I have his parents as Roy Fredrick Story (1906-1988) and Eunice Corrine Scott (1908-1996). Eunice's parents are Daniel Cornelius Scott (1871-1956) and Nancy Jane Williams (1872-1949) -- Nancy is the youngest sister of my gg grandfather. Anyone know who Roy Fredrick Story's parents are? Sandy (Whalen) Bauer On 3/12/2013 7:29 AM, BLS wrote: > > > FORMER BENTON HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER AND GENEALOGY RESEARCHER > > > MT. VERNON — — Jack L. Story, 80, born July 27, 1932, in Mt. Vernon, passed away peacefully on Feb. 27, 2013, at his home in Belleville. > > He graduated from Mt. Vernon High School and SIU Carbondale with a bachelor's and master's degree in education. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany. Most of his teaching career was with the Junior High in Cahokia. > > Jack was a member and deacon at First Christian Church in Belleville. He enjoyed photography, travel, collecting stamps, participating in trivia nights and being with family and friends. HE will be remembered for his quick wit and easy smile. > > Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Corinne (Scott) Story; and a sister in infancy. > > Surviving are his wife, Martha Story (Tripp); children Kevin (Joan) Story of Troy, Mo., and their children Justin Story, Austin Story, Nathan STory, Jason Bals and Craig (Tiffany) Bals; Geoff Story of St. Louis and Andrea (Todd) Hilding of St. Petersburg, Fla., and their son, Steven Hilding; a sister, Carolyn (Richard) Burgin of Mt. Vernon; and five nieces and nephews. > > Memorials in Jack's memory may be made to the First Christian Church in Belleville, Patient Care Programs & Service, or Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc., 305 S. Illinois St., Belleville, IL 62220-2159. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com. > > Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at First Christian Church, 2929 Old St. Louis Rd., Belleville. Funeral services will be held at First Christian Church in Belleville on Friday, March 15, at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo. > > ------------------------------- > 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

Katie Norovich, 88, of West Frankfort, Illinois passed away at 7:20 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. She was born December 2, 1924 in Tamaroa, Illinois to Leon and Victoria Barnouski. Katie was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Norovich; parents; three sisters; and a brother. Survivors include her son: George and wife, Dian Norovich of West Frankfort; Stepson, Bill and wife Sue Norovich of Gardendale, AL; daughters: Shirley Drapeau and Leona Rains both of West Frankfort; grandchildren: Kristin Kliethermes, Matthew Rains, and Nicholas Norvich; great-grandchildren: Koty and Brogan Rains, Lucy Kliethermes. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton, Illinois. Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort, Illinois is in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery prior to the service. Online condolences of sympathy may be made at www.unionfh.com.

Pearl Marie Williams, 92, of West Frankfort passed away at 6:45 p.m. March 11, 2013 at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete at the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort. Published in Daily American News from March 12 to March 13, 2013

Julius Gianakos, 79, of Hanna City, Ill., passed away Monday, March 4, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at his residence. The son of Eleftherios S. and Angeliki (Topeka) Gianakopolos, he was born Dec. 2, 1933, in Zeigler. He is survived by three children, Michael Jules (Debbie) Gianakos of Acworth, Ga., Brenda (Mike) VanAtta of Hanna City, and Chris (Mary) Gianakos of Sugar Land, Texas; five grandchildren, Joseph (Elsa) Gianakos of Houston, Texas, David Jules Gianakos of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Matthew, Andrew and Michelle Gianakos, all of Marietta, Ga.; and a special friend, Nancy Miller of Dieterich. His parents and brother, John, preceded him in death. Julius had worked for Channel 19 in Peoria as a cameraman as well as for KOVR in Stockton, Calif. He had several other entrepreneurial endeavors, including Polos Apartments in Peoria. Julius last worked for General Electric Medical Systems in Peoria for 24 years. He retired in 1991. He was a member of Peoria Elks Lodge and Bartonville American Legion Post 979. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Korea. Cremation rites have been accorded. There was a Celebration of Life on Friday, March 8, and closing with a Eulogy at Endsley-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Bartonville. Interment was on Saturday, March 9, in Zeigler Cemetery.

