Jane Ailene Mostyn, age 84, of Mt. Vernon and a former resident of Chicago passed away at 9:54 a.m. Tuesday November 9, 2010 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Jane was born August 21, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of John A. and Catherine (McBride) Keckeisen. She married Martin C. Mostyn Jr. on April 23, 1946 and he preceded her in death on February 2, 1982. Jane was the Executive Director for the Uptown Chamber of Commerce and later the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce in Chicago. She retired in 1997, after many years of service. She also served as President of the Edgewater Community Council in late 1970's and was an active member of her Chicago community for over 50 years. She was also a member of the Mt. Vernon Moose Lodge 755. Jane is survived by six children, Katie Butler of Bolingbrook, IL, Martin Mostyn III and wife Cynthia of Monroe, Ohio, Jane and husband Ed Joslin of Mt. Vernon, Timothy Mostyn and wife Deborah of Mt. Vernon, IL, Dennis Mostyn and wife Deborah of Bolingbrook, IL and Richard Mostyn and wife Migdalia of Houston, Texas; one foster daughter, Maria Mills of Manito, IL, and her brother, John A. Keckeisen of Mt. Vernon; nineteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Mrs. Mostyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two daughters, Mary Eileen Mostyn and Margaret "Peggy" DeLeonardis. A celebration of life service will be held 12 noon Friday, November 12, 2010 at Mt. Vernon Moose Lodge NO. 755 (800 Broadway Street Mt. Vernon, Illinois) Rev. Dennis Mostyn will officiate. Interment will be held on a later date in the All Saints Cemetery Des Plaines, IL. For those wishing memorials may be made to The Humane Society Kindred Spirits Memorial program checks payable to (HSUS) and will be accepted at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon who are in charge of arrangements.

Kendra Pigg and Ryan Cox wish to announce their engagement. Kendra is the daughter of Brenda (Bevis) Wimberly and stepdaughter of Charles Wimberly of Mt. Vernon. Kendra is a top graduate of Kentucky Christian University with a bachelor's degree in social work. She is currently employed in Kentucky at Bluegrass Mental Health. Ryan is the son of Curtis and Maxine Cox of Nicholasville, Ky. Ryan is currently attending Kentucky Christian University and will graduate in December with a degree in music business. The couple will exchange their wedding vows on Jan. 15, 2011

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/3163/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm hoping to find some info. on James "Billy" Smith 19 Mar 1839-16 Aug 1923. Buried in Pleasant Hill Cem. He was the son of William Smith (1811-1880). James married Delilia O. (Vickemore) Owens 1881 Jeff. Co. According to this marriage record this was his 4th marriage. According to his obit it states he had a surviving son and a daughter but they were un-named. I believe that the son may have been Jos. H. Smith born 10 Mar 1869 Jeff. Co.-16 May 1922 Clinton Co., Ill. Married Della (Moore) Gobble 1914 Bond Co., Ill. His death record states his father was Jim Smith born Mt. Vernon, Ill. and mother was America Moore born Ill. I've found a marriage for James Smith to America Moore 10 Feb 1867 Marion Co., Ill. I can not find an America Moore on the 1860 census nor can I find James, America and children in the 1870 census. I'm told that James Smith may have married Lydia Lyle but I can't find this marriage. In any case I'm still trying to find his other two marriages and info. on his son and daughter. Its believed that the daughter's name might be Ann?? Any help or info. would be greatly appreciated! 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.

WALTONVILLE - Charles Ray Hall, 71, of Bonnie, died at 8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at his home. He was born in Waltonville on May 18, 1939, the son of John & Vada (Marlow) Hall. He married June Merriman on May 18, 1960, at the home of the Rev. Marsh Harpole; and she survives. He was member at Nason Free Will Baptist Church. After he retired, he got to do what he wanted to. He was a mechanic and ran Hall's Lawn Mower Repair for many years. In addition to his wife, Mr. Hall is survived by two sons, Kenneth Hall and Curtis Hall and wife Renee; a daughter, Shirley Zerr; grandchildren, Andrea Skropka and husband Robbie, Gregory, Jordan, Matthew, Christina and Kelly; great-grandchildren, Makayla, Aidan, Trevin, Canaan and Wesley; a brother, Lloyd Hall and wife Marilyn; and three sisters, June Friar and husband John, Carolyn Sue Smith and husband Elza; and Marilyn Kay Morris. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Karen; and a sister, Margaret. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Johnston Funeral Home in Ina with the Rev. John Capps officiating. Interment will follow at Abner Cemetery in Nason. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The family requests that no flowers be sent. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the family and will be accepted at the funeral home at anytime.

