Notes: Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

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1051	Bonnie E. Gill, 65, Clay City, died Wednesday at the Flora Care Center. Services will be at the Clay City Chapel of Hosselton, Bookhout, Engelmeier Funeral Home with the Rev. Author Phillips officiating. Burial will be in the Clay City Cemetery. Born in Clay County Aug. 6, 1917, she was the daughter of Sam and Katherine Montgomery Frank. She was united in marriage in Wayne County Sept. 16, 1934, with Gaylord Gill, who survives. Mrs. Gill was supervisor for the International Shoe Factory in Flora. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary at Sailor Springs and attended Mt. Zion church. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Dale (Lois) Stanley, Clay City, Mrs. Jack (Doris) Poppe, Helena, Mont., and Mrs. Jim (Kaye) Cash, Bluford; two sons, Jim and Jerry Gill; two brothers, Berlin Frank, Phoenix, Ariz., and Sam Frank, Decatur; seven sisters; 13 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, November 24, 1982.	Frank, Bonnie Eileen (I15378)
1052	Bonnie E. Gill, 65, Clay City, died Wednesday at the Flora Care Center.	Frank, Bonnie Eileen (I15378)
1053	Bonnie enjoyed time spent outdoors and fishing, mushroom hunting, and riding motorcycles. She was a seasoned member of the bowling league and had bowled several 300 games. Bonnie was a restaurant waitress, worked as a hairdresser for 33 years, and was co-owner of Blairs Used Cars. She will be remembered as a fantastic cook and for her loving relationship with her nieces and nephews.	Monical, Bonnie Lee (I21459)
1054	Bonnie Lynn Gray, 82, of Noble, died Monday, March 9, 2015, at Burgin Manor in Olney. Funeral services will be held at 10 am. Thursday, March 12 at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney with Pastor Blake Chenoweth officiating. Burial will follow services in North Freedom Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Gray was born May 11,1932, in Noble, the daughter of Fred and Jennie (Taylor) Allison. She married William T.S. Gray on July 9,1953, in Noble. He preceded her in death on June 28, 2003. Bonnie was a graduate of West Richland High School and lived in Noble most of her life. She graduated from Lockyear Business College in Evansville, Indiana. Bonnie enjoyed traveling, crocheting, and was a great cook. She was a loving wife and mother. She was active in the churches she attended, Passport United Methodist Church and First Christian Church of Noble. She is survived by three sons, Neil Gray and fiancee Carmen Kahle, of St. Charles, Missouri, Lyle Gray and wife Vickie, of Noble, and Larry Gray and wife Cheryl, of Casper, Wyoming; stepson, James Gray, of Olathe, Kansas; grandchildren, Casey Petticrew, Trevor Gray, Lauren (Lucas) Lewis, Abigail Gray, and Larissa Gray; great-grandchildren, Mason Petticrew, Kalysta Petticrew and Kyana Mohn; and sisters, Eleanor Muth, of Crawfordsville, Indiana, and Phyllis Patterson and husband Lyle, of Noble. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and brothers-in-law, Tom Muth and Everett Runyon. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church of Noble. Online condolences may be left at www.summers-kistler.com. Information retrieved from Olney (IL) Daily Mail, March 11, 2015.	Allison, Bonnie Lynn (I51865)
1055	Bonnie was a homemaker who loved gardening, cooking, and caring for her family. She and her husband spent time together enjoying the simple things in life- family, friends, and camping trips to Blue Grass festivals. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a devoted daughter to her parents.	Ashworth, Bonnie Bell (I39042)
1056	Boonville, Ind. Frances Moats, 83, of Carmi, died Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at Woodmont Health Campus in Boonville, Ind. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of Stendeback Family Funeral Home/Kittinger-Fair in Carmi. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Mrs. Moats was born February 19, 1927, in Clay City, the daughter of Alexander and Orpha Bernice (Stanford) Raley. She married Charles Clark Moats on August 1, 1948. He preceded her in death on August 4, 1994. She was a homemaker and resided in Evansville, Ind., and Carmi for most of her life. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed needlepoint and macramé. Mrs. Moats is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary Dennis and Virginia Moats, of Columbus, Ind., and Curtis Alan and Sharron Moats, of Boonville, Ind.; four grandsons and their wives, Charles Robert and Elizabeth Moats, Matthew Dennis and Michelle Moats, of Columbus, Ind., David Alexander and Jill Moats, of Evansville, Ind., and Neil Andrew and Cara Moats, of Chandler, Ind.; four great-grandchildren, Dustin Moats, of Chandler, Ind., Amanda and Julian Moats, of Evansville, Ind., and Clark William Moats, of Columbus, Ind. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association or to Vista Care Hospice, Evansville, Ind.	Raley, Frances M. (I18688)
1057	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I23114)
1058	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I52005)
1059	Born and raised in Spokane, she attended Kinman Business College, Kelsey-Baird School and the University of Washington. Bobbie joined Washington Mutual Savings Bank in 1970 after spending 1-1/2 years in Vietnam during the war. She was employed there as secretary of an architectural consulting firm working for the Navy.	Roberts, Roberta J. 'Bobbie' (I35752)
1060	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I20543)
1061	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I15535)
1062	Born Aug. 15, 1884, in Sicily, and came to United States as a young man.	Gianquinto, Joseph (I33720)
1063	Born in Bullock Springs, Arkansas to the late Noel Sr.and Hazel Lingo McRae. A Korean War veteran of the U.S. Navy. An educator and a retired coach who developed the first football team at both Mountain Pine and Ola High Schools. Preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Myrtle Sheets McRae; son Brent W. McRae; sisters, Pat Ward and Jackie Stanford. Survived by wife, Opal Frazier McRae of Hot Springs; sons David McRae of Little Rock and Bobby Brassie of Olney, Illinois; daughters Margaret Lynn Tribout of Belleville, Illinois, Kathy McRae of Shiloh, Illinois, DeAnn Almond of Hot Springs, Becky Canaday of Forrest City, Holly Jones of Glenwood, Sharon Freeman of Carthage, Missouri and Carla Martinez of Hot Springs; brother Bruce McRae of Ore City, Texas; ten grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren.	McRae, Noel Jr. (I54053)
1064	Born in Germany in 1755. Came to America in early life and was a soldier in the revolutionary war. Participated in the battle of Gilford Court House, Cowpens, Eutaw Springs and was present at the surrendar of Cornwallis at Yorktown. Wounded at the battle of Cowpens by a saber cuts across the head. Served with distinction and honor in the war of 1812. Moved from North Carolina to Illinois in 1830. Ann, wife of Nicholas died in 1839.	Bean, Nicholas (I33390)
1065	BORN IN GERMANY. Dr. Henry J. Weyl was born March 5, 1835, in Germany. He came to America with his father. In 1845, when he was ten years old and they settled at Albion, Ill., where he spent his boyhood. He attended college in Cincinnati and was a graduate of the Eclectic Medical college of that city. When the Civil war broke out he enlisted and served during the war as quartermaster of his regiment. He recently joined Dunham post, 141, G. A. R. He had been voted into membership, but had not been initiated. Dr. Weyl came to Decatur thirty-five years ago and soon built up a large practice. He had a wide reputation as a physician and surgeon. He engaged in active practice here for twenty years, retiring about fifteen years ago. BELIEVED IN DECATUR Dr. Weyl always was confident of the growth and prosperity of Decatur and he invested his money in Decatur real estate. At the time of his death he owned considerable property here, including a business house on South Park street, the home place at the corner of Jackson and William streets, the flat building which he built on North Jackson street and the flat building he later built on East William street, in which he died. He also owned residence properly on East Condit street and West Wood street, besides other properties. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. He was a congenial, companionable man and had a host of friends.	Weyl, Henry J. (I40148)
