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Mears, William Jefferson

Male 1869 - 1952  (82 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Mears, William Jefferson was born on 15 May 1869 in Shelby County, Illinois; died on 22 Apr 1952 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.W001
    • _FGRAVE: 40291175

    Family/Spouse: Hutton, Mary Jane. Mary (daughter of Hutton, R. and Swanders, Mariah) was born on 15 Sep 1873 in Shelby County, Illinois; died on 3 Aug 1935 in Tunbridge, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Mears, Arnold  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Oct 1893 in Shelby County, Illinois; died on 18 Dec 1989 in Dr. John Warner Hospital, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Maroa Township Cemetery, Maroa, Macon County, Illinois.
    2. 3. Mears, Raymond Stanley 'Ray'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 May 1895 in Herrick, Shelby County, Illinois; died on 19 Sep 1967 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    3. 4. Mears, Abba Leona  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Aug 1897 in Herrick, Shelby County, Illinois; died on 4 Feb 1982 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    4. 5. Mears, Savilla 'Villa'  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1899; died in 1957; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    5. 6. Mears, Hazel Irene  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Mar 1901 in Shelby County, Illinois; died on 29 May 1992 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    6. 7. Mears, Thelma M.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jan 1903 in Shelby County, Illinois; died on 27 Apr 1985 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    7. 8. Mears, William Edward 'Ted'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Oct 1904 in Cold Springs, Shelby County, Illinois; died on 27 Nov 1982 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    8. 9. Mears, Emery Elwood  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1906 in Cold Springs, Shelby County, Illinois; died on 19 Mar 1970 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    9. 10. Mears, Marie Leah  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Dec 1908 in Cold Springs, Shelby County, Illinois; died in 1950; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    10. 11. Mears, Opal Jennie  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Oct 1909; died on 7 Aug 1932; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    11. 12. Mears, Robert Paul 'Pete'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Aug 1913 in Macon County, Illinois; died on 29 Dec 2004 in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mears, Arnold Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 12 Oct 1893 in Shelby County, Illinois; died on 18 Dec 1989 in Dr. John Warner Hospital, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Maroa Township Cemetery, Maroa, Macon County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.A003
    • Funeral: Herington-Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois

    Notes:

    He was a retired farmer and a member of First Christian Church, DeWitt County Farm Bureau, DeWitt County Friendship Center.

    Died:
    Arnold Mears, 96, of Clinton died 7:11 a.m. Monday (Dec. 18, 1989) in Dr. John Warner Hospital, Clinton.

    Arnold married York, Cora in 1913 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois. Cora (daughter of York, John S. and ?, R.) was born on 7 Apr 1894 in Chrisney, Spencer County, Indiana; died on 31 Mar 1986 in Dr. John Warner Hospital, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Maroa Township Cemetery, Maroa, Macon County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Mears  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 14. Mears  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 15. Mears  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 16. Mears  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 17. Mears  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 18. Mears  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 19. Mears, ?  Descendancy chart to this point was buried in Moroa Cemetery,.
    8. 20. Mears, ?  Descendancy chart to this point was buried in Moroa Cemetery,.
    9. 21. Mears, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    10. 22. Mears, M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    11. 23. Mears, Roy Bertram  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jul 1917; died on 16 Aug 1988; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    12. 24. Mears, Howard E.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jul 1920 in Maroa, Macon County, Illinois; died on 15 Dec 2010 in Chenoa, McLean County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    13. 25. Mears, Dorthea Maxine  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jun 1922; died on 18 Nov 1922; was buried in Maroa Township Cemetery, Maroa, Macon County, Illinois.
    14. 26. Mears, Chester Lee 'Chet'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Aug 1927 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 4 Mar 2009 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Lisenby Cemetery, Lane, DeWitt County, Illinois.

  2. 3.  Mears, Raymond Stanley 'Ray' Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 8 May 1895 in Herrick, Shelby County, Illinois; died on 19 Sep 1967 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.R004
    • _FGRAVE: 24958056

    Notes:

    MEARS, Ray S., 72, Clinton, died 7:30a.m. Tuesday, John Warner Hospital, Clinton; leaves wife, Opal; sons, James, Decatur; Eldon, Latham; daughters, Mrs. Eva Wright, Warrensburg; Mrs. Viola Anderson and Mrs. Sharon Stevenson, both of Clinton; brothers, Arnold, Clinton; Ted and Paul, Kenney; Emery, Leroy; sisters, Mrs. Leona Walters, and Mrs. Thelman Jackson, both of Decatur; Mrs. Hazel Clark, Kenney; services 1:30p.m. Thursday, Kenney Christian Church; burial Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney; call after 3p.m. Wednesday, Herington-Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton.
    The Herald Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois)-Wed, Sept. 27, 1967-Page 37

