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VanMatre, Lou Emma

Female 1859 - 1947  (88 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  VanMatre, Lou Emma was born on 25 Mar 1859 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 18 Nov 1947 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: VANM.L004

    Lou married Travis, Henry Alvis on 27 Sep 1877. Henry (son of Travis, Thomas and Bones, Elizabeth) was born on 8 Mar 1857 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 29 Jan 1915; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Travis, L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Travis, Eva Elizabeth  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jul 1878 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 19 Nov 1934 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon; was buried in Multnomah Park Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
    3. 4. Travis, Damon L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1881; died in 1947; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.
    4. 5. Travis, Benjamin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1883; died in 1954; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.
    5. 6. Travis, Sherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jan 1886 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 29 Sep 1971 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.
    6. 7. Travis, Thomas Hugh  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Mar 1889 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 30 Dec 1967 in Fairbury, Livingston County, Illinois; was buried in Mound Grove Cemetery, Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois.
    7. 8. Travis, Rachel Ann  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1892 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 21 Jul 1919 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon; was buried in Multnomah Park Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
    8. 9. Travis, Ruth Cleo  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Dec 1894 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 Oct 1988 in Bridgeport Terrace Nursing Center, Bridgeport, Lawrence County, Illinois; was buried in Noble Prairie Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.
    9. 10. Travis, Sylvia Carida  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jul 1897 in Illinois; died on 2 May 1979; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Lou married Rule, Emery Henderson on 3 Aug 1927. Emery was born on 20 Jan 1856 in Butler County, Pennsylvania; died on 18 Feb 1939 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Travis, L. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lou1)

  2. 3.  Travis, Eva Elizabeth Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lou1) was born on 8 Jul 1878 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 19 Nov 1934 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon; was buried in Multnomah Park Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: TRAV.E009
    • _FGRAVE: 48408684

    Family/Spouse: Crews, Francis Marion. Francis was born on 12 Jan 1872 in Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 2 Sep 1931 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon; was buried in Multnomah Park Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Travis, Damon L. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lou1) was born in 1881; died in 1947; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: TRAV.D001

    Family/Spouse: Davis, Bertha. Bertha was born on 25 Sep 1889; died in Dec 1972; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Travis, ?  Descendancy chart to this point died before 19 Dec 2003.
    2. 12. Travis, Earl  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1906; died in 1919; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.
    3. 13. Travis, Elsie  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Nov 1910 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 19 Dec 2003 in Brookstone Estates, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Dec 2003 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois.

  4. 5.  Travis, Benjamin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lou1) was born in 1883; died in 1954; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: TRAV.B004
    • _FGRAVE: 8052083

    Family/Spouse: Anderson, O.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Travis, Sherman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lou1) was born on 13 Jan 1886 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 29 Sep 1971 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: TRAV.S004
    • _FGRAVE: 64962951

    Family/Spouse: Schnell, Gertrude 'Gertie'. Gertrude was born on 24 Dec 1883 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 19 Jan 1971 in Illinois; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Travis, Thomas Hugh Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lou1) was born on 4 Mar 1889 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 30 Dec 1967 in Fairbury, Livingston County, Illinois; was buried in Mound Grove Cemetery, Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farmer
    • Reference Number: TRAV.T006

    Family/Spouse: Striegel, Pearl Marie. Pearl was born on 14 May 1898 in Saint Anne, Kankakee County, Illinois; died on 26 Nov 1956 in Bradley, Kankakee County, Illinois; was buried in Mound Grove Cemetery, Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Travis, Stella Marie  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Feb 1916 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 Apr 2017 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried in Mound Grove Cemetery, Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois.
    2. 15. Travis, Gladis Viola  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Feb 1918 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 2 Mar 2008 in Port Orange, Volusia County, Florida; was buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois.

