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1451	Charles "Ray" Combs, 65, of Dundas, passed away at 4:05 AM, Monday, January 6, 2014 at IU Methodist Health Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ray was born on May 18, 1948 in Richland County, Illinois, the son of Charles F. Combs and Vivian M. (Bare). He married Linda Bailey on August 14, 1976 Olney, llinois. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Linda Combs of Dundas; Mother, Vivian Combs of Olney; Daughter, Tabitha Blanchard and husband Aaron of Cisne, IL; Daughter, Holly Berger and husband Jeremy of Noble; Grandchildren, Logan Berger, Jordan Berger, Natalie Berger, and Joshua Blanchard; Sister, Kay Novak and husband Don; Brother, Dale Combs and wife Shirley; Sister, Carolyn Iffert and husband Gene; Brother, Glenn Combs and wife Cindy; Sister-in-law, Susie Gill and husband Nelson; Brothers-in-law, Carl Brown and George Brown Sr.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and infant sister, Barbara Combs. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home obituary	Combs, Charles 'Ray' (I55175)
1452	Charles (Chuck) D. Combs, Jr., 77, formerly of Clay City, died June 8, 2010 in Phoenix, AZ. Mr. Combs was retired from the U. S. Army with over 20 years of devoted service to his nation. His military decorations included the Berlin Army of Occupation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry and the Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge. Survivors include his wife, Betty, daughter Kathy, Sons Gene & Terry, brothers Leonard and Les and sister Mary Ellen.	Combs, Charles D. 'Chuck' Jr. (I33512)
1453	Charles Abbott, age 75, of the Glenwood community northwest of Noble, died last Friday night at the Olney Sanitarium. Death was due to pneumonia. Mr. Abbott is survived by his wife, one son, John Abbott, and two daughters, Mrs. Charles Patterson and Mrs. Carlos Brown, all of Noble and vicinity. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Glenwood church with Rev. Jess Kindred in charge and burial was in the Hanna cemetery. Published in the Olney Advocate, Thursday, Nov. 22, 1945. (IL)	Abbott, Charles Kiefer 'Charlie' (I2562)
1454	Charles Abbott, age 75, of the Glenwood community northwest of Noble, died last Friday night at the Olney Sanitarium. Death was due to pneumonia. Mr. Abbott is survived by his wife, one son, John Abbott, and two daughters, Mrs. Charles Patterson and Mrs. Carlos Brown, all of Noble and vicinity. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Glenwood church with Rev. Jess Kindred in charge and burial was in the Hanna cemetery. Published in the Olney Advocate, Thursday, Nov. 22, 1945. (IL) Name: Charles Kiefer Abbott Birth Date: 22 Jun 1870 Birth Place: Richland Co , Ill Death Date: 16 Nov 1945 Death Place: Olney, Richland, Illinois Burial Date: 18 Nov 1945 Burial Place: Noble Twp., Richland, Ill. Cemetery Name: Hannah Death Age: 75 Occupation: Farmer Race: White Marital Status: M Gender: Male Residence: Noble Twp., Richland, Ill. Father Name: Lewis Abbott Father Birth Place: Ripley, Ind. Mother Name: Paulina Taylor Mother Birth Place: Ill. Spouse Name: Carrie FHL Film Number: 1984362 Illinois Death and Stillbirth Index 1916-1947	Abbott, Charles Kiefer 'Charlie' (I2562)
1455	CHARLES ALLEN SHEHORN, 37, of Johnsonville, IL passed away at 2:15AM Monday, Sept. 20, 2010 at Cisne Rehab and Health Center, Cisne, IL. Charles Allen was born January 26, 1973 at Fairfield, IL to Charles Dean and Judy K. (Forth) Shehorn. He never married. He was a caregiver and attended Johnsonville United Methodist Church. Surviving Charles Allen are his mother Judy Shehorn of Johnsonville, IL; 3 aunts Connie Forth of Johnsonville, IL; Mary Ann Kirgan of Salem, IL; and Dorothy Chapman of Centralia, IL; 1 uncle and aunt Steve & Sharon Forth of Kilgore, TX and several cousins. Preceding him in death was his father Charles. Graveside services for Charles Allen Shehorn will be 10:00AM Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Palestine Cemetery near Iuka, IL. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6-8PM at Hosselton Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Clay County Hospice in memory of Charles Allen Shehorn and will be accepted at the funeral home.	Shehorn, Charles Allen (I56277)
1456	Charles Alvin Wille, 83, of Clay City died at 9:10 a.m. Monday, November 16, 2009, at Flora Healthcare Center in Flora. Mr. Wille was born May 16, 1926 in Alton, the son of Charles H. and Sarah Rachel (Griffin) Wille. He married Lois Neoga (McDowell) Wille on June 8, 1951 in Missouri. He was a retired mechanic and a WWII Air Force Veteran. Mr. Wille is survived by his wife, Lois Neoga Wille; son, Victor Wille; mother, Sarah Wille; sister, Lois Roberts; grandson, Chuck Wille; grandson, Bud Wille; granddaughter, Melissa Hagen. He was preceded in death by his father and three brothers Richard, William and Berlin Wille. Funeral services will be at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City with Minister Carson Root officiating. Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery with full military rites at the graveside. Published Olney Daily Mail.	Wille, Charles Alvin (I10300)
1457	Charles and Gertrude Cole were married at The Immaculate Conception Church at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Charles and Gertrude adopted John Witheral.	Cole, Gertrude Alice (I499)
1458	Charles and Gertrude Cole were married at The Immaculate Conception Church at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Charles and Gertrude adopted John Witheral. He died at the Marion County Hospital in Salem, Marion County, Illinois.	Lents, Charles Ernest (I498)
1459	Charles and Velna operated Sivert Funeral Home in Sumner for many years before moving to Olney upon retirement.	Jennings, Velna Lucille (I20767)
1460	Charles B. McDowell, 85, of Toledo, formerly of Olney, died Friday, April 1, 1994 at 12:45 p.m. in the Cumberland Nursing Center in Greenup. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at Barkley Funeral Home in Toledo. Burial will be at Crest Haven Cemetery in Olney. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, (Monday). McDowell was born Dec. 21, 1908, in Newton, the son of Clarence and Mary (Beverlin) McDowell. He married Etta Titus Aug. 10, 1942. He was a retired service station owner. He was a member of the Toledo United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, of Toledo; a son, Larry McDowell of Houston, Texas; a daughter, Sandra French of Albuquerque, N.M.; a step-daughter, Oma Layton of Toledo; a brother, Dorris McDowell of Florida; three sisters, Deane Greenwood of Newton, Evelyn Semple of Olney and Grace Bliss of Auburndale, Fla.; six grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. McDowell was preceded in death by his parents, a son, and two sisters. Published in Olney Daily Mail, IL	McDowell, Charles B. (I17721)
1461	Charles B. Pringle, 62, Clay City, died at his home. He was born in Tulsa, OK February 7, 1916, the son of Guy and Pearl Pringle. He married Dorothea L. Lutz June 2, 1941 at Lebanon, MO. He was a member of the Clay City United Methodist Church and was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife; a son, Bernie Lee; a daughter, Sharon Lyerla; a brother, Lloyd; sisters, Freda Senger, Jennie Postle, and Eugenia Spencer; father, Guy; and five grandchildren. Services were held at the Cardascio Funeral Home in Clay City with burial in the Clay City Cemetery. (Olney Daily Mail obituary)	Pringle, Charles B. (I26795)
1462	Charles C. Taylor, 71, Rt. 2, Noble, died at 12:35 p.m. Monday at his home.	Taylor, Charles C. 'Charlie' (I33474)
1463	Charles Clifton (Chuck) Patterson, 72, passed away Sunday at the Burgin Nursing Manor in Olney, following a lengthy illness.	Patterson, Charles Clifton 'Chuck' (I2583)
1464	Charles Curtis Childers, 60, of Woodland Park, Colo., formerly of Flora, died at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, 1995 at his home. Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Flora. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to Temple Hill United Methodist Camp. Childers was born June 6, 1935 in Bible Grove, the son of Oscar and Laurel Marie (Webster) Childers. He married Carolyn Joyce Stanley Sept. 5, 1958 in Flora. He was employed by Oldach Manufacturing, was a member of the Church of Nazarene in Woodland Park, Colo., and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, of Woodland Park, Colo.; five sons, Michael Childers, of Las Vegas, Nev., Charles Childers, of Midland, Texas, Daniel Childers, Mark Childers and Eric Childers, all of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two brothers, Robert Childers, and Larry Childers, both of Flora; two sisters, Norma Henson, of Xenia, and Rosemary Elmore, of Newton; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother. Olney Daily Mail (IL) Sept. 13, 1995	Childers, Charles Curis (I17899)
1465	Charles D. "Chuck" Warren, 66, of Claremont, died January 5, 2020 at his home. He was born June 1, 1953 in Olney, Illinois, the son of John Junior Warren and Geraldine Carolyn (Weiler) Warren. He married Donna Phillips on October 28, 1971 in Olney, and she survives. Chuck is survived by his wife, Donna Warren of Claremont; sons, Leslie (Belinda) Warren of Goliad, TX; Bradley (Heidi) Warren of Slidell, LA; Jeremy (Kathryn Chaney) Warren of Slidell, LA; and Eric (Shawn) Warren of Slidell, LA; father-in-law Bernard Phillips of Claremont; grandchildren, Kayla Russell, Ivy Warren, Wyatt Warren, Joshua Bloom, Alexis Warren, and Brayden Warren; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings, Wayne Warren of Olney; Daniel Warren of Ste. Marie, IL; Michael Warren of Ingraham, IL; Theresa (Keith) Harris of Newton, IL; Elizabeth McCullough of Olney; Alice Hoyt of Mt. Sterling, IL; Robert Warren of Dundas, IL; and Kenneth Warren of Xenia, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Pete and Adelphia (Schneider) Weiler; and sister, Deborah Scholfield. Chuck worked for Baker Hughes from 1974-2015 as a sales account specialist. He enjoyed playing golf, hunting, and computer games. Chuck took pleasure in learning new technologies and setting up computer systems. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Saba and his staff, Dr. Atwood and his staff, and especially Hospice of Southeastern Illinois. Memorials can be made to Hospice of Southeastern Illinois. A Celebration of Life will be held for Chuck at a later date this spring.	Warren, Charles David 'Chuck' (I20968)
