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| 451 | DECATUR - Ruth Ellen Roegner, 87, formerly of Decatur, IL, died May 27th of heart problems while visiting family in Crystal Lake, IL. Mrs. Roegner a lifelong teacher began her teaching career at a one room schoolhouse, in Indiana. While living in Decatur, she taught several years at St. Patrick's Elementary before teaching 1st grade for 25 years for the Mt. Zion Schools. In retirement in Florida, Mrs. Roegner established the adult literacy program in both St. Augustine, Florida and the Sumptner County Florida Area. She continued to serve as a volunteer tutor in schools until her death. Her service to education earned her the "Jefferson Award" in 2005. Mrs. Roegner's lifetime interests were diverse. As an avid card player, she accumulated Master points in Bridge, she was long time President of the Decatur Business and professional women's club, Square Dancer, RVer, gardener, host for the International Hostel Program, and for many years served as a campground host in state and national parks. Mrs. Roegner is survived by her daughter, Norma Wacaser of Crystal Lake, IL, and 4 sons, Carl Roegner of Bonham, TX, Terry Roegner, of Alexandria, VA, Jerry Roegner, of Woodbridge,VA., and Jack Roegner of Richmond, IN. She has 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Mrs. Roegner was preceded in death by a son, George, and husband, Russell Roegner. Memorial service is at Lakeside-Barrick Funeral Chapel, Danville, IL 2pm June 5th followed by Burial at Spring Hill Cemetery. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/ruth-roegner-obituary?id=29935790 | Bridgewater, Ruth Ellen (I3464)
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| 452 | Decatur Man's Father Dies Charles Gritton of Covington, Ind., father of A.D. Gritton, 1700 East Prairie street, died at 9 a.m. Friday in Lakeview hospital in Danville. Burial will be Sunday in Danville. The Decatur relatives will attend. Mr. Gritton was the father of 16 children, of whom 14 are living. Herald and Review, Decatur, Illinois. Saturday, 14 April 1934. | Gritton, Charles Elisious (I531)
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| 453 | Decatur Review | Decatur, Illinois | Wednesday, April 19, 1922 | Page 1 Danville TOLL 11. Danville, IL, April 19. With the death of Ivan Gntton, age 3 years, son of Mr. and Mrs Anthony Gntton, of Hedrick, Ind in a hospital here, the death list fiom the tornado of Monday afternoon was brought up to 11. Mr. and Mrs Gritton are in a local hospital suffeiing from injuries inflicted by the storm and are in a serious condition. Two other Gritton children were instantly killed. VILLAGE ALMOST DESTROYED. TEN DEAD IN AND NEAR HEDRICK -- SOME TRICKS OF THE WIND. Danville, Ill., April 18. -- Ten persons are known to have been killed and 41 injured, several probably fatally, in a cyclone which swept across Champaign and Vermillion counties, Illinois, and Warren county, Indiana, late yesterday afternoon, doing damage estimated at a quarter of a million dollars. The little village of Hedrick, Ind., was almost wiped out. Four houses and two churches, comprising a group known as Pleasant View Corner, were razed, and on the ULRICH HUNTER farm, five miles north of West Lebanon, Ind., three houses and many farm buildings were destroyed. The following list of dead was compiled here: MRS. ALBERT G. ANDERSON, Ogden, Ill. GROVER JACKSON, Hedrick, Ind. WILLIAM GRADY, Hedrick, Ind. GRACE GRADY, Hedrick, Ind. MRS. PHILIP HIGH, east of Hedrick, Ind. MRS. JOHN MARSIE, on the HUNTER farm. FLORENCE KUNTZ, 14, on the HUNTER farm. PAUL GRITTON, six, east of Hedrick. RUTH GRITTON, aged three months, east of Hedrick. GOLDIE SMITH, 17, Hedrick. Many of the seriously injured and others not so badly hurt were brought to Danville hospitals for treatment. Danville doctors were called to the storm center after it was reported and worked through the night. MRS. ETTA HURLEY, who with her 16 year old daughter was alone in her home at Hedrick, was stripped of her dress, but only slightly injured. The ten months old child of JAMES DOWNEY was blown from the house into a garden and deposited in the soft mud unhurt. A garage was demolished by the storm at Fithian, Ill., and an automobile carried nearly a quarter of a mile and dropped in a pasture. A barn on the SCOTT PAGE farm was lifted and carried away, but the horses were left standing uninjured. The barn at the home of THORNTON BAGLER was turned around on its foundation, but remains standing and is little damaged. http://www3.gendisasters.com/illinois/11329/various-towns-il-in-tornadoes-apr-1922 | Gritton, Anthony Dingler (I547)
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| 454 | Decatur Review | Decatur, Illinois | Wednesday, April 19, 1922 | Page 1 Danville TOLL 11. Danville, IL, April 19. With the death of Ivan Gritton, age 3 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Gritton, of Hedrick, Ind in a hospital here, the death list from the tornado of Monday afternoon was brought up to 11. Mr. and Mrs. Gritton are in a local hospital suffering from injuries inflicted by the storm and are in a serious condition. Two other Gritton children were instantly killed. | Gritton, George Harlan (I1315)
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| 455 | Decatur Review | Decatur, Illinois | Wednesday, April 19, 1922 | Page 1 Danville TOLL 11. Danville, IL, April 19. With the death of Ivan Gritton, age 3 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Gritton, of Hedrick, Ind in a hospital here, the death list from the tornado of Monday afternoon was brought up to 11. Mr. and Mrs. Gritton are in a local hospital suffering from injuries inflicted by the storm and are in a serious condition. Two other Gritton children were instantly killed. | Gritton, Paul Ellsworth (I572)
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| 456 | Decatur Review | Decatur, Illinois | Wednesday, April 19, 1922 | Page 1 Danville TOLL 11. Danville, IL, April 19. With the death of Ivan Gritton, age 3 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Gritton, of Hedrick, Ind in a hospital here, the death list from the tornado of Monday afternoon was brought up to 11. Mr. and Mrs. Gritton are in a local hospital suffering from injuries inflicted by the storm and are in a serious condition. Two other Gritton children were instantly killed. | Gritton, Ivan Everett (I573)
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| 457 | Decatur Review | Decatur, Illinois | Wednesday, April 19, 1922 | Page 1 Danville TOLL 11. Danville, IL, April 19. With the death of Ivan Gritton, age 3 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Gritton, of Hedrick, Ind in a hospital here, the death list from the tornado of Monday afternoon was brought up to 11. Mr. and Mrs. Gritton are in a local hospital suffering from injuries inflicted by the storm and are in a serious condition. Two other Gritton children were instantly killed. | Gritton, Helen Irene (I1320)
