Notes: Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

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451	Accordng to the 1870, her birth year was 1814	Whiteman, Sarah E. (I29256)
452	Accordng to the 1940 census, Charles was born in Illinois.	Lents, Charles Ernest (I498)
453	Active in several Masonic organizations, he was a member of Western Star Lodge No. 240 A.F. and A.M.	Hall, Vernon Dawson (I28122)
454	ACTIVITY DURING WWII ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A DRAFTEE ON AUGUST 8, 1942 AT SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI. TRAINED AS AN AUTOMATIC WEAPONS CREWMAN (MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY 601) AND DEPARTED THE CONTINENTAL U.S. ON DECEMBER 13, 1942 BOUND FOR ALASKA AND THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS CAMPAIGN. RETURNED TO CONTINENTAL U.S. ON MAY 1, 1944. AWARDED THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 1 BRONZE BATTLE STAR, THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED FROM BATTERY B, 54TH ANTI-AIRCRAFT REPLACEMENT TRAINING BATTALION AS A STAFF SERGEANT ON DECEMBER 6, 1945 AT FORT BLISS, TEXAS.	Schofield, William Allen (I20298)
455	Activity during WWII Entered the active service as a draftee on January 18, 1943 at Fort Custer, Michigan. Trained as an Anti-Aircraft Fire Control Electrician (Military Occupational Specialty 633) and departed the Continental U.S. on November 2, 1943 bound for the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations and served there with Company B, 497th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion of the Coastal Artillery Corps. Earned The Good Conduct Medal, The American Campaign Medal, The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, The Philippine Liberation Medal and The WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Technician 4th Grade on January 22, 1946 at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.	Miller, Norman Dale (I44314)
456	Actual Illinois death certificate states her day of birth as April 4, 1856, not April 14, as shown on her tombstone.	Jackson, Virginia (I18807)
457	Ada E. Schlabach, 84, of Flora, IL died at 9:01 PM on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at The Arthur Home in Arthur, IL. She was born on June 10, 1922 in Lodemia, IL to Theodore & Minnie (Snell) Mitchel. She married Werner "Chico" Schlabach on December 14, 1938 in Kentucky. He preceded her in death in 1984. She retired after 20 years at Sparton Manufacturing and was also a homemaker. Ada was a member of Faith Luthern Church in Flora. She is survived by children: Shirley (Bill) Denton of Robinson, Richard Schlabach of Flora, Mike (Connie) Schlabach of Lafayette, LA and Vicki (Lee) Laird of Flora; sisters: Lillian Miller of Mt. Vernon, IN and Vivian McKeehan of Sacramento, CA; brother: Raleigh (Jean) Quakenbush of Mt. Pleasant, MI; 12 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son (Allen), 3 brothers (Raymond, Don & Dale), 2 sisters (Inez Hardy & Anna Cartright), 1 granddaughter (Tammy Laird). Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery in Flora. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Lincolnland Hospice and may be received at the funeral home.	Mitchell, Ada Elizabeth (I60938)
458	Ada Marie West Baker, age 73, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Gateway Hospital in Clarksville, TN. Ada was born on March 13, 1940 in Clay County, IL to Menford and Fern (Rumley) West. She married Ben Baker on December 15, 1955 and he preceded her in death on April 19, 1964. Ada worked as a waitress for many years and was of the Protestant faith. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who loved her. Ada is survived by her three children: Diana Marie Jett (Alan), Troy Lee Baker (Traci), Maria Louise Bridges (David); two brothers: David West (Judy) and James "Red Top" West (Mary); one sister: Norma Quandt; seven grandchildren: Cheryl Humphrey, Timothy Lee Judy, Shannon Alley, Scott Jett, Ian Baker, Benji Castleberry, Ethan Castleberry; a step-grandchild: Jonathan Bridges; and a number of great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers (Roy, Harvey, Ronnie and Robert West), three sisters (Mary Schnell, Betty Pearl and Sarah Jones), and a granddaughter (Crystal Judy). A graveside service for Ada Baker at Elmwood Cemetery in Flora, IL will be announced at a later date. Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora is assisting the family with arrangements.	West, Ada Marie (I32866)
459	Adam Hinterscher, age 76, well known resident of the Passport and Wendelin communities passed away early this morning at the Richland Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient a short time. He had been in ill health recently. A native of Clay County, Mr. Hinterscher was born the son of George Hinterscher and Sophia Drewes Hinterscher. He was a member of the Holy Cross Church at Wendelin. Mr. Hinterscher followed trucking as an occupation. His wife Clara preceded him in death in 1936. He leaves three children: George Hinterscher and Mrs. Delbert (Theresa) Stark both of Noble and Floyd Hinterscher of Oblong. There are 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He also leaves a sister and three brothers: Mrs. Regina Seckinger of Bogota, Henry Hinterscher of Noble, Joe and John Hinterscher both of Ingraham. He has been preceded in death by his wife, a grandchild, four brothers and one sister. Due to Holy Week services at the Church a Burial service will be held at the Holy Cross Cemetery at Wendelin with the Funeral Mass to be recited at Holy Cross Church. Rev. Fr. Walter Myerscough will officiate at both services. Friends may call at the Summers-Marshall Funeral Home and the Holy Rosary will be recited in the funeral home. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, March, 1971,	Hinterscher, Adam (I12524)
460	Adam was an honor student at Belleville East High School. He was a member of St. Peter's Cathedral Catholic Church. He was a member of the Spanish Club, the Mustangs Roller Hockey Team of Oak Hill, and an assistant coach at Fun Spot Roller Hockey.	Fulk, Adam Ross (I19539)
461	Adams 1st Ad, Lot 12, Grave #3	McBride, Hattie (I18755)
462	Adams, Lot 135, Grave 6	Cross, Rosa Ethel (I39844)
