Paul L. Goffinett passed away at his home in Texas on Monday, July 22, 2013, after a long illness.Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Rose Goffinett.Before his retirement in 2000, he had been employed with Bell Helicopter for 34 years and five months. Paul was in the United States Air Force for 10 years. He trained and worked with security dogs.He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Wanda Parvin Goffinett; daughters, Pamela Goffinett Bailey and husband Clint of Springtown, Texas; Paul Goffinett Scroggins and husband David of Mingus, Texas; four grandchildren, Ashley Arvidson of Springtown, Texas, Davide Arvidson of Louisiana, Brittany Scoggins of Mineral Wells, Texas, Alex Arvidson of Springtown, Texas and Kinley Kirkland of Mineral Wells, Texas; four sisters, Mary Bain, Pat Panerese, Zella Fitts and husband Don of Mt. Vernon and Evelyn Runnels of Linton, Ind. - See more at: http://register-news.com/obituaries/x1912999852/Paul-Goffinett#sthash.wNhcvYrP.dpuf

Edward Paul “Ed” Kownacki, 92, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 2:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Ed was born on Sunday, April 3, 1921 in Tamaroa, Illinois the son of the late Felix Frank and Josephine (Wisniewski) Kownacki.  He married Thelma Stella Chapman on March 15, 1940 in St. Charles, Missouri.  She preceded him in death on June 12, 2007. Surviving family members include his daughter: Marcia J. Spiller of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; son: Myron Kownacki and wife Linda of Mapaville, Missouri; 3 grandchildren: Glenn Spiller and wife Jacquie of Kansas City, Missouri, Joey Spiller and wife Eve of DeLand, Florida and Amy Kownacki of Arnold, Missouri; 3 great grandchildren: Tiffany Spiller of Orlando, Florida, Tammy Sammons and husband Chris of DeLand, Florida and Glenn Edward “Eddie” Spiller II of Nashville, Tennessee; 2 brothers: Raymond Kownacki and Robert Frank Kownacki and wife Stephanie of O’Fallon, Missouri; 4 sisters: Carlene Lotarski of Indiana, Bernice Marszalek of Crest Hill, Illinois, Dorothy Dorey of Saint Ann, Missouri and Helen Mikowski; several nieces and nephews also survive. His parents, wife, son-in-law: Lebern Wade Spiller, and one sister: Anna Marie Annen preceded him in death.    Ed served our country in the United States Army during World War II from 1945 t 1946. While in the military he was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. He earned a Graduate Degree in Biology and Administration at SIU, a Graduate Degree in Chemistry and Science at New Mexico University, and a Graduate Degrees in Education at the Media Institute in Boulder, Colorado. He worked as a chemistry teacher for Woodlawn High School, Waltonville High School, Mt. Vernon Township High School and Rend Lake College. He was recognized as an Outstanding Educator of America for the 1974-1975 school year. Ed was a member of Jefferson County School Federal Credit Union and served as past president and board member. He also held membership at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1376 of Mt. Vernon, American Legion Post #141 of Mt. Vernon, Moose Lodge Post #755 of Mt. Vernon as a past Governor and Administrator, Elks Lodge of West Frankfort, the NEA and IEA, and the American Chemical Society.  GRAVESIDE SERVICES: will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Tamaora City Cemetery in Tamaroa, Illinois. Reverend Bob Dietz will officiate. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, July 26, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. INTERMENT: Tamaora City Cemetery in Tamaroa, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Moose Lodge of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home, cemetery or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Wilma J. Roberts, age 84 of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 12:59 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2013 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Wilma was born in Cravat, IL on March 15, 1929 the daughter of Henry and Gertrude (Wallis) Hoeinghaus. She married Raymond Roberts on June 1, 1946 in New Minden, IL and He preceded her in death on May 8, 1969. Mrs. Roberts was a member of Fouts Christian Church. Wilma worked as a Bookkeeper for Mt. Vernon Elevator, Maco Elevator and Irvington Elevator until retirement after 30 years of service. She loved to cook. She helped cook at the soup Kitchen for several years at Central Christian Church. She didn't like to see any food wasted and didn't want anyone to go hungry. She was a big fan of old western movies and cowboy shows. Some of her best times in retirement was traveling out west to many of the National Parks and the Rocky Mountains with her son Larry. She will forever be missed by friends and family and all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her three sons, Ronald G. Roberts and wife Becky of Odin, Larry W. Roberts of Mt. Vernon and Kenneth R. Roberts and wife Jan of Mt. Vernon; one nephew, Danny Hoeinghaus and wife Janette of Kinmundy; two nieces, Mary Helen Niehaus and her late husband Orville of Centralia and Sandy Isenberg of Pekin; nine grandchildren, Richard Roberts of Waverly, TN, Melanie Phelps of Centralia, Lori Roberts of Hazelwood, MO, Brian Roberts and wife Stacie of Odin, Tiffany Roberts and special friend Damon DeBoer of Odin, Sarah McLain and special friend Christian Chekroun of Charleston, SC, Amanda Roberts of Edwardsville, Alana May of St. Louis, and Kayla May of Mt. Vernon; thirteen great-grandchildren; and also ten great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant daughter, two brothers, Harry Hoeinghaus and Gilbert Hoeinghaus; and three sisters, Eunice Berkey, Goldie Sligar and Virginia Kelley. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2013 at Fouts Christian Church in (1629 E Dix Irvington Rd Centralia, IL) with Pastor Randy Sells, Pastor Howard Kraps and Pastor Jerry Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Centralia. Friends may call at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon from 5 pm until 8 pm on Thursday. For those wishing, memorials may be made to Fouts Christian Church and will be accepted at the Funeral Home. For more information call Newell Funeral Home at 618-246-0100

