Can anyone help with this request? I received this message via ancestry.com. I was contacted because of my Butler family. Hope following is helpful if not please disregard I am helping my Cousin research his Lambert. He has an Elmer Butler in his Tree son of Kendle Butler. I am looking for date of death of Elmer's wife Elmer Theadore Butler Birth 24 Mar 1883 in Franklin County, Illinois Death Apr 1964 in Six Mile Township, Franklin County, Illinois Marriage to Bertie Ollie Lambert 1909 15 MayAge: 26 Christopher, Franklin County, Illionis Bertie Ollie Lambert Birth April 1891 in Six Mile Township, Franklin County, Illinois Death Abt. 1971 in Six Mile Township, Franklin County, Illinois sent to me on ancestry.com from: BBroadlick

Linda Sue Hargraves November 29, 1941 - March 28, 2014  Pending at Gilbert's Funeral Home

This is the son of Theodore Brayfield, and the grandson of Dr. Benjamin F. Brayfield and Irena Cockrum. The Hartford Courant, Hartford, CT, July 9, 1996 Bill B. Brayfield , of Windsor, CT, died of cancer at St. Francis Hospital, on July 7, 1996. He was born on Aug. 27, 1930, in Bisbee, AZ. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degree from Stanford University, CA, and did graduate work at Columbia University after a two-year stint in the U.S. Army. He came to teach in the History department at the University of Hartford in 1961, and retired as Chairman of the department in 1995. During his tenure at the University of Hartford, he served as Chairman of the Faculty Senate Committee, and assisted in founding the CT History Day program for the public school students. His many professional associations include the American Association of University Professors, the American Historical Association, New England Historical Association, the New England Association of Slavic Studies, the CT Humanities Council, and the CT Academy of Arts and Sciences. Mr. Brayfield attended Quaker meeting in West Hartford. He is survived by Clotean, his wife of 43 years; and daughters, Liesse Medor of Hamden and Maris Kittell of Jericho, VT, and Carry Brayfield of Windsor. He had nine grandchildren including Belle Brayfield , who he raised since her mother, Beth's death in 1982. He will be mourned privately by his family and friends. There will be a memorial service for him at the University of Hartford in September, 1996. Memorial contributions in his memory may be sent to the American Friends Service Committee, 1501 Cherry St., Philadelphia, PA 19102, or the NACCP Defense and Education Fund, 99 Hudson St., 16th Floor, New York, NY 10013, or the University of Hartford Library Fund, 200 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford 06117. Carmon Windsor Funeral Home has care of arrangements.

James Maloy Willis, 91, of Kingston, Tenn., formerly of Mt. Vernon, died 10:35 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman, Tenn.He was born Tuesday, April 25, 1922, in Mt. Vernon, the son of Thomas and Evelyn (Maloy) Willis. He first married Ruth Ellen Drennan on Nov. 29, 1946, in Mt. Vernon and she preceded him in death on Oct. 23, 1997. He later married Etta Louise Colburn on Aug. 19, 2000, in Kingston, Tenn.James served our country in the Navy Reserve. He worked maintenance as a steam fitter and was a member of the Plumbers and Fitters Union 102 of Knoxville, Tenn., the Kerbela Temple, York Rite of Mt. Vernon, and the Scottish Rite of Knoxville, Tenn. He was also a member of the Masonic Union Lodge 38 and the Eastern Star Kingston Chapter 405. James attended Lawnville Road Church of Christ in Kingston, Tenn.He is survived by wife, Etta Louise Willis of Kingston, Tenn.; son, Jim Bill Willis and special friend Deanna Derry of Mt. Vernon; stepson, Steve Colburn of Kingston, Tenn.; and grandchild, Jason Derry.He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Ruth Ellen (Drennan) Willis.Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. Masonic rites will be held at the cemetery.Visitation will be be held from 12 p.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. Monday at Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon.For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Shriners Hospitals for Children and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864.Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfh.com for further information and to send condolences.

