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751	Bennie Vern Decker, 74 of Olney, died at his home at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 10,1992. Mr. Decker was born August 5, 1917 in Wayne County, the son of Asa Lee & Hallie E. (Fleenor) Decker. He married Avis Clements November 9, 1936. Mr. Decker was a retired tool pusher in the oil field. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of American Legion. Mr. Decker is survived by his wife, Avis Decker of Olney; one son, Clyde L. Decker of San Antonio, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. James (Larna) Anderson of Dundas, Mrs. James (Verna Kay) Aldridge of Olney and Mrs. Patrick (Janice) Maloney of Stewartown, Pa; one sister Mrs. Donald (Mildred) Wass of Starkweather, N.D.; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Mr. Decker was preceded in death by his parents and one step-brother, Elvin Merry. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, April, 1992	DECKER, Bennie LeVern (I43575)
752	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Michels, B.R. (I49798)
753	Berlin Pierce was born to Chauncey Pierce, presumably in Gibson County, Indiana, but possible in Worchester area of Massachusetts. He apprenticed as a blacksmith in Princeton during the 1850s. He then went to Visalia, California where he operated a blacksmith shop named "Birley and Pierce". (It is mentioned in a History of Tulare County). After the death of his brother John, Berlin came to Clay County and married his sister-in-law Julia. He helped her raise her children with John. Together they had two sons, Charles Marion (1868 1943) and Henry Burr (1870 1965). He lived at what is now 994 Bunchberry Road, Clay City, IL 62824.	Pierce, Burlin (I24800)
754	Berlin R. Moseley, age 87, a former resident of 1044 W. Main Street, and for the past several months a resident of the United Methodist Village at Lawrenceville, passed away this morning at the Village.	MOSELEY, Berlin Raymond (I46561)
755	Bernadine E. Dasch, 91, of Noble passed away on May 15, 2021 in Olney. Bernadine E. Dasch was born April 24, 1930 in Richland Co., IL to Roscoe and Edna (Fritschle) Scherer. She married Austin Dasch on April 20, 1956. He preceded her in death on February 12, 2019. Bernadine was known for her cooking and was famous for her coconut pies. She brought numerous meals to the fields when the family was out farming. Bernadine was also known to spoil her grandchildren with cookies. No one ever left her house hungry. She was a member of Freedom Baptist Church in Noble. Bernadine E. Dasch is survived by Son, Steve Dasch and wife Ellen of Noble; Son, Bruce Dasch and wife Brenda of Noble; Grandchildren, Kyle (Emily) Dasch, Ryan (Lauren) Dasch, Matthew Dasch, Brittany (Scott) Snyder, Brannon (Randi) Dasch, and Brian Dasch; Great grandchildren, Kale, Joe, Rowan, Olivia, Reese, Bailey, Brody, Braelyn, Clara, Halle, Hayden, Coen, Case, and Emma; brothers, Howard (Lucille) Scherer and Lee (Diane) Scherer sisters, Velma (Paul) VonAlmen and Arlene (Dan) Parr; sister-in-law, Norma Jean Scherer; and several nieces and nephews. Bernadine E. Dasch was preceded in death by her parents, husband; siblings, Junior (Hazel) Scherer and Eugene Scherer. Interment will take place at Freedom Cemetery.	Scherer, Bernadine E. (I38924)
756	Bernard "Bo" S. Esser, 89, Washington, passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. Bernard was born to the late Bernard H. Esser and wife Amelia May 9, 1923, at their home in Washington. He grew up in Washington, graduating from St. Francis Borgia in 1941. After high school, Bernard attended the St. Louis College of Pharmacy. He continued his education with Purdue, and then Columbia University in New York, where he graduated as an ensign in the U.S. Navy. During World War II Bernard served in the Pacific Theater, after coming back home he met his future wife, Sadie Crackel, who was an Army nurse. They married June 26, 1947, at St. Francis Borgia Church, Washington. Bernard worked as a pharmacist at Schroeder Drugs from 1947 until 1990. He also was active with the East Central College Foundation for 20 years, and was a member of the VFW, American Legion and Elks. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Glen A. Esser; one granddaughter, Stacey Copeland; one brother, Tony Esser; and two sisters, Laurabelle Penney and Mary Beth Klemm. Bernard is survived by his wife, Sadie M. Esser; three daughters, Janice Esser, Springfield, Judy Copeland and husband Terry, Union, and Jane Montgomery and husband Marty, St. Louis; five grandchildren, Rebecca Copeland, Laura Bockhorst, and Andrew, Marcus and Tara Montgomery; five great- grandchildren, Tyler, Kirsten, Connor, Carter and Aiden; other relatives and many friends. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1014 Madison Ave., Washington, MO 63090 Monday, Dec. 24, at 10 a.m. Visitation was Sunday, Dec. 23, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, 1206 Jefferson St., Washington. Memorial donations to the East Central College Glen Esser Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 387, Union, MO 63084 are preferred. The family was served by Miller Funeral Home, Washington. Published in www.emissourian.com/ on Dec. 26, 2012	Esser, Bernard S. 'Bo' (I21479)
