Fuller, Drusella Cossal

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• Reference Number: FULL.D001

Drusella married Luke, Thomas on 1 Feb 1834 in Dearborn, Indiana. Thomas (son of Luke, Thomas A. Sr. and ?, Sarah) was born on 7 Jan 1804 in GreenwoodTownship, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; died on 13 Dec 1877 in Crawford County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: LUKE.W001
• Military Service: American Civil War, Company B, 143d Indiana Infantry

Notes:

NOTES FROM STEVE LUKE:
Moved to Indiana , Knox Co. form Ohio prior to 1860


NOTES FROM CARL WAYNE GRAY:

The first confirmed mention of William David Luke is in the 1850 Federal Census for Busseron, Knox County, Indiana. William is living on a farm owned by John B. Moore.


In the 1860 census, he is shown as Luke, W., as being born in Ohio and is age 29. William and Barbara are living on a farm owned by J. B. Moore.

This would place his birth date at about 1831. There is a William D. Luke listed in the 1850 census in District #61 (later named Busseron), Knox County, Indiana, but he is listed as 22 years old (born about 1828) and born in Ohio. Ages were not always accurately given to census takers, although the ages do not match during the 10 year period of the two census reports, I suspect that this may be the same William David Luke. To further complicate the situation, I checked the Ohio census for 1850 and found a William Luke in the town of Aurelius, Washington County, Ohio.

Birth:
The 1850 census says he was born about 1828 in Ohio.

Census:
In the 1850 census, William is living with the John B. and Eliza Moore family

William married Harrington, Barbara on 26 Jan 1856 in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana. Barbara (daughter of Harrington, T. and Phillips) was born on 28 Mar 1832 in Indiana; died on 3 Mar 1917 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 28 May 1917. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: LUKE.J005

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• Reference Number: LUKE.L002

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• Reference Number: LUKE.S004

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• Reference Number: LUKE.E003

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• Reference Number: LUKE.T004

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• Reference Number: LUKE.I003

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• Reference Number: LUKE.A003

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• Reference Number: LUKE.M005

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• Reference Number: LUKE.M006

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• Reference Number: LUKE.S005

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• Reference Number: MOOR.T005

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• Reference Number: LUKE.U002

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• Reference Number: LUKE.L001

Notes:

Very little is known of Levi. He is listed in the 1860 census, but not listed in the 1870 census. He may have died during this period, or he may have been living with another family at the time of the census.

It is also possible that his last name was Macum or Herrington and that he was brought into Barbara's marriage to William David Luke.

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• Occupation: Farmer
• Reference Number: LUKE.J001
• _FGRAVE: 24056773

Notes:

Birth certificate #4714 file in Clay County, Illinois.

Note from Carl W. Gray, 23 March 2010:

The 1880 Census for Busseron, Knox County, Indiana shows him living with George and Barbara (Herrington) Wilson as a farm hand, but does NOT indicate any relation to them.

Was my previous information incorrect?

Was Barbara Herrington not his mother?

Hopefully, as I look at the earlier census reports, some of these questions will be answered.

In the 1870 Census for Busseron, Knox County, Indiana, John A. Luke is 9 years old living with George W. and Barbara (Herrington) Wilson. I'm convinced that my previous information was correct. Barbara is the mother of John Albert Luke.

John married Kincaid, Eliza Ann on 20 Dec 1880 in Knox County, Indiana. Eliza (daughter of Kincaid, Edward and Wolfe, Nancy Anne) was born on 10 Jun 1862 in Illinois; died on 4 Jul 1893 in Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Powers Church Cemetery,. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Graham, Nella 'Nellie' on 27 Mar 1899 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. Nella (daughter of Graham, John Riley and Hornick, Rebecca Isabelle 'Bell') was born on 6 Jul 1880 in Knox County, Indiana; died on 9 Sep 1976 in Burgin Manor Nursing Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 12 Sep 1976 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: LUKE.D001

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• Reference Number: LUKE.U001

Notes:

The infant was stillborn. The gender is unknown.

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• Occupation: Housewife
• Reference Number: LUKE.M001
• _FGRAVE: 24054184

Maude married Wilson, John Allen on 18 Dec 1901 in Richland County, Illinois. John (son of Wilson, J. and Walston, R.A.) was born on 25 Dec 1874 in Illinois; died in 1910; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maude married Abbott, George A. on 7 Aug 1911 in Richland County, Illinois. George (son of Abbott, Louis C. 'Louie' and Taylor, Perlina) was born in 1876 in Illinois; died on 26 Nov 1963 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: LUKE.B001

Notes:

Burnetta may have died in September instead of October.

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• Occupation: Rail Road Laborer
• Reference Number: LUKE.G001
• _FGRAVE: 94813550
• Military Service: World War I, Private, Battery F 13th Field Artillery 4th Division, United States Army

Notes:

My grandmother Grace McDowell had a World War I photo of him in uniform. He is sitting on what appears to be an artillery caisson.

Buried:
Block 26B

Family/Spouse: Becker, Mary Wiliminia Leona. Mary was born on 20 May 1902 in Marion County, Illinois; died on 12 Jul 1993 in Kirkland, King County, Washington; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Danville, Vermillion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: LUKE.E001
• _FGRAVE: 26893507
• Funeral: 16 Sep 1969, Noble Funeral Home, Noble, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Mrs. Edna Pearl Fryman, 79, of Noble, died Friday afternoon at the Richland Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Noble Funeral Home with Rev. Earl Travis in charge. Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday.

Mrs. Fryman was the widow of the late Charles Fryman.

She is survived by a son, Bert Fryman of Batesville, Arkansas; four daughters, Mrs. Doris Junkins and Mrs. Charlene Fulk, both of Noble, and Mrs. Mildred Westbrook and Mrs. Dorothy Westbrook, both of Vacaville, California. There are also fifteen grandchildren.

Olney Daily Mail
Olney, IL
September 15, 1969

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Note from Carl W. Gray: I used to mow Pearl's lawn when I was a teenager. I remember that she had a lot of photographs and that she tried to explain the family history to me. I wish now that I had paid more attention.

Edna married Fryman, Charles O. on 19 Dec 1908 in Richland County, Illinois. Charles (son of Fryman, J.A. and Worrell, M.E.) was born on 3 Oct 1882 in Illinois; died on 9 Jun 1959; was buried on 11 Jun 1959 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: LUKE.S001
• _FGRAVE: 48367104

Sylvia married Ashbrook, Mayo Monroe on 1 Nov 1919 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Mayo (son of Ashbrook, John Elison and Kincaid, Phillinda) was born on 28 Mar 1895; died on 16 Apr 1967; was buried in Maple Dale Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Hired Girl
• Reference Number: LUKE.G002
• _FGRAVE: 53265784
• Funeral: 28 Nov 1990, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home,

Notes:

Census:
The 1920 census shows she is living with and working for the Thomas Viskniskki family.

Goldia married McDowell, Nathaniel 'Than' on 27 Aug 1921 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Nathaniel (son of McDowell, Warren Edmond 'Ed' and Patterson, Louvina 'Vine') was born on 11 Nov 1900 in Illinois; died on 4 Mar 1985 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Mar 1985 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: LUKE.I001
• _FGRAVE: 46385005

Iva married Pettyjohn, James Lewis on 18 Dec 1923 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. James (son of Pettyjohn, Edward Joseph and Walburn, Alice Elizabeth) was born on 30 May 1904 in Illinois; died on 28 Jun 1959; was buried on 30 Jun 1959 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: LUKE.N002
• _FGRAVE: 18363902
• Funeral: 2 May 1989, Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Nica married Conner, Everett 'Bab' on 28 Feb 1924 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Everett (son of Conner, L.D. and Smith, L.) was born on 3 May 1903 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 30 Mar 1974 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 1 Apr 1974 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Homemaker
• Reference Number: LUKE.N001
• _FGRAVE: 25164912
• Funeral: 3 Mar 1998, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Nella married McDowell, Clayson Adrian on 3 Oct 1925 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Clayson (son of McDowell, Charles Arthur 'Charlie' and Bugg, Martha Alice) was born on 27 Aug 1903 in Black Rock, Lawrence County, Arkansas; died on 11 May 1970 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 13 May 1970 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Homemaker
• Reference Number: LUKE.M002
• Funeral: 1 Dec 1999, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Noble, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Mrs. Pflaum was a homemaker. She had worked for I.G.A. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Noble.

Minda married Pflaum, Raymond Leslie on 23 Apr 1932. Raymond (son of Pflaum, Ralph Ernest and Barnett, Minerva Luella) was born on 16 Nov 1910 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 23 Apr 1989 in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana; was buried in Noble Prairie Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Retired oil field worker
• Reference Number: LUKE.J003
• _FGRAVE: 36880768
• Military Service: World War II, Private, United States Army
• Funeral: 18 Feb 2003, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Buried:
Plot: Lot 11 - 2 Add - Row 6

John married McDowell, Grace Ilene on 9 Jul 1941 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. Grace (daughter of McDowell, Edbert Grover 'Ed' and Sheets, Martha Ellen 'Ella') was born on 17 Jun 1921 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 7 Dec 1983 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 10 Dec 1983 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: LUKE.F001
• _FGRAVE: 15941040
• Military Service: World War II, Chief Machinist's Mate, United States Navy

Notes:

NOTES FROM STEVE LUKE:
researched and written by J.Lee Ready

Floyd Vance Luke enlisted into the U.S. Navy in late 1940 and received training at Great Lakes Naval Station, Illinois. At the end of February 1941, he graduated Fireman 3rdC and took a leave at home. At some time during the year he joined the USS Holland,(Capt.J.W.Gregory) a submarine tender of 8,100 tons and a crew of 388, based at San Diego, Ca. The purpose of the ship was to repair damaged submarines,ie. (bad weather, battle, collision, normal wear and tear).

The "Holland" therefore had two " crews"; one whose job it was to sail the vessel; and the other whose job it was to repair submarines, and in time of emergency ( bad weather, combat, etc.) was to man damage control teams, medical rescuesti-aircraft gun teams, and to take over any job if the normal job holder was injured.

At the end of October 1941, the "Holland" sailed for Cavite Naval Base, Phillipine Islands and arrived 22 November, 1941. It was normal for new arrivals to receive a week off to aquaint themselves with the area, so Floyd probably visitedn a pass.

By December 1, the ship was certainly back to normal, pulling routine maintenance on submarines, which of course meant that it's mechanics often had to board the submarines.

On Monday 8 December, 1941 all ships were alerted that Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, the major U.S. Naval Base in the Pacific ( and 4,000 miles closer to the USA than Cavite ) had been bombed by Japanese aircraft. Obviously this meant war. The Holldered to put to sea at once and it's feeble anti-aircraft guns were manned. ( a few .50 caliber machine guns and possibly a couple of 20mm cannon )

Before the ship could exit Manilla Bay, Japanese planes arrived and the Holland had to dodge enemy bombs and machine gun strafing by using wild manuvers, lay smokescreens and shooting back, hoping to put the enemy pilots off their aim. Ate planes left, but the night was spent docking and sending repair parties ashore to fix bomb damage to the shore facilities, which were on fire.

Next dawn the enemy planes arrived and the whole affair was repeated. That evening the Holland docked again.