Juanita F. Burkett, 77, of Bluford, Illinois passed away at 5:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Nature Trail Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Juanita was born on Saturday, July 27, 1935 in Pocahontas, Arkansas the daughter of the late Lawrence Wilburn and Lucille Bell (Eaton) Ball.  She married William Burkett on April 16, 1962 in Lincoln, Illinois. Surviving family members include her husband: William Burkett of Bluford, Illinois; 3 sons: Ed Burkett of Alabama, James Burkett of Albion, Illinois and William Burkett and wife Jane of North Carolina; daughter: Juanita Bigley and husband Wayne of Bluford, Illinois; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; 2 sisters: Anna Beth Walker and husband Bill of Tennessee and D.J. Cox and husband Fred of Ohio; brother: Harold Ball and wife Maryann of Texas; several nieces and nephews also survive. Her parents, one son: Lawrence Burkett and one grandson: E.J. preceded her in death.   Juanita worked as a factory worker and a homemaker. She immensely enjoyed reading and was of the Baptist faith.   VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, July 26, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. In honor of Juanita's wishes she will be cremated following visitation services. 

Does anyone know more about his mother's line? I have Clarissa E. Hampton born about 1897, d/o Benjamin Franklin Hampton and Dora B. Gray. Is this is his mother? Sandy (Whalen) Bauer On 7/23/2013 4:38 AM, [email protected] wrote: > James A. Tucker, 89, of Mt. Vernon, died at 1 a.m. July 21, 2013, at Crossroads Community Hospital.He was born Jan. 28, 1924, in Belle Rive, the son of James Allen and Clarissa (Hampton) Tucker. On Feb. 25, 1947, he married Audrey Jean Kennedy, whom he lovingly referred to her as his bride for over 66 years. She survives.He is survived by four daughters, Pat Warnberg of Mt. Vernon, Linda May of Pflugersville, Texas, Marilyn (Bernie) Kroll of Lafayette, Ind., and Carolyn (David) Trotter of Belle Rive; a sister, Daphne Auxier of Belle Rive; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Eudel and Donald Tucker; and two sisters, Vera Richardson and Jessie Reynolds.Mr. Tucker owned and operated an independent insurance agency from 1953 to 1970 and then merged with partners into the Page Insurance Agency.He served in the U.S. Army in World War II and in the Korean War as a cryptographer. He worked as a > telegraph operator for the Illinois Central Rairoad for 30 years and as a substitute mail carrier. He served as chaplain of the former Dahlgren American Legion. He was also a member of American Legion Post 141. He was a former past president of the Jefferson County Chamnber of Commerce, and was very active in helping secure voters in establishing Rend Lake College.Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Gholson Funeral Home in Dahlgren with the Rev. Ron Reynolds and the Rev. Kenneth Holland officiating.Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.Graveside military rites will be provided by American Legion Post 141.Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. - See more at: http://register-news.com/obituaries/x1912999286/James-Tucker#sthash.7ZOgVKO6.dpuf > 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