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| 458 | Decatur Review | Decatur, Illinois | Wednesday, April 19, 1922 | Page 1 Danville TOLL 11. Danville, IL, April 19. With the death of Ivan Gritton, age 3 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Gritton, of Hedrick, Ind in a hospital here, the death list from the tornado of Monday afternoon was brought up to 11. Mr. and Mrs. Gritton are in a local hospital suffering from injuries inflicted by the storm and are in a serious condition. Two other Gritton children were instantly killed. | Gritton, Ruth Elaine (I574)
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| 459 | Decatur Review | Decatur, Illinois | Wednesday, April 19, 1922 | Page 1 Danville TOLL 11. Danville, IL, April 19. With the death of Ivan Gritton, age 3 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Gritton, of Hedrick, Ind in a hospital here, the death list from the tornado of Monday afternoon was brought up to 11. Mr. and Mrs. Gritton are in a local hospital suffering from injuries inflicted by the storm and are in a serious condition. Two other Gritton children were instantly killed. | Heck, Bessie Anna (I563)
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| 460 | Decatur-Esther E. Carrier, 87, of Forsyth exited this life into her eternal life Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Heartland Health Care Center. Esther was born March 10, 1926 in Tilton, Illinois, the daughter of Anthony and Bessie (Heck) Gritton. Esther was a farmer's wife and a loving mother before working first at a grain elevator and then became employed by the U.S Government administering the ASVAB test to high school students throughout Central Illinois before retiring. Esther was also a writer. Her book "Return to Tough Street" chronicled the life of her parents, siblings, and herself. Her family is so grateful to her for sharing the love, hardship, and success of our wonderful family. Esther enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, pinochle, her family and friends. One of her favorite things was watching her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in whatever activities they participated in. She and her family were charter members of Crestview Christian Church where she was a very active and faithful servant. She married Jac Carrier November 18, 1945 in Central Christian Church in Decatur. He preceded her in death November 27, 2005. They shared over sixty years together. She leaves behind her daughters Patricia (Charles) Ohlemeyer of Maroa and Paula Armstrong of Forsyth, son-in-law Richard Kaufman of Clinton, six grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, and many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was reunited in Heaven with her parents, husband, daughter Pamela Kaufman, sisters Ruth, Edna, Helen, and Leora, and brothers Paul, Ivan, and Harlan. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the loving staff of Arcadia at Heartland Health Care Center and Safe Haven Hospice. Their caring support will be remembered and appreciated more than they could ever know. Private family burial will be at Cerro Gordo Cemetery in Cerro Gordo. A memorial service to celebrate Esther's life will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Prairie Avenue Christian Church, 2201 E. Prairie Decatur, with Pastor Jason Butterick Officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association or to a church of the donor's choice. The family of Esther E. Carrier is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com. | Gritton, Esther E. (I1322)
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| 461 | Delilah Gritton, age 40, is in the household of her parents, Aaron and Elizabeth Gritton. | Gritton, Delilah (I1552)
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| 462 | Della Chasteen Succumbs Today To Long Illness Mrs. Della Chasteen, 48, who resided near Bolsa, died at an Orange hospital today following an extended illness. She had lived in Orange county for the past 13 years and was born in Kansas. Her husband, Harry Chasteen, and the following children survive: Mrs. F.C. Barnheart, of Washington; Mrs. W.E. Hudgens, of New London, Connecticut; Mrs. W.J. Kolb, of Willowcreek, California; Lillian, Harry James and Maxine Chasteen, all of Bolsa. Her mother, Mrs. Lillian Peters, of Iowa, also survived. Funeral services will be announced later by the Harrell and Brown Funeral home. The Register, Santa Ana, California. Friday, 18 January 1935. | Gritton, Della (I3056)
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| 463 | Delphi Carroll County Comet, Delphi, Indiana, March 23, 1988 A. J. "Bill" Soper, 67, of Tilton, Ill., formerly of Delphi, died at 9:07 p.m. March 15, 1988, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Danville. Born Jan. 30, 1921, in Jackson, Mich., he was the son of Winfred and Hazel Wild Soper. His marriage was in 1949 in Springport, Mich., to Leona Humphrey, who died April 5, 1983. He then married Thelma Hazelbaker Shotts Sept. 30, 1984, in Danville. She survives. He was foreman at the Delphi Journal from 1953-1963 and also was involved in Delphi Little League. He was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, Kiwanis Club, Navy Club, Fleet Reserve Association, Knights of Columbus, and a former member of the American Legion. He was a member of the Board of the Habitat for Humanity and was affiliated with many volunteer organizations. He was a retired chief petty officer serving in the U.S Navy during World War II. He worked at the VA Medical Center, retiring in 1983. Surviving with the wife are two sons, Boyd S. Modjeski of Hudson, Fla., and Thomas E. Soper of Delphi; four daughters, Judith Shaffer, Denver, Colo.; patricia Brinkman, Monticello; Dorothy Whiteman, Delphi; and Jeri Shull, Crawfordsville; 16 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; two stepsons; two stepdaughters; four step-grandchildren; and two sisters. Services and burial were Friday in Illinois. | Soper, Armond Junior (I4135)
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| 464 | DeNelda Iris Manning Born Feb. 26, 1916 in Elm Creek Nebraska to Charles Bert and Claire Monahan. Died Oct. 9, 2002 peacefully at Cottonwood Hospital. Survived by: one daughter Iris Stuerke, three sons: Bud (Dorothy), Terry (Barbara), David (Marilyn); nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, two brothers, and four sisters. Services will be on Tuesday Oct. 15, 2002 at 11a.m. at Mountain View Memorial Mortuary 3115 East 7800 South Salt Lake City, UT, with a one hour viewing prior to services on Tuesday. Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Oct. 11, 2002 | Monahan, Denelda Iris (I2248)
