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11001	Tuesday while coming to Bedford in their buggy, having attended the funeral of George C. Patterson, at the Bass Cemetery, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Dalton were thrown from the vehicle in a runaway and severely injured. (Bedford Weekly Mail - Fri., Aug. 2, 1907)	Patterson, George Clover (I47875)
11002	Tuesday, August 15, 1978 Morning Star Newspaper Rockford, IL. Page 4 Obituaries Ida E. Bay Dixon- Ida E. Bay, 97, died Sunday in Lee County Nursing Home after a long illness. She was the former Ida Gill of Clay City County. Her husband James O. Bay, died in 1962 Survivors include a son, Harold, Dixon; a sister, Iva Reid, Clay City; 10 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2p.m. today in Kneff Cemetery, rural Flora. Arrangements were by Preston-Shilling Funeral Home, Dixon. Tuesday, August 15, 1978 Morning Star Newspaper Rockford, IL. Page 7 Area Deaths Dixon- Ida E. Bay, 97, died Sunday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Kneff Cemetery.	Gill, Ida Elizabeth (I24864)
11003	Twenty years ago John H. Tolliver was elected sheriff of this county, serving the full term with satisfaction to his party and the general public. He was a good neighbor, a good business man, and a good friend.	Tolliver, John H. (I34721)
11004	Twin of Bob Jenkins.	Jenkins, Jack (I5445)
11005	Twin of Charles Edward Tucker	Tucker, Lillie A. (I28320)
11006	Twin of Donald Hedden	Hedden, ? (I15244)
11007	twin of Ester	Ritchhart, Ethel (I16014)
11008	twin of Ethel	Ritchhart, Ester (I14930)
11009	Twin of Jack Jenkins. Died of Aids.	Jenkins, Robert G. 'Bob' (I5444)
11010	Twin son of John William and Mary Ann Stimson Cook he was either born dead or only lived a few days. His mother and father married in England on May 17,1852 and she was probably carrying these babies on the trip over the ocean.	Cook, John William (I23438)
11011	Twin son of William and Elizabeth (Naylor) Cook	Cook, Edward (I23427)
11012	Twin Son of William and Elizabeth (Naylor) Cook (both died shortly after birth.)	Source (S6509)
11013	Twin Son of William and Elizabeth (Naylor) Cook (both died shortly after birth.)	Source (S6511)
11014	Two Dundas mem were killed early today in a three vehicle accident on Rt. 130 one mile south of Greenup.	Wilson, Dennis R. (I34008)
11015	U, 3421	Stine, Raymond F. (I25779)
11016	U.S. Veteran Paul V. Clutter, age 90, US Army Veteran of the Korean War, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Beloved husband for 65 years to Marcella E. Clutter nee Portman. Loving father of Kevin P. Clutter. Fond uncle of Betty Jo Huss and many other nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Maude Clutter nee Valbert, and his brothers James Clutter, Andrew Clutter, and Harold Clutter along with his sisters Pearl James, Mildred Noblet, Leona Brock, Juanita McMillian, Jeannie Bullard, and Phyllis Dickinson. Paul was a lifetime member of the American Legion Calumet City Post 330 and the Korean War Veterans Chapter 3 of the State of Indiana. He enjoyed traveling, camping, and going to Car Shows to see the antique cars.	Clutter, Paul Valbert (I54626)
11017	U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 Name: Charles W Ridgley Service Info.: PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR II Birth Date: 5 Apr 1922 Death Date: 29 Jun 1979 Service Start Date: 8 Jun 1944 Interment Date: 2 Jul 1979 Cemetery: Danville National Cemetery, IL Section 16 Site 179	Ridgley, Charles William Sr. (I24430)
11018	U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 Name: William H Franks Service Info.: US ARMY CIVIL WAR Death Date: 23 Mar 1865 Cemetery: Cave Hill National Cemetery Cemetery Address: 701 Baxter Avenue Louisville, KY 40204 Buried At: Section C Site 2934 William Franks enlisted in Co. B, 11th Kentucky Calalry July 16,1862 in Grant Co. at age 33. He was mustered into Federal Service Sept.22,1862 in Louisville, Ky. for a term of three years. He served with his regiment until Jan. 8, 1863 when he was on "detachment duty in Gallatin, Tenn." On Jan. 20,1863, he deserted his regiment. Records do not show a listing of his return, but he was with his regiment in Georgia in July 1864 when he was captured. He was held in Confederate prisons until Feb.26,1865, when he was released at Wilmington, North Carolina.He then traveled to the Union Paroled Prisoner Camp in Maryland where he was placed in Hospital #1. He was sent from Maryland to Cincinnati, Ohio, and was on his way to Louisville when he died aboard the Steamer General Buell of remittent fever on March 23,1865. He was buried in Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, Ky (SOURCE: Findagrave note) Andersonville Prisoners of War Surname: William H. Franks Rank: PRIVATE Company: B Regiment: 11 State: KY Arm of Service: CAVALRY Reference: p 278 [432] Location of Capture: HILLSBORO, GA Date of Capture: 31 Jul 1864 Page: 0 More Information: NO Code: 48131 Grave: 0 U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles Name: William H Franks Enlistment Date: 16 Jul 1862 Rank at enlistment: Private Enlistment Place: Louisville, KY State Served: Kentucky Was POW?: Yes Service Record: Mustered out at Louisville, KY. Enlisted in Company B, Kentucky 11th Cavalry Regiment on 22 Sep 1862. Sources: Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky American Civil War Soldiers Name: William Franks Enlistment Date: 16 Jul 1862 Enlistment Place: Louisville, Kentucky Side Served: Union State Served: Kentucky Service Record: Promoted to Full . Enlisted as a Private on 16 July 1862. Enlisted in Company B, 11th Cavalry Regiment Kentucky on 22 Sep 1862. Sources: 78 Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934 Name: William H. Franks Widow: Nancy Ann Franks Comments: James H. Ray, Gdn.	Franks, William Harvey (I52482)
11019	U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865: Name: Elijah Wilcoxen Enlistment Date: 11 Aug 1862 Enlistment Rank: Private Muster Date: 11 Aug 1862 Muster Place: Indiana Muster Company: G Muster Regiment: 4th Cavalry Muster Regiment Type: Cavalry Muster Information: Enlisted Muster Out Date: 29 Jun 1865 Muster Out Place: Edgefield, Tennessee Muster Out Information: Mustered Out Side of War: Union Survived War? Yes Residence Place: Lancaster, Indiana Title Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Indiana	Wilcoxen, Elijah (I55783)
