McDowell, John William 'Will'

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Reference Number: MCDO.J008
• _FGRAVE: 149427570
• Census: 19 Jul 1870, Noble Township, Richland County, Illinois; 1870 Census, Noble Township, Richland County, Illinois, Page 07

Notes:

According to the census reports, his father was from Tennessee, and his mother was from Illinois.

The 1900 census for Noble, Illinois lists him as J.W. & his wife as S.M.

John was Illiterate, but spoke English.

Birth:
1900 Census says he was born Oct 1854

Census:
The 1900 census lists him as J.W. McDowell

Buried:
According to Edna (McDowell) Wilson, he is buried in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. NOTE by Carl Wayne Gray: As of Nov 16, 2009, I have found no record of his burial.

On January 18, 2010, Jim Michels researched the Olney burial records and discovered the following: "John William McDowell is buried about 75 or 100 feet away from Sarah. There is no tombstone. He is in lot 1747, the south half of the north half. The owner of his plot is listed as Blanche Pickle. He is buried next to Joseph Von Almen who is just to his south and does have a tombstone.
According to the city records, there never was a tombstone for John McDowell.They only list a "stabber"; that is the little metal name tag that the funeral home marks the grave with. It is long gone."

Jim

John married Maglone, Margaret 'Maggie' on 19 Feb 1877 in Richland County, Illinois. Margaret (daughter of Maglone, James and Henson, Mary 'Polly') was born in 1857 in Illinois; died on 27 Aug 1890 in Hoosier Township, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 28 Aug 1890 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Hardy, Meda on 30 Mar 1895 in Richland County, Illinois. Meda (daughter of Hardy, J.) was born in Oct 1878. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Fleenor, Sarah Margaret 'Maggie' on 18 Jul 1897 in Stanford Township, Clay County, Illinois. Sarah was born on 25 Oct 1878 in Bible Grove, Clay County, Illinois; died on 21 Dec 1961 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Reference Number: MCDO.C003
• _FGRAVE: 25164874

Notes:

World War I Draft Registration card says "Deformed feet, utterly disqualified"

Death certificate #79 filed in Clay County, Illinois.

According to the 1940 census, he had a 4th grade education.

Birth:
His World War I Draft Registration Card shows his date of birth as March 12, 1876

Died:
The following information ws provided by Les Higgason:

"My grandfather Charles A . McDowell , March 12, 1878 - July 21,1943 . I have been told that my grandfather Charles was helping Gaylord Gill shock wheat when my Grandfather begin the feel ill , the story goes that Gaylord put my grandfather in the back of Gaylords car to take him to the Dr. . Charles died in the back of the car on the way to the Dr. This was told to me when I was a child by my grandmother Florence McDowell."

Charles married Bugg, Martha Alice on 17 Jul 1900 in Richland County, Illinois. Martha (daughter of Bugg, Alfred C. and Patterson, Elizabeth 'Lizzie') was born on 24 Nov 1883 in Bainbridge, Putnam County, Indiana; died on 7 Jan 1927 in Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 9 Jan 1927 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Caldwell, Florence 'Flo' after 1929. Florence (daughter of Caldwell, Jessie Alvious 'Al' and Henderson, Rosa Marie 'Rose') was born on 19 Feb 1891 in Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 5 Aug 1971 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: Carpenter, Farmer, Bridge Inspector for Railroad
• Reference Number: MCDO.F001
• _FGRAVE: 93031130
• Funeral: Nazarene Church, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Francis Pearl McDowell, 60, former Olney resident, died Tuesday at Memorial hospital in Mattoon.

He is survived by his wife and two sons, Carol Franklin and Virgil Ray McDowell, both of Mattoon.

The body was brought to Olney where services were held this (Thursday) afternoon at the Nazarene church with Rev. Paul Ellis officiating. Burial was at Hanna cemetery in Noble.

Published in the Olney Advocate, Thursday, January 15, 1942.

Died:
Francis Pearl McDowell, 60, former Olney resident, died Tuesday at Memorial hospital in Mattoon.

Francis married Payne, Carrie Helen B. on 27 Oct 1905 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois. Carrie (daughter of Payne, William Riley and Wease, Mary Rosabelle 'Rosey Bell') was born on 12 Jul 1894 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 18 Apr 1969 in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois; was buried in East Lawn Cemetery, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.C006
• _FGRAVE: 100299074

Notes:

According to census reports, she was blind, but could still read and write English.

