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2501	Elizabeth Lorraine Worrell, 57, of Tuscon, Arizona, formerly of Richland County, passed away Monday Jan. 26, 1976 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Tuscon. The body is being returned to the Summers Funeral Home where services will be held. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Memorial Chapel of the Summers Funeral Home, with pastor Robert W. Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, south of Noble. Mrs. Worrell was born July 28, 1919, the daughter of Roy Michels and Anna Childers Michels. She was united in marriage to Roscoe Worrell, March 6, 1937, and he preceded her in death June 21, 1975. Surviving are five sons; Richard Worrell of Noble, Gerald and Michael Worrell of Westmont, Charles Worrell of Apple Valley, Minn., and Roscoe Worrell Jr. of Woodridge, one sister; Mrs. Melvin (Helen) Stanley of Lacon. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren. Mrs. Worrell was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two brothers.	Michels, Elizabeth Lorraine (I52531)
2502	Elizabeth R. Dowds, 88, of Olney, died at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at her residence.	Galloway, Elizabeth Rachel (I196)
2503	Elizabeth was a CNA working at area nursing homes. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Eagles Club 1425, Red Hats and loved playing cards, bingo and her family.	McQuiggin, Elizabeth Lillian (I36461)
2504	Elizabeth was born 23 May 1875 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois, USA. She was the daughter of Thomas MAGLONE and Matilda HEATHER. Elizabeth first married John H. NELSON in Richland County, Illinois on 23 March 1895. John was the son of Frank and Angeline Nelson. There were seven children from their union, but only three daughters survived to adulthood. Elizabeth and John lived in Illinois early in their marriage (probably in Richland and Clay Counties), then later moved to Indiana the 1900 census found them in Owensville, Gibson County, Indiana, USA. First born was Matilda "Tillie" Permelia Nelson (1895-1982), then Versa Elizabeth Nelson (1898-1956), Ralph Martin Nelson (1899-1900), Bertha Ann Nelson (1901-1902), and Addie May Nelson (b. about 1904). In 1906 a baby boy was born in Owensville, Indiana who lived for only 5 days. There was no name on the death certificate. Their last child was Nora Murl Nelson (1908-1909), who born in Arkansas but died in Owensville, Indiana. Lizzie's husband John died in Montgomery Township, Gibson County, Indiana (near Owensville) on 12 March 1910. By the 1910 census, which was enumerated a month later on 15 April 1910, Elizabeth and her remaining three daughters were back in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois, USA. Now the head of her household, Lizzie worked as a hotel laundress. By 1920, when the census was taken, Elizabeth was still in Sailor Springs, living as a companion to another widow. Later that year, Elizabeth married her second husband, Harry Herbert SCHOTT. Harry was the son of Samuel Schott and Matilda Ann Taylor; he had been married several times (twice before Lizzie, and again after her death). Harry and Elizabeth moved to the Mount Vernon area in Jefferson County, Illinois, and remained there until Elizabeth's death on 28 Aug 1939. Elizabeth was buried in Bethel Memorial Cemetery on 30 Aug 1939. Harry remarried, and died nearly 7 years later on 16 Aug 1946; he was buried in a different cemetery in Mount Vernon.	Maglone, Elizabeth 'Lizzie' (I16039)
2505	Elizabeth was born in Ghent, KY. She was 88 years and 22 days old. She married William H. Lester January 26, 1849. Seven children were born, Isabel Bursott, Gillie A. Sanderson, David D. Lester, Johnnie, Everett, Mrs. James Cook and Eva L. Pitner. She was affiliated with the Baptist Church at an early age. Burial was in the city cemetery.	Wood, Elizabeth (I23144)
2506	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I930)
2507	Elizabeth Weber, 95, of Olney, died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, November 15, 2010, at Burgin Manor in Olney.	O'Donnell, Elizabeth (I12864)
2508	ELKHORN, Wis. - Edna Marie Oddy, 93, of Elkhorn, Wis., and formerly of Murrayville, died Monday, Aug. 6, 1990, at Lakeland Nursing Home in Elkhorn.	Mason, Edna Marie (I23452)
2509	Elkins was an employee of the International Shoe Company in Olney for many years and had been retired in 1968.	Elkins, Ellis I. (I2272)
2510	Ella Cleone Blackledge, daughter of William and Mary Virginia Blackledge was born at Lebanon, IL, October 22, 1881 and departed this life June 18, 1944 at the age of 62years 7 months and 27 days. She was united in marriage to Eugene D. Stanford on March 29, 1905 at Clay City. IL. To this union four daughters and four sons were born, namely, Mrs. Imogene Winchester of Flora, Mrs. Mildred Welsh of Clay City, Mrs. Lucille Pickering of Houston, TX and Miss Frances E. Stanford at home, William Lewis and Frank of Flora, Carroll L. at home and Corporal Harold L. Stanford now serving his country in South Pacific. She leaves to mourn her departure, a devoted husband, her children, two granddaughters, Judith Kay and Nancy Ann Stanford, two grandsons, Robert Louies Pickering and James Lewis Welsh, two brothers, Wilbur Blackledge of Miami, FL and Walter Blackledge of Clay City, two sisters, Mrs. Mayme Chasteen of Clay City and Mrs. Andy McPeak of Norris City. One sister, Mrs. Grace Mischler preceded her in death. Interment in Kneff Cemetery. Excerpts from obituary in possession of Frances Bones.	Blackledge, Ella Cleone (I19215)
2511	Ella E. eldest child of Michael and Sallie Wilkin was born in Wyandotte Co., Ohio, October 19th, 1856Departed this life on Wednesday April, 16, 1930. She having reached the age of 73 years, 5 months and 27 days. When but a girl of twelve years of age, she emigrated with her parents to Clay City, Ill., and settled on a farm south east of Clay City and for 61 years she has not lived very far away from Clay City. The last 32 years of her life was spent at the homestead where she passed away. She was united in marriage to E. W. Shoup May 10th, 1874 and to this union one daughter and son were born. In early life she accepted her lord and became a member of the M. E. church south, but later transferred her membership to the U. B. church at Harmony, she has been a loyal supporter of the church. Her husband was taken from her by death over five years ago. She has been blessed with good health except the last eight years. Her health declined very rapidly in the last three months. It was only a very few days that she was compelled to lie in bed. She leaves to mourn her departure, two children, Mrs. Elmer Staley of Clay City, Ill., and W. E. Shoup of Illiopolis, Ill. Seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, two brothers, Chesney and Jay Wilkin, both near Clay City, besides a host of relatives and friends. Farewell then, mother, sister, grandmother and sister in Christ. We hope to meet in the judgement day. [Source: "Pictures and Biographical Sketches of the Business Men of Clay City 1930 Obituaries" by the Clay County Advocate Press]	Wilkin, Ella Elois (I24584)
2512	Ella Mae was two days old when she died.	Hasler, Ella Mae (I1284)
2513	Ella Mix has found several spellings Golay Goldey Mary was raised by a family named Stubbfield & didn't know she had a brother until she was16 and married thru ancestry I have meet a 3 gen. cousin researching the Goley's which has helped a lot Have recently found out thru my mom who is hard to get info from that. No one seems to know why Stubblefields raised my grandma & can not make a family connection to them found her listed as a ward on 1920 census with a Mattie Stubblefield	Goley, Mary Ella (I17779)
2514	Ellarea Moseley, age 93, of Flora, Illinois, and formerly of Clay City, passed away Friday evening, October 21, 2016, at Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.	Harrison, Ellerea P. (I18336)
2515	Ellarea worked alongside Hubert for many years on their farm south of Clay City, raising a family, and genuinely living a Christian life. She lovingly cared for her children and later her grandchildren, often taking the time to come outdoors and play with them when she wasnt busy cooking meals and baking the very best pies, sewing, and helping others. She enjoyed camping and traveling, and worked for a time at J.C. Penney. She had been an active member of Bethel United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and served on the board.	Harrison, Ellerea P. (I18336)
2516	Ellen Diana Hutchingsdied at birth	Hutchings, Ellen Diana (I15524)
2517	Ellen died a few days after birth.	Turner, Doris Ellen (I32123)
2518	Ellen King, 77, of Flora 3:43 AM at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL. Mrs. King was born on July 4, 1931 in Flora to William & Edith (Chambliss) Devore. She married Roy Junior King on April 19, 1947. He preceded her in death on March 21, 1983. Ellen was a member of Oak Street Southern Baptist Church. She was employed as an aide at Clay County Hospital for 15 years and had an in-home daycare for 16 years. She enjoyed cooking, baking, playing rummy, going to Hawaii, was a huge Mel Tillis fan, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her children: Judy (David) Bryden, Linda (Bud) Martin, Debra (Carson) Casell, Pam (Jim Duff) King, and Steven (Susan Signall). Grandchildren surviving are Jennifer (Bryden) & Tom Shermer; Holli (Hilliard) and Adam Schremser; Meredith (Bryden) and Matt Music; Ryan (Amanda) Martin; Mason Duff; and Taylor King. Great-grandchildren surviving are Alex & Ella Schremser and Nicklaus Martin. Other survivors include one sister: Clara Willis; special friends: Russell Hilliard, Kay Coble, Lillian Griffith, Kena Krutsinger, along with several nieces and nephews. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, twin sister Evelyn Schnepper, sister Geneva Leathers, brothers: Harold (Ruby) Devore, Robert (Velma) Devore, Glenn Devore, Earl (Ann) Devore, and Paul Devore; parents-in-law: Roy and Della (Carrell) King. In keeping with Mrs. King's wishes, cremation was accorded. Graveside Services were held at Elmwood Cemetery in Flora. Memorials were made to the Clay County Hospital Auxiliary. Frank & Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.	Devore, Ellen (I32540)
