs. Marie Wattles of Clay City; Mrs. Edith Colclasure of Camden, Ohio; Mrs. Patricia Cooper of Louisville; brother, Royal Conley of Sumner; sister, Mrs. Clara Wilhoyt of Burgettstown, Pa.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Jan, 1975. Contributor: Barbara Bromm (47643809) tgram63@outlook.com	Conley, Ella Mae (I34528)
6103	Mrs. George (Rozetta Ratliff) Collins, 70, of Route 3, died Thursday in the Illini House. Funeral services in the J. J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home. Burial in Graceland Cemetery. Mrs. Collins was born in Montezuma, In., a daughter of Thomas and Elsie Borden Cook. She came to Decatur in 1921. She married Isaac David Ratliff Sept. 3, 1921, in Decatur. He died Aug. 21, 1943. She married George H. Collins Dec. 17, 1944, in Decatur. He died Nov. 19, 1962. Surviving are stepsons Clifford Ratliff, William O. Ratliff and Ray Houston Ratliff; stepdaughter Mrs. Corina Murphy; brother Ernest Cook of Mecca, Ind.; sister Mrs. Oscar (Gertrude) Eaton of Vedersburg, Ind. Decatur, IL, Herald, 1-26-1974	Cook, Rosetta (I52650)
6104	Mrs. Gertie Bullard, 78, wife of Ed Bullard of rural Rinard, died Tuesday in the Clay County hospital in Flora. She had been in declining health.	Shreve, Gertie (I33095)
6105	Mrs. Golda M. Caudle 86, of Johnsonville. died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1985 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She was the mother of Mrs. Bernard (Colleen) Talbert, of Cisne. Funeral services were held at Hosselton's Funeral Home, Cisne, with Elder Oscar Dean and Elder Alva Henson officiating. Burial followed in Harrell Cemetery near Zenith. Mrs. Caudle was born Apr. 10, 1899, in Wayne County the daughter of Ashley and Charity Cisne Vaughn. She was married to the late Bryan Caudle. Mrs. Caudle was a member of the Brush Creek RLDS Church and was a housewife. Among survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Bernard (Colleen) Talbert, of Cisne, one brother, Robert Vaughn, of Anderson, Ind.; 10 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, three sons, two sisters, eight brothers and her parents.	Vaughn, Golda (I54714)
6106	Mrs. Grace B. Zerkel, 78, lifelong resident of Richland County, died Thursday at the Burgin No. One Nursing Home.	Nicholas, Grace B. (I37339)
6107	Mrs. Grace Courtright age 51, wife of Sam Courtright, Rt 4, Olney, passed away early Sunday morning at Richland Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for the past twelve weeks.	Byers, Grace E. (I45325)
6108	Mrs. Grace Hasler, 73, of Route 2, Noble, died at her home at 10 p.m. Wednesday. A native of Jasper County, she was born March 2, 1898, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Badger. She was married to Owen Hasler in 1917. She is survived by her husband, Owen, a son, Harold L. of Peoria and two daughters, Mrs. Alvin (Louretta) Connor of Peoria and Mrs. Robert (LaVerne) Ulm of Noble, three brothers, Frank Badger of Clay City, Donald Badger of Murphysboro and Charles Badger of Forest Ridge Park, Illinois and seven sisters, Mrs. Mildred Kimpling of Noble, Mrs. Ada Linthicum of Gola, Mrs. Mary Ellen Toliver of Cairo, Mrs. Ruby VanBlaricum and Mrs. Shirley Ann Schnell, both of Noble, Mrs. Connie Lou Chappell of Bourbonnais and Mrs. Doris Jean Nease of Arthur. She was a member of the Glenwood Church west of Noble. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Glenwood Church with Rev. Earl Travis in charge. Interment will be in Crest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, east of Olney. Visitation will begin after 5 p.m. in the Noble Chapel of the Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home at Noble and also on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral. Obit from an Olney, IL newspaper	Badger, Grace (I1237)
6109	Mrs. Grace Hasler, 73, of Route 2, Noble, died at her home at 10 p.m. Wednesday.	Badger, Grace (I1237)
