2010-2014, IL, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi , IL, Transcribed
by Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com
Blankenship,
Charles W. 62, 02Oct1948 - 19Jan2011, (FO), IL-328-38-9878
Blankenship,
Joequavion L. 12, 09Oct1998 -
24Oct2010, (72), IL-359-94-5729
Blankenship, Keri
D. 23, 03Mar1986 - 07Jan2010, (72),
IL-332-80-2514
Alexander
+2013, Tamms, Alexander Co, IL, Obituary
Published in The Southern Illinoisan from
Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2013
Carl "Cotton" William Ragle of Tamms, went to be with his
Lord and Savior Nov. 15, 2013. Cotton was born March 20, 1923, in Murphysboro,
to John B. Ragle and Ruby May
Blankenship. He married Vera
Mae Marshall Jan. 16, 1947.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years; two daughters,
Carlene Stewart (Richard) of Lansing, Mich., and Ladonna Murray of Cape
Girardeau; nine grandchildren, Richelle Wright, Julie Shangraw, Carl Sims,
Kendra Davis, Steffanie Giles, Niki Gettinger, Richard Stewart, Jared Murray
and Gabrielle Murray; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter;
one great-great-grandson; one sister, Vir-gina McKay Grantham of Smyrna Beach,
Fla.; and special friends, Malcolm and Karen Schack of Cape Girardeau.
He was predeceased by parents, John and Ruby Ragle; brothers, Gene
and John Ragle; and son-in-law, Carl Murray.
Cotton was retired after 43 years service with the GM&O and
Illinois Central-Gulf Railroad. He was a derrick engineer and later pro-moted
to and retired as a mechanical foreman. He was a decorated World War II
veteran. He served in the 11th Airborne, 511G Company paratroopers. He received
three Purple Hearts, Bronze Star with Oakleaf Cluster, American Campaign Medal,
Asiatic Campaign Medal with Bronze Star Attachment, Triple World War II Victory
Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Infantry Badge, Honorable Service Loyal
Button, Good Conduct Medal and Presidential Citation. Cotton was an avid
outdoorsman and bird hunter.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in Crain Funeral Home
in Tamms, with Pastor Jack Cathcart officiating. Interment with military
honors, will be in Tower Grove Cemetery in Murphysboro.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Murphysboro, Jackson Co., IL,
Ragle, John 31, M, IL, Head,
Ragle, Ruby 29, F, IL, Wife,
Ragle, Eugene 11, M, IL, Son,
Ragle, John E. 09, M, IL, Son,
Ragle, Virginia 08, F, IL, Dau,
Ragle, Carl 07, M, IL, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XSYP-7SF
1940 Census, Ward 4, Murphysboro,
Murphysboro Twp., Jackson Co., IL,
Ragle, John 41, M, IL, Head,
Ragle, Ruby 39, F, IL, Wife,
Ragle, Eugene 21, M, IL, Son,
Ragle, John E. 19, M, IL, Son,
Ragle, Virginia 18, F, IL, Dau,
Ragle, Carl 17, M, IL, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KWH6-8QW
Bond
2012, Greenville, Bond Co., IL, Obituary
E. Maxine Lude Blankenship, age 71 of Greenville, passed away at 2:35 p.m. Friday April 27,
2012 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield [Sangamon Co., IL].
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at
the Donnell-Wiegand Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Sasse officiating. Interment
will be in Mt.Auburn Cemetery.
Edith Maxine Lude, the daughter of Max Lude and Dorothy Spradling
Lude, was born in Greenville on April 14, 1941. She grew up here and attended
the Greenville Public Schools and graduated from Greenville High School. Early
in life she worked at Hillveiw Manor Nursing Home and has worked at fair Oaks
in the Activity Department for many years retiring in 2008.
Maxine and Donald Curtis Blankenship were united in marriage on October 1, 1960
and he preceded her in death on December 19, 2001.
They are the parents of three children
who survive: Steven C.
Blankenship of Houston, Texas,
Jeffrey A. (Amy) Blankenship of
Rural Vandalia, Crystal J. (Aaron) Winters of rural Vandalia, one
grand daughter Ave Winters, sister Louise (Harold) Vohlken of Rural Mulberry
Grove, and brother Max (Sharon) Lude of West Frankfort, IL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Greenville, Bond Co., IL, Funeral
http://www.easyfhweb.com/restinpeace.aspx?MemberId=124924&MName=Lela%20%20Blankenship&FLVId=
Lela Blankenship; 8/31/1920 -
9/8/2013.
Lela Blankenship, age 93 of
Greenville, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 8, 2013 in Greenville
Regional Hospital.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, September 12, 2013 at the Donnell-Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville
with Darryl Bolen officiating. Interment
will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from
4-8 p.m. at the Donnell-Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville. Memorials may be
made to the Greenville V.F.W.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Greenville, Bond Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.youngfh.net/webcast/25878
Nelda D. Blankenship
- Sept. 20, 1960 - Nov. 11, 2014
Nelda D. Blankenship,
age 54, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 8:15 PM at her home. Nelda
was born on September 20, 1960 in Lawrenceville, IL to Rev. Lawrence E. and Ila
(Brackenbush) Becker.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 17, 2014 at 10 AM at
The Greenville First Christian Church.
Interment will be in Green Hill Cemetery.
She married Dan
Blankenship on March 26, 1983
in Greenville, IL.
She is survived by her husband
Dan Blankenship of Mulberry Grove, IL, her daughter Nicole Elam
and her husband Matt of Smithboro, IL., her son Matt
Blankenship and his wife
Crystal of Greenville, IL., her grandchildren
Jase Blankenship and Allison Elam, her father Rev. Lawrence
Becker of Vandalia, IL, her brother Eric Parr and his wife Marcia of Coffeen,
IL, her sisters Lynette Ward and her husband Jerry of Brownstown, IL, Diane
Walker and her husband Paul of South Bend, IN, Cheryl Cain and her husband
Denny of Patoka, IL, Karen Breithaupt and her husband Keith of Swansea, IL,
Beth Dust and her husband Eugene of Plymouth, MN, and Teresa Burnett and her
husband Steve of Weldon Springs, MO.
She was preceded in death by her mother Ila Becker and her
step-mother Virginia Becker.
As a child she lived in several towns as her father was a
minister. She lived in E. St. Louis, IL
until age 8 and then moved to Shattuc, IL where she lived until she moved to
Greenville to attend Greenville College. She and her husband lived for a time
in DuQuoin, IL and moved to rural Mulberry Grove in 1985. She
worked at Bass-Mollett Publishers for several years and then worked at
Hicks Gas in Vandalia since 2008. She
also took care of records for Green Hill Cemetery. She was a member of The Greenville First
Christian Church
2014, Mulberry Grove, Bond Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.youngfh.net/webcast/25878
Nelda D. Blankenship,
age 54, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 8:15 PM at her home. Nelda
was born on September 20, 1960 in Lawrenceville, IL to Rev. Lawrence E. and Ila
(Brackenbush) Becker. She married Dan
Blankenship on March 26, 1983 in Greenville, IL.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 17, 2014 at 10 AM at
The Greenville First Christian Church.
Interment will be in Green Hill Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband
Dan Blankenship of Mulberry Grove, IL, her daughter Nicole Elam
and her husband Matt of Smithboro, IL., her son Matt
Blankenship and his wife
Crystal of Greenville, IL., her grandchildren
Jase Blankenship and Allison Elam, her father Rev. Lawrence
Becker of Vandalia, IL, her brother Eric Parr and his wife Marcia of Coffeen,
IL, her sisters Lynette Ward and her husband Jerry of Brownstown, IL, Diane
Walker and her husband Paul of South Bend, IN, Cheryl Cain and her husband
Denny of Patoka, IL, Karen Breithaupt and her husband Keith of Swansea, IL,
Beth Dust and her husband Eugene of Plymouth, MN, and Teresa Burnett and her
husband Steve of Weldon Springs, MO.
She was preceded in death by her mother Ila Becker and her
step-mother Virginia Becker.
As a child she lived in several towns as her father was a
minister. She lived in E. St. Louis, IL
until age 8 and then moved to Shattuc, IL where she lived until she moved to
Greenville to attend Greenville College. She and her husband lived for a time
in DuQuoin, IL and moved to rural Mulberry Grove in 1985. She worked at
Bass-Mollett Publishers for several years and then worked at Hicks Gas in
Vandalia since 2008. She also took care
of records for Green Hill Cemetery. She
was a member of The Greenville First Christian Church
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bond Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship,
Dewitt H. 78, 11Jun1931 - 22May2010, Donnellson, Bond, IL, IL-326-30-4551
Blankenship,
Reginald N. 73, 15Sep1937 - 29Dec2010, Greenville, Bond, IL, IL-333-30-0694
Boone
2013, Belvidere, Boone Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Rockford Register Star from July
27 to July 28, 2013
Chancy S. Davis, 81, of Belvidere, died on July 24, 2013, at his
home, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 21, 1932, in Effingham,
son of Carl and Lora (Schuyler) Davis.
He served in the United States Army from 1952-54. United in
marriage to Lora Jean Pettie in 1956, together they had four children. Moved to
Belvidere in 1963. He married Bonita (Owens) Davis in 1974. He retired from
Chrysler in 1994, after 27 years of employment. He enjoyed working on cars and
tractors, gardening, meeting friends for coffee, cooking for his friends and
family and playing with his grandchildren.
Survivors include wife, Bonnie Davis; children Kent (Donna) Davis,
Connie Davis Freise, Cindy (Don) Vosburgh, Kevin (Michelle) Davis, Skyler
(Lauren) Davis, Katrina (Paul Feddersen) Davis, and Karleen Davis; stepson,
Brent (Michelle) Seymour; siblings,
Wayne (Sandy) Davis, Kenny (Sharon) Davis, Larry (Linda) Davis, Etha (Cecil) Blankenship, and
Cherryl Ellsworth; 10 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by his parents; grandparents; former spouse; grandson,
Abel Davis; brother-in-law, Robert Ellsworth; nephews, Ryan Ellsworth and Roger
Davis.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at
Faith Baptist Church, 1637 7th Ave., Belvidere. Rev. Wesley Hulstedt will
officiate. Interment in Highland Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Garden Prairie, Boone Co., IL, Obituary
Rockford Register Star (IL) - January 29, 2011
Viola Grace Fidder-Wych, 92, of Garden Prairie went to be with the
Lord on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. Viola was the youngest of 12 children of John
Jacob and Anna (Berg) Fidder. Born Aug. 26, 1918.
Married John Henry Wych on Oct. 11, 1937, in Belvidere. She lived
her life in Garden Prairie. Member of Garden Prairie United Church of Christ.
She was a licensed beautician as well as having worked for Green Giant, Midwest
Bottle Cap, Parsons Casket Hardware and Garden Prairie Post Office. She enjoyed
playing bingo and collecting antiques with her husband. She loved her family
deeply. She will be missed by her friends and family.
Survived by daughters, Barbara (Vern) Schwebke of Poplar Grove,
Marjorie (Roy) Coleman of Loves Park and Nancy (Ron) Blankenship of Cherry Valley; seven grandchildren; 16
great- grandchildren; and one soon to be great-great-grandchild.
Predeceased by parents; husband; an infant granddaughter; seven
sisters, and four brothers.
Service at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 31, in Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Funeral Home,
218 W. Hurlbut Ave., with the Rev. Dale Beaman of Garden Prairie United Church
of Christ, will officiate. Burial in Garden Prairie Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clark
2013, Casey, Clark Co., IL, Death
The Tribune-Star, (Terre Haute, IN) - November 30, 2013
Charles A. "Bama" Blankenship, 50, of Casey, Ill., formerly of
Birmingham, Ala., died Friday, Nov. 29, 2013.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Casey, Clark Co., IL, Obituary
The Tribune-Star, (Terre Haute, IN) Date: October 17, 2014
Peggy J. Seaton, 64, of Casey, Ill., passed away at 7:22 a.m. on
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, at her home. She was born on Jan. 25, 1950, in
Mattoon, Ill., the daughter of Kenneth Shobe and Katherine Harris Shobe.
On Jan. 6, 1979, she married James Keith Seaton in Casey, Ill.
Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Keith Seaton of Casey,
Ill.; daughters, Michelle Blankenship and husband
Eric of Casey, Ill., and Rebecca Wattleworth
and husband Eric of Decatur, Ill.; sons, James Wylie Seaton and wife Leslie of
Martinsville, Ill., and Jeremy Lucas Seaton and girlfriend Sarah Thomas of
Martinsville, Ill.; mother, Katherine Shobe of Casey, Ill.; brothers, Kenny
Shobe of Casey, Ill., and Bill Shobe and wife Jean of Neoga, Ill.; sister, Judy
Harvey of Peoria, Ill.; mother-in-law, Freda "Arlene" Seaton of
Marshall, Ill.; and sisters-in-law, Lynn Ann Robinson and husband Bill of Terre
Haute, Ind., and Laurel Byrne and husband Mark of Newton, Ill. Peggy also
leaves behind 11 devoted grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and
daycare children.
She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Shobe;
sister-in-law, Mickie Shobe; and father-in-law, James S. Seaton.
Peggy was a 1968 graduate of Casey High School and spent 42 years
of her life dedicated to providing for, teaching and caring for the children of
Casey in her home-based daycare. She was a member of the First Christian Church
of Casey and Everyday Angels. Peggy spent the majority of her life committed to
teaching, molding and loving her family, grandchildren and those who entered
her home. She continued to worry about those around her until the Lord took her
home.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct.
22, 2014, at the First Christian Church, Casey, with the Rev. Gene Ellis
officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. Olive Cemetery, Martinsville, Ill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Eric W. Blankenship – b.02Dec1969 - Casey,
IL; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2MM5-8MC
2014, Marshall, Clark Co., IL, Death
The Tribune-Star, (Terre Haute, IN) - December 3, 2014
Charles E. Blankenship, 82, of Marshall, Ill., died Monday, Dec. 1, 2014
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clay
+2012, Flora, Clay
Co., IL, Death
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - November 2, 2012
Jack Blankenship,
81, Flora, died Thursday (Nov. 1, 2012).
Arrangements incomplete: Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Flora, Clay
Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.advocatepress.com/article/20121106/OBITUARIES/121109527
Jack Blankenship,
age 81, of Flora, IL, formerly of West Virginia, died at 11:10 AM on Thursday,
November 1, 2012 at his home in Flora. Mr. Blankenship was
born on October 14, 1931 in Huntington, West Virginia to Francis and Minnie (Bing)
Blankenship. He served in the
US Air Force during the Korean War and was of the Christian faith. Jack enjoyed
meeting new people from all over the US with his job as a cross-country truck
driver and took pride in being a great father and grandfather.
He is survived by daughters:
Lisa Blankenship of West Salem, Elaine Blankenship of West Salem, Patricia (Kevin) Brown of Flora, Carol Mutter and Christine Faustman both of California; siblings:
Mary Motz, Roger Blankenship, Winifred Adkins, Helen Finch,
Kathleen Cremeans, Patricia
Graham, and Jean Chapman and two grandchildren: Megan Welch and Brandon Jack Blankenship.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Charles and Carlyle.
There will be no services for Mr. Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Flora, Clay Co., IL Obituary
Helen M. Phillips, 74, of Flora, IL passed away 5:32 AM Tuesday,
December 24, 2013 at the Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL. Helen was born
January 17, 1939 to Ralph and Mary (Childress) Watson at Beecher City, IL.
She married Earl H. Phillips on July 25, 1958 in Cisne, IL. Helen
was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband Earl of Flora; one daughter Maranna
(Joe) Pittman of Rinard, IL; two sisters, Connie (Ivan) Kunce of Fairfield, IL
and Shirley (Jim) Ward of Flora, IL; one brother Robert (Bob) Watson of Mt.
Erie, IL; two granddaughters, Mandi (Bryan) Blankenship of
Middletown, OH and Nichell (Zach) Williams of Sullivan, IL; and one
great-granddaughter, Holly Purdue.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral service for Helen Phillips will be 1:30PM Sunday, December
29, 2013 at Hosselton Funeral Home. Burial will be in Willow Branch Cemetery at
Rinard, IL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Louisville, Clay Co., IL, Obituary
The Effingham Daily News, (IL) - February 27, 2012
Louisville — Lois
Ileen Buchholz, 82, formerly
of Liberty, Ind., died Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, at the Knolls of Oxford [Butler,
Richland Co., OH]. Funeral
services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Showalter Blackwell Long
Funeral Home, Fosdick Chapel, Liberty, Ind., with the Rev. Jeff Wolf of First
Friends Meeting in Richmond officiating. Graveside services will be conducted
at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Mason Cemetery, Mason, Ill.
On Dec. 24, 1929, Lois was born in Effingham, to Edward and Myrtle
Blankenship. She was married
to the Rev. William Buchholz on Oct. 26, 1956, and they moved to Liberty in
1974. Lois loved spending time with her grandchildren, and was known for her
cooking. In her free time, she enjoyed making quilt blocks.
Survivors include three sons and their wives, John and Donna
Buchholz of Richmond, Ind., Robert and Rozan Buchholz of Liberty, Ind., and Ed
and Marilynn Buchholz of Centerville, Ind.; two daughters and their husbands,
Alberta and Bob Simpson of Barnhill and Becky and Jim Flack of Shumway; a sister, Joyce French
of Effingham; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews; and her caretakers and
family at the Knolls of Oxford.
Preceding Lois in death were her parents; husband; a brother, Carl Blankenship; a sister, Becky McPeak; and a grandson: Jimmy Simpson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clinton
+2012, Keyesport, Clinton Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.dailytribune.net/obituaries/article_9d725ee4-0799-11e2-94f3-001a4bcf887a.html
Posted: Wednesday,
September 26, 2012 12:18 am
Roger Blankenship,
78, of Ill. died Monday, September 24, 2012 in Vandalia, [Fayette Co.] Ill.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, September 28, 2012
at Zieren Day Funeral Home in Carlyle, Ill. with Pastor Marion Griffith
officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hill Cemetery in Van Burensburg,
Ill.
Mr. Blankenship was
born February 20, 1934 in Mulberry Grove, Ill. to Roy Blankenship and Iona Harrison Blankenship. He married Carolyn Croster on June 17,
1956 and they later divorced. He was employed as a soil conservation technician
with the U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service. He worked in Clinton, Bond and
Marion Counties for 37 years and retired in 1994. He was a past Noble Grand of
Sherwood Lodge I.O.O.F. in Keyesport and a member of Scott Lodge AF & AM
Masonic Lodge 79 in Carlyle. He was also an Ainad Shriner, a member of the
First United Methodist Church in Keyesport, and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He is survived by six sons,
Bradley Blankenship and wife Karen of Salem, Ill., Gregory Blankenship and wife Tyra of Mount Pleasant, Texas, John Blankenship and wife Christina of Keyesport, Ill., Daniel Blankenship and wife Deb of Teutopolis, Ill., David Blankenship and wife Sue, and Randall Blankenship and wife Gina, all of Keyesport; several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister
Ruth Smith and husband Don of Vandalia; a sister-in-law
Carol Blankenship of Effingham, Ill., and many nieces and
nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents,
Roy and Iona Blankenship; a
brother Harrison Blankenship; a sister-in-law
Helen Blankenship; and a nephew Mike
Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cook
2013, Berwyn,
Cook Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Suburban Life Publications on
May 8, 2013
Norma Jean Strnad, at rest Saturday May 4, 2013. Dear companion of
Charles Odum, loving mother of Jason and Timothy, devoted grandmother of Jacob,
beloved daughter of Milton and Marilyn, dearest sister of Linda Majchrowicz, Donna (Elton) Prestage, Marsha (Wayne)
Bernacki, Wanda (James) Blankenship, Michael and Steven Strnad. Fond aunt and cousin of many.
Memorial visitation, Thursday, May 9, 6:00 p.m., at Adolf Funeral
Home & Cremation Services, Ltd., 2921 S. Harlem Avenue, Berwyn. Memorial
service to follow the visitation at 7:00 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Blue Island, Cook Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Southtown Star on August 1, 2012
Frances Ella (nee Walton) Blankenship, beloved wife of
the late Willard; Loving mother of Jo Ann (Anthony) Caschetta, Michael (Marie) Blankenship, Leslie (Mary Ann Casey) Blankenship, Willard (Tina) Blankenship, Keith (Carol) Blankenship, the
late Jeffrey Blankenship and Kevin Blankenship;
Proud grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 4; Dear sister of Ed,
Margaret, Trudy and Rebecca.
Funeral Service Friday 11:00 AM at the Hickey Memorial Chapel 2429
W. 127th St. Blue Island. Interment at Cedar Park Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Blue Island, Cook Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 19,
2014
Tony "TC" Caschetta, Age 66. Blue Island resident
formerly of Chicago's Roseland area. Respected and beloved salesman at Harris
Teller, Inc. for over 35 years. Vietnam Veteran-U.S. Navy/USS Turner Joy.
Fenger H.S. graduate.
Husband for 41 years of Jo Ann (nee Blankenship); father of Arthur Caschetta and Anthony J.
"Tony" (Carrie) Caschetta; devoted "Papa" to his
grandchildren, Anthony G. "Big Tony", Connor, Taylor, and Anthony J.
Jr. "Lil Tony"; son of Arthur and the late Marie (nee Camadeca)
Caschetta; brother of Katie (late Jerry) Hart and the late Marie
Caschetta-Carter; beloved uncle, cousin, dear friend and co-worker of many.
Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (US Rt. 30,
3 Blks E. of Western Ave) Chicago Heights on Tuesday, January 21st from 3:00
p.m. until time of funeral services at 8:00 p.m. Burial Private. 708 481-9230.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Funeral
Wayne County Outlook (KY) - September 1, 2010
David K. Blankenship,
age 60, passed away on August 24, 2010 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Ill. He was the son of William (Bill) and Francis Blankenship, formerly of Monticello, Ky. now deceased.
He was an Airman in the U. S. Navy and served his country with honor.
Graveside services were held Friday, August 27 at the Mill Springs
National Cemetery [Pulaski Co., KY] with Military Honors.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Obituary
Geneseo Republic (IL) - April 13, 2012
Jacob R. Salas Sr., 52, of Chicago, died March 28, 2012, at
Advocate Trinity Hospital, Chicago. A visitation was Tuesday, April 3 and
funeral services were held Wednesday, April 4 at Elmwood Funeral Chapel,
Chicago and St. Francis de Sales Church. Internment was at Holy Cross Cemetery,
Calumet City.
He was born on Feb. 5, 1960, the son of Epifanio and Gloria Salas
of Chicago. He went to school in Chicago and graduated from Black Hawk College
in Moline with two degrees. He married Rhonda Wisdom of Geneseo on May 12,
1979. They later divorced. He married Pamela Alvarez Salas of Chicago in 1999.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, being a member of the Signal Corp, and
served three tours of duty in Germany. He also was stationed in Colorado and
Georgia.
Survivors include his widow and ex-wife; his daughters, Julie
(Ray) Blankenship of Geneseo,
Cynthia (Steve) Rick of Atkinson and Linda (Alexander) Corber of Colona;
stepchildren, Veronica Alvarez, Benjamin Salas and Nina Salas, all of Chicago;
grandchildren, Liliana, Autumn, Kyle and Summer; step-grandchildren, Nicole,
Alicia, Angel, Eric, Kira and Alison; four brothers; five sisters; and many
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jacob R. Salas Jr.; his
parents; two brothers and one sister.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Obituary
Chicago Sun-Times (IL) - June 28, 2012
James "Jabo" Jablonski, 64. U.S. Army veteran. Beloved
son of Joan (nee Maida) and the late Raymond Jablonski; dear brother of Gale
Maida (Bruce Blankenship); fond cousin of many.
Visitation Friday, June 29 from 3 to 9 pm at Cumberland Chapels
8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Saturday, June 30 beginning at 9:30 am
from the funeral home and proceeding to Our Lady Mother of the Church for 10:30
am Mass. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Retired member of Local #134.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Obituary
Published in The Jackson Sun on October 15,
2012
Funeral services for Larue Imogene "Jean" Dunivan, age
83, are scheduled for 11 a.m., Monday, October 15, 2012 at Chapel Hill Baptist
Church with Dr. Hoyt Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill
Cemetery.
