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11151	Vivian V. Raley, 88, of Rinard, IL died December 20, 2004, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born December 8, 1916, in Rinard, the daughter of James Roy and Mayme McGrew Kessel. She married Melvin E. Raley Feb. 13, 1933 in Cisne and he preceded her in death on November 25, 1984. Survivors include two sons, James Edward and Ronald L. Raley; three sisters, Vera Hendricks, Geraldine Dust, and Joyce Moore; one brother, Howard Kessel; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, infant son, Gary; two brothers, Kenneth and Galen, and one sister, Genevive. Graveside services were held at Bunker Cemetery in Rinard with Frank and Bright Funeral Home in charge.	Kessel, Vivian V. (I60110)
11152	Vivian's obituary lists him as George Weldon Abbott.	Family: Abbott, George Weldon Jr. / Newton, Vivian Mae (F399)
11153	Vivian's obituary lists his death as March 23, 1984.	Abbott, George Weldon Jr. (I355)
11154	Volume 002, Page ____, License # 00000019, Richland County, Illinois	Family: McDowell, Charles Arthur 'Charlie' / Caldwell, Florence 'Flo' (F86)
11155	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: Studer, Peter / ?, Anna (F67)
11156	Volume 003, Page 0097, License # 00000044, Richland County, Illinois	Family: Higgason, Carroll Lloyde / McDowell, Gladys Charlene (F99)
11157	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: Monical, Dale Eugene / ?, Becky (F849)
11158	Volume 2, Page 25, License 320, Clay County	Family: Tackitt, Deon E. / McDowell, Gladys Charlene (F100)
11159	von Blitz erschlagen [struck by lightning]	Hasler, Rosina (I3680)
11160	von Blitz erschlagen [struck by lightning]	Hasler, Kaspar (I3676)
11161	Vonda Shafer, 57, a veteran of World War I passed away Sunday morning at a veterans' hospital at Jacksonville, IL He is the son of W. S. Shafer of Olney. He was born in Richland County on January 30, 1888. Besides his father he leaves two sons, W. M. Shafer of Lake Bluff, IL and Virgil D. Shafer of the U. S. Navy, now in the Pacific. Also a sister, Mrs. Floy Adamson of Claremont, and a brother Joy Shafer of Robinson, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday with interment at Haven Hill Cemetery.	Shafer, Vonda (I37492)
11162	Vonda Shafer, 57, a veteran of World War I passed away Sunday morning at a veterans' hospital at Jacksonville, IL	Shafer, Vonda (I37492)
11163	Vosco was born in 1822, he held a patent for a reaping machine, and his first wife was Matilda Hoover Chafee, Find A Grave id# 24924233, buried in Onstott Cemetery. Vosco married second Karon Shelton in Clay Co., 8/1/1869 Children with Matilda: Joseph W., Rose E [m. David Barnett], George W. [m. Nancy Lay Mankas] Children with Karon: James S., Cora M., Edmond R., Vosco M. Jr., likely a twin of Edmond R., d. 7/1879	Chafee, Vosco M. (I29752)
11164	W. Jean" Engelmeier, 91, of Flora, Illinois passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the Flora GardensCare Center. Born April 18, 1929 in Flora, she was the daughter of Clifford E. and Ola N. (Lents) Eaton. Following high school graduation, she attended Richard Academy studying beauty culture. Following graduation, she owned Jean's Beauty Shop. She enjoyed her home, and caring for her family. She married Harvey B. Engelmeier, October 5, 1946 in Flora and he preceded her in death October 6, 2015. Surviving are her son, Micheal Wayne (Kristal) Engelmeier of Flora, along with 4 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. Also left to mourn her passing are her siblings Jess, Shirley, Sue and Mary Helen. In addition to her husband she is preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Linda Sue Woomer (1997). The family chose cremation, and will arrange for a graveside service to be held in 2021. Memorials may be made to the Donor's choice and will be accepted by the Sutherland - Rankin Funeral Home, 310 N. Broadway, P.O. Box 97, Salem, Illinois.	Eaton, W. Jean (I59044)
11165	Wabash County, Illinois; volume 255, page 11	Family: Grubb, Jacob / Harmon, Nancy (F9648)
11166	Waldine Hattie Hock Rice, 95, of Johnston City, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Waldine was a member of the Herrin Free Methodist Church and attended the Ferges Free Methodist Church. Waldine was born December 20, 1923 in Cambria, IL to Elmer D. and Edna Alice (Williams) Harvel. Waldine was first united in marriage with Ernest Hock on September 21, 1940 in Jackson, MO. He preceded her in death on February 7, 1990. She then married Clyde Rice on March 27, 1993 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on May 27, 1999. Surviving are, three sisters and a brother-in-law, Helen Jenkins of Marion, Sue and Jerry Ranchino of Ferges, Bernita Cross of Harrisburg; step son, Wendell Rice; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, parents, sister, Virginia Waldron and seven brothers, Les Harvel, Dale Harvel, William H. Harvel, Joe Harvel, Carl Harvel, Robert Harvel, Raymond Harvel. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2019 at Meredith-Waddell Funeral Home in Herrin with Pastor David Sain and Pastor Ted Cunningham officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Carterville.	Harvel, Waldine 'Hattie' (I9852)
11167	Walker Harris, highly respected and well known farmer living near Clay City, was dead on arrival at 2:30 a.m. today at the Clay County Hospital at Flora. The remains are at the Cardascio-Hancock Funeral Home at Clay City with arrangements pending. The deceased is survived by his wife, Lyda, and two daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Helen) Laughton of Clay City and Miss Mayde Marie Harris of Sullivan, Illinois. Olney Daily Mail (IL)	Harris, Walker (I26726)
11168	Wall's Of The Missing	Bunnell, George H. (I42969)
11169	Wallace "Dutch" Crown, 89, of Lawrenceville passed away on Friday October 26, 2012, at Lawrence Community Healthcare in Bridgeport, IL. He was born July 12, 1923 in Flora, IL. to John H. Crown and Mabel (Helm) Crown. He was married to Joan Gailey, and Delores Hayden, and both preceded him in death. Dutch worked for B & O Railroad as a Train Dispatcher for 42 years. He served our country in the US Army during WW II. He was a member of the First Baptist church in Flora, IL. , and a member of the American Legion in Flat Rock, VFW, and the Moose Lodge. Dutch was preceded in death by his parents, wives, three sisters, two brothers, and a grandson; Donald Salter. He is survived by his loving daughter: Jane Ann Wirth from Lawrenceville, IL., step-daughters; Nancy Salesman from Plainfield, IN., and Janis Fry from Godfrey IL., four step-grandchildren, and several step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral Service at Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, IL. Burial in Lawrenceville City Cemetery with military rites by American Legion and VFW.	Crown, Wallace M. (I43541)
11170	Wallace "Wally" H. Trotter, 48, of Flora, died at his residence	Trotter, Wallace Harold 'Wally' (I41329)
11171	Walls of the Missing	Swift, Carl B. (I35162)
11172	Walls Of The Missing	Adams, Donovan Glen (I42958)
11173	Walter "Ray" Ames, 83, of Clay City, passed away August 14, 2020 at his residence. Walter "Ray" Ames was born July 15, 1937 in Crawford Co., IL to Walter Ray Ames, Sr. and Catherine (DeWitt). He married the love of his life, his best friend, Vera "Pat" (Sampson) on April 18, 1983 and Vera preceded him in death on December 23, 2016. Ray was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was proud of his NRA membership and enjoyed trap shooting. Ray took pleasure in watching all sports, especially baseball and football. Walter "Ray" Ames is survived by his son, Steve Ames and wife Connie of Oblong; son, Larry Garrard and wife Jeanie of Oblong and their children; son, Robert Taylor and wife Patty of Salem, IL; daughter, Debbie McCarthy and husband Elmo of Rinard, IL; daughter, Mary Cole and husband Robert of Clay City; daughter, Gaitha Miller of Noble; grandchildren, Billy King, Jeremy King, Matthew McCarthy, Christopher McCarthy, Kelsie Frederick, Amber Sanders, Cassandra Lagle, Nichol (Doug) Britton, Kasey Taylor, Dustin (Heather) Taylor, Katie (Brandon) Stanley, and Haley Miller; and several great grandchildren;. Walter "Ray" Ames was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter, Linda Stanford; sons, Mike and Ron Garrard; and sister, Louise Edgington. Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City is in charge of arrangements. A funeral will be at 1:00 PM on August 17, 2020 at KPFH - Clay City. A visitation will be at 11:00 AM on August 17,2020 at KPFH- Clay City. Interment will take place on August 17, 2020 at Clay City Cemetery. Memorials can be made to American Cancer Society	Ames, Walter Ray Jr. (I50179)
