Notes: Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

Notes

Matches 901 to 950 of 11,026

#	Notes	Linked to
901	Block 21	SAGER, Myrtle A. (I45653)
902	Block 21, Sec 6, 38, 6	Smith, Jaynes Mayfield (I33616)
903	Block 24 Lot 040 Grave 09	Warren, Dale Desmond (I36332)
904	Block 24, Lot 63	Fryman, Mildred (I18475)
905	Block 26, Lot 4, Grave 7	Powell, Alma May (I10548)
906	Block 26B	Luke, George Denver (I95)
907	Block 26B	DEVYLDER, Charles W. (I51836)
908	Block 27	Henderson, Cynthia Lynn (I27006)
909	Block 270, Lot 1	Stanford, Violet Daisy (I19238)
910	Block 270, Lot 2	COOPER, Donald Leroy (I56021)
911	Block 36, Lot 21	HARVEL, Waldine 'Hattie' (I9852)
912	block 39, lot 8, plot 1	MYERS, Nelson W. (I50510)
913	block 39, lot 8, plot 1	SEAVEY, Stella (I50511)
914	Block 4, Lot 12, Space 2 E	GUNDLACH, Mabel (I49920)
915	Block 4, Lot 12, Space 3 E	GUNDLACH, Carl Henrich Charles (I49917)
916	Block 4, Lot 184, Section NW, Grave N	Poppe, Johanna Margaret (I15784)
917	Block 41A, Row 5	Nash, Dorothy M. (I22304)
918	Block 42 Lot 41	Smith, Laura Myrtle (I40394)
919	Block 81, Lot 2, Grave 1	Rayburn, Julia Lenora (I54777)
920	Block 81, Lot 2, Grave 2	Adamson, Herman Carlin 'Bob' (I54743)
921	Block A, Lot 68, Space 10	Crackel, Zella C. (I50346)
922	Block ROW, Lot C, Space 7	Gundlach, George (I49911)
923	BLOOMFIELD Denver W. Poss Childers, 71, of Bloomfield, died Friday at Bloomington Hospita	Childers, Denver W. 'Poss' (I26694)
924	Blossom Coplea, 94, of Olney, died at 1:59 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999, at Burgin Manor.	BENNETT, Blossom (I11346)
925	Bluffton News Banner, Thursday, December 27, 1945 page 1 column 6 WILLIAM HUFFMAN CALLED SUDDENLY William D. Huffman, 86 died at 7:15 this morning at his home four and one-half miles south and one miles west of Liberty Center. His death was attributed to heart trouble. Mr. Huffman was born Nov 12, 1859 in Wells county to David and Elizabeth Barton Huffman. His marriage to Margaret Thomas took place in 1882. She preceded him in death, May 15, 1936. The decedent was a retired farmer and a member of the Odd Fellows lodge. Since the death of his wife he had resided with a grandson. He is survived by the following daughters and sons: Mrs. Blanche Smith, Sumner, Ill.; Mrs. Lucy Jacobs, Lawrenceville, Ill.; Mrs. Cora Sharrett, Bridgeport, Ill.; Mrs. Zella Hunt, Allendale, Ill.; Mrs. Rosa Osborn, Daleville; Mrs. Nellie Noe, Carl and Earl Huffman, of Poneto; Claude Huffman, Morenci, Mich., and Homer Huffman, near Bluffton. Also surviving are 29 grandchilldren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The body was removed to the H. Brown & Son funeral home at Warren and will be returned to the residence where funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in charge of Rev. Lester Howell. Burial will be in the I. O. O. F. cemetery at Montpelier.	Huffman, William David (I26787)
926	Bluford Hall was born in Washington County, Ind., May 16, 1838, died Feb. 9th, 1922. He married Susan A. Patton Sept. 2, 1858. To this union seven children were born. His wife and three of them having preceded him to the better world. He was a veteran of the Civil War, belonging to Co. A, 58th Regiment Ind. Vol. He was a kind and loving husband and father and liked by all who knew him. He was always a hard working, honest man and lived up to the Golden Rule "Do unto others as ye would that they should do unto you". The four surviving children are Laura Grimes, Lenora Barton, of Flora, and Minnie Lanahan, of St. Louis, Mo., Ben F. Hall, of Flora. He also leaves two brothers. Dr. Iva Hall, of Campbellsburg, Ind., and Jonah Hall, Flora, III. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. W. Zink, pastor of the Flora Christian Church, from the family home two and one half miles northwest of this city on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 11, at 2 o'clock. Interment at Elmwood cemetery. (The Flora Journal-Record, Feb 16, 1922)	Hall, Bluford (I55581)
927	Bob D. Grubb, age 87, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Thursday night, August 30, 2018, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.	GRUBB, Bob D. (I41862)
928	Bob first married Marjorie Pauline Beck bef 1972 divorced. Married Ruth Ann Cox July 1, 1972. Bob was a prisoner of war during WWII for 3 years. Bob G. Holcomb, 79, of Chadwick, died Saturday, May 21, 2011, at his home. He was a maintenance man with Batavia Schools for 5 years. He was born Aug. 8, 1931, in Patoka, Ind., the son of Clarence Edward and Viola Grace Holcomb. He married Ruth Staley on July 1, 1972, in Batavia. He was an Army veteran and served during the Korean War. He was a prisoner of war for 3 years. Survivors include his wife; his children, Jamie (Richard) Chapman of Tucson, Ariz., Bob(Kathy) Holcomb Jr. of Pell City, Ala., Pam Holcomb of Colorado, Joni Staley of Chadwick, Jerri Staley Reynolds of Lisle, Cindy Holcomb of Minneapolis, Janice Staley Calhoun of Milledgeville, James Robert (Becky) Staley of Elburn, and Jay Staley of Sycamore; sisters, Bonnie (Bob) Roe of Salem and Betty Thomas of Oklahoma; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death his parents, four brothers, and two sisters. Cremation rites have been accorded. Services have been held. Arrangements were completed McDonald Funeral Home, Milledgeville. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.[Published in The Sauk Valley Newspapers (Dixon-Sterling, IL), Thursday, June 9, 2011]	Holcomb, Bobby Gene 'Bob' (I20159)