1066	Born in Goppingen, Wurttemberg, Germany. Came to America in 1866, first going to Kentucky and a little later to Highland IL.	Schwaeble, Louis Hugo Sr. (I40334)
1067	Born in Jasper County, Il. Died in Olney, Richland Co., Il. Gilbert R. Benson, 70, Noble, died Tuesday afternoon Nov. 11, 1980 at Richland Memorial Hospital. Services will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Zirkle Funeral Home with Bro. Gene Everett presiding. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. Thursday. Burial is in Hanna Cemetery northwest of Noble. Mr. Benson was born in Jasper County Jan. 7, 1910 to Everett and Eliza (Fulk) Benson. He married June Martin Dec. 25, 1950 in Noble. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, James, Olney, and Kenneth, Flora; a step-son, Norman VanBlaricum, Olney; a daughter, Sherly Ann Benson, Olney; three brothers, Woodrow and Albert, both of Clay City, and Alva, Bradley; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Real, Noble, and Mrs. Beulah Taylor, Mt. Erie, four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was prededed in death by his parents, two brothers, John and Herbert, and an infant sister, Ruby. Taken from Obituary in Olney Daily Mail.	Benson, Gilbert Russell (I2621)
1068	Born in Lawrenceville, IL on March 15, 1924 Departed on September 27, 2016 and resided in Dickson, TN Lewis Henry Dunlap of Dickson, TN went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Carol Dunlap Faulkner. He leaves behind his sweetheart of 73 years, Wilma Humphry's Dunlap of Dickson, TN; son, Roger (Rebecca) Dunlap of Charlotte, TN; two granddaughters; & four great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 4:00 pm 8:00 pm at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home where a celebration of Lewis's life will be conducted on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 12:00 pm with an hour visitation prior to service. Service will be officiated by family friend and Pastor Tommy Boner. A Masonic Service will be conducted on Thursday at 7:00 pm. Harpeth Hills Funeral Home & Cremation Center	Dunlap, Lewis H. (I43618)
1069	Born in Louisiana. Served as a Private in Co A, 16th Louisiana Infantry, CSA. One of 13 known Confederate soldiers buried in Clay Co, IL. Was a Master Mason in the world's oldest fraternity. Married but had no children. - Mike Rinehart	Whittington, Elisha (I55781)
1070	Born in Louisiana. Served as a Private in Co A, 16th Louisiana Infantry, CSA. One of 13 known Confederate soldiers buried in Clay Co, IL. Was a Master Mason in the world's oldest fraternity. Married but had no children. - Mike Rinehart	Whittington, Elisha (I55781)
1071	Born in Nobel, IL to Clarence and Grace Gray Pflaum, she died in Peoria. She served in the U. S. Army Nurses Corps as a first lieutenant during W. W. II and the Korean Conflict. Guerin retired in 1982 from OSF St. Francis Medical Center as head nurse in the Psychiatric Unit. She had been a member of First Presbyterian church of Peoria. Surviving are two daughters, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.	Pflaum, Doris Lenora (I45629)
1072	Born in Ohio. Presumably died in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois since that's where the family was in 1880, and where daughters married in 1882 and 1894 (and where wife died in 1925). (Submitted by Khaining #47077356)	Herron, Joseph (I23172)
1073	Born January 30, 1927 in Scotland, IN, she was the daughter of Aaron Ralph and Mary Hazel Whitaker Hasler of Newberry, and was raised in Indianapolis by her Uncle Zach T. and Aunt Kathryn Whitaker Catron. She was a graduate of Broad Ripple High School and received her BA from Indiana University in Home Economics in 1949. She was employed by Walker Research for 25 years, beginning as their home economist and retiring as an account executive in 19991. She was active in the School #59 PTA, the Indianapolis Dental Society and was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority at IU. She enjoyed playing bridge at the Shepherd Center at St. Paul's and the Riviera Club, taking classes at the Indianapolis Art Center, and watching IU basketball. She was a long-time volunteer at OASIS (Glendale) and belonged to Northminster Presbyterian Church.	Hasler, Mary Lou (I19850)
1074	Born March 30, 1920 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Theodore and Mary Winka, he died November 2, 2010 at his home in Elgin.	Winka, Stanley Leo 'Stan' (I44910)
1075	Born near Dryfork Creek, Payne's Bend on Tennessee River, Smith Co., Tennessee Son of Philip S. Payne and Demaris Stanford married in Lincoln County North Carolina ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR Name PAYNE, JONATHAN, Rank PVT Company D Unit 61 IL US INF Residence CLAY CITY, CLAY CO, IL, Age 45 Height 5' 6 Hair AUBURN,Eyes HAZEL Complexion RUDDY,Occupation FARMER, Nativity SMITH CO, Tennessee. Service Record Joined When DEC 20, 1861, CARROLLTON, Illinois,By Whom JOHN H REDDISH for Period 3 YRS. Muster In FEB 5, 1862, SPRINGFIELD, IL. DISCHARGED OCT 14, 1862 AT ST LOUIS MO (He lost his right eye in the first day of the Battle of Shiloh from sparks from flintlock.)	Payne, Jonathan (I20837)
1076	born near Wheeling, West Virginia	Gray, Mary Jane (I20858)
1077	Born on the Atlantic Ocean aboard the ship Globe	Volck, Carl (I8248)
1078	Born on the fourth of July, 1911, Clarence was drafted and entered active service on May 21, 1942 at Albion, Illinois. Completed boot camp at Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Illinois. Assigned to and fought aboard the battleship USS Tennessee BB-43, serving as a ship's storekeeper through 12 combat operations in the Pacific Theater of Operations. These included Tarawa, Kwajalein, Eniwetok, Kavieng, Saipan, Guam, Tinian, Anguar, Leyte, Surigao Straits, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. Returned with his ship to moor at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on December 7, 1945. During his tour, Burnett witnessed 'The Big T' hurl the better part of the 9,347 14-inch rounds, 46,341 shells from her 5-inch guns, and more than 100,000 rounds from her anti-aircraft batteries at the enemy since the first Pearl Harbor Day, four years before. Honorably discharged on December 12, 1945 at the Naval Personnel Separation Center, Great Lakes, Illinois. Earned The Combat Action Ribbon (retroactively authorized by congressional legislation in 1999), American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 silver and 2 bronze battle stars, WWII Victory Medal, and The Philippine Liberation Medal with 1 bronze battle star. Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=913674	Burnett, Clarence Dalph (I19596)
1079	Born to Leroy and Christina (Laypath) Rowland, Elizabeth married Harold Dean Powell on October 10, 1953 in Rock Springs, WY. He died September 28, 2001. She was also preceded in death by her parents; three sons, Patrick Powell, Nevada Powell, and Charles Powell; and one brother, Chris Rowland. Surviving are four sons, Carl (Cathy) Powell, Jerry (Ronda Kay) Powell, Roger (Brenda) Powell and Lowell (Ruthie) Powell; two daughters, Nema (Scott) Joesting and Mary Lair; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Patrick Rowland; and three sisters, Ruth (Tom) Micklich, Mary Hutchinson and Nema (Larry) Stricker. A homemaker, Elizabeth enjoyed crocheting, gardening, and helping out friends and neighbors. She had volunteered at area nursing homes. She was a remarkable mother and grandmother. Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory, Pekin, Illinois	Rowland, Elizabeth A. (I54654)
1080	Born William Fleming Warren (Fleming was his Grandfather) Grandpa changed his middle name to Curtis, and subsequently named a son Curtis as well.	Warren, William Fleming Curtis 'Bill' (I32743)
1081	Born Wood Church, County of Kent, England; emigrated in 1819	Brissenden, John (I26589)
