* OBITUARY: Randall Williams * Nov. 12, 2012 6 a.m. * Carmi -- Randall Williams, age 54, of Carmi, passed away Friday, November 9, 2012, at his home. He was born December 13, 1957, in Carmi, the son of John A. and Shirley (Stein) Williams. Randy was a machine operator at the sawmill for many years. He was an avid train enthusiast. He is survived by his father and step-mother, John A. and Barbara Williams, of Mt. Vernon, Ill.; a son, Nathan Williams, of Enfield; two brothers and a sister-n-law, John Williams of McLeansboro, and Brian S. and Judy Williams of Mt. Vernon, Ill.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Rose Lee Katherine and Dennis Knight of Mt. Vernon, Ill., and Teresa and Stephen Kirkpatrick of Mt. Vernon, Ill.; a grandson, Chase Martin Williams of Enfield; nine nieces and nephews; and many friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, Shirley, in 2004. A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, November 12, 2012, at Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Enfield. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until the time of service in the funeral home chapel. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Condolences may be left on-line by visiting stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.

* OBITUARY: Chelsea Erkman * Nov. 12, 2012 7 a.m. * Enfield -- Chelsea Erkman, 88, of Enfield passed away at 5:57 p.m. Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Phoenix Nursing and Rehab in Carmi. He was born in Enfield on August 11, 1924, the son of Edward and Agnes Dora (Lichtenberger) Erkman. Chelsea married the love of his life, Pauline Smith, on December 24, 1944. Chelsea was a grain and livestock farmer for over 45 years. He was a life long member and deacon of Enfield Christian Church. He served as a trustee of Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi and on the board of directors of Wabash Valley Service Company. Chelsea is survived by his wife of almost 68 years, Pauline; a daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Frank Musgrave of Carmi; a son and daughter-in-law, Don and Vicki Erkman of Carmi; four grandchildren, Deon Hall and her husband, Terry, Kathleen Fulkerson and her husband, Joey, Devin Lane and her husband, Joey and Lauren Musgrave and her fiancée, Nathan Whetstone; two step-grandchildren, David Mitchell and his wife, Danyelle and Pam Haywood and her husband, Matt; 14 great grandchildren, Tyson Musgrave, Austin Ritcheson, Carly Fulkerson, Jase and Nate Kiefer, Ty, Ashton and Tucker Lane, Isabella Hall, Makayla Blazier, Macen and Max Haywood and Seth and Lexi Mitchell; and two sisters-in-law, Delora Erkman of West Virginia and Dorothy and Louis Youngs of Lawrenceville. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Roy, Harry and John Erkman. Funeral Services for Chelsea Erkman, 88, of Enfield will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Enfield Christian Church. Burial will be in Enfield Cemetery. Friends may call at the Enfield Christian Church from 4 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made in Chelsea's name to the Phoenix Foundation or to TIP Hospice. For more information visit campbellfuneralservices.com.

* OBITUARY: Carl Roser * Nov. 9, 2012 9 a.m. * White County -- Carl Roser, 100, life long resident of White County, passed away, Friday, November 9, 2012 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. He was born October 24, 1912 in White County, the son of Charles Elmer and Minnie Merle (Lutz) Roser. Carl married Vida Lucy Ragel December 24, 1932 and she preceded him in death November 5, 2001. Carl was a grain and livestock farmer and a member and former board member of the White County Farm Bureau. Carl was a member and deacon at Burnt Prairie Congregational Christian Church. Carl is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn Joyce and Tom Renfro of Quitman, Ga.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Lowell and Sue Roser and Charles "Red" Roser, all of Carmi; eight grandchildren, Kent and Shannon Roser, Kyle and Nikki Roser, Scott Roser, Annette and Barry Carter, Ryan Roser, Mark Renfro, Carla and David Naylor and Natalie Chambliss; 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys White; two brothers, Doyle and Ralph Roser; and a grandson, Kevin Renfro. Funeral Services for Carl Roser, 100, of Carmi are pending at the Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. For more information visit campbellfuneralservices.com.

