Kinmundy Historical Society             

 

 

 

               Obituary collection for the Kinmundy-Alma area

 

        (Most of these are from 2000-2018, but there are a few from previous years too.)

           

                                       From the Archives of Stephen Frakes

                                             and Jim Hester & Mary Cessna

                                          

                                          Surnames O thru S

 

Thanks to Stephen Frakes for sharing his collection of obituaries from his work with area cemeteries thru the years. 

A lot of these have been typed up by Stephen, and he has also shared many photos from the obituaries as well.

Also thanks to Jim Hester & Mary Cessna, who shared their collection of obituaries they cut from newspapers and saved in photo albums. 

These have been scanned so that they can be shared on this website as well. 

We have combined the two collections on these pages, and divided them into 5 sections, so that they can be more easily located.

                                 A thru E                      F thru J              K thru N             T thru Z

 

 

 

 

        We are looking for photos of people and/or places from around Kinmundy & Alma.  Can you help?

Or maybe you have stories or memories from the "Good Old Days"?  What do YOU remember?

        The Kinmundy Historical Society would be honored to preserve your memories and stories.  We also have the

equipment to scan (or copy) your photos so that they may be enjoyed now as well as for generations yet to come!

        We would love to hear from you!  For more information, please contact: 

       

   Dolores (Ford) Mobley – Dolores@ford-mobley.com

                       208 Joan Dr.; Divernon, IL  62530; (217) 625-7527

            or

 

            Gladys (Corrie) See – gsee49@yahoo.com

                                         408 S. Washington St.; Kinmundy, IL 62854; (618) 547-7731

 

INDEX OF NAMES  (O thru S) 

 

O’DELL, Helen Fern (BASSETT)   (19 May 1934 - 17 Feb 2011)

O’DELL, Lewis T. "Lewie"   (28 August 1933 - 25 June 2010)

ODEM, Hollis E.  (7 December 1927 - 5 January 2016)

OLDEN, Bruce  (8 September 1925 - 5 August 2011)

OLDEN, Clifford   (19 Jan 1915 - 19 Feb 1999)

OLDEN, Garry L.  (21 Jul 1941 - 1 Jan 2012)

OLDEN, Marie "Babe" (KLINE)   (3 Jul 1926 - 9 Sep 2013)

OSBORN, James Russell   (6 October 1918 - 1 December 2008)

OSBORNE, Clyde  (27 February 1909 - 29 April 2000)

OSBORNE, Ralph Joseph   (11 May 1941 - 30 June 1997)

OTT, Phyllis Ann (NEWKIRK)   (4 August 1921 - 14 December 2013)

OUTHOUSE, Earl Wayne   (31 January 1920 - 22 May 1953)

 

PANNELL, Bonnie (GOOSTREE)   (22 July 1953 - 6 August 2017)

PARKER, Donna Jean (MARTIN)   (9 September 1936 - 7 January 2010)

PARKER, John Wesley   (2 March 1951 - 28 April 2013)

PARKER, Leonard Lee   (16 July 1925 - 30 November 2016)

PARKER, Roger Lee  (24 January 1954 — 31 March 2003)

PARKHURST, James Leonard   (13 November 1931 - 3 December 2015)

PARKINSON, Herbert (11 December 1920 - 29 April 2000)

PARRILL, Evelyn M. (FELLER)   (21 Nov 1921 - 15 Mar 2013)

PEARSON, Tristan Jarod  (10 March 2014 - 30 July 2014)

PERRY, Albert  (11 Jun 1935 - 24 Feb 2003)

PERRY, Evalena M. (KRUTSINGER)  (20 March 1916 - 12 March 2011)

PERRY, Marshall  (13 June 1942-15 March 2001)

PERRY, Ralph Ervin   (22 Nov 1883 - 9 Oct 1932)

PETO, Robert  (1 February 1934 - 18 September 2012)

PEYTON-PRITCHETT, Bonnie Jeanne (BASSETT)  (4 Dec 1928 - 11 Dec 2009)

PHILLIPS,  Bessie  (ROLAN)  (Jan. 19, 1909 – Nov. 29, 2003)

PHILLIPS, Anthony Lee   (22 May 1952 - 26 Dec 2013)

PHILLIPS, Herbert  (8 July 1917 - 29 March 2002)

PHILLIPS, Jearld   (1 February 1983- 23 March 2017)

PHILLIPS, Phil Phillips   (12 July 1951 - 23 December 2012)

PHILLIPS, Theodore "Ted"  (22 July 1925 - 22 September 2010)

PIGG, Oma (HESTER)   (24 August 1913 - 19 January 2001)

PITTS, Paul  (15 August 1930 - 27 September 2015)

POLANKA, Betty J. (ERNST)  (4 December 1933 — 4 May 2003)

POTTER, Berle Leroy  (16 Dec 1934 - 5 May 2018)

POTTER, Lawrence E.  (19 April 1945 - 17 April 2013)

POTTER,  Ryan Dwain   (16 Feb 1989 - 8 Feb 2012)

POWELL, Jo Ann (HOLCOMB)   (24 October 1946 - 24 February 2018)

POWELL,  Ronald Telmage  (17 February 1941- 18 November 2011)

POWELL, Vernon Leroy  (13 August 1933 - 14 February 2016)

POWELL, Virgil (5 May 1931 - 4 February 2002)

POWLESS, Anna Bonita "Bonnie" (MANSKER)  (5 May 1945 - 23 October 2017)

POWLESS, Donna Anne (Griggs)   (19 July 1943 - 23 June 2016)

POWELL, James Robert  (25 January 1946 - 14 July 2017)

PUGSLEY,  Pansy (WEST)  (11 May 1935 - 2 April 2014)

PURCELL, David E.  (27 Apr 1954 - 19 Feb 2012)

PURCELL, John D. (19 Apr. 1919 - 2 July 2002)

 

REESE, Ernest "Gene"  (24 July 1916 - 3 Apr 1997) 

REESE, Esther D.   (d. 28 Apr 2006)

REESE. Francis Marion "Frank"  (10 Apr 1883- 18 Nov 1943)

REESE, Murrell  (Dec. 16, 1907 – Feb. 2, 1969)

REID, Gwendolyn Sue "Gwen" (McCARTY)  (26 October 1950 - 2 July 2017)

RENO, Maude B. (WALSH)    (7 November 1912 - 7 April 2001)

RENO, Tracy (11 October 1919 - 12 December 2001)

RICHEY, Nita R. (28 September 1963 - 26 November 2003)

RILEY, Thelma D. (DOOLEN)  (8 Feb 1904 - 4 May 2007)

RITTER, Anna May  (15 July 1932 - 19 May 2014)

RITTER, Francis H.   (15 April 1919 - 24 Oct 2006)

RITTER, Velma "Willadene" (SHAFFER)  (31 March 1922 - 2 June 2015)

ROBB, Donald E. (11 September 1923 — 17 December 2003)

ROBB, Harold   (9 April 1921 - 22 July 2004)

ROBB, Lelah Maxine (BAILEY)  (30 March 1920 — 8 January 2005)

ROBB, Nola K. (MILLER)  (22 Oct 1926 - 8 Jan 2010)

ROBB, Wayne  (1921 - 22 Jan 2010)

ROBERTS, Edward G.  (17 July 1952 - 20 February 2014)

ROBNETT, Lura (WILLIAMS)  (2 April 1901 - 7 December 1997)

ROBNETT, Pleasant "Bud"   (17 September 1926 - 3 October 2015)

ROETEMEYER, Patsy (DONOHO) (MARSHALL)   (1 July 1936 - 10 November 2011)

ROETEMEYER, Vernon Roy "Hoss" (4 August 1937 - 1 February 2017)

ROGERS, Robert A.  (11 May 1945 - 11 March 2015)

ROHRBAUGH, Loren W. "Buck"  (24 November 1930 - 22 January 2002)

ROLLER, Mary  (12 August 1894 - 26 August 2001)

ROSE, Clyde Russell   (1 November 1930 - 8 Febrary 2006)

ROSE, Elsie (SEE)   (9 October 1914 - 31 March 2012)

ROSE, Letha Joy (MEDDER)   (16 July 1933 - 28 Aug 2010)

ROWE, Arthur  (12 June 1921 - 15 May 2015)

RUDELL, Larry Edward   (30 October 1943 - 8 March 2016)

RUFFIN, Dena Sue (KRUTSINGER)   (25 August 1953 - 29 October 2016)

RUSSELL, Virginia (SLATER) CASNER   (17 July 1919 - 11 May 2011)

 

SAATKAMP, June (EDDINGTON)   (29 April 1926 - 6 January 2001)

SAATKAMP, Logan   (11 August 1915 - 14 July 2000)

SANDERS, Carleen K.   (29 September 1946 — 8 August 2003)

SANDERS, Evelyn Mae (JOHNSTON) (8 March 1926 - 29 April 2000)

SCHAUB, Elvera "Vera" (EVISCHI)   (1 March 1921 - 30 June 2013)

SCHAUB, Glen E.  (14 September 1914 - 17 November 2003)

SCHIERMAN, Opal (TACKETT)  (1 January 1923 - 29 January 2011)

SCHNEIDER, Barbara Kaye (HAMMER)  (12 April 1940 - 3 August 2015)

SCHOOLEY, Leland E.   (22 Dec 1927 - 10 May 2013)

SCHOOLEY, Zella (SCHOONOVER)  (28 January 1927 - 30 December 2002)

SCHOONOVER, Kathleen Amy (McINTOSH)  (17 January 1923 - 22 Mar 2008)

SCHOONOVER, Verne  (17 January 1922 - 17 December 2008)

SCHORECK, Phyllis (SILL)  13 September 1944 - 21 February 2012)

SCHORECK, Richard Gene  (30 May 1942 - 7 Mar 2012)

SCHORECK, Terrance M.  (23 April 1942 - 29 January 2014)

SCHWABE, Janice Mae (BARBEE)  (12 May 1941 - 23 February 2005)

SEE, Betty L. (CONANT)   (31 May 1927 - 12 January 2014)

SEE, Earl  (21 July 1918 - 13 August 2008)

SHAFFER,  Donald Z.  (19 May 1921 - 8 Jan 2012)

SHAFFER, Ruby Erlene (CANTRELL)  (3 December 1921 - 3 March 2018)

SHAW, Veneta (DICKINSON)  (19 August 1920 - 12 September 2017)

SHREFFLER, Norma D. (GARRETT)   (29 September 1924 — 12 November 2003)

SHREFFLER, Tom  (10 December 1928 - 7 September 2009)

SHULER, Clinton Robert "Buck"  (17 February 1931 - 25 July 2017)

SHUFELDT, Pearl Eileen  (8 March 1907 — 8 February 2005)

SHULER, Lexie Lee "Lex"  (27 June 1939 - 25 June 2018)

SHULER,  Margaret E. (SMITH) LANDES  (13 August 1934 - 8 April 2017)

SHULER, Oscar C. (5 March 1915 - 10 June 2010)

SHULER, Raymond E.  (22 February 1933 - 13 May 2015)

SHULER, Verna (GRAY)  (4 April 1910 - 4 March 2002)

SIGRIST, Alice M. (ZIMMER)   (16 November 1934 - 6 November 2016)

SILL, Byron  (16 November 1920 - 3 June 2000)

SILL, Dorothy (BRIMBERRY)  (12 April 1923 - 23 July 2009)

SILL, Gale DeWayne  (20 January 1936- 29 April 2010)

SIMPSON, Evelyn Roberta (KIMBER)   16 July 1922 - 29 October 2014)

SIMPSON, Harvey Walton   (22 March 1958 - 11 March 2014)

SIPES, Marvin H.  (2 April 1938 - 16 July 2012)

SKYLES, John Joseph  (27 September 1932 - 4 November 2010)

SLANE, Judith (GRAY)   (18 Sep 1946 - 19 Aug 2013)

SLATER, Christopher Paul "Chris"  (2 April 1970 - 29 July 2018)

SLATER, James  (23 March 1927 - 6 November 2012)

SLATER, Joan (CRIPPS)   (2 July 1951 - 12 March 2008)

SMITH, Clyde Thomas  (2 Jun 1897 - 26 Nov 1981)

SMITH, Fleta (McWHIRTER)  (9 April 1923 - 23 June 2000)

SMITH, Kenneth R.   (1 February 1944 - 24 March 2015)

SMITH, Lela Mae (DOOLEN)   (15 Apr 1934 - 27 Apr 2008)

SMITH, Lucille (GROTTS)  27 May 1919 - 23 December 2001)

SMITH, Mabel Rose (KAISER)  (18 September 1907 - 14 October 2001)

SMITH, Marceline R. (HIESTAND)  (17 September 1913 -  18 December 2016)

SMITH, Paul  (died: 2012)   (PHOTO ONLY)

SMITH, Sandra Gail (BARKSDALE)  (8 November 1964 - 28 January 2011)

SMITH, Timothy Ray  (15 July 1979 - 1 July 2005)   (PHOTO ONLY)

SNOW, Rosalie (WILLIAMS) (9 June 1922 - 9 May 2009)

SOLDNER, Billy Wyatt  (4 February 1928 - 20 April 2011)

SOMERVILLE, Patricia Ann (MATTINGLY)  (6 April 1971 - 27 April 2016)

SPENCER, Ella Louise "Toots" (NORMAN)   (11 April 1929 - 11 December 2011)

SPROUSE, Darsa R.  (2 April 1932 - 12 May 2017)

STANFORD, Wayne  (14 February 1927 - 22 June 2009)

STEPHENS, Andrew Jonathan "A.J." "Bud"  (20 June 1915 - 24 August 2000)

STEPHENS, Commodore Perry  (Nov 1869 - 9 Sep 1951)

STEPHENS, Helen L. (RUBIN)  (2 September 1916 - 26 May 2004)

STEPHENS, Myrtle Esther (PROSSER)  (died: Feb. 9, 1918)

STEPHENS, Maude (SHAW)  (Died Jan. 1976)

STEPHENS, William  (12 February 1934 - 7 April 2012)

STEVENSON, Edith M. (STIPP)  (20 February 1913 - 6 August 2005)

SULLENS, Charles E. "Buck" (4 Aug. 1931 - 19 Feb. 1998)

SULLENS, Dale Gene, Sr.  (9 May 1936 - 27 December 1996)

SULLENS, Dorothy Elizabeth (GARRETT)  (7 September 1912 - 10 December 2008)

SULLENS, Earl R.  (11 October 1941 - 9 January 2013)

SULLENS, Francis "Coonie"  (16 January 1933 - 23 July 2001)

SULLENS, Harley Ray  (30 October 1918 - 16 July 2011)

SULLENS,  William Edward  (9 November 1943 - 27 June 2017)

SULLIVAN, Dennis L. (19 Oct. 1954 - 17 Feb. 2003)

SULLIVAN, Grace (PICKEL) LEWIS  (25 July 1912 - 16 January 2002)

SULLIVAN, Patty J. (LOGUE)  (10 October 1930 - 30 October 2017)

SULLIVAN, Sterling James “Shorty”  (18 November 1918 - 21 February 2015)

SWIFT, Ellen (MULVANEY)   (Died August 1974)

 

 

Helen Fern (Bassett) O'Dell  (19 May 1934 - 17 Feb 2011)

 

 

 

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 17, at the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem for Helen O'DELL, 76, of Kinmundy, with burial to follow in the Sandy Branch Cemetery in Kinmundy. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Duane Ambrose will officiate the services.

O'DELL died at 4 a.m. on February 14 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham. She was born on May 19, 1934, in Kinmundy, the daughter of Clyde BASSETT and Mamie (GARRETT) BASSETT, who preceded her in death. On September 4, 1956, she married Lewis T. "Lewie" O'DELL in Kinmundy, and he preceded her in death.

She was a former operator for General Telephone Company in several southern Illinois communities, including Kinmundy, Carbondale, Effingham, and Sparta. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Kinmundy.

Survivors include: two sons, Cary O'DELL of Culpeper, Virginia, and Les O'DELL and wife Christine of Carbondale; a sister, Evelyn FORD and husband Bob of Alma; two grandchildren, Grant and Sarah O'DELL, both of Carbondale; a brother-in-law, Kent O'DELL and wife Rena of Kinmundy; two sisters-in-law, Kathleen O'DELL of Shiloh and Marilyn BLACK of Carbondale; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Kinmundy-Alma Emergency Medical Technicians or Sandy Branch Cemetery."

 

16 Feb 2011; Salem Times-Commoner; Salem, Marion County, Illinois; page 2A

 

 

 

 

 

 


 Lewis T. "Lewie" O'Dell  (28 August 1933 - 25 June 2010)

 

 

KINMUNDY - Lewis T. "Lewie" O'DELL, 76, of Kinmundy, formerly of Galesburg, died at 7:55 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2010, at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

He was born Aug. 28, 1933, in Hillsboro, son of Lewis J.T. and Ruby (WILSON) O'DELL. He married Helen BASSETT on Sept. 4, 1956, in Kinmundy, and she survives in Kinmundy.

In addition to his wife of 53 years, Mr. O'DELL is survived by two sons, Les O'DELL and wife Christine of Carbondale and Cary O'DELL of Culpeper, Va.; two grandchildren, Grant and Sarah O'DELL, both of Carbondale; a brother, Kent O'DELL and wife Rena of Kinmundy; two sisters, Kathleen O'DELL of Shiloh and Marilyn BLACK of Carbondale; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. O'DELL was a 1959 graduate from Southern Illinois University of

Carbondale with a degree in Agricultural Economics. He worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development agency for 37 years in

Effingham, Marshall and Galesburg. Mr. O'DELL operated a farm north of

Kinmundy. He was active in the Angel Food Project. Mr. O'DELL was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of First United Methodist Church.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem with Duane AMBROSE officiating. Interment will follow at Sandy Branch Cemetery in Kinmundy. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to Kinmundy-Alma EMTs or to Sandy Branch Cemetery.

 

The Sentinel; Page 7A; Saturday, 26 June 2010; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

Hollis E. Odem

(7 December 1927 - 5 January 2016)

 

 

Hollis E. ODEM, age 88, of Kinmundy, died January 5th, 2016 at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora. He was a truck driver and was involved in the Iuka Masonic Lodge. He was a World War II Navy Veteran.

There will be no funeral services for Hollis Odem. The Rogers Atkins Funeral Home in Salem is in charge of arrangements.

Hollis ODEM is survived by wife: Helen M. (JOHNSON)(CENTERS) ODEM of Kinmundy; three sons: Bobby ODEM and wife Jodie of Purvis, Mississippi; Billy ODEM and wife Debbie of Xenia; and Joseph ODEM and wife Martha of McComb, Mississippi; daughter: Carolyn MILLER and husband Don of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; two step sons: Robert CENTERS and wife Millie of Sacramento, California and Gary CENTERS and wife Kay of Portage, Indiana, nine grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and ten step grandchildren.

Hollis ODEM was born on December 7, 1927 in Lamar County, Mississippi to Cassie LEWIS ODEM and Louvenia (COURTNEY) ODEM. Hollis married Helen JOHNSON on December 24th, 1960 in Harvey, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter; and two grandchildren.

 

WJBD – Radio; Thursday, 7 January 2016; Salem, Marion County, Illinois; wjbdradio.com

             

Salem Times-Commoner; Page 2A; Wednesday, 6 January 2016; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

Bruce Olden  (8 September 1925 - 5 August 2011)

 

 

 

        SALEM - Bruce OLDEN, 85, of Salem died Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Centralia.

        He was born Sept. 8, 1925, in Iuka, son of Roscoe and Judy Mae (FEAR) OLDEN, he married Marie "Babe" KLINE on Jan. 19, 1947, in Kinmundy, and she survives

in Salem.

        In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Steve OLDEN of Salem; a daughter, Tina RINEHART of Salem; a sister, Lillie MANGNER of Kinmundy;

six grandchildren, Allison, Andy and Amy OLDEN of Glen Carbon, and Kandi OPOLONY and Kelsi and Kirbie RINEHART, all of Salem; and five great-

grandchildren, Jayla, Gavyn, Brayden, D.J. and Jaxen.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

        Mr. OLDEN was a retired employee of Republic Supply Co. in Salem. In the 1970's, he was the owner of Bruce's News and Sporting Good in Salem. He was a member of the Salem Elks Club, Salem Country Club and Salem Presbyterian Church. He served during World War II in the U.S. Army and was a recipient of the Purple Heart.

        Services will be held  at 11 a.m. Monday at Salem Presbyterian Church with Denise BURKE officiating. Interment will follow at East Lawn Cemetery in Salem. Military honors will be accorded at the graveside.    Friends may call form 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church.  Memorials may be made to the church at will be accepted by Rankin Funeral Home in Salem, which is in charge of arrangements.

 

The Sentinel; Sunday, 7 August 2011; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

 

Clifford Olden

(19 Jan 1915 - 19 Feb 1999)

 

CLIFFORD OLDEN, 84, of Kinmundy, passed away Friday February 19, 1999 at Public Hospital in Salem.  He was born January 19, 1915 in Iuka, the son of Roscoe A, and  Judy May (Fear) Olden.  He married Nora A. Brasel on November 21, 1937. 

Funeral was Monday February 22, at the Neal Funeral Home in Kinmundy.  Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery.