1082	Born: Clay County, Il PVT Co. C 98 IL U. S. INF. JOINED: AUG 9, 1862 MASON CO., IL (Age: 28) MUSTER IN: SEP 3, 1862 CAMP CENTRALIA, IL MUSTER OUT: JUL 31, 1865 NASHVILLE, TN	Landreth, Allen (I55632)
1083	Born; Died; Married; 15 Nov 1941 MANTENO -- Lawrence H. Wolf, 83, of Manteno, died Sunday (July 25, 2004) at Bradley Royale. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes, Manteno, where services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Papineau Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family wishes.	Wolf, Lawrence H. (I38448)
1084	bought her parents place in ashland after marrying Ted Wenans.	Heninger, Ina (I14173)
1085	Boy Instantly Killed in Attempt to Move Wire November 1, 1922 page 1 Urbana Courier Homer, Ill., Nov. 1. - Virgil Wilson, employed on the farm of W. H. Taylor, west of here, was killed by electrocution at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, when he attempted to remove a wire that obstructed a path of a corn dump that he and Mr. Taylor were taking home from a sale. Mr. Taylor purchased the dump last Wednesday and yesterday he and Wilson went to take it home. At a point east of town a wire was hanging too low to clear the dump and Wilson attempted to raise it. The wire proved to be charged with electricity and he was killed instantly. Wilson was only 17 years old. He had been employed by Mr. Taylor during the past two years. The body was taken last night to the undertaking rooms of L. L. Hamill and was sent at 5 o'clock this morning to Clay City, Illinois, the home of the victim's people. Mr. Hamill accompanied the remains as far as Danville and Mr. Taylor went all the way. A coroner's inquest conducted at the undertaking rooms last night resulted in a verdict of accidental death by electric shock. Transcribed by the Homer Historical Society	Wilson, Virgil (I2157)
1086	Boyd L. Beehn, 94, of Olney, died at 8:36 a.m. Monday, March 1, 2010, at his residence. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. Saturday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Reverend Bill Wiggs officiating. Burial will be in Haven Hill Cemetery in Olney with full military rites performed by Olney veterans organizations. Mr. Beehn was born February 25, 1916, in West Salem, the son of Reed and Della (Keneipp) Beehn. He married Maude F. Marsh on October 10, 1936. She preceded him in death on June 30, 2007. He worked in the painting and decorating business since 1935 and was owner of Beehn's Decorating Service in Olney from 1958-1981. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He completed basic training at Camp Lee, Va., then was stationed at Camp Tacoma, Wash., where he worked as a mechanic. He was a member of Olney American Legion and Eagles Lodge for many years. Mr. Beehn is survived by his daughter, Kae Blain, of Olney; daughter, Sherrill Simms and her husband, Steve, of Olney; son, Barry Beehn, of Charleston; son, Jeff Beehn and his wife, Tracy, of Towanda, Kan.; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reed and Della Beehn; wife, Maude F. Beehn; infant daughter, Carolyn Rae; sisters, Gladys Rigg, Margaret Vandevener, Juanita Stoltz, and Mildred King; and brothers, Floyd Beehn and Myrel Beehn. Published Olney Daily Mail.	Beehn, Boyd L. (I18793)
1087	Boyd's headstone says Vietnam, but he was stationed in Georgia.	Lake, Boyd L. 'Buck' (I27538)
1088	Brad Lee Young, age 47, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born December 1, 1974, in Flora, the son of Everett and Donna (Mitchell) Young. He was united in marriage to Penny Smith on January 5, 2005, in Louisville, and together they have shared 17 wedding anniversaries. Brad had worked at Quad Graphics and HELLA Electronics in the past. He loved music and enjoyed playing the guitar, working on cars and bikes, and drawing. He was an outstanding father and husband. He is survived by his wife: Penny Young of Flora; children: Tonya Young of Edwardsville, Robert Young of Flora, and Maverick Foreman of Flora; father: Everett (Roberta) Young of Rinard; mother: Donna Young of Flora; 2 brothers: Tim Young of Flora, and Ted Young of Louisville; a sister: Donnita Young of Clay City; a stepbrother: David Casolari of Flora; and a stepsister: Cheri Casolari of Rinard. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Christopher and Everett Jr. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses and will be accepted through the funeral home.	Young, Brad (I2930)
1089	braham HASLER, of Daviess county, died at his home two miles southwest of Scotland on Jan,. 17, 1917.	Hasler, Abraham (I19852)
1090	Brandy Michelle Cook, 36, of Flora, IL died at 8:29 AM Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at her home in Flora. She was born May 18, 1974 in Olney, IL to Christopher K. Turner and Sheila Sue (Fatheree) Turner. She married Richard Cook in Flora. She was a bartender at Flora American Legion and was of the Christian faith. Brandy enjoyed NASCAR races, camping, gardening, and cooking. She is survived by her ex-husband: Richard Cook of Flora; parents: Chris (Sandy) Turner of O'Fallon, IL and Sheila (Vernon) Pittman of Rinard; grandmothers: Lorene Fatheree of Xenia and Marjorie Pittman of Rinard; daughter: Haley Cook of Flora; brother: Matthew (Lauren) Turner of Olney; sister: Shannon Hays of Rinard; step-brothers: Jarid & Travis Lichtenfels of Salem; along with several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents (Vic & Lorena Turner) and maternal grandfathers (Jerome Fatheree & Wayne Pittman). Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Saturday (April 23, 2011) at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Memorials may be made to Haley's college fund.	Turner, Brandy Michelle (I54725)
1091	BRANT, JOHNSON W Rank PVT Company F Unit 46 IL US INF Personal Characteristics Residence CLAY CITY, CLAY CO, IL Age 27 Height N/A Hair N/A Eyes N/A Complexion N/A Marital Status N/A Occupation N/A Nativity N/A Service Record Joined When DEC 22, 1863 Joined Where CAMP COWAN, MS Joined By Whom H H WOODBURY Period 3 YRS Muster In JAN 4, 1864 Muster In Where HEBRON, MS Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JAN 20, 1866 Muster Out Where BATON ROUGE, LA Muster Out By Whom LT MITCHELL Remarks REINLISTED AS A VETERAN Gravesite Details Co. F, 46th Vol. Inf.	Brant, Johnson White (I23138)
1092	Brenda Joyce DiSandro, age 69, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Friday morning, February 25, 2022, at her home. She was born April 23, 1952, in Champaign, the daughter of Lloyd George and Velma June (Cooper) Schoonover. She was united in marriage to Benjamin W. Phillips in 1987 and he preceded her in death. She later married Nicholas Keith DiSandro on July 5, 2003, and he preceded her in death on June 11, 2019. Brenda worked for Clay County Health Department for 25 years, working in Home Health and volunteering in Hospice. She enjoyed staying active working in the garden, fishing, and caring for her flowers. She never sat still unless it was to kick your butt playing the card game Skip-Bo. She was a member of the Flora First Baptist Church. Brenda cared for a number of beloved pets over the years and enjoyed visiting and catching up with friends and family. She is survived by her children: Mike (Marki) Griffin of Port Orchard, WA, Angela (Rob) McKnight of Flora, Robbie (Betty) Murphy Flora; step-son: Norman (Shannon) DiSandro of Lubbock, TX; 8 grandchildren: Heather (Andy) Wasserman, Amber (Anthony) Cummins, Ryan Griffin, Trevor Murphy (Tori), Cierra Griffin (Brody), Dakota Murphy (Cameron), Cassandra Williamson, and Jon Murphy; 5 great-grandchildren: Chase, Blake, Emmitt, Cassidy, and Izaya; 3 brothers: Gene Schoonover of Fisher, Fred (Debbie) Schoonover of Seymore, and Curtis Schoonover of Louisville; special friend: Mike Griffin; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; 2 brothers: Dale and John Schoonover; and a sister-in-law: Renee Schoonover. A memorial visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Hospice, Clay County Cancer Crusaders, or Fur a Good Paws and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com	Schoonover, Brenda Joyce (I45857)