Mrs. Dunivan passed away Thursday, October 11, 2012 at her home in
Chicago, Illinois. She was born March 6, 1929 in Henderson County to the late
Floyd and Beulah Blankenship
McPeake.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. William Franklin
"Frank" Dunivan; brother, Matthew "Mac" McPeake; sister,
Pauline Renfroe.
Survivors include her son, William David "David" Dunivan
of Atlanta, Georgia; two daughters, Sheila (Ralph) Cannataro of Chicago,
Illinois and Kathie (Jeff) Jefferies of Atlanta, Georgia; her brother, Jerry
McPeake; three sisters, Jane Vestal Kanizar, Wanda McPeake and Velma McCollum;
four grandchildren, William Dunivan and Brian Dunivan of Atlanta, Georgia,
Nicholas and Alyssa Cannataro of Chicago, Illinois.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014,
Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Southtown Star on Jan. 10, 2014
Brenda J. Dukes, Lifelong member of First General Baptist Church
Brenda J. Dukes was born on December 23, 1940 went home to be with the Lord on
January 08, 2014.
Preceded in death by her son, Dallas Brock; her parents, Monreda
and Robert Meadows; and sisters, Phyllis and Carol.
Survived by loving daughters,
Roberta Blankenship, Sharon (Andrew) Hudson, and Joyce
(Christopher) Kotrba; dear sister, Lois "Tiny"; grandchildren, Jason
(Tracy), James, Kristian, Casey, Kayla, Christopher Jr.; great-grandchild, Trinity;
many nieces, nephews and beloved friends.
Funeral Service Saturday 10:00 a.m. at First General Baptist
Church. Services provided by Christian Funeral Home 773-4783240 for more info
ChristianFunerals.com.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Dolton, Cook Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2004554&fh_id=12272
Augusta Hodges nee Harmon, age 87, late of Dolton, passed away
March 11, 2013 at Ingalls Hospital in Harvey, IL. Beloved wife of the late
Earl. Loving mother of Sandra
(Eugene) Zonta, Joe (Rose) Hodges, Joyce (Roy) Togtman, Michael Hodges, Carol Blankenship and the late Barbara (Ron) Truffa and
Pauletta Harwood. Proud grandmother of 16, great-grandmother of 29 and
step-great-grandmother of 6. Mrs. Hodges was a long time member of South
Holland Baptist Church and recent member of First Baptist Church, Lansing.
Visitation Sunday from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Thornridge Funeral Home
(Janusz Family Funeral Service), 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blocks North
of 162nd St. (Rte. 6) Dolton/ South Holland. Lying-in-state Monday from 10:00
a.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church,
3440 178th Street, Lansing, IL. Interment Oakland Memory Lanes Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Hinsdale, Cook Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Chicago Tribune on July 14, 2013
Kathryn Kanchier, age 100, of Hinsdale, at rest July 11, 2013.
Beloved wife of the late Dr. Paul Kanchier for 59 years. Very
special mother of Barbara (Dr. Marshall) Blankenship and Paul (Stephanie) Kanchier. Devoted grandmother of Kathryn Blankenship, Marshall (Susan
Perdomo) Blankenship and P. J. (Breanna Senacore) Kanchier, Jr.
Great-grandmother of Reese Kanchier.
Visitation Monday, July 15th from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass
10:00 a.m. at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church 306 W. Fourth St; Hinsdale.
Private family entombment: All Saints Catholic Cemetery, DesPlaines, IL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Homewood, Cook Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Chicago Tribune from July 19 to
July 20, 2014
Sherri Lynn Petrus nee Blankenship, July 16, 2014, Age 53. Late of Homewood.
Beloved wife of Mark Thomas Petrus. Dear mother of Matthew C.
Petrus and Olivia R. Petrus. Cherished daughter of the late Charles and the late Helen
Blankenship.
Resting at the Tews Funeral Home, 18230 Dixie Hwy. Homewood,
Monday, July 21st from 3:00pm to 8:00pm. Services Tuesday, July 22nd at
11:00am.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014,
Oak Lawn, Cook Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Chicago Tribune on Sept. 4, 2014
Wiley Finley, Loving son of the late Juanita "Johnnice" nee Ella Blankenship Finley. Dear friend of David Haskell.
Resting at Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home 5570 W. 95th
Street, Oak Lawn where services will be held on Friday, September 5th at 9:30
am. Interment Abraham Linocln National Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Northbrook, Cook, Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 6,
2014
Francis "Frank" Burke, Age 87, of Northbrook. World War
II Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Ann (nee Friese); loving father of Katie (David) Blankenship, Dan (Julie), Joe (Debbie), Tim (Ann)
Burke; proud grandpa of 11; great-grandpa of 16; dear brother of Bud (Jane),
Dick (Jackie), the late Shirley and the late Honorable Jerry (Patti) Burke.
Visitation Saturday, February 8, 2014, 9:30 a.m. until time of
Funeral Mass, 10:30 a.m. at St. Norbert Church, 1809 Walters Ave., Northbrook,
IL 60062. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Northbrook, IL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Riverside,
Cook Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Chicago Tribune on September 20,
2012
Dorothy J. Biro, age 87, beloved wife of the late Arpad A.; loving
mother of Steve (Terry), John (Cynthia) and Donna (Jeff) Blankenship; dear grandmother of eight and
great-grandmother of three; fond sister of Lois (George) Strnad and the late
Marianne (the late Edward) Spevacek; member of the Telephone Pioneers of
America.
Visitation Saturday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 126 Herrick,
Riverside, IL, followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Queen of
Heaven Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Rolling Meadows,
Cook Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on September 10,
2013
Jerry A. Blankenship, 69, died Sept.
8, 2013. Born Jan. 19, 1944, in Gauley Bridge, WV. He had worked as a machinist
for many years.
He was the father of Leanne (Mike) Pitt
and James Kirk; grandfather of Ryan, Lauren, Robyn and Nolan Pitt; brother of
Faye (James) Agorichas and Sue Hagerman. He also leaves his significant other,
Sherry Phillip.
Visitation Thursday, 7 p.m. until time of
service at 8 p.m. at Meadows Funeral Home, 3615 Kirchoff Road (½ block east of
Route 53), Rolling Meadows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Stickney, Cook Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Chicago Sun-Times on September
8, 2013
John B. "JB" Slone, 83, of Stickney passed away September
7, 2013.
Loving father of Rhonda (Alex) Blankenship and James "Randy"; Stepfather to
David and Ruth; Cherished grandfather of
Kimberly (Brad) Rau and Theresa
Blankenship (Garret); Proud
great-grandfather of Ella and Jenna Rau; Uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Born one of seventeen children in Matoaka, WV on January 24, 1930
to the late James O. and the late Lavenia Slone. He was a Korean War Army
Veteran and retiree of Brach's Candy Company.
John was preceded in death by grandson
John Alex Blankenship and long-time companion Ann Neubecker.
Visitation Monday, September 9, 2013 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mount
Auburn Funeral Home, 4101 S. Oak Park Ave. Stickney. Chapel Service Tuesday at
10 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
DeKalb
+2013, Sycamore, DeKalb Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1943581&fh_id=12326
H. Ray Blankenship,
83 of Sycamore died Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the DeKalb County Rehab and
Nursing Center [DeKalb, DeKalb Co., IL]. He was born October 17, 1929 in
Hamilton, [Hancock Co.], IL. The son of Herman
Ray and Helen (Dundy) Blackenship.
He married Patricia O'Shea on February 18, 1951. Ray was a veteran
of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean Conflict. In 1951, Ray graduated from
Carthage College in Illinois, with degrees in Business Administration and
Psychology. He worked for Equifax where he held many managerial positions in
numerous cities, including, Chicago, Boston, Cincinnati and Indianapolis. He
retired after 38 years of service.
Ray is survived by his wife,
Patricia Blankenship; one daughter,
Rae Ann Ratcliffe and one grandson, Ian Ratcliffe,
all of Sycamore.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral Services will be private and completed by the Butala
Funeral Home and Crematory in Sycamore.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
DeWitt
2011, Clinton, DeWitt Co., IL, Obituary
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - June 9, 2011
Ruth Ann Tozer, 73, Clinton, died Friday (June 3, 2011). Private
graveside services: Saturday, Maroa Cemetery. Arrangements by: Calvert Funeral
Homes, Clinton.
Survivors: daughters,
Ilene Carroll; Donna
Blankenship; four
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Preceded by: husband, Bob.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Clinton,
DeWitt Co., IL, Death
The News-Gazette,: Web Edition Articles (Champaign-Urbana,
IL) - April 8, 2013
William T. "Bill" Blankenship, Jr., 80, of Clinton died at 1:16 a.m. Sunday
(April 7, 2013) at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Calvert Funeral Home, 201
S. Center, Clinton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Clinton,
DeWitt Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.calvertmemorial.com/clintonarea/obituaries/item/50.html
William T. "Bill" Blankenship, Jr. November 30, 1932 - Sunday, April 07, 2013
William T. "Bill" Blankenship, Jr. 80 of Clinton, IL passed away April 7,
2013 at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, IL.
Services will be 11 A.M. Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Weldon
United Methodist Church, Weldon, IL with Rev. C. Don Ferrill and Rev. Dennis
Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Weldon Cemetery, Weldon, IL with
military honors at the graveside.
William was born November 30, 1932
in Canebrake, [McDowell] West Virginia the son of William T.
and Blanche (Marrs) Blankenship, Sr. He married Dicksie R. Smaller April 16,
1955 at Williams Airforce Base, Arizona.
Survivors include his wife:
Dicksie R. Blankenship, Clinton, IL; daughter: Elizabeth Baker, Clinton, IL; son: Donald L. (Melody) Blankenship,
McCloud, OK; grandchildren: Timothy (Meghan) Baker, Surena Saiter, Shannon
(Frank) Sevick and Sydney Young; 6 great grandchildren and 1 on the way; brother: David O.
(Jinny) Blankenship, Ardmore, OK.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 daughter: Mary
Ellen Snyder.
Bill retired after 21 years of service to his country in U.S.
Airforce. He was a member of the Weldon United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge
A.F. & A.M. #812 – DeLand, IL and the Weldon American Legion Post #1049.
Bill and his wife were past owners of the B & D Market in Weldon, IL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Midland City, DeWitt Co., IL, Obituary
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Little Rock, AR) Date: November 16, 2014
Patricia Lynn "Challis" Cline, 69, of Midland City, Ill. passed away 4
a.m. Nov. 11, 2014 at Dr. John Warner Hospital, Clinton, [DeWitt Co.,] Ill. Patricia was born July 28, 1945 in
Lincoln, Ill. the daughter of Lindsay and Charlene (Moneymaker) Blankenship .
Services will be at a later date. Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton,
Ill. assisted the family with cremation rites.
She married Curtiss L. Cline in 1983 in Texarkana, Texas. Patricia
loved her animals, to cook and bake and her sports cars.
Survivors include her husband, Curtiss L. Cline; step-mother, Mary Blankenship; three sons, Curtiss, Christopher, Chad;
one daughter, Dannyielle; one brother,
David Blankenship and eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Douglas
2012, Atwood, Douglas Co., IL, Obituary
The Breeze-Courier, (Taylorville, IL) - September 3, 2012
Stanley S. Chambers, 89, of Atwood, IL passed away on Sunday (Sept.
2, 2012).
A service to celebrate Stanley’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on
Friday (Sept. 7, 2012) at Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel. Burial will be in
Salem Cemetery.
Stanley was born on May 29, 1923 in Pierson Station, IL, the son of
Jesse Orville and Jean (Helmbold) Chambers. He was united in marriage to Mary Blankenship on September 5, 1944 in Decatur, IL. She
preceded him in death on October 2, 1999.
Stan was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.
He enjoyed farming and listening to gospel music. In high school Stanley played
the baritone horn in the high school band and was a member of the Decatur
Municipal Band when he was 20 years old. Stan worked at the steam engine
factory in Decatur, IL in the early 1940’s, he was a farmer for many years in
the Atwood area, he worked at USI in Tuscola for 35 years and for the past 14
years Stanley has been District Manager of Jafra Cosmetics and also a security
guard at the Arthur, IL Masterbrand Cabinet Factory. Stanley was a member of
the Lake City Church in Lake City, IL where he was a deacon of the church.
Stanley is survived by his daughter: Cindy Randolph and her
companion Ed Misiorek of Taylorville, IL; granddaughters: Kim (Kyle) Jones of
Villa Grove, IL, Heather Randolph of Ozona, FL; grandson: Todd (Amy) Randolph
of Mahomet, IL; brother: Robert Chambers of Boston, MA; great grandchildren:
Katie, Kirstyn, Finn, Taylor, Quinn, Josie and several nieces and nephews.
Stan was preceded in death by his parents, wife and two sisters.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
DuPage
2013, Elmhurst, DuPage Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Chicago Tribune on May 22, 2013
Nancy A. Blankenship,
nee Romans, 78, of Elmhurst. Fond mother
of Mark (Beth) and Susan (Carmen) Molinaro; grandmother of Jonathan, Robert
and Julia; sister of Donald B. (the late Yvonne) Romans and the late Albert D.
(Nelda) Romans, Jr.
Services and Interment private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Itasca, DuPage Co., IL, Obituary
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) - January 22, 2011
Charles Blankenship
of Itasca The funeral service for Charles Blankenship,
62 [1949], will
be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, at Geils Funeral Home, 180 S. York Road,
Bensenville. Burial will be in Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst. Visitation will
be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, at the funeral home.
Born Oct. 2, 1948, in Chicago, he died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011. Charles was the beloved husband of Patricia (nee Neenan); father of Anthony (Ana), James (Lona) and Daniel
(Vanessa); grandfather of Leigha, Christopher, Jonah, Chloe, Patrick and Chase;
and brother of Betty (Bill) Klein, Shirley (Daniel) Poierier and the late Jerry (Caroline).
He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship, Charles W., 62,
02Oct1948 - 19Jan2011, (FO), IL-328-38-9878
SSDI: Blankenship, Jerry W., 55, 26Sep1941
- 13Nov1996, (72), IL-343-32-8677
2014, Willowbrook, DuPage Co., IL, Obituary
The Belleville News-Democrat, (IL) - August 14, 2014
Dawayne D. Grohs, 39, of Willowbrook, Ill., formerly of Caseyville,
Ill., born June 21, 1975, in Belleville, Ill., passed away, Aug. 10, 2014, in Chicago, Ill. Dawayne was a loving,
father, son, brother and uncle, who will truly be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Albert and
Aria Grohs; and his maternal grandparents, Clarence and Golda Vennum.
Surviving are his daughter, Addison England; his parents, David and
Linda, nee Vennum, Grohs, of Belleville, Ill.; his sisters, Terri (Doug) Dietz
of Smithton, Ill., and Debra (Darrel) Frawley of Imperial, Mo.; a niece, Shannon Blankenship; three nephews, Dane Dietz, Jesse Frawley, and Devin Frawley; and
many other relatives and friends.
Memorials are appreciated to the Villa Hills Gospel Church Mission
Fund or the Bethel Baptist Church Mission Fund. Condolences may also be
expressed online at www.lakeviewfuneralhm. com. Visitation: Friends may call
from 9 to 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview
Heights, Ill.
Funeral: Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 15, 2014,
at the Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Ill, with Rev. Mike Evans
officiating. Interment will follow in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview
Heights, Ill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Effingham
+2011, Beecher City, Effingham Co., IL, Obituary
Daily Union (Shelbyville, IL) - January 14, 2011
John S. Hoover Beecher City John S. Hoover, 83, of Beecher City,
IL, passed away at 7:02 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, in St. Anthony Memorial
Hospital in Effingham. John was born June 7, 1927, in Shafter Township, Fayette
County, IL the son of James Byron and Rena L. Blankenship
Hoover.
John was formerly a foreman
at Fedder's Corporation in Effingham and formerly served in the United States
Army. He was affiliated with the Beecher City United Methodist Church. He was a
member of VFW Post # 7676 of Altamont, IL and American Legion Posts #95 of
Vandalia, IL.
He married Joan Hudson on Oct. 25, 1991, and she survives. Also
surviving are daughters: Kathi Laurence of Coldwater, MI; Debbie (Jim) Troxell
of Brownstown, IL and Tina (Chris) Jahn of Centralia, IL; step-daughters:
Leslie Wood of Thayer, IL and Lisa Kopf of Beecher City, IL; step-son Mark Wood
of Beecher City, IL; sister Wanda Walton of Vandalia, IL; ten grandchildren;
three step grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; three step great
grandchildren and one great great grandson.
He was preceded in death by a son Gary, his parents, three sisters
and three brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, in
Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Beecher City. Rev. Paul Bauer will officiate.
Burial will be in Mound Cemetery, Cowden, IL. Military rites by the Shelby
County Honor Guard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Beecher City, Effingham Co., IL, Obituary
The Effingham Daily News, (IL) - June 12, 2013
Dustin "Bub" Blake Burgess, 30, of Beecher City passed
away at 8:04 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2013, at his residence.
A celebration of Dustin's life will be held at 7 p.m. today, June
12, at Lockart-Green Funeral Home, Beecher City.
He was born Dec. 5, 1982, in Mattoon the son of Edwina Eileen
Zarate and Johnny Ray Burgess. He was a member of the Mid-Southern Illinois
Bully Breed Club and operated Wolf Creek Pits.
Surviving are his daughters, Helena Eilee Rose Burgess and her
mother, Juanita Carver of Imperial, Mo., and Jalizah Rayne Burgess and her
mother, Kasey Schlanser of Beecher City; mother Edwina Zarate of Beecher City;
grandparents, Jim and Ronda DuBridge of Farina; aunts, Stefane Smith (Randy) of
Cowden, Shelle Sloan (John) of Beecher City and Stacey Bowlin (Jamie) of
Effingham; and several maternal and paternal cousins, aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by grandmother,
Mary Alice Pocrnich Blankenship and husband,
Junior Blankenship;
grandmother, Wanda Mae Pocrnich Clough and husband, Carl Clough; and his
great-grandparents, Eileen and Edwin "Buss" Barr.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Dieterich, Effingham Co., IL, Obituary
The Effingham Daily News, (IL) - May 27, 2011
Linus J. Drees, 70, of Dieterich, passed away at 3:41 p.m.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Isidore
Parish, rural Dieterich (Bishop Creek), with burial in St. Aloysius Cemetery.
Linus was born Jan. 11, 1941, in Effingham, the son of Joseph and
Josephine (Cremer) Drees. He was a member of St. Isidore Parish, Bishop Creek,
and Teutopolis American Legion Post 924. Linus also served with the U.S. Army
in Germany. Linus had worked at Thies Grocery for more than 30 years. He
retired in April 2010 as a meat cutter for Martin's IGA Plus. Linus also had
been engaged in farming.
He is survived by his wife, Betty of Dieterich; one son, Patrick
(Cindy) of Bishop; one daughter, Deborah (Dan) Blankenship of Teutopolis; 10 grandchildren, Michael,
Jessica, Lucas, Josie and Derek Drees, David and Andy Mersman, and Leighton, Mikayla and Logan Blankenship .
Linus was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister,
Coletta; and one son-in-law, Bob Mersman.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Effingham, Effingham Co., IL, Obituary
The Effingham Daily News, (IL) - August 21, 2011
Ellen A. Mersman, 74, of rural Effingham died at 6:55 p.m. Friday,
Aug. 19, 2011, at Provena Covenant Hospital in Urbana.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Help of
Christians Church in the Green Creek area of rural Effingham, with burial in
St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Aug. 22, at
Bauer Funeral Home, Effingham, with a combined Catholic Daughters of the
Americas and Council of Catholic Women rosary at 6 p.m. and a parish wake
service at 7 p.m. Mrs. Mersman was born Aug. 19, 1937, in Mattoon, the daughter
of Alphonse and Catherine (Fuesting) Probst.
She married John Mersman on Oct. 5, 1957. He preceded her in death
on Dec. 30, 2010. She was a homemaker and dairy farm wife. She also was a
member of St. Mary Help of Christians Church of Green Creek, St. Mary's Council
of Catholic Women and Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court 720. Mrs.
Mersman enjoyed playing cards, quilting and spending time with family and
friends.
Survivors include four sons, Paul (wife, Kim), Mark, Dan (wife,
Tonya) and Tom, all of Effingham; one daughter, Karen (Joe) Lidy of Island
Grove; 11 grandchildren, David, Andy, Brittany, Courtney, Lauren, Brooke, Blake
and Jack Mersman, and John, James and Jacob Lidy; two brothers, Norman (wife,
Johnna) Probst of Chesterfield, Mo., and Wayne (wife, Edna) Probst of Mattoon; daughter-in-law, Deb (Dan) Blankenship of Teutopolis; and sister-in-law, Rose
Marie Probst of Mattoon.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Robert
"Bob"; brother, Maurice; and infant sister, Marilyn.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Effingham, Effingham Co., IL, Obituary
The Effingham Daily News, (IL) - March 28, 2012
Frank E. "Junior" Huffman Jr. went to be with the Lord
Tuesday morning, March 27, 2012, at Lakeland Health Care & Rehabilitation
Center, Effingham. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Hall
Funeral Chapel, Effingham, with the Rev. Del Huffman officiating. Burial will
be in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Effingham, with military rites.
Frank was born Aug. 28, 1930, in Lerna, the son of Frank E. and
Mary Ellen (Parker) Huffman Sr. He married
Yvonne L. "Bonnie"
Blankenship on Dec. 31, 1961,
in Mattoon. She was his loving wife for more than 50 years. Frank was a veteran
in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the VFW Post 1769 and the
American Legion Post 120, both of Effingham. He worked as a laborer in
construction for many highway projects.
Survivors include his wife,
Bonnie; two daughters, Debbie Draper of Effingham
and Tammy (Scott) Grant of Tennessee; three sons, Del Huffman of Chattanooga,
Tenn., Michael (Patty) Huffman and Kenneth Huffman, both of Effingham; sister,
Betty Edwards of Effingham; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Judith Ann
Edwards and Margaret Pygott; granddaughter, Amy Elizabeth Johnson; and
grandson, Clinton Dale Huffman.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Effingham, Effingham Co., IL, Obituary
The Effingham Daily News, (IL) - November 12, 2012
Joyce M. French,
74, of Effingham, entered into eternal life at 10:11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11,
2012, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Johnson
Funeral Home, Effingham, with the Rev. Shannon Bopp officiating. Burial will be
in Tolliver Cemetery, Louisville.
Joyce was born on Sept. 14, 1938, in Effingham, the daughter of Edward and Myrtle (Walls) Blankenship.
She married Gary Cleeton in 1958. She later married T. G. "Lonnie"
French in 1986, and he preceded her in death in 1997. Joyce was a homemaker.
She had a housecleaning business for many years, serving several businesses and
families in the Effingham and Louisville communities. She enjoyed putting
puzzles together, family genealogy and visiting with family and friends.
Joyce is survived by her son, Kenneth L. (Lillie) Cleeton of
Effingham; daughter, Kathi (Dennis) Vaughn of Altamont; grandchildren, K.L.
Cleeton of Effingham, Kyler Cleeton of Effingham, Denny (Kristin) Vaughn of
Cowden, Ashlie (Matt) Schmitz of Pana, Danielle Vaughn of Altamont, and Wyatt
Vaughn of Altamont; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Kendyl and Griffin Vaughn. She
also leaves behind her beloved dog, Nicco, and he was her constant and faithful
companion.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lonnie; one
brother; and three sisters.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fayette
2011, Ramsey, Fayette Co., IL, Obituary
Vandalia Leader-Union (IL) - March 15, 2011
Kenneth L. "Kenny" Cunningham, 74, of Ramsey, died at
5:17 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2011, at his farm. Services will be held at 10
a.m. on Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ramsey, with the Rev.
Joseph Havrilka officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery
in Ramsey, with military rites accorded by the Ramsey American Legion.
Mr. Cunningham was born on June 7, 1936, in Ramsey, the son of Leo
P. Sr. and Christine Johanna Thull Cunningham. He married Catherine Ann "Katie" Blankenship on Aug. 31, 1963, in Ramsey.
He is survived by his wife; son, Anthony "Tony"
Cunningham and his wife Amanda of Ramsey; and daughter, Clarissa J. and her
husband Gary Washburn of Ramsey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Ramsey, Fayette Co., IL, Obituary
Vandalia Leader-Union (IL) - August 20, 2012
Cheryl L. Rhodes, 58, of Ramsey, died on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, at
her home.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Herrick Baptist
Church in Herrick, with the Rev. Jay Huddleston officiating. Burial will be in Blankenship Cemetery in rural Ramsey.
