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Bertrang, Ellen Jean

Bertrang, Ellen Jean

Female 1921 - 2012  (90 years)

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  1. 1.  Bertrang, Ellen JeanBertrang, Ellen Jean was born on 3 Mar 1921 in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois; died on 13 Jan 2012 in Cisco, Piatt County, Illinois; was buried in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Macon County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BERT.E001
    • _FGRAVE: 85111927

    Notes:

    She was a homemaker and mother of eight children.

    Ellen married Mears, James Benjamin on 27 Oct 1945 in Mount Pulaski, Logan County, Illinois. James (son of Mears, Raymond Stanley 'Ray' and Walters, Opal) was born on 7 Mar 1920 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 15 May 1968; was buried in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Macon County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Mears, B.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Mears, G.A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Mears, W.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Mears, Dale Ray  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 May 1952 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 8 May 2004; was buried in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Macon County, Illinois.
    5. 6. Mears, Roger Kent  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jan 1955 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 15 Jan 2023.
    6. 7. Mears, Dona Lynn  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jan 1957 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 13 Apr 2023; was buried on 21 Apr 2023 in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Macon County, Illinois.
    7. 8. Mears, P.S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 9. Mears, G.A.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mears, B.J. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ellen1)

    Family/Spouse: Shingleton, E.S.G.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Shingleton, O.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 11. Shingleton, Doris Jeanne Louise  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jul 1968 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 5 Jan 2023; was buried in Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.
    3. 12. Shingleton, E.S.G. II  Descendancy chart to this point

    B.J. married Maglone, W.L.B. Sr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mears, G.A. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ellen1)

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

    Children:
    1. 13. Reynolds, R.R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 14. Reynolds, R.R.  Descendancy chart to this point

    Family/Spouse: Beman, G.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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


  3. 4.  Mears, W.J. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ellen1)

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

    Children:
    1. 15. Mears, R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 16. Mears, T.D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 17. Mears, W.C.  Descendancy chart to this point

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

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


  4. 5.  Mears, Dale Ray Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ellen1) was born on 4 May 1952 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 8 May 2004; was buried in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Macon County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.D001
    • _FGRAVE: 85118567

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

    Children:
    1. 18. Mears, N.R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 19. Mears, N.A.  Descendancy chart to this point

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

    Children:
    1. 20. Mears, Z.S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 21. Mears, C.R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 22. Mears, L.E.  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 6.  Mears, Roger KentMears, Roger Kent Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ellen1) was born on 17 Jan 1955 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 15 Jan 2023.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.R003
    • Funeral: 23 Jan 2023, Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mount Zion, Macon County, Illinois

    Notes:

    We are sad to announce that on January 15, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Roger Kent Mears of Mount Zion, Illinois, born in Decatur, Illinois. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Roger Kent Mears to show support.

    He was predeceased by : his parents, James Mears and Ellen Mears (Bertrang); and his brother Dale. He is survived by : his wife Tonya Juhl of Mt. Zion; his daughter Tish Mears Albert (Carter Canterbury) of Peoria, IL; his granddaughter Chloe Shaffer (Tyler) of Mt. Zion; his siblings, William Mears (June) of Decatur, Glen Mears of New Mexico, Barbara Maglone of Blue Mound, IL, Gloria Beaman (Greg) of Taylorville, IL, Lynn Trueblood (Jerry Moyer) of Decatur, IL and Penny Olson (Jeff) of Cisco, IL; and his sister-in-law Joni Mears of Decatur.

    Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 22nd 2023 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home (105 W Main St, Mt Zion, IL 62549). A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 23rd 2023 at 10:30 AM at the same location.

    Memorials may be made in Kent's memory care of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

    Suggested donation : St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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

    Children:
    1. 23. Mears, T.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. Mears, S.M.  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 7.  Mears, Dona Lynn Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ellen1) was born on 20 Jan 1957 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 13 Apr 2023; was buried on 21 Apr 2023 in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Macon County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MEAR.D002
    • Funeral: 21 Apr 2023, Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Obituary for Dona Lynn Trueblood
    Lynn slipped away peacefully in her home at 66 years, 2 months and 19 days old with a house full of family by her side.

    Lynn was born on January 25th 1957 in Decatur, IL. She was the daughter of James and Ellen (Bertrang) Mears. Lynn was always a little more wild than her siblings and to her last day she was always heard. Nothing meant more to her than her family. She loved to go camping, fishing and being out on the boat. She loved to be outside working in her yard planting flowers or planting a garden. Lynn has never met a stranger. She would go broke making sure every child she knew had a Christmas and she loved every holiday. Her love for her children, grandkids, and great grandkids went on without any measurement. She would do anything for each and everyone of her kids and grandkids. Whether it was an ear to listen to, advice on life or a place to stay when you're at your lowest, grandmas house was HOME.