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| 465 | Des Moines Deaths [list including . . .] Feiok - Robert Eugene, 57, of Iowa Veterans Home, Marshaltown, died Tuesday at Veterans Administration Medical Center. Des Moines Tribune, Des Moines, Iowa. Wednesday, 18 August 1982. | Feiok, Robert Eugene (I2941)
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| 466 | Died - At her home in Duncan's Addition, Alliance, Nebraska, of congestion of the bowels, Mrs. Nancy E. Hale, aged 67 years, 1 month, and 8 days. The Alliance Times-Herald, Alliance, Nebraska. Friday 26 April 1895. | Gritton, Nancy E. (I458)
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| 467 | Died at home from cancer with his family by his side. Son of William and Gertie Compton Wiggans. Married Mary Jane Griffin Wiggans, on August 20, 1954 at Fort Scott, Kansas. Lee and his wife Mary help start the Salvation Army in Russellville in 1985. Preceded in death by parents; one grandson, Jeffrey Michael Wiggans and one brother, Ira Wiggans. Survived by wife, Mary Wiggans; two sons and a daughter-in-law; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of Lee's life will be scheduled at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. | Wiggans, Marion Lee (I1372)
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| 468 | Died of typhoid. | Cline, Nathaniel (I21)
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| 469 | Died on steam boat from Memphis to Minnesota. | Jennings, Louisa (I4304)
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| 470 | Died very suddenly. M.L.Gritton suffered a stroke of paralysis Tuesday. Marion L. Gritton, one of South Danville's oldest and most respected residents, died yesterday morning at 5;15 o'clock, after a very short illness. Monday Mr. Gritton suffered a slight attack of paralysis. He had been serving on the petit jury in the circuit court and had been feeling as well as usual up to that time. Tuesday morning at 9 0'clock he suffered another and more severe stroke, which cause his entire right side to become completely paralyzed and deprived him of the power of speech. From that time till death yesterday morning he grew steadily worse. Marion L. Gritton was born in Mercer County, Ky., and if he had lived till the 25th of this month would have been 65 years old. He came to Vermilion county with his parents when a small child and has resided here ever since, making his home in South Danville for the past twelve years. He is survived by a wife and three sons. Frank Gritton, an employe in the government print office at Washington, D.C., Ed Gritton, the well known pressman, formerly an employe of The Press who resides at home, and Allan Gritton, a motorman in the employ of the street car company. He also leaves one brother, John Gritton, who conducts the South Walnut street feed stables. Mr. Gritton was of a quiet, unostentatious nature. He made many friends and was very highly regarded by his neighbors in South Danville and many acquaintances in this city. The many friends of the family will join in extending condolences to the stricken widow and children. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the home, Rev. Cosat officiating and interment at Springhill cemetery. Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available. | Gritton, Merriman Loy (I452)
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| 471 | Died. Sivey. - This morning at 11 o'clock at his home on North National avenue, Mr. A. Sivey, aged 72 years, after a continued illness. He will be buried to-morrow. Fort Scott Daily Tribune and Fort Scott Daily Monitor. Fort Scott, Kansas. Saturday, 16 January 1892. | Sivey, Absalom Grant (I457)
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| 472 | Donald Ray Tate, 84, of Homer passed away at 10:05 a.m. Friday (June 13, 2014) at his home. Donald was born on Dec. 25, 1929, to Ray and Priscilla Hiser Tate. He married Joan Wiese on Feb. 8, 1952, at Homer. She survives. Also surviving are four children, Melinda (Chris) Lower, Amy (Andy) Scott, Sharon Tate and Darrin (Pam) Tate. His grandchildren are Courtney Srum, Christopher Scott, Rebecca (Robert) Smith, Jason (Joy) Lower, Aaron (Roberta) Lower, Jonathon (Erin) Lower, Aubrey Tate, Gracie Tate and Loran Tate. He was also the proud great-grandfather of six great-grandchildren. Donald is also survived by two sisters, Elizabeth (Willard) Rothermel of Savoy and Barbara (Jim) Downs of Broadlands. Mr. Tate was preceded in death by his parents and his stepmother, Julia Tate. Donald was an Army veteran who served from 1951 to 1953, returning to Homer to farm the family farm. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois. He was an active member of his community, including serving on the Homer School Board for several years and the Homer Fire Board. He was also an active member of the Homer United Methodist Church. Donald enjoyed farming and traveling. | Tate, Donald Ray (I3649)
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| 473 | Donald W. Brennan, 77, Greenwood, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008. He was a 1949 graduate of Broad Ripple High School. He owned various businesses and retired from Brennan Construction in 2006. Don enjoyed golf and spending time at his Linton lake home. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife, Shirly Brennan, two children, Fred (Sandy) Brennan; Dennis (Tricia) Brennan; step-children, Dale, Melissa and John Kemp; seven grandchildren Eric (Katie) Brennan, Melissa (Andrew) Slightom; Max, Magie, Jake, Beau and Zoe Brennan; one great grandson, Louis James "LJ" and eight step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents, Leta and Frederick E. Brennan, Jr.; brother, Robert Gene Brennan and sister, Betty Joan Challis. Visitation will be from 4 to 8:00 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 22 at G.H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home, State Road 135 and Olive Branch Road and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thurs., Oct. 23 at Emmanuel Church of Greenwood, 1640 W. Stones Crossing Road. The Rev. Marion Glover will conduct the service at 11:30 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Food Pantry at Emmanuel Church of Greenwood. The Daily Journal, Franklin, Indiana. Tuesday, 21 October 2008. | Brennan, Donald Wayne (I3544)
