DADE CITY, Fla. - Bill J. Beasley, 87, formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away on May 21, 2011, in Dade City, Fla. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: algibbs129 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3186.4.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Patricia, You have been so good in helping me. I am going on 71. I had hoped to find information on my gt. grandparents Albert and Elizabeth Jane Drew before my death. I have been working on this off and on since 1959. Question: Since they owned several purchases of land and no one can find deeds, wills, sales - etc. - would Jefferson County have title abstracts? I know owners of property receive these when they purchase property here. Usually it has records of death, guardianship papers and letter of administration and it probably would have deed where my grandfather Albert transferred land to one of his sisters. Am I right? Can someone get a title checked (I have copies of deeds of their land purchases_ - and about how much do you think something like this might run? I have tried everything, as I said, even hiring a genealogist Linda Clark in Jefferson and haven't found anything in Franklin or Jefferson (family lived in Spring Garden township and shopped I think in Benton. Iknow there is a little Gibbs history in one of the books put out either in Jefferson or Franklin- but it basically consists of my own research which I let a family member in Jefferson have and they in turn wouldn't share anything. Al 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.
James A. "Jimmy" Jones, 56, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois went to be with the Lord at 10:35 A.M. on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at his residence in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Jimmy was born on Thursday, June 24, 1954 in Brookport, Illinois the son of Johney and Esther (Haynes) Jones. He married Donna Barnes on May 21, 1976 in Metropolis, Illinois. Surviving family members include his wife: Donna S. Jones of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; son: James David "Jimmy" Jones of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 2 brothers: Ronald "Butch" Jones and wife Sheila of Havana, Illinois and Johney "Jay" Jones and wife Shauna of Havana, Illinois; sister: Mary Sutton and husband Mike of Metropolis, Illinois; mother-in-law: Virginia Barnes of Metropolis, Illinois; 2 step sisters, several nieces and nephews, and his Beloved dog Oreo also survive; 4 special friends: Dale Mick of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Ed Soule of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Jack Bicanich of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Larry Roberts of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; a host of other friends also survive. His parents preceded him in death. Jimmy worked for All American Vending as a vendor. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. In his last few years of earthly life he spent much of his time serving the Lord and his church, volunteering for everything he could. He was a member of Waltonville Community Church, serving as the treasurer. He also volunteered for the Park Avenue Food Pantry and the Mt. Vernon Soup Kitchen. He was an enthusiastic Cubs fan. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Temple in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Temple in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Reverend Tim Reynolds will officiate. INTERMENT: Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Mt. Vernon Christian School 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.
Melissa Lucille Johnson is the granddaughter of Johann George William, WANGLER Sr.and Caroline "Carrie" PFEISTERER, both of whom migrated from Baden, Germany. Carrie migrated with her parents around 1850 while George migrated on his own arriving in the port of New Orleans, April 20, 1854. He married his first wife, Rosina Brender in Clinton CO., IL 16 Sep 1861 and they had 6 children. A substantial number of individuals from the Baden area settled in Clinton Co. when they left Germany. George next married Carrie 20 Aug 1878 and they had at least 8 children. According to family legend, Carrie's family was originally from the Alsace Lorraine area in France who, in the 1500's because of the persecution of the Huguenots, fled to the Odenwald area around Heidelberg - Baden/Wittgenstein along the Neckar River in the Neckar valley. Both George and Carrie are buried in Saint John's Cemetery, Piopolis, Hamilton, IL. In a message dated 5/23/2011 3:08:57 P.M. Central Daylight Time, elvis500@frontier.com writes: Melissa Lucille Johnson, 88, of Marion, died at 7:05 AM on Sunday, May 22nd, 2011 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center. Services will be held at Blue Funeral Home on Thursday, May 26th at 10AM. