Bible, Jeff

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

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• Occupation: Retired Farmer
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Drue married Goodman, Dorothy Oma on 2 Nov 1922. Dorothy was born on 8 Mar 1905 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 30 Jan 2002; was buried in Red Brush Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGRAVE: 237338802
• Military Service: World War II, Traffic Regulation Company, Sergeant, 484th Transportation Corps, United States Army

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LOUISVILLE – Cleo Andrew Bible, 98, of Louisville, passed away at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2022, at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia.

Cleo was born at home on September 23, 1923, in Louisville, the son of Drue Bible and Dorothy Oma (Goodman). He married June L. Clark on July 18, 1942, in St. Louis, and they shared 79 years of marriage. Cleo joined the Army on January 23, 1945 in Chicago, served in the Army as a Sergeant. He received a Meritorious Unit Award, Army of Occupation Medal (Japan), Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon w/1 Bronze Battle Star, Victory Medal (Philippines), Liberation Ribbon w/1 Bronze Battle Star, and a Good Conduct Medal. His date of separation from the military was October 27, 1946 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Cleo worked as a carpenter and farmer. He was a member of the Red Brush Christian Church and a deacon for several years. Cleo went to Florida in the winter for many years and he loved to fish wherever he was. He was a devoted, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

Cleo is survived by his wife June, of Louisville, his 3 children: Sandra (Bob) Porter, of Louisville, Jerry Bible, of Louisville, and Gary (Pamela) Bible, of Flora; 8 grandchildren: 11 + great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren.

Cleo was preceded in death by his parents, brother; Jeff Bible, sisters; Lillian Mills, Doris Stortzum and Sylvia DeVore, and great grandchild; Amanda Brank.

Graveside services honoring the life of Cleo will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Red Brush Cemetery in Louisville with Darren Barbee officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Red Brush Christian Church and will be accepted through the funeral home. The McGriff & Triplett Funeral Home in Louisville is entrusted with the care and arrangements. Due to health concerns related to COVID-19, it is recommended that you please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

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Entered active service as a draftee on 23 January 1945 at Chicago, Illinois. Trained as a Rifleman and specialized as a Railway Conductor (058), he departed the Continental U.S. on 8 July 1945 bound for the Pacific Theater of operations. Served with the 484th Transportation Corps Traffic Regulation Company through the Luzon Campaign. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, The American Campaign Medal, The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 bronze battle star, The Philippines Liberation Medal with 1 bronze star and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorable discharge as a Sergeant on 27 October 1946 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois.

(This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.)

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=1943368

Cleo married Clark, J.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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• _FGRAVE: 181353480

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Doris Lee (Bible) Stortzum went home to her heavenly father on Friday, July 7, 2017.

She is survived by her husband of 71+ years, August Stortzum. Doris was born in 1928 and was the daughter of Drue and Dorothy Bible of Louisville, Illinois.

August and Doris were blessed with their children, Michael and his wife Sharon of Gays, IL; Shelia Winders (husband Charles Winders d) of Cincinnati, OH; and Vicki Parker and husband Del of Atlanta, Georgia; their grandchildren, Ramona Stortzum Holdren, Erik (& wife Tara) Stortzum, Jason (& wife Amy) Winders, Amanda (& husband Michael) Winders Pazzo, Joshua Stortzum, and Natasha Stortzum; and great grandchildren Tristan Holdren, Austin, Emily and Christina Stortzum, August and Simon Pazzo, Aiden Cook; Athena, Alex and Peter Winders. She is also survived by her brother, Cleo Bible (and wife, June); her sister, Lillian Bible Mills; and her sister-in-law, Phyllis Bible.

Doris and August were most recently members of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Mattoon, IL since 1985. A service and interment for Doris will be at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Louisville, IL, 17684 East 1st Avenue at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2017 with Reverend Michael Mohr and Reverend Joel Oschwald officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Louisville. Schilling Funeral Home is assisting the family.

As the wife of a farmer for more than 30 years, Doris learned many valuable lessons and honed her skills of gardening, baking, and her favorite, construction. The children indicated they would often come home from school and find mom had started another remodel project in their house on the Clay County line. We rejoice that she now resides in that perfect place prepared by her Savior, with no need of remodel or repair, for all eternity.

Obituary: Schilling Funeral Home - Mattoon, Illinois

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

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

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• _FGRAVE: 225788728

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LOUISVILLE – Lillian Verdene Mills, 86, of Louisville passed away at 8:20 AM, Saturday, April 17, 2021 at her home in rural Louisville.

Lillian was born on August 6, 1934, the daughter of the late Drue and Dorothy (Goodman) Bible. Lillian graduated from the North Clay High School, in Louisville the Class of 1950. She married Bobbie Mills on August 8, 1952, at the Red Brush Christian Church, Louisville, and they shared 63 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on December 20, 2015.

Lillian and sister – in -law Phyllis worked together in many jobs, cooked meals for the Rotary Club, cleaned Wabash Telephone and Clay County State Bank, and cooked in the kitchens of North Clay Elementary and High schools, Methodist camp in Louisville, and Oil Belt Christian Camp for Red Brush Christian Church. She was known as a hard-working woman who enjoyed pulling weeds in the garden and burning leaves and sticks even in her older years. Many people have enjoyed her homemade cinnamon rolls and dinner rolls and noodles. Her parents owned and operated the Wabash Skating Rink in Louisville. Many folks in Clay County remember good times skating on Friday and Saturday nights.