11020	udy Umfleet, 78, of Olney, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Cox Medical Center in Branson, MO. At the time of her passing, she had been living in Branson for almost 3 years. She was surrounded with love and prayers by her 4 children, Dave, Dianna, Darla, and Doug. Judy was born November 14, 1944 in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Lester and Lora (Doan) Dowty. She married Jerry Umfleet on November 22, 1962 in Claremont, Illinois, and he preceded her in death on November 22, 2004. Judy was a member of the Olney First Methodist Church. She retired from Jabat Inc. in Olney as a controller. She was a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR. She was an avid collector and enjoyed going to auctions. She loved cooking for her growing family, especially over the holidays. She is a graduate of East Richland High School. Judy is survived by her son, Dave (Debbie) Umfleet of Branson, MO; daughter, Dianna (JR) Rademacher of Holland, IN; daughter, Darla (Donnie) Clark of Union, KY; son, Doug Umfleet of Olney; and Mandie (Scott) Bower of Olney; and 17 grandchildren including Dusty Trail, Blake Rademacher, Cody Rademacher, Megan Yanulaitis, Morgan Clark, Seth Shipman, Kaleb Shipman, Naaman Umfleet, Josiah Umfleet, Coy Shipman, Trevor, Ethan, Lauren, Christopher, Emma, Noah, and Levi Bower and 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Umfleet; parents Lester and Lora Dowty; brother, Larry Dowty; sister, Linda (Dowty) Gumble; granddaughter Kendra Helton; and 1 great-grandchild. A funeral service will be held for Judy at 11:30 AM on Monday, May 8th 2023, at the First Methodist Church in Olney, with a visitation for friends and family beginning at 10:00 AM until service time Interment will follow the service at Haven Hill Memorial Gardens in Olney.	Dowty, Judith Lynn 'Judy' (I21440)
11021	Una was the assistant administrator of Burgin Manor for 56 years. She loved gardening and flowers, taking care of the elderly, and spending time with family and taking pictures. She always loved the annual family fish fry. Una oversaw the Golden Friendship Club. She was loved by all that knew her.	Burgin, Una Marie (I8727)
11022	Uncle Harvey was raised by his Uncle Andrew Wesley Goley ( Tom's brother)	Goley, Harvey (I30773)
11023	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I319)
11024	United States Of America » Oklahoma » Miami » Miami Daily News-Record » 1936 » May » 1 May 1936, Fri, Page 2 RALPH N. BURCHETT Ralph N. Burchett, 53 years old, died at the family home in Maybelle Hills district April 28 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife; one son, Dell E. Burchett, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Malone of Miami and Morieta Burchett, of the home, also four brothers and one sister, living at distant points. Funeral services were held at Maybelle schoolhouse Thursday, April 30, the Reverend Michael officiating. Burial followed in Williams cemetery, east of Welch. ****** Name: Ralph N Burchett Marriage Date: 26 Aug 1915 Marriage Place: Prosperites, Jasper, Missouri Registration Place: Jasper, Missouri, USA Spouse: Louise Hohlbauch	Burchett, Ralph N. (I53996)
11025	Unmarked Grave	Simmons, Delilah (I31360)
11026	Unmarked Grave	Welborn, Isaac (I29583)
11027	Unmarked grave information taken from civil war pension file of her son William Cook Union Army husband of Louisa (Funk) Cook Sarah (Fichett)Cook first wife of the son William Cook is also in this Cemetery in an unmarked grave beside this one.	Naylor, Elizabeth (I23417)
11028	Unmarked Grave: Section: F, Range: 28, Grave: 24	Burkett, Rosanna 'Anna' (I31349)
11029	Upon enlisting into the War of the Rebellion, Mr. Cotterell was 5' 10" tall, he had light-colored hair, had blue eyes, and had a light complexion. He was living in Claremont, Richland County, Illinois, as a farmer. He enlisted into Company H, 130th Illinois Infantry on 09 Sep 1862 in Camp Butler, Sangamon County, Illinois. He was mustered into federal service the same day and location as a Private. The 130th Illinois Infantry was consolidated with 77th Illinois Infantry between 14-25 January 1865. Private Cotterell was transferred to Company B, 77th Illinois Infantry. He was then captured and became a Prisoner of War by Confederate forces. The 77th Illinois Infantry was mustered out on 11 July 1865 and the 130th Illinois Infantry was revived for mustering out. During his confinement, he was re-transferred to Company F, 130th (Revived) Illinois Infantry and was mustered out before the regiment stood up on 17 June 1865 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.	Cotterell, John (I55341)
11030	Upon graduation from Flora High School in 1944, Brock entered the United States Navy. After his discharge from the Navy he married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Jean Weir, on December 29, 1946. The young couple moved to Greenville, Illinois, where he entered Greenville College. In May of 1950 Brock graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in speech. He went on from there to earn a Master's degree from Indiana State University and his doctorate in speech and rhetoric from the University of Illinois. For eighteen years he was employed at Greenville College as a professor of speech and later as Dean of Academic Affairs. Besides his work at the college he was a member of the Greenville City Council and also held leadership positions in his church where he taught an adult Sunday School class, was a member of the deacon board and sang in the adult choir. In 1969 he accepted a position as the Dean of the School of Fine Arts at Lamar University and the family made the move from Illinois to Beaumont, Texas. The family joined Calder Baptist Church where he served on the deacon board, taught an adult Sunday School class, was a member of the adult choir as well as a number of committees. Besides these local responsibilities he also was appointed to the Texas Baptist Christian Education Coordinating Board. Among his many community service activities, he served as chairman of the Beaumont Library Commission and as president of the Southeast Texas Arts Council. He had served on the board of directors of the Jefferson Theatre Preservation Society, Young Audiences of Beaumont, Texas Library Association Bicentennial Committee, Beaumont Habitat for Humanity, Beaumont Sister City Commission and was president of the Rotary Club of Beaumont. At Lamar University he was instrumental in securing approval for a Lamar radio station, KVLU, and helped raise funds for the College of Fine Arts through the establishment of the Friends of the Arts. In March of 1992 he was named the interim President of Lamar University and then continued on as an assistant to the president until his retirement in 2005. Brock was the winner of the Julie and Ben Rogers Community Service Award and the Public Citizen of the Year in 1982. Brock and Barbara were married sixty-two years and raised six children, all of whom attended Lamar University. A son, Geoffrey Brentlinger, preceded him in death in 1989. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; three sons and two daughters; Gregory and Dorothy Brentlinger, Gary and Dee Alice Brentlinger, Rick and Rebecca Brentlinger Ray, Garth and Terri Brentlinger, Bobbie Brentlinger and ten grandchildren.	Brentlinger, William Brock (I43253)