11174	Walter Crackel, 73, of Clay City, died at 3 a.m. Saturday at Richland Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Easley Funeral Home at Clay City, with burial in Clay City cemetery. Rev. Alex Cavenaile was in charge of the funeral rites. The deceased, who was a farmer and welding shop owner, was a member of the Sailor Springs Christian Church. He was married to Bertha Bateman at Vincennes on May 13, 1913. He is survived by his wife, Bertha; two daughters, Mrs. Rowena Miller and Mrs. Sadie Esser, both of Washington, Mo. ; two sons, Ray and Harold, both of Clay City; three brothers, Arthur, Pearl and John Crackel; and ten grandchildren. Olney Daily Mail Olney, IL November 24, 1969	Crackel, C. Walter (I18545)
11175	Walter Crackel, 73, of Clay City, died at 3 a.m. Saturday at Richland Memorial Hospital.	Crackel, C. Walter (I18545)
11176	Walter E. "Buddy" Rogers Jr., 78, of Olney, died Friday, January 1, 2010, at his home with his family at his side. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 700 N. Silver St., with the Rev. Jan Laws and the Rev. David McNabb officiating. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Mr. Rogers was born January 23, 1931, the only son of Walter E. Sr. and Geneva (Crum) Rogers. He graduated from Olney Township High School in 1948 and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1955. He was a lifetime resident of Olney. Being of the Christian faith, he was a member of the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. For many years he was a church elder and church treasurer. He served four consecutive terms as trustee for Olney Township and was a member of the American Legion for 56 years. Walter was married to Sharon K. Steele, who preceded him in death in 1981. On March 17, 1989, he married Beverly J. Campbell. She survives along with one son, Michael C. (Madeleine) Rogers and grandsons, Logan M. and William C., of Livingston, Mont. and one daughter, Jaime L. Rogers of Crestone, Colo. He will be sadly missed by seven stepdaughters: Kim (Dr. James) Ligon, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Lori (Walter) Myers, of Lenoir, N.C., Ann (Randy) Christopherson, of Green Bay, Wis., Erin Schnepper, of Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, Dr. Lisa Schnepper (Scott Miller), of Winona, Minn., Amy Jo Johnson (Louis Kapp), of Gurnee, Cassie Schnepper, of Park City; and two stepsons: Daniel (Kimberly) Schnepper, of Hudson, Wis., and Darin (Colleen) Schnepper, of Lancaster, Wis. Dearly loved by all of his family, he was called Grandpa Buddy by Chris and Patti Christopherson, Tara and Cory Beaton, Tereasa and David Prince, Megan O'Malley, Luke Wenzel, Adam Wenzel, Matthew Wenzel, Patrick Johnson, Ian Johnson, Haley Schnepper, Wesley Schnepper, Bindi Schnepper, Gavin Schnepper, Dylan Schnepper, Darien Schnepper, and great-grandson, Paul Christopherson. He will also be missed by his extended family, Lee and Sheryll Mitchell, and all of the people with whom he worked for over 21 1/2 years at Pool's True-Value. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife and sister, Elizabeth Ann.	Rogers, Walter E. 'Buddy' Jr. (I37548)
11177	Walter E. "Buddy" Rogers Jr., 78, of Olney, died Friday, January 1, 2010, at his home with his family at his side.	Rogers, Walter E. 'Buddy' Jr. (I37548)
11178	Walter G. Yelch, 72, Sumner, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday in Richland Memorial Hospital. He was born in Richland County on Feb. 9, 1908, son, of William and Klaura (Bunn) Yelch. He married Opal Clark, who survives. Mr. Yelch was a retired pipe fitter and a member of the Lawsonian Church. Other survivors include a son, Billy, at home; three daughters, Marsha Groff, Lawrenceville, Mrs. Brenda Rodrick, Claremont, and Mrs. Marjorie Robbins, Sumner; three sisters, Mrs. Joy Cullison, Ithica, N.Y., Mrs. Blanche Johnson, Missouri, and Mrs. Beulah Woodruff, Bridgeport; 11 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Sumner Cemetery with Bro. Elton Carlson presiding. Visitation is after 6 p.m. Friday at the Sivert Funeral Home in Sumner. Obit from an Olney, IL newspaper	Yelch, Walter G. (I52988)
11179	Walter Garland Murvin, 82, of Clay City died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Carle Clinic, Champaign.	Murvin, Walter Garland (I18417)
11180	Walter Gill, farmer. P. O. Clay City, was born in Yorkshire, England, on April 18, 1827, and is a son of "William and Sallie (Littlewood) Gill, both of whom are now dead. He was the eldest of a family of thirteen children, of whom but four are n now living, William, Ruth and Eliza, in England, and Walter, our subject. The latter received a common English education in the old country, and at an early age was apprenticed to learn the mason and stone-cutter's trade. He worked at that trade in England until about twenty-three, and then came to this country, landing in the city of New York in the summer of 1850. He worked in that city at his trade the following fall and winter, and in the next two years he worked in different cities in the Atlantic and Middle States. In 1853, he came to Illinois and began working as a contractor for mason and stone work on the Ohio & Mississippi Railroad. He worked on that road for two years, and then went to Missouri and there worked on the North Missouri, which was then under process of construction. He only worked there for one year, and then returned to Illinois. He settled in Stanford Township, Clay County. He first purchased 120 acres which he has since increased to 360 acres, situated in Sections 10, 15, 21 and 22. Has about 230 acres in cultivation; also pays some attention to stock-raising, handling about fifty head of cattle, and considerable amount of other stock in a year. Mr. Gill was married in Clay City Township, Clay County, on March 15, 1855. to Mary Ann Evans, a daughter of Seth and Ketorah Evans, early pioneer settlers in this county, and already noticed in the history of Clay City Township. Mrs. Gill was born in this county on October 5, 1827, and was the mother of seven children, live of whom are now livingJonas in Flora, William in Flora, Francis at Xenia, Charles in Louisville, and Oscar at Mill Shoals. Her death took place in March, 1866, and on September 26, 1869, Mr. Gill was married near Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., Ill., to Miss Mary Jane Gray, a daughter of George and Mary Ann (Doty) Gray, both natives of Virginia. This lady was also born in that State on January 1, 1840, and to her have been born five children, three of whom are now living, viz., Cora L., Ida R. and Emma J. Mr. Gill is a strong Democrat. Mrs. Gill is a member of the Clay City Methodist Episcopal Church. Excerpt from "History of Wayne and Clay Counties, Illinois 1884 "	Gill, Walter (I20859)
11181	Walter L. Curtis, 75, of 615 W. Chestnut, Olney, Ill. died 12:51 p.m., May 5, 1990 at his residence. Mr. Curtis was born July 7, 1914 in Richland County, the son of Charlie and Carrie (Clark) Curtis. He married Zella V. Curtis and she died October 6, 1987. He was retired from Ginder construction. Survivors include sons, Leroy Curtis, Olney; Darrell Curtis, Clay City; Walter R. Curtis, Sumner; Terry Curtis, Longview, Tx.; daughters, Patsy Johnson, West Liberty; Lois Worstell, Olney and Carrie Lane, Olney; one sister, Ruth Marks, Olney; .21 grandchildren, 22 great -grandchildren, two nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son, two brothers, one son-in-law and one grandson.	Curtis, Walter L. (I11205)
