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OBITUARY EXTRACTS

From the Jacksonville, IL Newspapers
1 Jan 1976 thru 31 Dec 1996




Warren Haley reviewed all of the obituaries which appeared in the Jacksonville papers during the 21 year period of 1 Jan 1976 thru the end of Dec. 1996. His note: "I could have missed some or lost some over the years.... but not many. I have an alphabetical listing (contained in two 3-inch notebook binders) by year. I made the notebooks up at the end of each year before I filed the extracted information in my file cabinet." Thanks Warren for all of the work you put into collecting the information given here and again now for making the extracted information available to MAGA researchers. A big thank you also goes to Dan Tholen who has graciously offered to help Warren get all of the data typed to be put online.If you find errors which need correcting or have information to be added to one of the extracts, you may forward same to my email address.


WADDELL, Lester "Red"; b: 15Mar1903, Macoupin Co., IL; d: 6Feb1986, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Waverly, IL; m: Mildred Farmer on 26Dec1935 (place not stated); fa: Frank Waddell; mo: Elizabeth Stults. A resident of Waverly. Survived by his wife; two sisters: Leola Napier of Springfield and Enid Whittaker of Covington, IN

WADDELL, Lou Ruth (Bubb); b: 4Jan1904, Summer Hill, IL; d: 30Jan1985, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center); bu: Griggsville, IL; m: Orville Waddell on 12Jun1948 in Springfield, IL; fa: William T. Bubb; ;mo: Virginia Lee. Husband preceded in death 30Jun1961. A recent resident of Owen Care Center, Pittsfield, IL Survived by nieces and one nephew. Preceded by one sister and two brothers.

WADDELL, Louise (Roberts); b; 24Jan1890, White Hall, IL; d: 22Oct1978, Bloomington, IL (St. Joseph Hospital); bu: White Hall, IL; m: Glen Waddell (date and place not stated); fa: William J. Roberts; mo: (not stated). Husband preceded in death. A resident of Bloomington, IL Survived by one nephew and two nieces. Preceded by a brother: Harold.

WADDELL, Margaret (Siltman); b: 21Feb1899, Mason Co., IL; d: 20Feb1979, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center); bu: Chandlerville, IL; m: Ira Waddell on 7Feb1920 in Havana, IL; fa: August Siltman; mo: Fannie Horner. Husband preceded in death 25Jul1971. A resident of Chandlerville, IL Survived by two children: Mrs. Arthur (Jean) Glick of Chandlerville and Urban Waddell of Pekin; four grand and three g-grandchildren; three sisters and a brother: Frank Siltman of Chandlerville, Esther Siltman of Springfield, Mrs. Gertrude Finch of Chandlerville and Verna ?Butt of FL. Preceded by five brothers and three sisters.

WADE, Alyce Mae (Watson); b: 12Oct1918, Monmouth, IL; d: 10Ot1977, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center); bu: Warren County Cemetery, Monmouth, IL; m: Tom Wade on 5Aug1939 in Iowa; fa: Richard Watson; mo: Rosa Wiley. A resident of Jacksonville, IL Survived by her husband; these children: Mrs. Stephen (Sandra) Kershaw of Peoria, Mrs. Mark (Karen) Hinds of Springfield, and Terry Wade of Monmouth; two grandchildren; three sisters and a brother: Grace Groves of Springfield, Irene Higgins of Omaha, NE, Gladys Malloy, and Francis Watson, both of Oxnard, CA.

WADE, Barbara J. (Martin); b: 21May1938, Pearl, IL; d: 16Nov1989, Hamburg, IL; bu: Green Pond Cemetery, near Pearl, IL; m: Jim Wade on 31May1958 in Tunica, Miss.; fa: Freeman Martin; mo: Flossie Ramsey. A resident of Hamburg. Survived by a son: Tom of Kampsville; two daughters: Lisa Wade of Jacksonville and JoAnn Wade of Hamburg; a granddaughter: Sara Ratliff; three sisters: Illene Whitworth of Hamburg, Estalene Buzzell of New Brookfield, Mass., and Betty Butler of Florence, Ala.; and a brother: Dean Martin of Ottawa. Preceded by a daughter: Debra Ratliff; and a brother: Marlin Martin.

WADE, Bernice (Baker); b: 12Apr1898, Richfield, IL; d: 8Aug1978, Pittsfield, IL; bu: McCord Cemetery, Perry, IL; m: Charles M. Wade on 30Sep1916 in Perry, IL; fa: Jones C. Baker; mo: Effie Wagy. A resident of Pittsfield, IL Survived by her husband; a daughter: Mrs. Thomas (Dorothy) McKinney of Jacksonville; three sons: Richard M. and J. Merle, both of Jacksonville, and Donald L. of Colorado Springs, CO; nine grand and 20 g-grandchildren.

WADE, Charles D.; b: 15Apr1908, Griggsville, IL; d: 18Oct1979, rural Griggsville, IL; bu: Griggsville, IL; m: Lucy Kennedy on 23Jan1931 in Griggsville, IL; fa: Delbert R. Wade; mo: Elizabeth Armentrout. A resident of rural Griggsville, IL Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Judy Crawford of Bend, Ore.; two sons: Lew of Griggsville and Charles of San Jose, CA; six grandchildren; and a brother: Roy J. of Griggsville. Preceded by a sister: Mrs. Sue Shaddock.

WADE, Katherine F. "Mickey" (Fields); b: 16Nov1907, Neponset, IL; d: 7Sep1996, Winter Park, FL; bu: Griggsville, IL; m: Roy J. Wade on 18Aug1933 in Bloomington, IL; fa: Earnest Fields; mo: Ethel Green. A resident of Winter Park; formerly of Griggsville. Survived by her husband; two daughters: Mrs. Robert (Susan W.) Cook of Madison, WI, and Mrs. Ron (Mary W.) Echols of Erving, TX; one son: David C. Wade of Plano; eight grand and even g-grandchildren; and one sister: Esther M. Fields of Lincoln, NE Preceded by a son: Peter J. Wade.

WADE, Charles M.; b: 24Nov1894, near Mt. Sterling, IL; d: 29Apr1986, Jacksonville, IL (Meline Nursing Home); bu: McCord Cemetery; m: Frances Bernice Baker on 30Sep1916 in Perry, IL; fa: Gaylord Richard Wade; mo: Laura Belle Stevens. Wife preceded in death in August, 1978. A former resident of Perry, IL Survived by one daughter: Mrs. Thomas (Dorothy) McKinney of Jacksonville; three sons: Richard Wade and J. Merle Wade of Jacksonville, and Donald L. Wade of Colorado Springs, CO; nine grand, 23 g-grand and nine g-g-grandchildren; one brother: Herb Wade of Mt. Sterling; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by one brother and three sisters.

WADE, Charles W.; b: 19Jan1899, near Griggsville, IL; d: 24Nov1978, Quincy, IL (St. Mary's Hospital); bu: Bethel Cemetery, near Griggsville, IL; fa: Robert Wade; mo: Mary Elizabeth Brown. A resident of Griggsville, IL Survived by three sisters: Mrs. Louis Dehart, Mae Wade and Margaret Wade, all of Griggsville.

WADE, Cynthia (Neff); b: 15May1892, Pike Co., IL; d: 10Dec1981, Pittsfield, IL; bu: Blue River Cemetery, Pike Co., IL; m: Owen Wade (date and Place not stated); fa: Alvin Neff; mo: Mary Schafer. Husband preceded in death. Survived by the following children: Mrs. Cecil (Thelma) Swartz, Walter Wade, Raymond Wade, Mrs. Ford (Edna) Knapp, and Mrs. Mac (Pearl) Priest, all of Florence, and Mrs. Charles (Helen) Davis of Winchester; 19 grand and several g-grand and g-g-grandchildren; and three sisters: Eva Baird of Exeter, Mrs. Ada Nichols of Peoria, and Mrs. Mildred Waters of Haughton, Kansas. Preceded by five brothers and a sister.

WADE, Edward Lasell "Butch"; b: 1Oct1908, White Hall, IL; d: 27Dec1983, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center); bu: Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield, IL; m: Roberta Haven on 11Feb1940 in Bowling Green, MO; fa & mo: (not stated). Wife preceded in death 21Feb1980. Survived by a daughter: Shelly VanAntwerp of Indianapolis, IN; one son: Robert E. of Danville, IN; three grandchildren; one sister: Marjorie G'Sell of Chicago; and a brother: Francis "Spec" of Washington.

WADE, Frances Louise (Evans); b: 17Nov1918, Scott Co., IL; d: 30May1981, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Blue River Cemetery, Pike Co., IL; m: Ellis Wade, Sr. on 6Nov1937 in Bowling Green, MO; fa: Jim Evans; ;mo: Essie Winningham Wakeknight. A resident of rural Winchester, IL Survived by her husband; her step-mother: Retha Evans; four sons: Ellis, Jr. of Litchfield, Larry of Alsey, and Lloyd and Tom, both of Winchester; two daughters: Mrs. Dorman (Vickie) Deeder and Mrs. Joe (Nancy) Haskell, both of Winchester; 15 grandchildren; a brother: Raymond Evans of Apple Valley, CA; and the following half-brothers and half-sisters: James Albert Evans of Quincy, Ted W. Evans of Sweet Home, Oregon, Mrs. Verneal Chipman of Maywood, MO, Mrs. Lena Brassfield of Quincy, Mrs. Betty Hoots of White Hall, and Mrs. Linda Harrington of Clinton. She raised foster-children, including Mrs. Helen Shonhart Smith of West Virginia. Preceded by an infant child; a brother and half-sister; and also her aunt and uncle: Fred and Elsie Neff in whose home she was raised.

WADE, Frank "Jay Bird"; b: 25Oct1910, Pike Co., IL; d: 6Aug1986, Pittsfield, IL (Owen Care Nursing Home); bu: Blue River Cemetery, south of Detroit, IL; m: Helen Lawson on 16Sep1945 in Pittsfield, IL; fa: James Wade; ;mo: Allie Goble. A resident of Florence, IL Survived by his wife; the following children: Patricia Wade and Mike Wade, both of Florence, Donald Wade of Barry, and Mary Doyle of Pittsfield; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; and two brothers: George Wade of Detroit and Richard Wade of Pittsfield. Preceded by a sister: Lottie Cook.

WADE, George G.; b: 27May1915, Florence, IL; d: 29Nov1993, Pittsfield, IL (Illini Hospital); bu: Greenpond Cem.; m: Mary B. Leib on 20Ot1937 in Bowling Green, MO; fa: James Wade; mo: Allie Gobel. A resident of Detroit, IL Survived by his wife; two sons: James E. Wade of Pittsfield and Gene Arthur Wade of Hannibal, MO; a daughter: Georgianna Jones of Kansas City, MO; seven grand and seven g-grandchildren. Preceded by a granddaughter: Debbie; two brothers: Dick and Frank; and one sister: Lottie.

WADE, Herbert S.; b: 12Oct1900, Perry, IL; d: 7Mar1995, Pittsfield, IL (Clarkston Court Nursing Home); bu: Benville, IL; m: Lennie L. Carpenter on 5Feb1925 in Pittsfield, IL; fa: Gale Richard Wade; mo: Laura Stevens. Wife preceded in death 24Apr1990. A resident of Mt. Sterling, IL Survived by several nieces and nephews. Preceded by two brothers: Charles and Gilbert Wade; and three sisters: Carrie Wade, Blanche Wagner and Mary Hansen.

WADE, Hugh Dean; b: 16Mar1932, Florence, IL; d: 18Oct1996, Pittsfield, IL (Illini Hospital); bu: Oakwood Cemetery, Pittsfield, IL; m: Bess Roat on 2Aug1952 in Havana, IL; fa: Walter O. Wade; mo: Mildred Fox. A resident of Pittsfield. Survived by his wife; his parents of Florence; a daughter: Mrs. David (Theresa) Collins of Winslow, IN; two sons: Dennis of Nebo and Rick of Pittsfield; six grandchildren; and three brothers: Bob of East Alton, Rex of Winchester, and Jack of Mt. Sterling.

WADE, Julie Ann; b: (not stated); d: 31Dec1980, Louisiana, MO (Pike County Memorial Hospital); bu: Green Pond Cemetery, near Pearl, IL; fa: Jack Wade; mo: (not stated). A resident of Mt. Sterling, IL; was 15 years of age at death. Survived by her parents; a brother: David Wade of Kankakee; two sisters: Gretchen and Rachel, both at home; her maternal grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Vernie Harmon of Pearl; her paternal grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Walter Wade of Pittsfield; and two g-grandmother: Mrs. Cynthia Wade of Pittsfield and Mrs. Nancy Lynch of Havana.

WADE, Juliet; b: 1Jan1897, Pike Co., IL; d: 14Nov1985, Pittsfield, IL (Illini Community Hospital); bu: Griggsville, IL; fa: Arthur William Wade; mo: Ella Mitchell. A resident of Griggsville. Survived by several cousins. Preceded by a sister: Margaret Wade; and a brother: Samuel John Wade.

WADE, Lee Edward; b: 25Dec1906, Augusta, IL; d: 12Apr1992, Galesburg, IL (St. Mary's Hospital); bu: (Cremated); m: 1) Dorothy Homer on 17Mar1928 in Fulton Co., IL; and 2) Margaret Strawn on 2Sep1984 in Alexander, IL; fa: Edward H. Wade; mo: Lillian Davis. 1st wife preceded in death 13Mar1968. A resident of Alexander; formerly of Bushnell. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Gerald (Norma) McDonald of rural Macomb; two grand and two g-grandchildren; and a sister: Margaret Meyer of Barry.

WADE, Lennie (Carpenter); b: 30Nov1901, Brown Co., IL; d: 24Apr1990, Mt. Sterling, IL; bu: Benville, IL; m: Herbert Wade on 5Feb1925 in Pittsfield, IL; fa: Albert Carpenter; mo: Alvina King. A resident of Mt. Sterling. Survived by her husband; one brother: Ray of Fallon, Nev.; four sisters: Mrs. Mae Smith and Mrs. Ethel Little, both of Mt. Sterling, and Mrs. Alberta Buckshot and Mrs. Thelma Wegs, both of Rushville; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by two brothers and two sisters.

WADE, Lillian (Cannedy); b: 5Mar1886, Greenfield, IL; d: 13Mar1988, Alton, IL (Eldercare Nursing Home); bu: Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield, IL; m: Jim Wade on 8Mar1909 in Greenfield, IL; fa: Martin Cannedy; mo: Sarilda Smith. Husband preceded in death in 1929. A former resident of Greenfield, IL Survived by several nieces and nephews, some of whom reside in the Greenfield area. Preceded by a daughter.

WADE, Margaret Imogene (Evans); b: 24Dec1907, Scott Co., IL; d: 1Jun1992, Winchester, IL (Scott County Nursing Home); bu: Winchester, IL; m: Roy Wade on 28Jun1930 in Pittsfield, IL; fa: Homer Evans; mo: Bessie Jackson. Husband preceded in death 25Dec1962. A resident of Winchester. Survived by two sons: Billie Homer of Rock Island and Jimmie Dwyane of Glenarm; ;three grand and two g-grandchildren; two brothers: Dudley Evans of Freeport and Edwin Evans of Winchester; three sisters: Mrs. Bob (LaVern) Alberts of Jacksonville, Martha Pratt of Jacksonville, and Mrs. Ed (Evelyn) Haggard of Winchester. Preceded by an infant daughter: Leota; and one brother: John Junior Evans.

WADE, Margery (Sawyers); bu: 11Dec1913, Buffs, IL; d: 10Sep1985, Griggsville, IL; bu: Griggsville, IL; m: Jesse Loraine Wade on 19May1935 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Guy Sawyers; mo: Grace Shinn. A resident of Griggsville. Survived by one daughter: Mrs. Warren (Susan J.) Barr of Birmingham, Ala.; and her mother: Mrs. E. D. Kellum of Griggsville; and her husband. Preceded in death by her father and step-father. (Reared in the home of her mother and step-father: Emery D. Kellum; and her grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. John F. Shinn in Griggsville.)

WADE, Peter Ellis; b: 27Feb1912, Pike Co., IL; d: 20Feb1985, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu: Blue River Cemetery, near Detroit, IL; m: Frances Evans on 6Nov1936 in Bowling Green, MO; fa: Thomas Wade; mo: Margaret Dolbow. Wife preceded in death in 1981. A resident of Winchester, IL Survived by four sons: Ellis Wade of Jacksonville, Larry Wade of Murrayville, Lloyd Wade and Tom Wade, both of Winchester; two daughters: Mrs. Dorman (Vickie) Deeder of Winchester and Mrs. Joe (Nancy) Haskell of Jacksonville; 15 grand, seven step-grand and two g-grandchildren; two sisters: Bessie Kessinger of Florence and Ina Rea of Pittsfield, IL Preceded by three brothers and three sisters.

WADE, Rachel Claire; b: 21Nov1914, Murrayville, IL; d: 5Mar1987, Springfield, IL; bu: Murrayville, IL; fa: William R. Wade; mo: Sarah Edwards. A resident of Springfield. Survived by one brother: Bill Wade of Jacksonville; and three nephews: Bill, Kurt and Bret Wade, all of Jacksonville.

WADE, Robert D.; b: 25Mar1928, Swan Creek, IL; d: 17May1990, Monmouth, IL ;bu: Monmouth, IL; m: Ruth Ameen on 25Apr1947 in Monmouth, IL; fa: Perry Wade; mo: Minnie Rule. A resident of Monmouth. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Kathie Mussat of Jacksonville; three sons: Robert D. Wade, Jr. of Davenport, IA., Jeffrey Wade of Jacksonville and Bradley Wade of Atlanta, GA ; and three grandchildren.

WADE, Richard; b: 22Jan1904, Detroit, IL; d: 4Feb1987, Pittsfield, IL (Owen Care Center); bu: Blue River Cemetery, Detroit, IL; m: Bona Swann on 24Nov1926 in Pittsfield, IL; fa: James Wade; mo: Allie Gobel. A resident of Pittsfield; formerly of Florence. Survived by his wife; a brother: George Wade of Detroit; a daughter-in-law: Mrs. Betty Hawkins of Ripley, N.Y.; six grand and 15 g-grandchildren. Preceded by a son: Gene; a daughter: JoAnn; and several nieces and nephews.

WADE, Richard R.; b: 13Nov1907, Griggsville, IL; d: 28Nov1983, Quincy, IL (St. Mary's Hospital); bu: Memorial Park, Quincy, IL; m: Catherine Drew on 2Jan1932 in Virginia, IL; fa: Edwin Wade; mo: Hattie Pyle. A resident of Quincy; formerly of Griggsville. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Harvey (Nancy) Bergman of Camp Point and Mrs. Robert (Linda) Blevins of Quincy; two son: Richard D. and Daniel, both of Quincy; 12 grand and 15 g-grandchildren. Preceded by one grandson.

WADE, Samuel J.; b: 27Sep1890, rural Griggsville, IL; d: 2Mar1982, Pittsfield, IL (Illini Community Hospital); bu: Griggsville, IL; fa: Arthur William Wade; mo: Ella Mitchell. A resident of rural Griggsville, IL Survived by his sister, Juliet, with whom he made his home. Preceded by a sister: Margaret.

WADE, William Robert, Jr.; b: 18Mar1920, Murrayville, IL; d: 20Nov1996, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu: Calvary Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Mary Flynn on 14Feb1953 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: William R. Wade; mo: Sarah Edwards. A resident of Jacksonville. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; three sons: Bill of Franklin, and Kurt and Bret, both f Jacksonville; and one grandson. Preceded by one sister: Rachael Claire

WADINA, Gerald W.; b: 6Jun1939; d: 15Sep1992, West Allis, WI; bu: Holy Cross Cemetery, Wauwatosa, WI; m: Sherry Prather (date and place not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). A resident of 12239 W. Verona Court, West Allis, WI; was 53 years of age at death. Survived by his wife, formerly of Roodhouse, IL; his parents; two sons: Derek and Curt, both of Milwaukee, WI; and a brother: Gilbert S. Wadina of Kenosha, WI

WADLOW, Ethel (Mowry); b: (not stated); d: 14Jun1990, St. Louis, MO (Christian Hospital NE); bu: (not stated); m: (not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). A resident of St. Louis, MO; was 75 years of age at death. Survived by three children: Mrs. David (Donna) Finney Virginia, Mrs. Raymond (Barbara) Farmer of Ashland and Walter Jesse Boner, Jr. of Audubon, , NJ; six grandchildren; one sister: Mrs. Eugene (Emma) Rust of Athens; two brothers: Gilbert Z. Mowry of Ashland and Walter Lee Mowry of Pekin; and one step-sister: Mrs. Ray (Mary Alice) McMillan of Robinson.

WADSWORTH, Mary Jane; b: 3Aug1890, Jacksonville, IL; d: 12Dec1978, Jacksonville, IL; bu: (not stated); fa: Harry Wadsworth; mo: Nellie Farrell. Survived by a nephew: A. Wadsworth Applebee of Jacksonville; and a cousin: Miss Gertrude Ayers of Jacksonville. Preceded by a sister: Mrs. Alice Applebee.

WAGENBLAST, Leon C.; b: 12Jun1918, Brighton, IL; d: 11Apr1991, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu: St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Godfrey, IL; m: Jean Boerner on 27Apr1946 in Alton, IL; fa: Louis C. Wagenblast; mo: Barbara Whitman. A resident of Carrollton, IL Survived by his wife; three daughters: Janet Longbottom of Alton, Joan Gillingham of Columbia, MO, and Patty Durrer of St. Louis, MO; one son: Chris Wagenblast of Carrollton; six grandchildren; three sisters: Mildred Willis of Tooele, UT, Hilda Norton of Jerseyville and Ruth Carroll of Alton; and one brother: Elmer Wagenblast of Medora. Preceded by two brothers: Russell and Victor Wagenblast.

WAGENER, Robert E., Rev.; b: 24Dec1897, Eldred, IL; d: 15Jan1978, Wood River, IL; bu: Carrollton, IL; bu: Carrollton, IL; m: Truby Hamilton in 1939 (place not stated); fa: Lawrence Wagener; mo: Minnie Davidson. A resident of Cottage Hills; formerly of Carrollton. Survived by his wife; four daughters: Mrs. Hilda Greenwood, Miss Jewell Wagener, Mrs. Carolyn Sue Mills, and Mrs. Janet Ann Hansen; four sons: Gene, Ronald, Larry and Bob; and grandchildren; and one sister: Mrs. Arnot (Minnie) Meek of Carrollton.

WAGGAMAN, Monteta C. (Costello); b: (not stated); d: 22Jul1976, Detroit, Michigan; bu: Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL; m: Raymond L. Waggaman (date and place not stated); fa: John Costello; mo: (not stated). Husband preceded in death in 1968. A former resident of Jacksonville Il. Survived by four sons: Robert, Raymond, Patrick, and Thomas, all of St. Louis, MO; two brothers and one sister, the latter being Mary R. Costello of Detroit. Preceded by her parents and three brothers: James, Leo and Joseph Costello.

WAGGENER, Agnes May (Sheeley); b: 28May1889, Morgan Co., IL; d: 25Jan1981, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Ebenezer Cemetery, north of Jacksonville, IL; m: George Waggener on 10Oct1905 (place not stated); fa: William Carl Sheeley; mo: Mary Lamkular. Husband preceded in death 22Mar1956. Survived by two sons: Claude Waggener of Industry and Donald Waggener of Jacksonville; two daughters: Mrs. Charles (Dorothy) Spaenhower and Mrs. Verl (Virginia) Hickey, both of Jacksonville; 15 grand, 17 g-grand and 10 g-g-grandchildren. The last of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by two sons, a daughter, two grandsons, and two brothers.
WAGGENER, Barbara; b: 18Mar1932, Morgan Co., IL; d: 9Jul1983, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Winchester, IL; fa: Leroy Waggener; ; mo: Opal Wilson. A resident of Winchester. Survived by her mother of Winchester; two bothers: Dick Waggener of Winchester and Warren Taylor of Dallas, TX; and one sister: Mrs. Jim (Marcella) Lashmett of Winchester; and two nieces: Cheryl Thomas and Chris Montgomery, both of Winchester.

WAGGENER, Claude L.; b: 3Nov1909, Ashland, IL; d: 19Apr1983, Macomb, IL (McDonough District Hospital); bu: Ebenezer Cemetery, north of Jacksonville, IL; m: Dorothy Holcomb on 9Apr1932 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: George Waggener; mo: Agnes Sheeley. A resident of Industry, IL for 21 years; formerly of Ashland and Astoria. Survived by his wife; sons: Lloyd and Carroll of Industry; a brother: Donald of Jacksonville; and two sisters: Virginia Brickey and Dorothy Spaenhower of Jacksonville. Preceded by one son: Bobby; and one brother.

WAGGENER, Cynthia Faye (Johnson); b: 4May1929, Jacksonville, IL; d: 12Sep1996, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Ebenezer Cemetery, north of Jacksonville; m: Donald E. Waggener on 26Jan1947 in Literberry, IL; fa: A. Samuel Johnson; mo: Lola Marie Ryman. Survived by her husband; five daughters: Mrs. Daniel (Beverly) Stevenson of Grand Rapids, MI, Pam Waggener and Mrs. David (Judy) Marshall, both of Jacksonville, Mrs. Bill (Diane) Knight of Galesburg, and Dawn Waggener of Bloomington, IN; a son: Jeff (wife, Lori) of Chatham; 12 grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. Herb (Betty) Lovekamp of Taylorville, Mrs. Jack (Ramona) Carson of Virginia; and a brother: Hal Johnson of Jacksonville. Preceded by one brother.

WAGGENER, Dorothy Elizabeth (Holcomb); b: 15Jul1915, Siota, IL; d: 24Feb1984, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Ebenezer Cemetery, north of Jacksonville; m: Claude Waggener in 1933 (place not stated); fa: Ralph Holcomb; mo: Margaret Maude Barlow. Husband preceded in death 19Apr1983. A former resident of Industry, IL, she resided with her nephew: Charles Kline of Alsey, IL Survived by two son: Carroll Waggener and Lloyd Waggener, both of Alsey; two sisters:: Loris Kline of Jacksonville and Shirley Taylor of Bushnell; and several nieces and nephews.

WAGGENER, Esther V. (Evans); b: 19Aapr1902, Mason Co., IL; d: 9Mar1996, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, IL; m: Russell R. Wagener on 13Oct1923 in Bath, IL; fa: Tarrie Evans; mo: Leona Hopkins. Husband preceded in death 17Sep1983. A resident of Virginia, IL Survived by a son: Ruel "Bill" Waggener (wife, Donna) of Peoria; four grand three g-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by one brother and three sisters.

WAGGENER, Opal M. (Wilson) Taylor; b: 19Aug1905, Winchester, IL; d: 12Sep1993, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Winchester, IL; m: 1) Claude Taylor in 1922; and 2) Leroy Waggener in 1929 (places not stated); fa: Charles Richard Wilson; mo: Cassie Campbell. Both husbands preceded in death - 1st in 1928; 2nd in 1955. Survived by one daughter: Mrs. James (Marcella) Lashmett of Winchester; one son: Richard Waggener of Winchester; two grand and four g-grandchildren. Preceded by one son: Warren Taylor; one daughter: Barbara Waggener; and one infant sister.

WAGGENER, Ruel Russell; b: 29Dec1901, Morgan Co., IL; d: 17Sep1983, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, IL; m: Esther Evans in 1922 (place not stated); fa: Herbert W. Waggener; mo: Minnie Lamkular. A resident of Virginia, IL Survived by his wife; one son: Ruel of Peoria; and two grandchildren; one sister: Goldie Boyd of Virginia. Preceded in death by one sister.

WAGGENER, Thomas Harold; b: 22Sep1906, Sinclair, IL; d: 17Sep1978, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville; m: Rowena Ward on 17Apr1926 (place not stated); fa: George Waggener; mo: Agnes Sheeley. A resident of rural Jacksonville. Survived by his wife; his mother of Jacksonville; these children: Helen Louise, wife of Charles Newell of Pleasant Plains, Irene Elizabeth, wife of Russell E. Fairfield of Jacksonville, Polly, wife of Robert German of Waverly, David Harold Waggener of Jacksonville; ten grand and eight g-grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters: Claude of Industry, Dorothy Spaenhower of Jacksonville, Donald Waggener of Jacksonville and Virginia Hickey of Jacksonville.

WAGGONER, Clifford; b: 13Jan1906, Pike Co., IL; d: 16Aug1978, north of Valley City, IL; bu: Stewart Cemetery, Plainville, IL; m: 1) Marjorie Fenton (date and place not stated); and 2) Grace Syrcle on 15Sep1974 in Baylis, IL; fa: William Waggener; mo: (not stated). First wife preceded in death. A resident of rural Griggsville, IL Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Lillian Peters of Quincy; three sisters: Mrs. Opal Kelly of Nebo, Mrs. Jane Killebrew of East Alton and Mrs. Faye Ramsey of Pearl; three brothers: Walter of Quincy and Harvey and Al, both of Anaheim, CA; and several grandchildren.

WAGGONER, Lowell G.; b: 20Mar1913, Pearl, IL; d: 30Nov1992, Pittsfield, Il (Illini Hospital); bu: Green Pond Cemetery, Pearl, IL; m: Ethel Jarreau on 10Sep1938 in Baton Rouge, La.; fa: William Obie Waggoner; mo: Artie Aaird. A resident of Baylis, IL Survived by three sons: Donnie Waggoner, Bruce Waggoner and Randy Waggoner, all of Baylis; six daughters: Rita Baughman, Debra Waters and Lisa Fish, all of Pittsfield, Angela Ward and Melanie Stinson of Baylis, and Carol Amaya of Augusta, GA ; 30 grand and 11 g-grandchildren; one brother: Robert Waggoner of Peoria; and one sister: Lorene Burmingham of Baylis. Preceded by two sons: Matt Waggoner and Ronnie Waggoner; and one brother: Floyd Waggoner.

WAGNER, Albert D.; b: 5Aug1898, Greene Co., IL; d: 12Dec1982, Carrollton, IL; bu: Providence Cemetery, east of Carrollton, IL; m: Irene Whitlock on 10Mar1930 in Carrollton, IL; fa: Carl Wagner; mo: Anna Schaffer. Survived by his wife; one son: Kenneth Wagner of Wichita, Kansas; four grand and four g-grandchildren. Preceded by five brothers and sisters.

WAGNER, Anna C. (Veith); b: 30Jul1917, Brown Co., IL; d: 19Dec1993, Mt. Sterling, IL; m: Harold J. Wagner on 30Mar1940 in Mt. Sterling, IL; fa: Frank Veith; mo: Edith Kunkel. Husband preceded in death 3Apr1967. Survived by two sons: Father Cyril Wagner, O.F.M. of Memphis, Tenn. and Eugene Wagner of Chicago; a brother: Lawrence Veith of Mt. Sterling; a sister: Rachel Rolf of Mt. Sterling; and three grandchildren. Preceded by a son: Carl; four brothers: Louis, Edward, Charles and Phillip; and a sister: Dorothy Marie.

WAGNER, Anna Kathleen; b: 25Jun1911, Jacksonville, IL; d: 9Mar1984, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center); bu: Calvary Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; fa: William Wagner; mo: Molly A. Flynn. A resident of Jacksonville, IL Survived by a sister: Ethel Wagner of Jacksonville; and two brothers: William Wagner of Princeton and James Wagner of Jacksonville.

WAGNER, AuVerne D. (Williams); b: 26Aug1912, Beardstown, IL; d: 28May1986, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center); bu: (body donated to medical science); m: Clarence Wagner (date and place not stated); fa: William H. Williams; mo: Margaret Fessel. A resident of Beardstown, IL Survived by her husband; two sons: Jack L. Shebiel of Springfield, MO and Larry Wagner of Beardstown; four daughters: Maryalice Varley, Sally Icenogle, Mrs. John (Dorothy) Hamm and Geraldine Wagner, all of Beardstown; 12 grand and seven g-grandchildren; one sister: Mrs. Helen Kilpatrick of Beardstown; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by her parents and one sister: June.

WAGNER, Beverly Claudine (Hammond) Lemmon; b: 29Nov1933, Hudson, Michigan; d: 28Jun1992, Keota, OK ; bu: Oakland Cemetery, Meredosia, IL; m: 1) Glenn Wesley Lemmon (date and place not stated); and 2) Jack Wagner on 4May1954 in Las Vegas, Nev.; fa: Claude Hammond; mo: Ida Boatman. 2nd husband preceded in 1984. A former resident of Meredosia, IL Survived by her parents of Meredosia; three sons and two daughters: Corky Lemmon of Meredosia, Mark Andrew Wagner of Keota, OK , Timothy Brian Wagner of Moreno Valley, CA, Mrs. Rick (Jackie Lynn) Lawrence of Marloma, CA, and Mrs. Lindsey (Tammy Erica) Goff of Keota, OK ; six grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters: David Hammond of Chicago Heights, John of Jacksonville, Jean Hebert of Tacoma, Wash., and Mrs. Larry (Dianna) Beddingfield of Meredosia. Preceded by one brother: Donald.

WAGNER, C. Gene; b: 5Oct1927, Greenfield, IL; d: 1Oct1987, St. Louis, MO (Deaconess Manor); bu: Hardin Cemetery, Greenfield, IL; m: Carol Aldridge on 4Jun1977 in Roxana, IL; fa: John Frederick "Fritz" Wagner; mo: Fayola Parks. A resident of South Roxana, IL WWII vet. Survived by his father of Carrollton; his wife; two daughters: Janet Williams of Walnut Creek, CA And Jeanne Weber of Carpenter; three sons: Charles Gene Wagner, Jr. of Rose Wood Heights, Richard Wagner of Godfrey and William Stanley Wagner of Milwaukee, WI; two step-daughters: Barbara Copland of St. Charles, Mo and Linda Kincaid of Bunker Hill; three step-sons: Steve Liljenberg of Orlando, FL, Kevin Liljenberg of Alton and Richard Liljenberg of Roxana; 21 grandchildren; and a sister: Genelle May of Collinsville. Preceded by one brother: Harlan.

WAGNER, Carl; b: 14Nov1902, Rockbridge, IL; d: 28Aug1979, Carrollton, IL (Boyd Hospital); bu: Carrollton, IL; fa: Karl Wagner; mo: Anna Marie Schafer. A resident of the Green Meadows Nursing Home, White Hall, IL for the past five months; formerly of Eldred, IL Survived by a brother: Albert Wagner of Carrollton. Preceded by four brothers and a sister.

WAGNER, Casper L.; b: 11Nov1913, Maries Co., MO; d: 31Mar1987, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Hersman Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, IL; m: Marion Sims on 10Jan1940 (place not stated); fa: Charles Wagner; mo: Gusta Crum. A resident of Mt. Sterling, IL Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. John H. (Karen) Saxer of Versailles; a son: Louis E. of Mt. Sterling; five brothers: Arvel of Camp Point, Ross of Jefferson City, MO, Odest of Freeburg, MO, Roland of Dixon, MO, and Leonard of Vienna, MO; two sisters: Elizabeth Gillespie of Bell, MO and Beulah Backeus of Vienna, MO; 4 grand, 2 step-grand, 4 step-g-grandchildren and one grandson-in-law. Preceded by two brothers and two sisters.

WAGNER, Clarence; b: 21Mar1913, Cass Co., IL; d: 18Mar1993, Beardstown, IL; bu: Beardstown, IL; m: AuVerne Williams on 6May1950 in Beardstown, IL; fa: Elmer Wagner; mo: Ida Schall. Wife preceded in death in 1986. Survived by two sons: Larry Wagner of Beardstown and Jack Shebiel of Springfield, MO; four daughters: Geraldine Wagner of Long Beach, CA, Sally Icenogle and Dorothy Hamm, both of Beardstown, and Mary Alice Varley of Tucson, AZ; one brother: Ray Wagner of Burbank, CA; 12 grand and 10 g-grandchildren. Preceded by a son.

WAGNER, Clyde A.; b: 8Dec1909, Pike Co., IL; d: 22Apr1988, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center) bu: Hersman Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, IL; m: Lorayne Hecox on 14Jan1936 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Ralph D. Wagner; mo: Carrie Miller. A resident of Mt. Sterling, IL Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. George (Shirley) Keith of Warrensburg, MO and Mrs. Gene (Pat) Fuelman of Quincy; a son: C. J. of Urbana; 12 grand and seven g-grandchildren. Preceded by six brothers and sisters.

WAGNER, Dennis A.; b: 29Sep1900, Pike Co., IL; d: 7May1983, Pittsfield, IL (Illini Hospital); bu: Wilson Cemetery, Perry, IL; m: Hazel Jones on 18Aug1926 in Pittsfield, IL; fa: Fred Wagner; mo: Martha Leihr. A resident of rural Chambersburg, IL Survived by his wife; four daughters: Mrs. Ray (Donna Marie) White of Chambersburg, Mrs. Louella Stiles of Quincy, Mrs. Carl (Iretta) Childers of Versailles, and Miss Marjorie Wagner, who lives in the family home; a son: Frederick Wagner, who also lives in the family home; 11 grand and three g-grandchildren; a sister: Alta Sheppard of Perry; two brothers: Floyd Wagner of Griggsville and John Wagner of Pine Bluffs, AR Preceded by three sisters and three grandchildren.

WAGNER, Donald Leroy; b: 17Jul1924, Hersman, IL; d: 18Nov1983, Rushville, IL (Culbertson Hospital); ;bu: Mt. Sterling, IL; m: June Marie Tolle in Mt. Sterling, IL (date not stated); fa: Roy Wagner; mo: Hazel Woods. Wife preceded in death 9May1976. A resident of rural Mt. Sterling. Survived by his mother: Mrs. Hazel Wagner of Mt. Sterling; three sons: Dennis of Camp Point, Randy of Clayton and David of Mt. Sterling; three brothers: Virgil of Louisiana, John of Burlington, IA and Ronnie of Springfield; three sisters: Mrs. Ivan (Nina Belle) Ingram of Versailles, Mrs. O. J. (Teddy) Bump and Mrs. James (Maxine) Tice, both of Mt. Sterling; and six grandchildren. Preceded by a daughter and one granddaughter.

WAGNER, Edward L.; b: 30Mar1921, Brown Co., IL; d: 20Mar1986, Rushville Il. (Culbertson Hospital); bu: Catholic Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, IL; m: Lucille Elbus on 21Aug1954 in Mt. Sterling, IL; fa: Louis S. Wagner; mo: Clara Geisler. A resident of rural Mt. Sterling, IL Survived by his wife; four children: Mrs. James (Cynthia) Arnold of Leno, Edward J. of Mt. Sterling, Mrs. Lane (Sharon) Wese of Versailles and Daniel L., at home; one sister: Mrs. Gus (Mary Marcella) Rischar of Fowler; and three grandchildren. Preceded by one brother.

WAGNER, Elmer H.; b: 12Oct1888, Cass Co., IL; d: 27May1986, Beardstown, IL; bu: Jockisch Cemetery, south of Bluff Springs, IL; m: 1) Ida Schall; and 2) Elsie Schall (dates and places not stated); fa: John Wagner; mo: Barbara Dietrich. Both wives preceded in death; 1st one on 4Feb1930. Survived by two sons: Raymond Wagner of Burbank, CA, and Clarence Wagner of Beardstown; several grand and g-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Preceded by seven sisters and three brothers.

WAGNER, Emmett R.; b: 24Apr1903, Brown Co., IL; d: 16Jan1987, Rushville, IL (Culbertson Hospital); bu: Family Lot, Hersman Cemetery; m: Hazel Brown on 17Dec1945 in Quincy, IL; fa: Ralph Wagner; mo: Carrie Miller. A resident of Mt. Sterling, IL Survived by his wife of the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mt. Sterling; two daughters: Mrs. George (Esther) Zoller of Alton and Mrs. Everett (Alice) Ford of Peoria Heights; three brothers: Homer Wagner of Reno, Nevada, Loren Wagner of Rantoul, and Clyde Wagner of Mt. Sterling; five grand and 10 g-grandchildren. Preceded by one son: Glen; two brothers: Wilson and Lavern; one sister: Viola Whited; and one g-granddaughter.

WAGNER, Ethel Marie; b: 10Sep1908, Jacksonville, IL; d: 6Apr1985, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Calvary Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; fa: William Wagner; mo: Molly Flynn. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Preceded by one sister: Anna Kathleen Wagner; and two brothers: J. William Wagner and James Wagner.

WAGNER, Fannie F. (Boss); b: 2Nov1889, Brown Co., IL; d: 26Jul1978, Beardstown, IL; bu: Benville, IL; m: Ross E. Wagner on 7Dec1906, Brown Co., IL; fa: Benjamin F. Boss; mo: Nancy L. Jones. Husband preceded in death 16Dec1970. A resident of the Myers Nursing Home in Beardstown; formerly of Versailles, IL Survived by a son: Kenneth Wagner of Mt. Sterling; three daughters: Mrs. Gladys Walters of Mt. Sterling, and Mrs. Helen Moran and Mrs. Marjorie Wellenkamp, both of Beardstown; 21 grand, 43 g-grand and seven g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by two children, three sisters and three g-grandchildren.

WAGNER, Florence E. b: 15Jun1903, near Bluff Springs, IL; d: 28Jul1977, Beardstown, IL; bu: Jockisch Cemetery, near Bluff Springs, IL; fa: John H. Wagner; mo: Barbara Dieterich. Survived by these sisters and brothers: Mrs. Lydia Custer, George Wagner and Elmer Wagner, all of Beardstown, and Mrs. Josephine Lynn of Montebello, CA Preceded by two brothers and four sisters.

WAGNER, Floyd F.; b: 23Aug1910, Perry, IL; d: 1Feb1996, Pittsfield, IL; bu: Griggsville, IL; m: Mary M. Godfrey on 6Jan1938 in Bowling Green, MO; fa: Fredrick Wagner; mo: Martha Liehr. A resident of Pittsfield; formerly of Perry. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Dawson (Martha Lou) Dean of Griggsville and Mrs. Burton (Judy) Brunner of Davis; one son: Daniel Floyd (wife, Nancy) Wagner of South Lake, TX; nine grand and two g-grandchildren; one sister: Alta Sheppard of Barry; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by one son: Stewart Grant Wagner; two sisters: Luwinnie Jones and Effie Bullard; and two brothers: Dennis and John Wagner.

WAGNER, Gerald F.; b: 3Nov1918, Mt. Sterling, IL; d: 1Mar1991, Rushville, IL (Culbertson Hospital); bu: Catholic Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, IL; m: Margie L. Rolf on 29Mar1951 in Mt. Sterling, IL; fa: Frank Bernard Wagner; mo: Anna Elbus. A resident of Mt. Sterling. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; one daughter: Nancy Shultz of Mt. Zion; three sons: Wayne and Neil Wagner, both of Mt. Sterling, and Dale Wagner of Indianapolis, IN; four grandsons; two granddaughters; one sister: Wilhelmina McGuire of Baltimore, MD; and several nieces and nephews and cousins. Preceded by two brothers and two sisters.

WAGNER, George H.; b: 29Nov1886, Schuyler Co., IL; d: 27Feb1979, Beardstown, IL; bu: Jockisch Cemetery, south of Bluff Springs, IL; fa: John H. Wagner; mo: Elizabeth Dietrich. Survived by a brother: Elmer of Beardstown; and a sister: Josephine Lynn of Montebello, CA Preceded by six sisters and two brothers.

WAGNER, Harold J. "Bub", Sr.; b: 9May1915, Morgan Co., IL; d: 15Sep1987, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Island Grove, IL; m: Betty Ruble on 6Dec1941 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: John Wagner; mo: Marie DeFrates. Survived by his wife; a son: Harold J. Wagner, Jr. of Jacksonville; three grandchildren: Jay, Dawn and Kristy Wagner; two sisters: Mildred Breeding of New Berlin and Mabel Woods of Springfield; three nieces and two nephews.

WAGNER, Hazel (Brown); b: 29Jan1900, near Rapid City, S.D.; d: 8Sep1993, Mt. Sterling, IL; bu: Hersman Cemetery, near Mt. Sterling, IL; m: Emmett Wagner on 17Dec1945 in Quincy, IL; fa: Isham Brown; mo: Amanda Turner. Husband preceded in death 16Jan1987. Survived by one step-daughter: Alice Ford of Peoria Heights; five step-grand and 11 step-g-great-grand and five step-g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by one step-daughter: Esther Zoller; and one step-g-granddaughter.

WAGNER, Hazel F. (Woods); b: 13Jan1896, Bowen, IL; d: 21May1985, Beardstown Il. (Hospital); bu: Mt. Sterling, IL; m: Roy L. Wagner on 10Oct1923 in Brown Co., IL; fa: James Woods; mo: Anna Hammil. Husband preceded in death 30May1964. A resident of Mt. Sterling. Survived by three sons: Virgil Wagner of Farmersville, La., John L. Wagner of Burlington, IA, and Ronald Wagner of Springfield; three daughters: Mrs. Ivan (Nina Belle) Ingram of Versailles and Mrs. O. J. (Teddy) Bump and Mrs. James F. (Maxine) Tice, both of Mt. Sterling; 18 grand, 27 g-grand and four g-g-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by two sons, three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, three brothers, and one sister.

WAGNER, Hazel L. (Jones); b: 30Jun1908, near Perry, IL; d: 20Jul1995, Barry, IL; bu: Wilson Cemetery, Perry IL.; m: Dennis Wagner on 18Aug1926 in Pittsfield, IL; fa: Stanley Jones; mo: Malinda Lackscheide. Husband preceded in death 7May1983. Survived by four daughters: Mrs. Ray (Donna) White of Chambersburg, Louella Stiles of Quincy, Iretta Childers of Versailles, and Marjorie Wagner of Chambersburg; one son: Fred Wagner of Chambersburg; 11 grand and 20 g-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by three grandchildren and one brother: Glen Jones.

WAGNER, Helen M. (Barker); b: 27Sep1905, Fishhook, IL; d: 6Jul1995, Catholic Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, IL; m: Ernest Ted Wagner on 7Jul1925 in Mt. Sterling, IL; fa: Herbert Barker; mo: Julia Knowles. Husband preceded in death 30Oct1961. A resident of Beardstown; formerly of Mt. Sterling. Survived by one daughter: Mrs. Robert (Pat) Bruley of Rushville; one son: Thomas C. Wagner of Mt. Sterling; three sisters: Mrs. Evaughn Ward of Peoria, Mrs. Raymond (Frances) Chipman of Jerseyville, and Mrs. Don (Betty) Keeling of Port Charlotte, FL; and two grandchildren. Preceded by five brothers and two sisters.

WAGNER, Inez Pauline (Snyder); b: 18Dec1907, Cooperstown, IL; d: 20Apr1992, Beardstown, IL (St. Luke's Nursing Home); bu: Cooperstown, IL; m: Kenneth W. Wagner on 19Nov1938 in Palmyra, MO; fa: John Snyder; mo: Louise Kirkham. Husband preceded in death 2Jan1982. A resident of Mt. Sterling, IL Survived by two sons: Darle Dean Shields of Cicero and Larry Gene Wagner of Joliet; one daughter: Mrs. Kenneth (Barbara Ann) Lanham of Newton, GA ; one brother: John B. Snyder of Peoria; five grand and three g-grandchildren. Preceded by two brothers: Cecil and Verl Snyder; and one sister: Phyllis Austin.

WAGNER, J. William; b: 12Jul1906, Jacksonville, IL; d: 15Mar1985, Princeton, IN; bu: St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, Princeton, IN; m: Norma M. Kilby (date and place not stated); fa: William Wagner; mo: Ann Flynn. Survived by his wife of Princeton; a daughter: Mrs. Mary Grace Wharton of Ft. Wayne, IN; two sons: Timothy William of Nashville, Tenn., and Robert Joseph of New Iberia, La.; one sister: Ethel Wagner of Jacksonville; and six grandchildren.

WAGNER, James; b: 4Jan1914, Jacksonville, IL; d: 20Feb1985, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Calvary Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; fa: William Wagner; mo: Molly A. Flynn. WWII Navy vet. Survived by a brother: William of Princeton, IN; and a sister: Ethel Wagner of Jacksonville. Preceded by a sister: Kathleen.

WAGNER, John Fredrick "Fritz"; b: 7Feb1900, Rockbridge, IL; d: 2Dec1989, Carrollton, IL (Mt. Gilead Nursing Home); bu: Rose Hill Cemetery, Greenfield, IL; m: Faye Parks on 21Nov1921 in Carrollton, IL; fa: Charles Wagner; mo: Elizabeth Grier. Wife preceded in death 16Nov1961. A resident of Greenfield, IL Survived by a daughter: Genelle Battock of Tucson, AZ; seven grand and 10 g-grandchildren; and two sisters: Minnie and Mildred Wagner, both of Greenfield. Preceded by two sons: Gene and Harlan; and two brothers: Frank and George.

