* OBITUARY: Chelsea Glen Rudolph * Oct. 25, 2012 5 p.m. * Carmi -- Chelsea Glen Rudolph, 99, of Carmi, slipped into God's embrace on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. He was born December 19, 1912 in White County, the son of Chelsea Roland and Nola May (Kuykendall) Rudolph. He married Mary Olive Ridenour August 27, 1933 and she preceded him in death April 30, 2006. Glen had an early start in farming, as he and his mother put out their farm crop when he was only 11 years old. He was considered an excellent farmer, hunter, leader and carpenter. Glen was known throughout the state as one of the finest harness horse driver, trainer and breeder of that sport. He was road commissioner of Hawthorne Township for many years and a member and trustee of McHenry Methodist Church. Glen is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Mike Croghan of Carmi; two grandsons, Kelly Croghan and wife, Darcy, of Louisville, Ky. and Patrick and wife, Beckie, of St. Albans, W.V.; two great-grandchildren, McKenzie and Sean Croghan; three step great-grandchildren, Craig Sherman, Charlie and Leslie Sattes; and three step great-great-grandchildren, Corey, Clemente and Shelby. Graveside funeral services and burial for Chelsea Glen Rudolph, 99, of Carmi will be Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Kuykendall Cemetery in Carmi following a visitation from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Supportive Living of Wabash or TIP Hospice and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home.

* OBITUARY: Dorothy N. Johnson * Oct. 24, 2012 5 p.m. * Evansville, Ind. -- Dorothy N. Johnson, age 93 of Evansville, Ind. but formerly longtime resident of Norris City, died peacefully on October 22, 2012 in the Terrace of Solarbron. Dorothy was born in Iron on December 26, 1918 to the late Vay Buttry and Ola (Murphy) Buttry. She was married in 1940 to Vaughn Johnson who preceded her in death in 2006. Dorothy was a homemaker and helped her husband, Vaughn, throughout their marriage. She loved to cook, can and garden. She had worked at the Chicago Candy Factory and they farmed. Dorothy was a good woman, wonderful wife, sister, aunt and friend. Dorothy is survived by a brother, Starlus Buttry, nieces and nephews, Diane Burkhart, Raymond Buttry, Stella Valetta Knowles, Aubrey Catlin, Ralph Jordan, Dr. Charles Gilpin and several great and great great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Otel Buttry, two sisters, Euland Buttry and Ruth Buttry Catlin, and a niece Carmen Mattingly. The family would like to thank the Solarbron Staff for their wonderful care of Dorothy. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 26, 2012 at the Ebenezer Cemetery in Norris City. Those attending should go directly to the cemetery. Cox & Son Funeral Home in Ridgway is entrusted with the arrangements. One may leave a note of comfort to the family at coxandson.com.

* OBITUARY: Harold Leon Terry * Oct. 24, 2012 10 a.m. * Carmi -- Harold Leon Terry, 87, of Carmi, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. He was born February 10, 1925, in Carter Nine, Okla., the son of Bufford Clifford and Sarah Velma (Hill) Terry. On December 20, 1947, he married Helen Seitz and she survives. Leon enjoyed his family and was an active member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church where he served in several capacities. For 60 years, he was the owner and operator of Big Four Welding Company and was known as "the best backhoe operator in the area." He was a member of the Carmi Lions Club and a past president. Among his pastimes were bowling, boating, water sports, camping, reading (western novels), working with stained glass, jigsaw puzzles, computers and communicating with his friends on Facebook and e-mail. Anyone who ever met him would know that he was an amazing son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend. No matter how you were involved in his life, he knew you loved him and he loved you. Survivors include his wife, Helen Terry of Carmi; son Bill (Linda) Terry of Winter Park, Fla.; daughter Susan (Michael) Cohen of Brewster, N.Y.; sister Peggy Whetstone of Carmi; sister-in-law Arline Terry of Alabama; grandchildren Travis David (Wendy) Terry, Jennifer Nicole Terry, Stephen Garrett Cohen, Brett David Cohen; great grandchildren, Mason Terry, August Terry and Allison Terry. Other survivors include several nieces and nephews, Lois (Steve) Hendrix, Joanne (Scott) Hart, Darin (Debbie) Whetstone, David (Karen) Whetstone, Sarah (Randy) Newlin, Gary (Teresa) Terry, Joe (Brook) Terry, Terry (Rogene) Toler, Loretta (Craig) Stalnaker, and Robin Terry. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters Vera Toler and infant Faye Terry; brothers Clifford Cleo Terry and Lawrence Terry; brother-in-law Forrest Toler; sister-in-law Sue Terry; and nephews Dennis Terry and Gene Toler. Visitation is 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, October 26, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cook Funeral Chapel with burial in White County Memorial Garden. Memorials may be made to the Emmanuel United Methodist Church general fund. More information is available at cookfuneralchapel.com.