Census:
The 1900 census lists her as Tennie McDowell

1930 Census, listed as "Tennie Marsh"

Christina married Marsh, Walter Samuel on 18 Jan 1907 in Richland County, Illinois. Walter (son of Marsh, J. and Neeley, S.) was born on 20 Jun 1859 in Bradley County, Arkansas; died on 7 Mar 1926 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Timber Laborer
• Reference Number: MCDO.E001
• _FGRAVE: 44794506
• Funeral: 3 Aug 1959, Schaub Funeral Home,

Notes:

In the 1900 census reports, Ed is listed as "Edward G McDowell"
In the 1930 census reports, Ed is listed as "Egbert G McDowell"

Census:
The 1900 census lists him as Edward G. McDowell

Died:
Died at his home, north of Noble, Richland County, Illinois

Family/Spouse: Sheets, Martha Ellen 'Ella'. Martha was born in 1895 in Indiana; died in 1949 in Noble Township, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Maple Dale Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Atkins, Ethel Mae. Ethel (daughter of Atkins, Adam C. and ?, Daisy A.) was born on 18 Feb 1907; died on 2 Oct 1960; was buried on 4 Oct 1960 in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.A002

Notes:

The census reports show that Amy was illiterate.

Census:
The 1900 census lists her as Amy M. McDowell

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.U002

Notes:

Birth:
Due to mother's death on Oct 4, 1890, the date is estimated.

Died:
Due to mother's death on Oct 4, 1890, the date is estimated.

Buried:
Baby McDowell is presumed to be buried with mother Margaret (Maglone) McDowell in an unmarked grave at Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Reference Number: MCDO.D003
• _FGRAVE: 45037480
• Funeral: 7 Apr 1961, Summers-Rainey Funeral Home, Noble, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Census:
The 1900 census lists him as Delbert McDowell

Buried:
Row 26

Family/Spouse: Daily, Estella Rosetta 'Stella'. Estella (daughter of Daily, T. and Chandler, M.) was born on 5 Oct 1900 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 2 Sep 1930 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 4 Sep 1930 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.R017

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer, Railroad Carpenter
• Reference Number: MCDO.R002

Family/Spouse: ?, Irene. Irene was born in 1908 in Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Housewife
• Reference Number: MCDO.B003
• _FGRAVE: 59632127

Family/Spouse: Pickle, Raymond. Raymond was born on 29 Oct 1904; died on 9 Dec 1936 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Pentacostal Preacher
• Reference Number: MCDO.W002
• _FGRAVE: 261998566

Notes:

Lived in Arkansas.

Family/Spouse: Caldwell, Alta Ellen. Alta (daughter of Hundley, A. and Caldwell, Florence 'Flo', daughter of Mitchell, Joseph Henry 'Joe' and Caldwell, Florence 'Flo') was born on 13 Feb 1910 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 6 Dec 1980 in Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama; was buried in Salem Cemetery, Salem, Fulton County, Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.I001
• _FGRAVE: 48367425
• Funeral: 2 Jan 2002, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Iva D. Brassie-Turner, 84, of Olney, died at 8:35 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2001, at Olney Care Center in Olney.

Burial will be in Maple Dale Cemetery in Olney.

Mrs. Turner was born on May 16, 1917, in Richland County, the daughter of John Will and Margaret "Maggie" (Fleanor) McDowell.

She married Lloyd A. Brassie in 1935. He preceded her in death.

She was a member of Church of the Nazarene in Olney, Eastern Star, VFW and American Legion.

Mrs. Turner is survived by four daughters, Linda Lou Johnson, of Thomasboro, Donna Rae Brassie, of Olney, Sandra K. Pennington, of Newton, and Karen S. Osborn, of Searcy, Ariz.; a son, Robert Leo Brassie, of Houston, Texas; and 16 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and several brothers and sisters.

From obituary in The Olney Daily Mail.

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

Iva married Brassie, Lloyd A. in 1935 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Lloyd (son of Brassie, Leo Ambrose Sr. and Spangler, Stella Mae) was born on 12 Jun 1914; died on 1 Feb 1977; was buried in Saint Josephs Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farm Laborer
• Reference Number: MCDO.C010
• _FGRAVE: 25164885
• Funeral: 28 Apr 1977, Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home, Noble, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Buried:
Row 1,

Clifford married Patterson, Carrie Margaret on 2 Nov 1931 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Carrie (daughter of Patterson, James Lincoln and Nash, Dorothy Jean 'Dortha') was born on 8 Mar 1915 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 29 May 2003 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana; was buried on 2 Jun 2003 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Teamster for Saw Mill, Oil Field Worker, Farmer, Day Laborer
• Reference Number: MCDO.C008
• _FGRAVE: 25164918
• Funeral: 13 May 1970, Easley Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

In the 1910 census, Clayson is listed as "Clayton"

Clayson married Luke, Nella Grace on 3 Oct 1925 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Nella (daughter of Luke, John Albert and Graham, Nella 'Nellie') was born on 27 Sep 1909 in Decker Township, Richland County, Illinois; died on 27 Feb 1998 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 3 Mar 1998 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Preacher
• Reference Number: MCDO.C011
• _FGRAVE: 25164930
• Funeral: Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Clinton is listed in the 1910 census for Noble, Richland County, Illinois living with his father, Charles McDowell.

