Marie Margaret Brown 94-year-old McLeansboro resident, Marie Margaret Brown, died at 8:24 a.m. on Monday, June 25, 2012 at McLeansboro Healthcare & Rehabilitation in McLeansboro. She was a homemaker, forklift operator, and laundry operator throughout her life. Survivors include: a son, Raymond Brown; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a sister, JoAnn Huelstrunk of McLeansboro, IL. Per her request, she will be cremated. Private family services will take place at a later date. A public memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 29th at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Harre Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. .

Elizabeth Ann Marks, 72, Eldorado, passed away 4:26 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2012, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. Mrs. Marks was a nurses’ aide. She was born Jan. 9, 1940, a daughter of Homer and Eva (McDaniel) Tedford. Elizabeth married John Paul Marks on March 21, 1970; he preceded her in death on July 9, 2011. There will be no public visitation. A private family burial of ashes will be held at a later date. Survivors include six daughters, Vicki Bond and husband Michael of Herrin, Katie Lenard and husband Robert of McLeansboro, Sandra Cueva of Eldorado, Rosemary Mitchell and husband Robert of Carmi, Daisy Ritchie and husband Mark of Toledo, Ohio, and Delta Marks and companion John Rice of Eldorado; three sisters, Betty Drew of Mc-Leansboro, Alice Springer and husband Don of Pawnee and Sue Ted-ford of McLeansboro; and grandchildren, great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was a member of the United Methodist Church in Eldorado. She loved to read, play games and take rides in the country. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Roger Lee York and Henry J. Wiles Jr.; two brothers, Robert Tedford and Junior Tedford; and three grandchildren. Arrangements for Elizabeth Ann Marks were under the direction of Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro.

-— Stephen Wayne Stull, 46, of Carbondale passed away 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Marion. Mr. Stull was a restaurant cook and manager. He was born May 24, 1965, in Alexandria, Va., the son of Freddie and Virginia (Jecko) Stull Sr. A graveside memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at IOOF Cemetery in McLeansboro with the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating. Those attending the service are asked to meet at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro, which is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include one son, Nathan Tyler of Marion; one brother, Freddie (wife Jennifer) Stull of Gainesville, Fla.; one sister, Melissa (husband Bernard) Sloan Sr. of Burr Hill, Va.; nieces Lauren Stull, Alicia Landes and Cheryl Sloan; nephews Bernard Sloan Jr., Daryl Sloan and Joshua Stull; great-nieces Ann Landes and Isabella Sloan; and great-nephews Darren Copas, Justin Sloan and Trenton Spears. Stephen was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents and one niece, Kristin Stull. Memorials may be made to the funeral home to help the family with funeral expenses.

McLEANSBORO — Elsie A. Shepherd, 58, of Camden, Tenn., and formerly of McLeansboro, died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at Camden Healthcare. Mrs. Shepherd was a homemaker. She was born Oct. 15, 1953, in Salem, a daughter of Ray and Josephine (Kehrer) Atteberry. Elsie married Donnie Shepherd, who preceded her in death. Services were held Friday at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro; Jason Pierce conducted the service. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery, near McLeansboro. Survivors include a daughter, Angelia Michelle Hill and husband Robert of Camden, Tenn.; a sister, Kay Jackson of McLeansboro; and two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Dylan HIll. Mrs. Shepherd was a member of Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, her ex-husband and one sister, Ellen Taylor. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice and will be accepted at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro.McLEANSBORO

