MT. VERNON - Donald and Nancy Stewart of Bonnie would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacy, to Jason Burkett. Stacy is a 1993 graduate of Mt. Vernon Township High School and is currently employed at Bumble Bee Child Care Center in Mt. Vernon. Jason is the son of the late Larry and Karla Burkett of Woodlawn and the stepson of Earl Downes of Woodlawn. Jason is a 1992 graduate of Woodlawn High School and is currently a teacher in Fairview Heights. A Nov. 20 wedding is being planned.

MT. VERNON - Charity Renee Jones and Shawn Thomas Lantagne were united in marriage at 3 p.m., Oct. 9, 2010, at Logan Street Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon. Barry Dodson of Mt. Vernon officiated before an altar decorated with an archway with ferns and hydrangeas. Mr. and Mrs. Cort and Lisa Jones of Mt. Vernon are the parents of the bride. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill and Eunice Lantagne of Carterville. The bride wore an ivory gown. The maid of honor was Dawn Pinkston of Carterville. The best man was Cory Johnston of Carterville. After a honeymoon in Hawaii, the newlyweds will reside in Carterville. The bride is a graduate of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and is an administrative assistant at Old National Bank. The bridegroom is a graduate of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and is in the management trainee program at Enterprise.

Members of the Ratliff/Neal/Burkhead family gathered for a family reunion on Sept. 12. Those attending were, front row from left, Valorie Mangiapacino, Carlie Neal, Paula Neal Wilson, Jene Neal, David Webb, Tracey Webb, Susan Heilmann, John Heilmann and Tiara Neal; seated from left, Minnie Lou Piercy, Robert Piercy, Tamara Neal, James W. Neal Jr., Carlene Pierce, Jean Ratliff, Lester Ratliff, Mark Neal, Beverly Robertson and Julie Harrison; third row from left, Chad Neal, Coral Neal, Travis Sink, Casey Neal, Sue Ratliff, Lori Peltonen, Rita Ratliff, Christina Hart, Elizabeth Hite, Theresa White, Michelle Neal, Brayden Neal and Angela Hart; fourth row from left, Diane Neal, Staci Neal, Dennis Ratliff, Linda Scrivner, Randall Ratliff, William H. Neal Jr., Carmen Wiggins, Ladonna Richards, Mark White, Monica White, James Neal and Charles Neal; back row from left, Darin Neal, David Scrivner, Dewayne Neal, Lowell Neal, Frank Richards, Jerry Pierce, Gerald Robertson, Charles Butler, Eddie Butler, Amy Werner and Richard Werner.

MT. VERNON - Mildred Green Diez celebrated her 90th birthday Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, with her daughter Pat and husband Ted Staley of Westmont; son Kenneth Diez of Ina; four grandchildren, Lisa and Dan Johnson, Rhonda and John Yedinak of Napersville, Christy and Robert Dent of Bonnie and Amy and Jay Clark of Georgia; nine great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Virginia Hutchison of Mt. Vernon and Mary Favors of Manteno.

Edsel Lee Dees and Ina Florence (Jones) Dees of Waltonville are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Ina is the daughter of Dire and Anna Jones. She is a housewife and homemaker. Edsel is the son of Herman and Mayme Dees. He was employed at General Radiator. Edsel and Ina are the parents of a son, Eddie and Janice Dees of Fairfield, and a daughter Marsha (Dees) and Randy Nowland of Waltonville. They have three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two step grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren. Cards and letters may be sent to 408 Walnut St., Waltonville, IL 62894

MT. VERNON - Shannon Renee Lackey and Joseph Edward Calza were married at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 25, 2010, at Bethel Baptist Church. The bride is the daughter of Jeff and Christy Lackey and Rick and De Ellen Rainey of Nashville. The groom is the son of Tom and Luanne Calza of Collinsville. Matron of honor was Brittani Wrigley. Bridesmaids were Ali Lackey, Bryanna Warren, Jennifer Ruckman, Jaime Pamatot, Heidi Villasenor and Megan Rozzell. Best man was Sean McCollegan. Groomsmen were Mike Odorizzi, Ryan Haislar, Eric Walters, Bo Pamatot, Rob Zickus and Chad Rozzell. Guests were seated by Dave Blair and Matt Costello. The bride is a 2000 graduate of Nashville Community High School in Nashville and a 2005 graduate of McKendree University in Lebanon with a degree in psychology. She is employed as a payer product analyst at Gateway EDI in St. Louis. The groom is a 1996 graduate of Collinsville High School in Collinsville. He is a department manager with The Home Depot in Collinsville.