According to the 1940 census, he had a 3rd grade education.

Clinton's second wife, Hazel brought a daughter Geneva Edwards into the marrariage. Geneva was adopted by Clinton and given the McDowell surname.

Clinton died while preparing a sermon at the Church Of God, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

Died:
Died while preparing a sermon at the Church of God, Clay City, Illinois.

Family/Spouse: Campbell, Opal Audrey. Opal (daughter of CAMPBELL, John Scott and Patterson, Cynthia Mariah) was born on 5 Dec 1907 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 5 Jun 1941 in Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Jun 1941 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clinton married Marshal, Sarah Hazel on 3 May 1942. Sarah was born on 30 Jun 1914 in Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio; died on 8 Jan 1982 in Leeds, Jefferson County, Alabama; was buried in Forest Crest Cemeter, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Carpenter
• Reference Number: MCDO.H001
• _FGRAVE: 25164892

Notes:

December 19, 1946
Harley McDowell

Harley McDowell, age about 37, a former resident of Olney, Noble and Clay City, died last Friday at Effingham, where he had been residing.

Mr. McDowell is survived by three brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services and burial were conducted Sunday near Clay City.

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.O001
• _FGRAVE: 25164846
• Funeral: 13 Sep 1989, Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Oma burned one of her hands in hot starch when she was young. When she was older, one of her legs was amputated due to circulation problems.

Family/Spouse: Hardy, Virgil. Virgil (son of Hardy, Jona and ?, Lula) was born in 1907 in Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oma married Lanier, Lynn L. on 22 Apr 1942 in Brazil, Clay County, Indiana. Lynn (son of Lanier, E. and Perry, E.) was born on 15 Jul 1899; died on 8 Jun 1977; was buried on 11 Jun 1977 in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Homemaker, Cook, Waitress
• Reference Number: MCDO.E003
• _FGRAVE: 18364152
• Funeral: 14 Feb 2004, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Mrs. Wilson was a retired homemaker and a cook and waitress in local area restaurants. She worked at Sunday's Ice Cream Parlor in Clay City for many years, as well as the Flora Truck Stop. She was a member of Clay City United Methodist Church in Clay City. She also attended Disciples of Christ Church in Olney.

Family/Spouse: Patterson, Orvel Eugene. Orvel (son of Patterson, James Lincoln and Nash, Dorothy Jean 'Dortha') was born on 28 Jul 1911 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 12 Feb 2003 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 16 Feb 2003 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edna married Wilson, Joseph Warren 'Joe' on 22 Jun 1937 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois. Joseph (son of Wilson, Joseph Hooker and Bradshaw, Sarah Anna) was born on 20 Feb 1907 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 7 Jul 1993 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 10 Jul 1993 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MITC.G002
• _FGRAVE: 112917570

Notes:

Buried:
Block 19, Lot 430

Grace married Hunley, Casper Hugh on 30 Sep 1930 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Casper (son of Hunley, Ira Henry and McDowell, Anna Florence 'Annie') was born on 21 Oct 1905 in Illinois; died on 20 Sep 1966 in Vacaville, Solano County, California; was buried in Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery, Vacaville, Solano County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MITC.I001
• _FGRAVE: 66090179

Notes:

Supposedly, her birth certificate names her Fredda, there was NO Fredda in her name. Was her name actually "Frances Inda Rose Mitchell" or was it just "Inda Rose Mitchell"?

Inda married Carlyle, Lawrence Everett on 29 Jul 1937 in Knox County, Indiana. Lawrence (son of Carlyle, William Thomas and Workman, Margaret Magnola 'Maggie') was born on 30 Jul 1912 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 19 Sep 1976 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 21 Sep 1976 in Henson Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MITC.A001
• _FGRAVE: 26234572
• Funeral: 4 Nov 1987, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Alice June Cannon of Olney, formerly of Flora, IL died at Richland Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Mt. Erie, the daughter of Joseph and Florence Caldwell Mitchell.

She married Billy E. Cannon December 27, 1945, in Clay City and he survives.

Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons, Wesley, Richard, Dennis, and Steve; a daughter, Linda Ainley; a sister, Charlene Tackitt; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Mrs. Cannon was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters.

Services were at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.

Burial was in Clay City Cemetery.

(Published Olney Daily Mail)

Alice married Cannon, Billy Eugene on 27 Dec 1945 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Billy (son of Cannon, Basil Columbus and Thompson, Florena Elizabeth) was born on 26 Mar 1926 in Arkansas; died on 26 Apr 1996 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana; was buried on 30 Apr 1996 in Maple Dale Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.G001
• _FGRAVE: 36810926
• Funeral: 29 May 1999, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

She worked at area nursing facilities for 40 years.