Lillian is survived by her children; Tim (Susan) Mills, of Louisville, Debra Garrett, of Louisville, Lori Lamar, of Sweeden, Kentucky, daughters – in – law; Ann Mills, of Evansville, Indiana, Rhonda Mills, of Louisville, loved by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. She is also survived by 1 brother; Cleo (June) Bible, of Louisville, four sister – in – laws; Phyllis Bible, of Louisville, and Norma Mills, of Flora, Lois Mills, of Sterling, Illinois, Rose Mills, of Rock Falls, Illinois. brother – in – law; Ronnie (Roberta) Mills, of Fairfield, Illinois.

Mrs. Mills was preceded in death by her parents, youngest son; Tracy Mills, middle son; Danny Mills, grandson; Devin Mills, great granddaughter; Ainsley Beck, son – in – law; Doug Lamar, 2 sisters; Sylvia DeVore, and Doris Stortzum, 1 brother; Jeff Bible.

Burial: Red Brush Cemetery,

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

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

J.A. married McDowell, D.K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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• Funeral: 19 Dec 2023, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

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Dru Ann O’Dell, age 71, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 12, 2023, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.

She was born June 13, 1952, in Flora, the daughter of Marion Jeff and Phyllis (Daugherty) Bible.

Dru operated Clay City Slaughter and Processing until it closed in 2000. She then worked at the mailing center and upon it closing its doors later worked at North American Lighting in Flora until her retirement. Dru attended Clay City Christian Church and enjoyed reading, quilting, and spending time with her beloved cats.

She is survived by a daughter: Dena (Ed) McCracken of Clay City; mother: Phyllis Bible of Louisville; 3 grandchildren: Cheyenne O’Dell of Clay City, Leland O’Dell of Clay City, and Edward McCracken Jr. of Kell; 3 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; a brother: Steven (Donna) Bible of Louisville; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father; a brother: Mark Bible; a sister: Krystal Lewis; a special sister: Jennifer Bible; and a brother-in-law: Marty Lewis.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.

Family/Spouse: O'Dell, L.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: Tibbs, Teresa Kay. Teresa was born in 1955; died in 1972; was buried in Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: Lewis, M.W.M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

S.L. married Limes, D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

T.A. married Bell, J.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

T.A. married Speer, M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

T.A. married Grimm, J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

T.J. married Mayberry, T.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

T.J. married BURKETT, D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

N.D.N. married Hybarger, E.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

N.D.N. married ?, A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: McCracken, E.L. Sr.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _MEMR: 13 Aug 2023, Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois

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Jennifer Lynn Bible, 51, passed away on July 25th, 2023, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO, surrounded by loved ones after a 5-year battle with metastatic colon cancer. Since being diagnosed in 2018, Jennifer shared her journey through her fight in an effort to enlighten others about the reality of her sickness. She was a beacon of shining positivity and an example of the power of belief.

Jennifer, better known as Jenn, was born July 14th, 1972, in Flora, IL to Teresa and Mark Bible. Due to the sudden passing of her parents at young ages, Jenn was raised by Phyllis and Jeff Bible, alongside Rowena and Harvey Tibbs. Phyllis and Rowena survive.

Jenn is also survived by her daughter, Emma (Alec) DeYong of Granite City; brother, Steve (Donna) Bible of Louisville; sister, DruAnn O' Dell of Clay City; and many good friends, including Jennifer Nebel and family of Jacksonville, Rhonda Johnson of Roodhouse, Tammy Joseph of Jacksonville, Karen Fezler of Jacksonville, and Jill Johnson of Louisville; as well as several nieces and nephews. Jenn was preceded in death by her parents, Mark and Teresa Bible, Jeff Bible and Harvey Tibbs; and sister, Kris Lewis (surviving husband, Marty).

In 1999, Jennifer gave birth to her greatest accomplishment, her daughter Emma Terese Bible. Anyone that knew the pair could see the unbreakable bond of Jenn and Emma. They were blessed to spend 24 years of life together down on Earth. Jennifer was the most incredible single mom to her daughter and her relationship with Emma served as a beautiful example of love for those that knew them. Jennifer, Emma, and their puppies Monroe, Beatrice, and Clementine, were proof that a family certainly didn't need to be large (or human) to radiate the utmost amount of love.

Jenn was a kindergarten and first grade teacher in the Jacksonville 117 School District for 27 years. Jenn has made a huge impact on many students throughout her career. Her ability to make students feel cared for, loved, encouraged, and motivated about school made her a role model and mentor to her students; but also many of her colleagues. Her eagerness to continue teaching throughout her battle with cancer, as well as a craniotomy to remove a brain tumor during the height of the pandemic, is a perfect example of her dedication to the work she loved and the children she served. In 2022, as a crowning achievement in her career, Jenn was awarded the Bill Russell award. This honor is given each year to a JSD 117 teacher who shows dedication and innovation to the advancement and continued growth of JSD 117 students. Her legacy in the Jacksonville education community cannot be understated and will not be forgotten. Jenn would want all her students to know that she loves them, is so proud of what they have gone on to accomplish, and excited to see all that they will come to achieve in their lives.

Jenn's great joys in life consisted of spending time with her family and friends, curling up on the couch with her pups, going on drives with Emma, grabbing a Flora Dairy Queen Coke or ice cream, listening to her true crime podcasts, floating in a pool, doodling, drawing, crafting, painting, or going out for some retail therapy at Target or Home Goods.

Jenn has left an everlasting mark in this world and would want us all to "keep shining", "believe", and continue rocking anything with sparkles, unicorns, or rainbows.

A memorial service for Jenn will be held at 4 pm Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. The family will meet friends from 2-4 pm prior to the service. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at buchanancody.com.

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

Family/Spouse: DeYong, A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]