David (Poe) Witkowski, 80, of Christopher passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Herrin Hospital. Per his request, David will be cremated with a memorial service at a later date in Kouts, Ind. Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is handling the arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Sharon, of Christopher. For more information, visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com. Benton Evening News 3-11-2013

Ashlee Dawn Foley, 24 of Fairfield and Kyle Edwin Strole, 25 of McLeansboro, announce their engagement and up coming wedding. Ashlee is the daughter of Vince and Shelley Wodicker of Fairfield and Brain and Mindy Foley of Norris City and Goddaughter of Paula and Kelly Karcher of McLeansboro. She is a 2007 graduate of Fairfield Community High School and currently is employed at Trade Industries in McLeansboro. Kyle is the son of Kevin and Karen Strole and Evenlyn Riley from McLeansboro. He is a 2006 graduate of McLeansboro High School and is employed at Irvin’s Italiana in McLeansboro. The couple is planning an April 20, 2013 wedding at the TurningPoint Church of God in McLeansboro. They will reside in McLeansboro.

HELP!! For several years I have had Gilbert M. Lafayette Brown son of Dewitt Clinton Brown and Mary Robinson as being born April 11, 1838 and died March 22, 1882. He married Rebecca Jones July 28, 1856, FCI. I have had a second marriage for him to Mary Emily Sample but this Lafayette could not have been married to Emily. Per the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index. The marriage between Lafayette Brown and Emily Brown was August 17, 1882, about five months after Gilbert M. Lafayette Brown died. I don't have any other Lafayette Browns in the 1882 time frame, so does anyone know who the Lafayette Brown that married Emily Samples is? Emily also married and divorced Thomas Blair. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index: BROWN, LAFAYETTE JONES, REBECCA A 07/28/1856 003/0028 FRANKLIN. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index: BROWN, LAFAYETTE SAMPLE, MARY E 08/17/1882 001/0064 FRANKLIN. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index: BROWN, LAFAYETTE SAMPLE, MARY E 08/17/1882 00C/0282 FRANKLIN. 1860 Franklin County, Illinois: Lafayette Brown 21 Rececca A Brown 21 Lusana Brown 2 Francis M Brown 7/12. 1870 Franklin County, Illinois: Lafayette Brown 31 Rececca Brown 31 Luzana Brown 13 Francis Brown 11 William S Brown 4 Clementine Brown 7/12. 1880 Franklin County, Illinois: Lafayette Brown 43 2/12 Rebecca A Brown 43 5/12 Francis M Brown 23 Clementine Brown 11 8/12 Polly C Brown 7 11/12 Henry C Brown 4 1/12 Harriet E Brown 1 9/12. "First 1000 Recorded Deaths in Franklin County": No 589, book 1, pg, 46; Lafayette Brown, Male, married, born Franklin Co., Died of Double Pneumonia, 8 days duration, Buried 23 Mar 1882, Physician J. B. Gee, Fitzgerrell, Ill. Illinois Statewide Death Index: BLAIR MARY E F/W UNK 0280387 1925-04-05 BROWNING TWP 25-04-05. Bob

I live in Macedonia 2 miles east of the Akin coal mine. If we had one, we wouldn't have know it, the blasting that the mine does and the railcars hitting each other makes enough noise and shaking that an earthquake would have be something we feel every day. ------- Original Message ------- >From : Pat Corona[mailto:corona245@comcast.net] Sent : 3/11/2013 6:18:09 PM To : ilfrankl@rootsweb.com Cc : Subject : RE: [ILFRANKL] FCI EARTHQUAKE I heard that all the “cousins” in FCI were “Rockin & Rollin” this morning. I hope you all survived the earthquake with no injuries & no damage to property. Pat Corona ------------------------------- 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

FORMER BENTON HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER AND GENEALOGY RESEARCHER MT. VERNON — — Jack L. Story, 80, born July 27, 1932, in Mt. Vernon, passed away peacefully on Feb. 27, 2013, at his home in Belleville. He graduated from Mt. Vernon High School and SIU Carbondale with a bachelor's and master's degree in education. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany. Most of his teaching career was with the Junior High in Cahokia. Jack was a member and deacon at First Christian Church in Belleville. He enjoyed photography, travel, collecting stamps, participating in trivia nights and being with family and friends. HE will be remembered for his quick wit and easy smile. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Corinne (Scott) Story; and a sister in infancy. Surviving are his wife, Martha Story (Tripp); children Kevin (Joan) Story of Troy, Mo., and their children Justin Story, Austin Story, Nathan STory, Jason Bals and Craig (Tiffany) Bals; Geoff Story of St. Louis and Andrea (Todd) Hilding of St. Petersburg, Fla., and their son, Steven Hilding; a sister, Carolyn (Richard) Burgin of Mt. Vernon; and five nieces and nephews. Memorials in Jack's memory may be made to the First Christian Church in Belleville, Patient Care Programs & Service, or Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc., 305 S. Illinois St., Belleville, IL 62220-2159. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at First Christian Church, 2929 Old St. Louis Rd., Belleville. Funeral services will be held at First Christian Church in Belleville on Friday, March 15, at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo.