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| 474 | Donna Lea Merriott passed away peacefully in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 11, 2018 at the age of 74. She was born on January 1, 1944 in Danville, Illinois to Howard and Betty (Keller) Yeazel. She graduated from nursing school at Marion University in 1980. After moving to Indianapolis she began working for Community Hospital as a registered nurse, retiring in 1997. She was “ER Nurse of the Year” in 1985. Donna is survived by: her son, Thomas (Christina) Merriott Christina; daughter, Ronna Lea (Christopher) Gordon , grandson: Christopher Alan Gordon, and brother: Kenneth (Sandy) Yeazel. She was preceded in death by her husband: Ronald Alan Merriott, parents: Howard and Betty Yeazel, and nephew: Caleb Yeazel. She was a Charter and active member of the Lebanon Christian Church, Eastern Star and Sagamore chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s Association). Visitation will be held from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 17 at the funeral home in Lebanon. Interment will follow services at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon. | Yeazel, Donna Lea (I2022)
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| 475 | Donna, 83, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2019. She was born February 11, 1936 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Harmon and Velma Pearl (Nave) Tennery. Donna graduated from Capitol Hill High School in 1954 and during those years she was a drummer for the Redskins Marching Band and was very proud of that. Later in life she enjoyed traveling to many places, including Las Vegas, Nashville, Washington D.C, California and the Redwoods. She also loved all kinds of music. Donna was a fun, caring and faithful person and there was nothing she loved more than spending time with her family. She will be forever missed. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Harmon and Velma; brother, Ronnie Tennery; sister, Barbara Nance; niece, Pamela Nance; and nephew, Greg Nance. She leaves behind her loving family sister, Mary Ann Hightower; niece, Lori Hightower; and nephew, Gerald Hightower. Viewing will be held Monday, May 20th from 4-8pm and Tuesday, May 21st from 4-8pm at Vondel Smith Mortuary - South Western. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 22nd at 10:00am at the South Colonial Chapel (6934 S Western Ave) | Tennery, Donna Mae (I4393)
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| 476 | Dorcas A. Fairchild, mother, filed for pension benefits for Francis A. Fairchild on 22 Jan 1891. Application No.502.003. Service: A. 71. ILL, INF. B, 25, ILL INF. F. 35 ILL. INF. Name: Francis A Fairchild Rank: Private Company: A Unit: 71st Illinois Infantry Height: 5' 5 Hair: LIGHT Eyes: GRAY Complexion: FAIR Marital Status: Single Occupation: Brick Maker Birth Date: Abt 1844 Birth Place: Vermilion CO, IL War: Civil War War Years: 1861-1865 Service Entry Age: 18 Service Entry Date: 7 Jul 1862 Service Entry Place: Danville, IL Joined By Whom: O GILBERT Period: 3 MO Muster In Date: 26 Jul 1862 Muster In Place: Chicago, IL Muster Out Date: 29 Oct 1862 Residence Place: Vermilion CO, IL Record Source: Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls https://www.ilsos.gov/isaveterans/civilMusterSearch.do?key=79282 | Fairchild, Francis A. (I2396)
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| 477 | Doris "Dorie" A. Goodner, 76, of Danville, passed away at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2011, at the Hawthorne Inn. She was born Oct. 10, 1934 in Decatur to C.A. and Hazel Fravell McCarley. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Gene McCarley and Lynn McCarley; and one sister, Helen Allison. She married Keith Goodner on July 12, 1953 at the Old Union Church of Christ. He survives. She is also survived by two daughters, Carol (Gary) Hammes of Heyworth and Nancy Goodner of Fithian; one sister, Shirley (Bill) Lucas of Danville; two grandchildren, Cathy Cleinmark of Heyworth and Greg Hammes of Bloomington; two great-grandchildren, Isaac and Jacob Cleinmark, both of Heyworth and several nieces and nephews. | McCarley, Doris A. (I3245)
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| 478 | Doris Marie (Bannon) Curley, 77, Danville, died in the North Logan Healthcare Center, Danville, Illinois, at 1:50 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2009. She was born in Ross Township of Vermilion County, Illlinois to the late Claude and Esta Miller Bannon. She married Leon E. Curley on July 1, 1951, in Danville, Illinois. He preceded her in death on May 4, 2006. Surviving are a daughter, Nancy J. (Archie) Quick, ; three sons, Stephen E. Curley, Terry L. (Linda) Curley and Douglas A. (Tammy) Curley, a sister, Vera (Robert) Epperson, ten grandchildren, Amy, Michelle, Amanda, Mark, Zack, Ryan, Morgan, Andrew, Jennie and Katrina and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Carlina Curley. Commercial News, Danville, IL | Bannon, Doris Marie (I3251)
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| 479 | Dorothea L. "Dot" Johann A Celebration of Life Service for Dorothea L. "Dot" Johann will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2003, in the chapel of the Magner Maloney Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jim Schrotel of the Unity Chapel of Light, officiating. Cremation was requested with private interment at a later date in the Santa Maria Cemetery. "Dot" departed this life on Tuesday, April 1, 2003, at Marian Medical Center West. She was born at Lebanon, Kan. the daughter of Scott and Edith (Koeppe) Bloomfield. As a young child, she and her family moved to Southern California, settling in South Gate, Calif. "Dot" was a graduate of Downey High School. She married her husband, Richard "Dick" Johan on July 15, 1951, and began raising her family. During a brief residency in the desert, "Dot" worked for Roy Rogers at his Apple Valley Inn. She has been a Santa Maria resident since 1973, and has been a longtime volunteer at Marian Medical Center and the American Cancer Society. "Dot" was most proud of her more than 10-year career as a Leader with Weight Watchers. She was a member of the Santa Maria Valley Senior Citizens and was Past President. "Dot" was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. One of "Dot's" joys was traveling. "Dot" is survived by her husband of 51 years, Richard H. "Dick" Johann; son, Richard S. Johann of Oahu, Hawaii, daughter, Terri S. Harris of Santa Maria; mother, Edith I. Bloomfield of Santa Maria; sisters, JoAnn Markin of Los Osos, Calif.; Virginia I. Litch of Valencia, Calif.; grandchildren, Amber Trujillo of San Francisco, Calif.; and Jacob Chestnut of Santa Maria. She was preceded in death by her father, Scott Bloomfield, Dec. 23, 1945, and brother, Henry Bloomfield, Dec. 15, 1966. "Dot's" request was in lieu of flowers, balloon are suggested. Memorials may be made to Marian Medical Center Foundation, Hospice, 1400 E. Church St., Santa Maria, CA 93454. Arrangements are in the care of Magner Maloney Funeral Home. Santa Maria Times, Santa Maria, California. Thursday, 3 April 2003. | Bloomfield, Dorothea Louise (I2207)
