Hornick, Rebecca Isabelle 'Bell'

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Housewife
• Reference Number: HORN.R001
• _FGRAVE: 24199202

Notes:

The 1920 Census indicates that she could not read or write.

The marriage document for Riley Graham & Bell Hornick shows that she died on October 23, 1930. Other sources show October 24, 1930.

Census:
In the 1890 Census, she is listed as Arabelle.

Rebecca married Graham, John Riley on 19 Feb 1879 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. John was born on 2 Nov 1846 in Knox County, Indiana; died on 2 Dec 1909 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Homemaker
• Reference Number: GRAH.N001
• _FGRAVE: 24056750
• Funeral: 12 Sep 1976, Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Mrs. Nella Mason, 96, of Olney, died at 6:15 p.m. Thursday at the Burgin Nursing Manor No. 1 in Olney.

She was born in Knox County, IN July 6, 1880, daughter of Riley and Rebecca Hornick Graham.

In 1899 she married John Elbert Luke in Louisville. He died in 1918.

She then married D. S. Mason in 1930 in Olney. He died in 1957.

Surviving are a son, John Luke of Clay City; five daughters, Mrs. Sylvia Ashbrook of Lawrenceville, Mrs. Goldie McDowell of Calhoun, Mrs. Nica Conner and Mrs. Grace McDowell, both of Clay City, and Mrs. Minda Pflaum of Noble; 31 grandchildren; 70 great grandchildren; 20 great great grandchildren.

She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Olney.

Services will be Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in the Clay City Chapel of the Cardascio Funeral Home, with burial in Clay City Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday.

Nella married Luke, John Albert on 27 Mar 1899 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. John (son of Luke, William David and Harrington, Barbara) was born on 20 Aug 1861 in Busseron, Knox County, Indiana; died on 26 Mar 1919 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nella married Mason, Daniel Saxton on 10 Feb 1930 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Daniel (son of Mason, G.H.) was born on 6 Sep 1872 in Edwards County, Illinois; died on 16 Jun 1957 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 18 Jun 1957 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Housewife
• Reference Number: GRAH.N002
• _FGRAVE: 24103757

Notes:

Mrs. Nica Mullins, 88, of Olney, former Clay City resident until eight years ago, died Sunday at the Richland Memorial Hospital after a long period of poor health.

Mrs. Mullins was born March 10, 1882. She was married to Mike Mullins, who died at Clay City in 1924.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Easley Funeral Home at Clay City with Rev. S. L. Milnor in charge. Burial will be in Clay
City cemetery. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. today.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Merl Welsh of Mt. Pleasant,
Michigan and Mrs. Howard Delaney of Noble. There are three grandchildren. Mrs. Nella Mason of Olney is a sister.

Information retrieved from the Olney (IL) Daily Mail, July 14, 1970, edition.

Nica married Mullins, Michael Sparling on 21 Mar 1906 in Clay County, Illinois. Michael (son of Mullins, John Dyer and Tarr, Caroline Duplissis) was born on 27 Sep 1878 in Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois; died on 15 Aug 1924 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: LUKE.S001
• _FGRAVE: 48367104

Sylvia married Ashbrook, Mayo Monroe on 1 Nov 1919 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Mayo (son of Ashbrook, John Elison and Kincaid, Phillinda) was born on 28 Mar 1895; died on 16 Apr 1967; was buried in Maple Dale Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Hired Girl
• Reference Number: LUKE.G002
• _FGRAVE: 53265784
• Funeral: 28 Nov 1990, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home,

Notes:

Census:
The 1920 census shows she is living with and working for the Thomas Viskniskki family.

Goldia married McDowell, Nathaniel 'Than' on 27 Aug 1921 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Nathaniel (son of McDowell, Warren Edmond 'Ed' and Patterson, Louvina 'Vine') was born on 11 Nov 1900 in Illinois; died on 4 Mar 1985 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Mar 1985 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: LUKE.I001
• _FGRAVE: 46385005

Iva married Pettyjohn, James Lewis on 18 Dec 1923 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. James (son of Pettyjohn, Edward Joseph and Walburn, Alice Elizabeth) was born on 30 May 1904 in Illinois; died on 28 Jun 1959; was buried on 30 Jun 1959 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: LUKE.N002
• _FGRAVE: 18363902
• Funeral: 2 May 1989, Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Nica married Conner, Everett 'Bab' on 28 Feb 1924 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Everett (son of Conner, L.D. and Smith, L.) was born on 3 May 1903 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 30 Mar 1974 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 1 Apr 1974 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Homemaker
• Reference Number: LUKE.N001
• _FGRAVE: 25164912
• Funeral: 3 Mar 1998, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Nella married McDowell, Clayson Adrian on 3 Oct 1925 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Clayson (son of McDowell, Charles Arthur 'Charlie' and Bugg, Martha Alice) was born on 27 Aug 1903 in Black Rock, Lawrence County, Arkansas; died on 11 May 1970 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 13 May 1970 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Homemaker
• Reference Number: LUKE.M002
• Funeral: 1 Dec 1999, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Noble, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Mrs. Pflaum was a homemaker. She had worked for I.G.A. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Noble.

Minda married Pflaum, Raymond Leslie on 23 Apr 1932. Raymond (son of Pflaum, Ralph Ernest and Barnett, Minerva Luella) was born on 16 Nov 1910 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 23 Apr 1989 in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana; was buried in Noble Prairie Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Retired oil field worker
• Reference Number: LUKE.J003
• _FGRAVE: 36880768
• Military Service: World War II, Private, United States Army
• Funeral: 18 Feb 2003, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Buried:
Plot: Lot 11 - 2 Add - Row 6

John married McDowell, Grace Ilene on 9 Jul 1941 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. Grace (daughter of McDowell, Edbert Grover 'Ed' and Sheets, Martha Ellen 'Ella') was born on 17 Jun 1921 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 7 Dec 1983 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 10 Dec 1983 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: LUKE.F001
• _FGRAVE: 15941040
• Military Service: World War II, Chief Machinist's Mate, United States Navy

Notes:

NOTES FROM STEVE LUKE:
researched and written by J.Lee Ready

Floyd Vance Luke enlisted into the U.S. Navy in late 1940 and received training at Great Lakes Naval Station, Illinois. At the end of February 1941, he graduated Fireman 3rdC and took a leave at home. At some time during the year he joined the USS Holland,(Capt.J.W.Gregory) a submarine tender of 8,100 tons and a crew of 388, based at San Diego, Ca. The purpose of the ship was to repair damaged submarines,ie. (bad weather, battle, collision, normal wear and tear).

