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9601	She was a retired secretary for West Richland School District after more than 38 years. She was a member of Church of Christ in Vincennes, Ind.	Cook, Phyllis (I4931)
9602	She was a retired secretary who worked at the Pentagon.	Harbin, Betty Frances (I28175)
9603	She was a retired Security Guard for Kraft Foods in Champaign, IL and previously a janitor at Sadorus Grade School. Lorena was a member of Brush Creek RLDS Church and the Sadorus Senior Citizens Club.	Watson, Lorena Marie 'Rene' (I12294)
9604	She was a retired Shoe factory worker and Briggs-Stratton employee. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.	Deimel, Loretta M. (I47229)
9605	She was a retired telephone operator and worked the Dundas exchange several years ago.	Byrd, Mary R. (I37063)
9606	She was a retired waitress and cook, and a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church.	Wyatt, Leota Lucille (I22015)
9607	She was a retired ward clerk at Richland Memorial Hospital.	Dugan, Virginia Rae (I31115)
9608	She was a schoolteacher for 10 years and then worked in jewelry and cosmetics retail sales. She was a member of Olney Quilting Guild, Clay City Garden Club and Flora Yo-Yo Sisterhood.	Schopf, William G. Sr. (I28004)
9609	She was a seamstress and home-care provider. She was a member of First Christian Church in Clay City and a member of American Legion and Flora Eagles.	Murbarger, Edna Galena 'Gidget' (I34410)
9610	She was a seamstress for Ainsbrook Garment Company and was a member of Olney Church of God.	Craig, Mildred Dicie (I37211)
9611	She was a second-grade teacher for 22 years. She was a member of Clay City United Methodist Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Auxiliary, Eastern Star, Retired Teachers Association, 4-H leader, and Garden Club.	Weiler, Anna Mary (I22920)
9612	She was a Secretary and Dispatcher for Shaffer Trucking and a homemaker. She worked for several years as a secretary at the Clay City Unit 10 School District. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Effingham, IL; Red, White and Blue Quilters of Effingham, IL; and a past member of FISH Organization of Effingham, IL.	Behymer, Elizabeth Ann (I31644)
9613	She was a sister to Milllgan and Fletcher Arnold, of South Clay City. Grandma Lowry, as we all knew her, was one of the few remaining pioneer spirits of our country. Uniting with the Baptist Church when 20 yrs. of age. She ever lived a christian life, and believed it to be her duty on earth to do all the good she could and boldly she went at the task. Coming to this country when it was new. she met the battles of pioneer life with a resolution to conquer, that knew no such word as fail. She enjoyed Its pleasures and bore its afflictions and Inconveniences with a spirit of contentment that spoke more eloquently than words, that she was making the best of this early settlers life. Ever ready with the hand of charity for the poor and needy, she was also always ready with consolation for the distressed.	Arnold, Nancy (I29024)
9614	She was a supervisor at GEMCO in Minooka until her retirement. Betty was an avid Bingo player, loved to crochet and watch all sports, especially wrestling and auto racing.	Taylor, Betty Kathryn (I37188)
9615	She was a teacher and had also worked as a caseworker for the Public Aid Office. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney, having served on Parish Council.	O'Donnell, Elizabeth (I12864)
9616	She was a team leader at Hella then later became a truck driver and attended Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Bethany and also Flora Assembly of God. Teresa loved horses, trucks and angels.	Schofield, Teresa Kay (I20305)
9617	She was a U.S. Army veteran and a nurse at Salem Springs Nursing Home in Salem, Ky. She was a member of Life in Christ Church in Marion; a member of Women's Auxiliary at the church ; and a member of Kentucky Commonwealth Nurses Association and Indiana Nursing Association.	Campbell, Julia (I37111)
9618	She was a Veteran of WWII, who served in the Army Nurse Corp as a First Lieutenant.	Over, Marjorie Ellen (I51532)
9619	She was a waitress at Charlie's Smorgasbord.	Rodgers, Faith Louise Jean (I22497)
9620	She was a waitress for many years and retired from the University of Illinois in 1992.	Strange, Agnes (I10791)