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery in Belle Rive IL. There will be a visitation on Wednesday, May 25th from 5 to 8pm. Memorial donations may be made to Diabetes Research. Rev. Danny Cash will officiate. Melissa Johnson was born in Belle Rive, IL on September 5, 1922, to Frank and Nora (nee Martz) Wangler. She married Harry Paul Johnson on March, 26th, 1940. He preceded her in death on March 27th, 1976. Survivors include grandchildren Scarlett Tosh and husband Matt, of Tunnel Hill, Michael McGee of Frankfort, Tim McGee and wife Jean, of Pittsburg PA, Jeff McGee and wife Christi of Marion and Darla Horn and husband Terry of Creal Springs. She is also survived by great-grandchildren Aaron McGee, Bryan McGee, Elizabeth Horn, Mathew McGee, Brenna McGee, Cole Tosh, Katie Tosh and David Horn. One brother, Earl Wangler, and two sisters; Meriam Childress and Erma Lee Bernard also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 5 brothers and 7 sisters, and 3 daughters; Mona Johnson, Janet McGee and Myrna "Jo" Smith. Melissa Johnson was a beloved and devoted grandmother and great grandmother. She was known to all as "Granny J". She loved to bake for her family, sew, quilt and travel. She lived to spoil and love her grandchildren. Johnson attended Parrish Park Baptist Church and was a lifetime member of Hamms Grove Missionary Visit the Jefferson County ILGenWeb site at: www.jefferson.ilgenweb.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Melissa Lucille Johnson, 88, of Marion, died at 7:05 AM on Sunday, May 22nd, 2011 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center. Services will be held at Blue Funeral Home on Thursday, May 26th at 10AM. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery in Belle Rive IL. There will be a visitation on Wednesday, May 25th from 5 to 8pm. Memorial donations may be made to Diabetes Research. Rev. Danny Cash will officiate. Melissa Johnson was born in Belle Rive, IL on September 5, 1922, to Frank and Nora (nee Martz) Wangler. She married Harry Paul Johnson on March, 26th, 1940. He preceded her in death on March 27th, 1976. Survivors include grandchildren Scarlett Tosh and husband Matt, of Tunnel Hill, Michael McGee of Frankfort, Tim McGee and wife Jean, of Pittsburg PA, Jeff McGee and wife Christi of Marion and Darla Horn and husband Terry of Creal Springs. She is also survived by great-grandchildren Aaron McGee, Bryan McGee, Elizabeth Horn, Mathew McGee, Brenna McGee, Cole Tosh, Katie Tosh and David Horn. One brother, Earl Wangler, and two sisters; Meriam Childress and Erma Lee Bernard also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 5 brothers and 7 sisters, and 3 daughters; Mona Johnson, Janet McGee and Myrna "Jo" Smith. Melissa Johnson was a beloved and devoted grandmother and great grandmother. She was known to all as "Granny J". She loved to bake for her family, sew, quilt and travel. She lived to spoil and love her grandchildren. Johnson attended Parrish Park Baptist Church and was a lifetime member of Hamms Grove Missionary
Esther Juanita Grooms, 88, of Carbondale and formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at the Helia Health Care Center. Anyone wishing to contact the family may call Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale at 457-4139. There will be no services
MT. VERNON - Vera Wanda Choate, 83, of Wayne City, passed away at 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at Lavender Ridge in Mt. Vernon. She was a homemaker and actress. She was a member of First Christian Church in Wayne City and the Wayne City Eastern Star. Vera and her husband owned and operated Bisbee Comedians for many years and toured the south and midwest. She was born May 27, 1927, in Keenes, to Vernon and Lottie (Wood) Thomason. She married Billy Choate, who preceded her in death on Oct. 26, 2006. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at First Christian Church in Wayne City with LaMar Choate officiating. Burial will follow at Thomason Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at First Christian Church in Wayne City. Vera is survived by her sons, Welby Choate and wife Pat of Clarksville, Tenn., and LaMar Choate and wife Staci of Wayne City; a daughter, Cherita Beehn and husband David of Wayne City; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Richardson Funeral Home in Wayne City is in charge of all arrangements.
MT. VERNON - Todd Evan Lockwood, 49, of Nashville, died on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at his home. He was born Jan. 15, 1962, in San Bernardino, Calif., a son of Robert and Barbara (Bobie) Lockwood. He married Julie Estuart and later married Carlen McDaniel and they both survive. In addition to his wives, Mr. Lockwood is survived by two sons, Justin Lockwood of Fairview Heights and Tyler Lockwood of Patton, Mo.; a daughter, Sarah Lockwood of Fairview Heights; and three brothers, Robert Lockwood of Alamosa, Colo., Danny Lockwood of Boulder City, Nev. and Dave Lockwood of Las Vegas, Nev. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Lockwood graduated from Boulder City High School and Rend Lake College. He was a veteran of the Illinois Army National Guard. He was a fireman in Nashville and a member of the Masons. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Lockwood's body was cremated and a celebration of life ceremony will be held today at 1 p.m. at the Lockwood Family Cemetery in Texico. Mr. Lockwood suffered from an industrial accident in 1990. Although he was physically never the same, his soft heart for his children lasted a wonderful 21 years more years. Osborn Funeral Home in Dix is in charge of arrangements.