11031	Uriah Fisher, Jr., is a son of Uriah and Elizabeth (Core) Fisher. They were both natives of Virginia, where they were married, and where four children were born, including Uriah Fisher, Jr., who was born March 31, 1828. In 1836, the family removed to Tennessee, where they resided two years, and where one child was born. In 1838, they removed to Illinois, and settled in Wabash County. In 1843 or 1844, they came to Clay County, and purchased a tract of land in Section 17, of Town 3, Range 6, where they lived until the time of their death. The father died January 4, 1859, and the mother lived to be eighty-four years old, and died May 17, 1883. The family consisted of Peter F., Catherine, William, Uriah, Elizabeth, Sarah F., Calvin, the last of whom was born in Clay County,Ill., all of whom are deceased except Uriah. Uriah was married, January 15, 1852, in Clay County, to Mary Golden, daughter of Edward and Mary Golden, who were among the first settlers of Clay County. Mary (Golden) Fisher was born in Clay County. Ill., September 16, 1832. In August, 1862, Mr. Fisher enlisted in Company F, Ninety-eighth Illinois Infantry, from which he was discharged at Springfield July 7, 1865, having participated in the battles of Hoover's Gap, Chickamauga, siege of Atlanta, and all the fighting incident to the Atlanta campaign and battle of Selma, Ala., taking part in the memorable charge on that place. Since the war, he has devoted his time to the pursuits of the farm, and owns a farm of eighty acres in Section 17, of Harter Township. They have had six children, four of whom are living at this timeRebecca C, wife of James Jacobs, was born January 22. 1853; Jane F., wife of Jefferson McGrew, born March 30, 1855; Mary E., wife of James Lyon, was born February 24. 1860; William D., born June 11, 1857, deceased; Eliza A., born September 2S, 1862, deceased; John N. G., born April 29, 1867; and Dora G. Fisher, born June 5, 1869. Excerpt from "History of Wayne and Clay Counties, Illinois 1884 "	Fisher, Uriah (I48602)
11032	Urn committal with military rites will take place on Friday July 15, 2016 at 2pm at Spring Bay Cemetery in Spring Bay, IL. Note: Cremation buried on W.A. Scholfied Grave Plot: 422-2	Schofield, Jerry Allen (I20348)
11033	US Department of VA BIRLs Death Files; Name: Roy Wilfong Gender: Male Birth Date: 13 Jan 1897 Death Date: 21 Dec 1982 SSN: Branch 1: ARMY Enlistment Date 1: 3 Sep 1918 Release Date 1: 24 Jan 1919	Wilfong, Roy Edward (I27375)
11034	USS Lloyd Thomas	Cokley, Rex Lee (I27524)
11035	V- 164	Sims, Van Dean (I52035)
11036	V. Bernadine Taylor, 90, of Flora, and formerly, of Olney, died at 10:25 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2009, at Flora Healthcare Center in Flora. Visitation will be Tuesday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney. Services will be held Wednesday at the funeral home with Brother John Craig officiating. Burial will be in Crest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery in rural Claremont. Mrs. Taylor was born on January 16,1919, in Fairfield, the daughter of Elmer and Emma (Gray) Thatcher. She married Ray Dean Taylor on February 15,1940. He preceded her in death on October 8,1987. She was a homemaker and a member of Church of Christ in Olney. Mrs. Taylor is survived by her son, Eugene Taylor and his wife, Alice Faye, of Parkersburg; daughter, Phyllis Lemons, of Flora; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray Dean Taylor; sisters, Aileen Lewis, Maxine Mitchell and Hazel Thatcher; and brother, Leslie Thatcher. Olney Daily Mail (IL)	Thatcher, V. Bernadine (I54689)
11037	Van Dean Sims, 78, a resident of Springfield since 1963, formerly of Jacksonville, died at 12:20 a.m. on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at St. John's Hospice. Van was born on June 13, 1928 in Jacksonville; the son of Byron and Winora Haden Sims. He married Barbara Casolari on October 31, 1970 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Springfield. He was a 1946 graduate of Jacksonville High School and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church for over twenty years. Van had been employed by Illinois Power Company and Illinois Steel Bridge Company and Eli Bridge Company in Jacksonville. He then retired in 1991 from the Illinois Dept. of Transportation where he had been employed as a structural steel detailer. He was a handyman who loved to work with wood and enjoyed doing projects for elderly neighbors. He enjoyed fishing, landscaping, yard work and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by one sister, Alice Wilber and two brothers: Robert and Glenn Sims. He is survived by his wife, Barbara J. Sims of Springfield; two sons: Stephen (wife, Susan) Sims of Frisco, TX and Stanley Sims of Springfield; one brother, Morris (wife, Pat) Sims of Jacksonville and three nieces and four nephews. Funeral Ceremonies at Concordia Lutheran Church with Rev. James Hennig officiating. Burial at Camp Butler National Cemetery where the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County will conduct military honors.	Sims, Van Dean (I52035)
11038	Vancil Vernon Thompson, youngest son Roma and Effie Thompson, was born December 8th, 1913 and departed this life May 23,1914, age five months and fifteen days. He was such a sweet lovable baby, to see him was to love him. He was never sick until about two weeks before his death. He was so patient through all his suffering, never crying. He will be greatly missed by father, mother. four brothers and two sisters as well as other relatives and friends. We wish lo thank our friends and neighbors for their kind help and sympathy during the sickness and death of our darling baby--Mr. and Mrs. Roma Thompson. (The Southern Illinois Record, June 4, 1914)	Thompson, Vancil Vernon (I32017)
11039	Vaughn's Btry. Ill. Lt. Arty. ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT Name ALLGOOD, SAMUEL Rank PVT Company Unit SPRINGFIELD (IL) US LT ART Personal Characteristics Residence XENIA, CLAY CO, IL Age 19 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 NOV 23, 1863 Joined Where SPRINGFIELD, IL Joined By Whom CPT VAUGHN Period 3 YRS Muster In DEC 31, 1863 Muster In Where SPRINGFIELD, IL Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUN 30, 1865 Muster Out Where SPRINGFIELD, IL Muster Out By Whom CPT MONTGOMERY Remarks N/A	Allgood, Samuel (I53662)