2519	ELLEN MARGUERITE SPARR, 89, of Cisne, IL passed away at 7:18PM Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Flora Rehab and Healthcare at Flora, IL. Ellen was born December 30, 1923 at Clay City, IL to William Tilford and Ada (Coulter) Brummet. She first married Raleigh Edwin Laird January 9, 1940 at Henderson, KY. She later married Fred Sparr August, 1965 at Flora, IL and he preceded her in death Ellen was a housewife and a member of Zif Baptist Church near Clay City, IL. Ellen is survived by two daughters Shirley (Fred) Shelton and Peggy (David) Loehr; two sons Larry (Jenny) Laird and Jerry (Cecilia) Laird and one step son William Lowell Sparr. Also surviving are seventeen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband's Fred and Raleigh, son Kirby Joe, parents, sister Naomi Fildes, brothers Tilford and Woodrow Brummett; step daughters Rosie Bolen and Anna Mae Holmes and half brothers Hobbert, Eli and Raymond Hubble. Graveside services for Ellen Sparr will be 11AM Friday, Oct. 25, 2013 at Laird Cemetery near Cisne, IL. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to Clay County Hospice and will be accepted at Hosselton Funeral Home.	Brummett, Ellen Marguerite (I15857)
2520	ELLEN MARGUERITE SPARR, 89, of Cisne, IL passed away at 7:18PM Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Flora Rehab and Healthcare at Flora, IL.	Brummett, Ellen Marguerite (I15857)
2521	Ellen R. Hendrix, 97, of Bloomington, died at 2:28 a.m. Sunday (Sept. 20, 2015) at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal. Ellen was born Jan. 19, 1918 in Liberty Center, Indiana to Bert and Fay Coquilette Petty. She married Thomas Hendrix on June 6, 1944 in Illinois. He preceded her in death in April 1994 in Bloomington. She was also preceded by two brothers, Mason and Cecil Petty and one son, Alan Thomas Hendrix. She is survived by her two daughters, Charlene (Carla Hoskins) Elle En and Lillian Hendrix; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In 1939, Ellen graduated from Illinois State Normal University in Normal with a degree in education. She then taught in junior highs around Illinois until she retired in the late 1980s. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Normal. Published in the Bloomington, IL Pantagraph Sept 24, 2015	Petty, Ellen Ruth (I54948)
2522	Elliott G. Atherton, Sr, 70, of Flora, died at 6:20 am Friday,Oct 18, 1991 at Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney IL. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Monday at the Frank and Bright Funeral Home, Flora. Visitaition will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Elmwoood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Clay County Cancer Fund. Mr. Atherton was born June 11, 1921, in Ottawa, the son of David and Grace (Cox) Atherton. He married Erma Young March 11, 1968. He was a member of the American Legion. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs Linda McPeak of Louisville, and Mrs Bob (Rita) Savage of Ottawa; three sons, David Gene of Flora, Frank of Rockford, and Elliott Jr of Flora, two step-daughters, Mrs Paula (Thomas)Burrow of Flora, and Miss Karen McCormick of Flora, two step-sons Allan and David McCormick both of Flora, one sister, Bonnie of Ottawa; seven grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. He was preceeded in death by his parents, one sister and one son. (Death certificate in Richland County Il) Occupation: Tree Trimer and Oil field worker.	Atherton, Elliott Gene Sr. (I51493)
2523	Ellis I. Elkins, 64, of 1321 East Butler passed away yesterday afternoon at the Richland Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for a short time.	Elkins, Ellis I. (I2272)
2524	Ellis Lindeman, 73, of Olney, died Wednesday, May 2, 1990 at 3:15 p.m. at Richland Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are being handled by Hosselton Bookhout & Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City. Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Charles Allen officiating. Burial will be in Dillman Cemetery in Sailor Springs. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. tonight (Friday). There will be full military graveside rites. Mr. Lindeman was born March 18, 1917 in Clinton, the son of Alvin and Mable (Marshall) Lindeman. He was a bookkeeper for the Olney Yamaha Honda dealership in Olney. He was a member of the Eagles and the VFW in Olney. Surviving are one brother, Alvie Lindeman of Olney; several nieces and nephews; and two aunts, Betty Ragsdale and Azalea Whitaker, both of Flora. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister. Published in Olney Daily Mail	Lindeman, Ellis Leland (I41061)
2525	Ellis Lindeman, 73, of Olney, died Wednesday, May 2, 1990 at 3:15 p.m. at Richland Memorial Hospital.	Lindeman, Ellis Leland (I41061)
2526	Ellsworth M. Duke, 80, of Flora, IL, formerly of Cisne, died September 7, 2004, at his home. He was born March 3, 1924 in Wayne County, the son of Clinton M. and Rada Shaw Duke. He married Margaret J. Mitchell December 11, 1944 in Henderson, KY. He was owner operator for 40 years of Duke Oil Co. in Cisne, a World War II Army veteran serving from 1943-1946, and a member of the First Christian Church of Flora. He was also a lifetime member of Flora VFW, Flora American Legion, Anthony Doherty Masonic Lodge, past commander of Cisne American Legion, 20 year member of Cisne Volunteer Fire Dept., Cisne Village Board, Mt. Erie State Bank, and a 50 year member of Flora Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife; a daughter Jill Harrell; brother and Sisters, Gladys Perkins, Earl Duke, Erma Kennedy, Roy Duke, Doris Hess, and Wilma Endicott; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Preceding him in death were his parents, two sons, Mike and Pat Duke; a grandson, Clint, and two brothers, Ellery and Ted. Funeral services were held at Frank and Bright Funeral Home with burial in the Cisne Cemetery.	Duke, Ellsworth M. (I43606)
2527	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: McDowell, Jerry L. / Lathrop, Ruth Ann (F6402)
2528	elma Blanche Crouse, 89, of Clay City, died at 1:43 a.m. Sunday, March 9, 2008, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 10-11 a.m. Thursday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Jeremy Hostetler officiating. Burial will be in Smith Cemetery in rural Sailor Springs. Mrs. Crouse was born September 11, 1918, in Ottawa, the daughter of Samuel W. and Mary C. (Montgomery) Frank. She married Carl D. Crouse on March 5, 1939, in St. Charles, Mo. He preceded her in death on February 2, 1992. She was a homemaker and was a member of Sailor Springs Baptist Church. Mrs. Crouse is survived by four sisters, Kathryn Milner, of Sun City, Calif., Faye Franklin and her husband, Nolan, of Flora, Inez "Deanne" Moseley, of Clay City, and Mary Hulsey, of Sailor Springs; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Robert, Samuel Jr., Galen and Richard Frank, and sisters, Alberta Gumbel, Bonnie Gill and Shirley Schnautz. Memorials may be made to Sailor Springs Historic Foundation.	Frank, Blanche Zelma (I17685)
2529	Elmer E. Eagleson, 74, of Lawrenceville, IL. passed away Saturday March 29, 2014 at his residence.	Eagleson, Elmer E. (I38897)
2530	Elmer Hall, 79, Clay City, died 7:48 p.m. Monday in his home. Services will be 1:30 p.m. in the Hosselton-Bookhout-Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City with Rev. Jack Martin presiding. Visitation will be followed by Masonic Services. Mr. Hall was born July 5, 1903, in Huntington County, lnd., the son of William and Alice (Woodruff) Hall. He married Beulah Keneipp July 29, 1924 in Hartford City, lnd., and she survives. He was a retired pumper for Pure Oil Co.; a member of Clay City United Methodist Church; a member of AF & AM Lodge 488 in Clay City and the Magnolia Chapter of Eastern Star. Other survivors include two sons, Eugene and Phillip, both of Clay City: a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Evelyn) Hostettler, Clay City; three brothers, Clayton, Carmdenton, Mo.; Roland, Dunedin, Fla.; Bob, Arcades, Ca.; four sisters,,Mrs. Effie Weedon, Trenton, Mich.; Mrs. Ruth Nance, New Boston, Mich.; Mrs. Lucille Avran, Alger, Mich.; and Mrs. Joan VanSchoick, Stergis, Mich.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, and a grandchild. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, October 10, 1982.	Hall, William Elmer (I23121)
2531	Elmer J. Bealer, 80, of Sumner, died Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville. Mr. Bealer was born in Claremont Township on September 15, 1890 and was a veteran of World War I. He was a retired oil field driller and also worked for the Illinois Division of Highways for eight years. He was a member of the Sumner United Methodist Church and the Lawrenceville post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is survived by his wife, the former Reba Piper; a son, Neil Bealer of Bloomington; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Wishart of Fort Bragg, N. C.; four grandchildren; a brother, John Iaun of St. Petersburg, Florida; and a sister, Mrs. G. R. (Marguerite) Martin of Rt. 3, Sumner. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Sivert Funeral Home in Sumner with Rev. Forrest Crouch in charge. Interment will be in Sumner City Cemetery with military rites at the graveside, rendered by the VFW Post at Lawrenceville. Friends may call at the Sivert Funeral Home in Sumner after 5 p.m. Tuesday. Olney Daily Mail Olney, IL	Bealer, Elmer John (I55017)
2532	Elmer Ray Payne, 69, of Bellefontaine passed away Saturday morning, June 15, 2013 at his home. He was born in Springfield, Illinois on March 8, 1944 to the late Delbert and Hazel (Miller) Payne, Sr. He was also preceded in death by a brother Delbert Payne, Jr. On March 7, 1964, Elmer married the former Georgia Hanson in Russells Point and she survives. He is also survived by children: Ricky (Theresa) Payne of Bellefontaine and Penny Cook of Lima; grandchildren: Tyler Payne, Michael Ray Allen Payne, Katelyn (CJ) Cook, Brittney (fiancé Mikey Jones) Cook, Monica (Adam) Hannah and Falon (Travis) Cooperrider; a great-granddaughter Aubrey Cooperrider; a brother Arthur W. Payne of New Hampshire, Ohio; a sister Beulah Shockey of Milford Center; and numerous nieces and nephews. Elmer was a truck driver for Roundy's in Lima for 28+years and attended St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, Russells Point. He was a member of the Indian Lake Moose and in his spare time, Elmer loved to junk. To his friends at Kamp-A-Lott, "being the reporter he was you will have to find a new reporter." Elmer dearly loved his family and will be missed by all. Friends may call at the Smith-Eichholtz Funeral Home, Lakeview on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 from 2-4 & 6-8pm. Fr. Patrick Sheridan will celebrate a funeral Mass on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 11am at St. Mary of the Woods, Russells Point. Burial will be at a later date in Rea Cemetery. Lima News June 16, 2013	Payne, Elmer Ray (I61185)