MT. VERNON - Jack Halstead, 71, of Indiana, passed away Saturday morning, Oct. 16, 2010, at his home. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to Mae (Scott) Halstead, 260 NE First St., Linton, IN 47441.

- Malcolm Hirons, 91, of Mt. Vernon, died at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in Mt. Vernon. Arrangements are pending and are entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home, where you may call 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com for further information.

MT. VERNON - Loyd W. Cameron, 75, of Pooler, Ga., formerly of Boyd and Mt. Vernon, passed peacefully at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Savannah, Ga., on Oct. 17, 2010, at 3:25 p.m. He was born in Greene County, Ark., on Aug. 10, 1935, to Charles and Mamie Cameron. He grew up in the Portageville, Mo. He married Joan (Easton) Cameron on Oct. 26, 1963. He served in the U. S. Air Force for 12 years before retiring from Burlington Northern Railroad with 27 years of service. He was also a member of the Assemblies of God Church. He is survived by his wife, Joan Cameron; daughter, Tammy Lanaeé Cameron-Walker; son-in-law, Jeffrey T. Walker; sisters, Martha Flynn of Portageville and Winona Doyle of California; and brother J. T. Cameron of Portageville. Funeral services will be held at Osborn Funeral Home in Dix on Thursday at 1 p.m with Jeff Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Boyd Cemetery in Dix. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.osbornfuneralhomeinc.com

- Charles A. Gholson, 78, of McLeansboro, passed away at 11:26 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at McLeansboro Health Care and Rehab Center. He was born in Broughton on April 2, 1932, a son of Randall and Georgia (Pierce) Gholson. He was a retired salesman with Olin Chemical Corporation. Mr. Gholson was a U.S. Marine veteran of the Korean War and a member of Blooming Grove Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro. Interment will be at Blooming Grove Cemetery with graveside rites performed by American Legion Post 106 of McLeansboro. Mr. Gholson is survived by two sons, Sam Gholson and wife sandy of Blue Springs, Mo., and Sy Gholson and wife Cheryl of Paris, Mo.; daughters, Lisa Hollingsworth and husband Dennis of Paris, Mo., and Ingrid Drone and husband Terry of McLeansboro; 13 grandchildren, Talia Gholson, Kelsey Velaer, Brittany and Olivia Gholson, Aaron, Brent and Terry Gholson, Michelle Hollingsworth, Ashley Morgan, Justin Whitlow, Jessica Whitlow and Leslie and Katherine Drone; one great-grandson, Kyler Whitlow; brothers, Jim Gholson of Carmi and Jerry Gholson of Evansville, Ind.; and sisters, Elizabeth Neal of Marion and Annette Webb of McLeansboro. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, John, Joe and Dick Gholson; and by two sisters, Sylvia Drosdahl and Elsie Auxier. Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro is in charge of arrangements.

MT. VERNON - Dottie (Frost) Boyd, born Sept. 23, 1927, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was the beloved wife of the late Clark Boyd; dearest mother of Jerry (Joyce) Cunningham, Wilton (Nancy), Joseph (Kim) and Lonnie (Barbara) Boyd; dear grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of 10; sister of Lottie Mays; and our dear sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Collier's Funeral Home, 3400 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Ann, Mo. Interment will be at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Woodlawn at 12:30 p.m. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. For more information, visit www.colliersfuneralhome.com.

