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3051	Ethel Allen, 93,of Flora, IL, formerly of Xenia, died May 5, 2005, at Flora Pavilion Nursing Center. Mrs. Allen was born December 20, 1911, in Clay County, the daughter of William and Maude McCulley Thompson. She married Alvin Leonard Allen Jan. 5, 1946 and he preceded her in death in April, 1981. She was a homemaker and member of Oak Mound Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, Darrell and Donald Allen; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held at Neal Funeral Home with burial in Oskaloosa Cemetery. Memorials to Clay County Hospice. (Published Hometown Journal)	Thompson, Ethel (I54361)
3052	Ethel B. Prosser, 84, a lifetime resident of Valparaiso, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2004 at VNA Horton Hospice Center, Valparaiso. She was born on July 8, 1919 in Wheeler, Indiana to Paul G. and Edith (Carey) Rosenbaum. Ethel graduated from Portage High School. On July 2, 1939 Ethel married Lloyd M. Prosser who preceded her in death on December 28, 2002. She lived at Sunset Hill Farm from 1942, in the early 1950's, Ethel and her husband, Lloyd became co-owners with Col. Robert H. Murray in the poultry and dairy business. She was the bookkeeper and responsible for the processing-sales division, where she was known as "Mom" to the high school dairy workers. In her retirement, Ethel, was the author of many articles about the history and events of Sunset Hill Farm. She was an avid gardener, crafter, and quilter. Ethel was a charter member of the Faith Memorial Lutheran Church, Valparaiso, where she taught Sunday school. Surviving are her two daughters, Janet L. Pullins of Valparaiso and Donna R. (Larry) Cawby of Valparaiso; special friends, Jim and Sue Martz, six grandchildren, Andy (Tami) Pullins of Valparaiso, Aaron (Kim) Pullins of Kouts, Christine (Alan) Mayernik, Amy (Jim) Davis and Brad and Julie Martz; nine great-grandchildren, Kristopher, Kaylee, Jacob, Madi, Reese, Jimmy, Michael, Brianna and Karly. Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, brother Warren Rosenbaum and sister, Vera Glinski. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 10:00 A.M. at the Faith Memorial Lutheran Church, 753 N. Calumet (Old 49 near Hwy. 6), Valparaiso, with Rev. John Albers officiating. Burial will follow at McCool Cemetery, Portage. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the church. Memorial Contributions may be made to Faith Memorial Lutheran Church, VNA Hospice of Porter County, or Whispering Pines Transportation Activities. Moeller Funeral Home, Valparaiso, handling arrangements. angelcrestinc.com Published in The Times from 2/24/2004 - 2/25/2004.	Rosenbaum, Ethel Blanche (I25085)
3053	Ethel BENSKIN, 87, of Clay City, died at 10:52 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, 1991, at the Flora Nursing Center. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, at the Hosselton, Bookhout, Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City. Burial will be in the Kneff Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home. Mrs. BENSKIN was born on April 13, 1903, in Wayne County, the daughter of Lafayette and Nancy (KAUBLE) GILL. She married Orville BENSKIN in 1927. He died in 1983. She was a member of the Bethel Methodist Church, the Garden Club and Community Club. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joyce SCAMMAHORN, and Mrs. Marjorie MURBARGER, both of Clay City; four sisters, Mrs. Pearl GIBBS and Mrs. Clara Etta MIX, both of Clay City, Sylvia BRAINARD of Flora, and Vernetta MITCHELL of Cisne; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister and two brothers. Source: Clay County Advocate Press obit courtesy of Lady In Black (#46799457)	Gill, Ethel Grace (I23672)
3054	Ethel Burton Coffin, 77, of Olney, Illinois, died at 1:33 p.m. Monday (July 2, 2012) at home. She was born Aug. 22, 1934 in Seymour, Illinois, the daughter of Howard Cecil and Stella Mae Turner Burton. They preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Pat Burton and four sisters, Hazel Burton, Myrt Williams, Lou Vriend and Edna Sarnecki. Survivors include two sons, Jeff (Judi) Wiegel of Snowflake, Arizona and Gary (Kim) Wiegel of Cisne, Illinois; three daughters, Kathy (John) Oliger of Seymour, Janet (Jim) Beppler of Olney and Amy (Eric) McCartney of Urbana; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-granchildren.	Burton, Ethel (I55169)
3055	Ethel Crites, 77 of Olney, died on September 17, 1997 at Burgin Manor Nursing Home.	Smith, Ethel Irene (I18195)
3056	Ethel D. Jackson, 80, Rt. 2, Noble, died at 1:05 p.m.Tuesday, June 18, in Richland Memorial Hospital.	Tracey, Ethel Dora (I36138)
3057	Ethel D. Jackson, 80, Rt. 2, Noble, died at 1:05 p.m.Tuesday, June 18, in Richland Memorial Hospital. Services will be 3:30 p.m. Friday in Summers Funeral Home with Bro. Gene Everett presiding. Burial will be Noble Cemetery. Mrs. Jackson was born Oct. 2, 1903, in Denver Township, the daughter of Eddie and Amanda (Faris) Tracey. She married Walter G. Jackson and he preceded her in death in 1968. Survivors include four sons, Dick Joe, Olney; Ken S., Jerry, and Walter G., Jr., all of Noble; three daughters, Mrs. Cecil (Betty) Boulb, Olney; Mrs. James (Doris) Deck, and Mrs. Carl (Erma) Fulk, all of Noble; two sisters, Jessie Patterson, Noble; Mrs. George (Nellie) Long, Champaign; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Minnie Doty, Olney; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three infants, an infant brother and two granddaughters. Olney Daily Mail, June 19, 1985 IN LOVING MEMORY Ethel Dora Tracey Jackson was born Oct. 2, 1903, the daughter of Eddie and Amanda J. Faris Tracey. She was born in Denver Twp., Richland Co., III. She was delivered by midwife and E. L. Palmer reported the birth to the courthouse. Her grandfather, Lawson G. Tracey, settled in Wynoose area in the late 1860s coming from Ohio. Mrs. Jackson attended the Kincade school until her folks purchased a home in Noble, III. There she attended the Noble grade school. She married Walter Grant Jackson, Nov. 18, 1926, in Olney, III. at the home of Alvin O. Jacobs who performed the ceremony. Witnesses were Anna and Orel Jacobs. Walter and Ethel begat the following children: Erma, Doris, Betty, Dick, Jerry, Kenny, Walter Grant Jr., Henry Edward who died at 7 months, and stillborn infants. Mrs. Jackson was employed at the Olney shoe factory and the Noble Diner. She traveled with her family out west where her husband worked on the railroad and they lived in the Forest Ridge area. Mt. Erie, Olney, and Noble. When her husband was away at work Ethel was the strength and protector of her family. She attended the Brown Church when they lived at Mt. Erie. Ethel loved her family and people. She always said, "You're as young as you feel." She was an outgoing person who wanted to be with her family. She leaves 7 children, 18 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 2 sisters, Nellie Long and Jessie Patterson. and many nephews and nieces and cousins. Her husband Walter passed away July 21, 1968. One granddaughter, Linda Sue Deck, who died May 16, 1967	Tracey, Ethel Dora (I36138)
3058	ETHEL F. KLOPFENSTEIN, passed away on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. Born Nov. 3, 1934, in Akola, India, she was a daughter of missionaries Olen and Ruth Schlatter. She spent her youth in India, attending Breeks Memorial School in Ooti, India, and Hebron School for Girls in Canoor, India, graduating in 1953. She received her Bachelor's in Nursing from Fort Wayne Bible College in 1959 and Master's in Nursing from IU in 1965. She was named Fort Wayne Bible College Outstanding Alumna of the Year in 1976. Her career included time as the Director of Nursing at both DeKalb Hospital and Lutheran Hospital, and she worked as a nursing supervisor and oncology nurse at St. Joseph and at Parkview Hospitals. As a single woman in her early 30s, Ethel used to pray for the opportunity to have a family. In April of 1967, she married Gordon Klopfenstein, a widower with four children. Two years later, they added a fifth. She was a loving mother to all of her children and later a doting grandmother to her seven grandsons. She was a caregiver by nature. She served her church, the Church of the Brethren, as lay pastor and volunteer in many areas, including a time on the board at Manchester College. She loved being outside, enjoying flowers and nature, and she was an avid walker and bicyclist. She often biked over 2,000 miles per year, even when she was well into her 70s. She was the oldest woman to ride in the Hilly Hundred outside of Bloomington in 2011 (at age 76), and she rode that year surrounded by "Team Ethel," a group of her children and grandchildren. She also loved to explore. Her travels took her all over the U.S. and Canada as well as to Europe, Asia and Australia/New Zealand. Surviving Ethel are children, Mike (Heather) Klopfenstein of Indianapolis, Joe (Nancy) Klopfenstein of Corvallis, Ore., Dan (Judy) Klopfenstein of Fort Wayne, Ann (Tina) Klopfenstein of Indianapolis, and David (Karol) Klopfenstein of Brooklyn, N.Y.; seven grandsons; sisters, June Fritschi of New Zealand and Wilma Riggenbach of Niles, Mich.; and brother, Orvil Schlatter of Fort Wayne. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and brother, Olen Schlatter. There will be a private graveside service. A public memorial service will be held later in the year. Memorial donations can be made to Beacon Heights Church of the Brethren, ACRES Land Trust, and the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.mccombandson.com Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 3, 2021.	Schlatter, Ethel Florence (I4868)