11182	Walter L. Curtis, 75, of 615 W. Chestnut, Olney, Ill. died 12:51 p.m., May 5, 1990 at his residence.	Curtis, Walter L. (I11205)
11183	Walter lived in Noble, Illinois. He died at the Richland Memorial Hospital.	Payne, Walter (I215)
11184	Walter Lowell Sons, age 52, of Cisne, Illinois, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025, at HSHS St. Anthonys Hospital in Effingham. He was born October 3, 1972, in Flora, the son of Lowell Beryl and Barbara Lucille (Cook) Sons. Walter had been a driver for Bayles Trucking for several years. From a young age, he dreamed of becoming a semi-truck driver, often using his imagination to travel the highways and talk on a C.B. radio. His lifelong passion for automobiles showed in his enjoyment of car shows and his collection of model cars. He cherished time with family and especially looked forward to the chance to steal the deviled eggs. He is survived by his son: Jarod T. Sons of Flora; brothers: Jeffrey (Paula) Sons of Salem and Gary (Cindy) Sons of Woodbridge Virginia; a sister: Carol (Ron) Pruitt of Kell; girlfriend: Teresa Clifton of Cisne; stepdaughter: Ashley (Michael) Kell of Xenia; grandchildren: Braelynn, Bentley, Bristol, and Bryce; nieces: Amy H., Angie, Amy P., Nicci, Stephanie, Samantha, Jeannie, and Crystal; nephews: Ronnie Jr., Caleb, and Christopher; and 13 great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; paternal grandparents: Beryl and Lela Sons; and maternal grandparents: Leland and Lucy Cook. A graveside ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at East Lawn Cemetery in Salem. Those who wish to attend are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. Please make checks payable to Frank & Bright Funeral Home.	Sons, Walter Lowell (I33746)
11185	Walter Payne, 78, Flora, died November 1, 1990 at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL. He was bron July 21, 1912 in Clay City, the son of Crawford and Bertha Earhart Payne. He married Bernice Yauch in Clay County in 1956. She preceded him in death in 1979. He was a laborer in construction. He was a member of Flora Eagles, a WWII veteran, member of Flora VFW, and Flora American Legion. Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda Cox and Tammy Martin; three brothers, Sherman, Glenn, and Earl; three sisters, Edna Wyatt, Amy Brabouski, and Dorothy Brown. He has 3 grandchildren and one step-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and two brothers. Funeral services were graveside at the Clay City Cemetery with full military rites. Hosselton, Bookhout, Engelmeier Funeral Home was in charge of services.	Payne, Walter A. (I858)
11186	Walter R. "Walt" Sledge, age 83, of Flora, IL died at 5:40 AM on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Walt was born on December 1, 1927 in Cole, IL to Emory G. and Mattie (Riley) Sledge. He was united in marriage to Marilyn I. Hoskins on February 23, 1973 in Flora and they celebrated 38 anniversaries together. Marilyn preceded him in death on December 4, 2010. Walt Sledge was the founder and president of Sledge Drilling and Walt Sledge Producing Company. After retiring from his companies, he became a partner in Futures Golf Club in Puryear, Tennessee. When he sold his interest in this course, he purchased and operated Flora Golf and Country Club. Walt became interested in golf as a young caddy and later rose to become a top ranked amateur. He enjoyed the game throughout his life, even taking time to play a round on his wedding day in 1973. Walt was an avid fisherman and talked about plans to get his boat on the lake again soon. He was a loyal fan of St. Louis Cardinals baseball. He served in the Navy during World War II and was of the Baptist faith. His memberships included the Flora Elks, Flora American Legion Post #14, Flora VFW Post #3999, Flora Moose Lodge, the NMN Club, and the Flora Golf & Country Club. He loved his family, and especially "his girls." Because of their dedication, he was able to remain in the comfort of his home during the later days of his illness. Walt is survived by two sons: Donald Sledge and John Conner Jr.; two daughters: Vicky Evans and Cathy S. Kieta; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; a brother: Bob Sledge; two sisters-in-law: Betty Sledge and Carolyn Sehie; and good friend Lenny Henson. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife (Marilyn), a son (Ricky Sledge), a daughter (Elizabeth Ann Conner), and a brother (Dee L. Sledge). Funeral services for Walt Sledge were held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Pastor Mike Evans officiating. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military honors. Memorials to the newly established Walt and Marilyn Sledge Golf Scholarship Fund or to Flora Calvary Baptist Church.	Sledge, Walter Ray 'Walt' (I1667)
11187	Walter Samuel Marsh, 66, passed away at his home near Noble Sunday after a lingering illness of four years duration. Mr. Marsh was born in Bradley County, Ark., but made his home in Richland County for a number of years. He was a consistent member of the M. E. Church. In 1888 he was married to Miss Corinda Mayo and to this union two sons and one daughter were born. The mother, daughter and one son preceded him to the grave. One son, Edward survives. In 1907 Mr. Marsh was married to Miss Tennie McDowell, who survives him. Their two children both died in infancy. Funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church in Noble Tuesday afternoon with pastor Rev. C. R. Wise. The remains were interred at Hanna cemetery. Olney Times, Thursday March 11, 1926	Marsh, Walter Samuel (I1023)
11188	Walter served a career in the United States Navy and retired in May 1966.	Bricker, Walter LeRoy (I982)
11189	Wanda arrived in Richland County at the age of ten when her father was relocated with the Pure Oil Company. Her family lived in the Pure Oil camps provided by the company for their employees. She was a devoted mother to her two children who enjoyed traveling with her family to the Ozarks and visiting relatives in Los Angeles. Wanda took pleasure in gardening and growing flowers. She also enjoyed antiquing and collecting depression glassware. She will be missed by all those that knew her.	Young, Wanda Jean (I37251)
11190	Wanda attended school at Aurora and Louisville, Illinois.	Krantz, Wanda Marie (I335)
11191	Wanda Clara Mae Cross, 70, of San Jose died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 30, 2002, at her home. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, at Hurley Funeral Home in San Jose. The funeral service, also at Hurley in San Jose, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Allen Payne and the Rev. Clyde Shreve officiating. Burial will be in Mason City Cemetery. Mrs. Cross was a homemaker. She was born Feb. 1, 1932, in Mount Pulaski to Glenn Clinton and Helen Elizabeth Hardin Gill. She married Stephen Harold Cross on Dec. 21, 1956, in Lake Fork. He died Dec. 15, 1989. Surviving are three sons, Stephen (and Ann) Cross of Mount Prospect, Terry (and Jenny) Cross of San Jose and Larry (and Lola) Cross of San Jose; five daughters, Shirley (and Bob) Carpenter of Pekin, Ethel Cross of Peoria, Sophia Cross (and her fiance, Jack Stiles) of San Jose, Christine (and Fred) Hull of Mason City and Glenna (and Ken) Charlier of Glasford; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Robert (and Esther) Gill of Lincoln, Glenn R. Sr. (and Shirley) Gill of Lincoln, Rex Gill Sr. of Lincoln and Roger Sr. (and Cynthia) Gill of Emden; and seven sisters, Betty (and Ron) Hulva of East Peoria, Shirley (and Darrel) Dambacher of Lake Fork, and Virginia (and the Rev. Clyde) Shreve, Joy (and Larry) Horchem, Dorothy (and Jerry) Dambacher, Marilyn McCray and Ruth Stiles, all of Lincoln. Mrs. Cross was a member of the San Jose Methodist Church, San Jose Women's Club and Royal Neighbors of America. Memorial contributions may be made to Wanda Cross Memorial Fund c/o Tri County Bank in San Jose or to San Jose Rescue or Hospice Care of Illinois.	Gill, Wanda Clara Mae (I61212)
