Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

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Negeley, Joseph

Negeley, Joseph

Male 1844 - 1909  (64 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Negeley, JosephNegeley, Joseph was born on 15 Jun 1844; died on 7 Apr 1909; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: NEGL.J003
    • _FGRAVE: 25201103

    Notes:

    Birth:
    NOTE: This surname has been spelled as Negeley; Negley; and Nagle

    Joseph married Kimpling, Magdalene 'Alma' on 21 Oct 1873 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Magdalene (daughter of Kimpling, Jacob C. and Weidner, Rosala) was born on 25 Jan 1854 in Illinois; died on 30 Mar 1941 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Negley, Catherine  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Aug 1874; died on 21 Aug 1874; was buried in Saint Johns Cemetery, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 3. Negley, Martha R.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Sep 1875; died on 11 Jul 1889; was buried in Weidner Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 4. Negley, Mary A.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Oct 1876; died on 21 Nov 1937; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.
    4. 5. Negley, Rosa M.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Dec 1877; died on 14 Nov 1927; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.
    5. 6. Negley, Joseph A.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Aug 1879; died on 20 Aug 1879; was buried in Saint Johns Cemetery, Clay County, Illinois.
    6. 7. Negley, John P.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Aug 1883; died in Sep 1965; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.
    7. 8. Negley, Emma O.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jan 1891 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 Dec 1974 in Red Hills Nursing Home, Sumner, Lawrence County, Illinois; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.
    8. 9. Negley, Valentine Joseph 'Val'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jul 1894; died on 18 Sep 1894; was buried in Weidner Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Negley, Catherine Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 14 Aug 1874; died on 21 Aug 1874; was buried in Saint Johns Cemetery, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: NEGL.C001
    • _FGRAVE: 23143987


  2. 3.  Negley, Martha R. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 15 Sep 1875; died on 11 Jul 1889; was buried in Weidner Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: NEGL.M003
    • _FGRAVE: 22106062


  3. 4.  Negley, Mary A. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 30 Oct 1876; died on 21 Nov 1937; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: NEGL.M002
    • _FGRAVE: 15529917

    Family/Spouse: Zerkel, Zacharia. Zacharia was born on 25 Jun 1866 in Champaign County, Ohio; died in 1961; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Zerkel, Clarna G.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Oct 1896 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 Aug 1980 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

  4. 5.  Negley, Rosa M. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 19 Dec 1877; died on 14 Nov 1927; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: NEGL.R002
    • _FGRAVE: 25201272

    Family/Spouse: Thomann, Henry. Henry was born in 1872 in Illinois; died in 1948. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Thomann, Ezra  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Apr 1902 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 27 Oct 1977 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.
    2. 12. Thomann, Gertrude L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Mar 1906 in Illinois; died on 2 Dec 1991; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

  5. 6.  Negley, Joseph A. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 7 Aug 1879; died on 20 Aug 1879; was buried in Saint Johns Cemetery, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: NEGL.J004
    • _FGRAVE: 23143890


  6. 7.  Negley, John P. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 15 Aug 1883; died in Sep 1965; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: NEGL.J005
    • _FGRAVE: 25201115

    Family/Spouse: Chandler, Gertrude. Gertrude was born on 30 Jul 1887 in Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 23 Jun 1970 in Sumner, Lawrence County, Illinois; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Negley, Galen Clifford  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1907; died in 1980.
    2. 14. Negley, Fern  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1910; died in 1997.
    3. 15. Negley, Lowell K.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1916; died in 2005.
    4. 16. Negley, Dale A.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1918; died in 1978.

  7. 8.  Negley, Emma O.Negley, Emma O. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 5 Jan 1891 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 Dec 1974 in Red Hills Nursing Home, Sumner, Lawrence County, Illinois; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: NEGL.E001
    • _FGRAVE: 25197103

    Notes:

    Mrs. Emma 0. Dasch, 83, of Rt. 2, Noble, died early this morning at the Red Hills Nursing Home, Sumner, where she had been a patient for the past several years.

    Services for Mrs. Dasch will be held in the North Freedom Baptist Church with the Rev. Glen Fehrenbacher officiating. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery.

    Visitation will be in the Summers-Marshall Funeral Home and then at the church day of service.

    Mrs. Dasch was a native of Clay County and was born the daughter of Joseph Negley and Magdalene Kimpling Negley.