The "Holland" therefore had two " crews"; one whose job it was to sail the vessel; and the other whose job it was to repair submarines, and in time of emergency ( bad weather, combat, etc.) was to man damage control teams, medical rescuesti-aircraft gun teams, and to take over any job if the normal job holder was injured.

At the end of October 1941, the "Holland" sailed for Cavite Naval Base, Phillipine Islands and arrived 22 November, 1941. It was normal for new arrivals to receive a week off to aquaint themselves with the area, so Floyd probably visitedn a pass.

By December 1, the ship was certainly back to normal, pulling routine maintenance on submarines, which of course meant that it's mechanics often had to board the submarines.

On Monday 8 December, 1941 all ships were alerted that Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, the major U.S. Naval Base in the Pacific ( and 4,000 miles closer to the USA than Cavite ) had been bombed by Japanese aircraft. Obviously this meant war. The Holldered to put to sea at once and it's feeble anti-aircraft guns were manned. ( a few .50 caliber machine guns and possibly a couple of 20mm cannon )

Before the ship could exit Manilla Bay, Japanese planes arrived and the Holland had to dodge enemy bombs and machine gun strafing by using wild manuvers, lay smokescreens and shooting back, hoping to put the enemy pilots off their aim. Ate planes left, but the night was spent docking and sending repair parties ashore to fix bomb damage to the shore facilities, which were on fire.

Next dawn the enemy planes arrived and the whole affair was repeated. That evening the Holland docked again.

The third day was a repeat of the second and by evening of the 10th it was decided that the Holland should make her way to Balikpapan on Dutch Borneo, over 2000 miles to the south.The Holland sailed and soon realized that the ship had toenese warships in the dark ( neither were equipped with radar ) and hole up during the day close to an island, where often times the trees hung over the water, hoping not to be seen by Japanese aircraft which were patrolling at will.

On the 12th the Holland miraculously missed running into a major enemy task force sailing to the southern Luzon. By hiding at times against the islands of Mindara, Panay, Negroes, Mindinao, Java and Borneo, the Holland finally reached Balowever, they found several vessels wrecked by Japanese aircraft, and at dawn the Japanese returned. The Holland stuck out like a sore thumb - a fresh target and a USN ship to boot. The Holland fought off the planes all day. ( By radio the Holland had learned that two British battleships had been sunk by enemy plane in just minutes, so the crew must have suspected that every moment under air attack would be their last)

The second day was a repeat of the first and that night the captain received permission to leave, the Dutch port was obvioously not as safe as it was declared.
By skirting the Borneo coast the Holland kept hidden and then made a 300 miile dash, in daylight, across the Java sea. The Holland safely reached the port of Sourabaya on Dutch Java. Once there the Dutch defense vessle.

" Sourabaya" and the shore guns provided protection and the Holland was able to survive the days air raids. They even managed to repair a submarine while there. This port was obviously not safe and the Holland received permission to sail to Pt Darwin, Australia, that night.

By hugging the coast of Java, Lombok, Bali and Timor islands, the Holland reached Darwin Australia in January 1942.

Safe now, the Holland began repairing submarines and other vessels. Over the next few days they learned that Cavite and Balikpapan, indeed all of the islands they had " hugged " had fallen to the Japanese, with the exception of Java.

On February 3, 1942 the Holland was asked to go back to Java to rescue Admiral Lockwood and several other americans. The reason a non-combatant vessel was chosen was that no allied warships were available

( either sunk, crippled or locked in combat ). The crew agreed and set sail. Ignoring the chance of being seen, the Holland sailed full speed in daylight and after six days reached the small fishing village of Tjilaljap and rescued the party whe under air attack. As the Holland returned across the Java sea, they passed two Japanese task forces, each about 100 miles north, and also the gunboat "Tulsa". The Holland reached Darwin Australia on February 14, 1942.

( Australian, British and Dutch ships at Darwin refused to sail this month, as they felt it was suicide, with the Japanese controlling the seas. Two Chinese vessels sailed, but returned after 24 hrs after having sighted enemy aircraft. Ten american vessels sailed but only two reached their destination, the other eight were never seen again, and those two were sunk on their return trip.

The Holland therefore was the only ship to sail from Darwin into enemy waters, at this time, and return and had covered 3000 miles doing it.

However, the sigh of relief heard aboard the Holland only lasted five days for on 19 February,1942, no less than 188 Japanese planes arrived. The holland put to sea at once and fought planes. Seventeen ships were sunk and others crippletuck of the Holland held.

A few days later the ABDA (Australian, British, Dutch, American) fleet entered the Java sea and was completely destroyed. Java was then occupied by the enemy.
Over the next four months there were sporadic air raids in the Darwin area, but the Holland moved on the night of 19 Feb.1942 to Fremantle,and on 15 Mar. to Albany to stay out of range of Japanese forces.

In April 1942 the mechanics aboard the Holland were commended for solving the problem of the ineffective torpedo: the single most important maintenance problem for the Navy in WWII.

Floyd was still with the Holland at this time. This is evidenced by a receipt to F. V. Luke for payment of replacement of a skylight for " C. Collins - Bootmaker" dated July 8 1942 in the amount of $4.16 in Albany, West Australia, which is abt 100 miles south of Frementle. Records show that the Holland was in Albany port doing a refit on the submarine Tautog, The Tautog stood out to sea on 8 October 1942.