WAGNER, June (Tolle); b: 26Jun1921, Brown Co., IL; d: 8May1976, Beardstown, IL (Hospital); bu: Mt. Sterling, IL; m: Donald Wagner on 30Mar1946 (place not stated); fa: Harry Tolle; mo: Mae Hamilton. A resident of rural Mt. Sterling, IL Survived by her husband; three sons: Randall and David, both of Mt. Sterling, and Dennis of Camp Point; and three grandchildren. Preceded by a daughter.

WAGNER, Kenneth Wayne; b: 16Jun1914, Benville, IL; d: 2Jn1983, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center); bu: Cooperstown, IL; m: Pauline Snyder on 19Nov1938 in Palmyra, MO; fa: Ross Edwin Wagner; mo: Fannie Frances Boss. A resident of Mt. Sterling, IL Survived by his wife; a son: Larry Gene Wagner of Joliet; a daughter: Mrs. Kenneth (Barbara Ann) Lanham of Pekin, IN; a step-son: Darle Dean Shield of Berwyn; two sisters: Mrs. Gladys Walters of Mt. Sterling and Mrs. Marjorie Wellenkamp of Beardstown; four grandchildren and a step-grandchild. Preceded by a brother and two sisters.

WAGNER, Linda L. (Allen); b: 18Oct1939, Calhoun Co., IL; d: 16May1995, Versailles, IL; bu: West Side Cemetery, Versailles, IL; m: Ronald R. Wagner on 27Jun1958 in Mt. Sterling, IL; fa: Harry F. Allen; mo: Lula Ames. Survived by her husband; three sons: Bruce Wagner of Auburn, Ed Wagner of Petersburg, and Chuck Wagner of Springfield; one daughter: Teresa McElwee of Springfield; nine brothers: Carroll, Jerry and Home of Griggsville, Dan of Jacksonville, Merle of Camden, Bob and Dale, both of Rushville, Oren of Pearl and Richard of Grove, OK ; two sisters: Vera Gregory of Winchester and Margie Donitan of Worden; and five grandchildren. Preceded by her parents; and one brother: Clayton.

WAGNER, Mary E. (Liehr); b: 4Jun1904, Perry, IL; d: 25Mar1995, Pittsfield, IL (Illini Hospital); bu: McCord Cemetery, Perry, IL; m: Roland E. Wagner on 10Jul1940 in Perry, IL; fa: Fred Liehr; mo: Laura Nettie Hoos. A resident of Perry, IL Survived by her husband; a daughter: Loretta Shoemaker of Griggsville; a step-daughter: Dorothy Elaine Ehrenberg of Las Vegas; six grand and nine g-grandchildren; two brothers: Harry and Carl Liehr, both of Perry; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by one daughter: Carolyn Phillips.

WAGNER, Melvin D.; b: 18Nov1931, Vienna, MO; d: 26May1981, Rushville, IL; bu: Hersman Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, IL; m: Viola Stinson (date and place not stated); fa: Herschel Wagner; mo: Clara Kauerber. A resident of Mt. Sterling. Korean War vet. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Larry (Jill) Johnson of Ursa; five brothers: Ralph of Border, TX, Clemens of Jefferson City, MO, Shirley of Marshfield, MO, Stanley of Hertford, , NC, and Larry of Vicksburg, Miss.; and a granddaughter. Preceded by his parents.

WAGNER, Mollie A. (Flynn); b: 9Dec1887, Murrayville, IL; d: 17May1982, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Calvary Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: William "Butch" Wagner on 7Mar1905 in St. Louis, MO; fa: Timothy Flynn; mo: Mary Ann Burns. Husband preceded in death 15Jul1954. Survived by two sons: James Wagner of Edgehill and Bill Wagner of Princeton, IN; two daughters: Kathleen and Ethel Wagner, both of Jacksonville; a sister: Mrs. Margaret Fernandes of Springfield; three grand and five g-grandchildren. Preceded by two brothers and three sisters.

WAGNER, Orlando P.; b: 20Nov1908, rural Missouri; d: 1Aug1990, Mt. Clemens, Michigan; bu: Wilson Cemetery, Perry, IL; fa: Joseph Wagner; mo: Etta Hill. A former resident of Perry, IL Survived by two sisters: Mrs. Ronald (Hazel) Quincy of Perry and Connie Elrod of Denver, CO; and two brothers: Roland Wagner of Perry and Shirley Wagner of Houston, TX. Preceded by two sisters: Violet Sigler and Virginia Wagner.

WAGNER, Roland E.; b: 13Jun1902, rural Versailles, IL; d: 4Oct1996, Pittsfield, IL (Illini Hospital); bu: McCord Cemetery, Perry, IL; fa: Joseph Henry Wagner; mo: Ethel May Taylor. Wife preceded in death 25Mar19995. A resident of Griggsville; formerly of Perry. Survived by two daughters: Echo of Sherman, TX, and Bonnie of Dallas, TX; two brothers: John L. of Burlington, La., and Ronald of Versailles; three sisters: Mrs. Ivan (Nina Belle) Ingram of Versailles, Mrs. O. J. (Teddy) Bump of Mt. Sterling, and Mrs. James F. (Maxine) Tice of Mt. Sterling; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by his parents and two brothers.

WAGNER, Wilhelmina; b: 27Jul1901, Rockbridge, IL; d: 17Jul1995, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Hardin Cemetery, southwest of Greenfield, IL; fa: Charles H. Wagner; mo: Elizabeth Ann Geier. A resident of Greenfield, IL Survived by one sister: Mildred Wagner of Greenfield; a nephew and a niece. Preceded by three brothers: Frank, Fritz and George Wagner.

WAGNER, William F.; b: 14Feb1906, Rockbridge, IL; d: 12Dec1976, Carrollton, IL; bu: Carrollton, IL; m: Florence Wollenweber in 1929 (place not stated); fa: Karl Wagner; mo: Anna Marie Schafer. Survived by his wife; two children: Darla Schnettgoecke of rural Carrollton, and Joseph Wagner of Carrollton; ten grandchildren; and two brothers: Albert and Carl Wagner, both of Eldred. Preceded by three brothers and a sister.

WAGNER, Winnie Myrtle (Newton); b: 7Dec1894, White Hall, IL; d: 26Feb1982, Lake Zurich, IL; bu: White Hall, IL; m: Fred G. Wagner on 16Apr1928 in Toledo, OH; fa: Thomas Henry Newton; mo: Nancy Elizabeth Eddie. Husband preceded in death in December, 1973. A resident of Lake Zurich, IL Survived by a niece: Joan Burton of Lake Zurich, who was raised by Mrs. Wagner; and a brother: James Newton of White Hall. Preceded by two sisters and four brothers.

WAGONER, Edith A. (Downey); b: 11Aug1913, Jersey Co., IL; d: 8Dec1993, Virginia, IL; bu: Oak Grove Cemetery, Jerseyville, IL; m: (not stated); fa: Robert Lynn Downey; mo: Mabel June Sunderland. A resident of Virginia; formerly of Jacksonville. Survived by one sister: Dorothy Wilson of Virginia; and one brother: Harold Downey of Jerseyville. Preceded by two brothers: Charles and Robert Downey.

WAGSTAFF, Bessie (Stillwell); b; (not stated); d: 5Oct1978 (place not stated); bu: Peoria, IL; m: Harold Wagstaff on 13Oct1932 in Havana, IL; fa & mo: (not stated). A resident of Peoria, IL; was 74 years of age at death. Survived by her husband; one son: Howard; and three grandchildren: Joann Michelle and Stephen; two brothers: Joe Stillwell of Modesto and Rex Stillwell of Gallatin, MO; and two sisters: Mrs. Geogia Austin of Galesburg and Nellie Austiff of Jacksonville.

WAGSTAFF, Helen Mae (Walker); b: (date not stated), Roodhouse, IL; d: 1Feb1977, Jacksonville (Norris Hospital); bu: Murrayville, IL; m: Spencer Wagstaff on 1Mar1942, Keokuk, IA; fa: Otis Walker; mo: Jenny Wells. A resident of Murrayville, IL Survived by her husband; a son: Jim Wagstaff one daughter: Mrs. Sharon Tannahill, both of Murrayville; four grandchildren; one brother: Kenneth Walker of Greenfield; and one sister: Mrs. Gladys Kelley of Jackson Heights, N.Y. Preceded by one son and one grandchild.

WAHL, Betty Lou (Imboden); b: 4Feb1923, Auburn, NE; d: 24May1994, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Oak Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, IL; m: Paul L. Wahl on 15Oct1949 in Farmersville, IL; fa: William H. Imboden; mo: Ruth H. Pruitt. A resident of Modesto, IL Survived by her husband; two daughters: Mrs. Roger (Corrine) Rudnick of Wayzata, Minn., and Mrs. Clarence (Barbara) Lay of Jacksonville; one son: Kevin Wahl of Clinton; four grandchildren; and two nephews. Preceded by a brother: William Imboden; and a sister: Margaret Borun.

WAHL, Edna (Morgan); b: 24Aug1892, Taylorville, IL; d: 16Feb1978, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Fernwood Cemetery, Roodhouse, IL; m: Eph Wahl in 1913 (place not stated); fa: David Morgan; mo: (not stated). Husband preceded in death 7Jan1959. A resident of Roodhouse. Survived by three sons: Wilbur Wahl and Harold Wahl of Peoria and Fairley Wahl of Roodhouse; two daughters: Mrs. Paul (Mildred) Young of Jacksonville and Mrs. Richard (Vera) Doane of Murphysboro; a brother: James Morgan of Michigan; a sister: Louise Williamson of Virden; 14 grand and four g-grandchildren. Preceded by a child, two brothers and a sister.

WAHL, Elizabeth A.; b: (date not stated), near Farmersville, IL; d: 31Aug1990, Wood River, IL; bu: Witt Cemetery, Rockbridge Il.; fa: Percy Wahl; mo: Velma Ayers. Was 54 years of age at death. Survived by five brothers: Donald L. Wahl of Bethalto, Earl Ray Wahl of Roodhouse, Ronald E. Wahl of Gillespie, Stanley L. Wahl of Roxana, and Randall L. Wahl of Murrayville; and a sister: Phyllis M. Brogdon of Murrayville.

WAHL, Fairley Eugene "Bud"; b: 11Nov1919, Roodhouse, IL; d: 20Dec1991, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Fernwood Cemetery, Roodhouse, IL; m: Shirley J. Heinzke on 6May1944 in Bowling Green, MO; fa: Hallie Wahl; mo: Edna Morgan. A resident of Roodhouse, IL WWII vet. Survived by his wife; one son: Jay Wahl of Roodhouse; one daughter: Mrs. Dennis (Sheila) Cumby of Roodhouse; five grandchildren; two brothers: Wilbur Wahl of Peoria and Harold Wahl of Peoria; and two sisters: Mildred Young of Jacksonville and Vera Doane of Murphysboro.

WAHL, Frances E. (Leach); b: 18Mar1901, Marshall, MO; d: 14Sep1983, king City, OR; bu: West Point Academy Cemetery, N.Y.; m: James F. Wahl, Sr. on 30Jun1912 in Junction City, Kansas; fa: Edwin S. Leach; mo: Matilda Olson. Husband preceded in death 24Apr1982. Survived by a son: James F. Wahl, Jr. of Champaign; two daughters: Jean West of Forest Grove and Mrs. Norma Armstrong of Jacksonville; a brother: Raymond E. Leach of Sacramento, CA; 10 grand and three g-grandchildren.

WAHL, James, Sr.; b: 23Jul1901, Louisville, KY; d: 24Apr1982, Tulatin, Oregon (Meridian Park Hospital); bu: United States Military Academy Cemetery, West Point, N.Y.; m: Frances E. Leach 30Jun1921 in Junction City, Kansas; fa: James L. Wahl; mo: Dora (surname not stated). A resident of King City, Oregon. West Point graduate of 1920. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Russell (Norma) Armstrong of Jacksonville and Jean W. West of Forest Grove, OR; one son: James F Wahl, Jr. of Champaign; 10 grand and two g-grandchildren.

WAHL, June I. (Gibson); b: 2Nov1901, Bradforton, IL d: 24Aug1990, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Rovey Cemetery, Farmersville, IL; m: (not stated); fa: Louis Gibson; mo: Maude (surname not stated). A resident of Meline Manor Nursing Home, Jacksonville, IL Survived by a son: Paul Wahl of Palmyra; two grandchildren: Kevin Wahl of Clinton and Barbara Lay of Jacksonville; one g-granddaughter: Allison Goss of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by two brothers.

WAHL, Lewis; b: 5Dec1910, Morgan Co., IL; d: 18Jun1982, Springfield Il. (Memorial Medical Center); bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Edna Lewis on 24Sep1931 (place not stated); fa: Lewis J. Wahl; mo: Lena German. A resident of rural Jacksonville, IL Survived by his wife; a daughter: Joa Halligan of Ringwood; two sons: Marvin of Sunnyvale, CA; and Myron of Maquoketa, IA; four sisters: Emma Henry of White Hall, Helen Standish of Salem, AR; Louise Wells of Lafayette, CA, and Charlotte Nash of New Hall, CA; six grand and two g-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a son: Norman; and a brother and two sisters.

WAHL, Loretta A. (Farrell); b: (date not stated), Jacksonville, IL; d: 7Feb1977, Springfield, IL; bu: St. Bartholomew Cemetery, Murrayville, IL; m: John A. Wahl (date and place not stated); fa: John Farrell; mo: Catherine Walsh. Husband preceded in death in 1968. A resident of Springfield; was 82 years of age at death. Survived by three sons: Francis of Louisville, KY, Richard of Detroit, MI, and John of Springfield; three grand and four g-grandchildren; and one sister: Mrs. Agnes Dolan of Jacksonville.

WAHL, Percy L.; b: 25Mar1904, Illinois; d: 23Mar1981, Carrollton, IL (Boyd Hospital); bu: Witt Cemetery, Rockbridge, IL; m: Velma Ayers on 22Mar1932 in Springfield, IL; fa: Louis Wahl; mo: Maude (surname not stated). A resident of Greenfield, IL Survived by his wife; two daughters: Elizabeth Wahl of Edwardsville and Mrs. Larry (Phyllis) Brogdon of Murrayville; five sons: Donald L. Wahl of Bethalto, Earl Ray Wahl of Roodhouse, Ronald G. Wahl of Gillespie, Stanley L. Wahl of Roxana, and Randall L. Wahl of Murrayville; and a sister: June Wahl of Jacksonville; 16 grand and two g-grandchildren. Preceded by a brother and a grandchild.

WAHL, Velma M. (Ayers); b: 19Mar1911, Custer, IL; d: 26Nov1987, Jacksonville, IL,; bu: Witt Cemetery, Rockbridge, IL; m: Percy Wahl (date and place not stated); fa: Robert Ayers; mo: Alice Smith. Husband preceded in death 23Mar1981. A resident of Gillespie; formerly of Greenfield. Preceded by one grandchild; one sister; and five brothers.

WAHLFELD, Elizabeth May (Camp); b: 9Oct1882, Bath, IL; d: 4Jul1976, Virginia, IL (Walker Nursing Home); bu: Chandlerville, IL; m: Fred J. Wahlfeld in March, 1912 (place not stated); fa: John L. Camp; mo: Carrie Glakemeier. A resident of Chandlerville. Survived by a daughter: Kathryn Mae Wahlfeld of Chandlerville.

WAHLGREN, Henry A.; b: 2Feb1911, Hobart, IN; d: 28Jan1995, Pittsfield, IL; bu: West Cemetery, Pittsfield, IL; m: Naomi Lowe on 23Nov1935 in Chicago, IL; fa: Victor Wahlgren; mo: Ella Hagberg. Survived by his wife; two sons: Ronald Wahlgren of Louisiana, MO, and Lee Wahlgren of Princeton; seven grand and two g-grandchildren.

WAID, Benjamin George "Bennie"; b: 9Jul1904, Scott Co., IL; d: 20Oct1982, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Bloomfield Cemetery; m: Sarah Mae Gristy on 19Oct1926 in Winchester, IL; fa: Hezekiah Waid; mo: Dora Conway. A resident of Winchester, IL Survived by his wife; four children: Mrs. Mary Hull, Mrs. Dorothy Ellen Sharrow and Donald Lee Waid, all of Winchester, and Charles James Waid of Milton; 15 grand and 17 g-grandchildren. Preceded by two sons; two brothers; and one sister.

WAID, Emery S.; b: 14Dec1891, Scott Co., IL; d: 18Feb1976, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Winchester, IL; m: Gertrude Hardy on 12Nov1916 in Winchester, IL; fa: Hezekiah Waid; mo: Dora Conner. A resident of Winchester, IL Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Marion (Martha) Schell and Mrs. Ray (Mary) McKinley, both of Jacksonville; two grandchildren: Barbara L. Stark of Tempe, AZ and Gary Hoyt of Sumner, Washington; two brothers: Fred and Benjamin Waid, both of Winchester. Preceded by a sister: Mary Smith.

WAID, Fred M.; b: 7Aug1889, Winchester, IL; d: 2Sep1976, Winchester, IL; bu: Winchester Il.; m: Mamie Hardy on 28Nov1917 (place not stated); fa: Hezekiah Waid; mo: Isadora Conway. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; one daughter: Mrs. Stanley (Louise) Evans of Winchester; and one brother: Benjamin of Winchester. Preceded by one brother: Emory; and one sister: Mary Smith.

WAID, Gertrude D. (Hardy); b: 7Aug1896, Scott Co., IL; d: 12Mar1993, Jacksonville, Il (Passavant Hospital); bu: Winchester, IL; m: Emery Waid on 12Nov1916 in Winchester, IL; fa: Charles Hardy; mo: Ollie Jackson. Husband preceded in death 18Feb1976. Survived by twin daughters: Mrs. Marion (Martha) Schell and Mrs. Raymond (Mary) McKinley, both of Jacksonville; two grand and two g-grandchildren. Preceded by two sisters: Mamie Waid and Ida Evans; and one brother: Murl Hardy.

WAID, Mamie (Hardy); b: 3Jun1894, Winchester, IL; d: 4Dec1977, rural Winchester, IL; bu: Winchester, IL; m: Fred M. Waid on 28Nov1917 (place not stated); fa: Charles L. Hardy; mo: Ollie Jackson. Husband preceded in death in September, 1976. Survived by a daughter: Mr. Stanley (Louise) Evans of Winchester; a brother and two sisters: Merle Hardy, Mrs. Ida Evans and Mrs. Gertrude Waid, all of Winchester. Preceded by an infant son.

WAID, Orville; b: 6Oct1897, Sullivan, MO; d: 24Jan1984, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Winchester, IL; fa: John Hardin Waid; mo: Mary Frances Landing. A resident of Winchester, IL Survived by several cousins. Preceded by a sister and two brothers.

WAID, Sarah Mae (Gristy); b: 4Oct1905, Scott Co., IL; d: 24Nov1994, Winchester, IL; bu: Bloomfield, IL; m: Benjamin C. Waid on 19Oct1926 in Winchester, IL; fa: Charles Gristy; mo: Nellie Six. Husband preceded in death 20Oct1982. Survived by two daughters: Mary Hull and Dorothy E. Sharrow, both of Winchester; two sons: Charles J. of Milton and Donald I. of Winchester; 15 grand and 20 g-grandchildren; one g-g-grandchild; and one sister: Ruby Smith of Winchester. Preceded by two sons: George and Clarence; and one brother: Claude.

WAIDE, G. R. "Ray"; b: 16Sep1907, Marshall Co., KY; d: 19Dc1979, rural Mt. Sterling, IL; bu: Hersman Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, IL; m: Lena Berhrends on 14Mar1937 in Mason Co., IL; fa: Lloyd Elmer Waide; mo: Monoco Clark. Wife preceded in death 1Dec1976. A resident of rural Mt. Sterling. Survived by two brothers: David Waide of Goreville and L. B. Waide of Graves Co., KY Preceded by a brother.

WAIDE, Lena (Berhends); b: 16Sep1898, Mason Co., IL; d: 1Dec1976, rural Mt. Sterling, IL; bu: Hersman Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, IL; m: G. R. "Ray" Waide on 14Mar1937 in Manito, IL; fa: Tony Berhends; mo: Sybil Hurley. A resident of rural Mt. Sterling. Survived by her husband; a brother: James Berhends of Mt. Sterling; and an aunt. Preceded by a brother.

WAINMAN, Everett; b: 14May1910, Brown Co., IL; d: 15Jan1981, Rushville, IL (Culbertson Memorial Hospital); bu: Versailles, IL; m: Irene Baldwin on 13Sep1939 in New London, MO; fa: Frank Wainman; mo: Viola Brown. A resident of Versailles, IL Survived by a son: Frank of Jacksonville; five daughters: Mrs. Bill (Joan) VanHyning, Mrs. Bill (Carol) Prather and Miss Norma Wainman, all of Jacksonville, Mrs. Jim (Deane) Flynn of North Pekin, and Mrs. Charles (Phyllis) Hamilton of Versailles; a sister: Mrs. Phil Boss of Milan; 17 grand and three g-grandchildren. Preceded by a brother and a sister.

WAINMAN, George "Pete"; b: 4Mar1904, near Versailles, IL; d: 24Jan1986, Pittsfield, IL (Illini Hospital); bu: Griggsville, IL; m: Minnie Whited on 28Dec1921 in Mt. Sterling, IL; fa: Ruda Wainman; mo: Nancy Cooper. A resident of Griggsville. Survived by his wife; three daughters: Mrs. Beulah Turnage of Griggsville, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Williams of Griggsville, and Mrs. Cleon (Erma) Miller, all of Griggsville; two sons: Floyd "Sonny" Wainman of Pittsfield and Eldon Lee Wainman of Lawrenceburg, Tenn.; 11 grand, 3 step-grand and 14 g-grandchildren; a brother: Wilford Wainman of Pittsfield; two sisters: Mrs. Ellen Lord of Alton and Mrs. Ross (Geraldine) Jeffries of Griggsville.

WAINMAN, Minnie (Whited); b: 21Dec1905, Brown Co, IL; d: 10Mar1995, Pittsfield, IL (Illini Hospital); bu: Griggsville, IL; m: George "Pete" Wainman on 28Dec1921 in Mt. Sterling, IL; fa: George Whited; mo: Clara Smyers. Husband preceded in death in January, 1976. A resident of Griggsville. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Bob (Dorothy) Williams and Erma Miller, both of Griggsville; two sons: Floyd G. of Pittsfield and Lee Wainman of Lawrenceburg, Tenn.; 14 grand, 27 g-grand and three g-g-grandchildren; two sisters: Helen Morrell of Mt. Sterling and Essie Tomlinson of Rushville; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by one daughter: Beulah Turnage; three sisters: Blanche Taylor, Bess Cole and Ellen Roate; and three brothers: Charles and Dan Whited and John Covey.

WAINMAN, Wilford R.; b: 12Aug1907, Versailles, IL; d: 24Jul1989, Pittsfield, IL (Illini Hospital); bu West Cemetery, Versailles, IL; m: Agnes Irene Richardson on 5Jul1927 in Beardstown, IL; fa: Ruda Wainman; mo: Nancy Jane Cooper. A resident of the Barry Community Care Center, Barry, IL; formerly of Griggsville, IL Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Kenneth (Mary Ellen) Ottwell of Boring, Ore.; three sons: Gerald and Clifford, both of Griggsville, and Charles of Joliet; 18 grand and 24 g-grandchildren; and two sisters: Mrs. Ross (Geraldine) Jefferies of Griggsville and Mrs. Jess (Ellen) Lord of Alton. Preceded by a daughter: Cloetta Hannel; two sons: Frederick and Clifford M.; a granddaughter: Rhoda Hannel; five brother: Lloyd, George, Clifford, Fred and Aubrey; and a half-sister: Jane Kennedy.

WAINRIGHT, Cecile M. (Wallace); b: 4Apr1893, Scott Co., IL; d: 14Aug1985, Sebring, FL; (cremated) City Cemetery, Winchester, IL; m: James B. Wainright on 16Sep1918 in Scott Co., IL; fa: Nathaniel Moore Wallace; mo: Nora Belle Clark. Husband preceded in death in 1982. A resident of Avon Park, FL Survived by one daughter: Lucia Clark of St Michaels, MD; two sons: James W. Wainright of East Lansing, MI, and Nathan Clark Wainright of Godfrey; 10 grand and three g-grandchildren; and one sister: Leonore Watt of Davenport, IA. Preceded by three brothers: Harry, Ray and Floyd Wallace; and one sister: Frances Rogers.

WAINRIGHT, James Butler; b: 1Aug1893, Scott Co., IL; d: 26Jul1982, Avon Park, FL; bu: Winchester, IL; m: Cecile Mary Wallace (date not stated); fa: William Fletcher Wainwright; mo: Harriet Butler. Wife preceded in death. A former resident of Wood River and Scott Co., IL Survived by a son: James Wainwright of East Lansing, MI; a daughter: Mrs. William (Lucia) Clark of Titusville, , NJ; six grand and two g-grandchildren. Preceded by two brothers and two sisters.

WAINRIGHT, William C.; b: (date not stated), Winchester, IL; d: 2Apr1986, Panama City, FL; bu: FL; m: Dorothy Locher of Roodhouse, IL; fa: W. A. Wainright; mo: Bronna L. Peak of Jacksonville, IL A resident of Panama City, FL; was 77 years of age at death. Survived by his wife; none brother: H. N. "Ted" Wainright of Mt. Auburn; and one sister: Mrs. Harry Crabtree of Jacksonville.

WAIT, Mary M. (Yoesle); b: 30Sep1896, Sheridan, IL; d: 26Jun1984, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville; m: Robert Wait (date and place not stated); fa: Alfred Yoesle; mo: Matilda Morrell. Husband preceded in death 1Apr1962. Survived by a niece: Virginia Zimanni of Mountain Home, AR Preceded by nine brothers and sisters.

WAITE, Donald E.; b: 17Dec1939, New Salem, IL; d: 23Dec1987, Quincy, IL; bu: Griggsville, IL; m: (not stated); fa: Ralph E. Waite; mo: Marjorie E. Ervin. A resident of Quincy. Survived by his parents of Quincy; a son: Wayne of Pike County; a sister; Helen Twaddle of Galesburg; two nieces: Catherine Wyckoff of Zionsville, IN, and Sandra Cowie of Aurora; and many uncles, aunts and cousins. Preceded by his paternal grandparents: Wesley and Edna Waite, and his maternal grandparents: Roy and Iva Ervin.

WAITE, Margaret (Cresson); b: 25Feb1922, Detroit, IL; d: 15Feb1989, Des Moines, IA; bu: Griggsville, IL; m: Paul J. Waite on 13Jun1943 in Griggsville, IL; fa: Robert William Cresson; mo: Alfreda Tucker. A resident of Des Moines; formerly of Pike Co., IL Survived by her husband; a daughter: Carolyn Bojarra of Toronto, Canada; a son: Lawrence Wait of Battle Creek, MI; five grandchildren; two sisters: Ruby Mink of Pittsfield and Charles Simmons of Tampa, FL; and two brothers: Alfred Cresson of Taberg, N.Y., and Phil Cresson of Griggsville. Preceded by her parents and two brothers: Robert and Arthur Cresson.

WAITE, Wesley P.; b: 22Feb1895, New Salem, IL; d: 10Apr1983, Pittsfield, IL; bu: Hinman Chapel; m: 1) Edna Viola Bartlett (date and place not stated); and 2) Lucille Rallaford Williams on 5Nov1961 in Griggsville, IL; fa: Arthur Waite; mo: Margaret Miller. 1st wife preceded in death in 1936. A resident of Griggsville. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. James (Louise) Opoien of Ruthven, IA, and Mrs. John (Viola) Benson of Pittsfield; three sons: Paul J. of Des Moines, IA, Ralph E. of Mendon, and Kyle W. of Griggsville; 14 grand and 22 g-grandchildren. Preceded by a daughter, an infant brother, and a sister.

WAKE, Paul; b: 7Aug1916, Island Grove, IL; d: 27Jul1990, Springfield, IL; bu: Woodwreath Cemetery, Island Grove, IL; m: (not stated); fa: William W. Wake; mo: Lulu Merritt. A resident of rural New Berlin, IL Survived by two daughters: Doris Leonard of Springfield and Linda Balder of rural New Berlin; six grandchildren; one brother: Gene Wake of rural New Berlin; two sisters: Helen Good of Creve Coeur and Catherine Cooper of rural Springfield; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded by one brother: William; and two sisters: Minnie Nichols and Julia Neal.

WALBERT, Clyde G.; b: 9Feb1915, Cass Co., Il; d: 26Nov1995, Jacksonville IL. (Passavant Hospital); bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, IL; m: Mabel Lee Smith on 25Jul1945 in Springfield, IL; fa: Houston Walbert; mo: Iva Ada Nance. A resident of Virginia, IL Survived by his wife; four sisters: Grace Noe of Virginia, Pauline Newbern of Rochelle, Lucille Williams of Jacksonville and Hazel Carls of Virginia; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by a brother: Glenn Walbert.

WALBERT, Garnett W.; b: (not stated); d: 26Jan1989, San Antonio, TX; bu: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, TX; m: Dortha (surname and date/place of marriage not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). A resident of San Antonio; was 78 years of age at death. Air Force vet. Survived by his wife; a son: John Kinsler; five grandchildren; two g-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

WALBERT, R. Glenn "Red"; b: 21Aug1913, Cass Co., IL; d: 12Nov1993, Virginia, IL; m: Ruth Osborne on 15De1937 in Davenport, IA; fa: Houston Walbert; mo: Ada Nance. A resident of Virginia; formerly of rural Arenzville. Survived by his wife; three sons: James Robert of Wilmington, CA, Kenneth Ray (wife, Mary) of Shreveport, La., and Wayne Eugene Walbert (wife, Ruby) of Quincy; a daughter: Mrs. Ken (Mary Lee) Coffey of Virginia, IL; 11 grand and two g-grandchildren; a brother: Clyde Walbert of Virginia; four sisters: Grace Noe of Virginia, Pauline Newbern of Rochelle, Nina Lucille Williams of Jacksonville and Hazel Carls of Virginia; an aunt; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by a daughter: Rita Jo Walbert.

WALBRIDGE, Mabel (Thornton); b: 19Jan1885, Chicago, IL; d:30Mar1986, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Forest Home Cemetery, Oak Park, IL m: John T. Walbridge (date and place not stated); fa: Charles S. Thornton; mo: Jessie Benton. Husband preceded in death 14Mar1966. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Decker (Ruth) Godfrey of Jacksonville; a son: John T. Walbridge, Jr. of Gladstone, MI; eight grand and 14 g-grandchildren. Preceded by a son: Thornton; two sisters; and a brother.

WALCH, Bernard J.; b: 5Aug1914, Montgomery Co., IL; d: 10May1991, Springfield, IL; bu: Calvary Cemetery, Springfield, IL; m: Frances Dippel in 1943 (place not stated); fa: Frank Walch; mo: Elizabeth Kelmel. Survived by one brother: Aloysious Walch of Baring, Wa.; two nieces and one nephew. Preceded by a sister: Marcella Parks.

WALD, Roscoe R.; b: 7Nov1916, Alma, WI; d: 2Dec1992, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Alma, WI; m: Margaret Rice on 7Feb1982 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Edwin U. Wald; mo: Margaret Mueller. A resident of Manchester, IL Survived by his wife; five step-children: Michael Rice of Orlando, FL, Mrs. Paul (Nancy) Renner of Arkansas Pass, TX, Mrs. Brian (Pat) Floyd of Springfield, Mrs. Victor (Sally) Ralston of Ingleside, TX, and Earl Rice of Broken Arrow, OK ; 15 step-grandchildren; six g-grandchildren; and one brother: Benjamin Wald of Winona, Minn.

WALD, William A. b: 15Dec1906, McAllister, OK ; d: 2Jan1988, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Williams-Edwards Cemetery, near Roodhouse, IL; m: Norma Hicks in 1934 at Patterson, IL; fa: Martin Wald; mo: Elizabeth Wehking. Wife preceded in death in December, 1975. A resident of White Hall, IL Survived by one sister: LouElla Blackman of McAllen, TX; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by one sister and one brother.

WALDBAUER, Kunigunde B. "Connie" (Burger); b: 5Nov1906, Marktleugast, Germany; d: 2May1982, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville; m: Joseph Waldbauer in 1943 in Philadelphia, Pa.; fa: Joseph Burger; mo: Katherine Doering. Husband preceded in death in 1963. Survived by three sisters: Mrs. Margaret "Gretel) Gross of New York City, and Barbara Sengenberger and Katherine Burger, both of Germany. Preceded by a son: Michael J. Waldbauer; and a brother.

WALDEN, Curtis M.; b: 27Apr1912, Girard, IL; d: 21Oct1994, Jerseyville, IL; bu: Carrollton, IL; m: Eva M. Turner on 11Nov1972 in Carrollton, IL; fa: Walter Walden; mo: Josephine Stone. A resident of Carrollton; formerly of Carlinville. Survived by his wife; one son: Richard; and two daughters: Rosalind Bloome and Marilyn Skeen, all of Carlinville; two step-sons: Melvin Turner of Roxana and Ralph Turner of Stafford, TX; and four step-daughters: Betty Freytag and Shirley Korcker, both of Wood River, Alice Turner of Brighton and Bonnie Grange of Jonesboro, AR; seven grand, 13 step-grand, seven g-grand and ten step-g-grandchildren; and one sister: Hazel Hinckle of Carlinville. Preceded by one brother: Estel Walden.

WALDEN, Donald E.; b: 30Nov1935, Rockbridge, IL; d: 15Jul1995, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield, IL; m: (not stated); fa: Orden Walden; mo: Ruby Leona Fry. Korean War Army vet. Survived by two daughters: Sheila Marie Shelton of Astoria and Debbie Fluery of Indianapolis, IN; one son: Donald Walden of Woodson; six grandchildren; eight brothers: Earl, Herman, Earnest, Lewis and Clyde Walden, all of Rockbridge, William and Truman Walden of Greenfield, and Paul Walden of Jacksonville; six sisters: Dorothy Campbell, Donna Pitchford and Jackie McAdams of Greenfield, Opal Lawson of Roodhouse, Wanda Motley of Rockbridge and Patty Adams of Jacksonville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by three brothers: Wilbur Ray, Everett Leroy and Chad Richard Walden.

WALDEN, Howard D.; b: 28Dec1910, Greenup, IL; d: 11Nov1988, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Oak Hill Cemetery, Lewistown, IL; m: Altha "Toy" Fay on 13Feb1935 in Dexter, MO; fa: Frank Walden; mo: Grace Eveland. A resident of Virginia, IL WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; several nieces and nephews. Preceded by a son; his parents; two brothers: Lee and Bland; and four sisters: Ortha McKean, Opal Bean, Ellen Eades and Dolly Kayes.

WALDEN, Pearl (Breach) Poland; b: 18Jan1906, Lebanon, NE; d: 25Jul1988, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Greenwood Cemetery (Saybrook, IL?); m: 1) Martin R. Poland on 10Feb1923; and 2) Dale Walden on 27Feb1974 (places not stated); fa: Ted Breach; mo: Alice Shoup. 1st husband preceded in death in 1973; 2nd on 24Jun1981. Survived by a son: Ron Poland of Lake Ozark, MO, formerly of Jacksonville; two daughters: Jennie Wilson of Roodhouse and Dolly Ark of Chatsworth; five grand and four g-grandchildren; a sister: Ruby Naugle of Hackett, AR; a brother: Donald Breach, Sr. of Secor. Preceded by two sons; two brothers; and a grandchild.

WALDEN, Robert Ray; b: 22Sep1933, Summerville, IL; d: 21Sep1995, Palmyra, IL; bu: Goldsboro, , NC; m: Carolyn Marie Baldwin on 11May1991 in Palmyra, IL; fa: Harley E. Walden; mo: era Veree Conners. A resident of Palmyra, IL Air Force vet. Survived by his mother of Virden; two sons: Robert Wayne Walden of Mt. Oliver, , NC and Kenneth Lee Walden of Springfield; two daughters: Terri Brimberry and Gail Walden, both of Dudley, , NC; six brothers: Harold and Larry Joe, both of Hettick, and Luther, Victor, Charles and Danny of West Terre Haute, IN; four sisters: Flora Lea Sebastian and Joyce Heyden, both of Terre Haute, IN, Pearl Despennett of West Terre Haute, IN, and Betty Fagg of Hettick; a step-son: Dennis Ralston of Salem; three step-daughters: Christine Frank of Palmyra, Robin Remer and Teresa Drake, both of Normal; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Preceded by his father; a son: Dale Edward; and a sister: Mary.

WALDEN, Ruby (Fry); b: 2Oct1917, Fayette, IL; d: 31Mar1981, Rockbridge, IL; bu: Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield, IL; m: Orden Walden on 17Feb1933 (place not stated); fa: Henry Fry; mo: Grace Dorks. Husband preceded in death 3Sep1974. A resident of Rockbridge. Survived by six daughters: Mrs. Leonard (Dorothy) Campbell of Carrollton, Mrs. Joe (Opal) Lawson of Roodhouse, Mrs. Roy (Wanda) Motley and Mrs. Donna Dorks, both of Rockbridge, Mrs. Mike (Patty) Adams of Jacksonville and Mrs. Jackie McAdams of Greenfield; 10 sons: Wilbur, Donald, Lewis and Paul, all of Jacksonville, Bill of Greenfield and Earl, Herman, Melvin, Ernest and Jim, all of Rockbridge; 39 grand and eight g-grandchildren; two sisters: Isobel Harper of Toluca and Fern Whipple of St. Louis, MO; and three brothers: Truman and Wilbert Fry, both of Springfield, and Harold Fry of St. Louis. Preceded by two sons.

WALDEN, Wilbur R.; b: 13Aug1934 (place not stated); d: 14Aug1993, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield, IL; m: 1) Beverly Ann Newingham in 1955; and 2) Betty Blair on 3Jun1993 (places not stated); fa: Orden Walden; mo: Ruby Fry. A resident of Meredosia, IL Army & Navy vet. Survived by his wife, Betty; his first wife: Beverly; eight sons: Dennis, Steven, Randall and Kendall of Jacksonville, Walter of Henry, Craig of Hot Springs, AR, Neil of Springfield, and Andrew of Sharpsburg; three step-children: Trudy Jones of MO, Gerald Hunter of Jacksonville and Alice Daugherty of Patterson; 28 grandchildren; six sisters: Dorothy Campbell, Donna Pitchford and Jackie McAdams, all of Greenfield, Opal Lawson of Roodhouse, Wanda Motley of Rockbridge and Patty Adams of Jacksonville; and nine brothers: Donald and Paul of Jacksonville, Earl, Herman, Ernest, Lewis and Clyde of Rockbridge, and Truman and William of Greenfield. Preceded by two brothers: Carl and Everett.

WALDER, Ronald L.; b: 18Jan1928, Harvey, IL; d: 7Nov1988, Cedar Rapids, IA; bu: Cedar Memorial Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, IA; fa & mo: (not stated). WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; three daughters: Vicki Hop and Sandra Ketelsen, both of Cedar Rapids, and Laura Anderer of Baringtown, , NJ; two sons: Jeffery of Milwaukee and Paul of Jacksonville; two sisters; a brother; and seven grandchildren.

WALDRON, Doris (Newton); b: 14Jul1903 (place not stated); d: 25Aug1981, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: (not stated); m: William Waldron (date and place not stated); fa: Thomas Newton; mo: Elizabeth Eddie. Husband preceded in death. A resident of White Hall, IL Survived by two sons: Tom Vick and Arnold Vick, both of Detroit, MI; and three daughters: Marian Kenyon of New Hudson, MI, Violet Wilkerson and Winaford Seiler, both of Detroit, MI; one sister: Winaford Wagner of Lake Zurich; and one brother: Arnold Newton of White Hall. Preceded by one sister and four brothers.

WALIHAN, Gladys Irene (Looker); b: 2Nov1902, Murrayville, IL; d: 27Nov1982, Jacksonville, IL (Meline Nursing Home); bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Charles William Walihan (date and place not stated); fa: Randolph Looker; mo: Nina Munis. Husband preceded in death in 1947. Survived by three daughters: Mrs. Andrew (Betty Lee) Reed of El Paso, TX, Mrs. Byron (Pauline) Sorrill of Meredosia, and Mrs. Delbert (Shirley) Rahe of Chapin; a half-brother: Randolph Looker of CA; 11 grand and 22 g-grandchildren and one g-g-grandson. Preceded by a daughter: Lela Gladys Everett; two brothers and a half-sister.

WALK, Asbury; b: 11Apr1906, Florence, IL; d: 27Sep1976, Wadsworth, Kansas (Vet's Home); bu: Blue River Cemetery; m: (not stated); fa: Austin Walk; mo: Lula Neese. A resident of rural Pittsfield, IL area. WWII Army vet. Survived by a son: Pal of Chillicothe, MO; and one sister and brother: Mrs. Bertha Chaplin of Milton and Ervin Walk of Heyworth.

WALK, Charlotte (Northrop); b: 12Oct1897, Glasgow, IL; d: 23Jul1978, Pittsfield, IL (Illini Hospital); bu: Glasgow, IL; m: George Walk on 20Dec1938 in Troy, MO; fa: Sib Northrop; mo: Hattie Fundel. A resident of rural Pearl, IL Survived by her husband; a brother: Tanner Northrop of Roodhouse. Preceded by three brothers.

WALK, David Roy "Jack"; b: 13Dec1904, Pike Co., IL; d: 3Oct1996, Pittsfield, IL; bu: Douglas Cemetery, Milton, IL; m: Gladys Fielder on 23Nov1937 in Bowling Green, MO; fa: Walter Walk; mo: Lillie French. Wife preceded in death 7Mar1996. A resident of Milton. Survived by nieces and nephews, and good friends: Albert and Helen McEwen of Milton.

WALK, Ethel (Smith); b: 29Aug1893, Macoupin Co., IL; d: 24Oct1981, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hosp); bu: Oak Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, IL; m: (not stated); fa: Lewis Smith; mo: Cassie McCord. A resident of rural Palmyra, IL Survived by five daughters: Mrs. Olive Heck, Mrs. Emma Dill and Mrs. Lola Austin, all of Belleville, Mrs. Mabel Kadow of Chicago, and Mrs. Lois Walla of Mt. Vernon, AR; two sons: Charles of Waverly and Lester of Springfield; 15 grand and 26 g-grandchildren.

WALK, Gladys (Fielder); b: 5Oct1912, Bedford, IL; d: 7Mar1996, Pittsfield, IL (Illini Hosp); bu: Douglas Cemetery, near Milton, IL; m: David Roy "Jack" Walk on 23Nov1937 in Bowling Green, MO; fa: William Jess Fiedler; mo: Georgeann Daniels. A resident of rural Milton, IL Survived by her husband; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by an infant daughter: Neta Ellen; and three brothers: Julius, Harvey and Floyd Fielder.

WALK, Leo F.; b: 19Apr1909, Montezuma, IL; d: 8Feb1990, Joliet, IL (Draper Plaza Nursing Home); bu: Woodlawn Cemetery, Joliet, IL; m: Velma Smith (date and place not stated); fa: Lee Walk; mo: Nettie Daniels. A former resident of Greenfield, IL Survived by his wife; one daughter: Mrs. Mark (Vera) Passow; one son: Gary Walk of Wheaton; five grandchildren: Dina Passow, Maria Walk, Timothy Norton, Russell Walk and Randall Walk; six g-grandchildren; three sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by three grandsons: Bobby Walk and Jeff and Todd Norton; three sisters; and one brother.

WALK, Margaret M. (Lovelace); b: 8May1913, Patterson, IL; d: 30Dec1992, Battle Creek, MI; bu: Rawlins Cemetery, Patterson, IL; ;m: (not stated); fa: Elam I. Lovelace; mo: Mary Ellen Martin. A former resident of Patterson, IL Survived by one son: Paul Walk; and one brother: Orville Lovelace, both of Battle Creek. Preceded by three brothers: Burley, Lloyd and Dale; and five sisters: Ethel, Sophia Tavernier, Clara, Alma and Mabel.

WALK, Nettie Cornelia (Martin); b: 14Sep1881, Fairmont, IL; d: 27Sep1977, Pittsfield, IL; bu: Smith Cemetery, northwest of Milton, IL; m: Lincoln Peter Walk on 2Apr1902 (place not stated); fa: William Eledge Martin; mo: Martha Bowman. Husband preceded in death 21Jan1953. A resident of Milton, IL Survived by five daughters: Mrs. Freeman (Thelma) Brown of Milton, Mrs. Floyd (Sibyl) Evans of Pittsfield, Mrs. Esther Liehr of Riverdale, CA, Mrs. Arland (Rowena) Norton of Barry and Mrs. Earl (Joyce) Peek of Jacksonville; 20 grand, 41 g-grand and 12 g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by two sons: Harold B. and William Earl Walk; and an infant granddaughter.

WALK, Opal (Ambrose); b: (date not stated), Alsey, IL area; d: 3Jan1977, Peoria Heights, IL; bu: Bowers Cemetery, near Alsey, IL; m: Arthur Walk (date and place not stated); fa: Lee Ambrose; mo: Jennie (surname not stated). Husband preceded in death. A former resident of Alsey; was 80 years of age at death. Survived by two sons: Glendon of Peoria Heights an Dean of Milwaukee, WI

WALKER, Addie (Hughes); b: (not stated); d: 20Jan1985, Kinderhook, IL; bu: Kinderhook, IL; m: (not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). Was 88 years of age at death. Survived by three grandchildren; six g-grandchildren; a brother: Waddie Hughes of Center, MO; and a sister: Annie Lynch of East St. Louis.

WALKER, Aletha (Cuddy); b: 20Apr1909, Manchester, IL; d: 2Mar1991, Jacksonville, IL (Barton Stone Nursing Home); bu: Manchester, IL; m: Christopher Frederick Walker on 19Mar1929 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Fulton Cuddy; mo: Etta Day. Husband preceded in death 31Jul1961. A resident of Roodhouse, IL Survived by two sons: Fred (wife, Sue) Walker of Jacksonville and Tom (wife, Kay) Walker of West St. Louis, MO; five grandchildren: Mrs. Robert (Mindy) Boxdorfer of Atlanta, GA , Tim Walker of Key Largo, FL, and Erin, Chris and Andrew Walker, all of Jacksonville; one great-grandchild: Steven Menner of Atlanta, GA ; one sister: Mrs. James (Glenna) Gordon of Manchester; and a long-time friend and companion: Lucille Shaw of Roodhouse. Preceded by one sister: Hazel Henry.

WALKER, Alice B. (Morgan); b: 11Dec1902, Pearl, IL; d: 28Sep1995, Murrayville, IL; bu: (not stated); m: Clyde Walker on 16Jun1923 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: William Morgan; mo: Filena Mitchell. Husband preceded in death 1Sep1976. Survived by one son: Dale (wife, Ora Belle) Walker of Murrayville. Preceded by one grandchild; four brothers; and three sisters.

WALKER, Alice M. (Gillespie); b: 6Jun1898, Mystic, IA; d: 8Aug1991, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Mt. Maria Cemetery, Hillsdale, IL; m: Warren W. Walker on 28Jun1928 in Centerville, IA; fa: William R. Gillespie; mo: Mary Alice Meyers. Husband preceded in death 13Dec1970. A resident of the Barton W. Stone Christian Home, Jacksonville, IL Survived by two daughters: Mrs. James (Jane) Bowman of Jacksonville and Mrs. R. L. (Mary Alice) Basmann of Alto, NM; one son: John W. Walker of Oromo, Minn.; and seven grandchildren. Preceded by one brother and one sister.

WALKER, Amanda Marie; b: (not stated); d: 18Dec1986, Georgia; bu: Scottsdale, AZ; fa: Rodger Walker; mo: Ileen (surname not stated). Was three years of age at death. Survived by her parents; her grandparents: Katherine and Carl Walker, and Sheryl Wright, all of Phoenix, AZ; and her great-grandparents: Charles and Beulah Walker of Anaheim, CA, and Betty Rolson of Jacksonville. Preceded by a sister: Bethany Lynn Walker.