Family/Spouse: Perrine, Clyde Addison. Clyde (son of Perrine, William Theodore and Gilman, Mildred) was born on 1 Dec 1927 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 10 Jan 1990 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gladys married Higgason, Carroll Lloyde on 25 Jun 1949. Carroll (son of Higgason, Hershel and Logan, Gladys) was born on 10 Sep 1930 in Xenia, Clay County, Illinois; died on 16 Oct 2001 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Oak Mound Cemetery, Songer Township, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gladys married Tackitt, Deon E. on 18 May 1974 in Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois. Deon (son of Tackitt, Frank Earl Jr. and Fowler, Gladys Rochelle) was born on 4 May 1938 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Sep 2019 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Oct 2019 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.Z002

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.G002

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.V003

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.C013

Notes:

In the 1920 census, Carroll McDowell is listed as the son of Benjamin and Alice Lewis, born about 1911 in Illinois. Is this a mistake or is this a different Carroll McDowell?

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MARS.U001

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MARS.C001

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.G006
• _FGRAVE: 37012115
• Funeral: 10 Dec 1983, Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Grace I. Luke, 62, Clay City, died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in Clay County Hospital in Flora.

Services will be in the Hosselton-Bookhout-Engelmeier Funeral Home in CLay City.
Visitation will be in the funeral home and a Rebekah Service. Burial will be in Clay City
Cemetery.

Mrs. Luke was born June 17, 1921, in Clay County, the daughter of Edbert and Martha Sheets McDowell. She married John Luke July 9, 1941, and he survives.

Other survivors include three sons, Tom, Clay City; John, Olney; and Donald, Flora; a brother, Jackie McDowell, Dundas; two sisters, Lois Wille, Clay City; and Nancy Wiseman, Flat Rock; and a half-sister, Thelma Tomsoh, Claremont.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother; two sisters; and two half-brothers.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, 1983.

Grace married Luke, John Woodrow on 9 Jul 1941 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. John (son of Luke, John Albert and Graham, Nella 'Nellie') was born on 11 Jan 1915 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 15 Feb 2003 in Flora Pavilion Nursing Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 18 Feb 2003 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Student
• Reference Number: MCDO.J010
• _FGRAVE: 44794519

Notes:

Death Index Richland County, IL:
Juanita McDowell died September 21, 1939, daughter of Ellen Sheets and Elbert McDowell.

Obituary: September 21, 1939 Miss Juanita McDowell, 16 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert McDowell, passed away early this Thursday morning at the family home in Preston township. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the McsBurg church with interment at the Maple Dale cemetery.

Published in the Olney Advocate

Funeral:
Burg Church,

Died:
Obituary: September 21, 1939 Miss Juanita McDowell, 16 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert McDowell, passed away early this Thursday morning at the family home in Preston township.

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.M002
• _FGRAVE: 48367320

Notes:

Death certificate #48942 filed in Richland County, Illinois

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.L004
• _FGRAVE: 245448527

Lois married Wille, Charles Alvin on 8 Jun 1951 in Missouri. Charles (son of Wille, Charles Henry 'Red' and GRIFFIN, Sarah Rachel) was born on 16 May 1926 in Alton, Madison County, Illinois; died on 16 Nov 2009 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 18 Nov 2009 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.J013

Notes:

Died:
Wes and Jane Cannon's research shows his death date as Dec 19, 1935. Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, lists his death date as Dec 17, 1935 yet says he lived for 2 days.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.J011
• _FGRAVE: 25361121
• Funeral: 19 Mar 2008, Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, Illinois

Notes:

He was retired from Roadmaster.

Family/Spouse: Groff, Cleo Evelyn. Cleo (daughter of Catterton, A.) was born on 13 Dec 1941; died on 8 Jun 2010 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana; was buried in Maple Dale Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jack married Joseph, Dorothy on 13 Aug 1983. Dorothy (daughter of JOSEPH, Hubert and Hampton, Golda) was born on 23 Feb 1939 in Lawrence County, Illinois; died on 12 May 2011 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, Illinois; was buried in Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Lawrence County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.C016

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Retired restaurant hostess
• Reference Number: MCDO.V001
• _FGRAVE: 237214159

Notes:

Virginia R. Kissen, 85, of Bridgeport, died at 12:19 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2005, at Lawrence Community Healthcare Center in Bridgeport.

There will be no visitation. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. today at Hanna Cemetery in Noble with Reverend Dwight McDaniel officiating. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Kissen was born on April 1, 1920, in Edwards County, the daughter of Delbert and Estella Rosetta (Daeily) McDowell. She married Henry Aldridge. He preceded her in death. She married Henry "Pat" Kissen. He preceded her in death.

She was a retired restaurant hostess. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Bridgeport, Women of the Moose in Olney and American Legion Auxiliary in Bridgeport.

