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DOBBS, Golda Atherton 'Goldie'

Female 1901 - 1973  (71 years)


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  1. 1.  DOBBS, Golda Atherton 'Goldie' was born on 24 Sep 1901 in Illinois; died in 1973; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: DOBB.G001

    Family/Spouse: Pearce, Charles 'Charlie' Edwin Sr.. Charles was born on 11 Aug 1901 in Illinois; died in 1982; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Pearce, Charles Edwin Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Feb 1921 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 25 Apr 2015 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 3. Pearce, Vivian O.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Sep 1922 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 22 Feb 2010; was buried on 25 Feb 2010 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 4. Pearce, Kenneth Ray Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jul 1927 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 25 Apr 2012 in St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; was buried on 4 May 2012 in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. 5. PEARCE, Richard Henry 'Dick'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Mar 1932 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 9 Nov 2009 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Dec 2009 in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 6. PEARCE, W.D.B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 7. PEARCE, Norman D.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 May 1937 in Illinois; died on 27 Mar 1997 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Pearce, Charles Edwin Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Golda1) was born on 25 Feb 1921 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 25 Apr 2015 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PEAR.C003
    • _FGRAVE: 145551371
    • Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, Company C, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry 'Old Hickory' Division, United States Army

    Notes:

    Edwin Pearce, age 94, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Saturday morning, April 25, 2015, at Heritage Woods in Flora.

    Edwin was born February 28, 1921 in Flora to Charles and Goldia (Dobbs) Pearce. He married Berniece Smith on October 22, 1950 in Vineland, NJ. She preceded him in death on May 27, 2009.

    Edwin proudly served his country as an U.S. Army Infantryman on the front lines in WWII, earning 3 purple hearts. Edwin traveled much of the United States as a pipeline welder and enjoyed raising cattle. Memberships included Flora VFW, American Legion, Flora Masonic Lodge, and was a 66 year member of Pipeliners Union 798 in Tulsa, OK.

    Edwin is survived by his children: Judy (Larry) Griffith of Mt. Erie, Walterene Pearce of Xenia, Chuck (Martha) Pearce of Flora, Phil (Janet) Pearce of New Smyrna Beach, FL, and Shirley (Mike) Bily of Urbana; a brother: Bill (Joan) Pearce of Flora; 23 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a son: Raymond Pearce, five brothers: Norman, Kenneth, Richard Pearce, twin infant brothers, one sister: Vivian Fitzgerald, and three great-grandchildren.

    A funeral service for Edwin Pearce was held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora.

    Interment was in Kneff Cemetery, Flora, with military honors.

    Memorial donations to Clay County Hospice or Clay County Animal Rescue and Shelter (CCARS).

    Military Service:
    Entered active service as a draftee on December 3, 1943 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Trained as a Rifleman (military occupational specialty 745) and departed the Continental U.S. on May 13, 1944 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to Company C, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry 'Old Hickory' Division and fought with them through the Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Wounded by enemy action 3 times in October and November of 1944 and in January of 1945, after which he was sent to the U.S. for treatment. Returned to the European Theater on March 11, 1945 and rejoined his unit in combat for the duration. Earned The Purple Heart Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 4 bronze battle stars and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private 1st Class on November 29, 1945 at Camp Grant, Illinois.

    This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

    Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=595927

    Charles married Bacon, Florence Irma in 1941. Florence was born on 13 Dec 1922 in Dalton, Coos County, New Hampshire; died on 28 Dec 2005 in Grafton, Grafton County, New Hampshire; was buried in Maple Street Cemetery, Bethlehem, Grafton County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Charles married Smith, Berniece on 22 Oct 1950 in Vineland, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Berniece was born on 1 Jul 1925 in Hartford, Cocke County, Tennessee; died on 27 May 2009 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Pearce, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 9. Pearce, W.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 10. Pearce, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 11. Pearce, P.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 12. Pearce, S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 13. Pearce, Raymond B.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Mar 1952 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 29 Nov 2004 in Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Red Brush Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois.