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| 480 | Dorothy Ellen Culp's death certificate names both of her parents and gives her birthplace as Fort Scott, Kansas. | Culp, Dorothy Ellen (I593)
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| 481 | Dorothy June Cosat Mendenhall, 80, New Palestine, died April 25. She had been a machine operator 20 years for Western Electric Co. Services: 1 p.m. April 30 in Aldersgate Free Methodist Church, of which she was a member. Calling: 4 to 8 p.m. April 29 in Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, and from noon April 30 in the church. Burial: Washington Park East Cemetery. She was the widow of Charles W. Mendenhall. Survivors: children Robert Wheatley, Nancy Laster; sisters Betty Work, Mary Alleen; nine grandchildren. The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Indiana. Sunday, 28 April 2002. | Cosat, Dorothy June (I1131)
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| 482 | Dorothy Turner Evans, age 90, resident of Chanute, Kansas, died Monday evening, April 18, 2011, at her home. She was born March 12, 1921, in Parsons, Kansas, the daughter of James E. and Ruby Wiggans Smith. She married Willard M. Turner on December 24, 1939, in Fort Scott, Kansas. To this union were born three children; Jerry W. Turner, in 1941, James H. Turner, in 1944, and Judith C. Turner Funk in 1951. Willard and Dorothy divorced in 1967. She then attended The Wesley School of Nursing in Wichita, and returned to Fort Scott working for the Sisters of Mercy. Willard died on May 2, 1996. She married Morrison L. Kimzey on June 13, 1969, in LaCygne, Kansas. He died in a truck accident in 1972. In 1975, Dorothy married Robley D. Evans of LaCygne. He died on December 7, 1984. Dorothy moved to Chanute, Kansas, in 1990. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Chanute, and enjoyed traveling, fishing, crocheting and reading. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Funk, Chanute, Kansas; a sister, Jackie Summers, Wichita, Kansas; twelve grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Also surviving are four nieces and three nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her three husbands; three brothers, Jearle, Raymond and Donald Smith; two sons, Jerry and Jim Turner; one son-in-law, Eldon L. Funk; and one nephew, Calvin Lee Smith. Pastor Mark McCuistion conducted funeral services for Dorothy Evans at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 22, at the First Nazarene Church, 14th & Plummer St., Chanute, Kansas. Burial followed in the Woods Cemetery, Fort Scott. Memorials were suggested to the Chanute Church of the Nazarene. * * * LKH note: Photograph of stone on Find a Grave shows the surname Turner at the top of the stone; Martin Willard; Dorothy Turner Evans. | Smith, Dorothy (I1799)
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| 483 | Douglas E. Helton Prominent Ogden Citizen Dies After Very Brief Illness-Stricken in Forenoon Dies in Evening. Ogden Courier Friday, February 6, 1920, page 1 Our citizens were pained and shocked Saturday evening late to learn that our esteemed fellow citizen, Douglas E. Helton, had passed away. He was sick only a few hours, being stricken at 11:00 o’clock Saturday forenoon and died at 9:00 p. m. He was about town Saturday morning and at his place of business. He accompanied his partner Mr. Jay Freese, to Royal to help prepare the body of Mr. Luther Tillotson for burial. While working here he was suddenly taken ill and so remarked to Mr. Freese. Later he was removed to his house here and everything possible that loving hands and medical skill could do was done to save his life, but all to no avail. Mr. Helton was a man among men¾a man that we all loved, because of his kindly nature and good will to his fellow man. He was a public spirited citizen and always ready to boost for anything that meant a better town and community in which to live. He was interested in his town, his people and its public enterprises, always being among the first to help toward the starting of anything that he thought was good and right to be done in the community. He was a jeweler b y profession and had conducted a jewelry store her for years. He was also associated with Mr. Jay Freese in the undertaking business. The entire community mourns his sudden demise and joins in extending sympathy to the bereaved family. Obituary Douglas E. Helton was born October 2, 1862 in Stanton township north of St. Joseph, Illinois, and departed this life at his home in Ogden, Illinois, on January 31, 1920, at the age of 57 years, 3 months and 4 days. Mr. Helton was the youngest child of Simeon and Sarah Helton, belonging to a family of nine children, having two brothers and six sisters. All these have preceded him in death save two sisters, Mrs. Senena Sperry, of Ogden, Illinois, and Mrs. Julia Hill, of Guthenburg, Neraska. On November 30, 1886, Mr. Helton was united in marriage to Miss Mabelle Yeazel. To this union one son was born, Elvin C. Helton, who joins his mother in this sad hour of grief over the departure of a beloved husband and father. Mr. Helton held many affiliations of fraternity and love with the organizations of his time and community. When but a boy he united with the New Light Christian Church, and later united with the Church of Christ, at Ogden, Illinois. He was a member of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Lodge, No. 654, the Order of Eastern Star, No. 345, the Knights of Pythias, Corn City Lodge No. 560 and Pythian Sisters, No. 142, all of Ogden, Illinois. Besides the grief stricken wife and son and two sisters, Douglas E. Helton leaves many other relatives and a vast multitude of friends to sorrow over his departure. “Only a moment of dark, A dream of the fleeting night. And then the beautiful break of day And the quiet peace of light; And you found yourself where you longed to stand, In the repose of the Fatherland.” The Funeral The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 o’clock conducted by Rev. W. G. Pulliam at the Methodist church. Rev. Pulliam spoke from the words: “Let Not Your Heat Be Troubled.” Mrs. W.G. Pulliam, Mrs. Clyde Harry and Daniel and Wm. Hahn sang three beautiful selections. The floral offerings were many and beautiful bearing silent testimony of the high regard and esteem in which the deceased was held. The pall-bearers were: Ernest Varney, Joseph Ackerman, James Scott, E. C. Firebaugh, William Hiller and Frank Fenters. Burial was made in the G. A. R. cemetery at Homer. From A Distance. Relatives and friends from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Riley Massey and two sons, Charles and Leland and their wives, of Covington, Indiana; Mr. John McKinney and son, Lorin, of Urbana and a host of other relatives and friends from Homer, St. Joseph, Fithian and other places. (transcribed by Homer Historical Society) | Helton, Douglas E. (I4313)