11040	Velda had worked at Sparton Manufacturing and Belltronics in the past. She was a faithful follower of Christ and had attended church regularly. She enjoyed singing and playing guitar at Opries with friends. Velda was very active and was always there to help others when they called. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were a very important part of her life and she cherished her time spent with them.	Young, Velda Louise (I6534)
11041	Velda Louise Lambrich (Persinger), age 74, of Flora, Illinois, passed into the presence of Jesus on Thursday morning, January 2, 2020, at her home.	Young, Velda Louise (I6534)
11042	Velda Mae Zimmerle, 85, of Olney, Illinois, died on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at her residence. Velda was born on May 7, 1936 in Clay County, Illinois, the daughter of Addison Fitzgerald and Bessie (Allwood) Fitzgerald. Later she married Robert Zimmerle, and he preceded her in death on October 13, 1992. Velda enjoyed flower gardening, going for walks, and collecting dolls. She had a strong work ethic and worked hard. Velda was very independent but took pleasure in spending time with her family. Velda Mae Zimmerle is survived by sons, Wayne Zimmerle; Kenneth Zimmerle; Galen Zimmerle; William David Zimmerle; William (Zoe Kincaid) Gaither, Jr.; John Gaither; and Merle Gaither; daughter, Mary (Brian) Fletcher; grandchildren, Holly and Joseph; sister, Gertrude Fry of Sorento, IL; Ruth Webb of Olney and brother, Emery (MaryEllen) Fitzgerald of Sorento, IL; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Zimmerle; long time companion, Bill Gaither; daughter, Diane Zimmerle; and sister, Irma Gene Webb. A funeral service for Velda will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney, with a visitation beginning one-hour prior. Interment will follow at Maple Dale Cemetery in Olney.	Fitzgerald, Velda Mae (I26742)
11043	Velma owned operated a beauty shop and worked at E.R. Moore Cap and Gown in Newton for many years. She was a member of St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham. She enjoyed sewing, piecing quilts, playing cards, doing puzzles and reading. She made hundreds of lap quilts over the years for head start programs.	Lewis, Velma Pauline (I37462)
11044	Velma P. Grady, 94, of Effingham, Illinois passed away at 10:50 p.m., Thursday, April 24, 2014 at the Villas of Holly Brook in Effingham, IL.	Lewis, Velma Pauline (I37462)
11045	Venice Ann Crouse, 86, of Noble, died at 8:13 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2006 at her residence. There was no visitation. Graveside services were Saturday May 27, at Hanna Cemetery in Noble with Rev. Father Jerry Wirth officiating. Burial was in Hanna Cemetery. Mrs. Crouse was born on July 13, 1919 in Redwing, Minn., the daughter of John and Mary (Wolpers) Ursella. She married Paul Crouse on June 19, 1959. She was a retired schoolteacher. She is survived by her husband, Paul Crouse of Noble; daughters, Lynne Farmer of Russford, Minn., and Karsten Crouse of Carbondale; son, Jay Crouse of Watertown, N.Y.; daughter, Lori Muhs of Lenoir City, Tenn.; and four grandchildren. Mrs. Crouse was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and one brother. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southeastern Illinois. The Olney (IL) Daily Mail, May 2006	Ursella, Venice Ann (I34856)
11046	Vera "Katherine" Oliver, 78, of Louisville, died Feb. 13, 2013 at Flora Rehab and healthcare Center. Mrs. Oliver was born Dec. 28, 1934 in Pana, the daughter of Michael and Goldie Caldwell Nosek. She married Morris Oliver Sept. 30, 1958 and he preceded her in death. She was a CNA at Flora Rehab and Healthcare Center. Survivors include three sons, Donald, Samuel, and David Oliver; a daughter, Kathy Oliver; two sisters, Mary Bowen and Sarah Gill; twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Preceing her in death were her parents, husband, and four brothers, Paul, Norman, Joseph and Martin Nosek. Funeral servises were held at Neal Funeral Home in Louisville with cremation rites accorded.	Nosek, Vera Katherine (I7394)
11047	Vera "Pat" Louise Ames, 77, of Clay City, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital, in Mt. Vernon, IL. She was born August 31, 1939 in Little Rock, AR, daughter of Edgar and Martha (Long) Sampson. She married Ray Ames on April 18, 1983. Pat was a cook at Knapps in Clay City and years ago waited tables at Little Diner. Pat enjoyed reading, crocheting, and spending time with her grandchildren. Pat is survived by her husband of 33 years, Ray Ames of Clay City; daughter, Debbie McCarthy and husband Elmo of Rinard, IL; son, Robert Taylor of Iuka, IL; daughter, Mary Cole and husband Robert of Clay City; daughter, Gaitha Miller and Jerry Britton of Noble; grandchildren, Billy King, Jeremy King, Matthew McCarthy, Christopher McCarthy, Kelsie Frederick, Amber Sanders, Cassandra Lagle, Nicole Taylor, Casey Taylor, Dustin Taylor, Katie Stanley, and Haley Miller; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Edith Woods; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Linda Stanford; brothers, Leo, Delmer, Robert, Richard, James, and Charles Sampson; sisters, Mary McClintock, Marie Cates, and infant sister, Phyllis Sampson. Memorials can be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital. Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home Olney, IL December 23, 2016	Sampson, Vera Louise 'Pat' (I50178)
11048	Vera E. Jackson, 76, of Olney, died at 1:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 1992, at Olney Care Center.	Alvord, Vera Esther (I47771)
11049	Vera J. Land, 74, Rt. 2, Cisne, died at 2:36 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1986, in Clay County Hospital in Flora. Visitation and services will be in the Hosselton-Bookhout-Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City with Rev. Ron Linder presiding. Burial will be Clay City Cemetery. Mrs. Land was born Jan. 18, 1912, in Crawford County, the daughter of Guy and Tillie (Westall) Daniels. She married Hurchel Land in 1939, and he preceded her in death in 1975. She was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church. Survivors include 3 sons, Clair Land, Xenia; Don Land, Fairfield; Kenneth Land, Salem; 3 sisters, Madge Travis, Olney; Marjorie Murgrove, Hammond, Ind.; Georgia Wilson, Enid, Okla.; 5 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a son. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Dec, 1986.	Daniels, Vera J. (I28953)
11050	Vera Louise Mayberry, 70, of Flora, IL died at 1:00 AM Saturday, April 17, 2010, at her home in Flora.	Wheeler, Vera Louise (I2523)