Mrs. Kissen is survived by five sons, Jim Aldridge and his wife, Kay, of Olney, John Aldridge and his wife, Bonnie, of Tyner, Ky., Tom Aldridge, of Bridgeport, Rick Kissen and his wife, Teresa, of Bridgeport, and Roger Kissen and his wife, Roberta, of Bridgeport; a daughter, Janet Andrews and her husband, Joe, of Millington, Tenn.; friend, Jan Ellison and her husband, Bob, of Bridgeport; and 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, parents and three brothers, Frank, Darrell and Bob.

Memorials may be made to Bridgeport Senior Citizens center.

The Olney (IL) Daily Mail, May 2005

Family/Spouse: Kissen, Henry Pat. Henry was born on 10 Jul 1919; died on 7 Mar 1987; was buried in Hanna Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Virginia married Aldridge, H.H. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.F002
• _FGRAVE: 133080270
• Funeral: Daniels-Hutchinson Funeral Home, Middletown, Frederick County, Delaware,
• Military Service: World War II, Corporal, United States Army

Notes:

Military Service:
Served in the Pacific Theater

Died:
Died at home,

Family/Spouse: Green, Eleanor Violet. Eleanor was born on 17 Jun 1922; died on 18 Feb 2016; was buried in Forest Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Middletown, New Castle County, Delaware. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.D001
• _FGRAVE: 37094435
• Funeral: Summers Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois
• Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, 754th Field Artillery Battalion, United States Army

Notes:

Services will be conducted in the Memorial Chapel of Summers Funeral Home for Darrell E. McDowell, 57, 318 S. Morgan, who died Friday morning at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.

The Rev. Mike Wilder will officiate. Burial will be at Hanna, northwest of Noble.

Born May 5, 1925, near Noble, he was the son of Delbert and Estella Daley McDowell, both of whom preceded him in death. He was married July 3, 1957, at Baltimore, Md., to Helen McLean, who survives.

Mr. McDowell was formerly a heavy construction worker and had last been employed at the ClPS power station at Newton.

A veteran of World War II, he was a member of the American Legion post here as well as the local Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Olney Lodge No. 140 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.

Besides the widow, survivors include two sons, John and Allen McDowell, both of Olney; a daughter, Mrs. Patti Bogetto, Olney; a brother, Robert McDowell, Olney; and a sister, Virginia Kissen, Bridgeport; one grandchild, Leslie Bogetto, Bridgeport; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Frank.


Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, November 5, 1982.

Military Service:
Served his country June 8, 1943 to March 31, 1946. Achieved the rank of Private First Class and was a truck driver with the 754th Field Artillery Battalion serving in Europe.

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1395468

Buried:
Row 26

Family/Spouse: Garrard, Pansy Norma. Pansy was born on 21 Sep 1925; died on 1 Feb 2017; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Danville, Vermillion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Darrell married McLean, H.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Retired Iron Worker
• Reference Number: MCDO.R007
• _FGRAVE: 7838579
• Military Service: World War II, Sergeant, United States Army Air Forces

Notes:

Robert L. McDowell, 73, of Bridgeport, formerly of Olney, died at 4:20 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville.

There will be no visitation. Graveside services with full military rites will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Hanna Cemetery in rural Noble with Reverend Carroll Shouse officiating. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. McDowell was born on April 8, 1927, in Noble, the son of Delbert and Stella (Daily) McDowell.

He was a retired iron worker. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran and life member of DAV and VFW and a member of Eagles and American Legion.



Mr. McDowell is survived by two daughters, Cathryn Sue Allen, of Davenport, Florida, and Debra McCleave and her husband, George, of Olney; a son, Michael McDowell and his wife, Valarie, of Orlando, Florida; a sister, Virginia Kissen, of Bridgeport; five grandchildren, Todd and Ross Allen and Mikie, and Chris and Cody McDowell; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Frank, Darrell and Charles.

Buried:
There will be no visitation. Graveside services with full military rites will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Hanna Cemetery in rural Noble with Reverend Carroll Shouse officiating. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney is in charge of arrangements.

Family/Spouse: Bemont, Betty. Betty (daughter of Bemont, Dennis and Lomas, Alda Myrtle) was born on 19 Dec 1931 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 16 May 2016 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PICK.M003

Notes:

She lived in Viola, Arkansas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

R.A. married Hazel, C.R. Sr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

H.C. married Guyer, K.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.P004
• _FGRAVE: 25164924

Notes:

Paul Eugene McDowell is the infant son of Clifford Andy and Carrie Margaret (Patterson) McDowell. He is the infant brother of six siblings. Paul was born January 5, 1934, and went to be with Our Lord on January 12, 1934, at just 7 days old.