Mrs. Rhodes was born on Dec. 31, 1953, in Vandalia, the daughter of
Leroy E. and Doris L. Price Buck. She married Ross M. Rhodes on May 15, 1971,
in Ramsey. She was a medical transcriptionist at Fayette County Hospital in
Vandalia, and was a member of Herrick Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband; sons, Jason Rhodes and his wife
Amber, and Mike Rhodes and his wife Andrea, both of Ramsey; daughter, Rebecca
and her husband Karl of Herrick; parents; grandchildren, Katlynn, Waylon,
Payton, Shelby, Levi and Emmett; brothers, Kevin Buck and his wife Terry of
Ramsey, and Steve Buck of Old Fort, N.C.; and extended family, Alice and Brian
Meachum and their children, Cody and Amanda, of Ramsey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Ramsey,
Fayette Co., IL, Obituary
Published in The Leader-Union from December
17 to December 26, 2012
Jewell Louverne Manley, 95, of Ramsey, died on Saturday, Dec. 15,
2012, at her home.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Christ Tabernacle
Church in Herrick, with the Rev. Tom Suey officiating.
Mrs. Manley was born on April 14, 1917, in Carson Township, the
daughter of Silas Wright and Sallie Ann Barnett Carter. She married Ross Joseph
Manley on Oct. 25, 1938, in St. Louis, Mo.; he died on March 22, 1971. She was
a farmer, a former reporter of the Ramsey News-Journal and a member of Christ
Tabernacle Church.
She is survived by daughters,
Saundra and her husband Warren Moore of Decatur, Sallie and her husband Joe Ed
Burrus of Herrick, Sherry and her husband Kenneth
Blankenship of Mt. Vernon, and
Sheila and her husband Rick Herbord of Ramsey; brother, Wade Carter of Pana;
grandchildren, Christine Moore and Stacey Hoadley of Decatur, Rocky Kramer of
Herrick, Kendra Soule of Bluford, Kelly Rushing of Mt. Vernon, Emily Herbord
and Derek Herbord of Ramsey, and Megan Weddle of Pana; great-grandchildren,
Amber, Sarah, Brandy, Austin, Taylor, Tyson, Brandon, Emma, Brent, Sean, Katie,
Karli, Memphis and Ireland; and great-great-grandchildren, Ethan, Braden,
Alivia, Ayden, Easton, Olivia and Justin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; four brothers;
three sisters; and an infant granddaughter.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, St. Elmo, Fayette Co., IL, Obituary
The Effingham Daily News, (IL) - June 23, 2011
Barbara A. Kelley, 72, of St. Elmo died at 9:46 a.m. Tuesday, June
21, 2011, at her home. Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, July 8,
at Claggett Funeral Home, Brownstown, with Robert K. Fear officiating.
Barbara was born Nov. 29, 1939, in Brockton, Mass., the daughter of
John and Delores (Weldon) Egan. She married Russell Alan Kelley on Nov. 6,
1960, in Brockton, Mass., and he preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 2004. Ms.
Kelley had been a cook with the St. Elmo School District and was a FACE board
member.
She is survived by her son, Brian Kelley (wife, Ronda) of Des
Moines, Iowa; daughter, Kristina Fasnacht (husband, Steve) of Metropolis;
grandsons, Justin R. Fasnacht, Matthew D. Fasnacht and Collin P. Kelley; granddaughters, Jaimee Blankenship, Krysta B. Tish, Erin E. Kelley and Chloe
B. Kelley; and six great-grandchildren, Kaden D. Tish, Jaxson J.
Tish, Madalynn G. Blankenship, Torin B. Tish, Corrigan K. Blankenship and Ian M. Fasnacht.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one daughter, Karen
Calvert.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Saint Elmo, Fayette Co., IL, Obituary
The Effingham Daily News, (IL) - January 22, 2013
Revis D. Calvert, 84, of St. Elmo, died at 4:40 p.m Monday, Jan.
21, 2013, at the Voelker Home For Seniors, Mason [Effingham Co., IL].
Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at Gieseking-Claggett
Funeral Home, Brownstown with Pee Wee Denton officiating. Military rites by
American Legion Post 420 will follow. Private family burial will be at a later
date in Maplewood Cemetery, St. Elmo.
Revis was born Sept. 17, 1928, in Edgewood, to Orlando and Thelma
(Haslett) Calvert. He had been employed with Claypool Drilling and was the
retired owner/operator of Calvert Well Service. He spent 30 years in food
concessions at area fairs and festivals and for Hannagan Auction Co. He was a
member of Fairview United Methodist Church, Avena. He served in the Army from
1950-1952 in Korea. He was a life member of Weakly-Rowland American Legion Post
420, St. Elmo, and a member of Gieseking-Schwerdtfeger VFW Post 7676, Altamont.
He was a co-founder of the St. Elmo Improvement Association. He was an
organizer of the Band Day parades and a member of and instrumental in the St.
Elmo Save Our Pool Committee. He also very much enjoyed dancing.
He married Marilyn Brown on June 5, 1955, in St. Elmo, and she
survives. Also surviving are his daughter, Daryl (Don) Reed of St. Elmo;
brothers, Ralph (Debbie) Calvert of Coffeen and Don (Joyce) Calvert of DuQuoin;
grandchildren, Jaimee (Kris) Blankenship ,
Krysta (Larry) Tish and Revis Reed; great-grandchildren, Kaden, Madalynn,
Jaxson, Torin and Corrigan; and special friends, Bart and Trouble.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jim Calvert; and
daughter-in-law, Karen Calvert.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, St. Elmo, Fayette Co., IL, Obituary
Published in The Leader-Union on June 6, 2013
Lee Mathis Jr., 58, of St. Elmo, died at 9:56 a.m. on Saturday,
June 1, 2013, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham [Effingham Co., IL].
Services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at First Baptist Church
in Altamont. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Ramsey
Cemetery in Ramsey.
Mr. Mathis was born on Jan. 19, 1955, in Paducah, Ky., the son of
Gordon L. Sr. and JoAnn Ruble Mathis. He married Patricia L. Blankenship on April 12, 1986, at First Baptist Church in Ramsey.
Survivors include his wife; sons, Ryan Mathis and his fiancé
Katelyn Heard, and Adam Mathis and his significant other Lauren James; and daughter,
Katelynn Mathis of St. Elmo.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Saint Elmo, Fayette Co., IL, Obituary
The Effingham Daily News, (IL) Date: September 15, 2014
Elmer Portz, 74, of St. Elmo, died peacefully at home surrounded by
family on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014. Elmer Dean Portz was born on Friday, Oct. 13,
1939, in Avena, to William and Clara (Buff) Portz.
Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic
Church, St. Elmo, with the Rev. Joseph Simburger officiating. Burial will be in
St. Bonaventure Cemetery, rural St. Elmo.
He married Marcella Crouch on Sept. 6, 1958, at St. Clare Rectory
in Altamont. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, retired from Feller
Oil, both of St. Elmo, served on the Brownstown Fire Department and was a past
mayor of Brownstown.
Elmer is survived by Marcella, his wife of 56 years; his son, David
Portz and his wife, Karen of St. Elmo; his daughters,
Cathy Sidwell and her husband David of Effingham, Ramona Blankenship and her special friend Roy McWhorter of
St. Elmo, and Deborah Rosetto of Vandalia; brother, Henry Portz of Ramsey;
sister, Mary Howard and her husband Ronald of St. Elmo; seven grandchildren, Jami Sidwell, Jon
Sidwell, Kristopher Blankenship , Tyler Blankenship , Kayla Kirkland,
Heather Davison and Travis Portz; and nine great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Regina
Mae Portz; and son-in-law, Marion Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Marion K., 48, 15Oct1957 - 06May2006, Saint Elmo, Fayette, IL, IL-353-56-6920
+2014, Vandalia, Fayette Co., IL, Obituary
Vandalia Leader-Union (IL) - May 28, 2014
Velda V. Konrad, 94, of Vandalia, died on Monday, May 26, 2014, in
Vandalia.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at St. James Lutheran
Church in Vandalia, with the Rev. Krista Stokke officiating. Burial will be in
Vernon Cemetery in Vernon.
Mrs. Konrad was born on Jan. 6, 1920, in Shobonier, the daughter of
Jess and Hallie Marie
Blankenship Zimmerman. She married Kenneth K. Konrad on Oct. 10, 1936, in Greenville; he
died on Nov. 20, 1975.
Survivors include sons, Gary Konrad and his wife Jane of Castle
Rock, Colo., and Dale Konrad and his wife Candy of Vandalia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Shobonier, Kaskaskia Twp., Fayette Co.,
IL,
Zimmerman, Jess W. 51, M, IL, Head,
Zimmerman, Hallie 47, F, IL, Wife,
Zimmerman, Darrell D. 22, M, IL, Son,
Zimmerman, Howard K. 17, M, IL, Son,
Zimmerman, Nita 15, F, IL, Dau,
Zimmerman, Bonnie L. 13, F, IL, Dau,
Zimmerman, Betty L. 13, F, IL, Dau,
Zimmerman, Ruby B. 11, F, IL, Dau,
Zimmerman, Marilyn 08, F, IL, Dau,
Zimmerman, Donna J. 06, F, IL, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KW4Y-3G9
Franklin
2014, Sesser, Franklin Co., IL, Obituary
Southern Illinoisan (Carbondale, IL) Date: September 29, 2014
Victor Brandalise, 71, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, in Marshall
Browning Hospital in Du Quoin [Perry Co., IL]. He was born April 25, 1943, in West
Frankfort to Aldo and Alta (Veach) Brandalise.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, in Van Natta Funeral
Home on Illinois148, between Christopher and Sesser, with the Revs. Marvin
Boswell and Don Bulliard officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery
in Sesser.
Victor was a coal miner at Old Ben 21. He loved camping and was an
avid hunter. He also enjoyed riding horses and four-wheelers. He was a loving
husband, loving father and loving grandfather and will be missed by all.
He married Connie (Boswell) Brandalise on April 14, 1979, and she
survives in Sesser. Other survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law,
Anita and Richard Evans of Christopher, Janette and Rudy Roule of Mulkey town
and Vicki and Tim Spiller of Du Quoin; son and daughter-in-law, David and
Georgette Brandalise of Sesser; sister, Linda Brandalise of Sesser;
brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Marvin and Lula Bell Boswell of Mulkeytown;
seven grandchildren, Amanda and husband, Jamie, Blankenship of Long Creek, Matthew and wife, Amanda,
Evans of Paducah, Justin Roule and fiancée, Jenny, and Jared Roule, all of
Mulkey town, and John Michael Brandalise, Jacob Brandalise and Amber and
husband, Alex, Zelma, all of Sesser; four great-grandchildren,
Nathan and wife,
Rochel, Blankenship of Long Creek, Jacob Evans of Paducah and
Alexis and Avery Zelma, both of Sesser; and his pug and special companion,
Brandi.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and father-in-law and
mother in-law, Jess and Irene Boswell.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Valier, Franklin Co., IL, Obituary
Published in The Southern Illinoisan on April
3, 2012
Edward Blankenship,
79, died Saturday, March 31, 2012, in Fair Acres Nursing Home in DuQuoin [Perry
Co., IL]. He was born
Sept. 3, 1932, in Springfield to Jim and Lucile (Eads) Blankenship.
Edward served his country in the U.S. Army as a sergeant during the
Korean War. He retired from Volkswagen of America as a mechanic and district
service manager. He married the former Mary Pfister, formerly of Ridgway, on
March 20, 1959, in California. His passion in life was the mechanics of cars,
and he loved to build and fly remote control airplanes. He also enjoyed fishing
and off-road racing. Edward was a true hobbyist and able to fix almost
anything. He was a good husband, father, grandfather and friend, and he will be
missed.
Survivors include his wife,
Mary (Pfister) Blankenship of Valier; son, Jim (Donna)
Blankenship of Hesperia,
Calif.; daughter, Diana (David) Whitney of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; grandson, Kenny (AJ)
Keppler of Atlanta; and brother, Mel and Lou Blankenship of St. Peters-burg, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, in Cox and Son
Funeral Home in Ridgway with the Rev. Eric White officiating. Interment will be
in St. Joseph Cemetery in Ridgway. Military rites will be conducted at the
gravesite.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Zeigler, Franklin Co., IL, Obituary
Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Oct.
31, 2013
Nellie Francis (Dempsey) "Granny"
Blankenship graduated to
heaven at 3:02 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, at the age of 85 after a brief
illness. She passed peacefully at home in Zeigler with family at her side. She
was born in Tioga, W.Va., and also lived in New Mexico.While she will be missed
beyond measure, we know she is in the arms of eternal joy and reunited with
loved ones gone before.
She leaves behind a son,
William Edward "Bill"
Blankenship; daughter-in-law, Lois Blankenship; brother, Bob Dempsey; two
grand-daughters, Lisa Davis and Cheryl Wyatt; two grandsons-in-law, Chad and
Billy; eight great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Janelle, Sadie, Bre-anna, Shiane,
Maggie, Erin and Miranda; one great-great-grandson, Kayden; and multitudes of
extended family members and more friend than you could count.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Payge, Lemon, Ed and
Pat; two sisters, Mildred and Hildred; her parents, Ahart and Lula (Hanna)
Dempsey; husband, Charlie Blankenship; one son,
Ernest "Bucky"; baby daughter,
Karen; and great-grand baby, Devan.
Wherever Granny lived her house was the hub. She enjoyed cooking
for others and hospitality was her way of life. If you knew Nellie, you knew
love, grace, "dang good" green chili, fun, fresh coffee and what it
meant to have a listening friend. This was a woman who allowed things like
full-fledged water fights to go on inside her house. She enjoyed treats with
the children and her loving memory lives on in the hearts and tummies of many.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fulton
2013, Astoria, Fulton Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Peoria Journal Star on February
22, 2013
Dortha L. Oest, age 87, of Astoria, Ill., passed away at 10:01 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, at Graham Hospital in Canton, Ill. She was born on June 23, 1925, in Bluff City, Ill., a
daughter of John and Nettie (Curless) Slaight.
On June 23, 1942, Dortha married Edward Oest in Palmyra, Mo. He
preceded her in death in August 1986. She was also preceded in death by her
sister, Verle Masten, and her brother, Onilee Reeves. Dortha was a homemaker
who loved spending time with her family and enjoyed reading. She was assessor
for 25 years for several townships in Fulton County.
Dortha is survived by her daughter, Linda Oest of Astoria; two
sons, Richard Oest of Astoria and Edwin Oest of Havana, Ill.; five
grandchildren, Rochelle (and Chad) Sappington, Jason (and Jennifer Childers)
Oest, Jill (and Kyle) Easley, Jimmy Oest and Jon Oest; one stepgranddaughter, Emma
Blankenship; and four
great-grandchildren, Zachary Sappington, Karli Easley and Kylum and Brooklyn
Oest.
Services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at Shawgo
Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Wayne Curless will officiate. Interment will
be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Astoria.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Grundy
+2014, Gardner, Grundy Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Morris Daily Herald on Mar. 26,
2014
Donna L. Blanton Born: Aug. 19, 1937; In Kistler, WV, Died: March
22, 2014; In Kankakee, IL
Donna Lou Blanton, age 76, of Gardner, passed away at Butterfield
Court, March 22, 2014 with her daughters by her side. She was born August 19,
1937, the daughter of Don Pete and Bernie Macon Louise (Rozzell) Burgess in
Kistler, West Virginia.
On June 14, 1964 Donna married Caleb Z. Blanton, Jr. in Ft.
Lauderdale, Florida. Mrs. Blanton was a LPN for Morris Hospital for 30 years,
and a member of the First Baptist Church of Dwight. She enjoyed gardening,
traveling, reading and most importantly her children and grandchildren.
Donna is survived by her husband, Caleb of Coal City; two
daughters, Angela Blanton of Kankakee and Amy (David) Lardi of Coal City; a
son, Caleb Z. Blanton, III (Megan Calhoun) of Hunting Beach, CA; five
grandchildren, Christian Dawson (Kim Love), Jerrica (Ryan) Sennott, Joshua
(Kristina) Lardi, Joel Lardi (Rhea Drougas) and Molly Lardi; six great
grandchildren, Maya, Morgan, Jack, Ryleigh, Neil and baby Lardi; as well as a sister, Marie (Harold) Blankenship of Franklin, West Virginia; and many
nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Jennifer
Blanton; two brothers, Jack Rozzell and Lynn Burgesss.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Public Records; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K17J-HFY
Blankenship, Harold Eugene
b.08Jul1934, Residence 2008: Franklin, WV, Relatives: David E Blankenship, Don
A Blankenship, Edna Marie Blankenship, Larry A Blankenship, Lori Ann
Blankenship, Marie E Blankenship
+2014, Gardner, Grundy Co., IL, Obituary
The Braidwood Journal, (IL) - April 14, 2014
Donna Lou Blanton, 76, of Gardner, passed away Saturday, March 22,
2014 at Butterfield Court with her daughters by her side. She was born Aug. 19,
1937, the daughter of Don Pete and Bernie Macon Louise (Rozzell) Burgess, in
Kistler, [Logan Co.], WV.
On June 14, 1964, Donna married Caleb Z. Blanton Jr. in Fort
Lauderdale, FL. Donna was a licensed practical nurse for Morris Hospital for 30
years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dwight. She enjoyed
gardening, traveling, reading and most importantly, her children and grandchildren.
Donna is survived by her husband, Caleb, of Coal City; two
daughters, Angela Blanton of Kankakee and Amy (David) Lardi of Coal City; one
son, Caleb Z. Blanton III (Megan Calhoun), of Huntington Beach, CA; five
grandchildren: Christian Dawson (Kim Love), Jerrica (Ryan) Sennott, Joshua
(Kristina) Lardi, Joel Lardi (Rhea Drougas) and Molly Lardi; six
great-grandchildren: Maya, Morgan, Jack, Ryleigh, Neil and baby Lardi; as well
as a sister, Marie (Harold) Blankenship, of
Franklin, [Pendleton Co.], WV and many loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Jennifer
Blanton and two brothers, Jack Rozzell and Lynn Burgess.
Cremation rites were accorded.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jackson
2013, Ava, Jackson Co., IL, Obituary
Published in The Southern Illinoisan on
February 28, 2013
Ellen Marie Bartlett Newton, 91, formerly of Washington Park, went
to be with the Lord at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, at her home surrounded
by her loving family. Ellen was born Nov. 25, 1921, in East St. Louis, the
daughter of Charles "Spider" and Marie Spain Bartlett.
She married the love of her life, Wesley Newton, on Oct. 25, 1939,
in Perryville, Mo. He preceded her in death Oct. 23, 2010, after 71 years of
marriage. She was a member of Ava Assembly of God Church. Ellen was a
homemaker. She enjoyed playing BINGO, collecting pigs and spending time with
her family.
Ellen is survived by two sons, Gilbert Newton of Ava and Gerald
(Theresa) Newton of Ava; one daughter, Sandra (Dennis) Beshears of Ava; one
daughter-in-law, Rena Newton of Ava; grandchildren,
Renee' (Olin) Young, Rick (Melanie) Newton, Sonny (Deana) Newton, Brian Newton,
Jimmy (Rhonda) Newton, Jeremy Newton, Buddy (Debbie) Newton, Deon (Lori) Newton,
Tina (Carl) Kilpatrick, Karen (Shaun) Reiman, Kim Moore, Steve (Traci) Newton,
Denny (Jeannie) Beshears, DeAnna (Marc) Weinhoffer, Bobby Newton, Jeff (Jenny)
Newton, Cindy Blankenship, Debbie
O'Neal, Sharon Williams and Kevin
Blankenship; one brother,
Frank (Nancy) Bartlett of Hetlick; one sister, Peggy (Ernie) Rhyne of Cahokia;
one sister-in-law, Anna Newton of Murphysboro; 53 great-grandchildren; 28
great-great-grandchildren; and a special Hospice Caregiver, Marie.
Ellen was also preceded in death by her parents; three sisters,
Agnes Jacobs, Dodie Rhyne, and Francis King; two brothers, Charles Bartlett Jr.
and Jack Bartlett; and two sons, Charles Newton and Jack Newton.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 1, in Wilson's Funeral Home
in Ava, with the Rev. Wilson E. and Barbara McWherter officiating. Burial will
be in Ava Evergreen Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Carbondale, Jackson Co., IL, Obituary
Southern Illinoisan (Carbondale, IL) Date: October 26, 2014
Mary Susan "Susie" (Baker) Utgaard, 75, died at 2:35 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, at home. She was a homemaker. Mary was born Oct. 10,
1939, in Bloomington, Indiana, to Leon and Mary (Blankenship) Baker.
She had a Bachelor of Arts Degree in comparative literature. She
married John Edward Utgaard on Aug. 22, 1961, in Bloomington, Indiana. He
preceded her in death Sept. 8, 2009 Susie enjoyed painting, bird watching,
reading and visiting with friends and family.
Survivors include sons, Erik (Elaine) Utgaard of Sterling,
Virginia, Sigurd Utgaard of Godfrey, Peter (Claire) Utgaard of San Diego,
California, and John (Bentley) Utgaard of Murray, Kentucky; seven
grandchildren, Maggie, Jason, Naomi, Emerson, Charlie, Jack and Edward Utgaard;
brother, David Baker of South Carolina; and several nieces, nephews and
cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, in Walker
Funeral Home, 112 S. Poplar St., in Carbondale, with the Rev. Al Turl
officiating. Burial will be private for family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Bloomington, Perry Twp.,
Monroe Co., IN,
Baker, Leon A. 33, M, IN, Head,
Baker, Mary 34, F, IN, Wife,
Baker, David 08, M, IN, Son,
Baker, Mary S. 00, F, IN, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V1Y6-YCQ
2012, Murphysboro, Jackson Co., IL, Obituary
Published in The Southern Illinoisan on
August 26, 2012
Crystal Lynn Voorhees, 49, went to be with the Lord at 11:05 a.m.
Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, in St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 27, in Victory Christian
Fellowship with the Rev. Frank Voorhees officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant
Grove Memorial Park.
Crystal was born Jan. 24, 1963, in Murphysboro. She loved to grow
and tend to her flowers, but she, especially loved taking care of people and
she was a mother to a lot of kids. Mrs. Voorhees was a member of Victory
Christian Fellowship in Murphysboro, and the leader of the Summit Youth Group
at the church.
Crystal married Steve Voorhees on April 20, 1985, in Murphysboro,
and he survives. Other survivors include two children, Britney Voorhees and
Emily Voorhees of Murphysboro; her dog, "Sidney Elaine;" Ralph Davies
of Vergennes who was in her guardianship; one sister, Philena Boyer and her
husband, Mike Boyer, of Massillon, Ohio; three brothers, Gary Cochran and his
wife, Laura Cochran and Terry Cochran and his wife, Angie Cochran, all of
Murphysboro, and Scott Cochran and his wife, Marsha Cochran, of Johnston City;
her father-in-law and mother in law, the Rev. Frank and Bonnie Voorhees of
Murphysboro; sister-in-law, Theresa Blankenship and her husband, Gib
Blankenship, of Murphysboro;
nieces and nephews, Garett, Alyssa, Tenika, Clayton, Brock, Chelsea, Hailey,
Cameron and Tad; a great-niece, Adelynn; and a great-niece or great-nephew that
is on the way,
Crystal was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Bardmess, and a
half-brother, Billy Bardmess.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Murphysboro, Jackson Co., IL, Obituary
Published in The Southern Illinoisan from
June 29 to July 2, 2013
Nell K. Hart, 92, passed away at 3:24 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2013,
in Murphysboro. Mrs. Hart was born Dec. 1, 1920, in Murphysboro, a daughter to
William and Minnie Pearl (Richardson) Jones.
She was united in marriage to Gilbert Charles Blankenship, who preceded her in death. She later married Willard C. Hart, and
he preceded her in death March 2, 1994. Mrs. Hart was retired from General
Telephone, where she was employed for many years as an operator. She was a
member of United Methodist Church in Murphysboro.