1466	Charles D. Patridge, 52, of Clay City, passed away Wednesday at Richland Memorial Hospital. He had been in ill health for several months. He was owner of the C. D. Patridge Oil Field Construction Co. Surviving are his wife, June; two daughters, Miss Judy Patridge and Mrs. Charles (Peggy) Hough, both of Springfield; a son, Charles, at home; two brothers, Earl of Hawaii and Marion of San Francisco, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Ruth Crackel of Blue Mound, Mrs. Marie Weidner and Mrs. Doris Carder, both of Clay City and Mrs. Ellen Rinaldo of Lincoln. Services will be held at the United Methodisl church in Clay City, with Rev. Leland Hooper officiating. Burial will be in Dillman cemetery. Friends may call at the Easley Funeral Home, Clay City. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, May, 1969.	Patridge, Charles D. (I44412)
1467	Charles E. "Chuck" "Charlie" Mick, 80, of Norris City passed away on Sunday November 22, 2020 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. He was born on July 8, 1940, the son of Charles Jack Mick and Gladys (Hutchison) Mick Hodges. Charles faithfully served his Country by serving in the United States Navy. He joined on January 12, 1959 and retired on October 31, 1981. Following retirement, he worked as a truck driver and farm hand. Charlie married Florene "Flo" Hutchison on May 24, 1986. Charles worked as the White County Animal Control Officer and was a member of the American Legion and VFW where he served on the Honor Guard assisting with funeral details. He was also a member of the White County Coon Club as he had a love for dogs and Ditney Ridge Baptist Church in Norris City. Charles is survived by his wife Flo Mick of Norris City; a son Tom Craven of Portland OR.; three daughters, Alicia (Mike) Smith of Energy, IL, Sonya (Jamie) Mayberry of Sturgis, KY and Gena Craven of Texas; three brothers, Bill Mick of Pendleton, SC., Tom Mick, of Thompsonville, IL. and Jim Mick of Mt. Vernon, IL.; two sisters, Kathryn Jordan of Broken Arrow, OK., and Ruthann Miller of Thompsonville, IL.; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Charles E. "Bub" Mick Jr., and a brother, Vernon Mick. A private family memorial service for Charles E. Mick, 80, of Norris City will be held at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City on Sunday, November 29, 2020 with full military rites by the Carmi American Legion and VFW.	Mick, Charles E. (I50033)
1468	Charles E. Grounds, age 51, a former Olney resident passed away Saturday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Indianapolis, Ind. Funeral services will be held in the Memorial Chapel of the SummersMarshall Funeral Home with Bill Rennels officiating. Interment will be in the St. Francisville Cemetery. Grounds was a native of Wabash County and was born at Mt. Carmel, the son of Charles W. Grounds and Blanche Moore Grounds. He was employed in Olney by the C.I.P.S. Co. as a tree trimmer. He was a veteran of World War II. He leaves his wife Ethel and one son Charles Harvey Grounds of Jackson, Tenn. Mrs. George (Barbara) Hostettler of Claremont is a step-daughter. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: George Wesley Grounds address unknown, Gilbert Wayne Grounds of Anchorage, Alaska, Mrs. Elva Bernice Hasler of Noble, Mrs. Mary Wesener of Flint, Mich., Mrs. Alice Smith of Alvin, Texas, Mrs. Viola June Brogan of Chicago, Mrs. Telletha Pipher of Olney, Mark Grounds of Flint, Mich., and Mrs. Alpha June Dipzinski of Fenton, Michigan. There are several nieces and nephews.	Grounds, Charles E. (I52286)
1469	Charles E. Mitchell, 83, of Noble, IL died Dec. 30, 2004 at his home. He was born April 7, 1921, in Noble, the son of Thomas Edmund and Ola Fulk Mitchell. He married Shirley Callahan September 14, 1946 in Olney. He was retired from Illinois Bank Builders in Chicago as a construction supervisor, and was a member of Olney American Legion and Carpenters Union 634. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Rodney, Mike, and David Mitchell; three daughters, Beverly Souder, Dand Hout, and Barbara Tomlinson; a brother, Thomas E. Mitchell; five sisters, Lois Hagen, Maxine Fryburger, Kay Miller, Kathlene Hagen, and Ruth Elaine O'Brien; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Lawrence Mitchell, and a sister Beulah Brown. Funeral services were held at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home with burial in Hanna Cemetery in Noble.	Mitchell, Charles E. (I8922)
1470	Charles E. Overstreet, 88, of Flora, IL died at 12:15 AM Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born February 12, 1922 in Flora, IL to Benjamin & Inis (Clement) Overstreet. He married Catherine M. Lewis on July 9, 1943 in St. Louis, MO. He was a U.S. Postal Employee for over 30 years and served in the U.S. Army 252nd FA BN for over 3 years during WWII. Charlie's many interests and memberships include the following: longtime area photographer, former Flora Mayor & Finance Committee member, member & Past Commander of Flora American Legion Post #14, member of Flora VFW Post #3999, member & Past President of Flora Kiwanis, Flora Masonic Lodge #204 AF&AM, Belleville Consistory, Ainad Temple, member & Past President of Clay County Shrine Club, past member of Flora Rotary Club, member of Clay County Fair Board for 12 years, Past Exalted Ruler of Flora Elks Lodge, Flora First United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Barbed Wire Choir and the "Is We Is" group that tried to have a prison built in Flora. He is survived by his wife: Catherine Overstreet of Flora; son: Patrick Overstreet of Athens, GA; daughter: Nikki Lake & husband Tom of Flora; sister: Dorothy Gary of Jackson, MI; three grandchildren: Liz Holman & husband Aaron, Erin McGrew & husband Kodie, Jordan Lake; and two great-grandchildren: Izabel Holman & Kollan Kristofer Charles McGrew. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister (Mildred Simpson). Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Friday, December 10, 2010, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with Doug Mack officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military honors. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Thursday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with 8 PM Masonic Rites. Memorials may be made to Shriner's Hospitals and may be received at the funeral home.	Overstreet, Charles E. (I44400)
1471	Charles E. Tucker: 9 day old son of John W. and Martha Etta (Perry) Tucker. Charles was born in Richland Co, IL and had a twin William Harrison Tucker who died Nov. 27, 1972.	Tucker, Charles Edward (I28321)
1472	Charles E. Bub Mick Jr. 40, Oblong, IL passed away on Monday November 26, 2018. Born in Bath, Maine on July 8, 1978 he was the son of Charles Mick Sr. and Joy U. (Taylor) Mick. On November 16, 2002 he married Christine R. Davis and later married his present wife Cathy L. Pate on November 5, 2011. Charles was a CNA most recently at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, IL and also worked at Burgin Manor and Richland Care and Rehabilitation, both in Olney, IL. He was a member of the Carmi, IL High School Class of 1996. In his youth he raised and showed hogs. Charles was involved with 4-H and FFA when he was in school. After high school he joined the United States Marine Corps and served his country. Charles was a member of the IHSA and officiated football, basketball, softball and baseball games for many years. He also belonged to IKSA (Independent Karate Schools of America) and had attained his 5th Degree Black Belt. He taught karate and formed a Karate Club in Oblong, IL. Charles was in the process of creating a new karate studio in Oblong. Charles enjoyed youth football, serving as Commissioner and Coach for the Oblong Junior Football League Program (JFL) from 2016 to the present time, and also held a seat as a board member of the Wabash Valley Youth Football League. During his time with the Oblong JFL, the 7th-8th grade teams won 3 championships back to back, and went undefeated in 2018 with the help of then head Coach Thom Dennis. Charles also guided the 4-5-6 grade team to a championship in 2018. Charles loved being with and coaching the boys in the Oblong JFL. Charles was a member of the Robinson, Illinois branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include his wife, Cathy Mick; her two sons, James and Johnathan McPherson; two daughters by his first wife, Christine Mick, Breena and Chelsey Mick; as well as two daughters by his present wife, Cathy Mick, Kaylee and Jessica Mick; a brother, Tom Craven, two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sonya and Jamie Mayberry and Alicia and Mike Smith; his father and step-mother, Charles Mick, Sr., and Flo Mick. Also surviving is a son, Dakota Kingdon, who was recently reunited with Charles, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding Charles in death were his mother, Joy Mick; maternal and paternal grandparents, and several aunts and uncles. A Celebration of Charles life will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, November 30, 2018, at the Robinson, IL branch of The Church Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Robinson, IL, with Mario Aguire officiating. Interment will be at a later date. He will be buried next to his mother in Kuykendall Cemetery, in Carmi, IL.	Mick, Charles Eugene Bub' Jr. (I20799)
1473	CHARLES EDMUND NUSSBAUM passed away on October 30, 2020. He was born January 17, 1928 in Berne, Indiana. After graduating from Berne High School he entered the Army where he served in Japan and Korea. He worked for Tokheim Corporation eventually rising to the position of Vice President of Data Processing and retired in 1986. He was a faithful member of Maplewood Mennonite Church where he sang tenor in the choir for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife Mary (Beahrs) Nussbaum; two daughters, Lorena Hatfield and Margo (Judy Scott) Nussbaum, grandson Jonathan Hatfield and brothers David (Carolee) Nussbaum and A. John (Marilyn) Nussbaum. He was preceded in death by siblings Virginia (Edwin) McClure, Harold (Marie) Nussbaum, Doris (Fritz) Thomann and Lena (DeWayne) Felber. Private funeral services will be held for immediate family members. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Visiting Nurse, 5910 Homestead Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46814 or www.vnfw.org/donate. Arrangements by Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville, Indiana.	Nussbaum, Charles Edmund (I4675)
1474	Charles Eugene "Wheezer" Briscoe, age 93, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday night, June 16, 2019, at Flora Gardens Care Center.	Briscoe, Charles Eugene 'Wheezer' (I43259)
1475	Charles F. Powell, 82, formerly of Pekin and Mackinaw, died Thursday, April 26, 2001, at Sharon Elms Health Care in Peoria. Born Feb. 20, 1919, in Minier to Charles T. and Bessie Beckel Powell, he married Virginia C. Neuhaus on Feb. 20, 1948, in Pekin. She died Jan. 2, 1999. He also was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. Surviving are one son, Steve of Mackinaw; and three brothers, Robert and Harold, both of Pekin, and Carl of San Antonio, Texas. He was a World War II Navy veteran. He worked as a yard laborer at Caterpillar Inc. for eight years, retiring in 1983. Prior to that, he worked in the malt department at Standard Brands for 22 years. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens. Full obit in the Peoria Journal Star - Apr. 28, 2001.	Powell, Charles F. (I45788)