In February 1943 the Holland sailed to Mare Island,Ca. for an extensive overhaul. The crew were allowed leave in March 1943.

In July ( or slightly later) 1945 Floyd, by now a Chief Machinists Mate, was assigned to shore duty on Okinawa at a naval magazine, an ammunition depot which was preparing for the invasion of Japan. He remained there untill 1946

Floyds decorations would have been:
Navy Unit Commendation Medal
Good Conduct Medal
American Defense Medal w/ 'F' fleet clasp
World War II Victory Medal
Phillipine Independence Medal
Phillipine Battle Star
East Indies Battle Star
(possibly)
American Campaign Medal
Occupation Medal

The Holland saw duty at Pearl Harbor from June 1943 to June 1944. Then sailed, with a brief stopover at Midway, to Guam. Duty there was often interupted by air raids, and going ashore was hazardous because of Japanese stragglers on the island.
November 1944 to January 1945 the Holland returned to Pearl Harbor, then back to a peaceful Guam. In July the Holland docked at Okinawa and September entered Tokyo Bay.
It is not known if Floyd was aboard the Holland at any point between June 1943 - 1945. If so he may have also earned the American Campaign Medal, the Marianas Battle Star and the Riyukyus Battle Star.


NOTES FROM CARL WAYNE GRAY:
Served on the USS Holland AS-3 1941-1943 served in Manila December 1941, East Indies 1941-1942. Participated in the rescue of Admiral Lockwood behind Japanese lines, Unit Citation

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com

Military Service:
Served on the USS Holland AS-3 1941-1943 served in Manila December 1941, East Indies 1941-1942. Participated in the rescue of Admiral Lockwood behind Japanese lines, Unit Citation

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1667514

Floyd married Jenkins, Bessie Elizabeth 'Bessie' on 23 Mar 1943 in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri. Bessie (daughter of Jenkins, James Noley and Nelson, L.M.) was born on 17 Dec 1921 in Grove, Delaware County, Oklahoma; died on 6 Feb 1998 in McAlester, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma; was buried in Sperry Rest Haven Cemetery, Sperry, Osage County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MULL.U001

Notes:

Stillborn, gender unknown.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MULL.U002

Notes:

Stillborn, gender unknown.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MULL.U003
• _FGRAVE: 24199193

Notes:

Stillborn, gender unknown.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MULL.C001
• _FGRAVE: 26235556

Notes:

Isabel Delaney, 68, was found dead at her Clay City home at 6 p.m.. Saturday, Feb, 18.

She was born in Clay County, Nov. 28. 1909 to Michael and Nica Mullins. She married Howard C. Delaney July 28. 050 in St. Charles, Mo. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by a step son, Howard Richard Delaney, Flagstaff, Ariz.; a sister, Mrs. M. L. (Veta) Welch, Mt. Pleasant, Mich., and two step grandchildren.

Services will be at the Cardascio Funeral Home, Clay City with visitation. The Rev. Robert Shook will officiate: burial will be in the Clay City Cemetery.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Feb, 1978.

Family/Spouse: Delaney, Howard C.. Howard (son of Delaney, Ernest Henry and Hockman, Jessie Lois) was born on 16 Nov 1908 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 9 Apr 1977 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MULL.V001
• _FGRAVE: 75199466

Notes:

In the 1920 census, she is identified as "Vera U. Mullins"

Family/Spouse: Welch, Murell Letroit. Murell (son of Welch, Marlin Stanley and Lobaugh, Clara Catherine) was born on 9 Apr 1915 in Oilton, Creek County, Oklahoma; died on 18 May 1981 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan; was buried in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens, Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Tax Consultant
• Reference Number: ASHB.F001
• _FGRAVE: 6373951
• Funeral: 30 Apr 2002, Geneva Methodist Church, Geneva, Kane County, Illinois

Notes:

Mrs. Florence Bernice Eakins, age 81, of the LaFax area died Thursday, April 25, 2002 in Delnor-Community Hospital, Geneva, IL. Florence was born on September 9, 1920 in Xenia, IL. The only child of the late Mayo and the late Sylvia (Luke) Ashbrook. She graduated from Flora High School, Flora, IL.
On October 29, 1943 she married the one and only love of her life, Victor S. Eakins. Soon after they began their life together they moved away from their family and friends of southern Illinois north to the Fox Valley area.
Florence and Victor worked hard and saved until they were able to purchase their own farm west of Geneva on Brundige Road in 1955. Side by side, together with their three sons, they operated the farm while Victor also worked full-time for Burgess-Norton Mgf. in Geneva. Tragedy struck on April 24, 1962 when Victor was killed in a farming accident. Florence and the boys continued to successfully operate their farm.
Florence's greatest pride and joy came from her sons and their families. She also thoroughly loved her pets, gardening, baking and decorating special occasion cakes for everyone. She enjoyed sewing, other needlecrafts and was always ready to hop in the car to go "rummage sale-ing" across the countryside.
Florence had worked for the telephone company in southern Illinois, Shakeproff and for The Kane County Flea Market before beginning her career as tax consultant spanning many years for H&R Block and Northerwestern Illinois Farm Bureau Farm Management.
Florence was a member of the Geneva United Methodist Church for 47 years, where she taught Sunday school and participated in various ministries. She will also be remembered as a 4-H leader and a member of the "Sunset Swingers" of Elburn. For many years she was Co-Superintendent of Horticulture and Agronomy at the Kane County Fair. Most recently she was a charter resident of Brighton Gardens in St. Charles where she was best known for her beautiful smile.
Florence leaves behind her sons, Larry (Linda) Eakins of Monroe, WI, Ed (Liz) Eakins and Keith (Jean) Eakins of St. Charles; her eight grandchildren, Vicki (Bernie) Holst and Matt (Sheri) Eakins, Doug, Brad and Greg Eakins and Tom, Lisa and Brian Eakins; step-grandson, Matt Eden; and one great-granddaughter, Nadia Eakins; as well as many beloved relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30th at Geneva United Methodist Church, Rev. William Obalil will officiate. Burial will be in River Hills Memorial Park, Batavia, IL. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL. A memorial contribution will be established later in Florence's Name. The address to send memorials will be 254 Fairheaven Dr., St. Charles, IL 60175.