Margery A. Harris, 68, of Fairbury, formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 8:50 a.m., July 22, 2013, at her residence.Margery has chosen to donate her body to science.Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is in charge of arrangements.Margery was born May 18, 1945, in Fairbury, the daughter of Joseph and Rowena Waters Paternoster.Her father preceded her in death.She married Clinton Dale Harris on Aug. 8, 1963, in Colorado Springs, Colo. He died on March 23, 2013.She is survived by her mother, Rowena Paternoster; daughter, Catherine (Mike) Coppinger both of Fairbury; granddaughters, Haley Coppinger of Peoria and Macey Coppinger of Fairbury; brother, Phillip (Sharen) Paternoster of Fairbury; and sister, Barbara (Norman) Kawa of Peoria.Condolences and tributes may be made to the family at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com. - See more at: http://register-news.com/obituaries/x1912999290/Margery-Harris#sthash.9IaNXFsB.dpuf

James A. Tucker, 89, of Mt. Vernon, died at 1 a.m. July 21, 2013, at Crossroads Community Hospital.He was born Jan. 28, 1924, in Belle Rive, the son of James Allen and Clarissa (Hampton) Tucker. On Feb. 25, 1947, he married Audrey Jean Kennedy, whom he lovingly referred to her as his bride for over 66 years. She survives.He is survived by four daughters, Pat Warnberg of Mt. Vernon, Linda May of Pflugersville, Texas, Marilyn (Bernie) Kroll of Lafayette, Ind., and Carolyn (David) Trotter of Belle Rive; a sister, Daphne Auxier of Belle Rive; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Eudel and Donald Tucker; and two sisters, Vera Richardson and Jessie Reynolds.Mr. Tucker owned and operated an independent insurance agency from 1953 to 1970 and then merged with partners into the Page Insurance Agency.He served in the U.S. Army in World War II and in the Korean War as a cryptographer. He worked as a telegraph operator for the Illinois Central Rairoad for 30 years and as a substitute mail carrier. He served as chaplain of the former Dahlgren American Legion. He was also a member of American Legion Post 141. He was a former past president of the Jefferson County Chamnber of Commerce, and was very active in helping secure voters in establishing Rend Lake College.Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Gholson Funeral Home in Dahlgren with the Rev. Ron Reynolds and the Rev. Kenneth Holland officiating.Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.Graveside military rites will be provided by American Legion Post 141.Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. - See more at: http://register-news.com/obituaries/x1912999286/James-Tucker#sthash.7ZOgVKO6.dpuf

MOUNT VERNON - James A. Tucker, 89, died at 1 a.m. Sunday, July 21, 2013, in Crossroads Hospital in Mount Vernon. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Gholson Funeral Home in Dahlgren with the Revs. Ron Reynolds and Kenneth Holland officiating. Burial with military rites will be in IOOF Cemetery in Dahlgren. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association . Published in The Southern Illinoisan on July 23, 2013

James A. Tucker 89-year-old Mt. Vernon resident, James A. Tucker died at 1 a.m. Sunday, July 21 at Crossroads Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Services for James A. Tucker are pending at the Gholson Funeral Home in Dahlgren

Wilma J. Roberts, age 84 of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 12:59 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2013 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Funeral arrangements are pending at Newell Funeral Home in Mount Vernon where you may call 618-246-0100 for further information

Wilbert Herbert Wood, 84, of Wayne City, died 11:55 a.m. July 20, 2013, at his home. He was born in Wayne City, the son of Fred and Elsie (Sharp) Wood. He married Patricia Wood; she survives. He is also survived by Sheila (Tom) Simpson of Mt. Vernon, Tina and Randy Hiatt of Mt. Vernon and Vicki and Bill Clark of Bluford; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother; three sisters; and a grandson, Chad Clark. He was business owner, dirt track race car driver and charter member of the Wayne City Fire Department. As per his wishes, he was cremated and no services will be held -