MARION - Melissa Lucille Johnson, 88, died at 7:05 a.m. Sunday, May 22, 2011, in Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Blue Funeral Home in Marion, with the Rev. Danny Cash officiating. Burial will be in Smith Cemetery in Belle Rive. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to diabetes research. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on May 23, 2011
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mjwary Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/535.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Byron, sorry for the delay in answering you, but i've been out of town. i think we are talking about two different wood families here. the confusion seems to be because my gggrandfather's middle name was ascher, but this does not connect the two families. mine goes benjamin gilman wood/albert ascher wood/ walter abbott wood, benjamin gilman, the latter being my father. There is some thought that the first benjamin's father was a timothy wood from north carolina/kentucky with his father being william. but this connection is not confirmed. sorry i can't be of more help. Mary Jane 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.
Janet FRY, 77 of Kell died May 20, 2011 Born on 6-25-1933 in Springfield, Ohio to Robert and Doretha (DONOHO) COMBS Married in 1951 to Bobby H. FRY and he died in 2004 Services 2 pm Monday Osborn Funeral Home in Six Burial at Panther Fork, Cemetery
In Journal Star of Peoria, Illinois on May 22, 2011 MARGUERITE THOMAS *PEORIA HEIGHTS *- Marguerite W. Thomas, age 95, of Peoria Heights, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2011, at her home. Marguerite was born on Aug. 20, 1915, in Mount Vernon, Ill., to William J. and Lillie M. (Harpole) Sendelbach. She married William W. Thomas on Aug. 31, 1935, in Fairfield, Ill. He preceded her in death on Aug. 27, 2002. Marguerite is survived by her son, William F. Thomas of Peoria Heights, Ill.; four grandchildren, Sherry Lynn (Arthur) Parker of Washington, Ill., Michelle (Kevin) Tischhauser of Elmhurst, Ill., William Scott Thomas of Pekin, Ill., and Teresa (Stan) Stayton of Bloomington, Ill.; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Zola (Bus) Collins of Mount Vernon, Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William; one brother, Don Sendelbach; and one sister, Bennie Barton. Marguerite was a beautician, and she was a member of the Peoria Heights Congregational Church and the Women's Fellowship. Services will be Monday, May 23, 2011, at 1 p.m. at Cumerford-Hurd Funeral Home in Peoria. The Rev. Karl Kraemer will be officiating. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Peoria Heights Congregational Church. Online condolences may be made at www.cumerford.com <http://www.cumerford.com>. <http://www.cumerford.com>
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: janpigge1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3187.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: thanks so much. We really rely on each other for all this wonderful informtion. 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.
Does anyone know the parents of Sarah Elizabeth McClelland? Thanks, Kay In a message dated 5/16/2011 7:44:48 P.M. Central Daylight Time, elvis500@frontier.com writes: Sarah Elizabeth McClelland, 93, of Waterloo, Illinois and formerly of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 10:32 P.M. on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at Oak Hill Nursing Home in Waterloo, Illinois. She married Clarence E. "Jack" McClelland on February 9, 1957 in Henderson, Kentucky. He preceded her in death on September 5, 1984. Surviving family members include her niece: Margaret Kay Barlow and husband Carroll of New Athens, Illinois; great nephews: Dr. Mark Barlow of Mount Vernon, Illinois and Tom Byford and wife Nicole of Marion, Illinois; great nieces: Michelle Barlow of New Athens, Illinois and LeaAnn Rose and husband Glen of Grayville, Illinois; great-great nieces: Tory & Evelyn Rose of Grayville, Illinois; great-great nephew: Nathan Thomas Byford of Marion, Illinois; dear family friends: Kelly Fleeharty Gorrell (and husband Gary) of Olney, Illinois and Kellys son and daughter-in-law: Logan & Miranda Fleeharty and Logans son: Madden Fleeharty; Her parents, her husband, and infant son: Robert, one niece and her first husband: Barbara Byford Tait & Curt Byford, a sister and her husband: Jeannell & Carl Hardesty of Enfield, Illinois, a brother: George Ramsey, and a dear friend: Benjamin Fleeharty of Olney, Illinois preceded her in death Sarah was a hairdresser, a sales clerk at Montgomery Ward in Mount Vernon and a member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church also in Mount Vernon, the First Methodist Church and the Royal Neighbors, both in Grayville, Illinois Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 19, 2011 in The Chapel at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois MINISTER: Mr. Marty Mills VISITATION: will be from 10:00 A.M. until Service Time 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 19, 2011 in the Chapel at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois INTERMENT: Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864. Visit the Jefferson County ILGenWeb site at: www.jefferson.ilgenweb.