Philip Andrew Burke, 40, of Carbondale, died on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, at the Indiana University Health Hospital in Indianapolis. Philip had Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC).Philip was born on April 30, 1973, in Mt. Vernon, to Sandra (Young) and Thomas Burke.He graduated from Mt. Vernon Township High School in 1991, and married Jennifer Sheets on July 4, 1994, in Cobden. Philip went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts, Psychology in 1995, Master of Music, Opera and Music Theater in 1998, Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology in 2002, and a Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology in 2005.Philip was a licensed psychologist and operated Burke Behavioral Health before taking a faculty position at Southern Illinois University Carbondale where he had the opportunity to teach, practice psychology and conduct research. Philip was also co-choir director with his wife at the First Presbyterian Church of Cobden, had for many years been involved with the Christian Education Committee for the youth in the church and was involved in the addition of a new fellowship hall for the church.In addition, Philip was named Volunteer of the Year for 2013 for PSC Partners Seeking a Cure and was very involved in managing the Facebook site. He also created and established the non-profit organization titled More Than Illness.He is survived by his wife, Jennifer; two sons, Leslie and Andrew; daughter, Rachel; mother, Sandra of Mt. Vernon; stepmother, Elaine of Imperial, Mo.; brother, Jeremy (Andrea) of Milton Mills, N.H., and their children, Eliana, Makenna, Zane and Galen; brother, Eric (Jennifer) of O’Fallon, Mo., and their children, Aidan and Tanner; Eric’s daughter, Brittany Jackson of Mt. Vernon and her children, Izak and Lailah; brother, Christopher (Candice) of O’Fallon, Mo.; father-in-law, Leslie Sheets (Millie Jackson) of Bowling Green, Mo.; sister-in-law, Cynthia Sheets (Mark Eaton) of San Jose, Calif.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.Philip was preceded in death by his father, Tom Burke and mother-in-law, Joyce Sheets.A memorial service for Philip Andrew Burke will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian Church in Cobden with the Rev. Rob Dyer officiating.Friends may call at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden on from 4 until 8 p.m. Thursday.In lieu of flowers, Philip requested that donations be given to the following organizations; PSC Partners Seeking a Cure 5237 So. Kenton Way Englewood, CO 80111 http://www.pscpartners.org/donate 303-771-5227; First Presbyterian Church 103 N. Jefferson Cobden, IL 62920 893-4424; or SIUC Department of Psychology http://psychology.siuc.edu/alumni/support.html 536-2301.Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden is in charge of arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mthmoses Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/491.502/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HI- I'm REALLY late to this discussion but I've recently been putting together my family tree and have some information on this line. My family goes through John Andrew Sanders (b. 1859) so I have info after that in case you're interested. I would love to know where you got the information on Elizabeth Cook and those before because I ran into a dead end. thanks 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.

Delores June Blagg, 83, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 12:01 A.M. on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Delores was born on Wednesday, February 19, 1930 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the daughter of the late Carl and Cora (Brown) Warner.  She married Joe Leroy Blagg on March 26, 1948 in Morganfield, Kentucky.  He preceded her in death on October 12, 2003.  Surviving family members include son: Steven Blagg of Las Vegas, Nevada; 3 grandchildren: Luke Crawford, Stephanie Blagg and John Blagg; 1 great grandson; sister: Dorothy Sinks and husband Jim of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; several nieces and nephews also survive. Her parents, husband, and daughter: Nancy Crawford preceded her in death.    Delores was a homemaker and cleaned homes for many people and she was a member of Summersville Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.  GRAVESIDE SERVICES: will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at East Salem Cemetery in Jefferson County, Illinois. Reverend Les Sinks will officiate. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, September 27, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. INTERMENT: East Salem Cemetery in Jefferson County, Illinois.