1476	Charles F. Sibert, 95, of Olney, passed away, Sunday, August 14, 2016 in Olney, Illinois. He was born to Hugh M. and Alice C. (Carlisle) Sivert on March 13, 1921. He married Velna Lucille Jennings on April 23, 1944 in Corpus Christi, TX and she preceded him in death on January 1, 2011. Charles was a WW II flight instructor for the US Navy. He was a funeral director at Sivert Funeral Home in Sumner, IL for decades. Charles was a member of the Tighar Organization, a group that searched for missing planes and historical aeronautics. He took pleasure in flying and especially enjoyed open cockpit airplanes. He also enjoyed volunteering at the Olney/Noble Airport and made many friends there. Charles is survived by his son, Charles E. Sivert of Springfield, IL; Son, David Sivert and wife Sharon of Dayton, OH; Daughter, Carolyn VonAlmen of Phoenix, AZ; Son, George Sivert and wife Beverly of Louisville, KY; Daughter, Doris Sivert of Shreveport, LA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and son, Dennis Sivert. Bio from Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home Olney, IL August 16, 2016	Sivert, Charles F. (I20768)
1477	Charles F. Sibert, 95, of Olney, passed away, Sunday, August 14, 2016 in Olney, Illinois.	Sivert, Charles F. (I20768)
1478	Charles Felty, 73, of Clay City, passed away on March 7, 2015 at his home. Charles was born on May 29, 1941 in Rolla, MO to Charles and Opal (Tice) Felty. He married Joyce (Rosenberger) Felty on May 27, 1961. Charles was the co-owner of Orgon Well Service, Clay City, and truck driver for Murphy Trucking, Fairfield. Charles was an active member of his community. He served on the Clay City Council for 18 years and was a Lions Club member. He attended the Clay City First Baptist Church. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Joyce Felty of Clay City, son, Steve Felty of Texas, son, Bruce (Cheryl) Felty of Robinson, son, Steven T. Felty of Clay City, sister, Linda Dour of New Jersey, grandchildren, Cody Felty of Evansville, IN, Amber Kohn, Flora and Cheyenne Felty, Louisville, Preceded in death by his parents, and adopted sister, Francis (Schoultz) Engelbright	Felty, Charles E. (I32421)
1479	Charles H. Vandaveer was born November 21st, 1837, near Mt. Erie, Illinois. He was a veteran of the Civil War and was wounded in the battle of Shiloh. After the war ended he moved to Flora, where he was married to M. E. Barnhlll, Nov 15, 1871. She died March 18th 1882. To this union was born four children. Three of them living: J. O. Vandaveer, of WItchlla, Kansas; C. F. Vandaveer, of Elkhart, Kansas: Mrs. N. V. Rowe, of Paris, Ill. L. A. Vandaveer, of Kansas City, Mo., died March 12th, 1922. The deceased moved to Decatur, Ill., in February 1889, and in February 1906, he moved to a farm near Elkhart, Kansas, where he passed away on Christmas day, 1922. Funeral services were held from the Hancock funeral home. Flora, Ill., Thursday, Dec. 28, conducted by Rev. W. I. Terhune, pastor of the Flora Methodist Episcopal church. Interment al Elmwood cemetery. Many old Flora friends of the Vandaveer family attended the obsequies. (The Flora Journal-Record, Jan 4, 1923)	Vandaveer, Charles H. (I55772)
1480	Charles Henry Deimel, 82, of Olney, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Charlie was born on April 18, 1931, the son of William and Pauline (Thomann) Deimel. He married Patricia Darlene Jones on June 18, 1955 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on April 13, 2008. He honorably served as a United States Marine for three years and attained the rank of Sergeant with top secret clearance prior to returning to Olney in 1954. Prior to owning and operating Deimel Trucking Inc. for 22 years with his wife, he operated a fleet of trucks of his own for over 20 years. He was a 50 year member of the Midwest Truckers Association & received the Outstanding Member award in 1996. He was a special individual who had a zest for life, loved telling great stories, had a love for people & never met a stranger. He loved spending time at the lakes boating, following his son to various local dirt tracks, and traveling with his family. Later in life, he enjoyed attending the many events that his grandchildren participated in. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney, Petroleum Club, American Legion, VFW, Elks & Knights of Columbus as a 3rd Degree member. He is survived by his son, Cliff Deimel and wife Nancy of Olney; daughter, Deb Hatten and husband Frank of Olney; daughter, Cathy McDowell and husband John of Olney; son, Bill Deimel of Olney; daughter, Linda Brown and husband Arron of Olney; son, John Deimel and wife, Michelle of Olney; grandchildren, Justin (Ashlee) Hatten, Jenna (Jason) Deadmond, Kristi (Neely) Nelson, Carrie (Jeremy) French, Darrell (Andrea) McDowell, Charlie McDowell, Willy Deimel and girlfriend Jennifer Shryock, Zachary Deimel, Michael Deimel, Danny Deimel, and Derek Deimel; great grandchildren, Alexander Deadmond, Isaac Deadmond, Lauren French, Maddex McDowell, Masen Hatten, Jacob Nelson, Matthew Nelson, and Lucas Nelson; stepmother, Lucy Deimel; half-brother, Tom Deimel; and half-sister, Betty Deimel. He was preceded in death by his wife and parents.	Deimel, Charles Henry 'Charlie' (I54080)
1481	CHARLES I. PAINTER DIES IN HOSPITAL Charles Isaac Painter of the Shurtleff Annex died Sunday morning in the Wabash General Hospital. He was 84 years old. Mr. Painter was born in Edwards County, Dec. 8, 1875, the son of James and Sarah Painter. He was married to Eva Mae Painter, Feb. 4, 1900. She preceded him in death. He was a member of the Browns Christian Church. Survivors include two children Mrs. Bertha Hallock of East St. Louis and Robert Painter of Saudi, Arabia; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Knowles of Danville and Mrs. Laura Sawyer of Rialto Calif., three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Two sons, Frank and Herbert; a daughter, Myrtle, and seven brothers and sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning from the Roy D. Short Company Memorial Chapel with the Rev. c. V. Tolley officiating. Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery. Daily Republican: Mon, Sep 12,1960 (Mount Carmel, Illinois)	Painter, Charles Isaac (I31092)
1482	Charles J."Peck" Fulk 89 of Glasgow, Barren Co. KY, died 4:45 p.m., Wednesday Sep 11 [1996] at Glasgow Hospital in Glasgow, Ky. He was a World War II Veteran. He was born 24 Aug 1907 in Olney, IL., son of Wm T & Lulu Kidd Fulk and Widow of Rachael V Bower Fulk. She died 7 Oct 1995. Burial will be in Haven Hill Cemetery. Olney Daily Mail Newspaper-Sep 1996	Fulk, Charles J. 'Peck' (I43166)
1483	Charles L. Wells, 88 of Cisne, IL passed away at 2:40AM, Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Heritage Woods in Flora, IL. He was born on July 18, 1926 at Mt. Erie, IL to Fred & Ella (VanFossan) Wells. He married Pauline Laird on Mar. 27, 1955 at Johnsonville, IL and she preceded him in death on Nov. 14, 2012. Charles was a farmer and raised livestock, an oil field pumper and rural mail carrier for Cisne and Mt. Erie for twenty-two years; a member of Cisne American Legion for sixty-three years and a veteran of Korean War where he received the Purple Heart. He accepted Christ as his Savior two weeks ago. Charles is survived by three daughters Janna (Heino) Pull of Ellisville, MO; Mary Ann (Brian) Lane of Flora, IL and Cara Jo (Kevin) Weaver of Cisne, IL; two sons Mark (Tanya) Wells of Geff, IL and Martin (Susan) Wells of Clayton, NC; one sister Dorothy (Osie) Billington of Olney, IL. Eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren and one on the way also survive. Preceding him in death was his wife Pauline, two sisters Anna and Bernice, four brothers Glen, Gerald, Harold and Elmo and his parents Funeral services for Charles Wells will be at noon Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Hosselton Funeral Home. Burial will be in Laird Cemetery with military rites at the graveside. Visitation will be 10AM until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Elm River Brown Cumberland Presbyterian Church, American Diabetes Association or Clay County Hospice. Online condolences may be given to the family at www.hosseltonfh.com	Wells, Charles Lowell (I55958)
1484	Charles L. Workman, 67, of Flora, IL died at 7:42 PM Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Clay County Hospital in Flora.	Workman, Charles Lee (I41340)
1485	Charles Lee Scammahorn passed away March 13, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. He was born on April 17, 1926 in Clay City, Illinois, the son of Samuel J. and Dollie (Burkitt) Scammahorn. Charles was best known for the stories he told and the way that he told them. Charles served in the U.S. Army Air Force for four years and was an active member of the VFW in Clay City for 15 years. He was also an avid Braves fan. He is survived by his daughter, Colene Wood; Grandson, Casey Wood; Granddaughter, Kassie Wood; Great Granddaughter, Harper Wood; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and three brothers. Burial was in Smith Cemetery with Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in charge. Memorials to the American Heart Association.	Scammahorn, Charles Lee 'Bub' (I17370)
1486	Charles Levitt was the son of William James Levitt (8-17-1832 to 4-27-1908) and Lydia Ann Wammack Levitt (1-1-1837 to 4-30-1902). He married Maud Lorena Coggan on Thanksgiving Day 11-27-1884 in Illinois. They moved to Texas in November of 1908 and settled on a farm near Allison. The children of Charles and Maud were: Myrtle Iva Levitt Bryan (3-20-1886 to 4-3-1957), Martha "Mattie" Levitt Newton (12-6-1887 to 6-28-1975), Nona Levitt Blake (8-13-1889 to 11-3-1977), Ethel Levitt Scott (5-1893 to 4-28-1968), Lester Levitt (8-5-1896 to 5-28-1972), and Malcolm Levitt (5-11-1900 to 4-8-1965).	Levitt, Charles (I27481)