WEST FRANKFORT -- Rena Monaghan, 97, died at 1:25 a.m. Friday, March 28, 2014, in Stonebridge Senior Living Center in Benton. Arrangements are incomplete at Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Mar. 29, 2014

MULKEYTOWN -- Walter Leroy Medvrich Sr., passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014. He was born Feb. 6, 1935. He is survived by his loving wife, lifetime companion and mother of three sons, Milles Evelyn Medvrich. He was a friend to countless people. Walter was a Mason. He was preceded in death by sons, Walter Leroy Medvrich Jr., and Michael Medvrich. Left to carry on are son, Larry Dale Medvrich Sr. and wife, Dyna Rae Corzine; grandson, Larry Dale Medvrich Jr. and wife, Dawn Michelle; granddaughter, Claire Renee Medvrich and many great-grandchildren. In the words of his family, "Leroy is no doubt fishing with the Lord. God bless all who had a chance to be a part of his life." Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Mar. 29, 2014 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thesouthern/obituary.aspx?n=walter-medvrich&pid=170413179#sthash.1uyvoTPS.dpuf

Mt. Vernon Register News - Monday, January 23, 1978 Morton FRED, 61, of Route 1, Mt. Vernon, died at Good Samaritan Hospital Saturday night. Mr. FRED was born on June 25, 1916, in Jefferson County, the son of Samuel and Etta (BECKMAN) FRED. He was married to Kathleen COCKRUM, who survives. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Brayfield Funeral Home in Sesser, with the Rev. Louie HANNA officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Mr. FRED is survived by his wife Kathleen; two daughters, Marlene ILBERY, Mt. Vernon, and Betty Linheart, Belleville; one son, Marvin, Los Angeles; a brother, William S. FRED, West Frankfort; two sisters, Beulah HICKS, Scheller, and Alma LOVETT, Urbana; and several grandchildren. Two brothers preceded Mr. FRED in death. ____________________________________________________________ Old School Yearbook Pics View Class Yearbooks Online Free. Search by School & Year. Look Now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/5336038896a6a38877a3st01duc

Does anyone have any information on Louis GIROUX SR., who died recently.  Gilbert Funeral Home, Brady Cemetery.  Who is his family?

Ruby I. Brock, 87, of Du Quoin, passed away at 7:05 P.M., Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at the home of her daughter in Mulkeytown, IL. Ruby had worked for many years at Country Set. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin. Ruby was a good Christian woman and a very special person. She was born October 2, 1926 at Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of Raymond and Nellie (Stanley) Satterfield. She married Robert L. Brock on June 5, 1945 at New Orleans, LA and he preceded her in death on July 31, 1993. She is survived by two sons - Byron D. Brock and wife Joann and Gary L. Brock and wife Barbara, all of Du Quoin, one daughter - Linda L. Greenwood and husband Jim of Mulkeytown, IL, one brother - Walter Satterfield of Merced, CA, two sisters - Louise Galloway and Juanita Porter, both of Du Quoin, eight grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers - Bob Satterfield and Gene Satterfield, and one grandson - John Brock. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating. Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.

Patricia Lynn Cline, 62, of West Frankfort, Illinois passed away at 11:53 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Harrisburg Medical Center.She was born March 27, 1951 in West Frankfort, Illinois to Elvis and Louise (Copher) Wright.She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and grandmother. She loved her family, the Lord, and bible study. She loved birds and gardening. She enjoyed working in the clothing room at her church. She was a member of Living Water Freewill Church in West FrankfortShe was preceded in death by her father.Survivors include her husband, James F. Cline of West Frankfort; daughter, Tammy (Larry) Davis of West Frankfort; son, Eric (Monica) Walker of Colfax, Illinois; mother, Louise Wright of West Frankfort; brother, Steve Wright of West Frankfort; sisters: Kathy (Jim) Sampler of Ft. Wayne, IN; Debbie (Rick) Webster of West Frankfort; special Aunt, Rosie Brinkley of West Frankfort; grandchildren: Dalton and Cheyanne Walker; and many nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort, Illinois with Pastor Kermit Watkins officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. Interment will be at Tower Heights Cemetery in West Frankfort, Illinois.Memorials may be made to Living Water Freewill Church in West Frankfort or to the Harrisburg Medical Center Special Care Unit. Envelopes will be available and accepted at the funeral home.Online condolences of sympathy may be made at www.unionfh.com.