757	Bernard Bateman, 69, of Bible Grove, Clay County and supervisor of Bible Grove township, died Sunday at the Richland Memorial Hospital.	Bateman, L. Benard (I42089)
758	Bernard was a teacher, a coach, and the County Superintendent of Schools for a period of more than 35 years. During that period of time he farmed, did construction work and oil field work, and adjusted crops for Country Mutual Insurance. For the next 35 years, he worked for Country Mutual Insurance. He was active in the IEA and NEA, the Ruritan Club, the Gideons, and the Masons. He was devoted to the church and attended the Congregational Christian Church where he was a teacher, a superintendent, and a deacon. He was devoted to his beloved wife Anna, who was a florist at the Olney Greenhouses, and to his children Koneta and Lanie, and their families.	Eagleton, Bernard Earl (I19273)
759	Berneta Emma (Lutz) Weiler, age 90, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Friday morning, December 7, 2018, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. She was born March 25, 1928, in rural Clay County, the daughter of Elza and Grace (Brown) Lutz. She was united in marriage to William "Bill" E. Weiler on December 7, 1946, and they shared 64 years of marriage prior to his death September 28, 2011. Berneta was employed in the Clay City Grade School cafeteria for over 20 years. She was a member of Clay City United Methodist Church. A devoted wife, mother, and adoring grandmother, she lovingly put her family first and will always be remembered for her delicious home cooked meals and the enjoyment and pride she took in caring for her garden and flower beds. Berneta is survived by three sons: Alan (Doris) Weiler of Maiden, NC, Chris Weiler of Clay City, and Mark (Joyce) Weiler of Clay City; daughter-in-law: Ruth Ann Weiler of Clay City; grandchildren: Shari Weiler (Kevin) Ezell, Chad (Jessie) Weiler, Angela (Dusty) Noden, Amanda (Dave) Wilson, Layton Weiler, Jesteen (Jonathon) Billingsley, Joe (Rachel) Bruner, and Sarah Weiler; great-grandchildren: Kathryn, Alexandra, Kira, Chase, Elliott, Noelle, Norah, Zaiden, Azaira, Reagan, Ava, Rylan, Kamden, Knox, and Lilian; two sisters: Dorothea (the late Charles) Pringle of Clay City, and Lorene (Frank) Mayden of Godfrey; as well as a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son: Doug Weiler; a granddaughter: Andrea Weiler; and three sisters: Wilma (Alfred) Lybarger, Ninetta (Gerald) Wilson, and Evelyn Lutz. A funeral ceremony will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. A private burial will take place at Clay City Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 until 7 p.m. Monday evening and 1 until 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Gift of Hope.	Lutz, Berneta Emma (I22931)
760	Bernetta was a member of Clay City Christian Church. She had a love for her church, having been a choir member, helping with funeral meals, and assisting in church activities. Bernetta took pleasure in being outdoors, working in her garden, crrocheting, attending stained glass classes, and watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball. She and her husband Wayne enjoyed camping and traveling. They would often attend local stock car races together. She was a member of the Rebecca's Lodge for many years, the Clay City Garden Club, and the Goodtime Red Hat Breakfast Group. She was a cook for the Clay City Unit Ten schools. Bernetta loved spending time with her family and especially enjoyed the holidays.	Watson, Bernetta (I20191)