1093	Brenda Kay Franklin, 71, of Dix, Illinois passed away at 10:57 P.M. October 3, 2019 at Saint Anthony's Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. She was born February 17, 1948 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to the late William McKinley Smith and Margaret Virginia (Poston) Smith. She first married Edward Lee Stone in 1996. She later married Timothy John Franklin on October 9, 1977 in Mount Vernon, Illinois. They were blessed with nearly 38 years of marriage. Brenda is survived by her son, Jeffery Stone and wife, Vanessa of Flora, Illinois; two daughters, Angie Martin and husband, Eddie of Flora, Illinois, and Sue Ann Stanley and husband, Brad of Cottage Grove, Oregon; three brothers, David Smith of Columbia, South Carolina, Charles Ingram of Mannington, South Carolina, and Johnny Smith of Salem, Illinois; two sisters, Dorothy Smith and Lois McGrew, both of Salem, Illinois; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and three nephews and eleven nieces. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Billy and Michael Smith; and sister, Velma Snow. At this time memorial services are pending. Memorials may be made to the Clay County Animal & Rescue & shelter.	Smith, Brenda Kay (I38429)
1094	Brenda Kay Pate Obituary Brenda Kay (Cochran) Pate, known affectionately as 'Mamma Lou', passed away after a lengthy illness, on October 6, 2025, in Robinson, Illinois, at the age of 63. Born on July 31, 1962, in Flora, Il to Harlen Cochran and Myrtle Eileen (Lister) Cochran, Brenda Kay grew up with a zest for life and a kind heart, traits that would define her throughout her years. Brenda Kay completed her education at Clay City High School in 1980 then went on to dedicate many years of service as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at The United Methodist Village in Lawrenceville, Il. Her work there touched many lives, providing comfort and care to those in need. In addition to her professional career, Brenda Kay was an entrepreneur at heart, selling AVON products from her home, which allowed her to connect with her community on a more personal level. She is survived by her loving partner, Roger Dale Walls, Bridgeport, IL and her cherished daughters, Mrs. Angie (Mark) Leckington of Cookeville, TN; Cathy L. Pate- Mick of Oblong, IL; and Amy (Ronnie) Stafford, of Bloomington Springs, TN. Brenda was a beloved sister to Gary (Carla) Cochran of Olney, IL, Barbara (Brian) Spurlock of Olney, IL; Connie (Don) Bangert of Beaver, WA; and Kathy Larzelier of Dale, IN. She held a special place in the hearts of her siblings. Her sister-in-law, Misty Cochran of Clay City, IL, will also fondly remember Brenda Kay's warm spirit. Also surviving are ten grandchildren James and Johnathan McPherson, Kaylee and Jessica Mick of Oblong, IL; Calvin (Rhea) Stafford of Gainesboro Tn, Makayla and Corbin Stafford of Bloomington Springs, TN; Michael (Tiffeny) Plock, Vanessa (Matt) Ealey of Cookeville, TN; and Haylie (Victor) Balderas, Vinemont, AL. There are ten great grandchildren as well; Wyatt, Ila, Lydia and Nataleigh; Waylon, Sullivan and Rook; Ramona, Millie Belle and Bonnie Balderas. Brenda is survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceding Brenda in Death were her parents, her husband James Archie Pate in 1984, her brother Robert Cochran; two sons-in-law Michael McPherson and Charles Mick Jr.; and a brother-in-law Steve Larzelier. Brenda Kay's faith was a cornerstone of her life, guiding her through good times and challenging moments with unwavering conviction. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, embracing the great outdoors with enthusiasm. As a child, she experienced the thrill of the open road, sitting on a pillow on the gas tank of his father's motorcycle. This love for adventure continued into adulthood, as she relished riding four-wheelers with her partner, Roger Dale Walls, and her grandchildren, sharing with them the beauty of nature and the excitement of exploration. Brenda had a loving interest in Native American Art, Music and had attended many Pow Wows in her lifetime. Stock Car Races at Red Hills Raceway near Lawrenceville, IL, were among Brenda Kay's favorite pastimes. She was a familiar face at the track, where she enjoyed the roar of the engines and the camaraderie of fellow racing enthusiasts. Her passion for the sport was infectious, and she was always eager to share this joy with friends and family. Brenda Kay's life was a testament to the power of love, the importance of family, and the value of service to others. Her legacy will live on in the countless lives she touched, both through her professional work and her personal interactions. She will be deeply missed, remembered fondly, and celebrated for the full and vibrant life she led. Brenda Kay's journey on earth has concluded, but her spirit will remain a guiding light for all who knew and loved her. A visitation will be held on Monday October 13, 2025, from 2:00 pm until the Celebration of Life Service at 4:00 pm with Dr. Fred Scott officiating at Pulliam Funeral Home in Oblong, IL. Following services, Brenda Kays interment of cremated remains will follow in the St. Francisville Cemetery, and rural Lawrence County, IL at a later time. The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Brenda K. Pate Memorial % Pulliam Funeral Home in Oblong to assist with final expenses.	Cochran, Brenda Kay 'Mamma Lou' (I550)
1095	Brenda S. Weidner, 56, of Clay City, IL died at 2:35 AM Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at Flora Healthcare Center in Flora. She was born January 24, 1952 in Flora, IL to Norman & Melba Maxine (Bryan) Weidner. She was a former school bus driver for the Clay City School District, an EMT for Clay County Hospital, an Avon representative, and a member of the Clay City Baptist Church. She is survived by cousins: Joanne Rogers of Ft. Madison, IA, Diana Jacobs of Flora, Lana Norton of Clay City, Jeff Wilkins of Cisne, Larry Bryan of Bridgeport, Jamie Wilkin & family, and Jessi Witham; special friends: Victory Schnepper and Debbie Tibbs of Clay City. She was preceded in death by her parents, and cousins (Kanda Jacobs & Shari Norton Harlan. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Frank & Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Gravesite Details Brenda's parents are in the Clay City Cemetery, she eventually will be there with them.	Weidner, Brenda Sue (I32214)
1096	Brent Carl Wolf, 65, of Bourbonnais passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015 at River North of Bradley.	Wolf, Brent Carl (I38454)
1097	Brent worked at A.O. Smith Corporation in Kankakee. Following that he became a city carrier for the Kankakee Post Office and was a member of the National Assoc. of Letter Carriers. He retired in 2013 with over 30 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Vietnam. He was an avid NASCAR and stock car racing fan and went far and wide to watch them. He had a great group of friends who enjoyed coffee or lunch together almost daily following his retirement.	Wolf, Brent Carl (I38454)
1098	Brian Kilgore, age 49 formally of Olney, passed away Sunday July 27, 2014 in Cloverdale, Indiana. He was born on December 18, 1964 to Louis and Shirley (Lashbrook) Kilgore. Brian was an enjoyable person to be around. He had the ability to raise your spirits when you were down. He enjoyed racing four wheelers and spending time with his friends and family. He is survived by daughters Ashley Ladd of Flora, IL, Nikki Kilgore of Bradenton, FL, Makalee Payne of Noble, IL, Father, Louis Kilgore of Ft. Montgomery, NY, Two Sisters and One Brother, One Aunt and One Uncle, and Several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his Mother. Cremation rites were accorded with private family burial in Paoli Community Cemetery, in Paoli, IN at a later date. The Olney (IL) Daily Mail, July 28, 2014	Kilgore, Brian Keith (I51120)
1099	Brian was a member of NHRA and enjoyed drag racing. He owned his own race car and was a driver. Brian took pleasure in spending time with his friends. He was a skilled mechanic, and everyone called him to work on their vehicles. He was also a member of Mt. Gilead Church. Brian loved his grand babies and being around family.	Snider, Brian Lee (I49166)
1100	Brian was eleven months old when he died.	Hasler, Hurburt (I302)