9621	She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and aunt, and loved and cherished her family very much. She was a member of Seventh-day Adventist Church in Noble. She was a restaurant manager for McCroy's REstaurant in Winter Haven, Fla., and a housewife. She will be sadly missed by all.	Jones, Gladys Pauline (I35034)
9622	She was affiliated with Kenney Christian Church.	Mayfield, Mary Elizabeth (I37038)
9623	She was affiliated with Kenney Christian Church. She received a bachelor's degree and master's degree from the University of Illinois. She taught in Champaign High School and for 28 years at Decatur High School. She was past regent of Stephen Decatur Chapter DAR. She was a member of Colonial Daughters of the 17th Century, Daughters of American Colonists and National Society of New England Women. She was past matron of Latham Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, past president of Sandemac Kennel Club and member of Illinois Academy of Science, Decatur Audubon Society, Decatur Retired Teachers Association and DeWitt County Genealogical Society.	Meadows, Edna Leone (I1958)
9624	She was an area sales clerk for several local businesses and was a member of the Living Word Church in Louisville. Catherine enjoyed doing needlepoint, gardening, being with her grandchildren and her many friends.	Gibbs, Catherine M. (I23739)
9625	She was an Assembler for Roadmaster in Olney, Illinois. She was a member of the Assembly of God in Bridgeport. Helen enjoyed putting on puppet shows for residences at Nursing Homes.	Heath, Helen B. (I38744)
9626	She was an assembly operator for NAL in Flora.	Beccue, Mary Ellen (I40803)
9627	She was an assembly worker for Delco Electronics and a member of the Bloomfield United Methodist Church.	Hasler, Carrie H. (I19478)
9628	She was an employee of GTE until 1984 and has since been a case coordinator for the Department of Rehabilitation for the last 30 years. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Olney and Dundas Ruritan.	Taylor, Marjorie Ann (I20646)
9629	She was an executive secretary.	Wolfe, Ruth Elaine (I34296)
9630	She was an instructor and foreman for the International Shoe Factory and also worked at Kex. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.	McVaigh, Deahn Maxine (I2268)
9631	She was an occupational therapist and a past teacher in North Clay High School and Farina High School.	Colclasure, Inez Vernice (I31258)
9632	She was assistant publisher of The Daily Clay County Advocate-Press. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Flora; a member of Golden Links Sunday School Class; and a member of Methodist Women. She was an avid reader and loved knitting, her church and being with others.	Carter, Shirley A. (I39586)
9633	She was born 2 months after John died.	Wilson, Harriet Lucinda (I21354)
9634	She was born 3 Dec 1927, daughter of Richard Harmon and Nellie Deck and died 3 Dec 1927. She was a Twin to Richard Harmon, who also died with her.	Harmon, Infant Daughter (I45430)
9635	She was born December 13, 1880, the daughter of John D. and Nancy Welty Crosby, and had spent her entire life in Richland County.	Crosby, Estella (I45168)
9636	She was born in Canton, Berne, Switzerland June 29, 1846 and came to this country with her parents Frederick and Elizabeth (Hasler) Balmer in 1857 She married Jacob Schilt in 1869 whom with three sons and three daughters survive her. "Gleanings From Old Newspapers, Clay & Richland Counties, Illinois" by Taylor.	Balmer, Anna (I13205)
9637	She was born in the family home on August 12, 1958, the daughter of William G. and Agnes Darlene (Perry) Leathers	Leathers, Linda Gail (I45746)
9638	She was born May 20, 1924 in Chicago Ill., to Peter Stewart and Esther Snell Stewart. She was raised by Edward Walter "Ed" Hammer and Catherine Thompson Hammer after the death of her mother in 1925 and was given their surname. She was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Frances was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.	Stewart, Frances L. (I37385)