Gravestone dates appear to be wrong, based on IL death index information:

Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 about Paul Eugene McDowell
Name: Paul Eugene McDowell
Birth Date: 5 Feb 1934
Birth Place: Richland Co , Illinois
Death Date: 15 Feb 1934
Death Place: Noble, Richland, Illinois
Burial Date: 16 Feb 1934
Burial Place: Noble, Richland, Illinois
Cemetery Name: Hanna
Death Age: 10 Days
Occupation: Infant
Race: White
Marital Status: S
Gender: Male
Residence: Richland Co., Illinois
Father Name: Clifford McDowell
Father Birth Place: Illinois
Mother Name: Margaret Patterson
Mother Birth Place: Illinois
FHL Film Number: 1675310

Source Information:
Ancestry.com. Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916'961947." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original records.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.G003
• _FGRAVE: 235140017
• Funeral: 8 Jan 2022, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

George M. McDowell, 86, of Noble, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Raulerson Hospital in Okeechobee, Florida.

George was born September 13, 1935 in Richland County, Illinois, the son of Clifford McDowell and Margaret (Patterson).

George enjoyed working as a welder and took pleasure in his welding projects. He had an incredible imagination and the mechanical ability to build it. George was a true do-it-yourself engineer. George enjoyed camping in Florida and riding his motorcycle. He also was proud of his underground home and would like to show it off to friends. George will be missed by all those that knew him.

George is survived by his son, Scott McDowell and wife Connie of Olney; daughter, Vicki Shawver and husband Jack of Olney; special friend, Debbie Blank of Louisville, IL; grandchildren, Lacy (Kirk) Walters, Colby (Alexis) Shawver, Brittany (Connor) Dixon, Coen McDowell, and Cade McDowell; great grandchildren, Rylyn, Irelan, Parker, Brynn, and Case; sisters, Christine Guyer and Ruth Ann Hazel; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Gaylen, Merle, and Paul McDowell.

A funeral service for George will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney, with a visitation beginning one-hour prior.

Interment will follow the service at Hanna Cemetery in Noble.

Memorials can be made to Wynoose Liberty Christian Church.

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.M003
• _FGRAVE: 25164908

Notes:

Merle Lloyd McDowell is the infant son of Clifford Andy and Carrie Margaret (Patterson) McDowell. He is the brother of six siblings.

Buried:
Row 5,

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.G010
• _FGRAVE: 180256645
• Funeral: 15 Feb 1972, Bloomington-Stewart Funeral Home, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois

Notes:

Gaylen died of carbon monoxide poisoning while working on a car in his garage at Villa Grove, Douglas County, Illinois.

Gaylen married Pigg, C.D. [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]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Preacher
• Reference Number: MCDO.H002
• _FGRAVE: 80928423
• Funeral: 3 Jul 2002, Boaz Church of God, Boaz, Marshall County, Alabama

Notes:

Social Security Death Index about Harold E. McDowell
Name: Harold E. McDowell
SSN: 306-28-7549
Last Residence: 34741 Kissimmee, Osceola, Florida, United States of America
Born: 19 Mar 1931
Died: 29 Jun 2002
State (Year) SSN issued: Indiana (Before 1951)

Family/Spouse: Thomas, Martha Ann. Martha (daughter of Thomas, E. and ?, A.) was born on 22 Feb 1933 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama; died on 30 Jul 2019 in Kissimmee, Osceola County, Florida; was buried in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, Bryant, Jackson County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Mechanic
• Reference Number: MCDO.J004
• _FGRAVE: 100962170
• Military Service: United States Air Force
• Funeral: 12 Feb 1993, Glenview Church of the Nazarene

Notes:

Jimmie was the son of Reverend Clinton Arthur McDowell and Opal Audrey Campbell. His mother, Opal, died when he was young. His father then married Sarah Hazel Marshal.

Jimmie was married to Ella Mae James. She preceded him in death.

He later married Mrs. Shirley (nee Keller) Goodman on 21 Oct 1960. Her first husband had drowned in a work-related accident in 1959.

Shirley died in 1987.

At the time of his death, Jimmie was 58 years, 4 months and 1 day old. He was buried next to his wife, Shirley.

Jimmie's siblings:
Harold McDowell
Leon McDowell
Cleona Mae McDowell

Family/Spouse: James, Ella Mae. Ella was born in Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas; died before 9 Feb 1993. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: Keller, Shirley Rose. Shirley (daughter of Simmons, Loren and Owens, Frances, daughter of Keller, Guy E. and Owens, Frances) was born on 2 Sep 1937 in Xenia, Clay County, Illinois; died on 3 Oct 1987 in Caseyville, St. Clair County, Illinois; was buried on 6 Oct 1987 in Wanda Cemetery, South Roxana, Madison County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.C009
• _FGRAVE: 25164877

Notes:

Cleona Mae McDowell is the infant daughter of Clinton Arthur and Opal Audrey (Campbell) McDowell, and the sister of Harold, Leon, and Jimmie McDowell.