* OBITUARY: Dennis R. Paul * Nov. 7, 2012 8 a.m. * Carmi -- Dennis R. Paul, age 57 of Carmi, died Tuesday morning November 6, 2012 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. He was born September 7, 1955 in Carmi, the son of Kenneth and Emma Lee (Cherry) Paul. He married Tina M. Stokes on April 2, 1976 in Carmi and she survives. Dennis retired after 22 years from Amax Coal Company in Kingsburg. He later worked at G.E. Sabic in Mt. Vernon, Ind. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. A member of the Enfield Masonic Lodge and attended Carmi New Beginning Church of God. Dennis liked to fish, but mostly he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, helping with their sports and just going to the playground and spending time with them outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Tina; one son and daughter-in-law, Jacob and Ashely Paul of Carmi; one daughter and son-in-law, Michele and Ryan Hoskins of Bowling Green, Ky.; two grandchildren, Alley Marvel Kristine Paul and Gabriel Keith Hoskins; his father, Kenneth of Carmi; two sisters and brother-in-law, Kimberly Hall of Evansville, Ind. and Crystal and Dana Wargel of Ridgway. He is preceded in death by his mother, Emma Lee, and one brother, Carl Paul. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday November 9, 2012 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Carmi. At 7 p.m., military rites will be conducted by the Carmi V.F.W and American Legion. Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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* OBITUARY: Donna E. (Harrison) Rose * Nov. 5, 2012 6 p.m. * Carmi -- Donna E. (Harrison) Rose, 59, of Carmi, passed away at 5:25 a.m. Sunday, November 4, 2012 at her residence. Donna was born February 26, 1953 in Grayville, the daughter of Donald and Rebecca (Nelson) Harrison. She is survived by her mother, Rebecca O'Neal of Carmi; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Connie and Jack Lamont of Carmi, and their children, Kevin and Kelly (Sheila) Savage, Scott (Tonya) and Jerry Lamont, Kathy and Randy Buchanan of Carmi and their children, Chris (Amy) Buchanan and Amy (Jason) Weasel and Jeannie and Donald Hiebert of Norris City and their children, Doug (Kate) Hiebert and Becky (David) Wheeler; a brother, Ronald Beck of Carmi, his daughter, Megan (Charlie) Digman; and caregiver, Tina Smith. Donna was preceded in death by her father. Funeral services for Donna E. (Harrison) Rose, 59, of Carmi, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. Burial will be in Centerville Cemetery near Carmi. Friends may call on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

* OBITUARY: Marvin Taylor Hill * Nov. 5, 2012 6:45 p.m. * Crossville -- Marvin Taylor Hill, 83, of Crossville, died Sunday, November 4, 2012, at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, Ind. He was born January 19, 1929, in Lerna, the son of Arthur and Florence Hill. He was married to Doris (Jenell) Hill for 63 years, and she survives. Marvin graduated from Lerna High School, Eastern Illinois University and Utterback's Business College. He was a Sergeant First Class in the US Army, and served in the Korean War and the Army Reserve. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Crossville where he served as a deacon, Sunday school superintendent and financial advisor. Marvin was a partner in Modern Gas Company for 37 years in Grayville and Fairfield. He had a deep sense of pride in his community where he served on the school board for 12 years, and was the mayor of Crossville for two terms, ran for the office of County Commission and was involved with Coleman Tri-County Services. He obtained a grant for Phillips Township for a new water treatment plant. His memberships include the Scottish Rite for 57 years, Masonic Lodge Sheba 200 for 59 years, Ainad Temple for more than 50 years, Shriners for 57 years, Gorin Commandery #14 Knight Templar, and Post 696 of the American Legion. Most of all, he was a loving, caring, and giving husband and father. His family was always his first concern. Survivors include his wife, Doris Hill of Crossville; daughters Diana (Ken) Lamont of Crossville; Donna (Larry) Maurer of Evansville, Ind., Barbara (Bob) Coatney of Atlanta, Ga.; grandchildren Shawn (Holly) Daniel and Nikole Lamont; great grandchildren Tanner Daniel and Max Moore. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, November 7 at United Methodist Church in Crossville. Funeral with rites by the Scottish Rite and Masonic Lodge is at 10 a.m., Thursday, November 8 at the church. Burial with military rites will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Grayville. More information is available at cookfuneralchapel.com. ,