  7. 8.  Travis, Rachel Ann Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lou1) was born in 1892 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 21 Jul 1919 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon; was buried in Multnomah Park Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: TRAV.R007

    Family/Spouse: Schnell, Robert Walter. Robert was born on 7 Aug 1882 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 18 Sep 1967 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 9.  Travis, Ruth Cleo Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lou1) was born on 14 Dec 1894 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 Oct 1988 in Bridgeport Terrace Nursing Center, Bridgeport, Lawrence County, Illinois; was buried in Noble Prairie Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: TRAV.R008
    • _FGRAVE: 60111692

    Notes:

    Died:
    Ruth Prichard, 93, Bridgeport, formerly of Noble, died 11:08 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17, 1988, in Bridgeport Terrace Nursing Center.

    Family/Spouse: Pritchard, Clarence L.. Clarence was born on 27 Feb 1895 in New York; died on 1 Mar 1970 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 10.  Travis, Sylvia Carida Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lou1) was born on 31 Jul 1897 in Illinois; died on 2 May 1979; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: TRAV.S001
    • _FGRAVE: 26565296

    Sylvia married Smith, William Henry on 22 Dec 1915. William was born on 27 Oct 1892 in Illinois; died on 19 May 1978; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Smith, Thelma Mae  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    2. 17. Smith, William H. 'Cotton'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Sep 1918 in LaSalle County, Illinois; died on 18 Feb 1982 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 18. Smith, Harold  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1919 in Illinois; died before 17 Sep 1997.
    4. 19. Smith, Ethel Irene  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 May 1920 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 Sep 1997 in Burgin Manor Nursing Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.
    5. 20. Smith, Sarah L. 'Sally'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Dec 1922 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 16 Oct 2005 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    6. 21. Smith, Robert L. 'Bob'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jun 1925 in Illinois; died on 1 Feb 1979; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    7. 22. Smith, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 23. Smith, Donald R. 'Don'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Apr 1929 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 25 Jan 2010 in Richland Care & Rehab Center, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 28 Jan 2010 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    9. 24. Smith, Baby Girl  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 May 1932 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 2 May 1932 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia, Clay County, Illinois.
    10. 25. Smith, Jenny  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1936 in Illinois; died before 17 Sep 1997.


Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Travis, ? Descendancy chart to this point (4.Damon2, 1.Lou1) died before 19 Dec 2003.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: TRAV.U003


  2. 12.  Travis, Earl Descendancy chart to this point (4.Damon2, 1.Lou1) was born in 1906; died in 1919; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: TRAV.E002
    • _FGRAVE: 8052155


  3. 13.  Travis, Elsie Descendancy chart to this point (4.Damon2, 1.Lou1) was born on 19 Nov 1910 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 19 Dec 2003 in Brookstone Estates, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Dec 2003 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Homemaker
    • Reference Number: TRAV.E001
    • _FGRAVE: 52501225
    • Funeral: 22 Dec 2003, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

    Notes:

    She was a retired homemaker and a member of Glenwood Church in Noble.

    Birth:
    The 1930 census shows her birth year as 1919.

    Family/Spouse: Patterson, Russell John. Russell (son of Patterson, Thomas J. and BURTON, Martha O.) was born on 23 Feb 1906 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 27 Feb 1995 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Mar 1995 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Patterson, K.K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 27. Patterson, Betty Jean  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Apr 1932 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 2 May 2014 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois; was buried in Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois.
    3. 28. Patterson, Bill D.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Apr 1932 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 2 May 2008 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 6 May 2008 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois.
    4. 29. Patterson, Lyle W.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 May 1939 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 21 May 2016; was buried on 25 May 2016 in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.

  4. 14.  Travis, Stella Marie Descendancy chart to this point (7.Thomas2, 1.Lou1) was born on 17 Feb 1916 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 Apr 2017 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried in Mound Grove Cemetery, Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: TRAV.S003

    Notes:

    Stella attended school in Clay City before the family moved to northern Illinois where she attended school in Magnolia for 10 years. She excelled in penmanship and playing the violin.

