Smith, Mary Alice

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• Reference Number: SMIT.M046
• _FGRAVE: 24228118

Family/Spouse: Wilkins, John Henry. John was born on 26 Nov 1866; died on 18 Mar 1935; was buried in Ingraham Cemetery, Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: WILK.E003
• _FGRAVE: 206442095

Elmer married ROBINSON, Delia in 1915. Delia was born in 1898; died in 1969. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: WILK.W007
• _FGRAVE: 76308581

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• Reference Number: WILK.Z001
• _FGRAVE: 19194050
• Census: 18 May 1940, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 06b

Family/Spouse: Lewis, Curtis Alfred. Curtis was born on 23 Dec 1895 in Illinois; died on 5 Mar 1986; was buried in Shouse Chapel Cemetery, Bible Grove, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: WILK.R006
• _FGRAVE: 76308250

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: WILK.V005
• _FGRAVE: 18552004

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• Reference Number: WILK.T001
• _FGRAVE: 20151865
• Census: 22 May 1940, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 10a

Family/Spouse: Colborn, Lillian Berniece. Lillian was born on 9 Sep 1909 in Bible Grove, Clay County, Illinois; died on 26 May 2000; was buried in Ingraham Cemetery, Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

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]

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• Reference Number: LEWI.I001
• Census: 110May 1940, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 06a

Notes:

Being a farm wife and mother, Ina kept busy with her home, large garden, chickens, and baking cookies, pie, or cake every day for her family. Perhaps after dessert, fried chicken was her favorite food. There was always a big glass of iced tea next to the sink. Ina was a member of Ingraham Christian Church and later attended Clay City Christian Church.

Ina married Brant, John Murphy 'Johnnie' on 2 May 1937. John (son of Brant, John Davis and Murphy, Hattie Mae) was born on 29 Jun 1915 in Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois; died on 24 Oct 2011 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Ingraham Cemetery, Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: LEWI.V002
• Funeral: St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois

Notes:

Velma owned operated a beauty shop and worked at E.R. Moore Cap and Gown in Newton for many years. She was a member of St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham. She enjoyed sewing, piecing quilts, playing cards, doing puzzles and reading. She made hundreds of lap quilts over the years for head start programs.

Died:
Velma P. Grady, 94, of Effingham, Illinois passed away at 10:50 p.m., Thursday, April 24, 2014 at the Villas of Holly Brook in Effingham, IL.

Velma married LaBel, Earnest John on 18 Apr 1938. Earnest was born on 4 Jul 1916; died on 19 Jan 1980; was buried in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Dietrich, Effingham County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Velma married Grady, Leonard M. in Dec 1980. Leonard was born on 6 Nov 1915; died on 21 Aug 1999; was buried in Saint Anthony Cemetery, Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: LEWI.E013
• _FGRAVE: 41605480
• Military Service: World War II, Seaman First Class, USS Pennsylvania, United States Navy

Notes:

Military Service:
Served aboard the USS Pennsylvania. WWII Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 6 stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation.

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1662990

Family/Spouse: Harper, Alpha. Alpha was born in 1925; died in 2014. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: WILK.J009
• _FGRAVE: 187663572

Notes:

John Ray Wilkins, age 78, of Ingraham, passed away, Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 10:55 pm at his home in Ingraham.

John was born May 23, 1939 at home in Ingraham, IL the son of the late Truman Ray and the late Lillian Berniece (Colborn) Wilkins.

He was united in marriage to Alice Pickel on February 10, 1975 in Olney, IL.

John was employed by Weber's Clothing and Jewelry of Teutopolis for 55 years as a watch maker and a clock repairman.

He is survived by his wife, Alice Wilkins of Ingraham; sons, John Ray Wilkins, Jr of Olney, Bradley Keith Wilkins of Ingraham; daughter, Michelle Dawn Wilkins of Ingraham; brother, William Lee (Marla) Wilkins of Teutopolis; sisters, Leona Thomas of Olney, Peg (Jim) Kuenstler of Olney; grandchild, Brittney (Jason) Staley of Olney; great grandchildren, Adalynn Rae and Axton Wayne Staley of Olney.

John is preceded in death by his parents, step-son, Stephen Jackson, brother, Beryl Dean Wilkins, sisters, Mary K. Bowen, Jo Anne Foster and Joyce Roberts.

A private family graveside service will be at 12:30pm Friday, March 2, 2018. Interment will be held at Ingraham Cemetery in Ingraham, IL.
Arrangements are entrusted to J.W. Neal Funeral Home.

Family/Spouse: Earp, Virginia Ann. Virginia (daughter of Earp, Edwin Earl 'Red' and Skelton, Vivian M.) was born on 24 Jan 1941; died on 23 Apr 2005; was buried in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Pickel, Alice Carol. Alice was born on 2 Dec 1946 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 14 Oct 2020 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Ingraham Cemetery, Ingraham, 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

Notes:

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]