761	Bernette P. Weidner, 85, of Louisville, died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, August 11, 2007, at Flora Health Care Center in Flora. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Dillman Cemetery in Sailor Springs. Mrs. Weidner was born August 12, 1921, in Gary, Ind., the daughter of Howard Matthew Phillips and Anna Martha (Banker) Phillips. She married George L. Weidner on December 30, 1944, in Flora. He preceded her in death on December 23, 2002. She was a retired second-grade teacher in North Clay, where she taught for 35 years. She was a member of Louisville Baptist Church. She was also a member of Illinois Retired Teachers Association, Clay City Eastern Star, Sailor Springs American Legion Auxiliary and Clay City American Legion Auxiliary. She was a lifetime member of Sailor Springs Historical Society. She enjoyed farm life, gardening, cooking, housekeeping, bird watching, animals, children and her family. Mrs. Weidner is survived by sons, Nelson Weidner and his wife, Nancy, of Louisville, and Neil Weidner and his wife, Shannon, of Louisville; daughter, Rita Weidner, of Louisville, Marsha Blair, of Flora, and Cathi Bailey and her husband, Rick, of Louisville; grandchildren, Mandy Turner and her husband, Chad, Matt Weidner and Aubrey Harper, Christine Wiley, Hope Blair, Gabe Blair, and Colton, Dylan and Lexi Bailey; and great-grandchildren, Stormie, Bo, Jada, Dalton, McKenzie and Briar. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and grandson, Donald. Memorials may be made to the Gillion Baret Association.	PHILLIPS, Bernette P. (I35983)
762	Bernice "Randi" Wells Pflaum of Noble passed away February 27, 2015 at Burgin Manor, Olney, IL Randi was born February 5, 1933 in Richland Co. Illinois to Theodore R. Wells and Helen (Williams) Randy retired from Kex in Olney. She enjoyed dancing, cooking, and tending to her garden. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She married John C. Pflaum on Oct 20, 1972 he preceded her in death on Sep 07, 2008 Randi is survived by Daughters, Virginia Ashley, and her husband Roger of Mulberry, KS., and Lois "Dink" Wyatt of Mulberry, KS., Step-Son, Johnny Pflaum, and his wife Angie of Olney, Step-Daughters, Randy Bourne, and her husband Darrell of Huntsville, AL., Susie Triplett, and her husband Bret of Washington, MO., Grandchildren, Adam Neff, James Wyatt, Courtney Wyatt, Allen Hemrich, Jennifer Hemrich-Bates, Audra Brown, Johnathan Pflaum, Eric Bourne, Lori Abbott, and Nikki Niese and many Great Grandchildren She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, son Reuben Theodore Harmon, and son-in-law Archie Wyatt	Wells, Bernice 'Randi' (I10374)
763	Bernice died at the Clay County Hospital. She was cremated.	Yauch, Bernice M. (I237)
764	Bernice Dorothy Carter, 96, of Grayville, died Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Meadowood Nursing Home in Grayville. She was born December 9, 1916, in Crowell, Tx., the daughter of Robert Rufus "R.R." and Hattie Moss (Wade) Rochell. She was married to Alfred E. Carter and he preceded her in death in the year 2000. She was a member of the Crossville Missionary Baptist Church, a farm wife and homemaker. Her family was of utmost importance to her. Survivors include sons Herman (Pat) Carter of Newaygo, Mich., and Charles "Alfred C." (Billie) Carter of Holly Springs, Ms.; daughter-in-law Royce Jennings Carter of Kit Carson, Colo.; daughters Mary J. Handel of Grayville, Glenda May (Tom) Mitchell of Crossville, and Barbara (James) Cain of Stanton, Mich.; 17 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; son Edmund Carter; and brothers R.D., Clifton and David Carter. Visitation and funeral are Monday, January 28, 2013, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Crossville. Visitation is at noon and the funeral is at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Stokes Cemetery.	ROCHELL, Bernice Dorothy (I55087)
765	Bernice had worked for Sparton Manufacturing and later retired from North American Lighting, and will be remembered for how much she enjoyed spending time with her co-workers. She and Hershell tended to an apple orchard on their property and sold apples for many years. She took special pride in caring for her yard and orchard, and spent as much of her time outside as she could. For over 65 years, Bernice was a faithful member of New Hope Pentecostal Church, and in the past had volunteered as part of the Clay County Hospital Auxiliary and as an election judge.	Strange, Bernice Evelyn (I10584)
766	Bernice Sunday, 91, of Clay City, died at 5:40 a.m. Monday, March 31, 2003, at Clay County Hospital in Flora. There will be no visitation. Graveside will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Clay City Cemetery with Doyle Williams officiating. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Sunday was born on April 21, 1911, in Clay City, the daughter of Loren James and Myrtle (Harrison) Wiltsey. She married Oris Sunday on July 3, 1932, in Clay City. He preceded her in death in 1980. She was owner-operator of Sunday's Ice Cream Parlor in Clay City from 1950 to 1972. She was a member of Clay City United Methodist Church and Clay City Garden Club. Mrs. Sunday is survived by a son, Loren Sunday and his wife, Mary, of Henderson, Ky.; three daughters, Linda Yeates and her husband, Mark, of Sarasota, Fla., Lois Gidcumb and her husband, John, of San Antonio, Texas, and Anita Lake and her husband, Calvin, of Clay City; and 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one brother, Harold Wiltsey.	Wiltsey, Bernice M. (I19584)
