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1501	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)
1502	Charles Rinnert, 85, Flora, died Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Flora Care Center. Services will be in the Cardascio Funeral Home in Clay City. Burial will be in Smith Cemetery in Sailor Springs. Mr. Rinnert was born Feb. 18, 1896 in Clay County, the son of Max and Sarah (McKnelly). He married Mary Anna Johnson Feb. 9, 1922 in Clay City. She preceded him in death Feb. 13, 1976. He was member of the Clay City United Methodist Church, a World War I veteran, and a member of the American Legion in Sailor Springs. Survivors include a daughter-in-law Mrs. Merle (Maxine) Leach, Clay City; two brothers, Russell, Orlando, Fla.; Herbert, Carmi; two sisters Mrs. Mary McCarty and Thelma Rinnert, both of Phoenix, Az.; two grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, May 5, 1981.	Rinnert, Charles Owen (I29536)
1503	Charles Robert 'Bob' Hazel Sr., age 82 of Mt. Erie, passed away at 4:09 AM on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his residence. Burial will be at Forrest Ridge Cemetery in rural Richland/Wayne County. Pastor Tim Bursott will be officiating. Bob was born in Chicago on August 24th, 1938 to Roy and Maxine Hazel. If your favorite form of communication was the CB then you might have known Bob by his CB handle Robinhood, for he was famous for being able to Robinhood an arrow at even given time. Bob entered eternal life from his home in Mount Erie, Illinois on Saturday December, 26th 2020. His spirit is carried on by his three children, seven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Bob spent the early years of his life in Northern Illinois where he worked for Caterpillar in Aurora for several years and then McDonald Douglas, building and wiring jet planes, before coming back to the Northern Wayne County and Wynoose area to help his parents on their family farm. He was also the owner and operator of Covey Ridge Hunting Preserve in Mount Erie Illinois. Bob is survived by three of his children, Kim Bullard of Mount Erie, Robby Hazel of Noble, Rodney Hazel and his wife Sara of Albion. Seven grandchildren and their spouses, Lindsay Hancock and husband Curt of Wynoose , Emily Jones and husband Chris of Fairfield, Tanner Hazel of Fairfield, Shae Barrett and husband Ryan of Fairfield, Brooklyn Hazel of Albion, Levi Hazel of Noble, and Alex Bullard of Mount Erie. Five great grandchildren, Kalli, Charli, and Chandler Hancock of Wynoose and Cora and Parker Jones of Fairfield. Bob is preceded in death by his parents Roy and Maxine Hazel and his daughter Lisa Hazel. Memorials can be sent to Forrest Ridge Church in memory of Bob Hazel.	Hazel, Charles Robert Sr. (I409)
1504	Charles Robert 'Bob' Hazel Sr., age 82 of Mt. Erie, passed away at 4:09 AM on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his residence.	Hazel, Charles Robert Sr. (I409)
1505	Charles Robert Hunley, age 90 of Woodlawn, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012. A celebration of his life will be held 10 a.m. Friday, February 17, 2012 at Hillcrest Baptist Church, with Rev. Jerry Harwell officiating. A graveside service will be 3 p.m. Friday, in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, IL. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the hour of service Friday at the church. Mr. Hunley was born May 26, 1921 in Clay County, IL and was preceded in death by his parents, James Grant and Edna Mae Patridge Hunley. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and a U.S. Army WWII Veteran. Survivors include his wife, Rosalie Irene Wilson Hunley; sons, James R. (Vicki) Hunley, Charles R. (Ginger) Hunley; daughter, Anita (Paul) Fatheree, all of Woodlawn; grandchildren, Elizabeth Peters, Matthew Hunley, Lucas Hunley, Chad Hunley, Amanda Dusenberry, Jennifer Nelson and Ashley Fatheree; and eight great-grandchildren. The family request no flowers, memorials may be made to the Hillcrest Baptist Church Building Fund, 380 Dover Road, Clarksville, TN 37042. Online condolences may be made at NaveFuneralHomes.com. Published in The Leaf Chronicle on February 16, 2012	Hunley, Charles Robert 'Bob' (I18902)
1506	Charles Roy Thomas, age 87, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away early Saturday morning, March 13, 2021, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. He was born August 31, 1933, in Flora, Illinois, the son of Stanford Charles and Ethel B. (Cross) Thomas. He was united in marriage to Norma June Hunt on June 12, 1954, and together they have shared 66 wedding anniversaries. Charles worked for the Clay City Banking Company for 19 years. He worked construction in the past and had founded and ran his own Oil Production Company for many years. He was a member of the Clay City Christian Church for 65 years where he served as a Sunday School teacher and had been involved in the construction of the church building. Charles had served on the Clay City Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars, fixing computers, and helping others with computers. He also enjoyed his winters spent in Florida with his family. He is survived by his wife: Norma June Thomas of Clay City; a son: Phillip W. Thomas of Estero, FL; a daughter: Cheryl J. (Gary) Piontkowski of Ft. Myers, FL; 3 grandsons: Skyler T. Peterson and Dexter S. Peterson of Ft. Myers, FL, and Dustin R. (Renee) Peterson of Avoca, NY; 2 great-granddaughters: Madelyn and Arabella Peterson of Avoca, NY; 2 brothers: Robert Red Thomas of Cisne, and Karl (Margaret) Thomas of Decatur; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son: Steven C. Thomas; and 2 brothers: Carroll and John Thomas. A graveside ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Clay City Cemetery with Brian Foster and Nate Whisler officiating.	Thomas, Charles Roy (I32012)
1507	Charles Roy Thomas, age 87, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away early Saturday morning, March 13, 2021, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. He was born August 31, 1933, in Flora, Illinois, the son of Stanford Charles and Ethel B. (Cross) Thomas. He was united in marriage to Norma June Hunt on June 12, 1954, and together they have shared 66 wedding anniversaries. Charles worked for the Clay City Banking Company for 19 years. He worked construction in the past and had founded and ran his own Oil Production Company for many years. He was a member of the Clay City Christian Church for 65 years where he served as a Sunday School teacher and had been involved in the construction of the church building. Charles had served on the Clay City Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars, fixing computers, and helping others with computers. He also enjoyed his winters spent in Florida with his family. He is survived by his wife: Norma June Thomas of Clay City; a son: Phillip W. Thomas of Estero, FL; a daughter: Cheryl J. (Gary) Piontkowski of Ft. Myers, FL; 3 grandsons: Skyler T. Peterson and Dexter S. Peterson of Ft. Myers, FL, and Dustin R. (Renee) Peterson of Avoca, NY; 2 great-granddaughters: Madelyn and Arabella Peterson of Avoca, NY; 2 brothers: Robert Red Thomas of Cisne, and Karl (Margaret) Thomas of Decatur; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son: Steven C. Thomas; and 2 brothers: Carroll and John Thomas. A graveside ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Clay City Cemetery with Brian Foster and Nate Whisler officiating.	Thomas, Charles Roy (I32012)
1508	Charles served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Omaha General Baptist Church.	Moseley, Charles D. (I39472)
1509	Charles T. Oestreich, age 87 years, 2 months, and 26 days, Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, April 1st, 2015, at his home in Flora. Charles was born January 6, 1928 in Centralia, Illinois, to Charles and Clara (Gutzler) Oestreich. He married Rose Mary Felton on June 20, 1948 in Centralia. Charles was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army and was a lifetime member of the American Legion and the VFW. He was a carpenter and oil field operator early in his career. Later he managed the Flora Marathon Station. He retired from Henkels & McCoy in Salem, as a mechanic. Charles loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, and walking to the pond. He enjoyed reading westerns, and when his eyesight failed, he enjoyed watching them. Charles was happiest just being at home in Oskaloosa. He was of the Lutheran faith. He is survived by his wife, Rose, and their eight chilren: Steve (Carol) Oestreich of Louisville, Debby (David) Devore of Flora, Randy (Janet) Oestreich of Kinmundy, Mark (Patty) Oestreich of Flora, Patty (Dale) Loehr of Flora, Lori (Tim) VanDyke of Hord, Tim (RaeAnn) Oestreich of Flora, and Angie (Kevin) Connell of Flora; 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter: Cheryl, great-grandson: Bryce, two brothers, and four sisters. A funeral service for Charles Oestreich will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will be in Oskaloosa Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 6, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Clay County Cancer Crusaders.	Oestreich, Charles T. (I44389)
