Submitted Obituaries

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K. D. Alexander

Kenneth Dare Alexander, 69, 808 N. Washington St., Marion, died at 8:10 a.m. Monday at his home where he had been ill since December. He was born in Williamson County November 16, 1884, the son of James and Eliza Jane Clark Alexander. He was married to Julia Crenshaw at Crenshaw Crossing September 2, 1906. He was a retired coal miner and a member of District 12 Local Union No. 35 of United Mine Workers of America. He was last employed at Peabody 47. He is survived by his widow, one son, Clarence Alexander, St. Louis, Mo., six daughters, Mrs. Robert(Dora) Sanders, Mrs. W.M.(Mary Edna) Harper, Mrs. Charles (Bessie) Perry, all of Marion. Mrs. William (Aileen) Leitz, Mrs. C.J. (Evelyn) LaForge, both of Detroit, Michigan, and Mrs. Rheuble (Lena Mae) Frye, Pittsburg. He also leaves three brothers, Tom and Roy Alexander, Herrin and Clark Alexander, Marion, and two sisters, Mrs. Grace Corgan, Marion and Mrs Beatrice Durham, Christopher. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:30 at Frick Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. The body will lie in state at Frick Funeral Home after 7:00 p.m. Monday.

Marion Daily Republican

Mary Jo Moore – Friday, June 04, 1999 at 08:28:11 (PDT)

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Nancy L. Boles Angell

Union County Newspaper (Unknown) December 1927 Obituary

Nancy L. Boles Angell was born November 14th 1833 and died at her home south of Cobden December 15 at the age of 94 years, one month and one day. She was the last member of a large family. Her early life was spent near Marion where she was united in marriage to James Angell who preceded her in death 27 years ago. Eight children were born to this union, four having died in infancy. The four children who survive her are, M.V. Angell, J.E. Angell and Dessert Cavaness of Cobden and Abagail Sullivan of Carbondale, 21 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren also survive her. her thoughts were ever on her home and family. A friend to everybody and always willing to help anyone in need. She was member of the Missionary Baptist Church of Makanda. Mrs. Angell many times expressed her desire to live a century, but the Divine Master saw fit to change this desire and she succumbed to His will. The funeral services were held Sunday morning December 18 at 10 o’clock in the Casper Church Rev. D.H. Smith officiating. Interment was made in the Beech Grove cemetery.

Joan Edwards – Saturday, June 26, 1999 at 07:32:30 (PDT)

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Wilshire Bandy

Herrin Newspaper July 1900

The death of Wilshire Bandy which occurred at his home near Herrin on the 3d. inst, deserves more than a passing notice. Mr. Bandy was about 76 years old at the time of his death, and having been a citizen of this county since he was 4 years old, was well known almost over the entire county. He was prominent in politics for a number of years, and was one of our most successful farmers. He lived to see Williamson County rise from a veritable wilderness to take her place among the foremost counties of the state. One by one our old pioneers are dropping off, but such men as Wilshire Bandy will long be remembered for their good traits of character and the part they have played in developing the best interests of the county–morally, religiously and financially. His family have requested that their heartfelt thanks be returned to the friends who were untiring in bestowing so many acts of kindness during the late illness of the lamented husband and father.

Peggy Shock – Tuesday, January 04, 2000 at 12:44:24 (PST)

Caroline Bell

Caroline Bell was born in Sangamon County, Illinois April 13, 1830 and departed this earthly life August 31, 1930 at the age of 100 years, 4 months, and 18 days. She was the eldest child of Gabriel and Nancy Combs. She was married to Enoch Henry January 24, 1853 [in Williamson County, IL]. To this union seven children were born, 2 boys and 5 girls. She was left a widow January 16, 1863 and thus the waters of trouble continues to roll even in [..illegible] soul. She was again married to Seth Bell [9/19/1876 in Saline County, Illinois] and to this union 1 child was born. All of her immediate family proceeded her in death except 2 girls and 2 sons. She professed a hope in Christ Jesus in the year 1853 and later united with the Liberty Methodist Church of this county and remained a member of this church to the end of life’s way. She was a devoted child of the Lord, always seeking to know and do his will. She was loved and esteemed by her people, her neighbors and her friends. Truly another mother in [Isreal?] has fallen and we submissively bow to the will of our gracious Lord. Of a life so long spent on earth volumes might be written and we who are left behind being two sons, two daughters, 27 grandchildren, 50 great grand and 15 great great grandchildren, many neighbors and friends who will truly miss her.

Well have we loved thee, But God loved thee more, He has called thee away to That bright happy shore. Oh, call it not death, It is life begun, For the waters are passed, The Home is won. The ransomed spirit hath Reached the shore, Where they weep and sin no more, And safe in our Father’s home above, In the place prepared by the Savior’s love, To depart from a world of sin and strife, And to be with Jesus. This is Life.

Charla Schroeder Murphy

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Lurinda Black Bloodworth

birth: 12/31/1842 death: 6/4/1925 [married William Rufus Bloodworth September 3, 1865 in Benton County, Tennessee]

Lurinda, daughter of James and Mary Black was born in Tennessee 1842, December 31. Departed this earthly life June 4, 1925 at the age of 82 yrs, 6 mo, 4 days. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and at the time of her death was a member of the Goreville Baptist Church. She was married to Rufus Bloodworth about 62 years ago. To this union 7 children were born, 4 boys, 3 girls. 3 boys, James, Oscar and Horace Bloodworth and 2 sisters [Mollie?] Morgan and Nellie King still survive. She has been a sufferer for 3 years and an invalid for 6 months or more. She was a patient and kind companion and a tender and loving mother and will be missed by all who knew her best. Charla Schroeder Murphy

George E. Bogart

Pittsburg, Williamson Co., IL Died 29 Dec 1927

Pittsburg man died shortly before midnight Thursday night at home. George E. Bogart of Pittsburg died at his home at 11:25 o’clock on Thursday nite. The deceased was born in Hillsboro 26 Feb 1864 and at the time of his death was 63 years, 10 months, and three days of age. He had been a resident of Williamson County for the past ten years. Mr. Bogart had been married two times, the first time to Florence Maize, now deceased, and the second timeon 9 Sep 1922 to Rosetta Merow who survives. Two children bythe first marriage, James Bogart and Mrs. Elisha Cochran live at Pittsburg. Two sisters, Mrs. Isaac Nutt of Shelbyville and Mrs. Flora Betty of Springfield also survive. Mr.Bogart was a memeber of the Missionary Baptist Church at Pittsburg. Burial in New Burnside cemetery. Charla Schroeder Murphy – Saturday, September 18, 1999 at 22:35:17 (PDT)

Alonzo Boles

Marion Daily Republican, Thursday March 9, 1944 Death Claims Alonzo Boles

Alonzo Boles, 813 E. Main St. passed away Wednesday evening at 7:35, following several months of illness. Several days ago he fell and broke his arm receiving a severe nervous shock which was thought to have induced pneumonia from which he did not recover. He was born in Williamson county on Oct. 13, 1856 to James and Mary Lance Boles. In 1883 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Winters in Johnson County, who survives with one daughter and two sons. Mrs. Ada B. Ward, James T. and Clint Boles all of Marion. two sons and a daughter preceded him in death. he leaves also three granddaughters and three grandsons who are in service of their country. One sister lives in Anna and a brother in Missouri. He was a well known teamster and worked until only a few years ago. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted from the family residence, Friday at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Noel M. Taylor officiating. Burial in the family plot at Rose Hill. From WCHS files Bailey Williams – Saturday, June 26, 1999 at 07:14:08 (PDT)

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Dr. D. S. Boles

Herrin (Illinois) Daily News Thursday, September 19, 1940

Dr. D. S. Boles Dies At Ava; Was Former Herrinite

Dr. D. S. Boles, former Herrinite pioneer and one of Herrin’s first physicians, died at his home in Ava Thursday night, according to word received here today by Geo. K. Crichton, master of the Herrin Masonic Lodge, of which Dr. Boles was a member.

Dr. Boles came to Herrin to practice medicine in 1900 and was one of the oldest practicing physicians in this area when in 1921 he went to Miami, Florida, where he opened a drug store.

He owned considerable property, including a business building known as the Boles building on West Cherry street just west of the Herrin State Savings Bank Bldg.

Dr. Boles lived in Miami until 1925 or 1926 when he came Illinois again and started practicing medicine again at Ava.

Herrin people will remember him as the doctor who tipped officers off to the fact that one of the holdup men who killed a Herrin grocery merchant, Will HILL, in a duel when he resisted, had treated by him and helped set a trap which resulted in the capture of all three bandits.

Dr. BOLES is survived by his widow and one son, Edward BOLES, who is practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Edward will be remembered by many Herrin people because he was born here and lived most of his life in Herrin, having attended Herrin schools.

Dr. BOLES’ father died many years ago. His mother died at Miami. Fla. about a year ago.

Dr. BOLES was born and reared in Williamson County and spent most of his life in this vicinity. He lived on a farm south of here in the vicinity of the Crab Orchard Lake when a boy.

Steve Willson – Sunday, January 02, 2000 at 20:30:11 (PST)

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Mrs. Josh Boles

Marion Daily Republican, Monday December 7, 1925 Mrs. Josh Boles Died at Peoria Body of Former Marion Resident Returned to Marion for Burial

Mrs, Josh Boles of Peoria, passed away at her home in that city following an illness extending over October and November on December 6, 1925. The deceased was formerly a resident of Marion and moved to Peoria about six years ago. She is the daughter of Jonathan Chamness and was formerly Media Josephine Chamness. She has a large number of brothers and sisters, two of these residing in Marion, Mrs. Minnie Staricks of east Marion street and Mrs. Joe Norris of Carbon street another sister Mrs. Allen Surat lives at Chamnesstown, southwest of Marion. The deceased was the mother of a large family, one son Wiley Ted Boles living at 1200 North Logan street and another son Jessie Boles residing here. Two daughters Mrs. Raymond O’Neal and Mrs. Nettie Baker resided in West Frankfort, one son Harvey Boles lives in Texas a daughter Mrs. Ray Newlin lives in Detroit Mich. and a son Albert Boles resides in Peoria. Two daughters Maggie and Anna reside in Peoria. The body is expected to arrive in Marion on Monday evening or Tuesday morning and will be removed to the home of her son, Wiley Boles at 1200 North Logan street where it will remain in state until the time of the funeral. The deceased has a large host of friends in Marion and vicinity. Bailey Williams – Friday, April 16, 1999 at 07:17:31 (PDT)

James Boles

James Boles Buried Monday

Funeral services for James Henry Boles held at the home on North Harper Street Monday aternoon with Rev. Warner Muir of the Christian church officiating. “Beautiful Isle” was sung by Mary Hunter and Thelma Harris of the Southern Methodist Church. “Sometime We’ll Understand” was sung by Christeva Pulley and Mrs. H.W. Bateman. The pall bearers were Arthur Romans, Fred Gent, James Gent, Mr. Corder, Levi Winkleman, and Louie Smith. The floral tributes were carried by Naomi Tyner, Doris Bearden, Bertha Johnson, Florence Romans, Thelma Sweeney, Hazel Romans, Suzan Norman, Maxine Romans, Lorene Maddox, Leona Stanley, Mrs. John Gill, Mrs. Swafford, Mrs. E. Sligar and Mrs. Aldy Bradley. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.

June 4, 1935 Post Mary Jo Moore – Wednesday, June 23, 1999 at 07:24:18 (PDT)

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Mrs. Lou Boles

Marion Daily Republican, Monday August 4, 1941 Mrs. Lou Boles Died Sunday Pioneer of Williamson County and Widow of Noted Christian Church Minister

Mrs. Nancy Louisa (Lou ) Boles, widow of the late Rev. William Henry Boles passed away at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, August 3, 1941 after an illness of more than three years. She was the oldest of fourteen children of William Jackson and Susan Elizabeth Goodall Spiller. And was born at the old Spiller home 21/2 miles north of Marion near Spillertown. At the time of death she was 86 years 8 months and 11 days of age. She received her early education in the log school known as Rawls School and later attended school in Marion. During summers she taught subscription schools at Lance school south of Marion and the old Will Young place at Western Star School. After she reared her family she entered the Kirksville Mo. School of Osteopathy and graduated from there at the age of 52, but never practiced in Illinois. In her childhood she met a Rev. William Henry Bowles ( the family later changed the spelling to Boles) who was preaching at the log school house in Spillertown. Later Rev. Boles became pastor of the newly organized Christian Church in Marion and on March 29, 1877 took Miss Louisa Spiller as his bride. They started housekeeping in a small house near where the present Christian Church now stands. Otis A. Burgess, President of Butler University if Indianapolis Indiana dedicated the new Christian Church and thru his interest the new pastor Rev. Boles and wife moved to Indiana to enter school and to preach in nearby churches including Mooresville and martinsville in Indiana. The United Missionary Board of the Christian Church later sent the Boles family to Topeka Kansas where he organized the first Christian Church of that city. While the family lived in Indiana their three children were born. These were David (Clara) Mills who died in August 1920; Mrs. Harriet B. Stephenson with whom Mrs. Boles lived and Burgess Boles of Lincoln Illinois. Grandchildren who survive are Mrs. Harold (Rosemary Mills) Ray of Marion; William C. Stephenson of Evansville Indiana; Mrs. Edward (Emma Lou Stephenson) Emerine of Boise Idaho; William Boles of St. Louis; Mrs. Glen (Mary Boles) Courtright and Mrs. Frank (Betty Lou Boles) Barrick of Lincoln, Ill. Great grandchildren are Anne Elizabeth Stephenson, Evansville; Edward Stephenson Emerine, Boise Idaho; Geraldine Boles, St. Louis Mo. Having broken down his health in Kansas, Rev. Boles and family moved to Dixon County, Illinois where he purchased a farm and divided his time between evangelistic work and farming. He was always interested in higher education acting as field agent for Eureka College for years and was one of the founders of the Alma (Illinois) Industrial College. Following the death of her husband at Alma on December 9, 1915, Mrs. Boles and her daughter Harriet Stephenson moved to Marion to make their home in 1916. Since 1919 they have lived at 205 East College where death occurred. Besides the family, three sisters, Mrs. Amanda Cochrum and Mrs. Nellie Walker of Marion, Mrs. Emmett Harris of Carbondale and two brothers, John and James Spiller of Marion also survive. Mrs. Boles was a member of the Royal Neighbors and an active member of the Marion Christian Church as long as her health permitted her to take part in its work. Funeral services will be at the Christian Church at 10 a.m. Tuesday with Rev. Marion Frank of Carterville in charge. The body will lie in state at the Ozment-Mitchell Funeral Home until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday when it will be removed to the Christian Church. The casket will be closed at the church at the time of the funeral and will not be re-opened. Colleen Norman – Saturday, June 26, 1999 at 07:24:46 (PDT)

Mrs. Matilda Boles

Marion Daily Republican, Saturday May 5, 1917 Mrs. Matilda Boles Dies Mrs. Matilda Boles Died at the Home of Her Son East of New Denison Early This Morning

Mrs. Matilda Boles passed from life about 5:00 o’clock Saturday morning at the age of seventy-three years. She was a native of this section, having been born in Williamson County and has been a widow many years. She leaves one son, Ed E. Boles living one and one-half miles east of New Denison, with whom she made her home. Mrs. Caroline Furlong of Marion is a sister and Hiram Bradley of Marion and A.L. Bradley of near the city are brothers of the deceased. Funeral services will be held at 11 o’clock Sunday morning from the Shiloh church south of town. Colleen Norman – Saturday, June 26, 1999 at 07:18:50 (PDT)

Marion M. Boles

Mt. Vernon Register News, Friday January 29, 1943 Marion M. Boles, Struck by Auto Wednesday, Dies Funeral services to be Held Sunday for 70 – year- old Retired Farmer

Marion M. Boles of 709 Herbert street, who suffered a brain concussion when he was struck by an automobile on Perkins avenue Wednesday morning, died at Mt. Vernon Hospital at 2:30 o’clock this morning. His age was 70 years three months and five days. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Warder Street Baptist Church in Marion, conducted by the Rev. J.W. McKinney, and burial will follow in the Maplewood cemetery at Marion. Mr. Boles was knocked down by a car driven by Earl Wiley of Sandoval Ill. at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday on Perkins avenue near Seventh street. He was immediately taken to the hospital. Mr. Boles was a retired farmer. He was born October 24, 1872 in Williamson County, the son of James and Mary Lance Boles. He had been a resident of this city for the past 13 years. In 1907 he was united in marriage to Pauline Stone, who survives. He was a member of the Warder Street Baptist Church at Marion. Surviving besides his widow are one son, Arlin Boles of Mt. Vernon; a daughter Mrs. Julian Miller of Mt. Vernon; two brothers, Alonzo of Marion and Josh of Missouri; a sister Mrs. Sarah Lance of Spillertown, Ill. and seven grandchildren. The body will be at Myers Chapel until 2 p.m. Saturday and will then be removed to the residence to remain until the funeral party leaves for Marion. Bailey Williams- Friday, April 16, 1999 at 07:23:27 (PDT)

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Hiram Nelson Bradley

Marion Daily Republican Saturday, February 7, 1925 Bradley Funeral Held Thursday Funeral Services for Hiram Nelson Bradley Held at Cash Undertaking Parlors

Hiram Nelson Bradley who passed away at the Barnes Hospital in St. Louis Monday, February 2nd was buried at the Maplewood cemetery in Marion Thursday afternoon at 1:30 p.m., Rev. H.O. Wilson officiating at the service. Mr. Bradley was born at Pulley’s Mill on August 11, 1857. He was united in marriage to Paralee Teele and to this union was born two children, Tom Bradley of Miss Creek and Mrs. Maggie Hale of Cairo. The deceased was the son of Marcus and Jennie Bradley and leaves one brother, A.L. Bradley of Marion to mourn his departure. Funeral services were held at the Cash Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. Bailey Williams- Saturday, August 28, 1999 at 15:39:25 (PDT)

Will A. Bradley

The Leader 10 Aug 1895

Will A. Bradley, son of Mrs. W.J. Caplinger shot himself the 10th. Sat down, leaned up against a hay stack, placed a pistol to his head and fired. Funeral at Mt. Pleasant.

Charla Schroeder Murphy

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Ed Cannedy

Son of G.W. L. Cannedy and Martha Born: Sept 27, 1875 Died March 12, 1943

Sixty seven years 5 months and 15 days ago Ed, son of G.W.L. and Martha Cannedy was born near Carterville, Williamson County, Ill. He grew to manhood and lived virtually all his days in this county.

He was married to Stell Wagoner Chamness May 1st 1903 embarking under the banner of his [..?] with all of her interest. They toiled and labored in each other’s interest building a home for their earthly enjoyment and yet his efforts in this direction did not satisfy the craving of his soul. Yearning toward the Gospel of Grace for satisfaction he, through repentance toward God and faith in the finished work of the lord, obtained a hope that served as sure and steadfast anchor of his soul. Satisfied with this hope he sought Baptism and membership obtaining the same at New Hope Baptist Church about Aug 1932 and was still a member of this church organization so long as it continued to function. Seized with an affliction a few months ago and disposing of his home near Marion, Ill. he went to Hot Springs Ark to regain his health spending a few days only in this effort till called from his earthly career. From this resort his soul went out to dwell in the realm of disembodied spirits. Leaving beside his companion one step daughter, Mrs. G.R. Ellis of Clayton, Mo, 2 brothers, G.W. of Marion and J.L. of Carterville, Ill., one sister, Sula Cagle of Carterville, Ill., also many relatives and friends.

Charla Schroeder Murphy

Kenneth Luster Carman

Kenneth Luster Carman son of Jim and Gertie Carman, was born March 6 1909! and departed this life July 10, 1946, at the age of 37 years, four months and four days.

Kenneth passed his entire life at Rosiclare, and was known and liked by all. He was united in marriage to Effie Sneed, who preceded him in death. To this union were born three children, namely, Estell, Kathreen and Luster.

He was later married to Dimple Jones To this union were born two children, namely Peggy and Jimmy Ray.

He leaves to mourn his loss, a devoted wife, five children, his mother, Mrs. Gertie Carman, two sisters, Mrs. Walter Jackson and Mrs. John Warren; one brother, Fowler Carman, one step-daughter, Mamee Kathryn, all of Rosiclare; besides a host of relatives and friends.

Our hearts are grieved at losing him, But God does all things for the best.

He was patient thru his sickness,

And at last he is at rest

Dianne Johnson – Sunday, June 27, 1999 at 16:27:29 (PDT)

Phillip L. Cash

Marion Daily Republican, 23 Jun 1998

Carrier Mills – Phillip L. Cash, age 60, of Carrier Mills, formerly of Marion, died at 5:15 a.m. Monday, June 22, 1998, at the VA Nursing Center of Marion. He was born on Jan. 3, 1938, in Marion, to John and Vivian (Cole) Cash. He was an Air Force veteran having served from 1956 to 1965. He was a practical nurse and a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church in Marion. He is survived by two daughters, Regina LaBotte of Phoenix, Ariz. and Demetri Cosby of Marion; two granddaughters and one grandson; two brothers, John Cash of Oklahoma City and Brent Chaney of Carbondale; and one sister, Cynthia Sullivan of Centralia. Funeral services for Phillip L. Cash will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 1998, at Bethel A.M.E. Church with Rev. Jerry Allen officiating. Burial will be in Mounds National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 26. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until time of service at the church. Jackson Funeral Home in Colp is in charge of arrangements.

name: Patricia Hardenstine

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Carroll Sylvester Chamness

Carroll Sylvester Chamness, 83, of Creal Springs and fort Myers, Florida, passed away at 8:35 a.m., Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, in Fort Myers.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, at the Meredith-Blue Funeral Home in Marion, with Dr. Joey Brent officiating. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2001, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Simmons Cemetery, Bost Orchard Road, Creal Springs. Memorials may be made to the Marion First Baptist Church Building Fund.
A memorial was held in Fort Myers on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001, with the Rev. Russ R. Kauffman officiating. Prayer was given by Richard Blackburn. Scripture was read by Harry Hanst. The obituary was read by Gary Troxel. Sue Troxel, Anne Kauffman and Vickie Stewart gave remarks. Music was provided by the Troxels.
Mr. Chamness was born on Aug. 19, 1918, in rural Creal Springs to Elmer Earl and Libbie (Caldwell) Chamness. He married Helen Heck on April 5, 1939, and she survives.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn Sue and Gary Edward Troxel; grandson and wife, Edward Carroll and Jo Ann Troxel; great grandson, James Edward Troxel, all of Creal Springs. Other survivors include two brothers-in-law and wives, Kenneth and Lucille Heck of Carbondale and Donald and Helen Heck of St. Anne; a sister-in-law and husband, Imogene and Charles Brush of Creal Springs; two sister-in-law, Sybil Chamness of Crab Orchard and Helen Chamness of Marion; multiple nieces and nephews; special friends, Dewey and Dorris Odum of Creal Springs and other friends too numerous to mention.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Ralph, Wayne and Hal Chamness, a sister-in-law, Betty Heck; and a sister-in-law and husband Genevieve and Bill Carmichael.
Mr. Chamness was a member of the Church at Siesta Bay in Fort Myers and attended Marion First Baptist when at home in Illinois. He was initiated into the Plumbers and Pipefitters U.A. Local #160 on May 25, 1951, and worked construction as a welder and pipefitter. He was a 50-plus year member of the Creal Springs Masonic Lodge. His one hobby was growing fruit on his grandfather, Stephen Sylvester Chamness’ farm that he purchased in 1953. He was known for his ability to grow wonderful pears, apples and peaches.
Grandpa Carroll will be missed by his family and friends, but we look forward to the day we will see him again with Jesus in Heaven.

