ROBINSON, Delia

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• Reference Number: ROBI.D001

Delia married WILKINS, Elmer Elsworth in 1915. Elmer (son of Wilkins, John Henry and Smith, Mary Alice) was born on 18 Jul 1893 in Clay County, Illinois; died in Jan 1973 in Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• 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]

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• Reference Number: WILK.V001
• _FGRAVE: 18083732
• Funeral: Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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Vivian Rae Wilkins Sullens
BIRTH
18 Nov 1920
Clay County, Illinois, USA
DEATH
11 May 2005 (aged 84)
Olney, Richland County, Illinois, USA
BURIAL
Clay City Cemetery
Clay City, Clay County, Illinois, USA
PLOT
Lot 8 - 2 Add - Row 9
MEMORIAL ID
18083732 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 1
FLOWERS 1
Vivian R. Sullens, 84, of Clay City, IL, died May 11, 2005, at Richland Care and Rehab in Olney.

Mrs. Sullens was born November 18, 1920, in Clay County, the daughter of Elmer and Delia Robinson Wilkins. She married Merlin Sullens October 13, 1939 in Henderson, KY.

She was owner/operator of Vivian's Cafe in Clay City and worked at the Ranch Motel in Flora. She was a member of Clay City Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband; a son, Ronald L. Sullens; a brother, Cecil Wilkins; four grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents; a step-granddaughter; and her mother-in-law, Sophie Wilfong.

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

(Published Hometown Journal)

Buried:
Lot 8 - 2 Add - Row 9

Vivian married Sullens, Merlin Raymond on 14 Oct 1939 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky. Merlin (son of Sullens, John Roland and Cailteux, Sophie Caroline) was born on 8 Aug 1917 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 21 Jan 2006 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 24 Jan 2006 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, 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]

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• Reference Number: SULL.R003
• _FGRAVE: 135679506

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Ron L. Sullens, 64, of Olney formerly of Flora, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Ron was born on October 18, 1949 in Flora, Illinois, the son of Merlin Sullens and Vivian (Wilkins).

He is survived by three Sons, Scott Sullens , Steven Easton, and Shannon Sullens; two Daughters, Tracy Dunne and husband Mark and Stacey Stephens; 15 grandchildren also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation Rites were accorded. A private family gathering in Ron's honor will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family of Ron Sullens.

The Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney is in charge of arrangements.

Birth:
Notes from Carl Wayne Gray:

"Was Ronald adopted? I think he also lost some fingers in an accident with some farming equipment when he was young."

Family/Spouse: Miller, Cheryl Lynn. Cheryl (daughter of Miller, C. and Burgess, Jean) was born on 15 Jan 1952 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 20 Mar 2011 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 23 Mar 2011 in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Notes:

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

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

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