* OBITUARY: Donald Ray Benjamin * Oct. 24, 2012 10 a.m. * Centralia -- Donald Ray Benjamin, formerly of Centralia, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at Veteran Administration Facility in Marion. He was born June 21, 1949, in Centralia, the son of Kenneth and Josephine (Hatfield) Benjamin. He was married to Brenda (Robertson) Benjamin and she survives. Don was a correction officer for the Illinois Department of Corrections, a lifetime member of the VFW, member of Vietnam Vets of America and the American Legion. He is survived by his wife Brenda; stepdaughters Lynn (Brian) Marks, Kathy (Josh) Sherwood; brothers Kenneth (Dixie) Benjamin, Gary Benjamin; half-brother Troy Lewis; half-sister Debbie Lewis; grandchildren Misty Lanier, Jeremiah Goddy, Thomas Josiah Goddy, Ashley Caravello; and great grandchildren Chloe and Avery. Per Don's request, his remains were cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi is in charge of arrangements. Visit cookfuneralchapel.com for more information.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BobUpton63 Surnames: Uptons Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/355.496.507.836.839/mb.ashx Message Board Post: So many Uptons lived in Ky. My gg grandfather Jesse Upton came from there-He married May Polly Hackney-He had a brother Issac and their father Samuel was from Ireland-anyone who is kin to these people/please contact me b62knight@yahoo.com-my family tree on ancestor is under William Haywood Upton/Lorene Vaughn-please look to see if we are related 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: jbische_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4501.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank You for the information. I will follow up on it. Joe 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: RPawly49 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4501.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Grayville Mercury Independent (now defunct)would surely have printed the obit you are after. The entire newspaper which was publishe until 1996 is at the Abraham Lincoln Library in Springfield, Il. Probably at Library of congress too. rita 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.

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: [chat - ilgenweb;6284] Arlington Map Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:14:50 -0400 (EDT) From: DKGenWebSheri@aol.com Reply-To: ilgenwebchat@googlegroups.com To: dkgenwebsheri@aol.com CC: ilgenwebchat@googlegroups.com Here's an interactive map of Arlington National Cemetery http://public.mapper.army.mil/ANC/ANCWeb/PublicWMV/ancWeb.html search burials, view events, browse points of interest, submit feedback. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ilgenwebchat" group. To post to this group, send email to ilgenwebchat@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to ilgenwebchat+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/ilgenwebchat?hl=en.