    The family moved to Bradley, Illinois in 1932 and she was very active in the Methodist Church in Kankakee. She married Harry C. Lunkusky in December, 1936. They did considerable traveling and helped in local politics. She served on election boards and as a juror. In 1955 they adopted a son.

    They moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1971 and she served on election boards there also.

    Stella loved fishing, knitting, playing cards and working puzzles. She was also a very talented organist.

    Stella married Lunkusky, Harry Carl in Dec 1936. Harry was born on 8 Jul 1911 in Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois; died on 18 Mar 1992 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried in Mound Grove Cemetery, Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 15.  Travis, Gladis Viola Descendancy chart to this point (7.Thomas2, 1.Lou1) was born on 26 Feb 1918 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 2 Mar 2008 in Port Orange, Volusia County, Florida; was buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: TRAV.G005

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Grave: 4 Lot: 3 Block: 12 Section: 24 Date Interred: 3/8/2008

    Family/Spouse: Gerdes, William Joseph. William was born in 1914; died in 2007. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 16.  Smith, Thelma MaeSmith, Thelma Mae Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sylvia2, 1.Lou1) 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.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SMIT.T002
    • _FGRAVE: 58974201
    • Funeral: Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois
    • Census: 23 Apr 1930, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Township), Clay County, Illinois, page 04a

    Notes:

    She retired from AMF. She was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. She was an avid gardener and loved sharing her garden with her friends. She raised gladiolus. She enjoyed playing bingo and her grandchildren were very special to her.

    Thelma married Brewer, Russell Vincent on 1 May 1937. Russell (son of Brewer, L. and Fiock, Bessie F.) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Brewer, S.S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 31. 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. 32. 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. 33. 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.

  7. 17.  Smith, William H. 'Cotton' Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sylvia2, 1.Lou1) was born on 3 Sep 1918 in LaSalle County, Illinois; died on 18 Feb 1982 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SMIT.W024
    • _FGRAVE: 26565328
    • Military Service: World War II, Technician Fifth Grade, United States Army

    Notes:

    William H. (Cotton) Smith, 63, Clay City, died at 1:52 a.m. today in Clay County Hospital in Flora.

    Services will be in the Cardascio Funeral Home in Clay City. Visitation will be with Masonic Services. Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery with full military services at graveside.

    Mr. Smith was born Sept. 3, 1918 in LaSalle County, the son of Wm. H. and Sylvia C. (Travis) Smith.

    He was a laborer for Pure Oil Co.; a World War II veteran; a member of the American Legion, and VFW in Olney; the Eagles in Fairfield; and the Moose in Flora.

    Survivors include two sons, Larry H., Ca.; Joe Dennis, David City, Neb.; two daughters, Mrs. Pearlie (Jean) Scribner, David City; Mrs. Mary Ellen Rich, Ca.; a brother, Donald R., Noble; five sisters, Mrs. Thelma Brewer, Mrs. Carl (Ethel) Crites, and Sarah L. Smith, all of Olney; Mrs. James (June) Brown, Noble; and Mrs. Marvin (Jenny) Martin, Clay City; and eight grandchildren.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, and two sons.

    Taken from Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, February 18, 1982

    Died:
    William H. (Cotton) Smith, 63, Clay City, died at 1:52 a.m. today in Clay County Hospital in Flora.

    Buried:
    Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery with full military services at graveside.


  8. 18.  Smith, Harold Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sylvia2, 1.Lou1) was born in 1919 in Illinois; died before 17 Sep 1997.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SMIT.H005
    • Census: 23 Apr 1930, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Township), Clay County, Illinois, page 04a
    • Census: 9 May 1940, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Township), Clay County, Illinois, page 02a


  9. 19.  Smith, Ethel Irene Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sylvia2, 1.Lou1) was born on 25 May 1920 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 Sep 1997 in Burgin Manor Nursing Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SMIT.E013
    • _FGRAVE: 48531056

    Notes:

    She was retired from Olney Garment Factory and was a member of First United Methodist Church, Goodwill Rebekah Lodge, Ladies class at First United Methodist Church and VFW Auxiliary.

