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2301	Dorothy Mae (Fry) Smith, age 86 of Clay City, died at 10:28 a.m., on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Flora Gardens Care Center. Dorothy was born July 26, 1937, in Mt. Erie, Illinois, the daughter of Charlie and Katie (Howe) Fry. She married William "Bill" Roscoe Smith of Xenia, Illinois on October 22, 1953, in Louisville, Illinois. Dorothy, along with her husband Bill, had owned and operated Checker gas station in Gibson City, Illinois. In their younger years, they loved to vacation with just the two of them to many site-seeing destinations within the United States. In 1981, Bill and Dorothy moved their family back to Clay City to the family farm where Dorothy was raised. It was then they owned and operated the Smith's Clay City Supermarket. Survivors include three sons, John "Bill" William Smith of Olney, Paul (Linda) Smith of Mattoon, and Mark (Kimberley) Smith of Flora; three daughters, Mabel "Kay" Smith of Olney, Patricia (Bob) Gerth of Bloomington, and Holly (Chris) Cunningham of Sherman, honorary son (brother-in-law), Mike (Connie) Smith; 16 grandchildren, Kim (Steve) Eyer, Stacey (Sean) Dunlap, Chrissy (Roger) Phillips, Lauren (Scott) Hill, Regan Smith (Austin Larson), Ray (Jennifer) Gerth, Robert Gerth, Brad (Sarah) Gerth, Erin Thacker, Cori (Jay) Fryman, Jordan (Morgan) Smith, Alexis (Caleb) Kauk, Joseph Smith, Abram Smith, Connor Cunningham, and Colliin Cunningham; 33 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter, Mona Ellen Smith, 3 sisters, Mabel Fry, Ruby "Jean" Murray-Carlyle, and Joyce "Sue" Winters; 5 brothers, Thomas Fry, Herschel Fry, Roy Fry, Andrew "Dale" Fry, and James Fry; and a great-grandchild, Micah Heflin. Dorothy had previously resided in Joliet, Gibson City, Clay City, Olney, and Springfield. Her final resting place will be in Clay City Cemetery next to her true love, Bill, and daughter, Mona. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the Clay City Cemetery with Pastor James Earleywine officiating.	Fry, Dorothy Mae (I17306)
2302	Dorothy Mae Marks, 79, of Olney, died at 12:30 a.m. Monday, October 10, 2011, at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, Ind. Mrs. Marks was born on December 1, 1931, in Parkersburg, the daughter of Rodger and Nova (Pixley) Waters. She married Glen Eugene Marks on July 12, 1948, in Kentucky. She and her husband, Glen, ran Marks Sunset Manor in Olney. Mrs. Marks is survived by her daughter, Linda Sue Malone and her husband, Tom, of Enfield; daughter, Terrie Lee Marks, of Olney; daughter, Sandra King and her husband, Rhett, of Tega Cay, S.C.; daughter, Melody Kim Lehman and her husband, Daryl, of Fort Worth, Texas; sister, Pat Walsh, of Carmi; sister, Juanita Clark of Washington State; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Glen Eugene Marks, sons, Glen Marks Jr. and David Marks, and brothers, Russell and Kenny Waters.	Waters, Dorothy Mae (I60561)
2303	DOROTHY MASSIE, of Mt. Erie, IL passed away 7:35AM Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, Fairfield, IL. Dorothy was born August 11, 1919 at Golden Gate, IL to William and Stella (Billingsley) McDowell. She married F. Lyveere Massie on May 6, 1939 at Cisne, IL. He preceded her in death on April 21, 2001. She was a homemaker and a charter member of the Mt. Erie Church of the Nazarene. Dorothy is survived by two sons Stephen Lyveere Massie (& his wife Christine) of Grayville, IL; Kevin Lee Massie of Fairfield, IL; and one sister Naomi Bunting, West Branch, MI. Also surviving are five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were one sister Lillian Borah, her husband and her parents. Funeral services for Dorothy Massie will be 2:00PM Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 at the Mt. Erie Nazarene Church. Burial will be at West Cemetery near Mt. Erie, IL. Friends may call 12:30PM on Monday to time of service at the church. Memorials may be made to Mt. Erie Church of the Nazarene and will be accepted at the funeral home.	McDowell, Dorothy (I55534)
2304	DOROTHY MAXINE BROOKER, 93 of Trenton, IL, formerly of Geff, passed away 11:05PM, Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Clinton Manor Living Center at New Baden, IL. Dorothy was born May 7, 1920 at Geff, IL to Carl Allen and Bernice Irene (Brown) Blessing. She married Arthur Wayne Brooker June 12, 1939 at Marion, KY and he preceded her in death March 29, 1999. Dorothy was a homemaker and farm wife, and worked at Airtex for 25 years. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Christian Church near Geff, IL where she was a Sunday school teacher and youth leader. She loved and respected her church family and continually studied her Bible. Dorothy is survived by one son Chris Brooker of Allendale, IL, one daughter Nancy (Randy) Weber of Trenton, IL, seven grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband, brother Clifford and parents. Funeral services for Dorothy Maxine Brooker will be 11AM Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 at Pleasant Grove Christian Church. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery at Fairfield, IL. Visitation will be Friday 9-11AM at Pleasant Grove Christian Church. Memorials may be given to Pleasant Grove Christian Church and will be accepted at Hosselton Funeral Home.	Blessing, Dorothy Maxine (I54866)
2305	Dorothy Mitchell, 85, of Clay City, passed away at 5:58 pm on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at her home.	Franklin, Dorothy A. (I6123)
2306	Dorothy Murbarger, 71, of Noble, died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, 1991 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL.	Lambird, Dorothy Faye (I25117)
2307	Dorothy R. Kuhl, 91, of Olney, formerly of rural Newton, died on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Lavender Ridge Dignified Memory Care in Olney, Illinois. Dorothy was born on August 22, 1930 in Clay County, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Buerster) Nix. She married Ernest Henry Kuhl on August 17, 1949 in Holy Cross Catholic Church, and he precedes her in death. Dorothy was a homemaker and farm wife. She loved working on the farm, gardening, sewing, quilting and crocheting. She especially loved spending time with her family, friends, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. After retirement, her and Ernie loved to travel and spend their winter in Florida. Dorothy and her late husband raised 5 children on their farm 3 miles north of Wakefield. She is survived by her five children: Fred (Cheryl Ann) Kuhl of rural Newton; Rose Stark of Wakefield, Raymond (Cheryl Raye) of rural Newton. Jane (Duane) Kocher of Olney, Mike (Lori) Kuhl of Bridgeport; 12 grandchildren, Chad (Melissa) Stark, Josh (Chelsea) Stark, Jason (Marie) Kuhl, Beverly (Dave) Gabrel, Chris Kuhl, Ryan (Erin) Kocher, Kylie Iffert, Rodney (Alison) Kuhl, Jeremy Kuhl, Britney (Jason) Allen, Jenni (Matt) Maxon, Roger (Kim) Kuhl; 13 great grandchildren, Abriana and Makana Gabrel, River and Gus Stark, Grace Kuhl, Ian and Logan Kocher, Libby and Tucker Allen, Kaden and Rylan Kuhl, Emmett and Aurora Kuhl; step-great grandchildren, Erica Hassler, Grace and Kate Ochs. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ernie Kuhl; son-in-law, David Stark; brothers, Maurice, Carl, Leo, John, Gerald, and Gene Nix; sisters, Delores Keller, Marie Kapper, Pauline Rohr, Josephine Kapper, and Ethan Nix; brother-in-law, John Kuhl. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, with a visitation beginning one hour before service time at the church. Interment will follow the service at Holy Cross Cemetery in Wendelin. Memorials can be made to Holy Cross Cemetery or St. Joseph School Foundation Trust.	Nix, Dorothy R. (I41642)
2308	Dorothy was a retired seamstress for Kerns Manufacturing Company of Neoga.	Hanley, Dorothy Mae (I36740)
2309	Dorothy was with her grandparents, Charles and Ella Coulter at the time of the 1930 Census.	Moseley, Dorothy Jean (I15873)
2310	Dorothy Webb, 74, Clay City died at 10:15 Tuesday in her home. Visitation, with Rebekah Service, and funeral services will be in the Hosselton-Bookhout-Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City with Rev.Jack Martin presiding. Burial wil be in Clay City Cemetery. Mrs. Webb was born May 23, 1910, in Enid, Okla., the daughter of Joseph and Lattie (Conrod) Rodgers. She married Kenton Hackman and he died in 1967. She then married Dee Webb Oct. 1, 1977, in Clay City and he survives. She was a member of the Clay City United Methodist Church. Other survivors include two half-brothers Ed and Ernest Slighton, both of Decatur; two nieces and three nephews. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, 1984.	Rodgers, Dorothy E. (I30349)
2311	Dorothy Wilkins, 89, of Louisville, died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, November 1, 2003, at her home. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Willetta Pilcher officiating.. Burial will be in Dillman Cemetery in Sailor Springs. Mrs. Wilkins was born on December 29, 1913, in Vinton, Iowa, the daughter of Bert and Gertrude Belle (Cummings) Rosenberg. She married Cecil C. Wilkins on March 6, 1935, in Louisville. He survives. She was a cook for Clay County Hospital in Flora for 17 years, retiring in 1978. She was a member of Sailor Springs Christian Church and a member of Louisville Rebekah Lodge, Garden Club and Clay County Home Extension. She was an avid square dancer. Mrs. Wilkins is survived by her husband, Cecil Wilkins, of Louisville; a son, Howard Wilkins, of Saint Peter; three daughters, Carol Jean O'Dell and her husband, Jimmy L., of Louisville, Doris Pflaum and her husband, Bill, of Clay City, and Ruby Parker and her husband, Kenneth, of Splendora, Texas; a sister, Vida E. Murbarger, of Clay City; seven grandchildren and four step-grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, one daughter-in-law and one great-grandson. The Olney (IL) Daily Mail, November 2003	Rosenberg, Dorothy (I20722)