3059	Ethel I. Morgan, 86, Olney, died Saturday evening, Jan. 7, in Olney Care Center. Visitation and services will be in the Zirkle Funeral Home with pastor Herman Gumble presiding. Burial will be in North Freedom Cemetery. Mrs. Morgan was born Dec. 31, 1897, in Noble, the daughter of Allen and Myrtle (Irland) McDade. She married Floyd Morgan Jan. 26, 1916, and he precededher in death Aug. 21, 1964. She was a member of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. Survivors include two sons, Louis, Olney; George, Dundas; six daughters, Rose Spillman, Wilma Cummins, and Maude Straley, all of Olney; Gladys Beidleman, Noble; Anna Eblin, Mt. Vernon; and Margaret Miller, West Liberty; a brother, Reuben McDade, Urbana; a sister, Verna Baker, Carrolton; 26 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers; two sisters; and two grandchildren. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Jan, 1984.	McDade, Ethel Irene (I41571)
3060	Ethel Smith, 78, of Clay City, died today at 9:30 a.m. at her home. She was born Aug. 5, 1899, in Pixley Township, Clay County to William F. and Clara Murbarger West. She married Harry Smith in 1921. He died in 1956. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Clay City United Methodist Church and Queen Esther Class, and the Clay City Garden Club Unit 3. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Charles (Edna) Wolfley, Clay City; a niece, Mrs. Leon (Dorothy) Eastin, Clay City; and a nephew, Bill West, Flora. Services will be announced by the Cardascio Funeral Home, Clay City. Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL	West, Ethel (I40645)
3061	Ethel was the daughter of James L. and Christiana McDaniel. She married Alva Graham in 1914; he did in 1920. She married Christopher Johnson in 1921; he died in 1921. She married Ira Hagen in 1922; he died in 1971. She is survived by her sons, James Graham of Richmond,Ky., Ira Wayne Hagen of Albequerque, N.M., Donald Lee Hagen of Decatur; stepsons, Arkel Hagen of Louisville, Robert Hagen of Decatur, Kenneth Hagen of Mt. Zion; daughter, Ethel Marie Adams of Albequerque, N.M.; stepdaughter, Maxine Allen of Powell, Wyo. Herald & Review March 28, 1989	McDaniel, Ethel (I49885)
3062	Ethel's obituary says they were married on October 7, 1933, Harry's obituary says October 9, 1933.	Family: Crosby, Harry A. 'Bert' / Scranton, Ethel (F10984)
3063	Etta Rose Rosie Hasler, 91, of Tipton and formerly of Bloomfield passed away Monday Aug. 13, 2018 at IU Health Tipton Hospital.	Heaton, Etta Rose 'Rosie' (I46765)
3064	Eugene "Gene" Cantrell, 69, of Olney, died at 4:35 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2002, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Burial will be in Maple Dale Cemetery in Olney. Mr. Cantrell was born on November 13, 1932, in Adin, the son of Howard and Mantha (Trout) Cantrell, He married Clota Williams on August 1, 1959, in Fairfield. She survives. He was a self-employed cabinet maker. Mr. Cantrell is survived by his wife, Clota Cantrell, of Olney; a son, David Cantrell, of Olney; a daughter, Mandy Piercefield and her husband, Brad, of Newton; two brothers, James "Boston" Cantrell, of Olney, and Joel "Jake" Cantrell, of Olney; two granddaughters, Tanya and Macy; and two great-granddaughters, Tiffany and Dalton. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and one sister. From obituary in The Olney Daily Mail.	Cantrell, Eugene Franklin 'Gene' (I54533)
3065	Eugene (Gene) Sharp, 81 went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. Gene was born to Roy and Wilma Stratton Sharp on November 10, 1939. He was a member of Clay City High School Class of 1958. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching dirt track and NASCAR races, reading Western Books, spending time with his family and friends, and life on the Sharp Family Farm in Clay City, IL Gene is survived by his wife of 40 years, Evelyn of Springfield, MO and 7 children, Doug Sharp, Cheryl Brian (Jim), Rusty Sharp all of Effingham, IL, Tom Johnston ( Leslie) of Halltown, MO, Clay (Kim) Watson, Kellie (Fred) James and Ralph Johnston Watson (Stacey) all of Springfield, MO. Brothers, Robert of Princeton, IL , James (Puddin) of Queen Creek, Arizona, Jackie (Linda) of Flora , Sisters, Thelma (Sis) Fry of Wooster, Ohio, Marcella (Sally) (Arthur) Ellis of Creve Coure, IL , Phyllis Muse (Gary) of Cisco, IL , Carolyn (Susie) (Steve) Snyder of Bloomington, IL and Debra (Don) Nix of Salem, IL, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Wilma Sharp, Brothers Bill Sharp, Kenneth (Buster, Bud) Sharp, Tom Sharp, Sister Dorothy Browning, Nephews: Christopher Sharp, Jason Sharp, David Browning, Parker Webster, Granddaughter Dessarae (Dessie) Winchester Sharp. Brothers in Law, Dale Fry, Aubrey Browning, Jack Vannote, Sisters in Law, Dorothy Sharp, Phyllis Sharp and his grandparents.	Sharp, Eugene 'Gene' (I13246)
3066	Eugene Darner, the man who killed Leroy Hunter in Taylorville at a political rally in 1884, and was sentenced to the penitentiary for fourteen years, and who was yesterday pardoned by Gov. Fifer, was brought here from Joliet yesterday afternoon. He will be taken to Taylorville this morning. He is very low with consumption and is not expected to live many days. Date: Illinois State Register, Springfield, Illinois, Tuesday, March 22, 1892, p. 8.	Darner, Eugene (I33359)
3067	Eugene F. "Gene" Fildes, 72, of Milan, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Eugene Fred Fildes was born March 9, 1953, in Olney, Illinois, the son of Floyd and Naomi (Brummet) Fildes. He graduated from Clay City High School in Clay City, Illinois, in the top percentile of his class with honors. He married the love of his life, Terri Storer, on July 7, 2007, in Moline. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 30, at Christ Anglican Church, Moline, with The Revd. Canon Ed den Blaauwen officiating. Visitation is 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 29, in the Horizon Room at Trimble Funeral Home at Trimble Pointe, 701 12th Street, Moline. Memorials may be made to The Michael J Fox Foundation (Parkinson's disease treatments and research) or the Quad City Animal Welfare Center Adoption & Education Center in Milan, Illinois.	Fildes, Eugene Fred 'Gene' (I61133)
3068	Eugene M. Stiff, 97, of Dundas, died at 10:25 p.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2011, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Funeral services at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home with Reverend Jeremy Henson officiating. Burial in Crest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery in rural Claremont. Mr. Stiff was born February 9, 1914, the son of John and Hattie (Hoover) Stiff. He married Theora Williams on February 1, 1941. She survives. He graduated from Olney Township High School in 1932. He was a retired grain and dairy farmer and was awarded the Richland County Conservation Farmer of the Year award in 1993. He was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church and charter member of Dundas Ruritan Club. Mr. Stiff is survived by his wife, Theora Stiff, of Dundas; daughter, Mary Lou Walden and her husband, Wayne, of Mt. Carmel; grandson, Chris Walden and his wife, Allison; grandson, Chad Walden and his wife, Sarah; three great-grandchildren, Hadleigh, Ely and Stella; brother, Bob Stiff, of Olney; caregivers, Sue Holland and Linda Hanes; and several nieces and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Hattie Stiff; son, Larry Gene; great-granddaughters, Teagan and Tinsley Walden; and brother, Elbert.	Stiff, Eugene Merritt (I55997)
3069	Eugene Moseley, 76, of Clay City, IL died Saturday afternoon at the Clay County Hospital at Flora, IL.	Moseley, Eugene (I18850)
3070	Eugene was involved in a car accident which left him paralyzed. He was in a nursing home at Olney, Richland County, Illinois until his death.	Gray, Eugene (I154)
3071	EULA MAE JOHNSON - age 44 years; she died June 5, 1954 at People's Hospital; she was born on December 4, 1909 at Winamac, Indiana; a Mansfield resident since 1946; the wife of Leo B. and buried in Mansfield Cemetery. (Mansfield News Journal: 6 June 1954)	Taylor, Eula May (I50333)
3072	Eula Skelton, 85, of Flora, IL died at 2:30 AM Saturday, May 19, 2007 at Clay County Hospital in Flora. She was born March 6, 1922 in Clay City, IL to Henry & Versa (Zimmerman) Bissey. She married Henry C. Skelton on May 1, 1941 in Clay City. He preceded her in death on March 15, 1992. Eula was a homemaker, member of Harmony United Methodist Church, past member of the True Blue Sunday School Class of the church and member of the Flora Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by 2 daughters: Kay (Bill) Kitley of Flora and Susan (Steve) Oglesby of Houston, TX; 5 grandchildren: Kent (Tisha) Kitley of Flora, Deanna (Shane) Carder of Clay City, Matthew (Karen) Oglesby of Houston, TX, Jenny (Steve) Henson of Flora & Leigh Oglesby of Ft. Worth, TX; 4 great-grandchildren: Brett & Brock Carder of Clay City and Morgan & Colton Kitley of Flora; 2 great-great grandchildren: Dani Henson & Addison Oglesby of Houston, TX; 4 sisters: Edith (Dean) Reinerd of Mexico, MO, Audrey (Fred) Weiler of Flora, Doris (Dave) Sanders of Quincy, Lola James of Tewksbury, MA; 1 brother: Jack (Jewel) Bissey of Florence, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 1 granddaughter (Julie Kitley), 3 brothers (Ralph, Dale & George Bissey), 2 sisters (Ruth McHenry & Melba Pittman). Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, May 21, 2007 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Burial will be in Kneff Cemetery in Flora. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Harmony United Methodist Church and may be received at the funeral home.	Bissey, Eula E. (I18252)