    Died:
    Ethel Crites, 77 of Olney, died on September 17, 1997 at Burgin Manor Nursing Home.

    Ethel married Crites, Carl Dewey on 13 Apr 1940. Carl (son of Crites, Clarence Levi and Madden, Ada Sweet) was born on 28 May 1911 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 25 Sep 1982 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 34. Crites, Ronald Wayne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Sep 1946 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 13 Jun 2014 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York.
    2. 35. Crites, Roger Allen  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Dec 1949 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 23 Sep 2014 in Geneva, Kane County, Illinois; was buried in River Hills Memorial Park, Batavia, Kane County, Illinois.

  10. 20.  Smith, Sarah L. 'Sally' Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sylvia2, 1.Lou1) was born on 19 Dec 1922 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 16 Oct 2005 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SMIT.S009
    • Funeral: Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois
    • Census: 23 Apr 1930, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Township), Clay County, Illinois, page 04a
    • Census: 9 May 1940, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Township), Clay County, Illinois, page 02a

    Notes:

    She was retired and had worked at the International Shoe Factory.

    Buried:
    Plot: Lot 1 - First Div. - Blk 13


  11. 21.  Smith, Robert L. 'Bob' Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sylvia2, 1.Lou1) was born on 2 Jun 1925 in Illinois; died on 1 Feb 1979; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SMIT.R005
    • _FGRAVE: 20756075
    • Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, Company F, 158th 'Bushmasters' Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, United States Army

    Notes:

    Military Service:
    Entered active service as a draftee on August 3, 1944 at Chicago, Illinois. Completed basic training and qualified as a Rifleman, military occupational specialty 745. Departed the U.S. on February 15, 1945 bound for the Pacific Theater of Operatations. Assigned to and served with Company F, 158th 'Bushmasters' Infantry Regiment, operating separately as a unit in that theater, through the Luzon and Southern Philippine Islands Campaigns and into the occupation of Japan when the war endedd. Earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 bronze battle stars, WWII Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal (Japan) and the Philippine Liberation Medal with 1 bronze battle star. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on August 16, 1946 at the separation center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois.

    This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

    Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2004753

    Robert married Eastin, Belva Lee on 27 Oct 1950. Belva (daughter of Eastin, Leo Casey and Tooley, Mary Ellen 'Ellie') was born on 17 Jul 1930 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 7 Jul 2011 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. Smith, Janice E.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Mar 1952 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 May 2022 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

  12. 22.  Smith, J. Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sylvia2, 1.Lou1)

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


  13. 23.  Smith, Donald R. 'Don'Smith, Donald R. 'Don' Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sylvia2, 1.Lou1) was born on 22 Apr 1929 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 25 Jan 2010 in Richland Care & Rehab Center, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 28 Jan 2010 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SMIT.D005
    • _FGRAVE: 71829852
    • Military Service: Korean War, Technical Sergeant, United States Army
    • Funeral: 28 Jan 2010, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Noble, Richland County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Donald worked for the Village of Noble for 28 years and was a member of the North Freedom Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United State's Army, where he served in the Korean War. He was a member of the County Line Rod and Gun Club and the Olney VFW.