11192	Wanda Ferne Barnhart, 88, of Owensboro passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 5, 2014, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born December 9, 1925 in Clay City, Illinois to the late William Shannon and Rosa Holman. She was a member of Settle Memorial Methodist Church, and retired as secretary for Mike Wells Architect at age 83. She was recently a volunteer at the Elizabeth Munday Center. Preceding her in death is her husband, Leslie A. "Barney" Barnhart, and granddaughter, Meredith Howell. Ferne was an amazing, loving, funny, stubborn, generous, spunky, hard working, card playing, sports loving, singing and bowling woman. She was loved by her family and many others beyond that. The highlight of her life was being able to take her whole family on an Alaskan cruise in 2006. She was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinal and Owensboro High School Red Devil fan. In addition to sports, she thoroughly enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandsons. Survivors include her children, James Holman (Sherry) Barnhart of Bloomington, IN, Deborah Lynn (John) Keelin of Madisonville, KY, Diana Lee Barnhart (Tibor Horvath) of Brentwood, CA, Amanda Howell (Tina Maloney) of Owensboro, KY, and Rebecca Jo Barnhart of Carlisle, England; grandchildren, Shanna (Brandon) Lahti, Mark (Abby) Keelin, Samantha Howell, Paul Barnhart, Holly Barnhart, Jeremy Kuzemchak, Andrea Horvath, and Forest Horvath; twin great grandsons, John Mark and Job Matthew Keelin; and a sister, Kathryn Crackel of Clay City, IL. Services are 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at the Chapel of James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory in Owensboro. Burial will follow in Owensboro Memorial Gardens.	Holman, Wanda Ferne (I16519)
11193	Wanda Fessler, 79, of Argenta, died at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2006, at Hawthorne Inn in Clinton. There is no visitation. Cremation rites were accorded. Calvert Funeral Home in Argenta is in chare of arrangements. Mrs Fessler was born on April 25, 1927 in Noble, the daughter of Charles Hance and Dora Denning. She married Howard Fessler on October 27, 1953. He preceded her in death in 2000. She is survived by one sister, Georgia Eloise Leefers, of Argenta. The Olney (IL) Daily Mail, August 2006	Hance, Wanda (I12023)
11194	Wanda L. Bailey, age 74, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away Saturday morning, December 11, 2021, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. She was born September 8, 1947, the daughter of Charles Knight and Mary Opal (Yauch) Harris. On May 21, 1988, she was united in marriage to Ronald R. Bailey during a ceremony at the Clay City First Baptist Church, and they have enjoyed spending 33 wedding anniversaries together. Wanda had worked at Sparton Manufacturing and Bel-Tronics. She was an excellent cook, and very much enjoyed playing bingo. She is survived by her husband, a sister, a nephew, a niece, and two cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Knight and Opal Harris; and a nephew, Charles Haynes. Private burial will take place at Clay City Cemetery.	Harris, Wanda Lea (I636)
11195	Wanda Lea Bourne, 71, of Ridge Farm, formerly of Wynoose and Claremont, died at 9:16 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 1998, at United Samaritan Center in Danville.	Umfleet, Wanda Lea (I21438)
11196	Wanda Lee Clodfelter, 84, of West Salem, Illinois, passed from this life to the next on June 15, 2016.	Hames, Wanda Lee (I37988)
11197	Wanda M. McDowell, 71, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at 4:15 p.m. on Friday, the 18th of February, 2022, in the comfort of her home and family. She was born in Vandalia, Illinois, to James I. Krantz and Evelyn P. Krantz on June 27, 1950. Wanda graduated from high school in Louisville, Illinois, in 1968. She worked in various factories, retail sales, around the family farm, and was a housewife and mother. She loved being outside, animals, children, target practice, crafting, listening to music and dancing. Wanda is survived by: her husband of 49 years, Ron McDowell of Jonesborough, TN, her son, Ronald Lee McDowell of Jonesborough, TN, her daughter, Shelly Marie McDowell of Jonesborough, TN, her granddaughter Lila Rose McDowell of Jonesborough, TN, her brother, William Krantz of Farina, IL, sister-in-law, Frances Krantz of Flora, IL, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Robin Krantz of Flora, IL, a sister, Evelyn Shamhart of Beecher City, IL, a granddaughter, Kirsten Alexis McDowell, and several in-laws. Wandas final wishes were to be cremated with no services, and for donations to be made to hospice on her behalf.	Krantz, Wanda Marie (I335)
11198	Wanda Mae Belcher, age 92, of Marion, Illinois, formerly of Flora passed away Saturday morning, April 8, 2017, at her home in Fifth Season Residential in Marion. She was born July 29, 1924, in Clay County, the daughter of Bernice and Eunice (Darr) Misenhimer. She was united in marriage to Wendell Eugene Belcher on July 28, 1954, in Marion County, and he preceded her in death December 16, 1991. Wanda fondly reminisced the memories of her early life helping on the family farm. She took a job as a telephone operator in Flora, and later worked in the office at Clay County Hospital. She also was employed by Chaneys Cleaners in Flora and Speigels in Centralia. She was a 50-year member of the Rebekahs and had attended the Flora Church of God. She is survived by two granddaughters: DeAnna (husband Bradley) Herzog and Lori Howell, both of Marion; five great-grandchildren: Joey (wife Katie) Groves, Megan Groves, Katy Groves, Bo Harris, and Landon Howell, all of Marion; a brother: Dios Misenhimer of Flora; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son: Bobbie Ray Belcher; two brothers including Bud (wife Shirley) Misenhimer; a sister; and a sister-in-law: Louise Misenhimer. A graveside service for Wanda Belcher will be held 12 noon Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.	Misenhimer, Wanda Mae (I61071)
11199	Wanda Marie (Brassie) Shipman, 59, of Urbana, formerly of Lorton, VA, died on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at her residence.	Brassie, Wanda Marie (I46955)
11200	Wanda Maxine Tibbs, 88, of Clay City, was born on May 17, 1925 in Clay City, Illinois, the daughter of David and Bertha (Patridge) Murbarger. She married Charles "Hank" Tibbs on May 25, 1947 in Kentucky. He preceded her in death on September 30, 2012. Maxine liked country music and loved chocolate. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandkids and great grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Riley; Daughter, Barbara Heath; Daughter, Rhonda Weidner; Daughter, Tina Hopson; Brother, Neil Murbarger; ten Grandkids, 18 Great Grandkids, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, granddaughter, Pamela Heath, sister, "Babe 1" Murbarger, sister Cecile Murbarger Staser, and brothers, Opal Murbarger, Rolla Murbarger, Leo Murbarger, John Murbarger, Arkell Murbarger, Carroll Murbarger, Eath Murbarger, and Shelby Murbarger. Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 3rd, at 10:30am, at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, in Clay City; with burial in the Clay City Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, August 2nd, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at the Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, in Clay City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Clay County.	Murbarger, Wanda Maxine (I20128)

