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OBITUARY EXTRACTS

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




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


SHACKELFORD, Brian; b. 22 Jul 1900, Eldred, IL; d. 18 Jul 1991, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Carrollton, IL; resident of Eldred; M. Letha Davidson on 21 Jun 1931, she died in 1961; Fa.: Franklin Shackelford; Mo.: Carrie White; Survived by two nephews and a niece; Preceded by three brothers: Claude, Jennings and Leonard Shackelford; and a sister: Helen McGlasson.

SHACKELFORD, Eugene "Joner"; b. 15 Mar 1894, Greene Co., IL; d. 24 May 1979, White Hall, IL; bu.: City Cem., White Hall, IL; M. (1) Maude Berline (date & place not given), she died in 1954; (2) Irene Knight in 1955; Fa.: Andrew Shackelford; Mo.: Martha Early; Survived by his wife; three stepchildren: Leland Knight of Roscommon, MI, Eileen Hatfield of White Hall and Walter Knight of Peoria; three grand and four great-grandchildren; Preceded by a son: Dean.

SHACKELFORD, I. Lynn; b. 20 Jan 1905, Greene Co., IL; d. 26 Apr 1984, Alton, IL; bu.: City Cem., Carrollton, IL; resident of Carrollton; M. Helen Hillig in 1934 at Carrollton, IL, she died in 1974; Fa.: William Shackelford; Mo.: Martha Settles; Survived by a daughter: Lynda Brooks of Alton; two sons: Michael Shackelford of Atlanta, GA and Bill Shackelford of Carrollton; five grand and five great-grandchildren; Preceded by a brother.

SHACKELFORD, Irene (Coatney); b. 10 Jan 1902, Bunker Hill, IL; d. 23 Apr 1978, White Hall, IL; Bu.: City Cem., White Hall, IL; M. Harry Shackelford, he died 23 Dec 1968; Fa.: Maurice Coatney; Mo.: Mannie O'Brien; Survived by a son: Louis J. Coatney of Alton; two grand and two great-grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. Charles (Henrietta) Bridgeman and Mrs. Beulah Edwards, both of Alton; and a brother: Kenneth Coatney of Bunker Hill; Preceded by two sisters and a brother.

SHACKELFORD, Paul; b. 12 Nov 1902, Greene Co., IL; d. 25 Oct 1983,Carrollton, IL; bu.: Pine Tree Cem., near Patterson, IL; resident of Jerseyville, IL; M. Thelma House on 15 Jan 1927 in White Hall, IL; Fa.: William Shackelford; Mo.: Martha Settles; Survivors include his wife; one daughter: Martha Reed of Jerseyville; one brother: Lynn Shackelford of Carrollton; three grand and four great-grandchildren.

SHACKELFORD, Verna Irene (Barber); b. 29 Dec 1891, Calhoun Co., IL; d. 6 Oct 1979, Carrollton, IL; bu.: Hickory Grove Cem., Wrights, IL; Resident of White Hall, IL; M. Eugene Joner Shackelford (date & place not given), he died 24 May 1979; Fa.: William Barber; Mo.: Martha Horandy; Survived by the following children: Mrs. Eileen Hatfield of White Hall, Leland Knight of Roscommon, WI, Walter L. Knight of Peoria; two sisters: Velda Keough of Sandy, UT and Lula Hadcox of Pittsfield; a brother: Homer Barber of Pleasant Hill; eight grand and five great-grandchildren; Preceded by a son: a sister; and six brothers.

SHADE, Benjamin Harrison; b. 6 Oct 1888, northeast of Greenfield, IL; d. 20 Jun 1979, White Hall, IL; Bu.: Oak Wood Cem., Greenfield, IL; resident of White Hall; formerly of Greenfield; M. (1) Daisy Faulkner (date & place not given), she died in 1971; (2) Lenora Pruitt (date & place not given); Fa.: W. A. Shade; Mo.: Rose Ann (maiden, date & place not given); Survived by his wife; two sons: Evlin Ray and Harold, both of CA; five grandchildren; and a brother: Charles of Quincy; Preceded by a son: Harvey; and three brothers.

SHADE, Edna Marie (Huff); b. 9 May 1918, Kane, IL; d. 18 Jan 1993, Springfield, IL; Bu.: Oak Wood Cem., Greenfield, IL; Resident of Carrollton, IL; M. Russell Shade on 27 Feb 1971 in Athensville, IL; Fa.: Warren Huff; Mo.: Elizabeth Murray; Survived by her husband; one son: Donald I. Moore of Virginia; two grandchildren; and four sisters: Edith Moore of Rockbridge, Helen Brooks of Kemper, Vileta Turpin of Jerseyville and Hazel Ingles of East Alton; Preceded by one brother: Everett Huff.

SHADE, Everett E.; b. 24 Oct 1902, near Atlas, IL; d. 18 Jul 1990, Pittsfield, IL; Bu.: Samuel Taylor Cem., near Rockport, IL; resident of Pittsfield; M. Pearl Lynch on 3 Dec 1932 near Atlas, IL; Fa.: John Shade; Mo.: Mary Kurtz; Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Dale (Joyce) Akers of Pittsfield and Mrs. Margea Klinelein of St. Louis; two sons: Floyd Shade of Springfield and Harold Shade of East Moline; 21 grand and 29 great-grandchildren; Preceded by two sons: Edward and Paul; one grandson; three sisters; and one brother.

SHADE, Harold D. "Shotgun"; b. 28 Nov 1939, Pittsfield, IL; d. 5 Jan 1992, Moline, IL; Bu.: Samuel Taylor Cem., Rockport, IL; Navy Veteran; Resident of East Moline; formerly of Pittsfield; M. (not given); Fa.: Everett Shade; Mo.: Pearl Lynch; Survived by his mother of Pittsfield; three sons: Wayne Shade of East Moline and Rex and Aaron Shade, both of Coal Valley; two sisters: Mrs. Joyce Akers of Pittsfield and Mrs. Margea Klineline of St. Louis, MO; a brother: Floyd Shade of Springfield; and three grandchildren; Preceded by his father and two brothers: Ed and Paul Shade.

SHADE, Helen U. (Becker); b. 18 Jul 1900, Pekin, IL; d. 16 Nov 1988, Pekin, IL; Bu.: Lakeside Cem., Pekin, IL; M. J. Norman Shade on 19 Apr 1923 in Pekin, IL, he died 26 Oct 1985; Fa.: Herman Becker; Mo.: Lena Ubben; Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Robert (Joan) Caldwell of Jacksonville; three grandchildren: Shelley Caldwell of Pinehurst, NC, Patty Caldwell of Chicago and Robert Caldwell of Seattle, WA; a sister-in-law: Mildred Becker of Pekin; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by three brothers and a sister.

SHADE, J. Norman; b. 6 Apr 1902, Pekin, IL; d. 26 Oct 1985, Pekin, IL; Bu.: (body donated to science); Mayor of Pekin for 24 years; M. Helen Becker on 9 Apr 1923 in Pekin, IL; Fa.: John H. Shade; Mo.: Katherine Cory; Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Robert H. (Joan) Caldwell of Jacksonville; two granddaughters: Shelly Jo of Raleigh, NC and Patricia of Dallas, TX; and a grandson: Robert Norman Caldwell of Seattle, WA; Preceded by a brother and a sister.

SHADE, Maurita Marie; b. 31 Jul 1924, Jerseyville, IL; d. 12 Feb 1995, Brighton, IL; Bu.: Oak Wood Cem., Greenfield, IL; Fa.: Leslie Shade; Mo.: Winnie Ballard; Survived by her mother; two sisters: Mrs. Vernon (Eileen) Naugle of Rockbridge and Amy Tuey of Brighton; one brother: Russell Shade of Greenfield; and many nieces and nephews; Preceded by her father.

SHADE, Mildred R. (Waller); b. 18 Oct 1898, Greenfield, IL; d. 6 Sep 1996, Jerseyville, IL; Bu.: Oak Wood Cem., Greenfield, IL; resident of Roodhouse, IL; M. Delbert Oneal Shade (date & place not given), he died in July 1971; Fa.: John Waller; Mo.: Nancy Collins; Survived by one daughter-in-law: Marjorie Shade of Carrollton; three grand and eight great-grandchildren; Preceded by two sons: William and an infant son; two brothers: John and Bob Waller; and one sister: Margaret Haubiel.

SHADE, Paul Eugene; b. 27 Mar 1945, Pike Co., IL; d. 16 Nov 1984, Springfield, IL; Bu.: Samuel Taylor Cem., Pittsfield, IL; resident of Pittsfield; M. (not given); Fa.: Everett E. Shade; Mo.: Pearl C. Lynch; Survived by his parents; one son: Jim Shade of Pittsfield; three daughters: Christine and Debbie Shade of Pittsfield and Mrs. Bobbie Goewey of Macomb; one grandson; two brothers: Floyd Shade of Springfield and Harold Shade of E. Moline; two sisters: Mrs. Dale (Joyce) Akers of Pittsfield and Mrs. Margie Klinelein of St. Louis, MO; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by one brother: Edward.

SHADE, William O'Neal; b. 8 Mar 1935, Kansas City, MO; d. 16 Jul 1994, Carrollton, IL; Bu.: St. John's Catholic Cem., Carrollton, IL; resident of Carrollton; M. Marjorie Reynolds on 26 Dec 1959 in Carrollton, IL; Fa.: Delbert O'Neal Shade; Mo.; Mildred Waller; Survived by his wife; his mother of White Hall; one son: Mark Shade of Carrollton; two daughters: Cathy Shade Peters and Patricia Shade Fraley, both of Carrollton; and seven grandchildren; Preceded by his father; and an infant brother: Champion Shade.

SHADID, Leroy K.; b. 29 Jun 1911, Springfield, IL; d. 14 Feb 1992, Heber Springs, AR; Bu.: Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL; WWII Navy Veteran; resident of Heber Springs; formerly of Jacksonville; M. June F. Vasconcellos on 15 Mar 1931 in Springfield, IL; Fa.: David Shadid; Mo.: Della Page; Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Bob (Janet) Kroush of Jacksonville and Mrs. Bob (Patsy) Twyford of Naples, FL; seven grand and 10 great-grandchildren; and one sister: Mrs. Robert (Mildred) Young of Santa Anna, CA; Preceded by one great-granddaughter.

SHADID, Margaret (Jordan); b. 6 Dec 1917, Farmersville, IL; d. 22 Mar 1995, Belleville, IL; Bu.: Mt. Carmel Cem.; Resident of Belleville; formerly of Jacksonville; M. Melvin J. Shadid (date & place not given), he preceded in death; Fa.: Edward I. Jordan; Mo.: Gertrude McAnarney; Survived by four daughters; Mrs. Ed (Jean) Auffarth of O'Fallon, Mrs. David (Mary Ann) Busse of Wheaton, MD, Mrs. Tom (Ruth) Steichen of Tulsa, OK and Mrs. Gene (Ellen) Amberg of Urbana; 11 grandchildren; three sisters: Mary Kleiss of Tuscola, Gertrude Sanderson of East Andover, NH and Pauline Jordan of Wayne, PA; and nieces and nephews; Preceded by one grandchild; two brothers: Edward and Leonard Jordan; and one sister: Catherine Siemer.

SHAFER, Ed; b. 5 Oct 1895; d. 19 Jan 1987, Pittsfield, IL; Bu.: Smith Cem., Milton, IL; M. Dora York (date & place not given), she preceded in death; Fa.: Charles Allen Shafer; Mo.: Mary Kesterson; Survived by five children: Paul Shafer of Aloha, OR, Daryl Shafer of Somerville, NJ, Betty Doolin of Sacramento, CA, Myron Shafer of Decatur and Mrs. John (Mary) McAdams of Jacksonville; 13 grand and 22 great-grandchildren.

SHAFER, Frances (Lorton); b. 13 Sep 1918, White Hall, IL; d. 20 Aug 1987, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: City Cem., White Hall, IL; resident of Winchester, IL; M. Sterling Shafer on 30 Jul 1957 in Jerseyville, IL; Fa.: Lloyd J. Lorton; Mo.: Lucille Brickey; Survived by her husband; two sons: David Hamm of Winchester and Gene Shafer of Springfield; one stepson: Stuart Shafer of Springfield; one sister: Joyce Lorton of White Hall; three grandchildren: Brittain and Bradley Shafer of Jackson, MS and Lisa Marie Hart of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by one brother: David Lorton.

SHAFER, Helen Louise (Piper); b. 13 Oct 1914, Greene Co., IL; d. 13 Jun 1984, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Oak Wood Cem., Greenfield, IL; M. Ralph Shafer on 24 Dec 1935 in Carrollton, IL; FA.: Frank Piper; Mo.: Bernice Estler; Survived by her husband; six sons: Franklin Shafer of Pleasant Plains, Darrell Shafer of Independence, MO, Ronald Shafer and Richard Shafer, both of Greenfield, Larry Shafer of Springfield and David Shafer of Jacksonville; three daughters: Mrs. Wayne (Nada) King of Woodson, Mrs. Gary (Linda) Settles of Normal and Mrs. Rick (Debbie) Wellhausen of Carrollton; 15 grandchildren; and four brothers: George Piper of White Hall, Dean Piper of Alsey, Willard Piper and Gilbert Piper, both of Greenfield; Preceded by one son and one brother.

SHAFER, Josephine M. (Howard); b. 27 Feb 1926, Godfrey, IL; d. 24 Oct 1987, Peoria, IL; Bu.: (not given); resident of Green Valley, IL; M. Wayne R. Shafer on 23 Oct 1944 in Carrollton, IL, he died 2 Sep 1984; Fa.: Ward Howard; Mo.: Rosalie Walihan; Survived by one son: Wayne R. Jr. of Pekin; two daughters: Mrs. Ben (Rose) Goeken of Green Valley and Kathy Goeken of Delavan; four brothers: Ward of Jennings, MO, Walihan of El Paso, TX, Gary of Florissant, MO and Frank of medora; three sisters: Elsie Imel of Bethalto, Peg Baker of Brighton and Frances Bramley of Brighton; and four grandchildren; Preceded by her parents and one brother.

SHAFER, Margaret (Rhea) Imhoff; b. 28 Aug 1904, near New Berlin, IL; d. 10 Dec 1990, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: East Cem., Waverly, IL; resident of Waverly, IL; M. (1) William Imhoff (date & place not given); (2) Homer Shafer (date & place not given), both husbands preceded in death; Fa.: Edwin Rhea; Mo.: Edith Hart; Survived by one son: William Imhoff of Waverly; two nephews: David Rhea of Waverly and Stephen Rhea of Naperville; one niece: Dawne Rhea of Naperville; two grandchildren: Robert Imhoff and Mary Kay Fiorito, both of Waverly; and four great-grandchildren.

SHAFER, Nellie (Harding); b. 27 Oct 1893, Cass Co., IL; d. 8 Jul 1984, Carrollton, IL; Bu.: City Cem., White Hall, IL; resident of White Hall; M. Leslie Speer Shafer on 10 May 1914 at Virginia, IL, he died 22 Feb 1969; Fa.: Solomon Harding; Mo.: Ruth Gilbert; Survived by five daughters: Mrs. James (Lillian) Hamilton of Patterson, Mrs. Marvin (Leona) Meyer of Hillview, Mrs. Dale (Nellie) Kunzeman of Carrollton, Mrs. William (Mary) Smith of Winchester and Mrs. Lucille Ford of Roodhouse; five sons: Sterling Shafer of Winchester, Ralph B. Shafer of Jacksonville, James Shafer of Alsey, and Joyce Shafer and Robert Shafer, both of Hillview; 42 grand and 40 great-grandchildren; Preceded in death by a daughter; three grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers.

SHAFER, Nellie Iris (Anderson); b. 21 Jul 1910, Beardstown, IL; d. 17 Jan 1995, Ottawa, IL; Bu.: Walnut Ridge Cem., Virginia, IL; Resident of Ottawa; formerly of Beardstown; M. Gerald Shafer on 22 Sep 1962 in Effingham, IL; Fa.: John Anderson; Mo.: Hazel (maiden not given); Survived by her husband; one daughter: Fredricka Weber of NY; one stepdaughter: Judy Winckler of St. Jose, MO; one stepson: Tom Shafer of Palos Hills; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter; Preceded by two brothers and one sister.

SHAFER, Paul N.; b. 16 Aug 1894, Gladeville, WV; d. 13 Jun 1983, St. Albans, WV; Bu.: Gladeville, WV; M. (not given); Fa.: George Shafer; Mo.: Lena R. (maiden not given); Survived by a son: George W. Shafer of Jacksonville; a daughter: Mrs. Robert L. (Mary Francis) Holt of Los Angeles; and five grandchildren.

SHAFER, Wayne R. Sr.; b. 10 Jun 1918, Greene Co., IL; d. 2 Sep 1984, Pekin, IL; Bu.: Prairie Rest Cem., Delavan, IL; WWII Army Veteran; resident of Green Valley, IL; M. Josephine M. Howard on 23 Oct 1944 in Carrollton, IL; Fa.: John B. Shafer; Mo.: Edna May Pembrook; Survived by his wife; a son: Wayne R. Shafer Jr. of Pekin; two daughters; Mrs. Rose Marie Goeken of Green Valley and Mrs. Kathy J. Goeken of Delavan; three grandchildren; a sister: Mrs. Ida Tucker of Roodhouse; and a brother: Ralph Shafer of Greenfield; Preceded by three brothers and two sisters.

SHAFER, Wesley; b. 19 Jul 1900, Milton, IL; d. 10 Sep 1977, Winchester, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Winchester, IL; M. Gertie Campbell on 11 Sep 1923, she died 12 Jul 1971; Fa.: Samuel Shafer; Mo.: Adelia Taylor; Survived by cousins and a sister-in-law: Mrs. John Jackson of Jacksonville.

SHAFFER, Jessie L. (Hoskins); b. 8 Oct 1902, Hillview, IL; d. 16 Nov 1986, Carrollton, IL; Bu.: Mt. Lebanon Cem., St. Louis, MO; resident of White Hall, IL; M. George W. Shafer (date & place not given), he died in Feb. 1961; Fa.: John W. Hoskins; Mo.: Maude L. Holmes; Survived by two daughters: Letretia H. Buchanan of Roodhouse and Johanna G. Cox of Hillview; one son: John "Ted" of Hillview; one nephew: Charles "Shorty" Havlin of Roodhouse; 9 grand, 6 step-grand, 26 great-grand, 15 great-great-grand and many step great-grandchildren; Preceded by one son; one daughter; two grandsons; two sisters and five brothers.

SHAFFNER, Ada Marie; b. 23 Jul 1906, New Salem, IL; d. 28 Nov 1985, Pittsfield, IL; Bu.: West Cem., Pittsfield, IL; Fa.: Louis Shaffner; Mo.: Anna Hook; Survived by a brother: Melvin Shaffner of Miami, FL; an uncle: Lee Hook of Hutchison, KS; and several cousins; Preceded by a brother: Stanley.

SHAIN, Dotelease M. (Ashlock); b. 14 Feb 1927, Jerseyville, IL; d. 5 Jan 1991, Carrollton, IL; Bu.: Kane Cem., Kane., IL; resident of Kane; M. Harold Shain on 31 Dec 1945 in Kane, IL; Fa.: James Ashlock; Mo.: Geraldine Hutchens; Survived by her husband; two daughters: Florence McClenning of Swansee and Leona Jerden of Kokomo, IN; two sons: Mike Shain of Bethalto and Harold "Kenneth" Shain of Belleville; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister: Judy Clendenen of Fieldon; four brothers: Don Ashlock of Coarse Gold, CA, Gerald "Butch" Ashlock of Rosewood Hts., Edward Ashlock of HI and Carroll Ashlock of East Peoria; Preceded by two brothers: Albert Ashlock and Kenneth "Pete" Ashlock.

SHALLA, Josephine (Pagano); b. 19 Mar 1907, Palermo, Sicily; d. 20 Nov 1988, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Liberty Cem., Morgan Co., IL; resident of Jacksonville; M. Dominick Shalla on 18 Dec 1925, he died in 1971; Fa.: Thomas Pagano; Mo.: Angela Conterino; Survived by one son: Pasquale Scialla of Jacksonville; three grandsons; three great-grandchildren; one sister: Maria Price of Millstadt; Preceded by one daughter; one brother; and one granddaughter.

SHANAHAN, Catherine (Thompson); b. 9 Dec 1907, East St. Louis, IL; d. 26 Dec 1984, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Calvary Cem., Jacksonville, IL; resident of Jacksonville; M. Joseph S. Shanahan Sr. on 15 Sep 1936 in Jacksonville, IL, he died 1 Apr 1975; Fa.: William Thompson; Mo.: Cecilia Hughes; Survived by one son: Joseph S. Shanahan Jr. of Jacksonville; one grandson: Andrew J. Shanahan of Jacksonville; and one granddaughter: Deborah Ann Shanahan; Preceded by one brother: John Nealon; and two sisters: Monahan and Delia McGinnis.

SHANAHAN, John W.; b. 12 Nov 1902, Gillespie, IL: d. 23 Dec 1987, St. Louis, MO; Bu.: White Hall Cem., White Hall, IL; resident of White Hall; M. Mayme Girard on 18 Jun 1924 in Staunton, IL, she died in May 1970; Fa.: George Shanahan; Mo.: Mary Kuepper; Survived by a son: Kenneth Shanahan of Greenfield; two grandsons: Jeff Shanahan of Louisville, KY and Michael Shanahan of Cross Plains, WI; a sister: Mary Janawitz of Whittier, CA; a brother: George Shanahan of Alton; a stepmother: Lydia Shanahan of Gillespie; three half-sisters; Katherine Skosey and Anna Margaret Lipsey, both of Gillespie, and Alice Ruloux of TX; and two half-brothers: Harold Shanahan of OH and Richard Shanahan of CA.

SHANAHAN, Richard; b. 22 May 1925; d. 17 Mar 1990, San Francisco, CA; Bu.: (not given); WWII Navy Veteran; resident of San Francisco, CA; formerly of Jacksonville; M. Luella (maiden, date & place not given); Fa.: Michael Shanahan; Mo.: Rose Sheehan; Survived by his wife; three daughters; 18 grand and three great-grandchildren; and several cousins in Jacksonville.

SHAHEEN, Joseph; b. (not given), Pana, IL, he was 84 years of age at death; d. 15 Mar 1989, Springfield, IL; Bu.: Oak Hill Cem., Springfield, IL; WWII Veteran; resident of Springfield; M. Evelyn (maiden, date & place not given), she died in 1956; FA.: Albert Shaheen; Mo.: Mary Bonahoom; Survived by a brother: George of Springfield; a sister: Mae Shaheen of Springfield; two granddaughters; a great-granddaughter; a niece; and a nephew; Preceded by a son: Sonny in 1961; and a brother: Fred in 1972.

SHANDROW, Frances (Mikus); b. 18 Jul 1894, Calhoun Co., IL; d. 5 Aug 1983, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Bowers Cem., Scott Co., IL; resident of Winchester; M. Thomas Frank Shandrow on 14 May 1912 in Calhoun Co., IL; Fa.: Theodore Mikus; Mo.: Mary Kein; Survived by a son and two daughters: Victor T. of Roodhouse, Mrs. Harold (Doris) Hubble of Jacksonville, and Mrs. Kenneth (Bess) Bruce of Bluffs; 10 grand; 23 great and 11 great-great-grandchildren; Preceded in death by her husband; two daughters; one grandson; eight brothers and sisters; and nine half-brothers and sisters.

SHANE, Mina E. (Ford); b. 28 May 1886, Greenfield, IL; d. 17 Mar 1983, Jersey Community Hospital; Bu.: Oak Wood Cem..; resident of Jerseyville; formerly of Rockbridge, IL; M. George W. Shane in 1918, he died in 1965; Fa.: William J. Ford; Mo.: Ella Curnutt; Surviving are two sons: Archie W. Hedgecock of San Raphael, CA and George Shane of Jerseyville; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters: Ruth Parks and Mrs. Fred (Dorothy) Masters, both of Greenfield; and a brother: Lee H. Ford of River Forest.

SHANER, Hazel (Brown) Creed; b. 22 Feb 1901, Shoals, IN; d. 28 Apr 1990, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Walnut Ridge Cem., Virginia, IL: resident of Virginia, IL; M. (1) John W. Creed (date & place not given), he died in 1929; (2) Walter Shaner on 27 Jun 1946, he died 5 Nov 1976; Fa.: John E. Brown; Mo.: Rosa Winiger; Survived by a brother-in-law: John Shaner of Virginia; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by two sisters and three brothers.

SHANER, Judith (Waltrip); b. 21 Dec 1943, White Hall, IL; d. 30 Dec 1983, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Hickory Grove Cem., Wrights, IL; resident of Roodhouse; M. (not given); Fa.: Wilmer R. Waltrip; Mo.: Helen L. Reavis; Survived by her mother of Roodhouse; a daughter: Christy Lynn Shaner at home; and a brother: Edward Waltrip of Roodhouse; Preceded in death by her father.

SHANER, Walter; b. 19 Oct 1901, New London, IA; d. 5 Nov 1976, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Walnut Ridge Cem., Virginia, IL; Veteran; resident of Virginia, IL; M. Hazel Creed (date & place not given); Fa.: William T. Shaner; Mo.: Nancy Ross; Survived by his wife; two brothers: John H. of Virginia and William R. of Baton Rouge, LA; and three nephews.

SHANK, Dorothy (Bradley); b. 22 Nov 1911, Huntsville, IL; d. 10 Jan 1992, Quincy, IL; Bu.: Mt. Sterling Catholic Cem., Mt. Sterling, IL; resident of Quincy, IL; formerly of Mt. Sterling, IL; M. James O. Shank on 19 Jul 1932, he died 31 Jan 1982; Fa.: Norman Bradley; Mo.: Anna Armstrong; Survived by one daughter: Mrs. Donald (Shirley) Kassing of Huntsville; two sons: James of Decatur and William E. of Normal; four brothers: Russell of Meredosia, Norman of Sylvia and Lyle Bradley of Liberty and Tom Armstrong of Rushville; two sisters: Lillian Cookson of Quincy and Marge Allison of Quincy; 17 grand and 25 great-grandchildren; Preceded by one brother: Raymond; one sister: Ellen Cookson; and one grandson.

SHANK, James O.; b. 15 Sep 1911, Clayton, IL; d. 31 Jan 1982, Quincy, IL; bu.: (not given); resident of Macomb; formerly of Mt. Sterling, IL; M. Dorothy Bradley on 19 Jul 1932 in Mt. Sterling, IL; Fa.: William C. Shank; Mo.: Anna L. Smith; Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Donald (Shirley) Kassing of Jacksonville; and two sons: Jim of Quincy and William of Macomb; 14 grand and three great-grandchildren; and a sister: Mrs. Elsie Perry of Colorado Springs, CO.

SHANK, Margaret (Ray); b. 21 Mar 1915; d. 1 Dec 1986, Muncie, IN; bu.: Garden of Memory, Albany, IN; resident of Albany, IN; M. Frank A. Shank (date & place not given), he died in 1978; Fa.: Lewis Ray; Mo.: Anna Dillon; Survived by a son: Thomas Shank of Jacksonville; two daughters: Joanne Stiegler of Romeo, MI and Margaret Orman of Selma, IN; three grandchildren; two step grandchildren: Aaron and Adirel Barnett of Jacksonville; a brother: Charles Ray of Melbourne, FL; and a sister: Virginia Ebner of Mt. Tom, CT.

SHANK, Noah Jeremiah Isreal; b. 9 Oct 1991, Houston, TX; d. 8 Nov 1991, Houston, TX; Bu.: Forest Park Westheimer Cem., Houston, TX; parents are former residents of Jacksonville; Fa.: Thomas Shank; Mo.: Kathryn (maiden not given); Survived by his parents of Houston, TX; one brother: Aaron Barnett, at home; and two sisters: Adriel Barnett and Emelia Shank, both at home.

SHANKLAND, Clinton R. "Dick"; b. 15 Aug 1893, Mt. Sterling, IL; d. 27 Oct 1981, Quincy, IL; Bu.: Mt. Sterling City Cem., Mt. Sterling, IL; Former resident of Mt. Sterling; M. Charlotte Elizabeth Weigand on 14 Aug 1915, she died 3 Dec 1964; Fa.: David Worth Shankland; Mo.: Emma Crabb; Surviving are two sons: Richard D. of Quincy and Jack P. of Joliet; 12 grand and six great-grandchildren; Two brothers preceded in death.

SHANKLAND, James Paul; b. 29 Dec 1902, Oakford, IL; d. 27 Apr 1979, Rushville, IL; bu.: Mounds Cem., near Timewell, IL; resident of Mt. Sterling; M. (not given); Fa.: Benjamin Shankland; Mo.: Elizabeth Atterberry; Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Ivan (Almeda) Eicken of golden; a sister: Mrs. Blanche Bradney of Springfield; four grand and one great-grandchild; Preceded by a sister and a son.

SHANKLAND, Nell F. (McDonald); b. 7 May 1893, Virginia, IL; d. 26 Jul 1989, Beardstown, IL; Bu.: Chandlerville Cem., Chandlerville, IL; resident of Chandlerville; M. Ora Shankland (date & place not given), he died in 1954; Fa.: William McDonald; Mo.: Ida Mae Johnson; Survived by a number of nieces and nephew; Preceded by four sisters.

SHANKS, John T.; b. 25 Oct 1937, Hardin, IL; d. 8 Sep 1994, Pittsfield, IL: Bu.: (cremated); Marine Corps Veteran; resident of Pearl, IL; M. (not given); Fa.: Roy Virgil Shanks Sr.; Mo.: Esther Elizabeth Cornelius; Survived by six daughters: Robbie Shanks, Martha Wuwutzke and Candy Shanks, all of Powell, WY, Pam Casebolt of Omaha, NE, Cindy Shanks of Jacksonville and Jill Shanks of Rochester, NY; one son: John Shanks of Pearl; seven grandchildren; four brothers: David, Michael and Robert Shanks, all of Pearl and Louis Shanks of White Hall; and two sisters: Beverly Wooldridge and Theresa Shanks, both of Pearl; Preceded by four brothers and two sisters.

SHANKS, Louis Edward; b. 14 Mar 1952, Hardin, IL; d. 10 Oct 1995, White Hall, IL; bu.: (not given); resident of White Hall; M. Rhonda Jones on 7 Jun 1975 in Bedford, IL; Fa.: Roy Virgil Shanks Sr.; Mo.: Esther Cornelius; Survived by his wife; four daughters: Mrs. Nathan (Marsha) Cole of Manchester and Michele, Kathy and Erica Shanks, all of White Hall; one son: Joseph Shanks of White Hall; three brothers: Michael and David Shanks, both of Pearl and Robert Shanks of Detroit; two sisters: Beverly Wooldridge and Theresa Shanks, both of Pearl; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by his parents; five brothers: John, James, Roy Virgil Jr., Russell and Gary Ray; two sisters: Mrs. Norman (Lottie) Holmes and Claudette Shoemaker.

SHANKS, Paul D. "Sam"; b. (not given), Eldred, IL; he was 60 years of age at death; d. 12 Oct 1996, Jerseyville, IL; bu.: St. Francis Xavier Cem., Jerseyville, IL; resident of Jerseyville; M. Sharon Malloy on 15 Nov 1958 in Jerseyville, IL; Fa.: Robert Shanks; Mo.: Velma Conrad; Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Ralph (Marsha) Lott of Jerseyville and Patty Sweeney of Jerseyville; one son: Paul D. "Sammy" Shanks Jr. of Jerseyville; six grandchildren; one brother: Robert Shanks of Jerseyville; and four sisters: Maxine DeWitt of Kane, Priscilla Bratten of Jerseyville, Sue Hill of Grafton and Diane Winfrey of Meadowbrook.

SHANKS, Richard J.; b. 23 Sep 1916, Eldred, IL; d. 3 Sep 1985, Carrollton, IL; bu.: City Cem., Carrollton, IL; WWII Veteran; M. Ursula Abeln in 1943; Fa.; Robert Shanks; Mo.: Laura Boushe; Survived by his wife; two sons: Richard Shanks Jr. of Greenfield and David Shanks of Carrollton; four grandchildren; a sister: Ruby Roth of Harlingen, TX; and a brother: Ed Shanks of Kane.

SHANKS, Ursula (Abeln); b. 9 Oct 1916, St. Louis, MO; d. 20 Feb 1991, Carrollton, IL; bu.: City Cem., Carrollton, IL; resident of Carrollton; M. Richard J. Shanks Sr. in 1943 at Springfield, IL, he died 3 Sep 1985; Fa.: Barney Abeln; Mo.: Mary Schumaker; Survived by two sons: Richard Jr. of Jacksonville and David of Carrollton; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

SHANLE, Amanda; b. 14 Jul 1978, Memphis, TN; d. 5 Aug 1978, Memphis, TN; Bu.: (not given); Fa.: William J. Shanle; Mo.: (not given); Survived by her parents; a sister: Angela; and grandparents: Dr. and Mrs. Russell Wofle of Horseshoe Bend, AR and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shanle of this city.

SHANLE, Raymond J.; b. 7 Feb 1909, Jacksonville, IL; d. 17 Jun 1981, Springfield, IL; Bu.: Calvary Cem., Jacksonville, IL; resident of Jacksonville; M. Mildred Carter on 4 Nov 1938 in Jacksonville, IL; Fa.: Felix Shanle; Mo.: Margaret Bergschneider; Surviving are his wife; two sons: Tom Shanle of Santa Cruz, CA and Bill Shanle of Memphis, TN; a daughter: Mrs. Robert (Peggy) Rieman of Centerville, OH; six grandchildren; a sister: Marie Shanle of Springfield.

SHANNON, Edna (Ramsey); b. 14 Apr 1890, Murrayville, IL; d. 19 Mar 1985, McLean Co., IL; bu.: City Cem., Murrayville, IL; resident of Normal, IL; M. Adlai E. Shannon on 6 Dec 1915 in Bloomington, IL; Fa.: Samuel Ramsey; Mo.: Lela Mick; Survived by a daughter: Nancy Maffett of McLean; 14 grand and seven great-grandchildren; and a sister: Mrs. Eva Stivers of Bloomington; Preceded by three sons; a brother and a sister.

SHANNON, Harland; b. 3 Aug 1910, Greene Co., IL; d. 16 Dec 1982, Carrollton, IL; bu.: City Cem., Carrollton, IL; M. Irene Logan on 18 Feb 1937 in Jerseyville, IL; Fa.: Edgar Shannon; Mo.: Effie Sample; Surviving are his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Dean (Marilyn) Walker of Greenfield and Mrs. David (Judy) Gonzales of White Rock, NM; a son: Robert of Carrollton; eight grand and two great-grandchildren; and a sister: Mrs. Leborah Siebermann of Carrollton; Preceded in death by a sister.

SHANNON, Julian Ashel; b. 7 Oct 1899, Beardstown, IL; d. 3 Jan 1992, St. Louis, MO; Bu.: North Cem., Arenzville, IL; resident of St. Louis; formerly of Arenzville; M. Louisa Herbert on 30 Jun 1931 in Virginia, IL; Fa.: Roscoe Leonard Shannon; Mo.: Nettie Blanford; Survived by his wife of St. Louis; one son: James Shannon of Westminster, CA; one daughter: Susan Nikolai of University, MO; 10 grand and three great-grandchildren.

SHANNON, Louisa (Herbert); b. 29 Jan 1903, Arenzville, IL; d. 7 Dec 1992, St. Louis, MO; Bu.: North Cem., Arenzville, IL; resident of Arenzville; M. Julian Shannon on 30 Jun 1931 in Virginia, IL, he died 3 Jan 1992; Fa.: William Herbert; Mo.: Franceska Goeb; Survived by one son: James of Westminster, CA; one daughter: Susan Nokolai of University, MO; 10 grand and three great-grandchildren; and one sister: Julia McLain of Beardstown.

SHANNON, Nathan; b. 19 Jul 1888, Schuyler Co., IL; d. 13 May 1982, Quincy, IL; bu.: Oak Grove Cem.; WWII Army Veteran; resident of IL Soldiers & Sailors Home in Quincy, IL; formerly of the Browning, IL area; Fa.: Henry Shannon; Mo.: Algerena Isabell; Surviving are two cousins: Mrs. Elizabeth Baures of Coloma, CA and Mrs. Roy Skipton of Springfield.

SHANNON, Nora Leona (Mefford); b. 27 Nov 1917, Detroit, MI; d. 30 May 1982, Quincy, IL; bu.: Grandview Cem., Hannibal, MO; resident of Clayton, IL; M. Omer Ray Shannon on 10 Dec 1937 in Ralls Co., MO, he died 14 May 1972; Fa.: Joseph Mefford; Mo.: Hazel Finney; Surviving are three daughters: Mrs. Bonnie Rigg of Perry, Mrs. Sharon Dobrovolny of Arenzville and Elizabeth Shannon of Clayton; a son: Danny R. Shannon of Meredosia; 18 grand and four great-grandchildren; two brothers: Ira Mefford of Inkster, MI; and Howard Mefford of Garden City, MI; and a sister: Mrs. Maryetta Bliven of Wayne, MI; Preceding her in death were three sons and a daughter.

SHARON, Harold; b. 8 Sep 1914, Virginia, IL; d. 27 Oct 1977, Beardstown, IL; Bu.: Walnut Ridge Cem., Virginia, IL; resident of Beardstown; M. Velma Schnepper on 18 Feb 1941 in Bowling Green, MO; Fa.: Ashton Sharon; Mo.: Martha Merriman; Survived by his wife; a son: James Lee Sharon of Friends Wood, TX; three grandchildren; three brothers: Elmer Sharon of Virginia, Carl Sharon of Jacksonville and Albert Sharon of Hayward, CA; several nieces and nephews.

SHARP, Anna Marie (King); b 10 Feb 1919, Gardner, IL; d. 7 Apr 1993, Springfield, IL; Bu.: Oak Ridge Cem., Springfield, IL; resident of Springfield; formerly of New Berlin, IL; M. George W. Sharp on 30 Sep 1940 in St. Louis, MO, he died in 1973; Fa.: Edward King; Mo.: Anna Marie Ries; Survived by several nieces and nephews; Preceded by one sister: Jennie Gaines; and three brothers: Jeremiah, Robert and Charlie King.

SHARP, Charles W.; b. 2 Aug 1907, Louisiana, MO; d. 15 Feb 1989, Springfield, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Winchester, IL; resident of Winchester; M. Dorothy Schoening on 28 Jun 1928 in Springfield, IL, she preceded in death; Fa.: W. A. Sharp; Mo.: Mary Elizabeth Ellis; Survived by three children: Mrs. James (Nancy) Wallis of Springfield, Mrs. Walter (Virginia) McClanahan of Springfield and Robert Sharp of Racine, WI; 10 grand and three great-grandchildren; one step great-grandchild; a sister: Mrs. Mary DeSpain of Winchester; a brother: Bud Sharp of AR; and a half-brother: Lemual DeWitt of Springfield; Preceded by eight brothers and two sisters.

SHARP, Clara Marie (Jensen); b. 3 Sep 1903, Jacksonville, IL; d. 19 Dec 1990, Blue Springs, MO; Bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville; resident of Blue Springs, MO; formerly of Jacksonville; M. Roy Sharp on 31 Jul 1942 in Bowling Green, MO, he died 15 Aug 1958; Fa.: Albert Henry Jensen; Mo.: Anna B. Regner; Survived by a son: George Wilkerson of Blue Springs, MO; four sisters: Louise Dyche of Jacksonville, Mary Miller of Manchester, Gladys Johnson of Roodhouse and Grace Daniels of Jacksonville; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; Preceded by three brothers and three sisters.

SHARP, Dorothy Jean (Schoening); b. 21 Jun 1909, Springfield, IL; d. 27 Jun 1983, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: (not given); resident of Winchester; M. Charles W. Sharp on 28 Jun 1928 in Springfield, IL; Fa.: Theodore Schoening; Mo.: Bertha Flesh; Survived by her husband; a son: Robert Sharp of Racine, WI; two daughters: Mrs. Walter (Virginia) McClanahan, Jr. of Springfield and Mrs. James (Nancy) Wallis of Greenview; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a sister: Mrs. Ernest (Margaret) Humphrey of Fort Meyers, FL; Preceded in death by a brother.

SHARP, Ruby Eileen (Sheppard); b. 8 Feb 1911, National City, IL; d. 10 Mar 1990, Belleville, IL; bu.: Richwoods Cem., east of Roodhouse, IL; resident of Belleville; M. (not given); Fa.: Francis M. Sheppard; Mo.: Anna Byxbe; Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Jim (Nancy) Houseman of Waukesha, WI and formerly of Roodhouse, and Sharon Caine of Sacramento, CA; three grandchildren: Michael Houseman of LaGrande, OR, Andrea Houseman of Waukesha, WI and Phillip Caine of Sacramento, CA; a great-granddaughter; and a sister: Kathleen Yeager of Winchester; Preceded by a brother: Leonard Sheppard and a sister: Edith Melichar.

SHARPE, Frances Louise (Sehy); b. (not given), Jacksonville, IL, she was 74 years of age at death; d. 4 Nov 1985, Dearborn, MI; Bu.: Dearborn, MI; resident of Dearborn; M. Joseph Sharpe (date & place not given), he preceded in death; Fa.: Frank Sehy; Mo.: Gertrude (maiden not given); Survived by a daughter: Barbara; a son: William; and grandchildren, all of the Dearborn, MI area; a brother: Eddie Sehy of MI; and three sisters: Jean and Marie, both of CA and Clara; Preceded by four brothers: Leo, Albert, Joe and Bill; and two sisters: Loretta and a baby sister.

SHARPE, Rose B. (Airsman); b. 22 Dec 1885, Jacksonville, IL; d. 14 May 1978, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville, IL; M. Chester Sharpe (date & place not given), he died 31 Jul 1960; Fa.: John W. Airsman; Mo.: Josephine Slattery; Survived by nieces and nephews.

SHARPLES, Gladys I. (Magill); b. 9 Aug 1902, Jacksonville, IL; d. 12 Feb 1990, Springfield, IL; bu.: Oak Ridge Cem., Springfield, IL; resident of Springfield; M. William Lee Sharples on 25 Sep 1943, he died 12 Nov 1974; Fa.: William L. Magill; Mo.: Elizabeth Jane Condon; Survived by two cousins: Mrs. George (Helen) Duffey of Rochester and Leonard Magill of Muncie, IN.

SHARROW, Ashley Lynn; b. 3 Jul 1994, Jerseyville, IL; d. 3 Jul 1994, Jerseyville, IL; Bu.: Kane Cem., Kane, IL; Fa.: Mark Sharrow; Mo.: Sheryl Cox; Survived by her parents of Eldred; a brother: Rob Sharrow, at home; maternal grandparents: Lowell & Jane Cox; paternal grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Ora Sharrow; a maternal great-grandmother: Eleanor Woester; and paternal great-grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Sharrow and Ruby Kliclie.

SHARROW, Dakota M.; b. 10 Nov 1994, Jerseyville, IL; d. 10 Nov 1994, Jerseyville, IL; Bu.: Memorial Gardens Cem., Eldred, IL; Fa.: Richard Sharrow; Mo.: Deidre Berry; Survived by his parents; maternal grandparents: David and Gwenda Berry of Carrollton; paternal grandfather: Lyndle Sharrow of Nebo; and great-grandparents: Vi and Walter Sullivan of Carrollton, Carl R. and Iva Berry of Kane, Lowell and Lucille Sharrow of Pearl, Ruby Klinline of Versailles and Henry Craig of Jerseyville.

SHARROW, Lowell Lyndle; b. 7 May 1935, Pearl, IL; d. 30 Sep 1995, Springfield, IL; bu.: Green Pond Cem., Pearl, IL; resident of Nebo, IL; M. Shirley J. Wheeler on 29 Feb 1956 in Brown Co., IL, she died 9 Nov 1992; Fa.: Lowell L. Sharrow; Mo.: Lucille Camerer; Survived by three sons: Ricky Sharrow of Winchester, Randy Sharrow of Carrollton and Richard Sharrow of Eldred; three daughters: Sandra Hill of Griggsville, Carolyn Sharrow of Detroit and Rose Sharrow of Carrollton; 16 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; four brothers: Keith Sharrow of Carrollton, Ora Sharrow of Griggsville, Jerry Sharrow of Glasgow and Larry Sharrow of Detroit; and five sisters: Rosetta Wade of Pittsfield, Norma Sharrow of Carrollton, Delores Wade of Winchester, Ida McCallister of Detroit and Patricia Cox of Pearl; Preceded by an infant son: Donnie Sharrow; an infant grandson; a granddaughter; and a brother: Johnny Sharrow.

SHARROW, Shirley J. (Wheeler); b. 22 Dec 1940, Versailles, IL; d. 9 Nov 1992, Pittsfield, IL; bu.: Green Pond Cem., Pearl, IL; resident of Nebo, IL; M. Lyndle Sharrow on 29 Feb 1956 in Pittsfield, IL; Fa.: Clarence Wheeler; Mo.: Ruby Roate; Survived by her husband; her mother: Ruby Wheeler Kleinline of Versailles; three sons: Ricky of Winchester, Randy of Carrollton and Richard, at home; three daughters: Sandra Hill of Nebo, Carolyn Scranton of Pleasant Hill and Rose Sharrow of Carrollton; two brothers: Leroy and Bobby, both of Griggsville; five sisters: Louise Mitchell of Alsey, Beulah Perry of Versailles, Lora Sharrow of Griggsville, Karen Lawson of Chambersburg and Lula Bradbury of Versailles; and 15 grandchildren; Preceded by her father; an infant son; and an infant granddaughter.

SHASER, Edna Mae (Pembrook); b. 11 Sep 1886, Rayola, KS; d. 27 Feb 1976, White Hall, IL; bu.: Oakwood Cem., Greenfield, IL; resident of Wrights, IL; M. John Benjamin Shaser on 24 Dec 1908, he died in 1969; Fa.: Henry Pembrook; Mo.: Elizabeth Raffety; Survived by the following children: Mrs. Delbert (Alfreda Elizabeth) Reavis of Eldred, Mrs. Ila Marie Tucker of Roodhouse; two sons: Ralph of Greenfield and Wayne Royal of Green Valley; two brothers: Orval Pembrook of MN and Orley of Athensville; two sisters: Mina Sanson of Greenfield and Thelma Pembrook of Denver, CO; 16 grand and 24 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

SHAVER, Bernie; b. 5 Aug 1901, Unionville, MO; d. 5 Feb 1984, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville, IL; resident of Jacksonville; M. Francelia Eldridge on 14 Jun 1923; Fa.: Harmon Shaver; Mo.: Nellie Thompson; Survived by his wife; a daughter: Martha Jane Gray of Jacksonville; two grand and three great-grandchildren; two brothers: Zell Shaver and Walter J. Shaver, both of Wray, CO; two sisters: Lois Wiley of Ft. Morgan, CO and Ruby Browning of Lakeside, CA; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded in death by a sister.

SHAVER, Elva (Thurman); b. 24 Oct 1912, Oquawka, IL; d. 22 May 1985, Jacksonville, IL: Bu.: Rushville City Cem., Rushville, IL; resident of Rushville; M. Russell Shaver on 23 Sep 1932 in Rushville, IL, he died 12 Nov 1974; Fa.: Edward Thurman; Mo.: Susan Elizabeth Ritchey; Survived by two sons: Russell Lee and Martin Edward, both of Rushville; two daughters: Mrs. Elizabeth Joan Smith of Jacksonville and Mrs. Helen Sue Slaton of Rushville; and four grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. A. O. Richey and Mrs. Burdette Kenner, both of Jacksonville; Preceded in death by one sister.

SHAVER, Ethel Mae (Peterson); b. 3 Jun 1937, Jacksonville, IL; d. 15 Dec 1995, Platteville, WI; Bu.: Greenwood Cem., Platteville, IL; resident of Platteville, WI; M. Roy Shaver 9 Aug 1959; Fa.: Carl Peterson; Mo.: Bessie Johnson; survived by her husband; three sons: William of Rochester, MN, James (wife, Kathy) of Mims, FL and Thomas Shaver of Madison, WI; one grandson; two brothers: John (wife, Margie) Peterson and Paul (wife, Betty) Peterson, both of Virgilia; and three sisters: Theresa (husband, Frank) Anderson and Ruth (husband, Leland) McGinnis, both of Jacksonville; and Eleanor (husband, Ron) Eiserling of Las Cruces, NM; Preceded by one niece.

SHAVER, Florence E. (Kelly) Butler; m. 8 Mar 1893, Schuyler Co., IL; d. 8 Mar 1983, Rushville, IL; bu.: Rushville City Cem., Rushville, IL; M. (1) Jesse L. Butler in Oct. 1914, he died in Sep. 1928; (2) Alonzo Shaver on 12 Aug 1939, he died 1 Jan 1965; Fa.: William H. Kelly; Mo.: Mary Frances Tracy; Survived by three sons: Cecil Butler of Peoria, Tracy Butler of Tacoma, WA and William Butler of Streator; two daughters: Mrs. Fremont (Christine) Miller of Indianapolis, IN and Mrs. Kermit (Esther) Heitz of Rushville; one stepson: Frances Shaver of Rushville; and one stepdaughter: Mrs. Louise Gillenwaters of Rushville; 20 grand and 28 great-grandchildren; Preceded by one daughter; one brother and three sisters.

SHAVER, Francelia W. (Eldridge); b. 14 Dec 1899, Golden, CO; d. 12 Aug 1993, Jacksonville, IL: Bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville, IL; M. Bernie Shaver on 15 Jun 1923, he died 5 Feb 1984; Fa.: Walter G. Eldridge; Mo.: Martha Pierce; Survived by a son-in-law: Fred C. Gray of Jacksonville; two granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; and one brother: Walter G. Eldridge Jr. of Broomfield, CO; Preceded by one daughter: Mrs. Fred (Martha Jane) Gray; one grandson; two brothers and one sister.

SHAVER, Francis E. "Sonny"; b. 29 Apr 1914, Schuyler Co., IL; d. 26 Jul 1989, Rushville, IL; Bu.: Rushville Cem., Rushville, IL; M. Doris Adams on 3 Nov 1938 in Holiday, MO; Fa.: Alonzo Shaver; Mo.: Bessie Walker; Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Rod (Barbara) Schoonover of Rushville; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a sister: Louise Gillenwaters of Rushville; Preceded by a son: Robert.

SHAVER, Mary (Phipps) McAtee; b. 31 Mar 1944, St. Joseph, MO; d. 1 Mar 1994, St. Louis, MO; bu.: Fairview Cem.; resident of Rushville; M. (1) Dale McAtee (date & place not given); (2) Robert Adam Shaver on 21 May 1977 in Rushville, IL, he died 24 Feb 1979; Fa.: Berwyn Phipps Sr.; Mo.: Elizabeth Nance Ozenberger; Survived by her mother of Fairview; one son: Michael James McAtee of Beardstown; one daughter: Katherine Ann McAtee of Beardstown; one brother: Berwyn Robert Phipps Jr. of Norris; one sister: Mrs. Dale (Ann) Mercer of Ft. Branch, IN; and one granddaughter; Preceded by her father and her grandparents.