McLeansboro Times-LeaderFri Jun 15, 2012, 09:00 AM CDT DAHLGREN — Ruth Moore, 71, of Old Shawneetown, passed away 7:20 a.m. Monday, June 11, 2012, at Harrisburg Medical Center. Mrs. Moore was a homemaker. She was born Dec. 15, 1940, in Harrisburg, a daughter of Adrian and Arlie (Lane) Hull. Ruth’s husband, Goble Burtis Moore, preceded her in death Jan. 26, 1996. A graveside service was held Thursday at Westwood Cemetery, Shawneetown, with the Rev. Willie officiating. Burial was at Westwood Cemetery, Shawneetown. Survivors include two daughters, Adriana Hunt and husband David of Idaville, Ind., and Nell A. Rosser and husband Jerry of Old Shawneetown; three sons, James Moore and wife Francis and Burtis Moore and wife Twilla, all of Old Shawneetown, and David Moore and wife Mary of McLeansboro; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rosie Stricklin of Carrier Mills and Phyllis June Stafford of Taylorville, N.C.; and one brother, Michael Hull of Apopka, Fla. Ruth loved to fish, and she loved her dogs. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters and three brothers. Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, was in charge of all arrangements McLeansboro Times-LeaderFri Jun 15, 2012, 09:00 AM CDT

I have a question regarding a genealogy in the Hamilton County Genealogy Library. I found a list of many families and one being Wilson. Does anyone know which Wilson family this is? Thanks Gale Prince Nash

Richard L. Ritchey, age 58, of Auxvasse, Missouri and a former resident of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, passed away 2:55 p.m. Friday, June 22, 2012 at his home in Auxvasse, Missouri surrounded by his family. Richard was born January 13, 1954 in McLeansboro, Illinois. He married Janet K. (Eiler) on January 13, 1979 in Salem, IL; She survives in Auxvasse. Mr. Ritchey was a graduate of the Mt. Vernon Township High School, Rend Lake College and SIU Edwardsville. He was a Quality Control Analyst and production manager for Covidien. Also he worked as a coal miner and plumber. Richard was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Jefferson City, Missouri. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Jan K. Ritchey of Auxvasse, MO; three children, Melissa Reeves and husband Tyler of Waltonville, Melinda Clark and husband Kenny of Parma, MO and Mark Ritchey of Auxvasse, MO; three grandchildren, Derek T. Reeves, Lindsey E. Reeves and Nicholas. W. Clark and also by his mother Ruth Delores (Ingram) Ritchey. He was preceded in death by his father, Arley Leroy Ritchey. Memorial service for Richard L. Ritchey will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, June 28, 2012 at the Cornerstone Baptist Church (4930 Old Lohman Road Jefferson City, Missouri 65109) with Pastor Brian Credille officiating. Graveside funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2012 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in rural Mt. Vernon, Illinois with Mr. Ronnie Mick and Mr. Mark Ritchey officiating. Friends are asked to go directly to the Cemetery on Friday. For those who wish memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life at Mizzou and will be accepted at the Funeral Home. For more information you may call Newell Funeral Home at 246-0100

Debbie, Frank & Carol's lines are all around Macedonia (Hamilton/Franklin/Jefferson - and probably Wayne) -- extending in all directions... Not sure I can send you "the direct info they compiled", but I bet we're all cousins :-) Post your questions -- cc me directly as well, as lately I seem to have little time to go through the list postings ;-) -SRJ > -----Original Message----- > From: ilhamilt-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilhamilt- > bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Sheila Cadwalader > Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 2:45 PM > To: ilhamilt@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ILHAMILT] [ILFRANKL] RADEMARCHEER DEATH > > Sorry, it's not the Webb family of Hamilton County....it's Franklin > County Webbs. > > The Clark were in both counties.........Sheldon may have this info his > his computer....as I remember there are a couple of Abraham Clarks. > > I am not familiar with the work that Mr and Mrs Rademacher di, however I > did > > see mentioned that some of their work consisted of research in Hamilton > > County and the families of Webb and Clark. I have both of these lines in my > > tree and would love to view the information they compiled on them. Could > > someone point me in the right direction to find this information? > > > > Thank you > > Debbie ...