    Family/Spouse: Walters, Opal. Opal (daughter of Walters, George Frances 'Frank' and Small, Rose May) was born in 1900 in Chrisney, Spencer County, Indiana; died on 28 Feb 1984 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Mears, James Benjamin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Mar 1920 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 15 May 1968; was buried in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Macon County, Illinois.
    2. 28. Mears, Eva Bernice  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Sep 1921; died on 30 Apr 1988; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    3. 29. Mears, Eldon Lee Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 May 1923 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 30 Jul 1982 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    4. 30. Mears, Viola Nell 'Prudy'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Mar 1929 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 12 Aug 2014 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    5. 31. Mears, Richard Earl  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jun 1931; died on 6 Oct 1946; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    6. 32. Mears, S.A.  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Mears, Abba Leona Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 26 Aug 1897 in Herrick, Shelby County, Illinois; died on 4 Feb 1982 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.A004

    Family/Spouse: Walters, Carl. Carl (son of Walters, George Frances 'Frank' and Small, Rose May) was born in 1896 in Spencer County, Indiana; died on 31 Jul 1978 in Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Walters, A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 34. Walters, L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 35. WALTERS, Caryl Joan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 May 1924 in Maroa, Macon County, Illinois; died on 28 Jul 2008 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

  4. 5.  Mears, Savilla 'Villa' Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1899; died in 1957; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.S005

    Family/Spouse: Schoby, Roy M.. Roy was born in 1890; died in 1959; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. Schoby, John W.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Sep 1925 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 21 Nov 2011 in Rehab & Healthcare Center, Shelbyville, Shelby County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    2. 37. Schoby, Donald L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1930; died in 2012.

  5. 6.  Mears, Hazel Irene Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 15 Mar 1901 in Shelby County, Illinois; died on 29 May 1992 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.H001

    Family/Spouse: Clark, John F. Sr.. John was born on 22 Jan 1899 in DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 12 Nov 1979 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Clark, T.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 39. Clark, William Harold  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Dec 1919 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 15 Jan 2014 in Imboden Creek, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg, Macon County, Illinois.
    3. 40. Clark, Mary Evelyn  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1922; died in 1952; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    4. 41. Clark, Vernon L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Apr 1924 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 18 Jul 2014; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    5. 42. Clark, Norma Jean  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Feb 1926; died on 18 Feb 1926; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    6. 43. Clark, John F. 'Junior' Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Feb 1927 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 29 May 2015 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

  6. 7.  Mears, Thelma M. Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 25 Jan 1903 in Shelby County, Illinois; died on 27 Apr 1985 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.T005
    • _FGRAVE: 40244651

    Family/Spouse: Jackson, William W.. William was born on 24 Aug 1904; died on 23 Nov 1995 in La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 44. Jackson, Len W.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Aug 1939; died on 21 Jun 2010; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

  7. 8.  Mears, William Edward 'Ted'Mears, William Edward 'Ted' Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 7 Oct 1904 in Cold Springs, Shelby County, Illinois; died on 27 Nov 1982 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.W008
    • Military Service: World War II, United States Army


  8. 9.  Mears, Emery Elwood Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1906 in Cold Springs, Shelby County, Illinois; died on 19 Mar 1970 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.E006

    Family/Spouse: Linton, Margaret L.. Margaret (daughter of Linton, R.D. and Baldwin, C.L.) was born on 31 Aug 1909 in Logan County, Illinois; died on 14 May 1993 in Normal, McLean County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. Mears  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 46. Mears, Robert William 'Bob'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Feb 1931 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 7 Apr 2008 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois.
    3. 47. Mears, Edith Lorraine  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Oct 1932 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 4 Feb 1994 in Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois.
    4. 48. Mears, Wilma Jane  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Aug 1936 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 9 Jul 2016 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois; was buried in McLean Cemetery, McLean, McLean County, Illinois.
    5. 49. Mears, Patricia L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Mar 1937 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 6 Nov 2006 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois; was buried in Dawson Cemetery, Ellsworth, McLean County, Illinois.

  9. 10.  Mears, Marie Leah Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 23 Dec 1908 in Cold Springs, Shelby County, Illinois; died in 1950; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.M003

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

    Children:
    1. 50. Dement, Robert Wayne  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1927; died in 1993.

  10. 11.  Mears, Opal Jennie Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 4 Oct 1909; died on 7 Aug 1932; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.O005


  11. 12.  Mears, Robert Paul 'Pete' Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 26 Aug 1913 in Macon County, Illinois; died on 29 Dec 2004 in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.R001

    Robert married Martin, Ruth Aurelle on 7 Feb 1954. Ruth (daughter of Martin, William J. and Speer, Iona E.) was born on 9 Feb 1912 in Allerton, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 28 Nov 1998 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 51. Mears  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 52. Mears, Betty Jo  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 May 1934 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 9 Oct 2006 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.