WALKER, Bethanie Lyn; b: 4Apr1982, TX; d: 22Nov1984, Phoenix, AZ; bu: Arizona; fa: Rodger Walker; mo: Ileen Wright. Survived by her parents; a sister: Amanda Marie; her grandparents: Sherrill Wright of Phoenix and Katherine and Carl Walker, former Jacksonville residents, of Phoenix; great-grandmother: Betty Rolson of Jacksonville; and great-grandparents: Charles and Beulah Walker of Anaheim, CA

WALKER, Beulah Alene (Minnis); b: 9Feb1920, Meredosia, IL; d: 14Jan1992, Hesperia, CA; bu: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Cypress, CA; m: Charles Walker on 23Jun1928 in Winchester, IL; fa: Orvil Minnis; mo: Sarah (surname not stated). A former resident of Jacksonville until moving to California. Survived by her husband; six daughters: Vivian Gotschall, Shirley Parnell, Dorothy Dwyer, Charlene Schrimpf, Barbara Manley and Linda Hunter; five sons: Fred, Carl, Richard, Patrick and Davis; 38 grand and 54 g-grandchildren and one g-g-grandson; and several nieces and nephews in Jacksonville. Preceded by two sons: James Edward and Raymond Dale.

WALKER, Beulah Faye (Chaplain) Sparks; b: 28Jan1908, rural Pittsfield, IL; d: 17Jan1989, Winchester, IL; bu: Winchester, IL; m: 1) Glenn Sparks in 1922 in Pittsfield, IL; and 2) Otto Franklin Walker in 1933 in Jacksonville, IL Both husbands preceded in death; 2nd in 1982. A resident of Winchester. Survived by two sons: Nelson Sparks of Quincy and Glenn Sparks, Jr. of Utah; two daughters: Mrs. Chester (Glenna) Thomas of Winchester and Mrs. Donald (Barbara) Runyon of Mt. Zion; six grand, nine g-grandchildren and a g-g-grandson; and a brother: Floyd Chaplain of Bluffs. Preceded by a son: Robert; eight sisters: Nola Cannon, Marie Warner, Florence Stanley, Frances Hamire, Lucy Perry, Lucille Smith, Laura Kemper and Charlotte Chaplain; and three brothers: Jesse and Acey Champlain and Junior Couch.

WALKER, Blanche M. (Oliver); b: 13Jul1895, Jacksonville, IL; d: 13Dec1989, Jacksonville, IL (Convalescent Center); bu: Lincoln Cemetery, Chicago, IL; m: Clarence Walker (date and place not stated); fa: Nelson Oliver; mo: Ada Harvel. Husband preceded in death. A resident of Chicago, IL Survived by two nieces: Mary Wright of Rock Island, and Linda Meechum of Lebanon, MO; and two nephews: Edward and Robert Wright, both of Jacksonville.

WALKER, Bradley Keith; b: 27Dec1971, Carrollton, IL; d: 14Jun1979, Carrollton, IL; bu: Carrollton, IL; fa: Larry Walker; mo: Karen Loy. A resident of rural Carrollton, IL Survived by his parents; two brothers: Mark and Daniel, both at home; paternal grandparents: Charles and Marcelle Walker of Carrollton; maternal grandparents: Wilbur and Dorothy Loy of Jerseyville; and maternal g-grandparents: Frank and Lula Loy of Jerseyville.

WALKER, Bryan L.; b: 18Aug1965, East St. Louis, IL; d: 22Jan1989, Bowling Green, MO; bu: Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL; m: Teresa Crites on 16Jul1985 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Charles S. Walker; mo: Cleo B. Hendricks. A resident of Jacksonville. Marine Corp vet. Survived by his wife; a son: Darnell Demar Walker, at home; his parents of Jacksonville; a sister: Daphne Y. Walker of Milwaukee, WI; five brothers: Roderick T. Walker of St. Louis, Derrick R. Walker, serving in the U.S. Air Force in England, Devin D. Walker of East St. Louis, Charles S. Walker, Jr. of Jacksonville, and Mark Bush, serving with the Marines in the Philippines; his maternal grandmother: Johnnie Mae Jones of East St. Louis, IL; and his maternal step-grandmother: Annie L. Hendricks of Omaha, Nebraska.

WALKER, Cecelia "Jackie"; b: 7Feb1912, Butte, Montana; d: 10Aug1981, Beardstown, IL; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Paul "Gene" Walker on 18Jul1942 (place not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). A resident of Meredosia; formerly of Franklin, IL Survived by her husband; a daughter: Mrs. Earl (Junette Winfield) Carter of Franklin; and an adopted daughter: Connie Babe of Lexington, MD; four grand and three g-grandchildren. Preceded by one son.

WALKER, Chester "Chet"; b: 13Oct1911, Schuyler Co., IL; d: 2Jul1981, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu: Rushville, IL; m: Margaret E. Gamage on 18Dec1937 in Rushville, IL; fa: Oscar L. Walker; mo: Minnie Russell. A resident of Rushville. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mr. Clarence (Barbara) Ramshaw of Springfield, and Mrs. Chris (Betty) Howe of Jacksonville; two sons: Jerry of Rushville and John of Beardstown; 10 grandchildren; five sisters: Mrs. Mabel Swanson of Colchester, Mrs. Ruth Mathis of Macomb, Mrs. Pauline Moore of Canton, Mrs. Lucille Coulter of Farmington, and Mrs. Mary Jo David of Rushville; and three brothers: Raymond of Elmwood, Delbert of Milwaukee, WI, and Paul of Pekin.

WALKER, Charles C.; b: 30Apr1909, White Hall, IL; d: 11Aug1993, Patterson, IL; bu: Forest Lawn memorial Park, Cypress, CA; m: Beulah Alene Minnis on 24Jun1928 Winchester, IL; fa: Ira Thornton Walker; mo: Armetta Mae Martin. Wife preceded in death 14Jan1992. A resident of Patterson, IL Survived by five sons: Fred Walker of Rochester, NY, Carl Walker of Phoenix, AZ, Richard Walker of Nesperia, CA, Patrick Walker of Syracuse, UT, and David Walker of Riverside, CA; six daughters: Vivian Gotschall of Long Beach, CA, Shirley Parnell of Anaheim, CA, Dorothy Dwyer of Sacramento, CA, Charlene Schrimp of Florissant, MO, Barbara Manley of Patterson, and Linda Hunter of Smithville, UT; 38 grand, 63 g-grand and three g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by two sons: Raymond and James Edward Walker; three sisters; and one brother.

WALKER, Charles J.; b: 25Dec1922, Flint Co., IL; d: 19Apr1991, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Oakland Cemetery, Meredosia, IL; m: Jalette Nunn on 5Jan1951 in Meredosia, IL; fa: Charles Walker; mo: Minnie Hobson. A resident of Meredosia, IL WWII Navy vet. Survived by his wife; h is mother of Springfield; two daughters: Mrs. Jerry (Chardy) Leib of Jacksonville, and Karen of San Francisco; one son: Raymond of Sherman; four sisters: Mrs. John (Esther) Mull of Versailles, Mrs. Oral (Louise) Martin of West Burlington, IA, Mrs. John (Alice) Hofman of Cherokee Village, AR, and Marie Wiley of Springfield, MO; and one grandson: Dustin Walker Leib of Jacksonville.

WALKER, Charles M. "Chick"; b: 23Jan1923, rural Loami, IL; d: 21Jun1994, near Loami, IL; bu: Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Loami, IL; m: (not stated); fa: Joseph Walker; mo: Mamie Hattan. WWII Army vet. Survived by two daughters: Debra Minor of Springfield and Rose Meyer of New Berlin; one sister: Lucille Fitzhugh of Springfield; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by one brother: Milton; and one sister: Thelma Woods.

WALKER, Clarence Leonard; b: 20Feb1903, Manchester, IL; d:27May1993, White Hall, IL; bu: Manchester, IL; m: Lena Latora in 1947 (place not stated); fa: Charles Walker; mo: Bertha Westrope. Wife preceded in death in 1978. A resident of White Hall; formerly of Woodriver, IL Survived by one son: Clarence Leonard Walker, Jr. of Kankakee; two sisters: Josephine Shafer of Manchester and Edythe Sooy of White Hall; and one grandson. Preceded by a son: Harold Ray; and three brothers: Donald, Leverette, and Dale Walker.

WALKER, Clifford S.; b: 20Jun1914, Murrayville, IL; d: 14Feb1982, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Murrayville, IL; m: 1) Pearl Pevey on 23Mar1936; and 2) Vercie Magruder on 3May1969 (places not stated); fa: William Walker; mo: Nellie Lovell. A resident of rural Murrayville, IL Survived by his wife of Murrayville; and the following children: Tom Walker of Auburn, Jerry Walker of Woodson, Linda Walker of Murrayville, and Sandy Walker of Carthage; the following step-daughters: Carol Savage and Janice Blakey, both of South Carolina, and Brenda Wyatt and Reva Weber, both of Roodhouse; seven grand, 10 step-grand and two g-grandchildren. Preceded by two brothers, one sister, and two daughters.

WALKER, Clyde R.; b: 11Oct1900, Manchester, IL; d: 1Sep1979, Geneva, IL (Community Hospital); bu: Union Cemetery, St. Charles, IL; m: Pauline (surname and date/place not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). A resident of St. Charles, IL Survived by his wife; a son: Dale R. Walker of Dwarf, KY; a sister: Mrs. Elsie Middendorf of Jacksonville; and a brother: Clifford Walker of Murrayville. Preceded by a brother: William; and a grandson.

WALKER, Dale R.; b: 25Mar1924, Murrayville, IL; d: 1Jul1996, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Fernwood Cemetery, Roodhouse, IL; m: Mary Jane Gonterman on 26Feb1946 in Quincy, IL; fa: Clyde Walker; mo: Alice B. Morgan. A resident of Murrayville. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife. Preceded by one son: Dennis Richard Walker.

WALKER, Daniel Lee; b: 3Jun1977, Jerseyville, IL; d: 8Jan1996, Carrollton, IL; bu: Carrollton, IL; fa: Larry Walker; mo: Karen Loy. Survived by his parents of Carrollton; paternal grandfather: Charles Walker of Carrollton; maternal great-grandparents: Frank and Lula Loy of Jerseyville; grandparents: Wilbur and Dorothy Loy of Jerseyville; one brother: Mark (wife, Peggy) Walker of Carrollton; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by a brother: Bradley Keith Walker.

WALKER, Darnell I.; b: 8Jun1907, Winchester, IL; d: 26Mar1991, Springfield, IL; bu: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL; m: Eva P. Herrin in 1928 (place not stated); fa: Ira Walker; mo: Armetta Martin. A resident of Springfield; formerly of Jacksonville. Survived by his wife; three daughters: Mrs. George (Mary Jean) Flowers and Mrs. James (Joann) Mason, both of Buena Park, CA, and Mrs. Russell (Darlene) Driver of Chatham; three sons: Norman of Norwalk, CA, Eugene of Sherman and Jams of Indiana; 21 grand and 25 g-grandchildren; one sister: Mrs. Weltha Schmittler of Chatham; one brother: Charles of Hesperia, CA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by one daughter: Helen Walker; and one sister: Norma Willets.

WALKER, Darrell H.; b: 13Jan1916, Palmyra, IL; d: 19Jun1988, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center); bu: Ashland, IL; m: Elizabeth Blair on 29May1937 in Tallula, IL; fa: John Walker; mo: Artie Ferguson. A resident of Ashland. Survived by his wife; one daughter: Charlene Reliford of Bowling Green, KY; one son: John H. of Burlington, KY; seven grand and two g-grandchildren; one sister: Eveleen Adams of San Clemente, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

WALKER, David L.; b: 26May1961, Hannibal, MO; d: 24Aug1987, Chicago, IL (University of Chicago Hospital); bu: Samuel Taylor Cemetery, Rockport, IL; m: Debbie Buchanan on 24May1986 in Baylis, IL; fa: Lyle Walker; mo: Dixie Bolbeare. A resident of rural Barry, IL Survived by his wife; his parents of New Canton; a daughter: Elizabeth, at home; one sister: Mrs. Bad (Deborah) Monkman of Cleveland, OH; two brothers: Elmer and Brian, both of New Canton; and several aunts and uncles. Preceded by his grandparents.

WALKER, Deltha Mae (Warner); b: 21Dec1913, McKittrick, MO; d: 12Jun1988, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center); bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Fernaldo Frank Walker, Sr. on 1Nov1942k in Bowling Green, MO; fa: Arthur Chester Warner; mo: Delcina Sarah Glover. A resident of Jacksonville, IL Survived by her husband; two daughters: Mrs. Thaddeus (Sherwyn) Smith of University City, MO, and Sylvia Douglas of Jacksonville; a son: Fernaldo Frank Walker, Jr. of Jacksonville; a step-son: Harry Walker of Peoria; six grandchildren; two sisters: Mildred Holt of Jacksonville and Mrs. John (Muriel) Hayes of Columbus, OH; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by a sister.

WALKER, Dennis Richard; b: 21Nov1947, Jacksonville, IL; d: 26Nov1977, Dwarf, KY; fa: Dale Walker; mo: Mary Jane Gonterman. A former resident of Murrayville, IL Vietnam War vet. Survived by his parents of Dwarf, KY and a grandmother: Mrs. Alice B. Walker of Dwarf.

WALKER, Donald C.; b: 4Mar1913; near LaPrairie, IL; d: 12Feb1996, Rushville, IL; bu: Rushville, IL; m: Ruth Degitz on 22Jun1937 in Paris, MO; and 2) Clarice Caley Crabtree on 20Jun1990, Rushville, IL; fa: Charles Walker; mo: Pearl Hedrick. 1st wife preceded in death 29Jan1990; 2nd on 15Sep1993. A resident of Rushville. Survived by one sister: Mrs. Cleo Tucker of Clayton. Preceded by one brother and two sisters.

WALKER, Donald Eugene; b: 1Sep1908, Manchester, IL; d: 26Feb1984, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu: Manchester, IL; m: 1) Mabel Jane Custer on 25Feb1931; and 2) Maxine Blake on 11May1982 (places not stated); fa: Charles Walker; mo: Bertha Westrope. 1st wife preceded in death 26Nov1978. A resident of Manchester. Survived by his wife; three sons: Zane Ray Walker of Marquette Heights, Jimmy Leon Walker of Pekin, and Michael Eugene Walker of Galesburg; a daughter: Mrs. Lloyd (Mary) Ruby of Jacksonville; nine grand and eight g-grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. Josephine Shafer and Mrs. Elmer (Edith) Sooy, both of Manchester; and two brothers: Leonard Walker of Wood River and Leverette Walker of Roodhouse. Preceded by a brother.

WALKER, Dorothy (Mains); b: 23Aug1908, Bluffs, IL; d: 25Sep1989, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center); bu: Fairview Cemetery, Bluffs, IL; m: Elmer Frank Walker (date and place not stated); fa: Richard Mains; mo: Emma VanHyning. Husband preceded in death in 1963. A resident of Jacksonville; formerly of Bluffs, IL Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Forrest (Jane) Worrall of Jacksonville; a brother: Richard "Tim" Mains of Bluffs; two sisters: Helen Grimes of Buffs and Norma Worrall of Yorba Linda, CA; and two grandchildren: Katie and Tom Worrall. Preceded by a sister: Celia Highfill.

WALKER, Dorothy Belle; b: 12Jan1912, Wrights, IL; d: 27Jul1993, Jerseyville, IL; bu: Hickory Grove Cemetery, near Wrights, IL; fa: John Franklin Walker; mo: Arra Belle Lowrance. A resident of White Hall, IL Survived by several nieces and nephews. Preceded by five sisters and four brothers.

WALKER, Dorothy L. (Anderson); b: 16Nov1910, Galesburg, IL; d: 9Aug1978, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Gordon M. Walker on 17Sep1942 in Kansas City, MO; fa: Charles J. Anderson; mo: Helga Storm. Husband preceded in death. Survived by a son: John E. of Murrayville; a daughter: Mrs. Charles (Susan A.) Marshall of Mackinaw; two brothers: Emil Anderson of Largo, FL and Willard Al Anderson of Lilburn, GA ; two sisters: Mrs. Lester (Ruth) Swanson of Newport Beach, CA And Mrs. Ethel Franz of Galesburg; and five grandchildren. Preceded by a sister and five brothers.

WALKER, Earl; b: 10Sep1922, Wessington, S.D.; d: 22Aug1985, Pekin, IL (Memorial Hospital); bu: Meadow Lawn Cemetery, Manito, IL; m: Marge Lyons on 11Mar1954 in Bushnell, IL; fa: Earl Walker; mo: Verdie Bell Davis. A resident of Manito, IL Vet. Survived by his wife; two sons: John Walker of Russellville, AR, and Vern Tudeen of Manito; three daughters: Carolyn Fairfield of Springfield, Lynda Bryan of Marietta, and Melanie Hoeft of Manito; a brother: Henry Walker of Mitchell, S.D.; a sister: Mrs. Herbert Lee of Bella Vista, AR; eight grandchildren; and one g-grandson. Preceded by two brothers.

WALKER, Edith C.; b: 5Jan1911, Wrights, IL; d: 1Apr1989, Carrollton, IL (Boyd Hospital); bu: Hickory Grove Cemetery; fa: William Walker; mo: Lula Brannan. A resident of Wrights, IL Preceded by her parents and a sister: Juanita.

WALKER, Edward George; b: 27Nov1925, Chicago, IL; d: 8Jul1989, Jacksonville, IL; bu: (cremated); fa: Leo E. Walker; mo: Inez Geyner. Army vet. Survived by one sister: Mrs. Glenn (Joanne) Gobble.

WALKER, Elizabeth D. (Butler); b: (not stated); d: 28May1976, Creve Coeur, MO (St. John's Hospital); bu: McCord Cemetery, Perry, IL; m: Robert L. Walker on 8Jul1916 in Quincy, IL; fa: Benjamin Eli Butler; mo: Ethel Peecher. Husband preceded in death 7Jun1941. A resident of Perry, IL; was 83 years of age at death. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Myron (Mary) Tedrow of Pittsfield and Mrs. Harold (Donna) Westphal of St. Louis; and two grandchildren.

WALKER, Eloise (Grider) Twyford; b: 5Aug1916, Nortonville Il.; d: 22Dec1990, Greensboro, GA ; bu: Murrayville, IL; m: 1) Carl Raymond Twyford; and 2) John J. Walker (dates and places not stated); fa: Marshall Ellis Grider; mo: Agnes Stell McAllister. Both husbands preceded in death; 1st in 1964 2nd one in 1980. Survived by two sons: Arthur Ellis Twyford of Fremont, NE, and William Hayden Twyford of Highland; two daughters: Mrs. Elliott (Lois Ileane) Slocum of Greensboro, GA , and Mrs. Gerald Wayne (Marian Leigh) Allen of Jacksonville, NC; 11 grand and two g-grandchildren; and three sisters: Clarabel Alred of Paxton, Thelma Irene Wellenreiter of Jacksonville, and Betty Stanberry of Murrayville. Preceded by one brother.

WALKER, Eva P. (Herrin); b: 25Aug1909, Meredosia, IL; bu: 20Feb1996, Springfield, IL; bu: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL; m: Darnell I. Walker in 1928 (place not stated); fa; James Herrin; mo: Mary Ricketts. Husband preceded in death 26Mar1991. Survived by three daughters: Mrs. George (Mary Jean) Flowers of Buena Park, CA, Mrs. James (Joann) Mason of Hemet, CA, and Mrs. Russell (Darlene) Driver of Chatham; three sons: Norman Walker of Norwalk, CA, Eugene Walker of Sherman and James Walker of Indianapolis, IN; 21 grand, 36 g-grand and seven g-g-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

WALKER, Faye L. (Mahoney); b: 31Oct1912, Chillicothe, IL; d: 13May1996, Houston, TX; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: William A. Walker on 4Mar1934 in Alton, IL; fa: Harry A. Mahoney; mo: Florence Lynch. Husband preceded in death 24Feb1987. A resident of Houston; formerly of Jacksonville. Survived by one daughter: Harriet J. Carlile of Houston, Tex; three grand and four g-grandchildren.

WALKER, Florence (Dorsey); b: 2Oct1890, near Perry, IL; d: 1Sep1979, Jacksonville, IL (Convalescent Center); bu: McCord Cemetery, Perry, IL; m: Russell P. Walker (date and place not stated); fa: Isaac F. Dorsey; mo: Mariette Byrns. Husband preceded in death in 1945. A resident of Perry, IL Survived by these children: Mrs. Algerine Simpson and James D. Walker, both of Louisville, KY, Frances Leihr of Springfield, and Theresa Myers of Chambersburg; eight grand and 14 g-grandchildren.

WALKER, Fernaldo Frank, Sr.; b: 31Oct1911, Clarksville, MO; d: 28Ot1989, Jacksonville, IL; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Deltha Warner Davis on 1Nov1942 in Bowling Green, MO; fa: Frank Walker; mo: Viola Richards. Wife preceded in death in 1968. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Thaddeus (Sherwyn) Smith of University City, MO, and Slyvia Ann Douglas of Jacksonville; a son: Fernaldo Frank Walker, Jr. of Jacksonville; a step-son: Harry Price of Peoria; several grandchildren; and two brothers: Richard of Elkhart, IN, and Lambert of Los Angeles, CA Preceded by three sisters: Stella Robinson, Darlene Williams and Elouise Walker.

WALKER, Fred; b: 7Jan1907, Hull, IL; d: 19Apr1989, Quincy, IL; bu: Kinderhook, IL; m: Mary Edith DeWitt on 8Apr1931 in Searcy, AR; fa: Herman Walker; mo: Alice Jane Thomas. A resident of Quincy; formerly of Kinderhook. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Robert L. (Lydia Sue) Goodwin of Quincy; a son: Charles Walker of Quincy; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Preceded by five sisters and five brothers.

WALKER, Freda E. (Copley); b: 27Sep1914, near Manchester, IL; d: 2Mar1994, White Hall, IL (North American Nursing Home); bu: Fernwood Cemetery, Roodhouse, IL; m: Leverett J. Walker on 27Sep1940, Lima, OH; fa: Fred Copley; mo: Sadie Mellor. Husband preceded in death3Nov1990. A resident of Roodhouse, IL Survived by three brothers: Carl Copley of White Hall, James Copley of Roodhouse, and Ross Copley of Jacksonville; and two sisters: Marjorie Kesinger, and Maxine Anderson, both of Roodhouse. Preceded by one brother: Eugene Copley; and three sisters: Eva VanCleve, Blanche Dawson and Fern Kesinger.

WALKER, Gerald A.; b: 14Dec1906, Pike Co., IL; d: 6Sep1976, Pittsfield, IL (Illini Hospital); bu: Sam Taylor Cemetery; m: 1) Julie Smith on 24Dec1930; and 2) Mabel Kindle in May, 1967 (places not stated); fa: John Walker; mo: Della Sweat. 1st wife preceded in death in 1966. A resident of New Canton, IL Survived by his wife, these children: Owen of Pittsfield, Junior of New Canton, Lyle of Barry, John and Don of New Canton, Della Minear of Pittsfield, Mrs. Twella Smith of New Canton, Minnie Maynard of Barry, and Linda and Dolly Ann, at home; 25 grandchildren; two sisters: Bernice Shaw of Colorado and Libby Krutzer of Idaho.

WALKER, Grace V. (Warcup); b: 3Jan1906, Murrayville, IL; d: 29Sep1994, Jacksonville, IL; bu; Gillham Cemetery; m: W. Kenneth Walker on 25Dec1927 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Edgar Warcup; mo: Minnie Briesendine. Husband preceded in death 25Nov1988. Survived by one daughter: Mrs. Ted (Melba) McCann of Winchester; one son: Kenneth M. (wife, Darlene) Walker of Godfrey; one sister: Mrs. Glenn (Gladys) Patterson of Victoria, TX; one brother: Wayne (wife, Dorothy) Warcup of Jacksonville; ten grand and 11 g-grandchildren; one g-g-granddaughter. Preceded by twin daughters: Yvonne and Donna; two sisters: Fern Warcup and Opal Moore; and three brothers: Donald, Clarence and Clyde Warcup.

WALKER, Harold Henry; b: 13May1904, Mt. Zion, Il; d: 4Oct1978, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Franklin, IL; m: Leona Cameron on 6May1931 (place not stated); fa: St. Clair Walker; mo: Lillian Augusta Reining. A resident of Franklin, IL Survived by his wife; a sister: Mrs. Gay McReynold of Denver, CO; a brother: Fred of Decatur; and a half-sister: Mrs. Bonnie Kelling of Tenn.

WALKER, Harold W.; b: 9Sep1912, Mt. Sterling, IL; d: 27Apr1990, Clermont, FL; bu: Beardstown, IL; m: Maxine Martin on 31Jan1934 in Beardstown, IL; fa: Earl Walker; mo: Verna Adams. A resident of Jacksonville; formerly of Beardstown. Survived by his wife of Jacksonville; two sons: Richard W. and Robert H., both of Longwood, FL; one daughter: Julie Hood of Jacksonville; one sister: Edna M. Cramer of Springfield; four granddaughters: Susan Walker Starr, Karen Walker Berg, Linda K. Walker and Elizabeth Hood; three grandson: John Walker Jason Walker and Phillip Hood; two g-grandchildren: Katie Starr and Jonathan Starr; three nieces and two nephews. Preceded by one nephew: Henry Cramer.

WALKER, Harriett Elva Dean; b: 21Dec1921, White Hall, IL; d: 30Sep1995, Hillsboro, IL; bu: White Hall, IL; fa: Aaron Walker; mo: Grace E. Smith. A resident of Hillsboro; formerly of White Hall. (No survivors listed)

WALKER, Hazel Mildred (Bowns); b: 14Mar1910, east of Roodhouse, IL; d; 5Mar1994, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital) bu: Murrayville, IL; m: Russell Walker in 1950 at Pocahontas, AR; fa: Harry L. Bowns; mo: Iva Covey. Husband preceded in death 30May1959. A resident of Roodhouse, IL Survived by a sister: Golda Holmes of Roodhouse; and a brother: Elmer "Sol" Bowns of Teri Ceia, FL Preceded by three brothers: Cecil William, Ralph and Harry Roy Bowns.

WALKER, Helen (Rodhouse); b: 5Mar1896, Pleasant Hill, IL; d: 24Nov1983, Pittsfield, IL (Illini Hospital); bu.; Wells Cemetery, near Pleasant Hill, IL; m: Smith Walker on 30Mar1941 in Pleasant Hill; fa: Thomas Rodhouse; mo: Louisa Priestly. Husband preceded in death 9Oct1964. She was a life-long resident of Pleasant Hill. Survived by three step-sons: Virgil Walker of Phoenix, AZ, Keith Walker of Tempe, AZ, and Thomas Walker of Pleasant Hill; a step-daughter: Vernetta McKinnon of Tucson, AZ; several grandchildren; and a sister: Mrs. Betty Stark of Edina, MO

WALKER, Henry; b: August, 1907, near Winchester, IL; d: 2Dec1987, Mitchell, S.D.; bu.: Mitchell, S.D.; fa: Earl Walker; mo: Virdie Davis. A resident of Mitchell, S.D. Survived by a sister: Mrs. Herbert (Julia) Lee of Bella Vista, AR; and an uncle: Kenneth Walker of Jacksonville; and two aunts: Mrs. Irma Rouse and Mrs. Wilbur (Marie) Patrick, both of Jacksonville. Preceded by three brothers: Ian, Ernest and Earl, Jr.

WALKER, Irma (Corbridge); b: 9Mar1895, Rushville, IL; d: 28May1979, Peoria, IL; m: Howard Walker in 1916 at Galesburg Il.; fa: Clay Corbridge; mo: Calista Ann Black. Husband preceded in death. A resident of Rushville. Survived by these children: Maurice (Maurine) Corbridge of Peoria, Mrs. Virginia Bryant and Mrs. Gene (Wanda) Acheson, both of Rushville; eight grand and eight g-grandchildren; a sister and two brothers: Viola Philip of Chicago, Jack Corbridge of Casper, Wyo., and O. D. Corbridge of Rockford. Preceded by a sister, four brothers and a grandchild. (Member: Rushville chapter of the D.A.R.)

WALKER, Jack; b: 19Aug1916, Perry, IL; d: 17Sep1985, Quincy, IL; bu.: McCord Cemetery, Perry, IL; m: Lois Smith on 21Feb1941 in Griggsville, IL; fa: Charles A. Walker; mo: Edith Towell. A resident of Perry, IL Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Kenneth (Joyce) Sith of Baylis and Mrs. David (Linda) Irick of Quincy; two sons: John and Charles, both of rural Perry; and eight grandchildren.

WAKER, Jaice M. (Hopper); b: 1Aug1935, Gillespie, IL; d: 21Jul1986, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu.: Sulphur Springs Cemetery, near Loami, IL; m: (not stated); fa; Clinton Hopper; mo: Hazel Rigg. A resident of Springfield; formerly of Loami, IL Survived by two daughters: Debra Walker of Loami and Rose Walker of Loami; four brothers: Robert of San Jose, CA, Paul of Highland, Donald of St. Charles, MO, and Burrel of Tracy, CA

WALKER, John; b: 26Apr1900, Germany; d: 15Jan1977, Springfield, IL; bu.: West Cemetery, Pittsfield, IL; fm: Beulah Kramer Heflin in 1943 (place not stated); fa: Frederick Walker; mo: (not stated). A resident of Pittsfield, IL Survived by his wife; a step-brother: Jacob Walker of Ventura, CA; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by one step-sister and one step-brother.

WALKER, John E.; b: (not stated); d: 15Mar1985, Springfield, IL; bu.: Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL; m: Vivian (surname and date/place not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). A former resident of Auburn, IL Veteran. Survived by his wife; one daughter: Mrs. Dennis (Nancy) Tincher of Hillsboro; two grandchildren; one sister: Mrs. Elmer (Betty) Bowen of Kingman, AZ; and one brother: Harold Walker of Jacksonville.

WALKER, John Steven; b: 23May1958, Rantoul, IL; d: 17Apr1978, Mississippi River, north of Cairo, IL; bu.: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; fa: John Edward Walker; mo: Wilma Vieira. A resident of Florissant, MO Survived by his parents of Florissant, MO; a brother; Gary Walker of Florissant; and his maternal grandparents: Mr.& Mrs. George Vieira of Jacksonville.

WALKER, Juanita; b: 26Sep1906, Wrights, IL; d: 2Jul1987, White Hall, IL; bu.: Hickory Grove Cemetery, Roodhouse, IL; fa: William Walker; mo: Lula Brannan. A resident of Wrights, IL Survived by one sister: Edith Walker of Wrights.

WALKER, Julia M. (Thornburg); b: 14May1907, Brownsburg, IN; d: 16Dec1981, New Port Richey, FL (Community Hospital); bu.: (not stated); m: Frank H. Walker on 20Aug1930 in Urbana, IL; fa: Andrew Thornburg; mo: Nelle (surname not stated). Husband preceded in death 9Mar1971. A former resident of Jacksonville, IL Survived by one son: Michael Frank of Palm Bay, FL; two grandchildren; three sisters: Marietta Long of San Jose, CA, Barbara Stall of Lafayette, IN, and Jane Combs; two half-sisters: Helen Miller of Mansfield, and Jeanette Walters of Oklahoma City, OK Preceded by her parents and one brother.

WALKER, Kenneth; b: 11Jun1904, Scott Co., IL; d: 25Nov1988, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Gillham Cemetery, Scott Co., IL; m: Grace Warcup in 1927 at Jacksonville, IL; fa: Charles Walker; mo: Hettie Diller. Survived by his wife; a son: Kenneth M. Walker of Godfrey; a daughter: Mrs. Ted (Melba) McCann of Winchester; 10 grand and 11 g-grandchildren; and a sister: Mrs. Wilbur (Marie) Patrick of Jacksonville. Preceded by twin daughters; a brother; and four sisters, one of whom was his twin.

WALKER, Lambert; b: 13Jun1913, Missouri; d: 10Dec1990, Los Angeles, CA; bu.: Inglewood Park, CA; m: Helen Mae Lewis (date and place not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). Wife preceded in death. A resident of Los Angeles, CA (No survivors listed)

WALKER, LaVerda O. (Cummins); b: 8Aug1904, near Fishhook, IL; d: 14Mar1979, Quincy, IL; bu.: Dorsey Cemetery, Perry, IL; m: Paul L. Walker on 22Nov1924 in Pittsfield, IL; fa: Hayden Cummins; mo: Elizabeth Cartwright. A resident of Ursa, IL Survived by her husband; a son: Ralph Edward of Shelbina, MO; and two grandsons: Ralph, Jr. and Paul R. Preceded by three sisters: Mrs. Lula Ogle and Mrs. Nina Walmsley, and an infant sister; and an infant brother.

WALKER, Lee Vernon; b: 4Sep1892, Greene Co., IL; d: 12Oct1987, Carrollton, IL; bu.: Carrollton, IL; m: Ada Blanche Garrison on 10Apr1910 in Pittsfield, IL; fa: Charles Walker; mo: Adeline Prather. Wife preceded in death 22Jul1963. A resident of Carrollton. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. William (Blanche) Ruyle of Carrollton; a grandson: Vernon Goodman of Roodhouse; three g-grandchildren and a g-g-grandchild. Preceded by a daughter; and a brother.

WALKER, Leonard R.; b: 11Jan1908, Berdan, IL; d: 17Sep1992, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Belltown, IL; m: 1) Bernice Ethel (surname and date/place not stated); and 2) Margaret Elizabeth Starner on 3Jul1937 (place not stated); fa: Phillip Walker; mo: Emma Peters. 1st wife preceded in death in 1936. A resident of rural Jacksonville, IL Survived by his wife; 10 sons: Harold Walker of White Hall, Kenton Walker of Normal, Kenyon Walker of Carrollton, Maurice Gene Walker of Topeka, Claude Walker, at home, Lyle Walker and Leonard Walker, Jr., both of Jacksonville, Michael Walker of Bluffs, Jerry Walker and Roger Walker, both of Jacksonville; six daughters: Mary Stephenson of Jacksonville, Mrs. Larry (Martha) DeGroot of Ashland, Mrs. Glen (Marilyn) Spindel of Divernon, Mrs. Glen (Marcia) Hankins of Decatur, Mrs. John (Linda) Orris of Jacksonville, and Lois Walker, at home; 51 grand and 23 g-grandchildren; one g-g-grandchild; two brothers: Charles and Leroy Walker, both of Carrollton; and two sisters: Opal Hillis of White Hall and Freda Stuart of Carrollton.

WALKER, Leroy; b: 25Mar1912, near Berdan, IL; d: 26Feb1993, Carrollton, IL; bu.: Belltown, IL; m: Pauline Scott on 17Apr1930 in Carrollton, IL; fa: Phillip Walker; mo: Emma Peters. Wife preceded in death 21Feb1990. A resident of Carrollton, IL Survived by five daughters: Barb Wagner of Rockbridge, Frances Hodgerson and Debbie Joyce of Greenfield, Brenda Gaffney of Palmyra and Wanda Ross of Carrollton; five sons: Carroll of Rockbridge and Bill, Randy, Dean and Jack Walker, all of Greenfield; 29 grand, five step-grand, 24 g-grand and five step-g-grandchildren; a brother: Charles Walker of Carrollton; and a sister: Opal Hillis of White Hall. Preceded by one son: Darrell Walker; one grandson: Jay Hodgerson; one brother: Leonard Walker; and two sisters: Freda Stuart and Eileen Walker.

WALKER, Leverett J.; b: 3Feb1911, Manchester, IL; d: 3Nov1990, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center); bu.: Fernwood Cemetery, Roodhouse, IL; m: Freda Copley on 27Sep1940 in Lima, OH; fa: Charles Walker; mo: Bertha Westrope. A resident of Roodhouse, IL WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; two sisters: Josephine Shafer and Edythe Sooy, both of Wood River. Preceded by two brothers: Donald and Dale Walker.

WALKER, Mabel (Dugger); b: 11Dec1895, Scottville, IL; d: 20Apr1981, Springfield, IL; bu.: Oak Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, IL; m: Claude Walker on 1Oct1916 (place not stated); fa: William H. Dugger; mo: Harriett Harr. Husband preceded in death 5Sep1968. A resident of Springfield; formerly of Girard, IL Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Imogene Gunnels and Mrs. Elizabeth Abell, both of Springfield; two sons: James C. of Davenport, IA and John Harlan of Muscatine, Ia.; a brother: Earl Dugger of Scottville; a sister: Mrs. Hester Payne of Gainsville, TX; three grand and four g-grandchildren. Preceded by two brothers and a sister.

WALKER, Mabel Jane (Custer); b: 10Aug1914, Roodhouse, IL; d: 26Nov1978, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Manchester, IL; m: Donald Walker on 25Feb1932 in Carrollton, IL; fa: Frank Custer; mo: Dora Crow. A resident of Manchester, IL Survived by her husband; these children: Zane of Marquette Hts, IL, Jimmy of Pekin, Michael of Williamsville, IL, and Mary Mason of Jacksonville; nine grand and three g-grandchildren; these brothers and sister: Leta Shaw of Carrollton, Wayne Custer of Wrights and Claude of Billings, Montana.

WALKER, Mae (Campbell) Smith; b: 18May1901, Winchester, IL; d: 12Dec1991, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Winchester, IL; m: 1) George N. Smith in 1918; ;and 2) Hayden Walker in 1963 (places not stated); fa: Alonzo Campbell; mo: Cora Mitchell. 1st husband preceded in death in 1955; 2nd in 1973. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Jack (Dorothy) Lashmett of Jacksonville and Mrs. Bruce (Norma) Patrick of Tucson, AZ; two sons: Russell E. Smith of Murrayville and Raymond C. Smith of Walnut Creek, CA; two step-children: Howard Walker of Jacksonville and Veda Hornbeck of Ottawa, IL; 11 grand and eight g-grandchildren; one brother: Verlin Campbell of Jacksonville; and one sister: Eva Campbell Stokes of Jacksonville. Preceded by two sisters: Ida Hires and Ola Smock.

WALKER, Mamie C. (Hatten); b: 30Oct1889, Shelby Co., IL; d: 23Jun1981, Auburn, IL (Parks Memorial Home); bu.: Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Loami, IL; m: Jose Leslie Walker on 21Jan1914 in Stonington, IL; fa: William A. Hatten; mo: Gwendolyn McNear. Husband preceded in death 14Apr1960. A former resident of Loami. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Howard (Thelma) Woods of Loami and Mrs. John (Lucille) Fitzhugh of Springfield; a son: Charles Walker of Loami; eight grand and 11 g-grandchildren.

WALKER, Marcella (Ward); b: 12Nov1920, Freeburg, IL; d: 9Feb1986, Carrollton, IL; bu.: Carrollton, IL; m: Charles Walker on 13Jul1940 in St. Louis, MO; fa: Dale Ward; mo: Chloe (Raines) French. Survived by her husband; one daughter: Mrs. Dave (Pat) Driskill of Carrollton; three sons: Larry and Robert Walker, both of Carrollton, and Charles Thomas Walker of Houston, TX; eight grandchildren; two step-sisters: Mrs. John (Mildred) Furby of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Calvin (Wilma) Wilson of FL; and one step-brother: Dwight French of Belleville.

WALKER, Margaret (Davis); b: 30Mar1919, Rushville, IL; d: 12Aug1991, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center); bu.: Rushville, IL; m: Oscar "Heavy" Walker on 17Dec1940 (place not stated); fa: Dale E. Davis; mo: Blanche Bartlow. Husband preceded in death 28Jun1985. A resident of Rushville, IL Survived by her mother; one son: Gordon "Mick" Walker of Pekin; one daughter: Marna Walker of Springfield; two grand and two g-grandchildren; and two brothers: Harold E. Davis and James T. Davis, both of Rushville. Preceded by her father and an infant son.

WALKER, Marion A.; b: 7Dec1890, Cannelburg, IN; d: 8Apr1989, Virginia, IL; bu.: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, IL; m: Kate Maslin in 1931 in Virginia, IL; fa: John Walker; mo: Mary Padgett. Wife preceded in death in 1960. WWII Army vet. Survived by several nieces and nephews; and several g-nieces and nephews. Preceded by four brothers and three sisters.

WALKER, Mary (maiden name not stated); b: 27Dec1904, Jacksonville, IL; d: 27Dec1988, Vancouver, Washington; bu.: Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, Washington; m: Zeb Walker (date and place not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). Husband preceded in death. Survived by a daughter: Joan McCurley of CA; and seven grandchildren. Preceded by a daughter: Shirley Campa.

WALKER, Edith (DeWitt); b: 20Aapr1913, Clark Co., MO; d: 3Feb1993, Quincy, IL (Quinsippi Nursing Home); bu.: Kinderhook, IL; m: Fred Walker on 9Apr1931 in Searcy, AR; fa: Louis DeWitt; mo: Mary Walker. Husband preceded in death 19Apr1989. A resident of Quincy; formerly of Kinderhook. Survived by one son: Charles Fred Walker of Quincy; one daughter: Lynda Goodwin of Quincy; three grand and three g-grandchildren; one brother: Tony DeWitt of Washington; and three sisters: Ada Seavers of New York, Betty Kirby of West Point and Letha Washburn of Ft. Madison, IA. Preceded by one grandson, five brothers and two sisters.

WALKER, Maxine (Lawson) Blake; b: 15Apr1917, Scott Co., IL; d: 24Jun1990, Winchester, IL; bu.: Winchester, IL; m: 1) Harold R. Blake; and 2) Donald Walker (dates and places not stated); fa: Tony Lawson; mo: Cecil Evans. Both husbands preceded in death. A resident of Winchester. Survived by two sons and one daughter: Jack L. Blake of Hood River, Ore., Dan Blake of Orlando, FL, and Mrs. Richard (Barbara) Pfleging of St. Louis, MO; and six grandchildren. Preceded by a son: Mark; one grandson; one brother: Dean Lawson; and two sisters: Cleo Havens and Ruby Angelo.

WALKER, Michael Robert; b: 7Sep1961, Hannibal, MO; d: 6May1989, Peoria, IL (St. Francis Medical Center); bu.: Kinderhook, IL; m: (not stated); fa: Charles Walker, Sr.; mo: Kathryn Bradshaw. A resident of Mapleton, IL Survived by his parents; a daughter: Heather Hasting; five brothers: Kevin Nyberg of Quincy, Charles Walker, Jr., and Leslie Walker, both of Bloomington, Robert Angell of Granite City, and Scott Walker of Quincy; three sisters: Vonnie Robertson of Peoria, Sheri Beck of Bloomington, and Peggy Angell of Colfax; and his step-mother: Kathryn Walker of Quincy.

WALKER; Milo Francis; b: 29Jan1905, Scott Co., IL; d: 30Dec1981, rural Bluffs, IL; bu.: Fairview Cemetery, near Bluffs, IL; m: Elizabeth Louise Vannier on 25Oct1928, Jacksonville, IL; fa: George Walker; mo: Minnie Templin. A resident of the Oxville community, rural Bluffs, IL Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Joe (Janice) Dolen of Winchester; two grandchildren: Michael Dolen of Jacksonville and Carolyn Dolen of Winchester; the following brothers and sisters: Otto Walker of Winchester, Mary Agee of Webster Groves, MO, Dorothy Rueter of Winchester, and Lucille Doepel and Margie Steuck, both of Pittsfield. Preceded by a brother: James.

WALKER, Nellie (McCracken); b: 15Mar1896, Waverly, IL; d: 16Jan1981, Waverly, IL; bu.: Waverly, IL; m: Louis Walker in 1916 (place not stated); fa: Hosea McCracken; mo: Etta Lambert. Husband preceded in death in 1975. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Florence Colvin of Waverly; two sons: Kenneth of Fort Myers, FL and Donald of Sandwich; two sisters: Mrs. Bessie Farmer of Waverly and Mrs. Eva Kress of Beaumont, TX; two brothers: Lowell McCracken of Godfrey and Earl McCracken of Brookfield; eight grand and six g-grandchildren.

WALKER, Olive A.; b: 17May1905, Winchester, IL; d: 30Jun1987, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: (body donated to Washington University, St. Louis, MO); fa: Elmer F. Walker; mo: Noda C. Berry. A resident of Jacksonville. Survived by one niece: Jane Worrall of Jacksonville; one great-niece: Katherine Gaudio of Colorado; one great-nephew: Thomas Worrall of Madison, WI; and one half-sister: Lillian Sorrells of St. Louis. Preceded by one brother: Elmer Franklin Walker, Jr.; and two half-sisters: Virgie Young and Mildred Smithson.

WALKER, Oscar E. "Heavy"; b: 21Jul1905, near Wagoner, Okla, Indian Territory; d: 28Jun1985, Rushville, IL; bu.: Rushville, IL; m: Margaret Davis on 17De1940 (place not stated); fa: Oscar Walker; mo: Lizzie McMahill. Survived by his wife; one son: Gordon "Mick" Walker of Pekin; one daughter: Marna Cates of Tallula; one sister: Ollie Jennings of Muskogee, OK ; and two grandchildren. Preceded by one infant son, six brothers and two sisters.

WALKER, Otto Franklin; b: 17Mar1903, Scott Co., IL; d: 5Dec1982, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu.: Winchester, IL; m: Beulah Chaplin in 1933 at Jacksonville, IL; fa: George Walker; mo: Minnie Templin. A resident of Winchester Il. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Chester (Glenna) Thomas of Winchester and Mrs. Donald (Barbara) Runyon of Mt. Zion; six grand and seven g-grandchildren; four sisters: Mrs. Mary Agee of Webster Groves, MO, Mrs. Dorothy Rueter of Winchester, Mrs. Arthur (Lucille) Doepel of Detroit; and Mrs. Robert (Margie) Steuck of rural Pittsfield. Preceded by a son and two brothers.

WALKER, Paul Eugene; b: 5Feb1915, Murrayville, IL; d: 30Nov1995, Quincy, IL (Illinois Veterans Home); bu.: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: 1) Cecelia Bahr on 18Jul1943 in Taft, CA; and 2) Betty Brunell of Hurley, WI (date and place not stated); fa: Ray T. Walker; mo: Marie Arendell. 1st wife preceded in death 11Aug1981. A former resident of Beardstown and Jacksonville. WWII Air Force vet. Survived by his wife of Ironwood, Michigan; one step-daughter: Mrs. Earl (Winnie) Carter of Franklin; four grand and 13 g-grandchildren; three sisters: Mrs. Ernest (Hollis) Proffitt, Mona Bradshaw and Mrs. Robert (Mary Lou) Wilson, Jr., all of Jacksonville; two brothers: Ray (wife, Pat) Walker, Jr. of Phoenix, AZ, and Roy (wife, Nancy) Walker of Benton; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by one step-son: Roland M. Bahr.

WALKER, Pauline (Scott); b: 22Feb1914, Greenfield, IL; d: 21Feb1990, Greenfield, IL; bu.: Belltown Cemetery, north of Carrollton, IL; m: Leroy Walker on 17Apr1930 in Carrollton, IL; fa: Pete Scott; mo: Lou Baker. Survived by her husband; five daughters: Barbara Wagner of Rockbridge, Frances Hodgerson and Debbie Joyce, both of Greenfield, Brenda Gaffney of Palmyra and Wanda Ross of Carrollton; five sons: Carroll Walker of Rockbridge and Bill Walker, Randy Walker, Dean Walker, and Jack Walker, all of Greenfield; 29 grand, five step-grand, 20 g-grand, and four step-g-grandchildren; two sisters: Lucille Dulgar of Hidalgo and Dorothy Scott of Greenfield; and two brothers: John Scott of Wood River and Pete Scott of East Alton. Preceded by a son: Darrell Eugene; a grandson: Jay Hodgerson; two sisters; and a brother.

WALKER, Pearl F. (Pevey); b: 23May1918, Alexander, IL; d: 12Feb1995, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Murrayville, IL; m: Clifford S. Walker on 23May1936 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Alvin Prentice Pevey; mo: Stella Brummett. Survived by two sons: Jerry (wife, Connie) Walker of Jacksonville and Tom (wife, Sue) Walker of Auburn; two daughters: Linda Walker of Jacksonville and Mrs. Tom (Sandy) David of Clinton, IA; eight grand and 12 g-grandchildren. Preceded by two daughters: Darlene and Janet, who died at birth; one brother: Albert Pevey; and one sister: Flora Crawford.

WALKER, Percy J.; b: 18Aapr1901, Brown Co., IL; d: 3May1979, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center); bu.: Hersman Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, IL; m: Cordelia Pate on 13Apr1930 in Mt. Sterling, IL; fa: Cyrus A. Walker; mo: Leona Hill. A resident of Mt. Sterling. Survived by his wife; these children: Mrs. William (Rosemary) Orr of Mt. Sterling, Mrs. Lyle (Betty) Hatch of Beardstown and Robert G. of Phoenix, AZ; eight grand and three g-grandchildren.