George P. Chamness

Marion (Illinois) Daily Republican Monday July 6, 1936 Geo. Chamness Passed Away Death Claimed Marion R. F. D. 5 Farmer Sunday at 11:30 a. m.

George P. Chamness of Marion, Il. R. F. D. 5 passed a away Sunday morning at 11;30 o’clock.

Deceased was born August 13, 1854 in Williamson County, where he spent his entire life of 81 years, 10 months, 22 days. Thruout all of his active life he followed the occupation of farming.

Mr. Chamness was married to Ann Roberts who preceded him in death. Two sons born to that marriage survive They are Mark Chamness of Chicago and A. M. Chamness of Carrier Mills. A daughter, Mrs. A. M. Pendall, died in 1918. There is one sister, Mrs. Rosie Copher, of West Frankfort. Two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ann Ice and Miss Josephine Chamness are deceased.

Mr. Chamness’ second wife, Mrs. Laura Chamness, also survives.

Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p. m. at Ozment Funeral Home with Rev. Arthur Travelstead in charge. Internment in New Rose Hill Cemetery. Steve Willson – Friday, August 13, 1999 at 22:22:28 (PDT)

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Helen Irene Heck Chamness

Helen Irene Heck Chamness went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007. She lived a full life and will be missed by her numerous friends.

Helen was born March 21, 1924, to Raymond Andrew and Bertie (Dees) Heck in Franklin County. She married Carroll S. Chamness on April 5, 1939, in Jackson, Mo., and they had over 62 years together seeing many changes in the world around them.

Helen and Carroll bought Carroll’s grandfather’s farm in 1953, where he continued to raise fruit as his father and grandfather had. Helen’s role was to mainly help during harvest season, processing and selling the fruit. After retirement, they spent their final years together, living most of the year in Fort Myers, Fla. Helen continued wintering there until November of 2006 when she had to return home and live with her family.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn Sue and Gary Edward Troxel; grandson and wife, Edward Carroll and Jo Ann Troxel; great-grandson, James Edward Troxel, all of Creal Springs. Other survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Imogene and Charles Brush of Creal Springs; sisters-in-law, Lucille Heck of Carbondale, Sybil Chamness of Marion, Helen Heck of St. Anne, and Helen (Ralph) Chamness of Marion; two special friends, Dewey and Dorris Odum; several nieces and nephews; and friends too numerous to mention.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a sister, Genevieve Carmichael; two brothers, Kenneth and Donald Heck; three brothers-in-law, Ralph, Wayne and Hal Chamness; sister-in-law, Betty Heck; and a brother-in-law, William Carmichael.

Helen was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Marion and attended The Church of Siesta Bay while living in Fort Myers, Fla., where she had many good friends from around the world. Helen loved to go to Tuesday night and Thursday morning Bible study and Wednesday Morning Breakfast Club while she was in Fort Myers, Fla. At home, in Creal Springs, she looked forward to going to church on Sunday morning and night and again on Wednesday nights. She also loved to do crafts, which included sewing, crocheting, knitting, Swedish weaving, making shell animals and pictures, painting, beading and many other activities. She was good at anything she tried. Her final activity was tacking a quilt Friday, Aug. 10, 2007.

Helen had many stories to tell of her beginning housekeeping using orange crates and dynamite kegs as furniture and more stories of all her occupations. She had a gift of making people laugh about her real-life situations. She told of working in the Glass Factory in Alton, Hoosier Cardinal and Radionics at the Ordinance Plant in the Crab Orchard Refuge, and finally going to cosmetology school at VTI of SIU. Later she attended advanced cosmetology classes on campus at SIU where she received her teaching license. She opened a beauty shop and entered, and won, hair styling contests in beauty shows. She went to Hawaii representing the Illinois Hairdressers Association twice. She also worked for the State of Illinois, which included writing and giving the test in Springfield and Chicago to new cosmetology graduates to get their license and inspecting cosmetology schools making sure they were teaching the correct curriculum.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007, in Blue Funeral Home in Marion, with Dr. Bob Dickerson and the Rev. Jim Holderfield officiating. The Rev. Russ Kauffman, pastor of Siesta Bay Church, Fort Myers, Fla., will also speak via audio. Visitation will be after 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Simmons Cemetery, on Bost Orchard Road, in Creal Springs.

Memorials may be made to Marion First Baptist Church Building Fund or Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available at Blue Funeral Home or may be sent c/o Blue Funeral Home, P.O. Box 411, Marion, IL 62959.

Hugh Chamness

Hugh Chamness born near Pigeon Creek May 21, 1882 and departed life December 25, 1938 at the age of 56 years, 7 months, 4 days. He was united in marriage to Bessie Edna Lawrence December 24, 1907. To this union 6 children were born, 3 of who survive; Logan of Anna, and Lora and Loren at home, Eunice, Ola and an infant preceding him in death. A stepmother, Mrs. Winnie Chamness also survives and 2 grandchildren. 8 brothers: Coll of Anna, Sandy of Carterville, Charlie of W. Frankfort, Floyd of Herrin, Wiley of Carbondale, Bonney of St. Louis, Mo., Lawrence of West Frankfort, Lester of Alton, Mrs. Lula Wilfang [or Wilfong] of Carbondale, Mrs. Eleanor Holmes of Alton, Mrs. Carrie Brown of Christopher, and a host of friends and relatives survive. Hugh followed farming all of his life and was a hard worker providing for his family which was his desire, as he will be remembered in that way.

Charla Schroeder Murphy

Richard Chamness

Richard, Son of I.L. and Winnie CHAMNESS, was born November 15, 1896 and departed this life November 25, 1918 at the age of 22 years, 10 days. He professed a hope in Christ about 2 years ago but did not affiliate with any church. He did not adorn his profession with good works. He passed into the valley of affliction wherein his attention was directed to the fact that he must soon die and shaking hands and bidding friends goodbye stated that he was prepared and ready to die. Passing on he leaves his mother, 6 brothers, 3 sisters and 3 half-brothers and many relatives to mourn.

Charla Schroeder Murphy

Samuel L. Chamness

1857 – 1928

Samuel L., son of George B. and Amanda Chamness was born in Williamson County, Ill. June 14th, 1857. In the year 1883 God’s Holy Spirit opened his heart that he attended unto the things spoken from the Lord. Saying the time fulfilled the kingdom of God’s at hand repent ye and believe the gospel having given himself to the Lord now gives himself to the Lord’s people casting his lot with them in the Missionary Baptist Church at Crab Orchard Near Chamness, Ill. He was married to Miss Arabelle Stephens on May the 2nd 1886. The blessing of God rested upon this union crowning it with 11 children, namely Flaud [?] L. and Mrs. Clay SMITH of Creal Springs, Mrs. Sam OLIVER, Mrs. John Crenshaw and Lemuel L. of Marion, Mrs. May HANKINS of Chicago. Samuel B. of Creal Springs, John, Sibyl and Clay at home and one infant daughter who preceded him in to the beyond. He, with his companion assumed the burdens of life energetically and industriously undergoing the hardships so common with those who are homebuilders. Under constant strain of storms of life and toil and strife he tires on lifes weary road. Affliction seizes his battles for freedom for more than two years he at last succumbs to death on March 15, 1928 at the age of 70 yrs, 9 mths, 1 day. This ends the history of one of God’s noble men, a loving companion, a good father and neighbor. He has gone and many relatives and friends will miss him. But the thorn strewn paths [nor?] again shall pierce his glory guided feet as he humbly vies around God’s throne and his dear name repeat.

Charla Schroeder Murphy

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Sarah Elizabeth Cooksey Chamness

Marion Daily Republican April 27, 1926 Mrs. Chamness Died SundayFuneral for Aged County Resident Will be Conducted Here on Friday

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Cooksey Chamness aged resident of Williamson County passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nelia Simmons in Miami, Florida, Sunday Noon April 26, 1926 following an extended illness. The deceased was born in Smith County, Tennessee on April 28, 1843 and at the time of her death was 82 years, 11 months and 28 days of age. She was the daughter of Ephriam J. and ELizabeth (Phillips) Cooksey and was educated in the common schools of this county moving to Illinois with her parents in early childhood. In November 1862 she was united in marriage to John Chamness and to this union fifteen children were born, five survive their mother, namely Mrs. Allen Julia Suratt of Chamness, Mrs. Joel (Lydia) Norris of Marion, Mrs. A.J. (Minnie) Starrick of Marion, E.M. Chamness of Miami, Florida and Mrs. Nelia Simmons of Miami. Her husband preceded her in death. She is also survived by two brothers, John A. Cooksey of Marion who is 82 years old and Samuel M. cooksey of Carterville Route Four who is 70 years old. Two brothers, William Cooksey and Ephriam Cooksey and three sisters, Mary J. Hudgens, Martha Chamness and Delia Hudgens preceded her in death. The body will arrive in Carbondale Thursday morning at 4:30 a.m. and will be met in Carbondale by the hearse from the E.T. Hudgens Funeral Home here. The body will be taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joel Norris at 306 South Carbon Street where it will remain in state until the funeral services which will be conducted Friday at 10 o’clock at the Crab Orchard Cemetery. Mary Jo Moore – Sunday, July 11, 1999 at 16:12:25 (PDT)

Stephen Gardner Chamness

Obituary of Stephen Gardner Chamness Marion (Illinois) Daily Republican Saturday March 6. 1920. “Uncle” Steve Chamness Died

Steven J.(sic) Chamness, probably best known as “Uncle Steve” died Friday morning at his farm house six miles west of Marion. He was in his 96th year when death came to end his long and useful career.

He was born in Tennessee on September 29, 1825 and moved to this country when three years old. All of his active life has been spent in farming. At the age of twenty, he married Miss Harriet Norris who lived only a few years and who was survived by one child. He was married second to Miss Hannah McCown and to that union five children were born. Several years following her death he was married to Miss Nancy Ann Jones and seven children were born to that union. Later in life he married Miss Fannie Norris and then to Miss Ruth Jones who survives.

Thirteen children were born of whom six survive Mrs. Cora Blankenship of Marion, A. B. ChamnesS, E. A. Chamness, Mrs. Mattie Brown, and Mrs. June(sic) Poteet who live near the home place and S.S. Chamness who lives near Creal Springs. Forty -two grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great grandchildren also survive.

Mr. Chamness was the oldest of a family of 12 and the next to last to die. One sister Jan WAGONER of Fargo, N. D.,who was the youngest survives.

Mrs.(sic)Chamness gave a city newspaper reporters several years ago his formula for a long life and it was to marry young, settle down, join the Baptist Church and vote the democratic ticket. Mr. Chamness cast his first vote James K. Polk and it was his rule never to miss an election no matter how small the office to be filled.

Funeral services Sunday morning at 11 o’clock at Pidgeon Creek Church and conducted by Elder Charles Taylor. Interment in Pidgeon Creek Cemetery. Steve Willson – Friday, August 13, 1999 at 19:38:38 (PDT)

Martha Tennessee Gent Holder Carney

Born Aug. 23, 1863 in Jackson county at Carbondale, Illinois. She died December 13, 1929 in Witchita, Kansas after only a few minutes illness. She was the tenth child of eleven born to Charley and Mary Jane Sanders Gent. Tennie was married to John Holder on April 1, 1884 at Murphysboro, Illinois. He preceded her in death a number of years. John and Tennie had six children. Four daughters and two sons. Sally Holder, Mary Holder, Bessie Holder Robinson, Bonnie Holder Crouch, Jesse Benton Holder,and Joseph Ray Holder. In July 1924, Tennie was united with the Assembly of God Church in Topeka Kansas. She was a devoted member. On November 11, 1905, A.A. Carney age 35, of Marion, Illinois and Tennie Holder, age 38 of Marion, Illinois, were married at John Bulliner’s residence in Williamson County. Pat Bouteiller-Barnett – Friday, May 21, 1999 at 15:31:58 (PDT)

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Mrs. Harry Calvert

Marion Evening Post, Monday March 17, 1913 Young Wife Passed Away Mrs. Harry (Boles) Calvert on East College Street Died Saturday Night, Just Three Days After the Death of Her Newborn Babe, Her First Child.

Mrs. Harry Calvert, a young married woman living with her husband on East College street passed from life on Saturday night between 8 and 9 o’clock, her death following for three days the birth of first born child. Mrs. Calvert was the third brave young mother of this city who went down into the shadows of death and did not return. Mrs. Calvert was 22 years, 7 months and 6 days of age on the day of her death. She and her husband were young married people having wedded about one year ago. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Josh Boles who live east of here. Soon after their marriage she and her husband moved to this city and have been living on East College St. Four days ago a baby was born to them but its little life was short and the body was laid away the day of its birth. Fever developed with the young mother and her death resulted. Her death was indeed sad. The body was taken Sunday morning to the Worley cemetery east of here where funeral and burial were conducted at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon. There are many friends of the couple who join these columns in offering sympathy to the grief stricken husband and loved ones. Bailey Williams – Friday, April 16, 1999 at 07:20:04 (PDT)

William C. Cash

Passed Away Sunday October 5, 1935

Death at 2:30 P.M., Sunday October 4, claimed the life of William Clarence Cash, at his home in Marion. He was born March 4, 1855, at Marion, Illinois to James S. and Angeline Cash, being 81 years and 6 months of age at the time of his demise. He was married to Mary Elizabeth Butts on November 5, 1880, who passed away some time ago. To this union were born four children, Elza, Omer, Ira and Harry Cash, all of Marion. He was educted in the public schools in Marion and had as his profession, farming, but for several years had been unable to work owing to his advanced age. He leaves to mourn his departure, besides the above named children the following brothers and sisters; Alphaus C., St. Louis, Mo., C.A. Cash, Marion; James T. Cash, Marion, Mrs. P.P. Akin, Marion, and Calvin Cash, Marion, together with a host of relatives and friends. The funeral will be held from the Cash Funeral Home, October 6, at 2 P.M., with Rev. Warner Muir in charge. Friends of the family are asked to call at the Cash Funeral Home where the body is lying in state. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Newspaper Not Known Mary Jo Moore – Wednesday, June 30, 1999 at 10:03:24 (PDT)

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Mrs. Fannie Cochran

Pittsburg, Williamson, IL Died 24 Oct 1944

Mrs. Fannie Cochran of Pittsburg died Tuesday morning. Death at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday claimed Mrs. Fannie Cochran, wife of Charles Cochran of Pittsburg. Deceased was born in St.Louis 31 May 1887, and was the daughter of George and Florence May Bogart. She was married 22 Nov 1912 at Harrisburg to Charles (Elijah Napolian Cochran), who survives with one daughter, Mrs. Helen Schroeder of Pittsburg. One brother, James Bogart of Pittsburg, one half-brother John Behne,Eldorado, one half-sister, Mrs. Marie Lamaster, Chicago and two grandchildren, Charles and George Schroeder of Pittsburg, also survive. Mrs. Cochran was a member of the Missionary Baptist church at Pittsburg where funeral services will be be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Arthur Travelstead and Rev. Lloyd Frey in charge. Interred in the Mount Pleasant cemetery. Charla Schroeder Murphy- Saturday, September 18, 1999 at 22:29:27 (PDT)

Mrs. Martichey Cagle

Marion (Illinois) Daily Republican Monday February 7, 1921

Mrs. Cagle Died Sunday Prominent Widow, Living on Carterville Rural Route Buried in Family Graveyard.

Death on Sunday morning claimed Mrs. Martichey Cagle, Carterville route 3, and funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 p. m. at Pidgeon Creek church by Reverend Charles Taylor with internment in the family graveyard. Mrs. Cagle was the widow of Allen Cagle and was born April 25, 1842 and was married 64 years ago. At the time of her death she was 78 years, 9 months and 11 days of age. There were nine children only three of whom survive. These children are Charlie Cagle, Will Cagle, and Melvina Cagle and besides the three children 31 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren. Four sisters preceded this worthy lady to the Great Beyond and two Brothers, Scott Chamness of Carterville route 3, and Berry Chamness of Woodlawn survive.

Mrs. Cagle was a member of the Pidgeon Creek Baptist church and was a devout conscientious Christian who was loved by all who knew her. Steve Willson- Friday, December 24, 1999 at 17:23:02 (PST)

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T. E. Cagle

Marion (Illinois) Daily Republican Wednesday, July 22, 1936

T. E. Cagle Died Tuesday Carterville Man Was Father of First Casulty in Ku Klan KLan Warfare

T. E. Cagle, former justice of the peace, died Tuesday in a St. Louis hospital after an illness attributed to food poisoning. He was taken to the hospital several days ago from Carterville where he lived.

Mr. Cagle was the father of Cesar Cagle, constable slain in the first outbreak between Ku Klux Klanmen and anti-Klanmen the night of Feb. 8, 1924, was about 80 years old. Two other sons, Howard and Vic Cagle, one brother Alfred Cagle of Eldorado, and one half-brother William Nelson of Carterville, and three sisters, Mrs. Adie Simpson of Porterville, California, Mrs. Beulah TIPPY, St. Louis and Miss Juanita Cagle of Porterville, California survive.

Mr. Cagle formerly operated a saddle and harness shop.

Funeral services Thursday at 2:00 p. m. at the Riggins funeral home at Carterville.

Steve Willson – Thursday, December 23, 1999 at 20:06:28 (PST)

Floyd Cagle

Herrin (Illinois) News February 18, 1943 Funeral In Detroit For Former Herrinite

Funeral services will be held at Detroit, Michigan Thursday for Floyd CAGLE, formerly of Herrin, who died in a Detroit hospital at 11 o’clock Sunday morning of pneumonia. He was about 33 years of age.

He was the son of Charles and Ella Cagle, and lived here until seven years ago. He is a brother to Mrs. Albert Misker, Mrs. Bob James, Mrs. Carl Burroughs, Arlie Cagle, Alvie Cagle, and Claude Cagle, all of Herrin. He also leaves his wife and two small children, one boy and one girl; and two sisters, Mrs. Floyd Phillips of Carbondale and Mrs. James Jones of Detroit. One sister preceded in death. Steve Willson – Thursday, December 23, 1999 at 19:07:06 (PST)

Mrs. Florence Ellen Calvert

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Mrs. Florence Ellen Calvert

Wife of W.T. Calvert died at their home in Crainville, Illinois on April 4, 1930, at the age of 54 years,5 months and 12 days.

Funeral Services will be held at the Free Baptist Church in Crainville, Saturday, April 5 at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Reverend A.A. Alexander and Reverend Lee Futrell. Interment in the Hampton Cemetery.

Friends of the family invited.

Mary M. Walzer

William Thomas Calvert

Well Known Carterville Man Died Yesterday Mar 10, 1932 Wm. Thomas Calvert, a well-known Carterville man died at his home at Crainville near that city, yesterday after a short illness of two days duration. His death was caused by pneumonia. He worked at the mine Tuesday. He took a chill Tuesday evening and died Thursday after a severe attack of pneumonia. Mr. Calvert was born at Marion on May 3, 1871. He was 60 years, 10 months and 7 days of age. He was the son of Wm. Simpson and Emilie Calvert. He was married to Florence Ellen Crain at the Hampton Church in 1895 and they lived in and near Carterville for the last 30 years. He is survived by the following children: Troy Calvert of Carterville, Herman Lee Calvert of Chicago, Mrs. Carl Priddy of Carterville, Vernelle Calvert of Flint, Michigan, Cecil Calvert and Elsie Calvert of Carterville. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Mary J. Swofford of Carterville, Herman Calvert of Creal Springs, Emilie Bellah of Point of Texas and John W. Calvert of Marion. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the Free Baptist Church at Crainville. Rev. Lee Futrell of Carbondale and Rev. A.A. Alexander of Crainville will officiate jointly. Interment will take place at the Hampton Church Yard Cemetery. Funeral Director W. H. Riggins will direct.

Mary M. Walzer

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Blanche Jeanette Clarida

Blanche Jeanette Clarida, former resident of Crab Orchard, Ill., and most recently of Ponca City, died Sunday morning, Nov. 26, 2000, at the home of her son in Ponca City. She was 82. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, at the Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion, Ill., with burial at the Rose Hill Cemetery of Marion. Local arrangements were under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Blanche Clarida was born March 16, 1918, at Williamson County, Ill., the daughter of Rufus Tanner and Merenda (Motsinger) Tanner. She was married to the Rev. Olen Clarida on Dec. 23, 1937, at Mayfield, Ky. Mr. Clarida preceded her in death on April 1,1985. She was a member of the Ferrell Baptist Church of Crab Orchard. She enjoyed being a part of her husband’s ministry and teaching Sunday school. Mrs. Clarida was grateful that God allowed her to spend her last months with her grandchildren. She is survived by one son, Dannie Clarida and wife, Diane of Ponca City; one grandson, David Clarida and wife, Jennifer of Collinsville; one granddaughter, Christy Kruger and husband, Luis of Ponca City; two great-grandchildren, Faith Kruger of Ponca City and Trevor Clarida of Collinsville; and one brother, J.V. Tanner, and wife, Edith of Marion, Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Memorial contributions may to made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601.

Joanne Clarida Shrout 6/04/01

Fisher Clendenin

Marion Daily Republican November 10, 1930 Scotsboro Man’s Funeral Saturday

Fisher Clendenin, 75, died at his home at Scotsboro Friday and the funeral took place Saturday afternoon. He was a merchant at one time and served as school director.

He was born in Williamson County August 3, 1855 and was the son of Thomas Clendenin. He was married at the age of 20 years to Mary Tucker. The folowing children born to that union survive: Ephraim Clendenin in Scotsboro, William Clendenin, St. Louis, Mrs. Charles Horn, Energy, Mrs. Monroe Sweet, Marion, Fred Clendenin Ozark, David Clendenin, Marion, and Mrs. Dorris, Chicago. There are also two sisters, Mrs. Walker of Valler and Mrs. Tony Miller of Hallidayboro and 52 grandchldren and 17 great grandchildren. Two other children preceded their father in death.

4/29/2000 Candyce Little

Mrs. Amanda Colyer

Obituary: Name of Newpaper unknown: Herrin Illinois, February, 1947 Mrs. Amanda Colyer Dies At Local Hospital From Severe Burns 83 Yr. Old Freemanspur Woman Injured Yesterday

Mrs. Amanda Colyer, 83, Freeman Spur, died at 4:10 this morning at the Herrin Hospital from burns received yesterday at her home while making a fire in a heating stove. A son, William, asleep at the time and awakened by his mother’s screams, found her clothing ablaze when he reached her and suffered burns to his hands while trying to extinguish her blazing garments. Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Colyer Thursday at 2 P.M. from the Herrin First Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul A. McCasland officiating. Burial will be in the Herrin City Cemetery. Besides her son, William, Mrs Colyer is survived by four other Children, Herbert L. Colyer, Mrs. Ova Mae Ham and Elmer Colyer of Freeman Spur, and Mrs. Florence Ecoppi of Mattoon. Two brothers, James Crowe, Whitesville, Ky., and Will Crowe of Whittier, California also survive. Mrs. Colyer was born in Whitesville, Ky., Dec. 17, 1863. Her husband J. L. Colyer, died Nov. 9, 1940. Her body will be at the family residence after tomorrow evening. Jacqueline Snyder King- Friday, December 31, 1999 at 14:16:02 (PST)

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J. L. Colyer

Obituary: Name of Newpaper unknown: Herrin, November, 1940 J. L. COLYER 77, OF FREEMAN SPUR DIES: Funeral Monday

J. L. Colyer, 77 of Freeman Spur, passed away at 12:30 o’clock this morning at his home following seven months illness with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon at the First Baptist Church by Rev. Paul McCasland, pastor. Interment will be held at the Herrin city cemetery. Mr. Colyer was born April 30, 1863, in Ohio county Kentucky, the son of Monroe Colyer, who is now 100 years old and who survives his son. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Amanda Colyer, also 77, and three sones and two daughters, Herbert L., William J. and Elmer Colyer and Mrs. Harry Ham and Mrs. Joe Ecoppi all of Freeman Spur.