1510	Charles W. "Chuck" Burkett, 32, of Flora, IL died at 5:30 PM Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born January 5, 1979 in Flora, IL to Terry & Angela (Utley) Burkett. He married Sara Beth Hagen on April 23, 1999 in Flora. He was a mechanic at ACT Automotive and a member of the Harley Davidson Club and Monday Night Bowling League. Chuck worked 15 hours every day helping others with their vehicles. He is survived by his wife: Sara Beth Burkett of Flora; children: Lily Anna & Aiden Westfield Burkett at home; parents: Terry & Angie Burkett of Flora; maternal grandfather: Wally Utley of Clay City; paternal grandparents: Shirley & Bob Mason of Flora; brothers: Joshua Burkett & wife Lindy of Flora, Jacob Burkett & wife Laura of Salem, Jonah Burkett & wife Tricia of Flora; sister: Deanna deSa` & husband Tomaz of Flora; along with several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother (Deanna Utley) and paternal grandfather (Charles Burkett). A graveside service will be held at 10 AM Thursday (April 14, 2011) at Brush Creek Cemetery, Xenia. In honor of Chuck, the family requests casual dress. Visitation will be after 4 PM Wednesday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. NOTE: 32-year-old Charles W. Burkett of Flora was killed Saturday afternoon in an accident in Effingham County involving a motorcyle and a pickup. State police said a pickup, driven by 43-year-old George Sandifer of Effingham, was westbound on Dutch Lane approaching the intersection with U.S. Route 45. Police said Sandifer did not see Burkett's motorcycle and pulled into its path, causing both units to collide. Burkett and a passenger, 29-year-old Sarah Burkett of Flora, were thrown from the motorcycle.	Burkett, Charles W. 'Chuck' (I55122)
1511	Charles W. Gray, 92, of Sumner, father of Mrs. G. Vern (Georgia) Petty of Olney, died Sunday at the Richland Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Central Christian Church at Sumner with Brother Henry Boyles in charge. Interment will be in Sumner City Cemetery. Friends may call at the Sivert Funeral Home at Sumner after 6 p.m. today. Mr. Gray was born April 7, 1880 in Marion County, Kentucky and came to Lawrence County as a young man. He was a retired farmer and for many years a resident of northwest of Sumner. His wife, Mary, preceded him in death. He was a member of the Central Christian Church at Sumner. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Juanita Stadge of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. Evelyn Streamer of Boulder, Colorado, and Mrs. Georgia Petty of Olney; and two sons, George W. Gray of Sumner and John R. Gray of Route 1, Sumner. A sister, Mrs. Georgia Wagner of Lawrenceville and 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, also survive. Obit from an Olney, IL newspaper (Obit submitted by #47276653)	Gray, Charles Wesley (I49932)
1512	Charles W. Hopkins, retired hardware merchant of Clay City, Illinois, is well and favorably known at the present time as the owner of one of the "banner" farms, formerly the property of his parents, of Clay County. For fifteen consecutive years Clay City was the scene of his successful endeavors as a hardware merchant. He has not yet reached his fiftieth year, and while he has already "made good" as a citizen and a business man, many years of increased prosperity await him in his farming pursuits. The subject of our sketch was born in Mason county. West Virginia, on January 12, 1860, and was the son of William and Adriana (Donnelly) Hopkins. Both parents were natives of old Virginia, and came of good stock. Charles W. Hopkins remained in the parental home up to the time of his marriage which occurred on the I5th of March, 1883, with Mary E. Brissenden in Clay County, Illinois. For a number of years he lived on a farm near Clay City. In the spring of 1886, he and his wife removed to Furnas County, Nebraska, where he purchased a farm of three hundred and twenty acres. There they remained three years, when Mrs. Hopkins returned to Clay County, Illinois, on a visit. There she died on May 25, 1887, being buried in the Clay City cemetery. Our subject soon sold his Nebraska property and went back to live in Illinois in the fall of 1888. His marriage resulted in the birth of two girls, Adrianna, now the wife of Clayson Black, of Clay City, who is engaged in the grocery business, and Sarah A., who lives at the family residence. Shortly after his return to Illinois, Charles W. Hopkins engaged in the hardware business in Clay City, continuing in the same for fifteen years to a day. December 24, 1889, he married Mary Barnes, of Clay county, where she was born April 1, 1861. She was the daughter of Joseph and Ellen (Gardner) Barnes, natives of Indiana. They married in the Hoosier state and came to Illinois in 1857, settling in Clay County, where they remained until their deaths. Mrs. Barnes died December 1, 1866, aged thirty-three years. Her husband married secondly Lou Chapman, a widow, but their married life was of short duration as she died within two years. Joseph Barnes died April 27, 1891, aged fifty-five years, and was buried in Xenia. His first wife was buried in Oskaloosa. They were the parents of five children, of whom two died in infancy, our subject's wife being the third in order of birth. Charles W. Hopkins sold his hardware business on February 19, 1904, remained in Clay City until April 29, 1906, and then moved to the old homestead of his parents where he now lives. He owns approximately five hundred and seventeen acres of some of the best land in Clay County. His present married life has also been a happy one, three children having been born to him; two boys and a girl William B., Charles L. and Hazel all of whom live at home with their parents. Our subject has always been politically a Republican and has served as Supervisor, as member of the County Board in Clay county for two years, as President of the Town Board in Clay City for three terms. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, Jefferson Lodge No. 1437, at Clay City. Mrs. Hopkins is a. member of the Methodist church in Clay City, and has always taken an active part in church affairs. Excerpt from: Biographical and Reminiscent History of Richland, Clay and Marion Counties Illinois--Pub. 1909	Hopkins, Charles W. (I18640)
1513	Charles W. C.W. Hurd, 68, of Flora, died Thursday, May 6, 1993, at the Clay County Hospital, Flora. Mr. Hurd was born August 4, 1924, in Clay City, the son of Charles and Laura Lambert Hurd. He married Lorraine L. Steele in 1956. He was a heavy equipment operator, a WWII Army veteran, past (twice) commander of the Flora VFW Post, a member of the Flora American Legion, and Flora Moose Lodge. He was of the protestant faith. Surviving are four sons, Charles Hurd Jr., Gary Hurd, Larry Hurd, and Richard W. Steele; one daughter, Mrs. Roy (Laura Kay) McCain; three sisters, Juanita Farmer, Alice Johnson, and Mrs. Sam (Dorothy) Mink; fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held at the Frank and Bright Funeral Home, Flora. Burial will in the Elmwood Cemetery with military rites.	Hurd, Charles W. 'C. W.' (I51004)
1514	Charles Wantland, 67, of Clay City, passed away Saturday at 11 a.m. at his home at Clay City. Funeral services were held this morning at the Easley-Padgett Funeral Home in Clay City with Rev. Don Sigler in charge. Burial was at Clay City cemetery. Mr. Wantland was a retired iron worker. His survivors include his wife, Opal; two stepsons, Richard Doris of Carmi and William Doris of Springfield; and seven step-grandchildren. Three sisters, Mrs. Walter Rolan of Williamsport, Indiana, Mrs. H. A. Allen of Attica, Indiana, and Mrs. Eva Miller of Judyville, Indiana, also survive.	Wantland, Charles (I32198)
1515	Charles was a registered physical therapist. He was a member of the Illinois Masonic Lodge for 60 years and Christ Community United Methodist Church. He was survived by his wife, Harriet, daughter Mary Dixon, sons, Charles, Leonard and Les. Arrangements were by National Cremation Society.	Combs, Charles Delbert Sr. (I39802)
1516	Charles was the first born child of J.O. and Susan Olivia (Robards) Berry.	Berry, Charles Mortica (I49852)
1517	Charles Wilkin, 81. of Monticello and formerly of Clay City, died Saturday at the Kirby Hospital in Monticello. Graveside funeral rites were held at the Clay City cemetery. A native of Clay City, the deceased was married to Jennie C. Patterson on April 12, 1913 at Clay City. His wife preceded him in death. He is survived by a son, Glenn, Monticello; daughters, Mrs. Don (Edna) Bails, Charleston; Mrs. Robert (Irene) Van Rheeven, Freeport; brother, J. C., Lewistown, Mont.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Taken from the Olney Daily, Olney, IL, September, 1971.	Wilkin, Charles (I11871)
1518	Charles William Harmon 78, died 1 Mar 1940 in Calhoun, Bonpas Twp, Richland County, IL.	Harmon, Charles William 'Charley' (I40936)
1519	Charles Tom Thomas Brown, age 94 of Clay City, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Aperion Care in Bridgeport. Tom was born on June 7, 1923 in Clay City Township, Clay City, IL, the eldest son of James and Marie (Hunley) Brown. He married Vida Mae Phillips on March 6, 1943 in Sailor Springs, IL. She preceded him in death on November 1, 2007. Together, Tom and Vida Mae had three children; Shirley Osborn of Bridgeport, IL, Dale (Darla) Brown of Beebe, AR, and Philip (Synda) Brown of Clay City, IL. They were also blessed with a legacy of ten grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren. Tom was a farmer, welder, and inventor his entire life. During the 1950s and 1960s, he was instrumental in conservation tillage, working with the Tennessee Valley Authority in adapting to their practices. During the 1970s and 1980s, he owned and operated Browns Welding Service, working mainly with Union Oil Company as their welder. Tom and Vida Mae retired in 1986 and spent many years traveling and camping with many friends and neighbors. They really enjoyed dancing, playing cards, and just visiting with others. Tom never met a stranger and loved being able to help others. Tom lived a long and full life and was blessed with a loving family and many wonderful friends and neighbors. He will be missed. Tom is survived by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. He is also survived by siblings Nancy and Johnny. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Vida Mae, and siblings Helen and Jimmy. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Bridgeport Senior Citizens Center or to the County Line Sodbusters. A visitation/celebration of life will be held from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City. Interment will be in Smith Cemetery at a later date in a private family service.	Brown, Charles Thomas 'Tom' (I19898)
