. OBITUARY: David Evans Oct. 8, 2012 1 p.m. . David Evans, age 46, of Carmi, passed away Friday, October 5, 2012, at his home. He was born August 13, 1966, in Monticello, N.Y., the son of Charles B. and Ann C. (Hotchkiss) Evans. David worked at the Carmi Country Club for many years maintaining the golf course. He is survived by his girlfriend, Dana Brownfield; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Mike Evans of Carmi, and Danny and Sheri Evans of Georgia; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Patti and Charles Y. Acord of Carmi, and Bonnie Mowry of South Carolina; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Cindy Rohmann; and a brother-in-law, Bob Mowry. Private family services will be held. Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Carmi is in charge of arrangements. Contributions may be made to the funeral home to help with expenses. Condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Sereniti2012 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4541.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Rosa White was my grandmother 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: Sereniti2012 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4541.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The family race is African American, at least until we get further up. There is Creek, Black foot, Cherokee and Choctaw in the bloodline. Cedell Amos is my father. Cedell Francis married Naomi Coffee, my grandmother. 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.
* OBITUARY: Jean Anselment * Oct. 5, 2012 1 p.m. * Wauwatosa, Wis. -- Jean (Tallman) Anselment, 86, of Wauwatosa, Wis. and formerly of Sycamore, peacefully left us for Heaven September 22, 2012. She was married to Kenneth L. Anselment for 59 years. He preceded her in death. Jean is the loving mother of Kenneth L. (Angela) Anselment Jr.; treasured grandma of Kenneth L. (Gabrielle) Anselment III, Christine (Jeffrey) Mikula and Marianne (John) Callaghan; proud great grandma of Ryan, Katie, Mary Kate, Joe, John, Patrick and Colleen; and dear sister of Thora Burgess. Jean is also lovingly remembered by Linda (David) Searcy, Janet Davy and Mark Burgess, and other family and friends. She was preceded to Heaven by her twin brother John M. Tallman Jr. and sisters Carolyn Miller and Ruth Mueller. A private family memorial service will be held. Memorials in Jean's name may be made to St. Camillus Foundation and are appreciated. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the St. Camillus's staff and the Palliative and Hospice caregivers for their compassionate and loving care given Jean and her family
* OBITUARY: William E. "Bill" Pierson * ct. 5, 2012 1 p.m. * William E. "Bill" Pierson, 91, of Carmi, passed away Friday morning, October 5, 2012 at his home. He was born December 25, 1920 in Princeton, Ind., the son of William E. and Mona (Walker) Pierson. Bill was raised in the Carmi area and graduated from Carmi High School. He married Alberta Miller June 22, 1947 and she preceded him in death November 6, 1981. Bill was a Navy veteran of WWII where he served in the Pacific with the 50th Seabees for three years and 12 days. He was a lifetime contractor and co-owner of Pierson and Pyle Steel Contractors. Bill was a 68-year member of the American Legion, a lifetime member of the VFW and Elks, and a charter member of the Carmi Country Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Paula Pierson of Carmi; a daughter, Stella Wolf of Newburgh, Ind.; five grandchildren, Beth (Jeremy) Hafele of Evansville, Ind., Bill (Sara) Arbaugh of Evansville, Ind., Penny (Danny) Goodman of Gulf Breeze, Fla., Leslie (Mark) Kessler of Carmi and Dan Arbaugh of Evansville, Ind.; six great-grandchildren, Selah and Isaiah Goodman, Matthew and Jacob Hafele, and Aubrey and Blake Kessler; a sister and brother-in-law, Maxine and Jim Jones of Murray, Ky.; a brother and sister-in-law, Loren and Imogene Pierson of Homewood; and a sister-in-law, Jerry Pierson of Oklahoma City, Okla. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sister, Helen Presley, and brother, Samuel "Jim" Pierson. Funeral services for William E. "Bill" Pierson, 91, of Carmi, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi with Rev. Mike Buckman officiating. Burial will be in Big Prairie Cemetery near Carmi. Friends may call from 5 until 8 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be given in Bill's name to a charity of choice.