    She was married to Elmer C. Dasch on Jan. 22, 1913. He preceded her in death Sept. 24, 1972.

    Mrs. Dasch was a long time member of the North Freedom Baptist Church.

    She leaves three children: Havard Dasch, Austin Dasch and Mrs. Charles (Doris) Galloway, all of Noble. There are 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

    Her parents, her husband, one daughter, one great grandchild and all seven of her brothers and sisters have preceded her in death.


    Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, December 17, 1974.

    Died:
    Mrs. Emma 0. Dasch, 83, of Rt. 2, Noble, died early this morning at the Red Hills Nursing Home, Sumner, where she had been a patient for the past several years.

    Family/Spouse: Dasch, Elmer C.. Elmer was born on 13 Nov 1886 in Illinois; died on 24 Sep 1972; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Dasch, Lanola A.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Apr 1921; died on 4 Apr 1921; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.
    2. 18. Dasch, Doris Loretta  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jun 1922 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 26 Mar 2017 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 28 Mar 2017 in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.
    3. 19. Dasch, Havard Albert  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Sep 1924 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 25 Oct 2017 in Burgin Manor Nursing Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.
    4. 20. Dasch, Austin Dean  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Mar 1931 in Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; died on 12 Feb 2019 in Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 16 Feb 2019 in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

  8. 9.  Negley, Valentine Joseph 'Val' Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 19 Jul 1894; died on 18 Sep 1894; was buried in Weidner Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: NEGL.V001
    • _FGRAVE: 22106068



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Zerkel, Clarna G.Zerkel, Clarna G. Descendancy chart to this point (4.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 5 Oct 1896 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 Aug 1980 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: ZERK.C001
    • _FGRAVE: 15529944

    Family/Spouse: Gross, Agnes M.. Agnes was born in 1902 in Indiana; died in 1975; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Zerkel, Melvin W.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jan 1922 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 3 Nov 2010 in Maryville, Madison County, Illinois; was buried in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, St. Clair County, Illinois.
    2. 22. Zerkel, Herbert Vernon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 May 1923 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 Jan 1945 in Luxembourg, Canton de Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.
    3. 23. Zerkel, Ruth H.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jun 1930 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 25 Oct 2020 in Richland Nursing and Rehab, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

  2. 11.  Thomann, EzraThomann, Ezra Descendancy chart to this point (5.Rosa2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 25 Apr 1902 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 27 Oct 1977 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: THOM.E011
    • _FGRAVE: 25201286

    Notes:

    Ezra Thomann, 75. Rt. 2, Noble, died Thursday at 10:30 p.m. at the Richland Memorial Hospital.

    Mr. Thomann was born in Clay County on April 25, 1902 to Henry and Rosa Negley Thomann. He married Imogene Hamilton Aug. 5, 1925 in Noble.

    Surviving Mr. Thoman are his wife, one son Danny of Noble; a sister, Mrs. Robert Wells of Noble; and two grandchildren. He was a member of the Freedom Baptist Church and 50-year member of the Farm Bureau. Mr. Thoman was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Mrs.
    Rena Dewhirst.

    Services will be at the Freedom Baptist Church with Bro. Glenn Fehrenbacher and Bro. David Trumble officiating. Burial will be in the Freedom Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Cardascio Funeral Home, Noble.

    Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Oct, 1977.

    Contributor: Barbara Bromm (47643809) • tgram63@outlook.com

    Ezra married Hamilton, Imogene on 5 Aug 1925 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois. Imogene was born on 22 Jan 1904 in Illinois; died on 27 Aug 1995; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Thomann, Danny H.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1928; died in 1996.
    2. 25. Thomann, D.H.  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 12.  Thomann, Gertrude L.Thomann, Gertrude L. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Rosa2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 24 Mar 1906 in Illinois; died on 2 Dec 1991; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: THOM.G011
    • _FGRAVE: 51114509

    Family/Spouse: Wells, Robert A.. Robert was born on 7 Aug 1900 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 9 Jan 1981 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Wells, Peggy Rose  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jul 1929 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 16 Jan 2015 in Bartow, Polk County, Florida; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.
    2. 27. Wells, J.R.J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 13.  Negley, Galen Clifford Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1907; died in 1980.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: NEGL.G003


  5. 14.  Negley, Fern Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1910; died in 1997.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: NEGL.F001


  6. 15.  Negley, Lowell K. Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1916; died in 2005.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: NEGL.L001