Survivors include one son
and daughter-in-law, Denny and Joni
Blankenship of Brighton;
sister-in-law, Mildred Collins of Granite City; brother-in-law, Clinton Hart of
St. Charles, La.; and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gilbert
Blankenship, and later by her
second husband, Willard Hart; her parents; and two sisters, Pruella Jones and
Betty Grantham.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, in Crawshaw Funeral
Home in Murphysboro with Denny Blankenship officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant
Grove Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Murphysboro, Jackson Co.,
IL, Obituary
Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Oct.
14, 2013
Patsy Ann Arena, 63, passed away at 4:40 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 13,
2013, at her residence in Murphysboro. Patsy was born Dec. 20, 1949, in Elgin
to Robert Lee Cummings and LaVerne (Slotagg) Cummings Conlon.
Mrs. Arena was a retired food handler from Kroger's in Murphysboro.
She also was the owner and operator of Twin Lakes Bait and Tackle near Gorham.
She married Frank Harry Arena on March 19, 1966, in Chicago, and he
preceded her in death Oct. 28, 2005.
Survivors include four children, Frank Arena Jr. and his wife, Lora
Arena, of Murphysboro, Michalle Velasquez and her husband, Moses Velasquez, of
Joliet, Michael Arena and his wife, Carlyene Arena, of Effingham and Nicole
Gale and her husband, Scott Gale, of Murphysboro; 12 grandchildren, Frank Arena
III, Randy Lee Arena, Acey Arena, Joey Dunham, Romey Velasquez, Brandi
Velasquez, Monica Velasquez, Reyes Velasquez, Tamara Schaufler, Kayle McWorter,
John Lee Schaufler and Blake Bramlett; nine great-grandchildren, Hunter Lee Arena, Violet Blake Bramlett,
Abigail Arena, Lilliana Arena, Bella Velasquez, Marissa Lee Yoder, Brylee
Schaufler, Ashlynn Blankenship and Falynn Blankenship;
sister, Colleen Kelly and her husband, Andrew Kelly, of Eureka, Mo.; three
brothers, Douglas Cummings and his wife, Donna Cummings, of Lake Zurich,
Richard Cummings of Lombard and Michael Cummings of Glen Ellyn; several nieces
and nephews; and close friends, Deana Ardrey and her son, Billy Jack Reed, and
Dakota and P.W.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Lee Cummings III;
her parents; and sister-in-law, Denise Cummings.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at Pettett
Funeral Home in Murphysboro. Then, as per her wishes, her body will be
cremated.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jefferson
2010, Mt. Vernon, Jefferson
Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/register-news/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=139823225
John I. Blankenship,
83, Mt. Vernon, passed away at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at Countryside
Manor Residential Center in Mt. Vernon. He was born in Kell on Saturday, Oct.
2, 1926, a son of Fred A. and
Belle (Bond) Blankenship. He
married Alma Lee Lowery on Aug. 30, 1947, in Champaign, and she preceded him in
death on Nov. 11, 2006.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at Hughey Funeral Home
in Mt. Vernon with Brother Alan Smith officiating. Interment will follow at
Wells Chapel Cemetery in Wayne County. The chaplain of Mt. Vernon American
Legion Post 141 will conduct a military flag presentation service. Visitation
will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Mr. Blankenship is
survived by two daughters, Victoria Avery of Lakeland, Fla., and Nancy Smith and husband Alan of Mt. Vernon; two granddaughters, Jennifer
Phillips and husband Craig of Chicago and Sarah Smith of Mt. Vernon;
great-granddaughter, Gracie of Mt. Vernon; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, his wife, two brothers and two infant brothers
preceded him in death. John served with the U.S. Army from March 27,
1946 to March 28, 1947. With his wife Alma he co-owned and co-operated Blankenship Builders in Champaign County, a building and land
development and real estate brokerage office. He was a member of First Free
Will Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Mt. Vernon, Jefferson Co., IL, Obituary
Register-News (Mount Vernon, IL) - December 15, 2011
William "Bill" McIntire Schelosky, 69, of Mt. Vernon,
passed away, 2:16 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, Good Samaritan Regional Health
Center in Mt. Vernon. William was born Aug. 20, 1942, in Mt. Vernon, the son of
William Moritz and Leala Fern (McIntire) Schelosky.
He married Esther (Skrobish) Germann on May 7, 1993, in Paducah,
Ky.; she survives in Mt. Vernon. Bill was a member of the Trinity Episcopal
Church in Mt. Vernon. He had previously operated Jordan Furniture Company in
Mt. Vernon. Later, he worked for several years as a sales person at Heilig
Meyers Furniture Store in Mt. Vernon. He also worked for several years as a bus
driver for Beck Bus in Mt. Vernon, driving both charter and school buses but he
most enjoyed driving the school bus. Bill also served in the Illinois Army
National Guard. He was a member of the Mt. Vernon Gun and Sportsman's Club.
William is survived by his wife, Esther Schelosky of Mt. Vernon;
two daughters, Julie Jette and husband Martin of Bradley and Susan Amy Bain and
husband Timothy of Woodlawn; two sisters, Martha Newell and husband Herb of
Waltonville and Jo Ann Williams and husband Doug of Mt. Vernon; three
step-children, Mike MacEachern and wife Karen of Mt. Vernon; Bonnie MacEachern
Zaretsky and husband Ed of Buffalo Grove and Dawn Henry and husband Eddie of Mt.
Vernon; four brothers-in-law, Allen Skrobish and wife Marilyn of Villa Park,
Roland Skrobish of Lilburn, Ga., Richard Skrobish of Barrington, R.I., and
Douglas Skrobish of Paducah, Ky.; one sister-in-law, Laurie Rustick and
long-time companion Dave Peterson of Bloomington, Minn.; three grandchildren, Sarah Blankenship -Godina and husband Jesse Godina of Pomona,
Calif., Nicholas Jette of Bradley and Bryan Bain of Woodlawn; three
step-grandsons, Jacob Henry and beloved companion Rebecca Compton of Newburgh,
Ind., Grant MacEachern of Mt. Vernon and Mitchell Zaretsky of Buffalo Grove;
two step-granddaughters, Jillian Henry and fiancé Zach Sanders of Kell and
Elizabeth Zaretsky of Iowa City, Iowa; great-granddaughter, Anna Godina of
Pomona, Calif.; two step-great-grandsons, Jesse Godina Jr. of Pomona, Calif.,
and Abel Sanders of Kell; and a step-great-granddaughter, Alondro Godina of
Pomona. God brought many very good friends into Bill's life, especially Ed and
Linda Wheeler of Mt. Vernon and Tom Gray of Paducah, Ky.
Requiem Mass will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Episcopal
Church, 1100 Harrison, Mt. Vernon. The Very Rev. Gene R. Tucker will officiate.
A eulogy will be given by Mr. Ed. Wheeler. Inurnment will follow at Oakwood
Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. Flag presentation ceremony will be conducted by the
American Legion Post 141 in Mt. Vernon.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Mount Vernon, Jefferson Co., IL, Obituary
Mt. Vernon Register-News,
June 19, 2013
Robert P. Blankenship, 94, Mt. Vernon, formerly of Houston died Saturday, June 15, 2013,
at GreenTree of Mt. Vernon Memory Care where he has resided since February
2011. Born Aug. 28, 1918, in Jacksonville, Texas, son of Love L. (Ayers) and Burl B. Blankenship,
he spent most of his life in Houston where he graduated from Jefferson Davis
High School and attended the University of Houston.
On July 4, 1942, he married Kathleen V. Stehr at the Chapel of Ft.
Brown in Brownsville, Texas. She preceded him in death on Dec. 9, 2001, in Houston.
Mr. Blankenship is survived by two daughters, Eugenia Zibby of Centralia and Karen Blair and husband Royce of Pearland, Texas; three granddaughters,
Kathleen “Kay” Zibby-Damron and husband Steve of Mt. Vernon, Alison K. Blair of
Aspen, Colo., and Ashley E. (Blair) Ohman and husband Trent of Tulsa, Okla.; a
grandson, Michael R. Zibby and wife Stephanie of Memphis, Tenn.; three
great-grandchildren, Michael Patrick Zibby, Blair Kathleen Ohman and Grace
Eugenia Ohman; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents,
three brothers, three sisters and his son-in-law, Dr. Michael P. Zibby.
A World War II U.S. Army veteran, he served in the medical corps of
the 124th Cavalry at Ft. Brown, Texas, and in Burma. Following the war, he was
a member of the China-Burma-India Veterans Association and the 124th Cavalry
Association in which he held several offices including president. “Blankie” and
Kathleen helped organize and faithfully attended many annual 124th reunions in
Brownsville. They were frequently the hospitality chairmen.
Mr. Blankenship was employed in the production department of Amoco
Petroleum Company for more than 30 years until his retirement. He had been an
active member of Glenbrook United Methodist Church in Houston and was a member
of the Downtown Houston Optimists Club.
In honor of his wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no
visitation. Interment will be held at Forest Park Cemetery, Houston, at a later
date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Texico, Jefferson
Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.register-news.com/archivesearch/local_story_029195546.html
John E. Blankenship,
age 92, of Texico, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, at White
Oaks Rehabilitation & Health Center in Mt. Vernon. Mr. Blankenship was born in Texico on Jan. 5, 1918, the
son of John and Flossie (Finn) Blankenship. He married Mary Hughes on June 10, 1941, in Centralia, and she
preceded him in death July 6, 2007. John was a lifelong resident of the Kell area where he and Mary raised
their family and operated a grain and livestock farm. He was a member of the
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed his family and his farm.
John is survived by
one son, Larry Blankenship, and wife Edie; one daughter, Marilyn Buehne and husband Ron; and by one son-in-law, David Pierce, all
of Texico. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren;
and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Mr. Blankenship was
preceded in death by his parents; by a daughter, Janice
Pierce; by a granddaughter, Tamara
Blankenship; and by an infant
brother, Harry James
Blankenship.
Funeral services
for John E. Blankenship will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the L.R. Osborn &
Son Funeral Home in Kell with Pastor Larry Shelton officiating. Burial will
follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Mt. Vernon.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jefferson Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, John
E. 92, 05Jan1918 - 26Jan2010, Texico,
Jefferson, IL, IL-337-14-4252
Blankenship, John
I. 83, 02Oct1926 - 17Feb2010, Mount
Vernon, Jefferson, IL, IL-337-30-1083
Jersey
+2010, Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.thetelegraph.com/articles/blankenship-45285-springfield-funeral.html
Lela M. Blankenship,
85, of Jerseyville, formerly of Springfield, passed away Friday, Sept. 24,
2010, at her home. She was born June 7, 1925, in Pawnee, Ill., the
daughter of Francis M. and Sarah M. (Candiff) Neer.
She married Harrison
T. Blankenship in 1948 in
Charleston, W. Va. Mrs.
Blankenship was a homemaker
and a member of United Pentecostal Church.
She is survived by her husband, Harrison; son, William Stahl of Jerseyville; a brother, Lester L. Neer of Des Moines,
Iowa; a sister, Edna M. Grady of Des Moines, Iowa; four grandchildren; six
great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service
at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home in
Springfield, with Reverend John Wentz officiating. Burial will be in Camp
Butler National Cemetery in Springfield.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jersey Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Lela
M. 85, 07Jun1925 - 24Sep2010, Jerseyville,
Jersey, IL, IL-356-16-2561
Kane
+2010, Carpentersville,
Kane Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/08/05/lillian-lange/144482990
Funeral services for Lillian Lange, 85,
of Carpentersville, a former many-year resident of Elgin will be held at 9 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 7, at Miller Funeral Home, 504 W. Main St., West Dundee. Burial
will follow in Lakewood Memorial Park Cemetery, Elgin.
Born Sept. 27, 1924, in Wayne, W.Va., daughter of the late Francis M. and Chanie
L. (nee Spurlock) Blankenship, she died Friday, July 30, 2010, at
Sherman Hospital in Elgin.
Lillian was a
resident of the Elgin- Carpentersville areas for over 69 years. She had worked
in manufacturing for most of her life. Lillian was a
loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and
friend.
Survivors include her three children, Melvin Lange of Louisiana,
Mo., Dale (Nancy) Lange of Bella Vista, Ark. and Bonnie (John) Russell of
Carpentersville, whom Lillian made her home with. Lillian is also survived by seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren;
10 brothers and sisters; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of almost 50
years, Vernon Lange; her two brothers; and her five sisters.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Carpentersville, Kane
Co., IL, Obituary
Courier News (Elgin, IL) - May 22, 2014
Joseph E. Braun Age 74, of Carpentersville, passed away on Tuesday
at Sherman West Court in Elgin. Joe
was born in Antigo, Wisconsin on December 15, 1939, the son of the late Martin and
Eleanor (nee Parham) Braun.
On April 24, 1965, he married Bonnie G. Baldwin. Joe was a resident
of the Carpentersville area for the past 40 years. He retired from the
Interstate Bakeries Corp. (Hostess Brands). Joe was a U.S. Navy Veteran.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Bonnie; his children, Renee (James) Blankenship and
Scott (Julie Hiel-Meyer) Braun; his grandchildren,
Brandon, Kayla and Riana (Kasey Hill) Blankenship ; his great-grandson, Jalen; his brother,
Romuald (Betty) Braun; his sisters, Theresa Braun, Elizabeth (Les) Richards and
Janice (the late Frank) Hand; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his 3
brothers, Bernard, John and Greg.
Family and friends will gather for Funeral Services on Saturday at
10:00 a.m. at the St. James Episcopal Church, West Dundee. Burial with military
honors will follow in the Windridge Memorial Park Cemetery in Cary.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Elgin, Kane Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on
July 29, 2014
Flora M. Cox, 93, of Elgin passed on July 26, 2014 at Presence St.
Joseph Hospital, Elgin. She was born on November 27, 1920 in Elgin the daughter
of Fred & Grace May (Robinson) Collins.
She is survived by her sons Richard (Cynthia) Swensek and Michael
(Sharon) Swensek. Daughter Mary Capizzi. Grandchildren Margaret Ann(Robert)
Ricks, Kathleen (Rusty) Gregory, and Michael (Amber Wootan) Capizzi. Five great
grandchildren. A Sister Hazel Johnston.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands John Swensek,
Floyd Cox, sister Florence Blankenship.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday July 30th, and Thursday July
31st from 4-8 PM in the Wait Ross Allanson Funeral & Cremation Services
Chapel, 51 Center St., Elgin. Burial will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Elgin Twp., Kane Co., IL,
Collins, Fred J. 57, M, IL, Head,
Collins, Grace 57, F, IL, Wife,
Collins, Florence 19, F, IL, Dau,
Collins, Flora 19, F, IL, Dau,
Collins, Hazel 17, F, IL, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KWH5-9FN
Kankakee
+2010, Manteno, Kankakee Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.clancygernon.com/obituaries/Patricia-Edwards/
Patricia G.
Edwards, 64, of Manteno, died Sunday (Dec. 26, 2010) at Riverside Medical
Center, Kankakee. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the
Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home, Manteno, where funeral services will be held at 10
a.m. Wednesday.
Ms. Edwards was retired from Brach Candy Co. She was born Sept. 11,
1946, in Narrows, Va., the daughter of James and Mary Robertson Blankenship. She enjoyed crocheting and reading.
Surviving are one son, Ross Edwards, of Lombard; one daughter, Mary
Kus, of Berwyn; two grandchildren, Sarah Kus and Abigail Edwards; and two
sisters, Ann Bedford, of Schaumburg, and Brenda Carr, of Bourbonnais.
She was preceded in death by
her parents.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Kendall
+2012, Newark, Kendall Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Beacon News on April 23, 2012
Gilbert Luther Blankenship, Age 83, of Newark, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 21,
2012 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich
[IL]
surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m Wednesday at West Lisbon
Church, rural Newark. Pastor Steven Lombardo II will officiate. Interment will
follow at West Lisbon Cemetery.
Gilbert was born
March 29, 1929 in Somonauk, [DeKalb Co.] Illinois, the son of Luther and Zetta
(Hawkins) Blankenship. He attended schools in Somonauk and Newark. He married
Lois Nelson on September 3, 1949 and they spent the next 62 years happily
married.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather,
brother and uncle who will be deeply missed by his family and many friends. He
had a firm handshake and an encouraging word for everyone he met. Gilbert was a
man of faith. He was a devoted member of the West Lisbon Church where he held
many offices over the years. He served on Lisbon and Newark school boards.
Always interested in young people and sports, he officiated many basketball
games and was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame. An
active member in 4-H and FFA in his younger years, he pursued a career in
farming, raising livestock and grain in the Newark area. He was always proud to
be called a farmer. In the 1960's, he and Lois pursued a second career in
retail, operating children's and ladies' apparel stores.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lois; their five children, Pam (Rod) Chally of Jacksonville, Fl., Steve (Martha) Blankenship of Newark, Gary (Jill) Blankenship of Sheridan, Nancy (Joel) Ottosen of Yorkville and Susan (Rick) Wojak of Sugar Grove; his grandchildren, Jennifer Chally, Jon (Jeanna) Chally, Stephanie Blankenship, Scott (Danielle) Blankenship, Kelly (Tyler) Simmons, Matt Stege, Emily Stege, Mike Ottosen,
Mark Wojak and David Wojak; three great grandchildren, Ashley Buzen, Grace
Chally and Leighton Chally; nieces, nephews and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Rose Smith, Myrtle Abbott and Lucille Seaton; special nephew, Gene Claude.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Yorkville, Kendall
Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Beacon News on Nov. 3, 2014
Dorothea T. LeCuyer, Age 84, of Yorkville, IL passed away on
Sunday, November 2, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was
born on October 11, 1930 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Frank and Angela
(Kohley) Bitterman.
Dorothea was united in marriage on January 12, 1952 to Mr. Thomas
G. LeCuyer and they spent the next 60 happy years together until his passing on
August 3, 2012. Mrs. LeCuyer was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in
Yorkville, IL. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,
sister and aunt who will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Dorothea is survived by her children, Thomas (Dee) LeCuyer of
Plano, IL, Annie LeCuyer of Sandwich, IL, Michael (Nina) LeCuyer of Sheridan,
IL, Rose (Mark) Liptrot of Yorkville, IL and Theresa (Kevin) Krantz of
Sheridan, IL; her grandchildren,
Jennifer (Scott) Catey, Tom (Cassie) LeCuyer, Tony (Mary) LeCuyer, Nathan
O'Malley, Sarah Blankenship, Amie Harazmus, Jessie (Tim) Donegan,
Michelle (Joe) Peterson, Mindy Sweeney, Mike LeCuyer, Al Therriault, Adam
(Ayten) Therriault and Kevin Krantz; her 20 great-grandchildren; her
sister-in-law, Beverly Bitterman of Yorkville, IL; as well as several nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Angela
Bitterman; her husband, Thomas LeCuyer; her sons, Kenneth J. LeCuyer and Ronald
LeCuyer in infancy; her granddaughter, Lisa Green; her grandson-in-law, Brad
Sweeney; her brothers, Frank Bitterman and Arnold Bitterman; her sisters,
Evelyn Haley, Shirley Gutierrez, Rita Pinks and Lorraine Thibault.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5,
2014 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 406 Walnut Street in Yorkville, IL with
Father Matthew Lamoureux, M.I.C., officiating. Interment will follow in St.
Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Bristol, IL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lake
2013, Mundelein, Lake Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on
February 6, 2013
Elsie C. Gaura (nee Hula), 91, of Mundelein
A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday, at Santa Maria del Popolo
Chapel, 116 N. Lake St. (Route 45), Mundelein. Interment will follow in St.
Mary's Cemetery, Fremont Center.
She was born Feb. 12, 1921, in Chicago, and died Monday, Feb. 4,
2013, at home. Elsie enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and also enjoyed
crocheting.
She is survived by her children,
Howard (Donna) Gaura, Jerry Gaura, Roger (Rose) Gaura, Cheryl Blankenship and George (Pam) Gaura; 15 grandchildren;
and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; son-in-law,
Marty; and great-grandchild, Dominic.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
LaSalle
2011, Sheridan, LaSalle Co., IL, Obituary
The Commonwealth-Journal, (Somerset, KY) - May 6, 2011
Herbert E. Becker, 84, of Sheridan, Ill., formerly of Nancy, Ky.,
passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011. He was born on Dec. 25, 1926 in Covington,
Ky., the son of the late Robert Emil and Elnora (Kupper) Becker.
Herbert retired from the U.S. Navy and served during WWII in the
Pacific. He also served in the Korean War, Vietnam War and the Cold War. He
loved woodworking, classical music, westerns, gardening and was an accomplished
artist.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy (Pounds) Becker; children, Vickie (Mike) White, Connie
(Jeff) Palmer, Debbie Sizemore, David (Kellie) Blankenship , Barbara (Michael) Moermond, Bruce (Debbie) Becker, John
Becker, Lisa (Rodney) Bennett, Pamela (Marty) Volk, Andrew (Val) Becker, Peter
(Kim) Becker and Matthew Becker; 38 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and
brother, Thomas (Sara) Robinson.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by numerous
brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 6, 2011 at
the chapel followed by a 12:30 p.m. committal service at Abraham Lincoln
National Cemetery, Elwood, Ill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Livingston
+2014, McDowell, Livingston
Co., IL, Obituary
The Daily Leader, (Pontiac, IL) - March 4, 2014
Esther Pate, 93, McDowell, died at 11:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28,
2014, at her home, surrounded by family.
At Esther's request, there will be no services, however, the family
welcomes your friendship. Cremation rites will be accorded and burial will be
private at a later date. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, has charge
of arrangements.
Esther was born Jan. 8, 1921, in Fairbury, to Charles C. and Mirtie (Blankenship) Runyon. She married
Carl E. Pate July 20, 1939, in Kentland, Ind. He passed away July 12, 2007,
after almost 68 years of marriage.
She is survived by two daughters, Patricia (Robert) Tinges and
Connie (Ole) Homme, both of Pontiac, grandchildren, Paula Tinges, Rita White,
Carl Homme, all of Pontiac, Christopher (Kristina) Homme, Broken Arrow, Okla.;
and great-grandchildren, Nick Kiryssa, Kendra and Katelyn.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers,
Fred, Edgar and Edwin Runyon; and four sisters, Irene Mallory, Nellie Harris,
Vivian Williams and Marie Green.
Esther was a member of the McDowell United Methodist Church. She
devoted her life to her family and helping others in any way she could. She
touched many lives in her 93 years and was active until the last month. She
loved to crochet, make quilts and mow her yard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Livingston Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Rose
S. 95, 19Oct1915 - 05Nov2010, Dwight,
Livingston, IL, IL-329-01-5289
Logan
+2012, Atlanta, Logan Co., IL, Obituary
Published in The Lincoln Courier on February
16, 2012
Dorothy M. Blankenship, 86, of Atlanta, passed away today, February 15, 2012, at 1:52
a.m. at St. John's Hospital in Springfield
[Sangamon Co., IL].
Funeral services for Mrs. Blankenship
will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church
in Atlanta. Rev. Jeffery G. Laible will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's
Cemetery in Lincoln.
Mrs. Blankenship is
survived by her sister, Sister Kathryn Edward, and many loving nieces and
nephews and their families.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two
brothers: Lawrence Knecht and Donald Knecht.
Dorothy was born October 23, 1925, in Beason, the daughter of
Edward and Kathryn Schmidt Knecht. She married Claude Blankenship on July 30, 1966, at St. Mary's Church in Lincoln. He preceded her
in death on October 4, 2002. Dorothy graduated from Beason High School and was
an avid cook and baker, loved to garden and especially loved to travel. She
retired from the Logan County ASCS office. She was a member of Holy Family
Church in Lincoln and the Western Catholic Union.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Lincoln, Logan Co., IL, Obituary
The Courier, (Lincoln, IL) - November 10, 2011
Jimmy Don Jordan, 42, of Lincoln, Died Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 in
Lincoln as the result of a train accident. Cremation rites have been accorded.
A memorial service will be held Friday, 6 p.m. at Holland Barry & Bennett
Funeral Home in Lincoln with Pastor Blaum officiating.
Jimmy was born July 24, 1969 in Amarillo, Texas he son of Jerald M.
and Carol (Bell) Jordan. He is survived by his parents, brother Charles Jordan
of Lincoln, sisters Mia Carter and Valerie Musgrave, children Jerald Blankenship of St.