6110	Mrs. Grace Inez Colclasure, daughter of John B. and Mary E. Graham, was born June 19, 1888 on a farm in Clay County, southwest of Iola where she spent her entire life. She departed this life, April 29, 1934 at the age of 45 years, 10 months and 10 days. On September 24, 1904 she united with the Primitive Baptist Church of Iola and was a faithful and loyal member. On November 15, 1911, she united in marriage to Guy H. Colclasure. Unto this union five children were born, two sons and three daughters, Pauline Shirley, Helen Genevieve and Inez Verniece, all of the children are at home. She had a sweet and kindly disposition, ever showing consideration for others. She bore her years of suffering patiently and many days before her departure she said, "if I do not get back home, the Lord will take care of me." Just before passing away she expressed her attitude toward death in these words, "I am overjoyed." Her life work was the rearing of her children. The characters her sons and daughters testify to her enabling influence and beauty and greatness of character. She was a loving wife and mother. Her devotion to her home and family endeared her to all. Those of her immediate family left to mourn her departure are her devoted husband, five children, her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Graham of Flora; three brothers, Lanis Graham and Ray Graham, both of Dieterich, Roscoe Graham of Flora, and one sister, Mrs. Dora White of Flora. One sister, Floy preceded her in death. Besides the family she leaves a number of relatives and friends.	Graham, Grace Inez 'Gracie' (I31256)
6111	Mrs. Grace M. Patterson,74, of Noble rt. 2, died this morning at 1:35 a.m. in Sycamore Municipal Hospital. She was born in Noble. Her husband, Cecil Henry Patterson, preceded her in death. Surviving are three sons, Fletcher and Paul, both of Noble, and John of Peoria; six daughters, Mrs. James (Louetta) Waltz of North Aurora, Mrs. Harold (Betty) Gillespey of San Francisco, Calif., Mrs. Ray (Ruby) Collins of Brentwood, Tenn., Mrs. Curtis (Cleo) Morgan of Dekalb, Mrs. Art (Fran) Rodarte of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Gary (Lori) Lackey of Redlands, Calif.; a brother, Everett Scherer of Noble; two sisters, Mrs. Stella Fulk and Mrs. Esther Jones, both of Noble, and nine grandchildren. She was a member of the Glenwood Church. Services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the Noble Chapel of the Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home, with burial in Hanna Cemetery. Taken from an Olney, Illinois area newspaper March 19,	Scherer, Grace M. (I8618)
6112	Mrs. Grimes was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Flora, and also a member of the Clay County Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and past Girl Scout Leader.	Harmon, Edna June (I21682)
6113	Mrs. Gullick graduated from East Richland High School in Olney in 1959. She earned a bachelors degree in English and History from McKendree College in Lebanon, becoming the first person in her family to earn a college degree. Mrs. Gullick was a retired English teacher who began her career as a sixth-grade teacher at Mascoutah Elementary. She then taught English for the remainder of her career at Mascoutah High School, Belleville East High School, Lovington High School, Bunker Hill High School and Marissa High School. She was dedicated to doing whatever she could to help students achieve academic success and reach their greatest potential. Mrs. Gullick especially enjoyed teaching senior-level English literature. Mrs. Gullick was a member of the United Methodist Church from her early youth. She was a devout Methodist and enjoyed lively hymns sung with vigor that lifted the spirit.	Haenggi, Barbara Jean (I19671)
6114	Mrs. H. J. Weyl died at 5:15 Sunday afternoon at the family residence, 410 East William street. She was seventy-two years old. She had been in poor health for several months, then last week she was stricken with paralysis, which resulted in her death.	Rothrock, Martha Celesta (I37936)
6115	Mrs. Habegger had been sick for several years with cancer and had been critical for the past several days.	ZINGG, Katherine (I46231)
6116	Mrs. Harmon was retired, she had worked at the Litz Hotel in Olney, and for Kralis Poultry for 13 years. She was a member of the Olney Church of Christ.	HARMON, Roy Lee (I21681)
6117	Mrs. Harris was born on March 5, 1935 in Clay City, Illinois and had been a Borger resident since 1953. Known as "The Bread Lady", she enjoyed making homemade breads and candy for everyone. Jeanna worked for Buttercup House for 15 years and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Senior Citizen Sunshine Club of Fritch.	Monical, Jeanna Mae 'Gina' (I21460)