1520	CHARLESTON - Doris H. Easley, 88, of Charleston, formerly of Clay City, died Sunday (Aug. 6, 2000) at her residence. Private family services will be at a later date. She was born Aug. 5, 1912, in Clay City, the daughter of John D. and Hattie M. Brissenden Bones I. She married Gale H. Easley in 1933. He died in 1971. Surviving are one son, Gerald Easley of Gold Hill, Ore.; one daughter, Carolyn Gail McKee of Charleston; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. Mrs. Easley was a homemaker and member of the Clay City Methodist Church and Order of the Eastern Star.	Bones, Doris H. (I22934)
1521	CHARLESTON -- Diamond Smith Pearcy Flynn Kruse Shunk 106, of Charleston, went home to be with her Heavenly Father at 3:53 a.m. on May 26, 2020. Diamond's family invite you to her graveside service, at 11:00 a.m. on June 2, 2020, at the Janesville Cemetery. Schilling Funeral Home is assisting the family. Diamond was born on December 25, 1913, in Decatur, Illinois. She is the eldest child of Logan and Bessie Smith. The Lord blessed Diamond with 5 children. Robert, Raymond, Bernice, Anna Mae, and baby Leroy. She is survived by daughters Bernice Titley, and Anna Mae Lineberry and daughter-in-law Denise Pearcy. These children blessed her with 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great grandchildren. Diamond is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil Flynn, Clarence Kruse, and Ivan Shunk. Also sons, Robert Pearcy, Raymond Pearcy and wife Patsy, son baby Leroy, son-in-law Dale Titley and two grandsons Joe and Kenny Lineberry. Diamond worked for the Kuehne factory. After retiring she made beautiful doll clothes, Barbie clothes and even people clothes. Diamond and Cecil loved traveling to flea markets to share their goods and meet people that forged lifelong friendships. One of Diamonds greatest accomplishment was building her own home in Toledo. Yet by far her greatest accomplishment was that of her family and the joy they brought to her. So many lives have been touched by this amazing woman. Memorials may be made to Project Linus. Online condolences may be expressed at www.schillingfuneralhome.net or Schilling Funeral Home's Facebook page. (Husband #3 - Clarence C. Kruse - marr. 3/24/1977)	Smith, Diamond D. (I50411)
1522	CHARLESTON, Mo. Maurice Lionel Markie D Butler, 52, died Dec. 30, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Born March 12, 1967, in Charleston, son of the late Willie Jarrett and Maedine Butler, he was a 1985 graduate of Charleston Public Schools and attended Three Rivers College and Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, receiving a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice. He served as assistant camp director at the 4-H camp in Lake Wappapello. He was the co-founder of OAF social organization that promoted brotherhood and social justice awareness where he served as vice president and social events director. He attended Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church in Charleston. He was employed with Susanna Wesley Family Learning Center in Charleston where he supervised youth summer job programs and tutored students at the Bowden Center in Charleston. His last employment was with the Lincoln University Extension Charleston Outreach Center as a community outreach worker. On Jan. 11, 2013, he married LaWanda Moore, who survives of the home in Charleston. Other survivors include: one daughter, Makala Butler of Charleston; five brothers, Willie Jarrett and Chris Booker of Charleston, David Butler of Joliet, Illinois, Malcolm Jarrett of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Wilbur Moore of Las Vegas, Nevada; and five sisters, Gloria Taylor of Campbellville, Kentucky, Barbara Stovall and Angela Moore of Charleston, Sheila Brown of Davenport, Iowa, and Letitia Wortham of Mokena, Illinois. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents; and one brother, Curtis Neal. Visitation is from noon until service time at 1 p.m. Friday at the Bowden Center in Charleston with Arthur Cassell, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery near Charleston with the Williams Funeral Home of Charleston in charge of arrangements.	Jarrett, Maurice Lionel 'Markie D.' (I50716)
1523	Charley, left a cripple from smallpox, grew to manhood, taught school, but died young of T.B.	Baldwin, Charley (I3304)
1524	Charlie died in a tragic automobile accident.	Sunday, Charles W. 'Charlie' (I15801)
1525	Charlie E. Crites, 88, of Olney, died at 5:55 p.m., Wednesday, June 18, 1997, at Burgin Manor Nursing Home in Olney.	Crites, Charlie Edward (I25075)
1526	Charlie was better known as "Poppy" by close friends. He graduated from Fairfield Community High School in 1954. He spend most of his adult life working in the oil fields. Throughout his career he worked for Don Durr, National Oil Well, E.O.A. Mann, and Charlie's Pump Shop with Randy Mitchell. For more than 50 years, his name has been well known in the oil community in Southern Illinois.	Lemons, Charles Franklin 'Charlie' (I326)
1527	Charlie worked for the City of Flora for 31 years retiring in 2003 as an operator and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time as his Trago Lake cabin.	Workman, Charles Lee (I41340)
1528	Charlotte loved spending time doing crossword puzzles and in her garden. She had beautiful flower beds that she took great pride in. Christmas was a favorite time of year of Charlottes. Everything was always decorated beautifully for the season and Christmas was always a big deal in their household. She cooked and baked year round all sorts of goodies, but during this time of year she spent hours in the kitchen, making homemade candies to take to family and friends at different holiday gatherings.	Carrell, Charlotte (I37388)
1529	Charlotte Shelby daughter of Rese and Catherine (Orr) Shelby married Thomas Alexander Rodgers son of John Rodgers on 14 Jul 1836 in Edwards Co., IL. The couple had twelve children: John, Reese, Mary, Isaac, David, Isac, Thomas, Catherine, Azariah, Isom N, Nathan D and Charlotte Rodgers.	Shelby, Charlotte (I56409)
1530	Charlotte was the daughter of John Potter & Rachel Thompson Potter; she married James Bothwell on Dec 06, 1810 in New Geneva, Pennsylvania. Charlotte & James were the parents of: Mariah (born Feb 13, 1812), Rachel (b June 15, 1813), Catherine (b Jan 15, 1815), John Thompson (b Sept 25, 1816), James Kimble (b Apr 20, 1818), Alexander William (b May 30, 1820), Ezra (Zara Costen)(fag#55643767) (b Apr 17, 1822), George Benson (b Feb 28, 1824), Ezra Potter (b Nov 03, 1825), Samuel Hagan (b June 18, 1827), and Henry Clay (b Dec 13, 1833). According to an obituary her year of birth is 1798: "Mrs. Caroline Bothwell, the oldest person and oldest resident of this county, died at the residence of her son, Ezra P. Bothwell, in McArthur, at 12 o'clock Saturday, in her eighty ninth year. She was born in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, in January, 1798, was the daughter of John Potter, and was married to James 1810, with whom she had lived in the State of Maryland until 1814, when they moved to this county, sixty-one years ago. Her husband died in 1861. She lived to see her fifth generation, and was the mother of eight sons and three daughters."	Potter, Charlotte (I29412)
1531	Chas. Clawson, 85, died at his farm home in Freemont township, Hamilton county, Sunday June 3rd. Funeral services were at Wilson's Chapel Wednesday June 6, 1945, with Rev. Clarence W. Tompkins in charge of the service. Mrs. Ethyle Shoenhair sang old favorites which he liked and Mrs. George DeForest accompanied. Charles Clawson, the son of Oliver and Elizabeth Clawson was born at Hamilton, Ohio October 7, 1859. At the age of seven he moved with his parents to Clay City, Ill. Here he was married to Mary Gaylor in Pratt county on March 4, 1886. To their home were born two daughters, Jessie May, who is deceased, and Mrs. Lena Alberta Stanford, of Woolstock, and two sons, William R. of Algona, and Frank R. of Olympia, Wash. He also has the following grandchildren, Ronieva Segar, Hester Stanford, Norma Brandon, Lois Clawson, William Clawson, Mary Lou Clawson, and two great grandchildren, Marcia Segar and Barbara Ann Brandon. He moved to Wright county in 1917. Later he moved to the farm where he spent the last 22 years of his life, until June 3, 1945. Mrs. Clawson passed on in 1925. W. R. Clawson of Industry, Ill. is the only surviving brother of a family of 11 children. He had been connected with the Methodist and United Brethren churches. He was a friendly, genial, kindly man. He loved his family, trusted his God, and lived contentedly even to the last peaceful days. Source: EAGLE GROVE EAGLE, June 7, 1945, page 1	Clawson, Charles (I53263)
1532	Chassie L. Toliver, 84, Rt. 2, Noble died Monday at 9 a.m. at Richland Memorial Hospital. She was born in Shelby County, III, Dec. 18, 1893 to John T. and Mary Corley Jones. She married Everett Toliver Dec. 31, 1913 at Tower Hill, Ill. He died March 31, 1977. Survivors include sons, Mason of Noble and William of Overbrook, Kan.; a brother, Howard I. Jones, Springfield; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at the Glenwood Church with Bro. Bill Rennels officiating. Burial will be in Hanna Cemetery in rural Noble. Visitation will be at the Cardascio Funeral Home, Noble. Mrs. Toliver was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a sister, and two brothers. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Mar, 1978. Contributor: Barbara Bromm (47643809) tgram63@outlook.com	Jones, Chassie E. (I42663)
1533	Cherished Memory, Map 12, Lot 3691, Space 2	Ellis, Grace (I52091)
1534	Cherokee Indian Princess.	Mother, Cherokee (I5340)
1535	Cherrie has been estranged from the family for years. Last we heard she was in a nursing home in St. Louis, Illinois with diabetes and missing a leg. We are pretty sure she is deceased.	Holcomb, Cherrie Kay (I20165)
