EACRET, Glena G. (Samuel); b: 29Jun1905, Cass Co., Il.; d: 4Jul1990, Petersburg, IL.; bu: Mt. Olive Cemetery, Chandlerville, Il.; m: Harrison F. Eacret in 1924 in Chandlerville, Il.; fa: Andrew J. Samuel; mo: Sallie Ann Campbell. Husband preceded in death in 1949. A former resident of Jacksonville, Il. Survived by a sister: Gladys S. Hudspeth of Petersburg; a niece and a nephew. Preceded by two sisters and three brothers.
EADES, C. Alfred; b: 25Apr1899, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 12Feb1976, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Harriet Dunlap on 11Nov1922 in Peoria, Il.; fa: Frank Eades; mo: Blanche Glines. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Robert J. (Blanche) Reuck of Jacksonville; three grandchildren: Mrs. Keith (Harriet) Curtis of Washington, D.C., Stephen E. Reuck of Jacksonville and Jennifer L. Reuck of Irving, Tex.; one sister: Miss Edith Eades of Tucson, Arizona. Preceded by his parents and two brothers: Thomas and Herbert.
EADES, Denzil S.; b: 18Nov1909, Modesto, Il.; d: 29Mar1979, Davenport, Iowa; bu: Blue Grass Cemetery, Modesto, Il.; m: Lola Grow on 25Aug1931 (place not stated); fa: Silas Eades; mo: Maggie Hiatt. Wife preceded in death in 1970. A former resident of Modesto, Il. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Roger (Norma) Toohey of Bettendorf, Iowa; two grandsons; a sister: Mrs. John (Mary) Molen of Medora; and a brother: John of Florissant, Mo.
EADES, Harriet (Dunlap); b: 29Aug1901, east of Jacksonville, Il. on the Dunlap Springs farm; d: 14Jan1983, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Alfred Eades on 11Nov1922 in Peoria, Il.; fa: Stephen Howard Dunlap; mo: May Osterholt. Husband preceded in death in 1976. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Robert J. (Blanche) Reuck of Jacksonville; three grandchildren: Mrs. Keith (Harriet Ann) Curtis of Yokosuka, Japan, Stephen E. Reuck of Decatur, Texas; and Mrs. Stephen (Jennifer) Almond of Clovis, N.M.; three g-grandchildren; a brother: Donald Dunlap of Jacksonville; and a sister: Jenny Louise Parker of Reno, Nevada. Preceded by two sisters: Bertha Wilson and Dicy Galles. [Member: James Caldwell Chapter of the D.A.R.]
EADES, Herbert; b: 7Jan1908, rural Macoupin Co., Il.; d: 9May1993, Carlinville, Il.; bu: Land Cemetery, near Palmyra, Il.; m: Eva Mae Waters on 5Aug1927 in Jacksonville, Il.; fa: George Wilburn Eades; mo: M. Ethel Kinner. Survived by his wife; a son: Leroy Eades of Palmyra; a daughter: Della Mae Hamm of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a half-brother: Dale Eades of O'Fallon, Mo.; 10 grand and 26 g-grandchildren; and a g-g-grandson. Preceded by an infant half-brother.
EADES, Lonnie Kenneth; b: 20Sep1900, Greene Co., Il.; d: 28May1977, White Hall, Il.; bu: Providence Cemetery, near Carrollton, Il.; m: Edna Irene Morrison (date and place not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). A resident of Roodhouse, Il. Survived by his wife; these sons: Kenneth of Medora Leslie of Jerseyville, Keith of Carrollton and Roger, address uncertain; also a sister: Mrs. Ralph (Wilma) Willis of Carrollton. Preceded by a daughter.
EADES, Louella King (Eades); b: (date not stated), Tallula, Il.; d: 21Sep1978, Petersburg, Il.; bu: Mt. Oliver Cemetery, Cass Co., Il.; m: 1) Ernest L. King in 1912; and 2) Thomas Eades in 1946 (places not stated); fa: Rev. George Eades; mo: Amanda Lowe. 1st husband preceded in death in 1943; 2nd in 1959. A resident of Tallula, Il. Survived by two sons: Ernest E. of Tallula and Walter Murl King of Ashland; seven grand, 12 g-grand and two g-g-grandchildren; two brothers and a sister: Irving Eades of Petersburg, Cedric Ted Eades of Houston, Tex. and Mrs. Velma Corson of Sarasota, Fla. Preceded by a daughter.
EADES, Victor D.; b: 10Oct1900, Macoupin Co., Il.; d: 1Mar1986, Carlinville, Il.; bu: Land Cemetery, west of Palmyra, Il.; m: Elizabeth Dietrich on 10Oct1964 (place not stated); fa: Henry Eades; mo: Martha Dugger. Survived by his wife; one son: William Kuntzman of Decatur.
EADS, Virginia E. (White); b: 18Sep1906, Virginia, Il.; d: 2Sep1987, Peoria, Il.; bu: Chandlerville, Il.; m: Aubrey B. Eads on 16Jul1922 in Virginia, Il.; fa: Leslie White; mo: Gertrude Struble. Husband preceded in death 30Oct1980. A resident of Peoria Heights, Il. Survived by a son: Aubrey B. Eads of Sanford, Fla.; a daughter: Virginia Miller of Peoria Heights; six grand and 10 g-grandchildren; three brothers: Gail White and Woodrow White, both of Peoria, and J. William White of Virginia; four sisters: Mrs. Helen Clark and Muriel Henderson, both of Virginia, Hazel McGuire of Mexico, Mo., and Mrs. Mary Bristol of Girard; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by a brother.
EAGEAR, Rev. Msgr. Robert John; b: 17May1901, St. Louis, Mo.; d: 22Sep1984, Jacksonville, IL.; bu: St. Patrick's Cemetery, Alton, Il.; fa: Robert Eagear; mo: Jennie Ryan.
EAGLE, Elmer; b: 29May1913, Pittsfield, Il.; d: 28Jul1988, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Blue River Cemetery, Detroit, Il.; m; Hilda Lane on 24Dec1938 in Hannibal, Mo.; fa: Jacob Eagle; mo: Bertha Newsom. A resident of Pittsfield, Il. Survived by his wife; two great-nephews and one great-niece.
EAGLE, John Claude; b: 31May1901, Pike Co., Il.; d: 15Sep1986, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Il.; m: Nina Labby on 4May1931 in Bowling Green, Mo.; fa: Jacob Eagle; mo: Bertha Newsom. Survived by his wife; one brother: Elmer Eagle of Pittsfield; and three grandchildren. Preceded by two daughters and an infant sister.
EAGLE, John E.; b: 2Nov1912, Detroit, Il.; d: 22My1986, Detroit, Il.; bu: Blue River Cemetery, Detroit, Il.; m: Claudine "Peg" Hayden on 16Apr1943 in Bowling Green, Mo.; fa: Edward S. Eagle; mo: Velma Dobble. Survived by his wife; a sister: Mrs. Pauline Sanderson of Pittsfield; a niece: Mrs. Karen Benton of Jacksonville; and a nephew: R. Coy Sanderson of Pittsfield.
EALY, Susan Cone (Crawford); b: 25Dec1932, Terre Haute, Ind.; d: 13Feb1978, Rushville, Il.; bu: Memorial Park Cemetery, Columbia, Mo.; m: 1) Robert Cone (date and place not stated); and 2) Jimmy D. Ealy on 18Dec1960 in Columbia, Mo.; fa: Richard S. Crawford; mo: Elizabeth Davis. 1st husband preceded in death in 1957. Survived by the following children: Robert Cone and Mrs. Caryn Tyson, both of Louisville, Ky.., and Kimberly and Bradley Ealy, both at home; and a sister: Mrs. Donald Blenden of Columbia, Mo.
EARL, Hazel A. Wittekiend (Yelton); b: 6Sep1905, Pike Co., Il.; d: 12Jan1985, Cincinnati, Ohio; bu: Forest Lawn Memory Garden Cemetery, Macomb, Il.; m: 1) Bert Wittekiend; and 2) Harry Earl (dates and places not stated); fa: Walter Yelton; mo: Pearl Chrisman. 1st husband died earlier; 2nd died in 1961. A former resident of Macomb, Il. Survived by one son: Don Wittekiend of Cincinnati; seven grand and four g-grandchildren; one brother: Russell Yelton of Barry; and seven sisters: Mrs. Marjorie Hall of New Canton, Mrs. Jean Losch, Mrs. Verge Griffin, Mrs. Clara Gully, Mrs. Helen Wendorff and Mrs. Lucille Moore, all of Barry, and Mrs. Bessie Reel of Pittsfield. Preceded by one son: Robert; two brothers: Clifford and Merritt Yelton; and one sister: Mrs. Edna Megethe.
EARLEY, Benjamin D.; b: 10Apr1919, Carrollton, Il.; d: 13Apr1990, Jacksonville Il.; bu: Carrollton, Il.; m: Letha I. Hopwood (date and place not stated); fa: Benjamin F. Early; mo: Lena Johnisee. A resident of Fidelity, Il. WWII Navy vet. Survived by h is wife; one daughter: Nancy Weston of Bunker Hill; a son: Larry E. of Jacksonville; 11 grand and 13 g-grandchildren; three half-sisters: Lena Long of Roodhouse, Frances Carter of Alton and Beulah Ramsey of Euless, Tex.; and his step-mother: Clara Earley of Carrollton. Preceded by a daughter: Beverly; and a son: Wesley.
EARLEY, Benjamin K.; b: 15Jul1919, Murrayville, Il.; d: 20Mar1986, Carrollton, Il.; bu: Carrollton, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: Benjamin F. Earley; mo: Clara Worrall. WWII vet. Survived by his mother; two sons: Robert of Memphis, Tenn., and Terry of Long Island, N.Y.; and two grandchildren.
EARLEY, Clara U. (Worrall); b: 5 Sep 1900, Murrayville, IL; d. 27 Apr 1991, Carrollton, Il.; bu: Carrollton, Il.; m: Benjamin F. Early on 15Nov1924 in St. Louis, Mo.; fa: Benjamin Worrall; mo: Lillian Mae Warcup. Husband preceded in death in 1969. Survived by two grandsons: Bob Earley of Memphis, Tenn., and Terry Earley of Mt. Sinai, N.Y.; three g-grand, two step-grand and several step-g-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by a son: Benjamin K. Earley; and by a step-son: Benjamin D. Earley.
EARLS, Forrest S. "Davy"; b: 28Apr1904, Oquawka, Il.; d: 24Jun1992, Quincy, Il.; bu: Morey Cemetery, New Canton, Il.; m: Gladys Warner on 2Apr1930 in Quincy, Il.; fa: William S. Earls; mo: Rose A. Bailey. Wife preceded in death 18Jan1973. A resident of rural New Canton, Il. Survived by a son: William S. Earls of Pittsfield; a daughter: Mrs. Phil (Linda) Phillips of New Canton; five grand, four step-grand, eight g-grand and three step-g-grandchildren; and a sister: Velma Venus of New Canton. Preceded by a sister: Grace Baker.
EARLY, Almeda Nadine (Armstrong); b: 17Feb1919, White Hall, Il.; d: 24De1988, rural White Hall, Il.; bu: White Hall, Il.; : Donald H. Early on 14Dec1945 in Carrollton, Il.; fa: George Armstrong; mo: Alta Steelman. Husband preceded in death 1Mar1978. Survived by the following children: Carol Early of Clermont, Fla., Robert Early of Jerseyville, Beverly Early of Coopers Mills, Maine, Barbara Early of Evergreen, Colo., Gary Early of White Hall, Vicki Keller of Meredosia, Karen Brown of Decatur and Kristy Reagor of Macomb; eight grandchildren; and one sister: Helen Prill of Jerseyville.
EARLY, Donald Harris; b: 15Oct1914, Eldred, Il.; d: 1Mar1978, Jacksonville, Il.; d: White Hall, Il.; m: Almeda Armstrong on 14Dec1945 in Carrollton, Il.; fa: Lester Early; mo: Florence Logan. A resident of rural White Hall, Il. WWII Marine vet. Survived by his mother of White Hall; his wife; these children: Carol Early of Wichita, Kansas, Robert Early of Jerseyville, Beverly Early of Vallabora, Maine, Barbara Early of Evergreen, Colo., Gary Earl and Mrs. Karen Pacotti, both of White Hall, Mrs. Mark (Vickie) Keller of Galva and Mrs. Larry (Kristy) Reagor of Macomb; one grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. Edward (Vetra) Hansen of Peoria and Mrs. Glenn (Marjorie) Schutz of White Hall; and two brothers: Marvin Early and John Early, both of White Hall.
EARLY, Florence M. (Logan); b: 11Aug1890, Greene Co., Il.; d: 22Mar1985, White Hall, IL.; bu: White Hall, Il.; m: Lester Early on 11Mar1914 in Carrollton, Il.; fa: John B. Logan; mo: Mary Wardenski. Husband preceded in death 2Jul1958. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Edward (Vetra) Hansen of Peoria; two sons: Marvin L. and John C., both of White Hall; 18 grand and 17 g-grandchildren and one g-g-grandchild; and a sister: Mrs. Jeff (Bea) Davidson of Carrollton.
EARLY, Jack G.; b: 23Nov1936, Kane, Il.; d: 25Jan1985, Springfield, Il.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Lana Jo Little on 15Oct1972 in Jacksonville, Il.; fa: Raymond Early; mo: Ruth E. Barnard. A resident of Jacksonville, Il. Air Force vet. Survived by his wife; his mother: Ruth E. Smith of Jacksonville; a son: Michael Jay Early of Jacksonville; a daughter: Michelle Kay Early of Jacksonville; and a brother: Dennis Early of Carrollton.
EARLY, Jane (Powell); b: 29Sep1936, Hillview, Il.; d: 21Dec1991, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: White Hall, Il.; m: Ronald B. Early on 1Feb1958 in Roodhouse, Il.; fa: C. L. "Bud" Powell; mo: Violet Hicks. A resident of Alsey, Il. Survived by her mother of Roodhouse; her husband; two sons: Greg Early and Jay Early, both of Alsey; a daughter: Kathy Davidson of Alsey; five grandchildren; and a sister: Judy Rusten of Roodhouse.
EARLY, Marie J.; b: 2Jul1904, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 2Dec1988, Lake Wales, Fla.; bu: Calvary Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; fa: John J. Early; mo: Nora A. Mahoney. Survived by two nieces: Rose Marie Futch of Lake Wales, Fla., and Beverly Beascoechea of Winter Haven, Fla. She was the last of her immediately family.
EARLY, Maxine (Jackson); b: 5Jun1918, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 5Dec1982, Lakeland, Fla.; bu: Lakeland, Fla.; m: Joseph A. Early on 15Jul1940 (place not stated); fa: W. T. Jackson; mo: Agnes (surname not stated). Husband preceded in death 6Aug1982. Survived by two daughters: Rose Marie Futch of Lake Wales, and Beverly Beacoeches of Winter Haven, Fla.; and three grandchildren. Preceded by the following brothers and sisters: Doris Brosi, Aubrey (Pete) Jackson, and Col Rex. S. Jackson.
EARNEST, Edith Irene (Cunningham); b: 7Dec1905, Barry, Il.; d: 6Jun1989, Quincy, Il.; bu: Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry, Il.; m: Otis Leslie Earnest on 27Nov1926 in Chicago, Il.; fa: Horace Lee Cunningham; mo: Olive Charlotte Lease. Husband preceded in death 11Mar1972. A resident of rural Barry, Il. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Lester (Sybil) Stolte; three grand and eight g-grandchildren. Preceded by one brother, one sister and two g-grandchildren.
EARNST, Louise C. (Kenady); b: 22Jun1911, Riccardo, N.M.; d: 28Jun1991, Quincy, Il.; bu: Kinderhook, Il.; m: Russell B. Earnst on 26Sep1935 in Kinderhook, Il.; fa: Louis Kenady; mo: Emma Weddington. Husband preceded in death in September, 1972. A resident of Barry, Il. Survived by one son: Floyd E. "Gene" Earnst of Quincy; one brother: Louis Kenady, Jr. of Lorraine; six sisters: Wilma Kulhman of Barry, Beth Banowetz of La Palma, Calif., Lillian Westphal of Lancaster, Calif.., Mary Lou Duesterhaus and Jeanne Smith, both of Quincy, and Faith Ervin of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by one brother, three sisters and one son: Richard Ray Earnst.
EARP, Edna Gertrude (Fell); b: 22Feb1916, Alexis, Il.; d: 6Jul1992, Silver Springs, Fla.; bu: Rock Island Arsenal National Cemetery, Rock Island, Il.; m: Lester L. Earp on 22Feb1934 (place not stated); fa: Harry L. Fell; mo: Elizabeth Munson. Husband preceded in death. A former resident of Jacksonville, Il. Survived by one daughter: Mrs. Earl (Mildred) Bielser of Salem; two sons: Wyatt V. Earp of Silver Springs, Fla., and Weldon L. Earp of Jacksonville; one step-daughter: Mrs. Charles (Lajune) Larimer of Monmouth; 17 grand and six g-grandchildren. Preceded by one sister: six brothers; and one step-son: Lester "Al" Earp.
EASLEY, Albert Olen; b: 1Nov1921, Frederick, Il.; d: 22May1979, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Oakland Cemetery, Meredosia, Il.; m: Rachel V. Hall on 4Jan1941 (place not stated); fa: John W. Easley; mo: Ada Mae Floyd. A resident of Shady Acres, north of Meredosia, Il. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; these children: Mrs. John C. (Vivian) Davis of Collinsville, Laura Easley of St. Louis, Mo., James O. Easley of Elsah, Gerald L. of Hanna City and Tammy Easley, at home; nine grandchildren; these brother and sisters: Leonard W. of Streator, Lucille Hughes, John C., Vernon B., Rosetta Van Hyning and Courtney A., all of Meredosia; a half-brother and two half-sisters: Charles Easley of Springfield, Nellie Clark of Versailles and Sylvia M. Easley of Rushville. Preceded by two bothers; one sister and a half-brother.
EASLEY, Arthur, Jr.; b: 20Jun1919, Pike Co., Il.; d: 3Oct1991, Wyconda, Mo.; bu: Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry, Il.; fa: Arthur Oren Easley; mo: Ava Maude Wood. A former resident of Pike Co., Il. WWII Army vet. Survived by one sister: Mrs. Paul (Adelyn) Fesler of Barry. Preceded by two sisters; two brothers; two nieces; five nephews; and one sister-in-law: Dorothy Easley of Kinderhook.
EASLEY, Clarence Eugene; b: 14Dec1912, Mt. Sterling, Il.; d: 21Nov1983, Timewell, Il.; bu: Silent Home Cemetery, near Cameron, Il.; m: Thelma Maxine Summers on 7Feb1959 (place not stated); fa: John Easley; mo: Kate Hippen. A former resident of Cameron, Il. Survived by his wife and the following children: Jack of Galesburg, Bill of Cameron, Mrs. Jerry (Joyce) Heady of Galesburg, Mrs. Floyd (Sharon) Palm of Galesburg, Mrs. Herman (Elaine) Hanks of Carthage; two brothers: Roy of Mt. Sterling and Raymond of Knoxville; one sister: Mrs. Hershel (Ella) Christian of Hermit, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; and one g-granddaughter. Preceded by two brothers.
EASLEY, D. Allen; b: (date not stated), Springfield, Il.; d: 31Dec1983, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Rochester, Il.; fa: G. Gilmore Easley; mo: Lucille Harrison. Was 44 years of age at time of death. Survived by four aunts: Mrs. Annis Lahey of rural Pleasant Plains, Mrs. G. F. (Helen) Wineman of Laguna Hills, Calif., Mrs. Josephine Campbell of Rochester, and Pearl Easley of Springfield; and several cousins.
EASLEY, Dorothy Nell Trautwein (Graybael); b: 5Sep1908, near Barry, Il.; d: 19May1996, Quincy, Il.; bu; Kinderhook, Il.; m: 1) Charles Irwin Trautwein on 13May1918 in Winchester; and 2) Emmett Easley on 19Aug1973 in Barry, Il.; fa: Lloyd Graybael; mo: Myra McDonough. 1st husband preceded in death 17Mar1966; 2nd on 2Mar1979. A resident of Kinderhook, Il. Survived by two sons: Marvin Trautwein of Waukegan and Norman Trautwein of Jonesboro, Ark. Preceded by four sisters: Galdys Long, Mildred Mullins, Mary Funk, and Helen Carroll; and one brother: Glenn Easley.
EASLEY, Earl G.; b: 5Aug1944, Meredosia, Il.; d: 16Apr1994, Boulder, Colo.; bu: Brighton, Colo.; m: Teri Aguon on 8Apr1971 in Brighton, Colo.; fa: George Easley; mo: Letha Ballaard. A resident of Hudson, Colo.; formerly of Meredosia, Il. Survived by his wife; one son: Jon Earl of Aurora, Colo.; two daughters: Joan Melissa Howe of Lewiston, Maine and Lorynda Eisermann of Calumet City; one step-daughters: Donna Marie Cuidad of Monterrey, Calif.; one step-son: James Michael Anderson of Guam; one bother: George Easley of Chapin; five sisters: Mary Smith and June Blair, both of Meredosia, Nina Stasi of Chicago, Elaine Hilton of Cuba and Sharon Cockerill of Wildwood; and four granddaughters. Preceded by his parents and a sister: Violet Surratt.
EASLEY, Fredreca A. "Snoop" (Robeson); b: 22Apr1936 in Rushville, Il.; d: 16Oct1995, Springfield, Il.; bu: (not stated); m: Jackie Easley on 28Jun1985 in Bowling Green, Mo.; fa: Jake Reeve Robeson; mo: Anna Margaret Read. A resident of Rushville. Survived by her husband; her father of Rushville; one son: Michael Scott Robeson of Beardstown; one daughter: Dana Lee Robeson-Harris of Beardstown; one step-son: Jon K. Easley of Centralia; four grand and two step-grandchildren; one sister: Mrs. Dean (Miriam) Orr of Rushville; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by her mother.
EASLEY, Helen L. (Hall); b: 17Jul1922, Meredosia, Il.; d: 25Jul1995, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Oakland Cemetery, Meredosia, Il.; m: John C. Easley on 11Mar1940 in Bowling Green, Mo.; fa: Sam Hall; mo: Grace Surratt. Husband preceded in death in 1988. A resident of Meredosia, Il. Survived by two daughters: Gracie M. Easley and Judith Kasmierski, both of Jacksonville; and two sons: Samuel Wesley Easley (wife, Debbie) of Naples and Jackie Calvin Easley (wife, Fredrica) of Rushville; six grand and several g-grandchildren; two bothers: William "Buck" Hall of Meredosia and Oscar Hall of Streator; three sisters: Rachel Easley of Meredosia, Mrs. Larry (Barbara) Mather of Jacksonville and Mrs. Ella Mae Cooper of Pittsfield. Preceded by two brothers: Arthur "Baldy" Hall and Charles "Dick" Hall.
EASLEY, John Calvin; b: 10Nov1919, Meredosia, Il.; d: 12Jul1988, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Oakland Cemetery, Meredosia, Il.; m: Helen Louise Hall on 11Mar1940 in Bowling Green, Mo.; fa: John Wesley Easley; mo: Ada May Floyd. A resident of Lake Road, Meredosia, Il. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Gracie M. Easley and Judith Kazmierski, both of Jacksonville; two sons: Samuel Wesley Easley of Meredosia and Jackie Calvin Easley of Rushville; six grand and three g-grandchildren; and six siblings: Leonard W. Easley of Meredosia, Lucille Hughes of Meredosia, Vernon B. Easley of Liberty, Rosetta Van Hyning of Meredosia, Courtney A. Easley of Meredosia and Marie Easley of Rushville Preceded by one g-granddaughter; three brothers; one sister; two half-brothers; and one half-sister.
EASLEY, Samuel M.; b: 27May1903 (place not stated); d: 27Feb1990, Barry, Il.; bu: Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry, Il.; m: Mabel Losch on 21Nov1922 in Bowling Green, Mo.; fa: Harry Easley; mo: Maude Fesler. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Kathleen Bramblett of Hannibal, Mo.; three brothers: Charles and Marion Easley, both of Hannibal, Mo., and Hayes Easley of New London, Mo.; a sister: Mary Bolin of Hannibal; several nieces and nephews; and a great-niece: Marilyn Shue, who was raised in the home. Preceded by a son; three brothers; and a sister.
EASLEY, Shirley Jean (Bunch); b: 6Mar1939, Meredosia, Il.; d: 13May1995, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Oakland Cemetery, Meredosia, Il.; m: George A. Easley, Jr. on 6Feb1958 in Amarillo, Tex.; fa: Ruby Virgil Bunch; mo: Zella Dunmire. A resident of Chapin, Il. Survived by her husband; her mother of Meredosia; three sons: Troy Easley of Meredosia, Ty Easley of Canton and Tab (wife, Becky) Easley of Jacksonville; three daughters: Mrs. Steven (wife, Tonya) Holder of Jerseyville, Mrs. Steven (Toni) Surratt of Arenzville, and Trina Easley, at home; five grandchildren; and one sister: Marcella Nortrup of Meredosia. Preceded by an infant sister and two brothers: Delbert and Wayne Bunch.
EASTHAM, Francis Wayne; b: 20Sep1904, east of White Hall, Il.; d: 1Mar1984, Jerseyville, Il.; bu: White Hall, Il.; m: Carrie Mae Sykes in June, 1924 in White Hall, Il.; fa: Thomas Perry Eastham; mo: Cora Altha Depoister. Wife preceded in death in 1975. A resident of White Hall Il. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Robert (Betty Jane) Yoak of Brimfield, Ohio; a son: Gary Wayne of Irvin, Calif.; a sister: Mrs. Eva Wishon of Beardstown; two brothers: Glenn and Earl of White Hall; four grand and three g-grandchildren.
EASTHAM, Myron Earl; b: 3Oct1913, Greene Co., Il.; d: 7Oct1993, Jerseyville, IL.; bu: White Hall, Il.; m: Roberta Parry on 21Jan1942 in Louisiana, Mo.; fa: Thomas Perry Eastham; mo: Cora Altha DePoister. A resident of White Hall. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Pamela Kay Bodwell of Roodhouse and Judith Lee Casillas of Banning, Calif.; two grand and two g-grandchildren; and a brother: Glenn Roland Eastham of White Hall. Preceded by one brother: Wayne Eastham; and two sisters: Eva Wishon and Lettie Neighbors.
EATON, Ermine (Rockwell); b: 31Jan1913, Kewanee, Il.; d: 28Mar1989, Springfield, Il.; bu: Messerer Cemetery, Frederick, Il.; m: Harry D. Eaton on 9Jan1932 in Rushville, Il.; fa: Ernest Rockwell; mo: Edith Hernblom. Husband preceded in death 27May1972. A resident of Beardstown, Il. Survived by three sons: Harry Eaton, Jr. of Jerseyville and Larry and Darry Eaton, both of Beardstown; six daughters: Carrie Chestnut of Otis, Ore., Peggy Ren and Cherry Dambacher, both of Frederick, and Mary Coil, Sherry Swan and Enid Spicer, all of Beardstown; one brother: Dean Rockwell of Irving, Tex.; numerous grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and uncles and aunts. Preceded by her parents; one son: Terry Eaton; and a brother and twin sisters in infancy.
EATON, Margaret (Ayers); b: (not stated); d: 12Mar1976, Duxbury, Mass.; bu: (not stated); m: Lois F. Eaton (date and place not stated): fa: Walter Ayers; mo: Mary Abigail Farrell. A former resident of Jacksonville, Il. Survived by her husband; six children and 20 grandchildren; and a sister: Gertrude Ayers of Jacksonville. Preceded by a brother: Allan Farrell Ayers.
EATON, Terry E.; b: 25Nov1935, Frederick, Il.; d: 15Mar1977, Beardstown, Il.; bu: Messerer Cemetery, Frederick, Il.; m: Patsy Jean Ren on 2May1959 in Rushville, Il.; fa: Harry Eaton; mo: Ermine Rockwell. A resident of Frederick. Korean War Army vet. Survived by his wife; two children: Linda J. and Terry Joe, both at h ome; his mother of Frederick; the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Leland (Mary) Coil of Morris, Mrs. Henry (Peggy) Ren and Mrs. Martin (Carrie) Chestnut, both of Frederick, Mrs. Harold (Sherry) Swan and Mrs. Harry (Enid) Spicer, Jr., both of Beardstown, Mrs. Melvin (Cherry) Dambacher of rural Rushville and Larry Eaton, Harry Eaton, Jr. and Darry Eaton, all of Beardstown.
EAVES, Harold "Shorty"; b: 31Mar914, Hull, Il.; d: 31Mar1979, Springfield, Il.; bu: West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Il.; m: Virginia M. Collins on 15Jul1945 in Jacksonville, Il.; fa: Ira G. Eaves; mo: Ruth Leihr. A resident of Pittsfield, Il. WWII vet. Survived by his wife; his mother: Mrs. Ruth Armstrong of Alton; a foster son: Ray Crafton of Pittsfield; and a sister: Mrs. Beatrice Stuffer of Alton. Preceded by a brother.
EAVES, Virginia M. (Collins); b: 8Mar1923, Bluffs, Il.; d: 14Jul1988, Springfield, Il.; bu: West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Il.; m: Harold Eaves on 15Jul1945 in Jacksonville, Il.; fa: Charles H. Collins; mo: Elizabeth Montague. Husband preceded in death 31Mar1979. A resident of Pittsfield. Survived by a sister: Mrs. Nona Beauford of Louisiana, Mo.; a brother: Charles Collins of Springfield; six nephews; and four nieces. Preceded by a sister and a brother.
EBBERT, Vera M. Schisler (Hickle); b: 27Aug1909, Oakland, Il.; d: 31Dec1994, Rushville, Il.; bu: South Fulton Cemetery, near Astoria, Il.; m: 1) Paul Schisler in 1933 in Astoria, Il.; and 2) Louis Ebbert on 31Dec1949 in Virginia, Il.; fa: Arthur W. Hickle; mo: Sylvia Rakestraw. 1st husband preceded in death in 1937. Survived by her husband; one son: Neal Schisler of Springfield; one daughter: Barbara Morey of Anna; two step-daughters: Shirley Crumbley of Canton and Judy Jones of Rushville; nine grand and 13 g-grandchildren. Preceded by four brothers.
EBBING, Herbert H.; b: 13 Apr 1895, Mt. Sterling, Il.; d: 31Aug1981, Rushville, Il.; bu: Catholic Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, Il.; m: Anna J. Deters on 15Oct1919 in Quincy, Il.; fa: Joseph Ebbing; mo: Elizabeth Hemming. Wife preceded in death 18Nov1970. A resident of Mt. Sterling. Vet. Survived by a son: Raymond of Mt. Sterling; three daughters: Mrs. Earl (Marian) Schmidt and Mrs. Edward (Rita) Viar, both of Clayton, and Mrs. Mildred Zimmerman of Mt. Sterling; a brother: Ralph of Quincy; a sister: Mrs. Anna Knight of Quincy; 22 grand and 26 g-grandchildren. Preceded by a daughter; three brothers; three sisters; and a grandson.
EBBING, Mary M. (Koch); b: 15Aug891, Brown Co., Il.; d: 6Jan1992, Rushville, Il.; bu: Catholic Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, Il.; m: Bernard H. Ebbing on 8Apr1913 in Mt. Sterling, Il.; fa: Joseph Koch; mo: Ella Bordenkircher. Husband preceded in death 3Apr1968. A former resident of Mt. Sterling. Survived by one son: Edward J. of Quincy; one daughter: Mrs. Gerald (Roberta) Wainman of Peoria; two sisters: Mrs. Loretta O'Connell and Mrs. Helena Hamilton, both of Mt. Sterling; one granddaughter; and three great-grandchildren. Preceded by one daughter-in-law: Florence; two brothers: John and George Koch; and three sisters: Ida Veith, Bertha Elbus and Anna Elbus.
EBERHARDT, Lucille O. (Shewe); b: 9Sep1905, Beardstown, Il.; d: 23Sep1992, Enumclaw, Wash.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Garry H. Eberhardt in 1929 (place not stated); fa: William F. Shewe; mo: Mollie Meyer. Husband preceded in death in October, 1946. A resident of Jacksonville, Il. Survived by one son: Ronald G. Eberhardt of Jacksonville; one daughter: Onalee Anderson of Kemp, Wash.; nine grand and 11 g-grandchildren; and one sister: Ruth Knippenberg of Cherokee Village, Ark. Preceded by one brother and one sister.
EBERT, Minnie Willhite (Jacob); b: 24Sep1915, New Boston, Il.; d: 22Jan1988, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Bushnell, Il.; m: 1) Walter Willhite (date and place not stated); and 2) Lester Ebert on 9Aug1964 (place not stated); fa: Henry Jacob; mo: Rena Mae Bowers. 1st husband died in January, 1947; 2nd on 16Feb1976. A former resident of Bushnell. Survived by one son: James Willhite of Jacksonville; two daughters: Marcella Johnson of Galesburg and Rose Mary Neueker of Pekin; three step-sons: Kenneth Ebert of Canton and Billy and Marvin Ebert, both of Bushnell; three step-daughters: Shirley Hickenbottom of Galesburg, Betty Carnahan of Batesville, Miss., and Marjorie Statler of Bushnell; three sisters: Mrs. Bea Obert of Milan, Mrs. Jackie Hunter of Michigan and Mrs. Dutch Roddie of Rock Island; 14 grand and 11 g-grandchildren. Preceded by one daughter; three grandchildren; and three brothers.
EBLEN, Sylvia C. (Race); b: 13Jul1907, Camden, Il.; d: 15Aug1992, Excelsior Springs, Mo.; bu: Rushville, Il.; m: Bert Eblen in November, 1922 at Olathe, Kansas; fa: Edward Race; mo: Sarah Ann Carter. Husband preceded in death 20Feb1956. A resident of Lawson, Mo.; formerly of Rushville, Il. Survived by one daughter: Arlene Hermanson of Lawson, Mo.; eight sons: Ernest E. of Minnetonka, Minn., Donald W. of Excelsior Springs Mo., Bernard G. of Hubble, Neb., Marion L. of Des Moines, Iowa, Raymond D. of Excelsior Springs, Mo., Leonard L. of Orrick, Mo., James F. of Rushville and David E. Eblen of Salem, Ind.; 25 grand, 32 g-grand and numerous g-g-grandchildren; and one sister: Stella Chamberlin of Peoria. Preceded by two grandchildren; two brothers; and one sister.
EBREY, Allen G. "Pete"; b: 4May1913, Morgan Co., Il.; d: 27Sep1994, Quincy, Il.; bu: Franklin, Il.; m: Dorothy Smith in December, 1937 in Jacksonville, Il.; fa: John Ebrey; mo: Nellie Rawlings. A resident of Franklin, Il. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; one son: Dr. John Ebrey of Franklin; and one granddaughter. Preceded by one son: Charles Thomas Ebrey.
EBREY, Anna F. (Stewart); b: 3Mar1920, near Waverly, Il.; d: 31May1982, Jacksonville, Il; bu: Chapin, Il.; m: Herbert Ebrey on 12Apr1940 in St. Charles, Mo.; fa: John F. Stewart; mo: Sylvia Stillwell. A resident of Chapin, Il. Survived by her husband; a daughter: Mrs. George (Nina) Sims of Chapin; three sisters: Mrs. Clarence (Ilene) Gunther and Mrs. Bessie Spradlin, both of Waverly; and Mrs. Delos (Ruth) Craig of Jacksonville; four brothers: Floyd Stewart, Merrill Stewart; Prentice Stewart and Darrell Stewart, all of Waverly; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
EBREY, Charles "Chuck"; b: 29Aug1952, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 1Jun1984; bu: Franklin, Il.; fa: Allen Ebrey; mo: Dorothy Smith. A resident of Urbana, Il. Survived by his parents; and a brother: Dr. John A. Ebrey of Jacksonville.
EBREY, Fannie (Abell); b: (not stated); d: 5Apr1977, Peoria, Il.; bu: Springdale Cemetery, Peoria, Il.; m: Thomas A. Ebrey in 1923 in Bloomington, Il.; fa: Jacob Abell; mo: Sarah Finney. Husband preceded in death in 1940. A resident of Peoria Heights, Il.; was 88 years of age at death. Survived by three daughters: Edith Taylor of Jacksonville, Sarah Allen of Winchester and Allene Washer of Peoria Heights; a son: Charles A. Massey of Las Cruces, N.M.; a sister: Edith Harding of Murrayville; six grand and eight g-grandchildren.
EBREY, Glenn O.; b: 9Jun1901, near Franklin, Il.; d: 2Aug1992, Dewey, Okla.; bu: Dewey, Okla.; m: Dorothy Ross (date and place not stated); fa: George Edward Ebrey; mo: Nettie Jones. Wife preceded in death 25Dec1989. Survived by two sons: Richard L. of Norman, Okla., and Thomas Glenn of Champaign; and nieces and nephews in the area. Preceded by his parents and five sisters: Ruth Oxley, Beatrice Riggs, Aileen Barrows, Helen, who died in infancy, and Eleanor Butler.
EBREY, Herbert W.; b: 27Jan1913, Franklin, Il.; d: 25May1987, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Chapin, Il.; m: Anna Stewart on 12apr1940 in St. Charles Co., Mo.; fa: Ernest Ebrey; mo: Nancy Mosley. Wife preceded in death 30May1982. A resident of Chapin, Il. Survived by one daughter: Mrs. George (Nina) Sims of Jacksonville; one brother: Leonard of Chapin; one sister: Mrs. Charles (Mildred) Hymes of Chapin; and four nieces: Dixie Sellers, Judy Ogle, Tonya Crosier and Sonya Elmore, who were raised in the Ebrey home; and several other nieces and nephews.
EBREY, Leonard E.; b: 16May1911, Franklin, Il.; d: 11Aug1991, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Chapin, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: Ernest Ebrey; mo: Nancy Mosley. A resident of Chapin. Survived by two sons: Richard Ebrey of Alton and Leonard Ebrey of St. Louis; three daughters: Dorothy Knox of Jacksonville, Dixie Sellers of Sarasota, Fla., and Judy Ogle of Chapin; one sister: Mrs. Charles (Mildred) Hymes of Chapin; eight grand and six g-grandchildren. Preceded by a son and a brother.
EBREY, Louise (Foster); b: 8Jan1902, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 27Nov1981, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Franklin, Il.; m: Ralph Ebrey on 28Jul1919 (place not stated); fa: Charles Ebrey; mo: Mary Rogers. Husband preceded in death 27Sep1934. Survived by Mrs. Faith Davidsmeyer, with who she made her home.
EBY, Charles W.; b: 11Jun1904, Eldred, Il.; d: 9Mar1990, Alton, Il.; bu: Valhalla Memorial Park, Godfrey, Il.; m: Zelma Miller in May, 1930 at Davenport, Ia.; fa: William Eby; mo: Lucy Shaw. Wife preceded in death 2Jul1989. A resident of Carrollton, Il. Survived by two sisters: Nellie Clothier of White Hall and Daisy Russell of Barrow; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by five sisters and two brothers.
EBY, Clifford; b: 19Mar1921, Aurora, Il.; d: 18Aug1986, Danville, Il.; bu: St. John's Cemetery, Carrollton, Il.; m: Margaret Mary O'Reilly on 14Apr1945 in Chicago, Il.; fa: George F. Eby; mo: Helen Harvey. A resident of White Hall, Il. WWII Army Air Force vet. Survived by his wife; his father of Rockford; two sons: James Charles Eby of Virginia Beach, Va., and Robert Clifford Eby of Austin, Tex.; a daughter: Jean Marie Toner of Austin, Tex.; a granddaughter; a brother: James M. Eby of Leroy; and a half-brother: Richard G. Eby of Princeton, N.J. Preceded by a daughter.
EBY, Zelma N. (Miller); b: 23Oct1898, Greene Co., Il.; d: 2Jul1989, Carrollton, Il.; bu: Valhalla Cemetery, Godfrey, Il.; m: Charles Eby in 1929 at Davenport, Ia.; fa: Clint Miller; mo: Isabelle Basham. Survived by her husband; one sister: Eva Jones of Bowling Green, Ky.; and two brothers: Barney and Tommy Miller of Bowling Green, Ky.
ECK, Elizabeth (Moore); b: 15Aug1909, Springfield, Il.; d: 26May1995, rural Alexander, Il.; bu: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Franklin, Il.; m: Emerick B. "Pete" Eck on 3Sep1929 in Springfield, Il.; fa: James Moore; mo: Emma Gathers. Survived by her husband; five children: Frances B. Eck of Marietta, Ga., James E. Eck of New Berlin, Robert W. Eck of New Berlin, Sharon E. Fulton of Dunlap and George E. Eck of Alexander; 17 grand and 17 g-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by one son: John Joseph Eck; one granddaughter; seven brothers; and five sisters.
ECK, Thelma C.; b: 13Aug1909, Martin, Tenn.; d: 29Mar1979, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Joseph Eck in Hannibal, Mo. (date not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). Survived by her husband; a daughter: Mary Jane, wife of Floyd Ford of Jacksonville; a sister: Dalba Ford of Rockford; and two grandchildren. Preceded by a son, a brother and four sisters.
ECKELS, Fred R.; b: 8Dec1887, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 15Jan1985, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; fa: Otto Eckels; mo: Emma Jaeger. WWI vet. He was the last member of his immediate family.
ECKHARDT, Anna Marie; b: 8Sep1900, New Berlin, Il.; d: 9May1982, Springfield, Il.; bu: Lutheran Cemetery, north of New Berlin, Il.; fa: August Eckhardt; mo: Polly Ann Dyke. A resident of New Berlin, Il. Survived by one nephew: Fred J. Eckhardt, Jr. of New Berlin; and several cousins. Preceded by one brother and one sister.
ECKOFF, Ethel (Holtman); b: 5May1911, Morgan Co., Il.; d: 28Oct1986, Springfield, Il.; bu: St. John's Cemetery, Beardstown, Il.; m: C. Fred Eckhoff on 4Aug1929 near Chapin, Il.; fa: John Holtman; mo: Lucinda Fricke. Husband preceded in death in April, 1954, A resident of Beardstown. Survived by one daughter: Mrs. Garold (Mardelle) Kruise of Beardstown; and two sons: Dale of Chatham and Donald of Jacksonville; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by two brothers and two sisters.
ECKSTEIN, Deanna (Virtue); d: 25Aug1955, Freeport, Il.; d: 11Jan1993, Rockford, Il.; bu: Chapel Hill Cemetery, Freeport, Il.; m: Michael Eckstein on 5Apr1975, Schapville, Il.; fa: Vernon Virtue; mo: Alverna (surname not stated). A resident of Belvedere, Il. Survived by her husband of Scales Mound; her parents of Scales Mound; a daughter: Nicole Eckstein; and a son: Jason Eckstein, both at home; a sister: Alexa Crumley of Jacksonville; and a brother: David Virtue of Freeport.
EDDINGER, Arthur James "Jay"; b: 13Sep1936, Scott Co., Il.; d: 25Sep1986, Springfield, Il.; bu: Bowers Cemetery, near Alsey, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: James Arthur Eddinger; mo: Helen Hepworth. A resident of Winchester, Il. Army vet. Survived by his father of Rock Falls; and his mother: Helen Frost of Winchester; the following children: Julie Eddinger, Kurt Eddinger and Mrs. Jim (Beth) Bigelow, all of Winchester, and Karen Eddinger of Springfield; three grandchildren; three brothers: Charles, Donnie, and Bill, all of Winchester; two sisters: Mrs. Don (Joyce) Davis and Mrs. Jack (Delores) Wright, both of Winchester; one half-brother: Donald Frost of Godfrey; and one half-sister: Virginia Dietz of Jacksonville. Preceded by one step-brother: Russell "Petie" Armstrong.
EDDINGER, Helen Dean (Tucker); b: 18May1904, Roodhouse, Il.; d: 31Oct1987, White Hall, Il.; bu: Fernwood Cemetery, Roodhouse, Il.; m: 1) Oren Depp Dean on 24Dec1923 (place not stated); and 2) Charles Eddinger (date and place not stated); fa: Terry Tucker; mo: Sarah Carter. Both husbands preceded in death. Survived by six daughters: Mrs. Ralph (Betty) Benner of Roodhouse, Mrs. William (Orene) Friend of Garden Grove, Calif., Mrs. Joe (Paula) Hudson of Jacksonville, Mrs. Don (Doris) Norville of Armstrong, Mrs. Neal (Marian) Twitchell of Carrollton and Mrs. Paul (Sharon) Wyatt of Winchester; two sisters: Mrs. Avanel Jackson and Mrs. Effie Havlin, both of Roodhouse; one brother: Leonard of Edwardsville. Preceded by seven brothers and one sister.
EDDINGFIELD, Juanita; b: 29Oct1905, Hull, Il.; d: 9Nov1995, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Kinderhook, Il.; fa: Fred Eddingfield; mo: Cora Sperry. A former resident of Hull, Il. Survived by one brother: William (wife, Fran) Eddingfield of Hannibal, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by two sisters: Trula Eddingfield and Otellia Walch; and five brothers: John, Raymond, Loren, Forrest and Archie Eddingfield; and one infant sibling.
EDDINGS, Elizabeth Maude (Daniels); b: 3Apr1899, Cass Co., Il.; d: 29Apr1984, Chandlerville, Il.; bu: Rose Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, Il.; m: William C. Eddings on 15Oct1919 in Virginia, Il.; fa: Tom Daniels; mo: Alvia Ratliff. Husband preceded in death 23Oct1971. A resident of rural Chandlerville, Il. Survived by one son: William, Jr. of Petersburg; 11 grand and 17 g-grandchildren and one g-g-grandchild. Preceded by a daughter: Eula Marie Cook in January, 1984.
EDDINGTON, Carl R.; b: 24Jan1917, LaHarpe, Il.; d: 20Sep1992, Petersburg, Il.; bu: Good Hope Cemetery; m: Eva Bernice Likes on 13Mar1938 in Des Moines, Iowa; fa: Walter Eddington; mo: Martha Elizabeth Gordon. A resident of Mt. Sterling, Il. Survived by his wife; three children: Carl Roger of Jasper, Ga., Mrs. Richard (Sharon) Bower of Petersburg, and Donald Eddington of Bushnell; five grand and two g-grandchildren; and one sister: Lena Alton of Macomb. Preceded by four brothers and five sisters.
EDDY, George; b: (not stated); d: 2May1976, Imlay City, Michigan; bu: (not stated); m: (not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). A former resident of White Hall, Il. Survived by his wife and two sisters: Mrs. Louise Printy of White Hall and Mayme Costa of San Francisco, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.
EDDY, George Sam; b: 1Jun1921, Walkerville, Il.; d: 28Dec1979, Hardin, Il.; bu: White Hall, Il.; m: Mary Alice Lane on 28Oct1948 in Hamburg, Il.; fa: John William Eddy; mo: Mary Nimms. A former resident of White Hall, Il. Survived by his wife; a son: John S. of Carrier Mills; a daughter: Mrs. William (Becky) Milke of Fieldon; and a grandchild. Preceded by two sisters and a brother.
EDDY, Louise (Gates); b: 1Dec1890, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 8Jan1982, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: (cremated); m: Sherwood Eddy (date and place not stated); fa: R. A. Gates; mo: Catherine Demotte. Husband preceded in death in 1963. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Preceded by four brothers. [Her grandfather, Dr. William H. Demotte, served as President of MacMurray College (the Illinois Conference Female Academy) from 1868-1875.]
EDENS, Barbara (Daniels); b: (date not stated), Jacksonville, Il.; d: 16Feb1993, Little Rock, Ark.; bu: (not stated); m: Joseph Edens in Prairie Grove, Ark. (date not stated); fa: Jack Daniels; mo: (not stated). A former resident of Jacksonville, Il. Survived by her husband; her parents of Jacksonville; four children: Andy Shay and Karin Shay Comer, both of Jacksonville, Kevin Shay of Prairie Grove, Ark., and Sherry Shay Mudge of Houston, Tex.; eight grandchildren; two brothers: Eddy Daniels and Gary Daniels, both of Jacksonville; two sisters: Brenda Oakley of Jacksonville and Peggy Johnson of Waverly; and several nieces and nieces.
EDENS, Mary Belle (Maul); b: 18Feb1904, near Literberry, Il.; d: 26Jun1978, near Wagoner, Okla.; bu: Wagoner, Okla.; m: Charles Edens (date and place not stated); fa: Louis Maul; mo: Nora Henderson. A former resident of Literberry. Survived by her husband; a daughter: Frances Brown of East Moline; and a son: Bill Decker of Pekin; two brothers: Ray Maul of rural Jacksonville and Roy Maul of New Port Richey, Fla.; and a sister: Lela Dube of Jacksonville; and a number of nephews in the area.
EDGAR, E. Audrey (Sorrell); b: 28Jan1891, Wesco, Mo.; d: 16Mar1979, Rock Island, Il.; bu: Ashland, Il.; m: Jewell Preston Edgar on 4Aug1917 in Steelville, Mo.; fa: William Sorrell; ;mo: Emma Vaughn. Husband preceded in death 30May1965. A former resident of Ashland. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Wilma Schneider of Springfield, Mo., and Mrs. Norma Cochran of Jacksonville; a son: Lavern Edgar of Moline; 13 grand and numerous g-grandchildren. Preceded by a daughter.
