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Foreman, Kenneth G.

Foreman, Kenneth G.

Male 1896 - 1965  (68 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Foreman, Kenneth G.Foreman, Kenneth G. was born on 20 Jul 1896 in Illinois; died on 13 Apr 1965; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Poultry House
    • Reference Number: FORE.K001
    • _FGRAVE: 23089771

    Kenneth married Dressel, Elizabeth M. 'Lizzie' on 30 Mar 1957. Elizabeth was born on 17 Jul 1893 in Illinois; died on 16 Oct 1963; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Foreman, Willard Carl  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Apr 1921 in Illinois; died on 16 Nov 1973; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 3. Foreman, Erma Marie  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Sep 1924 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 29 Jun 1999 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Jul 1999 in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 4. Foreman, John Robert 'Rob'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Sep 1925 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 6 Apr 2000 in SunBridge Care Center, Salem, Marion County, Illinois; was buried on 8 Apr 2000 in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Foreman, Willard CarlForeman, Willard Carl Descendancy chart to this point (1.Kenneth1) was born on 5 Apr 1921 in Illinois; died on 16 Nov 1973; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FORE.U001
    • _FGRAVE: 18662657
    • Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment ("Old Guard"), United States Army

    Notes:

    Military Service:
    Entered active service as a draftee on October 7, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Completed basic infantry training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Rifleman (MOS 745). Departed the continental U.S. on April 16, 1945 bounnd for the European Theater of Operations. Upon arrival, assigned to and served with Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd "Old Guard" Infantry Regiment (a non-divisional unit) which was attached to the 106th ‘Golden Lion' Infantry Division at war's end in Europe. Participated in the subsequent occupation of Germany and eventually became a squad leader (MOS 812). Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, and the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany). Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on June 4, 1946 at the separation center, Fort Sheridan.

    Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2087279

    Since he was attached to the 106th, did he wear that shoulder patch? Normally he would not, but what was the patch of his parent unit?

    Family/Spouse: PICKENS, Dorothy Merle. Dorothy (daughter of Pickens, John Raymond and Anderson, Cora Edna) was born on 1 Jan 1924 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 6 Mar 1970 in St. Luke's Hospital, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Foreman, B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 6. Foreman, R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 7. Foreman, M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 8. Foreman, Marjorie 'Margie'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Sep 1944; died on 6 Sep 2018 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 9. Foreman, M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 10. FOREMAN, Gregory Neil 'Grubby'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Nov 1952 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 8 Sep 2022.
    7. 11. FOREMAN, Willard Brent 'Maverick'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Apr 1959; died on 23 Jul 1988; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

  2. 3.  Foreman, Erma MarieForeman, Erma Marie Descendancy chart to this point (1.Kenneth1) was born on 9 Sep 1924 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 29 Jun 1999 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Jul 1999 in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FORE.E001
    • _FGRAVE: 83669118
    • Funeral: 2 Jul 1999, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Erma Marie Bricker, 74, of Sailor Springs, died June 29, 1999, in Flora.

    Mrs. Bricker was born on Sept. 9, 1924, in Sailor Springs to Kenneth and Elizabeth (Dressel) Foreman. She married Roy E. Bricker in St. Louis, MO, on May 25, 1943. She was a member of the Sailor Springs Baptist Church.

    Survivors include her husband, Roy E. Bricker; two sons, Roy D. Bricker and Robert Dale Bricker; a daughter Judy Frank; a brother, John "Rob" Foreman; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

    Preceding her in death were her parents and one brother.

    Funeral services were held at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City with Pastor Brad Harris officiating.

    Burial was in the Smith Cemetery in Sailor Springs.

    Erma married Bricker, Roy Edward on 25 May 1943 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. Roy (son of Bricker, Jerry Elias and Pettyjohn, Mary E.) was born on 7 Nov 1921 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 Dec 2015 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Dec 2015 in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Bricker, R.D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 13. Bricker, Roy David  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jul 1944; died on 21 Aug 2023 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 25 Aug 2023 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 14. Bricker, Judy K.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Aug 1948 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 22 Oct 2005 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 26 Oct 2005 in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

  3. 4.  Foreman, John Robert 'Rob'Foreman, John Robert 'Rob' Descendancy chart to this point (1.Kenneth1) was born on 24 Sep 1925 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 6 Apr 2000 in SunBridge Care Center, Salem, Marion County, Illinois; was buried on 8 Apr 2000 in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Custodian, Clay City High School, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois
    • Reference Number: FORE.J001
    • _FGRAVE: 6466351
    • Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, Service Battery, 592nd Field Artillery Battalion (155MM Howitzers), 106th ‘Golden Lion’ Infantry Division, US Arm

    Notes:

    He was a retired janitor at Clay City High School; member of the Sailor Springs American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, Flora; and was a U.S. veteran of World War II.

    Military Service:
    Entered active service on December 21, 1943 at Chicago, Illinois. Selected for the Field Artillery, completed basic training, and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Light Truck Driver (345). Assigned to Service Battery, 592nd Field Artillery Battalion (equipped with 155mm howitzers), 106th 'Golden Lion' Infantry Division. Departed the Continental U.S. with his unit, bound for the European Theater of Operations. Fought in the Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe Campaigns. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 4 bronze battle stars, and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on March 26, 1946 at the Separation Center, Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.

    Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2233120

    John married Colclasure, Agnes 'Babe' on 30 May 1952. Agnes (daughter of Colclasure, Abraham Lafayette and Clinton, Mary Ann) was born on 18 Aug 1929; died on 10 Dec 2012; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Foreman, W.B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 16. Foreman, S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 17. Foreman, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 18. Foreman, Ronald Ray 'Ronnie'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jul 1950; died on 30 Jan 2020; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 19. Foreman, B.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Foreman, B. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Willard2, 1.Kenneth1)

  2. 6.  Foreman, R. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Willard2, 1.Kenneth1)

  3. 7.  Foreman, M. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Willard2, 1.Kenneth1)

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

    Children:
    1. 20. Carpenter, M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 21. Carpenter, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 22. Carpenter, Jesse Dale  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 May 1983 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 20 Feb 2017.

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


  4. 8.  Foreman, Marjorie 'Margie' Descendancy chart to this point (2.Willard2, 1.Kenneth1) was born on 3 Sep 1944; died on 6 Sep 2018 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FORE.M004
    • _FGRAVE: 193320149

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

    Marjorie married Holland, Gerald W. on 19 Dec 1972 in Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois. Gerald was born on 24 Jul 1936; died on 24 Jan 2012. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Holland, G.E.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. Holland, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 25. Holland, J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 9.  Foreman, M. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Willard2, 1.Kenneth1)

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

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


  6. 10.  FOREMAN, Gregory Neil 'Grubby'FOREMAN, Gregory Neil 'Grubby' Descendancy chart to this point (2.Willard2, 1.Kenneth1) was born on 4 Nov 1952 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 8 Sep 2022.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FORE.G002

    Notes:

    Gregory Neil “Grubby” Foreman, age 69, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at his home.

    He was born November 4, 1952, in Sailor Springs, the son of Willard Carl and Dorothy Merle (Pickens) Foreman.

    Greg was a graduate of Clay City High School. He attended Lake Land College where he earned his associate degree in Mechanical Engineering. He enjoyed playing the guitar and riding motorcycles.

    He is survived by a daughter: Mandy Foreman of Xenia; a son: Kirby (Audrey) Foreman of Olney; 2 grandchildren: Maverick Foreman and Michel Foreman of Xenia; a brother: Bus (Geraldine) Foreman of Sailor Springs; 2 sisters: Mona Tokos of Malvern, Ohio, and Marla Raley of Noble.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother: Willard Brent “Maverick” Foreman; and a sister: Marjorie Holland.

    Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Flora. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com

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

    Children:
    1. 26. Foreman, M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 27. Foreman, K.  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 11.  FOREMAN, Willard Brent 'Maverick' Descendancy chart to this point (2.Willard2, 1.Kenneth1) was born on 12 Apr 1959; died on 23 Jul 1988; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FORE.W002
    • _FGRAVE: 18661557


  8. 12.  Bricker, R.D. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Erma2, 1.Kenneth1)

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


  9. 13.  Bricker, Roy DavidBricker, Roy David Descendancy chart to this point (3.Erma2, 1.Kenneth1) was born on 16 Jul 1944; died on 21 Aug 2023 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 25 Aug 2023 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BRIC.R005
    • Military Service: Viet Nam War, United States Air Force
    • Funeral: 25 Aug 2023, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Roy David Bricker, age 79, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at his home.

    He was born July 16, 1944, in Olney, the son of Roy Edward and Erma Marie (Foreman) Bricker. He was united in marriage to Janet Darlene Brinkley during a ceremony at Bloom Baptist Church on May 9, 1975.

    Roy graduated from Clay City High School in 1962 and soon enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1963 to 1967 during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he worked in the oil fields for 35 years as a roustabout.

    He remained committed to his fellow veterans as a lifetime member of both the Flora American Legion Post 14 and the VFW Post 3999. Roy stepped up for leadership roles at the Legion Post, serving as both Commander and District Commander, and took great pride in leading the firing squad for military funeral honors.

    Roy appreciated classic cars and was particularly fond of his own red Corvette and CJ-5 Jeep. He was often recognized while driving his grandkids to Dairy Queen in those special rides. Above all, he cherished time spent with family and friends, especially enjoying the company of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Roy will be remembered for his hard work, service to his country, and dedication to others.

    Roy is survived by his wife: Janet Bricker of Flora; 4 children: Angie (Tom) Tolliver of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Leroy (Kelly) Martin, Kelly (Roy) Conard, and Kris (Kory) Snell, all of Flora; 13 grandchildren: David (Jamie) Tolliver, Matthew (Brittney) Tolliver, Andrea Branch, Dalton Zimmerman, Logan Stone, Megan Stone, Nathasha Stone, Emma Griffith, Lauryn Snell, Clayton Snell, Colton Snell, Jayden Conard and Khloe Conard; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother: Robert (Regina) Bricker of Xenia; and brothers-and-sisters-in-law: Gary (Sandy) Frank of Cloverdale, Indiana, Doug (Violet) Brinkley of Enid, Oklahoma, Dianna (Frank) Cricelli of Pocahontas, Kent (Donna) Brinkley of Flora, Maureen (Alan) Tolliver of Flora, and Sam Brinkley of Riverside, California.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister: Judy Frank; father-and-mother-in-law: James and Wanda Brinkley; a sister-in-law: Glenda Brinkley; and a brother-in-law: Larry (Martha) Brinkley.