 

THE FARINA NEWS;  Farina, Fayette County, Illinois;  25 Feb 1999

 

 

Garry L. Olden

(21 Jul 1941 - 1 Jan 2012)

 

 

LINCOLN - Garry L. OLDEN, 70, of Lincoln, IL died at his home on January 1, 2012. Garry was born to Cliff and Nora BRASEL OLDEN July 21, 1941 in Kinmundy, IL.

Garry is survived by his five children: Pamela (Daniel) WOLFE, Sherri(Victor) CLARK, Charles (Debbie) OLDEN, Scott (Holly) OLDEN, and Cristine OLDEN. Garry was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Mike OLDEN.

Garry loved sports. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan as well as a diehard St. Louis Cardinal fan, having tried out for the team in the 1950's. Garry was very involved with his children and grandchildren's many sport activities; from keeping score at Hilltopper basketball games, umpiring, refereeing games, maintaining the ball diamonds at Topper Field, WLB and others, but most importantly he was a fan. He played men's slow-pitch softball for many years with the teams from Decatur a nd Mt. Pulaski; Chrysler, Bonds, Georges IGA, Bo-Jac and Decatur Oxygen, which won the National Tournament in the early 1970's. He was also very active in his church, an example of Christ to many.  He was the best husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He will be missed terribly, but his memory lives on in each of us.

Out of respect for Garry, the family has chosen to have a closed casket service, so he can be remembered as he was. Visitation will be from 3-6 P.M. with funeral service at 6:00 P.M., Thursday January 5, 2012 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln, IL. Rev. Tony SHUFF will  conduct services. There will be a Private graveside service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Olden Family. 

 

The Marion County Observer; Page 7; Thursday, 5 January 2011; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

  

 

Marie "Babe" (Kline) Olden

(3 Jul 1926 - 9 Sep 2013)

 

 

SALEM - Marie "Babe" OLDEN, 87, of  Salem, died Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at her home surrounded by family.

She was born July 3, 1926, in Alma, the daughter of Chester B. and Nell (COUGHLIN) KLINE. She married Royal "Bruce" OLDEN on Jan. 19, 1947, in Kinmundy, and he preceded her in death  Aug. 5, 2011.

Mrs. OLDEN is survived by a son, Steve OLDEN of  Salem; a daughter, Tina RINEHART of  Salem; six grandchildren, Allison, Andy and Amy OLDEN, Kandi TYLER, and Kelsi and Kirbi RINEHART; six great-grandchildren, Jayla, Gavyn, Brayden, D.J., Jaxen, and Nevaeh.

In addition her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.

Mrs. OLDEN graduated from Kinmundy High School where she was a cheerleader. She retired from the Marion County Circuit Clerks office and worked from Perry Jewelry Store.  She was a member of Salem Presbyterian Church. Her other memberships included,  Salem  Country Club, Ladies Golf League and  Tuesday Card  Club. She formerly was on the Ladies Bowling Team. Mrs. OLDEN and her husband loved their family and she was always supporting her grandchildren in their sports and social activities.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the  Salem Presbyterian  Church with Rev. Denise  BURKE officiating. Interment will follow at the East Lawn Cemetery in Salem.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Rankin Funeral Home and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Memorial donations may be made to the Salem Presbyterian Church of the  American  Cancer  Society and will be accepted by the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to rankingfuneralhome@yahoo.com.

 

The Sentinel; Wednesday, 11 September 2011; Centralia, Marion  County, Illinois

 

 

 

James Russell Osborn   (6 October 1918 - 1 December 2008)

 

 

Clyde Osborne  (27 February 1909 - 29 April 2000)

 

 

 

Ralph Joseph Osborne

(11 May 1941 - 30 June 1997)

 

Ralph Joseph OSBORNE, 56, of Salem, died Monday at West Park Hospital in Cody, Wyoming.

Visitation will be held at the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on

Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Lovell Grove Church (1880) Cemetery in Iuka.

Osborne was born in Chicago on May 11, 1941, the son of Delbert and Florine O. DOWACTER OSBORNE.

He married Elsa Jane ARNOLD on November 24, 1984, in Salem. She survives.

Of the Lutheran faith, OSBORNE was manager of Job Services.

Survivors include: three step-sons, James A. TIDWELL, Mississippi, Dennis TIDWELL of Virginia and Robert OSBORNE of Fort Worth,

Texas; as step-daughter, Lydia Kay STEPHENS of Alma; three brothers, Allan OSBORNE of Great Falls, Montana; Robert OSBORNE

of Fort Worth, Texas, and Donald OSBORNE of Fayetsville, North Carolina; four sisters, Betty STANFORD of Texico, Helen FARBER of Killeen, Texas, Sandra ROGERS of Toney, Alabama, and Shirley GALBRETH of Chicago; and nine grandchildren, James E. TIDWELLl, Derick PRYOR, Tara PRYOR, Megan PRYOR, Kamy STEPHENS, Kacey STEPHENS, Julia TIDWELL, Jude TIDWELL and Taylor GOLDEN.  

Preceding him in death were a daughter, a brother, and a sister.

 

 

Phyllis Ann (Newkirk) Ott

(4 August 1921 - 14 December 2013)

 

KINMUNDY - Phyllis Ann OTT, 92, of Kinmundy died at 9:05 a.m. Saturday, Dec 14, 2013, at her home.

She was born Aug. 4, 1921, in Bridgeport, Neb., daughter of George and Ora (FAIRBAIRN) NEWKIRK. She married Lloyd OTT on Sept. 21, 1940, in Harrisburg, ND, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 24, 2005.

Survivors include four sons, Jack L. OTT of Shelton, Wash., Robert A. OTT of Auburn, Wash., Jon L. OTT of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Randy D. OTT of Olympia, Wash.; a daughter Terri L. MILLER of Kinmundy; a brother, Douglas H. NEWKIRK of Bridgeport, Neb.; daughters-in-law, a son-in-law and a sister-in-law; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. OTT was an educator employed by Morrill County schools in Nebraska. She taught kindergarten through eighth-grade in a one-room school house.

In accordance with her wishes, cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be held at a later date at Redington Cemetery in rural Redington, Neb.

Memorials may be made to the Kinmundy Public Library and will be accepted at Neal Funeral Home in Kinmundy, which is in charge of arrangements.

 

The Sentinel; 17 December 2013; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

Earl Wayne Outhouse

(31 January 1920 - 22 May 1953)

 

 

    Funeral Services Held Sunday from Christian Church for Earl W. OUTHOUSE: Earl Wayne, son of Robert and Belle OUTHOUSE, was born Jan. 31, 1920 in Meacham twp. He died May 22, 1953. He spent the early part of life at the family home and attended rural schools there. He was converted and joined the Baptist church in 1940. On Jan. 31, 1941 he was married to Orphia GOODWIN of the Brown community. They had 2 children, Linda, age 7 years, and Wayne, age 2 years. He entered the U.S. Army in 1942. After serving in Europe 29 months, he was discharged Oct. 14, 1945. For several years, he was employed by the Atlas Tire and Service Station. Later he was employed by A.C. DUNLAP and son. He leaves his wife, 2 children, father, mother, 2 sisters, Mrs. Murrell REESE and Mrs. Arthur COURSON, Farina, Ill., one foster brother, George MULVANEY, who is now serving in the U.S. Army at Camp Chafee, Ark., and many other relatives. Services were held May 24 at the Christian Church with Bro. Harold BURNSIDE officiating and interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

 

Thursday, 28 May 1953; Kinmundy Express; Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

Bonnie (Goostree) Pannell  (22 July 1953 - 6 August 2017)

 

 

 

 

Bonnie PANNELL, age 64, of Salem, died Sunday, August 6th, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was a secretary at the Salem Times-Commoner and later a secretary for Jack McGuire. She attended the Salem First General Baptist Church.

Funeral services for Bonnie PANNELL will be held at one Wednesday afternoon at the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem, with Lonnie Shepard officiating. Burial in the Alma Cemetery. Visitation will be from six to eight Tuesday night at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital. The family requests that everyone attending wear their Cardinals attire.

Survivors include her parents Ellis 'Sonny' GOOSTREE and Katherine (GASTON) GOOSTREE; spouse: Michael PANNELL; children: Stephanie CONNER and husband Scott of Salem; Chad SPORLEDER of Salem; Aaron PANNELL and wife Amy of Las Vegas, Nevada; sister: Becky HALL and husband Joe of Salem; brother: James GOOSTREE and significant other Debbie of Salem; grandchildren: Jordan CONNER and wife Joy of Salem; Brenton CONNER and wife Nitosha of Salem; Drew PANNELL of Las Vegas, Nevada; great grandchild: Braydon CONNER and one on the way; best friend: Joyce McGUIRE and husband Bill of Alma.

Bonnie PANNELL was born on July 22nd, 1953 in Salem to Ellis 'Sonny' GOOSTREE and Katherine (GASTON) GOOSTREE. She married Michael PANNELL on January 25th, 1986 in Salem. All survive. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Loyd and Lovell GASTON; Helen and Herschel SIMMONS; and Ellis GOOSTREE; nephew: Todd GOOSTREE.

 

WJBD Radio; Saturday, 26 August 2017; Salem, Marion County, Illinois; wjbdradio.com

 

Salem Times-Commoner; Wednesday, 9 August 2017; Page 2A; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

  

 

Donna Jean (Martin) Parker

(9 September 1936 - 7 January 2010)

 

Donna Jean (MARTIN) PARKER, 73, of Alma passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2010, at her daughter's home in Salem.

She was born on September 9, 1936, in Salem, a daughter of Tanner and Ethel (WILCOXEN) MARTIN.

She had been a marketing director and designer for Joy Carpets in Georgia; and was a member of the Salem Assembly of God Church and the American Legion Auxiliary of Kinmundy.

She is survived by sons, Martin (Elizabeth) MILLER of California, Buddy MILLER and John PARKER, Jr., both of Georgia, Stanley (Karen) PARKER of Kentucky, and Daniel PARKER of Alma; daughter, Jeana (Joel) PARKER-PUCKETT of Salem; brother, Forrest Tanner "Bud" (Jane) MARTIN of Salem; sister, Ola Bernice GAMMON of Kinmundy; 10 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, January 11th, at Neal Funeral Home in Kinmundy. The funeral was held at 7 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Cremation rites were accorded after the service. Memorials may be made to the family.

 

The Farina News; Page 2; Thursday, 14 January 2010; Farina, Fayette County, Illinois

  

 

John Wesley Parker   (2 March 1951 - 28 April 2013)

 

KINMUNDY - John Wesley PARKER, 62, of Kinmundy died at 9 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2013, at his home.

He was born March 2, 1951, in Mattoon, son of John Wesley, Sr. and Mary (PAULEY) PARKER. He married Vicki STORCK on July 30, 1975, in Mt. Vernon, and she survives in Kinmundy.

In addition to his wife of 37 years, Mr. PARKER is survived by three sons, Albert "Andy" PARKER and wife Traci of Fairfield, Noah PARKER of Farina, and Dylan PARKER of Kinmundy; uncles, Kenneth PARKER of Alma, Leonard PARKER of Salem, Oliver PAULEY, and Humbolt and Leonard PAULEY of Mattoon; aunts, Ellen PERGL of Salem, and Pearl JORDAN of Florida; nephews, Eric, Wayne, Justin and  Roger JONES, and Daniel PARKER; sisters, Marci JONES of Louisville and Jean PARKER of Kinmundy; seven grandchildren, Andre, Shane and Danny PARKER of Salem, Alexis, Johnathan and Andrew PARKER of Fairfield, and Serenity PARKER of Farina; and a great-grandchild, Aiden WRIGHT of Salem.

He was preceded in death by; his parents and a brother, Roger PARKER.

Mr. PARKER was employed by Burlington Northern Railroad and Henne Oilfield Construction of Salem. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Neal Funeral Home in Kinmundy. Interment will follow at Sandy Branch Cemetery in rural Kinmundy.  Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family and will be accepted at the funeral home. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.jwnealfuneralhome.net.

 

The Sentinel; Page 7A; Tuesday, 30 April 2013; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

Leonard Lee Parker   (16 July 1925 - 30 November 2016)

 

 

LEONARD LEE PARKER, 91, of Salem, IL died November 30, 2016 at Doctor's Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Born July 16, 1925 in Alma, he was the son of Albert and Mary M. (SHULER) PARKER who preceded in death.

A retired employee for Henne Construction Company, formerly of Salem, he was a member of the Salem Moose Lodge, and a veteran of W. W. II serving in the U. S. Army. He was an avid fox hunter, and loved to fish, play bingo and listen to Blue Grass music.

He married Mary A. (BURKETT) HAYS in 1954, and she survives in Salem.

Also surviving are his children Leonard R. PARKER of Central City, IL, Toni BLACK of Centralia, IL and Aloma SULLIVAN of Salem, IL. Along with 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 3 great, great, great grandchildren.  Other survivors include his brother, Kenneth PARKER of Alma, and a sister, Ellen PERGL of Salem.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Ronnie PARKER.

Funeral services will be 12:00 o'clock noon on Saturday at the Rankin Funeral Home in Salem with burial to follow at Paradise Cemetery.  Visiting hours will be from 10:00 A.M. until the service hour on Saturday.  Memorials may be made to the Donor's choice and will be received by the funeral home.

 

Rankin Funeral Home; Friday, 2 December 2016; Salem, Marion County, Illinois; rankinfuneralhome.com

 

The Sentinel; Friday, 2 December 2016; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois;

 

 

 

Roger Lee Parker

(24 January 1954 — 31 March 2003)

 

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Neal Funeral Home in Kinmundy for Roger Lee Parker, 49, of Kinmundy, with burial in Martin Cemetery in Alma. Visitation will be from noon until service time on Thursday at the funeral home. Parker died at 3:30 p.m. on Monday at his home. He was born January 24, 1954, in Matton, the son of John Wesley Parker Sr. and Mary Pauley Parker.

He was a laborer for Alma Township.

Survivors include: one brother, John Wesley Parker Jr., of Farina; two sisters, Jeanie Marie Parker of Kinmundy and Marcia Jones of Xenia; one aunt, Ellen Pergl of Salem.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be made to the Parker family.

 

Salem Times Commoner; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 James Leonard Parkhurst

(13 November 1931 - 3 December 2015)

 

James Leonard PARKHURST, age 84, of Kinmundy, Illinois passed away at 4:10 a.m. on December 3, 2015 at his home.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood, Illinois with military rites. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood, Illinois. Jeff Brent and Rusty Courson will be officiating. Burial will be at Mason Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Celtic Hospice in Centralia, Illinois or donor’s choice.

James was born on November 13, 1931 in Watson, Illinois, the son of Charles Arthur and Iva Belle (WINES) PARKHURST. He married Marie Opal WINES on July 19, 1952; she preceded him in death on January 20, 1985. He later married Mary Sue KELLY on August 30, 1985 in Kinmundy, Illinois. He was a member of the American Legion and Brown Christian Church in Kinmundy, Illinois. He was a firefighter in the Air Force during the Korean War. He enjoyed farming, gardening, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his friends and family.

He is survived by his wife, Sue PARKHURST of Kinmundy, Illinois; two daughters, Kay WYCKOFF (husband Roger) of Effingham, Illinois, Kathy McMAHAN (husband Robert) of Herrin, Illinois; one daughter-in-law, Roswitha PARKHURST of Effingham, Illinois; two step-daughters, Wynelle VOWELL of Massachusetts and Coletta GARNER (husband Randy) of Wayne City, Illinois; two step-sons, Donald McROY (wife Astrid) of Alabama and Robert POLLARD (wife Crystal) of Kinmundy, Illinois; one sister, Judi Mae SCHMOHE (husband Hollis) of Missouri and several grandchildren, several step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis PARKHURST; four brothers, Robert, Richard, Donald, and Arthur PARKHURST, one sister, Annabelle FUGATE and two grandchildren, Deborah (WYCKOFF) CARZOO and Joy Marie KING in infancy.

 

Pagel Funeral Home; Friday, 4 December 2015; Edgewood, Effingham County, Illinois

pagelfuneralhome.com

 

 

 

Herbert Parkinson (11 December 1920 - 29 April 2000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evelyn M. (Feller) Parrill

(21 Nov 1921 - 15 Mar 2013)

 

 

           

 KINMUNDY - Evelyn M. PARRILL, 91, of Kinmundy, died March 15, 2013, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Effingham.

She was born Nov. 21, 1921 in Kinmundy, daughter of Ezra Theodore and Edith WOLFE FELLER who preceded her in death She married Clark W. PARRILL on Nov. 25, 1945, in Farina and he also preceded her in death.

Mrs. PARRILL is survived by her four daughters, Jan WOOD and husband Lee of Tolono,  Elaine PERINE and husband Doug of Rochester, Karen SCHWEIGHART and husband Mark of Rochester and Sharon YATES and husband Brad of Kinmundy; grandchildren, Joe and Laura YATES of Kinmundy, Chris and Heather YATES of Kinmundy, Jarod and Nora SCHWEIGHART of Chicago, Rachel and Dane STUBINGER of Ridge Farm and Alison SCHWEIGHART of Champaign and five great-grandchildren.

She as a homemaker and a proud farm wife. She was a member of the Farina United Methodist Church and the Kinmundy Homemakers.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Farina United Methodist Church with Howard BELL officiating. Interment will follow at the Elder Cemetery.

Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Memorials may be made to the Lutheran Care Center or the Kinmundy-Alma EMTs and will be accepted by the Rankin Funeral Home who is in charge of arrangements.

 

The Sentinel; Page 9A; Sunday, 17 March 2013; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

Tristan Jarod Pearson

(10 March 2014 - 30 July 2014)

 

SALEM - Tristan Jarod PEARSON, 4 months, of Salem, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 in Centralia, IL. He was born March 10, 2014 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, the twin son of Trenton PEARSON and Amber SLOAT.

Tristan is survived by his parents, Trenton PEARSON and Amber SLOAT of Salem; twin brother, Ashton PEARSON of Salem; grandparents, Lisa SLOAT and Scott SLOAT both of Salem, and Mark and Melissa PEARSON of Kinmundy; great-grandparents, Debbie and John NORMAN of Salem, Sandra TIPSWORD of Kinmundy, Lonnie BYERS of Farina, and Carolyn HARRIMAN of Salem; great-great-grandparents, Ruby SEEVERS of Salina, Kansas, and Betty BYERS of Iola.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home in Kinmundy, IL where the family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday, August 4, 2014. Funeral service will be at Neal Funeral Home at 1:00 PM, Monday, August 4, 2014, Rev. Calvin Jean officiating. Interment will be at Iola Cemetery, Iola, IL.

Memorial donations may be made to the family and will be received at the funeral home.  Memorial tributes and condolences may be made to the family at www.jwnealfuneralhome.net

  

 

Albert Perry

(11 Jun 1935 - 24 Feb 2003)

 

DECATUR -- Albert Perry, 67, of Decatur passed away 10:07 p.m. Monday (Feb. 24, 2003).

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Graceland Cemetery, with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. Pastor Dave Brown will officiate. There will be no visitation.  Graceland/Fairlawn   Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials: donor's choice.

Mr. Perry was born June 11, 1935, in Omega, the son of Charles Igo and Anna Viola Davison Perry. He was retired from Grigoleit Co. as a plating technician and molder. He served his country in the Army.

Surviving are his loving companion, Mary Ann Dash of Decatur; daughter, Lisa Michelle Perry of Lafayette, Ind.; brothers, Charles W. Perry of Decatur; Wayne Irwin Perry of Phelan, Calif.; David A. Perry of Huachuca City, Ariz.; sister, Gloria Levitt of Urbana; granddaughter, Sierra Renee.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Norma and Betty

 

 

Evalena M. (Krutsinger)  Perry  (20 March 1916 - 12 March 2011)

 

 

 

Marshall Perry

(13 June 1942-15 March 2001)

 

 

 

 

 Kinmundy - Marshall Lee PERRY, 58, of Kinmundy, formerly of Champaign, died Thursday evening, March 15, 2001, at St. Mary's/Good Samaritan Hospital in Centralia.

            He was born June 13, 1942, in Kinmundy, son of Donald H. and Nina (Jamison) Perry. He married Betty (Anthony) MALLETT PERRY on June 8, 1990, and she survives in Kinmundy.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Marshall D. PERRY of Missouri; a stepson, Phillip MALLETT of Alma; two daughters, Sharon L. STARK of Champaign and Nicole LOWE of Tennessee; a step-daughter, Sheryl BRUCE of Salem; three sisters, Joyce CAVINS and Judy HOUCHINS, both of Salem, and Thelma BRUTON of Champaign; and 13 grandchildren.

Mr. PERRY was a stock clerk for Wal-Mart in Salem and was a member of the Edgewood American Legion.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Neal Funeral Home in Kinmundy. Interment will be in Elder Cemetery, where military rites will be accorded.  Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice and will be received at the funeral home.

 

  

Ralph Ervin Perry

(22 Nov 1883 - 9 Oct 1932)

 

Ralph Ervin PERRY was born to Oliver and Belle PERRY in Moultrie Co., Ill. on Nov. 22, 1883, and died at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia on Oct. 9, 1932, following an operation for appendicitis.