EDGAR, Elizabeth (Moore); b: 11Dec1916, Humboldt, Il.; d: 27Sep1991, Springfield, Il.; bu: Humboldt, Il.; m: Cecil Edgar (date and place not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). Husband preceded in death in 1953. A resident of Charleston, Il. Survived by three sons: Gov. Jim Edgar of Illinois, Tom Edgar of Los Angeles, Calif., and Fred Edgar of Charleston; and four grandchildren.
EDGE, Edward; b: (date not stated), New Berlin, Il.; d: 19Jan1978, Martinez, Calif.; bu: California; m: Zella (surname and date/place of marriage not stated); fa: Milton Edge; ;mo: Mary Jane Puckett. A resident of Red Bluff, Calif.; was 85 years of age at death. WWI vet. Survived by his wife; a brother: Milton Edge of Jacksonville; two sisters: Mrs. Ruth Hoover and Mrs. Frances Bennett, also of Jacksonville; and nieces and nephews.
EDGE, Hattie A. (Perry); b: 10Oct1897, near Petersburg, Il.; d: 16May1989, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Waverly, Il.; m: Milton Edge on 1Dec1921 in Springfield, Il.; fa: Charles N. Perry; mo: Nancy Trenary. Husband preceded in death 13May1981. Survived by two foster daughters: Jeanette Guild of Wheaton and Lynette Neal of Whittier, Calif.; three nieces: Naomi Derosear of New Berlin and Lucille Mohr and Dorie Fitch, both of Springfield; two nephews: Warren Perry of Carlinville and Robert Perry of Waverly; six grandchildren and one g-grandchild. Preceded by one son: Charles Milton Edge.
EDGE, Milton; b: 24Feb1898, New Berlin, Il.; d: 13May1981, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Waverly, Il.; m: Hattie A. Perry on 1Dec1921 in Springfield, Il.; fa: Milton Edge; mo: Mary Puckett. Survived by his wife; two foster-daughters: Jeanette Gruber of Downers Grove and Lynette Neal of Woodland Hill, Calif.; five grandchildren; one g-granddaughter; and a sister: Ruth M. Hoover of Jacksonville. One of ten children, he was preceded in death by a son: Charles Milton; and a sister: Frances Bennett.
EDGEMON, Julia Agnes (Tilford); b: 29Nov1913, Litchfield, Ky.; d: 23Feb1995, Springfield, Il.; bu: (not stated); m: 1) Lester Thomas Taylor; and 2) Carl McKinley Edgemon (dates and places not stated); fa: Thomas Tilford; mo: Laura Washer. Both husband preceded in death; 2nd in 1966. A resident of Springfield, Il. Survived by seven children: Gene Taylor, Dorothy Usher, Kenneth Taylor, Mildred Bunch and Charles Taylor, all of Springfield, Vern Taylor of Roach, Mo., and Judy Ramlow of Lincoln; one sister: Edith Carter of Streator; 22 grand, 33 g-grand and two g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by two bothers: Russell and Hardin Tilford; and two sisters: Beulah Vaughn and Ina Slotman.
EDGEMON, Melvin "Babe"; b: 14Jan1903, Waverly, Il.; d: 24Jun1979, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Waverly, Il.; fa: Walter Edgemon; mo: Zula Dodd. A resident of Waverly. The last of his immediate family, only nieces and nephews survive.
EDGINGTON, Shirley J. (Wood); b: 16Jan1937, Scottville, Il.; d: 12Nov1993, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Panther Creek Cemetery, Scottville, Il.; m: George Lawrence Edgington on 30Dec1953 in Roodhouse, Il.; fa: Clarence Wood; ;mo: Lola Hart. Husband preceded in death in 1980. A resident of Scottville, Il. Survived by six sons: Gary and Donald, both of Scottville, David of Roodhouse, Robert of Modesto, Billy of Andover and Jesse Edgington of Palmyra; seven daughters: Neta Turner and Sarah Adams, both of Girard, Marsha Koniack of Gillespie, Karen Woolfolk, Amy Edgington and Sandra Edgington, all of Scottville, and Geanna Edgington of Virden; four brothers: Paul of Modesto, Charles of Scottville, Richard of Hettick and Robert Wood of Carlinville; two sisters: Juanita Sides of Scottville and Gladys Meisenheimer of Bunker Hill; and 32 grandchildren.
EDGINGTON, William S.; b: 16Sep1920, East St. Louis, Il.; d: 22Aug1991, Girard, Il.; bu: Panther Creek Cemetery, rural Scottville, Il.; m: Joann Beckmeyer in Alton, Il. (date not stated): fa: Jesse Glen Edgington; mo: Maude May Crabb. A resident of Scottville, Il. Survived by his wife of Centralia; two sons: Glen A. Edgington of Palmyra and Randy E. Edgington of Irvington; three daughters: Jane Pocklington of Litchfield, Victoria Mattmiller of Centralia and Barbara Edgington of Palmyra; 13 grandchildren; two brothers: Jesse P. Edington of Scottville and Rob Burns of Hartford; and five sisters: Onita Fowler of Wood River, Rita Noel of Hartford, Bea Busse of Litchfield, Laura Wallis of Piasa and Glenna Carpenter of Alton. Preceded by two daughters: Kimberly Ann Edgington and Brenda Joann Edgington; a brother: George Edgington; and a sister: Amanda Woods.
EDLEN, Howard B.; b: 20Nov1910, Meredosia, Il.; d: 11May1986, Meredosia, Il.; bu: Oakland Cemetery, Meredosia, Il.; m: Bernice Skinner on 8Mar1941 in Meredosia, Il.; fa: John Edlen; mo: Mabel Hauser. WWII Coast Guard vet. Survived by his wife; and four nieces, including Susan Boblitt of Meredosia. Preceded by his parents and two brothers: Lucien Leon and Percy.
EDLEN, Joshua Jay; b: 8May1980, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 24Dec1993, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Hillcrest Cemetery, south of Bluffs, Il.; fa: Steven Edlen; mo: Diana (surname not stated). A resident of Bluffs, Il. Survived by his mother of Bluffs; paternal grandparents: Max Edlen and Peggy Edlen, both of Bluffs; maternal grandmother: Virginia Peters of Jacksonville; and g-grandmother: Margaret Edlen of Bluffs; a brother: Adam Edlen, at home; and a sister: Hannah Edlen, at home. Preceded by his father.
EDLEN, Steven J.; b: 10Aug1958, Morgan Co., Il.; d: 18Oct1988, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Hillcrest Cemetery, Bluffs, Il.; m: Diana L. Peters on 3Dec1977 in Bluffs, Il.; fa: Max Edlen; mo: Peggy Likes. A resident of Buffs, Il. Survived by his wife; his parents of Buffs; three children: Joshua, Hannah and Adam, all at home; a brother: John Edlen of Bluffs; a grandmother: Margaret Edlen of Bluffs; and a step-grandmother: Virginia Likes of Winchester.
EDMISTON, Blanche M. (Stults); b: 4Mar1900, Hettick, Il.; d: 7Jan1981, near Carlinville, Il.; bu: Gilead Cemetery, Hettick, Il.; m: Ralph Edmiston on 1920 (place not stated); fa: Edward Stults; mo: Mollie Casteel. Husband preceded in death in 1973. A resident of Hettick, Il. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Thomas H. (Marcella) Huson of Carlinville; a sister: Edith Best of Denver, Colo.; a brother: Howard Stults of Carlinville; and three grandchildren.
EDMISTON, Edna L. (Redshaw); b: 13Jun1895, near Beardstown, Il.; d: 6Nov1993, Barry, Il.; bu: Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry, Il.; m: Leonard Edmiston on 24Feb1924 in Baylis, Il.; fa: William Redshaw; mo: Christine Hager. Husband preceded in death 5Aug1992. A resident of Barry, Il. Survived by a son: William M. Edmiston of Kinderhook; two granddaughters; and seven g-grandchildren. Preceded by a brother: Joe Redshaw; and one grandson.
EDMISTON, Janet Elaine; b: 6Dec1957, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 17Jul1981, Jacksonville Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; fa: Richard Edmiston; mo: Donna Allen. [An apparent suicide by hanging] Survived by her father of Walkerville; and her mother of Jacksonville; a brother: Kevin of Jacksonville; three sisters: Debra McKean of Virginia, Diana Turner of Literberry, and Karen Carriger of Chapin; her paternal grandparents: Robert and Mary Edmiston of Walkerville; and her maternal grandparent: Marie Allen.
EDMISTON, Leonard; b: 6Sep1896, Derry, Pike Co., Il.; d: 5Aug1992, Hannibal, Mo.; bu: Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry, Il.; m: Edna Redshaw on 25Feb1924 in Baylis, Il.; fa: William Edmiston; mo: Mary Murry. A resident of Barry, Il. Survived by his wife; one son: William M. Edmiston of Kinderhook; two grand and seven g-grandchildren. Preceded by one g-grandson: Scott Dan White; and one sister: Selma Delores Edmiston.
EDMISTON, Maude (Grammer); b: 23Jan1886, Baylis, Il.; d: 29Sep1982, Barry, Il.; bu: Baylis, Il.; m: Emmett Edmiston in 1917 at Baylis, Il.; d: Webber Grammer; mo: Mary Hill. Husband preceded in death in 1966. Survived by a brother: Lloyd Grammer of Baylis and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by three brothers and a sister.
EDMISTON, Mary E. (Sprowel); b: 11Oct1910 (place not stated); d: 17Jul1993 (place not stated); bu: Walkerville, Il.; m: Robert Edmiston, Jr. on 8May1926 in Carlinville, Il.; fa: Horace Sprowel; mo: Laura Buckner. Husband preceded in death 6Oct1982. A resident of Walkerville, Il. Survived by three sons: Richard Edmiston, Harvey Edmiston and Virgil Edmiston, all of Jerseyville; two daughters: Cindy Herring of Fidelity and Ada Herring of Jerseyville; 16 grand, 35 g-grand and seven g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by two infant sons, two brothers and two sisters.
EDMISTON, Richard; b: 12Aug1932, Haypress, Il.; d: 23Aug1994, Jerseyville, Il.; bu: Walkerville, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: Robert Edmiston; mo: Mary Sprowel. A former resident of Walkerville. Survived by one son; Devin Edmiston of Jacksonville; three daughters: three daughters: Debra McKeene and Diane Turner, both of Jacksonville, and Karen Carriger of Chapin; two brothers: Harvey Edmiston and Virgil Edmiston; two sisters: Ada Herring and Cindy Herring; nine grandchildren; and one g-grandchild. Preceded by one daughter: Janet Edmiston.
EDMISTON, Robert, Jr.; b: 24May1897, Sangamon Co., Il.; d: 6Oct1982, Walkerville, Il.; bu: Walkerville, Il.; m: Mary Sprowel on 8May1926 in Carlinville, Il.; fa: Robert Edmiston, Sr.; mo: Nancy McDonald. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Cindy Watt of Chesterville and Ada Herring of Jerseyville; three sons: Richard of Walkerville, Harvey of Alton, and Virgil of Jerseyville; many grand and g-grandchildren; and a sister: Sarah Armstrong of Springfield.
EDMISTON, Selma Deloris; b: 23Nov1903, Hadley, Pike Co., Il.; d: 9Oct1991, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry, Il.; fa: William Edmiston; mo: Mary Murry. A resident of Barry, Il. Survived by a brother: Leonard Edmiston of Barry; a sister-in-law: Edna Edmiston of Barry; one nephew; two g-nieces and six g-g-nieces and nephews.
EDMONDS, Arthur Reginald; b: 2May1931, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 9Oct1991, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Il.; m: Ruth Cooper (date and place not stated); fa: Arthur R. Edmonds; mo: Mary Mae Smith. Army vet. Survived by his wife; his mother: Mary Mae Smith Edmonds McDannald of Jacksonville; one daughter: Mary Jane Edmonds; three brothers: Richard Allen Edmonds and Marlin Eugene Edmonds, both of Phoenix, Ariz., and Samuel Edwin Edmonds of Waverly; and two step-sisters: Mrs. George (Patty) O'Connell and Mrs. Wayne (Marlene) Lacy, both of Jacksonville. Preceded by his father; and one son: Reggie Allen Edmonds.
EDMONDSON, Clara Belle (Fletcher); b: 25Dec1918, Modesto, Il.; bu: 5Nov1978, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Waverly, Il.; m: Fred Edmondson on 4Dec1937 (place not stated); fa: William Fletcher; mo: Nellie (surname not stated). Husband preceded in death 8Jun1978. A resident of Waverly, Il. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Cecil (Louise) Holloway of Florissant, Mo.; a son: Robert Edmondson of Keller, Tex.; five grandchildren; these sisters and brothers: Marcella Fletcher of Jacksonville, Mabel Murray of Modesto, Marguerite Buxton of Springfield, Wanda Wellbrock of New York, N.Y., Edward Fletcher of Moline, Robert Fletcher of Belleville, and Raymond Fletcher and Stanley Fletcher, both of Modesto.
EDMONDSON, Fred; b: 7Oct1914, Waverly, Il.; d: 8Jun1978, Waverly, Il.; bu: (not stated); m: Clara Belle Fletcher on 4Dec1937 (place not stated); fa: William Edmondson; mo: Etta Saunderson. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Louise Holloway of Florissant, Mo.; a son: Robert Edmondson of Dallas; and five grandchildren. Preceded by a sister: Mary Etta Dorwart.
EDMONSON, Daisy Mae (Evans); b: 25Apr1883, Scott Co., Il.; d: 26Jan1983, Galesburg, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: 1) William D. Richard in 1901; and 2) Thomas Allen Edmonson in 1906; fa: John Evans; mo: Julia Northcutt. 1st husband preceded in death at a date not stated; 2nd husband died in 1952. A former resident of Winchester, Il. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Iva Hardister and Mrs. Naomi Watts, both of Galesburg; four grand and six g-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a daughter; three brothers; and two sisters.
EDMONSON, Milton M.; b: 29Aug1915, Scott Co., Il.; d: 24Jun1996, rural Bluffs, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; fa: James W. Edmonson; mo: Jessie Courtney Mure. A resident of rural Winchester. Survived by his sister: Mrs. Burl (Julia) Merriman of rural Bluffs; one niece; and two nephews. Preceded by an infant brother.
EDMOSTON, Clarence C. "Arch"; b: 3Dec1907, Valley City, Il.; d: 11Mar1992, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Bethel Cemetery, near Pittsfield, Il.; m: Freda Noble on 6Apr1930 in Winchester, Il.; fa: Lewis C. Edmoston; mo: Charlotte Jane Hickey. Survived by his wife; one daughter: Elizabeth Ann Anderson of Springfield; six grandchildren; one sister: Lillian McAllister of Pittsfield; one brother: Leonard Edmoston of Springfield; eight nieces; and four nephews. Preceded by one son: Jerry Allen Edmoston.
EDSTER, Pauline B.; b: 25Oct1912, Texas; d: 24Oct1985, Jacksonville, Il.; m: James Edster (date and place not stated); fa: (not stated); mo: Alice Pinkard. A resident of Meredosia, Il. Survived by her husband. Preceded by her step-father and mother: John and Alice Pinkard Leitze; and a brother: Roy
EDWARDS, Albert L.; b: 16Sep1914, Waverly, Il.; d: 12May1983, Waverly, Il.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Mary Harris on 20Jun1943 (place not stated); fa: Starr Edwards; mo: Lola Trotter. Survived by his wife; his mother of West Frankfort; a step-mother: Virgie Edwards of Waverly; and nieces and nephews. Preceded by his father and a brother.
EDWARDS, Alec; b: 16Oct1915, Holly Grove, Ark.; d: 9Nov1988, White Hall, Il.; bu: Rose Lawn Cemetery, Bethalto, Il.; m: Loraine Couch on 15Dec1961 in Wood River, Il.; fa: John David Edwards; mp: Effie Bowden. A resident of White Hall, Il. WWII Navy vet. Survived by his wife; one daughter: Mrs. Layne (Linda) Dewlen of Fort Mill, S.C.; three sons: William G. Lawson of Worden, Michael E. Edwards of Roodhouse and Richard L. Edwards of White Hall; eight grandchildren; one g-granddaughter; one sister: Betty Edwards of Wood River; and one brother: Fred Edwards of Cottage Hills. Preceded by two sisters and three brothers.
EDWARDS, Alden R.; b: 16May1900, White Hall, Il.; d: 24Sep1989, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: White Hall, Il.; m: Freda Hudson on 27Dec1917 in Bowling Green, Mo.; fa: Henry H. Edwards; mo: Annie Benear. A resident of White Hall, Il. Survived by his wife; a son: Paul Edwards of White Hall; three grandchildren: Spencer Edwards of North Dakota, K. E. Edwards of Roodhouse and Paulette Alexander of Roodhouse; four g-grandchildren; and a half-sister: Margaret J. Norman of Oklahoma. Preceded by one son: Jack; one sister; and one brother.
EDWARDS, Alta E. (Williams); b: 5Oct1898, Athensville, Il.; d: 28Mar1994, Greenfield, Il.; bu: Greenfield, Il.; m: Howard Edwards on 16Feb1922 in Springfield, Il.; fa: John Williams; mo: Mary Spencer. Husband preceded in death 18Nov1979. A resident of Greenfield, Il. Survived by a daughter: R. Jewell Furman of Beloit, Wisc.; a grandson and granddaughter: Mrs. Steven (husband, Marci) Range of Greenfield; two g-grandsons; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded by four sisters: Lena Holloway, Hazel Huochens, Faye McCarthey and Mildred Hopper; and one brother: Earl Williams.
EDWARDS, Alvie "Roy"; b: 27Sep1915, Waverly, Il.; d: 30Nov1994, Springfield, Il.; bu: Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Loami, Il.; m: Pauline Patterson on 11Nov1937 in Palmyra, Mo.; fa: George Edwards; mo: Bertha Lyons. A resident of Loami, Il. Survived by his wife; two sons: Ronald of Springfield and Victor of Chatham; two daughters: Evelyn McCray of Loami and Marcie Cummings of Buffalo; 14 grand and six g-grandchildren; three nephews; and one niece. Preceded by one daughter: Kathryn Edwards; and one sister: Iona Jones.
EDWARDS, Ann L.; b: 1899, North Dakota; d: 1Apr1976, Mt. Sterling, Il.; bu: Peoria, Il.; fa: Thomas Edwards; mo: Mary Lockhart. Survived by two brothers and a sister: Tom of Oregon, Allen, living in Arizona, and Elizabeth Kain of Wisconsin. Preceded by four sisters and four brothers.
EDWARDS, Anna M. (Koster); b: 4Nov1910, Carlinville, Il.; d: 17Apr1991, Carrollton, Il.; bu: St. John's Catholic Church Cemetery, Carrollton, Il.; m: Shirley Edwards in 1936 in Carrollton, IL.; fa: Theodore Koster; mo: Christina Groeting. Husband preceded in death 3Dec1980. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. John (Judy) Groppel of Jerseyville; two sons: Dale Edwards of Carrollton and Robert Edwards of Greenfield; seven grand and six g-grandchildren; and one brother: Theodore Koster of Carrollton. Preceded by one sister: Gertrude Reynolds; one half-brother: Bill Stendeback; and three brothers: Fritz, Ben and Jack Koster.
EDWARDS, Archie Lee; b: 24May1913 (place not stated); d: 20Oct1991, Roodhouse, Il.; bu: Fernwood Cemetery, Roodhouse, IL.; m: Helen M. Cowgur (date and place not stated); fa: Pat Edwards; mo: Laur (surname not stated). Wife preceded in death. Survived by one son: Ronald Edwards of Jacksonville; three grandchildren; one g-grandchild; and one brother: John Edwards of Peoria, Arizona. Preceded by one brother: Roy; and three sisters: Minnie, Maggie and Nettie.
EDWARDS, Beulah M. (Coatney); b: (date not stated), Bunker Hill, Il.; d: 24May1988, Edwardsville, Il.; bu: Brighton City, Il.; m: Otto Edwards (date and place not stated); fa: Morris Coatney; mo: Nannie O'Brien. Husband preceded in death in 1974. A resident of Rushville; he was 89 years of age at death. Survived by a daughter: Lola Brewer of Jacksonville; seven grand and 15 g-grandchildren and one g-g-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by two brothers and five sisters.
EDWARDS, Burlie E.; b: 17Jan1912, Fulton Co., Il.; d: 23Nov1981, Rushville, Il.; bu: Messerer Cemetery, near Pleasant View, Il.; m: Grace Lane in Havana, Il. (date not stated); fa: Joseph Edwards; mo: Iva Thompson. A resident of Pleasant View, Il. Survived by his wife; a son: Robert J. of Beardstown; a daughter: Mrs. Michael (Linda) Page of Rushville; eight grandchildren; two brothers: Russell Edwards of Brooklyn and Kenneth Edwards of Beardstown; and three sisters: Mrs. Erma Rhoads of Rushville, Mrs. Bonnie Bair of Astoria, and Mrs. Dorothy Stambaugh of Browning. Preceded by a brother and a sister.
EDWARDS, Byron O.; b: 22Nov1903, Cass Co., Il.; d: 25Oct1976, Beardstown, Il.; bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, Il.; m: Dorothy Conover (date and place not stated); fa: Joseph Edwards; mo: Martha Hinchee. A resident of Virginia, Il. Survived by his wife of Virginia; two daughters: Beth Lacy of Virginia and Amy, at home; a son: Joseph of Virginia; two sisters: Mrs. Irene Baker of Decatur and Mrs. Edna Mae Fortenberry of Auburn, Ala.; two brothers: Gene of Peoria and Dwight of Virginia.
EDWARDS, Cecil "Cub"; b: 1May1920, Loami, Il.; d: 5Mar1981, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Campbell Cemetery, Loami, Il.; m: Etta Mae Dodd on 25Jun1950, Laomi, Il.; fa: Henry Edwards; mo: Lettie Carson. A resident of rural Loami, Il. WWII vet. Survived by his wife; a son: Danny of Loami; three daughters: Joan C. Rouse of Millington, Tenn., and Beverly and Dorothy Edwards, both of Tacoma, Wash.; three grandsons; two sisters: Eva Grider of Murrayville and Oleta Harvey of Laomi; and three brothers: William C. of Virden, Glen of Girard, and Darrell of Brandenton, Fla.
EDWARDS, Clarence E. "Peck"; b: (date not stated), Athensville, Il.; d: 8Feb1981, Parker, Arizona; bu: Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield, Il.; m: Irene Duckwiller on 14Aug1930 (place not stated); fa: Jesse Edwards; mo: Delia Arnold. A former Greenfield, Il. resident; was 71 years of age at death. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Charles (Eleanor) Kepler of Morrison; and six sons: Daniel of Greenfield, Dale of Carrollton, Gerald and Gene, both of Roodhouse, Dean of Murrayville, Larry of Wrights and Lyndell of Chillicothe; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister; Mrs. Theodore (Mary) Hinnman of Mt. Olive; and a brother: Lawrence of Houston, Texas. Preceded by a sister and a brother.
EDWARDS, David Matthew; b: 7Jan1986, Chicago, Il.; d: 7Jan1986, Chicago, Il.; bu: Greenmount Cemetery; fa: Michael Edwards; mo: Barbara Jean Jackson. Parents were residents of Joliet, Il. Survived by his parents; a sister: Kristen Edwards of Joliet; maternal grandparents: Robert and Shirley Jackson of Quincy; paternal grandparents: William and Frances Edwards of Jacksonville; and maternal great-grandparents: Lyle and Ann Jackson of Quincy.
EDWARDS, Dolcie (Gilleland); b: 8Mar1895, Carrollton, Il.; d: 23Mar1977, Carrollton, IL.; bu: Carrollton, Il.; m: Robert L. Edwards in 1914 at Carrollton, Il.; fa: Cornelius Gilleland; mo: Caroline Bagsby. Husband preceded in death in 1969. Survived by a daughter; Mrs. Bessie Costello of Carrollton. Preceded by one sister.
EDWARDS, Dora C. (Workman); b: 28Aug1890, Loami, Il.; d: 31May1986, Virden, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Waverly, Il.; m: Robert Edwards in 1908 (place not stated); fa: Stephen Workman; mo: Sarah (surname not stated). Husband preceded in death in 1947. Survived by one son: Richard of Waverly; one granddaughter: Mrs. Joan Miller of Waverly; and one g-grandson: Steve Miller of Modesto. Preceded by one son; three brothers and two sisters.
EDWARDS, Dorothy "Dotty" (Conover); b: 22Nov1924, Cass Co., Il.; d: 21Aug1982, Virginia, Il.; bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, Il.; m: Byron Edwards (date and place not stated); fa: Roy Conover; mo: Bertha Culler. Husband preceded in death in 1976. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Charles (Beth) Lacy of Virginia, and Ay Edwards, at home; a son: Joe of Virginia; two sisters: Mrs. Roy (Gertrude) Winhold and Mrs. Harry (Marie) Turner, both of Virginia; a brother: Ruel Wright of Jacksonville; and four grandchildren.
EDWARDS, Dwight L. "Zeke"; b: 13Jul1906, Cass Co., Il.; d: 9Sep1988, Virginia, Il.; bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, Il.; m: Kathryn Lindley on 17Dec1933 in Jacksonville, Il.; fa: Joseph E. Edwards; mo: Martha Hinchee. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Dick (Janet) Jumper of Bloomington; two grandchildren: Kelly and Todd Jumper, both of Bloomington; a brother: Gene Edwards of Peoria; and two sisters: Mrs. C. N. (Mae) Fortenberry of Auburn, Ala., and Mrs. Harold (Irene) Baker of Rockford. Preceded by his parents; and a brother: Byron.
EDWARDS, Edith L. (Kehl); b: 10Jun1897, Nortonville, Il. area; d: 17Sep1983, Wood River, Il.; bu: Oakwood Cemetery, Upper Alton, Il.; m: Rev. William Edwards in 1918 (place not stated); fa: Andrew Kehl; mo: Ellen Rodgers. Husband preceded in death in 1953. A resident of Alton; formerly of the Nortonville area. Survived by a daughter: Esther Claussen of Bethalto; two grandchildren; and two g-grandchildren.
EDWARDS, Elizabeth Avonell "Addie" (Predmore); b: 15Nov1927, New Salem, Il.; d: 21Sep1986, St. Louis, Mo.; bu: Gray Cemetery, New Salem, Il.; m: Glenn Edwards on 20Apr1946 in Pittsfield, Il.; fa: Ephraim Joseph Predmore; mo: Martha Myrtle Masterson. A resident of New Salem, Il. Survived by her husband; her mother; one daughter: Mrs. Brad (Carol) Starns of Quincy; five sisters: Mrs. Hulin J. (Mardelle) Hedrick of Redlands, Calif., Mrs. Robert (Annabelle) Fleming of Chicago, Mrs. Ralph (Rosalie) Griggs of Baylis, Mrs. Gene (Ola) Lacey of Harrisburg, and Mrs. Ada Doyle of Pittsfield; three brothers: Charles Predmore of Dixon, Robert Predmore of New Salem and Edwin Predmore of Pittsfield; and numerous nieces and nephews.
EDWARDS, Ella (Hunt); b: 13Aug1892, Waverly, Il.; d: 26Jan1989, Girard, Il.; bu: Waverly, Il.; m: Forrest Edwards on 19Nov1913 (place not stated); fa: Luther Hunt; mo: Adeline Dunlap. Husband preceded in death 27Aug1936. A resident of Waverly, Il. Survived by a daughter: Wanda Edwards of Springfield; two sons: Wayne and Wilbur Edwards, both of Waverly; three grand and four g-grandchildren. Preceded by a daughter: Twila Douglas; four sisters; and four brothers.
EDWARDS, Elta Mae; b: 5Aug1912, Greenfield, Il.; d: 6Jun1984, Carrollton, Il.; bu: Rose Hill Cemetery, Greenfield, Il.; fa: Cassius Edwards; mo: Emma Sterrett. A resident of Greenfield, Il. Survived by several cousins.
EDWARDS, Elton "Ed"; b: 6May1911, Jasper, Alabama; d: 24Apr1982, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Bethel Cemetery, near Detroit, Il.; m: Eloise Pennock on 27Nov1964 in Pittsfield, Il.; fa & mo: (not stated). A resident of Louisiana, Mo.; formerly of Pittsfield, Il. WWII vet. Survived by his wife; a son: Bob of Louisiana, Mo.; a daughter: Mrs. Linda Thornton of Louisiana, Mo.; a brother: Norman of Fayetteville, N.C.; a sister: Beulah Muscino of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two grandchildren: Scott and Shannon Thornton. Preceded by his parents and a brother.
EDWARDS, Elva A. (Fanshier); b: 23Apr1913, Beardstown, Il.; d: 29Apr1983, Springfield, Il.; bu: Oakland Cemetery, Meredosia, Il.; m: Herbert Edwards on 29Sep1933 in Beardstown, Il.; fa: Owen Fanshier; mo: Mary Kincaid. A resident of Meredosia, Il. Survived by her husband and the following children: Louis Monroe of Plano, Herbert, Jr. of Versailles, Mrs. Stanley (Delores) Allen of Bluffs, Mrs. Wesley (Mary Lou) Lemmons of Versailles, Mrs. Delbert (Edna) Fuelling of Oswego, Vern and Mrs. John (Charlotte) Hammond of Beardstown, and Thomas Eugene of Aurora; two sisters and two brothers: Dorothy McDaniel of Versailles, Murtie Lee Brown of Aurora, Roy Fanshier of Philadelphia, Pa., and Orval Fanshier of Meredosia; 29 grand and 28 g-grandchildren. Preceded by her parents, two sisters, one brother, and one g-grandson.
EDWARDS, Elveta; b: 19Aug1904, Virden, Il.; d: 9Nov1995, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Youngblood Cemetery, Nortonville, Il.; fa: Alvie Edwards; mo: Lula Green. Survived by one sister: Ada Talkington of Springfield. Preceded by two brothers: Charles Alvin Edwards and Samuel Edwards; and three sisters: Opal, Blanche and Nellie.
EDWARDS, Elvis W. "Mike"; b: 24Apr1907, Morgan Co., Il.; d: 17Nov1992, White Hall, Il.; bu: White Hall, Il.; m: Wanda A. Barber on 20Oct1934 in Carrollton, Il.; fa: Willie N. Edwards; mo: Florence L. Hughes. Wife preceded in death 20Jan1974. Survived by one son: Michael Edwards of Roodhouse; one daughter: Mrs. Del Ray (Karen) Henderson of Roodhouse; seven grand and four g-grandchildren; and three sisters: Mabel Timberlake of Port Charlotte, Fla., Esther Jesse of Springfield and June Tenney of Pompano Beach, Fla. Preceded by one sister: Bessie Bishop.
EDWARDS, Emmett L.; b: 23Aug1894, Patterson, Il.; d: 9Jun1976, White Hall, Il.; bu: Edwards Cemetery; mo: Lana Rosalie Ford on 25De1915 (place not stated); fa: John E. Edwards; mo: (not stated). Wife preceded in death in October, 1975. A resident of Roodhouse, Il. Survived by a son: John of Houston, Tex.; two grand and three g-grandchildren. Preceded by three brothers and two sisters.
EDWARDS, Eugene; b: 6Oct1913, Greene Co., Il.; d: 7Jan1982, Roodhouse, Il.; bu: Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: Frederick Edwards; mo: Elizabeth Motley. WWII vet. Survived by a son: Danny Edwards; three brothers: Curtis of Arenzville, Raymond of Roodhouse and Charles of Streator; three sisters: Alice Baker of Springfield, Mildred Edwards of East Alton and Rose Ella Lamb of Edwardsville.
EDWARDS, Fannie (Dowland); b: 27Oct1893, near Scottville, Il.; d: 18Aug1978, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: West Cemetery, Scottville, Il.; m: Harry O. Edwards on 8Apr1925 (place not stated); fa: William H. Dowland; mo: Donna Jane Owens. Husband preceded in death 26Feb1969. A former resident of Scottville. Survived by a brother: Ralph Dowland of Scottville; a sister: Mrs. Jannie Feely of Modesto; and several nieces and nephews.
EDWARDS, Floyd A.; b: 22Jul1912, Macoupin Co., Il.; d: 10Mar1985, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Franklin, Il.; m: Ellen Pauline Preston on 10Apr1947 (place not stated); fa: John William Edwards; mo: Rozella Turner. Survived by his wife; two sisters: Mrs. Lee (Mabel) Peacock of Jacksonville and Mrs. Harold (Irene) White of Springfield; and two brothers: Newton Edwards and William Robert Edwards, both of Jacksonville; one aunt; two uncles; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by one brother: Byron.
EDWARDS, Franklin Dale; b: 30Jun1928 (place not stated); d: 7Oct1987, Oklahoma City, Okla.; bu: Veterans Cemetery, Oklahoma; m: Bea (surname and date/place not marriage not stated); fa: (not stated); mo: Edith (surname not stated). A resident of Oklahoma City, Okla. Air Force vet. Survived by his wife; his mother: Mrs. Edith Henry of Chandlerville; four sons; three daughters; a half-sister: Mrs. Linda Garrison; and two step-brothers.
EDWARDS, Freda C. (Hudson); b: 9Apr1901, White Hall, Il.; d: 10Feb1996, White Hall, Il.; bu: White Hall, Il.; m: Alden R. Edwards on 27Dec1917 in Bowling Green, Mo.; fa: David Hudson; mo: Laura Alice Tucker. Husband preceded in death 24Sep1989. Survived by one son: Paul Edwards of White Hall; three grand and six g-grandchildren; one g-g-grandson; two brothers: Frank and Ira Hudson; and four sisters: Mattie Bartlett, Maude Hitch, Bert Hutchins and Nannie Hall.
EDWARDS, Garnetta Fay (Blasa); b: 12Oct1938, Jersey Co., Il.; d: 16Sep1994, Greenfield, Il.; bu Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield, Il.; m: Donald Edwards on 23Dec1977 in Jerseyville, Il.; fa: Jasper Henry Blasa; mo: Hilda Louise Walker. Survived by her husband; one son: Kevin Hotz of Jerseyville; two step-sons: Rick and Randy Edwards, both of Greenfield; two step-daughters: Bette Foster of Ellsbury, Mo., and Diane Meschling of Franklin; 15 grandchildren; two sisters: Florence Lavada Whitehead of Jerseyville and Mary Jane Campbell of Dow; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by two brothers: Russell Lavern Blasa and Wilber Everett Blasa.
EDWARDS, George Robert; b: 30May1926, New Salem, Il.; d: 30Aug1983, rural Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Gray Cemetery; m: Mary Alice Martin on 16Apr1947 in New Salem, Il.; fa: Arthur J. Edwards; mo: Ida Faye Woodward. WWII vet. Survived by h is wife; one daughter: Sharon Kay Ghrift of Pittsfield; two sons: Robert Lyndle of Chester and Steven Ray of Memphis, Tenn.; four grandchildren; four sisters: Mrs. Vivian O'Donnell and Mrs. Carolyn Claus, both of Pittsfield, Mrs. Lois Brayon of Peoria, and Mrs. Imogene Hildreth of Griggsville; and one brother: Glen Edwards of New Salem.
EDWARDS, Herbert, Sr.; b: 19Apr1906, Paris, Il.; d: 15Jun1990, Streator, Il.; bu: Oakland Cemetery, Meredosia, Il.; m: Evla Ada Fanshier on 29Sep1933 in Beardstown, Il.; fa: Noah Edwards; mo: Sarah Kirby. Wife preceded in death in 1983. A former resident of Meredosia, Il. Survived by three sons: Herbert Edwards, Jr. of Versailles, Thomas Eugene Edwards of Costa Mesa, Calif., and Vern Edwards of Aurora; four daughters: Mrs. Stanley (Delores) Allen of Henry, Mary Lou Lemmons of Aurora, Mrs. Delbert (Edna) Fuelling of Oswego and Mrs. Arthur (Charlotte) Huddleston of Mt. Sterling; 29 grand and 45 g-grandchildren; one g-g-granddaughter; a sister: Doris Bertolet of Charleston; and one brother: John Orville Edwards of Quincy. Preceded by a son: Louis; a g-grandson; a brother; and a sister.
EDWARDS, Howard; b: 24Jul1889, Macoupin Co., Il.; d: 18Nov1979, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield, Il.; m: Alta E. Williams on 16Feb1922 in Springfield, Il.; fa: David Edwards; mo: Mary Stults. A resident of rural Greenfield, Il. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Harold (Ruby) Jewell Furman of Beloit, Wisc.; and two grandchildren. Preceded by four brothers and two sisters.
EDWARDS, Irene H. (Hayden); b: 3Apr1926 in Jacksonville, Il.; d: 19Feb1992, Springfield, Il.; bu: Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield, Il.; m: Kenneth Edwards on 11Nov1951 in Jacksonville, Il.; fa: W G. Hayden; mo: Lois Hayden. A resident of Rockbridge, Il. Survived by her husband; two sons: Thomas K. Edwards and William H. Edwards, both of Rockbridge; two grandchildren; and one brother: John L. Hayden of Jacksonville.
EDWARDS, Irene M. (Duckwiler); b: 26Jul1911, Chandlerville, Il.; d: 26Apr1992, Springfield, Il.; bu: Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield, Il.; m: Clarence "Peck" Edwards on 14Aug1930 in White Hall, Il.; fa: James Duckwiler; mo: Grace Saye. Husband preceded in death 8Feb1981. A resident of Greenfield, Il. Survived by daughter: Eleanor Kepler of Jacksonville; six sons: Daniel of Kankakee, Dale of Cottonwood, Ariz., Gene of Wilmington, Dean of Murrayville, Larry of White Hall and Lyndle of Algonquin; 18 grand, five step-grand and 16 g-grandchildren, and one step-g-grandchild; six sisters: Helena Rimbey of Athensville, Ethel King of Hettick, Edna Hopper of Jerseyville, Grace Eyer of East Peoria, Idella Bettis of Waverly and Beverly Reif of Eldred; and a brother: Charles Duckwiler of Athensville. Preceded by two infant bothers.
EDWARDS, Jack Hudson; b: 21Jan1923, White Hall, Il.; d: 5Jul1986, North Dakota; bu: White Hall, Il.; m: Darlene Filipek Kummer in August, 1983 at Minot, N.D.; fa: Alden Edwards; mo: Freda Hudson. A resident of Northgate, N.D.; formerly of White Hall, Il. Survived by his parents of White Hall; his wife; one son: Spencer Clark Edwards of Northgate; two step-sons: Mike Kummer of Hondo, Texas and Jeff Kummer of Tyogo, N.D. and one brother: Paul Edwards of Meredosia.
EDWARDS, John J.; b: 5Jun1927, Athensville, Il.;d: 21Apr1995, Pearl, Il.; bu: Green Pond Cemetery, near Pearl, Il.; fa: John Edwards; mo: Lillie Shores. Survived by two aunts: Bertha Cockran of Park Forest and Leatha Killebrew of Palmyra. Preceded by one uncle: Edward Shores.
EDWARDS, John R. "Jack"; b: 25Dec1919, Jerseyville, Il.; d: 1Apr1994, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Greenfield, Il.; m: 1) Opal King Griffith on 25Dec1950 in Roodhouse, Il.; and 2) Kathryn Barbre in July, 1975 in Pinckneyville Il.; and 3) Marie Knox Guinnip on 11Nov1983 in Las Vegas, Nevada.; fa: Patrick L. Edwards; mo: Laura Wiseman. 1st wife died in August, 1974; 2nd died in July, 1982. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; two step-daughters: Mrs. Bill (Virginia) Davenport of Bethalto and Mrs. Frank (Margie) Stull of Springfield; one step-son: Chad Black of Chandler, Ariz.; two nephews; and one niece. Preceded by two brothers: Roy Edwards and Archie Edwards; three sisters: Minnie VanVoords, Margaret Parrott and Nettie Hillman; and one step-son: Harry Griffith.
EDWARDS, Katherine A. (Meyer); b: 6Oct1897, Beardstown, Il.; d: 26Feb1981, Beardstown, Il.; bu: Oak Grove Cemetery; m: Jack Edwards on 25Sep1919 in Beardstown, Il.; fa: Louis C. Meyer; mo: Julia Piehler. Husband preceded in death 5Jul1956. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Shirley Efaw of Carrier Mills and Mrs. Barbara McHaley of Beardstown; a son: Robert L. Edwards of Beardstown; and four grandchildren. Preceded by three brothers and one sister.
EDWARDS, Kathryn Barbre (Anderson); b: 30Aug1922, Springfield, Il.; d: 12Jul1982, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: John R. Edwards in 1975 in Pinckneyville, Il.; fa: Charles Anderson; mo: Pearl L. Barbre. Became a resident of Jacksonville in 1933. Survived by her husband; a sister: Mrs. Frank (Sara Jane) Kerska of Fillmore, Calif.; eight nieces and nephews. Preceded by a sister.
EDWARDS, Kathryn (Lindley); b: 19Sep1910, Beardstown, Il.; d: 6May1989, Rushville, Il.; bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, Il.; m: Dwight L. "Zeke" Edwards on 17Dec1933 in Jacksonville, Il.; fa: Otto Lindley; mo: Ruth Combs. Husband preceded in death 9Sep1988. A resident of Virginia, Il. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Dick (Janet) Jumper of Bloomington; two grandchildren: Kelly and Todd Jumper, both of Bloomington; a sister: Mrs. Mildred Darland of Virginia; a brother: Robert Lindley of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by two brothers and two sisters.
EDWARDS, Laura Thelma (Arthur); b: 22Jul1924, Pisgah, Il.; d: 25Nov1991, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Buford Edwards on 27Oct1940 in Cahokia, Mo.; fa: Emory Arthur; mo: Evelyn Florence Hayes. Survived by her husband; one son: Ricky T. Edwards of McAlester, Okla.; three daughters: Mrs. Wendell (Sharon) Patton of Jacksonville, Mrs. Diane Christensen of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Mrs. Kenneth (Betty) Curtis of Woodson; 11 grand and 11 g-grandchildren; and two half-sisters: Mrs. Don (Mary) Wells and Alice Broaddus, both of Moore, Okla. Preceded by her parents, one brother and two sisters.
EDWARDS, Lefa Olive (Stambaugh); b: 29Nov1909, Fulton Co., Il.; d: 22Jan1981, Rushville, Il.; bu: Brooklyn Cemetery; m: Russell Edwards on 26Dec1931 in Rushville, Il.; fa: Henry Stambaugh; mo: Mary E. Stroops. A resident of rural Plymouth, Il. since 1963. Survived by her husband; a son: Russell of Bartonville; four grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. Beulah Briney of Astoria and Mrs. Kathryn Smithers of Macomb; and a brother: Jesse Stambaugh of Astoria. Preceded by three sisters and three brothers.
EDWARDS, Lelia Fern (Koening); b: 23Jan1916, Carlinville, Il.; d: 13Nov1981, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: White Hall, Il.; m: Harry Edwards (date and place not stated); fa: Michael S. Koening; mo: Sylvia Kessie. A resident of White Hall. Husband preceded in death in 1974. Survived by a step-daughter: Betty Ann Spencer of Grants Pass, Ore.; four sisters: Catherine Wright and Wretha Cunningham of White Hall, Wilma A. Sadler of Murrayville, and Edna Pranger of Carrollton; one brother: Daniel G. of White Hall; and three step-grandchildren. Preceded by two bothers.
EDWARDS, Lenora A. (Belcher); b: 11Ot1892, southern Illinois; d: 15Dec1984, Virginia, Il.; bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, Il.; m: Oscar Edwards in 1908 (place not stated); fa: William Belcher; mo: Susan Griffith. Husband preceded in death in 1970. Survived by one daughter: Mrs. Frances Hall of Birmingham, Mich.; three sons: Lawrence L. Edwards and William D. Edwards, both of Virginia, and Eugene E. Edwards of Wrangell, Alaska; several grand, g-grand and g-g-grandchildren; and one brother: Guy Blecher of Twin Falls, Idaho Preceded by three daughters.
EDWARDS, Lester C.; b: 30Sep1898, Philadelphia, Cass Co., Il.; d: 15Aug1977, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Ashland, Il.; m: Maureen Hiermann (date and place not stated); fa: George Edwards; mo: Rachael Crews. Wife preceded in death 10Jul1959. A resident of Ashland, Il. WWI vet. Survived by four sons: Robert Edwards of Lombard, James Edwards of Ashland, Donald Edwards of Viernheim, West Germany, and Richard Edwards of San Francisco; five daughters: Mrs. Mary Sheridan of Jensen Beach, Fla., Mrs. Jane Cutrell of Salisbury, N.C., Mrs. Phyllis Nielsen of Greenwood, Ind., Mrs. Carol Rice of Beach Grove, Ind., and Mrs. Susan Logue of Albuquerque; a sister: Mrs. Rachel Edwards of Pontiac; 15 grand and four g-grandchildren.
EDWARDS, Lucius Adrian; b: 9Aug1918, rural Carrollton, Il.; d: 2Mar1979, rural Carrollton, Il.; bu: Providence Cemetery, east of Carrollton, Il.; m: Delores Dickinson on 29Apr1951 in Carrollton, Il.; fa: Lucius Edwards; mo: Minnie Summers. WWII vet. Survived by his wife; these children: Mrs. Larry (Linda) Baumgartner of Vista, Calif., Robert of White Hall and Maury of Houston, Tex.; three grandchildren; two sisters: Helen Dixon and Eleanor Gernigin, both of Carrollton.
EDWARDS, Marcia (Hoerlein); b: 27Jun1936, Griggsville, Il.; d: 21Jan1983, Pontiac, Il.; bu: Southside Cemetery, Pontiac, Il.; m: Robert T. Edwards on 8Mar1970 in Skokie, Il.; fa: Otto Hoerlein; mo: Sylvan (surname not stated). Husband died same date (both were murdered). Member: D. A. R. Survived by her mother; a resident of Griggsville; and her sister: Virginia Hoerlein of Pittsfield. Preceded by her father and three infant brothers.
EDWARDS, Mary E. (Cummings); b: 26Oct1897, Tennessee; d: 9Jul1984, St. Louis, Mo.; bu: Manchester, IL.; m: Alfred Edwards on 13Jun1928 (place not stated); fa: Elmer Cummings; mo: Dora Nelson. Husband preceded in death 29Feb1964. A resident of Roodhouse, Il. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. John (Naomi) Roodhouse, Jr. of St. Johns, Mo.; six grand and six g-grandchildren; and a brother: Frank Cummings of San Jose, Calif. Preceded in death by a brother: Walter; and a sister: Ada.
EDWARDS, Mary Elizabeth (Harris); b: 18Sep1924 (place not stated); d: 25Dec1995, Des Moines, Iowa; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Albert Lee Edwards on 20Jun1943 (place not stated); fa: Lee L. Harris; mo: Harriett Crabbe. Husband preceded in death 12May1983. A resident of Waverly, formerly of Franklin. Survived by nieces and nephews. Preceded by a brother: Edwin Harris; and one sister: Ruth Meyer.
EDWARDS, Maurice Fred; b: 22Feb1923, Pleasant View, Il.; d: 28Sep1985, Rushville, Il.; bu: Rushville, Il.; m: Roma Kepler on 23Feb1952 in Rushville, Il.; fa: David Frederick Edwards; mo: Sara Trone. WWII Navy vet. Survived by his wife; a son: David of rural Rushville; two daughters: Mrs. Sarah Fuqua of Rushville and Mrs. Susan Hartl of Wheaton; and three grandchildren. Preceded by three brothers and a sister.
EDWARDS, Maury A.; b: 12May1956 (place not stated); d: 13Aug1995, Houston, Tex.; bu: Providence Cemetery, near Carrollton, Il.; fa: Lucius Adrian Edwards; mo: Dolores Dickinson. A former resident of Greene Co., Il. Survived by his mother; a sister: Mrs. Larry (Linda) Baumgartner of Carrollton; a brother: Robert Edwards of Grayville; four nephews; and two nieces.
EDWARDS, Minnie (Jackson); b: 28Dec1899, Santa Fe., Mo.; d: 25Jun1986, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Henry W. Edwards on 23May1943 in Bowling Green, Mo.; fa: Clint Jackson; mo: (not stated). Survived by her husband; several cousins of Jacksonville and Jackson, Michigan. Preceded by death by a son who was killed in Germany during WWII; and a half-brother.
EDWARDS, Myrtle (Baptist); b: (date not stated), Morgan Co., Il.; d: 12Sep1985, Jerseyville, Il.; bu: Oak Grove Cemetery, Jerseyville, Il.; m: Everett Edwards on 4Dec1904 (place not stated); fa: Frank Baptist; mo: Florence Spires. Husband preceded in death 5Apr1963. Was 98 years of age at death. Survived by one daughter: Florence Carpenter of Colorado; three sisters: Stella Mansfield and Grace Plusahkell, both of California, and Eula Ratz of Jerseyville; two grand and two g-grandchildren.
EDWARDS, Nadine (Hostetter); b: 22Oct1893, Farber, Mo.; d: 17Oct1990, Virginia, Il.; bu: Greenwood Cemetery, Tallula, Il.; m: Lloyd L. Edwards on 5Jan1916 (place not stated); fa: William Oscar Hostetter; mo: Sarah Elizabeth Biggs. Husband preceded in death 29Oct1971. A resident of Ashland, Il. Survived by two grandchildren: Mrs. David (Shirley) Shaw of Springfield, and William Rockwell Edwards of Calgary, Canada; three g-grandchildren; one g-g-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by a son: William Lee Edwards in 1959; and by a granddaughter: Sandra Edwards Martin in 1986.