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1051

Bonnie E. Gill, 65, Clay City, died Wednesday at the Flora Care Center.

Services will be at the Clay City Chapel of Hosselton, Bookhout, Engelmeier Funeral Home with the Rev. Author Phillips officiating. Burial will be in the Clay City Cemetery.

Born in Clay County Aug. 6, 1917, she was the daughter of Sam and Katherine Montgomery Frank.

She was united in marriage in Wayne County Sept. 16, 1934, with Gaylord Gill, who survives.

Mrs. Gill was supervisor for the International Shoe Factory in Flora. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary at Sailor Springs and attended Mt. Zion church.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Dale (Lois) Stanley, Clay City, Mrs. Jack (Doris) Poppe, Helena, Mont., and Mrs. Jim (Kaye) Cash, Bluford; two sons, Jim and Jerry Gill; two brothers, Berlin Frank, Phoenix, Ariz., and Sam Frank, Decatur; seven sisters; 13 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, November 24, 1982.

Frank, Bonnie Eileen (I15378)

1052

Bonnie E. Gill, 65, Clay City, died Wednesday at the Flora Care Center.

Frank, Bonnie Eileen (I15378)

1053

Bonnie enjoyed time spent outdoors and fishing, mushroom hunting, and riding motorcycles. She was a seasoned member of the bowling league and had bowled several 300 games. Bonnie was a restaurant waitress, worked as a hairdresser for 33 years, and was co-owner of Blairs Used Cars. She will be remembered as a fantastic cook and for her loving relationship with her nieces and nephews.

Monical, Bonnie Lee (I21459)

1054

Bonnie Lynn Gray, 82, of Noble, died Monday, March 9, 2015, at Burgin Manor in Olney. Funeral services will be held at 10 am. Thursday, March 12 at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney with Pastor Blake Chenoweth officiating. Burial will follow services in North Freedom Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Gray was born May 11,1932, in Noble, the daughter of Fred and Jennie (Taylor) Allison. She married William T.S. Gray on July 9,1953, in Noble. He preceded her in death on June 28, 2003.

Bonnie was a graduate of West Richland High School and lived in Noble most of her life. She graduated from Lockyear Business College in Evansville, Indiana. Bonnie enjoyed traveling, crocheting, and was a great cook. She was a loving wife and mother. She was active in the churches she attended, Passport United Methodist Church and First Christian Church
of Noble.

She is survived by three sons, Neil Gray and fiancee Carmen Kahle, of St. Charles, Missouri, Lyle Gray and wife Vickie, of Noble, and Larry Gray and wife Cheryl, of Casper, Wyoming; stepson, James Gray, of Olathe, Kansas; grandchildren, Casey Petticrew, Trevor Gray, Lauren (Lucas) Lewis, Abigail Gray, and Larissa Gray; great-grandchildren, Mason Petticrew, Kalysta Petticrew and Kyana Mohn; and sisters, Eleanor Muth, of Crawfordsville, Indiana, and Phyllis Patterson and husband Lyle, of Noble.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and brothers-in-law, Tom Muth and Everett Runyon.

Memorials may be made to First Christian Church of Noble.

Online condolences may be left at www.summers-kistler.com.

Information retrieved from Olney (IL) Daily Mail, March 11, 2015.

Allison, Bonnie Lynn (I51865)

1055

Bonnie was a homemaker who loved gardening, cooking, and caring for her family. She and her husband spent time together enjoying the simple things in life- family, friends, and camping trips to Blue Grass festivals. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a devoted daughter to her parents.

Ashworth, Bonnie Bell (I39042)

1056

Boonville, Ind. Frances Moats, 83, of Carmi, died Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at Woodmont Health Campus in Boonville, Ind.

Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of Stendeback Family Funeral Home/Kittinger-Fair in Carmi. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Moats was born February 19, 1927, in Clay City, the daughter of Alexander and Orpha Bernice (Stanford) Raley. She married Charles Clark Moats on August 1, 1948. He preceded her in death on August 4, 1994.

She was a homemaker and resided in Evansville, Ind., and Carmi for most of her life. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed needlepoint and macramé.

Mrs. Moats is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary Dennis and Virginia Moats, of Columbus, Ind., and Curtis Alan and Sharron Moats, of Boonville, Ind.; four grandsons and their wives, Charles Robert and Elizabeth Moats, Matthew Dennis and Michelle Moats, of Columbus, Ind., David Alexander and Jill Moats, of Evansville, Ind., and Neil Andrew and Cara Moats, of Chandler, Ind.; four great-grandchildren, Dustin Moats, of Chandler, Ind., Amanda and Julian Moats, of Evansville, Ind., and Clark William Moats, of Columbus, Ind.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association or to Vista Care Hospice, Evansville, Ind.

Raley, Frances M. (I18688)

1057

At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

Living (I23114)

1058

At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

Living (I52005)

1059

Born and raised in Spokane, she attended Kinman Business College, Kelsey-Baird School and the University of Washington.

Bobbie joined Washington Mutual Savings Bank in 1970 after spending 1-1/2 years in Vietnam during the war. She was employed there as secretary of an architectural consulting firm working for the Navy.

Roberts, Roberta J. 'Bobbie' (I35752)

1060

At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

Living (I20543)

1061

At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

Living (I15535)

1062

Born Aug. 15, 1884, in Sicily, and came to United States as a young man.

Gianquinto, Joseph (I33720)

1063

Born in Bullock Springs, Arkansas to the late Noel Sr.and Hazel Lingo McRae.

A Korean War veteran of the U.S. Navy.

An educator and a retired coach who developed the first football team at both Mountain Pine and Ola High Schools.

Preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Myrtle Sheets McRae; son Brent W. McRae; sisters, Pat Ward and Jackie Stanford.

Survived by wife, Opal Frazier McRae of Hot Springs; sons David McRae of Little Rock and Bobby Brassie of Olney, Illinois; daughters Margaret Lynn Tribout of Belleville, Illinois, Kathy McRae of Shiloh, Illinois, DeAnn Almond of Hot Springs, Becky Canaday of Forrest City, Holly Jones of Glenwood, Sharon Freeman of Carthage, Missouri and Carla Martinez of Hot Springs; brother Bruce McRae of Ore City, Texas; ten grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren.

McRae, Noel Jr. (I54053)

1064

Born in Germany in 1755. Came to America in early life and was a soldier in the revolutionary war. Participated in the battle of Gilford Court House, Cowpens, Eutaw Springs and was present at the surrendar of Cornwallis at Yorktown. Wounded at the battle of Cowpens by a saber cuts across the head. Served with distinction and honor in the war of 1812. Moved from North Carolina to Illinois in 1830. Ann, wife of Nicholas died in 1839.

Bean, Nicholas (I33390)

1065

BORN IN GERMANY.
Dr. Henry J. Weyl was born March 5, 1835, in Germany. He came to America with his father. In 1845, when he was ten years old and they settled at Albion, Ill., where he spent his boyhood. He attended college in Cincinnati and was a graduate of the Eclectic Medical college of that city. When the Civil war broke out he enlisted and served during the war as quartermaster of his regiment. He recently joined Dunham post, 141, G. A. R. He had been voted into membership, but had not been initiated. Dr. Weyl came to Decatur thirty-five years ago and soon built up a large practice. He had a wide reputation as a physician and surgeon. He engaged in active practice here for twenty years, retiring about fifteen years ago.

BELIEVED IN DECATUR
Dr. Weyl always was confident of the growth and prosperity of Decatur and he invested his money in Decatur real estate. At the time of his death he owned considerable property here, including a business house on South Park street, the home place at the corner of Jackson and William streets, the flat building which he built on North Jackson street and the flat building he later built on East William street, in which he died. He also owned residence properly on East Condit street and West Wood street, besides other properties. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. He was a congenial, companionable man and had a host of friends.

