Hilderbrand, Ronald Ray 'Ronnie' Sr.

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• Reference Number: HILD.R002
• _FGRAVE: 203834159

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Ronnie R. Hilderbrand, 75, of Sailor Springs, Illinois, passed away at 1:04 a.m., Saturday, October 12, 2019, surrounded by family at his home.

Ronnie was born in Olney, Illinois, on December 30, 1943, to Delbert and Juanita (Sparling) Hilderbrand. He married Ruth (Atchason) Hilderbrand on January 3, 1964, at the Sailor Springs Christian Church Parsonage.

Ronnie worked as a roustabout in the oil fields and later as a farm hand for Laughton Farms. He was a member of the Sailor Springs Christian Church. He was a member of the Sailor Springs Ruritan for many years, where he was the “head chowder maker”. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping. He also liked to garden and tinker in the garage. Most of all, he loved his family.

Ronnie is survived by his wife, Ruth Hilderbrand of Sailor Springs, IL; children, Ronnie Hilderbrand, Jr. and special friend Kitty of Clay City, IL, Angie Spitzner and husband Bill of Clay City, IL, Gary Hilderbrand and wife Connie of Olney, IL, Troy Hilderbrand and wife Stacy of Rinard, IL, and Charlie Hilderbrand and special friend, Molly of Sailor Springs, IL; grandchildren, James Hilderbrand and wife Amber of California, Jacob Oates and wife Elizabeth of Louisville, IL, Caden Hilderbrand of Clay City, IL, Ray Sullens of Rinard, IL, Tyler Sullens and special friend Paige of Louisville, IL, Brody Hilderbrand of Sailor Springs, IL, Ali Hilderbrand of Clay City, IL, and Cooper Hilderbrand of Clay City, IL; step-grandchildren, Hanna Spitzner of Bible Grove, IL, Malachi Spitzner of Clay City, IL, Brandy Lane of Olney, IL, and Bridgett Sloan of Olney, IL; great-grandchildren, Vincent, Caden, Carrson, Ava, and Isabella; step-great-grandchildren, Kayli, Rory, Michael, Cody, Lacie, Madisson, Allison, Mariah, and Becca; step-great-great-grandchildren, Paige, Aaliyah, Brylie, Bentley, and Tenzley; and sister, Betty Eastin of Woodward, OK.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Jerry Hilderbrand and Tom Hilderbrand.

Cremation rites were accorded as per Ronnie’s wishes. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Ronnie’s family or Clay County Hospice.

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Mr. Ronnie R. Hilderbrand, 75, of Sailor Springs, Illinois, passed away at 1:04 a.m., Saturday, October 12, 2019, surrounded by family at his home.

Ronald married Atchason, R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: HILD.D001
• _FGRAVE: 35122894
• Census: 16 Apr 1930, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1930 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 07a
• Census: 6 Apr 1940, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 04a

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Buried:
Lot 9 - 3 Div.

Delbert married Lister, Beulah Juanita on 29 May 1930 in Clay County, Illinois. Beulah (daughter of Lister, Adolph and Sparling, Winnie May, daughter of Brown, Elmer E. and Sparling, Winnie May) was born on 11 Feb 1915 in Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois; died on 22 Mar 2015 in Burge House, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 26 Mar 2015 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Shoe Factory Worker
• Reference Number: LIST.B002
• _FGRAVE: 144096759

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Mrs. Beulah “Juanita” Hilderbrand, 100, of Clay City, Illinois, died at 2:05 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2015, at the Burge House in Flora, Illinois.

Juanita was born on February 11, 1915, to Adolf and Winnie May (Sparling) Lister in Ingraham, Illinois. On May 29, 1930, Juanita married Delbert Madison Hilderbrand in Clay County, Illinois. Juanita spent her life as a homemaker. She dedicated her life to the care and upbringing of her family.

Juanita is survived by her daughter, Betty Eastin; sons,, Thomas J. Hilderbrand, Ronald Ray Hilderbrand, Sr. and wife Ruth; daughter-in-law, Fran Hilderbrand; twelve grandchildren, Sharon Kay Ashlock, Debbie Goodman and husband Matt, Darrell Hilderbrand and wife Misty, Kenny Hilderbrand, Wayne Hilderbrand and wife Tammy, Phil Hilderbrand and wife Wanda, Kenneth McCullough, Ronnie Ray Hilderbrand, Jr., Angela West, Gary Hilderbrand and wife Connie, Troy Hilderbrand and wife Stacy, Charles Hilderbrand; brothers, Paul Brown and wife Dorothy, Dean Brown and wife Shirley, Norman Newstedt and wife Virginia; sister, Noma Fern Ingleson; 41 great-grandchildren, 37 great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great- Grandchild.

Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, Adolf and Winnie May Lister, husband, Delbert Hilderbrand, son, Jerry Hilderbrand, son-in-law, Richard Eastin, grandchildren, Linda Rae Snell, Paul David Snell, Jerry Don Snell, Connie Thomas, and Frankie Hilderbrand; brothers, Steve, Grant, and Harvey, and sisters, Peg, Zella, Doris, and Evelyn.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2015, at Kohn Funeral Home in Flora, IL.

Visitation will be from 12 – 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2015, at Kohn Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Clay City Cemetery in Clay City, IL.

Expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to Clay County Hospice or Clay County Animal Rescue and Shelter (CCARS) and may be received at the funeral home.

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• Occupation: Common Laborer
• Reference Number: HILD.C001
• _FGRAVE: 24104983

Charles + Shock, Emma Francis. Emma (daughter of Shock, John and Belt, Sarah Jane) was born in 1885 in Illinois; died on 13 Mar 1935 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: SHOC.E001
• _FGRAVE: 24104965

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• Reference Number: LIST.A002

Adolph + Sparling, Winnie May. Winnie was born on 9 Apr 1892 in Jasper County, Illinois; died on 13 Sep 1970 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: Hankins Cemetery, West Liberty, Jasper County, Illinois
• Occupation: Hotel Servant
• Reference Number: SPAR.W003
• _FGRAVE: 28483536

P. + Graham, H.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: SHOC.J005
• _FGRAVE: 24104990
• Military Service: American Civil War, Company G, 59th Indiana Infantry Regiment

John + Belt, Sarah Jane. Sarah (daughter of Belt, H.H. and SONGER, Catherine) was born on 3 Jun 1859 in Decatur County, Indiana; died on 2 Sep 1929 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: BELT.S001
• _FGRAVE: 24104996

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She moved to Illinois when a young girl and spent the rest of her life in and around Clay City, Illinois.

She was converted and united with the Christian church several years ago, and lived true to her faith always confessing Christ as her Savior and Lord.

She was a good wife and mother, a good neighbor and was loved and respected by all who knew her.