EDWARDS, Nettie E. (Wilkerson); b: 1Apr1903, Monticello, Ky.; d: 21Nov1983, Jacksonville, Il; bu: (not stated); m: Paul Gus Edwards (date and place not stated); fa: Thomas Wilkerson; mo: Josephine Thurston. Husband preceded in death 26Apr1972. Survived by two sons: Dean of rural Jacksonville and Paul, Jr. of San Antonio, Texas; a daughter: Betty Martin of Jacksonville; 19 grandchildren; and one g-grandchild. Preceded by two sons; one g-grandchild; a brother; and four sisters.
EDWARDS, Neva (Dorsey); b: 22Jun1919, near Alexander, Il.; d: 11Jan1982, Springfield, Il.; bu: Waverly, Il.; m: Gene Edwards on 10Dec1937 in Bowling Green, Mo.; fa: Charles Dorsey; mo: Charlotte Lynn. Husband preceded in death 5Oct1972. A resident of Waverly, Il. Survived by one brother: Clyde Dorsey of Murrayville; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by her parents and one brother.
EDWARDS, Olive (Violett); b: 26Mar1889, Franklin, Il.; d: 15Mar1983, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Franklin, Il.; m: Greenup Edwards (date and place not stated); fa: Marshall Violett; mo: Elizabeth Reed. Husband preceded in death in 1960. Survived by one nephew: Glenn Norman Violett of St. Ann, Mo.
EDWARDS, Oma (Blair); b: 6Sep1891, Scott Co., Il.; d: 11Feb1976, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Glasgow, Il.; m: J. H. Edwards on 17Sep1916 (place not stated); fa: Kirt Blair; mo: Aquilla Coats. Husband preceded in death. A resident of Glasgow, Il. Survived by several cousins.
EDWARDS, Orville E.; b: 18Dec1915, Carrollton, Il.; d: 22Dec1989, Carrollton, Il.; bu: Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Eldred, Il.; m: Betty Bowers on 15May1955 in Carrollton, IL.; bu: Orville Edwards; mo: Blanche Reutherford. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Karen Ridenour of Alton; three grandsons; a sister: Viola Woodson of Tucson, Ariz.; and three brothers: Howard of Jerseyville, Alfred B. of Belleville, and Roy G. of San Jose, Calif. Preceded by a sister: Mary Evelyn Brown.
EDWARDS, Raymond; b: 12Dec1915, near Greenfield, Il.; d: 15Dec1992, Roodhouse, Il.; bu: Jones Cemetery, east of White Hall, Il.; m: Lura Belle barber on 23Apr1938 (place not stated); fa: Fred Edwards; mo: Elizabeth Motley. Survived by his wife; two brothers: Curtis Edwards of Meredosia and Charles Edwards of Streator; three sisters: Alice Baker of Streator, Rose Ella Lamb of Edwardsville and Mildred Edwards of East Alton. Preceded by three brothers: Ernest, Gene and Harold Wayne Edwards.
EDWARDS, Richard L.; b: 13Aug1909, Loami, Il.; d: 7Jun1993, Springfield, Il.; bu: (not stated); m: Julia Nevins on 9Nov1935 in Springfield, Il.; fa: Robert L. Edwards; mo: Dora Workman. A resident of Waverly, Il. Survived by one daughter: Joan Miller of Waverly; one grandson; and one g-grandson. Preceded by one grandson; and one brother: Gene Edwards.
EDWARDS, Richard L.; b: 20Jul1928, near Pleasant Hill, Il.; d: 3Jul1984, rural Pleasant Hill, Il.; bu: Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Il.; fa: Carl Edwards; mo: Edna Richards. Korean War Army vet. Survived by his mother of rural Pleasant Hill; three brothers: Glenn of Paynesville, Mo., Gary and Calvin of Pleasant Hill; and three sisters: Mrs. Erma Hill and Mrs. Gladys Neese of Pleasant Hill, and Mrs. Wanda White of Mahomet.
EDWARDS, Robert T.; b: 11Jan1935, Pontiac, Il.; d: 21Jan1983, Pontiac, Il.; bu: Southside Cemetery, Pontiac, Il.; m: Marcia Hoerlein on 8Mar1960 in Skokie, Il.; fa: Harold H. Edwards; mo: Helen M. (surname not stated) Wife died same date (both were murdered). Vietnam Vet (Green Beret). Survived by a sister-in-law: Virginia Hoerlein of Pittsfield. Preceded in death by his parents.
EDWARDS, Roy; b: 8Mar1916, Carrollton, Il.; d: 26Jan1987, Carrollton, Il.; bu: Vera Lutheran Cemetery, Vandalia, Il.; m: Norean Vick on 15Sep1968 in Vandalia, Il.; fa: Roy M. Edwards; mo: Viola Bothe. WWII Army Air Corp vet. Survived by his wife; and a brother: Sam Edwards of Knoxville, Tenn.
EDWARDS, Russell Joseph; b: 15Jan1909, Kerton, Fulton Co., Il.; d: 6Nov1992, Brooklyn, Il.; bu: Brooklyn, Il.; m: Lefa Olive Stambaugh on 26Dec1931 in Rushville, Il.; fa: Joseph Clinton Edwards; mo: Iva Mae Thomas. Wife preceded in death 22Jan1981. Survived by one son: Russell Gene Edwards of Bartonville; four grand and two g-grandchildren; one brother: Kenneth Edwards of Beardstown; and two sisters: Dorothy Stambaugh of Browning and Bonnie Bair of Astoria. Preceded by two sisters: Erma Rhoades and Goldie Dodd; and two brothers: Ernie and Burlie Edwards.
EDWARDS, Ruth (Estes); b: 6Nov1896, Poseyville, Indiana; d: 19Jan1984, Carrollton, Il.; bu: (cremated); m: Ross Edwards in 1918 in Jeffersonville, Ind.; fa: Oliver P. Estes; mo: Catherine Cleveland. Husband preceded in death 9Mar1967. Survived by a grandson: Ross Estes Edwards of Arizona. Preceded by a son: Jack.
EDWARDS, Sarah Helen; b: 29May1902, Greene Co., Il.; d: 18Apr1983, Norman Okla.; bu: White Hall, Il.; fa: H. H. Edwards; mo: Annie Benear. A former resident of White Hall, Il. Survived by a brother: Alden Edwards of White Hall; a half-sister: Margaret Jane Norman of Wewoka, Okla.; and a half-brother: H. H. Edwards of Oklahoma. Preceded by a brother.
EDWARDS, Sheryl E. (Gilbert); b: 25Feb1947, Carrollton, Il.; d: 3Apr1994, Springfield, Il.; bu: St. John's Cemetery, Carrollton, Il.; fa: George D Gilbert, Sr.; mo: Helen McCarty. A resident of Greenfield, Il. Survived by her husband; two sons: Timothy Edwards of Jerseyville and James Edwards of Greenfield; three sisters: Carolyn Ann Rawe of Greenfield, Mary Helen Moran of Rockbridge and Rosamaria Gilbert of Godfrey; two brothers: George D. Gilbert, Jr. of Wood River and Larry Duane Gilbert of Carrollton; and two grandchildren.
EDWARDS, Stella Richardson (Ford); b: 26Jan1894, Greenfield, Il.; d: 22Sep1982, Carrollton, Il.; bu: Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield, Il.; m: Harland D. Edwards on 25Dec1919 (place not stated); fa: Thomas Ford; mo: Eliza Richardson. Husband preceded in death 6Nov1972. A resident of Greenfield, Il. Survived by two sons: Kenneth H. of Rockbridge and Warren W. of Greenfield; two grandsons; and a great-granddaughter. Preceded by three sisters and a brother.
EDWARDS, Trula W. (Baird); b: 25Mar1906, Pearl, Il.; d: 25Oct1995, Barry, Il.; bu: Green Pond Cemetery, near Pearl, Il.; m: Thomas J. Edwards (date and place not stated); fa: Andrew Baird; mo: Effie Lacy. Husband preceded in death. A former resident of Pittsfield, Il. Survived by one son: Terry G. Edwards of Connecticut; seven grand and seven g-grandchildren. Preceded by her husband; two sons: T. J Edwards, Jr. and Donald Bruce Edwards; five sisters; and two brothers.
EDWARDS, Verna (Schroeder); b: 12May1894, Illinois; d: 15Jun1985, Carrollton, Il.; bu: Carrollton, Il.; m: Marion Edwards in Greene Co., Il. (place not stated); fa: William Schroeder; mo: Dorthea Fischer. Husband preceded in death 20Oct1967. Survived by one daughter: Mrs. Lloyd (Lois) Lane of Alhambra; one son: Bernice of Carrollton; two grand and four g-grandchildren; one sister: Ruth Schroeder of Carrollton ; one brother: George Schroeder of Carrollton. Preceded by one sister; one brother and one g-grandson.
EDWARDS, Verna (Graves); b: 28Jan1904, Stonefort, Il.; d: 26Jun1982, Carmi, Il.; bu: Garden of Memories, Carmi, Il.; m: Joseph Edwards on 3Sep1928 (place not stated); fa: George Willis Graves; mo: Loretta Spence. A former resident of Jacksonville, Il. Survived by her husband; one son: Stanley of Cypress, Calif.; two daughters: Joan Mitchell of Carmi and Mrs. Wayne (Norma Jean) Miller of Camp Point; four sisters: Thursia Pettigrew of Fairfield, Marie Harlow of Herrin, Hazel Savage and Lucille Medlin, both of Mt. Vernon; 10 grand and three g-grandchildren.
EDWARDS, Vernon L.; b: 5Oct1909, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; d: 25Sep1986, Springfield, Il.; bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, Il.; m: 1) Beulah E. King on 12Mar1934 in Virginia, Il.; and 2) Norma McCord on 20Jan1974 (place not stated); fa: Lee Roy Edwards; mo: Emma Smalley. 1st wife preceded in death 19Oct1968. A resident of Virginia, Il. Survived by his wife; one son: Harold V. Edwards of Sullivan; a daughter: Mrs. Stephen (Helen C.) Cox of Decatur; two step-daughters: Mrs. Robert C. (Shirley) Lanphier III of Springfield and Mrs. Irwin H. (Joan) Munch of Springfield; two grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; one step-g-grandchild; one brother: Lee R. Edwards of Virginia; and two sisters: Mrs. John (Edna Mae) Shaner of Virginia and Mrs. Robert (Mary Jo) Harvey of Valparaiso, Ind.
EDWARDS, Virgie M. (Jolly); b: 17Jul1894, Waverly, Il.; d: 25May1992, Springfield, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Waverly, Il.; m: Starr Edwards on 28Jul1921 in Waverly, Il.; fa: Frank Jolly; mo: Lou Ella Armstrong. Husband preceded in death 6Apr1968. A resident of Waverly, Il. Survived by two grandsons: William Edwards of Waverly and James Edwards of Franklin; a granddaughter: Nancy Wood of Franklin; eight g-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by a brother: Walter; two step-sons: Melvin and Albert Edwards; and three sisters: Nona Points, Allie Adams and Mary Wilson.
EDWARDS, Wade F.; b: 15Aug1901, Newburg, Pike Co., Il.; d: 22Sep1994, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Bethel Cemetery, near Griggsville, Il.; m: 1) Elsie Wilzewski on 14Oct1922 in Quincy, Il.; and 2) Maxine Lidgard Wade on 27Feb1982 in Chambersburg, Il.; fa: John Edwards; mo: Dora Wade. 1st wife preceded in death 29Jul1971. A former resident of Griggsville, Il. Survived by his wife; a step-daughter: Mrs. Rocky (Peggy) Elledge of Griggsville; three grand, three step-grand and two g-grandchildren. Preceded by a son: Bruce; five sisters; and two brothers.
EDWARDS, Wilbur Lee "Wib"; b: 13Oct1920, Waverly, Il.; d: 8Dec1994, Springfield, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Waverly, Il.; m: Doris Teaney on 14Feb1943 (place not stated); fa: Dr. Forrest Edwards; mo: Ella Hunt. A resident of Waverly, Il. Survived by his wife; one son: Richard (wife, Karen) Edwards of Visalia, Calif.; one daughter: Mrs. Charles (Karen) Wood of Waverly; two grandsons; one brother: Wayne Edwards, Sr. of Waverly; and one sister: Wanda Edwards of Springfield.
EDWARDS, Willia A. (Cagle); b: 8Oct1888, Larue Co., Ky.; d: 25Apr1981, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Pleasant Plains, Il.; m: Wade Edwards (date and place not stated); fa: Thomas Cagle; mo: Mahala Hazel. Husband preceded in death. A former resident of Pleasant Plains, Il. Survived by a son: Buford of Jacksonville; a sister: Alta Marshall of Texas; five grand, 10 g-grandchildren, and one g-g-grandchild. Preceded by two sons: Ralph and Cecil.
EDWARDS, William D.; b: 2Aug1925, Virginia, Il.; d: 12Jun1986, Iowa City, Iowa; bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: Oscar Edwards; mo: Lenora Belcher. A resident of Virginia, Il. WWII vet. Survived by two sons: Carl O. George of Youncalla, Ore., and Larry W. George of Medford, Ore.; a sister: Mrs. Francis Hall of Birmingham, Mich.; two brothers: Lawrence of Chandlerville and Edwin Eugene of Wrangel, Alaska; and several nieces and nephews.
EDWARDS, William F.; b: 4Jun1899, St. Louis, Mo.; d: 3Aug1977, Springfield, Il.; bu: Calvary Cemetery; fa: James Edwards; mo: Emma German. WWI vet. Survived by one sister: Mrs. Mary B. Strauch of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.
EFAW, Gene A.; b: 15Feb1905, Monmouth, Il.; d: 7Jan1985, Beardstown, Il.; bu: Grand View Burial Park, Hannibal, Mo.; m: Anna Mae Boles in 1940 at Hannibal, Mo.; fa: Albert Efaw; mo: Flossie Hill. Wife preceded in death 28Feb1980. A former resident of Hannibal, Mo. Survived by two brothers: Riley Efaw of Beardstown and Russell Efaw of Carrier Mills, Il.; and two sisters: Ethel Goben of White Hall and Lucille Bailey of Jacksonville. Preceded by two brothers and two sisters.
EFAW, Russell W.; b: 28Nov1910, Beardstown, Il.; d: 15Jan1985, Evansville, Ind.; bu: Salem Cemetery, Carrier Mills, Il.; m: 1) Ada Webster (date and place not stated); and 2) Shirley Edwards on 23Dec1962 (place not stated); f: Albert Efaw; mo: Flossie Hill. 1st wife preceded in death 26Sep1954. A resident of Carrier Mills, Il.; formerly of Beardstown, Il. Survived by his wife; three daughters: Lois Lutkehus of Arenzville, Judy Behymer of Ft. Hood, Tex., and Vicky Hutchings of Paris, ex.; four sons: Larry Efaw, Terry Efaw and Danny Efaw, all of Texas, and Gary Efaw of Carrier Mills; eight grandchildren; two sisters: Ethel Gobel of White Hall and Lucille Bailey of Jacksonville; and a brother: Riley Efaw of Beardstown. Preceded by two infant daughters, two sisters and three brothers.
EGAN, Marie (Langdon); b: 14Jan1903, Murrayville, Il.; d: 17Apr1978, Lacrosse, Wisc.; bu: Calvary Cemetery, Madison, Wisc.;: William Egan (date and place not stated); fa: John Langdon; mo: Bridget Lonergan. Husband preceded in death in September, 1977. A former resident of Jacksonville, Il. Survived by a son: Patrick Egan of Winona, Minn.; two grandchildren; two brothers and a sister: Alma, Ilene and Paul Langdon, all of Jacksonville.
EGBERT, Bettie B. (Ward); b: 4Sep1891, Bainbridge, Schuyler Co., Il.; d: 10Aug1988, Beardstown, Il.; bu: Persinger Cemetery, south of Rushville, Il.; m: Emil Egbert on 9Nov1910 in Mt. Sterling, Il.; fa: James A. Ward; mo: Estella Persinger. Husband preceded in death 4Nov1972. A former resident of Frederick, Il. Survived by a son: Donald of Frederick; four grand and nine g-grandchildren; a brother: J. Dale Ward of Ripley; and a sister: Irene Scott of Astoria. Preceded by a son: Glenn; and a brother.
EGBERT, Glenn W.; b: 18Jun1913, Schuyler Co., Il.; d: 28May1983, Beardstown, Il.; bu: Rushville, Il.; m: Dorothy Logan on 20Apr1935 in Schuyler Co., Il.; fa: Emil Egbert; mo: Bettie Ward. A resident of Mt. Sterling, Il. Survived by his wife; two children: Mrs. Robert (Jane) Wort of rural Mt. Sterling and Gary Egbert of Byron, Minn.; a brother: Donald of Frederick; five grandchildren; and his mother of Beardstown.
EGBERT, Raymond H.; b: 11Dec1913, Schuyler Co., Il.; d: 21May1988, Rushville, Il.; bu: Browning, Il.; m: Hermenia Bollinger on 12Jul1936 in Rushville, Il.; fa: Frank G. Egbert; mo: Minnie C. Utter. A resident of Browning, Il. Survived by his wife; one daughter: Mrs. Sandra (Dianne) Stower of Galesburg; one son: Larry of Browning; three grandchildren; one g-grandchild; one brother: George of Holiday Island, Ark.; one sister: Mrs. John (Mary) Stone of Browning.
EGGENBERG. Vernon "Brad"; b: 17Oct1918, Berger, Mo.; d: 17Nov1987, Springfield, Il.; bu: Oak Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Il.; m: Marguerite Miskimen on 30Jun1966 in Kansas City, Kansas; fa: William F. Eggenberg; mo: Kathy Bell Gardner. A resident of Palmyra, Il. WWII vet. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Candace Hettick of Palmyra; a step-daughter: Linda Harris of Kansas City, Mo.; a grandson and a step-grandson; two sisters: Bernice Holcomb of Prairie Village, Kans., and Gertrude Tackett of St. Louis, Mo.; and two brothers: William of Lakeville Minn., and Forest of Hopkins, Minn.
EGGENBERGER, Dorothea (Rittenhouse); b: 13Jul1902, Livingston Co., Il.; d: 1Apr1989, Pontiac, Il.; bu: Memorial Park Cemetery, rural Pontiac, Il.; m: Clarence Eggenberger on 8May1924 in Pontiac, Il.; fa: Edward Rittenhouse; mo: Maymie Griswold. A former resident of Jacksonville, Il. Survived by two sisters: Flora Binna of Bailey, Colo., and Marjorie Sillin of Atlanta, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by six brothers and a sister.
EGGERS, Dorothy (Leinberger); b: 10Aug1929 (place not stated); d: 20Sep1983, Watertown, Wisc.; bu: Watertown, Wisc.; m: David Eggers (date and place not stated); fa: Ernest Leinberger; mo: Mae (surname not stated). Survived by her husband; three sons: Mark and Paul of Colorado, and John of Texas; one daughter: Marsha Stharsky of Oregon state; one sister: Verna Mae Clark of Wisconsin; and one brother: Erland Leinberger of Virginia, Il.
EGGELSTON, Fred S.; b: 20Oct1896, Olyphant, Pa.; d: 31Jul1981, St. Louis, Mo.; bu: Waverly, Il.; m: Helen Roberts (date and place not stated); fa: Robert Eggleston; mo: Barbara Rigby. A resident of Waverly. WWI vet. Survived by his wife; and two sisters: Mrs. Barbara Shuttleworth of Pasadena, Calif., and Ethel Reed of Indianapolis, Indiana.
EGGELSTON, Helen (Roberts); b: 2Jul1894, Waverly, Il.; d: 5May1982, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Waverly, Il.; m: Fred Eggelston (date and place not stated); fa: Doug Roberts; mo: Laura Howard. A resident of Waverly. Survived by a cousin: Howard DeMere of St. Louis, Mo.
EHLERS, Albert H.; b: 25Jul1916, Campbell Hill, Il.; d: 2Sep1982, Marion, Il.; bu: Marion, Il.; m: Helen Seymour on 8Feb1941 in Benton, Mo.; fa: Henry J. Ehlers; mo: Mary Larimore. WWII Army Air Corp vet. Survived by his wife; his mother of Red Bud; three brothers: Robert Ehlers of O'Fallon, Homer Ehlers and Paul Ehlers, both of Red Bud; and two sisters: Mrs. Louie (Adele) Volkmann of Campbell Hill and Mrs. Omer (Pauline) Gerberding of Steeleville.
EHLERT, Alma G. (Simpson); b: 27Oct1902, Adrian, Mo.; d: 30Apr1983, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Floyd Ehlert on 14Jun1927 (place not stated); fa: James I. Simpson; ;mo: Myrtle Fansler. Husband preceded in death in 1972. Survived by a sister: Ellen McIntire of California; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by a brother and a sister.
EHLERT, Bertha L. Middendorf (Thies); b: 24Aug1909, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 22Aug1991, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: 1) Arthur Middendorf on 30Mar1932; and 2) Hugo Ehlert on 8Feb1970 (places not stated); fa: Charles Thies; mo: Matilda Moeller. 1st husband preceded in death 15Jul1965; 2nd on 31Mar1980. Survived by one son: James Middendorf of Jacksonville; one daughter: Mrs. James R. (Roberta) McKee of Washington, Ind.; two step-sons: Carl Ehlert of Roodhouse and Harold Ehlert of Keokuk, Iowa; two step-daughters: Mrs. William (Berneda) Grisham of Sherman, Tex., and Mrs. Dean (Ruth) Bartlett of Prophetstown; 14 grand and 9 g-grandchildren; two brothers: Paul Thies and Ernest Thies, both of Jacksonville; and one sister: Aileen Vatthauer of Grand Rapids, Minn.
EHLERT, Frances I. (Ranson); b: 14Jan1909, Lynnville, Il.; d: 11Dec1988, Arlington Heights, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Darrell E. Ehlert on 4May1929 (place not stated); fa: E. A. Ranson; mo: Edith M. Gordon. Husband preceded in death 14Jun1961. A former resident of Jacksonville, Il. Survived by four sons: Richard of Longwood, Fla., Darrell of Lincolnshire, David of South Bend, Ind., and Carl of Point Pleasant, N.J.; a daughter: Mrs. Al (Cheryl) Gates of Carol Stream; 12 grand and four g-grandchildren; three brothers: Denby A. Ranson of Lynnville, W. G. "Bill" RAnson of Jacksonville and Donald E. Ranson of Franklin; four sisters: Mrs. Dorothy Stout and Mrs. Mildred Chapman, both of Jacksonville, Mrs. Helen Hicks of Lewistown and Mrs. Betty LaForce of Sterling, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by a daughter: Donna Jean; a brother: Gail; and a sister: Edith.
EHLERT, Frieda (Liere); b: 22Nov1900, Scott Co., Il.;d: 9Apr1982, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, east of Bluffs, Il.; m: Arthur E. Ehlert (date and place not stated); fa: Henry Liere; mo: Caroline Heitbrink. Husband preceded in death 30Sep1967. A resident of rural Meredosia, Il. Survived by a son: Eldred of Meredosia; a grandson: Doug Seckman of Meredosia; a granddaughter: Mrs. Tammy Newman of LaGrange, Tex.; and a sister: Alvina Liere of Meredosia. Preceded by a brother.
EHLERT, Heather "Noelle"; b: 13Sep1988, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 21Sep1994, Chapin, Il.; fa: Frank D. Ehlert; mo: Dora Stanberry. Survived by her parents; a brother: Adam; and a sister: Erica, both at home; maternal grandparents: Bill and Betty Stanberry of Murrayville; paternal grandmother: Virginia Ehlert of Winchester; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded by her paternal grandfather: Herbert Ehlert.
EHLERT, Helen Louise (Henry); b: 28Oct1915, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 22Sep1978, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Carl Ehlert on 11Feb1958 (place not stated); fa: John Henry; mo: (not stated). Survived by her husband; and a brother: Ralph Henry of Girard.
EHLERT, Herbert; b: 29Jan1931, Scott Co., Il.; d: 14Jul1982, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: (not stated); m: Virginia Evans (date and place not stated); fa: Barnhart Ehlert; mo: Emma Doepel. A resident of rural Winchester, Il. Survived by his wife; two sons: Frank of Chapin and George of rural Winchester; one daughter: Lisa Ehlert of rural Winchester; one daughter: Lisa Ehlert of rural Winchester; three grandchildren; three brothers: Irwin Ehlert of Barry, Eddie Ehlert of Pleasant Hill and Ron Ehlert of rural Pittsfield; and one sister: Mrs. Danny (Linda) Parker of Bluffs.
EHLERT, Ida (Cruse); b: 26Sep1881, Carrollton, Il.; d: 8May1976, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: John Ehlert in February, 1904 (place not stated); fa: Phillip Cruse; mo: Alice Miller. Husband preceded in death in September, 1943. Survived by a son: Carl of Jacksonville; four daughters: Mrs. Henry (Beatrice) Kuhlman of Beardstown, Mrs. Jack (Helen) Ryan of Lynchburg, Va., Mrs. George (Esther) Lilja of Rockford, and Mrs. Hamilton (Eleanor) Mahoney of Jacksonville; a sister: Stella Swartz of St. Louis; and 16 grandchildren. Preceded by a son, a daughter and a sister.
EHLERT, Linda Lee (Miles); b: 11May1945, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 7Apr1977, Springfield, Il.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: Walter Miles; mo: Maud Trimier. Survived by her parents of Jacksonville; a son: Larry of Jacksonville; and maternal grandmother: Mrs. Ethel Sexton of Jacksonville.
EHLERT, Martha M. "Marty" (Fleming); b: 8Sep1924, Fairfield, Pa.; d: 18Mar1995, Springfield, Il.; bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, Il.; m: Gene Ehlert on 3Dec1968 in Lombard, Il.; fa: Francis Fleming; mo: Rosie Hull. A resident of Virginia, Il. Survived by her husband; one daughter: Mrs. Paul (Glenda) Boyd of Morton; five sons: Gary Sanders of Prophetstown, Cecil McGarvey of Miami, Fla., Don McGarvey of Robinson, Larry McGarvey of Northlake and Jim McGarvey of Virginia; 10 grandchildren; three brothers: Robert Fleming of Fairfield, Pa., Wilbert Fleming of Fairfield, Pa., and Theodore Fleming of Niles; two sisters: Esta Sanders of California and Catherine Meyers of Gettysburg, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by two brothers: Luther and Walter Fleming; and one sister: Hilda Lightner.
EHLERT, William Fredrick; b: 17Oct1908, Oklahoma; d: 18Nov1994, Winchester, Il.; bu: Hillcrest Cemetery; m: Mabel J. Albers on 17Oct1935 in Neeleyville, Il.; fa: Carl Ehlert; mo: Katherine Krieg. Survived by his wife; one daughter: Mrs. James R. (Mary Jane) Coultas of rural Winchester; one son: Paul W. Ehlert of Broken Arrow, Okla.; four grand and three g-grandchildren; and one brother: Oscar Ehlert of Winchester.
EHNIE, William S.; b: 23Aug1899, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 17Aug1984, Denver, Colo.; bu: Mount Olive; m: Monica M. Popejoy on 18Oct1921 in Jacksonville, Il.; fa & mo: (not stated). Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mary E. Green of Aurora, Colo., and Sister Monica Marie Ehnie of Colorado Springs, Colo.; four grand and 11 g-grandchildren; and a brother: John N. Ehnie of Wheat Ridge, Colo.
EHRGOTT, Amelia Marie "Amy"; b: 4Jul1973, Pittsfield, Il.; d: 6Jul1978, Springfield, Il.; bu: Griggsville, Il.; fa: Rex Ehrgott; mo: Mary Ann Phillips. A resident of Meredosia; formerly of Griggsville. Survived by her parents; a brother: Matthew Edmond; and two sisters: Julie Ann and Jill Noel, all at home; maternal grandmother: Mildred Phillips; paternal grandmother: Frances Stevens; and g-grandmother: Nellie Phillips, all of Griggsville; and g-grandfather: Rhea Hanlin of Quincy.
EHRGOTT, Bess Lee (Wall); b: 31Oct1892, Union Co., Il.; d: 23Jul1994, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Adam Ehrgott on 3Dec1918 in Jacksonville, Il. fa: Fred Wall; mo: Alice Martin. Husband preceded in death in 1964. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Preceded by one brother: Barney F. Wall; and two sisters: Lela Maddox and Lola Craver.
EHRHARDT, Emma L. (Bussen); b: 17Jun1901, Martinsburg, Mo.; d: 16Aug1982, Rushville, Il.; bu: Rushville, Il.; m: Raymond Ehrhardt on 3May1927 in Moberly, Mo.; fa: Theodore Bussen; mo: Mary Patterson. Husband preceded in death 5Oct1969. Survived by four daughters: Mrs. Mary Jo Busen and Mrs. Cecilia Rang, both of Mt. Sterling, Sister Jean Patrick of Springfield, and Miss Regina Ehrhardt of Rushville; one son: Donald of Centralia; seven grand and two g-grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. Mary Mast of Moberly, Mo., and Mrs. Elvera Bussen of Detroit, Mich. Preceded by six brothers and two sisters.
EHRHEART, Jesse "Bob"; b: 28May1928, Missouri; d: 22Oct1984, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Time, Il.; fa; George Ehrheart; mo: Ida Strickland. Survived by one brother: George of Mt. Vernon, Ark.; one sister: Ida Johnson of Rock View, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.
EHRHEART, Warren J. "Slim"; b: 7Nov1909, Seventy-Six, Mo.; d: 17Jun1982, Springfield, Il.; bu: Time, Il.; m: Mildred E. Grable on 3Jan1941 in Bowling Green, Mo.; fa: George Washington Ehrheart; mo: Ida Mae Strickland. A resident of Time, Il. Survived by his wife; three sons: William J. of Channahon, George E. of Time and Douglas W., address unknown; three daughters: Mrs. Anita M. Dusenberry of Pittsafield, Mrs. Ina May Cowart of Houston, Tex., and Mrs. Rosellia R. Buck of White Hall; 15 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; one g-grandchildren; two brothers: George W. Ehrheart, Jr. of Vanduser, Mo., and Jesse Ehrheart of Time; and two sisters: Mrs. Minnie Mullinax of Gorham and Mrs. Ida Johnson of Rock View, Mo. Preceded by a son, a daughter, a sister and a brother.
EHRICH, Ruby (Oster); b: 18Feb1907, Palmyra, Mo.; d: 10Dec1982, Pekin, Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Julius R. Ehrich on 28Jun1933 in Jacksonville, Il.; fa: James Oster; mo: Viola McCubbin. Husband preceded in death 11Feb1977. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Linda Booker and Mrs. Diane Wagle; and one son: Robert R. Ehrich, all of Pekin; nine grandchildren; one brother: Roy Oster of Jacksonville. Preceded by two sons and one daughter.
EHRICH, Wilbur R.; b: 16Jun1897, Morgan Co., Il.; d: 30Aug1981, Rushville, Il.; bu: Union Cemetery, Pisgah, Il.; fa: Julius Ehrich; mo: Rebecca Dyer. Survived by one sister: Mrs. Florence Reeves of Jacksonville; two nieces: Mrs. Linda Booker and Mrs. Diane Wagle, both of Pekin; and two nephews: Lewis Ehrich of Jonesboro, Ga., and R. Ehrich of Pekin. Preceded by one brother.
EICHENAUER, Anna F. (Yeck); b: 8Jul1888, Cass Co., Il.; d: 10Dec1979, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Chandlerville, Il.; m: Albert B. Eichenauer (date and place not stated); fa: Louis Yeck; mo: Clara During. Husband preceded in death 23Feb1968. A resident of Chandlerville. Survived by one son: Ruel Eichenauer of Chandlerville; and one daughter: Helen E. Sampson of Jacksonville; four grandchildren: Margaret Ann Rowan of Taylor Ridge, Alberta Eichenauer of Oswego, James H. Sampson of Jacksonville and Charlene Ann Sampson of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by one sister.
EICHENAUER, Thelma (Vollmers); b: 15Aug1918, Chandlerville, Il.; d: 26Oct1985, Springfield, Il.; bu: Chandlerville, Il.; m: Ruel Eichenauer on 9Nov1941 in Chandlerville, Il.; fa: John Vollmers; mo: Margaret Weiber. A resident of Chandlerville. Survived by her husband; two daughters: Alberta Eichenauer of Oswego and Mrs. Ronald (Margaret) Rowan of Taylor Ridge; and a sister: Mrs. Ted (Mary) White of Evanston. Preceded by two brothers.
EIDE, Mary Helen Wise (Fitzsimmons); b: 26Aug1906, east of Woodson, Il.; d: 3Feb1990, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: 1) Orville Wise on 26Nov1929; and 2) Stanley Eide on 30Aug1969 (places not stated); fa: John W. Fitzsimmons; mo: Vie Blimling. 1st husband preceded in death 5Apr1961; 2nd on 16Dec1976. Survived by three nieces: Margaret Boudreau of Jacksonville, Mary Kurtenbach of California and Neta Kisner of Bloomington; two nephews: Bob Fitzsimmons of Jacksonville and Bob Robertson of Houston, Tex. Preceded by two brothers: Oran H. Fitzsimmons and Ball Fitzsimmons; and a sister: Elizabeth Robertson.
EIFERT, Arthur E.; b: 6Aug1906, Schuyler Co., Il.; d: 5Apr1990, Rushville, Il.; bu: Rushville, Il.; m: Margaret Little on 17Apr1930 in Beardstown, Il.; fa: Harvey Eifert; mo: Daisy P. Phillips. Survived by his wife; one son: Raymond of Rushville; three daughters: Mrs. Marvin (Catherine) Downs and Mrs. Richard (Theresa) Pomering, both of Rockford, and Mrs. Gene (Shirley) Kennedy of Elmwood; 15 grand and 12 g-grandchildren. Preceded by one brother and two grandchildren.
EIFERT, Carl Franklin; b: 24Oct1881, Schuyler Co., Il.; d: 12Oct1976, Camp Point, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Camden, Il.; m: Elizabeth Ward (date and place not stated); fa: George Eifert; mo: Sarah Hale. Wife preceded in death in 1919. A resident of Mt. Sterling, Il. Survived by a daughter: Marjorie of California; and a nephew: George Eifert of Mt. Sterling. Preceded by a brother.
EIFERT, Faye (Edmonston); b: 3Mar1891, Schuyler Co., Il.; d: 10Aug1989, Rushville, Il.; bu: Rushville, Il.; m: William Eifert on 10Sep1913 in Carthage, Il.; fa: Enoch Edmonston; mo: Nancy Ater. Husband preceded in death 1Apr1950. Survived by a son: Nelson of rural Rushville; seven grand and nine g-grandchildren. Preceded by two sons, two brothers and two sisters.
EIFERT, George W.; b: 4Oct1928, Bushnell, Il.; d: 11Apr1994, Springfield, Il.; bu: Family Lot, Huntsville, Il.; m: Monica Newton on 12Sep1948 in Brown Co., Il.; fa: Roy Warren Eifert; mo: Iva Blanch Anderson. A resident of Mt. Sterling, Il. Survived by his wife; two sons: Marc Eifert of Plymouth and Stan Eifert of Mt. Sterling; one daughter: Connie Leezer of Galesburg; his mother-in-law: Mabel Newton of Mt. Sterling; one grandson; three granddaughters; and several cousins.
EIGHINGER, C. Earnest; b: 15Aug1915, Odessa, Mo.; d: 7Feb1991, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Rita Dorothy Riel on 6Aug1949 in Milwaukee, Wisc.; fa: Charles Ray Eighinger; mo: Cammie Florence Wood. Wife preceded in death 27Apr1985. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Steve (Linda Rae) Matthews of Jacksonville; two grandchildren: Colby Ryan and Marni Nichole Matthews, both of Jacksonville; three sisters: Hazel Sturgess of Independence, Mo., Florence Mueller of Atherton, Mo. and Maxine Harden of St. Joseph, Mo. Preceded by one brother and one sister.
EIGHINGER, Rita Dorothy (Riel); b: 21Nov1925, Iron Mountain, Michigan; d: 27Apr1985, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: C. Ernest Eighinger on 6Aug1949 in Milwaukee, Wisc.; fa: Raol Zoel Riel; mo: Loretta Dumas. Survived by her husband; a daughter: Mrs. James Stephen (Linda Rae) Matthews of Jacksonville; three sisters: Mrs. Orville J. (Marcella) Wright of Iron Mountain, Mich., Mrs. Donald G. (Carole) Siebert of Richfield, Wisc., and Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Collins of Chicago Heights; and a brother: James Riel of Menomonee Falls, Wisc. Preceded by a brother: Lionel.
EILERING, Shirley Jean (Daniel); b: 1Jan1927, Tallula, Il.; d: 26Feb1995, Springfield, Il.; bu: Calvary Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Norbert G. Eilering on 8Feb1947 in Jacksonville, Il.; fa: Guy Daniel; mo: Eva Sheedy. A resident of Jacksonville. Survived by her husband; two sons: John (wife, Carolyn) Eilering and Joe (wife, Linda) Eilering, both of Jacksonville; four daughters: Mrs. David (Debbie) Johnson of Springfield, Mrs. Gary (Diane) Schone of Chapin, Mrs. Mark (Gail) Petras of LaGrange and Barbara Eilering of Jacksonville; and 11 grandchildren.
EILERS, Dianna Kay (Rich); b: 20Aug1959, Havana, Il.; d: 18Nov1992, Springfield, Il.; bu: Bethel Cemetery, Mason Co., Il.; d: Philip Eilers (date and place not stated); fa: Ned Rich, Jr.; mo: Evelyn Cox. A resident of Chandlerville, Il. Survived by two daughters: Sarah and Cassie Eilers, both of Chandlerville; her father of Beardstown; her mother of Sebring, Fla.; maternal grandfather: Javan Cox of Havana; three brothers: Danny, Darrell and Dennis Rich all of Chandlerville; and one sister: Debbie Lane of Chandlerville.
EILERS, Fred; b: 23Jun1908, Newmansville, Cass Co., Il.; d: 23Jan1978, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Versailles, Il.; m: Helen Grover on 5Apr1932 (place not stated); fa: John Eilers; mo: Lena Stuhmer. Wife preceded in death in 1970. A resident of Versailles. WWII vet. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Preceded by two children, three brthrs and two sisters.
EILERS, Glenn Irving; b: 27Aug1911, Petersburg, Il.; d: 10Sep1978, Chandlerville, Il.; bu: Rose Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, Il.; m: Hester Childton on 25Mar1940 in Palmyra, Mo.; fa: Henry Eilers; mo: Elizabeth Taapen. Survived by his wife; three children: Mrs. Mary Ann Eddings, Gene and Harold Eilers, all of Chandlerville; and six grandchildren. Preceded by a daughter and two brothers.
EILERS, Letha J.; b: 5Feb1898, Chapin, Il.; d: 30Nov1994, Springfield, Il.; bu: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Il.; fa: John H. Eilers; mo: Elizabeth Perbix. A resident of Springfield, formerly of Chapin, Il. Survived by one sister: Dorothy Beeskow of Holt, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by her parents and two sisters.
EILERS, Mattie; b: 13Dec1889, Petersburg, Il.; d: 3Jan1981, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Berlin, Il.; fa: Adam Eilers; mo: Anna Margareta Ritterbush. A resident of New Berlin, Il. Survived by a sister: Mrs. William Reiser of Waverly; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by six brothers: Albert, Garrett, Roy, Frank, Harvey and John Eilers.
EILERS, Meta D.; b: 6Jul1906, Chapin, Il.; d: 23Mar1989, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Il.; fa: John H. Eilers; mo: Elizabeth Perbix. A resident of Chapin, Il. Survived by two sisters: Letha Eilers of Chapin and Dorothy Beeskow of Lansing, Mich.
EILERS, Rachel Irene (Smith); b: 25Aug1900, Bath, Il.; d: 20Oct1982, Chandlerville, Il.; bu: Chandlerville, Il.; m: Martin Eilers on 28Jan1920 in Virginia, Il.; fa: Charles Smith; mo: Rachel Phelps. Husband preceded in death. Survived by two sons: Elvin Eilers of Washington, Il., and Hubert D. Eilers of Delavan; a daughter: Mrs. Donald (Mildred I.) Fielden of Chandlerville; 10 grand and eight g-grandchildren.
EILERS, Rita A. (Richard); b: 13Jun1942, Chandlerville, Il.; d: 29Feb1992, Springfield, Il.; bu: Chandlerville, Il.; m: Harold L. Eilers on 16Jan1965 in Ashland, Il.; fa: Howard Richard; mo: Thelma Kirchner. A resident of rural Chandlerville, Il. Survived by her husband; three sons: Brian, Richard A., and Michael A. Eilers, all of Chandlerville; three sisters: Helen Shoemaker, Faye Richard and Ada Johnson, all of Chandlerville; eight brothers: Henry, Ernest, Jack, Howard, Russell and Roland Richard, all of Chandlerville, Albert Richard of San Francisco and Danny Richard of Mequon. Preceded by one brother: William; and one sister: Essie.
EINHAUS, Mary E.; b: 21Sep1889, Quincy, Il.; d: 24Jan1984, Godfrey, Il.; bu: Calvary Cemetery, Quincy, Il.; fa: Enoch Einhaus; mo: Emma Prant. A former resident of Jacksonville, Il. Survived by a nephew: John Haxel of Godfrey; and a niece: Margaret Smalley Lutz of Louisville, Ky. Preceded by three sisters: Theresa Einhaus, Bertha Haxel and Eva Smalley.
EITEL, Ruth (Platt); b: 9Dec1899, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 20Nov1987, Salina, Kans.; bu: (not stated); m: Walter Eitel (date and place not stated); fa: Harry Platt; mo: Lona Howard. Husband preceded in death. Survived by two sons: two daughters: 12 grand and 12 g-grandchildren. [Her first cousin, Gladys Howard of Springfield, formerly of Jacksonville, is apparently the only relative living in this area.]
EKSTROM, Elsie Marie (Ashley); b: 8Jan1905, Peroia, Il.; d: 4Jun1992, White Hall, Il.; bu: Pine Tree Cemetery, Patterson, Il.; m: Fred Ekstrom on 9Jul1942 in St. Charles, Mo.; fa: Emmett Ashley; mo: Anna Hammett. Survived by her husband; and one sister: Vivian Pranger of White Hall. Preceded by three sisters: Coletta Tanner, Harriett Ashley and Beatrice Thompson.
EKSTROM, Fred M.; b: 4Mar1898, Galesburg, Il.; d: 30May1994, White Hall, Il.; bu: Pine Tree Cemetery, Patterson, Il.; m: Elsie Marie Ashley on 9Jul1942 in St. Charles, Mo.; fa: Enoch Ekstrom; mo: Anna Elizabeth Swan. Wife preceded in death 4Jun1992. Survived by three sisters: Violet Page and Rose Carlson, both of Galesburg, and Doris Ekstrom of Flora. Preceded by one brother: Carl Ekstrom; and one sister: Lily Wilscam.
ELAM, Eunice (Barnett); b: 6Apr1916, Illinois; d: 11Sep1991, Springfield, Il.; bu: Beardstown, Il.; m: Gailard Elam on 19Jun1937 (place not stated); fa: Barney Barnett; mo: Clara Wabel. Husband preceded in death 4Apr1971. A resident of Beardstown, Il. Survived by one son: Robert Elam of Beardstown; two daughters: Sharon Mitchell of Chicago and Barbara Rosendale of Anchorage, Alaska; seven grand and two g-grandchildren; one brother: Jack Barnett of Springfield; and three sisters: Bernice McHaley of Springfield, Rita Kupper of Peoria and Opal Bennett of Beardstown. Preceded by one brother.
ELAM, Pauline (Helm); b: 15Jul1902, Roodhouse, Il.; d: 6Dec1982, White Hall, Il.; bu: White Hall, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: William Helm; mo: Addie Brickey. A resident of Wood River, Il. Survived by three brothers: Frank Helm of White Hall, Paul Helm of Edwardsville, and William Helm of Springfield. Preceded by one sister and one brother.
ELBRECHT, Mark W.; b: 11Feb1946, Cincinnati, Ohio; d: 10Sep1993, Rushville, Il.; bu: (not stated); m: (not stated); fa: Donald W. Elbrecht; mo: Marion Littoe. Survived by his parents of Cincinnati, Ohio; one son: Aaron of Beardstown; one daughter: Dawn of Manassas, Va.; one granddaughter; two sisters: Abbey Frantz and Rebecca Patrick-VanHart, both of Cincinnati.
ELBUS, Anna L. (Koch); b: 10Jan1901, Mt. Sterling, Il.; d: 9Feb1988, Beardstown, Il.; bu: Catholic Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, Il.; m: Fred A. Elbus on 12Apr1921 in Mt. Sterling, Il.; fa: Joseph Koch; mo: Ella Bordenkircher. Husband preceded in death 22Apr1974. A resident of Mt. Sterling, Il. Survived by seven children; Mrs. James (Marietta) Howell of Mt. Sterling, Mrs. Maxine E. Smith of Springfield, Fred J. Elbus of Mt. Sterling, Mrs. Richard (Joan) Fogle of Leander, Tex., Mrs. Jack (Pat) Link of Springfield, John R. Elbus of Quincy and Mrs. Wayne (Susan) Howe of Quincy; three sisters: Mrs. Mary Ebbing, Mrs. Loretta O'Connell and Mrs. Helena Hamilton, all of Mt. Sterling; 36 grand, five step-grand, 31 g-grand and 11 step-g-grandchildren. Preceded by two brothers, two sisters, one grandchild and two sons-in-law.
ELBUS, Bertha M. (Koch); b: 14Sep1895, Brown Co., Il.; d: 6May1982, Mt. Sterling, Il.; bu: Catholic Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, Il.; m: Joseph W. Elbus on 20Feb1917 (place not stated); fa: Joseph Koch; mo: Ella Bordenkircher. Husband preceded in death 7Sep1950. A resident of Mt. Sterling, Il. Survived by a son: Leon J. Elbus; and a daughter: Mrs. Edward L. (Lucille) Wagner, both of Mt. Sterling; a brother: John Koch of Quincy; four sisters: Mrs. Mary Ebbing, Mrs. Anna Elbus, Mrs. Loretta O'Connell and Mrs. Leo (Helena) Hamilton, all of Mt. Sterling; eight grand and six g-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a daughter, a son, a brother, a sister and a granddaughter.
ELBUS, Clara (Ebbing); b: 12Feb1891, Brown Co., Il.; d: 23Jun1988, Mt. Sterling, Il.; bu: Catholic Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, Il.; m: Henry J. Elbus on 1Feb1910 (place not stated); fa: Herman Ebbing; mo: Anna Miller. Husband preceded in death 18Jul1967. Survived by four grandchildren: Mrs. Victor (Mary) Kassing of Mt. Sterling, Mrs. Gene (Monica) Bailey of Springfield, Maurice Yakle of Washington, Il., and Jerry Yakle of Elgin; 17 g-grand and three g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by two daughters; a brother; a sister; two grandchildren; and three g-grandchildren.
ELBUS, Cyril A.; b: 3Dec1918, Brown Co., Il.; d: 26Jun1988, Quincy, Il.; bu: Catholic Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, Il.; m: Marian Frisse on 12Feb1949 in Highland, Il.; fa: Bernard Elbus; mo: Margaret (surname not stated). A resident of rural Mt. Sterling, Il. Survived by his wife; two sons: Carl of Fowler and Mark of Kewanee; and three grandchildren. Preceded by his parents and one sister.
ELBUS, Frederick Joseph; b:18Jan1929, Mt. Sterling, Il.; d: 8Feb1992, Mt. Sterling, Il.; bu: Hersman Cemetery, near Mt. Sterling, Il.; m: 1) Betty Mauck on 18Aug1951; and 2) Phyllis J. Vance McNeff on 6Oct1971 (places not stated); fa: Frederick Andrew Elbus; mo: Anna L. Koch. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Joyce Elbus Harvey of Cypress, Calif., and Michele J. Elbus Behymer of Mt. Sterling; one son: Gregory E. Elbus of Houston, Tex.; one step-daughter: Vicki McNeff Dewitt of Mt. Sterling; one step-son: Davis McNeff of Mt. Sterling; seven grand and seven step-grandchildren; five sisters: Mrs. Jim (Mary) Howell of Mt. Sterling, Maxine Smith and Mrs. Jack (Pat) Link, both of Springfield, Mrs. Dick (Joan) Fogle of Leander, Tex., and Mrs. Wayne (Susan) Howe of Quincy; and one brother: John (wife, Norma) Elbus of Quincy.
ELBUS, Kathryn (Ebbing); b: 6Aug1888, Brown Co., Il.; d: 22Dec1978, Mt. Sterling, Il.; bu: Catholic Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, Il.; m: Frank Elbus on 1Feb1910 at Mt. Sterling, Il.; fa: Herman Ebbing; mo: Anna Miller. Husband preceded in death 10Jul1955. Survived by one son: Cletus of Quincy; two daughters: Mrs. Helen Cook and Mrs. Richard (Marjorie) Salrin, both of Mt. Sterling; nine grand and nine g-grandchildren. Preceded by one brother.
ELDER, Edna Pearl (Rust); b: 21Apr1915, Arkansas; d: 10Jul1978, St. Louis, Mo.; bu: (not stated); m: Francis A. Elder (date and place not stated); fa: Richard Rust; mo: (not stated). Husband preceded in death in August, 1977. A resident of Eureka, Mo. Survived by two daughters: Peggy Joan Chrisman of Villa Ridge, Mo. and Delores Jean Huskey of Anaheim, Calif.; two step-children: Barbara Geile of Perryville, Mo. and Richard A. Elder of Fenton, Mo.; 15 grand and two g-grandchildren.