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| 484 | E. Gritton and Mollie Washburn, of Gifford, were married at Danville, Sunday. Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 21 March 1894, page 4. | Washburn, Mary (I2430)
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| 485 | E. Gritton and Mollie Washburn, of Gifford, were married at Danville, Sunday. Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 21 March 1894, page 4. | Gritton, Edward Orville (I1010)
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| 486 | E.P. Gritton Is Dead In Joy, 81 Retired Farmer Succumbs to Year's Illness; Funeral Will Be Tomorrow. Joy, Ill., Aug. 15 - (Argus News Service) - Edward P. Gritton, age 81, died at his home yesterday afternoon. He had been in failing health for a year. Mr. Gritton was born April 20, 1858, in Marion, Iowa, a son of Levi and Elizabeth Gritton. He married Sarah Caroline Minteer in Aledo, Sept. 13, 1883. They have lived in Joy for 17 years following their retirement from a Mercer farm. Mr. Gritton was a member of the Modern Woodmen. Surviving are the widow; four sons, Glenn and Elmer of Aledo, Lewis of Muscatine, Iowa, and Joseph of New Boston; two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Dorsett of Joy and Mrs. Pearl Norton of New Boston; a brother, Norman of Tipton, Iowa, and a sister, Mrs. Clara Boyles of Joy. A daughter, Nellie and son, Clarence, preceded him in death. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Joy Methodist church, with Elder Vanderwood of the Latter Day Saints church, Rock Island, officiating, assisted by the Rev. A.H. Dickinson, pastor of the Joy Methodist church. Burial will be in the Millersburg cemetery. The Rock Island Argus, Rock Island, Illinois. Tuesday, 15 August 1939. | Gritton, Edward Preston (I2325)
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| 487 | E.P. Woodson The new year of 1950 found E.P. Woodson, another Jefferson county pioneer, leaving his accustomed tasks here for entrance into that greater sphere of usefulness. He passed away January 2 in the Comanche hospital where he had been a patient for only two weeks. Before that time he had been lovingly cared for by his daughter, Mrs. I.E. Wells, with whom he had lived since the death of Mrs. Woodson in 1930. Funeral services were Tuesday afternoon, January 3, at the Methodist church in Comanche, with Rev. Bounds and Rev. O. Troy Thomas, Comanche, officiating. Interment was in the Comanche cemetery under the direction of the Boydstun Funeral Home. Eddie Pearl Woodson was born March 19, 1876, in Paris, Mo. He grew up there but harkened to the call of Oklahoma when a young man and came to Waukomis, living there and having charge of an elevator while the M.C. Groseclose family also were residents there. The daughter of the family was born there and in 1902 Mr. and Mrs. Wood son and their baby moved to Waurika. A carpenter, along with other professions, Mr. Woodson had a part in constructing several buildings in this young and very new town. The Woodsons located on the farm northwest of Waurika known as the Lum Wright place and lived there for 16 years. They then moved 10 miles north of Waurika and he has lived there continuously since. A devout Methodist, he built his life as he constructed buildings in an early day hre, on a foundation which was safe and secure. He was a conscientious worker, just and upright in his dealings with his fellowman and a devoted husband and father. He is survived by Mrs. Wells and two sons, Delbert E. Woodson of Kilgore, Texas, and Harold E. Woodson of Wichita, Kansas. They were all present for the farewell services. There are also seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren of his own family and a brother, J.A. Woodson of Oklahoma City who survive and mourn the loss of a truly good man. Waurika News-Democrat, Waurika, Oklahoma. Friday, 13 January 1930, page 4. | Woodson, Edward Pearl (I2640)
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| 488 | Eakins Mabel, E., 96, of Bethany, died Wednesday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. Eakins and sons, Guy and Thomas. Survived by daughters, Ramona Eakins, Iris Engle, Fran Sutherlin; sons, Fred, Ralph, Jim, and Zack Eakins; sister, Madeline Evans; 15 grandchildren. Graveside service 1pm Friday, Memorial Park Cemetery. Bill Merritt Bethany. The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Thursday, 27 July 1898, page 40 | Fairchild, Mabel Etta (I2409)
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| 489 | Earl Curts, 80, former Brook resident, died Sunday in Chicago, Ill., after a short illness. Mr. Curts, a native of Earl Park, had lived in the Chicago area 45 years. He was a retired security guard of the Steel Mills in Chicago. Surviving are the widow, the former Levina Fox, and one son, Alvin of Chicago. Also two grandchildren survive. The body will be returned here for services and burial. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday of Weston Funeral Home, Brook. Services there at 1 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. Edward Boase officiating. Burial in Riverside Cemetery. Journal & Courier, March 3, 1970, Pg. 6 | Curts, Alvin Earl (I2032)
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| 490 | Earl S. Gritton Dies; Long-Time Resident Earl Simpson Gritton, 76, a Centralia resident for 48 years, died early Thursday morning, Feb. 21, at Audrain Hospital, where he had been a patient since Feb. 4. The son of Charles and Georgia Dry Gritton, he was born in Monroe County on May 14, 1880. On Feb. 23, 1902, he was married in Moberly to Miss Myrtle Jones of near Paris. They lived on a farm near Tulip, then in September 1908 moved to Centralia. Mr. Gritton was employed as a grocery clerk by Patterson Bros. & Crews for ten or twelve years and was later a baggageman for the Wabash Railroad station here about eighteen years, until an operation in February 1936 led to retirement. He then engaged in carpentry when health and age permitted. Mr. Gritton was a member of the Christian Church and had been a deacon and a member of the board. He also belonged to the Modern Woodmen of American and Odd Fellow Lodges. He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Kempster, Kansas City, Kan.; and five sons, Ray, Moberly, Chester, Minneapolis, Minn., Earl S. Jr., Ralph and Roy, Centralia; a brother, Finley Gritton, Oklahoma City, Okla. three sisters, Mrs. Essie Alexander, Mexico, Mrs. Jewell Ball and Mrs. Gladys McBride, Centralia; and nine grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Bertha Gallip, died in 1936. Also preceding him in death were three sisters, Mrs. Rose Woodson, Mrs. Stella Aajker, Mrs. Marie Brandon, a brother, Frank Gritton, and a granddaughter in infancy. Funeral services were at the First Christian Church at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. W. Marion Rowlen, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Centralia Cemetery. The body was in state at the Meador Funeral Home. Centralia Fireside Guard, Centralia, Missouri. Thursday, 28 February 1957. | Gritton, Earl Simpson (I2610)