The third day was a repeat of the second and by evening of the 10th it was decided that the Holland should make her way to Balikpapan on Dutch Borneo, over 2000 miles to the south.The Holland sailed and soon realized that the ship had toenese warships in the dark ( neither were equipped with radar ) and hole up during the day close to an island, where often times the trees hung over the water, hoping not to be seen by Japanese aircraft which were patrolling at will.

On the 12th the Holland miraculously missed running into a major enemy task force sailing to the southern Luzon. By hiding at times against the islands of Mindara, Panay, Negroes, Mindinao, Java and Borneo, the Holland finally reached Balowever, they found several vessels wrecked by Japanese aircraft, and at dawn the Japanese returned. The Holland stuck out like a sore thumb - a fresh target and a USN ship to boot. The Holland fought off the planes all day. ( By radio the Holland had learned that two British battleships had been sunk by enemy plane in just minutes, so the crew must have suspected that every moment under air attack would be their last)

The second day was a repeat of the first and that night the captain received permission to leave, the Dutch port was obvioously not as safe as it was declared.
By skirting the Borneo coast the Holland kept hidden and then made a 300 miile dash, in daylight, across the Java sea. The Holland safely reached the port of Sourabaya on Dutch Java. Once there the Dutch defense vessle.

" Sourabaya" and the shore guns provided protection and the Holland was able to survive the days air raids. They even managed to repair a submarine while there. This port was obviously not safe and the Holland received permission to sail to Pt Darwin, Australia, that night.

By hugging the coast of Java, Lombok, Bali and Timor islands, the Holland reached Darwin Australia in January 1942.

Safe now, the Holland began repairing submarines and other vessels. Over the next few days they learned that Cavite and Balikpapan, indeed all of the islands they had " hugged " had fallen to the Japanese, with the exception of Java.

On February 3, 1942 the Holland was asked to go back to Java to rescue Admiral Lockwood and several other americans. The reason a non-combatant vessel was chosen was that no allied warships were available

( either sunk, crippled or locked in combat ). The crew agreed and set sail. Ignoring the chance of being seen, the Holland sailed full speed in daylight and after six days reached the small fishing village of Tjilaljap and rescued the party whe under air attack. As the Holland returned across the Java sea, they passed two Japanese task forces, each about 100 miles north, and also the gunboat "Tulsa". The Holland reached Darwin Australia on February 14, 1942.

( Australian, British and Dutch ships at Darwin refused to sail this month, as they felt it was suicide, with the Japanese controlling the seas. Two Chinese vessels sailed, but returned after 24 hrs after having sighted enemy aircraft. Ten american vessels sailed but only two reached their destination, the other eight were never seen again, and those two were sunk on their return trip.

The Holland therefore was the only ship to sail from Darwin into enemy waters, at this time, and return and had covered 3000 miles doing it.

However, the sigh of relief heard aboard the Holland only lasted five days for on 19 February,1942, no less than 188 Japanese planes arrived. The holland put to sea at once and fought planes. Seventeen ships were sunk and others crippletuck of the Holland held.

A few days later the ABDA (Australian, British, Dutch, American) fleet entered the Java sea and was completely destroyed. Java was then occupied by the enemy.
Over the next four months there were sporadic air raids in the Darwin area, but the Holland moved on the night of 19 Feb.1942 to Fremantle,and on 15 Mar. to Albany to stay out of range of Japanese forces.

In April 1942 the mechanics aboard the Holland were commended for solving the problem of the ineffective torpedo: the single most important maintenance problem for the Navy in WWII.

Floyd was still with the Holland at this time. This is evidenced by a receipt to F. V. Luke for payment of replacement of a skylight for " C. Collins - Bootmaker" dated July 8 1942 in the amount of $4.16 in Albany, West Australia, which is abt 100 miles south of Frementle. Records show that the Holland was in Albany port doing a refit on the submarine Tautog, The Tautog stood out to sea on 8 October 1942.

In February 1943 the Holland sailed to Mare Island,Ca. for an extensive overhaul. The crew were allowed leave in March 1943.

In July ( or slightly later) 1945 Floyd, by now a Chief Machinists Mate, was assigned to shore duty on Okinawa at a naval magazine, an ammunition depot which was preparing for the invasion of Japan. He remained there untill 1946

Floyds decorations would have been:
Navy Unit Commendation Medal
Good Conduct Medal
American Defense Medal w/ 'F' fleet clasp
World War II Victory Medal
Phillipine Independence Medal
Phillipine Battle Star
East Indies Battle Star
(possibly)
American Campaign Medal
Occupation Medal

The Holland saw duty at Pearl Harbor from June 1943 to June 1944. Then sailed, with a brief stopover at Midway, to Guam. Duty there was often interupted by air raids, and going ashore was hazardous because of Japanese stragglers on the island.
November 1944 to January 1945 the Holland returned to Pearl Harbor, then back to a peaceful Guam. In July the Holland docked at Okinawa and September entered Tokyo Bay.
It is not known if Floyd was aboard the Holland at any point between June 1943 - 1945. If so he may have also earned the American Campaign Medal, the Marianas Battle Star and the Riyukyus Battle Star.


NOTES FROM CARL WAYNE GRAY:
Served on the USS Holland AS-3 1941-1943 served in Manila December 1941, East Indies 1941-1942. Participated in the rescue of Admiral Lockwood behind Japanese lines, Unit Citation

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com

Military Service:
Served on the USS Holland AS-3 1941-1943 served in Manila December 1941, East Indies 1941-1942. Participated in the rescue of Admiral Lockwood behind Japanese lines, Unit Citation

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1667514

Floyd married Jenkins, Bessie Elizabeth 'Bessie' on 23 Mar 1943 in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri. Bessie (daughter of Jenkins, James Noley and Nelson, L.M.) was born on 17 Dec 1921 in Grove, Delaware County, Oklahoma; died on 6 Feb 1998 in McAlester, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma; was buried in Sperry Rest Haven Cemetery, Sperry, Osage County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: WILS.F003
• _FGRAVE: 18364058

Notes:

Frank A. WILSON, 94, of Clay City, died at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998, at Doctors Nursing Home in Salem.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Clay City Cemetery with Brother Andrew EVANS officiating. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. WILSON was born March 12, 1904, in Clay City, the son of John and Maude (LUKE) WILSON. He married Irene EVANS.

He was a member of Clay City Christian Church.

He is survived by his wife, Irene WILSON, of Clay City; one foster son, Earl "Buddy" HAWKEY, of Colorado Springs, CO; one daughter, Peggy HASLER and her husband Virgil, of Salem; one half-brother, Harold ABBOTT, of Clay City; two half-sisters, Lorena DeHART and Genelle HANCE, both of Clay City; two grandchildren, Sue ROSE and Mary Jane MILLER, both of Salem; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, two brothers, a half-brother and two grandchildren.

Buried:
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 28, at Clay City Cemetery, Clay City. Bro. Andrew Evans will officiate at the services. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, is in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation.

Plot: 1 Div. Lot 2 -Blk 26

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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• Reference Number: WILS.V001
• _FGRAVE: 24054177

Notes:

Boy Instantly Killed in Attempt to Move Wire
November 1, 1922 page 1 Urbana Courier

Homer, Ill., Nov. 1. - Virgil Wilson, employed on the farm of W. H. Taylor, west of here, was killed by electrocution at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, when he attempted to remove a wire that obstructed a path of a corn dump that he and Mr. Taylor were taking home from a sale.

Mr. Taylor purchased the dump last Wednesday and yesterday he and Wilson went to take it home. At a point east of town a wire was hanging too low to clear the dump and Wilson attempted to raise it. The wire proved to be charged with electricity and he was killed instantly.

Wilson was only 17 years old. He had been employed by Mr. Taylor during the past two years.

The body was taken last night to the undertaking rooms of L. L. Hamill and was sent at 5 o'clock this morning to Clay City, Illinois, the home of the victim's people. Mr. Hamill accompanied the remains as far as Danville and Mr. Taylor went all the way.

A coroner's inquest conducted at the undertaking rooms last night resulted in a verdict of accidental death by electric shock.

Transcribed by the Homer Historical Society

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• Occupation: Homemaker
• Reference Number: WILS.V002
• _FGRAVE: 36872067
• Funeral: 10 Mar 1994, Clay City Christian Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

According to the 1940 census, he had a 6th grade education.

She was a homemaker, and a member of the Clay City Christian Church, Clay City.

Buried:
Plot: Blk. 19 - Div. 3 - Lot 2

Family/Spouse: WILLIAMSON, Cecil Roy. Cecil (son of Williamson, Henry Clinton) was born on 20 Jan 1901 in Saint Jo, Montague County, Texas; died on 17 Mar 1966; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Patridge, Oran Milo 'Cab'. Oran (son of Patridge, Frank and Travis, Florence Anna) was born in 1904 in Illinois; died on 25 Dec 1967; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Carpenter, Oil Field Worker
• Reference Number: WILS.H001
• _FGRAVE: 26577916
• Military Service: World War II, Technician Third Grade, 909 Ordnance (Heavy Automotive Mainenance) Company, United States Army
• Funeral: 24 Jan 1973, Cardascio Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Military Service:
With six months and 18 days prior service as a draftee, enlisted in the Regular Army, Ordnance Corps, on February 3, 1942 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Previously completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Automotive Mechanic (014). Departed the Continental U.S. on September 9, 1944 and served with the 909th Ordnance (Heavy Automotive Maintenance) Company in the Northern France Campaign and as a second echelon facility through war's end in Europe. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-American-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one bronze battle star and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Technician 3rd Grade on November 17, 1945 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=2021327

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• Occupation: Homemaker
• Reference Number: ABBO.G004
• _FGRAVE: 18185858
• Funeral: 25 Sep 2002, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Family/Spouse: Hance, Harry James. Harry (son of Hance, Charles J. 'Charley' and Denning, Dora M.) was born on 13 Oct 1910 in Strawberry Point, Clayton County, Iowa; died on 9 Jan 1973 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 12 Jan 1973 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Oil Field Swamper
• Reference Number: ABBO.G002
• _FGRAVE: 26558537

Notes:

George Abbott, Jr., 70, Clay City, died Friday, March 22, at 4 a m. in the Clay County Hospital in Flora.

Visitation with Oddfellow services and funeral services will be in the Hosselton-Bookhout-Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City with Bro.Barry Sikes and Rev. Charles Allen presiding. Burial will be Clay City Cemetery.

Mr. Abbott was born March 5, 1915, in Clay City, the son of George and Maude (Luke) Abbott. He married Vivian Newton Nov. 25, 1939, and she survives.

He was a retired roustabout for J.W. Rudy Oil Co. and a member of the Clay City Christian Church and the Clay City Oddfellows.

Other survivors include a son, Donald, O'Fallon; two brothers, Albert Wilson, Clay City; Harold Abbott, Sailor Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Elmo (Lorena) Dehart, Genelle Hance, Viola Williamson, all of Clay City; and two grandchildren.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Mar, 1985.


George was electrocuted while working on top of a truck, but did not die from those injuries.

Census:
The 1930 census lists him as George W. Abbott.

Died:
Vivian's obituary lists his death as March 23, 1984.