2533	Elmwood Chapel,	Nugent, John Riley (I47975)
2534	Elnor Carter, 82, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2011 in Abilene. Visitation will be Friday, February 11, 2011 from 6:00 till 7:30 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 4933 South 7th Street, officiated by Reverend LaVerne Janssen. Interment will follow the service at Elmwood Memorial Park. Elnor was born July 9, 1928 in Mound Township, IL to John and Lottie Schwerdtfeger. She graduated from Altamont High School in 1945. She married the love of her life, James Carter on April 22, 1949 and they enjoyed 41 years of marriage until his passing in 1990. She worked at Timex for several years before working at the Jones County Tax Office as a Title Clerk from 1980 till 1992. She was a founding member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Abilene and was very active in the LWML. She enjoyed spending her time volunteering for RSVP, Meals on Wheels, and being with her family and friends. Elnor is survived by her three children, Rebecca and her life partner Sandra of Austin, Ronald and his wife Cindy of Abilene, and John and his wife Racheal of Abilene; 4 grandchildren, Tami Sooter and husband Tom, Jenny Humphrey and husband Corey, Savannah Garrett and husband Justin, and Seth Carter; 2 great grandchildren, Grant Sooter and Carter Humphrey; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial donations are suggested to Meals on Wheels, West Texas Rehab Center or your charity of choice. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family through the obituary link at www.elmwoodfuneral.com	Schwerdtfeger, Elnor (I33527)
2535	Elsie Bryan Covey, 89, of Effingham, IL formerly of Flora, IL died at 4:55 AM Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Evergreen Nursing & Rehab Center in Effingham, IL. She was born on April 30, 1920 to Emerson & Grayce (Spain) Williams in Vera, IL where she was raised and lived. She married Harold Max Bryan in 1940 in St. Louis, MO and he preceded her in death in 1977. She later married Howard Hucker in 1985 and he preceded her in death in 1994. She then married Donald Covey in 1995 in Clarksville, TN and he preceded her in death on March 3, 2009. She was a homemaker and as a young lady she worked at the Vandalia Motel in Vandalia, IL, and later worked at the Ranch Steak House, Hobbs Grocery and the Flora Twsp. High School cafeteria, all in Flora. Elsie's favorite color was red and she enjoyed dancing. When married to Max, they moved with the oil business to St. Elmo, Mowequa, Sebree, KY and Flora. While married to Howard, they had a cabin on the Wabash River and spent the winters at Lake Conroe in Conroe, TX. When married to Don, she traveled with him when he went to shows to judge rabbits. Her memberships included First United Methodist Church of Flora, American Legion Auxiliary, Eagles Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, and Eastern Star. She was a charter member of the Trago Lake Association where they enjoyed fishing, and was a member of Lucky Ramblers where the favorite thing was to host family reunions and holiday events. She is survived by her children: Bill Bryan of Houston, TX, Jill (Bill) McDonald of Evansville, IN, Jan (Alan Peterson) Bryan of Springfield, IL; step-children: Carol (Wes) Osborn of Effingham, Michael (Shayla) Covey of Rockford, Shelley (Rick) Wolter of Steeleville, Kevin Covey of Manteca, CA; 2 daughters-in-law: Ulanda Bryan & Jan Craig Bryan both of Clinton, IL; 8 grandchildren & 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, all 3 husbands, 1 son (James Max Bryan), 1 brother (Ellis Williams), and 1 sister (Hazel Griffin). Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Saturday (May 1, 2010) at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with a graveside service following at 2 PM at South Hill Cemetery in Vandalia, IL. Pastor Roosevelt Smith will officiate. Visitation will be after 9:30 AM until time of service on Saturday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or Heritage Woods Activity Fund and may be received at the funeral home.	Williams, Elsie I. 'Bryan-Hucker' (I55196)
2536	ELSIE ELIZABETH MAGLONE was born in October 1863 in Illinois, the daughter of James Maglone and Mary Henson. The family had been living in Noble Township, Richland County, Illinois, USA, and most of the older children of the family were born there. But sometime before the 1870 census they moved to Hoosier Township, Clay County, Illinois, USA. Elsie might have been born in either place. She had 8 older siblings -- Mary, Martha, James, Thomas, Margaret, Lucinda, Felix, and Rachel -- and one younger sister -- Emily (or Emma) Maglone. After her mother's death (sometime before 1870), her father remarried and Elsie gained two more younger half-brothers, John and William. On 22 January 1885, in Noble, Richland County, Illinois, USA, Elsie married her first husband, Hugh M. Tucker, son of James Tucker and Frances Toliver. They had one daughter together, Laura E. Tucker, born 07 March 1887 in Noble, Illinois, and then Hugh died. His exact death date and burial location is unknown. On 28 November 1889, Elsie married again -- this time to Hugh's first cousin, Abraham Douglas Tucker, son of Joseph Tucker and Nancy Bedwell. Abe had previously been married to Elsie's first cousin, Clara "Carrie" Dickey (daughter of James Dickey and Mary Maglone), but Carrie also died young, leaving Abe a widower with a young daughter to raise, Julia May Tucker. The two daughters, May and Laura, were double second cousins to each other, but now they became step-sisters in the new merged family. Abe and Elsie had a third child together, a son, Corta Emery Tucker, born in 1893. Abe was a farmer, and then later a clerk. They continued to live in Noble, Illinois. Their children all married. Laura married a minister, Charles Ealy, in 1906, and had three sons, Abraham, Charles (died in infancy) and Marvin. In 1909, May married Dan Hemrich; they continued to live in the area but had no children themselves. Finally, in 1919, Corta married Ethel Foster, and they also had three sons: Donald, Douglas, and Ray Dean (died in 1951). Abe died on 29 March 1937 in Noble Township, Richland County, Illinois, USA. He was 80 years old. He was buried in Hanna Cemetery on the first of April, 1937. Elsie lived as a widow for another 16 years, and then she died herself in Noble, Illinois, on the 8th of May, 1953. She was buried in Hanna Cemetery, next to her second husband, Abraham Tucker, on 11 May 1953. Her obituary was printed in the Olney Advocate on Thursday, 14 May 1953: Mrs. Elsie E. Tucker, age 86, the widow of A.D. Tucker, passed away Friday at her home in Noble. She is survived by three children: Corta Tucker, Mrs. Laura Ealey and Mrs. May Hemrich, all of Noble. There are four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday in the Noble Christian church with Rev. Charles Railsbeck in charge. Burial was in the Hanna cemetery, northwest of Noble.	Maglone, Elsie Elizabeth 'Elsa' (I5796)
2537	Elsie Hilderbrand, 82, of Olney, died at 3:25 p.m., Monday, Oct. 5, 1992, at Richland Memorial Hospital.	Semple, Elsie (I41562)
2538	Elsie Leona Rinehart, age 84, of Flora, IL and formerly of Clay City, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Leona was born November 27, 1929 in Clay City, IL to John Jasper and Mary Elsie (Mitchell) Gray. She married Adrian Eugene McDowell on October 8, 1948 in Louisville and he preceded her in death in 1976. She later married David Earl Taylor on October 2, 1983 in Clay City and he also preceded her in death on April 6, 2001. She then married Norman Rinehart on June 8, 2006 in Kentucky and he preceded her in death on February 26, 2011. During her life, Leona worked as a custodian at Clay City Bank and area restaurants, she assisted her husband David Taylor at Taylor Insurance, served as activity director at Flora Health Care Center, and was involved as a hospice volunteer always wanting to help others. Leona dedicated her life to caring and sharing. She is survived by her children: Debra (husband Robert) Blank, Nancy (husband Paul) Krutsinger, and Roger (wife Glenda) McDowell; seven grandchildren: Tony (Melissa) Bible, Tammy (Dave) Burkett, Nathan Bible, Lyle (Kelly) McDowell, Sara (Ben) Wylie, Brad (Janie) Krutsinger, Tonya (Jason) Toy; ten great-grandchildren: Dawson and Devon Krutsinger, Brayden Keller, Michael and Rusty Mayberry, Ava McDowell, Ella Grace and Jude Wylie, Drue and John Bible; a sister: Ruth Osborne; a brother: Lynn Gray (wife Phyllis); and a sister-in-law: Betty Gray. She was preceded in death by her parents, three husbands, two brothers (Carl Lester and Billy Joe Gray), and one sister (Wanda Jean Gray). The funeral service for Leona Rinehart was held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment was in Clay City Cemetery. Memorial donations in Leona's memory to Macular Degeneration or Clay County Food Pantry.	Gray, Elsie Leona (I12)
2539	Elsie Lorena McCormick, age 91, of Xenia, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.	Scott, Elsie Lorena (I28450)
2540	Elsie Mae (Patterson) Taylor, 94, of Olney, went home to be with her Lord at 7:11 a.m. Sunday, March 30, 2014, from Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Graveside services for Elsie will be held be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 at Haven Hill Memorial Gardens in Olney. The Reverend Mike Baker will conduct the services at the graveside. Family and friends are encouraged to attend. Elsie Mae (Patterson) Taylor was born on November 29, 1919, in Richland County, the daughter of James L. and Dorothy (Nash) Patterson. They preceded her in death. She married Thomas Taylor in September 1938 in Kentucky. Elsie was a member of Glenwood Christian Church in Noble, Illinois, and loved outdoor activities. She loved to garden and fish and the great outdoors with all of its many wonders. Mrs. Taylor is survived by daughter, Shirley Dugan, of Olney; brother, John Thomas Patterson and his wife, Lois, of Olney; her pet Poodle "Sissy"; and grandson, Tommy Ray Dugan, of Olney. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Dorothy Patterson, husband Thomas Taylor, brothers, Orville, Burt and Robert Patterson, sisters, Margaret McDowell, Dorothy Finnigan and an infant sister, and son-in-law, Tom Dugan. All donations may be made to the donor's choice in memory of Elsie Mae Taylor.	Patterson, Elsie Mae (I7451)