1536	Cheryl Lynn Eastin 59 of Flora, Illinois passed away 9AM Sunday March 20, 2011 at the Clay County Hospital in Flora. She was born January 15th, 1952 at Fairfield, Illinois the daughter of Clairon and Jean (Burgess) Miller. On August 30th, 1974 she married Kenneth Wayne Eastin, Jr. in Flora, Illinois. She was a Charter Member of the Women of the Moose, Academy of Friendship, Green Cap and College of Regions all of Moose Chapter 1937 of Flora, Illinois. Member of First Southern Baptist Church of Flora, Illinois Readiness Group of the Illinois National Guard, Clay County Day Care Association Charter Member and President. For over 20 years Cheryl provided Child Dare Care for numerous area families. She was a volunteer for many area Community Organizations, Fundraisers, Community Events and operated the local concession for the Flora Summer Jr. League Recreation and the Clay County Fair Concession for many years. Cheryl was a friend to all and was quick to help anyone in need. She enjoyed quilting, floral arranging and design, crafting, custom embroidery and sewing. Survivors include her husband Kenneth "Wayne" Eastin, Jr., Sons Steve (Stacie) Eastin, Scott (Terri) Sullens, Father Clairon Miller, Brother Jerry Miller and Seven Grandchildren. Her mother Jean Miller preceded Cheryl in death in 1993. Services for Cheryl Lynn Eastin were held at the First Southern Baptist Church Flora, Illinois. Burial was in the Dillman Cemetery in Sailor Springs, Illinois. Memorials to the Family of Cheryl Lynn Eastin. Envelopes will be availabe at the church.	Miller, Cheryl Lynn (I19692)
1537	Chester Lee "Chet" Mears, 81, Clinton, died at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday (March 4, 2009) at Dr. John Warner Hospital, Clinton. He was born Aug. 2, 1927 in Kenney, son of Arnold and Cora York Mears. He married Eleanor June Miller on May 7, 1949 in Kenney. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor J. Mears, Clinton; one daughter, Jeanette "Jan" (Larry) Winebrinner, Clinton; one granddaughter, Hillari (Jeff) Harrold, DeWitt; one grandson, Andrew "Roob" Winebrinner, Clinton; great-grandchildren, Megan and Wesley Harrold; one sister, Mildred Maddox, Clinton and one brother, Howard Mears, Kenney. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Denver Wayne "Duke" Mears; two brothers and one sister. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Clinton. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a member of Kenney American Legion Post and the Clinton VFW Post. He was retired from Eureka Williams Co. of Bloomington. Pantagraph, The (Bloomington, IL) - Friday, March 6, 2009	Mears, Chester Lee 'Chet' (I16198)
1538	Chester Lee of 1101 E. Main St., Olney, passed away early this morning at the Richland Memorial Hospital. Mr. Lee was born January 22, 1889 in Clay County, a son of Richard and Belle (Blackledge) Lee. He was first married to Addie Pettijohn, who preceded him in death. He was later united in marriage with Ola Hossel, who survives him. He moved from Clay County to Olney, where he served four terms as Richland County Circuit Clerk, and headed the ticket in each election. In his first election he won by a 1600 vote majority, and he won his last election by a 2700 vote majority. Before being elected Circuit Clerk he served two years as Richland County Deputy Sheriff. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Olney, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Surviving are his wife, Ola; two sons, Ronald of Worthington, Ind., and Robert of West Salem; two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Claribel) Benson of Olney and Mrs. Homer (Louise) Bean of Findley, Ohio; a brother, Jimmy Lee of Mattoon; and a sister, Mrs. Jennie Herdes of Clay City. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of the Zirkle Mortuary. Interment will be in Haven Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Obit from an Olney, IL newspaper	Lee, Chester Arthur (I28234)
1539	Chester Lee of 1101 E. Main St., Olney, passed away early this morning at the Richland Memorial Hospital.	Lee, Chester Arthur (I24373)
1540	Chester M. THORNE, 58, Leiters Ford, died at 8 a.m.Sunday in his home following a three-year illness. He was born May 3, 1925 in Vincennes to Victor and Katherine STOKELY THORNE. He moved to Aubbeenaubbee Township from Monticello five years ago. He was married March 10, 1947 in Henderson, Ky., to Wilma R. KROEGER; she survives. He was a trucker and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving with the wife are five daughters, Judith CALLAHAN, Chicago; W. Katheryn SPENNER, address unavailable; Mrs. Daryl (Cheryl) SCHALABACH, Culver; Mrs. Edward (Jacqueline) LUKAC, Knox, and Mrs. Timothy (Debra) WARD, Fresno, Calif. five sons, Stephen [THORNE], Flagstaff, Ariz.; Chester THORNE II, Smyrna, Ga.; David [THORNE], Kennesaw, Ga.; Thomas [THORNE], Culver, and Victor [THORNE], Flagstaff, Ariz.; twenty-four grandchildren, four sisters, Hazel DOWNEN, Fritchton; Joan TRAVIS, Mesa, Ariz.; Jacqueline GRAY, Cedar Town, Ga., and Ruth SCHWEIGER, Portland, Ore., and brother, Victor [THORNE], Winslow. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, with the Rev. Dennis POLLOCK officiating. Burial will be in the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may ca	Thorne, Chester M (I47561)
1541	Chester retired early from Guardsmark after 10 years of service as a security guard. Chester was as a well-known animal lover, and he was especially close to his dog, Wade. He enjoyed reading, and taking walks in the woods. He was known as a very kind man and humanitarian. He was a member of the Grace Community Church. Chester loved the Lord, his Savior.	Denton, Chester D. (I43582)
1542	Chester Travis, 63, of McLeansboro and formerly of Clay City, died Saturday night at his home. Surviving are his wife, Marie; his mother, Mrs. Ida Travis of Clay City; two sons, George of Margate, Fla., and John of McLeansboro; a daughter, Mrs. Kay Woodrow of McLeansboro; a brother, Leon of Clay City; five sisters, Mrs. Edith Evans and Mrs. Esta Levitt, both of Clay City, Mrs. Daisy Bayler of McLeansboro, Mrs. Grace Mier of Manson, Iowa, and Mrs. Dorothy Bayler of Fairfield, and six grandchildren. Services will be at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro, with burial in the Clay County Cemetery at Clay City. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, December 30, 1974.	Travis, Chester W. (I18175)
1543	Chetsney Wilkin, age 85, well known retired farmer, passed away at his home in Zif township, Wayne county, early Sunday morning. He had spent almost his entire life in Wayne county. He is survived by his wife, Emma; two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Atteberry of Enterprise, and Mrs. Lorene Fout of Mt. Erie; two sons, David Wilkin of Jefferson, IN, and Virgil Wilkin of Wayne county. There are also 16 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren surviving. The funeral party left the Schaub Funeral Home on Tuesday for the Shiloh Methodist church, where services were held with Rev. H. G. Coventry officiating. Interment was in the Wells cemetery. Published in the Olney Advocate, Thuraday, June 30, 1949.	Wilkin, Alferton Chesney Vanlandingham (I27461)
1544	Chic was a member of the Elks Lodge, Masonic Lodge, Master Mason, and Eagles, and was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church in Olney. He was an avid motorcyclist and automobile enthusiast. Chic participated in many motorcycle and automobile races.	Summerfield, Charles 'Chic' (I34863)
1545	Child of A. G. Ausbrook	Ausbrook, Infant (I29245)
1546	Child of W. C. & M. A. Roach. Age: 1 y, 3 m, 23 d.	Roach, Willie Constance (I31383)
1547	Chloe Mathes, 103, of 109 West 10th St. and formerly of Route 2 Streator, died March 10, 2003 at her home. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday at Winterrowd-Hagi Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Central Church of Christ. The Rev. Tim Hughes will officiate. Organist Becky Lambert will accompany great-grandson, Bryan Bentlin, vocalist. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be great-grandsons: Bryan, Brad and Ben Bentlin, Joe Erio, David Bland and Wayne Hammerick. She was born August 30, 1899 in Wayne County, IL, a daughter of Charles and Sarah (Walker) Padgett. She married Benjamin Mathes on September 17, 1917 in Fairfield. He died July 18, 1984. Surviving are daughters: Berniece (Bernard) Edmonds and Lola Bundy, both of Streator; and Helen (Lloyd) Watson of Flora; six grandchildren; ten great-great-grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister: Leo Bidwell; brothers: Pearl, Kenneth and Guy Padgett; and two great-grandchildren. She was a member of Central Church of Christ and was the oldest member at the time of her death. She was also a member of the Loyal Daughters Bible School Class and Young at Heart group of the church.	Padgett, Veva Chloe (I53168)
1548	Chris also known affectionately as Sissy, loved her family very much and dedicated herself to raising Chandler. Faith and church were very important in her life and she loved reading the Bible and sharing the word of God with others whenever she had the opportunity. She had lived in several states throughout her life and especially enjoyed driving and going on road trips.	Rado, Christina Jean 'Sissy' (I46720)
1549	Chris graduated from Olney HS in 1952 and began working with Illini Builders. He served in the US Army from 1954-1956 in Germany during the Cold War. Upon returning home he was again employed with Illini Builders and retired in 1994 after more than 40 years of employment with Illini Builders. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion. He was a member of the First Church of Olney. His personal passion was fishing.	Balmer, George Christian 'Chris' (I25340)
1550	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I12597)