He married Ella May MULVANEY on Jan. 13, 1904, and they had 4 children, 2 sons and 2 daughters. The wife, 1 son, and 2 daughters, preceded him in death. He married Mary Myrtle MULVANEY on Nov. 4, 1909, and they had 10 children, 6 sons and 4 daughters,1 daughter dying in infancy. He leaves a wife; 7 sons and 3 daughters: Charles, Manford, Lawrence, Harold, Paul, Cleo, Chester, Beulah, Jenice, and Maxine; 1 grandson; his mother, Mrs. Belle PERRY, 1 brother, Albert PERRY; and 3 sisters, Mrs. James DEVINE, Mrs. Grace BRIM, and Mrs. Margaret ROSS.  Services were held at Meacham Baptist with interment in Elder Cemetery.

 

Newspaper Date: 13 Oct 1932

 

 

Robert Peto  (1 February 1934 - 18 September 2012)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bonnie Jeanne (Bassett) Peyton-Pritchett

(4 Dec 1928 - 11 Dec 2009)

 

Bonnie J. PEYTON- PRITCHETT, 81, of Illiopolis died Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at Fair Havens Christian Home in Decatur.

She is survived by her husband, Frank PRITCHETT of Illiopolis; a son, Lee PEYTON Jr. of Illiopolis; two daughters, Jo KIRKHAM and husband Dennis of Greenville, and Nyla G. PEYTON and husband Robert BARNES of Oakley;  eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mason and Marjorie BASSETT; and two brothers, Richard BASSETT and Mason Lewis BASSETT.

 Private graveside services will be held at Doolen Cemetery in rural Vernon at a later date.   Memorials in her honor may be made to the cemetery fund will be accepted at Day Funeral Home in Sandoval, which is in charge of arrangements.   Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.dayfuneralhomes.com

 

The Sentinel (Page 7A); 16 Dec 2009; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

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Bonnie Jeanne BASSETT, born 4 Dec 1928, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of Mason and Marjorie Gayle (DOOLEN) BASSETT.

 

 

Annabelle Bessie (Rolan) Phillips

(19 Jan 1909 – 29 Nov 2003)

 

Annabelle Bessie Phillips, age 94, of Ocklawaha, Florida, formerly of Alma, died Saturday, November 29th, at Surrey Place in Ocala, Florida. She was a retired lunch manager in the Marion County School System.

Graveside services for Annabelle Bessie Phillips will be ten Saturday Morning at the Alma Cemetery. The public is to meet at the cemetery. The Neal Funeral Home in Kinmundy is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include son: Robert Phillips of Florida. Three grandchildren: Robert Phillips, Bret Phillips and Melissa McGivness.

 

 

Anthony Lee Phillips

(22 May 1952 - 26 Dec 2013)

 

 

ALMA - Anthony Lee PHILLIPS, 61, of Alma died Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013, at his home.  He was born May 22, 1952, in Salem, the son of Eugene M. and Violet (FOSTER) PHILLIPS. He married Connie SMITH, and they later divorced.  She survives in Salem.

Mr. PHILLIPS is survived by three sons, J.R. ALBERT and wife Misty of Salem, Anthony PHILLIPS, JR and companion Becky WIMBERLY of Alma, and Jerry PHIULKLIPS and wife Melissa of Centralia; two daughters, Toni WILKINS and husband Rick of  Salem, and Diane SNYDER and husband Dorsey of Sandoval; a brother, Leroy PHILLIPS and wife3 Linda of Kell; five sisters, Cleta LINDER of Beecher City, Carrie PRICEA of Vincennes, Ind., Cheryl DEVOR and companion Bill STREET of Salem, Pamela HOLMES and  husband Clarence of Salem, and Penny LUTZ and husband Jim of Christman; 12 grandchildren, Jonathon and A.J. WILKINS, Christina, Athena and Mason PHILLIPS, Drake and Lincoln PHILLIPS, and Destiny, Brandon, Brandi, Calvin and Sydnie ALBERTS.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bobby, Gene,  Cecil, B.E. "Bub" and Jerry PHILLIPS; and infant brother; and sisters, Betty DODSON and Wanda HERRINGTON.

Mr. PHILLIPS was a janitor prior to becoming disabled.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel at Rankin Funeral Home in Salem with the Rev. David WILLIAMA officiating. Private interment will follow.  Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Jan.  3 at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the family and will be accepted at the funeral home.

 

The Sentinel; Sunday, 29 December 2013; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

 

Herbert Phillips  (8 July 1917 - 29 March 2002)

 

 

 

  

Jearld Phillips

(1 February 1983- 23 March 2017)

 

 

 

Jearld PHILLIPS, age 34, of Kinmundy, died Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 at Way-Fair Nursing Center in Fairfield. He was a construction worker.

There will be no public services for Jearld PHILLIPS. The Rogers-Atkins Funeral home in Salem is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jearld PHILLIPS is survived by his mother: Connie SMITH of Salem; sons: Drake, Lincoln and Darrin; two brothers: Roy ALBERT, Jr. and wife Misty of Salem and Anthony 'Tony' PHILLIPS of Alma; sister: Diane SNYDER and husband Dorsey of Salem; half-sister: Toni WILKINS and husband Rick of Salem; step-father: Roy ALBERT of Salem; 12 nieces and nephews and one great nieces.

Jearld PHILLIPS was born on February 1st, 1983 in Centralia to Anthony PHILLIPS and Connie SMITH in Centralia. He was preceded in death by his father.

 

WJBD Radio; Friday, March 2017; Salem, Marion County, Illinois; wjbdradio.com

 

The Sentinel; Friday, March 2017; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phil Phillips

(12 July 1951 - 23 December 2012)

 

 

 ST. PETER - Phil PHILLIPS, 61, of St. Peter died at 9:35 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis.

 He was born July 12, 1951, in Salem, son of Ray and Lola Belle (SHELTON) PHILLIPS. He married Shelly GARRETT on Sept. 10, 1977, and she survives him in St. Peter.

In addition to his wife of 35 years, Mr. PHILLIPS is survived by two sons, Dustin PHILLIPS and partner Chuck SLAUGHTER of Louisville, Ky., and Kip PHILLIPS and wife Stella of San Jose, Calif.; two daughters, Katie SMITH of St. Peter and Andi Phillips and partner Lily WORBY of Urbana; two brothers, Don PHILLIPS and wife Ruth Ann of West Terre Haute, Ind., and Garry PHILLIPS

and wife Kathy of Mt. Vernon; four sisters, Donna STEVENS and husband John of Martinsville, Judy MILNER and husband Bill of Salem, Linda MISSELBROOK and husband Gary of Kinmundy and Kathy PERKINS and husband Ken of Waterloo; three grandchildren, Josie SMITH, Jacob SMITH and Sylvia PHILLIPS; and Josie and Jacob's father, Shane SMITH.   He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. PHILLIPS was a sales representative for Sloan Implement in Vandalia. He was a member and elder of Kinmundy Christian Church. He enjoyed playing mandolin and spending time with his grand-kids. His zest for life was reflected in his love for his friends and family. He will be remembered

for his strong faith, enduring optimism and warm outgoing nature.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Kinmundy Christian Church in Kinmundy. Interment will follow at Sandy Branch Cemetery in rural Kinmundy.     Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church.   Memorials may be made to Kinmundy Christian Church or to the Sandy Branch Cemetery, and will be accepted at the church or by Neal Funeral Home of Kinmundy, which is in charge of arrangements.     Online condolences may be left for the family at www.jwnealfuneralhome.net.

 

The Sentinel; Wednesday, 26 December 2012; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

Theodore "Ted" Phillips  (22 July 1925 - 22 September 2010)

 

 

 

 

Oma (Hester) Pigg   (24 August 1913 - 19 January 2001)

 

 

 

Paul Pitts

(15 August 1930 - 27 September 2015)

 

Paul PITTS, age 85, of Alma, died Sunday, September 27th, 2015, at home. He was a laborer in the oil fields. Paul also coached Babe Ruth Baseball, was an aluminum can recycler, loved the St. Louis Cardinals, loved family gatherings, and playing horseshoes and bags.

Funeral services for Paul PITTS will be held at eleven Wednesday morning at the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem, with David Kueker and David Williams officiating. Burial in the Antioch Cemetery in Centralia. Visitation will be from nine to eleven Wednesday morning prior to the service. Friends may also stop by 7872 Brimberry Road in Alma on Tuesday night to visit with the family if they would like. Memorials may be made to the family or the Kinmundy Area Food Pantry.

Paul PITTS is survived by children: Rhonda BROWN of Salem; Kenneth PITTS and special friend Kathleen of Odin; Brenda STANFORD and husband Randy of Salem; Marty PITTS and wife Gail of Alma; Mary BRIMBERRY and husband Brad of Alma; Rocky PITTS of Salem; Steve PITTS and wife Nita of Flora; Randy PITTS and fiancé Barbie of Centralia and John PITTS and wife Julie of Odin; Grandchildren: Dustin BROWN, Brad PITTS, Kelly CAVINS, Misty YARDLEY, Amy PITTS, Brian PITTSPITTS, Ashley PITTS, Cory PITTS, Andrea PITTS, Shawn PITTS, Adam BRIMBERRY, Bret PITTS, Tanner PITTS, Sophia PITTS; two step-grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and one step great grandchild. Two brothers: Henry Dale PITTS of Salem; Gene PITTS and wife Jessie of Kell; and sister: Sherry ARNOLD and husband Don of Salem.

Paul PITTS was born on August 15th, 1930 in Marion County to Marvin PITTS and Virginia (HAYS) PITTS. He married Elaine (TATE) PITTS on June 18th, 1952 in Marion County. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; father-in-law: Ora Tate; Mother-in-Law: Bernice MOYER TATE; brother: Dwight PITTS, sister: Pauline HAWLEY; son-in-law: Ronnie BROWN; daughter-in-laws: Cindy RUBLE PITTS and Bonnie NEVILLE PITTS.

 

WJBD – Radio; Sunday, 29 September 2015; Salem, Marion County, Illinois; wjbdradio.com

 

The Sentinel; Sunday, 29 September 2015; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois  

 

(Note: Antioch Cemetery is in Raccoon Township, Marion County, Illinois)

 

  

Betty J. (Ernst)  Polanka

(4 December 1933 — 4 May 2003)

 

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday at the Bear Creek Baptist Church in Westport, Indiana, for Betty J. Polanka, 69, of Westport, Indiana, with burial in the Bear Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. this evening at the Bass and Gasper Funeral Home in Westport, Indiana.

Polanka died on Sunday at her mother’s home in Kinmundy. She was born December 4, 1933, in St. Elmo, the daughter of Eugene and Louise Spencer Ernst. She married Joseph R. Polanka Sr. on November 20, 1955, in Kinmundy.

She graduated in 1951 from Kinmundy High School. She attended Gradwohl Institute of Medical Technology in St. Louis, Missouri. After living in Illinois, she and her husband moved to Bartholomew County, Indiana, in 1969 and have resided in the Bear Creek community since that time. She was a medical technologist, having retired from the Decatur County Memorial Hospital in 1999. She was a member of the Bear Creek Baptist Church, Gideon Auxiliary, Columbus Flower Lane Garden Club and Indiana Daffodil Society. She was also a member and president of the Indiana Daylily and Iris Society.

Survivors include: her husband of Westport, Indiana; her mother of Kinmundy, two sons, Joseph Polanka Jr. of Westport, Indiana, and David E. Polanka and wife Gwen of Panama City, Florida; one daughter, Elizabeth Green and husband Eric of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one sister Shirley Eckman of Decatur; two brothers, Dr. Gary Ernst of Panama City, Florida, and Charles Ernst and wife Karen of

Alton; seven grandchildren, Adam, Jonathan and Connor Polanka of Westport, Indiana, Ryan and Erin Green of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Yvette and Jasmine Polanka of Panama City, Florida; and 12 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Memorials may be made to the Gideon Memorial Bible Program or to the Betty Jean Polanka Scholarship fund through the Bass and Gasper Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.bassgasper.com. Local arrangements were made by the neal Funeral home in Kinmundy.

 

Salem Times Commoner; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

  

 

Berle Leroy Potter

(16 Dec 1934 - 5 May 2018)

 

Berle Leroy POTTER, age 83, of Kinmundy, passed away at 4:07 am, Saturday, May 5, 2018 at his daughter's home in Kinmundy.

Berle was born on December 16, 1934 in Mason, IL the son of the late Virgil Rufus POTTER and the late Alice Grace (WHITT) POTTER. He was united in marriage to Shirley Joan Potter on September 9, 1955 at the Farina Baptist Church. She preceded him in death on July 31, 2011.

He was a member of the Meacham Baptist Church and was employed as a truck driver with Brown's and a custodian of the Kinmundy and Alma schools. He was also a part-time employee for Neal Funeral Home for over 25 years.

He is survived by son Ronnie (Audrey) POTTER of Salem; daughters; Vickie (Gene) SIMMONS of Farina, Janie VEST of Kinmundy, Deana (Keith) VAN SCYOC of Farina, Debbie (Jim) WHITE of Kinmundy; brother, Robert (Atoyna) POTTER of Kinmundy; brother-in-law, Nolan WOODEN of Kinmundy; sister, Eva WEST of Kinmundy; sister-in-law, Pat POTTER of Kinmundy; 17 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Berle is preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother Lawrence POTTER, sister Iva WOODEN, sister-in-law Joyce POTTER, granddaughter Jennifer POTTER and grandson Zachariah VEST.

Arrangements are entrusted to Neal Funeral Home of Kinmundy. Cremation rites will be accorded and a memorial service will be held Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 3:00 pm at Elder Cemetery in Kinmundy.  Memorial donations may be made to the donor's choice and will be received at the funeral home. Please visit www.jwnealfuneralhome.net to leave condolences, tributes or to light a candle.

 

Neal Funeral Home; Thursday, 25 May 2018; Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois; jwnealfuneralhome.net

 

The Farina News; Thursday, 10 May 2018; Farina, Fayette County, Illinois

  

 

Lawrence E. Potter

(19 April 1945 - 17 April 2013)

 

            Lawrence E. POTTER, 68, of Kinmundy, died April 17, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family. Born February 23, 1945 in St. James, he was the son of Virgil R. and Alice (WHITT) POTTER who preceded him in death.

He married Joyce Ann GEILER, February 19, 1970 in Mt. Vernon and she preceded him in death in 2003. He then married Patricia Ann HILLS, May 29, 2010 at their home. She survives. Also surviving are: Kurtis POTTER, his son of Springfield; Kevin LANE, his son and wife Diane of Kinmundy; Kenneth "Bub" LANE, his son and wife Marie of Patoka; Wesley HILLS, his son and wife Lee of Rossville, Ga.; Christopher HILLS, his son and wife Heather of Simpsonville, S.C.; Kathy McCARTY, his daughter of Kinmundy; Tressie DOWNS, his daughter and husband Wil of Woodlawn; Berle POTTER, his brother of Kinmundy; Robert POTTER his brother and wife Atonya of Kinmundy; Iva WEST, his sister of Kinmundy; and 17 grandchildren.

In addition to his first wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Eva Wooden.    Lawrence was a farmer.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery in Kinmundy, with Pastor Scott LAMBRICH officiating.  There will be no public visitation. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery from 2:30 p.m. until the service hour.  Memorials may be made to the Guide Dogs for the Blind and will be received by the Rankin Funeral Home who is in charge of arrangements.

 

Marion County Observer; Friday, 19 April 2013; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

http://marioncountyobserver.com/lawrence-e-potter-p816-162.htm

 

 

  

 

Ryan Dwain Potter

(16 Feb 1989 - 8 Feb 2012)

 

Ryan Dwain POTTER, age 22, of Effingham, IL, passed away at 9:30 pm, Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at Carl Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. 

Ryan was born February 16, 1989 in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Robert POTTER and Atonya POTTER.  He was a member of the Brown Christian Church and the Phat Men Motor Club - Shade Tree, USA.

Ryan is survived by parents, Robert Dwain and Atonya POTTER of Kinmundy; son, Chase Alexander POTTER of Salem, IL; sisters, Robin TATE of Vandalia, IL, Kendra CARSON and husband Zeno of Pinkneyville, IL, and Tawny BRANAMAN and husband Bryan of San Angelo, TX; brothers, Derick POTTER and wife Gina of Farina, IL, Terry POTTER and wife Carolyn of Kinmundy, IL and Trevor Connell of San Angelo, TX; grandmother, Paullette Mulvaney of Kinmundy; great grandmother, Lillie MANGNER of Kinmundy; aunts, Candice BROOKS and husband Larry, Elaine GOFF and husband Frank, and Eva WEST; uncles, Danny MULVANEY and wife LaDonna, John MULVANEY and wife Sharon, Lawrence POTTER and wife Pat, Berle POTTER, and Nolan WOODEN and wife Catherine.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, John W. MULVANEY and Dan MANGNER; grandparents, Virgil and Alice POTTER, and Ray and Edith MULVANEY.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home of Kinmundy, IL. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday, February 12, 2012 and from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, Monday, February 13, 2012 all at the Brown Christian Church in Kinmundy, IL. Funeral service will be at Brown Christian Church at 12:00 pm, Monday, February 13, 2012.

Darren Barbee officiating and interment will be at Courson Cemetery, Kinmundy, IL.  Memorials may be made to Ryan's son, Chase Alexander POTTER and will be recieved at the church and funeral home.  Memorial tributes and condolences may be made to the family at

www.jwnealfuneralhome.net

 

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From The Sentinel

10 February 2012

"Mr. POTTER was employed as an auto body repair technician for Walk's Auto Body in Teutopolis. He was a member of Brown Christian Church in rural Kinmundy and the Phat Men Motor Club - Shade Tree, U.S.A."

 

  

 

Jo Ann (Holcomb) Powell

(24 October 1946 - 24 February 2018)

 

 

Jo Ann POWELL, of Alma, died Saturday, February 24th, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She worked for Shamrock Dry Cleaners, cleaned houses and attended the Salem First Baptist Church.

Funeral services for Jo Ann POWELL will be held at seven Wednesday night at the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem. Visitation will be from five to seven Wednesday night. Memorials may be made to Donor's Choice.

Jo Ann POWELL was born on October 24th, 1946 in Big Lake, Texas to William CULVERT HOLCOMB and Pauline (Littlejohn) Holcomb. She married Ronald Telmage POWELL on January 5th, 1965 in Kermit, Texas.

Jo Ann POWELL is survived by son: William Cameron POWELL and significant other Mindi SLATER of Alma; grandchildren: Lacey POWELL and Joshua Ray WINKLER who she raised, Johnny POWELL, Aaron Bradford and Daron BRADFORD; step-grandchildren: Xada SLATER, Brianna and Courtney SLATER; brothers: William HOLCOMB and wife Sabrina of TXI Butch HOLCOMB and wife Peggy of Texas; sisters: Helen KISER of Texas, Evelyn GROGAN and husband Joe of Texas; Mary STEVENS of Texas and Billie HOLCOMB of Texas.

Jo Ann POWELL was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son: Johnny POWELL.

 

WJBD Radio; Tuesday, 27 February 2018; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

wjbdradio.com

 

The Sentinel; Tuesday, 27 February 2018; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

Salem Times-Commoner; Wednesday, 28 February 2018; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

Ronald Telmage Powell

(17 February 1941- 18 November 2011)

 

 

            ALMA - Ronald Telmage POWELL, 70, of Alma died at 10:57 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, at St.  Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Centralia.

He was born Feb 17, 1941, in Eldorado, son of Fred and Ruby (COKER) POWELL.  He married JoAnn HOLCOMB on Jan. 5, 1965, in Kermit, Texas, and she survives in Alma.

He is survived by a son, William Cameron POWELL of Alma; a granddaughter he helped raise, Lacey POWELL; two sisters, Gloria Sue CREAMER of Salem and Carol POWELL of Central City; and four grandchildren, Aaron BRADFORD, Daron BRADFORD, Josh WINKLER and Johnny Lee POWELL.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Johnny Lee POWELL; a brother, William POWELL; and two sisters, Mary JOHNSON and Shirley VARGAS.  Mr. POWELL was a custodian at Salem Community High School and a veteran of the United States Army.

Services will be held at 7 p.m. today at Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem with Doug ROMINE officiating.   Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

The Sentinel; Page 9A; Sunday, 20 November 2011; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

  

Vernon Leroy Powell

(13 August 1933 - 14 February 2016)

 

           

 

Vernon POWELL, age 82, of Decatur, formerly of Alma, died Sunday, February 14th, at his home. He was a machinist at Caterpillar for 35 years and a ten year member of the Air Force. Vernon was a member of the American Legion, Farm Bureau and National Wild Turkey Federation. He was an avid outdoorsman and truly enjoyed hunting and fishing with family. Vernon also enjoyed gardening.

Funeral services for Vernon POWELL will be held at one Thursday afternoon at the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem, with Todd Maxwell officiating. Burial in the Martin Cemetery in Alma. Military rights will be performed by the Salem American Legion. Visitation will be after 11 Thursday morning at the funeral home until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to Cancer Care Specialist in Decatur.

Vernon Leroy POWELL is survived by his wife: Claudia Ruth (JETER) POWELL of Decatur, daughter: Barbara Ann POWELL of Decatur; son: Bruce Edward POWELL and wife Sharon of Bargersville, Indiana; grandchildren: Peyton POWELL and Brady BROWN of Bargersville, Indiana, as well as by several nieces and nephews.