Hi Cindie, I've been researching for a very long time and have never found anything that would indicate that John Allen is a brother of William and Jonathan Wells. I do know that they married sisters. I would love to see your info from Giles County, TN that says that John Allen and William came with their father. Can you tell me what document states this please? I would really appreciate it. Michelle ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <ILJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2010 9:53 PM Subject: Re: [ILJEFFER] William Wells, Sr & Elizabeth Livingston > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: cindiewells > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/226.315.908.913.914.2.1.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > there should be some info about earl alonzo wells, the son of george > newton wells the son of william wells, sr, who is the brother of > Jonathon.... there is info on marriage records in KY that shows John Allen > married Hannah Livingston (or msspld as Levingston) & info in the Giles > County Tn records that John Allen & William Wells came with their father > to Giles County & they had married sisters, Hannah & Elizabeth & Jonathon > came later.... by 1821 ---1823 Wlm Sr & Elizabeth had relocated to Alabama > had a couple more kiddos then went on to settle in Illinois... by 1825- > Pinckey is the son of his I am related to ---John Allen & Hannah went on > to Mississippi with their family... I think Jonathon went on to Illinois > in the later 1820s.... I have read all of this in records & seen a lot of > it in census, I will try to make sure & add John Allen as a bro of Wlm, Sr > & attach his marriage info & other stuff. I am still learning so I do it > wrong sometime... just keep plugging away... > > 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. > > > > 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 >

Charles Richard "Dick" McKenzie, 66, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 5:08 P.M. on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. McKenzie was born on Thursday, June 1, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Tony Marion and Anna Mae (Whitman) McKenzie. He married Sunday Hayes on September 20, 1979 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Surviving family members include his stepmother: Gwen McKenzie of Indiana; wife: Sunday McKenzie of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 4 daughters: Kathleen Soderlund and husband Stephen of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Theresa Saenz and friend Tom of Gatesville, Texas, Julie McKenzie of Mountain Home, Arkansas and Monica McKenzie of Texas; stepdaughter: Tressa Porter and husband Chad of Woodlawn, Illinois; stepson: Josh Mays and friend Misha of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 3 sisters: Joyce McVay and husband Danny of Belleville, Illinois, Sharon Radich of Plainfield, Illinois and Karen Kluck and husband Ted of Indiana; brother: Tony "Sonny" McKenzie and wife Sondra "Patches" of Marion, Illinois; 17 grandchildren, one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews also survive. His parents, one sister: Myrtle "Mryt" Collins and one nephew preceded him in death. Dick served in the U.S. Navy as a Radioman Third Class aboard the USS Shenandoah (AD-26) and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, was a member of Mt. Vernon American Legion Post #141 and the Mt. Vernon Gun & Sportsman Club. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. GRAVESIDE SERVICES: will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Smith Veterans Cemetery in Jefferson County, Illinois. Reverend Frank Houston will officiate. INTERMENT: Smith Veterans Cemetery in Jefferson County, Illinois. Members of the Mt. Vernon American Legion Post #141 will conduct Full Military Honors at the cemetery. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864

Billie Joe York, 80, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away at 9:50 P.M. on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mr. York was born on Monday, November 4, 1929 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois the son of the son of the late Clarence Edward, Sr. and Opal Mae (Skinner) York. He married Margaret McKay on December 3, 1949 in Morganfield, Kentucky. Surviving family members include his wife: Margaret York of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; son: Stan York and wife Diana of Henning, Tennessee; daughter: Diane Lentz of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 3 grandsons: Jeff Hicks of Texas, Chris York of Henning, Tennessee and Michael York and wife Chrystal of Ripley, Tennessee; 3 great granddaughters: Kelsey, Shelby and Gracie Hicks; 2 great grandsons: Ryan and Jacob York; brother: Charles York and wife Judi of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; 3 sisters: Mary Tracey and husband Bill of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Beverly Higginson and husband Jerry of San Antonio, Texas and Emily Edwards of San Antonio, Texas; several nieces and nephews also survive. His parents, one infant son: Duane York, one brother: Clarence Edward York, Jr., one sister: Nedra Hayes and an infant sister: Sissie York preceded him in death. Billie Joe worked for General Tire in Mt. Vernon for 20 years retiring as a manager; he was later employed by Stan The Tire Man in Mt. Vernon for 22 years and he was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. VISITATION: will be held from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Pastor Wayland Middendorf will officiate. INTERMENT: Bethel Memorial Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Tanisha Nicole Elizabeth Raysby, 12, of Du Quoin, passed away at 10:34 A.M., Saturday, October 16, 2010 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin. Tanisha was a 6th. Grader at the Tri-County School in Murphysboro. She enjoyed music and was a mommy's girl. She was a member of the Spirit of Life Christian Church in Du Quoin. She was born January 20, 1998 at Carbondale, IL the daughter of Rod Van and Brandy L. Raysby. She is survived by her mother- Brandy L. Raysby of Du Quoin, step father- Harvey Gillespie of Du Quoin, father- Rod Van of Mt. Vernon, brother- Mikah Jace Raysby of Du Quoin, Grandparents- Pam Hiller , David Raysby and Sandy Van all of Du Quoin, great grandmother- Evelyn Carrel of Du Quoin, several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her sister- Brooklyn Dawn Raysby, grandfather- Roger Hiller. Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin with Rev. Gerald Wright officiating. Friends may call from 10 to 11 A.M. Wednesday at the cemetery. Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin. The Searby Funeral Home of Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements. Memorials maybe made to the family and will be accepted at the funeral home.