ELDRED, Brace Fayne; b: 28May1993, Temple, Tex.; d: 28May1993, Temple, Tex.; bu: White Hall, Il.; fa: Lance Eldred; mo: Dawn (surname not stated). A resident of Killeen, Tex. Survived by her parents and her twin sister: Darien of Killeen, Tex.; maternal grandparents: Vance and Joyce Keehart of White Hall; paternal grandparents: Lloyd and Lynnette Eldred of Jacksonville; maternal g-grandparents: Donald Young of White Hall and Stephen Keehart of Marshall, Mo.; paternal g-grandparents: Ward and Mabel Eldred and Basil and Colleen Sanders of White Hall; and g-g-grandmother: Blanche Sanders of White Hall.
ELDRED, Chauncey; b: 16May1887, Eldred, Il.; d: 20Dec1976, White Hall, Il.; bu: White Hall, Il.; m: Angie Tribble (date and place not stated); fa: Ward E. Eldred; mo: Ella Robley. Wife preceded in death in 1952. A resident of White Hall, Il.; formerly farmed in the Haypress area. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Stanley (Evelyn) Jouett of Alton ad Mrs. Merle (Marjorie) Oettle. Preceded by a son and one brother.
ELDRED, Walter; b: 30Jan1921, Carrollton, IL.; d: 13Jan1986, Carrollton, Il.; bu: Carrollton, Il.; m: Helen Woods on 14Feb1943 in Bronx, N.Y.; fa: Benjamin Eldred; mo: Ethel Sanderson. WWII vet. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Kenneth (Janet) Schmelzle of Payson and Mrs. Timothy (Mary) Hanselman of Springfield; a son: Jim Eldred of Farmington, Minn.; and three granddaughters.'
ELDRIDGE, Bertha (Branon); b: 12Nov1890, near Waverly, Il.; d: 22Apr1979, Jacksonville, Il.; bu; Waverly, Il.; m: Cleve Eldridge in 1907 (place not stated); fa: James W. Branon; mo: Susan White. Husband preceded in death in 1956. A resident of Waverly, Il. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Harold (Hazel) Miner and Mrs. Albert (Louise) Williams, both of Waverly; three sons: Alfred of Palmyra, Walter of Waverly and Wayne of Atwater; a sister: Mrs. Ollie Rouland of Waverly; 18 grand and 13 g-grandchildren.
ELDRIDGE, Charles R.; b: 17Jul1908, Woodson, Il.; d: 27Nov1989, Jefferson City, Mo.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; fa: William P. Eldridge; mo: Cynthia Bell Gower. A resident of Gravois Mills, Mo.; formerly of Jacksonville, Il. Survived by a brother: the Rev. Donald G. Eldridge of Laurie, Mo. Preceded by three brothers and two sisters.
ELDRIDGE, Charles Elmer; bu: 20Apr1903, Morgan Co., Il.; d: 5Mar1988, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Waverly, Il.; m: Emily Leeds on 31Jan1931 in Carrollton, Il.; fa: Charles Eldridge; mo: Lucinda White. Survived by his wife; a son: David Milton Eldridge of Jacksonville; a daughter: Mrs. Tom (Dorothy) Weir of Aurora; and three grandchildren. Preceded by a daughter: Mary Kathryn in 1934 and nine brothers and sisters.
ELDRIDGE, Dorothea Inez Smith (Drummond); b: 28Oct1920, Scott Co., Il.; d: 16Mar1996, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Waverly, Il.; m: 1) Claude D. Smith on 4Nov1939 in Missouri; and 2) Maurice Eldridge on 18Feb1990 (place not stated); fa: William Henry Drummond; mo: Lyla Mae Gauges. 1st husband preceded in death 28Jul1986; 2nd on 10Aug1990. A resident of Waverly. Survived by one son: Gary Dale Smith of Columbia, Mo.; one daughter: Karen (husband, Lee) Beal of Cornland; seven step-children; one brother: William Drummond of Cheyenne, Wyo.; three sisters: Evelyn Branson of Cucamonga, Calif., Lula Ingram of Alsey and Wilma Dean Kelly of Roodhouse; 15 grand, 50 g-grand and three g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by one son: Stephan Claude Smith; and one brother: George Drummond.
ELDRIDGE, Earl; b: 1Jul1894, Waverly, Il.; d: 1Jul1894, Waverly, Il.; d: 31May1976, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 31May1976, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Waverly, Il.; m: Ruth Nickelson in 1915 (place not stated); fa: Charles Eldridge; mo: Lucinda White. A resident of Waverly, Il. Survived by his wife; the following children: Mrs. Iva Bucy of Murray, Ky., Howard of Buffalo, Ervin of Tucson, Arizona, and Don of Waverly; 13 grand and three g-grandchildren; and a brother: Charles Eldridge of Jacksonville, Il Preceded by three brothers and five sisters.
ELDRIDGE, Emily Olive (Leeds); b: 21May1907, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Waverly, Il.; m: Charley Elmer Eldridge on 31Jan1931 in Carrollton, Il.; fa: Milton Leeds; mo: Rebecca Ward. Husband preceded in death 5Mar1988. Survived by a son: David Eldridge of Jacksonville; a daughter: Dorothy Weir of Aurora; three grand and five g-grandchildren; a brother: Emerson Leeds of Jefferson City, Mo.; and four sisters: Opal June of Indianapolis, Ind., Ruby Leeds of Pittsfield, Grace Parkins of Alton and Flossie Davis of Quincy. Preceded by a daughter: Mary Kathryn in 1934; a brother: Emmett Leeds; and two sisters: Alma Leeds and Pearl Bosie.
ELDRIDGE, Harry Eugene; b: (date not stated), Jacksonville, Il.; d: 1Jul1988, Georgia; bu: Dale Memorial Park, Richmond, Va.; m: Helen Bullock (date and place not stated); fa: William Pickett Eldridge; mo: Cynthia Gower. Wife preceded in death. A resident of Port Charlotte, Fla. Survived by a daughter: Elizabeth Blackburn of Durham, N.C.; two brothers: Charles Eldridge of Jacksonville and Donald Eldridge of Laurie, Mo.; a sister: Violet Eldridge of Virden; four nieces; and three nephews.
ELDRIDGE, Lela Mae (Crum); b: 10Sep1925, Palmyra, Il.; d: 22Feb1991, Springfield, Il.; bu: Oak Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Il.; m: Alfred Eldridge in August, 1944 at St. Charles, Mo.; fa: Ocea Crum; mo: Calistia DeWitt. A resident of Palmyra, Il. Survived by her husband, one daughter, Dixie Eldridge and one brother Charles Crum. She was preceded by one son, Russell.
ELDRIDGE, Leta (Rogers); b: 16Jul1920, Macoupin Co., IL.; d: 19Oct1988, Springfield, Il.; bu: Pulliam Cemetery, Modesto, Il.; m: Maurice Eldridge on August 17, 1940; fa: William Earl Rogers; mo: Lura Hart. A resident of Waverly, Il. Survived by her husband, two sons: Roger of Princeton, Ind., and Rickie of Waverly; five daughters: Mrs. Claude (Judy) DeWitt of Hawesville, Ky., Mrs. Clarence (Sharon) Henry of Waverly, Mrs. Richard (Dolores) Stayton of Waverly, Mrs. Gene (Linda) Baker of Carrollton and Mrs. Robert (Bonnie) Stewart of Franklin; two sisters: Lois Sims of Modesto and Mrs. Robert Gates of Peoria; and 13 grandchildren.
ELDRIDGE, Murl; b: 9Jun1919, Waverly, Il.; d: 6Dec1982, Danville, Il. (Vets Admin Hospital); bu: Waverly, Il.; m: Lean Shannon in 1981 (place not stated); fa: Oren Eldridge; mo: Grace Austiff. Wife preceded in death in August, 1982. A former resident of Waverly, Il. Survived by a daughter: Janet Fahey of Norfolk, Va.; three sons: Lamar Eldridge of St. Charles, Iowa, Darryl Eldridge of San Diego, Calif.; and Scott Eldridge of Sacramento, Calif.; two sisters: Mrs. Ruby Connolly of Waverly and Alberta Connolly of Peoria; a brother: Maurice Eldridge of Waverly; four grandchildren.
ELDRIDGE, O. Maurice "Huck"; b: 24Jul1915, near Waverly, Il.; d: 10Aug1990, Springfield, Il.; bu: Pulliam Cemetery, north of Modesto, Il.; m: 1) Leta Rogers in 1940; and 2) Dorothy Smith in February, 1990 (places not stated); fa: Oren Eldridge; mo: Grace Austiff. 1st wife preceded in death in 1988. A resident of Waverly, Il. Survived by his wife; five daughters: Mrs. Claude (Judy) DeWitt of Hawesville, Ky., Mrs. Clarence (Sharon) Henry and Mrs. Richard (Delores) Stayton, both of Waverly, Mrs. Gene (Linda) Baker of Carrollton and Mrs. Robert (Bonnie) Stewart of Franklin; two sons: Roger Eldridge of Princeton, Ind., and Rick Eldridge of Waverly; one step-son: Gary Smith of Waverly; one step-daughter: Karen Beal of Cornland; 13 grand, 2 g-grand, 9 step-grand and 11 step-great-grandchildren; two sisters: Ruby Connolly of Waverly and Alberta Bailey of North Pekin.
ELDRIDGE, Raymond, Sr.; b: 29Jul1907, Indian Territory, Okla.; d: 28Nov1992, Decatur, Il.; bu: Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, Il.; m: Bernice Hopper in 1931 (place not stated); fa: Albert Eldridge; mo: Pearl Cottingham. A resident of Decatur; moving to Illinois from Oklahoma in 1939. Survived by his wife; two sons: Ray (wife, Una Mae) Eldridge, Jr. and Kay (wife, Eileen) Eldridge, both of Decatur; four grand and four g-grandchildren; two brothers: Jack Eldridge of Stratford, Okla., and Clarence Eldridge of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and a sister: Gertrude Eldridge of Stratford, Okla.
ELDRIDGE, Ruth (Nickelson); b: 30Nov1894, Curran, Il.; d: 30Jan1982, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: (not stated); m: Earl Eldridge in 1915 (date and place not stated); fa: George Nickelson; mo: Louise Massie. Husband preceded in death in 1976. A resident of Waverly, Il. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Iva Bucy of Murray, Ky.; three sons: Don of Waverly, Ervin of Tucson, Arizona, and Howard of Buffalo; 11 grand and five g-grandchildren.
ELDRIDGE, William E.; b: 25May1911, Woodson, Il.; d: 21Feb1988, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; fa: William P. Eldridge; mo: Cynthia Bell Gower. WWII Army vet. Survived by three brothers: Charles of Jacksonville, Donald E. of Laurie, Mo., and Harry E. of Port Charlotte, Fla.; one sister: Violet Bradford of Virden; one nephew: Myron Scott of Jacksonville; two sisters: Sharon Wellenreiter of Bluffs and Yvonne Robinson of Marion, Kansas. Preceded by one brother and one sister.
ELGIN, Vern Clifton; b: 4Mar1908, Schuyler Co., Il.; d: 31Jan1983, Mt. Sterling, Il.; bu: Schramm Cemetery, near Rushville, Il.; fa: Clifton Elgin; mo: Florence Dace.
ELIAS, Ruth (Levin); b: 16Jan1895, Little Rock, Ark.; d: 12Jan1978, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Pine Crest Cemetery, Little Rock, Ark.; m: Edward David Elias in 1917 at Little Rock, Ark.; fa: Barney Levin; mo: Rachel Heiman. Husband preceded in death in 1957. Survived by two sons: Charles H. of Little Rock, Ark., and Barney L. of Jacksonville; a sister: Helen L. Eichenbaum of Little Rock; eight grand and six g-grandchildren. Preceded by a brother.
ELKIN, Robert E.; b: 20Nov1924, Springfield, Il.; d: 6Feb1986, Macomb, Il.; bu: (cremated); m: Carmen Covey on 2Aug1953 in Jacksonville, Il.; fa: Herbert Elkin; mo: Alma Boggis. WWII vet. Survived by his wife; two sons: Herbert Elkin of North Stonington, Conn., and Edmund Elkin of San Diego, Calif.; a daughter: Mrs. Edward (Judith) Thelan of Peoria; one granddaughter; and two sisters: Dorothy Kohan of Naples, Fla., and Mary Bradshaw of Omaha, Neb.
ELKINS, Wirt Otis; b: 22Oct1912, Texas; d: 3May1981, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Beardstown, Il.; m: (not stated); fa & mo: (not stated - adoptive parents were Alex Schell and Effie, no surname listed). A resident of rural Literberry, Il. Survived by his adoptive mother: Effie Schell of Beardstown; three daughters: Patricia Guerrers of South Gate, Calif., and Esther May Elkins and Beverly Elkins, both of Literberry; five grandchildren; and a brother: Aubrey Elkins of Bellngham, Washington.
ELLEDGE, Arabelle (Dennis); b: 18Nov1895, Chambersburg, Il.; d: 27Aug1993, Homewood, Il.; bu: Hume Cemetery, Chambersburg, Il.; m: William Clement Elledge on 10Feb1923 in Quincy, Il.; fa: James Harvey Dennis, Jr.; mo: Minerva Parks. Husband preceded in death 1Aug1986. A former resident of Chambersburg. Survived by three daughters: Marguerite Poole of Homewood, Carolyn Lonergan of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Joseph (Mary) Baker of Taos, N.M. Preceded by three brothers: Clark, Lyle and James; and five sisters: Alma Poole, Sarah Read, Marion Dennis, Miriam Browning and Margaret Dormire.
ELLEDGE, Benjamin J.; b: 10Oct1897, near Valley City, Pike Co., Il.; d: 21Sep1992, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Griggsville, Il.; m: Lena Northup on 27Jul1941 in Mexico, Mo.; fa: David Lowry Elledge; mo: Eleanor Elizabeth Butler. Survived by his wife; one son: Keith Elledge of Pittsfield; three grand and three g-grandchildren. Preceded by one brother: Murray Elledge; and one sister: Helen King.
ELLEDGE, Billie Lee; b: 29Aug1939, Pike Co., Il.; d: 7Nov1995, Mt. Sterling, Il.; bu: Griggsville, Il.; m: Marilyn Sue Hess on 16Feb1963 in Mt. Sterling, Il.; fa: Tolbert Rex Elledge; mo: Goldia Mae Dryden. Army vet. Survived by his wife; his mother of Perry; two sons: Mark T. of San Antonio, Texas and Mitchell T. Elledge of Mt. Sterling; one daughter: Kimberlee S. Elledge of Arlington Hts.; two grandsons; two brothers: Tolbert R., Jr. and Donald B. Elledge, both of Perry; three sisters: Mrs. Richard (Jackie) Orr and Mrs. Donald (Dee) Lipcaman, both of Perry, and Mrs. Ronald (Janie) Stinebaker of Griggsville; one half-sister: Joy Goodall of Tulsa, Okla.; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by his father; and two brothers: Little Jack, in infancy, and Joe O. Elledge.
ELLEDGE, G. Wade; b: 7May1903, Chesterfield, Il.; d: 25Aug1988, Springfield, Il.; bu: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Il.; m: Hazel Ham in 1924 (place not stated); fa: Frank Elledge; mo: Frances Wade. Wife preceded in death in 1982. A former resident of Chambersburg, Il. Survived by two daughters: Barbara J. Stickel and Phyllis W. Power, both of Springfield; 14 grand and 19 g-grandchildren. Preceded by two brothers and a sister.
ELLEDGE, Grace (Cawthon); b: 12Aug1895, Valley City, Il.; d: 13Dec1989, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Griggsville, Il.; m: Murray Elledge on 2Apr1916 in Flint, Pike Co., Il.; fa: Albert Cawthon; mo: Cora Wells. Husband preceded in death 6Jan1979. Survived by a son: Murray, Jr. of Pittsfield; a daughter: Mrs. Leslie (Louise) Baker, Jr. of Pittsfield; four grand and nine g-grandchildren. Preceded by a son: Robert; a granddaughter: Sherri Elledge; and two sisters.
ELLEDGE, Hazel (Ham); b: 22Sep1899, Chambersburg, Il.; d: 17Mar1982, Springfield, Il.; bu: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Il.; m: Wade Elledge on 23May1924 in Mt. Sterling, Il.; fa: Enoch Ham; mo: Mary Elizabeth Durbin. Survived by her husband; two daughters: Mrs. Barbara Stickel and Mrs. Maurice (Phyllis) Powers; 15 grand and 12 g-grandchildren; a brother: Ed Ham; and a sister: Elizabeth McPhail. Preceded by two bothers and a sister; and two granddaughters.
ELLEDGE, Lacy Loraine; b: 11Aug1987, Columbia, Mo.; d: 10Sep1987, Columbia, Mo.; bu: Wilson Cemetery, Perry, Il.; fa: David Elledge; mo: Rhonda Hobson. Parents were residents of Coffeyville, Kansas; formerly of Pike Co., Il. Survived by her parents; one sister: Kristi Hodgson of Coffeyville, Kans.; one brother: Travis Hodgson of Coffeyville, Kans.; paternal grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. T. R. Elledge of Perry; maternal grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Loraine Hobson of Griggsville; and several aunts and uncles.
ELLEDGE, Lena C. (Richter); b: 16Feb1896, Calhoun Co., Il.; d: 26Jan1985, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Nebo, Il.; m: Floyd T. Elledge on 31Aug1912, Bowling Green, Mo.; fa: Casper Richter; mo: Anna Freesmeyer. Husband preceded in death 21Nov1972. A former resident of Nebo, Il. Survived by three sons: Orland Elledge and Garrold Elledge, both of Nebo, and Francis Elledge of Summerhill; three daughters: Mrs. Mildred Retzer, Mrs. Clova Oberjohn and Mrs. Wilma Sibley, all of Kampsville; 18 grand, 43 g-grand and four g-g-grandchildren.
ELLEDGE, Lena I. (Northup); b: 12Oct1912, Griggsville, Il.; d: 30Sep1995, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: City Cemetery, Griggsville, Il.; m: Benjamin L. Elledge on 29Jul1941 in Mexico, Mo.; fa: Ashley B. Northup; mo: Lillie J. Rader. Husband preceded in death 21Sep1992. A former resident of Griggsville, Il. Survived by one son: L. Keith (wife, Carole) Elledge of Pittsfield; three grand and six g-grandchildren. Preceded by two brothers; and 11 sisters.
ELLEDGE, Murray; b: 10Sep1893, Griggsville, Il.; d: 6Jan1979, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Griggsville, Il.; m: Grace Louisa Cawthon on 2Apr1916 in Flinn, Il.; d: David Lowry Elledge; mo: Eleanor Elizabeth Butler. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Leslie (Louise) Baker, Jr. of rural Pittsfield; a son: Murray Elledge, Jr. of rural Pittsfield; four grand and six g-grandchildren; and a brother: Bennie Elledge of Pittsfield.
ELLEDGE, Sheldon S.; b: 27Jul1962, Quincy, Il.; d: 19Apr1996, near Manchester, Il.; bu: Griggsville, Il.; fa: Joe O. Elledge; mo: Pamela Liehr. A resident of Roodhouse, Il. Air Force vet. Survived by his step-father and mother: Lloyd and Pam Dawson of Roodhouse; three sisters: Mrs. Gavin (Stacy) Washington of Sigonella, Sicily, Mrs. Michael (Shanda) Funk of Tacoma, Wash., and Shera Dawson of Roodhouse; one brother: Shawn (wife, Lisa) Elledge of Jacksonville; one half-brother: Shannon Reece of Jacksonville; his paternal grandmother: Goldia Elledge of Perry; his maternal grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Dale Liehr of Perry; his maternal g-grandfather: Dale McGlasson of Pittsfield; three nieces and two nephews. Preceded by his father; his paternal grandfather: Tolbert Elledge, Sr.; and his maternal great-grandfather: Calvin J. Liehr.
ELLEDGE, Tolbert R.; b: 16Jul1895, Chambersburg, Il.; d: 25Jul1976, Perry, Il.; bu: Griggsville, Il.; m: Goldie Dryden on 16Feb1929 in Stillwater, Okla.; fa: Leonard Boone Elledge; mo: Della Jane Brooks. A resident of Mt. Sterling; just recently of Perry. WWI vet. Survived by his wife; three daughters: Mrs. Richard (Jacqueline) Orr, Mrs. Donald (Delores) Lipcamon and Mrs. Ronald (Janice) Stinebaker, all of Perry; three sons: Tolbert R., Jr., and Donald, both of Perry, and Billie of Mt. Sterling; 26 grand and two g-grandchildren.
ELLEDGE, William C.; b: 26Jun1900, Chambersburg, Il.; d: 1Aug1986, Harvey, Il.; bu: Hume Cemetery, Chambersburg, Il.; m: Arabelle Dennis on 10Feb1923 in Quincy, Il.; fa: Frank Elledge; mo: Frances Wade. A resident of Meredosia, Il. WWI vet. Survived by his wife; three daughters: Mrs. Roger (Marguerite) Poole of Homewood, Mrs. Walter (Carolyn) Lonergan of Chesterfield, Mo., Mrs. Joseph (Mary) Baker of Ranchos De Taos, New Mexico; and one brother: Wade Elledge of Springfield; and 12 grandchildren.
ELLER, Mildred K. (Werries); b: 1Sep1988, Springfield, Il.; d: 1Sep1988, Springfield, Il.; bu: Lutheran Cemetery, New Berlin, Il.; m: William R. Eller on 8Jun1942 in Hollywood, Calif.; fa: William Werries; mo: Julia Osterholdt. A resident of New Berlink Il. Survived by her husband; two sons: Gary D. Eller of Valinda, Calif., and Lawrence E. Eller of Auburn; three daughters: Mrs. Robert (June) Stanton of Springfield, Mrs. Albert (Brenda) Miner of Jacksonville and Mrs. Dean (Glenda) Davis of Boody; nine grandchildren; one brother: William Werries of New Berlin; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by one son: Warren in 1944; and one sister: Mrs. Helen Peters.
ELLER, William R.; b: 28Mar1913, Carlinville, Il.; d: 22Aug1992, Rushville, Il.; bu: Lutheran Cemetery, New Berlin, Il.; m: Mildred Werries on 8Jun1942 in Hollywood, Calif.; fa: Jesse Eller; mo: Laura Buchanan. Wife preceded in death in 1988. A resident of New Berlin, Il. Survived by two sons: Gary of Valinda, Calif., and Lawrence of Auburn; three daughters: Mrs. Robert (June) Stanton of Springfield, Mrs. Albert (Brenda) Miner of Jacksonville and Mrs. Dean (Glenda) Davis of Boody; nine grandchildren; one sister: Elzie Wood of Mt. Vernon; one brother: Edward Merritt of Clear Water, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by one son: Warren; and one brother: Elsie Merritt.
ELLERMAN, Harold L.; b: 8Apr1909, Quincy, Il.; d: 2Jan1988, Jerseyville, Il.; bu: Oak Grove Cemetery, Jerseyville, Il.; m: Helen Corcoran on 18Oct1940 in St. Louis, Mo.; fa: John H. Ellerman; mo: Lura Dingerson. A former resident of Jacksonville and Beardstown. Survived by his wife; four daughters: Sandra Walker of Longwood, Fla., Judy Brickey of Collinsville, Mary Kinser of Pasadena, Texas and Susan Braden of Carmi; and six grandchildren.
ELLETT, Dorothy H. (Lamken); b: 3Jun1917, Helena, Montana; d: 21Jun1991, Springfield, Il.; bu: Roselawn Memorial Park, Springfield, Il.; m: Howard Ellett on 17Jul1937 in Springfield, Il.; fa: Ralph Lamken; mo: Nellie Lober. Survived by her husband; two sons: Ronald K. and Donald E., both of Springfield; three daughters: Judy A. Ellett, Sharon K Berry and Vicky J. Ellett, all of Springfield; two brothers: Albert and William Lamken, both of Springfield; one sister: Margaret Hodge of Springfield; three grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by a brother: Lester Lamken.
ELLINGHAUSEN, Virginia Ruth (Reamer); b: 30Jun1936, Palmyra, Il.; d: 13Dec1990, Prosser, Washington; bu: Oak Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Il.; m: William H. Ellinghausen (date and place not stated); fa: Jeraldean Reamer; mo: Ella Forsythe. A former resident of Palmyra, Il. Survived by her husband; one daughter: Donna Cook of Arizona; three sons: Douglas W. and Dennis E., both of Prosser, Washington, and David C. of Arizona; two grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; three sisters: Laura DeWitt of Prosser, Washington, Frances Burrell of Tucson, Arizona and Mary Shade of Carlinville.
ELLINGTON, Juanita (Smith); b: 7Feb1906, Illinois; d: 16Sep1987, Mesa, Arizona; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Stanley Ellington (date and place not stated); fa: John P. Smith; mo: Celia Braswell. Husband preceded in death in 1955. A former resident of Murrayville, Il. Survived by several nieces and nephews.
ELLIOTT, Albert William; b: 31Jan1914, Winchester, Il.; d: 6May1985, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Ruth Irene Buchanan on 12Apr1938 (place not stated); fa: Earl Elliott; o: Rose Wallis. Wife preceded in death 6Apr1968. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Donald (Janet) DeOrnellas of Jacksonville and Mrs. Michael (Susie) Pickett of Rohnert Park, Calif.; four grandchildren: Kim DeOrnellas of Irvine, Calif., Jeff DeOrnellas of Rohnert Park, Calif., Joy DeOrnellas of Normal and Jason Pickett of Rohnert Park, Calif.; three sisters: Elsie Elliott, June Conover and Mary Landreth, all of Jacksonville.
ELLIOTT, Alex; b: 12Apr1916, Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada; d: 28Sep1989, Beardstown, Il.; bu: (cremated); m: Edna Gailey on 6Jun1942 in West Toronto, Ontario, Canada; fa: Alexander Elliott; mo: Minnie Ashe. A resident of Quincy, Il. WWII Canadian Air Force vet. Survived by his wife; two sons: John of Arlington Heights and Charles of Beardstown; a daughter: Nancy Roundtree of Elk Grove Village; and seven grandchildren; two brothers: George and Robert, both of Toronto; and three sisters: Lillian Prestwich and Dorothy Attewell, both of Toronto, and Christine Wallace of Vancouver, British Columiba.
ELLIOTT, Alix Lee; b: 25Dec1919, St. Louis, Mo.; d: 29Apr1988, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: 1) Anna Louise Powell (date and place not stated); and 2) Ida Taylor Claybrook on 8Jun1876 in Jacksonville, Il.; fa & mo: (not stated). 1st wife preceded in death. Survived by his wife; eight step-children: Richard Taylor, Hartford Taylor, Adell Claybrook, Ida Dell Barton and James Claybrook, all of Jacksonville, Jackie Lacey ob Baton Rouge, La., Robert Claybrook of Rock Island and Rose Mae Claybrook of East St. Louis; and 17 grandchildren.
ELLIOTT, Alma (Thornton); b: 9Nov1907, Industry, Il.; d: 1Feb1993, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Chapin, Il.; m: George Leonard Elliott on 11Nov1933 in Jacksonville, Il.; fa: Shelton Thornton; mo: Mary Koester. Husband preceded in death 5Jul1960. The last of her immediate family, she is survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded by a brother.
ELLIOTT, Anna Mae (Jones); b: 8Jan1893, Brown Co., Il.; d: 17Feb1983, Mt. Sterling, Il.; bu: Hersman Cemetery; m: Homer Elliott on 7Jan1918 in Jacksonville, Il.; fa: James Jones; mo: Victoria Scherrer. Husband preceded in death in 1942. A former resident of Hersman, Il. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Richard (Norma) Busen and Mrs. Homer (Eileen) Renaker, both of Mt. Sterling; two sisters: Mrs. Grace Ennen and Mrs. Eva Miller, both of Mt. Sterling; five grand and eight g-grandchildren. Preceded by her parents, two brothers and one grandson.
ELLIOTT, Beatrice L.; b: 27Aug1904, Scottville, Il.; d: 19Feb1993, Carlinville, Il.; bu: Bull Cemetery, north of Scottville, Il.; fa: Joe F. Elliott; mo: Lenora Morris. A resident of Girard; formerly of Scottville. Survived by a sister: Mrs. Eldred (Ruth) Denny of Jacksonville. Preceded by five brothers: Able Elliott, John Morris Elliott, Howard Donald Elliot, J. Lynn Elliot and James Smith Elliott.
ELLIOTT, Bernice (Briggs); b: 12Nov1882, Brown Co., Il.; d: 3May1979, Rushville, Il.; bu: Versailles, Il.; m: John B. Elliott (date and place not stated); fa: Henry Briggs; mo: Jeanette Scott. Husband preceded in death. A resident of Mt. Sterling, Il. Survived by these children: Mrs. Lyle (Jane) Dunham of Springfield, Mrs. Dwight (Maxine) Davis of Versailles; six grand, 15 g-grand and several g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by two daughters.
ELLIOTT, Brison Ellsworth; b: 2May1980, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 6Jun1989, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; fa: Fred Elliott; mo: Lou Ann Vannier. Survived by his parents; four brothers: Mondell (serving in the Marine Corps in Cuba), Darnell, Derrick and Anstin; a sister: Adonya; paternal grandparents: Max and Grace Elliott of Jacksonville; and paternal g-grandmother: Minnie Elliott of Jacksonville.
ELLIOTT, Cedric "Sid"; b: 5Feb1901, Scott Co., Il.; d: 14Nov1992, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: Kathleen Pile in 1927 at Bowling Breen, Mo.; fa: William Elliott; mo: Marie Whewell. A resident of Winchester, Il. Survived by his wife; one son: Jack Elliott of Boca Raton, Fla.; one daughter: Mrs. Everet (Hercule) Batley of Danville; five grand and several g-grandchildren; and one sister: Mae Hieronymus of Winchester. Preceded by three brothers: Earl, Harry and Fred Elliott.
ELLIOTT, Charles "Squibb"; b: 7Aug1929, Beardstown, Il.; d: 24Jul1991, Danville, Il.; but: Camp Butler Cemetery, near Springfield, Il.; m: Iva L. Bettis in March, 1979 in Auburn, Il.; fa: John M. Elliott; mo: Kathryn O. Kelley. A resident of Standard City, Il. Vet. Survived by one daughter: Survived by one daughter: Crystal Elliott of Winchester; one son: Darren Elliott of Beardstown; two sisters: Marceleen VanBebber of Palmyra and Cecile Schallandes of Modesto; two brothers: Joe Elliott of Palmyra and Cleon Elliott of Jacksonville; and three grandchildren. Preceded by his parents.
ELLIOTT, Charles E.; b: 2Jul1898, near Black Oak, Cass Co., Il.; d: 6Sep1986, Chicago, Il.; bu: Black Oak Cemetery family lot; m: Anna Bruce (date and place not stated); fa: Henry Elliott; mo: (not stated). Survived by his wife; two sons: Charles of Arenzville and Francis of Peoria; one daughter: Mary Ellen of Chicago; four brothers: Roy of Whiteville, N.C., Marion of Waverly, Robert of Oswego and James of Orlando, Fla.; one sister: Irene Parkerson of Arenzville. Preceded by one brother: Harold; and one sister: Edith Jockisch.
ELLIOTT, Charles R.; b: 21Dec1928, Elmhurst, Il.; d: 14Nov1992, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Concord, Il.; m: Esther Goodpasture on 6Nov1948 in Concord, Il.; fa: Chester Elliott; mo: Georgia Bailey Daniels. A resident of Arenzville, Il. Survived by his wife; one son: Gary Elliott of Havana; one daughter: Mrs. Michael (Anita) Hines of Knoxville, Tenn.; five grandsons; and one brother: Francis Marion Elliott of Peoria.
ELLIOTT, Dorothy E. (Farmer); b: 26Oct1915, Rohrer, Il.; d: 18Dec1990, Jacksonville IL.; bu: East Cemetery, Waverly, Il.; m: Logan J. Elliott on 21Nov1934 (place not stated); fa: Samuel Farmer; mo: Edna Chiles. Husband preceded in death. A resident of Waverly, Il. Survived by one son: Paul; and a daughter: Carole Wisdom, both of Waverly; five grand and two g-grandchildren; a sister: Wilma Crayne of Waverly; and two brothers: Lyndell of Homestead, Fla., and Dale of Claremont, Fla. Preceded by one sister.
ELLIOTT, Earl William; b: 2Aug1884, Scott Co., Il.; d: 27Aug1978, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: Rose Weder on 19Jun1907 in Murrayville, Il.; fa: William Elliott; mo: Marie Whewell. Survived by three daughters: Elsie Elliott, June Conover and Mary Landreth; and a son: Albert Elliott, all of Jacksonville; five grand and ten g-grandchildren; a sister: Mrs. Mae Hieronymus; and a brother: Cedric Elliott, both of Winchester.
ELLIOTT, Edna (Gailey); b: 25Jun1919, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; d: 20Mar1992, Beardstown, Il.; bu: Beardstown, Il.; m: Alex Elliott on 6Jun1942 in Toronto, Canada; fa: Charles Gailey; mo: Annie Fulton. Husband preceded in death in 1989. Survived by two sons: John Elliott of Arlington Hts., and Charles Elliott of Beardstown; one daughter: Nancy Roundtree of Elk Grove Village; one brother: Herbert Gailey of Florida; and seven grandchildren.
ELLIOTT, Elsie; b: 29Jan1908, Winchester, Il.; d: 27Aug1989, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; fa: Earl Elliott; mo: Rose Weder. Survived by one daughter: Elsie Clark of White Hall; two sisters: Mary Landreth of Jacksonville and June Conover of South Jacksonville; and two grandchildren. Preceded by one brother.
ELLIOTT, Eloise A.; b: 15May1903, Berlin, Il.; d: 28Jan1992, Springfield, Il.; bu: Berlin, Il.; fa: John Elliott; mo: Sarah Bell. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceded by two brothers: John and Prewitt Elliott; and two sisters: Margaret Walter and Jane Burger.
ELLIOTT, Eula F (Bull); b: 5Mar1900, Morgan Co., Il.; d: 24Sep1993, Lincoln, Neb.; bu: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Hastings, Neb.; m: Abbie Elliott on 19Feb1919 (date and place not stated); fa: Samuel Bull; d: Luru E. Dugger. Husband preceded in death in 1964. Survived by three daughters: Velma Karnes of Hastings, Neb., Martha M. Frock of Henley, Neb., and Barbara Elliott of Lincoln, Neb.; six grand, nine g-grand and three g-g-grandchildren; one sister: Kathleen Esterlein of Edwardsville; and three brothers: Lindell Bull of Springfield, Samuel of Alton and Irl of Bay St. Louis, Mo. Preceded by one daughter: Lenora.
ELLIOTT, Eva Eileen (Ruble); b: 20Dec1916, Pike Co., Il.; d: 15Jul1985, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Carl L. Elliott (date and place not stated); fa: Ora Lee Ruble; mo: Opal Pearl Long. Husband preceded in death in 1972. Survived by four daughters: Mrs. William (Roxy) Martin of Jacksonville, Mrs. Henry (F. Maxine) Likes of Winchester, Mrs. Mike (Nancy) Nofrey of Arthur and Mrs. Dennis (Jackie) Hammer of Jacksonville; nine grandchildren; one brother: E. D. "Gus" Ruble of Jacksonville; one sister: Maxine Plummer of Ft. Smith, Ark.; and one sister-in-law: Frances Elliott of Jacksonville.
ELLIOTT, Eva G. (Padgett); b: 12Nov1902, Pleasant Vale Township, Pike Co., Il.; d: 28Aug1984, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Il.; m: 1) Emory Ince (date and place not stated); and 2) Allen Elliott in 1936 at Pittsfield, Il.; fa: Alonzo Padgett; mo: Della Reed. Both husbands preceded in death. Survived by one son: Tom Ince of Kent, Washington; four sisters: Mrs. Bertha Fox of Pittsfield, Mrs. Beatrice Haney of Decatur, and Mrs. Ellen Jackson and Mrs. Bessie Tilley of St. Louis, Mo.; three brothers: Ray Padgett of Gerald, Mo., and Harrison and Edward of St. Louis, Mo.; six grandchildren; several g-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by one son: Fred; and one daughter: Carolyn Ghrist.
ELLIOTT, Everett E.; b: 24Jan1910, Menard Co., Il.; d: 13Apr1996, rural Ashland, Il.; bu: Ashland, Il.; m: Claribel Spicer on 5Jul1943 in Springfield, Il.; fa: George Elliott; mo: Mary Kern. Survived by his wife; a son: George Elliott of Jacksonville; three daughters: Mary Jean Elliott of Springfield, Mrs. Jack (Gail) Suffern of Virginia, and Mrs. Don (Karen) Rockhill of Clyde, Tex.; six grand, four step-grand and four g-grandchildren; one niece and three nephews. Preceded by a son: Gary Elliott; and a sister: Ellen Holmes.
ELLIOTT, Frances (Fearneyhough); b: 30Dec1895, Scott Co., Il.; d: 14Nov1987, Winchester, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: Fred Elliott on 17Dec1919 in Winchester, Il.; fa: James Fearneyhough; mo: Laura Southwell. Husband preceded in death in 1969. Survived by one son: Fred J. of rural Keithsburg; three grandchildren: Patricia Spinny of Gulfport, Sharon Dobson of Murphysboro and Kathy Welch of Bartonville; five g-grandchildren and 10 g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by three brothers: Irwin, William and Harold F.; and two sisters: Ida Bushnell and Ellen Burnett.
ELLIOTT, Frances B.; b: 23Apr1910, near Jacksonville, Il.; d: 26jul987, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: (not stated); fa: Edward Hartley Elliott; mo: Lila Anna Baptist. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Preceded by one sister and three brothers.
ELLIOTT, Frank Osborne "Oz"; b: 26Nov1911, Chicago, Il.; d: 3Feb1991, Tucson, Ariz.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: 1) Edith S. Rammelkamp on 4Apr1936 in Jacksonville Il.; d: 2) Jeannette Capps Shambaugh Stein in 1975 in Chicago; fa: Frank Ramsey Elliott; mo: Reon E. B. Osborne. 1st wife preceded in death 30Sep1974. A former resident of Jacksonville, Il. WWII Navy vet. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Paul (Edith Christina) Sorum of Schenectady, N.Y.; a son: F. Jeffries Elliott of Telluride, Colo.; three step-children: Nancy C. Seasholes of Boston, Mass., Mrs. Ed (Susan) Elmendorf of Washington, D.C., and Edith Carol Stein of Rochester, N.Y.; three grandchildren: Eve Sorum and Edith and Jack Elliott; and five step-grandchildren.
ELLIOTT, George L.; b: 13Aug1917, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 1Dec1978, Jacksonville, IL.; bu: Ebenezer Cemetery; fa: Harold Elliott; mo: Ollie Dyer. Survived by a sister: Gladys L. Elliott of Jacksonville.
ELLIOTT, Harry S.; b: 26Aug1911, Camden, Il.; d: 2Sep1992, Rushville, IL.; bu: Rushville, Il.; m: Helen Jones on 4Jul1937 in Shelbina, Mo.; fa: Ray Elliott; mo: Effie Peterson. A resident of Frederick, Il. WWII Navy vet. Survived by his wife; one son: Robert Elliott of Urbana; two grandchildren; one g-granddaughter; and one sister: Helen Elliott of Urbana. Preceded by his parents.
ELLIOTT, Herbert; b: 12Apr1911, Waverly, Il.; d: 4Nov1988, Springfield, Il.; bu: Keller Cemetery, Chesterfield, Il.; m: 1) Dorothy Duckels on 9Mar1935 in Girard, Il.; and 2) Marie Gordon on 28Nov1979 in Godfrey, Il.; fa: Holland Elliott; mo: (not stated). 1st wife preceded in death 19Apr1979. A resident of Godfrey; formerly of Waverly, Il. Survived by his wife; one son: Donald Elliott of Godfrey; a step-daughter: Donna Beasley of Springfield; a brother: Clifford Elliott of Joliet; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
ELLIOTT, Hilda M. (Kennett); b: 17Sep1910, Witt, Il.; d: 2Jun1996, Alton, Il.; bu: (not stated); m: 1) Harold Ruyle in 1930; and 2) Charles Gordon Elliott on 3May1975 (places not stated); fa: Othar W. Kennett; mo: Esther Ernst. 1st husband preceded in death 2Jul1949. Survived by her husband; one son: John K. Ruyle of Alton; one daughter: Joyce M. Hackmeister of Florissant, Mo.; three grand and seven g-grandchildren; one sister: Mrs. Ralph (Janice) Shelburn of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews.
ELLIOTT, Hollis Edwin; b: 8Mar1908, Brown Co., Il.; d: 3Jun1977, Iowa City, Ia.; bu: Hersman Cemetery; m: pearl Lillian Still on 25Aug1938 in Palmyra, Mo.; fa: Frank Elliott; mo: Lillie Rigg. A resident of Mt. Sterling, Il. WWII vet. Survived by his wife; a sister: Mrs. Richard Swearingen of Mt. Sterling; and several cousins. Preceded by a brother.
ELLIOTT, Howard A., Sr.; b: 7Apr1915, White Hall, Il.; d: 8Nov1990, Hillview, Il.; bu: Pine Tree Cemetery, Patterson, Il.; m: Genevieve Hopper on 12Mar1942 in Bowling Green, Mo.; fa: George Elliott; mo: pearl Emmons. Survived by his wife; four daughters: Mrs. Raymond (Lou) Darringer of Roodhouse, Mrs. Henry (Karen) Strong of Missouri, Stephanie Elliott of Franklin and Debbie Pritchett of Roodhouse; three sons: Howard, Jr. of Jacksonville and Richard and Mike, both of Florida; 14 grand and two g-grandchildren; one sister: Martha Stromatt of Roodhouse; and two brothers: Norman of White Hall and George of Berdan. Preceded by two sisters: Luzzetta Maddiex and Mildred Elliott; one grandchild: Michael Paul Elliott; and an infant great-granddaughter.
ELLIOTT, Howard D.; b: 19Jun1906, near Scottville Il.; d: 16Mar1977, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Youngblood Cemetery, Nortonville, Il.; m: Wilma Jackson on 20Mar1954 (place not stated); m: Wilma Jackson on 20Mar1954 (place not stated); fa: Joe F. Elliott; mo: Lenora Morris. A resident of Woodson; formerly of Scottville, Il. Survived by his wife; two brothers: Lynn and Smith Elliott, both of Scottville; two sisters: Mrs. Eldon (Ruth) Denny of Jacksonville, and Beatrice Elliott of Scottville; and several nieces and nephews.
ELLIOTT, J. Smith; b: 16Jun1910, Scottville, Il.; d: 3Apr1983, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Scottville, Il.; m: Ruby VanBebber on 25Jun1935 (place not stated); fa: Joe Elliott; mo: Lenora Morris. A resident of Palmyra and Scottville, Il. Survived by his wife; two sisters: Mrs. Eldred (Ruth) Denney of Jacksonville and Miss Beatrice Elliott of Girard; and several nieces and nephews.
ELLIOTT, J. Weir III; b: 16Jul1910, Globe, Arizona; d: 20Feb1985, El Cajon, Calif.; bu: Glen Abby Cemetery, Bonita, Calif.; m: Thelma F. Ellis on 1Oct1938 (place not stated); fa: Howard Elliott; mo: Lucille (surname not stated). Wife preceded in death 29Sep1973. A former resident of Jacksonville, Il. Survived by two sons: James W. Elliott IV of La Mesa, Calif., and Edward R. Elliott of San Clemente, Calif.; four grandchildren; and a sister: Frances Elliott Smith of Irvine, Calif.
ELLIOTT, James F.; b:19Mar1918, Cass Co., Il.; d: 10Nov1991, Orlando, Fla.; bu: (not stated); m: Bernice (surname and date/place of marriage not stated); fa: Henry Elliott; mo: Christine Hobrock. A former resident of Beardstown, Il. Survived by his wife of Orlando; a step-daughter: Sharon Eckstein of Rockford; and two brothers: Marion Elliott of Houston, Texas and Robert Elliott of Rockford.
ELLIOTT, Jeannette (Shambaugh); b: 1912, Chicago, Il.; d: 2Apr1996, Tucson, Arizona; bu: (not stated); m: 1) Sydney Stein, Jr. of Chicago; and 2) F. Osborne Elliott of Jacksonville, Il. (dates and places not stated); fa: George E. Shambaugh; mo: Edith Capps. A former resident of Jacksonville. Survived by three daughters: Nancy Stein Seasholes of Lexington, Mass., Susan Stein Elmerforf of Washington, D.C., and Edith Carol Stein of Rochester, N.Y.; two step-children: Christina Elliott Sorum of Schenectady, N.Y. and F. Jeffries Elliott of Telluride, Colo.; five grand three step-grandchildren; and a number of cousins, including Theodore Capps Rammelkamp, Sr. of Jacksonville.
ELLIOTT, John R.; b: 1Oct1914, Bluffs, Il.; d: 26Feb1976, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Calvary Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Mary Lee Brennan on 14Nov1918 (place not stated); fa: Newton L. Elliott; mo: Ola F. Morris. Survived by his wife; a son: John R. Elliott, Jr. of Jacksonville; three brothers: Newton Elliott of Alton, Kenneth Elliott of Kankakee and Sterling Elliott of Jacksonville; and three sisters: Florence Schillinger of Jacksonville, Nancy Schillinger of New York and Winifred Smith of Jacksonville; five grandchildren. Preceded by a sister.
ELLIOTT, John V.; b: 22Sep1901, Jersey Co., Il.; d: 24Apr1985, Rushville, Il.; bu: Lake View Cemetery, Pekin, Il.; m: Mildred Parrish in April, 1932 in Fidelity, Il.; fa: :John Elliott; mo: Susan Emmons. Wife preceded in death 9Oct1969. Survived by three sisters: Mrs. Elsie Eastham of Alton, Mrs. Irene Lung of Rushville and Mrs. Nellie Wagenblast of Jerseyville.
ELLIOTT, Kenneth W.; b: 6Mar1906, Jesse, N.D.; d: 13Mar1985, Springfield, Il.; bu: Stoneking Cemetery; m: Lola Frakes on 19Jan1954 (place not stated); fa: George Elliott; mo: Maria Nelson. A resident of Camden, Il. Survived by his wife of Land-O-Lakes, Fla.; three daughters: Mrs. Lyle (Judy) Quinn of Camden, Mrs. Sharon Brown of San Clemente, Calif.; two sons: Wayne of Wichita, Kans. And Brent of Lindale, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; and three sisters: Mrs. Beatrice Alder of Watseka, Mrs. Lucille Pieschel of Dixon and Mrs. Lynn Mouge of Jamestown, N.D.
ELLIOTT, Lee E.; b: 28Nov1913, Roodhouse, Il.; d: 25Jun1992, Springfield, Il.; bu: Pine Tree Cemetery, Patterson, Il.; m: Margaret Jones on 13Oct1938 in Versailles, Mo.; fa: Earl Elliott; mo: Verna Crabtree. A resident of Roodhouse. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; one son: Galen Lee (wife, Mary) Elliott of Winchester; two grandchildren; one brother: Wayne Elliott of Roodhouse; and one sister: Eileen Gilmore of Troy. Preceded by one granddaughter; and one sister: Leona Strowmatt.
ELLIOTT, Lena J. (Sherman); b: 15May1896, Rushville, Il.; d: 10Dec1978, Rushville, Il.; bu: Rushville, Il.; m: Clay Elliott; fa: Dana Sherman; mo: Anna Ashwood. Survived by these children: Robert of San Diego, Calif., Merle of Pasadena, Tex., and Stanley of Salt Lake City, Utah; and ten grandchildren. Preceded by a son and a sister.
ELLIOTT, Lewis William; b: 4Nov1930, White Hall, Il.; d: 4Jul1994, Greenfield, Il.; bu: Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield, Il.; m: Helen Crain Hobbs on 31Mar1988; fa: William Elliott; mo: Beatrice Williams. A resident of Greenfield, Il. Korean War vet. Survived by his wife; three sons: Mike Elliott of Chesterfield and Chris Elliott and Cliff Elliott, both of Greenfield; three daughters: Pat Garner, Cheryl Snyder and Marilyn Bailey, all of Greenfield; three step-daughters: Brandy Hobbs, Tamara Hobbs and Crystal Hobbs, all at home; one step-son: Leslie Hobbs, at home; 15 grandchildren; and two sisters: Wanda Bryant of Utica, N.Y. and Carolyn Lizenby of Hettick. Preceded by one son: William Earl Elliott.
ELLIOTT, Logan; b: 24Dec1907, Waverly, Il.; d: 4Jul1984, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Waverly, Il.; m: Dorothy Farmer on 21Nov1934 (place not stated); fa: Leslie Elliott; mo: Josephine Hiler. A resident of Waverly, Il. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Jim (Carol) Wisdom of Waverly; a son: Paul Elliott of Waverly; and five grandchildren. Preceded by a sister.
ELLIOTT, Louise (Smith); b: 9Dec1887 (place not stated); d: 14Mar1982, La Jolla, California; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: James Weir Elliott, Jr. in 1910 (place not stated); fa: Arthur G. Smith; mo: Constance Barlow. Husband preceded in death in 1940. A former resident of Jacksonville, Il. Survived by a niece: Frances Elliott Smith of Santa Ana, Calif.; and a nephew: J. Weir Elliott III of Las Mesa, Calif., who was raised in her home; two g-nephews and a g-niece: James W. Elliott IV, Edward R. Elliott and Mrs. Susan Elliott Roberts; and several cousins, including Anna Rossi of Brandenton, Fla. and Stanley Barlow of New York. Preceded by two daughters: Mrs. Cornelius (Margaret Elizabeth) Meeker and Mrs. Ralph E. (Edith Louise) Duewer.