767	Bernice W. Hardig McDowell, 70, 532 W. South, Olney, died Sunday at 4:40 a.m. in Richland Memorial Hospital. Services will be in St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Fathers Gary Behrman and Bill Rowe presiding. Visitation will be in Summers Funeral Home. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be in West Cemetery in Wayne County. Mrs. McDowell was born July I, 1912, in Richland County, the daughter of Sam and Alice (Tracy) Phillips. She married Charles Daniel Hardig and he died in 1962. She then married Cloyd McDowell Jan. 26, 1981 in Olney and he survives. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Other survivors include three sons, Marion Hardig, Cedar Lake, Ind.; Donald Hardig, Vincennes, Ind.; Richard Hardig, Steger; five daughters, Mrs. William (Rosanna) Wyatt, Olney; Mrs. Walter (Thrisella) Hornung, Germany; Mrs. William (Geraldine) Read, West Salem; Mrs. Wilbur (Mary) Brault, and Mrs. Robert (Loretta) Duncan, both of Olney; a step-son, Robert McDowell, Olney; a step-daughter, Mrs. Imogene Kauble, Fairfield; two brothers, Richard Phillips, Robinson; and Kenneth Phillips, St. Francisville; three sisters, Juanita Cotton, and Geneva Rosenberry, both of Bridgeport; and Catherine Weller, Cedar Lake; 31 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband; a grandchild; and a sister. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Mar, 1983.	Phillips, Bernice Wanda (I55529)
768	Berniece Pearce, 83, of Flora, IL died at 10:05 PM Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Flora Gardens in Flora, IL. She was born on July 1, 1925 in Hartford, TN to Bruce and Rosa (Ball) Smith. She married Edwin Pearce on October 22, 1950 in Vineland, NJ, he survives. Berniece was a homemaker, as well as, owner and operator of the Country Kitchen in Flora, for several years. She was an avid bowler, she was one of the founding members of the Flora Womens Bowling League and a member of 3 leagues. Berniece also held several offices including past President of the VFW Ladies Auxillary, and was a member of Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband Edwin Pearce; children: Walterene Pearce; Judy (Larry) Griffith; Chuck (Martha) Pearce; Phil (Janet) Pearce; Shirley (Mike) Bily; daughter-in-law: Becky Pearce; one brother: Julius Smith; one sister: Ressie Morris; 23 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son: Raymond Pearce, and two brothers: Joe & Headman Smith. Services were held May 31, 2009, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with burial in Kneff Cemetery at Flora. Visitation will be 6-8 PM, Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Clay County Hospice and may be received at the funeral home.	SMITH, Berniece (I32965)
769	Bernita Fae Cross December 11, 1944 - November 8, 2020 Bernita Fae Tootie Cross, 75 of Herrin, passed away at 11:31 a.m., Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Harrisburg Medical Center. Tootie was born December 11, 1944 in Herrin to Elmer and Edna (Williams) Harvel. Tootie was retired having been employed by Cabot Industries in Tuscola for many years. She attended the Ferges Free Methodist Church before her health began to fail. She was a 1962 graduate of Herrin High School. She enjoyed playing cards and watching her soaps on the television. Tootie is survived by two daughters, Michelle Statler of Carterville and Tonya (David) Frick of Johnston City; one son, Sean Cross of Fox Lake; four grandchildren, Talyn and Dalton Frick of Johnston City, Chelsea David of Carterville and Dustin David of Fox Lake; two sisters, Helen Jenkins of Marion and Sue (Jerry) Ranchino of Johnston City. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Tootie was preceded in death by her parents; seven brothers, Joe, Carl, Les, Raymond, Bob, Dale and Bill Harvel; two sisters, Waldine Hattie Rice and Virginia Harvel-Waldron. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Pyle Funeral Home in Johnston City with Pastor Jimmy Russell officiating. Interment will follow in Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Pyle Funeral Home in Johnston City is entrusted with the arrangements.	Harvel, Bernita Fay 'Tootie' (I9856)
770	Bert Allen Fulk age 28, died 6 Sep 1924 in Claremont, Richland Co. IL	Fulk, Bert Allen (I41112)
771	Bert Fulk was a Switchboard Manager	Fulk, Bert Allen (I41112)