Steven Keith Pauley, 63, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 8:24 P.M. on Monday, September 23, 2013 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Steven was born on Monday, July 10, 1950 in Boone County, Indiana the son of Richard Keith and Betty (Armstrong) Pauley.  He married Monna Baughman at 11:05 A.M. on June 22, 1974 in Washington, Indiana.  Surviving family members include his mother: Betty Pauley of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; wife: Monna Pauley of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 3 sisters: Linda Conroy and husband Kevin of San Diego, California, Annette Connaughton and husband Steve of Chandler, Indiana and Bonnie Payne and husband Julian of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; mother-in-law: Betty Baughman of Shelburne, Indiana; 2 sisters-in-law: Janice Moore and husband Joe of Salem, Indiana and Janet Kearschner and husband Ronald of Salem, Indiana; 2 brothers-in-law: Gary Baughman of Shelburne, Indiana and Roy Baughman of Sullivan, Indiana; several nieces and nephews also survive. His father and father-in-law: Howard Roy Baughman preceded him in death.    Steven was employed by the Mt. Vernon Appellate Courthouse was a maintenance worker. He was a member of the Mt. Vernon Kiwanis Club for over 25 years where he served for some time as the Distinguished Lieutenant Governor. He was a member of Central Christian Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.   FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Christian Fellowship Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. VISITATION: will be held from 5:00 to service time at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Christian Fellowship Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. GRAVESIDE SERVICES: will be held at 1:00 P.M. EST on Friday, September 27, 2013 at Crown Hill Cemetery in Salem, Indiana. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Mt. Vernon Kiwanis Club and will be accepted at the funeral home, church or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois, 62864.

Harry E. Coberly, 76, of Farina, Illinois and formerly of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 7:03 P.M. on Monday, September 23, 2013 at Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia, Illinois. Harry was born on Wednesday, January 20, 1937 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the son of the late Harry Edward and Anna Belle (Uselton) Coberly.  Harry was first married to Beverly York.  He later married Meg Hoxworth on September 10, 1988 in Centralia, Illinois. Surviving family members include his wife: Meg Coberly of Farina, Illinois; 5 daughters: Theresa Ile and husband David of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Beth Bocherding and husband Rockie of Iuka, Illinois, Susie Chrostoski and husband Steve of Herrin, Illinois, Dee Sledge and husband Jeff of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Heather Hoxworth-Coberly and special friend Heath Sill of Kinmundy, Illinois; 10 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sister: Betty Burwell of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; several nieces and nephews also survive. His parents, six brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.    Harry served our country in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy. He worked for Crossroads Hospital, Doctor's Park, Fayette County Hospital, and Clay County Hospital as a Lab Technician. He is a member of Kinmundy Christian Church and the Farina American Legion Post #0411.  FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Kinmundy Christian Church in Kinmundy, Illinois. Mr. Josh Conley will officiate. EVENING VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. MORNING VISITATION: will be held from 11:00 A.M. to service time at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Kinmundy Christian Church in Kinmundy, Illinois. INTERMENT: Farina Cemetery in Farina, Illinois. Members of the Farina American Legion Post #0411 will conduct Full Military Honors at the cemetery. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Fayette County Hospital Friends and Family and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Robert Wesley “Bob” Ratliff, 72, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away on September 13, 2013 in Ocala, Florida. Bob was born on July 2, 1941 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the son of the late William Henry and Eloise Elona (Hofer) Ratliff.  Surviving family members include his daughter: Christy Baxter of Nampa, Idaho; ex-wife: Diana Hunter of Nampa, Idaho; 2 brothers: Jim Ratliff and wife Wanda of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and William Ratliff; 2 grandchildren also survive. His parents preceded him in death.    Bob served our country in the United States Marine Corps in 1959 and 1960. He worked as a self employed salesman. He loved to travel and managed to visit the entire United States through his travels. He enjoyed meeting and talking to people and was a very gifted story teller.   In honor of Bob's wishes he was cremated and no public services were held. 

Marian Opal Schumm, age 88, of Lawrenceville and former of Wayne City, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Lawrenceville at the United Methodist Village. There will be a private graveside service held for Marian Schumm at the East Hickory Hill Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery

Mary Evelyn Gianakos-Meyer passed away at 3:20 p.m. on Sept. 21, 2013.Mary was born on Jan. 13, 1930, in rural Mt. Vernon, to Steven Mikolajczyk Schultz and Josephine Geiger Schultz.Mary married George A. Gianakos in Chicago on Jan. 29, 1950, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 28, 1990. Mary married George J. Meyer on Oct. 12, 2003, in Mt. Vernon, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 2, 2010.Mary worked for Kemper Insurance Companies in Chicago for 27 years. She worked for Nations Bank in New Port Richey, Fla., for 9 years. She was a waitress, receptionist and bookkeeper among other jobs.She was treasurer and activities chairman for Kemper Insurance Women’s Club in Chicago. She was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Daughters of Penelope in New Port Richey, Fla. She was a member of the American Legion and a past member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary in Mt. Vernon. She served as president, second vice president, secretary, treasurer and various chairman of G.F.W.C. Mt. Vernon Women Club. She was also president of the St. Mary Good Samaritan Auxiliary where she volunteered for 13 years.She is survived by one sister, Florine “Peg” Stone of Benicia, Calif.; three stepdaughters, Faye Schultz and husband, David of Mt. Vernon, Lois Meyer of Mt. Vernon and Jane Heins and husband Phillip of Bluford; three stepgranddaughters, Renee Thomason and husband Dameon of Mt. Vernon, Katie Arnett and husband Cory and Emily Oglesby and husband Chris of Bluford; one stepgrandson, Seth Schultz and wife Amber of Mt. Vernon; four great-granddaughters, Hailey and Maia Schultz, Brynlee Thomason and Ayda Arnett; one great-grandson, Jagger Thomason; and the following nieces and nephews, David Schultz, Sandra Graddy, Barbara Buckingham, Sharon Kerst, Estell Smith, Randy and Diane Coutre.She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; three brothers, Godfrey (Mickey) Schultz, Leo (Jack) Schultz and Victor Schultz; and seven sisters, Pauline Robinson, Martha Brookman, Clara Green, Sue Eash, Leona Schultz, Eleanor Brookman and Marjorie Coutre.Visitation will be from noon to the funeral hour at 2 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church, in Mt. Vernon. Burial will be at Donoho Prairie Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church or the Donoho Prairie Church Cemetery Fund, and will be accepted at the service or by mail at Osborn Funeral Home, P.O. Box 130, Dix, IL 62830. -

Juanita Story, 91, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 11:52 P.M. on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Juanita was born on Saturday, November 26, 1921 in Mt. Vernon, Indiana the daughter of the late Ernest and Alberta (Anderson) Hall.  She married William H. Story on January 12, 1978 and he preceded her in death on July 7, 1987. Surviving family members include her special Cardinals friend: O.E. Stimson of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; son: Paul Cross and wife Beverly of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 3 daughters: Velma Gunn and husband Charles of Maumelle, Arkansas, Linda Goza Grothoff and husband Clarence of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Marcia Vowell and husband Tom of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; brother: Arthur Hall and wife Brenda of Mt. Vernon, Indiana; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. Her parents, husband, two brothers: William “Bill” Hall and George “Bob” Hall and one sister: Imogene Allyn preceded her in death.    Juanita was a clerk at Lynn Ann Shop, she loved to dance, was a great pie baker and was a member of Logan Street Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.  GRAVESIDE SERVICES: will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. Brian Fuller will officiate. There will be no visitation held. INTERMENT: Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Logan Street Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

I've got the answer to my question about her husband's family. Jabe J. Anderson (1925-1980) is son of James Veryl Anderson (1901-1977) and Rosa May Peyton (1904-1996) - all buried at Memorial Gardens, JCI James Veryl Anderson is a son of Jabez Jarvis Anderson and Doretta Florence Maulding (sister of my great grandmother). Sandy On 9/23/2013 11:24 AM, [email protected] wrote: > Donna Jean Anderson, 85, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 6:35 P.M. on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Centralia Manor in Centralia, Illinois. > Donna Jean was born on Sunday, September 24, 1927 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the daughter of the late Walter and Goldie (Endicott) Ingram. She married Jabe J. Anderson on July 8, 1945 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and he preceded her in death on December 17, 1980. > Surviving family members include her 2 sons: Dan Jay Anderson of Springfield, Illinois and Eric Anderson of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; daughter: Peggy Lynn Troost and husband John of Akron, Ohio; grandson: Derek Jay Anderson of Springfield, Illinois; brother: Lyle Endicott and wife Ann of Woodlawn, Illinois; 2 sisters: June Phillips of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Marilyn Bush of Lincoln, Illinois; several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. > > > > Mrs. Anderson was a loved and loving mother and homemaker. Having strived many bouts of illness and the sudden loss of her husband, she was devoted to comforting others in similar circumstances. Being a lifelong member of the Central Christian Church with her husband, Donna was content and confident of God's grace, blessings and plan for our lives. > > > > FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mr. J. Howard Kraps and Mr. Randy Sells will officiate. There will be no public visitation held. INTERMENT: Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Central Christian Church and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864. > Visit the Jefferson County web site at: > www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iljeffer/ > ------------------------------- > 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