ELLIOTT, Lowell; b: 12Feb1913, Equality, Il.; d: 14Jan1983, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: James Elliott; mo: Mary Elizabeth Hubbs. WWII Navy vet. Survived by two children: Bobby Elliott of Peoria, Shirley Elliott of Texas; and one sister: Beatrice Mullen of Jacksonville. Preceded by one son.
ELLIOTT, Lyle H.; b: 11Jan1897, Brown Co., Il.; d: 10Jun1976, Waterford, Conn.; bu: Hersman Cemetery; m: Zelma Alice McNeff on 29Jun1918 in Brown Co., Il.; fa: George Otis Elliott; mo: Laura Jane Orr. A resident of St. Charles, Il. WWI vet. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Harold (Nadine) Buckmahl of St. Charles and Mrs. Wayne (Doris) Zieglemiller of Scottsdale, Arizona; a sister: Minnie Beherends of Mt. Sterling; a nephew: two nieces; four grandchildren and one g-grandchild. Preceded by a brother: Homer.
ELLIOTT, Mardelle (Bourn); b: 23Jul1923, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 28Oct1993, New Lenox, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Waverly, Il.; m: Clifford Elliott (date and place not stated); fa: Leo Bourn; mo: Martha Moss. Survived by her husband; a son: Phil Elliott of Deerwood Minn.; a daughter: Pam L. Weler of Wilford; three brothers: Leo, Ralph and Lloyd Bourn; five grandchildren; and one g-grandchild.
ELLIOTT, Marie Helen (Lankford); b: 4Dec1917, Merritt, Il.; d: 20Sep1996, Winchester, Il.; m: Russell W. Elliott on 3Feb1961 in Scott Co., Il.; fa: Lemuel Lankford; mo: Vera Scupham. Survived by her husband; a daughter: Mrs. Ray (Sandra) Long of Beason; a son: Jerry L. (wife, Donna) Wilcox of Winchester; four grand and six g-grandchildren; three brothers: Ray Lankford of Florida, Ralph Lankford of Merritt, Jess Lankford of Wood River; a sister: Mrs. Dorothy Jablousky of Merritt. Preceded by a sister: Verna Frye.
ELLIOTT, Marion A.; b: 12Apr1911 (place not stated); d: 22Jul1996, Houston, Tex.; bu: Forest Park East Cemetery, Houston, Tex.; m: Marguerite Davis on 25Dec1932 (place not stated); fa: Henry Elliott; mo: Christine Hobrock. A former resident of Cass Co., Il. Survived by his wife; three sons: Clarence (wife, Carolyn) of Decatur, Daryl (wife, Marie) of Houston, Tex., and Myron (wife, Norma) of Mount Dora, Fla.; five grand and six g-grandchildren. Preceded by two sisters and five brothers.
ELLIOTT, Mary Beatrice (Williams); b: 10Nov1902 (place not stated); d: 3Jun1988, Springfield, Il.; bu: White Hall, Il.; m: William Edgar Elliott in 1928 in White Hall, Il.; fa: Herbert Williams; mo: Maude Keller. Husband preceded in death 21Apr1957. A resident of White Hall, Il. Survived by two daughters: Wanda Bryant of Utica, N.Y. and Carolyn Lizenby of Hettick; one son: Lewis Elliott of Greenfield; 13 grand, 25 g-grand and three g-g-grandchildren; and one sister: Eileen Dawson of St. Louis, Mo.; Preceded by one brother.
ELLIOTT, Minnie Evelyn (Anders); b: 11Apr1895, Scott Co., Il.; d: 10Aug1992, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: Harry Elliott on 7Apr1917 in Winchester, Il.; fa: William Anders; mo: Evelyn (surname not stated). Husband preceded in death 3Nov1971. A former resident of Winchester, Il. Survived by four children: Russell Elliott and Ralph Elliott, both of Winchester, and Max Elliott and Louise Reed, both of Jacksonville; 25 grand, several g-grand and several g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by two grandchildren; and four sisters: Clara Knott, Percy Patrick, Nina Carlton and Pearl Evans.
ELLIOTT, Norman Francis; b: 13Feb1911, Roodhouse, Il.; d: 6Sep1995, Jerseyville, Il.; bu: White Hall, Il.; m: 1) Signa L. Harbaugh on 31Aug1940 in Bowling Green, Mo.; and 2) Esther L. Silkwood on 23Feb1980 in White Hall, Il.; fa: George Harland Elliott; mo: Edna Pearl Emmons. 1st wife preceded in death 10Nov1978. A resident of White Hall, Il. Survived by his wife; his daughter: Joyce E. Myer of Peru, Il.; three grand and several step-grandchildren; one g-granddaughter; one sister: Martha Strowmatt of Roodhouse; one brother: George F. Elliott of Berdan; one step-son: Paul F. McPherson of White Hall; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by two sisters and one brother.
ELLIOTT, Oleta (Kelley); b: 4Nov1902, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 8Nov1987, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m. Morris Elliott on 8 Nov 1922 (place not states); fa: Charles Kelley; mo: Gertrude Henry. Husband preceded in death in August, 1957. A resident of Scottville, Il. Survived by two daughters: Marceleen VanBebber of Palmyra and Cecile Challandes of Modesto; three sons: Cleon of Jacksonville, Dale of Hettick and Larry Joe of Palmyra; one sister: Irene Kelley of Jacksonville; 14 grand and 14 g-grandchildren. Preceded by one sister.
ELLIOTT, Olive (Short); b: 26May1907, Woodville, Il.; d: 16Nov1986, Jerseyville, Il.; bu: Mt. Gilead Cemetery; m: George Elliott on 20Apr1929 (date not stated); fa: James R. Short; mo: Alice Idella Stone. A resident of Berdan, Il. Survived by her husband; one sister: Mrs. Lucille Hubbard of White Hall; three brothers: Kenneth of Havana and Perry and James, both of Carrollton.
ELLIOTT, Pearl Lillian (Still); b: 20Feb1914, Brown Co., Il.; d: 23May1994, Quincy, Il.; bu: Hersman Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, Il.; m: Hollis Elliott on 25Aug1938 in Palmyra, Mo.; fa: Clarence Still; mo: Myrtle Alcorn. Husband preceded in death 3Ju1977. A former resident of Mt. Sterling. Survived by several cousins.
ELLIOTT, Ralph Lee; b: 15Dec1928, Winchester, Il.; d: 16Jul1993, Springfield, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: Florence Lawson Holmes on 28Mar1948 in Alsey, Il.; fa: Harry Elliott; mo: Minnie Anders. A resident of Winchester, Il. Army, Navy and Air Force vet. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Denise Woodbury and Mary Martinez, both of Clinton; one son: Ron Subsestik of Mahomed Road; six step-sons: Larry Holmes of Glasgow, Ronnie Holmes of Roodhouse, Lloyd Homes of Alsey, Lyndel Holmes of Jacksonville and Paul and Gordon Holmes, both of Winchester; two step-daughters: Connie Jones of Roodhouse and Brenda Angenendt of Winchester; 10 grand and 23 step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson; two brothers: Russell Elliott of Winchester and Max Elliott of Jacksonville; one sister: Louise Reed of Jacksonville. Preceded by two sisters: Lois Elliott and Marie Sponsler; and two infant brothers.
ELLIOTT, Roy D.; b: 22Sep1906, Cass Co., Il.; d: 16Jun1991, Whiteville, N.C.; bU; Whiteville, N.C.; m: Louise (surname and date/place of marriage not stated); fa: Henry Elliott; mo: Christine Hobrock. A former resident of Beardstown, Il. Survived by his wife; two sons: Roy Elliott, Jr. of Whiteville and Donald Elliott of Virginia Beach, Va.; and three brothers: Marion Elliott of Jacksonville, Robert Elliott of Rockford and James Elliott of Orlando, Florida.
ELLIOTT, Ruby Mae (Shafer); b: 6May1900, Nebo, Il.; d: 15Dec1981, Maryville, Il.; bu: West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Il.; m: Homer Elliott (date and place not stated); fa: John Shafer; mo: Anna Hemphill. Husband preceded in death. A resident of Collinsville, Il.; formerly of Pittsfield, Il. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Samuel (Lavern) Gavillet of Collinsville; six grand, 16 g-grand and two g-g-grandchildren; five sisters: Mrs. Al (Esther) Barnes, Mrs. Ima Dunham and Mrs. Howard (Arvella) Clarkson, all of Pittsfield, Mrs. Robert ( Trula) Ruess of Smith River, Calif., and Mrs. Birdella Meyemburg of Granite City.
ELLIOTT, Saul; b: 29May1899, Mechanicsburg, Il.; d: 24Dec1983, Springfield, Il; bu: Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Laomi, Il.; m: Emma Herman in Mechanicsburg, Il. (date not stated); fa: Dodson Elliott; mo: Ella May Redeker. A resident of Loami, Il. Survived by his wife; two sons: Lee Roy Elliott of Loami and Dale Elliott of Pekin; and five grandchildren. Preceded by a son: Wayne Franklin Elliott, who died in the Korean Conflict.
ELLIOTT, Signa L. (Harbaugh); b: 9Mar1914, Fayette, Il.; d: 10Nov1978, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: White Hall, Il.; m: Norman Elliott on 31Aug1940 in Bowling Green, Mo.; fa: John J. Harbaugh; mo: Bessie M. Frye. A resident of White Hall, Il. Survived by her husband; a daughter: Mrs. C. Stephen (Joyce) Rhoades of LaSalle; three grandchildren: C. Stephen, Jr., Kathryn and David Rhoades; a sister: Winifred Griessemer of New Jersey; and two brothers: Neil L. Harbaugh of Ocala, Fla., and Hal E. Harbaugh of Alton. Preceded by two brothers.
ELLIOTT, Stella (Newberry); b: 3Jan1890 (place not stated); d: 21Dec1976, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: (not stated);m: (not stated); fa: William Newberry; mo: Belinda Rankin. A resident of Waverly, Il. Survived by two sons: Herbert Elliott of Godfrey and Clifford Elliott of Joliet; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.
ELLIOTT Teri M.; b: 29Jan1982, Springfield, Mo.; d: 13Jun1993, Springfield, Mo.; bu: Athensville, Il.; fa: Terry M. Elliott; mo: Peggy S. Alexander. Survived by her parents of Springfield, Mo.; her grandmother: Genevieve Elliott of Hillview; two brothers: Carl R. Alexander of Springfield, Mo., and Michael A. Elliott of Winchester; and one sister: Crystal D. Elliott of Winchester. Preceded by her grandparents: Florence and Carl Alexander and Howard Elliott.
ELLIOTT, Wilma Louise (Jackson); b: 13Nov1913, Nortonville, Il.; d: 21Jul1992, Springfield, Il.; bu: Youngblood Cemetery, near Nortonville, Il.; m: Howard Elliott in March, 1954 (place not stated); fa: John H. Jackson; mo: Sarah Hopper. Husband preceded in death 16Mar1977. A resident of Jacksonville, Il. Survived by several nieces and nephews, including L. Joe Elliott of rural Palmyra, Henry G. Jackson, Jr. of rural Murrayville, Ned Jackson of Jacksonville and Myron Jackson of Hermosa Beach, Calif. Preceded by five brothers: Basil, Brice, Claude, Henry, Sr., and Bruce Jackson; and five sisters: Ethel Jackson, Hazel Irlam, Mary Spencer, Cora Stauffer and Wanda Morris.
ELLIOTT, Zelma Alice (McNeff); b: 19May1895, Brown Co., Il.; d: 6Oct1993, Newport News, Va.; bu: Hersman Cemetery, near Mt. Sterling, Il.; m: Lyle Hastings Elliott on 29Jun1918 in Mt. Sterling, Il.; fa: John Glennon McNeff; mo: Dora Orlean Bemis. Husband preceded in death 10Jun1976. A former resident of Waterford, Conn. Survived by one daughter: Doris Elliott Ziegelmiller of Hampton, Va.; four grand and four g-grandchildren; one nephew: Charles Crawford of Hersman; and several nieces. Preceded by one daughter: Nadine Buckmuhl; two sisters: Nina McNeff Thokmas and Marian McNeff Chamberlain; and one grandson.
ELLIS, Aileen (Conroy); b: 24Oct1914, Pittsfield, Il.; d: 29Oct1994, Barry, Il.; bu: West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Il.; m: William H. Ellis on 23Jul1939 in Pittsfield, Il.; fa: Earl V. Conroy; mo: Hallie Crowder. A resident of Pittsfield, Il. Survived by her husband; one daughter: Mrs. Dale (Judy) Foter of Peoria; two sons: Allan Ellis of Pittsfield and Richard Ellis of Seattle, Wash.; seven grandchildren; one g-grandchild; two sisters: Mrs. Wilson (Maxine) Hall of Pittsfield and Inez Carr of Petersburg; and one brother: Gerald Conroy of Chillicothe.
ELLIS, Bonita (Hayden); b: 23Jul1906, near Milton, Il.; d: 15Feb1987, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Blue River Cemetery, near Detroit, Il.; m: Hugh Ellis on 25Aug1929 in Pittsfield, Il.; fa: Arthur Hayden; mo: Mabel Reel. A resident of rural Pittsfield, Il. Survived by her husband; two daughters: Mrs. Dove Clark of Rantoul and Mrs. Mabel Sutton of Pueblo, Colo; six grand and two g-grandchildren; and two brothers: Lyndle Hayden and Karl Hayden, both of Pittsfield. Preceded by four brothers.
ELLIS, Carl E.; b: 5Aug1908, Flint, Il.; d: 14Aug1982, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Griggsville, Il.; m: Leona Sarver on 2Jan1943 in Bowling Green, Mo.; fa: Roy Ellis; mo: Edna Smith. A resident of Griggsville, Il. Survived by his wife; a son: Lyndle Ellis of Griggsville; a daughter: Almerta Monahan of Marathon, Fla.; three grand and three g-grandchildren.
ELLIS, Clyde C., Sr.; b: 7Mar1913, Colchester, Il.; d: 28May1990, Rushville, Il.; bu: Rushville, Il.; m: Lillian Knowles on 18Mar1934 in Rushville, Il.; fa: Jesse L. Ellis; mo: Anna Sanford. WWII Navy vet. Survived by his wife; three sons: twins Gene and Dean Ellis of Rushville and C. Cecil Ellis, Jr. of Beardstown; eight grand and eight g-grandchildren; one bother: Paul Ellis of El Paso, Tex.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by four brothers.
ELLIS, Elmer C.; b: 6Oct1893, Pike Co., Il.; d: 7Mar1990, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Griggsville Il.; m: Lois Marie Bennett on 19Apr1917 in Griggsville, Il.; fa: Thomas George Ellis; mo: Vena Anthony. Wife preceded in death 21Jan1983. A former resident of Griggsville, Il. Survived by a son: Wayne Ellis of Saratoga, Wyo.; a grandson: John R. Ellis of Monument, Colo.; two g-grandsons: Kirk and Kevin Ellis of California; and a g-g-granddaughter: Brooke Elizabeth Ellis of California. Preceded by a son: Donald Ellis; two brothers: Harvey and Mark Ellis; and a sister: Helen Lightle.
ELLIS, Eloise Frances (Hutches); b: 22May1918, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 23Feb1989, Fullerton, Calif.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Floyd C. Ellis on 7Dec1947 in California; fa: Harry L. Hutches; mo: Lottie E. Henderson. A resident of Anaheim, Calif.; formerly of Jacksonville, Il. Survived by her husband; a sister: Mrs. Lowell (Bernita) Dodson of Jacksonville; an aunt: Ruth Hutches of Jacksonville; and several cousins.
ELLIS, Ethel Jane (Ballard); b: 16Mar1940, White Hall, Il.; d: 8Mar1991, Waukegan, Il.; bu: Walkerville Cemetery, Greene Co., Il.; m: 1) George V. Brown, Sr. on 22Sep1957 (place not stated); and 2) Robert Ellis on 18Dec1978 in Waukegan, Il.; fa: Henry J. Ballard; mo: Lucille D. Suttles. A former resident of Jacksonville, Il. Survived by her husband; three sons: George V. Brown, Jr. of Beardstown, Gary Lynn Brown of Sycamore and Michael Brown of Waukegan; two daughters: Mrs. Ronald (Ronda) Hiles of Gurnee and Mrs. Craig (Kathryn) Jackson of Waukegan; two step-sons: Bruce Ellis of Kenosha, Wisc., and Richard Ellis of Waukegan; five brothers: Walter Ballard of Virginia, Jesse Lee Ballard of Alton, William Henry Ballard of Chapin, Thomas Ballard of Littleton, Colo., and James F. Ballard of Jacksonville; one sister: Mrs. Richard (Evelyn L.) Seymour of Jacksonville; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by three brothers.
ELLIS, Floyd C.; b: 27Apr1918, Ft. Worth, Tex.; d: 7Sep1994, Orange, Calif.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Eloise Frances Hutches on 7Dec1947 in Hollywood, Calif.; fa: Floyd C. Ellis; mo: Linda Worley. Wife preceded in death 23Feb1989. A resident of Anaheim Hills, Calif. Survived by one sister-in-law: Bernita Dodson of Jacksonville. Preceded by one brother.
ELLIS, J. W. "Jay"; b: 2Feb1933, near Detroit, Il.; d: 2Dec1993, Springfield, Il.; bu: West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Il; m: Joan Mitchell on 18Nov1951 in Milton, Il.; fa: Paul Ellis; mo: Frances M. Manker. A resident of Pittsfield, Il. Survived by his wife; his mother of Pittsfield; two sons: Dennis Ellis of Pittsfield and Dr. Richard L. Ellis of Madison, Wisc.; two granddaughters; one brother: David Ellis of Semi Valley, Calif.; one sister: Mrs. Bud (Dorothy) Newman of Pittsfield; and five nephews. Preceded by his father.
ELLIS, John E. "Jim"; b: 28Jul1916, Detroit, Il.; d: 1Dec1992, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Blue River Cemetery, Detroit, Il.; m: Norma K. Kiser on 3Jun1939 in Louisiana, Mo.; fa: John W. Ellis; mo: Opal Rush. Survived by his wife; four daughters: Mrs. Dennis (Joyce) Hibbert of Paloma, Mrs. Eugene (Janet) Woodby of El Dorado, Ark., Mrs. Bob (Hyla) Lehenbauer of New London, Mo., and Mrs. Robbin (Jane) Groh of Cincinnati, Ohio; and 10 grandchildren. Preceded by three brothers and one sister.
ELLIS, John W.; b: 20Aug1917, Mexico, Mo.; d: 4Apr1991, Memphis, Tenn.; bu: (not stated); m: Jane Berger on 25Nov1940 in Mexico, Mo.; fa: John W. Ellis; mo: Mary Moore. A former resident of Jacksonville, Il. WWII Army vet. A former POW. Survived by his wife; two sons: John Ellis of Atlanta, Ga., and Charles Ellis of Florence, Italy; a daughter: Cathy Ellis of Atlanta, Ga.; a sister: Marjorie Stillwell of Glendale, Calif.; and four grandchildren.
ELLIS, Lillian (Hinschide); b: 23May1916, Beardstown, Il.; d: 19Oct1994, Beardstown, Il.; bu: Beardstown, Il.; m: Harry Ellis on 13Apr1963 (place not stated); fa: Peter J. Hinschide; mo: Anna M. Buchner. Husband preceded in death in 1979. Survived by a step-son: Jack Ellis of Pekin; two step-daughters: Marilyn Marshall of Tucson, Ariz., and Carole Bowman of Rocklin, Calif.; a sister: Helen Hults of Beardstown; nine step-grand and four step-g-grandchildren. Preceded by his parents.
ELLIS, Lois M. (Bennett); b: 20Feb1896, Griggsville, Il.; d: 21Jan1983, Barry, Il.; bu: Griggsville, Il.; m: Elmer C. Ellis on 19Apr1917 (place not stated); fa: Charles Bennett; mo: Ora Gray. A resident of Pittsfield, Il. Survived by her husband; one son: Wayne Ellis of Saratoga, Wyoming; one grandson; two g-grandchildren; one brother: Hamor Bennett of Chambersburg; one sister: Mrs. Martha Bennett of Macomb and nieces and nephews and cousins. Preceded by her parents; one son: Donald Ellis, who was killed in World War II; and one brother: Albert.
ELLIS, Lucebra; b: 5Apr1887, Scottville, Il.; d: 18Jul1985, Virden, Il.; bu: Panther Creek Cemetery, Scottville, Il.; fa: Benjamin Ellis; mo: Lucinda Coppage. A resident of Scottville, Il. She was the youngest of nine children and the last of her immediate family.
ELLIS, Martha (Toussaint); b: 9Dec1879, Jacksonville, IL.; d: 7Feb1976, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL.; m: Herman Ellis on 10Apr1901 in Jacksonville, IL.; fa: Theodore F. Toussaint; mo: Pauline Stempel. Husband preceded in death 7Oct1944. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Ellie (Dorothy) Brant and Mrs. Verne (Helen) Anderson, both of Jacksonville; the following grandchildren: Mrs. Robert (Martha) Grohne of Decatur, David E. Robinson of Jacksonville, James W., Edward R. and Mr. Thomas (Susan) Elliott, all of California; 11 g-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by a son: James Lloyd in 1938; a daughter: Mrs. J. Weir (Thelma) Elliott in 1973; two sisters; and a brother.
ELLIS, Mary Miriam (Lewis); b: 15Jul1893, Rockbridge, Il.; d: 8Aug1977, White Hall, Il.; bu: White Hall, Il.; m: 1) Peter R. Roodhouse on 16Mar1915; and 2) Reuben Ellis in April, 1943 (places not stated); fa: Rev. W. W. Lewis; mo: Arabelle Dawdall. Both husband preceded in death. Survived by these children: Lewis Weston Roodhouse of White Hall and Eleanor W. Sterrett of Staunton, Virginia; 13 grand and 12 g-grandchildren. Preceded by a daughter: Arabelle M. Norris.
ELLIS, Mildred Lucille Russell (McClellan); b: 19May1908, Villa Ridge, Il.; d: 25Apr1993, Odessa, Tex.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: 1) Howard Russell, Jr. on 30Jun1930, Jacksonville, Il.; and 2) Lucian Depp Ellis on 5Oct1967 in Odessa, Tex.; fa: Thomas McClellan; mo: Harriet Frances Davis. 1st husband preceded in death in 1937. A resident of Austin, Ky. Survived by her husband; two daughters: Marilyn Joyce Miller of Springfield and Mrs. Frank E. (Donna Marie) Taylor of Odessa; four grand and eight g-grandchildren. Preceded by two brothers: Loren I. and Clarence A. McClellan.
ELLIS, Paul "Bud"; b: 6Jan1911, Detroit, Il.; d: 26Jun1989, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Il.; m: Frances Manker on 16Jan1932 in Pittsfield, Il.; fa: John W. Ellis; mo: Opal Rush. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Bud (Dorothy) Newman of Pittsfield; two sons: Jay Ellis of Pittsfield and David Ellis of Simi Valley, Calif.; seven grand and 13 g-grandchildren; and a brother: John E. Ellis of Pittsfield. Preceded by two brothers and a sister.
ELLIS, Virgie L. (Dotson); b: 23Jan1906, Johnson Co., Il.; d: 16Jul1982, Jacksonville, Il; bu: Vienna, Il.; m: 1) Ray Hogg; and 2) Arthur G. Ellis (dates and places not stated); fa: Thomas Dotson; ;mo; (not stated). Survived by one son: James Hogg of Chapin; one daughter: Mrs. Ray (Velma) Hardy of Flippin, Ark.; two step-daughters: Mrs. Ota (Elizabeth) Wilkinson of Jacksonville and Mrs. Robert (Carole) Nickel of Concord; four step-grand and 11 step-g-grandchildren; three brothers: T. C. Dotson of Carbondale, Marvin White of Michigan and George Dotson of Marion; and five sisters: Pearl Elkins of Buncombe, Sylvia Sharp and Maldetta Ausbrooks, both of Michigan, Pauline Hester of Vienna and Lurla Kelly of Mississippi. Preceded by one son, three brothers and one sister.
ELLISON, Elmer; b: 12Jun1903, Greene Co., Il.; d: 31Jul1982, Carrollton, Il.; bu: Carrollton, Il.; m: 1) Almeda Conrad in 1927; and 2) Lillian Hamilton in 1935 (places not stated); fa: Harvey Ellison; mo: Maude Lee; 2nd wife preceded in death in 1973. A resident of Jerseyville, Il. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Lois Newbanks of Redlands, Calif.; two grandsons; two g-granddaughters; two sisters: Mildred Voiles of Carrollton and Doris Little of Roxanna; and two brothers: Major Ellison of Bluffs and Harvey J. Ellison of Belleville.
ELLISON, James, Rev.; b: 6Mar1898, Richmond, Ky.; d: 16Mar1988, Sterling, Il.; bu: Erie, Il.; m: Mildred Blair on 28Dec1927 in Moline, Il.; fa & mo: (not stated). A resident of Erie, Il. Survived by his wife; the following children: Joyce Robison of Hermosa Beach, Calif., Ruth Finnicum of Prophetstown, Loretta Dearing of La Porte, Tex., Mary of Lyndon, James of East Moline, Paul of Fairfax, Va., Floyd of Seattle, Wash., and Calvin of Prophetstown; 27 grand and 15 g-grandchildren; a brother: S. M. Ellison of Moline; and several nieces and nephews in this area. [Relatives attending from this ar4ea were: Mr.& Mrs. Wilbur Coats of Winchester, Herschel Carriger, Flora Andrews of Chapin and Mrs. & Mrs. Bill Grimsley of Wood River.]
ELLISON, Mary Ellen (Kindle); b: 25Aug1900, Pike Co., Il.; d: 4Jun1976, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Samuel Taylor Cemetery, Rockport, Il.; m: Dewey Ellison (date and place not stated); mo: Ida Klise. Husband preceded I death in June, 1969. A resident of Rockport, Il. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Erma Blackledge of Rockport; two sons: Michael of Rockport and Ernest of Kinderhook; a sister: Mrs. Etta Galloway of Truxton, Mo.; a brother: Nick Kindle of Louisiana, Mo.; four grandchildren; and one g-grandchild.
ELLISON, Mildred (Blair); b: (date not stated), Canton, Il.; d: 8Mar1990, Morrison, Il.; bu: Erie, Il.; m: Rev. James Ellison on 28Dec1927 in Moline, Il.; fa: Harley Blair; mo: Flora Walker. Husband preceded in death 11Mar1988. A former resident of Glasgow, Il.; was 81 years of age at death. Survived by four daughters: Joyce Robinson of Hermosa Beach, Calif., Ruth Finnicum of Prophetstown, Loretta Dearing of La Porte, Tex., and Mary Francis of Lyndon; four sons: James of East Moline, Paul of Fairfax, Va., Floyd of San Diego, Calif., and Calvin of Prophetstown; 27 grand and 16 g-grandchildren; a g-step-grandson; five sisters: Madeline Carriger of Winchester, Winifred Suter of Erie, Lois Cole of San Bernardino, Calif., Dorothy Hawkins of Roodhouse and Eldora Grimsley of Wood River; and three brothers: Robert of Keystone Heights, Fla., and Howard and James, both of Erie; and several nieces and nephews in this area. Preceded by a sister: Pauline Hester of Glasgow); and a brother: Eugene Blair of St. Louis.
ELLSWORTH, Harry Edward; b: 25Nov1918, Harsco, Mo.; d: 16Jan1993, Keokuk, Iowa; bu: Montrose, Iowa; m: Kathleen Norris on 15Sep1946 in Quincy, Il.; fa: Harry James Ellsworth; mo: Melvina Whitaker. A resident of Montrose, Iowa. Survived by his wife; one sons: Richard, at home; one sister: Gretta Carr of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews, including Sharon Dobson of Murrayville. Preceded by one sister: Helen Sutton.
ELLSWORTH, Zelma V. (Kund); b: 1Feb1895, Exeter, Il.; d: 1Jul1992, Barry, Il.; bu: Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry, Il.; m: Cloyd Ellsworth on 6Mar1911 in Hannibal, Mo.; fa: William Kund; mo: Amelia Weiss. Husband preceded in death 13Oct1963. A resident of Barry, Il. Survived by two daughters: Marjorie Cammire and Dorothy Fesler, both of Kinderhook; four grand, 12 g-grand and 12 g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by one son: Loren "Shorty" Ellsworth; two brothers; and five sisters.
ELMORE, Alma (Evans); b: 28Sep1905, Murrayville, Il.; d: 24Dec1988, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Robert T. Elmore on 18Jun1927 in Jacksonville, Il.; fa: David Evans; mo: Mary Wild. Survived by her husband; one daughter: Mrs. Gilbert (Donna) Colwell of Jacksonville; a granddaughter: Diane Colwell Christensen of Fulton; two grandsons: Mike Colwell and Davis Colwell, both of Jacksonville; several g-grandchildren; a sister: Pearl Kolder of Oceanside, Calif.; a brother: Carl Evans of Roodhouse; and a number of nieces and nephews. Preceded by one brother: Roy.
ELMORE, Anna C. "Peggy" (Rawlings); b: 11May1936, Franklin, Il.; d: 17Dec1986, Urbana, Il.; bu: Monticello, Il.; m: Gene Elmore on 30Jun1956 in Franklin, Il.; fa: Carl Rawlings; mo: Alice Fanning. A resident of Monticello, Il.; formerly of Franklin, Il. Survived by her husband; her mother; one son: Tony Elmore of Springfield; one daughter: Teri Elmore of New York City, N.Y.; two brothers: David Rawlings of Franklin and Harry Rawlings of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.; four sisters: Louis Fuller of Roswell, N.M., Mary Ellen Hindahl of Apache Junction, Arizona, Flossie Evans of Pekin and Rita Hollingsworth of Logansport, Indiana.
ELMORE, Denzil E. "Red"; b: 1Feb1910, Greenfield, Il.; d: 13Dec1986, Beardstown, Il.; bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, Il.; m: Virlia L. Heath on 4Oct1939 in Bowling Green, Mo.; fa: Clarence Elmore; mo: Sylvia Cummins. A former resident of Chandlerville. WWII vet. Survived by his wife; a son: Gordon of Beardstown; one brother: Mervin of Mt. Sterling; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by one brother.
ELMORE, Grady W., Sr.; b: 27Feb1910, Allendale, Ky.; d: 11Sep1986, Greensburg, Ky.; bu: Old Salem Cemetery; m: Velma Stephens on 20Jun1933 in Springfield, Il; fa: Cordial Elmore; mo: Ella Marcum. A resident of rural New Berlin, Il. Survived by his wife; a son: G. Wesley Elmore, Jr. of New Berlin; four daughters: Mrs. Robert (Evelyn) Fulton of New Berlin, Mrs. Gary (Donna) Ogden of Shelbyville, Mrs. Dennis (Patricia) Bartel of Springfield; nine grandchildren; a brother: George Lewis of Orlando, Fla.; two sisters: Anna Mary Nichols of Loami and Jeanetta Wear of White Hall. Preceded by two grandsons.
ELMORE, Helen Parneta (Huff); b: 8Aug1920, Rockbridge, Il.; d: 3May1994, Carrollton, Il.; bu: Witt Cemetery, Rockbridge, Il.; m: Raymond Elmore on 5Jul1941 in St. Charles, Mo.; fa: Eberly Huff; mo: Ethel Gary. Husband preceded in death in August, 1981. A resident of Jerseyville, Il. Survived by her stepmother: Margaret Huff of Carrollton; one daughter: Linda Jones of Rochester, N.Y.; one sister: Ruby Rathgeber of Carrollton; one grandson; and three g-grandchildren. Preceded by her parents; one brother: Winston Huff; and one sister: Jessie Rives.
ELMORE, Howard L.; b: 25Dec1910, northwest of Greenfield, Il.; d: 7Feb1996, Greenville, Il.; bu: Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield, Il.; m: 1) Mae C. Patterson on 28Feb1932; and 2) Una Frazier on 12Apr1974 (places not stated); fa: Ezra Elmore; mo: Lettie Stansfield. 1st wife preceded in death 18Jan1969. Survived by his wife of Walkersvile, Md.; a son: Howard N. (wife, Judy) Elmore of Greenville; one daughter: Nancy (husband, Bryon) Witt of Springfield; one step-son: Leroy (wife, Ellen) Frazier of Walkersville, Md.; two grandsons; two step-granddaughters; one niece; one nephew and several cousins. Preceded by one sister: Ilah Overbey.
ELMORE, Julius; b: 27Jan1898, Greene Co., Il.; d: 3May1983, Beardstown, Il.; bu: Beardstown, Il.; m: Ruth Bell on 24May1930 in Davenport, Iowa; fa: Jesse Elmore; mo: Elizabeth Waltrip. Survived by his wife; three sons: Cleon of Peoria; Rodney of Kansas City, Mo.; and Jack of Peoria; one daughter: Sallee Prieto of Grand Rapids, Mich.; one sister: Henrietta Shaw of Medora; 13 grandchildren; one g-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by two brothers and three sisters.
ELMORE, Mervin Henry; b: 8Sep1913, Greenfield, Il.; d: 24Aug1996, Rushville, Il.; bu: Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, Calif.; fa: Clarence Elmore; mo: Sylvia Cummins. A resident of Mt. Sterling, Il. WWII Navy vet. Survived by his companion: Janie B. Carson of Mt. Sterling; one son: Fred L. Elmore of Peoria; and one granddaughter. Preceded by two brothers: Keith and Denzil Elmore.
ELMORE, Robert L.; b: 7Oct1920, Kane, Il.; d: 21Mar1989, Kane, Il.; bu: Kane, Il.; m: Marjorie Giberson on 9Jun1943 in St. Louis, Mo.; fa: John Elmore; mo; Vesta Reno. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Vicki Jones-Norton of South Roxanna; a son: Robert Elmore, Jr. of Minneapolis, Minn.; and four granddaughters. Preceded by a sister: Georgia Allen.
ELMORE, Robert T.; b: 9Dec1906, Hardinburg, Ky.; d: 20Feb1990, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Anna Alma Evans on 18Jun1927 (place not stated): fa: Owen Elmore; mo: Effie A. Wilson. Wife preceded in death 24Dec1988. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Gilbert (Donna) Colwell of Jacksonville; three grandchildren: Mike Colwell and David Colwell, both of Jacksonville, and Diane Christensen of Fulton; several; g-grandchildren; and a brother: Bill Elmore of Creve Coeur. Preceded by a brother and a sister.
ELMORE, Virginia M. (Hance); b: 13Mar1922, Beardstown, Il.; d: 29Aug1995, Port Richey, Fla.; bu: Beardstown, Il.; ;m: Burl Elmore (date and place not stated); fa: Ralph Hance; mo: Jessie Gossage. Survived by her husband; two sisters: Louise Smith of Muncie, Ind., and Peggie Beaty of Smyrna, Tenn.
ELMORE, Virlia L. (Heath); b: 7Dec1907, Cass Co., Il.; d: 20Apr1995, Beardstown, Il.; bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, Il.; m: Denzil Elmore on 4Oct1939 in Bowling Green, Mo.; fa: Robert Heath; ;mo: Cynthia Taylor. Husband preceded in death 13Dec1986. Survived by a son: Gordon Elmore of Beardstown; one niece: Vivian O'Brien of Jacksonville; and several cousins. Preceded by two brothers: Harrison and Tom Heath; two sisters: Mildred Heath and Georgia Hammer; and one half-sister: Lou Decker.
ELSOME, Dee; b: 9Jan1900, New London, Iowa; d: 8Mar1978. Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; fa: Thomas Elsome; mo: Sarah (surname not stated). Survived by two brothers: Charles Elsome of Westboro, Wisc., and Russell Elsome of Galena, Kansas; a sister-in-law: Mrs. Effie Elsome; several nieces and nephews, including Tom Elsome of Jacksonville. Preceded about a year and a half ago by her brother: Donald Elsome.
ELSOME, Donald D.; b: 10Sep1912, New London, Iowa; d: 27Sep1976, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; fa: 1) Faye Shelton (date and place not stated); and 2) Effie Homerding in July, 1946 (place not stated); fa: Thomas Elsome; mo: Sarah Dameron. 1st wife preceded in death. Survived by his wife; a son: Tomm Elsome (by his first marriage) of Jacksonville; twp step-children: William Homerding of Big Rapids, Mich., and Mrs. Joe (Doris) Wahl of Springfield; six grand and five g-grandchildren; two brothers: Charles West Burrough, Wisc., and Russell of Galena, Kansas; and a sister: Miss Dee Elsome of Jacksonville.
ELSNER, David H. "Ike"; b: 25Feb1925, Alton, Il.; d; 4Oct1990, Springfield, Il.; bu: Berlin Cemetery; m: Helen Pratt on 17Apr1954 (place not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). A resident of rural New Berlin, Il.; formerly of Riverton. WWII vet. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Stanley (Vida) Gentry of New City and Mrs. Gary (Sharon) Willhoit of Springfield; three sons: Rollie Elsner of Grand Rapids, Mich., Greg Elsner and David Hundley, both of Springfield; three grandchildren; one sister: Margie Pratt of New Berlin; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by one brother: Warren.
ELSTEN, Doris H. (Bishop); b: 1Oct1899 (place not stated); d: 11Sep1976, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Gillham Cemetery, near Winchester, Il.; m: Charles Elsten (date and place not stated); fa: Sherman Bishop; mo: Fannie Dickens. Husband preceded in death. A resident of Bluffs, Il. Survived by three nephews: Bernard, Bill and Russell Bishop, all of Moline.
ELSTON, Arthur L.; b: 1Sep1911, Osco, Il.; d: 10Jan1992, Kewanee, Il.; bu: Oakwood Cemetery, Geneseo, Il.; m: Helen A. VanDevoorde on 6Jan1965, Kewanee, Il.; fa: Jacob L. Elston; mo: Mamie Mary Taylor. Survived by his wife; three daughters: Lila Rae Soelter of Dallas, Tex., Ardith Loraine Akins of Ft. Worth, Tex., and Linda A. Elston of Concord; one step-daughter: Eileen Mahany of Lafayette; 10 grand and 12 g-grandchildren. Preceded by four brother and one sister.
ELSTON, Burnell; b: 11Nov1916, Tower Hill, Il.; d: 29Apr1994, Jacksonville, IL.; bu: (not stated); m: Mary Purtilar (date and place not stated); fa: Joseph Bluford Elston; mo: Della Easton. Wife preceded in death. A resident of Bluffs, IL. WWII Navy vet. Survived by the following brothers and sisters: Joe Elston of Rochester, Delbert Elston of Pawnee, Retha Kohl of rural Mechanicsburg, Opal White of Edinburg and Jenny Wood of Booneville Miss. Preceded by two brothers and one sister.
ELY, Jane (Foreman); b: (not stated); d: 5Jan1981, Pekin, Il.; bu: Blue River Cemetery, near Milton, Il.; m: Walter C. Ely (date and place not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). Lived in Chicago until death of her husband, then lived in Morton, Il. the last 15 years; was 90 years of age at death. Survived by two nieces by marriage: Mrs. W. Raymond Davidson of Jacksonville and Mrs. E. Vincent Davidson of Springfield; and a nephew: Donald Foreman of Morton.
EMBERTON, Scott; b: 22Feb1968, Beardstown, Il.; d: 22Apr1992, Beardstown, Il.; bu: Beardstown, Il.; fa: Joe Emberton; mo: Amelia Icenogle. Survived by his father of Lehigh, Fla.; his mother: Amelia Cope of Cordova; his great-grandfather: Roy Baldwin of Beardstown; his grandmother: Anabell Smith of Beardstown; one sister: Janet Emberton of Clayton; one brother: Jason Ruyle of South Carolina; and two half-brothers: Eddie and Britain Emberton, both of Lehigh, Fla.
EMBODY, Daniel; b: 6Aug1910, Dixon, Il.; d: 19Sep1977, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: 1) Mabel Edith Lindsay (date and place not stated); and 2) Clara Birnbaum on 16May1970 in Springfield, Il.; fa: Frederick Embody; mo: Christina Siemens. 1st wife preceded in death 7Aug1944. Survived by his wife; the following children: Carolyn and Connie Embody, both of Joliet, David Embody of Athens, Alabama Richard Embody of Carterville; three grandchildren. Preceded by his parents.
EMBREE, Arthur E.; b: 7Jul1907, Virginia, Il.; d: 14Jul1976, Springfield, Il.; bu: Beardstown, Il.; m: Clenneay Sullivan in 1935 at Beardstown, Il.; fa: Thomas Embree; mo: Ella Fluckey. A resident of Beardstown, Il. Survived by his wife; two sisters: Nellie Lewis of Beardstown and Dorothy Wheeler of Dixon.
EMBREE, Clenneay (Sullivan); b: 11Dec1907, Clayton, Il.; d: 7Oct1987, Beardstown, Il.; bu: Beardstown, Il.; m: Arthur E. Embree in Virginia, Il. (date not stated); fa: Daniel Sullivan; mo: Ona Smith. Husband preceded in death in 1976. Survived by one sister: Mary Nance of Beardstown; and several nieces and nephews, including Ron Nance of California. Preceded by her parents and two sisters.
EMBREE, Vera I. (Akers); b: 15Feb1909, Clayton, Il.; d: 11Apr1996, Quincy, Il.; bu: Pleasant View Cemetery, near Camp Point, Il.; m: Lloyd Ray Embree (date and place not stated); fa: William Akers; mo: Mary VonHolt. Husband preceded in death in 1968. A resident of the Brighton Pavilion, Quincy; formerly of the Clayton and Camp Point area. Survived by one daughter: Leota Stay of Quincy; four sons: Ray Embree and John Embree, both of Quincy, Lloyd Embree, Jr. of Westmont and Gary Embree of Jacksonville; 19 grand and several g-grandchildren. Preceded by eight children; one grandson; three brothers; and one sister.
EMERICK, Alfred "Bud"; b: 8May1911, Schuyler Co., Il.; d: 9Jun1982, Rushville, Il.; bu: Palm Cemetery, Rushville, Il.; fa: Edward Emerick; mo: Menta Howard. WWII Army vet. Survived by his mother; two brothers: Edward Emerick and Harlan Emerick, both of Rushville; and four sisters: Mrs. Vivian Gillenwater and Mrs. Ruth Pryor, both of Rushville, Mrs. Mary Gillenwater of Colchester and Irene Emerick of Peroia.
EMERICK, Alta F. (Clements); b: 2Aug1901, Schuyler Co. Il.; d: 11Feb1988, Rushville, Il.; bu: Rushville, Il.; km: Carl Emerick on 21Feb1925 in Schuyler Co., Il.; fa: William Clements; mo: Lucy A. Cunningham. Husband preceded in death 24Aug1970. Survived by two sons: Norman D. and Roger W., both of Rushville; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three g-grandsons; and one brother: Esta Clements of Dixon. Preceded by one son: Donald; two brothers; and two sisters.
EMERICK, Dorothy (Ater); b: 14Feb1924, Beardstown, Il.; d: 27May1990, Arenzville, Il; bu: Beardstown, Il.; m: Cecil Emerick on 11May1940 in New London, Mo.; fa: Frank Ater; mo: Velma Wheatley. Survived by her husband; two sons: Cecil R. of Bessemer, Ala., and Roger Dale of Seattle, Wash.; one daughter: Ruth Ann VanCleve of New Berlin; 11 grandchildren; one g-grandchild; two sisters: Sandra Ater of Springfield and Norma Schwalb of Beardstown; one brother: Dale Ater of Riverton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by a son: Ronnie.
EMERICK, Edith E. (Boyles); b: 22Jan1898, Schuyler Co., Il.; d: 18Jan1990, Beardstown, Il.; bu: Rushville, Il.; m: William Jesse Emerick on 14Dec1938 in Palmyra, Mo.; fa: Daniel H. Boyles; mo: Grace Dettra. Husband preceded in death 5Mar1962. A resident of Rushville, Il. Survived by a sister: Esther Thompson of Peoria; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by two sisters.
EMERICK, Edward "Doll"; b: 6Mar1923, Schuyler Co., Il.; d: 5Oct1985, Rushville, Il.; bu: Palm Cemetery, west of Rushville, Il.; fa: Edward Emerick; mo: Menta Howard. Survived by four sisters: Mrs. Jack (Ruth) Pryor and Mrs. Vivian Gillenwater, both of Rushville Irene Emerick of Peoria and Mrs. Mary Gillenwater of Colchester; and a brother: Harlan of Rushville. Preceded by his parents; a brother; and a sister.
EMERICK, Harlan; b: 7Mar1913, Rushville, Il.; d: 30Dec1996, Olney, Il.; bu: Palm Cemetery, west of Rushville, Il.; fa: Edward Emerick; mo: Menta Howard. A resident of West Salem; formerly of Rushville. WWII Army vet. Survived by four sisters: Vivian Gillenwater and Ruth Pryor, both of Rushville, Irene Emerick of Peoria and Mary Gillenwater of Macomb. Preceded by two bothers: Alfred and Edward; and a sister: Bertie Pelton.
EMERICK, Harold E.; b: 6Oct1916, Beardstown, Il.; d: 29Dec1983, Beardstown, Il.; bu: Beardstown, Il.; m: Helen Aileen Virgin on 4Oct1937 in New London, Mo.; fa: Minor A. Emerick; mo: Bell Stanley. A resident of Arenzville, Il. Survived by his wife; three sons: Donald E. of Mt. Sterling, Alvin of Peoria and Duane of Havana; and a daughter: Mrs. Peggy Eblin of Pekin, Ind.; seven grand and three g-grandchildren; a brother: Cecil of Arenzville; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by a daughter-in-law; three sisters; and two brothers.
EMERICK, Menta (Howard); b: 1Jun1888, Brown Co., Il.; d: 5Mar1985, Rushville Il.; bu: Palm Cemetery, west of Rushville, Il.; m: Edward Emerick in February, 1908 in Quincy, Il.; fa: James Howard; mo: Sarah J. Vincent. Husband preceded in death in 1931. Survived by two sons: Harlan Emerick and Edweard Emerick, both of Rushville; four daughters: Mrs. Vivian Gillenwater and Mrs. Ruth Pryor, both of Rushville, Mrs. Mary Gillenwater of Colchester and Miss Irene Emerick of Peoria; five grand and 11 g-grandchildren. Preceded by a daughter: Bertie Pelton; a son: Alfred; four brothers; and four sisters.
EMERICK, Nancy L. (Bowman); b: 24May1942, Beardstown, Il.; d: 14Dec1985, Springfield, Il.; bu: Beardstown, Il.; m: Donald E. Emerick on 22Nov1958 in Arkansas; fa: Virgil Bowman; mo: Florence Tucker. A resident of Mt. Sterling, Il. Survived by her mother of Beardstown; two daughters: Mrs. Kevin (Tamra) Grafton of Rushville and Mrs. Michael (Lorie) Metzger of Mt. Sterling; a brother: Virgil Bowman, Jr. of Beardstown; six sisters: Mrs. Delores Goran, Mrs. Ora (Betty) Ballard, Mrs. Robert (Donna) Campbell, Mrs. Dennis (Susan) Kirkham, Mrs. Harry (Cindy) Crook, all of Beardstown, and Mrs. Louis (Linda) Lyons of Easton, Kansas; and three grandchildren. Preceded by her father and a brother.
EMERICK, Virginia "Squeaky"; b: 4Jan1960, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 25Apr1985, Beardstown, Il.; bu: Beardstown, Il.; fa: Harold Dwane Emerick; mo: Dorothy May Coats. Survived by her father of Havana; two sons: Timothy Joseph and Ezekial David, both at home; one brother: Tim Emerick of Havana; a paternal grandmother: Aileen Emerick of Mt. Sterling; and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. Preceded by her mother, paternal grandfather and maternal grandparents.
EMERSON, Helen (Fawkner); b: (date not stated), Jacksonville, Il.; d: 1Jan1988, West Roxbury, Mass.; bu: (not stated); m: Thayer M. Emerson (date and place not stated); fa: Fred Fawkner; mo: Daisy (surname not stated). Husband preceded in death. Survived by a son, a daughter and four granddaughters.
EMERY, Danny Lee; b: 30Apr1966, Springfield, Il.; d: 28Jul1988, southwest of Modesto, Il.; bu: Oak Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Il.; fa: Billy Emery; mo: Betty Combs. A resident of Modesto. Survived by his parents; three brothers: David of rural Franklin and Richard and Tom of Modesto; his paternal grandmother: Edna Emery of Modesto; his maternal grandmother: Chloe Combs of Standard City, Il.; and several aunts and uncles.
EMERY, Jane Moore; b: 20Jul1894, Sodus, Mich.; d: 15Sep1989, Winchester, Il.; bu: Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Mich.; m: 1) James Alvin Moore; and 2) Victor Emery (dates and places not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). Both husbands preceded in death. Survived by two sons: the Rev. Norman Moore of Kane and Arnold Moore of Oceanside, Calif.; six grand and 14 g-grandchildren. Preceded by a daughter; two sisters; and a brother.
EMERY, Virgil S.; b: 12Jun1900, Wayne Co., Il.; d: 28Mar1984, Springfield, Il.; bu: Oak Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Il.; m: Edna Stratton on 2Nov1921 in Ellsinore, Mo.; fa: Latham Emery; mo: Sarah Jane (surname not stated). A resident of Modesto, Il. Survived by his wife; three daughters: Helen Lucile Poore of Collinsville, Eola May James of Belleville and Irene Murphy of Modesto; four sons: Edman Emery of Girard and Bob G. Emery, Billy R. Emery and Jerry A. Emery, all of Modesto; 30 grand and 30 g-grandchildren. Mr. Emery was the last of his immediate family.