Buried:
Plot: Lot 5, 2 Add., R-10

Family/Spouse: Newton, Vivian Mae. Vivian (daughter of Newton, Charles Ruben and Silvey, Anna Mae) was born on 24 May 1921 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 4 Sep 2002 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Sep 2002 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Retired Cook at Clay City High School
• Reference Number: ABBO.L001
• _FGRAVE: 35832202
• Funeral: 13 Apr 2009, Clay City Community Baptist Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Lorena Mae Dehart, 91, of Clay City, died at 2:20 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

Lorena was born April 13, 1917, in Clay County, the daughter of George and Maude (Luke) Abbott. She married Elmo Glen Dehart on April 11, 1935 and he preceded her in death on May 31, 1999.

Lorena was a retired cook at Clay City High School and was a member of Clay City Community Baptist Church.

Lorena is survived by her daughter, Janice Kye Dehart; son, John Dehart; brother, Harold Abbott; three grandchildren, Debra Kaye DeHart, Jason Dehart and his wife, Erin, and Heath Dehart and his wife, Addie.

Lorena was preceded in death by her parents, husband and 11 siblings.

Services were held at Clay City Community Baptist Church with Reverend Charlie Allen officiating.

Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery in Clay City.

Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City was in charge of arrangements

Memorials can be made to Clay City Community Baptist Church.

Published Olney Daily Mail.

Buried:
Lot 13 - Franklin - Row D - Sp 1

Lorena married DeHart, Elmo Glen on 11 Apr 1935. Elmo (son of DeHart, Willis and Padgett, Maude Mae) was born on 25 Jan 1914 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 31 May 1998 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 3 Jun 1998 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Filling Station Attendant
• Reference Number: ABBO.H001
• _FGRAVE: 106663559
• Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, Battery D (Harbor Defense), 6th Coast Artillery Regiment, United States Army
• Funeral: 16 Mar 2013, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Harold E. Abbott, 93, of Sailor Springs, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 12th, at the Burge House in Flora.

Harold was born on November 1, 1919 in Richland County, Illinois, the son of George Abbott and Maude Mae Luke. He married Norma Franklin on December 20, 1943 in Clay County.

Harold served in the Army during WWII and was a charter member of the Sailor Springs American Legion. He enjoyed watching baseball and basketball. Harold was a full time oilfield worker and supplemented his income by working on his 30 acre farm.

He is survived by his wife, Norma Abbott; son, Steve Abbott; son, James Abbot; a granddaughter, Ashley Bank; a grandson, Westley Abbott; great-grandchildren, Tate Abbott, Reese Abbott, Ripley Abbott, and Henry Banks.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, George Abbott Jr., and two sisters, Genelle Hance and Lorena Dehart.

Funeral Service was held at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City.

Burial at Dillman Cemetery, in Sailor Springs, IL, with Full Military Rites.

Military Service:
Entered active service as a draftee on January 21, 1942 at Camp Grant, Illinois. Selected for the Coast Artillery Corps, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of light truck driver (345). After a 19 month deployment abroad at Destination 'Silver' in 1942 - 1943, assigned to and served with Battery D (Harbor Defense), 6th Coast Artillery Regiment in the San Francisco, California area. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on October 10, 1945 at the separation point, Fort Winfield Scott, California.

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=2097132

Buried:
Burial at Dillman Cemetery, in Sailor Springs, IL, with Full Military Rites.

Harold married Franklin, Norma Jean on 20 Dec 1943 in Clay County, Illinois. Norma (daughter of Franklin, Baldy and Noll, Josephine) was born on 2 Dec 1922 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 2 Nov 2016 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Nov 2016 in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: LIKE.E002
• _FGRAVE: 92188013

Notes:

Buried:
Eternity

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: FRYM.B001
• _FGRAVE: 160956179

Family/Spouse: Swaim, Edith L.. Edith was born in 1913; died in 2017; was buried in Kyler Cemetery, Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: FRYM.F001

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: FRYM.M002
• _FGRAVE: 155578725

Notes:

Buried:
Block 24, Lot 63

Family/Spouse: Westbrook, John Edward. John was born on 25 Jul 1904 in Alabama; died on 23 Aug 1992 in Solano County, California; was buried in Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery, Vacaville, Solano County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Homemaker
• Reference Number: FRYM.D001
• _FGRAVE: 59963965
• Funeral: 24 Jun 2004, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Doris Junkins, 86, of Noble, died at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at Burgin Manor in Olney.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Reverend Bill Rennels officiating.

Burial will be in Noble Cemetery.

Mrs. Junkins was born on March 13, 1918, in Clay County, the daughter of Charles O. and Pearl (Luke) Fryman. She married Robert L. Junkins in January 1939. He preceded her in death on January 1, 1981.

She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Junkins is survived by three daughters, Myrna Tomblinson and her husband, Joe, of West Salem, Roberta Long and her husband, Buddy, of Batesville, Ark., and Barbara Thomann and her husband, Duane, of Noble; her special friend, Wayne Ater; two sisters, Dorothy Westbrook, of Batesville, Ark., and sister, Charlene Fulk, of Noble; and nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a son, Jim Junkins, two brothers, Burt and Frank Fryman, a sister, Mildred, and one grandson.

Memorials may be made to Shepard's Purse or the Gideons.

http://www.olneydailymail.com

Doris married Junkins, Robert Lloyd in Jan 1939. Robert was born on 8 Jul 1918 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 1 Jan 1981 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Noble Prairie Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: FRYM.D003
• _FGRAVE: 124124531

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: FRYM.L001
• _FGRAVE: 133861213

Notes:

Lois Charlene "Granny" Fulk, 93, of Olney, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Lois was born April 10, 1921, the daughter of Charles Fryman and Pearl (Luke) Fryman.

She married Dale Fulk on December 6, 1937. He preceded her in death on March 19, 2012.

She is survived by her son, Don Fulk and wife, Nancy of Noble, IL; son, Bob Fulk and wife, Reva of Noble; grandson, Clint Fulk; granddaughter, Daythia Fulk; step-grandkids, Leandra, Kayla, Michele, Marla, Carla, and Marty; and several nieces, nephews, and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, several brothers and sisters, and one granddaughter, Tonya Persinger.

The Olney Daily Mail, August 4, 2014

Died:
Lois Charlene "Granny" Fulk, 93, of Olney, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Lois married Fulk, Dale N. on 6 Dec 1937. Dale (son of Fulk, Levi Foster Preston Jr. and McDowell, Zada Gertrude 'Zadie') was born on 14 Feb 1920 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 19 Mar 2012 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Mar 2012 in Green Hill Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Tax Consultant
• Reference Number: ASHB.F001
• _FGRAVE: 6373951
• Funeral: 30 Apr 2002, Geneva Methodist Church, Geneva, Kane County, Illinois

Notes:

Mrs. Florence Bernice Eakins, age 81, of the LaFax area died Thursday, April 25, 2002 in Delnor-Community Hospital, Geneva, IL. Florence was born on September 9, 1920 in Xenia, IL. The only child of the late Mayo and the late Sylvia (Luke) Ashbrook. She graduated from Flora High School, Flora, IL.
On October 29, 1943 she married the one and only love of her life, Victor S. Eakins. Soon after they began their life together they moved away from their family and friends of southern Illinois north to the Fox Valley area.
Florence and Victor worked hard and saved until they were able to purchase their own farm west of Geneva on Brundige Road in 1955. Side by side, together with their three sons, they operated the farm while Victor also worked full-time for Burgess-Norton Mgf. in Geneva. Tragedy struck on April 24, 1962 when Victor was killed in a farming accident. Florence and the boys continued to successfully operate their farm.
Florence's greatest pride and joy came from her sons and their families. She also thoroughly loved her pets, gardening, baking and decorating special occasion cakes for everyone. She enjoyed sewing, other needlecrafts and was always ready to hop in the car to go "rummage sale-ing" across the countryside.
Florence had worked for the telephone company in southern Illinois, Shakeproff and for The Kane County Flea Market before beginning her career as tax consultant spanning many years for H&R Block and Northerwestern Illinois Farm Bureau Farm Management.
Florence was a member of the Geneva United Methodist Church for 47 years, where she taught Sunday school and participated in various ministries. She will also be remembered as a 4-H leader and a member of the "Sunset Swingers" of Elburn. For many years she was Co-Superintendent of Horticulture and Agronomy at the Kane County Fair. Most recently she was a charter resident of Brighton Gardens in St. Charles where she was best known for her beautiful smile.
Florence leaves behind her sons, Larry (Linda) Eakins of Monroe, WI, Ed (Liz) Eakins and Keith (Jean) Eakins of St. Charles; her eight grandchildren, Vicki (Bernie) Holst and Matt (Sheri) Eakins, Doug, Brad and Greg Eakins and Tom, Lisa and Brian Eakins; step-grandson, Matt Eden; and one great-granddaughter, Nadia Eakins; as well as many beloved relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30th at Geneva United Methodist Church, Rev. William Obalil will officiate. Burial will be in River Hills Memorial Park, Batavia, IL. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL. A memorial contribution will be established later in Florence's Name. The address to send memorials will be 254 Fairheaven Dr., St. Charles, IL 60175.

Florence married Eakins, Victor S. on 24 Oct 1943. Victor was born on 22 Sep 1919; died on 24 Apr 1962; was buried in River Hills Memorial Park, Batavia, Kane County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Oil Field Worker
• Reference Number: MCDO.C004
• _FGRAVE: 71841508
• Military Service: World War II, Sergeant, United States Army
• Funeral: 8 Apr 1995, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Charles M. McDowell, 72, of Olney died Wednesday April 5, 1995 at his residence.

Full military rites performed.

McDowell was born June 2, 1922 in Clay County, the son of Nathaniel and Goldia (Luke) McDowell. He married Nancy Berry in February 1957. He was employed in the oil fields.
He was a member of the Calhoun United Methodist Church, VFW and American Legion.

He is survived by his wife of Olney; a son, Kenneth McDowell of Sterling, Oh.; a daughter, Deborah Daugherty of Olney; a brother, John E. McDowell of Calhoun; a sister, Mrs. Robert (Rebecca) Schmucker of Calhoun; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister.

Buried:
Full military rites performed.

Charles married Williams, E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Berry, Nancy R. on 5 Feb 1957 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Nancy (daughter of Berry, Theodore Elwood 'Ted' and Eyer, Laura E.) was born on 28 Jul 1934 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 1 Dec 2009 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 4 Dec 2009 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.H004

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Methodist Preacher
• Reference Number: MCDO.L005
• Funeral: 30 Oct 1984, Calhoun United Methodist Church, Calhoun, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

He was a minister in the United Methodist Church and was serving as pastor of three churches in Jasper County, Harlan, Rose Hill and Falmouth. He had served several charges in the United Methodist Church in Beaver Creek, Petrolia, Chauncey, St. Francisville, Calhoun, Ullim, Bone Gap and Mt. Erie.

He also researched the family history for the McDowell family. The whereabouts of his research are unknown.

Lowell married Ridgely, R.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Barber
• Reference Number: MCDO.J007
• _FGRAVE: 188029161
• Funeral: 17 Mar 2018, Calhoun United Methodist Church, Calhoun, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

John E. McDowell, 85, of Calhoun, died on March 13, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.

John was born on May 20, 1932 in Noble, IL.
He was the son of Nathaniel McDowell and Goldie (Luke) McDowell.

John married Dorothy Myers on September 21, 1952.

John was a barber at his home in Calhoun for 28 years and supervisor of the bus barn as well as a bus driver. He was very involved with mission trips and traveled to South America and Haiti. John enjoyed gardening and especially enjoyed growing sunflowers and rhubarb. He took pleasure in outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, and raising ponies. John was a people person and everybody enjoyed his company. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. John was a member of the Calhoun United Methodist Church.