2312	Dorothy Wyatt, age 69, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at her home, just 9 days away from her 70th birthday. She was born December 21, 1951, in Grayling, Michigan, the daughter of Harold Dean Baldy and Margaret Betty (Myer) Conner Sr. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Kenny Gene Wyatt on January 25, 1973, in Roscommon, Michigan. To this union three children were born: Shawn, Charity, and Chad. Kenny and Dorothy were baptized together May 7, 2015, and they shared 43 wedding anniversaries until his death April 10, 2016. Dorothy graduated from Roscommon High School in 1970. She enjoyed time spent fishing, playing cards, and reading. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids and great-grandson. She had babysat in the past, worked at Flora Rehab & Health Care Center, Bel-Tronics, and finally Hella Manufacturing where she retired from in 2015. Dorothy spent much of her retirement camping at local state parks and fishing as much as possible. She is survived by her children: Shawn Erin Williams (Kevin) of Flora, Charity Dawn Mitchell (Derek) of Clay City, and Chad Leo Wyatt (Penny) of Vergennes; siblings: Rosalee (Butch Nathan) Stillwell of Grayling, Michigan, Harold (Rachell) Conner Jr. of Tennessee, Brenda Conner of Flora, and Linda (Gerard) Cummings of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 5 grandchildren: Kenna Williams, Sabryna Williams (Brandon Hand), Josie Williams (Austin Davis), Tryston Wyatt, and Bella Wyatt; a great-grandson: Christopher Ray Davis; father-in-law: Noel Wyatt of Clay City; brother-in-law: Wayne Wyatt of Clay City; and sister-in-law: Mona Kay (Steve) Lewis. She was preceded in death by her parents: Harold and Betty Conner; husband: Kenny Wyatt; and mother-in-law: Kathryn Wyatt. A funeral ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Bridget Schnautz officiating. Visitation will be 12 noon until time of service on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Cancer Crusaders or Sailor Springs American Legion Post 0230 and will be accepted through the funeral home.	Conner, Dorothy Jean (I544)
2313	Dorris C. Wilson, age 50, well known and respected citizen of the Mt. Gilead community, passed away yesterday morning at the Richland Memorial Hospital.	Wilson, Dorris C. (I34007)
2314	Dorris Dean "Mike" Michels, 79, of Olney, died at 3:13 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2007, at his residence.	Michels, Dorris Dean 'Mike' (I31410)
2315	Dorsey "remarried and had several more children" (Tina Hursh notes)	Deeter, Dorsey D. (I7747)
2316	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I325)
2317	Douglas E. Weiler, age 62, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Doug was born October 25, 1953, in Olney, the son of William E. Bill and Berneta (Lutz) Weiler. He married Ruth Ann Jones on March 1, 1980, in Clay City. Doug worked at NAL as a technician for over 28 years. Prior to that he drove a truck and worked at Ames Handle Factory. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, all types of hunting, and pursuing his photography passion, was owner of Country Images Photography. Doug was a trained weather spotter and would closely follow the weather. In the past, he liked to golf, ride motorcycles, and formerly was a Ham Radio Operator. He also served as a first responder and member of the Clay City Fire Department for 15 years. Doug was a member of National Wildlife Turkey Federation (NWTF) and Whitetails Unlimited. He loved and cherished the time spent with his grandchildren. Doug is survived by his wife: Ruth Ann Weiler; three children: Angela (Dustin) Noden, Amanda (David) Wilson, and Layton Weiler; his mother: Berneta Weiler; three grandchildren: Elliott Noden, Noelle Wilson, and Norah Wilson; three brothers: Alan (Doris) Weiler, Chris Weiler, and Mark (Joyce) Weiler; along with aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father: William E. Bill Weiler; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Paul and Sarah Jones; and niece: Andrea Weiler. The funeral service for Doug Weiler will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in the Clay City Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Clay County Animal Rescue & Shelter (CCARS) or Fur A Good Paws.	Weiler, Douglas E. 'Doug' (I32232)
2318	Doyle F. Schnell, 79, of Noble, died at 8:10 a.m. Sunday, November 29, 2009, at Burgin Manor in Olney. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Marvin Leighty officiating. Burial will be in Noble Cemetery. Mr. Schnell was born August 4, 1930, in Richland County, the son of Lester and Effie (VanBlaricum) Schnell. He married Winona Hall on June 4, 1950. She survives. He was a businessman in Richland County and Clay County in Illinois and Lee County in Florida, primarily in the service of appliance repair and ownership of laundries. He was a member of Noble Christian Church in Noble. He served on the Noble Village Board and was a member of Lions Club and a life member of the Moose and Elks Lodge. Mr. Schnell is survived by his wife, Nonie Schnell; daughter, Linda Smith; daughter, Debbie Martin; special nephew, Don Hall Jr.,; brother, Donald Schnell; brother, Kenneth Schnell; sister, Phyllis Umfleet; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Effie Schnell; daughter, Janet Larson; and one grandchild, Julie Martin Koch. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southeastern Illinois. Published Olney Daily Mail.	Schnell, Doyle F. (I17159)
2319	Doyne E. Winterrowd, 105, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham. Burial will be in Shouse Chapel Cemetery in Bible Grove, IL. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home with 8:00 p.m. Masonic Rites. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Online condolences may be shared at www.johnsonandsonsfh.com. Doyne was born on October 20, 1917, in Bible Grove, IL, the son of Kirk A. and Althea Jane Winterrowd. He married Helen Beguelin on August 13, 1940, and she preceded him in death on September 18, 1984. He was married to Edna Kampmeyer on October 20, 1985 and she also preceded him in death on July 21, 2010. Mr. Winterrowd taught Latin and English at several high schools and served as principal and superintendent. He retired from the Illinois State Board of Education in 1973. Being a licensed embalmer and funeral director, he worked for Dillman Funeral Home in Louisville for many years and most recently for Wrights Funeral Home in Dieterich and he was also employed by the City of Effingham to write grant proposals. Doyne was active in the Winterrowd Masonic Lodge in Dieterich and was raised a Master Mason in 1944, made Scottish Rite Mason in the Valley of Southern Illinois in 1960, received his 33rd Degree in the Valley of Southern Illinois in 1982 and joined the Ainad Shriners. He is survived by his daughter, Jane (Dan) Northcutt of Mt. Vernon, IL; grandsons, Joshua Northcutt and Todd (Heather) Northcutt both of Mt. Vernon; and great-grandchildren, Alek Northcutt, Brinleigh Esmon, and Bentley Esmon (Hollie) all of Mt. Vernon. Doyne was preceded in death by his parents; wives Helen and Edna; his sister Louise Manis and husband Alfred of Effingham, sister, Norma Gene Hinson and husband Arthur of Effingham and brother Lewis Winterrowd and his wife Dorothy of Lebanon.	Winterrowd, Doyne Edmon (I53347)
2320	Dr. Ausbrook was born November 1, 1905 in Clay City, Illinois, the eldest son of Clyde and Agnes Ausbrook. He graduated from Olney Township High School and from the Washington University School of Dentistry, University City, Missouri. He served as a Captain in the Fifth Air Force in North Africa and Italy in World War II. He practiced dentistry in East St. Louis, IL., 1929-1984, interrupted only by military service. Eugene was united in marriage to Mary Bernice Fields in 1932. He was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity of the American Dental Association, of the Missouri Athletic Club of St. Louis, of the Exchange Club and of the Knights of Columbus. He was a Fellow of the International College of Dentistry & of the American College of Dentistry. Dr. Ausbrook was a past President of the St. Clair County Dental Society, the St. Clair County Exchange Club & the St. Clair County Country Club. He was a past Chairman of the St. Clair County United Way. He was Man of the Year of the Washington University Dental School in 1964 & of the Washington University Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity in 1965. He was a member of the Illinois State Board of Examiners for 10 years, serving as Chairman, 1965-1970. He was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Church, Belleville, IL. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Richard B. and Kathleen L. Ausbrook, Prairie Village, KS.; four grandchildren Margaret E. Ausbrook, Scottsdale, AZ., Emily J. Ausbrook, West Hartford, CT. and Dylan K. and Morgan A. Ausbrook, of the home; three step grandchildren, Travis Smith, Corona,, CA., Tara and her husband, Jeff Leinbach, Plano, TX. and Tory Smith, Lawrence, KS.; a brother & sister-in-law Wilford and LaMoine Ausbrook, Cottonwood, AZ. He was preceded in death by his son Eugene Fields Ausbrook, in 1937; and his wife of 56 years, Bernice, in 1988. He loved his family, a good cigar & the St. Louis Cardinals Baseball, Team. (Arrangement: Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel)".	Ausbrook, Eugene Kennedy 'Doc' (I28881)