6118	Mrs. Harry J. Smith of Sumner, a former resident of Albion for many years, passed away at the St. Elizabeth hospital in Danville Tuesday morning. Death came from a heart condition, for which she had been receiving treatment for some time.	Cowling, LaFrieda M. (I37726)
6119	Mrs. Hartley was a retired employee of the Lexington Blue Grass Army Depot. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Winchester.	Stine, Maude L. (I2200)
6120	Mrs. Hazel Franklin Chambers, 76, of 2304 S. 10th St., died Friday at Springfield Community Hospital. She was a member of Methodist Church. Mrs. Chambers was a resident of the Rochester area for many years. Surviving are her husband, Karl; one daughter, Mrs. John G. (Manda) Friend of Springfield; one brother, Ray Franklin of Rinard; one sister, Mrs. Gertrude McCollum of Lawrence, Mich.; one grandson; several nieces and nephews. Date: Saturday, December 23, 1978 Paper: State Journal-Register (Springfield, Illinois) Page: 43	FRANKLIN, Hazel (I40171)
6121	Mrs. Hazel Marie Bower, 60, a resident of 618 West Chestnut Street, passed away early this morning at the home of her son, Glenn E. Bower, of Olney Route 6.	TAYLOR, Hazel Marie (I43175)
6122	Mrs. Heim retired after having been a third-grade school teacher at Monroe School in Casey and was a special education teacher for several years. She taught for more than 40 years in several country schools including Concord, Oak Point and Kimlin schools.	Fox, N. Margaret (I33628)
6123	Mrs. Helen Carder Hoffmeister, 58, of Sarasota, Fla. and formerly of Clay City, died February 19 in her home in Florida. Funeral and burial were held Friday in Florida. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Carder, who published the Clay County Advocate at Clay City for years. She is survived by her husband, Sy, a son, Gordon, and two grandchildren. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Feb, 1974	CARDER, Helen C. (I18829)
6124	Mrs. Hettie Hasler, age 82, the widow of Jasper Hasler, died last Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. B. Howe, at Bridgeport.	Jones, Hester (I291)
6125	Mrs. Hough was a homemaker. She was a member of the Bible Fellowship Church in Olney.	MIDDLETON, Viola E. 'Pud' (I18041)
6126	Mrs. Hunley was a homemaker and a member of the Clay City First Baptist Church, Clay City.	Harrison, Mildred Lorena (I18324)
6127	Mrs. Hunley was an employee of Kankakee State Hospital. She was a member of the Clay City Christian Church. She enjoyed crocheting and gardening.	Wilson, Lucy Elnora (I17878)
6128	Mrs. Ida B. Schnell, 81, lifelong resident of Noble, passed away Monday afternoon at her home in Noble. She had been in failing health for some time, but her death was unexpected.	Dickerson, Ida Belle (I18050)
6129	Mrs. Ida May Wilson, 63, died this morning December 13, 1956, at the family residence in Preston township. She had been in ill health for a long period of time.	Harmon, Ida May (I2450)
6130	Mrs. Irvin was born in Richland County July 1, 1850 (sp) and had lived practically her entire life in this county.	Fulk, Tempa Edith (I23337)
6131	Mrs. Irvin was born in Richland County July 1, 1850 and had lived practically her entire life in this county.	Fulk, Tempa Edith (I23337)
6132	Mrs. Jackson was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church in Olney; Loyal Order of the Moose, Olney Lodge #1372 and Olney Chapter #100, Order of the Eastern Star.	Alvord, Vera Esther (I47771)
6133	Mrs. Jacob Schilt passed away at the family residence February 15, 1909.	Balmer, Anna (I13205)
6134	Mrs. Janie Patterson, widow of Andy G. Patterson, died at her home in Glenwood community last Saturday evening. She was 77, at the time of her death.	Allen, Jane 'Janie' (I18057)
6135	Mrs. Jennie Lee Stine the widow of George W. Stine was born near Canton, Mo., Feb. 28, 1864, passed away at Weatherford, Tex., Aug. 25, 1947, at the age of 83 years, and 6 months.	Decker, Virginia Lee 'Jennie' (I2112)
6136	Mrs. Joe E. Kauble, 59, passed away at her home in Zif township after several weeks illness following a paralytic stroke.	Atteberry, Fannie Vernetta (I22032)
6137	Mrs. John Gray died at her home, west of town last Wednesday morning of paralysis.	Cook, Mary Elizabeth (I33101)
6138	Mrs. Jones had lived in Ligonier, IN until March of 2008 when she moved to LaGrange. While living in Ligonier she was a homemaker, had a home day care service from 1980 - 2007, and was a foster parent. She was also a very active member of the Shiloh Baptist Church in Ligonier.	Hagen, Lillian (I34172)