LOGAN - John Ragsdale, 63, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2013, at his residence. Services will be conducted at a later date. Mr. Ragsdale was a Vietnam-era veteran who served in the U.S. Navy. He was born April 14, 1949, in Galatia to Donald and Jo Ann Moser Ragsdale. Survivors include his mother, Jo Ann Russell of Galatia; daughters, Kimberly and Rebecca Ragsdale of Lovington, N.M.; and brother, Mike (Carla) Ragsdale of Benton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; and father, Donald Ragsdale. Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences of sympathy may be made at www.unionfh.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan from March 11 to March 12, 2013

WEST FRANKFORT - John Morris, 35, died at 11:23 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013, at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on March 12, 2013

ROYALTON - Erma Lenzotti, 91, passed away at 8:15 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2013, at her home with her family at her side. Erma was born March 13, 1921, in New Bush to Theodore and Maryanna (Lutti) Lenzotti. Survivors include a nephew, Donald Walden of Royalton; niece, Clara Walden of Wilmington, Calif.; three great-nieces, Eva Apolinar and Vera Oro, both of San Pedro, Calif., and Lori Walden of Wilmington, Calif.; great-nephew, Norman F. Walden of San Pedro, Calif.; six great-great-nieces and nephews, Katelyn, Chloe, Aaron, Drake, Merek and Kristin, and one great-great-great-nephew, Jackson, all of San Pedro, Calif.; and a special friend, Carla Bogdajewicz of Royalton. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Eva Walden and Margaret Lenzotti; and a nephew, Norman Walden. Ms. Lenzotti was a member of St. Aloysius-Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was the owner/operator of Erma's Beauty Shop in Royalton for many years. She was greatly loved and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 13, in St. Aloysius-Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, east of Royalton, with Father Peter Hsu officiating. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery prior to the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Ms. Lenzotti are suggested to St. Aloysius-Sacred Heart Catholic Church, P.O. Box 100, Royalton, IL 62983. Vantrease Funeral Homes, Inc. of Zeigler and Royalton is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.vantreasefuneralhome.com for more information and to sign the online register book. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on March 12, 2013

ZEIGLER - Max Dale Kirk, 67, passed away after a courageous fight with cancer at 10:25 a.m. Sunday, March 10, 2013, in Herrin Hospital, surrounded by his family. Max was born Nov. 15, 1945, in Galien, Mich., to Alvis and Grace (Hammonds) Kirk. He married Debbie J. Atkins Aug. 23, 1980, in Mulkeytown. They spent the next 32 years enjoying their marriage and raising a family. Max was a professional truck driver for more than 25 years and enjoyed all aspects of automotive repair. He especially enjoyed sharing his knowledge and was widely known as the neighborhood mechanic. He also loved to fish, cook and spend the day outdoors with his family and many friends. On Thanksgiving, Max often cooked extra dinners to help families that otherwise do without. He was a friend to everyone and quick with a joke in any situation. Max welcomed all into his backyard, where he often held court with his humor, friendship and love. A friend to Max was a friend for life. To see Max in his best moments was to see him with his grandchildren. He loved and adored all five of his children, but seemed to be reborn with his affection for his grandkids. He made each one feel special because each was special to him. Paw-Paw will be greatly missed by all of them. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Kirk of Zeigler; three daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Phil Penley and Lori and Adam Gatz, all of Sawyer, Mich., and Stephanie and Michael McCluskey of Zeigler; and two sons and a daughter-in-law, Justin and Teresa Cocke and Ricky Kirk, all of Zeigler. Max is also survived by his wonderful grandchildren, Chloe McCluskey, Olivia and Madeline Wilson, Noelle Cocke, Evan and Grace Gatz and Kynzi Kirk; six sisters, Violet, Betty, Janice, Linda, Judy and Maxine; three brothers, Farrell, Jake and Bill; and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Carol. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, in Zeigler Cemetery with Brother Don Wright officiating. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery prior to the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Kirk are suggested to Max Kirk Memorial Medical Fund, c/o Herrin Security Bank, 114 W. Monroe St., Herrin, IL 62948. Vantrease Funeral Homes, Inc. of Zeigler and Royalton is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.vantreasefuneralhome.com for more information and to sign the online register book. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on March 12, 2013