    Donald married Herdes, Lora Marie on 11 Jun 1950 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Lora (daughter of Herdes, Virgil L. and RINNERT, Lillian E.) was born on 6 Mar 1933 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Sep 2017 in Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. Smith, L.R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 38. Smith, M.A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 39. Smith, Jeffrey Steven 'Jeff'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jan 1964 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 27 Feb 1990; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

  14. 24.  Smith, Baby Girl Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sylvia2, 1.Lou1) was born on 2 May 1932 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 2 May 1932 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SMIT.U024
    • _FGRAVE: 116880040


  15. 25.  Smith, Jenny Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sylvia2, 1.Lou1) was born in 1936 in Illinois; died before 17 Sep 1997.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SMIT.J035

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



Generation: 4

  1. 26.  Patterson, K.K. Descendancy chart to this point (13.Elsie3, 4.Damon2, 1.Lou1)

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


  2. 27.  Patterson, Betty Jean Descendancy chart to this point (13.Elsie3, 4.Damon2, 1.Lou1) was born on 28 Apr 1932 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 2 May 2014 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois; was buried in Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PATT.B001
    • _FGRAVE: 129103702

    Notes:

    Betty and Harold moved to Peoria in 1960. She worked for the Department of Agriculture, Social Security, Dr. Clayton and Great Plains Orthopedics. Betty retired in 2009. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Peoria.

    Died:
    Betty Hasler, age 82, of Peoria, Ill., passed away at 12:50 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2014, at the OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Ill

    Betty married Hasler, H.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. Hasler, J.A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 41. Hasler, R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 42. Hasler, R.  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 28.  Patterson, Bill D.Patterson, Bill D. Descendancy chart to this point (13.Elsie3, 4.Damon2, 1.Lou1) was born on 28 Apr 1932 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 2 May 2008 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 6 May 2008 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Retired Trucker and Plant Manager
    • Reference Number: PATT.B004
    • _FGRAVE: 26646527
    • Funeral: 6 May 2008, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

    Notes:

    He was a retired self-employed trucker and was also Plant Manager at Rich-Law in Noble. He was a member of Noble United Methodist Church and Noble Lions Club. He enjoyed raising cattle for the county fair and loved attending Noble Wildcats basketball games, watching his grandchildren play. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were very important to him.

    Died:
    Died at Burgin Manor.

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

    Children:
    1. 43. Patterson, S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 44. Patterson, G.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 45. Patterson, K.  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 29.  Patterson, Lyle W. Descendancy chart to this point (13.Elsie3, 4.Damon2, 1.Lou1) was born on 3 May 1939 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 21 May 2016; was buried on 25 May 2016 in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PATT.L002
    • Funeral: 25 May 2016, First Christian Church of Noble, Noble, Richland County, Illinois

    Notes:

    He was a retired rural mail carrier for Life member of NRA and was a member of the County Line Rod & Gun Club

    Lyle married Allison, Phyllis J. on 17 May 1985 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois. Phyllis (daughter of Allison, J.F. and Taylor, J.J.) was born on 22 Aug 1939 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 22 Jan 2022 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 26 Jan 2022 in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 30.  Brewer, S.S. Descendancy chart to this point (16.Thelma3, 10.Sylvia2, 1.Lou1)

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

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

  6. 31.  Brewer, Carl EugeneBrewer, Carl Eugene Descendancy chart to this point (16.Thelma3, 10.Sylvia2, 1.Lou1) 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. 47. Brewer, C.C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 48. Brewer, J.R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 49. Brewer, R.R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 50. Brewer, C.C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 51. Brewer, C.T.J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 32.  Brewer, Nancy Louise Descendancy chart to this point (16.Thelma3, 10.Sylvia2, 1.Lou1) 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]


  8. 33.  Brewer, Monte Ray Descendancy chart to this point (16.Thelma3, 10.Sylvia2, 1.Lou1) 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.


  9. 34.  Crites, Ronald Wayne Descendancy chart to this point (19.Ethel3, 10.Sylvia2, 1.Lou1) was born on 1 Sep 1946 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 13 Jun 2014 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CRIT.R002
    • _FGRAVE: 131353930

    Notes:

    Ronald W. Crites, 67, of 3 Wildwood Ave Jamestown, passed away Friday June, 13, 2014 at his home.

    He was born September 1, 1946 in Olney, IL the son of the late Carl and Ethel Smith Crites.