6139	Mrs. Josephine Luthe, the wife of Frederick O. Luthe, died Saturday at the family home in Olney.	Harmon, Josephine 'Josie' (I23328)
6140	Mrs. June D. Hesler, 66, of Sumner Rt. 2, died Thursday at Richland Memorial Hospital.	Heap, June Daisy (I25481)
6141	Mrs. June L. Nease, 66, of Rt. 1 Claremont, lifelong resident of Richland County, died suddenly Saturday evening, while working in the yard of her country home.	Butler, Lady June L. (I10564)
6142	Mrs. Keortge taught school and was a member of Moravian Church.	Clodfelter, Ruth (I37901)
6143	Mrs. Kidwell was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clay City and worked at Clinton County Title until her retirement in 1996. She enjoyed sewing and quilting, making jewelry and crafts.	Stanford, Ada Fennie (I15796)
6144	Mrs. Kroeger passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2011 at her home in Ivanhoe.	HAYNES, Imogene Lucille (I2153)
6145	Mrs. Laura A. Tucker, 67, died at her home. She had been in ill health one year.	LOGUE, Laura Agnes (I40084)
6146	Mrs. Laura Lee Britton, 71, of rural Cobden, died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, February 18, 2010 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Laura's wishes were to be remembered privately and cremated for later burial with her husband. Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Britton was born August 14, 1938, in Muskegon, Mich., the daughter of Lyman and Yvonne Bates Dial. She married Larry W. Britton on NOvember 2, 1984 in Alexander County. She earned her RN at Cook County School of Nursing and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville. She was retired from a lengthy career in psychiatric nursing from Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center. She was very well liked by everyone who knew her. She had a beautiful smile and a great sense of humor. Mrs. Britton is survived by her husband, Larry W. Britton of rural Cobden; her children, Kurt (Cindy) Pfau of Anna, Eric Pfau and friend, Patty of Anna, Jean Anne Pfau of Cheshire, Ore.; step-children, Andy (Brenda) Britton of Olney; Beth (David) Hopkins of O'Fallon and Phil (Linda) Britton of O'Fallon; grandchildren, Mark, Eric, Laura Rose, and Brandon Pfau; Claude, Jordan and Alex Write, Maeve Write; Charles, Phillip and Nathan Britton; Gus Kirchoff; Johanna and Sam Hopkins; blake and Anne Britton; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Peggy Dial of Twin Lake, Mich. and Stella Dial (David Snelling) of Muskegon, Mich.; step-mother, Capitola Dial of Muskegon, Mich.; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lyman and Yvonne Bates Dial; and a sister, Anna Marie "Dixie" Cranston. Memorials may be made to PAWS. Envelopes will be available at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna or memorials can be mailed to P.O. Bos 633, Anna IL 62906. The Olney Daily Mail, February, 2010	Dial, Laura Lee (I54865)
6147	Mrs. Lena Murie Taylor, 40, of Dundee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otho Bratton, of Johnsonville, died Monday in a Dundee hospital from complications which developed following an operation two years ago. The body was removed to the DeSelms Funeral home in Cisne and Tuesday night it was taken to the home of her parents.	Bratton, Lena Murle (I45894)
6148	Mrs. Lewis had been a hairdresser and a member of Cool Cruisers Car Club, both in Springfield.	Wright, Betty Jane (I15142)
6149	Mrs. Linda DUGAN, 31, of Clay City died at 10:35 p.m. Thursday at Richland Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born Sept. 26, 1943 at Clay City, Mrs. DUGAN was the daughter of Orville Eugene and Alice A. (WEASE) PATTERSON. She married Paul DUGAN Jan. 19, 1961. Surviving are her husband, Paul; four sons, Roger Dale, Raymond Eugene, James Paul and Brian Lee DUGAN, all at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. PATTERSON, Clay City; one sister, Mrs. Galen (Mavis) SCHNELL, Ardmore, Okla. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Noble. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Cardascio Funeral Home, Clay City. The Rev. Philip R. COLBURN will officiate. Burial will be at Greenhill Cemetery, south of Noble.	Patterson, Linda May (I12400)
6150	Mrs. Lou Ella Weaver Leathers, 82, formerly of Johnsonville, died at Fairbury.	Weaver, Lou Ella (I36219)