ZEIGLER - Carolyn "Joyce" Flowers, 68, went home to be with her lord, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, March 10, 2013, at her home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 14, in Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Burial will be in Harrison Cemetery in Buckner. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Plumfield Christian Church or Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home. Carolyn was a member of Plumfield Christian Church. She was born June 22, 1944, in Christopher to Rabrum and Ruby (Carpenter) Vaughn Sr. She married Tom R. Flowers June 15, 1963. Survivors include her children, Tim Flowers and Melisa Flowers, both of Zeigler; sister-in-law, Susan Vaughn; niece, Mary and Wesley Morse; great-niece, Hannah Morse; brother-in-law, Dennis and Cheryl Flowers; niece, Kathy Flowers; nephew, Stephen and Amy Flowers; great-nephew, Mason Flowers; sister-in-law, Carol and Victor Herbert; nephew, Jerret Herbert; and mother-in-law, Edith Flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Rabrum Vaughn Jr.; and sister, Ruby Evelyn Vaughn. For more information, visit gilbertfuneralhomes.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on March 12, 2013

Maple Hill Cemetery Book (Clara Crocker Brown) Pg. 599 Lot 148 grave 2 LAUR, Betty D. B. Dec. 23, 1933 D. July 19, 1975 (FHR) Betty Darlene LAUR (B) Sesser (P)Orval and Wanda Gulley PIPER (H) Dallas LAUR Children: Nick LAUR, Mark LAUR Lot 148 Grave 1 LAUR, Stephen D. B.April 30, 1931 D.......... Parents: Charles and Hattie Barnett LAUR (W) 1. BettY PIPER 2.Donita MASON Lot 149 Grave 1 PIPER, Ilah Mae B. July 1, 1926 D........ (P) Walter T. “Ted” and Mattie Norris BOSWELL (H) Donald Lee PIPER Lot 149 Grave 2 PIPER, Donald Lee B.Jan. 4, 1926 D. Nov. 24, 1991 BM2 US Navy World War II (CR) # (BD) January 4, 1926 Donald Lee PIPER S/O Orval and Wanda Marie Gulley PIPER (OB) Donald Lee PIPER Born Sesser (W) Ilah Mae BOSWELL Children: Timmie Lee PIPER Pat Corona