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Bajule2, we are related on both sides. Pueblo was my great-grandfather's brother so we share Joseph & Lorinda, their parents. Ersla (Hodge) Crosno was my great-grandmother's (Birdie) sister. >>>Message: 3 Date: Sat, 21 May 2011 05:21:34 -0000 From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [ILJEFFER] My Jefferson County Surnames To: <ILJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <1305955294.237871@rootsweb.com> Content-Type: text/plain; This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bajule2 Surnames: Crosno Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.j efferson/2939.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Puebla Crosno,son of John & Lorinda Crosno, was my great great grandfather. His son Joseph E. Crosno & Ersla Crosno were my great grandparents and their daughter Thelma Cleo Crosno (Tucker) was my grandma.<<<< ------------------------------ To contact the ILJEFFER list administrator, send an email to ILJEFFER-admin@rootsweb.com. To post a message to the ILJEFFER mailing list, send an email to ILJEFFER@rootsweb.com. __________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ILJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the email with no additional text. End of ILJEFFER Digest, Vol 6, Issue 153 ****************************************
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bajule2 Surnames: Crosno Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/2939.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Puebla Crosno,son of John & Lorinda Crosno, was my great great grandfather. His son Joseph E. Crosno & Ersla Crosno were my great grandparents and their daughter Thelma Cleo Crosno (Tucker) was my grandma. 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.
Deane P. Silva, 77, of Oak Forest, passed away at Metro South Hospital in Blue Island at 6:45 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2011. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Hickory Hill Cemetery near Broughton with the Rev. Randall Ragan officiating. Those attending are asked to go directly to the cemetery. Interment will follow at Hickory Hill Cemetery. Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro is in charge of arrangements.
- Stanley N. Braddy, 85, of Central City, died on Sunday, May 15, 2011, at his home. Stanley was born on Sept. 26, 1925, in Bluford, the son of Harve and Alta (Loyd) Braddy. He married Betty Smith in Piggott, Ark. on Nov. 14, 1946, and she preceded him in death. Mr. Braddy is survived by his sons, Bob Braddy and wife Debbie of Centralia and Dwaine Braddy and wife Wanda of Walnut Hill; daughters, Sheila Braddy of Centralia, Debbie Turner and husband David of Hannibal, Mo., and Lisa Williams of Herrin; brothers, Dennis Braddy and wife Marlene, Larry Braddy and wife Linda and Melvin Braddy all of Walnut Hill and Donald Braddy and wife Mildred of Cravat; grandchildren, Terry Charles and wife Janet, D'Lynn Braddy, Tracie Donnelly and husband Aaron, Jenny Curtis and husband Tony, Dustin Zima and Neysa Dix and husband Josh; great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Nicole, Zeke, Grace, Owen, Corinne, Meredith, Sydney, Jillian and Jesse; and Stanley's beloved cat, Boots. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and four brothers. Stanley was retired from Illinois Power after 42 years and was a lifetime area resident. He was a member of VFW Post 2055 and IBEW Union. Mr. Braddy's activity during World War II includes serving as a fireman on Rail Battalion, infantryman and military police. He landed on Omaha Beach, went up through France into Germany and the Rhine River Valley, serving with the 159th attached to 106th Division. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Irvin Funeral Home in Centralia with Jason Poznik officiating. Interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery with military honors accorded by VFW Post 2055 and American Legion Post 446. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or a local food pantry of the donor's choice and will be accepted at the funeral home. A special thanks has been given to his caregivers, Bonnie Belcher, Sally Ray and Andrea Ray. Irvin Funeral Home in Centralia is in charge of arrangements.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: patriciastaley223 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3186.1.1.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wm. Orval Braden 1923-30 Aug 1925. Buried Knob Prairie Cem. Parents Albert H. and Della E. Roberson. Patricia 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: patriciastaley223 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/3186.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Knob Prairie Cem: A. Harrison Braden 11 Nov 1893-26 Jul 1976. Bertha (Reynolds) Braden 1891-1964 Della T. (Roberson) Braden 18 Mar 1896-1 Jul 1980. Marriages, yr. only given: Levi Braden born ca. 1885, father John, mother ____(Hix) married 1908 to Bertha Reynolds born ca. 1891. Her parents Frank and _____(Reynolds). Albert H. Braden born ca. 1892, parents John and Elvira (Gibbs) to Dela (Roberson) born ca. 1892. Married 1913. Her parents Ben T. and Ora (Bates). Keep in mind that are always mistakes in spelling, etc. Patricia 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.