3073	Eunice Fay Wright, 103, of Olney, formerly of Noble, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2014.	Pottorff, Eunice Faye (I25130)
3074	Eureka Church,	Groff, Michael (I1907)
3075	European Theater Of Operations, September 28, 1944 to July 27, 1945. Have European Theater of Operations Ribbon, 3 bronze campaign stars, Good Conduct Ribbon. Now 100% service connected disability. Source: https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=146853	Blocker, John G. (I43233)
3076	European theater; served in an armored tank division. Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=363688	Barnett, Burl (I25512)
3077	Eurtis Hasler Tuesday, July 31, 2018 Eurtis M. Hasler 98, of Newberry, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018 at Lyons Health & Living Center. Born October 16, 1919 in Scotland, she was the daughter of Samuel C. and Oma Frances (Britton) Gainey. She was a homemaker. Surviving relatives include: her husband of 76 years, Leland R. Hasler; one daughter, Joanette Kay Nolting of Indianapolis; her grandchildren, Kimberly Nolting and Todd Nolting both of Indianapolis and Melissa Horton and Jeanna Walters both of Sullivan; great-grandchildren, Landon, Carson, Chris, Zack, Matt, Nick, Natalie, Trenton, Chelsey, Elizabeth, Dustin, McKenzie, Matthew and Lane;her great-great-grandchildren, Mason Ramona, Kelli Jolene, Olivia and Alexis; and one sister, Winoma Gainey. She was preceded in death by one son, Roger Hasler, two grandsons, Kelly Hasler and Robert Nolting, 6 brothers, 5 sisters and her parents. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Jenkins Funeral Home in Bloomfield, with Rev. Kenneth Adams officiating. Interment will follow in Scotland Cemetery. Public visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home. The family asks that all memorial contributions be made to the Newberry United Methodist Church. Online condolences to the family are available at www.jenkinsfuneralhomes.com	Gainey, Eurtis Marie (I50417)
3078	Eustace Schneider, 52, a resident of the Dundas community, passed away early this morning at the Richland Memorial Hospital, following a long period of ill health.	Schneider, Eustace Joseph (I2384)
3079	Eva Fay (Schnautz) Herdes, 96, of Clay City, died March 30, 2019 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Mrs. Herdes was born on September 6, 1922, the daughter of Orpha J. Pete and Nora C. (Prosser) Schnautz. She married Winfred Herdes on September 8, 1945 at the First Christian Church in Flora. He preceded her in death on February 18, 2000. Surviving are her three sons, Roger (Teresa) Herdes of Clay City, Richard (Ruth) Herdes of Clay City, Alan (Liz) Herdes of Clay City; eight grandchildren, Lori (Bryan) Draper, Michele (Larry) Anderson, Michael (Tessie) Herdes, Karl Herdes, Ryan Herdes, Miranda (Logan) Fleeharty, Andra Herdes, Ross (Katie) Herdes; fifteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Eva was a member of the Sailor Springs Christian Church. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, quilting, cooking and baking. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; twin sister, Neva Schnautz; brothers, Sherman Schnautz & John Schnautz; daughter-in-law, Joanne Herdes. Memorials can be made to Sailor Springs Christian Church. A graveside service will be held at Clay City Cemetery on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 12:00 PM, with a visitation thirty minutes prior at the graveside.	Schnautz, Eva Fay (I12512)
3080	Eva Fern Lewis, 101, of Hanson, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022, at her residence. She was born December 4, 1920, in Oilton, Oklahoma, to the late James Anthony Hurd and Hattie Ellen (Ferguson) Hurd. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eldo Woodrow Lewis; three sons, Don Lewis, Mike Lewis, and Larry Lewis; a daughter, Debbie Jones; a brother, Clifford Hurd; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Eva was a Nurses Aide for 29 years, and she loved to garden and especially tend to her flowers. She is survived by a daughter, Jane Priest of Hanson, Kentucky; and a son, Gary Lewis of Flora; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A funeral ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Burial will follow at Bloom Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 until 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.	Hurd, Eva (I50503)
3081	Eva Gibson, 92, of Noble, died at 6:36 a.m. Friday, January 13, 2006 at Richland Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were Sunday at North Freedom Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Thomas and Glen Fehrenbacher officiating. Burial was in North Freedom Cemetery. Mrs. Gibson was born on May 13, 1913 in Noble, the daughter of Levi and Zadie (McDowell) Fulk. She married John B. Gibson on September 18, 1929 in Vincennes, Ind. He preceded her in death on January 14, 983. She was a member of North Freedom Baptist Church in northern Richland County. She was a doll collector and had as many a 2,000 dolls at one time. She loved to make and repair dolls of all kinds. She was a loving wife, Homemaker, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, friend and neighbor. She will be missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Gibson is survived by four sons, John B. Gibson of Comer, Ga., K. D. Gibson and his wife, Kathy of Noble, Jim Gibson of Olney and Dave Gibson and his wife, Elaine of Noble; daughter, Ruth Travous and her husband, Bob of Olney; two brothers, Dale Fulk and his wife, Charlene of Noble and Carl Fulk and his wife, Erma of Noble; 20 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by both parents; husband, John; three sons, Joe, Bert and Frank; three brothers, Vern, Omer and Perry; four sisters, Inez, Ina, Viola and Goldie Ann; one granddaughter, Nancy; and one daughter-in-law, Eloise. Memorials may be made to North Freedom Church. The Olney (IL) Daily Mail, January 2006	Fulk, Evaline 'Eva' (I1871)
3082	Eva Grace (Wyatt) Herdes, 95, of Olney, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at her home. Eva was born on April 10, 1928, in Wayne County, Illinois, the daughter of Oscar William and Merl (Ellis) Wyatt. She married CJ "Junior" Herdes on September 12, 1946, in Morganfield, Kentucky, and he preceded her in death on October 24, 1989. Eva had many hobbies, including making quilts, and she had made over 400 quilts in her lifetime. She also enjoyed basket weaving and took pleasure in teaching others how to weave baskets as well as making quilts. Her other hobbies were embroidery, crocheting, and fishing. Eva especially enjoyed spending time with her family, and her house was always open to family and friends. She was also a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin. Eva is survived by her children: Donna Oaster and husband Larry of Maryville, IL; Dena Fulk of Noble, IL; Dennis Herdes and wife Diane of Noble, IL; Darla Means of Newton, IL; Donald Herdes and wife Trudi of Noble, IL; 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild; brother, Noel Wyatt of Clay City, IL; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, CJ Herdes and Leroy Klingler; parents, Oscar and Merl; siblings, Lucille Kauble, Bernice Kauble, Neil Wyatt, Billy Wyatt, twin sister Neva Slankard, and sons-in- law, Roy Fulk and JR Means. Visitation will be held for family and friends on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Holy Cross Catholic Church Parish Hall in Wendelin and on Thursday morning from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, prior to the service. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church Parish Hall. Interment will follow the mass at Clay City Cemetery.? Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials can be made to Charity of your choice or Holy Cross Catholic Church. Obituary courtesy Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home	Wyatt, Eva Grace (I12454)
3083	Eva June Benson, 74, Olney, IL, died November 6, 1990 at Olney Care Center, Olney	Martin, Eva June (I25225)
3084	Eva M. Converse, age 91, of Albion, passed away at 1:20 AM, Sunday, August 30, 2009 at the Wabash Christian Retirement Center, Carmi, IL. Eva was born September 16, 1917 to Austin and Lena (Young) Hord of Iola, IL. She married L.L. "Slim" Converse on June 6, 1940 in Union, Missouri. He preceded her in death January 7, 1993 Eva was an active member of the Little Prairie Christian Church of Albion. She enjoyed gardening and bird watching. Her great-grandson, Carter was her special joy. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister and one granddaughter, Carrie. Eva is survived by a daughter Jamie (Gerald) Dill of Albion, two grandsons: Jarrod Dill of Phoenix, AZ, and Shannon (Cheryl) Dill of Olney, IL., one great-grandson Carter Dill of Olney and one brother, Henry (Velma) Hord, of Mt. Carmel. Graveside services for Eva M. Converse will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 3, 2009 at West Village Cemetery. Friends may go directly to the cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Edwards County Senior Citizens.	Hord, Eva M. (I51996)
3085	Eva Nell Hasler, 87, Greenwood, formerly of Bloomfield, Indiana, passed away October 8, 2012, at St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis.	Fortner, Eva Nell (I46780)