Vernon POWELL was born on August 13th, 1933 in Alma to Harry Lemon POWELL and Ruby May (SHULER) POWELL. He married Claudia Ruth (JETER) POWELL of Decatur on July 5th, 1964 in Salem. He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters: Vera BRUNFIELD; Gladys DUNCAN; Veretta GARRETT; Viola HUFF and Violet WIDDOWS and two brothers: Hartzell POWELL and Virgil POWELL.

 

WJBD – Radio; Tuesday, 16 February 2016; Salem, Marion County, Illinois; wjbdradio.com

 

The Sentinel; Tuesday, 16 February 2016; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

Virgil Powell (5 May 1931 - 4 February 2002)

 

 

Anna Bonita "Bonnie" (Mansker) Powless

(5 May 1945 - 23 October 2017)

 

 

 

 

Anna 'Bonnie' POWLESS, age 72, of Salem, died Monday at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa. She was a retired caregiver of the Pentecostal Faith.

 Funeral services for Anna Bonita 'Bonnie' POWLESS will be held at two Saturday afternoon at the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem, with Larry Woodward presiding. Burial in the Martin Cemetery in Alma. Visitation from five to seven Friday night at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

'Bonnie' POWLESS is survived by her husband Richard POWLESS of Salem; two daughters: Sheila STANFORD and husband Brett of Salem and Lisa TROWBRIDGE and husband Danny of Lemars, Iowa; six brothers: Bill MANSKER of Centralia, Bob MANSKER and wife Barbara of DuQuoin, Dan MANSKER of California, Denny MANSKER of Salem, Ronnie MANSKER and wife Sharon of Kinmundy and Mike MANSKER of Kinmundy; four grandchildren: Richie LATCH, Amanda McINTOSH, Shannon GARNEY and John TROWBRIDGE; 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

'Bonnie' POWLESS was born on May 5th, 1945 in Thebes to Gordon MANSKER and Anna Jo (ADAMS) MANSKER. She married Richard POWLESS on January 6th, 1963 in Salem.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister: Rose Mary LOUGE and two brothers: Gordon 'Skeeter' MANSKER and Jake MANSKER.

 

WJBD Radio; Friday, 27 October 2017; Salem, Marion County, Illinois; wjbdradio.com

 

Salem Times-Commoner; Friday, 27 October 2017; Page 2A; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

Donna Anne (Griggs) Powless

(19 July 1943 - 23 June 2016)

 

Donna POWLESS, age 72,       of Kinmundy, died Thursday, June 23rd, 2016, at the Odin Care Center. She was a system analyst at Kaskaskia College and of the Methodist Faith.

Funeral services for Donna Anne GRIGGS POWLESS will be held at one Monday afternoon at the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem. Burial at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Centralia. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 Sunday night at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Raymond D. Jack Meyers Memorial Scholarship Fund, Kinmundy-Alma Fire Department, or the Centralia Humane Society.

Survivors include her husband: David POWLESS of Kinmundy; daughters: Sara POWLESS and fiancé John HANLON of Springfield; Dr. Cecelia POWLESS and husband Ethan HEICHER of Kokomo, Indiana; brother: Robert GRIGGS of Salem; brother-in-laws: Gary POWLESS and wife Marilyn of Centralia; Tom TATE and wife Indea of Salem, along with nieces and nephews.

Donna Anne Griggs POWLESS was born on July 19th, 1943 in Centralia to Otis GRIGGS and Sara (CAIN) GRIGGS. She married David POWLESS of Kinmundy on August 9th, 1969 at Grace Methodist Church in Salem. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Otis GRIGGS Junior and Richard GRIGGS; two sisters: Betty RAYMOND and Ruby GRIGGS; and a sister-in-laws: Ladena ARNOLD, Virginia GRIGGS and June GRIGGS.

 

WJBD – Radio; Wednesday, 29 June 2016; Salem, Marion County, Illinois; wjbdradio.com

 

The Sentinel; Saturday, 25 June 2016; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

Salem Times Commoner; Page 2A; Wednesday, 29 June 2016; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

James Robert Powless  (25 January 1946 - 14 July 2017)

 

 

 

 

 Pansy (West) Pugsley

(11 May 1935 - 2 April 2014)

 

REEDS SPRING, Mo. - Pansy (WEST) PUGSLEY 78, of Reeds Spring, Mo., formerly of Kinmundy, died Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at Cox Medical Center in Branson, Mo.

She was born May 11, 1935, in Kinmundy, daughter of Donald WEST and Mildred PHILLIPS.

            Ms. PUGSLEY is survived by son, Charles PUGSLEY and wife Marie of Reeds Spring, Mo.; a daughter, Rhonda BENEDICT of Reeds Spring; two sisters, Roxie HENKE of Kinmundy and Mona WATSON of  Salem; two grandchildren, Josh GULLEY and wife Amber and Shirley HASTINGS and husband Stephen, all of Reeds Spring; and two great-grandsons, Christian GULLEY and Jayden HASTINGS.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Rose STORMENT; three brothers, Richard, Rex, and Rick WEST; and two grandchildren.

Ms. PUGSLEY was a waitress and a cook

Services will be held at noon Saturday at Rogers Atkins Funeral Home in Salem. Interment will follow at Elder Cemetery in Kinmundy.       Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon  Saturday at the funeral home.

 

The Sentinel; Thursday, 4 April 2014; Page 7A; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

   

 

David E. Purcell

(27 Apr 1954 - 19 Feb 2012)

 

 

SALEM - David E. PURCELL, 58, of Salem, formerly of Alma, died at 3:31 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, at Salem Township, Hospital.

He was born April 27, 1954, in Salem, son of John D. and Wilma (OSBORN) PURCELL. He married Lisa PLATZ on June 19, 1999, in Mt. Vernon, and she survives in Salem.

In addition to his wife, Mr. PURCELL is survived by his mother and by three brothers, Roger and wife Julie of St. Joseph, Floyd and wife Joni of Alma, and Charles and wife Sheila of Vandalia; a sister, Carole SHAFFER and husband Richard of Salem; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Mr. PURCELL was employed as an over-the-road truck driver. He was a member of Alma Methodist Church and the Lions Club.

Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem with Lillian PHILLIPS officiating. Interment will follow at Alma Cemetery. Friends may call from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the family and will be received by the funeral

home.

 

The Sentinel; Page 7A; Tuesday, 21 February 2012; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois 

 

 

John D. Purcell

(19 Apr. 1919 - 2 July 2002)

 

 

 

Ernest "Gene" Reese  (24 July 1916 - 3 Apr 1997)

 

 

 

Esther D. Reese        

(d. 28 Apr 2006)

 

Funeral Date: 2 May 2006

Esther D. Reese, age 87, of Kinmundy, died Friday, April 28th, at Salem Township

Hospital.   She was a homemaker.   Funeral services for Esther Reese will be held at two Tuesday afternoon at the Neal Funeral Home in Kinmundy. Burial in the Sandy Branch Cemetery in rural Kinmundy. Visitation will be from six to eight Monday night at the Neal Funeral Home in Kinmundy. Memorials may be made to the Kinmundy American Legion Building Fund.

Survivors include sons: Darrel Anderson and wife Linda of Woodward, Oklahoma and Donald Anderson and wife Margie of Taylorville, brothers: Frank Miller of Altamont and Lester Miller of St. Peter, sisters: Phoebe Runge of Farina, Nola Robb of Kinmundy, and Opal Krutsinger of Salem, five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two step great grandchildren.

 

 

Francis Marion "Frank" Reese

(10 Apr 1883- 18 Nov 1943)

 

Francis Marion REESE, second son of George and Sarah REESE, was born near St. James, Illinois on April 10, 1883.   At the age of nine years, his parents moved from this vicinity to a farm west of Kinmundy, where the family had resided several years. While still living in this community he was united in marriage to Martha CONANT of Kinmundy on Jan. 18, 1906, and they had two sons and one daughter came to bless this home.

In the year 1913 he was united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.  A few years later he purchased the Sam HOWELL farm northeast of Kinmundy and with his family move to their new home, in which community the family still resides.

Not only was he successful in farming during these years, but was also quite an extensive strawberry grower, the past several years being busily engaged with his peach orchards.

In the early spring of this year, his family first learned of his failing health and medical aid was sought to help correct his illness. For a time he seemed to improve, but since early this fall his condition became more serious and he entered the Salem Hospital for treatment. After a few days returned home and later entered the hospital in Effingham. In spite of excellent medical aid and loving care his family gave, his condition failed to improve and on the morning of Nov. 8th at 7:15 a.m. he quietly passed away.

He leaves to mourn his passing: his wife, Martha; two sons, Murrell and Lowell and a daughter, Mrs. Mildren SUTTON, two daughters-in-law, three grandchildren, Beryl and Dale and Donna SUTTON, all of near Farina; six brothers, James of Pana, Ill; Charles of Rock Falls, Ill.; Sam of California, Jesse of Kinmundy, Ott of Jolilet, Ill.; Ben of Iowa; one adopted sister, Mrs. Helen ALEXANDER of Christopher.

His father and mother and only sister, Lulu, and two grandchildren, Joyce and Doris REESE preceded him in death.

Not only will he be sadly missed by his immediate family, but by a host of friends and neighbors, whom he was always willing to help in time of need.

 

The Farina News; 18 November 1943; Farina, Fayette County, Illinois

 

 

Murrell Reese

(Dec. 16, 1907 – Feb. 2, 1969)

 

 

 

Joyce Aileen Reese  (Jan. 4, 1935 - Jan. 20, 1936)

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gwendolyn Sue "Gwen" (McCarty) Reid

(26 October 1950 - 2 July 2017)

 

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Sue REID, age 66 of Farina, passed away at 10:29 pm, on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at her home in Farina.

Gwen was born Thursday, October 26, 1950 in Salem, the daughter of the late Lawrence "Jerry" McCARTY and the late Dorothy MULVANEY McCARTY. She was united in marriage on October 2, 1970 in Centralia, IL to Robert REID who survives in Farina.

She was employed by the Kinmundy Truck Stop and loved to mushroom hunt and crappie fish.

Gwen is survived by her husband, sons, Robby REID and friend Robin Tate of Farina, Eric and Crystal REID of Louisville, Kevin and Bobbie REID of Kinmundy and Brian and Guadalupe REID of Kinmundy; daughters, Chrystal REID and fiancée Paul SMITH of Kinmundy, Jessica REID and fiancée Chris PATTEN of Kinmundy; brothers, Ronnie and Roger McCARTY both of Farina; sister, Rhonda JULIUS of Kinmundy; 15 grand children and 1 great grand child.

She was preceded by her parents, brother, Bobby McCARTY and sister, Gloria MISELBROCK.

Arrangements are entrusted to Neal Funeral Home of Kinmundy. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Phillips Cemetery in Kinmundy.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice and will be received by the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.jwnealfuneralhome.net.

 

Neal Funeral Home; Friday, 7 July 2017; Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois; jwnealfuneralhome.net

 

Salem Times-Commoner; Friday, 7 July 2017; Page 2A; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

Maude B. (Walsh) Reno   (7 November 1912 - 7 April 2001)

 

  

 

 

 

Tracy Reno (11 October 1919 - 12 December 2001)

 

 

 

 

Nita R. Richey

(28 September 1963 - 26 November 2003)

 

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday at Weber Funeral Home in Edwardsville for Nita R. Richey, 40, of Edwardsville. Richey has been cremated. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday at Weber Funeral Home in Edwardsville. Internet visitors can sign a guest register online at

weberfuneralhome.com. The Reverend James Coode of Eden U.C.C. will officiate during the memorial service.

Richey died at 2:48 p.m. on Wednesday at her residence. She was born on September 28, 1963, in Kinmundy, the daughter of Jack and Paula Barksdale of Kinmundy. She married Geoff Richey, who survives.

Richey worked at Sunset Hills Country Club in Edwardsville as an office manager for 10 years.

Survivors include: her husband, Geoff; one stepson, Geoff Richey of Edwardsville; and one stepdaughter, Heidi Richey, of Denver, Colorado; paternal grandmother, Maxine Barksdale, of Salem; two brothers, Gary Barksdale and wife Kathy of Robinson and Don Barksdale of Springfield; eight sisters, Samantha DeVeres and husband Andy of Flora, Sandra Smith and husband Darrell of Dundas, Crystal Woodward and husband John of Illiopolis, Terry Wescott and husband Bruce of Springfield, Tracey Welsh and husband Steve of Springfield, Jody Barksdale of Sullivan, Nedra Barksdale of Kinmundy, and Judi Edgington of Charleston.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

Salem Times Commoner; Salem, Marion County, Illinois;

 

 

Thelma D. (Doolen) Riley

(8 Feb 1904 - 4 May 2007)

 

SALEM--Thelma D. RILEY, 103, of Salem, formerly of Patoka, died Friday, May 4, 2007, at Twin Willows Nursing Home in Salem.  

She was born on Feb. 8, 1904, in Vernon, daughter of Oscar L. and Cora Alice (CAMPBELL) DOOLEN. She married Howard S. RILEY on Dec 30, 1933, in Princeton, Ind., and he preceded her in death on Sept. 2, 1973.

Mrs. RILEY is survived by nieces and nephews Bonnie PAYTON and husband Frank of Illiopolis, Nancy GRAMLICK and Jenny GRAMLICK, born of Memphis, Tenn., and Thomas GRAMLICK of Little Rock Arkl; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.  In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, William DOOLEN; two infant brother; two sisters, Marjorie BASSETT and Wanza GRAMLICK; and a nephew, Donald RILEY.

Mrs. RILEY taught elementary school from 1922 to 1958, teaching at schools in Marion, Fayette and Dewitt counties. She graduated from Centralia High School and the Normal Teachers College. She was the oldest member of Patoka United Methodist Church, a charter member of the Marion County Genealogical and Historical Society, and was a member of the National Retired Teachers Association and the Marion County Retired Teachers. She was a former member and past matron of Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 606 of Kinmundy.

Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at Day Funeral Home in Patoka with the Rev. Clayton COFFEY officiating. Interment will follow at DOOLEN Cemetery on McNicol Road in Vernon.  Friends may call from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.  Memorial may be made to the donor's choice and will be accepted by the funeral home.

 

The Sentinel; Saturday, 5 May 2007; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

Anna May Ritter

(15 July 1932 - 19 May 2014)

 

 

Anna Ritter - SALEM - Anna May RITTER, 81, of Salem died at 5:56 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2014, at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon.

            She was born July 15, 1932, in Omega Township in Marion County, daughter of Ora and Ruby (MULVANY) RITTER.

            Ms. RITTER was a teacher at Kinmundy and Oskaloosa, and later retired from Decatur School Systems in 1987. She attended Lovell's Grove Christian Church. She was a member of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association. Ms. RITER was a Sunday school teacher and treasurer at Lovell's Grove Christian Church and was a trustee for Phillips Cemetery.

            Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem with Roy KODUVELI and Bill CASH officiating. Interment will follow at Phillips Cemetery in Omega.

            Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

            Memorial contributions may be made to Phillips Cemetery or Lovell's Grove Christian Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.

 

The Sentinel; Monday, 19 May 2014; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Francis H. Ritter

(15 April 1919 - 24 Oct 2006)

 

Francis H. Ritter, 87 Dies

Funeral services was held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday 28, 2006 at the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem for Francis H. RITTER, 87, of Mattoon, Formerly of Salem, with interment in the Phillips Cemetery in Kinmundy. Military rites will be conducted by the Salem American Legion. Visitation is tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The Reverend Rusty COURSON will officiate the service.

Ritter died at 3:40 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon.

He was born in Omega Township on April 15, 1919, the son of Ora Allen RITTER and Ruby (MULVANEY) RITTER. On March 27, 1940, he married Viola Mae MULVANEY in Kentucky.

He worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps, and retired after 41 years with the Missouri Pacific and C&EI railroads. He was a member of the Christian Church in Mattoon. During World War II, he received the Purple Heart while serving in in the Army. He enjoyed gardening, "handyman jobs," and spending time with family, and friends.

Survivors include: his wife, Viola Mae RITTER of Danville; two daughters, Carol Sue ROBERTS and husband Darrell of Salem and Betty Frances EUBANKS of Savoy; nine grandchildren; a brother, Mont RITTER and wife Willadene of Kinmundy; and sisters Ida SMITH and husband Warren and Anna May RITTER, all of Salem.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Bruce Allen RITTER; three brothers, Laurel, Melvin, and Morris; and two sisters, Stella MULVANEY and Neva YATES.

 

The Kinmundy Express; Thursday, 2 November 2006; Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

Velma Willadene (Shaffer) Ritter

(31 March 1922 - 2 June 2015)

 

 

Velma 'Willadene' RITTER, age 93, of Kinmundy, died Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015, at Doctor's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was a floral designer at various local flower shops in the area, enjoyed sewing and reading, and was a member of the Christian Women's Fellowship at Brown Christian Church and active in numerous church functions. 

Funeral Services for Velma 'Willadene' RITTER will be held at one Saturday afternoon at the Brown Christian Church in Kinmundy, with Rusty COURSON and Jeff BENT officiating.  Burial in the Phillips Cemetery in Kinmundy.  Visitation will be from five to eight Friday evening at the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem.  Memorials may be made to the Phillips Cemetery or Brown Christian Church.

Velma 'Willadene' RITTER is survived by husband:  Charles 'Mont' RITTER of Kinmundy; sons: Keith RITTER and wife Wilma of Kinmundy; Allen RITTER and wife Karen of Xenia; Larry RITTER and wife Phyllis of Kinmundy; and Kevin RITTER and wife Becky of Heyworth, and sister:  Lucille VANDEVEER of Salem, ten grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.  

Velma 'Willadene' RITTER was born on March 31st, 1922 in Marion County to William Henry SHAFFER and Mary (YOST) SHAFFER.  She married Charles 'Mont' RITTER on November 1st, 1941 in Centralia.  He survives in Kinmundy.  She was preceded in death by her parents, half brother: Lester YOST and wife Myrtle and brother-in-law: Ray VANDEVEER, and four great grandchildren. 

 

WJBD Radio; Thursday, 4 June 2015; Salem, Marion County, Illinois; wjbdradio.com

 

The Sentinel; Thursday, 4 June 2015; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

  

 

Donald E. Robb

(11 September 1923 — 17 December 2003)

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at Neal Funeral Home in Kinmundy for Donald E. Robb, 80, of Kinmundy, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Neal Funeral Home.  Robb died at 11:55 p.m. on Wednesday at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia.

He was born on September 11, 1923, in Marion County, the son of Thurman and Georgia Spicer Robb. He married Nola Miller Robb on November 16, 1946.

He was a retired farmer and a member of the Kinmundy First United Methodist Church. He was also a volunteer fireman for several years, a past township trustee, and a past ASC committeeman.

Survivors include: his wife; seven sons, Maurice Robb and wife Linda of Kinmundy, Marlin Robb and wife Marcia of Watson, Duane Robb and wife Phyllis of Mt. Vernon, Stanley Robb and wife Kathy of Kinmundy, Sterling Robb and wife Debra of Centralia, Bruce Robb and wife Joyce of Kinmundy, and Larry Robb and wife Peggy of Kinmundy; one daughter, Colleen Robb of Salem; one sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Floyd Garrett of Kinmundy; 16 grandchildren; and

four great-grandchildren.

Memorial have been established for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease or Alzheimer’s Disease and for the Kinmundy-Alma Fire Department.

 

Salem Times Commoner; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

Harold Robb

  (9 April 1921 - 22 July 2004)

 

 

 

 

Lelah Maxine Bailey Robb

(30 March 1920 — 8 January 2005)

 

Memorial services were held today at the Nazarene Church in Orlando, Florida, for Lelah Maxine Bailey Robb, 84, of Orlando. A memorial service will be held in Kinmundy at a later date.   Robb died on Saturday, January 8, at the Orlando Regional Hospital in Orlando.

She was born in Caddo, Texas, on March 30, 1920, the oldest child of Irene Alberson and Cecil Bailey. In January 1942, she married Wayne Robb. For the many years she and her husband lived in Kinmundy, she was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Eight and 40, and the Salem Elks Club. She was also a den mother for the Cub Scouts and was active in church and the community. After moving to Orlando, she was the organist for the Orlando Twins baseball team. She retired from Primrose Private School in Orlando. She was a friend to all who knew her both in Kinmundy and Orlando.

Survivors include: her husband; two sons, John and Jill Robb and Richard and Sharon Robb, both of Orlando; a brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Nancy Bailey of Salem; sisters and brothers-in-law, Patricia and Bob Sagadine of Plainfield, Frances and Dick Gray of Robinson, Marie Sweeney of New Harmony, Indiana, Millie and Charles Bassett of Evansville, Indiana, Pola Doolen, Lillie and Ted Phillips, and Shirley Miller, all of Kinmundy; and three grandchildren, Bailey, Benji and Samson Robb.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lloyd Bailey and Bob Bailey.

 

Salem Times Commoner; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

  

 

Nola K. (Miller) Robb

(22 Oct 1926 - 8 Jan 2010)

 

Nola K. ROBB, 83, of Kinmundy passed away at 7:34 a.m. on Friday, January 8, 2010, in Salem Township Hospital at Salem.