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1501

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)

1502

Charles Rinnert, 85, Flora, died Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Flora Care Center.

Services will be in the Cardascio Funeral Home in Clay City. Burial will be in Smith Cemetery in Sailor Springs.

Mr. Rinnert was born Feb. 18, 1896 in Clay County, the son of Max and Sarah (McKnelly). He married Mary Anna Johnson Feb. 9, 1922 in Clay City. She preceded him in death Feb. 13, 1976.

He was member of the Clay City United Methodist Church, a World War I veteran, and a member of the American Legion in Sailor Springs.

Survivors include a daughter-in-law Mrs. Merle (Maxine) Leach, Clay City; two brothers, Russell, Orlando, Fla.; Herbert, Carmi; two sisters Mrs. Mary McCarty and Thelma Rinnert, both of Phoenix, Az.; two grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, May 5, 1981.

Rinnert, Charles Owen (I29536)

1503

Charles Robert 'Bob' Hazel Sr., age 82 of Mt. Erie, passed away at 4:09 AM on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his residence.

Burial will be at Forrest Ridge Cemetery in rural Richland/Wayne County. Pastor Tim Bursott will be officiating.

Bob was born in Chicago on August 24th, 1938 to Roy and Maxine Hazel. If your favorite form of communication was the CB then you might have known Bob by his CB handle Robinhood, for he was famous for being able to Robinhood an arrow at even given time.

Bob entered eternal life from his home in Mount Erie, Illinois on Saturday December, 26th 2020. His spirit is carried on by his three children, seven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

Bob spent the early years of his life in Northern Illinois where he worked for Caterpillar in Aurora for several years and then McDonald Douglas, building and wiring jet planes, before coming back to the Northern Wayne County and Wynoose area to help his parents on their family farm. He was also the owner and operator of Covey Ridge Hunting Preserve in Mount Erie Illinois.

Bob is survived by three of his children, Kim Bullard of Mount Erie, Robby Hazel of Noble, Rodney Hazel and his wife Sara of Albion. Seven grandchildren and their spouses, Lindsay Hancock and husband Curt of Wynoose , Emily Jones and husband Chris of Fairfield, Tanner Hazel of Fairfield, Shae Barrett and husband Ryan of Fairfield, Brooklyn Hazel of Albion, Levi Hazel of Noble, and Alex Bullard of Mount Erie. Five great grandchildren, Kalli, Charli, and Chandler Hancock of Wynoose and Cora and Parker Jones of Fairfield.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents Roy and Maxine Hazel and his daughter Lisa Hazel.

Memorials can be sent to Forrest Ridge Church in memory of Bob Hazel.

Hazel, Charles Robert Sr. (I409)

1504

Charles Robert 'Bob' Hazel Sr., age 82 of Mt. Erie, passed away at 4:09 AM on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his residence.

Hazel, Charles Robert Sr. (I409)

1505

Charles Robert Hunley, age 90 of Woodlawn, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012.

A celebration of his life will be held 10 a.m. Friday, February 17, 2012 at Hillcrest Baptist Church, with Rev. Jerry Harwell officiating. A graveside service will be 3 p.m. Friday, in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, IL. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the hour of service Friday at the church.

Mr. Hunley was born May 26, 1921 in Clay County, IL and was preceded in death by his parents, James Grant and Edna Mae Patridge Hunley.

He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and a U.S. Army WWII Veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Rosalie Irene Wilson Hunley; sons, James R. (Vicki) Hunley, Charles R. (Ginger) Hunley; daughter, Anita (Paul) Fatheree, all of Woodlawn; grandchildren, Elizabeth Peters, Matthew Hunley, Lucas Hunley, Chad Hunley, Amanda Dusenberry, Jennifer Nelson and Ashley Fatheree; and eight great-grandchildren.

The family request no flowers, memorials may be made to the Hillcrest Baptist Church Building Fund, 380 Dover Road, Clarksville, TN 37042.

Online condolences may be made at NaveFuneralHomes.com.

Published in The Leaf Chronicle on February 16, 2012

Hunley, Charles Robert 'Bob' (I18902)

1506

Charles Roy Thomas, age 87, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away early Saturday morning, March 13, 2021, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

He was born August 31, 1933, in Flora, Illinois, the son of Stanford Charles and Ethel B. (Cross) Thomas. He was united in marriage to Norma June Hunt on June 12, 1954, and together they have shared 66 wedding anniversaries.

Charles worked for the Clay City Banking Company for 19 years. He worked construction in the past and had founded and ran his own Oil Production Company for many years. He was a member of the Clay City Christian Church for 65 years where he served as a Sunday School teacher and had been involved in the construction of the church building. Charles had served on the Clay City Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars, fixing computers, and helping others with computers. He also enjoyed his winters spent in Florida with his family.

He is survived by his wife: Norma June Thomas of Clay City; a son: Phillip W. Thomas of Estero, FL; a daughter: Cheryl J. (Gary) Piontkowski of Ft. Myers, FL; 3 grandsons: Skyler T. Peterson and Dexter S. Peterson of Ft. Myers, FL, and Dustin R. (Renee) Peterson of Avoca, NY; 2 great-granddaughters: Madelyn and Arabella Peterson of Avoca, NY; 2 brothers: Robert Red Thomas of Cisne, and Karl (Margaret) Thomas of Decatur; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son: Steven C. Thomas; and 2 brothers: Carroll and John Thomas.

A graveside ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Clay City Cemetery with Brian Foster and Nate Whisler officiating.

Thomas, Charles Roy (I32012)

1507

Thomas, Charles Roy (I32012)

1508

Charles served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Omaha General Baptist Church.

Moseley, Charles D. (I39472)

1509

Charles T. Oestreich, age 87 years, 2 months, and 26 days, Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, April 1st, 2015, at his home in Flora.

Charles was born January 6, 1928 in Centralia, Illinois, to Charles and Clara (Gutzler) Oestreich. He married Rose Mary Felton on June 20, 1948 in Centralia. Charles was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army and was a lifetime member of the American Legion and the VFW. He was a carpenter and oil field operator early in his career. Later he managed the Flora Marathon Station. He retired from Henkels & McCoy in Salem, as a mechanic. Charles loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, and walking to the pond. He enjoyed reading westerns, and when his eyesight failed, he enjoyed watching them. Charles was happiest just being at home in Oskaloosa. He was of the Lutheran faith.

He is survived by his wife, Rose, and their eight chilren: Steve (Carol) Oestreich of Louisville, Debby (David) Devore of Flora, Randy (Janet) Oestreich of Kinmundy, Mark (Patty) Oestreich of Flora, Patty (Dale) Loehr of Flora, Lori (Tim) VanDyke of Hord, Tim (RaeAnn) Oestreich of Flora, and Angie (Kevin) Connell of Flora; 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter: Cheryl, great-grandson: Bryce, two brothers, and four sisters.

A funeral service for Charles Oestreich will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will be in Oskaloosa Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 6, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Clay County Cancer Crusaders.

Oestreich, Charles T. (I44389)

1510

Charles W. "Chuck" Burkett, 32, of Flora, IL died at 5:30 PM Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born January 5, 1979 in Flora, IL to Terry & Angela (Utley) Burkett. He married Sara Beth Hagen on April 23, 1999 in Flora. He was a mechanic at ACT Automotive and a member of the Harley Davidson Club and Monday Night Bowling League. Chuck worked 15 hours every day helping others with their vehicles. He is survived by his wife: Sara Beth Burkett of Flora; children: Lily Anna & Aiden Westfield Burkett at home; parents: Terry & Angie Burkett of Flora; maternal grandfather: Wally Utley of Clay City; paternal grandparents: Shirley & Bob Mason of Flora; brothers: Joshua Burkett & wife Lindy of Flora, Jacob Burkett & wife Laura of Salem, Jonah Burkett & wife Tricia of Flora; sister: Deanna deSa` & husband Tomaz of Flora; along with several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother (Deanna Utley) and paternal grandfather (Charles Burkett). A graveside service will be held at 10 AM Thursday (April 14, 2011) at Brush Creek Cemetery, Xenia. In honor of Chuck, the family requests casual dress. Visitation will be after 4 PM Wednesday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home.

NOTE:

32-year-old Charles W. Burkett of Flora was killed Saturday afternoon in an accident in Effingham County involving a motorcyle and a pickup. State police said a pickup, driven by 43-year-old George Sandifer of Effingham, was westbound on Dutch Lane approaching the intersection with U.S. Route 45. Police said Sandifer did not see Burkett's motorcycle and pulled into its path, causing both units to collide. Burkett and a passenger, 29-year-old Sarah Burkett of Flora, were thrown from the motorcycle.