  7. 16.  Negley, Dale A. Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1918; died in 1978.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: NEGL.D002


  8. 17.  Dasch, Lanola A. Descendancy chart to this point (8.Emma2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 4 Apr 1921; died on 4 Apr 1921; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: DASC.L001
    • _FGRAVE: 25197113


  9. 18.  Dasch, Doris LorettaDasch, Doris Loretta Descendancy chart to this point (8.Emma2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 16 Jun 1922 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 26 Mar 2017 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 28 Mar 2017 in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: DASC.D001
    • _FGRAVE: 177449883
    • Census: 1 May 1940, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 02b
    • Funeral: 28 Mar 2017, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Doris enjoyed reading the bible and had recorded herself reading the entire bible. She took pleasure in crocheting and making ceramics. She often gifted her creations to her friends and family. Doris was known for her smile and her laugh. She laughed easily and often. Doris especially enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a member of Freedom Baptist Church in Noble.

    Doris married Galloway, Charles Enfer on 19 Jun 1942. Charles was born on 10 Nov 1919; died on 13 Dec 2002; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. GALLOWAY, C.  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 19.  Dasch, Havard AlbertDasch, Havard Albert Descendancy chart to this point (8.Emma2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 14 Sep 1924 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 25 Oct 2017 in Burgin Manor Nursing Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: DASC.H001
    • _FGRAVE: 184606629
    • Military Service: World War II, Technician Fourth Grade, Battery A, 771st Field Artillery Battalion, United States Army
    • Census: 1 May 1940, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 02b
    • Funeral: 28 Oct 2017, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Havard A. Dasch, 93, of Olney, formerly of Noble, passed away on October 25, 2017 at Burgin Manor in Olney. He was born on September 14, 1924 in Clay County, IL.

    Havard worked in Evansville, IN for a short time before being drafted into the US Army during WWII. He served in France and Germany and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. After returning home he worked for McDonnell-Douglas in St. Louis. Havard was a pastor for over 50 years for the Olney Baptist Association. Havard briefly pastored and lived in Arizona, but he fell in love with the area. He enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and new cars.

    Havard is survived by his brother, Austin Dasch and wife Bernadine of Noble; Nieces and nephews, Charlotte Bickers, Sandra Harvel, Cindy Foerster, Loretta Sheppard, Steve Dasch, and Bruce Dasch; and several great nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Doris Galloway and infant sister.

    Memorials can be made to Baptist Children’s Home in Carmi.

    Full Military Rites will be performed at the graveside.
    Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home

    Buried:
    Full Military Rites will be performed at the graveside.


  11. 20.  Dasch, Austin DeanDasch, Austin Dean Descendancy chart to this point (8.Emma2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 24 Mar 1931 in Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; died on 12 Feb 2019 in Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 16 Feb 2019 in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: DASC.A001
    • _FGRAVE: 196805014
    • Census: 1 May 1940, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 02b
    • Funeral: 16 Feb 2019, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Austin D. Dasch, 87, of Noble, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Austin was born on March 24, 1931 in Clay County, IL, the son of Elmer and Emma (Negley) Dasch. He married Bernadine (Scherer) on April 20, 1956 and she survives.

    Austin was a member of the Freedom Baptist Church where he was a Deacon and served as a Sunday School teacher. He was also a 4-H Leader and was involved with the 4-H auction for many years. He served on the Noble School Board and Richland Co. SWCS. Austin enjoyed antique tractors and spending time with family and friends. While he will be missed by many, he is with the Lord now.

    Austin is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bernadine Dasch of Noble; Son, Steve Dasch and wife Ellen of Noble; Son, Bruce Dasch and wife Brenda of Noble; Grandchildren, Kyle (Samantha) Dasch, Ryan (Lauren) Dasch, Matthew Dasch, Brittany (Scott) Snyder, Brannon (Randi) Dasch, and Brian (Breanna) Dasch; Great grandchildren, Kale, Rowan, Olivia, Reese, Bailey, Brody, Braelyn, Clara, Halle, Hayden, Coen, Case, and Emma; and several nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Havard Dasch and sister, Doris Galloway.

    Memorials can be made to Baptist Children’s Home in Carmi, IL.

    A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, February 15, 2019 at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney, with burial following at Freedom Baptist Cemetery. Full Military Rites will be performed at the graveside.
    From: https://www.kistler-patterson.com/

    Military Service:
    Full Military Rites will be performed at the graveside.