Died:
Death certificate #15305 for Cleona is filed in Clay County, Illinois.

Buried:
Row 1,

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.L001
• _FGRAVE: 234725768

Notes:

Leon McDowell - Obituary

By Lynn McMillen | May 16, 2017 | Filed under: McRae Funeral Home

Mr. Leon McDowell, 84, of Kissimmee, Florida formerly of the Snead area died Friday, May 12, 2017 in Florida.

Graveside service will be Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in Ebenezer Cemetery near Snead. Family will gather at the graveside just prior to the service

Mr. McDowell is survived by his Sister-in-Law: Martha McDowell of Florida, Nieces: Sherry Mollette and Renae Brock both of Florida and Meredith Melton of Arkansas, Nephews: Eugene McDowell of Florida, Randy McDowell & Steve McDowell both of Illinois and a host of family and friends.

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: MCDO.I002

Notes:

The baby was stillborn. The gender is unknown.

Died:
Y

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

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

I.J. married Barnes, H.R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

E.L. married Dobbs, P. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HUNL.A001

Notes:

Died:
Is this the correct spelling? Could this be Selma, Arkansas?

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

B.E. married Avgerinos, J.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HUNL.J001
• _FGRAVE: 142350819
• Military Service: United States Marine Corps

Notes:

He was the son of the late Casper and Gracie Hunley. Jerry served in the United States Marine Corps and was a general contractor where he owned his own business, Hunley Construction Company.

Jerry married Knorr, B.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HUNL.L003
• _FGRAVE: 35406586
• Military Service: Private, United States Marine Corps

Notes:

A veteran of the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War stationed in Hawaii, he was retired from International Mill Service, where he was a heavy equipment operator for 27 years.

An active member of the Tri-State Veterans Burial Group, American Legion Post No. 374 and the Chester VFW, he also was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons Wellsville Lodge No. 180, Elks Lodge No. 258, the Moose Lodge and the Potters Club.

Funeral:
Dawson Funeral Home,

Military Service:
His headstone shows Vietnam, his obituary says he served in Hawaii during the Vietnam Era.

Died:
EAST LIVERPOOL - Leland David Hunley, 67, of East Liverpool died at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2009, at Allegheny General Hospital following a sudden illness.

Buried:
Plot V/163-1

Leland married Mattern, Sandra Jean on 25 Apr 1970 in East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio. Sandra was born on 14 Nov 1943 in East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio; died on 3 Apr 2005 in East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio; was buried in Columbiana County Memorial Park, East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HUNL.L002

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CARL.L002
• _FGRAVE: 22053247
• Funeral: 12 Jan 2000, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

She was employed at the Flora Pavilion for ten years and retired from Flora Care Center in April 1999. She was a member of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, both in Flora.

Died:
Leona died in her home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Leona married McCracken, Donald Lloyd Sr. on 5 May 1956 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Donald (son of McCracken, John Jacob and Barnett, Nora) was born on 31 Aug 1931 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, Illinois; died on 27 Mar 1971 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CARL.B001
• _FGRAVE: 22618228
• Military Service: Viet Nam War, Specialist Fifth Class, United States Army
• Funeral: 14 Sep 2000, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Billie married Struble, Sherri Lee 'Corkie' on 26 Nov 1962 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Sherri (daughter of Struble, Leonard Dale and Dean, Georgia Lorraine 'Georgie') was born on 19 Aug 1945 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 26 May 1977 in Centralia, Marion County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CARL.G001
• _FGRAVE: 66090239

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CARL.R001
• _FGRAVE: 66090209

D.D. married VANBLAIRCOM, V.V. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CANN.L001

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

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CANN.R001
• _FGRAVE: 89181145
• Military Service: Viet Nam War, Specialist Fourth Class, United States Army
• Funeral: 28 Apr 2012, First Baptist Church, Altamont, Effingham County, Illinois

Notes:

He was a member of First Baptist Church, VFW Post 7676 and American Legion Post 512, all of Altamont. Mr. Cannon honored his nation's call for service and was inducted in the U.S. Army on April 22, 1969, and served his country honorably with two enlistments, receiving an honorable discharge on May 29, 1979.

He received two overseas bars during the Vietnam War service, both in infantry and armor reconnaissance. Upon moving to Altamont in 1992, Richard was gainfully employed by A & H Implement Co., where he attended, greeted and cared for their customers daily, until his illness caused his early retirement in February 2012.

Military Service:
Mr. Cannon honored his nation's call for service and was inducted in the U.S. Army on April 22, 1969, and served his country honorably with two enlistments, receiving an honorable discharge on May 29, 1979.

He received two overseas bars during the Vietnam War service, both in infantry and armor reconnaissance.

Buried:
Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church, Altamont, with the Rev. Richard Mulvaney officiating.