772	Bert Michels, 72, Olney died Friday morning, January 11, 1980 at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital, Lawrenceville. He had recently been a resident of United Methodist Village, Lawrenceville.	Michels, William 'Bert' (I2026)
773	Berta Mae "Bertie" Bauman, 82, of Olney, died at 11:40 a.m. Friday, November 28, 2008, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Monday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney. Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Rev. Jeremy Henson officiating. Burial will be in Haven Hill Cemetery in Olney. Mrs. Bauman was born March 18, 1926, in Richland County, the daughter of Fred and Elise (Fiscus) Travers. She married Bill Bauman on June 9, 1945, and he survives. She was a homemaker and member of Immanuel United Methodist Church in Olney. She is survived by her husband, Bill Bauman, of Olney; son, Mike Bauman and his wife, Barbara, of Olney; daughter, Susie Mayberry and her husband, Rick, of Olney; son, Tom Bauman, and his wife, Marilyn, of Olney; daughter, Patti Harmon, and her husband, Rick, of Olney; brother, Bob Travers, of Olney; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, William Frederick Bauman Jr.; and sisters, Betty Wachtel and Pauline Rohr. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association.	TRAVERS, Berta Mae (I54758)
774	Bertha E. "Berti" Burt, age 92, of Clay City, IL passed away at her home in the presence of her husband and children on January 26, 2013. Berti was born on June 9, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Harry and Frieda (Siepermann) Wiedenroth. She married Herbert F. Burt, who survives, on August 20, 1948 in Chippewa Lake, OH. Also surviving are her children: Pat Burt, Debbie Leininger, and David Burt; five grandchildren: Mike Leininger, Jon Leininger, Julie Leininger Johnson, Jennifer Burt Ellis, Lindsey Burt Podjasek; three great-grandchildren: Jonah and Jillian Ellis, Tyler Podjasek; and a brother, Stanley Kohler. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Harry Kohler. Berti served in the Women's Army Corp (W.A.C.) during World War II, was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War and a member of the First Baptist Church of Clay City. She was a dedicated and loving wife and mother, Sunday School and Bible School Teacher, as well as Kids' Church "Grandma", Brownie Troop Leader, 4-H Club Leader, school volunteer, active member of the Clay County Republican Women's Club, Eagle Forum, 700 Club and other Christian and conservative organizations. She was definitely a Proverbs 31 Woman. . ."Her children rose up and called her blessed." Private funeral services for Bertha "Berti" Burt were held with interment in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that in memory of Berti Burt, a memorial has been established for the Baptist Children's Home and Family Services. Arrangements were handled by the Frank and Bright Funeral Home in Flora.	WIEDENROTH, Bertha E. 'Berti' (I27542)
775	Bertha Eagleson, fomer Lawrenceville resident died in a Martinsville,Ind hospital Tuesday night.	Hampton, Bertha Adaline (I5911)
776	Bertha L. Gray, 92, of Flora, IL died February 5, 2005, at Clay County Hospital in Flora. Mrs. Gray was born December 20, 1912, in Sailor Springs, the daughter of Francis Marion and Caddie Clara Rinnert Levitt. She married Paul Gray in 1931 and he preceded her in death in 1973. She was employed at Flora International Shoe Company, and was a lifetime member of Flora Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include a son, Mike Gray; a brother, Ronald Levitt; three sisters, Genelle Green, Florence Harper, and Virginia Jahkne; five grandchildren; seveen great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, five brothers, and three sisters. Funeral services were held at Frank and Bright Funeral Home with burial in Clay City Cemetery. (Published Hometown Journal)	Levitt, Bertha L. (I15712)
777	Bertha Mae Maglone, 81, of Olney, died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 1996 at Richland Memorial Hospital. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, with Rev. Kendall Bopp officiating. Burial will be in the Smith Cemetery in Clay City. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today. Maglone was born April 14, 1914 in Clay County, the daughter of Gilbert and Elsie (Tolliver) Straley. She married William L. Maglone Sept. 21, 1941 in St. Charles, Mo. He preceded her in death July 18,1969. She was a homemaker and a member of Christian Church of Olney. She is survived by a son, Lloyd Dale Maglone, and his wife, Doreen, of Seneca; a daughter, Alberta Wells and her husband, Glen, of Olney; a brother, Gleason Straley, of French Lick, Ind.; a sister, Helen Maglone, of Springfield; three grand-children, Perry, Dawn and Tony; and two great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Nathan. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Olney Daily Mail (IL) Feb. 8, 1996	Straley, Bertha Mae (I5816)