9639	She was born May 30, 1920 in Riverton, IA to Claude & Blanche Calkins. She married Ned Pressley Cantrell on March 22, 1941 in Pleasantville, IA. Winnie raised two sons, Gary and Mac, while working with her husband, Ned, at the Cantrell Lumber & Hardware store in Xenia. She was a pianist who returned to college in the 1960s attaining a degree in Music Education. She taught classroom music and choirs in the North Clay School District from 1961 to 1981 and continued to substitute teaeach in Louisville and Xenia in the 1980s. Throughout her teaching career she felt honored to be entrusted with the education and development of the generations of children she taught. Winnie helped establish and was named head of the Elementarry and Junior High Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association. She also taught summer youth music classes for two years at the University of Illinois and was named the Outstanding Music Educator for the State of Illinois in 1980. Winninie was active in the Xenia United Methodist Church and enjoyed doing volunteer work to support the Village of Xenia and the children in that town. She and Ned moved to Moscow, ID in 2004 because of her Alzheimers disease and to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Her family will miss her greatly.	Calkins, Blanche Winnifred 'Winnie' (I20058)
9640	She was born Nov. 7, 1941 the daughter of Ralph and Ruth Coble. She married Robert L. Tatman, a patrolman for the Champaign Police Department on May 31, 1958. He was killed in the line of duty on Nov. 25, 1967.	Coble, Nancy Fay (I45201)
9641	She was born on December 14, 1912 at Farmer City, daughter of Gene and Maggie (Frye) Atkisson	Atkisson, Lillie Faye (I18955)
9642	She was buried in Lot 266 E2 of the Crest Haven Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.	Mitchell, Mary Elsie (I9)
9643	She was called "Ponie" and also known by this name by most people who knew her which came from eldest son Don. He was with his mother and grandmother and they were looking at flowers and talking of peonies. He started calling his mother by this name. I was never encouraged to call my parents "Father or Mother", they were always Earl and Ponie.	Payne, Lola Bernice 'Ponie' (I20834)
9644	She was converted and joined the M. E. church in January, 1907; under the pastorate of Rev. Earl Hoon. Later she removed her membership to the Clay City Christian church. She leaves to mourn their loss two sisters, Mrs. May Travis, and her beloved Sister Anna. Her only regret in going was leaving Anna for others to care for as she had devoted the past several years caring for her in her poor health, like she thought others could not. However, she was satisfied of a grand meeting and reunion in the otherworld, where her father, mother, brother and sisters will always be together where there will be no parting.	Alexander, Martha E. 'Queen' (I18719)
9645	She was converted when 18 years of age at Old Zion, and united with the Church at that place. Later she moved her membership to New Hope, where she remained a member till her death. She had been afflicted for a long time, and at times her sufferings were almost more than she could bear, but she bore it patiently till the last, and has often been heard to say that she was ready to go when the Lord called. She was a true faithful wife and a good mother, and nothing pleased her more than to know that her children were trying to serve the God she had served so long. She will be missed by those who knew her best.	Dodson, Elizabeth (I30074)
9646	She was Crawford County Supervisor of Assessments since 1985 and held offices with Illinois Assessors Association. She was also active in the Junior Womens Club and attended Robinson Church of Christ on Chaplin Street.	Pope, Betty (I19660)
9647	She was devoted to her work as a nursing assistant in assisted living care and is remembered as a thoughtful and devoted daughter and mother. She graduated from Richwoods Community High School in Peoria, Ill., in 1964, and formerly lived in Goshen.	Brissenden, Sharon Kay (I28873)
9648	She was Director of Rehabilitation at Davis Community Hospital in Washington, Ind. and a member of Christian Church of Olney.	Rose, Vicki Jo (I37678)
9649	She was employed 24 years at Clay County Hospital, was a member of the Sweet Adelines and a lifetime member of the Bethel United Methodist Church. She enjoyed traveling the U.S. with Presley Tours and BJs Travels.	Hickenbottom, Joyce Mae (I19330)
9650	She was employed as a CNA by Flora Gardens Rehabilitation Center.	Fulk, Kelli Dale (I30120)