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11001

Tuesday while coming to Bedford in their buggy, having attended the funeral of George C. Patterson, at the Bass Cemetery, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Dalton were thrown from the vehicle in a runaway and severely injured. (Bedford Weekly Mail - Fri., Aug. 2, 1907)

Patterson, George Clover (I47875)

11002

Tuesday, August 15, 1978
Morning Star Newspaper
Rockford, IL.
Page 4

Obituaries
Ida E. Bay

Dixon- Ida E. Bay, 97, died Sunday in Lee County Nursing Home after a long illness.

She was the former Ida Gill of Clay City County. Her husband James O. Bay, died in 1962

Survivors include a son, Harold, Dixon; a sister, Iva Reid, Clay City; 10 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be at 2p.m. today in Kneff Cemetery, rural Flora. Arrangements were by Preston-Shilling Funeral Home, Dixon.

Tuesday, August 15, 1978
Morning Star Newspaper
Rockford, IL.
Page 7

Area Deaths

Dixon- Ida E. Bay, 97, died Sunday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Kneff Cemetery.

Gill, Ida Elizabeth (I24864)

11003

Twenty years ago John H. Tolliver was elected sheriff of this county, serving the full term with satisfaction to his party and the general public.

He was a good neighbor, a good business man, and a good friend.

Tolliver, John H. (I34721)

11004

Twin of Bob Jenkins.

Jenkins, Jack (I5445)

11005

Twin of Charles Edward Tucker

Tucker, Lillie A. (I28320)

11006

Twin of Donald Hedden

Hedden, ? (I15244)

11007

twin of Ester

Ritchhart, Ethel (I16014)

11008

twin of Ethel

Ritchhart, Ester (I14930)

11009

Twin of Jack Jenkins. Died of Aids.

Jenkins, Robert G. 'Bob' (I5444)

11010

Twin son of John William and Mary Ann Stimson Cook he was either born dead or only lived a few days. His mother and father married in England on May 17,1852 and she was probably carrying these babies on the trip over the ocean.

Cook, John William (I23438)

11011

Twin son of William and Elizabeth (Naylor) Cook

Cook, Edward (I23427)

11012

Twin Son of William and Elizabeth (Naylor) Cook (both died shortly after birth.)

Source (S6509)

11013

Twin Son of William and Elizabeth (Naylor) Cook (both died shortly after birth.)

Source (S6511)

11014

Two Dundas mem were killed early today in a three vehicle accident on Rt. 130 one mile south of Greenup.

Wilson, Dennis R. (I34008)

11015

U, 3421

Stine, Raymond F. (I25779)

11016

U.S. Veteran
Paul V. Clutter, age 90, US Army Veteran of the Korean War, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015.

Beloved husband for 65 years to Marcella E. Clutter nee Portman. Loving father of Kevin P. Clutter. Fond uncle of Betty Jo Huss and many other nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Maude Clutter nee Valbert, and his brothers James Clutter, Andrew Clutter, and Harold Clutter along with his sisters Pearl James, Mildred Noblet, Leona Brock, Juanita McMillian, Jeannie Bullard, and Phyllis Dickinson.

Paul was a lifetime member of the American Legion Calumet City Post 330 and the Korean War Veterans Chapter 3 of the State of Indiana.

He enjoyed traveling, camping, and going to Car Shows to see the antique cars.

Clutter, Paul Valbert (I54626)

11017

U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: Charles W Ridgley
Service Info.: PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 5 Apr 1922
Death Date: 29 Jun 1979
Service Start Date: 8 Jun 1944
Interment Date: 2 Jul 1979
Cemetery: Danville National Cemetery, IL
Section 16 Site 179

Ridgley, Charles William Sr. (I24430)

11018

U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 Name: William H Franks Service Info.: US ARMY CIVIL WAR Death Date: 23 Mar 1865 Cemetery: Cave Hill National Cemetery Cemetery Address: 701 Baxter Avenue Louisville, KY 40204 Buried At: Section C Site 2934

William Franks enlisted in Co. B, 11th Kentucky Calalry July 16,1862 in Grant Co. at age 33. He was mustered into Federal Service Sept.22,1862 in Louisville, Ky. for a term of three years. He served with his regiment until Jan. 8, 1863 when he was on "detachment duty in Gallatin, Tenn." On Jan. 20,1863, he deserted his regiment. Records do not show a listing of his return, but he was with his regiment in Georgia in July 1864 when he was captured. He was held in Confederate prisons until Feb.26,1865, when he was released at Wilmington, North Carolina.He then traveled to the Union Paroled Prisoner Camp in Maryland where he was placed in Hospital #1. He was sent from Maryland to Cincinnati, Ohio, and was on his way to Louisville when he died aboard the Steamer General Buell of remittent fever on March 23,1865. He was buried in Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, Ky (SOURCE: Findagrave note)

Andersonville Prisoners of War Surname: William H. Franks Rank: PRIVATE Company: B Regiment: 11 State: KY Arm of Service: CAVALRY Reference: p 278 [432] Location of Capture: HILLSBORO, GA Date of Capture: 31 Jul 1864 Page: 0 More Information: NO Code: 48131 Grave: 0

U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles Name: William H Franks Enlistment Date: 16 Jul 1862 Rank at enlistment: Private Enlistment Place: Louisville, KY State Served: Kentucky Was POW?: Yes Service Record: Mustered out at Louisville, KY. Enlisted in Company B, Kentucky 11th Cavalry Regiment on 22 Sep 1862. Sources: Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky

American Civil War Soldiers Name: William Franks Enlistment Date: 16 Jul 1862 Enlistment Place: Louisville, Kentucky Side Served: Union State Served: Kentucky Service Record: Promoted to Full . Enlisted as a Private on 16 July 1862. Enlisted in Company B, 11th Cavalry Regiment Kentucky on 22 Sep 1862. Sources: 78

Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934 Name: William H. Franks Widow: Nancy Ann Franks Comments: James H. Ray, Gdn.

Franks, William Harvey (I52482)

11019

U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865:

Name: Elijah Wilcoxen

Enlistment Date: 11 Aug 1862

Enlistment Rank: Private

Muster Date: 11 Aug 1862

Muster Place: Indiana

Muster Company: G

Muster Regiment: 4th Cavalry

Muster Regiment Type: Cavalry

Muster Information: Enlisted

Muster Out Date: 29 Jun 1865

Muster Out Place: Edgefield, Tennessee

Muster Out Information: Mustered Out

Side of War: Union

Survived War? Yes

Residence Place: Lancaster, Indiana

Title Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Indiana

Wilcoxen, Elijah (I55783)

11020

udy Umfleet, 78, of Olney, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Cox Medical Center in Branson, MO. At the time of her passing, she had been living in Branson for almost 3 years. She was surrounded with love and prayers by her 4 children, Dave, Dianna, Darla, and Doug.