Norma Jean Lemons, 72, of Ina, passed away at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2013, at her home. She was born in Salem, on Oct. 31, 1940, the daughter of Cecil L. and Vera L. (Floyd) Brown. She was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She married Harold H. Lemons on June 25, 1961, in Waltonville; he survives. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sisters and brother, Patricia Sheridan and husband Junior of Ava, Mary L. Myers of Mt. Vernon, Cecil T. Brown of Fairbury, Frances R. Austin of Mt. Vernon, Dennis Brown and wife Mary L. of Ashley; several nieces and nephews; and a father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Marge Lemons of Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Lemons was preceded in death by her parents and two infant children. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at Johnston Funeral Home in Ina. Burial will be in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Woodlawn. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Johnston Funeral Home in Ina. - See more at: http://register-news.com/obituaries/x541279291/Norma-Jean-Lemons#sthash.QGFXGkxZ.dpuf

Vera Joyce Smith, 84, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Vera was born on Sunday, September 2, 1928 in Walnut Hill, Illinois the daughter of the late Norman and Cora I. (Street) Copple.  She married Roger O. Smith at Little Grove Church in Walnut Hill, Illinois on August 20, 1948 and he preceded her in death on February 9, 1997. Surviving family members include her 2 sons: Stuart N. Smith and wife Sandra of Salem, Illinois and Steven R. Smith and wife Phyllis of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; daughter: Susan J. Rubenacker of Paducah, Kentucky; 5 grandchildren: Shane Smith and wife Ashley of Colonial Heights, Tennessee, Sarah Watts and husband Traven of Ina, Illinois, Kandace Runyon and husband Joshua of Salem, Illinois and Danielle Smith and Shawn Smith both of Salem, Illinois; great granddaughter: Emily Runyon of Salem, Illinois; several nieces and nephews also survive. Her parents, husband, two brothers: Kenneth and Raymond Copple, two sisters: Lucille Copple and Louise Cameron and one son-in-law: Dennis P. Rubenacker preceded her in death.    Vera taught school in the one room schoolhouse named "College School" in Walnut Hill at the age of 19 and later worked as secretary of Mt. Vernon City Schools District 80 for several years until retirement. She was past president of Junior Women's Club, was a member of Home Extension, Senior Circle, Lois Morse Missionary Guild, participated in the Healthy Women's group at Crossroads Community Hospital and was a nursery and Sunday School worker, Children's Bible School Superintendent and church member of Central Christian Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.   FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, July 26, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mr. Randy Sells, Mr. J. Howard Kraps and Mr. Jamie Allen will officiate. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. INTERMENT: Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Central Christian Church Childrens Project 160 and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Bonnie Lucille Buchanan Ehrhart departed this life on July 21, 2013, and was born the 15th of September, 1919, in Wayne County, the daughter of Guy and Ethel Smith Buchanan. She was the eldest of nine children, five boys and four girls. She married Edward Charles Ehrhart on March 14, 1936, and their marriage of 63 years lasted until his death in 2000, and produced five children, three boys and two girls. Lucille is survived by a sister, Sarah Woody of St. Louis and her children, Treva Bennett and her husband Don of Wayne City, Pat Brown and her husband Ron of Round Lake, Larry and wife Judy, Steve and wife Paula and Gary and wife Judy all of Wayne City. She is survived by 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; her parents; five brothers, Guy Jr., Alvie, Charley, Ralph and Vernie; and two sisters, Millie and Barbara; and one great-grandchild, Nathaniel. Graveside funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Farnsworth Cemetery with the Rev. Elton Story officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Richardson Funeral Home in Wayne City. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made for First United Methodist Church of Wayne City - See more at: http://register-news.com/obituaries/x541279298/Bonnie-Ehrhart#sthash.VSR88vZX.dpuf