* OBITUARY: Helen "Mimi" Hollister * Nov. 5, 2012 9 a.m. * Carmi -- Helen E. "Mimi" Hollister, 94, of Carmi passed away at 8 p.m. Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. She was born August 11, 1918 in Carmi, the daughter of David Morton and Grace Pearl (Funkhouser) Wheeler. Helen married her high school sweetheart, Frank McElyea, and later married Burch Hollister and he preceded her in death. Helen graduated from Carmi High School in 1936. She worked for several years for the City of Carmi and later worked at Walmart and the Carmi Motel. Helen was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the Coffee Shop Club. Helen was clearly loved by all who knew her and especially by her grandchildren, Nikki and Brent Edwards of Carmi and Doug Metcalf of Mt. Carmel; a great-granddaughter, Alexis Metcalf of Mt. Carmel; a nephew, Bob Young of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; and her adopted granddaughter, Melody Veatch, special caregivers, Cora and Rick Yates, and the countless people who called her Mimi. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cinda Lu Farny and a sister, Doris Young. Graveside funeral services and burial for Helen E. "Mimi" Hollister, 94, of Carmi will be at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at White County Memorial Garden with Steve Nelson officiating. Friends may call at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi from 6 until 8 p.m. on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made in Helen's name to The Phoenix Foundation of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information please visit campbellfuneralservices.com.

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. OBITUARY: Lillian Lucille "Annie" Sizemore . Nov. 2, 2012 7 a.m. . Columbia, Tenn. -- Lillian Lucille "Annie" Sizemore passed away on Thursday November 1, 2012 in Columbia, Tenn. after an extended illness. She was born on December 16, 1928 in Oklahoma, the daughter of Vivian (Hardin) and Robert Buford. Annie grew up in Maunie, and graduated from Bristow Oklahoma High School in 1947. She attended Lockyear Business College before marrying Hazel Lee Sizemore and they resided in Evansville, Ind. They later divorced. Annie is survived by daughter, Sue "Suzy" Donahoo and her husband Steve of Spring Hill, Tenn., brothers Bobby Buford and his wife, Lois, of Texas, and Mickey Miller and his wife, Ruth Ann, of Thompsonville. Also are three grandchildren, Rachael Teitsort and her husband, Jack, of Centralia, Mike Donahoo and his wife, Adrienne, of Austin, Tx., and Mark Donahoo of Spring Hill, Tenn., three great-grandchildren, and one step great grandchild. She also leaves several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many long-time friends. Preceding her in death are her parents, brothers, Garold Buford, Harold Buford, Wayne Miller and infant sister, Mary, who died shortly after her birth. Following her request, she will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at Campbell Funeral Home. Internment will be at the Kuykendall Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Spring Hill Church of Christ Building Fund, 5351 Main St., Spring Hill, TN 37174, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