3086	Eva Nell retired from Crane Naval Weapons Support Center in 1981 after 35 years of service in personnel administration.	Fortner, Eva Nell (I46780)
3087	Eva Walker, 77, of Olney, died at 3:50 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2013 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15 at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Memorial Garden. Mrs. Walker was born January 2, 1936, in Kingman, Kan., the daughter of John Peter and Katie (Saner) Stuckey. She married William "Bill" Walker on August 28, 1955, in Kingman, Kan. He preceded her in death on March 30, 2013. Eva was a devoted mother who put her kids and grandchildren first. She enjoyed sewing pillows and blankets for her family. Eva also enjoyed gardening and working outdoors. She loved to vacation with her family. She is survived by a son, Daniel Walker, of Manteno; son, Jeff Walker and wife Darlene, of Olney; daughter, Debra Anderson, of Vincennes, Ind.; daughter, Tammy Walden, of Olney; daughter, Michelle Guerrero and husband Jamie, of Raleigh, N.C.; 14 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a brother, Victor Stuckey, of Kingman, Kan. Mrs. Walker was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Orville, Art and Leo, and sister, Iona. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Hospice of Southeastern Illinois. Olney Daily Mail, IL	Stuckey, Eva (I53945)
3088	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I4877)
3089	Evangelical Missionary to Japan	Inniger, Kathleen Rosina (I4875)
3090	Evansville Courier & Press (IN) - February 26, 2000 OLNEY, Ill. -- Glen Eugene Marks Jr., 49, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville of cancer. He was assistant administrator of Marks Sunset Manor. He was a member and past master of Olney Masonic Lodge, and a member of the Scottish Rite, Center Shrine, Ainad Temple, Olney Moose Lodge, Eagles, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Knights of Columbus. Surviving are his wife, Janet; a daughter, Melissa Prusaczwk of West Frankfort; four sons, David Glen Marks of Effingham, Eric Toliver and Jeremiah Marks, both of Olney, and Aaron Toliver of Urbana; her parents, Glen and Dorothy Marks of Olney; four sisters, Terrie Marks of Olney, Linda Malone of Enfield, Sandra King of Tega City, S.C., and Melody Kim Lehman of Fort Worth, Texas; and four grandchildren, Rachael Dawn and Ashley Renee Marks and Andrew and Tateon Prusaczwk. Services at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, with burial in Haven Hill Cemetery.	Marks, Glen Eugene Jr. (I60563)
3091	Evansville Courier & Press (IN) - March 9, 2000 Deceased Name: Carol Pringle OBLONG, Ill. -- Carol S. Pringle, 57, died Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at the Extended Care Unit of Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes from complications of breast cancer. She had been assistant cashier at the First National Bank in Oblong, secretary at Robert Douglas Law Firm and trip coordinator and customer service representative at Robinson Savings Bank. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and had been the organist for 35 years. Surviving are her husband, David; two sons, Tim of Annapolis and Doug of Oblong; a sister, Wanda Goff of Robinson; a brother, Harold Bennett of Durand; and nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, with burial in Oblong Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Pulliam Funeral Home and from 9:30 to service time at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.	Bennett, Carol Sue (I60569)
3092	Evansville Courier & Press (IN) - Saturday, March 23, 2002 Deceased Name: Leland Watson FAIRFIELD -- Leland A. Watson, 75, died Thursday, March 21, 2002, at his home. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn; two daughters, Ethel Drew and Alice Brown; six sons, Arthur, Larry, Hershel, George, Marcus and David Watson; a sister, Phyllis Watson; a brother, William Harlan Watson; and 11 grandchildren. Graveside services 1 p.m. Monday in Buckeye Cemetery, military rites . Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Nale's Funeral Home.	Watson, Leland A. (I57419)
3093	Evansville Courier & Press (IN) - September 4, 2002 Deceased Name: Illinois GEFF -- Leland R. Bailey, 86, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. He was a park district superintendent and former mayor of Geff. Surviving are his wife, Maxine; a daughter, Jean Linder; two sons, Dennis and Richard; two brothers, Lyndall and Bud; and eight grandchildren. Services 1 p.m. Friday at Nale's Funeral Home in Fairfield, burial in Red Brush Cemetery in Louisville, Ill. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.	Bailey, Leland R. (I48137)
3094	Evansville Courier & Press (IN) - Thursday, December 23, 2004 Cynthia D. Magnussen, 43, of Evansville, died Wednesday, December 22, 2004, at her home. She was born August 30, 1961, in Flora, Illinois, to Charles and Sandra (Andrews) Chaffin. She was preceded in death by her father. She graduated from North Posey High School in 1979. Her greatest job was raising her children. She was looking forward to the birth of her first grandchild, due in April. Surviving are a son, Jared Bailey of Evansville, Ind.; a daughter, Ashley Bailey of Evansville, Ind.; her mother and stepfather, Sandra and Ronald E. Morris of Cynthiana, Ind.; her grandparents, Ruby Mae Andrews of Cynthiana, Ind., Mary Swift Chaffin of Clay City, Ill., and Rose Ivy of Lincoln Park, Mich.; a sister and brother-in-law, Gayla and Maurice Schapker of Wadesville, Ind.; three stepbrothers, Stephen Morris of Cynthiana, Ind., Kevin Morris of New Harmony, Ind., and Ronald K. Morris of Henderson, Ky.; a stepsister, Kim Weber of Haubstadt, Ind.; her companion, Dave Parmley of Evansville, Ind.; three nieces, Amanda, Sarah and Elizabeth Schapker; and a nephew, Scott Schapker. Funeral services at the Werry Funeral Home Poseyville Chapel, with the Rev. Randal Bechtel officiating. Burial in Clay City Cemetery in Clay City, Illinois.	Chaffin, Cynthia D. 'Cindy' (I21502)
3095	Evansville Courier & Press (IN) - Thursday, June 12, 2003 OLNEY -- Vivian Marie (Clodfelter) Morris Kelley, 89, died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at Burgin Manor. She had worked for the International Shoe Factory. Surviving are a daughter, Mona Toliver; a son, Ronnie Morris; and 11 grandchildren. Services at the Stasi-Grove Funeral Home, burial in Haven Hill Memorial Gardens.	Clodfelter, Vivian Marie (I53726)
3096	Evansville Courier & Press (IN) Monday, October 20, 2003 CISNE -- Newell W. Stine, 94, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003, at the Fairfield Memorial Hospital.	Stine, Newell W. (I20399)
3097	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I54365)
3098	Evelyn B. Semple, 83, of Olney, died at 4:45 P.M. Sunday, Nov. 23, 1997 at Burgin Manor Nursing Home in Olney.	McDowell, Evelyn B. (I17711)
3099	Evelyn F. Fulk, 38, Noble, died Tuesday in her home at approximately 3:25 p.m. as the result of an apparent self-inflicted gun shot wound, according to Richland County Coroner, Susan Landis Bromm. Services will be in the Cardascio Funeral Home in Clay City with burial in the Clay City Cemetery. Mrs. Fulk was born Sept. 11, 1942 in Clay County, the daughter of Floyd R. and Naomi Ruth (Brumett) Fildes. She married Donald G. Fulk June 10, 1961. She was a member of Ziff Baptist Church. Other survivors include a daughter, Daythia, at home; two brothers, Elsworth F. Fildes, St. Charles, Mo.; Eugene F. Fildes, Mapleton; a sister, Mrs. Elinor Patridge, Peoria; her parents; and mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Fulk, Noble. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, April 22, 1981.	Fildes, Evelyn Fern (I21403)
3100	Evelyn G. Sullens died at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL. She had fell and broke her hip on Friday and passed away Sunday morning. Evelyn was born in Clay County to Jerry & Mary Pettyjohn Bricker. She was married to Herman Sullens on September 25, 1937. They were married for 68 years. She was a homemaker. She was also a member of Community Southern Baptist Church in Clay City. Her hobbies included baking pies, taking pictures, sewing and she enjoyed her family greatly. She taught Sunday School for over 40 years. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Norma and Delbert Payne of Sailor Springs, and Betty and Ira Simmons of Clay City; three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Shirley Sullens of Lakeview, Florida, Tom and Myrna Sullens of Carthage, Texas, and David and Cathy Sullens of Kilgore, Texas; brother Harold Bricker of Clay City; grandchildren, Dean Payne of Sumner, Linda Norris of Sailor Springs, Albert Payne of Sailor Springs, Brenda Lynn of Clay City, Donna Stanley of Clay City, Wendell Simmons of Clay City, Diane Gill of Clay City, Steve Sullens of Florida, Rusty Sullens of Florida, Barbara Brance of Indiana, Rebecca Brown of Florida, John Sullens of Texas, Keith Sullens of Texas, Christiana Pritchett of Texas, James Sullens of Clay City, Dawn Epps of Texas, and Michael Sullens of Texas; 30 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchildren. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, son John Sullens, and brothers Kenneth & Ivan and a sister Helen Smith. Services were Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at Summers Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City, with burial in the Clay City Cemetery in Clay City. Brother Jim Thomas officiated. Memorials were made to Community Southern Baptist Church in Clay City.	Bricker, Evelyn Gladys (I823)