  2. 3.  Pearce, Vivian O.Pearce, Vivian O. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Golda1) was born on 6 Sep 1922 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 22 Feb 2010; was buried on 25 Feb 2010 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PEAR.V001
    • _FGRAVE: 48689085
    • Census: 6 May 1940, Stanford Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Stanford Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 08a
    • Funeral: 25 Feb 2010, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Vivian Fitzgerald, 87, of Flora, IL, departed this life on February 22, 2010.

    She was born September 6, 1922 in Flora, IL, the daughter of Charles and Goldie (Dobbs) Pearce. She married Carl Fitzgerald on November 17, 1940 in Charleston, MO. He preceded her in death on March 13, 1991. They were the parents of one son, Ronnie Fitzgerald, who departed this life in 1988.

    Vivian spent her entire life in the Flora area, having worked at International Shoe Company for 24 years, and was the manager of Fashion Lane for 10 years. She was a member of the First Christian Church and the Win-A-Couple Class of the church. Vivian enjoyed her family.

    She is survived by 2 granddaughters: Shelly Makame of Indianapolis, IN and Ann Fogarty & husband Ed of Washington, IN; 3 brothers: Edwin Pearce of Flora, Kenneth Pearce of Flora, and Bill Pearce & wife Joan of Flora; 8 grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

    She was preceded in by her parents, husband, one son (Ronnie), and 2 brothers (Norman & Dick).

    Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Wednesday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church and may be received at the funeral home.

    Family/Spouse: Fitzgerald, Earnest Carl. Earnest was born on 20 Jul 1920; died on 13 Mar 1991; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Fitzgerald, Charles Ronald 'Ronnie'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Sep 1941; died on 3 May 1988; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

  3. 4.  Pearce, Kenneth Ray Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Golda1) was born on 22 Jul 1927 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 25 Apr 2012 in St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; was buried on 4 May 2012 in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PEAR.K001
    • _FGRAVE: 89120338
    • Military Service: Korean War, Seaman First Class, United States Navy
    • Military Service: World War II, Seaman First Class, United States Navy
    • Funeral: 4 May 2012, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Kenneth R. Pearce, age 84, of Flora, IL died at 10:27 AM Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL.

    Mr. Pearce was born July 22, 1927 in Flora to Charles Edwin Pearce Sr. and Goldie Atherton (Dobbs) Pearce. In 1949 he married Joan P. Perry in Reno, NV. She preceded him in death in 1998.

    Kenneth was a supervisor/sales manager for Dr. Pepper Bottling Company in San Francisco, CA for 33 years, served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, had attended Harmony United Methodist Church, and was a member of Flora VFW Post #3999, Flora American Legion Post #14, and Flora Masonic Lodge.

    He is survived by 3 step-daughters: Patricia Grisler, Frances Hartel , Alberta Robins; 2 grandsons: Jesse and Christopher Pearce; 2 brothers: Charles Edwin Pearce of Flora and William "Bill" Pearce.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, children (Kenneth Ray Pearce Jr. and Debra Lynn Pearce), 2 brothers (Norman & Richard Henry Pearce), and 1 sister (Vivian O. Fitzgerald).

    A graveside service for Mr. Pearce were held at Kneff Cemetery, Flora, with military honors presented at the conclusion of the service.

    Visitation was held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora.

    Buried:
    A graveside service for Mr. Pearce were held at Kneff Cemetery, Flora, with military honors presented at the conclusion of the service.

    Kenneth married PERRY, Joan P. in 1949 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada. Joan was born in 1920; died in 1996; was buried in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. PEARCE, Kenneth Ray Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1952; died in 1999; was buried in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 16. PEARCE, Debra Lynn  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1953; died in 1988; was buried in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

  4. 5.  PEARCE, Richard Henry 'Dick' Descendancy chart to this point (1.Golda1) was born on 21 Mar 1932 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 9 Nov 2009 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Dec 2009 in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Welder
    • Reference Number: PEAR.R004
    • _FGRAVE: 45043640
    • Funeral: 5 Dec 2009, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Richard H. "Dick" Pearce, 77, of Flora, IL died at 9:00 PM Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

    He was born March 21, 1932 in Flora to Charles Edwin Pearce Sr. & Goldie Atherton (Dobbs) Pearce. Dick was a self-employed welder and enjoyed gardening.