Jacqueline Snyder King – Friday, December 31, 1999 at 14:00:00 (PST)

Ned Corder

Marion Evening Post 7 Mar 1918

Ned Corder, 81, died 7 Mar 1918 at the home of son, Jerry three miles SE of Crab Orchard. Soldier in 81st ILL in Civil War. Survived by sons Jerry, Lou of Carterville, John of Scottsboro. His wife preceded him in death. Charla Schroeder Murphy – Monday, September 06, 1999 at 13:34:32 (PDT)

Mrs. Mary Coonts

Marion Evening Post 12 Jan 1912

Mrs. Mary Coonts, 36, found dead in bed by husband Mart when he woke up Friday morning. She was the daughter of F.J. Motsinger. Leaves a husband and three children, several brothers and sisters. Charla Schroeder Murphy – Monday, September 06, 1999 at 13:32:08 (PDT)

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William Crain

Marion (Illinois) Daily Republican Thursday, August 15 1935 (front page)

William Crain Passed Away

Elderly Carterville Man Died Tuesday – Funeral Services Held Thursday

Funeral services were to be held Thursday afternoon at Oak Grove Christian church for William S. CRAIN of Carterville who died there Thursday.

Deceased was born near Carterville Feb. 28, 1848 and was 87 years, five months, 15 days of age, is survived by five sons and daughters, Dr. B. F. CRAIN, and Miss Nora CRAIN of Carbondale, Mrs. Louise SNYDER, Hayward, California, Mrs. Margaret STEWART, Moline, and Ford CRAIN, Herrin. One step son, W. H. RENDLEMAN, Davenport, Iowa, one brother Marshall CRAIN, Carterville R. 3, and one sister , Mrs. J. WILLIS, Bertram, Texas, also survive.

Mr. Crain was first married to Miss Jane TURNAGE who died in 1889, In 1891, he married Mrs. RENDLEMAN who died in Sept. 6, 1913. date: 6/21/2000 name: Steve Willson

Connie Hudson Cram

Constance Sharon “Connie” Hudson Cram, 23 Jul 1934 – 4 Jan 1999. Age: 64y 5m 11d. of Marion, died at 3:30 a.m. on Monday, January 4, 1999, in the Marion Memorial Hospital. She was born on 23 Jul 1934, in Des Plaines, IL., being the only child of George Hobart and Edith Beatrice (Jones) Hudson.

Connie and her family came back to the Marion area in the early ’70′s after living in Iowa for several years. For the past two years Connie has been employed by the Marion Charnegie Library, as the “Library Genealogist”. She has researched her family lineage back eight generations, having recorded many family details.

Connie was known throughout the area as an expert genealogist. Many people of the area who knew of her expertise in genealogy and the history of Williamson Co. would call upon her to assist them in their research. She was a member of the “First United Methodist Church” of Marion, ”The Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois” and the “Williamson County Historical Sorciety”, serving as President several times. Some of Connie’s other interest included; sketching and drawing, being an avid reader, antiquing and going to rummage sales, taking care of the family heirlooms and sharing and spending time with her family.

She is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Scott and Karen Cram of Shellsburg, Iowa, and Gregory Cram of Dallas, TX; two daughters and two son-in-laws, Sharolyn and Al Dunham of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Penny and Matthew Jolly of Kansas City, Missouri. Five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, 7 Jan 1999 in the Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home of Marion, with Rev. Earl Black officiating. Burial will follow in the Liberty Cemetery, southwest of Marion, in Williamson County.

Mrs. Emaline Lucretia Cross

The Death Angel made another call in Creal Springs and Mrs. Emaline Lucretia Cross answered. Deceased was born in Johnson county, June 26, 1856, and departed this life, May 12, 1928, at the age of 71 years, 10 months, and 26 days. She married William Cross March 28, 1875, and to this union were born nine children, four of whom died in infancy. Those left in sorrow are as follows; her husband, the following five children; Mrs. Laura Buckner of Marion, Esco of Spillertown, Orlin of Blytheville, Ark., John of New Burndside, and Ira of Anna; 15 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two sisters, and a host of relatives and near friends. She was converted many years ago and united with the Missionary Baptist Church and was among the more devoted of Christians. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. The funeral was held on Sunday at the residence at one o’clock the sermon being delivered by Rev. Moody Clarida of Carterville. A large crowd of relatives and old neighbors were present for the impressive service. The burial was made in the Rich Cemetery.

Cheryl

James E. Cross

James E. Cross, age 61, 512 Fairgrove, Royal Oak,MI died this morning at the home of his brother, W.E. Cross, in Marion, ILL. Surviving besides his brother are his wife, Marie; a son, William, 552 East Annabella, Hazel Park, MI; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (June) Wrenn 26107 Dartmouth, Madison Heights, MI, Mrs. E. F. (Maxine) Griggs, 846 Owendale, Troy, MI, 10 grandchildren; and one other brother, Mood Cross of Marion. Mr. Cross was born Dec. 15, 1901, in Illinois. Funeral arrangements are pending at the McKinley Funeral Home in Marion, ILL.

Cheryl

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Willliam Cross

Harrisburg, William E. Cross III, 42, died at 10:48 p.m. Friday Oct. 8, 1993 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Evansville, Ind. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of the Nazarene in Harrisburg. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Herrin. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, at Gaskins Funeral Home in Harrisburg.

Cheryl

Oliver Cox

Marion Daily Republican 2 Feb 1919

Oliver Cox born Indiana 7 Jul 1839, died 2 Feb 1919 at his home in Creal Springs. 79y 6m 26ds. He married Mary H. Morris of Saline County. They had 12 children, nine survive with the wife: Anna at home, Wm, Ed and Chas. of Crab Orchard, Isaac of Thompsonville, Dr. A.M. of Chicago, Elizabeth and James of CA and Alice of O.K., John James and Susan preceded him in death. He served in CO I 81st ILL INF, was wounded twice in left hand and left foot. He was a preacher 25 years in the Methodist Church until his voice failed him.

Charla Schroeder Murphy – Monday, September 06, 1999 at 13:29:26 (PDT)

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Ben Cowsert

Ben Cowsert, son of the late Mr. and: rs. John Cowsert, was born in Hardin County, Illinois, August 4, 1856 being at the time of his death, 78 years and four months of age. He was married to Nancy Parrot in 1875, she having preceded him in death five months ago. To this union were born ten children, 4 having passed away a number of years ago.

He professed faith in Christ years ago. And ministered in gospel for several years until his hearth failed him, but he still lived a true and faithful Christian until death took him away. He leaves to mourn his departure, six children, namely Johnie Cowsert, Willie Cowsert, Lonnie Cowsert, Mrs. Alice Carman, Mrs. Gertie Carman and Mrs. Rosa Brownfield, and two sisters, Betty Estes and Mrs. Lydia Smith of St. Frailey. Also 19 grand chiNdren and 24 great grand children.

Weep not dear children, for father’s at rest. For Jesus has called him, to that home of the bliss. He’s gone home to glory, To that bright happy shore, Where death and parting shall come no more.

But we’ll toil on and follow and some day we’ll meet. On heaven’s bright portals, Our loved ones to greet.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Harry S. Barger of Pope county and the body was laid to rest in the cowsert cemetery.

Dianne Johnson – Sunday, June 27, 1999 at 16:20:26 (PDT)

Mrs. Naney (Parrot) Cowsert

Mrs. Naney (Parrot) Cowsert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Parrott was born in Hardin County, Illinois, Oct. 2, 1854 and departed this life June 14, 1934, being at the time of her death 79 years, 8 months and 15 days of age. she was united in holy matrimony to Ben Cowsert in 1875 and to this union were born 10 children, 5 girls and 5 boys, four having preceded her to the great beyond.

She professed faith in Christ several years ago and lived a true Christian life until God saw fit to take her home. she bore her sickness patiently and expressed her willingness to go. she leaves to mourn her departure a kind and loving husband, 6 children, namely Mrs. Alice Carman, Mrs. Rosa Brownfield Mrs. Girtie Carman, Willie Cowsert, Johnie Cowsert, and Lonnie Cowsert, besides a great host of other relatives and friends.

Sleep on dear one, in peaceful sleep, At heaven’s gate we soon shall meet. To enter in at heaven’s door,

Where grief and death shall come no more.

Funeral services were conducted by Brother Hartley of Dorrisville and the body was laid to rest in the Cowsert Cemetery. Dianne Johnson – Sunday, June 27, 1999 at 16:17:22 (PDT)

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William Crenshaw

Williamson County Pioneer, 96, Dies March 6, 1936

William Crenshaw, 96, who never married after he and his sweetheart had reportedly separated over the Lincoln-Douglas political campaigns of 1885 and 1860, died at the Herrin hospital Sunday night March 1, 1936, age 96 years 4 months and 26 days. Crenshaw championed Douglas; his sweetheart, Barbara Stroud, favored Lincoln. They quarreled and separated. She died years ago and was buried at Marion. Crenshaw, a pioneer resident of Williamson County, had been a patient at the hospital since August, 1929. William Crenshaw was born October 5, 1839 at Eagle Creek Township, Gallatin County, Illinois to Robert and Sarah Jane Crenshaw. He came with his parents to Williamson County in 1859 at the age of 20 years, and they settled west of Marion on several hundred acres of land that was named Crenshaw Crossing after their family. William, was called “Uncle Billy” by many who knew him and lived at Crenshaw Crossing and later in life moved to Carterville and Herrin. He was buried at the Herrin Cemetery.

Mary Jo Moore – Friday, June 04, 1999 at 08:06:52 (PDT)

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Martin V. Day

Obituary: A special to Republican-Leader Nov. 14, 1925 Creal Springs, Ill, Nov. 14.

Martin V. Day who died here Thursday was a Civil War veteran with a record that is most interesting. His funeral Sunday at 10 A. M. Marks the passing of another victim of the Andersosnville Prison. He was a son of Reverend George and Martha (Cagle) Day. His father was born in south Carolina and his mother in North Carolina. Our subject was born in Walker County, Alabama in 1845 and when only three years of age, came with his parents to Illinois. Locating near Columbus, Pope County, where government land was extensively entered. They remained there about ten years from which place they moved to a farm in Massac County where they remained only two years locating in Johnson County near the present site of Reevesville in 1859.

When the just call was made for volunteers to fight for the old flag, Mr. Day, then 16 years of age offered his service, was accepted and enlisted in Co. H, 56th Illinois Infantry. The regiment having been duly trained left Shawneetown via Paducah far the great Shiloh Tennessee battlefield and although not arriving in time for the fight they encouraging joined in the pursuit of the enemy which took them in the direction of Corinth, Miss. The enemy was driven well toward Holly Springs, Miss. but the Union forces dropped back upon Corinth previous to the battle of that place. Mr. Day’s regiment was ordered into camp on Clear Creek where on account of disability due largely to youthful age he was discharged and returned home. After health was restored, he re-enlisted in Co. E, 15th Kentucky cavalry at Paducah. He remained in this regiment more than nine months, during which time they were engaged in scout and guerilla fighting in Kentucky

When the time of service expired the regiment was discharged and our heroic young veteran re-enlisted the same hour in Paducah in Co. C, 13th Tennessee Cavalry for three years or until the close of the war. The organization completed their duty at Union City, Tennessee, where they remained until late in 1863, later being ordered to Fort Pillow where on April 12, 1864, the most severe battle in which our subject was engaged took place and in which he suffered some wounds and was captured by the enemy under General Forest. He spent about nine month in Andersonville, Ga. He was moved to Charleston, South Carolina about Christmas 1864 remaining but a short time when he with others were moved to the prison stockade outside the city, and later with other prisoners was taken to Augusta, Ga., where he remained until the end of the war. He was then released and reported back to the 6th Tennessee Cavalry, the 23th Cavalry having been consolidated the the 6th. After a thrilling and eventful service of four years, our subject was discharged at Pulaski, Tenn., in July 1865.

Coming home again Mr. Day still a young man, was married within a few years to Miss Josephine Parham in Russellville, Ky. And to this union six children were born with five still living who are William M. Day, F. H. Day and G. W. Day of Texas; MIss Deliah Day at home and Day (May?) in California.

His first wife died in 1884 and he was married a second time to Nellie Table who soon passed away. So again in 1890 he was married to Mahala Jennings who has been his faithful companion to the present. For many years he was a Methodist, but later, in 1908, united with the Baptist church at County Line near Grantsburg. He always voted the G. O. P. ticket and was always patriotic throughout.

HIs Civil War Record: at 16, enlisted in Co. H, 56th Illinois Infantry, left Shawneetown via Paducah. Battle of Shiloh, Tenn, April 6 -7, 1862. Joined pursuit of the enemy in the direction of Corinth, Miss; enemy driven toward Holly Springs, Miss; camped on Clear Creek; discharged due to illness.

Re-enlisted, Co. E, 15th Kentucky Cavalry at Paducah, Kentucky; 9 months as scout and guerilla fighting in Kentucky; when time of service expired the regiment was discharged.

Re-enlisted, Co. C, 13th/6th Tennesse Cavalry; 3 years or until close of war; completed duty at Union City, Tennesse; remained at Union City until late 1863; on April 12, 1864 at Fort Pillow most severe battle for Martin V. Day; he was wounded and captured by General Forrest’s troops.

Prisoner at Andersonville, GA until Christmas of 1864, moved to Charleston, SC, to a prison stockade outside of city; then taken to Augusta, GA until end of war.

Discharged at Pulaski, Tennesse, July 1865.

Ruth J. Day

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Ada Jean DePrizio

September 22 1932 – December 3 2000

Ada Jean Parsons, daughter of Clarence Parsons and Louise Wiley was born September 22 1932 in Kankakee Illinois. The family came to Chicago when

Ada Jean was young. She was educated in Chicago Public Elementary schools and graduated from Lucy Flower Technical Academy in 1951where she studied Home Economics. In 1952 she married Jim DePrizio son of Basilio DePrizio and Patricia Dora Caccucialo. Soon after, he was drafted into the Korean War. Upon his return the couple set up housekeeping in a small apartment on Spaulding St in North West Chicago. The couple spent the remainder of their married life in Chicago. They raised two children and enjoyed many nieces and nephews. In her later years Mrs. DePrizio enjoyed playing Bingo, visiting with her best friend Rose Cerri, doing needlecrafts and taking care of stray animals. She remained at home until her illness with Alzheimer’s disease, she then moved to the Elmwood Care Home in Elmwood Park Illinois where she had been a resident for the last 8 years. She died December 3 2000. She is survived by her husband Jim; her daughter Susan McKinstry of White South Dakota; her son James Neil (Laura) Iowa; her two grandson’s Paul and Kevin McKinstry of White South Dakota and her brother Neil Parsons. She is proceeded in death by her parents.

Sue McKinstry

Mrs. Filomana Duca

Marion Daily Republican Thursday Jan. 22, 1925 – page 1

Mrs. Duca Died Here Wednesday Funeral Services for Mrs. Filomona Duca Will be held here on Friday Afternoon

Mrs. Filomana Duca passed away at the home of her son, Mike Duca on North Madison street Wednesday evening at 9:50 p.m. the cause of death was asthma. The deceased was born in Italy on November 2, 1845 and came to this country with her parents, Mr and Mrs. Gratona Guafardo at an early age. She was united in marriage to Gratona Duca some some fifty years ago and to this union was born three children, two of whom are living in Marion, Mike Duca and Francis Duca, both of 617 North Madison street. The husband of the deceased preceded her in death some four years ago. Mrs. Duca is a member of the Roman Catholic Church of Herrin. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the family residence by Rev. Jack Valentine of Johnston City and interment will occur at the Maplewood cemetery in Marion.

Bailey Williams – Monday, September 06, 1999 at 19:20:10 (PDT)

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Lora Lee Elmore Emery

Lora Lee Elmore Emery, age 24, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2000, at 8:54 p.m., in the Barnes-Jewish Hospital of St. Louis, Missouri, after being invilved in an automobile accident near Marion.

She was born in Marion, Illinois, on February 26, 1976, the daughter of Robert Lee and Sharon Lee (Roberts) Elmore. Lora’s working Career was with Gentiva Health Services of Marion, as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Marion. Some of her other affiliations were with; The Southern Illinois Earth Science Club, The Saluki Booster Club, and she was a twelve year member of The Happy Hornets 4 H Club, serving as club leader for four years.

She is survived by her mother and father, Robert and Sharon Elmore of Marion; son, Zachary of Marion; great aunt, Mary L. Boyd of Marion, one great uncle and several cousins and numerous friends.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Charles Roberts on January 23, 1978 and Lorence Hampton on 18 October 2000.

The funeral service for Lora Lee Elmore Emery will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 2000, at the Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home of Marion, with Dr. Joey Brent and Rev. Danny Gray officiating. Interment will follow in the Maplewood Cemetery of Marion.

*Note: The above is from Lora’s memorial card from the funeral home. Lora was an active volunteer for many years at the WCHS. Her youth and zest for life was a contributing factor to the WCHS. Lora and Violet Grisham worked on many projects which still benefits genealogist and the WCHS today. We wish to express our sympathy to her family and note the loss our world has experienced by her passing.

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George Fowler

Monday October 6, 1924 Marion Daily Republican – page 1 George Fowler laid to rest at Herrin Sunday

George W. Fowler, former resident of Herrin, was buried at the Herrin city cemetery Sunday afternoon, Rev. I.M. Lyerla conducting the funeral service. Mr. Fowler was 86 years of age. He was one of the old residents of Herrin and a few years ago moved to Energy, where he resided at the time of his death. He had many relatives and frinds in Herrin and Williamson Couty, who mourn his departure.

Bailey Williams – Monday, September 06, 1999 at 19:14:40 (PDT)

Delores Dee Marie Reed Fozzard

Delores Dee Marie Reed Fozzard of Carterville, died Friday, Feb 28, 2003, at her home in Carterville, surrounded by members of her family. Dee was born Jun 2, 1931, in Carbondale. She was the daughter of Raymond and Helen Kelly Reed. Dee married Barney Fozzard, of Carterville on Dec. 27, 1948, at First Christian Church in Carterville. She leaves two sons and daughter in-laws Reed and Kay (Peterson) Fozzard, of Carterville and Randy and Lee Ann (Murphy) Fozzard of Phoenix, Ariz. Dee is also survived by four grandchildren, Pete and Kristy (Whitlow) Fozzard and Chris Fozzard all of Carterville, Rex Fozzard and Lois Fozzard of Phoenix, Ariz.: sister Marcelle (Reed) Rains Hock of Carterville; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Her parents and one sister, Wanda Reed Deaton Neely preceded her in death.

Dee was a retired florist and co-owner of Reed’s Florist in Carbondale and Carterville. Her great joys were her family, her home, and traveling. She spent many hours doing family genealogy research by helping people gather information on their families from Southern IL. Dee was a member of the Carterville First Baptist Church, Daughters of the American Revolution Daniel H. Brush Chapter Carbondale, Daughters of the Colonial Wars, Daughters of Colonial Dames, Descendants of the Indian Wars, War of 1812, and Friends of the Youngers. She served on the boards of the Carterville Public Library and Genealogy Society of Southern IL.

Dee’s wishes were to have her remains donated to the Mayo Foundations in Rochester, Minn. for medical research. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. “Friends are quite Angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering to fly.” In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice of Southern IL, 1110 N. Johnson, Marion, IL. 62959, the First Baptist Church in Carterville and the Carterville Public Library. Riggin-Pillatsch Funeral Home in Cartervlle is in charge of the arrangements.

George Freeman Furlong

Marion Daily Republican 30 Nov 1922

George Freeman Furlong died 30 Nov 1922 following operation for appendicitis. Born 5 Oct 1859, son of George Furlong. Married 1) Mary Ann Willeford and had children: Dennis of San Bernadino, CA.; Mrs. Oza Barfield of Pine Bluff, AR.; Roy of Kankakee. Ralph and Mrs. Kate Edwards preceeded him in death. He married 2) Frances Jackson Willeford, a cousin to his first wife and had children: Mrs. Wilma Anderson and Miss Cecil at home. Survived by brothers and sisters: Mrs. Will Chaney of near Crab Orchard, Charles of Osage,CA. Pierce of Pittsburg, Foelix W. of near Marion, Mrs. Anna TTate (?) of St.Louis and Mrs. Elizabeth Gulledge, the mother of Vernela and B.Glen Gulledge of Marion. Charla Schroeder Murphy – Monday, September 06, 1999 at 13:13:57 (PDT)

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Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Gill

Funeral Held

The remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Gill, who died in St. Louis Monday at the home of her son, J.D. Gill, arrived in Marion Wednesday noon and were taken to Union Grove, where funeral services were held, which were attended by the family and sorrowing friends. Mrs. Gill was born in Tennessee on June 12, 1846 and died March 14, 1921, age 76 years and 9 months, after several months of suffering with cancer. She was well known and loved by her neighbors and friends. She passed away in St. Louis where she had made her home for several years with her sons. Mrs. gill was a widow, as God saw best to call her husband home several years ago. From her youth she was a devoted Christian and will be missed by her loved ones and friends. She is survived by three brothers, Sam, Albert and Dave Sherertz of Marion and three sons, J.D., Audie and Fred Gill of St. Louis and one daughter, Mrs. Etta Moore of Marion. There are 16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Mary Jo Moore – Sunday, April 18, 1999 at 20:47:40 (PDT)

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Louisa Goodman

Louisa, daughter of Phelix and Lucinda Goodman was born January 5, 1841 in Williamson County, Illinois, grew to womanhood and spent her life principally in this community. She was married to Elias Crain about the year 1859 and thus the two set sail together laboring for each other’s happiness, but hardly had they become settled and happy when a dark cloud hovered over them like the one that now rests over the loved home today. The War of the Sixties arose that called for men among them was her husband who answered his country’s call and died in the service of his country and troubles anew began. With two children, the fruit of this union was she left to make her way in the world sustaining her losses and bearing her crosses. She longed for a friend in this hour of need which she found was Jesus. Embracing him about 58 years ago at old Pleasant Hill Church and was baptized into fellowship of that body from which she came by letter to this Palestine Baptist Church in 1865 remaining a faithful member until Jesus said it’s enough.