Louis, Lia Blankenship of Mason City, nieces April West and Amy
Jordan, nephews David Sanchez and James West.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Lincoln, Logan Co.,
IL, Obituary
Published in The Lincoln Courier on Dec. 6,
2013
Pat Osborn, 73, passed away at 2:46 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013,
at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013,
at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln with Mr. Don Hoover officiating. Private
family burial service will be in Hartsburg Union Cemetery in Hartsburg, Ill.
Mary Patricia Frainer was born on July 31, 1940, in New Berlin,
Ill., the daughter of Leonard and Dorothy Hughes Frainer.
She married Dale Osborn on Aug. 8, 1973. He survives. Also
surviving are her children, Richard
Riva of Ft. Meyers, Fla., Melanie (David) Blankenship of Atlanta, David Riva of Lincoln, Todd Osborn of Lincoln,
Tonya Jo Larson of Elburn, Ill.; five grandchildren, Brandy (Jeff) Heath, Megan
(Andy) Scroggin, Daniel Osborn, Drew Larson, Caitlin Larson; and five
great-grandchildren, Emma Nicole May Vieth, Jeffrey Mattingly, Isiah Joseph
Evans, Elijah Scroggin, and Bhayleigh Osborn.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two grandsons, Mikhail
Riva and Gabriel Linn Scroggin, and one brother, Robert Frainer.
Pat had previously been employed at the Eaton Corp. for ten years
and at Family Medical Center for nine years. She was an avid golfer.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Lincoln, Logan Co., IL, Obituary
Published in The Lincoln Courier on Apr. 5,
2014
Sherry L. Elsberry, 63, passed away April 2, 2014, at her home in
Lincoln.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2014,
at Life Poionte Church of God in Lincoln, Ill. Burial will be at a later date
in Easton, Ill.
Sherry was born April 11, 1950, a daughter of Joseph A. Elsberry
and Wilma B. (Smith) Elsberry. She graduated from Hartsburg-Emden High School
and attended Illinois Central College. She had worked in past years at Country
Companies and Dixie Truck Stop. She was of the Christian faith.
She is survived by a sister,
Mary Blankenship; brother, Bill Elsberry; half-sister, Ruth
Bentzinger; and a half-brother, Joe Elsberry.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Rhoda and
Rita.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Lincoln, Logan Co., IL, Obituary
Published in The Lincoln Courier on Aug. 22,
2014
Wanda Charlene Johnson Payne, 91, of Lincoln, passed away at 8:40
p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in
Lincoln. Charlene was born Oct. 26, 1922, in Heyworth, Ill., the daughter of
Lee and Irene Ball Moneymaker.
She was united in marriage
to Lindsey Blankenship and later divorced. She then married
Harold Johnson in May of 1959. He preceded her in death in August of 1992. She
then married Shirley Payne in 1995. He preceded her in death in 2000.
She is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Curt) Cline of Midland City,
Ill.; stepdaughter, Kay Thompson of Lincoln; granddaughter, Danyelle Roth of
Carbondale, Colo.; eight step-grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren who
fondly referred to her as Grandma Chiney.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; infant daughter
and son; and her brother, Clayton Moneymaker.
Cremation rites were performed according to Charlene's wishes.
Burial will be at a later date at Heyworth Randolph Township Cemetery in Heyworth.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Macon
2013, Blue Mound, Macon Co., IL, Obituary
The Breeze-Courier, (Taylorville, IL) - January 2, 2014
Uldien White, 87, of Blue Mound, IL passed away at 11:22 p.m. on
Monday (Dec. 30, 2013) at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mrs. White was born on March 10,
1926 in Taylorville, IL, the daughter of Isaac William and Cora (Ashenhurst)
Nation.
She was a homemaker and retired as a cook for Blue Mound Grade
School. Uldien attended Meridian Community Church of God and was a former
member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She married Carroll “Bud” White on
December 20, 1947. He preceded her in death on February 18, 1987.
Uldien is survived by her children: Rita Whitten, Max White, Steve
“Spot” White, Helen (Earl) Albert all of Blue Mound, IL; brothers: Granvel
“Spud” (Doris) Nation of Taylorville, IL, James (Kay) Nation of Taylorville,
IL, Kenneth (Juanita) Nation of Morrisonville, IL, Rosco (Jackie) Nation of
Taylorville, IL; grandchildren: Josie (Rick) Blankenship of
Illiopolis, IL, Stephanie (Kent) Andrews of Troy, IL, Christina (Keith) Shearer
of Portland, OR, Kirk White of Olney, IL, Kentra Sullivan of Nixa, MO, Phillip
(Becky) Albert of Taylorville, IL, Tara (Hubert) Rogers of Lebanon, MO; 12
great grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Lorrie
Nation of Taylorville, IL, Jessie White of Taylorville, IL; several nieces and
nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers: Ira
Nation, Ernie Nation, Jack Nation, Everett Nation, Robert Nation, Ivan Nation,
Earl Nation, sister: Florien Bailey.
A service to celebrate Uldien’s life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on
Saturday (Jan. 4, 2014) at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Blue Mound. Burial
will be in Hall Cemetery.
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2011, Decatur, Macon Co., IL, Death
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - October 7, 2011
Leslie H. Blankenship, 88, Decatur, died Thursday (Oct. 6, 2011). Arrangements
incomplete: Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Decatur, Macon Co., IL, Obituary
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - February 23, 2012
Darrilyn Castelli Lewis, 64, of Decatur, died Sunday, February 19,
2012 at St. Mary's Hospital. A graveside service to celebrate Darrilyn's life
will be 10 a.m. Friday, February 24, 2012 at Graceland Cemetery. Darrilyn was
born March 5, 1947 the daughter of Julius and Marian Castelli. She most
recently worked at YMCA Child Care Center. She married Alvin Lewis on December
11, 1983.
She leaves behind her husband Alvin, sister Sandy Thomas and
husband Charlie of Pana, brothers Frank Castelli and wife Marge of Decatur and
Dave Castelli and wife Helen of Toronto, Canada, Uncle Francis Castelli and
wife Marcella of Decatur, nieces Fay
Benson and husband Doug of Colorado, Joyce Conklin and husband Russ of
Hallsville, MO, Angie Hughs and husband Nick of Decatur, Cindy Blankenship and husband Tim of
Forsyth, and Laura Castelli of Florida, and nephews Mike Castelli and wife
Rhonda of Lovington and Jeff Castelli of Decatur.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
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2012, Decatur, Macon Co., IL, Obituary
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - April 4, 2012
Kimberly D. Giberson, 46, of Decatur, IL, passed away Thursday,
March 29, 2012, in her home.
A Memorial visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 6, at
Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be in Macon County
Memorial Park, Harristown, IL, at a later date.
Kimberly was born May 23, 1965, in Decatur, the daughter of Phillip
L. and Lucinda Jane (Pritchett) Giberson. She was a bookkeeper for Webster
Cantrell Hall.
Surviving are her father Phillip and wife Annette of Decatur,IL;
son Slade Keller of Findlay,IL; stepfather Jerry Mayfield and wife Susanne of
Decatur, IL; grandmother Doris Giberson of Decatur, IL; brothers and sisters Troy Mayfield of Santa Cruz,
CA, Dax Mayfield and wife Shannon of Grimes, IA, Jerry Giberson and wife Donna
of Shelbyville, IL, Jayne Herzog and husband Curt of Findlay, IL, Autumn Blankenship and husband
Brandon of Oakville, MO, Greg Giberson and wife Jody
of Decatur, IL, and Ryan Giberson of Decatur, IL. Also surviving are 15 nieces
and nephews, and several aunts and uncles.
Kim was preceded in death by her mother Cindy Jane Mayfield, three
grandparents, several aunts, uncles and one cousin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Decatur, Macon Co., IL, Obituary
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - June 17, 2012
L. Rex Spires, 75, a man of modest means who felt wealthy because
he was surrounded by the love of his family and many friends, died at 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Proud of his long association with the Decatur Herald
& Review, including more than 25 years as a sports writer, he died
following a valiant fight against lymphoma and congestive heart failure. Rex
was born November 6, 1936, near Vandalia in Fayette County, but lived in
Decatur since age 10. He was the youngest of the six children of Joseph Matthew
and Ethel F. (Blankenship) Spires.
He was raised along with his three special nephews, Malcolm,
Charlie and Bryden Carnahan, who were like brothers to him. Rex is a graduate
of Decatur High School and Millikin University and was especially fond of
sharing his experiences while playing baseball and basketball for DHS, the
latter for legendary coach, Gay Kintner, winner of 3 state championships. He
also played baseball for Millikin and his love for the university and their
athletic programs translated into a job as Director of Public Information at MU
from 1969-1973 and then a special fondness for covering Millikin athletics for
the Herald & Review in his role as sports reporter. He served as a member
and chairman of the Millikin Athletic Hall of Fame for more than 30 years and
was honored to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001 for his dedication to
writing about Millikin athletics. Rex enjoyed his job at the Herald &
Review covering all area sports teams and was never happier than when he was
able to cover a story about golf, which was his passion. He wrote extensively
about golf in Decatur for the newspaper and also for the Limited Edition
magazine. He made many friends at the Herald & Review, at all of the local
high schools, at Millikin, and every golf course in the area as he worked and
played at what he loved.
Rex was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Mont and
Milton Spires, his sisters Ruby Hicks and Elizabeth Carnahan, and his beloved
daughter Laura Dawn Spires.
He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 55 years, Jane
Lord Spires of Decatur, his daughter Becky and her husband Bob Peer and his
grandchildren Amy and Andrew Peer, all of Louisville, KY, his sister Joan
McClure of Decatur and many wonderful cousins, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service celebrating Rex's life will be held on Monday,
June 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Decatur with
visitation from 12:30 until the service and a reception after the service at
the church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Decatur, Macon Co., IL, Obituary
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - August 27, 2012
Irma "Ilene" Seitz, 89, Decatur, IL, went to be with her
loving Lord & Savior August 25th, 2012 at 12:30 A.M. Visitation will be
August 28, 2012 from 1 -2 P.M., funeral service at 2 P.M., at Camp Wilson
Foursquare Church, Harristown, IL. Procession to Carlyle Cemetery, Lake Fork,
IL, immediately afterward.
Ilene was one of four children born to Arthur L. Duncan and Eva
Belle Munyon July 15, 1923, in Lake Fork, IL. She married John Allen Suzewitz
September 2, 1942, and they had 2 children. After his death, she married Sheridan Blankenship, June 17, 1975. Widowed again, she married
Ronald Seitz, September 5, 1997.
Ilene was a homemaker. She enjoyed drawing & often submitted
fashion drawings for department stores ads before the invention of photography.
She also loved to plant flowers, crochet, and to write. She was a very
spiritual woman and a lifetime member of Camp Wilson Foursquare Church in
Harristown, IL. She led a faithful Christian life - leading others by example.
She was devoted to reading her Bible and studying scripture.
Ilene leaves behind her husband, Ronald Seitz of Decatur, IL,
sister, Norma L. Collins (Eugene "Bud" Collins), Mt. Pulaski, IL,
daughters Irma Lynne Mardis, Decatur, IL and Georgia Lea Clark (Richard Leon
Clark), Decatur, IL, grandchildren John Thomas "Tom" Mardis, Chester,
IL, Dawn Summers (James Summers), Springfield, IL, Heather Sullivan (partner
Tony Nelson), Macon, IL, 6 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren,
niece Paula Metzger (John Metzger), Decatur, IL, nephew Dave Collins, Mt.
Pulaski, IL, a great niece, 3 great nephews, and several great-great nieces
& nephews.
Both of Ilene's parents preceded her in death, as did her spouses,
John Suzewitz and Sheridan
Blankenship, and brothers Ivan
Lee Duncan and Robert Wesley Duncan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Decatur, Macon Co., IL, Obituary
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - September 2, 2012
David Eugene Glover, 65, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, August
29, 2012 in–Decatur Memorial Hospital. David was born September 2, 1946 in
Decatur, IL, the son of William Glover and Jacquline (Rokash) Brown. He served
in the Navy for 12 years, and completed six tours in Vietnam.
David is survived by his wife of 40 years, Darlene; son, David (Reagan) Glover of Scotts Valley, CA; daughter, Diana
(Benjamin) Sanders of Perryville, MO; brother-in-law,
Lonnie (Judy) Blankenship of
Decatur; sisters-in-law, Linda (Lonny) Forbes of Decatur; Kay (Richard) Goad of
Jacksonville, IL; and uncle, Larry (Nancy) Rokash of Forsyth.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Sandy,
Carol and Jodi.
Services to celebrate David's life will be at Glad Tidings Church
on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 2 pm.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Decatur, Macon Co., IL, Death
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - September 3, 2012
Harold J. Blankenship, 88, Decatur, died Saturday (Sept. 1, 2012).
Arrangements incomplete: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes,
Decatur.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Decatur, Macon Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.brintlingerandearl.com/sitemaker/sites/Brintl1/obit.cgi?user=700898Blankenship
Harold J. Blankenship, 88, of Decatur died September 1, 2012, at Decatur Memorial
Hospital.
Services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday September 6, 2012 at
Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery.
Military rites will be conducted by Macon County Honor Guard.
Harold was born September 7, 1923 in rural Fayette County,
Illinois, the son of Reginald L. And Almeda B. (Causey) Blankenship.
He graduated from Coffeen High School at age 15 and attended
Brown’s Centralia Business College. He joined Oil Well Supply Company in Salem,
IL until inducted into the Armed Forces in February, 1943. He was assigned to
the Army Air Corps. After attending Army Air Corps training in Colorado and
Mississippi, he was assigned to Spinazzola, Italy where he served until the war
was over. He was then assigned to the Air Transport Command in Natal, Brazil
until he returned to the U.S. and discharged from military service on September
25, 1945.
He married Carol Sancken on May 5, 1946 in Springfield, IL. He
returned to Oil Well Supply Company in Hobbs, NM and Odessa, TX. He then
returned to Illinois and joined the Decatur Park District as a laborer in May,
1948 and retired as Executive Director of the Decatur Park District on December
31, 1983.
Harold enjoyed traveling and was privileged to take an African
safari to Kenya, traveled to Holland, Belgium, France, Germany and Luxemburg in
Europe. He visited the Holy Land and made two trips to Hawaii, as well as to 49
of the 50 states. After retirement he also continued to indulge in his
enjoyment of gerdening and landscape planning, an interest he had developed in
his association with the Park District. He was a charter member of Christian
Business Men’s Committee of Decatur and was a member of Tabernacle Baptist
Church.
He leaves his wife, Carol, of 66 years; daughter Patricia
K. Isenberg of Baton Rouge,
LA; son, Curtis James Blankenship of Mt. Zion; five grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; brother, Roger Blankenship of Nokomis, IL; sisters, Jaynece Dothager
of Mulberry Grove and Jewell Gunn of Fayetteville, GA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one
brother.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Decatur, Macon Co., IL, Obituary
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - September 6, 2012
Virginia Kathleen
Howard, 81, of Decatur, formerly of Litchfield, died Tues., Sept. 4, 2012 at
7:55 a.m. in her home. She married Joseph Lee Howard on Jan. 1, 1949 in
Litchfield. He preceded her in death on May 4, 2003.
She is survived by: Her mother,
Grace Blankenship of Litchfield; 2 sons, Joseph L. (Lynette)
Howard, Jr; Mark (Amy) Howard; 4 daughters, Brenda (Joe C.) Howard, ALL of
Decatur; Debbie (Gary) Bicker of Maroa; Kathie (Richard) Doty of Decatur; Amy
(Jesus) San Inocencio of Daleville, AL; 3 brothers,
Gary (Ramona) Blankenship of Litchfield; Denver (Nancy
Carlock, companion) Blankenship of Hillsboro; Ivan (Evelyn) Blankenship of
Litchfield; 2 sisters, Geraldine Jackson of Daleville, AL; Carol (Larry)
Slightom of Hillsboro; Sister-in-law,
Nancy Blankenship of Hillsboro; 12 grandchildren; 4
step-grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father; husband; 1 brother, William Blankenship; 1 granddaughter, Jillian Marie Howard.
Funeral services: Sat., Sept. 8, 2012 at 11 a.m. in Plummer Funeral
Home in Litchfield. Burial: Elm Lawn Cemetery in Litchfield.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Decatur, Macon Co., IL, Obituary
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - September 26, 2012
Alta V.
Brandon-Sampson, 94, of Decatur, went to Heaven Sunday, September 23, 2012, at
Imboden Creek Living Center.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 27, at St.
Paul's Lutheran Church, 1 Bachrach Court, Decatur. Burial will be in LaPlace Cemetery,
LaPlace, Illinois.
Alta was born November 12, 1917, in Gamaliel, KY, the daughter of A. H. and Mary Elizabeth (McPeak) Blankenship.
She married Wert Brandon in 1935, and he preceded her in death in
1985, after 50 wonderful years of marriage. In 1989, she married Comer Sampson
and he preceded her in death in 1998. Alta was the owner of Brandon's Ceramics
in LaPlace. She was also a member of White Oak Baptist Church in Fountain Run,
Kentucky.
She is survived by her daughter Linda Jenell Brandon of Decatur;
grandchildren Angie Likins of Decatur; Brian McDermith and wife Melissa of
Moweaqua; Robert Brandon and wife Terrie of Decatur; sister Arnell Phillips of Gamaliel, KY; Ten great
grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Alta was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, sons Bobby
Gene Brandon and Ruel Stanton Brandon, four sisters, two brothers, and two
grandchildren, Terry and Michelle Brandon.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Decatur, Macon Co., IL, Obituary
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - December 4, 2012
Mark Eugene Howard, 60, of Decatur, died Sat., Dec. 1, 2012 at 5:30
a.m. in Decatur Memorial Hospital. He was born on Aug. 5, 1952 in Litchfield, a
son of Joseph Lee & Virginia
Kathleen (Blankenship) Howard.
He graduated from Blue Mound High School with the Class of 1970.
Mr. Howard was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was employed as a machinist
at Mueller Co. in Decatur for the past 36 years. Mark was a member of GT Church
in Decatur where he was active with Royal Rangers. In his leisure time, he
enjoyed bowling & instructing youth bowlers. He was also a multi-gallon
blood donor for Red Cross.
He married Amy Chase (Synyard) Chivers on May 29, 1999 in Decatur.
She survives. He is also survived by: 1 son, Jeremy Howard of Sacramento, CA; 1
daughter, Ashley Chivers; 1 brother, Joseph L. (Lynette) Howard, Jr.; 4
sisters, Brenda (Joe C.) Howard, all of Decatur; Debbie (Gary) Bickers of
Maroa; Kathie (Richard) Doty of Decatur; Amy (Jesus) San Inocencio of
Daleville, AL; His grandmother, Grace Blankenship of Litchfield; Several nieces, nephews
& cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Jillian Howard.
Funeral services will be held Wed., Dec. 5, 2012 at 11 a.m. in GT
Church in Decatur with Pastor Bob Hoover officiating. Burial will be in Elm
Lawn Cemetery in Litchfield.
Obituary written by family members.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Decatur, Macon Co., IL, Obituary
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - January 1, 2013
Leslie James Lacox, 92, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, December
30, 2012 in his home with his family by his side.
Graveside services to celebrate Leslie's life will be 11 a.m.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013 in Graceland Cemetery with military honors conducted
by the Macon County Honor Guard and Pastor Mitch Flesch officiating.
Leslie was born April 5, 1920 in Pekin, Illinois, the son of Frank
and Martha (Benkey) Lacox. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army
during W.W. II. He was previously employed with Bowman Welding. He married
Harriet L. Bledsaw April 4, 1953. She preceded him in death January 29, 2009.
He leaves behind nephews Earl Wright of Decatur, Phillip Wright and
wife Cathy of Decatur, great-nieces
Susie Struening and husband Nate of Argenta, Kayla Valy of Las Vegas, Nevada, Lora Wright and companion Rodney Blankenship of Decatur, Becky Loehr and husband Chuck
of Decatur, great-nephew Dylan Wright of Decatur, great-great-niece Haley
Blankenship, great-great
nephews Zachary Loehr, Aiden Struening, Nikolas Struening, and sisters Mildred
and Audrey.
He was reunited in Heaven with his parents, wife, four brothers, and
one sister.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Decatur, Macon Co., IL, Obituary
Carl E. Blankenship,
67, of Decatur, died at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2013, in Barnes Jewish
Hospital, St. Louis.
The family is hosting a celebratory potluck at Spitler Woods State
Park in Mt. Zion, IL on Monday January 7, 2013, from 12:00-7:00. Cremation will
take place at a later date.
Carl was born February 24, 1945, the son of Fernie C. and Cinda E. (Sweetland) Blankenship. He was retired from Prairie Central Concrete and served in
the US Army.
Surviving are his beloved son
and daughter-in-law: Carl and Patricia
Blankenship and their three children: Lainey, Alan, and Dustin; sisters: Nancy Leslie
and her husband Jim and Wanda Maria; brothers:
Darrell Blankenship and Dale Blankenship and his wife Pat; special nephews: Ralph
Leslie, Jimmy Leslie, and Charlie Tarvin; special nieces: Cindy Leslie, Ella
Williams and Nancy Walker; fishing buddy: Bill Henson; gardening buddy: Ted
Maddox; and his constant companion: Lucky.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, and five
brothers. Carl enjoyed gardening, fishing, cooking for his family, and playing
with Lucky. He also enjoyed sharing morning coffee with his son and attending
car shows with him.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Decatur, Macon Co., IL, Obituary
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - April 13, 2013
Lois Marie Walden, 75, of Decatur passed away on Wednesday, April
10, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Lois was born on May 6, 1937 in Argenta,
IL the daughter of Paul Frederick and Pearl Marie (Adams) Pfeifer. She enjoyed
gardening and was a former member Parkway Church of the Nazarene.
She married James Walden on February 19, 1955 in Decatur. He
preceded her in death on January 3, 2005.
Surviving are her children, Cathy Skow (James) of Decatur; James
Walden (Teresa) of Decatur; Scott Leroy Walden of Decatur; Annette Allen
(Phillip) of Decatur; brothers and sisters, Jean Blunt of Troy, IL; Terry
Pfeifer of Arizona; Paul Pfeifer (Becky) of Decatur; Bonnie Seevers (Lyle) of
Wisconsin; Diana Brooks (Kenny) of Florida), grandchildren, Cristy Patrick(
Timothy); Lindsee Havener; Kacey York; (Joe); Cody Havener; Bradley Bullock;
Holly Wright (Derrick); Jason Walden (Cassie); Melissa Walden; Matthew Walden
(Alyssa); and great grandchildren, Aydan Patrick, Loki Patrick, Nicholl Boose,
Colton Boose, Hayden Walden.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother and sisters, Ronald Pfeifer, Shirley
Bradshaw, Catherine Blankenship, and
Gary Pfeifer.
Funeral service to celebrate Lois' life will be 10 am Monday in
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery and
conclude with the "Flight Home" ceremony.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Decatur, Macon Co., IL, Obituary
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - December 19, 2013
Raymond L. Crutchfield Jr., 57, of Decatur passed away at his home
Thursday, December 12, 2013. He was born on August 20, 1956 in Decatur, the son
of Raymond Crutchfield Sr. and Delores (Doolen) Crutchfield.
Raymond worked as a painter for Swartz Properties, and was a member
of the painters union. He enjoyed art, walking in the woods, and loved the
nature.
Raymond is survived by his son; Shane Crutchfield of Decatur, IL.
daughter; Norma Crutchfield of Decatur, IL. brother David Crutchfield of
Decatur, IL. sisters Shirley
Crutchfield of Decatur, IL, and Norma Blankenship of Decatur, IL and grandchildren daughters Natalie
Crutchfield and Merina-(one on the way), special former spouse Annette
Crutchfield of Decatur, IL, and special nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter Tonya Crutchfield,
brother Foy Crutchfield.