WALKER, Richard J.; b: 20Ot1922, Jacksonville, IL; d: 3Mar1993, Elkhart, IN; bu.: Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, IN; m: Alberta B. Sledge on 24Jul1949 in Elkhart, IN; fa & mo: (not stated). Wife preceded in death 26Apr1990. A former resident of Jacksonville, IL WWII Army vet. Survived by two daughters: Candace LaDonna Walker of Elkhart and Charita Bibe of Ft. Wayne, IN; two sons: L. Sonny Bowens of Benton Harbor, Michigan and Josh Walker of Gary, IN; 11 grand and four g-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, including Fernaldo Frank Walker, Jr. and Sylvia Douglas both of Jacksonville. Preceded by two brothers: Lambert and Fernaldo Frank Walker, Sr.; and three sisters: Eloise, Stella and Darlene.

WALKER, Robert Franklin; b: 25Feb1941, Scott Co., IL; d: 28Feb1981, Kirkwood, MO (St. Joseph's Hospital); bu.: Winchester, IL; fa: Otto Walker; mo: Beulah Chaplin. A resident of Fenton, MO; formerly of Winchester, IL Survived by his parents of Winchester; two sisters: Mrs. Donald (Barbara) Runyon of Mt. Zion and Mrs. Chester (Glenna) Thomas of Winchester.

WALKER, Ruth D. (Degitz); b: 9Jun1914, Rushville, IL; d: 29Jan1990, Rushville, IL; bu.: Rushville, IL; m: Donald C. Walker on 22Jun1937 in Paris, MO; fa: Edward Degitz; mo: Amelia Vollmer. Survived by her husband and one nephew. Preceded by one bother and two sisters.

WALKER, Ruth L. (Eyles); b: 23Aug1892, Jacksonville, IL; d: 23Mar1978, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Earl R. Walker in 1911 at Jacksonville, IL; fa: William Eyles; mo: Elizabeth Coverley. Husband preceded in death in 1931. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Lee (Earlyne) Vieira of Springfield; five grand and eight g-grandchildren. Preceded by two daughters and two infant son; four sisters; and a brother.

WALKER, Sally L. (Smith); b: 30Nov1906, Scottsburg, IL; d: 19Nov1982, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu.: Good Hope, IL; m: (not stated); fa: Frank Smith; mo: Anna Grace Ford. A resident of Winchester, IL Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Charlotte Woodcock of Cyprus, CA; three granddaughters: Chris Woodcock of Rockford, Abby Woodcock of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. and Julie Woodcock of Menlo Park, CA; four sisters: Dorothy Hughes of Decatur, Peggy Hanwald of Cyprus, CA, Helen Barkus of Bensenville, and Elinor Williams of Peoria.

WALKER, Shayne Jean; b: 24Nov1971, Alton, IL; d: 13Jul1988, St. Louis, MO; bu.: Scenic Hill Cemetery, Grafton, IL; fa: Rodney Walker; mo: Sandra Flynn. A resident of Grafton, IL Survived by her parents; two brothers: Rodney, Jr. and Jay D., both at home; her maternal grandfather: George A. Flynn of Meredosia; her paternal grandparents: Donald and Coralee Calvey of Pittsfield; and her maternal great-grandmother: Mrs. Lena Ruyle of Meredosia.

WALKER, Silas; b: 25Dec1901, Kidder, MO; d: 8Sep1981, Springfield, IL; bu.: Roselawn Cemetery, Springfield, IL; m: Mabel Palmer (date and place not stated); fa: Ira Walker; mo: Lovella Bacon. A resident of Springfield. Survived by his wife; two sons: Robert of Clearwater, FL and John of Hot Springs, AR; one daughter: Mrs. Alice Kelley of Springfield; 13 grand and 13 g-grandchildren; one sister: Mrs. Isabel Liesenfelt of White Hall; two half-brothers: Darnell Walker of Springfield and Charles Walter Walker of Calif.; and one half-sister: Weltha Schmittler of Chicago. Preceded by one son.

WALKER, Tabitha Jo; b: 12Dec1983, Jacksonville, IL; d: 16Sep1985, Quincy, IL; bu.: West Side Cemetery, Versailles, IL; fa: David Lee Walker; mo: Nickie Ann (Easley) Phillips. A resident of Quincy; formerly of Versailles. Survived by her parents of Quincy; two sisters: Brandy Phillips and Jessica Phillips, both of Quincy; grandparents: Judith Easley of Quincy, Samuel Easley of Meredosia, Pat Johnson of Versailles and Leroy Walker of Meredosia; and great-grandparents: Carl and Helen Ferguson of Versailles, John and Helen Easley of Meredosia, and Viola Walker of Mt. Sterling.

WALKER, Viola L. (Mace); b: 7Feb1907, IA; d: 27Oct1987, Rushville, IL (Culbertson Hospital); bu.: Mt. Sterling, IL; m: Aubrey Walker on 21Apr1934 in Quincy, IL; fa: Clayton Mace; mo: Adie Corezette. Husband preceded in death 8Aug1980. A resident of Mt. Sterling IL. Survived by one son: Leroy of Naples; one daughter: Mrs. Lucille Price of Mt. Sterling; 15 grandchildren and several g-grandchildren. Preceded by one bother and two sisters.

WALKER, William A.; b: 7Dec1910, Jacksonville, IL; d: 24Feb1987, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Faye L. Mahoney on 4Mar1934 in Alton, IL; fa: Harry F. Walker; mo: Alma Taylor. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Harriet J. Carlile of Houston, TX; three grandchildren: Jane Angus and Thomas Carlile, both of Houston, and William Carlile of Chatham; and three g-grandchildren. Preceded by two brothers and two sisters.

WALKINGTON, Janice (Michael); b: 18Oct1962, Salem, IL; d: 30Oct1993, Salem, IL; bu.: (not stated); m: Stephen L. Walkington on 16Apr1983 in Salem, IL; fa: Charles C. Michael; mo: Phyllis Foutch. Survived by her husband; her parents; a son: Michael S. Walkington of Salem; a daughter: Deborah K. Walkington of Salem; a grandfather: Clifford Michael of Centralia; a grandmother: Desolena Foutch of Salem; a sister: Becky Michael-Zeissler of Forest Park; and in-laws: Rev. and Mrs. Vale Walkington of Griggsville.

WALKINGTON, Lola Mae (Crane); b: 10Sep1895, Grafton, IL; d: 25May1992, White Hall, IL (North American Nursing Home); bu.: Richwoods Cemetery, near Roodhouse, IL; m: Ebert Charles Walkington on 20Dec1916 in Carlinville, IL; fa: Clement Vanlandingham Crane; mo: Effie L. Coots. Husband preceded in death 1Sep1973. A resident of White Hall; formerly of Roodhouse. Survived by one foster daughter: Margie Phillips Shelton of Roodhouse; one foster son: Rev. Gerald R. Phillips of Roodhouse; 10 foster grand and nine foster g-grandchildren. Preceded by one sister: Alma Chase; and one brother: Wendell Crane.

WALKINGTON, Oral E. (Cox); b: 18Dec1899, Modesto, IL; d: 9Sep1993, Winchester, IL (Scott County Nursing Home); bu.: Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield, IL; m: Ellsworth Walkington on 23Jan1918 in Carlinville, IL; fa: Ernest Cox; mo: Mary May Hinckle. Husband preceded in death 22Sep1956. A resident of Winchester; formerly of Murrayville. Survived by three sons: Vale Walkington of Griggsville, Marvin Walkington of Jacksonville and Harold Walkington of Winchester; one daughter: Virginia Lombardo of Schenectady, N.Y.; and a number of grand, g-grand and g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by one son: Clifton Dale.

WALL, Bryce W.; b: 19Jul1901, Farmersville, IL; d: 4Oct1978, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Eunice Frey on 12Jul1924 (place not stated); fa: James Wall; mo: Mary Etta Welch. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Kenneth E. (Marietta) Vasconcellos of Jacksonville; two granddaughters: Mrs. Mike (Arminda Sue) Moeller of Jacksonville and Mrs. Randall (Vicki Kay) Eberhard of Champaign; and two g-grandsons. Preceded by a brother.

WALL, Kathryne G. (Steele); b: 20May1896, Chambersburg, IL; d: 5Nov1986, Rushville Il.; bu.: Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, IL; m: Harold F. "Tom" Wall on 11Nov1919 in Chicago, IL; fa: Elmer Steele; mo: Lydia Williams. Husband preceded in death 23May1980. A resident of Rushville; formerly of Pleasant Hill, IL Survived by one son: Maurice Wall of Rushville; a foster son: Bob Lunt of Alexandria, VA; a foster daughter: Mrs. Donna Biddle of Springfield; three grandsons: Marty Wall of Minneapolis, Minn., Eric Wall of Omaha, NE, and Todd Wall of Norfolk, VA; and one g-granddaughter. Preceded by one sister and two brothers.

WALLACE, Betty (Eisiminger); b: 30Apr1921, Kansas City, MO; bu.: 23May1994, Jacksonville (Passavant Hospital); bu.: Winchester, IL; m: Warren E. Wallace in 1942 at Monmouth, IL; fa: Charles Eisiminger; mo: Maude Miller. A resident of Winchester. Survived by her husband; seven children: Alan of Austin, TX, Robert B., Barbara and Brian Wallace, all of Belleville, Mrs. Steven (Gail) Davenport of Knoxville, Tenn., Mary of Miami, FL, and Nancy Wallace of Springfield; nine grand and four g-grandchildren; two brothers; and three sisters. Preceded by one daughter: Susan Kelley; one son: David; and one brother.

WALLACE, Beverly, Jr.; b: 16Sep1908, Rockport, IL; d: 4Jan1984, Pleasant Hill, IL; bu.: Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, IL; fa: Charles Wallace; mo: Hattie Hopson. Survived by his wife; three sons: Charles of Alton, Beverly, Jr. of Brighton, and Ray of rural Pleasant Hill; 12 grandchildren and one g-grandchild; two brothers: Enoch Wallace of Denver, CO, and Fred Wallace of Grafton; and two sisters: Mrs. Juanita Sapp of Barry and Mrs. Emma Mansfield of Missouri.

WALLACE, Carl E.; b: (date not stated), IN; d: 2Sep1988, Napa, CA; bu.: (not stated); m: Juanita Ervin in 1931 (place not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). Was 79 years of age at death. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Cheryl Campi of Suisun, CA; a son: James Wallace of Vacaville, CA; five grand and four g-grandchildren; two sisters; and three brothers.

WALLACE, Clifford W.; b: 20Dec1912, Beardstown, IL; d: 9Apr1996, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu.: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Freda M. Davidsmeier on 8Nov1934 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Earl Wallace; mo: Bessie Wynn. Wife preceded in death 27Mar1996. A resident of Ashland, IL Survived by one son: Rodney (wife, Bonnie) Wallace of Ashland; one daughter: Mrs. Dale (Linda) Wallace of Ashland; five grand and six g-grandchildren; two sisters: Mar Ellen Ford of Peoria and Betty Baldwin of Ft. Meyers, FL

WALLACE, Donna J. (Pearn); b: 2Mar1935, Ashland, IL; d: 7Jul1988, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Ashland, IL; m: (not stated); fa: Forest Pearn; mo: Dee Weaver. Survived by two sisters: Mrs. Curtis (Phyllis) Madison of Naples, and Mrs. Albert (Sara) Grounds of Tampa, FL; two brothers: Gary Pearn of Lake Alfred, FL, and Victor Pearn of Boulder, CO; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by her parents.

WALLACE, Dora D.; b: 5Jan1908, White Hall, IL; d: 28Dec1996, Jerseyville, IL (Community Hospital); bu.: Hickory Grove Cemetery, near Wrights, IL; fa: William Wallace; mo: Loretta Griffin. A resident of White Hall; formerly of Berdan. Survived by one brother: Charles of White Hall; two sisters: Tessie Buchanan of White Hall , and Beryl Smith of Carrollton; and several nieces and nephews, including great-niece: Linda Ross of Roodhouse, who was raised in her home. Preceded by one brother: Grover; and one sister: Ellen.

WALLACE, Earl W.; b: 4Oct1890, Beardstown, IL; d: 31Oct1981, Beardstown, IL; bu.: Beardstown, IL; m: Bernice Sullins on 3May1936 in Virginia, IL; fa: Nathan Wallace; mo: Sarah Fiedler. Survived by his wife; one son: Clifford of Ashland; two daughters: Betty Baldwin of Marysville, OH, and Mary Ellen Ford of East Peoria; four grand and eight g-grandchildren; and one nephew: Ben Echert of Washington, IL Preceded by one sister: Mae Echert.

WALLACE, Edith M. (Wilmot); b: 6Jan1896, Schuyler Co., IL; d: 21Sep1985, Rushville, IL (Culbertson Hospital); bu.: Forest Lawn Memory Garden, Macomb, IL; m: Frank C. Wallace on 26Dec1920 in Springfield, IL; fa: Reverdy R. Wilmot; mo: Margaret M. Hickerson. Husband preceded in death 24Dec1961. A resident of Myers Convalescent Home, Beardstown, IL; formerly of Rushville and Macomb.

WALLACE, Finis I.; b: 15Aug1893, Kentucky; d: 1Mar1977, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu.: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, IL; m: (not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). Wife preceded in death. A resident of Virginia, IL Survived by a son: Ronnie of Lakewood, CA; five daughters: Mrs. Dolly Freel of Virginia, Mrs. Mary Morgan of Waterloo, IA., Mrs. Freda Boyd of Virginia, Mrs. Barbara Miller of Canton, and Mrs. Betty Stephenson of Ashland; 13 grand and 12 g-grandchildren; and a sister: Mrs. Sally Rumble of Beardstown. Preceded by two sons.

WALLACE, Freda M. (Davidsmeier); b: 4Jul1915, Cass Co., IL; d: 27Mar1996, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu.: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Clifford Wallace on 8Nov1934 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Edward Davidsmeier; mo: Freda Koehne. A resident of Ashland, IL Survived by her husband; one son: Rodney (wife, Bonnie) Wallace of Ashland; one daughter: Mrs. Dale (Linda) Ginder of Jacksonville; five grand and six g-grandchildren; three brothers: Norman Davidsmeier of Elk Grove Village and John Davidsmeier and Jim Davidsmeier, both of Virginia; and three sisters: Mary Pond of Virginia, Joan McGill of Galesburg, and Claralee Little of Joliet. Preceded by three sisters: Berdella Kiser, Marcella DeSollar and Velma Dour.

WALLACE, George Newton "Newt"; b: 28Apr1912, Chapin, IL; d: 14Dec1984, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: White Hall, IL; m: Kathryn Kirgan on 26Aug1945 in Jacksonville Il.; fa: James W. Wallace; mo: Mildred Antrobus. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Charles (Martha) Reid of Jacksonville, and Mildred Wallace of Springfield; three sisters: Mrs. Carl (Laveta) Lappie of Madison, IN, Mrs. Harry (Catherine) Hart of Atlanta, GA , and Mrs. Maurice (Barbara) Strang of Jacksonville; and one brother: Robert B. Wallace of Jacksonville.

WALLACE, James Wilson; b: 12Dec1914, Winchester, IL; d: 25Jun1988 in Ogden, UT; bu.: Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, Ogden, UT; m: Inez H. Hunter on 28May1944 in Ogden, UT; fa: James Walter Wallace; mo: Minnie Jane Orris. WWII Marine Corp vet. Survived by his wife; three sons: Stephen J. Wallace, Kent H. Wallace and Art W. Wallace, all of Ogden, UT; three daughters: Mrs. Dwayne W. (Janet) West of Morgan, UT, Mrs. Harry (Jill) Ewing of Salt Lake City, UT, and Sharon Jane Wallace of Riverdale, UT; 9 grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. Harold (Ruby) Summers of Waverly, and Mrs. Russell (Ruth) Summers of Murrayville. Preceded by a brother: Carl.

WALLACE, Lucille E. (Strang); b: 1Mar1907, Roodhouse, IL; d: 9Oct1992, Carlinville, IL (County Care Center); bu.: Hickory Grove Cemetery, near Wrights, IL; m: Grover Wallace on 20Jul1947 in Winchester, IL; fa: Leslie H. Strang; mo: Clara B. Bell. Husband preceded in death 27Jan1987. A resident of Roodhouse. Survived by one brother: John H. Strang of Laguna Hills, CA Preceded by a brother: Harry Strang.

WALLACE, Myra Jane (Whitlock); b: (not stated); d: 1Nov1992, Rockford, OH (Hane Hill Nursing Home); bu.: (not stated); m: Malcolm Wallace (date and place not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). A former resident of Jacksonville, IL; was 90 years of age at death. Survived by her husband; a resident of Otterbein Retirement Home in St. Mary's, OH; and one sister: Elberta Cooper of Palmyra.

WALLACE, Robert B.; b: 20Jul1910, Chapin, IL; d: 11Nov1994, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu.: Chapin, IL; m: Gladys Unland 16Jul1936 in Beardstown, IL; fa: James W. Wallace; mo: Mildred Antrobus. A resident of Jacksonville, IL WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; one son: James W. (wife, Carol) of Elizabethtown, KY; one daughter: Mrs. Douglas (Meri Sue) Haas of Wheaton; five grand and four g-grandchildren; and two sisters: Leveta Lappie of Madison, IN, and Catherine Hart of Atlanta, GA Preceded by one brother: George; and one sister: Barbara Strang.

WALLACE, Ruth Margaret (Woodward); b: 1Jan1905, Winchester, IL; d: 13Feb1990, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu.: Winchester, IL; m: Harry Wallace in 1932 at Carrollton, IL; fa: Henry Woodward; mo: Mary Harris. Husband preceded in death 23Jan1964. A resident of Winchester, IL Survived by several nieces and nephews. Preceded by three brothers and three sisters: George Woodward, Albert Woodward, Frank Woodward, Hazel Pyle, Irene Templin and Jane Angelow.

WALLACE, Walter E.; b: 3Apr1902, Girard, IL; d: 24Apr1985, Springfield, IL (Doctor's Hospital); bu.: Virden, IL; m: Bertha Peebles on 5Aug1923, Girard Il.; fa: Jesse Wallace; mo: Martha Weaver. Wife preceded in death in 1991. A resident of Virden. Survived by a son: Edwin Wallace of Girard; three grand and four g-grandchildren; one g-step-grandchild; a sister: Marie DeMartelly of Virden; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by a half-brother: Harry Wallace; two sisters: Lola Warren and Bernice Price; and three half-sisters: Eva Hays, Fern Allen and Ruth Frazier.

WALLBAUM, Chad Elliott; b: 22Jul1972, Jacksonville, IL; d: 4Jul1985, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville Il.; fa: Kenneth Wallbaum; mo: Carol Williams. Survived by his parents; paternal grandparents: Raymond and Bernita Wallbaum of Jacksonville; maternal grandparents: Bernard and Helen Williams of Arcadia; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

WALLBAUM, Frances (Cobb); b: 23Nov1907, Morgan Co., IL; d: 22Feb1987, Jacksonville; bu.: Calvary Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: William P. Wallbaum on 10Sep1924 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Charles Cobb; mo: Sarah Trahey. Husband preceded in death 28Dec1982. Survived by one son: John W. Wallbaum of Murrayville; one daughter: Mrs. R. E. (Jane) Taylor of Peoria; 12 grand and 8 g-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by one son: Richard V. Wallbaum; one brother; and one sister.

WALLBAUM, Frank E.; b: 15Dec1912, Morgan Co., IL; d: 25Jun1988, Springfield, IL (Memorial Hospital); bu.: St. Augustine Cemetery, Ashland, IL; m: Anna Whelan on 28Dec1932 in Alexander, IL; fa: Henry Williams; mo: Emma Shoemaker Henn. Wife preceded in death 3Nov1971. A resident of rural Pleasant Plains, IL Survived by two sons: John E. of rural Jacksonville and James L. of Ashland; a daughter: Mrs. James (Mary Ann) Edwards of Ashland; seven grandchildren; a g-grandchild; four brothers: Edwin and Paul, both of Cincinnati, OH, Raymond of Jacksonville, and Robert of Waverly; two sisters: Mrs. Anna Flynn of Cincinnati and Mrs. Gertrude Conlee of Jacksonville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by a son: Francis, in infancy; a grandson: James Trent Wallbaum, in infancy; and a brother: Tony.

WALLBAUM, George; b: 28Feb1913, Alexander, IL; d: 14Oct1981, CA; bu.: CA; m: Lucille Trent in Jacksonville, IL (date not sated); fa: Fred Wallbaum; mo: Catherine (surname not stated). A former resident of Alexander, IL Survived by his wife; two sons; two sisters: Barbara Ridder of Alexander and Nell Buker of Louisiana. Preceded by two sons; and a brother: Charles.

WALLBAUM, Janie (McCombs); b: 24Nov1907, Ashland, IL; d: 19Nov1989, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu.: Ashland, IL; m: William Wallbaum (date and place not stated); fa: Henry McCombs; mo: Mahala Guinn. Husband preceded in death in 1965. A resident of the Walker Nursing Home, Virginia, IL; formerly of Ashland and Tallula, IL Survived by a sister: Mrs. J. William (Ada) White of Virginia; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by two brothers and five sisters.

WALLBAUM, John P.; b:23May1909, Morgan Co., IL; d: 10May1989, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu.: St. Mary's Cemetery, New Berlin, IL; fa: Peter Wallbaum; mo: Jennie Pfeifer. A resident of rural Alexander, IL Survived by a sister: Mrs. Harry (Frances) Martin of Jacksonville; a nephew: John P. Martin of Scottsdale, AZ; and a niece: Mary Joan Giddings of Phoenix, AZ. {For the last several years, the Paul Tilery family had made their home with Mr. Wallbaum.}

WALLBAUM, Joseph Frederick; b: 25Oct1912, Morgan Co., IL; d: 5Sep1990, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu.: Calvary Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Vivian Grogan on 9Feb1942, Alexander, IL; fa: William P. Wallbaum; mo: Pauline Baechle. A resident of Winchester; formerly of Jacksonville. Survived by his wife; three children: Mrs. Cliff (Reta) Hamel of Jacksonville, Mrs. Dan (Mary Rae) Welsh of Winchester, and Mark J. of San Diego, CA; six grandchildren: Bryan Hamel of Springfield, Marnie Hamel of Jacksonville, Jennifer and Mark D. Wallbaum, both of San Diego, CA, and Scott and Erin Welsh, both of Winchester; and two sisters: Marie Sowle of Springfield and Dorothy Kaiser of Alexander. Preceded by an infant daughter: Katharine; two sisters: Louise Weigand and Rose Cosgriff; and one brother: William.

WALLBAUM, Mary Lucille (Ryan); b: 16Sep1903, Kurt, KY; d: 1Apr1992, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu.: St. Mary's Cemetery, new Berlin, IL; m: Charles F. Wallbaum on 12Feb1929 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: William Percy Ryan; mo: Jennie Alice Mattingly. Husband preceded in death in July, 1964. A resident of Jacksonville; formerly of Alexander, IL Survived by three daughters: Mrs. Lloyd (Mary) Meyer of Ashland, Mrs. John (Catherine) Ryan of Waverly, and Mrs. Tom (Helen) Bergschneider of Franklin; two sons: Charles Wallbaum of Franklin and Fred Wallbaum of Waverly; 26 grand and 31 g-grandchildren; two sisters: Helen Hacke of Austin, TX, and Mrs. James (Alice) Johnson of Jacksonville; and one brother: Stewart Ryan of Springfield. Preceded by one grandson: Chuck Bergschneider; one g-grandson: Shawn Lindgren; one sister: Stella Haycraft; and two brothers: Morris and Robert Ryan.

WALLBAUM, Richard V.; b: 19Dec1924, Jacksonville, IL; d: 27Jul1983, Creve Coeur, IL; bu.: Calvary Cemetery; m: Rose Fairfield on 30Jul1949 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: William P. Wallbaum; mo: Sarah Cobb. Navy WWII vet. Survived by his wife; his mother of Jacksonville; three sons: Richard William of Honolulu, Hawaii, David Lee of Peoria, and Charles Edward of Champaign; two daughters: Mrs. Randy (Sarah) Cordle of E. Peoria and Mary Wallbaum, at home; two grandchildren; a brother: Jack Wallbaum of Murrayville; and a sister: Mrs. Rollin (Jane) Taylor of Peoria. Preceded by his father.

WALLBAUM, Vivian Louise (Grogan); b: 20Aug1915, Ashland, IL; d: 14Jan1996, Winchester, IL (Scott County Nursing Home); bu.: Calvary Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Joseph F. Wallbaum on 9Feb1942 in Alexander, IL; fa: Jesse Eugene Grogan; mo: Reta Grace Bentley. Husband preceded in death 5Sep1990. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Cliff (Reta) Hamel of Jacksonville and Mrs. Dan (Mary) Welsh of Winchester; one son: Mark J. Wallbaum of San Diego, CA; six grandchildren; three sisters: Mrs. Clifford (Dorothy) Sibert of Jacksonville, Elizabeth Coveney of Maple Grove, Minn., and Mrs. William (Ruth Annette) Gaitens of Pennsville, , NJ; and one brother: John Grogan of Rockford. Preceded by two brothers: Ralph and Robert Grogan; two sisters: Marge Darwent and Mary Morgan; and an infant daughter: Catherine.

WALLBAUM, William R.; b: 16May1896, near Pleasant Plains, IL; bu.: 9Dec1978, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center); bu.: Pleasant Plains, IL; m: Helen Harnsberger on 28Nov1917 in Pleasant Plains, IL; fa: Earnest Wallbaum; mo: Ada Crum. Wife preceded in death in 1956 A resident of rural Pleasant Plains, IL Survived by three daughters: Mrs. Virginia Gehart of Springfield and Mrs. Ruth Kapik of Lincoln and Mrs. Lucile Johnson of Ashland; a sister: Mrs. Ruth Short of Phoenix, AZ; three grandchildren; and a g-grandchild. Preceded by two brothers and a sister.

WALLBAUM, William P.; b: 25Mar1904, Morgan Co., IL; d: 28Dec1982, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Calvary Cemetery, Jacksonville, I.; m: Frances Cobb on 10Sep1924 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: William Wallbaum; mo: Pauline Daechle. Survived by his wife; two sons: Richard V. of Creve Coeur and John W. of Murrayville; a daughter: Mrs. Rollin (Jane) Taylor of Peoria; 12 grand and three g-grandchildren; three sisters: Mrs. Louise Weigand and Mrs. Dorothy Kaiser, both of Alexander, and Mrs. Marie Scott of Springfield; and numerous nieces and nephew.

WALLER, Cecile (Morrow); b: 17Jun1897, near Modesto, IL; d: 9Feb1979, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu.: Oak Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, IL; m: James W. Waller in 1941 (place not stated); fa: Oliver Morrow; mo: Rebecca Lumsden. A resident of Modesto, IL Survived by her husband; three daughters: Mrs. Norma Hoover of Virden, Mrs. Lillian Scroggins of Palmyra and Mrs. Irene Turner of Modesto; nine grand and 11 g-grandchildren.

WALLER, Chloe E. (Garner); b: 1Mar1925, Roodhouse, IL; d: 12Nov1994, Decatur, IL (Fair Haven Nursing Home); bu.: Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, IL; m: Ben Waller in 1947 at Taylorville, IL; fa: Charles H. Garner; mo: Gertrude Greenwalt. Husband preceded in death. A resident of Taylorville; formerly of Jacksonville. Survived by one brother: Charles J. Garner of Taylorville; one sister: Eleanor Krammerer of Taylorville; one niece and one great-nephew.

WALLER, Helen L. (Hoinback); b: 11Oct1906, White Hall, IL (Maple Crest Nursing Home); bu.: Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield, IL; m: Robert H. Waller on 12Feb1927 in Galesburg, IL; fa: George A. Hoinback; mo: Agnes McManus. Survived by her husband; one daughter: Mrs. Robert (Betty Lou) Tennill of Jacksonville; one son: Robert H. Waller of Green Valley; three sisters: Mrs. Peter (Bernice) Klunick, Mrs. Richard (Lois) Wylder, both of Wood River, Mrs. Velma Metcalf of Edwardsville; and seven grandchildren. Preceded by a sister.

WALLER, James W.; b: 20May1901, Greenfield, IL; d: 25May1988, Pleasant Hill Village, Girard, IL; bu.: Oak Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, IL; m: Cecile Hicks in November, 1941 (place not stated); fa: John Waller; mo: Nancy Collins. Wife preceded in death 9Feb1979. A former resident of rural Greenfield, IL Survived by three daughters: Irene Turner of Modesto, Lucille Scroggins of Palmyra, and Norma Hoover of Virden; nine grand and 18 g-grandchildren; a sister: Mildred Shade of Roodhouse; ;and a brother: Robert Waller of White Hall.

WALLER, Robert H.; b: 30Aug1904, northeast of Greenfield, IL; d: 5Jan1989, Jacksonville, IL (Convalescent Center); bu.: Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield, IL; m: Helen Lorene Hoinback on 12Feb1927 in Galesburg, IL; fa: John H. Waller; mo: Nancy Collins. Wife preceded in death in May, 1983. A former resident of White Hall, IL Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Robert (Betty Lou) Tennill of Jacksonville; a son: Robert H. of Green Valley; seven grandson; two g-grandsons; and a sister: Mildred Shade of Roodhouse. Preceded by a sister and a brother.

WALLIN, Donna Marlene (Ridgway); b: (date not stated), Girard, IL; d: 16May1994, Chandler, , NC; bu.: Ashlawn Gardens of Memory, Ashville, , NC; m: Broughton Wallin (date and place not stated); fa: Wayne Cundall Ridgway; mo: Flossie Laws. A resident of Chandler, , NC; formerly of Jacksonville; was 61 years of age at death. Survived by her husband; a daughter: Wanda Elaine Wallin, at home; two sons: Wayne Elroy Wallin of Seattle, Washington and Warren Dell Wallin of Phoenix, AZ; and a brother: Wayne C. Ridgway of Addison.

WALLING, Verna E. (Dunn); b: 21Mar1893, Beardstown, IL; d: 3Aug1985, Carrollton, IL; bu.: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, IL; m: Thomas J. Walling on 23May1925 in Rushville, IL; fa: Luke Dunn; mo: Mary Berry. Husband preceded in death on 4Aug1974. Survived by one daughter: Mrs. Hugh (Mary Lou) Cross of Carrollton; one stepdaughter: Mrs. John (Maxine) Gray of Alton; two grand and two step-grandchildren.

WALLING, Vivian (Sturgeon); b: (not stated); d: 25May1987, St. Petersburg, FL (M.F.L. Towers); bu.: Belle Air Bluff, FL; m: 1) (not stated); and 2) (not stated); fa: Ed Sturgeon; mo: (not stated). Survived by one son: Sherwin Smith of St. Petersburg, FL; four grand and 12 g-grandchildren, all living in FL.

WALLIS, Earl Milton; b: 16Apr1910, Roodhouse, IL; d: 5Jul1983, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Fernwood Cemetery, Roodhouse, IL; m: Maudine Killebrew on 22Oct1943 (place not stated); fa: Edward Wallis; mo: Irene (surname not stated). Wife preceded in death 20Aug1977. A resident of Jacksonville. WWII Army vet. Survived by two sons: Steven Wallis of Bethesda, MD; and James Wallis of Greensboro, , NC; one daughter: Cynthia Shepherd of Bloomington; and one sister: Irene Garrison of Los Angeles, CA.

WALLIS, Emery; b: 21Aug1897, Audrain Co., MO; d: 26Jul1984, Jerseyville, Il; bu.: Kemper Cemetery; m: Cleo Virgie Ruyle on 20May1939 in St. Charles, MO; fa: Clinton Wallis; mo: Caroline Goacher. A resident of Jerseyville. Survived by his wife; a step-so: Milton Ruyle of Jerseyville; a grandchild; and an aunt: Nellie Stanton of Jacksonville Preceded by three brothers and three sisters.

WALLIS, Frank; b: 17Nov1888, Missouri; d: 21Dec1976, White Hall, IL (Hospital); bu.: Richwoods Cemetery, Roodhouse, IL; m: (not stated); fa: Clinton Wallis; mo: Carolyn (surname not stated). A resident of Roodhouse, IL Survived by two children: Lloyd of rural Winchester and Marie Sole of Jacksonville; five grand and five g-grandchildren; a sister: Mrs. Finney Cooley of Roodhouse; and a brother: Emory Wallis of Jerseyville. Preceded by two sons and a daughter; two brothers and two sisters.

WALLIS, Harvey C.; b: 24Nov1918, Hillview, IL; d: 30Mar1989, Gainsville, FL (Alachua Hospital); bu.: Richwoods Cemetery, near Roodhouse, IL; m: Louis Ruger on 31Dec1974 in Alton, IL; fa: Beecher Wallis; mo: Elsie Bilger. A resident of Gainsville; formerly of Godfrey, IL Survived by his wife; two children: Edith Baker of Bethalto and David Wallis of Auburn; four step-children: Ronald Clevenger of Silvis, Gilbert Clevenger of East Moline, Marlin Clevenger of Alton and Janice Lewis of Dennison, IA; 17 grand and 13 g-grandchildren; and three brothers: Russell of Roodhouse, Gilbert of Manchester, and Clayborn of Plainview. Preceded by a brother: Raymond.

WALLIS, Howard E.; b: (date not stated), Morgan Co., IL; d: 20Feb1976, Columbia, MO (Hospital); bu.: (not stated); m: Mildred Robinson of Jacksonville (date and place not stated); fa: Harvel Wallis; mo: Nina Ellis. A former resident of Jacksonville; was living in Louisiana, MO and was 74 years of age at death. Survived by his wife of Jacksonville; a daughter: Phyllis, living in FL; and a sister: Mrs. Harold (Eunice) Craig of Jacksonville.

WALLIS, Laura (Crab); b: 19Jul1935, Bunker Hill, IL; d: 14May1995, Piasa, IL; bu.: Richwoods Cemetery, east of Roodhouse, IL; m: Donald D. Wallis on 29Sep1959 in Roodhouse, IL; fa: (not stated); mo: Maude Mae Crab. Survived by her husband; one daughter: Janie Mae Greco of Guam; one son: Charles Leroy (wife, Paula) Wallis, Jr.; one brother: Bob Burns of Hartford; and four sisters: Onita Fowler of Hartford, Beatrice Bussy of South Roxana, Rita Nole of Hartford and Glenna Coppinger of Alton.

WALLIS, Leona Lucille (Jones); b: 24Jan1909, Winchester, IL; d: 5Dec1994, Pittsfield, IL (Illini Hospital); bu.: Winchester, IL; m: Lloyd F. Wallis on 13Apr1940 in Bowling Green, MO; fa: James Anthony Jones; mo: Louisa Sellers. Husband preceded in death 9Aug1989. A resident of Winchester, IL Survived by two sons: Roland L. Wallis of Winchester and Lyndell D. Wallis of San Diego, CA; a sister: Mrs. John (Edna) Haney of Winchester; and a granddaughter. Preceded by two sisters: Maribelle Grady and Ruth Baird; and two brothers: Jackson and Elmer Earl Jones.

WALLIS, Lloyd Franklin; b: 13Jul1916, Scott Co., IL; d: 9Aug1989, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu.: Winchester, IL; m: Leona Jones on 13Apr1940 in Bowling Green, MO; fa: Frank Wallis; mo: Stella Preston. A resident of rural Winchester, IL WWII Navy vet. Survived by his wife; two sons: Roland L. Wallis of rural Winchester and Lyndell Wallis of San Diego, CA; one granddaughter: Jennifer Jo Wallis of Denver, CO; and two sisters: Gladys Marie Sole of Jacksonville and Eleanor LaNeir of Niland, CA. Preceded by one sister: Sylvia Correll; and one brother: Clifton Wallis.

WALLIS, Maudine (Killebrew); b: 14Apr1912, ear Hillview, I.; d: 20Aug1977, Jacksonville, IL; m: Earl Wallis on 22Oct1943 (place not stated); fa: Spencer Killebrew; mo: Nellie Charlton. Survived by her husband; two sons: Steven of Washington, D.C. and James, at home; a daughter: Cynthia of Bloomington; and two sisters: Ednerle Shelford of Washington, D.C. and Erma Jenkins of Aviston. Preceded by three brothers and two sisters.

WALLIS, Rose S. (Weder) Elliott; b: 27Jun1888, Scott Co., IL; d: 17Aug1981, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: 1) Earl Elliott in 1907; and 2: Harvel Wallis on 3Aug1935 (places not stated). Fa: Albert W. Weder, Sr.; mo: Julia Oswald. 2nd husband preceded in death 21Nov1969. Survived by the following children: Bert Elliott, Mary Landreth, June Conover and Elsie Elliott, all of Jacksonville; five grand and 10 g-grandchildren; two sisters: Minnie Weder of Chicago and Loretta Murphy of San Francisco, CA Preceded by two brothers and five sisters.

WALLIS, Verna (Faulkner); b: 22May1902, Greene Co., IL; d: 25Dec1976, Greenfield, IL; M; (not stated); fa: James T. Faulkner; mo: Louisa Smith. Survived by a son: James of Mechanicsburg; two grandchildren; two brothers: Wilbert Faulkner of White Hall and Floyd Faulkner of Mechanicsburg.

WALLMAN, Elizabeth (Beasley); b: 15Nov1907, Jackson, Michigan; d: 20Oct1996, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu.: Fernwood Cemetery, Roodhouse, IL; m: Russell Wallman on 14Feb1942 in CA; fa: Gordon Easley; mo: Dorothy Yates. Husband preceded in death 24Nov1983. A resident of White Hall. Survived by one daughter: Virginia Pigney of Jacksonville, FL; three grand and three g-grandchildren. Preceded by two sisters: Marie Mitchell and Emma Gordon Lewis.

WALLMAN, Floyd R.; b: 2Nov1905, Bloomington, IL; d: 14Nov1983, White Hall, IL; bu.: (not stated); m: Elizabeth "Betty" Beasley on 14Feb1942 in CA; fa: Herman Wallman; mo: Minnie Duncan. Survived by h is wife; one daughter: Mrs. Les (Virginia) Pigney of Jacksonville, FL; and three grandsons. Preceded by one sister and two brothers.

WALLNER, Berniece L. (Werries); b: (date not stated)Illinois; d: 24Feb1987, Springfield, IL; bu.: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL; m: Martin D. Wallner on 24Dec1938 (place not stated); fa: John M. Werries; mo: Christina M. Wessler. Husband preceded in death 21Apr1968. A resident of Springfield, IL; was 72years of age at death. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. John (Christine L.) Neumann of Pekin; a grandson: Martin Neuman of Pekin; two bothers: Leland Werrie and Louis Werries, both of Chapin; and a sister: Mrs. Paul (Beulah) Nergenah of Chapin. Preceded by a brother: Erich.

WALLS, Alana Ray; b: 26Mar1950, Beardstown, IL; d: 9Mar1985 (place not stated); bu.: Beardstown, IL; m: (not stated); fa: Ray O. Walls; mo: Ollie Phelps. A resident of rural Beardstown. Survived by his mother; a son: Mark Alan Walls of Beardstown; a sister: Mrs. Terry (Sally) Bridgman of Phoenix, AZ; a niece: Terry Lynn Bridgman of Phoenix, AZ; and numerous aunts and uncles. Preceded by his father who died 5Jul1983.

WALLS, Edna Ethel (Farmer); b: 14Sep1891, Patterson, IL; d: 12Mar1978, Randallstown Maryland; bu.: Pine Tree Cemetery, Patterson, IL; m: John A. Walls (date and place not stated); fa: William H. Farmer; mo: Millie Fry. Husband preceded in death 4Jul1954. A former resident of Patterson, IL Survived by a son: Delbert of Maryland; four grandchildren; four sisters: Anna Jouett of White Hall, Maude Seaton of Hillsboro, Grace Tutlewski of Kenosha, WI, and Claudia Cypf of East Alton.

WALLS, Elizabeth R. (Reagel); b: 19Oct1893, Waverly, IL; d: 7Dec1984, Bloomington, IL (Mennonite Hospital); bu.: East Cemetery, Waverly, IL; m: Curtis L. Walls (date and place not stated); fa: Austin Reagel; mo: Anna Virgin. Husband preceded in death. A resident of Waverly, IL Survived by one daughter: Jean E. Walls of Bloomington; one brother: E. A. Reagel of Prescott, AZ; and sever nieces and nephews.

WALLS, Howard A.; b: 20Mar1904, Batchtown, Calhoun Co., IL; d: 6Aug1992, Jacksonville, IL (Barton Warren Stone Nursing Home); bu.: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Mildred Varble on 3Apr1925 in Jerseyville, IL; fa: Otis Walls; mo: Ethel Likes. Survived by his wife; four sons: the Rev. H. Leland of Atlanta, GA , Herbert L. of Jacksonville, Maurice D. of Dallas, TX, and Ronald R. of Jacksonville; eight grand and three g-grandchildren; five sisters: Mildred March of Alton, Edith Gerber of Chicago, Faye Wicke of Globe, AZ, Doris Jamison of Phoenix, AZ, and Edna Redenbargr of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews.

WALLS, Jean E.; b: 15Nov1921, Waverly, IL; d: 1Jul1995, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu.: East Cemetery, Waverly, IL; fa: Curtis Lee Walls; mo: Mary Elizabeth Angel. A resident of Waverly, IL {Member: Waverly Genealogical and Historical Society; and also the D.A.R.]

Walls, Lulu A. (Murphy); b: 12Feb1881, Chapin, IL; d: 12Feb1978, Jacksonville, IL (Meline Nursing Home); bu.: Calvary Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: James J. Walls in 1899 in Decatur, IL; fa: Patrick Murphy; mo: Margaret Graubner. Husband preceded in death in November, 1968. Survived by a son: George of Desert Hot Springs, CA; three daughters: Dorothy Dowling of Jacksonville, Frances Norman of Akron, OH, and Emma Lee Tatum of Jackson, Miss.; eight grand and 13 g-grandchildren. Preceded by a daughter: Blanche Curren; and a g-granddaughter: Nannette Nelch.

WALLS, Mary (maiden name not stated); b: (not stated); d: 18Apr1990, Desert Hot Springs, CA; bu.: (not stated); m: George Walls (date and place not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). A former resident of Jacksonville, IL Survived by her husband; two sons: Jimmy and Michael; one granddaughter; two step-grandsons; one g-grandson; and one sister.

WALLS, Mary M. (Turner); b: 1May1898, Atlas, IL; d: 30Sep1984, White Hall, IL (Hospital)); bu.: Pine Tree Cemetery, Patterson, IL; m: Edward Walls (date and place not stated); fa: John Turner; mo: Georgia Golden. Husband preceded in death 9Oct1968. A resident of rural Roodhouse, IL Survived by one son: Archie Walls of Walkerville; one granddaughter; and two g-grandchildren. Preceded by one daughter, two sisters and a brother.

WALLS, Mildred L. (Varble); b: 6Dec1904, Carrollton, IL; d: 4Dec1994, Jacksonville, IL (Barton Stone Nursing Home); bu.: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Howard Walls on 3Apr1925 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: George Varble; mo: Mary Davidson. Husband preceded in death 6Aug1992. A resident of Jacksonville since 1948. Survived by four sons: the Rev. H. Leland Walls of Atlanta, GA , Herbert L. Walls of Jacksonville, Maurice D. Walls of Dallas, TX, and Ronald R. Walls of Jacksonville; eight grand and five g-grandchildren. Preceded by a brother: Verice Varble; and a sister: Goldie Vorman.

WALLS, Oma Esther (Clark); b: 9Apr1912, Donansburg, KY; d: 8Jul1992, Jacksonville, IL; East Cemetery, Waverly, IL; m: (not stated); fa: Henry Clark; mo: Dora Ella Kessler. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Preceded by three brothers: Spencer, James and Frank; and four sisters: Mary, Ruth, Velma and Amy.

WALLS, Ora A.; b: (not stated); d: 31Jul1977, Paris, IL; bu.: Indianola Cemetery, Vermillion Co., IL; m: (1) (not stated); and 2) Ethel (surname and date/place not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). A resident of Paris, IL; was 85 years of age at death. Survived by his wife; three children: Earl Walls of Brocton, Mrs. Kanatzar and Mrs. Betty Bloss of Homewood; and two step-children: Neal Terrell of New Orleans, La., and Mrs. Willetta Brains of New Buffalo, Michigan; and a number of grand and g-grandchildren. Preceded by his first wife and two sisters.

WALLS, Ollie (Phelps); b: 5Feb1914, Beardstown, IL; d: 29Jan1995, Beardstown, IL; bu.: Beardstown, IL; m: Ray Walls on 1Oct1933 in Beardstown, IL; fa: Earl Phelps; mo: Emma Thornsberry. Husband preceded in death 5Jul1983. Survived by one daughter: Mrs. Terry (Sally) Bridgman of Springfield; one granddaughter; ne grandson; four g-grandchildren; four brothers: John and Robert Phelps of Beardstown, Jessie Phelps of Havana and Charles Phelps of Merrill, WI; and one sister: Lila Plowright of Beardstown. Preceded by one son: Alan Walls; one sister; and three brothers.

WALLS, Ralph W.; b: 5Apr1893, Dean, IA; d: 21Oct1984 (place not stated); bu.: Sheffield, IA; m: (not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). Survived by three daughters: Mrs. E. G. Piggott of Jacksonville, Mrs. A. L. (Betty Lou) Martin of Chula Vista, CA, and Mrs. C. L. (Virginia) Powers of San Diego, CA; one brother: Charles G. Walls of Moberly, MO.; 11 grand and 10 g-grandchildren. Preceded by his wife; one on; three brothers; and three sisters.

WALLS, Ray; b: 6Nov1911, Batchtown, IL; d: 5Jul1983, Beardstown, IL; bu.: Beardstown, IL; m: Ollie Phillips on 1Oct1933 (place not stated); fa: Otis Walls; mo: Ethel Likes. Survived by his wife; one son: Allan Walls of Jacksonville; one daughter: Mrs. Terry (Sally) Bridgman of Beardstown; two grandchildren; five sisters: Mrs. Mildred March of Alton, Mrs. Edith Gerber of Chicago, Mrs. Faye Wicke of Safford, AZ, Mrs. Edna Redenbarger of Petersburg, and Mrs. Doris Jemerson of CA; and a brother: Howard Walls of Jacksonville.

WALLS, William Matthew; b:20Jul1984, Springfield, IL; d: 20Jul1984, Springfield, IL; bu.: Oak Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, IL; fa: Randy Walls; mo: Susan Wiser. Survived by his parents; grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Wiser of Waverly, Mrs. Donna Walls of Waverly and George Wall of Decatur; and g-grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. W. O. Melton of Waverly.

WAMSLEY, Mary B. (Dunham); b: 3Oct1899, Maysville, IL; d: 3Sep1983, Quincy, IL; bu.: Woodland Cemetery, Fishhook, IL; m: Virgil R. Walmsley on 5Jan1919 in Baylis, IL; fa: Elmer Dunham; mo: Rebecca Wheeler. Husband preceded in death 16May1979. A resident of Quincy, IL Survived by a son: Vinton L. WAlmsley of Quincy; a grandchild; a great-grandchild; and a sister: Ms. Florence Williamson of Griggsville. Preceded by three brothers.

WALMSLEY, Virgil R. "Bunny"; b: 11Dec1899, near Fishhook, IL; d: 16May1979, Pittsfield, IL; bu.: Woodland Cemetery, Fishhook, IL, m: Mary B. Dunham on 5Jan1919 in Baylis, IL; fa: Richard T. Walmsley; mo: Matilda Engelmann. A resident of Pittsfield, IL Survived by his wife; a son: Vinton L. of Quincy; and a grandmother: Mrs. Darlous Hull of Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

WALPOLE, James L.; b: 13Apr1913, Perry, IL; d: 2Jan1976, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Marie Lovel on 16Jun1934 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Clyde Walpole; mo: Leona Thiele. WWII Navy vet. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Marlene Gillis of Jacksonville and Mrs. Charles (Marcelle) Masters of Roodhouse; seven grandchildren; one g-grandchild; two sisters: Mrs. Orval (Evelyn) Blake and Mrs. Richard (Dorothy) Harney, both of Jacksonville; and a brother: Dean Walpole of rural Jacksonville. Preceded by three brothers and a sister.