She was born on October 22, 1926, in Loogootee, a daughter of Simon Peter and Dada Colas (CALVERT) MILLER. She married Donald Edward ROBB on November 16, 1946, in Vandalia. He preceded her in death.

She was a homemaker and was a member of Kinmundy United Methodist Church, Marion County Homemaker Extension, Kinmundy Women's Club, Shanghai Club, and Twilight Circle of the Kinmudy United Methodist Church.

She is survived by sons, Maurice D. (Linda) ROBB, Stanley (Kathy) ROBB, Bruce (Joyce) ROBB, and Larry (Peggy) ROBB, all of Kinmundy, Marlin (Marcia) ROBB of Watson, Duane (Phyllis) ROBB of Mt. Vernon, and Sterling (Debra) ROBB of Centralia; daughter, Collene (Steve) MURPHY of Salem; brother, Frank (Evelyn) MILLER of Altamont; sister, Mary KRUTSINGER of Salem; 17 grandchildren; 3 stepgrandsons; 15 great-grand-children; and 2 step-great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Albert and Lester MILLER; and sisters, Phoebe, Gladys, Esther, and Alice.

The funeral was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 11th, at the Kinmundy United Methodist Church. Visitation was held Sunday evening from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery at Kinmundy. Neal Funeral Home in Kinmundy was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Evergreen Cemetery or the Kinmundy EMTs.

 

The Farina News; Thursday, 14 January 2010; Page 1; Farina, Fayette County, Illinois

 

 

Wayne Robb

(1921 - 22 Jan 2010)

 

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Kinmundy for Wayne ROBB, 88, of Orlando, Florida, and formerly of Kinmundy.

ROBB died on Friday, January 22. He was born in Kinmundy, the only son of Eli and Josie (BALLANCE) ROBB. In 1942, he married Maxine BAILEY.

He was an oilfield salesman and served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.A. Hovey.  He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Orlando, a lifelong Mason, a member of the Elks Club, the American Legion, and was in the Bahia Shrine Legion of Honor.

Survivors include: two sons, John E. ROBB and wife Jill, and Richard W. ROBB and wife Dawn; and three grandchildren, Benjamin, Bailey, and Samson ROBB.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years; his parents; and two sisters.   At his request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his grandson, Benjamin J. ROBB Cancer Treatment Fund c/o Suntrust Bank, 2300 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.

 

Salem Times Commoner; Page 2; Friday, 12 February 2010; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

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ROBB MEMORIAL SERVICE

   A Memorial Service for Wayne ROBB will be held at the United Methodist Church in Kinmundy on Sunday, May 9, 2010, at 2:00 p.m.

Wayne passed away on January 22, 2010, in Orlando, Florida. He was born and raised in Kinmundy. He had been married to Maxine (BAILEY) for 63 years when she preceded him in death in 2007. He was a veteran of World War II.

Following the Memorial Service, graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion at the Evergreen Cemetery in Kinmundy.

 

The Farina News; Page 1; Thursday, 29 April 2010; Farina, Fayette County, Illinois

  

 

Edward G. Roberts

(17 July 1952 - 20 February 2014)

 

            Edward G. ROBERTS, 61, of Farina, passed away at 8:17 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Select Specialty Hospital, Evansville, Ind.

            Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kinmundy Christian Church. Burial will be in Farina Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Pagel Funeral Home, St. Peter, and one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Memorials may be made to Farina Cemetery Fund or the donor’s choice.

            Edward was born on July 17, 1952, in Vandalia, the son of Gailerd L. and Ethel M. (OPFER) ROBERTS. He married Janet S. MIDDLETON in Effingham on May 12, 1973. He was a Maintenance Supervisor for ExxonMobil Pipeline. He loved woodworking, and refurbishing cars, and spending time with his grandchildren and family.

            Surviving is his wife, Janet of Farina; daughters, Erica (husband Jason) SMITH of Salem and Shannon ROBERTS of Farina; brother, Gary (wife Judy) ROBERTS of Salem; sister, Kathryn (husband Charles) KRAUCUNAS of Edgewood; grandchildren, Emily, Colton and Noah; great-grandchild, Nakita; and several nieces and nephews.

            He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ryan Neal ROBERTS in infancy.

 

Effingham Daily News; Thursday, 20 February 2014; Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; effinghamdailynews.com

 

 

 

 

 

Lura (Williams) Robnett

(2 April 1901 - 7 December 1997)

 

 

  

 

 

Pleasant "Bud" Robnett

(17 September 1926 - 3 October 2015)

 

 

Pleasant "Bud" ROBNETT, age 89 of St. Charles, MO formerly of Kinmundy, IL died at The Villages Nursing Home in St. Peters, MO at 11:30 pm, Saturday, October 3, 2015.

Bud graduated from Kinmundy High School in 1944 and was drafted into the army in November 1944. He spent his years of service in Japan where he earned the rank of Master Sergeant in 19 months. He entered college at the Univ. of Illinois in the fall of 1947 and with the help of the GI Bill earned a degree in Civil Engineering in 1951.

Bud owned and managed VIG Fertilizer Co. of Kinmundy, IL and Greendale Grain and Fertilizer Co. of Xenia, IL. Bud was a charter member of the Kinmundy Lions Club, and worked with the other Lions Club members on the consolidation of the country schools into the Kinmundy-Alma School District. He spent many hours going to all the country schools and encouraging them to support a new school system. When the measure passed he was elected President of the new school board. Additions and new buildings were needed for the new school district. His proudest achievement in that area was the design of the new Pit style gymnasium that so many fans enjoyed for decades. His brother Quentin, and sons all played basketball in that gym. Bud served 23 years on the Kinmundy City Council.

He was a volunteer firefighter for many years, and along with several other dedicated members was instrumental in the formation of the Kinmundy-Alma Fire District in 1955. He was also a member of the Kinmundy American Legion, the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and the Shriners. He attended the Methodist Churches in Kinmundy, Ft. Myers, FL and St. Charles, MO.

Funeral services for Pleasant "Bud" ROBNETT will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Neal Funeral Home, Kinmundy, IL with Rev. Duane AMBROSE and Rev. David KUEKER officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Kinmundy, IL with military rites by the Kinmundy American Legion at the graveside. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, at the Neal Funeral Home, Kinmundy, IL. Masonic rites to be held at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday evening. Memorials are requested to be made to the United Methodist Children's Home, Mt. Vernon, IL and Shriners Hospitals for Children.

With his passing Bud ROBNETT leaves behind his wife: Karen JONES ROBNETT of St. Charles, MO, his sons: Charles and wife Jamie of Livingston, MT, Scott and wife Sandi of St. Charles, MO, and David of Scottsdale, AZ; his grandchildren: Quinn ROBNETT of Livingston, MT, Mitchell and Lauren ROBNETT of St. Charles, MO; and his sisters: Zola BLOMBERG of Farina, IL and Helen PHILLIPS of Los Angeles, CA.

Pleasant "Bud" ROBNETT was born September 17, 1926 in Kinmundy, IL to Pleasant F. and Lura Williams ROBNETT. He married Karen JONES on December 7, 1958. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers James ROBNETT and Quentin ROBNETT.

Even with all his responsibilities and activities he always found the time to be there when his family and friends needed him. He loved them all dearly.

 

Neal Funeral Home; Tuesday, 6 October 2015; Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois;  jwnealfuneralhome.net

 

The Sentinel; Page 9A; Tuesday, 6 October 2015; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois 

 

 

Patsy (Donoho) (Marshall) Roetemeyer

(1 July 1936 - 10 November 2011)

 

 

 

Patsy ROETEMEYER, 75, of rural Alma died at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 10, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Centralia. No public funeral services will be held.

ROETEMEYER was born in Foster Township on July 1, 1936, the daughter of James and Helen (CALDWELL) DONOHO. She married Douglas MARSHALL and they divorced. She then married Vernon ROETEMEYER of Alma.

She was an LPN for 18 years in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a member of the Wesley Methodist Church.

Survivors include: her husband; a son, Pete MARSHALL and wife Marrlene of Georgia; a daughter, Pamela DALTON and husband Rick of Ohio; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a brother, Bill HEADLEY and wife Sandy of Alma; and sisters, Delila HAYS and husband Charles of Louisiana, Lila LEWIS and Alice BRINGLE and husband Don, all of Salem.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; a daugher, Connie SMITH;  a sister; and two brothers.

Memorials may be made  to the family to help with expenses, and may be left at the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem, which is in charge of arrangements.

 

Salem Times-Commoner; Page 2; Friday, 11 November 2011; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

   

 

Vernon Roy "Hoss" Roetemeyer

(4 August 1937 - 1 February 2017)

 

        Vernon Roy "Hoss" ROETEMEYER, age 79, of Alma, died Saturday, January 28th, 2017 at his home in Alma. He worked at the Ziegler Company in Centralia and later Warren G. Murray Center as the head of the supply department for 27 years. Vernon served in the U.S. Army.

There will be no public services. The Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem is assisting the family with arrangements.

        Vernon Roy "Hoss" ROETEMEYER is survived by brother: Dwight ROETEMEYER of Palm Bay, Florida; sisters: Shirley HAND of Junction City and Marilyn FOREHAND of Centralia; special cousin: Stephen ROETEMEYER and several other cousins; and uncle: Lloyd NOLLER of Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

        He was born on August 4th, 1937 in Shattuc to Edwin W. 'Jack' ROETEMEYER and Lena Mae (NOLLER) ROETEMEYER. He married Patsy (DONOHO) ROETEMEYER on June 7th, 1980 in rural Alma. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sister: Evelyn Elaine ROETEMEYER and aunt: Rosalia MILANO.

 

WJBD Radio; Wednesday, 1 February 2017; Salem, Marion County, Illinois; wjbdradio.com

 

Salem Times-Commoner; Wednesday, 1 February 2017; Page 2A; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

The Sentinel; Wednesday, 31 January 2017; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

 

Robert A. Rogers

(11 May 1945 - 11 March 2015)

 

  

Robert A. ROGERS, age 69, of Salem, died Monday, March 9th, 2015 at his home in Salem. He worked at World Color Press and then for Bredar Construction. He served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War.

            Funeral services for Robert ROGERS will be held at eleven Thursday morning at the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem, with Mark Goldman officiating. Burial in the Jones Cemetery in Patoka, with Military Rites by the Salem American Legion. Visitation will be after 9:30 Thursday morning until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to the Veterans Hospital or American Cancer Society.

            Robert ROGERS is survived by wife: Carol (SOUTIER) ROGERS of Salem, son: Mike ROGERS of St. Rose; daughter: Linda ROGERS of Salem; siblings: Delbert ROGERS Junior and wife Janet of Salem; Shirley HOGGE of Salem, and Elmer ROGERS and wife Betty of Cosby, TN.; Special brother-in-law: Raymond JACKSON and his wife Linda of Centralia; five grandchildren: Gavin ROGERS, Gage PONTIOUS, Maximus ROGERS, Claire ROGERS and Averie ROGERS and special friend Doug BREDAR survive.

            Robert ROGERS was born on May 11th, 1945 in Salem to Delbert ROGERS and Marion (ONHISER) ROGERS. Both preceded him in death. He married Carol (SOUTIER) ROGERS in Salem on March 31st, 1977. She survives.

 

WJBD – Radio; wjbdradio.com; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

             

Salem Times-Commoner; Page 2A; Wednesday, 11 March 2015; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loren W. "Buck" Rohrbaugh   (24 November 1930 - 22 January 2002)

 

 

 

 

 

Mary Roller   (12 August 1894 - 26 August 2001)

 

 

 

 

 

Clyde Russell Rose   (1 November 1930 - 8 Febrary 2006)

 

 

 

 

 

Elsie (See) Rose   (9 October 1914 - 31 March 2012)

 

 

  

Letha Joy (Medder) Rose   (16 July 1933 - 28 Aug 2010)

 

 

 SALEM - Letha Joy ROSE, 77, of Salem died at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, at her residence.

She was born July 16, 1933, in Iuka, daughter of Leonard MEDDER and Georgia (KEPLEY) EBLIN. She married Clyde ROSE on Feb. 29, 1952, in Omega, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 2006.

Mrs. ROSE is survived by four sons, Jack ROSE and wife Julie of Alma, Leonard ROSE and wife Sue of Salem, Chuck ROSE and wife Julia of Kinmundy and Vernon ROSE and wife Cindy of Omega; two sisters Marguerite SPEAR of DeKalb and Louise DONOHO of Lamorille; 12 grandchildren, Mark ROSE and wife Lisa, John COLLIER and wife Kari, Angie ROSE, Tommy ROSE and Janice, Johnny ROSE, Joshua ROSE and wife Christy, Jared ROSE and wife Sara, Joey ROSE, Jenna ROSE, Heather CONDON and husband Steve, Kyle ROSE and Tyler ROSE; and five great-grandchildren, Kyler COLLIER, Kaleb COLLIER, Xavier ROSE, Lorelai ROSE and Hadley ROSE.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Gladys MEDDER.

Mrs. ROSE worked for Warfield Beeson Tire as a bookkeeper for 22 years. She also served as Kinmundy PTO President, 4-H Leader and President of Band Boosters. She taught Sunday School and was the piano player at Cornerstone Church. She also volunteered for several organizations, such as the

Genealogical Society and Pregnancy Crisis Center.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem, with Ron BARLOCK and Bob EBLIN officiating. Interment will follow at Lovell's Grove Cemetery in Omega.

   Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.   Memorials may be made to Hospice, Pregnancy Crisis Center or Lovell's Grove Cemetery.

 

The Sentinel; Page 5A; Monday, 30 August 2010; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

 

Arthur Rowe   (12 June 1921 - 15 May 2015)

 

 

 

 

 Larry Edward Rudell

(30 October 1943 - 8 March 2016)

 

Larry Edward RUDDELL, age 72, of Farina, died Tuesday, March 8th, 2016 at Salem Township Hospital. He was an over the road truck driver, a member of the Macedonia Christian Church and Sons of the American Legion.

Funeral services for Larry RUDDELL will be held at 10:30 Saturday, March 12th, at Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem, with Jim ZIGLER presiding. Burial in the Martin Cemetery in Alma. Visitation will be on Friday from five to eight pm. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Survivors include wife: Decema Viviline (Turney) RUDDELL, son: Randy Edward RUDDELL and wife Sheri of Newburn, Tennessee; two daughters: Sonya OZMET and husband Richard of McKenzie, Tennessee, Staci GALLIMORE and husband Ken of Camden, Tennessee; two step-sons: Kevin Joe LEWIS of Bolwar, Missouri, Leroy Leonard LEWIS of Farina; twin sister: Joyce Anita FATHEREE of Salem; sister: Janice Annette McNICOL of Alma; along with several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, 7 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Larry Edward RUDDELL was born on October 30th, 1943 in Keokuk, Iowa to William Leslie RUDDELL and Joy Opel (BUNNELL) RUDDELL. He married Decema Viviline TURNEY in Fort Smith, Arkansas on July 29th, 1988. She survives. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two half- brothers: Leroy and Claude RUDDELL and a half-sister: Kathleen SCHWEITZ.

 

WJBD – Radio; Wednesday, 16 March 2016; Salem, Marion County, Illinois; wjbdradio.com

The Sentinel; March 2016; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

Salem Times Commoner; Page 2A; Friday, 11 March 2016; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

  

 

Dena Sue (Krutsinger) Ruffin   (25 August 1953 - 29 October 2016)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Virginia (Slater) Casner Russell   (17 July 1919 - 11 May 2011)

 

 

 

 

 

June (Eddington) Saatkamp  (29 April 1926 - 6 January 2001)

 

 

 

Logan Saatkamp   (11 August 1915 - 14 July 2000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carleen K. Sanders
(29 September 1946 — 8 August 2003)

        Funeral services were held today at the Day Funeral Home in Sandoval for Carleen K. Sanders, 56, of Odin. Burial was held in the Jones Cemetery in rural Patoka. The Reverends Clayton Coffey and Ray Long officiated the services.
        Sanders died on Friday at the St. Mary’s Medical Center in East St. Louis. She was born September 29, 1946, in Centralia, the daughter of Glenn and Vera Evischi Schaub. She married Sonny Sanders on August 7, 1964, in Sandoval.
        She was a lifelong area resident. She was head receptionist at the Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation, formerly the Salem Medical Center, in Salem. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Sandoval. She was an avid horsewoman and enjoyed gardening, camping and mushroom hunting. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and watching her grandson play ball.
        Survivors include: her parents of Alma; her husband of Odin; two daughters, Sonya Wimberly and husband Del of Patoka and Ginger Steinhauff and husband Eric of Edwardsville; one grandson, Cody Wimberly of Patoka; and two sisters,  Sue McAndrew of Vandalia and Kathleen Eller and husband Kerry of Sandoval.

Memorials may be made to the Sandoval United Methodist Church Building Fund and will be accepted by the funeral home.

Salem Times-Commoner; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

Evelyn Mae (JOHNSTON) SANDERS

(8 March 1926 - 29 April 2000)

 

 

 

 

 

Elvera "Vera" (Evischi) Schaub
(1 March 1921 - 30 June 2013)

 


        ALMA - Elvera SCHAUB, 92, of Alma died Sunday, June 30, 2013, at her home.
        She was born March 1, 1921, in Centralia, daughter of Hugo and Elda (HOEINGHAUS) EVISCHI. She married Glen E. SCHAUB on Oct. 16, 1944, at the Marion County Courthouse, and he preceded her in death.
        Mrs. SCHAUB is survived by her daughter, Kathleen ELLER and husband Kerry of Alma; a brother, Val Gene EVISCHI and wife Martha of Wamac; grandchildren, Joshua ELLER and wife Kerry Beth, Sonya WIMBERLY and husband Del, and Ginger STEINHAUFF and husband Eric; a step-grandchild, Mary RUBIN and husband Danny; great-grandchildren, Cody WIMBERLY, Wyatt ELLER, Amelia ELLER, Max STEINHAUFF, Gillian STEINHAUFF, Justin RUBIN, and Kelsey RUBIN; a niece, Lurinda VENZIA and husband Larry of Bloomington; a son-in-law, Sonny SANDERS of Sandoval; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Bert and Leona MARTIN of Centralia, and Millie HILL.
        In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Carleen SANDERS; a grandson, Brannon ELLER; a brother, Mondo EVISCHI; and a sister, Irma GRANSWIND.
        Mrs. SCHAUB was a co-owner of Schaub's Auto Sales, a homemaker, and a hairdresser. She was a member of the Free Methodist Church in Salem. She was an avid mushroom hunter and she loved to feed her fish at her pond, watch her garden grow, and ride her golf cart. Most of all she loved spending time with her family.
        Public graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Jones Cemetery in Alma.  Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem.  Memorials may be made to the Free Methodist Church of Salem, Patoka United Methodist Church, or Sandoval United Methodist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.

The Sentinel; Tuesday,  2 July 2013; Page 7A; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

(Stephen Frakes Note: Vera and her husband Glen, lived on Jones Road in Foster Township. Burial in the Jones Cemetery in Foster Township.)

 

 

Glen E. Schaub  

(14 September 1914 - 17 November 2003)

 

 

             Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday a the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem  for Glen E.SCHAUB, 89, of Alma, with burial in the Jones Cemetery in rural Alma. There will be a presentation of the flag to the family at the cemetery and the playing of "Taps." conducted by the Salem American Legion. Visitation will be fro 5 to 8 p.m. this evening at the funeral Home. Nick CLARK will officiate the services.

            SCHAUB died at 11:07 p.m. on Monday at his residence. He was born on September 14, 1914, in Brownstown, the son of George W. and Bermuda Coral SIDWELL SCHAUB. He married Elvera EVISCHI on October 16, 1944, in Marion County.

            He was an oil field driller and owner of Schaub Auto Sales in Sandoval  for over 20 years. He was a member of the Salem Free Methodist Church and the National Rifle Association. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the infantry during World War II. He was the recipient of a marksman medal.

            Survivors include: his wife; two daughters, Kathleen ELLER and husband Kerry of Sandoval and Sue McANDREW of Vandalia; one son-in-law, Sonny SANDERS of Odin, whose wife Carleen preceded him in death; one brother, Elmer SCHAUB of St.Elmo; five grandchildren, Sonya WIMBERLY and husband Del, Mary RUBIN and husband Danny, Ginger STEINHAUFF and husband Eric, Brannon Glen ELLER and wife Kelly and Joshua ELLER and wife Missy; and three great-grandchildren, Cody WIMBERLY, Justin RUBIN and Kelsey RUBIN.

            He was preceded in death by: one daughter, Carleen SANDERS; one brother, Everett SCHAUB; one sister, Alice CAMPBELL; and one son-in-law, Jack McANDREW.

            Memorials may be made to the Salem Free Methodist Church.

 

Salem Times-Commoner; Wednesday, 19 November 2003; Page 2A; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

Opal (Tackett) Schierman (1 January 1923 - 29 January 2011)

 

 

 

 

 

Barbara Kaye (Hammer) Schneider

(12 April 1940 - 3 August 2015)

 

 

 

Barbara Kaye SCHNEIDER 75, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015, after a 9 year battle with colorectal cancer.