Weyl, Henry J. (I40148)

1066

Born in Goppingen, Wurttemberg, Germany.
Came to America in 1866, first going to Kentucky and a little later to Highland IL.

Schwaeble, Louis Hugo Sr. (I40334)

1067

Born in Jasper County, Il. Died in Olney, Richland Co., Il.

Gilbert R. Benson, 70, Noble, died Tuesday afternoon Nov. 11, 1980 at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Services will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Zirkle Funeral Home with Bro. Gene Everett presiding. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. Thursday. Burial is in Hanna Cemetery northwest of Noble.

Mr. Benson was born in Jasper County Jan. 7, 1910 to Everett and Eliza (Fulk) Benson. He married June Martin Dec. 25, 1950 in Noble. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, James, Olney, and Kenneth, Flora; a step-son, Norman VanBlaricum, Olney; a daughter, Sherly Ann Benson, Olney; three brothers, Woodrow and Albert, both of Clay City, and Alva, Bradley; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Real, Noble, and Mrs. Beulah Taylor, Mt. Erie, four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was prededed in death by his parents, two brothers, John and Herbert, and an infant sister, Ruby.

Taken from Obituary in Olney Daily Mail.

Benson, Gilbert Russell (I2621)

1068

Born in Lawrenceville, IL on March 15, 1924

Departed on September 27, 2016 and resided in Dickson, TN

Lewis Henry Dunlap of Dickson, TN went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 27, 2016.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Carol Dunlap Faulkner.

He leaves behind his sweetheart of 73 years, Wilma Humphry's Dunlap of Dickson, TN; son, Roger (Rebecca) Dunlap of Charlotte, TN; two granddaughters; & four great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 4:00 pm 8:00 pm at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home where a celebration of Lewis's life will be conducted on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 12:00 pm with an hour visitation prior to service. Service will be officiated by family friend and Pastor Tommy Boner.

A Masonic Service will be conducted on Thursday at 7:00 pm.

Harpeth Hills Funeral Home & Cremation Center

Dunlap, Lewis H. (I43618)

1069

Born in Louisiana. Served as a Private in Co A, 16th Louisiana Infantry, CSA. One of 13 known Confederate soldiers buried in Clay Co, IL. Was a Master Mason in the world's oldest fraternity. Married but had no children.
- Mike Rinehart

Whittington, Elisha (I55781)

1070

Whittington, Elisha (I55781)

1071

Born in Nobel, IL to Clarence and Grace Gray Pflaum, she died in Peoria. She served in the U. S. Army Nurses Corps as a first lieutenant during W. W. II and the Korean Conflict.

Guerin retired in 1982 from OSF St. Francis Medical Center as head nurse in the Psychiatric Unit. She had been a member of First Presbyterian church of Peoria.

Surviving are two daughters, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Pflaum, Doris Lenora (I45629)

1072

Born in Ohio. Presumably died in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois since that's where the family was in 1880, and where daughters married in 1882 and 1894 (and where wife died in 1925).

(Submitted by Khaining #47077356)

Herron, Joseph (I23172)

1073

Born January 30, 1927 in Scotland, IN, she was the daughter of Aaron Ralph and Mary Hazel Whitaker Hasler of Newberry, and was raised in Indianapolis by her Uncle Zach T. and Aunt Kathryn Whitaker Catron.

She was a graduate of Broad Ripple High School and received her BA from Indiana University in Home Economics in 1949. She was employed by Walker Research for 25 years, beginning as their home economist and retiring as an account executive in 19991. She was active in the School #59 PTA, the Indianapolis Dental Society and was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority at IU. She enjoyed playing bridge at the Shepherd Center at St. Paul's and the Riviera Club, taking classes at the Indianapolis Art Center, and watching IU basketball. She was a long-time volunteer at OASIS (Glendale) and belonged to Northminster Presbyterian Church.

Hasler, Mary Lou (I19850)

1074

Born March 30, 1920 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Theodore and Mary Winka, he died November 2, 2010 at his home in Elgin.

Winka, Stanley Leo 'Stan' (I44910)

1075

Born near Dryfork Creek, Payne's Bend on Tennessee River, Smith Co., Tennessee
Son of Philip S. Payne and Demaris Stanford married in Lincoln County North Carolina

ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR
Name PAYNE, JONATHAN, Rank PVT Company D Unit 61 IL US INF
Residence CLAY CITY, CLAY CO, IL, Age 45 Height 5' 6 Hair AUBURN,Eyes HAZEL Complexion RUDDY,Occupation FARMER, Nativity SMITH CO, Tennessee.

Service Record
Joined When DEC 20, 1861, CARROLLTON, Illinois,By Whom JOHN H REDDISH for Period 3 YRS. Muster In FEB 5, 1862, SPRINGFIELD, IL. DISCHARGED OCT 14, 1862 AT ST LOUIS MO

(He lost his right eye in the first day of the Battle of Shiloh from sparks from flintlock.)

Payne, Jonathan (I20837)

1076

born near Wheeling, West Virginia

Gray, Mary Jane (I20858)

1077

Born on the Atlantic Ocean aboard the ship Globe

Volck, Carl (I8248)

1078

Born on the fourth of July, 1911, Clarence was drafted and entered active service on May 21, 1942 at Albion, Illinois. Completed boot camp at Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Illinois. Assigned to and fought aboard the battleship USS Tennessee BB-43, serving as a ship's storekeeper through 12 combat operations in the Pacific Theater of Operations. These included Tarawa, Kwajalein, Eniwetok, Kavieng, Saipan, Guam, Tinian, Anguar, Leyte, Surigao Straits, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. Returned with his ship to moor at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on December 7, 1945. During his tour, Burnett witnessed 'The Big T' hurl the better part of the 9,347 14-inch rounds, 46,341 shells from her 5-inch guns, and more than 100,000 rounds from her anti-aircraft batteries at the enemy since the first Pearl Harbor Day, four years before. Honorably discharged on December 12, 1945 at the Naval Personnel Separation Center, Great Lakes, Illinois. Earned The Combat Action Ribbon (retroactively authorized by congressional legislation in 1999), American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 silver and 2 bronze battle stars, WWII Victory Medal, and The Philippine Liberation Medal with 1 bronze battle star.

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=913674

Burnett, Clarence Dalph (I19596)

1079

Born to Leroy and Christina (Laypath) Rowland, Elizabeth married Harold Dean Powell on October 10, 1953 in Rock Springs, WY. He died September 28, 2001.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; three sons, Patrick Powell, Nevada Powell, and Charles Powell; and one brother, Chris Rowland.

Surviving are four sons, Carl (Cathy) Powell, Jerry (Ronda Kay) Powell, Roger (Brenda) Powell and Lowell (Ruthie) Powell; two daughters, Nema (Scott) Joesting and Mary Lair; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Patrick Rowland; and three sisters, Ruth (Tom) Micklich, Mary Hutchinson and Nema (Larry) Stricker.

A homemaker, Elizabeth enjoyed crocheting, gardening, and helping out friends and neighbors. She had volunteered at area nursing homes. She was a remarkable mother and grandmother.

Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory, Pekin, Illinois

Rowland, Elizabeth A. (I54654)

1080

Born William Fleming Warren (Fleming was his Grandfather) Grandpa changed his middle name to Curtis, and subsequently named a son Curtis as well.

Warren, William Fleming Curtis 'Bill' (I32743)

1081

Born Wood Church, County of Kent, England; emigrated in 1819

Brissenden, John (I26589)

1082

Born: Clay County, Il

PVT Co. C 98 IL U. S. INF.

JOINED: AUG 9, 1862 MASON CO., IL (Age: 28)

MUSTER IN: SEP 3, 1862 CAMP CENTRALIA, IL

MUSTER OUT: JUL 31, 1865 NASHVILLE, TN

Landreth, Allen (I55632)

1083

Born;
Died;
Married; 15 Nov 1941

MANTENO -- Lawrence H. Wolf, 83, of Manteno, died Sunday (July 25, 2004) at Bradley Royale.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes, Manteno, where services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Burial will be in Papineau Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the family wishes.