MT. VERNON - Rodney R. Rubenacker, 49, of Dahlgren, passed away at 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, at his residence. He was born Aug. 27, 1961, a son of Richard and Margarette "Jody" (Biggerstaff) Rubenacker. He married Carmin Jo Hunt on Nov. 24, 1990, in Piopolis, and she survives. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Church in Piopolis with Monsignor Joseph Lawler officiating. Interment will be at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Piopolis. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at St. Clements Catholic Church in McLeansboro. Rodney is survived by his wife, Carmin (Hunt) Rubenacker of Dahlgren; his mother, Jody Rubenacker of McLeansboro; two children, Megan and Adam Rubenacker of Dahlgren; two brothers, Randy Rubenacker and wife Debbie and Terry Rubenacker and wife Stacy, all of Dahlgren; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Max and Dana Hunt; four aunts, Bernice Dolan (godmother), Alice Kreher and Virginia "Gin" Rubenacker, all of Mt. Vernon and Patsy Aydt and husband Leo of McLeansboro; uncle, Junior Biggerstaff and wife Sharon of Enfield; brother-in-law, Scott Hunt and wife Angie of Dale; sister-in-law, Tammy Rhodes and husband Sam of Petal, Miss.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Rubenacker. Rodney was a farmer and partner with Rubenacker Farms and 4R Equipment in McLeansboro. He was a member of the Hamilton Co. Unit 10 Board of Education and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Rodney loved watching his children participate in sports and school activities. Memorials may be made to the Hamilton County School Foundation and will be accepted at the church. Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro is in charge of all arrangements

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cindiewells Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/226.315.908.913.914.2.1.2.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: oops i meant to say earl is the son of geo n who is the son of pinckney e who is the son of wlm sr & younger bro of wlm jr... 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: cindiewells Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.jefferson/226.315.908.913.914.2.1.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: there should be some info about earl alonzo wells, the son of george newton wells the son of william wells, sr, who is the brother of Jonathon.... there is info on marriage records in KY that shows John Allen married Hannah Livingston (or msspld as Levingston) & info in the Giles County Tn records that John Allen & William Wells came with their father to Giles County & they had married sisters, Hannah & Elizabeth & Jonathon came later.... by 1821 ---1823 Wlm Sr & Elizabeth had relocated to Alabama had a couple more kiddos then went on to settle in Illinois... by 1825- Pinckey is the son of his I am related to ---John Allen & Hannah went on to Mississippi with their family... I think Jonathon went on to Illinois in the later 1820s.... I have read all of this in records & seen a lot of it in census, I will try to make sure & add John Allen as a bro of Wlm, Sr & attach his marriage info & other stuff. I am still learning so I do it wrong sometime... just keep plugging away... 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.