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3051

Ethel Allen, 93,of Flora, IL, formerly of Xenia, died May 5, 2005, at Flora Pavilion Nursing Center.

Mrs. Allen was born December 20, 1911, in Clay County, the
daughter of William and Maude McCulley Thompson. She married Alvin Leonard Allen Jan. 5, 1946 and he preceded her in death in April, 1981.

She was a homemaker and member of Oak Mound Christian Church.

Survivors include two sons, Darrell and Donald Allen; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, and one granddaughter.

Funeral services were held at Neal Funeral Home with burial in Oskaloosa Cemetery.

Memorials to Clay County Hospice.

(Published Hometown Journal)

Thompson, Ethel (I54361)

3052

Ethel B. Prosser, 84, a lifetime resident of Valparaiso, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2004 at VNA Horton Hospice Center, Valparaiso. She was born on July 8, 1919 in Wheeler, Indiana to Paul G. and Edith (Carey) Rosenbaum. Ethel graduated from Portage High School. On July 2, 1939 Ethel married Lloyd M. Prosser who preceded her in death on December 28, 2002. She lived at Sunset Hill Farm from 1942, in the early 1950's, Ethel and her husband, Lloyd became co-owners with Col. Robert H. Murray in the poultry and dairy business. She was the bookkeeper and responsible for the processing-sales division, where she was known as "Mom" to the high school dairy workers. In her retirement, Ethel, was the author of many articles about the history and events of Sunset Hill Farm. She was an avid gardener, crafter, and quilter. Ethel was a charter member of the Faith Memorial Lutheran Church, Valparaiso, where she taught Sunday school. Surviving are her two daughters, Janet L. Pullins of Valparaiso and Donna R. (Larry) Cawby of Valparaiso; special friends, Jim and Sue Martz, six grandchildren, Andy (Tami) Pullins of Valparaiso, Aaron (Kim) Pullins of Kouts, Christine (Alan) Mayernik, Amy (Jim) Davis and Brad and Julie Martz; nine great-grandchildren, Kristopher, Kaylee, Jacob, Madi, Reese, Jimmy, Michael, Brianna and Karly. Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, brother Warren Rosenbaum and sister, Vera Glinski. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 10:00 A.M. at the Faith Memorial Lutheran Church, 753 N. Calumet (Old 49 near Hwy. 6), Valparaiso, with Rev. John Albers officiating. Burial will follow at McCool Cemetery, Portage. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the church. Memorial Contributions may be made to Faith Memorial Lutheran Church, VNA Hospice of Porter County, or Whispering Pines Transportation Activities. Moeller Funeral Home, Valparaiso, handling arrangements. angelcrestinc.com

Published in The Times from 2/24/2004 - 2/25/2004.

Rosenbaum, Ethel Blanche (I25085)

3053

Ethel BENSKIN, 87, of Clay City, died at 10:52 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, 1991, at the Flora Nursing Center.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, at the Hosselton, Bookhout, Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City. Burial will be in the Kneff Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Mrs. BENSKIN was born on April 13, 1903, in Wayne County, the daughter of Lafayette and Nancy (KAUBLE) GILL. She married Orville BENSKIN in 1927. He died in 1983. She was a member of the Bethel Methodist Church, the Garden Club and Community Club.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joyce SCAMMAHORN, and Mrs. Marjorie MURBARGER, both of Clay City; four sisters, Mrs. Pearl GIBBS and Mrs. Clara Etta MIX, both of Clay City, Sylvia BRAINARD of Flora, and Vernetta MITCHELL of Cisne; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister and two brothers.

Source: Clay County Advocate Press obit courtesy of Lady In Black (#46799457)

Gill, Ethel Grace (I23672)

3054

Ethel Burton Coffin, 77, of Olney, Illinois, died at 1:33 p.m. Monday (July 2, 2012) at home.

She was born Aug. 22, 1934 in Seymour, Illinois, the daughter of Howard Cecil and Stella Mae Turner Burton. They preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Pat Burton and four sisters, Hazel Burton, Myrt Williams, Lou Vriend and Edna Sarnecki.

Survivors include two sons, Jeff (Judi) Wiegel of Snowflake, Arizona and Gary (Kim) Wiegel of Cisne, Illinois; three daughters, Kathy (John) Oliger of Seymour, Janet (Jim) Beppler of Olney and Amy (Eric) McCartney of Urbana; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-granchildren.

Burton, Ethel (I55169)

3055

Ethel Crites, 77 of Olney, died on September 17, 1997 at Burgin Manor Nursing Home.

Smith, Ethel Irene (I18195)

3056

Ethel D. Jackson, 80, Rt. 2, Noble, died at 1:05 p.m.Tuesday, June 18, in Richland Memorial Hospital.

Tracey, Ethel Dora (I36138)

3057

Ethel D. Jackson, 80, Rt. 2, Noble, died at 1:05 p.m.Tuesday, June 18, in Richland Memorial Hospital. Services will be 3:30 p.m. Friday in Summers Funeral Home with Bro. Gene Everett presiding. Burial will be Noble Cemetery.

Mrs. Jackson was born Oct. 2, 1903, in Denver Township, the daughter of Eddie and Amanda (Faris) Tracey. She married Walter G. Jackson and he preceded her in death in 1968.

Survivors include four sons, Dick Joe, Olney; Ken S., Jerry, and Walter G., Jr., all of Noble; three daughters, Mrs. Cecil (Betty) Boulb, Olney; Mrs. James (Doris) Deck, and Mrs. Carl (Erma) Fulk, all of Noble; two sisters, Jessie Patterson, Noble; Mrs. George (Nellie) Long, Champaign; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Minnie Doty, Olney; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three infants, an infant brother and two granddaughters.

Olney Daily Mail, June 19, 1985

IN LOVING MEMORY

Ethel Dora Tracey Jackson was born Oct. 2, 1903, the daughter of Eddie and Amanda J. Faris Tracey. She was born in Denver Twp., Richland Co., III. She was delivered by midwife and E. L. Palmer reported the birth to the courthouse.

Her grandfather, Lawson G. Tracey, settled in Wynoose area in the late 1860s coming from Ohio. Mrs. Jackson attended the Kincade school until her folks purchased a home in Noble, III. There she attended the Noble grade school.

She married Walter Grant Jackson, Nov. 18, 1926, in Olney, III. at the home of Alvin O. Jacobs who performed the ceremony. Witnesses were Anna and Orel Jacobs.

Walter and Ethel begat the following children: Erma, Doris, Betty, Dick, Jerry, Kenny, Walter Grant Jr., Henry Edward who died at 7 months, and stillborn infants.

Mrs. Jackson was employed at the Olney shoe factory and the Noble Diner.

She traveled with her family out west where her husband worked on the railroad and they lived in the Forest Ridge area. Mt. Erie, Olney, and Noble. When her husband was away at work Ethel was the strength and protector of her family. She attended the Brown Church when they lived at Mt. Erie.

Ethel loved her family and people. She always said, "You're as young as you feel." She was an outgoing person who wanted to be with her family.

She leaves 7 children, 18 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 2 sisters, Nellie Long and Jessie Patterson. and many nephews and nieces and cousins. Her husband Walter passed away July 21, 1968. One granddaughter, Linda Sue Deck, who died May 16, 1967

Tracey, Ethel Dora (I36138)

3058

ETHEL F. KLOPFENSTEIN, passed away on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. Born Nov. 3, 1934, in Akola, India, she was a daughter of missionaries Olen and Ruth Schlatter. She spent her youth in India, attending Breeks Memorial School in Ooti, India, and Hebron School for Girls in Canoor, India, graduating in 1953. She received her Bachelor's in Nursing from Fort Wayne Bible College in 1959 and Master's in Nursing from IU in 1965. She was named Fort Wayne Bible College Outstanding Alumna of the Year in 1976. Her career included time as the Director of Nursing at both DeKalb Hospital and Lutheran Hospital, and she worked as a nursing supervisor and oncology nurse at St. Joseph and at Parkview Hospitals. As a single woman in her early 30s, Ethel used to pray for the opportunity to have a family. In April of 1967, she married Gordon Klopfenstein, a widower with four children. Two years later, they added a fifth. She was a loving mother to all of her children and later a doting grandmother to her seven grandsons. She was a caregiver by nature. She served her church, the Church of the Brethren, as lay pastor and volunteer in many areas, including a time on the board at Manchester College. She loved being outside, enjoying flowers and nature, and she was an avid walker and bicyclist. She often biked over 2,000 miles per year, even when she was well into her 70s. She was the oldest woman to ride in the Hilly Hundred outside of Bloomington in 2011 (at age 76), and she rode that year surrounded by "Team Ethel," a group of her children and grandchildren. She also loved to explore. Her travels took her all over the U.S. and Canada as well as to Europe, Asia and Australia/New Zealand. Surviving Ethel are children, Mike (Heather) Klopfenstein of Indianapolis, Joe (Nancy) Klopfenstein of Corvallis, Ore., Dan (Judy) Klopfenstein of Fort Wayne, Ann (Tina) Klopfenstein of Indianapolis, and David (Karol) Klopfenstein of Brooklyn, N.Y.; seven grandsons; sisters, June Fritschi of New Zealand and Wilma Riggenbach of Niles, Mich.; and brother, Orvil Schlatter of Fort Wayne. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and brother, Olen Schlatter. There will be a private graveside service. A public memorial service will be held later in the year. Memorial donations can be made to Beacon Heights Church of the Brethren, ACRES Land Trust, and the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.mccombandson.com

Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 3, 2021.