2321	Dr. Brooks, a licensed clinical psychologist, had practiced in this area for over 30 years. He took a special interest in helping in the areas of drug and alcohol dependency and child abuse. He often was a featured speaker and counselor on these subjects. Dr. Brooks earned a bachelor of science degree from Illinois Wesleyan University, a master of science in Education at Illinois State University and earned his doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) at United States University of America.	Brooks, James Allen (I27344)
2322	Dr. Chester C. Doherty, well known Clay City physician and surgeon, passed away Wednesday in a Chicago hospital. The son of pioneer residents of Clay City, Dr. Doherty was a graduate of the NorthwesternUniversity College of Medicine, where he taught from 1932 until 1962. He had also served on the staffs of Passavant Hospital and Cook County Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Doherty returned to Clay City in 1963 where he has since practiced his profession. He was well known in this area and was also on the staff of the Richland Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Bernadine, and five sons: Richard J. of Brooklyn, S.D., Chester C. Jr. of Chicago, Roger D. of Taiwan, Nationalist China, Anthony of Washington, D.C., and R. W. (Bill) of Chicago; and two sisters, Mrs. Kittie Tucker and Miss Maude Doherty both of Boonville, Indiana. His parents, a sister, Mrs. Ethel Duff, and three brothers, Dr. S. S. Doherty, D. Robert Doherty and Tony Doherty of Eldorado preceded him in death. During World War II, Dr. Doherty served as Lieutenant Colonel and was an assistant flight commandant in the Air Force. He was also certified by the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and also by the American College of Surgeons. Private funeral services were held in Chicago. The remains were cremated at the request of Dr. Doherty . Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, July, 1970.	Doherty, Chester Cochran (I43597)
2323	Dr. George T. Weber 73, the founder of the Olney Sanitarium died Friday night at his home at 409 N. Boone Street.	Weber, George Theodore (I43441)
2324	Dr. Glenn F. Edmiston, 73, prominent Noble dentist, passed away this morning at Richland Memorial Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Addie; a son, Glenn F. Jr. of Olney; a daughter, Mrs. Edwin (Jane Ann) Whitmer of Lawrenceville; and six grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Walter Edmiston of Olney and Kenneth Edmiston of Chicago; and a sister, Mrs. Helen LaVange Neil of Washington, D.C. Mr. Edmiston started his dental practice in Noble many years ago and this has been his lifelong occupation. He was a veteran of World War I, and a member of the Richland Barracks of World War I Veterans, the American Legion, and Noble Christian Church. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Christian Church in Noble with Bro. Joe Eggebrecht and Bro. Edward Dowden officiating. Burial will be in the Noble Cemetery. Friends may call at the Noble Funeral Home after 10 a.m. Sunday. Obit from an Olney, IL newspaper	Edmiston, Glenn F. (I31632)
2325	Dr. H. J. Weyl, one of the best known medical practioneers in Macon county died at 8 o'clock Thursday morning at the family residence, 410 East William street. His death was due to prostatic hemorhage. He had been in failing health for a year or two, but was able to be about until a week or two ago. He was taken seriously ill a week ago last Saturday night.	Weyl, Henry J. (I40148)
2326	Dr. Harrison started Harrison Chiropractic 49 years ago in Clinton, Missouri. He was a valued member of Northeast Baptist Church, Clinton, Missouri. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren at school functions and being able to brag about them. He also loved to whistle. He was a member of the Clinton Elks Lodge, American Chiropractor Association, Missouri State Chiropractor Association, and the Clinton School Board.	Harrison, William 'Bill' (I21071)
2327	Dr. James M. Boyles, Louisville, is a native of Du Bois County, Ind., and was born May 21, 1844. His father, Hugh H.Boyles (deceased), was born near Bowling Green, Ky. Our subject was brought up onthe farm, and educated in the common schools and at Gentryville (Ind.) Academy. He attended one session of medical lectures at the St. Louis Medical College, and graduated from the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery in 1872. In 1873, he began the practice of medicine in Louisville (having moved here in 1879), and has built up a large practice. But he is now endeavoring to give up his practice. He is a member of the Examining Board for Pensions at Flora. In 1873, the Doctor married Virginia E.Farris, by whom he had four children, but one livingHenderson B. Mrs. Boyles died in 1880, and in 1881 he married Mrs. Fannie Foreman, widow of William Foreman. The Doctor held the office of Supervisor for two years, and is a member of the Centennial Medical Society of Southern Illinois. He served in the late war, in Company E. Forty-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the battles of Chickasaw Bluffs, Fort Gibson, Champion Hills. Black River Bridge, siege of Vicksburg, Jackson, Miss., Arkansas Post,Red River and others. The Doctor is a member in good standing of the Methodist Episcopal Church. (Excerpt from "History of Wayne and Clay Counties, Illinois 1884 )	Boyles, James Monroe (I28851)
2328	Dr. John E. Helm, 92, of Olney, died Oct. 15, 2005, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. He was born Aug. 20, 1913 in Benton, IL, the son of Noah S. and Lucy Alvis Helm. He first married Virgie May Wescoat June 30, 1939 and they later divorced about 1970. He then married Lucy M. Wilder Crown in 1974. He retired in 1981 from Weber Medical Clinic where he was an ophthalmologist for 35 to 40 years. He was a World War II U. S. Army Air Corps. veteran in the medical corps, and a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife; one son, John Helm, Jr.; two daughters, Jill Petrini and Cathy Sanders; one step-daughter, Davetta Dunigan; two step-sons, Lanny and Ralph Crown; a sister, Mary White; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents. Funeral services were at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home with burial in Crest Haven Cemetery with full military rites. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.	Helm, John Edmund Sr. (I12164)
2329	Dr. John Pell Doenges, 68, Olney, died 9:40 p.m. Sunday. April 29, 1990, in Richland Memorial Hospital. Dr. Doenges was born May 17, 1921, in Atlanta, Ga., the son of Christopher and Iada (Pell) Doenges. He married Barbara Sharp in Noble, Dec. 1, 1963, and she survives. He was a physician at Weber Medical Clinic for 40 years, specializing in internal medicine. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Glyndon, Maryland and attended the First Presbyterian Church in Olney. He received his AB from Western Maryland College, and his MD from University of Maryland. He was a member of the Illinois Medical Society, the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians he American College of Chest Physicians, the SIU School of Medicine and the Tbc Sanitarium Board He was a captain in the medical corp serving during the Korean Conflict. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two sons, Peter Doenges, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Mark Doenges, Seattle, Wash.; two daughters, Karen Vavrin, Arlington, Texas, and Susan Graham, Olney; seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, C.W. Doenges, Jr. and a sister, Margaret Fanshaw.	Doenges, John Pell (I25589)
2330	Dr. W. Morgan Newton of Columbia. S. C., died at Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, IL. Dr. Newton was born in Moline to Henry & Bessie Bailey Newton. He married Winifred Combs, who survives. He was a veterinarian & was on the faculty of the U. of I. and the University of South Carolina. He also served as Veterinary Medical Specialist at the William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Administration Hospital in Columbia until his retirement in 1984. He was also a veteran of World War II. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, William L. Newton; one daughter, Martha Poindexter; a brother, John Newton, two sisters, Mary Charlotte Campbell, and Frances Chatham, and one granddaughter. Funeral services were handled by the Dunbar Funeral Home in Columbia, S. C. Burial at Liberty Cemetery, Wakefield, IL. (Published Olney Daily Mail)	Newton, William Morgan (I55180)