463	Adams, Tenn. A.W. Speake, 57, of Adams, Tenn., died Thursday, August 26, 2010, at Williamson County Medical Center. Visitation services were held in Tennessee. Burial will be at 1 p.m. today in Crest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery in rural Claremont with Reverend Chip Hunter officiating. A Celebration of Life will be held following the burial at the home of Dave and Mary Brooks. Mr. Speake was born February 11, 1953, in Gainesville, Texas, the son of James Tarver Speake and Charlene Rodgers Speake. He attended Olney Central College and graduated in 1973. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in Psychology from Eastern Illinois University in 1976. He was a tennis professional and head tennis coach at Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn. He led his team to win the state championship this year. He also was a member of the United States Tennis Association and an official weather spotter for Tennessee. Mr. Speake is survived by his wife, Martha Speake, and a sister, Mary Speake Brooks (Dave Brooks), of Olney; two special nieces, Kylee Brooks (Ian Runyon) and Mia Brooks Vieregge (Scott Vieregge); one stepson, Stephen Allensworth (Kimberly) and their daughter, Grace Allensworth. He was passionate about people and affected countless lives through his tennis profession.	Speake, Allen W. 'A. W.' (I57582)
464	Added by Larry Picture of Added by Lady In Black Dorothy Ellen Duke Sharp BIRTH 7 Jun 1938 Flora, Clay County, Illinois, USA DEATH 17 Dec 2020 (aged 82) Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois, USA BURIAL Clay City Cemetery Clay City, Clay County, Illinois, USA MEMORIAL ID 219925863 · View Source MEMORIAL Dorothy Ellen Sharp, 82, of Manteno, Illinois, died on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Citadel Care Center of Kankakee in Kankakee, Illinois. Dorothy was born on June 7, 1938 in Flora, IL, the daughter of Pearl and Lela Duke. She married Robert Sharp on June 10, 1956, in Flora, IL, and he survives. Dorothy is also survived by her son, Danny (Karen) Sharp of Manteno, IL; daughter, Sherry Sharp of Fairfield, IL; daughter, Judy Brinkman of Ashkum, IL; sister, Dianna Harper of Princeton, KY. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents. A Funeral Service will be at held for Dorothy at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City, with a visitation beginning one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Clay City Cemetery.	Duke, Dorothy Ellen (I10824)
465	Addison Neeley, 87, of Flora, died this morning at the Branson Manor in Flora. He was a retired farmer living northwest of Clay City. Surviving are three sons, Melvin of Champaign, Lavem of Clay City and August of Flora; three daughters, Mrs. Isabelle Purchot of Flora, Mrs. Thelma Lee of Flora and Mrs. Mary Kelley of Joliet; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and two great - great - grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Maggie Hohlbauch of Clay City. Services will be at the Clay City Methodist Church, with Rev. Leland Hooper officiating, assisted by J. N. Presley. Burial will be in Clay City cemetery. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, January 1969.	Neeley, Addison H. 'Add' (I22316)
466	Aden Runyon, Jr. 51 Aden J. Runyon Jr., age 51 of Olney was pronounced dead on arrival yesterday morning at the Richland Memorial Hospital following an apparent heart attack suffered at his home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 P.M. Wednesday in the Memorial Chapel of the Summers Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Kirk officiating. Interment will be in the Crest Haven Memorial Park. Military graveside rites will be rendered by the Olney Veteran organizations. Visitation will be in the funeral home 6 to 9 P.M. Tuesday. Mr. Runyon was a lifelong resident of the county, the son of Aden J. Runyon Sr. and Mae Nichols Runyon. He was married to Ruthie Faye Hall on Dec. 30, 1950. He was a truck driver for the Navajo freight lines for several years. He served his country in World War 2 and was a member of the Memorial Post No. 4226 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Richland Post No. 30 of the American Legion. He was associated with Our Savior Lutheran Church in Lawrenceville. Surviving are his wife Ruthie Faye Runyon and two daughters: Mrs. Karen Sue Robards of Pekin and Miss Patricia Ruth Runyon, at home. He also leaves his mother, Mrs. Mae Runyon of Olney and a sister, Mrs. Katherine Whitney of Olney. There are three grandchildren. His father, Aden J. Runyon Sr., preceded him in death. Published in the Olney (IL) Daily News Monday October 4, 1976.	Runyon, Aden Jasper Jr. (I51204)
467	Aden was the first of seven known children born to Clark Boatman and Veturia Decker Boatman. He married Ruth Marie Craig 30 November 1922 in Richland Co, IL. They had nine known children including: Byron Leon, Mildred Marie, Lucille May, Harold Dale, Ivan, and Donald.One-car wreck fatal to Bridgeport man Tragedy marred the Fourth of July weekend locally with a fatal wreck Saturday afternoon on the eastern approach to the new bridge over the Embarras River east of Lawrenceville. Dead at the scene was Aden Boatman, 82, 1306 Ash St., Bridgeport. Born in Richland County, Ill., Sept. 24, 1894, he was a son of Clark and Veitura Decker Boatman. His wife, Ruth Craig Boatman, preceded him in death. His survivors include: three daughters, Mrs. Betty Graham of Bridgeport, Mrs. Carolyn Senters of Herrin, Ill., and Mrs. Rita Mae Larch of Litchfield, Ky.; three sons, Donald Boat man of Bridgeport, Ivan Boatman and Byron Boatman, both of Sycamore, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. Ida Gerber of Rt. 3 Olney, Ill.; one brother, Roy Boatman of Bridgeport; 18 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Two daughters and one son preceded him in death. Mr. Boatman was a member of the First Christian Church in Bridgeport, a World War I veteran, and retired Texaco, Inc., employee. Funeral rites were conducted at 11:00 a.m. today from Cunningham-Nichols Funeral Home in Bridgeport with Harold Miles officiating. Interment was in Goss Cemetery, north of Claremont, Ill. Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Jul, 1977,	Boatman, Aden N. (I55034)
468	ADJ GEN REPORT FOR SPANISH AMERICAN WAR LISTS: NINTH REGIMENT, COMPANY I, PVT. WILLIAM H., EASTIN, BIBLE GROVE DATE OF ENLISTMENT - JUNE 28, 1898 DATE OF MUSTER JULY 8, 1898 MUSTERED OUT MAY 20, 1899	Eastin, William Hamilton (I31797)
469	Adobe Creek Mausoleum, Alcove #2	Bradley, Mary Jo (I18759)
470	Adolph may have been born on 29 August 1856. The 1900 census shows his birth year as 1858.	Hasler, Adolph (I42)
471	Adolph Rudolphi, 77, one of Wendelin's leading citizens, passed away at his home last Saturday noon. Mr. Rudolphi was born in Wendelin and had lived there his entire life. He will be greatly missed by everyone in the community. Funeral services were held at the Holy Cross church in Wendelin Tuesday morning with interment in the parish cemetery. Rev. Fr. Edmund Niess was in charge of the services. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Amelia Rudolphi; four children, Mrs. Mary Bahl and Mrs. Maggie Bangert, of Ingraham; John Rudolphi, of Noble, and Mrs. Leona Frohning, of Newton. Two children Joseph and Emma preceded him in death. He also leaves 19 grandchildren; a brother, Ed Rudolphi, of Newton; a sister, Mrs. Maggie Kissel, of Evansville, and many other relatives and friends. Published in the Olney Advocate, Thursday, May 5, 1942.	Rudolphi, Adolph Boniface 'Otto' (I50983)