Schlatter, Ethel Florence (I4868)

3059

Ethel I. Morgan, 86, Olney, died Saturday evening, Jan. 7, in Olney Care Center.

Visitation and services will be in the Zirkle Funeral Home with pastor Herman Gumble presiding. Burial will be in North Freedom Cemetery.

Mrs. Morgan was born Dec. 31, 1897, in Noble, the daughter of Allen and Myrtle (Irland) McDade. She married Floyd Morgan Jan. 26, 1916, and he precededher in death Aug. 21, 1964.

She was a member of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ.

Survivors include two sons, Louis, Olney; George, Dundas; six daughters, Rose Spillman, Wilma Cummins, and Maude Straley, all of Olney; Gladys Beidleman, Noble; Anna Eblin, Mt. Vernon; and Margaret Miller, West Liberty; a brother, Reuben McDade, Urbana; a sister, Verna Baker, Carrolton; 26 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers; two sisters; and two grandchildren.

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

McDade, Ethel Irene (I41571)

3060

Ethel Smith, 78, of Clay City, died today at 9:30 a.m. at her home.

She was born Aug. 5, 1899, in Pixley Township, Clay County to William F. and Clara Murbarger West. She married Harry Smith in 1921. He died in 1956.

Mrs. Smith was a member of the Clay City United Methodist Church and Queen Esther Class, and the Clay City Garden Club Unit 3.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Charles (Edna) Wolfley, Clay City; a niece, Mrs. Leon (Dorothy) Eastin, Clay City; and a nephew, Bill West, Flora.

Services will be announced by the Cardascio Funeral Home, Clay City.

Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL

West, Ethel (I40645)

3061

Ethel was the daughter of James L. and Christiana McDaniel. She married Alva Graham in 1914; he did in 1920. She married Christopher Johnson in 1921; he died in 1921. She married Ira Hagen in 1922; he died in 1971.

She is survived by her sons, James Graham of Richmond,Ky., Ira Wayne Hagen of Albequerque, N.M., Donald Lee Hagen of Decatur; stepsons, Arkel Hagen of Louisville, Robert Hagen of Decatur, Kenneth Hagen of Mt. Zion; daughter, Ethel Marie Adams of Albequerque, N.M.; stepdaughter, Maxine Allen of Powell, Wyo.

Herald & Review March 28, 1989

McDaniel, Ethel (I49885)

3062

Ethel's obituary says they were married on October 7, 1933, Harry's obituary says October 9, 1933.

Family: Crosby, Harry A. 'Bert' / Scranton, Ethel (F10984)

3063

Etta Rose Rosie Hasler, 91, of Tipton and formerly of Bloomfield passed away Monday Aug. 13, 2018 at IU Health Tipton Hospital.

Heaton, Etta Rose 'Rosie' (I46765)

3064

Eugene "Gene" Cantrell, 69, of Olney, died at 4:35 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2002, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Burial will be in Maple Dale Cemetery in Olney.

Mr. Cantrell was born on November 13, 1932, in Adin, the son of Howard and Mantha (Trout) Cantrell, He married Clota Williams on August 1, 1959, in Fairfield. She survives. He was a self-employed cabinet maker.

Mr. Cantrell is survived by his wife, Clota Cantrell, of Olney; a son, David Cantrell, of Olney; a daughter, Mandy Piercefield and her husband, Brad, of Newton; two brothers, James "Boston" Cantrell, of Olney, and Joel "Jake" Cantrell, of Olney; two granddaughters, Tanya and Macy; and two great-granddaughters, Tiffany and Dalton.

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

From obituary in The Olney Daily Mail.

Cantrell, Eugene Franklin 'Gene' (I54533)

3065

Eugene (Gene) Sharp, 81 went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. Gene was born to Roy and Wilma Stratton Sharp on November 10, 1939.

He was a member of Clay City High School Class of 1958.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching dirt track and NASCAR races, reading Western Books, spending time with his family and friends, and life on the Sharp Family Farm in Clay City, IL

Gene is survived by his wife of 40 years, Evelyn of Springfield, MO and 7 children, Doug Sharp, Cheryl Brian (Jim), Rusty Sharp all of Effingham, IL, Tom Johnston ( Leslie) of Halltown, MO, Clay (Kim) Watson, Kellie (Fred) James and Ralph Johnston Watson (Stacey) all of Springfield, MO. Brothers, Robert of Princeton, IL , James (Puddin) of Queen Creek, Arizona, Jackie (Linda) of Flora , Sisters, Thelma (Sis) Fry of Wooster, Ohio, Marcella (Sally) (Arthur) Ellis of Creve Coure, IL , Phyllis Muse (Gary) of Cisco, IL , Carolyn (Susie) (Steve) Snyder of Bloomington, IL and Debra (Don) Nix of Salem, IL, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Wilma Sharp, Brothers Bill Sharp, Kenneth (Buster, Bud) Sharp, Tom Sharp, Sister Dorothy Browning, Nephews: Christopher Sharp, Jason Sharp, David Browning, Parker Webster, Granddaughter Dessarae (Dessie) Winchester Sharp. Brothers in Law, Dale Fry, Aubrey Browning, Jack Vannote, Sisters in Law, Dorothy Sharp, Phyllis Sharp and his grandparents.

Sharp, Eugene 'Gene' (I13246)

3066

Eugene Darner, the man who killed Leroy Hunter in Taylorville at a political rally in 1884, and was sentenced to the penitentiary for fourteen years, and who was yesterday pardoned by Gov. Fifer, was brought here from Joliet yesterday afternoon. He will be taken to Taylorville this morning. He is very low with consumption and is not expected to live many days.

Date:
Illinois State Register, Springfield, Illinois, Tuesday, March 22, 1892, p. 8.

Darner, Eugene (I33359)

3067

Eugene F. "Gene" Fildes, 72, of Milan, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

Eugene Fred Fildes was born March 9, 1953, in Olney, Illinois, the son of Floyd and Naomi (Brummet) Fildes. He graduated from Clay City High School in Clay City, Illinois, in the top percentile of his class with honors. He married the love of his life, Terri Storer, on July 7, 2007, in Moline.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 30, at Christ Anglican Church, Moline, with The Revd. Canon Ed den Blaauwen officiating. Visitation is 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 29, in the Horizon Room at Trimble Funeral Home at Trimble Pointe, 701 12th Street, Moline. Memorials may be made to The Michael J Fox Foundation (Parkinson's disease treatments and research) or the Quad City Animal Welfare Center Adoption & Education Center in Milan, Illinois.

Fildes, Eugene Fred 'Gene' (I61133)

3068

Eugene M. Stiff, 97, of Dundas, died at 10:25 p.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2011, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Funeral services at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home with Reverend Jeremy Henson officiating. Burial in Crest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery in rural Claremont.

Mr. Stiff was born February 9, 1914, the son of John and Hattie (Hoover) Stiff. He married Theora Williams on February 1, 1941. She survives.

He graduated from Olney Township High School in 1932. He was a retired grain and dairy farmer and was awarded the Richland County Conservation Farmer of the Year award in 1993. He was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church and charter member of Dundas Ruritan Club.

Mr. Stiff is survived by his wife, Theora Stiff, of Dundas; daughter, Mary Lou Walden and her husband, Wayne, of Mt. Carmel; grandson, Chris Walden and his wife, Allison; grandson, Chad Walden and his wife, Sarah; three great-grandchildren, Hadleigh, Ely and Stella; brother, Bob Stiff, of Olney; caregivers, Sue Holland and Linda Hanes; and several nieces and a nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Hattie Stiff; son, Larry Gene; great-granddaughters, Teagan and Tinsley Walden; and brother, Elbert.

Stiff, Eugene Merritt (I55997)

3069

Eugene Moseley, 76, of Clay City, IL died Saturday afternoon at the Clay County Hospital at Flora, IL.

Moseley, Eugene (I18850)

3070

Eugene was involved in a car accident which left him paralyzed. He was in a nursing home at Olney, Richland County, Illinois until his death.

Gray, Eugene (I154)

3071

EULA MAE JOHNSON - age 44 years; she died June 5, 1954 at People's Hospital; she was born on December 4, 1909 at Winamac, Indiana; a Mansfield resident since 1946; the wife of Leo B. and buried in Mansfield Cemetery.

(Mansfield News Journal: 6 June 1954)

Taylor, Eula May (I50333)

3072

Eula Skelton, 85, of Flora, IL died at 2:30 AM Saturday, May 19, 2007 at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

She was born March 6, 1922 in Clay City, IL to Henry & Versa (Zimmerman) Bissey. She married Henry C. Skelton on May 1, 1941 in Clay City. He preceded her in death on March 15, 1992.

Eula was a homemaker, member of Harmony United Methodist Church, past member of the True Blue Sunday School Class of the church and member of the Flora Rebekah Lodge.