2331	Dr. Wiley Dennis Nettleton, 83, of Lincoln, Nebraska, departed this life Saturday, November 21, 2015, at his home surrounded by family. Funeral services at Southern Baptist Church in Lincoln, Nebraska. Burial at Freedom Baptist Church Cemetery, Noble, Illinois. Dr. Nettleton was born June 8, 1932 in Higgin Switch in Richland County, the son of Wiley Moses and Lulu Fern Watkins Nettleton. He was united in marriage to Norene Lutz on June 9, 1956. To this union were born four children, Anita and Alan McCracken, Warren and Linda Nettleton, Vanora and Thomas Baruth, and Eilene and Gene Stanger. Wiley had 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren besides a host of relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed in the community. He accepted Christ as his savior during his teenage years. Dr. Nettleton was a member at Freedom Baptist Church (Olney), St. Johns Baptist (Raleigh, N.C.), Trinity Baptist (Riverside, California), and in 1976 Southview Baptist Church in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he was a faithful servant until his death. He was always present at service as long as his health would permit. His life was a living testimony. He was a kind and loving Dad dedicated to serving Faith, Family, and Friends. Wiley was always spreading sunshine in the lives of others. We cannot say he is dead, but is now with Jesus Our Savior. We cannot call him back, but we can go to meet him. He has been greeted in heaven by his parents, brother, Donald Nettleton; his sister-in-law, Judy Nettleton; his grandson J. Foster McCracken, and great-grandson Asher Damrow. Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)	Nettleton, Wiley Dennis (I52461)
2332	Dr.Samuel J. Lewis, 81, Sullivan, died 4 pm Sunday in his home,born Sept. 6, 1887, in Bible Grove. Retired veterinarian, married Rose Hoke in Sullivan,Feb. 9, 1913, leaves wife, daughter,Mrs. James(Emily) Edmonds,Gays, sister, Mrs.C. L. Holman,Effingham, 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, services 3:30 pm Wednesday, McMullin funeral home, Sullivan, burial Greenhill cemetery, Sullivan, call 7 to 9 pm Tuesday.	Lewis, Samuel Jennings (I55428)
2333	Drafted 1943 at the age of 35, was known as 'Pappy Hanes' with every unit he was with. Left New York City on July 1, 1944 (his 36th birthday) for the European Theater of Operations. Joined General Patton's 3rd Army as a cook and participated in 8 major operations from France to the end of the war in Europe, in Austria. The 3rd Army's achievements gave new meaning to 'hard charging, hard hitting, mobile warfare' and verified Napoleon's axiom that an army marches on its stomach. This information and the top photo have been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission. Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=913675	Hanes, Vernon E. (I33072)
2334	Drafted and entered active service as an Apprentice Seaman on October 29, 1943 at Naval Receiving Station, Chicago, Illinois. Completed boot camp and further training at Camp Perry, Virginia and at Terminal Island, California. Served aboard the Attack Transports USS Kenton APA-122 and the USS Bandera APA-131. Earned the American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 bronze battle star, WWII Victory Medal and The Philippine Liberation Medal. Honorably discharged as a Chief Carpenter's Mate on December 8, 1945 at Naval Personnel Separation Center, Great Lakes, Illinois. This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission. Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2053007	Coil, Leon Croughan 'Toad' (I32661)
2335	Drafted into the service on August 5, 1943. After basic training was assigned briefly to the 71st Infantry Division where he trained and was qualified as an infantry rifleman. Shipped to the European Theater of Operations in June 1944, as a replacement. Joined Company F, 358th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division and was reported missing in action on July 23, 1944 during the Normandy campaign. Several months later, the family received a telegram informing them that Private Henson's status had changed to killed in action on an unreported date in the European Theater of Operations. It was later determined that he died supporting Operation Overlord objectives in the vicinity of the Seine River in France. Awarded a Purple Heart Medal posthumously and was entitled to The American Campaign Medal, The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one bronze battle star, and the WWII Victory Medal. Buried with honors at Elmwood Cemetery in Flora, Illinois. Also honored for his service at the WWII Memorial of that city. Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=1779200	Henson, Ruben Otis (I42998)
2336	Drake Josef Hill, age 19, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Saturday morning, August 28, 2021, in Lawrence County. He was born January 10, 2002, in Olney. Drakes determined work ethic led him to jobs in the oil fields alongside his dad. He was a kind-hearted and loving father, son, and brother, and a respectful friend. Drake enjoyed video gaming, fishing, riding dirt bikes, and time spent every day with Tori and his girls. He is survived by his significant other: Tori Sullens; his 2 daughters: Cheyanna and Mary-Jane Hill; his parents: D.J. Hill and Mary and Johnnie Edgington; 5 sisters: Zowie and Dezzaray Hill, and Destiny, Kaylie, and Kaytlin Edgington; brother: Brandon Edgington; grandparents: John J.D. Hill, David & Diane Lister, and Linda Edgington; and a number of aunts and uncles and friends including Hopper. He was preceded in death by grandparents: Regina (Pride) Whitmer and Johnnie Edgington Sr.; and an aunt: Jonnie Atkisson. Friends and family are invited to a visitation gathering from 4 until 6 p.m. Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to assist the family with expenses and will be accepted by the funeral home.	Hill, Drake Josef (I29302)
2337	Dreaury was the son of Thomas (Crenshaw) & Lorna/Lavina Steward Rose, he had two sisters: Jane Rose, Rebecca Rose, & three brothers: Thomas Rose, John W. Rose, & William Rose. He married Caroline Ackison in July, 1857. Thirteen children were born Mary J. wife of Henry Crum; Albert M. of Clay City, and Rosa Stang, Stephen Ophelia Lyons, Addie Ausbrook, Lovina Cox, and Althea Peterson. Thomas lost his life in the Philippine Islands during the Spanish American War.	Rose, Dreaury (I31458)
2338	Driver of ammunition truck. Served 42 months overseas. (This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website) Source https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=914182	Allen, Alvin Leonard (I43091)
2339	Drowned in Salt Creek.	DuBois, John William (I5710)
2340	Dru Ann ODell, age 71, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 12, 2023, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. She was born June 13, 1952, in Flora, the daughter of Marion Jeff and Phyllis (Daugherty) Bible. Dru operated Clay City Slaughter and Processing until it closed in 2000. She then worked at the mailing center and upon it closing its doors later worked at North American Lighting in Flora until her retirement. Dru attended Clay City Christian Church and enjoyed reading, quilting, and spending time with her beloved cats. She is survived by a daughter: Dena (Ed) McCracken of Clay City; mother: Phyllis Bible of Louisville; 3 grandchildren: Cheyenne ODell of Clay City, Leland ODell of Clay City, and Edward McCracken Jr. of Kell; 3 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; a brother: Steven (Donna) Bible of Louisville; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father; a brother: Mark Bible; a sister: Krystal Lewis; a special sister: Jennifer Bible; and a brother-in-law: Marty Lewis. A funeral ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.	Bible, Dru Ann (I4200)
2341	Duane Michael Stanley, age 55, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Thursday morning, January 5, 2023, at his home. He was born February 4, 1967, in Centralia, the son of Larren Dean and Patricia (Paholke) Stanley. He was united in marriage to Teresa Cox on December 16, 2006, in Flora, and together they have shared 16 wedding anniversaries. Duane had driven a truck for several different trucking companies over the years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeler riding, especially in the mud, and spending time with his kids and grandkids. He is survived by his wife: Teresa Stanley of Flora; 3 daughters: Cynthia Stanley of Mt. Vernon, Rachael Stanley of Mt. Vernon, and Chanda Atwood of Christopher; 2 sons: Rodney (Jamie) Keck of Flora, and Ryan (Amy) Keck of Olney; mother: Patricia Stanley of Flora; several grandchildren; and a sister-in-law: Tina Stanley of Clay City. He was preceded in death by his father; a granddaughter: Taylor; and a brother: Glenn Stanley. A graveside ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Rusk Cemetery in Flora. Those attending are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Rusk Cemetery and will be accepted through the funeral home. Frank and Bright Funeral Home, Flora, IL	Stanley, Duane Michael (I30164)
2342	Duane Richard Mason was born May 31, 1939, in Gibson City, a son of Donald and Helen Maidlow Mason. He married Gertrude Scott on Jan. 7, 2000. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Michael Mason, Mark Mason and Dan Mason; two daughers, Debbie Garrett and Sarah Sparks; four stepsons, Tag Short, Bret Short, Terry Short and Richard (Sandra) Irvine; three stepdaughters, Rebecca (Joe) Harris, Tammy Richardson and Julie Fleenor; three sisters, Marie (Larry) McCarty, Linda (Larry) Lankford and Shirley (Jon) Chapman; twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Martha Fletcher Mason; and half-sister, Rita Mason.	Mason, Duane Richard (I56061)
2343	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I125)
2344	Due to illegiblity in the 1940 census, this surname may be incorrect.	Whelan, Ivey (I39288)
2345	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I39290)
2346	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I39291)
2347	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I39292)
2348	Due to illegiblity in the 1940 census, this surname may be incorrect.	Stults, Harold K. (I39293)
2349	Due to mother's death on Oct 4, 1890, the date is estimated.	McDowell, Baby (I41662)
2350	Due to mother's death on Oct 4, 1890, the date is estimated.	McDowell, Baby (I41662)