EMMETT, Erma Beard (Lowe); b: 24Oct1906, Merrimac, Ky.; d: 17Jun1995, Virginia, Il.; bu: Pleasant Plains, Il.; m: 1) Joseph Beard on 29Dec1926 in Merrimac, Il.; and 2) Robert Emmkett on 22Jan1944 in Springfield, Il.; fa: Norman Lowe; mo: Birdie Cox. 1st husband preceded in death in 1941; 2nd in 1976. A resident of Virginia; formerly of Pleasant Plains and Ashland. Survived by five daughters: Evelyn Staber, Mrs. Gene (Bernice) Henley and Mrs. James (Maxine) Foster, all of Springfield, Gladys Witman of Langhorne, Pa., and Mrs. William (Lorene) Ratliff of Ashland; 25 grand, 50 g-grand and five g-g-grandchildren; three brothers: James Lowe of Springfield, Clyde Lowe of Iota and William Lowe of Kentucky; three sisters: Lucille Ortman of Taylorville, Ruth Shehorn of Springfield and Mary Kern of Springfield; several nieces and nephews. Preceded by an infant daughter: Leona; one granddaughter; one brother: Elrod "Doc" Lowe; and one sister: Marie Russell.
EMMONS, Albert Phillip; b: 22Jul1913, Neeleyville, Il.; d: 2Aug1988, Tulsa, Okla.; bu: (not stated); m: Mildred Pugh in 1960 in Alton, Il.; fa: William Harry Emmons; mo: Laura Hullinger. A resident of Bowling Green, Mo.; formerly of Scott Co., Il. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Jeannie Stevens of Wood River and Cheryl of Alton; a son: Darrel of Tacoma, Wash.; three grandchildren; and four brothers: Leroy of Alton Dale of Bunker Hill, Harry of Woodville, Miss., and Delbert of Brighton. Preceded by a brother: Harold; and a sister: Ruth Hart.
EMMONS, Charles; b: (not stated); d: 9Jan1979, Dover, Ky.; bu: Maysville, Ky. aarea; m: Blanche (surname and date/place of marriage not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). A former Concord, Il. resident; was 54 years of age at death. Survived by his wife; three children: Tony, at home, Jeannette Thomas of Dover, Ky., and Sue Swago of Summons, Il.; 5 grandchildren; a brother: Archie Redmond of Cincinnati, Ohio; and a sister: Mrs. Larry (Sally) Mehrhoff of Carrollton.
EMMONS, Edyll May (Mullens); b: 17Jul1896, Merritt, Il.;d: 30May1991, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: Sherman Emmons on 4Mar1914 (place not stated); fa: Leroy Mullens; mo: Henrietta Manes. Husband preceded in death. A resident of Winchester, Il. Preceded in death by three foster children she raised; two brothers: Chester and Floyd Mullens; two sisters: Hazel Stringer and Fern; three step-sisters; and one step-brother.
EMMONS, Harold F.; b: 5Jun1907, Scott Co., Il.; d: 15Jan1984, Quincy, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: Marie Beatrice Emmons on 16Oct1928 in Kentucky; fa: Harry Emmons; mo: Louella Hullinger. Wife preceded in death in 1978. A resident of Tioga; formerly of Medora and Scott Co., Il. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Betty Langford of Tioga and Mrs. Dolores Clark of Medora; four grand and two g-grandchildren; five brothers: Albert of Bowling Green, Mo., Harry of the state of Louisiana, Leroy of Godfrey, William Dale of Bunker Hill, and Delbert of Brighton; and a sister: Ruth Varble of Winchester. Preceded by an infant brother.
EMMONS, Helen (Servoss); b: 9Dec1912, Havana, Il.; d: 1Sep1991, Havana, Il.; bu: Laurel Hill Cemetery, Havana, Il.; m: Claude W. Emmons on 26Dec1931 in Forest City, Il.; fa: Harold G. Servoss; mo: Elva R. Duff. Husband preceded in death 30Jun1974. A resident of Havana, Il. Survived by one nephew: Robert Dalton of Jacksonville; and one niece: Dorothy J. Long of Jacksonville.
EMMONS, Marie Beatrice (Emmons); b: 9Aug1908, Illinois; d: 2Jun1978, Medora, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: Harold Emmons on 16Oct1928 in Kentucky; fa: John Emmons; mo: Ada Burkham. A resident of Medora, Il. Survived by her husband; two children: Mrs. Betty Mayfield of Quincy and Mrs. Dolores Clark of Medora; four grand and two g-grandchildren; a sister: Mrs. Mildred Layton of Alton; and a brother: Paul Emmons of Godfrey. Preceded by a sister.
EMMONS, Opal (Stauffer); b: 17May1902, Time, Il.; d: 7Sep1994, Brighton, Il.; bu: Green Pond Cemetery, near Pearl, Il.; m: James Emmons on 22Jul1930 (place not stated); fa: Henry James Stauffer; mo: Rebecca Jane Welty. Husband preceded in death in July, 1971. A resident of Brighton; formerly of Glasgow. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Preceded by two brothers; Harry Stauffer and Roy Stauffer; and two sisters: Laura Lacey and Bertha Lane.
EMMONS, Raymond "Bud"; b: 28Oct1916, Exeter, Il.; d: 22Mar1984, New Port Richey, Fla.; bu: Historical Cemetery, Elfers, Fla.; m: Elizabeth Owings (date and place not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). WWII Navy vet. Survived by his wife; two sons: Robert Lee of Atlanta, Ga., and Richard Owning of New Port Richey, Fla.; and two grandsons.
EMMONS, Robert Lee; b: 28Aug1893, Guthrie, Mo.; d: 22Dec1991, Decatur, Il.; bu: Macon County Memorial Park Cemetery, Harristown, Il.; m: Ruth Caldwell in 1923 (place not stated); fa: William Emmons; mo: Dora Belle (surname not stated). A resident of Decatur, Il. WWI Marine vet. Survived by one son: Robert W. (wife, Nina) Emmons of Decatur; two daughters: Mrs. Mort (Doris Jean) Haskell of Cambria, Calif., and Mrs. Wilbur (Marjorie) Smith of Hazelwood, Mo.; nine grand and eight g-grandchildren; and one sister: Dora Bolen of Jacksonville.
EMMONS, Vera O. (Highfill); b: 4Feb1918, Macon Co., Il.; d: 21Apr1992, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: William Giles Emmons on 22Apr1961 in Jacksonville, Il.; fa: Roscoe Highfill; mo: Edna Oliver. Husband preceded in death 12Dec1970. Survived by a step-daughter: Vivian Emmons of Jacksonville; two step-sons: Wendell and Allen, both of Jacksonville; one grandson; two sisters: Pauline Wyatt of White Hall and Betty Jouett of Wickenburg, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by two brothers: Weldon and Eugene.
EMORY, Mynn M. (Yelton); b: 16Sep1891, Chrisman, Il.; d: 8Nov1984, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Crow Hill Cemetery, Ridge Farm, Il.; m: Guy Emory on 16Mar1914 in Decatur, Il.; fa: Charles Yelton; mo: Ruth Fayer. Husband preceded in death. A resident of Jacksonville; formerly of Georgetown. Survived by one daughter: Mrs. Al (Ruth Mary) Miller of Jacksonville; two grandchildren: Michael A. Miller of Jacksonville of Gainsville, Fla., and Jackie H. Krueger of Fox Lake, Il.; and five g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by three brothers and one sister.
EMPSON, Edna M. (Schulz); b: 8Apr1897, Springfield, Ohio; d: 24Aug1995, Mt. Morris, Il.; bu: Taylor Cemetery, Dakota City, Neb.; m: Carl Ivan Empson on 1Jul1916 in Shelby, Ohio; fa: Frederick W. Schulz; mo: Augusta W. Laemmert. Husband preceded in death. Survived by two sons: David L. Empson of Hastings, Neb., and Charles F. (wife, Penelope) Empson of Glendale, Ariz.; one daughter: Mrs. James Nicholson of Oregon, Il.; eight grand and 15 g-grandchildren. Preceded by one son: Carl, Jr.; one daughter: Ruth Pettit; one brother and one sister.
EMRICK, Harry; b: 17Oct1905, Valley City, Il.; d: 8Feb1978, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Griggsville, Il.; m: Vivian Dennis on 24Jul1929 in Pittsfield, Il.; fa: John Emirck; mo: Anne Curn. A resident of Valley City, Il. Survived by his wife; two sons: Harry Dale Emrick of Lewistown, Mo. and Roger D. Emrick of Griggsville; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
EMRICK, Mary Anne (Criley); b: 11Sep1937, East St. Louis, Il.; d: 22Dec1995, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Griggsville, Il.; m: Roger D. Emirck on 31Dec1955 in Griggsville, Il.; fa: john Criley; mo: Mary Elsie Wilson. A resident of Valley City, Il. Survived by her husband; two daughters: Mrs. Robert (Elizabeth) Spurgeon and Mrs. Robert (Brenda) Kennedy, both of Griggsville; one son: John Emrick of Griggsville, Il.; and seven grandchildren. Preceded by one grandson.
EMRICK, Ronald Lee, Sr.; b: 16Jun1942, Beardstown, Il.; d:30Mar1985, Pullman, Alabama; bu: Beardstown, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: Cecil Emrick; mo: Dorothy Ater. A resident of Bessemer, Ala.; formerly of Arenzville, Il. Army vet. Survived by two sons: Franklin Dale of Beardstown and Ronald Lee, Jr. of St. Louis, Mo.; his parents of Arenzville; a sister: Mrs. Fred (Ruth Ann) VanCleve of Alexander; two brothers: Cecil Ray of Bessemer, Ala. And Roger Dale of Seattle, Washington.
EMRICK, V. Irene (Walker); b: 29Jul1902, rural Chambersburg, Il.; d: 3Nov1987, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Griggsville, Il.; m: Larkin W. Emrick on 14Aug1919 in Pittsfield, Il.; fa: Henry Walker; mo: Nettie Parrick. Husband preceded in death 23Jun1969. A former resident of Griggsville, Il. Survived by one daughter: Susan Mitchell of Jacksonville; and one sister: Mrs. Stanley (Mary) England of East Moline. Preceded by two sisters: Zelma Leahr and Mildred Mitchell; and two brothers: Charles and Raymond Walker.
ENBYSK, Estella S. (Bourn); b: 29Apr1896, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 5May1988, Pendleton, Oregon; bu: Ebenezer Cemetery; m: 1) Glenn E. Standley on 10Dec1019 in Jacksonville, Il.; and 2) Thad A. Schields on 8Jan1946 in Effingham, Il.; and 3) Walter Enbysk on 9Nov1957 in Pendleton, Ore.; fa: William Bourn; mo: Mary M. Eilert. 1st husband preceded in death in 1936; 2nd in 1955; and 3rd in 1983. A resident of Pendleton, Ore.; formerly of Jacksonville, Il. Survived by two sons: Maynard B. Stanley of Pendleton, Ore., and Clarence Edward Standley of Santa Monica, Calif.; one sister: Dorothy Kessinger of Springfield; seven grand and 12 g-grandchildren.
ENDRIS, Elizabeth F. (Rieder); b: 13Feb1906, Canton, Miss.; d: 16Nov1990, Carlinville, Il.; bu: St. Martin's Cemetery, Farmersville, Il.; m: Otto L Endris on 17Oct1923 in Canton, Miss.; fa: Joseph Rieder; ;mo: Sophia Hasse. Husband preceded in death 23Apr1953. A resident of Modesto, Il. Survived by four daughters: Loretta Waggoner of Modesto, Florence Gleeson of Scarville, Iowa, Mary Esslinger of Springfield and Mildred Hayes of Dawson; two sons: Joseph Endris of Scarville, Iowa and Larry Endris of Escondido, Calif.; 22 grand and 27 g-grandchildren; and one g-g-grandchild; and one brother: Joseph Rieder of Hammond, Ind. Preceded by three brothers; one sister; and one g-g-grandson.
ENGEL, Eugene; b: 12Mar1923, Jerseyville, Il.; d: 5Aug1994, Roodhouse, Il.; bu; Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield, Il.; fa: Harold Engel; mo: Almeda McAdams. A resident of Roodhouse, Il. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; one son: Terry Engel of Mt. Sterling; one daughter: Marilyn Bertram of New Smyrna, Fla.; one brother: Dale Engel of Greenfield; on step-granddaughter; and two step-grandchildren. Preceded by one sister: Phyllis Engel.
ENGEL, Louis Henry, Jr..; b: 27Nov1909, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 6Nov1982, Scarborough, New York; bu: (not stated); m: 1) Viola Anne DeBerrienne; and 2) Mary J. Montgomery; and 3) Nina Phillips (dates/places not known); fa: Louis Henry Engel, Sr.; mo: Maude Leatitia Salyers. Survived by his wife; three sons: James, Thomas and Jonathan; and a sister: Helen Rankin.
ENGELBACH, Alice (Hebberd); b: 24Jun1906, La Crosse, Wisc.; d: 14Feb1995, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: (cremated); m: Dr. Friedrick Engelbach on 24Jun1929 (place not stated); fa: Edward Hebberd;; mo: Rachel Davis. Husband preceded in death 25Jul1982. Survived by three children: Christiane of Stone Mountain, Ga.., Elisabeth of Englewood, Colo., and Fred (wife, Barbara) of Portsmouth, N.H.; six grand and two g-grandchildren; and a brother: Arthur H. Hebberd of La Crosse, Wisc. Preceded by one daughter: Gretchen Engelbach.
ENGELBACH, Alice Margaret "Amy"; b: 27Aug1932, Ann Arbor, Mich.; d: 1Feb1984, Jacksonville, Il.; bu (cremated); fa: Dr. Friedrich Engelbach; mo: Alice Hebberd. Survived by her mother of Jacksonville; and the following brothers and sisters: Lt. Col. Fred Engelbach, USAF, Alconbury, England, Elisabeth Engelbach of Montreal, Canada, Mrs. Christine Barlow of Independence, Mo.; and an aunt and uncle: Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hart of Arenzville.
ENGELBACH, Friedrick; b: 15May1903, Arenzville, Il.; d: 25Jul1982, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: (body donated to medical science); m: Alice Hebberd on 24Jun1929 (place not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). Survived by his wife and four children: Alice Margaret (Amy) of Jacksonville, Friedrick, Jr., serving in the Air Force at Alconbury, England, Elisabeth of Cleveland, Ohio and Christiane Barlow of Buckner, Mo.; and six grandchildren.
ENGELBRECHT, Dorothy L. (Witte); b: 17Jul1899, Arenzville, Il.; d: 10Jan1981, rural Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Ebenezer Cemetery; m: Edward Engelbrecht on 19Apr1923 in Arenzville, Il.; fa: William H. Witte; mo: Sophia Roegge. Survived by her husband; three daughters: Mrs. Walter (Bernita) Kleinschmidt and Mrs. Elmer (Joyce) Kleinschmidt, both of Jacksonville, and Mrs. Leroy (Dorothy Mae) Mawson of Alhambra, Calif.; two sons: Donald of Arenzville and Dr. Robert Of Butte, Mont.; eight grand and five g-grandchildren; and a brother: Harold Witte of Arenzville. Preceded by three brothers and two sisters.
ENGELBRECHT, Edna Marie (Little); b: 10Dec1908, Bluffs, Il.; d: 28Jan1995, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, rural Bluffs, Il.; m: Aldo Engelbrecht on 20Feb1930 in Bluffs, Il.; fa: Rufus Little; mo: Lizzie Meier. Husband preceded in death. A resident of Bluffs, Il. Survived by one son: Larry Engelbrecht of Bluffs; and four grandchildren. Preceded by two sons: Melvin and Loren; one brother: L Clarence Little; and two sisters: Doris Little and Mildred Sandman.
ENGELBRECHT, Edward W.; b: 25Jun1895, Athens, Wisc.; d: 8Mar1986, Beardstown, Il.; bu: Ebenezer Cemetery; m: Dorothy L. Witte on 19Apr1923 in Arenzville, Il.; fa: Henry Engelbrecht; mo: Bertha Herman. Wife preceded in death 10Jan1981. A resident of rural Jacksonville, Il. Survived by two sons: Donald Engelbrecht of rural Arenzville and Dr. Robert Engelbrecht of Butte, Mont.; three daughters: Mrs. Walter (Bernita) Kleinschmidt and Mrs. Elmer (Joyce) Kleinschmidt, both of Jacksonville, and Mrs. Leroy (Dorothy Mae) Mason of Alhambra, Calif.; 8 grand and 8 g-grandchildren; and one sister: Mrs. Clara Hackbarth of Merrill, Wisc. Preceded by one brother and four sisters.
ENGELBRECHT, Loren H. "Zeke"; b: 17Apr1933, Bluffs, Il.; d: 19Nov1993, Buffs, Il.; bu: Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Bluffs, Il.; fa: Aldo Engelbrecht; mo: Edna Little. Vet. Survived by his mother; a brother: Larry Engelbrecht of Bluffs; and two nieces and two nephews. Preceded by a brother: Melvin.
ENGELBRECHT, Karl; b: 2Jul1920, Morgan Co., Il.; d: 4Jan1986, Danville, Il.; bu: Neelyville, Il.; m: Betty Tolle on 21Jan1945 in Neelyville, Il.; fa: August Engelbrecht; mo: Johanna Fargo. A resident of Bluffs, Il. WWII vet. Survived by his wife; three sons: Milburn of Beardstown, Denis of Versailles and James of Buffs; two brothers: Norman of Bluffs and Edwin of Jacksonville; one sister: Elam Ellerman of Bluffs; and five grandchildren. Preceded by one brother: Aldo.
ENGELBRECHT, Norman H.; b: 3Sep1910, rural Jacksonville, Il.; d: 22Jul1989, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Hillcrest Cemetery, Bluffs, Il.; m: Eleanor Marsh on 17Dec1938 in Ft. Madison, Iowa; fa: August Engelbrecht; mo: Johanna Fargo. A resident of Bluffs. Survived by his wife; two sons: Ronald of rural Rushville and Robert of rural Bluffs; a daughter: Mrs. Mike (Jean Ann) Crouse of Bluffs; a sister: Mrs. Paul (Alma) Ellerman of Bluffs; a brother: Edwin of Jacksonville; three grand and two g-grandchildren. Preceded by two brothers: Karl and Aldo.
ENGELMAN, Herman R.; b: 29Sep1905, Baylis, Il.; d: 26Nov1976, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Baylis, Il.; m: Marie Pine on 20Aug1942 in Quincy, Il.; fa: Albert Engelman; mo: Cora Pine. A resident of Baylis, Il. Survived by his wife; three step-daughters: Mrs. Eileen Aguilar of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Bette Klein of Loraine, Ohio and Mrs. Mardell Smith of Washington, D. C.
ENGELMAN, Marie Pine (Koenig); b: 15Nov1903, St. Louis, Mo.; d: 29Sep1993, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Baylis, Il.; m: 1) Walter M. Pine in 1921 at Pike Co., Il.; and 2) Herman R. Engelman in 1943 at Palmyra, Mo.; fa: Charles A. Koenig; mo: Pansy Lawson. Both husband preceded in death. A resident of Baylis, Il. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Frank (Betty) Kelin of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Mrs. Willie (Mardell) Smith of Fredericksburg, Va.; seven grand, three step-grand, 10 g-grand and seven step-great-grandchildren. Preceded by one daughter; Eileen Gill Aguilar; and three grandchildren.
ENGELMANN, Woodrow F. "Woody"; b: 20Oct1912, Baylis, Il.; d: 22May1996, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry, Il.; m: Esther L. Fitch on 18Jun1944 in Barry, Il.; fa: William F. Engelmann; mo: Minnie May Kaltschnee. Husband preceded in death 11Feb1971. A resident of Baylis, Il. Survived by one daughter: Carole Willett of Barry; three sons: Ed Stout of Clearwater, Fla., and Fred and David Engelmann, both of Baylis; one step-daughter: Peggy Jennings of Rosewood, Mo.; one step-son: Joe Stout of St. Louis, Mo.; five grand and two g-grandchildren; two sisters: Alberta Dimmitt of Sun City, Ariz., and Bertha Alexander of Austin, Tex.; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by two sisters.
ENGLAND, Ellsworth F. "Ice House"; b: 21Apr1923, Roodhouse, Il.; d: 11Apr1983, Roodhouse, Il.; bu: Fernwood Cemetery, Roodhouse, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: Frank England; mo: Nancy Lowder. WWII vet. Survived by his mother of White Hall; a son: Michael E. England of San Diego, Calif.; and a sister: Anna M. Hembrough of Palmyra.
ENGLAND, Lee; b: 23Apr1918, New Berlin, Il.; d: 22Aug1989, Detroit, Il.; bu: West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Il.; m: Nellie Collins on 17Sep1963 in Louisiana, Mo.; fa: Charles England; mo: Alta (surname not stated). Survived by his wife; two sons: Bob and Charles, both of Pittsfield; two daughters: Nancy Oberdahloff of Pittsfield and Shirley Waid of Detroit; and six grandchildren.
ENGLAND, Nancy Eunice (Lowder); b: 26Dec1899, Murrayville, Il.; d: 20Sep1984, White Hall, Il.; bu: Fernwood Cemetery, Roodhouse, Il.; m: Frank England on 20Jan1920 in Roodhouse, Il.; fa: Elmer Lowder; mo: Ann Schofield. Husband preceded in death 15Mar1954. A resident of Roodhouse, Il. Survived by a daughter: Anna M. Hembrough of Palmyra; four grand and three g-grandchildren; and a sister: Mrs. Minnie Worrell of Jacksonville. Preceded by a son: Ellsworth; one brother; and one grandchild.
ENGLAND, Nellie J. (Collins); b: 13Aug1924, Nebo, Il.; d: 19Nov1995, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Il.; m: Lee Edward England on 20May1949 in Louisiana, Mo.; fa: John Collins; mo: Etta Bigsby. Husband preceded in death 22Aug1989. Survived by two sons: Bobby England of Time and Charles England of Pittsfield; two daughters: Nancy Oberdahloff of Pittsfield and Shirley Weld of Griggsville; six grand and three g-grandchildren; one brother: Lyndle Collins of Pittsfield; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by twin granddaughters: Kimberly and Kristy Cookson; two sisters: Elizabeth Hargis and Rene Zumwalt; two brothers: Ernest and Frank Collins; and one nephew.
ENGLAND, Stephen Dean; b: 9May1956, White Hall, Il.; d: 1Sep1996, Winchester, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: Dianne Fletcher on 24Apr1987 in Chandlerville, Il.; fa: Thomas Louis England, Jr.; mo: Emily Jane Dawson. Survived by his wife; his mother of Roodhouse; two children: Ashley Nicole England and Stephen Louis England, both at home; a sister: Twilla Knight of Roodhouse; and several aunt, uncles and cousins. Preceded by his father.
ENGLAND, Ruby F. (Kelley); b: 10Sep1908, Manchester, Il.; d: 21Apr1987, Roodhouse, Il.; bu: Fernwood Cemetery, Roodhouse, Il.; m: Louis England (date and place not stated); fa: Guy Kelley; mo: Mary Copley. Husband preceded in death 11Feb1971. Survived by one son: Louis England of Roodhouse; four grandchildren; one sister: Irene Banker of Roodhouse; three nieces raised in the home: Tracy Banker of London, England, Denise Coffey of Roodhouse and Leah Townsend of Springfield. Preceded by one brother.
ENGLAND, Thomas L., Jr. "Louie"; b: 22Mar1927, Manchester, Il.; d: 8May1994, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Fernwood Cemetery, Roodhouse, Il.; m: 1) Lawanda Chamberlain Weyls in 1954 (place not stated); and 2)Emily Jane Dawson on 9Oct1965 in Roodhouse, Il.; fa: Thomas Louis England, Sr.; mo: Ruby Frances Kelley. 1st wife preceded in death 3Feb1957. A resident of Roodhouse. WWII Navy vet. Survived by his wife; two sons: Michael (wife, Dena) Weyls of Springfield and Stephen (wife, Diane) England of Winchester; two daughters: Judy Coy of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho and Twila Knight of Roodhouse; an aunt: Irene Banker of Roodhouse; and three grandchildren.
ENGLE, David; b: 4Mar1937, Millersburg, Il.; d: 10Jan1993, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; fa: Adam Engle; mo: Irene Jordan. A resident of Jacksonville, Il. (No survivors listed)
ENGLE, E. Lucile "Lou" (Miller); b: 19Oct1919, near Concord, Il.; d: 31May1986, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery; m: E. Paul Engle on 16Oct1943 in Jacksonville, Il.; fa: James A. Miller; mo: Lilly Mae Layel. Survived by her husband; a step-son: Paul R. Engle of rural Franklin; a grandson; Billy Engle of rural Franklin; a brother: Roy Miller of Washington, Ind.; three sisters: Mrs. Beulah McDanald of Oquawaka, Mrs. Ruby Fordyce of Washington, Ind., and Mrs. Opal Matthews of Springfield.
ENGLE, E. Paul; b: 19May1908 (place not stated); d: 15Nov1993, South Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, IL.; m: E. Lucille Miller on 16Oct1943 (place not stated); fa: Everett Engle; mo: Sylvia Paul. Wife preceded in death 31May1986. Survived by a son: Paul R. of Franklin; a grandson; and a niece. Preceded by a sister: Ruth.
ENGLES, Michael Jason; b: 11Jul1945, Rushville, Il.; d: 7Jun1993, Goreville, Il.; bu: West Side Cemetery, Versailles, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: Glen Everette Engles; mo: Nellie Rose Henderson. A resident of Marion; formerly of the Versailles and Rushville area. Vietnam War Army vet. Survived by a daughter: Bridget Lashbrook of Rushville; a brother: Glen Engles of Moro; and a sister: Diane Larson of Jacksonville, Il. Preceded by his parents.
ENGLES, Nellie R. (Henderson); b: 10Mar1924, Lonoke, Ark.; d: 10Feb1992, Rushville, Il.; bu: West Side Cemetery, Versailles, Il.; m: Glen Engles in 1943 in Medford, Ore.; fa: Walter Henderson; mo: Nora (Smith) Sailor. Husband preceded in death 30Dec1965. Survived by her mother of Lonoke, Ark.; two sons: Glen E. Engles of South Roxanna and Michael J. Engles of Marion; one daughter: Mary Dianne Larson of Rushville; 7 grand and 5 g-grandchildren; two brothers: Walter Henderson of Lonoke, Ark., and Roy Henderson of Conway, Ark.; and two sisters: Alva Lee Schoate of DeValls Bluffs, Ark., and Ruby Young of Carlisle, Ark. Preceded by one daughter: Brenda Lee Engles.
ENGLISH, Leona M. (Jordan); b: 8Jan1909, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 28Nov1988, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Il.; m: Wiley English (date and place not stated); fa: Walker Jordan; mo: Josephine Johnson. Husband preceded in death in 1971. A resident of Springfield; formerly of Jacksonville. Survived by two brothers: Walter and Lloyd Jordan of Jacksonville; two sisters: Leora Hamilton of Jacksonville and Helen J. Davis of Oakland, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.
ENGLISH, Dennis Patrick "Pat"; b: 29Dec1952, Morgan Co., Il.; d: 28Dec1976, Indianapolis, Indiana; bu: St. Bartholomew Cemetery, Murrayville, Il.; m: Barbara Jean Steele (date and place not stated); fa: Don English; mo: Mary Ellen Lonergan. A resident of Jacksonville, Il. Survived by his parents; his wife; and the following brothers and sister: Don Jr., Terry, Richard, Bruce and Mrs. Jack (Janet) Wood; and his maternal grandmother: Mrs. C. J. Lonergan of Murrayville.
ENGLISH, Don C., Sr.; b: 2Jul1916, Wentzville, Mo.; d: 11Jul1985, Springfield, Il.; bu: St. Bartholomew's Cemetery, Murrayville, Il.; m: Mary Ellen Lonergan on 2Oct1943 in Murrayville, Il.; fa: Charles Wesley English; mo: Ruth Watkins. A resident of Jacksonville, Il. WWII Navy vet. Survived by his wife; four sons: Don C., Jr. of Jacksonville, Terry and Rick of Murrayville, Bruce of Pensacola, Fla.; one daughter: Mrs. Jack (Janet) Wood of Jacksonville; 12 grandchildren; one sister: Mary Lee Just of St. Louis, Mo. Preceded in death by one son: Patrick in 1976.
ENGLUND, Dolly Avis Quigley (Greeley); b: 29Apr1910 (place not stated); d: 3Mar1985, Belvedere, Il.; bu: Sycamore, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: H arry Greeley; mo: Cora Crum. 1st husband preceded in death. A resident of Rockford; formerly of Arenzville. Survived by a daughter: Rosemary Cail of Belvedere; a son: George Quigley of DeKalb; eight grandchildren; two brothers: Harry Y. Greeley of Aurora and Clarence Greeley of Milwaukee, Wisc.; and two sisters: Rose Phelps of Aurora and Cynthia Rice of Watermon. Preceded by two brothers: George and Wilcox.
ENKE, Anna (Barth); b: 26Jun1888, Saxony, Germany; d: 26Jan1978, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: (not stated); fa: Otto Barth; mo: Bertha Dieterich. Husband preceded in death in 1966. A resident of Bluffs, Il. Survivors include several nieces and nephews in this area.
ENKE, Arthur; b: 27Nov1889, Scott Co. Il.; d: 7Mar1977, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Lutheran Church Cemetery, Neeleyville, Il.; m: Lydia Boehs (date and place not stated); fa: Frank Enke; mo: Dorothy Weaver. Wife preceded in death. A resident of Bluffs, Il. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Florence Whewell of Versailles; eight grandchildren and one g-grandchild. Preceded by two sons and a daughter.
ENKE, Merle (McAllister); b: 5Jun1899, Morgan Co., Il.; ;d: 2Jan1978, Joliet, Il.; bu: Oakland Cemetery, Meredosia, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: Thomas McAllister; mo: Lottie Hyde. A resident of Springfield, Il. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Richard (Marcella D.) Thompson of Springfield; two grand and five g-grandchildren. Preceded by a brother: Glen McAllister on 2Jan1977.
ENLOE, Anna B. (McPherson); b: 18Jun1885, Maniteau Co., Mo.; d: 3Oct1979, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Eldon Cemetery, Eldon, Mo.; m: Fred H. Enloe (date and place not stated); fa: Harland D. McPherson; mo: Roseanna P. (surname not stated). Husband preceded in death. Survived by three nieces. Preceded by a daughter: Mary Louise Enlose in 1975; and a number of brothers and sisters.
ENLOW, Helen J. (Kern); b: (date not stated), Springfield, Il.; d: 8Jun1978, Springfield, Il.; bu: Calvary Cemetery, Springfield, Il.; m: Lee F. Enlow in 1919 (place not stated); fa: Edward Kern; mo: Gertrude Schlosser. Was 79 years of age at death. Survived by her husband; two sons: Leo J., Sr. of Springfield and Edward of Milwaukee, Wisc.; and two daughters: Mary Frances Erdmann of Minneapolis, Minn. And Helen Catherine Schike of Anderson, Ind.; 16 grandchildren, including Father Leo J. Enlow, Jr., past of Our Savior in Jacksonville; six g-grandchildren; two sisters: Catherine Wilson and Marie Denk of Springfield; and two brothers: Edmund and Wilmer Kern, also of Springfield.
ENNEN, Grace V. (Jones); b: 6Mar1895, Mt. Sterling, Il.; d: 22Mar1984, Rushville, Il.; bu: Mt. Sterling, Il.; m: Hipp H. Ennen on 19May1929 in Mt. Sterling, Il.; fa: William James Jones; mo: Victoria Scherrer. Husband preceded in death in 1969. A resident of Mt. Sterling, Il. Survived by a sister: Mrs. Eva C. Miller and a sister-in-law: Alma Jones, both of Mt. Sterling. Preceded by two brothers and a sister.
ENNIS, Eva M. (Taylor); b: 21Feb1917, Waverly, Il.; d: 18Feb1995, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Waverly, Il.; m: Kenneth Ennis on 26Oct1947 in Springfield, Il.; fa: Arthur Taylor; mo: Irene Harford. A resident of Waverly, Il. Survived by her husband; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by three brothers: Otto, Claude and Eugene; a sister: Evelyn Pauline Hart; and an infant sister.
ENSELMAN, Oliver B.; b: 18Jun1893, Washington, Il.; d: 5Mar1990, Pontiac, Il.; bu: (not stated); m: Genevieve Strattan in August, 1919 in Wyoming, Il.; fa: Theodore Enselman; mo: Martha Alice Betz. Wife preceded in death 11May1973. A resident of Pontiac, Il. WWI Army vet. Survived by two sons: Theodore Enselman of Orland Park and Bruce Enselman of Allegan, Mich.; a daughter: Mary K. Haver of Marshall, Ark.; nine grand and five g-grandchildren. Preceded by a daughter and a sister.
ENTREKIN, George Perry; b: 3May1914, Greenfield, Il.; d: 11Nov1982, Jacksonville, Il.,; bu: Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield, Il.; m: Vaneta Gotter on 18Oct1951 (place not stated); fa: Charles P. Entrekin; mo: Clara M. Piper. A resident of Greenfield, Il. WWII vet. Survived by his wife; three nephews from Houston, Texas. Preceded in death by a bother: Julian.
EPPERLY, Mildred (Cooper); b: 8Apr1905, Winchester, Il.; d: 14Sep1993, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: Leonard D. Epperly on 11Mar1941 in Burlington, Iowa; fa: Ira Burton Cooper; mo: Mary Ellen Thompson. Husband preceded in death 3Oct1973. Survived by three daughters: Mrs. Russell (Mary) Gotschall of Springfield, Mrs. Dan (Bonnie) Chamberlain of Pittsfield and Mindy Rumbles of Milwaukee, Wisc.; one grandson; and one g-grandchildren. Preceded by one sister: Robel Lamb; and two brothers: Bruce and Elwood Cooper.
EPPS, Lucy Helen; b: 25Jan1905 (place not stated); d: 16Sep1977, Carrollton, Il.; bu: Carrollton, Il.; fa: Harvey Epps; mo: Eva Ramsey. A resident of Carrollton, Il. Survived by a brother: Robert Lee Epps of Jerseyville; and a sister: Margaret Huff of Carrollton.
ERDMAN, Natalie M. (Neu); b: 3Jan1916, Neosho, Wisc.; d: 24Feb1992, Neosho, Wisc.; bu: St. Bartholomew's Cemetery, Rubicon, Wisc.; m: Charles Erdman, Sr. on 5Mar1935 in Neosho, Wisc.; fa: Charles Neu; mo: Mary Heintz. Husband preceded in death 23Dec1991. A resident of Neosho, Wisc. Survived by four children: Shirley Huegli of Oconomowoc, Wisc., Alice Hofmaier of Hartford, Wisc., Charles Jr. of Jacksonville and Jean Aucutt of Neosho; 13 grand and 13 g-grandchildren; several brothers and sisters, including Alphonse of Neosho, Nego of Noesho, Raymond of Hartford, Norbert of Rubison, Armella of Slinger, Sister Cordula of Warren, Mich., sisters-in-law: Grace Smelser of Milwaukee and Beatrice of Neosho. Preceded by three brothers: the Rev. Charles, Edward and Ambrose; a grandson: Joseph Aucutt; and a g-granddaughter: Kayla Elizabeth Erdman.
ERICKSON, Edward J.; b: 12May1897, New Berlin, Il.; d: 16Dec1979, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Woodwreath Cemetery, Island Grove, Il.; m: Virginia H. Whitlock on 15Jan1920 in Kissimmee, Fla.; fa: John Erickson; mo: Hattie Dunlap. Wife preceded in death 19Apr1962. A resident of New Berlin, Il. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Bernard (Marilyn) Reichart of New Berlin and Mrs. Don (Elaine) Flinn of Franklin; four grandchildren: Vicki Reichart Beck, Alan Reichart, Kathleen Flinn Gray and Cynthia Flinn; and a sister: Mrs. Elbert (Harriet) Brasel of Silvis. Preceded by one brother: William D.
ERICKSON, Jeanette (Halverson); b: 12Sep1900, Iowa; d: 13Aug1985, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: John Halverson; mo: Ingrid (surname not stated). Survived by one son: Donald Erickson of Ocala, Fla.; one daughter: Mrs. Charles (Evelyn) Stone of Pittsfield; one sister: Evelyn King of Skokie; seven grand and nine g-grandchildren. Preceded by an infant daughter and three sons.
ERICKSON, Martha "Anne" (Boyd); b: 14Apr1934, Springfield, Mo.; d: 3Oct1996, Quincy, Il.; bu: Clear Creek Cemetery, Springfield, Mo.; m: (not stated); fa: William Clifford Boyd; mo: Leota Davee. A resident of Griggsville, Il. Survived by two sons: Steven Motcher of Springfield and William Motcher of Winston Salem, N.C.; and a daughter: Melody Williams of Georgia.
ERICKSON, Pearl L. (Jacobson); b: 13Oct1911, Roland, Iowa; d: 5Oct1989, Quincy, Il.; bu: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Randall, Iowa; m: Robert F. Erickson on 18Sep1937 in Story City, Ia.; fa: L. O> Jacobson; mo: Nellie C. (surname not stated). Husband preceded in death 16Feb1982. A resident of Mt. Sterling, Il. Survived by two daughters: Karen Vandeventer of Cedar Rapids, Ia., and Pamela Futhey of Golden; six grandchildren; a brother: Leslie K. Jacobson, also of Story City; and a sister: Eunice Jacobson Kacalek of St. Paul, Minn.
ERICKSON, June (Merris); b: 23Jan1916, Bluffs, Il.; d: 16Aug1982, Minneapolis, Minn.; bu: Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Minneapolis, Minn.; m: Leonard Erickson (date and place not stated); fa: Edward Merris; mo: Grace (surname not stated). A former resident of Bluffs, Il. Survived by her husband; a daughter: Barbara Olson of Minneapolis; three grandchildren; four sisters and a brother: Mrs. Carl (Helen) Cox of Jerseyville, Mrs. Floyd (Ruth) Hart of Bluffs, Mrs. Mildred Barkley of Brighton, William Merris of Jacksonville and Mrs. Clyde (Opal) Hullinger of Bluffs.
ERICKSON, Vivian (Smith); b: 26Nov1893, Ipava, Il.; d: 26Jul1996, Sebring, Fla.; bu: (cremated); m: (not stated); fa: John A. Smith; mo: Elizabeth DeFrates. A former resident of Springfield, Il. Survived by one great-nephew: Larry Smith of Jacksonville; and one great-niece: Jeris Reid of Albuquerque, N.M. Preceded by one brother; and one sister.
ERICSON, Carl E. Rev.; b: 20Mar1913, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 13Mar1995, Galesburg, Il.; bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, Il.; m: Mary Katherine Shaw on 19Jan1936 in Springfield, Il.; fa: Carl August Ericson; mo: Ethel Jane Plummer. Survived by his wife; a son: Eric John Ericson of Springfield, Va.; two daughters: Karin Blair of Oxon Hill, Md, and Helen Ericson of Washington, D.C.; seven grand and seven g-grandchildren.
ERICSON, Ethel Jane (Plummer); b: 14Sep1886, Virginia, Il.; d: 22Mar1977, Coal City, Il.; bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, Il.; m: Carl Ericson (date and place not stated); fa: Elijah Plummer; mo: Susanna Beach. Husband preceded in death in 1947. A former resident of Virginia, Il. Survived by a son: Rev. Carl Erland Ericson of Orion; a brother: Charles Plummer of Rock Island; two granddaughters: Mrs. Karin Blair of Montgomery, Ala., and Miss Helen Ericson of Washington, D.C.; and a grandson Eric John Ericson of Springfield, Va.
ERISMAN, Mary L. Scott (Rogers); b: 14May1908, Murrayville, Il.; d: 26Jul1978, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: (not stated); m: 1) (not stated); and 2) Roy Erisman (date and place not stated); fa: Nathan Rogers; mo: Gertrude Book. Survived by her husband; three sons by a Previous marriage: Farrell Scott, Jr. of Jacksonville, Gilbet Scott of North Carolina and Robert Scott; and 12 grand and ten g-grandchildren; and a sister: Mrs. Nell Rogers Duncan of Murrayville.
ERIXON, Geneva W. (Jackson); b: 17Oct1903, Wichita, Kansas; d: 13Sep1984, rural Chapin, Il.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Thomas Rex Erixon on 28Jul1921 in Lindsey, Calif.; fa: Edward Jackson; mo: Jasmine Wilhoit. Husband preceded in death in 1974. A resident of rural Chapin; formerly of Jacksonville. Survived by three sons and one daughter: T. R., Jr. of Tyler Hill, Pa., Paul M. of Wood River, Clayton D. of Jacksonville and Mrs. James (Peggy) Hogg of Chapin; three grand and six g-grandchildren; one sister: Louise E. Mann of Taft, Calif.; and one brother: Charles Jackson of San Diego, Calif. Preceded by one sister, one brother and one grandson.
ERIXON, Hazel Fern (Armitage); b: 27Dec1900, Valley City, Il.; d: 16Jul1983, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: J. D. Erixon (date and place not stated); fa: Walter Armitage; mo: Mary Etta Taylor. Husband preceded in death in 1972. A former resident of Woodson, Il. Survived by a son: Roland Erixon of Jacksonville; a daughter: Mary Joan Brasel of E. Moline; four grandchildren; one g-grandchild; and a brother: Otto Armitage of Jacksonville.
ERIXON, Roland C.; b: 28Apr1921, rural Scott Co., Il.; d: 23Jun1987, Monmouth, Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Robertine Walker on 12Jun1948 in Jacksonville; fa: J. D. Erixon; mo: Hazel Armitage. A resident of Jacksonville, Il. Survived by his wife; a son: Lance Erixon of rural Jacksonville; a daughter: Gayle Fritz of Belleville; a granddaughter: Michelle Fritz; a sister: Mrs. John (Joann) Brasel of East Moline; and several nieces and nephews.
ERKE, Dorothy D. (Clark); b: 28May1896, Pike Co., Il.; d: 25Apr1994, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Akers Chapel Cemetery, Hull, Il.; M; Fred Erke on 24Dec1919 (place not stated); fa: Arthur Clark; mo: Minnie Gaines. Husband preceded in death 11May1987. A resident of rural Hull, Il. Survived by two sisters: Wenona Sprague of Plainville and Margaret Eales Hartman of St. Louis, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by two brothers.
ERKFITZ, Louis A., Sr.; b: 24Apr1942, Onaway, Michigan; d: 27Oct1986, Belleville, Il.; bu: (not stated); m: Judith A. Wysocke on 10Aug1962 (place not stated); fa: Louis Alfred Charles Erkfitz; mo: Beulah Mae Stutesman. A resident of Timewell, Il. Army vet. Survived by his wife; a son: Louis Erkfitz, Jr. of Timewell; one daughter: Linda Mae Erkfitz of Timewell; his tep-mother: mrs. Rosena Erkfitz of Panama City, Fla.; six brothers: Donald of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., Ronald of Marble Falls, Tex., Gordon of Waco, Tex., Frank of New Brighton, Minn., John of Ohio and Charles of Grand Blanc, Mich.; four sisters: Mrs. J. D. (Iva) Bradney of Clayton, Mrs. Wayne (Ima) Klee of Jupiter City, Fla., Mrs. John (Lois) Steele of Sparta, Mrs. Martha Holmes of Panama City, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by his parents.
ERLANDSON, Chester T.; b: 11Jul1901 (place not stated); d: 24Oct1976, Monmouth, Il.; bu: Monmouth, Il.; m: Ella Swanson (date and place not stated); fa: Charles Erlandson; mo: Ida Thor. Survived by his wife; one daughter: Mrs. William (Irma Jean) Duncan of Jacksonville; and one son: C. Keith Erlandson of Hampshire; seven grand and three g-grandchildren; one brother: Ray Erlandson; and two sisters: Estelle Erlandson and May Erlandson, all of Monmouth.
ERLANDSON, Ella (Swanson); b: 30Mar1904, Henderson Co., Il.; d: 1Nov1991, Smithshire, Il.; bu: Warren County Memorial Park Cemetery, Monmouth, Il.; m: Chester T. Erlandson on 6Feb1923 in Stronghurst, Il.; fa: Charles Swanson; mo: Ida Bloom. Husband preceded in death 24Oct1976. A resident of Monmouth, Il. Survived by one son: Keith Erlandson of Smithshire; one daughter: Irma Jean Duncan of Jacksonville; one brother: Roy Swanson of Stronghurst; one sister: Evelyn Linbach of Stronghurst; seven grand and 14 g-grandchildren. Preceded by one granddaughter; three brothers and four sisters.
ERNEY, Ruth (Davenport); b: 7Dec1906, New Berlin, Il.; d: 13May1981, Springfield, Il.; bu: Pleasant Plains, Il.; m: R. E. "Jack" Erney on 29Dec1925 in Springfield, Il.; fa: Charles Thomas Davenport; mo: Susie Gorman. Husband preceded in death 4Apr1963. A resident of New Berlin, Il. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Richard (Nellie) Staley of Loami and Mrs. Robert (Irma) Hughs of Pleasant Plains; six grand and four g-grandchildren; a brother: Charles T. Davenport of New Berlin; and three sisters: Mrs. Bessie Cummings, Mrs. Marie Adkins and Mrs. Esta Dudley, all of New Berlin. Preceded by two brothers: Edward and Joe Davenport; and a sister: Loretta Williamson.
ERTHAL, Henry S. "Stan"; b: 18May1910, Macoupin Co., Il.; d: 14De1995, near Woodson, Il.; bu: Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield, Il.; m: Lucille Hodapp on 22Aug1940 in Greenfield, Il.; fa: Henry C. Erthal; mo: Elizabeth Flannagan. Wife preceded in death 24Mar1960. A resident of Greenfield. Survived by two sons: David Erthal of Austin, Tex., and Don Erthal of Woodson; four grand and three g-grandchildren. Preceded by a sister.
ERVIN, Barbara Jean (Cloninger); b: 10Mar1933, Scott Co., Il.; d: 6Sep1990, Oklahoma City, Okla.; bu: West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: John Cloninger; mo: Lula Boehs. A former resident of Scott Co., Il. Survived by four daughters: Vickie Lynn Cunningham of Insoneas, Calif., Sandra Jean White of Oklahoma City, Okla., Debra Sue Murphy of Corona, Calif., and Cathy Jo West of Corona, Calif.; two sons: James J. Ervin of Hesperia, Calif., and William Ervin of Illinois; seven sisters: Joyce King, Francis Nichols, Marilyn Hayes, Carolyn Wild, Marsha Meyer, Charlotte Anders and Diane Abbott; four brothers: Robert, Donald, James and Edward Cloninger; 21 grand and three g-grandchildren.
ERVIN, Cecil R.; b: 18Sep1908, near Pittsfield, Il.; d: 11Jul1988, Springfield, Il.; bu: Swiggert Cemetery, near New Salem, Il.; m: Mildred Butler on 22Sep1928 (place not stated); m: Marshall Ervin; mo: Katie May. A resident of New Salem, Il. Survived by his wife; a son: Richard C. Ervin of New Salem; a daughter: Mrs. A. L. (Dorothy) Wombles of Rockport; seven grand and 15 g-grandchildren; and two brothers: Avery Ervin of Griggsville and Leon Ervin of Springfield. Preceded by an infant son; a sister; and a brother.
ERVIN, Clarence J.; b: 23Sep1902 (place not stated); d: 10Jan1979, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Helen Birdsell on 5Sep1920 (place not stated); fa: Ernst Ervin; mo: Emily Stevens. Wife preceded in death 19Sep1971. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Carl (Dorothy) Alexander of Jacksonville; and a son: Donald L. Ervin of Jacksonville; 15 grand and five g-grandchildren. Preceded by a son: Clarence, Jr. in 1964; and two brothers.
ERVIN, Delbert J.; b: 18Jun1915, Pittsfield, Il.; d: 26Jan1991, Quincy, Il.; bu: Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Tex.; m: Helen Evelyn Sneeden in July, 1936 at Jacksonville, Il.; fa: Gilbert Ervin; mo: Rebecca Chappell. A resident of Pittsfield, Il. WWII, Korean and Vietnam wars vet. Survived by his wife; one son: Delbert of Bloomington; one sister: Ethel Harris of Allen Park, Mich.; and one grandchild. Preceded by one brother and two sisters.
ERVIN, Elsie E. (Curry); b: 10Aug1903, Winchester, Il.; d: 12Aug1977, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; ;m: Louis T. Ervin (date and place not stated); fa: Isaac Curry; mo: Ella Andrews. Husband preceded in death in 1956. Survived by two children: Dwight Eyre and Charles Eyre, both at home; two grandchildren: Christy and Kent Eyre, both of Jacksonville; the following brothers and sisters: Lydia Risse of Springfield, Leila Menezes of Peoria, Everett Curry and Arthur Curry, both of Jacksonville. Preceded by one brother: Claude.
ERVIN, Eva L. (Burbridge); b: 4Aug1888, Nebo, Il.; d: 2Jan1988, Louisiana, Mo. bu: West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Il.; m: Glen Ervin in 1925 (place not stated); fa: Jesse Burbridge; mo: Ella Wilson. Husband preceded in death in December, 1959. A resident of Pittsfield. Survived by one sister: Mrs. Harry (Flossie) Collin of Independence, Mo.; several nieces and nephews; and one niece locally: Mrs. Don (Naomi) Foreman of Pittsfield. Preceded by two brothers and two sisters.