472	Adopted	Harmon, Stella May (I45432)
473	Adopted	Rawlings, Earnest (I45433)
474	Adopted by ? VanBlaricum.	Mayhill, Dennis (I2131)
475	Adopted by ? Vanblaricum.	Mayhill, Gary (I2130)
476	adopted by a family in Flora & renamed Delbert Bowen	Gibson, Doug (I33691)
477	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I33692)
478	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I813)
479	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I812)
480	Adopted by Isabel Johnson on 1 Sep 1932	Harmon, Beulah Viola Mae (I45429)
481	Adopted by Larry Dean Wilder.	Powers, Ruby Evelyn (I9401)
482	Adopted by Russell & Vera Yauch. His surname was YAUCH before the adoption. Mr. Yauch was a plumber for S & E in Flora and an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Flora, Flora Elks, and NRA.	Yauch, Ronnie Dale (I7198)
483	Adopted by stepfather Browden	Totten, Deana Renne (I8810)
484	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I1789)
485	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I1776)
486	Adrianne Pina, 17, of West Salem, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, Ind. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, at Little Prairie Christian Church, Route 15 West in Albion. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 23, at Little Prairie Christian Church. Burial will be in Zion United Methodist Cemetery in West Salem. Ingram Funeral Home in West Salem is in charge of arrangements. Adrianne was born December 17, 1992, in Olney, the daughter of Macy Goble and Clarence Bell. She was a senior at Edwards County High School, where she was in the Pep Club, the Chorus, and performed in Dinner Theatres. She was a member of Little Prairie Christian Church in rural Albion and was employed by West Salem Country Market. Adrianne thoroughly enjoyed cruising with her friends, four-wheeler riding, and using the computer and texting to connect with her many friends. She is survived by her parents; two sisters, Mallory Maxey, West Salem, and Emily Evans, Olney; grandparents, Gene and Marilyn Goble, West Salem and Brenda Bell, Bone Gap; six aunts, Derinda Goble Tynan, Albion, Rory (John) Yates, Olney, Lannie (Tony) Hayes, Albion, Revel (Randy) Turner, West Salem, Marcella (Rick) Martin, Bone Gap, Darla Bell, Mt. Carmel; five uncles, Kim Goble, West Salem, Barry (Lisa) Goble, West Salem, Tod (Tammy) Goble, West Salem, Dink (Denise) Goble, Albion, Randy (Amy) Bell, Bone Gap; and cousins, Jade and Seth Lemons, Landon and Logan Yates, Jimmy and Lindsay Summerfield, Ethan Goble, Kyle, Jacob and Justin Goble, Sydney and Cale Hayes, Matt and Mariah Nichols, Megan Goble, R.J., Dalton and Santana Turner, Jeff and Brenda Feldman, Brittany Martin, Zack Hayes, Makenze and Makaylee Bell, Tyler and Travis Bell and Scotty Bell. Also surviving is a special niece and nephew, Madeline Maxey and Rocky Bell. Memorials may be made to Little Prairie Christian Church Youth Department.	Pina, Adrianne (I57583)
487	After 11 Apr 2006 (See Herschel Fry's obituary)	Fry, Andrew Dale (I13254)
488	After a brief previous stint as a draftee, enlisted in the Chemical Weapons Service, Regular Army, on February 11, 1942 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Qualified as a rifleman and field lineman (military occupational specialties 745 and 641). Departted the Continental U.S. on November 17, 1942 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Served in combat with the 78th Chemical Company through the Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe Campaigns. Wounded by enemy action in France on August 26, 1944. Earned the Purple Heart Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge (3rd Infantry Division General Order), Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal with clasp, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with four bronze battle stars, and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on November 1, 1945 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Source: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Davis&GSfn=Joseph&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=16&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=121&GRid=24072391&df=all&	Davis, Joseph Ishmael (I15872)
489	After a two weeks illness of pneumonia, John B. GROVE, died at 10 oclock Tuesday night from a weakened heart, partially caused by the recent illness and more particularly from a sickness, which he passed through nearly two years ago.	Grove, John Benoni (I13530)
490	After about 2 1/2 years of patient and at times excruciating suffering from the results of a fall from a tree which paralyzed his back, Cleophas Lehman in Wabash township was mercifully released by the death angel last Saturday noon.	Lehman, Cleophus (I46194)
491	After church services, they proceeded to Mt. Erie Cemetery where graveside services were held and Martha Cazadd was laid to rest beside her husband.	Mayberry, Martha Jane (I40503)
492	After earning his wings through the Aviation Cadet Program, commissioned and began active duty tour as a Fighter Pilot on 27 August 1942. Departed the Continental U.S. on 24 November 1942 bound for England. Flew combat through The Sicilian and Naples-Foggia Campaigns. Returned stateside on 24 October 1943 and served with the 261st Army Air Force Base Unit at Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas. Earned The Distinguished Flying Cross, The Air Medal with 2 silver oak leaf clusters, The American Campaign Medal, The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 bronze battle stars and The WWII Victory Medal. Honorably separated from the service as a First Lieutenant on 6 July 1945 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. (This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.) Source: https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1920672	Bower, James E. (I43244)
493	After graduating from the De Paul Hospital Nursing School in Saint Louis, Missouri in 1942, volunteered for and entered active service in the Nurse Corps on April 19, 1945. Attended active duty orientation school at Fort Mccoy, Wisconsin, and specialized training resulting in qualifying for the military occupational specialty of General Duty Surgical Nurse (3449). Served stateside for 16 months and was honorably separated from active service as a Second Lieutenant on August 27, 1946 at Mayo General Hospital, Galesburg, Illinois. Earned the Meritorious Unit Badge, the American Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission. Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1959302	Crackel, Sadie Marie (I18549)