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Dorothy Mae (Fry) Smith, age 86 of Clay City, died at 10:28 a.m., on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Flora Gardens Care Center.

Dorothy was born July 26, 1937, in Mt. Erie, Illinois, the daughter of Charlie and Katie (Howe) Fry. She married William "Bill" Roscoe Smith of Xenia, Illinois on October 22, 1953, in Louisville, Illinois.

Dorothy, along with her husband Bill, had owned and operated Checker gas station in Gibson City, Illinois. In their younger years, they loved to vacation with just the two of them to many site-seeing destinations within the United States. In 1981, Bill and Dorothy moved their family back to Clay City to the family farm where Dorothy was raised. It was then they owned and operated the Smith's Clay City Supermarket.

Survivors include three sons, John "Bill" William Smith of Olney, Paul (Linda) Smith of Mattoon, and Mark (Kimberley) Smith of Flora; three daughters, Mabel "Kay" Smith of Olney, Patricia (Bob) Gerth of Bloomington, and Holly (Chris) Cunningham of Sherman, honorary son (brother-in-law), Mike (Connie) Smith; 16 grandchildren, Kim (Steve) Eyer, Stacey (Sean) Dunlap, Chrissy (Roger) Phillips, Lauren (Scott) Hill, Regan Smith (Austin Larson), Ray (Jennifer) Gerth, Robert Gerth, Brad (Sarah) Gerth, Erin Thacker, Cori (Jay) Fryman, Jordan (Morgan) Smith, Alexis (Caleb) Kauk, Joseph Smith, Abram Smith, Connor Cunningham, and Colliin Cunningham; 33 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter, Mona Ellen Smith, 3 sisters, Mabel Fry, Ruby "Jean" Murray-Carlyle, and Joyce "Sue" Winters; 5 brothers, Thomas Fry, Herschel Fry, Roy Fry, Andrew "Dale" Fry, and James Fry; and a great-grandchild, Micah Heflin.

Dorothy had previously resided in Joliet, Gibson City, Clay City, Olney, and Springfield. Her final resting place will be in Clay City Cemetery next to her true love, Bill, and daughter, Mona.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the Clay City Cemetery with Pastor James Earleywine officiating.

Fry, Dorothy Mae (I17306)

2302

Dorothy Mae Marks, 79, of Olney, died at 12:30 a.m. Monday, October 10, 2011, at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, Ind.

Mrs. Marks was born on December 1, 1931, in Parkersburg, the daughter of Rodger and Nova (Pixley) Waters. She married Glen Eugene Marks on July 12, 1948, in Kentucky.

She and her husband, Glen, ran Marks Sunset Manor in Olney.

Mrs. Marks is survived by her daughter, Linda Sue Malone and her husband, Tom, of Enfield; daughter, Terrie Lee Marks, of Olney; daughter, Sandra King and her husband, Rhett, of Tega Cay, S.C.; daughter, Melody Kim Lehman and her husband, Daryl, of Fort Worth, Texas; sister, Pat Walsh, of Carmi; sister, Juanita Clark of Washington State; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Glen Eugene Marks, sons, Glen Marks Jr. and David Marks, and brothers, Russell and Kenny Waters.

Waters, Dorothy Mae (I60561)

2303

DOROTHY MASSIE, of Mt. Erie, IL passed away 7:35AM Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, Fairfield, IL.

Dorothy was born August 11, 1919 at Golden Gate, IL to William and Stella (Billingsley)
McDowell. She married F. Lyveere Massie on May 6, 1939 at Cisne, IL. He preceded her in death on April 21, 2001.

She was a homemaker and a charter member of the Mt. Erie Church of the Nazarene.

Dorothy is survived by two sons Stephen Lyveere Massie (& his wife Christine) of Grayville, IL; Kevin Lee Massie of Fairfield, IL; and one sister Naomi Bunting, West Branch, MI. Also surviving are five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were one sister Lillian Borah, her husband and her parents.

Funeral services for Dorothy Massie will be 2:00PM Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 at the Mt. Erie Nazarene Church. Burial will be at West Cemetery near Mt. Erie, IL. Friends may call 12:30PM on Monday to time of service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Mt. Erie Church of the Nazarene and will be accepted at the funeral home.

McDowell, Dorothy (I55534)

2304

DOROTHY MAXINE BROOKER, 93 of Trenton, IL, formerly of Geff, passed away 11:05PM, Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Clinton Manor Living Center at New Baden, IL.

Dorothy was born May 7, 1920 at Geff, IL to Carl Allen and Bernice Irene (Brown) Blessing. She married Arthur Wayne Brooker June 12, 1939 at Marion, KY and he preceded her in death March 29, 1999.

Dorothy was a homemaker and farm wife, and worked at Airtex for 25 years. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Christian Church near Geff, IL where she was a Sunday school teacher and youth leader. She loved and respected her church family and continually studied her Bible.

Dorothy is survived by one son Chris Brooker of Allendale, IL, one daughter Nancy (Randy) Weber of Trenton, IL, seven grandchildren, and several great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her husband, brother Clifford and parents.

Funeral services for Dorothy Maxine Brooker will be 11AM Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 at Pleasant Grove Christian Church. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery at Fairfield, IL. Visitation will be Friday 9-11AM at Pleasant Grove Christian Church.

Memorials may be given to Pleasant Grove Christian Church and will be accepted at Hosselton Funeral Home.

Blessing, Dorothy Maxine (I54866)

2305

Dorothy Mitchell, 85, of Clay City, passed away at 5:58 pm on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at her home.

Franklin, Dorothy A. (I6123)

2306

Dorothy Murbarger, 71, of Noble, died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, 1991 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Lambird, Dorothy Faye (I25117)

2307

Dorothy R. Kuhl, 91, of Olney, formerly of rural Newton, died on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Lavender Ridge Dignified Memory Care in Olney, Illinois.

Dorothy was born on August 22, 1930 in Clay County, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Buerster) Nix. She married Ernest Henry Kuhl on August 17, 1949 in Holy Cross Catholic Church, and he precedes her in death.

Dorothy was a homemaker and farm wife. She loved working on the farm, gardening, sewing, quilting and crocheting. She especially loved spending time with her family, friends, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. After retirement, her and Ernie loved to travel and spend their winter in Florida.

Dorothy and her late husband raised 5 children on their farm 3 miles north of Wakefield. She is survived by her five children: Fred (Cheryl Ann) Kuhl of rural Newton; Rose Stark of Wakefield, Raymond (Cheryl Raye) of rural Newton. Jane (Duane) Kocher of Olney, Mike (Lori) Kuhl of Bridgeport; 12 grandchildren, Chad (Melissa) Stark, Josh (Chelsea) Stark, Jason (Marie) Kuhl, Beverly (Dave) Gabrel, Chris Kuhl, Ryan (Erin) Kocher, Kylie Iffert, Rodney (Alison) Kuhl, Jeremy Kuhl, Britney (Jason) Allen, Jenni (Matt) Maxon, Roger (Kim) Kuhl; 13 great grandchildren, Abriana and Makana Gabrel, River and Gus Stark, Grace Kuhl, Ian and Logan Kocher, Libby and Tucker Allen, Kaden and Rylan Kuhl, Emmett and Aurora Kuhl; step-great grandchildren, Erica Hassler, Grace and Kate Ochs.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ernie Kuhl; son-in-law, David Stark; brothers, Maurice, Carl, Leo, John, Gerald, and Gene Nix; sisters, Delores Keller, Marie Kapper, Pauline Rohr, Josephine Kapper, and Ethan Nix; brother-in-law, John Kuhl.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, with a visitation beginning one hour before service time at the church.

Interment will follow the service at Holy Cross Cemetery in Wendelin.

Memorials can be made to Holy Cross Cemetery or St. Joseph School Foundation Trust.

Nix, Dorothy R. (I41642)

2308

Dorothy was a retired seamstress for Kerns Manufacturing Company of Neoga.

Hanley, Dorothy Mae (I36740)

2309

Dorothy was with her grandparents, Charles and Ella Coulter at the time of the 1930 Census.

Moseley, Dorothy Jean (I15873)

2310

Dorothy Webb, 74, Clay City died at 10:15 Tuesday in her home.

Visitation, with Rebekah Service, and funeral services will be in the Hosselton-Bookhout-Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City with Rev.Jack Martin presiding. Burial wil be in Clay City Cemetery.

Mrs. Webb was born May 23, 1910, in Enid, Okla., the daughter of Joseph and Lattie (Conrod) Rodgers. She married Kenton Hackman and he died in 1967. She then married Dee Webb Oct. 1, 1977, in Clay City and he survives.

She was a member of the Clay City United Methodist Church.

Other survivors include two half-brothers Ed and Ernest Slighton, both of Decatur; two nieces and three nephews.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, 1984.

Rodgers, Dorothy E. (I30349)

2311

Dorothy Wilkins, 89, of Louisville, died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, November 1, 2003, at her home.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Willetta Pilcher officiating..

Burial will be in Dillman Cemetery in Sailor Springs.