Generation: 3

  1. 13.  Mears Descendancy chart to this point (2.Arnold2, 1.William1)

  2. 14.  Mears Descendancy chart to this point (2.Arnold2, 1.William1)

  3. 15.  Mears Descendancy chart to this point (2.Arnold2, 1.William1)

  4. 16.  Mears Descendancy chart to this point (2.Arnold2, 1.William1)

  5. 17.  Mears Descendancy chart to this point (2.Arnold2, 1.William1)

  6. 18.  Mears Descendancy chart to this point (2.Arnold2, 1.William1)

  7. 19.  Mears, ? Descendancy chart to this point (2.Arnold2, 1.William1) was buried in Moroa Cemetery,.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.U009


  8. 20.  Mears, ? Descendancy chart to this point (2.Arnold2, 1.William1) was buried in Moroa Cemetery,.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.U010


  9. 21.  Mears, D. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Arnold2, 1.William1)

  10. 22.  Mears, M. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Arnold2, 1.William1)

    M. married Maddox, J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 53. Maddox, E.L.  Descendancy chart to this point

  11. 23.  Mears, Roy BertramMears, Roy Bertram Descendancy chart to this point (2.Arnold2, 1.William1) was born on 11 Jul 1917; died on 16 Aug 1988; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.R009
    • Military Service: World War II, Corporal, United States Army

    Roy married Finfrock, Doris Irene on 20 Nov 1948. Doris was born on 29 Sep 1918 in Waynesville, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 13 Sep 1992 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 54. Mears, L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 55. Mears, D.K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 56. Mears, K.S.  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 24.  Mears, Howard E.Mears, Howard E. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Arnold2, 1.William1) was born on 14 Jul 1920 in Maroa, Macon County, Illinois; died on 15 Dec 2010 in Chenoa, McLean County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.H003
    • _FGRAVE: 62996616
    • Funeral: Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois
    • Military Service: World War II, USS Circe, United States Navy

    Howard married Goodman, Ruby May on 1 Apr 1946. Ruby was born on 26 Feb 1926; died on 10 Oct 1997 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 57. Mears, H.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 58. Mears, Clarence Reed  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Mar 1949 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois; died on 30 Aug 1993 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

  13. 25.  Mears, Dorthea Maxine Descendancy chart to this point (2.Arnold2, 1.William1) was born on 25 Jun 1922; died on 18 Nov 1922; was buried in Maroa Township Cemetery, Maroa, Macon County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.D003


  14. 26.  Mears, Chester Lee 'Chet'Mears, Chester Lee 'Chet' Descendancy chart to this point (2.Arnold2, 1.William1) was born on 2 Aug 1927 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 4 Mar 2009 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Lisenby Cemetery, Lane, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.C007
    • Military Service: Korean War, United States Army

    Notes:

    Chester Lee "Chet" Mears, 81, Clinton, died at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday (March 4, 2009) at Dr. John Warner Hospital, Clinton.

    He was born Aug. 2, 1927 in Kenney, son of Arnold and Cora York Mears. He married Eleanor June Miller on May 7, 1949 in Kenney.

    He is survived by his wife, Eleanor J. Mears, Clinton; one daughter, Jeanette "Jan" (Larry) Winebrinner, Clinton; one granddaughter, Hillari (Jeff) Harrold, DeWitt; one grandson, Andrew "Roob" Winebrinner, Clinton; great-grandchildren, Megan and Wesley Harrold; one sister, Mildred Maddox, Clinton and one brother, Howard Mears, Kenney.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Denver Wayne "Duke" Mears; two brothers and one sister.

    He was a member of the First Christian Church of Clinton.

    He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a member of Kenney American Legion Post and the Clinton VFW Post. He was retired from Eureka Williams Co. of Bloomington.

    Pantagraph, The (Bloomington, IL) - Friday, March 6, 2009

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

    Children:
    1. 59. Mears, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 60. Mears, Denver Wayne 'Duke'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Aug 1959 in Bloomington, McClean County, Illinois; died on 11 Aug 2002 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Lisenby Cemetery, Lane, DeWitt County, Illinois.

  15. 27.  Mears, James BenjaminMears, James Benjamin Descendancy chart to this point (3.Raymond2, 1.William1) was born on 7 Mar 1920 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 15 May 1968; was buried in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Macon County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.J001
    • _FGRAVE: 39505662
    • Military Service: World War II, Technician Fourth Grade, 385th Signal Company, 101st Avaiation, United States Army

    Notes:

    Funeral services for James B. Mears of 2521 E. Eldorado St. will be at 1 p.m. Friday Brintlinger's Funeral Home, with burial in Macon County Memorial Park. Friends may call in the funeral home after 4 p.m. today.

    Mr. Mears, 48, died in St. Mary's Hospital at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday.

    Mr. Mears was born March 7, 1920, in Kenney, a son of Ray S. and Opal Walters Mears. He married Jean Bertrang Oct. 27, 1945 in Mount Pulaski. She survives. He moved to Decatur from Lincoln 20 years ago.

    He was a truck driver for Purity Baking Co. He served with the Army in World War II. He was affiliated with St. Paul's United Methodist Church and Kenney American Legion Post.