Carolyn Sue Sharp, 70, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 7:02 P.M. on Monday, November 8, 2010 at her daughter's home in Schaumburg, Illinois. Mrs. Sharp was born on Sunday, October 27, 1940 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the daughter of the late Irene House. She married Lloyd "Leon" Sharp on September 11, 1960 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. He preceded her in death on December 30, 2009. Surviving family members include her daughter: Carole Sue Sharp of Schaumburg, Illinois; uncle: Gene House of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; cousins: Sharon Karch and husband Paul of Centralia, Illinois, Brenda McGarvey and husband Kevin of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Jeanne Samson of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Gloria Tincher and husband Gene of Marion, Illinois, Jackie Payne and husband Richard of Keenes, Illinois, Barbie Merchel and husband J.R. of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Ronnie House and wife Linda of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Irene Donoho of Texico, Illinois, Fonda Braddock of Wayne City, Illinois and Barbara Gene House of Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Her husband, parents and grandparents preceded her in death. Carolyn was of the Protestant faith, owned and operated The Blossom Shop in Mt. Vernon, as well as assisting her husband with Sharps Grocery Store. She also worked as a secretary for the offices of Sears and Trunkline Gas Company in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, November 12, 2010 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Reverend Merle Fullerton and Reverend Melvin Larson will officiate. INTERMENT: Thomason Cemetery in Wayne City, Illinois. For those who wish memorials may be given to the Furry Friends Animal Shelter and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Everett M. Clark of Gilberts Funeral services for Everett M. Clark, 80, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at Miller Funeral Home, 504 W. Main St., West Dundee. Burial will be private. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Born Oct. 22, 1929, in McLeansboro, Ill., the son of Marion G. and Grace M. (nee Pierce) Clark, he died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, at his home surrounded by his family. On March 27, 1954, he married Velma Irene "PeeWee" Birkhead. Everett was a 47-year resident of the Gilberts area and a former longtime heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #150 and an Army veteran. Survivors include his children, Crystal (Glen "Butch") Varney of Huntley, Patricia (Robert "Bob") Walser of Schaumburg and Everett Jr. "Bub" (Laura Kunold) Clark of Gilberts. Everett is also survived by his grandchildren, Douglas, Angela, Heather, Aslin, Nathan, Collin and Stephanie; his great-grandchildren, Colton, Kailyn, Carter, Logan and Emily; his longtime friend and former daughter-in-law, Kim Kunold-Clark, his sister, Dorothy (Paul) Wheeler of DeKalb; and brother, Randall (Donna) Clark of Georgia. Several nieces, nephews and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 54 years, Velma I. "PeeWee" Clark on June 14, 2009; and a brother, Adrian Clark. For information, 847-426-3436. Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on September 15, 2010

JOHN BIRKHEAD 71, of Lowell, IN formerly of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 18th. He is survived by his wife Yvonne, children, Janice (Robert) Bruce of Lowell, John Jr. (Sofie) of Houston, TX, grandchildren, Sara (Benjamin) Fournet and Jaycee, Natalie (Eric) Mlynarczyk, Robb, Olivia and Will Birkhead and many extended family members. His parents, Judson and Hazel preceded him in death. John was retired from AT&T after 34yrs. and was an avid golfer who thoroughly enjoyed the game. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 21st from 4-8 with a Funeral Service on Wednesday at 11AM, all at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 604 E. Commercial Ave. in Lowell. Burial will follow in Lowell Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tri Creek Education Foundation or American Heart Association . www.sheetsfuneral.com

MT. VERNON - Veralee Wilcox, 89, of Shelbyville, died at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home in Shelbyville with Elder Christine Ober officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery in Shelbyville. Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Shelby Humane Society. Mrs. Wilcox was born on Feb. 14, 1921, in Keenes, the daughter of William Everett and Ora Mae Shaw Burkitt. She worked in garment factories for many years and later cleaned homes in Shelbyville. Veralee was a member of the Community of Christ Church in Pana. She married Guy E. Wilcox on March 30, 1941, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 1, 2007. Surviving are her son, Glenn Wilcox and wife Madeline of Mode; daughter, Carolynn Wilcox of Shelbyville; three sisters, Lela Pierce of Bluford, Alice French of Belvidere and Ruth Witzel of Mt. Vernon; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Guy; sister, Nadine Grunder; and brothers, John, Dale and Lowell Burkitt and one in infancy. Howe and Yockey Funeral Home in Shelbyville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to www.howeandyockey.com.