Florence married Eakins, Victor S. on 24 Oct 1943. Victor was born on 22 Sep 1919; died on 24 Apr 1962; was buried in River Hills Memorial Park, Batavia, Kane County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Oil Field Worker
• Reference Number: MCDO.C004
• _FGRAVE: 71841508
• Military Service: World War II, Sergeant, United States Army
• Funeral: 8 Apr 1995, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Charles M. McDowell, 72, of Olney died Wednesday April 5, 1995 at his residence.

Full military rites performed.

McDowell was born June 2, 1922 in Clay County, the son of Nathaniel and Goldia (Luke) McDowell. He married Nancy Berry in February 1957. He was employed in the oil fields.
He was a member of the Calhoun United Methodist Church, VFW and American Legion.

He is survived by his wife of Olney; a son, Kenneth McDowell of Sterling, Oh.; a daughter, Deborah Daugherty of Olney; a brother, John E. McDowell of Calhoun; a sister, Mrs. Robert (Rebecca) Schmucker of Calhoun; and three grandchildren.

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

Buried:
Full military rites performed.

Charles married Williams, E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Berry, Nancy R. on 5 Feb 1957 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Nancy (daughter of Berry, Theodore Elwood 'Ted' and Eyer, Laura E.) was born on 28 Jul 1934 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 1 Dec 2009 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 4 Dec 2009 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.H004

Family/Spouse: Davis, W.L.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Methodist Preacher
• Reference Number: MCDO.L005
• Funeral: 30 Oct 1984, Calhoun United Methodist Church, Calhoun, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

He was a minister in the United Methodist Church and was serving as pastor of three churches in Jasper County, Harlan, Rose Hill and Falmouth. He had served several charges in the United Methodist Church in Beaver Creek, Petrolia, Chauncey, St. Francisville, Calhoun, Ullim, Bone Gap and Mt. Erie.

He also researched the family history for the McDowell family. The whereabouts of his research are unknown.

Lowell married Ridgely, R.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Barber
• Reference Number: MCDO.J007
• _FGRAVE: 188029161
• Funeral: 17 Mar 2018, Calhoun United Methodist Church, Calhoun, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

John E. McDowell, 85, of Calhoun, died on March 13, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.

John was born on May 20, 1932 in Noble, IL.
He was the son of Nathaniel McDowell and Goldie (Luke) McDowell.

John married Dorothy Myers on September 21, 1952.

John was a barber at his home in Calhoun for 28 years and supervisor of the bus barn as well as a bus driver. He was very involved with mission trips and traveled to South America and Haiti. John enjoyed gardening and especially enjoyed growing sunflowers and rhubarb. He took pleasure in outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, and raising ponies. John was a people person and everybody enjoyed his company. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. John was a member of the Calhoun United Methodist Church.

John in survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy McDowell of Calhoun; daughter, Cheryl Farrar and husband Mike of Calhoun; daughter, Beverly Harrison and husband Gerald of Olney; grandchildren, Greg Thomas, Jennifer Berry, Lee Harrison, and Josh Harrison; great grandchildren, Bradley, Brandon, Dakota, Kristina, Kaylee, Naleigha, Cheyenne, Cassie, Callen, and Lana; Sister, Becky Schmucker and husband Bob; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by parents; brothers, Lowell McDowell and Charles McDowell; and sister, Helen Davis.

Buried:
Full Military Rites will be performed at the Graveside

John married Myers, D.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R.R.B. married Schmucker, R.H. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Truck Driver
• Reference Number: CONN.L001
• _FGRAVE: 35980310
• Military Service: United States Army

Notes:

Lester died in a truck wreck.

Military Service:
Inducted 21 Apr 1943, served six months in Texas and California, and was honorably discharged due to ill health.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CONN.B001
• _FGRAVE: 18312566
• Funeral: 25 Nov 1992, Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Betty attended school in Clay City, Illinois.

Died:
Betty died at her home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Betty married Pate, Ira James on 2 Feb 1946 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois. Ira (son of Pate, James Archie and Williams, Emily Jane) was born on 15 Aug 1906 in Alabama; died on 3 Feb 1997 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Feb 1997 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Oil Field Laborer
• Reference Number: CONN.H001
• _FGRAVE: 18300807
• Military Service: Korean War, Private First Class, United States Air Force
• Funeral: 20 Oct 1997, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Died:
Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Harold married Myers, Margret Betty on 12 Apr 1951 in Grayling, Crawford County, Michigan. Margret was born on 31 Aug 1932 in Roscommon, Roscommon County, Michigan; died on 10 Nov 1988 in Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; was buried on 13 Nov 1988 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CONN.J002
• _FGRAVE: 255926732
• Military Service: Korean War, United States Army
• Funeral: 3 Jul 2023, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

John Dowe “Badeye” Conner Sr., age 91, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday night, June 27, 2023, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

He was born March 17, 1932, in Clay City, the son of Everett and Nica (Luke) Conner. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Behnke on June 2, 1962, in Flora, and together they have shared 61 wedding anniversaries.

John proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He had worked for Dick Shaffer Oil and later owned and operated his own oil tank painting business. He enjoyed collecting and restoring antique kerosene and oil lanterns, tinkering around in his shed, and spending time with his grandkids.

He is survived by his wife: Mary Ann Conner of Flora; a daughter: Julie (Kent) Acree; 5 grandchildren, including special grandchildren: Gretchen Conner, Ian Acree, and Katrina Acree; 6 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son: John Dowe Conner Jr.; and siblings: Harold Conner, Lester Conner, Betty Pate, and Joyce Bissey.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora with the presentation of military funeral honors. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Disabled American Veterans (D.A.V.) and these will be accepted through the funeral home.

Buried:
Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora with the presentation of military funeral honors.