    Mr. Mears leaves his mother, Mrs. Opal Mears, Linton; four daughters, Mrs. Everett (Barbara) Shingleton and Mrs. William (Gloria) Reynolds, both of Decatur, and donna Lynn and Penni Sue at home; four sons, William James, Dale Ray, Roger Kent and Glen Allen, all at home; three sisters, Mrs. Kermit (Eva) Wright, Warrensburg; Mrs. Viola Anderson and Mrs. William (Sharon) Stephenson, both of Clinton; a brother, Eldon Mears, Decatur; and one grandson. One brother preceded him in death.

    The Decatur Herald (Decatur, Illinois)-Thu., May 16, 1968 - Page 22

    Our Mom Ellen Jean Bertrang Mears is now next to our dad
    She was B 3-3-1920 D 1-13-2012 at Penni Olson's house in Cisco

    Brother Dale Ray Mears is buried about 20 feet southwest of our parents in Macon County Memorial Park.

    Funeral:
    Funeral services for James B. Mears of 2521 E. Eldorado St. will be at 1 p.m. Friday Brintlinger's Funeral Home, with burial in Macon County Memorial Park. Friends may call in the funeral home after 4 p.m. today.

    Military Service:
    per his daughter Barbara, he served with the 101st Airborne Division

    James married Bertrang, Ellen Jean on 27 Oct 1945 in Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. Ellen (daughter of Bertrang, William Christian and Shull, Hallie) was born on 3 Mar 1921 in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois; died on 13 Jan 2012 in Cisco, Piatt County, Illinois; was buried in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Macon County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 61. Mears, B.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 62. Mears, G.A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 63. Mears, W.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 64. Mears, Dale Ray  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 May 1952 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 8 May 2004; was buried in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Macon County, Illinois.
    5. 65. Mears, Roger Kent  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jan 1955 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 15 Jan 2023.
    6. 66. Mears, Dona Lynn  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jan 1957 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 13 Apr 2023; was buried on 21 Apr 2023 in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Macon County, Illinois.
    7. 67. Mears, P.S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 68. Mears, G.A.  Descendancy chart to this point

  16. 28.  Mears, Eva Bernice Descendancy chart to this point (3.Raymond2, 1.William1) was born on 15 Sep 1921; died on 30 Apr 1988; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.E003
    • _FGRAVE: 40047490

    Family/Spouse: Wright, Kermit Floyd. Kermit (son of Wright, Francis W. and Prather, Eliza Jane) was born on 4 Aug 1916 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 2 Oct 2007 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 69. Wright, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 70. Wright, Betty Jane  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Feb 1948 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 11 Apr 2003 in Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    3. 71. Wright, M.A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 72. Wright, P.  Descendancy chart to this point

  17. 29.  Mears, Eldon Lee Sr.Mears, Eldon Lee Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Raymond2, 1.William1) was born on 30 May 1923 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 30 Jul 1982 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.E008
    • _FGRAVE: 40291158
    • Military Service: World War II, Private, United States Army

    Family/Spouse: Atkenson, Bertha Leone. Bertha (daughter of Elam, H. and Havarstock, E.) was born on 12 Jun 1914; died on 29 Jun 1977 in Shelby County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

    Children:
    1. 73. Mears, E.L. Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 74. Mears, D.F.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 75. Mears, A.  Descendancy chart to this point

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

    Family/Spouse: Welch, Bonnie Dell. Bonnie was born on 8 Jul 1929 in Lane, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 13 Jul 2017; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 76. Mears, K.  Descendancy chart to this point

  18. 30.  Mears, Viola Nell 'Prudy' Descendancy chart to this point (3.Raymond2, 1.William1) was born on 8 Mar 1929 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 12 Aug 2014 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.V001
    • _FGRAVE: 134316404
    • Funeral: Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois

    Notes:

    She was a member of the Royal Neighbors, Kenney Alumni Association and Crang Bennett American Legion, Clinton.

    She worked for 26 years in Clinton and Decatur nursing homes, cooked at the R&R Café in Clinton and was a foster grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

    Viola married Cundiff, T.T. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 77. Cundiff, James Richard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Mar 1949 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 1 Jun 2014 in Wapella, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Unknown.
    2. 78. Cundiff, M.C.K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 79. CUNDIFF, L.A.  Descendancy chart to this point

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

    Family/Spouse: Anderson, Joseph Fred. Joseph died in 1967. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 80. Anderson, E.S.  Descendancy chart to this point

  19. 31.  Mears, Richard Earl Descendancy chart to this point (3.Raymond2, 1.William1) was born on 14 Jun 1931; died on 6 Oct 1946; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.R014
    • _FGRAVE: 24958108

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Plot: section 2


  20. 32.  Mears, S.A. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Raymond2, 1.William1)

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

    Children:
    1. 81. Stevenson, Q.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 82. Stephenson, R.  Descendancy chart to this point

  21. 33.  Walters, A. Descendancy chart to this point (4.Abba2, 1.William1)

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


  22. 34.  Walters, L. Descendancy chart to this point (4.Abba2, 1.William1)

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


  23. 35.  WALTERS, Caryl Joan Descendancy chart to this point (4.Abba2, 1.William1) was born on 5 May 1924 in Maroa, Macon County, Illinois; died on 28 Jul 2008 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WALT.C004
    • _FGRAVE: 28929898

    Notes:

    Caryl Grimes was the daughter of Carl and Leona Mears Walters. She married Wallace Grimes. He preceded her in death March 11, 1991.