WALSH, Alma C. (Flynn); b: 15Mar1894, Morgan Co., IL; d: 15Sep1982, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: St. Bartholomew Cemetery, Murrayville, IL; m: Maurice Walsh on 14Apr1920, Murrayville, IL; fa: John Flynn; mo: Elizabeth Duffner. Husband preceded in death. Survived by four daughters: Mrs. Rosemary Day of St. Louis, Mrs. Robert (Pauline) Newport and Mrs. Floyd (Mickey) Beadles, both of Jacksonville, and Mrs. Robert (Janet) Staples of Winchester; 16 grand and 15 g-grandchildren; five sisters: Mrs. Eugene (Gussie) Murphy, Mrs. Jerome (Louise) Langdon and Mrs. Joseph (Edith) Lawless, all of Jacksonville, and Sister Edmund O. P. and Sister Maureen O. P., both of Springfield; and a brother: Edward J. Flynn of Jacksonville. Preceded by two daughters, two sisters, and a brother.

WALSH, Arlie Arlene (McWhorter); b:27Oct1909, Casey Co., KY; d: 28Oct1991, Bloomington, IL; bu.: Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, IL; m: John J. Walsh on 14Aug1943 in Decatur, IL; fa: John M. McWhorter; mo: Anna Moran. Husband preceded in death 19Dec1984. Survived by a son: Wayne C. Becker of Walnut Creek, CA; one daughter: Joann Thomas of Pana; two sisters: Nellie Chambers of Yelm, Wash., and Dorothy Wallizer of Cumberland, MD; one brother: Luther McWhorter of Odenville, Ala.; six grandchildren, including Janace Lindsey of Jacksonville; 14 g-grandchildren; and on g-g-grandchild. Preceded by a daughter: Dorothy Williams, who lived in Jacksonville; and four brothers.

WALSH, Chester A.; b: 27Apr1902, New Berlin, IL; d: 18Jun1993, St. Joseph, MO; bu.: St. Mary's Cemetery, New Berlin, IL; m: Marie Pope in 1935 (place not stated); fa: Harry Walsh; mo: Josephine Bergschneider. Wife preceded in death in July, 1968. A former resident of Jacksonville. Survived by one son: Ralph M. (wife, Marie) Walsh of St. Joseph, MO; five grand and six g-grandchildren; two brothers: Harold Walsh of Murrayville and Clarence Walsh of Alexander; and two sisters: Louise Coop and Anna Mae Lonergan, both of Jacksonville. Preceded by two brothers: Leo and Ralph; and three sisters: Margaret Hermes, Gertrude Walsh and Lucille Walsh.

WALSH, Harold J.; b: 7Oct1908, Sangamon Co., IL; d: 8Jun1995, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu.: Murrayville, IL; m: Pearl Angelo (date and place not stated); fa: Harry Walsh; mo: Josephine Bergschneider. Wife preceded in death. A resident of rural Murrayville, IL Survived by two sisters: Louise Coop and Anna Mae Lonergan, both f Jacksonville; one brother: Clarence Walsh of Alexander; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by three brothers: Chester, Ralph and Leo Walsh; and four sisters: Margaret Hermes, Alice Hermes, Lucille Walsh and Gertrude Walsh.

Walsh, Mabel Grace (Trees); b: 16Sep1882, Warrington, IN; b: 16Jan1984, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Crown Hill Cemetery, INpolis, IN; m: Thomas F. Walsh (date and place not stated); fa: John Harvey Trees; mo: Addie Marie Rawlings. Husband preceded in death. A resident of Jacksonville, IL Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Walter B. Hendrickson of Jacksonville, with whom she resided; and one grandson: Walter B. Hendrickson, Jr. of Jacksonville. Preceded by six sisters.

WALSH, Pearl (Angelo); b: 29Aug1905, Morgan Co., IL; d: 18Jan1988, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu.: Murrayville, IL; m: Harold J. Walsh on 12Aug1943 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Oliver C. Angelo; mo: Anna Mae Worrall. A resident of Murrayville, IL Survived by her husband. Preceded by a sister: Alice Angelo.

WALSH, Resa; b: 24Sep1893, Alexander, IL; d: 2May1981, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Calvary Cemetery, Jacksonville, I.; fa: Thomas Walsh; mo: Teresa Duffner. The last surviving member of her immediate family, she is survived by eight nieces and seven nephews. Preceded by five brothers: Clarence, Reginald, Bernard, Clement and Robert; and a sister: Kathleen Coonen.

WALSH, Sybil I. (Cole); b: 6Nov1903 (place not stated); d: 12May1983, Quincy, IL (St. Mary's Hospital); bu: West Side Cemetery, Versailles, IL; m: (not stated); fa: Benjamin Cole; mo: Ada Covey. A former resident of Versailles, IL; more recently of the Modern Manor Nursing Home in Mt. Sterling, IL Survived by three children: Mrs. John (Priscilla) Morath of Chambersburg, Robert and Tom Walsh of Versailles; a sister: Gladys Morrel of Littleton; eight grand and two g-grandchildren.

WALSER, Mildred (Jensen); b: 22Oct1897, Chicago, IL; d: 29Dec1993 (place not stated); bu: (not stated); m: Delford Roy Walser on 28Jun1928 (place not stated); fa: Lars Peter Jensen; mo: Bertha Nielsen. Husband preceded in death 27Jan1988. A resident of Jacksonville, IL Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Jack (Annette) Kilver of Jacksonville and Mrs. Margot Lori of Kenosha, WI; seven grand ad six g-grandchildren.

WALSTON, Amanda M.; b: 24Oct1977, Pittsfield, IL; d: 7Jul1982, rural Nebo, IL; bu: Green Pond Cemetery, near Pearl, IL; fa: Murl Walston; mo: Doneda Reeder. Survived by her parents; two sisters: Angela and Annette, both at home; her grandparents: Nadine Walston of rural Nebo, Mr. & Mrs. Lyndell Labby of Milton, Mr. & Mrs. Don Reeder of Milford, IN; her g-grandparents: Virgil Walston of Pittsfield, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Smith of Pearl, and Mr. & Mrs. Herschel Reeder of rural Pittsfield; and a g-g-grandmother: Mrs. Anna Reese of Milton.

WALSTON, Harold Ray "Shug"; b: 28Sep1928, south of Time, IL; d: 15Jul1979, Quincy, IL (St. Mary's Hospital); bu: Smith Cemetery, near Milton, IL; m: Adine Manker on 11Apr1948 in Pittsfield, IL; fa: Virgil Walston; mo: Sadie Cunningham. A resident of rural Nebo, IL Survived by his wife; four sons: Lloyd, Murl and Roger, all of Nebo, and Donald of Pittsfield; three daughters: Mary Frances Walston of Quincy, Mrs. Della Green of Bowling Green, MO, and Nancy Walston, at home; a brother: James R. of East Peoria; a sister: Mrs. Clarence (Ann) Richards of Pittsfield; and seven grandchildren.

WALSTON, Marjorie (Smith); b: 3Jan1931, Bee Creek, IL; d: 27Apr1996, Rosewood Hts., IL; bu: Green Pond Cemetery, Pearl, IL; m: Donald D. Walston on 6Sep1948 in Pittsfield, IL; fa: Elza Smith; mo: Hazel Smart. Survived by her husband; one son: Rick (wife, Dorothy) Walston of Barberton, OH; and three grandchildren. Preceded by one sister: Shirley Thomas.

WALSTON, Perry L.; b: 21Jul1894, near Nebo, IL; d: 22Oct1983, Pittsfield, IL (Illini Hospital); bu: Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, IL; fa: James Walston; mo: Hattie Stark. Survived by a brother: Virgil of Pittsfield; and numerous nieces and nephews.

WALSTON, Sarah (Cunningham); b: 3Feb1906, Hardin, IL; d: 28Dec1977, Barry, IL (Community Care Center); bu: Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, IL; fa: Robert Cunningham; mo; Margaret Hunter. Survived by her husband; two sons: Harold of Pittsfield and James R. of East Peoria; a daughter: Mrs. Clarence (Ann) Richards of Pittsfield; two sisters: Mrs. Beulah Hack and Mrs. Helen Wright, both of Pittsfield; 11 grand and six g-grandchildren. Preceded by two grandchildren and a sister.

WALSTON, Virgil S.; b: 28Feb1900 (place not stated); d: 26Feb1995, Quincy, IL (Illinois Veterans Home); bu: Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, IL; m: Sarah Rebecca Cunningham on 12Oct1924 in Pittsfield, IL; fa: James P. Walston; mo: Hattie E. Stark. Wife preceded in death 28Dec1977. A former resident of Pittsfield. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Clarence (Ann) Richard of Pittsfield; a son: J. R. Walston of Peoria; 11 grand and 17 g-grandchildren; and one g-g-grandchild. Preceded by a son: Harold R. Waltston; twin grandchildren; one g-grandchild; and two brothers.

WALTER, Earnest William; b: (date not stated); Pleasant Plains, IL; d: 13Apr1979, Lehigh Acres, FL; bu: Lee Memorial Park Cemetery, Lehigh, FL; m: Margaret (surname and date/place not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). A former resident of View, IA and Pleasant Plains, IL; was 71 years of age at death. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Mary Reeve of Quincy and Katherine Gresko of Niceville, FL; three brothers: Fred Walter of Tulsa, Okla, John Walter of Galesburg, and Frank Walter of Peoria; two sisters: Louise Schmidt and Frances Gravrock, both of Springfield; and two grandchildren.

WALTER, Eloise C. (Lonergan); b: 19Apr1923, Murrayville, IL; d: 8Aug1988, Springfield, IL; bu: St. Bartholomew Cemetery, Murrayville, IL; m: Frederick Walter in 1943 (place not stated); fa: William F. Lonergan; mo: Nora Smith. Husband preceded in death in 1975. A resident of Springfield. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Belinda Lampien of Vernon Hills; a son: David of Gosse Pointe, Michigan; a grandson; three granddaughters; her step-mother: Mrs. Margaret Lonergan of Jacksonville; sisters: Mrs. Leona Bailis of Pittsfield and Mrs. Barbara Edstrom of Dillon, Colo.; a brother: Harold R. "Bob" Lonergan of Virginia Beach, Virginia; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by h er parents and two nephews.

WALTER, Florence (Green); b: 6Jul1895, Carrollton, IL; d: 1Apr1976, Mt. Morris, IL; bu: Carrollton, IL; m: Arthur C. Walter in 1917 (place not stated); fa: Warwick Green; mo: Christine Lovett. Husband preceded in death in 1960. A resident of Mt. Morris, IL the last 13 years. Survived by one daughter: Mrs. Charles (Jeanette) Roodhouse of Freeport; three grandchildren; one g-granddaughter; and one brother: Thomas Green of Springfield.

WALTER, John L.; b: 24May1910, New Berlin, IL; d: 5Jun1994, Quincy, IL (Illinois Veterans Home); bu: Woodwreath Cemetery, Island Grove, IL; m: Tessie Carriger on 4Nov1932 in Winchester, IL; fa: Warren W. Walter; mo: August F. Winkler. A resident of New Berlin, IL Veteran. Survived by his wife of New Berlin; one step-son: Elmer Carriger of Springfield; two step-grandsons; two brothers: Wallace of Lakeland, FL, and Elmer Walter of New Berlin; two sisters: Mrs. Robert (Ann) Reichart of Sherman and Mrs. Kenneth (Ethel) Campbell of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by one brother: Melvin.

WALTER, Margaret M. (Elliott); b: 7Feb1916, Berlin, IL; d: 11Mar1989, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center); bu: Woodwreath Cemetery, Island Grove, IL; m: Elmer Walter on 16Sep1933 in Springfield, IL; fa: John F. Elliott, Sr.; mo: Sarah E. Bell. A resident of New Berlin, IL Survived by her husband; two sons: Elliott of New Berlin and James of O'Fallon, Mo.; two daughters: Dorothy Daniels of Springfield and Betty Bloedel of Springfield; three grandchildren: Steven Walter, Teri Bloedel and Eric Walter; two g-grandchildren: Jarrod and Jacob Walter; a sister: Elouise Elliott of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by a granddaughter; two brothers: John F. and Prewitt S. Elliott; and a sister: Jane Burger.

WALTER, Marion Grace (Holkenbrink); b: 11Jun1901, Jacksonville, IL; d: 4Nov1991, Menomonee Falls, WI; bu: Wisconsin; m: John C. Walter on 8Aug1928 (place not stated); fa: Benjamin Holkenbrink; mo: Rosetta Summers. Husband preceded in death in 1989. A former resident of Jacksonville, IL Survived by five children; a number of grandchildren and g-grandchildren; a sister: Mrs. S. A. (Calvina) Mollica of Milwaukee, WI; a brother: Byron Holkenbrink of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Russell (Carol) Walton of Jacksonville.

WALTER, Patricia; b: 16Mar1935, Waldron, IN; d: 7Oct1979, Springfield, IL (Haven Nursing Home); bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; fa: John Walter; mo: Lois Bales. A former resident of Exeter, IL Survived by a brother: Jerry of Rochester; a sister: Jill Kniffen of Crooksville, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.

WALTER, Wayne Carl; b: 23Jul1939, Virginia, IL; d: 8Jun1988, Moline, IL (Public Hospital); bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Carole Reiterman in 1966 (place not stated); fa: Carl H. Walter; mo: Gertrude Decker. A resident of Memphis, Tenn. Army vet. Survived by his wife; seven daughters: Dana, Amy, Lisa, Gina, Joan, Sara and Erin, all of Memphis, Tenn.; a son: Brian of Memphis; and a brother: David of Jacksonville. Preceded by his parents; and one brother: Gail.

WALTERS, Charles "Bud"; b: 21Nov1902, Woodville, IL; d: 17Nov1993, White Hall, IL; bu: Borlin Cemetery, Carrollton, IL; m: Jennie Scoggins on 28May1924 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Charles Walters; mo: Mary Price. Wife preceded in death 26Apr1978. A resident of White Hall; formerly of rural Eldred. Survived by two daughters: Ilean Hunt of Alton and Martha Bland of Carrollton; four sons: William of Colorado, Ira of Eldred, Carl of Carrollton, and Charles "Sonny" of Kane; 22 grand and 29 g-grandchildren; and one g-g-grandchild. Preceded by one daughter: Betty Trump; one son: Robert; two infant sons; two grandsons; one infant grandson; one brother: Frank; and four sisters: Clara Cummings, Eunice Langer, Lillie Richey, and Ethel Sullivan.

WALTERS, Clemons "Pat"; b: 29Oct1906, Missouri; d: 19Sep1985, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, IL; m: Rosalie Joseph in 1934 in Missouri; fa: John A. Walters; mo: Mary Carpenter. Survived by his wife; four daughters: Ina Mae Walters and Carolyn Walters and Mrs. Charles (Delores) Miller, all of Virginia, and Mrs. Arthur (Mary Helen) Cox of Chillicothe; two sons: Kenneth R. of Ashland and Robert D. of Athens; a sister: Emma Collins of Bath; ten grandchildren; and three step-children. Preceded by two brothers and one sister.

WALTERS, Ean Alan; b: 13Dec1996, Springfield, IL; d: 13Dec1996, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu: (not stated); fa: Tom Walters; mo: Kelly Garber. Survived by his parents of Eldred; a sister: Kinze Diane; paternal grandparents: Carl and Judy Walters of Carrollton; maternal grandparents: Paul and Jean Ann Garber of Carrollton; paternal great-grandparents: J. B. and Helen Schnelten of Carrollton; and maternal great-grandmother: Doris Garber of Wolcott, IN.

WALTERS, Earl L.; b: 18Mar1912, Beardstown, IL; d: 12Nov1985, Jacksonville, IL; bu: North Cemetery, Arenzville, IL; m: Grace Hall on 30Nov1933 (place not stated); fa: Vern Walters; mo: Nora Dyer. Survived by his wife; three daughters: Janet Walters Smith of Arenzville, Donna Walters Patton of Worth and Arlene Walters Smith of Hammond, Ind.; one son: Jerome of Hillview; a sister: Clara Talade of Waukesha, WI; one brother: Robert of Warrenville; 11 grand and four g-grandchildren. Preceded by a son: Donald; one sister; and five brothers.

WALTERS, Earl R.; b: 23Jun1905, Jacksonville, IL; d: 6Jun1983, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Calvary Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Lucille Conboy Cokely on 30Nov1939 in Jacksonville, IL; fa; Joseph A. Walters; ;mo: Anna Alberding. Wife preceded in death in 1979. Survived by a niece: Mrs. Harry (Mary Lou) Pate of Romulus, Mich. Preceded by one brother: Frank; and a sister: Mary. {Was attended by Mrs. Geraldine Ryan as a nurse and housekeeper}

WALTERS, Etta Jane (Martin) Hameloth; b: 10Oct1926, Macomb, IL; d: 12Jul1986, Macomb, IL (McDonough District Hospital); bu: Camp Creek Cemetery, McDonough Co., IL; m: 1) Gordon Hameloth (date and place not stated); and 2) Howard A. Walters on 17Sep1976 in Harrisburg, Pa.; fa: Claude Martin; mo: Leah Unger. A resident of Rushville, IL Survived by her husband; a son: David Hameloth of Chesapeake, Va.; three daughters: Judy Kay Hameloth, a missionary in Dhaka Bangladesh, and Jane R. Hameloth and Mrs. Sally Jo Lust, both of Reading, Pa.; a step-son: Homer Walters of Arnold, Md.; 4 grand, 3 step-grand, and one great-step-grandson; six brothers: Jerry Martin of Sunnymead, CA, James Martin of Millersburg, Ind., and Jack Martin, Joe Martin, Earl Martin and John Martin, all of Galesburg; and a sister: Mrs. Julia Leonard of Galesburg. Preceded by a sister.

WALTERS, Flossie M. (Landrith); b:20Dec1899, Brown Co., IL; d: 15May1988, Beardstown, IL; bu: Beardstown, IL; m: James Walters on 6Apr1920 in Beardstown, IL; fa: Charles Landrith; mo: Ada Surratt. Husband preceded in death 29Apr1977. Survived by four sons: Robert of Colona, Carl and Arthur, both of Beardstown, and Charles of Peoria; two daughters: Mrs. Charles (Alma) Anderson of Beardstown an Mrs. Dorothy Lairson of Pekin; 26 grand and 36 g-grandchildren; two sisters: Opal Anderson and Amie Fanning, both of Moline; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by her parents; two sons; a grandson; and three brothers.

WALTERS, Grace B. (Hall); b: 12Jul1909, Chicago, IL; d: 17Jul1993, Beardstown, IL; bu: North Cemetery, Arenzville, IL; m: Earl L. Walters on 30Nov1933 (place not stated); fa: James Hall; mo: Lydia Munopfsky. Husband preceded in death 12Nov1985. A resident of Jacksonville, IL Survived by one son: Jerome (wife, Sondra) Walters of Beardstown; three daughters: Mrs. Tom (Earlene) Posteraro of Parlin, N.J., Mrs. Steve (Janet) Smith of Arenzville and Donna Patton of Jacksonville; 12 grand and eight g-grandchildren. Preceded by one son: Donald; one brother: James; and one sister: Myrtle.

WALTERS, Harrison; b: 18Apr1889, Amboy, IL; d: 6Oct1977, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Prairie Repose Cemetery, Amboy, IL; m: Mildred Selvy Goforth on 27Oct1959 in Springfield, IL; fa: Henry Walters; mo: Ella Pettigrew. A resident of White Hall, IL Survived by his wife; four sons from a previous marriage: Robert, John and Richard Walters of Dixon, and Paul Walters of Woosung Il.; ten grandchildren; and one g-grandchild. Preceded by two sisters.

WALTERS, Helen (Demy); b: 1Nov1893, Astoria, IL; d: 20Dec1983, Beardstown, IL; bu: Beardstown, IL; m: Ghlee Walters (date and place not stated); fa: Henry Demy; mo: Amelia Blemler. Husband preceded in death in 1973. Survived by a niece: Mrs. Margaret Murry of Macomb; a great-niece: Mrs. Linda Harris of Beardstown.

WALTERS, James; b: 26Jul1895, Ashland, IL; d: 29Apr1977, rural Beardstown, IL; bu: Beardstown, IL; m: Flossie Landreth on 6Apr1920 in Beardstown, IL; fa: Frank Walters; mo: Nancy Vaughn. A resident of rural Beardstown. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; four sons: Bob Walters of Colona, Carl and Art, both of Beardstown, and Charles Walters of Peoria; two daughters: Mrs. Charles (Alma) Anderson of Beardstown and Mrs. Jess (Dorothy) Lairson of Pekin; 26 grand and 22 g-grandchildren; and a brother: Bill Walters of rural Arenzville. Preceded by four sisters, two brothers and two sons.

WALTERS, Jennie V. (Scoggins); b: 2Mar1907, Woodville, IL; d: 26Apr1978, rural Eldred, IL; bu: Borlin Cemetery, southwest of Carrollton, IL; m: Charles Walters on 28May1924 (place not stated); fa: John Scoggins; mo: Martha Holmes. A resident of rural Eldred, IL Survived by her husband; these children: Betty F. Trump and Martha Bland, both of Carrollton, Ilean Hunt of Alton, Charles Walters of Carrollton; 24 grand and 17 g-grandchildren; these brothers and sisters: Mrs. Edith Stine of Carrollton, Mrs. Mildred Clark of Grafton, Mrs. Ida Howland of Granite City, Mrs. Frances Copeland of Cottage Hills, Mrs. Ethel Beldon of Harford, Raymond Scoggins and Charles Scoggins, both of Carrollton and Delbert Scoggins of Fieldon.

WALTERS, Lois (maiden name not stated) Surratt; b: 1Aug1902, Morgan Co., IL; d: 7Sep1983, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Chapin, IL; m: 1) Otis Surratt on 24Nov1919; and 2) John Walters on 8Dec1950 (places not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). 1st husband preceded in death 21Dec1944; 2nd on 17Aug1961. Survived by seven sons: Virgil Surratt of Concord, Leonard Surratt of Jacksonville, Otis Surratt, Jr. of East Moline, Lionel Surratt of Jacksonville, Bernard Surratt of Coal Valley, Ronald Surratt of Jacksonville, and Daniel Wayne Surratt of Moline; five daughters: Vaneta Bacon of Jacksonville, Dorothy W. Walls of Palm Springs, CA, Pauline Senteras of Green Rock, Wanda Coleman of Jacksonville and Phyllis Mitchell of Silvis; 41 grand and 46 g-grandchildren. Preceded by two brothers, two sisters, three grandchildren and three g-grandchildren.

WALTERS, Lucie A. (Clayton); b: 19Jul1894, Industry, IL; d: 3Jan1991, Rushville, IL; bu: Industry, IL; m: Roy L. Walters on 30Mar1914 in Industry, IL; fa: Clinton Clayton; mo: Cora Caldwell. Husband preceded in death 28Nov1958. A resident of Rushville, IL Survived by two sons: R. E. "Tuck" Walters and Harold "Speck" Walters, both of Beardstown; three daughters: Hazel E. Southwell of Beardstown, Ruth Ann Haynes of St. Louis, Mo., and Abbie L. Fowler of Rushville; 14 grand, 24 g-grand and 2 g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by one daughter: Bonnie Hume; two infant sons; and one grandson.

WALTERS, Lucille G. (Conboy) Cokely; b: (date not stated), Jacksonville, IL; d: 16Jul1979, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Calvary Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: 1) Carl M. Cokely (date and place not stated); and 2) Earl R. Walters on 30Nov1939 (place not stated); fa: John Conboy; mo: Mary Strasser. 1st husband preceded in death in 1926. Survived by her husband.

WALTERS, Luella (Garrett) Ellis; b: 20Jul1878, Anna, IL; d: 9Jan1977, Beardstown, IL (Meyers Nursing Home); bu: (not stated); m: 1) Cornwall Ellis in 1896 (place not stated); and 2 Arthur Walters (date and place not stated); fa: William Garrett; mo; Mary Plater. Both husbands preceded in death: 1st in 1910. A resident of Anna and St. Louis, Mo. Survived by her son: H. O. Ellis of Beardstown; three grand and nine great-grandchildren; and a sister: Mrs. Lillian McPhearson of St. Louis.

WALTERS, Gene "Cookie"; b: 17May1934, Cass Co., IL; d: 1Aug1981, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, IL; m: (not stated); fa: Leo Walters; mo: Agnes Holtmeier. A resident of Virginia. Survived by his mother, who is a resident of Carthage, Mo.; four sons: David E., Michael S., and Edward L., all of Virginia, and Steven of Jacksonville; a daughter: Debbie of Waverly; two grandchildren; a brother: John of Carthage, Mo.

WALTERS, Mildred (Selvy) Goforth; b: 3Jul1902, White Hall, IL; d: 6Sep1993, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: White Hall, IL; m:1) Earl Goforth; and 2) Harrison Walters (dates and places not stated); fa: Thomas T. Selvy; mo: Sarah DePoister. Both husbands preceded in death. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Preceded by one daughter: Sara Lynn Goforth; two sisters: Mina and Gertrude; and two brothers: Harry and Harold.

WALTERS, Paul R.; b: 6Jul1918, Forest City, IL; d: 17Apr1989, Springfield, IL (Memorial Hospital); bu: Ipava, IL; m: 1) Frances Mae Imel on 4Mar1941 in Havana, IL; and 2) Lea Whites Freeman on 5Jul1975 (place not stated); fa: Charles Walters; mo: Etta France. 1st wife preceded in death 26Jun1968. A resident of Camden, IL Survived by his wife; two sons: Larry E. Walters of Galesburg and Alan Walters of London Mills; two step-daughters: Mrs. Gretchen Forsythe of Camp Point and Mrs. Keatra Smith of Rushville; four grand and five step-grandchildren; a brother: Carl Walters of Havana; and two sisters: Nelda Shore of Havana and Evelyn Reneau of Rock Falls. Preceded by a brother.

WALTERS, Rosalie (Joseph); b: 1Dec1915, Brunswick, Mo.; d: 6Nov1986, St. Louis, Mo. (Barnes Hospital); bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, IL; m: Thomas Clemons "Pat" Walters in 1934 (place not stated); fa: Walter E. Joseph; mo: Maude Brown. Husband preceded in death 19Dec1985. A resident of Virginia, IL Survived by four daughters: Ina Mae Walters, Mrs. Charles (Delores) Miller, and Carolyn Dianne Walters, all of Virginia, and Mrs. Arthur (Mary Helen) Cox of Chillicothe; two sons: Kenneth R. of Ashland and Robert D. of Athens; ten grand and three step-grandchildren; three brothers: Walter Joseph, Jr. of Aledo, Francis Joseph of Oakland, CA, and Eugene Joseph of Tucson, Arizona; and two sisters: Mrs. Velva Mayhew of Aledo and Mrs. Donna Cornwall of Coos Bay, Oregon. Preceded by one sister.

WALTERS, Roy W.; b: 29Oct1912, Casey, IL; d: 22Apr1994, Springfield, IL; bu: Glasgow, IL; m: Mary Janice Renner on 19Jul1941 in Clayton, Mo.; fa: Jeff Walters; mo: Goldie Jacobs. A resident of Springfield, IL WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Donald (Cheryl) Sale of Irving and Mrs. Joseph (Mary Beth) Seher of Downers Grove; two granddaughters; six brothers: Bill and Jeff, both of Springfield, Dean of Martinsville, Joe of Baylis, Jerry of Charleston, and John of Casey; five sisters: Wilma Geisler and Maxine Walters, both of Casey, Mrs. Morris (Jean) Webster of Mattoon, Eileen Ramsey of Goshen, Ind., and Allie McNary of Bakersfield, CA; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by two brothers and two sisters.

WALTERS, Ruth M.; b: 8Sep1898, Farmingdale, IL; d: 25Oct1981, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Waverly, IL; fa: Charles H. Walters; mo: Rachel Osborn. A resident of Jacksonville. Survived by four cousins, including Mrs. Ralph Peters of Waverly. Preceded by two brothers.

WALTERS, Teresa Rose (McLean); b: 29Oct1903, Pekin, IL; d: 9Sep1989, Jacksonville, IL; bu Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL; m: Frank A. Walters on 25Dec1923 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: John McLean; mo: Alice Ryan. Husband preceded in death 2Oct1965. A resident of Jacksonville, IL Survived by one son: David A. Walters of Ferguson, Mo.; three daughters: Virginia Hall of Modesto, CA, Alice Doirion of Las Cruses, N.M. , and Nancy Mahiew Grover of Junction City, Kansas; 16 grand, 18 g-grand and five g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by a daughter: Mary Chaudoin; two brothers: Frank and David McLean; and two sisters: Mary Elizabeth Christison and Eleanor Berthold.

WALTERS, Velma (Edwards); b: 4Aug1918,.Illinois; d: 17Sep1986, North Hollywood, CA; bu: (not stated); m: Larry Walters (date and place not stated); fa: Noah Frank Edwards; mo: Laura Belle Taylor. A former resident of Jacksonville, IL; was 68 years of age at death. Survived by a son: Steve Walters of Washington; two daughters: Sandi Keith of Washington and Sherrill McMichael of North Hollywood; nine grandchildren; two sisters: Hazel Scribner of Ashland and Margaret Tribble of West Palm Beach, FL; two brothers: Roy Edwards of Falls Church, Va., and Eugene Edwards of Oahu, Hawaii; and several nieces and nephews in this area. Preceded by a sister: Viola Thompson.

WALTERS, William; b:20Jun1898, Beardstown, IL; d: 31Jul1987, Beardstown, IL; bu: Beardstown, IL; fa: Berny Walters; mo: Adell (surname not stated). (No survivors listed)

WALTERS, William R.; b: 20May1910, Straight Creek, Ky.; d: 18Feb1978, Quincy, IL (Blessing Hospital); bu: Benville, IL; m: Gladys Morgan in 1946 at St. Louis, Mo.; fa: Parksy Walters; mo: Effie Stone. A resident of rural Mt. Sterling, IL Survived by his wife; two sons: James of Pasco, Washington and Donald of Ft. Lewis, Washington; these step-children: Charles W. Morgan of Quincy, Wayne Morgan of Flora, and Mrs. Norma Wegs of Mt. Sterling; eight grand and 11 g-grandchildren; three step-g-grandchildren; these brothers and sisters: James Walters of Brooklyn, IN, Charles Walters of New Albany, IN, Tony Walters, Geneva Downey, Marcell Farmer and Rosella Thomas, all of Louisville, Ky.

WALTON, Agnes Ellen (Leezer); b: 1Jul1906, Frederick, IL; d: 22Apr1995, Rushville, IL; bu: Rushville, IL; m: William Lewis Walton on 21Mar1925 in Rushville, IL; fa: Charlie Leezer; mo: Hattie Icenogle. Husband preceded in death 2Nov1959. Survived by one son: William Vern Walton of Pea Ridge, Ark.; six grand and eight g-grandchildren and one g-g-grandchild. Preceded by one daughter: Hattie Baldry; three sisters: Stella Dober, Bernice Purdy and Nettie Farrar; and four brothers: Wallace, Louis, Charles and Freeman Leezer.

WALTON, Albert N.; b: 24Jul1919, Hillview, IL; d: 1Feb1994, Springfield, IL (Memorial Hospital); bu: Rushville, IL; m: Marcella Bowman on 23Oct1946 in Virginia, IL; fa: Ezra Walton; mo: Gertrude Breeden. Wife preceded in death 29Jun1984. A resident of Rushville, IL WWII Army vet. Survived by one son: Michael Walton of Catlin; one daughter: Mrs. Judy Nelsen of Eldridge, IA; four grandchildren; two sisters: Ellen Campbell of Rushville and Goldie Johnson of Golden; and a friend: Lucille Clark of Delevan. Preceded by a sister: Dorothy McCombs.

WALTON, Arthur Bradley; b: 29Sep1917, Virginia, IL; d: 10Jan1983, Rushville, IL; bu: Beardstown, IL;m: Emma Beard Surratt on 12Nov1942 in Palmyra, Mo.; fa: Albert T. Walton; mo: Laura Eagle. A resident of rural Rushville, IL WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; one step-son: William Surratt of Pekin; three step-daughters: Mrs. Mary Wubker of Beardstown, Mrs. Frances Byers of Ipava, and Mrs. Wanda Shelor of Peoria; two brothers: Albert Walton of Peoria and Marion Walton of Pekin; five sisters: Pauline Doehm of Bath, Helen Rodenbush of Canton, Ethel Anderson of Beardstown, Anna Lowe of Virginia, and Betty Browning of Perry.

WALTON, Carol (Holkenbrink); b: 25Jul1928, Jacksonville, IL; d: 3May1992, Springfield, IL (Memorial Hospital); bu: (body donated to medical science); m: Russell H. Walton on 17Mar1950 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Byron Holkenbrink; mo: Vivian Boston. A resident of Jacksonville. Survived by her husband; her father of Jacksonville; one daughter: Mrs. Ed (Ky) Venicombe of Barry; one son: Rob of Bartlett; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by her mother.

WALTON, Dorothy F. (Geer); b: 3Jun1905, Browning, IL; d: 27Mar1993, Browning, IL; bu: Browning, IL; m: Lawrence Walton (date and place not stated); fa: Hiram A. Geer; mo: Ada E. Kloker. Husband preceded in death. Survived by one brother: Robert H. Geer of Quincy; one sister: Marcella Brodman of Virginia; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by one infant son, two sisters and two brothers.

WALTON, Edgar; b: 1Jun1916, French Lick Springs, IN; d: 10Dec1996, Jacksonville, IL; bu: (cremated); m: Alberta Nolan on 30Oct1940 in Fulton, Tenn.; fa: William Norman Walton; mo: Laura Estelle Leonard. A resident of Jacksonville; formerly of Taylor, Canton and Decatur. Survived by two sons: George (wife, Sally) of Walkersville, Md., and Terry L. (wife, Cheri) of Jacksonville; two grandchildren; and one sister: Mrs. Clyde (Margaret) Noren of Blue Springs, Mo. Preceded by one brother: George E.; and one sister: Hattie Hatfield.

WALTON, Emma (Beard) Surratt; b: 11Jul1901, Sugar Grove, IL; d: 21Apr1985, rural Rushville, IL; bu: Beardstown, IL; m: 1) Orville Surratt on 18May1920 in Roseville, IL; and 2) Bradley Walton on 12Nov1942 in Palmyra, Mo.; fa: Bruce Beard; mo: Allice Shelley. 1st husband preceded in death in June, 1934; 2nd on 10Jan1983. A resident of rural Rushville, IL Survived by a son: William Surratt of Pekin; three daughters: Mrs. MaryWubker of Beardstown, Mrs. Frances Byers of Lewistown and Mrs. Wanda Shelor of Peoria; 17 grand, 31 g-grand and four g-g-grandchildren; and two sisters: Mrs. Wealthy Oetgen of Canton and Mrs. Grace Litner of Beardstown. Preceded by a son: Donald; two brothers; and four sisters.

WALTON, Frank; b: 9Apr1900, Athensville, IL; d: 11Apr1977, White Hall, IL (Green Meadows Nursing Home);bu: Fernwood Cemetery, Roodhouse, IL; fa: William Walton; mo: Etta Mayberry. A resident of Roodhouse. Survived by two sisters: Mrs. Roy (Eva) Reynolds of Winchester and Mrs. Helen Fijan of Largo, FL Preceded by one brother and one sister.

WALTON John B.; b: 12Nov1899, Cass Co., IL; d: 30Nov1990, Petersburg, IL (Menard Nursing Home); bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, IL; m: Mae Freel on 28Jan1918 in Ashland, IL; fa: Frank Walton; mo: Emma Needham. Wife preceded in death in 1942. A former resident of Virginia and Ashland. Survived by one son: Eugene of Springfield; one daughter: Elizabeth Jones of Ashland; six grand, 14 g-grand and six g-g-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by two daughters: Margaret Walton and Mary Jane Potter; five brothers; and two sisters.

WALTON, John George; b: 20Feb1913, Cass Co., IL; d: 3Apr1988, Eau Claire, WI; bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, IL; ; m: Ruth Miller on 5Apr1947 in Springfield, IL; ; fa: Frank Walton; mo: Bertha Armstrong. A resident of rural Comstock, Wisc. Survived by his wife; two sons: Steve of Higbee, Mo., and David of Turtle Lake, WI; four daughters: Barbara Davis of Leesburg, FL, Kathleen Fruit of Des Moines, Iowa, Christine Broten of Dallas, Wisc., and Wendy Mortiz of Lynchburg, Va.; four grand and two step-grandchildren; and a brother: Russell of Springfield.

WALTON, Junius N.; b: 15Feb1910, Carthage, IL; d: 16Jul1988, Jacksonville, IL; bu: (not stated); m: Lucille Barnhart (date and place not stated); fa: Cleveland Clark Walton; mo: Opal Fristoe. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; and one brother: William Walton of Bryan, Texas. Preceded by two sisters: Mrs. Kenneth (Ruth) Mosley of Carthage and Mrs. William J. (Elizabeth) Lucasey of Springfield.

WALTON, Marcella E. (Bowman); b: 26Mar1924, Beardstown, IL; d: 29Jun1984, rural Rushville, IL; bu: Rushville, IL; m: Albert Walton on 23Oct1946 in Virginia, IL; fa: Thomas Bowman; mo: Della Maddox. Survived by her husband; one son: Michael of Catlin; a daughter: Mrs. Judy Nielsen of Peoria; four grandchildren; two brothers: Tilford Bowman of Charlotte, Ark., and Jim Bowman of Ripley; three sisters: Mrs. Clara Hults and Mrs. LaVeta Allen, both of Beardstown, and Mrs. Effie Campbell of Macomb.

WALTON, Opal A. (Fristoe); b: 20Nov1886, Moberly, Mo.; d: 29Oct1979, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Carthage, IL; m: Cleveland C. Walton on 21Feb1907 (place not stated); fa: William Fristoe; mo: Nancy (surname not stated). Husband preceded in death 12Jul1965. A resident of her son's home, Junius Walton of Jacksonville. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. W. J. (Elizabeth) Lucasey of Jacksonville; and two sons: William Walton of Bryan, Texas; and Junius Walton of Jacksonville; eight grand and 17 g-grandchildren. Preceded by a daughter: Mrs. Kenneth J. (Ruth) Mosley on 6Apr1972.

WALTON, Ronald W.; b: 3Dec1943, Springfield, IL; d: 15Mar1988, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center); bu: Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL; m: Karen K. Hall in 1964 (place not stated); fa: Eugene A. Walton; mo: Gladys Shadid. A resident of Chatham; formerly of Springfield. Vietnam War Air Force vet. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Robin L., at home; two sons: William Todd of Chatham and Troy E., at home; a brother: Michael E. of Springfield; a grandfather: John B. Walton of Ashland; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins, including several relatives in Jacksonville. Preceded by his grandparents.

WALTON, Theresa (Wagstaff); b: 14Dec1896, Murrayville, IL; d: 7Apr1996, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Murrayville, IL; m: Roscoe Walton on 27Apr1921 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Thankful Wagstaff; mo: Virden Spencer. Husband preceded in death 13Aug1952. A resident of Jacksonville. Survived by one daughter: Mrs. John C (Eloise) Watson; and one son: Russell H. Walton, both of Jacksonville; six grand and 15 g-grandchildren; and one brother: Spencer Wagstaff of Murrayville; one niece and one nephew.

WALTRIP, Barbara J. (Murphy); b: 20Sep1951, Alton, IL; d: 7Oct1991, St. Louis, MO. (Barnes Hospital); bu: St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Jerseyville, IL; m: (not stated); fa: William R. Murphy; mo: Dorothy Phelan. A resident of Rosewood Hts., IL Survived by her parents of Hettick; a son: Kevin; and a daughter: Crystal, both at home; two brothers: Richard Murphy of Brighton and Karl Murphy of Cottage Hills; and a sister: Norma Arras of Greenfield.

WALTRIP, Dean; b: 19Feb1924, Scott Co., IL; d: 9Jan1983, Alsey, IL; bu: Bowers Cemetery; m: Lois Maxine Baird on 8Aug1947 in Winchester, IL; fa: Elmer Waltrip; mo: Alvera Fryman. WWII vet. Survived by his wife; a sister: Mrs. Andrew Sanson of Auburn; a step-mother: Frances Waltrip of Greenfield.

WALTRIP, Edna L. (Ballard); b: 21Dec1905, Wrights, IL; d: 21Sep1995, Greenfield, IL; bu: Hickory Grove Cemetery, Wrights, IL; m: Harold C. Waltrip on 8Apr1923 in Wrights, IL; fa: Frederick Lewis Ballard; mo: Bertha Ann Stinnett. Husband preceded in death 10Feb1977. A resident of Greenfield; formerly of the Wrights area. Survived by one son: Harold C. (wife, Lou) Waltrip of Ft. Myers, Fla; one daughter: Mrs. Kenneth (Jane Ann) Azbell of Greenfield; six grand and six g-grandchildren. Preceded by one grandson.

WALTRIP, Frances (Owens); b: 8Mar1917, Greenfield, IL; d: 11Jul1986, Carrollton, IL; bu: Hickory Grove Cemetery, Wrights, IL; m: Elmer Waltrip (date and place not stated); fa: Lloyd Owens; ;mo: Nancy M. Hettick. Husband preceded in death. A resident of Carrollton. Survived by two sisters: Carmen Wilhite of Highland, IN and Ruth Powell of Manassas, Virginia; four brothers: Charles of Belleville, Lloyd of Glen Carbon, Eugene of Effingham, and Dean H. of Labeta, Colorado.

WALTRIP, Gertrude (Waltrip); b: 30Nov1898, Wrights, IL; d: 18Nov1976, St. Louis, MO. area (Christian N.E. Hospital); bu: Hickory Grove Cemetery, near Wrights, IL; b: Lynn B. Waltrip on 7Apr1917 (place not stated); fa: Solomon D. Waltrip; mo:Maletha Ann Stinnett. Husband preceded in death in April, 1961. A resident of Wrights, IL Survived by two children: Mrs. Clifford (Marjorie) Drews of St. Louis, Mo., and Lynn Waltrip of Wrights; three grandchildren; one g-grandchild; and a sister: Garneitta Atkins of Greenfield.

WALTRIP, Harold C., Sr.; b: 24Feb1898, Wrights, IL; d: 10Feb1977, Wrights, IL; bu: Hickory Grove Cemetery, Wrights, IL; m: Edna L. Ballard on 8Apr1923 (place not stated); fa: Francis Waltrip; ;mo: Mathilda Brannan. WWI vet. Survived by his wife; a son: Harold C. Waltrip; and one daughter: Mrs. Kenneth (Jane Ann) Azbell, both of Greenfield; and six grandchildren. Preceded by two brothers.

WALTRIP, James E. "Mike"; b: 1Dec1917, Wrights, IL; d: 22Feb1995, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield, IL; m: Louise Piper on 9Aug1936 in Jerseyville, IL; fa: Charles Waltrip; mo: Effie Stone. Wife preceded in death 3Oct1989. A resident of Jacksonville; formerly of Greenfield. Survived by two sisters: Ellen Lee of Los Angeles, CA, and Ruth Mann of Jacksonville; and a brother: Lewis Waltrip of White Hall. Preceded by a sister: Louise Smith; and four brothers: Elmer, Harry Vernon, Ward, and Wilmer Waltrip.

WALTRIP, James E. "Mike"; b: 1Dec1917, Wrights, IL; d: 22Feb1995, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield, IL; m: Louise Piper on 9Aug1936 in Jerseyville, IL; fa: Charles Waltrip; mo: Effie Stone. Wife preceded in death 3Oct1989. A resident of Jacksonville; formerly of Greenfield. Survived by two sisters: Ellen Lee of Los Angeles, CA, and Ruth Mann of Jacksonville; and a brother: Lewis Waltrip of White Hall. Preceded by a sister: Louise Smith; and fur brothers: Elmer, Harry Vernon, Ward, and Wilmer Waltrip.

WALTRIP, Louise (Piper); b: 24Dec1918, northwest of Greenfield, IL; d: 3Oct1989, St. Louis, Mo. (Barnes Hospital); bu: Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield, IL; m: James E. Waltrip on 9Aug1936 in Jerseyville, IL; fa: Harry Piper; mo: Grace Richie. A resident of Jacksonville; formerly of Greenfield. Survived by her husband.

WALTRIP, Luke; b: 24Jul1899, Greene Co., IL; d: 28Dec1982, Alton, IL (Memorial Hospital); bu: Hickory Grove Cemetery, near Wrights, IL; m: Mary Johnson (date and place not stated); fa: Fred Waltrip; mo: Sally Heffner. A resident of Greenfield, IL Survived by his wife; two sons: Norman Waltrip of Brighton and Lloyd Waltrip of Rocky Moute, Mo.; four grand, six g-grandchildren and one g-g-grandchild; two sisters: Mrs. Jake (Hazel) Tucker of Wrights and Mrs. Clifford (Minnie) Tucker of Wood River.

WALTRIP, Mary (Johnson); b: 26Dec1898, near Wrights, IL; d: 3Apr1988, Carrollton, IL (Reisch Memorial Nursing Home); bu: Hickory Grove Cemetery, near Wrights, IL; m: Luke Waltrip on 2Feb1915 (place not stated); fa: David Johnson; mo: Alice Doyle. Husband preceded in death 28Dec1982. A resident of Carrollton; formerly of Greenfield. Survived by two sons: Lloyd of Mesa, Arizona, and Norman of Brighton; four grand, seven g-grand, and three g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by two brothers and three sisters.

WALTRIP, Norman; b: 23Ot1924, Greenfield, IL; d: 18May1992, St. Louis, Mo. (University Hospital); bu: Hickory Grove Cemetery, near Wrights, IL; m: Margaret Gaines on 24Sep1973 in Waverly, IL; fa: Luke Waltrip; mo: Mary Johnson. A resident of Brighton, IL WWII Marine vet and Korean War Air Force vet. Survived by his wife; three daughters: Phyllis Corwin of Littleton, Colo., and Carol Carter and Marie Bixby, both of Charleston; a son: Preston Waltrip of Bethalto; 10 grandchildren; one g-granddaughter; and a brother: Lloyd Waltrip of Mesa, Arizona.

WALTZ, Mary Ileana (Smalley); b: 4Dec1932, Danville, IL; d: 4Oct1981, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Stearns Cemetery, near Danville, IL; m: Gordon Waltz on 9Dec1978 (place not stated); fa: Zean Smalley; mo: Esther Verden. A resident of Jacksonville; formerly of Danville. Survived by her mother: Esther Smalley Metcalf of Danville; her husband of Jacksonville; two children: Mrs. Paul (Debbie) Hewitt and Tim Kendall, both of Danville; one granddaughter: Heather Hewitt; a brother and two sisters: Paul Smalley, Ileana Parzatka and Janet Sands, all of Danville.

WALZ, Gerald E. "Jerry"; b: 30Apr1932, Highwood, IL; d: 12Jun1993, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL; m: (not stated); fa: George Walz; mo: Esther Mae Whiting. Korean War vet. Survived by one son: Terry Walz of South Jacksonville; two daughters: Kelly Walz of South Jacksonville and Mrs. Larry (Penny) Evans of Clinton; six grandchildren; one brother: Harry Walz of Stuart, FL; and two sisters: Mrs. Ernest (Myrtle) Venturi of West Palm Beach, FL, and Mrs. Stan (Nancy) Miller of Hoffman Estates. Preceded by one sister: Gertrude Barnes; and one brother: Raymond Walz.

WANAMAKER, Dorothy Gladys (Biggs); b: 30Mar1906, Jacksonville, IL; d: 28Feb1988, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Frank E. Wanamaker on 24Oct1927 in Springfield, IL; fa: Seaton Lee Biggs; mo: Georgia Fields. Husband preceded in death 23Apr1963. Survived by one sister: Loralee L. Huber of Jacksonville; and a number of nieces and nephews in this area. Preceded by nine brothers and sisters.

WANDELL, Nelle F. (Self); b: 15Jun1894, Jacksonville, IL; d: 4Jun1982, Elgin, IL (Imperial Nursing Center); bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Lee L. Wandell (date and place not stated); fa: James F. Self; mo: Sarah E. Reed. Husband preceded in death. Survived by one son: Frank E. of Elgin; five grandchildren and one g-grandchild. Preceded by a son.

WANICK, Mary E. (Clore); b: 2Aug1919, Marion, IL; d: 24Jan1990, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Robert H. Wanick on 11Jul1960, Jerseyville, IL; fa: Roscoe Clore; mo: Nelle Baker. Survived by her husband; two brothers: Arthur C. Clore of Jacksonville and Billy D. Clore of Hamburg. Preceded by a brother and two sisters.