Charla Schroeder Murphy

Alice Louise Grant

Alice Louise Grant, Marion – Alice L. Grant, 98, passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003, in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. She was born northeast of Marion, at the family farm, on July 23, 1905, the sixth child of Elijah Lodge and Sarah Ella (O’Neal) Grant. Miss Grant was a graduate of Marion High School. After graduation she enrolled at Southern Illinois Normal University from 1922 until 1924. Miss Grant was an educator, following her father, uncles, great-uncles and great-great uncles into the field of education. After graduation she began her teaching career in 1925 in Marion. In 1927 she transferred to the University of Illinois where she received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. In 1929, she began her long career as an English teacher at West Frankfort High School. She continued her studies over the years attending Columbia University, University of Washington Seattle, University of Connecticut and the University of Colorado. After her retirement from West Frankfort High School she taught university English for ten years at Southeast Missouri University. She finally retired after forty-nine years of teaching. In 1964, she was honored with the Illinois Teacher of the Year Award. Miss Grant was a member of many professional, historical and civic organizations including Delta Kappa Gamma, AAUW, the Daniel Brush Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Illinois Territory Chapter of U.S. Daughters of 1812, the Thomas Tugwell Chapter Daughters of American Colonist, and the Dennis Carratt Chapter of the Colonial Dames of the 17th Century. Her fervent interest in history and genealogy dictated her membership in several genealogy societies. She was president and founder of the Southern Illinois Genealogy Society. She also was past president and lifelong member of the Grant-Lee Association of Southern Illinois, Missouri, Indiana and Kentucky. She was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church of Marion. She is survived by her sister, Ruth Grant of Marion; seven nieces and nephews, Elizabeth Loomis, Nanette Cottingham, Wendell E. Grant, Mary Jane Estrada, John D. Grant, Richard L. Grant and William L. Grant; seventeen great-nieces and great-nephews; fourteen great-great nieces and great-great-nephews; other family members; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Elijah on April 28, 1943 and Sarah Ella on Oct. 2, 1961; two sisters, Hessie Lelle Grant on Nov. 29, 1964, and Mary Caroline Grant on Oct. 3, 1994; three brothers, Eugene F. Grant on May 15, 1969; Wendell Leon Grant on July 3, 1980, Lodge Grant on June 19, 1994; and a niece, Nancy M. Grant York on Aug. 1, 1997. Miss Grant followed the advice of her father throughout her career, “Think like a man, look like a girl, act like a lady, and work like a dog.” The funeral for Alice L. Grant will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, at the Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home of Marion, with the Rev. Victor Long officiating. Burial will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery of Marion. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held between the hours of 4 until 8 p.m. today at Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home.

Joy Grant

Mrs. Joy Grant, 63, of 1105 W. Stockton died at the Marion Memorial Hospital Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 2:05 p.m.. She was born in Williamson County on July 19, 1915 to Charlie Morgan adn Modona Jones Morgan. She was married to Ivan Grant in Paducah, KY on Oct. 7, 1939. He survives. Survivors include two children, Sgt. Wendell Grant of Tuscon, Arizona and Mrs. Ron (Wanda) Donkin of West Frankfort; four grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Claude (Afton) McKinnis of Carterville; five brothers, Reuban Morgan of Marion, Carl Morgan of Goreville, Iva Lee Morgan of Tunnel Hill, Bruce Morgan and Clifton Morgan both of Marion. One sister, Ruth Lovelace preceded her in death. She was a homemaker, a member of the Welcome Sewing Club and an ordained minister of the Pentecostal Church and a member of the Eastern Star in Marion. Funeral services will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home with Rev. Claude Childers and Rev. Kenneth McNeely officiating. Burial will be in the East Liberty Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today.

Cheryl

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Wesley Vernell Hampton

Wesley V. Hampton, 82, died June 18, 1998, in Orland, California. Fureral services were held June 24 in Orland. Wesley was a veteran of World War II, a member of the Baptist Church, a Graduate of Carterville High School and a retired machinist. He was born 26 November 1915, in the Hampton Settlement of Williamson County, the son of Anthony and Ethel(Watson)Hampton. Survivors include his wife, Lorell Hampton of Orland; one sister, Naomi Hampton Manereing of Carbondale; one brother and sister-in-law, Virgil A. and Marguerite Hampton of Herrin; two daughters and one son-in-law, Gale and Gary Powner of Indianapolis, Indinia and Gwendolyn Whittington of Clayton, North Carolina; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary A. and Mary Linda Hampton of Locus Grove, Virginia; and 10 grand-children. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Lola (Long) Hampton, and one son, Vernell Hampton.

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Ralph W. Harris

Marion Daily Republican October 5 1982 Ralph W. Harris, 77

Marion Attorney Ralph W. Harris 77 of 1910 Julianne Dr. died at 7:30 a.m. Monday at Marion Memorial Hospital. Mr. Harris was the senior partner in the law firm of Harris-Lambert and Wilson in Marion. He was admitted to the bar in Indiana on Dec 8, 1932 and in Illinois on Dec. 14 1933 after attending the University of Illinois, Sangamon College in Springfield, the University of Illinois in Chicago, and graduating from Lincoln College of Law in Springfield. He attended school in the Marion School system and graduated from high school in East St. Louis. Before entering law school, he worked for the late Harry W. Bracy. Mr. Harris served as assistant state’s attorney and at a very young age was elected as a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He was a member of the Illinois and American Bar Associations and was chosen from the State of Illinois to serve on the Civil Practice Act Committee. Under former Governor Green, Mr. Harris was chosen to serve on the parole board. Other positions which Mr. Harris held throughout his career include serving as past president of the Williamson County Bar Association and membership in the Missouri Athletic Club, Marion Masonic Lodge No. 89 A.F. and A.M.,the Williamson County Shrine Club, Knight Templer, East ST. Louis Consistory of Shrine, the Elks Club BPOE No. 800, Knights of Phithyia, Marion Eagles Club, and was a Republican precinct committeeman for 12 years. Mr. Harris also was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was born Nov. 20 1904 in Creal Springs to Willis T. and Emma Schafer Harris. He was married to the former Edna Huffmaster on Oct. 30,1933 in Springfield, and she survives. Also surviving are two children, Willis T. Harris of Virden, Ill., and Mrs. Milton (Sue) Moake of Biloxi, Miss., five granchildren, Kimberly Ann Tomasetti of Korea, Deborah Sue Moake, Dallas Texas, Sandra Kay Moake and Steven Dale Moake, both of Austin Texas. and Ralph W. Harris II of Virden; one brother, John L. HARRIS Marion; and four sisters, Mrs. Winifred Perry, Mrs. Mayme Debruin and Mrs. Alice Wheeler, all of Marion, and Mrs. Ferne Harris Hunsehe of Phoenix, Ariz He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, James P. and Harry, and Willie who died in infancy, and two sisters, Minnie SANDERS, and Carolyn who also died in infancy. Funeral services for Mr. Harris will be held at 2p.m. Thursday at Mitchell-Hughes with Dr. Phillip Harris of Nashville, Tenn. and Elder Gordon Lambert officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cememtery. Visitation will be held from 4-9 pm. Wednesday at the funeral home. Those who wish may make contributions to the Diabetes Society. Mr. Harris is not a relative of mine. However I did find this and several other obituary’s in some family papers. I enter this in the hope that it will help another researcher.

Susan McKinstry

JoAnn Ladd Hatfield

Herrin – JoAnn Hatfield, 67, died at 1:47 p.m. Friday, January 26, 2001, at Marion Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hatfield was born December 19, 1933 in Mannington, KY. to John H. and Dorothy P. (Wade) Ladd.

She married Earl Hatfield on March 13, 1953 in Piggot, Ark. He survives. She was retired from the Learning Resource Center at John A. Logan College. She was a member of Energy Methodist Church and co-founder of the Southern Illinois Genealogy Society, the Historical Society, a member of the Crab Orchard Boat and Yacht Club. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed crafts, painting and camping.

She was preceded in death by her father, one sister, Jean Gail Ladd, one special nephew, Robert Michael Guill and sister-in-law Barbara Hammonds.

Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. today, January 29, 2001, at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. The Rev. Don Colson will officiate. Visitation was held Sunday, January 28, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Herrin City Cemetery.

*Note: the above is from JoAnn’s obiturary in the Southern Illinoisan newspaper. JoAnn will be missed at the WCHS for her sunny smile and dedication to the history and genealogy of Williamson County. She had been an member and volunteer at the WCHS since its beginings, her health problems keeping her from the WCHS at times.

A true expression of loss we can not explain, a spoke is broken from our wheel which can not be replaced. Our deepest sympathy to her family and friends. The world of genealogy has lost a true friend.

Andrew Henry

The Post, Marion Illinois Monday October 31, 1925 Andrew Henry Andrew, the son of James F. and Mary Crain Henry, was born at Bainbridge Illinois, January 15, 1861. In 1887, he was united in marriage with Alice Canady who departed this life March 5, 1894. To this union three chidren were born, Ruth, Mrs. S.E. Scott of Herrin; Rie, Mrs. S.J. Buress of Marion, and a third daughter dying in infancy. On February 6, 1906, he was united in marriage to Martha Bowen, who is left to mourn the loss of her husband. He leaves one sister, Miss Hattie Henry of Carterville, R3; three other sisters preceeding him, as follows; Mrs. E.C. Jones, Carbondale; Mrs. J.S. Jones of Marion; and Mrs. John Hathaway of Johnson City, Illinois. Mr. Henry professed faith in Christ in October 1925 andd was a faithful Christian ready to go when his master called. He passed away Saturday morning October 29 at seven o’clock. Funeral services were held from the family home in Herrin Sunday afternoon with Rev. George Hudson officiating, and internment was made in the Herring Cemetery. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful, testifying to the great love and esteem in which he and his family were held. They were carried to the Cemetery and tenderly arranged on the mound by sympathetic friends of the family. A large concourse of people attended the services and followed the beir to it’s last resting place in God’s Half Acre

Tami P. Ramsey

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E.J. Henson

[This was actually written by the deceased, before he passed on]

E.J. Henson was born in East Tennessee on May 3rd 1849, came to Illinois in the year of 1874. In that same year was married to Mary Ann Carter. To this union was born 7 children as follows: Willis, Sneed, Gilbert, James, Charity, Elnora and Mattie Henson. Two of this fruitage with their mother have been called to that heavenly home that awaits us who live for our Lord and master. In the year 1877 I was saved by grace in the blood of our blessed Lord and savior Jesus Christ. I joined Fairview Baptist Church as a charter member and I have tried to live for my Master. I am (at this writing) praying for my dear children and loved ones everywhere that they may come to our Lord and be saved while its called to day, may God be with you all. Farewell to one and all (request) read this at my funeral (Goodbye). And on October 19, 1933 he, after a long period of much suffering fell asleep at the age of 84 yrs, 5 months, 16 day. He will be missed in the Church and community.

Charla Schroeder Murphy

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Lora Della Hill

Lora Della Hill [nee Head]-born 1878 in Williamson Co Illinois to Lovet and Mary Ann Locklier Head. Died May 15, 1936 in Anna State Hospital, Anna, Illinois. Interment at Anna State Hospital on May 16, 1936. Survived by sister Stella Ramsey, Naylor, Mo, and brother Audie Head, Shawneetown, Ill.

Death Certificate. Pat Ramsey Chitty – Saturday, October 16, 1999 at 18:13:58 (PDT)

William Head

Wm.[known as Audie] Head of 113 Roosevelt Ave, Shawneetown, died in Loretta Nursing Home at Shawneetown Friday, January 18, at 1 p.m. of cerebral hemorrhage. He had only been sick a few days. Mr. Head was 80 years old and was a retired carpenter and laborer. His parents were Lovet and Mary Ann Locklier Head. He was born in Gallatin Co October 2, 1892 . He was married to Mary Elizabeth Hise February 8, 1921 at Shawneetown who survives. Two children preceded him in death as did parents and 2 sisters Lora D. Hill, and Stella Ramsey. He had lived his entire life in Gallatin Co. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Jack Hall of Shawneetown officiating. Interment was in Callicott Cemetery in Pond Settlement Community. Edwards Funeral Home was in Charge of arrangements.

24 January 1974 Pat Ramsey Chitty – Saturday, October 16, 1999 at 18:01:54 (PDT)

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Ezra Heltsley

Ezra Heltsley was born on October 12, 1880 in Kentucky. He died on April 3, 1961 in Marion, Illinois. His first wife was Levina GUILL. She died April 30, 1951. His second wife was Ellen MIFFLEN. She died on June 25, 1955. He was a member of three churches; Hickory Grove, Fountain Church and Pleasant Grove Church. He had seven children. five sons and two daughters. The sons are; Jesse Albert,Jefferson Bertman, James Lowell, Edward Eugene & Frank Lowden. The daughters are Jewell Edna PARTON and Anna Louise HODGES. His parents were James Madison and Lydia WELBORN Heltsey. His brothers were Pearl, and Robert Ben Heltsley and his sisters were Verna Mae, Ida, and Bessie. Susan McKinstry

Jesse Albert Helstley

Marion Daily Republican

Jesse Albert Heltsley Died Tuesday, January 10,1950 Jesse Albert Heltsley, Route 2, Marion, passed away Tuesday at 12:05 am at his home. He was 47 years, 6 mnths, and 23 days of age. Mr. Heltsley was the son of Ezra and Levina GUILL HELTSLEY and was born June 17, 1902 in Marion. He was married to Pearl WESTMORELAND on October 26, 1921 in Marion and she survives. He is also survived by four daughters; Mrs. Wilam MOTSINGER, Miss Dorothy HELTSLEY of Marion, Mrs. Katheryne FORD of Creal Springs and Sue Ann at home; four sons Harry Lee of the U.S. Army and Jackie,Dale and Carl at home. There are three grandchildren. Mr. Heltsley also leaves two sisters, Mrs Jewell PARTON and Mrs. Anna HODGES of Marion and three brothers; James of Marion and Frank and Eugene of Delavan. Mr. Heltsley was an auto mechanic and had previously been a coal miner. He had served as a private in the Army, and was a member of the American Legion. The body will be in state at the Frick Funeral Home until the hour of the funeral. Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending word from the son in the service.

Susan McKinstry

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Ephraim Herrin

Funeral Notice Ephraim Herrin Born Oct. 18, 1843 Died Jan. 5, 1918 Aged 74 years, 2 months and 17 days Funeral from the residence, Tuesday, January 8, 1918 at 2 o’clock p.m., conducted by Rev. G.W. Osteen. Interment in Stotlar cemetery. Friends of the family invited Martha Canopy – Wednesday, June 02, 1999 at 08:24:38 (PDT)

Andrew Jackson Herrin

Funeral Notice Andrew Jackson Herrin Born in Hopkinsville, Ky., February 18, 1817 Died: In Herrin, ILL., July 6, 1901, aged 84 years, 4 months and 18 days. Funeral from residence at 4 p.m., Sunday, July 7, 1901. Services at cemetery. Interment at Stotalr Cemetery. Friends of the family invited. Martha Canopy – Wednesday, June 02, 1999 at 08:17:53 (PDT)

William Pleasant Holmes

A Loved One Fold Arms To Rest

William Holmes, better known as “Uncle Bill”, the son of John and Elizabeth Holmes was born April 6, 1876, East of Creal Springs, Illinois, and departed this life, August 13, 1954, at the home of his son, Bennie Holmes in Creal Springs, age 78 years, 4 month and 7 days. He was united in marriage to Emma Upchurch, New Burnside, IL, October 21, 1894, who preceded him in death eight years ago. To this union 12 children were born, Elvis, Douglas, Bennie and Orbie all of Creal Springs, Illinois, Louie of Peoria, and J.D. of Carbondale, six daughters namely are: Mrs. Sinda Tanner, Harrisburg; Mrs. Lola Tanner, Pittsburg; Mrs. Pearl Ward, Vancouver, Washington, Mrs. Lura Lambert, Pittsford, New York; Mrs. Jeanette Hurly, Ozark, Illinois; and Vernetta who died in infancy. Also one brother, LeRoy Holmes, Marion, Illinois; and three sisters, Mrs. Samantha Loless and Mrs. Anna Powell both of Creal Springs, and Mrs. Vina Cagle of Anna, Illinois. Three sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. He also leaves in deep sorrow 33 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and a host of distant relation and breaved friends. He was a farmer during his life, and after retiring came to live in Creal Springs 20 years ago. He became a child of God by that wonderful born again experience 60 years ago. All thru this three score years of Christian service he has lived a very consecrated Saint of Christ, always standing solid as a rock for what was Holy and right. He would not waver in the faith of God, and talking about the Lord was not only to his rejoicing but it added happiness to those he came in contact. He set examples and layed the pattern for sinners to turn from sin and go rejoicing to Heaven. After moving to Creal Springs, he attended the church of God where he was not only attentive, but loyal and a great blessing. These closing word in verse are exemplary of how this precious father and Child of the King lived. A loving father has gone to rest, Our loss is Heaven’s welcome guest. This precious saint from earth is gone, But his useful deeds will live on and on. He joined God’s army many years ago, With christ he marched thru the valley low. This soldier of christ leaves service well done, And his great reward is a crown well won. Dear firends and loved one, do now prepare, To meet this dear one in peace over there. If he was here that would be his plea– “Be Ready To Die, And Live Eternally”

Linda Holmes White – Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 16:09:58 (PDT)

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Leon Issler

Born February 18, 1929 Marion, Illinois Passed Away At E. Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, Louisiana Sunday, April 18, 1992 Aged 64 years and 2 months Services Held at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home Thursday, April 22, 1993 1:30 P.M. Clergyman: Rev. Bill Boyer Interment: Maplewood Cemetery Marion, Illinois

Cheryl

Miss Effie May Ivy

Miss Ivy Died from Tuberculosis Death from Tuberculosis on Wednesday claimed Miss Effie May Ivy, North Garfield Street. She was the only daughter of Arch Ivy, Marion teamster. Miss Ivy was born near Creal Springs on August 1, 1881 and at the time of death was 41 years, 7 months and 13 days. Her mother died 21 years ago. Funeral services at the home at 7:30 Thursday evening conducted by Rev. J.W. McKinney with interment by the side of her mother on Friday at Walnut Grove, three and a half miles southeast of Creal Springs. The Odd Fellows of which Mr. Ivy is an active member, have been requested to attend the funeral services this evening at the home.

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Paul E. Jackson

Paul E. Jackson, 80 Paul E. Jackson, 80, of Oak Forest, Ill., formerly of Marion, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1989, at St James Hospital in Chicago Heights. He was retired from maintenance work with the Bell Fibre Corp. Mr. Jackson was born June 1, 1909, in Marion, the son of the late Orange and Mary Travelstead Jackson. He was married to Naomi R. Hunt on Dec. 24, 1930. She died in 1978. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. James (Kay) Fotopoulas of Oak Forest, Ill.; three brothers, Eugene Jackson of St. Louis; Loren K. Jackson of Marion and Nathan L. Jackson of Jackson, Mo.; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by a son, Thomas P. Jackson and a brother, Claude Jackson. Funeral services wil be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1990, at the Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 2, 1990, at the Funeral Home. Paul E. Jackson Funeral services for Paul E. Jackson were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1990 at the Motchell Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. Rev. Ron Cremeens officiated. Soloist was Diana Crosson and Mrs. George Sims was accompanist. Musical selections were “Beyond the Sunset,” “In The Garden” and “Amazine Grace.” Pall bearers were Joey Clark, Danny Mahoney, Dennis Mahoney, Loren Jackson, Lee Jackson and Don Jackson. Burial in Rose Hill.

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Thomas Jones

Pinkneyville, Perry Co.,IL Died 10 Sep 1900

Thomas Jones, son of Mr.and Mrs. Kit Jones, was born in Washington County 28 Jun 1861. In 1892 he married his cousin, Miss Maud (Amanda M.) Jones in KY. to this union were born two daughters, Della and Jessie, and two sons, George and Valley. For the past eight years he had been making his home in this county and up to his death was working Mrs. Beck’s farm southeast of here. On 4 Jul he received a paralytic stroke on the left side and Monday morning after getting his team ready preparatory to taking his children to school he was visited with another stroke which ended his life. The remanins were taken to Washington County where the Rev. Alexander Rice conducted the funeral services and the body laid to rest in the Concord cemetery. His father and wife and four children, two brothers, three sisters, one half brother, one half sister are left to mourn his death.

Charla Schroeder Murphy – Saturday, September 18, 1999 at 22:20:23 (PDT)

Mrs. Dillie J. Jones

Pittsburg, Williamson Co., IL Died 31 Apr 1914

Mrs. Dillie J. Jones was born in Perry County 4 Feb. 1893. She was married to Oral Fowler 5 Jun 1912. She professed her hope in Christ five years ago, up to which she lived faithfully. When she kissed her mother and husband good by she told them that God would take care of her. About an hour before she died she told her husband she wanted her baby called Oral Le Fern. She leaves to mourn her death, a husband, father and mother, a sister and three brothers. She was loved by all her many friends. Charla Schroeder Murphy – Saturday, September 18, 1999 at 22:14:03 (PDT)

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Mrs. Minerva Ellen Jones

Marion Daily Republican July 9 1943 Death Claims Mrs. Jones-Elderly Widow Succumbed To Illnes In Hospital Thusday Evening

Mrs. Minerva Ellen Jones of 502 South Midway St. Widow of William Perry Jones, passed away in the Herrin hospital at 6:20 pm Thursday. Mrs Jones 77 was born December 10 1865 in Jefferson County to Jeff and Patricia Epperson Clark. She was married in Jefferson County to Mr Jones who died in 1907 but Marion had been her home the past 35 years. Surviving are two daughters. Mrs. Verna Hester and Mrs Goldie Green of Chicago and five sons. Clifford of Chicago. Albert, Guy and William C of Marion and Everett of the US Navy. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mrs Jones was a member of the Second Baptist Church where funeral services will be conducted at 2pm Sunday by the pastor Rev. Kyle Wyatt. Interment will take place in Old Rose Hill Cememtary. Until the funeral hour the body will be in state at the home of William C Jones 406 South Midway St. Marion. Susan McKinstry – Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at 18:43:38 (PST)

Mrs. Verna Mae Jones

Monday, August 29, 1960 Mrs. Verna Mae Jones Dies At Hospital

Mrs. Verna Mae Jones, 73 501 S Aikman died Sunday at 7:50 a.m. in the Marion Memorial Hospital following a heart attack. She was taken ill Thursday evening at her home. Born at Greenville, Kentucky August 17,1887 she was the daughter of the late James and Lydia Welborn Heltsley. She was first married to Finis HODGE who died in 1917. She later married William C. Jones who died in 1944. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Esther Hoffman, Granite City; and Mrs. Glenn (Lorene) Mathis, Plainwell, Michigan; four sons, Maurice Hodge, Donsel and William A. Jones of Marion. and Ralph Jones of ST. Charles, Missouri; eleven grandchildren, five great grandchildren; also three brothers, Ben, Pearl, and Ezra Heltsley, all of Marion. Mrs. JONES was a member of the Second Baptist Church where funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. A former pastor, Rev. T.R. BROWN of DuQuoin will officate. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Mitchell Funeral Home.