John in survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy McDowell of Calhoun; daughter, Cheryl Farrar and husband Mike of Calhoun; daughter, Beverly Harrison and husband Gerald of Olney; grandchildren, Greg Thomas, Jennifer Berry, Lee Harrison, and Josh Harrison; great grandchildren, Bradley, Brandon, Dakota, Kristina, Kaylee, Naleigha, Cheyenne, Cassie, Callen, and Lana; Sister, Becky Schmucker and husband Bob; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by parents; brothers, Lowell McDowell and Charles McDowell; and sister, Helen Davis.

Buried:
Full Military Rites will be performed at the Graveside

John married Myers, D.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R.R.B. married Schmucker, R.H. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Truck Driver
• Reference Number: CONN.L001
• _FGRAVE: 35980310
• Military Service: United States Army

Notes:

Lester died in a truck wreck.

Military Service:
Inducted 21 Apr 1943, served six months in Texas and California, and was honorably discharged due to ill health.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CONN.B001
• _FGRAVE: 18312566
• Funeral: 25 Nov 1992, Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Betty attended school in Clay City, Illinois.

Died:
Betty died at her home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Betty married Pate, Ira James on 2 Feb 1946 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois. Ira (son of Pate, James Archie and Williams, Emily Jane) was born on 15 Aug 1906 in Alabama; died on 3 Feb 1997 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Feb 1997 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Oil Field Laborer
• Reference Number: CONN.H001
• _FGRAVE: 18300807
• Military Service: Korean War, Private First Class, United States Air Force
• Funeral: 20 Oct 1997, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Died:
Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Harold married Myers, Margret Betty on 12 Apr 1951 in Grayling, Crawford County, Michigan. Margret was born on 31 Aug 1932 in Roscommon, Roscommon County, Michigan; died on 10 Nov 1988 in Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; was buried on 13 Nov 1988 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CONN.J002
• _FGRAVE: 255926732
• Military Service: Korean War, United States Army
• Funeral: 3 Jul 2023, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

John Dowe “Badeye” Conner Sr., age 91, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday night, June 27, 2023, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

He was born March 17, 1932, in Clay City, the son of Everett and Nica (Luke) Conner. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Behnke on June 2, 1962, in Flora, and together they have shared 61 wedding anniversaries.

John proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He had worked for Dick Shaffer Oil and later owned and operated his own oil tank painting business. He enjoyed collecting and restoring antique kerosene and oil lanterns, tinkering around in his shed, and spending time with his grandkids.

He is survived by his wife: Mary Ann Conner of Flora; a daughter: Julie (Kent) Acree; 5 grandchildren, including special grandchildren: Gretchen Conner, Ian Acree, and Katrina Acree; 6 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son: John Dowe Conner Jr.; and siblings: Harold Conner, Lester Conner, Betty Pate, and Joyce Bissey.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora with the presentation of military funeral honors. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Disabled American Veterans (D.A.V.) and these will be accepted through the funeral home.

Buried:
Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora with the presentation of military funeral honors.

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

John married Hoskins, Marilyn I. on 23 Feb 1973. Marilyn (daughter of Hoskins, Clyde J. and Dudley, Pansy) was born on 22 Jan 1938 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 4 Dec 2010 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 8 Dec 2010 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CONN.J003
• Funeral: 8 Jun 2013, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

During her life she worked at Kerns Manufacturing, Clay County Hospital as a CNA, and at North American Lighting. Her most important job was to be mother to her 9 children and many others who she treated like her children. Joyce was a loyal and active member of Faith Tabernacle, a member of Clay County Senior Citizens, and enjoyed playing Pinochle and spending time with her friends.

Family/Spouse: Moats, Paul William. Paul (son of MOATS, Snoda J. and Carlyle, Mary D.) was born on 23 Mar 1931 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 3 Jun 1991 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 6 Jun 1991 in Rusk Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joyce married Bissey, Larry Paul on 15 Dec 1958 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Larry (son of Bissey, John Milnor and Rogers, Verda Bernice) was born on 15 Dec 1937 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 8 Jul 2004 in Calhoun, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 12 Jul 2004 in Richland Cemetery, Calhoun, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer, Oil Field Worker
• Reference Number: MCDO.A001
• _FGRAVE: 18364010
• Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, 407th Infantry Regiment, 102nd 'Ozark' Infantry Division, United States Army
• Funeral: 1 Oct 1976, Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

An unknown newspaper article carried the following entry:

Two Burned: Adrian McDowell is a patient at the Memorial hospital in Fairfield, being treated for burns received at his work for Oilfield Service company. At the same time, David Taylor, owner of the company, was borned (sic) but less seriously. The men were pumping gasoline into a tank when a motor backfired, igniting the gas.

Another unknown newspaper article later carried the following entry:

Undergoes Skin Graft Adrian McDowell, who was seriously burned a month ago, underwent skin graft to his right leg, Monday, at the Memorial Hospital in Fairfield. His condition is satisfactory.


On the 26th of December 1963, the following newspaper article was published: (newspaper unknown).

Clay City Man & His Son Have A Narrow Escape

"Adrian McDowell and his son, Roger, age 10 of Clay City, had a harrowing experience Thursday night at about 10 p.m. They were returning home in Mr. McDowell's pickup truck from delivering material to an oil well near Kinmundy, when they struck a stretch of ice on the road. The truck went out of control and hit a bridge abutment, and then turned over, tumbling into a creek. Roger was asleep at the time, but he woke up when he hit the icy water. The boy ran about a quarter of a mile to a farm house, where he was put to bed immediately. But the farmer couldn't get his car started, so he ran to another home, nearby, where a vehicle was obtained. Both Mr. McDowell and the boy were rushed to Clay County Hospital in Flora, where Roger was released after treatment. Mr. McDowell remains a patient there. His left leg was reportedly broken in three places."

Another newspaper article carried this report of the same incident:

Local Father and Son Injured in Truck Mishap "Adrian McDowell was taken to Clay County Hospital, Thursday night at 11:30 after he lost control of his pickup truck southeast of Omega, crashing into a bridge. The truck skidded on the icy road, overturning three times and throwing Mr. McDowell from the truck on its third turn, landing in a creek. His son, Roger, a passenger, went into the water with the truck but was able to climb out of the vehicle and onto the bank where Adrian had pulled himself. Ten-year-old Roger, who escaped with cuts and bruises, ran to summon help for his father. At the hospital, x-rays revealed several breaks to Adrian's right leg. This is the same limb that was severely burned in an oilfield accident ten years ago."

Adrian was a member of Odd Fellows Lodge, and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church of Clay City.

Military Service:
Entered active service as a draftee on June 14, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Selected for the Infantry, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Light Mortar Crewman (607). Departed the Continental U.S. on February 10, 1945 bound for the European Theater of Operations. In vicinity of Linnich, Germany, assigned to and served with the 407th Infantry Regiment, 102nd 'Ozark' Infantry Division, through the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns and into the occupation. Earned The Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign with 2 bronze battle stars, WWII Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany). Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on May 30, 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=2012080

Adrian married Gray, Elsie Leona on 8 Oct 1948 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. Elsie (daughter of Gray, John Jasper and Mitchell, Mary Elsie) was born on 27 Nov 1929 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 19 Jan 2014 in Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Jan 2014 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Housewife, Nurses Aid
• Reference Number: MCDO.D004
• _FGRAVE: 36879025
• Census: 20 Mar 1950, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1950 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Illinois, District 13-3, Sheet 15
• Funeral: 17 Sep 2004, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Dorothy L. Bricker, 77, of Flora, formerly of Clay City, died at 9:35 p.m. Monday, September 13, 2004, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery.

Mrs. Bricker was born on September 5,1927, in Clay City, the daughter of Clayson A. and Nella Grace (Luke) McDovyell. She married Carl L. Gray on October 17, 1945. He preceded her in death on June 13, 1953. She married Ralph O. Bricker on December 11, 1954. He preceded her in death on February 23, 1987.

She was a retired nurses aide and a member of Flora Eagles Lodge.

Mrs. Bricker is survived by a son, Carl Wayne Gray and his wife, Karin, of Aurora, Colo.; a daughter, Patricia Bright and her husband, Eber, of Cisne; a son-in-law, Butch Harris, of Paris; a stepdaughter, Vivian Simpson and her husband, Wayne; a stepdaughter, Dorine Pearcey; a brother, Glenn McDowell; a brother, Ronald McDowell and his wife, Wanda, of Flora; a sister, Barb House, of Olney; a sister, Nella Dilly and her husband, Woody, of Olney; a sister, Kay Lomas, of Olney; a sister, Leona DiSandro, of Olney; a sister, Betty Lemons and her husband, Charlie, of Clay City; a brother-in-law, Robert Gray and his wife, Phyllis, of Olney; a sister- in-law, Leona Taylor, of Clay City; a sister-in-law, Ruth Osborne and her husband, Junior, of Springfield, Mo.; a sister-in-law, Betty Gray; six grandchildren, four great-grand- children and numerous step-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, a daughter, Martha Harris, a brother, Adrian, a sister, JoAnne McDowell, a sister, Hazel Clark, a stepdaughter, Lavera Hipes, a brother-in-law, Billie Joe Gray, and a step-grandson, Jason Hipes.

Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association.

The Olney (IL) Daily Mail, September 2004

Buried:
Plot: Lot 2 - Div. 1 - Blk. 24

Dorothy married Gray, Carl Lester on 17 Oct 1945 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Carl (son of Gray, John Jasper and Mitchell, Mary Elsie) was born on 16 May 1921 in Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 13 Jun 1953 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 15 Jun 1953 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married Bricker, Ralph Orville on 11 Dec 1954 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. Ralph (son of Bricker, George Washington and Frock, Frances Katherine) was born on 7 Nov 1905 in Oak Bluff Township, Arkansas; died on 23 Feb 1987 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 26 Feb 1987 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.J005
• _FGRAVE: 25164898

Notes:

Jo Ann McDowell is the daughter of Clayson Adrian and Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell. She is the sister of ten siblings.

Jo Ann McDowell died of Scarlet Fever at the age of 9.

Buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Illinois

Buried:
Row 5,

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Retired Factory Worker
• Reference Number: MCDO.B001
• _FGRAVE: 215501041
• _MEMR: 24 Sep 2020, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Barb attended school in Calhoun and Clay City, Illinois.

Barbara L. House, 85, of Olney, formerly of Clay City, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.

Barbara was born on April 19, 1935 in Clay City, Illinois to Clayson A. and Nella "Grace" (Luke) McDowell. She married Francis House on March 24, 1954 in Olney, IL, and he preceded her in death on August 7, 1999.

Barbara worked at the Shoe Factory, Kralis Poultry, and later retired from Champion Labs. She enjoyed going to bible study at Master's Hands in Olney. Barbara also enjoyed getting together with her family. She enjoyed playing Bingo, Canasta, and was a champion Zilch player, but she was unable to play as much during her later years. Barbara will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Barbara is survived by her daughter Ruth (Jim) Cornwell; Son, Clay House; Grandchildren, Tanner Cornwell and Tabitha (Caleb) Rego; Great-Grandchildren, Lydia Cornwell, Kaley Cornwell, Hunter Cornwell, Nella Rego, and Nevaeh Rego; Siblings, Nella (Woody) Dilley, Ronnie (Wanda) McDowell, and Leona Mae McDowell, and several nieces and nephews.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; Sisters, Dorothy Bricker, Hazel "Habe" Clark, Joann McDowell, Betty Lemons, and Linda "Kay" Lomas; Brothers, Adrian McDowell and Glen McDowell; Infant Grandchild, Damon Thompson; Infant Great-Grandchildren, Saxton Israel Rego and Josiah James Rego.