* OBITUARY: Willard Unfried * October 01. 2012 5:00PM Carmi, IL * Willard A. Unfried, age 82, of Evansville, Ind. passed away Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 at his home. Mr. Unfried was a 57-year member of Sheet Metal Workers Local #20. He was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church and a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in the Korean War. Willard enjoyed woodworking, was a longtime Democrat Precinct Committeeman in German Township and a member of the German Township Fire Department. Surviving Willard are his wife of 60 years, Mary Beth Unfried; a daughter, Shari (Ed) Seitz of Evansville, Ind.; three sons, David (Terri) Unfried, Mark (Shelley) Unfried and Keith (Lori) Unfried, all of Evansville, Ind.; three sisters, Mary Frances (Jerry) Ellison of Newburgh, Ind., Margaret (Harold) Stahl of Carmi and Teresa (Obie) Viland of Sandwich; and a brother, Lawrence Unfried of Enfield. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 at Resurrection Catholic Church, with Rev. Raymond Brenner and Rev. Phil Kreilein officiating. Burial followed in St. Patrick's Church Cemetery in Enfield. Friends visited with the family from 2 until 6 p.m. Sunday at Pierre Funeral Home in Evansville, Ind. where a memorial service was conducted at 5 p.m. Friends also visited with the family from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Monday, Oct. 1 at Resurrection Church. Memorial contributions in honor of Willard may be made to Resurrection Catholic Church, 5301 New Harmony Road, Evansville, IN 47720 or Deaconess Hospice, 600 Mary Street, Evansville, IN 47747. Condolences may be made online at pierrefuneralhome.com.
* OBITUARY: Earl E. Ashabraner * October 01. 2012 12:00PM Carmi, IL * Earl E. Ashabraner, age 85, of Norris City, passed away Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. He was born February 5, 1927, in Inglenook, Ala., the son of George J. and Elsie (Ingram) Ashabraner. He married Martha Jenkins on August 27, 1945 in Hopkinsville, Ky., and she survives. Earl was an Army veteran. He had worked and retired from the railroad. He is survived by his wife, Martha; and good friends, Karla and Bill Taylor and Mary and Gary Cates. He is preceded in death by his parents. A graveside funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, at White County Memorial Garden in Carmi. Reverend Mike Buckman will officiate. Military burial rites will be provided by the American Legion and VFW Posts of Carmi. Stendeback Family Funeral Home of Carmi is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.
* OBITUARY: Sandi Slankard * October 01. 2012 12:00PM Carmi, IL * Sandi Slankard, 57, of Carmi passed away Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at 8:25 a.m. at her residence. She was born June 30, 1955 in Carmi, the daughter of William E. and Ermal (Burris) Dial. Sandi was a 1973 graduate of Carmi Community High School, worked at Walmart as a stocker and was a member of First Baptist Church in Carmi. Sandi is survived by a daughter, Alyssa Slankard of Carmi; a sister, Diana Bowles of Carmi; two nephews, Jason Frailey and Nicholas Bowles; and her beloved cats, Gypsy and Patches. Funeral Services for Sandi Slankard, 57, of Carmi will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. Burial will be in Kingdom Cemetery in Carmi. Friends may call at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi from 5 until 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 1. For more information, visit campbellfuneralservices.com.