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6101

Mrs. Floy M. Adamson, 77, of No 7 Hunley Drive, died suddenly Thursday morning at her home, while preparing the family's Thanksgiving dinner. She was one of this town's most respected citizens, and was a faithful member of the First Methodist Church of Olney.

Shafer, Floy M. (I21140)

6102

Mrs. George (Mae C. Conley) Crouse, 74, of Louisville, died 2:55 a.m. Wednesday in Clay County Hospital, Flora.

Funeral services will be in Neal Funeral Home, Louisville where friends may call. Burial will be in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville.

Mrs. Crouse was born in Clay County.

She married George Crouse.

Surviving are her husband; daughters, Mrs. Marie Wattles of Clay City; Mrs. Edith Colclasure of Camden, Ohio; Mrs. Patricia Cooper of Louisville; brother, Royal Conley of Sumner; sister, Mrs. Clara Wilhoyt of Burgettstown, Pa.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Jan, 1975.

Contributor: Barbara Bromm (47643809) tgram63@outlook.com

Conley, Ella Mae (I34528)

6103

Mrs. George (Rozetta Ratliff) Collins, 70, of Route 3, died Thursday in the Illini House. Funeral services in the J. J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home. Burial in Graceland Cemetery.

Mrs. Collins was born in Montezuma, In., a daughter of Thomas and Elsie Borden Cook. She came to Decatur in 1921.

She married Isaac David Ratliff Sept. 3, 1921, in Decatur. He died Aug. 21, 1943. She married George H. Collins Dec. 17, 1944, in Decatur. He died Nov. 19, 1962.

Surviving are stepsons Clifford Ratliff, William O. Ratliff and Ray Houston Ratliff; stepdaughter Mrs. Corina Murphy; brother Ernest Cook of Mecca, Ind.; sister Mrs. Oscar (Gertrude) Eaton of Vedersburg, Ind.

Decatur, IL, Herald, 1-26-1974

Cook, Rosetta (I52650)

6104

Mrs. Gertie Bullard, 78, wife of Ed Bullard of rural Rinard, died Tuesday in the Clay County hospital in Flora.

She had been in declining health.

Shreve, Gertie (I33095)

6105

Mrs. Golda M. Caudle 86, of Johnsonville. died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1985 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

She was the mother of Mrs. Bernard (Colleen) Talbert, of Cisne.

Funeral services were held at Hosselton's Funeral Home, Cisne, with Elder Oscar Dean and Elder Alva Henson officiating. Burial followed in Harrell Cemetery near Zenith.

Mrs. Caudle was born Apr. 10, 1899, in Wayne County the daughter of Ashley and Charity Cisne Vaughn. She was married to the late Bryan Caudle.

Mrs. Caudle was a member of the Brush Creek RLDS Church and was a housewife.

Among survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Bernard (Colleen) Talbert, of Cisne, one brother, Robert Vaughn, of Anderson, Ind.; 10 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, three sons, two sisters, eight brothers and her parents.

Vaughn, Golda (I54714)

6106

Mrs. Grace B. Zerkel, 78, lifelong resident of Richland County, died Thursday at the Burgin No. One Nursing Home.

Nicholas, Grace B. (I37339)

6107

Mrs. Grace Courtright age 51, wife of Sam Courtright, Rt 4, Olney, passed away early Sunday morning at Richland Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for the past twelve weeks.

Byers, Grace E. (I45325)

6108

Mrs. Grace Hasler, 73, of Route 2, Noble, died at her home at 10 p.m. Wednesday.

A native of Jasper County, she was born March 2, 1898, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Badger. She was married to Owen Hasler in 1917.

She is survived by her husband, Owen, a son, Harold L. of Peoria and two daughters, Mrs. Alvin (Louretta) Connor of Peoria and Mrs. Robert (LaVerne) Ulm of Noble, three brothers, Frank Badger of Clay City, Donald Badger of Murphysboro and Charles Badger of Forest Ridge Park, Illinois and seven sisters, Mrs. Mildred Kimpling of Noble, Mrs. Ada Linthicum of Gola, Mrs. Mary Ellen Toliver of Cairo, Mrs. Ruby VanBlaricum and Mrs. Shirley Ann Schnell, both of Noble, Mrs. Connie Lou Chappell of Bourbonnais and Mrs. Doris Jean Nease of Arthur.

She was a member of the Glenwood Church west of Noble.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Glenwood Church with Rev. Earl Travis in charge. Interment will be in Crest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, east of Olney. Visitation will begin after 5 p.m. in the Noble Chapel of the Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home at Noble and also on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral.

Obit from an Olney, IL newspaper

Badger, Grace (I1237)

6109

Mrs. Grace Hasler, 73, of Route 2, Noble, died at her home at 10 p.m. Wednesday.