1487	Charles M. Hosselton was born in Clay county, Illinois, July 18, 1863, and died at his home in Eagle Grove, Iowa, March 2, 1938, aged 74 years, 7 months, and 12 days. He grew to manhood at the Illinois home of his parents and moved to a farm near Vincent in 1915. In 1920 he moved to Eagle Grove. He returned to farm work after some three years, and in 1936 moved back to Eagle Grove which was his home until his death. On Dec. 17, 1885 he was united in marriage with Emma Stanford. Five children were born to this union, Mrs. Cleone Howell, Reeshville, Ind., Mrs. Nellie Blankenship, Springfield, Illinois, Mrs. Minnie Bissey, Clay City, Ill., Wm. Hosselton, Jr., Eagle Grove and Mrs. Dorothy Clawson, Mason City. Mr. and Mrs. Hosselton celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Dec. 17, 1935. There remain to mourn the loss of a good husband, father, and brother, his wife, the five children, fifteen grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Also, one brother, Ge. Hosselton, Clay City, Ill., and two sisters, Mrs. Mary C. Johnson, Montevideo, Minn., Mrs. Laura Smith, Flora, Ill., besides nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Seven sisters and one brother preceded him in death. Mr. Hosselton was converted and joined the Methodist church South at Olive Rural church, near Clay City, Ill., in which he had an active part. He was a steward of the church, superintendent of the Sunday School, and taught a class of boys for years. He was a great friend of children. A consistent Christian, he was loved and respected by all who knew him. Young boys learned the way of life from him. Men and women found it easier to make their way in life because of his Christian Character. EAGLE GROVE EAGLE Eagle Grove, Iowa Thursday, March 17, 1938 Page 9; Column 2 Age: 74 yr; 7 mo; 14 da Burial March 5, 1938 Source: Foust Funeral Home, Eagle Grove, IA	Hosselton, Charles M. (I50897)
1488	Charles M. McDowell, 72, of Olney died Wednesday April 5, 1995 at his residence. Full military rites performed. McDowell was born June 2, 1922 in Clay County, the son of Nathaniel and Goldia (Luke) McDowell. He married Nancy Berry in February 1957. He was employed in the oil fields. He was a member of the Calhoun United Methodist Church, VFW and American Legion. He is survived by his wife of Olney; a son, Kenneth McDowell of Sterling, Oh.; a daughter, Deborah Daugherty of Olney; a brother, John E. McDowell of Calhoun; a sister, Mrs. Robert (Rebecca) Schmucker of Calhoun; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister.	McDowell, Charles Marvin (I369)
1489	Charles N. "Ike" Sessions, age 96, of Flora, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2014 at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora. Ike was born May 22, 1918 in Wayne County to James E. and Isabell (Stoops) Sessions. He married Coleen Deain on December 24, 1946 in Xenia. She preceded him in death on February 23, 2013. Ike served in the U.S. Army for 5 years and during WWII was an anti-aircraft machine gunner. During his life he worked in oil fields, helped build power plants, and did highway construction. Ike was a member of McCabe Baptist Church and American Legion Post and enjoyed fishing, camping, and taking care of a garden every year. He is survived by his son: Jay (Karen) Sessions of Cisne; grandson: Cory (Kristina) Sessions of Geff; great-granddaughter: Jasmine Sessions of Geff; along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, grandson (Chris Sessions), and 7 siblings (Kenneth Sessions, Mildred Galbraith, Imogene Harrell, Virgil "Bud" Sessions, Velma Williams, Opal Markham, and Bertie Taylor). The funeral service for Charles "Ike" Sessions will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military honors. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Friday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Flora Gardens Activity Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home.	Sessions, Charles Nelson 'Ike' (I44600)
1490	Charles N. Wilson, 70, 1201 N. East St. died today (February 14, 1983) in Richland Memorial Hospital. Services in Summers Funeral Home with Rev. Dwight Jones presiding. Burial in Clay City Cemetery with military graveside rites. He was born August 27, 1912 in Clay City to Frank and Bernice (Toliver) Wilson. He married Viola Fulk Hayes in Olney April 22, 1982. She survives. He was a retired funeral director, member of the First United Methodist Church in Olney, Olney Masonic Lodge, American Legion, VFW, Olney BPO, former partner in Summers Funeral Home, former city councilman, former Richland County deputy and a member of Shriner's Ainad Temple. He is survived by a step-son, Bert Alvord, Dundas; step-daughter, Mrs. Robert (Judy) Renner, Olney; two brothers, Jack Wilson, Springfield and Richard Wilson, Highland; five sisters, Martha Wilson, Springfield, Margaret Ross, Clay City, Maxine Larimore, Baton Rouge, La., Mary Young, Abilene, Tx., and Mildred Finn, Newton; 11 step-grandchildren; a step-great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers.	Wilson, Charles Nathaniel (I3140)
1491	Charles N. Wilson, 70, 1201 N. East St. died today (February 14, 1983) in Richland Memorial Hospital.	Wilson, Charles Nathaniel (I3140)
1492	Charles Newton, age 79, well known resident of Decker Township, was pronounced dead on arrival at Richland Memorial Hospital yesterday afternoon.	Newton, Charles Ruben (I7204)
1493	Charles Nicholas, 83, formerly of Olney, died Monday at his home in Farmer City.	Nicholas, Charles Edmund (I37336)
1494	Charles Oscar Lee, son of Jacob M. and Sarah J. Lee, was born near Clay City in Clay County, IL, January 8, 1869. He was united in marriage with Miss Sophie B. Hawk on June 5, 1895. To this union, four children were born, Mrs. Pearlie Edens of Toluca, Mrs. Ray Walden of Mattoon, and Leslie and Carroll of Magnolia. Early in life he united with the United Brethren Church at Mt. Zion, IL; later transferring his membership to Magnolia Community Church. The son of a Civil War Veteran, each year as Memorial Day drew near he helped to plan fitting service to be held at Mt. Zion Church near their home. Most of his early life was spent on a farm in Clay County. In 1920 the family moved to Lebanon, OH. Here in the Otterbein home, his services were unexcelled, and it was with deep regret by young and old, after ten years of loyal services, that failing health caused him to give up his work there. In 1930 they came to the farm near Magnolia, her he passed away in the early morning of June 5, 1939, on their 44th wedding anniversary, at the age of 70 years, 4 months, and 28 days, after a long illness during which he was always cheerful and uncomplaining. A true friend and neighbor, he was loved and respected by all who knew him. He is survived by his devoted wife and four children, also seven granddaughter, two nieces and a nephew. His only sister passed away seven weeks ago. Beside other relatives there are also a host of friends who will miss him and mourn his passing. Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon, June 7 at 2 o'clock at the Magnolia M.E. Church, with Rev. Franklin Harwood, pastor, in charge. The casket bearers were grandsons and relatives, John C. Walden, Harold and Charles Edens, Chalmers Turner, Joe Malone and Marion Lee. Burial was made in the Magnolia Cemetery, Magnolia, IL. HENRY NEWS REPUBLICAN HENRY, ILLINOIS THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1939	Lee, Charles Oscar (I30474)
1495	Charles P. "Chuck" Tucker, 37, of Forrest City, AK, (formerly of Claremont, IL) died at his residence at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 1991.	Tucker, Charles Patrick 'Chuck' (I37584)
1496	Charles Patrick Pat Venable, age 74, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday evening, April 4, 2022, at Mattoon Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. He was born May 27, 1947, in Effingham, the son of Nolan and Elizabeth (Guyott) Venable. Pat was a graduate of Flora High School and went on attend Olney Community College and Eastern Illinois University. He served in the Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. Pat lived and worked many years in St. Louis, Missouri, before retiring to Flora. He was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, enjoyed fishing, genealogy, joking, and laughing. He was a member of Flora First Christian Church. He is survived by a sister, Carol Poehler of Galloway, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Mike Venable; brother-in-law, Bill Poehler; nephew, Jamen Venable; and a great-niece, Elizabeth Poehler. In honoring Pats wishes, there will be no services. Private interment will take place in Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to any charity of the donors choice, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com	Venable, Charles Patrick 'Pat' (I52207)
1497	Charles R. (Dick) Mercer, 71, of 1425 5th Ave., East Moline, former custodian for East Moline school system, died last night in Moline Public Hospital after an illness of five years.	Mercer, Charles Richard (I45525)
1498	Charles Ray Blackburn, 81, of Olney and formerly of Fairfield and Mill Shoals, died Friday, July 4, 2014 at his residence. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney with Reverend Gary Wachtel and Reverend Dean Blackburn officiating. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Fairfield. Charles was born October 24, 1932 in rural Geff, the son of William Cyrus and Opal Viola (Finley) Blackburn. He married Shirley Marie McNeil on May 25, 1957 in Fairfield. Charles was a 1950 graduate of Fairfield High School. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Eagles, Olney Bicycle Employee Recreation Association, Democratic Party of Richland County, Olney and Fairfield Coin Club. He attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Charles served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army in the Korean Conflict. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Blackburn is survived by his wife, Shirley Blackburn of Olney' daughter, Susan Mitchell of Olney and fiance, Johnnie Stout of Oblong; grandchildren, Travis Paddock and wife, Ashley of Olney and Laura Mitchell and fiance, Harold Briggs of Olney; great-grandsons, Jace and Jaxe Paddock; brother, Harold Dean Blackburn and wife, Nancey of Alton; sister, Norma Tucker of Fairfield; special sister-in-law, Barbara Young and husband, Earl of Fairfield; five nieces and five nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law, James A. McNeil; mother-in-law, Lucille McNeil; and brothers-in-law, marshal Tucker and Richard McNeil. In lieu of real flowers, because of an allergy, memorials may be made to Richland County Honor Guard. The Olney Daily Mail, July 7, 2014	Blackburn, Charles Ray (I54796)
1499	Charles Ray Workman, 61, of Olney, died at 7:10 a.m. Thursday, February 18, 2010, at his residence.	Workman, Charles 'Charlie' Ray (I1541)
1500	Charles Richard Henderson, the son of Wiley and Sarah Church Henderson, was born Feb. 7, 1876, in Wayne County, Illinois. He was united in marriage to Maggie ( Herdes ) Henderson, Dec. 2, 1903. To this union were born seven children, four of whom survive, two sons, Eugene and George Elmo of Clay City, and two daughters, Mae Dobbs of Cisne, and Blanche Staley of Fairfield. He also leaves his wife, Maggie; one sister, Dora Trotter, Beardstown, Ill.; one brother, Francis M. Henderson of Clay City; 21 grandchildren and 26 great-granchildren. Charles Henderson's mother is Sarah ( Church ) Henderson, Charles's father is Wiley Henderson, Wiley is buried at Madden Cemetery. I think Maggie is his wife. I believe Maggie's maiden name is Herdes . The R. in his name is for Richard	Henderson, Charles Richard (I1651)