SHAVER, Robert A.; b. 23 Oct 1944, Rushville, IL: d. 24 Feb 1979, Peoria, IL; Bu.: (not given); resident of Washington, IL; M. Mary McAtee on 21 May 1977 in Rushville, IL; Fa.: Francis Shaver; Mo.: Doris Adams; Survived by his wife; a daughter: Dara Sue Shaver; a stepdaughter: Katherine McAtee; and a stepson: Michael McAtee; his parents; a sister: Mrs. Rod (Barbara) Schoonover; his grandmother: Mrs. Blanche Heaton; and his step grandmother: Mrs. Alonzo Shaver, all of Rushville.

SHAW, Ada Louise (Hardwick); b. 4 Apr 1918, Carrollton, IL; d. 9 Oct 1992, Kane, IL; bu.: City Cem., Carrollton, IL; Resident of Kane; M. Everett Shaw on 25 May 1935 in Carrollton, IL; Fa.: Henry Hardwick; Mo.: Mae Watson; Survived by her husband; one daughter: Marilyn Doyle of Carrollton; one son; Howard Shaw of Jerseyville; seven grand and 11 great-grandchildren; and two brothers: Howard Hardwick of Carrollton and Henry Hardwick of CA; Preceded by one son: Donald Shaw; one granddaughter: Donna Shaw; three sisters: Cora Garrison, Mabel Hardwick and Opal Worthy; and five brothers: Harry, Earl, Floyd, James and Calvin Hardwick.

SHAW, Bernice D. (Walker); b. 9 Mar 1913, Montezuma, IL; d. 6 Feb 1991, Barry, IL; Bu.: Crescent Heights Cem., Pleasant Hill, IL; resident of rural Griggsville, IL; M. Russell Shaw on 1 Apr 1929 in Pittsfield, IL; Fa.: John Walker; Mo.: Verna Troutner; Survived by her husband; three daughters: Ruth Rick of Griggsville, Bertha Banghart of Pittsfield and Evelyn Edwards of Griggsville; one sister: Libby Kretzer of ID; seven grand, 11 great-grand and four great-great-grandchildren; Preceded by one brother: Gerald.

SHAW, Beverly Joel; b. 7 Jun 1909, Eldred, IL; d. 26 Aug 1994, Carrollton, IL; Bu.: City Cem., White Hall, IL; resident of White Hall, IL; M. Louise DeShasier on 28 Mar 1933 in White Hall, IL; Fa.: Robert Kay Shaw; Mo.: Lillie Belle Smith; Survived by two sons: Beverly J. (wife, Kathy) Shaw of Woodson and Robert D. (wife, Anna) Shaw of Jacksonville; one daughter: Mrs. Lee (Imogene) George of Springfield; two sisters: Beulah Newton of White Hall and Ethal Piper of Denver, CO; eight grand and five great-grandchildren; Preceded by six sisters: Rosie Shaw, Estella Shaw, Alice Shaw, Gladys Shaw , Mabel Flatt and Mary Lindsey; and two brothers: Rainey and Lilbert Shaw.

SHAW, Brenda Sue; b. 23 Sep 1957, Jerseyville, IL; d. 11 Sep 1982, Carrollton, IL; bu.: Kane Cem., Kane, IL; resident of Carrollton, IL; Fa.: William Shaw; Mo.: Doris Arnold; Survived by her parents of Kane; and a brother: Richard, also of Kane.

SHAW, Buford "Lonnie"; b. 14 Oct 1945, Eldred, IL; d. 21 Jul 1992, Carrollton, IL; bu.: Jones Cem., near White Hall, IL; Vietnam War Navy Veteran; M. Jill Talkington on 13 Jan 1983; Fa.: Ervin "Peg" Shaw; Mo.: Lula Chrisman; Survived by his wife; his mother: Lula Rodger of Kane; a stepdaughter: Sarah Talkington, at home; two sons: Seth Shaw and Clayton Shaw, both at home; a sister: Ramona Bauer of OR; and four brothers: Wayne of OR, Bill and Ron, both of Kane, Kenny Shaw of Jacksonville; Preceded by his father and two brothers: Irvin and Robert.

SHAW, Buford O.; b. 4 Aug 1903, Greene Co., IL; d. 6 Jan 1981, Eldred, IL; bu.: Memorial Gardens Cem., Eldred, IL; M. Della Chapman on 19 May 1927 in Hardin, IL; Fa.: Orlando Shaw; Mo.: Almeda Gresham; Survived by his wife; a niece raised in their home: Mrs. Wilbur (Audra) Price; Preceded by four brothers and three sisters.

SHAW, Byron; b. 17 Aug 1887, Pike Co., IL; d. 7 Jun 1979, Pittsfield, IL; Bu.: Summer Hill Cem., Summer Hill, IL; resident of Pleasant Hill, IL; Fa.: Hardin Shaw; Mo.: Angelina Townsend; No survivors listed; Preceded by four sisters and two brothers.

SHAW, Charles Lee; b. 3 May 1922, Griggsville, IL; d. 24 Feb 1989, Pittsfield, IL; bu.: Griggsville Cem., Griggsville, IL; WWII Army Veteran; resident of Griggsville; Fa.: Fred C. Shaw; Mo.: Emma L. Jobe; Survived by a sister: Louise Colvin of Griggsville; and six nephews; Preceded by three sisters and a nephew.

SHAW, Creed; b. 22 Oct 1911, near Milton, IL; d. 18 May 1993, Pittsfield, IL; bu.: French Cem., near Milton, IL; resident of rural Pittsfield; M. Margaret Schimmel on 21 Jul 1934 in Pittsfield, IL; Fa.: Owen Warren Shaw; Mo.: Nella Mildred Hoover; Survived by his wife; one daughter: Mrs. Ed (Martha) Harris of DeSoto, MO; one son: David A. Shaw of Rolla, MO; five grand and three great-grandchildren; Preceded by one son: James Shaw; one daughter: Caroline Shaw; and one brother: Elmo Shaw.

SHAW, Dora Lee (Davidson); b. 13 Jun 1939, Gillespie, IL; d. 22 Nov 1991, Alton, IL; bu.: City Cem., Carrollton, IL; Resident of Gillespie; formerly of Greene Co.; M. Donald M. Shaw in 1957, he died 10 May 1974; Fa.: William Davidson; Mo.: Mary Trainer; Survived by two sons: Lyndell Shaw of Alton and Dennis Shaw of Shipman; one grandson; three sisters: Mary White of St. Peters, MO and Sarah Hall and Helen Schneider, both of Gillespie; and two brothers: Bill and Sam Davidson, both of Gillespie.

SHAW, Ervin; b. 8 Aug 1909, Greene Co., IL; d. 8 Sep 1976, White Hall, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Carrollton, IL; a former resident of Carrollton and Roodhouse; M. (not given); Fa.: Orlander Shaw; Mo.: Almeda Grissom; Survived by the following children: Mrs. Ramona Baurer, Robert Shaw and Wayne L. Shaw, all of Portland, OR, William Shaw of Kane, Ronald Shaw and Buford Leon Shaw, both of Wrights, and Kenneth Shaw of Roodhouse; 16 grandchildren; and one brother: Buford Shaw of Eldred; Preceded by one son, three brothers and three sisters.

SHAW, Ethel (Harpole); b. 11 Nov 1888, Nebo, IL; d. 5 Feb 1976, Louisiana, MO; bu.: West Cem., Pittsfield, IL; a former resident of Pittsfield; M. Charles Shaw (date & place not given), he died 2 May 1957; Fa.: John D. Harpole; Mo.: Ellen Smith; Survived by nieces and nephews.

SHAW, Etta (Elmore); b. 17 Oct 1894, Greene Co., IL; d. 17 Jun 1984, Litchfield, IL; bu.: City Cem., Carrollton, IL; resident of Medora, IL; M. Johnny D. Shaw on 1 Nov 1913 in Carrollton, IL, he died 8 Sep 1977; Fa.: Jesse Elmore; Mo.: Elizabeth Waltrip; Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Lummie (Juanita) Scoggins of Alton; three sons: Gerald Shaw of Litchfield, Harold Shaw of Springfield and Julius Shaw of Bunker Hill; 15 grand, 30 great-grand and six great-great-grandchildren; and a niece: Evelyn Robinson, who was raised in the home.

SHAW, Eugene; b. 14 Dec 1900, Calhoun Co., IL; d. 28 Feb 1983, Barry, IL; bu.: Crescent Heights Cem.; formerly of Nebo, IL; M. Mildred Garrison on 17 Mar 1923, she died in 1965; Fa.: Calvin Shaw; Mo.: Minnie Martin; Surviving are a daughter: Mrs. Marietta Shonhart of Nebo; two brothers: Russell of Griggsville and Lester of Pleasant Hill; two sisters: Mrs. Anna Scranton and Mrs. Ruby Noble, both of Pittsfield; a grandson and two great-grandchildren.

SHAW, Eugene Ray; b. 17 Jan 1929, Griggsville, IL; d. 2 Sep 1993, Cataula, Ga; Bu.: Ft. Mitchel National Cem., Ft. Mitchel, AL; Vietnam War Army Veteran; resident of Cataula, GA; formerly of Griggsville; M. Utha (maiden, date & place not given); Fa.: Roy Raymond Shaw; Mo.: Gertrude Jane Elledge; Survived by his wife; a stepdaughter: Karla Bingham of Phoenix City, GA; four sisters: iris Ervin of Griggsville, Irene Ervin of Springfield, Bessie Carr of Oak Forest and a twin sister: Eulagene Phillips of Quincy; two brothers: Ralph Shaw of Perry and Donald Shaw of Aurora; four step grandchildren; and 17 nieces and nephews; Preceded by his parents; a sister: Maxine Fair.

SHAW, Everett M.; b. 26 May 1914, Bluffdale, IL; d. 22 Nov 1994, Springfield, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Carrollton, IL; resident of Carrollton; M. Ada Hardwick on 25 May 1935 in Carrollton, IL, she died 9 Oct 1992; Fa.: William Shaw; Mo.: Etta Conrad; Survived by one daughter: Marilyn Doyle of Carrollton; one son: Howard of Jerseyville; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; one sister: Ethelyn Gardiner of Pekin; one half-sister: Virginia Baker of Jerseyville; and two half-brothers: Otis Willis of Rock Island and Bill Willis of Jacksonville; Preceded by his parents; one son: Don; one granddaughter; one brother: Atlas; and two half-brothers: Howard Willis and Roland Willis.

SHAW, Fred; b. 29 May 1897, Jersey Co., IL; d. 1 Oct 1990, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Rosedale Cem., near Grafton, IL; resident of Jacksonville; M. (not given); Fa.: John Rawleigh Shaw; Mo.: Lucy Ann Fondle; Survived by two daughters: Lilly Mae Dawson of Hesperia, CA and Theressa Wire of Bloomington, CA; six grand, 12 great-grand and 2 great-great-grandchildren; Preceded by two brothers and one sister.

SHAW, Geneva Frances (Vermillion); b. 2 Oct 1904, White Hall, IL; d. 19 Mar 1996, Roodhouse, IL; bu.: White Hall, IL; resident of Roodhouse; M. Kenneth L. Shaw on 4 Dec 1928 at Boonville, MO, he died 31 Aug 1985; Fa.: A. L. Vermillion; Mo.: Junie Vandyke; Survived by a niece; a great-niece and a great�nephew; Preceded by two brothers: George and Mont Vermillion.

SHAW, George; b. 21 Nov 1911, Eldred, IL; d. 16 Feb 1977, Concord, CA; Bu.: Pine Tree Cem., Patterson, IL; WWII Veteran; resident of Concord, CA; M. Margaret Schutz (date & place not given); Fa.: James Shaw; Mo.: Josephine Logan; Survived by his wife; three sisters: Mrs. Opal Brannan of Eldred, Mrs. Evelyn Eagleton of Fieldon and Mrs. Frances Ursch of Carrollton; and a brother: Joseph Logan of Washington, IL.

SHAW, George Everett; b. 7 Aug 1906, Linder Twp., IL; d. 12 Jul 1988, Carrollton, IL; Bu.: Carter Cem., south of Carrollton, IL; resident of Carrollton; M. (1) Lela Hardwick (date & place not given), she died in 1936; (2) Viola Jannin Robinson on 15 Feb 1977; Fa.: Peter Shaw; Mo.: Mattie Scoggins; Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Howard (Louise) Hardwick and Mrs. Everett (Mabel) Thuer, both of Carrollton; two stepdaughters: Mrs. Tom (Loretta) Vinyard of Carrollton and Mrs. Frank (Laura) Hardwick of Lincoln; two sons: Kenny Shaw of Greenfield and Ray Shaw of Alton; two stepsons: Leroy Robinson of Eldred and Charles Robinson of Carrollton; nine grand and 21 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Mrs. Orland (Lena) Mitchell of Carrollton, Mrs. Gilbert (Gladys) Fisher of Alton and Mrs. Lloyd (Zelma) Grady of Peoria; two brothers: Garrett Shaw of Bluffs and Alvin Shaw of North Bend, WA; Preceded by one infant sister; and four brothers: Leroy, Tom, Clarence and Truman Sr.

SHAW, Gilbert L. "Gib"; b. 11 Jan 1928, Hot Springs, AR; d. 7 Jun 1995, Springfield, IL: Bu.: Oakwood Cem., Pittsfield, IL; resident of Pittsfield; M. Duska Grimes on 15 Sep 1950 in Houston, TX; Fa.: John L. Shaw; Mo.: Leddie Mae Stokes; Survived by his wife; two daughters: Monica Geiselman (husband, Stan) of Pittsfield and Rachael Geiselman (husband, Jimmy) of Hermanville, MS; one son: Matthew Shaw (wife, Susan) of Geneva; six grandchildren; five sisters: Theola Lowery of Hot Springs, AR, Bernice McMinn of Little Rock, AR, Doris Roeder of Orlando, FL, Pauline Allen of Corpus Christi, TX and Verdie Dabbs of Bessemer, AL; two brothers: Odis and Danny Shaw, both of Benton, AR; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by a sister: Margaret Tittle; and two brothers: Ruey and Robert Shaw.

SHAW, Gladys V. "Dode"; b. 14 Apr 1911, Eldred, IL; d. 6 Jul 1986, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Pine Tree Cem., Patterson, IL; resident of White Hall; Fa.: Robert K. Shaw; Mo.: Lillie Belle Smith; Survived by two sisters: Beulah Newton of White Hall and Ethel Pipe of Denver, CO; one brother: Beverly Shaw of White Hall; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by five sisters and two brothers.

SHAW, Glen W.; b. 15 Nov 1923, near Nebo, IL; d. 9 Jul 1996, Pittsfield, IL: Bu.: West Cem., Pittsfield, IL; WWII Navy Veteran; resident of Pittsfield; M. Betty Renoud on 7 Oct 1942 in St. Charles, MO; Fa.: Virgil Nelson Shaw; Mo.: Maude Long; Survived by his wife; a son: Rick Shaw of Pekin; four daughters: Glenna "Terry" Kelly of Nebo, Lynette Smith of Urbana, Linda "Cheryl" Smith and Lori Slayden, both of Pittsfield; seven grand, three step grand and four great-grandchildren; two sisters: Hazel Renoud of Springfield and Betty Ewers of Pleasant Hill; Preceded by his parents and in infant brother: Virgil Nelson Shaw Jr.

SHAW, Gordon L.; b. 4 Feb 1933, Greene Co., IL; d. 27 May 1984, Carlinville, IL; bu.: Richwoods Cem.; M. Mary Pate on 19 Dec 1975; Fa.: Catlie Shaw; Mo.: Enid Haven; Survived by his wife; two brothers: Ralph Shaw of Winchester and Reginald Shaw of Jacksonville.

SHAW, Helen; b. (not given); d. 26 May 1976, Westfield, IN; bu.: (not given); a former Jacksonville resident; M. Hugh Shaw (date & place not given); Parents: (not given); No survivors listed.

SHAW, Hubert; b. 1923; d. 11 Jan 1979, Nutwood, Jersey Co., IL; bu.: Indian Creek cem., Calhoun Co., IL; resident of rural Fielding, IL; WWII Veteran; M. Wanda Lee Ulery in 1950; He murdered his wife on 10 Jan 1979, then committed suicide; Fa.: Henry Shaw; Mo.: Mabel Welch; Survived by his mother of Normal; these children: Bart of Fielding, Mrs. Robbie Duxbury of Houston, TX and Mrs. Cindy Roundcount of Michael, IL; two grandchildren; and three sisters: Roberta Davis of Normal, Muriel Gatschenberger of Springfield and Pat Boehm of Boca Raton, FL; Preceded by his father.

SHAW, James A.; b. 1 Nov 1917, Roodhouse, IL; d. 1 Oct 1993, Quincy, IL; bu.: Graceland Cem., Quincy, IL; resident of Quincy; formerly of Roodhouse; M. Betty Freeman on 15 Mar 1962 in Belleville, IL; Fa.: Anderson Shaw; Mo.: Golda (maiden not given); Survived by his wife; four sons: J. A. of Columbia, MO, Dr. Terry of Quincy, James Steven of Atlanta and John T. of Chicago; three daughters: Mrs. Joe (Janice) Quilty of Olatha, KS, Mrs. John (Nancy) Pasch of St. Peters, MO and Stephanie Longbrake of Quincy; 10 grandchildren; one half brother: Robert Shaw of Beardstown; one half sister: Shirley Myers of White Hall; and stepmother: Lucille Shaw; Preceded by two sisters: Laura Lee and Mary Elizabeth.

SHAW, Johnnie D.; b. 18 Jun 1892, Eldred, IL; d. 8 Sep 1977, Alton, IL: bu.: City Cem., Carrollton, IL; resident of Medora, IL; M. Etta Elmore in 1913; Fa.: Elihu Shaw; Mo.: Elizabeth Callahan; Survived by his wife; a daughter: Juanita Scoggins of Alton; and three sons: Gerald of Litchfield, Harold of Springfield and Julius of Bunker Hill; 15 grand and several great-grandchildren; and a sister: Nellie Eyer of Alton; Preceded by a daughter; four brothers; and two sisters.

SHAW, Judith June (Chapman); b. 22 Apr 1928, White Hall, IL; d. 23 Mar 1976, White Hall, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Carrollton, IL; resident of Carrollton; M. Truman Shaw (date & place not given); Fa.: James Chapman; Mo.: Josephine Hans; Survived by two sons: Robert Wayne and James Truman Shaw, both of Carrollton; three daughters: Deborah Shaw, at home, Mrs. Samuel (Patricia) Heberling of White Hall and Mrs. Robert (Margaret Jo) Goodall, Jr. of Beardstown; and six grandchildren; Preceded by a daughter: Mrs. Judith Rhoades in 1968.

SHAW, Kenneth L.; b. 13 Oct 1901, Blackwell, OK; d. 31 Aug 1985, Roodhouse, IL; bu.: Fernwood Cem., Roodhouse, IL; resident of Roodhouse; M. Geneva Vermillion on 4 Dec 1928 in Booneville, MO; Fa.: John Thomas Shaw; Mo.: Laura Orr; Survived by his wife; one brother: J. T. of Horseshoe Bend, AR; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by three sisters and two brothers.

SHAW, Laura Ann (Hawkins); b. 2 Jul 1901, Havana, IL; d. 3 Oct 1992, Pittsfield, IL: Bu.: Griggsville Cem., Griggsville, IL; resident of Pittsfield; formerly of Griggsville; M. Elmer Shaw Sr. on 30 Dec 1919 in Griggsville, he died 21 Feb 1964; Fa.: William J. Hawkins; Mo.: Emma Beekman; Survived by one daughter: Mary Ann Haney of Springfield; two sons: Elmer "Enos" Shaw Jr. of Griggsville and James Robert Shaw of Griggsville; seven grand, 17 great-grand and two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. Donald (Faye) King of Okeechobee, FL and Selma Lipcamon of Colchester; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by one brother: Leslie Hawkins; and five sisters: Pauline Cornelius, Hazel Wade, Dorothy Johnson, Ida Hawkins and Marie Orrill.

SHAW, Lester; b. 29 Jun 1908, Calhoun Co., IL; d. 23 Feb 1987, Litchfield, IL; bu.: Summit Grove Cem., near Kampsville, IL; resident of Pleasant Hill, IL; M. Mary C. Barnes on 21 Jan 1946 in Louisiana, MO; Fa.: Calvin Shaw; Mo.: Minnie Martin; Survived by his wife; two sisters: Anna Scranton of Pittsfield and Ruby Noble of Louisiana, MO; and several nieces and nephews.

SHAW, Margaret (Schimmel); b. 6 Aug 1915; d. 11 Apr 1995, Pittsfield, IL; bu.: Goodin Cem., near Pittsfield, IL M. (not stated); FA.: Albert W. Schimmel; Mo.: Mary Helen Miller; Survived by one daughter: Mrs. Ed (Martha) Harris of Desoto, MO; one son: David Shaw of rolla, MO; one son: David Shaw of rolla, MO; five grand and four great-grandchildren; one niece; and two nephews; Preceded by one son: James Albert Shaw; one daughter: Caroline Shaw; and one brother: Albert W. Schimmel Jr.

SHAW, Nellie (Rhoades); b. 22 Jul 1902, Sheldons Grove, IL; d. 18 Aug 1996, Rushville, IL; Bu.: Astoria, IL; resident of rushville, IL; M. Lester Shaw on 28 Sep 1950 in Rushville, IL, he died 8 Jul 1967; Fa.: Charles Franklin Rhoades; Mo.: Miranda Carter; Survived by numerous nieces and nephews; Preceded by three brothers: Howard, Lawrence and Earl; three sisters: Bessie Hardy, Ida Kelly and Myrtle Walters; and one nephew: Richard Rhoades, whom she helped raise.

SHAW, Russell C.; b. 15 Dec 1909, near Nebo, Calhoun Co., IL; d. 3 Jun 1996, Pittsfield, IL; bu.: Crescent Heights Cem., Pleasant Hill, IL; Resident of Pittsfield; formerly of Griggsville, IL; M. Bernice Darlene Walker on 1 Apr 1929 in Pittsfield, IL, she died 6 Feb 1991; Fa.: Calvin Shaw; Mo.: Minnie A. Martin; Survived by three daughters: Mrs. Walter (Ruth) Rick of Griggsville, Mrs. Charles (Bertha) Seabold of Pittsfield and Mrs. Arnold (Evelyn) Edwards, also of Pittsfield; seven grand, 10 great-grand and seven great-great-grandchildren; He and his wife also raised three boys: Burdett Long of TN, Vernon Long of Mexico, MO and Dale Long of Nebo; Preceded by four infant sons: four infant daughters: two sisters; and 11 brothers.

SHAW, Margie Lee (Coonrod); b. 23 Jan 1932, Carrollton, IL; d. 6 Dec 1991, Springfield, IL; bu.: Carter Cem., south of Carrollton, IL; resident of Greenfield, IL; M. Kenny Shaw on 25 Oct 1952 in Jerseyville, IL; Fa.: Charles Coonrod; Mo.: Dorothy Ruyle; Survived by her husband; six daughters: Dorothy Ervin of Jacksonville, Fannie Stewart, Alma Elliott, Sherry Woodkirk, Lavada Settles, all of Greenfield, and Mae Lockhart of roodhouse; two sons: Charles Baker and Pete Shaw, both of Greenfield; 19 grand and two great-grandchildren; four sisters: Fannie Graham and Alma Shaw, both of Carrollton, Ruby McKinnon of Jerseyville and Marian Sherwood of Patterson; and two brothers: Charles of Carrollton and Hubert of Nokomis; Preceded by a son: Kenneth.

SHAW, Mary W. (Prunty); b. 13 Aug 1914, Dana, IL; d. 27 Aug 1976, Springfield, IL: bu.: Litchfield, IL: resident of Litchfield; formerly of Murrayville, IL; M. Garrett Shaw on 28 Nov 1936 in Carrollton, IL; Fa.: Bethel Prunty; Mo.: Barbara Robertson; Survived by her husband; these children: Ronald of Ashland, George of Springfield, Charles of Hamel, IL, Jerry and Mrs. Barbara Boreen, both of Litchfield; nine grandchildren; these brothers and sisters: Charles Prunty of Bakersfield, CA, Delbert Prunty of Fidelity, Albert and George Prunty of Bloomington, Viola Thomas of Beardstown, Mrs. Burnett Klepzig of Hutto, TX and Beatrice Craeig of Hudson, IL; a son, daughter and two grandchildren preceded in death.

SHAW, May P.; b. 11 Nov 1905, Quapaw, OK; d. 26 Sep 1991, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Summit Grove, near Kampsville, IL; resident of Virginia, IL; M. Melvin Shaw (date & place not given), he died in Dec. 1980; Parents: (not given); Survived by four grandchildren, including Mrs. Baxter (Debby) Maggart and Mike Dennis, both of Virginia; 13 great-grandchildren; and one sister: Alma Stewart of Pacific Grove, CA; Preceded by one daughter: Bernice Lorene Gibson; and several brothers and sisters.

SHAW, Maye (Hutton); b. 14 Feb 1911, Greene Co., IL; d. 4 Dec 1978, White Hall, IL; bu.: Jones Cem., Roodhouse, IL; resident of Roodhouse, IL; M. (not given); Fa.: Edward Hutton; Mo.: Daisy Pruitt; Survived by her mother; a daughter: Mrs. Dean (Donna) Taylor of Roodhouse; two brothers: Virgil Hutton of Roodhouse and Delbert Hutton of White Hall; two sisters: Helen Pembrook of Greenfield and Virginia Winters of Roodhouse; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

SHAW, Minnie E. (Morton); b. 4 May 1897, Griggsville, IL; d. 19 Jun 1981, Pittsfield, IL: Bu.: Griggsville Cem., Griggsville, IL; M. William Shaw on 24 Feb 1915 in Griggsville, IL, he died 2 Jan 1966; Fa.: John H. Morton; MO.: Mattie Tabor; Surviving are a son: John M. Shaw of Griggsville; a grandson: Gary Shaw of Reno, NV; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded in death by two sisters: Maude Simmons and Iva Griffeth.

SHAW, Ralph Albert; b. 6 Nov 1926, Greene Co., IL; d. 28 Sep 1992, rural Winchester, IL; bu.: Oxville Cem., near Bluffs, IL; WWII Army Veteran; Resident of Winchester; M. Leona Mae McGlauchlen on 24 Dec 1952 in AR; Fa.: Catlie Shaw; Mo.: Enid Haven; Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Richard (Jennie) Boester of rural Winchester and Mrs. Tom (Rebecca) Snodgrass of Bluffs; two sons: Allen "Butch" Shaw of Bluffs and Mark Shaw of Winchester; three grand and two step grandchildren; and one brother: Reginald Shaw of Jacksonville; Preceded by two grandchildren; three brothers: Catlie Shaw, Gordon Shaw and an infant brother; and four sisters: Paulina Smith, Carlene Bilbrook, Viola Martin and Ida Bell Darnell.

SHAW, Robert E.; b. 7 Jun 1936, Eldred, IL; d. 24 Jul 1988, Kane, IL; bu.: Kane Cem.; resident of Kane; M. (not given); Fa.: Ervin "Peg" Shaw; Mo.: Lula M. (maiden not given); Survived by his mother: Lula M. Roger of Kane; two daughters: Leslie Cromarty of Kane and Kelly Shaw of Clarksville, MO; a granddaughter; a sister: Romona Baurer of Portland, OR; and five brothers: William Shaw of Kane, Wayne Shaw of Portland, OR, Ronald Shaw of Anna, Kenneth Shaw of Folsom, LA and Buford L. Shaw of White Hall.

SHAW, Ruth E. (Morris); b. 26 Jun 1897, KS; d. 21 Jan 1986, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Fernwood Cem., Roodhouse, IL; resident of Roodhouse; M. James W. Shaw on 27 Apr 1916 in KS, he died in 1968; Fa.: Robert Morris; Mo.: Rosa McGuire; Survived by one daughter: Mrs. Philip (Eugenia) Howard of Jacksonville; and a brother: Frank Morris of Girard, KS; Five brothers and two sisters preceded in death.

SHAW, Truman L. Sr.; b. 2 Nov 1904, Greene Co., IL; d. 19 Nov 1977, Carrollton, IL; bu.: Kane Cem., Kane, IL; Resident of Carrollton, IL; M. Rena Williams in 1926; Fa.: Peter Shaw; Mo.: Mattie Scoggins; Survived by his wife; his mother of Alton; these children: Betty Hall and Truman Shaw, Jr. of Greenfield, Bessie McDannel of Independence, OR, Delores Huff of Palmyra, John Shaw of Kane and Jesse Shaw of Carrollton; 34 grand, 18 great-grand, four step grand and three step great-grandchildren; these brothers and sisters: Everett Shaw and Lena Mitchell of Carrollton, Garrett Shaw of Alton, Alvin Shaw of Washington, IL, Gladys Fisher of Alton and Velma Grady of Peoria.

SHAW, W. Rex; b. 12 Nov 1890, Ashland, IL; d. 31 Oct 1986, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville, IL; M. (1) Helen B. Hatfield on 22 Jan 1914 in Jacksonville, IL, she died 11 Feb 1972; (2) Hazel B. Price on 17 Jun 1973 in Orion, IL; Fa.: George Clough Shaw; Mo.: Anna Allenia Henly; Survived by his wife; three daughters: Mrs. Carl E. (Mary Katherine) Ericson of Orion, Mrs. Robert (Eleanor) Perkins and Frances Blesse, all of Jacksonville; a stepson: L. Bradford Price of Carrollton; 9 grand, 3 step grand, 24 great-grand, 3 step great-grand, and two great-great-grandchildren; Preceded by a brother: George Cecil.

SHAW, Wanda Lee (Ulery); b. 1931; d. 10 Jan 1979, rural Fieldon, Greene Co., IL: bu.: Indian Creek Cem., Calhoun Co., IL; resident of Fieldon; M. Hubert Shaw in 1950; Husband committed suicide on 11 Jan 1979 after murdering his wife; Survived by her mother: Naomi W. Miekle of Hardin; these children: Bart of Fieldon, Mrs. Robbie Duxbury of Houston, TX and Mrs. Cindy roundcount of Michael, IL; two grandchildren; and two sisters: Betty Akers of Terre Haute, IN and Alice Palos of Hardin; Preceded by her father.

SHAW, Wilbur W.; b. 7 Mar 1903, Carrollton, IL; d. 5 May 1977, White Hall, IL; bu.: Carter Cem., south of Carrollton, IL; resident of Carrollton; M. Leta Custer in 1929; Fa.: Henry Shaw; Mo.: Mary Drumb; Survived by his wife; these children: Wilbur, Mrs. Alfred (Jean) Russell, both of Carrollton, Larry of Wrights, Garry, Ronnie, both of Beardstown, Dennis of Glenview, IL with the U.S. Navy, Robert of Joliet, Mrs. Fred (Connie) Becker, Mrs. Vickie Reardon of Greenfield, Mrs. Sam (Barbara) Garland of Pekin, Mrs. John (Linda) Baker of Wilmington, Mrs. Robert (Sandra) Stout and Mrs. Steve (Caroline) Simpkins of Morgantown, WV; 30 grand and 4 great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Effie Hardwick of Carrollton and Nellie Heintz of Dow.

SHAW, William F.; b. (not given), Petersburg, IL, he was 63 years of age at death; d. 19 Dec 1981, Decatur, IL; bu.: Oakland Cem., Petersburg, IL; resident of Lake Petersburg, IL; Army WWII Veteran; M. Harriett L. Culver in 1941; Fa.: Sidney Shaw; Mo.: Helen I. Heninger; Survivors include his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Sally Proesel of Cancun, Mexico and Mrs. Terry (Jane) Cutright of Petersburg; two grandchildren.

SHAW, William H.; b. 12 Jun 1914, Horse Cave, KY; d. 24 Mar 1993, Springfield, IL: bu.: Auburn Cem., Auburn, IL; resident of Auburn; M. Doris A. Lyons in 1946 at Waverly, IL, she died in 1985; Fa.: John Shaw; Mo.: Virginia Curry; Survived by two sons: William L. Shaw of Springfield and James Shaw of Carlinville; two daughters: Mrs. Steve (Becky) Hicks of Jacksonville and Mrs. T. J. (Penny) Williams of Auburn; three grandchildren; a sister: Marguerite Urbanski of Auburn; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by two sisters: Essie Marie Gentry and Anna Laura Boyd; and two brothers: Harry Lee Shaw and Robert Shaw.

SHAWEN, Charles O. "Sam"; b. 19 Apr 1902, Jacksonville, IL; d. 3 Feb 1981, Orick, CA; Bu.: (cremated) CA; M. Lona Estella (Morrow) Keirl on 12 Jul 1924 in Virginia, IL, she died 24 Jun 1950; Fa.: William L. Shawen; Mo.: Josie Storey; Survived by a daughter: Charlotte Witham of St. Petersburg, FL; a stepson: Russell Keirl; and a stepdaughter: Wahneitta Haley, both of Jacksonville; several grandchildren; two sisters: Mary Looker of Jacksonville and Leta Crouse of Vancouver, WA; and a brother: Wiley C. Shawen of Jonesboro, Ar; Preceded in death by his parents; a son: William Lee; two brothers: Carl and Ernest Shawen; and two sisters: Murle Campbell and Josie C. Shawen.

SHAWEN, Effie (Branham) Heffner; b. 13 Aug 1927, Formosa, AR; d. 14 Jul 1995, Salem, IL; bu.: Woodland Heights Cem., Rector, AR; resident of Salem, Ar; M. (1) William Earl Heffner in 1945, he died in 1966; (2) Wiley Shawen in 1990; Fa.: James W. Branham; Mo.: Gertie Gloden; Survived by a son: Rickey (wife, Janice) Heffner of Cherokee Village, AR; two brothers: Clyde Branham of St. Louis and Otis Branham of Kennett, MO; two sisters: Della Williams of Morrilton, AR and Jewel Moore of Holcomb, MO; a granddaughter; two great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends; Preceded by a son: Jackie Earl; and a sister and a brother.

SHAWGO, Allyne (Stremmel); b. 18 Aug 1922, Ipava, IL; d. 15 Dec 1985, Springfield, IL; bu.: Oakford Cem., Chandlerville, IL; resident of Oakford, IL; M. Dono L. Shawgo on 27 Jul 1940 in Keokuk, IA; Fa.: Roy Calvin Stremmel; Mo.: Minnie Thornton; Survived by her husband; two sons: Donovan Shawgo of Libertyville and Richard Shawgo of Chandlerville; a daughter: Mrs. Karl (Judy) Beaty of Petersburg; 11 grand and two great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Mrs. Mildred Phelps and Mrs. Maxine Holtman, both of Beardstown.

SHAWGO, Glen Edward; b. 17 Feb 1915; d. 2 Dec 1981, Springfield, IL; bu.: Oakford Cem.; Resident of Oakford, IL; M. Helena Stith on 22 Feb 1936 in Petersburg, IL; Fa.: Edward Shawgo; Mo.: Minnie DeMondrum; Survived by his wife; three daughters: Patricia Volk of Mt. Sterling, Nancy Ishmael of Chandlerville and Linda Sexton of Peterburg; 12 grand and 3 great-grandchildren; and a brother: Don Shawgo of Oakford.

SHAWGO, Helena (Stith); b. 23 Sep 1914, Atterberry, IL; d. 22 Jun 1984, Hopedale, IL; Bu.: Oakford Cem., Oakford, IL; M. Glenn E. Shawgo (date & place not given), he died in 1981; Fa.: Harry Stith; Mo.: Iona McKinney; Survived by three daughters: Mrs. Nancy Ishmael of Chandlerville, Mrs. Linda Sexton of Petersburg and Mrs. Patricia Volk of Mt. Sterling; 12 grand and six great-grandchildren; Preceded in death by a brother.

SHAWVER, Margaret Booth (Zernow); b. 29 May 1892, Marion, Sc; d. 14 Aug 1983, Virginia, IL; Bu.: Walnut Ridge Cem., Virginia, IL; M. Stanley Shawver (date & place not given), he died in 1979; Fa.: Rev. Charles Horace Zernow; Mo.: Sarah Stokes; Survivors include two children: Betty Lee Stevenson of Bluebell, PA and James Richard of Virginia; one brother: William C. of Babson Park, FL and one sister: Lelia R. Vernow of Black Mountain, NC; Preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

SHAWVER, Stanley; b. 26 Feb 1893, OH; d. 21 Jan 1979, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Walnut Ridge Cem., Virginia, IL; resident of Jacksonville; formerly of Virginia; M. Margaret Cernow (date & place not given); Fa.: Edward Shawver; Mo.: Martha Wolfe; Survived by his wife; one son: Richard Shawver, both of Virginia; one daughter: Betty Lee Stevenson of Bluebell, PA; one sister: Marion Cox of Socorro, NM.

SHAY, Doris (Rolfe); b. 30 Jul 1924, Townsville, Queen's Lane, Australia; d. 24 Sep 1992, Springfield, IL: bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville; Resident of Jacksonville; M. Leo H. Shay on 7 Aug 1943 in Townsville, Australia; Fa.: George Frederick Rolfe; Mo.: Elizabeth Dennis; Survived by her husband; one daughter: Mrs. Donald (Marian A.) Seymour of Jacksonville; one son: Robert A. (wife, Pamela) Shay of Boardman, OH; and four grandchildren.

SHAY, John E.; b. 2 Feb 1912 near Beardstown, IL; d. 9 Nov 1996, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville, IL; M. (1) Virginia A. Little on 9 Nov 1932 in Jacksonville, IL, she died 6 Mar 1987; (2) Doris McDaniel Culbertson on 7 Apr 1990 in Jacksonville, IL; Fa.: John Shay; Mo.: Anna Shelton; Survived by his wife; two sons: Wayne (wife, Donna) of Tyler, TX and Ron (wife, Lynne) of Orlando, FL; two stepchildren: Jan Nicol and David (wife, Karen) Culbertson, both of Jacksonville; one sister: Mildred Fairchild of Jacksonville; two brothers: Leo of Jacksonville and Carl of Springfield; 10 grand and eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by one brother: Frank; and four sisters: Margaret Anderson, Veda Whitacre, Edna Hayes and Emma Crowder.

SHAY, Virginia A. (Little); b. 5 May 1912, Jacksonville, IL; d. 6 Mar 1987, Springfield, IL: bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville; Resident of Jacksonville; M. John E. Shay on 9 Nov 1932 in Jacksonville, IL; Fa.: Austin C. Little; Mo.: Bertha A. Taylor; Survived by her husband; two sons: Wayne of Tyler, TX and Ron of Manchester, MO; four grandchildren: Andy, Karin, Kevin and Sherry Shay; four great-grandchildren; one sister: Mrs. Eileen Spencer; and one brother: Floyd Little, both of Jacksonville; Preceded by one brother: Virgil.

SHEAFFER, Martha (Wheeler); b. 2 Mar 1898, Elsberry, MO; d. 1 Apr 1982, Festus, MO; bu.: Kane Cem.; former resident of Eldred, IL; M. Paul Sheaffer in 1928, he died in 1965; Fa.: John Wheeler; Mo.: Nancy (maiden not given); Surviving are eight daughters: Frances Spencer of Greenfield, Laura Titsworth of Decatur, Lorene Weaver of Pevely, MO, Mabel Pounds and Betty Ann Pounds, both of Houston, Fannie Howland of Eldred, Frieda Lawrence of Wood River and Dorothy Grubb of Evansville, IN; three sons: James Ewing of Alton, Jacob Sheaffer of St. Louis, MO and Joseph Dozadd of Attalla, AL; several grand, many great and great-great-grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. Melva Hess of Hartford and Mrs. Osie Pickett of Hardin; Preceding were her parents and one brother.

SHEARBURN, Dencil "Gaby"; b. 7 Apr 1904, Palmyra, IL; d. 4 Mar 1982, Carlinville, IL; Bu.: Oak Hill Cem., Palmyra, IL; Resident of Palmyra, IL; M. Jewell Hicks in 1931, she died in 1978; Fa.: Richard Shearburn; Mo.: Carrie Miller; Survivors include one sister: Mrs. Olin Stults of Palmyra; one niece: Wilma Lee Stults and one nephew: Tom Stults, also of Palmyra and several cousins.

SHEARBURN, Donn R.; b. 8 Feb 1940, Chatham, IL; d. 16 Mar 1994; Bu.: Girard Cem., Girard, IL; Army Veteran; Resident of Girard; M. Delores L. Dennison on 12 Dec 1959 in Auburn, IL; Fa.: John Gelder Shearburn; Mo.: Elizabeth Behl; Survived by his wife; his mother of Waverly; four daughters: Mrs. Monte (Sherry) Morgan of Illiopolis and Mrs. Raymond (Carol) Brown, Mrs. Mark (Susan) Lancaster and Kathy Shearburn, all of Girard; seven grandchildren; a brother: Glen of Waverly; four sisters: Betty Hilbert of Springfield, Doris Baker of Glenarm, Vera Baker of Waverly and Linda Dennison of Girard.

SHEARBURN, Grace (Thomas); b. 8 Nov 1900, Macoupin Co., IL; d. 27 Nov 1989, Carlinville, IL; bu.: East Cem., Waverly, IL; resident of Carlinville; formerly of Palmyra, IL; M. Albert E. Shearburn on 10 Feb 1920 in Springfield, IL, he died 26 Feb 1980; Fa.: William Thomas; Mo.: Amanda Hamner; Survived by two daughters: Clara Etta Lemarr of Palmyra and Hazel Louise Turner of Modesto; a son: Dale Lesley Shearburn of Leigh Lancashire, England; 11 grand and 16 great grandchildren.

SHEARBURN, Jewel L. (Hicks); b. 17 Aug 1908, near Clinton, MO; d. 2 Aug 1978, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Oak Hill Cem., Palmyra, IL; resident of Palmyra; M. Dencil Shearburn in June 1931; Fa.: Thomas L. Hicks; Mo.: Effie Heriford; Survived by her husband; a sister: Mrs. Olin (Clara) Stults of Palmyra; two aunts; a niece; and a nephew.

SHEARBURN, Leonard "Bud"; b. (not given), Macoupin Co., IL, he was 75 years of age at death; d. 16 Aug 1990, St. Louis Co., MO; Resident of Alton, IL; Bu.: East Cem., Waverly, IL; M. Vivian I. Martin on 17 Jun 1939; Fa.: Robert W. Shearburn; Mo.: Ora E. Releford; Survived by his wife; one son: the Rev. Wally Martin Shearburn of St. Louis; and one sister: Oma Barton of Wood River.

SHEARBURN, Loren Frank "Bill"; b. 6 Mar 1913, Lowder, IL; d. 13 Dec 1990, Springfield, IL: bu.: East Cem., Waverly, IL; Resident of Springfield; Fa.: Harold Shearburn; Mo.: Jennie Harlan Wood; Survived by a brother: James of Springfield; and a sister: Paulina Liljeblad of Modesto, CA.

SHEARBURN, Marshall; b. 9 Sep 1927, Barr Twp., IL; d. 24 Jun 1976, Springfield, IL: Bu.: Auburn Cem., Auburn, IL; resident of Auburn; M. (not given); Fa.: Hilbert Shearburn; Mo.: Julia (maiden not given); Survived by his mother: Mrs. Julie McKittrick of East Alton; a stepfather: William McKittrick; nine children, among whom are: Ronald Henn, serving with the U.S. Air Force, Debbie Inskip of Springfield and Joe Henn of Auburn; a brother: Wayne Shearburn of Waverly; a grandchild; and four sisters: Mrs. Evelyn McLeese of Palmyra, Mrs. Frances Brown of Wood River, Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald of Girard and Mrs. Wanda Cox of Winchester.

SHEEHAN, Margaret Loyla (Dowling); b. 31 Jul 1898, Morgan Co., IL; d. 7 Apr 1977, Jacksonville, IL: bu.: Calvary Cem., Jacksonville, IL; resident of Jacksonville; formerly of St. Louis, MO; M. William Sheehan (date & place not given), he preceded in death; Fa.: Patrick Dowling; Mo.: Margaret Walsh; Survived by a sister: Anna Gurney of Chicago; one niece and one nephew; Preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers: Mary Mayme Dowling, Frances Pearson, Nellie Franz, Harvey and Joe Dowling.

SHEEHAN, Robert A.; b. 7 Sep 1918, Jacksonville, IL; d. 27 Apr 1991, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Calvary Cem., Jacksonville, IL; M. Marjorie Lutkehus on 14 Sep 1946 in Jacksonville, IL; Fa.: Patrick L. Sheehan; Mo.; Mary E. Shannon; Survived by his wife; one son: James P. Sheehan of Fort Wayne, IN; one granddaughter: Colleen E. Sheehan of Ft. Wayne; one sister: Mrs. Helen Beard of Jacksonville; two brothers: Paul Sheehan and James Donald Sheehan, both of Jacksonville; and a number of nieces and nephews.

SHEELEY, Alma (Becker); b. 25 Apr 1891, Alexander, IL; d. 20 Oct 1979, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville, IL; M. Louis Sheeley on 4 Nov 1914, he died 4 Feb 1960; Fa.: John Becker; Mo.: Julia Trone; Survived by a daughter: Mary Katherine Sheeley of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by a daughter: Margaret Julia; three brothers; and four sisters.

SHEELEY, Daisy W. (Seymour); b. 21 Apr 1905, the Durbin are near Franklin, IL; d. 17 Oct 1996, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL; resident of Jacksonville; M. William E. Sheeley on 16 Jul 1936, he died 16 Oct 1973; Fa.: James R. Seymour; Mo.: Rose E. Birdsell; Survived by one daughter: Rose M. of Jacksonville; and two nieces and two nephews; Preceded by two brothers: James and John H. Seymour; and a sister: Geraldine Kaiser.

SHEELEY, Mary Katherine; b. 30 Sep 1915, Jacksonville, IL; d. 15 Dec 1991, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville, IL; Fa.: Henry Sheeley; Mo.: Alma Becker; Survived by several cousins; Preceded by one sister.

SHEELY, Charles E.; b. 23 Feb 1920, Lamar, KS; d. 8 Jan 1979, Rushville, IL: Bu.: Rushville Cem., Rushville, IL; WWII Veteran; M. Annabel Jones on 10 Feb 1938 in Bennington, KS; Fa.: Charlie Sheely; Mo.: Myrtle Sherbondy; Survived by his wife; one daughter: Mrs. Shirley Myers of Morris; two sons: Dwayne of Aurora and Robert of Fowler; one brother: Wayne of Estherville, IA; two sisters: Mrs. Letha Everly and Mrs. Etta Lewis, both of Minneapolis, KS; ten grand and two great-grandchildren; Preceded by one sister.

SHEERIN, Jan R.; b. (not given), Jacksonville, IL, was 44 years of age at death; d. 4 Oct 1996, West Des Moines, IA; Bu.: Glendale Cem., Des Moines, IA; resident of West Des Moines, IA for the past seven years; previously of Houston, TX and Denver, CO; M. Theresa (maiden, date & place not given); Fa.: Robert Sheerin; Mo.: Evelyn (maiden not given); Survived by his wife; two daughters: Elizabeth and Sarah, both at home; a brother: Gary Sheerin of Caseyville; and a sister: Mari Sheerin of Denver, CO; Preceded by his father.

SHEETS, Betty Lou (March); b. 15 Jan 1928, Eldred, IL; d. 29 Dec 1988, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Oak Grove Cem., Jerseyville, IL; resident of Jacksonville; formerly of Jerseyville; M. (not given); Fa.: Lynn March; Mo.: Myra Bushnell; Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Carl (Linda Lee) Mullen of Jacksonville; a brother: David March of White Hall; three grand and three great-grandchildren; Preceded by two brothers.

SHEETS, Dean Howard; b. 23 May 1916, Jamaica, IA; d. 31 Aug 1977, White Hall, IL; Bu.: (not given); WWII Army Veteran; resident of White Hall; Fa.: Gerald Sheets; Mo.: Etta Johnson; Survived by his parents of White Hall; a sister: Berdein McMillan of Kansas City, MO; and two brothers: Merle of LaVerne, CA and Walter of Tucson, AZ.

SHEETS, Etta V.; b. (not given), she was 95 years of age at death; d. 7 Aug 1990, Tucson, AZ; Bu.: City Cem., White Hall, IL; resident of Tucson, AZ; formerly of White Hall; M. Gerald W. Sheets on 27 Oct 1915 in IA, he preceded in death; Parents: (not given); Survived by two sons and a daughter: Walter G. of Tucson, AZ, Merle A. of Phelan, CA and Berdeine McMillan of Kansas City, MO; three grand and four great-grandchildren; Preceded by a son: Dean H.

SHEETS, George A.; b. 22 Feb 1909, Fulton Co., IL; d. 7 Apr 1984, Rushville, IL: Bu.: Rushville Cem., Rushville, IL; resident of Camden, IL; M. Nellie Mason on 1 Dec 1928 in Memphis, MO; Fa.: John B. Sheets; Mo.: Dollie Bunch; Survived by his wife; a son: Alan Sheets of Huntsville; two foster daughters: Mrs. Merle Doubet of Tucson, AZ and Mrs. Edith Bowman of Nebo; a foster son: Earl Bland of Bowen; 14 grand and 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; Preceded in death by a brother: Everett.

SHEETS, George Alan; b. 10 Apr 1930, Canton, IL; d. 10 Aug 1992; Bu.: McHatton Cem., Camden, IL; resident of Camden; M. Betty Wallick on 22 Apr 1950 in Mt. Sterling, IL; Fa.: George A. Sheets; Mo.: Nellie Mason; Survived by his wife; his mother of Camden; one son: George A. Sheets of Huntsville; three daughters: Mrs. Mike (Susan) Blaesing of rushville, Mrs. Danny (Jane) Lieb of Dallas City and Becky Trone of Camden; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; one foster brother: Earl Bland of Bowen; two foster sisters: Mrs. Merle (Donna Jean) Doubet of Kirkland, AZ and Edith Bowman of Murrayville; Preceded by his father.

SHEETS, Gerald W.; b. 16 Apr 1894, Bagley, IA; d. 30 Nov 1984, North Kansas City, MO; Bu.: City Cem., White Hall, IL; Resident of Kansas City, MO; formerly of White Hall, IL; M. Etta (maiden not given) on 27 Oct 1915 in IA; Fa.: Ira C. Sheets; Mo.: Nancy Early; Survived by his wife; two sons: Merle A. of LaVerne, CA and Walter G. of Tucson, AZ; a daughter: Mrs. Bernadine McMillan of Gladstone, MO; three grand and four great-grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. Mae M. Davies of Osceola, IA and Mrs. Dorothy A. Peak of Ames, IA; Preceded by a son and a brother.

SHEETS, Nellie L. (Mason); b. 6 Oct 1911, Fulton Co., IL; d. 16 Dec 1992, Rushville, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Rushville, IL; resident of Camden, IL; M. George A. Sheets on 1 Dec 1928 in Memphis, MO, he died 7 Apr 1984; Fa.: Clarence Mason; Mo.: Jessie Harn; Survived by a foster son: Earl Bland of Bowen; two foster daughters: Mrs. Merle (Donna Jean) Doubet of Kirkland, AZ and Edith Bowman of Murrayville; 13 grand and 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and one sister: Eleanor Bolender of Lewistown; Preceded by one son: Alan Sheets; four brothers: Willis, Harry, Don and Merle; and one granddaughter: Stephanie.

