Brown, Elmer E.

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• Reference Number: BROW.E005
• _FGRAVE: 28483524

Family/Spouse: Sparling, Winnie May. Winnie was born on 9 Apr 1892 in Jasper County, Illinois; died on 13 Sep 1970 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Evans, C. Irene. C. (daughter of Evans, Ezra E. and Fairleigh, Katie Belle) was born on 14 Mar 1908 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 13 May 2001 in Doctors Health and Rehabilitation Center, Salem, Marion County, Illinois; was buried on 15 May 2001 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Shoe Factory Worker
• Reference Number: LIST.B002
• _FGRAVE: 144096759

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Mrs. Beulah “Juanita” Hilderbrand, 100, of Clay City, Illinois, died at 2:05 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2015, at the Burge House in Flora, Illinois.

Juanita was born on February 11, 1915, to Adolf and Winnie May (Sparling) Lister in Ingraham, Illinois. On May 29, 1930, Juanita married Delbert Madison Hilderbrand in Clay County, Illinois. Juanita spent her life as a homemaker. She dedicated her life to the care and upbringing of her family.

Juanita is survived by her daughter, Betty Eastin; sons,, Thomas J. Hilderbrand, Ronald Ray Hilderbrand, Sr. and wife Ruth; daughter-in-law, Fran Hilderbrand; twelve grandchildren, Sharon Kay Ashlock, Debbie Goodman and husband Matt, Darrell Hilderbrand and wife Misty, Kenny Hilderbrand, Wayne Hilderbrand and wife Tammy, Phil Hilderbrand and wife Wanda, Kenneth McCullough, Ronnie Ray Hilderbrand, Jr., Angela West, Gary Hilderbrand and wife Connie, Troy Hilderbrand and wife Stacy, Charles Hilderbrand; brothers, Paul Brown and wife Dorothy, Dean Brown and wife Shirley, Norman Newstedt and wife Virginia; sister, Noma Fern Ingleson; 41 great-grandchildren, 37 great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great- Grandchild.

Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, Adolf and Winnie May Lister, husband, Delbert Hilderbrand, son, Jerry Hilderbrand, son-in-law, Richard Eastin, grandchildren, Linda Rae Snell, Paul David Snell, Jerry Don Snell, Connie Thomas, and Frankie Hilderbrand; brothers, Steve, Grant, and Harvey, and sisters, Peg, Zella, Doris, and Evelyn.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2015, at Kohn Funeral Home in Flora, IL.

Visitation will be from 12 – 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2015, at Kohn Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Clay City Cemetery in Clay City, IL.

Expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to Clay County Hospice or Clay County Animal Rescue and Shelter (CCARS) and may be received at the funeral home.

Beulah married Hilderbrand, Delbert Madison on 29 May 1930 in Clay County, Illinois. Delbert (son of Hilderband, Charles 'Charley' and Shock, Emma Francis) was born on 6 Oct 1909 in Illinois; died on 14 May 2004; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: BROW.Z001
• _FGRAVE: 117951059

Family/Spouse: Austin, Edmiston A. 'Ed'. Edmiston was born on 29 Sep 1906; died on 5 Jul 1978; was buried in Hall Cemetery, Blue Mound, Macon County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: BROW.S015
• _FGRAVE: 102084993
• Military Service: Wold War II, Staff Sergeant, United States Army
• Census: 6 Apr 1940, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 04a

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Steven S. Brown, 95, of Decatur, IL, passed away 5:25 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2012, at McKinley Court Care Center, with his family by his side.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, at Salem Baptist Church, Decatur.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 23, at the church. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, are assisting the family with the arrangements.

Steven was born June 29, 1917, in S. , IL, the son of Elmer and Winnie Brown. He married Dorothy F. Payne on June 26, 1943 in Morganfield, KY.

Steven was a WWII Army veteran, receiving the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Army Good Conduct Metal. He was a 50 year member of Salem Baptist Church. Steven was an ordained minister and would often fill in at the pulpit and was involved with the visitation ministry, visiting nursing homes, hospitals and those shut-in.

Steven was a retired Airmail clerk with the USPS. He enjoyed watching sports and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.

Surviving are his wife Dorothy of 69 years, of Decatur; sons Rick (Kathy) Brown of Covington, GA, Dennis Brown of Decatur, IL, and Steven (Angie) Brown of Rock Hill, SC; two grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; brothers Dean (Shirley) Brown of Clay City, IL and Paul (Dorothy) Brown of W. Frankfort, IL; and sister Noma Inglesten of FL.

Steven was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and four sisters.

Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard.