Burial with military rites will be held in Union Cemetery, Altamont.

Richard married Gaines, C.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CANN.D001
• _FGRAVE: 113536075
• Funeral: 19 Nov 2010, Faith Lutheran Church, Joliet, Will County, Illinois

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CANN.S001
• _FGRAVE: 127602741
• Funeral: 7 Apr 2014, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

Notes:

Steve was a member of the Church of the Nazarene where he taught Sunday School. He loved to work with the children of the church. Steve was a writer, he loved writing stories and had a few of his stories published in mystery magazines. Steve liked to fish and hunt. He was a die hard Cardinals fan and enjoyed watching them on television.

Steven married Runyon, P.P. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

G.A.G. married Lame, C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C.J. married Nix, T.F. [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: WILL.V001
• _FGRAVE: 201333504
• Funeral: 25 Jul 2019, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Victor Lee Wille, 57, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away on July 19, 2019. Vic was born in Olney, Illinois on February 20, 1962 to Charles Alvin and Lois Wille.

Throughout his childhood he also lived in Key West, Florida and Alton, Illinois. He married Glenda (Wilson) on July 31, 1982.

Vic is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Glenda; his son Chuck Wille and wife Amber; his son Buddy Wille; his daughter Melissa Hagen and husband Derek; his mother Lois Wille; and his six grandchildren Ellie Hagen, Clara Hagen, Ava Wille, Leeam Wille, Owen Wille, and Logan Wille. He is also survived by his Aunt Lois and Uncle Jay Roberts.

He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Alvin Wille; grandparents Charles H. “Red” and Sarah Rachel Wille; grandparents Jack and Martha McDowell; and several uncles and aunts.

He worked for several years in the oil field. In all his time driving trucks, he always favored Mack trucks. He also worked as a mechanic and owned RPM Repair in Clay City. In his later years, he enjoyed buying and selling, and owned The Bargain Barn in Flora.

He was an avid collector and had an eye for unique items. He enjoyed collecting a variety of things, especially toys and Hot Wheels, and he loved to send random treasures home with his grandkids. He loved to go to auctions to build his collections. He never met a stranger.

He will be remembered by his love of talking and sharing stories with all his friends and family, or in his words, "shooting the sh*t."

The visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 26 at the funeral home with John Horton officiating.

Interment will follow in Clay City Cemetery.

Victor married Wilson, G. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: STOV.R001
• Funeral: Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, Illinois

Notes:

He was a laborer with Roadmaster in Olney.

Died:
Raphael J. "Joe" Stovall Jr., 43, died Wednesday, Nov. 7 2001, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Ind. The cause of death has yet to be determined.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: ALDR.J

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: ALDR.T

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: ALDR.J

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: ALDR.R

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: ALDR.J
• _FGRAVE: 234530265
• Military Service: United States Navy

Notes:

James "Jim" Aldridge, 83, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Jim was born on August 5, 1938 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Henry Harland Aldridge and Virginia Rose (McDowell). He married Verna Kay Decker on August 9, 1957 in Olney, and she survives.

Jim served in the Navy for 20 years. After he served in the Navy, he worked at Berger's Hardware Store for 8 years. After retiring, he enjoyed his hobbies; working on cars, lawn mowers, as well as playing with his grandchildren.

Jim is survived by his wife of 64 years, Verna Aldridge of Olney; sons, Michael (Sue) Aldridge of Noble, Roy (Tracy) Aldridge of Pleasant Plains, IL, and James LeVern Aldridge of Olney; 10 grandchildren, Crystal (Justin) Saathoff, Jessica (Jeremy) Stevens, Tyler Aldridge, Brittany Aldridge, Austin Aldridge, Courtney (Logan) Davis, Dylan Aldridge, DeAnna Aldridge, and Luke Aldridge; 1 step-grandchild, Jennifer Shiley; 10 great grandchildren, Carson and Ava Stevens, James, Tobias, and Kayslee Saathoff, Kade and Xavier Aldridge, Casus Aldridge, Kadence and Amaya Davis; 2 step-great grandchildren, Colton Aldridge and Samantha Barrick; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, John Aldridge and Tom Aldridge, and sisters, Janet Andrews and Becky Payne.

A graveside service will immediately follow the visitation at Haven Hill Memorial Gardens in Olney with Pastor Mike Munden officiating.

Full Military Rites will be performed at the graveside.

Buried:
Full Military Rites will be performed at the graveside.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BRAS.M002
• Military Service: United States Army

Notes:

Mr. Brassie worked for General Rental of Olney. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge, Olney.

Buried:
Graveside Services.

Family/Spouse: SWEET, Joi. Joi was born on 28 May 1962 in Clifton, Iroquois County, Illinois; died on 31 May 2016 in Rantoul, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Maple Dale Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]