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8551	Services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 21, in the chapel of Summers-Kistler Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Logan officiating. Burial will be in Crest Haven Cemetery. Full Military Graveside Rites will be performed by the Olney veterans organizations.	Hubble, Robert Glen (I46512)
8552	Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Brayfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan WILLIAMS officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call 10 a.m. Saturday until time of service.	Hammonds, Mennie Marie (I38247)
8553	Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney with Rev. John Records officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Full military rites will be performed by the Olney veterans.	Lame, Herbert Allen 'Herb' (I3490)
8554	Services will be conducted in the Memorial Chapel of Summers Funeral Home for Darrell E. McDowell, 57, 318 S. Morgan, who died Friday morning at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. The Rev. Mike Wilder will officiate. Burial will be at Hanna, northwest of Noble. Born May 5, 1925, near Noble, he was the son of Delbert and Estella Daley McDowell, both of whom preceded him in death. He was married July 3, 1957, at Baltimore, Md., to Helen McLean, who survives. Mr. McDowell was formerly a heavy construction worker and had last been employed at the ClPS power station at Newton. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of the American Legion post here as well as the local Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Olney Lodge No. 140 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. Besides the widow, survivors include two sons, John and Allen McDowell, both of Olney; a daughter, Mrs. Patti Bogetto, Olney; a brother, Robert McDowell, Olney; and a sister, Virginia Kissen, Bridgeport; one grandchild, Leslie Bogetto, Bridgeport; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Frank. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, November 5, 1982.	McDowell, Darrell Eugene (I351)
8555	Services will be held at 4:30 P.M. at the Sylvania Wesleyan Church in Bloomfield with Pastor Dave Taylor and Pastor Bob England officiating. Burial will follow at Flater Cemetery in Bloomfield.	MILLER, Robert Arthur (I4630)
8556	Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Charles Allen officiating. Burial will be in Dillman Cemetery in Sailor Springs. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. tonight (Friday). There will be full military graveside rites.	Lindeman, Ellis Leland (I41061)
8557	Services will be held Sunday at Graceland Cemetery in Albion at 2 p.m., with visitation being held at 1 p.m. There will be full military rites.	Smith, William M. (I37704)
8558	Serving as director and secretary of the Clay City Building and Loan, he was a member of the Clay City Methodist Church, Oddfellows and Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite of Belleville and Ainad Shrine of East St. Louis.	NALE, Raleigh C. (I30905)
8559	Several have asked about funeral arrangements for my dad, my mother died four years ago in Florida and Daddy wanted to bury her on May 30th, their 66th wedding anniversary, but Covid happened and she never was buried. Both my parents have been cremated and Im going to have their service together on May the 30th, their anniversary. I will post the obituary middle May.	WORKMAN, Garlin Dean (I47513)
8560	Sgt. Carter was killed on Luzon, Philippine Islands, in the Bagio battle on Feb. 19, 1945.	Carter, Taylor L. (I38559)
8561	Sgt. Fulk served in the U.S. Army from 1968-1974 during the Vietnam Era Conflict and won the National Defense Service Medal as well as being classified as a sharpshooter and an expert with both the M14 and M16 rifles.	Fulk, Roy Murvin (I8749)
8562	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	?, S. (I2458)
8563	Sharen had a firm and steadfast foundation in Christ and passed this on to her family and friends through her unbounded, unconditional love. She spent her life serving others. She taught toll painting and was an accomplished quilter. Her light and beauty will forever shine in our hearts. She was 58 years old. Sharen loved her family and friends and was always a pleasure to be around, she loved having people around and always sent people away encouraged and better for the time they spent with her. She loved music, and various crafts, she was an amazing artist and painter. Sharen and Pat moved from Illinois to Oregon and began a bit of a pilgrimage of several family members ending up on the West Coast. She was taken far to early by cancer but reunited with her beloved sister Rhonda and her Father Jack with whom she shared a very special bond. We look forward to a happy reunion when we see them again on the other side.	Warren, Sharen Elaine (I36505)