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11151

Vivian V. Raley, 88, of Rinard, IL died December 20, 2004, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN.

She was born December 8, 1916, in Rinard, the daughter of James Roy and Mayme McGrew Kessel. She married Melvin E. Raley Feb. 13, 1933 in Cisne and he preceded her in death on November 25, 1984.

Survivors include two sons, James Edward and Ronald L. Raley; three sisters, Vera Hendricks, Geraldine Dust, and Joyce Moore; one brother, Howard Kessel; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, infant son, Gary; two brothers, Kenneth and Galen, and one sister, Genevive.

Graveside services were held at Bunker Cemetery in Rinard with Frank and Bright Funeral Home in charge.

Kessel, Vivian V. (I60110)

11152

Vivian's obituary lists him as George Weldon Abbott.

Family: Abbott, George Weldon Jr. / Newton, Vivian Mae (F399)

11153

Vivian's obituary lists his death as March 23, 1984.

Abbott, George Weldon Jr. (I355)

11154

Volume 002, Page ____, License # 00000019, Richland County, Illinois

Family: McDowell, Charles Arthur 'Charlie' / Caldwell, Florence 'Flo' (F86)

11155

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

Family: Studer, Peter / ?, Anna (F67)

11156

Volume 003, Page 0097, License # 00000044, Richland County, Illinois

Family: Higgason, Carroll Lloyde / McDowell, Gladys Charlene (F99)

11157

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

Family: Monical, Dale Eugene / ?, Becky (F849)

11158

Volume 2, Page 25, License 320, Clay County

Family: Tackitt, Deon E. / McDowell, Gladys Charlene (F100)

11159

von Blitz erschlagen [struck by lightning]

Hasler, Rosina (I3680)

11160

von Blitz erschlagen [struck by lightning]

Hasler, Kaspar (I3676)

11161

Vonda Shafer, 57, a veteran of World War I passed away Sunday morning at a veterans' hospital at Jacksonville, IL

He is the son of W. S. Shafer of Olney.

He was born in Richland County on January 30, 1888.

Besides his father he leaves two sons, W. M. Shafer of Lake Bluff, IL and Virgil D. Shafer of the U. S. Navy, now in the Pacific. Also a sister, Mrs. Floy Adamson of Claremont, and a brother Joy Shafer of Robinson, and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday with interment at Haven Hill Cemetery.

Shafer, Vonda (I37492)

11162

Vonda Shafer, 57, a veteran of World War I passed away Sunday morning at a veterans' hospital at Jacksonville, IL

Shafer, Vonda (I37492)

11163

Vosco was born in 1822, he held a patent for a reaping machine, and his first wife was Matilda Hoover Chafee, Find A Grave id# 24924233, buried in Onstott Cemetery. Vosco married second Karon Shelton in Clay Co., 8/1/1869

Children with Matilda: Joseph W., Rose E [m. David Barnett], George W. [m. Nancy Lay Mankas]

Children with Karon: James S., Cora M., Edmond R., Vosco M. Jr., likely a twin of Edmond R., d. 7/1879

Chafee, Vosco M. (I29752)

11164

W. Jean" Engelmeier, 91, of Flora, Illinois passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the Flora GardensCare Center.

Born April 18, 1929 in Flora, she was the daughter of Clifford E. and Ola N. (Lents) Eaton.

Following high school graduation, she attended Richard Academy studying beauty culture. Following graduation, she owned Jean's Beauty Shop. She enjoyed her home, and caring for her family.

She married Harvey B. Engelmeier, October 5, 1946 in Flora and he preceded her in death October 6, 2015.

Surviving are her son, Micheal Wayne (Kristal) Engelmeier of Flora, along with 4 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren.

Also left to mourn her passing are her siblings Jess, Shirley, Sue and Mary Helen.

In addition to her husband she is preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Linda Sue Woomer (1997).

The family chose cremation, and will arrange for a graveside service to be held in 2021.

Memorials may be made to the Donor's choice and will be accepted by the Sutherland - Rankin Funeral Home, 310 N. Broadway, P.O. Box 97, Salem, Illinois.

Eaton, W. Jean (I59044)

11165

Wabash County, Illinois; volume 255, page 11

Family: Grubb, Jacob / Harmon, Nancy (F9648)

11166

Waldine Hattie Hock Rice, 95, of Johnston City, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Helia Healthcare in Energy.

Waldine was a member of the Herrin Free Methodist Church and attended the Ferges Free Methodist Church.

Waldine was born December 20, 1923 in Cambria, IL to Elmer D. and Edna Alice (Williams) Harvel.

Waldine was first united in marriage with Ernest Hock on September 21, 1940 in Jackson, MO. He preceded her in death on February 7, 1990. She then married Clyde Rice on March 27, 1993 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on May 27, 1999.

Surviving are, three sisters and a brother-in-law, Helen Jenkins of Marion, Sue and Jerry Ranchino of Ferges, Bernita Cross of Harrisburg; step son, Wendell Rice; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, parents, sister, Virginia Waldron and seven brothers, Les Harvel, Dale Harvel, William H. Harvel, Joe Harvel, Carl Harvel, Robert Harvel, Raymond Harvel.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2019 at Meredith-Waddell Funeral Home in Herrin with Pastor David Sain and Pastor Ted Cunningham officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Carterville.

Harvel, Waldine 'Hattie' (I9852)

11167

Walker Harris, highly respected and well known farmer living near Clay City, was dead on arrival at 2:30 a.m. today at the Clay County Hospital at Flora.

The remains are at the Cardascio-Hancock Funeral Home at Clay City with arrangements pending.

The deceased is survived by his wife, Lyda, and two daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Helen) Laughton of Clay City and Miss Mayde Marie Harris of Sullivan, Illinois.

Olney Daily Mail (IL)

Harris, Walker (I26726)

11168

Wall's Of The Missing

Bunnell, George H. (I42969)

11169

Wallace "Dutch" Crown, 89, of Lawrenceville passed away on Friday October 26, 2012, at Lawrence Community Healthcare in Bridgeport, IL. He was born July 12, 1923 in Flora, IL. to John H. Crown and Mabel (Helm) Crown. He was married to Joan Gailey, and Delores Hayden, and both preceded him in death.

Dutch worked for B & O Railroad as a Train Dispatcher for 42 years. He served our country in the US Army during WW II. He was a member of the First Baptist church in Flora, IL. , and a member of the American Legion in Flat Rock, VFW, and the Moose Lodge.

Dutch was preceded in death by his parents, wives, three sisters, two brothers, and a grandson; Donald Salter.

He is survived by his loving daughter: Jane Ann Wirth from Lawrenceville, IL., step-daughters; Nancy Salesman from Plainfield, IN., and Janis Fry from Godfrey IL., four step-grandchildren, and several step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service at Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, IL.

Burial in Lawrenceville City Cemetery with military rites by American Legion and VFW.

Crown, Wallace M. (I43541)

11170

Wallace "Wally" H. Trotter, 48, of Flora, died at his residence

Trotter, Wallace Harold 'Wally' (I41329)

11171

Walls of the Missing

Swift, Carl B. (I35162)

11172

Walls Of The Missing

Adams, Donovan Glen (I42958)

11173

Walter "Ray" Ames, 83, of Clay City, passed away August 14, 2020 at his residence.

Walter "Ray" Ames was born July 15, 1937 in Crawford Co., IL to Walter Ray Ames, Sr. and Catherine (DeWitt).

He married the love of his life, his best friend, Vera "Pat" (Sampson) on April 18, 1983 and Vera preceded him in death on December 23, 2016.

Ray was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was proud of his NRA membership and enjoyed trap shooting. Ray took pleasure in watching all sports, especially baseball and football.