    Surviving are his wife, Nancy Wilcox Crites; two sons, Nathan Crites of Rochester, NY; Ben Crites of Jamestown; two grandchildren, Ashley and Johnathan Crites, both of Rochester; and his brother, Roger (Jan) Crites of Geneva, IL.

    A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday June 20, 2014 in the Lind Funeral Home.

    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Resource Center, 200 Dunham Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701.

    Source:
    Lind Funeral Home
    Jamestown, NY

    ==================

    He graduated from Asbury College and Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky.

    In his years of ministry, Roger had the opportunity and privilege of serving with wonderful people in several places. Roger served on staff with Tri-State Youth for Christ in Evansville, Indiana, where he met his wife, Jan (Blum) Crites. He also served as Youth Pastor at First United Methodist Church, Carrollton, Texas and was an Associate Pastor at World Gospel Church in Terre Haute, Indiana. For the past 19 years he has served as Pastor of Congregation Care at First Baptist Church, Geneva, Illinois. Roger’s love for his Lord, his family and his passion for loving and serving others will leave a lasting legacy in the lives of all the people he touched.

    Died:
    Ronald W. Crites, 67, of 3 Wildwood Ave Jamestown, passed away Friday June, 13, 2014 at his home.

    Buried:
    Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend

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


  10. 35.  Crites, Roger Allen Descendancy chart to this point (19.Ethel3, 10.Sylvia2, 1.Lou1) was born on 12 Dec 1949 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 23 Sep 2014 in Geneva, Kane County, Illinois; was buried in River Hills Memorial Park, Batavia, Kane County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CRIT.R001
    • _FGRAVE: 136327620

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


  11. 36.  Smith, Janice E. Descendancy chart to this point (21.Robert3, 10.Sylvia2, 1.Lou1) was born on 27 Mar 1952 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 May 2022 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SMIT.J030
    • _FGRAVE: 239893204

    Notes:

    anice E. Smith, 70, of Clay City passed away at 11:42 am. Friday, May 20, 2022 at her home in Clay City.

    Janice was born on March 27, 1952, in Flora, Illinois, the daughter of Robert L. and Belva Lee (Eastin) Smith.

    She graduated from Clay City High School and worked various jobs over the years, such as a butcher, a day-care provider for 22 years, and a cook for the K & R Cafe in Louisville and Heritage Woods. Janice loved to be around her family. In her daycare she raised close to 200 kids over the years. Janice was a collector of Beanie Babies and NASCAR memorabilia, as well as being an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. She loved traveling, playing cards, and was notorious for spoiling the young and the old.

    Janice was a member of the Clay City Christian Church, Clay City American Legion Auxiliary, and Clay County Daycare Association.

    Janice is survived by her uncle, Marvin Martin of Flora, numerous cousins, friends, and her daycare kids.

    She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.

    Memorial services honoring the life of Janice will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at the Clay City Christian Church with Doyle Williams officiating. Burial will follow at the Clay City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday morning at the church where friends may call from 10:00 am to 12 noon.

    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Janice's memory to the Clay County Cancer Crusaders and will be accepted through the funeral home. The McGriff & Triplett Funeral Home in Flora is entrusted with the arrangements.


  12. 37.  Smith, L.R. Descendancy chart to this point (23.Donald3, 10.Sylvia2, 1.Lou1)

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


  13. 38.  Smith, M.A. Descendancy chart to this point (23.Donald3, 10.Sylvia2, 1.Lou1)

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


  14. 39.  Smith, Jeffrey Steven 'Jeff' Descendancy chart to this point (23.Donald3, 10.Sylvia2, 1.Lou1) was born on 22 Jan 1964 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 27 Feb 1990; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SMIT.J023
    • Funeral: Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Noble, Richland County, Illinois

    Notes:

    He was a truck driver for Herdes Trucking Company in Noble.

    Jeffrey married Schultz, M.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]




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