2541	Elsie Mae (Patterson) Taylor, 94, of Olney, went home to be with her Lord at 7:11 a.m. Sunday, March 30, 2014, from Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.	Patterson, Elsie Mae (I7451)
2542	Elsie worked at General Cable in Monticello and also Flora Shoe Factory and attended Orchardville Church. She enjoyed camping, going to rummage sales, and making gifts for her family.	Scott, Elsie Lorena (I28450)
2543	Elva B. Grounds Hasler, 70, of Noble died December 8, 1995 at her home. Mrs. Hasler was born in Lukin Township in Lawrence County, the daughter of Charles W. and Blanche (Moore) Grounds. She married Albert Hasler April 15, 1948 in Noble and he survives. She was a retired business partner with Hasler Fur Company in Noble and a member of Glenwood Church. She is survived by her husband; a son, Terry; a daughter, Sheila D. Story; three brothers, Wesley, Wayne, and Mark Grounds; four sisters, Mary Wesner, Alice Smith, Teletha Piper, and Jane Dipzinski; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Lance; a brother, Ed; and a sister, June. Services were held at Glenwood Church in Noble, with Rev. Bill Rennels officiating. Burial was in North Freedom Cemetery in Noble. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home was in charge.	Grounds, Elva Beatrice (I1121)
2544	Emanuel Barnes was born in Illinois to Henry Barnes and Dorothy Abbott Barnes. He was living with the John Abbott family in 1880 and married to widow Anna Abbott (Tennessee America Wright) in 1891. They had one child together, George Benton Barnes. His death record states he was buried at Old Homer Cemetery 7 Mar 1916. The grave location is not known. His widow and son are buried at Homer G.A.R. Cemetery.	Barnes, Emanuel M 'Manuel' (I54941)
2545	Emery Allen Quinn, son of Mae Gilchrist and Mike Quinn, was born on November 26, 1907 at Burlington, CO and died on June 26, 1976 at the Norton County Hospital at the age of 68 years. He came to Nebraska with his parents when one year old in a covered wagon and lived with his parents around Oxford, Hollinger and Beaver City. He attended school near Oxford, in Hollinger and south of Beaver City. On December 8, 1928 he was united in marriage to Lucille Wells at Norton. To this union a daughter was born, Laura Jeanine. Their family also included a foster daughter, Donna Kay. He and Lucille lived on a farm near Beaver City for many years, moving to Beaver City in 1959. He drove a school bus and the kindergarten bus for over 15 years and had many friends among the young students. He was baptized in the First Christian Church in Beaver City in 1954. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Quinn. Survivors include his wife, Lucille of Beaver City; daughter, Jeanine Eiberger and husband, Maury, of St. Paul; a foster daughter, Donna Carter and husband, Roger, of Holdrege; 8 grandchildren; three brothers: Robert and wife Elsie of Long Beach, CA., Frank and wife, Maude, of Caldwell, ID., and Floyd and wife, Jane, of Edison; a sister: Ella Weir and husband, Cecil, of Beaver City; 3 aunts: Mrs. Maude Montonye and husband, Howard, and Grace Goosic of Beaver City, Mrs. Lena Gilchrist of Littleton, CO; uncles: George Gilchrist and wife and Ted Gilchrist and wife at Bridgeport; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were conducted from the First Christian Church in Beaver City on June 29, with Charles Talbott officiating. The music was provided by Mrs. Archie Iman and Mrs. LaVerne Bates, accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Lyle Mayo. The casket bearers were Gerald Quinn, Bob Brouhard, Randy Hardin, Rodney Hardin, Robert Bottrell and Ray Richard. The honorary bearers were Carl Mullis, E. M. Longsine, Fred Aspedon, G. T. Pickett, Verlyn Thalheim and Lloyd Thalheim. Interment was in the Oxford Cemetery with arrangements by the Hopping-Haase Funeral Home of Beaver City.	Quinn, Emery Allen (I25437)
2546	Emery Bennett was born In Crawford Co., III., Oct, 7,1843, died at his late home in Xenla, III., Feb., 5, 1916, age 72 years, 3 months and 28 days. He was one of a family of fifteen children, all of whom have preceded him to the great beyond except one brother who survives him. Deceased was married three limes. His first wife was Rhoda Hogue who died, May 26, 1873. To this union were born three cliildren only one of whom is living T. E, Bennett of Xenla Ill., His second marriage was to Harriet R. Dunlap who died 1906. On Sept. 15, 1912, he was married to Mary A. Eagen who survives liim. On Oct. 1, 1861 at the call of Morton he enlisted to stand between his country and its destroyers at Camp Gibson Indiana and was made a member of Co. C. 58th Indiana 1st. Reg. He served his country well until the expiration of his term of service and was mustered out at Chattanooga, Tenn., Nov, 18, 1864. In young manhood he gave himself to the service of his Savior whom he loved and served faithfully until death. For many years, over forty anyway, he was identified with the Christian church, the later years of which and until death he served and was honored as an official in the Christian church at Xenia, Ill. ………………. The funeral services were held at the Christian church at Xenia Monday at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. McCracken of the M. E. church after which the remains were laid lo rest in the I.O.O.F. cemetery there to await the resurrection of the just until their dear husband, father, brother, friend until then farewell. (The Southern Illinois Record, Feb 10, 1916)	Bennett, Emery (I55049)
2547	Emigrated at age 20 (Tina Hursh notes) Was a cavalryman in the German Army and took part in the Franco-Prussian war. (Tina Hursh notes)	Schmidt, John Frederick (I7691)
2548	Emil Bright, 78, of rural Xenia in the Orchardville area, died at 11:36 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, 1993 at the Clay County Hospital in Flora. He had been in declining health. Mr. Bright was a retired farm laborer.	Bright, Jesse Emil (I444)
2549	Emiline, daughter of Gabriel and Sarah Kneff, was born in the state of Ohio, November 12, 1846; departed this life June 27, 1924, age 77 years, seven months and 15 days. In early childhood she emigrated to Clay county, Illinois, where she spent the rest of her life. She was united in marriage to B. T. Atherton July 24, 1870. This union was fruitful of two daughters, who are living, and who cared for their aged mother, since the death of their father September 18, 1908. In her young girlhood she accepted Christ as her Savior and joined the United Brethren church at Halterman school house 1868 or 1869, later transferred to Harmony, where she was a consistent member until death; though in later years she was not permitted to attend services on account of her afflictions, yet her faith and hope was anchored in Jesus. She leaves to mourn her death two daughters, Mrs. Ella A. Dobbs, and Mrs. Carrie Robertson, both of Flora; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren; two brothers, T. R. Kneff of Flora, Rev. J. H. Kneff of Canon City, Colo., one sister, Mrs. A. L. Finch of McNeil, Ark., and a number of other relatives and friends. Aunt Emiline was a loving mother, a good neighbor and kind friend. She will be sadly missed, yet we feel that our loss is her eternal gain. God saw when her footsteps faltered, When her heart grew weak and faint; He marked when her strength was failing, And listened to each complaint. He bade her rest forever, For the pathway had grown too steep; And now she is sweetly sleeping, God gives his loved ones sleep. Like weary and worn out children, That sigh for the daylight's close, He knows how we are longing For home and sweet repose. So He called this one from her labors, Ere the shadows round her creep And silently He watched o'er her, He gives His beloved sleep. All dream of the distant future, All fears that oppressed today Like mist that clear in sunlight Have all passed away. No calls, no troubles, can rouse her From a sleep so pure and deep, For only His voice can reach her, Who gives His loved ones sleep. Weep not, her toils are over Rejoice! Her race is run, God grant we may rest as calmly, When our work like hers is done. Till then let us yield with gladness, Our treasures to Him to keep, And rejoice in the sweet assurance, He giveth His loved ones sleep. Funeral services were held from Harmony church on Sunday afternoon, Rev. G. L. Good officiating. Burial at Kneff cemetery. Source: Flora Journal Record (3 July 1924). Transcribed by Angelia Carpenter.	Kneff, Emiline (I32279)
2550	EMILY AMY SHAFER August 1, 1940 September 1, 2020 Emily Amy Shafer passed away unexpectedly during the early morning hours. September 1, 2020 in Vancouver, Washington from a pulmonary embolism. Born in Geneva, Illinois, the first of two children of Esther and Edgar Thompson, Amy attended Geneva High School in Geneva, Illinois. Her training as an x-ray technician led her to Rockford, Illinois. It was during this time she met her husband-to-be, William Shafer, who was attending school at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. They were married June 15, 1963 and had three children, Sondra (1965), Thomas (1967), and Michael (1972). Amy spent the majority of her professional career working as an x-ray technician at the Doctors Office, in Camas, Washington, while residing in Vancouver, Washington since 1980. During her child raising years, she was often the Team Mom for her childrens soccer and baseball teams and was active in the PTA at Prairie High School in Battle Ground, Washington. She avidly followed the University of Washington Huskies teams and the Seattle Seahawks, enjoying games with her husband and family in person for over three decades. Amy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son, Thomas Shafer. She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Betty Felte; daughter, Sondra (Wade Nissing); son, Michael (Kimberly Scovil); daughter-in-law, Leah Shafer (Clark); grandchildren, Madison, Zachery, Carson and Kayla Shafer; nephews, Todd and James (Jim) Felte. Published in The Columbian, Vancouver, Washington on September 13, 2020.	Thompson, Emily 'Amy' (I37495)