Freddy DeJesus, 72, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 12:05 A.M. on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Freddy was born on Tuesday, November 12, 1940 in Puerto Rico the son of the late Juan and Rosario (Pagan) DeJesus.  He married Esther Bateman on December 10, 1987 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Surviving family members include his wife: Esther DeJesus of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; daughter: Patricia Fields of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; son: William Fields of Dix, Illinois; 4 grandchildren: William Fields, Jr., Amy Meeks, Cornia Dawn and Richard William Taylor; 4 great grandchildren: Marc Meeks, Natalie Warren, Liam Avery Fields and Irie Fields; brother: Carlos DeJesus of Florida; 3 sisters: Mary Mazo of Palm Springs, Florida, Judy DeJesus and Meta DeJesus both of New York; several nieces and nephews also survive. His parents and one daughter: Regina Fields preceded him in death.   Freddy was a Vietnam War Veteran, was a welder, was a janitor at the Mt. Vernon Christian School in Mt. Vernon and was a school bus monitor.   FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Reverend Tim Reynolds and Reverend Ron Reynolds will officiate. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, September 23, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. INTERMENT: South Hickory Hill Cemetery in Jefferson County, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to The DeJesus Family and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Donna Jean Anderson, 85, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 6:35 P.M. on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Centralia Manor in Centralia, Illinois.  Donna Jean was born on Sunday, September 24, 1927 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the daughter of the late Walter and Goldie (Endicott) Ingram.  She married Jabe J. Anderson on July 8, 1945 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and he preceded her in death on December 17, 1980. Surviving family members include her 2 sons: Dan Jay Anderson of Springfield, Illinois and Eric Anderson of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; daughter: Peggy Lynn Troost and husband John of Akron, Ohio; grandson: Derek Jay Anderson of Springfield, Illinois; brother: Lyle Endicott and wife Ann of Woodlawn, Illinois; 2 sisters: June Phillips of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Marilyn Bush of Lincoln, Illinois; several nieces and nephews also survive.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.       Mrs. Anderson was a loved and loving mother and homemaker. Having strived many bouts of illness and the sudden loss of her husband, she was devoted to comforting others in similar circumstances. Being a lifelong member of the Central Christian Church with her husband, Donna was content and confident of God's grace, blessings and plan for our lives.     FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mr. J. Howard Kraps and Mr. Randy Sells will officiate. There will be no public visitation held. INTERMENT: Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Central Christian Church and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: zandz Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/1148.43.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jefferson County IL Death Register 1877-1902 Levi ELLIOT, m., w., age 17 years, farmer, died 21 Dec 1878 in Rome Twp. IL of pneumonia, single, American, born IL. Resident 17 years; buried Jordan's Chapel 22 Dec 1878. The friends, undertaker. W. E. Bradford, MD, Dix, IL. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: zandz Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/1148.43.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JCI Marriages 1878-1899 Edmund ELLIOTT, 1858 f. Eli ELLIOTT, 1830 m. Ann E. MELVIN, 1833 married 10 October 1879 to Celia C. TRUMAN, 1862 f. Morgan B. TRUMAN m. Harriet COOPER, 1837 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: thomas1591 Surnames: Elliott Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/1148.43/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm looking for any information on the Elliott family that lived in Jefferson Co. I have found the following living there per the census records: Joab 1850, Levi 1860-80, Eli 1870-80. I think they are brothers and also lived in Madison and St. Clair counties. If there is any mention of them I would appreciate it. I am trying to connect them to William Elliott, I think he may have been another brother. Thank you! 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.

Billie Jo McManus, age 37, of Pinckneyville passed away 3:10 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2013 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon Billie was born September 1, 1976 in Sparta, IL a daughter of Lawrence Wade Turner Sr. and Bertha Joyce (Gaston). Billie worked as a CNA for various nursing homes. She had attended the Rosedale Baptist Church in Pinckneyville. She is survived by her three children, Madison McManus, Quintin McManus both of Ellis Grove, IL and Nevaeh McManus of Nashville; fiancé, Dean Manka of Nashville; two brothers, J.R. Turner and wife Heather of West Frankfort and Frank Turner of Thompsonville; special aunt, Karen and husband Skip Bird of Pinckneyville; she is also survived by several half brothers, half sisters, nieces, nephews and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence Wade Turner Sr. and Bertha Joyce (Gaston) Vickery; sister Donita Turner; maternal grandmother, Dona Gaston and also aunt JoAnnis "JoJo" Keene. A Celebration of life Service will be help 3 p.m. Sunday, September 29, 2013 at the Rosedale Baptist Church 314 South Beaucoup in Pinckneyville, IL with Rev Charles A. Smith officiating. For those who wish in Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the McManus Family and will be accepted at the service.