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| 491 | East Lynn Cemetery records show Vale married twice. Flora Fairchild (1891-1959) and Ruth Crain (1895-1971). Ruth was the widow of Roy T. Lee (1892-1956). Roy T Lee was a widower when he married Ruth in 1919. | Fairchild, Vale (I191)
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| 492 | Edith Bloomfield Edith I. Bloomfield, 92, of Santa Maria passed away Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, in a Valencia, California Hospital. She was born June 24, 1911, at Pierce, Neb., one of eleven children of August F. and Mary D. (Earl) Koeppe. Edith graduated from high school in Pierce, Neb., and married her husband, Scott Bloomfield on June 16, 1930. They moved to Kansas and began raising their family. In 1941, the family moved to Southern California and following Scott's death in 1945, Edith began working at Betty Brooks, a clothing manufacturing company. She later began a 25 year career with the Eagle Prittcher Co. in the manufacturing of Formica, retiring in 1976, as an inspector. Following her retirement, Edith enjoyed traveling and became active in the Senior Citizens of Cerritos and Artesia. In 1988, Edith moved to Santa Maria and became active in the Santa Maria Valley Seniors and developed an interest in working with ceramics. Edith loved and enjoyed her family and always remembered every family members birthday and special days. Edith is survived by her daughters, JoAnn Markin and husband, Robert of Los Osos, Calif., and Virginia I. Litch and husband, Walter of Valencia, Calif.; son-in-law Johann of Santa Maria; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Cock of Fresno, Calif.; nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Edith was preceded in death by her husband Scott L. Bloomfield on Dec. 23, 1945; son, Henry Bloomfield on Dec. 15, 1966; daughter, Dorothea "Dot" Johann on April 1, 2003; five brothers, five sisters and a grandson. Visitation will be Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m. at Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, in the Santa Maria Cemetery with Pastor Jim Schrotel of the Unity Chapel of Light, officiating. Arrangements are in the car of Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Santa Maria Times, Santa Maria, California. Wednesday, 5 November 2003. | Koeppe, Edith (I2205)
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| 493 | Edith Cora Culp, 86, 211 S., Crawford, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 1990, at Fort Scott Mercy Hospital. She was born June 17, 1904 at Eva, MO., the daughter of Samuel and Janie Fields Moor. She married Christopher A. Culp Oct. 30, 1921, at Nevada, Mo. He died Nov. 13, 1979. Mrs. Culp was a member of the Brethren Church. Survivors include three sons, Christopher Culp, Redfield, Harold Culp, Balch Springs, Texas, and Paul Culp, San Antonio, Texas; a daughter, Shirley Mullins, San Jose, Calif.; 25 grandchildren; 42 great-grand-children; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five sons, John, Earl, LeRoy, Fredrick and Donald Culp; and four sisters, Dora West, Ida Gibson, Cecil Moore and Stella Wade; and two brothers, Jasper and George Moore. The Rev. James Koontz and the Rev. Tom Culp will conduct services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Brethren Church, 1421 S. Margrave. Burial will be in Deerfield Cemetery, Deerfield, Mo. Memorials may be mad to the Brethren Church and may be left at the Konzntz-Cheney Funeral Home. EDITH CORA CULP Pallbearers for the funeral of Edith Cora Culp wer Martin Culp, Paul Culp, Kevin Culp, Darrel Culp, Greg Culp, and Ron Culp. Honorary pallbearers were Jerry Culp, Terry Culp, T. Paul Culp, and Jason Culp. Amy Wiggans and Delynn Culp, vocalists, were accompanied by Marilyn Minor. EDITH CORA CULP Edith Cora Culp, 86, 211 S. Crawford, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 1990, at Fort Scott Mercy Hospital. Services are pending at the Konantz, Cheney Funeral Home. | Moore, Edith Cora (I1613)
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| 494 | Edith L. Gritton Edith Lucille Gritton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gritton, 9 North Jefferson street, South Side, died at the home of the parents, Friday morning at 6:05 o'clock. Her death was due to heart trouble, with which she had been afflicted for several weeks. The little girl was born Aug. 1, 1910, in the house in which her death occurred, and was the second of the three daughters of Louis and Ethel Hall Gritton. She attended the Grant school, and was a favorite among her schoolmates and her teachers. The parents and two sisters, Helen and Esther Gritton, survive her. Henry J. Hall, pioneer justice of the peace, of Danville, is the grandfather of the little child. Funeral services will be held at the home Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Sheldon Harris, pastor of the South Side Congregational church, will have charge of the services, and the burial will in Springhill cemetery. Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available. | Gritton, Edith Lucille (I311)
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| 495 | Edith Leona Wagner Answers Master’s Call on last Thursday at Homer Interment Made in G. A. R. Cemetery Ogden Courier Friday, February 21, 1919, page 1 The death of Mrs. Edith Leona Yeazel occurred at her home six and a half miles southeast of Homer, on last Thursday after a few days of intense suffering from influenza followed by pneumonia. She was born at Ogden, Illinois, July 30, 1886 and was at the time of her death, 32 years, 6 months and 14 days old. She was the daughter of Mr. and Ms. P. J. Wagner, her father still living in this vicinity, her mother having passed to the Great Beyond when Edith was a small child. She made her home with her father until her marriage to Seigel Yeazel, of Homer, March 5, 1906. To their happy wedded life four children were born, those surviving are: Glen, age 12; Nellie, age 10; Helen, age 2. Besides the children she leaves her husband, father, one brother, Charles Wagner, of St. Joseph; one half brother, Elmer Wagner, of Ogden; one half sister, Mrs. Clara Firebaugh, of Kell, Illinois; one step-sister, Clara Holly and one step-brother, Arlie Corray, of St. Joseph. Besides these