Burkett, Charles W. 'Chuck' (I55122)

1511

Charles W. Gray, 92, of Sumner, father of Mrs. G. Vern (Georgia) Petty of Olney, died Sunday at the Richland Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Central Christian Church at Sumner with Brother Henry Boyles in charge. Interment will be in Sumner City Cemetery. Friends may call at the Sivert Funeral Home at Sumner after 6 p.m. today.

Mr. Gray was born April 7, 1880 in Marion County, Kentucky and came to Lawrence County as a young man. He was a retired farmer and for many years a resident of northwest of Sumner.

His wife, Mary, preceded him in death.

He was a member of the Central Christian Church at Sumner.

He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Juanita Stadge of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. Evelyn Streamer of Boulder, Colorado, and Mrs. Georgia Petty of Olney; and two sons, George W. Gray of Sumner and John R. Gray of Route 1, Sumner. A sister, Mrs. Georgia Wagner of Lawrenceville and 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, also survive.

Obit from an Olney, IL newspaper
(Obit submitted by #47276653)

Gray, Charles Wesley (I49932)

1512

Charles W. Hopkins, retired hardware merchant of Clay City, Illinois, is well and favorably known at the present time as the owner of one of the "banner" farms, formerly the property of his parents, of Clay County. For fifteen consecutive years Clay City was the scene of his successful endeavors as a hardware merchant. He has not yet reached his fiftieth year, and while he has already "made good" as a citizen and a business man, many years of increased prosperity await him in his farming pursuits.

The subject of our sketch was born in Mason county. West Virginia, on January 12, 1860, and was the son of William and Adriana (Donnelly) Hopkins. Both parents were natives of old Virginia, and came of good stock.

Charles W. Hopkins remained in the parental home up to the time of his marriage which occurred on the I5th of March, 1883, with Mary E. Brissenden in Clay County, Illinois. For a number of years he lived on a farm near Clay City. In the spring of 1886, he and his wife removed to Furnas County, Nebraska, where he purchased a farm of three hundred and twenty acres. There they remained three years, when Mrs. Hopkins returned to Clay County, Illinois, on a visit. There she died on May 25, 1887, being buried in the Clay City cemetery. Our subject soon sold his Nebraska property and went back to live in Illinois in the fall of 1888. His marriage resulted in the birth of two girls, Adrianna, now the wife of Clayson Black, of Clay City, who is engaged in the grocery business, and Sarah A., who lives at the family residence. Shortly after his return to Illinois, Charles W. Hopkins engaged in the hardware business in Clay City, continuing in the same for fifteen years to a day. December 24, 1889, he married Mary Barnes, of Clay county, where she was born April 1, 1861. She was the daughter of Joseph and Ellen (Gardner) Barnes, natives of Indiana. They married in the Hoosier state and came to Illinois in 1857, settling in Clay County, where they remained until their deaths. Mrs. Barnes died December 1, 1866, aged thirty-three years. Her husband married secondly Lou Chapman, a widow, but their married life was of short duration as she died within two years. Joseph Barnes died April 27, 1891, aged fifty-five years, and was buried in Xenia. His first wife was buried in Oskaloosa. They were the parents of five children, of whom two died in infancy, our subject's wife being the third in order of birth.

Charles W. Hopkins sold his hardware business on February 19, 1904, remained in Clay City until April 29, 1906, and then moved to the old homestead of his parents where he now lives. He owns approximately five hundred and seventeen acres of some of the best land in Clay County. His present married life has also been a happy one, three children having been born to him; two boys and a girl William B., Charles L. and Hazel all of whom live at home with their parents.

Our subject has always been politically a Republican and has served as Supervisor, as member of the County Board in Clay county for two years, as President of the Town Board in Clay City for three terms. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, Jefferson Lodge No. 1437, at Clay City. Mrs. Hopkins is a. member of the Methodist church in Clay City, and has always taken an active part in church affairs.

Excerpt from: Biographical and Reminiscent History of Richland, Clay and Marion Counties Illinois--Pub. 1909

Hopkins, Charles W. (I18640)

1513

Charles W. C.W. Hurd, 68, of Flora, died Thursday, May 6, 1993, at the Clay County Hospital, Flora.

Mr. Hurd was born August 4, 1924, in Clay City, the son of Charles and Laura Lambert Hurd. He married Lorraine L. Steele in 1956.

He was a heavy equipment operator, a WWII Army veteran, past (twice) commander of the Flora VFW Post, a member of the Flora American Legion, and Flora Moose Lodge. He was of the protestant faith.

Surviving are four sons, Charles Hurd Jr., Gary Hurd, Larry Hurd, and Richard W. Steele; one daughter, Mrs. Roy (Laura Kay) McCain; three sisters, Juanita Farmer, Alice Johnson, and Mrs. Sam (Dorothy) Mink; fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.

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

Funeral services will be held at the Frank and Bright Funeral Home, Flora.

Burial will in the Elmwood Cemetery with military rites.

Hurd, Charles W. 'C. W.' (I51004)

1514

Charles Wantland, 67, of Clay City, passed away Saturday at 11 a.m. at his home at Clay City.

Funeral services were held this morning at the Easley-Padgett Funeral Home in Clay City with Rev. Don Sigler in charge.

Burial was at Clay City cemetery.

Mr. Wantland was a retired iron worker.

His survivors include his wife, Opal; two stepsons, Richard Doris of Carmi and William Doris of Springfield; and seven step-grandchildren.

Three sisters, Mrs. Walter Rolan of Williamsport, Indiana, Mrs. H. A. Allen of Attica, Indiana, and Mrs. Eva Miller of Judyville, Indiana, also survive.

Wantland, Charles (I32198)

1515

Charles was a registered physical therapist. He was a member of the Illinois Masonic Lodge for 60 years and Christ Community United Methodist Church. He was survived by his wife, Harriet, daughter Mary Dixon, sons, Charles, Leonard and Les. Arrangements were by National Cremation Society.

Combs, Charles Delbert Sr. (I39802)

1516

Charles was the first born child of J.O. and Susan Olivia (Robards) Berry.

Berry, Charles Mortica (I49852)

1517

Charles Wilkin, 81. of Monticello and formerly of Clay City, died Saturday at the Kirby Hospital in Monticello.

Graveside funeral rites were held at the Clay City cemetery.

A native of Clay City, the deceased was married to Jennie C. Patterson on April 12, 1913 at Clay City. His wife preceded him in death.

He is survived by a son, Glenn, Monticello; daughters, Mrs. Don (Edna) Bails, Charleston; Mrs. Robert (Irene) Van Rheeven, Freeport; brother, J. C., Lewistown, Mont.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

Taken from the Olney Daily, Olney, IL, September, 1971.

Wilkin, Charles (I11871)

1518

Charles William Harmon 78, died 1 Mar 1940 in Calhoun, Bonpas Twp, Richland County, IL.

Harmon, Charles William 'Charley' (I40936)

1519

Charles Tom Thomas Brown, age 94 of Clay City, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Aperion Care in Bridgeport. Tom was born on June 7, 1923 in Clay City Township, Clay City, IL, the eldest son of James and Marie (Hunley) Brown. He married Vida Mae Phillips on March 6, 1943 in Sailor Springs, IL. She preceded him in death on November 1, 2007.

Together, Tom and Vida Mae had three children; Shirley Osborn of Bridgeport, IL, Dale (Darla) Brown of Beebe, AR, and Philip (Synda) Brown of Clay City, IL. They were also blessed with a legacy of ten grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren.

Tom was a farmer, welder, and inventor his entire life. During the 1950s and 1960s, he was instrumental in conservation tillage, working with the Tennessee Valley Authority in adapting to their practices. During the 1970s and 1980s, he owned and operated Browns Welding Service, working mainly with Union Oil Company as their welder.

Tom and Vida Mae retired in 1986 and spent many years traveling and camping with many friends and neighbors. They really enjoyed dancing, playing cards, and just visiting with others. Tom never met a stranger and loved being able to help others. Tom lived a long and full life and was blessed with a loving family and many wonderful friends and neighbors. He will be missed.

Tom is survived by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. He is also survived by siblings Nancy and Johnny.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Vida Mae, and siblings Helen and Jimmy.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Bridgeport Senior Citizens Center or to the County Line Sodbusters.

A visitation/celebration of life will be held from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City.

Interment will be in Smith Cemetery at a later date in a private family service.

Brown, Charles Thomas 'Tom' (I19898)

1520

CHARLESTON - Doris H. Easley, 88, of Charleston, formerly of Clay City, died Sunday (Aug. 6, 2000) at her residence.

Private family services will be at a later date.

She was born Aug. 5, 1912, in Clay City, the daughter of John D. and Hattie M. Brissenden Bones I. She married Gale H. Easley in 1933. He died in 1971.

Surviving are one son, Gerald Easley of Gold Hill, Ore.; one daughter, Carolyn Gail McKee of Charleston; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.

Mrs. Easley was a homemaker and member of the Clay City Methodist Church and Order of the Eastern Star.

Bones, Doris H. (I22934)

1521

CHARLESTON -- Diamond Smith Pearcy Flynn Kruse Shunk 106, of Charleston, went home to be with her Heavenly Father at 3:53 a.m. on May 26, 2020.