    He is survived by his son: Dale Pearce of Rosanky, TX; granddaughter: Jillian Pearce of Rosanky, TX; 3 brothers: Charles Edwin Pearce Jr. of Flora, Kenneth Pearce of Flora, and William Pearce & wife Joan of Flora; 1 sister: Vivian Fitzgerald of Flora.

    He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother (Norman Pearce).

    Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Saturday (December 5, 2009) at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Burial will be in Kneff Cemetery, Flora. Visitation will be from 1 PM until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home.

    Memorials may be made to Clay County Cancer Support Group.

    Family/Spouse: Corry, Edith Lorene. Edith was born on 22 Apr 1934; died on 17 Oct 1969; was buried in Camp Ground Cemetery, Xenia, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. PEARCE, D.  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 6.  PEARCE, W.D.B. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Golda1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, J.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  PEARCE, Norman D. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Golda1) was born on 9 May 1937 in Illinois; died on 27 Mar 1997 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PEAR.N001

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Plot: 4th Ad Lot 112 Grave #3



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Pearce, J. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Charles2, 1.Golda1)

    Family/Spouse: Griffith, L.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Pearce, W. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Charles2, 1.Golda1)

  3. 10.  Pearce, C. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Charles2, 1.Golda1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Pearce, P. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Charles2, 1.Golda1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, J.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 12.  Pearce, S. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Charles2, 1.Golda1)

    Family/Spouse: Bily, M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Pearce, Raymond B. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Charles2, 1.Golda1) was born on 8 Mar 1952 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 29 Nov 2004 in Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Red Brush Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PEAR.R012
    • _FGRAVE: 18369030

    Notes:

    Mr. Pearce was born March 8, 1952, in Flora, the son of Charles Edwin and Berniece (Smith) Pearce. He married Becky S. Pierson on May 25, 1974 in Flora. He was owner/operator of Pearce AG Service in Louisville, attended Red Brush Christian Church, and enjoyed Cardinal baseball.

    Survivors include his wife, Becky Pearce of Louisville; parents, Edwin and Berniece Pearce of Flora; children, Elizabeth Pearce, Jarred Pearce, Hayley Pearce and Lacy Pearce, all of Louisville; two brothers and sisters-in-law. Chuck and Martha Pearce of Flora, and Phillip and Janet Pearce of Charleston, W.V.; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Walterene Pearce of Xenia, Judy and Larry Griffith of Mt. Erie, and Shirley Pearce and Mike Bily of Mahomet.

    Preceding him in death were his maternal and paternal grand-parents.

    Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Frank and Bright Funeral Home in Flora, with Dusty Elmore officiating.

    Burial will be in Red Brush Cemetery in Louisville. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

    Memorials may be made to Clay County Cancer Fund.

    Family/Spouse: Pierson, B.S.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 14.  Fitzgerald, Charles Ronald 'Ronnie'Fitzgerald, Charles Ronald 'Ronnie' Descendancy chart to this point (3.Vivian2, 1.Golda1) was born on 14 Sep 1941; died on 3 May 1988; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: FITZ.C002
    • _FGRAVE: 35202006
    • Military Service: Viet Nam War, Specialist Fifth Class, United States Army

    Family/Spouse: ?, G.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  PEARCE, Kenneth Ray Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (4.Kenneth2, 1.Golda1) was born in 1952; died in 1999; was buried in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PEAR.K002
    • _FGRAVE: 20432455


  9. 16.  PEARCE, Debra Lynn Descendancy chart to this point (4.Kenneth2, 1.Golda1) was born in 1953; died in 1988; was buried in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: PEAR.D002
    • _FGRAVE: 20432461


  10. 17.  PEARCE, D. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Richard2, 1.Golda1)



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