She was born on April 12, 1940, to Edith SCHAUFELBERGER HAMMER and Francis HAMMER in rural Kinmundy, Illinois, in the same room her father was born in 25 years earlier. As a child she helped her parents deliver milk and later drove the milk truck herself while her father hopped on and off to make deliveries.

Barbara Kaye graduated from Kinmundy-Alma Community High School in 1958 and from Eastern Illinois University in 1961. She worked as an assistant in the education department while at EIU. She was a member of the young democrats, seeing John KENNEDY speak in Springfield while at EIU. She toured the state with the Cecilians performing for the EIU School of Music. She was a member and officer of the Student Education Association and served as a secretary for the Louis M. Grada, education professor. After graduation she taught school for 1 year in Columbia, Illinois, and 5 years in Argenta, Illinois. She also taught partial years in Decatur, Homer, Clinton, Lincoln, Springfield, and Mt. Pulaski, Illinois. She always said her most fulfilling job though was being a mother.

She was active in community organizations, serving as president of the Lincoln Chapter of AAUW and president of the Lioness Club in Mt Pulaski. She served on the Methodist Church Board in Latham, Illinois. She hosted a foreign exchange student, Elena ESPIN, for a year and was a foster mother.

Survivors include: a son, Dan and his wife, Diane, and granddaughter, Cathy  SCHNEIDER of Cape Coral, Florida; brother-in-law, Bill SCHNEIDER of Farina, Illinois; nephews, Nathan SCHNEIDER and wife, Amanda, of Cary, Illinois, and John SCHNEIDER and wife, Lise, of Bourbonnais, Illinois; 3 great nephews; 2 great-nieces; adopted daughter, Candy STONE of North Fort Myers, Florida; and foster son, Chuck MATHIAS of Mt. Pulaski, Illinois. She also has many BLOMBERG, DISS, HAMMER and SCHAUFELBERGER cousins with whom she kept in close contact.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim SCHNEIDER, infant daughter, Edith Marie SCHNEIDER; infant granddaughter, Carolyn Renee SCHNEIDER; parents, Francis and Edith HAMMER; sister-in-law, Betty SCHNEIDER; nephew, Tim SCHNEIDER; and stepmother, Fernadine HAMMER (LEACH).

She is being cremated in Cape Coral,  Florida, according to her wishes. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Cape Coral.; Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of choice.

 

The Farina News; Thursday, 27 August 2015; Farina, Fayette County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

Leland E. Schooley

(22 Dec 1927 - 10 May 2013)

 

 

Funeral services were held on May 14 at the Heyworth Christian Church in Heyworth for Leland E. SCHOOLEY, 85, of Heyworth, with interment in the Sandy Branch Cemetery in Kinmundy. The Reverend Kurt FLORA officiated.

SCHOOLEY died at 8:09 a.m. on Friday, May 10, at the Bickford House in Bloomington. He was born in Marion County on December 22, 1927, the son of Wayne Edwin and Lorana Opal MORGAN SCHOOLEY. On September 23, 1950, he married Zella E. SCHOONOVER in Salem.

Leland was a Korean Era Army veteran. He held many jobs, including work at the Wiseman Hardware Store in Heyworth, as a farm hand for Art COOPER, and he served his electrician's apprenticeship for Hettinger's. He retired from the Bloomington Normal Water Reclamation District. As a handyman, Leland helped many people in Heyworth a a TV repairman, an electrician, a mechanic and everything in between. Leland was a member of the Heyworth Christian Church and the Carl E.  Mill American Legion Post #624 in Heyworth.

Survivors include: a daughter, Nancy SEBENY and husband Jerry of Heyworth; two grandchildren, Jessica TATMAN and Eli GODFREY, both of Heyworth; two great-grandchildren, Adreanna and Sara TATMAN, both of Heyworth; and a brother, Dennis SCHOOLEY and wife Joan of  Western Springs.

He was preceded in death by: his wife on December 30, 2002; his parents; a brother, Milton SCHOOLEY; and an infant sister, Mildred SCHOOLEY.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Heyworth Christian Church.  The Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home in Heyworth is in charge of arrangements.

 

Salem Times-Commoner; Page 2A; Wednesday, 15 May 2013;  Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

 

Zella (Schoonover) Schooley  (28 January 1927 - 30 December 2002)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kathleen Amy (McIntosh) Schoonover

(17 January 1923 - 22 Mar 2008)

 

  

            CARLYLE - Kathleen Amy SCHOONOVER, 85, of Carlyle and formerly of Alma, died at 10:25 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2008, at her home.

She was born on Jan. 17, 1023, in Frankfort, Ky., daughter of John Henry and Neva Olean (LEWIS) McINTOSH. She married Verne SCHOONOVER on July 17, 1941, in St. Louis, and he survives her in Carlyle.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. SCHOONOVER is survived by six daughters, Judy DONOHO of Iuka, Janet WILKINS of Centralia, Louis DEARING of Shelbyville, Tenn., Marilyn SCHOONOVER of Carlyle, Carolyn SCHOONOVER of Carlyle and Diana RIECHMAN of Richview; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Jimmy Steve ScHOONOVER; a granddaughter, Beverly DELANEY; three brothers; and a sister.

Mrs. SCHOONOVER worked for 15 years in the dietary department at Salem  Township Hospital and worked with her husband on their farm. She was of the Christian faith.

Services will be held at  10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in Salem,  with Travis PENN officiating. Interment will follow at Sandy Branch Cemetery in rural Marion County.     Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem.  Memorial may be made to the Parkinson's Association and will be accepted by the funeral home.

 

The Sentinel; Monday, 24 March 2008; Centrlalia, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

 

 

Verne Schoonover

(17 January 1922 - 17 December 2008)

 

 

            AVISTON - Verne W. SCHOONOVER, 86, of Aviston, formerly of Alma, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at ST. Joseph's Hospital in Breese.

He was born Jan. 17, 1922, in Roy, Mont., son of Walter and Lela Admeta (WILLIAMS) SCHOONOVER. He married Kathleen Amy McINTOSH on July 17, 1941, in St. Louis, and they were married for 66 years.

Mr. SCHOONOVER is survived by daughters Judy DONOHO of Iuka, Janet WILKINS of Centralia, Louise DEARING of Decatur, Maryilyn SCHOONOVER and Carolyn SCHOONOVER, both of Carlyle, and Diana RIECHMAN of Richview; 11 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a brother, David Marion SCHOONOVER of Castine, Maine.

He was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Steve SCHOONOVER; and a  sister, Zella SCHOOLEY.

Mr. SCHOONOVER was a retired foreman at Jiffy Manufacturing and a former

deacon at Alma Christian Church. He was a Navy Air Force veteran and served in World War II. He was a member of the National Rifle Association.

Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Freewill Baptist Church in Salem with Travis PENN officiating. Interment will follow at Sandy Branch Cemetery with military rites at the graveside by the Salem American Legion.   Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem.      Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

 

The Sentinel; Friday, 19 December 2008; Page 9A; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

 

 Phyllis (Sill) Schoreck  13 September 1944 - 21 February 2012)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Richard Gene Schoreck

(30 May 1942 - 7 Mar 2012)

 

 

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 11, at the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem for Richard Gene SCHORECK, 69, with interment in the Alma Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday after 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Kenny CRIPPS will officiate.

SCHROECK died at 5:34 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, at Odin Care Center.  He was born in Brubaker on May 30, 1942, the son of Oliver and Effie (NESBIT) SCHORECK. On January 2, 1960, he married Phyllis SILL at Alma Christian Church in Alma.

He was a forklift operator at World Color Press, and a member of Kinmundy Christian Church and Auctioneers Association. Richard was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed fishing with his grandson and watching Larry's baseball games.

Survivors include: a daughter, Tracy DONOHO of Kinmundy; a son, Doug SCHORECK and wife Doris of Alma; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a sister, Michelle TEETS of Louisiana; brothers, Terry SCHORECK of Louisiana and James SCHORECK of Salem; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Leonard KREMER of Dietrich.

He was preceded in death by: His parents, his wife, four brothers, and four sisters.  Memorials may be made to the family.

 

Salem Times-Commoner; Page 2A; Friday, 9 March 2012; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

 

 

Terrance M. Schoreck  (23 April 1942 - 29 January 2014)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Janice Mae (Barbee) Schwabe        

(12 May 1941 — 23 February 2005)

 

Funeral Date: 26 Feb 2005

Funeral arrangements will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Neal Funeral Home in Kinmundy for Janice Mae Schwabe, 63, of Dieterich, with interment in the Evergreen Cemetery in Kinmundy. Visitation is tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The Reverend Shalome Renner will officiate.

Schwabe died at 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday, February 23, at her home.  She was born

in Kinmundy on May 12, 1941, the daughter of Rolland Barbee and Virginia  Burkett Barbee Craig. On October 24, 1959, she married Keith Schwabe.  

She had retired as an assembly line worker for Fedders in Effingham. She was the member of the Brown Christian Church in Omega.

Survivors include: her mother of Alma; her husband of Dieterich; two sons, Robert Schwabe and wife Shelby of Effingham and James Schwabe of Effingham; one daughter, Debora Stumeier and husband Rick of Effingham; four brothers, Marvin Barbee of Kinmundy, Charles Craig of Alma, Richard Craig of Glen Carbon and Jerry Craig of Kinmundy; one sister, Pat Chasteen of Kinmundy; four

grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her father and her stepfather, Richard Craig.

 

Salem Times-Commoner - Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

Betty L. (Conant) See

(31 May 1927 - 12 January 2014)

 

 

SALEM - Betty Lou SEE, 86 of Salem died Sunday, January 12, 2014, at Carlyle Healthcare Center in Carlyle, Illinois.

Betty was born May 31, 1927 in Alma, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of George William “Bill” and Grace (BASSETT ) CONANT.  She married Charles Robert SEE June 9, 1947, Mayfield, Kentucky.  Charles preceded her in death November 15, 1990 in Mesa, Arizona.  Betty married second husband, Bill BOYD, December 3, 1994, Mesa, Arizona.  He preceded her in death May 22, 2009, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Betty is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Pamela SEE and Douglas FONTANA of Oak Park, Illinois; sister, Monna (CONANT) FRAKES of Salem; nephews and nieces, Lyle Conant and Diana (PAIGE) REDDEN of Wellingborough, England, Jim and Connie (JONES) BRUBAKER of Taylorville, Stan and Linda (MITCHELL) JONES, Roger and Cathy (DeVORE) JONES of Foster Township, Stephen P.H. FRAKES of Salem, and Rick and Terri (FRAKES) ADAMS of Patoka.

Besides Betty’s parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by; sister, Donna June CONANT (1946) of Foster Township; brothers, Elmer Dale CONANT (1961) and Lyle Eli CONANT (1988) both of Kinmundy; sister, Marjorie Edith (CONANT) JONES (2013) of Salem, formerly of Foster Township; niece, Tanya Rae (FRAKES)(COURTRIGHT) BELFIORE (2010) of Salem; and great nephew, Dustin Kade “Dusty” JONES (2005) of Foster Township.

Betty lived most of her working years in Broadview, Cook County, Illinois.  She worked as a Biller for Jessop Steel and Allied Van Lines.  For a short  time, she and husband, chef, Charles SEE owned and operated See’s Restaurant in Maywood, Illinois.  In 1989, Betty and Charles retired to Mesa, Arizona, where they enjoyed the mild winters.  In 2004, Betty moved to Salem, Illinois to be near family. 

Betty loved music and dancing, particularly ballroom dancing.  She loved to travel, including out of the country and on cruise ships.  She was an animal lover and always had a Chihuahua or Dachshund. She loved watching the deer and other wildlife, and enjoyed the beauty of flowers.  Betty always took great pride in her appearance and loved to go clothes shopping with her daughter, Pam. Betty was a member of the Eastern Star.  Family and friends will miss her dry wit, twinkling eyes, beautiful smile, and her indomitable spirit.

Visitation was held at Rankin Funeral Home in Salem on Thursday, January 16, 2014 from 6-8 pm.  Funeral services were held at Rankin Funeral Home on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 11 am, followed by burial in Sandy Branch Cemetery in Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. Pallbearers were Betty's nephews and great-nephews, Jim BRUBAKER, Stan JONES, Rick ADAMS, Nathan COURTRIGHT, Ryan JONES and Trent ADAMS.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.

 

Salem Times-Commoner, Wednesday, 15 January 2014, Salem, Marion County, Illinois.

The Sentinel, Wednesday, 15 January 2014; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois.

 

 

  

 

Earl See

(21 July 1918 - 13 August 2008)

 

 

 

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 30, in the Garden Chapel at Greenwood Cemetery for Earl SEE, 90, of San Diego. The Greenwood Memorial Park and Mortuary of San Diego, California, is in charge of arrangements.

            SEE died on Wednesday, August 13, as his home, after a long illness. He was born on a farm in Kinmundy on July 21, 1918, the sixth of 11 children.  After the death of his first wife, he married his second wife, Ellen, in 1984.

After school, as a young man, he opened his own auto body shop. December 1941, at the start of World War II, he joined the U.S. Navy, serving until December 1945. Upon his discharge from the Navy, he settled in San Diego and began his career in the automotive business that lasted until his retirement in 1986, as general manager of John Hine Pontiac, where he was known as "The Silver Fox," due to his distinguished silver hair. After retirement, he and Ellen enjoyed the time spent in China. He loved golf and played weekly until his final illness, also enjoying weekend get-aways for golf and theatre with friends and his many trips to his hometown of Salem. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Survivors include: his devoted wife, Ellen SEE of 24 years; two grown children; one step-son, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother; and five sisters.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Sand Diego Hospice, 4311 3rd Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113.

 

Salem Times-Commoner; Page 2A; Tuesday, 26 August 2008; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

 

Donald Z. Shaffer   (19 May 1921 - 8 Jan 2012)

 

 

TEXAS - Donald Z. SHAFFER, 90, of Texas died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in Texas.  He was born May 19, 1921, in Alma Township of Marion County, son of Tomas and Annie L. (HOLMAN) SHAFFER, the seventh child in a family of nine. He married Esther May BUCHHORN on Aug. 24, 1940, and she survives in Texas.

In addition to his wife of 71 years, Mr. SHAFFER is survived by four sons, Jeffry L. SHAFFER and wife Michelle of Cypress, Texas, Carl A. SHAFFER and wife Linda of Moweaqua, Leslie Z. SHAFFER and wife Diane of Robinson, and Leon G. SHAFFER and wife Mattie of Cypress, Texas; two daughters,  Nora Lucille LANDERS and husband Jim of Pasadena, Texas, and Donna May BRASHEAR and husband Randy of Sapulpa, Okla.; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and

great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews in Illinois.

He was preceded in death by five brothers, Ira, Eura, Arno, John, and twin brother Darrell; three sisters, Nora LAWRENCE, Nelda WILKINS and Lela Pearl MULVANEY; and a daughter-in-law, Sharon Y. SHAFFER.

Mr. SHAFFER spent his earlier years helping on the family farm and attending rural schools. After a short time working in factories he returned to farming as an occupation. This was interrupted by World War II, where he served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater in the Philippines and with

the Occupational Forces in Japan.

Upon his return, Mr. SHAFFER took up farming again, until early 1953 when the family moved to a small village where he was employed by the State of Illinois. and later by a trucking company in Salem. He drove transport trucks for several years, then worked as a dispatcher for Girton Bros. rucking in Lawrenceville. In 1975, he moved to Pasadena,  Texas, where he started driving again for Groendyke Trucking of Channelview, Texas.  Later with the children grown, he retired in Pasadena.

He enjoyed doing woodwork, repairing and remodeling houses, visiting with neighbors and friends, and working in a small backyard garden. He was a member of American Legion Post 521 in Pasadena.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Alma Cemetery with Cheryl CAIN officiating. Military rites will be conducted at the cemetery by members of Kinmundy American Legion.    Friends may call from 6 to 8  p.m. Sunday at Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem.

 

The Sentinel; Page 7A; Thursday, 12 January 2012; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

Ruby Erlene (Cantrell) Shaffer

(3 December 1921 - 3 March 2018)

 

 

Ruby Erlene CANTRELL SHAFFER passed away March 3, 2018, three months after her 96th birthday, in Edinburg, Texas.

She attended Bee Branch country school through the 6th grade, 7th-9th grades at Iuka, and graduated from Salem High School in 1940. She graduated from Missouri Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1943. She later attended Kaskaskia College and received her Licensed Nursing Home Administrator certification. She married Lt. John Wesley SHAFFER on June 25, 1943, in Omaha, Nebraska. John passed away in 1997. When John was discharged after WWII, they moved to the Shaffer farm. After retirement most of the winters were spent in McAllen, Texas, where she had many dear friends. Ruby's nursing career started in hospitals in Nebraska, California, and Salem, Illinois. She worked with Drs. Nesmith, Horsmann and Katzenstein. When Twin Willows Nursing Home opened, she worked there until 1967. She then assisted in the opening of Bryan Manor Shelter Care. Ruby was the first Licensed Administrator at the Doctors Nursing Home in Salem, Illinois. Ruby truly loved her chosen life's work. She was a volunteer American Red Cross nurse and assisted with many blood drives. She was a charter member and past president of Marion County Homemakers Extension (Home Bureau), 4-H leader, the nurse for medical tests in Kinmundy School Systems, member and past officer of Kinmundy Band Boosters, member and past officer on the first Board of Directors of the Kinmundy Medical Association. Ruby was an active member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church and served on several committees through the years. She enjoyed attending musical and sporting activities of her children and grandsons. Among her other joys were gardening, flowers, birding, family genealogy research, and TV basketball and football. She also enjoyed sending cards and letters to friends.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem with Cheryl Cain officiating. Entombment will take place in the Mausoleum at Evergreen Cemetery in Kinmundy. Visitation will be held on Friday, from 9:00-11:00 am at the funeral home. Memorial donations can be made to the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church or to the Donors Choice and will be received at the funeral home.

Ruby is survived by a daughter, Susan PATTERSON and husband Gary of Tuscola, IL; a son, Charles SHAFFER of Kinmundy, IL; grandsons, Shane PATTERSON of Ames, IL, Luke PATTERSON and wife Tricia of St. Louis, MO; great-granddaughters, Natalie and Olivia PATTERSON; great-grandson, Cyrus PATTERSON; sisters-in-law, Ruth MILLER and Margaret SHAFFER; and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Ruby Erlene CANTRELL SHAFFER was born December 3, 1921, in Iuka, Illinois, in the home of Mancil and Lucinda (HADDEN) CANTRELL. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two sons, Sammy and James.

 

WJBD Radio; Thursday, 1 March 2018; Salem, Marion County, Illinois; wjbdradio.com

 

The Farina News; Thursday, 1 March 2018; Farina, Fayette County, Illinois

 

 

Veneta (Dickinson) Shaw  (19 August 1920 - 12 September 2017)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Norma D. (Garrett) Shreffler

(29 September 1924 — 12 November 2003)

 

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Carrier Mills United Methodist Church for Norma D. Shreffler, 79, of Carrier Mills, with burial in the Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. this evening at the Carrier Mills United Methodist Church. The Reverends Joey Dunning and Alan Rhein will officiate.

Shreffler died at 4:19 p.m. on Wednesday at the Harrisburg Medical Center. She was born on September 29, 1924, in Kinmundy, the daughter of Bert and Ruby Doolen Garrett. She married Ed Shreffler on May 22, 1944. He preceded her in death on June 22, 1980.

She was retired from the Egyptian State Bank, where she was the vice-president. She was a member of the Carrier Mills United Methodist Church and the Dorcas Sunday school class.

Survivors include: two sons, Michael Shreffler and wife Peggy and Russell Shreffler and wife Debbie, all of Stonefort; two daughters, Connie Rhein and husband Alan of Mt. Vernon and Sue Stone of Carrier Mills; two brothers, Bill Garrett and Floyd Garrett, both of Kinmundy; a sister, Wanda Brasel of Salem;  10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.

The Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills is in charge of arrangements.

 

Salem Times Commoner; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

  

 

Tom Shreffler (10 December 1928 - 7 September 2009)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pearl Eileen Shufeldt

(8 March 1907 — 8 February 2005)

 

Funeral Date: 11 February 2005

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 11, in the chapel of the Rankin Funeral Home in Salem for Pearl Eileen Shufeldt, 97, of Salem, with interment to follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in Kinmundy. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. The Reverend Tim Ozment will officiate the services.

Shufeldt died on Tuesday, February 8, at her home. She was born on March 8, 1907, in Kinmundy, daughter of Charles and Adora Lowry Shufeldt.

A 40-years-plus retired employee of Brown Shoe Company in Salem, she was a fancy stitcher. She held membership in Grace United Methodist Church in Salem and was a 75-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. At one time, she was active in the Salem Senior Citizens and the Nature Study Club.

Survivors include: four nephews, Kenneth Shufeldt of Spearman, Texas, Lawrence Shufeldt of Iuka, Robert Shufeldt of Greenville, South Carolina, and Warren Shufeldt of Springfield; and three nieces, Emogene Anderson and husband Herb of Danville, Louise Arnold of Iuka, and Harriett Thornell of Scottsdale, Arizona.