Thanks Betty. Stella had many connections to people in Bluford. I stayed with her niece when I was in Bluford for short visit in May. Sandy (Whalen) Bauer On 7/22/2013 7:36 AM, [email protected] wrote: > Stella Marie Donoho, 90, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 4:52 A.M. on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. > Stella was born on Friday, August 11, 1922 in Lincoln County, Colorado the daughter of the late Albert B. and Lenora J. (Brown) White. She married James Melvin Donoho on February 14, 1940 in Perryville, Missouri and he preceded her in death on October 16, 1976. > Surviving family members include her 2 sons: Lavern Donoho and wife Patti of Cleburne, Texas and Ron Donoho and wife Carla of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 2 daughters: Barbara Voyles and husband David of Wayne City, Illinois and Shirley M. Pepple and husband Bob of Bluford, Illinois; 9 grandchildren; Tony Donoho and wife Amy of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Chris Donoho and wife Melanie of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Chad Pepple of Bluford, Illinois, Jeffrey K. Donoho of Commerce City, Colorado, Shelly Duffer of Seafood, Virginia, Misty Wilson of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Faith Bray and husband Justin of Rose Bud, Arkansas, Kristina Donoho of Raleigh, North Carolina and Shannon Donoho of Linden, Virginia; brother: Loren White and wife Emma of Grand Junction, Colorado; 13 great grandchildren: several nieces and nephews also survive. > Her parents, husband, eight brothers: John, Winfield, Chester, Paul, Floyd, Harold, Milford and Eugene, one sister: Laura Partridge, one son: Jim Donoho and one grandson: Todd Michael Donoho preceded her in death. > > Stella was a caregiver, was an active member of Park Avenue Baptist Church, was involved in the church's Food Pantry, was active in church mission work and was everyone's Prayer Warrior. > > FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 9:30 A.M. on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Reverend Merle Fullerton and Reverend Gary Davenport will officiate. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Monday, July 22, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. INTERMENT: Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Angel's Cove Maternity Center 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 >

Stella Marie Donoho, 90, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 4:52 A.M. on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Stella was born on Friday, August 11, 1922 in Lincoln County, Colorado the daughter of the late Albert B. and Lenora J. (Brown) White.  She married James Melvin Donoho on February 14, 1940 in Perryville, Missouri and he preceded her in death on October 16, 1976. Surviving family members include her 2 sons: Lavern Donoho and wife Patti of Cleburne, Texas and Ron Donoho and wife Carla of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 2 daughters: Barbara Voyles and husband David of Wayne City, Illinois and Shirley M. Pepple and husband Bob of Bluford, Illinois; 9 grandchildren; Tony Donoho and wife Amy of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Chris Donoho and wife Melanie of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Chad Pepple of Bluford, Illinois, Jeffrey K. Donoho of Commerce City, Colorado, Shelly Duffer of Seafood, Virginia, Misty Wilson of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Faith Bray and husband Justin of Rose Bud, Arkansas, Kristina Donoho of Raleigh, North Carolina and Shannon Donoho of Linden, Virginia; brother: Loren White and wife Emma of Grand Junction, Colorado; 13 great grandchildren: several nieces and nephews also survive. Her parents, husband, eight brothers: John, Winfield, Chester, Paul, Floyd, Harold, Milford and Eugene, one sister: Laura Partridge, one son: Jim Donoho and one grandson: Todd Michael Donoho preceded her in death.   Stella was a caregiver, was an active member of Park Avenue Baptist Church, was involved in the church's Food Pantry, was active in church mission work and was everyone's Prayer Warrior.     FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 9:30 A.M. on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Reverend Merle Fullerton and Reverend Gary Davenport will officiate. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Monday, July 22, 2013 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. INTERMENT: Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Angel's Cove Maternity Center and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P,O, Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864