929	Bob graduated high school in 1953, from Harter Township Schools. Bobs parents owned and operated the DeLuxe Café in Flora. During high school and for a short time after, Bob helped out at the Café until he was called to serve in the United States Army in 1955. After Bobs honorable discharge from the military, he attended Vincennes University where he received his Associates Degree. He then attended Eastern Illinois University for some time. On February 26, 1967, Bob married Marilyn Elaine Farmer in Flora, IL, and would go on to be married for 48 very happy years. After college, Bob started working for the State of Illinois, where he was responsible for the landscaping being planted along Route 50 and other state roadways. Bob eventually ended up taking a position with the city of Flora, where he worked for many years, in various departments, until his health no longer permitted in 1988. In addition to his work outside of the home.	Shipley, Robert Edwin (I36319)
930	Bob served in the US Navy as a Seabee during WWII.	Miller, Robert Eugene 'Bob' (I7197)
931	Bob was a farmer and Road Commissioner for Zif Township and a member of Zif Baptist Church. He enjoyed restoring antique tractors.	Gill, William Robert 'Bob' (I3167)
932	Bob was a farmer, past Clay County Fair Board member, a member of the Clay & Wayne County Saddle Clubs for over 30 years, and enjoyed running Beagle dogs.	Hale, J. Robert 'Bob' (I24829)
933	Bob was an electrician, operating Koehler Electric Services, and also farmed. He served his country overseas during World War II in the Army Air Corps and had attended the Clay City United Methodist Church. Bob was a lifelong learner and enjoyed hunting, camping, and fishing. - See more at: http://www.frankandbright.com/obituaries/obit/583/#sthash.eYtRP2id.dpuf	Koehler, Robert F. 'Bob' (I17483)
934	Bob was loved by everyone who knew him. He lived his life as a service to God through his selfless service to his community and his constant witness to all with whom he came in contact. Bob's heart went out to the youth of this community, and because of this, he is known to many as "Uncle Bob." His adult life was made up of different phases of service, beginning with his service to his country during the Vietnam War, where he served as a United States Army Ranger from 1966-1969. Afterward, he used his G.I. Bill to begin studying to be a nurse at Olney Central College. However, God had other plans for his life. Thus began his next phase of service as dispatcher (telecommunicator) for Olney Radio while he studied Criminal Justice at OCC and McKendree University. Upon completing his studies, he became a Police Officer, serving first at the Newton Police Department then coming to the Olney Police Department, where he served for 20 years from 1977-1997, retiring as Sergeant. The following year he began his first of two terms as Sheriff for Richland County, holding this office until 2006. Through all of this, and until the day he died, he served on many boards, including the Police and Fire boards, Salvation Army, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and American Legion. He also did volunteer work for many charitable organizations such as The Master's Hands. Bob loved to change lives and believed in the good in everyone. He did everything he could to show his support to active duty and veterans of our military. He faithfully corresponded with any and all inmates who sought his encouragement and guidance. Bob Foerster was a loved and respected member of this community and his passing will continue to be felt by all who knew him.	Foerster, Robert Eugene 'Bob' (I20913)
935	Bob was owner/operator of Grubb Auto Salvage and Grubb Auto Sales and a member of First Church of God. He was an avid drag racing enthusiast for many years, winning a number of awards and championships. He enjoyed mushroom hunting and bowling.	GRUBB, Bob D. (I41862)