Wolf, Lawrence H. (I38448)

1084

bought her parents place in ashland after marrying Ted Wenans.

Heninger, Ina (I14173)

1085

Boy Instantly Killed in Attempt to Move Wire
November 1, 1922 page 1 Urbana Courier

Homer, Ill., Nov. 1. - Virgil Wilson, employed on the farm of W. H. Taylor, west of here, was killed by electrocution at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, when he attempted to remove a wire that obstructed a path of a corn dump that he and Mr. Taylor were taking home from a sale.

Mr. Taylor purchased the dump last Wednesday and yesterday he and Wilson went to take it home. At a point east of town a wire was hanging too low to clear the dump and Wilson attempted to raise it. The wire proved to be charged with electricity and he was killed instantly.

Wilson was only 17 years old. He had been employed by Mr. Taylor during the past two years.

The body was taken last night to the undertaking rooms of L. L. Hamill and was sent at 5 o'clock this morning to Clay City, Illinois, the home of the victim's people. Mr. Hamill accompanied the remains as far as Danville and Mr. Taylor went all the way.

A coroner's inquest conducted at the undertaking rooms last night resulted in a verdict of accidental death by electric shock.

Transcribed by the Homer Historical Society

Wilson, Virgil (I2157)

1086

Boyd L. Beehn, 94, of Olney, died at 8:36 a.m. Monday, March 1, 2010, at his residence.

Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. Saturday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Reverend Bill Wiggs officiating. Burial will be in Haven Hill Cemetery in Olney with full military rites performed by Olney veterans organizations.

Mr. Beehn was born February 25, 1916, in West Salem, the son of Reed and Della (Keneipp) Beehn. He married Maude F. Marsh on October 10, 1936. She preceded him in death on June 30, 2007.

He worked in the painting and decorating business since 1935 and was owner of Beehn's Decorating Service in Olney from 1958-1981. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He completed basic training at Camp Lee, Va., then was stationed at Camp Tacoma, Wash., where he worked as a mechanic. He was a member of Olney American Legion and Eagles Lodge for many years.

Mr. Beehn is survived by his daughter, Kae Blain, of Olney; daughter, Sherrill Simms and her husband, Steve, of Olney; son, Barry Beehn, of Charleston; son, Jeff Beehn and his wife, Tracy, of Towanda, Kan.; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Reed and Della Beehn; wife, Maude F. Beehn; infant daughter, Carolyn Rae; sisters, Gladys Rigg, Margaret Vandevener, Juanita Stoltz, and Mildred King; and brothers, Floyd Beehn and Myrel Beehn.

Published Olney Daily Mail.

Beehn, Boyd L. (I18793)

1087

Boyd's headstone says Vietnam, but he was stationed in Georgia.

Lake, Boyd L. 'Buck' (I27538)

1088

Brad Lee Young, age 47, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

He was born December 1, 1974, in Flora, the son of Everett and Donna (Mitchell) Young. He was united in marriage to Penny Smith on January 5, 2005, in Louisville, and together they have shared 17 wedding anniversaries.

Brad had worked at Quad Graphics and HELLA Electronics in the past. He loved music and enjoyed playing the guitar, working on cars and bikes, and drawing. He was an outstanding father and husband.

He is survived by his wife: Penny Young of Flora; children: Tonya Young of Edwardsville, Robert Young of Flora, and Maverick Foreman of Flora; father: Everett (Roberta) Young of Rinard; mother: Donna Young of Flora; 2 brothers: Tim Young of Flora, and Ted Young of Louisville; a sister: Donnita Young of Clay City; a stepbrother: David Casolari of Flora; and a stepsister: Cheri Casolari of Rinard.

He was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Christopher and Everett Jr.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses and will be accepted through the funeral home.

Young, Brad (I2930)

1089

braham HASLER, of Daviess county, died at his home two miles southwest of Scotland on Jan,. 17, 1917.

Hasler, Abraham (I19852)

1090

Brandy Michelle Cook, 36, of Flora, IL died at 8:29 AM Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at her home in Flora.

She was born May 18, 1974 in Olney, IL to Christopher K. Turner and Sheila Sue (Fatheree) Turner. She married Richard Cook in Flora.

She was a bartender at Flora American Legion and was of the Christian faith. Brandy enjoyed NASCAR races, camping, gardening, and cooking.

She is survived by her ex-husband: Richard Cook of Flora; parents: Chris (Sandy) Turner of O'Fallon, IL and Sheila (Vernon) Pittman of Rinard; grandmothers: Lorene Fatheree of Xenia and Marjorie Pittman of Rinard; daughter: Haley Cook of Flora; brother: Matthew (Lauren) Turner of Olney; sister: Shannon Hays of Rinard; step-brothers: Jarid & Travis Lichtenfels of Salem; along with several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents (Vic & Lorena Turner) and maternal grandfathers (Jerome Fatheree & Wayne Pittman).

Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Saturday (April 23, 2011) at Frank & Bright Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora.

Memorials may be made to Haley's college fund.

Turner, Brandy Michelle (I54725)

1091

BRANT, JOHNSON W
Rank PVT Company F Unit 46 IL US INF

Personal Characteristics
Residence CLAY CITY, CLAY CO, IL Age 27 Height N/A Hair N/A
Eyes N/A Complexion N/A Marital Status N/A Occupation N/A
Nativity N/A

Service Record
Joined When DEC 22, 1863 Joined Where CAMP COWAN, MS
Joined By Whom H H WOODBURY Period 3 YRS
Muster In JAN 4, 1864 Muster In Where HEBRON, MS
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JAN 20, 1866
Muster Out Where BATON ROUGE, LA Muster Out By Whom LT MITCHELL
Remarks REINLISTED AS A VETERAN
Gravesite Details
Co. F, 46th Vol. Inf.

Brant, Johnson White (I23138)

1092

Brenda Joyce DiSandro, age 69, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Friday morning, February 25, 2022, at her home.

She was born April 23, 1952, in Champaign, the daughter of Lloyd George and Velma June (Cooper) Schoonover. She was united in marriage to Benjamin W. Phillips in 1987 and he preceded her in death. She later married Nicholas Keith DiSandro on July 5, 2003, and he preceded her in death on June 11, 2019.

Brenda worked for Clay County Health Department for 25 years, working in Home Health and volunteering in Hospice. She enjoyed staying active working in the garden, fishing, and caring for her flowers. She never sat still unless it was to kick your butt playing the card game Skip-Bo. She was a member of the Flora First Baptist Church. Brenda cared for a number of beloved pets over the years and enjoyed visiting and catching up with friends and family.

She is survived by her children: Mike (Marki) Griffin of Port Orchard, WA, Angela (Rob) McKnight of Flora, Robbie (Betty) Murphy Flora; step-son: Norman (Shannon) DiSandro of Lubbock, TX; 8 grandchildren: Heather (Andy) Wasserman, Amber (Anthony) Cummins, Ryan Griffin, Trevor Murphy (Tori), Cierra Griffin (Brody), Dakota Murphy (Cameron), Cassandra Williamson, and Jon Murphy; 5 great-grandchildren: Chase, Blake, Emmitt, Cassidy, and Izaya; 3 brothers: Gene Schoonover of Fisher, Fred (Debbie) Schoonover of Seymore, and Curtis Schoonover of Louisville; special friend: Mike Griffin; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; 2 brothers: Dale and John Schoonover; and a sister-in-law: Renee Schoonover.

