Alta Grace Kelso
1905 - 1990 (84 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
1. Alta Grace Kelso was born on 17 Sep 1905 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 20 Jan 1990 in Chrisman, Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois. Notes:
John and Irene Hanks attended the funeral of Mrs. Grace Brazelton of Chrisman Tuesday.
Southern Champaign County Today, Villa Grove, Illinois. Wednesday, 31 January 1990.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/145206655/grace-a_-brazeltonAlta married Everett Michael Brazelton on 7 Jun 1924. Everett (son of Everett William Brazelton and Grace Robour) was born on 23 Apr 1900 in Laurel, Whatcom County, Washington; died on 6 Oct 1994 in Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Everett Thomas Brazelton
was born on 26 Mar 1926 in Illinois; died on 16 Nov 2009; was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. - 3. Virgil William Brazelton was born on 28 Feb 1928 in Brocton, Edgar County, Illinois; died on 29 Jun 2022 in Chrisman, Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Franklin Cemetery, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois.
- 4. Elmer Arnold Brazelton was born on 25 Jan 1930 in Allerton, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Nov 2003 in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois.
- 2. Everett Thomas Brazelton
Generation: 2
2. Everett Thomas Brazelton (1.Alta1) was born on 26 Mar 1926 in Illinois; died on 16 Nov 2009; was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Notes:
RAZELTON EVERETT T. BRAZELTON, beloved husband of Bernice M. (nee Kost), devoted father of Laura Sgro (John) and Paul, loving grandfather of Jennifer Tahan (Daniel) and Stephanie Sgro, brother of William, Charles and Elmer (deceased), dear uncle of Linda Anderson and Trudy Campbell, great-uncle of Shannon and Roger Anderson. Passed away on Monday, November 16, 2009. Service at the Funeral Home on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park. Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 7501 RIDGE ROAD, PARMA FROM 2-4 AND 7-9 P.M. FRIDAY.
Published by The Plain Dealer from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2009.
https://obits.cleveland.com/us/obituaries/cleveland/name/everett-brazelton-obituary?id=15920301
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/152198463/everett-t-brazeltonFamily/Spouse: Berniece M. Kost. Berniece was born on 6 Mar 1924 in Ohio; died on 1 Aug 2015 in Parma, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. 
Virgil William Brazelton (1.Alta1) was born on 28 Feb 1928 in Brocton, Edgar County, Illinois; died on 29 Jun 2022 in Chrisman, Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Franklin Cemetery, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois. Notes:
Son of Everett "Mike" Brazelton & Grace Kelso
Virgil W. 'Bill' Brazelton, 94, of Chrisman, passed away, June 29, 2022. Born on February 28, 1928 in Brocton, Illinois, he was the son of Grace and Mike Brazelton. He married his high school sweetheart, Joan Crum of Brocton, IL, on June 1, 1947, at the Brocton Christian Church.
He is survived by three children; also six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Bill has one surviving sibling living in Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 72 years, and two brothers, Elmer & Everett.
Bill attended a one-room schoolhouse east of Brocton, IL, graduating from Brocton High School. He and Joan were very active in their local church. In his early years, Bill was employed as a farmer; he retired from Lebanon Chemical Company in Danville, IL. Bill was a big Illini fan, enjoying basketball and football the most; he loved playing cards and loved winning even more. He will be remembered for his smiles, good humor, and the happy days.
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Virgil W. 'Bill' Brazelton, 94, of Chrisman, passed away at 12:39pm, Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at home. He was born on February 28, 1928, to Grace and Mike Brazelton in Brocton, IL. He married his high school sweetheart, Joan Crum of Brocton, IL, on June 1, 1947, at the Brocton Christian Church.
He is survived by their three children, Rosemary Northrup of Savoy, Dan (Jane) Brazelton of Ohio, and Ivan (Jane) Brazelton of Chrisman. They have six grandchildren located in Minnesota, Ohio, and Illinois; and four great grandchildren. Bill has one surviving sibling, Charles (Jan) Brazelton of Florida. He also leaves behind his home care giver and good friend for over 8 years, Cindy Adams. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 72 years, and two brothers, Elmer & Everett.
Dad attended a one-room schoolhouse east of Brocton, IL and graduated from Brocton High School. He and Joan were very active in their Church. He retired from Lebanon Chemical Company in Danville, IL. Dad is now back home with Mom keeping watch over the family. Dad was a big Illini fan and enjoyed basketball and football the most. Dad loved playing cards and loved winning even more. His loved ones miss him a lot but remember his smiles, good humor, and the happy days.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Franklin Cemetery.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101565971/virgil-william-brazeltonVirgil married Joan Louise Crum on 1 Jun 1947. Joan was born on 31 Jul 1928 in Illinois; died on 13 Feb 2020 in Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Franklin Cemetery, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
4. Elmer Arnold Brazelton (1.Alta1) was born on 25 Jan 1930 in Allerton, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Nov 2003 in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois. Notes:
Obituary:
Tribune-Star, Terra Haute, IN. Monday, November 10, 2003
Elmer Arnold Brazelton
PARIS, Ill. -- Elmer Arnold Brazelton, 73, of Paris, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, in his residence. He was a retired custodial foreman at the University of Illinois. He was born Jan. 25, 1930 in Allerton to Everett Michael Brazelton and Grace Alta Kelso Smith. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ann Irish, whom he married March 2, 1952 in Paris; three sons, Lawrence Michael "Larry" Brazelton and wife, Sue of St. Joseph, John Charles Brazelton of Champaign and Ray Arnold Brazelton and wife, Sally of Paris; one daughter, Phyllis Elaine Williams and husband, Joe of Urbana; three brothers, Everett Thomas "Junior" Brazelton of Parma, Ohio, Virgil William "Bill" Brazelton of Georgetown, Ill., and Charles Kenneth "Chuck" Brazelton of Barrington, Ill.; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one infant son. He was Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of State Line Christian Church. A celebration of life is scheduled for 10 a.m. (CST) Monday in Sutton & Son Funeral Home. Burial is in Young America Cemetery in Hume with military graveside services by American Legion Post 211 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3601. Visitation is 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday with Masonic rites at 5 p.m. by Prairie Lodge 77. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made to IAA Foundation for Ag in the Classroom or to the Edgar County Historical Society
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/145206636/elmer-a_-brazelton