    She is survived by one son, Ronnie (Holly) Grimes, two daughters, Jeannette (Richard) Whitehead and Judy (Bill) Irvin and four grandchildren.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister.

    Pantagraph, The (Bloomington, IL) - Wednesday, July 30, 2008

    Family/Spouse: Grimes, Wallace. Wallace (son of Grimes, P. and Lord, E.) was born on 30 Apr 1923 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 11 Mar 1991 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 83. Grimes, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 84. Grimes, J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  24. 36.  Schoby, John W.Schoby, John W. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Savilla2, 1.William1) was born on 21 Sep 1925 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 21 Nov 2011 in Rehab & Healthcare Center, Shelbyville, Shelby County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SCHO.J004
    • _FGRAVE: 80919189
    • Military Service: United States Army
    • Military Service: United States Navy

    Notes:

    John W. Schoby, 86, of Shelbyville died Monday, November 21, 2011, in Shelbyville, Illinois, Rehab & Healthcare Center.

    He was born September 21, 1925 in Kenney, Illinois, the son of Roy and Savilla Mears Schoby. He married Marjorie Jean "Marge" Aughenbaugh on September 28, 1947 in Chestnut, Illinois. She passed away on February 13, 2011. He was also preceded in death by his parents, one son, one brother and one sister.

    Surviving are one son, Jeff Schoby; two grandchildren, Jeremy and Ashlee and one brother, Don (Norma) Schoby.

    He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy.

    John married Aughenbaugh, Marjorie Jean 'Marge' on 28 Sep 1947 in Chestnut, Logan County, Illinois. Marjorie (daughter of Aughenbaugh, Herschel and Schyer, Irene) was born on 4 Jan 1928; died on 13 Feb 2011 in St. Johns Hospital, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 85. CHASE, J.E.  Descendancy chart to this point

  25. 37.  Schoby, Donald L. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Savilla2, 1.William1) was born in 1930; died in 2012.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SCHO.D004


  26. 38.  Clark, T. Descendancy chart to this point (6.Hazel2, 1.William1)

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


  27. 39.  Clark, William Harold Descendancy chart to this point (6.Hazel2, 1.William1) was born on 19 Dec 1919 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 15 Jan 2014 in Imboden Creek, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg, Macon County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CLAR.W001
    • Military Service: United States Army

    Notes:

    He served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946. He farmed his entire life.

    Military Service:
    He served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946

    William married Rau, Mildred Fern on 20 Mar 1946 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois. Mildred (daughter of Rau, Linn Olla and Isaac, Mabel Nettie) was born on 31 Dec 1922 in Macon County, Illinois; died on 23 Mar 2000 in Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg, Macon County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 86. Clark, N.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 87. Clark, L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 88. Clark, R.  Descendancy chart to this point

  28. 40.  Clark, Mary Evelyn Descendancy chart to this point (6.Hazel2, 1.William1) was born in 1922; died in 1952; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CLAR.M021


  29. 41.  Clark, Vernon L.Clark, Vernon L. Descendancy chart to this point (6.Hazel2, 1.William1) was born on 15 Apr 1924 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 18 Jul 2014; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CLAR.V002
    • Military Service: World War II, United States Army

    Vernon married Mayfield, Mary Elizabeth on 4 Jul 1943 in New London, Ralls County, Missouri. Mary was born on 1 May 1926 in Detroit, Pike County, Illinois; died on 13 Mar 2009 in Dr. John Warner Hospital, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 89. Clark, Roger L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Sep 1963 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 1 Nov 2001 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

  30. 42.  Clark, Norma Jean Descendancy chart to this point (6.Hazel2, 1.William1) was born on 18 Feb 1926; died on 18 Feb 1926; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CLAR.N004


  31. 43.  Clark, John F. 'Junior' Jr.Clark, John F. 'Junior' Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (6.Hazel2, 1.William1) was born on 24 Feb 1927 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 29 May 2015 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CLAR.J025
    • Military Service: World War II, United States Army

    Notes:

    John was a member of the Kenney Christian Church and a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of the AmVets, a retired farmer and a life-long resident of Kenney.