936	Bobbie Eugene Slover, age 74, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 7, 2024, at his home. He was born December 5, 1949, in Flora, the son of Lloyd L. and Nola Jaunita (Martin) Slover. He was united in marriage to Sandra F. Burgess on July 12, 1968, in Wayne County, and together they have shared 56 wedding anniversaries. Bobbie had worked at Southwire in Flora, Rockwell in Centralia, and was an area farmer. He enjoyed going to tractor pulls, riding his four-wheeler, and spending time with his dog, Rowdy. He is survived by his wife: Sandra Slover of Xenia; 2 daughters: Tonia Slover of Flora and Heather Slover of Flora; 4 grandchildren: Nick (Chelsea) Burgess of Troy, Laci Burgess of Lebanon, Chase Kanitz of Flora, and Maci Kanitz of Flora; 4 great-grandchildren: Abram, Cohen, Kody, and Rylee Burgess; brother: Ronnie L. Slover of Centralia; 3 sisters-in-law: Linda (Bill) McKinney, Peggy (Charles) Skaj, and Marsha (Tom) Heiple; brother-in-law: Rick (Kelly) Burgess; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers: Larry Slover and Stanley Slover. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Cancer Crusaders, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.	Slover, Bobbie Eugene (I19702)
937	Bobby Dee Cornwell, nine-months-old son of Lester and Mabel Malone Cornwell, died at 11 o'clock Saturday night at the family home, 1028 North Thirteenth street.	Cornwell, Bobby Dean (I26034)
938	Bobby G. Ashley, 70, of Xenia, died April 6, 2001 at his home in Xenia, IL.	Ashley, Bobby Gene (I48706)
939	Body donated to medical science	Hundley, Robert Dean 'Bob' Sr. (I18133)
940	Body donated to medical science	Mitchel, Beryl Ione (I35673)
941	Body donated to Science	Karrick, Howard Duane (I33219)
942	Body lost or destroyed	FROCK, Michael George (I6839)
943	Body lost or destroyed	Cook, Jesse May (I28573)
944	Body lost or destroyed, Specifically: Died at home with a disease contracted from the civil war	Harrison, Moses M. (I50494)
945	Body lost or destroyed, Specifically: died during the civil war	Harrison, James M. (I50489)
946	body was relocated from Forrest Ridge Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.	Hazel, Lisa Ann (I1416)
947	Bombardier 1st Lt. Roy R. Rickner KIA Hometown: Squadron: 566th BS 389th Bomb Group Service# O-666080 Awards: Air Medal, Purple Heart Pilot Capt William E. Boone KIA Target:Munster Marshaling Yards Missing Air Crew Report Details USAAF MACR#: Date Lost: 23-Mar-45 Serial Number: 42-95588 Aircraft Model B-24J-1-FO Aircraft Letter: F+ Aircraft Name: YANKEE DOODLE DANDY Location: Cause: AA 1 EVD, 8 KIA, 3 POW Pathfinder Mission Visit the virtual cemetery of the "YANKEE DOODLE"Crew.	Rickner, Roy Robert (I46657)
948	Bonita Stanley, 86, of Olney, died at 8:16 PM, Saturday, November 1st, 2014 at her residences in Olney. Funeral Service will be on Thursday, November 6th, 2014 at 10 AM at Free Methodist Church in Olney. Visitation will be held 1 hour before the service. Burial will be in Haven Hill Memorial Gardens. Reverend Steve Wingert will be officiating. Bonita was born on November 20th, 1927, the daughter of Joseph R. and Bena (Schnautz) Weidner. She later married Clifford Stanley who precedes her in death. She worked as a floral designer for many local flower shops for many years. She was a member of the Free Methodist Church of Olney and she will be sadly missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. Bonita is survived by son, Richard Stanley, and his wife Mary of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Louise Stanley of Olney and Patty Miller and her husband Tim of Olney; two sisters, Lois Rosenlieb of Casper, Wyoming and Rae Dean Gill and husband Bobby Gene of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Bena Weidner, husband Clifford Stanley, 5 brothers, Fletcher, Milton, Norman, Gaylord, and Daniel, two sisters, June Ogden and Audrey Barclay. Memorials can be made to Free Methodist Church in Olney. Obit from Stasi-Grove Funeral Home, Olney, IL	Weidner, Bonita (I32215)
949	Bonita Stanley, 86, of Olney, died at 8:16 PM, Saturday, November 1st, 2014 at her residences in Olney.	Weidner, Bonita (I32215)
950	Bonnie Bernice Powell, 89 of Pekin, formerly of South Pekin, passed away at 7:25 p.m. Friday, January 5, 2018 at Timbercreek Rehab and Health Center in Pekin. Born June 29, 1928 in Pierson, IL to Jake and Mabel (Fortner) Bonham, she married Vernon Gene Powell on December 24, 1948 in Pekin. He died December 14, 1998 in Pekin. Also preceding her in death are her parents; one son Ronnie Powell on August 23, 1984 in Washington Park, IL; one grandson, Brian Powell; one granddaughter, Jill Powell; three brothers and three sisters. Surviving are two daughters, Alice (John) Skaggs of South Pekin and Linda Jobe of Marquette Heights; one son, Vernon G. Powell, Jr. of Granite City; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A homemaker, Bonnie enjoyed walking and playing Bingo at the UAW Senior Citizen Center. Her graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Green Hill Cemetery in rural San Jose. Pastor Tom Pisano will officiate. There will be no visitation. Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Association Central Illinois Chapter, 614 West Glen Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614.	Bonham, Bonnie Bernice (I54652)