* OBITUARY: Frank Paul, III * Oct. 31, 2012 1 p.m. * Enfield -- Frank Paul, III, 62, of Enfield, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012 in Enfield. Frank was born November 21, 1949 in Passaic, N.J., the son of Frank Alfred and Grace (Mangus) Paul, Jr. He married Sandy Newman on October 10, 2010. Frank was a truck driver for Happy Trails in Henderson, Ky. and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of Duck's Hardware Social Club and Cornerstone Church of Christ in McLeansboro. Frank is survived by his wife, Sandy of Enfield; a step-daughter, Stephanie (Hunter) Brewer of Lander, Wy.; two stepsons, Eric (Robin) Shook of Texaco and Matthew (Gina) Shook of Centralia; his mother, Grace Paul of N.J.; three sons, Josh, Russell and Ethan Paul; a sister, Diane (Richie) Kemp of Clifton, N.J.; four grandchildren, Carter and Cassidy Shook and Levi and Lyra Shook; and a niece Jennifer (Mike) Vukosa and their daughter, Blake. He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral services for Frank Paul, III, 62, of Enfield, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, November 9, 2012 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi with Brother Roger Turner officiating. Burial will be in Enfield Cemetery with Military Rites by Carmi VFW and American Legion. Friends may call from 5 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 8 at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be made in Frank's name to the Cornerstone Church of Christ Building Fund and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi.

* OBITUARY: Ella Mae Bradshaw * Oct. 31, 2012 8 a.m. * Carmi -- Ella Mae Bradshaw, 79, of Carmi, passed away at 10:43 a.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Ind. She was born March 24, 1933 in Crossville, the daughter of Lawrence Edward and Jessie (Koontz) Sturm. Ella Mae married Charles Fred Bradshaw July 27, 1951. Ella Mae was a homemaker and an active long time member of Cherry Street General Baptist Church in Carmi. Ella Mae is survived by her husband of 61 years, Fred Bradshaw of Carmi; a daughter and son-in-law, Melody and Jeff Hosick of Carmi; four sons and three daughter-in-laws, Charles and Kathy Bradshaw of Warner Robbins, Ga., Terry Bradshaw and Gary and Gayla Bradshaw, all of Mt. Vernon, Ill.; and Jack and Jill Bradshaw of Carmi; 10 grandchildren, Michel (Randy) Daniel, Melissa Bradshaw, Kendra (Scott) Fiala, Lucy (Jeremy) Redman, Abby (Jody) Underwood, Ryan (Krista) Bradshaw, Ben (Natalia) Bradshaw, Keaton (Lacey) Bradshaw, Kyle (Holley) Hosick and Lindsey Hosick; 14 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Marie South of Mt. Vernon, Ill. and Betty Wright of Danville, Ill. Funeral services for Ella Mae Bradshaw, 79, of Carmi, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 2, 2012 at Cherry Street General Baptist Church in Carmi. Burial will be in Kingdom Cemetery near Carmi. Friends may call from 5 until 8 p.m. on Thursday at the church. Memorial contributions can be made in Ella Mae's name to the Cherry Street General Baptist Church Food Pantry. Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi is in charge of arrangements.

* OBITUARY: Howard W. Churchwell * Oct. 29, 2012 noon * Carmi -- Howard W. Churchwell, age 71, of Carmi, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital. He was born October 26, 1941, in Carmi, the son of Howard B. and Sarah (Swindle) Churchwell. Howard married Janet Erwin on June 2, 1961 at the East Side Baptist Mission in Carmi and she survives. Howard was a police officer for a short time, then worked at Whirlpool as a maintenance supervisor before he retired. He had attended First Baptist Church, and then became a member of Crossroads Bible Church. Howard was truly loved by his wife and family and will be deeply missed. In addition to being a wonderful husband and father, Howard was an avid fisherman, gardener, and civil war and history enthusiast. He is survived by his wife, Janet; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Stacey Churchwell and Timothy M. and Christy Churchwell; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Joyce King and Shirley and Lee Raley, all of Henderson, Ky.; and Peggy and George Aborn of Grayville; his little buddy and nephew, Cameron Bruns; and many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, at Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Carmi. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until the time of service in the funeral home chapel. Chaplain Mike Fields will officiate. A private family burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to assist with funeral expenses and will be accepted at the funeral home. Condolences may be left on-line by visiting stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.