A Memorial Service will be held for Barbara at 12:00 PM on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral in Olney. A Visitation will begin two hours before service time at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Maple Dale Cemetery in Olney.

Memorials can be made to Master’s Hands.

Barbara married House, Francis on 24 Mar 1954 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, Illinois. Francis (son of House, Benjamin Franklin 'Ben' and Musgrove, Gladys Ruth) was born on 17 Jul 1931 in Claremont, Richland County, Illinois; died on 7 Aug 1999 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 10 Aug 1999 in Maple Dale Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Retired Mechanic
• Reference Number: MCDO.G005
• _FGRAVE: 171533353
• Military Service: Airman Second Class (A2C), United States Air Force
• Funeral: 21 Oct 2016

Notes:

Glenn attended school until the 9th grade at Clay City, Illinois and correspondence school out of Chicago, Illinois. He graduated in 1963.

Maxine brought a daughter Elizabeth Jean Karr into the marriage. Glenn adopted Elizabeth Jean Karr and gave her the McDowell surname in either 1963 or 1964.

Glenn W. McDowell, 80, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at a local hospital.

He was born June 9, 1936 in Clay County, Illinois.

Glenn retired from Friskies after thirty years in maintenance.

He attended Family Worship Center and Highway to Heaven Church. After he retired he was a volunteer driver for the V.A. for seven years. Glenn was active in various church ministries and the Family Worship Center food pantry.

He was preceded in death by his parents Clayson and Grace (Luke) McDowell; sisters, Dorothy Bricker, Betty Lemons, Kay Lomas, JoAnn McDowell and Hazel Clark; brother, Adrian McDowell; grandchildren, Rachelle Shade and Angela Hagey.

Survivors include son, Glenn “Duane” McDowell (Leslie), Bolckow, MO.; daughters, Elizabeth “Liz” Black, Denver CO, Pamela “Pam” Grace Johnson, Carol Mae Larabee (Rick), both from St. Joseph.; brother, Ronald McDowell (Wanda); sisters, Barbara House, Nella Dilley (Woody), Leona Mae Schofield (Darrell); nine grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Friday, where friends my call after 10:30 A.M. Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.

Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Family Worship Center Food Pantry.

Funeral:
Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory

Glenn married Karr, M.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Glenn married Blakley, Marjorie Jean on 16 Jul 1982 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri. Marjorie (daughter of Blakley, Samuel Henry and Cockrin, Marvie Ellen) was born on 14 Mar 1940 in Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas; died on 17 Dec 2021; was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Glenn married Fattig, Bonnie Lucille on 5 Jan 1996 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri. Bonnie (daughter of Fattig, E.L. and Taylor, M.E.) was born on 1 Jan 1941 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri; died on 15 Mar 2013. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

N.L.N. married Myers, E.R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

N.L.N. married Dilley, W.C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Self-employed
• Reference Number: MCDO.H003
• _FGRAVE: 17873261
• _MEMR: 30 Sep 2002, Stasi-Grove Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Hazel Bernice Clark, 61, of Olney, IL, died Sept. 26, 2002, at her residence following a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Clark was born December 19, 1940, in Noble, the daughter of Clayson and Nella Luke McDowell.

She was self-employed and enjoyed caring for the elderly. She was a member of the Olney V.F.W. Auxiliary and Olney Eagles Auxiliary.

Mrs. Clark is survived by three sons, David, Rick, and Gregory Bell; a daughter, Rhonda Toy; two brothers, Ronald and Glenn McDowell; six sisters, Dorothy Bricker, Barbara House, Nella Dilley, Betty Lemmons, Leona DiSandro, and Kay Lomas; several nieces, nephews, 13 grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, Joshua Bell, one brother, Adrian McDowell, and one sister, JoAnn McDowell.

Funeral services were at Stasi-Grove Funeral Home with burial in the Clay City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southeastern Illinois.

Died:
died at home

Buried:
Lot 2 - Div. 1 - Blk 16

Hazel married Bell, Ronald Wayne 'Ron' on 8 Nov 1957 in Mount Zion Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Ronald (son of Bell, William Clemmons and Sharrett, Velma Margaret) was born on 16 Dec 1936 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, Illinois; died on 26 May 1991 in Goose Lake, Grundy County, Illinois; was buried on 30 May 1991 in Sample Cemetery, Morris, Grundy County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazel married Clark, J.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Factory Worker
• Reference Number: MCDO.B002
• _FGRAVE: 20945696

Notes:

Betty Marie Lemons, 65, of Clay City, died of complications from lung cancer at 12:35 p.m. Friday, August 10, 2007, at her residence with her family.

Mrs. Lemons was born June 3, 1942, in Noble, the daughter of Clayson A. and Nella Grace McDowell. She married Galen Sons in 1959 and had two children. She married Charles Lemons on November 25, 1977.

She spent several years working at Spartan's and The Three Sisters before retiring in 1984 due to a massive heart attack.

She was a member of Rebekah's Lodge in Clay City. She enjoyed playing cards, sewing, knitting, crocheting and various other crafts. She also enjoyed sharing her skills, knowledge and love with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Lemons is survived by her husband, Charlie Lemons; children, Gayla (Sons) Tanner and her husband, Charles, and Douglas Sons and his wife, Brandee, of Idar Oberstien; stepchildren, Peggy (Lemons) Watters and her husband, Gene, Charles (Leon) Lemons and his wife, Janie, and Alan Lemons; grandchildren, Jeremy, Amy, Jamie, Ashley, Sheena, Constance, Amanda, Christina, Jennifer, Christopher, Natasha, Brendan, Fiona, Damien and Alyssa; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Housey, Nella Dilley and her husband, Woodrow, Leona Mae DiSandro, and Kay Lomas; and brothers, Glen McDowell and Ronald McDowell and his wife, Wanda.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Adrian McDowell; and sisters, JoAnn McDowell, Hazel Clark and Dorothy Bricker.

Graveside services were held at Hannah Cemetery with Pastor Michael Dodge officiating.

Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City was in charge of arrangements.

Donations in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated.

Buried:
Graveside Memorial Service

Betty married Sons, Galen Ray on 3 Jul 1959 in Mount Zion Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Galen (son of Sons, Beryl Wayne and Howe, Lela) was born on 8 Sep 1941 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 1 Dec 2002 in Marion Memorial Hospital, Marion, Williamson County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Dec 2002 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Betty married Lemons, Charles Franklin 'Charlie' on 25 Nov 1977 in Illinois. Charles (son of LEMONS, James Roscoe and Sheets, Mary Alice) was born on 24 Sep 1936 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 27 Jun 2014 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 15 Jul 2014 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.L003
• _FGRAVE: 57706187
• _MEMR: 22 Aug 2010, Stasi-Grove Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Olney, Ill. — Linda Kay Lomas, 66, of Olney, died at 12:38 a.m. Thursday, August 19, 2010, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Cremation rites were accorded. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home in Olney with Reverend Mike Baker officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Lomas was born October 8, 1943, in Clay City, the daughter of Clayson and Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell.

She was a member of Olney Eagles Lodge and American Legion Post. She was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Mrs. Lomas is survived by her son, Daniel Lomas and his wife, Lisa, of Newton; daughters, Glenda Clark and her husband, Bryon, of New Lenox, Roberta "Bobbi" Lomas, of Olney; and Dawn Campbell and her husband, Thomas, of Olney; brothers, Glenn McDowell, of St. Joseph, Mo., and Ronald McDowell and his wife, Wanda, of Flora; sisters, Barbara House, of Olney, Nella Dilley and her husband, Woody, of Olney, and Leona Disandro, of Moscow, Idaho; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clayson and Nella Grace McDowell, one brother and five sisters.

Donations may be made to the donor's choice.

Linda married Lomas, C.W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

L.M. married Clevy, G.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

L.M. married Webb, W.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

L.M. married Disandro, N.K.N. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

L.M. married Schofield, D.W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R.R.R. married Krantz, W.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.G.B. married WILKINS, D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

R. married Lambird, J.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PFLA.J003

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PFLA.J001
• _FGRAVE: 213154968

Jerry married Cook, Phyllis on 26 Sep 1963. Phyllis (daughter of Cook, Troy and Heindselman, Thelma) was born on 4 Apr 1945 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 4 May 2012 in LeConte Medical Center, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: LUKE.J002
• Military Service: Private, United States Army
• _MEMR: 3 Feb 2024, Faith Bible Church of Olney, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

JOHN'S OBITUARY
John Robert Luke, 78, of Olney passed away on Friday, January 26th at 6:56 pm at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL.



John was born May 13th, 1945 in Richland County, IL to John and Grace (McDowell) Luke. He would often reflect fondly of the time he spent growing up with his family in Bunnyville. John attended school in Clay City, a graduate of the Clay City High School Class of 1963. After graduation, John enlisted in the Army. During boot camp, he suffered a heat stroke and spent the next several months at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Denver. After his recovery and medical discharge, John attended the United Electronics Institute in Louisville, KY. He later continued his Education Southern Illinois University School of Business, graduating with his Bachelor of Science in 1973.



But his most treasured achievement? John married Donna York on June 8th, 1968 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Calhoun, IL. They enjoyed a beautiful 50 years of marriage before Donna preceded him in death on July 12th, 2018.



John enjoyed the roar of an engine. Before retirement, John clocked nearly 5 million miles behind the wheel as an over-the-road truck driver. But his passion was racing, with many great memories made at the oval. From racing karts at the White Squirrel Speedway, working with his friends in the pits at local dirt tracks like Haubstaud and Mount Vernon, to following Nascar, John loved a good race. John enjoyed sharing his knowledge of automotive engineering, helping many local racers build their cars.



We would be remiss to talk about John without mentioning his love for technology. From his Commodore 64 all the way through to the gaming laptop he just purchased, John enjoyed the challenge of finding the best setup he could while keeping his costs down. He enjoyed playing Solitaire and Mahjong Tiles to relax alone, but reviled in the excitement of the online gaming community. Discord has connected him with many new friends, especially through playing Rust. Having spent 5,452 hours playing together, the Rust community has provided challenge, camaraderie, and enjoyment even as his health made it harder to find these things in his local community.



John will be missed and remembered by his brother Donald Luke; sister-in-law Becky Davis; brother-in-law Gregory Coan; nieces and nephews Tabatha (Zack) Slater, Angela (David) Zuber, Destini (Billy Bell) Coan, Noah Perry, Hunter (Hanna) Perry, Emma Slater, John Slater, Koy Stevens, and Luke Slater; and great-niece Aspen Perry. John is preceded in death by his wife Donna; parents John and Grace; sister-in-law Jo Ann Coan; nephews Micheal “Scott” Cantrell and David Davis.