778	Bertha May Thompson, age 84, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Clay County Hospital in Flora. Bertha was born September 19, 1930 in Rochester, New York to Carlin and Alice (Chadwick) Smith. She married Irving LeFever and he preceded her in death. She later married Sam Thompson on April 9, 1955 in San Diego, California. He preceded her in death on June 23, 2001. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Salem. Bertha loved unconditionally, devoting herself to home life and caring for her family. She shared laughter with everyone making others feel good. Bertha is survived by her daughter: Helen (Ken) Markham; two sons: Ted (Deb) Thompson and Rob (Vicki) Thompson; sister: Margaret Butts; daughter-in-law: Carol LeFever; two sisters-in-law: Imogene Cox and Marjorie Thompson; special friend: Linda Daugherty; along with 18 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, a daughter: Karen Hunt, a son: David LeFever, three sisters, and four grandchildren. A funeral service for Bertha Thompson will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will be in Rusk Cemetery. The family has requested that memorial donations be made to Heritage Woods Activity Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home.	Smith, Bertha May (I34016)
779	Bertha O. Harmon, 86, formerly of 320 S. Adams St., Olney, died Tuesday at 12:30 a.m. in Richland Memorial Hospital.	Goodwin, Bertha Olive (I40949)
780	Beryl Dean Wilkins, son of Truman and Berniece Wilkins, was born April 28, 1928; departed this life September 5, 1929, aged 1 year, 4 months and 8 days. Little Beryl was an unusually bright and cheerful child and his loving disposition and childish smile and sweet baby acts, endeared him to all who knew him. His brief illness and early death reminds us that he was but a bud that was planted on earth to blossom in Heaven. Source: Pictures and Biographical Sketches of the Business Men of Clay City, Illinois 1930 Obituaries by the Clay County Advocate Press.	WILKINS, Beryl Dean (I53333)
781	Beryl was a selfless, loving Christian woman. She was a quiet person, strong in her faith and confident in where she would be after death. She has left a beautiful legacy her family will cherish and hope to follow. She always looked out for others, putting herself last. Her family was the joy in her life as she was in theirs. In her early years, she worked as a waitress and in several factory jobs. Later, she worked as a nurse's aide and then retired from Kalkaska Memorial Hospital in 2007. She loved the game of golf, playing daily most summers and participating in two leagues. She loved to walk and did so with special friends from her church. Being the giving person she was, Beryl donated her body for scientific research.	Mitchel, Beryl Ione (I35673)
782	Beryle Pittman, 70, Olney, IL, died Wednesday, February 7, 1990, in Gulf Coast Hospital, Panama City, FL. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Zirkle Funeral Chapel, Olney, with pastor Bob Logan officiating. Burial will be in Crest Haven Memorial Park with full military graveside rites. Mr. Pittman was born September 19, 1919 at Rinard, the son of Oscar and Mary (Simmons) Pittman. He married Myra Hanes on October 10, 1948 in Henderson, KY and she survives. He retired after 30 years as a postal clerk in Olney and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Olney. He was also a member of Richland American Legion Post No. 30, Olney Elks Lodge No. 926 BPOE. He was a 4 1/2 year Army veteran, having served at Guadalcanal. Surviving in addition to his wife, Myra, are one son Robert Pittman, Fairfield, Ohio; one sister, Freida Mae Miller, Arcadia, FL; a sister-in-law Carrie Pittman, St. Petersburg, FL; two brothers-in-law, Vernon Hanes, Flora and Kenneth Hanes, Olney; two grandsons, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Betty Anderson, two brothers, Paul Maynard Pittman and Leo Pittman and five grandchildren.	Pittman, Beryle S. (I42868)
783	Bessie Akins, 94 , 409 W. Cherry, Olney, died Monday at 2 p.m. in Burgin Manor I. Services will be in the Summers Funeral Home. Burial will be in Haven Hill Cemetery.	Chaney, Bessie Florence (I25487)
784	Bessie died in her home.	Wilder, Bessie Edna (I10216)
785	Bessie is listed in the 1900 census for Noble, Richland County, Illinois living with her parents. Her surname is listed as "Taylor". She is listed in the 1910 census for Noble, Richland County, Illinois, living with her grandparents, William H. & Mary A. Taylor. Her surname in the 1910 census is "Abbott". Was she adopted by George and given the ABBOTT surname?	Abbott, Bessie Anna (I358)