Badger, Grace (I1237)

6110

Mrs. Grace Inez Colclasure, daughter of John B. and Mary E. Graham, was born June 19, 1888 on a farm in Clay County, southwest of Iola where she spent her entire life. She departed this life, April 29, 1934 at the age of 45 years, 10 months and 10 days.

On September 24, 1904 she united with the Primitive Baptist Church of Iola and was a faithful and loyal member.

On November 15, 1911, she united in marriage to Guy H. Colclasure. Unto this union five children were born, two sons and three daughters, Pauline Shirley, Helen Genevieve and Inez Verniece, all of the children are at home.

She had a sweet and kindly disposition, ever showing consideration for others. She bore her years of suffering patiently and many days before her departure she said, "if I do not get back home, the Lord will take care of me." Just before passing away she expressed her attitude toward death in these words, "I am overjoyed."

Her life work was the rearing of her children. The characters her sons and daughters testify to her enabling influence and beauty and greatness of character. She was a loving wife and mother. Her devotion to her home and family endeared her to all.

Those of her immediate family left to mourn her departure are her devoted husband, five children, her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Graham of Flora; three brothers, Lanis Graham and Ray Graham, both of Dieterich, Roscoe Graham of Flora, and one sister, Mrs. Dora White of Flora. One sister, Floy preceded her in death. Besides the family she leaves a number of relatives and friends.

Graham, Grace Inez 'Gracie' (I31256)

6111

Mrs. Grace M. Patterson,74, of Noble rt. 2, died this morning at 1:35 a.m. in Sycamore Municipal Hospital.

She was born in Noble.

Her husband, Cecil Henry Patterson, preceded her in death.

Surviving are three sons, Fletcher and Paul, both of Noble, and John of Peoria; six daughters, Mrs. James (Louetta) Waltz of North Aurora, Mrs. Harold (Betty) Gillespey of San Francisco, Calif., Mrs. Ray (Ruby) Collins of Brentwood, Tenn., Mrs. Curtis (Cleo) Morgan of Dekalb, Mrs. Art (Fran) Rodarte of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Gary (Lori) Lackey of Redlands, Calif.; a brother, Everett Scherer of Noble; two sisters, Mrs. Stella Fulk and Mrs. Esther Jones, both of Noble, and nine grandchildren.

She was a member of the Glenwood Church.

Services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the Noble Chapel of the Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home, with burial in Hanna Cemetery.

Taken from an Olney, Illinois area newspaper March 19,

Scherer, Grace M. (I8618)

6112

Mrs. Grimes was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Flora, and also a member of the Clay County Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and past Girl Scout Leader.

Harmon, Edna June (I21682)

6113

Mrs. Gullick graduated from East Richland High School in Olney in 1959. She earned a bachelors degree in English and History from McKendree College in Lebanon, becoming the first person in her family to earn a college degree.

Mrs. Gullick was a retired English teacher who began her career as a sixth-grade teacher at Mascoutah Elementary. She then taught English for the remainder of her career at Mascoutah High School, Belleville East High School, Lovington High School, Bunker Hill High School and Marissa High School. She was dedicated to doing whatever she could to help students achieve academic success and reach their greatest potential. Mrs. Gullick especially enjoyed teaching senior-level English literature.

Mrs. Gullick was a member of the United Methodist Church from her early youth. She was a devout Methodist and enjoyed lively hymns sung with vigor that lifted the spirit.

Haenggi, Barbara Jean (I19671)

6114

Mrs. H. J. Weyl died at 5:15 Sunday afternoon at the family residence, 410 East William street. She was seventy-two years old. She had been in poor health for several months, then last week she was stricken with paralysis, which resulted in her death.

Rothrock, Martha Celesta (I37936)

6115

Mrs. Habegger had been sick for several years with cancer and had been critical for the past several days.

ZINGG, Katherine (I46231)

6116

Mrs. Harmon was retired, she had worked at the Litz Hotel in Olney, and for Kralis Poultry for 13 years. She was a member of the Olney Church of Christ.

HARMON, Roy Lee (I21681)

6117

Mrs. Harris was born on March 5, 1935 in Clay City, Illinois and had been a Borger resident since 1953. Known as "The Bread Lady", she enjoyed making homemade breads and candy for everyone. Jeanna worked for Buttercup House for 15 years and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Senior Citizen Sunshine Club of Fritch.

Monical, Jeanna Mae 'Gina' (I21460)

6118

Mrs. Harry J. Smith of Sumner, a former resident of Albion for many years, passed away at the St. Elizabeth hospital in Danville Tuesday morning. Death came from a heart condition, for which she had been receiving treatment for some time.