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

John married Hoskins, Marilyn I. on 23 Feb 1973. Marilyn (daughter of Hoskins, Clyde J. and Dudley, Pansy) was born on 22 Jan 1938 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 4 Dec 2010 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 8 Dec 2010 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CONN.J003
• Funeral: 8 Jun 2013, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

During her life she worked at Kerns Manufacturing, Clay County Hospital as a CNA, and at North American Lighting. Her most important job was to be mother to her 9 children and many others who she treated like her children. Joyce was a loyal and active member of Faith Tabernacle, a member of Clay County Senior Citizens, and enjoyed playing Pinochle and spending time with her friends.

Family/Spouse: Moats, Paul William. Paul (son of MOATS, Snoda J. and Carlyle, Mary D.) was born on 23 Mar 1931 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 3 Jun 1991 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 6 Jun 1991 in Rusk Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joyce married Bissey, Larry Paul on 15 Dec 1958 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Larry (son of Bissey, John Milnor and Rogers, Verda Bernice) was born on 15 Dec 1937 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 8 Jul 2004 in Calhoun, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 12 Jul 2004 in Richland Cemetery, Calhoun, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer, Oil Field Worker
• Reference Number: MCDO.A001
• _FGRAVE: 18364010
• Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, 407th Infantry Regiment, 102nd 'Ozark' Infantry Division, United States Army
• Funeral: 1 Oct 1976, Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

An unknown newspaper article carried the following entry:

Two Burned: Adrian McDowell is a patient at the Memorial hospital in Fairfield, being treated for burns received at his work for Oilfield Service company. At the same time, David Taylor, owner of the company, was borned (sic) but less seriously. The men were pumping gasoline into a tank when a motor backfired, igniting the gas.

Another unknown newspaper article later carried the following entry:

Undergoes Skin Graft Adrian McDowell, who was seriously burned a month ago, underwent skin graft to his right leg, Monday, at the Memorial Hospital in Fairfield. His condition is satisfactory.


On the 26th of December 1963, the following newspaper article was published: (newspaper unknown).

Clay City Man & His Son Have A Narrow Escape

"Adrian McDowell and his son, Roger, age 10 of Clay City, had a harrowing experience Thursday night at about 10 p.m. They were returning home in Mr. McDowell's pickup truck from delivering material to an oil well near Kinmundy, when they struck a stretch of ice on the road. The truck went out of control and hit a bridge abutment, and then turned over, tumbling into a creek. Roger was asleep at the time, but he woke up when he hit the icy water. The boy ran about a quarter of a mile to a farm house, where he was put to bed immediately. But the farmer couldn't get his car started, so he ran to another home, nearby, where a vehicle was obtained. Both Mr. McDowell and the boy were rushed to Clay County Hospital in Flora, where Roger was released after treatment. Mr. McDowell remains a patient there. His left leg was reportedly broken in three places."

Another newspaper article carried this report of the same incident:

Local Father and Son Injured in Truck Mishap "Adrian McDowell was taken to Clay County Hospital, Thursday night at 11:30 after he lost control of his pickup truck southeast of Omega, crashing into a bridge. The truck skidded on the icy road, overturning three times and throwing Mr. McDowell from the truck on its third turn, landing in a creek. His son, Roger, a passenger, went into the water with the truck but was able to climb out of the vehicle and onto the bank where Adrian had pulled himself. Ten-year-old Roger, who escaped with cuts and bruises, ran to summon help for his father. At the hospital, x-rays revealed several breaks to Adrian's right leg. This is the same limb that was severely burned in an oilfield accident ten years ago."

Adrian was a member of Odd Fellows Lodge, and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church of Clay City.

Military Service:
Entered active service as a draftee on June 14, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Selected for the Infantry, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Light Mortar Crewman (607). Departed the Continental U.S. on February 10, 1945 bound for the European Theater of Operations. In vicinity of Linnich, Germany, assigned to and served with the 407th Infantry Regiment, 102nd 'Ozark' Infantry Division, through the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns and into the occupation. Earned The Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign with 2 bronze battle stars, WWII Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany). Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on May 30, 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=2012080

Adrian married Gray, Elsie Leona on 8 Oct 1948 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. Elsie (daughter of Gray, John Jasper and Mitchell, Mary Elsie) was born on 27 Nov 1929 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 19 Jan 2014 in Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Jan 2014 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Housewife, Nurses Aid
• Reference Number: MCDO.D004
• _FGRAVE: 36879025
• Census: 20 Mar 1950, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1950 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Illinois, District 13-3, Sheet 15
• Funeral: 17 Sep 2004, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Dorothy L. Bricker, 77, of Flora, formerly of Clay City, died at 9:35 p.m. Monday, September 13, 2004, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery.

Mrs. Bricker was born on September 5,1927, in Clay City, the daughter of Clayson A. and Nella Grace (Luke) McDovyell. She married Carl L. Gray on October 17, 1945. He preceded her in death on June 13, 1953. She married Ralph O. Bricker on December 11, 1954. He preceded her in death on February 23, 1987.

She was a retired nurses aide and a member of Flora Eagles Lodge.

Mrs. Bricker is survived by a son, Carl Wayne Gray and his wife, Karin, of Aurora, Colo.; a daughter, Patricia Bright and her husband, Eber, of Cisne; a son-in-law, Butch Harris, of Paris; a stepdaughter, Vivian Simpson and her husband, Wayne; a stepdaughter, Dorine Pearcey; a brother, Glenn McDowell; a brother, Ronald McDowell and his wife, Wanda, of Flora; a sister, Barb House, of Olney; a sister, Nella Dilly and her husband, Woody, of Olney; a sister, Kay Lomas, of Olney; a sister, Leona DiSandro, of Olney; a sister, Betty Lemons and her husband, Charlie, of Clay City; a brother-in-law, Robert Gray and his wife, Phyllis, of Olney; a sister- in-law, Leona Taylor, of Clay City; a sister-in-law, Ruth Osborne and her husband, Junior, of Springfield, Mo.; a sister-in-law, Betty Gray; six grandchildren, four great-grand- children and numerous step-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, a daughter, Martha Harris, a brother, Adrian, a sister, JoAnne McDowell, a sister, Hazel Clark, a stepdaughter, Lavera Hipes, a brother-in-law, Billie Joe Gray, and a step-grandson, Jason Hipes.

Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association.

The Olney (IL) Daily Mail, September 2004

Buried:
Plot: Lot 2 - Div. 1 - Blk. 24

Dorothy married Gray, Carl Lester on 17 Oct 1945 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Carl (son of Gray, John Jasper and Mitchell, Mary Elsie) was born on 16 May 1921 in Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 13 Jun 1953 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 15 Jun 1953 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married Bricker, Ralph Orville on 11 Dec 1954 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. Ralph (son of Bricker, George Washington and Frock, Frances Katherine) was born on 7 Nov 1905 in Oak Bluff Township, Arkansas; died on 23 Feb 1987 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 26 Feb 1987 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.J005
• _FGRAVE: 25164898

Notes:

Jo Ann McDowell is the daughter of Clayson Adrian and Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell. She is the sister of ten siblings.

Jo Ann McDowell died of Scarlet Fever at the age of 9.

Buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Illinois

Buried:
Row 5,

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Retired Factory Worker
• Reference Number: MCDO.B001
• _FGRAVE: 215501041
• _MEMR: 24 Sep 2020, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Barb attended school in Calhoun and Clay City, Illinois.

Barbara L. House, 85, of Olney, formerly of Clay City, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.

Barbara was born on April 19, 1935 in Clay City, Illinois to Clayson A. and Nella "Grace" (Luke) McDowell. She married Francis House on March 24, 1954 in Olney, IL, and he preceded her in death on August 7, 1999.

Barbara worked at the Shoe Factory, Kralis Poultry, and later retired from Champion Labs. She enjoyed going to bible study at Master's Hands in Olney. Barbara also enjoyed getting together with her family. She enjoyed playing Bingo, Canasta, and was a champion Zilch player, but she was unable to play as much during her later years. Barbara will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Barbara is survived by her daughter Ruth (Jim) Cornwell; Son, Clay House; Grandchildren, Tanner Cornwell and Tabitha (Caleb) Rego; Great-Grandchildren, Lydia Cornwell, Kaley Cornwell, Hunter Cornwell, Nella Rego, and Nevaeh Rego; Siblings, Nella (Woody) Dilley, Ronnie (Wanda) McDowell, and Leona Mae McDowell, and several nieces and nephews.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; Sisters, Dorothy Bricker, Hazel "Habe" Clark, Joann McDowell, Betty Lemons, and Linda "Kay" Lomas; Brothers, Adrian McDowell and Glen McDowell; Infant Grandchild, Damon Thompson; Infant Great-Grandchildren, Saxton Israel Rego and Josiah James Rego.

A Memorial Service will be held for Barbara at 12:00 PM on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral in Olney. A Visitation will begin two hours before service time at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Maple Dale Cemetery in Olney.

Memorials can be made to Master’s Hands.

Barbara married House, Francis on 24 Mar 1954 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, Illinois. Francis (son of House, Benjamin Franklin 'Ben' and Musgrove, Gladys Ruth) was born on 17 Jul 1931 in Claremont, Richland County, Illinois; died on 7 Aug 1999 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 10 Aug 1999 in Maple Dale Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Retired Mechanic
• Reference Number: MCDO.G005
• _FGRAVE: 171533353
• Military Service: Airman Second Class (A2C), United States Air Force
• Funeral: 21 Oct 2016

Notes:

Glenn attended school until the 9th grade at Clay City, Illinois and correspondence school out of Chicago, Illinois. He graduated in 1963.

Maxine brought a daughter Elizabeth Jean Karr into the marriage. Glenn adopted Elizabeth Jean Karr and gave her the McDowell surname in either 1963 or 1964.

Glenn W. McDowell, 80, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at a local hospital.

He was born June 9, 1936 in Clay County, Illinois.

Glenn retired from Friskies after thirty years in maintenance.

He attended Family Worship Center and Highway to Heaven Church. After he retired he was a volunteer driver for the V.A. for seven years. Glenn was active in various church ministries and the Family Worship Center food pantry.

He was preceded in death by his parents Clayson and Grace (Luke) McDowell; sisters, Dorothy Bricker, Betty Lemons, Kay Lomas, JoAnn McDowell and Hazel Clark; brother, Adrian McDowell; grandchildren, Rachelle Shade and Angela Hagey.

Survivors include son, Glenn “Duane” McDowell (Leslie), Bolckow, MO.; daughters, Elizabeth “Liz” Black, Denver CO, Pamela “Pam” Grace Johnson, Carol Mae Larabee (Rick), both from St. Joseph.; brother, Ronald McDowell (Wanda); sisters, Barbara House, Nella Dilley (Woody), Leona Mae Schofield (Darrell); nine grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Friday, where friends my call after 10:30 A.M. Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.

Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Family Worship Center Food Pantry.

Funeral:
Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory

Glenn married Karr, M.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Glenn married Blakley, Marjorie Jean on 16 Jul 1982 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri. Marjorie (daughter of Blakley, Samuel Henry and Cockrin, Marvie Ellen) was born on 14 Mar 1940 in Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas; died on 17 Dec 2021; was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Glenn married Fattig, Bonnie Lucille on 5 Jan 1996 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri. Bonnie (daughter of Fattig, E.L. and Taylor, M.E.) was born on 1 Jan 1941 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri; died on 15 Mar 2013. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

N.L.N. married Myers, E.R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

N.L.N. married Dilley, W.C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Self-employed
• Reference Number: MCDO.H003
• _FGRAVE: 17873261
• _MEMR: 30 Sep 2002, Stasi-Grove Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Hazel Bernice Clark, 61, of Olney, IL, died Sept. 26, 2002, at her residence following a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Clark was born December 19, 1940, in Noble, the daughter of Clayson and Nella Luke McDowell.