A memorial visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Hospice, Clay County Cancer Crusaders, or Fur a Good Paws and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com

Schoonover, Brenda Joyce (I45857)

1093

Brenda Kay Franklin, 71, of Dix, Illinois passed away at 10:57 P.M. October 3, 2019 at Saint Anthony's Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. She was born February 17, 1948 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to the late William McKinley Smith and Margaret Virginia (Poston) Smith. She first married Edward Lee Stone in 1996. She later married Timothy John Franklin on October 9, 1977 in Mount Vernon, Illinois. They were blessed with nearly 38 years of marriage.

Brenda is survived by her son, Jeffery Stone and wife, Vanessa of Flora, Illinois; two daughters, Angie Martin and husband, Eddie of Flora, Illinois, and Sue Ann Stanley and husband, Brad of Cottage Grove, Oregon; three brothers, David Smith of Columbia, South Carolina, Charles Ingram of Mannington, South Carolina, and Johnny Smith of Salem, Illinois; two sisters, Dorothy Smith and Lois McGrew, both of Salem, Illinois; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and three nephews and eleven nieces.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Billy and Michael Smith; and sister, Velma Snow.

At this time memorial services are pending. Memorials may be made to the Clay County Animal & Rescue & shelter.

Smith, Brenda Kay (I38429)

1094

Brenda Kay Pate Obituary

Brenda Kay (Cochran) Pate, known affectionately as 'Mamma Lou', passed away after a lengthy illness, on October 6, 2025, in Robinson, Illinois, at the age of 63. Born on July 31, 1962, in Flora, Il to Harlen Cochran and Myrtle Eileen (Lister) Cochran, Brenda Kay grew up with a zest for life and a kind heart, traits that would define her throughout her years.

Brenda Kay completed her education at Clay City High School in 1980 then went on to dedicate many years of service as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at The United Methodist Village in Lawrenceville, Il. Her work there touched many lives, providing comfort and care to those in need. In addition to her professional career, Brenda Kay was an entrepreneur at heart, selling AVON products from her home, which allowed her to connect with her community on a more personal level.

She is survived by her loving partner, Roger Dale Walls, Bridgeport, IL and her cherished daughters, Mrs. Angie (Mark) Leckington of Cookeville, TN; Cathy L. Pate- Mick of Oblong, IL; and Amy (Ronnie) Stafford, of Bloomington Springs, TN. Brenda was a beloved sister to Gary (Carla) Cochran of Olney, IL, Barbara (Brian) Spurlock of Olney, IL; Connie (Don) Bangert of Beaver, WA; and Kathy Larzelier of Dale, IN. She held a special place in the hearts of her siblings. Her sister-in-law, Misty Cochran of Clay City, IL, will also fondly remember Brenda Kay's warm spirit. Also surviving are ten grandchildren James and Johnathan McPherson, Kaylee and Jessica Mick of Oblong, IL; Calvin (Rhea) Stafford of Gainesboro Tn, Makayla and Corbin Stafford of Bloomington Springs, TN; Michael (Tiffeny) Plock, Vanessa (Matt) Ealey of Cookeville, TN; and Haylie (Victor) Balderas, Vinemont, AL. There are ten great grandchildren as well; Wyatt, Ila, Lydia and Nataleigh; Waylon, Sullivan and Rook; Ramona, Millie Belle and Bonnie Balderas. Brenda is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Preceding Brenda in Death were her parents, her husband James Archie Pate in 1984, her brother Robert Cochran; two sons-in-law Michael McPherson and Charles Mick Jr.; and a brother-in-law Steve Larzelier.

Brenda Kay's faith was a cornerstone of her life, guiding her through good times and challenging moments with unwavering conviction. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, embracing the great outdoors with enthusiasm. As a child, she experienced the thrill of the open road, sitting on a pillow on the gas tank of his father's motorcycle. This love for adventure continued into adulthood, as she relished riding four-wheelers with her partner, Roger Dale Walls, and her grandchildren, sharing with them the beauty of nature and the excitement of exploration. Brenda had a loving interest in Native American Art, Music and had attended many Pow Wows in her lifetime.

Stock Car Races at Red Hills Raceway near Lawrenceville, IL, were among Brenda Kay's favorite pastimes. She was a familiar face at the track, where she enjoyed the roar of the engines and the camaraderie of fellow racing enthusiasts. Her passion for the sport was infectious, and she was always eager to share this joy with friends and family.

Brenda Kay's life was a testament to the power of love, the importance of family, and the value of service to others. Her legacy will live on in the countless lives she touched, both through her professional work and her personal interactions. She will be deeply missed, remembered fondly, and celebrated for the full and vibrant life she led. Brenda Kay's journey on earth has concluded, but her spirit will remain a guiding light for all who knew and loved her.

A visitation will be held on Monday October 13, 2025, from 2:00 pm until the Celebration of Life Service at 4:00 pm with Dr. Fred Scott officiating at Pulliam Funeral Home in Oblong, IL. Following services, Brenda Kays interment of cremated remains will follow in the St. Francisville Cemetery, and rural Lawrence County, IL at a later time.

The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Brenda K. Pate Memorial % Pulliam Funeral Home in Oblong to assist with final expenses.

Cochran, Brenda Kay 'Mamma Lou' (I550)

1095

Brenda S. Weidner, 56, of Clay City, IL died at 2:35 AM Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at Flora Healthcare Center in Flora.

She was born January 24, 1952 in Flora, IL to Norman & Melba Maxine (Bryan) Weidner.

She was a former school bus driver for the Clay City School District, an EMT for Clay County Hospital, an Avon representative, and a member of the Clay City Baptist Church.

She is survived by cousins: Joanne Rogers of Ft. Madison, IA, Diana Jacobs of Flora, Lana Norton of Clay City, Jeff Wilkins of Cisne, Larry Bryan of Bridgeport, Jamie Wilkin & family, and Jessi Witham; special friends: Victory Schnepper and Debbie Tibbs of Clay City. She was preceded in death by her parents, and cousins (Kanda Jacobs & Shari Norton Harlan.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Frank & Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gravesite Details
Brenda's parents are in the Clay City Cemetery, she eventually will be there with them.

Weidner, Brenda Sue (I32214)

1096

Brent Carl Wolf, 65, of Bourbonnais passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015 at River North of Bradley.

Wolf, Brent Carl (I38454)

1097

Brent worked at A.O. Smith Corporation in Kankakee. Following that he became a city carrier for the Kankakee Post Office and was a member of the National Assoc. of Letter Carriers. He retired in 2013 with over 30 years of service.

He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Vietnam. He was an avid NASCAR and stock car racing fan and went far and wide to watch them. He had a great group of friends who enjoyed coffee or lunch together almost daily following his retirement.

Wolf, Brent Carl (I38454)

1098

Brian Kilgore, age 49 formally of Olney, passed away Sunday July 27, 2014 in Cloverdale, Indiana.

He was born on December 18, 1964 to Louis and Shirley (Lashbrook) Kilgore.

Brian was an enjoyable person to be around. He had the ability to raise your spirits when you were down. He enjoyed racing four wheelers and spending time with his friends and family.

He is survived by daughters Ashley Ladd of Flora, IL, Nikki Kilgore of Bradenton, FL, Makalee Payne of Noble, IL, Father, Louis Kilgore of Ft. Montgomery, NY, Two Sisters and One Brother, One Aunt and One Uncle, and Several nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by his Mother.

Cremation rites were accorded with private family burial in Paoli Community Cemetery, in Paoli, IN at a later date.

The Olney (IL) Daily Mail, July 28, 2014

Kilgore, Brian Keith (I51120)

1099

Brian was a member of NHRA and enjoyed drag racing. He owned his own race car and was a driver. Brian took pleasure in spending time with his friends. He was a skilled mechanic, and everyone called him to work on their vehicles. He was also a member of Mt. Gilead Church. Brian loved his grand babies and being around family.

Snider, Brian Lee (I49166)

1100

Brian was eleven months old when he died.

Hasler, Hurburt (I302)

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