Orlin Bilbry, "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1934" Name: Orlin Bilbry Titles and Terms: Event Type: Marriage Event Date: 15 Jun 1915 Event Place: Franklin, Illinois, United States Age: 20 Birthplace: FRANKLIN COUNTY, IL Birth Year (Estimated): 1895 Father's Name: W. B. Bilbry Father's Titles and Terms: Mother's Name: M. J. Cockrum Mother's Titles and Terms: Spouse's Name: Tamar Grafton Spouse's Titles and Terms: Spouse's Age: 18 Spouse's Birthplace: ENGLAND Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1897 Spouse's Father's Name: Peter Grafton Spouse's Father's Titles and Terms: Spouse's Mother's Name: Emma Ogilva Spouse's Mother's Titles and Terms: Reference ID: 401-0255 GS Film number: 1005308 Digital Folder Number: 004661322 Image Number: 00213 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2014 3:17 PM To: Franklin Co. Subject: [ILFRANKL] BILBREY Was Troy BILBREY (1881-1971) ever married? Was Guy BILBREY (1883-1908) ever married?  Was Jannie BILBREY (1890-1917) ever married? Orley W. BILBREY married Tama? She was born 1896 and died 1919.  They had a daughter, Mary J born 1917 and she married Morton FRED, when?  Did they have children? ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Any information out there on the family of George A. TACKITT (1868-1920) and Florence Minnie COCKRUM (1871-1936)

Martha COCKRUM born 1862,daughter of John Calloway and Nancy MARSHALL COCKRUM, where is he buried?

Anyone have information on Christine BAKER (1912) and Victor SIGORTH family?

Did Glen (1906) and Nellie HARVEY (1910) CROUCH have children?

Was Troy BILBREY (1881-1971) ever married? Was Guy BILBREY (1883-1908) ever married?  Was Jannie BILBREY (1890-1917) ever married? Orley W. BILBREY married Tama? She was born 1896 and died 1919.  They had a daughter, Mary J born 1917 and she married Morton FRED, when?  Did they have children?

Larry "Jake" Wayne Lyday Sr., age 74, of Centralia Lake passed away 12:03 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri Larry was born February 10, 1940 in Buckner, Illinois the son of Clarence and Dollie (Haggard) Lyday. He married Sheryl "Toni" (Keast) on May 17, 1980 and she survives in Centralia. He is also survived by his six children, Larry Lyday Jr. and wife Karen of Mt. Vernon, Debbie Harper and husband Michael of Denver, CO, Michael Lyday of Mt. Vernon, Robert Lyday of Dix, Rich Lyday of Mt. Vernon and Chris Lyday and wife Meghan of Saint Louis; three stepsons; and also 10 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Kenneth and Carl Lyday; three sisters, Ruby Mae Thurmond, Shirley Stafford and Blanch Bernice Sanford. Larry was a Master Mason and a member of the Marion Lodge 130. He was also a member of the AAONMS "AINAD Shrine East Saint Louis, IL". He was a certified machinist troubleshooter working for several area printing presses. He loved sports including coaching Little League Baseball, and was a diehard Chicago Bears and St. Louis Cardinals fan. Larry enjoyed spending time on Centralia Lake with family and friends. Masonic Funeral Rites will be accorded by Marion Lodge 130 at 1p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, IL funeral services will immediately follow with Mr. Randy Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the Newell Funeral Home to help offset expenses. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100