    Austin married Scherer, Bernadine E. on 20 Apr 1956. Bernadine (daughter of Scherer, R. and Fritschle, E.V.) was born on 24 Apr 1930 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 15 May 2021 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Dasch, S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 30. Dasch, B.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 21.  Zerkel, Melvin W.Zerkel, Melvin W. Descendancy chart to this point (10.Clarna3, 4.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 5 Jan 1922 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 3 Nov 2010 in Maryville, Madison County, Illinois; was buried in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, St. Clair County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: ZIRK.M001
    • _FGRAVE: 66028713
    • Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th 'Thunderbird' Infantry Division, United States Army

    Notes:

    Melvin W. Zerkel, 88, of Maryville, died at 8:35 a.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.

    Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Herr Funeral Home in Collinsville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Meadow Heights Baptist Church in Collinsville with Reverend Jim Donahue officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery in Fairview Heights.

    Mr. Zerkel was born January 5, 1922, in Noble, the son of Clarna and Agnes (Gross) Zerkel. He married Elen Durham on March 20, 1954. She survives.

    He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a POW at the end of the war. He received the Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and was awarded a Purple Heart. He was a member of Meadow Heights Baptist Church in Collinsville.

    Mr. Zerkel is survived by his wife, Elen Zerkel, of Maryville; son, Randal (Kalene) Zerkel, of Greenville; daughter, Elena (Dean) Pabst, of Normal; daughter, Carolyn (Greg) Sutter, of O'Fallon; son, Dennis (Leann) Zerkel, of Glen Carbon; sister, Ruth Clinton, of Olney; 10 grandchildren, Amanda and Emily Zerkel, Heather (John) Anderson, Joel (Rebecca) Pabst, Rachel (Zack) Barnett, Melanie, Jordan and Taylor Sutter, Emelia (Justin) Proctor and Michael Zerkel; and two great-grandchildren, Stella and Gabriel Pabst.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarna and Agnes Zerkel, and one brother, Herbert.

    Memorials may be made to Meadow Heights Baptist Church Building Fund.

    Condolences may be made at www.herrfuneral.com.

    Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL) - Nov. 4, 2010

    Family/Spouse: Durham, E.E.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Zimmerman, Clarence  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1914 in Illinois.

  2. 22.  Zerkel, Herbert VernonZerkel, Herbert Vernon Descendancy chart to this point (10.Clarna3, 4.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 12 May 1923 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 Jan 1945 in Luxembourg, Canton de Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: ZERK.H001
    • _FGRAVE: 15529935
    • Military Service: World War II, Corporal, 335th Field Artillery Battalion, United States Army

    Notes:

    Military Service:
    ID: 36614816
    Branch of Service: U.S. Army
    Hometown: Cook County, IL
    Status: Died Of Wounds


  3. 23.  Zerkel, Ruth H.Zerkel, Ruth H. Descendancy chart to this point (10.Clarna3, 4.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 2 Jun 1930 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 25 Oct 2020 in Richland Nursing and Rehab, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: ZERK.R002
    • _FGRAVE: 217726631

    Notes:

    Ruth H. Clinton, 90, of Olney passed away Sunday evening, October 25, 2020 from complications of Covid-19 at Richland Nursing & Rehab in Olney.

    Ruth Helen (Zerkel) Clinton was born on June 2, 1930 in Clay County to Clarna G. and Agnes (Gross) Zerkel.

    She attended Pleasant Dale country school in Pixley Township, Clay County. She also attended Noble High School.

    After graduation in 1948, she worked at Clay County Farm Bureau in Louisville, IL until her marriage to James T. Clinton on March 30, 1951. She lived in Noble, IL until July 1982 when she and James moved to Olney.

    Ruth was a very talented seamstress and passed on her love of sewing to both of her daughters. She worked at Musgrove Apparel doing alterations for 7 years and did clothing alterations at home for 20 years. She also worked at Kex Products for 18 years.

    She was a long-time member of Freedom Baptist Church north of Noble, where she served as pianist for several years.
    Her children have many fond memories of sitting with her at the piano, singing church hymns and children’s songs.

    Ruth was a wonderful cook and enjoyed making big meals for her family. Her children and many others especially loved her homemade pies.

    Her husband James (Jim) Taylor Clinton preceded her in death on May 10, 2012.

    She is survived by son Richard (Karen) of Olney, daughter Janice of Olney, daughter Brenda (Steve) Francis of Olney, and son Paul D. (Sherry) of Wheeler, IL.