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9601

She was a retired secretary for West Richland School District after more than 38 years. She was a member of Church of Christ in Vincennes, Ind.

Cook, Phyllis (I4931)

9602

She was a retired secretary who worked at the Pentagon.

Harbin, Betty Frances (I28175)

9603

She was a retired Security Guard for Kraft Foods in Champaign, IL and previously a janitor at Sadorus Grade School. Lorena was a member of Brush Creek RLDS Church and the Sadorus Senior Citizens Club.

Watson, Lorena Marie 'Rene' (I12294)

9604

She was a retired Shoe factory worker and Briggs-Stratton employee. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Deimel, Loretta M. (I47229)

9605

She was a retired telephone operator and worked the Dundas exchange several years ago.

Byrd, Mary R. (I37063)

9606

She was a retired waitress and cook, and a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church.

Wyatt, Leota Lucille (I22015)

9607

She was a retired ward clerk at Richland Memorial Hospital.

Dugan, Virginia Rae (I31115)

9608

She was a schoolteacher for 10 years and then worked in jewelry and cosmetics retail sales. She was a member of Olney Quilting Guild, Clay City Garden Club and Flora Yo-Yo Sisterhood.

Schopf, William G. Sr. (I28004)

9609

She was a seamstress and home-care provider. She was a member of First
Christian Church in Clay City and a member of American Legion and Flora Eagles.

Murbarger, Edna Galena 'Gidget' (I34410)

9610

She was a seamstress for Ainsbrook Garment Company and was a member of Olney Church of God.

Craig, Mildred Dicie (I37211)

9611

She was a second-grade teacher for 22 years. She was a member of Clay City United Methodist Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Auxiliary, Eastern Star, Retired Teachers Association, 4-H leader, and Garden Club.

Weiler, Anna Mary (I22920)

9612

She was a Secretary and Dispatcher for Shaffer Trucking and a homemaker. She worked for several years as a secretary at the Clay City Unit 10 School District. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Effingham, IL; Red, White and Blue Quilters of Effingham, IL; and a past member of FISH Organization of Effingham, IL.

Behymer, Elizabeth Ann (I31644)

9613

She was a sister to Milllgan and Fletcher Arnold, of South Clay City.

Grandma Lowry, as we all knew her, was one of the few remaining pioneer
spirits of our country. Uniting with the Baptist Church when 20 yrs. of age.
She ever lived a christian life, and believed it to be her duty on earth to do
all the good she could and boldly she went at the task. Coming to this country when it was new. she met the battles of pioneer life with a resolution to conquer, that knew no such word as fail. She enjoyed Its pleasures and bore its afflictions and Inconveniences with a spirit of contentment that spoke more eloquently than words, that she was making the best of this early settlers life. Ever ready with the hand of charity for the poor and needy, she was also always ready with consolation for the distressed.

Arnold, Nancy (I29024)

9614

She was a supervisor at GEMCO in Minooka until her retirement. Betty was an avid Bingo player, loved to crochet and watch all sports, especially wrestling and auto racing.

Taylor, Betty Kathryn (I37188)

9615

She was a teacher and had also worked as a caseworker for the Public Aid Office. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney, having served on Parish Council.

O'Donnell, Elizabeth (I12864)

9616

She was a team leader at Hella then later became a truck driver and attended Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Bethany and also Flora Assembly of God. Teresa loved horses, trucks and angels.

Schofield, Teresa Kay (I20305)

9617

She was a U.S. Army veteran and a nurse at Salem Springs Nursing Home in Salem, Ky. She was a member of Life in Christ Church in Marion; a member of Women's Auxiliary at the church ; and a member of Kentucky Commonwealth Nurses Association and Indiana Nursing Association.

Campbell, Julia (I37111)

9618

She was a Veteran of WWII, who served in the Army Nurse Corp as a First Lieutenant.

Over, Marjorie Ellen (I51532)

9619

She was a waitress at Charlie's Smorgasbord.