    John married Spainhour, T. Gail on 25 Sep 1953. T. was born on 25 Jul 1917 in Lane, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 23 Nov 1999 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  32. 44.  Jackson, Len W. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Thelma2, 1.William1) was born on 9 Aug 1939; died on 21 Jun 2010; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: JACK.L004


  33. 45.  Mears Descendancy chart to this point (9.Emery2, 1.William1)

  34. 46.  Mears, Robert William 'Bob'Mears, Robert William 'Bob' Descendancy chart to this point (9.Emery2, 1.William1) was born on 22 Feb 1931 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 7 Apr 2008 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.R010
    • Military Service: Korean War, Corporal, United States Army National Guard

    Robert married Wey, M.C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  35. 47.  Mears, Edith Lorraine Descendancy chart to this point (9.Emery2, 1.William1) was born on 8 Oct 1932 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 4 Feb 1994 in Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.E007

    Notes:

    Mrs. Milton, who graduated from LeRoy High School and attended Illinois State Normal University, had been employed for 26 years at State Farm Insurance Cos.
    She was a member of the Hey-worth Christian Church where she was a Sunday school teacher 30 years and was active on many church committees as well as community projects.
    She was installed as president of the McLean County Homemakers

    Edith married Milton, G.S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  36. 48.  Mears, Wilma Jane Descendancy chart to this point (9.Emery2, 1.William1) was born on 3 Aug 1936 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 9 Jul 2016 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois; was buried in McLean Cemetery, McLean, McLean County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.W006

    Notes:

    She was a loving mother, grandmother and aunt. After retirement from State Farm, Jane was an active volunteer for RSVP, OSF St. Joseph Medical Center and McLean County Museum of History.

    She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, McLean United Methodist Church and the Woman’s Club of Bloomington/Normal. She enjoyed her family, meeting with many friends (mostly eating out), and traveling. Her home was always open to friends and relatives.

    Family/Spouse: Farmer, Richard Eugene 'Dick'. Richard was born on 12 Nov 1936; died on 24 Jan 1983 in Illinois; was buried in McLean Cemetery, McLean, McLean County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  37. 49.  Mears, Patricia L. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Emery2, 1.William1) was born on 18 Mar 1937 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 6 Nov 2006 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois; was buried in Dawson Cemetery, Ellsworth, McLean County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.P003

    Patricia married Evans, James A. on 3 Jul 1955. James was born on 29 Apr 1934; died on 6 Sep 1974 in Ellsworth, McLean County, Illinois; was buried in Dawson Cemetery, Ellsworth, McLean County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  38. 50.  Dement, Robert Wayne Descendancy chart to this point (10.Marie2, 1.William1) was born in 1927; died in 1993.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: DEME.R001


  39. 51.  Mears Descendancy chart to this point (12.Robert2, 1.William1)

  40. 52.  Mears, Betty Jo Descendancy chart to this point (12.Robert2, 1.William1) was born on 10 May 1934 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 9 Oct 2006 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.B003

    Betty married Hoff, Donald Eugene on 8 Sep 1957. Donald was born on 16 May 1936 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 15 Mar 2015 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 53.  Maddox, E.L. Descendancy chart to this point (22.M.3, 2.Arnold2, 1.William1)

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

    Children:
    1. 90. Baker, T.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 91. Baker, T.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 92. Baker, T.  Descendancy chart to this point

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


  2. 54.  Mears, L. Descendancy chart to this point (23.Roy3, 2.Arnold2, 1.William1)

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

    Children:
    1. 93. Mears  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 55.  Mears, D.K. Descendancy chart to this point (23.Roy3, 2.Arnold2, 1.William1)

  4. 56.  Mears, K.S. Descendancy chart to this point (23.Roy3, 2.Arnold2, 1.William1)

  5. 57.  Mears, H. Descendancy chart to this point (24.Howard3, 2.Arnold2, 1.William1)

  6. 58.  Mears, Clarence Reed Descendancy chart to this point (24.Howard3, 2.Arnold2, 1.William1) was born on 21 Mar 1949 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois; died on 30 Aug 1993 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.C006

    Family/Spouse: Hamblen, Rebecca Lynn 'Becky'. Rebecca was born on 14 Jun 1949 in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois; died on 3 Mar 2016 in Christus Spohn Shoreline Hospital, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 94. Mears, T.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 95. Mears, R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 96. Mears, Sean Allen  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Sep 1972 in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois; died on 25 Sep 1972 in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

  7. 59.  Mears, J. Descendancy chart to this point (26.Chester3, 2.Arnold2, 1.William1)

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


  8. 60.  Mears, Denver Wayne 'Duke' Descendancy chart to this point (26.Chester3, 2.Arnold2, 1.William1) was born on 28 Aug 1959 in Bloomington, McClean County, Illinois; died on 11 Aug 2002 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Lisenby Cemetery, Lane, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.D008

    Notes:

    He attended Clinton Assembly of God Church. He was employed by Wackenhutt Security for State Farm Insurance Co., Bloomington. He was formerly employed by Eureka Co. and General Telephone in Bloomington.