ERVIN, Lois E. (Grimes); b: 25Sep1895, Pike Co., Il.; d: 9Jan1976, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: Joseph M. Grimes; mo: Sarah L. Colvin. Survived by the following children: William, Doris Newberry and Donna Wilder, all of Auburn, Richard and Eugene, both of Pittsfield, George of Atlanta, Ga., Joe of Brighton, Mary Carman, living in Indiana, and Floretta Mason of Kentucky.
ERVIN, Marion W.; b: 15May1927, New Salem, Il.; d: 9May1990, Quincy, Il.; bu: Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry, Il.; m: Carol Jean Elliston on 20Dec1948 in Palmyra, Mo.; fa: Roy Ervin; mo: Iva Quincy. A resident of Barry, Il. WWII vet. Survived by his wife; one son: Marion Ervin, Jr. of Barry; two daughters: Sally Jean Ervin of Annapolis, Mass., and Debra Kay Hazelrigg of Barry; two grandchildren; one brother: Murry Ervin of Griggsville; two sisters: Viola Ervin of Pittsfield and Marjorie Wade of Quincy; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by his parents.
ERVIN, Merle W.; b: 17Sep1916, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 11Aug1990, Osage Beach, Mo.; bu: Oak Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Il.; m: Nona Neece on 30Nov1941 in Jacksonville, Il.; fa: Louis Ervin; mo: Gillian Thorne. Survived by his wife; three daughters: Mrs. Ronald (Sheila) Hoburg of Woodhull and Mrs. Franklin (Diana) Flynn and Mrs. Steven (Lori) Stewart, both of Jacksonville; one son: Sgt. Alan E. Ervin of Elgin Air Force Base, Fla.; seven grandchildren and one g-granddaughter; one sister: Mrs. Ralph (Violet) Grogan of Sacramento, Calif.; one cousin: Otis Ervin of Jacksonville who was raised in the Ervin home; one niece; and two nephews. Preceded by twin brothers: Homer and Howard; and another brother: Ralph.
ERVIN, Murry; b: 1Aug1917, New Salem, Pike Co., Il.; d: 7Dec1996, Griggsville, Il.; bu: (not stated); fa: Roy C Ervin; mo: Iva Quincy. A resident of Griggsville, Il. Survived by two sisters: Viola Mae Ervin and Mrs. Ralph (Marjorie) Waite, both of Pittsfield; two nephews and three nieces; and cousins. Preceded by a brother: Marion Ervin.
ERVIN, Ralph Edward "PeeWee"; b:28Aug1909, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 20Oct1985, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Emma A. Meyer on 26Ot1930 in Peoria, Il.; fa: Louis Taylor Ervin; mo: Gullian Ina Thorne. Survived by his wife; one daughter: Mrs. Keith (Shirley Ann) Tucker of Jacksonville; three granddaughters; two g-granddaughters; one g-grandson; one sister: Violet Grogan of Sacramento, Calif.; and one bother: Merle Ervin of Jacksonville. Preceded by his parents; an infant daughter: Donna Mae; and twin brothers: Homer and Howard.
ERVIN, Stella (Martin); b: 13Apr1913, Fairmount, Pike Co., Il.; d: 17Sep1983, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Il.; m: Eugene Ervin on 20Nov1950 in Pittsfield, Il.; fa: William Fred Martin; mo: Blanche Cooley. Survived by her husband; one daughter: Mrs. Norma Jean Guartney of Barry; five grand and 19 g-grandchildren; three sisters: Mrs. Evelyn Clough of Griggsville, Mrs. Sylvia Smith of Perry, and Mrs. Aylen Miller of Godfrey; and four brothers: Ray Martin of Baylis, Glenn Martin of Quincy, Wayne Martin of Carrollton, and Wilmot Martin of Thayer. Preceded by two brothers and one granddaughter.
ERVIN, William Oren; b: 5Oct1917, Pittsfield, Il.; d; 11Oct1991, Harrisburg, Il.; bu: Sunset Lawn Cemetery, Harrisburg, Il.; m: Mesha Oshel (date and place not stated); fa: Wilden Ervin; mo: Eva Carriger. A former resident of Jacksonville, Il. WWII & Korean War vet. Survived by his wife; his step-mother: Alice Ervin of Springfield; four daughters: Sharon Hess of Raleigh, Susan DeVillez of Mt. Carmel, Mesha Slightom of Overland Park, Kans., and Sarah Brammeier of Moweaqua; nine grandchildren; one g-grandchild; and one sister: Wanda Zeller of Alexander.
ERVIN, Winfred L.; b: 25Oct1904, rural Maysville, Il.; d: 2Jan1988, Springfield, Il.; bu: Griggsville, Il.; m: Freda M. Butler on 30May1930 in Griggsville, Il.; fa: James Marshall Ervin: mo: Katie Mae (surname not stated). A resident of Griggsville, Il. Vet. Survived by his wife; one son: Vernon Clark of Chandler, Ariz.; two daughters: Mrs. V. A. (Carolyn) Kelley and Rosalie Predmore, both of Pittsfield; 10 grand and seven g-grandchildren; and three brothers: Cecil of New Salem, Avery of Griggsville and Len of Springfield. Preceded by one sister: Leta Marshello.
ERWIN, Byron L.; b: 24Jun1923, Kane, Il.; d: 17Jul1996, Kane, Il.; bu: Kane, Il.; m: Dorothy Witwer on 8Sep1944 in San Diego, Calif.; fa: Clarence E. Erwin; mo: Lyda Murray. WWII Marine Corp vet. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Robert (Carolyn) Paden of Marshall, Mo., and Mrs. Mike (Margaret "Mick") Hughes of Jerseyville; two sons: William (wife, Marsha) Erwin of Jerseyville and John Erwin of Carrollton; six grandchildren; and one sister: Mrs. Les (Edith "Gus") Bean of Kane. Preceded by one sister: Lois Whitlock.
ERWIN, Lyda (Murray); b: 8May1897, Greene Co., Il.; d: 4Nov1987, Carrollton, Il.; bu: Kane, Il.; m: Clarence Erwin on 8Feb1922 (place not stated); fa: Matthew Murray; mo: Nonie VanMeter. Husband preceded in death in 1971. A former resident of Kane. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Jack R. (Lois) Whitlock and Mrs. Leslie (Edith) Bean, both of Kane; 10 grand and 13 g-grandchildren; one g-g-grandson; and three sisters: Helen Ferguson, Florence Hanks and Faye Sisk, all of Kane. Preceded by one brother and two sisters.
ESCHBACH, Alfred W.; b: 12Jan1928, Batchtown, Il.; d: 28Jan1995, Alton, Il.; bu: Pine Tree Cemetery, near Patterson, Il.; m: Johanna Tepen on 17Feb1946 in Batchtown, Il.; fa: John Eschbach; mo: Mary McGee. A resident of Patterson, Il. Survived by his wife; two sons: Robert of White Hall and Bernard of Roodhouse; two daughters: Barbara Bishop of Patterson and Rosemary Garner of White Hall; 10 grand and eight g-grandchildren; three brothers: Oliver of Memphis, Tenn., Vincent of Atlanta, Ga., and John Eschbach of New Jersey; and three sisters: Zelora Richter of Kampsville, Irene Telkamp of Brussels and Marie Kiel of Wentzville, Mo. Preceded by one brother: Edward Eschbach; and two sisters: Evelyn Broyles and Angeline Herter.
ESELA, Charles J.; b: 20Jul1932, Sangamon Co., Il.; d: 13May1991, Springfield, Il.; bu: Catholic Cemetery, Mt Sterling, Il.; m: Mary J. Rang on 26Oct1957 in Mt. Sterling, Il.; fa: Jacob Esela; mo: Mary Penney. A resident of Mt. Sterling, Il. Korean War Army vet. Survived by his wife; one son: James J. of Mt. Sterling; three daughters: Penney Chapman, Teresa Esela and Angela Esela, all of Mt. Sterling; and a brother: William R. of Mt. Sterling. Preceded by his parents and one brother: George.
ESELA, Mary M. (Penney); b: 14Aug1896, Springfield, Il.; d: 24Sep1983, Beardstown, Il.; bu: Calvary Cemetery, Springfield, Il.; m: Jacob J. Esela on 28May1924 in Springfield, Il.; fa: Peter Penney; mo: Anna Rosenziveig. Husband preceded in death 1Oct1862. A resident of Mt. Sterling, Il. Survived by two sons: William R. and Charles Jr., both of Mt. Sterling; and four grandchildren. Preceded by one son, one brother and four siters.
ESKEW, Alpha A. "John"; b: 30Jul1901, Morgan Co., Il.; d: 9Apr1991, Rushville, Il.; bu: Ashland, Il.; m: Minnie M. Donovan in February, 1929 (place not stated); fa: John Clay Eskew; mo: Anna Miranda McDaniel. Wife preceded in death 2Jan1984. A former resident of rural Ashland, Il. Survived by two sons: Lyle and Randall, both of Ashland; two daughters: Mrs. Edward (Sharon) Johnson of Ashland and Mrs. James (Connie) Elledge of St. Charles, Mo.; nine grand and two g-grandchildren; five brothers: Tom of Overland Park, Kans., Amos of Fulton, Mo., John and Donald, both of Vandalia, Mo., and Mervan of Middleton, Mo.; a sister: Verna Truitt of Denver, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews.
ESKEW, Minnie W. (Donovan); b: 7Mar1903, Cass Co., Il.; d: 2Jan1984, Springfield, Il.; bu: Ashland, Il.; m: Alpha "John" Eskew in 1922 (place not stated); fa: Sam Donovan; mo: Norvila Settles. A resident of Ashland, Il. Survived by her husband; two daughters: Mrs. James (Connie) Elledge of San Jose, Calif., and Mrs. Edward (Sharon) Johnson of Ashland; two sons: Randall and Lyle, both of Ashland; one brother: Ted Donovan of Jacksonville; two sisters: Rosella Schutz of Beloit, Wisc., and Bertha Pearl of Ashland; nine grandchildren; and one g-grandchild.
ESKEW, Myrtle Ellen (Goodwin); b: 16Dec1899, Mt. Sterling, Il.; d: 26Jun1989, Mt. Sterling, Il.; bu: Mt. Sterling, IL.; m: William Lawrence Eskew on 29Jan1917 in Brown Co., IL.; fa: Steve Goodwin; mo: Emma Bowen. Husband preceded in death 3Dec1942. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Max (Helen) Mayfield of Galesburg and Mrs. Franklin (Bonnie) Grafton of Rushville; four grand and 13 g-grandchildren. Preceded by an infant son: Harold Sheldon Eskew; and a grandson: Max David Mayfield on 25Jan1981.
ESPY, Edna (Kincaid); b: 1Jul1892, Palestine, Il.; d: 31Jul1986, Quincy, Il.; bu: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Palestine, Il.; m: Chester Espy on 3Aug1912 at Flat Rock, Il.; fa: Douglas Kincaid; mo: Nota Shaw. Husband peceded in death 2Dec1976. A resident of Mt. Sterling; formerly of Rushville, Il. Survived by three daughters: Mrs. Oliver (Juanita) Curtis of Rushville, Mrs. Earl (Eva) Guequierre of Rockaway Beach, Mo., and Mrs. James (Luella) Trecker of Park Ridge; one son: John of Phoenix, Ariz.; 17 grand, 23 g-grand, three step-g-grand, seven g-g-grand and three step-g-g-grandchildren; one sister: Mrs. Curtis (Golda) Morris of Atlanta, Tex.; one brother: Garvin Kincaid of Palestine; and numerous nieces and nephews.
ESSLINGER, William F.; b: 17May1924, Danville, Il.; d: 12Sep1991, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Mary Schaumburg on 6Jun1947 in Milford, Il.; fa: Paul Esslinger; mo: Isabelle Strauss. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; two sons: Bob Esslinger of Mahomet and Steve Esslinger of Jacksonville; one daughter: Mrs. Steve (Jill) Reed of Jacksonville; six grandchildren; three sisters: Marietta Mills of Peru, Ind., Barbara Popejoy of Houston, Tex., and Annabelle Stewart of Indianapolis; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by his parents; one infant grandson; and one brother: Robert Esslinger.
ESTES, Debra L. (Clements); b: 7Feb1955, Berlin, Il.; d: 29Jan1995, Springfield, Il.; bu: Berlin, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: Harry A. Clements; mo: Tennie Casson. Survived by her mother of New Berlin; a son: Gary Estes, Jr. of Springfield; two daughters: Patricia Estes of New Berlin and Rebecca Estes of Springfield; five grandchildren; four brothers: Harry of New Berlin, Tom of New Berlin, Delano of Clayton, Mo., and Carl Clements of Franklin; six sisters: Patricia Sheppard of New Berlin, Kathy Pearsall of New Berlin, Alice Fleming of Pleasant Plains, Belinda McGhee of Equality, Janice Salmon of Riverton, and Connie Wood of Taylorville; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by her father.
ESTES, Elizabeth A. (Illman); b: 30Aug1908, Woodstock, Schuyler Co., Il.; d: 31Mar1994, Rushville, Il.; m: Truman Estes on 1May1929 in Astoria, Il.; fa: Clarence Illman; mo: Carrie Newell. Husband preceded in death 4Feb1993. A resident of rural Rushville. Survived by four daughters: Mrs. Russell (Mary Frances) Cunningham of Rushville, Mrs. Joan Rice of Jacksonville, Mrs. Eldon (Irene) Vaughn of Camden and Mrs. Larry (Betty) Paisley of Hurdland, Mo.; 19 grand, 38 g-grand and two step-grandchildren; one step-g-grandchild. Preceded by one bother: Chester Illman; and one sister: Hildreth Leib.
ESTES, Hershel William; b: 15Jun1901, Marionville, Mo.; d: 16Feb1991, Pleasant Hill, Il.; bu: Miller Cemetery, Atlas, Il.; m: Elsie Garoutte Lawson in 1922 at Aurora, Mo.; fa: William Estes; mo: Frances Pruett. Wife preceded in death 12Jan1988. Survived by a daughter-in-law: Marie Lawson of Rockport; two granddaughters: Diana Forgy and Reba Lawson, both of Rockport; one grandson: Phillip Lawson of Rockport; five g-grandchildren; three sisters: Goldia Garoutte of Aurora, Mo., Gladys Garoutte of Rockport and Albert Ruffin of Alta Loma, Calif.; one brother: Virgil Estes of Kansas City, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by one step-son: Orville Lawson in 1990; three brothers; and one sister.
ESTES, LaVerne; b: 2Apr1917, Schuyler Co., Il.; d: 14Aug1986, Rushville, Il.; bu: Rushville, Il.; m: Eileen Morrell on 5Aug1939 in New London, Mo.; fa: Bennie Estes; mo: Clara Cleek. Survived by his wife; a son: Allen Estes, stationed in the United States Navy in Hawaii; three daughters: Evelyn LaFae of Crawfordsville, Ind., Donna Garcia of Springfield and Rita Estes of Peoria; four grand and two g-grandchildren; a brother: Truman Estes of Rushville; and a sister: Lucille Chute of Rushville. Preceded by one brother and two sisters.
ESTES, Maurice K.; b: 30Jan1923, Erwin, Il.; d: 10Jun1989, Springfield, Il.; bu: Rushville, Il.; m: Arlene Richardson on 24Dec1943 in Mt. Sterling, Il.; fa: Oscar Estes; mo: Lillian Walker. A resident of Rushville, Il. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; four sons: Gary of Beardstown, Steve of Sparta and Marti and Monti, both of Rushville; three daughters: Pam Bennett of Pittsfield, Debbie Jones of Virginia and Terry Thompson of Chandler, Ariz.; 15 grand and 3 g-grandchildren. Preceded by three brothers; two sisters; and a granddaughter.
ESTES, Raymond J.; b: 13Jan1906, St. Genevieve, Mo.; d: 1Nov1993, Barry, Il.; bu: Kinderhook, Il.; fa: J. R. Estes; mo: Rachel Kennard. WWII vet. (No survivors listed)
ESTES, Truman; b: 10Nov1906, Camden, Il.; d: 4Feb1993, Rushville, Il.; bu: Rushville, Il.; m: Elizabeth Illman on 1May1929 in Astoria, Il.; fa: Bennie Estes; mo: Clara Cleek. Survived by his wife; four daughters: Mrs. Russell (Mary Francis) Cunningham of Rushville, Mrs. Lloyd (Joan) Rice of Jacksonville, Mrs. Eldon (Irene) Vaughn of Camden and Mrs. Larry (Betty) Paisley of Hurdland, Mo.; 10 grand, two step-grand and 38 g-grandchildren ad one g-step-grandchild; one sister: Lucille Chute of Rushville; and one aunt. Preceded by two brothers and two sisters.
ESTHER, Chester, Sr.; b: 1Apr1916, Grant, Mich.; d: 24Jul1995, Rushville, Il.; bu: Rushville, Il.; m: 1) Nancy Young Curry on 29Aug1956 in Shelbyville, Il.; and 2) Betty A. Bates Stambaugh on 24Nov1990 in Mt. Sterling, Il.; fa: Chester Esther; mo: Johanah Oom. Survived by his wife; three sons: Chester Esther, Jr. of Beardstown, Joe Esther of Rushville and Neil Esther of Algoma, Wisc.; one daughter: Sally McClelland of Kaukauna, Wisc.; one step-son: Joe Stambaugh of Astoria; one brother: Bernard Esther of Grand Rapids, Mich.; one sister: Nellie Moore of Sparta, Mich.; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by two brothers: Jim and Albert.
ESTHER, Nancy J. (Young); b: 2May1918, Buena Vista Township, Schuyler Co., Il.; d: 28Apr1987, Deland, Fla.; bu: Rushville, Il.; m: 1) Fred Curry in 1940 (place not stated); and 2) Chet Esther on 29Aug1956 in Shelbyville, Il.; fa: Dwight Young; mo: Della Burnside. 1st husband preceded in death in August, 1953. A resident of Deland, Fla.; formerly of the Beardstown and Frederick, Il. area. Survived by her husband; two sons: Chet Esther, Jr. and Joe Esther of Frederick; two grandsons; and two sisters: Mrs. Helen Pearson and Mrs. Alice Crandall of Rushville. Preceded by two brothers.
ESTILL, Elda (Krems); b: 12Oct1895, Beardstown, Il.; d: 25Sep1976, Beardstown, Il.; bu: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Il.; m: Harry W. Estill in 1953 (place not stated); fa: Henry H. Krems; mo: Elizabeth Wessel. Husband preceded in death 30Jan1959. A resident of Springfield. Survived by a brother: Roy Krems; and a niece: Mrs. William (Betty) Mueller, both of Beardstown.
ESTLER, Courtney Irene (Prather); b: 5Nov1897, Greene Co., Il.; d: 23Mar1984, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Manchester, Il.; m: Edward Estler on 22Jun1916 in Greene Co., Il.; fa: Luther Prather; mo: Cora Short. Husband preceded in death 23Mar1956. A resident of Manchester, Il. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Loretta Nolan of Jacksonville and Mrs. Ruby Hart of Granite City; and a son: Delbert of Okeechobee, Fla.; eight grand, 21 g-grand and 8 g-g-grandchildren. Preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.
ESTLER, Delbert Eugene; b: 8Jun1920, Greene Co. Il.; d: 21May1992, Franklin, N.C.; bu: Manchester, Il.; m: Eva Mae White (date and place not stated); fa: Ed Estler; mo: Courtney Prather. A former resident of Manchester. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Connie McLendon of Franklin, N.C.; several nieces and nephews; and two sisters: Loretta Nolan of Jacksonville and Ruby Hart of Granite City.
ESTLER, Faye (Maberry); b: 1May1902, Athensville, Il.; d: 8Oct1990, Carlinville, Il.; bu: Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield, Il.; m: George Loren Estler on 17Sep1921 in Carrollton, Il.; fa: Norman Maberry; mo: Amy Sanson. Survived by three daughters: :Norma Stingley of Powell, Wyo., Betty Plogger of Greenfield and Donna Jouett of East Alton; one son: Wayne of San Leandro, Calif.; 11 grand, 21 g-grand and 3 g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by four bothers: Donald, Kenneth and Eugene Maberry; one infant brother; and one g-granddaughter.
ETTER, Edith L. (Ward); b: 15Apr1910, Waverly, Il.; d: 25Jul1993, Waverly, Il.; bu: (not stated); m: Clarence Etter on 14Feb1934 in Nilwood, Il.; fa: James Ward; mo: Lizzie McMahan. Husband preceded in death 24Mr1967. Survived by a son: Donald Etter of Modesto; three daughters: Dorothy Etter and Mary Etter, both of Waverly, and Alice Hayes of Godfrey; a brother: Albert Ward of Belvedere; three sisters: Mildred Daech of Decatur, Helen Qualls of Anaheim, Calif., and Mary Ward of Springfield; five grandchildren; and one g-grandson. Preceded by an infant son: Clarence Eugene Etter.
ETTER, Harold M.; b: 7Jul1906, Fulton Co., Il.; d: 21Feb1994, Beardstown, Il.; bu: Rushville, Il.; m: Viva W. Wilson on 13Aug1929 in Astoria, Il.; fa: Jacob Etter; mo: Della Mae Stambaugh. Wife preceded in death 2Aug1991. A resident of Rushville. Survived by two sons: William and Richard, both of Rushville; two daughters: Mrs. Wilbur (Pat) Leverton and Mrs. Carl (Peggy) Settles, both of Rushville; 13 grand and 17 g-grandchildren; two brothers: Eugene of Fairborn, Ohio and Jacob Jr. of Belleville; one sister: Grace Schisler of Ipava. Preceded by two grandsons; two sisters: Frances Salisbury and Luetta Wynne; and three brothers: Carl, Russell and Willard.
ETTER, Viva W. (Wilson); b: 26Oct1910, Fulton Co., Il.; d: 2Aug1991, Rushville, Il.; bu: Rushville, Il.; m: Harold Etter on 13Aug1929 in Astoria, Il.; fa: Ross Coe Wilson; mo: Carrie Jane Edlin. Survived by her husband; two sons: William Etter and Richard Etter, both of Rushville; two daughters: Mrs. Wilbur (Pat) Leverton and Mrs. Carl (Peggy) Settles, both of Rushville; 13 grand and 15 g-grandchildren; one half-brother: Lyle Ratcliff of Astoria; three sisters: Violet Husted and Ruby Butler, both of Astoria, and Bonnie Howard of Canton. Preceded by two grandson and one brother: Ross Wilson.
ETTINGER, Leonard; b: 31Aug1917, Chicago, Il.; d: 4Dec1991, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Emmanuel East Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; fa: William Ettinger; mo: Jennie Tint. (No survivors listed)
ETTINGER, Ronald; b: 3Dec1946, Taylorville, Il.; d: 5Aug1995, Taylorville, Il.; bu: Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, Il.; m: Sally Jayne Gerin on 26Oct1963 in Springfield, Il.; fa: Alma "Jack" Ettinger; mo: Martha Sloan. Survived by his wife; two sons: William R. (wife, Vicki) Ettinger of Stonington and Todd M. (wife, Lori) Ettinger of Jacksonville; two granddaughters; two sisters: Mrs. Willard (Wanda) McIntyre of Taylorville and Mrs. Marion (Dolores) Renard of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by one brother and three sisters.
EUART, Besse (Howard); b: 6Mar1893, Walkerville, Il.; d: 19Jan1989, White Hall, Il.; bu: White Hall, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: James Howard; mo: Lillian Tatman. Survived by a daughter: Gussie Frazier of White Hall; two granddaughters: Jeanne Vaniter of Gillespie and Colleen Burke of Tennessee; an three g-grandchildren. Preceded by a son: Howard Euart; a sister: Nellie Dawdy; and three brothers: Bryan Howard, Lloyd Howard and Claude Howard.
EUART, James Howard; b: 12Dec1922, Carrollton, Il.; d: 26Jan1985, Troy, Mo.; bu: Troy, Mo.; m: [married twice with no information stated]; fa: (not stated); mo: Besse Howard. A resident of Troy, Mo.; formerly of White Hall, Il. WWII vet. Survived by his mother, Besse Euart; his second wife, Ruth; two daughters: Jeanne Vaniter, from a previous marriage, of Gillespie, and Colleen Burke of St. Louis, Mo.; three grandchildren: Dawn, Kerry and Damon; and one sister: Gussie Frazier of White Hall.
EUART, Nerva B. "Betts" (Gillingham); b: 9Dec1894, Greene Co., Il.; d: 23Apr1995, Carrollton, Il.; bu: Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield, Il.; m: John Euart on 19Aug1915 in Bowling Green, Mo.; fa: Willis Gillingham; mo: Lizzie Tatman. Husband preceded in death in August, 1969. A resident of Greenfield. Survived by one daughter: Rosalee Melvin of Greenfield; one granddaughter; three g-grandchildren; one brother: Paul Gillingham of Carrollton; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by four sisters: Maude Conrad, Matt Schudel, Irene Ballard and Josephine March; and two brothers: John, Sr., and Curtis Gillingham.
EUTSLER, Jessie Ellett (Colegrove); b: 14Dec1890, Taylorville, Il.; d: 20Mar1984, Jacksonville, Il.; bu; Universal Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Il.; m: 1) Conrad Ellett in Ocrober, 1913; and 2) Roy Vane Eutsler in April, 1962 (places not stated); fa: Edward Colegrove; mo: Kate Wolfe. 1st husband preceded in death in 1954; 2nd in 1969. A resident of Chambersburg, Il. Survived by two sons: Howard Ellett of Chambersburg and Darrell Ellett of Chillicothe, Ohio; six grand and five g-grandchildren; and a half-brother: Loren Colegrove of Taylorville.
EUYLER, Lucille; b: 22Nov1909, Rushville, Il.; d: 18Sep1993, Rushville, Il.; bu: Rushville, Il.; fa: John Euyler; mo: Emma Brown. Survived by two nieces and two nephews. Preceded by one brother: William Euyler; and five sisters: Winifred Euyler, Esther Wheeler, Minnie Cook, Verna Mattingly and Mabel Jones.
EVANS, Addie Kay (Stacey); b: 12Dec1894, Monticello, Ky.; d: 2Feb1976, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: (not stated); m: Charles Robert Evans on 22De1913 (place not stated); fa: Robert Lee Stacey; mo: Evaline Brummett. Husband preceded in death in 1966. Survived by the following children: David Evans of Los Angeles, Charles Robert Evans of Orland Park, Granville Evans of Jacksonville, Ronnie Evans of Jacksonville, Bennie Evans of Peoria, Ella (wife of Lawrence) Vieira of Jacksonville, Flossie (wife of Bob) Vaniter of Murrayville, Stella (wife of Lester) McDannald of Peoria; two brothers: Archie Stacey of Danville and James Stacey of Hoopestown; and two sisters: Mrs. Leonard Stevens of Jacksonville and Mrs. Minnie Brogdon of Jacksonville; 20 grad and several g-grandchildren. Preceded by two sons, a daughter, two sisters, and a brother.
EVANS, Alice (Taylor); b: 1May1900, Chilhowieford, Va.; d: 3May1987, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: James W. Evans on 11Mar1920 (place not stated); fa: Cicero Taylor; mo: Minis Caudill. Husband preceded in death 11Aug1971. Survived by three daughters: Mrs. Sonny (Aline) Campbell and Mrs. Doris Deweese, both of Jacksonville, and Mrs. Arthur (Helen) Barth of Meredosia; one son: Larry Evans of Jacksonville; eight grand and 12 g-grandchildren; and one sister: Mrs. Ida Cox of Hamilton, Ohio. Preceded by three sons; one grandson; four brothers; and one sister.
EVANS, Alpha (Elam); b: 25Sep1909, Bond Co., Il.; d: 23Jul1994, Carrollton, Il.; bu: Carrollton, Il.; m: Emmert Evans on 18Aug1928 in Vandalia, Il.; fa: Harry Elam; mo: Loretta Brown. Husband preceded in death 4Nov1978. Survived by two sons: Carroll Evans of Carrollton and Norman Evans of Park Forest; one daughter: Lou Geerling of Newnan, Ga.; nine grand, 16 g-grand and two g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by one son: Clarence Evans, Sr.; three brothers: Sam, Dewey and Buck Elam; and two sisters: May Brooks and Irene McFaul.
EVANS, Amy Jo b: 19Nov1974, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 21Jan1990, Murrayville, Il.; bu: (not stated); fa: David G. Evans; mo: Hilda Ann Twyford. Survived by her parents; a brother: James D.; maternal grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Twyford of Naples, Fla., and Mr. & Mrs. Lee Shadid of Heber, Ark.; paternal grandmother: Marjorie Jean Evans of Jacksonville; and step-grandmother: Retha Evans of Winchester. Preceded by her grandfather: Merle Evans; and maternal g-grandparents: Hubert and Millie Twyford.
EVANS, Andy; b: (not stated); d: 5Dec1977, Wood River, Il.; bu: Memorial Gardens, Alton, Il.; fa: Doc Evans; mo: Betty Smith. A resident of Bethalto, Il.; formerly of Winchester, Il.; was 76 years of age at death. Survived by a sister: Bernice Gregory; and a brother: Rev. Claude Evans, both of Bethalto; and two aunts: Mrs. Cecil Campbell of Winchester and Mrs. Lucille Hazelrigg of Decatur.
EVANS, Bennie; b: 8Oct1922, Morgan Co., Il.; d: 28May1992, Peoria, Il.; bu: (cremated); m: (not stated); fa: Charles Evans; mo: Katherine Stacey. Survived by three sons: Robert L. and William R., both of Jacksonville, and Larry G. of Murrayville; two daughters: Judith A. Fritz of Rushville and Sandra K. Milton of Jacksonville; three brothers: Granville and Ronnie, both of Jacksonville, and Tommy of Arizona; one sister: Stella McDannald of Peoria; several grandchildren; eight g-grand, seven step-g-grandchildren and one g-g-grandson. Preceded by two brothers and two sisters.
EVANS, Brett A.; b: 12May1968, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 3Jul1981, Macomb, Il.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; fa: Roy Evans, Jr.; d: Janet Liter. A former resident of Jacksonville and Murrayville. Survived by his parents; two sisters: Melissa and Lori, both at home; his paternal grandparents: Mr. and & Mrs. Roy Evans, Sr. of Murrayville; his maternal grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Russell Decker of Jacksonville; and his maternal g-grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Massey of Jacksonville. Preceded by his maternal grandfather: Dale Liter.
EVANS, C. Raymond "Shorty"; b: 12Sep1911, Scott Co., Il.; d: 13Jul1985, rural Winchester, Il.; bu: (not stated); m: Wanona Prather on 4Jun1932 in Winchester, Il.; fa: Charles Evans; mo: Artie Franklin. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Troy (Betty) Busby of Springfield and Mrs. Robert (Joyce) Patton of Hardin; five grandchildren and one g-grandchild; three brothers: Murle Evans of rural Winchester, Fred Evans of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Dale Evans of California; one sister: Mrs. Sam (Elsie) Killebrew of rural Winchester; and one half-brother: Gilbert Evans of Winchester. Preceded by one brother and one half-brother.
EVANS, Cairl; b: 31Aug1909, Beardstown, Il.; d: 3May1991, Rushville, Il.; bu: St. Alexius Catholic Cemetery, Beardstown, Il.; m: Louise Westman on 12Oct1940 in Beardstown, Il.; fa: Jacob B. Evans; mo: Katherine Ryan. A resident of Beardstown, Il. Survived by his wife; one daughter: Mary Phalen of Jacksonville; one son: Jim Evans of Marquette Hts,; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Preceded by his parents and two brothers.
EVANS, Carl D. "Chick"; b: 2May1911, Murrayville, Il; d: 17Mar1989, Roodhouse, Il.; bu: Murrayville, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: David Evans; mo: Mary Wild. Survived by two sons: Carl K. Evans of Howell, Mich., and David L. Evans of St. Charles, Mo.; a daughter: Mrs. Charles ( Carolyn) Hamilton of rural Roodhouse; eight grand and four g-grandchildren; and a sister: Pearl Kolder of Oceanside, Calif. Preceded by his parents; a brother: Roy W. Evans; and a sister: Alma Elmore.
EVANS, Carl W.; b: 31Aug1909, Beardstown, Il.; d: 24Sep1985, Pekin, Il.; bu: St. Alexius Catholic Cemetery, Beardstown, Il.; m: Marie Dwyer on 2Nov1939 in East St. Louis, Il.; fa: Jacob B. Evans; mo: Katherine Ryan. Wife preceded in death 18Feb1977. Survived by a twin brother: Cairl Evans; a sister-in-law: Louise Evans; an aunt: Cecille Cowen, all of Beardstown; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceded by his parents and one brother.
EVANS, Carol Eugene "Wimp"; b: 10Jan1934, Scott Co., Il.; d: 5May1877, Winchester, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: Betty Jo Gregory in 1955 in Winchester, Il.; fa: Glen Evans; mo: Pearl Ione McGlasson. Survived by his wife; four children: Michael, Kelley, Lori and Jimmy, all at home; his mother of Winchester; the following brothers and sisters: Spencer Evans of Winchester, Mrs. Robert (Marilyn) Francis and Mrs. Keith (Janet) Sloan, both of California, Darrell Evans of Jacksonville and Steven Evans and Gayle Evans, both of Winchester; paternal grandfather: Walter Evans of Winchester; and maternal grandmother: Alice DeSherlia of Winchester. Preceded by two sisters.
EVANS, Catherine (Bettis); b: 28Apr1908, Scott Co., Il.; d: 5Feb1983, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Baptist Cemetery, Gilead, Il.; m: Orval Evans (date and place not stated); fa: James Bettis; mo: Barbara Lovell. A resident of Winchester; formerly of Hettick. Survived by her husband; two sons: Clifford Hester of Thayer and Richard Hester of Springfield; three grandchildren; one sister: Mrs. Effie Long of Carrollton; and two brothers: George Bettis Waverly and Roy Bettis of Winchester.
EVANS, Charles Gilbert "Gib"; b: 31Jul1898, Elkhart, Il.; d: 3Sep1991, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: Ida Elizabeth Hardy on 24Aug1921 in Winchester, Il.; fa: Charles Bruce Evans; mo: Florence Gerard. Wife preceded in death 11Feb1985. A resident of Winchester. Survived by a sister: Mrs. Sam L. (Elsie) Killebrew of rural Winchester; and a brother: Dale F. Evans of Meredosia. Preceded by five brothers: Raymond, Cordell, Fred, Merle and Ernest T. Evans.
EVANS, Chester; b: 21Aug1903, Scott Co., Il.; d: 6May1978, Jacksonville Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: Jackson L. Evans; mo: Eva May (surname not stated). A resident of Winchester, IL. Survived by two sons: Everett of Mission Viejo, Calif., and Leroy of Fairborn, Ohio.; a daughter: Mrs. Maurine Saylor of Springfield; nine grand and nine g-grandchildren; three brothers: Russell and Theodore, both of Winchester, and Dean of Azusa, Calif.; two sisters: Mrs. Marie Campbell of Springfield and Mrs. Isabell Price of Florissant, Mo. Preceded by a brother: Oscar.
EVANS, Clarence E., Sr.; b: 14Apr1930, Carrollton, Il.; d: 23Feb1983, Boyd Memorial Hospital; bu: Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Eldred, Il.; m: Helen Rhoades on 24Dec1949 in Carrollton, Il.; fa: Alpha Elam Evans; mo: Emmert (surname not stated). A resident of rural Eldred, Il. Survived by his wife; a daughter; Mrs. Mike (Virginia "Tunie") Brannan of Eldred; two sons: Clarence Evans, Jr. of Shipman and Roy "Butch" Evans of Carrollton; seven grandchildren; a sister: Mrs. Lou Geerlings of Beech Tree, Ga.; and two brothers: Carroll Eugene Evans of Carrollton and Norman Evans of Park Forest.
EVANS, Clayton Wayne; b: 17Sep1915, near Winchester, Il.; d: 18Feb1979, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Green Pond Cemetery, south of Milton, Il.; m: Veda Iler on 10Sep1935 in Winchester, Il.; fa: Water Y. Evans; mo: Wanita Gertrude Hudson. A resident of Milton. Survived by his wife; a son: Robert of Pittsfield; a daughter: Mrs. LaDon (Jennie) Johnson of Milton; a brother: Floyd of Pittsfield; five grand and two g-grandchildren.
EVANS, Dale Franklin; b: 9Nov1924, Scott Co., Il.; d: 2Sep1992, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: Jean Jarnagin O'Brien (date and place not stated); fa: Charles Bruce Evans; mo: Artie Della Franklin. A resident of Meredosia; formerly of Winchester. Survived by his wife; five children: Richard D. Evans of Missouri, Mrs. Eugene (Bonnie) Watkins of Waverly, Donna Evans, Dale Jean Evans and Karen Sue Evans; two step-sons: James O'Brien of Columbus, Ga., and Michael O'Brien of Racine, Wisc.; six grand, four g-grand and three step-grandchildren; and one sister: Mrs. Sam L. (Elsie) Killebrew of rural Winchester. Preceded by six brothers: Merle, Fred, Raymond, Gilbert, Ernest and Cordell Bruce Evans.
EVANS, Dan W.; b: 8Apr1949, Pittsfield, Il.; d: 25Feb1979, San Francisco, Calif.; bu: Winchester, Il.; fa: Leo Evans; mo: Virginia Benton. Survived by a sister: Peggy Evans of Winchester.
EVANS, Daniel H.; b: 7Dec1920, Dunnville, Ky.; b: 15Apr1978, Naples, Fla.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Helen Butterfield on 4Nov1942 (place not stated); fa: James Evans; mo: Alice Taylor. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; his parents of Jacksonville; a daughter: Mrs. Vicki Underbrink of Jacksonville; three sisters: Aline Campbell and Doris DeWeese, both of Jacksonville, an Helen Marie Barth of Meredosia; a brother: Larry Evans of Jacksonville; and two grandchildren: Scott and Tami Underbrink.
EVANS, Darla (Painter); b: 17Feb1942, Prairie Grove, Ark.; d: 28May1985, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: White Hall, Il.; m: Cark K. Evans on 9Nov1963, White Hall, Il.; fa: Chester Painter; mo: Wilma Jean Akin. A resident of Edwardsville; formerly of White Hall. Survived by her husband; two sons: Eric and Philip, both at home; her mother: Wilma Jean of rural White Hall; and two brothers: Bill Painter of Kalamazoo, Mich., and Mike Painter of White Hall. Preceded by her father.
EVANS, Derek Jason; b: 5Oct1982, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 22Oct1984, Springfield, Il.; bu: Chapin, Il.; fa: Michael Evans; mo: Mary Lewis. A resident of rural Alexander, Il. Survived by his parents; two brothers: Michael, Jr. and Damon Evans; one sister: Michelle, all at home; paternal grandparents: Lester and Stella McDannald; and maternal grandparents: Orval and Laura Lewis of Alexander.
EVANS, Donald G.; b: 11Jan1934, Easton, Il.; d: 26May1981, Springfield, Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Ruth A. Goldsborough on 20Jan1964 in Rushville, Il.; fa: Rev. Harry R. Evans; mo: Caroline Cassens. A resident of rural Jacksonville, Il. Army vet (1856-1968). Survived by his wife; two children: Steven Lyle and Cara Marie, both at home; and a sister: Mrs. Arnold (Mary Elizabeth) Claus of Inverness, Fla. Preceded by his parents.
EVANS, Dorothy (Miller); b: 22Apr1932, Lima, Il.; d: 5Apr1991, Green Cove Springs, Fla.; bu: Hickory Grove Cemetery, Green Cove Springs, Fla.; m: Harry Evans (date and place not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). Survived by her husband; Harry; two daughters: Patricia A. Parker of Jacksonville and Dianna Taylor of St. Augustine, Fla.; two sons: Terry A. Taylor of Coco Beach, Fla., and Glen C. Taylor of St. Augustine; two sisters: Charlotte Gilmore of Green Cove Springs and Gladys Scaccia of Daytona Beach, Fla.; two brothers: Leon Miller of St. Louis and Jerry Miller of Carthage; and 11 grandchildren.
EVANS, Dorothy I. (Pearn); b: 27Dec1911, Gurney, Cass Co., Il.; d: 9Mar1991, Springfield, Il.; bu: Ashland, Il.; m: Willard Evans on 22Jul1933 in Virginia, Il.; fa: Omer Pearn; mo: Lella Flynn. A former resident of Ashland, Il. Survived by her husband; two daughters: Mrs. Robert (Mary Ann) Willis Great Falls, Mont., and Mrs. Joseph (Cynthia) Avart of Springfield; three grandchildren; four brothers: Albyn Pearn of Quincy, Sherwood Pearn of Spivey, Kans., John Pearn of Ashland and Gayland Pearn of Detroit, Mich.; one sister: Kathleen Rall of Spivey, Kans.; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by two brothers: Forrest Pearn and Charles Pearn.
EVANS, Earl Frederick; b: 16Jan1906, Scott Co., Il; d: 26Dec1988, St. Petersburg, Fla.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: Hallie Hart in 1927 in Bowling Green, Mo.; fa: Charles Evans; mo: Artie Franklin. A former resident of Winchester. Survived by his wife; two sons: E. Fred Evans, Jr. of Murphysboro and Carl "Eddie" Evans of Treasure Island, Fla.; five grandchildren; Elaine Mullen and Eric Evans, both of St. Petersburg, Fla., Kyle Evans of Largo, Fla., Charlene DeHoyt of Murphysboro and Irene Maurice of Paris, France; five g-grandchildren; one sister: Mrs. Sa (Elsie) Killebrew of Glasgow; one brother: Dale Evans of California; and one half-brother: Gilbert Evans of Winchester. Preceded by three brothers: Raymond, Cordell and Merle.
EVANS, Earl Robert; b: 12Jul1928, Hannibal, Mo.; d: 19Jun1995, Quincy, Il.; bu: Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry, Il.; m: Bettie I. McGee on 29Dec1946 in Quincy, Il.; fa: Joseph William Evans; mo: Jessie Bates. A resident of Barry, Il. Korean War Army vet. Survived by his wife; one daughter: Mrs. Marvin (Peggy) Lynch of Barry; one grandson; two granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by a half-brother: Lawrence Lyons.
EVANS, Edna J. (Falk); b: 22Nov1898, Kenosha, Wisc.; d: 18Jun1978, Midland, Mich.; bu: White Hall, Il.; m: Donald G. Evans on 21Apr1921 (place not stated); fa: Gustav Falk; mo: Pauline Quandt. Husband preceded in death in January, 1970. A former resident of White Hall, Il. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. William (Mary Edan) Brophy of Athens, Ohio; and a son: Donald G. Evans, Jr. of Midland, Mich.; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and one brother: Clarence Falk of California. Preceded by one brother.
EVANS, Effie (Richards); b: 5Aug1888, Liberty, Ky.; d: 2Nov1979, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: Logan Evans on 24Mar1917 (place not stated); fa: Thomas Richards; mo: Ida (surname not stated). Husband preceded in death in 1975. A resident of Winchester. Survived by a daughter: Bernice Murphy of Hettick; a son: Stanley of Winchester; and a sister: Laura Norman of Virden. Preceded by three brothers and a sister.
EVANS, Eleanor; b: (date not stated), Greene Co., Il.; d: 30May1989, Seattle, Wash.; bu: White Hall, Il.; fa: William Ward Evans; mo: Lula Gullette. A resident of Seattle for 43 years. Survived by five sisters: Mrs. Olin (Katherine) Neighbors and Isabel Evans, both of White Hall, and Mrs. Joseph (Carol) Taylor, Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Clemmensen and Maxine Evans, all of Albuquerque, N.M.; four nieces and one nephew.
EVANS, Elsie L.; b: 8Aug1905, Chilhowee, Mo.; d: 6Jan1992, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Mo.; fa: Thomas H. Evans; mo: Jeanette Malone. Survived by two nieces: Mrs. L. T. Kircher, Jr. of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Mrs. Mary Lou Peacock of San Francisco, Calif. Preceded by one brother: Sterling Evans; and one sister: Virginia Evans.
EVANS, Emmert F.; b: 23Jan1903, Greene Co., Il.; d: 4Nov1978, Carrollton, Il.; bu: Carrollton, Il.; m: Alpha Elam in August, 1928 (place not stated); fa: Robert Evans; mo: Millie Cole. Survived by his wife; these children: Mrs. Lou Geerlings of Peach Tree, Georgia, Clarence of Carrollton, Carroll of East Alton and Norman of Park Forest; nine grand and six g-grandchildren; and two sisters: Mrs. Irene McFaul of Leona Valley, Calif., and Mrs. Lena House of St. Louis, Mo. Preceded by a brother and a sister.
EVANS, Emmett K.; b: 5Jul1907, Chenoa, Il.; d: 15Sep1977, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Roxanne Adams on 20Dec1934 (place not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). Wife preceded in death 22Nov1969. Survived by a son: John W. Evans of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and four grandchildren. Preceded by a sister.
EVANS, Gerald R.; b: 22Aug1944, Quincy, Il; d: 26Nov1987, Rochester, Minn.; bu: Mt. Olive Cemetery, near Ewing, Mo.; m: Carol Turner on 5Jul1962 in Quincy, Il.; fa: Clement "Red" Evans; mo: Janie Brackett. A resident of Quincy, Il. Survived by his wife; his parents of Ewing, Mo.; two daughters: Mrs. Kevin (Sherry Robin) Tanner and Mrs. Larry (Mary Jane) Sprinkle, both of Quincy; a son: Jerrod Robert, at home; a granddaughter: Evan Marie Sprinkle of Quincy; and maternal grandmother: Mrs. Della Brackett of Quincy, formerly of Bluffs.
EVANS, Goldie I. (Zachary); b: 11May1915, Leroy, Kansas; d: 6Aug1987, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Holland Evans on 26Sep1936 in Springfield, Il.; fa: Charles Zachary; mo: Grace Thomas. A resident of rural Marnico Village, Jacksonville, Il. Survived by her husband; one son: Leroy McIntyre of Tucson, Ariz.; one daughter: Mrs. Wayne (Dixie) Gerard of Jacksonville; one brother: Melvin Zachary of Cottage Hills; 8 grand and 9 g-grandchildren. Preceded by one son: Terry Lee Evans; two brothers; and two sisters.
EVANS, Grace (Beck); b: 5Nov1898, Illinois; d: 19Dec1994, Beardstown, Il.; bu: Beardstown, Il.; m: Leonard Evans on 21Feb1921 in Peoria, Il.; fa & mo: (not stated). Husband preceded in death in December, 1980. Survived by two daughters: Katherine Evans of Beardstown and Mrs. Art (Janice) Dufelmeier of Havana; a brother: Harold Jones of Kansas City, Mo.; five grand and eight g-grandchildren. Preceded by her parents and two brothers: Jessie and Clarence Beck.
EVANS, Harold E.; b: 30Sep1924, Winchester, Il.; d: 15Sep1995, Winchester, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: George W. Evans; mo: Leila O. Neff. WWII Navy vet. Survived by one daughter: Julie Gimbel of Jacksonville; three grandchildren; four brothers: Eugene of Bluffs, George of Bluffs, Gary of Winchester and Paul Evans of Chapin; and three sisters: Katherine Pagels of Alton, Eloise Butkovich of Wood River and Wilma Weder of Winchester. Preceded by one brother: Hubert Evans; and two sisters: Mary Jane Lawshe and Mildred Smith.
EVANS, Helen E. (Osterholt); b: 17Sep1890, near Arenzville, Il.; d: 15Apr1990, Delta, Ohio; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il; m: Samuel W. Evans on 7Apr1914 in Jacksonville, Il.; fa: August Osterholt; mo: Katherine Walker. Husband preceded in death in 1968. A former resident of Jacksonville. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Lushbaugh of Dyer, Ind., and Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Allen of Delta, Ohio; a son: Ralph G. Evans of Jacksonville; 20 grand and several g-grandchildren. Preceded by a son: Robert E. Evans; three sisters; and two brothers.
EVANS, Herman Lee; b: 9Apr1916, Scott Co., Il.; d: 17Nov1992, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: Freda Mae Relaford on 15May1939 in Bowling Green, Mo.; fa: James Will Evans; mo: Emma Krueger. A resident of Winchester, Il. Survived by his wife; two sons: James L. Evans of Roodhouse; and Kenneth E. Evans of Winchester; five grandchildren; one g-granddaughter; and one sister: Gracie Smith of Winchester. Preceded by one sister: Nancy Golf.
EVANS, Holland E.; b: 14Feb1913, Palmyra, Il.;d: 28Apr1991, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Goldie Zachary on 26Sep1936 in Springfield, Il.; fa: Roy Evans; mo: Ida May Hubbs. Wife preceded in death 6Aug1987. Survived by one daughter: Mrs. Wayne (Dixie) Gerald of Jacksonville; one foster son: Lee Roy McIntyre of Tucson, Ariz.; eight grand and several g-grandchildren; one sister: Pearl File of Waverly; and two nieces: Geraldine Lewis of Chatham and Annabelle Bryant of Springfield. Preceded by one son: Terry Lee Evans; and one sister: Grace Breeding.
EVANS, Ida (Hardy); b: 9Mar1898, Scott Co., Il.; d: 11Feb1985, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: (not stated); m: Gilbert Evans on 24Aug1921 in Winchester, Il.; fa: Charles Hardy; mo: Ollie Jackson. A resident of Winchester, Il. Survived by her husband; and one sister: Gertrude Waid of Winchester. Preceded by a brother; Murl Hardy; and a sister: Mamie Waid.
