Cook, Janice

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• Reference Number: COOK.J027

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• Reference Number: COOK.R010
• _FGRAVE: 231228525

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Russell D. Cook, age 89, of Rinard, Illinois, passed away Wednesday night, August 25, 2021, at Heritage Woods.

He was born April 30, 1932, in Flora, the son of Barney L. and Mary (Gregory) Cook. He was united in marriage to Mickie June Cailteux on November 26, 1950, in Olney, and together they have shared 70 wedding anniversaries.

Russell worked for Airtex Products in Fairfield, and later as a technician for Trunkline Gas Company until retirement. After retirement he drove a school bus for Flora School District #35. He also farmed on the side and raised cattle. Russell looked forward to family farm day each year and enjoyed taking the grandkids on side-by-side rides through the pastures and woods. Russell and Mickie were avid campers and especially enjoyed the friendships they made over the years while camping at Charley Brown Park. He was a member of the Xenia Christ United Church.

He is survived by his wife: Mickie Cook of Rinard; a son: Steve (Mary) Cook of Carmi; grandchildren: Kristen (Jeremy) Smiddie of Carmi, Kendra (Andy) Knott of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Karie (Danny) Farris of Newton; great-grandchildren: Jaxson and Madison Smiddie, Hattie, Sydnie, Ellie, and Josie Knott, and Adelyn, Landen, and Brady Farris.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter: Janice Cook; and a brother: Bobby Cook.

A graveside ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Bunker Cemetery. Those attending are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery.

Russell married Cailteux, Mickie June on 26 Nov 1950 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Mickie (daughter of Cailteux, Earl and Raley, Ruby Ermine) was born on 26 Aug 1933 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 14 Apr 2022 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: CAIL.M001

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Mickie June Cook, age 88, of Rinard, Illinois, passed away Thursday evening, April 14, 2022, at Flora Gardens Care Center.

She was born August 26, 1933, in Clay County, the daughter of Earl and Ruby Erma (Raley) Cailteux. She was united in marriage to Russell D. Cook on November 26, 1950, in Olney, and together they shared 70 wedding anniversaries until his death August 25, 2021.

Mickie had worked in Fairfield at the garment factory before leaving her full-time job to play with her grandkids. She enjoyed taking care of cattle and horses and tending to her home. She was a member of the Xenia Christ United Church. Mickie and Russell were avid campers and especially enjoyed the friendships they made over the years while camping at Charley Brown Park.

She is survived by a son: Steve (Mary) Cook of Carmi; grandchildren: Kristen (Jeremy) Smiddie of Carmi, Kendra (Andy) Knott of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Karie (Danny) Farris of Newton; great-grandchildren: Jaxson and Madison Smiddie, Hattie, Sydnie, Ellie, and Josie Knott, and Adelyn, Landen, and Brady Farris.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a daughter: Janice Cook.

A graveside ceremony will be held beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2022, at Bunker Cemetery, near Rinard. Those attending are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Xenia Christ United Church and will be accepted through the funeral home.

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• Reference Number: COOK.B008
• _FGRAVE: 5730329

Barney + Gregory, Mary. Mary was born on 14 Dec 1908; died on 2 Oct 1994; was buried in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: GREG.M001
• _FGRAVE: 5730328

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• Reference Number: CAIL.E001
• _FGRAVE: 36611252

Earl + Raley, Ruby Ermine. Ruby (daughter of Raley, Frank and Smith, Dolly Mae) was born on 22 Jun 1914 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 24 Mar 2001 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Westlawn Cemetery, Newton, Jasper County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: RALE.R004
• _FGRAVE: 84787875

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• Reference Number: COOK.L011
• _FGRAVE: 6311873

Lorenzo + ?, Spicey L.. Spicey was born in 1886; died in 1966; was buried in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: UNK.S255
• _FGRAVE: 6316158

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• Reference Number: CAIL.F003
• _FGRAVE: 74856965

Francois married Rabideau, Josephine Julia on 15 Jul 1889. Josephine was born on 5 Feb 1873; died on 30 May 1964 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: RABI.J001
• Funeral: Easley-Padgett Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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• Reference Number: RALE.F003
• _FGRAVE: 24145181

Frank + Smith, Dolly Mae. Dolly was born in 1880 in Illinois; died on 3 Jun 1952 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: SMIT.D007
• Funeral: Clay City Baptist Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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Mrs. Dolly Mae Raley, 71, of Clay City, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Harrison, 722 W. Elm Street in Olney last Tuesday night.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Baptist Church at Clay City with burial in Clay City Cemetery.

She is survived by twelve sons and daughters, Mrs. Ermine Caliteux, Mrs. Ted Poorman, Mrs. Ted Warren, Mrs. Kenneth Harrison and David Raley of Olney, Alex and Harry Raley of Clay City, Mrs James Hogan of Washington, Ind., Mrs. Ralph Grubb of East Chicago, Mrs. Ray Niedick, Frank and Robert Raley of Detroit, Mich.

Published in Olney Advocate (IL) - June 12,1952

(Submitted by NanC: 47346368)