494	After graduating from Washington University School of Nursing in 1940, accepted a reserve commission in the Nurse Corps. Sworn in at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri on January 31, 1942 and assigned as a charter member of 21st General Hospital affiliated with Washington University and Barnes Hospital, Saint Louis, Missouri. Trained at Fort Benning, Georgia and Fort McClellan, Alabama. Departed the U.S. with her unit on October 20, 1942 bound for North Africa via Birmingham, England where she served as an honor guard for Eleanor Roosevelt reviewing the troops for President Roosevelt. Arrived Oran, Algeria November 11, 1942 in support of Operation Torch D-Day Plus 3. The 21st General Hospital staged there at La Senia Airfield for 6 weeks, then set up extended operations 60 miles south at Bou Hanifia , Algeria. At its largest while in Algeria, the 21st General Hospital had over 4,000 beds. When the 21st General Hospital re deployed to Naples, Italy she returned to the U.S., arriving on January 5, 1944. Earned The American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and The WWII Victory Medal. Honorably separated from active duty as a 2nd Lieutenant on March 9, 1944 at Stark General Hospital, Charleston, South Carolina. (This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.) Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1923851	Anderson, Esther Susan 'Andi' (I33814)
495	After graduation, John enlisted in the Army. During boot camp, he suffered a heat stroke and spent the next several months at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Denver. After his recovery and medical discharge, John attended the United Electronics Institute in Louisville, KY.	Luke, John Robert (I388)
496	After Hazel married Clinton, Geneva was adopted by Clinton and given the MCDOWELL surname.	Edwards, Geneva (I1572)
497	After living life to the fullest, Darrell "Ike" Eugene Bailey passed away at his home in Jal, N.M., on Sunday, March 28, 2010, at the age of 76. Ike was born, April 29, 1933, in Louisville, Ill., to Ervin and Marjorie Rinehart Bailey. He grew up in Louisville and later moved to Jal, N.M., in March 1952. He married Bernadine Brown on Dec. 31, 1951, in Paragould, Ark., and she preceded him in death on Sept. 4, 1989. Ike then married Jo Ann Haley O'Daniel on July 18, 1990. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at the First Baptist Church in Jal, N.M. Officiating will be Brother Ray Poskey, assisted by Brother Randy Aly and Brother Alan Speed. Family visitation will be at Family Services Funeral Parlor in Kermit from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2010. Private graveside services will be at Prairie Haven Cemetery in Hobbs, N.M. Ike worked for Ralph Clarke and Clarke Oil Well Servicing, Inc. for 39 years. When Mr. Clarke died in 1974, the company sold to six key employees who each sold their shares upon retirement. In 1993, Ike bought the remaining shares of Clarke Oil Well Servicing, Inc. and became sole owner. After selling the company in 1996, Ike and Jo Ann enjoyed traveling and staying at their Lake Spence home in Robert Lee, Texas, where they both loved to fish. Ike was a founding member of the Jal Hospital board and served from 19811988 and as chairman from 1985-1986, a service he found most beneficial to the community of Jal and extremely rewarding to himself. Ike was a longtime member of The Association of Oil Well Service Contractors. He was a loyal member of First Baptist Church in Jal where he served as a deacon; he worked with Awanas and was chairman of the building committee for several years. Ike loved the Lord and witnessed at every opportunity he had. Ike is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Bailey of Jal; his mother, Marjorie Rinehart Bailey of Louisville, Ill.; son, Darrell E. Bailey, Jr. and wife Janet of Deer Park, Texas; daughter, Marjorie Escobedo and husband Mike of Hobbs, N.M.; stepsons, Robert O'Daniel and wife Cindy of Coahoma, Texas, and Patrick O'Daniel of Cave Creek, Ariz.; grandson, Douglas Bailey and wife Christina of Deer Park, Texas; granddaughters, Regina Escobedo Schaeffer and husband Jonathan of Hobbs, N.M.; Lori Escobedo of Auburn, Calif.; step-grandson, Chance O'Daniel and wife Stacey of Big Spring, Texas; step-granddaughter, Kelli O'Daniel Crouse and husband Jim of Midland, Texas; five great-grandchildren, Cade Barbee, Case and Coby Mount, Bailey Crouse and Shaylee O'Daniel. Ike is also survived by five brothers, Bob Bailey, Bill Bailey, Randy Bailey all of Louisville, Ill., Fred Bailey of Lawrenceville, Ill., and Don Bailey of Xenia, Ill.; two sisters, Joyce Reehoff of Wauconda, Ill., and Karen Stanfield of Louisville, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ike also leaves behind special brothers, Dr. Life Barnard and Jimmy J. Doom, the beloved Kelso family, his First Baptist Church family who gave him so much joy in the past ten years, Alvin Antley and Tom Edwards, who were always there during his time of need. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bernadine Brown Bailey; father, Ervin Bailey; and sis-ter, Mary Jane Bailey. Honorary Pallbearers include the Men's Sunday School Class and the First Baptist Church Dea-cons. The family would like to thank Dr. Kaczor and West Texas Oncology employees for the love and support over the past three years. Special thanks to Dr. Life Barnard and his staff, we could not have made it without you and VistaCare employees of Hobbs, especially Becky and Patricia for you love and care and great kindness shown to your family In lieu of flowers the family request memorial be made to the First Baptist Church Sanctuary Carpet Fund, P.O. Box 358, Jal, N.M., 88252 or The Carolyn Awbrey Fund, P.O. Box 778, Jal, N.M., 88252	Bailey, Darrell Eugene 'Ike' (I52543)
498	After many years of living alone, she married Charlie Berger in 1982. They were able to spend quality time together in Florida before he preceded her in death in 1985. After Charlie's death, she continued to travel with group tours for many years. She spent many years rearing her family and working on the farm where she was born. In later years, she moved to Olney and worked as a caregiver as an aide at the hospital and later in private care for many individuals in the area. She was an avid quilter. She spent many hours quilting with the ladies at First United Methodist Church in Olney. She also spent many hours helping to make lap robes for needy children and adults. Each of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren has many beautiful quilts that were handmade for them by her. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Olney.	Negley, Grace Jude (I36037)
499	After the death of her husband from a hunting accident, Mattie moved to Geff, IL. When her health failed she moved to Fairfield, IL intothe home of her daughter, Leone. She died there on Feb 23, 1954.	Best, Martha Jane 'Mattie' (I45914)
500	After the death of his mother, adopted by grandparents, Orvel and Alice Patterson.	Patterson, Brian Lee Dugan (I12405)