    Five grandchildren: Eric Francis, David (Dawn) Francis and Amy (Ben) Snowden, Abby (Dustin) Phillips, and Taylor Clinton. Two step-grandchildren: Tom (Angela) Courtney and Allen (Lena) Courtney

    Five great -grandchildren: Emmett and Auri Francis, Rhett and Beckett Phillips, and Murphy Snowden. Seven step-great-grandchildren: Hailey and Emalee Courtney, and Shyam, Brooklyn, and Madison Courtney. She is also survived by 2 nephews and 2 nieces.

    Besides her husband James, she was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Corporal Herbert Zerkel and brother, Melvin Zerkel.

    Memorials in Ruth’s honor can be made to Carmi Baptist Children’s Home, c/o Freedom Baptist Church.

    There will be a Drive Thru Visitation from 12-1 PM at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home. A private family service will be held at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at the North Freedom Cemetery following the service.

    Family and friends are invited to attend the graveside service at North Freedom Cemetery. Anyone wishing to attend the burial service is requested to wear a mask and maintain social distancing, per the family request.

    Ruth married Clinton, James Taylor on 30 Mar 1951. James was born on 19 Jul 1920 in Jefferson County, Illinois; died on 10 May 2012 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Clinton, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 33. Clinton, B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 34. Clinton, Richard L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jul 1953 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 1 Jul 2021 in Helia Healthcare, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.
    4. 35. Clinton, Paul David 'PD'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Feb 1959 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 2 Jan 2022 in Wheeler, Jasper County, Illinois; was buried in Bailey Cemetery, Wheeler, Jasper County, Illinois.

  4. 24.  Thomann, Danny H. Descendancy chart to this point (11.Ezra3, 5.Rosa2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1928; died in 1996.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: THOM.D030


  5. 25.  Thomann, D.H.Thomann, D.H. Descendancy chart to this point (11.Ezra3, 5.Rosa2, 1.Joseph1)

  6. 26.  Wells, Peggy RoseWells, Peggy Rose Descendancy chart to this point (12.Gertrude3, 5.Rosa2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 23 Jul 1929 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 16 Jan 2015 in Bartow, Polk County, Florida; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WELL.P001
    • _FGRAVE: 141433178

    Notes:

    Peggy worked at Tresslar's and J.C. Penney's for 20 years, and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Olney. She was a member of the Olney Women's Club and the Hospital Auxiliary. Peggy enjoyed traveling and liked to visit the ocean. She loved to spend time with her family.

    Peggy married Boxell, Norman Neil on 8 Sep 1948. Norman (son of Boxell, Lewis Elbridge and Foust, Nellie Lee) was born on 5 Jun 1928; died on 20 Sep 2010 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 27.  Wells, J.R.J.Wells, J.R.J. Descendancy chart to this point (12.Gertrude3, 5.Rosa2, 1.Joseph1)

  8. 28.  GALLOWAY, C. Descendancy chart to this point (18.Doris3, 8.Emma2, 1.Joseph1)

    C. married Foerster, H.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 29.  Dasch, S. Descendancy chart to this point (20.Austin3, 8.Emma2, 1.Joseph1)

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


  10. 30.  Dasch, B. Descendancy chart to this point (20.Austin3, 8.Emma2, 1.Joseph1)

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



Generation: 5

  1. 31.  Zimmerman, ClarenceZimmerman, Clarence Descendancy chart to this point (21.Melvin4, 10.Clarna3, 4.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1914 in Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: ZIMM.C007

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

    Children:
    1. 36. Zimmerman, M.  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 32.  Clinton, J. Descendancy chart to this point (23.Ruth4, 10.Clarna3, 4.Mary2, 1.Joseph1)

  3. 33.  Clinton, B. Descendancy chart to this point (23.Ruth4, 10.Clarna3, 4.Mary2, 1.Joseph1)

    Family/Spouse: Francis, S.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 34.  Clinton, Richard L.Clinton, Richard L. Descendancy chart to this point (23.Ruth4, 10.Clarna3, 4.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 27 Jul 1953 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 1 Jul 2021 in Helia Healthcare, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CLIN.R001
    • _FGRAVE: 229051544
    • Military Service: Viet Nam War, United States Navy

    Notes:

    Richard L. Clinton, 67, of Olney, Illinois, died on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Helia Healthcare.