She was preceded in death by: five brothers, Clyde, Walter, Marion, Henry and Eugene Shufeldt; and two sisters, Hazel DeVore and Mary Shufeldt.  

Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church and will be received at the funeral home.

 

Salem Times-Commoner - Salem, Marion County, Illinois.

 

 

Clinton Robert "Buck" Shuler  (17 February 1931 - 25 July 2017)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lexie Lee "Lex" Shuler

(27 June 1939 - 25 June 2018)

 

 

 

 

Lexie Lee ‘Lex’ SHULER of Salem passed away on June 25th at his home in Salem. He was a publisher, photographer, artist, landscaper, contractor, software engineer and singer/songwriter. Lex was a veteran of the Army and a member of the Evergreen Christian Church.

Funeral services for ‘Lex’ SHULER will be held at 10:30 Saturday at the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem. Randy Van Ausdall will officiate the services. Burial will be in the Allmon Cemetery in Tonti Township. Visitation will be after 9:30 Saturday morning until the time of the service. There will be military rites on Saturday at the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem. Memorials may be made to the Allmon Cemetery.

Lex SHULER was born on June 27th, 1939 in Tonti Township to Arule SHULER and Hope (DUDLEY) SHULER.

Survivors include brother: Jack SHULER and wife Cathy of Salem; nephew: Roger SHULER and wife Stacy of Sandoval; niece: Kelly MURRAY of Green Cove Springs, Florida; great niece and nephew: Jessa and Wyatt SHULER; stepson: David BUSHUE and wife Sonya of Martinsburg, West Virginia; stepdaughter: Kimberly PALMINSANO and husband Rob of Savoy and step-grandson: Nathan PALMINSANO.

 

WJBD Radio; Monday, 9 July 2018; Salem, Marion County, Illinois; wjbdradio.com

Salem Times-Commoner; Wednesday, 27 June 2018; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Margaret E. (Smith) (Landes) Shuler   (13 August 1934 - 8 April 2017)

 

 

 

 

Margaret E. SHULER, age 82, of Salem, died Saturday, April 8th, 2017 at Salem Township Hospital. She was a housewife who enjoyed reading and quilting with her family and friends in her sister Edna's basement.

Graveside funeral services for Marge SHULER will be held at a later date at the Martin Cemetery in Alma. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Martin Cemetery and may be left at the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem, who is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include sons: Rock LANDES and wife Sam of Cummings, Georgia; Mike LANDES and friend Connie PATTON of Alma; Jeff LANDES of Salem; daughter: Mary BEARD and husband David 'Huggy' BEARD; 12 grandchildren: Levi LANDES, Travis and Amy LANDES, Josh LANDES, Sergeant Kayci and Brendan LANDES, Jory LANDES, Courtney and Josh FAULKNER, Ashly MIXON, Amanda LANDES, Amber MELTON, Lauren and Eric CONRAD, Matthew and Debi BEARD, Cassie and Blaine SELLERS; 16 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Larry SMITH and wife Francis; Keith SMITH and wife Susan; one sister: Edna SHULER and husband Darrell.

Marge SHULER was born on August 13, 1934, in Tonti Township to Perry Eugene SMITH and Opal (HOWARD) SMITH HESKETT. She married Raymond SHULER on February 3rd, 1960 and later divorced in 2000. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister: Doris Huston; brother: Kenneth R. SMITH and infant brother Perry E. SMITH.

 

WJBD Radio; Sunday, 23 April 2017; Salem, Marion County, Illinois; wjbdradio.com

 

The Sentinel; Tuesday, 11 April 2017; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois; Page 7A

 

 

  

 

 

 

Oscar C. Shuler (5 March 1915 - 10 June 2010)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raymond E. Shuler  (22 February 1933 - 13 May 2015)

 

 

Raymond E. SHULER, age 82, of Alma passed away Wednesday May 13, 2015 at Doctors Nursing Home in Salem. Raymond starting working for Jimmie Johnson and then worked for LR Young Construction for many years. He later worked for Joe's Welding Service and then bought a backhoe and dump truck and went into business for himself contracting out to AT&T until he retired. He was a veteran of the US Navy.

There will be no public services for Raymond SHULER. Burial at the Martin Cemetery in Alma. Memorials may be made to the Martin Cemetery and may be left at the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem, who is in charge of arrangements.

Raymond SHULER is survived by two daughters: Treccie Price and husband William of Rover, Arkansas, Mary BEARD and husband David of Salem; three sons: Mike LANDES of Alma; Rock LANDES of Georgia and Jeffrey LANDES; four brothers: Clinton 'Buck' SHULER and wife Fern; Darrell SHULER and wife Edna; Donnie SHULER and wife Debbie; and Lloyd SHULER and wife Cookie all of Salem; six sisters: Sondra HARMON and husband Donald of Salem; Dee CORRELL and husband John of Walnut Hill; Phyllis Phillips and husband James of Salem; Rita WALKER of Salem; Doris WARD and husband Lawrence of Fairfield; and Joyce WILLIAMS of Salem, along with 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Raymond SHULER was born on February 22nd, 1933 in Salem to Bill SHULER and Verna(GRAY) SHULER. Both preceded him in death. Raymond married Margaret Shores and they divorced. He later married Margaret SMITH and they divorced in 2000. In the last 13 years he had a very special friend Glenda MOORE. He was also preceded in death by two sisters: Delilla DAVIS and Wilma HAMPSTEN; three nephews: Darren WARD, John CORRELL and Jim SHULER.

 

WJBD Radio; Saturday, 16 May 2015; Salem, Marion County, Illinois; wjbdradio.com

 

The Sentinel; Saturday, 16 May 2015; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

  

Verna (Gray) Shuler  (4 April 1910 - 4 March 2002)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alice M. (Zimmer) Sigrist   (16 November 1934 - 6 November 2016)

 

 

 

Alice M. SIGRIST, age 81, of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Salem, died Sunday, November 6th, 2016 at Lavender Ridge in Mt. Vernon. She was the retired office manager with Salem Medical Center and was of the Christian Faith.

Funeral services for Alice SIGRIST will be held at eleven Saturday morning, November 12th, at the Rogers-Atkins Funeral in Salem, with Pastor Tracy Thomas officiating. Burial in the Paradise Cemetery in Salem. Visitation will be after 9:30 Saturday morning until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Survivors include husband: Leon Theodore SIGRIST of Mt. Vernon, children: Rudy SIGRIST and wife Julie of Hillsboro, Ohio; Kim WOOD and husband David of Mt. Vernon; Nick SIGRIST and wife Linda of Algonguin; Pamela EHLERS and husband Richard of Mainville, Ohio; Lance SIGRIST and wife Teresa of Mavern, Arkansas; 11 grandchildren: Courtney STREINE, Brett SIGRIST, Zachary FRY, Jordan SIGRIST, Kylie SIGRIST, Melissa POND, Ashley EHLERS, Sarah HERNANDEZ, Landon SIGRIST, and Taylor SIGRIST; 10 great grandchildren: Isaiah, Raine, and Lily STREINE; Cameron, Tyler, and Brayden POND, Ari and Anastasiz HERNANDEZ, Shelby and Marley SIGRIST.

Alice SIGRIST was born on November 16th, 1934 in Kinmundy to Ener Otis Zimmer and Hatttie Margaret (FRENCH) ZIMMER. She married Leon Theodore SIGRIST on November 8th in Mt. Vernon.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents and granddaughter; Tanya SIGRIST.

 

WJBD Radio; Friday, 11 November 2016; Salem, Marion County, Illinois; wjbdradio.com

 

Salem Times-Commoner; Wednesday, 9 November 2016; Page 2A; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

The Sentinel; Thursday, 8 November 2016; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

 

Byron Sill  (16 November 1920 - 3 June 2000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dorothy (Brimberry) Sill   (12 April 1923 - 23 July 2009)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gale DeWayne Sill

(20 January 1936- 29 April 2010)

 

 

 Gale DeWayne SILL, 74, of Kinmundy passed away at 12:28 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2010, at  Doctors Nursing and Rehab Center in Salem.

He was born on January 20, 1936, in Omega, a son of Robert Eugene and Dollie Fern (LITTRELL) SILL. He married Shirley Mae BREWER on December 30, 1955, in Salem.

He was a former bus driver, custodian, and transportation manager for South Central School District; was a member of Brown Christian Church and Kinmundy Masonic Lodge #398; and enjoyed fox hunting, beagles, and horses, and was an avid outdoorsman.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley of Kinmundy; son, Jim D. (Deb) SILL of Kinmundy; sister, Phyllis Darlene SILL OLIVER (Don) of Madisonville, Kentucky; and 2 grandchildren, ReAnna Gayle SILL SMITH (Kyle) of Columbia, Illinois, and Heath Cole SILL of Kinmundy.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Merle Leroy and Ellis Eugene SILL; and 2 sisters, Betty Ruth SILL WOOLRIDGE and Mary Jane SILL SIMMONS.

The funeral was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 2nd, at Brown Christian Church, rural Kinmundy, with Bro. Rusty COURSONofficiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Kinmundy. Visitation was held at Neal Funeral Home in Kinmundy from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday and at the church  Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. Masonic rites were held by the Kinmundy Masonic Lodge #398 at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Brown Christian Church or Kinmundy Masonic Lodge #398.

 

The Farina News; Thursday, 6 May 2010; Page 1; Farina, Fayette County, Illinois

 

 

 

  

 

Evelyn Roberta (Kimber) Simpson

(16 July 1922 - 29 October 2014)

 

 

Evelyn Roberta Simpson, age 92, of Kinmundy, IL, passed away at 7:30 am, October 29, 2014, at her home in Kinmundy, IL.

 Evelyn was born July 16, 1922 in Streator, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Grace (Blain) Kimber. She was united in marriage with Roscoe E. Simpson on October 4, 1942 in La Salle County, Illinois. He preceded her in death on January 1, 2000.

 She was a faithful member of Episcopal Church of Salem.

 Evelyn is survived by daughters, Linda L. Simpson (Edward) Cusac of Kinmundy, Barbara J. Simpson McCollam of Murfreesboro, TN; sons-in-law, Carl P. Jones of Kinmundy; daughter-in-law, Debbie Simpson of Central City, Illinois; brother-in-law, Ira (Mary) Simpson of Decatur, Illinois; sister, Grace Ann Shotwell of Tennessee; sister-in-law, Shirley Kimber of Streator, Mary Fowler of Bloomington, IL, and Emma (Vernon) Duncan of Illinois; grandchildren, Shane McCollam, Magen (Dedrick) Gaines, Glenn (Julie) Cusac of AK, Edward (Tracy) Cusac of FL, Liona (Lonnie) Tipsword, Kinmundy, Christopher (Rebecca) Jones of Kinmundy, Clayton (Kristen) Jones of CO, Justin Simpson (companion Krystal Dimmick) of AZ, Michelle Bobinski of Central City, IL, Eric (Becky) McMillen of Minonk, IL, and Rick (Christina) Bobinski of AZ; 37 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Grace Kimber, husband, Roscoe Simpson; son, Harvey Walton Simpson; daughter, Roberta Jean Jones; brothers, Wesley (Juanita) Kimber, Russell (Nellie) Kimber, Robert (Joyce) Kimber and Edward Kimber; sisters, Mary (Bob) Hinshaw, Helen (Webb) Dimming, and Ruth Kinkade (Jim) Hegland; in-laws, Norma (Hugh) Cisne, Olaf (Mildred) Simpson, Jim (Frances) Simpson, John Simpson, Lewis Fowler, and Grady Shotwell; granddaughter, Evelyn D. Simpson; step-granddaughter, Judith Ann Marshall; great grandson, Joshua Tipsword; and step-great grandson, Tyler Aiden Baker.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home in Kinmundy, where the family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Saturday, November 1, 2014. Funeral service will be at Neal Funeral Home at 3:00 PM, Saturday, November 1, 2014 with Father David Baumann officiating. Interment will be at Phillips Cemetery, Kinmundy, IL.   Memorial donations may be sent to the family and will be received at the funeral home. Please visit www.jwnealfuneralhome.net to leave memorial tributes, condolences or to light a candle.

 

The Sentinel; 31 October 2014; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

  

 

Harvey Walton Simpson

(22 March 1958 - 11 March 2014)

 

 

Harvey Walton SIMPSON, age 55, of Centralia, IL, formerly of Minonk, IL, passed away at 3:45pm on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at his home in Centralia, IL.

He was born Saturday, March 22, 1958 in Vandalia, Illinois, the son of Roscoe SIMPSON and Evelyn (KIMBER) SIMPSON. On March 3, 2013 in Pontiac, IL, he married Debbie McMILLIAN.

He was employed by Ruff Grain as a semi truck driver and was also retired from the United States Air Force.

He served the United States for many years as a SSGT in the Air Force and spent five years in active duty through Operation Desert Shield/Storm. His achievements include: Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with one device, AF Training Ribbon, AF Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, AF Longevity Service Award with two devices, NCO Professional Military Education Ribbon, AF Outstanding Unit Award with six devices, Navy Meritorious Unit Citation, and AF Good Conduct Medal with three devices.

He is survived by his wife Debbie SIMPSON of Centralia, IL; mother, Evelyn SIMPSON of Kinmundy, IL; sons, Justin (Michelle) SIMPSON of Arizona, Eric (Becky) McMILLIAN of Minonk, IL and Ricky (Christina) BOBINSKI of Pontiac, IL; daughter, Michelle BOBINSKI of Centralia, IL; sister, Linda (Ed) CUSAC of Kinmundy, IL, Barbara McCOLLAM of Murfeesboro, TN; grand children, Jaeden, Brianna, and Hannah SIMPSON of Arizona, Alex and Evelyn McMILLIAN of Minonk, IL, Michael, Justin and Emma BOBINSKI of Pontiac, IL, and Hailey BAKER of Centralia, IL. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roscoe SIMPSON, daughter, Evelyn SIMPSON, sister, Roberta JONES and grandchild, Tyler BAKER.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, Kinmundy, IL. A first visitation will be held at Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home, 775 North Chestnut St., Minonk, IL 61760 on Friday, March 14, 2014 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. A second visitation will be held at Neal Funeral Home in Kinmundy, IL on Saturday, March 15, 2014 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Neal Funeral Home located at 115 North Jefferson Street ~ PO Box 25 Kinmundy, Illinois 62854. Interment will be in Phillips Cemetery, Kinmundy, IL. Scott Air Force honors will be accorded.  Memorials donations may be made to the donor's choice and will be received at the funeral home. Memorial Tributes and Condolences may be made to the family at www.jwnealfuneralhome.net.

 

 

  

 

 

 

Marvin H. Sipes  (2 April 1938 - 16 July 2012)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Joseph Skyles

(27 September 1932 - 4 November 2010)

 

KINMUNDY - John Joseph SKYLES, 78, of Kinmundy died at 6:20 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at his residence.

He was born Sept. 27, 1932, in St. Louis, son of Claude Francis and Mary Agnes (MEIERHOFFER) SKYLES. He married Charlene HULSEY on June 13, 1963, in St. Louis, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 31, 1998.

Mr. SKYLES is survived by two daughters, Agnes SKYLES of Kinmundy and Clyda KOTTMANN and husband Greg of St. Charles, Mo.; a stepson, Rick MOTCH and wife Dianah of Alma; two grandchildren, Scott  KOTTMANN and Kathy MONAHAM and husband Pat, all of St. Charles, Mo.; two step-grandchildren, 3'ER MOTCH of Alma and Beth COSBY of Salem; three great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; a brother; and two sisters.

Mr. SKYLES retired as a Sergeant 1st Class from the U.S. Air Force, having served in Korea. He also retired  from the U.S. Postal Service.  Mr. SKYLES was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2866 in St. Louis, Farina American Legion  and the Moose Lodge of St. Charles, Mo.  Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Robert Beloarmine Catholic Church in St.Charles, Mo. Interment will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St.Louis.  Friends may call from 6 to 8 p .m. Monday at Neal Funeral Home in Louisville and from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Paul Funeral Home in St. Charles,

Mo.  Memorials may be made to  Kinmundy and Alma EMT's or VNA-TIP of Centralia.  Neal Funeral Home in Kinmundy is in charge of arrangements.

 

The Sentinel; Saturday, 6 November 2010; Page 7A; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

  

 

Judith "Judi" (Gray) Slane

(18 Sep 1946 - 19 Aug 2013)

 

 

KINMUNDY - Judith SLANE, 66, of Kinmundy, died at 10:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 2013, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

She was born Sept. 16, 1946, in Salem, daughter of Harry Earl GRAY Jr. and L. Jean (SMITH) GRAY. She married Rudolph SLANE on June 15, 1974 in Kinmundy, and he survives her in Kinmundy.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. SLANE is survived by a daughter, Denise SLANE of Kinmundy; a sister, Diane HICKS and husband Dick of Iuka; a nephew, Curt HANKS and wife Cherity of Iuka; nieces, Holly SIGRIST and husband Jason of Farina and Heather WILKINS and husband Mitch of Iuka; and great-nieces and -nephews, Kelsie, Jacob, Logan and Levi HANKS, Dylan, Trent and Bailey SIGRIST, and Olivia, Kimora and Paisley WILKINS.

Mrs. SLANE was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, United Methodist Women, Starshine, Homemakers, Royal Neighbors, and Evergreen Cemetery Board, and past 4-H Leader of the Kinmundy-Alma Wide Awakes Club. She was the co-owner of the Kinmundy Express for over 30 years, site supervisor of Project Bread, and City Clerk of Kinmundy for a few years. She was also a member of Kinmundy Methodist Church.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem with Stephen KING officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Kinmundy.  Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made3 to Evergreen Cemetery or Neighborhood Food P:antry and will be accepted at the funeral home.

 

The Sentinel; Wednesday, 21 August 2013; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

  

 

Christopher Paul "Chris" Slater

(2 April 1970 - 29 July 2018)

 

CHRISTOPHER PAUL SLATER, 48, of Salem, IL died July 29, 2018 at his home.

Born April 2, 1970 in Salem, he was the son of Loyd E. and Theresa (MALCOLM) SLATER who survive him.

Chris was a developmental technician and caregiver to the residents in the Kaskaskia Workshop. A member of Salem General Baptist Church, he was a licensed Minister of the Gospel in the General Baptist faith, was the church Youth pastor, and was the church camp Co-Dean for 12 years at the Union Grove Camp in Orchardville, He had just returned from helping at the New Zion Church Camp on Saturday, prior to his passing.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by one son, Brice SLATER and wife Cheyenne of Louisville, and his granddaughter, Annie.

Also left to mourn his passing are his siblings, Cory SLATER and Kimberly SLATER both of Salem; his maternal grandmother, Martha MALCOLM of Odin, and a special great aunt, Anna Ruth "Sis" ARNOLD of Mt. Vernon.

He is preceded in death by grandparents, Virgil and Marnia SLATER, and Melvin G. MALCOLM. 

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday at the Rankin Funeral Home in Salem with Rev. Lonnie Shepard officiating. Burial will follow at the Martin Cemetery, rural Alma (Foster Township).  Visiting hours will be from 11:00 am on Thursday until the service hour at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Donor's choice and will be received by the Rankin Funeral Home, entrusted with the families care.

 

Rankin Funeral Home; Wednesday, 15 August 2018; Salem, Marion County, Illinois; rankinfuneralhome.com

 

Salem Times-Commoner; Wednesday, 1 August 2018; Page 2A; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

James Slater (23 March 1927 - 6 November 2012)

 

 

 

 

Joan (Cripps) Slater  (2 July 1951 - 12 March 2008)

 

 

 

 

Clyde Thomas Smith

(2 Jun 1897 - 26 Nov 1981)

 

Col. Clyde SMITH -- Virginia Beach--Retired Marine Corps Col. Clyde Thomas Smith, 84 of 1109 Ferry Plantation Road, died Wednesday in a Portsmouth Hospital.

Smith was a native of Odin, Ill, and was a veteran of World War I and II and the Korean War. He retired after 42 years of service in the Marine Corps and managed the Little Creek Sand & Gravel Co. from 1964 until 1979. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star for valor. He was with the 4th Marine

Division and a member of the Retired Officers' Association; The National Association of Sojourners; and a 50 year member of the Odin Masonic Lodge 503.

Survivors include his wife, Ethel Findlay SMITH; three daughter, Dr. Helen S. DEESE of Claremont, Calif., Dorothy Jean DASHEILL of Alexandria, and Nancy Lea JOHNS of Virginia Beach; and 12 grandchildren.

His body has been taken to Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, and will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Myers Chapel, Arlington. Burial with full military honors will be in the Arlington National Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to a favorite charity.  The Virginia Pilot was the newspaper

 

(Note: The obituary did not have the date of the newspaper.)

(Note: Clyde died on Thanksgiving Day at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital.)

(Note: Clyde was the son of Thomas Massey and Mattie (BORING) SMITH. Thomas was from Kinmundy and Mattie from Odin.)