Glenn D. Davis, 89, of Benton, IL, went to be with the Lord at 7:05 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Helia Healthcare, Benton, IL.      Mr. Davis was born on August 3, 1924 in Benton, IL the son of Henry Davis and Pearl Bookhout.  He married the former La Gathia I. Hammers on April 24, 1948.      Glenn served in the United States Army.  He retired from Sealed Air Manufacturing, Salem, IL, in 1985 as a machinist.  He was a member of the West City Church of God.  Glenn was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He enjoyed fishing, working on his lawn and garden.        Surviving relatives include his wife, La Gathia I. Davis, two daughters,  Patricia (Dannie) See, Brenda Kay Davis, two grandchildren, Craig (Christy) See and Robin (Jason) Bailey, two great grandchildren, Paige Morgan Hamel, Parker Ashton Bailey, brothers and sisters, Cecil Davis, Leroy Davis, Jim Davis, Ronnie Davis, Janice Scharnhorst, and Jane Mensen.      Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Vernon Bookhout, and a sister, Rita Metcalf.      Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2014 at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory, Benton, IL.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the funeral home in Benton, IL.  Burial will be in the East Lawn Cemetery, Salem, IL.      Memorial contributions may be made to West City Church of God and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Ruby Nell Gann McManus passed away March 13, 2014 in Atlanta, GA. Voted Most Popular Girl in her West Frankfort, Ill graduating class of 1941, Ruby lived up to her title, being the most popular girl and making lifelong friends wherever she landed. Ruby was born December 2, 1923 in West Frankfort, Illinois to Opal and J. Gus Gann, their third and last child. She grew up on Lindell St. with her sister Anna Lois and brother William Gann. Her grandfather Joseph Brown founded the West Frankfort Methodist Church. Ruby attended McMurray College on a music scholarship with her excellent rendition of DeBussey's Clair De Lune. She then transferred to the University of Illinois, graduating in 1946 with a Bachelor's degree in Education Science. She connected with fellow West Frankforter Eugene F. McManus, who helped her get through an Accounting class. They began dating and on October 15, 1945 they eloped. After graduation they moved to Washington D.C. before moving to Detroit in the early 1950's. Ruby and Gene had their three children in Detroit – Gregory Dean, Jeffrey Gann and Andrea Gene, all of who survive her. In 1958 Gene got a job in San Francisco and off they moved, settling in the small town of Woodside. In 1966 Gene got a new job in Atlanta and off they were again, settling in Marietta. In 1972 Gene got a new job and off they moved to Pawleys Island, South Carolina, where they retired. Ruby spent many wonderful years in the house they built on Litchfield Plantation. Gene, her husband of 52 year as well as her brother William Gann predeceased Ruby. Ruby's survivors include her son Gregory Dean and his wife Kathy and their three sons, Greg Dean Jr., Alexander Ayer, and Karl, and her great grandchildren Greg Dean III and Chloe. Also surviving are her son Jeffrey Gann and his wife Joy and their daughter Kylie Ann, and Ruby's daughter Andrea Gene, husband John Brinkworth and their daughter Mackenzie Gene, her sister Anna Lois Aiken of Benton, and Anna Lois's children, William Gordon Huff of Benton, Jane Ann Aiken and Jaime Aiken. Ruby's cousin Shirley Ramsey and husband Blaine, as well as her companion William Gamble also survive her. Ruby was the life of the party, and everyone will miss her. Published in Daily American News from Mar. 26 to Mar. 27, 2014

WEST FRANKFORT -- Kenneth Dale Trovillion, 76, formerly of Johnson County, died at 11:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Vienna Fraternal Cemetery, Dr. Ed Hollis officiating. Masonic rites will be accorded. Those attending are asked to gather at 1:45 p.m. at the cemetery. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children in St. Louis. Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Mar. 27, 2014