Sam, Maple Hill Cemetery Book (Clara Crocker BROWN) Pg. 565 Lot 55 Grave 2 PIPER, Orval N. B. 1906 - d. 1967 (CRO) (BRD) October 22, 1967 (FHR) Orval PIPER (B) (JC) # (BD) February 24, 1906 * (DD) October 20, 1967 (P) Theodore Edgar and Estella White PIPER. (W) Wanda GULLEY Lot 55, Grave 4 PIPER, Wanda M. B. 1909 - D. 1974 (CRO) (BRD) February 16, 1974 (CR) # (BD) September 3, 1909 Wanda Marie GULLEY (DA) of William Calvin and Emma Stevison GULLEY # (BD) April 11, 1924 William Darrel PIPER (S) of Orval and Wanda Gulley PIPER #(BD) January 4, 1926 Donald Lee PIPER (S) of Orval and Wanda Marie Gulley PIPER (BD) November 18, 1930 Theodore Eugene PIPER s/o Orval and Wanda M. Gulley PIPER (BD) December 23, 1933 Betty Darlene PIPER (DA) of Orval and Wanda Marie Gulley PIPER (BD) September 22, 1939 Iris Marie PIPER (DA) of Orval and Wanda Marie Gulley PIPER (FHR) Wanda Marie PIPER (B) (FC) # (BD) September 3, 1909 * (DD) February 13, 1974 (P) William Calvin and Emma Stevison GULLEY (H) Orval PIPER Children: Betty Piper LAUR, Darrell PIPER, Donald PIPER, Ted PIPER, Iris Piper LeVAULT Pg. 564: Lot 54 Grave 3 LeVAULT, Jana Lyn B. April 7, 1959 D. April 8, 1959 (DA) of Richard and Iris Piper LeVAULT Lot 54 Grave 4 LeVAULT, Matthew Shawn B. June 14, 1968 D. June 16, 1968 (S) of Richard and Iris Piper LeVAULT Pg. 648 Row M Grave 44 PIPER, Theodore E. B. Nov. 18, 1930 D. Aug. 2, 1989 (CR) # (BD) November 18, 1930 Theodore Eugene PIPER (S) of Orval and Wanda M. Gulley PIPER (OB) Theodore E. PIPER (B) Sesser (W) Margey Ann LOVITT Row M Grave 45 PIPER, Margey Ann B. March 24, 1934 D.......... Married July 29, 1950 (H) Theodore E. PIPER Children: Deborah Jean Piper WOOD, Sheri Ann Piper BEATY, Theresa Lynn Piper GLOVER Pat Corona -----Original Message----- From: SSmith0940@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 4:25 AM To: ilfrankl@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILFRANKL] PIPER, Illah M. -- Donald PIPER Question (OBIT) Is this the Donald PIPER mentioned in the obit as husband of Ilah PIPER? Descendants of Orval Nicholas Piper 1 Orval Nicholas PIPER b: February 24, 1906 d: October 20, 1967 in Benton, Franklin Co., IL .. +Wanda GULLEY b: Abt. 1906 m: Abt. 1923 ........ 2 Betty PIPER b: Abt. 1925 ............ +Unknown LAUR b: Abt. 1925 ........ 2 Iris PIPER b: Abt. 1926 ............ +Unknown LEVAULT b: Abt. 1926 ........ 2 Donald L. PIPER b: Abt. 1927 ........ 2 William Darrell PIPER b: April 11, 1924 in Sesser, Franklin Co., IL d: December 2, 1998 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL ............ +Mary PHILLIPS b: Abt. 1924 ........ 2 Ted PIPER b: Abt. 1929 Sam In a message dated 3/11/2013 10:34:57 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, elvis500@frontier.com writes: SESSER - Ilah M. Piper, 86, of Bloomington, formerly of Sesser, died Saturday, March 9, 2013, in Heritage Health Care in Bloomington. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, in Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser with the Rev. Julie Smith officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. Ilah was an optometric assistant at the office of Dr. John Slightom in Harrisburg. She grew up in Southern Illinois and lived there her entire life until 2002, when she moved to Bloomington to be closer to her family. Ilah developed a host of friendships in Bloomington, all of which she cherished. She was born July 1, 1926, in Williamson County to Walter Theodore and Martha Emily (Norris) Boswell. She married Donald Lee Piper July 7, 1946, in Sesser. Survivors include her son, Tim (Lee) Piper of Lexington; granddaughter, Lori (Tony) Kaufman of Bloomington; great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Jackson Kaufman; and sister, Donna (Joseph) LeVault of Thomasville, Penn. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brother, Norris Boswell. For more information, visit gilbertfuneralhomes.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on March 11, 2013 ------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------- 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

Is this the Donald PIPER mentioned in the obit as husband of Ilah PIPER? Descendants of Orval Nicholas Piper 1 Orval Nicholas PIPER b: February 24, 1906 d: October 20, 1967 in Benton, Franklin Co., IL .. +Wanda GULLEY b: Abt. 1906 m: Abt. 1923 ........ 2 Betty PIPER b: Abt. 1925 ............ +Unknown LAUR b: Abt. 1925 ........ 2 Iris PIPER b: Abt. 1926 ............ +Unknown LEVAULT b: Abt. 1926 ........ 2 Donald L. PIPER b: Abt. 1927 ........ 2 William Darrell PIPER b: April 11, 1924 in Sesser, Franklin Co., IL d: December 2, 1998 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL ............ +Mary PHILLIPS b: Abt. 1924 ........ 2 Ted PIPER b: Abt. 1929 Sam In a message dated 3/11/2013 10:34:57 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, elvis500@frontier.com writes: SESSER - Ilah M. Piper, 86, of Bloomington, formerly of Sesser, died Saturday, March 9, 2013, in Heritage Health Care in Bloomington. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, in Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser with the Rev. Julie Smith officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. Ilah was an optometric assistant at the office of Dr. John Slightom in Harrisburg. She grew up in Southern Illinois and lived there her entire life until 2002, when she moved to Bloomington to be closer to her family. Ilah developed a host of friendships in Bloomington, all of which she cherished. She was born July 1, 1926, in Williamson County to Walter Theodore and Martha Emily (Norris) Boswell. She married Donald Lee Piper July 7, 1946, in Sesser. Survivors include her son, Tim (Lee) Piper of Lexington; granddaughter, Lori (Tony) Kaufman of Bloomington; great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Jackson Kaufman; and sister, Donna (Joseph) LeVault of Thomasville, Penn. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brother, Norris Boswell. For more information, visit gilbertfuneralhomes.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on March 11, 2013 ------------------------------- 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