8564	Sharon Ann Lane was born in Zanesville, Ohio, but grew up in North Industry, Stark County, Ohio. She graduated from Canton South High School in June 1961 and entered the Aultman Hospital School of Nursing the following September. After graduating from Aultman in 1965, she worked at the hospital until May, 1967, when she decided to try her hand in the business world. After three quarters at the Canton Business College she quit to join the U.S. Army Nurse Corps Reserve on April 18, 1968. 2LT Lane began training on May 5 at Fort Sam Houston in Texas. On 17 June she reported to Fitzsimons General Hospital in Denver, Colorado. While at Fitzsimons, she was promoted to First Lieutenant. On 24 April 1969 she reported to Travis Air Force Base in California with orders for Vietnam. She arrived at the 312th Evac Hospital at Chu Lai on 29 April and was assigned to the Intensive Care ward for a few days before being assigned to the Vietnamese Ward. She worked 5 days a week (12 hours per day) in this ward and on the sixth day worked in Intensive Care. At 0605, 8 June 1969, the 74th Medical Battalion reported a rocket hit between Wards 4a and 4b of the 312th Evacuation Hospital. The explosion killed two and wounded 27 US and Vietnamese personnel (see the 67th Medical Group log). 1LT Lane was killed by fragmentation wounds. Although seven other American military nurses died while serving in Vietnam, 1LT Lane was the only American servicewoman killed as a direct result of enemy fire throughout the war. A Memorial Service was held at Chu Lai on June 10, 1969, and a Catholic Mass was held June 11, 1969. Services in Canton were held June 14, 1969. 1LT Sharon Ann Lane was buried in Sunset Hills Burial Park, Canton, Ohio. Source: VirtualWall.org ~ Lt. Lane died from shrapnel wounds when the 312th Evac. at Chu Lai was hit by rockets on June 8, 1969. From Canton, OH, she was a month short of her 26th birthday. She was posthumously awarded the the Bronze Star with V device and the Purple Heart. In 1970, the recovery room at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital in Denver, where Lt. Lane had been assigned before going to Viet Nam, was dedicated in her honor. In 1973, Aultman Hospital in Canton, OH, where Lane had attended nursing school, erected a bronze statue of Lane. The names of 110 local servicemen killed in Vietnam are on the base of the statue.	Lane, Sharon Ann (I55003)
8565	Sharon Christine Harper, 65, of Noble, died at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Arrangements are incomplete at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney. Burial will be in Crest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery in rural Claremont. Mrs. Harper was born January 24, 1945, in Scott County, Mo., the daughter of Lysander and Alberta (Gross) Taylor. She married Terry Harper on June 4, 1966. He survives. She retired from Champion Laboratories in Albion in January 2006. Mrs. Harper is survived by her husband, Terry Harper of Noble; son, Steve Harper and his wife, Tracy, of Vincennes, Ind.; daughter, Lori Ampole and her husband, George, of Noble; sister, Freda Payne and her husband, Joe of Joliet; sister, Katy Gum and her husband, Rod, of Rock Away Beach, Ore.; sister, Geraldine Shroyer, of Clay City; sister, Ann Lincoln, of Marble Hill, Mo.; sister, Sandy Kurtz, of Olney; grandchildren, Zachary Harper, Nathaniel Harper, Kaleb Harper, Jacob Jenner, Auston Stuart and Samantha Stuart; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lysander and Alberta Taylor; stepfather, Bill Combs; brother, Charles Lysander Taylor Jr.; and brothers-in-law, Bucky Shroyer and Garry Lincoln.	Taylor, Sharon Christine (I54017)
8566	Sharon was born October 11, 1947, in Clay City, Illinois, 2nd born daughter to parents Monroe and Emma Jean Lawson, who proceeded her in death along with baby brother Lawson. On November 27, 1971, Sharon married Clark Smith in St Louis, Missouri and remained happily wed for over 50 years. Sharon is survived by Clark, their 2 children, son David (Margaret), daughter, Jennifer (Tim), 2 grandchildren Emma and Edwin of son David, sister Judy Partain (Stan) of Lexington, VA, and brother Gary Lawson (Claudia) of Peoria, Illinois. Also surviving are 4 nephews and 2 nieces. After graduating from Clay City Community High School in 1965, Sharon pursued her Nursing degree from Missouri Baptist College of Nursing, graduating in 1969. She worked as a nurse in hospitals across St Louis, MO, Chicago, IL and Richmond, VA. She and Clark relocated to Chapel Hill in 1998 and lived in the Governors Club. She continued her nursing career as Director of Nursing at Carolina Meadows from 2001 until 2014. In 2015, she began work at Right at Home as Director of Nursing and remained there until her retirement in 2021. Sharon was a fun-loving, loyal, affectionate, and affirming woman. She loved her husband, children, and grandchildren, and enjoyed serving people in her community. Her laughter and personality were contagious. Sharon was a beautiful, selfless woman who always put others needs before her own. She treated all of her patients with the utmost care and compassion as if they were her own family. Sharon was an avid University of North Carolina Tar Heels fan and could often be spotted in the stands routing on her favorite teams, especially her beloved men and womens tennis teams. She had numerous friends in the athletic department and Rams Club. She will be greatly missed. A small service will be held at Chapel Hill Cemetery where her ashes will be scattered by immediate family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made in Sharons honor to the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center by visiting the following website:	Lawson, Sharon K. (I20022)