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901

Block 21

SAGER, Myrtle A. (I45653)

902

Block 21, Sec 6, 38, 6

Smith, Jaynes Mayfield (I33616)

903

Block 24 Lot 040 Grave 09

Warren, Dale Desmond (I36332)

904

Block 24, Lot 63

Fryman, Mildred (I18475)

905

Block 26, Lot 4, Grave 7

Powell, Alma May (I10548)

906

Block 26B

Luke, George Denver (I95)

907

Block 26B

DEVYLDER, Charles W. (I51836)

908

Block 27

Henderson, Cynthia Lynn (I27006)

909

Block 270, Lot 1

Stanford, Violet Daisy (I19238)

910

Block 270, Lot 2

COOPER, Donald Leroy (I56021)

911

Block 36, Lot 21

HARVEL, Waldine 'Hattie' (I9852)

912

block 39, lot 8, plot 1

MYERS, Nelson W. (I50510)

913

block 39, lot 8, plot 1

SEAVEY, Stella (I50511)

914

Block 4, Lot 12, Space 2 E

GUNDLACH, Mabel (I49920)

915

Block 4, Lot 12, Space 3 E

GUNDLACH, Carl Henrich Charles (I49917)

916

Block 4, Lot 184, Section NW, Grave N

Poppe, Johanna Margaret (I15784)

917

Block 41A, Row 5

Nash, Dorothy M. (I22304)

918

Block 42 Lot 41

Smith, Laura Myrtle (I40394)

919

Block 81, Lot 2, Grave 1

Rayburn, Julia Lenora (I54777)

920

Block 81, Lot 2, Grave 2

Adamson, Herman Carlin 'Bob' (I54743)

921

Block A, Lot 68, Space 10

Crackel, Zella C. (I50346)

922

Block ROW, Lot C, Space 7

Gundlach, George (I49911)

923

BLOOMFIELD Denver W. Poss Childers, 71, of Bloomfield, died Friday at Bloomington Hospita

Childers, Denver W. 'Poss' (I26694)

924

Blossom Coplea, 94, of Olney, died at 1:59 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999, at Burgin Manor.