    A funeral ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 25, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery with the presentation of military funeral honors. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the local branch of the Disabled American Veterans, or towards maintaining the local Veteran Memorials in Flora, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.

    Roy married Brinkley, J.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. Bricker, K.M.  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 14.  Bricker, Judy K. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Erma2, 1.Kenneth1) was born on 15 Aug 1948 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 22 Oct 2005 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 26 Oct 2005 in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Line Operator for Hella
    • Reference Number: BRIC.J003
    • Funeral: Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Judy K. Frank, 57, of Sailor Springs, died Oct. 22, 2005, at her residence.

    Mrs. Frank was born Aug. 15, 1948 in Clay County, the daughter of Roy E. and Erma Foreman Bricker. She married Gary Frank May 30, 1969.

    She had worked as a line operator for Hella, and was a member of Clay City Community Baptist Church.

    Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Tina Anderson and Cathy Shehorn; father, Roy E. Bricker; two brothers, Roy D. and Robert Bricker; and three grandchildren.

    Preceding her in death was her mother.

    Graveside services were held at Smith Cemetery near Sailor Springs.

    Summers-Kistler Funeral Home was in Charge of arrangements.

    Buried:
    Graveside services were held at Smith Cemetery near Sailor Springs.

    Judy married Frank, G. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Frank, T.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 30. Frank, C.  Descendancy chart to this point

  11. 15.  Foreman, W.B. Descendancy chart to this point (4.John2, 1.Kenneth1)

    W.B. married Snell, K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 16.  Foreman, S. Descendancy chart to this point (4.John2, 1.Kenneth1)

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


  13. 17.  Foreman, C. Descendancy chart to this point (4.John2, 1.Kenneth1)

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


  14. 18.  Foreman, Ronald Ray 'Ronnie'Foreman, Ronald Ray 'Ronnie' Descendancy chart to this point (4.John2, 1.Kenneth1) was born on 3 Jul 1950; died on 30 Jan 2020; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FORE.R001
    • _FGRAVE: 206678050
    • Military Service: Viet Nam War, 25th Infantry Division, United States Army

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


  15. 19.  Foreman, B. Descendancy chart to this point (4.John2, 1.Kenneth1)

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

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



Generation: 4

  1. 20.  Carpenter, M. Descendancy chart to this point (7.M.3, 2.Willard2, 1.Kenneth1)

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

    Children:
    1. 31. Parish, A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 32. Parish, B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 33. Parish, M.  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 21.  Carpenter, C. Descendancy chart to this point (7.M.3, 2.Willard2, 1.Kenneth1)

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

    Children:
    1. 34. Carpenter, B.  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 22.  Carpenter, Jesse DaleCarpenter, Jesse Dale Descendancy chart to this point (7.M.3, 2.Willard2, 1.Kenneth1) was born on 16 May 1983 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 20 Feb 2017.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CARP.J003
    • Funeral: 4 Mar 2017, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Jesse attended Flora Assembly of God Church and was a treasured friend of many. He enjoyed listening to music, playing chess and cards, working Sudoku puzzles, and had many interests in life. Growing up, he excelled in track and basketball and many people still comment how they loved to watch him play. Jesse had a kind heart and brought joy to the lives of many people. - See more at: http://www.frankandbright.com/obituaries/obit/595/#sthash.G0RBGe4l.dpuf

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

    Children:
    1. 35. Carpenter, A.  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 23.  Holland, G.E. Descendancy chart to this point (8.Marjorie3, 2.Willard2, 1.Kenneth1)

  5. 24.  Holland, D. Descendancy chart to this point (8.Marjorie3, 2.Willard2, 1.Kenneth1)

  6. 25.  Holland, J. Descendancy chart to this point (8.Marjorie3, 2.Willard2, 1.Kenneth1)

  7. 26.  Foreman, M. Descendancy chart to this point (10.Gregory3, 2.Willard2, 1.Kenneth1)

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

    Children:
    1. 36. Foreman, M.D.J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 27.  Foreman, K. Descendancy chart to this point (10.Gregory3, 2.Willard2, 1.Kenneth1)

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

    Children:
    1. 37. Foreman, M.  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 28.  Bricker, K.M. Descendancy chart to this point (13.Roy3, 3.Erma2, 1.Kenneth1)

  10. 29.  Frank, T. Descendancy chart to this point (14.Judy3, 3.Erma2, 1.Kenneth1)

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


  11. 30.  Frank, C. Descendancy chart to this point (14.Judy3, 3.Erma2, 1.Kenneth1)

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




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