Judy was born November 14, 1944 in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Lester and Lora (Doan) Dowty. She married Jerry Umfleet on November 22, 1962 in Claremont, Illinois, and he preceded her in death on November 22, 2004.

Judy was a member of the Olney First Methodist Church. She retired from Jabat Inc. in Olney as a controller. She was a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR. She was an avid collector and enjoyed going to auctions. She loved cooking for her growing family, especially over the holidays. She is a graduate of East Richland High School.

Judy is survived by her son, Dave (Debbie) Umfleet of Branson, MO; daughter, Dianna (JR) Rademacher of Holland, IN; daughter, Darla (Donnie) Clark of Union, KY; son, Doug Umfleet of Olney; and Mandie (Scott) Bower of Olney; and 17 grandchildren including Dusty Trail, Blake Rademacher, Cody Rademacher, Megan Yanulaitis, Morgan Clark, Seth Shipman, Kaleb Shipman, Naaman Umfleet, Josiah Umfleet, Coy Shipman, Trevor, Ethan, Lauren, Christopher, Emma, Noah, and Levi Bower and 17 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Umfleet; parents Lester and Lora Dowty; brother, Larry Dowty; sister, Linda (Dowty) Gumble; granddaughter Kendra Helton; and 1 great-grandchild.

A funeral service will be held for Judy at 11:30 AM on Monday, May 8th 2023, at the First Methodist Church in Olney, with a visitation for friends and family beginning at 10:00 AM until service time

Interment will follow the service at Haven Hill Memorial Gardens in Olney.

Dowty, Judith Lynn 'Judy' (I21440)

11021

Una was the assistant administrator of Burgin Manor for 56 years. She loved gardening and flowers, taking care of the elderly, and spending time with family and taking pictures. She always loved the annual family fish fry. Una oversaw the Golden Friendship Club. She was loved by all that knew her.

Burgin, Una Marie (I8727)

11022

Uncle Harvey was raised by his Uncle Andrew Wesley Goley ( Tom's brother)

Goley, Harvey (I30773)

11023

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

Living (I319)

11024

United States Of America » Oklahoma » Miami » Miami Daily News-Record » 1936 » May » 1 May 1936, Fri, Page 2

RALPH N. BURCHETT

Ralph N. Burchett, 53 years old, died at the family home in Maybelle Hills district April 28 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife; one son, Dell E. Burchett, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Malone of Miami and Morieta Burchett, of the home, also four brothers and one sister, living at distant points. Funeral services were held at Maybelle schoolhouse Thursday, April 30, the Reverend Michael officiating. Burial followed in Williams cemetery, east of Welch.

******

Name: Ralph N Burchett
Marriage Date: 26 Aug 1915
Marriage Place: Prosperites, Jasper, Missouri
Registration Place: Jasper, Missouri, USA
Spouse: Louise Hohlbauch

Burchett, Ralph N. (I53996)

11025

Unmarked Grave

Simmons, Delilah (I31360)

11026

Unmarked Grave

Welborn, Isaac (I29583)

11027

Unmarked grave information taken from civil war pension file of her son William Cook Union Army husband of Louisa (Funk) Cook Sarah (Fichett)Cook first wife of the son William Cook is also in this Cemetery in an unmarked grave beside this one.

Naylor, Elizabeth (I23417)

11028

Unmarked Grave: Section: F, Range: 28, Grave: 24

Burkett, Rosanna 'Anna' (I31349)

11029

Upon enlisting into the War of the Rebellion, Mr. Cotterell was 5' 10" tall, he had light-colored hair, had blue eyes, and had a light complexion. He was living in Claremont, Richland County, Illinois, as a farmer. He enlisted into Company H, 130th Illinois Infantry on 09 Sep 1862 in Camp Butler, Sangamon County, Illinois. He was mustered into federal service the same day and location as a Private. The 130th Illinois Infantry was consolidated with 77th Illinois Infantry between 14-25 January 1865. Private Cotterell was transferred to Company B, 77th Illinois Infantry. He was then captured and became a Prisoner of War by Confederate forces. The 77th Illinois Infantry was mustered out on 11 July 1865 and the 130th Illinois Infantry was revived for mustering out. During his confinement, he was re-transferred to Company F, 130th (Revived) Illinois Infantry and was mustered out before the regiment stood up on 17 June 1865 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.

Cotterell, John (I55341)

11030

Upon graduation from Flora High School in 1944, Brock entered the United States Navy. After his discharge from the Navy he married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Jean Weir, on December 29, 1946. The young couple moved to Greenville, Illinois, where he entered Greenville College.

In May of 1950 Brock graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in speech. He went on from there to earn a Master's degree from Indiana State University and his doctorate in speech and rhetoric from the University of Illinois. For eighteen years he was employed at Greenville College as a professor of speech and later as Dean of Academic Affairs.

Besides his work at the college he was a member of the Greenville City Council and also held leadership positions in his church where he taught an adult Sunday School class, was a member of the deacon board and sang in the adult choir. In 1969 he accepted a position as the Dean of the School of Fine Arts at Lamar University and the family made the move from Illinois to Beaumont, Texas.

The family joined Calder Baptist Church where he served on the deacon board, taught an adult Sunday School class, was a member of the adult choir as well as a number of committees. Besides these local responsibilities he also was appointed to the Texas Baptist Christian Education Coordinating Board. Among his many community service activities, he served as chairman of the Beaumont Library Commission and as president of the Southeast Texas Arts Council.

He had served on the board of directors of the Jefferson Theatre Preservation Society, Young Audiences of Beaumont, Texas Library Association Bicentennial Committee, Beaumont Habitat for Humanity, Beaumont Sister City Commission and was president of the Rotary Club of Beaumont. At Lamar University he was instrumental in securing approval for a Lamar radio station, KVLU, and helped raise funds for the College of Fine Arts through the establishment of the Friends of the Arts. In March of 1992 he was named the interim President of Lamar University and then continued on as an assistant to the president until his retirement in 2005. Brock was the winner of the Julie and Ben Rogers Community Service Award and the Public Citizen of the Year in 1982.