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2501

Elizabeth Lorraine Worrell, 57, of Tuscon, Arizona, formerly of Richland County, passed away Monday Jan. 26, 1976 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Tuscon.

The body is being returned to the Summers Funeral Home where services will be held. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Memorial Chapel of the Summers Funeral Home, with pastor Robert W. Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, south of Noble.

Mrs. Worrell was born July 28, 1919, the daughter of Roy Michels and Anna Childers Michels. She was united in marriage to Roscoe Worrell, March 6, 1937, and he preceded her in death June 21, 1975.

Surviving are five sons; Richard Worrell of Noble, Gerald and Michael Worrell of Westmont, Charles Worrell of Apple Valley, Minn., and Roscoe Worrell Jr. of Woodridge, one sister; Mrs. Melvin (Helen) Stanley of Lacon. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren.

Mrs. Worrell was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two brothers.

Michels, Elizabeth Lorraine (I52531)

2502

Elizabeth R. Dowds, 88, of Olney, died at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at her residence.

Galloway, Elizabeth Rachel (I196)

2503

Elizabeth was a CNA working at area nursing homes. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Eagles Club 1425, Red Hats and loved playing cards, bingo and her family.

McQuiggin, Elizabeth Lillian (I36461)

2504

Elizabeth was born 23 May 1875 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois, USA. She was the daughter of Thomas MAGLONE and Matilda HEATHER.

Elizabeth first married John H. NELSON in Richland County, Illinois on 23 March 1895. John was the son of Frank and Angeline Nelson. There were seven children from their union, but only three daughters survived to adulthood. Elizabeth and John lived in Illinois early in their marriage (probably in Richland and Clay Counties), then later moved to Indiana the 1900 census found them in Owensville, Gibson County, Indiana, USA.

First born was Matilda "Tillie" Permelia Nelson (1895-1982), then Versa Elizabeth Nelson (1898-1956), Ralph Martin Nelson (1899-1900), Bertha Ann Nelson (1901-1902), and Addie May Nelson (b. about 1904). In 1906 a baby boy was born in Owensville, Indiana who lived for only 5 days. There was no name on the death certificate. Their last child was Nora Murl Nelson (1908-1909), who born in Arkansas but died in Owensville, Indiana.

Lizzie's husband John died in Montgomery Township, Gibson County, Indiana (near Owensville) on 12 March 1910. By the 1910 census, which was enumerated a month later on 15 April 1910, Elizabeth and her remaining three daughters were back in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois, USA. Now the head of her household, Lizzie worked as a hotel laundress.

By 1920, when the census was taken, Elizabeth was still in Sailor Springs, living as a companion to another widow. Later that year, Elizabeth married her second husband, Harry Herbert SCHOTT. Harry was the son of Samuel Schott and Matilda Ann Taylor; he had been married several times (twice before Lizzie, and again after her death). Harry and Elizabeth moved to the Mount Vernon area in Jefferson County, Illinois, and remained there until Elizabeth's death on 28 Aug 1939. Elizabeth was buried in Bethel Memorial Cemetery on 30 Aug 1939. Harry remarried, and died nearly 7 years later on 16 Aug 1946; he was buried in a different cemetery in Mount Vernon.

Maglone, Elizabeth 'Lizzie' (I16039)

2505

Elizabeth was born in Ghent, KY. She was 88 years and 22 days old. She married William H. Lester January 26, 1849.

Seven children were born, Isabel Bursott, Gillie A. Sanderson, David D. Lester, Johnnie, Everett, Mrs. James Cook and Eva L. Pitner.

She was affiliated with the Baptist Church at an early age. Burial was in the city cemetery.

Wood, Elizabeth (I23144)

2506

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

Living (I930)

2507

Elizabeth Weber, 95, of Olney, died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, November 15, 2010, at Burgin Manor in Olney.

O'Donnell, Elizabeth (I12864)

2508

ELKHORN, Wis. - Edna Marie Oddy, 93, of Elkhorn, Wis., and formerly of Murrayville, died Monday, Aug. 6, 1990, at Lakeland Nursing Home in Elkhorn.

Mason, Edna Marie (I23452)

2509

Elkins was an employee of the International Shoe Company in Olney for many years and had been retired in 1968.

Elkins, Ellis I. (I2272)

2510

Ella Cleone Blackledge, daughter of William and Mary Virginia Blackledge was born at Lebanon, IL, October 22, 1881 and departed this life June 18, 1944 at the age of 62years 7 months and 27 days.

She was united in marriage to Eugene D. Stanford on March 29, 1905 at Clay City. IL. To this union four daughters and four sons were born, namely, Mrs. Imogene Winchester of Flora, Mrs. Mildred Welsh of Clay City, Mrs. Lucille Pickering of Houston, TX and Miss Frances E. Stanford at home, William Lewis and Frank of Flora, Carroll L. at home and Corporal Harold L. Stanford now serving his country in South Pacific.

She leaves to mourn her departure, a devoted husband, her children, two granddaughters, Judith Kay and Nancy Ann Stanford, two grandsons, Robert Louies Pickering and James Lewis Welsh, two brothers, Wilbur Blackledge of Miami, FL and Walter Blackledge of Clay City, two sisters, Mrs. Mayme Chasteen of Clay City and Mrs. Andy McPeak of Norris City. One sister, Mrs. Grace Mischler preceded her in death.

Interment in Kneff Cemetery.

Excerpts from obituary in possession of Frances Bones.

Blackledge, Ella Cleone (I19215)

2511

Ella E. eldest child of Michael and Sallie Wilkin was born in Wyandotte Co., Ohio, October 19th, 1856Departed this life on Wednesday April, 16, 1930. She having reached the age of 73 years, 5 months and 27 days.

When but a girl of twelve years of age, she emigrated with her parents to Clay City, Ill., and settled on a farm south east of Clay City and for 61 years she has not lived very far away from Clay City. The last 32 years of her life was spent at the homestead where she passed away.

She was united in marriage to E. W. Shoup May 10th, 1874 and to this union one daughter and son were born.

In early life she accepted her lord and became a member of the M. E. church south, but later transferred her membership to the U. B. church at Harmony, she has been a loyal supporter of the church.

Her husband was taken from her by death over five years ago. She has been blessed with good health except the last eight years. Her health declined very rapidly in the last three months. It was only a very few days that she was compelled to lie in bed.

She leaves to mourn her departure, two children, Mrs. Elmer Staley of Clay City, Ill., and W. E. Shoup of Illiopolis, Ill. Seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, two brothers, Chesney and Jay Wilkin, both near Clay City, besides a host of relatives and friends.

Farewell then, mother, sister, grandmother and sister in Christ. We hope to meet in the judgement day.

[Source: "Pictures and Biographical Sketches of the Business Men of Clay City 1930 Obituaries" by the Clay County Advocate Press]

Wilkin, Ella Elois (I24584)

2512

Ella Mae was two days old when she died.

Hasler, Ella Mae (I1284)

2513

Ella Mix has found several spellings Golay Goldey

Mary was raised by a family named Stubbfield & didn't know she had a brother until she was16 and married thru ancestry I have meet a 3 gen. cousin researching the Goley's which has helped a lot Have recently found out thru my mom who is hard to get info from that.

No one seems to know why Stubblefields raised my grandma & can not make a family connection to them found her listed as a ward on 1920 census with a Mattie Stubblefield

Goley, Mary Ella (I17779)

2514

Ellarea Moseley, age 93, of Flora, Illinois, and formerly of Clay City, passed away Friday evening, October 21, 2016, at Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Harrison, Ellerea P. (I18336)

2515

Ellarea worked alongside Hubert for many years on their farm south of Clay City, raising a family, and genuinely living a Christian life. She lovingly cared for her children and later her grandchildren, often taking the time to come outdoors and play with them when she wasnt busy cooking meals and baking the very best pies, sewing, and helping others. She enjoyed camping and traveling, and worked for a time at J.C. Penney. She had been an active member of Bethel United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and served on the board.

Harrison, Ellerea P. (I18336)

2516

Ellen Diana Hutchingsdied at birth

Hutchings, Ellen Diana (I15524)

2517

Ellen died a few days after birth.

Turner, Doris Ellen (I32123)

2518

Ellen King, 77, of Flora 3:43 AM at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL.

Mrs. King was born on July 4, 1931 in Flora to William & Edith (Chambliss) Devore. She married Roy Junior King on April 19, 1947. He preceded her in death on March 21, 1983.

Ellen was a member of Oak Street Southern Baptist Church. She was employed as an aide at Clay County Hospital for 15 years and had an in-home daycare for 16 years. She enjoyed cooking, baking, playing rummy, going to Hawaii, was a huge Mel Tillis fan, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children: Judy (David) Bryden, Linda (Bud) Martin, Debra (Carson) Casell, Pam (Jim Duff) King, and Steven (Susan Signall). Grandchildren surviving are Jennifer (Bryden) & Tom Shermer; Holli (Hilliard) and Adam Schremser; Meredith (Bryden) and Matt Music; Ryan (Amanda) Martin; Mason Duff; and Taylor King. Great-grandchildren surviving are Alex & Ella Schremser and Nicklaus Martin. Other survivors include one sister: Clara Willis; special friends: Russell Hilliard, Kay Coble, Lillian Griffith, Kena Krutsinger, along with several nieces and nephews.

Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, twin sister Evelyn Schnepper, sister Geneva Leathers, brothers: Harold (Ruby) Devore, Robert (Velma) Devore, Glenn Devore, Earl (Ann) Devore, and Paul Devore; parents-in-law: Roy and Della (Carrell) King.

In keeping with Mrs. King's wishes, cremation was accorded.

Graveside Services were held at Elmwood Cemetery in Flora.

Memorials were made to the Clay County Hospital Auxiliary.

Frank & Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Devore, Ellen (I32540)

2519

ELLEN MARGUERITE SPARR, 89, of Cisne, IL passed away at 7:18PM Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Flora Rehab and Healthcare at Flora, IL.

Ellen was born December 30, 1923 at Clay City, IL to William Tilford and Ada (Coulter) Brummet. She first married Raleigh Edwin Laird January 9, 1940 at Henderson, KY. She later married Fred Sparr August, 1965 at Flora, IL and he preceded her in death

Ellen was a housewife and a member of Zif Baptist Church near Clay City, IL.