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Charles "Ray" Combs, 65, of Dundas, passed away at 4:05 AM, Monday, January 6, 2014 at IU Methodist Health Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Ray was born on May 18, 1948 in Richland County, Illinois, the son of Charles F. Combs and Vivian M. (Bare). He married Linda Bailey on August 14, 1976 Olney, llinois.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Linda Combs of Dundas; Mother, Vivian Combs of Olney; Daughter, Tabitha Blanchard and husband Aaron of Cisne, IL; Daughter, Holly Berger and husband Jeremy of Noble; Grandchildren, Logan Berger, Jordan Berger, Natalie Berger, and Joshua Blanchard; Sister, Kay Novak and husband Don; Brother, Dale Combs and wife Shirley; Sister, Carolyn Iffert and husband Gene; Brother, Glenn Combs and wife Cindy; Sister-in-law, Susie Gill and husband Nelson; Brothers-in-law, Carl Brown and George Brown Sr.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and infant sister, Barbara Combs.

Summers-Kistler Funeral Home obituary

Combs, Charles 'Ray' (I55175)

1452

Charles (Chuck) D. Combs, Jr., 77, formerly of Clay City, died June 8, 2010 in Phoenix, AZ.

Mr. Combs was retired from the U. S. Army with over 20 years of devoted service to his nation. His military decorations included the Berlin Army of Occupation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry and the Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge.

Survivors include his wife, Betty, daughter Kathy, Sons Gene & Terry, brothers Leonard and Les and sister Mary Ellen.

Combs, Charles D. 'Chuck' Jr. (I33512)

1453

Abbott, Charles Kiefer 'Charlie' (I2562)

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Charles Abbott, age 75, of the Glenwood community northwest of Noble, died last Friday night at the Olney Sanitarium. Death was due to pneumonia.

Mr. Abbott is survived by his wife, one son, John Abbott, and two daughters, Mrs. Charles Patterson and Mrs. Carlos Brown, all of Noble and vicinity.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Glenwood church with Rev. Jess Kindred in charge and burial was in the Hanna cemetery.

Published in the Olney Advocate, Thursday, Nov. 22, 1945. (IL)

Name: Charles Kiefer Abbott
Birth Date: 22 Jun 1870
Birth Place: Richland Co , Ill
Death Date: 16 Nov 1945
Death Place: Olney, Richland, Illinois
Burial Date: 18 Nov 1945
Burial Place: Noble Twp., Richland, Ill.
Cemetery Name: Hannah
Death Age: 75
Occupation: Farmer
Race: White
Marital Status: M
Gender: Male
Residence: Noble Twp., Richland, Ill.
Father Name: Lewis Abbott
Father Birth Place: Ripley, Ind.
Mother Name: Paulina Taylor
Mother Birth Place: Ill.
Spouse Name: Carrie
FHL Film Number: 1984362

Illinois Death and Stillbirth Index 1916-1947

Abbott, Charles Kiefer 'Charlie' (I2562)

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CHARLES ALLEN SHEHORN, 37, of Johnsonville, IL passed away at 2:15AM Monday, Sept. 20, 2010 at Cisne Rehab and Health Center, Cisne, IL.

Charles Allen was born January 26, 1973 at Fairfield, IL to Charles Dean and Judy K. (Forth) Shehorn. He never married.

He was a caregiver and attended Johnsonville United Methodist Church.

Surviving Charles Allen are his mother Judy Shehorn of Johnsonville, IL; 3 aunts Connie Forth of Johnsonville, IL; Mary Ann Kirgan of Salem, IL; and Dorothy Chapman of Centralia, IL; 1 uncle and aunt Steve & Sharon Forth of Kilgore, TX and several cousins.

Preceding him in death was his father Charles.

Graveside services for Charles Allen Shehorn will be 10:00AM Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Palestine Cemetery near Iuka, IL. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6-8PM at Hosselton Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Clay County Hospice in memory of Charles Allen Shehorn and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Shehorn, Charles Allen (I56277)

1456

Charles Alvin Wille, 83, of Clay City died at 9:10 a.m. Monday, November 16, 2009, at Flora Healthcare Center in Flora.

Mr. Wille was born May 16, 1926 in Alton, the son of Charles H. and Sarah Rachel (Griffin) Wille.

He married Lois Neoga (McDowell) Wille on June 8, 1951 in Missouri.

He was a retired mechanic and a WWII Air Force Veteran.

Mr. Wille is survived by his wife, Lois Neoga Wille; son, Victor Wille; mother, Sarah Wille; sister, Lois Roberts; grandson, Chuck Wille; grandson, Bud Wille; granddaughter, Melissa Hagen.

He was preceded in death by his father and three brothers Richard, William and Berlin Wille.

Funeral services will be at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City with Minister Carson Root officiating.

Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery with full military rites at the graveside.

Published Olney Daily Mail.

Wille, Charles Alvin (I10300)

1457

Charles and Gertrude Cole were married at The Immaculate Conception Church at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Charles and Gertrude adopted John Witheral.

Cole, Gertrude Alice (I499)

1458

Charles and Gertrude Cole were married at The Immaculate Conception Church at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Charles and Gertrude adopted John Witheral. He died at the Marion County Hospital in Salem, Marion County, Illinois.

Lents, Charles Ernest (I498)

1459

Charles and Velna operated Sivert Funeral Home in Sumner for many years before moving to Olney upon retirement.

Jennings, Velna Lucille (I20767)

1460

Charles B. McDowell, 85, of Toledo, formerly of Olney, died Friday, April 1, 1994 at 12:45 p.m. in the Cumberland Nursing Center in Greenup.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at Barkley Funeral Home in Toledo. Burial will be at Crest Haven Cemetery in Olney. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, (Monday).

McDowell was born Dec. 21, 1908, in Newton, the son of Clarence and Mary (Beverlin) McDowell. He married Etta Titus Aug. 10, 1942.

He was a retired service station owner. He was a member of the Toledo United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, of Toledo; a son, Larry McDowell of Houston, Texas; a daughter, Sandra French of Albuquerque, N.M.; a step-daughter, Oma Layton of Toledo; a brother, Dorris McDowell of Florida; three sisters, Deane Greenwood of Newton, Evelyn Semple of Olney and Grace Bliss of Auburndale, Fla.; six grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

McDowell was preceded in death by his parents, a son, and two sisters.

Published in Olney Daily Mail, IL

McDowell, Charles B. (I17721)

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Charles B. Pringle, 62, Clay City, died at his home.

He was born in Tulsa, OK February 7, 1916, the son of Guy and Pearl Pringle. He married Dorothea L. Lutz June 2, 1941 at Lebanon, MO.

He was a member of the Clay City United Methodist Church and was a veteran of World War II.

Surviving are his wife; a son, Bernie Lee; a daughter, Sharon Lyerla; a brother, Lloyd; sisters, Freda Senger, Jennie Postle, and Eugenia Spencer; father, Guy; and five grandchildren.

Services were held at the Cardascio Funeral Home in Clay City with burial in the Clay City Cemetery.

(Olney Daily Mail obituary)

Pringle, Charles B. (I26795)

1462

Charles C. Taylor, 71, Rt. 2, Noble, died at 12:35 p.m. Monday at his home.

Taylor, Charles C. 'Charlie' (I33474)

1463

Charles Clifton (Chuck) Patterson, 72, passed away Sunday at the Burgin Nursing Manor in Olney, following a lengthy illness.

Patterson, Charles Clifton 'Chuck' (I2583)

1464

Charles Curtis Childers, 60, of Woodland Park, Colo., formerly of Flora, died at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, 1995 at his home.

Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Flora. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials can be made to Temple Hill United Methodist Camp.

Childers was born June 6, 1935 in Bible Grove, the son of Oscar and Laurel Marie (Webster) Childers. He married Carolyn Joyce Stanley Sept. 5, 1958 in Flora.

He was employed by Oldach Manufacturing, was a member of the Church of Nazarene in Woodland Park, Colo., and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He is survived by his wife, of Woodland Park, Colo.; five sons, Michael Childers, of Las Vegas, Nev., Charles Childers, of Midland, Texas, Daniel Childers, Mark Childers and Eric Childers, all of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two brothers, Robert Childers, and Larry Childers, both of Flora; two sisters, Norma Henson, of Xenia, and Rosemary Elmore, of Newton; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother.

Olney Daily Mail (IL) Sept. 13, 1995

Childers, Charles Curis (I17899)

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Charles D. "Chuck" Warren, 66, of Claremont, died January 5, 2020 at his home.

He was born June 1, 1953 in Olney, Illinois, the son of John Junior Warren and Geraldine Carolyn (Weiler) Warren.

He married Donna Phillips on October 28, 1971 in Olney, and she survives.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Donna Warren of Claremont; sons, Leslie (Belinda) Warren of Goliad, TX; Bradley (Heidi) Warren of Slidell, LA; Jeremy (Kathryn Chaney) Warren of Slidell, LA; and Eric (Shawn) Warren of Slidell, LA; father-in-law Bernard Phillips of Claremont; grandchildren, Kayla Russell, Ivy Warren, Wyatt Warren, Joshua Bloom, Alexis Warren, and Brayden Warren; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings, Wayne Warren of Olney; Daniel Warren of Ste. Marie, IL; Michael Warren of Ingraham, IL; Theresa (Keith) Harris of Newton, IL; Elizabeth McCullough of Olney; Alice Hoyt of Mt. Sterling, IL; Robert Warren of Dundas, IL; and Kenneth Warren of Xenia, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Pete and Adelphia (Schneider) Weiler; and sister, Deborah Scholfield.

Chuck worked for Baker Hughes from 1974-2015 as a sales account specialist. He enjoyed playing golf, hunting, and computer games. Chuck took pleasure in learning new technologies and setting up computer systems. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Saba and his staff, Dr. Atwood and his staff, and especially Hospice of Southeastern Illinois.

Memorials can be made to Hospice of Southeastern Illinois.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Chuck at a later date this spring.

Warren, Charles David 'Chuck' (I20968)

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Charles D. Patridge, 52, of Clay City, passed away Wednesday at Richland Memorial Hospital. He had been in ill health for several months.

He was owner of the C. D. Patridge Oil Field Construction Co.

Surviving are his wife, June; two daughters, Miss Judy Patridge and Mrs. Charles (Peggy) Hough, both of Springfield; a son, Charles, at home; two brothers, Earl of Hawaii and Marion of San Francisco, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Ruth Crackel of Blue Mound, Mrs. Marie Weidner and Mrs. Doris Carder, both of Clay City and Mrs. Ellen Rinaldo of Lincoln.