* OBITUARY: Frances N. Pollard * Oct. 23, 2012 5 p.m. * Carmi -- Frances N. Pollard, age 74 of Carmi, died Tuesday morning October 23, 2012 at her home. She was born April 18, 1938 in Grayville, the daughter of Ezra and Virginia (Hutchcraft) Simmons. She married William Pollard on January 27, 1953 in Shawneetown and he preceded her in death in 2008. Frances had worked for many years as an in home healthcare worker for Addus Healthcare in Mt. Carmel. She loved to learn and she took many interesting classes at the local junior college to further herself. She was a very active member of the Carmi New Beginnings Church of God. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Emma Pollard, Everett Pollard and Albert and Rachel Pollard, all of Carmi; two daughters, Peggy Browning and Jenny Midkiff both of Carmi; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Earl Ray Simmons of California and Tommy (Shirley) Simmons of Griffin, Ind.; two sisters, Barbara Allen and Irene Adams both of Indiana; two brothers-in-law, Robert (Loretta) Pollard of Carmi and Roy Pollard of Thailand; four sisters-in-law, Betty (Tom) Hosick and Mabel (Don) Todd all of Enfield, Maxine and Doyles Harvey of Tennessee and Helen Sexton and a very special friend, Maurice McCall, and a special niece Delores Gunter, all of Carmi. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband William; one son, William "Little Bill" Pollard; two sons-in-law, Larry Browning and Kirk Midkiff; granddaughter, Amy Lynn Pollard; brother, Jimmy Pollard and sister, Sereda Simmons Jones. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 26, 2012 at the Carmi New Beginnings Church of God with Rev. Keith Moore and Wade Carty officiating. Burial will be in North Maple Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. on Thursday at the church. The family would like to give special thanks to TIP Hospice in Mt. Carmel for their excellent care. The Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Carmi is in charge of all arrangements. Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.

* OBITUARY: Glenna Renshaw * Oct. 23, 2012 2 p.m. * Evansville, Ind. -- Glenna Renshaw, 57, of Evansville, Ind., passed away at 1:08 a.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2012 at Deaconess Hospice Care Center in Evansville, Ind. She was born January 24, 1954 in Carmi, the daughter of Glenn and Eloise (Crawford) Renshaw. She was a 1972 graduate of Carmi Township High School. Glenna is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Shawna and Cody Hopkins of Elizabethtown and Twana Howell of Poseyville, Ind.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Nathan Davenport and Michael and Teresa Davenport all of Evansville, Ind.; a brother and sister-in-law, Bruce and Lois Renshaw of Evansville, Ind.; and nine grandchildren, Lexie and Cody "Bubby" Hopkins, Hunter, Damien and Samantha Davenport, Jordan, Dillon and Ethan Howell, and Zachary Davenport. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Mike, Steve and Rick Renshaw. Funeral services for Glenna Renshaw, 57, of Evansville, Ind. will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi with Rev. Jerry Crawford officiating. Burial will follow in Kingdom Cemetery in Carmi. Friends may call from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday at Campbell Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made in Glenna's name to Deaconess Hospice or the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information visit campbellfuneralservices.com.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jbische_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4501.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, Mayor Joe and family are related but at this time not interested. 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: jbische_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4501.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, Originally the name is Bichet in France, Alsace, Moselle area. In the US it has been changed into Beshea, Bisch, Bische and Bishea. Joe 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: LarryRBish Surnames: Bish, Besche Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4501.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Is the surname connected to the Bish name which was origionally Besche in Germany/France border area of the Alsace..? 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: RPawly49 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4501.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Joe-- the current mayor of Grayville is no doubt your relative. His name is Joe Bisch. Contact him through city hall in Grayville. 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: RPawly49 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/2036.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Larry---Herschel Groff had a weekly column he wrote for the Mercury Independent Newspaper. The columns have been reprinted in two books which are available at the Navigator Newspaper based in Albion/Grayville Ill. They are so interesting I can read them over and over. Remember Johnny Appman?? Articles about him amd his dog. Well worth the small price. Contact the Navigator Newspaper for copies. Incidentally there has been a new library built in Grayville whoch is called the Groff Library. much history available there. rita sturm pawly. pawlyr@yahoo.com 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.