8567	Shaums old burial grounds ,east side of county 3	Nusbaum, Christian (I4983)
8568	Shaums old burial grounds ,east side of county 3	Nusbaum, Abraham (I46694)
8569	Shaums old burial grounds ,east side of county 3	Weiss, Catherine (I46204)
8570	She and her husband came to Grants 25 years ago from Paris, Illinois and were in the restaurant business here.	MUSGROVE, Philena 'Phi' (I23264)
8571	She and her husband lived east of Parkersburg from 1928 until their retirement a few years ago. She and her husband were faithful attendants of the Immanuel United Methodist Church in Olney, for the past six years.	Wolff, Lydia A. (I42905)
8572	She and her husband owned and operated Hower's Grocery in Flora and Jeanine also worked as a beautician in Flora. She later went back to school to become a registered nurse and retired from a career in nursing. She and John enjoyed spending winters in Florida and playing golf. Jeanine took delight in her time spent with her family and will be remembered for spending her life helping others. She was a past member of Grace Nazarene Church in Salem, IL. The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Clay County Cancer Crusaders.	Smith, Jeanine A. (I17488)
8573	She and her husband owned and operated Smitty's Salvage. Mary was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Flora.	Denton, Mary Ellen (I2214)
8574	She and her husband, Roy, lived in Claremont Township for many years, then moved to Sumner, where they lived for seventeen years. They had made their home in Olney for the past three years.	Shafer, Floy M. (I21140)
8575	She and her younger sister, Josephine Harmon, had lived together for many years, in Olney, IL. She found a new home at Burgin Manor, where she spent her last years.	CRITES, Innes Icelene (I25064)
8576	She assisted her husband with the farming operation as well as being a homemaker. She graduated form International Business College. She attended Monroe United Brethren in Christ Church.	NUSSBAUM, Martha R. (I4684)
8577	She attended elementary and high school in Louisville and there developed a lifelong penchant for math. Upon high school graduation, Edna went to work at the Flora Shoe Factory. At age 24, on December 6, 1946, Edna eloped to marry Byron Sefton; on the eve of her marriage, her giggling siblings informed her father, Dave, of the reason for Ednas absence. Edna and Byron raised three children during their twenty-year marriage. When Byron died in 1966, Edna continued to run the family farm alongside her son, Phil. During her long life, Edna found pleasure in many pastimesscratch cooking, eating, reading, puzzling, gardening, watching sports, debating politics, traveling, talking, and babysitting her grandkids. She was first baptized and taught Sunday school at Red Brush Christian Church, later became a long-term member of Bethel Christian Church, andin more recent yearsenjoyed church services at her assisted living facility. A tough cookie, Edna persevered through migraines, high blood pressure, elderly onset leukemia, diverticulitis, arthritis, numerous falls, and the use of the wheelchair she dubbed The Chariot.	Porter, Edna Mae (I48393)
8578	She attended elementary school and middle school in Olney. During her high school years she moved to Viola, Wis., and lived with her sister, Lisa Schnepper, and her family where she attended Kickapoo High School. She graduated in 1994. She graduated from the Academy of Massage Therapy in Phoenix, Ariz., and moved to Crestone, Colo. She moved to Hawaii in January 2010.	Steele, Jaime Lyn (I37550)
8579	She attended school at Calhoun and Olney, Richland County, Illinois.	Lomas, Glenda Kay (I329)
8580	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	McDowell, S.M. (I337)
8581	She attended the Johnson School north of Enterprise, which was located on land donated by her grandfather, George Johnson. On Oct. 5, 1913, she married James S. Gill, a farmer and oilfield employee. He died Nov. 7, 1968. Mrs. Gill was a housewife and homemaker during her marriage. She was the last living member of the Pin Hook Christian Church located north of Enterprise.	JOHNSON, Edna Mae (I45706)
8582	She became a communicant member of the former English Moravian Church March 30, 1890, in which fellowship she continued until the time of her death. In her married life she manifested a helpful and industrious disposition. During the last five years she did not enjoy good health, suffering much from periodic attacks of mental depression, which caused her much anguish and to those nearest to her much anxiety.	Hedrick, Clara May (I38023)
8583	She belonged to the Elm St. Christian Church. She worked 38 years in the edcational field and taught several years in Richland County schools and served as Assistant Superintendent for Richland County.	Sager, Naomi Imogene (I2241)
8584	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Karr, M.E. (I124)