Sorry, it's not the Webb family of Hamilton County....it's Franklin County Webbs. The Clark were in both counties.........Sheldon may have this info his his computer....as I remember there are a couple of Abraham Clarks. > I am not familiar with the work that Mr and Mrs Rademacher di, however I did > see mentioned that some of their work consisted of research in Hamilton > County and the families of Webb and Clark. I have both of these lines in my > tree and would love to view the information they compiled on them. Could > someone point me in the right direction to find this information? > > Thank you > Debbie > >

I am not familiar with the work that Mr and Mrs Rademacher di, however I did see mentioned that some of their work consisted of research in Hamilton County and the families of Webb and Clark. I have both of these lines in my tree and would love to view the information they compiled on them. Could someone point me in the right direction to find this information? Thank you Debbie -----Original Message----- From: Sheldon Jones Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 10:54 PM To: ilfrankl@rootsweb.com ; ilhamilt@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILHAMILT] [ILFRANKL] RADEMARCHEER DEATH Oh my ... Yes, we have lost a treasure... Condolences to Valerie and Eric and their families. Carol Jean SIMS RADEMACHER and Frank Ernest RADEMACHER have both passed on... I still have some of the correspondence Frank & Carol did for Phillips & Kin -- a few years ago, Carol drove down with a trunk load to FCI and allowed me to review things. I am not sure they did give Frankfort Area the right to publish - perhaps she finally did, I hope so. She always talked about sending stuff to a repository library in Kentucky -- long story here... Carol & Frank did so much "deep" research, they really did a lot to clarify the PHILLIPS, WEBB, CLARK, etc. lines. -SRJ > -----Original Message----- > From: ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilfrankl- > bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Pat Corona > Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 8:43 PM > To: ilfrankl@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ILFRANKL] [ILHAMILT] RADEMARCHEER DEATH > > Carol & Frank Rademacher lived just a few miles north of me although they > were in Cook Co. & I live in DuPage Co. Thru the years we exchanged many > phone calls, correspondence, & shared our FCI research. They published the > "Phillips & Kin" newsletter in their home & mailed it out free of charge to > any one who wished to subscribe. They were so generous with their > research > & simply requested donations in any amount to cover the cost of printing & > mailing the newsletter. We were happy to send donations because the > newsletter was so full of information that was not available elsewhere. > That was in the days before computers so you can imagine the work done by > Carol & Frank. They are greatly missed & we will be forever grateful for > their contribution to genealogy. > > Pat Corona > > -----Original Message----- > From: Sheila Cadwalader > Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 11:35 AM > To: ilhamilt@rootsweb.com ; Franklin County List > Subject: Re: [ILFRANKL] [ILHAMILT] RADEMARCHEER DEATH > > We lost a genealogy treasure with the death of Carol (and Frank) > Rademacher. The Rademachers began the genealogy revival in Franklin and > Hamilton Counties by transcribing all the early census records (before > computers) and publishing "Phillips and Kin". > > It was because of their work and the availability of records that we > were able to amass the Webb genealogy through the Webb Workshops back > in > the 1990s.....that genealogy now includes most families in Franklin > County. (Sheldon and I decided back then that we might as well do the > "whole" county as everyone was so inter-related.) > > I believe that Carol and Frank donated their copyrights to the Frankfort > Area Genealogy Library. > > Thanks, Carol and Frank ! > ... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List admin: ilhamilt-admin@rootsweb.com Info/Archives: http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/IL/hamilton.html USGenWeb site: http://hamilton.ilgw.org ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILHAMILT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2180 / Virus Database: 2437/5084 - Release Date: 06/21/12