Cowling, LaFrieda M. (I37726)

6119

Mrs. Hartley was a retired employee of the Lexington Blue Grass Army Depot. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Winchester.

Stine, Maude L. (I2200)

6120

Mrs. Hazel Franklin Chambers, 76, of 2304 S. 10th St., died Friday at Springfield Community Hospital.

She was a member of Methodist Church.

Mrs. Chambers was a resident of the Rochester area for many years.

Surviving are her husband, Karl; one daughter, Mrs. John G. (Manda) Friend of Springfield; one brother, Ray Franklin of Rinard; one sister, Mrs. Gertrude McCollum of Lawrence, Mich.; one grandson; several nieces and nephews.

Date: Saturday, December 23, 1978
Paper: State Journal-Register (Springfield, Illinois)
Page: 43

FRANKLIN, Hazel (I40171)

6121

Mrs. Hazel Marie Bower, 60, a resident of 618 West Chestnut Street, passed away early this morning at the home of her son, Glenn E. Bower, of Olney Route 6.

TAYLOR, Hazel Marie (I43175)

6122

Mrs. Heim retired after having been a third-grade school teacher at Monroe School in Casey and was a special education teacher for several years. She taught for more than 40 years in several country schools including Concord, Oak Point and Kimlin schools.

Fox, N. Margaret (I33628)

6123

Mrs. Helen Carder Hoffmeister, 58, of Sarasota, Fla. and formerly of Clay City, died February 19 in her home in Florida. Funeral and burial were held Friday in Florida.

She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Carder, who published the Clay County Advocate at Clay City for years.

She is survived by her husband, Sy, a son, Gordon, and two grandchildren.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Feb, 1974

CARDER, Helen C. (I18829)

6124

Mrs. Hettie Hasler, age 82, the widow of Jasper Hasler, died last Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. B. Howe, at Bridgeport.

Jones, Hester (I291)

6125

Mrs. Hough was a homemaker. She was a member of the Bible Fellowship Church in Olney.

MIDDLETON, Viola E. 'Pud' (I18041)

6126

Mrs. Hunley was a homemaker and a member of the Clay City First Baptist Church, Clay City.

Harrison, Mildred Lorena (I18324)

6127

Mrs. Hunley was an employee of Kankakee State Hospital. She was a member of the Clay City Christian Church. She enjoyed crocheting and gardening.

Wilson, Lucy Elnora (I17878)

6128

Mrs. Ida B. Schnell, 81, lifelong resident of Noble, passed away Monday afternoon at her home in Noble. She had been in failing health for some time, but her death was unexpected.

Dickerson, Ida Belle (I18050)

6129

Mrs. Ida May Wilson, 63, died this morning December 13, 1956, at the family residence in Preston township.

She had been in ill health for a long period of time.

Harmon, Ida May (I2450)

6130

Mrs. Irvin was born in Richland County July 1, 1850 (sp) and had lived practically her entire life in this county.

Fulk, Tempa Edith (I23337)

6131

Mrs. Irvin was born in Richland County July 1, 1850 and had lived practically her entire life in this county.

Fulk, Tempa Edith (I23337)

6132

Mrs. Jackson was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church in Olney; Loyal Order of the Moose, Olney Lodge #1372 and Olney Chapter #100, Order of the Eastern Star.

Alvord, Vera Esther (I47771)

6133

Mrs. Jacob Schilt passed away at the family residence February 15, 1909.

Balmer, Anna (I13205)

6134

Mrs. Janie Patterson, widow of Andy G. Patterson, died at her home in Glenwood community last Saturday evening. She was 77, at the time of her death.

Allen, Jane 'Janie' (I18057)

6135

Mrs. Jennie Lee Stine the widow of George W. Stine was born near Canton, Mo., Feb. 28, 1864, passed away at Weatherford, Tex., Aug. 25, 1947, at the age of 83 years, and 6 months.

Decker, Virginia Lee 'Jennie' (I2112)

6136

Mrs. Joe E. Kauble, 59, passed away at her home in Zif township after several weeks illness following a paralytic stroke.

Atteberry, Fannie Vernetta (I22032)

6137

Mrs. John Gray died at her home, west of town last Wednesday morning of paralysis.

Cook, Mary Elizabeth (I33101)

6138

Mrs. Jones had lived in Ligonier, IN until March of 2008 when she moved to LaGrange. While living in Ligonier she was a homemaker, had a home day care service from 1980 - 2007, and was a foster parent. She was also a very active member of the Shiloh Baptist Church in Ligonier.