Graveside services will be
11:00am Friday, December 20, 2013 in Graceland Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Forsyth, Macon Co., IL, Obituary
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - February 23, 2012
Judith D. (Blankenship) Cook, Forsyth, IL, passed peacefully into eternity on Wednesday,
February 22, 2012 at Decatur Memorial Hospital after a struggle of several
months with leukemia. Judy was born at home on August 4, 1940 to Rev. Edward B. and Grace E. (Burroughs)
Blankenship in Shelbyville,
IL. Her oldest brother registered her birth and named her Judy Darlene, not Judith.
Judy graduated from
Shelbyville High School in 1958, and married Lewis A. Cook of rural Shelbyville
on July 27, 1958. After the wedding, she changed her name legally to Judith. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2008. Louie and
Judy moved to eastside Decatur in 1965, and they lived on 44th Street until
1988. Judy was primarily a homemaker who enjoyed being at home with her
children and who worked hard caring for her family. Over the years, she also
sold Avon and Fullerbrush products, and she worked for the Macon County home
extension office, Sears, St. Mary's Hospital, and Millikin University in the
registrar's office. She was always active in church activities. She also worked
with deaf children teaching sign language, and in recent years she volunteered
for Meals on Wheels and the Shelby County Historical Society. She enjoyed tole
and oil painting and playing piano, and she sent many thoughtful notes and
cards. Louie and Judy lived in Amboy, IL from 1988 to 1993 and then returned to
rural Shelbyville. They moved to Forsyth in 2007.
Survivors include Judy's husband of 53 years, Louie; her daughter,
Robin (Neil) Hamel of Oconto Falls, WI; her son, Phillip (Rebecca) Cook of San
Antonio, TX; and grandchildren Ariel (Geoff) Johns, and Rachel, Caleb, and
David Hamel of Wisconsin; Collin Cook of Texas; Laurie Smith of Sacramento, CA;
and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by brother-in-law, Richard
Carruthers of Ramsey, IL; sisters-in-law,
Joyce Blankenship of
Salem, OH, Joanne (Don) Apple, Shelbyville, IL, Alice (Harold) Ferguson, Eaton,
OH, and Marty (Craig) Dahlquist of Springfield, IL; and nieces and nephews.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents; her twin sisters Rosalind Carruthers and Violet Boaz; brothers Gerald, Kenneth, and Billie Blankenship
; brothers-in-law David F. Cook and James "Pete" Boaz; and sister-in-law Inge Blankenship.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 24 at
Riverside Baptist Church, 1250 W. Mound Road, Decatur, IL with Rev. John Norris
officiating. A graveside service will be held at 4:30 p.m. in Glenwood
Cemetery, Shelbyville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Long
Creek, Macon Co., IL, Obituary
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - September 8, 2012
James D. "Denny" Blankenship, 62, of Long Creek, passed away 5:50 a.m., Thursday
September 6, 2012, in St. Mary's Hospital Decatur, IL.
A service to celebrate Denny's life will be held at 11:00 a.m.,
Monday, September 10, 2012, at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion.
Denny will be laid to rest in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek.
Denny was born February 15, 1950, in Decatur, IL the son of James and Lula (Richardson) Blankenship. He retired after 37 years of service as a Service
Technician from Sears and Roebuck Co. He married Brenda Trent on August 3,
1968. He attended Trinity Church of the Nazarene. Denny enjoyed camping and
motorcycles. He was a man with a passion for his family and helping anyone in
need. His mechanical talents allowed him to fix anything that was broken and he
spent many hours helping friends and neighbors. He was also a man with a strong
Christian faith and would read the Bible daily.
Surviving is his wife: Brenda of Long Creek; mother: Lula Blankenship of Jacksonville; sons: Jamie Blankenship and his
wife Amanda of Dalton City, and Brian Blankenship
of Decatur; daughter: Tanya ( Blankenship ) LeVeck and her husband Kevin of Decatur;
brothers: Larry Blankenship and his wife Marsha, Lynn Blankenship and his wife Carol and Mike Blankenship and his wife Raylene; sisters: Sandy Harmon and her husband Earl and Lori Tucker and her husband Bob; grandchildren: Brian Jr., Cody,
Nathan, Rachel, and Phoebe.
He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers: Wayne and Roger.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Maroa, Macon Co., IL, Obituary
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) Date: November 25, 2014
Rodney Dale Boline, 71, of Maroa formerly of Cerro Gordo, passed
away peacefully Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, [Macon Co., IL]. Rodney was born March 6, 1943 in Cerro
Gordo, Illinois, the son of Jaqueline Bell.
He graduated from Cerro Gordo High School in 1961. He proudly
served in the U.S. Navy from 1962-1965. He married Georgia A. Roady in 1966.
Rodney began working for Caterpillar in 1965 as an assembler and worked there
for over thirty-five years. His children remember him as a supportive father
who encouraged them to pursue their goals and to strive to be the best they
could be. Rodney was a generous and dedicated individual who loved sports and
his faith in God and who was passionate about every person he came in contact
with. He was an active and dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints in Decatur and often volunteered for most anything he could.
He was an active member of the Lions Club and the Cerro Gordo American Legion.
Rodney leaves behind his daughters Gina A. (Bryan) Kingery of
Decatur and Rochelle D. Boline of Decatur, sons Robert D. (Melissa Faust)
Boline of Maroa and Richard A. (Deanna Point) Boline of Decatur, brothers
Jonathan (Joyce) Bell of Sullivan and Dale (Ruthie) Bell of Biloxi,
Mississippi, grandchildren Kameron,
Devin, and Drew Boline, Dalton Point, and Shelby and Brandi Blankenship , great-grandchild
Breanna Blankenship , step-grandsons
Larry Wayne and Anthony Blankenship
, step-great-grandchildren Wyatt, Whitley, Wade, Dalton, and Dylan
Blankenship , and many nieces
and nephews.
Rodney was reunited in Heaven with his mother, step-father Wayne
Bell, step-brother William Bell, sister Dawn Bell, and granddaughter Aundrea
Shull Boline.
Services to celebrate Rodney's life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday,
November 26, 2014 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 3955
Lourdes Dr., Decatur. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Macoupin
2014, Bunker Hill, Macoupin Co., IL, Obituary
http://kravanyafuneral.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1384057
Dorothy May Cooper, 92, of Bunker Hill, IL, died at Heritage Health
of Gillespie, IL on Saturday, August
23, 2014 at 11:40 pm. She was born September 10, 1921, in Brighton, IL to Dewey
Wagenfeldt & Della (Feilbach).
She married Roger W. Cooper. She was a homemaker. Dorothy was a
member of the St John's Lutheran Church in Dorchester. She enjoyed her
grandkids.
She is survived by her son, Roger D. "Sonny" Cooper of
Moro, IL, daughters, Norma (Charles) Johnson of Bunker Hill, IL, Phyllis
(Ronald) Shoemaker of Alton, IL, Sharon (Larry) Heyen of Dorchester, IL, Donna
(Stanley) Lawrence of Bunker Hill, IL, Janice (Kit) Hammann of Gillespie, IL,
sister in law, Dorothy Girth of Gillespie, IL, sister, Mary
Blankenship of Bethalto, IL,
grandchildren, Marla (John) Cronin, Mark (Carla) Johnson, Stephen (Shauna)
Cooper, Kathleen (Mike) Frank, Jon Heyen, Laura (David) Scroggins, Adam
Lawrence, Eric (Bekki) Hammann, Liz (Mike) Logsdon, Jenna (Sean) Freeburger
& 21 great grandchildren.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, sister, Alice
Schmidt & brother, Carl Wagenfeldt.
Funeral services are Friday, August 29, 2014 at 11:00 AM at
Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill, IL with Pastor Kara Shaw officiating.
Burial will be at Roselawn Memory Gardens, Bethalto, IL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Gillespie, Macoupin Co., IL, Obituary
The Belleville News-Democrat, (IL) - November 24, 2011
Tyler Branden Welch, 18, of Gillespie, Ill., born Jan. 7, 1993, in
Maryville, Ill., died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, at St. Louis University Hospital
in St. Louis, Mo. Tyler worked with
his father at Mafia Brothers Customs in Madison, Ill.
He was preceded in death by a grandfather, James Welch Sr.; and two
uncles, James Welch Jr., and Roger Downs.
Surviving are his mother, Kay Welch of Granite City; father Tim
Welch and his fiancee, Tammy York of Gillespie; brother, Tim Welch and his
fiancee, Lauren Siebert of Gillespie; fiancee, Danielle Edwards of Gillespie; maternal grandparents, Geneva Blankenship of West Virginia and Ernie and JoAnne
Stephens of Granite City; paternal grandmother, Daisy Welch of Granite City;
five aunts, Mary Downs, Sherry Welch, Lisa Lent, Pam Stephens and Anna Jo
Stephens; and two uncles, Gary and Todd Stephens.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, 2011, at
Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory, Granite City, Ill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Madison
+2013, Collinsville, Madison Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Belleville News-Democrat on Nov.
30, 2013
Phyllis B. Karrer, nee Hott, 75, of Collinsville, Ill., born Dec.
10, 1937, in Vandalia, Ill., died at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, at
Liberty Village Nursing Home, Maryville,
Ill.
Mrs. Karrer retired after 33 years from the State Bank in
Collinsville where she was a teller and customer service representative. She
later joined Barnes-Jewish School of Nursing where she was a registrar
assistant. She was a past president of the Collinsville B&PW, past president
of the MLPEO sisterhood and former queen of the Al Sihah Daughter of the Nile
Chapter 29. Phyllis was a member of St. John United Church of Christ. She loved
knitting and traveling and also loved fishing along with her husband, Bob, who
considered her the catch of his life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Arlene, nee Blankenship, Hott; and a
brother-in-law, Virgil Kassing.
Surviving are her husband, Robert W. Karrer, whom she married on
May 4, 1957; brother, Marion (Deanna) Hott of Collinsville, Ill.; and sister,
Frances Kassing of Caseyville, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2,
2013, at St. John United Church of Christ, Collinsville, Ill., with Rev. Tony
Minear officiating. Burial will be at St. John Cemetery, Collinsville, Ill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Mulberry Grove Twp, Bond Co.,
IL,
Hott, Lester L. 24, M, IL, Head,
Hott, H. Arline 22, F, IL, Wife,
Hott, Phyllis B. 02, F, IL, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KWWQ-8S9
+2014, Godfrey, Madison Co., IL, Obituary
Published in The Telegraph from Feb. 13 to
Feb. 14, 2014
Betty I. Blankenship,
88, a longtime resident of the United Methodist Village in Godfrey, went home
to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, at Jerseyville Nursing
and Rehab in Jerseyville [Jersey
Co., IL], surrounded by
the love of her family. She was born Feb. 26, 1925, in Beardstown, Ill.,
daughter of the late George Kenneth and Blanche E. (Hocking) Wood.
Betty had been a nurse's aide at St. Joseph Hospital and a member of
St. Matthew Catholic Church. On May 1, 1948, she and Donald E. Blankenship were married in East Alton. He preceded
her in death Dec. 18, 2007.
She is survived by: a son
and daughter-in-law, Don
and Donna Blankenship of
Wanda, two daughters and a
son-in-law, Denise and Mike Verbais of Godfrey and Debbie Keymon of Alton; three grandchildren,
Chad and Sarah Verbais of Edwardsville, Daron and Joan Verbais of Godfrey and Andrew Blankenship and his fiancée, Jessica Tucker of Wood
River, and eight great-grandchildren, Tyler Verbais of Salem, Ore., Vincent,
Davis, Scott, Knox and Cecilia of Edwardsville, and Mary and Tom Verbais of
Godfrey.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers,
Marshall and Jacque Wood.
Visitation will be from noon until time of services at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014, at Paynic Home for Funerals with Fr. Stephen Pohlman
officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Granite City,
Madison Co., IL, Death
http://www.wojstrom.com/sitemaker/sites/Wojstr1/obit.cgi?user=247913Blankenship
Robin Roy Blankenship, 49, of Granite City, IL died at 7:55 p.m. Sat. Aug. 28, 2010 in
Granite City, IL. He was born Aug. 9, 1962 in Dearborn, MI to the late Robert
Hershel & Sadie (Florinki) Blankenship.
No services are scheduled.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Granite City, Madison Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Belleville News-Democrat on
February 22, 2012
Thelma Martin Blankenship, 99, of Granite City, Illinois and formerly a longtime resident of
the Moseley and Midlothian, Virginia communities, born December 31, 1912, in
Stuart, Va., died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at Meridian Village, Glen Carbon, Ill.
Mrs. Blankenship
retired in 1976 as a rural mail carrier after 40 years of dedicated service
with the United States Postal Service. She was an active and faithful member of
the Rural Letter Carriers Association. She was also the oldest member of the
Mt. Hermon Baptist Church in Moseley and was very active and dedicated member
throughout the years. She enjoyed her days of gardening, traveling, collecting
coins, cooking and being an avid sports fan. Her and her late husband
volunteered many years at the Johnston Willis Hospital in Richmond, Virginia.
She will be remembered for the love and special times shared with her family
and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stuart
Gray Blankenship, whom she
married May 29, 1935, in Moseley, Va., and who died January 1, 2004; her
parents, John Gabriel and Callie, nee Hubbard, Martin; a great-grandson, Stuart;
and a sister, Reeves Ahern.
Surviving are three sons,
Dr. Robert (Sandy) Blankenship of Collinsville, Ill., Stuart Gray (Anna) Blankenship Jr. of
Granite City, Ill., and Dale
(Susan) Blankenship of
Powhatan, Va.; a daughter, Ellen (Ray) Fleming
of Richmond, Va.; 13 grandchildren, Linda, Karen, Michael, Kimberly, Robert,
Sharon, Beth, Daniel, Powell, Paul, Stuart, Isaac and John; 19 great-grandchildren;
two great-great-grandchildren; and other extended family and friends.
Funeral services are pending with the Bennett-Bardens Funeral Home
in Powhatan, Va. Burial will be at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church Cemetery in
Moseley, Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Granite City, Madison Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Belleville News-Democrat on Nov.
20, 2013
Lawrence E. Hopkins, 83, of Granite City, Ill., born March 9, 1930,
in Newcomb, Tenn., passed away at 3:42 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, 2013, at
Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, Ill.
Mr. Hopkins retired in 1980 from A.O. Smith Corporation after 29
years of dedicated factory work. After his retirement he worked as a security
officer from 1980 until 1991 at the Granite City Port District. He was a member
of Niedringhaus United Methodist Church in Granite City, Ill. He enjoyed his
days of traveling, spending time with his grandchildren, fishing and repairing
just about anything. He will be remembered for the love and special times
shared with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mary Anne, nee
Moses, Hopkins, whom she married on July 24, 1948, in Jellico, Tenn., and who
died on Dec. 5, 2010; parents, Jess and Garlis, nee Blankenship, Hopkins; and a brother-in-law, Gene Moses.
Surviving are his daughter, Joyce Elizabeth Hopkins of Granite
City, Ill.; son and daughter-in-law, Larry Ray and Jennifer Hopkins of Rising
Fawn, Ga.; two grandsons, Steven Hopkins of Boston, Mass., and David Hopkins of
Chattanooga, Tenn.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Barbara Hopkins
and Don and Carol Hopkins; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Lois Moses and
Shirley and Butch Davis, all of Knoxville, Tenn.; other extended family and
friends.
Funeral: Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at
the Llewellyns Funeral Home, 750 South Main Street in Jellico, Tennessee.
Burial will follow at Douglas Cemetery in Jellico, Tenn.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Ward 11, Knoxville, District
2, Knox Co., TN,
Hopkins, Jesse M. 33, M, TN, Head,
Hopkins, Garlis 30, F, TN, Wife,
Hopkins, Billy Gene 11, M, TN, Son,
Hopkins, Lawrence Earl 10, M, TN, Son,
Hopkins, Lois D. 06, F, TN, Dau,
Hopkins, Don J. 02, M, TN, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K4H1-4S1
+2014, Troy, Madison Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Belleville News-Democrat on June
13, 2014
Betty Lou Jarrett, nee Blankenship, 74, of Troy, Ill., born June 17, 1939, in East St. Louis,
Ill., died Tuesday, June 10, 2014.
Betty was a member of Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Collinsville,
Ill. She enjoyed gardening and working with her flowers, and quilting. She always
enjoyed the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, and her toy poodle, Dusty.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer E. Jarrett, and her
parents, James and Laverne, nee, Wilson, Blankenship.
She is survived by three daughters; Yvonne Muskopf of Troy, Ill.,
Michelle (Dean) Reynolds of St. Jacob, Ill., and Stacy (Chuck) Waeltz of
Belleville, Ill.; eight grandchildren; Alex (Emily Haukap) Muskopf, Aaron
Muskopf, Kelly (Andy) Hawkins, Mitchell and Sydney Waeltz, Reena (Mike) Hamil,
Kim (Paul) Magruder and Anna (Kyle Fagan) Reynolds; and four
great-grandchildren, Chase Hawkins, Lilly and Ethan Hamil and Hattie Magruder.
Funeral: Graveside Services were held at Calvary Cemetery,
Edwardsville, Ill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Wood River, Madison
Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.pitchfordfuneralhome.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1469991
Thomas D. Caldwell, 88, formerly of Sun City West, Arizona, passed
away at 10:22pm on Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, [Saint
Louis Co.,] Missouri. He
was born on May 23, 1926, in O’Fallon, Missouri the son of the late Delbert and
Maime (Blankenship) Caldwell.
He married the former Mary Lou Miller on September 11, 1947, in
Alton and she preceded him in death in 1982. He then married the former Juanita
“Nita” Ellis on May 14, 1983, and she preceded him in death on May 24, 2014.
Survivors include four children and their spouses: Melody Caldwell
of Florissant, Missouri, Vicki and Bill Schrimpf of Sarasota, Florida, Mark and
Mary Ann Caldwell of St. Charles, Missouri, Lou Ann and Steve Gremaud of High
Ridge, Missouri, nine grandchildren: Sean Toolen, Andrew Toolen, Bryan Tuttle,
Stacy Lyons, Marlo Scholle, Justin Caldwell, Dru Collins, Kala Koerper, Jacob
Sieberg, thirteen great – grandchildren, one sister and brother in law:
Patricia and Ed Pickett of Houston, Texas, and several nieces, nephews, and
other extended family.
He was employed for over 30 years for the Defense Mapping Aerospace
Agency in St. Louis as a cartographer. While employed, he assisted with the
mapping of the moon and witnessed several space shuttle launches. He was a
founding member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Rosewood Heights and
continued his involvement in various church committees throughout his life.
Funeral services will be held at 10am on Monday, December 8, 2014,
at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Rosewood Heights. Pastor Daryl Fansler
will officiate. Entombment will be at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Hartford, Madison Co., IL,
Caldwell, Charles D. 30, M, MO, Head,
Caldwell, Mamie 24, F, MO, Wife,
Caldwell, Delbert 03, M, MO, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XS1H-L3B
1940 Census, Hartford, Chouteau Twp.,
Madison Co., IL,
Caldwell, Chas
D. 40, M, MO,
Head,
Caldwell, Mamie
L. 34, F, MO,
Wife,
Caldwell, Thomas
D. 13, M, MO, Son,
Caldwell,
Patricia M. 05, F,
IL, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KWR2-DBX
Madison Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship,
Forrest L. 76, 08Apr1934 - 31Jan2011, Wood River, Madison, IL, IL-319-28-0802
Blankenship, Robin
R. 49, 09Aug1961 - 28Aug2010, Granite
City, Madison, IL, MI-374-80-8676
Marion
2012, Centralia, Marion Co., IL, Obituary
The Paris Post-Intelligencer, (TN) - November 20, 2012 (Former Henry
Countian)
Katherine Lois Barrow, 92, of Centralia, Ill., died Sunday, Nov.
18, 2012, at Odin (Ill.) Health Care Center.
A graveside service is planned at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Poplar Grove
Cemetery at Springville. Day Funeral Home in Centralia is handling
arrangements.
Born April 19, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Finis Lee and
Ludie Downs Cook. She was married on Jan. 18, 1941, in Paris, to Edgar Barrow,
who died Jan. 5, 2000. Barrow worked at Centralia Dress Factory for more than
30 years and enjoyed sewing.
She leaves one daughter: Carolyn (Robert) Day of Centralia; one
sister: Alpha Mae (Andy) Seese of Webster, Fla.; two grandchildren: Robert (Shelly) Day of Centralia and Kristi (Dennis) Blankenship of
Sesser, Ill.; and five grandchildren:
T.J. Lockwood, Bethany Lockwood, Kaylee Blankenship
, Joshua Day and Becca Day.
She also was preceded in death by two sisters: Barbara Seese and
Louise Cook; and three brothers: Rupert, Joe and Finis Earl Cook.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Iuka, Marion Co., IL, Obituary
Register-News (Mount Vernon, IL) - January 21, 2014
The Rev. Vernon C. Daniels, 91, of Iuka, died Jan. 19, 2014, in
Dennis, [Tishomingo Co.,] Miss. He was born March 10, 1922, in Kell near Horse Creek, the
son of Charley Daniels and Maude (Thomas) Daniels.
He married Mary (Weems) Daniels and she preceded him in death. He
later married Dorothy Daniels, and she survives in Iuka.
In addition to his wife, Rev. Daniels is survived by children:
Steve Daniels and wife Sue of Iuka, Randy Daniels and wife Sherry of Salem,
Mark Daniels and wife Teresa of Colorado, Merry Carter Daniels of Tennessee,
Tim Daniels and wife Monica of DuQuoin, Cynthia Plotkowski and husband Tim of
Indiana, Chuck Daniels and wife Karen of Virginia and Chris Daniels and wife
Michelle of Salem; sisters, Vera Eller of Ohio and Opal Kuntsman of Illinois;
21 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Candae Daniels, and two sisters, Ida White and Lela Blankenship.
Vernon served in the Army during World War II in North Africa and
Italy under Gen. Mark Clark. He retired from the ministry from Union Chapel,
Iuka Pentecostal and Fairfield Full Gospel. He was also in farming and
agribusiness.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at
Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem with Ronald Mills officiating. Interment
will be in the Iuka Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mason
2010, Mason City, Mason Co., IL, Obituary
Grayson County News Gazette (Leitchfield, KY) - October 13, 2010
Myrtie Curry McAllister, age 95 of Mason City, Il. and formerly of
Leitchfield, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at the Abraham Lincoln
Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, [Lake
Co.] Il.
Funeral service was held Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Holland Barry
& Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln, Il. Burial was in the Stout Cemetery,
Chatham, Il.
Myrtie is survived by six sons: Sammie ( Eileen) Curry, of Mason
City, Il, Louie (Barb) Curry, of Maroa, Il., Jerry (Brenda) Curry, of Garden
Prairie, Il., Howard (Patty) Curry, of Dietrich, Il., Mike (Christine) Curry,
of Belvidere, Il., and Charles Curry, of Leitchfield; nine daughters: Gladys
Blankenship, of Columbia,
Juanita Karnes of Leitchfield, Mary Tucker of Leitchfield, Betty (James)
Humphres, of Effingham, Il., May Powell, of Adel, Ga., Joan Cunningham, of
Paris, Il., Linda (Ed) Augustus, of Paris, Il., Deloris Parrent, of New Baden,
Il., and Sharon (Carl) Gray, of Auburn, Il., 35 grandchildren, 38
great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Bud and Ida Pennington
Karnes, husbands Ray Curry and Alfred McAllister, five brothers, two daughters,
June Preston and Carolyn Ann Curry, two grandsons and two great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Massac
2010, Metropolis,
Massac Co., IL, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/147675/Artis-Dalton.php Thursday, April 01 2010
Dalton Lee Artis of Metropolis, Ill., passed away Tuesday, March
30, 2010, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Ill. Dalton born March 30th, 2010 was the infant son of
John “Chris” Artis and Veletta Artis and surrogate mother, Paula McManus, all
of Metropolis, Ill.
He is also survived by three brothers, Shawn McManus and Justice
Artis, both of Metropolis, Ill., and Christopher Artis of Indianapolis, Ind.;
his grandfather, James “Jimmy” McManus; his grandmother, Annette McManus of
Metropolis, Ill.; his grandmother, Karan Grace and step grandfather Freddie
Grace of Paducah; his grandfather, Johnny Artis and step grandmother Carol
Artis of Paducah; his great-grandparents,
Sylvia Blankenship, Grace
Sims, Robert E. Lee and step great-grandmother Martha Lee, all of Paducah; and
several aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.
He was preceded in death by four great-grandfathers; two
great-grandmothers; one aunt; and one uncle.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2010,
at Maplelawn Park Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Glover officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Metropolis, Massac Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2122807&fh_id=14577
Terri Zervas, 56, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June
12, 2013 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, [Greene Co.], AR.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Zervas; maternal
grandparents, Jack and Evelyn Harris; nephew Matthew Zervas.