Oh my ... Yes, we have lost a treasure... Condolences to Valerie and Eric and their families. Carol Jean SIMS RADEMACHER and Frank Ernest RADEMACHER have both passed on... I still have some of the correspondence Frank & Carol did for Phillips & Kin -- a few years ago, Carol drove down with a trunk load to FCI and allowed me to review things. I am not sure they did give Frankfort Area the right to publish - perhaps she finally did, I hope so. She always talked about sending stuff to a repository library in Kentucky -- long story here... Carol & Frank did so much "deep" research, they really did a lot to clarify the PHILLIPS, WEBB, CLARK, etc. lines. -SRJ > -----Original Message----- > From: ilfrankl-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ilfrankl- > bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Pat Corona > Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 8:43 PM > To: ilfrankl@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [ILFRANKL] [ILHAMILT] RADEMARCHEER DEATH > > Carol & Frank Rademacher lived just a few miles north of me although they > were in Cook Co. & I live in DuPage Co. Thru the years we exchanged many > phone calls, correspondence, & shared our FCI research. They published the > "Phillips & Kin" newsletter in their home & mailed it out free of charge to > any one who wished to subscribe. They were so generous with their > research > & simply requested donations in any amount to cover the cost of printing & > mailing the newsletter. We were happy to send donations because the > newsletter was so full of information that was not available elsewhere. > That was in the days before computers so you can imagine the work done by > Carol & Frank. They are greatly missed & we will be forever grateful for > their contribution to genealogy. > > Pat Corona > > -----Original Message----- > From: Sheila Cadwalader > Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 11:35 AM > To: ilhamilt@rootsweb.com ; Franklin County List > Subject: Re: [ILFRANKL] [ILHAMILT] RADEMARCHEER DEATH > > We lost a genealogy treasure with the death of Carol (and Frank) > Rademacher. The Rademachers began the genealogy revival in Franklin and > Hamilton Counties by transcribing all the early census records (before > computers) and publishing "Phillips and Kin". > > It was because of their work and the availability of records that we > were able to amass the Webb genealogy through the Webb Workshops back > in > the 1990s.....that genealogy now includes most families in Franklin > County. (Sheldon and I decided back then that we might as well do the > "whole" county as everyone was so inter-related.) > > I believe that Carol and Frank donated their copyrights to the Frankfort > Area Genealogy Library. > > Thanks, Carol and Frank ! > ...

Sharlene Meyer 7:34 PM (2 minutes ago) to ILLHAMILT Hello Listers, I remember many years ago, maybe 2005, Joy Coonts Firrell posted a great deal of information on this and other lists. Joy was always ready to help anyone as they stepped back in time searching for their ancestors. At that time I thought her James L. Coonts was no relation to me. I now think I was in error and I would like to contact her again. Does anyone have any information about what might have happened to her? I sent an email to the address I found online and although it didn't bounce, I haven't received a reply. That leads me to believe I have an incorrect address or something has happened. If anyone could help me with information or a current email address, I would really appreciate it. Thank you all very much, Sharlene Coontz Meyer

We lost a genealogy treasure with the death of Carol (and Frank) Rademacher. The Rademachers began the genealogy revival in Franklin and Hamilton Counties by transcribing all the early census records (before computers) and publishing "Phillips and Kin". It was because of their work and the availability of records that we were able to amass the Webb genealogy through the Webb Workshops back in the 1990s.....that genealogy now includes most families in Franklin County. (Sheldon and I decided back then that we might as well do the "whole" county as everyone was so inter-related.) I believe that Carol and Frank donated their copyrights to the Frankfort Area Genealogy Library. Thanks, Carol and Frank ! > CAROL SIMS RADEMARCHER 84, DIED IN PARK RIDGE, ILLINOIS FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE IN COMPLETE AT LEFFLER-POULSON FUNERAL HOME > > > CAROL AND HER HUSBAND DID A LOT OF GENEALOGY FROM FRANKLIN AND HAMILTON COUNTIES WITH THIER BOOKS OF PHILLIPS AND KIN > > > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > List admin: ilhamilt-admin@rootsweb.com > Info/Archives: http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/IL/hamilton.html > USGenWeb site: http://hamilton.ilgw.org > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILHAMILT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

CAROL SIMS RADEMARCHER 84, DIED IN PARK RIDGE, ILLINOIS FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE IN COMPLETE AT LEFFLER-POULSON FUNERAL HOME CAROL AND HER HUSBAND DID A LOT OF GENEALOGY FROM FRANKLIN AND HAMILTON COUNTIES WITH THIER BOOKS OF PHILLIPS AND KIN

