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Brewer, Russell Vincent

Male 1915 - 1969  (54 years)


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  1. 1.  Brewer, Russell Vincent was born on 13 May 1915 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 20 Jul 1969; was buried in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BREW.R002
    • _FGRAVE: 35637125

    Notes:

    Russell V. Brewer, 54, a lifelong resident of Southeast Olney township, was found dead at the family residence yesterday evening.

    The Sheriff and Coroner's office investigated. Coroner Bob Schaub said that the death was apparently the result of self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

    Born in Richland County, Mr. Brewer was the son of Lyman Brewer and Bessie F. Fiock Brewer.

    He was an active member of the Ebenezer community and a long time member of the Ebenezer Methodist Church.
    Mr. Brewer formerly operated a feed store on South Whittle Avenue.

    He was married to Thelma Mae Smith on May 1, 1937.
    She survives him.
    Also surviving are a son and two daughters: Carl Brewer of Olney, Miss Nancy Brewer of Deerfield Park, Fla., and Mrs. Sandra Lange of Gibson City. There are three grandchildren, Chuck, Cathy and Tina Jo Brewer.
    Other survivors are his father Lyman Brewer of Olney, and two sisters and a brother, Mrs. Lois Kimmel, Mrs. Catherine Campbell and Paul Brewer, all
    of Olney.

    He was preceded in death by his mother, a son Monte Ray and a brother Clarence.

    Died:
    Russell V. Brewer, 54, a lifelong resident of Southeast Olney township, was found dead at the family residence yesterday evening.

    The Sheriff and Coroner's office investigated. Coroner Bob Schaub said that the death was apparently the result of self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

    Russell married Smith, Thelma Mae on 1 May 1937. Thelma (daughter of Smith, William Henry and Travis, Sylvia Carida) was born on 11 May 1917 in Streator, LaSalle County, Illinois; died on 18 Sep 2010 in Burgin Manor Nursing Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Brewer, S.S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Brewer, Carl Eugene  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jun 1938 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 27 Feb 1992 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois; was buried in Ebenezer Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.
    3. 4. Brewer, Nancy Louise  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Sep 1943 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 18 Apr 2016; was buried in Ebenezer Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.
    4. 5. Brewer, Monte Ray  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Feb 1948; died on 3 Feb 1948 in Olney Sanitarium, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Brewer, S.S. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Russell1)

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

    Children:
    1. 6. Gammage, Seth  Descendancy chart to this point died before 18 Sep 2010.

  2. 3.  Brewer, Carl EugeneBrewer, Carl Eugene Descendancy chart to this point (1.Russell1) was born on 4 Jun 1938 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 27 Feb 1992 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois; was buried in Ebenezer Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BREW.C001
    • _FGRAVE: 64198303
    • Funeral: Zirkle Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois
    • Military Service: Private First Class, United States Army

    Notes:

    Carl E. Brewer, 53, of Olney, died at 4:27 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 1992 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon.

    Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Zirkle Funeral Home, with Rev. Ron Cooley and Rev. Mark Myers officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6-9 p.m.

    Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

    Mr. Brewer was born June 4, 1938 in Olney Township, the son of Russell and Thelma (Smith) Brewer. He married Judy Garretson Oct. 16, 1960.

    Mr. Brewer retired in December, 1991 due to poor health. He was a cable splicer for GTE at the time of his retirement, having been employed for 25 years. He was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. He was a member of Richland Post #30 American Legion, Richland County Pork Producers and Illinois Corridale Association.

    Mr. Brewer is survived by his wife, Judy Brewer of Olney; three sons, Charles "Chuck" Brewer of Olney, John R. Brewer stationed at Fort Knox, Ky., Russell "Rusty" Brewer, at home; two daughters, Catherine "Cathy" Steber of Olney and Christina "Tina Jo' Brewer of Sumner; mother, Thelma Brewer of Olney; two sisters, Nancy Felice of Olney and Sandra Gammage of Farmer City; mother-in-law, Catherine Garretson of Hollister, Mo.; four grandchildren; two nieces and three nephews.

    Mr. Brewer was preceded in death by his father, Russell Brewer, and an infant brother, Monte Ray Brewer.

    Published in Olney Daily Mail

    Carl married Garretson, J.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Brewer, C.C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 8. Brewer, J.R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 9. Brewer, R.R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 10. Brewer, C.C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 11. Brewer, C.T.J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Brewer, Nancy Louise Descendancy chart to this point (1.Russell1) was born on 20 Sep 1943 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 18 Apr 2016; was buried in Ebenezer Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BREW.N001
    • _FGRAVE: 161355636

    Nancy married Felice, Richard A. 'Rick' on 1 May 1971. Richard was born on 27 Mar 1938 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island; died on 26 Nov 1991 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Ebenezer Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Nancy married Williams, Clarence Everett in 1997. Clarence (son of Williams, Joseph C. 'Tean' and Wells, Grace) was born on 5 Oct 1936 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 25 Jul 2015 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Wells Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Brewer, Monte Ray Descendancy chart to this point (1.Russell1) was born on 3 Feb 1948; died on 3 Feb 1948 in Olney Sanitarium, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BREW.M001
    • _FGRAVE: 35637101

    Notes:

    Died:
    Monte Ray Brewer, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Brewer of south Olney township, died last Tuesday night at the Olney Sanitarium.



Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Gammage, Seth Descendancy chart to this point (2.S.S.2, 1.Russell1) died before 18 Sep 2010.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: GAMM.S001


  2. 7.  Brewer, C.C. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Carl2, 1.Russell1)

  3. 8.  Brewer, J.R. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Carl2, 1.Russell1)

  4. 9.  Brewer, R.R. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Carl2, 1.Russell1)

  5. 10.  Brewer, C.C. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Carl2, 1.Russell1)

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


  6. 11.  Brewer, C.T.J. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Carl2, 1.Russell1)



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