Walter "Ray" Ames is survived by his son, Steve Ames and wife Connie of Oblong; son, Larry Garrard and wife Jeanie of Oblong and their children; son, Robert Taylor and wife Patty of Salem, IL; daughter, Debbie McCarthy and husband Elmo of Rinard, IL; daughter, Mary Cole and husband Robert of Clay City; daughter, Gaitha Miller of Noble; grandchildren, Billy King, Jeremy King, Matthew McCarthy, Christopher McCarthy, Kelsie Frederick, Amber Sanders, Cassandra Lagle, Nichol (Doug) Britton, Kasey Taylor, Dustin (Heather) Taylor, Katie (Brandon) Stanley, and Haley Miller; and several great grandchildren;.

Walter "Ray" Ames was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter, Linda Stanford; sons, Mike and Ron Garrard; and sister, Louise Edgington.

Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City is in charge of arrangements. A funeral will be at 1:00 PM on August 17, 2020 at KPFH - Clay City. A visitation will be at 11:00 AM on August 17,2020 at KPFH- Clay City.

Interment will take place on August 17, 2020 at Clay City Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to American Cancer Society

Ames, Walter Ray Jr. (I50179)

11174

Walter Crackel, 73, of Clay City, died at 3 a.m. Saturday at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Easley Funeral Home at Clay City, with burial in Clay City cemetery. Rev. Alex Cavenaile was in charge of the funeral rites.

The deceased, who was a farmer and welding shop owner, was a member of the Sailor Springs Christian Church. He was married to Bertha Bateman at Vincennes on May 13, 1913.

He is survived by his wife, Bertha; two daughters, Mrs. Rowena Miller and Mrs. Sadie Esser, both of Washington, Mo. ; two sons, Ray and Harold, both of Clay City; three brothers, Arthur, Pearl and John Crackel; and ten grandchildren.

Olney Daily Mail
Olney, IL
November 24, 1969

Crackel, C. Walter (I18545)

11175

Walter Crackel, 73, of Clay City, died at 3 a.m. Saturday at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Crackel, C. Walter (I18545)

11176

Walter E. "Buddy" Rogers Jr., 78, of Olney, died Friday, January 1, 2010, at his home with his family at his side.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 700 N. Silver St., with the Rev. Jan Laws and the Rev. David McNabb officiating. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Mr. Rogers was born January 23, 1931, the only son of Walter E. Sr. and Geneva (Crum) Rogers. He graduated from Olney Township High School in 1948 and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1955. He was a lifetime resident of Olney.

Being of the Christian faith, he was a member of the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. For many years he was a church elder and church treasurer.

He served four consecutive terms as trustee for Olney Township and was a member of the American Legion for 56 years.

Walter was married to Sharon K. Steele, who preceded him in death in 1981.

On March 17, 1989, he married Beverly J. Campbell. She survives along with one son, Michael C. (Madeleine) Rogers and grandsons, Logan M. and William C., of Livingston, Mont. and one daughter, Jaime L. Rogers of Crestone, Colo.

He will be sadly missed by seven stepdaughters: Kim (Dr. James) Ligon, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Lori (Walter) Myers, of Lenoir, N.C., Ann (Randy) Christopherson, of Green Bay, Wis., Erin Schnepper, of Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, Dr. Lisa Schnepper (Scott Miller), of Winona, Minn., Amy Jo Johnson (Louis Kapp), of Gurnee, Cassie Schnepper, of Park City; and two stepsons: Daniel (Kimberly) Schnepper, of Hudson, Wis., and Darin (Colleen) Schnepper, of Lancaster, Wis.

Dearly loved by all of his family, he was called Grandpa Buddy by Chris and Patti Christopherson, Tara and Cory Beaton, Tereasa and David Prince, Megan O'Malley, Luke Wenzel, Adam Wenzel, Matthew Wenzel, Patrick Johnson, Ian Johnson, Haley Schnepper, Wesley Schnepper, Bindi Schnepper, Gavin Schnepper, Dylan Schnepper, Darien Schnepper, and great-grandson, Paul Christopherson.

He will also be missed by his extended family, Lee and Sheryll Mitchell, and all of the people with whom he worked for over 21 1/2 years at Pool's True-Value.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife and sister, Elizabeth Ann.

Rogers, Walter E. 'Buddy' Jr. (I37548)

11177

Walter E. "Buddy" Rogers Jr., 78, of Olney, died Friday, January 1, 2010, at his home with his family at his side.

Rogers, Walter E. 'Buddy' Jr. (I37548)

11178

Walter G. Yelch, 72, Sumner, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday in Richland Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Richland County on Feb. 9, 1908, son, of William and Klaura (Bunn) Yelch. He married Opal Clark, who survives.

Mr. Yelch was a retired pipe fitter and a member of the Lawsonian Church.

Other survivors include a son, Billy, at home; three daughters, Marsha Groff, Lawrenceville, Mrs. Brenda Rodrick, Claremont, and Mrs. Marjorie Robbins, Sumner; three sisters, Mrs. Joy Cullison, Ithica, N.Y., Mrs. Blanche Johnson, Missouri, and Mrs. Beulah Woodruff, Bridgeport; 11 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Sumner Cemetery with Bro. Elton Carlson presiding. Visitation is after 6 p.m. Friday at the Sivert Funeral Home in Sumner.

Obit from an Olney, IL newspaper

Yelch, Walter G. (I52988)

11179

Walter Garland Murvin, 82, of Clay City died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Carle Clinic, Champaign.

Murvin, Walter Garland (I18417)

11180

Walter Gill, farmer. P. O. Clay City, was born in Yorkshire, England, on April 18, 1827, and is a son of "William and Sallie (Littlewood) Gill, both of whom are now dead. He was the eldest of a family of thirteen children, of whom but four are n now living, William, Ruth and Eliza, in England, and Walter, our subject. The latter received a common English education in the old country, and at an early age was apprenticed to learn the mason and stone-cutter's trade. He worked at that trade in England until about twenty-three, and then came to this country, landing in the city of New York in the summer of 1850. He worked in that city at his trade the following fall and winter, and in the next two years he worked in different cities in the Atlantic and Middle States.

In 1853, he came to Illinois and began working as a contractor for mason and stone work on the Ohio & Mississippi Railroad. He worked on that road for two years, and then went to Missouri and there worked on the North Missouri, which was then under process of construction. He only worked there for one year, and then returned to Illinois.

He settled in Stanford Township, Clay County. He first purchased 120 acres which he has since increased to 360 acres, situated in Sections 10, 15, 21 and 22. Has about 230 acres in cultivation; also pays some attention to stock-raising, handling about fifty head of cattle, and considerable amount of other stock in a year.

Mr. Gill was married in Clay City Township, Clay County, on March 15, 1855. to Mary Ann Evans, a daughter of Seth and Ketorah Evans, early pioneer settlers in this county, and already noticed in the history of Clay City Township. Mrs. Gill was born in this county on October 5, 1827, and was the mother of seven children, live of whom are now livingJonas in Flora, William in Flora, Francis at Xenia, Charles in Louisville, and Oscar at Mill Shoals.

Her death took place in March, 1866, and on September 26, 1869, Mr. Gill was married near Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., Ill., to Miss Mary Jane Gray, a daughter of George and Mary Ann (Doty) Gray, both natives of Virginia. This lady was also born in that State on January 1, 1840, and to her have been born five children, three of whom are now living, viz., Cora L., Ida R. and Emma J. Mr. Gill is a strong Democrat. Mrs. Gill is a member of the Clay City Methodist Episcopal Church.

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

Gill, Walter (I20859)

11181

Walter L. Curtis, 75, of 615 W. Chestnut, Olney, Ill. died 12:51 p.m., May 5, 1990 at his residence.