Ellen is survived by two daughters Shirley (Fred) Shelton and Peggy (David) Loehr; two sons Larry (Jenny) Laird and Jerry (Cecilia) Laird and one step son William Lowell Sparr. Also surviving are seventeen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her husband's Fred and Raleigh, son Kirby Joe, parents, sister Naomi Fildes, brothers Tilford and Woodrow Brummett; step daughters Rosie Bolen and Anna Mae Holmes and half brothers Hobbert, Eli and Raymond Hubble.

Graveside services for Ellen Sparr will be 11AM Friday, Oct. 25, 2013 at Laird Cemetery near Cisne, IL. There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be made to Clay County Hospice and will be accepted at Hosselton Funeral Home.

Brummett, Ellen Marguerite (I15857)

2520

ELLEN MARGUERITE SPARR, 89, of Cisne, IL passed away at 7:18PM Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Flora Rehab and Healthcare at Flora, IL.

Brummett, Ellen Marguerite (I15857)

2521

Ellen R. Hendrix, 97, of Bloomington, died at 2:28 a.m. Sunday (Sept. 20, 2015) at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.

Ellen was born Jan. 19, 1918 in Liberty Center, Indiana to Bert and Fay Coquilette Petty. She married Thomas Hendrix on June 6, 1944 in Illinois. He preceded her in death in April 1994 in Bloomington. She was also preceded by two brothers, Mason and Cecil Petty and one son, Alan Thomas Hendrix.

She is survived by her two daughters, Charlene (Carla Hoskins) Elle En and Lillian Hendrix; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

In 1939, Ellen graduated from Illinois State Normal University in Normal with a degree in education. She then taught in junior highs around Illinois until she retired in the late 1980s. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Normal.

Published in the Bloomington, IL Pantagraph Sept 24, 2015

Petty, Ellen Ruth (I54948)

2522

Elliott G. Atherton, Sr, 70, of Flora, died at 6:20 am Friday,Oct 18, 1991 at Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney IL.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Monday at the Frank and Bright Funeral Home, Flora. Visitaition will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Elmwoood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Clay County Cancer Fund.
Mr. Atherton was born June 11, 1921, in Ottawa, the son of David and Grace (Cox) Atherton. He married Erma Young March 11, 1968. He was a member of the American Legion.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs Linda McPeak of Louisville, and Mrs Bob (Rita) Savage of Ottawa; three sons, David Gene of Flora, Frank of Rockford, and Elliott Jr of Flora, two step-daughters, Mrs Paula (Thomas)Burrow of Flora, and Miss Karen McCormick of Flora, two step-sons Allan and David McCormick both of Flora, one sister, Bonnie of Ottawa; seven grandchildren and six step-grandchildren.
He was preceeded in death by his parents, one sister and one son.
(Death certificate in Richland County Il)

Occupation: Tree Trimer and Oil field worker.

Atherton, Elliott Gene Sr. (I51493)

2523

Ellis I. Elkins, 64, of 1321 East Butler passed away yesterday afternoon at the Richland Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for a short time.

Elkins, Ellis I. (I2272)

2524

Ellis Lindeman, 73, of Olney, died Wednesday, May 2, 1990 at 3:15 p.m. at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are being handled by Hosselton Bookhout & Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City.

Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Charles Allen officiating. Burial will be in Dillman Cemetery in Sailor Springs. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. tonight (Friday). There will be full military graveside rites.

Mr. Lindeman was born March 18, 1917 in Clinton, the son of Alvin and Mable (Marshall) Lindeman.

He was a bookkeeper for the Olney Yamaha Honda dealership in Olney. He was a member of the Eagles and the VFW in Olney.

Surviving are one brother, Alvie Lindeman of Olney; several nieces and nephews; and two aunts, Betty Ragsdale and Azalea Whitaker, both of Flora.

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

Published in Olney Daily Mail

Lindeman, Ellis Leland (I41061)

2525

Ellis Lindeman, 73, of Olney, died Wednesday, May 2, 1990 at 3:15 p.m. at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Lindeman, Ellis Leland (I41061)

2526

Ellsworth M. Duke, 80, of Flora, IL, formerly of Cisne, died September 7, 2004, at his home.

He was born March 3, 1924 in Wayne County, the son of Clinton M. and Rada Shaw Duke. He married Margaret J. Mitchell December 11, 1944 in Henderson, KY.

He was owner operator for 40 years of Duke Oil Co. in Cisne, a World War II Army veteran serving from 1943-1946, and a member of the First Christian Church of Flora. He was also a lifetime member of Flora VFW, Flora American Legion, Anthony Doherty Masonic Lodge, past commander of Cisne American Legion, 20 year member of Cisne Volunteer Fire Dept., Cisne Village Board, Mt. Erie State Bank, and a 50 year member of Flora Elks Lodge.

Survivors include his wife; a daughter Jill Harrell; brother and Sisters, Gladys Perkins, Earl Duke, Erma Kennedy, Roy Duke, Doris Hess, and Wilma Endicott; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Preceding him in death were his parents, two sons, Mike and Pat Duke; a grandson, Clint, and two brothers, Ellery and Ted.

Funeral services were held at Frank and Bright Funeral Home with burial in the Cisne Cemetery.

Duke, Ellsworth M. (I43606)

2527

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

Family: McDowell, Jerry L. / Lathrop, Ruth Ann (F6402)

2528

elma Blanche Crouse, 89, of Clay City, died at 1:43 a.m. Sunday, March 9, 2008, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 10-11 a.m. Thursday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Jeremy Hostetler officiating. Burial will be in Smith Cemetery in rural Sailor Springs.

Mrs. Crouse was born September 11, 1918, in Ottawa, the daughter of Samuel W. and Mary C. (Montgomery) Frank. She married Carl D. Crouse on March 5, 1939, in St. Charles, Mo. He preceded her in death on February 2, 1992.

She was a homemaker and was a member of Sailor Springs Baptist Church.

Mrs. Crouse is survived by four sisters, Kathryn Milner, of Sun City, Calif., Faye Franklin and her husband, Nolan, of Flora, Inez "Deanne" Moseley, of Clay City, and Mary Hulsey, of Sailor Springs; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Robert, Samuel Jr., Galen and Richard Frank, and sisters, Alberta Gumbel, Bonnie Gill and Shirley Schnautz.

Memorials may be made to Sailor Springs Historic Foundation.

Frank, Blanche Zelma (I17685)

2529

Elmer E. Eagleson, 74, of Lawrenceville, IL. passed away Saturday March 29, 2014 at his residence.

Eagleson, Elmer E. (I38897)

2530

Elmer Hall, 79, Clay City, died 7:48 p.m. Monday in his home.

Services will be 1:30 p.m. in the Hosselton-Bookhout-Engelmeier Funeral Home in Clay City with Rev. Jack Martin presiding. Visitation will be followed by Masonic Services.

Mr. Hall was born July 5, 1903, in Huntington County, lnd., the son of William and Alice (Woodruff) Hall. He married Beulah Keneipp July 29, 1924 in Hartford City, lnd., and she survives.

He was a retired pumper for Pure Oil Co.; a member of Clay City United Methodist Church; a member of AF & AM Lodge 488 in Clay City and the Magnolia Chapter of Eastern Star.

Other survivors include two sons, Eugene and Phillip, both of Clay City: a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Evelyn) Hostettler, Clay City; three brothers, Clayton, Carmdenton, Mo.; Roland, Dunedin, Fla.; Bob, Arcades, Ca.; four sisters,,Mrs. Effie Weedon, Trenton, Mich.; Mrs. Ruth Nance, New Boston, Mich.; Mrs. Lucille Avran, Alger, Mich.; and Mrs. Joan VanSchoick, Stergis, Mich.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, and a grandchild.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, October 10, 1982.

Hall, William Elmer (I23121)

2531

Elmer J. Bealer, 80, of Sumner, died Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville.

Mr. Bealer was born in Claremont Township on September 15, 1890 and was a veteran of World War I. He was a retired oil field driller and also worked for the Illinois Division of Highways for eight years.

He was a member of the Sumner United Methodist Church and the Lawrenceville post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He is survived by his wife, the former Reba Piper; a son, Neil Bealer of Bloomington; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Wishart of Fort Bragg, N. C.; four grandchildren; a brother, John Iaun of St. Petersburg, Florida; and a sister, Mrs. G. R. (Marguerite) Martin of Rt. 3, Sumner.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Sivert Funeral Home in Sumner with Rev. Forrest Crouch in charge. Interment will be in Sumner City Cemetery with military rites at the graveside, rendered by the VFW Post at Lawrenceville.

Friends may call at the Sivert Funeral Home in Sumner after 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Olney Daily Mail
Olney, IL

Bealer, Elmer John (I55017)

2532

Elmer Ray Payne, 69, of Bellefontaine passed away Saturday morning, June 15, 2013 at his home.

He was born in Springfield, Illinois on March 8, 1944 to the late Delbert and Hazel (Miller) Payne, Sr. He was also preceded in death by a brother Delbert Payne, Jr.

On March 7, 1964, Elmer married the former Georgia Hanson in Russells Point and she survives. He is also survived by children: Ricky (Theresa) Payne of Bellefontaine and Penny Cook of Lima; grandchildren: Tyler Payne, Michael Ray Allen Payne, Katelyn (CJ) Cook, Brittney (fiancé Mikey Jones) Cook, Monica (Adam) Hannah and Falon (Travis) Cooperrider; a great-granddaughter Aubrey Cooperrider; a brother Arthur W. Payne of New Hampshire, Ohio; a sister Beulah Shockey of Milford Center; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Elmer was a truck driver for Roundy's in Lima for 28+years and attended St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, Russells Point. He was a member of the Indian Lake Moose and in his spare time, Elmer loved to junk. To his friends at Kamp-A-Lott, "being the reporter he was you will have to find a new reporter." Elmer dearly loved his family and will be missed by all.