BENNETT, Blossom (I11346)

925

Bluffton News Banner, Thursday, December 27, 1945 page 1 column 6

WILLIAM HUFFMAN CALLED SUDDENLY

William D. Huffman, 86 died at 7:15 this morning at his home four and one-half miles south and one miles west of Liberty Center. His death was attributed to heart trouble.

Mr. Huffman was born Nov 12, 1859 in Wells county to David and Elizabeth Barton Huffman. His marriage to Margaret Thomas took place in 1882. She preceded him in death, May 15, 1936.

The decedent was a retired farmer and a member of the Odd Fellows lodge.

Since the death of his wife he had resided with a grandson.

He is survived by the following daughters and sons: Mrs. Blanche Smith, Sumner, Ill.; Mrs. Lucy Jacobs, Lawrenceville, Ill.; Mrs. Cora Sharrett, Bridgeport, Ill.; Mrs. Zella Hunt, Allendale, Ill.; Mrs. Rosa Osborn, Daleville; Mrs. Nellie Noe, Carl and Earl Huffman, of Poneto; Claude Huffman, Morenci, Mich., and Homer Huffman, near Bluffton.

Also surviving are 29 grandchilldren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

The body was removed to the H. Brown & Son funeral home at Warren and will be returned to the residence where funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in charge of Rev. Lester Howell. Burial will be in the I. O. O. F. cemetery at Montpelier.

Huffman, William David (I26787)

926

Bluford Hall was born in Washington County, Ind., May 16, 1838, died Feb. 9th, 1922.

He married Susan A. Patton Sept. 2, 1858. To this union seven children were born. His wife and three of them having preceded him to the better world.

He was a veteran of the Civil War, belonging to Co. A, 58th Regiment Ind. Vol. He was a kind and loving husband and father and liked by all who knew him. He was always a hard working, honest man and lived up to the Golden Rule "Do unto others as ye would that they should do unto you".

The four surviving children are Laura Grimes, Lenora Barton, of Flora, and Minnie Lanahan, of St. Louis, Mo., Ben F. Hall, of Flora.

He also leaves two brothers. Dr. Iva Hall, of Campbellsburg, Ind., and Jonah Hall, Flora, III.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. W. Zink, pastor of the Flora Christian Church, from the family home two and one half miles northwest of this city on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 11, at 2 o'clock. Interment at Elmwood cemetery.

(The Flora Journal-Record, Feb 16, 1922)

Hall, Bluford (I55581)

927

Bob D. Grubb, age 87, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Thursday night, August 30, 2018, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

GRUBB, Bob D. (I41862)

928

Bob first married Marjorie Pauline Beck bef 1972 divorced. Married Ruth Ann Cox July 1, 1972.

Bob was a prisoner of war during WWII for 3 years.

Bob G. Holcomb, 79, of Chadwick, died Saturday, May 21, 2011, at his home. He was a maintenance man with Batavia Schools for 5 years.

He was born Aug. 8, 1931, in Patoka, Ind., the son of Clarence Edward and Viola Grace Holcomb. He married Ruth Staley on July 1, 1972, in Batavia. He was an Army veteran and served during the Korean War. He was a prisoner of war for 3 years.

Survivors include his wife; his children, Jamie (Richard) Chapman of Tucson, Ariz., Bob(Kathy) Holcomb Jr. of Pell City, Ala., Pam Holcomb of Colorado, Joni Staley of Chadwick, Jerri Staley Reynolds of Lisle, Cindy Holcomb of Minneapolis, Janice Staley Calhoun of Milledgeville, James Robert (Becky) Staley of Elburn, and Jay Staley of Sycamore; sisters, Bonnie (Bob) Roe of Salem and Betty Thomas of Oklahoma; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death his parents, four brothers, and two sisters.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Services have been held. Arrangements were completed McDonald Funeral Home, Milledgeville.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.[Published in The Sauk Valley Newspapers (Dixon-Sterling, IL), Thursday, June 9, 2011]

Holcomb, Bobby Gene 'Bob' (I20159)

929

Bob graduated high school in 1953, from Harter Township Schools. Bobs parents owned and operated the DeLuxe Café in Flora. During high school and for a short time after, Bob helped out at the Café until he was called to serve in the United States Army in 1955. After Bobs honorable discharge from the military, he attended Vincennes University where he received his Associates Degree. He then attended Eastern Illinois University for some time.