* OBITUARY: Marjorie I. Seitz * October 01. 2012 12:00PM Carmi, IL * Marjorie I. Seitz, 91, of Carmi, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. She was born December 24, 1920, in Carmi, the daughter of William and Alvina (Kallenbach) Seitz. Marjorie worked at the Carmi Ainsbrook Factory until it closed, the Carmi Senior Citizens Center, and was later a care giver. She was an active member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Carmi where she was always among the first to arrive at church functions. Marjorie loved singing in the church choir. Survivors include a sister, Helen (Leon) Terry of Carmi; sister-in-law Pat Seitz; nieces Janet (Rick) Steiner, Sue Ninness, Gay Kuhn, Susan (Michael) Cohen, Jane Sykes and Bob Sykes, Emilie (Kent) Cutchin; nephews Alan (Imogene "Gene") Ninness, Roger Ninness and Peggy, Don (Ann) Ninness, Bill (Linda) Terry, Rodney (Tamara) Collard; 20 great nieces and nephews; 21 great great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Ralph Seitz and infant Elmer Seitz; sisters Frances Ninness, Berneda Fuller, Norma Mattingly; brothers in law Allen Ninness, Cliff Fuller, Ransom Mattingly; nephew Marty Kuhn. Visitation and funeral is Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi. Visitation is at 10 a.m. and the funeral is at noon. Burial will be in White County Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Wabash Christian Retirement Center or Emmanuel United Methodist Church. More information is available at cookfuneralchapel.com.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rabrown22000 Surnames: Sutton, Browning, Thurman Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4542/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Trying to find information on (and get in touch with) my mother's side of my family. My mother was Linda Carrol Sutton (married names Brown and Parwulski), her Parents were Raymond Carl Sutton, and Mary Magdalen Browning. She had a sister, Margie Sutton, who was married to Donald Thurman. They lived in Norris City and New Haven. Ray Brown 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.
* OBITUARY: Charles R. York * September 26. 2012 4:00PM Carmi, IL * Charles R. York, age 79, of Springerton, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012, at McLeansboro Rehabilitation and Health Care. He was born March 30, 1933, in Springerton, the son of Grover Cleveland and Pearl (Siefried) York. He married Clara M. Baker on November 19, 1952 in Pocohantas, Ark., and she preceded him in death on September 10, 2003. Charles farmed in the Springerton area most of his life. He was an avid hunter. He was a member of the Springerton Christian Church. He is survived by a son, Michael R. York, of Springerton; a daughter and son-in-law, Hope and John Martin Williams, of McLeansboro; seven grandchildren, Wesley F. York, Sean M. (Emily Hodge) York, Mary M. York, Michaela L. Scattone, and Benjamin C. Scattone, Amy E. Evans and Justin T. Williams; three great-grandchildren, Sawyer Hodge, Owen B. Jaeger and Davis W. Evans; one brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Betty Jo York of Carmi; and two sisters, Violet Smith and Betty Lou Clark both of Carmi. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Clara; a half-brother, Clayton R. York; one sister, Bernadine Phillips and a half sister, Louise Melvin. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Springerton Christian Church with Ron Lamp officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday at Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Enfield. Burial will take place in Hammack Cemetery in Springerton. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to McLeansboro Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: NKDancho Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/2264.1.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In all my 20 years doing this, you are the first rude person I have ever encountered. And you obviously just don't understand that. Agree that message boards are for "sharing", not for spewing opinions. 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.
* OBITUARY: Archie Brown * September 25. 2012 10:00AM Carmi, IL * Archie Brown, age 84, of Carmi, passed away Monday, September 24, 2012, at Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Care. He was born December 20, 1927 in Centerville, the son of Clarence and Ethel (Cox) Brown. He first married Lillian "Deanie" Mick and she preceded him in death in 1965. He then married Betty McNeill and she survives. Archie has farmed his entire life. In 1951 he started, Brown Feed and Chemical and remained active until his illness. He was a member of the Carmi Elks Club and had also been a member of the Eagles. He was an avid supporter of Carmi sports. Archie had coached Babe Ruth baseball and had championship teams during his tenure. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Betty; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Jeannie Brown of Carmi and Gary and Marilyn Brown of Crossville; one daughter, Donna McCord of Carmi; one step-son, Tom Muse of Carmi; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and one brother and sister-in-law, Leroy and Verla Brown of Carmi. He is preceded in death by three brothers, Robert A., Charles and Clarence Ray Brown; three sisters, Mae Burrows, Lucille Newcomb and Louise Kiefer; and one step-son, David Muse. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at First United Methodist Church in Carmi with burial in White County Memorial Garden. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. The Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Carmi is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the Phoenix Foundation, Tips Hospice or Carmi White County Booster Club. Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.