Susan McKinstry

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Mary Iva Keeton

Pinckneyville, Illinois, 1957 Name of Newspaper Unknown

Mary Iva Keeton Former Resident Dies in Carbondale

Mary Iva Keeton passed away at the Dr’s Hospital at Carbondale, IL, December 30, 1957. She was 76 years old at the time of her death. She was born in Whitesville, Ky in 1881. She moved to Pinckneyville in 1930 from Kentucky. Mrs. Keeton lived in Carbondale about 20 years. Surviving her are one son Damon Keeton, who lived with his mother in Carbondale and one daughter, Mrs. Dean Bartle and one Grand Daughter, Mary Dean. She belonged to the Pinckneyville Womans Club and the Walnut Street Baptist Church in Carbondale. The body was taken to the church at 12:00 noon Thursday, January 2, and lay in state there until time of the service which was at 1:30 pm at the First Methodist Church in Pinckneyville. Burial was in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Jacqueline Snyder King – Monday, January 10, 2000 at 20:47:12 (PST)

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William Oscar Kelley

William Oscar Kelley, son of J.R. and Josephine Kelley was born March 1, 1882 and departed this life December 2nd 1916 at the age of 34 yrs, 9 mths and 1 day. He was married to Miss Merril Hood Dec 24, 1913 and thus the two as one boat set sail on life’s matrimonial sea, but how short the voyage, for as with one grand leap he left the highest deck of his earthly vessel to take his stand by the waters of the Rine of life flowing from the throne of God and the lamb. He embraced the religion of Jesus Christ in the year 1914 and united with the First Baptist Church of […andville] and lived a devoted consistent Christian life to such an extant that on the 2nd Sunday in November 1915 the Church exalted him to the office of Deacon which office he filled well purchasing to himself a good degree. But his life work is ended. A part of his record is here but one complete is now in high heaven. So in this hour of sorrow and gloom we bow in submission to God above who doeth all things well but how great is our loss. The pastor has lost a loyal brother, the church a faithful member, the community a good citizen, the parents an always obedient son, remainder of the family a darling brother and friend, the now lonely wife a devoted husband. Leaving a wife, father, mother, 2 bros, 2 sisters and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. But how sweet it will be in that beautiful land, so free from all sorrow and pain with songs on our lips.

Charla Schroeder Murphy

Laura Kerr

In Memory of Laura Kerr Date of Birth, January 15, 1896 Date of Death, June 13, 1947 Place of Services First Baptist Church 2 o’clock, June 15, 1947 Minister: Rev. Thomas W. Nelson Rev. S.M. Foulon Place of Burial Maplewood Cemetery Casketbearers: Don Rader Evan Rader Herman Owens Clifford Owens Carl Owens Pat Douglas Musis: Maller Funeral Home Trio Selections: “If We Never Meet Again” “I Won’t Have to Cross Jordan Alone” “In the Garden” Miss Helen Longbons, Organist Maller Funeral Home, Marion, Illinois

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Mrs. Hannah Rebecca Klape [Klope]

Mrs. Hannah Rebecca Klape, daughter of E.Y. and Mary J. Harris Atwood was born in Williamson County, August 14, 1878 at the old homeplace where she died April 1, 1932 at 6:40 am age 53 years, 7 months and 17 days.

She was converted at an early age and joined the Davis Prairie Church. Later she moved her membership to Fair View Baptist Church. She lived a faithful Christian life until her death. She was married to Thomas Klope March 9th, 1902. To this union 8 children were born hence she leaves to mourn her death her husband and eight children: Mrs. Alonzo Hanks of Marion, Route 3; Mrs. Raymond McGuire of Marion, Route 2; Mr. Lester Klape of Alton, Illinois; Levi, Susie, Mable and Eula Mae at home and ten grandchildren. Her father and two brothers, Miles and Rolen Atwood and two sisters, Lillian Atwood and Dovie Parks have preceeded her in death.

She also leaves to mourn her death her aged mother and one brother and four sisters, Mr. M.W. Atwood of West Frankfort, Illinois; Mrs. Nancy Dougherty of Thomasville, Illinois, Mrs. Martha Arvin of Pembroke, Kentucky; Mrs. Mary Cushman of Marion, Route 1; Mrs. Georgia Pully, Marion, Illinois and a host of relatives and friends.

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Jessie Kobler

Marion, Williamson, IL Died 3 Nov 1981

Jessie Kobler, 86, died Tuesday 3 Nov 1981 at Marion Memorial Hospital. She was born in Pinckneyville, 12 Aug 1895 to Tom and Amanda Jones. She was married to Dan Kobler, who preceded her in death. Mrs.Kobler was a memeber of the Pittsburg Missionary Baptist Church. Burual will be in Union Grove Cemt.

Charla Schroeder Murphy – Saturday, September 18, 1999 at 22:51:22 (PDT)

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William Louis LaBotte

Obituary, published Tuesday July 5, 1966, The Marion Daily Republican, front page:

William LaBotte Dies Sunday William Louis LaBotte, 76, Route 1, Marion died at 3:50 p.m. Sunday at the Marion Memorial Hospital. He was born June 23, 1891 in Murphysboro, the son of John and Kate Wills LaBotte. LaBotte married Flora Drury in Marion on January 22, 1912. He was a member of the Cedar Grove Methodist Church and the United Mine Workers of America Local No. 9754. LaBotte, a retired miner, was preceded in death by his parents and one son. He leaves his wife, one son, Clifford. L. LaBotte of San Francisco; two daughters, Mrs. Don (Emma) Eastman of Kankakee; and Mrs. James (Helen) Fuller of Marion; three brothers, Noah and Jake LaBotte, both of Marion; and Harry LaBotte of Johnston City; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Jack of Marion and Mrs. Katie Parola of Richardson, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Mitchell Funeral Home. Rev. James T. Bryant will officiate. Burial will be in the Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Mitchell Funeral Home in Marion after 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Diane LaBotte-Richardson

Mrs. Sarah Ann Lance

Marion Daily Republican October 27, 1948 Mrs. Lance Died Tuesday Marion Rt. 1 Resident Passed Away at Age of 89

Mrs. Sarah Ann Lance, Marion Rt. 1, widow of John Henry Lance who died in 1934 passed away Tuesday at 2 p.m. Mrs. Lance was born in WIlliamson County Jan. 19. 1859 and was 89 years old. She was the daughter of James and Mary Henson Boles. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ed Bowman, Mrs. Sam Jack and Mrs. Grover Taylor, one foster son David Presley all of Marion and one foster daughter Mrs. Cecil Boles who lives in Missouri. She also leaves five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was mamber of the Spillertown Baptist Church where funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Friday. Burial will follow in Freedom Cemetery. The body will remain at the Maller Funeral Home until late Wednesday night when it will be removed to the family home. Bailey Williams < baileywilliams@home.com > – Tuesday, August 10, 1999 at 20:24:35 (PDT)

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Mrs. Virginia Pauline Crain Lanham

Baby Died As Mother Was Being Buried Sunday March 25, 1935

Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia Pauline Crain Lanham, wife of George Lanham of Chicago, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Caesar Crain of this city, who passed away Wednesday were held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock from the First Christian Church with the Rev. Warner Muir officiating. Mrs. Alene Garrigus, accompanied at the organ by Miss Helen Longbons, sang, Flee as a Bird, and The Lord is my Shepherd. Floral tributes were carried by Dorthea Storme, Lola Pearl Heltsley, Cleo Crain, Evelyn Singleton, Kathryn Moore, Bernice, Eva Jean and Chloe Murray, Mrs. John Crain, Mrs. Carl Franklin and Virginia Woodard. The casket was carried by Lloyd and Wesley Lanham, George Woodard, Carl Franklin, Lester Wimberly and Ceville Whittington.Interment was made in Maplewood Cemetery.

Deceased was born May 21, 1912, in Marion, and was 22 years, 9 months and 9 days of age. Besides her parents and husband, four small daughters survive, although the baby was ill at the time of it’s mother’s passing and just as the funeral cortege was leaving the home of the bereaved parents, for the church, a telegram came stating the little Virginia, aged only eight months, had joined the young mother in death. Three surviving daughters are, Shirley Jean, Kathryn Ann and Helen. Brothers and sisters surviving are Charles Crain of St. Louis, Helen, Hazel and Mary Louise Crain of Chicago; Jack, Carl, Bobby, Jean, Billy and Charles Crain of this city. Marion Post

Mary Jo Moore – Wednesday, June 30, 1999 at 10:19:28 (PDT)

Tom Lauder

Tom Lauder Died Thursday Native of Scotland, Who Lived In Carterville 60 Years, to Be Buried Sunday Oct. 23, 1936

Thomas Lauder, 88, died at his home at 215 East Illinois Street in Carterville at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. Deceased was a native of Scotland, but came to America 65 years ago and had lived in Carterville for 60 years. For the last 56 years he had lived in the home where he died. He is survived by five married children, his wife having preceded him in death eight years ago. Mr. Lauder was a prominent Odd Fellow and that organization will have charge of his funeral which will be held from the Christian Church at Carterville at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 25, with Rev. Charles Stalker of Tamaroa, his former pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

M.J. Moore – Friday, July 09, 1999 at 18:51:45 (PDT)

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Clyde Washington Lee

Clyde was born 29 Apr 1896 in Williamson County to Neri James Lee and Amanda Mariah (Lewis) Lee and died 17 Nov 1991 in Herrin, IL. He was married to the former Lois Walker of Carterville, IL. on 21 Mar 1915. Clyde and Lois were married 64 years living most that time on their farm north of Pittsburg, IL. Clyde was a farmer and coal miner, working in the coal mines at the age of 14 years. Four daughters were born to them, three surviving: Cleottus Mae Lee, wife of Guy Midgett; Patricia Ann Lee, wife of Eugene Ramsey; and Sue Allyn Lee, wife of Charles Schroeder. A daughter, Vivian Lelle Lee proceeded her parents in death in 1919. Clyde married for a second time to Mrs. Hazel Ragen in 1980, she surviving him. Service will be held at the Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home and burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.

George W. Little

Marion Daily Republican February 8, 1962 George W. Little Dies In Sturgis, Ky.

George W. Little, Sturgis, Ky., 70, retired coal miner, uncle of William LIttle of Route 5. Marion and James Little, Johnston City, died at 12 p.m. Thursday in the Veterans Hospital, Mation, Ill. He was a veteran of World War I.

He was born in Union County, Ky November 17, 1891 the son of the late Isaac and Sarah McDaniel Little.

Survivors are a brother, Grant Little, Sturgis, Ky.; nephews, William and James Little and Ray Little of Aurora.

Funeral service at 3 p.m. Saturday will be at Mitchell Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. J.W. Hogg and the Rev. L.G. Hartley. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

date: 4/29/2000 name: Candyce Little

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Grant Thomas Little

Marion Daily Republican June 8, 1967

Services for Grant Thomas Little, 80, of Sturgis, Ky. will be 2 p.m. Friday in the Mitchell Funeral Home, Marion. The Rev. J.W. Hogg will officiate. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Friend may call at the funeral home. Mr. Little died at 7:50 a.m. Wednesday in Western State Hospital in Hopkinsville, Ky. He was born in Union County, Ky. April 15, 1887, a son of the late Isaac and SArah McDaniel Little. He married to Tillie Grimes, who dies in 1953. He was a retired farmer. Mr. Little leaves sons, William of Rt. 5, Marion, Jmaes of Johnston City, Ray of Aurora, Richard of East Alton, and Robert of Kalamazoo, Mich; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

date: 4/29/2000 name: Candyce Little

The Rev. James R. Little Sr.

Marion Daily Republican June 18, 1987 The Reve. James R. Little Sr., 60, of R.R. 3, Marion, dies at 7:20 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 1987 at the Marions Veterans Administration Medical Center. He was born June 28, 1926 to Grant T. and Tillie Grimes Little in Dekoven, Ky. He married Nancy Clendenin on January 3, 1949 in Morganfield, Ky. She survices. Other survivors include three sons, James Little Jr. of Marion, Ron Little of Berwyn, Ill. and Larry Little of Marion; two daughters, Brenda Radcliffe of Marion and Sandra Allison of Marion; 15 grnadchildren; two brothers, a twin Ray D. Little of Thomson, Ill., and Bill Little of Marion; two hal-brothers Richard Little of Alton, Ill. and Elbert Simmons of Channhan, Ill; and two half sisters, Stella Pulley of Smithland, Ky. and Ruby Milligan of Harrisburg. The Rev. Little was the pastor of Trinity Pentecostal Church in Marion and retired from Allen Industries in Herrin in 1976. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a memeber of the Trinity Pentecostal Church and the Full Gospel Ministers’ Association in Paducah, Ky. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with the Rev. Orval Simmons officating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Friend may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Thurday June 18 and Friday, June 19.

date: 4/29/2000 name: Candyce Little

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John A. Mann

John A. Mann, son of A.G. [or J.] and Elizabeth Mann was born in Grassy Precinct this county on Aug 12, 1872. Departed this earthly career June 12, 1926 at an age of 53 yr, 10 months. Johnny was reared in the lap of Gospel and early in the morning of life embraced a hope in Jesus and applied for Baptism at the hand of Grassy Creek Baptist Church, but like many having failed to adorn the profession of his hope with good works and not desiring to be a stumbling block to any out of an honest heart requested that the church withdraw its fellowship. He was married to Lula BAKER Sept 1896. To this union 2 daughters Louisa [Baggor?] of Carbondale and Aline of his Carterville home. Thus he leaves wife and daughters, 2 grandchildren and one brother D.A. MANN also of Carterville.

William B. McDonald

Rites In Marion Newspaper – probably Southern Illinoisan [Death certificate states he died on May 3, 1969]

William B. McDonald, 69, of 305 S. Vicksburg St., Marion, died at 11:10 a.m. Saturday in Marion Memorial Hospital. He was a retired employee of the Williamson County highway department and a retired coal miner. He was a member of Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church. He was a member of United Mine Workers Local 8317, Woodmen of the World, Sword of Bunker Hill and Masonic Lodge 817. Mr. McDonald was born in Williamson County Dec 9, 1899, a son of Stephen and Alice Parks McDonald. He married Della McCormick Dec. 12, 1923. A son preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Mitchell Funeral Home of Marion. The Rev. Kenneth Norman and the Rev. Seba Marshall will officiate. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Masonic rites will be at 8 p.m. today.

Patrick K. McDonald

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Clair McKenzie

Born: March 14, 1917 Spillertown, Illinois Passed Away At Memorial Hospital Carbondale, Illinois Sunday, March 22, 1987 Aged 70 years, 6 days Services Held At Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home Tuesday, March 24, 1987 1:30 P.M. Clergyman: Rev. Alex Wayne Interment: Rose Hill Cemetery, Marion, Illinois

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Alex McLaren Jr.

Marion Daliy Republican Monday, November 17, 1924

Herrin Boy Died Friday Victim of train accident passes away at Herrin Hospital Friday morning

Alex McLaren Jr. the 19 year old son of Mr. And Mrs. Alex McLaren of Weaver passed away at the Herrin Hospital Friday morning at ten o’clock as the result of injuries received while attempting to hop on a moving Illinois Central freight train at Weaver. The young man had been to Zeigler on the evening of the 5th and had just returned to his home in Weaver when he attempted to board a moving train and was thrown under the wheels. The accident occurred while the passenger train was standing at the Weaver station and he was picked up and taken to the Herrin Hospital, where his injuries received medical attention. Following the accident his hand was amputated but because of the shock the amputation of his foot was postponed, this operation occuring later. The young man was well known in Herrin and was employed on different occasions as delivery boy for the Herrin Supply Co.

Bailey Williams – Saturday, August 28, 1999 at 15:36:42 (PDT)

Olive Herrin McNeal

Marion Monitor July 9 1874 pg 4 Olive Herrin McNeal

On Tuesday last Mrs McNeal wife of George McNeal, of Carterville was so badly burned by the explosion of a coal oil can, that she died a few hours later. She was using the coal oil to assist her in making a fire in the cook stove with the usual results Susan McKinstry – Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at 18:36:16 (PST)

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George Monroe McNeill

From the Chicago Tribune, Feb 14, 1931

Herrin, ILL. Special. George M. McNeill, 85, civil war veteran, who enlisted in the Union army at the age of 17, and who was with Sherman on his march to the sea, died here last night. He was born near Herrin and lived in Williamson County all of his life.

Item from the Herrin Daily Journal,

February 14, 1931. George M. McNeill, Civil War veteran, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Parsons, at 800 South 11th street last night. He was 85 years, 8 months and 8 days of age at death. He was born near Herrin and has lived in this county all of his life. He volunteered his services in the Union Army at the age of 17 years and went with Sherman on his march to the sea. The body will lie in state at the home of George E. Parsons at 800 South 11th Street until 1:00 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held at the Christian Church at Carterville Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. The American Legion will have charge of the military funeral and Rev. John Musgrave, assisted by Rev. Ira Blythe, will conduct the services.

The family of George Monroe McNeill b. June 8, 1845 d. Feb.13, 1931

Married. Olive Herrin September 6, 1866 Children: Laura Ann McNeill Dec. 22, 1867 d. April 16, 1961 Robert Monroe McNeill Sept. 20, 1869 d. Nov. 26, 1869 Arthur Curtis McNeill Feb. 4, 1871 d. Aug. 4, 1899 Mary Ada McNeill Dec. 23, 1873 d. Feb. 18, 1951

Olive Herrin McNeill died July 7, 1874 from burns.

Second wife of George McNeill Sarah Alice Tranbargar Md. June 9, 1875 Children:

John Benjamin McNeill Nov. 24, 1876 d. May 22, 1943 Merta Edna McNeill June 30, 1879 d. 1978 Frederick Malcolm McNeill Sept. 22, 1881 d. Nov. 12, 1962 Flora Margaret McNeill Dec. 29, 83 d. Guy George McNeill Feb. 28, 1885 d. Aug. 27, 1959 Ernest McNeill Sept. 30, 1887 d. Oct. 10, 1887

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John Alexander Mcneill

(Aug 10, 1823 – Jan 31, 1892)

The following is the notice written by the Reverend John A. Rodman of the Hurricane Church

John A. McNeill, the oldest of the eleven children of Malcolm and Christiana Northington McNeill.

“John Alexander McNeill died on the 31st day of January, 1892, in the 69th year of his life. Bro. McNeill was born in North Carolina and moved to this county in his 16th year. He settled on the place where he died over 50 years ago. He professed religion at 20 years of age and joined the Hurricane Church and remained a faithful member over 48 years until his death. He raised a large family and lived to see them all married and settled in life save one daughter, Hester Ann, who {died} some 12 years ago. Bro McNeill lived an exemplary Christian life and died in the triumph of faith. The writer preached his funeral at the Hurricane Church on Feb 1st to a large congregation of friends and relatives and his remains were laid to rest in the old church yard to await the resurrection morn. Truly a good man is gone but we believe our loss is his eternal gain. May the Lord bless his bereaved wife and children and may his loved ones meet him in heaven” signed John A. Rodman.

John Alexander McNeill was born in Cumberland County, North Carolina and along with his parents and siblings lived about one year in Robertson County, Tennessee before his father took up farming in Williamson County (then Jefferson),Southern Illinois.

The Family of John Alexander McNeill:

Wife: Wealthy Jane Walker April 8, 1824 d. Dec. 4, 1905 Children: George Monroe June 5, 1845 d. Feb. 13, 1931 Hester Ann (Chan) Oct. 6, 1846 d. Aug. 3, 1879 Henry Franklin Sept. 16, 1848 d. Jan.19, 1922 Mary Elizabeth (Mollie) May 17,1850 d. Oct. 6, 1905 Matthew James April 8, 1852 d. Sept.1, 1928 Malcolm Jan. 10,1855 d. June 26, 1925 John Simeon Dec.11, 1856 d. Dec. 29, 1917 Atlas Northington Dec.29, 1858 d. Dec.1, 1927 Wilson Carroll July 19, 1861 d. May 24, 1911

John McNeill

Wealthy Jane (Walker) McNeill

Funeral Notice

Mrs. Welthy J. McNeill, beloved widow of John A. McNeill, died December 4, 1905, aged 81 years, 7 months, 26 days. Funeral at Hurricane, Wednesday, the 6th at 1 P.M. (She was the daughter of Matthew and Hester Moore Walker)

Further information available at the obituary of John Alexander McNeill.

From the papers of Merta Edna McNeill Sonner.

John McNeill

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Wilson Carroll McNeill

Wilson C. McNeill, son of John A. and Weltha McNeill, was born July 19, 1861 and in the afternoon of May 24, 1911, he quietly passed into the “Great Beyond” at the age of 49 years, 10 months, and 5 days.

Brother McNeill’s parents were pioneer settlers of this county, of which their children have been useful and honored citizens. They dying bequeathed to their children an honored and respected name which the children have guarded sacredly (sic). Brother McNeill spent several years on his farm east of Carterville where he has been considered a leading citizen. He served as a member of the City council, director of the building and loan association, Director of the Carterville State & Savings Bank and was for a time engaged in (a) hardware and implement business. He was a beloved member of Williamson lodge 802, A. F. & A. M. which lodge conducted the burial service led by a lifelong friend and brother, Arch McMurray who soon followed brother McNeill into the Celestial Lodge above. He was married to Elizabeth Blankenship, Oct. 9th 1889. To this union were born five children, Grace, John A., Julia, Zoe, and Lelle. Grace preceded (sic) the father in death. The other brothers, George M., Henry, Dill, Sim, Malcolm and Matthew, with the bereaved wife mourn the departure of one who was truly loved and truly worthy of being loved.

This brother at the age of seventeen “made the good choice” and was baptized by Eld. John A. Rodman, united with Hurricane Baptist Church near Carterville, serving there in the office of deacon until he transferred his membership to the First Baptist church of Carterville of which he was deacon at the time of his death. Yes, he will be missed as a citizen, as a deacon, as a friend, as a brother, but even more in the home where his loving counsel will not soon be forgotten.

Friends from the far and near gathered in the presence of an immense congregation at the First Baptist Church. His former pastor, Elder Chas. E. Hitt of Senoia, Ga., conducted the services after which the body was laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery, where four months before at a similar service another deacon of the church was laid to rest. Thus, two sisters are left to mourn the loss of departed husbands. But they and their children have learned to cast their cares and burdens upon the Lord. May His Grace sustain and comfort.

A. Friend.

From the papers of Merta Edna McNeill Sonner.

John McNeill

Edith Metros

In Loving Memory of Edith Metros Age 65 Passed Away: Augst 25, 1960 Services: August 27, 1960 2:00 P.M. Central Baptist Church East Chicago, Indiana Officiating: Rev. Warren Wiersbe Interment Elmwood Cemetery Hammond, Indiana Funeral Arrangements by Huber’s Funeral Home East Chicago, Indiana

Cheryl

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William Thomas Moake

William Thomas Moake, son of Isaac and Martha Moake, was born July 24th, 1871 and departed this life May 3rd, 1927, being at the time of his death 55 yrs, 10 mths, and 21 days.

He was united in marriage to Ollie SMITH on September 30, 1903. He leaves to mourn their loss a loving companion and William, an adopted son, one brother, Jack MOAKE of St. Louis and one sister Mrs. Susan COX of Herrin and a host of relatives and friends. Will was a devoted husband and a friend to everyone he met. To know him was to love him. He was of a jolly disposition. He always had a smile for everyone. He bore his sufferings during a long period of sickness with great patience and endurance. A precious one from us is gone, a voice we loved is Still. A place is vacant in our home which never can be filled.