WANICK, William R.; b: 5May1892, Milton, IL; d: 18Jun1990, Jacksonville, IL (Meline Manor Nursing Home); bu: Miller Cemetery, near Pearl, IL; m: Sarah Hall Owen on 7Oct1943 in Hardin, IL; fa: William Riley Wanick; mo: Alice Delinda Matthews. A resident of Pearl, IL Survived by his wife; four daughters: Pauline Dexmyer of Jerseyville, Mary Buchanan of Jacksonville, Bill Lee Williams of Barry and Florence Ruth King of Rockport; four sons: Allard, Charlie and Ralph Cecil Wanick, all of Pearl, and John Paul Wanick of Valley City; 12 grandchildren and one g-grandson. Preceded by two daughters; a son; seven brothers; and three sisters.

WANKEL, Donald Francis; b 27Aug1925, Cass Co., IL; d: 17Jul1995, Petersburg, IL; bu: Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL; m: Jeanne Masten on 2May1948 in Petersburg, IL; fa: Leslie R. Wankel; mo: Mary Grace Fitzpatrick. A resident of Tallula, IL WWII Navy vet. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Deborah Davis of Tallula and Donna Wankel of Petersburg; five grandchildren; and one sister: Rita Kershaw of Jacksonville. Preceded by his parents and one brother: Raymond.

WANKEL, Dorothy; b: 1901, Cass Co., IL; d: 7Nov1981, Portland, OR; bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, IL; fa: Riney Wankel; mo: Mae Bingham. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Jean McKetchen of Portland, Ore.; a son: Richard of Austin, Tex.; a sister: Mrs. Gene (Edna) Crouse of Virginia; and six grandchildren. Preceded by three brothers and two sisters.

WANKEL, Edgar F.; b: 12Dec1886, Cass Co., IL; d: 7Jan1977, Beardstown, IL; bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, IL; m: 1) Ethel Matthew on 9Mar1920 in Rushville, IL; and 2) Rosa Russell (date and place not stated); fa: Peter F. Wankel; mo: Ellen Marie Steinkuehler. 1st wife preceded in death in 1939; 2nd in 1952. WW1 vet. Survived by four sons: Glen of Hillsboro, Elmer of Pekin, Leo of Springfield, and Donald of Ft. Collins, Colo.; six grand and two g-grandchildren; and one sister: Mrs. Harry (Gertrude) Weber of Beardstown. Preceded by two brothers and two sisters.

WANKEL, Eula B. (Davison); b: 10Feb1896, Shoales, Ind.; d: 23Dec1989, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Ashland, IL; m: Lloyd Wesley Wankel in June, 1918 (place not stated); fa: John B. Davison; mo: Sarah Neal. Preceded by husband on 10Jan1986. A resident of rural Ashland, IL Survived by two sons: Richard C. of Concord and Bradley D. Wankel of Chapin; four daughters: Mrs. Earl (Marjorie) Turner of Jacksonville, Mrs. Henry (Jeanette) Rexroat of Washington, IL, Mrs. Lester (Jane) Barfield of Jacksonville, and Mrs. Harold (Frances) Suiter of Jacksonville; five sisters: Nell Cooley and Ethel McMillan, both of Pleasant Plains, Grace Jones of St. Cloud, FL, Bernita Chapman of Fairfield, Ark., and Dorotha Kerley of Jacksonville; 20 grand and 34 g-grandchildren. Preceded by two brothers: Bert and Grant Davison.

WANKEL, Floyd C.; b: 16Aug1920, Cass Co., IL; d: 19Feb1983, Orlando, FL; bu: (not stated); m: Viola Jockisch in September, 1941 (place not stated); fa: Harry Wankel; mo: Louise Fox. A resident of Orlando, FL Survived by his wife; four sons: Dale and Robert Wankel of Orlando, Roger Wankel of Stone Mountain, Ga., and Donald Wankel of Hendersonville, N.C.; seven grandchildren; two sisters: Alice Wankel of Beardstown, and Mrs. Cecil (Dorothy) Reining of Jacksonville; four brothers: Ray Wankel of Meredosia, Ralph Wankel of Beardstown, Paul Wankel of Many, La., and Carl Wankel of Jacksonville. Preceded by a granddaughter.

WANKEL, Lloyd Wesley; b: 20Jan1896, Arenzville, IL; d: 10Jan1986, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Ashland, IL; m: Eula Davison in June, 1918; fa: George Wankel; mo: Jennie Eads. A resident of rural Alexander, IL WWI Army vet. Survived his wife; two sons: Richard C. Wankel of Concord and Bradley D. Wankel of Chapin; four daughters: Mrs. Earl (Marjorie) Turner, Mrs. Lester (Jane) Barfield, and Mrs. Harold (Frances) Suiter, all of Jacksonville, and Mrs. Henry (Jeanette) Rexroat of Washington; 22 grand and 29 g-grandchildren; and a sister: Mrs. Nellie Devoy of Jacksonville. Preceded by a brother and two sisters.

WANKEL, Mary Grace (Fitzpatrick); b: 11Jan1902, Morgan Co., IL; d: 17Jul1995, Petersburg, IL; bu: Greenwood Cemetery, Tallula, IL; m: Leslie R. Wankel (date and place not stated); fa: Thomas Fitzpatrick; mo: Mary Brown. Husband preceded in death 16Jan1966. Survived by one daughter: Rita Kershaw of Jacksonville; seven grand and 17 g-grandchildren; and a sister: Bernice Lockhart of Literberry. Preceded by two sons and one brother.

WANKEL, Paul F.; b: 24Jan1929, Many, La.; d: 31Jul1995, Many, La.; bu: Many, La.; m: Betty Selvedge in February, 1950 (place not stated); fa: Harry Wankel; mo: Louise Fox. Survived by his wife; four daughters: Mrs. Paula Graves of Many, La., Mrs. Henry (Esther) Weis of Macook Lake, S.D., Mrs. Randy (Marsha) Stoker of Lafayette, IN, and Mrs. Wayne (Denise) Ward of Bombay, FL; six grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. Cecil (Dorothy) Reining of Jacksonville and Alice Wankel of Beardstown; two brothers: Ralph of Beardstown and Carl of Jacksonville. Preceded by two brothers: Ray and Floyd.

WANKEL, Raymond L. "Bud"; b: 14Nov1922, Jacksonville, IL; d: 16Oct1989, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center); bu: Greenwood Cemetery, Tallula, IL; m: Ruthelma B. Benjamin on 9Jun1946 in Ashland, IL; fa: Leslie R. Wankel; mo: Grace Fitzpatrick. A resident of Pleasant Plains, IL; formerly of Tallula, IL Survived by his wife; a daughter: Marilyn A. Schroll of Frederick; a son: Mark R. Wankel of Tallula; his mother: Grace Wankel of Petersburg; five grandchildren; a sister: Rita Kershaw of Jacksonville; a brother: Donald Wankel of Tallula; an aunt; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by his father.

WANKEL, Richard E.; b: 14Oct1925, rural Ashland, IL; d: 25Jun1996, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center); bu: Whitlock Cemetery, near Nortonville, IL; m: Doris McNeely on 20Apr1951 in Cornell, IL; fa: Lloyd Wankel; mo: Eula Davison. A resident of Concord, IL Korean War Air Force vet. Survived by his wife; one son: Mike (wife, Julie) Wankel of Concord; three daughters: Mrs. Gail (Kay) Patterson of Beardstown, Mrs. Jon (Bonny) Carls of Jacksonville, and Mrs. Richard (Phyllis) Hendricker of Arenzville; 12 grandchildren; one brother: Bradley D. Wankel of Chapin; and four sisters: Mrs. Earl (Marjorie) Turner, Mrs. Henry (Grace Jeanette) Rexroat, Mrs. Lester (Janie) Barfield, and Mrs. Harold (Frances) Suiter, all of Jacksonville.

WANKEL, V. Ray; b: 22Aug1911, Waverly Junction, IA; d: 1Apr1991, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Bessie Smith on 23Apr1936 in Nortonville, IL; fa: Harry Wankel; mo: Louise Fox. A resident of Meredosia, IL Survived by his wife; two children: Madalene Wankel and Jim Wankel, both of Jacksonville; four grandchildren: Jeff, Robbie, Scott and Kristal Wankel, all of Jacksonville; three brothers: Carl Wankel of Jacksonville, Ralph Wankel of Beardstown, and Paul Wankel of Many, La.; two sisters: Dorothy Reining of Jacksonville and Alice Wankel of Beardstown. Preceded by one brother: Floyd Wankel.

WARCUP, Clyde E.; b: 15Dec1902, Murrayville, IL; d: 29Jul1991, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Evergreen Cemetery, El Paso, IL; m: Marie Rossow (date and place not stated); fa: Edgar Wilson Warcup; mo: Minnie Lee Brisendine. Wife preceded in death. A resident of Jacksonville; formerly of El Paso, IL Survived by three daughters: Mrs. John (Mardell) Gotschall of Jacksonville, Alvadeen Doty of Victorville, CA, and Mrs. Donald (Gloria) Johnson of Redding, CA; 10 grand and 22 g-grandchildren; one brother: Wayne Warcup of Jacksonville; and three sisters: Grace Walker of Jacksonville, Opal Moore of Rock Island, and Mrs. Glen (Gladys) Patteson of Victoria, Texas. Preceded by two brothers: Donald and Clarence; and one sister: Fern.

WARCUP, Danny Lee; b: 18Jun1938, Jacksonville, IL; d: 17Feb1990, Quincy, IL; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Connie M. Fanning on 22Jun1958 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Clarence D. Warcup; mo: Mabel Snyder. A resident of Jacksonville. Survived by his wife; three daughters: Mrs. John (Cheri) McGuire, Mrs. Larry (Cathy) Reichert and Cindy Warcup, all of Jacksonville; a son: Douglas Warcup of Jacksonville; three grandchildren: Ryan and Matt McGuire and Danielle Warcup of Jacksonville; two sisters: Mrs. Russell (Betty) Pullam and Mrs. Everett (Alberta) Pullam, both of Jacksonville; and a brother: Leroy Tribble, Jr. of Jacksonville. Preceded by a sister: Iona Six.

WARCUP, Donald R.; b: 28Oct1913, Scott Co., IL; d: 3Jan1986, Asheville, N.C. (Veterans Hospital); bu: Asheville, N..; m: (not stated); fa: Edgar Wilson Warcup; mo: Minnie Lee Brizendine. A former Jacksonville, IL resident. WWII vet. Survived by three children: Sharrone Payne, Lynn Metcalf and Donald, Jr.; three sisters and two brothers: Grace Walker, Opal Moore and Wayne Warcup of Jacksonville, and Gladys Patteson of Texas and Clyde of Bloomington.

WARCUP, Marie (Rosow); b: 26Jul1916 (place not stated); d: 13Jan1989, Bloomington, IL (Brokaw Hospital); bu: Evergreen Cemetery, El Paso, IL; m: Clyde Warcup on 4May1952 in Chicago, IL; fa: Lunie Rosow; mo: Ida (surname not stated). A resident of El Paso, IL Survived by her husband; three step-daughters: Mardell Gotschall of South Jacksonville, Alvadeen Doty of Azusa, CA, and Gloria Johnson of Redding, CA; 10 grand and 23 g-grandchildren.. Preceded by her parents and one brother.

WARCUP, Wayne; b: 26Aug1915, Winchester, IL; d: 31Oct1996, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Dorothy Florence on 5Apr1942 in Murrayville, IL; fa: Edgar Warcup; mo: Minnie Britenstine. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; three sons: Gerald (wife, Monika) and Larry (wife, Helen), both of Jacksonville, and Edward of Virginia; three daughters: Mrs. Gilbert (Janice) Allan of Jacksonville, Mrs. Joseph (Karla) Northrop of Palm Springs, CA, and Mrs. K.E. (Vickie) Edwards of Roodhouse; 13 grand and 12 g- grandchildren; and one sister: Mrs. Pat (Gladys) Patteson of Victoria, Texas.

WARD, Betty (Trone); b: 8Dec1897, Schuyler Co., IL; d: 4Nov1981, Rushville, IL; bu: Rushville, IL; m: Ernest Ward (date and place not stated); fa: Frank A. Trone; mo: Bertha Robertson. Husband preceded in death 23Jul1972. A resident of Rushville. Survived by a son: Stanley Tomlinson of Flint, Michigan; three grand and two g-grandchildren. Preceded by four brothers and two sisters.

WARD, Burdette; b: 19Mar1928, Bainbridge, Schuyler Co., IL; d: 23Dec1991, rural Rushville, IL; bu: Palm Cemetery, west of Rushville, IL; m: Betty J. Fey on 26Feb1949 in Rushville, IL; fa: Ezra A. Ward; mo: Ada Gregg. A resident of rural Rushville. Korean War Army vet. Survived by his wife; his parents of Rushville; one son: Steven Ward of Macomb; three daughters: Marsha Lashbrook and Teresa Gossage, both of Rushville, and Becky Harrison of Houston, Tex.; nine grandchildren; and one brother: Stanley Ward of La Prairie.

WARD, Clayton Lloyd; b: (not stated); d: 14Aug1994, Rushville, IL; bu: Naught Cemetery, rural Rushville, IL; fa: Todd Ward; mo: Beth Mathis. Survived by his parents; two sisters: Amber and Kailey Ward, both at home; maternal grandparents: Gary and Melissa Mathis of Rushville; paternal grandparents: Delbert and Cindy Ward of Rushville; maternal great-grandmother: Verna Mathis of Browning; paternal great-grandparents: Carl and Jackie Underhill of East Peoria; and several aunts and uncles.

WARD, Darline R. (Alexander); b: 12Mar1912, Hannibal, Mo.; d: 27Dec1996, Quincy, IL (Illinois Veterans Home); bu: Griggsville, IL; m: James L. Ward, Sr. on 4Jul1935 (place not stated); fa: George N. Alexander; mo: Bessie L. Pector. Husband preceded in death 16Jul1988. A resident of Quincy; formerly of Griggsville. Survived by three sons: James L., Jr. of Griggsville, George Ernest of Beaumont, CA, and Ronnie of Center, Mo.; two daughters: Bonnie Jean Horn of Kansas City, Mo., and Pauline Ruth Goodin of Hannibal, Mo.; 28 grand, 41 g-grand and four g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by two sons: Charles Lee and Kenneth Ray; one daughter: Wilda Joann Buczrowski; and one grandson.

WARD, Dorothy L. (Needham); b: 8Sep1900, White Hall, IL; d: 15May1984, Jacksonville, IL (Barton Stone Nursing Home); bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery; m: Abe William Ward on 30Jun1919 in Virginia, IL; fa: Thomas Daniel Needham; mo: Mary (surname not stated). Husband preceded in death 26Oct1959. Survived by a son: A. William Ward of Hurst, Texas.; three grand and two g-grandchildren; and a sister: Frances Bart of Fowler, IN. Preceded by four brothers and five sisters.

WARD, Dusty Jo; b: 6Oct1970, Rushville, IL; d: 1Jul1988, Macomb, IL (McDonough District Hospital); bu: Rushville, IL; fa: Jerry Ward; mo: Janie K. Agans. A resident of rural Rushville, IL Survived by his parents; one brother: Harold Lee Ward; his grandparents: Mrs. Kate Ward and Mr. & Mrs. Tom Agans; and great-grandchildren: Alva Roudebush, all of Rushville.

WARD, Edith Pearl (Lindsay); b: 18Dec1893, Morgan, IL; d: 29Apr1987, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Lewis Ward in July, 1917 (place not stated); fa: Joseph Lindsay; mo: Mary Smith. Husband preceded in death 24Dec1962. Survived by a son: Ralph of rural Jacksonville; two daughters: Ethel Ward of Jacksonville and Mrs. Jesse (Mary Louise) Sherwin of Roodhouse; and four grandchildren. Preceded by three brothers and one grandchild.

WARD, Elizabeth (Pence); b: 12Sep1888, Marion Co., Kansas; d: 23May1976, Wood River, IL (VIP Nursing Home); bu: White Hall, IL; m: James "Josh" Ward on 19Sep1911 in Walkerville, IL; fa: Benjamin Pence; mo: Rose Roberts. Husband preceded in death in 1963. A resident of Patterson, IL Survived by these children: Lorenzo of Godfrey, Leonard, Paul, Alice Baze, Della Betz, all of Alton, Loren of Bethalto, Hilda Harshman of Patterson, and Lillian Kirgan of Hettick; 37 grand, several g-grand and g-g-grandchildren; a brother and these sisters: Oren Pence and Laura Pruitt, both of Walkerville, Nora Harvey, Anna, and Clara Naylor of Alton. Preceded by three brothers and a sister.

WARD, Eva Marie (Huber); b: (not stated); d: August, 1983, Waggoner, IL; bu: (not stated); m: (not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). Was 89 years of age at death. Survived by one sister: Mrs. Helen Sikes of Virden, formerly of Jacksonville; and one brother: William Huber of Fredericksburg, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.

WARD, Everett C.; b: 15Feb1907, Brown Co., IL; d: 14Jan1994, Mt. Sterling, IL; bu: Hersman Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, IL; m: Wilma E. Perry on 19Dec1971 in Mt. Sterling, IL; fa: Sherman R. Ward; mo: Rella V. Reische. Wife preceded in death 31Mar1991. WWII Army vet. Survived by a sister-in-law: Mrs. Laura Ward of Mt. Sterling; five nieces: Wilma Behymer and Frances Busby, both of Mt. Sterling, Rita Pickinpaugh and Doris Howell, both of Quincy, and Betty Hester of Plymouth; and several grand nieces and nephews. Preceded by two brothers: Cletus and Merle.

WARD, Frances A. (Loring); b: 19Feb1917, Frederick, IL; d: 10Mar1989, Rushville, IL; bu: Rushville, IL; m: Raymond Ward on 14Jun1936 in Rushville, IL; fa: John Loring; mo: Katie Bell Herron. A resident of Rushville Il. Survived by her husband; a daughter: Donna Grafton of Rushville; a son: Donald Ward of Rushville; four grandchildren; two sisters: Edna Smedley and Kathryn Ward, both of Rushville; and a brother: Earl Loring of Canton. Preceded by a daughter: Sandra; two brothers; and a sister.

WARD, Frank L.; b: 2Oct1903, near Martinsburg, IL; d: 12Jan1995, near Pleasant Hill, IL; bu: Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, IL; m: Sylvia Howland on 1Feb1941 in Barry, IL; fa: George Franklin Ward; mo: Martha E. Goff. A resident of rural Pleasant Hill, IL Survived by his wife; five nephews; three nieces; and several cousins. Preceded by three brothers: Floyd, Lester, and Earl (in infancy) Ward; and one sister: Gertie Evans.

WARD, Frieda Mae (Yoakum); b: 12Feb1922, Chrisman, IL; d: 22Dec1995, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center); bu: Persinger Cemetery, south of Rushville, IL; m: Dale Eugene Ward (date and place not stated); fa: Earl H. Yoakum; mo: Nellie Olive Travis. Husband preceded in death 4Jun1975. A resident of Ripley, IL Survived by one son: Jim (wife, Julia) Ward of Mt. Sterling; one daughter: Mrs. Darin (Chris) Morrell of Ripley; eight grand and two step-grandchildren. Preceded by one sister in childhood.

WARD, Gertrude V. (Haskins); b: 28Sep1899, near Hull, IL; d: 1Dec1988, Barry, IL (Community Care Center); bu: Akers Chapel Cemetery, Hull, IL; m: Jiles E. Ward on 25Oct1917 in Hannibal, Mo.; fa: George L. Haskins; mo: Annie Caroline Wasson. Husband preceded in death 7Apr1952. A resident of Hull, IL Survived by four daughters: Eloise Bourque of Manhattan, Kansas, Lynette Parks of Starkville, Miss., Bette Ann Howick of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Awanacq Stauffer of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a son: Melvin Ward of Hull; 17 grand and 29 g-grandchildren. Preceded by two brothers and six sisters.

WARD, Harry; b: 24Jun1926, near Murrayville, IL; d: 11Feb1986, Jacksonville, IL; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: (not stated); fa: Lee Ward; mo: Pearl Stice. Survived by two sons: Sam Ward of Jerseyville and Harry James Dawdy of Belvedere; four daughters: Helen Jane Johnson of Love Park, Mary Louise Gilliam and Mary Lee Dawdy, both of Rockford, and Kathy Rucker of Janesville, WI; 15 grand and three g-grandchildren; a brother: William Ward of Eldred; two half-brothers: Ervin Whewell of Rushville and Leonard Whewell of Mt. Sterling; and one half-sister: Bernice Gunterman of Love Park.

WARD, Herbert Lloyd; b: 10Feb1918, Rushville, IL; d: 8Apr1991, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center); bu: Rushville, IL; m: Laura Marlene Hamilton on 18Oct1941 in St. Louis, Mo.; fa; Vern L. Ward; mo: Mary Emma Bell. Wife preceded in death 22Oct1982. A resident of Rushville Il. WWII Army vet. Survived by a son: Delbert Ward of Rushville; two daughters: Mrs. Jim (Linda) Crum of Beardstown and Mrs. Phillip (Kathleen) Wilson of Chatham; a brother: Gayle Ward of Rushville; one sister: June Hazlet of Pekin; 10 grand and three g-grandchildren.

WARD, Herman; b: 2Aug1903, Bainbridge, IL; d: 30Sep1994, Rushville, IL (Snyder Nursing Home); bu: Rushville, IL; m: Helen Thompson on 7Oct1925 in Rushville, IL; fa: Ezra A. Ward; mo: Ada Gregg. A resident of Rushville, IL Survived by his wife; one son: Stanley of LaPrairie; seven grand, 14 g-grandchildren and one g-g-grandchild; and two sisters: Mrs. Olive Drawve of Beardstown and Mrs. Gladys Wilmot of Rushville. Preceded by one son: Burdette Ward; one granddaughter: Paul Ward; two brothers: Bernard and Earl; and one sister: Viola Ward.

WARD, Herschel; b: 31Dec1914, Birksville, Ky.; d: 6Jul1994, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Dorothy Reynolds on 4Jun1938 in Bowling Green, Mo.; fa: George Ward; mo: Sarah Jones. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; three sons: Jim and Larry Ward, both of Jacksonville, and Ronald Ward of rural Arenzville; one daughter: Joann Richey of Greenfield; 10 grand and four g-grandchildren. Preceded by three brothers: Otis Ward, Delmar Ward and Homer Ward; and three sisters: Mattie Ward, Lillian Hoots and Julia Sitton.

WARD, Homer E.; b: 14Dec1896, Bainbridge, 'Schuyler Co., IL; d: 24Nov1979, Rushville, IL; bu: Rushville, IL; m: Sara C. Bradman on 4Jun1919 in Virginia, IL; fa: John A. Ward; mo: Katie Donaldson. A resident of Rushville. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Lyle (Clarice) Paisley of Springfield and Mrs. Francis (Eunice) Robbins of Rushville; eight grand and seven g-grandchildren. Preceded by a daughter and two sons.

WARD, Hubert Lee; b: 10Sep1913, Rockport, IL; d: 19Sep1996, Pittsfield, IL; bu: Samuel Taylor Cemetery, Rockport, IL; m: Helen Lucille Clinging in December, 1933 (place not stated); fa: Elmer Edmond Ward; mo: Adrian Sarah Lynch. Survived by his wife; two children: Mrs. Jerry (Helen Louise) Heavner of Pittsfield and Harriett Clary of Hannibal, Mo.; Juanita Robertson of New Athens, who was raised in the Ward home; a sister: Trula Cheek of Pittsfield; a brother: Everett Ward of Rushville; eight grand and 19 g-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded by Donald Clinging, whom he help raise.

WARD, J. Dale; b: 19Jul1896, Schuyler Co., IL; d: 11Aug1990, Beardstown, IL (St. Luke Care Center); bu: Persinger Cemetery, Rushville, IL; ; Mabel E. Wilson on 28Feb1921 in Quincy, IL; fa: James A. Ward; mo: Estella Persinger. Wife preceded in death 27Jun1988. A resident of Rushville, IL WWII Army vet. Survived by a sister: Irene Scott of Astoria; two grandchildren: Crystal Johnson and James Dale Ward, both of Mt. Sterling; one daughter-in-law: Frieda Ward of Rushville; and four g-grandchildren. Preceded by a son: Dale; one sister; and one brother.

WARD, Jack L.; b: 9Sep1943, Hillview, IL; d: 17Feb1988, Des Plaines, IL (Holy Family Hospital);bu: (not stated); m: Susan Oden on 20Nov1987, Eldred, IL; fa: Durward E. Ward; mo: Zella L. Mundy. A resident of Eldred, IL Air Force vet. Survived by his wife; his mother of White Hall; one step-son: Craig Lehr, at home; three sisters: Mrs. Everett (Doris) Clanton of Hillview, Mrs. Wayne (Mary Ann) Stewart of Good Hope and Mrs. Kendall (Carolyn) Coffman of Jacksonville; three brothers: Gilbert Ward of Lakeland, FL, Howard Ward of Conroe, Tex., and Bradley Ward of Springfield. Preceded by his father.

WARD, James Lawson, Sr.; b: 19Dec1913, Hannibal, Mo.; d: 16Jul1988, Quincy, IL (St. Mary's Hospital); bu: Griggsville, IL; m: Daraline Alexander on 4Jul1935 (place not stated); fa: Ernest Ward; mo: Carrie Roberts. A resident of the Illinois Veterans home, Quincy, IL; formerly of Griggsville. WWII Marine Crop vet. Survived by his wife at the Illinois Veterans Home; ;three sons: James Lawson Ward, Jr. of Griggsville, George Ernest Ward of Beaumont, CA, and Ronald Dean Ward of Hannibal, Mo.; two daughters: Mrs. Donald (Bonnie Jean) Horn of Kansas City, Mo.; 23 grand and 20 g-grandchildren. Preceded by two sons: Charles Lee Ward and Kenneth Ray Ward; one daughter: Wilda Buczrowski; and one grandson.

WARD, Jessie A. (Hood); b: 15Apr1892, Bainbridge, IL; d: 16May1982, Rushville (Culbertson Memorial Hospital); bu: Gillette Cemetery; m: Everett A. Ward on 28Sep1911 in Schuyler Co., IL; fa: Edward Hood; mo: Mary Lawler. Husband preceded in death 22Oct1971. Survived by three sons: Kenneth of Beardstown, Edward of Easton, and Albert of Rushville; two daughters: Mrs. Marjorie Lippman of Englewood, CA, and Mrs. James P. (Wilma) David of Rushville; 14 grand, 15 g-grand and 3 step-g-grandchildren; and one sister: Mrs. Clarence (Lucille) Bankus of Rushville. Preceded by one son, one sister, two brothers, one half-sister and three half-brothers.

WARD, John P. "Jack"; b: 12Oct1911, Elmira, N.Y.; d: 17Nov1989, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Ruth Marsh in 1940 (place not stated); fa: John Daniel Ward; mo: Mary Heib. Survived by his wife; three sons: John Daniel Ward of Washington, DC, Patrick M. Ward of Jacksonville, and Thomas M. Ward of Eau Claire, WI; two daughters: Gail Phipps of Burtonsville, Md., and Beth Ward of Jacksonville; six grandchildren; and a brother: William P. Ward of Syracuse, N.Y.

WARD, Joseph; b: 8Oct1897, Calhoun Co., IL; d: 5Jun1983, Hardin, IL (Calhoun Care Center); bu: Long Cemetery, Calhoun Co., IL; fa: Henry Ward; mo: Annie Zumwalt. A resident of Pleasant Hill, IL (Last of his immediate family))

WARD, Kate, (Loring); b: 17Mar1915, Frederick, IL; d: 2May1994, Rushville, IL (Culbertson Hospital); bu: Rushville, IL; m: Harold Ward on 20Oct1938 in Peoria, IL; fa: John Loring; mo: Katie Bell Herron. Husband preceded In death 22Dec1966. A resident of Rushville. Survived by four sons: Gary, Jerry, and Tim, all of Rushville, and Jim Ward of Beardstown; two daughters: Mrs. Wayne (Marilyn) Thomas and Mrs. Bob (Judy) Greer, both of Rushville; one sister: Edna Smedley of Rushville; 12 grand and seven g-grandchildren. Preceded by one daughter: Harriet L. Ward; one grandson; three brothers: Tom, Joe and Harry Loring; and two sisters: Mary Burns and France Ward.

WARD, Kenneth; b: 27May1908, Harts community, Morgan Co., IL; d: 26Nov1992, Florissant, MO (Americana Nursing home); bu: Murrayville, IL; m: Hazel Jean Blakeman on 2Jun1929 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Houston R. Ward; mo: Ada Alice Walker. A resident of Bethalto; formerly of Jacksonville,, IL WWII vet. Survived by his wife; one daughter: Donna Marie Pee of Bethalto; three sons: Harold Kenneth Ward of Florissant, MO, Chester Dean Ward of Davis and Charles Jean Ward of Houston, TX; nine grand and seven g-grandchildren; three sisters: Catherine Rogers of Heritage Estates, Winter Grove, FL., Helen Morrison of Winter Grove, FL, and Ruthie Fuller; and one brother: John Ward of Peoria. Preceded by one grandson, one brother, and one sister.

WARD, L. Merlene (Hamilton); b: 28May1917, Quincy, IL; d: 22Oct1982, Rushville, IL. (Culbertson Hospital); bu: Rushville,, IL; m: Lloyd Ward on 18Oct1941 in St. Louis, MO; fa: John Hamilton; mo: Edna Stuffings. A resident of rural Rushville, IL.

WARD, Leola J. (Erickson); b: 25Jun1922, Round Mountain, CA; d: 21May1986, Rushville,, IL (Culbertson Hospital); bu: Rushville, IL; m: Leslie Ward on 15Sep1942 in San Francisco, CA; fa: Sigurd Erickson; mo: Nellie Bidwell. A resident of rural Frederick, IL Survived by her husband; two sons: Richard of Frederick, and David of Chicago; one grandson; and two sisters: Mildred Beyschau and Maranel Thomas, both of Redding, CA Preceded by one brother.

WARD, Loretta Ruth (Riggal); b: 2Mar1917, Brooklyn, IL; d: 5Jul1994, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu: Beardstown, IL; m: Kenneth Ward on 24Dec1936 in Rushville, IL; fa: Charles Riggal; mo: Elizabeth Logsdon. A resident of Beardstown, IL Survived by her husband; one son: Jerry Ward of Lockport; one daughter: Betty Jones of Arenzville; one sister: Shirley Baker of Rushville; three granddaughters; one grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by one brother: Edwin Riggal; and two sisters: Lillian Terry and Esther DeWitt.

WARD, Louise L. (Sieber); b: 13Sep1903, Jacksonville, IL; d: 21Aug1996, White Hall, IL (North American Nursing Home); bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Russell John Ward on 22May1922 (place not stated); fa: Edward T. Sieber; mo: Lillian DeOrnellas. Husband preceded in death in December, 1956. A resident of Jacksonville. Survived by three daughters: Louise Jumper of rural Jacksonville, Mary Agans of Decatur, and Carolyn Borst of Jefferson City, MO; five sons: Manuel Ward, Robert Ward, and Francis Ward, all of Jacksonville, Alfred Ward of Seneca and Walter Ward of Pittsfield; several grand, g-grand and g-g-grandchildren; and a sister: Katherine Mayes of White Hall. Preceded by three sons: Roy, John and Russell Ward; a brother: Gebhardt Sieber; and a sister: Bernice Chynoweth.

WARD, Mabel E. (Wilson); b: 10May1900, Industry, IL; d: 27Jun1988, Rushville, IL; bu: Persinger Cemetery, Rushville, IL; m: J. Dale Ward on 26Feb1921 in Quincy, IL; fa: Price Wilson; mo: Eugena Gorsuch. Survived by her husband; one daughter-in-law: Frieda Ward of Rushville; two grand and five g-grandchildren. Preceded by one son: Dale; one sister; and two brothers.

WARD, Major; b: 1Jul1916, Schuyler Co., IL; d: 19Jul1983, Rushville, IL; bu: Rushville, IL; m: Sara M. Lee on 1Mar1942 in Rushville Il.; fa: Vail H. Ward; mo: Clara Ritchey. WWII Navy vet. Survived by his wife; two sisters: Mrs. Paul (Dorothy) Taylor and Mrs. William (Roberta) McClelland, both of Rushville. Preceded by a brother

WARD, Marie F. (Butler); b: 7Feb1907, Mason Co., IL; d: 8Aug1985, Canton, IL (Graham Hospital); bu: Snicarte Cemetery, Mason Co., IL; m: Arthur S. Ward on 28Aug1922 in Pittsfield, IL; fa: William C. Butler; mo: Catherine Lippert. Husband preceded in death 27Aug1974. A resident of rural Bath, IL Survived by four daughters: Wanda Richardson of Bath, Laura Belle Daniels of Kilbourne, Alice Neuschwanger of Mt. Carroll and Verda Annette Flowers of Laura; four sons: Charles of Peoria, Wayland of Trivoili, William and Arthur J., both of Bath; 24 grand, 7 step-grand, 24 g-grand and 11 step-g-grandchildren; and a sister: Irene Fletcher of Bath. Preceded by four brothers, two grandchildren and two g-grandchildren.

WARD, Merle E.; b: 2Feb1904, Brown Co., IL; d: 6Apr1991, Mt. Sterling, IL; bu: Hersman Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, IL; m: Laura J. McCoy on 24Dec1924 in Mt. Sterling, IL; fa: Sherman R. Ward; mo: Rella V. Reische. Survived by his wife; three daughters: Mrs. LeeRoy (Wilma) Behymer of Mt. Sterling and Mrs. Harold (Rita) Pickinpaugh and Mrs. John (Doris) Howell, both of Quincy; one brother: Everett Ward of Mt. Sterling; eight grand, two step-grand and 13 g-grandchildren. Preceded by one brother: J. Cletus.

WARD, Michael; b: 4Mar1946, Jacksonville, IL; d: 20Mar1996, Chapin, IL; bu: Concord, IL; fa: John Ward; mo: Lottie Fitzpatrick. A resident of Chapin. Survived by his mother of Chapin. Preceded by his father.

WARD, Myrtle H. (Illman) Cunningham; b: 1Jan1895, Schuyler Co., IL; d: 4Feb1996, Rushville, IL; bu: Rushville, IL; m: 1) James Cunningham on 18Nov1914 in Schuyler Co., IL; and 2) Ralph Ward on 11Dec1971 in Schuyler Co., IL; fa: Charles A. Illman; mo: Catherine Rinehart. 1st husband preceded in death 16Jan1964; 2nd 16Aug1979. A resident of Rushville. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Wayne (Virginia) Wheelhouse and Josephine Constable, both of Rushville; one step-son: Lyle Ward of Downers Grove; three step-daughters: Mrs. Cline (Sara) Logsdon of Canton, MO, Mrs. Gale (Joan) Hanning of Rushville and Mrs. Russell (Carole) Wells of Roodhouse; five grand, 10 g-grand, three g-g-grandchildren; and several step-grand, g-grand and g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by one step-son: Wendall Ward; one grandson: James Michael Redshaw; two step-grandchildren: Rex and Rebecca Trone; four brothers: George, Clarence, Frank and Ora Illman; and five sisters: Edna Huffman, Mary Cecil, Minnie Persinger, her twin, Mabel Crawford, and Lillian McCarthy.

WARD, Ralph K.; b: 23Aug1894, Schuyler Co., IL; d: 16Aug1979, Rushville, IL; bu: Rushville, IL; m: 1) Mary Alice Simpson in 1914; and 2) Myrtle Cunningham in December 1971 (places not stated); James Ward; mo: Estella Persinger. 1st wife preceded in death in 1971. Survived by his wife; these children: Lyle of Canton, Wendell of Clarksville, IN, Mrs. Jerry (Carole) Tyson and Mrs. Gale (Joan) Hanning, both of Rushville, and Mrs. Cline (Sara) Logsdon of Canton, MO; two step-daughters: Virginia Wheelhouse and Josephine Morrell, both of Rushville; 15 grand, five step-grandchildren and many g-g-grandchildren; two sisters and a brother: Betty Egbert of Frederick, Irene Scott of Browning, and Dale Ward of Ripley.

WARD, Roger L.; b: 9Apr1955, Jacksonville, IL; d: 10Jul1978, near Centralia, IL; bu: (not stated); m: Joan Beck on 19Nov1977 (place not stated); fa: Ralph L. Ward; mo: Bernice Vasey. A resident of Jacksonville, IL Survived by his wife; his parents; and a sister: Patricia Ward of rural Jacksonville.

WARD, Roscoe "Rod"; b: 14Oct1915, Cass Co., IL; d: 25Jun1979, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Yatesville Cemetery; fa: Almus Ward; mo: Della Shortridge. Survived by his mother: Della Dickerson of Jacksonville; a brother: Russell of Jacksonville and a sister: Mae Fisher of Springfield. Preceded by a brother.

WARD, Roy Lee; b: 5May1931, Jacksonville, IL; d: 1Jan1992, Jacksonville; bu: Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL; m: Phyllis Willner on 7Aug1954 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Russell John Ward; mo: Louise Lena Sieber. Korean War Army vet. Survived by his wife; his mother of Jacksonville; three sons: David of Jacksonville, Lee, with the Army in Colorado, and Johnny, with the Army in Germany; one daughter: Mrs. Don (Sharon) Dixon of Oakford; seven grandchildren; five brothers: Manuel and Robert Ward, both of Jacksonville, Francis of Murrayville, Alfred of Plainfield, and Walter Ward of Barry; three sisters: Louise Jumper of Jacksonville, Mary Ann Agans of Decatur, and Carolyn Borst of Jefferson City, MO; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by his father; an infant son: Stephen; and two brothers.

WARD, Samuel Earl; b: 31Oct1910, Sylvan Grove, KS; d: 10Aug1995, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu: (not stated); m: Anna Mae Wise (date and place not stated); fa: Samuel James Ward; mo: Della Books. Wife preceded in death. A resident of Alamo, Texas. Survived by a son: James Ward of Lockhart, Texas; a foster son: Richard Mackey of Wichita, KS; one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; a niece; a great-niece; and a sister.

WARD, Sara C. (Bradman); b: 27Feb1896, Schuyler Co., IL; d: 25Feb1988, Beardstown, IL (Myers Nursing Home); bu: Rushville, IL; m: Homer E. Ward on 4Jun1919 in Virginia, IL; fa: Arthur Bradman; o: Zoe Lawler. Husband preceded in death 24Nov1979. A resident of Rushville, IL Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Lyle (Clarice) Paisley of Springfield and Mrs. Francis (Eunice) Robbins of Rushville; eight grand and 11 g-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson; one sister: Mrs. Emma Phillips of Rushville; three nieces and three nephews. Preceded by one daughter and two sons.

WARD, Sara (Lee); b: 24Jan1917, Schuyler Co., IL; d: 13May1988, Rushville, IL; bu: Rushville, IL; m: Major Ward on 1Mar1942 in Rushville, IL; fa: Roy Lee; mo: Ruth Stover. Husband preceded in death 19Jul1983. A resident of Rushville. Survived by a niece: Mrs. Loraena Boyer of Chicago. Preceded by a brother: Stover Lee.

WARD, Shirley L. (Bellomy); b: 28Nov1926, Frederick, IL; d: 1Feb1977, Lincoln, IL (Memorial Hospital); bu: Messerer Cemetery, near Frederick, IL; m: Donald Ward on 1May1946 in Frederick, IL; fa: Glenn Bellomy; mo: Anna Park. A resident of Mason City, IL Survived by her husband; a son: Niles Ward; and a daughter: Mrs. Joe (Janet) Zimmerman, both of Sherman; hand her grandmother: Margaret Bellomy of South Holland, IL

WARD, Viola B.; b: 3Apr1895, Bainbridge, Schuyler Co., IL; d: 29Sep1979, Rushville, IL.; bu: Rushville, IL; fa: Ezra Ward; mo: Ada Gregg. Survived by two sisters: Olive Drawve and Gladys Wilmot; and one brother: Herman Ward, all of Rushville. Preceded by two brothers: Earl and Bernard.

WARD, Wilma E. (Perry); b: 25Sep1902, Cooperstown, IL; d: 31Mar1991, Mt. Sterling, IL; m: Everett C. Ward on 19Dec1971 (place not stated); fa: Edmond Perry; mo: Melinda Brewer. Survived by her husband and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by three brothers and two sisters.

WARD, Zella Leslie (McAdams); b: 17Jan1916, Hillview, IL; d: 25Jun1990, White Hall, IL; bu: White Hall, IL; m: Durward Ward on 31Aug1932 in Hillview, IL; fa: Howard McAdams; mo: Arla Mundy. Husband praeceded in death 3Mar1980. A resident of White Hall. Survived by three daughters: Mrs. Everett (Doris) Clanton of Hillview, Mrs. Wayne (Mary Ann) Stewart of Good Hope, and Mrs. Kendall (Carolyn Lou) Coffman of Jacksonville; three sons: Gilbert R. Ward of Lakeland, FL, Howard W. Ward of Conroe, TX, and Brad A. Ward of White Hall; 11 grand and 11 g-grandchildren. Preceded by a son: Jack Ward.

WARDELL, Jess; b: 15Sep1904, Missouri; d: 18Jul1982, Springfield, IL (Memorial Hospital); bu: Ashland, IL; m: Nannie Stewart (date and place not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). Wife preceded in death in 1978. A resident of Talulla, IL Survived by a daughter: Gladys Barnett of Lockpot; 23 grand and 11 g-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law: Millie Dugger of Springfield and Ruby Wardell of Jacksonville; two brothers: Lewis of Phoenix, AZ and Maurice of Kalamazoo, MI. Preceded by four children.

WARDELL, Maurice E.; b: 28Feb1920, Schuyler Co., IL; d: 22Feb1989, Rushville, IL. (Snyder's Vaughn-Have Nursing Home); bu: Palm Cemetery, west of Rushville, IL.; m: Violet Wust on 5May1946 in Lewistown, IL; fa: Harry Wardell; mo: Bertha Giddings. A resident of Industry, IL Survived by his wife; a son: Kermit of Woodridge; five daughters: Maruine Bartlett of Industry, Alma Zahner of Peoria, Sandra Johnson of Galesburg, Rose Nolan of Amarillo, Texas, and Bonnie Williams of Prairie Grove, AR; eight grandchildren; five brothers: Frank of Ellisville, Harlan "Felix" of CA, Hereschel of Holliday, FL, Lyle of Smithfield, and Willard of Morris; and a sister: Vera Boyd of Canton. Preceded by two granddaughters.

WARDELL, Milburn B.; b: 26Jun1912, Schuyler Co., IL; d: 6Nov1986, Peoria, IL (St. Francis Hospital); bu Rushville, IL; m: Rose J. Jett on 28Feb1933 in Virginia, IL; fa: Lester Wardell; mo: Ada Reische. A resident of Manito; formerly of Rushville. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; and one daughter: Carol Wardell of WY, IL

WARDELL, Wanda (Coulson); b: 13Oct1908, Lebanon, Indiana; d: 31Jul1983, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu: Beardstown, IL; m: William T. Wardell on 1Jul1957 in Elton, MD; fa: Samuel Coulson; mo: Sarah Crick. A resident of Beardstown, IL Survived by her husband; a daughter-in-law: Vicki Foster; a granddaughter: Jacky Smith of Little Silver, N.J.; two g-grandchildren; three sisters: Carmen Swindell of Detroit, Mich., Ellen McMullen of Indianapolis, IN, and Marguerite Hatchet of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by a son and a brother.

WARDELL, William T.; b: 14Sep1921, Cooperstown, IL; d: 10Feb1984, Beardstown, IL; bu: Beardstown, IL; m: Wanda Coulson on 1Jul1957 in Elkton, MD; fa: Charles E. Wardell; mo: Elizabeth Black. Wife preceded in death 31Jul1983. Survived by three sisters: Mrs. Vera Becker and Mrs. Thelma Vincent, both of Beardstown, and Mrs. Lucille Caruso of Scottsdale, AZ; a brother: C. L. Wardell of Fulton; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by two sisters.

WARDEN, Charles "Babe"; b: 17Apr1909, Beardstown, IL; d: 19Dec1996, Macomb, IL (Heartland Nursing Home); bu: Beardstown, IL; m: Beulah Smith on 19Feb1934 in Virginia, IL; fa: John T. Warden; mo: Anna Laura DeSpain. A resident of Frederick; formerly of rural Beardstown. Survived by his wife; six daughters: Shirley Dawson of Meredosia, Jean Hance of Beardstown, Joyce Warden of Glenarm, Janice Knowles of Macomb, Kathy Vermillion of Beardstown, and Lisa A. Turke of Macomb; three sons: Jojhn T. of Beardstown, Richard L. of Lugoff, S.C., and Michael S. of Springfield; one sister: Martha Mason of Beardstown; 22 grand and 17 g-grandchildren. Preceded by three sisters, eight brothers, one daughter: Virginia; and two sons: Larry and Ronnie.

WARDEN, Edwin "Sonny"; b: 27Jul1935, Beardstown, IL; d: 2Dec1990, rural Beardstown, IL; bu: Beardstown, IL; : Margaret Gustafson on 24Nov1984 in Beardstown, IL; fa: Edwin Warden; mo: Elizabeth Mayes. Survived by h is wife; four sons: Leslie Warden of Auburn, Tracy Warden of Chandlerville, Loren Vinson Warden of Wylie, Texas, and Jeff Warden of Lake Elsinora, CA; two daughters: Dawn Crook of Rushville and Melody Estes of Springfield; two step-children: Larry Surratt and Kiley Easley, both of Beardstown; several grandchildren; one half-sister: Linda Sikes of Beardstown; and three half-brothers: Bernard Coil, Vernon Coil and David Coil, all of Beardstown. Preceded by his father; his step-father: Noah Francis Coil; and one daughter: Rhonda Charlene Warden.

WARDEN, James; b: 29Nov1904, Hodgenville, Ky.; d: 18Jul1984, Beardstown, IL; bu: Beardstown, IL; m: Mary Irene Goodin on 4Apr1924 in Virginia, IL; fa: John T. Warden; mo: Anna (surname not stated). A resident of rural Beardstown, IL Survived by his wife and the following children: Robert Warden, Arthur Warden, Darlene Warden, Mrs. Harry (Joan) Thurman and Mrs. Leslie (Evelyn) Taylor, all of Beardstown; 11 grand and nine g-grandchildren; four brothers: William Warden of Beardstown, Charles Warden of Frederick, Raymond Warden of Virginia and Theodore Warden of Youngstown, AZ; and three sisters: Laura Baldwin and Hazel Powell, both of St. Louis, MO, and Bertha Mason of Beardstown. Preceded by a grandson, four brothers, and a sister.

WARDEN, Marty; b: 27Jan1968, Beardstown, IL; d: 9Sep1981, Beardstown, IL; bu: Beardstown, IL.; fa: Robert James Warden; mo: Peggy Gossage. Survived by his parents; a brother: Pete Warden; two sisters: Theresa Warden and Penny Deloche, all of Beardstown; two nieces; one nephew; numerous aunts and uncles; paternal grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. James Warden of South Beardstown Drainage District; and maternal grandmother: Mrs. Amelia Gossage of Rushville. Preceded by his maternal grandfather: Sam Gossage.

WARDEN, Raymond Leslie, Sr.; b: 1Apr1917, Beardstown, IL; d: 23Jun1995, Rushville, IL. (Culbertson Hospital); bu: Beardstown, IL; m: Ann Lee Price on 22Nov1935 in Hannibal, MO; fa: John T. Warden; mo: Anna E. DeSpain. A resident of rural Virginia, IL Survived by his wife; two sons: Raymond L., Jr. (wife, Marilyn) of Virginia and Gerald D. (wife, Suzie) of Beardstown; one daughter: Barbara Ann Collins of Virginia; one brother: Charles Warden of Beardstown; one sister: Bertha Mason of rural Beardstown; seven grand and three g-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by six brothers: Ted, James, William, Barney, Edwin and Ralph Warden; and three sisters: Laura Baldwin, Hazel Powell and Mamie Schoklund.

WARDEN, Sara O. (Sandridge); b: 11Jun1986, Rushville, IL (Culbertson Hospital); bu: Beardstown, IL; m: William T. Warden on 23Oct1953 in Mississippi; fa: Fritz Sandridge; mo: Florence (surname not stated). A resident of Beardstown, IL Survived by her husband; one brother: Dean Sandridge of Canton; and one aunt of Battle Creek, MI. Preceded by her parents.