Diamond's family invite you to her graveside service, at 11:00 a.m. on June 2, 2020, at the Janesville Cemetery. Schilling Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Diamond was born on December 25, 1913, in Decatur, Illinois. She is the eldest child of Logan and Bessie Smith. The Lord blessed Diamond with 5 children. Robert, Raymond, Bernice, Anna Mae, and baby Leroy.

She is survived by daughters Bernice Titley, and Anna Mae Lineberry and daughter-in-law Denise Pearcy. These children blessed her with 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great grandchildren.

Diamond is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil Flynn, Clarence Kruse, and Ivan Shunk. Also sons, Robert Pearcy, Raymond Pearcy and wife Patsy, son baby Leroy, son-in-law Dale Titley and two grandsons Joe and Kenny Lineberry.

Diamond worked for the Kuehne factory. After retiring she made beautiful doll clothes, Barbie clothes and even people clothes. Diamond and Cecil loved traveling to flea markets to share their goods and meet people that forged lifelong friendships. One of Diamonds greatest accomplishment was building her own home in Toledo. Yet by far her greatest accomplishment was that of her family and the joy they brought to her. So many lives have been touched by this amazing woman.

Memorials may be made to Project Linus. Online condolences may be expressed at www.schillingfuneralhome.net or Schilling Funeral Home's Facebook page.

(Husband #3 - Clarence C. Kruse - marr. 3/24/1977)

Smith, Diamond D. (I50411)

1522

CHARLESTON, Mo. Maurice Lionel Markie D Butler, 52, died Dec. 30, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

Born March 12, 1967, in Charleston, son of the late Willie Jarrett and Maedine Butler, he was a 1985 graduate of Charleston Public Schools and attended Three Rivers College and Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, receiving a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice. He served as assistant camp director at the 4-H camp in Lake Wappapello. He was the co-founder of OAF social organization that promoted brotherhood and social justice awareness where he served as vice president and social events director. He attended Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church in Charleston. He was employed with Susanna Wesley Family Learning Center in Charleston where he supervised youth summer job programs and tutored students at the Bowden Center in Charleston. His last employment was with the Lincoln University Extension Charleston Outreach Center as a community outreach worker.

On Jan. 11, 2013, he married LaWanda Moore, who survives of the home in Charleston.

Other survivors include: one daughter, Makala Butler of Charleston; five brothers, Willie Jarrett and Chris Booker of Charleston, David Butler of Joliet, Illinois, Malcolm Jarrett of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Wilbur Moore of Las Vegas, Nevada; and five sisters, Gloria Taylor of Campbellville, Kentucky, Barbara Stovall and Angela Moore of Charleston, Sheila Brown of Davenport, Iowa, and Letitia Wortham of Mokena, Illinois.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents; and one brother, Curtis Neal.

Visitation is from noon until service time at 1 p.m. Friday at the Bowden Center in Charleston with Arthur Cassell, pastor, officiating.

Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery near Charleston with the Williams Funeral Home of Charleston in charge of arrangements.

Jarrett, Maurice Lionel 'Markie D.' (I50716)

1523

Charley, left a cripple from smallpox, grew to manhood, taught school, but died young of T.B.

Baldwin, Charley (I3304)

1524

Charlie died in a tragic automobile accident.

Sunday, Charles W. 'Charlie' (I15801)

1525

Charlie E. Crites, 88, of Olney, died at 5:55 p.m., Wednesday, June 18, 1997, at Burgin Manor Nursing Home in Olney.

Crites, Charlie Edward (I25075)

1526

Charlie was better known as "Poppy" by close friends. He graduated from Fairfield Community High School in 1954. He spend most of his adult life working in the oil fields. Throughout his career he worked for Don Durr, National Oil Well, E.O.A. Mann, and Charlie's Pump Shop with Randy Mitchell. For more than 50 years, his name has been well known in the oil community in Southern Illinois.

Lemons, Charles Franklin 'Charlie' (I326)

1527

Charlie worked for the City of Flora for 31 years retiring in 2003 as an operator and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time as his Trago Lake cabin.

Workman, Charles Lee (I41340)

1528

Charlotte loved spending time doing crossword puzzles and in her garden. She had beautiful flower beds that she took great pride in. Christmas was a favorite time of year of Charlottes. Everything was always decorated beautifully for the season and Christmas was always a big deal in their household. She cooked and baked year round all sorts of goodies, but during this time of year she spent hours in the kitchen, making homemade candies to take to family and friends at different holiday gatherings.

Carrell, Charlotte (I37388)

1529

Charlotte Shelby daughter of Rese and Catherine (Orr) Shelby married Thomas Alexander Rodgers son of John Rodgers on 14 Jul 1836 in Edwards Co., IL. The couple had twelve children: John, Reese, Mary, Isaac, David, Isac, Thomas, Catherine, Azariah, Isom N, Nathan D and Charlotte Rodgers.

Shelby, Charlotte (I56409)

1530

Charlotte was the daughter of John Potter & Rachel Thompson Potter; she married James Bothwell on Dec 06, 1810 in New Geneva, Pennsylvania. Charlotte & James were the parents of: Mariah (born Feb 13, 1812), Rachel (b June 15, 1813), Catherine (b Jan 15, 1815), John Thompson (b Sept 25, 1816), James Kimble (b Apr 20, 1818), Alexander William (b May 30, 1820), Ezra (Zara Costen)(fag#55643767) (b Apr 17, 1822), George Benson (b Feb 28, 1824), Ezra Potter (b Nov 03, 1825), Samuel Hagan (b June 18, 1827), and Henry Clay (b Dec 13, 1833).

According to an obituary her year of birth is 1798:
"Mrs. Caroline Bothwell, the oldest person and oldest resident of this county, died at the residence of her son, Ezra P. Bothwell, in McArthur, at 12 o'clock Saturday, in her eighty ninth year. She was born in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, in January, 1798, was the daughter of John Potter, and was married to James 1810, with whom she had lived in the State of Maryland until 1814, when they moved to this county, sixty-one years ago.
Her husband died in 1861. She lived to see her fifth generation, and was the mother of eight sons and three daughters."

Potter, Charlotte (I29412)

1531

Chas. Clawson, 85, died at his farm home in Freemont township, Hamilton county, Sunday June 3rd.

Funeral services were at Wilson's Chapel Wednesday June 6, 1945, with Rev. Clarence W. Tompkins in charge of the service. Mrs. Ethyle Shoenhair sang old favorites which he liked and Mrs. George DeForest accompanied.

Charles Clawson, the son of Oliver and Elizabeth Clawson was born at Hamilton, Ohio October 7, 1859. At the age of seven he moved with his parents to Clay City, Ill. Here he was married to Mary Gaylor in Pratt county on March 4, 1886. To their home were born two daughters, Jessie May, who is deceased, and Mrs. Lena Alberta Stanford, of Woolstock, and two sons, William R. of Algona, and Frank R. of Olympia, Wash.

He also has the following grandchildren, Ronieva Segar, Hester Stanford, Norma Brandon, Lois Clawson, William Clawson, Mary Lou Clawson, and two great grandchildren, Marcia Segar and Barbara Ann Brandon.

He moved to Wright county in 1917. Later he moved to the farm where he spent the last 22 years of his life, until June 3, 1945.

Mrs. Clawson passed on in 1925.

W. R. Clawson of Industry, Ill. is the only surviving brother of a family of 11 children.

He had been connected with the Methodist and United Brethren churches.

He was a friendly, genial, kindly man. He loved his family, trusted his God, and lived contentedly even to the last peaceful days.

Source: EAGLE GROVE EAGLE, June 7, 1945, page 1

Clawson, Charles (I53263)

1532

Chassie L. Toliver, 84, Rt. 2, Noble died Monday at 9 a.m. at Richland Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Shelby County, III, Dec. 18, 1893 to John T. and Mary Corley Jones. She married Everett Toliver Dec. 31, 1913 at Tower Hill, Ill. He died March 31, 1977.

Survivors include sons, Mason of Noble and William of Overbrook, Kan.; a brother, Howard I. Jones, Springfield; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Services will be at the Glenwood Church with Bro. Bill Rennels officiating. Burial will be in Hanna Cemetery in rural Noble. Visitation will be at the Cardascio Funeral Home, Noble.

Mrs. Toliver was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a sister, and two brothers.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Mar, 1978.

Contributor: Barbara Bromm (47643809) tgram63@outlook.com

Jones, Chassie E. (I42663)

1533

Cherished Memory, Map 12, Lot 3691, Space 2

Ellis, Grace (I52091)

1534

Cherokee Indian Princess.

Mother, Cherokee (I5340)

1535

Cherrie has been estranged from the family for years. Last we heard she was in a nursing home in St. Louis, Illinois with diabetes and missing a leg. We are pretty sure she is deceased.

Holcomb, Cherrie Kay (I20165)

1536

Cheryl Lynn Eastin 59 of Flora, Illinois passed away 9AM Sunday March 20, 2011 at the Clay County Hospital in Flora.

She was born January 15th, 1952 at Fairfield, Illinois the daughter of Clairon and Jean (Burgess) Miller. On August 30th, 1974 she married Kenneth Wayne Eastin, Jr. in Flora, Illinois.

