This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: StraethamCain Surnames: Pontovich, Machnik Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.franklin/1416.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sesser Herald Thursday, March 23, 1922 page 1 "Jury Acquits Joe Machnik of Murder" Article should be attached to this message. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: StraethamCain Surnames: Pontovich Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.franklin/1416.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sesser Herald Thursday, December 15, 1921 page 1 "Mike Pontovich's Body Found Sunday Evening" Article should be attached to this message. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: StraethamCain Surnames: Pontovich Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.franklin/1416.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sesser Herald Thursday, January 12, 1922 (paper says 1921) page 1 no heading, bottom left corner Article should be attached to this message. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: StraethamCain Surnames: Pontovich Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.franklin/1416.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sesser Herald Thursday, August 18, 1921 page 1 "Pontovich Case Still A Mystery" Article should be attached to this message. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: StraethamCain Surnames: Pontovich Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.franklin/1416.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Benton Republican Thursday, August 4,1921 page 1 "Sesser Man Missing" Article should be attached to this message. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kimby6148 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.franklin/1416.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mike is from Yugoslavia, he immigrated in 1908 and lived in franklin, IL. He married Mary Babich. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cynthiabarthel500 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.franklin/1416.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Where is Mike from and who did he marry? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cynthiabarthel500 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.franklin/1415.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Is her father James W. Roddy and Martha Ann Johnson? Does she have 3 siblings? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kimby6148 Surnames: Pantovich Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.franklin/1416/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for information about my great grandfathers murder. He was killed on 29 July 1921. I have conflicting information as far as where it happened. I was told a bar in Marion county or Franklin county but I can not find any reference in newspapers so far. I have the death cert that states homicide that's it. His birth name was Milivoji Pantovich but his American name was Mike Pantovich. Please any information you could find about Mike would be great! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This might be him. Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947: Name: Mike Mason Pantovich Event Date: 21 Jul 1921 Event Place: Sesser, Franklin, Illinois Gender: Male Age: 22 Birth Year (Estimated): 1899 Birth Date: About 1899 Birthplace: Montenegro Father's Name: Jovo Pantovich Father's Birthplace: Montenegro Mother's Name: Govana Rulich Mother's Birthplace: Montenegro Occupation: miner Burial Date: 02 Apr 1922 Cemetery: Maple Hill Cem Digital Folder Number: 4008116 , Image Number: 1836 , GS Film number: 1570828 , Reference ID: 42760 This link shows his stone 　 　 http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Pantovich&GSiman=1&GScid=106734&GRid=110332157& -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: ILFRANKL-L <ILFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sun, Jan 4, 2015 6:56 pm Subject: [ILFRANKL] Lookin for Homicide records for Mike Pantovich 1921 This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kimby6148 Surnames: Pantovich Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.franklin/1416/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for information about my great grandfathers murder. He was killed on 29 July 1921. I have conflicting information as far as where it happened. I was told a bar in Marion county or Franklin county but I can not find any reference in newspapers so far. I have the death cert that states homicide that's it. His birth name was Milivoji Pantovich but his American name was Mike Pantovich. Please any information you could find about Mike would be great! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br> ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

  Maxine Jordan, 97, of Columbus, Indiana formerly of West Frankfort passed away at 8:36 p.m., Monday, December 29, 2014 in Millers Merry Manor, Hope. She was born in West Frankfort, IL on May 26, 1917, Maxine was the daughter of Fred and Gladys Wall Melvin. She married Elva Jordan, he preceded her in death on April 21, 1984. Survivors include her son, Rev. Melvin Bucky (Pauline) Jordan of Columbus, IN; daughter, Mary Ellen (Michael) King of Bayville, N.J.; brother, Dean (Karen) Melvin of Cape Coral, FL; sister, Myrldean (Sal) Leone of FL; grandchildren, Timothy (Raye Lynn) Jordan, Sean (YaYa) Jordan, Jeremy King and Kelley King; great grandchildren, Luke Melvin Jordan and Hadley Danielle Jordan. Maxine retired as a school cook for Franklin Schools in West Frankfort, IL. She was an active member of the Antioch United Methodist Church in West Frankfort. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elva Jordan; brothers, Lyndell Melvin, Charles Melvin and Gene Melvin. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2014 in Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort with Rev. Robert Smith & Rev. Susan Cox officiating.  Visitation will be after 11:00 a.m. until service time on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in East Fork Cemetery in West Frankfort. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 E. 17th Street, Columbus, IN 47201 and will be accepted at the funeral home. To sign the guest register visit www.parkerreedyfuneralhome.com.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cynthiashaffer1 Surnames: Roddy, House Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.franklin/1415/mb.ashx Message Board Post: She died in Polk County, Iowa in 1936. She was my paternal great-grandmother. Haven't had much luck on that generation or before. Any information appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