She was self-employed and enjoyed caring for the elderly. She was a member of the Olney V.F.W. Auxiliary and Olney Eagles Auxiliary.

Mrs. Clark is survived by three sons, David, Rick, and Gregory Bell; a daughter, Rhonda Toy; two brothers, Ronald and Glenn McDowell; six sisters, Dorothy Bricker, Barbara House, Nella Dilley, Betty Lemmons, Leona DiSandro, and Kay Lomas; several nieces, nephews, 13 grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, Joshua Bell, one brother, Adrian McDowell, and one sister, JoAnn McDowell.

Funeral services were at Stasi-Grove Funeral Home with burial in the Clay City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southeastern Illinois.

Died:
died at home

Buried:
Lot 2 - Div. 1 - Blk 16

Hazel married Bell, Ronald Wayne 'Ron' on 8 Nov 1957 in Mount Zion Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Ronald (son of Bell, William Clemmons and Sharrett, Velma Margaret) was born on 16 Dec 1936 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, Illinois; died on 26 May 1991 in Goose Lake, Grundy County, Illinois; was buried on 30 May 1991 in Sample Cemetery, Morris, Grundy County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazel married Clark, J.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Factory Worker
• Reference Number: MCDO.B002
• _FGRAVE: 20945696

Notes:

Betty Marie Lemons, 65, of Clay City, died of complications from lung cancer at 12:35 p.m. Friday, August 10, 2007, at her residence with her family.

Mrs. Lemons was born June 3, 1942, in Noble, the daughter of Clayson A. and Nella Grace McDowell. She married Galen Sons in 1959 and had two children. She married Charles Lemons on November 25, 1977.

She spent several years working at Spartan's and The Three Sisters before retiring in 1984 due to a massive heart attack.

She was a member of Rebekah's Lodge in Clay City. She enjoyed playing cards, sewing, knitting, crocheting and various other crafts. She also enjoyed sharing her skills, knowledge and love with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Lemons is survived by her husband, Charlie Lemons; children, Gayla (Sons) Tanner and her husband, Charles, and Douglas Sons and his wife, Brandee, of Idar Oberstien; stepchildren, Peggy (Lemons) Watters and her husband, Gene, Charles (Leon) Lemons and his wife, Janie, and Alan Lemons; grandchildren, Jeremy, Amy, Jamie, Ashley, Sheena, Constance, Amanda, Christina, Jennifer, Christopher, Natasha, Brendan, Fiona, Damien and Alyssa; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Housey, Nella Dilley and her husband, Woodrow, Leona Mae DiSandro, and Kay Lomas; and brothers, Glen McDowell and Ronald McDowell and his wife, Wanda.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Adrian McDowell; and sisters, JoAnn McDowell, Hazel Clark and Dorothy Bricker.

Graveside services were held at Hannah Cemetery with Pastor Michael Dodge officiating.

Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City was in charge of arrangements.

Donations in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated.

Buried:
Graveside Memorial Service

Betty married Sons, Galen Ray on 3 Jul 1959 in Mount Zion Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Galen (son of Sons, Beryl Wayne and Howe, Lela) was born on 8 Sep 1941 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 1 Dec 2002 in Marion Memorial Hospital, Marion, Williamson County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Dec 2002 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Betty married Lemons, Charles Franklin 'Charlie' on 25 Nov 1977 in Illinois. Charles (son of LEMONS, James Roscoe and Sheets, Mary Alice) was born on 24 Sep 1936 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 27 Jun 2014 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 15 Jul 2014 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.L003
• _FGRAVE: 57706187
• _MEMR: 22 Aug 2010, Stasi-Grove Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Olney, Ill. — Linda Kay Lomas, 66, of Olney, died at 12:38 a.m. Thursday, August 19, 2010, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Cremation rites were accorded. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel of Stasi-Grove Funeral Home in Olney with Reverend Mike Baker officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Lomas was born October 8, 1943, in Clay City, the daughter of Clayson and Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell.

She was a member of Olney Eagles Lodge and American Legion Post. She was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Mrs. Lomas is survived by her son, Daniel Lomas and his wife, Lisa, of Newton; daughters, Glenda Clark and her husband, Bryon, of New Lenox, Roberta "Bobbi" Lomas, of Olney; and Dawn Campbell and her husband, Thomas, of Olney; brothers, Glenn McDowell, of St. Joseph, Mo., and Ronald McDowell and his wife, Wanda, of Flora; sisters, Barbara House, of Olney, Nella Dilley and her husband, Woody, of Olney, and Leona Disandro, of Moscow, Idaho; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clayson and Nella Grace McDowell, one brother and five sisters.

Donations may be made to the donor's choice.

Linda married Lomas, C.W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

L.M. married Clevy, G.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

L.M. married Webb, W.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

L.M. married Disandro, N.K.N. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

L.M. married Schofield, D.W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R.R.R. married Krantz, W.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: Cook, D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R. married Lambird, J.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PFLA.J003

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PFLA.J001
• _FGRAVE: 213154968

Jerry married Cook, Phyllis on 26 Sep 1963. Phyllis (daughter of Cook, Troy and Heindselman, Thelma) was born on 4 Apr 1945 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 4 May 2012 in LeConte Medical Center, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: LUKE.J002
• Military Service: Private, United States Army
• _MEMR: 3 Feb 2024, Faith Bible Church of Olney, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

JOHN'S OBITUARY
John Robert Luke, 78, of Olney passed away on Friday, January 26th at 6:56 pm at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL.



John was born May 13th, 1945 in Richland County, IL to John and Grace (McDowell) Luke. He would often reflect fondly of the time he spent growing up with his family in Bunnyville. John attended school in Clay City, a graduate of the Clay City High School Class of 1963. After graduation, John enlisted in the Army. During boot camp, he suffered a heat stroke and spent the next several months at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Denver. After his recovery and medical discharge, John attended the United Electronics Institute in Louisville, KY. He later continued his Education Southern Illinois University School of Business, graduating with his Bachelor of Science in 1973.