Services will be held at the United Methodisl church in Clay City, with Rev. Leland Hooper officiating. Burial will be in Dillman cemetery.

Friends may call at the Easley Funeral Home, Clay City.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, May, 1969.

Patridge, Charles D. (I44412)

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Charles E. "Chuck" "Charlie" Mick, 80, of Norris City passed away on Sunday November 22, 2020 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. He was born on July 8, 1940, the son of Charles Jack Mick and Gladys (Hutchison) Mick Hodges.

Charles faithfully served his Country by serving in the United States Navy. He joined on January 12, 1959 and retired on October 31, 1981. Following retirement, he worked as a truck driver and farm hand. Charlie married Florene "Flo" Hutchison on May 24, 1986. Charles worked as the White County Animal Control Officer and was a member of the American Legion and VFW where he served on the Honor Guard assisting with funeral details. He was also a member of the White County Coon Club as he had a love for dogs and Ditney Ridge Baptist Church in Norris City.

Charles is survived by his wife Flo Mick of Norris City; a son Tom Craven of Portland OR.; three daughters, Alicia (Mike) Smith of Energy, IL, Sonya (Jamie) Mayberry of Sturgis, KY and Gena Craven of Texas; three brothers, Bill Mick of Pendleton, SC., Tom Mick, of Thompsonville, IL. and Jim Mick of Mt. Vernon, IL.; two sisters, Kathryn Jordan of Broken Arrow, OK., and Ruthann Miller of Thompsonville, IL.; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Charles E. "Bub" Mick Jr., and a brother, Vernon Mick.

A private family memorial service for Charles E. Mick, 80, of Norris City will be held at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City on Sunday, November 29, 2020 with full military rites by the Carmi American Legion and VFW.

Mick, Charles E. (I50033)

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Charles E. Grounds, age 51, a former Olney resident passed away Saturday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Indianapolis, Ind.

Funeral services will be held in the Memorial Chapel of the SummersMarshall Funeral Home with Bill Rennels officiating. Interment will be in the St. Francisville Cemetery.

Grounds was a native of Wabash County and was born at Mt. Carmel, the son of Charles W. Grounds and Blanche Moore Grounds.

He was employed in Olney by the C.I.P.S. Co. as a tree trimmer.

He was a veteran of World War II.

He leaves his wife Ethel and one son Charles Harvey Grounds of Jackson, Tenn. Mrs. George (Barbara) Hostettler of Claremont is a step-daughter. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: George Wesley Grounds address unknown, Gilbert Wayne Grounds of Anchorage, Alaska, Mrs. Elva Bernice Hasler of Noble, Mrs. Mary Wesener of Flint, Mich., Mrs. Alice Smith of Alvin, Texas, Mrs. Viola June Brogan of Chicago, Mrs. Telletha Pipher of Olney, Mark Grounds of Flint, Mich., and Mrs. Alpha June Dipzinski of Fenton, Michigan. There are several nieces and nephews.

Grounds, Charles E. (I52286)

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Charles E. Mitchell, 83, of Noble, IL died Dec. 30, 2004 at his home.

He was born April 7, 1921, in Noble, the son of Thomas Edmund and Ola Fulk Mitchell. He married Shirley Callahan September 14, 1946 in Olney.

He was retired from Illinois Bank Builders in Chicago as a construction supervisor, and was a member of Olney American Legion and Carpenters Union 634.

Survivors include his wife; three sons, Rodney, Mike, and David Mitchell; three daughters, Beverly Souder, Dand Hout, and Barbara Tomlinson; a brother, Thomas E. Mitchell; five sisters, Lois Hagen, Maxine Fryburger, Kay Miller, Kathlene Hagen, and Ruth Elaine O'Brien; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Lawrence Mitchell, and a sister Beulah Brown.

Funeral services were held at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home with burial in Hanna Cemetery in Noble.

Mitchell, Charles E. (I8922)

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Charles E. Overstreet, 88, of Flora, IL died at 12:15 AM Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.

He was born February 12, 1922 in Flora, IL to Benjamin & Inis (Clement) Overstreet. He married Catherine M. Lewis on July 9, 1943 in St. Louis, MO.

He was a U.S. Postal Employee for over 30 years and served in the U.S. Army 252nd FA BN for over 3 years during WWII.

Charlie's many interests and memberships include the following: longtime area photographer, former Flora Mayor & Finance Committee member, member & Past Commander of Flora American Legion Post #14, member of Flora VFW Post #3999, member & Past President of Flora Kiwanis, Flora Masonic Lodge #204 AF&AM, Belleville Consistory, Ainad Temple, member & Past President of Clay County Shrine Club, past member of Flora Rotary Club, member of Clay County Fair Board for 12 years, Past Exalted Ruler of Flora Elks Lodge, Flora First United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Barbed Wire Choir and the "Is We Is" group that tried to have a prison built in Flora.

He is survived by his wife: Catherine Overstreet of Flora; son: Patrick Overstreet of Athens, GA; daughter: Nikki Lake & husband Tom of Flora; sister: Dorothy Gary of Jackson, MI; three grandchildren: Liz Holman & husband Aaron, Erin McGrew & husband Kodie, Jordan Lake; and two great-grandchildren: Izabel Holman & Kollan Kristofer Charles McGrew.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister (Mildred Simpson).

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Friday, December 10, 2010, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with Doug Mack officiating.

Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military honors.

Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Thursday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with 8 PM Masonic Rites.

Memorials may be made to Shriner's Hospitals and may be received at the funeral home.

Overstreet, Charles E. (I44400)

1471

Charles E. Tucker: 9 day old son of John W. and Martha Etta (Perry) Tucker. Charles was born in Richland Co, IL and had a twin William Harrison Tucker who died Nov. 27, 1972.

Tucker, Charles Edward (I28321)

1472

Charles E. Bub Mick Jr. 40, Oblong, IL passed away on Monday November 26, 2018.

Born in Bath, Maine on July 8, 1978 he was the son of Charles Mick Sr. and Joy U. (Taylor) Mick.

On November 16, 2002 he married Christine R. Davis and later married his present wife Cathy L. Pate on November 5, 2011.

Charles was a CNA most recently at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, IL and also worked at Burgin Manor and Richland Care and Rehabilitation, both in Olney, IL. He was a member of the Carmi, IL High School Class of 1996. In his youth he raised and showed hogs. Charles was involved with 4-H and FFA when he was in school. After high school he joined the United States Marine Corps and served his country.

Charles was a member of the IHSA and officiated football, basketball, softball and baseball games for many years. He also belonged to IKSA (Independent Karate Schools of America) and had attained his 5th Degree Black Belt. He taught karate and formed a Karate Club in Oblong, IL. Charles was in the process of creating a new karate studio in Oblong. Charles enjoyed youth football, serving as Commissioner and Coach for the Oblong Junior Football League Program (JFL) from 2016 to the present time, and also held a seat as a board member of the Wabash Valley Youth Football League. During his time with the Oblong JFL, the 7th-8th grade teams won 3 championships back to back, and went undefeated in 2018 with the help of then head Coach Thom Dennis. Charles also guided the 4-5-6 grade team to a championship in 2018. Charles loved being with and coaching the boys in the Oblong JFL. Charles was a member of the Robinson, Illinois branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Survivors include his wife, Cathy Mick; her two sons, James and Johnathan McPherson; two daughters by his first wife, Christine Mick, Breena and Chelsey Mick; as well as two daughters by his present wife, Cathy Mick, Kaylee and Jessica Mick; a brother, Tom Craven, two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sonya and Jamie Mayberry and Alicia and Mike Smith; his father and step-mother, Charles Mick, Sr., and Flo Mick. Also surviving is a son, Dakota Kingdon, who was recently reunited with Charles, and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Charles in death were his mother, Joy Mick; maternal and paternal grandparents, and several aunts and uncles.

A Celebration of Charles life will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, November 30, 2018, at the Robinson, IL branch of The Church Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Robinson, IL, with Mario Aguire officiating.

Interment will be at a later date. He will be buried next to his mother in Kuykendall Cemetery, in Carmi, IL.

Mick, Charles Eugene Bub' Jr. (I20799)

1473

CHARLES EDMUND NUSSBAUM passed away on October 30, 2020. He was born January 17, 1928 in Berne, Indiana. After graduating from Berne High School he entered the Army where he served in Japan and Korea. He worked for Tokheim Corporation eventually rising to the position of Vice President of Data Processing and retired in 1986. He was a faithful member of Maplewood Mennonite Church where he sang tenor in the choir for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife Mary (Beahrs) Nussbaum; two daughters, Lorena Hatfield and Margo (Judy Scott) Nussbaum, grandson Jonathan Hatfield and brothers David (Carolee) Nussbaum and A. John (Marilyn) Nussbaum. He was preceded in death by siblings Virginia (Edwin) McClure, Harold (Marie) Nussbaum, Doris (Fritz) Thomann and Lena (DeWayne) Felber. Private funeral services will be held for immediate family members. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Visiting Nurse, 5910 Homestead Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46814 or www.vnfw.org/donate.

Arrangements by Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville, Indiana.

Nussbaum, Charles Edmund (I4675)

1474

Charles Eugene "Wheezer" Briscoe, age 93, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday night, June 16, 2019, at Flora Gardens Care Center.

Briscoe, Charles Eugene 'Wheezer' (I43259)

1475

Charles F. Powell, 82, formerly of Pekin and Mackinaw, died Thursday, April 26, 2001, at Sharon Elms Health Care in Peoria.

Born Feb. 20, 1919, in Minier to Charles T. and Bessie Beckel Powell, he married Virginia C. Neuhaus on Feb. 20, 1948, in Pekin. She died Jan. 2, 1999.

He also was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers.

Surviving are one son, Steve of Mackinaw; and three brothers, Robert and Harold, both of Pekin, and Carl of San Antonio, Texas.

He was a World War II Navy veteran.

He worked as a yard laborer at Caterpillar Inc. for eight years, retiring in 1983. Prior to that, he worked in the malt department at Standard Brands for 22 years.

Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens.

Full obit in the Peoria Journal Star - Apr. 28, 2001.

Powell, Charles F. (I45788)

1476

Charles F. Sibert, 95, of Olney, passed away, Sunday, August 14, 2016 in Olney, Illinois.

