Scherer, Stella

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• Reference Number: SCHE.S002
• _FGRAVE: 51099981

Family/Spouse: Fulk, Peter Sherman Theron 'Pete'. Peter (son of Fulk, Sherman Theron and Mullins, Mary Jane) was born on 6 Jun 1909 in Illinois; died in Apr 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

S.J. married Snider, R.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: FULK.E027
• _FGRAVE: 246157955
• _MEMR: 14 Jan 2023, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

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Esther Pauline Thomason, age 92, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Flora Gardens Care Center.

She was born July 27, 1930, in Olney, the daughter of Peter and Stella (Scherer) Fulk. She was united in marriage to Raymond Thomason on September 3, 1951, and together they shared 51 wedding anniversaries until his death on January 7, 2003.

Pauline was a graduate of Richland County High School. She loved flowers, and her green thumb produced beautiful gardens year-round; taking walks until she physically could no longer do so was one of her favorite daily rituals; she loved playing Bingo with all her friends at Heritage Woods; and doing daily word search puzzles kept her busy. When she was younger, she volunteered endless hours at a local nursing home, as she loved helping others. She enjoyed getting together with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Pauline's pride and joy was that she and her husband Raymond adopted five children from Korea. After being told they could not adopt any more than three children, she appealed this decision. Congressman George Shipley from Illinois wrote a bill to eliminate the restriction on the number of children a family can adopt. Both George and Georgia were named after Congressman Shipley.

She is survived by her children: June "Buster" Roland Thomason (Glenda Onyette) of Grayville, Eleanor Alice (Tim) Ramseier of Terre Haute, Indiana, Raymond (Jackie) Thomason Jr. of Panama City Beach, Florida, Georgia Ellen (James) Ewing of Flora, and George Edward (Samantha) Thomason of Orchardville; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a sister: Shelby Snider of Dundas; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter: Donna Jane Thomason; and 3 siblings.

Our family is blessed to know that our mother is now walking alongside other loved ones who entered the gates of Heaven before her. However, we are assured that her greatest joy is being in the presence of our Savior Jesus Christ in her Eternal Home. The below words from a favorite family hymn, I Come to The Garden Alone, reflect the joy she is now experiencing: "And He walks with me, and He talks with me, and He tells me I am His own, and the joy we share as we tarry there none other has ever known."

We want to express our great gratitude to the staff at Heritage Woods of Flora, Flora Gardens Care Center, and Clay County Hospice for their wonderful facilities and the excellent care and compassion they showed to our mother during her last few years and days.

A memorial ceremony will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. A visitation will be held from 3-4 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Jireh India Mission and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit www.frankandbright.com.

Esther married Thomason, Raymond on 3 Sep 1951. Raymond died on 7 Jan 2003. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: FULK.L020
• _FGRAVE: 151956171

Family/Spouse: Wilson, Dorris C.. Dorris (son of Wilson, Walter and Robinson, Sarah Caroline) was born on 31 May 1921 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 17 Mar 1972 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Dundas Cemetery, Dundas, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Updike, Robert. Robert died before 2 Sep 2015. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: FULK.U004
• _FGRAVE: 108269476
• Census: 15 Apr 1940, Noble Township, Richland County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Noble (Township), Richland County, Illinois, page 07b
• Funeral: 13 Apr 2013, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Noble, Richland County, Illinois

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Arthur Fulk, 79, of Noble died Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. Funeral services at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Noble with Pastor Doyle Williams officiating. Burial in Noble Cemetery.

Arthur was born on August 6,1933 in Noble, the son of Peter & Stella (Scherer) Fulk.

He married Joann Wells on February 16,1952 in Noble. She preceded him in death on October 27, 2009.

Arthur had worked for Prairie Farms. He was a coin collector and coin hunter who spent many hours with his metal detector in search of rare coins. Arthur was also a fisherman and enjoyed fishing with his family and friends. He loved his grandchildren and watching them grow up.

He is survived by his son, Bill Fulk and wife Cindy of Belleville, IL, son, Gary Fulk of Noble, daughter, Cindy Baize and husband Danny of Noble, brother, William Fulk, sister, Pauline Thomason, sister, Lemora VanDyke, sister, Shelby Snider and grandchildren, Sarah Fulk, Elena Fulk, Josh Fulk, Austin Rhoads and Haley Rhoads.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 57years Joann Fulk, son David Leo Fulk, grandson Adam Ross Fulk and infant brother Franklin R. Fulk.

Arthur married Wells, Carolyn Joan on 16 Feb 1952 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois. Carolyn (daughter of Wells, William Alvin and Gregg, Ida Mae) was born on 2 Oct 1934 in Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 27 Oct 2009 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Oct 2009 in Noble Prairie Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: FULK.F002

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• Reference Number: FULK.W008

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

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

Family/Spouse: O'Brien, M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: SNID.B001
• _FGRAVE: 220010791
• Funeral: 22 Dec 2020, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

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Brian was a member of NHRA and enjoyed drag racing. He owned his own race car and was a driver. Brian took pleasure in spending time with his friends. He was a skilled mechanic, and everyone called him to work on their vehicles. He was also a member of Mt. Gilead Church. Brian loved his grand babies and being around family.

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

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• Reference Number: WILS.D006
• _FGRAVE: 74521519

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He was employed by Baker Tools in Olney and was a member of the Mt. Gilead Christian Church.

Died:
Two Dundas mem were killed early today in a three vehicle accident on Rt. 130 one mile south of Greenup.

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

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

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• Reference Number: FULK.D019
• _FGRAVE: 59965408

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Tragedy struck in the village of Noble at about 8:50 p.m. Thursday, when two Noble High School Students were killed instantly, and three other young people were injured in a car-train collision.

Killed were David L. Fulk, 16, of Noble a junior, and Stormy W. Greenwood. 16, of Olney Rt. 3, a senior.

Greenwood was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Greenwood. Greenwood is believed to have been the driver, and Fulk, son of Arthur and Joan Fulk, was apparently riding in the right front seat.

Injured were Gary Fulk, 12, of Noble, brother of David; Bruce Wells 15, of Noble; and Cary Kosack, 15, of Olney.

The collision occurred at the first crossing west of the depot in Noble, at a three-track crossing.

Bio from Olney Daily Mail
Olney, IL

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

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• Reference Number: FULK.G012
• Funeral: Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Noble, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Tragedy struck in the village of Noble at about 8:50 p.m. Thursday, when two Noble High School Students were killed instantly, and three other young people were injured in a car-train collision.

Killed were David L. Fulk, 16, of Noble a junior, and Stormy W. Greenwood. 16, of Olney Rt. 3, a senior.

Greenwood was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Greenwood. Greenwood is believed to have been the driver, and Fulk was apparently riding in the right front seat.

Injured were Gary Fulk, 12, of Noble, brother of David; Bruce Wells 15, of Noble; and Cary Kosack, 15, of Olney.

The collision occurred at the first crossing west of the depot in Noble, at a three-track crossing.

He owned and operated Unique Oak Trunks and was a member of Cornerstone Church in Noble.

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

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

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• Reference Number: FULK.A029
• Funeral: George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois
• Adopted: 17 Apr 1986

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Adam was an honor student at Belleville East High School. He was a member of St. Peter's Cathedral Catholic Church. He was a member of the Spanish Club, the Mustangs Roller Hockey Team of Oak Hill, and an assistant coach at Fun Spot Roller Hockey.

Died:
Died while playing roller hockey.