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451

Accordng to the 1870, her birth year was 1814

Whiteman, Sarah E. (I29256)

452

Accordng to the 1940 census, Charles was born in Illinois.

Lents, Charles Ernest (I498)

453

Active in several Masonic organizations, he was a member of Western Star Lodge No. 240 A.F. and A.M.

Hall, Vernon Dawson (I28122)

454

ACTIVITY DURING WWII
ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A DRAFTEE ON AUGUST 8, 1942 AT SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI. TRAINED AS AN AUTOMATIC WEAPONS CREWMAN (MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY 601) AND DEPARTED THE CONTINENTAL U.S. ON DECEMBER 13, 1942 BOUND FOR ALASKA AND THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS CAMPAIGN. RETURNED TO CONTINENTAL U.S. ON MAY 1, 1944. AWARDED THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 1 BRONZE BATTLE STAR, THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED FROM BATTERY B, 54TH ANTI-AIRCRAFT REPLACEMENT TRAINING BATTALION AS A STAFF SERGEANT ON DECEMBER 6, 1945 AT FORT BLISS, TEXAS.

Schofield, William Allen (I20298)

455

Activity during WWII
Entered the active service as a draftee on January 18, 1943 at Fort Custer, Michigan. Trained as an Anti-Aircraft Fire Control Electrician (Military Occupational Specialty 633) and departed the Continental U.S. on November 2, 1943 bound for the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations and served there with Company B, 497th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion of the Coastal Artillery Corps. Earned The Good Conduct Medal, The American Campaign Medal, The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, The Philippine Liberation Medal and The WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Technician 4th Grade on January 22, 1946 at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.

Miller, Norman Dale (I44314)

456

Actual Illinois death certificate states her day of birth as April 4, 1856, not April 14, as shown on her tombstone.

Jackson, Virginia (I18807)

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Ada E. Schlabach, 84, of Flora, IL died at 9:01 PM on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at The Arthur Home in Arthur, IL.

She was born on June 10, 1922 in Lodemia, IL to Theodore & Minnie (Snell) Mitchel. She married Werner "Chico" Schlabach on December 14, 1938 in Kentucky. He preceded her in death in 1984.

She retired after 20 years at Sparton Manufacturing and was also a homemaker. Ada was a member of Faith Luthern Church in Flora.

She is survived by children: Shirley (Bill) Denton of Robinson, Richard Schlabach of Flora, Mike (Connie) Schlabach of Lafayette, LA and Vicki (Lee) Laird of Flora; sisters: Lillian Miller of Mt. Vernon, IN and Vivian McKeehan of Sacramento, CA; brother: Raleigh (Jean) Quakenbush of Mt. Pleasant, MI; 12 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son (Allen), 3 brothers (Raymond, Don & Dale), 2 sisters (Inez Hardy & Anna Cartright), 1 granddaughter (Tammy Laird).

Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery in Flora. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Lincolnland Hospice and may be received at the funeral home.

Mitchell, Ada Elizabeth (I60938)

458

Ada Marie West Baker, age 73, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Gateway Hospital in Clarksville, TN.

Ada was born on March 13, 1940 in Clay County, IL to Menford and Fern (Rumley) West. She married Ben Baker on December 15, 1955 and he preceded her in death on April 19, 1964.

Ada worked as a waitress for many years and was of the Protestant faith. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who loved her.

Ada is survived by her three children: Diana Marie Jett (Alan), Troy Lee Baker (Traci), Maria Louise Bridges (David); two brothers: David West (Judy) and James "Red Top" West (Mary); one sister: Norma Quandt; seven grandchildren: Cheryl Humphrey, Timothy Lee Judy, Shannon Alley, Scott Jett, Ian Baker, Benji Castleberry, Ethan Castleberry; a step-grandchild: Jonathan Bridges; and a number of great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers (Roy, Harvey, Ronnie and Robert West), three sisters (Mary Schnell, Betty Pearl and Sarah Jones), and a granddaughter (Crystal Judy).

A graveside service for Ada Baker at Elmwood Cemetery in Flora, IL will be announced at a later date.

Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora is assisting the family with arrangements.

West, Ada Marie (I32866)

459

Adam Hinterscher, age 76, well known resident of the Passport and Wendelin communities passed away early this morning at the Richland Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient a short time. He had been in ill health recently.

A native of Clay County, Mr. Hinterscher was born the son of George Hinterscher and Sophia Drewes Hinterscher. He was a member of the Holy Cross Church at Wendelin. Mr. Hinterscher followed trucking as an occupation. His wife Clara preceded him in death in 1936.

He leaves three children: George Hinterscher and Mrs. Delbert (Theresa) Stark both of Noble and Floyd Hinterscher of Oblong. There are 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He also leaves a sister and three brothers: Mrs. Regina Seckinger of Bogota, Henry Hinterscher of Noble, Joe and John Hinterscher both of Ingraham. He has been preceded in death by his wife, a grandchild, four brothers and one sister.

Due to Holy Week services at the Church a Burial service will be held at the Holy Cross Cemetery at Wendelin with the Funeral Mass to be recited at Holy Cross Church. Rev. Fr. Walter
Myerscough will officiate at both services.

Friends may call at the Summers-Marshall Funeral Home and the Holy Rosary will be recited in the funeral home.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, March, 1971,

Hinterscher, Adam (I12524)

460

Adam was an honor student at Belleville East High School. He was a member of St. Peter's Cathedral Catholic Church. He was a member of the Spanish Club, the Mustangs Roller Hockey Team of Oak Hill, and an assistant coach at Fun Spot Roller Hockey.

Fulk, Adam Ross (I19539)

461

Adams 1st Ad, Lot 12, Grave #3

McBride, Hattie (I18755)

462

Adams, Lot 135, Grave 6

Cross, Rosa Ethel (I39844)

463

Adams, Tenn. A.W. Speake, 57, of Adams, Tenn., died Thursday, August 26, 2010, at Williamson County Medical Center.

Visitation services were held in Tennessee. Burial will be at 1 p.m. today in Crest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery in rural Claremont with Reverend Chip Hunter officiating. A Celebration of Life will be held following the burial at the home of Dave and Mary Brooks.

Mr. Speake was born February 11, 1953, in Gainesville, Texas, the son of James Tarver Speake and Charlene Rodgers Speake. He attended Olney Central College and graduated in 1973. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in Psychology from Eastern Illinois University in 1976. He was a tennis professional and head tennis coach at Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn. He led his team to win the state championship this year. He also was a member of the United States Tennis Association and an official weather spotter for Tennessee.