* OBITUARY: Radford Murray Johnson, III * Oct. 29, 2012 7 p.m. * Crossville -- Radford Murray Johnson, III, 51, of Crossville, died Sunday, October 28, 2012, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. He was born May 23, 1961, in Carmi, the son of Radford M. Johnson, Jr., and Sylvia Kellene (Sutton) Johnson. Radford had a passion for farming, and he owned and operated a gun shop and a trucking company. He was a member of the Crossville United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge, the Shrine, and the National Rifle Association. He was an avid gun enthusiast, and enjoyed riding ATV's, cooking, practical jokes, boating, winemaking and Great Dane dogs. Star Trek and weird science fiction movies were among his favorite pastimes. Whenever there was a project to be done, Radford was there to supervise it. He thoroughly embraced life and loved his friends and family. Survivors include his father, Radford M. Johnson, Jr.; sons Radford "Ford" (Patricia) Johnson and Max Ritter Johnson; daughter Morgan (Brandon) Pringle, all of Crossville; sisters Jeannie Kellene Johnson, Leisa (Robert) Loehrlein; grandchildren Tucker Chase Pringle and Lydia Kellene Johnson; nieces Whitney Krantz, Sydney Simon and Evan Loehrlein, all of Evansville, Ind. and significant other Amy Ashworth Girot. He is preceded in death by his mother, Kellene Johnson. Visitation is 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday, November 1, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Crossville. Funeral services are at 10 a.m., Friday, November 2, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Crossville with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery in Grayville. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. More information is at cookfuneralchapel.com.

* OBITUARY: William Frank Large * Oct. 30, 2012 2 p.m. * Morgantown, W.V. -- William Frank Large, 80, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Oct. 25, 2012, in Morgantown, W.V. He was born on March 18, 1932, in Carmi to William and Lucy (Nelson) Large. Bill retired from DuPont Washington Works as a mechanic. In recent years, he has enjoyed his retirement in Barefoot Bay, Fla. Bill grew up in Carmi where he graduated from Carmi High School in 1950. After high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force in 1950, and served as a crew chief for four years during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1954, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. Bill worked at Delta Drilling Company as a driller and Baker Oil Tools as a sales and service representative before joining DuPont as a mechanic in 1966. He retired in 1991 after 25 years. Bill lived in Parkersburg, W.Va., before he retired to Barefoot Bay, Fla., in 1995. Bill married Naomi Estelle Weaver in 1957 in Grafton, W.V. They were happily married for 55 years. He enjoyed fishing, boating and traveling with his family. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lucy Large; and his sisters, Carol (Large) Williams and Barbara Jean Camfield. He is survived by his spouse, Naomi (Weaver) Large of Barefoot Bay, Fla.; his daughter, Shirley (Larry) Reber of Parkersburg, W.Va.; his daughter, Lori (Steve) Wilson of Pickerington, Ohio; his son, John (Michelle) Large of Morgantown, W.V.; his sister, Wilma Rumsey of Norris City; his brother, John (Faye) Large of Carmi; his grandson, Justin (Heather) Reber of Washington, W.V.; his granddaughter, Lori (Nathan) Pickens of Washington, W.V.; his granddaughter, Kathryn Wilson of Pickerington, Ohio; his grandson, Evan William Large of Morgantown, W.V.; his great-grandsons, Logan Reber and Sawyer and Cohen Pickens of Washington, W.V.; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

* OBITUARY: Martha Ann Wallace * Oct. 29, 2012 noon * Evansville, Ind. -- Martha Ann Wallace, 73, of Evansville, Ind., passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Woodbridge Nursing Home in Evansville, Ind. She was born July 17, 1939 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Robert Glen and Dorothy Wallace, who preceded her in death. Martha moved with family to Carmi in 1947. She attended Jefferson and Washington schools and graduated from Carmi High School in 1957. She worked at Deaconess Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital for many years. She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, James and Donna Wallace and two special friends, Jane Myers and Donna Stewart, her caregivers. Private services will be held at a later date.