She is survived by 2 daughters: Kay (Bill) Kitley of Flora and Susan (Steve) Oglesby of Houston, TX; 5 grandchildren: Kent (Tisha) Kitley of Flora, Deanna (Shane) Carder of Clay City, Matthew (Karen) Oglesby of Houston, TX, Jenny (Steve) Henson of Flora & Leigh Oglesby of Ft. Worth, TX; 4 great-grandchildren: Brett & Brock Carder of Clay City and Morgan & Colton Kitley of Flora; 2 great-great grandchildren: Dani Henson & Addison Oglesby of Houston, TX; 4 sisters: Edith (Dean) Reinerd of Mexico, MO, Audrey (Fred) Weiler of Flora, Doris (Dave) Sanders of Quincy, Lola James of Tewksbury, MA; 1 brother: Jack (Jewel) Bissey of Florence, AL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 1 granddaughter (Julie Kitley), 3 brothers (Ralph, Dale & George Bissey), 2 sisters (Ruth McHenry & Melba Pittman).

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, May 21, 2007 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Burial will be in Kneff Cemetery in Flora. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Harmony United Methodist Church and may be received at the funeral home.

Bissey, Eula E. (I18252)

3073

Eunice Fay Wright, 103, of Olney, formerly of Noble, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2014.

Pottorff, Eunice Faye (I25130)

3074

Eureka Church,

Groff, Michael (I1907)

3075

European Theater Of Operations, September 28, 1944 to July 27, 1945. Have European Theater of Operations Ribbon, 3 bronze campaign stars, Good Conduct Ribbon. Now 100% service connected disability.

Source: https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=146853

Blocker, John G. (I43233)

3076

European theater; served in an armored tank division.

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=363688

Barnett, Burl (I25512)

3077

Eurtis Hasler

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Eurtis M. Hasler 98, of Newberry, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018 at Lyons Health & Living Center.

Born October 16, 1919 in Scotland, she was the daughter of Samuel C. and Oma Frances (Britton) Gainey.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving relatives include: her husband of 76 years, Leland R. Hasler; one daughter, Joanette Kay Nolting of Indianapolis; her grandchildren, Kimberly Nolting and Todd Nolting both of Indianapolis and Melissa Horton and Jeanna Walters both of Sullivan; great-grandchildren, Landon, Carson, Chris, Zack, Matt, Nick, Natalie, Trenton, Chelsey, Elizabeth, Dustin, McKenzie, Matthew and Lane;her great-great-grandchildren, Mason Ramona, Kelli Jolene, Olivia and Alexis; and one sister, Winoma Gainey.

She was preceded in death by one son, Roger Hasler, two grandsons, Kelly Hasler and Robert Nolting, 6 brothers, 5 sisters and her parents.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Jenkins Funeral Home in Bloomfield, with Rev. Kenneth Adams officiating. Interment will follow in Scotland Cemetery.

Public visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home.

The family asks that all memorial contributions be made to the Newberry United Methodist Church. Online condolences to the family are available at www.jenkinsfuneralhomes.com

Gainey, Eurtis Marie (I50417)

3078

Eustace Schneider, 52, a resident of the Dundas community, passed away early this morning at the Richland Memorial Hospital, following a long period of ill health.

Schneider, Eustace Joseph (I2384)

3079

Eva Fay (Schnautz) Herdes, 96, of Clay City, died March 30, 2019 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Mrs. Herdes was born on September 6, 1922, the daughter of Orpha J. Pete and Nora C. (Prosser) Schnautz.

She married Winfred Herdes on September 8, 1945 at the First Christian Church in Flora. He preceded her in death on February 18, 2000.

Surviving are her three sons, Roger (Teresa) Herdes of Clay City, Richard (Ruth) Herdes of Clay City, Alan (Liz) Herdes of Clay City; eight grandchildren, Lori (Bryan) Draper, Michele (Larry) Anderson, Michael (Tessie) Herdes, Karl Herdes, Ryan Herdes, Miranda (Logan) Fleeharty, Andra Herdes, Ross (Katie) Herdes; fifteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Eva was a member of the Sailor Springs Christian Church. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, quilting, cooking and baking. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; twin sister, Neva Schnautz; brothers, Sherman Schnautz & John Schnautz; daughter-in-law, Joanne Herdes.

Memorials can be made to Sailor Springs Christian Church.

A graveside service will be held at Clay City Cemetery on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 12:00 PM, with a visitation thirty minutes prior at the graveside.

Schnautz, Eva Fay (I12512)

3080

Eva Fern Lewis, 101, of Hanson, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022, at her residence.

She was born December 4, 1920, in Oilton, Oklahoma, to the late James Anthony Hurd and Hattie Ellen (Ferguson) Hurd. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eldo Woodrow Lewis; three sons, Don Lewis, Mike Lewis, and Larry Lewis; a daughter, Debbie Jones; a brother, Clifford Hurd; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Eva was a Nurses Aide for 29 years, and she loved to garden and especially tend to her flowers.

She is survived by a daughter, Jane Priest of Hanson, Kentucky; and a son, Gary Lewis of Flora; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Burial will follow at Bloom Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 until 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Hurd, Eva (I50503)

3081

Eva Gibson, 92, of Noble, died at 6:36 a.m. Friday, January 13, 2006 at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services were Sunday at North Freedom Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Thomas and Glen Fehrenbacher officiating. Burial was in North Freedom Cemetery.

Mrs. Gibson was born on May 13, 1913 in Noble, the daughter of Levi and Zadie (McDowell) Fulk. She married John B. Gibson on September 18, 1929 in Vincennes, Ind. He preceded her in death on January 14, 983.

She was a member of North Freedom Baptist Church in northern Richland County. She was a doll collector and had as many a 2,000 dolls at one time. She loved to make and repair dolls of all kinds. She was a loving wife, Homemaker, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, friend and neighbor. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Mrs. Gibson is survived by four sons, John B. Gibson of Comer, Ga., K. D. Gibson and his wife, Kathy of Noble, Jim Gibson of Olney and Dave Gibson and his wife, Elaine of Noble; daughter, Ruth Travous and her husband, Bob of Olney; two brothers, Dale Fulk and his wife, Charlene of Noble and Carl Fulk and his wife, Erma of Noble; 20 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by both parents; husband, John; three sons, Joe, Bert and Frank; three brothers, Vern, Omer and Perry; four sisters, Inez, Ina, Viola and Goldie Ann; one granddaughter, Nancy; and one daughter-in-law, Eloise.

Memorials may be made to North Freedom Church.

The Olney (IL) Daily Mail, January 2006

Fulk, Evaline 'Eva' (I1871)

3082

Eva Grace (Wyatt) Herdes, 95, of Olney, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at her home. Eva was born on April 10, 1928, in Wayne County, Illinois, the daughter of Oscar William and Merl (Ellis) Wyatt. She married CJ "Junior" Herdes on September 12, 1946, in Morganfield, Kentucky, and he preceded her in death on October 24, 1989.

Eva had many hobbies, including making quilts, and she had made over 400 quilts in her lifetime. She also enjoyed basket weaving and took pleasure in teaching others how to weave baskets as well as making quilts. Her other hobbies were embroidery, crocheting, and fishing.

Eva especially enjoyed spending time with her family, and her house was always open to family and friends. She was also a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin.

Eva is survived by her children: Donna Oaster and husband Larry of Maryville, IL; Dena Fulk of Noble, IL; Dennis Herdes and wife Diane of Noble, IL; Darla Means of Newton, IL; Donald Herdes and wife Trudi of Noble, IL; 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild; brother, Noel Wyatt of Clay City, IL; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, CJ Herdes and Leroy Klingler; parents, Oscar and Merl; siblings, Lucille Kauble, Bernice Kauble, Neil Wyatt, Billy Wyatt, twin sister Neva Slankard, and sons-in- law, Roy Fulk and JR Means.

Visitation will be held for family and friends on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Holy Cross Catholic Church Parish Hall in Wendelin and on Thursday morning from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, prior to the service. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church Parish Hall.

Interment will follow the mass at Clay City Cemetery.? Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials can be made to Charity of your choice or Holy Cross Catholic Church.

Obituary courtesy Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home

Wyatt, Eva Grace (I12454)

3083

Eva June Benson, 74, Olney, IL, died November 6, 1990 at Olney Care Center, Olney

Martin, Eva June (I25225)

3084

Eva M. Converse, age 91, of Albion, passed away at 1:20 AM, Sunday, August 30, 2009 at the Wabash Christian Retirement Center, Carmi, IL.

Eva was born September 16, 1917 to Austin and Lena (Young) Hord of Iola, IL.

She married L.L. "Slim" Converse on June 6, 1940 in Union, Missouri. He preceded her in death January 7, 1993

Eva was an active member of the Little Prairie Christian Church of Albion. She enjoyed gardening and bird watching. Her great-grandson, Carter was her special joy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister and one granddaughter, Carrie.

Eva is survived by a daughter Jamie (Gerald) Dill of Albion, two grandsons: Jarrod Dill of Phoenix, AZ, and Shannon (Cheryl) Dill of Olney, IL., one great-grandson Carter Dill of Olney and one brother, Henry (Velma) Hord, of Mt. Carmel.

Graveside services for Eva M. Converse will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 3, 2009 at West Village Cemetery. Friends may go directly to the cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Edwards County Senior Citizens.

Hord, Eva M. (I51996)

3085

Eva Nell Hasler, 87, Greenwood, formerly of Bloomfield, Indiana, passed away October 8, 2012, at St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis.