WARDEN, William T.; b: 6Nov1899, Raywick, Ky.; d: 7ar1994, Beardstown, IL; bu: Beardstown, IL; m: 1) Marie Carnahan; and 2) Olive Sandridge (dates and places not stated); fa: John T. Warden; mo: Anna DeSpain. Both wives preceded in death; 2nd in 1986. WWII Army vet. Survived by two brothers: Raymond Warden of Virginia and Charles Warden of Frederick; and two sisters: Hazel Powell of St. Louis and Bertha Mason of Beardstown. Preceded by six brothers and two sisters.

WARDLE, Clara (Asplind); b: 30Jun1901, Alma, N.M.; d: 28Jan1993, Eugene, Ore. (Cascade Manor Nursing Home); bu: Roberts Cemetery, north of Woodson, IL; m: Cyril Wardle (date and place not stated); fa: Frank Asplind; mo: Allie Vingo. Husband preceded in death 30Nov1971. A resident of Eugene, Ore.; formerly of Morgan Co., IL Survived by a nephew and a niece-in-law: LaVerne Wardle of Bluffs. Preceded by three sisters and a brother.

WARDLE, Cyril "Don", Sr.; b: 28Aug1918, Jacksonville, IL; d: 1Jan1983, Buffs, IL; bu: St. Paul's Cemetery; m: Laverne Dickins on 19Mar1947 in Gulfport, MS.; fa: Oswald A. Wardle; mo: Ruth Megginson. Air Force vet. Survived by his wife; three daughters: Diana L. Hults of Springfield, Denise A. Swain of Houston, TX, and Sharon K. Hart of Darien, Conn.; a son: Cyril D. Wardle, Jr. of Milwaukee; five grandchildren; and two sisters: Irene Dowland of Springfield and Velma McClintock of Alton. Preceded by an infant son. {Note: At the time this extract was being prepared, the following article was noticed in the local newspaper, dated 26Aug2007 � "Bluffs � Laverne Wardle will celebrate her 80th birthday this week. She was born Aug. 29, 1927, near Bluffs, the daughter of Alvin and Irene Dickens. She married Cyril "Don" Wardle, Sr. on March 19, 1947. Mrs. Wardle has four children: Cyril "Don" Wardle, Jr., Diana Rapaport, Denise McQuinn, and stepdaughter, Sharon Hart."}

WARDLE, Ruth May (Tucker) Sheptenko; b: 12May1903, Roodhouse, IL; d: 10Feb1982, Belleville, IL (St. Elizabeth Hospital); bu: Manchester, IL; m: 1) Arthur Sheptenko on 9Jun1925 (place not stated); and 2) Oswald Wardle (date and place not stated); fa: Charles A. Tucker; mo: Fannie Allen. Both husband preceded in death. A former resident of Jacksonville, IL Survived by three daughters: Ruth Usnick of Union City, CA, Irene Dowland of Springfield, and Velma McClintock of Alton; and one son: Cyril D. Wardle, Sr. of Bluffs; eight grand and nine g-grandchildren; two brothers: Allen Steele of St. Petersburg, FL and James Tucker of Brookfield; and one sister: Frances Kares of Sarasota, FL

WARE, Claude R.; b: 30Sep1903, Blue Mound, IL; d: 7Jul1983, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Mackville Cemetery, Atwood, IL; m: 1) Dorothy E. Smith in 1928; and 2) Dorothy Bartelheim in 1965 (places not stated); fa: George W. Ware; mo: Grace M. Doner. 1st wife preceded in death in 1928. A resident of rural Leland Lake, Jacksonville, IL Survived by his wife; three sons; Richard, Jon and William Ware, all of Jacksonville; one sister: Helen Bishenauer of Daytona Beach, FL; eight grand and five g-grandchildren.

WARE, Dorothy (Bartelheim); b: 23Feb1927, near Chapin, IL; d: 22Jan1991, St. Louis, MO (Barnes Hospital); bu: Mackville Cemetery, Atwood, IL; m: Claude R. Ware on 14Oct1965, Litchfield, IL; fa: Albert H. Bartelheim; mo: Nora Weber. Husband preceded in death 7Jul1983. A resident of Leland Lake, Jacksonville, IL Survived by three step-sons: Richard, Jon and William, all of Jacksonville; eight grand and five g-grandchildren; two brothers: Virgil H. Bartelheim of Jacksonville and Norman E. Bartelheim of Beardstown; and a half-brother: Leland A. Bartelheim of Redondo Beach, CA

WARE, Maysel E. (Jones); b: 9Jun1930, Tuscola, IL; d: 9Oct1985, Springfield, IL; bu: Island Grove, IL; m: Richard Ware on 22May1949 in Ottawa, IL; fa: Homer P. Jones; mo: Ruetta Milstead. A resident of Jacksonville, IL Survived by her husband; her mother of Arthur; two sons: James Ware and Robert Ware, both of Jacksonville; one daughter: Mrs. Daniel (Vicki) Brooks of Freeport; two sisters: Ada Hammett of Stuart, FL and Neil (Lynn) Statzer of Tuscola; and five grandchildren. Preceded by her father and one brother.

WARFORD, James R.; b: 14Jan1932, Jerseyville, IL; d: 6Feb1993, Alton, IL (Hospital); bu: Oak Grove Cemetery, Jerseyville, IL; m: Gwenda Hughes on 8Sep1950 in Pocahontas, AR; fa: Rufus Warford; mo: Irene Perdun. A resident of Grafton, IL Survived by his wife; his mother of Philadelphia, MS; four daughters: Vicky Blackorby of Columbus,OH, Penny Jarman and Terri Madson, both of Grafton, and Barbara Kahal of Carrollton; three sons: James Warford, Jr. of Fieldon, Tom Warford of Grafton, and Clint Warford of Jerseyville; 20 grandchildren; and two sisters: Thelma Peabody of Chatham and Donna Cole of Philadelphia, MS. Preceded by his father and one granddaughter.

WARGA, John J.; b: 4Apr1903, Plattsmouth, NE.; d: 4Oct1977, Jacksonville Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Pauline Agnes Smith in 1937 at Jacksonville, IL; fa: John A. Warga; mo: Josephine Svatek. Survived by his wife; two sons: John E. and Reginald P. of Jacksonville; one grandchild; three sisters: Josephine Egan and Rose Rauber of Omaha, NE., and Anastasia Bitner of Plattsmouth, NE.; and a brother: James of Plattsmouth, NE. Preceded by six brothers and one sister.

WARGA, Pauline A. (Smith); b: 24Jul1908, east of Woodson, IL; d: 22Nov1994, Pittsfield, IL (Illini Hospital); bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: John J. Warga in 1937 at Jacksonville, IL; fa: Charles Smith; mo: Susan Fitzsimmons. Husband preceded in death in 1977. A resident of Jacksonville, IL Survived by two sons: John E. (wife, Julia) Warga and Reginald Warga, both of Jacksonville; two grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Preceded by one brother: Harold Smith.

WARNER, Arthur G.; b: 19Nov1904, Colfax, McClain Co., IL; d: 1Jul1987, Pittsfield, IL; bu: Green Pond Cemetery, Pearl, IL; m: Sadie Anna Marie Lemon on 17May1930 in Chicago, IL; fa: Andrew Warner; mo: Maria Shatto. Wife preceded in death in 1968. A resident of Pittsfield, IL Survived by a sister: Viola Watson of Assumption, IL; one step-daughter: Josephine Grieve of Keans Canyon, AZ; one step-son: Richard Petty of Winchester, TN; one foster son: Michael Keith of Parsippany, NJ; and several nieces and nephews.

WARNER, George Luther; b: 12Feb1901, Cass Co., IL; d: 31Dec1977, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, IL; m: (not stated); fa: George Warner; mo: Anna Collins. A resident of Virginia, IL Survived by a daughter: Margaret Ann Warner of Chicago; two sisters: Mrs. Mary Armstrong of Virginia and Mrs. Florence Taylor of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews.

WARNER, Harriett Mae (Dolbeare); b: 30Sep1892, Hadley, Pike Co., IL; d: 17Aug1992, Bakersfield, CA; bu: Griggsville, IL; m: Frank Benson Warner on 22Nov1919 in Princeton, IL; fa: Edward Hall Dolbeare; mo: Delia Yerion. Husband preceded in death 18Nov1934. A resident of Bakersfield; formerly of Pike Co., IL Survived by one son: Frank Warner of CA; one granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by six sisters: Florence Lorena Ingalls, Minnie Myrtle Brown, Mary Edna Lucas, Lula Perle Cadwell, Nora Ellen Phenneger and Helen Lucille Higbee.

WARNER, Mildred (Samuell); b: 4Oct1908, Cass Co., IL; d: 5Apr1983, Arlington Heights, IL (Americana Health Center); bu: Mt. Olive Cemetery; m: (not stated); fa: Andrew Samuell; mo: Sallie Campbell. Survived by one daughter: Margaret M. Warner of Palatine; two sisters: Glenna Eacret and Mrs. Richard (Gladys) Hudspeth, both of Petersburg. Preceded by three brothers and one sister.

WARNER, Thelma (Armour); b: 23Feb1906, Kinderhook, IL; d: 31May1991, Pittsfield, IL; bu: Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry, IL; m: Walter Warner on 4Sep1924 in Pittsfield, IL; fa: Oler P. Armour; mo: Minnie Hammond. Husband preceded in death 7Jun1971. A former resident of New Canton, IL Survived by one daughter: Virginia Woltering of Ottawa; two grandsons: Dana Allensworth of Arab, Ala., and Gerry Woltering of Versailles; two g-grandchildren and one g-g-grandchild. Preceded by one brother: Charles Armour.

WARRELL, George M.; b: 21Jan1904, Old Berlin, IL; d: 22Feb1995, White Hall, IL; bu: White Hall, IL; m: Gladys Anthony on 1Aug1926 in White Hall, IL; fa: George Warrell; mo: Bessie Pearl Reagor. Wife preceded in death 11Aug1990. Survived by three daughters: Mrs. Carl (Betty Lucille) Kassahn of Aurora, CO, Mrs. Tony (Joyce Ann) Franco of Lebanon, IN, and Georgia Lee Nash of White Hall; a half-sister: Clarice Irene Burg of Stock Port, OH; five grand and five g-grandchildren. Preceded by a son: David Anthony Warrell.

WARRELL, Gladys L. (Anthony); b: 2Feb1908, White Hall, IL; d: 11Aug1990, Carrollton, IL (Boyd Hospital); bu: White Hall, IL.; m: George Warrell on 1Aug1926 in White Hall, IL; fa: James Leroy Anthony; mo: Nelson Daisy Chandler. A resident of White Hall, IL Survived by her husband; three daughters: Mrs. Carl (Betty) Kassahn of Aurora, CO, Mrs. Tony (Joyce) Franco of Lebanon, IN, and Georgia Nash of White Hall; five grandchildren: Rod Nash of Springfield, Stephanie Nash of Jacksonville, James David Nash of White Hall, Richard Franco of Leesburg, IN, and George Paul Franco of Lebanon, IN; and one g-grandson: Richard Franco. Preceded by a son: David Warrell; one sister; and one brother.

WARREN, Fred H.; b: 18Apr1897, Perry, IL; d: 24Jul1995, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Wilson Cemetery, Perry, IL; m: Louise E. Durbin on 11Sep1922 in Perry, IL; fa: Raymond Warren; mo: Sarah Akin. Survived by his wife; two granddaughters: Mrs. Gerald (Lori Ann) Beck of Jacksonville and Mrs. Mike (Julie) Alexander of Old Hickory, TN; one g-grandson; and one daughter-in-law: Barbara Cauthon. Preceded by one son: Robert Warren; and one brother: Louis Warren.

WARREN, Helen Catherine (Sharp); b: 23Aug1908, Salem, IL; d: 7Feb1984, Jacksonville, IL (Convalescent Center); bu: Philadelphia, MS.; m: W. H. Warren on 23Dec1933 in Hannibal, MO; fa: W. A. Sharp; mo: Mary Elizabeth Ellis. Husband preceded in death in 1960. A resident of the Roodhouse and Winchester, IL area. Survived by a son: Mitchell Warren of Knoxville, TN; a grandson: Mitchell, Jr. of Louisville, NE.; one sister: Mary DeSpain of Winchester; two brothers: Charles Sharp of Winchester and Bud Sharp of Tuckerman, AR; and a half-brother: Lemuel DeWitt of Springfield.

WARREN, John Ellis; b: 22Oct1897, Swan, MO; d: 4May1984, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Nora Hobbs on 1Feb1922 (place not stated); fa: Erastis G. Warren; mo: Meda Mae Middleton. A resident of rural Jacksonville, IL Survived by his wife; a son: Vernon Warren of Branson, MO; a daughter: Mrs. Howard (Maxine) Smith of rural Jacksonville; three grand and two g-grandchildren; and two sisters: Ethel Gibson of Hollister, MO, and Gladys Case of Garrison, MO Preceded by a daughter and five brothers.

WARREN, Louise E. (Durbin); b: 15Apr1902, Pike Co., IL; d: 28Jul1995, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Wilson Cemetery, Perry, IL; fa: William Durbin; mo: Minnie Thompson. Husband preceded in death 24Jul1995. A resident of Jacksonville. Survived by two granddaughters: Mrs. Gerald (Lori Ann) Beck of Jacksonville and Mrs. Mike (Julie) Alexander of Old Hickory, TN; one g-grandson; and one daughter-in-law: Barbara Cauthon. Preceded by one son: Robert Warren; and several brothers and sisters.

WARREN, Louise Isabell (Roberts); b: 15Jul1887, Knox Co., MO; d: 28May1979, Hannibal, MO (St. Elizabeth Hospital); bu: West Cemetery, Pittsfield, IL; m: James Lloyd Warren on 15Aug1915 )place not stated); fa: Felix Roberts; mo: Alice Mason. Husband preceded in death in January, 1970. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Charles (Dorothy) David of Baylis; and a son: Lawrence Albert Warren of Chicago; 17 grand and g-grandchildren. Preceded by one son and one sister.

WARREN, Nora B. (Hobbs); b: 3Sep1901, Taneyville, MO; d: 12Jan1995, Winchester, IL (Scott County Nursing Home); bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: John Ellis Warren on 1Feb1922 in Forsyth, MO; fa: Lorenzo Dow Hobbs; mo: Alice Caudill. Husband preceded in death 4May1984. A resident of Woodson, IL Survived by one son: Vernon Warren of Kimberling, MO; three grand and three g-grandchildren; two sisters: Golda Floyd of Washington state and Fern Wood of Ozark, MO Preceded by two daughters: Maxine Smith and Erma Jean Warren; and several brothers and sisters.

WARREN, Robert K.; b: 11Jul1948, Chula, MO; d: 18Jul1994, Peoria, IL (Proctor Hospital); bu: Lutheran Cemetery, Peoria, IL; m: Mary Jane Henderson on 8Jun1975 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Beryl Warren; mo: Marie Rottman. A resident of Peoria, IL Survived by his wife; his mother of Meadville, MO; three sons: Jeremy P., Andrew L., and Nicholas R., all at home; three brothers: Farrel of Meadville, MO, Larry of Brookfield, MO, and Don of Trenton, Mo; and two sister: Shirley Winters of Kansas City, KS and Sheryl Warren-Martin of Las Vegas. Preceded by his father.

WARREN, Rosalyn Ann (Nunes); b: 17Jun1932, Jacksonville, IL; d: 12Dec1985, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville Il.; m: Joseph Warren on 8Feb1969 (place not stated); fa: Milford Nunes; mo: Bertha Cox. A resident of Petersburg, IL Survived by her husband. Preceded by two brothers.

WARREN, Vincent; b: 22Feb1889, near Bath Il.; d: 4Aug1978, Baton Rouge, LA (Golden Age Nursing Home); bu: Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery, north of Chandlerville, IL; m: Ursula McLin (date and place not stated); fa: James Warren; mo: Amy Howorth. Wife preceded in death. A resident of Batron Rouge, LA; formerly of Bath, IL; Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Betty Matthews of Baton Rouge and Mrs. Janet Simons of Elkhart, WI; 13 grand and 14 g-grandchildren; and one sister: Mrs. Elsie Houseworth of Mason City.

WARRINGTON, Nettie (Ayers); b: 21Apr1895, Camden Township, Schuyler Co., IL; d: 3Jun1985, Morton, IL (Terrace Nursing Home); bu: Marlow Cemetery, Camden, Ill.; m: Squire Warrington in August, 1913 at Rushville, IL; fa: James Ayers; mo: Hester Beightol. Husband preceded in death 29Apr1973. A resident of Morton, IL Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Willard (Marjorie) Vail of Washington; a son: Challis Warrington of Peoria; four grand and eight g-grandchildren. Preceded by two sisters and a brother.

WARRUM, Ellena L. (Carlton); b: 23Dec1915, Maxwell, IN; d: 25Mar1995, Bradenton, FL (Blake Hospital); bu: Park Cemetery, Greenfield, IL; m: Granville M. Warrum on 8Oct1936 (place not stated);; fa: Marshall D. Carlton; mo: Bessie Mae Kaster. A resident of Sun City Center, FL. Survived by her husband; one son: Dallas (wife, Elaine) Warrum of Jacksonville; two granddaughters; and one brother: Carlton of Greenfield, IN Preceded by a sister: Anabell Hine; and a brother: Rextal Carlton.

WARTON, Fern (Kennedy); b: 21Aug1906, Griggsville Il.; d: 30Sep1984, Pittsfield, IL (Illini Hospital); bu: Griggsville, IL.; m: John Warton on 9Nov1937 in Quincy, IL; fa: Delbert Kennedy; mo: Lula Bonnett. Husband preceded in death 17Nov1973. A resident of Griggsville Il. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Lawrence (Mary Jane) Copps of Pittsfield, and Mrs. Gay Elmer (Carole) Williamson of Griggsville; four grandchildren; six sisters: Mrs. Charles (Lucy) Wade, Mrs. Elwin (Mildred) Linton and Mrs. Delbert (Rosalee) Sleight, all of Griggsville, Mrs. Ralph (Margaret) Sargent and Mrs. Charles (Nina) Birch, both of Pittsfield, and Mrs. Eric (Dorothy) Johnson of Laramie, WY; three brothers: John of Perry, Earl of Pittsfield, and Chuck of Alton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by one son and one brother.

WASHBURN, Ann (Thon); b: 5Apr1902, New Berlin, IL; d: 22May1984, Springfield, IL (Humana Hospital); bu: Woodwreath Cemetery, Island Grove, IL (north of New Berlin, IL); m: Charles A. Washburn on 23Nov1979 (place not stated); fa: John V. Thon; mo: Matilda Freitag. Husband preceded in death 25Oct1979. Survived by a cousin: Margaret Mooney of Altadena, CA; and a step-daughter: Patricia Washburn Smith of Lancaster, OH.

WASHBURN, Rev. Audra B. (Howell); b: 9Feb1902, Cooperstown, Brown Co., IL; d: 24Dec1987, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Beardstown, IL; m: W. Frank Washburn on 9Oct1922 in Ripley, IL; fa: John W. Howell; mo: Harriet Bell Fretueg. A resident of Beardstown, IL Survived by her husband; one daughter: Emogene Aneals of Beardstown. Preceded by her parents; two brothers; one sister; and one son: Omer, at birth.

WASHBURN, Charles A.; b: 3Oct1893, Loami, IL; d: 25Oct1979, Springfield, IL; bu: Woodwreath Cemetery, Island Grove, IL; m: Ann T. (surname and date/place not stated); fa: Arthur Ashburn; mo: Isabelle Leaverton. A former resident of New Berlin, IL Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Patricia Smith of Columbus, OH; two granddaughters; and one g-granddaughter.

WASHBURN, Jessie L. (Meikle); b: 4Sep1904, Chicago, IL; d: 30Jan1984, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu: White Hall, IL; m: Russell George Washburn on 10Oct1929 in Sheffield, IL; fa: James Meikle; mo: Florence Smith. A resident of White Hall. Survived by her husband; two sons: George of White Hall and Richard of Greenville; a daughter: Mrs. Fernando (Jan) Comminetti, Minneapolis, MN; six grandchildren; three sisters: Harriet Shanks of Carlock,Lois Hartz of Amboy, and Virginia Sibley of Prophetstown. Preceded by a sister.

WASHBURN, Laura Mae (Canterbury); b: 9Dec1892, Athens, IL; d: 4Aug1977, Springfield, IL. (Memorial Hospital); bu: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL; m: A. Edwin Washburn on 1Nov1916 (place not stated); fa: Charles F. Canterbury; mo: Anna Primm. Husband preceded in death in 1956. A resident of New Berlin, IL Survived by two sisters: Mrs. Ruth Montgomery and MS Margaret Canterbury, both of Springfield; and two nephews.

WASHBURN, Russell; b: 29Nov1901, Heyworth, IL; d: 16Feb1984, Carrollton, IL (Boyd Hospital); bu: White Hall, IL; m: Jessie L. Meikle on 10Oct1929 in Sheffield, IL; fa: George Washburn; mo: Sarah Ann Myers. Wife preceded in death 30Jan1984. Survived by two sons: George Washburn of White Hall and Richard Washburn of Greenville; a daughter: Jean Comminetti of Minneapolis, MN; and six grandchildren; a brother: Lyle Washburn of Pontiac; and three sisters: Ethel Washburn Head of Farmer City, Gladys Hacker of Phoenix, AZ, and Shirley McFarland of Leroy. Preceded by a brother and two sisters.

WASHBURN, Rev. W. Fran; b: 5May1903, Ripley, IL; d: 10Aug1989, Beardstown, IL (Heritage Manor Nursing home); bu: Beardstown, IL; m: Audra B. Howell on 9Oct1922 (place not stated); fa: Daniel Washburn; mo: Lina Cameron. Wife preceded in death 24Dec1987. A resident of Beardstown. Survived by a daughter: Emogene Aneals of Beardstown; and two sisters: Winifred Kirkham of Beardstown and Lina Johnson of Peru, IN Preceded by a son: Frank; and a brother.

WASHINGTON, Ernest Preston; b: 10Jun1922, Wilmington, N.C.; d: 10Jul1985, Las Vegas, Nevada; bu: (not stated); m: Dorothy Jackson in 1983 (place not stated); fa: Thomas Washington; mo: Ocie Gainman. A former resident of Bluffs and Jacksonville, IL WWII Navy vet (31 years service). Survived by his wife of Jacksonville; six grandchildren, one of whom is Mrs. Bernice Allen of Jacksonville; one sister: Annie Belle Burton of Jacksonville; and several grandchildren. Preceded by one sister and 11 brothers.

WASHINGTON, James Edward; b: 1Apr1921, Sumpter, S.C.; d: 19Jul1982, Jacksonville, IL; bu: (not stated); m: Fannie Green (date and place not stated); fa: Thomas Washington; mo: Ocie Gaymond. Wife preceded in death in 1981. WWII Army vet. Survived by a stepson: Charles Green of Trenton, N.J.; a sister: Mrs. Homer (Annabelle) Burton of Jacksonville; a brother: Ernest P. Washington of Las Vegas; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews; and a great-grandniece. Preceded by a son, two daughters, nine brothers, and a sister.

WASHINGTON, Kevin; b: 27Dec1955, Springfield, IL; d: 16Apr1983, Sangamon River, near Petersburg, IL; bu: Oakland Cemetery, Petersburg, IL; m: Cecelia Diane (surname not stated) on 22Apr1978, Springfield, IL; fa: Frank Washington, Sr.; mo: Shirley M. Craig. [Drowned while attempting to save a sixty-year old] Survived by his wife; children: Tia M. and Jayson T., both at home; one brother: Frank Washington, Jr. of San Francisco, CA; and one sister: Michelle Washington of Morristown, Penn.; one niece; and several aunts and uncles.

WASSELL, Andrew & Emily Ann (twins); b: 23May1991, Pittsfield, IL; d: 23May1991, Pittsfield, IL (Illini Hospital); bu: Oakwood Cemetery, Pittsfield Il.; fa: Marcus Wassell; ;mo: Chris Hooker. Survived by their parents; one brother: Matthew; one sister: Jessica, both at home; a half-sister: Maegan Wassell; and their grandparents: Zachary and Marjorie Hooker of Griggsville and Marion and Elizabeth Wassell of Pittsfield.

WASSELL, Coy Lorene (Johnson); b: 2Feb1901, New Hartford, IL; d: 26Aug1990, Pittsfield, IL; bu: West Side Cemetery, Pittsfield, IL; m: H. Gay Wassell in 1917 at Pittsfield, IL; fa: Ora Johnson; mo: Lena Main. Husband preceded in death. A resident of Pittsfield. Survived by two daughters: Twylla Kriegel of Pittsfield and Wanna Heynan of Winter Have, FL; three sons: Dwan Wassell and Marion Wassell, both of Pittsfield, and Olin Wassell of Mapleton; 14 grand and 19 g-grandchildren, and one g-g-grandchild. Preceded by one brother: Raymond Johnson.

WASSELL, Esther (Witmyre); b: 26Sep1903, Bowling Green, MO; d: 31Jan1982, Barry, IL (Community Care Center); bu: West Cemetery, Pittsfield, IL; m: Carl Wassell in 1931 at New Hartford, IL; fa: Emmanuel Witmyre; mo: Laura Reed. Husband preceded in death 1Apr1973. Survived by two sisters: MS Lenora Witmyre of New Hartford and Mrs. Ruth Reeves of Quincy.

WASSELL, Jim G.; b: 27Nov1922, Pike Co., IL; d: 21May1984, Pittsfield, IL (Illini Hospital); bu: West Cemetery, Pittsfield, IL; m: Maxine Sparks on 24Dec1948 in Pittsfield, IL; fa: Carson Wassell; mo: Eva Harris. A resident of Griggsville; formerly of Pittsfield. WWII Marine Corp vet. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Debbie Lambeth of Griggsville; a granddaughter: Amber; a sister: Mrs. Juanita Flint of Hannibal, MO; and several nieces and nephews.

WASSELL, Walter Hayward; b: 10Feb1923 (place not stated); d: 1Apr1992, Pittsfield, IL; bu: West Cemetery, Pittsfield, IL; m: 1) Lucy Jane Cawthon in May 1941; and 2) Martha Splain on 21Dec1985 (places not stated); fa: Harrison Wassell; mo: Teresa Bubb. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife: Martha of Pittsfield; one son: Terry Wassell; one daughter: Sherry Pease of Pittsfield; one sister: Wanda Mitchell of New Salem; four step-daughters: Linda Bennett of Griggsville, Judy Leerhoff of Mt. Sterling, Karen Chandler of Perry, and Debbie Lippincott of Pittsfield; four grand, 12 step-grand, and 12 step-g-grandchildren. Preceded by his parents; his wife, Lucy; and one son.

WASSMANN, Donald H.; b: 18Mar1931, Crete; d: 10Nov1993, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Theda J. Hunsperger on 29Mar1970 (place not stated); fa: Walter F. Wassmann; mo: Lydia Sporleader. Survived by his wife; one step-son: Douglas K. Woodring of Millsburg, IN; three step-grandchildren; and one sister: Ellen Erdmann of Tonawanda, N.Y.

WATERFIELD, Dorothy A (Coultas); b: 20Mar1903, Morgan Co., IL; d: 24Feb1994, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Bryan Waterfield (date and place not stated); fa: Harry Coultas; mo: Beatrice Heaton. Husband preceded in death in 1944. A resident of rural Winchester, IL Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Allan (Madeline) Scholfield of rural Winchester and Yvonne L. Glossop of Jacksonville; five grand and eight g-grandchildren; and one sister: Helen Sturdy of Jacksonville. Preceded by two brothers: Fred and Harold Coultas; and one sister: Winifred Howe.

WATERS, Alfred; b: 24Feb1893 (place not stated); d: 29Dec1979, Barry, IL (Community Care Center); bu: Woodland Church Cemetery, near Fishhook, IL; m: 1) Nina V. Cooley in February, 1913; and 2) Addie Welbourne in November, 1961 (places not stated); fa: Frank Waters; mo: Bell Woods. 1st wife preceded in death 22Jan1961. A resident of Barry; formerly of Fishhook, IL Survived by his wife; three sons: Lyndle of Perry, Elmo of Winchester, and Wilford of Baylis; 12 grandchildren, including Mrs. Nina Seibel of Clayton, who was raised in the home; 22 g-grand and two g-g-grandchildren; a step-daughter: Mrs. Mary Jo Foster of Barry; a step-son: Billy Wood Welbourne of OH; five step-grand and several step-g-grandchildren; and a sister: Myra Hunter of Avon. Preceded by a daughter: Mrs. Lois Williams; and three other children.

WATERS, Alice A. (Johnson); b: 5Oct1903, Brown Co., IL; d: 8Feb1979, Pittsfield, IL (Illini Hospital); bu: Baylis, IL; m: William Waters on 1Jan1921 in Pike Co., IL; fa: Alva Johnson; mo: Emma Metts. Husband preceded in death in October, 1955. A resident of Baylis, IL Survived by these children: Mrs. Dale (Wilma) Ramsey of Rock Island, Thomas L. of Baylis; 11 grand and eight g-grandchildren; these sisters: Lily Hendricks of Clayton, Anna Schlansker of Alton, Edith Hedrickson of Ojai, CA, and Eva Whitaker of Quincy. Preceded by a son, three brothers and a ssister.

WATERS, Beatrice I. (Bond); b: 11Dec1901, Franklin, IL; d: 6Jul1984, Jacksonville, IL; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Charles A. Waters (date and place not stated); fa: Bert Bond; mo: Bertha Hughes. Husband preceded in death in 1950. Survived by the following children: Melvin of Kansas City, KS, Raymond of Springfield, Marvin of Lynnville, and Mrs. Lloyd (Opal) Seymour of Mesa, AZ; 16 grand and 25 g-grandchildren; the following brothers and sisters: Merle Bond and Oriel Bond of Roscoe, Mike Bond of WI, Maude Neath of Rockford, Mrs. Lorenda Graham of Virden, Barbara Harshbarger of Roscoe and Georgia Smart of WI. Preceded by a son: Albert A.; two brothers; and four sisters.

WATERS, Charlie Gilbert; b: (not stated); d: 4Mar1976, Springfield, IL; bu: Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL fa & mo: (not stated). WWII & Korean War Vet. Survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Addie Roegge and Mrs. Nellie Ingels, both of Jacksonville, Mrs. Mabel Phillips, Floyd and Ernest, all of Springfield, Mrs. Mary McKinley of Murrayville, and Harry Lee Waters of Chapin.

WATERS, Dora (Hughes); b: 11Feb1904, Stanwood, MI; d: 18May1977, Pittsfield, IL (Illini Hospital); bu: Woodland Cemetery, Baylis, IL; m: Robert A. Waters on 30Jan1923 in Mt. Sterling, IL; fa: Abraham G. Hughes; mo: Bertha L. Whitaker. Husband preceded in death in 1962. A resident of Baylis, IL Survived by a son: Robert O. of Baylis; five daughters: Mrs. Lloyd (Roberta) Toland of Peoria, Mrs. Martha Hogan of Barry, Mrs. Helen Ferguson of Davenport, La., Mrs. Robert (Maxine) Fenton of Griggsville, and Mrs. Ralph (Glenna) Orrill of Baylis; two brothers: Guy Hughes of Eminence, MO, and Donald Hughes of Ogden, UT; three sisters: Mrs. Dana (Lela) Davis of Mt. Sterling, Mrs. Jess (Thiela) Thomas of Kinderhook and Mrs. Arthur (Silvia) Simms of Quincy; 16 grand and two g-grandchildren.

WATERS, Floyd Phillip; b: 4May1913, Chapin, IL; d: 26Oct1993, Springfield, IL; bu: Concord, IL; fa: Harry G. Waters; mo: Lucy Beulah Homer. A resident of Springfield. Survived by three sisters: Nellie M. Ingels and Mary McKinley, both of Jacksonville, and Mabel Phillipson of Springfield; and a half-brother: Harry Lee Waters of Chapin. Preceded by two brothers: Charles and Ernest Waters; and one sister: Addie Roegge.

WATERS, George W.; b: 20Apr1915, Morgan Co., IL; d: 28Sep1986, Jacksonville, IL.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Mildred E. Allan on 18Jun1941 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Leslie Waters; mo: Bessie Ply. WWII vet. Survived by his wife; three foster daughters raised in the home: Mrs. Glenn (Edith) Downs of Woodson, Mrs. Terry (Lillie) Barton of Jacksonville, and Mrs. Gary (Roberta) Goodall of Jacksonville; four grandchildren; Shawn and George Edwards Downs of Woodson, Jennifer Rose Barton of Jacksonville, and Christina Marie Goodall of Jacksonville; four sisters: Mrs. James (Marie) Corbitt of Winnsboro, TX, Mrs. Florence Tobin of Maywood, CA, and Mrs. Bernard (Catherine) Fisher of Chapin.

WATERS, Hanna L. (Guenther); b:12Jan1904, Chicago, IL; d: 8Apr1991, Decatur, IL; bu: (not stated); m: Byron Waters in 1957 (place not stated); fa: Ernst Guenther; mo: Anna Rosalie Ullrich. Husband preceded in death in 1961. Survived by her step-children: J. M. Waters of Decatur, Mrs. Wesley (Beulah) Spencer of Murrayville, Mrs. Beaman (Helen) Hettick of Palmyra, Byron E. Waters of Waverly, Mrs. Marvin (Mabel) Walkington of Jacksonville, and Mrs. Woodrow (Ruby) Butcher of Scottville; and several nephews. Preceded by two brothers and three sisters.

WATERS, Helen G. (Youngmeyer); b: 10Jun1906, Guymon, Okla.; d: 3Mar1992, Camp Point, IL (Grandview Manor Nursing Home); bu: Woodland Cemetery, Fairmont, IL; m: Loren A. Waters in February, 1929 at Virginia, IL; fa: Arthur F. Youngmeyer; mo: Myrtle Still. Husband preceded in death 2Jun1987. A former resident of Fairmont, Pike Co., IL Survived by one daughter: Marjorie J. Smith of Baylis; five grand and six g-grandchildren; and one brother: Jay Youngmeyer of Hamilton. Preceded by one son: Lloyd Waters; one sister: Evangeline Reeder; and one g-granddaughter.

WATERS, Jane Marie (Hinman); b: 3Nov1910, KS; d: 6Apr1996, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Scottville, IL; m: John William Waters on 9Nov1928 (place not stated); fa: Edward Hinman; mo: Lillie Dugger. Husband preceded in death in 1978. A resident of White Hall, IL Survived by two sons: John William Waters, Jr. of Modesto and James Ira Waters of Scottville; two daughters: Lily Jane Burris of Carbondale and Nancy Faye Priddy of Houston, TX; two sisters: Ethelyn Wild of Roodhouse and Laura Morris of Greenfield; 17 grand, 30 g-grand and eight g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by three brothers: Theodore, Ralph and Lee; and three grandchildren.

WATERS, John A.; b: 24Jun1926, Beverly, IL; d: 16Oct1994, Pittsfield, IL; bu Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, IL; m: Letha Hoover on 23Mar1951 in Liberty, IL; fa: Russell A. Waters; mo: Lois Kelly. Korean War Army vet (35 years) Survived by his wife; one daughter: Mrs. Michael (Lynn Ra) Scott of Orlando, FL; one son: John A. Waters, Jr. of Fenton, Mich.; three grandchildren; and two brothers: Lowell Waters of Grand Ridge, FL, and Kenneth Waters of Liberty. Preceded by a brother: Herbert Waters.

WATERS, Karen S.; b: 13Aug1964, Carrollton, IL; d: 11Oct1993, St. Louis, MO (Barnes Hospital); bu: Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Eldred, IL; fa: Clifford Waters; mo: Lillie Stennett. A resident of Mooseheart; formerly of Carrollton. Survived by her parents; a maternal grandmother: Pearl Jones of Carrollton; and one sister: Nancy Waters of Carrollton.

WATERS, Lloyd Arden; b: 1Sep1935, Keokuk, Iowa; d: 9Apr1991, rural Timewell, IL; bu: Mt. Sterling, IL; m: Betty Hatch on 17Nov1955, Timewell, IL; fa: Loren Waters; mo: Helen Youngmeyer. Survived by his wife; his mother of Camp Point; one son: Lee Waters of Franklin; two daughters:: Teresa Gillham of Astoria, and Beth Waters of Macomb; one sister: Mrs. Marjorie Smith of Baylis; two granddaughters: Lorna Gillham of Astoria and Sara Waters of Franklin. Preceded by his father on 4Jun1987.

WATERS, Loren A.; b: 24Feb1910, north of Fishhook, Brown Co., IL; d: 2Jun1987, Pittsfield, IL (Illini Hospital); bu: Woodland Cemetery, Fairmount, IL; m: Helen Youngmeyer on 15Feb1929 in Virginia, IL; fa: George Waters; mo: Mary McDowell. A resident of rural Baylis, IL Survived by his wife; one daughter: Marjorie Smith of Carthage; one son: Lloyd Waters of Timewell; four grandchildren: Joy Christinsen and Julia Beaman, both of Harlan, Iowa, Teresa Gillham of Timewell and Lee Waters of Chambersburg; and two sisters: Emma Ausmus and Martha Davis; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by one brother: Robert; and one g-granddaughter.

WATERS, Lyndle M.; b: 19Mar1920, Brown Co., IL; d: 11Oct1994, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu: Wilson Cemetery, Perry, IL; m: Wilma White on 19Jul1941 in Quincy, IL; fa: James Alfred Waters; mo: Nina Cooley. A resident of Chambersburg, IL Survived by his wife; two sons: Lynn of Chambersburg and Merle Waters of Griggsville; a daughter: Carol L. Bradshaw of Pittsfield; a brother: Elmo Waters of Nebo; seven grand and two g-grandchildren. Preceded by a brother: Wilford Waters; and a sister: Lois Williams.

WATERS, M. Josephine (Atteberry); b: 22Jan1911, LaGrange, MO; d: 19Jan1991, Decatur, IL; bu: Murrayville, IL; m: James Marshall Waters on 8Jun1939 (place not stated); fa: Rev. Stephen Allen Atteberry; mo: Olive June Atterbarry. A resident of Decatur, IL Survived by her husband; three daughters: Martha Luella Rivers of Lima, Peru, Helen J. Hunter of Wheaton, and Lois Marcella Dahm of Payson, AZ; 19 grand and two g-grandchildren; and one sister: Lois A. Wayland of Omaha, NE. Preceded by one son: John William; and one daughter: Olive Leona.

WATERS, Orville Lee; b: 13Feb1921, Kane, IL; d: 26Dec1993, Springfield, IL (Memorial Hospital); bu: Youngblood Cemetery, Nortonville, IL; m: Hazel Wilson on 14Aug1941 in Bowling Green, MO; fa: Robert Payton Waters; mo: Josie Lee Emmons. WWII Army vet. A resident of Carlinville, IL Survived by his wife; a daughter: Shirley Lee Motley of Godfrey; two sons: Orville Dean Waters of Streator and Phillip Eugene Waters of Athens; a sister: Lorean Patterson of Modesto; 10 grand and eight g-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by a brother: Wayne Waters.

WATERS, Wanda A. (Tiemann); b: 11Aug1911, Jacksonville, IL; d: 4Ot1989, Chapin, IL; bu: Grace Cemetery; m: Harry Lee Waters on 20Feb1954 in Chapin, IL; fa: Fred H. Tiemann; mo: Amanda Middendorf. Survived by her husband; two sisters: Mrs. Art (Betty) Nergenah and Mrs. Donald (Wilma) Kolberer, both of Chapin; two nephews: Chris Nergenah of Chapin and Jim Nergenah of Loami; and four nieces: Peggy Peterson of Elgin, Teresa Albsmeyer of Pleasant Plains, Sue Becker of Chapin and Julie Nergenah of Jacksonville. Preceded by her parents and stepmother: Agnes Wilker Tiemann.

WATERS, Wayne E.; b: 25Nov1915, Mankato, MN; d: 12Oct1981, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center); bu: Union Chapel Cemetery; m: Bertha Mae Briston in 1938 (place not stated); fa: Payton Waters; mo: Josie Emmons. Raised in the Scottville area, he was a resident of rural Hettick, IL Survived by his wife; two sons: Donald Lee and Larry Wayne Waters of Palmyra; a brother: Orville Waters of Hettick; a sister: Mrs. Lorean Patterson of Modesto; and five grandchildren.

WATERS. Wilford "Tub"; b: 12Dec1926, Hadley Township, IL; d: 26Jul1981, Quincy, Il (Blessing Hospital); bu: Baylis, IL; m: (not stated); fa: James Alfred Waters; mo: Nina Z. Cooley. A resident of Baylis, IL Survived by a daughter: Betty Ann Hubbard of Nebo; four sons: Robert of Pittsfield, and Larry and Rick of Baylis, and Kent, at home; two brothers: Lyndle of Chambersburg and Elmo of Winchester; and nine grandchildren. Preceded by his parents; a sister; and two daughters.

WATERS, William D., Jr.; b: 11Feb1935, Griggsville, IL; d: 14Jan1978, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu: Griggsville, IL; m: Ethel M. Hobson on 16Jun1962 in Griggsville, IL; fa: William Dale Waters; mo: Mildred Neff. A resident of Mason City; formerly of Griggsville. Survived by his mother of Hugoton, KS; his wife; these daughters: Theresa, Dorothy and Billie Joe, all at home; one sister: Patricia Hendricks of Liberal, KS; and a brother: James of Salina, KS.

WATKINS, Adeline (Blish); b: 1Nov1907, Ottumwa, Iowa; d: 9Feb1991, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, IL; m: William Franklin Watkins on 3May1942 in Canton, MO; fa: Bruce Blish; mo: Edna Renlen. Husband preceded in death 26Mr1984. A resident of Virginia, IL; formerly of Philadelphia, IL Survived by several nieces and nephews: Bruce Boyle of Des Moines, Iowa, Mrs. Charles (Mary) Goonrey of Camp Hill, Pa., Skip Watkins of Virginia, Mrs. Dennis (Roseann) Drew of Greenwood, S.C.; and a brother-in-law: Galen Watkins of Philadelphia. Preceded by a sister: Norma Boyle.

WATKINS, Almeda (Ringler); b: 21Jan1905, Ashland, IL; d: 25Sep1994, Springfield, IL; bu: Ashland, IL; m: John Alvie Watkins on 30Mar1927 in Stonington, IL; fa: Lorenzo Ringler; mo: Clara Henley. Husband preceded in death 7May1976. A former resident of Ashland. Survived by three daughters: Mrs. William (Luella) Davin of Pleasant Plains, Mrs. Larry (Alvadean) Nutt of Springfield, and Mrs. Darrell (Dorothy) Moses of Alton; two sons: John Thomas Watkins of Ventura, CA, and Teddy Lee Watkins of Petersburg; 23 grand and several g-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by two brothers and four sisters.

WATKINS, Arthur L.; b: 23Dec1912, Thayer, IL; d: 18Dec1987, Medford, Oregon; bu: (not stated); m: Rachelle (surname and date/place not stated); fa: Walter L. Watkins; mo: Iona Woodward. A resident of Shady Cover, Oregon since 1968; formerly of Virginia, IL WWII Merchant Marine Corp vet. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Sheila Packard of Manhattan Beach, CA; a son: Richard Watkins of Oakville, Washington; four grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. William S. (Ruth) Kilby of Virginia, and Mrs. Eugene (Goldie) Goff of Vero Beach, FL; and a brother: Leo W. Watkins of Peoria Heights. Preceded by his parents and two children.

WATKINS, Betty (Roach); b: 21Feb1931, Franklin, IL; d: 15Sep1996, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center); bu: I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Woodlawn, IL; m: Maurice Watkins on 19Apr1980 (place not stated); fa: Leonard Roach; mo: Helen DeLong. A resident of Woodlawn, IL Survived by her husband; a brother: John (wife, Shirley) Roach of Franklin; a sister: Leona Gillett of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by her parents and a sister.

WATKINS, Charlie; b: 12Jan1907, Prentice, IL; d: 15Aug1977, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Camp Butler Cemetery, Springfield, IL; m: Nell Myers Douglas on 9Jul1955 (place not tated); fa: Damon Watkins; mo: Laura Bell Berry. Survived by his wife; two sisters: Ann Koch and June Asselmier, both of CA; and the following brothers: George and Robert of New Hampshire, Elmer of Waverly, Francis of Jacksonville, Louis of Havana and John S. of Ashland.

WATKINS, Dorothy Lillian (Brown); b: 27Aug1911, Burlington, Iowa; d: 5Sep1996, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu: Mt. Sterling, IL; m: Dwight Edward Watkins in Kahoka, MO (date not stated); fa: Thomas William Brown; mo: Clara Emily Wolverton. Husband preceded in death in 1975. A resident of Mt. Sterling. Survived by three brothers: Glenn Brown and Harold Brown, both of Burlington, Iowa, and Thomas Brown of Lubbock, Texas; a sister: Betty Jane Brown of West Burlington, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by a daughter: Bonnie Friday; two brothers: Paul and Ralph Brown; and four sisters: Effie Stephenson, Ruth Koester, Helen Brown and Hazel Brown.

WATKINS, Dorothy Louise (Tucker) Sweeney; b: 28Nov1912, Sangamon Co., IL; d: 9Jul1977, Hannibal, MO; bu: (not stated); m: 1) Leslie V. Sweeney on 8Dec1932; and 2) James E. Watkins on 7Jun1947 (places not stated); fa: Theodore Tucker; mo: Hazel Beerup. Both husbands preceded in death. Survived by two daughters by her first marriage: Mrs. Thomas (Barbara) Whitaker and Mrs. Charles (Georgia) Carter of Hannibal, MO; and a son: James E. Watkins III of Little Rock, AR; 9 grandchildren; one g-grandchild; these brothers and sisters: Le Otis Tucker of Seattle, Washington, , James Tucker of Literberry, Francis Tucker, George Tucker and Pauline King, all of Jacksonville, Donald Tucker of Bartonville, Ralph Tucker of Perry, Adah Taylor of Hannibal, MO, Betty Beauchamp of Aurora, and Patty Brown of Winchester.

WATKINS, Edward A.; b: 7Jul1896, Cass Co., IL; d: 29Sep1986, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Chandlerville, IL; m: Frances Colston on 14Apr1921 (place not stated); fa: Elijah Watkins; mo: Sarah Cooper. A resident of rural Chandlerville, IL Survived by his wife; one daughter: Mrs. Donald (Margaret) Hopper of Jacksonville; two sons: Gerald Watkins of Chandlerville and Paul Watkins of Virginia; six grand and five g-grandchildren. Preceded by one brother and five sisters.

WATKINS, Effie V. (Carpenter); b: 28Jun1895, Pike Co., IL; d: 22Feb1988, Rushville, IL (Culbertson Hospital); bu: Buckhorn Cemetery; m: George P. Watkins (date and place not stated); fa: Andrew Carpenter; mo: Nellie Calhoun. Husband preceded in death 15Mar1950. A resident of Mt. Sterling, IL Survived by three cousins: Mrs. Willa Dixon and Mrs. Ida Mae Patton, both of Mt. Sterling, and Virgil Davis of Clayton. Preceded by two sisters.

WATKINS, Elmer Lee; b: 20Jan1906, Ashland, IL; d: 25Nov1990, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu: Yatesville Cemetery; m: Frances Winner on 24Aug1929 (place not stated); fa: Damon Watkins; mo: Laura Berry. A resident of Waverly, IL Survived by his wife; three sons: Eugene and Harry, both of Waverly, and Bill of Pleasant Plains; three daughters: Helen Orris of Waverly, Delores Spitznagel of Thayer and Lillian Lamb of Jacksonville; three brothers: Francis and John, both of Jacksonville, and Bob of Orlando, FL; two sisters: Ann Kouch and June Auster, both of California; 17 grand, 31 g-grandchildren, and one g-g-grandchild.

WATKINS, Erma Augusta (Schaad); b: 27Dec1891, Chandlerville, IL; d: 15Sep1978, Beardstown, IL (Myers Nursing Home); bu: Chandlerville, IL; m: Harry Watkins (date and place not stated); fa: Henry Schaad; mo: Carrie Haack. Husband preceded in death. A resident of Chandlerville. Survived by a brother: Carl Schaad of Abingdon; two sisters: Mrs. Wilma Clary and Mrs. Hilda Houston, both of Decatur; and a niece: Mrs. Robert Wildt of Chandlerville. Preceded by three sisters and two brothers.