8585	She came o America in the year 1845, and with her parents, five brothers and one sister located in Taylor Township, near Scotland, where she has spent most of her life.	Hasler, Margaret (I6210)
8586	She came to America a number of years ago. She had been a minister for a number of years and was well known at Newton, in Noble and Olney and other portions of the state where she carried on her ministry.	KELLY, Hannah (I42634)
8587	She came to America in 1854, with her mother, Elizabeth VonAlmen, and grandparents, Christian and Elizabeth Abbuhl, on the ship W. Nelson. They left their port in France and arrived in New Orleans, LA. They moved to this area, where she met John Madden.	Von Almen, Elizabeth Frances (I40901)
8588	She came to America in 1894.	Borowski, Emma Augusta (I28517)
8589	She co-owned Pool's in Robinson with her husband, Stan, from 1963-1988. She received her LPN in 1976 and, after working in several nursing facilities, including Cotillion Ridge Nursing Home in Robinson, she retired from Bridgepoint Nursing Home in Vincennes in 2008. After her retirement, she helped many in the area with their rehabilitation as a member of The Golden Girls. She collected dolls and enjoyed traveling, sports, playing piano and spending time with her family. She was a member of Highland Church of Christ.	Clark, Glenda Sue (I1051)
8590	She died as a result of a tragic accident June 6, 1938 in Sailor Springs. Mr. Kesterson had been cultivating in the field when he was summoned by Mrs. Kesterson who needed him at home. When he arrived he tied the team of horses to the garden fence and for some unknown reason the team suddenly broke away from the fence and circled the barn lot. Mrs. Kesterson was standing in front of a parked auto for protection from the runaways when the team, dragging the cultivator, swung it around striking the rear of the car and pulling it up over her. The car struck the victim, she fell with her limbs being forced up between the axle and springs, her body twisted as she suffered what would prove to be fatal injuries.	Pixley, Carrie M. (I21733)
8591	She enjoyed attending the Olney Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evenings and attending Anitioch Christian Church on Sundays. Twila loved to sing, color, play cards, watch movies and spend time with her family.	Devore, Twila Jane (I8785)
8592	She enjoyed her role as the wife of the pastor, working with children, leading Bible studies and planning and organizing special events for the children in her neighborhood. She loved gardening and cooking, especially participating in church dinners and the quilting groups.	Snell, Lenora (I37383)
8593	She enjoyed quilting and crocheting, but most all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren and the family dog.	Gardner, Viola Catherine (I34418)
8594	She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, cooking and golfing.	HOUT, Wynona Faye (I26943)
8595	She entered the Ursuline Convent on June 17, 1931 in Paola, KS.	Kocher, Henrietta 'Sister Mary' (I17608)
8596	She graduated from high school in California. She worked as a dietitian at Carmen Home until it closed. She attended First Assembly of God Church in Carmen. She was an accomplished artist, loved to sew and was very crafty. She worked in wood and oils. She raised chickens and they all had their own names. She was a great cook.	Wanhala, Linda Lee (I28324)
8597	She graduated from Meredith College, Raleigh, N.C. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Sailor Springs Christian Church and later the Clay City Christian Church. She was also a member of the Sailor Springs American Legion Auxiliary, Clay City Garden Club IV and a charter member of the Sailor Springs Historical Foundation.	Batchelor, Erma Frances (I26727)
8598	She graduated from New Harmony, Indiana High School in 1954. Jan received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Indiana University in 1958 and 1963, respectively. While attending Indiana University, Jan met her future husband. She and Ronald K. Bell were married on May 31, 1959. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2009. Jan was, both professionally and personally, a lifelong educator and servant. She began teaching in the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville in 1958. In 1992, she formally retired from her professional career as a teacher, but she continued her service via various volunteer opportunities through her church, the Martinsville First United Methodist Church, of which she was a member for over fifty years. Her pleasures in life were spending time with family and friends.	Hames, Janice Sue (I37999)
8599	She graduated from Noble High School, then after her marriage was a homemaker and assisted her husband in farming. During her lifetime she was involved in Democratic Party politics and active in community service. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Noble.	Michaels, Margaret Eileen 'Peachie' (I1143)
8600	She graduated from North Posey High School in 1979. Her greatest job was raising her children. She was looking forward to the birth of her first grandchild, due in April.	Chaffin, Cynthia D. 'Cindy' (I21502)