Betty, I didn't know about that book. I found Riley WILLIAM's father a few years ago by reading page after page of census records. There are several Riley WILLIAM's in So. IL. so it took some time to sort them out. In your previous e-mail you listed Ernest "Earl" WILLIAMS B. 7-1884. I have Ernest & Earl C. as brothers. Ernest b. July 1884 & Earl C. b. 26 Apr. 1887. Ernest Williams is listed as son on the 1900 U.S. Census, Barren Twp. FCI in hshld. of Riley & Mary WILLIAMS. Also listed is "Gil" WILLIAMS, son, b. Apr. 1888. I thought "Gil" might be Earl C. & the enumerator misunderstood his given name. Earl WILLIAMS obit, that Debbie posted, lists his birth date as April 26, 1887. Pat -----Original Message----- From: BLS Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 1:10 AM To: ilfrankl@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILFRANKL] Williams What I sent you was information from a book, (Descendants of William Sanford Williams) that was sent to me and I cannot remember who sent it to me years ago -----Original Message----- From: Pat Corona Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 11:51 PM To: ilfrankl@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILFRANKL] Williams Betty, Thanks for the information re: Brittie WILLIAMS. I didn't know where she was buried. Earl C. WILLIAMS is buried beside his 2nd. wife, Carrie (Taylor)(Roberts) WILLIAMS in Hammond Cemetery. Curtis WILLIAMS was married 3 times. (1) 1903 FCI to Grace LeVAULT (2) 20 Dec. 1913, FCI to Delcinia ISENHART She died 15 Jan. 1921, bur. Maple Hill Cemetery, Sesser, IL. (3) after Dec. 1913 to Brasher HARPER. I have not found a record for this marriage. Curtis & Grace had: (1) Corrine Estella WILLIAMS, b. 20 Dec. 1905, Mt. Vernon, JCI - d. 31 Mar. 1931, Peoria, Peoria Co. IL. bur. Springdale Cemetery, Peoria, Peoria, Il. m. Charles OGILVIE. (2) Burl Edward WILLIAMS b. 28 May 1908, JCI - d. 20 June 1987, bur. Maple Hill Cem. Sesser, FCI m. 31 Oct. 1928, FCI to Lillian SWOFFORD Curtis & Delcinia had: (1) Jessie WILLIAMS b. abt. 1918 (2) Howard Williams b. abt. 1920 The story about Mike & Sarah COCKRUM has two (2) versions. The 2nd. version, as told by the family, is that Sarah did not shoot & kill Mike. Another female member of the family did the deed but Sarah claimed it because she, or her family, had some connections in Benton & the death would be ruled accidental. Chicago politics at work in So. IL. Pat Corona -----Original Message----- From: BLS Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 10:12 PM To: Franklin County Subject: [ILFRANKL] Williams ERNEST “EARL” WILLIAMS b. 7-1884 Buried Hamond Cemetery BRITTNE WILLIAMS is buried at Cubb Cem. Jefferson Co Il She married Charles HANLEY DRUSCILLA married Robert COCKRUM 5-31-1896 and he was born 1875 and was killed (when he was young) in a coal mine accident in New Baden, Il Children Nellie, Pauline (marrieed Howard WILLIAMS) Jewell HANLEY married ? WINDER SARAH married Michael G. COCKRUM 4-28-1896 FCI He was born 3-12-1871 FCI and Buried Brown Cm FCI. He came home drunk one nighet and was going to beat Sarah and she grabbed a gun and shot and killed him and Coroner;s Jury ruled it was ”:accidental” CURTIS WILLIAMS had a son Burl