SHEFFER, Carl Nathaniel; b. 7 Mar 1918, Cobden, IL; d. 10 Aug 1992, Berdan, IL; Bu.: Hickory Grove Cem., Wrights, IL; WWII Army Veteran; Resident of Berdan; M. Mabel E. Tucker on 25 Dec 1948 in Greenfield, IL; Fa.: John E. Sheffer; Mo.: Ida Earnhart; Survived by his wife; a daughter: Joyce Lentz of Berdan; two granddaughters; a brother: William Sheffer of Eddyville, KY; three sisters: Leona Phillips of Glenview, Helen Villers of Pueblo, CO and Gladys Spera of Pompano Beach, FL; Preceded by two brothers and two sisters.

SHEKELL, Eugene A.; b. 14 Apr 1905, Detroit, MI; d. 10 Dec 1986, St. Louis Co., MO; Bu.: (not given); resident of Greenfield, IL; M. Grayce VanVacter on 26 Apr 1936 in Lake Orion, MI; Fa.: Percy Shekell; Mo.: Fannie Smith; Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Ernest (Cynthia) Smith of Piasa; two grandchildren; and two brothers: Percy Shekell Jr. of Brighton, MI and Lennox Shekell of Troy, MI; Preceded by two brothers and one sister.

SHEKELL, Grayce (Van Vacter); b. 25 Apr 1908, Leonard, MO; d. 23 Aug 1992, Decatur, IL; Bu.: (cremated); resident of Decatur; formerly of Greenfield; M. Eugene Shekell on 26 Apr 1936 in Lake Orion, MI, he died 10 Dec 1986; Fa.: Benjamin Van Vacter; Mo.: Elsie Stuart; Survived by one daughter: Mrs. Ernest (Cynthia) Smith of Mattoon; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister: Nell Harland of Clovis, CA; Preceded by one sister: Corinne Collins; and one brother: Pearl Van Vacter.

SHEKELS, Grace (Haley); b. 6 Dec 1897, Jacksonville, IL; d. 29 Nov 1992, Eustice, FL; Bu.: FL; resident of Eustice, FL; formerly of Jacksonville, IL; M. (not given), he preceded in death; Fa.: Isaac Johnson Haley; Mo.: Ida Jane Thorne; Survived by a daughter: Irma Jean Gunkel of Eustice, FL; three grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and three nieces of Jacksonville.

SHELDON, Jack; b. 28 Oct 1921, Saskatchewan, Canada; d. 23 Nov 1981, Poplar Bluffs, MO; Bu.: Hebron Cem.; Veteran; A former Pike Co., IL resident; M. Maxine Sedequem (date & place not given); Fa.: Alex M. Sheldon; Mo.: Florence Plocker; Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Terry Bender of Kirkwood, MO and Mrs. Gaile Sheldon of Atlanta, GA; a son: Mark of Buffalo, NY; two grandchildren; and two brothers: Max of St. Louis, MO and Ted of Mt. Vernon; Preceded by a brother and a sister.

SHELEY, Melody (Wiggers); b. 5 Feb 1947; d. 6 Oct 1990, Lincoln, IL; bu.: (not given); resident of Lincoln, IL; M. (not given); Fa.: Melvin Wiggers; Mo.: Virginia Votsmier; Survived by a son: Chad Sheley at home; a sister: Sheryl Johnson of FL; and several relatives in this area.

SHELL, Fred E.; b. 7 Jul 1900, Dongola, MO; d. 9 Oct 1993, Wesley Willows, Rockford, IL; Bu.: Scandinavian Cem., Rockford, IL; Resident of Rockford; formerly of Rushville; M. (1) Eula Pierce on 10 Apr 1926 in Jackson, MO, she died in 1973; (2) Helen Swensen in 1974 at Rockford, IL, she died in 1983; Fa.: Lee R. Shell; Mo.: Dora Bess; Survived by a daughter: Kathryn L. (Thomas G.) DeHaven of Batavia; a grandson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

SHELLEY, Martha A. C. (Looker); b. 14 Jan 1905, Cass Co., IL; d. 10 Feb 1977, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Walnut Ridge Cem., Virginia, IL; resident of Virginia; M. Luke Shelley (date & place not given), he died in 1973; Fa.: William Looker; Mo.: Bridgett Mahoney; Survived by a son: Vernon Hagloch of Virginia; a foster daughter: Mrs. Fred Reither of Beardstown; two sisters: Mrs. Nadine Engel and Miss Mary Looker of Virginia; six grand and 3 great-grandchildren.

SHELTON, Cale Broderick; b. 13 Apr 1991; d. 28 Aug 1991, Aurora, CO; Bu.: City Cem., Griggsville, IL; Resident of Bennett, CO; Fa.: Tracy Shelton; Mo.: Cheryl Butler; Survived by his parents of Bennett, CO; two brothers: Ryne Nicholas Shelton and Ty Breckenridge Shelton, both at home; his grandparents: Richard and Rokita Shelton of Pittsfield and Konley and Janet Butler of Lebanon, MO; great-grandmothers: Lorene Butler of Detroit, IL and Genevieve Seyls of Pittsfield; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

SHELTON, Charles R. "Bob"; b. 8 Jul 1916, Chandlerville, IL; d. 22 Apr 1988, Beardstown, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Beardstown, IL; WWII Air Force Veteran; M. Norma Jean Conrad on 23 Aug 1947 in Chandlerville, IL, she died 25 Nov 1980; Fa.: Claude E. Shelton; Mo.: Edith May Blair; Survived by a daughter: Pamela Benjamin; and a son: Charles Gary, both of Beardstown; five grandchildren; four brothers: David W. of Payson, Harold E. of Mt. Sterling, Claude E. "Eck" of Beardstown and Donald L. of Rushville; a sister: Shirley J. Beavers of Horseshoe Bend, AR; and many nieces and nephews; Preceded by his parents; two sisters; and a brother.

SHELTON, Claude "Eck"; b. 23 Jan 1920, Chandlerville, IL; d. 11 Aug 1992, Springfield, IL; Bu.: Browning Cem., Browning, IL; WWII Veteran; resident of Beardstown; M. Loraine Houston (date & place not given); Fa.: Claude E. Shelton; Mo.: Edith May Blair; Survived by his wife; three brothers: David W. Shelton of Payson, Harold Shelton of Mt. Sterling and Donald Shelton of Rushville; one sister: Shirley Beavers of Horseshoe Bend, AR; and numerous nieces and nephews; preceded by his first wife; one son; one daughter; and two brothers.

SHELTON, Edith May (Blair); b. 6 May 1893, Chandlerville, IL; d. 14 Oct 1983, Beardstown, IL; Bu.: Chandlerville cem., Chandlerville, IL; M. Claude E. Shelton in 1922 at Virginia, IL, he preceded in death; FA.: David T. Blair; Mo.: Minnie Belle (maiden not given); Survived by five sons: David W. of Payson, Charles R., Harold and Claude, all of Beardstown; and Donald of Rushville; one daughter: Mrs. Shirley Beavers of Hartsburg; 18 grand and 28 great-grandchildren; Preceded in death by two daughters and one son.

SHELTON, Fred Priestly; b. 17 Nov 1889, Pleasant Hill, IL; d. 5 Sep 1981, Pittsfield, IL; Bu.: Griggsville Cem., Griggsville, IL; resident of Pittsfield; M. Ruby A. Windmiller on 26 Jun 1917 in Pleasant Hill, IL; Fa.: Edgar Shelton; Mo.: Harriet Rodhouse; Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Marion Delany of Salem, Virginia and Mrs. Lois Ottwell of Sierra Madre, CA; two sisters: Helen Walker of Pleasant Hill and Mrs. Betty Stark of Edina, MO; six grand and 11 great-grandchildren; he was preceded in death by two children and ten brothers and sisters.

SHELTON, Homer E.; b. 10 Feb 1921, Scott Co., IL; d. 26 Oct 1981, Quincy, IL; Bu.: Griggsville Cem., Griggsville, IL; WWII Veteran; resident of Quincy; M. Almerta Mae Kelley on 9 Jan 1956 in Pittsfield, IL, she preceded in death; Fa.: Earl Shelton; Mo.: Rada Anders; Survived by six daughters: Mrs. Rodney (Patty) Standridge, Mrs. Marty (Roberta) Garkie and Miss Audrey Shelton, all of Quincy, Mrs. Sue Sprinkle of Alexandria, VA, Mrs. Douglas (Janus) Newman of Meredosia and Mrs. James (Eleanor) Traw of Bluffs; three sons: Robert and Michael, both of Quincy, and Gary of Japan; seven grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. George (Eileen) Rumple of Griggsville and Mrs. Etta Thompson of Pacific, MO; and a brother: Richard of Pittsfield; Preceded by two brothers and an infant sister.

SHELTON, Infant Daughter; b. 29 Jun 1982, Jacksonville, IL; d. 29 Jun 1982, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Griggsville, IL; Fa.: Robert Shelton; Mo.: (not given).

SHELTON, James Aubrey; b. 29 Oct 1942, Jacksonville, IL; d. 3 Jun 1995, Grants Pass, OR; Bu.: Woodville Cem., Rogue River, OR; Navy Veteran; resident of Grants Pass, OR; formerly of Jacksonville; M. Barbara Ninette Ingle on 16 Feb 1979 in Port Hueneme, CA; Fa.: Leonard Shelton Jr.; Mo.: LaFerne (maiden not given); Survived by his wife; his mother: LaFerne McManus of Nalcrest, FL; two daughters: Carlina Chevonne Shelton of Grants Pass, OR and Amy Diane Shelton of Huntington Beach, CA; two sons: Vincent Matthew Shelton of Agoura Hills, CA and Jeffrey Scott Shelton of Newport Beach, CA; one grandson; and several aunts, uncles and cousins; Preceded by his father.

SHELTON, James E.; b. 19 Apr 1922, Jacksonville, IL; d. 20 May 1976, McHenry, IL; Bu.: Fox Lake, IL area; resident of Fox Lake, IL; M. Carol Clark (date & place not given); Fa.: Leonard Shelton; Mo.: Veda Steel; Survived by his wife; these children: James Jr. and Steven, living in CA, and Michael and Bradley, at home; these brothers and sisters: Leonard Jr., William and Mrs. Dale (Barbara) Gibbs of Jacksonville, Robert Shelton of Calumet City, Mrs. Jackie Panhorst, living in MO and Mrs. Veda Moore of IL; in addition to a number of nieces and nephews.

SHELTON, Leonard Jr. "Jun"; b. 25 Aug 1924, Jacksonville, IL; d. 28 Apr 1979, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville, IL; WWII Veteran; M. Thelma Servance Ogle on 5 Jul 1978, she died 10 Dec 1978; Fa.: Leonard Shelton Sr.; Mo.: Veda Steele; Survived by a son: James A. of CA; two stepdaughters: Jacqueline Sue Brooks of Houston, TX and Kathryn Rebecca Myers of Hannibal, MO; five grandchildren; two brothers: Robert of Calumet City and William of Versailles; and three sisters: Jacqueline Panhorst of Wentzville, MO, Veda Moore of Mascoutah and Barbara Jean Gibbs of Jacksonville; Preceded by two brothers and a sister.

SHELTON, Leta (Frank); b. 24 Jun 1919, Virginia, IL; d. 24 Jun 1986, Beardstown, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Beardstown, IL; M. Harold Shelton on 17 Jan 1965 in Rushville, IL; Fa.: John Frank; Mo.: Alta Spicer; Survived by her husband; two sons from a previous marriage: John and Rodney Meyer; her mother; two brothers: Albert and William Frank; two sisters: Cathleen Conner and Irma Deacon, all of Beardstown; 11 step grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; Preceded by her father; four brothers and one sister; and one son in infancy.

SHELTON, Ruby A. (Windmiller); b. 16 Mar 1889, Pleasant Hill, IL; d. 28 Sep 1982, Arcadia, Ca; Bu.: City Cem., Griggsville, IL; M. Fred P. Shelton on 26 Jun 1917 in Pleasant Hill, IL, he died 5 Sep 1981; Fa.: John Henry Windmiller; Mo.: Minnie Ellen (maiden not given); Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. Lois Ottwell of Sierra Madre, CA and Mrs. Marion DeLany of Salem, VA; six grand and 10 great-grandchildren; Preceded in death by a daughter: Ruth; a son: Paul; a grandson and a great-grandson.

SHELTON, Thelma (Servance) Ogle; b. 20 Sep 1919, Springfield, IL; d. 9 Dec 1978, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville, IL; M. (1) Roy Edward Ogle on 2 Sep 1938, he died 13 Dec 1971; (2) Leonard Shelton on 5 Jul 1975; Fa.: Daniel Servance; Mo.: Cecil Coffman; Survived by a stepmother: Margaret Servance of Springfield; her husband; two children of her first marriage: Jacqueline Sue Brooks of Houston, TX and Kathryn Rebecca Myers of Hannibal, MO; a stepson: James Shelton of CA; and three sisters: Gladys Tremblay of Rock Island, Elsie Ludwig of Rockford and Cleo Reeves of Springfield; and 2 grandchildren; Preceded by her parents; a son from her first marriage; and two sisters.

SHELTON, Velma G. (Splain); b. 26 Feb 1906, near Detroit, IL; d. 5 Oct 1986, Pittsfield, IL: Bu.: City Cem., Griggsville, IL; resident of Griggsville; M. Archie H. Shelton on 28 Oct 1924, he died 30 May 1965; Fa.: Abram Splain; Mo.: Delta Welty; Survived by one daughter: Mrs. Lew (Donna) Wade; four sons: Abe of New Salem, Wayne of St. Louis, Dale and Gene of Griggsville; 12 grand and 7 great-grandchildren; six step grandchildren; one sister: Mrs. Rita Tennock of Pittsfield; one brother: Daniel Splain of CO; and numerous nieces and nephews; Preceded in death by one sister.

SHELTON, William; b. 20 Jan 1931, Jacksonville, IL; d. 8 Apr 1990, Vanderburg Co., near Evansville, IN; Bu.: Mt. Sterling Cem., Mt. Sterling, IL; Resident of Versailles; Korean War Veteran; M. Alberta Rolson on 12 Oct 1952 in Jacksonville, IL; Fa.: Leonard Shelton; Mo.: Veda Steele; Survived by his wife; three daughters: Mrs. Bruce (Debbie) Hedden of Mt. Sterling, Vicki Shelton of Ashland and Mrs. Randy (Tami) Smith of Mt. Sterling; a brother: Bob Shelton of Jacksonville; two sisters: Mrs. George (Veda) Moore of Marissa and Mrs. Dale (Barb) Gibbs of Jacksonville; and six grandchildren; Preceded by three brothers and two sisters.

SHELTS, Archie L.; b. 12 Sep 1902, Schuyler Co., IL; d. 7 May 1977, Quincy, IL; Bu.: Brooklyn Cem., Brown Co., IL; Resident of Mt. Sterling, IL; M. Esther Wells in 1920 at Macomb, IL; Fa.: Phillip Shelts; Mo.: Lucille Phillips; Survived by his wife; a son: Roger of Quincy; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister: Ethel Chapman of Camden; Preceded by a daughter; a brother; two sisters; a half-brother and half-sister.

SHELTS, Esther M. (Wells); b. 30 Aug 1902, Schuyler Co., IL; d. 26 Dec 1990, Rushville, IL; bu.: Brooklyn Cem., Mt. Sterling, IL; resident of Mt. Sterling; M. Archie Shelts on 18 Nov 1920 in Macomb, IL, he died 7 May 1977; Fa.: Dolph R. Wells; Mo.: Bertha Long; Survived by a daughter-in-law: Kathryn Shelts of Quincy; four grandchildren: Mrs. Robert (Pamela) Klauser of Quincy, Mrs. Rodney (Susan) Krutmeier and Steven Shelts, both of Payson, and Phillip Shelts of Quincy; nine great-grandchildren; four sisters: Vesta Howard of Pekin, Florence Ward of Jacksonville, Mrs. Bud (Edna) Krienberg of Quincy and Lois Hester of Mt. Sterling; Preceded by a son: Roger; a daughter: Marilyn, who died in infancy; and a sister: Vera.

SHELTS, Mabel M. (Cleek); b. 25 Sep 1902, Brown Co., IL; d. 22 May 1990, Macomb, IL; Bu.: Brooklyn Cem., Rushville, IL; resident of Camden, IL; M. Floyd H. Shelts on 2 Aug 1923 in Rushville, IL, he died 15 Mar 1975; Fa.: Marion M. Cleek; Mo.: Alice Stone; Survived by a son: Russell Shelts of rural Huntsville; five grand and eight great-grandchildren; and a sister: Myrtle Klockenga of Rushville; Preceded by a son: Gene; five brothers; and a sister.

SHENKEL, Elna Leona (McCracken); b. 26 Sep 1884, White Hall, IL; d. 4 Feb 1978, Peoria, IL; Bu.: City Cem., White Hall, IL; resident of East Peoria, IL; formerly of White Hall; M. Frank C. Shenkel (date & place not given), he died 28 Sep 1960; Fa.: Elbert McCracken; Mo.: Dicy Short; Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Guy (Imogene) Graham of East Peoria; two sons: Orville of East Alton and William of Columbus, OH; a sister: Pearl Welge of Taylorville; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; Preceded by five sons, one daughter, five sisters and two brothers.

SHEPARD, Harold DeWayne; b. 25 Aug 1937, Anna, IL; d. 23 Oct 1994, Jacksonville, IL: Bu.: East Cem., Jacksonville, IL; Fa.: Arley Shepard; Mo.: Gail Treece; Survived by a sister: Mrs. John (Rose) Baker of Jacksonville; two brothers: Henry Fox of Liberty and Robert O'Neal of Branson, MO; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by a brother: Curtis Casey.

SHEPARD, Frederick W.; b. 13 Feb 1965, Adams Co., IL; d. 13 Nov 1983, Mt. Sterling, IL; Bu.: Mt. Sterling City Cem., Mt. Sterling, IL; FA.: Wayne Shepard; Mo.: Judy Miller; Survivors include his father of Mt. Sterling; and his mother of Quincy; one brother: John Shepard of Mt. Sterling; three sisters: Mrs. Wayne (Jackie) Drebes of Fowler, and Mrs. Dan (Lori) Tucker and Tracy Shepard, both of Mt. Sterling; one grandmother: Mrs. Ada Roate of Mt. Sterling; and three nieces.

SHEPPARD, Arthur M.; b. 4 Jan 1907, Jacksonville, IL; d. 20 Dec 1984, Largo, FL; Bu.: Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, Clearwater, FL; Resident of Clearwater, FL; WWII Army Air Corp. Veteran; M. Helen DeLong (date & place not given); Parents: (not given); Survived by his wife, formerly of Roodhouse; and several cousins in the Jacksonville area, including Willard and Allen Prewitt.

SHEPPARD, Charles F. "Chic"; b. 15 Sep 1908, Jimtown, IL; d. 18 Jun 1989, Springfield, IL; Bu.: Woodwreath Cem., Sangamon Co., IL; WWII Army Veteran; Resident of Berlin, IL; M. Trula (maiden, date & place not given); Fa.: James Sheppard; Mo.: Abby Brown; Survived by two sons: Charles of Berlin and Kenneth of New Berlin; six grand and three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews; Preceded by his wife in 1987; a grandson: Greg Sheppard in 1988; six brothers; and three sisters.

SHEPPARD, Charles V.; b. 21 Jan 1913, Coffeeville, KS; d. 31 Mar 1985, Roodhouse, IL; Bu.: Pine Tree Cem., near Patterson, IL; Resident of Roodhouse; M. (1) Evelyn Nyrick (date & place not given), she died in 1973; (2) Thelma Beason (date & place not given); Fa.: Walter Sheppard; Mo.: Alta Mae House; Survived by his wife; four children: Charles E. Sheppard of Blooming, IN, Beverly Kay Sheppard of Crestwood, John Michael Sheppard of Coal City and Norma Hollingsworth of Bloomington, IN; four stepchidlren: Kitty Lamb of Spring Fort, IN, Ernest Fells and Frank Fells, both of Chicago and June Crane of Roanoak, VA; and four grandchildren.

SHEPPARD, Clifford A.; b. 4 Sep 1921, East St. Louis, IL; d. 11 Oct 1994, Ft. Myers, FL; Bu.: Richwoods Cem., east of Roodhouse, IL; WWII Air Force Veteran; Resident of Bonita Springs, FL; M. Helen L. Nash on 18 Dec 1964 in St. Charles, MO; Fa.: Leonard Sheppard; Mo.: Elsie (maiden not given); Survived by his wife; a son: Alan of Edwardsville; three daughters: Carol Snider of Benton, AR, Donna Schmid of Granite City and Mary Kathleen Snider of Gainesville, FL; two sisters: Ruth Aller of Pittsfield and Lynn Swanson of Prior Lakes, MN; one aunt: Kathleen Yeager of Winchester; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

SHEPPARD, Eileen (Ryan); b. 23 Jun 1929, Litchfield, IL; d. 3 Feb 1995, Springfield, IL; Bu.: Catholic Cem., Mt. Sterling, IL; Resident of Mt. Sterling; M. George William Sheppard on 7 Apr 1948 in Litchfield, IL, he died 15 Oct 1988; Fa.: Harold Ryan; Mo.: Loretta Doolin; Survived by six children: Mrs. John (Susan) Davsko of Tulsa, OK, William R. Sheppard of Mt. Sterling, Mickeleen Sheppard of Mt. Sterling, Mrs. Chris (Molly) McKellar of San Diego, CA, Andrea Sheppard of Mt. Sterling and Jo Sheppard of Peoria; three brothers: Michael of Munster, IN, Francis of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Harold Ryan of Litchfield; one sister: Mrs. Mickey (Joan) Cronchich of Minneola, FL; and eight grandchildren.

SHEPPARD, Elsie (Walker); b. (not given), he was 84 years of age at death; d. 7 Jul 1988, Belleville, IL; Bu.: Richwoods Cem., rural Roodhouse, IL; Resident of Belleville; M. Leonard Sheppard in 1920; Parents: (not given); Survived by three children: Clifford Sheppard of Florissant, MO, Ruth Aller of Pittsfield and Lynn Swanson of Prior Lake, MN; 17 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a sister: Alta Stewart of Granite City; and several in-laws, including a sister-in-law in this area: Kathleen Yeager of Winchester.

SHEPPARD, Eva C. (Dobson); b. 28 Sep 18901, Morgan Co., IL; d. 5 Jun 1989, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Murrayville, IL; M. Julian C. Sheppard Sr. on 1 Apr 1918 in Hannibal, MO, he died 26 Jun 1988; Fa.: Walter Dobson; Mo.: Lennie Kitner; Survived by two sons: Wilbur of Manchester and Julian Jr. of Roodhouse; two daughters: Mrs. George (Lucille) Stice and Mrs. Vivian DeOrnellas, both of Jacksonville; a sister: Mrs. Elta Tomhave of Jacksonville; 11 grand and several great-grand and great-great-grandchildren; Preceded by an infant daughter: Betty Jean; a great-granddaughter; and several brothers and sisters.

SHEPPARD, Fannie (Masters); b. 27 Mar 1897, north of Jacksonville, IL; d. 6 Nov 1991, Hutchinson, KS; bu.: Hutchinson, KS; resident of Hutchinson, KS; formerly of Jacksonville; M. Ray Sheppard on 5 May 1923 in Augusta, KS, he died in 1977; Fa.: Frank M. Masters; Mo.: Emma Jordan; Survived by three sons; one daughter; eight grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; a sister: Ethel Stringer of Jacksonville; a brother: Fred Masters of Greenfield; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by two brothers and two sisters.

SHEPPARD, G. William; b. 26 Aug 1927, Detroit, MI; d. 15 Oct 1988, Quincy, IL; Bu.: Mt. Sterling Catholic Cem., Mt. Sterling, IL; Resident of Mt. Sterling; WWII & Korean War Navy Veteran; M. Eileen Ryan on 7 Apr 1948 in Litchfield, IL; Fa.: William Sheppard; Mo.: Mary Mary Demambro; Raised in the home of Archie & Daisy Logsdon; Survived by his wife; the following chidlren: Mrs. John (Susan) Davsko of Joplin, MO, William R. of Mt. Sterling, Mrs. Mac (Mickeleen) Shoopman of Mt. Sterling, Mrs. Chris (Molly) McKeller of LaJolla, CA, Andrea Sheppard of Pensacola, FL and Jo Sheppard of Mt. Sterling; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by his foster parents and a foster sister.

SHEPPARD, Gregory D.; b. 4 Jan 1952, Springfield, IL; d. 18 Jun 1988, New Berlin, IL; bu.: Berlin Cem., Resident of New Berlin; Fa.: Charles "Chic" Sheppard; Mo.: Frances Antle; Survived by his mother: Frances Ray of Berlin; his father of Berlin; one daughter: heather Rae Sheppard of Ocala, FL; paternal grandfather: Charles F. Sheppard of Springfield; paternal grandmother: Elsie Ruble of Berlin; three brothers: Ronald and Wayne of Berlin and Jerald of Springfield; one sister: Mary Charlene Rice of New Berlin; and several aunts, uncles, nephews and cousins.

SHEPPARD, Henry; b. (not given), he was 62 years of age at death; d. 13 Dec 1987, Springfield, IL; Bu.: Camp Butler Cem., Springfield, IL; WWII Navy Veteran; Resident of Springfield; M. Alice (maiden, date & place not given); Parents: (not given); Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Darrell (Delores) Smith of Dawson and Mrs. Charles (Hallie) Gutman of Springfield; a son: Kenneth of Hennipen; six grandsons; a sister: Mrs. Ernest (Mary Virginia) Good of New Berlin; a brother: Raymond Yates of Gridley; and several area relatives.

SHEPPARD, James Woodrow "J.W."; b. 10 Apr 1914, Waynesville, MO; d. 7 Jan 1993, Quincy, IL; Bu.: Park Lawn Cem., Barry, IL; resident of Quincy; formerly of the Barry-Baylis area; M. Hazel Louise Crossman on 24 Dec 1936 in Nebo, IL, she died 7 Apr 1985; Fa.: J. Raymond Sheppard; Mo.: Cleo Elledge; Survived by five sons: Delbert Cleo Sheppard of Pittsfield, Carl Sheppard of Ontario, CA, Ronald Sheppard of Beardstown, Dennis Sheppard of Monticello and Larry Sheppard of Normal; four daughters: Sandra Roberts and Susan Clifford, both of Quincy, Shirley Thorp of Rock Island and Sharon Fresquex of Ontario, CA; 19 grand, four step grand, six great-grand and four step great-grandchildren; two brothers: John W. Sheppard of Dixon, MO and the Rev. Francis Sheppard of Summer Hill; three sisters: Ann Bledsoe of Hudson, FL, Robert Cannan of Pittsfield and Geneva Gremmail of West Palm Beach, FL.

SHEPPARD, Jessie O. (Smith); b. 26 Dec 1904, Pleasant Hill, IL; d. 11 Sep 1982, Pittsfield, IL; Bu.: French Cem., Milton, IL; M. Earl Sheppard on 12 Jul 1930 in Bowling Green, MO; Fa.: Thomas Smith; Mo.: Melissa Martin; Surviving are her husband; a son: John of Pittsfield; a daughter: Mrs. Dale (Mary Catherine) Moore of Baylis; 14 grand and two great-grandchildren; Preceded in death by four brothers.

SHEPPARD, Joseph; b. 6 Dec 1906, Jimtown, Island Grove Twp., IL; d. 16 Aug 1981, Springfield, IL; Bu.: Woodwreath Cem., Island Grove Twp., IL; Resident of Berlin, IL; M. Opal May Clayton on 11 Sep 1925 in Jacksonville, IL; Fa: James Sheppard; Mo.: Abby Jane Brown; Surviving are his wife and eight sons: William Joseph Jr., Frank, Dave, George, Art and Robert Sheppard, all of Berlin, Gary Sheppard of Pawnee; seven daughters: Ruth Hicks of New Berlin, Irene Hale of Waverly, Mildred Schlemm of Berlin, Mary Lou Hagaman of Carlinville, Shirley Turner of Virden, Nancy Blankenship of Tucson, AZ, Barbara Baker of New Berlin; 45 grand and 37 great-grandchildren; a brother: Charles Sheppard of New Berlin. Preceded in death by two children: Herman Leroy and Ossie May; a grandson; six brothers: James, John, George, Dave, Arthur and Frank; three sisters: Susan Casey, Margaret Yates and Mary Brown.

SHEPPARD, Joseph; b. 4 Apr 1933, Berlin, IL; d. 5 Sep 1984, 7 miles southeast of Petersburg, IL; Bu.: Woodwreath Cem., Island Grove Twp., IL; Resident of Berlin, IL; M. Ruth A. Nagel on 15 Jul 1952 in Waverly, IL; Fa.: Joseph Sheppard; Mo.: Opal May Clayton; Survived by his wife; four daughters: Mrs. Reginald (Diana) Brunk of Virginia, Mrs. Edward (Marlene) Bauman of Springfield, Marcia Kemp of Berlin, and Mrs. Gordon (Jamie) Ball of Berlin; one son: Steven Joseph of Berlin; nine grandchildren; seven brothers: William, Frank, Dave, George, Art and Robert, all of Berlin, Gary of Pawnee; seven sisters: Ruth Hicks of New Berlin, Irene Hale of Waverly, Mildred Schlemm of Berlin, Mary Lou Hagaman of Carlinville, Shirley Turner of Virden, Nancy Blankenship of Tucson, AZ and Barbara Barker of New Berlin; Preceded by an infant brother and a sister.

SHEPPARD, Julian C.; b. 20 Aug 1899, Murrayville, IL; d. 26 Jun 1988, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.; City Cem., Murrayville, IL; Resident of Jacksonville; M. Eva Cordelia Dobson on 1 Apr 1918 in Hannibal, MO; Fa.: Sylvester Sheppard; Mo.: Mary Ann Perkins; Survived by his wife of the Modern Care Nursing Home; the following children: Wilbur Sheppard of Manchester, Julian Sheppard Jr. of Roodhouse and Mrs. George (Lucille) Stice and Mrs. Vivian DeOrnellas, both of Jacksonville; 11 grand and 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandsons; and a brother: Albert Sheppard of Alton; Preceded by an infant daughter; Betty Jean; a great-granddaughter; and several brothers and sisters.

SHEPPARD, Larry D. "Ike"; b. 16 Jan 1949, Springfield, IL; d. 4 Nov 1990; Bu.: Berlin Cem., Berlin, IL; Vietnam War Army Veteran; Resident of Berlin, IL; M. (not given); Fa.: Frank Sheppard; Mo.: Patricia A. Clements; Survived by two daughters: Tricia Sheppard of Berlin and Andrea Sheppard of Springfield; his mother of Berlin; his father of Berlin; maternal grandmother: Tennie Clark of New Berlin; paternal grandmother: Opal Sheppard of Berlin; one brother: Frankie Sheppard of Berlin; one sister: Rita Willhite of New Berlin; two nephews; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

SHEPPARD, Lloyd M.; b. 25 Jul 1899, Morgan Co., IL; d. 16 Jun 1990, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Sheppard Cem.; resident of Jacksonville; M. Inez A. Wright Sellars on 1 Jul 1968; Fa.: Luther Sheppard; Mo.: Carrie Robinson; Survived by his wife; a stepson: Richard E. Sellars of Lake Keowa, TX; four step grandchildren: James Sellars of TX, Suellen Ofe of Bettendorf, IA, Rick Sellars of Pilot Point, TX and Kathy Sellars of Lake Keowa, TX; and one step great-grandchild: Erin Ofe.

SHEPPARD, Louise; b. 1 Dec 1904, Jacksonville, IL; d. 28 Dec 1992, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL; Fa.: Charles A. Sheppard; Mo.: Mary Stella Barrows; Survived by a brother: Paul Sheppard; Preceded by her parents and one brother: Dr. Victor H. Sheppard.

SHEPPARD, Mary E. (Copley); b. 6 Jul 1892, Scott Co., IL; d. 25 Oct 1981, Springfield, IL: bu.: Sheppard Cem., south of Jacksonville, IL; resident of Jacksonville; M. Ray Sheppard in 1915, he died 6 Jun 1960; Fa.: Benjamin Copley; Mo.: Sarah Warcup; Surviving are a daughter: Mrs. Irene Hicks of Springfield; a sister: Mrs. Reva Buckingham of Maynard, IA; A brother preceded her in death.

SHEPPARD, Roy; b. (not given), north of Jacksonville, IL; d. 5 Sep 1977, Hutchinson, KS; Bu.: Hutchinson, KS; M. Fannie Masters (date & place not given); resident of Hutchinson, KS; Fa.: Thornton Sheppard; Mo.:Percy (maiden not given); Survived by his wife; four chidlren; and one brother: Guy Sheppard of OH; Funeral attended by local relatives: Mrs. Ethel Stringer, a sister-in-law; Miss Bernice Harvey, a niece, both of Murrayville; and Mr. & Mrs. Fred Masters of Greenfield.

SHEPPARD, Russel L.; b. 16 Feb 1929, Cambria, IL; d. 11 Oct 1991, Rushville, IL; Bu.: Blairsville Cem., Blairsville, IL; Army Veteran; resident of Rushville, IL; M. Daralyn Fries on 11 Apr 1952 in Crittenden, AR; Fa.: James R. Sheppard; Mo.: Beulah McNew; Survived by his wife; three sons: James R. of Edwardsville, Ronald E. of Carterville and Paul A. of Rushville; one daughter: Karen Ruggeri of Henning, TN; six grandchildren; one brother: William of Carterville; and two sisters: Louise Newsom of Milton, FL and Dorris Dean of Nashville; Preceded by one brother.

SHEPPARD, Thelma; b. (not given); she was 73 years of age at death; d. 22 Jan 1989, Chicago, IL; Bu.: Pine Tree Cem., Patterson, IL; Resident of Chicag; formerly of Roodhouse; M. Charles Sheppard (date & place not given), he preceded in death; Parents: (not given); Survived by two daughters: June Carne of Chicago and Kitty Lamb of IN; two sons: Ernest and Frank Sells, both of Chicago; 14 grand and 10 great-grandchildren.

SHEPPARD, Dr. Victor; b. 17 Feb 1900, Jacksonville, IL; d. 13 May 1978, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL; M. Katherine Beck on 25 Dec 1927; Fa.: Charles Sheppard; Mo.: Stella Barrow; Survived by his wife; a sister: Louise F. Sheppard; and a brother: Paul Sheppard, both of Jacksonville.

SHEPPARD, Wilbur D.; b. 18 May 1924, Murrayville, IL; d. 31 Dec 1993, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: City Cem., Manchester, IL; Resident of Manchester, IL; M. Jeanne Sims on 1 Dec 1945 in Jacksonville, IL; Fa.: Julian Sheppard Sr.; Mo.: Eva Dobson; Survived by his wife; a son: Gary (wife, Carri) Sheppard of White Hall; four daughters: Mrs. Bob (Shirley) Tallman of Huntsville, MO, Mrs. Roger (Peggy) Renner of Manchester, Mrs. Rex (Carolyn) Evan of Murrayville and Sondra Andres of Jacksonville; a brother: Julian Sheppard Jr. of Jacksonville; two sisters: Lucille Stice and Vivian DeOrnellas, both of Jacksonville; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; Preceded by a sister: Betty Jean Sheppard; and a granddaughter.

SHEPHERD, Clarence E. "Bud"; b. 21 Dec 1918, Scott Co., IL; d. 3 Feb 1989, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Winchester, IL; Resident of Winchester; M. Doris Eileen Fowler on 17 Apr 1938 in Bowling Green, MO, she died 15 Sep 1985; Fa.: John C. Shepherd; Mo.: Tamsey Alice Evans; Survived by three daughters: Mrs. Donald (Shelby) Pence of Murrayville, Mrs. Palmer (Paula) Bryan of Winchester and Donna Shepherd of Winchester; a brother: Russell Shepherd of Winchester; five sisters: Mary Day of Roodhouse, Mildred Hardy of Winchester, Mabel Simmons of Winchester, Annabell Shepherd of Winchester and Grace Little of Patterson; five grand and three great-grandchildren; Preceded by a brother: Ray; a sister: Eileen Hardister; and a grandchild.

SHEPHERD, Doris Eileen (Fowler); b. 8 May 1919, Alsey, IL; d. 15 Sep 1985, Springfield, IL; bu.: City Cem., Winchester, IL; Resident of Winchester; M. Clarence Shepherd on 17 Apr 1938 in Bowling Green, MO; Fa.: John Fowler; Mo.; Lillie Beasley; Survived by her husband; three daughters: Mrs. Donald (Shelby) Pence of Murrayville, Donna Shepherd of Winchester and Mrs. Palmer (Paula) Bryan of Winchester; five grand and three great-grandchildren; Preceded by a brother and a grandchild.

SHEPHERD, Eula Corrine (Patterson); b. 17 May 1901, Brown Co., IL; d. 19 Jan 1984, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Murrayville, IL; M. Ray Shepherd in 1928, he died in 1976; Fa.: Jasper Patterson; Mo.: Lydia Rigg; Survived by two sisters: Mrs. Grace Bates of Mt. Sterling and Mrs. Nellie Stout of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews.

SHEPHERD, Lillie (Armel) Lanier; b. 15 Oct 1895, Schuyler Co., IL; d. 1 Sep 1982, Beardstown, IL; bu.: City Cem., Mt. Sterling, IL; M. (1) Luther G. Lanier on 17 Dec 1916 in Hersman, IL, he died 13 Aug 1938; (2) Walter J. Shepherd on 8 Mar 1952, he died 3 Jun 1962; Fa.: William G. Armel; Mo.: Delilah Icenogle; Surviving are two sons: Robert L. Lanier and Luther G. Lanier, both of Galesburg; five grand and 10 great-grandchildren; a brother: Marvin Armel of Mt. Sterling; three sisters: Lucy Butler and Nellie O'Connell, both of Mt. Sterling, and Orpha Fries of Pontiac, MI; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded in death by a brother, a half-brother and a grandson.

SHEPHERD, Linda Lou (Busby); b. 2 Sep 1941, Macomb, IL; d. 26 Aug 1993, Springfield, IL: Bu.: Mounds Cem., near Timewell, IL; Resident of Timewell; M. Robert Shepherd on 14 Aug 1960 in Rushville, IL; Fa.: Robert Edwin Busby; Mo.: Minnie Marie Fey; Survived by her husband; her mother of Mt. Sterling; two sons: Jeffrey Allen of Clayton and Todd Matthew of Timewell; one daughter: Julie Ann of Quincy; one sister: Margaret McClelland of Wayne, NE; two grandchildren; one daughter-in-law: Lisa Shepherd of Timewell; and two nieces and one nephew; Preceded by her father in 1986.

SHEPHERD, Mabel; b. 15 May 1897, Waverly, IL; d. 8 Jun 1979, CA; Bu.: East Cem., Waverly, IL; Resident of Hayward, CA since 1940; Fa.: Peter Shepherd; Mo.: Clara Eldridge; Survived by several cousins.

SHEPHERD, Ray; b. (not given); d. 18 Jun 1976, Jacksonville, IL: Bu.: City Cem., Murrayville, IL; Resident of Jacksonville; M. Eula Patterson (date & place not given); Parents: (not given); Survived by his wife; a sister: Mrs. C. E. (Iva) Brimmer of Tucson, AZ; and several nieces and nephews.

SHEPHERD, Robert E.; b. 29 Mar 1928, Hannibal, MO; d. 15 Sep 1981, Pittsfield, IL: Bu.: Blue River Cem., near Detroit, IL; Air Force Veteran; M. Launa McCallister on 1 Jan 1959 in Detroit, IL; Fa.: Earl Shepherd; Mo.: Ella Eckman; Survived by his wife; his mother, a resident of Barry; a son: Dean of Pittsfield; two daughters: Tammy of Pittsfield and Mrs. Marlene Jolly of Worden; three grandchildren; two brothers: Sheldon and Sherman, both of Hull; and six sisters: Mrs. Wilma McAllister of Meredosia, Mrs. Verna Mae Johnson of Falls Church, VA, Mrs. Mildred Waggoner of Quincy, Mrs. Helen Shelton of Payson, Mrs. Dorothy Torrens of Kansas City, MO and Mrs. Mary Anne Hammitt of Rockport; A son, a brother and his father preceded in death.

SHEPHERD, Tamsy Alice (Evans); b. 24 May 1885, Scott Co., IL; d. 4 Jul 1981, White Hall, IL; bu.: City Cem., Winchester, IL; resident of Winchester; M. John C. Shepherd on 2 Nov 1903 in Scott Co., IL, he died in 1946; Fa.: Dr. Dudley Evans; Mo.: Mabel Overstreet; Survivors include five daughters: Mrs. Kenneth (Mary) Day of Roodhouse, Mrs. Ralph (Mabel) Simmons , Mrs. Clarence (Mildred) Hardy and Annabell Shepherd, all of Winchester; and Mrs. Clarence (Grace) Little of Patterson; two sons: Clarence and Russell, both of Winchester; and Mrs. Clarence (Grace) Little of Patterson; 11 grand, 32 great, and 10 great-great-grandchildren; Preceded in death by a daughter: Eileen Hardister; and a son: Ray; and three brothers and a sister.

SHEPHERDSON, Lettie P. (Harlan); b. 15 Apr 1897, Hull, IL; d. 20 Feb 1977, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Roselawn Cem., Springfield, IL; A former resident of Springfield; more recently of the Barton W. Stone Christian Home in Jacksonville; M. Thomas Shepherdson in 1920, he died in 1945; Fa.: Frank Harlan; Mo.: Martha Betterton; Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Stanley (Elsie) Beams of Hillview; five grand and 8 great-grandchildren; a brother: Everett Harlan of Indianapolis, IN; Preceded by two children and two sisters.

SHERFY, Woodrow Wilson; b. 3 Jan 1914, Alton, IL; d. 23 Dec 1988, Brownsville, TX; Bu.: Park Lawn Cem., Barry, IL; Resident of Barry, IL: M. Libbie A. Lazansky on 1 Dec 1949 in Chicago, IL; Parents: (not given); Survived by his wife; three daughters: Jackie Stover of NC, Sharon Barnet of Joliet and Libbie McLaughlin of Barry; two sons: Joe Sherfy of Minooka and David Sherfy of Joliet; 17 grand and four great-grandchildren; two sisters: Hazel Martin of Granite City and Velma Milton of Collinsville; and a brother: Charles Sherfy of Venice; Preceded by two brothers and a sister.

SHERMAN, James E. Sr.; b. 16 Feb 1936, near Detroit, IL; d. 3 Dec 1992, near Detroit, IL; bu.: Calvary Cem., Pittsfield, IL: resident of Pittsfield; M. Virginia A. Kloth on 20 Jul 1957 in Pittsfield, IL; Fa.: George W. Sherman; Mo.: Marie A. Dobey; Survived by his wife; his mother of rural Pittsfield; one son: James Sherman Jr. of rural Pittsfield; two brothers: George and Marvin Sherman of rural Pittsfield; and one sister: Rosemary Hardwick of Chatham; Preceded by his father and a brother: Howard Sherman.

SHERMAN, John; b. (not given); d. 9 Mar 1984, Chicago, IL; Bu.: Louisiana, MO; Parents: (not given); Survived by his nephew: James Clay Turner of Jacksonville.

SHERMAN, Marie (Grady); b. 5 Apr 1905, Scott Co., IL; d. 11 Jan 1987, Kalamazoo, MI; bu.: Kalamazoo, MI; A former resident of Chapin, IL; M. E. Clifton Sherman (date & place not given), he died in 1977; Fa.: John Grady; Mo.: Louann Newell; Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Jean Mosier of Waynesboro, GA; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews, including Ruty Dykens of Battle Creek, MI, Evelyn Antle and Maurice Grady of Jacksonville and Charles R. Grady of Winchester; Preceded by four brothers: Grover, Roy, Guy and Kelly; and one sister: Rosa Carey.

SHERREN, Elmer A.; b. 15 Jan 1920, Cass Co., IL; d. 27 Jul 1991, Springfield, IL: Bu.: Walnut Ridge Cem., Virginia, IL; Resident of Virginia, IL; Fa.: Ashton Sherren; Mo.: Martha Merriman; Survived by two brothers: Carl Sherren of Jacksonville and Albert Sherren of Havana; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by his parents and one brother: Harold Sherren.

SHERRILL, Bessie Elizabeth (Revis); b. 1 Apr 1885, Cass Co., IL; d. 10 Mar 1982, Virginia, IL; bu.: Walnut Ridge Cem., Virginia, IL; M. Lee Sherrill in 1903, he died in 1959; Fa.: Edward Revis; Mo.: Mary Dollhite; Survivors include seven daughters: Mrs. Lee (Edda) Hartman of Berkley, CA, Mrs. Ruby Harris of Ottawa, Mrs. Clyde White of Jacksonville, Mrs. Mary Ellen Briggs, Mrs. Alberta Zillion, Mrs. Bettie L. Settles and Mrs. Allen Smith, all of Virginia; 18 grand; 58 great-grand and 20 great-great-grandchildren; Preceded in death by one daughter; one brother and two sisters.

SHERRILL, Carl B.; b. 29 Nov 1894, Schuyler Co., IL; d. 29 Mar 1977, Beardstown, IL; bu.: City Cem., Beardstown, IL; WWI Army Veteran; resident of Beardstown; M. Katherine Ann Weber on 18 Jul 1925 in Lake City, MN; Fa.: William Sherrill; Mo.: Nettie Tyson; Survived by his wife; three daughters: Mrs. Richard (Geraldine) Daniel of Woodland Hills, CA, and Mrs. Wayne (Elva) Icenogle and Mrs. Clarence (Virginia) Hill, both of Altona; nine grand and nine great-grandchildren; Preceded by five sisters and three brothers.

SHERRILL, Donald R.; b. 18 Feb 1904, Schuyler Co., IL; d. 11 Jun 1976, Beardstown, IL; bu.: Browning Cem., Browning, IL; Resident of Browning; Fa. Walter T. Sherrill; Mo.: Bertha Lewis; Never Married; he is survived by two sisters: Mrs. Otis Helen Smith of Browning and Mrs. Ruth A. Shrum of Beardstown; and one brother: Dale Sherrill of Beardstown; Preceded by one brother.

SHERRILL, Dorothy Mae (Wessel); b. 4 May 1923, Cass Co., IL; d. 29 Jul 1994, Rushville, IL: bu.: Browning Cem., Browning, IL; Resident of Beardstown; M. Dale Sherrill on 14 Feb 1941 in Palmyra, MO; Fa.: William H. Wessel; Mo.: Melinda Withrow; Survived by her husband; two sons: Ronald Sherrill of Waco, TX and Douglas Sherrill of Beardstown; one daughter: Delores Jamison of Beardstown; nine grand and eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews; Preceded by two brothers: Virgil L. Wessel and William R. Wessel.

SHERRILL, Douglas L.; b. 1 Jul 1943, Beardstown, IL; d. 5 Apr 1995, Springfield, IL: bu.: Browning Cem., Browning, IL; Resident of Beardstown; formerly of Rushville; M. (not given); Fa.: Dale Sherrill; Mo.: Dorothy Wessel; Survived by his father of Beardstown; two sons: Scott Sherrill of Marshall and Mike Sherrill of Manteno; a daughter: Tamara Carpenter of Marshall; a brother: Ronald Sherrill of Waco, TX; a sister: Delores Jamison of Beardstown; two grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

SHERRILL, Katherine A. (Weber); b. 25 Nov 1899, Wabasha, MN; d. 4 May 1981, Beardstown, IL; bu.: City Cem., Beardstown, IL; M. Carl B. Sherrill on 18 Jul 1925 in Lake City, MN, he died 29 Mar 1977; Fa.: William Weber; Mo.: Caroline Giesler; Survived by three daughters: Mrs. Geraldine M. Daniel of Lake Isabella, CA, Mrs. Elva K. Icenogle of Altona and Mrs. Virginia R. Hill of Alexis; nine grand and 10 great-grandchildren; and three sisters: Theresa Kirtz and Rose Kirk, both of Minneapolis, MN and Barbara Base of Rapid City, SD; Preceded by two brothers.

SHERWIN, Jack; b. 7 May 1923, Glasgow, IL; d. 25 Apr 1990, St. Louis, MO; bu.: (not given); Resident of St. Louis, MO; M. Marie Keys (date & place not given); Fa.: Claude Sherwin; Mo.: Veta Hanback; Survived by his wife; his mother; two brothers: Gail of Winchester and Dean of St. Louis, MO.

SHERWIN, Jesse L.; b. 3 Jan 1896, Greene Co., IL; d. 15 Apr 1982, Jacksonville, IL: bu.: Glasgow Cem., Glasgow, IL; resident of rural Winchester, IL; M. Elza R. Killebrew on 18 Aug 1916 in St. Louis, MO, she died 15 Feb 1973; Fa.: John Frederick Sherwin; Mo.: Mary Davidson; Survived by two sons: John L. of Winchester and Jesse E. of rural Roodhouse; three daughters: Winifred Sherwin of Glasgow, Wilma Sherwin of Lynchburg, VA and Mrs. Donald (Mary) Butler of Chillicothe, MO; and six grandchildren; Preceded by four brothers and a sister.

SHERWIN, Mabel Louise (Parks) McClure; b. 18 Nov 1901, Morgan Co., IL; d. 21 Jan 1987, Springfield, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Winchester, IL; resident of rural Roodhouse; M. (1) Carter McClure in 1919, he died in 1935; (2) Elder Perry Sherwin in 1938, he died in 1972; Fa.: David Parks; Mo.: Virginia Coffman; Survived by three children: James A. McClure of rural Winchester, Betty Lou Bridges of Elgin and Dr. Larry Sherwin of White Hall; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister: Nellie Ray Cook of Indianapolis, IN; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by two sisters: Grace Hennesey and Bessie Andell; and one brother: Walter Parks.

SHERWIN, Mildred M. (Gibler); b. 13 Mar 1899, Greene Co., IL; d. 21 Oct 1979, White Hall, IL: Bu.: City Cem., White Hall, IL; M. Clay L. Sherwin (date & place not given), he died in Aug. 1961; Fa.: Joseph C. Gibler; Mo.: Mina Berline; Survived by a sister: Miss Lena Gibler of White Hall; and a brother: Lewis Gibler of Carrollton; Preceded by two sisters.

SHEWARD, Edith F. (Bardley); b. 13 Aug 1914, Springfield, IL; d. 17 May 1990, Ormand Beach, FL; Bu.: City Cem., Ashland, IL; Resident of Port Orange, FL; formerly of Ashland; M. Louis E. Sheward on 9 Oct 1972, Daytona, FL; Fa.: Roy M. Bradley; Mo.: Bertha Long; Survived by her husband; a sister: Mrs. Gaylord (Lora Jeanne) Gard of Springfield; and several nephews and cousins: Preceded by a sister: Wanda Jean Chappell.

SHEWE, Flossie (Praul); b. 21 Jun 1901, Calhoun Co., IL; d. 26 Nov 1989, Pittsfield, IL: Bu.: Crescent Heights Cem., Pleasant Hill, IL; resident of Barry; formerly of Hull, IL; M. Donald Shewe on 30 Nov 1947 in Pittsfield, IL, he died 26 Oct 1961; Fa.: George F. Praul; Mo.: Ada McLaughlin; Survived by two nephews; two nieces and several cousins; Preceded by several brothers and sisters.

SHEWMKER, Rev. Richard Lee; b. (not given), Jacksonville, IL, he was 66 years of age at death; d. 9 Jul 1989, Gainesville, FL; Bu.: (not given); resident of Gainesville, FL; resident of Jacksonville from 1963 to 1974; M. Velma (maiden, date & place not given); Parents: (not given); Survived by his wife; a daughter: Kathleen Miller of Gainesville; three sons: Richard of Newberry, FL, Michael of Hilo, HI and Paul of Greenville, SC; a stepsister: Mary Rabbe of Hillview; a stepbrother: Robert Heil of Alton; and five grandchildren.

