Wilkins, Cecil C.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Reference Number: WILK.C002
• _FGRAVE: 58651974
• Funeral: 16 Sep 2010, Clay City Christian Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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Cecil C. Wilkins, 93, of Louisville, IL died at 7:37 AM Sunday, September 12, 2010 at his home in Louisville, IL.

He was born December 18, 1916 in Clay County, Illinois to Elmer E. & Delia (Robinson) Wilkins. He married Dorothy Rosenberg on March 6, 1935 in Louisville. She preceded him in death on November 1, 2003.

He was an area farmer, was also retired from Fedder's in Effingham, and owned and operated a grocery store in Sailor Springs and the "Cozy Cage" in Noble. He attended Clay City Christian Church and belonged to the Sailor Springs Christian Church where he served as an elder and Sunday School Superintendent for many years. Cecil was a member of Clay County Farm Bureau and was the Pixley Township Clerk for 13 years. He is survived by 1 son: Howard Wilkins of Louisville; 3 daughters: Carol Jean O'Dell & husband Jimmy L. of Louisville, Doris Pflaum & husband Bill of Clay City, Ruby Parker & husband Kenneth of Bellville; 9 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 1 great-grandson, and 1 sister Vivian R. Sullens.

Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Thursday (September 16, 2010) at Clay City Christian Church with Darrel Brandon officiating.

Burial will be in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Wednesday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Clay County Hospice or Clay City Christian Church.

Cecil married ROSENBERG, Dorothy on 6 Mar 1935 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. Dorothy (daughter of Rosenberg, Bert and Cummins, Gertrude B.) was born on 29 Dec 1913; died on 1 Nov 2003; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PFLA.D002
• Funeral: 11 Jan 2024, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

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Dale Wayne Pflaum, 61, of Clay City, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024 at his home.

Dale was born September 22, 1962 in Richland County, Illinois, the son of Billy Gene and Doris (Wilkins) Pflaum.

Dale enjoyed animals, he raised goats and he owned several Siberian Huskies. He took pleasure in hunting with his father and family trips to Kentucky Lake. Dale enjoyed watching sports and was a diehard Cubs Fan. He enjoyed attending hockey games with his best friend, Edward Hegedus. He also liked watching the Bears and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Dale loved his family and looked out for everyone. He had a special relationship with his niece, Alexis, who he called "Pookie". Dale was a member of the First Christian Church of Noble and was very knowledgeable about biblical scripture. Dale's smile and loving kindness will be missed by all those who knew him.

Dale is survived by his parents, Bill and Doris Pflaum of Clay City; sister, Kim Rothrock and husband Mark of Parkersburg; niece, Alexis McFarland and husband John of Parkersburg.

He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.

A funeral service will be held for Dale at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney, with a visitation beginning one hour before service time at the funeral home.

Interment will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery in rural Parkersburg

Memorials can be made to "Just Help One" (justhelpone.net).

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