On February 26, 1967, Bob married Marilyn Elaine Farmer in Flora, IL, and would go on to be married for 48 very happy years.

After college, Bob started working for the State of Illinois, where he was responsible for the landscaping being planted along Route 50 and other state roadways.

Bob eventually ended up taking a position with the city of Flora, where he worked for many years, in various departments, until his health no longer permitted in 1988. In addition to his work outside of the home.

Shipley, Robert Edwin (I36319)

930

Bob served in the US Navy as a Seabee during WWII.

Miller, Robert Eugene 'Bob' (I7197)

931

Bob was a farmer and Road Commissioner for Zif Township and a member of Zif Baptist Church. He enjoyed restoring antique tractors.

Gill, William Robert 'Bob' (I3167)

932

Bob was a farmer, past Clay County Fair Board member, a member of the Clay & Wayne County Saddle Clubs for over 30 years, and enjoyed running Beagle dogs.

Hale, J. Robert 'Bob' (I24829)

933

Bob was an electrician, operating Koehler Electric Services, and also farmed. He served his country overseas during World War II in the Army Air Corps and had attended the Clay City United Methodist Church. Bob was a lifelong learner and enjoyed hunting, camping, and fishing. - See more at: http://www.frankandbright.com/obituaries/obit/583/#sthash.eYtRP2id.dpuf

Koehler, Robert F. 'Bob' (I17483)

934

Bob was loved by everyone who knew him. He lived his life as a service to God through his selfless service to his community and his constant witness to all with whom he came in contact. Bob's heart went out to the youth of this community, and because of this, he is known to many as "Uncle Bob."

His adult life was made up of different phases of service, beginning with his service to his country during the Vietnam War, where he served as a United States Army Ranger from 1966-1969. Afterward, he used his G.I. Bill to begin studying to be a nurse at Olney Central College. However, God had other plans for his life.

Thus began his next phase of service as dispatcher (telecommunicator) for Olney Radio while he studied Criminal Justice at OCC and McKendree University. Upon completing his studies, he became a Police Officer, serving first at the Newton Police Department then coming to the Olney Police Department, where he served for 20 years from 1977-1997, retiring as Sergeant. The following year he began his first of two terms as Sheriff for Richland County, holding this office until 2006.
Through all of this, and until the day he died, he served on many boards, including the Police and Fire boards, Salvation Army, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and American Legion. He also did volunteer work for many charitable organizations such as The Master's Hands.

Bob loved to change lives and believed in the good in everyone. He did everything he could to show his support to active duty and veterans of our military. He faithfully corresponded with any and all inmates who sought his encouragement and guidance.

Bob Foerster was a loved and respected member of this community and his passing will continue to be felt by all who knew him.

Foerster, Robert Eugene 'Bob' (I20913)

935

Bob was owner/operator of Grubb Auto Salvage and Grubb Auto Sales and a member of First Church of God. He was an avid drag racing enthusiast for many years, winning a number of awards and championships. He enjoyed mushroom hunting and bowling.

GRUBB, Bob D. (I41862)

936

Bobbie Eugene Slover, age 74, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 7, 2024, at his home.

He was born December 5, 1949, in Flora, the son of Lloyd L. and Nola Jaunita (Martin) Slover. He was united in marriage to Sandra F. Burgess on July 12, 1968, in Wayne County, and together they have shared 56 wedding anniversaries.

Bobbie had worked at Southwire in Flora, Rockwell in Centralia, and was an area farmer. He enjoyed going to tractor pulls, riding his four-wheeler, and spending time with his dog, Rowdy.

He is survived by his wife: Sandra Slover of Xenia; 2 daughters: Tonia Slover of Flora and Heather Slover of Flora; 4 grandchildren: Nick (Chelsea) Burgess of Troy, Laci Burgess of Lebanon, Chase Kanitz of Flora, and Maci Kanitz of Flora; 4 great-grandchildren: Abram, Cohen, Kody, and Rylee Burgess; brother: Ronnie L. Slover of Centralia; 3 sisters-in-law: Linda (Bill) McKinney, Peggy (Charles) Skaj, and Marsha (Tom) Heiple; brother-in-law: Rick (Kelly) Burgess; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers: Larry Slover and Stanley Slover.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Cancer Crusaders, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.