SHIELDS, Mildred N. (Fair); b 27 Jul 1902, Athensville, IL; d. 8 Apr 1981, Carrollton, IL; Bu.: Oak Wood Cem., Greenfield, IL; resident of Greenfield; M. J. Russell Shields on 29 Mar 1926 in Jacksonville, IL, he died 22 Apr 1975; Fa.: Thomas Fair; Mo.: Nora Johnson; Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Don (Barbara) Luketich of Greeley, CO and Mrs. Dean (Brenda) Bishop of Greenfield; two sons: Billy Hugh Shields of Greenfield and Russell Shields of Lompoc, CA; 16 grand and seven great-grandchildren; and a sister: Mrs. Charles (Lurinda) Burroughs of Greenfield; Preceded in death by five brothers.

SHIER, John Ward "Doc"; b. 12 Oct 1917, White Hall, IL; d. 4 Jun 1988, Auburn, IL; bu.: Ebenezer Cem.; resident of Auburn; formerly of White Hall; M. Charlotte Barber on 17 Feb 1955; Fa.: Joseph W. Shier; Mo.: Eva Trunnels; Survived by his wife; several nieces and nephews; Preceded by a son: Robert; and a twin brother.

SHILLINGS, George E.; b. 8 Feb 1924, North Zulch, TX; d. 18 Jan 1987, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville, IL; WWII Navy Veteran; M. Mary Allan on 1 Oct 1945, she died 28 Feb 1979; Fa.: James W. Shillings; Mo.: Mary Ellen Bobbit; Survived by one son: David of Jacksonville; one daughter: Mrs. John (Joyce) Heaton of Winchester; four grandchildren; three sisters: Mrs. Elgin (Ella Luella) Williams of Houston, TX, Mrs. Virgil ("Dinks") Knox of Pearland, TX and Mrs. Charles (Ruby) Whitrock of El Paso, TX; Preceded by two brothers.

SHILLINGS, Mary Elizabeth (Allan); b. 19 Oct 1924, Morgan Co., IL; d. 28 Feb 1979, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville, IL; resident of Lynnville, IL; M. George Shillings on 1 Oct 1945; Fa.: Floyd Allan; Mo.: Lena Waterfield; Survived by her husband; two children: Joyce, wife of John Heaton, and David, both of Lynnville; three grandchildren; these brothers and sisters: Bernita Strubbe, Dorothy Fox, Betty Surratt and John Allan, all of Jacksonville, Donald Allan of Pekin, Irene McEvers of Lynnville and Harold Allan of Murrayville.

SHINN, Bettie Jean (Sturgeon); b. 10 Apr 1933, Scott Co., IL; d. 14 Dec 1994, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Bowers Cem., East of Alsey, IL; resident of Murrayville, IL; M. James William Shinn on 23 Apr 1953 in Winchester, IL, he died 24 Jan 1989; Fa.: Albert Sturgeon; Mo.: Marie (maiden not given); Survived by two sons: Randy Shinn of Winchester and Dan Shinn of Franklin; one daughter: Sharon Hart of Chambersburg; 11 grand, nine step grand and six great-grandchildren; Preceded by a brother: bobby Lee Sturgeon; and a sister: Opal Sturgeon.

SHINALL, Charles; b. 25 Sep 1925, Beardstown, IL; d. 3 Dec 1988, Danville, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Beardstown, IL; Veteran; a former resident of Cuba, IL; M. Elizabeth (maiden, date & place not given); Fa.: Thomas Shinall; Mo.: Dorothy Woods; Survived by his wife; two sons: Frankie of Largo, FL and David of CA; two daughters: Barbara Cawthou of Pittsfield and Ellen Ryan of CA; two stepchildren: Leatress Triece of MI and Nelson Stamm of OK; several grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters: Alberta Kost of Beardstown, Grace Hamman of Peoria and Martha Floyd of Meredosia; and one brother: Tom of CA; Preceded by his parents and two brothers.

SHINALL, Donald F.; b. 1 Mar 1938, Beardstown, IL; d. 22 Jan 1993, Beardstown, IL; bu.: Fairview Cem., Mason Co., IL; resident of Beardstown, IL; M. Shirley Kramer on 3 May 1990 in Virginia, IL; Fa.: Floyd Shinall; Mo.: Flossy Inman; Survived by his wife; and three sisters: Janet McCombs and Ola Mae Martin, both of Beardstown, and Fae Jenkins of Independence, MO; Preceded by his parents.

SHINALL, Flossie (Graham); b. 29 Dec 1909, TN; d. 8 Feb 1991, Beardstown, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Beardstown, IL; M. Floyd Shinall in 1973 in TN, he died in 1964; Parents: (not given); Survived by one son: Donald of Beardstown; three daughters: Olla Mae Matthews and Janet Rae McCombs, both of Beardstown, and C. Fae Curry Jenkins of Independence, MO; seven grandchildren; and one brother: Carl Graham of Cleveland, TN; Preceded by her parents.

SHINALL, Franklin; b. 23 Sep 1921, Beardstown, IL; d. 19 Dec 1987, Australia; Bu.: Australia; Navy Veteran; M. Ruth (maiden & date not given) in Australia; resident of Australia; Fa.: Tom Shinall; Mo.: Dorothy Wood; Survived by his wife; three daughters: Marlene Ledger, Tina Lehjjey and Cindy Smith; and a son: Franklin Shinall Jr., all of western Australia; three sisters: Grace Hammond of Peoria, Martha Floyd of Meredosia and Alberta Kost of Beardstown; and two brothers: Thomas Shinall of Lake Isabella, FL and Charles Shinall of Cuba; Preceded by five brothers.

SHINALL, Gloria (Schneider); b. 10 Nov 1918, IL; d. 11 May 1983, Springfield, IL: Bu.: City Cem., Beardstown, IL; resident of Beardstown; M. Robert Shinall (date & place not given), he died 18 Mar 1983; Fa.: Leroy Schneider; Mo.: Jane Watson; Survived by one daughter: Roberta Andresen of Springfield; and three grandsons: Kenneth Shinall, Raymond Andresen and Butch Andresen, all of Springfield; and one sister: Delores Schneider of Las Vegas, NV; Preceded by her parents, one brother and one sister.

SHINALL, Richard E.; b. 4 Jan 1937, Beardstown, IL; d. 4 Nov 1977, Beardstown, IL; Bu.: (not given); Korean War Air Force Veteran; M. Sarah Reynolds on 26 Aug 1967 in Beardstown, IL; Fa.: Charles Shinall; Mo.: Glenna Pritchett; Survived by his wife; a son: Richard; and two daughters: Teresa and Becky Shinall, all at home; a sister: Mrs. Floyd (Imogene) Jones of Arenzville; two brothers: James C. Shinall of Creve Coeur and Glen Shinall of Morton; Preceded by his parents; three brothers; and a sister.

SHINALL, Robert; b. 4 Oct 1911, Beardstown, IL; d. 18 Mar 1983, Beardstown, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Beardstown, IL; Lived at Apaloosa Acres Trailer Ct.; M. Gloria Schneider (date & place not given); Fa.: Thomas Shinall; Mo.: Dorothy Wood; Survived by his wife; a daughter: Roberta Andresen of Springfield; three grandsons; three brothers: Franklin of Australia, Tom of Lake Isabella, FL and Charles of Griggsville; three sisters: Mrs. Grace Hammond of Creve Coeur, Mrs. Martha Floyd of Meredosia and Mrs. Albert Kost of Beardstown; several nieces and nephews.

SHINN, Alice L.; b. 26 Dec 1902, Griggsville, IL; d. 20 Oct 1977, Quincy, IL; bu.: Griggsville Cem., Griggsville, IL; resident of Quincy; Fa.: John Fielding Shinn; Mo.: Dorothy Rose Loutzenhiser; Survived by three sisters: Mrs. Emery D. (Grace) Kellum of Griggsville, Mrs. Richard (Dorothy) Bergman Sr. of Pittsfield and Mrs. Warren (Elizabeth) Tedrow of New Salem; a brother: Richard E. Shinn of Quincy; and several nieces and nephews.

SHINN, Glenna Ruth (Hart); b. 2 Nov 1916, New Canton, IL; d. 26 Jan 1992, Springfield, IL; Bu.: Park Lawn Cem.; resident of Pittsfield, IL; M. James Shinn (date & place not given), he died in 1969; Fa.: Glenn Hart; Mo.: Della Mygatt; Survived by two sisters: Mrs. F. B. (Dorothy) Thiele of Blue Mound and Mrs. Charles (Marguerite) Moss of Perry; Preceded by one son: Jackie.

SHINN, James William; b. 10 Jul 1921, Hillview, IL; d. 24 Jan 1989, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Bowers Cem., near Alsey, IL; WWII Army Veteran; Resident of rural Murrayville; formerly of Hillview and rural Winchester, IL; M. Betty Sturgeon on 23 Apr 1953 in Winchester, IL; Fa.: Elza Shinn; Mo.: Josephine Reese; Survived by his wife; two sons: Randy Shinn of Jacksonville and Dan Shinn of Franklin; a daughter of Griggsville; 13 grandchildren; two brothers: Noble L. Shinn of Murrayville and George Shinn of Andover; five sisters: Betty Powell of Milan, Estel Bourland of Sunnyvale, CA, Roberta Hoffman of East Moline, Rosellla Thomas of Sherrand and Marcella Anderson of Conroe, TX; Preceded by a son: Billy Dean Shinn; and a sister: Doris Barber.

SHINN, Margaret (Kaylor); b. 27 Aug 1919, El Dara, IL; d. 2 Apr 1990, Pittsfield, IL; Bu.: West Cem., Pittsfield, IL; Resident of Pittsfield; M. Clark Shinn on 14 Sep 1940 in Palmyra, MO; Fa.: Clarence Kaylor; Mo.: anna May Losch; Survived by her husband; her mother; two daughters: Detta Kerr of AZ and Brooke Johnson of Pittsfield; a son: Gary of Pittsfield; and two grandchildren.

SHINN, Richard E.; b. 10 Nov 1919, Griggsville, IL; d. 12 Nov 1995, Quincy, IL; bu.: Griggsville, IL; resident of Quincy; Fa.: John Fielding Shinn; Mo.: Dorothy Rose Loutzenhiser; Survived by one sister: Mrs. Warren (Elizabeth) Tedrow of Quincy; four nieces, including Mrs. Don (Rose) Wolfley of Griggsville; and three nephews; Preceded by five sisters: Florence Shafer, Mabel Harrelson, Grace Kellum, Alice Shinn and Dorothy Bergman; and four brothers: Charles W., James K., John Shinn and an infant brother.

SHINN, Verna (Connour); b. (not given); she was 83 years of age at death; d. 23 Jun 1978, Sun Valley, Ca; bu.: (not given); Formerly of Hannibal, MO, moved to CA 36 years ago; M. Clarence Shinn (date & place not given); Parents: (not given); Survived by her husband; three daughters: Esther Hastings, Naomi Varner and Elizabeth Parlett; a son: Richard; a brother: Verl Connour of Galesburg; and a sister: Mrs. Lloyd (Viola) Anderson of Chapin.

SHINNEBARGER, Delbert; b. 9 Oct 1921, Morgan Co., IL; d. 25 Sep 1983, Effingham, IL; bu.: Chapin Cem., Chapin, IL; WWII Veteran; resident of Newton, IL; M. Mildred Browning (date & place not given); Fa.: James Shinnebarger; Mo.: Pearl Surratt; Survivors include one son: Edward Shinnebarger of Newton; one daughter: Mrs. Lee (Stephanie) Norman of Farina; and one stepdaughter: Mrs. Rita Jones of Anchorage, AK; two grandchildren; four step grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren; one brother: Charles Shinnebarger of Walnut Shades; and two sisters: Mrs. Virginia Bean and Mrs. Lena Post, both of Meredosia.

SHINNEBARGER, Katherine (Luken); b. 12 Apr 1912, Hull, IL; d. 12 Mar 1993, Beardstown, IL; Bu.; Oakland Cem., Meredosia, IL; resident of Meredosia; M. Cloyd A. Shinnebarger on 20 May 1929 in Hannibal, MO, he died in 1980; Fa.: Albert Luken; Mo.: Mary Barnett; Survived by one sister: Lois Floyd of Meredosia; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by two brothers and two sisters.

SHINNEBARGER, Marie (Sweeney); b. 11 Jan 1894, Ft. Madison, IA; d. 13 Oct 1977, Mt. Sterling, IL; bu.: Benville Cem.; Resident of Baylis, IL; M. Percy Shinnebarger on 1 Oct 1919 in Keokuk, IA, he died 5 Nov 1966; Fa.: Peter Sweeney; Mo.: Mary Gerrish; Survived by a son: Joe Shinnebarger of Meredosia; two daughters: Mrs. Ray (Mary) Bowman and Mrs. Frank (Clesta) Martin, both of Baylis; eight grand and five great-grandchildren; Preceded by a brother and two grandchildren.

SHINNEBARGER, Pearl (Surratt); b. 7 Feb 1896, Brown Co., IL; d. 20 Mar 1989, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Chapin Cem., Chapin, IL; Resident of Meredosia, IL; M. James Shinnebarger on 27 Mar 1916, he died in Sept. 1966; Fa.: Eli Surratt; Mo.: Elizabeth McDonnald; Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Lena Post of Meredosia and Mrs. Jack (Virginia) Bean of Meredosia; a son: Charles of Branson, MO; two sisters: Mrs. Ruth McDannald and Mrs. Lela Hennessey, both of Jacksonville; nine grand; 15 great-grand and five great-great-grandchildren; Preceded by two sons, three brothers and two sisters.

SHINNEBARGER, William; b. 22 Jun 1906, Adams Co., IL; d. 3 Sep 1983, Quincy, IL; bu.: Benville Cem.; WWII Veteran; Resident of Quincy; Fa.: James E. Shinnebarger; Mo.: Phoebe Dobey; Survivors include a sister: Mrs. Earl (Gladys) Mountain of Perry; a brother: Alonzo F. Shinnebarger of St. Louis; and several nieces and nephews; Three brothers preceded in death.

SHINPAUGH, Lynn "Bill"; b. 1 Dec 1897, Palmyra, IL; d. 24 Jan 1978, Palmyra, IL; Bu.: Oak Hill Cem., Palmyra, IL; Resident of Palmyra; M. Frieda Humphrey in 1933; Fa.: James P. Shinpaugh; Mo.: Agnes Laclare Blaney; Survived by his wife; a son: Norman of Palmyra; a sister: Mrs. Ruby McManus of Palmyra; and four grandchildren.

SHINPAUGH, Milton Harley; b. 24 Dec 1906, Scottville, IL; d. 20 Jan 1978, Carlinville, IL; bu.: Oak Hill Cem., Palmyra, IL; Resident of Palmyra; Fa.: Ben Shinpaugh; Mo.: Alice Ira; Survived by one sister: Mrs. Nellie McGarvey of Palmyra.

SHIPE, Elvin "Bud"; b. 27 Nov 1911, Lima, IL; d. May 1983; Bu.: Oakland Cem., Meredosia, IL; M. Dorothy Hamman on 13 Jul 1935 in Quincy, IL; Fa.: Edward Shipe; Mo.: Agatha (maiden not given); Survived by his wife; a son: Gary of Richton Park; a daughter: Mrs. Brenda Lambert of Fort Collins, CO; and four grandchildren; and a sister: Elma Savage of Jacksonville; Preceded in death by a brother: Merlyn.

SHIPE, Eldred M.; b. 29 Jun 1914, Adams Co., IL; d. 21 Aug 1977, La Mesa, CA; Bu: El Camino Mausoleum, CA; Resident of La Mesa, CA; M. Neva (maiden, date & place not given); Fa.: Edward Shipe; Mo.: (not given); Survived by his wife; a daughter: Sandra Shearer; a son: Steven; a brother: E. G. Shipe of Moline, IL; and a sister: Elma Savage of Jacksonville.

SHIPLEY, Austin B. "Slim"; b. 20 Feb 1910, Pike Co., IL; d. 29 Sep 1989, Jerseyville, IL; bu.: Oak Grove Cem., Jerseyville, IL; Resident of Jerseyville; M. 91) Joy Allean Shipley (date & place not given), she died 27 Jun 1974; (2) Phyllis Schaaf Gansz on 11 Sep 1976; Fa.: Henry Shipley; Mo.: Maude Davis; Survived by his wife; two daughters: Ella Mae Carlson of Conroe, TX and Joyce S. Norris of Dow; a son: John of Jerseyville; three stepdaughters: Cathy Warren of Fieldon, Tina Hoyt of Hammond, IN and Shari Knight of Tucson, AZ; two stepsons: Douglas and Keith Gansz of Jerseyville; 12 grand, 24 great-grand and seven step grandchildren; one brother: Francis Shipley of Roodhouse; and three sisters: Alice Thady of Murrayville and Florence Preston and Allean Florence of Roodhouse.

SHIPLEY, Bertha May (Patterson); b. 9 Mar 1892, Macoupin Co., IL; d. 26 Jun 1988, Carlinville, IL; bu.: Oak Hill Cem., Palmyra, IL; resident of Carlinville; formerly of Palmyra; M. A. J. Shipley on 14 Jun 1911 in Carlinville, IL, he died 23 Dec 1971; Fa.: James Madison Patterson; Mo.: Lucinda Marshall; Survived by a daughter: Marie Scribner of Lansing; a son: Harold Shipley of Carlinville; five grand and eight great-grandchildren; Preceded by four brothers and a sister.

SHIPLEY, Learta J. (Clark); b. 28 Feb 1912, Louisiana, MO; d. 2 May 1988, rural Roodhouse, IL; bu.: Pine Tree Cem., Patterson, IL; Resident of rural Roodhouse, IL; M. Frank H. Shipley on 15 Sep 1937 in Bowling Green, MO; Fa.: John Clark; Mo.: Rose Davis; Survived by her husband; two daughters: Mrs. William (Rose Ann) Monroe of Versailles and Mrs. Paul (Alberta) Elliott of White Hall; two sons: William F. of Roodhouse and Lyndle of Greenfield; 19 grand and six great-grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. Dorothy Bell Mullins and Mrs. Anna Lee Buchanan, both of Pleasant Hill; and three brothers: Lyndle K. of Godfrey, Glenn S. of Louisiana, MO and William A. of Carrollton; Preceded by a brother.

SHIPLEY, Lela May (Benjamin); b. 16 Sep 1908, near Summer Hill, Pike Co., IL; d. 9 Oct 1989, Carlinville, IL; bu.: West Cem., Pittsfield, IL; Resident of Carlinville; formerly of Pittsfield, IL; M. Charles Shipley on 11 Sep 1926 in Pittsfield, IL, he died 30 Apr 1969; Fa.: William Benjamin; Mo.: Etta Mae Kurry; Survived by three daughters: Mrs. William (Emma) Parks of Pittsfield, Judy DeSpain of Pittsfield and Jean DeSpain of Carlinville; three sons: Paul Shipley of Pittsfield and Donald and Ray Shipley of Jacksonville; 27 grand, 22 great-grand and 3 great-great-grandchildren; one sister: Norene Gordon of Las Vegas, NV; and one brother: Loyd Benjamin of Pittsfield; Preceded by one son: Harold; one daughter: Waunita; seven brothers; and two sisters.

SHIPTON, Grover; b. 6 Sep 1916, Chicago, IL; d. 6 Jun 1922, Hammond, IN; bu.: Minocqua, WI; WWII Army Veteran; resident of Chicago and Minocqua, WI; M. Leoda Doe on 21 Jun 1939 in Chicago, IL; Fa.: A. W. Shipton; Mo.: Hazel Stroebe; Survived by his wife; two daughters: Valerie Gillam of Baraboo, WI and Katey Doe of Durango, CO; one son: Curt Shipton of Lombard; and six grandchildren.

SHIREMAN, Donald; b. 29 Aug 1961, Carrollton, IL; d. 17 May 1986, near Granite City, IL; Bu.: (not given); Navy Veteran; resident of Nebo, IL; Fa.: Jessie "Jerry" Shireman; Mo.: Bonita Branham; Survived by his parents of Nebo; one brother: Daniel of Bluffs; one sister: Catherine Shireman of Jacksonville; and paternal grandfather: Jessie Shireman of Bluffs.

SHIREMAN, Jesse F.; b. 2 Sep 1910, Calhoun Co., IL; d. 16 Jul 1987, Pittsfield, IL; Bu.: Blue River Cem., near Detroit, IL; Resident of Bluffs; M. Mildred M. McGlauchlen on 20 Oct 1939 in Bowling Green, MO, she died on 24 Sep 1977; Fa.: Michael Shireman; Mo.: Verna Gray; Survived by nine sons: Russell of Carrollton, Lindell and Jerry, both of Pittsfield, Charles and Bradley, both of Bluffs, Donald of Barry, Roger of Jacksonville, Dwight of Sagle, ID and Dale of Winchester; two daughters: Mrs. Leona May Shaw of Winchester and Mrs. Geanne Utterback of Bluffs; one brother: Allen of Newman; 30 grand and 7 great-grandchildren; Preceded by one son: Michael; one grandson; one granddaughter and two brothers.

SHIREMAN, Michael Leroy; b. 6 Apr 1944, Calhoun Co., IL; d. 14 Mar 1983, Bluffs, IL; bu.: Oxville Cem., Oxville, IL; M. Addie Darnell on 25 Jul 1966 in Louisiana, MO; Fa.: Jesse Shireman; Mo.: Mildred McGlauchlen; Survived by his wife; four children: Michael Jr., Rhonda, Robert and Chuck, all at home; one half-brother: Donald McGlauchen of Pittsfield and one half sister: Mrs. Ralph (Leona) Shaw of Winchester; several brothers and sisters, including: Jessie Shireman of Milton, Russell Shireman of Carrollton, Nolan Shireman of Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, Roger Shireman of Jacksonville, Mrs. Charles (Geannie) Utterback, Brad Shireman and Charles Shireman, all of Bluffs, Lindell Shireman of Pittsfield and Dwight Shireman of North Platt, NE.

SHIREMAN, Mildred (McGlauchlen); b. 16 Aug 1915, Florence, IL; d. 25 Sep 1977, Pittsfield, IL; bu.: Blue River Cem., south of Detroit, IL; resident of Bluffs, IL; M. Jesse Shireman on 20 Oct 1939 in Bowling Green, MO; Fa.: Roy McGlauchlen; Mo.: Ethel Daniels; Survived by her husband; ten sons: Lindell and Jessie, both of Pittsfield, Donald of Detroit, Russell, Michael, Charles, Bradley, Roger and Dwight, all of Bluffs, and Dale, serving in the Army in Germany; and two daughters: Mrs. Leona May Shaw and Mrs. Geanne Utterback, both of Winchester; 26 grand and two great-grandchildren; a brother: Derald McGlauchlen of Milton; 5 sisters: Mrs. Minnie May Howland of Milton, Mrs. Dora Davis of Baylis, Mrs. Donna Kelly of Nebo, Mrs. Verna Shireman of Newman and Mrs. Mable Shireman of Eldred; Preceded by one granddaughter; one brother and one sister.

SHIREMAN, Roger F.; b. 22 Feb 1949, Eldred, IL; d. 29 Jul 1992, Pittsfield, IL: bu.: Blue River Cem., Detroit, IL; Vietnam Army Veteran; Resident of Pittsfield; formerly of Scott Co., IL; M. Sue Helwig on 16 Sep 1972, she died 10 Oct 1991; Fa.: Jesse F. Shireman; Mo.: Mildred M. McGlauchlen; Survived by two sons: Scott E. of Jacksonville and Steve W. of Chicago; two sisters: Leona May Shaw of Winchester and Geanne Utterback of Bluffs; eight brothers: Lindell of Pittsfield, Russell of Carrollton, Jerry, Dale and Dwight, all of Winchester, Donald of Barry and Charles and Bradley of Bluffs; Preceded by his parents and one brother: Michael.

SHIREMAN, Sue (Helwig); b. 19 Jun 1950, Hannibal, MO; d. 10 Oct 1991, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Grandview Cem., Hannibal, MO; resident of Jacksonville; M. Roger Shireman on 16 Sep 1972; Fa.: George Nathan Helwig; Mo.: Wilma P. Hicklin; Survived by her husband; her mother of South Jacksonville; two sons: Scott E. Shireman and Steven W. Shireman, both at home; one brother: George N. Helwig Jr. of Bluffs; and two sisters: Sandra J. Litten of Carpentersville and Mary B. McGee of Jacksonville; Preceded by her father.

SHIRLEY, Ferne (Whitehead); b. 28 Nov 1916, Marengo, IA; d. 18 Jan 1992, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville, IL; M. Robert E. Shirley Sr. on 25 Jan 1937 in San Diego, CA; Fa.: Lawrence Whitehead; Mo.: Ennie Moore; Survived by her husband; two daughters: Mrs. John (Lucretia) Hall of Jacksonville and Mrs. Donald E. (Ruth) Evans of Jacksonville; one son: Robert E. Shirley Jr. of Tacoma, WA; eight grand and six great-grandchildren; four sisters: Marguerite Whitmer of Jacksonville, June Ferris of Castleton, Ruth Benter of Waterloo, IA and Mary Jerry of Barronett, WI; and one brother: Lawrence Whitehead Jr of Amery, WI; Preceded by one brother: John L. Whitehead.

SHIRLEY, Lora D. (Whitlock); b. 23 May 1892, Franklin, IL; d. 10 Dec 1979, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: (not given); Former resident of Franklin, IL; M. Robert Shirley (date & place not given), he died in 1974; Fa.: George B. Whitlock; Mo.: Fanny Bond; Survived by one brother: Harry Whitlock; one sister: Mrs. Edith Belk, both of Franklin; several nieces and nephews.

SHIRLEY, Thomas B.; b. (not given), he was 93 years of age at death; d. 23 Mar 1979, Springfield, IL; Bu.: Tompkinsville, KY; Resident of Sherman, IL; M. (not given); Parents: (not given); Survived by his son: Robert Edward Shirley of Jacksonville; another son: Carson of Scottsville, KY; six grand, ten great-grand and two great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Mrs. Kate Johnson and Mrs. Belle Mosier of San Pedro, CA.

SHIRLEY, Vernon "Gene"; b. 13 Jan 1930, Dean Lake, MO; d. 1 Sep 1992, Pittsfield, IL: bu.: Akers Chapel Cem., Hull, IL; Resident of Kinderhook, IL; M. Mary Lou Heriford on 18 Jan 1952 in Harrison, AR; Fa.: Hugh K. Shirley; Mo.: Hazel M. West; Survived by his wife; his father and stepmother: Hugh and Thelma Shirley of Humboldt, KS; a son: Danny Shirley of Raeford, NC; eight grandchildren; a half-brother: Bill Shirley of Paloa, KS; and a sister: Evelyn Hangar of La Plata, MO; Preceded by his mother and a son: Hugh Shirley.

SHIVE, Carroll Dean; b. 8 Sep 1920, Nebo, IL; d. 11 Mar 1990, White Hall, IL; WWII Veteran; resident of White Hall; M. Ruth Hicks on 4 Apr 1943 in Bowling Green, MO; Fa.: Claud Shive; Mo.: Ercel Allison; Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Clarence (Donna) Prudhoe of bolivar, MO and Mrs. Mark (Elaine) Short of Alexandria, LA; three grandchildren: Allan Prudhoe and Allison and Marti Short; Preceded by a sister: Ireta Dalrymple.

SHIVE, Ercel (Allison); b. 23 Sep 1899, Nebo, IL; d. 28 Mar 1986, White Hall, IL; Bu.: Crescent Heights Cem., Pleasant Hill, IL; Resident of White Hall; formerly of Nebo, IL; M. Claud H. Shive on 20 Nov 1916 in Pittsfield, IL, he died in Dec. 1969; Fa.: Emerson E. Allison; Mo.: Lillian Shelby; Survived by one daughter: Mrs. Ireta Dalrymple of Tucson, AZ; one son: C. D. Shive of White Hall; six grand and 11 great-great-grandchildren; one brother: Wayne Allison of WI; Preceded in death by one sister.

SHIVE, Herbert Dewey; b. 8 Sep 1937, Chicago, IL; d. 17 Jan 1987, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Oxville Cem., Oxville, IL: Resident of Oxville; M. Deborah Mitchell on 17 Jun 1983 in Yuma, AZ; Fa.: George Shive; Mo.: Ruth Crum; Survived by his wife; his mother; and the following children: Glenda Springgate of Boulder City, NV, Sabrina Norton of Lynchburg, VA, Randy Shive of Yuma, AZ, Howard Shive of Yuma, AZ, Jessie Shive of Las Vegas, NV and Kathryn, George and Gerald Shive, all of Oxville; four grandchildren; one sister: Dawn Anderson of Superior, WI; Preceded in death by his father.

SHOAF, Alice (Innes); b. 15 Jul 1923, Wilmington, NC; d. 14 May 1996, Huntersville, NC; Bu.: (not given); Resident of Huntersville, NC; M. Edwin H. Shoaf Sr.; Fa.: John Innes; Mo.: Alice Green; Survived by her husband; three sons: Edwin H. Shoaf Jr. of Charlotte, Robert I. Shoaf of Anchorage, AK and Steven R. Shoaf of Burlington, NC; one brother: John Innes Jr. of Jacksonville; and five grandchildren.

SHOCKLEY, Lindell; b. 16 Jan 1924, Benton, IL; d. 15 Oct 1989, Springfield, IL; bu.: Sulphur Springs Cem., Loami, IL; Resident of Loami, IL; M. Novella Frost on 21 May 1953 in Marion, IL; Fa.: Albert Shockley; Mo.: Dora Whaley; Survived by his wife; two sons: Mark of Springfield and Kelvin of Loami; two stepdaughters: Beverly Gibbs and Tamara Lueck, both of Loami; six grandchildren; a brother: Stanley of Benton; two sisters: Margaret Kelly of Benton and Lena LaKata of Bartonville; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by a brother: Alvin; and three sisters: Eva Childress, Delia Wingo and Nora Mabry.

SHOEMAKER, Bertha M. (Lyman); b. 9 Sep 1915, Pittsfield, IL; d. 17 Jul 1981, Vista, CA; Bu.: Griggsville Cem., Griggsville, IL: Resident of Griggsville; M. Clifton Shoemaker on 31 Aug 1932 in Pittsfield, IL, he died 17 Jan 1963; Fa.: William Franklin Lyman; Mo.: Laura Mae Harlow; Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Lee (Leta) Bonds of Griggsville and Mrs. Steven (Vicky) Bradshaw of Beardstown; and two sons: John E. Shoemaker of Griggsville and Robert E. Shoemaker of Vista, CA; 10 grand and two great-grandchildren; one sister: Mrs. Vay (Lulu) Shoemaker of Griggsville.

SHOEMAKER, Bertha (Miller); b. 13 Sep 1921, Perry, IL; d. 15 Mar 1988, Springfield, IL; bu.: Dorsey Cem., Perry, IL; Resident of Vermont; M. Clyde Shoemaker on 3 Sep 1947; Fa.: Ira Stephen Miller; Mo.: Viola Ballard; Survived by her husband; six daughters: Mrs. Philip (Linda) Kinne of Vermont, Mrs. Robert (Leota) Schwalb of Beardstown, Barbara Brogdon of Vermont, Mrs. Victor (Sandra) Hovarter of Jacksonville, FL, Wanda Shoemaker of Franklin and Cindy Shoemaker of Vermont; a son: Joe of St. Louis, MO; a brother: George Miller of Ashland; three sisters: Clara Norris of Plymouth, Margaret Huddleston of Chambersburg and Dorothy Jones of Mt. Sterling; 25 grand and two great-grandchildren; Preceded by her parents and three brothers.

SHOEMAKER, Charles Emery; b. 5 May 1906, Licking, MO; d. 6 Nov 1979, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Youngblood Cem., Nortonville, IL; Resident of Jacksonville; M. Myrtle Magee in 1934 at Hamburg, IL; Fa.: Emanuel Shoemaker; Mo.: Minnie Allen; Survived by his wife; three sons: John and Charles, both of Jacksonville, and Earl Weldon of Waverly; two brothers: Clyde of Jacksonville and Roy of Chandlerville; three sisters: Mable Shoemaker of Jacksonville, Mrs. Bonnie Phillips of Macomb and Mrs. Lillie Cunningham of Tucson, AZ; 13 grand and nine great-grandchildren; Preceded by one son.

SHOEMAKER, Claudette (Shanks); b. 24 Nov 1945, Hardin, IL; d. 9 Dec 1988, Springfield, IL; bu.: (not given); Resident of Jacksonville; M. Charles Shoemaker (date & place not given); Fa.: Roy Shanks; Mo.: Ester Cornelius; Survived by her husband of Jacksonville; one son: Tony of Jacksonville; four daughters: Theresa Shanks of Pearl, Tina Karriger of Jacksonville, Renee Riley of Jacksonville and Tammy McClain of TX; eight grandchildren; six brothers: John, Roy, Robert, David and Michael Shanks, all of Pearl, and Louis Shanks of White Hall; and one sister: Beverly Wooldridge of Pearl.

SHOEMAKER, Dollie (Phillips); b. 28 Mar 1924, Brown Co., IL; d. 18 Apr 1985, Canton, IL; Bu.: Hersman Cem., Mt. Sterling, IL; Resident of Havana, IL; formerly of Mt. Sterling; M. Roy Shoemaker on 16 Oct 1939; Fa.: Harvey Phillips; Mo.: Vina Kirgan; Survived by her husband; her mother of Mt. Sterling; six children: Wilbur of Havana, Keith of St. Louis, MO, Mrs. Glen (Shirley) Lane of LaGrange, MO, Mrs. Larry (Patricia) Seward of Mendon, Mrs. Michael (Wanda) Daniels of Havana and Mrs. John (Phyllis) Saunders of Rantoul; two brothers: Wilbert Phillips of NC and Robert Phillips of Mt. Sterling; two sisters: Mrs. James (Velma) Martin and Mrs. James (LaVerne) DeJayne, both of Mt. Sterling; 22 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; Preceded by one son, one daughter and three grandchildren.

SHOEMAKER, Eddie; b. 30 Jan 1934, Jewett, MO; d. 23 Dec 1996, Springfield, IL; bu.: Walnut Ridge Cem., Virginia, IL; Resident of Virginia; M. Marilyn Braner on 19 Feb 1955 in Jacksonville, IL: Fa.: Virgil L. Shoemaker; Mo.: Delia West; Survived by his wife; a son: David of Mt. Sterling; a daughter: Mrs. Stephen (Rhonda) Hodges of Lakeville, MN; five grandchildren; two brothers: Pete of Bath and Lee of rural Kilbourne; a sister: Essie DeGroot of Manito; a half-brother: Kenneth Shoemaker of Havana; 3 half-sisters: Lily Mibbs of Kilbourne, Ruth E. Richardson of Easton and Diana Lind of Havana; his mother: Delia Pippin of Virginia; his stepmother: Kathleen Shoemaker of Havana; and nieces and nephews; Preceded by his father.

SHOEMAKER, Frances E. (Boyd); b. 3 Feb 1927, Virginia, IL; d. 7 Jun 1995, Springfield, IL; bu.: Bethel Cem., Mason Co., IL: Resident of Chandlerville, IL; M. Floyd L. Shoemaker on 4 Dec 1942 in Hannibal, MO; Fa.: Theodore L. Boyd; Mo.: Adeline Frances Stout; Survived by her husband; two sons: Leonard (wife, Wanda) Shoemaker of Houston and David (wife, Tonya) Shoemaker of Chandlerville; one daughter: Mrs. C. David (Bonita) DeFord of Chandlerville; six grandchildren; one brother: Harold Barbre of Shell Knob, MO; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by one brother: the Rev. George W. T. Boyd; and a sister: Goldie Boyd.

SHOEMAKER, Gilbert Lyle; b. 25 Sep 1907, Mason Co., IL; d. 5 May 1983, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Bethel Cem.; Resident of Chandlerville; M. Robertine Mibbs on 4 Dec 1930 in Havana, IL; Fa.: Louis Shoemaker; Mo.: Rosa Force; Surviving are his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Robert (Betty) Lascelles of Havana and Mrs. Melford (Phyllis) Robinson of Chandlerville; three grandchildren; one brother: Hubert Shoemaker of Virginia; Preceded in death by two grandchildren; one brother and two sisters.

SHOEMAKER, Hubert L.; b. 10 May 1910, Mason Co., IL; d. 22 Sep 1984, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Bethel Cem.; Resident of Virginia, IL; M. Theora Dickey on 6 Mar 1934 in Virginia, IL; Fa.: Louis Shoemaker; Mo.: Rosa Force; Survived by his wife; a daughter: Karen Shoemaker, at home; a son: Hubert Shoemaker Jr. of Havana; two grandsons and three great-grandchildren; Preceded by two brothers and two sisters.

SHOEMAKER, Irene; b. 4 Jan 1906, Texas Co., MO; d. 3 Mar 1993, Pittsfield, IL: Bu.: McCord Cem., Perry, IL; Resident of Griggsville; Fa.: Charles E. Shoemaker; Mo.: Amanda May Allen; Survived by two sisters: May Martin and Carmalite Adams, both of Pittsfield; one brother: Vay Shoemaker of Griggsville; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by one sister: Audrey Stephens; and four brothers: Marion, Clifton, Camille and Clayton Shoemaker.

SHOEMAKER, John Dee; b. 24 Feb 1936, Hardin, IL; d. 21 Feb 1993, Batesville, AR; Bu.: West Cem., Versailles, IL; resident of Newark, AR; M. Carolyn Ann Stiritz on 24 Apr 1954 in Jerseyville, IL; Fa.: Charles Emery Shoemaker; Mo.: Myrtle Belle McGee; Survived by his wife; his mother: Myrtle Belle Shoemaker of Jacksonville; two sons: John Shoemaker of Jacksonville and Jerald Shoemaker of Ft. Worth, TX; four daughters: Deborah Jean Luckett of Newark, AR, Dorothy Kay Harney and Delita Sue Lacy, both of Jacksonville, and Jackie Lee Spray of Chapin; two brothers: Charles Wayne Shoemaker of Jacksonville and Earl Weldon Shoemaker of Waverly; 15 grand, three step grand and three great-grandchildren; Preceded by his father; a brother: Douglas; and a grandson.

SHOEMAKER, Leo C.; b. 11 Feb 1920, Mason Co., IL; d. 8 May 1991, Havana, IL; bu.: Kilbourne Cem., Kilbourne, IL; M. Twila M. Showalter (date & place not given); Fa.: Cecil Clay Shoemaker; Mo.: Ollie Mae McDaniel; Survived by his wife; two sons: Ronald of Kilbourne and Larry of Oakford; five grand and seven great-grandchildren; one brother: Arlan Shoemaker of Chandlerville; and two sisters: Alberta Nall and Leona Curry, both of Chandlerville.

SHOEMAKER, Leslie A.; b. 10 Jan 1937, Calhoun Co., IL; d. 14 Mar 1995, Pittsfield, IL; bu.: Wilson Cem., Perry, IL; Resident of Perry; Fa.: Elza David Shoemaker; Mo.: Reba Fowler; Survived by his mother of Perry; two sisters: Thelma Butler of Griggsville and Connie Waite of Mendon; three brothers: Harold Shoemaker, David Shoemaker and Gerald Shoemaker, all of Perry; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by his father.

SHOEMAKER, Linda Sue (Blair); b. 15 Dec 1947, Springfield, IL; d. 8 Mar 1992, Asheville, NC; bu.: Chandlerville Cem., Chandlerville, IL; Resident of Asheville, NC; formerly of Beardstown; M. David M. Shoemaker on 4 Jul 1981 in Las Vegas, NV; Fa.: Ernest Blair; Mo.: Letitia Lynn; Survived by her husband; her parents of Beardstown; one son: Ross, at home; and a brother: Lynn Allen Blair of Stephens Point, WI.

SHOEMAKER, Lula Bell (Lyman); b. 14 Apr 1914, Pittsfield, IL; d. 23 May 1995, Pittsfield, IL; bu.: Griggsville Cem., Griggsville, IL; Resident of Pittsfield; formerly of Griggsville; M. Vay E. Shoemaker on 20 May 1933 in Pittsfield, IL; Fa.: William F. Lyman; Mo.: Laura May; Survived by her husband; one son: Roger Shoemaker of Griggsville; one daughter: Mrs. Kenneth (Barbara) Robins of Barry; nine grand and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by one son: Robert Shoemaker; two half-sisters: Molly Dickerson and Tracy Gratton; and one sister: Bertha Shoemaker.

SHOEMAKER, Mary Lew; b. 15 Dec 1951, St. Louis, MO; d. 31 Dec 1980, Springfield, IL; bu.: Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL; Fa.: Coda W. Shoemaker; Mo.: bonnie Lee Maas; Survived by her parents; three brothers: David C. Shoemaker of St. Louis and Fred C. and Tim C. Shoemaker, both of Green Cove Springs, FL; her grandparents: Lewis and Connie Maas of Jacksonville.

SHOEMAKER, Robertine B. (Mibbs); b. 1 Jan 1912; d. 29 Sep 1986, Jacksonville, IL: bu.: Bethel Cem., Mason Co., IL; Resident of Chandlerville, IL; M. Gilbert L. Shoemaker on 4 Dec 1930, he died 5 May 1983; Fa.: Loren Mibbs; Mo.: Sylvia Gunterman; Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Melford (Phyllis) Robinson of Chandlerville and Mrs. Robert (Betty) Lascelles of Havana; three grandchildren; one sister: Mrs. Ruby Lascelles of Bath; Preceded by two grandchildren; three sisters and three brothers.

SHOEMAKER, Roy S.; b. 3 Jul 1914, Licking, MO; d. 31 Dec 1990, Havana, IL: bu.: Hersman Cem., Mt. Sterling, IL; Resident of Havana; formerly of Mt. Sterling; M. Dollie Phillips on 16 Oct 1939, she died 18 Apr 1985; Fa.: Emanuel T. Shoemaker; Mo.: Minnie Allen; Survived by two sons: Wilber of Chandlerville and Keith of Anchorage, AK; four daughters: Mrs. Clem (Shirley) Lane of LaGrange, MO, Mrs. Larry (Patricia) Seward of Havana, Mrs. Michael (Wanda) Daniels of Havana and Mrs. John (Phyllis) Saunders of LaMonte, MO; a brother: Clyde of Vermont; three sisters: Bonnie Phillips of Macomb, Lilly Cunningham of Springfield and Mabel Shoemaker of Pittsfield; 22 grand and six great-grandchildren; Preceded by one daughter: one son; three brothers; and five grandchildren.

SHONHART, Paul b.; b. 23 Oct 1920, Pike Co., IL; d. 17 Aug 1981, Quincy, IL; bu.: Crescent Heights Cem., Pleasant Hill, IL; Resident of Nebo, IL; M. Marietta Shaw on 14 Dec 1941 in Bowling Green, MO; Fa.: Willie Shonhart; Mo.: Lela Fast; Surviving are his wife; one son: Gerald Paul Shonhart of Nebo and two grandchildren.

SHONHART, Sarah Ann (Usherwood); b. 20 Feb 1895, New Salem, IL; d. 27 Aug 1978, Pittsfield, IL: bu.: Oak Wood Cem., south of Pittsfield, IL; Resident of Pittsfield, IL; M. Homer Shonhart on 25 Dec 1918 in Pittsfield, IL, he died 16 Apr 1965; Fa.: Henry Usherwood; Mo.: Filbena Greve; Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Kenneth (Florence) Otto of Pittsfield and Mrs. Arthur (Florine) Odle of Oklahoma City, OK; a brother: Henry Usherwood of Chico, Ca; a sister: Mrs. Mabel Rose of Hamilton City, CA; five grand and 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; Preceded by two sisters.

SHOOPMAN, Frances E. (Hammer); b. 29 Sep 1899, Mt. Sterling, IL; d. 9 Apr 1992, Mt. Sterling, IL; bu.: Catholic Cem., Mt. Sterling, IL; M. Otto Albert Shoopman on 12 Oct 1920 in Mt. Sterling, IL, he died 6 Mar 1962; Fa.: Louis Hammer; Mo.: Elizabeth Hendrick; Survived by eight children: Orville Shoopman of East Peoria, Richard Shoopman of Mt. Sterling, Mrs. Gerald (June) Traylor of Bloomington, Mrs. James (Mary) Knous of Rushville, Mrs. Clarence (Betty) Parker of Clayton, Mrs. Donald (Pat) Parker of Mt. Sterling, Louis Shoopman of Springfield and Jerry Shoopman of Mt. Sterling; one brother: E. N. Hammer of St. George, UT; 51 grand, 74 great-grand and 4 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by three sons: Otto Eugene, Donald Lozelle and Robert R.; two brothers; five sisters; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.

SHOOPMAN, H. Lloyd; b. 8 Oct 1916, Brown Co., IL; d. 7 Dec 1992, Quincy, IL; bu.: City Cem., Mt. Sterling, IL; Resident of Mt. Sterling; M. Helen O. Bowen on 29 Jul 1939, she died 12 Mar 1989; Fa.: Emmett Shoopman; Mo.: Myrtle Johnson; Survived by one daughter: Mrs. John (Janet) Miley of Mt. Sterling; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; Preceded by his parents and one infant son.

SHOOPMAN, Helen O. (Bowen); b. 16 Jul 1916, Tioga, IL; d. 12 Mar 1989, Quincy, IL; bu.: City Cem., Mt. Sterling, IL; Resident of Mt. Sterling; M. Lloyd Shoopman on 29 Jul 1939 in St. Louis, MO; Fa.: Gay Bowen; Mo.: Alma Stipe; Survived by her husband; her stepmother: Mrs. Virgie Bowen of Garner, NC; a daughter: Mrs. John (Janet) Miley of Mt. Sterling; two stepbrothers: Darrell Wood of Garner, NC and Jack Wood of Norfolk, WV; two grandchildren: Jimmy Miley and Mrs. Chris (Janis) Kassing, both of Mt. Sterling; a nephew: Dan Buckley of Quincy; a niece; Mrs. Jim (Bonnie) Bruce of Pittsfield; and five great-nephews; Preceded by her parents; a son and a sister: Marion Buckley.

SHOOPMAN, Rickey L.; b. 1 Jan 1967, Jacksonville, IL; d. 10 Jun 1992, Rushville, IL; Bu.: Hersman Cem., near Mt. Sterling, IL; Fa.: Jerry T. Shoopman; Mo.: Lila Butler; Survived by his parents; two brothers: Brian J. and Alan R., both of Mt. Sterling; a grandmother: Irene Butler of Mt. Sterling; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; Preceded by his maternal grandfather and paternal grandparents.

SHOOPMAN, Robert R.; b. 26 Mar 1921, Mt. Sterling, IL; d. 10 Feb 1992, Morton, IL; bu.: Catholic Cem., Mt. Sterling, IL; WWII Army Veteran; Resident of Morton; formerly of Mt. Sterling; M. Mary C. Langan on 8 Nov 1941 in Mt. Sterling, IL; Fa.: Otto A. Shoopman; Mo.: Frances E. Hammer; Survived by his wife; his mother of Mt. Sterling; two children: Mrs. Clyde (Carol) Short of Plainfield and Mrs. Robert (Janet) DeQuick of Franklin, WI; four brothers: Orville L. of East Peoria, Richard A. of Mt. Sterling, Louis A. of Springfield and Jerry T. of Mt. Sterling; four sisters: Mrs. G. L. (June) Taylor of Bloomington, Mrs. Mary Thompson of rushville, Mrs. Clarence (Betty) Parker of Clayton and Mrs. Donald (Pat) Parker of Mt. Sterling; eight grand and two great-grandchildren; Preceded by his father; two brothers: Otto Eugene and Donald L.; and a grandson.

SHORE, Bess (Scott); b. 18 Jul 1881, Denver, IL; d. 26 Aug 1976, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: East Cem., Jacksonville, IL; Resident of Bluffs, IL: M. Eugene Shore (date & place not given), he died in 1963; Fa.: Joshua Scott; Mo.: Carrie (maiden not given); There are no relatives surviving.

SHORE, Emma P. "Emily"; b. 7 Aug 1887, Chandlerville, IL; d. 13 Dec 1981, Chicago, IL; bu.: Chandlerville Cem., Chandlerville, IL; Fa.: William Shore; Mo.: Emma Broadhead; Survivors include several nieces and nephews; She was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.

SHORES, Garold R. "Gary"; b. 15 Apr 1948, Canton, IL; d. 22 Aug 1995, Rushville, IL; bu.: City Cem., Rushville, IL; Vietnam War Navy Veteran; M. (not given); Fa.: (not given); Mo.: Melba Shores; Survived by his mother: Melba Johnson of Rushville; two daughters: Silena LeBegue and Jessica Shores, both of Rushville; two grandchildren; four brothers: Jerry Shores of Avon, Jim Johnson, Rick Johnson and Bill Johnson, all of Rushville; and a sister: Selizabeth Scroggins of Griggsville.

SHORES, John C.; b. 10 Nov 1918, Industry, IL; d. 10 Dec 1981, Red Bud, IL; Bu.: Rushville cem., Rushville, IL; Army Air Corps Veteran of WWII; M. Mary June Farrar on 21 Mar 1947 in Carrollton, IL; Fa.: Ed Shores; Mo.: Lurline Kellum; Surviving are his wife; two daughters: Linda Shores and Mrs. Mary Young; two sons: John L. and Steven L., all of Red Bud; five sisters: Mrs. Ruth Dunlop of Moline, Mrs. Nedra Lung of Camden, Mrs. Jane Reed of Camden, and Mrs. Melba Johnson of Canton; two brothers: Roy of Rushville and Bill of Canton; Three brothers and one sister preceded in death.

SHORES, Roy L.; b. 19 Jan 1924, Eldorado, McDonough Co., IL; d. 11 Dec 1994, Cape Girardeau, MO; bu.: Messerer Cem., near Frederick, IL; WWII Army Veteran; resident of Beardstown; M. Martha Strong on 5 Apr 1947 in Chicago, IL; Fa.: Edward Shores; Mo.: Lurline Kellum; Survived by his wife; one son: David of Decatur, GA; one daughter: Rebecca Plain of Benton, MO; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three sisters: Nedra Lung of Rushville, Melba Johnson of rushville and Jane Reed of Norris; Preceded by one grandson; five brothers; and three sisters.

SHORT, Adrian; b. 2 Nov 1920, Greene Co., IL; d. 20 Jan 1989, Mesa, AZ; bu.: (not given); WWII Army Veteran; Resident of Mesa, AZ; formerly of Greene Co., IL; M. Margaret Morehouse on 30 Jan 1944; Fa.: Edgar Short; Mo.: Lena Vandersand; Survived by his wife of Mesa, AZ; three daughters: Shirley Jean Potwora of Wood River, Karen Sancamper of Godfrey and Janice Sancamper of Brighton; five sons: Jack Short of Savannah, Fa, Harold Short of Albuquerque, NM, Randy Short of Prairie View, Richard Short of Platica, FL and Walter Jerry Short of Antioch; 14 grand and two great-grandchildren; three sisters: Helen Bergmann of Godfrey, Rosemary Rezencheck of Chesterfield and Kay Herring of Tucson, AZ; and three brothers: Bill of East Point, GA, Raymond of Greenfield and Ronald of Sparta, NJ.