Friends may call at the Smith-Eichholtz Funeral Home, Lakeview on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 from 2-4 & 6-8pm. Fr. Patrick Sheridan will celebrate a funeral Mass on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 11am at St. Mary of the Woods, Russells Point. Burial will be at a later date in Rea Cemetery.
Lima News June 16, 2013

Payne, Elmer Ray (I61185)

2533

Elmwood Chapel,

Nugent, John Riley (I47975)

2534

Elnor Carter, 82, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2011 in Abilene. Visitation will be Friday, February 11, 2011 from 6:00 till 7:30 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 4933 South 7th Street, officiated by Reverend LaVerne Janssen. Interment will follow the service at Elmwood Memorial Park.

Elnor was born July 9, 1928 in Mound Township, IL to John and Lottie Schwerdtfeger. She graduated from Altamont High School in 1945. She married the love of her life, James Carter on April 22, 1949 and they enjoyed 41 years of marriage until his passing in 1990. She worked at Timex for several years before working at the Jones County Tax Office as a Title Clerk from 1980 till 1992. She was a founding member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Abilene and was very active in the LWML. She enjoyed spending her time volunteering for RSVP, Meals on Wheels, and being with her family and friends.

Elnor is survived by her three children, Rebecca and her life partner Sandra of Austin, Ronald and his wife Cindy of Abilene, and John and his wife Racheal of Abilene; 4 grandchildren, Tami Sooter and husband Tom, Jenny Humphrey and husband Corey, Savannah Garrett and husband Justin, and Seth Carter; 2 great grandchildren, Grant Sooter and Carter Humphrey; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial donations are suggested to Meals on Wheels, West Texas Rehab Center or your charity of choice.

Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family through the obituary link at www.elmwoodfuneral.com

Schwerdtfeger, Elnor (I33527)

2535

Elsie Bryan Covey, 89, of Effingham, IL formerly of Flora, IL died at 4:55 AM Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Evergreen Nursing & Rehab Center in Effingham, IL.

She was born on April 30, 1920 to Emerson & Grayce (Spain) Williams in Vera, IL where she was raised and lived.

She married Harold Max Bryan in 1940 in St. Louis, MO and he preceded her in death in 1977. She later married Howard Hucker in 1985 and he preceded her in death in 1994. She then married Donald Covey in 1995 in Clarksville, TN and he preceded her in death on March 3, 2009.

She was a homemaker and as a young lady she worked at the Vandalia Motel in Vandalia, IL, and later worked at the Ranch Steak House, Hobbs Grocery and the Flora Twsp. High School cafeteria, all in Flora.

Elsie's favorite color was red and she enjoyed dancing. When married to Max, they moved with the oil business to St. Elmo, Mowequa, Sebree, KY and Flora.

While married to Howard, they had a cabin on the Wabash River and spent the winters at Lake Conroe in Conroe, TX.

When married to Don, she traveled with him when he went to shows to judge rabbits.

Her memberships included First United Methodist Church of Flora, American Legion Auxiliary, Eagles Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, and Eastern Star. She was a charter member of the Trago Lake Association where they enjoyed fishing, and was a member of Lucky Ramblers where the favorite thing was to host family reunions and holiday events.

She is survived by her children: Bill Bryan of Houston, TX, Jill (Bill) McDonald of Evansville, IN, Jan (Alan Peterson) Bryan of Springfield, IL; step-children: Carol (Wes) Osborn of Effingham, Michael (Shayla) Covey of Rockford, Shelley (Rick) Wolter of Steeleville, Kevin Covey of Manteca, CA; 2 daughters-in-law: Ulanda Bryan & Jan Craig Bryan both of Clinton, IL; 8 grandchildren & 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, all 3 husbands, 1 son (James Max Bryan), 1 brother (Ellis Williams), and 1 sister (Hazel Griffin).

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Saturday (May 1, 2010) at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with a graveside service following at 2 PM at South Hill Cemetery in Vandalia, IL. Pastor Roosevelt Smith will officiate. Visitation will be after 9:30 AM until time of service on Saturday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or Heritage Woods Activity Fund and may be received at the funeral home.

Williams, Elsie I. 'Bryan-Hucker' (I55196)

2536

ELSIE ELIZABETH MAGLONE was born in October 1863 in Illinois, the daughter of James Maglone and Mary Henson. The family had been living in Noble Township, Richland County, Illinois, USA, and most of the older children of the family were born there. But sometime before the 1870 census they moved to Hoosier Township, Clay County, Illinois, USA. Elsie might have been born in either place. She had 8 older siblings -- Mary, Martha, James, Thomas, Margaret, Lucinda, Felix, and Rachel -- and one younger sister -- Emily (or Emma) Maglone. After her mother's death (sometime before 1870), her father remarried and Elsie gained two more younger half-brothers, John and William.

On 22 January 1885, in Noble, Richland County, Illinois, USA, Elsie married her first husband, Hugh M. Tucker, son of James Tucker and Frances Toliver. They had one daughter together, Laura E. Tucker, born 07 March 1887 in Noble, Illinois, and then Hugh died. His exact death date and burial location is unknown.

On 28 November 1889, Elsie married again -- this time to Hugh's first cousin, Abraham Douglas Tucker, son of Joseph Tucker and Nancy Bedwell. Abe had previously been married to Elsie's first cousin, Clara "Carrie" Dickey (daughter of James Dickey and Mary Maglone), but Carrie also died young, leaving Abe a widower with a young daughter to raise, Julia May Tucker. The two daughters, May and Laura, were double second cousins to each other, but now they became step-sisters in the new merged family. Abe and Elsie had a third child together, a son, Corta Emery Tucker, born in 1893.

Abe was a farmer, and then later a clerk. They continued to live in Noble, Illinois. Their children all married. Laura married a minister, Charles Ealy, in 1906, and had three sons, Abraham, Charles (died in infancy) and Marvin. In 1909, May married Dan Hemrich; they continued to live in the area but had no children themselves. Finally, in 1919, Corta married Ethel Foster, and they also had three sons: Donald, Douglas, and Ray Dean (died in 1951).

Abe died on 29 March 1937 in Noble Township, Richland County, Illinois, USA. He was 80 years old. He was buried in Hanna Cemetery on the first of April, 1937. Elsie lived as a widow for another 16 years, and then she died herself in Noble, Illinois, on the 8th of May, 1953. She was buried in Hanna Cemetery, next to her second husband, Abraham Tucker, on 11 May 1953.

Her obituary was printed in the Olney Advocate on Thursday, 14 May 1953:

Mrs. Elsie E. Tucker, age 86, the widow of A.D. Tucker, passed away Friday at her home in Noble.

She is survived by three children: Corta Tucker, Mrs. Laura Ealey and Mrs. May Hemrich, all of Noble. There are four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday in the Noble Christian church with Rev. Charles Railsbeck in charge. Burial was in the Hanna cemetery, northwest of Noble.

Maglone, Elsie Elizabeth 'Elsa' (I5796)

2537

Elsie Hilderbrand, 82, of Olney, died at 3:25 p.m., Monday, Oct. 5, 1992, at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Semple, Elsie (I41562)

2538

Elsie Leona Rinehart, age 84, of Flora, IL and formerly of Clay City, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Leona was born November 27, 1929 in Clay City, IL to John Jasper and Mary Elsie (Mitchell) Gray. She married Adrian Eugene McDowell on October 8, 1948 in Louisville and he preceded her in death in 1976. She later married David Earl Taylor on October 2, 1983 in Clay City and he also preceded her in death on April 6, 2001. She then married Norman Rinehart on June 8, 2006 in Kentucky and he preceded her in death on February 26, 2011.

During her life, Leona worked as a custodian at Clay City Bank and area restaurants, she assisted her husband David Taylor at Taylor Insurance, served as activity director at Flora Health Care Center, and was involved as a hospice volunteer always wanting to help others. Leona dedicated her life to caring and sharing.

She is survived by her children: Debra (husband Robert) Blank, Nancy (husband Paul) Krutsinger, and Roger (wife Glenda) McDowell; seven grandchildren: Tony (Melissa) Bible, Tammy (Dave) Burkett, Nathan Bible, Lyle (Kelly) McDowell, Sara (Ben) Wylie, Brad (Janie) Krutsinger, Tonya (Jason) Toy; ten great-grandchildren: Dawson and Devon Krutsinger, Brayden Keller, Michael and Rusty Mayberry, Ava McDowell, Ella Grace and Jude Wylie, Drue and John Bible; a sister: Ruth Osborne; a brother: Lynn Gray (wife Phyllis); and a sister-in-law: Betty Gray.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three husbands, two brothers (Carl Lester and Billy Joe Gray), and one sister (Wanda Jean Gray).

The funeral service for Leona Rinehart was held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.

Interment was in Clay City Cemetery.

Memorial donations in Leona's memory to Macular Degeneration or Clay County Food Pantry.

Gray, Elsie Leona (I12)

2539

Elsie Lorena McCormick, age 91, of Xenia, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.

Scott, Elsie Lorena (I28450)

2540

Elsie Mae (Patterson) Taylor, 94, of Olney, went home to be with her Lord at 7:11 a.m. Sunday, March 30, 2014, from Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Graveside services for Elsie will be held be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 at Haven Hill Memorial Gardens in Olney. The Reverend Mike Baker will conduct the services at the graveside. Family and friends are encouraged to attend.

Elsie Mae (Patterson) Taylor was born on November 29, 1919, in Richland County, the daughter of James L. and Dorothy (Nash) Patterson. They preceded her in death. She married Thomas Taylor in September 1938 in Kentucky.

Elsie was a member of Glenwood Christian Church in Noble, Illinois, and loved outdoor activities. She loved to garden and fish and the great outdoors with all of its many wonders.