He was born to Hugh M. and Alice C. (Carlisle) Sivert on March 13, 1921. He married Velna Lucille Jennings on April 23, 1944 in Corpus Christi, TX and she preceded him in death on January 1, 2011.

Charles was a WW II flight instructor for the US Navy. He was a funeral director at Sivert Funeral Home in Sumner, IL for decades. Charles was a member of the Tighar Organization, a group that searched for missing planes and historical aeronautics. He took pleasure in flying and especially enjoyed open cockpit airplanes. He also enjoyed volunteering at the Olney/Noble Airport and made many friends there.

Charles is survived by his son, Charles E. Sivert of Springfield, IL; Son, David Sivert and wife Sharon of Dayton, OH; Daughter, Carolyn VonAlmen of Phoenix, AZ; Son, George Sivert and wife Beverly of Louisville, KY; Daughter, Doris Sivert of Shreveport, LA; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and son, Dennis Sivert.

Bio from Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home
Olney, IL
August 16, 2016

Sivert, Charles F. (I20768)

1477

Charles F. Sibert, 95, of Olney, passed away, Sunday, August 14, 2016 in Olney, Illinois.

Sivert, Charles F. (I20768)

1478

Charles Felty, 73, of Clay City, passed away on March 7, 2015 at his home.

Charles was born on May 29, 1941 in Rolla, MO to Charles and Opal (Tice) Felty. He married Joyce (Rosenberger) Felty on May 27, 1961.

Charles was the co-owner of Orgon Well Service, Clay City, and truck driver for Murphy Trucking, Fairfield. Charles was an active member of his community. He served on the Clay City Council for 18 years and was a Lions Club member. He attended the Clay City First Baptist Church.

Survived by his wife of 53 years, Joyce Felty of Clay City, son, Steve Felty of Texas, son, Bruce (Cheryl) Felty of Robinson, son, Steven T. Felty of Clay City, sister, Linda Dour of New Jersey, grandchildren, Cody Felty of Evansville, IN, Amber Kohn, Flora and Cheyenne Felty, Louisville,

Preceded in death by his parents, and adopted sister, Francis (Schoultz) Engelbright

Felty, Charles E. (I32421)

1479

Charles H. Vandaveer was born November 21st, 1837, near Mt. Erie, Illinois.

He was a veteran of the Civil War and was wounded in the battle of Shiloh.

After the war ended he moved to Flora, where he was married to M. E. Barnhlll, Nov 15, 1871. She died March 18th 1882. To this union was born four children. Three of them living: J. O. Vandaveer, of WItchlla, Kansas; C. F. Vandaveer, of Elkhart, Kansas: Mrs. N. V. Rowe, of Paris, Ill. L. A. Vandaveer, of Kansas City, Mo., died March 12th, 1922.

The deceased moved to Decatur, Ill., in February 1889, and in February 1906, he moved to a farm near Elkhart, Kansas, where he passed away on Christmas day, 1922.

Funeral services were held from the Hancock funeral home. Flora, Ill., Thursday, Dec. 28, conducted by Rev. W. I. Terhune, pastor of the Flora Methodist Episcopal church.

Interment al Elmwood cemetery.

Many old Flora friends of the Vandaveer family attended the obsequies.

(The Flora Journal-Record, Jan 4, 1923)

Vandaveer, Charles H. (I55772)

1480

Charles Henry Deimel, 82, of Olney, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Charlie was born on April 18, 1931, the son of William and Pauline (Thomann) Deimel.

He married Patricia Darlene Jones on June 18, 1955 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on April 13, 2008.

He honorably served as a United States Marine for three years and attained the rank of Sergeant with top secret clearance prior to returning to Olney in 1954.
Prior to owning and operating Deimel Trucking Inc. for 22 years with his wife, he operated a fleet of trucks of his own for over 20 years. He was a 50 year member of the Midwest Truckers Association & received the Outstanding Member award in 1996. He was a special individual who had a zest for life, loved telling great stories, had a love for people & never met a stranger. He loved spending time at the lakes boating, following his son to various local dirt tracks, and traveling with his family.
Later in life, he enjoyed attending the many events that his grandchildren participated in.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney, Petroleum Club, American Legion, VFW, Elks & Knights of Columbus as a 3rd Degree member.

He is survived by his son, Cliff Deimel and wife Nancy of Olney; daughter, Deb Hatten and husband Frank of Olney; daughter, Cathy McDowell and husband John of Olney; son, Bill Deimel of Olney; daughter, Linda Brown and husband Arron of Olney; son, John Deimel and wife, Michelle of Olney; grandchildren, Justin (Ashlee) Hatten, Jenna (Jason) Deadmond, Kristi (Neely) Nelson, Carrie (Jeremy) French, Darrell (Andrea) McDowell, Charlie McDowell, Willy Deimel and girlfriend Jennifer Shryock, Zachary Deimel, Michael Deimel, Danny Deimel, and Derek Deimel; great grandchildren, Alexander Deadmond, Isaac Deadmond, Lauren French, Maddex McDowell, Masen Hatten, Jacob Nelson, Matthew Nelson, and Lucas Nelson; stepmother, Lucy Deimel; half-brother, Tom Deimel; and half-sister, Betty Deimel.

He was preceded in death by his wife and parents.

Deimel, Charles Henry 'Charlie' (I54080)

1481

CHARLES I. PAINTER DIES IN HOSPITAL

Charles Isaac Painter of the Shurtleff Annex died Sunday morning in the Wabash General Hospital. He was 84 years old.

Mr. Painter was born in Edwards County, Dec. 8, 1875, the son of James and Sarah Painter. He was married to Eva Mae Painter, Feb. 4, 1900. She preceded
him in death. He was a member of the Browns Christian Church.

Survivors include two children Mrs. Bertha Hallock of East St. Louis and Robert Painter of Saudi, Arabia; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Knowles of Danville and Mrs. Laura Sawyer of Rialto Calif., three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Two sons, Frank and Herbert; a daughter, Myrtle, and seven brothers and sisters preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning from the Roy D. Short Company Memorial Chapel with the Rev. c. V. Tolley officiating. Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery.

Daily Republican: Mon, Sep 12,1960

(Mount Carmel, Illinois)

Painter, Charles Isaac (I31092)

1482

Charles J."Peck" Fulk 89 of Glasgow, Barren Co. KY, died 4:45 p.m., Wednesday Sep 11 [1996] at Glasgow Hospital in Glasgow, Ky.

He was a World War II Veteran.

He was born 24 Aug 1907 in Olney, IL., son of Wm T & Lulu Kidd Fulk and Widow of Rachael V Bower Fulk. She died 7 Oct 1995.

Burial will be in Haven Hill Cemetery.

Olney Daily Mail Newspaper-Sep 1996

Fulk, Charles J. 'Peck' (I43166)

1483

Charles L. Wells, 88 of Cisne, IL passed away at 2:40AM, Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Heritage Woods in Flora, IL.

He was born on July 18, 1926 at Mt. Erie, IL to Fred & Ella (VanFossan) Wells. He married Pauline Laird on Mar. 27, 1955 at Johnsonville, IL and she preceded him in death on Nov. 14, 2012.

Charles was a farmer and raised livestock, an oil field pumper and rural mail carrier for Cisne and Mt. Erie for twenty-two years; a member of Cisne American Legion for sixty-three years and a veteran of Korean War where he received the Purple Heart. He accepted Christ as his Savior two weeks ago.

Charles is survived by three daughters Janna (Heino) Pull of Ellisville, MO; Mary Ann (Brian) Lane of Flora, IL and Cara Jo (Kevin) Weaver of Cisne, IL; two sons Mark (Tanya) Wells of Geff, IL and Martin (Susan) Wells of Clayton, NC; one sister Dorothy (Osie) Billington of Olney, IL. Eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren and one on the way also survive.

Preceding him in death was his wife Pauline, two sisters Anna and Bernice, four brothers Glen, Gerald, Harold and Elmo and his parents

Funeral services for Charles Wells will be at noon Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Hosselton Funeral Home. Burial will be in Laird Cemetery with military rites at the graveside. Visitation will be 10AM until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to Elm River Brown Cumberland Presbyterian Church, American Diabetes Association or Clay County Hospice.

Online condolences may be given to the family at www.hosseltonfh.com

Wells, Charles Lowell (I55958)

1484

Charles L. Workman, 67, of Flora, IL died at 7:42 PM Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

Workman, Charles Lee (I41340)

1485

Charles Lee Scammahorn passed away March 13, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.

He was born on April 17, 1926 in Clay City, Illinois, the son of Samuel J. and Dollie (Burkitt) Scammahorn.

Charles was best known for the stories he told and the way that he told them.

Charles served in the U.S. Army Air Force for four years and was an active member of the VFW in Clay City for 15 years. He was also an avid Braves fan.

He is survived by his daughter, Colene Wood; Grandson, Casey Wood; Granddaughter, Kassie Wood; Great Granddaughter, Harper Wood; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and three brothers.

Burial was in Smith Cemetery with Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in charge.

Memorials to the American Heart Association.

Scammahorn, Charles Lee 'Bub' (I17370)

1486

Charles Levitt was the son of William James Levitt (8-17-1832 to 4-27-1908) and Lydia Ann Wammack Levitt (1-1-1837 to 4-30-1902). He married Maud Lorena Coggan on Thanksgiving Day 11-27-1884 in Illinois. They moved to Texas in November of 1908 and settled on a farm near Allison.

The children of Charles and Maud were: Myrtle Iva Levitt Bryan (3-20-1886 to 4-3-1957), Martha "Mattie" Levitt Newton (12-6-1887 to 6-28-1975), Nona Levitt Blake (8-13-1889 to 11-3-1977), Ethel Levitt Scott (5-1893 to 4-28-1968), Lester Levitt (8-5-1896 to 5-28-1972), and Malcolm Levitt (5-11-1900 to 4-8-1965).

Levitt, Charles (I27481)

1487

Charles M. Hosselton was born in Clay county, Illinois, July 18, 1863, and died at his home in Eagle Grove, Iowa, March 2, 1938, aged 74 years, 7 months, and 12 days. He grew to manhood at the Illinois home of his parents and moved to a farm near Vincent in 1915. In 1920 he moved to Eagle Grove. He returned to farm work after some three years, and in 1936 moved back to Eagle Grove which was his home until his death. On Dec. 17, 1885 he was united in marriage with Emma Stanford. Five children were born to this union, Mrs. Cleone Howell, Reeshville, Ind., Mrs. Nellie Blankenship, Springfield, Illinois, Mrs. Minnie Bissey, Clay City, Ill., Wm. Hosselton, Jr., Eagle Grove and Mrs. Dorothy Clawson, Mason City. Mr. and Mrs. Hosselton celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Dec. 17, 1935.