  9. 61.  Mears, B.J. Descendancy chart to this point (27.James3, 3.Raymond2, 1.William1)

    Family/Spouse: Shingleton, E.S.G.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 97. Shingleton, O.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 98. Shingleton, Doris Jeanne Louise  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jul 1968 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 5 Jan 2023; was buried in Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.
    3. 99. Shingleton, E.S.G. II  Descendancy chart to this point

    B.J. married Maglone, W.L.B. Sr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 62.  Mears, G.A. Descendancy chart to this point (27.James3, 3.Raymond2, 1.William1)

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

    Children:
    1. 100. Reynolds, R.R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 101. Reynolds, R.R.  Descendancy chart to this point

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

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


  11. 63.  Mears, W.J.Mears, W.J. Descendancy chart to this point (27.James3, 3.Raymond2, 1.William1)

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

    Children:
    1. 102. Mears, R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 103. Mears, T.D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 104. Mears, W.C.  Descendancy chart to this point

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

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


  12. 64.  Mears, Dale Ray Descendancy chart to this point (27.James3, 3.Raymond2, 1.William1) was born on 4 May 1952 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 8 May 2004; was buried in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Macon County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.D001
    • _FGRAVE: 85118567

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

    Children:
    1. 105. Mears, N.R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 106. Mears, N.A.  Descendancy chart to this point

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

    Children:
    1. 107. Mears, Z.S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 108. Mears, C.R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 109. Mears, L.E.  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 65.  Mears, Roger KentMears, Roger Kent Descendancy chart to this point (27.James3, 3.Raymond2, 1.William1) was born on 17 Jan 1955 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 15 Jan 2023.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.R003
    • Funeral: 23 Jan 2023, Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mount Zion, Macon County, Illinois

    Notes:

    We are sad to announce that on January 15, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Roger Kent Mears of Mount Zion, Illinois, born in Decatur, Illinois. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Roger Kent Mears to show support.

    He was predeceased by : his parents, James Mears and Ellen Mears (Bertrang); and his brother Dale. He is survived by : his wife Tonya Juhl of Mt. Zion; his daughter Tish Mears Albert (Carter Canterbury) of Peoria, IL; his granddaughter Chloe Shaffer (Tyler) of Mt. Zion; his siblings, William Mears (June) of Decatur, Glen Mears of New Mexico, Barbara Maglone of Blue Mound, IL, Gloria Beaman (Greg) of Taylorville, IL, Lynn Trueblood (Jerry Moyer) of Decatur, IL and Penny Olson (Jeff) of Cisco, IL; and his sister-in-law Joni Mears of Decatur.

    Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 22nd 2023 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home (105 W Main St, Mt Zion, IL 62549). A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 23rd 2023 at 10:30 AM at the same location.

    Memorials may be made in Kent's memory care of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

    Suggested donation : St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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

    Children:
    1. 110. Mears, T.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 111. Mears, S.M.  Descendancy chart to this point

  14. 66.  Mears, Dona Lynn Descendancy chart to this point (27.James3, 3.Raymond2, 1.William1) was born on 20 Jan 1957 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 13 Apr 2023; was buried on 21 Apr 2023 in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Macon County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.D002
    • Funeral: 21 Apr 2023, Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Obituary for Dona Lynn Trueblood
    Lynn slipped away peacefully in her home at 66 years, 2 months and 19 days old with a house full of family by her side.

    Lynn was born on January 25th 1957 in Decatur, IL. She was the daughter of James and Ellen (Bertrang) Mears. Lynn was always a little more wild than her siblings and to her last day she was always heard. Nothing meant more to her than her family. She loved to go camping, fishing and being out on the boat. She loved to be outside working in her yard planting flowers or planting a garden. Lynn has never met a stranger. She would go broke making sure every child she knew had a Christmas and she loved every holiday. Her love for her children, grandkids, and great grandkids went on without any measurement. She would do anything for each and everyone of her kids and grandkids. Whether it was an ear to listen to, advice on life or a place to stay when you're at your lowest, grandmas house was HOME.

    Lynn showed up for every birthday party, graduation, baby shower, wedding, bridal shower, cookout or anything she was invited to. She would always make sure everyone had what they needed even if it meant she'd struggle for a while. She always spent her life giving to anyone and everyone.

    Lynn worked multiple jobs throughout her life and at times she worked multiple jobs at once. Some of her jobs included Kelly's Potato Chips picking out the burnt chips on an assembly line, R D McMillen cleaning services, Wallace printing services in Clinton with her son Mike, mowed lawns, painting, cleaning houses, detasseling during the summer and babysitting. Lynn's last job before retirement was approximately 20 years ago where she worked at Dewitt county nursing home with her son Buddy. There were times she'd walk 15 miles to work and then back home because she didn't have a car to get there. Since then she's always been a FULL-TIME mom and grandma to all who met her.

    Surviving are her children: Buddy Nihiser, Michael Nihiser, Jimmy Nihiser, Amanda Nihiser (Clint). Grandchildren: Cody (Caroline), Haley, Dylan (Heather), Tyler (Alex), Jessie, Devin, Alyssa (Coe), Demitry (Katie), Daelin, Morgann, Caleb, Connor, Patience (Ethan), Madison (Marshall), Demi, Kirsten, Leon, Kylie, Nova, Troy, and Riley Jo Great Grandchildren: Brianna, Dakota, Shane, Xander, Grayson, Rowan, Mabel, Aryanna, and Raeden. Siblings: Barbara, Bill (June), Gloria (Greg aka Littleman), Glen, Penni (Jeff) and Sister-In-Laws: Joni and Tonya. Lynn also had 10-30 adopted grandkids (in her heart). They know who they are and she loved them all like her own.