Slover, Bobbie Eugene (I19702)

937

Bobby Dee Cornwell, nine-months-old son of Lester and Mabel Malone Cornwell, died at 11 o'clock Saturday night at the family home, 1028 North Thirteenth street.

Cornwell, Bobby Dean (I26034)

938

Bobby G. Ashley, 70, of Xenia, died April 6, 2001 at his home in Xenia, IL.

Ashley, Bobby Gene (I48706)

939

Body donated to medical science

Hundley, Robert Dean 'Bob' Sr. (I18133)

940

Body donated to medical science

Mitchel, Beryl Ione (I35673)

941

Body donated to Science

Karrick, Howard Duane (I33219)

942

Body lost or destroyed

FROCK, Michael George (I6839)

943

Body lost or destroyed

Cook, Jesse May (I28573)

944

Body lost or destroyed, Specifically: Died at home with a disease contracted from the civil war

Harrison, Moses M. (I50494)

945

Body lost or destroyed, Specifically: died during the civil war

Harrison, James M. (I50489)

946

body was relocated from Forrest Ridge Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois.

Hazel, Lisa Ann (I1416)

947

Bombardier 1st Lt. Roy R. Rickner KIA
Hometown:
Squadron: 566th BS 389th Bomb Group
Service# O-666080
Awards: Air Medal, Purple Heart
Pilot Capt William E. Boone KIA

Target:Munster Marshaling Yards
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#:
Date Lost: 23-Mar-45
Serial Number: 42-95588
Aircraft Model B-24J-1-FO
Aircraft Letter: F+
Aircraft Name: YANKEE DOODLE DANDY
Location:
Cause: AA 1 EVD, 8 KIA, 3 POW

Pathfinder Mission

Visit the virtual cemetery of the "YANKEE DOODLE"Crew.

Rickner, Roy Robert (I46657)

948

Bonita Stanley, 86, of Olney, died at 8:16 PM, Saturday, November 1st, 2014 at her residences in Olney.

Funeral Service will be on Thursday, November 6th, 2014 at 10 AM at Free Methodist Church in Olney. Visitation will be held 1 hour before the service. Burial will be in Haven Hill Memorial Gardens. Reverend Steve Wingert will be officiating.

Bonita was born on November 20th, 1927, the daughter of Joseph R. and Bena (Schnautz) Weidner. She later married Clifford Stanley who precedes her in death.

She worked as a floral designer for many local flower shops for many years. She was a member of the Free Methodist Church of Olney and she will be sadly missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.

Bonita is survived by son, Richard Stanley, and his wife Mary of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Louise Stanley of Olney and Patty Miller and her husband Tim of Olney; two sisters, Lois Rosenlieb of Casper, Wyoming and Rae Dean Gill and husband Bobby Gene of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Bena Weidner, husband Clifford Stanley, 5 brothers, Fletcher, Milton, Norman, Gaylord, and Daniel, two sisters, June Ogden and Audrey Barclay.

Memorials can be made to Free Methodist Church in Olney.

Obit from Stasi-Grove Funeral Home, Olney, IL

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Bonita Stanley, 86, of Olney, died at 8:16 PM, Saturday, November 1st, 2014 at her residences in Olney.

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Bonnie Bernice Powell, 89 of Pekin, formerly of South Pekin, passed away at 7:25 p.m. Friday, January 5, 2018 at Timbercreek Rehab and Health Center in Pekin.

Born June 29, 1928 in Pierson, IL to Jake and Mabel (Fortner) Bonham, she married Vernon Gene Powell on December 24, 1948 in Pekin. He died December 14, 1998 in Pekin. Also preceding her in death are her parents; one son Ronnie Powell on August 23, 1984 in Washington Park, IL; one grandson, Brian Powell; one granddaughter, Jill Powell; three brothers and three sisters.

Surviving are two daughters, Alice (John) Skaggs of South Pekin and Linda Jobe of Marquette Heights; one son, Vernon G. Powell, Jr. of Granite City; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A homemaker, Bonnie enjoyed walking and playing Bingo at the UAW Senior Citizen Center.

Her graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Green Hill Cemetery in rural San Jose. Pastor Tom Pisano will officiate. There will be no visitation. Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Association Central Illinois Chapter, 614 West Glen Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614.

Bonham, Bonnie Bernice (I54652)

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