Buried:
Section 14

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• Reference Number: BROW.G008
• _FGRAVE: 115067852
• Military Service: Korean War, Sergeant First Class, United States Army
• Military Service: World War II, United States Army

Family/Spouse: Sweet, Anita. Anita was born in 1912; died in 1986. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: BROW.D009
• _FGRAVE: 69522563

Doris married Cookson, Morris Bertrude in 1966. Morris was born in 1914; died in 1998. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Minister, School Teacher
• Reference Number: BROW.R004
• Funeral: 2 Dec 2023, Trinity Methodist Church, West Frankfort, Franklin County, Illinois

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Obituary
Roscoe Paul Brown, 96

Pastor Paul Brown passed away Sunday, November 19th, 2023, While a patient at Herrin Community Hospital, Herrin, Illinois.

Paul Brown was born February 15th, 1927, to Elmer and Winne Brown, Ingraham, Illinois. He grew up in Clay City He had eleven siblings, of which ten have proceeded him in death. His younger brother Dean Brown (Shirley), Clay City survives.

In 1945 he dedicated his life to service in the Lord’s work and attended McKendree College, Lebanon, IL, where he finished attending college and completed Seminary and was ordained a minister of the Methodist Church, He also was a licensed schoolteacher.

While interning at a small country church outside Brownstown, IL (Sefton) he met and married Fern Lofland, Smith, who proceeded him in death. To this union were three children, Phillip (Betty) Brown, LaFontaine, IN. Carole Brown Zanton (Jay), Centralia IL, who proceeded him in death on May 20, 2019, and Matthew (Robin) Brown, Covington, OH. He had 18 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. While a pastor at Goreville, IL. He met and married his second wife, Dorothy James, West Frankfort, who proceeded him in death on May 9, 2019. Dorothy had three sons, Mike James, West Frankfort, IL., deceased, Dennis (Marianne) James, Carterville, IL., and Greg (Laura) James, also from Carterville, and son-in-law Jay Zanton.

During his life he pastored several Methodist Churches and charges throughout Southern Illinois, including Belmont, Mulberry Grove, Brownstown, Carrier Mills, Noble, Goreville, Antioch (West Frankfort), Vergennes, Galatia, Raleigh, and Broughton

He was a dedicated believer in inter-faith community relationships. He helped create ministerial alliances in several communities. In 1969, while at Noble, Paul along with Bob Phillips and Joe Eggebrecht founded the annual Noble Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner which continues today. Paul has officiated at funerals and weddings, which are too numerous to count. He had a passion to visit the sick and infirm. He will be greatly missed.

Services and interment are being provided by Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort, Illinois. Visitation is 5 – 8 PM Friday, December 01, 2023, at Trinity Methodist church, 304 N Sunny Slope St., West Frankfort, Illinois 62896. The Funeral services will also be at Trinity Methodist church, on Saturday December 02. 2023 at 11 AM. Officiating this service will be Scott Johnson and Danny Motta. Interment is immediately following at Denning Cemetery, West Frankfort.

Family/Spouse: Lofland, F.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ?, Dorothy. Dorothy died on 19 May 2019. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: BROW.N001
• _FGRAVE: 36900375
• Funeral: 2 Jul 2002, Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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Died:
Peggy died at home.

Buried:
Plot: Lot 2 - 1 Div - Row 25

Nona married Hasler, Virgil Warren on 3 Jun 1947 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky. Virgil (son of Hasler, Harry E. and Ireland, Lellah Edna) was born on 23 Oct 1926 in Chaffee, Scott County, Missouri; died on 23 Mar 2017 in Salem, Marion County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: BROW.E009
• _FGRAVE: 63836753

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

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• Reference Number: HILD.B002
• _FGRAVE: 238139450
• Census: 6 Apr 1940, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 04a

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Betty Jeanne Eastin was born April 4, 1931 to Delbert and Juanita Hilderbrand. She grew up in Clay City Illinois. She was a single Mom to three children, Jerry Snell, Linda Snell, and Paul David Snell when she met the love of her life, Richard Eastin. On June 5, 1953, she and Richard married. From this beautiful union two girls were born, Sharon Ashlock and Connie Thomas. In 1959 they moved their family to Oklahoma.
Betty loved being a member of the Moose Lodge and helping with Special Olympics. She enjoyed spending weekends with her grandchildren at the lake or just enjoying a cookout. She also enjoyed crosswords puzzles, anything outside including gardening. Betty worked at Love's Country Store for many years before retiring. Betty passed peacefully in Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 90.
She is preceded in death by her Father Delbert Hilderbrand, Mother Juanita Hilderbrand, Husband Richard Eastin, infant son Paul David Snell, daughters Linda Snell, and Connie Thomas, and son Jerry Snell. Her brothers, Tom Hilderbrand, Jerry Hilderbrand, and Ron Hilderbrand. Her son in Law Vernon Ashlock, daughter in law Terri Snell and great-grandchildren Garrett Rice and Alyssa Moffitt.