Please join the family to celebrate John’s life on Saturday, February 3rd, at 2pm at Faith Bible Church of Olney, 6015 N IL130. There will be a visitation for one hour preceding the service beginning at 1pm at the church. After a short service officiated by Pastor Zachary Slater, the family requests you join them for a time of visitation and sharing of memories over dinner at the church.



John’s final act of kindness was to give the gift of life through organ and tissue donation before cremation rites accorded. Wojstrom Funeral Home and Crematory of Granite City assisted with all arrangements. Online guestbook may be found at www.wojstrom.com. A special thank you to the doctors and staff of Carle Richland Memorial Hospital for their care and support of John and family in his final days. If you wish to honor John’s memory with a memorial gift, please consider a donation to the John Luke Estate. The estate will be purchasing improvements to benefit the Carle RMH Long Term Care Unit.

Military Service:
After graduation, John enlisted in the Army. During boot camp, he suffered a heat stroke and spent the next several months at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Denver. After his recovery and medical discharge, John attended the United Electronics Institute in Louisville, KY.

_MEMR:
MEMORIAL VISITATION
Faith Bible Church of Olney
Saturday, February 3, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Email Details
6015 N IL 130
Olney, IL 62450

John married York, D.K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: LUKE.S002
• Graduation: May 1965, Raymond S. McLain High School, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma

Stephen married Cartwright, D.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stephen married Redd, Sheilia Ann on 30 Aug 1972 in Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma. Sheilia (daughter of Redd, George Otto 'Goldie' and Green, Bertha Lucindy) was born on 4 Mar 1942 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; died on 29 Nov 2013; was buried in Sperry Rest Haven Cemetery, Sperry, Osage County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: LUKE.C001
• _FGRAVE: 248430941

Notes:

Carla Sue (Luke) Ready
January 15, 1952 — January 6, 2023
Sand Springs, OK

Carla was born January 15, 1952, in Tulsa, OK, to Floyd Vance Luke and Bessie Elizabeth (Jenkins) Luke. She passed away January 6, 2023, in Tulsa, OK.

She is a graduate of McLain Senior High School. She was retired; however, she had worked as a convenience store manager and a waitress throughout her life. Carla was an avid Star Trek fan and a fan of old movies and television series such as the Beverly Hillbillies and the Andy Griffith Show. She was a woman with simple needs and big love for her friends, family and Jesus.

Carla never met a stranger and made you feel like you were a friend. She battled heart disease for many years and used her many stays in the hospital to witness about "her" Jesus, and she called this her "mission field". Carla was an avid animal lover and would take in any animal in need and nurse it back to health. In years past, when her health allowed it, she worked diligently with the ASPCA and Animal Aid of Tulsa, often housing animals in need in her home until they could be adopted out.

She is survived by her children, whom she loved with all her being, Corey Juby and wife, Courtney of Hobe Sound, FL & Vail, CO, Rebecca Jolley and husband, Billy of Thomson Station, TN, Christopher Werner and wife, Tiffany, of Gulfport, MS, and Shedrick Herbert Iland, II, of the home; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; 6 step-grandchildren; siblings, Dee Ann Allen and husband, Kent of Blocker, OK, and Charles Luke and wife, Carmen of Weatherford TX; numerous much loved nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Lee Ready; her parents, Floyd and Bessie Luke; and older brother, Stephen Gregory Luke.

Memorial donations in Carla's memory may be made to your local animal shelter.

Funeral services for Carla Sue (Luke) Ready, 70, of Sand Springs, OK, were held Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Pastor Eli Gardner and Charles "Chuck" Luke officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Randy Jenkins, John Trickett, Joe Finn, Wesley Allen, Stephen Allen, and Corbin Werner. Honorary Casket bearers were Rick Christianson, Bill Snider, Sr., Ronald Conn, Sr., and Linda Saunders Davis.

Arrangements and services were entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, Sperry.

Online condolences to the family can be made at johnsonsperry.com.

Carla married Werner, W.W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: Ready, John Lee. John (son of Ready, Jack Arthur and Edwards, C.T.) was born on 23 May 1947 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma; died on 2 Apr 2016. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carla married Juby, L.R. Jr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

D.A. married Allen, K.W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C.A.C. married Dewey, C.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C.A.C. married Grider, C.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PATR.V002

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PATR.V001
• Military Service: World War II, Seaman Second Class, United States Navy
• Census: 15 Apr 1930, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 05b
• Census: 7 May 1940, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Township), Clay County, Illinois, page 13a

Notes:

Military Service:
Entered active service on January 4, 1944. Completed boot camp at Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Illinois. Served at or aboard, in turn, the Carrier Aircraft Service Unit 21, the Pacific Landing Craft School, The Haskell-Class Attack Transport USS Lavaca APA-180, the Landing Ship, Tank USS LST 626, and the Bayfield-Class Attack Transport USS Dade APA-99. Honorably discharged as a Seaman Second Class on February 2, 1946 at the Naval Personnel Separation Center, Great Lakes, Illinois. Earned the American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, and the Philippines Liberation Medal.

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=2282107

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PATR.O002
• _FGRAVE: 24130922
• Military Service: World War II, Seaman Second Class, United States Navy
• Census: 15 Apr 1930, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 05b
• Census: 7 May 1940, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Township), Clay County, Illinois, page 13a

Notes:

Military Service:
NOTE: On the WWII Registry, he is mis-identified as Poran Patrick Jr.

Entered active service on December 1, 1945. Served aboard, in turn, the Dixie-Class Destroyer Tender USS Prairie AD-15, the Hamul-Class Destroyer Tender USS Frontier AD-25, and the Haven-Class Hospital Ship USS Haven AH-12. Honorably discharged as a Seaman Second Class on October 10, 1947 at Naval Receiving Station, Terminal Island, San Pedro, California. Earned the WWII Victory Medal for service during the period of eligibility.

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=2282089

Oran married Headlee, Lois in 1950. Lois (daughter of Headlee, Cecil and Chaney, Naomi) was born on 27 Nov 1932 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 17 Feb 2011 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 26 Feb 2011 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PATR.M001
• Census: 7 May 1940, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Township), Clay County, Illinois, page 13a

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PATR.D001
• Funeral: 5 Apr 2000, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

She was a homemaker.

Family/Spouse: Jorgenson, Jack D.. Jack was born on 11 Jul 1929; died on 7 Feb 1982; was buried in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PATR.B001
• _FGRAVE: 186569479

Notes:

Betty Ann Dulaney, age 80, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Thursday morning, January 11, 2018, at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

Betty was born March 27, 1937, in Clay City. She married John A. Dulaney on August 16, 1958, in Olney, and together they shared 59 years of marriage.

During her life, Betty worked at several area restaurants including Holland Truck Stop, Billy’s Café, and others in Olney. She was a loving wife and mother. Betty often babysat her grandchildren, her great-granddaughters being her pride and joy. She and John loved going and listening to bluegrass music, and also attending auctions.

Betty is survived by her husband: John Dulaney of Clay City; 2 daughters: Carla Evans (Donnie) and Charlotte Dulaney all of Clay City; a special nephew: Robert “Bobby” Miller (Lon) of Sarasota, FL; 3 grandchildren: Shane Dulaney of Clay City, Bridgett Shafer (Josh) of Olney, and Joshua Taylor of Noble; 3 great-granddaughters: Baylee Shafer, Jaelynn Taylor, and Maysen Shafer; 1 sister: Florence Mae Schreiter of Mill Valley, CA; along with several other nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father: Oran “Cab” Patridge; her mother: Viola P. (Wilson) Patridge Williamson; 2 brothers: Virgil Raymond Patridge and Oran Patridge, Jr.; and 3 sisters: Virginia Lee Patridge, Mary Donna Miller, and Doris June Jorgenson.

Private services will be held with interment in Clay City Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorials are suggested to Clay County Health Department and will be accepted through the funeral home.

Died:
Betty Ann Dulaney, age 80, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Thursday morning, January 11, 2018, at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

Buried:
Private services will be held with interment in Clay City Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorials are suggested to Clay County Health Department and will be accepted through the funeral home.

Betty married Dulaney, John Arthur on 16 Aug 1958 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. John (son of Dulaney, Ray Abraham and McGrew, Mary Elizabeth) was born on 3 May 1930 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 Mar 2022 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HANC.N001
• _FGRAVE: 177276398

Notes:

Norma Maxine Franklin, age 86 of Odessa, TX, passed away on March 12, 2017 in Odessa. Norma was born May 28, 1930 to Harry and Genelle Hance in Noble. Illinois. She went to school in Clay City, Illinois. She married Richard Earl Franklin on April 18, 1948 in Henderson, KT. She was an instructor in ceramics at Odessa College. She owned the Ceramic Shop for 42 years. Norma is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Genelle Hance, her son Robert "Bobby" Franklin and her son in law Guy Hutson.

Funeral Services will be at 4:00 pm, Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Norma married Franklin, R.E.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HANC.R002
• _FGRAVE: 18312362
• Funeral: 9 Jan 1973, Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Family/Spouse: Miller, Robert Eugene 'Bob'. Robert (son of Miller, Raymond E. and Hoff, Pauline Francis) was born on 14 Nov 1926 in Bedford, Greene County, Indiana; died on 18 Nov 2015 in Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville, Pulaski County, Indiana; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HANC.B001
• _FGRAVE: 18083403
• Funeral: 29 Sep 2004, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Barbara Jean Tolliver, 65, of Clay City, IL, died September 26, at Covenant Hospital in Champaign.

Mrs. Tolliver was born July 11, 1939, in Clay City, the daughter of Harry and Genelle Abbott Hance. She married James Richard Tolliver in Xenia July 25, 1959.

She was retired from Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney working in housekeeping and was a member of First Baptist Church in Clay City.

Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Cynthia Hedgepeth and Trisha Hutchison; two sons, Steven and James Tolliver; one sister, Norma Franklin; one brother, Roger Hance; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents, a sister, Ruth Miller; a brother, Jim Hance; and one great-granddaughter.

Funeral services were held at Summers-Kistler funeral Home with burial in Clay City Cemetery.

Memorials to Clay County Cancer Society.

(Published Hometown Journal)

Buried:
Plot: Lot 5 - 1 Add

Barbara married Tolliver, J.R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HANC.J001
• _FGRAVE: 18185882
• Military Service: Specialist Fifth Class, United States Army
• Funeral: 22 Nov 1989, Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

James L. Hance, 48, of Clay City, died November 19,1989 at his home.

Mr. Hance was born October 11, 1941 in Clay City, the son of Harry and Genelle Hance. He married Monica Nickells July 5, 1961 in Olney and she survives.

He was a self-employed painter, a member of Clay City Baptist church and a member of the Clay City Odd Fellows Lodge.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, James Jr. and Shawn Hance; a brother, Roger Hance; two sisters, Barbara Tolliver and Norma Franklin; his mother and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father and one sister.

Funeral services were held at Hosselton, Bookhout and Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City with burial in the Clay City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Clay City Baptist Church building fund.

(Published Olney Daily Mail)

James married Nickells, Monica on 5 Jul 1961 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Monica (daughter of Nickells, Thomas Joseph and Wells, Dorris Arlene) was born on 9 Dec 1944 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 21 Mar 1994 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana; was buried on 25 Mar 1994 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Burial: Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois
• Reference Number: HANC.R001
• _FGRAVE: 218772507

Notes:

Roger Dale Hance, 70, of Clay City, died on Wednesday November 18, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana.