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8551

Services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 21, in the chapel of Summers-Kistler Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Logan officiating. Burial will be in Crest Haven Cemetery. Full Military Graveside Rites will be performed by the Olney veterans organizations.

Hubble, Robert Glen (I46512)

8552

Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Brayfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan WILLIAMS officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call 10 a.m. Saturday until time of service.

Hammonds, Mennie Marie (I38247)

8553

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney with Rev. John Records officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Full military rites will be performed by the Olney veterans.

Lame, Herbert Allen 'Herb' (I3490)

8554

Services will be conducted in the Memorial Chapel of Summers Funeral Home for Darrell E. McDowell, 57, 318 S. Morgan, who died Friday morning at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.

The Rev. Mike Wilder will officiate. Burial will be at Hanna, northwest of Noble.

Born May 5, 1925, near Noble, he was the son of Delbert and Estella Daley McDowell, both of whom preceded him in death. He was married July 3, 1957, at Baltimore, Md., to Helen McLean, who survives.

Mr. McDowell was formerly a heavy construction worker and had last been employed at the ClPS power station at Newton.

A veteran of World War II, he was a member of the American Legion post here as well as the local Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Olney Lodge No. 140 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.

Besides the widow, survivors include two sons, John and Allen McDowell, both of Olney; a daughter, Mrs. Patti Bogetto, Olney; a brother, Robert McDowell, Olney; and a sister, Virginia Kissen, Bridgeport; one grandchild, Leslie Bogetto, Bridgeport; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Frank.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, November 5, 1982.

McDowell, Darrell Eugene (I351)

8555

Services will be held at 4:30 P.M. at the Sylvania Wesleyan Church in Bloomfield with Pastor Dave Taylor and Pastor Bob England officiating. Burial will follow at Flater Cemetery in Bloomfield.

MILLER, Robert Arthur (I4630)

8556

Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Charles Allen officiating. Burial will be in Dillman Cemetery in Sailor Springs. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. tonight (Friday). There will be full military graveside rites.

Lindeman, Ellis Leland (I41061)

8557

Services will be held Sunday at Graceland Cemetery in Albion at 2 p.m., with visitation being held at 1 p.m. There will be full military rites.

Smith, William M. (I37704)

8558

Serving as director and secretary of the Clay City Building and Loan, he was a member of the Clay City Methodist Church, Oddfellows and Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite of Belleville and Ainad Shrine of East St. Louis.

NALE, Raleigh C. (I30905)

8559

Several have asked about funeral arrangements for my dad, my mother died four years ago in Florida and Daddy wanted to bury her on May 30th, their 66th wedding anniversary, but Covid happened and she never was buried. Both my parents have been cremated and Im going to have their service together on May the 30th, their anniversary. I will post the obituary middle May.

WORKMAN, Garlin Dean (I47513)

8560

Sgt. Carter was killed on Luzon, Philippine Islands, in the Bagio battle on Feb. 19, 1945.

Carter, Taylor L. (I38559)

8561

Sgt. Fulk served in the U.S. Army from 1968-1974 during the Vietnam Era Conflict and won the National Defense Service Medal as well as being classified as a sharpshooter and an expert with both the M14 and M16 rifles.

Fulk, Roy Murvin (I8749)

8562

At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

?, S. (I2458)

8563

Sharen had a firm and steadfast foundation in Christ and passed this on to her family and friends through her unbounded, unconditional love. She spent her life serving others. She taught toll painting and was an accomplished quilter. Her light and beauty will forever shine in our hearts. She was 58 years old.

Sharen loved her family and friends and was always a pleasure to be around, she loved having people around and always sent people away encouraged and better for the time they spent with her. She loved music, and various crafts, she was an amazing artist and painter. Sharen and Pat moved from Illinois to Oregon and began a bit of a pilgrimage of several family members ending up on the West Coast. She was taken far to early by cancer but reunited with her beloved sister Rhonda and her Father Jack with whom she shared a very special bond. We look forward to a happy reunion when we see them again on the other side.

Warren, Sharen Elaine (I36505)

8564

Sharon Ann Lane was born in Zanesville, Ohio, but grew up in North Industry, Stark County, Ohio. She graduated from Canton South High School in June 1961 and entered the Aultman Hospital School of Nursing the following September. After graduating from Aultman in 1965, she worked at the hospital until May, 1967, when she decided to try her hand in the business world. After three quarters at the Canton Business College she quit to join the U.S. Army Nurse Corps Reserve on April 18, 1968.