Charla Murphy

Amanda Lucille Monti

West Frankfort, Franklin Co., IL Amanda Lucille (Lee) Monti, 96, of West Frankfort, died July 8, 2001, at Herrin Hospital. She was born August 5, 1904, in Marion, to Neri James Lee and Amanda Mariah (Lewis) Lee. She married William Monti on July 10, 1925, in West Frankfort, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 22, 1982. She was a member of the First Christian Church in West Frankfort for 59 years where she taught in the children’s department for many of those years. In 1999, she was awarded the Women of Worth award from the First Christian Church. She was also a charter member of the West Frankfort Girl Scout Council, where she was an active member for 55 years and was president in 1953. Survivors include three nieces, Cleo Midget of Marion, Patricia Ramsey and Sue Schroeder, both of Pittsburg; great nieces, Sherri Thompson of West Frankfort, Darlene Hancock and Charla Murphy, both of Marion, and Dixie Paternoster, of Los Alamos, N.M; and great nephews, Kevin Ramsey, Greg Ramsey and Jeff Schroeder, all of Marion, and Eric Midget of California. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and two brothers, Clyde Washington Lee and William Emmerson Lee. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 11, 2001, at 10 a.m., at the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home with Minister Gene Fox officiating. Burial will be in the Tower Heights Cemetery. Friends of the Monti family may call after 9 a.m. Wednesday to the Parker-Reedy Funeral home.

Motsinger, Infant

Marion Daily Republican 13 Sep 1916

Mr & Mrs Theodore Motsinger, two miles south of Crab Orchard lost a second child this week to diptheria. The first was a small baby, this one was seven years old.

15 Sep 1916 Vivian Motsinger, daughter of Theda and Ada of Johnston City died Friday of diptheria, the third death in that family this week. The others were 2 1/2 and 7 years old. A grown son is ill, but thought to be out of danger. 15 Sep 1916, Friday.

Charla Schroeder Murphy – Monday, September 06, 1999 at 13:18:29 (PDT)

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Howell James Motsinger

Marion Daily Republican 5 Feb 1919

Howell James Motsinger born Wilson Co.,TN. 1 Nov 1839 died 5 Feb 1919. Married 25 Dec 1865 to Pembro Bundy. Had six children, four survive: George & Roy of Marion, Fred of Washington, D.C. & Mrs. M.C. Parks. Two daughters preceeded him in death: Ellen Hawkins & Josie Motsinger. Leaves three brothers: Tom, Mark & Lewis and one sister,Mrs. Susan Jackson who resides in CArrier Mills., one sister, Mrs. Martha Vineyard who lives at Burney (Bernie) MO. He served in Civil War, only three of his company survive, one at Crab Orchard and two at Creal Springs.

Charla Schroeder Murphy – Monday, September 06, 1999 at 13:05:55 (PDT)

Henry Harrison Mullins

Carbondale Free Press 11/24/1947 Page 6 Henry Harrison Mullins, 73, died in the Illinois Central hospital in Chicago yesterday after an illness of about three weeks. He was born in Kentucky in 1873 and had lived in Carbondale for 28 years. He had been employed as a flagman on the IC Railroad for 27 years. Survivors include four sons, Frank, Truman, Andrew and Henry all of Carbondale, one daughter Mrs. Ida Hurley of Carterville and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. at the Carbondale Funeral Home, Dr. Glenn Sharp officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery. Jerry Mullins – Friday, April 16, 1999 at 07:28:36 (PDT)

John V. Murphy

John V. Murphy, 73, of 8420 Highway 13 West in the Dallasania Community, died Friday morning, 28 May 1999 at his home. He was born on 3 November 1925, in Saline County, Illinois to the late Oral and Marie (Smothers) Murphy. John retired from the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Marion in 1972 as Chief Fiscal Officer.

Mr. Murphy was a great lover of genealogy and had published several books on area cemeteries, marriage records, death and birth records, and schools. He was well-known throughout the area and the entire United States as a top notch genealogical researcher. Many researchers owe a debt of gratitude to John for his work and guidance. Mr. Murphy began his research of cemeteries, records in the Saline County Clerks office, and National Archives Census Populations Schedules about 1975.
Below is a listing of his published works:

Cemeteries: Saline and Williamson Counties 1977
Cemeteries: Williamson County, IL Vol II 1978
Cemeteries: Saline County, IL Vol III 1979
Cemeteries: Saline County, IL Vol IV 1980
Cemeteries: Saline County, IL (City of Harrisburg) Vol V 1981
Cemeteries: Saline County, IL Vol VI 1981
1860 US Census: Saline County, IL 1981
Cemeteries: Saline County, IL Vol VII 1982
1860 US Census: Gallatin County, IL 1982
Cemeteries: Saline County, IL Vol VIII 1983
1880 US Cneus: Saline County, IL 1983
Marriage Register: Book A-1 Saline Co.,IL 1878 – 1898
Deaths: Record Book A Saline County, IL Vol II 1985
Marriage Register: Book B Saline Co.,IL 1898 – 1908
Marriage Records: Saline County, IL (from Books B,C,D,E,F,H, & I) 1986

The Williamson County Historical Society has received many books and other historical artifacts from John’s estate which have been donated by his family. We are still in the process of collecting materials and will publish a listing of the inventory in the Newsletter at a later date. The membership of the WCHS, and all who use it, wish to thank the family for the much appreciated items. The WCHS wish to extend our condolences to surviving family members; sister, Mrs. Tom (Colleen) Johns of Harrisburg; brother, Larry Keith Murphy of Golconda; a niece, Mrs. David (Linda) Adams of Scramento, CA; a nephew Jeff Johns of Harrisburg; and a great-nephew, Jeremy Johns of Harrisburg.

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Curtis M. Norman

Marion Daily Rep. C.M. Norman Died Friday Nov. 9, 1945 Arrangements for Final Services Have Not Been Completed Curtis M. Norman, 906 North Logan St., died at 12:25 a.m. Friday He was the son of Francis Marion and Samantha Edwards Norman, and was born east of Marion, May 17, 1878. He was married in 1903 to Mettie Pulley who with the following children survive: Ray, Leland Norman both of Chicago, Bernard of Marion, and Mrs. Robert Malcolm of Marion. One sister, Mrs. Elbert Baine and seven grandchildren also survive. Mr. Norman had been a coal miner for 38 years and was a member of the David Herrin Lodge No. 1036 of the I.O.O.E. and a member of the Christian Church. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. The body will lie in state at the Ozment-Mitchell Funeral Home.

Jerry Mullins – Wednesday, June 30, 1999 at 12:17:34 (PDT)

Mrs. Ely M. Norman

Death Of Mrs. Ely M. Norman Feb. 21, 1940 Mrs. Ely M. Norman passed away at the 6 a.m. today. She was the widow of the late S.H. Norman and was born Nov. 21, 1861 to Basel and Margaret Travelstead Murphy. She leaves the following children, Mrs. Taylor Sennett, Marion, Harry Norman, Clyde Norman, Marion; and Mrs. Minnie Schafer, Marion. One son and one daughter is deceased. The body will lie in state at the home, 1212 South Mechanic Street until 2:00 p.m. Thursday when it will be moved to the First Baptist Church for funeral services at 2:30 with Rev. Troy V. Wheeler in charge. Committal will be in the Norman Cemetery.

Jerry Mullins- Wednesday, June 30, 1999 at 12:16:04 (PDT)

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Mrs. Henry Norman

Mrs. Josephine Norman, wife of Henry Norman, was born in Saline County, Ill. October 13, 1877. She was the daughter of J.H. & Mahala Graves Travelstead. At the time of her death, she was 59 years, 8 months and 1 day of age. She was married at Spillertown, May 2, 1904 to Henry Norman, who survives. Two daughters, Mrs. marie Cross, and Miss Margaret Norman, both of Marion, survive. In addition she leaves one step-daughter, Mrs. William Metras of Hammond, Indiana, and one step-son Roy Norman of Chester, Ill. Four brothers, Oliver, Albert, and Floyd Travelstead of Marion and Oscar Travelstead of Carrier Mills and two sisters, Mrs. Orange Jackson of Marion and Mrs. Alex Wheeler of East St. Louis. She also leaves three grand-children and nine step-grandchildren. Mrs. Norman has been a member of the Spillertown Baptist Church for 35 years. She was also a member of the Mystic Workers of the World. Mrs. Norman has been failing in health for over a year. At noon, Friday, June 11, she suffered a stroke of paralysis from which she never regained consciousness. Aunt Josie, as she was commonly called, was a kind and loving mother, a good neighbor and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was always ready to do her part to make life easier and happier for someone else. She attended her church work faithfully as long as her health permitted. She lived in Williamson County for the last 45 years. It is not death to be freed from pain. To pass from darkness to light again, From earthly sorrows to find release; It is not death, it is heavenly peace. And when Life’s ending has brought repose, From the cares and trials the whole world knows, To gain from their burdens a sweet release; It is not death-it is heavenly peace.

Funeral for Mrs. Norman Services Held at Spillertown Baptist Church With interment in Norman Cemetery Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine Norman, wife of Henry Norman, were held at Spillertown Baptist Church Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Arthur Bunton in charge, assisted by REv. John Browning. Interment was in Norman cemetery. At the church service John Coller sang “Wayfaring Pilgrim” and a quartet composed of John Collier, Edgar ?arks, Mrs. Roy Ramsey and Clyde ?agel sang, “My Loved Ones are Waiting for Me.” The church choir sang “Precious Memories” and “When They Ring Those Golden Bells,” accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Pearl Stover. Pall beariers were Loren, Clyde, and Glenn Travelstead, Carl Owens, Eugene Jackson and Willie Goddard. Flower bearers were Mrs. Louis Hill, Mrs. Melvin Saunders, Mrs. Loren Lawrence, Mrs Clyde Travelstead, Mrs. Fred Travelstead, Mrs. ?erla Travelstead, Mrs. William Travelstead, Opal Travelstead, Nadine Travelstead, Mrs. Will Grissom, ? Travelstead, Charles Weisbrody, Lucile Norman, Mrs. Robert Lowe, Jessie Travelstead, Mrs. Claude Jackson, Bonnie ?ayton, Wanda Clayton, Bobby Mae ?owe, Blanch Martin, Patsy Grissom, Mrs. Harry Rader and Lucy.

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Aunt Susan Norman

October 27, 1925 – Williamson County Aunt Susan Norman Died Here Sunday Aged Williamson County Resident Passed Away at her Home on Sunday Afternoon

Death Sunday afternoon about 1 O’Clock claimed Mrs. Susan Norman, better known to hundreds through out Southern Illinois as Aunt Susan who last summer celebrated her 102nd birthday. A few days ago Mrs. Norman fell from her wheelchair and broke her arm and these injuries combined with her age brought the visit of the death angel more swiftly than had been anticipated. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon October 26, 1925 at the Bethlehem Church and were conducted by Rev. Oscar Knight, pastor of the Primitive Baptist Church. Mrs. Norman was the oldest resident of Williamson County and was known all over the southern half of the state. It was on August 12, 1823 in the sunny southland in Smith County Tennessee that the deceased first saw the light of day, born in a humble log cabin to Adam and Elizabeth Klope. In this log cabin the first 20 years of her life were passed. At the time of her death Sunday afternoon she was 102 years, 2 months and 13 days of age. She moved with her parents in 1843 and came to what is known as Davis Prairie, now a prosperous farming community in Williamson County. The deceased was the last of a family of nine children, four boys and five girls, and one of a set of twins. She was married to David Norman March 7, 1844. Her husband was County Judge for 10 years. The Norman family was originally from North Carolina, later immigrating to Tennessee and coming to Davis Prairie in 1833. On May 11, 1833 David Norman obtained a grant from the government in section 82 near the old Bethleham Church and here he established a home for his first wife, who later died leaving him with 7 children. When Aunt Susan married Mr. Norman he had 7 children by his first wife. To their union 7 more children were born and during her lifetime Mrs. Norman reared 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren besides 7 others she took into her home. Judge Norman died in 1865 leaving the care of a large family and a large farm on the hands of the deceased, She remained on the farm intill her children were all married or left home to work, when she broke up housekeeping and came to Marion to make her home with her daughter. Aunt Susan had a remarkable memory. She was one of the very few remaining “Snow Birds” and was only nine years of age when the big snow fell in February of 1832 which covered the ground for days and prevented all travel, being many feet deep and drifting as high as the house tops. The following year in 1933 she could recall the falling of the stars which was one of the most awe inspiring sights ever witnessed by man and which many at the time thought foretold the end of the world. Her father was drafted for the War of 1812 with England but the war ended before he was called to serve. Mrs. Norman could recall the Mexican War in 1846, the Black Hawk War, the Civil War and the Spanish War in 1898 and in 1917 blessed her grandsons as they went forth to share in America’s glory in the World War. Mrs. Norman is survived by three children, Mrs. Miles Groves, K.L. (Kurt) Norman of Marion and J. H. (Doc) Norman living near Marion. Her deceased children were J.C. (Cash) Norman, Bissel Norman, Alonzo (Lonnie) Norman and Mrs. C.T. (Jerusha) Holland. The annual Norman Reunions have been an event in Williamson County for the past 11 years. The largest annual reunion was held two years ago on her 100th birthday at which time over 1 thousand people from all over Southern Illinois were present at the reunion which was held at Williamson County Fairgrounds. At the last annual reunion Mrs. Norman attended she seemed to be in the best of health for her age and talked and shook hands with hundreds of her friends….

Jerry Mullins – Friday, June 25, 1999 at 12:07:42 (PDT)

Captain Francis M. Norman

Obituary for Francis Marion Norman August 1897 Capt. F. M. Norman Last Saturday, July 31, 1897, at about 5 o’clock, p.m., Captain F. M.Norman died at his residence three miles east of the city. Within one mile of the place of his birth, the date of which was November 20, 1826. Aged 70 years, 8 months and eight days. There are very few men ever lived in Williamson County who were so well known or did more than Capt. Norman. From his youth to early manhood, it is said that he was most prominent in all enterprises, and his word went in all things of interest. He was a man of strong convictions, earnest in all issues in which he had interest. Politically, he was a Democrat up to the breaking out of the war, and in this line his ambition placed him among the leaders, and in 1860 made the race for sheriff with R.R. Hendrickson, John A. Ensminger and Ben Walker, being defeated by Mr. Hendrickson by a small majority. All these survive him. August 15, 1862, he enlisted in the army, Captain of Company C, 110th Illinois, where he remained until forced to resign on account of ill health. For years after he was a great sufferer, losing an eye, caused him almost unbearable pain. In 1864 he was one of the recognized leaders of the Republican party in this county, and made the race for Sheriff on the republican ticket, against Robert Allen, Democrat, who was declared elected. Be it said that under all circumstances, he was true to his party, whether leader or not, feeling that the party was greater than any man. As a business man, Mr. Norman met with success and disasteer. At one time he handled vast quantities of tobacco, merchandise, etc., and was worth probably $30,000.00. As a neighbor, he allowed none to be more accommidating than himself. A wife, seven sons and three daughters survive him and attended the funeral at Bethlehem Cemetery, near his late home last Sunday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Estus, pastor of the First Baptist Church, and also a comrade of the deceased in the 110th Illinois.

Jerry Mullins – Saturday, June 26, 1999 at 07:36:59 (PDT)

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Raleigh Norman

Raleigh Norman Dies Of Injury Young Crab Orchard Man Succumbed To Injuries Sustained In Auto Accident

Raleigh Norman, young Crab Orchard salesman, died in Lightner Hospital, at Harrisburg, at 4:10 p.m. Monday of injuries sustained Thursday when a truck which he was driving figured in a collision with an automobile driven by Vern Antry of Marion on Route 13 at Crab Orchard. At an inquest held at Harrisburg Monday evening a verdict of unavoidable accident was returned. The accident victim was born in Williamson Co. Jan. 15, 1913, and was the son of Freeman and Annie Jenkins Norman, who survive. He was 22 years, one month and 3 days of age. He was married at Marion June 14, 1930 to Miss Altha Thompson of Crab Orchard, who survives with one three year old daughter, Rosetta. Five brothers, Ernest Norman, of Harrisburg, Oral Norman, of Harrisburg, Dixon and Leslie, of Marion, and Lonnie of Anna, also survive. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Deceased was a baking company salesman, and had formerly been employed as a miner. He was a member of the Christian Church. Funeral services at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Crab Orchard Methodist church with Rev. E.L. Voight of West Frankfort in charge. Interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Mary Jo Moore – Wednesday, June 23, 1999 at 07:40:13 (PDT)

Rosco Norman

July 3th 1920 – Marion Daily Republican, Marion, IL Rosco Norman Answers Summon Prominent Baptist Worker and Head of Hardware Department for Duncan-Baker Died. A veil of sadness fell over Marion on Friday when they learned that Rosco Norman, head of the hardware department of the Duncan-Baker company had died at 3:30 a. m. at his home, 1208 West Aikman Street. The death had been expected for two days by the family, but Thursday afternoon it was thought that his condition was improving. Mr. Norman was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Norman and was born on the old home place east of Marion. He lacked but one day in reaching his 37th birthday having been born on July 3, 1883. In 1905 Mr. Norman was married to Miss Pearl Thaxton, and she, with their two children Vella Norman age 13 and Rhoba Norman age 7 survive. The aged parents also reside in Marion. Five brothers and sisters who survive are Arthur, Paul and Estes Norman of Marion. Earl Norman of Sioux Falls, S.D. and Mrs. Amos Bearden and Mrs. Walter Gulley of Marion. Mr. Norman was a member of the Modern Woodman of America and of the Odd Fellows. He was especially active in the First Baptist Church where he was treasurer of the Sunday School and was a member of the board of ushers. He was formerly secretary of the Agoga class. In business circles Mr. Norman was very popular. He formerly worked in the hardare store with his father. Later he was an employee of A. A. Mosely and eight years ago joined the Duncan-Baker Hardware Company. He was a member of the Board of Directors for five years and had been manager of their hardware department for three years. Both of the Duncan-Baker stores were closed Friday and will be closed Saturday in his honor. The funeral services will be held on Sunday at 3 p. m. at the First Baptist Church conducted by the preacher Rev. Julian Atwood assisted by Rev. W. P. Throgmorton. Internment at Maplewood Cemetery. Jerry Mullins – Friday, April 16, 1999 at 07:26:33 (PDT)

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Mrs. Rosie Katherine Norman

Marion (Illinois) Daily Republican August 21, 1939 Mrs. Norman Died Suddenly Coroner’s Jury Finds That Death was Caused By Heart Failure Due To Over Excitement.

Mrs. Rosie Katherine Norman, wife of Clyde Norman, 791 North Court street, died suddenly Saturday night. A coroner’s jury found that death was caused by heart failure due to over excitement.

Mrs. Norman was a life-long resident of Williamson County She was born March 1 1896, and the daughter of John H. and Rosie Stephens Knight. She was married to Clyde Norman Oct. 9, 1921, and he survives with one son, Donnie Clyde Norman,6. Five other children died in infancy.

Two brothers, Raymond Knight, Marion RFD 1, and Ransom Knight, Carbondale, also survive.

Mrs. Norman was a graduate of the public schools and of Brown’s Business College She was a member of the Christian church. Funeral services were to be held Monday at 2:00 P. M. at the Ozment Funeral Home with Rev. Walter MUIR in charge. Interment in Maplewood Cemetery.

Mrs. Norman was fatally stricken as she walking through the yard of the home of Cotton Bloodworth at 307 West White street. She started to town with her young son, and after her husband followed her asked her to return home, she was on her way back home when she suffered a heart attack and died according to to evidence heard at the inquest.

The coroner’s jury composed of R. T. Parks, Guy Key, G.G. Carter, F. M. Anderson, Enos Wilson, and Clyde Nolan heard Dr. H. D. Norris and the other witnesses testify that death in their opinion was due to heart failure. Mrs. Norman’s husband was on the porch of J. T. Henson, talking to Mr. Henson when Mrs. Norman fell as she was walking through the Bloodworth home next door on her way back home, witnesses said.

Steve Willson – Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at 19:47:13 (PST)

Mrs. Lydia Norris

Marion (Illinois) Daily Republican Wednesday April 3, 1957 Death Claims Mrs. Norris Mrs. Lydia Norris Died Early Wednesday At Age 88

Mrs. Lydia Norris 1609 W. Main St. dies Wednesday at 12:25 a. m. in Marion Memorial Hospital at the age of 88 years. She was a native of Williamson County, born May 16, 1868, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Cooksey Chamness.

Mrs. Norris was married in Crab Orchard in 1889 to Joel Norris who died December 18, 1939. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. T. L. (Wavy) Klinge, of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. John W. (Ethel) Tinker, Philadelphia, Penn., and E. S. (Gladys) Barnett, of Marion, four sons, Leo, O. L., and Joy of Marion Rt. 5 and John L. Norris, Exalted Ruler of the Marion Elks. There were ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Deceased was a member of the Second Baptist Church and the T. E. L. Women’s Bible Class. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p. m. at the Wilson-Frick Funeral Home with pastor, Rev. John C. Corbitt in charge. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery

Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p. m. Wednesday. Steve Willson – Monday, August 02, 1999 at 22:47:18 (PDT)

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Amy Isabelle Parker

Amy Isabelle Parker was born at Paris, Tennessee August 25, 1857. She was married to G. [George] W. Hedge September 5, 1875. To this union two children were born, Charlie and Nona. Charlie proceeded his mother in infancy, Nona Rendleman still survives.

She was married again to E. [Elijah] Tindall August 31, 1892 [in Jackson County, Illinois] and departed this life May 17, 1912. She leaves a husband, one daughter, mother, 3 brothers and 1 sister and 7 stepchildren, 2 daughters and 5 sons to mourn her loss. She professed faith in Christ in the year 1878 and united with the Baptist Church in Cobden, she afterwards moved her membership to Makanda, then afterwards to New Hope.

Charla Schroeder Murphy

William M. Parks

Marion Daily Republican June 18, 1945 William M. Parks

Death at 8 o’clock Sunday claimed William M. Parks, prominent Creal Springs farmer after a long illness. Mr. Parks was born in Williamson County, near Creal Springs October 11, 1872 the son of John and Mary Rust Parks and at the time of passing was 72 years, 8 months and 2 days of age. He was married November 21, 1910 to Mrs. Julia Bensiater, who survives with the following children: Mrs. E.J. Howerton, operator at the Neely Beauty Parlor in Marion, Mrs. W.H. Hamlett, of St. Louis, Missouri, Mrs. Clint Boles of Marion RFD No. 4, Oscar Parks, of Creal Springs RFD No. 1, Robert Parks, Creal Springs, Pvt. George E. Parks US Army, Camp Walters, Texas, Miss Julia Parks of Evansville, Indiana and Ralph and Richard at home. One sister, Mrs. Victoria Jones of Ava and one brother Willis Parks of St. Louis, Missouri, who survive. Pvt. George Parks, son of the deceased had returned to his camp in Texas on Friday, after spending 66 days in Marion with his father. He was called here when his father became seriously ill. The body will lie in state at the home of Robert Parks in Creal Springs. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at County Line Church by Rev. J.W. McKinney. Interment will be in the adjacent cemetery. The son will arrive in Marion at 1 p.m. Sunday.

6/19/2000 Sandee Hanahan

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Pearl Wiley Parks

Pearl Wiley Parks died Aug 1980 Pearl Wiley Parks 89 of the Fountains Nursing Home Marion died at 1 PM Thursday in the nursing home. She was born March 6 1891 to William and Sula Campbell Wiley. She married F.E. Parks in Marion Nov 24 1914 and he died in 1955. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a grandchild and half-brother George Furlong. Survivors include two sons. F.E. Parks Jr of Lansing Mi and William R Parks of Sebring Fl; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was employed by Parks Pharmacy. Mrs Parks was a member of the Christian Church of Marion where she taught Sunday School and belonged to the Women’s Fellowship Group. She was a former and past president of the Marion Women’s Club and past president of the Clio Club. She attended Southern Illinois Normal School in Carbondale and was a former public school teacher. Funeral Service will be held at 2pm Saturday in Wilson Funeral Home with the Rev Carl Hearn officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family suggest contributions to your favorite charity.