Mr. Speake is survived by his wife, Martha Speake, and a sister, Mary Speake Brooks (Dave Brooks), of Olney; two special nieces, Kylee Brooks (Ian Runyon) and Mia Brooks Vieregge (Scott Vieregge); one stepson, Stephen Allensworth (Kimberly) and their daughter, Grace Allensworth.

He was passionate about people and affected countless lives through his tennis profession.

Speake, Allen W. 'A. W.' (I57582)

464

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Dorothy Ellen Duke Sharp
BIRTH
7 Jun 1938
Flora, Clay County, Illinois, USA
DEATH
17 Dec 2020 (aged 82)
Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois, USA
BURIAL
Clay City Cemetery
Clay City, Clay County, Illinois, USA
MEMORIAL ID
219925863 · View Source
MEMORIAL
Dorothy Ellen Sharp, 82, of Manteno, Illinois, died on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Citadel Care Center of Kankakee in Kankakee, Illinois.

Dorothy was born on June 7, 1938 in Flora, IL, the daughter of Pearl and Lela Duke.

She married Robert Sharp on June 10, 1956, in Flora, IL, and he survives.

Dorothy is also survived by her son, Danny (Karen) Sharp of Manteno, IL; daughter, Sherry Sharp of Fairfield, IL; daughter, Judy Brinkman of Ashkum, IL; sister, Dianna Harper of Princeton, KY.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents. A Funeral Service will be at held for Dorothy at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City, with a visitation beginning one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.

Interment will follow at Clay City Cemetery.

Duke, Dorothy Ellen (I10824)

465

Addison Neeley, 87, of Flora, died this morning at the Branson Manor in Flora. He was a retired farmer living northwest of Clay City.

Surviving are three sons, Melvin of Champaign, Lavem of Clay City and August of Flora; three daughters, Mrs. Isabelle Purchot of Flora, Mrs. Thelma Lee of Flora and Mrs. Mary Kelley of Joliet; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and two great - great - grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Maggie Hohlbauch of Clay City.

Services will be at the Clay City Methodist Church, with Rev. Leland
Hooper officiating, assisted by J. N. Presley. Burial will be in Clay City cemetery.

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

Neeley, Addison H. 'Add' (I22316)

466

Aden Runyon, Jr. 51

Aden J. Runyon Jr., age 51 of Olney was pronounced dead on arrival yesterday morning at the Richland Memorial Hospital following an apparent heart attack suffered at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 P.M. Wednesday in the Memorial Chapel of the Summers Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Kirk officiating. Interment will be in the Crest Haven Memorial Park. Military graveside rites will be rendered by the Olney Veteran organizations. Visitation will be in the funeral home 6 to 9 P.M. Tuesday.

Mr. Runyon was a lifelong resident of the county, the son of Aden J. Runyon Sr. and Mae Nichols Runyon. He was married to Ruthie Faye Hall on Dec. 30, 1950. He was a truck driver for the Navajo freight lines for several years. He served his country in World War 2 and was a member of the Memorial Post No. 4226 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Richland Post No. 30 of the American Legion. He was associated with Our Savior Lutheran Church in Lawrenceville.

Surviving are his wife Ruthie Faye Runyon and two daughters: Mrs. Karen Sue Robards of Pekin and Miss Patricia Ruth Runyon, at home. He also leaves his mother, Mrs. Mae Runyon of Olney and a sister, Mrs. Katherine Whitney of Olney. There are three grandchildren. His father, Aden J. Runyon Sr., preceded him in death.

Published in the Olney (IL) Daily News Monday October 4, 1976.

Runyon, Aden Jasper Jr. (I51204)

467

Aden was the first of seven known children born to Clark Boatman and Veturia Decker Boatman. He married Ruth Marie Craig 30 November 1922 in Richland Co, IL. They had nine known children including: Byron Leon, Mildred Marie, Lucille May, Harold Dale, Ivan, and Donald.One-car wreck fatal to Bridgeport man

Tragedy marred the Fourth of July weekend locally with a fatal wreck Saturday afternoon on the eastern approach to the new bridge over the Embarras River
east of Lawrenceville.

Dead at the scene was Aden Boatman, 82, 1306 Ash St., Bridgeport.

Born in Richland County, Ill., Sept. 24, 1894, he was a son of Clark and Veitura Decker Boatman. His wife, Ruth Craig Boatman, preceded him in death.

His survivors include: three daughters, Mrs. Betty Graham of Bridgeport, Mrs. Carolyn
Senters of Herrin, Ill., and Mrs. Rita Mae Larch of Litchfield, Ky.; three sons, Donald Boat
man of Bridgeport, Ivan Boatman and Byron Boatman, both of Sycamore, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. Ida Gerber of Rt. 3 Olney, Ill.; one brother, Roy Boatman of Bridgeport; 18 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Two daughters and one son preceded him in death.

Mr. Boatman was a member of the First Christian Church in Bridgeport, a World War I
veteran, and retired Texaco, Inc., employee.

Funeral rites were conducted at 11:00 a.m. today from Cunningham-Nichols Funeral Home in Bridgeport with Harold Miles officiating. Interment was in Goss Cemetery, north of Claremont, Ill.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, Jul, 1977,

Boatman, Aden N. (I55034)

468

ADJ GEN REPORT FOR SPANISH AMERICAN WAR LISTS:
NINTH REGIMENT, COMPANY I,
PVT. WILLIAM H., EASTIN, BIBLE GROVE
DATE OF ENLISTMENT - JUNE 28, 1898
DATE OF MUSTER JULY 8, 1898
MUSTERED OUT MAY 20, 1899

Eastin, William Hamilton (I31797)

469

Adobe Creek Mausoleum, Alcove #2

Bradley, Mary Jo (I18759)

470

Adolph may have been born on 29 August 1856. The 1900 census shows his birth year as 1858.

Hasler, Adolph (I42)

471

Adolph Rudolphi, 77, one of Wendelin's leading citizens, passed away at his home last Saturday noon.

Mr. Rudolphi was born in Wendelin and had lived there his entire life. He will be greatly missed by everyone in the community.

Funeral services were held at the Holy Cross church in Wendelin Tuesday morning with interment in the parish cemetery. Rev. Fr. Edmund Niess was in charge of the services.