    Richard was born on July 27, 1953 in Olney, the son of James Taylor Clinton and Ruth Helen Zerkel. He married Karen (Rayborn) on September 13, 2020 at Rotary Park in Olney, and she survives.

    Richard proudly served in the United States Navy from December 3, 1971 to December of 1977. He was a Vietnam War Veteran and served on the USS Ouelett DE 1077 and the USS Knox DE 1057. He served in the Pacific Ocean area off Vietnam, the Philippines, and the Hawaiian Islands.

    Richard grew up in Noble, Illinois. He lived many years in Tucson, Arizona and Noel, Missouri. Richard loved motorsports, especially NASCAR, Harley Davidsons, and football. Most of all, Richard loved his family.

    Richard is survived by his wife, Karen Clinton; step-sons, Tom (Angela) Courtney and Allen (Lena) Courtney; step-grandchildren, Shyan, Brooklyn, Hailey, Madison, and Emalee Courtney; sisters, Janice Clinton of Olney and Brenda (Steve) Francis of Olney; brother, Paul (Sherry) Clinton of Wheeler; nephews, Eric Francis, David (Dawn) Francis, and Taylor Clinton; nieces, Amy (Ben) Snowden and Abigail (Dustin) Phillips; great-niece, Auri Francis; great-nephews, Emmett Francis, Murphy Snowden, Rhett Phillips, and Beckett Phillips.

    He was preceded in death by his parents. Cremation Rites will be accorded.

    A Graveside Service for Richard will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Freedom Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Chris Spenner officiating. Full Military Rites will be performed at the graveside.

    Memorials can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project

    Military Service:
    Richard proudly served in the United States Navy from December 3, 1971 to December of 1977. He was a Vietnam War Veteran and served on the USS Ouelett DE 1077 and the USS Knox DE 1057. He served in the Pacific Ocean area off Vietnam, the Philippines, and the Hawaiian Islands.


  5. 35.  Clinton, Paul David 'PD'Clinton, Paul David 'PD' Descendancy chart to this point (23.Ruth4, 10.Clarna3, 4.Mary2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 3 Feb 1959 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 2 Jan 2022 in Wheeler, Jasper County, Illinois; was buried in Bailey Cemetery, Wheeler, Jasper County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CLIN.P001
    • _FGRAVE: 235537674
    • Funeral: 8 Jan 2022, Meyer Funeral Home, Newton, Jasper County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Paul David, also known to his family and friends as “PD” was born on February 3, 1959, in Olney, Illinois, the son of James Taylor and Ruth Helen (Zerkel) Clinton. He married Sherry Elmore on March 26, 1983, at the First Baptist Church in Newton, Illinois.

    Paul graduated from Noble High School in 1977.

    Paul worked at Prairie Farms Dairy in Olney for 13 years. He then worked for over 20 years as an IBEW Journeyman wireman electrician for Lytle Electric of Robinson, Illinois.

    Paul was a member of the Freedom Baptist Church near Noble, Illinois. He enjoyed traveling with Sherry on his BMW motorcycle, deer hunting, crappie fishing, tinkering in his shop and spending time with his family, especially his grandsons.

    Paul is survived by:

    Wife of 38 years - Sherry Clinton of Wheeler, Illinois

    2 Children - Abigail and husband Dustin Phillips of Franklin, Kentucky and Taylor Clinton of Evansville, Indiana

    2 Grandsons - Rhett Phillips and Beckett Phillips

    2 Sisters - Janice Clinton of Olney, Illinois and Brenda and husband Steve Francis of Washington, Illinois

    Father-in-law - Roscoe Elmore of Wheeler, Illinois

    Paul was preceded in death by his parents, brother Richard Clinton and mother-in-law Edith Elmore.

    Paul married Elmore, S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. Clinton, A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 38. Clinton, T.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 6

  1. 36.  Zimmerman, M.Zimmerman, M. Descendancy chart to this point (31.Clarence5, 21.Melvin4, 10.Clarna3, 4.Mary2, 1.Joseph1)

  2. 37.  Clinton, A. Descendancy chart to this point (35.Paul5, 23.Ruth4, 10.Clarna3, 4.Mary2, 1.Joseph1)

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


  3. 38.  Clinton, T. Descendancy chart to this point (35.Paul5, 23.Ruth4, 10.Clarna3, 4.Mary2, 1.Joseph1)



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