Thanks Sandy, Isaac and Edith also had another daughter, Mary Alberta b. 1900; d.1906. Isaac died Jan. 1975 in McLean Co., IL, & Edith d. in Dec. 1981, and living in McLean Co. IL. She was almost 101 years old. Bob Sent from my Cricket smartphone Sandy Bauer <[email protected]> wrote: >Bob, > >I see the Isaac Granville Coffman family in La Junta, Otero Co, CO in >the 1910 census and in 1920 they're living in Santa Ana Twp, DeWitt Co, >IL and Isaac states he works on the railroad. He started out farming >according to the 1900 census for Elk Prairie Twp, JCI: > >Children I see are: > >Hazel b Apr 1898 >Grace C. b 28 Nov 1902 d 19 Apr 1989 >Melvin G. b abt 1905 IL >Edward A. b abt 1908 CO >Lois Ruth b abt 1909 CO >Eldo M. b abt 1912 IL >Lorenzo Dow b 9 Jul 1912 MO d 27 Jun 2006 >Jessie Lee b 24 Aug 1917 d 1 Nov 1980 > >They stay put in 1930 and 1940 census in Bloomington, McLean Co, IL > >Sandy (Whalen) Bauer > >On 7/20/2013 8:56 AM, [email protected] wrote: >> This is the obit for Lorenzo Dow Coffman, son of Isaac Granville Coffman and Edith Gertrude Edwards. His obit said he was born in Joplin, MO. but my file has Laclede County, MO. Lorenzo's father, Isaac Coffman, was from Jefferson Co., IL and moved several times. He must have worked for the railroad. Isaac had children born in Jefferson Co. IL, Otero Co. Colorado, Jefferson Co. IL again, Laclede Co., MO and De Witt County, IL. >> >> The Modesto Bee, Modesto CA, June 27, 2006 >> LORENZO D. COFFMAN July 9, 1912 -June 24, 2006 >> Lorenzo Dow Coffman, 93, of Turlock died Saturday at Covenant Village Care Center. Mr. Coffman was a native of Joplin, Mo. He lived in California 64 years and previously lived in Illinois. He was an administrator for several years. He enjoyed woodworking. He is survived by his daughter, Robin Gregory of Folsom; brother, Eldo Coffman of Sutherland, Ore.; and three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Coffman. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Berg Hall, Covenant Village. Allen Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Remembrances may be made to Guide Dogs of America, 13445 Glenoak Blvd., Sylmar 91342. Online condolences may be made at www.allenmortuary.com. >> >> 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 >> > >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

Seeing the mention of Modesto, CA brought back memories for me. My parents moved to Lodi, CA after they retired in 1988 and were tired of the cold winter is northern IL. I lived in the San Francisco Bay area at the time and we used to go to the big water slide park near Modesto. So much fun, even for older adults! Wish I had photos of my dad sliding down those huge water slides! He really enjoyed it. Mom was not as fond of taking risks and preferred the "smaller" slides. Sandy (Whalen) Bauer On 7/20/2013 2:19 PM, Bob Loman wrote: > Thanks Sandy, Isaac and Edith also had another daughter, Mary Alberta b. 1900; d.1906. Isaac died Jan. 1975 in McLean Co., IL, & Edith d. in Dec. 1981, and living in McLean Co. IL. She was almost 101 years old. > > Bob > > Sent from my Cricket smartphone > > Sandy Bauer <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Bob, >> >> I see the Isaac Granville Coffman family in La Junta, Otero Co, CO in >> the 1910 census and in 1920 they're living in Santa Ana Twp, DeWitt Co, >> IL and Isaac states he works on the railroad. He started out farming >> according to the 1900 census for Elk Prairie Twp, JCI: >> >> Children I see are: >> >> Hazel b Apr 1898 >> Grace C. b 28 Nov 1902 d 19 Apr 1989 >> Melvin G. b abt 1905 IL >> Edward A. b abt 1908 CO >> Lois Ruth b abt 1909 CO >> Eldo M. b abt 1912 IL >> Lorenzo Dow b 9 Jul 1912 MO d 27 Jun 2006 >> Jessie Lee b 24 Aug 1917 d 1 Nov 1980 >> >> They stay put in 1930 and 1940 census in Bloomington, McLean Co, IL >> >> Sandy (Whalen) Bauer >> >> On 7/20/2013 8:56 AM, [email protected] wrote: >>> This is the obit for Lorenzo Dow Coffman, son of Isaac Granville Coffman and Edith Gertrude Edwards. His obit said he was born in Joplin, MO. but my file has Laclede County, MO. Lorenzo's father, Isaac Coffman, was from Jefferson Co., IL and moved several times. He must have worked for the railroad. Isaac had children born in Jefferson Co. IL, Otero Co. Colorado, Jefferson Co. IL again, Laclede Co., MO and De Witt County, IL. >>> >>> The Modesto Bee, Modesto CA, June 27, 2006 >>> LORENZO D. COFFMAN July 9, 1912 -June 24, 2006 >>> Lorenzo Dow Coffman, 93, of Turlock died Saturday at Covenant Village Care Center. Mr. Coffman was a native of Joplin, Mo. He lived in California 64 years and previously lived in Illinois. He was an administrator for several years. He enjoyed woodworking. He is survived by his daughter, Robin Gregory of Folsom; brother, Eldo Coffman of Sutherland, Ore.; and three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Coffman. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Berg Hall, Covenant Village. Allen Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Remembrances may be made to Guide Dogs of America, 13445 Glenoak Blvd., Sylmar 91342. Online condolences may be made at www.allenmortuary.com. >>> >>> 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 >>> >> 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