Rodgers, Faith Louise Jean (I22497)

9620

She was a waitress for many years and retired from the University of Illinois in 1992.

Strange, Agnes (I10791)

9621

She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and aunt, and loved and cherished her family very much. She was a member of Seventh-day Adventist Church in Noble. She was a restaurant manager for McCroy's REstaurant in Winter Haven, Fla., and a housewife. She will be sadly missed by all.

Jones, Gladys Pauline (I35034)

9622

She was affiliated with Kenney Christian Church.

Mayfield, Mary Elizabeth (I37038)

9623

She was affiliated with Kenney Christian Church. She received a bachelor's degree and master's degree from the University of Illinois. She taught in Champaign High School and for 28 years at Decatur High School. She was past regent of Stephen Decatur Chapter DAR. She was a member of Colonial Daughters of the 17th Century, Daughters of American Colonists and National Society of New England Women. She was past matron of Latham Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, past president of Sandemac Kennel Club and member of Illinois Academy of Science, Decatur Audubon Society, Decatur Retired Teachers Association and DeWitt County Genealogical Society.

Meadows, Edna Leone (I1958)

9624

She was an area sales clerk for several local businesses and was a member of the Living Word Church in Louisville. Catherine enjoyed doing needlepoint, gardening, being with her grandchildren and her many friends.

Gibbs, Catherine M. (I23739)

9625

She was an Assembler for Roadmaster in Olney, Illinois. She was a member of the Assembly of God in Bridgeport. Helen enjoyed putting on puppet shows for residences at Nursing Homes.

Heath, Helen B. (I38744)

9626

She was an assembly operator for NAL in Flora.

Beccue, Mary Ellen (I40803)

9627

She was an assembly worker for Delco Electronics and a member of the Bloomfield United Methodist Church.

Hasler, Carrie H. (I19478)

9628

She was an employee of GTE until 1984 and has since been a case coordinator for the Department of Rehabilitation for the last 30 years. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Olney and Dundas Ruritan.

Taylor, Marjorie Ann (I20646)

9629

She was an executive secretary.

Wolfe, Ruth Elaine (I34296)

9630

She was an instructor and foreman for the International Shoe Factory and also worked at Kex.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.

McVaigh, Deahn Maxine (I2268)

9631

She was an occupational therapist and a past teacher in North Clay High School and Farina High School.

Colclasure, Inez Vernice (I31258)

9632

She was assistant publisher of The Daily Clay County Advocate-Press. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Flora; a member of Golden Links Sunday School Class; and a member of Methodist Women. She was an avid reader and loved knitting, her church and being with others.

Carter, Shirley A. (I39586)

9633

She was born 2 months after John died.

Wilson, Harriet Lucinda (I21354)

9634

She was born 3 Dec 1927, daughter of Richard Harmon and Nellie Deck and died 3 Dec 1927. She was a Twin to Richard Harmon, who also died with her.

Harmon, Infant Daughter (I45430)

9635

She was born December 13, 1880, the daughter of John D. and Nancy Welty Crosby, and had spent her entire life in Richland County.

Crosby, Estella (I45168)

9636

She was born in Canton, Berne, Switzerland June 29, 1846 and came to this country with her parents Frederick and Elizabeth (Hasler) Balmer in 1857

She married Jacob Schilt in 1869 whom with three sons and three daughters survive her.

"Gleanings From Old Newspapers, Clay & Richland Counties, Illinois" by Taylor.

Balmer, Anna (I13205)

9637

She was born in the family home on August 12, 1958, the daughter of William G. and Agnes Darlene (Perry) Leathers

Leathers, Linda Gail (I45746)

9638

She was born May 20, 1924 in Chicago Ill., to Peter Stewart and Esther Snell Stewart. She was raised by Edward Walter "Ed" Hammer and Catherine Thompson Hammer after the death of her mother in 1925 and was given their surname. She was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Frances was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

Stewart, Frances L. (I37385)