2LT Lane began training on May 5 at Fort Sam Houston in Texas. On 17 June she reported to Fitzsimons General Hospital in Denver, Colorado. While at Fitzsimons, she was promoted to First Lieutenant. On 24 April 1969 she reported to Travis Air Force Base in California with orders for Vietnam.
She arrived at the 312th Evac Hospital at Chu Lai on 29 April and was assigned to the Intensive Care ward for a few days before being assigned to the Vietnamese Ward. She worked 5 days a week (12 hours per day) in this ward and on the sixth day worked in Intensive Care.

At 0605, 8 June 1969, the 74th Medical Battalion reported a rocket hit between Wards 4a and 4b of the 312th Evacuation Hospital. The explosion killed two and wounded 27 US and Vietnamese personnel (see the 67th Medical Group log). 1LT Lane was killed by fragmentation wounds.
Although seven other American military nurses died while serving in Vietnam, 1LT Lane was the only American servicewoman killed as a direct result of enemy fire throughout the war.

A Memorial Service was held at Chu Lai on June 10, 1969, and a Catholic Mass was held June 11, 1969. Services in Canton were held June 14, 1969. 1LT Sharon Ann Lane was buried in Sunset Hills Burial Park, Canton, Ohio.

Source: VirtualWall.org

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Lt. Lane died from shrapnel wounds when the 312th Evac. at Chu Lai was hit by rockets on June 8, 1969. From Canton, OH, she was a month short of her 26th birthday. She was posthumously awarded the the Bronze Star with V device and the Purple Heart. In 1970, the recovery room at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital in Denver, where Lt. Lane had been assigned before going to Viet Nam, was dedicated in her honor. In 1973, Aultman Hospital in Canton, OH, where Lane had attended nursing school, erected a bronze statue of Lane. The names of 110 local servicemen killed in Vietnam are on the base of the statue.

Lane, Sharon Ann (I55003)

8565

Sharon Christine Harper, 65, of Noble, died at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Arrangements are incomplete at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney. Burial will be in Crest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery in rural Claremont.

Mrs. Harper was born January 24, 1945, in Scott County, Mo., the daughter of Lysander and Alberta (Gross) Taylor. She married Terry Harper on June 4, 1966. He survives.

She retired from Champion Laboratories in Albion in January 2006.

Mrs. Harper is survived by her husband, Terry Harper of Noble; son, Steve Harper and his wife, Tracy, of Vincennes, Ind.; daughter, Lori Ampole and her husband, George, of Noble; sister, Freda Payne and her husband, Joe of Joliet; sister, Katy Gum and her husband, Rod, of Rock Away Beach, Ore.; sister, Geraldine Shroyer, of Clay City; sister, Ann Lincoln, of Marble Hill, Mo.; sister, Sandy Kurtz, of Olney; grandchildren, Zachary Harper, Nathaniel Harper, Kaleb Harper, Jacob Jenner, Auston Stuart and Samantha Stuart; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lysander and Alberta Taylor; stepfather, Bill Combs; brother, Charles Lysander Taylor Jr.; and brothers-in-law, Bucky Shroyer and Garry Lincoln.

Taylor, Sharon Christine (I54017)

8566

Sharon was born October 11, 1947, in Clay City, Illinois, 2nd born daughter to parents Monroe and Emma Jean Lawson, who proceeded her in death along with baby brother Lawson.

On November 27, 1971, Sharon married Clark Smith in St Louis, Missouri and remained happily wed for over 50 years. Sharon is survived by Clark, their 2 children, son David (Margaret), daughter, Jennifer (Tim), 2 grandchildren Emma and Edwin of son David, sister Judy Partain (Stan) of Lexington, VA, and brother Gary Lawson (Claudia) of Peoria, Illinois. Also surviving are 4 nephews and 2 nieces.

After graduating from Clay City Community High School in 1965, Sharon pursued her Nursing degree from Missouri Baptist College of Nursing, graduating in 1969. She worked as a nurse in hospitals across St Louis, MO, Chicago, IL and Richmond, VA. She and Clark relocated to Chapel Hill in 1998 and lived in the Governors Club. She continued her nursing career as Director of Nursing at Carolina Meadows from 2001 until 2014. In 2015, she began work at Right at Home as Director of Nursing and remained there until her retirement in 2021.

Sharon was a fun-loving, loyal, affectionate, and affirming woman. She loved her husband, children, and grandchildren, and enjoyed serving people in her community. Her laughter and personality were contagious. Sharon was a beautiful, selfless woman who always put others needs before her own. She treated all of her patients with the utmost care and compassion as if they were her own family.

Sharon was an avid University of North Carolina Tar Heels fan and could often be spotted in the stands routing on her favorite teams, especially her beloved men and womens tennis teams. She had numerous friends in the athletic department and Rams Club. She will be greatly missed.