* OBITUARY: Bernard "Barney" Kisner * September 24. 2012 6:00PM Carmi, IL * Bernard "Barney" H. Kisner, 94, of Grand Island died Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 at St. Francis Skilled Care. Mr. Kisner was born on January 12, 1918 in Brownsville to Talmage E. and Jessie L. (Hughes) Kisner. He was united in marriage to Jo Ann Wehrle at Carmi on October 26, 1946. Barney grew up in Brownsville where he attended Walnut Grove Country School. He graduated from Carmi High School in 1941 and the University of Illinois in 1945 with a Bachelor of Arts. He entered the United States Army on January 14, 1943 and served during World War II and the Korean War. Barney received the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Campaign Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, the Bronze Star Medal, the American Theatre Campaign Ribbon, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Stars and the Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged on April 5, 1952. Following his discharge from the Army, the couple farmed in Illinois until moving to Nebraska in 1966 where they opened the Kentucky Fried Chicken in Kearney. They later opened KFCs in Grand Island and Hastings, which they owned and operated until retiring in 1984. Barney was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, the Elks Club, the National Rifle Association, and the National Wild Turkey Federation. He was also a lifetime member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish at his cabin on the North Loup River. Barney is survived by his wife, Jo Ann, of Grand Island, several nieces and nephews, two brothers-in-law, Charles Wehrle of Phoenix, Ariz., John (Barbara) Wehrle of Lincoln, and a sister in law, Verna Rudolph, of Mt. Vernon, Ind. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Wilford T. Kisner, three sisters, Winifred Weirauch, Mary Doris Lewis and Marguerite Perkins, and a brother-in-law, Robert Wehrle. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 25 in Gollaher Chapel of Trinity United Methodist Church. The Reverend Jay Vetter will officiate. Burial will be at Westlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday, September 24 with the family receiving friends from 4-6 p.m. at Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the National Wild Turkey Federation Jakes Take Aim Program or Trinity United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be directed through livson.com.
* OBITUARY: Judith Ann (Given) Geurin * September 24. 2012 6:00PM Carmi, IL * Judith Ann (Given) Geurin, died Sunday, September 23, 2012 in Gaylord, Mich. after a long fight with Alzheimer's disease. Judy was born June 5, 1939, at her family's farmhouse in Crossville. She was the only child of Fred A. and Laura (Carr) Given. She married Robert Geurin 50 years ago and he survives. Judy lived for many years in Fraser, Mich. before retiring and moving to Northern Michigan. She spent her career teaching English for Roseville Public Schools. Well versed in literature and passionate about writing, she touched the lives of many students with her wit and enthusiasm for learning. Judy enjoyed traveling with her husband, Bob; meeting people, seeing new places, reading from her numerous guidebooks and trying new food. Her family and friends always appreciated her for her gift of storytelling, turning even the most ordinary into hilarity. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Robert Geurin; her daughter, Quinanne, and husband Jim; and three granddaughters, Bryn, Zander and Devin Short of Porterville, Calif. Following cremation, Judy will be buried in Crossville at a later date. Memorial Contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice through the Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734. Friends may offer their condolences online at nelsonsfuneralhome.com.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: NKDancho Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/2264.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: No where in this string was there the question of how Mr Tyner came to this world, so I am miffed as to why you thought you needed to spew out your info 8 years after the posting? I only cared if he left this world, not how he got here. Please do not reply to any of my posts in the future. 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: klock900 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/1716.2.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: here is my emaail klock36665@aol.com where do you live now 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: Jdeuce313 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/1716.2.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes Jessie did live in Oregon. It is great to meet a relative. 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: Jdeuce313 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/1716.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes Jessie did live in Oregon. It is great to meet a relative. 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: klock900 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/1716.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Jesse was my aunt .she came and stayed with us one time. Frank was my grandfather,,if i remember right Jesse lived in OR, i guess were cousins LOL 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.