SHORT, Alice B. (Nell); b. (not given), Hillview, IL; d. 31 Dec 1987, White Hall, IL; Bu.: Fernwood Cem., Roodhouse, IL; Resident of Roodhouse, IL; M. Ray A. Short on 14 Apr 1934 in Roodhouse, IL, he preceded her in death; Fa.: Joseph Nell; Mo.: Josephine Baker; Survived by two daughters: Juanita Ballard of Roodhouse and Nancy Tooker of Niagara Falls, NY; four grand and nine great-grandchildren; Preceded by a son: Junior Crabtree; four brothers; and six sisters.

SHORT, Amy Pearl (Jones); b. 19 Oct 1900, Murrayville, IL; d. 12 Feb 1986, Los Angeles, CA; Bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville, IL; A former resident of Jacksonville; M. Charles B. Short on 22 Oct 1921, he died in 1925; Fa.: George Jones; Mo.: Sarah Mitchell; Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Harold (Virginia) Johnson of Jacksonville; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; Preceded by three sisters.

SHORT, Ardath Ernestine; b. 16 Sep 1905; d. 9 Dec 1976, White Hall, IL; bu.: Fernwood Cem., Roodhouse, IL; Resident of Roodhouse; Fa.: Ernest Clayton Short; Mo.: Margaret Jessamine Stansbury; Survived by several cousins.

SHORT, Callie (Hutchens); b. 16 Jan 1888, Carrollton, IL; d. 2 Feb 1976, Carrollton, IL; bu.: Mt. Gilead Cem.; Resident of Carrollton; M. (not given); Fa.: Julius Hutchens; Mo.: Georgia Trimble; Survived by a son: Julius Short of Ferguson, MO; and two grandchildren; Preceded by four children and two sisters.

SHORT, Edna (Gilleland) Cummings; b. 21 Dec 1897, Greene Co., IL; d. 30 May 1979, Carrollton, IL; bu.: Borlin Cem., southwest of Carrollton, IL; Resident of Kane; formerly of Mt. Gilead community; M.(1) Claude Cummings in 1915, he died in 1961; (2) Arley Short in 1963, he died in 1963; Fa.: Thomas Gilleland; Mo.: Alice Scoggins; Survived by these children: Mrs. Clarence (Alice) Turner of Kane, Mrs. Paul (Ruth) Russell of rural Eldred, Mrs. Charles (Margaret) Basden of Godfrey, and Leonard Cummings of Bethalto; two stepchildren: Arlene Stuckert of FL and Vernon Short of East Alton; nine grand and nine step grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; these sisters: Nancy Springman of Godfrey and Nell Brown of Kane; Preceded by a daughter; three sisters; and two brothers.

SHORT, Ethel (Kaffer); b. 30 Jan 1896; d. 13 Dec 1976, Carrollton, IL; bu.: City Cem., Carrollton, IL; M. Roy Short in 1917 at Springfield, IL, he died in 1966; Fa.: Martin Kaffer; Mo.: Mamie Jones; She had no children and only nieces and nephews survive.

SHORT, Harold E.; b. 23 Jun 1913, Greenfield, IL: d. 27 Feb 1988, Urbana, IL; bu.; Mount Hope Mausoleum, Champaign, IL: Resident of Champaign; M. Pearl Vaught on 22 Oct 1939 in Champaign, IL; Fa.: Jess Short; Mo.: Stella Admore; Survived by his wife; a son: Ronald E. Short of Champaign; two grandchildren; a brother: George E. Short of Bloomington; and two sisters: Alice Rose of Champaign and Mae Quas of Chula Vista, CA.

SHORT, Howard L.; b. 9 Apr 1899, Woodville Twp., IL; d. 24 Sep 1981, Alton, IL; bu. Mt. Gilead Cem., near Carrollton, IL; Resident of Godfrey, IL; M. Pauline Varble on 9 Aug 1921 in Carrollton, IL; Fa.: Pleasant Short; Mo.: Rosa Lee Tillery; Surviving are his wife; two sons: Ronald of Brighton and Herbert of Godfrey; nine grand and five great-grandchildren; a sister: Mrs. Edith Logan of Roxana; Two brothers preceded him in death.

SHORT, Iva (Wesner); b. 23 Mar 1881, Butler, IL; d. 19 Jan 1977, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: City Cem., Murrayville, IL: Resident of Jacksonville; M. Charles R. Short (date & place not given), he died in July 1939; Fa.: Dr. W. A. Wesner; Mo.: Mrs. Isabell Phillips; Survived by three daughters: Mrs. R. M. (Floreca) Tomlin of Springfield, Mrs. Hugh (Lucille) Green of Jacksonville and Mrs. L. E. (Isabel) Woods of Webster Groves, MO; three brothers: Williard L. Wesner of Montclair, NJ and Duran Homer Wesner of Springfield and Mayo Wesner of White Hall; six grandchildren, one of whom is Dr. James L. Green of Jacksonville; and 16 great-grandchildren; Preceded by a son: Floyd E. Short.

SHORT, James R.; b. 2 Nov 1902, Woodville, IL; d. 10 Dec 1988, Carrollton, IL; bu.: Memorial Gardens Cem., Eldred, IL; Resident of Carrollton; M. Ruth Darr on 18 Sep 1942 in Jerseyville, IL; Fa.: James Short; Mo.: Alice Idella Stone; Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Neal (Pat) Gillingham of Carrollton; a son: Roger Short of Carrollton; two grand and two great-grandchildren; and a sister: Lucille Hubbard of Carrollton; Preceded by two brothers and two sisters.

SHORT, Kenneth A.; b. 16 Mar 1898, near Carrollton, IL; d. 28 Aug 1988, Havana, IL; bu.: Mt. Gilead Cem.; Resident of Havana, IL; M. Marvel Seger in Dec. 1917 at Carrollton, IL; she died 9 Apr 1988; Fa.: James Short; Mo.: Alice Stone; Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Thomas (Harriett) Zwolinski of Havana; a son: Eugene of Granite City; two grandchildren; two brothers: James of Carrollton and Perry of White Hall; and a sister: Mrs. Lucille Hubbard of Carrollton.

SHORT, Lena J. (Vandersand); b. 23 Jan 1898; d. 11 Aug 1976, Greenfield, IL; bu.: Oakwood Cem., Greenfield, IL: Resident of Greenfield, IL: M. Edgar P. Short on 23 Sep 1916 in Springfield, IL, he died 27 Jun 1964; Fa.: William F. Vandersand; Mo.: Lottie Gilleland; Survived by three daughters: Mrs. Herbert (Helen) Bergmann of Godfrey, Mrs. William (Rosemary) Reznicek of Chesterfield and Mrs. Kay Herring of Tucson, AZ; and four sons: Adrian of Carrollton, Bill of East Point, GA, Raymond of Greenfield and Ronald of Lake Zurich, IL; 17 grand and 15 great-grandchildren; and a brother: William Vandersand of Carrollton.

SHORT, Marvel (Seger); b. 9 Dec 1900, Eldred, IL; d. 9 Apr 1988, Havana, IL; bu.: Mt. Gilead Cem., Carrollton, IL; Resident of Havana; M. Kenneth A. Short in Dec. 1917 at Carrollton, IL; Fa.: Edward Seger; Mo.: Viola Bushnell; Survived by her husband; one daughter: Mrs. Harriet Zwolinski of Havana; one son: Eugene Short of Granite City; two granddaughters; two great-grandchildren; Preceded by one grandson; one brother; and one sister.

SHORT, Michael Allen; b. 3 Mar 1977, Springfield, IL; d. 3 Mar 1977, Springfield, IL; bu.: White Hall Cem.; Parents are residents of Roodhouse, IL; Fa.: Truman L. Short; Mo.: Sandra L. Hembree; Survived by his parents; a sister: Mrs. Brenda Dawdy of Roodhouse; a brother: Herschel of Roodhouse; and grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Hembree of White Hall.

SHORT, Perry S.; b. 23 Dec 1911, Woodville, IL; d. 18 Oct 1988, Carrollton, IL; bu.: Mt. Gilead Cem., southwest of Carrollton, IL; Resident of White Hall; Fa.: James R. Short; Mo.: Idella Stone; Survived by a sister: Lucille Hubbard of Carrollton; and a brother: James Short of Carrollton.

SHORT, Raymond L.; b. 19 Oct 1937, Rockbridge, IL; d. 16 Jan 1991, Alton, IL; bu.: Oak Wood cem., Greenfield, IL; Resident of Greenfield; Fa.: Edgar Short; Mo.: Lena Vandersand; Survived by three sisters: Helen Bergmann of Godfrey, Rose Mary Reznicek of Chesterfield and Kay F. Herring of Tucson, AZ; and two brothers: Bill Short of East Point, GA and Ronald E. Short of Sparta, NJ.

SHORT, Ruth A. (Darr); b. 16 Feb 1904, near Pacific Union, IL; d. 26 Oct 1996, Carrollton, IL; bu.: Memorial Gardens, Eldred, IL; Resident of Carrollton; M. James R. Short Jr. on 18 Sep 1924 in Jerseyville, IL, he died 10 Dec 1988; Fa.: Robert C. Darr; Mo.: Adeline Flatt; Survived by one daughter: Mrs. Neal (Pat) Gillingham of Carrollton; one son: Roger (wife, Betty) of Carrollton; two grand and two great-grandchildren; three sisters: Mary Hillig, Ethel Schild and Martha Levi, all of Carrollton; one brother: Bill Darr of Bethalto; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by one brother: Howard Darr; and two sisters: Addie King and Myrtle Yungck.

SHORTRIDGE, Ethel; b. 3 Mar 1890, Philadelphia, Cass Co., IL: d. 29 May 1977, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: (not given); Fa.: James Shortridge; Mo.: Ada Lee Bailey; Survived by a niece; Mrs. George (Lee Ella) Moore of Milwaukee, WI; a great niece: Mrs. Deborah Priebe; and three great-great-nieces and nephew: Jennifer, Natalie and Ray Paul Priebe; Preceded by a brother: Ray Shortridge in 1972.

SHORTRIDGE, Harold G.; b. 27 Apr 1933, Philadelphia, IL; d. 17 Dec 1989, Fayetteville, AR; Bu.: Walnut Ridge Cem., Virginia, IL; Air Force Veteran; Resident of Ashland, IL; Fa.: Roscoe Shortridge; Mo.: Marie Daniel; Survived by his mother of Ashland; a sister: Mrs. Jack (Sylvia) King of Fayetteville, AR; and a nephew: Corwin King of Fayetteville, Ar.

SHOUSE, Constance L. (George); b. 10 Dec 1902, Missionfield, IL; d. 12 Jan 1994, Sage Campus, IL; bu.: Spring Hill Mausoleum, Danville, IL; Resident of Danville; M. Henry V. Shouse (date & place not given), he died 6 Apr 1972; Fa.: Henry George; Mo.: Betty Culp; Survived by three sons: Henry V. and Jack H., both of Danville and William R. of Jacksonville; eight grand and 10 great-grandchildren; Preceded by three brothers and two sisters.

SHOUSE, Rowena L. (Moss); b. 8 Nov 1908, Beardstown, IL; d. 15 Mar 1982, Beardstown, IL; bu.: City Cem., Beardstown, IL; M. Charles Russell Shouse on 19 Feb 1924 in Beardstown, IL, he died in 1968; Fa.: George Everett Moss; Mo.: Luemma Douglas; Surviving are one son: Russell F. of Eldridge, IA; two daughters: Mrs. Robert (Phyllis) Smith and Mrs. Jack (Lula) Little, both of Beardstown; 11 grand and 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Mrs. Glenn (Maxine) Strickler of Jacksonville, Mrs. Al (Charlene) Daugherty of Springfield and Mrs. Lloyd (Betty) Fletcher of Brookfield, MO; Preceded in death by a daughter: Dorothy Lee; one sister and one brother.

SHOWALTER, Ida Mae (Douglas); b. 11 Nov 1890, Prentice, IL; d. 8 Jul 1979, Beardstown, IL; bu.: Walnut Ridge Cem., Virginia, IL; resident of Beardstown; M. William Showalter (date & place not given), he died in 1941; Fa.: Nelson Douglas; Mo.: Lenora (maiden not given); Survived by four children: Mrs. Harvey (Dorothy) McGuire and Mrs. Ivan (Betty) Cox of Beardstown, Mrs. Robert (Pauline) Wiseman of franklin Grove and Leo Showalter of Creve Coeur; six grand and 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

SHRIVER, Claudia (Smith); b. 20 Dec 1911, Nebo, IL; d. 4 Mar 1990, Barry, IL; bu.; Nebo Cem., Nebo, IL; Resident of Pittsfield; M. Harold Shriver on 15 Aug 1931, he died in May, 1982; Fa.: Wesley Smith; Mo.: Alta Martin; Survived by a son: Don Shriver of Elburn; a sister: Audrey Moultrie of Barry; a half brother: Sherman Smith; a nephew; and two grandchildren.

SHRIVER, Harold D.; b. 3 Jun 1903, Pittsfield, IL; d. 14 May 1982, Pittsfield, IL: bu.: Nebo Cem., Nebo, IL: M. Claudia Smith on 15 Aug 1931; Fa.: Charles Shriver; Mo.; Alice Landess; Surviving are his wife; one son: Donald, of Elburn, IL; three grandchildren; a niece and a nephew; Preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

SHRUM, Ruth A. (Sherrill); b. 15 Apr 1932, Browning, IL; d. 30 Oct 1981, Springfield, IL: bu.: Browning Cem., Browning, IL; Resident of Springfield; M. (not given); Fa.: Walter Sherrill; Mo.: Bertha Lewis; Survived by two sons: Dennis Reily of Beardstown and David Shrum of Browning; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; one sister: Ellen Smith of Browning; and numerous nieces and nephews; She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.

SHRYOCK, Eugene Leo; b. 24 Mar 1926, Pocahontas, AR; d. 6 Nov 1978, south of Pana, IL: bu.: Ebenezer Cem., Morgan Co., IL; Resident of Jacksonville, IL; M. Pauline Gillis Willems on 22 Nov 1972 in Bowling Green, MO; Fa.: Samuel Shryock; Mo.: Bertha Hardig; Survived by his wife; these children: John of New Orleans, LA, Herman of Aurora, Mrs. Legenia Lack of Brighton and Miss Bonnie Shryock of Dade City, FL; and a stepdaughter: Emma Willems of Ashland; seven grandchildren; and two brothers: Virgil of Olney and Clarence of West Liberty.

SHUE, Clarence; b. 14 Sep 1911, New Canton, IL; d. 19 Feb 1989, Pittsfield, IL: bu.: Samuel Taylor Cem., Rockport, IL; Resident of New Canton, IL; M. Ruth Gay on 23 Dec 1937 in Quincy, IL; Fa.: Charles Shue; Mo.: Clora Godfrey; Survived by his wife; his mother of Pittsfield; two sons: John Shue of Princeton and David Shue of Lorraine; a daughter: Mrs. Connie Allen of Pittsfield; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three step grandchildren; and one step great-grandchild.

SHULER, Elizabeth (Hedrick) Long; b. (not given); d. 27 Aug 1988, Anaheim, CA; bu.: Anaheim, CA; M. (1) Raymond Long (date & place not given), he preceded in death; (2) Del Shuler (date & place not given); Parents: (not given); Survived by her husband; three daughters: Donna Rae Long Thompson, Beth Long Peterson and Sally Long Lambert; and her brother-in-law: Harold Long of Jacksonville; Preceded by a brother: T. J. Hedrick; She was a niece of Mr. & Mrs. Roy Chatburn, with whom she made her home.

SHULL, Catherine (McGuire); b. 27 Nov 1930, Alsey, IL; d. 27 Dec 1996, Galesburg, IL; Bu.: St. Mary's Cem., Alexis, IL; Resident of Alexis since 1956; M. Robert L. Shull on 20 Oct 1951 in Jacksonville, IL; Fa.: Laurence McGuire; Mo.: Ellen Coleman; Survived by her husband; four sons: Bob and Tim, both of Rio, Michael of Alexis and Daris of Galesburg; three daughters: Kathleen Butcher of Alexis, Cindy Line of Oak Run and Karin Shull of Alexis; six grandchildren; two brothers: Leonard McGuire of Winchester and Bernard McGuire of Atascadero, CA; and nieces and nephews; Preceded by six brothers; and one sister.

SHULL, Nellie L. (Cowan); b. 11 Feb 1882, Winchester, IL; d. 5 Jul 1981, Decatur, IL; bu.: City Cem., Winchester, IL; Resident of Moweaqua, IL; M. Arley Shull in 1898 at Winchester, IL, he preceded her in death; Fa.: Richard Cowan; Mo.: Mary (maiden not given); Survivors include three daughters: Mrs. Paul (Elizabeth) Scribber of Moweaqua, Mrs. William (Jesse) Scott of Decatur and Mrs. Clayton (Thelma) Batley of Winchester; and one son: Murl Shull of Los Angeles, CA; four grand, eight great, and 10 great-great-grandchildren; Preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.

SHULL, Roy; b. 12 Nov 1898, Winchester, IL; d. 16 Mar 1978, Springfield, IL: Bu.: Pleasant Plains Cem., Pleasant Plains, IL; Resident of Pleasant Plains; M. Ina (maiden, date & place not given); Fa.: Jesse Shull; Mo.: Sarah Milligan; Survived by his wife; five sons: Thomas D. of Manchester, Robert of Alexis, Thomas L. of Kankakee, Harry E. and Richard D., both of Pleasant Plains; four daughters: Mrs. Maxine Carter of Carrollton, Mrs. Jerry Angel of Petersburg, Mrs. Patsy Wells of Pleasant Plains, Mrs. Donna McGuire of Alexis; two sisters: Miss Lucy Shull and Mrs. Bertha Fleming, both of Quincy; 20 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

SHULL, Thomas Donald; b. 18 Feb 1927, Winchester, I; d. 6 Jul 1989, Jacksonville, IL: bu.: City Cem., Manchester, IL; WWII Veteran; resident of Manchester; m. Marian Faye Strowmatt on 1 Jun 1957 in Roodhouse, IL; Fa.: Leroy Shull; Mo.: Fannie Muriel McCracken; Survived by his wife; one son: Donald Shull of Jacksonville; one brother: Robert Shull of Alexis; three sisters: Donna McGuire of Alexis, Geraldine Angel of Petersburg and Maxine Carter of Carrollton; three half-brothers: Harry Shull and Dick Shull, both of Pleasant Plains and T. L. Shull of Kankakee.

SHULTS, Alva Lee; b. 22 Oct 1936, Bath, IL; d. 4 Sep 1992, Havana, IL; bu.: Kilbourne Cem., Kilbourne, IL; Resident of Kilbourne; Fa.: Robert Clark Shults; Mo.: Martha Marie Hart; Survived by three brothers: Macky of Jacksonville, Clifford of Bloomington and Jenith of Kilbourne; and four sisters: Patsy Williams of Palm Springs, CA, Mary Ellen Smith of Bath, Edith Lynn of Havana and Lavina Kruse of Lewistown; Preceded by four sisters.

SHULTS, Kathleen (Weightman); b. 28 Feb 1912, Chicago, IL; d. 9 Jul 1987, Gary, IN; bu.: Gary, IN; Resident of Gary, IN; M. Rev. Paul H. Shults on 18 Sep 1935 in Chicago, IL, he died 8 Nov 1978; Parents: (not given); Survived by a sister: Beatrice Weightman of Gary; a son: David, with the U.S. Air Force in England; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a friend: Rev. Miriam Hathway who lives with her.

SHULTS, Rev. Paul Harman; b. 14 Nov 1909, Warren, OH; d. 8 Nov 1978, Crown Point, IN; bu.: Calumet Mausoleum, Merrillville, IN; Resident of Gary, IN; formerly of Jacksonville; M. Kathleen Weightman on 18 Sep 1935 in Chicago, IL; Fa.: Rev. Francis M. Shults; Mo.: Ethel Harman; Survived by his wife; a son: David W. Shults, serving with the Air Force in Japan; two grandchildren; and two sisters: Mrs. George (Mary Francis) McHenry of Jacksonville and Mrs. J. C. (Lois) O'Hara of Lancaster, OH.

SHULTS, Ross; b. 7 Jun 1931, Pekin, IL; d. 25 Apr 1989, Pleasant View, IL; Bu.: Vermont Cem.; Resident of Pleasant View; M. Vera Lutz on 24 Oct 1948 in Jacksonville, IL; Fa.: Oscar Shults; Mo.: Nettie Taylor; Survived by his wife; a daughter: Joy Fewkes of Beardstown; five sons: James, Danny and Joshua, all of Rushville, Jerry of macomb and Jeffrey of Versailles; 12 grand and 4 great-grandchildren; a brother: Russell of Pekin; and two sisters: Betty Hallmark and Marlene Hosick, both of Pekin; Preceded by three brothers and a daughter: Ethyl.

SHULTZ, Edward C.; b. 15 Mar 1909, Chicago, IL; d. 1 Jul 1993, Elmhurst, IL; bu.: Assumption Cem., Winfield, IL; Resident of Glen Ellyn, IL since 1956; formerly of Jacksonville, IL; M. Genevieve Hermes (date & place not given); Parents: (not given); Survived by his wife; six children: Samuel (wife, Barbara) of Memphis, TN, Mrs. Dexter (Regina) Baker of Racine, WI, Joseph (wife, Robin) of Wheaton, Susan of Chicago, Edward J. of Knoxville, TN and Mary of Wheaton; and two grandchildren.

SHULTZ, James A.; b. 21 Jul 1918, Hilyard, Macoupin Co., IL; d. 19 May 1996, Beardstown, IL; bu.: Shipman, IL; Resident of Virginia; formerly of Shipman; M. Roberta B. Strunk on 5 Apr 1944 in Bunker Hill, IL, she died 7 Jun 1985; Fa.: Alonzo Shultgz; Mo.: Zona Archer; Survived by a son: Tim Shultz of Custer, KY; a daughter: Mrs. Richard (Beverly) Dambacher of Virginia; a sister: Ruth Haworth of Potosi, MO; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by two sisters: Thelma Bartles and Pauline Scott.

SHULTZ, Olin L.; b. 20 Sep 1922, Newtown, MO; d. 4 Nov 1987, Carrollton, IL; Bu.: Fernwood Cem., Roodhouse, IL; WWII Veteran; Resident of Roodhouse; M. Elayne Nebergall Reynolds on 26 Sep 1967; Fa.: Lewis A. Shultz; Mo.: Amber Warren; Survived by his wife; one son: Richard of Midtown, OH; one daughter: Mrs. Wesley (Carolyn) Smith of Wooster, OH; one stepson: Ronald Reynolds of Pendleton, OR; one stepdaughter: Mrs. Donald (Barbara) Caldwell of Rosemont, PA; a stepmother: Mabel Shultz of Unionville, MO; a stepbrother: George Haudesheldt of Kansas City, Mo; three grandchildren; and one step grandchild; Preceded by a son: James Donald.

SHUMAKER, Della Opal (Harney); b. 21 Nov 1914, near Jacksonville, IL; d. 16 Nov 1993, Auburn, IL; bu.: Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL; Resident of Waverly, IL; M. Gerald Shumaker on 14 Dec 1933 in Jacksonville, IL, he died 21 Dec 1984; Fa.: Leroy Harney; Mo.: Grace Walker; Survived by a son: Robert of Waverly; three daughters: Mrs. John (Julia) Williams and Mrs. Mike (Linda) Mitchell, both of Waverly, and Mrs. Dale (Marilyn) Erwin of Towanda; a brother: Richard Harney of Jacksonville; seven grand and three great-grandchildren; Preceded by a daughter: Shirley Jean; and a sister: Fern McCurdy; Raised by John and Nettie Burmeister.

SHUMAKER, Floyd Donald; b. 1 Oct 1926, Jacksonville, IL; d. 4 Oct 1979, Branson, MO; bu.: City Cem., Winchester, IL; WWII & Korean Army Veteran; Resident of Branson, MO; formerly of Jacksonville; M. Wilma Lashmett on 29 Dec 1950 in Winchester, IL; Fa.: Walter Shumaker; Mo.: Lillie Moss; Survived by his wife; a brother: Gerald of Waverly; and a sister: Mrs. Robert Mawson of Jacksonville; Preceded by a daughter: Donna Jean; and a brother: John.

SHUMAKER, Gerald; b. 27 May 1912, Jacksonville, IL; d. 21 Dec 1984, Springfield, IL: bu.: Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL; Resident of Waverly, IL; M. Opal Harney on 14 Dec 1933; Fa.: Walter A. Shumaker; Mo.: Lillie F. Moss; Survived by his wife; three daughters: Mrs. John (Julia) Williams and Mrs. Mike (Linda) Mitchell, both of Waverly and Mrs. Dale (Marilyn) Erwin of Towanda; one son: Robert of Waverly; and a sister: Mrs. Robert (Gladys) Mawson of Jacksonville; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; Preceded by a daughter and two brothers.

SHUMAKER, John E.; b. 13 May 1908, Morgan Co., IL; d. 12 Jun 1976, Jacksonville, IL: bu.: (not given); Resident of Franklin, IL; M. Ava E. Swaby on 10 Feb 1936; Fa.: Walter A. Shumaker; Mo.: Lillie F. Moss; Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. James Copeland of Parma, OH; a son: J. Edward of Peoria; a sister: Mrs. Robert Mawson of Jacksonville; two brothers: Gerald of Waverly and Don of Branson, MO; and three grandchildren.

SHUMAKER, Lillie F. (Moss); b. 21 Aug 1884, Jacksonville, IL; d. 9 Sep 1977, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL; Resident of the Wesley Chapel community; M. Walter Shumaker on 10 Jan 1906, he died 28 Sep 1949; Fa.: John A. Moss; Mo.: Julia Blimling; Survived by these children: Gerald of Waverly, Mrs. Robert (Gladys) Mawson of Jacksonville and Donald of Branson, MO; six grand and 10 great-grandchildren; Preceded by a son: John; four brothers; a sister; and two granddaughters: Shirley and Donna Shumaker.

SHUMWAY, Ernest; b. 2 Jul 1926, Bradfort, VT; d. 5 Jul 1987, Excelsior Springs, MO; Bu.: City Cem., Rushville, IL; WWII Navy and Air Force Veteran; Resident of Pleasant View, IL; M Audrey P. Armstrong on 6 Sep 1952 in San Angelo, TX; Fa.: Carroll Shumway; Mo.: June Small; Survived by his wife; two sons: David Shumway of Escondido, CA and Brian Shumway of Lemon Grove, CA; two grandchildren; two brothers: Walter Shumway of Phoenix, AZ and Gordon Shumway of Canaan, NH; and a sister: Elaine Then of Dazie, FL.

SHUPE, Lisa Ann; b. 17 Jul 1965, Elizabeth, IL; d. 30 Jan 1979, south of Carrollton in Greene Co., IL; Bu.: Graceland Cem., Albion, IL; resident of Carrollton; Fa.: Harold Shupe; Mo.: Margaret Jean Weber; Survived by her parents; two brothers: David and Todd, both at home; paternal grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Shupe; and maternal grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Lyman Weber, all of Albion, IL.

SHUTT, Opal (Speck); b. 24 Apr 1907, Buxico, MO; d. 10 Aug 1978, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Pleasant Plains Cem., Pleasant Plains, IL; Resident of Jacksonville; M. John H. Shutt on 7 Jun 1927 in Springfield, IL, he preceded in death; Fa.: Rufus Speck; Mo.: Nancy Sikes; Survived by these children: Bill D. Shutt of Ft. Wayne, IN, Mrs. JoAnn Jones of Greenville, NC, Youce R. Robinson, who lived with her mother, John A. Shutt of Hinsdale and Dan W. Shutt of Springfield; and 11 grandchildren; Preceded by a brother: Amos.

SHUTT, William Seymour; b. 14 Nov 1929, Thayer, IL; d. 10 Mar 1976, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Benton, IL area; Resident of Jacksonville; M. Delores Locklar in 1948; Fa.: William R. Shutt; Mo.: Sarah J. Alderson; Survived by his wife; two daughters: Sarah Lynn Schickedanz of Springfield and Gretchen Ann Shutt of Jacksonville.

SHIVELY, Beulah Retha (Olroyd); b. (not given), Literberry, IL, she was 75 years of age at death; d. Feb. 1976; Bu.: Decatur, IL; M. (not given); Fa.: Albert Olroyd; Mo.: (not given); Survived by two brothers: Loyce and Burton Olroyd; and two sisters: Mrs. S. W. (June) Dinwiddie and Mrs. Grace Murgatroyd, both of Jacksonville.

SIBERT, Clifford William; b. 17 Dec 1904, Jacksonville, IL; d. 26 Sep 1996, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville, IL: M. Dorothy Grogan on 20 Aug 1932; Fa.: Fred W. Sibert; Mo.: Minnie E. Holmes; Survived by his wife; several nieces and nephews; Preceded by two brothers: Earl and Lawrence Sibert; and two sisters: Edith Morris and Mary Anetta Knap.

SIBERT, Eldridge A.; b. 18 Jan 1893, Morgan Co., IL: d. 17 Nov 1981, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL: WWI Army Veteran; M. Evalena Martin (date & place not given), she died 10 Feb 1975; Fa.: Ernest Sibert; Mo.: Marcia Anthony; Survived by two children: Lowell A. Sibert of Rockford and Rosalie Sibert Reynolds of Sycamore; five grandchildren; a sister: Ernestine Williamson of Madison, WI; Preceded by a son: Merle; and three sisters: Irma and Hildegarde Sibert and Eylla Carter.

SIBERT, Lawrence D.; b. 27 Sep 1891, Jacksonville, IL; d. 4 Sep 1979, Jacksonville, IL: Bu.: Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL; M. Jessie I. Duncan on 2 Apr 1913, she died in 1972; Fa.: Fred W. Sibert; Mo.: Minnie E. Holmes; Survived by a son: Robert F. Sibert of Jacksonville; three granddaughters: Mrs. Barbara Cannon of Murphysboro, Martha Sibert of Salem, VA and Katherine Meyer of Murphysboro; a grandson: Robert L. Sibert of Jacksonville; a great-granddaughter: Amber Cannon of Murphysboro; and a brother: Clifford Sibert of Jacksonville; Preceded by one brother and two sisters.

SIBLEY, Bird (Blimling); b. 6 Jun 1893; d. 18 May 1977, Shelbyville, IN; Bu.: Murrayville Cem., Murrayville, IL; resident of Columbus, IN; formerly of Murrayville, IL; M. Ralph Sibley on 4 Oct 1920 in Jacksonville, IL, he died in Sept. 1967; Fa.: John Blimling; Mo.: (not given); Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Margaret Burke of Detroit, MI; two sisters: Mrs. Amy Rook of Belleville and Mrs. Pearl Johnson of Farmington, MO; a brother: Dale Blimling of North Liberty, IN; one grandchild and four great-grandchildren; Preceded by two sisters and four brothers.

SICHLAU, Gertrude (Penny); b. 29 Oct 1902, Sydney, Nova Scotia; d. 6 Oct 1992, Beardstown, IL; Bu.: Greenwood Memorial Park, near Millville, NJ; Resident of Beardstown, IL; formerly of Vineland, NJ; M. Harry Sichlau on 22 Jun 1928 in Brooklyn, NY, he died in Sept. 1973; Fa.: James Penny; Mo.; Jane Frances Bennett; Survived by one son: James of Rochester; four grand and four great-grandchildren; Preceded by four brothers and two sisters.

SIDEBOTTOM, Hazel M. (Bell); b. 25 Feb 1898, Cass Co., IL; d. 8 Aug 1982, Beardstown, IL; Bu.: Walnut Ridge Cem., Virginia, IL; resident of Virginia, IL; M. Frank Sidebottom (date & place not given), he died in 1960; Fa.: Albert Bell; Mo.: Euphenia Cunningham; Surviving are four children: Mrs. Carrie Mae Reynolds of Virginia, Mrs. Neva McTucker of Barry, Lewis Sidebottom of Los Angeles, CA and James Sidebottom of Virginia; six grandchildren and two sisters: Mrs. Lorene Jokisch of Virginia and Mrs. Carrie Keswick of Phoenix, AZ; Preceded in death by two brothers.

SIDES, Waneta F. (Woods); b. 5 Jul 1935, Scottville, IL; d. 8 Feb 1995, Chambersburg, IL; Bu.: Panther Creek Cem., Scottville, IL; Resident of Chambersburg; formerly of the Scottville area; M. (not given); Fa.: Clarence Woods; Mo.: Lola Marie Hart; Survived by one son: Raymond Wood of Bumpus Mills, TN; two daughters: Tricia Graves of Chambersburg and Alberta Eyer of Newport News, VA; four brothers: Robert Woods of Carlinville, Paul Woods of Modesto, Archie Woods of Scottville and Richard Woods of Palmyra; one sister: Gladys Meisenheimer; 13 grand and 14 great-grandchildren.

SIDWELL, Charles W.; b. 28 Apr 1906, MO; d. 14 Apr 1982, Pittsfield, IL: Bu.; Pittsfield West Cem., Pittsfield, IL; Resident of Pearl, IL; M. Lelia Sorrels (date & place not given), she died in 1979; Fa.: William Sidwell; Mo.: Fannie White; Survivors include one daughter: Charlene Clendenny of Pearl; two sons: Harlan Sidwell of Pearl and Leland Sidwell of Bunker Hill; 17 grand and 20 great-grandchildren; and one sister: Floy Patrick of Louisiana, MO.

SIDWELL, Eloise F. (McClintock); b. 1 Jun 1906, Pike Co., IL; d. 3 Oct 1979, Barry, IL; Bu.: West Cem., Pittsfield, IL: Resident of Pittsfield; M. Ronald Sidwell in Aug. 1929 at Alton, IL, he died in 1969; Fa.: Arthur McClintock; Mo.: Grace James; Survived by two sons: Robert of Washington, DC and James of Hartland, WI; five grandchildren; two brothers and four sisters: Arthur McClintock and Thelma Brokaw, both of Pleasant Hill, Melburn McClintock, Vivian Fish, Mildred Willard and Dale Claus, all of Pittsfield; Preceded by one brother and one sister.

SIDWELL, Mary Jo (Doyle); b. 8 Sep 1928; d. 4 Dec 1994, Pittsfield, IL; Bu.: Hess Cem., Pearl, IL; M. Harlan L. Sidwell on 26 Mar 1955 in Pittsfield, IL; FA.: Roy Doyle; Mo.: Nellie Orrill; Survived by her husband; a son: Jeff Sidwell of Pearl; two daughters: Joyce Piper of Pittsfield and Janice Elaine Swartz of Pittsfield; eight grandchildren; and a cousin: Gloria Mae Darnell of CO.

SIDWELL, Otto L.; b. 7 Feb 1909, Calhoun Co., IL; d. 7 Jan 1983, Pittsfield, IL: Bu.: Crescent Heights Cem.; Resident of rural Pittsfield; M. Edith Heying on 9 Apr 1949 in Pittsfield, IL; Fa.: Abraham L. Sidwell; Mo.: Melvina Neese; Surviving are his wife; a son: Richard of Pittsfield; two daughters: Connie Sidwell and Mrs. George (Sharon) Ehrheart, both of Pittsfield; a brother: William Sidwell of Louisiana, MO; a sister: Mrs. Hettie Watts of Nebo; and two grandchildren.

SIDWELL, Viola Pearl (Mibbs); b. 8 Mar 1917, Mason Co., IL; d. 2 Dec 1976, Urbana, IL; Bu.: Bethel Cem., Chandlerville, IL; resident of Urbana, IL; M. Jessie Sidwell on 14 Mar 1938; Fa.: Loran Mibbs; Mo.: Sylvia Gunterman; Survived by her husband; three daughters: Imogene Eilers of Chandlerville, Bessie Oest of Havana and Dessie Forsyth of Forest City; two sisters: Robertine Shoemaker of Chandlerville and Ruby Lascelles of Bath; a brother: Delbert Mibbs of Hennepin and six grandchildren; Two brothers, two sisters and a grandchild preceded in death.

SIEBENMANN, Maggie K. (Hagen); b. 20 Apr 1894, Crawford Co., KS; d. 4 Aug 1978, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: East Cem., Jacksonville, IL; M. Albert g. Siebenmann on 14 Feb 1914 in Jacksonville, he died 14 Sep 1959; Fa.: Herman Barden Hagen; Mo.: (not given); Survived by two daughters: Mayme Torbeck of Jacksonville and Linda Martin of Chicago; three sons: Edward Siebenmann of Jacksonville, Otto Siebenmann of Chicago and Walter Siebenmann of Crete; six grand and three great-grandchildren; Preceded by two brothers and a sister.

SIEBENMANN, Mair (Phillips); b. 14 Jun 1927, Aberdale, South Wales; d. 28 Nov 1986, Springfield, IL: bu.: (not given); Resident of Jacksonville; M. Edward Siebenmann on 5 Feb 1946 in London, England; Fa.: David Richard Phillips; Mo.: Lillie Evans; Survived by her husband; one daughter: Mrs. Gary (Deborah) Smock of Murrayville; one brother: Richard Phillips of Vancouver, Canada; and three grandchildren: Kristy, Justin and Lindsey; Preceded by one sister and one brother.

SIEBENMANN, Otto; b. 12 May 1915; d. 26 Dec 1985, Chicago, IL: bu.: Chicago, IL; Resident of Chicago; formerly of Jacksonville, IL; M. Ella Shore (date & place not given); Fa.: Albert Siebenmann; Mo.: Maggie Bardenhagen; Survived by his wife; a stepson: Leonard Shore of Washington; two brothers: Walber Siebenmann of Beecher and Ed Siebenmann of Jacksonville; and two sisters: Mrs. Christ (Linda) Martin of Chicago and Mamie Torbeck of Jacksonville.

SIEBERT, Minnie O. (Wheeler); b. 19 Dec 1894, Brown Co., IL; d. 21 Feb 1976, Quincy, IL; Bu.: McCord Cem., Perry, IL; a former resident of Perry; M. James Siebert on 13 Mar 1918 in Pittsfield, IL, he died 15 Jul 1951; Fa.: Alonzo Wheeler; Mo.: Lucinda Hall; Survived by a son: Don Siebert of Quincy; and one granddaughter: Diane of Quincy.

SIEBER, Alta (Kweebaugh); b. 14 Apr 1905, Delaware, OH; d. 4 May 1989, Rushville, IL; bu.: East Cem., Jacksonville, IL; resident of Beardstown; formerly of Meredosia, IL; M. Gerhardt Sieber on 29 Jan 1943 in Wickenburg, AZ, he died 9 Jan 1978; Fa.: Allen Kweebaugh; Mo.: Bertha Swain; Survived by a granddaughter: Debbie Lewis of Gallion, OH; Preceded by a son and a grandson.

SIEBER, Charlotte E.; b. 9 Mar 1894, Jacksonville, IL; d. 17 Oct 1986, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville, IL; Fa.: Gus A. Sieber; Mo.: Lillian Cannon; She was the last of her immediate family, having been preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister.

SIEBER, Dr. Edward H.; b. 19 Feb 1912, Jacksonville, IL; d. 5 Dec 1991, Springfield, IL: Bu.: (not given); Resident of Carlinville, IL; formerly of Dearborn, MI; M. Arlene Oates on 3 Feb 1940 in Little Rock, AR; Fa.: Emil Albert Sieber; Mo.: Mary Ann Jackson; Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mary Ann Pollett and Jane Sieber, both of Carlinville; two grand and two great-grandchildren; one nephew; and one cousin; Preceded by one brother.

SIEBER, Elbert Joseph; b. 27 Feb 1909, Jacksonville, IL; d. 30 Nov 1988, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: (cremated); M. (not given); Fa.: Albert Sieber; Mo.: Mary Ann Jackson; Survived by a son: Neil Albert Sieber of Great Falls, VA; and a brother: Edward Harry Sieber of Carlinville.

SIEBER, Gebhardt Edward; b. 21 May 1905, Jacksonville, IL; d. 9 Jan 1978, Chambersburg, IL; Bu.: (cremated); WWII Army Veteran; resident of Chambersburg; formerly of Meredosia; M. Alta May Kweebaugh on 20 Jan 1943 in Wickenburg, AZ; Fa.: Edward Sieber; Mo.: Lillian DeOrnellas; Survived by his wife; and three sisters: Bernice Chenoweth of Salt Lake City, UT, Kathryn Maes of Jacksonville and Louise Ward, also of Jacksonville.

SIEBER, Jane L. (Cooper); b. 11 Apr 1903, Morgan Co., IL; d. 31 Jan 1976, Jacksonville, IL: Bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville, IL; M. Dewey L. Sieber on 20 Sep 1928 in Winchester, IL, he died in 1972; Fa.: Drue M. Cooper; Mo.: Augusta Frelix; Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Virgil (Lucille) Hayes of Jacksonville; two sisters: Mrs. Edgar (Mary) Gotschall and Mrs. Noel (Jimmie) Boston, both of Jacksonville; three brothers: Edgar Cooper of Dennison, TX, Harold Cooper of St. Louis, MO and Clarence Cooper of Boulder City, NV; two granddaughters: Mrs. Suzanne Byus of Woodson and Mrs. Judith Beckman of Jacksonville; and five great-grandchildren; Preceded by a sister and two brothers.

SIEGEL, Darrell D.; b. 22 Jul 1941, Elmwood, IL; d. 19 Apr 1992, Rushville, IL; Bu.: St. Mary's Cem., Peoria, IL; Vietnam War Army Veteran; Resident of Rushville; M. Karen Humphrey on 27 Apr 1968 in Peoria, IL; Fa.: Frank Siegel; Mo.: Nellie Elizabeth Penn; Survived by his wife; two sons: Troy and Greg, both at home; two daughters: Deanna Snurr of Friona, TX and Tracy Siegel, at home; two brothers: Edward of Manato and Robert of Farmington; and four sisters: Pearl Bingear of Elmwood, Marie Pillischafskie of Peoria and twins, Veva Windish and Vivian Moody, both of Brimfield; Preceded by two brothers: Elwood and Henry.

SIEGFRIED, C. P. "Sig"; b. 15 Jul 1897, Jacksonville, I; d. 18 Oct 1978, Danville, IL; Bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville, IL; WWII Army Veteran & Marine Veteran; M. Hazel Busby on 15 Mar 1919; Fa.: George Siegfried; Mo.: Henrietta Phillips; Survived by his wife; one daughter: Ruth Jean, wife of Edward Cisne of Jacksonville; and three grandchildren: Mrs. Sally Boone of Charlotte, NC, James of Jacksonville and Jeff, in the Army in Germany; and three great-grandchildren.

SIEGFRIED, Hazel (Busby); b. 26 Nov 1899, Jacksonville, IL; d. 17 Oct 1989, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville, IL; M. Clarence P. Siegfried on 15 Mar 1919, he died 18 Oct 1919; Fa.: Horace Busby; Mo.: Laura Fanning; Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Edwin (Ruth Jean) Cisne of Jacksonville; three grandchildren: Sally Boone, James Cisne and Jeff Cisne; and six great-grandchildren.

SIEKMANN, Ellen (McKinnell); b. 7 Dec 1894, Beardstown, IL; d. 3 Nov 1979, Gainesville, FL; Bu.; Oak Grove Cem., near Beardstown, IL; Resident of Atlanta, GA; formerly of Beardstown; M. Robert John Siekmann (date & place not given), he died in 1927; Fa.: Fred McKinnell; Mo.: Jessie Heinz; Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Eleanor Wallace of Gainesville, FL and Mrs. Roberta Jackson of Atlanta, Ga; a brother: William Parks McKinnell of Springfield, MO; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

SIEMER, A. J. "Ollie"; b. 25 Mar 1910, Alton, IL; d. 5 Oct 1990, Carrollton, IL; Bu.: St. John's Catholic Cem., Carrollton, IL; resident of Carrollton; M. Wanda Gibson on 24 Jun 1931 in Alton, IL; Fa.: Herman Siemer; Mo.: Elizabeth Held; Survived by his wife; two daughters: Cheryl Price of Mount Olive and Kay Lake of Fairfield, OH; two sons: Ronald of Yellow Springs, OH and Jerry of Overland Park, KS; 14 grand and two great-grandchildren; one sister: Angeline Innis of Madison, WI; and one brother: Fred of Alton; Preceded by one sister: Rose Campbell; and two brothers: Ed and Leo.

SIEMER, Bernard "Barney"; b. 15 Jun 1900, Greene Co., IL; d. 1 Jun 1979, Carrollton, IL; Bu.: St. John's Cem., Carrollton, IL; Resident of Carrollton; M. Myrtle allen on 17 Apr 1934 in Carrollton, IL; Fa.: Tobias Siemer; Mo.: Margaret Rawe; Survived by his wife; one daughter: Mrs. William (Carolyn) White of Spanish Lake, MO; four grand and two great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Mrs. Ella Batty of Carrollton and Mrs. Anna March of Freeport.

SIEMER, Catherine Jordan (MacAnarney); b. : (not given), she was 59 years of age at death; d. 13 Nov 1979, St. Louis, MO, Bu.: Carrollton, IL; Resident of Alton; M. Henry G. Siemer (date & place not given); Fa.: Edward MacAnarney; Mo.: Gertrude (maiden not given); Survived by her husband; five children; three grandchildren; these brothers and sisters: Edward and Margaret Kleiss, both of Tuscola, Leonard of Chicago, Margaret Shadid of Belleville, Gertrude Sanderson of MA and Pauline of CT.

SIEMER, Lola (Wood); b. 24 May 1893, Carrollton, IL; d. 13 Jul 1989, Carrollton, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Carrollton, IL; M. Frank Siemer on 1919 in Carrollton, IL, he died 1 Mar 1974; Fa.: Paul Wood; Mo.: Alice Bradley; The last surviving member of her family, she was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.

SIEMER, Myrtle Marie (Allen); b. 10 Jul 1904, Pike Co., IL; d. 17 Jan 1988, Spanish Lake, MO; Bu.: St. John's Cem., Carrollton, IL; resident of Spanish Lake, MO; formerly of Carrollton; M. Barney Siemer on 17 Apr 1934 in Carrollton, IL, he died 1 Jun 1979; Fa.: Jefferson Allen; Mo.: Enolah McDaniels; Survived by a daughter: Mrs. William E. (Carolyn) White of St. Louis, MO; three grand and eight great-grandchildren; Preceded by a son: Roy Otis; a daughter: Nancy Forester; and one grandson.

SIEMER, Margaret (Cunningham); b. 2 Jan 1890, Greene Co., IL: d. 13 Jul 1978, Carrollton, IL; Bu.: St. John's Cem., Carrollton, IL; Resident of Carrollton; formerly of Kane; M. Henry Siemer on 17 Sep 1913, he preceded in death; Fa.: George R. Cunningham; Mo.: Emma Kahler; Survived by two children: Mrs. Virginia Settles of White Hall and Henry Jr. of Alton; nine grand and five great-grandchildren; and a sister: Theresa Cornin of Carrollton; Preceded by two brothers and two sisters.

SIEMERS, Herman H.; b. 21 Apr 1898, Ackley, IA; d. 14 Jan 1994, LaGrange, IL; Bu.: (not given); Resident of Lombard; formerly of Jacksonville; M. Reba June O'Dell (date & place not given), she preceded in death; Fa.: Herman L. Siemers; Mo.: Gretchen Zwagerman; Survived by one daughter: Gretchen (husband, John) Horsch of Lombard; two grandchildren; and many other relatives.

SIEPKER, Eric P.; b. 7 Dec 1954, Quincy, IL; d. 7 Aug 1993, St. Louis, MO; Bu.: West Cem., Pittsfield, IL; Resident of Pittsfield; M. Gay Benson on 25 Aug 1979 in Pittsfield, IL: Fa.: Albert G. Siepker Jr.; Mo.: Eileen Kinner; Survived by his wife; a daughter: Shaylon; his parents; four brothers: John of Quincy, David of Branson, MO, Patrick of Quincy and Todd of Quincy; and two sisters: Mary Kemner of Quincy and Kris Hessling of Quincy; Preceded by his grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Kinner and Mr. & Mrs. A. G. Siepker Sr.

SIEVERS, Albert H. "Dodie"; b. 16 Sep 1907, Meppen, IL; d. 10 Mar 1990, Jerseyville, IL; Bu.: St. Norbert's Cem., Hardin, IL; Resident of Hardin; M. Isabelle Klaas on 31 Mar 1937 in Meppen, IL; Fa.: John Bernard Sievers; Mo.: Catherine Pluester; Survived by his wife; a daughter: Barbara Devine of Jacksonville; two grandsons; two great-granddaughters; four brothers: Ferdinand of Batchtown, Bernard and Joseph of Hardin and Henry of Meppen; and a sister: Faye Tepen of Rockbridge; Preceded by five brothers and a sister.

SIEVERS, Glenn L.; b. 3 Oct 1911, near Scribner, NE; d. 18 Aug 1995, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Gillham Cem., near Winchester, IL; Resident of Jacksonville; WWII Army Veteran; M. Emily Miriam McCullough on 28 Dec 1944 in Springfield, IL; Fa.: Edward Sievers; Mo.: Eva Head; Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Charles (Ruth) Powell of Winchester and Mary Ann Sievers of Springfield; and two grandsons; Preceded by one brother: Paul.

SIEVERS, Velma; b. 24 Feb 1915; d. 14 May 1994, Miller, SC; Bu.; Miller, SD; M. Paul Sievers in March 1937, he preceded in death; Parents: (not given); Survived by a son: Terry (wife, Pam); two grandchildren; and a brother-in-law: Glenn L. Sievers of Jacksonville; Preceded by an infant daughter: Paulette.

SIEVING, Margaret (Ebbesen); b. 17 Mar 1912, Carbon Cliff, IL; d. 12 Jun 1990, Beardstown, IL; Bu.: St. John's Lutheran Cem., near Beardstown, IL; Resident of Beardstown; M. Edwin Sieving on 12 Mar 1938 in Carbon Cliff, IL, he died in Jan. 1976; Fa.: Ernest Ebbesen; Mo.: Caroline Ahrendsen; Survived by a daughter: Joyce Dotzert of rural Beardstown; a son: Dale Sieving of rural Chandlerville; five grandchildren; two brothers: Herman Ebbesen of East Moline and Carl Ebbesen of Petaluma, CA; and two sisters: Bertha Beytes of Tequesta, FL and Anne Schmidt of East Moline; Preceded by two brothers.

SIEVING, Wilbert Alvin "Bill"; b. 5 Mar 1908, Chapin, IL; d. 24 May 1989, Decatur, IL; Bu.: Mansfield Cem.; Resident of Farmer City; formerly of Mansfield, IL; M. Dora Elizabeth Strawn on 10 May 1942 in Dana, IL, she died 18 Oct 1979; Fa.: Rev. John Herman Friedrick Sieving; Mo.: Mary Thress; Survived by three sons: James Herman Sieving of Hudson, the Rev. Fred Lee Sieving of Cissna Park and Mark Edward Sieving of Champaign; two daughters: Mary Victoria Hammer and Joan Evelyn Alder of Decatur; 12 grandchildren; one brother: The Rev. Herman E. Sieving of Hopkins, MN; and one sister: Erma Hoffmeyer of Beecher; Preceded by four brothers and two sisters.