Mrs. Wilkins was born on December 29, 1913, in Vinton, Iowa, the daughter of Bert and Gertrude Belle (Cummings) Rosenberg.

She married Cecil C. Wilkins on March 6, 1935, in Louisville. He survives.

She was a cook for Clay County Hospital in Flora for 17 years, retiring in 1978.
She was a member of Sailor Springs Christian Church and a member of Louisville Rebekah Lodge, Garden Club and Clay County Home Extension.

She was an avid square dancer.

Mrs. Wilkins is survived by her husband, Cecil Wilkins, of Louisville; a son, Howard Wilkins, of Saint Peter; three daughters, Carol Jean O'Dell and her husband, Jimmy L., of Louisville, Doris Pflaum and her husband, Bill, of Clay City, and Ruby Parker and her husband, Kenneth, of Splendora, Texas; a sister, Vida E. Murbarger, of Clay City; seven grandchildren and four step-grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, one daughter-in-law and one great-grandson.

The Olney (IL) Daily Mail, November 2003

Rosenberg, Dorothy (I20722)

2312

Dorothy Wyatt, age 69, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at her home, just 9 days away from her 70th birthday.

She was born December 21, 1951, in Grayling, Michigan, the daughter of Harold Dean Baldy and Margaret Betty (Myer) Conner Sr. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Kenny Gene Wyatt on January 25, 1973, in Roscommon, Michigan. To this union three children were born: Shawn, Charity, and Chad. Kenny and Dorothy were baptized together May 7, 2015, and they shared 43 wedding anniversaries until his death April 10, 2016.

Dorothy graduated from Roscommon High School in 1970. She enjoyed time spent fishing, playing cards, and reading. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids and great-grandson. She had babysat in the past, worked at Flora Rehab & Health Care Center, Bel-Tronics, and finally Hella Manufacturing where she retired from in 2015. Dorothy spent much of her retirement camping at local state parks and fishing as much as possible.

She is survived by her children: Shawn Erin Williams (Kevin) of Flora, Charity Dawn Mitchell (Derek) of Clay City, and Chad Leo Wyatt (Penny) of Vergennes; siblings: Rosalee (Butch Nathan) Stillwell of Grayling, Michigan, Harold (Rachell) Conner Jr. of Tennessee, Brenda Conner of Flora, and Linda (Gerard) Cummings of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 5 grandchildren: Kenna Williams, Sabryna Williams (Brandon Hand), Josie Williams (Austin Davis), Tryston Wyatt, and Bella Wyatt; a great-grandson: Christopher Ray Davis; father-in-law: Noel Wyatt of Clay City; brother-in-law: Wayne Wyatt of Clay City; and sister-in-law: Mona Kay (Steve) Lewis.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Harold and Betty Conner; husband: Kenny Wyatt; and mother-in-law: Kathryn Wyatt.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Bridget Schnautz officiating. Visitation will be 12 noon until time of service on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Cancer Crusaders or Sailor Springs American Legion Post 0230 and will be accepted through the funeral home.

Conner, Dorothy Jean (I544)

2313

Dorris C. Wilson, age 50, well known and respected citizen of the Mt. Gilead community, passed away yesterday morning at the Richland Memorial Hospital.

Wilson, Dorris C. (I34007)

2314

Dorris Dean "Mike" Michels, 79, of Olney, died at 3:13 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2007, at his residence.

Michels, Dorris Dean 'Mike' (I31410)

2315

Dorsey "remarried and had several more children" (Tina Hursh notes)

Deeter, Dorsey D. (I7747)

2316

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

Living (I325)

2317

Douglas E. Weiler, age 62, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Doug was born October 25, 1953, in Olney, the son of William E. Bill and Berneta (Lutz) Weiler. He married Ruth Ann Jones on March 1, 1980, in Clay City.

Doug worked at NAL as a technician for over 28 years. Prior to that he drove a truck and worked at Ames Handle Factory.

He enjoyed spending time outdoors, all types of hunting, and pursuing his photography passion, was owner of Country Images Photography. Doug was a trained weather spotter and would closely follow the weather. In the past, he liked to golf, ride motorcycles, and formerly was a Ham Radio Operator. He also served as a first responder and member of the Clay City Fire Department for 15 years. Doug was a member of National Wildlife Turkey Federation (NWTF) and Whitetails Unlimited. He loved and cherished the time spent with his grandchildren.

Doug is survived by his wife: Ruth Ann Weiler; three children: Angela (Dustin) Noden, Amanda (David) Wilson, and Layton Weiler; his mother: Berneta Weiler; three grandchildren: Elliott Noden, Noelle Wilson, and Norah Wilson; three brothers: Alan (Doris) Weiler, Chris Weiler, and Mark (Joyce) Weiler; along with aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father: William E. Bill Weiler; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Paul and Sarah Jones; and niece: Andrea Weiler.

The funeral service for Doug Weiler will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.

Interment will follow in the Clay City Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Clay County Animal Rescue & Shelter (CCARS) or Fur A Good Paws.

Weiler, Douglas E. 'Doug' (I32232)

2318

Doyle F. Schnell, 79, of Noble, died at 8:10 a.m. Sunday, November 29, 2009, at Burgin Manor in Olney.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Marvin Leighty officiating. Burial will be in Noble Cemetery.

Mr. Schnell was born August 4, 1930, in Richland County, the son of Lester and Effie (VanBlaricum) Schnell. He married Winona Hall on June 4, 1950. She survives.

He was a businessman in Richland County and Clay County in Illinois and Lee County in Florida, primarily in the service of appliance repair and ownership of laundries. He was a member of Noble Christian Church in Noble. He served on the Noble Village Board and was a member of Lions Club and a life member of the Moose and Elks Lodge.

Mr. Schnell is survived by his wife, Nonie Schnell; daughter, Linda Smith; daughter, Debbie Martin; special nephew, Don Hall Jr.,; brother, Donald Schnell; brother, Kenneth Schnell; sister, Phyllis Umfleet; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Effie Schnell; daughter, Janet Larson; and one grandchild, Julie Martin Koch.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southeastern Illinois.

Published Olney Daily Mail.

Schnell, Doyle F. (I17159)

2319

Doyne E. Winterrowd, 105, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham. Burial will be in Shouse Chapel Cemetery in Bible Grove, IL. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home with 8:00 p.m. Masonic Rites.

Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Online condolences may be shared at www.johnsonandsonsfh.com.

Doyne was born on October 20, 1917, in Bible Grove, IL, the son of Kirk A. and Althea Jane Winterrowd. He married Helen Beguelin on August 13, 1940, and she preceded him in death on September 18, 1984. He was married to Edna Kampmeyer on October 20, 1985 and she also preceded him in death on July 21, 2010.

Mr. Winterrowd taught Latin and English at several high schools and served as principal and superintendent. He retired from the Illinois State Board of Education in 1973. Being a licensed embalmer and funeral director, he worked for Dillman Funeral Home in Louisville for many years and most recently for Wrights Funeral Home in Dieterich and he was also employed by the City of Effingham to write grant proposals.

Doyne was active in the Winterrowd Masonic Lodge in Dieterich and was raised a Master Mason in 1944, made Scottish Rite Mason in the Valley of Southern Illinois in 1960, received his 33rd Degree in the Valley of Southern Illinois in 1982 and joined the Ainad Shriners.

He is survived by his daughter, Jane (Dan) Northcutt of Mt. Vernon, IL; grandsons, Joshua Northcutt and Todd (Heather) Northcutt both of Mt. Vernon; and great-grandchildren, Alek Northcutt, Brinleigh Esmon, and Bentley Esmon (Hollie) all of Mt. Vernon.

Doyne was preceded in death by his parents; wives Helen and Edna; his sister Louise Manis and husband Alfred of Effingham, sister, Norma Gene Hinson and husband Arthur of Effingham and brother Lewis Winterrowd and his wife Dorothy of Lebanon.

Winterrowd, Doyne Edmon (I53347)

2320

Dr. Ausbrook was born November 1, 1905 in Clay City, Illinois, the eldest son of Clyde and Agnes Ausbrook. He graduated from Olney Township High School and from the Washington University School of Dentistry, University City, Missouri. He served as a Captain in the Fifth Air Force in North Africa and Italy in World War II. He practiced dentistry in East St. Louis, IL., 1929-1984, interrupted only by military service. Eugene was united in marriage to Mary Bernice Fields in 1932. He was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity of the American Dental Association, of the Missouri Athletic Club of St. Louis, of the Exchange Club and of the Knights of Columbus. He was a Fellow of the International College of Dentistry & of the American College of Dentistry. Dr. Ausbrook was a past President of the St. Clair County Dental Society, the St. Clair County Exchange Club & the St. Clair County Country Club. He was a past Chairman of the St. Clair County United Way. He was Man of the Year of the Washington University Dental School in 1964 & of the Washington University Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity in 1965. He was a member of the Illinois State Board of Examiners for 10 years, serving as Chairman, 1965-1970. He was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Church, Belleville, IL. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Richard B. and Kathleen L. Ausbrook, Prairie Village, KS.; four grandchildren Margaret E. Ausbrook, Scottsdale, AZ., Emily J. Ausbrook, West Hartford, CT. and Dylan K. and Morgan A. Ausbrook, of the home; three step grandchildren, Travis Smith, Corona,, CA., Tara and her husband, Jeff Leinbach, Plano, TX. and Tory Smith, Lawrence, KS.; a brother & sister-in-law Wilford and LaMoine Ausbrook, Cottonwood, AZ. He was preceded in death by his son Eugene Fields Ausbrook, in 1937; and his wife of 56 years, Bernice, in 1988. He loved his family, a good cigar & the St. Louis Cardinals Baseball, Team. (Arrangement: Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel)".