William F. Spencer, 75, of Mt. Vernon died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, in Green County. Arrangements are pending.

Susan Michelle Hamilton, 65, of Gladstone, Mo., and formerly of Belle Rive, passed on Oct. 25, 2010. A memorial service will be held at Sugar Camp Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Nov. 13. She is survived by her husband, Charles T. Hamilton; her son, John Salazar; daughters Faustina Price, Denise M. Walther, Kathleen Salazar and Jeannetta L. Salazar; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

Isaac M. Willis, 30, formerly of Mount Vernon, died at 3:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at his residence. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the cemetery. Pettett Funeral Home in Murphysboro is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on November 9, 2010

Kellen Levi Nix was born at 9:36 p.m. Oct. 23, 2010, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. Kellen is the son of Audra Renee and Kyle Christopher Nix of Dix. He is welcomed home by a sister, Halle Renee Nix. Maternal grandparents are Bert and Joy Kingsley of Kell. Paternal grandparents are Danny and Wanda Nix of Iuka.

Declan Kael Stewart was born at 11:52 p.m. Oct. 22, 2010, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 inches long Declan is the son of Katherine Elizabeth Austin and Christopher Don Stewart of Mt. Vernon. Maternal grandparents are Nadene Carter and the late Oval Austin Jr. of Mt. Vernon. Paternal grandparents are Gina Boldrey and Troy Stewart of Mt. Vernon.

Anna Marie Kingsley was born at 3:58 a.m. Oct. 22, 2010, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Anna is the daughter of Kelsi Marie Smalley and Greg Alan Kingsley of Mt. Vernon. Maternal grandparents are Micki and Jeff Smalley of Mt. Vernon. Paternal grandparents are Kathey and Roger Elliott of Mt. Vernon

James Michael Long was born at 8:43 a.m. Oct. 21, 2010, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches long. James is the son of Olivia Victoria and Brett Mathew Long of Wayne City. Maternal grandparents are Mike and Anne Shaw of Bluford. Paternal grandparents are Melissa Derham and John Long of Peoria.

Carson James Bennett was born at 1:48 a.m. Oct. 21, 2010, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 21 inches long. Carson is the son of Allyson Morgan Bennett of Mt. Vernon. Maternal grandparents are Sandy and Skip Bennett of Mt. Vernon.

Addison Ray Wangler was born at 11:58 a.m. Oct. 20, 2010, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches long. Addison is the daughter of Heather Gale and Dustin Lee Wangler of Centralia. Maternal grandparents are Linda Carter and the late David Carter of Centralia. Paternal grandparents are Rhonda and Richard Horton of Mt. Vernon and Frank and Jeanette Wangler of Opkyke.

Emma Grace McGovern was born at 10:59 p.m. Oct. 19, 2010, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Emma is the daughter of Lindsay Michelle Willis and Douglas Allen McGovern of Mt. Vernon. Maternal grandparents are Tom and Gena Willis of Sun Prairie, Wis. Paternal grandparents are Rob and Lisa McGovern and Lisa D. McGovern all of Mt. Vernon.

Ava Madison Picard was born at 9:47 p.m. Oct. 18, 2010, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. Ava is the daughter of Sheena Marie Diel and Jeffrey Nicholas Picard of Mt. Vernon. She is welcomed home by a sister, Alyssa. Maternal grandparents are Rhonda Garner and Earl Felton of Centralia. Paternal grandparents are Jeff and Nancey Picard of Irvington.

Wesley James Douglas Hall was born at 12:07 p.m. Oct. 18, 2010. at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Wesley is the son of Ashly Nickole Spangler and Gregory Ryan Hall of Mt. Vernon. He is welcomed by a sibling, Canaan Xavier Hall. Maternal grandparents are Tina Dennis and William Spangler of Granite City. Paternal grandparents are Shirley Zerr and Dickey Dennis of Mt. Vernon. Klingel Adilynn Olivia Klingel was born at 10:46 a.m. Oct. 18, 2010, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 inches long. Adilynn is the daughter of Andrea Jean and Joshua Byron Klingel of Equality. Maternal grandparents are Joe and Debbie Evans of McLeansboro.