  Trinity Allen Sutton, infant daughter of John and Crystal (Snyder) Sutton, was stillborn Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

In Journal Star of Peoria, Illinois on January 3, 2015 (a photo is available) *PEORIA* - Margaret M. Brunner, 85, of Peoria died at 4:23 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. She was born Feb. 10, 1929, in West Frankfort, Ill., to Rocco and Mary (Chiampi) Vallosio. Margaret married George F. Brunner on Sept. 25, 1954, in Peoria. He preceded her in death, on Feb. 9, 1999, in Peoria. She is survived by her daughter, Sue Ellen (Michael) Rogers; her siblings, Pete (Dorothy) Vallosio of Morton, Felicia Vallosio of Peoria and Gloria (Gene) Stookey of Nashville, Tenn.; two granddaughters; four great-granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. She was an active member of United Presbyterian Church until she suffered a stroke in 2007. Margaret served the church as a deacon, in the Share Food program and many other activities for the church. Margaret was the church representative for the Friendship House of Christian Service, she was a member of R.S.V.P. and was a South Side Mission quilter. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at United Presbyterian Church in Peoria with the Rev. Patricia Stetson-Warning and the Rev. Paul Park officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Monday, Jan. 5. Cremation rites will be accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to her church or Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.thewiltonmortuary.com <http://www.thewiltonmortuary.com>. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pjstar/obituary.aspx?n=margaret-brunner&pid=173712541&fhid=2684#sthash.diGQV0Wn.dpuf PEORIA - Margaret M. Brunner, 85, of Peoria died at 4:23 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. She was born Feb. 10, 1929, in West Frankfort, Ill., to Rocco and Mary (Chiampi) Vallosio. Margaret married George F. Brunner on Sept. 25, 1954, in Peoria. He preceded her in death, on Feb. 9, 1999, in Peoria. She is survived by her daughter, Sue Ellen (Michael) Rogers; her siblings, Pete (Dorothy) Vallosio of Morton, Felicia Vallosio of Peoria and Gloria (Gene) Stookey of Nashville, Tenn.; two granddaughters; four great-granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. She was an active member of United Presbyterian Church until she suffered a stroke in 2007. Margaret served the church as a deacon, in the Share Food program and many other activities for the church. Margaret was the church representative for the Friendship House of Christian Service, she was a member of R.S.V.P. and was a South Side Mission quilter. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at United Presbyterian Church in Peoria with the Rev. Patricia Stetson-Warning and the Rev. Paul Park officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Monday, Jan. 5. Cremation rites will be accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to her church or Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.thewiltonmortuary.com.

  Mr. Ezra Paul Frailey, formerly of Belle Rive, went home to be with his Father, Lord, and Savior on Friday at 7:15 A.M., January 2, 2015. Mr. Frailey was honored as one of Jefferson County’s Senior Saints in 2001 for his many contributions to church and community. Mr. Frailey was an elder in the Mt. Vernon and Belle Rive Churches of Christ for many years prior to his deteriorating health. His life and memory will be an example of Christ-likeness to all who knew him.  He will be missed, but we know where he is going and we will see him soon.Funeral Service for Mr. Frailey will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 5, 2015 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Visitation will be from 5 – 8:00 P.M. Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Burial will follow at Oddfellows Cemetery in Dahlgren, Illinois with Minister Jason Adams officiating.  For those who wish, memorials may be given to Belle Rive Church of Christ in Memory of Ezra Paul Frailey and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, 62864.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call (618) 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfh.com for further information and to send condolences.  He is and was the beloved husband of Ava Eldridge Frailey for 68 years and she survives. He was the cherished father of Carolyn Frailey Driskill, Ronald Paul Frailey (deceased), and Pauletta Frailey. He was also a wonderful example and loving grandfather to Tara Renee Driskill, Jared Patrick Driskill, Ian Roy Driskill, Myla Frailey Wilson, Lydia Frailey Lindemann, Erin Frailey Mays, and great-grandfather to Ethan Capps, Lauren, Emma, and Jace Wilson; Eli, Gabby, Mattie, and Auggie Lindemann; Kylie, Brenner, and Ezra Kole Mays; Ryan and Ava Rene Driskill; and Garrett Driskill. 