Terri is survived by her life partner, Chuck Whalen of Rector, AR; mother, Linda (Harris) Blankenship of Metropolis; sister, Rachel Carnes of
Metropolis; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be no
funeral services. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday,
June 15, 2013 at the Aikins Farmer Funeral Home in Metropolis.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Metropolis, Massac Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2183614&fh_id=14577
Linda J. Blankenship,
age 73, passed away at 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at her residence.
Linda is survived by 1 daughter, Rachel Carnes of Metropolis; 2
grandsons, Michael Zervas II of Indianapolis, IN, Kyle Zervas of Paducah, KY; 1
great-grandson, Kaden Zervas; 2 sisters, Jacqueline Caccioppo of Chicago, IL,
and Johnnie Demarco and husband Vincent of Joppa, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Evelyn (Hurt)
Harris; husband, Alvin Blankenship; son, Michael Zervas; daughter, Terri
Zervas; grandson, Matthew Zervas; sister, Theresa Roman; 2 nephews, Phillip
Demarco, Matthew Knowles.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August
1, 2013 at the Aikins Farmer Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be at 1:00 p .m. on Friday, August 2, 2013
in the Joppa I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Peter Duley will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship,
Alvin E., 56, 03Sep1948 - 23Aug2005, Metropolis, Massac, IL, AL-423-68-0162
McDonough
2013, Blandinsville, McDonough Co., IL, Obituary
The McDonough County Voice, (IL) - January 29, 2013
Mrs. Natalie Ann McConnell, 84, of Blandinsville went to be with
the Lord, her Savior, at 11:45 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at her home.
She was born on Dec. 5, 1928, in Blandinsville, the daughter of Harry and
Dorothy (Meriwether) Hardisty Sr.
On Oct. 2, 1949, she married Charles A. McConnell in Blandinsville.
Natalie attended Blandinsville Grade School and was a 1946 graduate of
Blandinsville High School. She then attended Western Illinois University.
Earlier in life Natalie worked for Dr. Borum in Blandinsville, but spent most
of her life as a housewife, caring for her family. Natalie was the family farm
manager of the Hardisty-McConnell Farms. She was a member of the Faith
Fellowship Church in Tennessee. She served as a Girl Scout leader, was a former
member of the American Legion Auxiliary and served as the treasurer for the
Blandin House Museum for many years. She was also a member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma
Sorority. She enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S. with her husband. Natalie
was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. Her
children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were very special to her.
Survivors include husband Charles; son Stephen (Linda) McConnell of
Cedar Rapids, Iowa; daughters Suzanne Blankenship of Marion, Julia (Richard) Mc-Sperritt of
Blandinsville and Sarah McConnell of Columbus Junction, Iowa; grandchildren Matthew McConnell, Eric (Allison) Blankenship , Joshua (Jennifer) Blankenship ,
Natalie (Kelly) Andersen, Alexis (Brian) Watkins, Candice Conley, Jenna
McSperritt and Jonathan Mc-Sperritt; great
grandchildren Caitlyn Conley, Audrey Blankenship
, Alex Blankenship , Avery Blankenship
and Robert Andersen; brothers John Hardisty of Chenoa, and Harry (Shirley)
Hardisty of Tyler, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, grandson-in-infancy Nicholas Charles Blankenship, and sister-inlaws Dorothy Hardisty, Mary Lou McKinney and Mildred
Blythe.
Graveside Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 4, at
McConnell Cemetery near Fountain Green. At her request, there will be no
visitation.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
McHenry
2013, McHenry, McHenry Co., IL, Obituary
Published in the Northwest Herald on January 13,
2013
Ward Calvin Duel, 88, of McHenry, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at
home with family. He was born March 13, 1924, in Fond du Lac, Wis., to Myrton
and Matie (Tidyman) Duel. He married Madelyn M. Kressin on Oct. 1, 1950, at
Friedens Lutheran Church in Kenosha.
A veteran of the U.S. Army from 1944-46, he served during World War
II and participated in the Battle of the Bulge with the 75th Infantry. He was
the recipient of the Bronze Star for heroic achievements. Ward received his
B.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1950. He received his
masters in public health from the University of California-Berkeley in 1959. Ward
had a distinguished career in environmental and public health, beginning as a
sanitarian for the city of Kenosha from 1951-59. His service in public health
included Lake County and the city of Skokie. He was hired in 1968 to establish
the first Health Department for McHenry County and served as its first director
until 1970. At that time, he was recruited by the American Medical Association
as their assistant director for public, occupational and environmental health
until he left to become the assistant director of health for the city of Chicago.
His long career in public health spanned from West Virginia to Mississippi and
The Choctaw Indian Reservation. Altogether, he served or consulted in 45
states. Ward is the former president of the state associations for public
health for Wisconsin and Illinois, as well as the national president in
1964-65. He was the recipient of numerous awards, including the Theta Award for
the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County in 1969, the Walter S. Mangold
award from the National Environmental Health Association in 1978, and the
Outstanding Citizen award from the Illinois Department of Education in 1984.
Ward was the volunteer founding president of McHenry County Youth Services
Bureau in 1976, and the chairman of the founding committee for McHenry Alternative
High School in 1978. A member of several professional associations, he also was
a lecturer and was the author of several published articles. His dedication to
volunteering lasted his entire lifetime. He volunteered to serve his country in
war and to preserve the environment. His retirement from active employment left
time to volunteer at Centegra in their Smiles program, the Johnsburg Library,
Senior Services of Johnsburg and primarily the Environmental Defenders of
McHenry County. A man of faith who read his bible daily, he was a member of
Peace Lutheran Church in Wilmot, Wis., and a former member of Bethany Lutheran
Church in Kenosha. Ward was a leader in every church to which he belonged,
including the building committees. He was a strong supporter of volunteerism,
enjoyed vegetable gardening, and was proud to have built his own home.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Madelyn; four children, W.
Rick (Karen) Duel of Chicago, Christine (Richard) Burke of Des Plaines, Roxanne
(Nico) Derni of France and Betsy (Bert) Fredericksen; four grandchildren, Yolande (Jana) Derni, Ryan (Ryan) Derni, Thomas
(Ellie) Burke and Michelle (Steven) Blankenship; three great-grandchildren, Sydney, Emmit and Emily Anne;
two sisters, Janet Chandler and Shirley Hietala; and a brother, Dale Duel.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Don Duel.
The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral
service Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Peace Lutheran Church in Wilmot, Wis. Military
honors will follow the church service. Interment will be at noon Thursday, Jan.
17, at North Eldorado Cemetery, Eldorado, Wis.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, McHenry, McHenry Co., IL, Obituary
Published in the Northwest Herald on January 22,
2013
Ann M. Burke, 92, formerly of McHenry, died Saturday, Jan. 19,
2013, at Westbury Care Center in Lisle
[DuPage Co., IL].
She was born June 7, 1920, in Chicago, the daughter of Edward and Mary (Ryan)
Dempsey.
She attended Brentano Grade School, The Immaculata High School and
Mundelein College in Chicago. She married John (Jack) Burke at St. Sylvester's
Church in Chicago on June 26, 1948. They shared 58 wonderful years together,
devoted to their faith and family until his death in 2006. Ann was admired for
her deep faith and compassion. She was a writer and poet. She was an active
volunteer in church, school and community organizations throughout her life.
She is survived by her seven children, Rick (Christy) Burke,
Maureen (Ed) Kane, Jack (Martha) Burke, Tom (Regina) Burke, Patricia Burke, Ann
(Tony) Coughlin and Eileen (Bob) Hastings; 21 grandchildren, Tom (Ellie) Burke, Michelle (Steve) Blankenship, Mike (Rose), Sean and Patrick Kane,
Maureen (Chris) Merkel, Erin, Amy and Jack Burke, Rachel, Katie, Matt, Mary and
Kevin Burke, Kevin (Kelly), Emily and Sarah Coughlin, Dan, Mike, Colleen and
Tim Hastings; four great-grandchildren,
Sean Kane, Emily Blankenship, and Tommy and Ellie Coughlin; two
sisters, Agnes Dempsey Brown and Kathryn Dempsey Hasings; and a brother-in-law,
Richard Burke.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John; and brother, Bishop
Michael Dempsey.
The visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the Mass of Christian
Burial at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 Bull
Valley Road, McHenry. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, in Calvary
Cemetery in Evanston (meet at the office).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
McLean
+2011, Bloomington, McLean Co., IL, Obituary
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO) - March 31, 2011
Campbell, Madge M. Age 91 of Bloomington IL, formerly of St.
Louis, MO. Passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Martin Health Care
Center, Bloomington IL. Madge was born July 16, 1919 in Elmont, Missouri, the
daughter of Charles Daniel and Louise Catherine Schmidt Blankenship.
She married William L. Campbell on July 20, 1940 in St. Louis, MO.
He passed away September 12, 1986. Loving mother of Wayne Campbell , Sequim, WA
and Richard (Barbara) Campbell, El Paso, IL and grandmother of Derek Campbell,
Campaign, IL, Dennis Campbell, Campaign, IL and Rebecca Campbell, Jefferson
City, MO.
She is preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Madge enjoyed quilting, cross stitching, gardening. She was an avid St.
Louis Cardinals baseball fan. Services:
The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of Hoffmeister
Colonial Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa at Watson on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 11:30
a.m. Interment will follow in St. Matthew Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Menard
+2010, Petersburg, Menard Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sj-r/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=143989826
Cecil Melvin Blankenship, 80, of Petersburg passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2010, at his
residence. He was born on April 29, 1930, in Edinburg, IL, to Luther and Myrtle
Hawkins Blankenship.
He had worked as a truck driver for 40 years and ran a salvage yard
in Kingman, AZ. He was a US Army veteran. He was a member of Atterberry
Community Baptist Church. He was also a member of Clinton Lodge #19 AF&AM,
Scottish Rite Valley of Springfield, Ansar Shrine, St. Aldermar Commandry, and
York Rite. He was a past president of New Salem Shrine Club, and was a worthy
patron for Eastern Star for 2009-2010.
One son, six brothers, and four sisters preceded him in death.
He is survived by companion, Mary Sherren of Petersburg; five children, Penny Hutsell of Grant's Pass, OR, Charlotte Tenepere
of Sai Pan, Philippines, Victoria Valenzuela of Merlin, OR, Theresa Deal of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Vernon Blankenship;
a sister, Violet Jackson of Springfield; several grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at 6:30
p.m. at Atterberry Baptist Church. Cremation rites have been accorded. Hurley
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
+2012, Petersburg, Menard Co., IL, Death
Published in The
State Journal-Register on December 11, 2012
Geneva Frances Blankenship, 75, of Petersburg, died on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Sunny
Acres Nursing Home.
Please see Wednesday's SJ-R for full obituary and service times.
Staab Funeral Home is in charge of Arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Petersburg, Menard Co., IL, Obituary
http://hosting-4671.tributes.com/show/Geneva-Frances-Blankenship-94889562
Geneva Frances Blankenship, 75, of
Petersburg, died at 5:40 pm, Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Sunny Acres Nursing
Home in Petersburg. She was born July 2, 1937 in Sicily, Illinois to Donald
Leon and Sarah Alberta Nash Norman.
She married Joseph Francis
"Babe" Blankenship on July 2, 1951 and he preceded her in death on
August 9, 2001. Her parents and two brothers Kenneth and Earl Norman also
preceded her in death.
Survivors include two daughters Pamela (Donald) Edwards
of Athens and Dawn Blankenship of Petersburg; two sons Michael Joe
(Jacqueline) Blankenship of Chatham and David Wayne (Cindy) Blankenship of Springfield;
eleven grandchildren, Scott, Matthew, Jason, Debbie, Brandon, Kate, Joseph,
Christopher, Jennifer, Brea and Lexi; nine great grandchildren; two brothers
Donald "Bud" (Donna) Norman of Springfield and Carl (Marla) Norman of
Wentzville, MO and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Geneva was a member of
Athens Christian Church. She loved gardening, crafting and Christmastime. She
had worked at the Orthopedic Center and the Marion Center as a bookkeeper.
Funeral Service: 10 am, Friday, December
14, 2012 at Staab Funeral Home with Ken Gennicks officiating. Burial will
follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Petersburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Menard Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Cecil
M. 80, 29Apr1930 - 08Jul2010, Petersburg,
Menard, IL, IL-328-22-7882
Monroe
+2014, Hecker, Monroe Co., IL, Funeral Card
Name of Deceased: Eileen Blankenship (nee Crocker)
Address: Hecker, IL
Age: 87 years
Parents: the late Jesse Arnold & Pearl Josephine (nee Kitchlell)
Crocker
Date of Birth: August 5, 1927 Place: Enough, MO
Date of Death: November 13, 2014 Place: Red Bud, IL
Visitation: Quernheim Funeral Home, 3 PM to 8 PM, Sunday November 16, 2014
AT CHURCH: 10 AM until time of service Monday
Funeral:11 AM Monday November 17, 2014
Place of Funeral: First Baptist Church, Waterloo, IL
Clergy: Pastor Steve Neill
Cemetery: Kolmer Memorial Cemetery, Waterloo, IL
Survivors: children; Roger (Betty) Blankenship, David Blankenship, Marilyn (Dennis)
Wagner. Aaron (Samantha) Blankenship, Darrell (Heidi) Blankenship; 6 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; nieces,
nephews, & cousins
Preceded in death by: her parents, husband Elden
Blankenship, son Kenneth Blankenship,
grandson Ryan Blankenship, sister Helen Gault, & brother Clinton
Crocker
Groups & Organizations: member of First Baptist Chuch -
Waterloo
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Elden, 70, 19Feb1923 - 03May1993, Hecker, Monroe, IL, WV-233-34-2053
+2014, Hecker, Monroe Co., IL, Funeral
Published in Belleville News-Democrat on Nov. 14, 2014
Eileen Blankenship, nee Crocker,
87, of Hecker died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014. Visitation 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at
the funeral home and 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Waterloo.
Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at the First
Baptist Church, Waterloo. Burial in Kolmer Memorial Cemetery, Waterloo.
Quernheim Funeral Home, Waterloo.
2011, Waterloo, Monroe Co., IL, Obituary
The Belleville News-Democrat, (IL) October 18, 2011
Helen L. Gault, nee Crocker, 90, of Waterloo, Ill., born Sept. 16,
1921, in Caledonia, Mo., died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011; in Waterloo, Ill. Ms.
Gault was a member of the First Baptist Church, Waterloo, Ill., retired
Teachers Association, and Monroe County Home Extension.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold Jesse and Pearl
Josephine, nee Kitchell, Crocker; a brother, Clinton Crocker; and a grandson,
Charles Hesse III.
Surviving are a daughter, Elaine (Charles) Hesse; two
grandchildren, Sarah (Jamie) Gregson and Lisa (Jason) Niebruegge; four
great-grandchildren, Charley Renee Gregson, Damon Gregson, Jesse Niebruegge and
Lola Niebruegge; a sister, Eileen Blankenship; and a sister-in-law, nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011,
at the First Baptist Church, Waterloo, Ill., with Pastor Steve Neill
officiating. Burial will be held at Burksville Cemetery, Burksville, Ill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Montgomery
2011, Coffeen, Montgomery Co., IL, Obituary
Vandalia Leader-Union (IL) - April 18, 2011
Virginia A. Parr Becker, 81, of Coffeen, died on Saturday, April
16, 2011, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday at First United Methodist Church
in Vandalia, with the Rev. Dr. Roger Grimmett officiating. Burial will be in
Shiloh Cemetery in Coffeen.
Mrs. Becker was born on July 12, 1929, in New Holland, the daughter
of Archibald E. and Mildred C. Guiser McNeil. She married Norman Parr on June
4, 1951; he died in 1966. She married the Rev. Lawrence E. Becker on June 9,
1968.
She is survived by her husband; son, Eric Parr of Fairmont; and
daughters, Lynette and her husband Jerry Ward of Vandalia, Cheryl and her
husband Denny Cain of Patoka, Diane and her husband Paul Walker of
Charlottesville, Va., Karen and her husband Keith Breithaupt of Swansea, Beth
and her husband Eugene Dust of St. Peters, Mo., Nelda and
her husband Dan Blankenship, and Teresa and her husband Steve Burnett
of Florissant, Mo.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Donnellson,
Montgomery Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.thejournal-news.net/articles/2010/05/27/obituaries/79obit.txt
DeWitt "Jack" Blankenship, Sr., 78, of Donnellson died Saturday, May 22,
2010 at 2:59 a.m. at Hillsboro Area Hospital. Funeral services will be held
Tuesday, May 25, at 1 p.m. at Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home, Hillsboro with the
Rev. Gary Stanford officiating. Burial will be at Waveland Cemetery, rural
Hillsboro with military rites at graveside by V.F.W. Post 1306, Taylor Springs.
Born on June 11, 1931 in Mulberry Grove, he was the son of the late
Roy and Mildred (Wildes) Blankenship. He married Connie E. Renfro on June 21, 1969 in Smithboro,
and she survives. Mr. Blankenship lived
in the Hillsboro area before moving to Donnellson in 1976. He worked as a
custodian for the Hillsboro School District for 20 years, retiring in 1993.
Prior to that he worked for Greenville Lumber Company, Greenville. A veteran of
the Army, he was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post 1306 and was a past mayor of
Donnellson.
Survivors include five sons, Larry (wife Rose) Blankenship of Greenville, Dennis Blankenship
of Centralia, Allen (wife Cathy) Blankenship and DeWitt
Blankenship, Jr., all of
Hillsboro and Terry Blankenship of
Alton; three daughters, Emily (husband Mike) Wilcox of Donnellson, Kimberly Leidner of Donnellson, and Carol Sue Blankenship; one brother, Scott (wife Joyce) Walker of Irving; one sister, Gloria (husband Bob) Pyle of Vera; and numerous grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Rosie and a sister, Linda Matthews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Hillsboro, Montgomery Co., IL, Obituary
Vandalia Leader-Union (IL) - May 31, 2011
Norman Denver Ruppe, 87, of Hillsboro, died at 4:50 p.m. on Monday,
May 30, 2011, at his residence.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Bass Patton Dean
Funeral Home in Hillsboro, with the Rev. Larry O'Dell officiating. Burial will
be in Olive Hill Cemetery in Coffeen, with military rites accorded by American
Legion Post No. 1180 of Mulberry Grove.
Mr. Ruppe was born on May 27, 1924 in rural Mulberry Grove, the son
of Fred and Mary Blankenship Ruppe. He married Nelda Annabelle Brockman
on March 1, 1944, in Coffeen; she died on Oct. 28, 2009.
He is by children, Jue and her husband Glenn Stewart of Mulberry
Grove, Jane and her husband Harvey LeBegue of Hillsboro, Gale and her husband
Roger Myers of Hillsboro, and Michael Ruppe of Poplar Grove.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Hillsboro, Montgomery Co., IL, Accident
The State Journal-Register, (Springfield, IL) Date: August 26, 2014
A 16-year-old Hillsboro teen injured in a single-vehicle accident
last week has died. Balin Ethan Daniel Robbins died Thursday at Cardinal
Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis. He was one of four teens injured in
the accident near Irving on Aug. 19. Montgomery County Sheriff Jim Vazzi said a
1999 Chevy Silverado pickup driven by Jarod R. Oakley, 16, of Irving was
heading west on Seven Sisters Road just west of Young Road in Irving Township
when it left the road, traveled through the north ditch and struck a tree,
severely damaging the truck. Oakley had to be extricated from the vehicle and
was airlifted to Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Robbins was one of
three passengers in the truck. Also taken to Memorial were Isabel A. Ysunza, 14
and Joshua A. Blankenship, 17,
both of Hillsboro. Their conditions were unavailable Monday.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Irving,
Montgomery Co., IL, Obituary
The Breeze-Courier, (Taylorville, IL) - August 16, 2013
Cynthia “Cindy” Katzmarek, 53, of Irving, IL, died Wednesday,
August 14, 2013 in her residence. She was born April 10, 1960 in Decatur, IL,
the daughter of Charles E. and Evangeline Ann “Angie” Boyd Maroon.
She married Randy F. Katzmarek on May 20, 1995 in Irving. She was a
graduate of Taylorville High School, Class of 1978. Cindy lived in Decatur,
Sweetwater, FL and had been in Irving for the last 18 months. She worked as a
homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Randy; daughter, Hayley Maroon of
Irving, IL; son, Richard Maroon of Seattle, WA; four grandchildren: McKayla
Maroon, Kyle Maroon, Natalia Maroon and David Maroon, all of Irving, IL; mother
and step-father: Evangeline “Angie” Purkes and Husband Roy Wayne of
Taylorville, IL; brother, Bryan Bland of Stover, MO; sister, Francene Hague of
Taylorville, IL; step-brothers and step-sisters: Francis Bland Jr. of Decatur,
IL, Charles T. Purkes of Tower Hill, IL, Randy Lee Purkes of Tower Hill, IL,
and Carol Ann Purkes of Mt. Zion, IL.
She was preceded in death by her father; brother, Randall Maroon on
November 1, 2008; grandfather, John Boyd; grandmother,
Violet Blankenship on December 13, 2003; step-brother, Roy
Wayne Purkes; and step-sister, Laura Davis.
A graveside inurnment will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August
19, 2013 at Twin Pines Cemetery, Pana, IL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Litchfield, Montgomery Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.plummerfuneralservices.com/obits/obituaries.php/obitID/20238
Gary Lee Blankenship,
78, of Litchfield, died Fri., Sept. 14, 2012 at 12:20 a.m. in his home. He was
born on June 9, 1934 in Litchfield, a son of Estie Denver
& Grace Minnie (Roach) Blankenship.
He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was self-employed as an
insurance salesman and owned & operated Blankenship Insurance Agency in Litchfield for several years. Over the years, he worked at
Brubaker Motor Company in Litchfield & McBride Chevrolet in Staunton doing
auto body & mechanic work. He was a present member of Litchfield Moose
Lodge #1634, a past member of Litchfield Jaycees & a charter member of the
Lion’s Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping & was a St. Louis
Cardinals baseball fan.
He married Ramona June Vogel on Jan. 3, 1955 in Walshville. She
survives. He is also survived by: His mother,
Grace Blankenship; 2 daughters,
Karla (Wayne “Digger”) Davis, ALL of Litchfield,
Carrie (Mo) Beeler of Raymond; 6 grandchildren,
Michael (Amanda) Cunningham, Travis (Brittani) Cunningham, ALL of Litchfield,
Jessica Davis (fiancé Justin McWilliams) of Jonesboro, TN, Kelsey Davis of
Litchfield; Wyatt Beeler of Raymond;
Kara (Mike) Bono
of Mt. Olive; 8 great-grandchildren, Lexi & Dominic Cunningham; Mathew
Burnett;
Alyssa & Dalis
Harmon; Killian & Emilie Vann; Beverly Bono; 2 brothers, Denver Blankenship (companion, Nancy Carlock) of Hillsboro, Ivan (Evelyn) Blankenship of Litchfield; 2 sisters, Geraldine Jackson of Daleville, AL, Carolyn (Larry)
Slightom of Hillsboro, Sister-in-law, Nancy Blankenship
of Hillsboro; Several nieces & nephews
He was preceded in death by his father; 1 brother, William
Blankenship; 1 sister, Virginia
Howard; 1 great-grandson, Alexander Cunningham; brother-in-law, Joseph Howard.
Funeral services will be held Tues., Sept. 18, 2012 at 11 a.m. in
Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Rev. Steve Revisky, Sr. Minister of The
Christian Church of Litchfield, will officiate. Burial will be in Bethel Ridge
Cemetery near Atwater.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Estie, 78, 31Jan1907 -
??Dec1985, Litchfield, Montgomery, IL, IL-343-05-1798
2013, Litchfield, Montgomery Co., IL, Obituary
Published in The State Journal-Register on April 19, 2013
Virginia Dobson Weller, 95, of Litchfield, went home to be with the
Lord on Tues., April 16, 2013.
She is survived by: a son, Woodrow Hendricks Dobson of Hillsboro;
three daughters, Opal V. (John) Dobson Miller of Springfield, Catherine
"Katie" (James) Dobson Smith of Divernon; Mabel M. (Barry) Dobson
Marten of Williamsburg, Vir.; Daughter-in-law, Annie L. Dobson of Gillespie; 5
grandsons, Todd Tarr, Darren Hart, Craig Marten, Jason Marten & Bradley
Dobson; a granddaughter, Jennifer Dobson; 9 great-grandchildren; several
nephews; and Special friend, Ernie Altevogt of Litchfield.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, William E.