SIGLER, Myrtle (Atwood); b. 14 Aug 1890, Pike Co., IL; d. 9 Oct 1990, Pittsfield, IL: Bu.: West Cem., Pittsfield, IL; resident of Pittsfield; M. Coy Sigler on 25 Feb 1910 in Pittsfield, IL, he died in Aug. 1958; Fa.: James Atwood; Mo.; Mary Baker; Survived by four daughters: Mary Wolfe and Lois Chalcraft, both of Romulus, MI, Mazie Hall of Pittsfield and Jeanie Alexander of Humboldt, KS; five grand, 18 great-grand and nine great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Nellye Goodin and Carmen Gooud, both of Pittsfield; Preceded by one son; four brothers; and one sister.

SIGLER, Russell; b. 30 May 1912, Pike Co., IL; d. 3 Jul 1990, Quincy, IL; bu.: West Cem., Pittsfield, IL; Resident of Pittsfield; M. Violet Wagner on 2 Jun 1934 in Pike Co., IL, she died in 1972; Fa.: Coy Sigler; Mo.: Myrtle Atwood; Survived by his mother of Pittsfield; a daughter: Shirley Jobe of Pittsfield; six grand and seven great-grandchildren; and four sisters: Mary Wolfe and Lois Chalcraft, both of Romulus, MI, Mazie Hall of Pittsfield and Doris Alexander of Humboldt, KS.

SIKES, Helen (Hueber); b. 29 Apr 1896, near Farmersville, IL; d. 24 Jul 1985, Springfield, IL; Bu.: Girard Cem., Girard, IL; Resident of Virden; formerly of Jacksonville; M. Samuel Clay Sikes (date & place not given); Fa.: William Hueber; Mo.: Anna Dohm; No survivors listed in newspaper.

SILBERMAN, Marvin; b. 21 Mar 1931, East St. Louis, IL; d. 19 Feb 1989, St. Louis, MO; bu.: B'nai Amoona Cem., St. Louis, MO; Resident of St. Louis, MO; M. Marlene Izenstein on 18 Oct 1953 in St. Louis, MO; Parents: (not given); Survived by his wife; five daughters: Mrs. Bob (Harriet) Beard of Jacksonville, and Audrey, Mimi, Leah and Stephanie Silberman, all of St. Louis; and two grandchildren: Lindsay and Alex Beard.

SILKWOOD, Glenn Everett; b. 5 Oct 1912, Calhoun Co., IL; d. 4 Feb 1979, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: White Hall Cem., White Hall, IL; Resident of White Hall; M. Esther L. McLeese on 5 Oct 1944 in Alton, IL; Fa.: Frank Silkwood; Mo.: Mandy Green; Survived by his wife; these children: Mrs. Donald (Rosa Jane) Whitly of St. Charles, MO, Frank of Cottage Hill and Mrs. Cordell (Beverly Jean) Taylor of Oklahoma City, OK; two stepchildren: Naomi Allen of rural Roodhouse and Paul McPherson of Granite City; 21 grand and five great-grandchildren; these sisters: Laverne Richardson of West Monroe, LA, Jessie Marks of Hot Springs, AR, Ethel Henry of LaGrange, MO, and Alice Whiegand of Quincy; a half-brother: William Roberts of LaGrange, MO; Preceded by one grandchild and two brothers.

SILKWOOD, Helen (Beasley); b. 11 Dec 1907, Hillview, IL; d. 1 Aug 1984, Pearl, IL; bu.: Green Pond Cem., Pearl, IL; M. Lee Silkwood on 14 Apr 1928 in Bowling Green, MO; Fa.: Jesse Beasley; Mo.: Lottie McClinning; Survived by her husband; one sister: Etta Ottwell of Pearl; and two brothers: Leo Beasley of Pearl and Paul Beasley of Pittsfield.

SILKWOOD, Samuel Lee; b. 30 Jun 1905, Pearl, IL; d. 28 Dec 1986, Edwardsville, IL; Bu.: Green Pond Cem., Pearl, IL: Resident of Pearl, IL; M. Helen Beasley on 14 Apr 1928 in Bowling Green, MO, she died 1 Aug 1984; Fa.: William C. Silkwood; Mo.: Margaret Hall; Survived by a sister: Jewel Schmidt of Georgetown, FL; and several nieces and nephews.

SILSBY, Lloyd; b. 21 Jul 1922, Lomax, IL; d. 13 Nov 1987, Jacksonville, IL: Bu.: City Cem., Beardstown, IL; M. Martha Allen on 6 May 1940 in Augusta, IL, she died in Oct. 1979; Fa.: Charles Silsby; Mo.: Martha Greenstreet; Survived by two sons: Wayne of Beardstown and Lloyd Jr. of Auburn; one daughter: Mrs. Anna Hollenback of Lancaster, WI; eight grand and three great-grandchildren; Preceded by one brother and two sisters.

SILSBY, Martha (Platt); b. 21 Apr 1911, Brooklyn, IL; d. 31 Oct 1979, Beardstown, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Beardstown, IL; M. Lloyd Silsby Sr. (date & place not given); Fa.: Thomas Platt; Mo.: Anna Mae Brooks; Survived by her husband; three sons: Lloyd Jr. and Wayne, both of Beardstown, and Charles Allen of Scales Mound; a daughter: Anna Hollenback of Jacksonville; a sister: Mrs. Hazel Breeden of Rushville; 10 grand and two great-grandchildren.

SILTMAN, Esther A.; b. 5 May 1906, Bath, IL; d. 7 Jul 1982, Springfield, IL: Bu.: Fairview Cem.; Resident of Springfield; Fa.: August H. Siltman; Mo.: Fannie M. Horner; Surviving are two sisters: Gertrude Finch of Chandlerville and Verna Butts of Titusville, FL; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded in death by six brothers and four sisters.

SILTMAN, Franklin G.; b. 17 Jul 1901, Mason Co., IL; d. 17 Dec 1979, Jacksonville, IL: bu.: Bethel Cem., Mason Co., IL; Resident of Chandlerville, IL: M. Mary Friend on 20 Nov 1926, Jacksonville, IL; Fa.: August H. Siltman; Mo.: Fannie Horner; Survived by his wife; two sons: Edward Siltman of Roseville and Waldron Siltman of Hillsboro; three sisters: Mrs. Raymond (Gertrude) Finch of Chandlerville, Miss Esther Siltman of Springfield and Mrs. Harold (Verna) Butt of Titusville, FL; five grand and three great-grandchildren; Preceded by six brothers and three sisters.

SILTMAN, George H.; b. 10 Feb 1917, Sadora, IL; d. 22 Apr 1996, Quincy, IL; bu.: Bethel Cem., Chandlerville, IL; WWII Army Veteran; Resident of Quincy Veterans Home; formerly of Mt. Sterling, IL; Fa.: George H. Stiltman; Mo.: Emma Barrett; Survived by one brother: August Siltman of the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy; one sister: Mrs. Karl (Rosemary) Arundale of Havana; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by five brothers: Vernon, Charles, Raymond, Floyd and Paul; and four sisters: Verna, Betty Jane and Helen Siltman and Violet Henricks.

SILTMAN, Helen M.; b. 28 Dec 1914, Mason Co., IL; d. 15 Jun 1981, Beardstown, IL; bu.: Bethel Cem., Mason Co., IL; Resident of Mt. Sterling, IL; Fa.: George H. Siltman; Mo.: Emma J. Barrett; Survivors include two brothers: George of Mt. Sterling and August of Springfield; two sisters: Mrs. Violet Reagor of Jacksonville and Mrs. Carl (Rosemary) Arundale of Havana; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and a sister.

SILVER, John David; b. 29 Mar 1924, Philo, IL; d. 3 Aug 1991, Peoria, IL; bu.: (cremated); Resident of Peoria; M. Jean Paxson Drury on 31 May 1947 in Alexander, IL; Fa.: Wallace Silver; Mo.: Grace (maiden not given); Survived by his wife; four sons: Jeffrey, Charles and James, all of Peoria, and Michael of Belmont, MS; one brother: Duane of Philo; one sister: June Gault of Bloomington; and four grandchildren; Preceded by one son: Daniel.

SILVERNAIL, Lucille F. (Marmon); b. 14 Oct 1902, White Hall, IL; d. 8 May 1986, St. Louis, MO; bu.: Fernwood Cem., Roodhouse, IL; Resident of St. Louis, MO; formerly of Roodhouse, IL; M. Elmer Silvernail on 20 Sep 1928 in Pekin, IL, he died 24 Feb 1968; Fa.: James W. Marmon; Mo.: Charlotte Kelly; Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Patricia Spencer of St. Louis and Mrs. H. Thomas (Sue Carol) Frey of Springfield, VA; two grandsons: Robert McKinley Frey of Dallas, TX and John Thomas Frey of Springfield, VA; and one sister: Genese Strickland of Flagstaff, AZ; Preceded by one brother and one sister.

SILVERS, Kathryn P. (Fortson); b. 1 Mar 1914, Heath, KY; d. 5 Nov 1992, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL; M. Paul E. Silvers (date & place not given), he died 4 Jul 1976; Fa.: Edward E. Fortson; Mo.: Fannie Morton; Survived by one daughter: Paula K. Graham of Jacksonville; one granddaughter; one sister: Ruth Ranson of Jacksonville; and one nephew; Preceded by one sister: Imogene Furlong.

SIM, Eleanor Jane (Green); b. 14 Nov 1912, Jacksonville, IL; d. 27 Mar 1989, Sun City, AZ; bu.: (cremated) Sun City, AZ; Resident of Sun City; M. Wright Sim in 1936; Fa.: James Green; Mo.: Isabelle (maiden not given); Survived by her husband of Sun City, AZ; a son: Ronald Sim of Seattle, WA; a daughter: Mrs. John (Beverly) Piccitto of Surrey, England; and two grandchildren; Preceded by four brothers: James Jr., Harold, Robert and Merle; and three sisters: Virginia Green, Dorothy Schroeder and Cozy Artman.

SIMISTER, Robert L.; b. 1 Oct 1932, Oneida, NY; d. 11 Dec 1992, Carrollton, IL; bu.: (not given); Korean War Veteran; Resident of Carrollton; M. (not given); Fa.: Cyril Simister; Mo.: Marion (maiden not given); Survived by one daughter: Mernie Simister of Kentwood, MI.

SIMMERMAKER, Frank D.; b. 1 Sep 1903, Plainview, Il; d. 29 Mar 1992, Alton, IL; bu.: Shipman Cem., Shipman, IL; Resident of Shipman; M. Thelma Newby on 12 Mar 1929 in Carlinville, IL; Fa.: Charles Edward Simmermaker; Mo.: Katherine Patterson; Survived by his wife; a daughter: Frances Krause of Shipman; a son: Loren of Jacksonville; seven grand and seven great-grandchildren.

SIMMERMAN, Kit C.; b. 24 Jul 1924, Mountain View, AR; d. 21 Jun 1991, Jacksonville, IL: Bu.: Griggsville Cem., Griggsville, IL; Resident of Griggsville; M. Cora B. Myer on 17 Sep 1947 in Mountain View, AR; Fa.: Edward Simmerman; Mo.: Sarah Green; Survived by his wife; three daughters: Tonya Joyce Cain of Jacksonville, Mrs. Ronnie (Brenda) Martin of Pittsfield and Mrs. Mathew (Michelle) Dennison of Jacksonville; one son: Garry K. Simmerman of Baylis; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters: Mrs. Lee (Minnie) Sears of Mountain View, AR and Mary Alice Mason of Wichita, KS; five brothers: Charles of Centralia, MO, Bill of Batesville, AR, Pete and Lincoln, both of Mountain View, AR and Lyndon of Mountain Home, AR; Preceded by two infant sisters and one brother: Woodrow Simmerman.

SIMMLER, Marguerite "Peg" (Boyd); b. 10 Jan 1901, Swayzee, IN; d. 14 Apr 1987, Rushville, IL: Bu.: Ottawa Ave. Cem., Ottawa, IL; Resident of Rushville; M. Paul E. Simmler on 19 Nov 1922 in Chicago, IL, he died 27 Jun 1980; Fa.: George Boyd; Mo.: Ethel (maiden not given); Survived by one son: Robert of Springfield; Preceded by one sister.

SIMMONS, Bertha Mae (Thady); b. 27 May 1899, Murrayville, IL; d. 28 Jul 1988, White Hall, IL; Bu.: Fernwood Cem., Roodhouse, IL; Resident of Roodhouse; M. Ernest L. Simmons on 27 Aug 1922, he died 5 Dec 1960; Fa.: William Thady; Mo.: Ellen Marsh; Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Robert (Doris) Gehrig and Mrs. Gordon (Margaret) McClenning, both of Roodhouse; six grand and 8 great-grandchildren; Preceded by six sisters: Stella Thady, Mildred Blakeman, Claira Miller, Mabel Sorrells, Elizabeth Scroggins and Mamie Thady.

SIMMONS, Blanche; b. 30 Nov 1893, Jacksonville, IL; d. 26 Sep 1981, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Manchester Cem., Manchester, IL; Resident of Jacksonville; M. Fred M. Simmons on 2 Aug 1914 in Roodhouse, IL; Parents: (not given); Surviving are her husband; a son: Fred M. Simmons of Jacksonville; a daughter: Mrs. Mary J. Sitton of Springfield; three grand and three great-grandchildren; a half-sister: Mary Blake of Salem, AR; and a step-sister: Alma Martin of Roodhouse.

SIMMONS, Carl T.; b. 2 Nov 1908, Murrayville, IL; d. 12 Oct 1994, Carrollton, IL: bu.: Manchester Cem., Manchester, IL; Resident of Roodhouse, IL; M. Mary Clark on 26 Dec 1935 in Nebo, IL; Fa.: Cary William Simmons; Mo.: Anna Belle Lemon; Survived by his wife; two sisters: Lois Turley of Rock Island and Louise Bushnell of Moline.

SIMMONS, Charles L.; b. 28 Jul 1900, Grantsburg Twp., IL; d. 10 May 1985, Pittsfield, IL; bu.; South Cem., Pittsfield, IL; Resident of Pittsfield; M. Eva Lowery on 3 Sep 1940 in Paducah, KY; Fa.: Francis Simmons; Mo.: Ella Hogg; Survived by his wife; one stepson: Roy Lowery of High Ridge, MO; a daughter: Helen Calame of East Alton; a sister: Lucille Robbins of Anna; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; Preceded by two brothers and two sisters.

SIMMONS, Cora B. (Hoots); b. 31 May 1898, Alsey, IL; d. 2 Jan 1992, St. Louis, MO; Bu.(not given); Resident of St. Louis; formerly of Scott Co., IL; M. Thorne B. Simmons on 15 Mar 1922, St. Louis, MO, he died 29 Jun 1975; Fa.: Mathias Hoots; Mo.: Ada Smock; Survived by two sisters: Thelma "Ted" Orzen of St. Louis and Lois McCay of Ballwin, MS; Preceded by three sisters: Edith McGlasson, Vinnie Crenshaw, and Ethel Steelman; and one brother: Orval Hoots.

SIMMONS, Della C.; b. 23 Dec 1912, North of Roodhouse, IL; d. 29 May 1990, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Murrayville, IL; Resident of Jacksonville; Fa.: Henry E. Simmons; Mo.: Mary Elizabeth Harper; Survived by one sister: Ida H. Simmons of Jacksonville; Member of Rev. James Caldwell Chapter of the N.D.A.R..

SIMMONS, Donovan "Don"; b. 12 Mar 1911, Winchester, IL; d. 1 Oct 1995, Pittsfield, IL: Bu.: West Cem., Pittsfield, IL: Resident of Pittsfield; M. Idella Bonds on 28 Apr 1934 in Jacksonville, IL; Fa.: John Simmons; Mo.: Bertha M. Allen; Survived by his wife; a son: Donald Dean of Loveland, CO; a daughter: Mrs. Charles (Donna B.) Musgrave of Ft. Collins, CO; six grand and nine great-grandchildren; Preceded by two brothers.

SIMMONS, Edith May (Middough); b. 11 Oct 1897, Brown Co., IL; d. 3 Aug 1985, Beardstown, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Beardstown, IL; M. Greenville Simmons on 24 Mar 1914, he preceded in death; Fa.: Terry Middough; Mo.: Sarah Stevenson; Survived by four daughters: Mrs. Donald (Maxine) Lauder of Jacksonville, Mrs. Walter (Renabelle) Quinn of Beardstown, Mrs. Melvin (Joan) McGill of Beardstown and Mrs. Bernard (Vera) Duckwiler of St. Augustine; 27 grand, 44 great-grand and nine great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews; Preceded by her parents; her husband; three daughters: Mrs. Sam (Opal) Campbell in 1980, Mrs. J. E. (Florence) Peacock in 1956 and Juanita Mary Simmons, who died in infancy in 1918; two brothers; two half-brothers; four sisters; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

SIMMONS, Edward Lee; b. 23 Jul 1908, Hillview, IL; d. 31 Aug 1986, White Hall, IL; bu.: Jones Cem., East of White Hall, IL; Resident of White Hall; WWII Army Veteran; M. Ruth Bateman on 19 Dec 1931, White Hall, IL; Fa.: Charles Simmons; Mo.: Mary Fields; Survived by his wife; one son: Harold of East Peoria; two daughters: Dixie May of Roodhouse and Judy Coonrod of Chicago; 15 grand and 19 great-grandchildren; Preceded in death by one half-sister.

SIMMONS, Rev. Edwin; b. 8 Nov 1925, Beardstown, IL; d. 9 Jun 1979, Beardstown, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Beardstown, IL; WWII Veteran; Resident of Lomax, IL; formerly of Beardstown, IL; M. Dorothy Coil on 17 Aug 1947 in Beardstown, IL; Fa.: Otha Simmons; Mo.: Muriel Wallace; Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Janet Pepper of Arenzville; a son: Dale of Olathe, KS; tow grandchildren; and six sisters: Clara Spears and Frances Gabbert, both of Beardstown, Wylla Buhl of Ft. Myers, FL, Gertrude Booze of Portland, OR, Lois Sherren of Jacksonville and Jean Sears of Denver, CO; Preceded by his parents; his stepfather: Elmer Bull; a sister; and a brother.

SIMMONS, Emory A.; b. 3 Aug 1911, Murrayville, IL; d. 10 Jan 1991, Jacksonville, IL: Bu.: Calvary Cem., Jacksonville, IL; M. Alene Lowder on 6 Apr 1940 in Bloomington, IL; Fa.: Perry Simmons; Mo.: Gertrude Alred; Survived by his wife; three sons: Paul Simmons of Jacksonville, Larry Simmons of Laura and Joseph R. Simmons of Julesburg, CO; two daughters: Mrs. Eugene (Sharon) Miner of Springfield and Mrs. Gary (Jane) Middleton of Jacksonville; 12 grandchildren; and three sisters: Ruth Simmons and Mrs. Wayne (Edna) Hudson, both of Jacksonville and Mrs. Paul (Helen) Spencer of Ft. Collins, CO; Preceded by one brother: Ralph Simmons.

SIMMONS, Eva H. (Behl) Lowrey; b. 17 May 1913, Waverly, IL; d. 7 Sep 1993, Pittsfield, IL; bu.: Oakwood Cem., Pittsfield, IL; Resident of Pittsfield; M. (1) Roy V. Lowrey on 13 Aug 1932 in Jacksonville, IL; (2) Charles L. Simmons on 3 Sep 1940 in Paducah, KY, he died 10 May 1985; Fa.: Fred Behl; Mo: Catherine L. Morris; Survived by one son: Roy A. Lowery of High Ridge, MO; one stepdaughter: Helen Calame of East Alton; five step grand and three step great-great-grandchildren; one sister: Edna Bell Morris of Hannibal, MO; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by four sisters: Mildred McDaniel, Nellie A. Brackney, hazel Meyer and Florence Behl; and two brothers: Clarence Behl and Louis Behl.

SIMMONS, Fred M. "Pappy"; b. 5 Aug 1893, Scott Co., IL; d. 3 Mar 1986, White Hall, IL: bu.: City Cem., Manchester, IL; Resident of Jacksonville; M. Blanche Roberts on 2 Aug 1914 in Roodhouse, IL, she died 26 Sep 1981; Fa.: Mel Simmons; Mo.: Minnie Pope; Survived by a daughter: Mary Sitton of Roodhouse; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; Preceded in death by one son, two brothers, one grandchild and one great-grandchild.

SIMMONS, Fred M.; b. 10 Sep 1915, Roodhouse, IL; d. 23 Oct 1985, Jacksonville, IL: bu.: White Hall Cem., White Hall, IL; WWII Navy Seabee Veteran; M. Maxine Muntz on 17 Jun 1939 in Hannibal, MO; Fa.: Fred M. "Pappy" Simmons; Mo.: Blanche Roberts; Survived by his wife; a son: Jon R. Simmons of Charleston, SC; a granddaughter: Jane Marie; and a sister: Mary Sitton of Roodhouse.

SIMMONS, George R.; b. 17 Nov 1894; d. 11 Jan 1978, Northville, MI; Bu.: Northville, MI; Resident of Northville; M. Norine Hogle (date & place not given); Parents: (not given); Survived by his wife; these children: Dr. Richmond H. Simmons of Jacksonville, Bruce Simmons of Novi, MI, Mrs. Lucille Mihay and Mrs. Barbara Jernigan, both of Farmington Hills, MI; 16 grand and four great-grandchildren.

SIMMONS, Helen Ruth (Bateman); b. 22 Sep 1913, near White Hall, IL; d. 4 Apr 1994, Jacksonville, IL: Bu.: Jones Cem., east of White Hall, IL; Resident of White Hall; M. Edward Lee Simmons on 19 Dec 1931 in White Hall, IL, he died 31 Aug 1986; Fa.: Roy F. Bateman; Mo.: Minnie Ella Stumbough; Survived by one son: Harold L. Simmons of East Peoria; two daughters: Mrs. Carl (Dixie) May of Roodhouse and Mrs. Steve (Judy) Tribble of Canton; one brother: Howard Bateman of Pleasant Hill; 15 grand and 30 great-grandchildren; Preceded by a sister: Bessie Young.

SIMMONS, Lottie (Young); b. 2 Jan 1901, Jerseyville, IL; d. 27 Sep 1985, White Hall, IL; bu.: Jones Cem., east of White Hall, IL; Resident of White Hall; M. Fred Simmons (date & place not given), he died in 1949; Fa.: Babe Young; Mo.: Mary (maiden not given); Survived by a daughter: Lorine Wyatt of Roodhouse; a son: Vernon Simmons of Mt. Olive; 12 grandchildren; several great and great-great-grandchildren; Preceded by a son, a daughter, two sisters and two brothers.

SIMMONS, Norine (Hogle); b. 24 Sep 1892; d. 25 Jan 1978, Northville, MI; bu.: Northville, MI; M. George R. Simmons (date & place not given), he died 11 Jan 1978; Parents: (not given); Survived by these children: Dr. Richmond H. Simmons of Jacksonville, Bruce Simmons of Novi, MI, Mrs. Lucille Mihay and Mrs. Barbara Jernigan, both of Farmington Hills, MI; 16 grand and four great-grandchildren.

SIMMONS, Norma Jean (Wright); b. 3 Jul 1925, Decatur, IL; d. 7 Aug 1992, Springfield, IL: bu.: Manchester Cem., Manchester, IL; Resident of Manchester; M. (not given); Fa.: Claude F. Wright; Mo.: Jesse R. Allen; Survived by two sons: Ronald Drake of Manchester and Roderick C. Drake of Winchester; two daughters: Mrs. Richard (Bonita) Edwards of White Hall and Mrs. Constance Ford of Jacksonville; 10 grand and two great-grandchildren; Preceded by one daughter: Verna Jean Drake and two brothers: Harold and Norris Wright.

SIMMONS, Olen Lee; b. 5 Jan 1924; d. 23 Dec 1983, Bloomington, IL; bu.: Jones Cem., east of White Hall, IL; A former resident of White Hall; Fa.: Fred Simmons; Mo.: Lottie Young; Survived by his mother of White Hall; a daughter: Patricia Simmons of Tulsa, OK; a sister: Mrs. Lorine Wyatt of White Hall; and a brother: Vernon of Mt. Olive; Preceded in death by a sister.

SIMMONS, Phillip A. "Lonnie"; b. 15 Feb 1908, near Manchester, IL; d. 4 Sep 1995, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Manchester Cem., Manchester, IL; Fa.: Calvin Simmons; Mo.: Emma Thorpe; Survived by several cousins, including Mrs. Robert (Marie) Culp of Jacksonville; Preceded by a sister: Margaret Hayes.

SIMMONS, Ralph Leon; b. 4 Oct 1907, Morgan Co., IL; d. 31 Jan 1981, Winchester, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Winchester, IL; M. Mabel Shepherd on 11 Feb 1933, Hillview, IL; Fa.: Perry Simmons; Mo.: Gertrude Alred; Survived by his wife; three sisters: Mrs. Ruth Simmons of Jacksonville, Mrs. Paul (Helen) Spencer of Ft. Collins, CO and Mrs. Wayne (Edna) Hudson of Jacksonville; and a brother: Emory Simmons of rural Jacksonville.

SIMMONS, Rev. Robert A.; b. 1 Oct 1923, Grayville, IL; d. 18 Aug 1992, Quincy, IL; bu.: Benville Cem., Benville, IL; Resident of Mt. Sterling, IL; M. (1) Mildred Haage on 26 Oct 1956, she died 6 Jun 1968; (2) Laura Belle Garwood on 28 Sep 1968 at Mt. Sterling, IL; Fa.: Henry Simmons; Mo.: Pearl May Reynolds; Survived by his wife; two sons: Russell E. Garwood of MS ad Jeffery N. Garwood of Jacksonville; one daughter: Kathleen M. Stambaugh of Glenburn, ND; and 10 grandchildren; Preceded by two brothers: John and Franklin Simmons; and five sisters: Onie Russell, Ora Wolfe, Dorothy Whitlock, Ovie Whitlock and Mary Elizabeth Simmons.

SIMMONS, Roy "Curly"; b. 4 Apr 1913, Scott Co., IL; d. 10 Oct 1988, Arenzville, IL; bu.: City Cem., Winchester, IL; Resident of Meredosia, IL; M. Bertha Mae Davis on 29 Jun 1934 in Winchester, IL, she died in 1983; Fa.: John Simmons; Mo.: Bertha Mae Allen; Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Stan (Jean) Spotts of Jacksonville and Mrs. Leland (Hazel) Hardwick of Arenzville; three grandchildren: Diane Lemieux of St. Albans, VT, Brian Spotts of Jefferson City, MO and one brother: Donovan Simmons of Pittsfield; Preceded by one brother.

SIMMONS, Ruth M.; b. 24 Aug 1909, east of Manchester, IL; d. 16 Feb 1994, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: City Cem., Manchester, IL; Fa.: Perry Simmons; Mo.: Gertrude Alred; Survived by two sisters: Helen G. Spencer of Ft. Collins, CO and Mrs. Wayne (Edna) Hudson of Jacksonville; Preceded by two brothers: Ralph L. Simmons and Emory A. Simmons.

SIMMONS, Terry N.; b. 8 Feb 1940, Peoria, IL; d. 2 Oct 1982, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL; M. Mabel A. Hudson on 25 May 1963 in Quincy, IL; Fa.: Neil E. Simmons; Mo.: Wilma Ward; Survived by his wife; his mother of Jacksonville; a daughter: Annette, at home; Preceded by his father.

SIMMONS, Travis T.; b. 11 Dec 1942, Joliet, IL; d. 5 Apr 1986, Emporia, KS; Bu.: White Hall Cem., White Hall, IL; Resident of Emporia, KS; formerly of White Hall; M. (not given); Fa.: Clio Simmons; Mo.: Viola Crain; Survived by his parents; one daughter: Kim Ann Simmons of Emporia, KS; and one son: James Charles Simmons of Keller, TX.

SIMNITT, Dorothy Mae (Shreves); b. 29 Mar 1909, Kincaid, KS; d. 15 Sep 1992, Springfield, IL; Bu.: Roselawn Memorial Park Cem., Springfield, IL; Resident of Springfield since 1954; M. Wendell W. Simnitt on 9 Apr 1948, he died 3 Jan 1984; Fa.: Bert Basil Shreves; Mo.: Lula Ethel Cline; Survived by four daughters: Mrs. Ray (Ethel) Hardesty, Mrs. Fred (Carol) Wiessing and Mrs. Frank (Judi) Dineen, all of Springfield, and Mrs. Don (Patsy) Pankey of Virginia; two sons: Garry Van Horn of Ocala, FL and Edward Van Horn of Urbandale, IA; 23 grand and 37 great-grandchildren; one sister: Mary Tice of Springfield; two brothers: John Shreves of Overland Park, KS and William Van Horn of Bois Blanc, MI; and several nieces, nephews and cousins; Preceded by two great-grandsons.

SIMON, Beulah; b. (not given), she was 87 years of age at death; d. 13 Sep 1979, Franklin, IL; bu.: (not given); Former resident of Batchtown, IL; resided with her daughter, Mrs. Harvey Smith of Franklin, IL; M. (not given); Parents: (not given); No survivors mentioned other than her daughter.

SIMON, Sarah Opal (Hurdle); b. 21 Jan 1904, Mt. Sterling, IL; d. 24 Dec 1983, Riverside, CA; Bu.: Holy Cross Cem., Normal, IL; Resident of Riverside, CA; formerly of Meredosia, IL; M. Bernard W. Simon (date & place not given), he died 6 Mar 1958; Fa.: Roy V. Hurdle; Mo.: Emma Shutwell; Survived by four sons: John Richard Simon of Riverside, CA, James E. Simon of Colton, CA, Bernard W. (Bill) Simon Jr. of Meredosia and Roy A. Simon of Geneseo; eight grand and eight great-grandchildren; Preceded in death by three brothers.

SIMONDS, Harris I.; b. 2 Apr 1894, Wichita, KS; d. 1 Jul 1983, Weslaco, TX; Bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville, IL; WWI Veteran; former resident of Jacksonville; M. (1) Elsie Young on 1 Jul 1917, she died in May, 1952; (2) Bertha Rideout on 10 Nov 1953; Fa.: Clark M. Simonds; Mo.: Laura Jane Barr; Surviving are his wife; a daughter: Mrs. C. Robert (Mary) Wood of Centralia; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; Preceded in death by a brother and a sister.

SIMONDS, Helen J. (Kirbach); b. 21 Feb 1892, Greene Co., IL; d. 6 Jan 1979, Carrollton, IL: Bu.: City Cem., Carrollton, IL; M. Leo R. Simonds (June 30, 1909 @ St. John's Rectory in Carrollton, IL by Father D.J. Maroney), he died March 26, 1958; Fa.: Henry Kirbach; Mo.: Catherine Kamp; Survived by two sons: Robert H. of Jacksonville and Leo Jr. of Houston, TX; three sisters: Mrs. Julia Allala of Carrollton, Mrs. Mayme Vigus of Roodhouse and Mrs. Louise Supanich of Detroit, MI; 11 grand and 13 great-grandchildren; Preceded by a son: James; a daughter: Nellie Black; and three sisters and a brother.

SIMONS, Timothy Robert; b. 3 Aug 1976, Normal, IL; d. 29 Jun 1989, Vero Beach, FL; Bu.: City Cem., Rushville, IL; Moved from Rushville, IL to Vero Beach, FL in 1984; Fa.: Robert Simons; Mo.: Doris Morrell; Survived by his parents; his stepfather: Johnie L. Vincent of Orlando, FL; three brothers: Mark and Paul Vincent, both of Rushville, and Luke Vincent of North Miami, FL; and his grandparents: Lloyd Morrell of Rushville and Audrey and Lyle Vincent of Camden; Preceded by his grandmother.

SIMPKIN, George A.; b. (not given), he was 85 years of age at death; d. Jan 1981, Mount Dora, FL; Bu.: Mount Dora, FL; Resident of Mount Dora, FL; M. Cecile Cunningham (date & place not given); Parents: (not given); Survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Russell Riggs of Greenfield and Mrs. Harry Ezard and Mrs. Lyn Symons of Jacksonville; also a sister-in-law: Meda Blakeman of FL; Preceded in death by his wife in 1968 and one brother.

SIMPSON, Alice (Robinson) Billingsley; b. 15 Feb 1890, Ray, IL; d. 14 Mar 1985, Rushville, IL: Bu.: City Cem., Rushville, IL; M. (1) Seth Billingsley on 23 Jan 1910, he preceded in death; (2) Newton W. Simpson on 13 Jan 1920 in Lewistown, IL, he died 20 Oct 1962; Fa.: Alonzo Robinson; Mo.: Ruey Beghtol; Survived by four daughters: Mrs. Zelda Price of Bath, Mrs. Doris Dean of Yakima, WA, Mrs. Hazel Becraft of Roseville, IL and Mrs. Ruey Strubinger of Ridge Farm, IL; four sons: Woodrow Billingsley of Seattle, WA, Wayland billingsley of Appleton, WI, Max Simpson of Lewistown and Romeo Simpson of Rushville; 18 grand, 31 great-grand and four great-great-grandchildren; Preceded by one daughter, three brothers and two sisters.

SIMPSON, Allie M. (Swagger); b. 4 May 1879, Lincoln Co., MO; d. 20 Jan 1977, Pittsfield, IL: Bu.: West Cem., Pittsfield, IL; M. Frank M. Simpson on 3 Dec 1898 in Lincoln Co., MO, he preceded in death; Fa.: William Swagger; Mo.: Eliza V. Lang; Survived by two daughters: Miss Lena Simpson of Pittsfield and Mrs. hazel Cordes of Bowling Green, MO; two grandchildren: Mrs. Farrell (Mary Louise) Boudinier of Ellisville, MO and Mrs. Jim (Donna Jo) Nutter of Wellsville, MO; four grandchildren.

SIMPSON, Charles; b. 27 Jul 1929, Calhoun Co., IL; d. 7 Jun 1989, Eldred, IL; Bu.: Memorial Gardens Cem., Eldred, IL; M. Marcella Kraushaar on 25 Oct 1952 in Jerseyville, IL; Fa.: William Simpson; Mo.: Mary Catherine Richter; Survived by his wife; two sons: Philip of White Hall and Gary of Carrollton; three grandchildren; two sisters: Dorothy Schlinker of Brussels and Evelyn Lowder of Jerseyville; and two brothers: William of Jerseyville and Joe of Carrollton; Preceded by a sister.

SIMPSON, Charles E.; b. 25 Oct 1900, Butler, MO; d. 15 Apr 1990, rural Franklin, IL; bu.: Chatham Community Cem., Chatham, IL; Resident of Franklin, IL; M. Estella G. Poor on 28 Sep 1923 in Butler, MO, she died 10 Mar 1985; Fa.: Matthew S. Simpson; Mo.: Laura M. Dunbar; Survived by one daughter: Eva J. Gorchoff of Houston, TX; two sons: Charles W. and Donald P., both of Franklin; 11 grand and 18 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Louise Ketron of Butler, MO, Cleo Chenowith of Phoenix, AZ and Leona McAllister of LaMarque, TX; and one brother: Joe of Newport, AR.

SIMPSON, Clifford D.; b. 6 Mar 1913, Oakland Twp, Schuyler Co., IL; d. 11 Oct 1984, Rushville, IL; Bu.: Bethany Cem., north of Rushville, IL: Resident of Rushville; M. Mary Briggs on 6 Dec 1934 in Mt. Sterling, IL; Fa.: Charles Simpson; Mo.: Minnie Johnson; Survived by his wife; two sons: Lee Simpson of Rushville and Joe Simpson of Rushville; two daughters: Mrs. Patsy Dortzert of East Peoria and Mrs. Marian Mellor of Beardstown; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two sisters: Mrs. Hildreth Orr of rushville and Mrs, Mary Followell of East Peoria; Preceded in death by six brothers.

SIMPSON, Donald Poor; b. 29 Oct 1930, Los Angeles, CA; d. 23 Nov 1996, near Palmyra, IL; Bu.: (not given); Resident of Franklin, IL: M. Barbara J. Hubble (date & place not given); Fa.: Charles E. Simpson; Mo.: Estella Gertrude Poor; Survived by his wife; five sons: Joseph of Phoenix, AZ, Perry of Albuquerque, NM, Michael Hatalla of Girard, Chuck Eyer of Girard and Joe Eyer of Springfield; five daughters: Jan of Albuquerque, NM, Patricia Tate of Palmyra, Rosemary Loveless of Hettick, Tina Smith of Winchester and Lori Fanning of Girard; one brother: Charles of Franklin; one sister: Eva Gorchoff of Houston, TX; 18 grand and four great-grandchildren; Preceded by one son: Robert in 1977; and two sisters in infancy.

SIMPSON, Edna; b. 2 Jan 1915, Berlin, IL; d. 26 Nov 1979, Gainesville, FL; Bu.: Woodwreath Cem., northwest of New Berlin, IL; WWII Army Veteran; Resident of Ocala, FL; formerly of Springfield, IL and Los Angeles, CA; Fa.: Walter Boyd Simpson; Mo.; Jessie May Devlin; Survived by four brothers: James W. Simpson of Pleasant Plains, G. Russell Simpson and Walter B. Simpson Jr., both of Springfield, and Robert E. Simpson of Ocala, FL; and two sisters: Mrs. Joe (Mary Catherine) Belk of Ocala, FL and Margaret C. Simpson of Pleasant Plains; Preceded by a brother: Leonard Eugene Simpson.

SIMPSON, Eleanor B. (Wilson); b. 11 Mar 1918, rural New Berlin, IL; d. 12 Nov 1996, Springfield, IL: bu.: Woodwreath Cem., near New Berlin, IL; Resident of New Berlin; formerly of Springfield; M. Walter B. Simpson on 30 Oct 1935, he died in 1993; Fa.: Thomas T. Wilson; Mo.: Litha B. Wilcox; Survived by two sons: Norman B. "Archie" of Slidell, LA and Mark D. of Springfield; three grand and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by a brother: John Wilson.

SIMPSON, Estella G. (Poor); b. 7 May 1899, Waverly, IL; d. 10 Mar 1985, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Chatham Cem., Chatham, IL; Resident of Franklin IL; M. Charles E. Simpson on 28 Sep 1923; Fa.: John Poor; Mo.: Eva Mae (maiden not given); Survived by her husband; a daughter: Eva J. Gorchoff of Houston, TX; two sons: Charles W. Simpson of Franklin and Donald P. Simpson of Girard; 11 grand and 15 great-grandchildren; and a sister: Miss Margaret Poor of Jacksonville.

SIMPSON, Evelyn (Dulakis); b. 17 Jul 1924, Pawnee, IL; d. 5 Sep 1987, Alton, IL; Bu.: Horse Creek Cem. Pawnee, IL; Resident of Edwardsville; formerly of Berlin and Loami; M. John Simpson on 16 Nov 1946 in Springfield, IL: Fa.: Stephen Dulakis; Mo.: Sarah Harrison; Survived by her husband; one son: Stephen Goodman of Edwardsville; one daughter: Mrs. Richard (Barbara) Shield of Winona, MN; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; three sisters: Mary Takacs of Divernon, Effrossine Rhodes of Divernon and Ruthanne Sanders of Virden; two brothers: Gus and John Dulakis of Tovey; one half-brother: Edward Barstow of Taylorville; and many nieces and nephews; Preceded by one daughter, one granddaughter and her parents.

SIMPSON, G. Russell "Hop"; b. 18 May 1907, Berlin, IL; d. 25 Mar 1989, Springfield, IL: Bu.: Woodwreath Cem., Island Grove, IL; Resident of Springfield; formerly of New Berlin, IL; M. Thelma Smith on 10 Apr 1955 in Raymond, IL; Fa.: Walter Simpson; Mo.: Jessie Devlin; Survived by his wife; a brother: Walter B. "Buck" Simpson of Springfield; one sister: Margaret C. Simpson of New Berlin; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; Preceded by three brothers: James, Robert and Gene; and two sisters: Catherine Belk and Edna Shields.

SIMPSON, George W.; b. 11 Jul 1916, Peoria, IL: d. 8 Jul 1991, Springfield, IL; Bu.: Camp Butler National Cem., Springfield, IL: WWII Army Veteran; M. Maxine A. Nichols in 1947; Fa.: Ralph W. Simpson; Mo.: Sallie Hardwick; Survived by his wife of Springfield; two daughters: Mrs. Frederick (Joyce) Spier of Springfield and Mrs. Robert (Sallie) Pearson of Frankfort, IN; three grandchildren; one brother: Robert H. Simpson of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins; Preceded by one grandson and one brother.

SIMPSON, Henry; b. 1 Jul 1907, Horse Branch, KY; d. 7 Apr 1986, Springfield, IL: Bu.: East Cem., Waverly, IL; Resident of Palmyra, IL; WWII Veteran; M. Velmadean Crawford on 11 Nov 1928 in Bath, IL, she died in 1969; Fa.: Simon Simpson; Mo.: Marthann Emery; Survived by five daughters: Mildred Vance of Shelbyville, Neoma Eyer of Palmyra, Joan Clemons of Alton, MO, Molly Henderson of Springfield and Rose Gates of Palmyra; 13 grand and five great-grandchildren; and a sister: Zonia Haven of Wooster, OH; Preceded by two brothers and two sisters.

SIMPSON, James W.; b. 11 Apr 1885, MO; d. 19 Sep 1981, Pittsfield, IL; Bu.: West Cem., Pittsfield, IL; M. Mary E. Witty on 4 Oct 1911, Martinsburg, IL, she died in 1962; Fa.: Matthew Simpson; Mo.: Laura Ship; Survivors include three sons: Claude and Homer of Louisville, KY and Carl of Livonis, MI; four daughters: Miss Lois Simpson of Pittsfield, Mrs. Mary Burleson of Dearborn, MI, Mrs. Mildred Yarber of Nashville, TN, and Mrs. Lucille Burleson of Exeter, MO; one sister: Mrs. Rhoda Baily of Chillicothe, MO; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

SIMPSON, James William; b. 8 Mar 1906, Berlin, IL; d. 31 Aug 1981, Springfield, IL; Bu.: Woodwreath Cem., northwest of New Berlin, IL; Resident of Pleasant Plains, IL; Fa.: Walter Boyd Simpson: Mo.: Jessie May Devlin; Surviving are two brothers: G. Russell "Hop" and Walter B. "Buck", both of Springfield; two sisters: Margaret Simpson of Pleasant Plains and Mrs. Joe (Mary Catherine) Belk of Ocala, FL; and several nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews; he was preceded in death by two brothers: Leonard Eugene and Robert; and a sister: Edna Shields.

SIMPSON, John M.; b. 2 Nov 1914, IA; d. 25 Dec 1991, Highland, IL; bu.: Horse Creek Cem., Pawnee, IL; Army Veteran; Resident of Edwardsville; formerly of Berlin and Loami; M. Evalyn Dulakis on 16 Nov 1946 in Springfield, IL, she died 5 Sep 1987; Fa.: Moses Simpson; Mo.: Millie (maiden not given); Survived by one son: Stephen E. Goodman of Edwardsville; one daughter: Mrs. Richard (Barbara) Shield of Winona, MN; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters: Mildred Simpson of Berlin and Katherine Murphy of Lockport; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by one daughter; one granddaughter; four brothers; and two sisters.

SIMPSON, Karyl; b. 20 Sep 1901, Palmyra, IL; d. 23 Apr 1993, Virginia, IL; bu.: Oak Hill Cem., Palmyra, IL; Resident of Virginia; formerly of Palmyra; M. Ruth L. Wiggins on 27 Aug 1926 in Carlinville, IL, she died in 1965; Fa.: William J. Simpson; Mo.: Nettie Lee John; Survived by a daughter: Betty Handy of Virginia; three grand and two great-grandchildren; two nephews; and one niece; Preceded by four brothers and four sisters.

SIMPSON, Margaret C.; b. 5 Feb 1909, West Sangamon Co., IL; d. 21 Jun 1996, Petersburg, IL; Bu.: Woodwreath Cem., near New Berlin, IL; Resident of Petersburg; formerly of New Berlin; M. (not given); Parents: (not given); Survived by a daughter: Anna M. "Amy" (husband, A. R. "Dick") Glasscock of Springfield; a granddaughter, and three great-grandsons.

SIMPSON, Martha Jane (Clayton); b. 2 Oct 1914, Franklin, IL; d. 9 Oct 1986, Springfield, IL; bu: Berlin Cem., Resident of Berlin, IL; M. Walter E. Simpson on 21 Apr 1939 in St. Charles, MO, he died in 1970; Fa.: George Clayton; Mo.: Ida Mae Flynn; Survived by a sister: Mrs. Opal Sheppard of Berlin; two brothers: Joseph Clayton of New Berlin and Charles Flynn of Berlin; several nieces and nephews; Preceded in death by two sisters.

SIMPSON, Robert "Slim"; b. 20 Jun 1955, Palmyra, IL; d. 8 May 1977, Springfield, IL: Bu.: Union Chapel Cem.; Resident of New Berlin, IL; Fa.: Donald Simpson; Mo.: Iva Bettis; Survived by his mother: Mrs. iva Simpson of Auburn; his father: Donald Simpson of Palmyra; his grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Charles Simpson of Franklin; two brothers: Perry of Springfield and Joe Simpson of Altamont Springs, FL; three sisters: Jan Simpson of Springfield, Mrs. Patricia Tate of Girard and Mrs. Rosemary Loveless of Bell Rive.

SIMPSON, Robert Hardwick; b. 19 Sep 1913, Scott Co., IL; d. 5 Oct 1992, Springfield, IL; bu.: City Cem., Winchester, IL; Resident of Springfield; formerly of the Merritt, IL community; M. Mary Ketzle on 4 Jul 1942 in Reynolds, IL; Fa.: Ralph Simpson; Mo.: Sallie Hardwick; Survived by two sons: Paul Simpson of Evans, GA and James Simpson of Glenarm; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by two brothers: Tom Simpson and George Simpson.

SIMPSON, Robert Lee; b. 16 Jun 1929, Kansas City, MO; d. 24 Dec 1994, Lewistown, IL; bu.: Oak Hill Cem., Lewistown, IL; Resident of Lewistown, IL; M. Robert Louise Peters on 3 Feb 1973 in Petersburg, IL; Fa.: (not given); Mo.: Mildred Larson; Survived by his wife; two sons: Gregory Scott Simpson of Jacksonville and Jeffery Mark Simpson of Lincoln; and one half-brother: Charles James Belles of Prairie City; Preceded by his mother and stepfather.

SIMPSON, Sally (Hardwick); b. 22 Jan 1876, Merritt, IL; d. 16 Feb 1976, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville, IL; Resident of Jacksonville; formerly of Peoria; M. Ralph W. Simpson 23 Feb 1909 in Taylorville, IL, he died in 1939; Fa.: Thomas Hardwick; Mo.: Sarah Clark; Survived by two sons: Robert of Merritt and George of New Berlin; four grand and five great-grandchildren; Preceded in death by one son: Thomas.

SIMPSON, Thelma M. (Smith); b. 14 Apr 1924, Raymond, IL; d. 15 Jun 1991, Springfield, IL: bu.: Woodwreath Cem., Island Grove, IL; resident of Springfield; M. G. Russell "Hop" Simpson on 10 Apr 1955 in Raymond, IL, he died 25 Mar 1989; Fa.: Arthur Smith; Mo.: Mary Mathis; Survived by two sisters: Esther M. Helms and Lucille M. Watson, both of Springfield; two aunts: Delberta Spencer of Litchfield and Daisy Shelton of Indianapolis; and many nieces and nephews; Preceded by her parents.

SIMPSON, Verliea M. (Pruden); b. 15 Aug 1911, Morgan Co., IL; d. 2 Apr 1986, Rushville, IL; bu.: Bethany Cem., north of Rushville, IL; Resident of Mt. Sterling; formerly of Rushville; M. Russell Simpson on 13 Nov 1942 in Palmyra, MO, he died 8 Nov 1974; Fa.: Charles Pruden; Mo.: Pearl Garrett; Survived by one son: Monte of Rushville; one grandson: Jody of Rushville; and one sister: Georgia Thomas of Texarkana, AR; Preceded by her parents; two infant sons; and two brothers.

SIMPSON, Virginia Ruth; b. 9 Jun 1908, New Berlin, IL; d. 30 Aug 1983, Springfield, IL; bu.: Berlin Cem., Berlin, IL; Resident of New Berlin, IL; M. (first name not given) Shafer (date & place not given); Fa.: Moses Lansdale Simpson; Mo.: Millie Ann Davis; Survived by a daughter: Mrs. John (Virginia C.) Good; one son: John Homer Shafer, both of New Berlin; five grand and three great-grandchildren; two sisters: Mildred Simpson of Berlin and Kathryn Murphy of Lockport, and one brother: John Simpson of Loami; Preceded by four brothers and one sister.

SIMPSON, Walter B. "Buck" Jr.; b. 25 Nov 1912, Berlin, IL; d. 20 Nov 1993, Springfield, IL: bu.: Woodwreath Cem., Island Grove, IL; Resident of Springfield, IL; M. Eleanor Wilson on 30 Oct 1935; Fa.: Walter B. Simpson Sr.; Mo.: Jessie B. Devlin; Survived by his wife; two sons: Norman B. "Archie" Simpson of Slidell, LA and Mark D. Simpson of Springfield; three grand and two great-grandchildren; one sister: Margaret C. Simpson of New Berlin; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by four brothers: Russell, Robert, Eugene and James; and two sisters: Edna Simpson and Catherine Belk.

SIMS, Anna Mae (Worrall); b. 31 Oct 1898, Greene Co., IL; d. 28 Mar 1979, Manchester, IL; Bu.: Richwoods Cem., near Roodhouse, IL; Resident of the Murrayville community; M. Buford Sims on 3 Sep 1922, he died in Feb. 1977; Fa.: Alfred Worrall; Mo.: Mary Preston; Survived by these children: Donald of Pleasant Plains, Dean of Alexander and Mrs. Wilbur (Jean) Sheppard of Manchester; 12 grand and 15 great-grandchildren; these brothers and sisters: Jabe Worrall of Jacksonville, Raymond Worrall of Litchfield, Alvy Worrall of White Hall, Goldie Hawkins of Bismark, MO and Ruth Crain of Illiopolis; Preceded by two brothers and two sisters.

SIMS, Bonnie M. (Sharp); b. 20 Sep 1901, Wabash Co., IL; d. 12 Jan 1987, Carlinville, IL; Bu.: Oak Hill Cem., Palmyra, IL; M. Elmer E. Sims on 16 Sep 1929 in Mt. Carmel, IL, he died 13 Feb 1980; Fa.: James Sharp; Mo.: Hannah Johnson; Survived by one sister: Marguerite Veihman of Minonk; several nieces and nephews.

SIMS, Buford Franklin; b. 12 May 1899, Modesto, IL; d. 11 Feb 1977, Jacksonville, IL: Bu.: Richwoods Cem., near Roodhouse, IL; WWI Veteran; Resident of Murrayville; M. Anna Mae Worrall on 3 Sep 1922; Fa.: Robert Sims; Mo.: Ellen Nevins; Survived by his wife; two sons: Don Sims of Pleasant plains and Verbie Dean Sims of Alexander; and one daughter: Mrs. Wilbur (Jeanne) Sheppard of Manchester; 12 grand and 13 great-grandchildren; and one sister: Inez Stainforth of Girard; Preceded by two sisters.