    Lynn showed up for every birthday party, graduation, baby shower, wedding, bridal shower, cookout or anything she was invited to. She would always make sure everyone had what they needed even if it meant she'd struggle for a while. She always spent her life giving to anyone and everyone.

    Lynn worked multiple jobs throughout her life and at times she worked multiple jobs at once. Some of her jobs included Kelly's Potato Chips picking out the burnt chips on an assembly line, R D McMillen cleaning services, Wallace printing services in Clinton with her son Mike, mowed lawns, painting, cleaning houses, detasseling during the summer and babysitting. Lynn's last job before retirement was approximately 20 years ago where she worked at Dewitt county nursing home with her son Buddy. There were times she'd walk 15 miles to work and then back home because she didn't have a car to get there. Since then she's always been a FULL-TIME mom and grandma to all who met her.

    Surviving are her children: Buddy Nihiser, Michael Nihiser, Jimmy Nihiser, Amanda Nihiser (Clint). Grandchildren: Cody (Caroline), Haley, Dylan (Heather), Tyler (Alex), Jessie, Devin, Alyssa (Coe), Demitry (Katie), Daelin, Morgann, Caleb, Connor, Patience (Ethan), Madison (Marshall), Demi, Kirsten, Leon, Kylie, Nova, Troy, and Riley Jo Great Grandchildren: Brianna, Dakota, Shane, Xander, Grayson, Rowan, Mabel, Aryanna, and Raeden. Siblings: Barbara, Bill (June), Gloria (Greg aka Littleman), Glen, Penni (Jeff) and Sister-In-Laws: Joni and Tonya. Lynn also had 10-30 adopted grandkids (in her heart). They know who they are and she loved them all like her own.

    Lynn was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Dale (Hambone) Mears, Roger Kent Mears and Brother-In-Law William Maglone.

    And many others that she considered family.

    Family/Spouse: Nihiser, C.O. Jr.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Nihiser, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 26. Nihiser, M.E.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 27. Nihiser, J.C.V.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 28. Nihiser, A.D.S.  Descendancy chart to this point

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


  7. 8.  Mears, P.S. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ellen1)

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

    Children:
    1. 29. Olson, K.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 30. Olson, T.B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 31. Olson, T.M.  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 9.  Mears, G.A. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ellen1)

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



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Shingleton, O.J. Descendancy chart to this point (2.B.J.2, 1.Ellen1)

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

    Children:
    1. 32. Shingleton, M.A.  Descendancy chart to this point

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

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


  2. 11.  Shingleton, Doris Jeanne LouiseShingleton, Doris Jeanne Louise Descendancy chart to this point (2.B.J.2, 1.Ellen1) was born on 7 Jul 1968 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 5 Jan 2023; was buried in Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHIN.D001

    Notes:

    Obituary for Doris Jeanne Louise Leesman
    Doris Jeanne Louise Leesman, 55, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away January 5, 2024, in her home.

    Doris was born in Decatur on July 7, 1968, the daughter of Everette and Barbara (Mears) Shingleton. She was a home health care worker. In her free time, she was an avid gamer and twitch streamer. She was an accomplished artist. She enjoyed fishing and family time, especially with her grandchildren.

    Doris is survived by her mother Barbara Maglone; children Elizabeth Stanley of Decatur, James Stanley of Decatur, and Ronnie (Ashley Fontes) Leesman of Blue Mound; siblings Oscar (Kalee) Shingleton of Decatur and Everette Shingleton II of Oklahoma; grandchildren Rose Ziemer, Logan Maple, Brienne Maple, Madalyn Scales, and Ashton Leesman; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. She was preceded in death by her father and grandparents.

    Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home is providing cremation services for Doris. A memorial service will be held later. Memorials may be directed to DMH Cancer Care or to the family.

    Buried:
    Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home is providing cremation services for Doris. A memorial service will be held later.

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

    Children:
    1. 33. Stanley, E.M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 34. Stanley, J.C.  Descendancy chart to this point

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

    Children:
    1. 35. Leesman, R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 36. Leesman, A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 37. Leesman, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 38. Leesman, R.L.  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 12.  Shingleton, E.S.G. II Descendancy chart to this point (2.B.J.2, 1.Ellen1)

    Family/Spouse: Jamison, K.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 39. Shingleton, C.S.  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 13.  Reynolds, R.R. Descendancy chart to this point (3.G.A.2, 1.Ellen1)

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

    Children:
    1. 40. Houshour, C.M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 41. Houshour, M.T.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 42. Houshour, M.  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 14.  Reynolds, R.R. Descendancy chart to this point (3.G.A.2, 1.Ellen1)

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

    Children:
    1. 43. Reynolds, V.C.  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 15.  Mears, R. Descendancy chart to this point (4.W.J.2, 1.Ellen1)