Thanks to everyone who responded to my request for further information on Lena Windland. Here's her full obit: Mt. Vernon Register-News /September 20, 2013/ Lena Windland *The Register-News* ---- — The Rev. Lena M. Windland, 89, died 7:25 p.m. Sept. 18, 2013, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She was born May 30, 1924, in Keenes, the daughter of Tilford and Lizzie (Holthouse) McKinney. She married the Rev. Luther Otto Windland on Sept. 4, 1945. She was a minister, CNA and worked at the dress factory. She is survived by daughters, Edna (Jim) Todd of Fairfield, Anna Beasley of Cisne and Carolyn (Jack) Luetge of Frisco, Texas; sons, Harry (Christine) Windland of Bluford and Bill (Annette) Windland of Cape Coral, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brother, Bob McKinney of Bluford; and brother-in-law, Nelson (Doris) Windland of Fairfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Luther Otto Windland; her parents; and several brothers and sisters. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Archie Sanders Memorial Chapel in Wayne City. Interment will be at Thomason Cemetery in Wayne City. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Johnson and Vaughn Funeral Home and from 1 p.m. until the time of service Sunday at the chapel in Wayne City. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Archie Sanders Memorial Chapel. Arrangements were conducted by the Johnson and Vaughn Funeral Home.

Anyone know who her Windland husband was? Just a wild guess he might be Luther O. Windland but just guessing because of age and location. I believe she was daughter of Rufus Tilford McKinney and Lizzie Holthouse from looking at census and marriage records. Rufus Tilford McKinney b 12 Sep 1880 married Lizzie Holthouse 8 Dec 1901 WCI (lived in Four Mile Twp, WCI in 1910, 1920, 1930 & 1940 census) Children included: Sylva b abt 1903 Arthur H. b 17 Dec 1905 d 30 Jun 1999 (buried at Salem (Mateer-Davis) Cemetery Edna K. b abt 1908 Albert b 25 Aug 1910 d 25 Aug 1987 (buried at Salem (Mateer-Davis) Cemetery Beula b abt 1913 Opal b abt 1915 Ester/Hester b 1919 Lena M. b abt 1924 (obit) Robert b abt 1927 Sandy On 9/20/2013 12:52 AM, [email protected] wrote: > Rev. Lena M. Windland > 89-year-old Fairfield resident, Rev. Lena M. Windland died at 7:25 Wednesday evening, Sept. 18 at Way-Fair Nursing Home in Fairfield. She had been a minister, CNA, and worked at the dress factory. > Surviving are three daughters, Edna and husband Jim Todd of Fairfield, Anna Beasley of Cisne and Carolyn Luetge of Frisco, TX; two sons, Harry of Bluford, IL and Bill of Cape Coral, FL; 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Bob McKinney of Bluford, IL; and a brother-in-law, Nelson and wife Doris Windland of Fairfield. > Funeral services for Rev. Lena M. Windland will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 22 at the Archie L. Sanders Memorial Chapel in Wayne City. Burial will be in Thomason Cemetery at Wayne City. > Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, September 22 at Johnson % Vaughn Funeral Home in Fairfield and from 1 p.m. til service at the Archie L. Sanders Memorial Chapel in Wayne City. > Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home in Fairfield is in charge of the arrangements. > Memorials may be made to the Archie Sanders Memorial Chapel. > Visit the Jefferson County web site at: > www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iljeffer/ > ------------------------------- > 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

Rev. Lena M. Windland 89-year-old Fairfield resident, Rev. Lena M. Windland died at 7:25 Wednesday evening, Sept. 18 at Way-Fair Nursing Home in Fairfield.  She had been a minister, CNA, and worked at the dress factory. Surviving are three daughters, Edna and husband Jim Todd of Fairfield, Anna Beasley of Cisne and Carolyn Luetge of Frisco, TX; two sons, Harry of Bluford, IL and Bill of Cape Coral, FL; 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Bob McKinney of Bluford, IL; and a brother-in-law, Nelson and wife Doris Windland of Fairfield. Funeral services for Rev. Lena M. Windland will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 22 at the Archie L. Sanders Memorial Chapel in Wayne City.  Burial will be in Thomason Cemetery at Wayne City. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, September 22 at Johnson % Vaughn Funeral Home in Fairfield and from 1 p.m. til service at the Archie L. Sanders Memorial Chapel in Wayne City. Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home in Fairfield is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Archie Sanders Memorial Chapel.

Here I am! Good morning On Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 10:19 AM, [email protected] < [email protected]> wrote: > Where is every one this morning. Time to get up and get to researching. > Little rainy out, so good day to stay in and work on genealogy... > Visit the Jefferson County web site at: > www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iljeffer/ > ------------------------------- > 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 >