SIMS, Clarice L. (Sims); b. 1895, Modesto, IL; d. 3 Dec 1977, rural Modesto, IL; Bu.: Pulliam Cem., north of Modesto, IL; Resident of rural Modesto, IL; M. Howard Sims on 12 Sep 1917, he died 2 Nov 1977; Fa.: Albert Sims; Mo.: Nina Cooley; Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Melvin (Velma) Mansfield of Modesto and Mrs. Thomas (Alice) Zonfrilli of Rantoul; two sons: Marvin Sims of Waverly and Lowell Sims of Geneva; four sisters: Mrs. Hershall Hart of Waverly, Mrs. Everett Tinsley of Palmyra, Mrs. Ralph Butler of Modesto and Mrs. John Eades of Florissant, MO; 9 grand and two great-grandchildren.

SIMS, Emmit P.; b. 18 Sep 1918, Rockport, IL; d. 26 Sep 1990, Jacksonville, IL: bu.: West Side cem., Versailles, IL; Resident of Versailles; M. Irene Schlieper on 29 Jan 1938 in Bowling Green, MO; FA.: Henry Sims; Mo.: Maude Pryor; Survived by his wife; a daughter: Virginia Trusty of Moberly, MO; a son: Paul R. of Sherman, TX; a brother: Gerald of Louisiana, MO; a sister: Lenora Stevens of Las Vegas, NV; seven grand and 11 great-grandchildren; Preceded by one great-grandson; and a brother.

SIMS, Florence E. (Keplinger); b. 7 Aug 1896, Macoupin Co., IL; d. 26 Sep 1986, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: East Cem., Waverly, IL; Resident of Waverly; M. Otis Sims on 7 Aug 1915, he died 16 Apr 1979; Fa.: Ben Keplinger; Mo.: Eda Grankey; Survived by one son: Glenn of Jacksonville; one daughter: Wanda Brown of Waverly; eight grand and 10 great-grandchildren; Preceded by one son: William Albert of Jacksonville.

SIMS, Freddie Dean; b. 19 Apr 1947, Jacksonville, IL; d. 25 Apr 1994, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL; Resident of rural Alexander, IL; Fa.: Verbie Dean Sims; Mo.: Virginia Lee Slocum; Survived by his parents of rural Alexander; one brother: Bobby (wife, Joyce) Sims of Woodson; one sister: Donna Caban of Woodson; and several nieces and nephews.

SIMS, G. Michael; b. 11 Sep 1962, Jacksonville, IL; d. 18 Oct 1994, Clarksville, Ar; Bu.: (not given); Resident of Clarksville, AR; formerly of Jacksonville; Fa.: George Leroy Sims; Mo.: Doris Alexander; Survived by his mother of Jacksonville; four sisters: Lynn Bryson, Shirley Bryant, Kathy Sims and Susan Northrop, all of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by his father; and a sister.

SIMS, Glenn; b. 6 Dec 1903, Baylis, IL; d. 28 Oct 1979, Baylis, IL: bu.: Baylis Cem., Baylis, IL: Resident of Baylis; M. Lola Butler on 25 Feb 1928 in Pittsfield, IL; Fa.: Sam Sims; Mo.: Adeline Likes; Survived by his wife; a son: Glenn W. of rural Mt. Sterling; two grandchildren; and a brother: Orville of Pittsfield.

SIMS, Glenna L. (Whittaker); b. 14 Apr 1884, Perry, IL; d. 6 Sep 1976, Pittsfield, IL; bu.: McCord Cem., Perry, IL; Resident of Perry; M. Ray Sims in 1904 at Perry, IL, he died in 1942; Fa.: Frank Whittaker; Mo.: Ellen Dunn; Survived by a daughter-in-law: Mrs. John Ray (Lorrene) Sims of Perry, with whom she made her home; five grandchildren: Anna Louise Sims, Dorothy Frances Sims and John Ray Sims, all of Perry, Mrs. Joseph (Annelle) Gnerre of York Harbor, ME and Murray Martin of Belfast, Ireland; Preceded by one son and one daughter.

SIMS, George L.; b. 8 Nov 1927, east of Jacksonville, IL; d. 4 Jul 1987, Springfield, IL; bu.: Chapin Cem., Chapin, IL: WWII Army Veteran; M. Nina Ebrey on 3 Dec 1976 in Chapin, IL; Fa.: Archie Sims; Mo.: Hattie Curtis; Survived by his wife; four children: Mrs. Emil (Lynn) Bryson, Mrs. Joe (Shirley) Bryant and Kathy Sims, all of Jacksonville, and George Michael Sims of Chicago; seven grandchildren; two sisters: Mae Miller of Griggsville and Helen Surratt of Concord; Preceded by one daughter in infancy.

SIMS, H. Floy (Berry); b. 6 May 1901, Maxwell Twp., near Waverly, IL; d. 14 May 1987, Jacksonville, IL: bu.: East Cem., Waverly, IL; Resident of Waverly; M. Johnny Sims on 14 Sep 1924, he died 29 May 1967; Fa.: William Berry; Mo.: Sarah Elizabeth Duncan; Survived by three daughters: Mrs. Helen Maher and Mrs. Caroline Heaton, both of Waverly, and Mrs. Barbara McCready of Jacksonville; and one son: J. Marvin Sims of Waverly; and one step-son: Wendell Sims of Tucson, AZ; one sister: Mrs. Myrtle Hughes of Girard; and eight grand and 11 great-grandchildren; Preceded by two brothers and five sisters.

SIMS, Howard Glenn; b. 21 Aug 1896, Modesto, IL; d. 2 Nov 1977, Carlinville, IL; Bu.: Pulliam cem., Macoupin Co., IL; M. Clarice Sims on 12 Sep 1917; Fa.: James Henry Sims; Mo.: Sarah Turner; Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Melvin (Thelma) Mansfield of Modesto and Mrs. Thomas (Alice) Zonfrilli of Rantoul; two sons: Marvin Sims of Waverly and Lowell Sims of Geneva; and two brothers: Ralph and Lester Sims of Modesto; nine grand and two great-grandchildren; Preceded by two brothers.

SIMS, Jerry; b. 9 Feb 1920, Modesto, IL; d. 26 Dec 1988, rural Modesto, IL; Bu.: Pulliam Cem., Modesto, IL; WWII Veteran; Resident of Modesto; M. Lena Feeley on 18 Nov 1939 in Bowling Green, MO; Fa.: Leon Sims; Mo.: Ruth Watts; Survived by his wife; his mother of Palmyra; a son: Danny Sims of Modesto; and a brother: Ross Sims of Palmyra.

SIMS, Leatha Belle Virginia (Browne); b. 3 Oct 1916, Waverly, IL; d. 23 Sep 1993, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: East Cem., Waverly, IL; Resident of Jacksonville; M. Laurence E. Sims on 25 Jun 1936 in Palmyra, IL; Fa.: Oren Clark Browne; Mo.: Pearl Edith Thompson; Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Bob (Carol Jean) Hall of Girard; two sisters: Mrs. Naydean Mullen of Jacksonville and Mrs. Wayne (Darlene) Lovell of Milan; two sisters-in-law; three grand and two great-grandchildren; Preceded by four brothers: Lendelle, Martin, Earl and Nelson Brown; and two sisters: Louise McDevitt and Florence Grimmett.

SIMS, Lena (Feely); b. 10 Apr 1919, Scottville, IL; d. 3 May 1990, Springfield, IL: bu.: Pulliam Cem., north of Modesto, IL; Resident of Modesto, IL; M. Jerry Sims on 18 Nov 1939 in Bowling Green, MO, he died 26 Dec 1988; Fa.: Harry Denzil Feely; Mo.: Emma Jane Dowland; Survived by a son: Danny Sims of Modesto.

SIMS, Lester M.; b. 23 Jan 1906, northwest of Modesto, IL; d. 17 Dec 1984, Springfield, IL: bu.: Pulliam Cem., Modesto, IL; Resident of Modesto, IL; M. Vita Hagan in 1930, she died in 1966; Fa.: James Henry Sims; Mo.: Sarah Turner; Survived by one daughter: Violet Austin of Waverly; one son: Ted Halford of Decatur; one brother: Ralph Sims of Modesto; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews; Preceded in death by three brothers.

SIMS, Lola A. (Butler); b. 14 May 1908, Clayton, IL; d. 29 Dec 1994, Rushville, IL; bu.: Baylis Cem., Baylis, IL: A former resident of Mt. Sterling and Baylis; M. William Glenn Sims on 25 Feb 1928 in Pittsfield, IL, he died in 1979; Fa.: Fred Butler; Mo.: Jane Masterson; Survived by one son: Glen W. Sims of Mt. Sterling; two grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter; Preceded by two sisters: Lenna Parker and Inez Hanlin; and two brothers: Ross and Ray Butler.

SIMS, Natalie (Coffin); b. 14 May 1898, Indianapolis, IN; d. 13 Feb 1987, Goshen, IN; bu.: Crown Hill Cem., Indianapolis, IN; Resident of Elkhart, IN; M. Ernest M. Sims on 6 May 1936 in Indianapolis, IN, he died 1 Jun 1973; Fa.: Charles F. Coffin; Mo.: Sallie (maiden not given); Survived by one daughter: Mrs. Roger (Mary Jean) Cannell of Jacksonville; one son: Charles C. of Allenhurst, NJ; five grandchildren; Preceded by one sister and one brother.

SIMS, Otis; b. 15 Nov 1895, Macoupin Co., IL; d. 16 Apr 1979, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: East Cem., Waverly, IL: Resident of Waverly; M. Florence Keplinger in 1915; Fa.: John J. Sims; Mo.: Mary Wells; Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Wanda Brown of Waverly; two sons: Albert and Glenn, both of Jacksonville; a sister: Inez Thomas of Waverly; eight grand and seven great-grandchildren; Preceded by two brothers; four sisters; and two half-brothers.

SIMS, Pearl M. (Drew); b. 1 Jan 1925, Leavenworth, KS; d. 12 Dec 1992, Pittsfield, IL: bu.: Crescent Heights Cem., Pleasant Hill, IL: Resident of Pittsfield; M. (not given); Fa.: Murl Drew; Mo.: Margaret Jeanette Larkin; Survived by two sons: Robert Sims Jr. and John Sims, both of Jacksonville; four daughters: Sharon Mulvaney of Leavenworth, KS, Bonnie Blackburn of Phoenix, AZ, Sally Pruett of Pittsfield and Robin Sims of Griggsville; 12 grand and three great-grandchildren; Preceded by three sisters; one brother; one grandson; and one great-grandson.

SIMS, Ralph M.; b. 22 Dec 1903, Modesto, IL; d. 24 Apr 1987, rural Modesto, IL; bu.: Pulliam Cem., Modesto, IL; Resident of Modesto; Fa.: Henry Sims; Mo.: Sarah Turner; Survived by one niece; two nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews; Preceded in death by four brothers.

SIMS, Ruth (Watts); b. 16 Oct 1897, near Waverly, IL; d. 19 Jan 1992, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Pulliam Cem., Modesto, IL; Resident of Jacksonville; M. Leon R. Sims on 26 Aug 1916 in Granite City, IL, he died 25 Sep 1963; Fa.: Ezekial J. Watts; Mo.: Ida Harford; Survived by one son: Ross Sims of Palmyra; three grand, four great-grand and three great-great-grandchildren; and one brother: Jesse Watts of Tucson, AZ; Preceded by one son: three brothers; and one sister.

SIMS, William Albert; b. 23 May 1918, Waverly, IL; d. 30 Aug 1983, Jacksonville, IL: bu.: Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL: WWII Army Veteran; M. Virginia J. Vieira on 20 Nov 1941 in Ft. Riley, KS; Fa.: Otis Sims; Mo.: Florence Keplinger; Survivors include two sons: Bill and Bob, both of Jacksonville, and two grandsons: Bobby and Scott; one sister: Wanda Brown of Waverly; and one brother: Glen Simms of Jacksonville.

SINCLAIR, Arthur Watson; b. 7 May 1918, Virginia, IL; d. 10 Oct 1985, Springfield, IL; Bu.: Walnut Ridge Cem., Virginia, IL; Resident of Virginia; Navy Veteran; M. Veronica Scheihegan in 1940 at Virginia, IL; Fa.: Harry W. Sinclair; Mo.: Rena Crum; Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Dennis (Lee Ann) Burns of Abington; two sisters: Mrs. Edwin (Frances Ann) Mefford and Mrs. Harry (Jean) Devlin, both of Virginia; two brothers: Crum and David, both of Virginia; and two grandchildren; Preceded by a brother.

SINCLAIR, Bursilla "Burz" (Lighthall); b. 2 Nov 1888, DeWitt Co., IL; d. 9 Mar 1978, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Franklin Cem., Franklin, IL; Resident of Franklin; M. James B. Sinclair on 26 Aug 1906, he died in 1959; Fa.: James B. Lighthall; Mo.: Jeanette Williams; Survived by these children: J. Norton of Sun City, AZ, G. Norman of Springfield, MO and William L. of Roswell, NM; three grand and two great-grandchildren; and a brother: Carl Lighthall of Los Angeles, CA.

SINCLAIR, J. Norton "Nort"; b. 22 Mar 1908, Franklin, IL; d. 18 Apr 1985, Sun City AZ; Bu.: Sun City, AZ; Resident of Sun City; reared at Yeoman Station, just north of Franklin, where his father was depot agent some 50 years; M. Hallie Webster on 8 Apr 1937; Fa.: James Sinclair; Mo.: Bursilla Lighthall; Survived by his wife; a son: James Sinclair of Tulsa, OK; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers: G. Norman Sinclair of Springfield, MO and William L. Sinclair of Roswell, NM; one niece and one nephew.

SINCLAIR, Marquis Crum; b. 22 Jul 1913, Cass Co., IL; d. 26 Jan 1994, Springfield, IL: Bu.: Walnut Ridge Cem., Virginia, IL; WWII Army Veteran; Resident of Virginia; M. Dorothy Jokisch on 11 Sep 1936 in Lincoln, IL; Fa.: Harry Sinclair; Mo.: Rena Crum; Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Dan (Rita) Bahan and Mrs. Steve (Margie) West, both of Jacksonville; one brother: David (wife, Lena) Sinclair of Virginia; one sister: Mrs. Harry (Jean) Devlin of Virginia; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by a grandson; two brothers: Watson Sinclair and John Albert Sinclair; and a sister: Frances Ann Mefford.

SINCLAIR, Mazo (Doerr); b. 7 Dec 1905, Cass Co., IL; d. 25 May 1993, Virginia, IL; bu.: Walnut Ridge Cem., Virginia, IL; Resident of Virginia, IL; M. Gerald Earl Sinclair on 24 Dec 1936, he died 8 Sep 1974; Fa.: John William Doerr; Mo.: Carrie Del Wubker; Survived by a sister: Helen Trenter of Virginia; a nephew: Bud Trenter of Virginia; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by two brothers: Earl "Sandy" Doerr and Leo J. Doerr; and a nephew: William Trenter.

SINCLAIR, Oral S.; b. 16 Jun 1921, Morgan Co., IL; d. 16 Jul 1992, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Walnut Ridge Cem., Virginia, IL; WWII Navy Veteran; Resident of Virginia; M. Alvenia Finn on 21 Apr 1946 in Virginia, IL; Fa.: Earl Sinclair; Mo.: Mabel Strawn; Survived by his wife; one son: Carroll Sinclair of Elkton, VA; two grandsons; and several nieces, nephews and cousins; Preceded by one infant son; one infant daughter; two brothers: Gerald and Joel; and one sister: Mardell Sinclair.

SINCLAIR, Winifred Irene (Stainforth); b. 10 Jan 1887, Lynnville, IL; d. 17 Aug 1987, Rosemead, CA; Bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville, IL; Resident of CA; M. Rev. John A. Sinclair in 1912, he died in 1934; Fa.: John Henry Stainforth; Mo.: Rebecca Ann Wilkinson; Survived by one son: Gilbert E. Sinclair of Arcadia, CA; a grandson: Dr. John Stephen Sinclair of Altadena, CA; a granddaughter: Mrs. Sharon Briffett of Arcadia, CA; and five great-grandchildren.

SINGBUSCH, Gene B.; b. 9 Jun 1912, near Bowling Green, MO; d. 6 Jan 1985, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL; Resident of Jacksonville; WWII Army Veteran; M. Harriett Harney on 25 Feb 1939 in Bowling Green, MO; Fa.: George Singbusch; Mo.: Lottie Moore; Survived by his wife; one stepson: Glenn Moore of Glendora, CA; and one granddaughter: Becky Geane Moore, of Glendora, CA; Preceded in death by one sister.

SINGBUSCH, Harriett (Harney); b. 22 Nov 1911, Murrayville, IL; d. 13 Jun 1992, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL; Resident of Jacksonville; M. Eugene B. Singbusch on 25 Feb 1939 in Bowling Green, MO, he died in 1985; Fa.: William E. Harney; Mo.: Harriett Camm; Survived by one son: Glen E. Moore of Glendora, CA; one granddaughter; two great-grandsons; Preceded by seven brothers and four sisters.

SINGER, Stella M. (Decker); b. 1 Sep 1914, Morgan Co., IL; d. 15 Dec 1995, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Oak Ridge Cem., Springfield, IL: Resident of Jacksonville; formerly of Springfield; M. Murrell E. Singer on 22 Jun 1953 in Omaha, NE, he died 19 Jul 1984; Fa.: Lyman Decker; Mo.: Phyllis Starr; Survived by one stepson: Murrell "Butch" Singer of St. Louis; one sister: Mrs. Burt (Norma) Martin of Jacksonville; two brothers: Nelson K. Decker of Jacksonville and Rollin R. Decker of Carlinville; two step grandsons; several step great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by one sister: Nedra Louise Bates; and five brothers: John Leslie, Elmer Lyman, Adrian James, Dale Zane and Phillip Randall Decker.

SINNOCK, Greg; b. 31 Jan 1926, Quincy, IL; d. 1 Apr 1993, Beardstown, IL; bu.: City Cem., Beardstown, IL; Navy Veteran; Resident of Beardstown; M. Helen K. Florey on 16 Nov 1949 in New London, MO; Fa.: Milton W. Sinnock; Mo.: Virginia Koch; Survived by his wife; his mother of Beardstown; two sons: Ronald of Phoenix, AZ and Donald of Beardstown; four daughters: Linda Davis of Virginia and Diane Ray, Sharon Fisher and Peggy Sinnock, all of Beardstown; two brothers: Donald Sinnock of Macomb and Bob Sinnock of Havana; a sister: Patsy Daniel of Virginia; 13 grand and four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by his father; one sister: Virginia Cobb; and one grandson: Joshua Sinnock.

SIPERLY, Ronald; b. 29 Sep 1965, Sterling, IL; d. 25 Jul 1996; bu.: Riverside Cem., Sterling, IL; Resident of Jacksonville; M.. Monica Davis (date & place not given); Fa.: Donald Paul Hardey; Mo.: Victoria Fortune; Survived by his wife; two sons: Dakota and Shon; one daughter: Brittani; his parents; Paul and Debbie Hardey and Mark and Vickie Siperly; five brothers: Ed, Brian, Jerry, Scott and Frank; one sister: Jennifer Lench; paternal grandparents: Helen Hardey of Rock Falls and Donald and Joanne Hardey of Dixon; maternal grandmother: Gwen Wailen of Centralia; and one special friend: Dawn; Preceded by one sister: Juanita; and his maternal grandfather: Eldon Fortune.

SIPES, Andrew Luke; b. 18 Oct 1978, Beardstown, IL; d. 18 Oct 1978, Beardstown, IL; bu.: City Cem., Beardstown, IL; Fa.: Sammie Sipes; Mo.: Patricia Hayes; Survived by his parents; a brother: Robert; a sister: Heidi, both at home; and grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hayes of Beardstown and Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Sipes of Rushville.

SIPES, Elmer Lee; b. 1 Mar 1909, White Hall, IL; d. 25 Oct 1995, Scott county Nursing Center; Bu.: Pine Tree Cem., Patterson, IL; Resident of Winchester; formerly of Patterson; M. Virginia Rutledge on 19 Jul 1931 in Greene Co., IL; Fa.: Herman Lee Sipes; Mo.: Fanny Whitaker; Survived by his wife; one daughter: Dorothy Jean Hausmann of Bonne Terre, MO; four sons: Howard Keith Sipes of Patterson, Robert Dale (wife, Barbara) Sipes of Jacksonville, Steven Darryl (wife, Carolyn) Sipes of Springfield, MO and Richard Galen (wife, Linda) Sipes of Clayton; 22 grand, 34 great-grand and three great-great-grandchildren; Preceded by three brothers: Noah, Dale and George; and two sisters: Martha Cooper and Margaret Lawson.

SIPES, George W.; b. 16 Apr 1919, Grey Co., KS; d. 11 Nov 1993, New Port Richey, FL; Bu.: (not given); Resident of New Port Richey, FL; formerly of Springfield, IL; M. Hazel Hammond (date & place not given); Fa.: Herman Sipes; Mo.: Fanny Whitaker; Survived by his wife; two sons: Larry Sipes of Winchester and Stephen Sipes of Jacksonville; one daughter: Ruth Mosley of Jacksonville; a brother: Elmer Sipes of Patterson; eight grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

SIPES, Gerald A.; b. 21 Aug 1917, Bosworth, MO; d. 16 Sep 1995, Rushville, IL; Bu.: Christian Neck Cem., northeast of Rushville, IL; Resident of Rushville; M. Lulu J. Lashbrook on 13 Jul 1945 in Pleasant View, IL; Fa.: Clifford Sipes; Mo.: Mabel Pennington; Survived by his wife; 4 sons: Gerald M. "Marlye" Sipes of Rushville, Jerry Lee Sipes of Rushville, Sam A. Sipes of Beardstown and Steven Earl Sipes of Rushville; four daughters: Teena Woodruff of Rushville, Paula Scego of Browning, Lucinda Sipes of Rushville and Tammy Workman of Frederick; 21 grand and 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Floyd of Duluth, MN and Sam Sipes of Beardstown; and three sisters: Florence Kelly of Charleston, Francellia Sweeney of Moline; and Mary Heflin of Vermont, IL; Preceded by one grandson; one granddaughter; and four brothers and one sister.

SIPES, Kenneth N.; b. 15 Sep 1924, Edmon, OK; d. 12 Jul 1988, Rushville, IL; bu.: Christian Neck Cem., north of Rushville, IL; Resident of Rushville; Fa.: Clifford Sipes; Mo.: Mabel Pennington; Survived by three brothers: Floyd of Duluth, MN, Gerald of Rushville and Sam of Beardstown; three sisters: Florence Sweeney of Macomb and Mary Heflin of Vermont, IL and Francellia Sweeney; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

SIPES, Loren C.; b. 2 Nov 1915, Bardolph, IL; d. 26 Aug 1996, Canton, MO; bu.: City Cem., Rushville, IL: WWII Army Veteran; Resident of Rushville; M. Nelson Powers on 25 Jul 1945; Fa.: David Garratt; Mo.: Nettie McCormick; Survived by his wife; one daughter: Mary Lou Houston of Mt. Sterling; two grandchildren; and two sisters: Shirley Miller of Adair and Lois Mitchell of Macomb; Preceded by one granddaughter; and one brother: Russell Sipes.

SIPES, Robert Ray "Red"; b. 3 Aug 1939, Pleasant View, IL; d. 7 May 1979, Beardstown, IL; Bu.: Good Hope Cem., north of Rushville, IL; Marine Corps Veteran; Former resident of Pleasant View, IL; Fa.: Burton B. Sipes; Mo.: Annalee Phillips; Survived by a half-brother: Richard Hance of Macomb; and several aunts and uncles; Preceded by his parents.

SIPES, Sammie R.; b. 26 Apr 1927, Cassville, MO; d. 19 Jan 1996, Springfield, IL: bu.: Christian Neck Cem., rural Beardstown, IL; Resident of Beardstown; M. Rosella M. Savage on 12 Sep 1959 in Beardstown, IL; Fa.: Clifford A. Sipes; Mo.: Mabel Pennington; Survived by his wife; four sons: Jeff (wife, Anita) Sipes of Indianapolis, IN, Ronald Sipes, Clifford Sipes and Arthur Sipes, all of Jacksonville; one brother: Floyd Sipes of Duluth, MN; and three sisters: Florence Kelly of Charleston, Francellia Sweeney of Milan and Mary Heflin of Vermont; and one granddaughter; Preceded by his parents; five brothers: John Elbert, Vernon, Kenneth and Gerald; and one sister: Ethel Busby.

SIRES, Aaron Michael; b. 8 Nov 1988, Dallas, TX; d 8 Nov 1988, Dallas, TX; bu.: Oakland Cem, Moberly, MO; Parents are residents of Garland, TX; Fa.: Mark Sires; Mo.: Julie Johnson; Survived by his parents; grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. James C. Shires of Sherman, TX, Roger Johnson of Doniphan, MO and Brenda Richmond of Doniphan, MO; great-grandparents: Opal Sires of Sherman, TX, Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Johnson of Doniphan, MO and Goldie Talkington of Petersburg; and great-great-grandmother: Lois McMillen of Jacksonville.

SIRIA, Veva (Cornett); b. 28 Jun 1944, Hazard, Ky; d. 13 Apr 1988, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Prospect Cem., Camden, TN; Resident of Jacksonville; M. (not given); Fa.: Clarence Cornett; Mo.: Irene Williams; Survived by her mother of Camden, TN; a brother: C. A. Cornett of Evansville, IN; and a sister: Sue Smith of Columbia City, IN; Preceded by her father.

SISK, Fay (Murray); b. 15 Sep 1912, Kane, IL; d. 9 Sep 1992, Carrollton, IL; bu.: Kane Cem., Kane, IL; Resident of Kane; M. Joe Sisk in 1963 at Pawnee, IL, he died 26 May 1983; Fa.: Matthew H. Murray; Mo.: Nonie Van Matre; Survived by a sister: Helen Ferguson of Kane; and several nephews and nieces; Preceded by four sisters: Gladys Borger, Lydia Erwin, Florence Hanks and Edna Devening; and a brother: Fain Murray.

SISK, Joe; b. 5 Mar 1907, Equality, IL; d. 26 May 1983, Carrollton, IL; bu.: Horse Creek Cem., Pawnee, IL; Resident of Kane, IL; M. Faye Murray in 1963 at Pawnee, IL; Fa.: William Sisk; Mo.: Rebecca Carroll; Surviving are his wife; and several cousins.

SISK, Rhonda Kay; b. 10 Nov 1960, Beardstown, IL; d. 27 Feb 1977, Meredosia, IL; Bu.: Oakland Cem., Meredosia, IL; Resident of Meredosia; Fa.: Robert Sisk; Mo.: Judy Allen; Survived by her father of Quincy; her mother of Meredosia; two brothers and a sister: Robert Sis Jr., Rhoda N. Sisk and Rodney Allen Sisk, all at home; and her grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Louie Sisk of LaBelle, MO and Mrs. Lewis (Adeline) Allen of Meredosia.

SISSON, Grace (Burrel); b. 31 Mar 1907, Mason Co., IL; d. 14 Jan 1985, Petersburg, IL; Bu.: Bath Cem., Bath, IL; Resident of Kilbourne, IL; M. Russell Sisson on 27 May 1939 in Palmyra, MO, he died 11 Aug 1984; Fa.: Samuel Burrel; Mo.: Pearl Sarff; Survived by a sister: Mrs. Ira E. (Mary) Smith of Bath; and several nieces and nephews, some of whom live in the Chandlerville and Virginia area.

SISSON, Irene E. (Hobbs); b. 19 Oct 1911, rural Bath, IL; d. 13 Nov 1985, rural Bath, IL; Bu.: Bath Cem., Bath, IL; M. Ralph Sisson on 8 May 1930 in Quincy, IL, he died 29 Jun 1974; Fa.: Everett Hobbs; Mo.: Frances Lane; Survived by one son: Danny Stice of Bath; one daughter: Mrs. Adelia Vachon of Green Valley; five grand and three great-grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers; Preceded in death by one brother.

SISSON, Russell; b. 6 Dec 1906, Mason Co., IL; d. 11 Aug 1984, Havana, IL; bu.: Bath Cem., Bath, IL; Resident of Kilbourne, IL; M. Grace Burrell on 27 May 1939 in Palmyra, MO; Fa.: Stanton Sisson; Mo.: Melissa Hobbs; Survived by his wife; one sister: Mrs. Ethel Hoffman of Chicago; four nephews and one niece.

SISTI, Alice M. (Rehwald) Hughes; b. 10 Jul 1915, Mankato, MN; d. 12 Feb 1995, Springfield, IL: bu.: Oakridge Cem., Springfield, IL; Resident of Springfield; M. (1) Raymond G. Hughes in 1936; (2) Philip Sisti Sr. in 1964, he died in 1987; Fa.: Louis Rehwald; Mo.: Nellie Thompson; Survived by four sons: Donald R. Hughes, Richard L. Hughes and Wayne T. Hughes, all of Springfield and Robert J. Hughes of Neoga; five daughters: Lynette M. Blankenship and Marilyn R. Hamilton, both of Springfield, Helen A. Fehrholz of Riverton, Patricia L. Bradbury of Versailles and Jacqueline K. Scott of Meredosia; 33 grand and 25 great-grandchildren; one brother: Wilbur Rehwald of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by one sister: Emma Green.

SISTLER, Howard; b. Aug 1915; d. 17 Oct 1990, Geneva, IL; Bu.: (not given); resident of Batavia, IL; formerly of Jacksonville, IL; M. Grace Patterson on 24 Dec 1937; Parents: (not given); Survived by his wife; a daughter: Lucille Poe of WI; three grand and three great-grandchildren; a sister: Edith of Batavia; and a sister-in-law: Margaret Bracewell, and a brother-in-law: Cecil Patterson, both of Jacksonville.

SITES, Donald Joseph; b. 18 Nov 1910, Beardstown, IL; d. 20 Jan 1994, Scottsdale, AZ; Bu.: City Cem., Beardstown, IL; Army Veteran; Resident of Phoenix, AZ; M. Dorothy Schultz on 7 Oct 1946 in Evanston, IL; Fa.: Joseph Edward Sites; Mo.: Adelaide Meyer; Survived by his wife; one sister: Louise Rinck of Phoenix; three nephews; and three nieces, including Christine Roberts and Judy Moore, both of Beardstown; Preceded by one brother: Meyer Sites.

SITTLER, Nellie M. (Ely); b. 16 Oct 1902, MO; d. 4 Oct 1985, Virginia, IL; Bu.: Kingston Cem.; Resident of Virginia, IL; M. Harry Sittler in 1924 at Quincy, IL, he died in 1972; Fa.: James B. Ely; Mo.: Josephine Maddox; Survived by five daughters: Lola Thomas of Kinderhook, Mrs. William (Darlen) Bigsby of Bushnell, Mrs. Jack (Norma) McGee of Virginia, Mrs. Archie (Ruby) Young of Kalamazoo, MI and Mrs. Robert (Anna Beth) Moore of Havana; a son: George of Bushnell; a sister: Ida May Clark of Barry; seven grand and ten great-grandchildren; Preceded in death by one son.

SITTON, Charles O.; b. 14 Jan 1928, Scottville, IL; d. 12 Nov 1988, Springfield, IL: bu.: City Cem., Franklin, IL; WWII Army Veteran; Resident of Palmyra, IL; M. Mary Turner on 19 Nov 1946 in Jacksonville, IL; Fa.: Ralph Sitton; Mo.: Estle Ambrose; Survived by two daughters: Paula Campbell and Brenda Miner, both of Waverly; four sons: Ronald of Palmyra, Mark of Springfield, Craig of Jacksonville and Shawn of Urbana; seven grandchildren; and two sisters: Bertha Gray of Franklin and Edna Wingler of Meredosia.

SITTON, Edna May (Keller) Hansberger; b. 17 Jan 1906, near Roodhouse, IL; d. 1 Jun 1991, St. Louis, MO; bu.: Fernwood Cem., Roodhouse, IL; Resident of Kirkwood, MO; formerly of Roodhouse; M. (1) Donald Hansberger on 5 Jul 1927, he preceded in death; (2) Jack Sitton (date not given) in Cedar Rapids, IA; Fa.: William Edward Keller; Mo.: Rachel S. Fraley; Survived by her husband; one son: Richard R. Hansberger of Kirkwood, MO; one brother: Lee Keller of Roodhouse; and one sister: Irma Yonker of Alton; Preceded by a sister: Helen Wolfe.

SITTON, Flossie C. (England); b. 13 Oct 1893, White Hall, IL; d. 17 Oct 1983, Roodhouse, IL; bu.: Fernwood Cem., Roodhouse, IL; M. William T. Sitton on 22 Jun 1909 in White Hall, IL, he died in July 1966; Fa.: Joseph England; Mo.: Nancy Allen; Surviving are four daughters and a son: Mrs. Robert (Lucile) Taylor of Sacramento, CA, Mrs. Gerald (Betty) Wells of Roodhouse, Iris Range, and Mrs. Robert (Vida) Simonds, both of Jacksonville; and Ellis Sitton of Sherrard, IL; Preceded in death by three daughters, a sister and six brothers.

SITTON, Francis M.; b. 20 Jan 1904, Greene Co., IL; d. 4 Mar 1993, White Hall, IL; bu.: Fernwood Cem., Roodhouse, IL; Resident of Roodhouse; M. Wretha Coffman Blake on 3 Jul 1954 in Winchester, IL; Fa.: Lee Sitton; Mo.: Eva Pinkerton; Survived by his wife; two sons: Raymond Sitton of Peoria and Jack Sitton of Kirkwood, MO; one daughter: Doris Craigmile of Denver, CO; two step-daughters: Marian Savage of Winchester and Karen Blake of Roodhouse; 10 grand and several great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; two brothers: Gilbert Sitton of Granite City and Donald Sitton of Pueblo, CO; and three sisters: Imogene Rigdon of White Hall, Virginia Blackburn of Winchester and Darlene Bell of Manchester; Preceded by one son: James; two brothers: William and Clarence; and one sister: Gladys Gardner.

SITTON, Gilbert Lee; b. 29 Aug 1912, Roodhouse, IL; d. 19 Sep 1995, Granite City, IL; bu.: Fernwood Cem., Roodhouse, IL: Resident of Granite City; formerly of Roodhouse; M. Vela Edna Riddle on 5 Mar 1932 in Carrollton, IL; Fa.: Lee Leonidus Sitton; Mo.: Eva Jane Pinkerton; Survived by his wife; two sons: Harold E. Sitton of Brighton and Paul W. Sitton of Granite City; three daughters: Shirley M. Scriggs of Lubbock, TX, Jane Ireland of Hillsboro and Patricia A. Puent of Collinsville; 14 grand, 21 great-grand, five step great-grand and two great-great-grandchildren; one brother: Donald Sitton of Jacksonville; three sisters: Imogene Rigdon of White Hall, Virginia Blackburn of Winchester and Darlene Bell of Manchester; Preceded by three brothers: Bill, Francis and Clarence of Roodhouse; one sister: Gladys Gardiner of Springfield; and a granddaughter: Bonnie Ireland of Hillsboro.

SITTON, Jack W.; b. 1 Dec 1930, Pleasant Hill, IL; d. 7 Dec 1995, Columbia, MO; Bu.: Mason Cem., near Pleasant Hill, IL; Korean War Air Force Veteran; Resident of Pleasant Hill, IL; M. Joyce Kells on 15 July 1977 in Hillview, IL; Fa.: Rade V. Sitton; Mo.: Leota J. Kennedy; Survived by his wife; his mother of Pleasant Hill; two daughters: Molly and Christina Sitton, both at home; and one step-daughter: Rose Marie Anderson; Preceded by his father.

SITTON, Julia E. (Ward); b. 11 May 1919, Burkeville, IL; d. 13 Sep 1977, Belleville, IL; bu.: Fernwood Cem., Roodhouse, IL; Resident of Mascoutah, IL; formerly of Roodhouse, IL; M. Donald L. "Dick" Sitton on 22 Dec 1961 in Jacksonville, IL; Fa.: George Ward; Mo.: Sarah Jones; Survived by her husband; a brother: Herschel Ward of Jacksonville; Preceded by three brothers and two sisters.

SITTON, Lena (Pollard); b. 24 Sep 1907, Roodhouse, IL; d. 21 Aug 1983, Roodhouse, IL; bu.: Fernwood Cem., Roodhouse, IL; M. William Sitton (date & place not given), he died 16 Jul 1974; Fa.: Herman Pollard; Mo.: Nancy Monroe; Survivors include two sons: Thomas Sitton of Springfield and Robert Sitton of Jacksonville; seven grand and four great-grandchildren; Preceded in death by four brothers; three sisters; one grandchild and one great-grandchild.

SITTON, Mary Jean (Simmons); b. 14 Jul 1925, Greene Co., IL; d. 15 May 1995, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Fernwood Cem., Roodhouse, IL; Resident of Jacksonville; formerly of Roodhouse; M. Thomas L. Sitton on 25 Jun 1945 in Greene Co., IL, he died 11 Jun 1984; Fa.: Fred "Pappy" Simmons; Mo.: Blanche Roberts; Survived by two sons: John G. (wife, Susan); Sitton of Jacksonville and Fred W. "Ted" (wife, Sharon) Sitton of Roodhouse; and four grandchildren; Preceded by her parents; a son: David Thomas Sitton; a grandson; and a brother: Fred M. Simmons.

SITTON, Mary L. (Turner); b. 20 Dec 1925, Waverly, IL; d. 23 Jan 1993, Waverly, IL; Bu.: East Cem., Waverly, IL; M. Charles Sitton (date & place not given); Fa.: John Turner; Mo.: Maude Mann; Survived by four sons: Ronald Sitton of Palmyra, Mark Sitton of Springfield, Craig Sitton of Jacksonville and Shawn Sitton of Urbana; two daughters: Paula Campbell and Brenda Miner, both of Waverly; eight grand and two great-grandchildren.

SITTON, Ralph; b. 27 Apr 1901, Morgan Co., IL; d. 31 Aug 1987, Jacksonville, IL: bu.: City Cem., Franklin, IL; Resident of Franklin; M. Estle Ambrose on 25 Jul 1925, she died 2 Jul 1972; Fa.: William Sitton; Mo.: Ella Simmons; Survived by two daughters: Bertha Gray of Franklin and Edna Wingler of Meredosia; one son: Charles Sitton of Palmyra; 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; two nieces and three nephews; Preceded by two brothers and one sister.

SITTON, Thomas Lee; b. 30 Nov 1925, Roodhouse, IL; d. 14 Jun 1984, Springfield, IL: bu.: Fernwood Cem., Roodhouse, IL; WWII and Korean War Veteran; A former resident of Roodhouse; M. Mary J. Simmons on 23 Jul 1945 in Jacksonville, IL; Fa.: William Sitton; Mo.: Lena Pollard; Survived by his wife; two sons: John of Jacksonville and Ted of Roodhouse; six grandchildren; a brother: Robert of Jacksonville; A son, David, and a grandson, Chris, preceded in death.

SIVILLE, Leroy D.; b. 1 Jul 1927, Buckley, IL; d. 26 Sep 1993, St. Louis, MO; Bu.: Floral Hill Cem., Hoopeston, IL; WWII and Korean War Marine Veteran; Resident of Jacksonville; M. Mary Jane Baird on 10 Jun 1951 in St. Ann, MO; Fa.: Francis K. Siville; Mo.: Elma Lackey; Survived by his wife; three sons: Randy of Los Angeles, CA, Steve of Ft. Walton Beach, FL and Gary Siville of Seattle, WA; two grandchildren; four brothers: Robert of Kenosha, WI, Glen of Hoopeston, Raymond of Oxnard, CA and Fred Siville of Aurora; and two sisters: Evelyn Kronkite of Danville and Ruth Drollinger of Hoopeston.

SIX, Allen; b. 15 Nov 1925, Bluffs, IL; d. 19 Mar 1977, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Chapin Cem., Chapin, IL; WWII Veteran; Resident of Chapin; M. Ruth White on 15 Aug 1945; Fa.: Claude Six; Mo.: Ottylee Masterson; Survived by his mother of Chapin; his wife; these children: James of Auburn, John at home and Judith, wife of Kenneth Brinkman of Momence; and two grandchildren; Preceded by his father.

SIX, Beatrice L. (Brown); b. 8 Feb 1906; d. 1978, Peoria, IL; Was 72 years of age at death; bu.: City Cem., Beardstown, IL; Resident of Beardstown; M. (not given), her husband preceded in death; Fa.: Oscar Brown; Mo.: O'Della Elizabeth Hall; Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Kenneth (Maizie) Lanier of Henry; two grandsons; two sisters: Mrs. Maxine Wiggins and Miss Jane Brown, both of Springfield; two brothers: Robert F. Brown of Key Largo, FL and Clarence E. "Deacon" Brown of Beardstown; Preceded by two brothers and a sister.

SIX, Betty L. (Gobel); b. 29 Sep 1932, Chambersburg, IL; d. 10 Jun 1986, Springfield, IL: bu.: Oakland Cem., Meredosia, IL; Resident of Meredosia; M. Robert Six on 19 Sep 1968 in Chambersburg, IL; Fa.: Archie Gobel; Mo.: Violet Phillips; Survived by her husband; four children: Mrs. John (Terry) Kane of O'Fallon, MO, Danny Little of Meredosia, Steve Little of Winchester and Kim Six, at home; three sisters: Narvilla Tubbs of Mt. Sterling, Vickie Dickman of Meredosia and Mary Hutton of Bluffs; and 11 grandchildren; Preceded by a daughter: Patricia; and a brother: Donald Leroy.

SIX, Catherine I. (Morrow); b. 6 Jan 1906, Calvin, OK; d. 30 Dec 1987, Litchfield, IL: bu.: Brown Cem., Chambersburg, IL; Resident of Litchfield; formerly of Chambersburg; M. Kenneth S. Six on 31 Mar 1986; Fa.: Frank Morrow; Mo.: Amanda Weaver; Survived by a daughter: Mrs. John D. (Charlotte) Moss of Litchfield; two grandchildren; and a sister: Mrs. C. C. (Ruth) Meadows of McAlester, OK.

SIX, Charles E.; b. 7 Aug 1930, Chapin, IL; d. 1 Mar 1989, Springfield, IL: bu.: Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL; Resident of Jacksonville; Korean War Veteran; M. (1) Iona Warcup on 6 Apr 1959 in Jacksonville, IL, she died 9 Feb 1982; (2) Maxine Stringer Pierson on 21 Oct 1983 in Jacksonville; Fa.: Roy Six; Mo.: Eva Barfield; Survived by his wife; a son: Edward Dwayne Six of Jacksonville; a stepson: Shane Pierson of Jacksonville; a stepdaughter: Lisa Pierson of Springfield; a step grandson: Brandon Tyler Pierson; and a sister: Marie Dennis of Decatur; Preceded by his parents and stepfather: Noah Potter.

SIX, Dollie B. (Ingram); b. 22 Aug 1904, Brown Co., IL; d. 26 May 1979, Springfield, IL; bu.: Versailles Cem., Versailles, IL; Resident of Versailles; M. Ira Eldon Six in 1921, he died in Dec. 1970; Fa.: Fritz Ingram; Mo.: Gracie Pearl Hume; Survived by three sons: George A. of Chambersburg, Edwin D. of Franklin and Robert Lee of Meredosia; a brother: Lester Ingram; five grand and five great-grandchildren; Preceded by a daughter.

SIX, Donald L.; b. 19 Nov 1944, Bluffs, IL; d. 9 Oct 1985, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Oakland Cem., Meredosia, IL; Resident of Bluffs, IL; M. (not given); Fa.: Leroy Six; Mo.: Morena Neese; Survived by his parents of Bluffs; one son: Leroy Perry Six, at home; two brothers: William Six of Woodson and Ronald Six of Jacksonville; four sisters: Donna Boring of Belleville, Barbara Lashbrook of Independence, MO, Ruth VanBebber of Jacksonville and Lorena Ellen Sweeten of Bluffs; Preceded by one brother: Larry.

SIX, Earl William; b. 16 Sep 1905, Scott Co., IL; d. 11 May 1991, Winchester, IL; bu.: City Cem., Winchester, IL; M. Barbara Jean Glossop on 16 Mar 1946 in Pittsfield, IL: Fa.: William Six; Mo.: Hattie McKinney; Survived by his wife; one son: Willie Six of Winchester; two grandchildren: Pam Wynn of Winchester and Randy Six of Yuma, AZ; four great-grandchildren; and two nephews: Eddie Kirkpatrick of Winchester and Arvey L. Pence of Beardstown; Preceded by his parents and two sisters: Elsie Pence and Bessie Kirkpatrick.

SIX, Edna (Liming); b. 15 Dec 1894, Morgan Co., IL; d. 6 Mar 1976, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Fairview Cem., Bluffs, IL: Resident of Jacksonville; M. John S. Six in 1911, he died 22 Jan 1947; Fa.: Isaac Liming; Mo.: Evalena Gilliland; Survived by three sons: Virgil Leroy of Versailles, John Jr. of Decatur, and Harold Lewis of Moline; two daughters: Mrs. Vera Rodgers and Mrs. Pearl Barfield, both of Jacksonville; a sister: Lucille Six of Jacksonville; two brothers: Andrew Liming of Decatur and Francis Liming of Jacksonville; 19 grand and several great-grandchildren; Preceded in death by three sons: Ray, Melvin and Eugene.

SIX, Geneveve "Jenny"; b. 31 Jan 1902; d. 7 Jan 1982, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL; M. Allan P. six on 8 Nov 1924, he died in 1965; Fa.: James S. Westrope; Mo.: Elizabeth Downs; Surviving are two sons: Ronald Six of Jacksonville and Russell Six of Groveland, MA; four daughters: Mrs. Harry (Irene) Little, Mrs. Alvin(Neta) Birdsell, Mrs. Sharon Walden and Mrs. Ronald (Sheila) Proffitt, all of Jacksonville; 16 grand and six great-grandchildren; one brother: Virgil Westrope; and three sisters: Hazel Thompson, Edna DeSollar and Blanche Harris, all of Jacksonville; Preceded in death by one son.

SIX, George A.; b. 13 Feb 1923, Brown Co., IL; d. 18 Apr 1988, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: West Cem., Versailles, IL; Resident of Chambersburg; M. Ruth E. Allen on 8 Jun 1943 in Bowling Green, MO; Fa.: Ira Eldon Six; Mo.: Dollie Belle Ingram; Survived by his wife; two sons: Thomas R. of Meredosia and Reginald A. of Springfield; four grandsons; and two brothers: Robert of Meredosia and Edwin of Versailles; Preceded by an infant sister.

SIX, Gordon; b. 17 May 1913, Exeter, IL; d. 26 Feb 1996, Exeter, IL; bu.: Exeter, IL; WWII Army Veteran; Resident of Exeter; Fa..: Charles Six; Mo.: Cecil (maiden not given); Survived by two nieces and two nephews; Preceded by three brothers and a sister.

SIX, Gregory W.; b. 15 Jan 1950, Jacksonville, IL; d. 30 Jan 1995, Greenville, SC; Bu.: Wilson Cem., Perry, IL; Marine Corps Veteran; Resident of Greenville, SC; formerly of Quincy and Pike Co., IL; M. Jeanette Myers on 28 Dec 1972 in Griggsville, IL; Fa.: Richard Lee Six; Mo.: Frances Ranft-Nelson; Survived by his wife; one daughter: Jessica Six of Greenville, SC; one son: Justin Six of Camp LeJeune, Jacksonville, NC; and one brother: Richard Six of Greenville, SC; Preceded by his parents.

SIX, Hazel Mae (Floyd); b. 31 Mar 1905, Meredosia, IL; d. 31 Aug 1984, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Oakland Cem., Meredosia, IL; resident of Jacksonville; formerly of Chapin, IL; M. David Perry Six on 12 Nov 1921 in Winchester, IL, he died 27 Mar 1978; Fa.: George A. Floyd; Mo.: Esther Helen Dorman; Survived by one son: LeRoy of Chapin; eight daughters: Mrs. Fred (Laura) Steinmann of Cottage Hills, Mrs. Dorothy Oris of Painesville, OH, Mrs. Eugene (Violet) Neese of Indianapolis, IN, Mrs. Cletus (Esther) Barfield of Versailles, Mrs. Virginia Hamm of Decatur, Mrs. Shirley Phillips of Rushville, Mrs. Pauline Rowe, and Mrs. Richard (Norma) Monroe, both of Jacksonville; 37 grand, 61 great-grand and 5 great-great-grandchildren; Preceded in death by two children, four grandchildren; and three brothers.

SIX, Inez Lucille (Liming); b. 14 Jul 1899, Scott Co., IL; d. 5 Aug 1988, Springfield, IL: bu.: Green Cem., near Bluffs, IL; Resident of Springfield; M. Herman B. Six (date & place not given), he died in 1951; Fa.: Isaac Liming; Mo.: Evalena Gilliland; Survived by three sons: Russell of Springfield, Herman Jr. of Jacksonville and Clyde Howard of Murrayville; three daughters: Mrs. Paul (Bess) Treece of Jacksonville, Mary Johnson of Springfield and Margaret Phillips of Springfield; 30 grand and several great-grandchildren; and two brothers: Francis of Jacksonville and Andrew of Dalton City; Preceded by three brothers and one sister.

SIX, Iona M. (Warcup); b. 22 Feb 1936, Jacksonville, IL; d. 4 Feb 1982, Jacksonville, IL: bu.: Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL; M. Charles Six on 6 Apr 1958; Fa.: Clarence D. Warcup; Mo.: Mabel Snyder; Surviving are her husband; one son: Edward, at home; two sisters: Betty Pullam and Alberta Pullam; two brothers: Danny Warcup and LeRoy Tribble Jr., all of Jacksonville, several nieces and nephews; Preceded in death by her parents.

SIX, John Jr.; b. 19 Jun 1929, Morgan Co., IL; d. 25 Jul 1991, Decatur, IL; Bu.: East Cem., Jacksonville, IL; Navy Veteran; M. Melba Rider on 8 Aug 1959 in Jacksonville, IL; Resident of Decatur; formerly of Jacksonville; Fa.: John Slagle Six; Mo.: Edna Liming; Survived by his wife; four sons: John E. Six, James Six, Jeff Six and Mike Six; and one daughter: Joyce Six, all of Decatur; four grandchildren; one step grandchild; one brother: Virgil Six of Versailles; and one sister: Vera Rodgers of Jacksonville; Preceded by his parents; two brothers: Raymond Six and Harold Six; and one sister: Pearl Barfield.

SIX, Katerina Maria; b. 25 Aug 1962, Louisville, KY; d. 8 Feb 1981, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL; Fa.: Ronald E. Six; Mo.: Mary Sheedy; Survived by her parents; her fianc�: David Meyers of Jacksonville; her maternal grandmother: Genevieve Six of Jacksonville; four sisters and a brother: Mrs. Steve (Karen) Donovan of Jacksonville, Gretchen, Eric, Kirsten and Heidi Six, all at home.

SIX, Kenneth S.; b. 27 Oct 1905, Payson, UT; d. 31 Mar 1986, Litchfield, IL; bu.: Brown Cem.; Resident of Litchfield; formerly of Chambersburg; M. Catherine Irene Morrow (date & place not given); Fa.: Charles Six; Mo.: Anna Metz; Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. John (Charlotte) Moss of Litchfield; and two grandchildren.

SIX, Kenneth Wayne; b. 5 Aug 1919, Morgan Co., IL; d. 19 Feb 1976, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Green Cem., Bluffs, IL; WWII Army Veteran; M. Pauline Christenson (date & place not given); Fa.: Herman Six; Mo.: Lucille Liming; Survived by a son: Darrell Six of Topeka, KS and two grandchildren; following brothers and sisters: Mary Clark of Springfield, Russell Six of South Bend, IN, Mrs. Bess Treece, Margaret Phillips and Herman Six, Jr., all of Jacksonville, and Clyde H. Six of Murrayville; Also survived by his mother of Jacksonville.