786	Bessie Jane Knowles, 98, of Flora, died Monday, January 12, 1998, at the Flora Health Care Center, Flora. Mrs. Knowles was born September 5, 1899, in Clay County, the daughter of Charles and Rose Cisne Ruger. She married John Knowles in 1923, he died in 1964. She was a past country grade school teacher, and a member of Mt. Zion United Brethern Church. Surviving are three son and daughters-in-law, Billy and Irma Knowles of Sailor Springs, Leonard and Doris Knowles of Mt. Carmel, James and Wilma Knowles of Mt. Juliet, TN; a sister, Dorothea Dunigan of Flora; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services were held at Frank and Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Burial was in the Kneff Cemetery, rural Flora. Ron Hostettler officiated the services. (Advocate-Press obituary published January 14, 1998)	Ruger, Besse Jane 'Bessie' (I42186)
787	Bessie Marx, 85, West Salem, died Thursday July 10 at the Olney Care Center.	Clodfelter, Bessie M. (I37898)
788	Bessie worked for J.J. Swartz for 13 years and Federal Kemper Insurance for 10 years before retiring.	PATTERSON, Bessie Joan (I45536)
789	Bessie's obituary shows his middle name as "Lancaster". This is the _only_ mention of the name that I have found. Other sources indicate that his middle initial is "A". Charles died at the Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. Reverend J. C. Kindred conducted the funeral services.	Hasler, Charles A. (I270)
790	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Gidcumb, B. (I54509)
791	Betty (Bemont) McDowell , age 83 of Olney passed away May 16, 2015. She was born to Dennis and Alda (Lomas) Bemont. Betty was a member of the VFW. Betty enjoyed her home on Borah Lake and tending to her flower garden. She loved her family and took pleasure in spending time with her loved ones. She was the owner of the Red Door till her retirement then later she worked at Walmart part time for several years Betty is survived by her daughter, Cathryn Sue "Susie" Allen of FL, son, Michael McDowell and wife Valerie Jean of Olney, daughter, Debra McCleave and husband George of Olney, grandchildren, Todd Allen, Ross Allen, Sgt. Robert Michael McDowell and wife Kristen, Christopher McDowell, Cody McDowell, great grandchild, Lilian Grace McDowell, sister, Virginia Ellison of Olney, sisters-in-law, Kay Bemont and Carolyn Bemont, cousin and best friend, Imogene Billingsley, and numerous nieces and nephews Betty is preceded in death by parents, brothers, Robert Bemont, Joe Bemont, and Neal Bemont, and twin grandsons	Bemont, Betty Wanda (I33931)
792	Betty Alma Willis, 87, of Louisville passed away peacefully at 8:08 AM, Thursday, February 25, 2021 at her home. Betty was born on May 26, 1933, in Louisville the daughter of the late Leland Valentine and Bessie Lucille (Abel) ODell. She married Robert Willis on October 18, 1952, in Xenia and they shared 57 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on June 13, 2010. Mrs. Willis was a homemaker and she loved to make a garden and take care of her plants. She liked to read especially the Laura Ingels Wilder book, and she also loved to shop, and she especially loved to take care of people and loved children, and her pets. Betty is survived by her children; Michael Willis, of Louisville, Mary A. Casolari, of Louisville, Belinda K. (Loren) Kuhring, of Effingham, 6 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. She is also survived by three brothers; Harry ODell, of Flora, Larry (Mary) ODell, of Flora, Tom ODell, of Louisville, two sisters; Nancy Palmer, of Anderson, Indiana, Connie (Max McKinney) Jones, of Louisville. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers; Billy ODell, Donnie ODell, Jimmy L. Cotton ODell, one sister; Brenda Sue Hale. Funeral services honoring the life of Betty will be held at 12 Noon, Monday, March 1, 2021, at the McGriff & Triplett Funeral Home in Louisville with Brent Bailey officiating, burial will follow at the Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville. Visitation will be held on Monday at the funeral home where friends may call from 11 AM to 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association or Clay County Hospice, or Parkinsons Association.	O'Dell, Betty Alma (I56151)
793	Betty and Harold moved to Peoria in 1960. She worked for the Department of Agriculture, Social Security, Dr. Clayton and Great Plains Orthopedics. Betty retired in 2009. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Peoria.	Patterson, Betty Jean (I1246)