EVANS, John Jay; b: 3May1921, Morgan Co., Il.; d: 11Apr1978, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Catherine Cockerill on 28Jun1941 (place not stated); fa: Winter Evans; mo: Jenny Davis. WWII Navy vet. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Karolyn Evans and Mary Lynn Evans, both at home; two half-brothers: Donald Decker and Russell Decker, both of Jacksonville; three half-sisters: Betty Dixon and Louise Welch, both of Jacksonville, and Irene Davis of West Frankfort; one step-bother: Charles Decker of Springfield; one step-sister: Lillian Suterland of Murrayville; and one aunt: Alice Evans of Jacksonville, who raised him in her home; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by a son: Richard Lee; one step-sister; and one step-brother.
EVANS, John Wesley; b: 1Jan1895, Oxville, Il.; d: 4Jun1989, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Kinderhook, Il.; m: Ethel Collier on 25Nov1919 in New Canton, Il.; fa: Thomas Jefferson Evans; mo: Sarah Elvira McDade. Wife preceded in death 20Mar1949. A resident of Hull; formerly of New Canton, Il. Survived by two daughters: Wilma Noynaert and Grace Duncan, both of Peoria; two sons: Paul Evans and Lee Evans, both of Hull; six grand and nine g-grandchildren; and a sister: Alma Minton of New Canton. Preceded by a sister and two brothers.
EVANS, Joseph Anthony; b: 23Oct1934, Bluffs, Il.; d: 23Jun1979, Frankfurt, Germany; bu: Hillcrest Cemetery, near Bluffs, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: Joseph A. Evans; mo: (not stated). Vietnam Army vet. Survived by his mother of Bluffs; two daughters: Kristel Anne, a student at the University of Georgia, and Mary Kerr of Atlanta, Ga.; two sons: Joseph Anthony III and John Thomas, both of Atlanta, Ga.; and four sisters: Mrs. Harold (Mary Ann) Morris of Bluffs, Mrs. Brice (Margaret Mary) Irving of Pittsfield, Mrs. Raymond (Rita) Yahnke of Plainfield and Mrs. Richard (Charlotte) Thompson of LaGrange. Preceded by his father and an infant brother.
EVANS, Josephine (McCracken); b: 13Jan1906, Manchester, Il.; d: 3Aug1986, Waverly, Il.; bu: Waverly, Il.; m: Lennie C. Evans in 1926 in Winchester, Il.; fa: Robert McCraken; mo: Grace Crabtree. Husband preceded in death in December, 1985. Survived by one daughter: Anna M. Hagaman of Peoria; eight grand and eight g-grandchildren. Preceded by a daughter and two sisters.
EVANS, Jouquenia (Conner); b: 11Oct1892, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 29Jun1976, Boston, Mass.; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Herman L. Evans in 1910 (place not stated); fa: Lewis Conner; mo: Cynthia Smith. Husband preceded in death. A resident of Jacksonville. Survived by a daughter: Cloie Lee Rieck of Jacksonville; four grandchildren, one of whom she was visiting in Boston: Ronald Powell of Hyde Park, Mrs. Jacqueline Davis of Murphysboro, Jean House of Chatsworth, Calif., and Virginia Allen of Wyanette, Il.; seven g-grand and two g-g-grandchildren. Preceded by a daughter: Mabel Powell; and two brothers.
EVANS, Katherine "Katie" (Ryan); b: 15Oct1889, Winchester, Il. d: 2Aug1976, Beardstown, Il.; bu: St. Alexius Cemetery, Beardstown, Il.; m: Jacob B. Evans in 1908 in Beardstown, Il.; fa: Daniel Ryan; mo: Mary Ellen Lawless. Husband preceded in death in 1957. Survived by two children: Cairl D. Evans of Beardstown and Carl W. Evans of Pekin; three grandchildren; sisters and brothers: Mrs. Margaret Foster, Mrs. Cecille Cowen, Mrs. Mary Ryan Reese, all of Beardstown, and Cairl Ryan of Jacksonville. Preceded by a son: James; and three brothers.
EVANS, Kathryn (Erixon); b: 27Apr1907, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 19Aug1986, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Joseph O. Evans on 27Feb1944 (place not stated); fa: Samuel Thomas Erixon; mo: Rosella Rexroat. Husband preceded in death. Survived by nieces and nephews: Roland and Clayton Erixon of Jackosnville, Joann Brasel of East Moline, Peggy Hogg of Chapin and Thomas Rex Erixon of Tyler Hill, Pa. Preceded by three brothers; a sister; and one nephew.
EVANS, L. Manford; b: 2Jan1941, Buffs, Il.; d: 12Apr1977, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; fa: Merle Evans; mo: Ada Belle Riley. A resident of rural Winchester. Survived by his parents; the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. John (Delores) Smock of Manito, Mrs. Dean (Wanda) Hurst of Roodhouse, Mrs. James (Shirley) Sharp of Stanford, Mrs. William (Beverly) Davis of Groveland, Mrs. Joe (Jeannette) Smith of East Peoria, Kenneth Darrell Evans of Manito, Gary Evans of Peoria and Roger F. Evans of Morton.
EVANS, Lennie C.; b: 18Jan1901, Scott Co., Il.; d: 22Dec1985, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Waverly, Il.; m: Josephine McCracken in 1926 in Winchester, Il.; fa: William Evans; mo: Della Farris. A resident of Waverly. Survived by his wife; one daughter: Anna M. Hagamon of Peoria; eight grand and eight g-grandchildren. Preceded by a daughter: Louise Urbanski; one sister; and one brother.
EVANS, Leta M. (Garrison); b: 22Nov1907, Greene Co., Il.; d: 14Feb1985, Carrollton, Il.; m: Kenneth Evans on 9Oct1925 (place not stated); fa: John Garrison; mo: Molly Hillis. Husband preceded in death 20Aug1974. Survived by three daughters: Mrs. John (Marilyn) Meyer of St. Charles, Mo., Mrs. Tom (Shirley) Handlin of Eldred and Mrs. Richard (Linda) Probst of Carrollton; three sons: Donald and Ronald of Carrollton and Darrell of Roodhouse; 21 grand and 13 g-grandchildren. Preceded by five sisters and four brothers.
EVANS, Marie (Greenwood); b: 26Jul1899, Philadelphia, Il.; d: 18Sep1989, Springfield, Il.; bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, Il.; m: Clyde Evans (date and place not stated); fa: William Greenwood; mo: Mary Jan Wright. Husband preceded in death 2Jul1984. Survived by three nieces: Goldie Hudson and Jessie Mitchell, both of Virginia, and Louise Harnett of Aurora. Preceded by five brothers and four sisters.
EVANS, Marie (Dwyer); b: 29Mar1910, St. Louis, Mo.; d: 18Feb1977, Pekin, Il.; bu: St. Alexius Cemetery, Beardstown, Il.; m: Carl W. Evans on 2Nov1939 in East St. Louis, Il.; fa: Dan Dwyer; mo: Ellen (surname not stated). Survived by her husband; three aunts: Mrs. Cecile Cowen, Mrs. Maggie Foster and Mrs. Mary Ryan Reese; and a brother and sister-in-law: Mr. & Mrs. Cairl Evans, all of Beardstown.
EVANS, Mary (Rees); b: (not stated); d: July, 1981, North Platte, Nebraska; bu: Omaha, Nebraska; m: (not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). Husband preceded in death. Survived by two brothers: Oris Rees of Cape Coral, Fla., and James Rees of Ludington, Mich.; and one sister: Mrs. Robert (Virginia) Gerdes of Alexander. Preceded by her parents, two brothers and a sister.
EVANS, Mary Henry; b: 1976 (place not stated); d: 21Aug1976, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Youngblood Cemetery, Nortonville, Il.; fa: Dennis Evans; mo: Sylvia Chaudoin. A resident of Nortonville; was 2 months of age at death. Survived by her parents; a twin brother: Chad; two grandmothers: Mrs. Louise Chaudoin of rural Franklin and Mrs. Marjorie Evans of Jacksonville; several uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
EVANS, Maryann (Gladhart); b: 26Oct1924, Vincennes, Ind.; d: 26Mar1996, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville; m: Everett Evans in 1944 at Winchester, Il.; fa: Harry Gladhart; mo: Mary Ann Melvara Theopedrie Hudgehaden Cornelia Carlisle. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Terry (Sarajo) Dennis and Roxanne Weyl, both of Jacksonville; two sons: John (wife, Gayle) Evans and Donald (wife, Sue) Evans, both of Jacksonville; 13 grand and five g-grandchildren. Preceded by one granddaughter: Three brothers: Charles Samuel Gladhart, Robert Dudley Gladhart and John Howard Gladhart; and one sister: Betty Lou Kincaid.
EVANS, Megan Elizabeth; b: 16Jun1995, Springfield, Il.; d: 16Jun1995, Springfield, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; fa: Timothy Ray Evans; mo: Melissa Jane White. Survived by her parents of Winchester; maternal grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. David White and Jane White, all of Winchester; paternal grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Gary Evans of Winchester and Raymond Albers of Simpsonville, S.C.; maternal g-grandparents: Iona White and Edith Franklin, both of Winchester; and paternal g-grandparetns: Mr. & Mrs. Henry Albers of Winchester and Irene Rose of Jacksonville. Preceded by maternal g-grandparents: Froman White and William Franklin; and paternal g-grandfather: Arvin Rose.
EVANS, Merle; b: 24Nov1904, Scott Co., Il.; d: 4Oct1987, Hopedale, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: Ada Riley on 9Mar1930 in Pittsfield, Il.; fa: Charles Evans; mo: Artie Franklin. A resident of rural Wnchester. Survived by his wife; five daughers: Mrs. John (Delores) Smock of Calfield, Mo., Mrs. Dean (Wanda) Hurst of White Hall, Mrs. James (Shirley) Sharp of Staunford, Beverly Davis of Groveland and Mrs. Joseph (Janette) Smith of East Peoria; three sons: Darrell of Manito, Gary of Peoria and Roger of Morton; 27 grand and 18 g-grandchildren; two brothers: Fred of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Dale of California; and one half-brother: Gilbert Evans of Jacksonville. Preceded by a son: Manford in 1977; and two brothers: Raymond and Cordell.
EVANS, Michael Paul; b: 1Aug1943, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 23Sep1984, Springfield, Il.; bu: (cremated) Colorado; m: Linda Lee McPhereson on 1Jul1968 in Casper, Wyoming; fa: Merle Evans; mo: Margery Mulquin. A resident of Loveland, Colo.; formerly of Jacksonville, Il. Survived by his wife; his mother of Loveland, Colo.; a daughter: Kimberly Lynn, at home; a grandmother: Charlotte Mulquin of Jacksonville; seven brothrs: Merle Jr. of Santa Clara, Calif., Patrick and David of Murrayville, Dennis of Alexander, Donnie of Mt. Shasta, Caif., Albert of Natchitoches, La., and Timothy of Loveland, Colo.; two sisters: Teresa Barton of Loveland, Colo., and Cathy McNabb of Delta, Ia. Preceded by a sister.
EVANS, Minnie Pearl (Wayman); b: 10Feb1894, Macoupin Co., Il.; d: 18Jul1991, Beardstown, Il.; bu: Beardstown, Il.; m: Kermit Evans (date and place not stated); fa: Newton Wayman; mo: Eullia Hicks. Husband preceded in death. Survived by one daughter: Leuvenia Gray of Beardstown; two sisters: Hattie Wech and Dollie Showalter of Peoria; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by four brothers and three sisters.
EVANS, Nellie (Templin); b: 25Sep1893, Scott Co., Il.; d: 25Mar1979, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: 1) William Hoots (date and place not stated); and 2) Walter Y. Evans in 1938 (place not stated); fa: Charles Templin; mo: Mary Stice. 1st husband preceded in death in 1932; 2nd in 1977. Survived by the following children: Mrs. Elsie Hughes of Bellwood, Herbert Hoots and Mrs. Dollie Dawson, both of Winchester; and a step-son: Floyd Evans of Pittsfield; 20 grand, 9 step-grand, 40 g-grand and 25 g-step-grandchildren. Preceded by four infant children; a son: Walter; two step-sons: Wilbur Glen Evans and Clayton Evans; seven grand and three step-grandchildren; four sisters; and two brothers.
EVANS, Orval Stanley; b: (date not stated), Scott Co., Il.; d: 11Sep11985, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: (not stated); m: 1) Gertrude Rush; and 2) Mary Kirk Trask (dates and places not stated); fa: Harlin Evans; mo: Florence McEvers. 1st wife preceded in death in 1972. A resident of Winchester, Il. Survived by his wife; three grandchildren: Larry Evans of rural Winchester, Mrs. Jerry (Jeannie) Byal and Linda Evans, both of Jacksonville; and five g-grandchildren: Jason, Jeremy and Jill Byal of Jacksonville and Brandi and Larry Paul Evans II of rural Winchester. Preceded by one son: Paul, in 1974; and two sisters: Cecil Lawson and Zola Elliott.
EVANS, Pearl (McGlasson); b: 18Sep1912 (place not stated); d: 4Nov1978, Winchester, Il.; bu: (not stated); m: Wilbur Glenn Evans (date and place not stated); fa: Roy McGlasson; mo: Alice (surname not stated). Husband preceded in death. Survived by six children: Richard "Spencer" of Winchester, Marilyn Francis of Orange Grove, Calif., Darrell of Jacksonville and Steve and Gayle, both of Winchester; 19 grand and six g-grandchildren; a sister: Florence Kinney of Peoria; and three brothers: Major McGlasson of Wood River, Howard McGlasson of Greenview and Keith DeSherilia of Tucson, Arizona.
EVANS, R. Greg; b: 31Jul1928, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 26Dec1982, Griggsville, Il.; bu: Griggsville, Il.; m: Joanne Birch on 25Oct1947 (place not stated); fa: Robert H. Evans; mo: Stella Brown Carnes. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. John (Vickie) Newman of Sherman and Carole Evans, at home; one son: Michael Evans of Griggsville; and three grandchildren. Preceded by his mother.
EVANS, Ralph W.; b: 1Jul1911, Scott Co., Il.; d: 31Aug1977, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: Katherine Evans on 31May1933 in Pittsfield, Il.; fa: Grant Evans; mo: Flossie Havens. Wife preceded in death in 1974. A resident of rural Winchester. Survived by the following children: Mrs. Herb (Virginia) Ehlert of Winchester, Mrs. Verne (Doris) Brown of Alton, Mrs. Jauniece Zundell of Winchester, Mrs. Sam (Rennah) Burger of Jerseyville, Mrs. Virgil (Kathy) Nix of Carlinville, Mrs. Robert (Brenda) Gregory of Winchester and Victor Evans of Winchester; 16 grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. Ray (Rowena) Summers of Winchester and Mrs. Paul (Renna) Thomas of Winchester. Preceded by one sister and one brother.
EVANS, Ralph Wesley; b: 29Nov1916, Winchester, Il..; d: 3Apr1986, Alsey, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: Mary Margaret Flanagan on 28Aug1939 in Bowling Green, Mo.; fa: John Wesley Evans; mo: Mary Eunice Northcutt. Survived by his wife; three children: James Edward of Jacksonville, Larry Michael of Springfield and Mrs. D. D. (Mary D.) Moore of Alsey; five grandchildren; and one sister: Mrs. Lee (Polly) Witwer of rural Bluffs. Preceded by a daughter: Patricia; a twin brother: John; and an infant sister.
EVANS, Raymond A.; b: 9Jan1914, Scott Co., Il.; d: 15Jan1982, Apple Valley, Calif.; bu; Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Bernice Kinney (date and place not stated); fa: James Evans; mo: Ethel Winningham. A former resident of Jacksonville, Il. Survived by his wife; one son: Roger, with whom he made his home in California; and one daughter: Mrs. Don (Delores) Young of Lake St. Louis, Mo.; four grandchildren; two half-brothers: James Albert of Quincy and Ted Wesley of Oregon; four half-sisters: Linda Harrington of Oregon, Betty Hoots of White Hall, Verneal Chipman of Maywood, Mo., and Lena Brassfield of Quincy. Preceded by one bother, one sister, one half-sister and one grandchild.
EVANS, Raymond Merle; b: 27May1911, Scott Co., Il.; d: 12Mar1986, rural Winchester, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: 1) Ellen Turner on 6Jun1936 (place not stated); and 2) Mary Brady on 24Oct1969 in Jacksonville; fa: Edward Evans; mo: Pearl Anders. 1st wife preceded in death in 1n 1967. A resident of Jacksonville, Il. Survived by his wife of Jacksonville; the following children: Marcella Coats of Eugene, Ore., Bruce Evans of Jacksonville, Mrs. James (Marilyn) Dolen of Winchester, Mrs. Kenneth (Connie) Hubbard of Nebo, Gordan Evans of Winchester and Mrs. James "Corky" (Pat) Lemons of Pittsfield; the following step-children: Helen Decker of Jacksonville, Shirley Cooper of Manchester, Gracie Schneider of Jacksonville, Linda Flynn of Phoenix, Arizona, John Brady of Lynchburg, Va., Mike Brady of Houston, Tex., Mary Matijevich of Las Vegas, Nevada and Steve Brady of Lenox; 30 grandchildren; two sisters: Louise Parton of Winchester and Helen Phillips of Meredosia. Preceded by one grandchild, three sisters and a brother.
EVANS, Richard Spencer; b: 25May1931, Scott Co., Il.; d: 4Oct1992, Winchester, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: Beverly Bates on 26Mar1951 in Pocahontas, Ark.; fa: Wilbur Glenn Evans; mo: Pearl Ione McGlasson. Survived by his wife; three daughters: Mrs. Rick (Vicky) Williams of Macomb and Rosie Evans and Connie Evans, both of Winchester; one grandson; two sisters: Mrs. Bob (Marilyn) Frances of North Highlands, Calif., and Mrs. Keith (Janet) Sloan of Sacramento, Calif.; three brothers: Darrell of Jacksonville, Steven of Winchester and Gayle Evans of Missouri. Preceded by two infant children: Carolyn and Richard; one brother: Carol Eugene Evans; and two sisters.
EVANS, Robert E.; b:21Jun1917, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 12Jul1988, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Margaret Hewett on 22Feb1945 in Portsmouth, England; fa: Samuel Wesley Evans; mo: Helen Osterholt. WWII vet. Survived by his wife; his mother of Delta, Ohio; two sons: Mark and Bruce, both of Jacksonville; three daughters: Mrs. Joseph (Barbara) Kabat of Noblesville, Ind., Mrs. James (Janet) Cisne and Mrs. Robin (Maureen) Vidakovich, both of Jacksonville; 12 grandchildren; one brother: Ralph of Jacksonville; two sisters: Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Lushbaugh of Dyer, Ind., and Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Allen of Delta, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
EVANS, Roy W.; b: 23Sep1908 (place not stated); d: 19Dec1982, Murrayville, Il.; bu: Murrayville, Il.; m: Mae Cogswell on 28Feb1941 (place not stated); fa: David Evans; mo: Mary Wild. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Vernon (Connie) Massey of Woodson and Shirley Ferguson of Winter Have, Fla.; and two sons: Roy W. Evans, Jr. of Macomb and Rex D. Evans of Murrayville; nine grandchildren; one brother: Carl D. Evans of Roodhouse; two sisters: Mrs. Robert (Alma) Elmore of Jacksonville and Mrs. Anthony (Pearl) Kolder of Oceanside, Calif. Preceded by one daughter and one grandchild.
EVANS, Russell L.; b: 24Aug1901, Scott Co., Il.; d: 27Mar1985, Springfield, Il.; bu: (not stated); m: Irma Cumby on 2Aug1924 in Winchester, Il.; fa: Jackson Evans; mo: Eva (surname not stated). A resident of rural Winchester, Il. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Virginia Fitch of rural Hillview and Mrs. Robert (Dorothylu) Cox of rural Winchester; six grand and 17 g-grandchildren and two step-g-grandchildren; two brothers: Theodore of rural Winchester and Warren D. of Calif.; two sisters: Mrs. Donald (Isabel) Price of Florissant, Mo., and Mrs. Floyd (Marie) Campbell of Springfield.
EVANS, Stanley L.; b: 17Sep1919, Winchester, Il.; d: 9Oct1990, Winchester, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: Louise Wald on 26Jul1958 in Pittsfield, Il.; fa: Logan Evans; mo: Effie Richards. Survived by his wife and one sister: Bernice Murphy of Hettick.
EVANS, Sylvia M. (Chaudoin); b: 2Nov1953, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 10Jun1990, Springfield, Il.; bu: Youngblood Baptist Church Cemetery, Nortonville, Il.; m: Dennis K. Evans on 12Jul1975 (place not stated); fa: Samuel E. Chaudoin; mo: Clara Louise McCann. A resident of Alexander, Il. Survived by her mother of Franklin; her husband; three children: Chad S., Channa Colleen and Dina K., all at home; two brothers: Carroll Chaudoin of Greenfield and Paul Chaudoin of Franklin; and four sisters: Terry Adams of Garden Grove, Calif., Lydia Whitlock of Murrayville, Patsy Lancaster of Jacksonville and Juanita Preston of Jacksonville.
EVANS, Virginia (Benton); b: 7Jun1921, Scott Co., Il.; d: 24Nov1977, Pittsfield, Il.; bu Winchester, Il.; m: Leo Evans on 11Oct1947 in Lynnville, Il.; fa: James H. Benton ; mo: Amanda Evans. Husband preceded in death in 1972. A resident of Winchester, Il. Survived by two children: Dan Evans and Peggy Evans, both of Winchester; the following brothers and sisters: George Benton of Winchester, Leonard and Benjamin Benton, both of Winchester, Edna McClenning of Streator and Alice Anderson of Carrollton. Preceded by an infant son and three brothers.
EVANS, Walter Y.; b: 16Jun1886, Scott Co., Il.; d: 25Jun1977, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il; m: 1) Wanita Gertrude Hudson in 1909; and 2) Nellie Templin Hoots in 1938 (places not stated); fa: John Evans; mo: Julie Northcutt. 1st wife preceded in death in 1935. Survived by his wife; two sons: Floyd of Pittsfield and Clayton of Milton; three step-children; Elsie Hughes of Chicago and Herbert Hoots and Dollie Dawson, both of Winchester; nine grand and several g-grandchildren; and a sister: Mrs. Daisy Edmonson of Galesburg. Preceded by one son: Glenn; one step-son; two brothers; two sisters; and three grandchildren.
EVANS, William H.; b: 16Jul1916, Winchester, Il.; d: 4Jun1984, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Oakland Cemetery, Meredosia, Il.; m: Delores McAllister on 24May1946 in Meredosia, Il.; fa: Doctor R. Evans; mo: Percy Woodard. Resident of Meredosia, Il. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; two sons: James W. Evans of Mt. Sterling and William Joseph Evans of Normal; two grandchildren: Jimmy Joe Evans and Lori Lee Evans, both of Mt. Sterling; a sister: Mrs. Clarence (Mildred) Stuart of Barrow; and a brother: Clement Evans of Quincy. Preceded by two sisters.
EVANS, William L.; b: (date not stated), Macoupin Co., Il.; d: 18Nov1988, St. Louis, Mo.; bu: Oak Grove Cemetery, Jerseyville, Il.; m: Lenny; and 2) Edith (surnames and dates and places of marriage not stated); fa: Frank L. Evans; mo: Lola Fay Briston. Was 76 years of age at death. Survived by his wife of Jerseyville; former wife: Edith Stucker of Springfield; a daughter: Edna Hardwick of Jerseyville; two sons: Robert L. and Charles E. Evans, both of Jerseyville; seven grand and 10 g-grandchildren; a sister: Dorothy Miller of Beardstown, Ind.; and three brothers: James Russell Evans of Litchfield, Everett Briston Evans of Carlinville and Orville Evans of Raymond. Preceded by a sister: Emma Hardwick; and a brother: Harold Evans.
EVEMEYER, Muriel Faye (Ketner); b: 16Aug1900, Murrayville, Il.; d: 19May1989, Mason City, Il.; bu: Murrayville, Il.; m: Verlin Evemeyer on 28Jul1924 in Covington, Ind.; fa: Charles W. Ketner; mo: Amanda Ellen Brisentine. A resident of Petersburg; formerly of Jacksonville, IL. Survived by her husband; a son: Eddie Joe Evemeyer of Petersburg; three grand and six g-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by several brothers and sisters.
EVERETT, Alice (Shepard); b: 2Apr1902, White Hall, Il.; d: 22Jan1996, White Hall, Il.; bu: White Hall, Il.; m: John Everett on 9Sep1979 at White Hall, Il.; fa: Arthur F. Shepard; mo: Alice French. Husband preceded in death 30Nov1983. Survived by three step-sons: Ross Everett of Dallas, Tex., Robert Everett of Munster, Ind., and John H. Everett of Champaign; and six step-grandchildren. Preceded by two brothers and three sisters.
EVERETT, Farah Elizabeth (Shufeldt); b: 4Jul1919, Idaho; d: 8Jan1985, Dallas, Tex.; bu: Jones Cemetery, White Hall, Il.; m: James Everett (date and place not stated); fa: Frank Shufeldt; mo: Evelyn Meyers. A resident of Carrollton, Tex.; formerly of Wh ite Hall, Il. Survived by her husband: James; two daughters: Marsha Gray of Carrollton, Tex., and Evelyn S. Hadley of Indianapolis, Ind.; and four grandchildren.
EVERETT, Helen E. (McConathy); b: 23Apr1903, Greene Co., Il.; d: 27Jun1976, White Hall, Il.; bu: Jones Cemetery, White Hall, Il.; m: John A. Everett on 20May1922 (place not stated); fa: Albert McConathy; mo: Anna Gollier. Survived by her husband; three children: James Ross Everett of Carrollton, Tex., John Howard Everett of Champaign and Robert Carroll Everett of Jacksonville; six grand and four g-grandchildren; two brothers: Norman Albert McConathy and Kenneth McConathy, both of Godfrey and a sister: Mrs. Joseph (Katherine) Consoli of Freehold, N.J.
EVERETT, John A.; b: 9Nov1897, rural Roodhouse, Il.; d: 28Nov1983, White Hall, Il.; bu: Jones Cemetery, White Hall, Il.; m: 1) Helen McConathy on 20May1922; and 2) Alice R. Shepard on 8Sep1979 (places not stated); fa: Anderson E. Everett; mo: Ann Griffiths. 1st wife preceded in death 28Jun1976. Survived by his wife; three sons: James R. of Carrollton, Tex., John H, of Champaign, and Robert C. of Jacksonville. Preceded by a sister.
EVERETT, John H.; b: 14Dec1929, White Hall, Il.; d: 7Dec1996, Champaign, Il.; bu: Mt. Olive Cemetery, Mayview, Il.; m: Arleen Windler on 30Jun1894 in Champaign, Il.; fa: John A. Everett; mo: Helen McConathy. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Patricia (husband, James H.) Klimek of Hoffman Estates; two brothers: James Ross Everett of Carrollton, Tex., and Robert Everett of Munster, Ind; two nieces; and two nephews. Preceded by a daughter: Janice.
EVERETT, Lela G. (Walihan); b: 15Apr1920, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 17May1981, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: William Everett on 11Feb1938 (place not stated); fa: Charles Walihan; mo: Irene Looker. Husband preceded in death 26Mar1964. Survived by one daughter: Judith Lautemann of Jacksonville; four grandchildren; three sisters: Betty Reed of El Paso, Tex., Pauline Sorrill and Shirley Rahe, both of rural Chapin.
EVERETT, Mabel I. (Masters); b: 30Jul1924, Carrollton, IL.; d: 18Sep1982, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Fernwood Cemetery, Roodhouse, Il.; m: John W. "Bill" Everett on 10Oct1947 in Alton, Il.; fa: Oren Masters; mo: Laura Brown. Surviving are her husband; her mother, who resides in Roodhouse; the following children: Gary Whewell of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Don (Diana) Cunningham and Mrs. Randy (Bonnie) Goben, both of Roodhouse, Mrs. Jim (Sandra) Baird of Salt Lake City, Utah, Mrs. Max (Debbie) Barrow of Roodhouse; 13 grandchildren; a brother: Eugene Masters of Roodhouse; and three sisters: Mary Stansbury of St. Louis, Dorothy Collins of Springfield, and Pauline DeWolf of Wyoming, Il.
EVERETT, Vernon E.; b: 17Nov1917, Plano, Iowa; d: 16Jun1984, Rushville, Il.; bu: Rushville, Il.; fa: Nelson Everett; mo Mae Vaughn. Survived by his sister: Mrs. Florence Booth of Rushville; and a number of nieces and nephews. Preceded by his parents; a brother; and three sisters.
EVERHART, Elbert Clyde; b: 1Jun1881, Schuyler Co., Il.; d: 28Jul1979, Rushville, Il.; bu: Gillette Cemetery, east of Rushville, Il.; m: Della Suddeth in 1901 at Mt. Sterling, Il.; fa: William Everhart; mo: Isobel Vaughn. Wife preceded in death in 1963. A resident of Rushville, Il. Survived by these children: Edna McClaren of Rushville, Florence Burnside, Charles and Melvin Everhart, all of California, and Florine Webster of Colorado; eight grand and four g-grandchildren. Preceded by four brothers and two sisters.
EVERHART, William B.; b: 30Sep1926, Chandlerville, Il.; d: 17Apr1992, Springfield, Il.; bu: Chandlerville, Il.; m: Mary Smith on 7Jul1962 in Chandlerville, Il.; fa: William Bernard Everhart, Sr.; mo: Gertrude Lane. A resident of Waverly, Il. Survived by his wife; two sons: William J. Everhart and Mark Everhart, both of Waverly; four daughters: Patricia Brown of Woodson, Georgia Schoonover of Jacksonville, Wanda Lyons of Rochelle and Robyn Padgett of Jacksonville; nine grandchildren; three sisters: Dorothy Thompson of rural Chandlerville, Esther Zeeck of Havana and Rosalind Hammack of rural Astoria; and several nieces and nephews. Precede by one grandson; one brother: Maurice Rudolph Everhart; and one sister: Frances May Everhart.
EVERINGHAM, Evaline (Martin); b: 25Aug1932, Cass Co., Il.; d: 2Aug1987, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: James Martin; mo: Lona Denney. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Mike (Lona) Baird of Murrayville; two sons: Chris Martin of Freeport and Jason Everingham of Murrayville; three grandchildren; a sister: Mrs. Lonnie Kitzelman of Jacksonville; and a brother: Harry Martin of Jacksonville. Preceded by a brother and a sister.
EVERINGHAM, Raymond E.; b: 19Sep1940, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 6Nov1985, Springfield, Il.; bu: Calvary Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: Edward R. Everingham; mo: Mildred Webster. A resident of Jacksonville. Survived by his mother of Jacksonville; three daughters: Teresa Everingham and Mrs. Noel (Merry Ann) Oettle, both of Jacksonville, and Karen Everingham of Meredosia; an adopted son: Jason Everingham of Jacksonville; two granddaughters: Susannah and Christina Oettle, both of Jacksonville; and a twin brother: Floyd E. Everingham of Jacksonville.
EVERIST, Ralph P. b: (not stated); d: 15Jan1979, Sherman, Il.; bu: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Il.; m: Lenore (surname and date/place of marriage not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). A resident of Sherman; was 52 years of age at death. Survived by his wife; four sons: Matthew, Mark, John and Blake of Springfield; and two grandchildren.
EVERITT, Anna Jeanett (Haber); b: 10Oct1920, Rushville, Il.; d: 20Jun1986, Rushville, Il.; bu: (not stated); fa: Paul V. Haber; mo: Eleanor Campbell. A resident of Trinity, Texas. Survived by one son: Leland Mittelberg of San Diego, Calif.; two daughters: Sharon Coleman of San Augustine, Tex., and Marcia DeVier of Columbia, Mo.; six grandchildren; one brother: J. Milton Haber of Rushville; and one sister: Mrs. George (Mary) Chadwick of Rushville. Preceded by her parents.
EVERS, Anna Sophia (Janssen); b: 21Jan1896, Carroll, Iowa; d: 19Apr1982, Springfield, Il; bu: Rose Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, Il.; m: Carl F. Evers on 7Jan1920 in Petersburg Il.; fa: Harm Janssen; mo: Marie Harms. A resident of Petersburg, IL. Husband preceded in death 21Oct1975. Survived by a son: Harmon F. Evers of Virginia; a daughter: Mrs. Herman (Anna Marie) Antonini of Springfield; two grandsons; two sisters: Mrs. Emma Hersema of Chicago and Mrs. Freeman (Elsie) Hinch of Petersburg; five g-grandchildren; two brothers: Mark Janssen of Mt. Pulaski and Herman Janssen of Middletown; and several nieces and nephews.
EVERS, Edith (Watkins); b: 23Dec1904, Cass Co., Il.; d: 9Jan1995, Springfield, Il; bu: Rose Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, Il.; m: Fred G. Evers on 20Jan1927 in Petersburg, Il.; fa: James Allen Watkins; mo: Caroline Gerdes. Husband preceded in death 5Apr1982. A resident of Rochester; formerly of Petersburg. Survived by one daughter: Evelyn Ramsey of Rochester; one son: Richard Evers of Sycamore; four grand and three step-grandchildren; a twin sister: Ethel Fry of Chandlerville; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by five brothers and sisters.
EVERS, Fred G.; b: 20Jan1896, near Greenview, Il.; d: 5Apar1982, Springfield, Il.; bu: Rose Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, Il.; m: Edith Watkins on 20Jan1927 in Petersburg, Il.; fa: Frederich G. Evers; mo: Anna Shurman. A resident of rural Ashland, Il. WWI Army vet. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Raymond (Evelyn) Ramsey of Rochester; a son: Richard of Sycamore; four grandchildren; three sisters: Mrs. Kathryn Winkleman and Mrs. Anna Wulf, both of Petersburg, and Mrs. Helena Theilen of Chatham; and two brothers: George of Winchester and Arnold of Homewood. Preceded by three brothers.
EVERS, George Henry; b: 19Aug1901, Ashland, Il.; d: 13Jun1984, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: (not stated); m: Mabel Mae Martin on 15Nov1926 in Jacksonville, Il.; fa: Sherman Evers; mo: Anna (surname not stated). A resident of Winchester, Il. Survived by his wife; a daughter: Elizabeth Mae "Betty" Summers of Davenport, Iowa; two sons: George H., Jr. of Napa, Calif., and John M. of Fair Oaks, Calif.; eight grand and four g-grandchildren; two sisters: Helena Theilen and Katie Winkleman, both of Petersburg. Preceded by a son, three sisters and four brothers.
EVERS, Mabel Mae (Martin); b: 9Mar1903, Scott Co., Il.; d: 30Jan1990, Winchester, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; m: George Henry Evers on 15Nov1926 in Jacksonville, Il.; fa: Thomas Martin; mo: Margaret Clark. Husband preceded in death 13Jun1984. Survived by one daughter: Elizabeth Summers of Davenport, Ia.; two sons: George H. Evers, Jr. of Napa, Calif., and John M. Evers of Carmichael, Calif.; 10 grand and seven g-grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. Rowena Peak of rural Winchester and Alice Coultas of San Benito, Texas. Preceded by one son and one sister: Mildred Braden.
EVOY, Rose Ellen (Maupin); b: 14Jan1942, Macomb, Il.; d: 8Sep1986 (place not stated); bu: Witt Cemetery, near Rockbridge, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: Stanley Maupin; mo: Irene England. A resident of Godfrey; formerly of Greenfield. Survived by her parents of Greenfield.
EWEN, James Roy; b: 2Oct1896, Woodson, Il.; d: 18Oct1985, Pekin, Il.; bu: Hall Cemetery, Mound, Mo.; m: Nellie Pearl Hammons in May, 1941 at Kahoka, Mo.; fa: James C. Ewen; mo: Elizabeth Tunnel Ferguson. Wife preceded in death in 1982. Survived by two sons: Roy L. Ewen of Pekin and James R. Ewen of Chicago; one step-son: Charles Hammons of Ozark, Mo.; one daughter: Mrs. Ross (Naomi Winifred) Faulkner of Huntington Park, Calif.; 10 grand and six g-grandchildren. Preceded by one grandson.
EWERS, Ernest J.; b: 27Jan1893, Pleasant Hill, Il.; d: 26Aug1986, Pleasant Hill, Il.; bu: Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Il.; m: 1) Grace Sidwell (date and place not stated); and 2) Irma Campbell on 7Sep1969 in Milan, Il.; fa: John Ewers; mo: Henrietta Ball. 1st wife preceded in death in 1966. Survived by his wife; a son: John of Terre Hute, Indiana; one step-daughter: Alyce Crownover of Pleasant Hill; one grandchildren; four step-grand, two g-grand and two step-g-grandchildren.
EWERS, Floyd E.; b: 22Aug1896, Pleasant Hill, Il.; d: 13Jul1986, Louisiana, Mo.; bu: Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Il.; m: Opal Sutton on 19Jan1918 in Bowling Green, Mo.; fa: Stephen Ewers; mo: Helen Ball. Wife preceded in death 29Jun1961. Survived by one son: Burdette of rural Pleasant Hill; one daughter: Mrs. Twila Zumwalt of Rockton; six grand and eleven g-grandchildren.
EWERS, Leota (Bray); b: 6Mar1897, Pleasant Hill, Il.; d: 20Nov1978, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Il.; m: Alpha B. Ewers on 22Sep1915 in Pleasant Hill, Il.; fa: James E. Bray; mo: Laura B. Smith. Husband preceded in death 12May1967. A former resident of the Winchester area. Survived by a son: Leon of Pleasant Hill; a daughter: Mrs. Nina Blackwell of Nebo; and a granddaughter.
EWERS, Lyndell E.; b: 2Nov1912, Pleasant Hill, Il.; d: 28Mar1994, Pleasant Hill, Il.; bu: Crescent Heights Cemetery, near Pleasant Hill, Il.; fa: William Ewers; mo: Lula F. Goff. Survived by two nieces: Ruth Ann Miller of Nebo and Shirley Dean of Pittsfield; two nephews: Dennis Neese of Pittsfield and Larry L. Neese of Nebo. Preceded by his parents and two sisters: Eva O. Neese and Erma Catherine Neese.
EWERT, Harriett (Hunter); b: (not stated); d: 13Feb1979, St. Paul, Minn.; bu: (not stated); m: Richard H. Ewert (date and place not stated); fa & mo: (not stated). A former resident of Jacksonville, Il. Survived by her husband and three daughters.
EWERT, Minnie Elma (Huckeby); b: 25Nov1882, Sikeston, Mo.; d: 13Jun1976, St. Paul, Minn.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Rev. Arthur F. Ewert in March, 1905 (place not stated); fa: William Riley Huckeby; mo: Mary Ann Elizabeth Daniel. Husband preceded in death in 1952. A former resident of Jacksonville. Survived by a daughter: Jeanne E. Burow of Toledo, Ohio; a son: Richard H. Ewert of St. Paul; five grand and nine g-grandchildren. [Member: D.A.R.]
EWING, Don E.; b: 26Apr1913, Schuyler Co., Il.; d: 3Apr1983, Rushville, Il. bu: Rushville, Il.; m: Wandalee Horwedel on 13Sep1936 in Vermont, Il.; fa: Ralph Ewing; mo: Annie Settles. Survived by his wife; a son: Jerry of rural Rushville; two grandchildren; two brothers: Glen of Lombard and James of Rushville; four sisters: Mildred Walters of Cheyenne, Wyo., Mary Engelhart of Iowa City, Iowa, Martha Jane Black and Margaret King, both of Rushville. Preceded by a brother.
EWING, Dovie Belle; b: 31May1881, Philadelphia, Mo.; d: 28Jul1977, Belleville, Il.; bu: Winchester, Il.; fa: William Ewing; mo: Mary Wells. A former resident of Winchester, Il. Survived by a half-sister: Mrs. Lee (Mabel) Hardy of Shelbyville, Mo.; and a number of nieces and nephews, including the following from this area: Mrs. Hal (Eva Jo) McLaughlin of Winchester and Mrs. Russell (Betty) Ward, Connie Lockhart and Ronald Ward, all of Jacksonville.
EWING, Mildred (McMillen); b: 20Jul1901, Ray, Il.; d: 17Oct1987, Rushville, Il.; bu: Rushville, Il.; m: Hal A. Ewing on 25Aug1920 in Macomb, Il.; fa: Gilbert McMillen; mo: Myra Rose. Husband preceded in death 16Apr1957. Survived by one son: Gene Bartlow of Rushville; one daughter: Jane Schafer of Penedin, Fla.; one grandson: John Lawler of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and five g-grandchildren. Preceded by one child: Myra Gene Laulere; one g-grandson: Jacob Lawler Bartlow; one brother; and two sisters.
EXON, Ada Frances "Frankie" (Bowles); b: 2Sep1907, Stuttgart, Ark.; d: 8May1995, Palmyra, Il.; bu: Barkley Cemetery, New London, Il.; m: 1) Leo Selsor (date and place not stated); and 2) John K. Exon in 1953 (place not stated); fa: Henry T. Bowles; mo: Mattie L. Haden. 1st husband preceded in death 13Dec1951. Survived by her huband; three sons: Leon "Bussy" Selsor of Jacksonville, John J. Exon of Tucson, Arizona and Robert Gene Exon of Evergreen , Colo.; one daughter: Rev. Ina L. Exon of Ajo, Arizona; many grand and g-grandchildren; one sister: Mildred Overly of Monroe City, Mo.; and one nephew.
EYER, Charles Brady Davis; b: 19Oct1935, Barr, Il.; d: 17Nov1994, Springfield, Il.; bu: Oak Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: Albert Leland Eyer; mo: Verda DeWitt. A resident of Waverly; formerly of Palmyra. Survived by a special friend: Virginia Long of Waverly; three sons: Todd Hatalla and Charles Eyer, Jr., both of Girard, and Joseph Eyer of Chatham; three daughters: Gail Duncan of Carlinville, Vickie Allsman of Apple Valley, Calif., and Lori Fanning of Virden; three brothers: Marvin (wife, Neoma) Eyer of Palmyra, Harold (wife, Judy) Eyer of Waverly and Gary (wife, Alberta) Eyer of Newport News, Va.; three sisters: Mrs. Bill (Marilyn) Armstrong of Hettick, Mrs. Fred (Wilma) File, Jr. of Palmyra and Mrs. Paul (Lillian) Jones of Carlinville; and eight grandchildren. Preceded by his parents; and a sister: Betty Ford.
EYER, Harry A.; b: 7Sep1914, Carrollton, Il.; d: 2Oct1989, Jerseyville, Il.; bu: Carrollton, Il.; m: Wilma Cooper on 3Nov1937 in St. Charles, Mo.; fa: Frank Eyer; mo: Myrtle Jackson. A former resident of Greene Co., Il. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; and two sisters: Pearl Jackson of Carlinville and Edith Russell of Alton. Preceded by two brothers: Frank and Roy; and three sisters: Ethel Sexton, Ethel Howard and Effie Eyer.
EYER, Herbert R.; b: 22Jan1909, Barr, Il.; d: 20Aug1993, Springfield, Il.; bu: Oak Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Il.; m: Bertie Dunnagan on 15Feb1930 in Alton, Il.; fa: William Eyer; mo: Bertha Chalacombe. A resident of Palmyra, Il. Survived by his wife; and four nephews and a niece. Preceded by four brothers and a sister.
EYER, Paul; b: 7Aug1903, Barr, Il.; d: 2Aug1979, Girard, Il.; bu: Oak Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Il.; fa: William Eyer; mo: Bertha Chalcombe. A resident of Palmyra, Il. WWII vet. Survived by three brothers: Earl of Alton and Herbert and Russell, both of Palmyra.
EYER, Russell "Whistle"; b: 27Jan1916, Barr, Il.; d: 28Apr1989, Carlinville, Il.; bu: Oak Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, Il.; fa: William Eyer; mo: Bertha Chalcombe. A resident of Palmyra. WWII vet. Survived by a brother: Herbert Eyer of Palmyra; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by three brothers and a sister.
EYRE, Charles Lee; b: 29Mar1924, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 19Jun1991, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: Louis T. Eyre; mo: Elsie Evelyn Ervin. WWII Army vet. Survived by one daughter: Mrs. Gary (Christy) Byus of Jacksonville; one grandson: Jamie Byus of Jacksonville; one nephew: Kent Eyre of Jacksonville. Preceded by his parents; one grand; and one brother: Dwight R. Eyre.
EYMAN, Earl Melvin; b: 8Feb1899, Pleasant Mound, Il.; d: 24Jun1994, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Gladys Irene Jones on 28Jun1922 in Carlinville; fa: William Edward Eyman; mo: Sarah Rebecca Apple. Wife preceded in death 27Dec1993. Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Shirley Irene Jarrett Jouett and Mrs. Carolyn Jean Heaton, both of Jacksonville; 12 grand and 16 g-grandchildren. Preceded by a daughter: Mary Ellen; three sisters; and four brothers.
EYMAN, Gladys Irene (Jones); b: 7Apr1900, New Douglas, Il.; d: 27Dec1993, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Earl Melvin Eyman on 28Jun1922 in Carlinville, Il.; fa: Albert Sylvester Jones; mo: Caroline Marguerite Hutchison. Survived by two daughters: Shirley I. Jarrett Jouett and Carolyn Jean Heaton of Jacksonville, Il.; 11 grand, two step-grand, 12 g-grand and three step-g-grandchildren. Preceded by her parents; a daughter: Mary Ellen Eyman; three sisters; and four brothers.
EYRE, Dwight Raymond; b: 21Mar1923, Jacksonville, Il.; d: 27Oct1987, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: Louis T. Eyre; mo: Elsie Evelyn Ervin. WWII Army vet. Survived by one son: Kent Raymond Eyre of Jacksonville; three grandchildren; and one brother: Charles Eyre of Jacksonville.
EYRE, Harlan A.; b: (not stated), Jacksonville, Il.; d: 19Dec1981, California; bu: California; m: Helen Ruth (surname and date/place of marriage not stated); fa: Fred Eyre; mo: Betty Corrington. Was 63 years of age at death. WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War vet. Survived by his wife; two daughters: Cynthia and Patricia; and one son: Harlan, all of California; one grandchild; two sisters: Charlene Davis of Wheaton and Betty Jane Corbett of Sarasota, Fla.
EYRE, Ida Bell Stark (Hughes); b: 11Apr1880, Macoupin Co., Il.; d: 5Nov1982, Jerseyville, Il.; bu: East Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: 1) John W. Stark; and 2) (not stated); fa: C. C. Hughes; mo: Sarah Jane Wheeler. 1st husband preceded in death in 1937. Survived by two sons: Murral W. Stark, Sr. of Jerseyville and Harold Sweeney of California; a daughter: Mabel Simmons of Jacksonville; numerous grandchildren; and a sister: Jesse Miller of Springfield, Mo. Preceded in death by ten children.
EYRE, Marie (Collins); b: (date not stated), Higbee, Mo.; d: 3Jan1984, Peoria, Il.; bu: Peoria, Il.; m: Leroy Eyre in 1910 at Jacksonville, Il.; fa: John Collins; mo: Mary Roscoe. Husband preceded in death in 1958 in Peoria, Il. A former resident of Jacksonville. Survived by one son: Everett L. of San Fernando, Calif.; three daughters: Mrs. Wilbur (Thelma) Weinkauf, with whom she made her home; Mrs. Jean Burgess of Bartonville; and Evelyn E. Eyre of Peoria; two grand and seven g-grandchildren.
EYRE, Navalee (Ralston); b: 26Feb1908, Roodhouse, Il.; d: 13Apr1993, Pontiac, Il.; bu: Fernwood Cemetery, Roodhouse, Il.; m: (not stated); fa: Yuel D. Ralston; mo: Minnie Chaudoin. A former resident of Jacksonville and Roodhouse. Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Larry (Navana) Ahrends of Graymont; five grand and two great-grandchildren. Preceded by one sister: Yuelleta Rolston.
EYRICH, Elizabeth "Tootie" (Drinkwater); b: 3Sep1919, near Virginia, Il.; d: 12Nov1984, Virginia, Il; bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, Il.; m: Richard Eyrich in 1962 in Jacksonville, Il.; fa: Joseph Drinkwater; mo: Alma Ross. Survived by her husband; her mother; four sons: Franklin "Pat" Dooling of Pearl City, Hawaii, Michael F. Dooling of Washington, D.C., John R. Dooling of Virginia and Timothy Eyrich of Peoria; one step-daughter: Anita Eyrich of Oklahoma; 11 grandchildren; and one sister: Mrs. Samuel (Ida Joe) Harris, Postville, Iowa. Preceded by one brother.
EYRICH, Richard A.; b: 4Sep1911, Stuttgart, Germany; d: 25Dec1991, Virginia, Il.; bu: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, Il.; m: 1) Elsie Durkeck (date and place not stated); and 2) Elizabeth Dooling in 1962 in Jacksonville, Il.; fa: Eugene Eyrich; mo: Martha Schafer. 1st wife preceded in death in 1940; 2nd in 1984. Survived by one daughter: Anita Darling of Newcastle, Okla.; one son: Timothy Richard Eyrich of East Peoria; three step-sons: John Dooling of Virginia, Franklin J. Dooling of Springfield, Va., and Mike Dooling of Vienna, Va.; four grand and two g-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; two brothers; and one sister. Preceded by one brother and one sister.
EZARD, Esther (Cunningham); b: 2Apr1906, Morgan Co., Il.; d: 5Jan1985, Jacksonville, Il.; bu: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Il.; m: Harry Ezard on 25Aug1929 in Woodson, Il.; fa: George Cunningham; mo: Elizabeth Tendick. Husband preceded in death 11Dec1974. Survived by one son: Roger Ezard of Jacksonville; two grandsons: Tony Ezard of Sun Valley, Calif., and Andy Ezard of Jacksonville; and one brother: Don Cunningham of Decatur. Preceded by two sisters.