Roger was born on May 5, 1950 in Clay County, Illinois, the son of Harry James Hance and Norma Genelle (Abbott). He married Deborah (Shock) on June 9, 1968 in Clay City, and she survives.

Roger started Hance's Paint and Drywall over 36 years ago with his dad, and it has gone on for three generations, currently being managed by his sons.

He loved to coon hunt with his dogs and fish with his family and friends. Roger loved spending time with his family, and he will be missed by all those that knew him.

Roger is survived by his wife; Sons, Kelly (Amy) Hance and Kyle (Ronda) Hance; Grandchildren, Keenan (Lucy) Hance, Kaden Hance, Bryce Hance, Trenton Hance; Great Grandson, Everest Hance; several brother and sister in-laws, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings.

Cremation Rites were accorded.

Died:
Roger Dale Hance, 70, of Clay City, died on Wednesday November 18, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana.

Roger married Shock, D.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: DEHA.J002
• _FGRAVE: 126908970

Notes:

Janice Kaye DeHart, 72, of Clay City, died at 9:45 a.m. Monday, March 24, 2014, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon of respiratory failure after a long battle with COPD and congestive heart failure.

Ms. DeHart was born in Richland County on October 13, 1941, to Elmo Glen Dehart and Lorena Mae (Abbott) Dehart. She resided most of her life in the Clay County area.

She graduated Clay City High School in 1959 and attended Clay City First Community Baptist Church. She had been employed at Sparton Manufacturing, Inc., Ames Handle Factory, The Arbors Center, Buehler's Buy Low, and Addus Healthcare. She had an associate's degree in social services and loved helping people.

Mom never won the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes, but she sure did try, she loved to read, play bingo, garden, animals, and to wash the windows to watch it snow. Voted most talkative four years running in high school, she kept up that reputation up until she passed away. She loved to talk on the phone after she became too ill to visit people's homes personally.

The family would like to thank the many caregivers who have taken care of Janice over the years, but they are too numerous to list individually. Dr. Ashok Kumar, Clay County Hospital, and Clay County Health Department have always done what they could to try to keep Janice healthy over the years. She always had the staff laughing and they kept her spirits up.

She is survived by her daughter, Dedra Kaye DeHart; brother and sister-in-law, John and Julie Dehart; nephews, Jason and Heath Dehart, and their wives Erin and Addie Dehart; and two great-nephews, Corbin and Gavin Dehart. She leaves behind special friends Meanie and Sam Medernach, Rosa Owen, Elizabeth Kesterson, and Margie Holland, and many, many friends and relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Mother hated funerals and visitations, but she will be cremated and a celebration of life ceremony will be held at a later date at Clay City First Community Baptist Church where all who knew her can gather and share stories.

In lieu of flowers and tokens for the family, please donate to CCARS Fur a Good PAWS, the Clay County Food Pantry, or the charitable donation of your choice.

The best memorial you can make is to always remember her with a smile and a laugh, for that's how she would have liked to be remembered.

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: ABBO.H004
• _FGRAVE: 188963228
• Funeral: 20 Apr 2018, Chastain Funeral Home, Mitchel, Lawrence County, Indiana

Notes:

He was employed at Hoffmans in Orleans from 1966 until the company moved to northern Illinois in 1970. He then went to work at Hubbard TV in Bedford until going to Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Detachment, as an electronic technician working in sonar bouys until retiring in 2015.

Jim graduated from Clay City High School, Illinois, in 1963 and electronics school in Louisville, Kentucky in 1965. He was a train enthusiast and traveled around the country with Carol photographing trains. Jim also enjoyed gardening. Jim was a member of Bedford Masonic Lodge No. 14 F. & A. M., a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Sahara Grotto Valley of Indianapolis. He attended Spice Valley Baptist Church.

Funeral:
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 20, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center, with Pastor Val Foughty-Killion officiating.

Died:
Harold James "Jim" Abbott, 72, passed away Monday, April 16, 2018, at his residence.

Buried:
Entombment will be in the mausoleum at Cresthaven Memory Gardens.

Harold married RATLIFF, C.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: FRYM.M003
• _FGRAVE: 181994699

Family/Spouse: Canard, Fred. Fred was born in 1925; died in 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: WEST.G004
• _FGRAVE: 156996478

Notes:

Obituary:
Gerald Dean Westbrook
Gerald Dean Westbrook, born Feb. 16, 1933, in Batesville, Ark., passed away at his home on June 3, 2012.

Gerald is survived by his brother, Harold; his children, John, George, Cindy, Jeff and Liz; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be graveside Monday, June 11, at 10 a.m. at the College City Cemetery, Arbuckle, followed by a small gathering at the family home.

Visit the online guest book at www.TheReporter.com.
Reporter, The (Vacaville, CA) - Thursday, June 7, 2012

Family/Spouse: Wright, Winona 'Nonie'. Winona was born on 14 Sep 1935 in Missouri; died on 21 Jun 2010 in California; was buried in College City Cemetery, College City, Colusa County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: JUNK.J002

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: JUNK.M002
• _FGRAVE: 109102792
• Funeral: House of Prayer, Albion, Edwards County, Illinois

Notes:

Myrna K. Tomblinson, age 73 of rural West Salem, Illinois passed into Eternity on Sunday, April 21, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Myrna was born on September 3, 1939 in Noble, Illinois to Doris (Fryman) and Robert Lloyd Junkins.

She married Joe Tomblinson on October 5, 1957 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Myrna enjoyed her nursing career, working for several years at the Olney Care Center. She was a member of the Albion House of Prayer and also attended the Long Prairie Primitive Baptist Church.

Myrna was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, James Junkins and daughter-in-law, Barbara "Bobbie" Tomblinson.

She is survived by her husband of almost 56 years, Joe Tomblinson; her two sons Danny Tomblinson, and Dave (Vicki) Tomblinson, all of West Salem; two sisters, Roberta Long of Bethesda, Arkansas and Barbara (Dwayne) Thomann of Noble, Illinois; three grandchildren, Robert (Cora) Tomblinson, Lauren Tomblinson and Shauna Tomblinson, and two great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Tomblinson and Emily Tomblinson.

Funeral services at the House of Prayer, Albion. Burial at Macedonia Cemetery.

Died:
Myrna K. Tomblinson, age 73 of rural West Salem, Illinois passed into Eternity on Sunday, April 21, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Myrna married Tomblinson, J.W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: JUNK.R002
• _FGRAVE: 221783376

Notes:

Roberta Sue (Junkins) Long, 78, passed away on January 27, 2021. She was born on October 26, 1942, in Noble, Illinois, to Robert L. Junkins and Doris (Fryman) Junkins.

Roberta was an active member of the Bethesda Campground United Methodist Church and the Independence County Extension Homemakers for many years. Roberta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose memory will forever be cherished by her loved ones.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert L. Junkins and Doris (Fryman) Junkins; brother, James Franklin Junkins; sister, Myrna Kay (Junkins) Tomblinson and her husband Joe; and husband, Buddy Carl Long. She is survived by her sons, Carlin Wade Long of Batesville, AR and Jason Lane Long of Batesville, AR; daughter, Holly Sue Long of Topeka, Kansas; sister, Barbara Louise (Junkins) Thomann (Duane) of Noble, Illinois; granddaughters, Cara Childress (Adrain) of Batesville, AR, Cindy Long of Batesville, AR, and Tara Pryor (Mike) of Bloomington, Illinois; and seven great-grandchildren.

Family/Spouse: Long, Buddy Carl. Buddy was born on 15 Mar 1940; died on 8 Jul 2010; was buried in Campground Cemetery, Bethesda, Independence County, Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Wiseman, N.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.J002
• _FGRAVE: 236608218

Notes:

James "Mac" McDowell, 66, of Parkersburg, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at U of L Health Mary and Elizabeth Hospital.

Mac was born on August 2, 1955 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Rev. Lowell McDowell and Marie (Ridgley) Patterson. He married Kathy Knust on April 12, 1974 in Calhoun, Illinois, and she survives.

Mac was loving husband, son, father, and most importantly, grandfather. He worked as an oilfield machinist for many years after retiring from IL Central Gulf Railroad. Mac was a member of the Walnut Grove Church, West Salem Masonic Lodge, Rolling Thunder #3, and Widow Sons (Ruffians Chapter). Mac enjoyed morning coffee at Ridgley Farms and going to garage and rummage sales. He took pleasure in spending time with his family and camping in Cave-in-Rock with his wife, Kathy. His quick wit and sense of humor will be missed by all those that knew him.

Mac is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathy McDowell of Parkersburg; son, James M. McDowell and wife Shari of Parkersburg; daughter, Jessica K. Wells and husband John of Lawrenceville; mother, Marie Patterson of Olney; grandchildren, Aidan and Kayleigh McDowell, Brian, Matthew, and Britton Wells; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Patricia Sue McDowell.

A visitation for Mac will be held on Sunday, February 13, 2022, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney.

A funeral service for Mac will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 14, 2022 at Walnut Grove Church. Interment will follow the service at Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to West Salem Masonic Lodge, Walnut Grove Church, or Rolling Thunder IL #3.

James married Knust, K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.P003
• _FGRAVE: 44687712

Notes:

Buried:
Lot 99A4, Crest Haven Cemetery, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois

C.L. married Thomas, G. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C.L. married Berry, T. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C.L. married Farrar, M.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.A. married Harrison, G.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C.R. married Turnipseed, J.R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Oil Field Worker
• Reference Number: PATE.J001
• _FGRAVE: 26564395
• Military Service: Viet Nam War, Specialist Fourth Class, 62nd Transportation Company, (Special Troops), United States Army, United States Army
• Funeral: 18 Jun 1984, Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Military Service:
Notes from Carl Wayne Gray:

"Sonny" took basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He served in Viet Nam with United States Army Vietnam, possibly with the 1st Logistical Command, United States Army where he was a truck driver..

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

James married Cochran, B.K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Oilfield Worker,
• Reference Number: PATE.B001
• _FGRAVE: 61419453
• Military Service: United States Army
• Funeral: 13 Nov 2010, Neal Funeral Home, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Clay City — Billy Dale Pate, 62, of Clay City died at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at Lake Wales Medical Center, Lake Wales, Fla.

Mr. Pate was born April 8, 1948, in Clay City, the son of Ira and Betty (Connor) Pate. He was an oil field worker and also worked at Hella in Flora. Billy was a member of Louisville American Legion and Eagles. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

He is survived by one son, James Dale (Amy) Pate of Louisville; four grandchildren, Cody Dell Pate, Tesla Enlow, Abby Nicole Pate and Emily Dawn Pate; and one great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

Funeral services were held at Neal Funeral Home, Louisville with military rites by the American Legion.

Burial was in Clay City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

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His obituary lists him as a Vietnam War Veteran. Billy served Stateside in the United States Army and should have been shown as a Vietnam Era Veteran.

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Military Service:
His obituary lists him as a Vietnam War Veteran. He served Stateside in the United States Army and should have been shown as a Vietnam Era Veteran.

Funeral:
Funeral services were held at Neal Funeral Home, Louisville with military rites by the American Legion.

Billy married Cantrell, M.J.S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Billy married Guinn, B.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CONN.D001
• _FGRAVE: 234832345

Notes:

Dorothy Wyatt, age 69, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at her home, just 9 days away from her 70th birthday.