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Name: Clyde Smith

SSN: 320-34-5926 

Last Residence: 23455  Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach City, Virginia

Born: 2 Jun 1897

Died: Nov 1981

State (Year) SSN issued: Illinois (1956-1958)

 

 

 

 

 

Fleta (McWhirter) Smith  (9 April 1923 - 23 June 2000)

 

 

 

 

  

 

Kenneth R. Smith

(1 February 1944 - 24 March 2015)

 

Kenneth R. SMITH, age 71, of Alma, Illinois passed away March 24, 2015 at his home in Alma. He was a teamster car hauler for Cassens' Transport. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, a Mason, a Shriner, and was involved with the Alma Lions Club, Member of the Alma Town Board, Crew Chief of Smith Motorsports, and a member of Givens Chapel.

Funeral services for Ken SMITH will be held at Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem on Saturday, March 28th, 2015 at 12 noon with Randy VanAUSDALL presiding. Visitation will be held Saturday from 10 AM until time of service. Interment at the Alma Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Children's Hospital in St. Louis.

Kenneth SMITH is survived by son - Stephen SMITH and special friend Carla LINDER of Alma; daughters - Kelli JACKSON and husband Joseph of Salem; Kristi OSBORNE and husband Dean of Salem; grandchildren - Anthony SMITH, Cole RIGHTNOWAR, Jolie JACKSON, Carson OSBORNE, Caleb OSBORNE; twin brother - Keith SMITH and wife Susan of Kinmundy; brother - Larry SMITH and wife Frances of Salem; Sisters - Edna SHULER and husband Darrell of Salem and Margaret "Marge" SHULER of Salem; brother-in-law - Raymond SHULER of Salem.

Kenneth R. SMITH was born February 1, 1944 in Patoka son of Perry and Opal Smith. He married Janet Sue HOLZHAUSEN on March 7th, 1970 in Salem. She preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a sister - Doris HUSTON; infant brother - Perry Eugene SMITH and a Son In Law - Daniel RIGHTNOWAR.

 

WJBD – Radio; wjbdradio.com ;Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

Salem Times Commoner; Page 2A; Friday, 27 March 2015; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

The Sentinel; Page 7A; Thursday, 26 March 2015; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

The Farina News; Front Page; Thursday, 26 March 2015; Farina, Fayette County, Illinois

  

 

 

Lela Mae Doolen Smith

(15 Apr 1934 - 27 Apr 2008)

 

        Funeral services will be held at noon today at the Neal Funeral Home in Kinmundy for Lela Mae SMITH, 74, of Kinmundy, with interment in the Doolen Cemetery in rural Kinmundy. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to noon today at teh funeral home. The Reverend Duane AMBROSE will officiate the services.

        Smith died on Sunday, April 27, at the Elder Care of the Valley Nursing Home in Florissant, Missouri. She was born in Kinmundy on April 15, 1934, the daughter of William and Ruth (WILLIAMS) DOOLEN.

        She was a caregiver at Emmaues Homes in St. Charles, Missouri. Also, she worked at the Kinmundy Historical Society, did volunteer work at the Kinmundy Library, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Kinmundy.

        Survivors include: a son, Brian SMITH of Florissant, Missouri; daughters, Rhonda LAKIN and husband Marc of Florissant, Missouri, and LeAnne SMITH of St. Louis, Missouri; five grandchildren, Nicholas SMITH, Emily SMITH, Valerie HART, Jamie HART, and Michelle HALL; and a great-great-grandchild, Brian HART.

        She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Greg SMITH, in 1990; and by two brothers, Charles and Ben DOOLEN.  Memorials may be made to the Kinmundy Historical Society or Doolen Cemetery Fund.

 

Salem Times-Commoner; Salem, Marion County, Illinois; Friday, 2 May 2008

 

Stephen Frakes Note: Burial in the Doolen-North Fork Cemetery in Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.

  

 

Lucille (Grotts) Smith  27 May 1919 - 23 December 2001)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mabel Rose (Kaiser) Smith   (18 September 1907 - 14 October 2001)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marceline R. (Hiestand) Smith

(17 September 1913 -  18 December 2016)

 

 

MARCELINE R. SMITH, 103 of Ste. Genevieve, MO, formerly of Salem died Sunday, at the Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital.

Born September 17, 1913 in Salem, she was the daughter of Marshall Cleveland and Dillie (SIPES) HIESTAND.  She married Estel E. SMITH April 29, 1931 in Jonesboro, IL and he preceded her in death September 21, 2006.

Surviving is one son, three daughters, one sister and a host of grandchildren, great and great-great-grandchildren.

A private family burial took place at Phillips Cemetery, Omega Twp, Illinois.  For further information, you may contact the Rankin Funeral Home who were in charge of arrangements.  

 

Rankin Funeral Home; Friday, 2 December 2016; Salem, Marion County, Illinois; rankinfuneralhome.com

 

The Sentinel; Friday, 2 December 2016; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois;

 

 

 

 

 

Paul Smith  (died: 2012)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sandra Gail (Barksdale) Smith  (8 November 1964 - 28 January 2011)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timothy Ray Smith  (15 July 1979 - 1 July 2005)

 

 

 

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Kinmundy Christian Church for Timothy Ray Smith, 25, of Alma, with interment in the Sandy Branch Cemetery in rural Alma. Visitation is on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kinmundy Christian Church.

Smith died at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 1, at his home. He was born in Decatur on July 15, 1979, the son of Crystal (Hall) and Donald Smith.

Survivors include: his mother and step-father, Crystal and Thomas Sanders of Alma; his father, Donald Smith of Decatur; a daughter, Haley Alexis Smith of Decatur; brothers, Robby Weddle and John T. Sanders of Decatur; sisters, Jamie Michelle Owens and husband Scott of Alma and Cindy Carrillo of Oklahoma; grandparents, Helen Norris of Mississippi, Leroy and Elizabeth Hennings of Decatur; a grandfather, Charles Hall of Pana; great-grandmothers, Stella Panshot of Macon and Eleanor Pinkham of Decatur; and uncles, James R. Fickes of Champaign and Micheal T. Fickes of Mississippi.

Memorials may be made to the family. The Neal Funeral Home in Kinmundy is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rosalie (Williams) Snow (9 June 1922 - 9 May 2009)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Billy Wyatt Soldner (4 February 1928 - 20 April 2011)

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Patricia Ann (Mattingly) Somerville   (6 April 1971 - 27 April 2016)

 

 

 

 

Patricia Ann SOMERVILLE, age 45 of Alma, IL, passed away at 1:15 pm, on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL .

She was born Tuesday, April 6, 1971 in Prince George County, Maryland, the daughter of John MATTINGLY of Maryland, and the late Alice DODSON. She resided in Alma with her significant other, Anthony STRAIN who survives in Alma.  She was self employed as a housewife and caretaker and was of the Catholic faith.

Patricia is survived by son, Zach (Samantha Rothe) SOMERVILLE of Alma, IL; daughter, Paije (Daniel) DULANEY, of Alma, IL; brothers, Jason (Leslie) DODSON of Kinmundy, IL, Jeremy DODSON of Alma, IL and Justin (Elizabeth) DODSON of Farina, IL; grandchildren, Kiley and Kaysen DULANEY, Madilynn Renna SOMERVILLE, and one grandchild on the way.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Neal Funeral Home, Kinmundy, IL. A celebration of life will be at 11:00 am on Monday at Neal Funeral Home. Interment will be in Martin Cemetery, Alma, IL.  Memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses. Please visit www.jwnealfuneralhome.net to leave condolences, tributes, order flowers or light a candle.

 

Neal Funeral Home; Thursday, 4 February 2016; Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois

jwnealfuneralhome.net 

 

The Sentinel; Thursday, 4 February 2016; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

Ella Louise "Toots" (Norman) Spencer

(11 April 1929 - 11 December 2011)

 

Ella Louise "Toots" SPENCER, 82, of Farina, died Dec. 11, 2011 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Effingham.

She was born April 11, 1929 in Meacham Twp., Marion County, the daughter of Jesse C. and Lena (SPORLEDER) NORMAN who preceded her in death. She married Maxey SPENCER on June 21, 1957 in Centralia and he preceded her in death January 4, 1967.

Surviving is: Richard SPENCER, her son and wife Paula of Teutopolis; Scott SPENCER, her son and wife Melody of Greenville; Bob SPENCER, her son and wife  Kathi of St. Peter; grandchildren, Rebecca and Ryan SPENCER, both of Indianapolis; Caroline SPENCER of Melbourne, Fla; Cassidy Elizabeth SPENCER of Greenville and Kinsey SPENCER of St. Peter; Charles NORMAN, her  brother

and wife Eileen of Farina; Betty NELSON,  her sister-in-law of Mason; and a host of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, cousins and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by brothers; Howard in infancy, Garland killed in action in W.W.II and Richard SPORLEDER;  also sisters Frances NORMAN, Helen DOMAS and husband Lambert and Dorthy BRANDT and husband Erwin.

She attended Lacey one-room school in rural Farina through eighth grade and graduated from Farina High School in 1947. She worked  as a Linotype operator at the Farina News, at Lacey's Cafe, at Farina IGA and as a homemaker.  She worked  as assistant cashier at the State Bank of Farina for 22 years until her retirement in 1997. She had spent the last several years  as a caregiver to various family members.  She placed the highest value on family and was often the organizer of the Norman Family Reunion and other family gatherings. She was a Gold Star Member of the Farina American Legion

Post 411 Auxiliary and Auxiliary Kitchen Band. she was a lifelong member of Friedens United Church of Christ, the Ladies' Guild and served for many years as an officer of the Church Board.

She was often a willing accomplice to her sister Dorothy in her many skits and performances and was known for her delicious coffee cakes at Christmas and pies at the Farina Fourth of July Celebration. 

Funeral services will be  11 a.m. Friday at Frieden's United Church of Christ in Farina. Burial will follow in the Elder Cemetery in Kinmundy.     Visiting hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Frieden's United Church of Christ and from 10 a.m. until the service time on Friday.   Memorials may be made to the Friedens United Church of Christ or to the Farina Volunteer Ambulance and will be accepted by Rankin Funeral Home who is in charge of arrangements.

 

The Marion County Observer; Thursday, 15 December 2011; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

 

Darsa R. Sprouse  (2 April 1932 - 12 May 2017)

 

 

 

 

Darsa R. SPROUSE, age 85, of Kinmundy, died May 12th, 2017 at St. Louis University Hospital. He was a salesman for Reynolds Food in Florida and an Air Force Veteran.

Graveside services for Darsa SPROUSE will be held at one Friday afternoon at the Keens Chapel Cemetery near Farina, with burial to follow. There is no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Kinmundy American Legion. The Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include sons: Scott of Florida and Michael of New York and daughters: Debbie of Florida; and sister: Mary Jo TUCKER of Salem.

Darsa SPROUSE was born on April 2nd, 1932 in LaClede to Everett SPROUSE and Glendola (HILL) SPROUSE. Both preceded him in death along with sister: Virginia ALLEN and Brother: Norman SPROUSE.

 

WJBD Radio; Wednesday, 24 May 2017; Salem, Marion County, Illinois; wjbdradio.com

 

Salem Times-Commoner; Wednesday, 24 May 2017; Page 2A; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Wayne Stanford  (14 February 1927 - 22 June 2009)

 

 

 

 

 

Andrew Jonathan "A.J." "Bud" Stephens  (20 June 1915 - 24 August 2000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Commodore Perry Stephens

(Nov 1869 - 9 Sep 1951)

 

Dr. C.P. STEPHENS, 82, died at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Minnie FIELDS, in this city, Sunday evening.  Dr. STEPHENS was born at Loogootee, the son of Merida and Rhoda Ellen DeVORE STEPHENS.  In 1921, he was married to Mauda SHAW at Mt. Vernon. He practiced medicine 50 years in Illinois and California.

  Following his retirement, he moved to Centralia in 1931 and after residing there for two years, he moved to Walnut Hill. Two years ago he moved to Kinmundy. He was a member of the United Brethren Church. Dr. STEPHENS is survived by his wife; two brothers, Arthur of St. James, and Bert of San

Francisco, Calif.; and three sisters, Mrs. Mary HOOVER, Loogootee; Mrs.  Martha ERVIN, Vandalia; and Mrs. Nellie MAHON, Greenville.  Services were  held Tuesday in Centralia with interment in Hillcrest Cemetery.

 

Kinmundy Express; 13 Sep 1951

 

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STEPHENS, Myrtle Esther (PROSSER)  (died: Feb. 9, 1918)

 

    C. P. STEPHENS' first wife was Myrtle Esther PROSSER of Shelby County, Illinois.  She committed suicide in California. Her obituary:

Chico Enterprise, Saturday, February 9, 1918, pg 1:

Wife of Durham Physician Shoots Self After Two Shots at Husband: Following a quarrel with her husband, Dr. C.P. Stephens, a physician of Durham, Mrs. Stephens, his wife, fired two shots at him, both of which missed their mark, and then turned the gun upon herself with fatal affect. The bullet

pierced her left breast and she died almost instantly.

The tragedy occurred at 2:20 this morning, a few hours after the couple had returned from Chico where they attended lodge. Stephens was placed under arrest early this morning by Constable J.A. Franklin at the instance [insistence?] of Assistant District Attorney Harry Davids, pending an investigation. He was later released following a coroner’s inquest which

exonerated him.

Mr. and Mrs. Stephens attended a meeting of the Knights and Ladies of Security in the Woodmen hall. They returned to their home in Durham by taxicab, being accompanied by C.A. Colley and Mrs. Ella Dunn. They arrived about midnight, and according to Dr. Stephens, he lighted a fire before retiring.

Had Been Drinking:  According to Dr. Stephens, he had been drinking during the evening. He told his wife he wanted to go to town. She insisted that they go to bed, and violent quarrel arose between them.

Made No Threats: Mrs. Stephens, according to the doctor, made no threats, but left the room appearing a moment later with a .32 Colt automatic. She fired one shot at Stephens while he was seated behind the stove. At the first shot according to Dr. Stephens’ statement, he arose and made for the kitchen door. As he was going out a second shot rang out, again missing and lodging in the china cabinet.

The third shot was fired as he was in the yard. He called Constable Franklin, and when they arrived back at the house, they found Mrs. Stephens lying on the floor of the bedroom, with the revolver lying across her breast.  Placed Under Arrest:  Constable Franklin summed the coroner and the assistant district attorney.

Following an investigation, Davids ordered Dr. Stephens placed under arrest until a complete investigation and a coroner’s inquisition had been held.   Following the returning of the coroner’s jury’s verdict of ‘death caused by gunshot wound, self inflicted with suicidal intent,’ Dr. Stephens was

released.

Attempted to Take Life Before: Mrs. Stephens had attempted on two occasion some years ago to take her own life, according to Dr. Stephens and according to a statement made this morning by Mrs. Joseph Jones of Durham, only a month ago had threatened to commit suicide.

Often Quarreled:  According to neighbors the couple had often quarreled, especially when Stephens had been drinking. Mrs. Stephens was a native of Illinois, and was thirty-six years old.

She married Dr. Stephens about ten years ago, living practically all of that time in Durham. There are no children. Mrs. Stephens has relatives in Illinois.

No arrangements have been made for the funeral. 

 NOTE by Lois: Myrtle was brought home to Illinois and buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Shelby Co. IL.

 

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STEPHENS, Maude (SHAW)  (Died Jan. 1976)

 

OBITUARY of C. P. STEPHENS' 2nd wife:

Friday, January 9, 1976,

Centralia Sentinel on page 14

 

MAUD STEPHENS

SALEM--Maud Stephens, 83, formerly of Kinmundy, died last night at Doctors Nursing Home in Salem.

She was born in Walnut Hill, daughter of James and Laura (Winters) Shaw. In 1911, she married Lewis Helm, who preceded her in death. In 1921, she married Dr. C. P. Stephens, and he also preceded her in death.

Mrs. Stephens lived for several years with a nephew in Salem, Troy Featherling. She was a member of the Christian Church at Loogootee.   Graveside services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Hillcrest  Memorial Park north of Centralia.    Friends may call from 8 to 10 a.m. Monday at the Rogers-Atkins Funeral  Home in Salem.

  

 

Helen L. (Rubin) Stephens  (2 September 1916 - 26 May 2004)

 

 

 

 

William Stephens  (12 February 1934 - 7 April 2012)

 

 

 

 

 

Edith M. (Stipp) Stevenson  (20 February 1913 - 6 August 2005)

 

 

 

Charles E. "Buck" Sullens  (4 Aug. 1931 - 19 Feb. 1998)

 

 

 

Dale Gene Sullens, Sr.  (9 May 1936 - 27 December 1996)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dorothy Elizabeth (Garrett) Sullens  (7 September 1912 - 10 December 2008)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earl R. Sullens (11 October 1941 - 9 January 2013)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Francis "Coonie" Sullens   (16 January 1933 - 23 July 2001)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harley Ray Sullens  (30 October 1918 - 16 July 2011)

 

 

Private graveside services will be held at Martin Cemetery in Alma for Harley Ray SULLENS, 92, of Odin. The Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem is in charge of arrangements.

SULLENS died at 9:04 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, at his home. He was born in Alma on October 30, 1918, the son of Luther SULLENS and Grace Mae MORGAN.   On August 14, 1988, he married Rosie J. (PAYNE) SULLENS in Alma, and she survives in Odin.

 He was an Army veteran of World War II, a truck driver, and a member of the Alma Christian Church.

Other survivors include: daughters,Vicki MORE of Clearwater, Kansas, and Connie CRANFORD of  Haysville, Kansas; a step-daughter, Bonnie BURNETT of Odin;  two step-sons, Howard FITZGERALD of  Utah, and Jimmie HARMON Jr. of Odin; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials may be made to the Martin Cemetery.

 

Salem Times-Commoner; Page 2A; Wednesday, 20 July 2011; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

William Edward Sullens  (9 November 1943 - 27 June 2017)

 

 

William Edward SULLENS, age 73, of Alma died on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at his home. He was a retired truck driver.  Services for Mr. SULLENS will be private. Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

William is survived by one daughter, Lori A. WILES of York, Pennsylvania; one son, Dominick W. SULLENS and wife Kim of Pennsylvania; one brother, Basil SULLENS of Alma; one sister-in-law, Tina SULLENS of Michigan; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.

William was born on November 9, 1943 in Salem. William was preceded in death by his parents.

 

WJBD Radio; Wednesday, 5 July 2017; Salem, Marion County, Illinois; wjbdradio.com

 

The Sentinel; Friday, 30 June 2017; Centralia, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

Dennis L. Sullivan (19 Oct. 1954 - 17 Feb. 2003))

 

   

 

Grace (Pickel) Lewis Sullivan (25 July 1912 - 16 January 2002)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patty J. (Logue) Sullivan

(10 October 1930 - 30 October 2017)

 

 

Patty J. SULLIVAN, age 87, of Alma, died October 30th, 2017 at home. She was a licensed practical nurse of the Christian faith.

Private services for Patty J. SULLIVAN will be held at the Alma Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors and may be left at the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem, which is in charge of arrangements.

Patty SULLIVAN is survived by four children: Gay MAZANEK and husband Mark of Alma; Edward H. SULLIVAN of North Carolina; Valeeta SULLIVAN  of Chesterfield, Missouri; and Nell BEGOODY and husband Benjamin of Kinmundy. She is also survived by one brother, one sister, five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Patty SULLIVAN was born on October 10th, 1930 to Edward and Nelie (GOODIN) LOGUE of Patoka. They both preceded her in death.

 

WJBD Radio; Wednesday, 15 November 2017; Salem, Marion County, Illinois; wjbdradio.com

 

Salem Times-Commoner; Wednesday, 15 November 2017; Page 2A; Salem, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Sterling James "Shorty" Sullivan

(18 November 1918 - 21 February 2015)

 

 

Sterling 'Shorty' SULLIVAN, age 96, of Kinmundy, died Saturday, February 21st, 2015, at his home. He was a farmer and carpenter. He served in the Air Force during World War II and was a member of the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church for 50 years.

Funeral services for Sterling 'Shorty' SULLIVAN will be held at 10:30 Tuesday morning at the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem, with John SONS officiating. Burial in the Summitt Prairie Cemetery in Salem. Visitation will be from five to seven Monday night at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Summitt Prairie Cemetery.

'Shorty' SULLIVAN is survived by wife: Naomi (SIMMONS) SULLIVAN of Kinmundy; daughters: Janet CONANT and husband Gary of Alma; Debbie CLARK and husband Mark of Salem; son: Stan SULLIVAN and wife Patti of Steelville, MO; Greg SULLIVAN and wife Jeanne of Bloomington, IN; three brothers: Charles SULLIVAN of Salem; Norman SULLIVAN and wife Alma of Salem; Larry SULLIVAN and wife Helen of Alma; two sisters: Delores SULLIVAN of Salem; Phyllis JONES and husband Harold of Effingham; daughter-in-law: Susan HUBER and husband Bill of Centralia, 13 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Sterling J. 'Shorty' SULLIVAN was born on November 18th, 1918 in Bakersfield, California to A. L. SULLIVAN and Mary (THOMPSON) SULLIVAN. He married Naomi (SIMMONS) SULLIVAN of Kinmundy on July 11, 1946 in Salem. She survives. He was also preceded in death by son: Dennis L. SULLIVAN; brother: Vernon SULLIVAN; two sisters: Edith DACE and Violet TOCKSTEIN.

 

WJBD Radio; Monday, 23 February 2015; Salem, Marion County, Illinois ;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ellen (Mulvaney) Swift  (Died August 1974)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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