A small service will be held at Chapel Hill Cemetery where her ashes will be scattered by immediate family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made in Sharons honor to the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center by visiting the following website:

Lawson, Sharon K. (I20022)

8567

Shaums old burial grounds ,east side of county 3

Nusbaum, Christian (I4983)

8568

Shaums old burial grounds ,east side of county 3

Nusbaum, Abraham (I46694)

8569

Shaums old burial grounds ,east side of county 3

Weiss, Catherine (I46204)

8570

She and her husband came to Grants 25 years ago from Paris, Illinois and were in the restaurant business here.

MUSGROVE, Philena 'Phi' (I23264)

8571

She and her husband lived east of Parkersburg from 1928 until their retirement a few years ago. She and her husband were faithful attendants of the Immanuel United Methodist Church in Olney, for the past six years.

Wolff, Lydia A. (I42905)

8572

She and her husband owned and operated Hower's Grocery in Flora and Jeanine also worked as a beautician in Flora. She later went back to school to become a registered nurse and retired from a career in nursing. She and John enjoyed spending winters in Florida and playing golf. Jeanine took delight in her time spent with her family and will be remembered for spending her life helping others. She was a past member of Grace Nazarene Church in Salem, IL.

The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Clay County Cancer Crusaders.

Smith, Jeanine A. (I17488)

8573

She and her husband owned and operated Smitty's Salvage.

Mary was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Flora.

Denton, Mary Ellen (I2214)

8574

She and her husband, Roy, lived in Claremont Township for many years, then moved to Sumner, where they lived for seventeen years. They had made their home in Olney for the past three years.

Shafer, Floy M. (I21140)

8575

She and her younger sister, Josephine Harmon, had lived together for many years, in Olney, IL. She found a new home at Burgin Manor, where she spent her last years.

CRITES, Innes Icelene (I25064)

8576

She assisted her husband with the farming operation as well as being a homemaker. She graduated form International Business College. She attended Monroe United Brethren in Christ Church.

NUSSBAUM, Martha R. (I4684)

8577

She attended elementary and high school in Louisville and there developed a lifelong penchant for math. Upon high school graduation, Edna went to work at the Flora Shoe Factory.

At age 24, on December 6, 1946, Edna eloped to marry Byron Sefton; on the eve of her marriage, her giggling siblings informed her father, Dave, of the reason for Ednas absence. Edna and Byron raised three children during their twenty-year marriage. When Byron died in 1966, Edna continued to run the family farm alongside her son, Phil.

During her long life, Edna found pleasure in many pastimesscratch cooking, eating, reading, puzzling, gardening, watching sports, debating politics, traveling, talking, and babysitting her grandkids. She was first baptized and taught Sunday school at Red Brush Christian Church, later became a long-term member of Bethel Christian Church, andin more recent yearsenjoyed church services at her assisted living facility. A tough cookie, Edna persevered through migraines, high blood pressure, elderly onset leukemia, diverticulitis, arthritis, numerous falls, and the use of the wheelchair she dubbed The Chariot.

Porter, Edna Mae (I48393)

8578

She attended elementary school and middle school in Olney. During her high school years she moved to Viola, Wis., and lived with her sister, Lisa Schnepper, and her family where she attended Kickapoo High School. She graduated in 1994. She graduated from the Academy of Massage Therapy in Phoenix, Ariz., and moved to Crestone, Colo. She moved to Hawaii in January 2010.

Steele, Jaime Lyn (I37550)

8579

She attended school at Calhoun and Olney, Richland County, Illinois.

Lomas, Glenda Kay (I329)

8580

At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

McDowell, S.M. (I337)

8581

She attended the Johnson School north of Enterprise, which was located on land donated by her grandfather, George Johnson.

On Oct. 5, 1913, she married James S. Gill, a farmer and oilfield employee. He died Nov. 7, 1968.

Mrs. Gill was a housewife and homemaker during her marriage. She was the last living member of the Pin Hook Christian Church located north of Enterprise.

JOHNSON, Edna Mae (I45706)

8582

She became a communicant member of the former English Moravian Church March 30, 1890, in which fellowship she continued until the time of her death.

In her married life she manifested a helpful and industrious disposition. During the last five years she did not enjoy good health, suffering much from periodic attacks of mental depression, which caused her much anguish and to those nearest to her much anxiety.

Hedrick, Clara May (I38023)

8583

She belonged to the Elm St. Christian Church. She worked 38 years in the edcational field and taught several years in Richland County schools and served as Assistant Superintendent for Richland County.