794	Betty Anderson, 28, and her three children, Jennifer, Matthew and Katie all died in a fire at their Rt. 2 mobile home Sunday morning Dec. 12, 1982. Joint services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Summers Funeral Home with Rev. Dwight Jones presiding. Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Burial for all four is in Crest Haven Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson was born Jan. 29, 1954, to Byrl and Myra (Hanes) Pittman. They survive. She married Terry Anderson Feb. 24, 1973. He also survives. A brother, Robert Pittman, Cincinnati, also survives. She was preceded in death by stillborn twin boys. From obituary in The Olney Daily Mail.	PITTMAN, Betty B. (I51016)
795	Betty Anderson, 28, and her three children, Jennifer, Matthew and Katie all died in a fire at their Rt. 2 mobile home Sunday morning Dec. 12, 1982. Joint services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Summers Funeral Home with Rev. Dwight Jones presiding. Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Burial for all four is in Crest Haven Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson was born Jan. 29, 1954, to Byrl and Myra (Hanes) Pittman. They survive. She married Terry Anderson Feb. 24, 1973. He also survives. A brother, Robert Pittman, Cincinnati, also survives. She was preceded in death by stillborn twin boys. From obituary in The Olney Daily Mail.	ANDERSON, Jennifer (I51018)
796	Betty Anderson, 28, and her three children, Jennifer, Matthew and Katie all died in a fire at their Rt. 2 mobile home Sunday morning Dec. 12, 1982. Joint services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Summers Funeral Home with Rev. Dwight Jones presiding. Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Burial for all four is in Crest Haven Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson was born Jan. 29, 1954, to Byrl and Myra (Hanes) Pittman. They survive. She married Terry Anderson Feb. 24, 1973. He also survives. A brother, Robert Pittman, Cincinnati, also survives. She was preceded in death by stillborn twin boys. From obituary in The Olney Daily Mail.	ANDERSON, Matthew (I51019)
797	Betty Anderson, 28, and her three children, Jennifer, Matthew and Katie all died in a fire at their Rt. 2 mobile home Sunday morning Dec. 12, 1982. Joint services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Summers Funeral Home with Rev. Dwight Jones presiding. Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Burial for all four is in Crest Haven Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson was born Jan. 29, 1954, to Byrl and Myra (Hanes) Pittman. They survive. She married Terry Anderson Feb. 24, 1973. He also survives. A brother, Robert Pittman, Cincinnati, also survives. She was preceded in death by stillborn twin boys. From obituary in The Olney Daily Mail.	ANDERSON, Katie (I51022)
798	Betty Ann Dulaney, age 80, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Thursday morning, January 11, 2018, at Clay County Hospital in Flora. Betty was born March 27, 1937, in Clay City. She married John A. Dulaney on August 16, 1958, in Olney, and together they shared 59 years of marriage. During her life, Betty worked at several area restaurants including Holland Truck Stop, Billys Café, and others in Olney. She was a loving wife and mother. Betty often babysat her grandchildren, her great-granddaughters being her pride and joy. She and John loved going and listening to bluegrass music, and also attending auctions. Betty is survived by her husband: John Dulaney of Clay City; 2 daughters: Carla Evans (Donnie) and Charlotte Dulaney all of Clay City; a special nephew: Robert Bobby Miller (Lon) of Sarasota, FL; 3 grandchildren: Shane Dulaney of Clay City, Bridgett Shafer (Josh) of Olney, and Joshua Taylor of Noble; 3 great-granddaughters: Baylee Shafer, Jaelynn Taylor, and Maysen Shafer; 1 sister: Florence Mae Schreiter of Mill Valley, CA; along with several other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father: Oran Cab Patridge; her mother: Viola P. (Wilson) Patridge Williamson; 2 brothers: Virgil Raymond Patridge and Oran Patridge, Jr.; and 3 sisters: Virginia Lee Patridge, Mary Donna Miller, and Doris June Jorgenson. Private services will be held with interment in Clay City Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorials are suggested to Clay County Health Department and will be accepted through the funeral home.	Patridge, Betty Ann (I17439)
799	Betty Ann Dulaney, age 80, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Thursday morning, January 11, 2018, at Clay County Hospital in Flora.	Patridge, Betty Ann (I17439)
800	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Gray, B.D. (I535)