On October 19, 2012 at 10:45am, Reverend Michael Allen Steed age 58, went to be with the Lord. Mike “O Glory” Steed was serving as pastor of New Hope Webb Baptist Church of Mt. Vernon, IL. He will be best remembered as the man who loved to laugh. He was a voice on the local radio station the Vine and kept his audience laughing with countless stories and his constant humor. Mike had served in the ministry for 33 years in churches both in Illinois and Missouri, including Wayne City Baptist, Platte City Baptist, and Logan Street Baptist. Mike was a graduate of William Jewell College and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City. He also served as Director of Missions for the Salem South Baptist Association of Mt. Vernon, IL. Other ministries included serving the IBSA Music camps, directing youth camps, directing “Teen Talks” at Wayne City High School, singing at numerous weddings and revivals and sharing the Lord with everyone he could. Mike used his special talent of drawing characters on napkins in restaurants to share the Lord with others. On October 19, 2012 at 10:45am, Reverend Michael Allen Steed age 58, went to be with the Lord. Mike “O Glory” Steed was serving as pastor of New Hope Webb Baptist Church of Mt. Vernon, IL. He will be best remembered as the man who loved to laugh. He was a voice on the local radio station the Vine and kept his audience laughing with countless stories and his constant humor. Mike had served in the ministry for 33 years in churches both in Illinois and Missouri, including Wayne City Baptist, Platte City Baptist, and Logan Street Baptist. Mike was a graduate of William Jewell College and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City. He also served as Director of Missions for the Salem South Baptist Association of Mt. Vernon, IL. Other ministries included serving the IBSA Music camps, directing youth camps, directing “Teen Talks” at Wayne City High School, singing at numerous weddings and revivals and sharing the Lord with everyone he could. Mike used his special talent of drawing characters on napkins in restaurants to share the Lord with others. Michael is survived by his wife Jane (Mitchell) Steed of 38 years, his daughter Holly and son-in-law Keith Braddock of Maryville, IL, his son Ryan and daughter-in-law Ashley(Eaton) Steed of Pelzer, SC. He is also survived by four precious grandchildren who affectionately called him “PawPaw,” Chandler, Cade, and Cloee Braddock and Gabby Steed. He is also survived by his mother and stepfather Irma (Ice) Steed Poole and husband Bob of Thompsonville, IL, mother-in-law Virginia Mitchell of Enfield, IL, sister-in-law Marsha Steed of Galatia, IL, brother-in-law Steve Mitchell of Enfield, IL, brother-in-law Dan and Julie Mitchell of Wadesville, IN, brother-in-law Tony and Teresa Mitchell of McLeansboro, IL, sister-in-law Nancy and Steve Thomas of Springerton, IL, sister-in-law Clara and Dean Vaughn of St. Jacob, IL, brother-in-law Chris and Cathy Mitchell of Enfield, IL, brother-in-law Greg Mitchell of Noblesville, IN, as well as many nephews and nieces and a vast number of extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Bill Steed, his brother Rev. Denny Steed, father-in-law Gene Mitchell, paternal grandparents Adrian and Ella Steed, and maternal grandparents Irvin and Clara Ice. VISITATION will be from 5 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, October 22, at Logan Street Baptist Church in Mount Vernon. FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 23, also at Logan Street Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, with Reverend Jimmy Bledsoe officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Mount Vernon. For those who wish, memorials may be given to American Diabetes Association or to the American Heart Association in Memory of Rev. Michael Allen "Mike" Steed and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, 62864.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JasonPresley1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/2485.1.2.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I've fixed the link, but I have no further information on Emily Berry, beyond what others have found. 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: JohnSpence62 Surnames: Spence, Poole Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/642.660/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From my records Alexander Pitt (Bud) Spence (1856-1939) was born in White County ILL to parents Robert Barnett Spence (1824-1878)and Adeline Calvert Spence (1828-1906). Alexander Pitt Spence married Emily Poole 19-Mar-1872. The marriage information is from the Illinois State Archives databases (http://www.ilsos.gov/isavital/marriagesrch.jsp). 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: mlhueyfamily Surnames: Funkhauser, Boyd, Jones, Land and others Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4493.3.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You are most welcome. Thanks for sharing what you know about them. I have worked at trying to make some sense of the numbers to no avail...you know the ultimate puzzle..ha. If you learn anything else or find family members of any of the young please let me know. Now that I know they(some at least) probably moved to the MO area..I will search for ties here also. Thanks again. 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: cbconly Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4493.3.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks so much for this photo. I live in the Viskniskki home, where Evelyn was born. Those look like a group of girls maybe who all went to the Presbyterian church or school together. Many folks from White County moved over to the Dexter Co. MO area to work in the lumber industry. I can't figure out the numbers. 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.