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

Betty married Eastin, R.C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: HILD.G001
• Military Service: Korean War, United States Army
• Funeral: 14 Jun 2014, Kohn Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

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Mr. Gerald A. "Jerry" Hilderbrand, 81, of Louisville, Illinois, died at 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at his home.

Jerry was born on July 20, 1932, to Delbert and Beulah Juanita (Lister) Hilderbrand. On December 17, 1953, Jerry married Floretta "Fran" Vail at Trinity Methodist Church in Flora.

Jerry worked at the Flora Shoe Factory and several other local businesses, and he later worked in the feed mill at Effingham – Clay FS in Louisville.

Jerry proudly chose to honor his country by serving in the United States Army.

He was a member of Bloom Baptist Church in Flora and the Louisville American Legion Post #914, and past member of the Flora Moose Lodge #1384, Flora Eagles Lodge #2494, and Flora V.F.W Post #3999.

Jerry loved fishing, hunting, and finding mushrooms. He enjoyed listening to the Cardinals games and was the biggest fan of his grandkids' sporting events. Above all, Jerry loved spending time with his family, friends, and two beloved dogs, Buddy and Pretty Girl.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Fran; mother, Juanita Hilderbrand; children, Debbie Goodman and husband Matt, Darel Hilderbrand and wife Misty, Kenny Hilderbrand and wife Barb, Wayne Hilderbrand and wife Tammy, Phil Hilderbrand and wife Wanda; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; a sister, Betty Eastin;and brothers, Ronnie Hilderbrand and Tom Hilderbrand.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Delbert Hilderbrand, son, Frank Lynn Hilderbrand, and brother-in-law, Richard Eastin.

Funeral services will be Saturday, June 14, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at Kohn Funeral Home in Flora, IL.

Visitation will be held Friday, June 13, 2014, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Kohn Funeral Home.

Interment will follow at Clay City Cemetery in Clay City, IL, with military honors.

Expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to Clay County Animal Rescue and Shelter (CCARS).

Buried:
Interment will follow at Clay City Cemetery in Clay City, IL, with military honors.

Gerald married VAIL, F.F. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: HILD.T003
• Census: 6 Apr 1940, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 04a
• Funeral: 4 Nov 2016, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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He retired from the Village of Clay City as a warehouse clerk. He had been a member of the Civil Defense.

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• Reference Number: HILD.R002
• _FGRAVE: 203834159

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Ronnie R. Hilderbrand, 75, of Sailor Springs, Illinois, passed away at 1:04 a.m., Saturday, October 12, 2019, surrounded by family at his home.

Ronnie was born in Olney, Illinois, on December 30, 1943, to Delbert and Juanita (Sparling) Hilderbrand. He married Ruth (Atchason) Hilderbrand on January 3, 1964, at the Sailor Springs Christian Church Parsonage.

Ronnie worked as a roustabout in the oil fields and later as a farm hand for Laughton Farms. He was a member of the Sailor Springs Christian Church. He was a member of the Sailor Springs Ruritan for many years, where he was the “head chowder maker”. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping. He also liked to garden and tinker in the garage. Most of all, he loved his family.

Ronnie is survived by his wife, Ruth Hilderbrand of Sailor Springs, IL; children, Ronnie Hilderbrand, Jr. and special friend Kitty of Clay City, IL, Angie Spitzner and husband Bill of Clay City, IL, Gary Hilderbrand and wife Connie of Olney, IL, Troy Hilderbrand and wife Stacy of Rinard, IL, and Charlie Hilderbrand and special friend, Molly of Sailor Springs, IL; grandchildren, James Hilderbrand and wife Amber of California, Jacob Oates and wife Elizabeth of Louisville, IL, Caden Hilderbrand of Clay City, IL, Ray Sullens of Rinard, IL, Tyler Sullens and special friend Paige of Louisville, IL, Brody Hilderbrand of Sailor Springs, IL, Ali Hilderbrand of Clay City, IL, and Cooper Hilderbrand of Clay City, IL; step-grandchildren, Hanna Spitzner of Bible Grove, IL, Malachi Spitzner of Clay City, IL, Brandy Lane of Olney, IL, and Bridgett Sloan of Olney, IL; great-grandchildren, Vincent, Caden, Carrson, Ava, and Isabella; step-great-grandchildren, Kayli, Rory, Michael, Cody, Lacie, Madisson, Allison, Mariah, and Becca; step-great-great-grandchildren, Paige, Aaliyah, Brylie, Bentley, and Tenzley; and sister, Betty Eastin of Woodward, OK.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Jerry Hilderbrand and Tom Hilderbrand.