The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Amelia Rudolphi; four children, Mrs. Mary Bahl and Mrs. Maggie Bangert, of Ingraham; John Rudolphi, of Noble, and Mrs. Leona Frohning, of Newton.

Two children Joseph and Emma preceded him in death.

He also leaves 19 grandchildren; a brother, Ed Rudolphi, of Newton; a sister, Mrs. Maggie Kissel, of Evansville, and many other relatives and friends.

Published in the Olney Advocate, Thursday, May 5, 1942.

Rudolphi, Adolph Boniface 'Otto' (I50983)

472

Adopted

Harmon, Stella May (I45432)

473

Adopted

Rawlings, Earnest (I45433)

474

Adopted by ? VanBlaricum.

Mayhill, Dennis (I2131)

475

Adopted by ? Vanblaricum.

Mayhill, Gary (I2130)

476

adopted by a family in Flora & renamed Delbert Bowen

Gibson, Doug (I33691)

477

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

Living (I33692)

478

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

Living (I813)

479

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

Living (I812)

480

Adopted by Isabel Johnson on 1 Sep 1932

Harmon, Beulah Viola Mae (I45429)

481

Adopted by Larry Dean Wilder.

Powers, Ruby Evelyn (I9401)

482

Adopted by Russell & Vera Yauch. His surname was YAUCH before the adoption.

Mr. Yauch was a plumber for S & E in Flora and an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Flora, Flora Elks, and NRA.

Yauch, Ronnie Dale (I7198)

483

Adopted by stepfather Browden

Totten, Deana Renne (I8810)

484

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

Living (I1789)

485

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

Living (I1776)

486

Adrianne Pina, 17, of West Salem, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, Ind.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, at Little Prairie Christian Church, Route 15 West in Albion. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 23, at Little Prairie Christian Church. Burial will be in Zion United Methodist Cemetery in West Salem. Ingram Funeral Home in West Salem is in charge of arrangements.

Adrianne was born December 17, 1992, in Olney, the daughter of Macy Goble and Clarence Bell.

She was a senior at Edwards County High School, where she was in the Pep Club, the Chorus, and performed in Dinner Theatres. She was a member of Little Prairie Christian Church in rural Albion and was employed by West Salem Country Market.

Adrianne thoroughly enjoyed cruising with her friends, four-wheeler riding, and using the computer and texting to connect with her many friends.

She is survived by her parents; two sisters, Mallory Maxey, West Salem, and Emily Evans, Olney; grandparents, Gene and Marilyn Goble, West Salem and Brenda Bell, Bone Gap; six aunts, Derinda Goble Tynan, Albion, Rory (John) Yates, Olney, Lannie (Tony) Hayes, Albion, Revel (Randy) Turner, West Salem, Marcella (Rick) Martin, Bone Gap, Darla Bell, Mt. Carmel; five uncles, Kim Goble, West Salem, Barry (Lisa) Goble, West Salem, Tod (Tammy) Goble, West Salem, Dink (Denise) Goble, Albion, Randy (Amy) Bell, Bone Gap; and cousins, Jade and Seth Lemons, Landon and Logan Yates, Jimmy and Lindsay Summerfield, Ethan Goble, Kyle, Jacob and Justin Goble, Sydney and Cale Hayes, Matt and Mariah Nichols, Megan Goble, R.J., Dalton and Santana Turner, Jeff and Brenda Feldman, Brittany Martin, Zack Hayes, Makenze and Makaylee Bell, Tyler and Travis Bell and Scotty Bell. Also surviving is a special niece and nephew, Madeline Maxey and Rocky Bell.

Memorials may be made to Little Prairie Christian Church Youth Department.

Pina, Adrianne (I57583)

487

After 11 Apr 2006 (See Herschel Fry's obituary)

Fry, Andrew Dale (I13254)

488

After a brief previous stint as a draftee, enlisted in the Chemical Weapons Service, Regular Army, on February 11, 1942 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Qualified as a rifleman and field lineman (military occupational specialties 745 and 641). Departted the Continental U.S. on November 17, 1942 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Served in combat with the 78th Chemical Company through the Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe Campaigns. Wounded by enemy action in France on August 26, 1944. Earned the Purple Heart Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge (3rd Infantry Division General Order), Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal with clasp, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with four bronze battle stars, and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on November 1, 1945 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois.

Source: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Davis&GSfn=Joseph&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=16&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=121&GRid=24072391&df=all&

Davis, Joseph Ishmael (I15872)

489

After a two weeks illness of pneumonia, John B. GROVE, died at 10 oclock Tuesday night from a weakened heart, partially caused by the recent illness and more particularly from a sickness, which he passed through nearly two years ago.

Grove, John Benoni (I13530)

490

After about 2 1/2 years of patient and at times excruciating suffering from the results of a fall from a tree which paralyzed his back, Cleophas Lehman in Wabash township was mercifully released by the death angel last Saturday noon.

Lehman, Cleophus (I46194)

491

After church services, they proceeded to Mt. Erie Cemetery where graveside services were held and Martha Cazadd was laid to rest beside her husband.

Mayberry, Martha Jane (I40503)

492

After earning his wings through the Aviation Cadet Program, commissioned and began active duty tour as a Fighter Pilot on 27 August 1942. Departed the Continental U.S. on 24 November 1942 bound for England. Flew combat through The Sicilian and Naples-Foggia Campaigns. Returned stateside on 24 October 1943 and served with the 261st Army Air Force Base Unit at Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas. Earned The Distinguished Flying Cross, The Air Medal with 2 silver oak leaf clusters, The American Campaign Medal, The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 bronze battle stars and The WWII Victory Medal. Honorably separated from the service as a First Lieutenant on 6 July 1945 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois.

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

Source: https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1920672

Bower, James E. (I43244)

493

After graduating from the De Paul Hospital Nursing School in Saint Louis, Missouri in 1942, volunteered for and entered active service in the Nurse Corps on April 19, 1945. Attended active duty orientation school at Fort Mccoy, Wisconsin, and specialized training resulting in qualifying for the military occupational specialty of General Duty Surgical Nurse (3449). Served stateside for 16 months and was honorably separated from active service as a Second Lieutenant on August 27, 1946 at Mayo General Hospital, Galesburg, Illinois. Earned the Meritorious Unit Badge, the American Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.