Brock and Barbara were married sixty-two years and raised six children, all of whom attended Lamar University. A son, Geoffrey Brentlinger, preceded him in death in 1989.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara; three sons and two daughters; Gregory and Dorothy Brentlinger, Gary and Dee Alice Brentlinger, Rick and Rebecca Brentlinger Ray, Garth and Terri Brentlinger, Bobbie Brentlinger and ten grandchildren.

Brentlinger, William Brock (I43253)

11031

Uriah Fisher, Jr., is a son of Uriah and Elizabeth (Core) Fisher. They were both natives of Virginia, where they were married, and where four children were born, including Uriah Fisher, Jr., who was born March 31, 1828.

In 1836, the family removed to Tennessee, where they resided two years, and where one child was born. In 1838, they removed to Illinois, and settled in Wabash County. In 1843 or 1844, they came to Clay County, and purchased a tract of land in Section 17, of Town 3, Range 6, where they lived until the time of their death. The father died January 4, 1859, and the mother lived to be eighty-four years old, and died May 17, 1883. The family consisted of Peter F., Catherine, William, Uriah, Elizabeth, Sarah F., Calvin, the last of whom was born in Clay County,Ill., all of whom are deceased except Uriah.

Uriah was married, January 15, 1852, in Clay County, to Mary Golden, daughter of Edward and Mary Golden, who were among the first settlers of Clay County. Mary (Golden) Fisher was born in Clay County. Ill., September 16, 1832.

In August, 1862, Mr. Fisher enlisted in Company F, Ninety-eighth Illinois Infantry, from which he was discharged at Springfield July 7, 1865, having participated in the battles of Hoover's Gap, Chickamauga, siege of Atlanta, and all the fighting incident to the Atlanta campaign and battle of Selma, Ala., taking part in the memorable charge on that place. Since the war, he has devoted his time to the pursuits of the farm, and owns a farm of eighty acres in Section 17, of Harter Township.

They have had six children, four of whom are living at this timeRebecca C, wife of James Jacobs, was born January 22. 1853; Jane F., wife of Jefferson McGrew, born March 30, 1855; Mary E., wife of James Lyon, was born February 24. 1860; William D., born June 11, 1857, deceased; Eliza A., born September 2S, 1862, deceased; John N. G., born April 29, 1867; and Dora G. Fisher, born June 5, 1869.

Excerpt from "History of Wayne and Clay Counties, Illinois 1884 "

Fisher, Uriah (I48602)

11032

Urn committal with military rites will take place on Friday July 15, 2016 at 2pm at Spring Bay Cemetery in Spring Bay, IL.

Note: Cremation buried on W.A. Scholfied Grave

Plot: 422-2

Schofield, Jerry Allen (I20348)

11033

US Department of VA BIRLs Death Files;
Name: Roy Wilfong
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 13 Jan 1897
Death Date: 21 Dec 1982
SSN:
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 3 Sep 1918
Release Date 1: 24 Jan 1919

Wilfong, Roy Edward (I27375)

11034

USS Lloyd Thomas

Cokley, Rex Lee (I27524)

11035

V- 164

Sims, Van Dean (I52035)

11036

V. Bernadine Taylor, 90, of Flora, and formerly, of Olney, died at 10:25 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2009, at Flora Healthcare Center in Flora.

Visitation will be Tuesday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney. Services will be held Wednesday at the funeral home with Brother John Craig officiating. Burial will be in Crest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery in rural Claremont.

Mrs. Taylor was born on January 16,1919, in Fairfield, the daughter of Elmer and Emma (Gray) Thatcher. She married Ray Dean Taylor on February 15,1940. He preceded her in death on October 8,1987.

She was a homemaker and a member of Church of Christ in Olney.

Mrs. Taylor is survived by her son, Eugene Taylor and his wife, Alice Faye, of Parkersburg; daughter, Phyllis Lemons, of Flora; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray Dean Taylor; sisters, Aileen Lewis, Maxine Mitchell and Hazel Thatcher; and brother, Leslie Thatcher.

Olney Daily Mail (IL)

Thatcher, V. Bernadine (I54689)

11037

Van Dean Sims, 78, a resident of Springfield since 1963, formerly of Jacksonville, died at 12:20 a.m. on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at St. John's Hospice. Van was born on June 13, 1928 in Jacksonville; the son of Byron and Winora Haden Sims. He married Barbara Casolari on October 31, 1970 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Springfield.

He was a 1946 graduate of Jacksonville High School and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church for over twenty years. Van had been employed by Illinois Power Company and Illinois Steel Bridge Company and Eli Bridge Company in Jacksonville. He then retired in 1991 from the Illinois Dept. of Transportation where he had been employed as a structural steel detailer.

He was a handyman who loved to work with wood and enjoyed doing projects for elderly neighbors. He enjoyed fishing, landscaping, yard work and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Alice Wilber and two brothers: Robert and Glenn Sims. He is survived by his wife, Barbara J. Sims of Springfield; two sons: Stephen (wife, Susan) Sims of Frisco, TX and Stanley Sims of Springfield; one brother, Morris (wife, Pat) Sims of Jacksonville and three nieces and four nephews.

Funeral Ceremonies at Concordia Lutheran Church with Rev. James Hennig officiating. Burial at Camp Butler National Cemetery where the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County will conduct military honors.

Sims, Van Dean (I52035)

11038

Vancil Vernon Thompson, youngest son Roma and Effie Thompson, was born December 8th, 1913 and departed this life May 23,1914, age five months and fifteen days.

He was such a sweet lovable baby, to see him was to love him. He was never sick until about two weeks before his death. He was so patient through all his suffering, never crying.

He will be greatly missed by father, mother. four brothers and two sisters as well as other relatives and friends.

We wish lo thank our friends and neighbors for their kind help and sympathy during the sickness and death of our darling baby--Mr. and Mrs. Roma Thompson.

(The Southern Illinois Record, June 4, 1914)

Thompson, Vancil Vernon (I32017)

11039

Vaughn's Btry. Ill. Lt. Arty.

ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT

Name ALLGOOD, SAMUEL
Rank PVT Company Unit SPRINGFIELD (IL) US LT ART

Personal Characteristics
Residence XENIA, CLAY CO, IL Age 19 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 NOV 23, 1863 Joined Where SPRINGFIELD, IL
Joined By Whom CPT VAUGHN Period 3 YRS
Muster In DEC 31, 1863 Muster In Where SPRINGFIELD, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUN 30, 1865
Muster Out Where SPRINGFIELD, IL Muster Out By Whom CPT MONTGOMERY
Remarks N/A

Allgood, Samuel (I53662)

11040

Velda had worked at Sparton Manufacturing and Belltronics in the past. She was a faithful follower of Christ and had attended church regularly. She enjoyed singing and playing guitar at Opries with friends. Velda was very active and was always there to help others when they called. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were a very important part of her life and she cherished her time spent with them.