There is also a divorce in JCI 1925 for marriage #2. Mary ---------- Original Message ---------- From: "Sheldon Jones" <srjones@pcisys.net> To: <iljeffer@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [ILJEFFER] Obituary of Silas E. Riggs 1966 Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 19:41:08 -0600 Silas Edgar "Ed" is s/o Silas RIGGS and Nancy Calperna/Calperney THOMASON (d/o John THOMASON and Clarissa Adaline DRAPER) So, he : 1/m Mary GROTHOFF 30 May 1918 - she d. 28 Aug 1922 (there is a marriage of a Silas E RIGGS to a Bessie BENNETT in 1924 JCI -- his 2nd?) 2/3?/m Lillie Samantha HARMON in 1932 Marion, Williamson Co., IL :-), SRJ > -----Original Message----- > From: iljeffer-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:iljeffer- > bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of zandz@juno.com > Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2010 6:47 PM > To: ILJEFFER@rootsweb.com > Subject: [ILJEFFER] Obituary of Silas E. Riggs 1966 > > Mt. Vernon, IL Register News - Saturday, July 2, 1966 > > Silas Ed RIGGS of 1615 South 10th Street died at 4:45 p.m. Friday in Jefferson > Memorial Hospital at the age of 79y6m13d. Mr. RIGGS, retired, was a former > employee of the Mt. Vernon Car Mfg. Co., and he also operated a used > furniture store in the city. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday > at Myers Chapel. Burial will be in Williams Chapel Cemetery in Franklin > County. The body will lie in state at Myers Chapel where friends may call > after 4:00 p.m. Sunday. > > Mr. RIGGS was born December 18, 1886, in Franklin County, the son of Silas > M. and Pearney (THOMAS) RIGGS. In Mt. Vernon, in 1930, he was married to > Lillie HARMON, who preceded him in death August 20, 1959. He was also > preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. > > He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Virginia BOYD of DuQuoin; and Mrs. > Ruby BRASEL of Sumner, IL; a brother, Burt RIGGS of Iina; several nephews > and nieces, including Mrs. Greta FITZGERRELL of Ina. Mr. RIGGS was a > member of the B.R.C. of A. > ... 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 ____________________________________________________________ Get Free Email with Video Mail & Video Chat! http://www.juno.com/freeemail?refcd=JUTAGOUT1FREM0210

No, she isn't from my HARMONS. I have just discovered that she first married John J. LEUTY in Marion County, IL and these daughters were by that marriage. However, I can not find Lillie LEUTY or Silas E. RIGGS in the 1930 census. 1920 Marion Co., IL Census John LUTIE 26, IL IL IL Lillie 26, IL TN IL Irene 6, IL IL IL Roydam? 2, IL IL IL (son) Virginia 2/12, IL IL IL Mary ---------- Original Message ---------- From: "Sheldon Jones" <srjones@pcisys.net> To: <iljeffer@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [ILJEFFER] Obituary Lillie Riggs 1959 Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 19:32:59 -0600 She is not part of your HARMON's right? -SRJ > -----Original Message----- > From: iljeffer-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:iljeffer- > bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of zandz@juno.com > Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2010 6:38 PM > To: ILJEFFER@rootsweb.com > Subject: [ILJEFFER] Obituary Lillie Riggs 1959 > > Mt. Vernon, IL Register News - Friday, August 21, 1959 > > Mrs. Lillie Samantha RIGGS of 1615 South Tenth Street, died at 7:00 last night > at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for the past > two days. She was 65y10m25d of age. Funeral arrangements were > incomplete today. The body was taken to Myers Chapel. > > Mrs. RIGGS was born October 25, 1893 in Marion County, IL, the daughter of > Richard Lee and Sarah (HAWKINS) HARMON. in 1932 she was married, at > Marion, IL, to S. E. RIGGS, who survives. Mrs. RIGGS was a member of the > Belle Rive Community Church. > > Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Virginia BOYD of > DuQuoin, Irene BUBE of Mt. Vernon and Ruby BRASEL of Sumner, IL; two > sisters, Mrs. Mell BRENTON of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Cora BAIRD of Kell; a > brother, Jake HARMON of Mt. Vernon; and two grandchildren. She was > preceded in death by two children. > > 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 ____________________________________________________________ Moms Asked to Return to School Grant Funding May Be Available to Those That Qualify. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4cbba648ec287301b21st05duc