9639

She was born May 30, 1920 in Riverton, IA to Claude & Blanche Calkins. She married Ned Pressley Cantrell on March 22, 1941 in Pleasantville, IA. Winnie raised two sons, Gary and Mac, while working with her husband, Ned, at the Cantrell Lumber & Hardware store in Xenia. She was a pianist who returned to college in the 1960s attaining a degree in Music Education. She taught classroom music and choirs in the North Clay School District from 1961 to 1981 and continued to substitute teaeach in Louisville and Xenia in the 1980s. Throughout her teaching career she felt honored to be entrusted with the education and development of the generations of children she taught. Winnie helped establish and was named head of the Elementarry and Junior High Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association. She also taught summer youth music classes for two years at the University of Illinois and was named the Outstanding Music Educator for the State of Illinois in 1980. Winninie was active in the Xenia United Methodist Church and enjoyed doing volunteer work to support the Village of Xenia and the children in that town. She and Ned moved to Moscow, ID in 2004 because of her Alzheimers disease and to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Her family will miss her greatly.

Calkins, Blanche Winnifred 'Winnie' (I20058)

9640

She was born Nov. 7, 1941 the daughter of Ralph and Ruth Coble. She married Robert L. Tatman, a patrolman for the Champaign Police Department on May 31, 1958. He was killed in the line of duty on Nov. 25, 1967.

Coble, Nancy Fay (I45201)

9641

She was born on December 14, 1912 at Farmer City, daughter of Gene and Maggie (Frye) Atkisson

Atkisson, Lillie Faye (I18955)

9642

She was buried in Lot 266 E2 of the Crest Haven Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.

Mitchell, Mary Elsie (I9)

9643

She was called "Ponie" and also known by this name by most people who knew her which came from eldest son Don. He was with his mother and grandmother and they were looking at flowers and talking of peonies. He started calling his mother by this name. I was never encouraged to call my parents "Father or Mother", they were always Earl and Ponie.

Payne, Lola Bernice 'Ponie' (I20834)

9644

She was converted and joined the M. E. church in January, 1907; under the pastorate of Rev. Earl Hoon. Later she removed her membership to the Clay City Christian church.
She leaves to mourn their loss two sisters, Mrs. May Travis, and her beloved Sister Anna.
Her only regret in going was leaving Anna for others to care for as she had devoted the past several years caring for her in her poor health, like she thought others could not. However, she was satisfied of a grand meeting and reunion in the otherworld, where her father, mother, brother and sisters will always be together where there will be no parting.

Alexander, Martha E. 'Queen' (I18719)

9645

She was converted when 18 years of age at Old Zion, and united with the Church at that place. Later she moved her membership to New Hope, where she remained a member till her death.
She had been afflicted for a long time, and at times her sufferings were almost more than she could bear, but she bore it patiently till the last, and has often been heard to say that she was ready to go when the Lord called.
She was a true faithful wife and a good mother, and nothing pleased her more than to know that her children were trying to serve the God she had served so long. She will be missed by those who knew her best.

Dodson, Elizabeth (I30074)

9646

She was Crawford County Supervisor of Assessments since 1985 and held offices with Illinois Assessors Association. She was also active in the Junior Womens Club and attended Robinson Church of Christ on Chaplin Street.

Pope, Betty (I19660)

9647

She was devoted to her work as a nursing assistant in assisted living care and is remembered as a thoughtful and devoted daughter and mother.

She graduated from Richwoods Community High School in Peoria, Ill., in 1964, and formerly lived in Goshen.

Brissenden, Sharon Kay (I28873)

9648

She was Director of Rehabilitation at Davis Community Hospital in Washington, Ind. and a member of Christian Church of Olney.

Rose, Vicki Jo (I37678)

9649

She was employed 24 years at Clay County Hospital, was a member of the Sweet Adelines and a lifetime member of the Bethel United Methodist Church. She enjoyed traveling the U.S. with Presley Tours and BJs Travels.

Hickenbottom, Joyce Mae (I19330)

9650

She was employed as a CNA by Flora Gardens Rehabilitation Center.

Fulk, Kelli Dale (I30120)

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