Hagen, Lillian (I34172)

6139

Mrs. Josephine Luthe, the wife of Frederick O. Luthe, died Saturday at the family home in Olney.

Harmon, Josephine 'Josie' (I23328)

6140

Mrs. June D. Hesler, 66, of Sumner Rt. 2, died Thursday at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Heap, June Daisy (I25481)

6141

Mrs. June L. Nease, 66, of Rt. 1 Claremont, lifelong resident of Richland County, died suddenly Saturday evening, while working in the yard of her country home.

Butler, Lady June L. (I10564)

6142

Mrs. Keortge taught school and was a member of Moravian Church.

Clodfelter, Ruth (I37901)

6143

Mrs. Kidwell was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clay City and worked at Clinton County Title until her retirement in 1996. She enjoyed sewing and quilting, making jewelry and crafts.

Stanford, Ada Fennie (I15796)

6144

Mrs. Kroeger passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2011 at her home in Ivanhoe.

HAYNES, Imogene Lucille (I2153)

6145

Mrs. Laura A. Tucker, 67, died at her home. She had been in ill health one year.

LOGUE, Laura Agnes (I40084)

6146

Mrs. Laura Lee Britton, 71, of rural Cobden, died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, February 18, 2010 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Laura's wishes were to be remembered privately and cremated for later burial with her husband. Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Britton was born August 14, 1938, in Muskegon, Mich., the daughter of Lyman and Yvonne Bates Dial. She married Larry W. Britton on NOvember 2, 1984 in Alexander County.

She earned her RN at Cook County School of Nursing and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville. She was retired from a lengthy career in psychiatric nursing from Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center. She was very well liked by everyone who knew her. She had a beautiful smile and a great sense of humor.

Mrs. Britton is survived by her husband, Larry W. Britton of rural Cobden; her children, Kurt (Cindy) Pfau of Anna, Eric Pfau and friend, Patty of Anna, Jean Anne Pfau of Cheshire, Ore.; step-children, Andy (Brenda) Britton of Olney; Beth (David) Hopkins of O'Fallon and Phil (Linda) Britton of O'Fallon; grandchildren, Mark, Eric, Laura Rose, and Brandon Pfau; Claude, Jordan and Alex Write, Maeve Write; Charles, Phillip and Nathan Britton; Gus Kirchoff; Johanna and Sam Hopkins; blake and Anne Britton; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Peggy Dial of Twin Lake, Mich. and Stella Dial (David Snelling) of Muskegon, Mich.; step-mother, Capitola Dial of Muskegon, Mich.; other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lyman and Yvonne Bates Dial; and a sister, Anna Marie "Dixie" Cranston.

Memorials may be made to PAWS. Envelopes will be available at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna or memorials can be mailed to P.O. Bos 633, Anna IL 62906.

The Olney Daily Mail, February, 2010

Dial, Laura Lee (I54865)

6147

Mrs. Lena Murie Taylor, 40, of Dundee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otho Bratton, of Johnsonville, died Monday in a Dundee hospital from complications which developed following an operation two years ago. The body was removed to the DeSelms Funeral home in Cisne and Tuesday night it was taken to the home of her parents.

Bratton, Lena Murle (I45894)

6148

Mrs. Lewis had been a hairdresser and a member of Cool Cruisers Car Club, both in Springfield.

Wright, Betty Jane (I15142)

6149

Mrs. Linda DUGAN, 31, of Clay City died at 10:35 p.m. Thursday at Richland Memorial Hospital following a long illness.

Born Sept. 26, 1943 at Clay City, Mrs. DUGAN was the daughter of Orville Eugene and Alice A. (WEASE) PATTERSON. She married Paul DUGAN Jan. 19, 1961.

Surviving are her husband, Paul; four sons, Roger Dale, Raymond Eugene, James Paul and Brian Lee DUGAN, all at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. PATTERSON, Clay City; one sister, Mrs. Galen (Mavis) SCHNELL, Ardmore, Okla.

She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Noble.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Cardascio Funeral Home, Clay City. The Rev. Philip R. COLBURN will officiate.

Burial will be at Greenhill Cemetery, south of Noble.

Patterson, Linda May (I12400)

6150

Mrs. Lou Ella Weaver Leathers, 82, formerly of Johnsonville, died at Fairbury.

Weaver, Lou Ella (I36219)

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