* OBITUARY: Harland J. Stucky * Oct. 29, 2012 noon * Carmi -- Harland J. Stucky, 90, of Carmi, died Monday, October 29, 2012 at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. He was born August 6, 1922, in Prairie Du Sac, Wis., the son of Charles and Genevieve (Bartholomew) Stucky. He was married to Lois J. (Willis) Stucky and she preceded him in death on October 5, 2006. Harland was a construction worker, World War II Army Veteran, and member of several organizations including the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Moose Lodge and 40 and 8. Anywhere he went, he enjoyed visiting with people. Survivors include two sons, Doug (Brenda) Stucky, Kevin Stucky, all of Carmi; sisters Karen Pahl of Davis, Marguerite Keith of Freeport; grandchildren Kim (Pat) Owen, Michelle (Robert) Niehaus, Belinda (Kenny) Kostenbader, Christine Stucky, Kelly (Shawn Jones) Stucky, Kevin M. (Catherine Saelens-Alvarado) Stucky; and five great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife; sisters Doris "Dotty" Taber and Pat Richardt. At Harland's direction, his remains were cremated and a memorial service will be at a later date. Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi is in charge of arrangements. More information is at cookfuneralchapel.com

* OBITUARY: Versa M. Gwaltney * Oct. 27, 2012 1 p.m. * Carmi -- Versa M. Gwaltney, age 91, of Carmi, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012, at Wabash Christian Retirement Center. She was born May 18, 1921, in Burnt Prairie Township, the daughter of Paul and Gertrude (Jordan) Gwaltney. Versa was a Laboratory Technician who worked in St. Louis and at Smith Klein, as well as many area hospitals, including White County Hospital. She was a member of Ashland Christian Church. She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Ted and Lois Gwaltney of Carmi; and many nieces and nephews She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Everett and Charles Gwaltney; and two sisters, Edith and Ethel Gwaltney. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 29, 2012 at Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Carmi. Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. until the time of service. Pastor Braden Willis and Chaplain Mike Fields will officiate. Burial will be in Centerville Cemetery. Condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LRoberts1694 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4501.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Name: Joseph Bisch Birth Date: 29 Oct 1850 Birth Place: Elses, Durbin, Indiana Death Date: 16 Apr 1946 Death Place: Grayville, White, Illinois Burial Date: 18 Apr 1946 Burial Place: Grayville, Edwards, Illinois Cemetery Name: Oak Grove Death Age: 95 Occupation: Farmer Race: White Marital Status: M Gender: Male Residence: Gray Twp., White, Ill. Spouse Name: Mary FHL Film Number: 1991463 Illinois Marriages, 1851-1900 Name: Mary Maletta Lukenbill Gender: Female Spouse Name: Joseph Bish Marriage Date: Jul 11, 1878 Marriage County: White Comments: This record can be found at the County Court Records, Film # 0977068 - 0977072. Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," name: Joseph Bisch death date: 16 Apr 1946 death place: Grayville, White, Illinois gender: Male age: 95 estimated birth year: 1851 birth date: 29 Oct 1850 birthplace: Elses, Durbin, Indiana occupation: Farmer residence: Gray Twp., White, Ill. spouse: Mary burial date: 18 Apr 1946 burial place: Grayville, Edwards, Illinois cemetery: Oak Grove digital folder number: 4005427 image number: 1734 film number: 1991463 volume/page/certificate number: cn 51003 http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Bisch&GSfn=JOseph&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=16&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=74656037&df=all& Joseph Bisch Memorial Photos Flowers Edit Share Learn about upgrading this memorial... Birth: Oct. 29, 1850 Death: Apr. 16, 1946 Family links: Parents: Joseph Bichet (1811 - 1869) Richarde Bernauer Bichet (1811 - 1855) Spouse: Mary M. Lukenbill Bisch (1861 - 1947) Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery Grayville Edwards County Illinois, USA Created by: Joe Bische Record added: Aug 09, 2011 Find A Grave Memorial# 74656037 You might try the White County Genealogy Society or Historical Society in Carmi. I believe they have microfilm newspapers in the Carmi Library also. 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.