    Lynn was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Dale (Hambone) Mears, Roger Kent Mears and Brother-In-Law William Maglone.

    And many others that she considered family.

    Family/Spouse: Nihiser, C.O. Jr.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 112. Nihiser, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 113. Nihiser, M.E.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 114. Nihiser, J.C.V.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 115. Nihiser, A.D.S.  Descendancy chart to this point

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


  15. 67.  Mears, P.S. Descendancy chart to this point (27.James3, 3.Raymond2, 1.William1)

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

    Children:
    1. 116. Olson, K.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 117. Olson, T.B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 118. Olson, T.M.  Descendancy chart to this point

  16. 68.  Mears, G.A. Descendancy chart to this point (27.James3, 3.Raymond2, 1.William1)

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


  17. 69.  Wright, J. Descendancy chart to this point (28.Eva3, 3.Raymond2, 1.William1)

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

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

    Children:
    1. 119. McGeorge, L.K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 120. McGeorge, S.  Descendancy chart to this point

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

    Children:
    1. 121. Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 122. Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point

  18. 70.  Wright, Betty Jane Descendancy chart to this point (28.Eva3, 3.Raymond2, 1.William1) was born on 6 Feb 1948 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 11 Apr 2003 in Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WRIG.B002

    Notes:

    Mrs. Lewis had been a hairdresser and a member of Cool Cruisers Car Club, both in Springfield.

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

    Children:
    1. 123. Campbell, Baby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1974 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died in 1974.

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


  19. 71.  Wright, M.A. Descendancy chart to this point (28.Eva3, 3.Raymond2, 1.William1)

  20. 72.  Wright, P. Descendancy chart to this point (28.Eva3, 3.Raymond2, 1.William1)

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


  21. 73.  Mears, E.L. Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (29.Eldon3, 3.Raymond2, 1.William1)

  22. 74.  Mears, D.F. Descendancy chart to this point (29.Eldon3, 3.Raymond2, 1.William1)

  23. 75.  Mears, A. Descendancy chart to this point (29.Eldon3, 3.Raymond2, 1.William1)

  24. 76.  Mears, K. Descendancy chart to this point (29.Eldon3, 3.Raymond2, 1.William1)

  25. 77.  Cundiff, James Richard Descendancy chart to this point (30.Viola3, 3.Raymond2, 1.William1) was born on 21 Mar 1949 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 1 Jun 2014 in Wapella, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Unknown.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CUND.J002

    James married Chase, Leslie Ellen on 19 Oct 1977 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois. Leslie was born on 8 Feb 1953 in East Pleasant Plain, Jefferson County, Iowa; died on 12 Apr 2016 in Wapella, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 124. CHASE, J.E.  Descendancy chart to this point

  26. 78.  Cundiff, M.C.K. Descendancy chart to this point (30.Viola3, 3.Raymond2, 1.William1)

    M.C.K. married Buggar, R.W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 125. Buggar, S.W.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 126. Buggar, A.L.  Descendancy chart to this point

  27. 79.  CUNDIFF, L.A. Descendancy chart to this point (30.Viola3, 3.Raymond2, 1.William1)

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

    Children:
    1. 127. Brewer, P.M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 128. Brewer, T.M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 129. Brewer, D.E.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 130. Brewer, J.L.  Descendancy chart to this point

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


  28. 80.  Anderson, E.S. Descendancy chart to this point (30.Viola3, 3.Raymond2, 1.William1)

  29. 81.  Stevenson, Q. Descendancy chart to this point (32.S.A.3, 3.Raymond2, 1.William1)

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

    Children:
    1. 131. Stevenson, C.  Descendancy chart to this point

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


  30. 82.  Stephenson, R. Descendancy chart to this point (32.S.A.3, 3.Raymond2, 1.William1)

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

    Children:
    1. 132. Stephenson  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 133. Stephenson  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 134. Stephenson  Descendancy chart to this point

  31. 83.  Grimes, J. Descendancy chart to this point (35.Caryl3, 4.Abba2, 1.William1)

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


  32. 84.  Grimes, J. Descendancy chart to this point (35.Caryl3, 4.Abba2, 1.William1)

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


  33. 85.  CHASE, J.E. Descendancy chart to this point (36.John3, 5.Savilla2, 1.William1)

  34. 86.  Clark, N. Descendancy chart to this point (39.William3, 6.Hazel2, 1.William1)

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


  35. 87.  Clark, L. Descendancy chart to this point (39.William3, 6.Hazel2, 1.William1)

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


  36. 88.  Clark, R. Descendancy chart to this point (39.William3, 6.Hazel2, 1.William1)

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


  37. 89.  Clark, Roger L. Descendancy chart to this point (41.Vernon3, 6.Hazel2, 1.William1) was born on 21 Sep 1963 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 1 Nov 2001 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CLAR.R006

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




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