  7. 16.  Mears, T.D. Descendancy chart to this point (4.W.J.2, 1.Ellen1)

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

    Children:
    1. 44. Shelton, H.C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 45. Shelton, S.M.  Descendancy chart to this point

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

    Children:
    1. 46. Russell, C.L.  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 17.  Mears, W.C. Descendancy chart to this point (4.W.J.2, 1.Ellen1)

  9. 18.  Mears, N.R. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Dale2, 1.Ellen1)

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


  10. 19.  Mears, N.A. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Dale2, 1.Ellen1)

  11. 20.  Mears, Z.S. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Dale2, 1.Ellen1)

  12. 21.  Mears, C.R. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Dale2, 1.Ellen1)

  13. 22.  Mears, L.E. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Dale2, 1.Ellen1)

  14. 23.  Mears, T. Descendancy chart to this point (6.Roger2, 1.Ellen1)

  15. 24.  Mears, S.M. Descendancy chart to this point (6.Roger2, 1.Ellen1)

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

    Children:
    1. 47. Albert, C.N.  Descendancy chart to this point

  16. 25.  Nihiser, C. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Dona2, 1.Ellen1)

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

    Children:
    1. 48. Nihiser, C.O.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 49. Nihiser, T.L.  Descendancy chart to this point

  17. 26.  Nihiser, M.E. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Dona2, 1.Ellen1)

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

    Children:
    1. 50. Nihiser, H.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 51. Nihiser, D.E.  Descendancy chart to this point

  18. 27.  Nihiser, J.C.V. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Dona2, 1.Ellen1)

  19. 28.  Nihiser, A.D.S. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Dona2, 1.Ellen1)

  20. 29.  Olson, K.J. Descendancy chart to this point (8.P.S.2, 1.Ellen1)

  21. 30.  Olson, T.B. Descendancy chart to this point (8.P.S.2, 1.Ellen1)

  22. 31.  Olson, T.M. Descendancy chart to this point (8.P.S.2, 1.Ellen1)


Generation: 4

  1. 32.  Shingleton, M.A. Descendancy chart to this point (10.O.J.3, 2.B.J.2, 1.Ellen1)

  2. 33.  Stanley, E.M. Descendancy chart to this point (11.Doris3, 2.B.J.2, 1.Ellen1)

  3. 34.  Stanley, J.C. Descendancy chart to this point (11.Doris3, 2.B.J.2, 1.Ellen1)

  4. 35.  Leesman, R. Descendancy chart to this point (11.Doris3, 2.B.J.2, 1.Ellen1)

  5. 36.  Leesman, A. Descendancy chart to this point (11.Doris3, 2.B.J.2, 1.Ellen1)

  6. 37.  Leesman, C. Descendancy chart to this point (11.Doris3, 2.B.J.2, 1.Ellen1)

  7. 38.  Leesman, R.L. Descendancy chart to this point (11.Doris3, 2.B.J.2, 1.Ellen1)

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

    Children:
    1. 52. Leesman, A.L.  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 39.  Shingleton, C.S. Descendancy chart to this point (12.E.S.G.3, 2.B.J.2, 1.Ellen1)

  9. 40.  Houshour, C.M. Descendancy chart to this point (13.R.R.3, 3.G.A.2, 1.Ellen1)

  10. 41.  Houshour, M.T. Descendancy chart to this point (13.R.R.3, 3.G.A.2, 1.Ellen1)

  11. 42.  Houshour, M. Descendancy chart to this point (13.R.R.3, 3.G.A.2, 1.Ellen1)

  12. 43.  Reynolds, V.C. Descendancy chart to this point (14.R.R.3, 3.G.A.2, 1.Ellen1)

  13. 44.  Shelton, H.C. Descendancy chart to this point (16.T.D.3, 4.W.J.2, 1.Ellen1)

  14. 45.  Shelton, S.M. Descendancy chart to this point (16.T.D.3, 4.W.J.2, 1.Ellen1)

  15. 46.  Russell, C.L. Descendancy chart to this point (16.T.D.3, 4.W.J.2, 1.Ellen1)

  16. 47.  Albert, C.N. Descendancy chart to this point (24.S.M.3, 6.Roger2, 1.Ellen1)

  17. 48.  Nihiser, C.O. Descendancy chart to this point (25.C.3, 7.Dona2, 1.Ellen1)

  18. 49.  Nihiser, T.L. Descendancy chart to this point (25.C.3, 7.Dona2, 1.Ellen1)

  19. 50.  Nihiser, H. Descendancy chart to this point (26.M.E.3, 7.Dona2, 1.Ellen1)

  20. 51.  Nihiser, D.E. Descendancy chart to this point (26.M.E.3, 7.Dona2, 1.Ellen1)



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