Bob, I see the Isaac Granville Coffman family in La Junta, Otero Co, CO in the 1910 census and in 1920 they're living in Santa Ana Twp, DeWitt Co, IL and Isaac states he works on the railroad. He started out farming according to the 1900 census for Elk Prairie Twp, JCI: Children I see are: Hazel b Apr 1898 Grace C. b 28 Nov 1902 d 19 Apr 1989 Melvin G. b abt 1905 IL Edward A. b abt 1908 CO Lois Ruth b abt 1909 CO Eldo M. b abt 1912 IL Lorenzo Dow b 9 Jul 1912 MO d 27 Jun 2006 Jessie Lee b 24 Aug 1917 d 1 Nov 1980 They stay put in 1930 and 1940 census in Bloomington, McLean Co, IL Sandy (Whalen) Bauer On 7/20/2013 8:56 AM, [email protected] wrote: > This is the obit for Lorenzo Dow Coffman, son of Isaac Granville Coffman and Edith Gertrude Edwards. His obit said he was born in Joplin, MO. but my file has Laclede County, MO. Lorenzo's father, Isaac Coffman, was from Jefferson Co., IL and moved several times. He must have worked for the railroad. Isaac had children born in Jefferson Co. IL, Otero Co. Colorado, Jefferson Co. IL again, Laclede Co., MO and De Witt County, IL. > > The Modesto Bee, Modesto CA, June 27, 2006 > LORENZO D. COFFMAN July 9, 1912 -June 24, 2006 > Lorenzo Dow Coffman, 93, of Turlock died Saturday at Covenant Village Care Center. Mr. Coffman was a native of Joplin, Mo. He lived in California 64 years and previously lived in Illinois. He was an administrator for several years. He enjoyed woodworking. He is survived by his daughter, Robin Gregory of Folsom; brother, Eldo Coffman of Sutherland, Ore.; and three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Coffman. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Berg Hall, Covenant Village. Allen Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Remembrances may be made to Guide Dogs of America, 13445 Glenoak Blvd., Sylmar 91342. Online condolences may be made at www.allenmortuary.com. > > 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 >

Bob His World War I Draft Registration Card shows his father Isaac Granvill Coffman was living in McLean County, IL. Hard to read for sure but looks like he and his wife Edith were living a Leroy, McLean County, IL: Name: IsaacGranvillCoffman County: McLean State: Illinois Birth Date: 11 Jun 1877 Race: White I'm not sure about the date it was signed. Sandy (Whalen) Bauer On 7/20/2013 8:56 AM, [email protected] wrote: > This is the obit for Lorenzo Dow Coffman, son of Isaac Granville Coffman and Edith Gertrude Edwards. His obit said he was born in Joplin, MO. but my file has Laclede County, MO. Lorenzo's father, Isaac Coffman, was from Jefferson Co., IL and moved several times. He must have worked for the railroad. Isaac had children born in Jefferson Co. IL, Otero Co. Colorado, Jefferson Co. IL again, Laclede Co., MO and De Witt County, IL. > > The Modesto Bee, Modesto CA, June 27, 2006 > LORENZO D. COFFMAN July 9, 1912 -June 24, 2006 > Lorenzo Dow Coffman, 93, of Turlock died Saturday at Covenant Village Care Center. Mr. Coffman was a native of Joplin, Mo. He lived in California 64 years and previously lived in Illinois. He was an administrator for several years. He enjoyed woodworking. He is survived by his daughter, Robin Gregory of Folsom; brother, Eldo Coffman of Sutherland, Ore.; and three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Coffman. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Berg Hall, Covenant Village. Allen Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Remembrances may be made to Guide Dogs of America, 13445 Glenoak Blvd., Sylmar 91342. Online condolences may be made at www.allenmortuary.com. > > 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 >