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

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1959302

Crackel, Sadie Marie (I18549)

494

After graduating from Washington University School of Nursing in 1940, accepted a reserve commission in the Nurse Corps. Sworn in at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri on January 31, 1942 and assigned as a charter member of 21st General Hospital affiliated with Washington University and Barnes Hospital, Saint Louis, Missouri. Trained at Fort Benning, Georgia and Fort McClellan, Alabama. Departed the U.S. with her unit on October 20, 1942 bound for North Africa via Birmingham, England where she served as an honor guard for Eleanor Roosevelt reviewing the troops for President Roosevelt. Arrived Oran, Algeria November 11, 1942 in support of Operation Torch D-Day Plus 3. The 21st General Hospital staged there at La Senia Airfield for 6 weeks, then set up extended operations 60 miles south at Bou Hanifia , Algeria. At its largest while in Algeria, the 21st General Hospital had over 4,000 beds. When the 21st General Hospital re deployed to Naples, Italy she returned to the U.S., arriving on January 5, 1944. Earned The American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and The WWII Victory Medal. Honorably separated from active duty as a 2nd Lieutenant on March 9, 1944 at Stark General Hospital, Charleston, South Carolina.

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

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1923851

Anderson, Esther Susan 'Andi' (I33814)

495

After graduation, John enlisted in the Army. During boot camp, he suffered a heat stroke and spent the next several months at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Denver. After his recovery and medical discharge, John attended the United Electronics Institute in Louisville, KY.

Luke, John Robert (I388)

496

After Hazel married Clinton, Geneva was adopted by Clinton and given the MCDOWELL surname.

Edwards, Geneva (I1572)

497

After living life to the fullest, Darrell "Ike" Eugene Bailey passed away at his home in Jal, N.M., on Sunday, March 28, 2010, at the age of 76. Ike was born, April 29, 1933, in Louisville, Ill., to Ervin and Marjorie Rinehart Bailey. He grew up in Louisville and later moved to Jal, N.M., in March 1952. He married Bernadine Brown on Dec. 31, 1951, in Paragould, Ark., and she preceded him in death on Sept. 4, 1989. Ike then married Jo Ann Haley O'Daniel on July 18, 1990.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at the First Baptist Church in Jal, N.M. Officiating will be Brother Ray Poskey, assisted by Brother Randy Aly and Brother Alan Speed.
Family visitation will be at Family Services Funeral Parlor in Kermit from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2010.

Private graveside services will be at Prairie Haven Cemetery in Hobbs, N.M.

Ike worked for Ralph Clarke and Clarke Oil Well Servicing, Inc. for 39 years. When Mr. Clarke died in 1974, the company sold to six key employees who each sold their shares upon retirement. In 1993, Ike bought the remaining shares of Clarke Oil Well Servicing, Inc. and became sole owner. After selling the company in 1996, Ike and Jo Ann enjoyed traveling and staying at their Lake Spence home in Robert Lee, Texas, where they both loved to fish.
Ike was a founding member of the Jal Hospital board and served from 19811988 and as chairman from 1985-1986, a service he found most beneficial to the community of Jal and extremely rewarding to himself. Ike was a longtime member of The Association of Oil Well Service Contractors. He was a loyal member of First Baptist Church in Jal where he served as a deacon; he worked with Awanas and was chairman of the building committee for several years.

Ike loved the Lord and witnessed at every opportunity he had.

Ike is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Bailey of Jal; his mother, Marjorie Rinehart Bailey of Louisville, Ill.; son, Darrell E. Bailey, Jr. and wife Janet of Deer Park, Texas; daughter, Marjorie Escobedo and husband Mike of Hobbs, N.M.; stepsons, Robert O'Daniel and wife Cindy of Coahoma, Texas, and Patrick O'Daniel of Cave Creek, Ariz.; grandson, Douglas Bailey and wife Christina of Deer Park, Texas; granddaughters, Regina Escobedo Schaeffer and husband Jonathan of Hobbs, N.M.; Lori Escobedo of Auburn, Calif.; step-grandson, Chance O'Daniel and wife Stacey of Big Spring, Texas; step-granddaughter, Kelli O'Daniel Crouse and husband Jim of Midland, Texas; five great-grandchildren, Cade Barbee, Case and Coby Mount, Bailey Crouse and Shaylee O'Daniel. Ike is also survived by five brothers, Bob Bailey, Bill Bailey, Randy Bailey all of Louisville, Ill., Fred Bailey of Lawrenceville, Ill., and Don Bailey of Xenia, Ill.; two sisters, Joyce Reehoff of Wauconda, Ill., and Karen Stanfield of Louisville, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ike also leaves behind special brothers, Dr. Life Barnard and Jimmy J. Doom, the beloved Kelso family, his First Baptist Church family who gave him so much joy in the past ten years, Alvin Antley and Tom Edwards, who were always there during his time of need.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bernadine Brown Bailey; father, Ervin Bailey; and sis-ter, Mary Jane Bailey.

Honorary Pallbearers include the Men's Sunday School Class and the First Baptist Church Dea-cons.
The family would like to thank Dr. Kaczor and West Texas Oncology employees for the love and support over the past three years. Special thanks to Dr. Life Barnard and his staff, we could not have made it without you and VistaCare employees of Hobbs, especially Becky and Patricia for you love and care and great kindness shown to your family
In lieu of flowers the family request memorial be made to the First Baptist Church Sanctuary Carpet Fund, P.O. Box 358, Jal, N.M., 88252 or The Carolyn Awbrey Fund, P.O. Box 778, Jal, N.M., 88252

Bailey, Darrell Eugene 'Ike' (I52543)

498

After many years of living alone, she married Charlie Berger in 1982. They were able to spend quality time together in Florida before he preceded her in death in 1985. After Charlie's death, she continued to travel with group tours for many years.

She spent many years rearing her family and working on the farm where she was born. In later years, she moved to Olney and worked as a caregiver as an aide at the hospital and later in private care for many individuals in the area.

She was an avid quilter. She spent many hours quilting with the ladies at First United Methodist Church in Olney. She also spent many hours helping to make lap robes for needy children and adults. Each of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren has many beautiful quilts that were handmade for them by her. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Olney.

Negley, Grace Jude (I36037)

499

After the death of her husband from a hunting accident, Mattie moved to Geff, IL. When her health failed she moved to Fairfield, IL intothe home of her daughter, Leone. She died there on Feb 23, 1954.

Best, Martha Jane 'Mattie' (I45914)

500

After the death of his mother, adopted by grandparents, Orvel and Alice Patterson.

Patterson, Brian Lee Dugan (I12405)

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