relatives she leaves to mourn her death, a host of friends made by her loving disposition and kind ways. She was a loving wife and mother, always looking forward to the good of her home and family. Edith was always ready to administer to the needs of others. The funeral was held Saturday at the home at ten o’clock. Rev. Biddle of the M. E. church of Homer, officiated. The pall-bearers were sons and sons-in-laws of Mr. Yeazel as follows: Rolla Yeazel, of Homer; Troy Yeazel, of Rockwell City, Iowa; Vander Hartley; Bowman Clester; Charles Hillard; Wm Johnson. Interment was made in the G. A. R. cemetery at Home. The father, Mr. Wagner, and the half-sister, Mrs. John Firebaugh, were unable to attend the funeral. Those from Ogden who attended, besides the family were, Mrs. Charles Sadler, Albert Loeffler, John Loeffler, Louis Creagor, Charles Creagor, Urbana; Troy Yeazel, Rockwell City, Ia.; James Stayton and family; Jay Freese; D. H. Helton; Jesse Jenkins; Claude Wolf and Jesse marsh. The many beautiful floral offerings showed in what high esteem she was held. The husband was not able to follow the remains of his wife to her last resting place, owing to his own illness of influenza. A host of friends of Ogden and the surrounding community sympathize with the family in their loss of a loving mother, wife, daughter and sister. (transcribed by Homer Historical Society) | Wagner, Edith Leona (I2916)
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| 496 | Edmund L. Gritton Sr., 94, of Danville, died at 12:05 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2008, at Colonial Manor Nursing Home. Edmund was born the son of Jewell and Flora Graham Gritton on Oct. 14, 1913. He graduated from Danville High School in 1934. He worked for Johnson Oil Co. operating a service station on Main Street. He later worked for Holmes Brothers for 36 years until retirement in September 1979. Ed had an interest in steam locomotives, street cars and the history of Danville and Vermilion County. He also enjoyed woodworking, and talking to everyone about "The Good Ole Days." In his earlier years he loved operating short wave and C.B radios. Edmund was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed Danville High School baseball and Illini basketball. He married Louella (Ross) Schonians. Although divorced, they have remained very close and she survives. Survivors also include one son, Edmund (Marsha) Gritton Jr., and two grandchildren, Greg and Gary Gritton, all of Danville. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Donald Gritton; daughter, Wanda Miller; and one daughter-in-law, Nancy Gritton. Published in Danville, Illinois Commercial News. | Gritton, Edmond Leroy (I1307)
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| 497 | Edward H. Gritton Sullivan - Services for Edward H. "Toots" Gritton, 69, 211 S. McCammon St., who died at 4;45 p.m. Monday in Mary Sherman Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Alexander Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Arnett officiating. Burial will be in Shaker Prairie Cemetery. Friends may call. He was a retired engineer for the Youngstown Sheet and Steel Company in Hammond. Surviving are a d daughter, Mrs. Betsy Kennedy of Indianapolis; two step-daughters, Mrs. Joe Anne Griese of Miram and Mrs. Noray Luttrel of Stone Creek, Ohio; a brother, Joseph, Schererville; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The Terre Haute Tribune, Terre Haute, Indiana. Tuesday, 23 August 1977. | Gritton, Edward Harold (I1285)
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| 498 | EDWARD HALL'S DEATH The Homer Enterprise. Thursday, September 8, 1898. The well known citizen, Edward Hall, who had been quite feeble for several months, died at his home in this place Monday morning, aged 65 years. The deceased had been a prominent and influential citizen of Homer for many years, having served the people in several positions of trust at different times. Of late years the ravages of time and disease had retired him from active service. Edward Hall was born in Lawrence county, O., April 18, 1833. He moved to Warren county, Ind., when but a child. He came to Homer in 1858. He was married to Sarah A. Yeazel, in this place, Oct. 1, 1861. There were born to them three sons and one daughter. The sons, F. S., &. Z., and Charles, are residents of Danville, and the daughter is Mrs. J. H. Umbenhower, of this township. The deceased was one of the oldest and most influential members of Homer lodge, No. 252, I. O. O. F., joining the order here in 1858. When the war of the rebellion broke out he entered the service of his country as second lieutenant of Co. C. 25th Ill. Vols. Later he was promoted to first lieutenant, serving three years and three months. He participated in many of the hardest battles of the war and was wounded in the right arm at the battle of Chickamauga; while in the service he contracted chronic diarrhea and rheumatics, from the effects of which he never fully recovered. No one could ever question Edward Hall's loyalty. He was a faithful old soldier and ever ready to fight for the cause of his country. The deceased leaves a wife, four grown children, two brothers and fire half sisters to mourn his death. The brothers are H. B., of Homer, and Fidelia, of Lohrville, IA. Three of the sisters live in Danville, one in Indiana and one in the State of Washington. Short services were held at the family home yesterday by Elder C. H. Berry, after which the remains were laid to rest in the family lot at G. A. R. cemetery. At the cemetery the services were conducted according to the ritualistic ceremony of the Odd Fellows' order. | Hall, Edward (I2960)
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| 499 | Edward passed from this life on Friday, June 4, 2010 at his home in Murphy with his family around him. He was 80 years of age. Ed was born to Clarence and Minnie Fox in Petty, Texas on February 5, 1930. Ed served in the U. S Army during the Korean War and received the Silver Star, Bronze Star and the Distinguished Medal of Valor. He was a member of North Place Church in Sachse. Ed is survived by his wife Georgann, his daughter Kathy Brandon, his sons Gary and Kenneth, his granddaughter Nina Burk and his grandson Charles Fox. There will be a visitation on Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Charles W. Smith and Sons Funeral Home, 2925 Fifth Street in Sachse. The Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at North Place Church, 2709 Third Street in Sachse. Interment will follow at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas. | Fox, Edward Eugene (I3577)
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| 500 | Edward “Edd” Garnett - from findagrave | Garnett, Edward (I3044)
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