Young, Velda Louise (I6534)

11041

Velda Louise Lambrich (Persinger), age 74, of Flora, Illinois, passed into the presence of Jesus on Thursday morning, January 2, 2020, at her home.

Young, Velda Louise (I6534)

11042

Velda Mae Zimmerle, 85, of Olney, Illinois, died on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at her residence.

Velda was born on May 7, 1936 in Clay County, Illinois, the daughter of Addison Fitzgerald and Bessie (Allwood) Fitzgerald.

Later she married Robert Zimmerle, and he preceded her in death on October 13, 1992.

Velda enjoyed flower gardening, going for walks, and collecting dolls. She had a strong work ethic and worked hard. Velda was very independent but took pleasure in spending time with her family.

Velda Mae Zimmerle is survived by sons, Wayne Zimmerle; Kenneth Zimmerle; Galen Zimmerle; William David Zimmerle; William (Zoe Kincaid) Gaither, Jr.; John Gaither; and Merle Gaither; daughter, Mary (Brian) Fletcher; grandchildren, Holly and Joseph; sister, Gertrude Fry of Sorento, IL; Ruth Webb of Olney and brother, Emery (MaryEllen) Fitzgerald of Sorento, IL; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Zimmerle; long time companion, Bill Gaither; daughter, Diane Zimmerle; and sister, Irma Gene Webb.

A funeral service for Velda will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney, with a visitation beginning one-hour prior.

Interment will follow at Maple Dale Cemetery in Olney.

Fitzgerald, Velda Mae (I26742)

11043

Velma owned operated a beauty shop and worked at E.R. Moore Cap and Gown in Newton for many years. She was a member of St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham. She enjoyed sewing, piecing quilts, playing cards, doing puzzles and reading. She made hundreds of lap quilts over the years for head start programs.

Lewis, Velma Pauline (I37462)

11044

Velma P. Grady, 94, of Effingham, Illinois passed away at 10:50 p.m., Thursday, April 24, 2014 at the Villas of Holly Brook in Effingham, IL.

Lewis, Velma Pauline (I37462)

11045

Venice Ann Crouse, 86, of Noble, died at 8:13 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2006 at her residence.

There was no visitation. Graveside services were Saturday May 27, at Hanna Cemetery in Noble with Rev. Father Jerry Wirth officiating. Burial was in Hanna Cemetery.

Mrs. Crouse was born on July 13, 1919 in Redwing, Minn., the daughter of John and Mary (Wolpers) Ursella. She married Paul Crouse on June 19, 1959. She was a retired schoolteacher.

She is survived by her husband, Paul Crouse of Noble; daughters, Lynne Farmer of Russford, Minn., and Karsten Crouse of Carbondale; son, Jay Crouse of Watertown, N.Y.; daughter, Lori Muhs of Lenoir City, Tenn.; and four grandchildren.

Mrs. Crouse was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and one brother.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southeastern Illinois.

The Olney (IL) Daily Mail, May 2006

Ursella, Venice Ann (I34856)

11046

Vera "Katherine" Oliver, 78, of Louisville, died Feb. 13, 2013 at Flora Rehab and healthcare Center.

Mrs. Oliver was born Dec. 28, 1934 in Pana, the daughter of Michael and Goldie Caldwell Nosek. She married Morris Oliver Sept. 30, 1958 and he preceded her in death.

She was a CNA at Flora Rehab and Healthcare Center.

Survivors include three sons, Donald, Samuel, and David Oliver; a daughter, Kathy Oliver; two sisters, Mary Bowen and Sarah Gill; twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Preceing her in death were her parents, husband, and four brothers, Paul, Norman, Joseph and Martin Nosek.

Funeral servises were held at Neal Funeral Home in Louisville with cremation rites accorded.

Nosek, Vera Katherine (I7394)

11047

Vera "Pat" Louise Ames, 77, of Clay City, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital, in Mt. Vernon, IL.

She was born August 31, 1939 in Little Rock, AR, daughter of Edgar and Martha (Long) Sampson. She married Ray Ames on April 18, 1983.

Pat was a cook at Knapps in Clay City and years ago waited tables at Little Diner. Pat enjoyed reading, crocheting, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Pat is survived by her husband of 33 years, Ray Ames of Clay City; daughter, Debbie McCarthy and husband Elmo of Rinard, IL; son, Robert Taylor of Iuka, IL; daughter, Mary Cole and husband Robert of Clay City; daughter, Gaitha Miller and Jerry Britton of Noble; grandchildren, Billy King, Jeremy King, Matthew McCarthy, Christopher McCarthy, Kelsie Frederick, Amber Sanders, Cassandra Lagle, Nicole Taylor, Casey Taylor, Dustin Taylor, Katie Stanley, and Haley Miller; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Edith Woods; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Linda Stanford; brothers, Leo, Delmer, Robert, Richard, James, and Charles Sampson; sisters, Mary McClintock, Marie Cates, and infant sister, Phyllis Sampson.

Memorials can be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital.

Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home
Olney, IL
December 23, 2016

Sampson, Vera Louise 'Pat' (I50178)

11048

Vera E. Jackson, 76, of Olney, died at 1:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 1992, at Olney Care Center.

Alvord, Vera Esther (I47771)

11049

Vera J. Land, 74, Rt. 2, Cisne, died at 2:36 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1986, in Clay County Hospital in Flora.

Visitation and services will be in the Hosselton-Bookhout-Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City with Rev. Ron Linder presiding. Burial will be Clay City Cemetery.

Mrs. Land was born Jan. 18, 1912, in Crawford County, the daughter of Guy and Tillie (Westall) Daniels. She married Hurchel Land in 1939, and he preceded her in death in 1975.

She was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church.

Survivors include 3 sons, Clair Land, Xenia; Don Land, Fairfield; Kenneth Land, Salem; 3 sisters, Madge Travis, Olney; Marjorie Murgrove, Hammond, Ind.; Georgia Wilson, Enid,
Okla.; 5 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a son.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Dec, 1986.

Daniels, Vera J. (I28953)

11050

Vera Louise Mayberry, 70, of Flora, IL died at 1:00 AM Saturday, April 17, 2010, at her home in Flora.

Wheeler, Vera Louise (I2523)

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