Ausbrook, Eugene Kennedy 'Doc' (I28881)

2321

Dr. Brooks, a licensed clinical psychologist, had practiced in this area for over 30 years. He took a special interest in helping in the areas of drug and alcohol dependency and child abuse. He often was a featured speaker and counselor on these subjects.

Dr. Brooks earned a bachelor of science degree from Illinois Wesleyan University, a master of science in Education at Illinois State University and earned his doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) at United States University of America.

Brooks, James Allen (I27344)

2322

Dr. Chester C. Doherty, well known Clay City physician and surgeon, passed away Wednesday in a Chicago hospital.

The son of pioneer residents of Clay City, Dr. Doherty was a graduate of the NorthwesternUniversity College of Medicine, where he taught from 1932 until 1962. He had also served on the staffs of Passavant Hospital and Cook County Hospital in Chicago.

Dr. Doherty returned to Clay City in 1963 where he has since practiced his profession. He was well known in this area
and was also on the staff of the Richland Memorial Hospital.

He is survived by his wife, Bernadine, and five sons: Richard J. of Brooklyn, S.D., Chester C. Jr. of Chicago, Roger D. of Taiwan, Nationalist China, Anthony of Washington, D.C., and R. W. (Bill) of Chicago; and two sisters, Mrs. Kittie Tucker and Miss Maude Doherty both of Boonville, Indiana.

His parents, a sister, Mrs. Ethel Duff, and three brothers, Dr. S. S. Doherty, D. Robert Doherty and Tony Doherty of Eldorado preceded him in death.

During World War II, Dr. Doherty served as Lieutenant Colonel and was an assistant flight commandant in the Air
Force. He was also certified by the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and also by the American College of Surgeons.

Private funeral services were held in Chicago. The remains were cremated at the request of Dr. Doherty .

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, July, 1970.

Doherty, Chester Cochran (I43597)

2323

Dr. George T. Weber 73, the founder of the Olney Sanitarium died Friday night at his home at 409 N. Boone Street.

Weber, George Theodore (I43441)

2324

Dr. Glenn F. Edmiston, 73, prominent Noble dentist, passed away this morning at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Surviving are his wife, Addie; a son, Glenn F. Jr. of Olney; a daughter, Mrs. Edwin (Jane Ann) Whitmer of Lawrenceville; and six grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Walter Edmiston of Olney and Kenneth Edmiston of Chicago; and a sister, Mrs. Helen LaVange Neil of Washington, D.C.

Mr. Edmiston started his dental practice in Noble many years ago and this has been his lifelong occupation. He was a veteran of World War I, and a member of the Richland Barracks of World War I Veterans, the American Legion, and Noble Christian Church.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Christian Church in Noble with Bro. Joe Eggebrecht and Bro. Edward Dowden officiating. Burial will be in the Noble Cemetery. Friends may call at the Noble Funeral Home after 10 a.m. Sunday.

Obit from an Olney, IL newspaper

Edmiston, Glenn F. (I31632)

2325

Dr. H. J. Weyl, one of the best known medical practioneers in Macon county died at 8 o'clock Thursday morning at the family residence, 410 East William street. His death was due to prostatic hemorhage. He had been in failing health for a year or two, but was able to be about until a week or two ago. He was taken seriously ill a week ago last Saturday night.

Weyl, Henry J. (I40148)

2326

Dr. Harrison started Harrison Chiropractic 49 years ago in Clinton, Missouri. He was a valued member of Northeast Baptist Church, Clinton, Missouri. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren at school functions and being able to brag about them. He also loved to whistle. He was a member of the Clinton Elks Lodge, American Chiropractor Association, Missouri State Chiropractor Association, and the Clinton School Board.

Harrison, William 'Bill' (I21071)

2327

Dr. James M. Boyles, Louisville, is a native of Du Bois County, Ind., and was born May 21, 1844. His father, Hugh H.Boyles (deceased), was born near Bowling Green, Ky. Our subject was brought up onthe farm, and educated in the common schools and at Gentryville (Ind.) Academy.

He attended one session of medical lectures at the St. Louis Medical College, and graduated from the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery in 1872. In 1873, he began the practice of medicine in Louisville (having moved here in 1879), and has built up a large practice. But he is now endeavoring to give up his practice. He is a member of the Examining Board for Pensions at Flora.

In 1873, the Doctor married Virginia E.Farris, by whom he had four children, but one livingHenderson B. Mrs. Boyles died in 1880, and in 1881 he married Mrs. Fannie Foreman, widow of William Foreman. The Doctor held the office of Supervisor for two years, and is a member of the Centennial Medical Society of Southern Illinois.

He served in the late war, in Company E. Forty-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the battles of Chickasaw Bluffs, Fort Gibson, Champion Hills. Black River Bridge, siege of Vicksburg, Jackson, Miss., Arkansas Post,Red River and others.

The Doctor is a member in good standing of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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

Boyles, James Monroe (I28851)

2328

Dr. John E. Helm, 92, of Olney, died Oct. 15, 2005, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

He was born Aug. 20, 1913 in Benton, IL, the son of Noah S. and Lucy Alvis Helm.

He first married Virgie May Wescoat June 30, 1939 and they later divorced about 1970. He then married Lucy M. Wilder Crown in 1974.

He retired in 1981 from Weber Medical Clinic where he was an ophthalmologist for 35 to 40 years. He was a World War II U. S. Army Air Corps. veteran in the medical corps, and a member of the American Legion.

Survivors include his wife; one son, John Helm, Jr.; two daughters, Jill Petrini and Cathy Sanders; one step-daughter, Davetta Dunigan; two step-sons, Lanny and Ralph Crown; a sister, Mary White; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents.

Funeral services were at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home with burial in Crest Haven Cemetery with full military rites.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Helm, John Edmund Sr. (I12164)

2329

Dr. John Pell Doenges, 68, Olney, died 9:40 p.m. Sunday. April 29, 1990, in Richland Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Doenges was born May 17, 1921, in Atlanta, Ga., the son of Christopher and Iada (Pell) Doenges. He married Barbara Sharp in Noble, Dec. 1, 1963, and she survives.

He was a physician at Weber Medical Clinic for 40 years, specializing in internal medicine.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Glyndon, Maryland and attended the First Presbyterian Church in Olney.
He received his AB from Western Maryland College, and his MD from University of Maryland. He was a member of the Illinois Medical Society, the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians he American College of Chest Physicians, the SIU School of Medicine and the Tbc Sanitarium Board
He was a captain in the medical corp serving during the Korean Conflict.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two sons, Peter Doenges, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Mark Doenges, Seattle, Wash.; two daughters, Karen Vavrin, Arlington, Texas, and Susan Graham, Olney; seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, C.W. Doenges, Jr. and a sister, Margaret Fanshaw.

Doenges, John Pell (I25589)

2330

Dr. W. Morgan Newton of Columbia. S. C., died at Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, IL.

Dr. Newton was born in Moline to Henry & Bessie Bailey Newton. He married Winifred Combs, who survives.

He was a veterinarian & was on the faculty of the U. of I. and the University of South Carolina. He also served as Veterinary Medical Specialist at the William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Administration Hospital in Columbia until his retirement in 1984. He was also a veteran of World War II.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, William L. Newton; one daughter, Martha Poindexter; a brother, John Newton, two sisters, Mary Charlotte Campbell, and Frances Chatham, and one granddaughter.

Funeral services were handled by the Dunbar Funeral Home in Columbia, S. C.

Burial at Liberty Cemetery, Wakefield, IL.

(Published Olney Daily Mail)

Newton, William Morgan (I55180)

2331

Dr. Wiley Dennis Nettleton, 83, of Lincoln, Nebraska, departed this life Saturday, November 21, 2015, at his home surrounded by family.

Funeral services at Southern Baptist Church in Lincoln, Nebraska. Burial at Freedom Baptist Church Cemetery, Noble, Illinois.

Dr. Nettleton was born June 8, 1932 in Higgin Switch in Richland County, the son of Wiley Moses and Lulu Fern Watkins Nettleton. He was united in marriage to Norene Lutz on June 9, 1956. To this union were born four children, Anita and Alan McCracken, Warren and Linda Nettleton, Vanora and Thomas Baruth, and Eilene and Gene Stanger. Wiley had 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren besides a host of relatives and friends.