But his most treasured achievement? John married Donna York on June 8th, 1968 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Calhoun, IL. They enjoyed a beautiful 50 years of marriage before Donna preceded him in death on July 12th, 2018.



John enjoyed the roar of an engine. Before retirement, John clocked nearly 5 million miles behind the wheel as an over-the-road truck driver. But his passion was racing, with many great memories made at the oval. From racing karts at the White Squirrel Speedway, working with his friends in the pits at local dirt tracks like Haubstaud and Mount Vernon, to following Nascar, John loved a good race. John enjoyed sharing his knowledge of automotive engineering, helping many local racers build their cars.



We would be remiss to talk about John without mentioning his love for technology. From his Commodore 64 all the way through to the gaming laptop he just purchased, John enjoyed the challenge of finding the best setup he could while keeping his costs down. He enjoyed playing Solitaire and Mahjong Tiles to relax alone, but reviled in the excitement of the online gaming community. Discord has connected him with many new friends, especially through playing Rust. Having spent 5,452 hours playing together, the Rust community has provided challenge, camaraderie, and enjoyment even as his health made it harder to find these things in his local community.



John will be missed and remembered by his brother Donald Luke; sister-in-law Becky Davis; brother-in-law Gregory Coan; nieces and nephews Tabatha (Zack) Slater, Angela (David) Zuber, Destini (Billy Bell) Coan, Noah Perry, Hunter (Hanna) Perry, Emma Slater, John Slater, Koy Stevens, and Luke Slater; and great-niece Aspen Perry. John is preceded in death by his wife Donna; parents John and Grace; sister-in-law Jo Ann Coan; nephews Micheal “Scott” Cantrell and David Davis.



Please join the family to celebrate John’s life on Saturday, February 3rd, at 2pm at Faith Bible Church of Olney, 6015 N IL130. There will be a visitation for one hour preceding the service beginning at 1pm at the church. After a short service officiated by Pastor Zachary Slater, the family requests you join them for a time of visitation and sharing of memories over dinner at the church.



John’s final act of kindness was to give the gift of life through organ and tissue donation before cremation rites accorded. Wojstrom Funeral Home and Crematory of Granite City assisted with all arrangements. Online guestbook may be found at www.wojstrom.com. A special thank you to the doctors and staff of Carle Richland Memorial Hospital for their care and support of John and family in his final days. If you wish to honor John’s memory with a memorial gift, please consider a donation to the John Luke Estate. The estate will be purchasing improvements to benefit the Carle RMH Long Term Care Unit.

Military Service:
After graduation, John enlisted in the Army. During boot camp, he suffered a heat stroke and spent the next several months at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Denver. After his recovery and medical discharge, John attended the United Electronics Institute in Louisville, KY.

_MEMR:
MEMORIAL VISITATION
Faith Bible Church of Olney
Saturday, February 3, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Email Details
6015 N IL 130
Olney, IL 62450

John married York, D.K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: LUKE.S002
• Graduation: May 1965, Raymond S. McLain High School, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma

Stephen married Cartwright, D.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stephen married Redd, Sheilia Ann on 30 Aug 1972 in Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma. Sheilia (daughter of Redd, George Otto 'Goldie' and Green, Bertha Lucindy) was born on 4 Mar 1942 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; died on 29 Nov 2013; was buried in Sperry Rest Haven Cemetery, Sperry, Osage County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: LUKE.C001
• _FGRAVE: 248430941

Notes:

Carla Sue (Luke) Ready
January 15, 1952 — January 6, 2023
Sand Springs, OK

Carla was born January 15, 1952, in Tulsa, OK, to Floyd Vance Luke and Bessie Elizabeth (Jenkins) Luke. She passed away January 6, 2023, in Tulsa, OK.

She is a graduate of McLain Senior High School. She was retired; however, she had worked as a convenience store manager and a waitress throughout her life. Carla was an avid Star Trek fan and a fan of old movies and television series such as the Beverly Hillbillies and the Andy Griffith Show. She was a woman with simple needs and big love for her friends, family and Jesus.

Carla never met a stranger and made you feel like you were a friend. She battled heart disease for many years and used her many stays in the hospital to witness about "her" Jesus, and she called this her "mission field". Carla was an avid animal lover and would take in any animal in need and nurse it back to health. In years past, when her health allowed it, she worked diligently with the ASPCA and Animal Aid of Tulsa, often housing animals in need in her home until they could be adopted out.

She is survived by her children, whom she loved with all her being, Corey Juby and wife, Courtney of Hobe Sound, FL & Vail, CO, Rebecca Jolley and husband, Billy of Thomson Station, TN, Christopher Werner and wife, Tiffany, of Gulfport, MS, and Shedrick Herbert Iland, II, of the home; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; 6 step-grandchildren; siblings, Dee Ann Allen and husband, Kent of Blocker, OK, and Charles Luke and wife, Carmen of Weatherford TX; numerous much loved nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Lee Ready; her parents, Floyd and Bessie Luke; and older brother, Stephen Gregory Luke.

Memorial donations in Carla's memory may be made to your local animal shelter.

Funeral services for Carla Sue (Luke) Ready, 70, of Sand Springs, OK, were held Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Pastor Eli Gardner and Charles "Chuck" Luke officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Randy Jenkins, John Trickett, Joe Finn, Wesley Allen, Stephen Allen, and Corbin Werner. Honorary Casket bearers were Rick Christianson, Bill Snider, Sr., Ronald Conn, Sr., and Linda Saunders Davis.

Arrangements and services were entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, Sperry.

Online condolences to the family can be made at johnsonsperry.com.

Carla married Werner, W.W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Iland, S.H.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ready, John Lee. John (son of Ready, Jack Arthur and Edwards, C.T.) was born on 23 May 1947 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma; died on 2 Apr 2016. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carla married Juby, L.R. Jr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

D.A. married Allen, K.W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C.A.C. married Dewey, C.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C.A.C. married Grider, C.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Malone, W.D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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