Mr. Curtis was born July 7, 1914 in Richland County, the son of Charlie and Carrie (Clark) Curtis. He married Zella V. Curtis and she died October 6, 1987.

He was retired from Ginder construction.

Survivors include sons, Leroy Curtis, Olney; Darrell Curtis, Clay City; Walter R. Curtis, Sumner; Terry Curtis, Longview, Tx.; daughters, Patsy Johnson, West Liberty; Lois Worstell, Olney and Carrie Lane, Olney; one sister, Ruth Marks, Olney; .21 grandchildren, 22 great -grandchildren, two
nieces and one nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son, two brothers, one son-in-law and one grandson.

Curtis, Walter L. (I11205)

11182

Walter L. Curtis, 75, of 615 W. Chestnut, Olney, Ill. died 12:51 p.m., May 5, 1990 at his residence.

Curtis, Walter L. (I11205)

11183

Walter lived in Noble, Illinois. He died at the Richland Memorial Hospital.

Payne, Walter (I215)

11184

Walter Lowell Sons, age 52, of Cisne, Illinois, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025, at HSHS St. Anthonys Hospital in Effingham.

He was born October 3, 1972, in Flora, the son of Lowell Beryl and Barbara Lucille (Cook) Sons.

Walter had been a driver for Bayles Trucking for several years. From a young age, he dreamed of becoming a semi-truck driver, often using his imagination to travel the highways and talk on a C.B. radio. His lifelong passion for automobiles showed in his enjoyment of car shows and his collection of model cars. He cherished time with family and especially looked forward to the chance to steal the deviled eggs.

He is survived by his son: Jarod T. Sons of Flora; brothers: Jeffrey (Paula) Sons of Salem and Gary (Cindy) Sons of Woodbridge Virginia; a sister: Carol (Ron) Pruitt of Kell; girlfriend: Teresa Clifton of Cisne; stepdaughter: Ashley (Michael) Kell of Xenia; grandchildren: Braelynn, Bentley, Bristol, and Bryce; nieces: Amy H., Angie, Amy P., Nicci, Stephanie, Samantha, Jeannie, and Crystal; nephews: Ronnie Jr., Caleb, and Christopher; and 13 great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; paternal grandparents: Beryl and Lela Sons; and maternal grandparents: Leland and Lucy Cook.

A graveside ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at East Lawn Cemetery in Salem. Those who wish to attend are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. Please make checks payable to Frank & Bright Funeral Home.

Sons, Walter Lowell (I33746)

11185

Walter Payne, 78, Flora, died November 1, 1990 at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL.

He was bron July 21, 1912 in Clay City, the son of Crawford and Bertha Earhart Payne. He married Bernice Yauch in Clay County in 1956. She preceded him in death in 1979.

He was a laborer in construction. He was a member of Flora Eagles, a WWII veteran, member of Flora VFW, and Flora American Legion.

Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda Cox and Tammy Martin; three brothers, Sherman, Glenn, and Earl; three sisters, Edna Wyatt, Amy Brabouski, and Dorothy Brown. He has 3 grandchildren and one step-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and two brothers.

Funeral services were graveside at the Clay City Cemetery with full military rites.

Hosselton, Bookhout, Engelmeier Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Payne, Walter A. (I858)

11186

Walter R. "Walt" Sledge, age 83, of Flora, IL died at 5:40 AM on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.

Walt was born on December 1, 1927 in Cole, IL to Emory G. and Mattie (Riley) Sledge. He was united in marriage to Marilyn I. Hoskins on February 23, 1973 in Flora and they celebrated 38 anniversaries together. Marilyn preceded him in death on December 4, 2010.

Walt Sledge was the founder and president of Sledge Drilling and Walt Sledge Producing Company. After retiring from his companies, he became a partner in Futures Golf Club in Puryear, Tennessee.

When he sold his interest in this course, he purchased and operated Flora Golf and Country Club. Walt became interested in golf as a young caddy and later rose to become a top ranked amateur. He enjoyed the game throughout his life, even taking time to play a round on his wedding day in 1973.

Walt was an avid fisherman and talked about plans to get his boat on the lake again soon. He was a loyal fan of St. Louis Cardinals baseball.

He served in the Navy during World War II and was of the Baptist faith. His memberships included the Flora Elks, Flora American Legion Post #14, Flora VFW Post #3999, Flora Moose Lodge, the NMN Club, and the Flora Golf & Country Club.

He loved his family, and especially "his girls." Because of their dedication, he was able to remain in the comfort of his home during the later days of his illness.

Walt is survived by two sons: Donald Sledge and John Conner Jr.; two daughters: Vicky Evans and Cathy S. Kieta; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; a brother: Bob Sledge; two sisters-in-law: Betty Sledge and Carolyn Sehie; and good friend Lenny Henson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife (Marilyn), a son (Ricky Sledge), a daughter (Elizabeth Ann Conner), and a brother (Dee L. Sledge).

Funeral services for Walt Sledge were held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Pastor Mike Evans officiating.

Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military honors.

Memorials to the newly established Walt and Marilyn Sledge Golf Scholarship Fund or to Flora Calvary Baptist Church.

Sledge, Walter Ray 'Walt' (I1667)

11187

Walter Samuel Marsh, 66, passed away at his home near Noble Sunday after a lingering illness of four years duration.

Mr. Marsh was born in Bradley County, Ark., but made his home in Richland County for a number of years. He was a consistent member of the M. E. Church. In 1888 he was married to Miss Corinda Mayo and to this union two sons and one daughter were born. The mother, daughter and one son preceded him to the grave. One son, Edward survives.

In 1907 Mr. Marsh was married to Miss Tennie McDowell, who survives him. Their two children both died in infancy.

Funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church in Noble Tuesday afternoon with pastor Rev. C. R. Wise. The remains were interred at Hanna cemetery.

Olney Times, Thursday March 11, 1926

Marsh, Walter Samuel (I1023)

11188

Walter served a career in the United States Navy and retired in May 1966.

Bricker, Walter LeRoy (I982)

11189

Wanda arrived in Richland County at the age of ten when her father was relocated with the Pure Oil Company. Her family lived in the Pure Oil camps provided by the company for their employees. She was a devoted mother to her two children who enjoyed traveling with her family to the Ozarks and visiting relatives in Los Angeles. Wanda took pleasure in gardening and growing flowers. She also enjoyed antiquing and collecting depression glassware. She will be missed by all those that knew her.

Young, Wanda Jean (I37251)

11190

Wanda attended school at Aurora and Louisville, Illinois.

Krantz, Wanda Marie (I335)

11191

Wanda Clara Mae Cross, 70, of San Jose died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 30, 2002, at her home.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, at Hurley Funeral Home in San Jose.

The funeral service, also at Hurley in San Jose, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Allen Payne and the Rev. Clyde Shreve officiating.

Burial will be in Mason City Cemetery.

Mrs. Cross was a homemaker.

She was born Feb. 1, 1932, in Mount Pulaski to Glenn Clinton and Helen Elizabeth Hardin Gill. She married Stephen Harold Cross on Dec. 21, 1956, in Lake Fork. He died Dec. 15, 1989.
Surviving are three sons, Stephen (and Ann) Cross of Mount Prospect, Terry (and Jenny) Cross of San Jose and Larry (and Lola) Cross of San Jose; five daughters, Shirley (and Bob) Carpenter of Pekin, Ethel Cross of Peoria, Sophia Cross (and her fiance, Jack Stiles) of San Jose, Christine (and Fred) Hull of Mason City and Glenna (and Ken) Charlier of Glasford; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Robert (and Esther) Gill of Lincoln, Glenn R. Sr. (and Shirley) Gill of Lincoln, Rex Gill Sr. of Lincoln and Roger Sr. (and Cynthia) Gill of Emden; and seven sisters, Betty (and Ron) Hulva of East Peoria, Shirley (and Darrel) Dambacher of Lake Fork, and Virginia (and the Rev. Clyde) Shreve, Joy (and Larry) Horchem, Dorothy (and Jerry) Dambacher, Marilyn McCray and Ruth Stiles, all of Lincoln.