What I sent you was information from a book, (Descendants of William Sanford Williams) that was sent to me and I cannot remember who sent it to me years ago -----Original Message----- From: Pat Corona Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 11:51 PM To: ilfrankl@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILFRANKL] Williams Betty, Thanks for the information re: Brittie WILLIAMS. I didn't know where she was buried. Earl C. WILLIAMS is buried beside his 2nd. wife, Carrie (Taylor)(Roberts) WILLIAMS in Hammond Cemetery. Curtis WILLIAMS was married 3 times. (1) 1903 FCI to Grace LeVAULT (2) 20 Dec. 1913, FCI to Delcinia ISENHART She died 15 Jan. 1921, bur. Maple Hill Cemetery, Sesser, IL. (3) after Dec. 1913 to Brasher HARPER. I have not found a record for this marriage. Curtis & Grace had: (1) Corrine Estella WILLIAMS, b. 20 Dec. 1905, Mt. Vernon, JCI - d. 31 Mar. 1931, Peoria, Peoria Co. IL. bur. Springdale Cemetery, Peoria, Peoria, Il. m. Charles OGILVIE. (2) Burl Edward WILLIAMS b. 28 May 1908, JCI - d. 20 June 1987, bur. Maple Hill Cem. Sesser, FCI m. 31 Oct. 1928, FCI to Lillian SWOFFORD Curtis & Delcinia had: (1) Jessie WILLIAMS b. abt. 1918 (2) Howard Williams b. abt. 1920 The story about Mike & Sarah COCKRUM has two (2) versions. The 2nd. version, as told by the family, is that Sarah did not shoot & kill Mike. Another female member of the family did the deed but Sarah claimed it because she, or her family, had some connections in Benton & the death would be ruled accidental. Chicago politics at work in So. IL. Pat Corona -----Original Message----- From: BLS Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 10:12 PM To: Franklin County Subject: [ILFRANKL] Williams ERNEST “EARL” WILLIAMS b. 7-1884 Buried Hamond Cemetery BRITTNE WILLIAMS is buried at Cubb Cem. Jefferson Co Il She married Charles HANLEY DRUSCILLA married Robert COCKRUM 5-31-1896 and he was born 1875 and was killed (when he was young) in a coal mine accident in New Baden, Il Children Nellie, Pauline (marrieed Howard WILLIAMS) Jewell HANLEY married ? WINDER SARAH married Michael G. COCKRUM 4-28-1896 FCI He was born 3-12-1871 FCI and Buried Brown Cm FCI. He came home drunk one nighet and was going to beat Sarah and she grabbed a gun and shot and killed him and Coroner;s Jury ruled it was ”:accidental” CURTIS WILLIAMS had a son Burl ------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------- 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

It is said that animals feel it or sense it before we humans. Many years ago when a mild earthquake was felt here in Glen Ellyn I was sitting on the sofa with our kitty sound asleep beside me. All of a sudden she jumped straight up in the air & howled. I thought she was having a nightmare. Then the furniture began to move, dishes rattled, & we realized it was an earthquake. Such a strange feeling but our kitty felt it first. Pat Corona -----Original Message----- From: Mickey Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 9:10 PM To: ilfrankl@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILFRANKL] FCI EARTHQUAKE If it was around 5:30 AM this morning, I now know why my cat went nuts. The Rat on the Ohio. --- On Mon, 3/11/13, Pat Corona <corona245@comcast.net> wrote: From: Pat Corona <corona245@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [ILFRANKL] FCI EARTHQUAKE To: ilfrankl@rootsweb.com Date: Monday, March 11, 2013, 9:09 PM The 6:00 p.m. news said the earthquake epicenter was near Benton, IL. The news quoted the sheriff as saying there were 'no reported injuries." Pat -----Original Message----- From: BLS Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 7:43 PM To: ilfrankl@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILFRANKL] FCI EARTHQUAKE Did not feel anything, could have been the coal mine, blasting -----Original Message----- From: Pat Corona Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 6:18 PM To: ilfrankl@rootsweb.com Subject: [ILFRANKL] FCI EARTHQUAKE I heard that all the “cousins” in FCI were “Rockin & Rollin” this morning. I hope you all survived the earthquake with no injuries & no damage to property. Pat Corona ------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------- 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