Susan McKinstry

John Samuel Parsons

The Herrin News August 23 1917 Prairie’s Pioneer Passes Away

At the ripe old age of seventy four years, John Samuel Parsons, one of the county’s oldest pioneers, passed away at his home on S 19th St. in this city Sunday. His death had been expected for some time. A few months ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis from which he has never been able to recover. Gradually since then his condition has been growing worse. Mr. Parsons was the head of a prominent and well know family in this part of the county. He was born January 12 1873 very near where now stand the NO.7 mine property. He always loved this county and at no time during his entire lifetime did he reside for any length of time farther from his birthplace then 3 miles. The funeral was held from the Baptist Church in this city Tuesday afternoon. Rev Gore the pastor conducting the funeral service. The funeral brought together a great number of old settlers and residents of the county for Mr Parsons was widely known to all old settlers. He is survived by a wife and seven children six boys and one girls. As follows. Mrs Viola Keaster, Herrin; William Parson, Christopher; Dr WA Parsons, Genesco Ill; Herman Parsons, Herrin; Geroge Parsons, Herrin; Lloyd Parsons, Johnston City and Chester Parsons, Herrin Susan McKinstry – Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at 18:31:32 (PST)

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Lillian May Patrick

Lillian May Patrick, deceased daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Patrick born March 9, 1916, died October 10, 1916, age 7 months, 1 day. Her death is mourned by her loving father and mother, and two brothers, George and John. Also 3 grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Turner and Mrs. E.A. Patrick. Also a number of Aunts and Uncles and many relatives and friends.

Charla Schroeder Murphy

Blaine Peebles

The Leader 24 May 1894

Blaine Peebles, 2y 11m 7ds, son of O.P.& Lizzie, died 20 May. He was ill four weeks, died of spinal effection. Buried at Mt.Pleasant. (Another account gives name of Alvin Peebles)

Charla Schroeder Murphy Monday, September 06, 1999 at 13:21:46 (PDT)

Mrs. Anna Julia Patterson

Peoria Journal Transcript Sunday Dec. 29, 1940 Section 1, page 6

Mrs. Anna Julia Patterson, 38 years old, wife of John A. Patterson, died at 8:05 oclock last night at her home 809 North Adams St. The daughter of Joshua and Amelia Boles, she was born at Marion, IL, April 7, 1902 and came to Peoria in 1922. She was married to Mr. Patterson here August 17, 1922. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Besides her husband she is survived by four daughters; Anna, Elizabeth, Florence and Barbara Patterson, and two sons Thomas and Robert Patterson all at home; three brothers Ted Boles of Marion, Harvey Boles of Fort Worth Texas and Albert Boles of Peoria and four sisters, Mrs. Margaret Crebo of Peoria, Mrs. Mattie Cox of DuQuoin, ILL, Mrs. Bertha Oneill of West Frankfort, ILL and Mrs. Mae Newlin of Marion. Bailey Williams Friday, April 16, 1999 at 07:35:49 (PDT)

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Clifford Priddy

Carterville, Clifford “Whitey” Priddy, 74 of 616 W. Idaho St. died at 11:58 p.m., Sunday, June 19, 1988 in Herrin Hospital.

Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, in Riggin-Pillatsch Funeral Home, with Burial at Oakwood Cemetery . Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mr. Priddy was a retired electrician. He was born May 21, 1914 in Carterville, to Albert and Lona (Dollar) Priddy.

He married Dorothea Fozard in 1940. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, James Priddy of Carterville, Hank Priddy of Marion and Jacob Priddy of Herrin; one sister, Alberta Tripp of Carterville, 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Mary Walzer

Mrs. Irena Pulley

Mrs. Irena Pulley, Route 3 Marion, died Friday at 9:30p.m. in Marion Memorial Hospital at the age of 86. Born in Williamson County May 23, 1885, she was the daughter of the late Miles and Sarah Norman Groves. She married Ralph Pulley in Williamson County July 17, 1904. He preceded her in death February 8, 1962. She is survived by a son, J.B. Pulley, Route 3, Marion; Owen Pulley Gallup, New Mexico; Gene Pulley (Ralph Eugene Pulley), Delavan, IL; Mrs. Hubert (Lillian) Hearn; Anna; Mrs. Delos (Velva)Ray, Minnooka; Mrs. James (Lorene) King, Marion; Mrs. Jack (Mary Lou) Seehawer, Lockport; Mrs. Clyde (Virgie Lee) Culbreth, Pittsburg; Mrs. Edrie Dean Hunt, Chesterton, IN; a sister, Mrs. Gertie Owens, Marion; and a brother, Dudley Groves, Marion. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Mitchell Funeral Home. (Newspaper unknown) FUNERAL SERVICES Funeral services for Mrs. Irena Pulley were held at 2p.m. Monday at the Mitchell Funeral Home with the Rev. C.R. Walker officiating. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Angela Norman – Tuesday, May 25, 1999 at 18:56:48 (PDT)

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Mrs. Clara Helen Ramsey

Marion (Illinois) Daily Republican Monday, February 7, 1921 Mrs. Ramsey Died Monday

Aged Widow Died at her Home on North Van Buren Street – Funeral Services Monday.

Mrs. Clara Helen Ramsey, widow of Robert Ramsey, died at her home 1214 North Van Buren street at 10 p. m. Saturday.

The desceased was born in Kentucky on May 17, 1852, and at the time of death was 68 years, 8 months 19 days of age. Her maiden name was Jenkins and she was united in marriage to Mr. Ramsey 33(? hard to read) years ago. Three children, Loomis, Carl, Robert Ramsey survive besides one sister, Mrs. Helena Baker of Kentucky and J. H. Jenkins of Georgia.

She was a member of the Methodist church and was a good conscientious Christian mother. She had lived in Illinois for the past six years.

Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. and were conducted by Reverand J. W. McKinney. Steve Willson

Mrs. Stella Adeline Ramsey

Daily American Republic Poplar Bluff, Missouri Monday July 22, 1968

Mrs. Stella Adeline Ramsey [nee Head], 85 year old resident, died 11:40 p.m. saturday at Doctors Hospital in Poplar Bluff. She had been in ill health for the past three weeks. She was born November 23, 1882 in Williamson Co Illinois and was married to Marion Ramsey in Gallatin Co Illinois on april 29, 1902. Mr. Ramsey died in January 1966. she was a member of the Naylor General Baptist Church. Surviving are three sons, Charlie Ramsey of Farmington, Cecil of Naylor, Walter of Delotis, Tx. Four daughters, Mrs. Ada Privett and Mrs Mary Harper of Shirley, Ar., Mrs. Iva Flynn and Mrs. Lorene Gilbert of StLouis; a brother Audie Head of Shawneetown, Ill. 27 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Naylor General Baptist Church with the Rev. Leroy Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Naylor Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Parrent Funeral Home.

Pat Ramsey Chitty- Saturday, October 16, 1999 at 17:50:37 (PDT)

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Rose M. Rancilio

Southern Illinoisan Newspaper – Obit for Rose M. Rancilio

Rose M. Rancilio 93, of Herrin, died at 2:45 a.m. at Herrin Hospital. Born 5 Oct 1906 in Williamson County to Louis C. and Celeste (Rancilio) Rancilio. Rose worked at retail sales and retired from Woolsworth after 48 yrs. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Herrin Member of the Daughters of Isabella and Herrin’s Business and Professional Women’s Club. Survivors include many loving and caring cousins and friends as well as the staff of Park Ave. Health Care. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, John A. and Louis J. Rancilio.

Copy of the actual obit may be obtained from the WCHS. Charla Schroeder Murphy

Guy Rex

Guy Rex, 94 Route 1, Marion, died 3:20 a.m. Friday at Marion Memorial Hospital. Born May 28, 1889 in Spillertown to William and Elmina Rex, he married Harlie Blake in Metropolis June 4, 1910. She preceded him in death May 10, 1979. Mr. Rex was the former owner of Rex Grocery in Spillertown. He also retired as custodian of Spillertown School. He had a perfect attendance of 35 years at his Sunday school and was Deacon Emeritus at Spillertown Baptist Church. He raised Dahlias and presented them every week to his church for shut ins of his community. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. George (Geneva) Phillips and Vivian Frey both of Marion; six grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by one daughter, one son, two brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services, officiated by the Rev. Randy Clark, were to be held 11 a.m. today at Mitchell Hughes. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Cheryl

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W.J. Rushing

Obituary July 2, 1918 W.J. Rushing born: 7/4/1867 died: 7/1/1918

W.J., son of F.M. and Nancy Rushing was born in Williamson County, Illinois on July 4, 1867 and being reared and ever living within a radius of 10 miles such a life of friendliness as to make friends, thus account for this host of friends and relatives who have gathered to pay to him this last tribute of respect so much due him. Edging out from under the care of those through whom God had given him being to become a man of responsibilities and burdens. He met a woman in the person of Cordelia Skinner, young and fair who would [..ain] come under his care and thus the two entered into the solemn vows of marriage on the 29th of March 1887. She having embarked with all her interest under the banner of his name sails on through storms as well as calm until God enrichened them with 4 little children, Orval, Elma, Lester and [Mon.] the last they gave back to God in infancy, then ere long the mother follows leaving husband the 3 children sad and lonely. And scarcely had this rolling wave of troubles calmed till the oldest boy Orval must bid him the last goodby, but while sorrows pressed the soul and waves of trouble rolled he meets another woman, Sister Rachel Ogden who said I’ll be your helpmate in this life of responsibility and on March 15, 1899 they made the vows of marriage, he receiving a fresh the duty of her care and she assuming the responsibility of his burdens to bear and they were many.

While toiling on, the two as one, our God above smiles upon them and blesses them and entrusts them with 7 children, 6 girls and 1 boy. One girl, the fruit of this union was given back to God in infancy. Trials great, troubles many, burdens heavy, he sought and found a friend that was strong to deliver mighty to save, twas Jesus. Claiming a hope in Him 13 years ago, who by his holy spirit gave a holy disposition to his mind, and by the temperament of his mind and the tenor of his life we do not doubt the reality of his religion. Passing into afflictions valley about May 1st and plodding its weary way until July 1st , he, holding to God’s unchanging hand and having built his hope on things eternal passes into death’s valley to fear no evil. Leaving his wife and 8 children, 2 bro and 3 sisters and many, many friends to miss him, miss him as a father to rightfully advise, as a companion to counsel and a citizen to maintain civic righteousness, as a neighbor unexcelled. How great is our loss. How glorious his gain. Though he’s fainted and fell on this brimming sand yet over there is a more goodly land in God’s eternal home

Charla Schroeder Murphy

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Dr. D. R. Sanders

The following text is transcribed to the best of my ability from an old, poor-quality photocopy of a newspaper or magazine obituary, no date or source listed. . I received the photocopy at lest 20 years ago from my mother, Mary Jean Weber Eggett Thomas (granddaughter of Mary Sanders; ggranddaughter of D.R.S.). There is a very blurry photo in the upper left corner appears to be head and shoulders of a man in a suit. He appears to have hair parted on the left side, prominent eyebrows or eyebrow ridges, and a long beard coming from the front of the face only. The photo is captioned “The Late D. R. Sanders.” – Chris Burgoyne

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Dr. D. R. Sanders Historical Career A Man Among Men in the Pulpit in the Army and in the Medical Profession To the Republican-Era. Dr. David Riley Sanders dies at his home at the Southern Illinois Hospital Annex at four o’clock a.m., Monday, July 22, 1907. He was born in Benton county [sic], Tenn., July 26, 1844, being 62 years 11 months and 26 days old. For a year past Dr. Sanders has suffered more or less at intervals with some kind of stomach trouble which the doctors have diagnosed as gastrites [sic]. When only a small boy he came to Illinois with his parents, Abram and Jerusha (Hopkins)Sanders, and settled in Williamson county [sic] where he worked on his father’s farm during the summers and attended the district schools of the neighborhood during the winters. Thus he worked and studied and grew to young manhood. At the age of 18, the Civil war [sic] between the states having been declared, he joined the army, casting his military lot with the 81st Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered into the service as second lieutenant of Company E August 26, 1862, and was promoted to first lieutenant February 6, 1863. He served to the end of the war and took part in numerous engagements with his regiment. The war was well under way [sic] and there was immediate demand for the regiment at the front. He took part in the battles at Port Gibson May 1st, Raymond May 12th, in the capture of Jackson the capital of Mississippi, May 14th, May 16 in the battle of Champion Hill and at Black River Bridge May 17th, 1863. These constituted a part of campaign against Vicksburg. The active work of the siege of Vicksburg began May 19th and on the 20th the 81st took position south of the Jackson road and participated in the general assault May 22nd. In this assault the 81st was badly cut to pieces. Its loss of officers was appalling. The brave and chivalrous Col. J. J. Dollins, Capts. C. S. Ward and Zebedee Hammock and Lieuts. Hugh Warnock and James M. Farmer. After the capitulation of Vicksburg he participated in the Washita campaign and in the Red River expedition and was in the battle of Brownsville, Mass., and assisted in the capture of Forts De Russey and Alexandria. At Guntown, June 10th, 1864 the 81st was the first to open fire. The regiment then moved to Duvalls Bluff, Ark, and after many skirmishes and expeditions went in pursuit of General Price in his raid through Missouri. First to Cape Girardeau, then to St. Louis, Jefferson City and to Warrensburg. Price having escaped into Arkansas, the regiment returned in time to participate in the great battle of Nashville, December 15th and 16th, 1864. The regiment then moved to Eastport and then to Mobile, where it held the advance on Spanish Fort and opened the fight March 27, 1865, and in the charge on the fort Lieut. Sanders had his company and has always maintained that his right was the first inside the enemy’s work. The war over, the regiment was mustered out of the service at Chicago August 5, 1865, and Lieut. D. R. Sanders, like tens of thousands of other brave young men, returned to the farm and the home of his boyhood and resumed the cultivation of the soil, whose peaceful pursuits he had abandoned for only a brief period to respond to his country’s call. Having given three years of his life to military service, having served his country honorably through the greatest civil war of any age or time, he was prepared to appreciate home and its blessings. He taught school several terms, joined the church and was soon after ordained to the ministry and was pastor successively of Pleasant Hill, Jonesboro and Anna Baptist churches. He studied medicine under Dr. F. M. Agnew, of Makanda, graduated from a medical college at Cincinnati, Ohio, and began the practice of his profession at his old homestead in Williamson county [sic]. Dr. Sanders was not a man who delighted in telling his troubles to others, therefore his true reason for changing his profession will probably never be known. There is no doubt that he originally intended that his life should be devoted to the ministry. Early in his career as a minister a throat trouble developed which made public speaking very painful and aggravating and this may have been a determining factor in his change of professions. For the past twenty years he has refrained from public speaking, expect on rare and important occasions. In addition to his professional duties he found time for much church work. He was a deeply religious nature and his loving devotion for the church continued to the end. He was a noted politician and had a very strong following. He was for several years chairman of the Republican central committee of Union county. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and was chaplain of his post at the time of his death. As an orator he had no equal in this part of the state whether the subject be religious or political. He was appointed to the Illinois Southern Hospital for the Insane by Gov. Richard Yates in 1901, in charge of the annex, and was continued in that position by Governor Deneen. He was married twice. His first wife was Miss Delphina Galleghy. His only child by his first wife is now Dr. Minnie J. Armstrong, wife of H. Clay Armstrong, capitalist, of Texarkana, Texas. His second wife was Miss Lydia E. Rauch. To this union were born five children – Mrs. Will Anderson, of Jonesboro; Mrs. Claud Henson, of Murphysboro, and Clydeine Dugusta, single, and Karl, medical student, single. In the death of Dr. D. R. Sanders his family has sustained an irreparable loss, the church a faithful and devoted member, the institution with which he was connected on e of its ablest physicians, the state one of its foremost citizens. In the language of Governor Deneen to the widow, “He served his country and state long, faithfully and conscientiously.” He was loved by all who enjoyed the pleasure of his acquaintance. – Frank Hopkins END Jerry Mullins – Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 09:04:05 (PDT)

Holden Eugene “Gene” Sanders

Herrin – Holden Eugene “Gene” Sanders, 74, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb.13, 2003, at his home. He was born in West Frankfort on May 10, 1928, the son of Holden Julius and Lora (Absher) Sanders. He received his elementary education at Buncombe, in a rural school in southern Jackson County, near Makanda. After one year of high school in Yakima, Wash., he served in the U.S. Merchant Marines, from 1945 until 1949. In 1949, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving during the Korean Conflict, until the time of his honorable discharge on the 18th day of February 1953, with the rank of Airman First Class.

Gene, as he was known, received a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Economics from the University of Miami, in 1956, and the degree of “Juris Doctor cum laude” in 1959. He practiced law in Atlanta, GA, for several years and was elected State Senator there for the 41st Senatorial District in 1964. He is a member of the State Bars of Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. During his legal career, he served as attorney for the Federal Trade Commission, the Federal Communications Commissions, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the U.S. Army Command at Huntsville, Ala. He also is a member of the Rock Island Masonic Lodge No. 452, A.F. and A.M.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Mary Leigh and James Hood of Cedar Park, TX; son and dau-in-law, John and Shari Sanders of Johnston City, TN; son and dau-in-law, William M. “Bill” and Mary Lou Sanders of New Orleans, LA.; four grandchildren, Ara Tidwell of Georgetown, TX, Anna Christina Sanders and Ben Sanders of Johnston City, TN and Shiloh Sanders of New Orleans, LA; and his half sister, Irene Feezle of Naples, FL; along with many other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two half sisters, Dorothy Lee Caputa and Lila Livesay.

The graveside committal service for Holden Eugene “Gene” Sanders will be at Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, in the Old Rose Hill Cemetery of Marion. Military graveside rites will be conducted by V.F.W. Heyde-Pillow Post No. 1301 of Marion.

Note from Charla Schroeder Murphy: Gene was a friend of the WCHS contributing monetary support and giving the last printing of his family book, “The Sanders Family: An American Odyssey” (which sold out shortly before his death) to the WCHS for a fund-raiser. Gene and I had recently visited in the weeks before his death and discussed volume five of the “The Sanders Family” which he wished me to continue. He requested being involved in the editing and proofing for which I was grateful. I hope his hand will still guide me in the work ahead. I will continue to keep his memory in the days ahead.

William Schroeder

Pittsburg, Williamson Co., IL Died 5 Mar 1950

Pittsburg Man Died Sunday Morning at Age of 78. William Schroeder died at his home at Pittsburg at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Deceased was born at Pinckneyville 15Dec 1871, and was the son of Henry and Maria B. Hettinger Schroeder. He was married first to Amanda M. Jones who died in 1920 and was later married to Ellen Rude. Surviving are three sons, John C. Schroeder, Energy, William J. Schroeder and Thomas V. Jones of Pittsburg and one daughter, Mrs. Dan Kobler, Pittsburg. He also leaves two brothers (grandsons) Charles and George Schroeder, Pittsburg. A former coal miner, he was employed for many years by the Cosgrove-Mehan Coal Co. He was a memebre of the Lutheran Church. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery. The body is at the home of his son, William J. Schroeder, Pittsburg.

Charla Schroeder Murphy – Saturday, September 18, 1999 at 22:58:11 (PDT)

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William Schroeder

Dixon, Lee County, IL 27 March 1970

William Schroeder, 59, formerly of Pittsburg, but recently a resident of Dixon, died at 2:30 a.m. today in the hospital in Dixon. He was born 31 Jul 1910 to William and Amanda Jones Schroeder in Marion. He married Helen Cochran, 16 Jul 1932, who survives in Dixon. Other survivers include two sons, Charles Schroeder, Pittsurg, and George Schroeder of Dixon; four grandchildren and a half-sister, Mrs. Jesse Kobler, Marion. Three half-brothers and one half-sister also preceded him in death. Interment in the Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, Dixon, Il.

Charla Schroeder Murphy – Saturday, September 18, 1999 at 22:47:03 (PDT)

Mrs. Helen Schroeder

Dixon, Lee Co., IL 9 Apr 1977

Mrs. Helen Schroeder, 63, 1722 Factory St. died Saturday in KSB Hospital. She was born 7 Sep 1913 in Crab Orchard, the daughter of E. Charles and Fannie Bogard Cochran. She was married to William Schroeder, 16 Jul 1932 in Marion. Mrs. Schroeder was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by two sons, Georgie, Dixon and Charles, Pittsburg, Ill, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. The funeral will be Tuesday at 1:30 in Chapel Hill Funeral Home and burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery.

Charla Schroeder Murphy Saturday, September 18, 1999 at 22:43:07 (PDT)

Mrs. Amanda M. Schroeder

Pittsburg, Williamson Co., IL 10 Nov 1920

Well known woman of Pittsburg passed away following illness with Bright’s Disease. Mrs. Amanda M. Schroeder, wife of William Schroeder of Pittsburg, died at the family home here at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday November 9, 1920 following a prolonged sickness with Bright’s disease. Decendent was born in Washington County, Indiana (should say IL.) on 14 Apr 1872 and was aged 48yrs 6m 25ds at the time of death. She was the daughter of W.B. & Mary Ann Morris Jones. Decedent was twice married. Her first husband was Theo (Thomas) Jones, deceased. She was married the second time to William Schroeder, who survives. She is also survived by the following children: Mrs. Dan Kobler, George Jones, Thomas Jones, and William Schroeder Jr. all of Pittsburg. One daughter, Mrs. Dillie Fowler died six years ago. There are also survivning three brothers and one sister: Jess Jones of Pinkneyville, H.C. Jones of Rice, IL and Mr. Elvinis Jones of Nashville, and Mrs. Nettie Glasford of Belleville. Mrs. Schroeder was a member of the Baptist church and of the Royal Neighbors. The funeral Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery.

Charla Schroeder Murphy – Saturday, September 18, 1999 at 22:09:03 (PDT)

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Georgie Schroeder

Georgie T. Schroeder, 52, 619 Logan Ave., died Tuesday Nov. 13, 1990 in his home after a long illness. He was an employee of the Central Telephone Company of Dixon. He was born June 27, 1938 in Pittsburg (IL), the son of William and Helen (Cochran) Schroeder and married Dorothy Newberry on Nov. 27, 1957 in Dixon. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of Dixon; daughters, Mrs. Kerry (Suzanne) Enlow and Sandra Belman, both of Dixon; brother, Charles (Sue) Schroeder of Pittsburg; grandchildren, Benjamin and Megan Enlow and Blake Belman, all of Dixon. Funeral is at 9 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick’s, with Rev. John Stringini, pastor, officiating. Internment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday in Chapel Hill Funeral Home, with an 8 p.m. prayer service. A memorial has been established to the Sauk Valley Hospice. (From The Telegraph, Dixon, IL, Nov. 14, 1990)

Suzanne Schroeder Enlow – Saturday, November 20, 1999 at 22:29:57 (PST)

Mrs. Ida Shaller

December 10, 1934 Mrs. Shaller Died Sunday

Mrs. Ida Shaller, widow of Louie N. Shaller, who died just one week ago, passed away at noon Sunday at the family home at 718 North Logan Street, after an extended illness. She was a native of Williamson County and was born here July 10, 1870 to Henry and Nancy Franklin Boles. She was 64 years 4 months and 24 days of age at the time of her demise. She grew up in Marion and in September 1897, was united in marriage to L.N. Shaller. One daughter, Mrs. Raff Odum and a grandaughter Virgina Lee Odum of Harrisburg survive. Her parents, her husband, four brothers and two sisters all preceded Mrs. Shaller in death. She was member of the Christian Church of this city and services will be held from the church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, with pastor Warner Muir officiating. Interment will be made at the I.O.O.F cemetery beside the body of her husband which has been sleeping there only a week. Walter Fly – Saturday, June 05, 1999 at 10:19:31 (PDT)

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Amanda (Bridges) Shanks

May 1869 – May 1945

Amanda Shanks first saw light of day 75 yrs, 11 months, 15 days ago in Williamson County near the place where she finished her work here on earth. She was married to the Rev. Melvin Shanks Aug 28, 1918. She professed faith in Christ about 40 years ago and united with Somers Methodist Church and remained a faithful member until her death. Hers was a quiet life, she enjoyed most her family, her church and close friends. She was the daughter of the late Orlando Bridges & Louisa Somers. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Melvin Shanks, one bro., Chas. Bridges, one nice, Mrs. Gladys Bridges, two step-sons, Jesse Shanks of Harrisburg and Walter Shanks of this community.