Sager, Naomi Imogene (I2241)

8584

At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

Karr, M.E. (I124)

8585

She came o America in the year 1845, and with her parents, five brothers and one sister located in Taylor Township, near Scotland, where she has spent most of her life.

Hasler, Margaret (I6210)

8586

She came to America a number of years ago. She had been a minister for a number of years and was well known at Newton, in Noble and Olney and other portions of the state where she carried on her ministry.

KELLY, Hannah (I42634)

8587

She came to America in 1854, with her mother, Elizabeth VonAlmen, and grandparents, Christian and Elizabeth Abbuhl, on the ship W. Nelson. They left their port in France and arrived in New Orleans, LA. They moved to this area, where she met John Madden.

Von Almen, Elizabeth Frances (I40901)

8588

She came to America in 1894.

Borowski, Emma Augusta (I28517)

8589

She co-owned Pool's in Robinson with her husband, Stan, from 1963-1988. She received her LPN in 1976 and, after working in several nursing facilities, including Cotillion Ridge Nursing Home in Robinson, she retired from Bridgepoint Nursing Home in Vincennes in 2008.
After her retirement, she helped many in the area with their rehabilitation as a member of The Golden Girls. She collected dolls and enjoyed traveling, sports, playing piano and spending time with her family. She was a member of Highland Church of Christ.

Clark, Glenda Sue (I1051)

8590

She died as a result of a tragic accident June 6, 1938 in Sailor Springs.

Mr. Kesterson had been cultivating in the field when he was summoned by Mrs. Kesterson who needed him at home. When he arrived he tied the team of horses to the garden fence and for some unknown reason the team suddenly broke away from the fence and circled the barn lot.

Mrs. Kesterson was standing in front of a parked auto for protection from the runaways when the team, dragging the cultivator, swung it around striking the rear of the car and pulling it up over her.

The car struck the victim, she fell with her limbs being forced up between the axle and springs, her body twisted as she suffered what would prove to be fatal injuries.

Pixley, Carrie M. (I21733)

8591

She enjoyed attending the Olney Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evenings and attending Anitioch Christian Church on Sundays. Twila loved to sing, color, play cards, watch movies and spend time with her family.

Devore, Twila Jane (I8785)

8592

She enjoyed her role as the wife of the pastor, working with children, leading Bible studies and planning and organizing special events for the children in her neighborhood. She loved gardening and cooking, especially participating in church dinners and the quilting groups.

Snell, Lenora (I37383)

8593

She enjoyed quilting and crocheting, but most all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren and the family dog.

Gardner, Viola Catherine (I34418)

8594

She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, cooking and golfing.

HOUT, Wynona Faye (I26943)

8595

She entered the Ursuline Convent on June 17, 1931 in Paola, KS.

Kocher, Henrietta 'Sister Mary' (I17608)

8596

She graduated from high school in California. She worked as a dietitian at Carmen Home until it closed. She attended First Assembly of God Church in Carmen.

She was an accomplished artist, loved to sew and was very crafty. She worked in wood and oils. She raised chickens and they all had their own names. She was a great cook.

Wanhala, Linda Lee (I28324)

8597

She graduated from Meredith College, Raleigh, N.C.

She was a homemaker. She was a member of Sailor Springs Christian Church and later the Clay City Christian Church. She was also a member of the Sailor Springs American Legion Auxiliary, Clay City Garden Club IV and a charter member of the Sailor Springs Historical Foundation.

Batchelor, Erma Frances (I26727)

8598

She graduated from New Harmony, Indiana High School in 1954. Jan received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Indiana University in 1958 and 1963, respectively.

While attending Indiana University, Jan met her future husband. She and Ronald K. Bell were married on May 31, 1959. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2009.

Jan was, both professionally and personally, a lifelong educator and servant. She began teaching in the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville in 1958. In 1992, she formally retired from her professional career as a teacher, but she continued her service via various volunteer opportunities through her church, the Martinsville First United Methodist Church, of which she was a member for over fifty years.

Her pleasures in life were spending time with family and friends.

Hames, Janice Sue (I37999)

8599

She graduated from Noble High School, then after her marriage was a homemaker and assisted her husband in farming. During her lifetime she was involved in Democratic Party politics and active in community service. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Noble.

Michaels, Margaret Eileen 'Peachie' (I1143)

8600

She graduated from North Posey High School in 1979. Her greatest job was raising her children. She was looking forward to the birth of her first grandchild, due in April.

Chaffin, Cynthia D. 'Cindy' (I21502)

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