Lewis Emory Webb 90-year-old McLeansboro resident, Lewis Emory Webb died at 9:53 p.m. Monday, June 18 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. A U.S. Army veteran of WW II, he was a heavy equipment operator and had been employed by Becker Oilfield Supply of Norris City. Survivors include four daughters, Yolanda Davis of Wayne City, Regina Webb of Satsuma, FL, Aleta Stanart and Geisele Sanders of McLeansboro.; two sons, David Webb of McLeansboro, and Lewis Webb of Kansas City, MO; three brothers, Coy Ray Webb of McLeansboro, Paul Dean Webb of Blairsville and Robert D. Webb of Evansville, IN; 21 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Services for Lewis Emory Webb will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 22 at the Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro with burial in Digby Hill Cemetery at Dale, IL with military rites performed by the American Legion Post 106 and a Military Honors Team of Marion, IL Visitation will be from 6 – 8 Thursday, June 21 at the Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro.

The War of 1812 by DAR President General, Merry Ann T. Wright Today we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. On this day 200 years ago President James Madison and the United States Congress declared war on Great Britain. Battles raged throughout the continent for over 2 years before peace was negotiated. The primary causes of the war were the searching of American ships and the impressing of sailors to serve on British ships, as well as the failure of the British to withdraw from the western territories, British patronage of the Indians on the frontier and the British unwillingness to sign commercial agreements favorable to the United States. When you consider these causes it makes sense that this war is often referred to as the “second war of American independence.” In addition to ensuring our freedom from British power, This war gave us another cherished icon. During the Battle of Fort McHenry, the fort was bombarded by the British for 25 hours. The only light supply was from exploding shells, which illuminated the Flag that was still flying over the fort. This inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that provided the lyrics to “The Star-Spangled Banner.” I hope many of you plan to hold ceremonies to honor the memory of War of 1812 Patriots and educate the public about this war and all it means to us as a country. -

— Leonard E. Russell, 87, of Evansville, Ind., and formerly of Dahlgren, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, June 10, 2012, at Brauns Nursing Home in Evansville, Ind. He was born July 31, 1924, in White County, a son of Clarence E. and Ethel (Hasting) Russell. He maried Doris Fay Clark on March 5, 1955, and she preceded him in death on Nov. 13, 2005. Leonard retired after 40 years with Whirlpool Corp. In Evansville, Ind., where he served as shop steward. He served as secretary/treasurer of the Union Local 808. He was of the Baptist faith. Leonard was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. During WWII he served in the battles of New Guinea, Bismark Archipelago, Southern Phillipines, Island of Luzon and the Japan Offensive and received six Bronze Battle Stars. During the Korean War he received four Bronze Battle Stars. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Gholson Funeral Home in Dahlgren wih the Rev. Kenneth Holland officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Richardson Cemetery near Dahlgren with military rites accorded by McLeansboro American Legion Post 106. Mr. Russell is survived by two sons, Barry Russell and wife Jane of Evansville, Ind., and Alan E. Russell and wife Lisa R. of Evansville, Ind.; five grandchildren, Lee Russell, Kimberly Dewig and husband Gary Jr., Travis Russell and wife Danielle, Lauren Russell and Janie Fay Russell; a great-grandchild, Austin Dewig; a brother, Raymond Russell of Evansville, Ind.; and a sister, Virginia Bullock of Fairfield. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a son, Leonard R. Russell; a granddaughter, Krista Russell; and four brothers and three sisters. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to the donor’s choice and will be accepted at Gholson Funeral Home.—

Walter Woodrow (Woody) Digby 72-year-old McLeansboro resident, Walter Woodrow (Woody) Digby, died at 6:05 p.m. Thursday, June 7 at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. Surviving are a brother, Carl of McLeansboro; one sister, Joanne Ferrell of McLeansboro; and several nieces and nephews. Per Mr. Digby's request, the body will be cremated and a formal service will be held at a later date under the direction of the Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro.

Leonard E. Russell 87-year-old Evansville, IN resident, formerly of Dahlgren, Leonard E. Russell, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, June 10 at Brauns Nursing Home in Evansville, IN. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Gholson Funeral Home in Dahlgren

— Mr. Woodrow “Woody” Digby, 72, a resident of McLeansboro, passed away at 6:05 p.m. Thursday, June 7, 2012, at the Wabash Christian Retirement Center at Carmi.