There remain to mourn the loss of a good husband, father, and brother, his wife, the five children, fifteen grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Also, one brother, Ge. Hosselton, Clay City, Ill., and two sisters, Mrs. Mary C. Johnson, Montevideo, Minn., Mrs. Laura Smith, Flora, Ill., besides nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Seven sisters and one brother preceded him in death.

Mr. Hosselton was converted and joined the Methodist church South at Olive Rural church, near Clay City, Ill., in which he had an active part. He was a steward of the church, superintendent of the Sunday School, and taught a class of boys for years. He was a great friend of children. A consistent Christian, he was loved and respected by all who knew him. Young boys learned the way of life from him. Men and women found it easier to make their way in life because of his Christian Character.

EAGLE GROVE EAGLE
Eagle Grove, Iowa
Thursday, March 17, 1938
Page 9; Column 2

Age: 74 yr; 7 mo; 14 da
Burial March 5, 1938

Source: Foust Funeral Home, Eagle Grove, IA

Hosselton, Charles M. (I50897)

1488

Charles M. McDowell, 72, of Olney died Wednesday April 5, 1995 at his residence.

Full military rites performed.

McDowell was born June 2, 1922 in Clay County, the son of Nathaniel and Goldia (Luke) McDowell. He married Nancy Berry in February 1957. He was employed in the oil fields.
He was a member of the Calhoun United Methodist Church, VFW and American Legion.

He is survived by his wife of Olney; a son, Kenneth McDowell of Sterling, Oh.; a daughter, Deborah Daugherty of Olney; a brother, John E. McDowell of Calhoun; a sister, Mrs. Robert (Rebecca) Schmucker of Calhoun; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister.

McDowell, Charles Marvin (I369)

1489

Charles N. "Ike" Sessions, age 96, of Flora, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2014 at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.

Ike was born May 22, 1918 in Wayne County to James E. and Isabell (Stoops) Sessions. He married Coleen Deain on December 24, 1946 in Xenia. She preceded him in death on February 23, 2013. Ike served in the U.S. Army for 5 years and during WWII was an anti-aircraft machine gunner. During his life he worked in oil fields, helped build power plants, and did highway construction. Ike was a member of McCabe Baptist Church and American Legion Post and enjoyed fishing, camping, and taking care of a garden every year.

He is survived by his son: Jay (Karen) Sessions of Cisne; grandson: Cory (Kristina) Sessions of Geff; great-granddaughter: Jasmine Sessions of Geff; along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, grandson (Chris Sessions), and 7 siblings (Kenneth Sessions, Mildred Galbraith, Imogene Harrell, Virgil "Bud" Sessions, Velma Williams, Opal Markham, and Bertie Taylor).

The funeral service for Charles "Ike" Sessions will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military honors. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Friday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Flora Gardens Activity Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Sessions, Charles Nelson 'Ike' (I44600)

1490

Charles N. Wilson, 70, 1201 N. East St. died today (February 14, 1983) in Richland Memorial Hospital.

Services in Summers Funeral Home with Rev. Dwight Jones presiding. Burial in Clay City Cemetery with military graveside rites.

He was born August 27, 1912 in Clay City to Frank and Bernice (Toliver) Wilson. He married Viola Fulk Hayes in Olney April 22, 1982. She survives.

He was a retired funeral director, member of the First United Methodist Church in Olney, Olney Masonic Lodge, American Legion, VFW, Olney BPO, former partner in Summers Funeral Home, former city councilman, former Richland County deputy and a member of Shriner's Ainad Temple.

He is survived by a step-son, Bert Alvord, Dundas; step-daughter, Mrs. Robert (Judy) Renner, Olney; two brothers, Jack Wilson, Springfield and Richard Wilson, Highland; five sisters, Martha Wilson, Springfield, Margaret Ross, Clay City, Maxine Larimore, Baton Rouge, La., Mary Young, Abilene, Tx., and Mildred Finn, Newton; 11 step-grandchildren; a step-great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three brothers.

Wilson, Charles Nathaniel (I3140)

1491

Charles N. Wilson, 70, 1201 N. East St. died today (February 14, 1983) in Richland Memorial Hospital.

Wilson, Charles Nathaniel (I3140)

1492

Charles Newton, age 79, well known resident of Decker Township, was pronounced dead on arrival at Richland Memorial Hospital yesterday afternoon.

Newton, Charles Ruben (I7204)

1493

Charles Nicholas, 83, formerly of Olney, died Monday at his home in Farmer City.

Nicholas, Charles Edmund (I37336)

1494

Charles Oscar Lee, son of Jacob M. and Sarah J. Lee, was born near Clay City in Clay County, IL, January 8, 1869.

He was united in marriage with Miss Sophie B. Hawk on June 5, 1895. To this union, four children were born, Mrs. Pearlie Edens of Toluca, Mrs. Ray Walden of Mattoon, and Leslie and Carroll of Magnolia.

Early in life he united with the United Brethren Church at Mt. Zion, IL; later transferring his membership to Magnolia Community Church.

The son of a Civil War Veteran, each year as Memorial Day drew near he helped to plan fitting service to be held at Mt. Zion Church near their home.

Most of his early life was spent on a farm in Clay County. In 1920 the family moved to Lebanon, OH. Here in the Otterbein home, his services were unexcelled, and it was with deep regret by young and old, after ten years of loyal services, that failing health caused him to give up his work there. In 1930 they came to the farm near Magnolia, her he passed away in the early morning of June 5, 1939, on their 44th wedding anniversary, at the age of 70 years, 4 months, and 28 days, after a long illness during which he was always cheerful and uncomplaining.

A true friend and neighbor, he was loved and respected by all who knew him.

He is survived by his devoted wife and four children, also seven granddaughter, two nieces and a nephew. His only sister passed away seven weeks ago. Beside other relatives there are also a host of friends who will miss him and mourn his passing.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon, June 7 at 2 o'clock at the Magnolia M.E. Church, with Rev.

Franklin Harwood, pastor, in charge.

The casket bearers were grandsons and relatives, John C. Walden, Harold and Charles Edens, Chalmers Turner, Joe Malone and Marion Lee.

Burial was made in the Magnolia Cemetery, Magnolia, IL.

HENRY NEWS REPUBLICAN

HENRY, ILLINOIS

THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1939

Lee, Charles Oscar (I30474)

1495

Charles P. "Chuck" Tucker, 37, of Forrest City, AK, (formerly of Claremont, IL) died at his residence at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 1991.

Tucker, Charles Patrick 'Chuck' (I37584)

1496

Charles Patrick Pat Venable, age 74, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday evening, April 4, 2022, at Mattoon Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

He was born May 27, 1947, in Effingham, the son of Nolan and Elizabeth (Guyott) Venable.

Pat was a graduate of Flora High School and went on attend Olney Community College and Eastern Illinois University. He served in the Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. Pat lived and worked many years in St. Louis, Missouri, before retiring to Flora. He was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, enjoyed fishing, genealogy, joking, and laughing. He was a member of Flora First Christian Church.

He is survived by a sister, Carol Poehler of Galloway, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Mike Venable; brother-in-law, Bill Poehler; nephew, Jamen Venable; and a great-niece, Elizabeth Poehler.

In honoring Pats wishes, there will be no services. Private interment will take place in Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to any charity of the donors choice, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com

Venable, Charles Patrick 'Pat' (I52207)

1497

Charles R. (Dick) Mercer, 71, of 1425 5th Ave., East Moline, former custodian for East Moline school system, died last night in Moline Public Hospital after an illness of five years.

Mercer, Charles Richard (I45525)

1498

Charles Ray Blackburn, 81, of Olney and formerly of Fairfield and Mill Shoals, died Friday, July 4, 2014 at his residence.

Funeral services were held Wednesday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney with Reverend Gary Wachtel and Reverend Dean Blackburn officiating. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Fairfield.

Charles was born October 24, 1932 in rural Geff, the son of William Cyrus and Opal Viola (Finley) Blackburn. He married Shirley Marie McNeil on May 25, 1957 in Fairfield.

Charles was a 1950 graduate of Fairfield High School. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Eagles, Olney Bicycle Employee Recreation Association, Democratic Party of Richland County, Olney and Fairfield Coin Club. He attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Charles served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army in the Korean Conflict. He was of the Protestant faith.

Mr. Blackburn is survived by his wife, Shirley Blackburn of Olney' daughter, Susan Mitchell of Olney and fiance, Johnnie Stout of Oblong; grandchildren, Travis Paddock and wife, Ashley of Olney and Laura Mitchell and fiance, Harold Briggs of Olney; great-grandsons, Jace and Jaxe Paddock; brother, Harold Dean Blackburn and wife, Nancey of Alton; sister, Norma Tucker of Fairfield; special sister-in-law, Barbara Young and husband, Earl of Fairfield; five nieces and five nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law, James A. McNeil; mother-in-law, Lucille McNeil; and brothers-in-law, marshal Tucker and Richard McNeil.

In lieu of real flowers, because of an allergy, memorials may be made to Richland County Honor Guard.

The Olney Daily Mail, July 7, 2014

Blackburn, Charles Ray (I54796)

1499

Charles Ray Workman, 61, of Olney, died at 7:10 a.m. Thursday, February 18, 2010, at his residence.

Workman, Charles 'Charlie' Ray (I1541)

1500

Charles Richard Henderson, the son of Wiley and Sarah Church Henderson, was born Feb. 7, 1876, in Wayne County, Illinois.

He was united in marriage to Maggie ( Herdes ) Henderson, Dec. 2, 1903. To this union were born seven children, four of whom survive, two sons, Eugene and George Elmo of Clay City, and two daughters, Mae Dobbs of Cisne, and Blanche Staley of Fairfield.

He also leaves his wife, Maggie; one sister, Dora Trotter, Beardstown, Ill.; one brother, Francis M. Henderson of Clay City; 21 grandchildren and 26 great-granchildren.

Charles Henderson's mother is Sarah ( Church ) Henderson, Charles's father is Wiley Henderson, Wiley is buried at Madden Cemetery. I think Maggie is his wife. I believe Maggie's maiden name is Herdes . The R. in his name is for Richard

Henderson, Charles Richard (I1651)

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