WATKINS, Floyd C.; b: 8Apr1906, Arenzville, IL; d: 20Apr1993, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Fernwood Cemetery, Roodhouse, IL; m: Hazel May Taylor on 3Nov1933 in Winchester, IL; fa: John Watkins; mo: Dora Lucas. Wife preceded in death 27Jan1990. A resident of Jacksonville, IL Survived by one son: John C. Watkins of Jacksonville; one sister-in-law: Katherine Lemons of Roodhouse; and several nieces and cousins. Preceded by three brothers and three sisters.

WATKINS, Francis W.; b: 14Feb1912, Ashland, IL; d: 17Feb1993, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Vera S. Pogue in 1939 (place not stated); fa: Damon Watkins; mo: Laura Berry. Survived by three sons: Gary and Jack Watkins of Jacksonville and Charles Watkins of Quincy; one daughter: Mrs. Ken (Karen) Stobart of Barrington; nine grand and three g-grandchildren; two brothers: John Watkins of Ashland and Bob Watkins of Florida; and two sisters: Ann and June Watkins of California.

WATKINS, Frank; b: 26Jun1908, Magnolia, IL; d: 20Jul1979, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Winchester, IL; m: Alice Cronck (date and place not stated); fa: Oscar Watkins; mo: Mae (surname not stated). Wife preceded in death in September, 1975. A resident of Exeter, IL WWII vet. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Alan (Ellen) Blanchard of Washington, Ind.; a son: Tom Watkins of Centralia; a step-son: Jim Richardson of St. Charles, Mo.; five grand and four step-grandchildren: Mrs. Gordon (Marcella) Nolan of Jacksonville, Clarence McMinn of Quincy, Barbara Jean White of Winchester and Evette Richardson of St. Charles, Mo.; and three g-step-grandchildren; these brothers and sisters: John, Bill and Ed Watkins, Leah George and Bonnie Mayhall, all of California, Eva Warren of Sandoval, Alice O'Keefe of Pekin and Arlene Schaffer of San Antonio, TX. Preceded by a brother and a sister.

WATKINS, Franklin "Bud"; b: 13Oct1909, Philadelphia, IL; d: 26Mar1984, Beardstown, IL (Hospital); bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, VA, IL; m: Adeline Blish in 1942 in Missouri; fa: Warren Watkins; mo: Hazel Reding. A resident of Philadelphia, IL Vet. Survived by his wife; a brother: Galen Watkins of Philadelphia; a sister: Isabelle Crawford of Chambersburg; and several nieces and nephews.

WATKINS, Freda Elizabeth (DeFreitas); b: 5Aug1911, Jacksonville, IL; d: 5Jan1993, Jacksonville, IL; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Ralph Watkins on 19May1951 (place not stated); fa: John K. DeFreitas; mo: Lily Volke. Husband preceded in death 2Aug1970. Survived by two sons: Bobbie Thomas of Carsonville, CA, and David Thomas of Momence; two daughters: Verla Wilson of Girard and Shirley Simpkins-Pera of Lamasa, CA; 15 grand and several g-grandchildren. Preceded by one son: Henry Thomas; one grandchild; and one sister: Erma Miller.

WATKINS, Galen G.; b: 1Mar1915, Philadelphia, IL; d: 22Apr1994, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, VA, IL; m: Dorothy C. Schuler on 21Oct1978 in Zion, IL; fa: Warren Watkins; mo: Hazel Reding. A resident of Philadelphia, IL Survived by his wife; a son: Galen W. "Skip" (wife, Sandy) Watkins of rural Virginia; a daughter: Mrs. Dennis (Roseann) Drew of Hodges, S.C.; a step-daughter: Mrs. Chad (Pat) Clement of Fall Creek, Ore.; five grandchildren; one step-grandchild; two nieces; and ne nephew. Preceded by a brother: William F. "Bud" Watkins; and a sister: Ida Belle Crawford.

WATKINS, George E.; b: 28Sep1947, Springfield, IL; d: 26May1990, Tucson, AZ; bu: Yatesville Cemetery; m: Shirley White on 6Dec1966 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Eugene Watkins; mo: Eunice Sudeth. A resident of Tucson; formerly of Prentice, IL Army vet. Survived by his wife; his mother: Mrs. Eunice Watkins of Prentice; two sons: Robert L. and Marlin E., both of Tucson; four grandchildren; three brothers: John of Cape Coral, FL, Allan of Jacksonville, and Kenneth of Fort Myers, FL; and three sisters: Joan Grant of Springfield, Carol Groesch of Mt. Sterling, and Marilyn Nolting of Petersburg.

WATKINS, Harry; b: 20Sep1911, Ashland, IL; d: 11ep1985, Palmyra, IL; bu: Oak Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, IL; m: Eileen Bacon on 2Sep1947 in Tuna, Mississippi; fa: Amos Watkins; mo: Inez Tannehill. A former resident of Waverly, IL WWII vet. Survived by his wife; two sisters: Irene Wood of Clinton and Ellen Dodge of Waverly; one brother: Floyd of Beardstown; an aunt: Alice Watkins of Litchfield; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by two brothers and three sisters.

WATKINS, Hazel D. (Reding); b: 18Oct1885, Tallula, IL; d: 2Aug1977, Beardstown, IL (Myers Nursing Home); bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, VA, IL; m: Warren Watkins (date and place not stated); fa: Frank Reding; mo: Ida Regan. Husband preceded in death in 1943. A resident of Philadelphia, IL Survived by a daughter: Mrs. James (Ida Belle) Crawford of Chambersburg; two sons: Franklin and Galen, both of Philadelphia; five grand and several g-grandchildren.

WATKINS, Hazel May (Taylor); b: 15Jun1912, Roodhouse, IL; d: 27Jan1990, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center); bu: Fernwood Cemetery, Roodhouse, IL; m: Floyd C. Watkins on 3Nov1933 in Winchester, IL; fa: Charles Taylor; mo: Nettie Anthony Taylor Langley. A resident of Roodhouse. Survived by her husband; a son: John C. Watkins of St. Louis; and a sister: Katherine Lemons of Roodhouse. Preceded by two brothers and a sister.

WATKINS, Helen Lois (Walker); b: 26Aug1908, White Hall, IL; d: 6Aug1982, Marlow, OK; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Raymond "Spud" Watkins on 15Aug1936 at Baraboo, WI; fa: Harry Francis Walker; mo: Alma Alice (surname not stated). Husband preceded in death 13Jun1980. A resident of Marlow, OK; formerly of Jacksonville, IL Survived by a brother: Bill Walker of Jacksonville; a brother-in-law: Floyd Watkins of Jacksonville; two nieces: Shirley Reed of Marlow, OK, and Helen Francis Caudle of Amarillo, TX; and two nephews: Bill Noel of Dumas, TX and John C. Watkins of Houston, TX.

WATKINS, Ishmael C.; b: 4Sep1904, Pike Co., IL; d: 24May1977, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: West Cemetery, Pittsfield, IL; m: 1) name and place not stated) in 1937; and 2) Pauline Cawthon (date and place not stated); fa: William Watkins; ;mo: Ollie Qualls. 1st wife preceded in death. A resident of Pittsfield, IL Survived by his wife; a son: Paul of Elgin; a daughter: Carol Jean Alex of Perry; and 12 step-children.

WATKINS, Jill; b: 16Sep1965, Albuquerque, N.M.; d: 7Jan1983, Glendale, AZ; bu: Arizona; fa: Donald Lee Watkins; mo: (not stated). A resident of Litchfield Park, AZ; died in automobile accident. Survived by her parents; three brothers: Thomas Lee, David Bradley and Randall Scott; and one sister: Diane Renee, all at home. She was the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ted Watkins and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Walker, all of Jacksonville.

WATKINS, John; b: 27May1899, state of Virginia; d: 15Jul1985, Jacksonville, IL (Meline Nursing Home); bu: (not stated); m: (not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Virgil (Velma) Madison of Moline; three grandchildren: Mrs. Jacqueline Daniels of Moline, Donald Burton of East Moline, and Michael Burton of Jacksonville; and two g-granddaughters: Nicole Daniels of Moline and Kala Reubling of Jacksonville.

WATKINS, John Alvie; b: 7Sep1907, near Ashland, IL; d: 7May1976, Ashland, IL; bu: Ashland, IL; m: Almeda Ringler on 30Mar1927 in Stonington, IL; fa: Amos Watkins; mo: Myrtle Tannahill. A resident of Ashland. Survived by his wife; children: Mrs. Dorothy Moses of East Alton, Mrs. Luella Davin of Pleasant Plains, Mrs. Alvadean Nutt of Springfield, John Thomas of Ventura, CA, and Teddy Lee of Moline; 17 grand, six step-grand, seven g-grand ad five step-g-grandchildren; two brothers: Harry of Palmyra and Floyd of Beardstown; and three sisters: Mrs. May Connolly and Mrs. Ellen Dodge, both of Waverly, and Mrs. Irene Wood of Clinton. Preceded by one brother and one sister.

WATKINS, Floyd A.; b: 26Dec1913, rural Chandlerville, IL; d: 9Feb1979, Oakford, IL; bu: (not stated); m: Vivian Gilbert in July, 1941 (place not stated); fa: Elby Watkins; mo: (Rue (surname not stated). A resident of Kilbourne, IL WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; these children: L. A. Watkins, Jr. of Havana, Richard Watkins of Beardstown, Dale Watkins of Bath, Wylie Watkins of Kilbourne and Mrs. Kenneth (Joyce) Sielschott of Kilbourne, seven granddaughters; these sisters and brothers: Mrs. Faye Schoonover of Chandlerville, Mrs. Beulah Fletcher of Riverton, William Watkins of Petaluma, CA, and Paul Watkins of Pitkin, La.

WATKINS, Manual G.; b: 4Dec1889, Cass Co., IL; d: 20Mar1976, Beardstown, IL (Hospital); bu: Chandlerville, IL; m: Maude Ray on 3Oct1909 (place not stated); fa: William H. Watkins; mo: Parthina Wilkey. A resident of Chandlerville, IL Survived by his wife; two children: Mrs. Gladys Betz of Beardstown and Ray Watkins of Chandlerville; four grand and two g-grandchildren. Preceded by two brothers and four sisters.

WATKINS, Maud (Ray); b: 24Apr1986, Beardstown, IL (Hospital); bu: Chandlerville, IL; m: Manuel Gordon Watkins on 3Oct1909 in Cass Co., IL; fa: Albertus Ray; mo: Margaret Elizabeth Simmons. Husband preceded in death 20Mar1976. A resident of Chandlerville, IL Survived by one daughter: Mrs. Frank (Gladys) Betz of Beardstown; a son: Ray Watkins of Chandlerville; four grand, seven g-grand and three g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by five brothers and three sisters.

WATKINS, Pauline (Miller) Cawthon; b: 4Aug1917, Griggsville, IL; d: 18Jul1989, Pittsfield, IL (Illini Hospital); bu: West Cemetery, Pittsfield, IL; m: 1) Glen Cawthon on 5May1933 in Pittsfield, IL; and 2) I. C. Watkins on 9Oct1973 in Galena, IL; fa: Sanford Miller; mo: Maude Gratton. 1st husband preceded in death 22Sep1968; 2nd in May, 1977. A resident of Perry, IL Survived by six sons: Glenn Cawthon, Jr. of Marblehead, Sanford Cawthon and Gerald Cawthon, both of Griggsville, Mike Cawthon of Danville and Butch Cawthon and Steve Cawthon of Perry; five daughters: Betty Shoemaker, Barbara Patterson and Sharon Hurst, all of Perry, Brenda Mowens of Fishhook and Carol Bradshaw of Troy, Mo.; 22 grand and 10 g-grandchildren; one brother: Sanford Miller of Griggsville; and one sister: Frances Lee Ballard of Moline. Preceded by three sisters and one son: Richard.

WATKINS, Pauline (Stults) Bivin; b: 20Mar1903, Hettick, IL; d: 31Dec1990, Carlinville, IL (Country Care Center); bu: Oak Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, IL; m: 1) Hershel H. Bivin on 18Dec1919 (place not stated); and 2) Ishmael Watkins (date and place not stated); fa: Martin L. Stults; mo: Ellen Pratt. Both husbands preceded in death; 1st on 1May1981. A resident of Palmyra, IL Survived by four daughters: Fayne Quarton, Joanne Thursby and Joyce Walk, all of Palmyra, and Norma Hotarek of Virden; two sons: Larry Bivin of Modesto and Harvey Bivin of Palmyra; 21 grand and 28 g-grandchildren; one g-g-grandson; and two sisters: Opal Skelton of Carlinville and Ann Willett of Springfield. Preceded by two daughters: Helen Smith and Marilyn Bivin; and four brothers.

WATKINS, William Robert; b: 30Jan1916, near Virginia, IL; d: 17May1979, San Diego, CA (Veteran's Admin Hospital); bu: (not stated); m: Bernice McCraw in 1945 (place not stated); fa: Elby Lee Watkins; mo: Rue Mitchell. A resident of Yuma, CA; formerly of the Chandlerville, IL area. Vet. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. George (Sandra Lee) Melendez of San Jose, CA, and Mrs. Stephen (Linda Rue) Nimer of Turlock, CA; two grandsons; one granddaughter; two sisters: Mrs. Lee (Faye) Schoonover of Chandlerville, and Mrs. Wilfred (Beulah) Fletcher of Dawson; and one brother: Paul of Petkin, La. Preceded by two brothers.

WATKINS, Wylie O.; b: 22Dec1959, Jacksonville, IL; d: 6Nov1988, Illinois; bu: Kilbourne, IL; m: Gina Gilmore (date and place not stated); fa: Lloyd Watkins; mo: Vivian Gilbert. A resident of rural Kilbourne, IL Survived by his wife; his mother; a daughter: Chelsey Watkins, at home; a grandmother: Clara Gilbert of Kilbourne; a sister: Mrs. Kenneth (Joyce) Sielschott of Kilbourne; and three brothers: L. A. Watkins of King Sport, Tenn., Richard Watkins of Kilbourne, and Dale Watkins of Chandlerville. Preceded by his father.

WATRAT, Grace M.; b: 19Dec1901, Sangamon Co., IL; d: 10Sep1992, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu: Woodwreath Cemetery, Island Grove, IL; fa: John Watrat; mo: Ellen Rickerby. A resident of rural Loami, IL Survived by several cousins. Preceded by her parents; and one brother: Leigh, who died in 1972.

WATRET, Chester A.; b: 29Sep1897, New Berlin, IL; d: 4Feb1982, Jacksonville, IL (Meline Nursing Home); bu: (not stated); fa: Alexander C. Watret; mo: Janette O'Brien. A resident of Alexander, IL Survived by a brother: William Watret of Waverly.

WATRET, Ruby T. (Taylor); b: 27Oct1935, White Hall, IL; d: 12Aug1988, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu: Manchester, IL; m: William Watret (date and place not stated); fa: John Taylor; mo: Mary Hartman. A resident of Waverly, formerly of Franklin, IL Survived by her husband; a daughter: Jennifer Dressendorfer of Chatham; two sons: John Watret and James "Jay" Watret, both of Waverly; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a sister: Nellie Parker of Chesterfield; a brother: Harry Taylor of Winchester; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by a bother: Basil Taylor.

WATRET, William; b: 16Oct1900, Alexander, IL; d: 10Dec1986, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Woodwreath Cemetery, Island Grove, IL; m: Stella Mae Carriger on 13Nov1920 (place not stated); ;fa: Golden A. Watret; mo: Jeanette O'Brien. Wife preceded in death 21Jan1967. A resident of Waverly, IL Survived by one daughter: Stella Mae DeWitt of Jacksonville; four sons: Leonard Francis Watret of Virden, Charles Richard Watret of Hampton, William A. Watret of Franklin, and John E. Watret of Waverly; 17 grand and 17 g-grandchildren. Preceded by one daughter: Pearl Jeanette.

WATRET, William Alexander; b: 9Jun1931, Alexander, IL; d: 31Jul1995, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu: Woodwreath Cemetery, Island Grove, IL; m: 1) Ruby Taylor in 1952; and 2) Geraldine Brown on 5Jun1993 (places not stated); fa: William Watret; mo: Stella Mae Carriger. 1st wife preceded in death in 1988. A resident of Virden; formerly of Franklin. Survived by his wife; two sons: John of Franklin and Jay of Bloomington; one step-son: John Brown of Springfield; one foster son: Kent Meiers of Loami; one daughter: Jennifer Dressendrofer of Springfield; two step-daughters: Martha Marcellus of Springfield and Joan Haggy of Mattoon; three brothers: Leonard Francis of Virden, Richard of Hampton and John Edward of Waverly; one sister: Stella Mae Carrigan of Jacksonville; five grand and five step-grandchildren; one g-granddaughter; and three step-g-granddaughters.

WATSON, Alessia (Rainey); b: 7May1954, Beardstown, IL; d: 3Jan1986, Senatobia, Mississippi; bu: Beardstown, IL; m: Gary Watson (date and place not stated); fa: Lee S. Rainey; mo: Mary E. Bowman. Survived by her husband; one son: Patrick Stanley Watson of Jacksonville; her parents; four brothers: Terry Eugene Bowman of Ripley and Roger Lee, Raymond, and Thomas Edward Rainey, all of Jacksonville; four sisters: Emma Louise Rainey, Vella Rose Irene Walden, and Lydia Ann Spainhower, all of Jacksonville, and Pamela Sue Hettinger of Ashley; numerous nieces and nephews; and her maternal grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. James Bowman of Ripley. Preceded by her maternal grandparents.

WATSON, Carolyn; b: 10Mar1930, Iola, IL; d: 5Dec1982, Indianapolis, Indiana; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; fa: Percy Watson; mo: Grace Moore. Survived by the following brothers and sisters: David Watson and Mrs. Ira (Marjory) Clark, both of Jacksonville, Mrs. William (Rachel) Cannon of Strawberry Point, IA, Mrs. William (Mildred) Crampton of San Antonio, TX, and Robert Watson of Danielsville, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by a brother.

WATSON, Cecil L.; b: 27Mar1915, Joplin, Mo.; d: 30Mar1982, Jacksonville, IL ; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; ;m: Frances Hamm on 8Sep1968 in Marshall, Mo.; fa: John William Watson; mo: Tillie Turley. Survived by his wife; two sons: Gerald Watson of London, England and David Watson of Odessa, Mo.; one daughter: Beth Hauser of Troy, WI; 15 grandchildren; six step-children: Nancy Bass, Mary Coleman, and Catherine Miller, all of Wichita, Kansas, Leslie Lose of Pittsburg, Pa., Susan Miller, at home, and Robert Miller of Dallas, TX; two brothers: Tom Watson of Cerritos, CA, and Maurice Watson of Sedalia, Mo. Preceded by one brother and one sister.

WATSON, Charles W.; b: 10Nov1905, Lynnville, IL; d: 12Jan1982, Sacramento, CA; bu: California; m: Ruth (surname and date/place not stated); fa: Fred Watson; mo: Bessie Conners. Wife preceded in death in 1964. Survived by one brother: Paul Watson of Independence, Mo.; and one sister: Fern Watson of Fulton, IL

WATSON, Donald Lee; b: 13May1925, Jacksonville, IL; d: 30May1985, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL; bu: George Watson; mo: Myra Smith. WWII Navy vet. Survived by three sisters: Margaret Braxton of Jacksonville, Helen O'Neal of Conover, TX, and Dorothy Johnson of Springfield; and one brother: Albert Wilson of Evanston.

WATSON, Dorla (Cox) Stewart; b: 24Dec1942, Rushville, IL; d: 24May1986, McDonough Co., IL; bu: Good Hope Cemetery; m: 1) Robert E. Stewart in 1961 (place not stated); and 2) Larry Watson on 16Sep1984 in Keokuk, IA; fa: Paul Cox; mo: Evelyn Kalebaugh. A resident of Keokuk; formerly of Rushville. Survived by her husband; her father and step-mother: Paul and Margaret Cox of Macomb; two daughters: Rhodora A. and Rhoda R. Stewart, both of Keokuk, IA; one son: Sam L. Stewart of Wichita, Kansas; one step-daughter: Brenda Lea Miller of Wichita, Kansas; one half-brother: Charlie K. Beck of Quincy; two step-brothers: Michel and Donald Kindhart, both of Macomb; one step-sister: Letha Beghtol of Macomb; one step-grandchild; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded by her mother; one brother; and one sister.

WATSON, Fern Marie; b: 3Apr1917, Lynnville, IL; d: 8Jun1989, Clinton, IA (Wyncrest Nursing Home); bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; fa: Fred R. Watson; mo: Bessie Lee Conners. A resident of Clint, IA; formerly of Fulton, Mo. and Lynnville, IL Survived by one brother: Paul Watson of Independence, Mo.; two nieces; and two nephews. Preceded by a sister: Mildred Irene Garfield; and two brothers: Clyde and Charles Watson, both of Sacramento, California.

WATSON, Frank Carrel "Dutch"; b: 22Sep1915, Morristown, Tenn.; d: 6Feb1977, Jacksonville, IL; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Alta Davis on 18Dec1937 (place not stated); fa: Frank S. Watson; mo: Cynthia Petite. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; two children: Kirby Watson of Marshalltown, IA and Kathryn, wife of Robert Baptist of rural Jacksonville; five grandchildren; two sisters: Hattie Stucker and Marie Carter, both of Jacksonville. Preceded by one son and one brother.

WATSON, Frank S.; b: 21Feb1935, Hillview, IL; d: 28Aug1984, Jacksonville, IL; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Sylvia J. Davis on 4Aug1953 (place not stated); fa: William S. Watson; mo: Genevieve Pence. Survived by his wife; three sons: Jerry Watson, Gary Watson, and James Watson, all of Jacksonville; a daughter: Bonnie Watson of Jacksonville; a grandmother: Mrs. Nellie Pence of Jacksonville; three sisters: Mrs. James (Betty) Bennett of Peoria, Mrs. Carl (Donna) Suter of Roanoke, Va., and Mrs. Sharon Hrrrelbrink of Jacksonville; three step-sisters: Mrs. Jack (Wilma) Thomas of Lake Village, Indiana, Mrs. Bob (Alma) Anderson of Lakeside, AZ, and Mrs. Scott (Joyce) Steele of El Dorado Hills, CA; a step-brother: Raymond Trowbridge of Literberry; and a half-brother: Larry Trowbridge of Jacksonville.

WATSON, Rev. John C.; b: 30Oct1916, Iola, IL; d: 13Aug1981, near Ebaugh Corner, west of Jacksonville, IL; bu: Murrayville, IL; m: Eloise Walton on 30Jun1946 in Jacksonville, IL; fa & mo: (not stated). A resident of Jacksonville, IL Survived by his wife; four children: Mrs. Russell K. (Theresa Joan) Nuzum III of Miami, FL, Timothy John of Santa Ana, CA, John Lynn of Rolla, Mo., and Mrs. Brine (Holly Grace) Jones of North Platte, Neb.; one grandchild; several brothers & sisters: David of Jacksonville, Roger of Dahlonega, Ga., Mrs. Ira (Marjory) Clark of Jacksonville, Mrs. William (Rachel) Cannon of Strawberry Point, IA, Mrs. William (Mildred) Crampton of San Antonio, TX, and Carolyn Watson of Dayton, Ohio.

WATSON, Marjorie (Meserve); b: 27Oct1913 in Pike Co., IL; d: 29Dec1978, Pittsfield, IL; bu: Oakwood Cemetery; m: T. C. Watson (date and place not stated); fa: Harris A. Meserve; mo: Mildred Sittler. Survived by her husband; a son: Michael Watson of Pittsfield; two daughters: Mrs. Linda Dunham of Jacksonville and Mrs. Judy Stafford of Atlanta, Ga.; two grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. Paul Corey of Quincy and Mrs. Leo Braner of Fenton, Mo.

WATSON, McElwee "Mac"; b: 20May1899, Athens, Tenn.; d: 29Jun1979, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Ebenezer Cemetery; fa: Zachariah Watson; mo: Annie Edgemon. Survived by a brother: Arthur K. Watson of Mobile, Ala.; and two sisters: Mrs. Nona Elizabeth Bradfield of Downington, Pa. and Mrs. Mildred Annette Lauber of Mobile, Ala.

WATSON, Robert Dale; b: 2May1925, Jacksonville, IL; d: 9Jun1995, Quincy, IL (Illinois Veterans Home);; bu: Woodland Cemetery, Quincy, IL; m: Mildred Hogge on 27Jan1962 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: John L. Watson; mo: Eva L. Lynn. A former resident of Lakeshore Hills, in Fowler, IL WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. David (Joyce) Hanson of Spaulding and Mrs. John (Sue) Braund of Zanesville, Ohio; two sons: Robert L. Watson of Landson, S.C. and John H. Watson of Montgomery, Ala.; two step-sons: Donald Foster of Elk Grove Village and David Foster of Fowlerville, Mich.; 11 grandchildren; and a sister: Sarah Green of Jacksonville. Preceded by a son: Thomas Michael Watson in infancy; a brother: Lowell Watson; and two sisters: Edith Brown and Mary Watson.

WATSON, Ruth H. (Ney); b: 23Nov1918, Schuylkill Haven, Pa.; d: 27Sep1992, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: David Watson on 8Dec1945 in Schuylkill Haven, Pa.; fa: Jacob Ney; mo: Louise Orff. A resident of Jacksonville, IL Survived by her husband; one son: Richard S. (wife, Joan) Watson of Laramie, Wyo.; one daughter: Mrs. Robert (Cheryl) Ware of Jacksonville; six grandchildren; one brother: Carl Ney of Carlsbad, CA; and two sisters: Mrs. Frank (Leah) Trout of Schuylkill Haven, Pa., and Helen Baum of Alburn, Pa. Preceded by two brothers: Elmer and Lester Ney.

WATSON, C. "Mike"; b: 6Sep1913, near Time, Pike Co., IL; d: 27Aug1988, Springfield, IL (Memorial Medical Center); bu: Oakwood Cemetery, Pittsfield, IL; m: Marjorie M. Meserve on 6Jun1935 in Pittsfield, IL; fa: Claude I. Watson; mo: Velma Arnett. Wife preceded in death 30Dec1978. A resident of Pittsfield, IL Survived by one son: Mike Watson of St. Louis, Mo.; two daughters: Mrs. Reginald K. (Linda) Dunham of Jacksonville and Mrs. David G. (Judy) Stafford of Atlanta, Ga.; nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Preceded by one brother: Friday Watson.

WATT, Helen (Thomas); b: 1Nov1894, Scott Co., IL; d: 10Oct1985, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Winchester, IL; m: William Gibbs Watt in January, 1917 at St. Louis, Mo.; fa: Claude Thomas; mo: Minnie Edmonson. Husband preceded in death in January, 1978. A resident of rural Murrayville, IL Survived by a son: William T. Watt of rural Murrayville; a daughter: Mrs. Robert (Jocelyn) Nelson of Hot Springs, Ark.; 10 grand and 17 g-grandchildren.

WATT, L. Allan; b: 15May1908, Winchester, IL; d: 12Apr1988, St. Louis, Mo. (University Hospital); bu: Winchester, IL; m: 1)Mary Blackburn in 1941 at Olney, IL; and 2) Virginia Cole in 1968 (place not stated); and 3) Mary Zachary in 1977 (place not stated); fa: David D. Watt; ;mo: May Gibbs. 1st wife preceded in death in 1965; 2nd in 1976. A resident of Winchester, IL Survived by his wife; three sons: Leslie A. Watt of Los Angeles, CA, Robert G. Watt of Falls Church, Va., and Daniel D. Watt of University City, Mo.; and five grandchildren. Preceded by three brothers: William, David and Tom; and two sisters: Margaret Watt and Edith Dugan.

WATT, Mabel (Biggs); b: 3Jul1904 (place not stated); d: 11Oct1981, Jacksonville Il.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Roy A. Watt in June, 1929 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Justin A. Biggs; mo: Gertrude Couchman. Husband preceded in death in 1945. Survived by two daughters: Joyce Auwarter of Mt. Prospect and Linda Hoots of Jacksonville; five grandchildren: Neil Auwarter of Palo Alto, CA, Carey Linn Auwarter and Sarah Ellen Auwarter, both of Mt. Prospect, and Rob Roy Hembrough and Joyce Linette Hembrough, both of Jacksonville; and two great-grandchildren: Charles Robert Benyon and Theodore Earl Hembrough, both of Jacksonville; two brothers: J. Allen Biggs of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Earl B. Biggs of Jacksonville; ;and one sister: Mrs. Lamar (Elizabeth) Pepple of Largo, FL Preceded by an infant son and two sisters.

WATT, Mary (Armstrong) Zachary; b: 5Mar917, Clinton, Mo.; d: 27Feb1992, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville IL.; m: 1) Oscar Zachary; and 2) Allan Watt (dates and places not stated); fa: Logan Armstrong; mo: Sarah Louise Sayles. 1st husband preceded in death in 950; 2nd in 1988. A resident of Winchester, IL Survived by two daughters: Mrs. John L. (Sarah Zachary) Corning, Jr. of Guilford, Conn., and Mrs. Robert C. (Miriam Zachary) Freed of Arden Hills, Minn.; one son: Mitchell L. Zachary of Dallas, TX; 13 grand and seven g-grandchildren. Preceded by one brother: John L. Armstrong.

WATT, Paul I. "Pud"; b: 2Aug1909, Scott Co., IL; d: 11Feb1984, Jacksonville IL.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Pauline Eymann on 16Aug1936 in Keokuk, IA; fa: Lewis Watt; mo: Amy Irlam. Survived by his wife; two sons: David and Robert, both of Jacksonville; and five grandchildren. Preceded by a brother and a grandson.

WATT, Robert L.; b: 26Feb1937, Sioux City, IA; d: 9Dec1989, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Beverly Lohrenz on 4Apr1987 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Paul I. Watt; mo: Pauline Eymann. Air National Guard vet. Survived by his mother of South Jacksonville; three children: Steve Miller of Waverly and Sandee Watt and Greg Watt, both of Canyon County, CA; his wife; three step-children: Kerry Lohrenz of Chatham, Randy Lohrenz of Seaford, DE, and Mrs. Ron (Pam) Van Noy of Jacksonville; a brother: David Watt of Jacksonville; a grandson; and two nephews. Preceded by his father; and a son: Michael.

WATT, Virginia (Gable); b: (not stated); d: 31Oct1976, Winchester, IL; bu: (not stated); fa: Roy Gable; mo: Mabel Johnson. Survived by her husband; two daughters: Mrs. Charles (Marcia) Dalkert of London, Ontario, Canada, and Mrs. James (Jayne) McCarthy of Des Plaines; along with three stepsons: Leslie A. Watt of Playa del Rey, CA, Robert G. Watt of Vienna, VA, and Daniel D. Watt of Kansas City, Mo.; and four grandchildren; and one brother: Robert Gale of Medora.

WATT, William G.; b: 23Sep1894 (place not stated); d: 1Jan1978, Yuma, AZ; bu: Winchester, IL; m: Helen Thomas in 1916 (place not stated); fa: David D. Watt; mo: May Gibbs. A resident of rural Murrayville, IL Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Robert (Joycelyn) Nelson of Springfield; a son: William T. Watt of rural Murrayville; and a brother: L. Allan Watt of Winchester; ten grand and eight g-grandchildren. Preceded by two brothers: Thomas and David; and two sisters: Mrs. Edith Dugan and Miss Margaret Watt.

WATTERS, Sue (Ottwell); b: 10Jan1899, Venice, IL; d: 11Dec1987, Pittsfield, IL; bu: Green Pond Cemetery, Pearl, IL; m: William T. Watters (date and place not stated); fa: William Ottwell; mo: Mollie (surname not stated). Husband preceded in death. Survived by a daughter: Marjorie Johnson of Pearl; a step-daughter: Virginia Thornton of Pittsfield; a daughter-in-law: Katharine Kaminski of Heartland, WI; a brother: Roy Ottwell of Pearl; two sisters: Alice Christopher and Ruth Bosch, both of Jacksonville; and several nieces and a nephew. Preceded by a son: Ned Lewis.

WATTS, Astor H.; b: 21May1896, Grainger Co., Tenn.; d: 22Sep1986, Springfield, IL (Heritage Manor Nursing Home); bu: Chapin, IL; m: Lorena Long on 16Nov1919 in Bean Station, Tenn.; fa: Horace Albert Watts; mo: Ellen Blanton. Wife preceded in death 29Nov1979. WWI Army vet. Survived by two sons: Charles of Washington and Albert Dean of Lawton, OK; three daughters: Rachel Sue Thorpe and Carolyn Lambert, both of Springfield and Floy Lopeman of Peoria; 18 grand, 29 g-grand and five g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by one son; five brothers; one grandchild and two g-grandchildren.

WATTS, Beulah Mae (Tippett); b: 7Dec1920, Petersburg, IL; d: 8Oct1995, Springfield, IL (Memorial Hospital); bu: Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Aread, Ark.; m: Richard Watts in 1940 (place not stated); fa: David Eli Tippett; mo: Luella Fewell. Husband preceded in death. A resident of Loami, IL Survived by two sons: Donald Watts of Loami and Ted Watts of Springfield; one daughter: Wanda Watts Bramlett of Clinton, Ark.; five grand and five g-grandchildren; one brother: Richard Tippett of Joliet; six sisters: Bernice Mayberry of Springfield, Elsie Hill of St. Petersburg Beach, FL, Mary Jane Foutch of New Berlin, Pat Colvin of Braceville, Nora Ellen Tippett of , TX, and Gayle Kline of Phoenix, AZ; and many nieces and nephews.

WATTS, Charles M.; b: 8Sep1915, Franklin, IL; d: 14Aug1990, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Franklin, IL; m: Mary Ellen O'Donnell on 24Nov1945 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Charles S. Watts; mo: Alice Ryan. A resident of Jacksonville, IL WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; three daughters: Mrs. Terry (Jane) English of Murrayville, Mrs. Butch (Joann) Lindermann and Mrs. Dan (Carol Ann) Kindred, both of South Jacksonville; two sisters: Mrs. Leo (Annabelle) Allen of Franklin and Mrs. Robert (Alice) Reiners of Hinsdale; six grandchildren: Lisa Hembrough, Scott Driver, Rachel Kindred, Michael English, Sarah English and Brian English; and one great-grandson: Joey Hembrough. Preceded by two brothers: Virgil and Clarence; and one sister: Irene Ryan.

WATTS, Frank, Sr. "Bullwinkle"; b: 5Jun1944 (place not stated); d: 3Dec1996, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: (cremated); m: (not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). A former resident of Centerville, IL Survived by four sons: Frank Watts, Jr. of Springfield, Eric Austin of Jacksonville, Lacey Austin of St. Louis, and Charles Franklin Watts of Jacksonville; three daughters: Michelle Watts Williams and Pamela E. Watts, both of Springfield, and Ala "Dee Dee" Brown; five grandchildren; two brothers: Hiawatha Watts, Jr. of East St. Louis and Wilbur Watts of Chicago; two sisters: Mildred Watts Taylor of Centerville and Onethia Watts of Fairview Heights; several aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and many cousins. Preceded by his parents and one brother.

WATTS, Gary L.; b: 31Oct1940, Jacksonville, IL; d: 19Jun1984, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: (not stated); fa: Marshall E. Watts; mo: Garneta Coker. Survived by his mother of Jacksonville; two sons: Bryan Watts and Darren Watts, both of Jacksonville; and a brother: Roger L. Watts of Jacksonville.

WATTS, Harold "Tinker"; b: 13Dec1911, Morgan Co., IL; d: 13Jun1977, Springfield, IL (St. John's Hospital); bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Juanita Garrison on 6Feb1945 (place not stated); fa: Warren Watts; mo: Carrie Frost. Wife preceded in death 14Jan1977. WWII Air Force vet. A resident of Jacksonville. Survived by two children: Jeanine Grant of Peoria and Jim Watts, Jr. of Jacksonville; three grandchildren: Mark and Jeffrey Niblock and Angela Grant, all of Peoria; and one sister: Mrs. Bea Fry of Rockford.

WATTS, Hazel Olive (Bivens); b: 1Oct1894, Decatur, IL; d: 17Oct1976, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: David L. Watts on 1Oct1926 in Decatur, IL; fa: Walter M. Bivens; mo: Mary Ida Bane. Survived by her husband; two sons: Luell A. of Alexandria, Va. And Virgil L. of Vandalia; a sister: Mrs. Marguerite McManus of Lincoln Park, Michigan; and six grandchildren. Preceded by two sons.

WATTS, Ike; b: 29Mar1895, Goodland, Kansas; d: 14Mar1985, Camp Point, IL (Grandview Manor Nursing Home); bu: Cooperstown, IL; m: Rella Ann Roate on 19Oct1921 (place not stated); fa: John Watts; mo: Josephine Beahr. Wife preceded in death 14Aug1981. A resident of Fowler, IL Vet. Survived by two sons: John I. Watts of Mendon and Harold A. Watts of Fowler; three daughters: Mrs. Henry (Virdella) Turner and Mrs. Danny (Carolyn) Phillips, both of Rushville, and Mrs. Charlie (Delores) Wright of Browning; one brother: James Watts of Versailles; ten grand, eight step-grand, two g-grand and six step-g-grandchildren. Preceded by one brother.

WATTS, Jessica R.; b: 16Mar1983, Pittsfield, IL; d: 22May1983, Springfield, IL; bu: Nebo, IL; fa: Dennis Watts; mo: Pamela Sue young. Parents were residents of Nebo, IL Survived by her parents; paternal grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. George Watts of Nebo; paternal g-grandparents: Mrs. Hettie Watts of Nebo and Mrs. Cora Sackett of Barry; maternal grandparents: Robert Young of Rushville and Mrs. Wanda Young of Louisiana, Mo.; g-grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Fred Miller of Pleasant Hill and Luther Young of Center, Mo.; and maternal g-grandmother: Mrs. Ruth Crane of Nebo.

WATTS, Juanita (Garrison); b: 14Oct1919, Morgan Co., IL; d: 14Jan1977, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Harold "Tinker" Watts on 6Feb1945 (place not stated); fa: Alvey Garrison; mo: Rosa Smith. Survived by her husband; a daughter: Jeneanne Grant of Peoria; and a son: James Watts of Jacksonville; three grandchildren: Mark and Jeffrey Niblock and Angela Grant; a brother and two sisters: Nelson Garrison of Tenn., Florence Sutherd of Decatur, and Deloris Turner of Jacksonville. Preceded by a son: Gerald C. Buchanan.

WATTS, Lorena E. (Long); b: 4Dec1902, VA, IL; d: 29Nov1979, Jacksonville, IL (Norris Hospital); bu: Chapin, IL; m: Astor H. Watts on 16Nov1919 in Bean Station, Tenn.; fa: J. Frank Long; mo: Daisy Bell McGoldrick. A resident of Chapin. Survived by her husband; two sons: Charles of Washington, IL, and Albert Dean of Lawton. Okla.; and three daughters: Rachel Sue Thorpe of Springfield, Floyd Lopeman of Peoria and Carolyn Lambert of Springfield; 18 grand and 22 g-grandchildren; these sisters and brother: Howard Long, Alberta Wright, Irene Hileman and Edith Harrell, all of Knoxville, Tenn. Preceded by one son, one grandchild; two brothers and one sister.

WATTS, Marvin R.; b: 16Nov1904, near Pleasant Hill, IL; d: 9Jan1995, Carrollton, IL; bu: Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, IL; m: Kathryn Ruyle in 1932 (place not stated); fa: George Watts; mo: Etta Tilley. Wife preceded in death 15Sep1965. Survived by a sister: Lillian Edwards of East Cleveland, Ohio.

WATTS, Maxine M.; b: 25Dec1924, Bowling Green, Mo.; d: 12Jan1988, Jacksonville, IL; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; fa: Jessie Watts; mo: Hazel Thomas. Survived by two sisters: Delores Brown and Hazel Blackburn, both of Jacksonville; nieces and a nephew that she helped to raise: Kenneth Taylor, Joyce Brown and Sharon Brown, all of Jacksonville, and Kenneth Brown of Seattle, Washington; and several other nieces and nephews. Preceded by four sisters and two brothers.

WATTS, Merle H. "Pete"; b: 24Jan1918 (place not stated); d: 25Nov1994, Carrollton, IL (Boyd Hospital); bu: White Hall, IL; bu: White Hall, IL; m: Cecile A. Rodgers on 2Jul1958 in Bonita Springs, FL; f: Harry Watts; mo: Jessie Graves. A resident of White Hall. Navy vet. Survived by his wife; one brother: Earl of Mohave, California. Preceded by one brother: Lionel; and two sisters: Roberta Smith and Della Clark.

WATTS, Reid; b: 26May1899, Waverly, IL; d: 16Oct1987, Jacksonville IL.; bu: Oak Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, IL; m: Ollie Bateman on 16Feb1925 (place not stated); fa: Ezekiel Watts; mo: Ida Harford. Survived by his wife; one daughter: Mrs. Charles (Eleanor) Ross, Jr. of Greenfield; one brother: Jesse of Tucson, Ariz.; one sister: Ruth Sims of Palmyra; three grand and four g-grandchildren.

WATTS, Rella (Roate); b: 17Jun1905, Brown Co., IL; d: 14Aug1981, Quincy, IL (St. Mary's Hospital); bu: Cooperstown, IL; : Ike Watts on 19Oct1921 in Fowler, IL; fa: William Roate; mo: Laura Wainman. A resident of Fowler, IL Survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. Virdella Turner of Rushville, Mrs. Delores Wright of Browning, Mrs. Carolyn June Toland of Rushville, John I. of Mendon and Harold A. of Fowler; 10 grand, eight step-grand, two g-grand, six step-g-grandchildren; a brother: Randall of Versailles; and six sisters: Rena Greenwall of Coatsburg, Tessie Surratt of Rushville, Ruby Kleinlein of Versailles, Rachel Hall of Bluffs, Rosella Lacy of Jacksonville and Reba Frywell of Hillview.

WATTS, Roger L.; b: 7Nov1942, Jacksonville, IL; d: 22Nov1987, north of Jacksonville, IL; m: (not stated); fa: Marshall Watts; mo: Garneta Coker. Army vet. Survived by a son: Roger of Jacksonville; two daughters: Tammy and Monica, both of Jacksonville; a granddaughter: Teegan of Jacksonville; and his mother: Mrs. Garneta Watts of Jacksonville. Preceded by one brother: Garry; and his father.

WATTS, Virgil; b: 22Dec1904, Franklin, IL; d: 4Sep1976, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Franklin, IL; m: Mary E. Woelfel in 1940 (place not stated); fa: Charles S. Watts; mo: Alice Ryan. A former resident of the Franklin, IL area. Survived by his wife; three daughters: Mrs. Thomas (Mary Ann) Hayes and Mrs. Jerry (Eileen) Suttles, both of Jacksonville, and Kathleen, at home; a son: Virgil Lee of Alexander; three sisters: Mrs. Leo Allen of Franklin and Mrs. Robert Ryan and Mrs. Robert Reimers, both of Hinsdale; and a brother: Charles of Jacksonville; and four grandchildren. Preceded by a brother.

WATTS, William Ottis; b: 9Oct1911, Lauder, IL; d: 10Jul1992, Greenville, IL (Utlaut Memorial Hospital); bu: East Cemetery, Waverly, IL; m: Iva May Fair on 18Jul1937 in Beardstown, IL; fa: Perry Otis Watts; mo: Luella Rae Swift. Wife preceded in death 20Jul1973. A resident of Smithboro; formerly of Waverly. WWII Navy vet. Survived by one son: Larry Watts of Smithboro; one brother: James E. Watts of Waverly; three sisters: Thelma Roe of Gurnee, Mrs. Donald (Helen) Davis of Waverly, and Mrs. Harold (Betty) Shekelton of Waverly; and two grandchildren.

WAX, Mary Margaret; b: 15Oct1917, Morgan Co. Il.; d: 17May1984, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Oakland Cemetery, Meredosia, IL; fa: Henry Asberry Wax; mo: Clara Bollyard. The last of her immediate family, she is survived by several cousins. Preceded by a brother.

WAY, Carl F.; b: 31Mar1901, Shelbina, Mo.; d: 3Nov1977, Rushville, IL; bu: Rushville, IL; m: Pauline Jones in 1935 at Edina, Mo.; fa: Clark Way; mo: Ora Williams. Survived by his wife; a son: Steve of Champaign; a step-grandchild; two sisters and a brother: Brace Way of Hannibal, Mo., Margaret Sorrell of Quincy, and Mary Saunders of Honeywell, Mo. Preceded by an infant daughter.

WAY, Gene R.; b: (date not stated), Cass Co., IL; d: 30Jul1983, Jacksonville, IL; m: Katherine Rexroat on 1Oct1938 (place not stated); fa: Bert Way; mo: Ollie Liter. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Patrick (Minta Jean) Littlejohn of Eureka; two granddaughters: Jean Marie and Rebecca Katherine Littlejohn; and a sister: Mrs. Farrell (Marie) Cooper of Jacksonville.

WAY, John M.; b: 8Dec1910, VA, IL; d: 6Jul1976, Springfield, IL (Memorial Hospital); bu: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Macomb, IL; m: Bernice Burch (date and place not stated); fa: Albert M. Way; mo: Flora French. Wife preceded in death 30Aug1972. A resident of Macomb, IL WWII vet. Survived by one brother: Kenneth Way of Jacksonville; four sisters: Mrs. Bert Merriman and Mrs. Roberta Reed of Springfield, Mrs. Pauline Collins of Chandlerville, and Mrs. Virginia Erdmann of Bourbonnais.

WAY, Kenneth J.; b: 16May1923, VA, IL; d: 11May1982, Springfield, IL (Memorial Hospital); bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: LaVerne Armstrong on 28Jun1947 (place not stated); fa: Al Way; mo: Flora French. A resident of Jacksonville, IL WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; five children: Danny Way and Mrs. Jim (Linda) Blesse, both of Jacksonville, Ms. Bill (Patricia) McGee and Mike Way, both of Winchester, and Mrs. Pat (Carol) Searle of Decatur; two grandchildren; and four sisters: Pauline Collins of Chandlerville, Lucille Erdmann of Bourbonnais, Robert Reed of Phoenix, AZ, and Florence Merriman of Virginia. Preceded by one brother.

WAY, LaVerne M. (Armstrong); b: 13Feb1928, VA, IL; d: 12Nov1992, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL; m: Kenneth J. Way on 28Jun1947 (place not stated); fa: Daniel Armstrong; mo: Elva Miller. Husband preceded in death 11May1982. Survived by two sons: Danny (wife, Darlene) Way of Jacksonville, and Mike (wife, LaVonne) Way of Jacksonville, Ark.; three daughters: Linda Blesse of Jacksonville, Mrs. Bill (Patricia) McGee of Little Rock, Ark., and Mrs. Pat (Carol) Searle of Decatur; 10 grandchildren; one brother: Ernest Armstrong of Galatia; and three sisters: Thelma of Springfield, Mrs. Jimmy (Martha) Patterson of Braidwood, and Mrs. Bill (Dorothy) Zauratsky of Springhill, FL

WAY, Pauline M. (Jones); b: 9Apr1913, Edina, Mo.; d: 29Mar1982, Rushville, IL; bu: Rushville, IL; m: Carl Way on 10Feb1935 in Edina, Mo.; fa: Clyde Jones; mo: Daisy Roseberry. Husband preceded in death 3Nov1977. Survived by one son: Steve of Champaign; one grandson; two brothers: Paul of Streator and Harold of Allentown, Pa.; and one sister: Mrs. Helen Eheringer of Savanna, IL Preceded by one sister.

WAYHAM, Felter K.; b: 9Sep1893, Carrollton, IL; d: 14Apr1977, Jacksonville, IL (Passavant Hospital); bu: Oak Grove Cemetery, Jerseyville, IL; m: Helen Lucille Brown on 17Feb1914 (place not stated); fa: Hugh C. Wayham; mo: Della Felter. Wife preceded in death 19Mar1973. A resident of Greenfield, IL Survived by these children: Miss Eleanor Wayham of Greenfield, Mrs. Gilbert (Barbara) Elmore of Staunton, David Wayham of Memphis, Tenn., and Robert Wayham of San Angelo, TX; five grand and two g-grandchildren; and a sister: Mrs. Hazel Reno of Alton. Preceded by one son and one daughter.

WAYMAN, June; b: (not stated); d: 1Jun1990, Beardstown, IL; fa & mo: (not stated). A resident of 920 Sangamon St., Beardstown, IL; was 92 years of age at death. Survived by three sisters: Pearl Evans, Dollie Showalter and Hattie Welch .


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