She was born December 21, 1951, in Grayling, Michigan, the daughter of Harold Dean “Baldy” and Margaret Betty (Myer) Conner Sr. She was united in marriage to Kenneth “Kenny” Gene Wyatt on January 25, 1973, in Roscommon, Michigan. To this union three children were born: Shawn, Charity, and Chad. Kenny and Dorothy were baptized together May 7, 2015, and they shared 43 wedding anniversaries until his death April 10, 2016.

Dorothy graduated from Roscommon High School in 1970. She enjoyed time spent fishing, playing cards, and reading. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids and great-grandson. She had babysat in the past, worked at Flora Rehab & Health Care Center, Bel-Tronics, and finally Hella Manufacturing where she retired from in 2015. Dorothy spent much of her retirement camping at local state parks and fishing as much as possible.

She is survived by her children: Shawn Erin Williams (Kevin) of Flora, Charity Dawn Mitchell (Derek) of Clay City, and Chad Leo Wyatt (Penny) of Vergennes; siblings: Rosalee (“Butch” Nathan) Stillwell of Grayling, Michigan, Harold (Rachell) Conner Jr. of Tennessee, Brenda Conner of Flora, and Linda (Gerard) Cummings of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 5 grandchildren: Kenna Williams, Sabryna Williams (Brandon Hand), Josie Williams (Austin Davis), Tryston Wyatt, and Bella Wyatt; a great-grandson: Christopher Ray Davis; father-in-law: Noel Wyatt of Clay City; brother-in-law: Wayne Wyatt of Clay City; and sister-in-law: Mona Kay (Steve) Lewis.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Harold and Betty Conner; husband: Kenny Wyatt; and mother-in-law: Kathryn Wyatt.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Bridget Schnautz officiating. Visitation will be 12 noon until time of service on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Cancer Crusaders or Sailor Springs American Legion Post 0230 and will be accepted through the funeral home.

Dorothy married Wyatt, Kenneth Gene 'Kenny' on 25 Jan 1973 in Roscommon, Roscommon County, Michigan. Kenneth (son of Wyatt, Noel Eugene and Herdes, Kathryn Jean) was born on 28 Dec 1949 in Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; died on 10 Apr 2016 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J.A. married Acree, K.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CONN.E003

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CONN.J001
• _FGRAVE: 230086961
• Military Service: United States Air Force

Notes:

John D. Conner Jr., age 65, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at his home.

He was born May 23, 1956, in Flora, Illinois, the son of John D. and Marilyn (Hoskins) Conner Sr.

John served in the U.S. Air Force, specializing in E.O.D. operations. He worked for Sledge Drilling for many years and loved oilfield work. John was very caring and was always helping others with handyman projects of all types. He had been part of the Flatlanders Motorcycle Club in the past, and especially enjoyed planting and tending to his tomato plants and spending time with Peabody the dog.

He is survived by a son: Derek Mitchel of Olney; grandchildren: Tristan Mitchel of Olney, Ian Davis of Clay City, and Roreigh Mitchel of Olney; 2 sisters: Cathy Sledge Kieta of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Julie (Kent) Acree of Flora; father: John (Mary Ann) Conner of Flora; stepbrothers: Donnie Sledge and Kevin (Deanna) Brown; stepsister: Vicky Evans; several nieces and nephews, cousins including: Pam Williams and Brenda Rinehart; and friend: Richard Bassett.

He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather: Marilyn and Walter Sledge; and a sister: Elizabeth Ann Conner.

A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Military funeral honors will be presented at 7 p.m. Memorial donations are suggested to Fur a Good Paws or Clay County Cancer Crusaders and will be accepted through the funeral home.

Military Service:
John served in the U.S. Air Force, specializing in E.O.D. operations.

Buried:
Cremated. Specifically: Ashes given to family. No burial plans given.

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

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

Family/Spouse: Young, T.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: Grobengieser, T.I.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: Golden, C.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BISS.D001
• _FGRAVE: 18363910

Notes:

Dale was 14 months old when he died.

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

D.K. married Blank, R.F.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

N.M. married Krutsinger, P.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R.D. married Bollman, G. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C.W.C. married Bauer, K.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Homemaker
• Reference Number: GRAY.M001
• _FGRAVE: 180255486
• Census: 20 Mar 1950, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1950 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Illinois, District 13-3, Sheet 15
• Funeral: 21 Feb 2003, Stewart & Carroll Funeral Home, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois

Notes:

Mrs. Martha L. Harris, 53, of Paris, died 10:29 a.m. Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at the Paris Community Hospital in Paris.

She was a homemaker. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday (Feb. 21) in Edgar Cemetery. Burial will follow. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at Stewart & Carroll Funeral Home in Paris.

Mrs. Harris was born Feb. 12, 1950 in Flora, the daughter of Carl Gray and Dorothy (McDowell) Gray Bricker.

She married Walter Harris on Apr. 13, 1972 in Clay City. He survives. She is also survived by her mother, Dorothy Gray Bicker; a daughter, Lori Ann Boren of Kansas; a son, William Eric Harris of Eaton Town, Pa.; a brother, Wayne Gray of Aurora. Colo.; a sister, Patty Bright of Cisne; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Harris was a member of the Community Bible Church in Paris.

Source:
http://www.parisbeacon.coM/fle W S builder2/news/2003/February/Obituaries/MarthaL.FIarris.html

Martha married Griffith, F.P. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Harris, W.W.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

P.J. married Bright, E.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HOUS.N001
• _FGRAVE: 236360544

Notes:

Ruth attended school at Central Grade School, Olney, Richland County, Illinois, and East Richland High School, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.

Nella Ruth Cornwell Obituary
Here is Nella Ruth Cornwell’s obituary. Please accept Echovita’s sincere condolences.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Nella Ruth Cornwell of Lawrenceville, Illinois, who passed away on January 30, 2022, at the age of 67, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Nella Ruth Cornwell or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Barbara House (McDowell) and Francis House. She is survived by : her husband Jim; her son Tanner Ray Cornwell; her grandchildren, Neveah Rego, Nella Rego, Hunter Cornwell, Kaley Cornwell and Lydia Cornwell; and her brother Clay House of Olney, Illinois..

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 8th 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Calvary Apostolic Church (IL-250, Lawrenceville, IL 62439). A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 8th 2022 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Source: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/il/lawrenceville/nella-ruth-cornwell-14123899


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Nella Ruth Cornwell 67 of Lawrenceville passed away at Wabash General Hospital, Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

She was born on October 6, 1954 to Barbara (McDowell) and Francis House in Olney, Illinois.

“Ruth” married the love of her life James “Jim” Cornwell in 1980 and he survives.

She was a loving wife, mother and wonderful homemaker.

Ruth was a very dedicated member of the Calvary Apostolic Church.

She is survived by loving husband Jim, her loving children Tanner Ray Cornwell of Lawrenceville Tabitha Joe Rego and husband Caleb of Robinson, Illinois, 5 grandchildren Neveah Rego, Nella Rego, Hunter Cornwell, Kaley Cornwell and Lydia Cornwell and 1 brother Clay House of Olney, Illinois.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents.

The Memorial Service for Ruth will be at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 with a visitation starting at 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the Calvary Apostolic Church in Lawrenceville with Pastor Donaldson officiating.

Burial will be at a later date in the Olney Maple Dale Cemetery.

Source: https://www.glasserfh.com/obituary/nella-cornwell

Nella married Thompson, G. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nella married Cornwell, J.R.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

E.J.L. married Hagey, D.G. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

E.J.L. married Bruce, G.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

E.J.L. married Robbins, D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

G.D. married Bravo, L.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

P.G. married Johnson, W.R.C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

C.M. married Williams, R.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C.M. married Larabee, R.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

C.D. married Martin, C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

D.W.D. married Luck, D.R.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R.L.R. married Fannin, V.K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R.L.R. married Jobe, T. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

G.S. married Zahm, L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

G.S. married Quarles, D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BELL.R001
• _FGRAVE: 188981430
• Funeral: 23 Apr 2018, Thrasher Family Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Rhonda attended school at Streator, Morris, Olney, and Mazon, Illinois.

Rhonda Renee Toy, age 52 of Olney, passed away at 10:26 PM on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at her daughter’s residence in Noble.

Funeral service will be at 1 PM on Monday, April 23, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be from 11 AM – 1 PM on Monday, April 23, 2018 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Burial will be at Clay City Cemetery in Clay City.

Rhonda was born on September 10, 1965 in Olney, the daughter of Ronald and Hazel (McDowell) Bell.

She worked at Champion Laboratories in Albion. She was a member of First Assembly of God in Olney. She was a member of the Better Breathers Club in Vincennes. She enjoyed reading, listening to music and drawing cats. She will be sadly missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.

Rhonda is survived by her 2 daughters, Kelly Michels (Brandan) of Madisonville, KY and Jayne McClenning (fiancé Tanner Milburn) of Noble; 3 brothers, Dave Bell of Morris, IL, Rick Bell (companion Teri Rakes) of Pittsburg, MO and Greg Bell (Diana) of Walnut, IL; 2 grandchildren, Valerie and Lukas Milburn; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents Ronald and Hazel Bell.

Died:
Rhonda Renee Toy, age 52 of Olney, passed away at 10:26 PM on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at her daughter’s residence in Noble.

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

Rhonda married Toy, K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

G.J. married Prather, M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

D.D.D. married Tackitt, R.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: LOMA.D001
• _FGRAVE: 235791316
• Funeral: Meyer Funeral Home, Newton, Jasper County, Illinois

Notes:

Daniel Wesley “Dan” Lomas, age 57

December 19, 1964 – January 10, 2022

Daniel Wesley “Dan” Lomas, age 57, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:35 PM – Monday, January 10, 2022, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

Celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 AM – Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Gary Hall officiating. Burial will be at the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton, Illinois. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. In loving memory of Dan, memorials may be given to Saved by Grace. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.

Daniel, better known by his family and friends as “Dan” was born on December 19, 1964, in Olney, Illinois, the son of Cliff and Kay (McDowell) Lomas. He married Lisa (McElhiney) on August 20, 1988, at Scott Avenue Christian Church in Newton, Illinois.

Dan was a hard worker, working all his life. As a teen he farmed with his dad, worked construction and most recently worked at Stevens Industries as a press operator. He loved animals, computers and gaming. Dan was a member of the National Rifle Association. He was a graduate of East Richland High School, class of 1983.

Dan is survived by;

Wife of 34 years – Lisa Lomas of Newton, Illinois

Daughter – Megan Lomas of Villa Grove, Illinois

Father – Cliff (Joan) Lomas of Olney, Illinois

3 Sisters – Glenda (Byron) Clark of Birmingham, Alabama; Bobbi Lomas of Olney, Illinois; and Dawn Lomas Campbell of Olney, Illinois

Sister-in-law – Sheila (Greg) Brooks of Newton, Illinois

Mother-in-law – Shirley Carr of Newton, Illinois

Father-in-law – Jim (Carolyn) McElhiney of Robinson, Illinois

several nieces and nephews

Dan was preceded in death by his mother Kay Lomas and father-in-law Dale Carr.

Daniel married McElhiney, L.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

G.K. married Bower, T.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

G.K. married Clark, B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: Campbell, T.W.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

D.E. married Johnson, B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

J.R. married Jonathan, C.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

N.K. married Schwertner, S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]