Mrs. Cross was a member of the San Jose Methodist Church, San Jose Women's Club and Royal Neighbors of America.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wanda Cross Memorial Fund c/o Tri County Bank in San Jose or to San Jose Rescue or Hospice Care of Illinois.

Gill, Wanda Clara Mae (I61212)

11192

Wanda Ferne Barnhart, 88, of Owensboro passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 5, 2014, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born December 9, 1925 in Clay City, Illinois to the late William Shannon and Rosa Holman. She was a member of Settle Memorial Methodist Church, and retired as secretary for Mike Wells Architect at age 83. She was recently a volunteer at the Elizabeth Munday Center. Preceding her in death is her husband, Leslie A. "Barney" Barnhart, and granddaughter, Meredith Howell.

Ferne was an amazing, loving, funny, stubborn, generous, spunky, hard working, card playing, sports loving, singing and bowling woman. She was loved by her family and many others beyond that. The highlight of her life was being able to take her whole family on an Alaskan cruise in 2006. She was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinal and Owensboro High School Red Devil fan. In addition to sports, she thoroughly enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandsons.

Survivors include her children, James Holman (Sherry) Barnhart of Bloomington, IN, Deborah Lynn (John) Keelin of Madisonville, KY, Diana Lee Barnhart (Tibor Horvath) of Brentwood, CA, Amanda Howell (Tina Maloney) of Owensboro, KY, and Rebecca Jo Barnhart of Carlisle, England; grandchildren, Shanna (Brandon) Lahti, Mark (Abby) Keelin, Samantha Howell, Paul Barnhart, Holly Barnhart, Jeremy Kuzemchak, Andrea Horvath, and Forest Horvath; twin great grandsons, John Mark and Job Matthew Keelin; and a sister, Kathryn Crackel of Clay City, IL.

Services are 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at the Chapel of James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory in Owensboro. Burial will follow in Owensboro Memorial Gardens.

Holman, Wanda Ferne (I16519)

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Wanda Fessler, 79, of Argenta, died at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2006, at Hawthorne Inn in Clinton.

There is no visitation. Cremation rites were accorded. Calvert Funeral Home in Argenta is in chare of arrangements.

Mrs Fessler was born on April 25, 1927 in Noble, the daughter of Charles Hance and Dora Denning. She married Howard Fessler on October 27, 1953. He preceded her in death in 2000.

She is survived by one sister, Georgia Eloise Leefers, of Argenta.

The Olney (IL) Daily Mail, August 2006

Hance, Wanda (I12023)

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Wanda L. Bailey, age 74, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away Saturday morning, December 11, 2021, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

She was born September 8, 1947, the daughter of Charles Knight and Mary Opal (Yauch) Harris. On May 21, 1988, she was united in marriage to Ronald R. Bailey during a ceremony at the Clay City First Baptist Church, and they have enjoyed spending 33 wedding anniversaries together.

Wanda had worked at Sparton Manufacturing and Bel-Tronics. She was an excellent cook, and very much enjoyed playing bingo.

She is survived by her husband, a sister, a nephew, a niece, and two cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Knight and Opal Harris; and a nephew, Charles Haynes.

Private burial will take place at Clay City Cemetery.

Harris, Wanda Lea (I636)

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Wanda Lea Bourne, 71, of Ridge Farm, formerly of Wynoose and Claremont, died at 9:16 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 1998, at United Samaritan Center in Danville.

Umfleet, Wanda Lea (I21438)

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Wanda Lee Clodfelter, 84, of West Salem, Illinois, passed from this life to the next on June 15, 2016.

Hames, Wanda Lee (I37988)

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Wanda M. McDowell, 71, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at 4:15 p.m. on Friday, the 18th of February, 2022, in the comfort of her home and family. She was born in Vandalia, Illinois, to James I. Krantz and Evelyn P. Krantz on June 27, 1950.

Wanda graduated from high school in Louisville, Illinois, in 1968. She worked in various factories, retail sales, around the family farm, and was a housewife and mother. She loved being outside, animals, children, target practice, crafting, listening to music and dancing.

Wanda is survived by: her husband of 49 years, Ron McDowell of Jonesborough, TN, her son, Ronald Lee McDowell of Jonesborough, TN, her daughter, Shelly Marie McDowell of Jonesborough, TN, her granddaughter Lila Rose McDowell of Jonesborough, TN, her brother, William Krantz of Farina, IL, sister-in-law, Frances Krantz of Flora, IL, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Robin Krantz of Flora, IL, a sister, Evelyn Shamhart of Beecher City, IL, a granddaughter, Kirsten Alexis McDowell, and several in-laws.

Wandas final wishes were to be cremated with no services, and for donations to be made to hospice on her behalf.

Krantz, Wanda Marie (I335)

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Wanda Mae Belcher, age 92, of Marion, Illinois, formerly of Flora passed away Saturday morning, April 8, 2017, at her home in Fifth Season Residential in Marion.

She was born July 29, 1924, in Clay County, the daughter of Bernice and Eunice (Darr) Misenhimer. She was united in marriage to Wendell Eugene Belcher on July 28, 1954, in Marion County, and he preceded her in death December 16, 1991.

Wanda fondly reminisced the memories of her early life helping on the family farm. She took a job as a telephone operator in Flora, and later worked in the office at Clay County Hospital. She also was employed by Chaneys Cleaners in Flora and Speigels in Centralia. She was a 50-year member of the Rebekahs and had attended the Flora Church of God.

She is survived by two granddaughters: DeAnna (husband Bradley) Herzog and Lori Howell, both of Marion; five great-grandchildren: Joey (wife Katie) Groves, Megan Groves, Katy Groves, Bo Harris, and Landon Howell, all of Marion; a brother: Dios Misenhimer of Flora; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son: Bobbie Ray Belcher; two brothers including Bud (wife Shirley) Misenhimer; a sister; and a sister-in-law: Louise Misenhimer.

A graveside service for Wanda Belcher will be held 12 noon Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery in Flora.

Memorial donations are suggested to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.

Misenhimer, Wanda Mae (I61071)

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Wanda Marie (Brassie) Shipman, 59, of Urbana, formerly of Lorton, VA, died on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at her residence.

Brassie, Wanda Marie (I46955)

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Wanda Maxine Tibbs, 88, of Clay City, was born on May 17, 1925 in Clay City, Illinois, the daughter of David and Bertha (Patridge) Murbarger. She married Charles "Hank" Tibbs on May 25, 1947 in Kentucky. He preceded her in death on September 30, 2012.

Maxine liked country music and loved chocolate. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandkids and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Riley; Daughter, Barbara Heath; Daughter, Rhonda Weidner; Daughter, Tina Hopson; Brother, Neil Murbarger; ten Grandkids, 18 Great Grandkids, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, granddaughter, Pamela Heath, sister, "Babe 1" Murbarger, sister Cecile Murbarger Staser, and brothers, Opal Murbarger, Rolla Murbarger, Leo Murbarger, John Murbarger, Arkell Murbarger, Carroll Murbarger, Eath Murbarger, and Shelby Murbarger.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 3rd, at 10:30am, at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, in Clay City; with burial in the Clay City Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday, August 2nd, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at the Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, in Clay City.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Clay County.

Murbarger, Wanda Maxine (I20128)

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