  James “Jim” Bernard Marquis, 81, of Benton, IL, died at 9:58 p.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2014, surrounded by his family at his residence after a short two week courageous battle of cancer. Mr. Marquis was born on February 23, 1933 in Franklin County, IL the son of Guy and Thelma (Clark) Marquis. He married the former Roberta “Lorene” Flannigan and she preceded him in death. Mr. Marquis was a United States Army Veteran. James retired from Rend Lake as a groundskeeper & mechanic. He enjoyed trail riding at the High Knob Ranch with his friends. James was a loving family man and had a special place in his heart for his pet dog Jake. Surviving relatives include his children, Sheila Breslich and husband Steve of Delavan, WI and Theresa Tomasino of Indianapolis, IN; three grandchildren, Talena Caza, Nick Caza and Lindsey Saunders, three great-grandchildren, Nevaeh, Ashton and Selaeh; a sister, Shirley Marquis, a nephew, Rickey Karroll and wife Star; a great-niece, Lindsey Karroll; dear friends, Carol and Linda Walker and Sharon and Bruce Rogers. Mr. Marquis was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a sister, Phyllis J. Mezo; two brothers, Charles Ray Marquis and Gordon Lee Marquis. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home. The family would like to extend a thank you to Hospice of Southern Illinois for their care and compassion. A special thanks to Cheryl and Amanda. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

  Gordon Andrews Cooper, 73, of West Frankfort, formerly of Du Quoin, passed away at 5:30 P.M., Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at the Westside Care Center in West Frankfort, IL. Gordon had been an over-the-road truck driver. He was of the Baptist faith. Gordon was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. He was born January 31, 1941 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the son of Gordon Alexander and Margaret Isabelle (Irwin Andrews) Cooper. He is survived by one daughter - Wanda Cooper of West Frankfort, one son - Denver Zimmerman, Jr. of Elkville, two grandchildren - Brooklynn Cooper of Du Quoin and Bryar Eaton of Murphysboro, and two sisters - Joanne Davies of California and Kathy Barnett of Elkville. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother - Robert Cooper, Sr. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.                        

  Irene Sanders, 87, died at 1:25 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2015, in Herrin Hospital. Irene was born May 23, 1927, in Royalton, to Frank and Winnie (Karr) Caldwell.She was a member of First Baptist Church in Zeigler.Survivors include her daughter, Gina and husband, Tom Wallace of Zeigler; two grandchildren, Julie Prince and Tom Wallace; and seven grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Sanders; parents; four brothers, Willard, Moe, Bob and Freddie Caldwell; three sisters, Dorothy Beck, Aline Weaks and Estelle Shelton.Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan 3, in Miners Cemetery in Royalton. There will be no visitation. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery prior to the service.Memorials may be made to Fifth Seasons Assisted Living in Benton.  Envelopes will be available and accepted at the funeral home.

Dicey Miller  1828-1903 married d/o A ndrew MILLER and Alice Johnson and she married John W. OVERTURFin 1844 On Friday, January 2, 2015 12:03 PM, Larry Lance via <ilfrankl@rootsweb.com> wrote: I have Dicey's parents as Andrew Miller (s/o John Miller & Catherine Creek) and Alice Delilah "Allie" Johnson. Anyone have the birth & death dated for Andrew & Allie ? Larry -----Original Message----- From: ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Lynne.Westra@lists3.rootsweb.com Sent: Friday, January 02, 2015 11:22 AM To: ilfrankl@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILFRANKL] Addie Hatchett Obituary Does anyone know the names of Dicey MILLER's parents? ~Lynne On Fri, Jun 17, 2011 at 9:54 PM, Sheldon Jones <srjones@pcisys.net> wrote: > see SRJ: > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilfrankl- > > bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Sandy Bauer > > Sent: Friday, June 17, 2011 1:59 PM > > To: Larry Lance > > Cc: ilfrankl@rootsweb.com > > Subject: Re: [ILFRANKL] Addie Hatchett Obituary > > > > > >    Larry > >    John W. and Dicy Overturf did not have a son named William or > > Burl in > the > >    1870 census. > > SRJ: he was skipped - he is twin of Nancy J -- b.  13 Jan 1868 > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

  Jodie Louise Dawson, of Benton, IL, died at 5:30 a.m., Thursday, January 1st, 2015, at home in Hendersonville, TN. Mrs. Dawson was an owner/operator of her beauty shop until her retirement. She was a loving wife, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She was a member of First Church of God, West Frankfort, IL. Surviving relatives include her one sister Genevieve Cox of Springfield, MO, Bonnie Huckabee (half-sister) of Paragould, AR, Joann Miller (sister-in-law) of Light, AR and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Needa Price of Light, AR, Sallie Price (step-mother), Harold (Hank) Williamson (first husband), Seldon Dawson (second husband), Colin Price (half-brother), and step-brothers Doyle Miller and J.T. Lands. In lieu of flowers, and because of her great love for animals memorial contributions may be made to Franklin County Humane Society, RR 2, Box 376, West Frankfort, Illinois 62896. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory, Benton, IL. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the funeral home with the Reverend Gale Stone officiating. Burial will follow services at Denning Cemetery, West Frankfort, IL. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton, IL.