SIX, Laura L. (Turner) Six; b. 6 Apr 1896; d. 9 Jul 1983, Pittsfield, IL: bu.: McCord Cem., Perry, IL; Resident of Perry, IL; M. (1) Ira Six on 26 Aug 1914, he died in 1945; (2) Herbert C. Six on 27 Jun 1951, he died in 1964; Fa.: George Turner; Mo.: Harriet Pouder; Survivors include one son: Russell Six of Albany; eight grandchildren; three sisters: Mrs. Myriam Fowler and Mrs. Minnie Lawber, both of Griggsville; and Mrs. Ruth Copeland of Pittsfield; and one brother: Charles Turner of Perry; Preceded in death by two sons and one brother.

SIX, Leroy A.; b. 22 Oct 1922, Bluffs, IL; d. 1 Mar 1995, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: City Cem. Winchester, IL; Resident of Jacksonville; formerly of Bluffs; M. Lorene Ellen Neese on 26 May 1942 in Bowling Green, MO; Fa.: David Perry Six; Mo.: Hazel Mae Floyd; Survived by two sons: William and Ronald (wife, Vickie) Six, both of Jacksonville; four daughters: Donna Renth of Belleville, Mrs. Charles (Barbara) Lashbrook of Belleville, Mrs. Gary (Ruth) Shelton of Jacksonville and Ellen Sweeten of Jacksonville; seven sisters: Laura Stinemann of Cottage Hills, Dorothy Oris of Painesville, OH, Violete Neese of Indianapolis, IN, Esther Barfield of Versailles, Virginia Tribble of Jacksonville, Shirley Phillips of Rushville and Norma Koyne of Jacksonville; 20 grand and 16 great-grandchildren; Preceded by two sons: Leroy and Larry Six; one brother: David Perry Six; and two sisters: Pauline Cumby and Marjorie Six.

SIX, Lorena Ellen (Neese); b. 2 Sep 1923, Winchester, IL; d. 2 Nov 1995, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: City Cem., Winchester, IL; Resident of Jacksonville; formerly of Bluffs; M. Leroy A. Six on 26 May 1942 in Bowling Green, MO, he preceded in death; Fa.: Henry L. Neese; Mo.: Rena Ellen Sanders; Survived by 4 daughters: Donna Renth of Belleville, Mrs. Charles (Barbara) Lashbrook of Belleville, Mrs. Gary (Ruth) Shelton and Ellen Sweeten, both of Jacksonville; 2 sons: William and Ronald (wife, Vickie) Six, both of Jacksonville; one grandson: Leroy Perry Six, raised in the home; 20 other grandchildren; many foster grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers: Earl Eugene Neese of Indianapolis and Henry Everett Neese of Bluffs; and 4 sisters: Pauline Ledoris Nunes of Peoria, Lillie Mae Williams of Oakland, CA, Janet Pickett & Genevieve Drew, both of Silver Springs, MD; Preceded by her husband in Feb. 1995; two sons: Donald Leroy and Larry Six; one brother: George Ray Neese; and one sister: Marie Barnd.

SIX, Ottylee B. (Masterson); b. 26 Feb 1903, Scott Co., IL; d. 9 Jan 1981, Springfield, IL: bu.: Chapin Cem., Chapin, IL; Resident of Chapin; M. Claude Six on 6 Dec 1924, he died 8 Sep 1972; Fa.: Orville Masterson; Mo.: Laura Higdon; Survived by a daughter-in-law: Ruth Six of Chapin; three grand and four great-grandchildren; and a niece: Virginia Little of Jacksonville; Preceded by one son, one brother and one sister; She was the last of her immediate family.

SIX, Perry; b. 12 Apr 1894, Winchester, IL; d. 27 Mar 1978, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Oakland Cem., Meredosia, IL; Resident of Chapin; M. Hazel M. Floyd on 12 Nov 1921 in Winchester, IL; Fa.: Commodore Perry Six; Mo.: Amanda Slagle; Survived by his wife; a son: Leroy of Bluffs; eight daughters: Mrs. Fred (Laura) Steinmann of Cottage Hills, Mrs. Dorothy Oris of Painsville, OH, Mrs. Eugene (Violet) Neese of Indianapolis, IN, Mrs. Cledus (Esther) Barfield of Versailles, Mrs. Charles (Virginia) Hamm of Jacksonville, Mrs. Shirley Cockerill of Rushville, Mrs. Pauline Rowe of Jacksonville and Mrs. Richard (Norma) Monroe of Woodson; 33 grand and 35 great-grandchildren; Preceded by three brothers, two sisters, two sons and one daughter.

SIX, Robert Lee; b. 5 May 1927, Jacksonville, IL; d. 24 Aug 1978, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL; Fa.: Allan P. Six; Mo.: Geneveve Westrope; Survived by his mother and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Harry (Irene) Little of Winchester, Mrs. Alvin (Neta) Birdsell of Jacksonville, Ronald Six of Jacksonville, Russell Six of Groveland, MA, Mrs. Fred (Sharon) Miller of Jacksonville and Mrs. Ronald (Sheila) Proffitt of Jacksonville.

SIX, Russell; b. 26 Mar 1924, Bluffs, IL; d. 31 Jul 1992, Springfield, IL: bu. Green Cem., near Bluffs, IL; Resident of Springfield; formerly of Bluffs; M. Herman B. Six; Mo.: Inez Lucille Liming; Survived by two brothers: Herman Six of Jacksonville and Clyde Six of Murrayville; three sisters: Mary Clark of Springfield, Mrs. Paul (Bess) Treece of Jacksonville and Margaret Phillips of Springfield; and many nieces and nephews; Preceded by his parents and one brother.

SIX, Russell M.; b. 18 Sep 1905, near Oxville, IL; d. 26 Feb 1982, Phoenix, AZ; bu.: AZ; Former resident of the Bluffs/Winchester areas; M. Frances Sheetz (date & place not given); Fa.: Zack Six; Mo.: Fannie Crawford; Surviving are his wife; two brothers: Dale Six of Pittsfield and Kenneth Six of Torrance, CA; a sister: Helen Six Lightner, also of Torrance and a number of cousins in the Bluffs-Winchester area; A brother, Rolla Six, preceded in death.

SIX, Ruth Aileen (White); b. 14 Feb 1925, Chapin, IL; d. 9 Nov 1994, Chapin, IL; bu.: Chapin Cem., Chapin, IL; Resident of Chapin; M. Allen Merle Six on 15 Aug 1948 in Chapin, IL, he died 19 Mar 1977; Fa.: Earl White; Mo.: Ada Drake; Survived by two sons: James (wife, Linda) Six of Ainsworth, IA and John (wife, Betty) Six of Chapin; one daughter: Judith (husband, Kenneth) Brinkman of Momence; 12 grandchildren; one brother: Charles White of Chapin; and three sisters: anna Mae Hymes and Barbara Fricke, both of Chapin, and Betty Covery of Plano, TX; Preceded by her parents and one brother: Gerald White, in infancy.

SKAGGS, Glenn Parks; b. 21 Sep 1904, Fayette, IL; d. 30 Apr 1994, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Oakwood Cem., Greenfield, IL; Resident of Carrollton, IL; M. Vera A. Connolly on 4 Jul 1927 in Springfield, IL, she died 19 Oct 1991; Fa.: Thomas Skaggs; Mo.: Nell Parks; Survived by five sons: Dr. Thomas W. of St. Louis, Robert E. of Davis, CA, James R. of Wauconda, Glenn E. of Chevy Chase, MD and John J. Skaggs of Belvidere; 14 grand and six great-grandchildren; three sisters: Florence Brown of Mount Dora, FL, Florine Owens of Greenfield and Dorothy Emery of Cape Girardeau, MO; and one brother: Tim Skaggs of Carrollton.

SKAGGS, Maude E. (Black); b. 29 Oct 1892, Greene Co., IL; d. 16 Dec 1985, King City, OR; Bu.: White Hall, IL; Resident of King City, OR; formerly of Hillview, IL; M. William Skaggs (date & place not given), he died in 1941; Fa.: William Black; Mo.: Anna Chorn; Survived by a son: Earnest of King City, OR; and several nieces and nephews.

SKAGGS, Vera A. (Connolly); b. 11 Mar 1904, Murrayville, IL; d. 19 Oct 1991, Carrollton, IL; Bu.: Oak Wood Cem., Greenfield, IL; Resident of Carrollton; M. Glenn Skaggs on 4 Jul 1927 in Springfield, IL; Fa.: Peter Connolly; Mo.: Hannah Langdon; Survived by her husband; five sons: Dr. Thomas W. Skaggs of St. Louis, MO, Robert E. Skaggs of Davis, CA, James R. Skaggs of Wauconda, Glenn E. Skaggs of Chevy Chase, MD and John J. Skaggs of Belvidere; 14 grand and four great-grandchildren; Preceded by one sister and three brothers.

SKAGGS, Wilma (Ruyle); b. 10 Jan 1907, Vandalia, MO; d. 31 Oct 1990, Logan, OH; Bu.: Asbury Cem., near Jacksonville, IL; Resident of Logan, OH; formerly of Jacksonville; M. (not given); Fa.: Albert William Ruyle; Mo.: Frances Delia Rufus; Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Homer L. (Marilyn) Stapleton of Logan, OH; three grand and two great-grandchildren; and a sister: Hazel Ruyle Sager of Jacksonville; Preceded by three sisters: Mabel, Edith and Gladys Ruyle.

SKEENS, Elmer; b. 16 Mar 1896, Franklin, IL; d. 30 Nov 1984, Beardstown, IL; Bu.; City Cem., Beardstown, IL; Resident of Beardstown; M. Marie Perry in 1943 at Beardstown, IL, she died in 1983; Fa.: William Skeens; Mo.: Clara Topliff; Survived by one step-son: Verlin Perry of Beardstown; and one nephew: Byron Strawn of Alexander; Preceded by one sister and three brothers.

SKEENS, Marie (Lanier); b. 10 Aug 1896, Brown Co., IL; d. 24 Apr 1983, Beardstown, IL; Bu.: City Cem.., Beardstown, IL; M. Elmer Skeens in 1943; Fa.: Edom Lanier; Mo.: Eliza Perry; Survived by her husband; one son: Verlin Perry of Beardstown; one sister: Ruby Perry of Rushville; eight grand and 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

SKELTON, Charles Edward; b. 16 Apr 1910, Palmyra, IL; d. 25 Dec 1991, Louisiana, MO; Bu.: (not given); Resident of Louisiana, MO; formerly of Manchester, IL; M. Helen Mitchell on 19 Jun 1934, she died 17 Sep 1971; Fa.: Charles H. Skelton; Mo.: Susan Green; Survived by one daughter: Carol Kosse of Clayton; two sons: Howard of Pittsfield and Donald Skelton of Salida, CA; six grand and seven great-grandchildren; Preceded by three brothers.

SKELTON, John P. "Jack"; b. 31 Jul 1931, Hamilton, OH; d. 29 Aug 1994, Griggsville, IL; Bu.: Bethel Cem., near Griggsville, IL; Korean War Navy Veteran; Resident of Griggsville; M. Janice Marie Anthony on 14 Nov 1959 in Springfield, IL; Fa.: Roy Skelton; Mo.: Marie Crane; Survived by his wife; three sons: Michael Skelton of Griggsville and Patrick and Daniel Skelton, both of Chicago; a sister: Mrs. William E. (Susan) Mayfield of Springfield; a brother; Frank Skelton of Litchfield; one aunt; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by his parents.

SKILES, Berl B.; b. 29 Jun 1904, Schuyler Co., IL; d. 26 Feb 1988, Macomb, IL; Bu.: City Cem, Rushville, IL; Resident of Rushville; M. Doris Bartlow Greer on 15 Jul 1940 in Pleasant, IA; Fa.: O. D. Skiles; Mo.: Josephine Rebman; Survived by his wife; a son: Gary of Newton, IA; two daughters: Cheryl Clements of Rushville and Marna Davis of Astoria; seven grand and five great-grandchildren; Preceded by one grandson, three brothers and one sister.

SKILES, Carrie E. (Sawers); b. 26 Feb 1895, Schuyler Co., IL; d. 2 Jul 1985, Rushville, IL; bu.: City Cem., Rushville, IL; M. Guy L. Skiles on 9 Dec 1916 in Dakota City, NE, he died 14 Feb 1975; Fa.: Isaac Sawers; Mo.: Frances Moore; Survived by one sister: Mrs. Florence Heaton of Macomb; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; Preceded in death by 10 brothers and 3 sisters.

SKILES, Don R.; b. 15 Apr 1922, Ray, IL; d. 22 Oct 1982, Rushville, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Rushville, IL; Army WWII Veteran; M. Ada Kaler on 2 Aug 1951 in East Peoria, IL; Fa.: Ben Skiles; Mo.: Iva Phillips; Surviving are his wife; two sisters: Pauline Dixon and Mrs. Alliene Edie, both of Peoria, IL; Preceded in death by his parents.

SKILES, Doris Elizabeth (Bartlow) Greer; b. 26 Nov 1915, Schuyler Co., IL; d. 24 Oct 1995, Rushville, IL; bu.: City Cem., Rushville, IL; M. (1) Robert Greer in 1935 in IA, he died 26 Feb 1938; (2) Berl B. Skiles on 15 Jul 1940 in Mt. Pleasant, IA, he died 26 Feb 1988; Fa.: Herbert A. Bartlow; Mo.: Reba F. Reich; Survived by one son: Gary Skiles of Newton, IA; two daughters: Cheryl Clements of Rushville and Mrs. Charles R. "Dick" (Marna) Davis of Astoria; seven grand and 11 great-grandchildren: two sisters: Maurine Strong of Rushville and Margie Davis of Dallas, TX; Preceded by one grandson: Scott Alan Clements.

SKILES, Evelyn I. (Matthew) Beard; b. 4 Feb 1911, Beardstown, IL; d. 21 Nov 1992, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Walnut Ridge Cem., Virginia, IL; Resident of Virginia; M. (1) James D. Beard (date & place not given); (2) Mark O. Skiles on 31 Jul 1948 in Kirksville, MO, he died 16 Sep 1989; Fa.: Ray Matthew; Mo.: Bertha Webster; Survived by one son: Richard Beard of Torrance, CA, by a previous marriage to James D. Beard; two sisters: Pearl Barber of Virginia and Annabel Wilcox of Lawton, OK; two stepsons: Peter Skiles of Virginia and Thomas Skiles of Carpentersville; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by one infant son: James Beard; one sister: Opal Sterling; and one brother: Rodney Matthew.

SKILES, Hazel (Guthrie); b. 15 Aug 1900, Beardstown, IL; d. 12 Apr 1986, Springfield, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Beardstown, IL; Resident of Beardstown; M. (not given); Fa.: Raymond Guthrie; Mo.: Sarah Grewell; Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Virginia Anderson of Arvada, CA and Mrs. Mary Lung of Springfield; three sons: Clarence of Gilson and James and Robert, both of Beardstown; five grandchildren; three sisters: Mrs. Louise Reither, Mrs. Ruth Wessel and Mrs. Leona Thompson, all of Beardstown; Preceded by her parents; one daughter; three brothers and six sisters.

SKILES, J. Clyde; b. 26 Sep 1896, Schuyler Co., IL; d. 27 Jan 1977, Beardstown, IL: Bu.: (not given); M. Nellie Jones on 20 Oct 1921 in Beardstown, IL; FA.: J. E. Skiles; Mo.: Carrie B. Robertson; Survived by his wife; a son: Arthur E. Skiles of McLean, VA; a daughter: Mrs. John (Doris June) Coleman of Quitman, GA; four grandchildren; a great-grand; four sisters: Mrs. Meyer (Leslie) Keneer of Rushville, Mrs. Faye Williams of Silver Springs, MD, Mrs. Allie Hewitt of Fairfax, VA and Mrs. Freda Miller of Dayton, OH; and a brother: R. Winfield Skiles of Annandale, VA.

SKILES, Lester "Bob"; b. 10 Oct 1911, Browning, IL; d. 11 Jul 1995, rural Browning, IL; bu.: Ridgeville Cem., rural Browning, IL; Resident of Browning; M. Muriel Davis on 2 Mar 1932 in Rushville, IL; Fa.: James A. Skiles; Mo.: rosa Ann Stambaugh; Survived by his wife; three daughters: Mrs. Buddy (Barbara) Romine of Ashland, Mrs. Verne (Maralee) Weihl of Florissant, MO and Mrs. Donald (Judith) Anderson of Springfield; two sons: Gail Skiles of Virginia and Stephen Skiles of Browning; nine grand, two step grand and six great-grandchildren; and two brothers: Donald Skiles of Bowen and John Skiles of Industry; Preceded by two sons; one grandson, two sisters and three brothers.

SKILES, Mark O.; b. 19 Feb 1902, Cass Co., IL; d. 16 Sep 1989, Virginia, IL; bu.: Walnut Ridge Cem., Virginia, IL; Resident of Virginia; M. Evelyn Matthew Beard on 31 Jul 1948 in Kirksville, MO; Fa.: Lee Skiles; Mo.: Edith Crum; Survived by his wife; two sons: Peter Skiles of Virginia and Thomas O. Skiles of Carpentersville; a step-son: Richard Beard of Torrance, CA; five grand and three great-grandchildren; Preceded by a sister: Helen.

SKILES, Mary D. (Phillips); b. 29 Aug 1898, Ray, IL; d. 9 Oct 1981, Rushville, IL: bu.: City Cem., Rushville, IL; M. Chester Skiles on 5 Nov 1924 in Lewiston, IL, he died 2 Oct 1977; Fa.: Frank Phillips; Mo.: Anna Campbell; Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Genevieve Mefford of Naples; a sister: Mrs. Clyde Anna Briney of Anaheim, CA; She was preceded in death by a grandson: Roger Phillips; two brothers: Sam and Ted Phillips; and a sister: Iva Skiles.

SKILES, Nellie Bley (Jones); b. 9 Jun 1901, Bluff Springs, IL; d. 22 Jun 1995, Valdosta, Ga; Bu.: City Cem., Beardstown, IL; Resident of Valdosta, GA; formerly of Beardstown; M.: Jefferson Clyde Skiles on 20 Oct 1921 in Beardstown, IL, he died 27 Jan 1977; Fa.: Arthur Jones; Mo.: Rachel (maiden not given); Survived by one son: Arthur Skiles of Vero Beach, FL and Fenwick Island, DE; one daughter: Doris June Coleman of Valdosta, GA; four grand and eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters: Helen Fuller of Springfield and Louise Spencer of Beardstown; one brother: Arthur Jones of Beardstown; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by one brother.

SKILES, Peter Cartwright; b. 9 Aug 1932, Springfield, IL; d. 7 Mar 1996, Springfield, IL; Bu.: Walnut Ridge Cem., Virginia, IL; Korean War Army Veteran; M. Margaret Miller on 10 Oct 1954 in Virginia, IL (later divorced); Fa.: Mark O. Skiles; Mo.: Frances Purvines; Survived by one son: Bruce (wife, Brenda) Skiles of Edinburg; two daughters: Mrs. Ruel (Brenda) Crum of rural Virginia and Barbie Schwalb of Virginia; five grand and three step grandchildren; one brother: Thomas Skiles of Elgin; one sister: Mrs. Robert (Fran) Doddridge of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; four nieces and one nephew; Preceded by his parents.

SKILES, Rodney R.; b. 21 Mar 1942, Wayne, MI; d. 10 Oct 1994, Bloomington, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Rushville, IL: resident of Normal; formerly of Rushville; M. Donna Due Hale on 22 Sep 1963 in Rushville, IL; Fa.: Ralford Skiles; Mo.: Pauline Prather; Survived by his wife; two daughters: Suzette Rice of Rushville and Cherie Holloway of St. Charles, MO; one grandson; one brother: Randy Skiles of Rushville; and one sister: Robin Skiles of St. Joseph, MO.

SKINNER, Carl H.; b. 4 Apr 1900, Meredosia, IL; d. 23 Apr 1992, Springfield, IL: Bu.: Oakland Cem., Meredosia, IL; WWII Army Veteran; Resident of Springfield; M. Ruth Garrison on 12 Sep 1944 in Detroit, MI; Fa.: Chester M. Skinner; Mo.: Minnie Wegehoft; Survived by his wife; one daughter: Susan Boblitt of Meredosia; three grandchildren; one sister: Bernice Edlen of Meredosia; and one brother: Russell Skinner of Boise, ID.

SKINNER, Dorothy; b. 7 Aug 1902, Griggsville, IL: d. 28 Dec 1991, Jacksonville, IL: bu.: Bethel Cem., near Detroit, IL; Resident of Griggsville; Fa.: Henry Skinner; Mo.: Blanche Wade; Survived by a foster son: Philiar Cresson of Griggsville; and a cousin: William R. Skinner of Ft. Worth, TX.

SKINNER, Falbert T. "Frank"; b. 18 Nov. 1904, Macon, MO; d. 2 Jul 1988, Springfield, IL; Bu.: Pleasant Plains Cem., Pleasant Plains, IL; Resident of New Berlin; M. Virginia Gate in 1925; Fa.: Frank Skinner; Mo.: Ida DeVore; Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. William (Norma) Armstrong of East Peoria and Mrs. Vincent (Mary Lou) Disco of Springfield; two sons: Donald of Loami & Kenneth of Ashland; 13 grand and 20 great-grandchildren; one sister: Laura Epperson of Kansas City, MO; and a nephew; Preceded by three sisters: Maude Skinner, Florence Donelson and Delma Jones; and his twin brother: Felbert F. Skinner.

SKINNER, Glenn E.; b. 17 Dec 1893, Jacksonville, IL; d. 16 Sep 1977, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.; Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL; WWI Veteran; M. Trilby E. Weiss on 16 Jul 1923; Fa.: George VanCamp Skinner; Mo.: Emma Scott; Survived by his wife; five children: Mrs. James (Kathryn) Robson of Jacksonville, Capt. Glenn Skinner, Jr., a Navy officer who lives in Virginia Beach, VA, Mrs. E. L. (Mary Jane) Carter of Clarendon Hills, Paula Campbell of Memphis, TN and Mrs. James M. (Beverly) Alred of Roodhouse; 19 grand and 12 great-grandchildren; Preceded by three brothers and a sister.

SKINNER, Harry W. Jr.; b. 6 Apr 1931, Los Angeles, CA; d. 22 Dec 1994, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville, IL; Navy Veteran; Resident of Jacksonville; Fa.: Henry William Skinner Sr.; Mo.: Hazel Young; Preceded by his parents; one cousin: Helen Young of Jacksonville; and several aunts and uncles.

SKINNER, Jon Robert; b. 8 Oct 1909, Griggsville, IL; d. 24 Jan 1990, Barry, IL; bu.: Griggsville Cem., Griggsville, IL; Resident of Griggsville; M. Mary Elizabeth Harvey on 28 Jun 1941, she died 11 Feb 1988; Fa.: Kyle F. Skinner; Mo.: Edyth V. Armentrout; Survived by a niece and two nephews; Preceded by two brothers: Kyle H. and Richard C. Skinner.

SKINNER, Mary Elizabeth (Harvey); b. 9 Feb 1910, Griggsville, IL; d. 11 Feb 1988, Pittsfield, IL; bu.: Griggsville Cem., Griggsville, IL; Resident of Griggsville; M. J. R. "Bob" Skinner on 28 Jun 1941 in Bowling Green, MO; Fa.: Ray W. Harvey; Mo.: Ellen B. Brierley; Survived by her husband and two cousins.

SKINNER, Richard A.; b. 27 Mar 1917; d. 10 Feb 1976, Largo, FL; bu.: USAF Academy, Colorado Springs, CO; Air Force Veteran; Resident of Largo, FL; formerly of Jacksonville; M. Catherine Lonnergan (date & place not given); Parents: (not given); Survived by his wife; two sons: Michael R. of Phoenix, AZ and Christopher A. of Largo; a sister: Marlowe Sherwood of Parkville, MO; and two grandsons: Jeffrey and Scott of Phoenix.

SKINNER, Trilby E. (Weiss); b. 21 Jan 1897, Ashley, IL; d. 9 Oct 1981, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL; M. Glenn E. Skinner on 16 Jul 1923, he died 16 Sep 1977; Fa.: William Weiss; Mo.: Katherine Bridges; Survived by the following children: Kathryn, wife of James Robson of Jacksonville; Capt. Glenn Skinner Jr. U.S.N. (Ret), Mary Jane, wife of E. L. Carter of Clarendon Hills, Paula, wife of Bob Tews of Memphis, TN and Beverly, wife of James M. Alred of Roodhouse; with 19 grand, 18 great-grandchildren; three brothers and a sister preceded in death.

SKINNER, W. Albert; b. 25 Apr 1906, Meredosia, IL; d. 8 Mar 1982, Reno, NV; Bu.: Reno, NV; Resident of Reno; formerly of Meredosia; M. Gladys Morris (date & place not given); Fa.: Chester M. Skinner; Mo.: Minnie Wegehoft; Surviving are his wife; one daughter: Donna Simard of Sherman Oaks, CA; four grand and two great-grandchildren; one sister: Bernice Edlen of Meredosia; two brothers: Carl Skinner of Springfield and Russell Skinner of North Hollywood, CA; Preceded in death by one brother.

SKODAK, Susan A.; b. 25 Aug 1914, Chicago, IL; d. 23 Jan 1996, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: East Cem., Jacksonville, IL; Fa.: John Skodak; Mo.: Susan Svora; No survivors listed.

SLAGLE, Charles Raymond; b. 29 Jan 1909, Scott Co., IL; d. 21 Feb 1991, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Winchester, IL; WWII Navy Veteran; Resident of Winchester, IL; M. Nora Davis on 10 Oct 1936 in Quincy, IL; Fa.: Charles Wesley Slagle; Mo.: Mary Hoover; Survived by his wife; two sons: Robert Slagle of Springfield and Ronald Slagle of Winchester; five grandchildren: Julie Glasco of Decatur, Timothy Slagle of Springfield, Jamie Dorsey, Bradley Slagle and Chad Slagle, all of Winchester; and four great-grandchildren; Preceded by four sisters: Edith Cline, Myrtle Stout, Letha Kaehlert and Bertha Kaehlert; and two brothers: Fred and Russell Slagle.

SLAGLE, Eva E. (O'Connell); b. 4 Sep 1902, Cooperstown, Brown Co., IL; d. 5 Oct 1994, Canton, IL; bu.: Catholic Cem., Mt. Sterling, IL; Resident of Mt. Sterling; M. Glenn E. Slagle on 1 Nov 1939, he died 18 Jan 1974; Fa.: William O'Connell; Mo.: Alice Lucas; Survived by a niece: Mrs. Bill (Betty) Jackson of Lewiston; another niece and four nephews; Preceded by four brothers: Robert, Raymond, James and Cletus; and a sister: Irene Mayfield.

SLAGLE, Frances (Williams) Wilkinson; b. 30 Oct 1899, Jacksonville, IL; d. 1978, Cincinnati, OH; bu.: Diamond Grove Cem., Jacksonville, IL; M. (1) Paul Wilkinson on 27 May 1921, he died in Dec. 1951; (2) Lloyd Slagle on 30 Oct 1963, he died 30 Dec 1973; Fa.: Frank Williams; Mo.: Sarah (maiden not given); Survived by these children from the first marriage: Geraldine Senters of Moline, Mrs. George (Jean) Perbix of Cincinnati, OH and William Wilkinson of Springfield; these stepchildren: Mrs. Betty Lair and Frank Slagle, both of Jacksonville, and Margaret Jane Johnson of Literberry; 16 grand and five great-grandchildren; She was the last of her immediate family.

SLAGLE, Mildred (Taylor); b. 2 Nov 1900, Morgan Co., IL; d. 2 Apr 1983, Jacksonville, IL: Bu.: Gillham Cem.; M. Fred Slagle in 1934, he died in 1949; Fa.: Luther Taylor; Mo.: Lucy Campbell; Survived by two sons: Clarence Wayne of Saudia Arabia, and David Carl of Jacksonville; three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; Preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.

SLAID, Harold I.; b. (not given); d. 22 Sep 1989, Shreveport, LA; bu.: Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Cem., Stanley, LA; M. Marjorie (maiden, date & place not given); Parents: (not given); Survived by his wife; a brother: Wesley of Jacksonville; and a sister: Mrs. James (Jeanette) Bozeman of Austin, TX.

SLATER, E. Dale; b. 15 Mar 1921, Canton, IL; d. 10 Mar 1994, Springfield, IL: bu.: City Cem., Winchester, IL; WWII Army Veteran; Resident of Winchester; M. Minnie Fontana on 29 Sep 1946 in Farmington, IL; Fa.: Edgar Slater; Mo.: Twila Hukill; Survived by his wife; two daughters: Susan Slater of Roodhouse and Mrs. Lloyd (Libby) White of Winchester; two grandchildren; and one niece who resided in the Slater home for several years: Janice Armstrong of Peoria; Preceded by one sister: Pauline Hullquist.

SLATER, Ernest W.; b. 8 Nov 1929, Tibbs, MS; d. 16 Sep 1994, Springfield, IL: bu.: East Cem., Jacksonville, IL; Resident of Jacksonville; M. Frankie M. Lindsay in 1952; Fa.: James Slater; Mo.: Annie Pearl McDowell; Survived by his wife; five sons: Bobby L. Slater and Don C. Slater, both of Jacksonville, Ernest W. Slater of Topeka, KS, W. J. Donell Slater of Minneapolis, MN and Ernest Slater Jr. of Crenshaw, MS; eight daughters: Mrs. Willie McGee, Mrs. Opria D. Richardson and Mrs. Annie P. Sommerio, all of Jacksonville, Mrs. Ethel J. Hardy of Springfield, Mrs. Ruby Evans of Topeka, KS, Mrs. Reedia D. Reed of Minneapolis, MN, Mrs. Bessie M. I. Abbott of Bloomington and Miss Ernestine Slater of Bakersfield, CA; 29 grand and 16 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Tommie R. White and Edward Slater, both of Jacksonville; three sisters: Chattie Lawler of West Chicago, Artie M. Jackson of Jacksonville and Hattie M. Crenshaw of St. Louis, MO; Preceded by 7 children; 2 sisters and 3 brothers.

SLATER, James; b. 10 Feb 1928, Tibbs, MS; d. 4 Aug 1985, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: East Cem., Jacksonville, IL; M. Mae Rattler in 1950 at Marks, MS; Fa.: James Slater; Mo.: Anna Pearl McDowell; Survived by his wife; the following children: Lora D. Bryant of Springfield, James Jr. of San Lorenzo, CA, Mary Ann Fearson, Lisa Slater, Verna Dixon and Jerome Slater, all of Jacksonville; the following brothers and sister: Edward Slater and Tom White, both of Jacksonville, Ernest Slater of Springfield, Eddie B. White of tunica, MS, Charity Murray of Chicago, Hettie Mae Crenshaw of St. Louis, Lothia Mae Crenshaw of St. Louis and Artie Mae Jackson of Jacksonville; 11 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; Preceded by two brothers and a sister.

SLATER, Lauren Dawn; b 16 Oct 1988, Jacksonville, IL; d. 16 Oct 1988, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Bowers Cem., near Alsey, IL; Fa.: Donald Wayne Slater; Mo.: Lori Ann Phillips; Survived by her parents of Alsey; grandparents: Don and Janet Slater of Alsey, Clynn & Karen Phillips of Laramie, WY and Ruth Tingey of Weston, ID and Doug and Cora Phillips of Dayton, ID.

SLATER, Mary Laura Ellen (Ingram); b. 18 Jun 1913, Alsey, IL; d. 13 Dec 1984, Watseka, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Winchester, IL; Resident of Payson, IL; formerly of Alsey; M. Wilford Franklin Slater on 23 Jun 1931 in Wheaton, IL, he died in 1971; Fa.: Everett Buck Ingram; Mo.: Lula Dameron; Survived by three sons and one daughter: Robert William of rural Payson, Donald of Alsey and Ernest of Quincy, and Darlene Larimore of Milford; 15 grand and five great-grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters: Roy, Paul Dean and Ernest Ingram, all of Alsey, Fannie Vorhees of Winchester and Doris Fryman of Alsey.

SLAUGHTER, Julius Alvin Sr.; b. (not given), he was 84 years of age at death; d. 30 Sep 1991, Memphis, TN; bu.: Memorial Park Cem., Memphis, TN; Resident of Memphis; M. Cleola May (maiden, date & place not given); Parents: (not given); Survived by his wife; one daughter: Clara Jean Ward of Dallas, TX; one son: Julius Alvin Slaughter Jr. of Jacksonville; three grand and two great-grandchildren.

SLAVENS, Albert L.; b. 27 Feb 1927, Waverly, IL; d. 17 Jun 1978, Springfield, IL; Bu.: Calvary Cem., Springfield, IL; Resident of Sangamon Co., IL; M. Maria Fernandes (date & place not given); Fa.: Robert Slavens; Mo.: Lola Stewart; Survived by his wife; three sons: Monte of Arenzville, Marti of NE and Mark, at home; two daughters: Mitzie Meyer of Meredosia and Mendy Leonard of Woodson; four brothers: Zelmer of Sherman, Howard of Colorado Springs, CO, John of Rochester, NY and Holland of England; two sisters: Mrs. Hallie Dain of CA and Mrs. Virginia Kesler of Granite City; and three grandchildren.

SLAVENS, Freida Pearl (Sederwall); b. 25 Sep 1898, Barry, IL; d. 21 Oct 1995, Barry, IL; Bu.: Akers Chapel Cem., Hull, IL; Resident of Barry, IL; M. Ira Slavens in 1918 at Pittsfield, IL, was divorced from husband in 1937; he preceded in death in 1988; Fa.: Charles Sederwall; Mo.: Arvilla Childers; Survived by one son: Wayne E. Slavens of Moline; two daughters: Darlyne Longden of San Diego, CA and Velma Connely of La Mesa, CA; nine grand and 10 great-grandchildren; and three sisters: Vera Walch of Hull, LaVeta Hagerty of San Diego, CA and Metta Steady of Minneapolis, MN; Preceded by five brothers and one sister.

SLEIGHT, Delbert W.; b. 10 Sep 1911, Pike Co., IL; d. 7 Feb 1993, Quincy, IL; bu.: Griggsville Cem., Griggsville, IL; Resident of Griggsville; M. Rosalee Kennedy on 5 Nov 1936 in Quincy, IL; Fa.: Robert Newton Sleight; Mo.: Grace Lillian Glenn; Survived by his wife; a daughter: Mrs. Gerald (Rosemary Lee) Wilson of Griggsville; one son: Robert Duane of Griggsville; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by one son: Ronald; and two brothers: Herschel and Eldon.

SLEIGHT, Eva L. (Dean); b. 7 Dec 1900; d. 21 Jun 1983, Quincy, IL; Bu.: Griggsville Cem., Griggsville, IL; M. Hershel Sleight on 25 Oct 1922, he died in 1966; Resident of Quincy; formerly of Griggsville; Fa.: Rhea Dean; Mo.: Grace Husband; Survivors include a daughter: Mrs. Velma Hendrix of Knoxville, TN; a son: Norman of Griggsville; four grand and two great-grandchildren; one brother: Winfred Dean of Griggsville; Preceded in death by an infant son and one sister.

SLEIGHT, Leona M. (Speer); b. 5 Mar 1909, Comstock, NE; d. 9 Feb 1990, Pittsfield, IL: Bu.: Griggsville Cem., Griggsville, IL; Resident of Griggsville; M. William Eldon Sleight on 15 Apr 1929 in Broken Bow, NE, he died 29 Jan 1965; Fa.: Percy W. Speer; Mo.: Eva M. Woods; Survived by three daughters: Mrs. Archie (Dalene) Goewey and Mrs. Lyle (Norma) Pool, both of Griggsville, and Mrs. Dale (Patricia) Smith of Pittsfield; seven grand and 11 great-grandchildren; four sisters: Mrs. Harold (Louise) Koelling of Comstock, NE, Eileen Sheraden of Barstow, CA, Verleen Stinebaker of Winchester and Mrs. James (Marcille) Drake of Buena Vista, CO; and a brother: Marvin E. Speer of Broken Arrow, OK; Preceded by a son: John Wesley Sleight; and a sister: Mamie Caroline Manning.

SLEIGHT, Olive (Newman); b. 7 Feb 1883, near Griggsville, IL; d. 27 Jan 1976, Pittsfield, IL: bu.: Griggsville Cem., Griggsville, IL; Resident of Griggsville; M. John W. Sleight on 16 Feb 1910 in Griggsville, IL, he died in 1943; Fa.: George R. Newman; Mo.: Sarah Jane Warton; Survived by nieces and nephews.

SLEIGHT, Ruth A. (maiden not given); b. (not given), she was 63 years of age at death; d. 4 Sep 1986, San Jose, CA; Bu.: Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, CA; Resident of San Jose; M. Ralph H. Sleight (date & place not given); Parents: (not given); Survived by her husband; a son: Roger L. Sleight; a daughter: Robin L. Reynolds; a grandson: Aaron R. Reynolds; a sister: Alma Yeakel of Meredosia; and several nieces and nephews.

SLIGHT, Fredrick C.; b. 23 Oct 1903, Flint Twp., IL; d. 10 Dec 1984, Pittsfield, IL; bu.: Griggsville Cem., Griggsville, IL; Resident of Griggsville; M. Mary Ruth Lackscheide on 30 Jun 1926 in Quincy, IL, she died 9 Feb 1977; Fa.: Thomas Slight; Mo.: Claudia Crawford; Survived by a son: Harold S. of Griggsville; six daughters: Mrs. Harold (Dorothy) Hornbeck of Omaha, NE, Miss Betty Slight of Griggsville, Mrs. John (Joane) Jurgens of San Angelo, TX, Mrs. Jerry (Mary) Allen of Griggsville, Mrs, Maurice (Patricia) White of Chambersburg, and Mrs. Gerald (Beulah) McDonald of Griggsville; 20 grand and 27 great-grandchildren; one sister: Mrs. Alice Hildreth of Griggsville; and one brother: Harold R. Slight of Griggsville; Preceded by two infant sons, four sisters and one brother.

SLIGHT, Harold R.; b. 18 Oct 1901, Flint, Pike Co., IL; d. 2 Oct 1987, Pittsfield, IL; Bu.: Griggsville Cem., Griggsville, IL; Resident of Griggsville; M. Minnie Jobe on 28 Sep 1929 in Quincy, IL; Fa.: Thomas Slight; Mo.: Claudia Crawford; Survived by his wife; a son: Richard R. of Quincy; two granddaughters: Mrs. Dean (Kay) Peters of Fowler and Mrs. Kevin (Karen) Glosemeyer of Plano, TX; one great-grandson: Dean Peters Jr. of Fowler; Preceded by five sisters: Eva Mize, Mary Slight, Jessie Jobe, Bess Slight and Alice Hildreth; and two brothers: William and Fred.

SLIGHT, Mary (Lackscheide); b. 8 Sep 1907, Perry, IL; d. 9 Feb 1977, Griggsville, IL; Bu.: Griggsville Cem., Griggsville, IL; M. Fred C. Slight on 30 Jun 1926 in Quincy, IL; Fa.: Henry Lackscheide; Mo.: Lova Morgan; Survived by her husband; six daughters: Mrs. Harold (Dorothy) Hornbeck of Papillion, NE, Betty Slight at home, Mrs. John (Joane) Jurgens of San Angelo, TX, Mrs. Jerry (Mary) Allen of Griggsville, Mrs. Maurice (Pat) White of rural Chambersburg and Beulah Slight, at home; a son: Harold S. Slight of Griggsville; 18 grand and 6 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. Ralph (Veda) Shaw of Perry and Mrs. Dean (Blanche) Liehr of Perry; three brothers: Sylvester, Robert and Cecil Lackscheide, all of Perry.

SLIGHT, Mary E.; b. 1 Nov 1896, Pittsfield, IL; d. 25 Dec 1976, Pittsfield, IL; bu.: Griggsville Cem., Griggsville, IL; Resident of Griggsville; Fa.: Thomas Slight; Mo.: Claudia Crawford; Survived by a sister: Mrs. Alice Hildreth; and two brothers: Fred C. and Harold R., all of Griggsville.

SLIGHTOM, Loretta (Loy); b. 20 Jul 1934, Jersey Co., IL; d. 13 May 1993, Jerseyville, IL; bu.: Kane Cem., Kane, IL; Resident of Greenfield; M. Clifford Slightom (date & place not given); Fa.: Alfred Loy; Mo.: Venia Reno; Survived by her husband; four sons: Kevin Roberts of Greenfield, Myron Roberts of East Alton, Ralph "Butch" Slightom of Grafton and Clifford "Petey" Slightom Jr. of Medora; two daughters: Donna Ridenour of Jerseyville and Helen Fisher of Grafton; two brothers: Thurman and Frank Loy, both of Greenfield; five sisters: Anna Mae Roberts of Roodhouse, Alice King of Jerseyville, Marilyn Loy of Greenfield, Karon Armstrong and Linda Blake of Greenfield; and several grand and great-grandchildren; Preceded by one brother: Robert Loy; and one sister: Dorothy Loy.

SLIGHTOM, William Harvey; b. 28 Dec 1897, Fayette, IL; d. 13 Sep 1985, Carrollton, IL; bu.: Oakwood Cem., Greenfield, IL; Resident of Greenfield; M. Susie Shade in 1916 at Greene Co., IL, she died in 1966; Fa.: Charles Slightom; Mo.: Sarah Studeville; Survived by two daughters: Mrs. Paul (Doris) Davis of Carrollton and Mrs. C. L. (Dorothy) Cosey of Pasadena, TX; four grand and seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson; Preceded by one sister and one brother.

SLOAN, Don; b. 12 Nov 1929, Schuyler Co., IL; d. 4 Sep 1985, Beardstown, IL; Bu.: (cremated); Resident of Beardstown; M. Nancy Tutt on 7 Mar 1951 in Rushville, IL; Fa.: Leonard Sloan; Mo.: Evelyn Long; Survived by his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Debra Rhoades of Charleston and Mrs. Cynthia Elliott of Beardstown; two sons: Steve and Mike of Beardstown; four granddaughters; and his mother: Mrs. Evelyn Long Bartlow of Rushville.

SLOAN, Donald; b. (not given), Ittawamba Co., MS; d. 4 Apr 1982, Springfield, IL; bu.: West Cem., Pittsfield, IL; Resident of Pittsfield; WWII Navy Veteran; M. Jessie Yaeger on 13 Oct 1940 in Kahoka, MO; Fa.: William Alfred Sloan; Mo.: Effie Lewis; Surviving are his wife; his stepmother: Mrs. W. A. Sloan of Tupelo, MS; three daughters: Mrs. Dean (Marsha) Puyear of Lexington, Mrs. Jeff (Susan) Pierce of Mobile, AL and Miss Betty Sloan of Pittsfield; three grandchildren; one sister: Mrs. Evelyn Stewart of Houston, TX and one brother: William Sloan, also of Tupelo.

SLOAN, Douglas Edward; b. 10 Dec 1899, Carrollton, IL; d. 7 Jan 1976, Carrollton, IL; bu.: Carter Cem., south of Carrollton, IL; Resident of Kane, IL; Fa.: George F. Sloan; Mo.: Mary Funnel; Survived by a sister: Mrs. Ida Hardwick of Alton; and a brother: Omer Sloan of Kane; Preceded by two sisters and a brother.

SLOAN, Ellen Mae (Fisher); b. 8 Mar 1922, Murrayville, IL; d. 29 May 1992, Kankakee, IL; bu.: Oakland Cem., Meredosia, IL; Resident of Kankakee; formerly of Meredosia; M. Rollie M. Sloan on 6 Jan 1943 in Jacksonville, IL, he died in 1976; Fa.: Teddy Fisher; Mo.: Elsie Haney; Survived by her mother of Jacksonville; one son: Joe Fisher of Bradley; one daughter: Mrs. Dale (Peggy) Bond of Clifton; seven grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and one brother: William C. Fisher of Jacksonville; Preceded by one sister: Alice Anders; and one brother: Robert Fisher.

SLOAN, Mildred N. (York); b. 21 Jul 1904, Schuyler Co., IL; d. 21 Oct 1979, Rushville, IL; Bu.: City Cem., Rushville, IL; M. Paul C. Sloan on 14 Feb 1923 in Rushville, IL; Fa.: John York; Mo.: Kathryn Herche; Survived by her husband; one daughter: Mrs. Richard (Patricia) Hamm of Coeur D'Alene, ID; three grand and seven great-grandchildren.

SLOAN, Nellie Mae (Sullivan); b. 6 Jun 1902, Greene Co., IL; d. 17 Oct 1994, Jerseyville, IL; Bu.: Carter Cem., south of Carrollton, IL; Resident of Jerseyville; formerly of Greene Co., IL; M. Omer Sloan Sr. on 19 Aug 1919 in Carrollton, IL, he died in 1989; Fa.: Alonzo Sullivan; Mo.: Myrtle Miner; Survived by five daughters: Mrs. Warren (Carmen) Madson of Jerseyville, Mrs. Joseph (Vera) Woolsey of Jerseyville, Mrs. Vorhis (Betty) Allen of Jerseyville, Mrs. Robert (Vonita) Green of Jerseyville and Mrs. Robert (Lorene) Flowers Sr. of Godfrey; one son: Omer (wife, Grace) Sloan Jr of Palmyra; 29 grand; two step grand; 44 great-grand; seven step great-grand; and six great-great-grandchildren; and two brothers: Art and Eugene Sullivan, both of East St. Louis; Preceded by one son: Franklin Sloan; one daughter: Margaret Eileen Wyatt; one grandson; one granddaughter; two great-grandchildren; five brothers; and one sister.

SLOAN, Omer K.; b. 3 Feb 1894, Carrollton, IL; d. 11 Dec 1989, Jerseyville, IL; bu.: Carter Cem., south of Carrollton, IL; Resident of Kane; M. Nellie Sullivan on 19 Aug 1919 in Carrollton, IL; Fa.: James F. Sloan; Mo.: Mary Fernell; Survived by his wife; six daughters: Mrs. Robert (Vonita) Green, Mrs. Vorhis (Betty) Allen, Mrs. Joe (Vera) Woolsey and Mrs. Warren (Carmen) Madson, all of Jerseyville, and Mrs. Norman (Eileen) Wyatt of Pearcy, AR and Mrs. Robert (Lorene) Flowers of Brighton; one son: Omer Sloan Jr. of Palmyra; 29 grand, 39 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; and one sister: Ida Bell Hardwick of CA; Preceded by a son: James F. Sloan; two sisters: Edith Reynolds and Addie Witt; and two brothers: David and Doug Sloan.

SLOAN, Paul C.; b. 24 Jul 1900, Rushville, IL; d. 3 Feb 1981, Coeur D'Alene, ID; Bu.; (not given); Resident of Rushville; M. Mildred N. York on 14 Feb 1923 in Rushville, IL, she died 21 Oct 1979; Fa.: George Sloan; Mo.: Fanny Moore; Survived by a daughter: Mrs. Richard (Patricia) Hamm of Hayden Lake, ID; three grand and six great-grandchildren; and a brother: Robert of rushville; Preceded in death by two brothers; Was mayor of Rushville, IL from 1946 to 1964.

SLOAN, Robert W.; b. 20 Jan 1906, Schuyler Co., IL; d. 16 May 1989, Rushville, IL; bu.: City Cem., Rushville, IL; M. Leona Crafton on 12 Oct 1935 in Mt. Pleasant, IA; Fa.: George Sloan; Mo.: Fannie Moore; Survived by his wife; one son: Robert Sloan of Round Lake Heights; one daughter: Mrs. Richard (Sue) Bridgewater of Rushville; six grand and two great-grandchildren; Preceded by three brothers.

SLOAN, Rollie M.; b. 7 Dec 1921, Galesburg, IL; d. 9 Sep 1976, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Oakland Cem., Meredosia, IL; Resident of Meredosia, IL; former policeman of Meredosia, IL; M. Ellen Fisher on 6 Jan 1948 in Jacksonville, IL; Fa.: Ersal Sloan; Mo.: Ada Luxmore; Survived by his wife; two children: Joe of Bradley, IL and Mrs. Peggy bond of Clayton, IL; four grandchildren; these brothers and sisters: Floyd, Frank, Ila Sloan and Hazel Pratt, all of Galesburg, and Shirlee Wilson of Bourbonnais; Preceded in death by three brothers.

SLOAN, Vida B.; b. (not given), Wabash Co., IL, she was 76 years of age at death; d. 26 Jul 1981, Jacksonville, IL; bu.: Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL; Fa.: Alexander C. Sloan; Mo.: Altie Coleman; Surviving are a sister: Mrs. Loella Sloan Young, wife of Dr. W. B. Young of Jacksonville; four nephews: George Young of Jacksonville, William F. Young of Raleigh, NC, Charles Parriott of Decatur; and Marshall Parriott of Pekin; six grand-nephews and nieces: Brian, Liza and Sarah Parriott of Decatur and Heather and Amy Young of Jacksonville and Erik Young of Raleigh, NC; She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother: George Marvin Sloan of Chicago; a sister: Mrs. Charlotte Johnston, who died just two weeks ago in Peoria; and a brother of the U.S. Air Force.

SLOCUM, James Sr.; b. 7 May 1903, KS; d. 19 Dec 1979, Jacksonville, IL; Bu.: Memorial Lawn Cem., Jacksonville, IL; M. (1) Helen Fowler (date & place not given); (2) Mildred Browning (date & place not given); Fa.: Frank Slocum; Mo.: Anna Sibert; The following children of his first marriage who survive are: James Slocum Jr. of Franklin, Donald Slocum of Jacksonville and Virginia Sims of Alexander; his second wife survives with a daughter: Rita McGee of Newton; there are 14 grand and 21 great-grandchildren; and the following brother and sisters: Art of Shelbina, MO, Lulu Garmer of Bloomington and Mary Green and Blanche Cook of Pittsfield.

SLUDER, Charles Henry; b. 16 Oct 1886, MO; d. 10 Mar 1976, Jacksonville, IL: bu.: Asbury Cem., Morgan Co., IL; Resident of Jacksonville; M. Bertha Spreen on 24 Dec 1907, she died in 1975; Fa.: Isaac Sluder; Mo.: Elizabeth Augsburger; Survived by three daughters: Mrs. Paul (Mabel) Craddock, Mrs. Laurence (Mary) Rawlings and Mrs. Gilbert (Helen) Crow, all of Jacksonville; three grand and four great-grandchildren; and a sister: Mrs. Belle Moree of Clinton, MO; Preceded in death by three sisters.

SLUSSER, Earl Thomas; b. 10 Nov 1920, White Heath, IL; d. 24 Aug 1978, Springfield, IL: Bu.: Oak Hill Cem., Palmyra, IL; WWII Veteran; resident of Palmyra; M. Sarah E. Young on 9 Mar 1946; Fa.: Claude Slusser; Mo.: Jennie Cain; Survived by his wife; two sons: Thomas E. Slusser of Shipman and James E. Slusser of Medora; a daughter: Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Raleigh of Murrayville; two sisters: Mrs. Barbara Karone of Virden and Mrs. Helen Dunn of Mt. Zion; and four grandchildren; Preceded by a son: Robert, in 1970.


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