Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray

Schnepper, Francis F. 'Sam'

Schnepper, Francis F. 'Sam'

Male 1919 - 1970  (51 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Schnepper, Francis F. 'Sam'Schnepper, Francis F. 'Sam' was born on 7 Nov 1919; died on 21 Nov 1970; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SCHN.U003
    • _FGRAVE: 18552152
    • Military Service: World War II, Staff Sergeant, 493rd Quartermaster Depot Company, United States Army

    Notes:

    Military Service:
    Entered active service as a draftee on February 3, 1942 at Scott Field, Illinois. Selected for the Quartermaster Corps, completed basic training, and eventually qualified in the military occupational specialty of Warehouse Foreman (MOS 252). Departed the continental U.S. on October 5, 1942 bound for the Pacific Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with the 493rd Quartermaster Depot Company and participated in the Northern Solomons campaign. Honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant on October 1, 1945 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 Bronze Battle Star, and the WWII Victory Medal.

    Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2281096

    Francis married Michels, Billie Jean on 8 Oct 1946. Billie (daughter of Michels, E. and Patterson, Cordell) was born on 2 Sep 1924 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 12 Sep 2009 in Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Schnepper, M.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. SCHNEPPER, Jeanie Marie  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Dec 1943 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 31 Mar 2024 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 4. Schnepper, William A. 'Corky'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Nov 1946 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 2 Feb 2015 in Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Feb 2015 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. 5. SCHNEPPER, M.E.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Schnepper, M.J. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Francis1)

    Family/Spouse: Patridge, L.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Patridge  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 7. Patridge  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  SCHNEPPER, Jeanie MarieSCHNEPPER, Jeanie Marie Descendancy chart to this point (1.Francis1) was born on 7 Dec 1943 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 31 Mar 2024 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SCHN.J012
    • _MEMR: 6 Apr 2024, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Jeanie Marie Hall Obituary
    Jeanie Marie Hall, 80, of Clay City, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, March 31, 2024.



    Jeanie was born January 8, 1944 in Richland County, Illinois, the daughter of Francis Frederick "Sam" and Billie Jean (Michels) Schnepper. She was married to Gerald "Butch" Hall, and he preceded her in death on December 11, 2008.



    Jeanie was best known for owning the 111 Club in Clay City for 42 years, but she was much more than just a business owner. She treated her customers and her community as family. Jeanie held benefits for people in need, hosting bike and Jeep runs, as well as hosting weddings, birthday parties, holiday parties, and family get-togethers. Jeanie enjoyed Bingo trips with her brother, Corky, and friends, going on cruises, attending auctions, working puzzles, playing cards, and mushroom hunting. Jeanie especially loved spending time with her family. She loved being a grandma and was proud of her new role as a great grandma.

    Jeanie was also a member of Clay City Baptist Church.



    Jeanie is survived by her daughter, Alesia (Victor Tenney) Klingler of Clay City; son, G. Bryan Hall II of Chicago, IL; grandchildren, Kelsea (Damian Jeffro) Klingler of Marion, IL and Kenzea Klingler of Fort Myers, FL; great grandchildren, Reagan Jeffro and Daxton Jeffro; siblings, Micheal Schnepper and Mary Jo (Larry) Patridge; sister-in-law, Roberta Schnepper; and several nieces and nephews.



    She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, William "Corky" Schnepper.



    Cremation Rites will be accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held for Jeanie at 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City, with a visitation beginning at 1:00 until service time at the funeral home.



    Memorials can be made to Clay County Hospice or Clay County Cancer Crusaders.

    Family/Spouse: HALL, G.B.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Schnepper, William A. 'Corky'Schnepper, William A. 'Corky' Descendancy chart to this point (1.Francis1) was born on 23 Nov 1946 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 2 Feb 2015 in Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Feb 2015 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SCHN.W005
    • _FGRAVE: 142148028
    • Military Service: Viet Nam War, United States Army
    • Funeral: 7 Feb 2015, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    William A. “Corky” Schnepper, 68, of rural Rinard, died at 9:35 a.m., Monday, February 2, 2015 at his home.

    Corky was a retired truck driver, former owner of “Corky’s Bar” in Clay City, and had also worked in the oil fields. He served in Vietnam as a member of the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and the Centralia Area Fold-Em Club. He was also an avid golfer, poker player, die-hard Cubs fan and classic car enthusiast.

    Corky was born November 23, 1946 in Sailor Springs, the son of Francis (Sam) and Billie Jean (Michels) Schnepper.

    He is survived by his wife: Roberta (Lamb) Schnepper; two daughters and son-in-law: Kristin and Joey Hale and Ericka Lamb and fiancé Phillip Spicer; brother and sister-in-law: Michael and Jodi Schnepper; two sisters and brother-in-law: Jeanie Hall and Mary Jo and Larry Patridge; five grandchildren: Nicole Wells, Jesse Miller, Jerron Thilker, Destiny Lamb and Brittny Spicer; along with several nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Beverly, baby daughter: Sondra, and ex-wife: Vickie.

    A funeral service for Corky Schnepper was held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with Pastor Brad Harris officiating.

    Interment followed in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, where military honors were presented.

    Memorial donations to Clay County Animal Rescue Shelter (CCARS).

    Buried:
    Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military honors.

    Family/Spouse: Frank, Beverly Gayle. Beverly (daughter of Frank, Galen and Holcomb, Inez Alta) was born on 15 May 1949 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 6 May 1968 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Schnepper, Sondra Lynn  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Apr 1967 in Illinois; died on 5 May 1968 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Family/Spouse: LAMB, R.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: MILANEC, Victory Lee 'Vickie'. Victory (daughter of Milanec, J. and Baldwin, D.) was born on 26 Mar 1942 in Midland County, Michigan; died on 8 May 2011 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Ravellette, D.G.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  SCHNEPPER, M.E. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Francis1)

    Family/Spouse: Bahl, J.L.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Patridge Descendancy chart to this point (2.M.J.2, 1.Francis1)

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Patridge  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 7.  Patridge Descendancy chart to this point (2.M.J.2, 1.Francis1)

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Patridge, Delbert  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1905 in Illinois.

  3. 8.  Schnepper, Sondra LynnSchnepper, Sondra Lynn Descendancy chart to this point (4.William2, 1.Francis1) was born on 20 Apr 1967 in Illinois; died on 5 May 1968 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SCHN.S004
    • _FGRAVE: 20756088

    Notes:

    A one-year-old girl was killed and five other persons injured in a collision of a compact auto and a farm tractor early Sunday on a Clay City road four miles north of Clay City.

    Sandra Lynn Schnepper is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Schnepper; grandparents, Mrs. Inez Newman, Galen Frank, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Schnepper, all of Clay City; great-grandparents, Mrs Laura Schnepper of Sailor Springs, Sam Frank of Clay City and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Holcomb of Flora.
    Private funeral services will be held at the Easley-Padgett Funeral
    Home in Clay City. Friends may call at the funeral home.
    Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, May 5, 1968.



Generation: 4

  1. 9.  Patridge Descendancy chart to this point (6.3, 2.M.J.2, 1.Francis1)

  2. 10.  Patridge, DelbertPatridge, Delbert Descendancy chart to this point (7.3, 2.M.J.2, 1.Francis1) was born in 1905 in Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PATR.D004

    Family/Spouse: ?, G.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]




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