Mrs. Taylor is survived by daughter, Shirley Dugan, of Olney; brother, John Thomas Patterson and his wife, Lois, of Olney; her pet Poodle "Sissy"; and grandson, Tommy Ray Dugan, of Olney.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Dorothy Patterson, husband Thomas Taylor, brothers, Orville, Burt and Robert Patterson, sisters, Margaret McDowell, Dorothy Finnigan and an infant sister, and son-in-law, Tom Dugan.

All donations may be made to the donor's choice in memory of Elsie Mae Taylor.

Patterson, Elsie Mae (I7451)

2541

Elsie Mae (Patterson) Taylor, 94, of Olney, went home to be with her Lord at 7:11 a.m. Sunday, March 30, 2014, from Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Patterson, Elsie Mae (I7451)

2542

Elsie worked at General Cable in Monticello and also Flora Shoe Factory and attended Orchardville Church. She enjoyed camping, going to rummage sales, and making gifts for her family.

Scott, Elsie Lorena (I28450)

2543

Elva B. Grounds Hasler, 70, of Noble died December 8, 1995 at her home.

Mrs. Hasler was born in Lukin Township in Lawrence County, the daughter of Charles W. and Blanche (Moore) Grounds. She married Albert Hasler April 15, 1948 in Noble and he survives.

She was a retired business partner with Hasler Fur Company in Noble and a member of Glenwood Church.

She is survived by her husband; a son, Terry; a daughter, Sheila D. Story; three brothers, Wesley, Wayne, and Mark Grounds; four sisters, Mary Wesner, Alice Smith, Teletha Piper, and Jane Dipzinski; and seven grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Lance; a brother, Ed; and a sister, June.

Services were held at Glenwood Church in Noble, with Rev. Bill Rennels officiating.

Burial was in North Freedom Cemetery in Noble.

Summers-Kistler Funeral Home was in charge.

Grounds, Elva Beatrice (I1121)

2544

Emanuel Barnes was born in Illinois to Henry Barnes and Dorothy Abbott Barnes. He was living with the John Abbott family in 1880 and married to widow Anna Abbott (Tennessee America Wright) in 1891. They had one child together, George Benton Barnes. His death record states he was buried at Old Homer Cemetery 7 Mar 1916. The grave location is not known. His widow and son are buried at Homer G.A.R. Cemetery.

Barnes, Emanuel M 'Manuel' (I54941)

2545

Emery Allen Quinn, son of Mae Gilchrist and Mike Quinn, was born on November 26, 1907 at Burlington, CO and died on June 26, 1976 at the Norton County Hospital at the age of 68 years.

He came to Nebraska with his parents when one year old in a covered wagon and lived with his parents around Oxford, Hollinger and Beaver City.

He attended school near Oxford, in Hollinger and south of Beaver City.

On December 8, 1928 he was united in marriage to Lucille Wells at Norton. To this union a daughter was born, Laura Jeanine. Their family also included a foster daughter, Donna Kay.

He and Lucille lived on a farm near Beaver City for many years, moving to Beaver City in 1959. He drove a school bus and the kindergarten bus for over 15 years and had many friends among the young students.

He was baptized in the First Christian Church in Beaver City in 1954.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Quinn.

Survivors include his wife, Lucille of Beaver City; daughter, Jeanine Eiberger and husband, Maury, of St. Paul; a foster daughter, Donna Carter and husband, Roger, of Holdrege; 8 grandchildren; three brothers: Robert and wife Elsie of Long Beach, CA., Frank and wife, Maude, of Caldwell, ID., and Floyd and wife, Jane, of Edison; a sister: Ella Weir and husband, Cecil, of Beaver City; 3 aunts: Mrs. Maude Montonye and husband, Howard, and Grace Goosic of Beaver City, Mrs. Lena Gilchrist of Littleton, CO; uncles: George Gilchrist and wife and Ted Gilchrist and wife at Bridgeport; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were conducted from the First Christian Church in Beaver City on June 29, with Charles Talbott officiating.

The music was provided by Mrs. Archie Iman and Mrs. LaVerne Bates, accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Lyle Mayo.

The casket bearers were Gerald Quinn, Bob Brouhard, Randy Hardin, Rodney Hardin, Robert Bottrell and Ray Richard. The honorary bearers were Carl Mullis, E. M. Longsine, Fred Aspedon, G. T. Pickett, Verlyn Thalheim and Lloyd Thalheim.

Interment was in the Oxford Cemetery with arrangements by the Hopping-Haase Funeral Home of Beaver City.

Quinn, Emery Allen (I25437)

2546

Emery Bennett was born In Crawford Co., III., Oct, 7,1843, died at his
late home in Xenla, III., Feb., 5, 1916, age 72 years, 3 months and 28 days.

He was one of a family of fifteen children, all of whom have preceded him to the great beyond except one brother who survives him. Deceased was married three limes. His first wife was Rhoda Hogue who died, May 26, 1873. To this union were born three cliildren only one of whom is living T. E, Bennett of Xenla Ill., His second marriage was to Harriet R. Dunlap who died 1906. On Sept. 15, 1912, he was married to Mary A. Eagen who survives liim.

On Oct. 1, 1861 at the call of Morton he enlisted to stand between his country and its destroyers at Camp Gibson Indiana and was made a member of Co. C. 58th Indiana 1st. Reg.

He served his country well until the expiration of his term of service and was mustered out at Chattanooga, Tenn., Nov, 18, 1864.

In young manhood he gave himself to the service of his Savior whom he loved and served faithfully until death. For many years, over forty anyway, he was identified with the Christian church, the later years of which and until death he served and was honored as an official in the Christian church at Xenia, Ill.
……………….
The funeral services were held at the Christian church at Xenia Monday at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. McCracken of the M. E. church after which the remains were laid lo rest in the I.O.O.F. cemetery there to await the resurrection of the just until their dear husband, father, brother, friend until then farewell.

(The Southern Illinois Record, Feb 10, 1916)

Bennett, Emery (I55049)

2547

Emigrated at age 20 (Tina Hursh notes)

Was a cavalryman in the German Army and took part in the Franco-Prussian war. (Tina Hursh notes)

Schmidt, John Frederick (I7691)

2548

Emil Bright, 78, of rural Xenia in the Orchardville area, died at 11:36 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, 1993 at the Clay County Hospital in Flora.

He had been in declining health. Mr. Bright was a retired farm laborer.

Bright, Jesse Emil (I444)

2549

Emiline, daughter of Gabriel and Sarah Kneff, was born in the state of Ohio, November 12, 1846; departed this life June 27, 1924, age 77 years, seven months and 15 days.

In early childhood she emigrated to Clay county, Illinois, where she spent the rest of her life.
She was united in marriage to B. T. Atherton July 24, 1870. This union was fruitful of two daughters, who are living, and who cared for their aged mother, since the death of their father September 18, 1908.

In her young girlhood she accepted Christ as her Savior and joined the United Brethren church at Halterman school house 1868 or 1869, later transferred to Harmony, where she was a consistent member until death; though in later years she was not permitted to attend services on account of her afflictions, yet her faith and hope was anchored in Jesus.

She leaves to mourn her death two daughters, Mrs. Ella A. Dobbs, and Mrs. Carrie Robertson, both of Flora; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren; two brothers, T. R. Kneff of Flora, Rev. J. H. Kneff of Canon City, Colo., one sister, Mrs. A. L. Finch of McNeil, Ark., and a number of other relatives and friends.

Aunt Emiline was a loving mother, a good neighbor and kind friend. She will be sadly missed, yet we feel that our loss is her eternal gain.

God saw when her footsteps faltered,
When her heart grew weak and faint;
He marked when her strength was failing,
And listened to each complaint.
He bade her rest forever,
For the pathway had grown too steep;
And now she is sweetly sleeping,
God gives his loved ones sleep.
Like weary and worn out children,
That sigh for the daylight's close,
He knows how we are longing
For home and sweet repose.
So He called this one from her labors,
Ere the shadows round her creep
And silently He watched o'er her,
He gives His beloved sleep.
All dream of the distant future,
All fears that oppressed today
Like mist that clear in sunlight
Have all passed away.
No calls, no troubles, can rouse her
From a sleep so pure and deep,
For only His voice can reach her,
Who gives His loved ones sleep.
Weep not, her toils are over
Rejoice! Her race is run,
God grant we may rest as calmly,
When our work like hers is done.
Till then let us yield with gladness,
Our treasures to Him to keep,
And rejoice in the sweet assurance,
He giveth His loved ones sleep.

Funeral services were held from Harmony church on Sunday afternoon, Rev. G. L. Good officiating. Burial at Kneff cemetery.

Source: Flora Journal Record (3 July 1924). Transcribed by Angelia Carpenter.

Kneff, Emiline (I32279)

2550

EMILY AMY SHAFER
August 1, 1940 September 1, 2020

Emily Amy Shafer passed away unexpectedly during the early morning hours. September 1, 2020 in Vancouver, Washington from a pulmonary embolism.

Born in Geneva, Illinois, the first of two children of Esther and Edgar Thompson, Amy attended Geneva High School in Geneva, Illinois. Her training as an x-ray technician led her to Rockford, Illinois. It was during this time she met her husband-to-be, William Shafer, who was attending school at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. They were married June 15, 1963 and had three children, Sondra (1965), Thomas (1967), and Michael (1972).

Amy spent the majority of her professional career working as an x-ray technician at the Doctors Office, in Camas, Washington, while residing in Vancouver, Washington since 1980.

During her child raising years, she was often the Team Mom for her childrens soccer and baseball teams and was active in the PTA at Prairie High School in Battle Ground, Washington.

She avidly followed the University of Washington Huskies teams and the Seattle Seahawks, enjoying games with her husband and family in person for over three decades.

Amy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son, Thomas Shafer.

She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Betty Felte; daughter, Sondra (Wade Nissing); son, Michael (Kimberly Scovil); daughter-in-law, Leah Shafer (Clark); grandchildren, Madison, Zachery, Carson and Kayla Shafer; nephews, Todd and James (Jim) Felte.

Published in The Columbian, Vancouver, Washington on September 13, 2020.

Thompson, Emily 'Amy' (I37495)

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