He will be greatly missed in the community. He accepted Christ as his savior during his teenage years. Dr. Nettleton was a member at Freedom Baptist Church (Olney), St. Johns Baptist (Raleigh, N.C.), Trinity Baptist (Riverside, California), and in 1976 Southview Baptist Church in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he was a faithful servant until his death. He was always present at service as long as his health would permit. His life was a living testimony. He was a kind and loving Dad dedicated to serving Faith, Family, and Friends. Wiley was always spreading sunshine in the lives of others. We cannot say he is dead, but is now with Jesus Our Savior. We cannot call him back, but we can go to meet him.

He has been greeted in heaven by his parents, brother, Donald Nettleton; his sister-in-law, Judy Nettleton; his grandson J. Foster McCracken, and great-grandson Asher Damrow.

Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)

Nettleton, Wiley Dennis (I52461)

2332

Dr.Samuel J. Lewis, 81, Sullivan, died 4 pm Sunday in his home,born Sept. 6, 1887, in Bible Grove. Retired veterinarian, married Rose Hoke in Sullivan,Feb. 9, 1913, leaves wife, daughter,Mrs. James(Emily) Edmonds,Gays, sister, Mrs.C. L. Holman,Effingham, 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, services 3:30 pm Wednesday, McMullin funeral home, Sullivan, burial Greenhill cemetery, Sullivan, call 7 to 9 pm Tuesday.

Lewis, Samuel Jennings (I55428)

2333

Drafted 1943 at the age of 35, was known as 'Pappy Hanes' with every unit he was with. Left New York City on July 1, 1944 (his 36th birthday) for the European Theater of Operations. Joined General Patton's 3rd Army as a cook and participated in 8 major operations from France to the end of the war in Europe, in Austria. The 3rd Army's achievements gave new meaning to 'hard charging, hard hitting, mobile warfare' and verified Napoleon's axiom that an army marches on its stomach.

This information and the top photo have been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=913675

Hanes, Vernon E. (I33072)

2334

Drafted and entered active service as an Apprentice Seaman on October 29, 1943 at Naval Receiving Station, Chicago, Illinois. Completed boot camp and further training at Camp Perry, Virginia and at Terminal Island, California. Served aboard the Attack Transports USS Kenton APA-122 and the USS Bandera APA-131. Earned the American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 bronze battle star, WWII Victory Medal and The Philippine Liberation Medal. Honorably discharged as a Chief Carpenter's Mate on December 8, 1945 at Naval Personnel Separation Center, Great Lakes, Illinois.

This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2053007

Coil, Leon Croughan 'Toad' (I32661)

2335

Drafted into the service on August 5, 1943. After basic training was assigned briefly to the 71st Infantry Division where he trained and was qualified as an infantry rifleman. Shipped to the European Theater of Operations in June 1944, as a replacement. Joined Company F, 358th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division and was reported missing in action on July 23, 1944 during the Normandy campaign. Several months later, the family received a telegram informing them that Private Henson's status had changed to killed in action on an unreported date in the European Theater of Operations. It was later determined that he died supporting Operation Overlord objectives in the vicinity of the Seine River in France. Awarded a Purple Heart Medal posthumously and was entitled to The American Campaign Medal, The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one bronze battle star, and the WWII Victory Medal. Buried with honors at Elmwood Cemetery in Flora, Illinois. Also honored for his service at the WWII Memorial of that city.

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=1779200

Henson, Ruben Otis (I42998)

2336

Drake Josef Hill, age 19, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Saturday morning, August 28, 2021, in Lawrence County.

He was born January 10, 2002, in Olney.

Drakes determined work ethic led him to jobs in the oil fields alongside his dad. He was a kind-hearted and loving father, son, and brother, and a respectful friend. Drake enjoyed video gaming, fishing, riding dirt bikes, and time spent every day with Tori and his girls.

He is survived by his significant other: Tori Sullens; his 2 daughters: Cheyanna and Mary-Jane Hill; his parents: D.J. Hill and Mary and Johnnie Edgington; 5 sisters: Zowie and Dezzaray Hill, and Destiny, Kaylie, and Kaytlin Edgington; brother: Brandon Edgington; grandparents: John J.D. Hill, David & Diane Lister, and Linda Edgington; and a number of aunts and uncles and friends including Hopper.

He was preceded in death by grandparents: Regina (Pride) Whitmer and Johnnie Edgington Sr.; and an aunt: Jonnie Atkisson.

Friends and family are invited to a visitation gathering from 4 until 6 p.m. Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to assist the family with expenses and will be accepted by the funeral home.

Hill, Drake Josef (I29302)

2337

Dreaury was the son of Thomas (Crenshaw) & Lorna/Lavina Steward Rose, he had two sisters: Jane Rose, Rebecca Rose, & three brothers: Thomas Rose, John W. Rose, & William Rose. He married Caroline Ackison in July, 1857.

Thirteen children were born Mary J. wife of Henry Crum; Albert M. of Clay City, and Rosa Stang, Stephen Ophelia Lyons, Addie Ausbrook, Lovina Cox, and Althea Peterson.

Thomas lost his life in the Philippine Islands during the Spanish American War.

Rose, Dreaury (I31458)

2338

Driver of ammunition truck. Served 42 months overseas.

(This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website)

Source https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=914182

Allen, Alvin Leonard (I43091)

2339

Drowned in Salt Creek.

DuBois, John William (I5710)

2340

Dru Ann ODell, age 71, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 12, 2023, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.

She was born June 13, 1952, in Flora, the daughter of Marion Jeff and Phyllis (Daugherty) Bible.

Dru operated Clay City Slaughter and Processing until it closed in 2000. She then worked at the mailing center and upon it closing its doors later worked at North American Lighting in Flora until her retirement. Dru attended Clay City Christian Church and enjoyed reading, quilting, and spending time with her beloved cats.

She is survived by a daughter: Dena (Ed) McCracken of Clay City; mother: Phyllis Bible of Louisville; 3 grandchildren: Cheyenne ODell of Clay City, Leland ODell of Clay City, and Edward McCracken Jr. of Kell; 3 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; a brother: Steven (Donna) Bible of Louisville; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father; a brother: Mark Bible; a sister: Krystal Lewis; a special sister: Jennifer Bible; and a brother-in-law: Marty Lewis.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.

Bible, Dru Ann (I4200)

2341

Duane Michael Stanley, age 55, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Thursday morning, January 5, 2023, at his home.

He was born February 4, 1967, in Centralia, the son of Larren Dean and Patricia (Paholke) Stanley. He was united in marriage to Teresa Cox on December 16, 2006, in Flora, and together they have shared 16 wedding anniversaries.

Duane had driven a truck for several different trucking companies over the years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeler riding, especially in the mud, and spending time with his kids and grandkids.

He is survived by his wife: Teresa Stanley of Flora; 3 daughters: Cynthia Stanley of Mt. Vernon, Rachael Stanley of Mt. Vernon, and Chanda Atwood of Christopher; 2 sons: Rodney (Jamie) Keck of Flora, and Ryan (Amy) Keck of Olney; mother: Patricia Stanley of Flora; several grandchildren; and a sister-in-law: Tina Stanley of Clay City.

He was preceded in death by his father; a granddaughter: Taylor; and a brother: Glenn Stanley.

A graveside ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Rusk Cemetery in Flora. Those attending are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Rusk Cemetery and will be accepted through the funeral home.

Frank and Bright Funeral Home, Flora, IL

Stanley, Duane Michael (I30164)

2342

Duane Richard Mason was born May 31, 1939, in Gibson City, a son of Donald and Helen Maidlow Mason. He married Gertrude Scott on Jan. 7, 2000. She survives.

Other survivors include three sons, Michael Mason, Mark Mason and Dan Mason; two daughers, Debbie Garrett and Sarah Sparks; four stepsons, Tag Short, Bret Short, Terry Short and Richard (Sandra) Irvine; three stepdaughters, Rebecca (Joe) Harris, Tammy Richardson and Julie Fleenor; three sisters, Marie (Larry) McCarty, Linda (Larry) Lankford and Shirley (Jon) Chapman; twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Martha Fletcher Mason; and half-sister, Rita Mason.

Mason, Duane Richard (I56061)

2343

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

Living (I125)

2344

Due to illegiblity in the 1940 census, this surname may be incorrect.

Whelan, Ivey (I39288)

2345

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

Living (I39290)

2346

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

Living (I39291)

2347

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

Living (I39292)

2348

Due to illegiblity in the 1940 census, this surname may be incorrect.

Stults, Harold K. (I39293)

2349

Due to mother's death on Oct 4, 1890, the date is estimated.

McDowell, Baby (I41662)

2350

Due to mother's death on Oct 4, 1890, the date is estimated.

McDowell, Baby (I41662)

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