Charla Schroeder Murphy

Daniel Harrison Sherretz

Daniel Harrison Sherretz, familiarly known to his friends as “Hal”, was born near Knoxville, Tenn., July 16, 1840. The family moved to Illinois in 1854 and settled a short distance south of Carbondale where his older brother helped in the construction of the Illinois Central Railroad. He himself was a passenger on the first passenger train which ran on this division. September 18, 1862, he married Sarah Jane Odum and to this union ten children were born, six sons and four daughters. On November 30, 1885, the wife and mother was called to her reward. In October of 1887 he was united in marriage with Miss Francis Binkley of Marion, who survives him.

Excepting for a short time spent in Kansas he has been a resident of southern Illinois and for the last 27 years has lived in Marion. Having been one of that sturdy band of pioneers who wrested this section from the forest, his sympathies have been with the farming and laboring classes. In the early days he was engaged in the cotton and tobacco industries of southern Illinois and bears the distinction of having opened and operated at Old Spillertown, the first coal mine in
Williamson County.

In his early young manhood he united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and died firm in the faith and belief established at that time. There being no church of his denomination convenient in his latter days, he worshiped as a rule with the congregation of the Christian
Church.

During the last year a painful accident to his wife and his own failing health rendered it necessary for them to give up home keeping and to spend the time with their children. In his latter days he received much comfort from the 23rd Psalm and the 14th chapter of St. John. His favorite hymns were “Rock of Ages” and “Shall We Gather at the River”.

He died at the home of his son, Lee Sherretz, 1020 Lake Street, Carbondale, Illinois, at 11:40a.m., Saturday, August 22, 1914, aged 74 years, 1 month and 6 days.

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Mrs. Cornelia Chamness Simmons

Marion Daily Republican July 10, 1943 Woman Dies On Visit Here Mrs. Cornelia Simmons, Native of Chamnesstown, Succumbs at Sister’s Home

Mrs. Cornelia Chamness Simmons of Austell Ga. , died at 4:10 p.m. Monday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Joel Norris, 1609 West Main Street, where she had been visiting. Mrs. Simmons arrived in Marion last Wednesday and became ill Saturday. Death was due to heart disease. Deceased was born at Chamnesstown, Williamson County Feb. 19, 1878. She was married in 1900 to W.F. Simmons. One son Max and one daughter, Mrs. Opal survive, in addition to one sister Mrs. Lydia Norris and one brother, Lum Chamness of Jacksonville, Fla. Mrs. Simmons was the daughter of J.M. and Elizabeth Cooksey Chamness. The body will remain at the Hudgens Funeral Home awaiting funeral arrangements pending arrival of the daughter from Georgia. Mary Jo Moore – Tuesday, August 10, 1999 at 19:23:13 (PDT)

Nellie Smiley

Southern Illinoisan 30 June 1988 Pittsburg – Nellie Smiley, 81, died at 11:16 a.m. Tuesday June 28, 1988 in St. Louis University Medical Center.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Sloan Funeral Home in Galatia with burial in Bethel Cemetery, west of Harco. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 pm today at the funeral home. Mrs. Smiley was a homemaker. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church. She was born Oct. 27, 1906 in Williamson County to James and Amanda (Milligan) Smith. She married Oral Smiley in 1930. He died in 1981. Survivors include two sons, Oral Smiley of Thompsonville and Robert Wootton of Berwyn, one daughter, Mildred Martez of Chicago; 17 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Two infant daughters and one half sister preceded her in death.

8/22/2000 Candyce Little

Mrs. Cora Snyder

Obituary: Name of Newpaper unknown: Colp, Illinois, November, 1938 Former Colp Postmistress Died Sunday Mrs. Cora Snyder wife of Tobe Snyder, who served as postmistress in Colp for Eight years from 1912 to 1920,died at her home at Colp Sunday night at 8:15 o’clock. Death was due to a five year illness during which she suffered of diabetes.

The daughter of the late John Kirk, Mrs. Snyder was born in Willaimson county, October 18, 1872. At death she was 66 years, 1 month and 9 days of age. She had lived at Colp or in the vicinity of Colp practically all her life. She was a member of the Colp Methodist Church. Besides her husband, Mrs. Snyder leaves the following children: Carl Snyder, Little Rock, Ark.; Earl Snyder, Herrin; Mrs. Enoc Franklin of Colp. Sod Snyder, Franklin, Penn.; Mike Snyder of South Bend, Ind.; Mrs. John Koulinous in New York City and Fritz Snyder at home. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Thomas Waldron at Cambria.

Funeral services are to be conducted, Wednesday, November 30th, at the Colp M.E. church, at 2 P.M. Rev. John Paine will officiate and interment will be at the Carterville Cemetery. Jacqueline Snyder King – Sunday, August 01, 1999 at 16:32:38 (PDT)

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James Willis Stricklin

Johnston City Progress, December 1, 1927 James Willis Stricklin, 50 years old, was killed instantly at 1:30 yesterday afternoon at Lake Creek mines when he was crushed under a fall of rock weighing two tons. He was working extra, loading with a gang of seven men, when he was killed.

Stricklin was born November 9, 1877. He has lived in this city for several years and was proprieter of the Johnston City hotel on East Broadway for some time. He leaves a wife, three daughters, Mrs. Mary Mosely, Genevieve Ferguson and Connie Stricklin and a son Marquis.

Funeral services will be held at 11 o’clock Saturday morning at the First M.E. church, by the Rev. J.H. Davis. Interment will be held at the I.O.O.F. cemetery at Benton.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Born November 9, 1877 Died November 30, 1927 Aged 50 years and 21 days James Willis Stricklin Funeral services conducted at the First M. E. church Johnston City, Ill, Saturday, December 3, 1927, at 11 o’clock a.m., by Rev. J. H. Davis. Interment at the I.O.O.F. cemetary, Benton, Ill.

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Allen Surratt

Marion Daily Republican Friday, March 15, 1935 Allen Surratt Passed Away Well Known Williamson County Resident Succumbed to Brief Illness, Thursday Night

Death at 10:45pm Thursday claimed Allen Surratt, well known Williamson county resident, at his home, 908 North Johnson street, after an illness of less than two days. Death which was attributed to heart disease followed by an attack of bleeding at the nose with which he was stricken Wednesday night. At 2pm Thursday he lapsed into unconsciousness, and never revived. Allen Sylvester Surratt was born at Jerseyville, Feb 7, 1863, and was the son of John and Julia Crain Surratt. He was 72 years 1 month and 7 days of age. At the age of three years he was left an orphan by the death of his parents, and was brot to Williamson County where he was reared in the home of his Aunt Polly Crain. A sister, Mrs. Melvin Bean was reared near Jerseyville, and the brother and sister who were separated in their childhood never saw each other again until they were past middle age. Twenty-five years ago, the sister undertook a search for a brother which resulted in their reunion, and they visited regularly until her death four years ago. There were no other members of their family. Mr. Surratt was married in 1887 to Miss Julia Chamness, who survives his death. Eleven children were born to that union. Three died in infancy. Clore died at the age of 18, John at the age of 26 and Lawrence at the age of 23. Those surviving are Mrs. L. N. McGowan, Marion, Mrs. Roger Tippy, Carterville, Mrs. Lloyd Russell, Carterville, R.F.D.3, Mrs Arthur McInturff, Marion and William Surratt, Sterling, lll. There are 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Since the year of his marriage until nine months ago, Mr. Surratt lived in Southern township. There he engaged in farming and for many years was a saw mill and threshing machine operator. Altho a Republican in a predominately Democratic township, he served his community at one time as a member of the county board of supervisors. He moved to Marion nine months ago. The funeral Sunday at 2 o’clock from the First Baptist church with Rev. Arthur Travesland and Rev. Arthur Doarr officiating. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.

James Allen Surratt – Saturday, August 14, 1999 at 11:56:31 (PDT)

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Mrs. Julia Ann Surratt

Marion Daily Republican October 8, 1938 Mrs. Surratt Passed Away Widow of Allen Surratt succumbed to Illness Early Saturday Morning

Mrs. Julia Ann Surratt of West Main Street, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Russell, three miles west of Carterville on Route 13. Mrs. Surratt is the widow of the late Allen Surratt. Is survuved by four daughters and one son as follows: Mrs. Lloyd Russell, Mrs. Louis N. McGowan, Marion. Mrs. Roger Tippy, Carterville. Mrs. Aileen McInturff and William Surratt of Sterling, Ill. Funeral services will be held Monday at the First Baptist church at 2 p.m. with interment in Rose Hill cemetery. The body will lie in state at the home at 1205 West Main St. until the hour of the funeral.

Mary Jo Moore – Tuesday, August 10, 1999 at 20:10:28 (PDT)

Mrs. Minnie Starrick

Marion (Illinois) Daily Republican Thursday, August 10, 1939 Death Claims Mrs. Starrick Mrs. Minnie Starrick, of 402 south Van Buren Street Passed Away Early Thursday Morning.

Death at 5:15 A. M. Thursday claimed Mrs. Minnie Martha Starrick, widow of A. J. Starrick, at her home at 402 Van Buren street. Mrs. Starrick was the daughter of John and Sarah E. Cooksey Chamness , and was born at Carbondale, Dec. 31, 1873. She is survived by four sons Lee and Frank Starrick of Marion, John of Decatur, and Sid of Herrin, three daughters Mrs. Leslie Kelly of West Frankfort, Mrs. Jesse James of Marion R. F. D. and Mrs. J. W. Dungey, Marion, a grandaughter Verda Starrick, who she also reared, and two sisters, Mrs. Joe Norris of Marion and Mrs. Neila Simmons, Miami, Fla. and one brother, Lum Chamness, also of Miami. Mrs. Starrick was a member of Freedom Church. Funeral arrangements had not been completed Thursday afternoon.

Steve Willson – Friday, August 13, 1999 at 19:41:29 (PDT)

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Nola Tanner

Born October 29, 1898 Saline County, Illinois Passed Away At Her Residence Marion, Illinois Saturday, August 2, 1986 Aged 87 years, 9 months, 3 days Services Held At Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home Monday, August 4, 1986 2:00 P.M. Clergymen Rev. Vernell Clark Rev. Frank Trotter Interment Rose Hill Cemetery, Marion, Illinois

Cheryl

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William M. Taylor

William M., oldest son of S.J. [Samuel Jefferson] and Mary S. Taylor [Mary Susan Bloodworth] was born near Big Sandy, Benton County, Tennessee on April 27, 1868. Soon after came with his parents to Williamson County, Southern Illinois where he grew to manhood and has lived practically all his life, near where he was reared. He claimed Hope in Christ on the evening of the 26th of March 1883 and united sometime later with the Grassy Creek Missionary Baptist Church, then later by letter was received into the fellowship of Pigeon Creek Baptist Church. Though the swift and many changes of life has, like many others, often abused his hope. Yet amidst the straits and adversities in life clung to the Hope in Christ that he obtained in early life often saying when ensnared by Satan that the way of the transgressor was hard. He was married to Mary Phemister about the year 1885. To this marriage 2 daughters were born, one of them Carry Mae passing away at the age of 12 and in Feb 1917 his wife was taken from him. Afterward he was married to Elizabeth Samuel, who also preceded him in death. He was seized and stricken with affliction on the evening of the 27th of March and after 8 days of illness passed away in the home of his daughter on April 4, 1935 at the age of 66 years, 11 months, y days. Leaving his daughter, Mrs. [Emma] Sandy Chamness, 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, two brothers T.J. [Thomas Jefferson] and Chas. B. Taylor of Carterville and one sister, Ella Henderson of Carbondale, R.F.D., also many relatives and friends. Thus ends the pilgrimage of a rough and weary life. We hope one day when the storms are all over to meet again. Goodbye father and grandfather, brother and friend till we meet again.

Charla Schroeder Murphy

Nora Edna Tippy

Nora Edna Tippy, daughter of Joseph and Melvina Ballard, was born October 27, 1877 near Carterville and departed this life Saturday, March 30, 1940 at the age of 62 years, 5 months and 3 days.

At an early age she professed faith in Christ and was united with the Crainville Baptist Church. In the year 1903 she was united in marriage to James Tippy, who preceeded her in death a few years ago. To this union was born four sons, namely: Armon [or Irwin?], Loyce, Joe and Oren, all of Carterville.

There are three half brothers and two half sisters who survive. They are: J.C. Crain, and William Crain of Carterville, Mit Crain of Marion. Mrs. Ellen McKean of Taylorville and Mrs. Amos Barth of St. Louis.

Charla Schroeder Murphy

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Lena Trammel

Sister Lena Trammel was born March the 7, 1865 and departed this life April 18, 1909, age 44 years, 1 month and 11 days. She professed faith in Christ some ten years ago and united with the Anna Baptist Church, Anna, Illinois and remained a member with this church till death came and took her home. She was married to Isiah McNeil and to this union 2 children were born, 1 of which still remains to feel her loss. She was married to Philip Loyd November 30, 1890 and to this union were born 9 children, 5 having died in infancy, 4 still remain to grieve their loss.

Charla Schroeder Murphy

James Fred Travelstead

Born: August 3, 1902, Marion, Illinois Passed Away At: Marion Memorial Hospital Marion, Illinois Thursday, August 30, 1984 Aged 82 years and 27 days Services Held At Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home Sunday, September 2, 1984 1:30 P.M. Clergyman: Rev. Kenneth McNeely Interment: Rose Hill Cemetery, Marion, Illinois

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Clarence Raymond Travelstead

Clarence Raymond Travelstead, 74, 904 E. Reeves, Marion, died Sunday at 9:45 p.m. in Marion Memorial Hospital. He was born in Harrisburg Feb. 23, 1905 to John O. and Mary Sheer Travelstead. He was married to Iva M. Lollar in Marion on Sept. 24, 1921. Mr. Travlestead was a retired coal miner, having worked in the mines for nearly 50 years, and was a member of the UMWA. Survivors include his wife, Iva; two daughters, Mrs. Stanton (Juanita) Farhing of Marion and Mrs. Don (Donna) Nolan of Portland, Ore.; two sons, Robert C. Travelstead of Carrier Mills and William Raymond Travelstead of Coosbay, Ore.; eight grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; one brother, Glen Travelstead of Marion; and two sisters, Mrs. Verla Nelson, Johnston City and Mrs. Bonnie Johnson of Marion. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandchild. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home with Rev. Arthur Joplin and Rev. Waldo Richey officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery at Poordo. Visitation will be held after 4 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

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Loren F. “Doc” Travelstead

Born: October 30, 1914 Williamson County, Illinois Passed away at: Tazewell County, Illinois Saturday, December 8, 1984 Aged 70 years, 1 month, 8 days Services Held At: Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home Tuesday, December 11, 1984 11;00 a.m. Clergyman: Rev. James Slone Interment: New Rose Hill Cemetery, Marion, Illinois

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Clarence Travis

Clarence Travis, 85, of Johnston City, died at 10:10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 1995 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 at Murman and Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City with the Revs. Dannie Odle and Danny Campbell officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at the funeral home. He was a retired auto mechanic, and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the United Pentecostal Church in Johnston City. He was born March 16, 1910 in Dunmore, KY to John and Minnie (Bivens) Travis. He married Freda Oliver, who died on March 12, 1984. He then married Nellie King on July 4, 1985. She survives. Other survivors include, one daughter, Barbara Odle of Stockton, Cali.; one son, Ladell Travis of West Frankfort; one step daughter, Brenda Horn of Johnston City; two step sons, Danny and Vernon Campbell of Johnston City; four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, six step grandchildren and one step great grandchild. He was preceeded in death by his parents, one wife, three sisters and two brothers.

Cheryl Haight

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Gertie Chamness Wallace

Marion (Illinois) Daily Republican Saturday August 11, 1923 Woman Buried At Carterville

Funeral services were conducted Friday at 10:00 a. m. at Carterville for Mrs. Gertie CHAMNESS WALLACE who died there August 6. Burial was made in Oakwood Cemetery. Rev. M. M. WHITESIDE of Marion of Marion officiated. Mrs. WALLACE died at the home of her brother Hug CHAMNESS, of Carterville. She was born February 18, 1877, and at the time of her death was 36 years, 5 months, and 28 days of age.

Steve Willson Thursday, December 23, 1999 at 17:28:36 (PST)

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Mrs. William H. Warder

Mrs. William H. Warder, wife of the Marion attorney, who is rated as the “Dean” of the Williamson County Bar Association, passed away at her home at 502 South Market St. at 8:30 o’clock Friday morning. Meta Goodall Warder was born in Marion, Illinois, on June 16, 1864, and died at her home on South Market Street, on March 22, 1935, at 8:30 o’clock A.M. Mrs. Warder was the daughter of Hardin and Harriet A. Goodall, both of who preceded her in death. She was married on the 26th day of April, 1882, at Marion, Illinois, to Attorney William H. Warder, who survives her. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home, on April 26, 1932.

Daily Rep. March 25, 1935 Mary Jo Moore Wednesday, July 14, 1999 at 17:46:28 (PDT)

John Franklin Whittington

John F. Whittington, 81, of Hurst, died at 11:35 p.m. Thursday in the home of his daughter in Hurst. He had been ill the past week. Mr. Whittingotn was born in Benton, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Whittington. In 1900 he married the former Zora Ethel Hicks at Herrin. She preceded him in death.

He leaves his daughter, Mrs. Madge Daughhetee of Hurst; sons William G. of Carbondale, Charles of E. St. Louis, Kenneth of Missouri; brother Bill Whittington of Ypsilanti, Mich; sisters Grace Moore of Benton and Rena Austin of West Frankfort; 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at the Walker Funeral Home in Hurst, Sunday at 2 p.m. The Rev, Simpson, pastor of the Primative Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Mulkeytown Cemetery.

Friends may call at Walker Funeral Home in Hurst after 1pm

Date of death May 4, 1961 Christina Whittington Powers

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John E. Wisek

April 7, 1915 July 7, 2002 Joh Wisek, age 87 of Marion, passed away at 5:10 p.m., Sunday, July 7, 2002, in Herrin Hospital. John was born, April 7, 1915, in Williamson County, the son of Louis and Anna Mary (Issler) Wisek. John was united in marriage to Margaret Norman, December 24, 1938 in Charleston, Missouri and they shared over sixty-two years of marriage together. Margaret passed away, December 11, 2001. John was a member of Marion Church of God. In his early working years John was a truck driver, later he was employed by J.C. Ford in Marion and for many years he was a coal miner, he later worked and retired from Norge in Herrin, where he worked as a mechanic in the machine shop. John loved carpentry work and did much of the work on his own home and did much of his own mechanic work. He wa an avid baseball player and at one time qualified as a semi-pro. He also loved basketball and even in his later years he loved to play catch or shoot baskets with his neighbors. John is survived by one brother, Edwin Nagel of Benton, Illinois; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Eula Nagel of Benton, Illinois, Sarah and Sherman Cardin of Logan, Illinois and Ann and Jesse Newbury of Steger, Illinois; nine nieces, Roberta Blankenship, Delores Griffin, Elizabeth Chesley, Margaret Balota, Sharon Thomas, Linda Smith, Lisa Weston, Michelle Pierce, Brenda Cross, four nephews, Robert Winemiller, Floyd Norman, Gary Newbury and David Newbury. He was proceeded in death by his parents; his wife, Margaret Wisek; two sisters, Hannah Wisek Mayer and Bertha Nagel Norman; two brothers, Joseph Nagel and Ervin Nagel. The funeral services for John E. Wisek will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2002 at the Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home in Marion, Illinois with Pastor Arthur Joplin officiating. Burial will follow in Old Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. The visitation for the family and friends will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2002, at the Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, P.O. Box 370, Marion,IL 62959.

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Margaret Wisek

August 1, 1909 December 11, 2001 Age: 92 years 4 months and 10 days Margaret Wisek, age 92, of Marion, passed away at 11:40 p.m., on Tuesday, December 11, 2001, in Marion Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 1, 1909, just north of Marion, near Spillertown, the daughter of Herny and Josie (Travelstead) Norman. Margaret was united in marriage to John Wisek on December 24, 1938, at Charleston, Missouri. Together they have enjoyed nearly sixty-three years of marriage. She wa a long-time member of the Church of God of Marion. Margaret was a devoted wife to her busband, John. She spent much of her time seeing to his needs and taking career of her home. Seeing that everything was in its place and well kept, brought her much satisfaction. She leaves behind her husband, John of Marion, several nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and many friends. All who knew her will miss her gentle smile and pleasant attitude. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, half-sister and half-brother. The funeral service for Margaret Wisek will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 15th, 2001, at Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home of Marion, with Rev. Arthur Joplin officiating. Interment will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery of Marion. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday evening the 14th of December, between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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Harry S. Woolsey

Monday October 6, 1924 Marion Daily Republican, page 3 Herrin Man was Electrocuted

Harry S. Woolsey of the Herrin Ice and Cold Storage Company was electrocuted Sunday morning about 10 minutes before 5 o’clock while working on the electric crane at that place. Mr. Woolsey went to O.V. Naumer, manager of the plant early in the morning and told him the hoist was down. Two cans of ice were stalled in a diptank. Inspection revealed that a rubber was burnt out of one the tubes on the machine and dropped down. Mr. Woolsey took hold of the rod to reverse the motor and a little plunger on the end of the coil dropped down and his body made the ground. The manager run and pulled the switch off and Mr. Woolsey fell into the tank nearby. He was carried to a platform where two doctors, Dr. Kane and Dr. Wallman both of Herrin were called. The mine rescue team was unable to help him. Mr. Woolsey was 37 years of age. He was married and had four children. He was an engineer for the Ice Plant at the time of his death. The coroner was called and a jury composed of Fred Stimon; foreman, M.W. Snyder, Geo. Hamilton, Tom Howell, Virgil Owen and James Bratcher returned the following verdict; We the undersigned jurors sworn to inquire into the death of Harry L. Woolsey, on oath do find the he came to his death by being electrocuted while handling electreic crane at the plant of the Herrin Ice and Cold Storage Company while in the discharge of his duty.

Bailey Williams – Monday, September 06, 1999 at 19:17:37 (PDT)

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