Fortner, Eva Nell (I46780)

3086

Eva Nell retired from Crane Naval Weapons Support Center in 1981 after 35 years of service in personnel administration.

Fortner, Eva Nell (I46780)

3087

Eva Walker, 77, of Olney, died at 3:50 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2013 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15 at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will follow in Haven Hill Memorial Garden.

Mrs. Walker was born January 2, 1936, in Kingman, Kan., the daughter of John Peter and Katie (Saner) Stuckey.

She married William "Bill" Walker on August 28, 1955, in Kingman, Kan. He preceded her in death on March 30, 2013.

Eva was a devoted mother who put her kids and grandchildren first. She enjoyed sewing pillows and blankets for her family. Eva also enjoyed gardening and working outdoors. She loved to vacation with her family.

She is survived by a son, Daniel Walker, of Manteno; son, Jeff Walker and wife Darlene, of Olney; daughter, Debra Anderson, of Vincennes, Ind.; daughter, Tammy Walden, of Olney; daughter, Michelle Guerrero and husband Jamie, of Raleigh, N.C.; 14 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a brother, Victor Stuckey, of Kingman, Kan.

Mrs. Walker was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Orville, Art and Leo, and sister, Iona.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Hospice of Southeastern Illinois.

Olney Daily Mail, IL

Stuckey, Eva (I53945)

3088

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

Living (I4877)

3089

Evangelical Missionary to Japan

Inniger, Kathleen Rosina (I4875)

3090

Evansville Courier & Press (IN) - February 26, 2000

OLNEY, Ill. -- Glen Eugene Marks Jr., 49, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville of cancer.

He was assistant administrator of Marks Sunset Manor.

He was a member and past master of Olney Masonic Lodge, and a member of the Scottish Rite, Center Shrine, Ainad Temple, Olney Moose Lodge, Eagles, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Knights of Columbus.

Surviving are his wife, Janet; a daughter, Melissa Prusaczwk of West Frankfort; four sons, David Glen Marks of Effingham, Eric Toliver and Jeremiah Marks, both of Olney, and Aaron Toliver of Urbana; her parents, Glen and Dorothy Marks of Olney; four sisters, Terrie Marks of Olney, Linda Malone of Enfield, Sandra King of Tega City, S.C., and Melody Kim Lehman of Fort Worth, Texas; and four grandchildren, Rachael Dawn and Ashley Renee Marks and Andrew and Tateon Prusaczwk.

Services at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, with burial in Haven Hill Cemetery.

Marks, Glen Eugene Jr. (I60563)

3091

Evansville Courier & Press (IN) - March 9, 2000

Deceased Name: Carol Pringle

OBLONG, Ill. -- Carol S. Pringle, 57, died Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at the Extended Care Unit of Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes from complications of breast cancer.

She had been assistant cashier at the First National Bank in Oblong, secretary at Robert Douglas Law Firm and trip coordinator and customer service representative at Robinson Savings Bank.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and had been the organist for 35 years.

Surviving are her husband, David; two sons, Tim of Annapolis and Doug of Oblong; a sister, Wanda Goff of Robinson; a brother, Harold Bennett of Durand; and nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, with burial in Oblong Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Pulliam Funeral Home and from 9:30 to service time at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Bennett, Carol Sue (I60569)

3092

Evansville Courier & Press (IN) - Saturday, March 23, 2002

Deceased Name: Leland Watson

FAIRFIELD -- Leland A. Watson, 75, died Thursday, March 21, 2002, at his home.

He was a retired farmer.

Surviving are his wife, Evelyn; two daughters, Ethel Drew and Alice Brown; six sons, Arthur, Larry, Hershel, George, Marcus and David Watson; a sister, Phyllis Watson; a brother, William Harlan Watson; and 11 grandchildren.

Graveside services 1 p.m. Monday in Buckeye Cemetery, military rites .

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Nale's Funeral Home.

Watson, Leland A. (I57419)

3093

Evansville Courier & Press (IN) - September 4, 2002
Deceased Name: Illinois

GEFF -- Leland R. Bailey, 86, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.

He was a park district superintendent and former mayor of Geff.

Surviving are his wife, Maxine; a daughter, Jean Linder; two sons, Dennis and Richard; two brothers, Lyndall and Bud; and eight grandchildren.

Services 1 p.m. Friday at Nale's Funeral Home in Fairfield, burial in Red Brush Cemetery in Louisville, Ill. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

Bailey, Leland R. (I48137)

3094

Evansville Courier & Press (IN) - Thursday, December 23, 2004

Cynthia D. Magnussen, 43, of Evansville, died Wednesday, December 22, 2004, at her home.

She was born August 30, 1961, in Flora, Illinois, to Charles and Sandra (Andrews) Chaffin. She was preceded in death by her father.

She graduated from North Posey High School in 1979. Her greatest job was raising her children. She was looking forward to the birth of her first grandchild, due in April.

Surviving are a son, Jared Bailey of Evansville, Ind.; a daughter, Ashley Bailey of Evansville, Ind.; her mother and stepfather, Sandra and Ronald E. Morris of Cynthiana, Ind.; her grandparents, Ruby Mae Andrews of Cynthiana, Ind., Mary Swift Chaffin of Clay City, Ill., and Rose Ivy of Lincoln Park, Mich.; a sister and brother-in-law, Gayla and Maurice Schapker of Wadesville, Ind.; three stepbrothers, Stephen Morris of Cynthiana, Ind., Kevin Morris of New Harmony, Ind., and Ronald K. Morris of Henderson, Ky.; a stepsister, Kim Weber of Haubstadt, Ind.; her companion, Dave Parmley of Evansville, Ind.; three nieces, Amanda, Sarah and Elizabeth Schapker; and a nephew, Scott Schapker.

Funeral services at the Werry Funeral Home Poseyville Chapel, with the Rev. Randal Bechtel officiating. Burial in Clay City Cemetery in Clay City, Illinois.

Chaffin, Cynthia D. 'Cindy' (I21502)

3095

Evansville Courier & Press (IN) - Thursday, June 12, 2003

OLNEY -- Vivian Marie (Clodfelter) Morris Kelley, 89, died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at Burgin Manor.

She had worked for the International Shoe Factory.

Surviving are a daughter, Mona Toliver; a son, Ronnie Morris; and 11 grandchildren.

Services at the Stasi-Grove Funeral Home, burial in Haven Hill Memorial Gardens.

Clodfelter, Vivian Marie (I53726)

3096

Evansville Courier & Press (IN) Monday, October 20, 2003
CISNE -- Newell W. Stine, 94, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003, at the Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Stine, Newell W. (I20399)

3097

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

Living (I54365)

3098

Evelyn B. Semple, 83, of Olney, died at 4:45 P.M. Sunday, Nov. 23, 1997 at Burgin Manor Nursing Home in Olney.

McDowell, Evelyn B. (I17711)

3099

Evelyn F. Fulk, 38, Noble, died Tuesday in her home at approximately 3:25 p.m. as the result of an apparent self-inflicted gun shot wound, according to Richland County Coroner, Susan Landis Bromm.

Services will be in the Cardascio Funeral Home in Clay City with burial in the Clay City Cemetery.

Mrs. Fulk was born Sept. 11, 1942 in Clay County, the daughter of Floyd R. and Naomi Ruth (Brumett) Fildes.

She married Donald G. Fulk June 10, 1961. She was a member of Ziff Baptist Church.

Other survivors include a daughter, Daythia, at home; two brothers, Elsworth F. Fildes, St. Charles, Mo.; Eugene F. Fildes, Mapleton; a sister, Mrs. Elinor Patridge, Peoria; her parents; and mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Fulk, Noble.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, April 22, 1981.

Fildes, Evelyn Fern (I21403)

3100

Evelyn G. Sullens died at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL. She had fell and broke her hip on Friday and passed away Sunday morning.

Evelyn was born in Clay County to Jerry & Mary Pettyjohn Bricker. She was married to Herman Sullens on September 25, 1937. They were married for 68 years.

She was a homemaker. She was also a member of Community Southern Baptist Church in Clay City. Her hobbies included baking pies, taking pictures, sewing and she enjoyed her family greatly. She taught Sunday School for over 40 years.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Norma and Delbert Payne of Sailor Springs, and Betty and Ira Simmons of Clay City; three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Shirley Sullens of Lakeview, Florida, Tom and Myrna Sullens of Carthage, Texas, and David and Cathy Sullens of Kilgore, Texas; brother Harold Bricker of Clay City; grandchildren, Dean Payne of Sumner, Linda Norris of Sailor Springs, Albert Payne of Sailor Springs, Brenda Lynn of Clay City, Donna Stanley of Clay City, Wendell Simmons of Clay City, Diane Gill of Clay City, Steve Sullens of Florida, Rusty Sullens of Florida, Barbara Brance of Indiana, Rebecca Brown of Florida, John Sullens of Texas, Keith Sullens of Texas, Christiana Pritchett of Texas, James Sullens of Clay City, Dawn Epps of Texas, and Michael Sullens of Texas; 30 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchildren.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, son John Sullens, and brothers Kenneth & Ivan and a sister Helen Smith.

Services were Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at Summers Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City, with burial in the Clay City Cemetery in Clay City. Brother Jim Thomas officiated.

Memorials were made to Community Southern Baptist Church in Clay City.

Bricker, Evelyn Gladys (I823)

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