She was a Charter Member of the Women of the Moose, Academy of Friendship, Green Cap and College of Regions all of Moose Chapter 1937 of Flora, Illinois. Member of First Southern Baptist Church of Flora, Illinois Readiness Group of the Illinois National Guard, Clay County Day Care Association Charter Member and President.

For over 20 years Cheryl provided Child Dare Care for numerous area families. She was a volunteer for many area Community Organizations, Fundraisers, Community Events and operated the local concession for the Flora Summer Jr. League Recreation and the Clay County Fair Concession for many years. Cheryl was a friend to all and was quick to help anyone in need. She enjoyed quilting, floral arranging and design, crafting, custom embroidery and sewing.

Survivors include her husband Kenneth "Wayne" Eastin, Jr., Sons Steve (Stacie) Eastin, Scott (Terri) Sullens, Father Clairon Miller, Brother Jerry Miller and Seven Grandchildren.

Her mother Jean Miller preceded Cheryl in death in 1993.

Services for Cheryl Lynn Eastin were held at the First Southern Baptist Church Flora, Illinois.

Burial was in the Dillman Cemetery in Sailor Springs, Illinois.

Memorials to the Family of Cheryl Lynn Eastin. Envelopes will be availabe at the church.

Miller, Cheryl Lynn (I19692)

1537

Chester Lee "Chet" Mears, 81, Clinton, died at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday (March 4, 2009) at Dr. John Warner Hospital, Clinton.

He was born Aug. 2, 1927 in Kenney, son of Arnold and Cora York Mears. He married Eleanor June Miller on May 7, 1949 in Kenney.

He is survived by his wife, Eleanor J. Mears, Clinton; one daughter, Jeanette "Jan" (Larry) Winebrinner, Clinton; one granddaughter, Hillari (Jeff) Harrold, DeWitt; one grandson, Andrew "Roob" Winebrinner, Clinton; great-grandchildren, Megan and Wesley Harrold; one sister, Mildred Maddox, Clinton and one brother, Howard Mears, Kenney.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Denver Wayne "Duke" Mears; two brothers and one sister.

He was a member of the First Christian Church of Clinton.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a member of Kenney American Legion Post and the Clinton VFW Post. He was retired from Eureka Williams Co. of Bloomington.

Pantagraph, The (Bloomington, IL) - Friday, March 6, 2009

Mears, Chester Lee 'Chet' (I16198)

1538

Chester Lee of 1101 E. Main St., Olney, passed away early this morning at the Richland Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Lee was born January 22, 1889 in Clay County, a son of Richard and Belle (Blackledge) Lee.

He was first married to Addie Pettijohn, who preceded him in death. He was later united in marriage with Ola Hossel, who survives him.

He moved from Clay County to Olney, where he served four terms as Richland County Circuit Clerk, and headed the ticket in each election. In his first election he won by a 1600 vote majority, and he won his last election by a 2700 vote majority. Before being elected Circuit Clerk he served two years as Richland County Deputy Sheriff.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Olney, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Surviving are his wife, Ola; two sons, Ronald of Worthington, Ind., and Robert of West Salem; two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Claribel) Benson of Olney and Mrs. Homer (Louise) Bean of Findley, Ohio; a brother, Jimmy Lee of Mattoon; and a sister, Mrs. Jennie Herdes of Clay City. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of the Zirkle Mortuary. Interment will be in Haven Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Obit from an Olney, IL newspaper

Lee, Chester Arthur (I28234)

1539

Chester Lee of 1101 E. Main St., Olney, passed away early this morning at the Richland Memorial Hospital.

Lee, Chester Arthur (I24373)

1540

Chester M. THORNE, 58, Leiters Ford, died at 8 a.m.Sunday in his home following a three-year illness.

He was born May 3, 1925 in Vincennes to Victor and Katherine STOKELY THORNE. He moved to Aubbeenaubbee Township from Monticello five years ago. He was married March 10, 1947 in Henderson, Ky., to Wilma R. KROEGER; she survives. He was a trucker and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

Surviving with the wife are five daughters, Judith CALLAHAN, Chicago; W. Katheryn SPENNER, address unavailable; Mrs. Daryl (Cheryl) SCHALABACH, Culver; Mrs. Edward (Jacqueline) LUKAC, Knox, and Mrs. Timothy (Debra) WARD, Fresno, Calif. five sons, Stephen [THORNE], Flagstaff, Ariz.; Chester THORNE II, Smyrna, Ga.; David [THORNE], Kennesaw, Ga.; Thomas [THORNE], Culver, and Victor [THORNE], Flagstaff, Ariz.; twenty-four grandchildren, four sisters, Hazel DOWNEN, Fritchton; Joan TRAVIS, Mesa, Ariz.; Jacqueline GRAY, Cedar Town, Ga., and Ruth SCHWEIGER, Portland, Ore., and brother, Victor [THORNE], Winslow.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, with the Rev. Dennis POLLOCK officiating. Burial will be in the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may ca

Thorne, Chester M (I47561)

1541

Chester retired early from Guardsmark after 10 years of service as a security guard. Chester was as a well-known animal lover, and he was especially close to his dog, Wade. He enjoyed reading, and taking walks in the woods. He was known as a very kind man and humanitarian. He was a member of the Grace Community Church. Chester loved the Lord, his Savior.

Denton, Chester D. (I43582)

1542

Chester Travis, 63, of McLeansboro and formerly of Clay City, died Saturday night at his home.

Surviving are his wife, Marie; his mother, Mrs. Ida Travis of Clay City; two sons, George of Margate, Fla., and John of McLeansboro; a daughter, Mrs. Kay Woodrow of McLeansboro; a brother, Leon of Clay City; five sisters, Mrs. Edith Evans and Mrs. Esta Levitt, both of Clay City, Mrs. Daisy Bayler of McLeansboro, Mrs. Grace Mier of Manson, Iowa, and Mrs. Dorothy Bayler of Fairfield, and six grandchildren.

Services will be at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro, with burial in the Clay County Cemetery at Clay City.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, December 30, 1974.

Travis, Chester W. (I18175)

1543

Chetsney Wilkin, age 85, well known retired farmer, passed away at his home in Zif township, Wayne county, early Sunday morning. He had spent almost his entire life in Wayne county.

He is survived by his wife, Emma; two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Atteberry of Enterprise, and Mrs. Lorene Fout of Mt. Erie; two sons, David Wilkin of Jefferson, IN, and Virgil Wilkin of Wayne county. There are also 16 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren surviving.

The funeral party left the Schaub Funeral Home on Tuesday for the Shiloh Methodist church, where services were held with Rev. H. G. Coventry officiating. Interment was in the Wells cemetery.

Published in the Olney Advocate, Thuraday, June 30, 1949.

Wilkin, Alferton Chesney Vanlandingham (I27461)

1544

Chic was a member of the Elks Lodge, Masonic Lodge, Master Mason, and Eagles, and was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church in Olney. He was an avid motorcyclist and automobile enthusiast. Chic participated in many motorcycle and automobile races.

Summerfield, Charles 'Chic' (I34863)

1545

Child of A. G. Ausbrook

Ausbrook, Infant (I29245)

1546

Child of W. C. & M. A. Roach. Age: 1 y, 3 m, 23 d.

Roach, Willie Constance (I31383)

1547

Chloe Mathes, 103, of 109 West 10th St. and formerly of Route 2 Streator, died March 10, 2003 at her home.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday at Winterrowd-Hagi Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Central Church of Christ. The Rev. Tim Hughes will officiate. Organist Becky Lambert will accompany great-grandson, Bryan Bentlin, vocalist. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be great-grandsons: Bryan, Brad and Ben Bentlin, Joe Erio, David Bland and Wayne Hammerick.

She was born August 30, 1899 in Wayne County, IL, a daughter of Charles and Sarah (Walker) Padgett. She married Benjamin Mathes on September 17, 1917 in Fairfield. He died July 18, 1984.

Surviving are daughters: Berniece (Bernard) Edmonds and Lola Bundy, both of Streator; and Helen (Lloyd) Watson of Flora; six grandchildren; ten great-great-grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister: Leo Bidwell; brothers: Pearl, Kenneth and Guy Padgett; and two great-grandchildren.

She was a member of Central Church of Christ and was the oldest member at the time of her death. She was also a member of the Loyal Daughters Bible School Class and Young at Heart group of the church.

Padgett, Veva Chloe (I53168)

1548

Chris also known affectionately as Sissy, loved her family very much and dedicated herself to raising Chandler. Faith and church were very important in her life and she loved reading the Bible and sharing the word of God with others whenever she had the opportunity. She had lived in several states throughout her life and especially enjoyed driving and going on road trips.

Rado, Christina Jean 'Sissy' (I46720)

1549

Chris graduated from Olney HS in 1952 and began working with Illini Builders. He served in the US Army from 1954-1956 in Germany during the Cold War. Upon returning home he was again employed with Illini Builders and retired in 1994 after more than 40 years of employment with Illini Builders. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion. He was a member of the First Church of Olney. His personal passion was fishing.

Balmer, George Christian 'Chris' (I25340)

1550

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