Cremation rites were accorded as per Ronnie’s wishes. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Ronnie’s family or Clay County Hospice.

Died:
Mr. Ronnie R. Hilderbrand, 75, of Sailor Springs, Illinois, passed away at 1:04 a.m., Saturday, October 12, 2019, surrounded by family at his home.

Ronald married Atchason, R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: AUST.O001
• _FGRAVE: 215006149

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Orville Lee Austin, age 75 of Alvin, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at HCA Houston Health Care in Webster, Texas. Orville was born May 2, 1945 in Decatur, Illinois and was a longtime resident of Alvin.

He proudly served in his country in the United States Navy and retired as a Sergeant for the Texas Department of Corrections Ramsey Unit. Orville took great pride in his job as a corrections officer and took great pride in his unit.

He is preceded in death by his former wife, Mary Austin; parents, Edmiston and Zalla Austin.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Scott Funeral Home. Graveside Services will held at 12:30 PM Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas.

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

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• Reference Number: BROW.C022

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

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

S.E. married Rose, L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

M.J. married Miller, E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: HASL.P003
• _FGRAVE: 24056669

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• Reference Number: HASL.H003
• _FGRAVE: 24056720

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• Reference Number: GOWI.H001
• _FGRAVE: 27449782
• Military Service: Viet Nam War, Private First Class, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division

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PFC Co E 3 MAR DIV
Vietnam PH

Pfc Gowin arrived in Vietnam 22 October 1968, and was assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. He was killed by artillery/mortar fire during a combat operation near the DMZ, Quang Tri Province, S Vietnam.

Buried:
Row 22

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• Reference Number: SNEL.L002
• _FGRAVE: 24070657

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• Reference Number: SNEL.J001
• _FGRAVE: 50820735

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from Woodward News, Woodward, Ok. dated April 8, 2010

Jerry Don Snell, 58 year old Woodward resident, died Monday, April 5, 2010 in Oklahoma City. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 Thursday, April 8, 2010 at the Billings Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rick Mercer officiating. Interment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery.

Jerry Don Snell was born on July 25, 1951 in Clay City, Illinois to Richard Calvin and Betty Jeane (Hilderbrand) Eastin. He was reared in Woodward and graduated from Woodward High School. Jerry worked in the oil field for various companies and lived in several different towns, including Yukon, Mustang and Edmond. He returned to Woodward in 1986 and has lived here since that time. Jerry had been working as a Driller for Goober Drilling until his health forced him to retire. He was united in marriage to Terrie Stewart on December 26, 2009 in Woodward, Oklahoma.

He attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He enjoyed camping, fishing, motorcycles, boating, but most of all he enjoyed hunting and OU football. His greatest love was his grandchildren and riding his motorcycle. He was a member of the ABATE Northwest Chapter.

He is survived by his wife Terrie Snell of the home; his mother, Betty Eastin of Woodward; mother-in-law, Betty Howe and father-in-law, Ed Howe of Yukon; one sister, Sharon Ashlock of Woodward; Jerry and Terrie's children, Sandy and Darrell Ingraham of Norman, Desarae and Will Childers of Mooreland, Nichole Gartrell of Woodward, Stephen Canning of Guthrie, Kaylnn Snell of the home, Amy and Jason Ferguson of Kingston, Charles and Dixie Taylor of Elk City, David and Donna Taylor of Woodward, Bryan Taylor of Woodward, 16 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends, Kent Anderson, Doyle Kells, Jack Price, Tony Coursney, Richard Hargraves, Jason Ferguson, Billy Bohn and his ABATE brothers and sisters.

He was preceded in death by his father, grandfather, Delbert Hilderbrand, two sisters, Linda Snell and Connie Thomas and an infant brother David Snell.

Remembrances may be shared online at www.billingsfuneralhomewoodward.com

Jerry married Stewart, Terry Lynn on 26 Dec 2009 in Woodward, Woodward County, Oklahoma. Terry was born on 18 Jul 1955 in Woodward, Woodward County, Oklahoma; died on 17 May 2017 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Woodward, Woodward County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: SNEL.P002

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• Reference Number: HILD.F001

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