Dobson & Jesse D. Weller; a son, Walter L. Dobson; two sisters, Minta
Blankenship & Leila Strong
Clements.
Funeral services: Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in Mt.
Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Burial: Rovey Cemetery in Farmersville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Litchfield, Montgomery Co., IL, Obituary
Published in The State Journal-Register on
June 11, 2013
Nova Nell Godbey,
94, formerly of Litchfield, died June 9, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Born Oct. 8,
1918, in Pawnee, Ill., the daughter of J P and Nell Hosselton Blankenship, she grew up and was educated in Springfield
and taught in rural schools of Sangamon County for 6 years.
She married Willford Godbey of Petersburg, Ill., on May 31, 1941,
in Springfield; he proceeded her in death in 1996. Mrs. Godbey taught
kindergarten in Litchfield for 31 years.
She is survived by two daughters, Nola Keepper of Glen Carbon,
Ill., and Willa (Dale) Holmer of Nashville, Tenn.; three granddaughters; four
great-grandchildren; and a nephew, William Godbey of Springfield, Ill.
Funeral services are Saturday, June 15, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Plummer
Funeral Home in Litchfield with visitation beginning at 9 a.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Litchfield, Montgomery Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.plummerfuneralservices.com/obits/obituaries.php/obitID/992418/obit/Grace-M-Blankenship
Grace Minnie Blankenship, 103, of Litchfield, died Mon., July 21, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in St.
Francis Hospital in Litchfield. She was born on Jan. 1, 1911, in Irving, IL, a
daughter of Walter Edward & Lettie (Barker) Roach.
Grace was a member of First Baptist Church in Litchfield where she
had participated in Keenagers. She was a homemaker. Over the years, she also
cleaned houses for teachers in Hillsboro, and later worked at Jubelt’s Bakery
& The Gardens Hotel, both in Litchfield. In her leisure time, she enjoyed
playing cards and Bingo.
She married Estie
D. Blankenship on Mar. 30,
1929 in Waukegan, IL. He preceded her in death on Dec. 26, 1985.
She is survived by: 2 sons,
Denver Blankenship of Hillsboro, Ivan (Evelyn) Blankenship of Litchfield; 2 daughters, Geraldine Jackson of Daleville, AL, Carolyn (Larry) Slightom of Hillsboro; 1 brother, Bill Roach of
Litchfield; 2 daughters-in-law, Nancy Blankenship of Irving, Ramona Blankenship of Litchfield; 23 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren & 49
great-great-grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 2 sons, William & Gary Blankenship; 1 daughter, Virginia Howard; 8 brothers, Walter, Frank, Roy, Donald, Russell, Ivan, Bob
& Clifford Roach; 1 sister, Essie Bandy; 1 grandson, Mark Howard;
granddaughter, Faye Jackson Cauldwell; 3 great-granddaughters, Annette Perkins,
Infant Perkins & Jillian Howard; 1 great-grandson, Donald Jackson, Jr.; 1
great-great grandson, Alexander Cunningham.
Funeral services will be held Sat., July 26, 2014 at 11 a.m. in
Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Rev. Steve Revisky, Sr. Minister of The
Christian Church of Litchfield, will officiate. Burial will be in Elm Lawn
Cemetery in Litchfield.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Nokomis, Montgomery Co., IL, Obituary
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - January 23, 2011
Enola M. Blankenship,
91, Nokomis, farm wife, died Friday (Jan. 21, 2011). Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday,
Fairview United Methodist Church, Nokomis. Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Nokomis.
Survivors: son, David
Blankenship, Wheaton;
daughter, Pamela Herbert, Nokomis; eight grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren. Preceded by: parents; husband, William Clement; and one brother.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Nokomis, Montgomery Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=64597514
Enola M. Blankenship, 91, of rural
Nokomis died Friday, January 21, 2011 in Decatur Memorial Hospital, [Macon Co., IL]. She was born January 30, 1919 in
Oconee Township, Shelby County, the daughter of Archie Earl & Rosie Agnes
Batton Hawkins.
She was a graduate of Taylorville
Township High School and lived most of her life in the Christian and Montgomery
County areas. She was a farm wife and a member of Fairview United Methodist
Church, Fairview United Methodist Women, Rosalind Chapter #736 Order of Eastern
Star, Christian County Home Extension and Christian County Farm Bureau.
Enola married William Clement
Blankenship.
She is survived by her children: David
Blankenship & wife Katie, Wheaton, IL and Pamela Hebert & husband
Ervin, Nokomis, IL; 8 grandchildren: Jennifer Doles & husband Mark, Jill
Guth & husband Rob, Michael Blankenship & wife Jackie, Matthew
Blankenship, Nikki Hebert, Nina Casner & husband Ryan, Adrian Hebert,
Ashley Hebert; and by 10 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father
in 1986, mother in 1995, husband in 1977, and by her brother Russell Dean
Hawkins.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday,
January 25, 2011 in Fairview United Methodist Church, rural Nokomis at 11:00
a.m. with Pastor Ric Miles officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery,
rural Nokomis.
Montgomery
Montgomery Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Enola
M. 91-92, 30Jan1919 - 21Jan2011, Nokomis, Montgomery, IL, IL-352-10-4464
Moultrie
2011, Sullivan, Moultrie Co., IL, Obituary
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - February 11, 2011
Viola Anna (Sanders) Kunkle-Tessman 91, of Sullivan passed away
11:05 p.m. Monday, February 7, 2011 at Sullivan Health Care, Sullivan. Funeral
services celebrating Viola's life will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 11,
2011 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in Greenhill
Cemetery, Sullivan.
Viola was born September 11, 1919 in Commerce, MO to Mack and
Amelia (Sander) Sanders. She married Earl Kunkle on June 9, 1943. He preceded
her in death on May 28, 1976. She married Victor Eugene Tessman on October 31,
1982 in Sullivan.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory; husband Victor; daughter,
Annetta (Joe) Otto of FL, step daughter, Barb (Don) Piper of Sullivan; son by
heart, Richard (Janis) Knott of Decatur; brothers, Max (Georgia) Sanders of IN
and Ray (Jean) Sanders of FL; grandchildren, Douglas (Janet) Knott of GA, Gina
(Bob) Byron of Sherman, Jason (Suzanne) Blackburn of Greenview, Melissa Watts
of Springfield, Paul (Angie) Isaacs of Auburn, Mark (Angie) Isaacs of Sullivan,
Shari (Chris) Bennett of Mattoon, Renee Isaacs-Cook of Carterville, Julie
Grundy of MO, Tracy Harless of FL, Amy Garofalo of FL, Krystal (Seth) Blankenship of IN,
and Casey (Bo) Randell of Mt. Zion.
She was preceded in death by one brother, two sisters, and her
grandson, John.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Sullivan, Moultrie Co., IL, Obituary
The News-Gazette,: Web Edition Articles (Champaign-Urbana,
IL) - May 18, 2014
Leon J. Horn, 88, of Sullivan passed away at 2:15 a.m. Saturday
(May 17, 2014) at Mason Point, Sullivan.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, at the
McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery,
Sullivan, with military rites by the Sullivan American Legion Post 68. Leon was born June 11, 1925, at Bruce, the son
of Robert L. and Pearl (Abbott) Horn.
He married Doris England on Aug. 19, 1945, at Mattoon; she preceded
him in death on March 10, 2011. Leon was a tech sergeant in the 371st Engineer
Construction Battalion in the Army, and he was a World War II veteran.
He attended the Church of God in Sullivan. Leon was a member of the
Odd Fellow Lodge where he served as secretary and treasurer. He was retired
from USI Chemical Corp. in Tuscola.
Leon is survived by his son, Richard Horn of Hockley, Texas;
daughters, Sandra (David) Cooper of Decatur and Pamela (Jerry) Haynes of
Gulfport, Miss.; grandchildren, Tami
(Don) Robinson of Mount Zion, Suzy (Mike) Hulligan of Springfield, Angela
Hughes of Decatur, Cindy (Tim) Blankenship of Decatur, Mike (Rhonda) Castelli of Lovington and David
(Cheryl) Haynes of Decatur; 15 great-grandchildren; three
great-great-grandchildren; and sisters, Ethelmae (Dean) Dudley of Sullivan and
Helen East of Sullivan.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ogle
2013, Polo, Ogle Co., IL, Obituary
Sauk Valley Newspapers (Dixon-Sterling, IL) - June 20, 2013
Larry F. Wuebben, 73, of Polo, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013,
at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service
as a clerk. Larry was born May 29, 1940, in Dixon, the son of Harry and Louise
(Folk) Wuebben. He was a veteran of the Army.
Survivors include his brother, Harold (Jeannette) Wuebben of
Dayton, Ohio; nieces, Renee Blankenship, Kim Wuebben, and Julie (Al) Krochock; and
nephews, Mark (Connie) Groen and Mike (Mary) Groen.
He was preceded in death his sister, Joyce Groen; a niece, Kathy
Gardner; and a nephew, Jeffrey Groen. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m.
Friday and the funeral at 11 a.m. Friday at Polo Family Funeral Home. Burial
will be at Fairmount Cemetery in Polo.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Peoria
+2013, Bellevue, Peoria Co., IL, Obituary
http://david-blankenship.last-memories.com/
David J. “Dave” Blankenship Sr., 65, of Bellevue, passed away at 6:31 a.m. on Thursday, June 20,
2013, at Kindred Hospital in Peoria.
Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2013, at
Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue in Peoria, with Pastor Jay Arnold
officiating. Interment will be at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria, at a
later date.
Dave was born on May 10, 1948 in Peoria, the son of David T. and Grace
Elizabeth (Pethick) Blankenship.
He married Mabel K. Shutts on August 27, 1971 in Peoria. She
survives. He is also survived by his
parents of Germantown Hills; son, David J. Blankenship Jr. of Bellevue; daughters, Cynthia (Paul) Skaggs of Peoria and Beth Blankenship of Canton; sisters, Sharon (Gary) Moushon of Speer, Peggy (Jim) Maddox of Sahuarita, AZ, Carol (Dennis)
Harper of Lewistown, Debbie (Pat) Ruder of Groveland, Connie Ryley of Alvaredo, TX and Becky Hoffman of
Creve Coeur; brother-in-law, Leslie Shutts of East Peoria; sister-in-law, Sue
Allen of Peoria; granddogs, Charm and Sable; seven grandchildren; one great
grandchild due in October; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great
nieces and great nephews.
Dave retired on June 3, 2010 as a pan stacker operator for
Butternut/Hostess, after forty-three years of service. He was a U.S. Army
Vietnam War Veteran, serving from January 3, 1968 to December 16, 1969, earning
National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze
Service Stars and the Republic of Vietnam Champaign Medal.
He was a member of BCTGM Union Local 1 and his family is members of
Cross Baptist Church in Groveland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Chillicothe, Peoria Co., IL, Obituary
Elsie Ann Blankenship, 69, of Chillicothe died on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at her home.
Born on March 3, 1942, in Alexander County to Virgil C. and Pearl M. (Denton)
Thomas, she married William E. Blankenship on Feb. 21, 1957, in Peoria.
He preceded her in death on Nov. 3, 2008. Also preceding her in
death was an infant brother, Jerry Lee Thomas.
Surviving are her children,
Barbara Hardmeier of West Peoria, Belinda (Mike) Dossett of Chillicothe and William E. (Cassandra) Blankenship Jr. of Mapleton; eight grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Grace Jeffries of Chillicothe and Virgie
(Jim) Johnson of Mason City; and one brother, William “Bill” (Judy) Thomas of
Mebane, N.C. She attended the Chillicothe Christian Church and was a past
member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Chillicothe.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Weber-Hurd Funeral
Home. The Rev. Bob Hentrich will officiate. Burial will be in the Chillicothe
City Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, William E., 72,
07Mar1936 - 03Nov2008, Chillicothe, Peoria, IL, IL-337-26-9941
2013, Edelstein, Peoria Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Peoria Journal Star on April 18,
2013
Denny "Hillbilly" Broadway, 65, of Edelstein died at
12:55 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home,
Peoria. He was born April 1, 1948, in Columbia, Tenn., to Wesley Claude and
Hazel (Luckey) Broadway.
He married Betty Jo Medearis on May 15, 1998, in Toulon. She
survives. Also surviving are one son, Wes (Hilary Field) Broadway of Bozeman,
Mont.; one daughter, Jenni (Shane) Elder of Princeville; two grandchildren,
Hunter "Rascal" Elder and Conner "Zeker" Elder; two
brothers, Aubrey (Patricia) Broadway of Jackson, Tenn., and Sammie (Laura)
Broadway of Lavina, Tenn.; and two sisters, Cynthia (Walter) Overholt of
Smyrna, Tenn., and Sondra (Bo) Beard of Medina, Tenn.
His parents and one sister,
Lois Blankenship, and one brother, Eldon Broadway preceded
him in death.
Having grown up in Tennessee, he moved to Peoria, Ill., in 1966,
and hired on as a pipe fitter for Caterpillar Inc., where he worked for 32
years. He retired in 1998. Denny was a proud and devoted member of the UAW
Local 974, In Good Standing. He also served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam
War on the USS Valley Forge, and was a member of the Dunlap American Legion
Post 1078 and the Princeville VFW Post 1255.
For the past six years he enjoyed farming with his buddy Bill Shaw
in Dunlap. In addition to his favorite pastimes - working with antique trucks
and engines, spending time with his grandsons, and raising a sometimes-exotic
garden - he loved hanging with his buds at Christie's Den in Dunlap, where the
"Nurrrrses" kept him from getting thirsty.
Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Dunlap
American Legion. Rev. David Stamerjohn will officiate. Cremation will be
accorded following the services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Loiscelle E., 66, 22Aug1943 - 27Dec2009, Oakfield, Madison, TN, TN-414-68-8882
2011, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Obituary
The Peoria Journal Star, (IL) - June 23, 2011
Ricky R. "Rico" Montbriand, 58, of Peoria passed away at
10:10 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Sharon Elms Health Care in Peoria. He was
born in Peoria, Ill., on June 23, 1952, the son of Richard and Geraldine ( Blankenship ) Montbriand.
Surviving are two brothers, Tim (Laura) Montbriand of Chillicothe
and Mike (Vanesta) Montbriand of Chillicothe; and one sister, Terry Davis of
Chillicothe.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation rites were accorded, and services will be at a later
date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Peoria Journal Star on September
10, 2012
Dorothy Marie "Dot" Van Cleave, 71, of Peoria passed away
at 4:08 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in
Peoria. She was born on July 23, 1941, in Peoria to Leslie and Bessie (Blankenship) Downey. She married
Clarence U. Van Cleave on April 2, 1960, in Peoria.
She was preceded by her husband; her parents; and one son, Timothy
Van Cleave.
Surviving are her four children, Robert Van Cleave of Peoria,
Lesleigh (Michael) Roberts of Bloomington, Mary (Steve) Coffman of Trivoli and
Thomas Van Cleave of Peoria; nine grandchildren, Deidre Johnson of Kewanee,
Steve (Stefani) Coffman Jr. of Creve Coeur, Melissa, Rebecca and Derek Roberts,
all of Bloomington, Tyler Van Cleave and Andrew Van Cleave, both of Peoria,
Elyse Mueller of Indiana and Jessica Van Cleave of Farmington; three
great-grandchildren, Elyssa Johnson and Kylea Werderman, both of Kewanee, and
Allie Coffman of Creve Coeur; and one sister, Judith (Frank) Harrold Sr. of
Secor.
Cremation will be accorded, and a memorial service will be held at
a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Peoria Journal Star on December
15, 2012
George W. Jackson, age 84, of Peoria, Ill., formerly of Rolla, Mo.,
passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, in Peoria. He was born Oct. 5, 1928,
in Sherman, Texas, to the late William and Mary (Blankenship) Jackson.
George was united in marriage to Minnie Rosene (Spencer) Jackson on
Aug. 10, 1946, and to this union two children were born. He proudly served his
country in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. George was employed by
Caterpillar Tractor Co. for 32 years. He
loved to fish and had a passion for his entire family.
Survivors include his wife, Minnie Rosene Jackson of Peoria, Ill.,
daughter, Cathy Roe of Peoria, Ill.; four grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family and
friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, David Jackson (1969);
brothers, Walter and Charles Jackson; sisters, Eva Mae Hopewood, Cora Kimber
and Margo Salttery; stepsisters, Edith Cheney and Marge Vanausdale; and
stepbrother, Fred Hopkins; in addition to his parents.
Services for George W. Jackson will be held on Monday, Dec. 17,
2012, at 11 a.m. at the at James & Gahr Mortuary in Rolla, Mo, with Pastor
Norman Cartwright officiating. Burial will be in Upper Davis Cemetery near
Rolla.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Peoria Journal Star on April 24,
2013
Shirley Clara O'Malley, age 89, of Peoria passed away Monday, April
22, 2013, at 10:23 p.m. at Bel-Wood Nursing Home in Peoria. She was born March
20, 1924, in Chicago to Roy and Anna (Misch) Dean. She married Eugene Hammer.
Survivors include one daughter,
Cassandra (William) Blankenship of Mapleton; one son, Kevin (Marlene) Hammer of Salem,
Ore.; and two grandchildren, Melissa
(Adam) Borders of North Pekin and Cory Blankenship of
Mapleton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Arlene Pesch;
and one brother, Marvin Dean.
Shirley first worked as a housemother at Moose-heart during the
1970s. She then was a seamstress for Kauffman's Dress Factory in Aurora, and
then worked for the Peoria Public Library from 1995 until her retirement in
2000. She was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Chapter 00, member of
the North Shore Animal League, and was a very involved animal rights
activist. She was of the Lutheran faith
and was a loving and caring mother and grandmother.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of Shirley's life
will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013, at her daughter Cassandra's
house in Mapleton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Piatt
2012, Monticello, Piatt Co., IL, Obituary
The News-Gazette,: Web Edition Articles (Champaign-Urbana,
IL) - February 29, 2012
Cameron E. Brown, 14, of Monticello passed away at 5:47 a.m. Monday
(Feb. 27, 2012) at Kirby Medical Center, Monticello. Cameron was born June 17,
1997, in Chicago.
Cameron is survived by his mother, Christie M. Brown of Monticello;
two brothers, Mason and James Brown, both of Monticello; a sister, Amber Brown
of Monticello; grandmother, Reita Gordon of Monticello; and an Uncle, Ronald Blankenship of Monticello.
A celebration of life service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 3,
2012, at Allerton Park in Monticello, conducted by Justin Tatman.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pope
+2014, Herod, Pope Co., IL, Obituary
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) Date: June 18, 2014
Velma Louise Barringer, 74, of Herod, IL, died Thursday, June 12,
2014, at Rosiclare Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Rosiclare, IL.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, June 20, at Brintlinger
and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to service. Burial will
be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL.
Velma was born March 23, 1940, the daughter of Frank and Tessie (Blankenship) Porter. She married
Donald Barringer on November 1, 1958.
Thelma loved camping and horseback riding. She was baptized and was
a member of the Equality Church of God.
She is survived by her husband Donald of Herod, IL, daughter Marcia
Spellman of Decatur, son Mark Barringer and wife Chris of Mt. Zion, son Robert
Barringer and wife Judy of Decatur, daughter Barbara Rokosh and husband James
of Elizabethtown, IL, son Scott Barringer of Golconda, IL, sister Evelyn Ward
of Niantic, sister Ruth Ann Dean of Ohio, 6 grandchildren, and 5 great
grandchildren.
Velma was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Bill Porter,
Orville and Junior Porter, sister Maxine Atchison, and great-grandchild Austin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Otego Twp., Fayette Co., IL,
Porter, Frank 35, M, IL, Head,
Porter, Tressie 34, F, IL, Wife,
Porter, Evelyn 13, F, IL, Dau,
Porter, Orvel 10, M, IL, Son,
Porter, Frank 09, M, IL, Son,
Porter, Mary Maxien 07, F, IL, Dau,
Porter, Ruth Ann 04, F, IL, Dau,
Porter, Velma Louise 00, F, IL, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KW4Y-W83
Saint Clair
2014, Cahokia, Saint Clair
Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Belleville News-Democrat on Aug.
6, 2014
Janice R. Brown, (nee Summers), 66, of Cahokia, Ill., born March 8,
1948, in St. Louis, Mo., died Friday, August 1, 2014, at her residence.
Janice was a member of Parents without Partners, ran marathons for
ALS, and gave her time as a volunteer for many different charities.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth N. Brown, and her
parents, George and Audrey Summers.
She is survived by her children,
Pamela Meadows and Rick
Blankenship (Dorothy Hansen);
her grandchildren, Brett, Andrew, Taylor, Lauren, Trenton and Sebastian; her
brothers and sister, George Summers, Susan (Louis) Bannert and Mark Summers;
also surviving are many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 8,
2014, at Navigation Church, Collinsville, Ill. Per her family's wishes,
cremation will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Lebanon, St. Clair Co., IL, Obituary
O'Fallon Progress (IL) - January 10, 2011
Omar L. Rehberger, 90, of Lebanon, born April 12, 1920 in Lebanon,
entered into rest on Dec. 24 at his home with family and friends by his side.
Mr. Rehberger was a retired dairy and grain farmer. He was blessed with many
wonderful qualities, one being his smile whom many of his close friends and family
say can light up a room instantly. He was a kind and caring man with a
compassionate heart who loved animals and life on the farm.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Matilda (Haas)
Rehberger, his sister Mildred (Rehberger) Witzig, a brother, Paul J. Rehberger,
his father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Bertha Grolle, and a
son-in-law, Lonnie G. Papenberg
Surviving are his loving wife of 66 years, Doris, nee Grolle,
Rehberger of Lebanon, whom he married September 23, 1944; four daughters, Sue (Tom) Blankenship of
Naperville, Ill., Mary (John) Edwards of Hampshire, Ill., Carol (Rich
Schumacher) Papenberg of O'Fallon, Becky (Johnny Knobeloch) Rehberger of
Mascoutah; grandchildren, Timothy
Blankenship , Kimberly
(Thompson-Edwards) Keenon, Brad Thompson, Jeff Papenberg, Michael Knobeloch,
and Preston Knobeloch, a sister Cornelia Rehberger of Scotia, N.Y., a brother,
Dr. Amos Rehberger of Brownsville, Texas, a very special dog Dakota and several
nieces and nephews plus many dear friends. He was a member of St. Joseph's
Catholic Church, The Lion's Club of Lebanon and the Farm Bureau.
Friends called during a visitation Dec. 27 and a mass of Christian
burial was celebrated on Dec. 28 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lebanon.
Interment followed at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Lebanon.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Lebanon, St. Clair
Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Belleville News-Democrat on Jan.
10, 2014
Doris M. Rehberger, nee Grolle, 90, of Lebanon, Ill., born Feb. 12,
1923, in New Baden, Ill., passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, at Memorial
Hospital, Belleville, Ill.
Mrs. Rehberger was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in
Lebanon, Emerald Mound Grange, Eta Phi Zeta Sorority, and Lebanon Lions Club.
She loved to bowl in her younger years, and was a Girl Scout Leader. Prior to
her marriage, she was a secretary in St. Louis, and then at Pfeffer Mill in
Lebanon, where she met Omar. Doris joined Omar to become part of the fourth
generation to continue the Rehberger Family Farm Legacy, raising dairy and beef
cattle in addition to grain.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Omar L. Rehberger, whom
she married on Sept. 23, 1944, at St. George Parish in New Baden, Ill., and who
passed away Dec. 24, 2010; her parents, William and Bertha Grolle, nee Zeigler;
her sister, Kathryn Ruth Peters; a son-in-law; and two nieces and two nephews.
Surviving are four daughters,
Sue (Tom) Blankenship of Naperville, Ill., Mary (John) Edwards of Hampshire,
Ill., Carol (Richard Schumacher) Papenberg of O'Fallon, Ill., and Becky (Johnny
Knobeloch) Rehberger of Mascoutah, Ill.; six grandchildren, Timothy
Blankenship, Kimberly
(Thompson-Edwards) Keenon, Bradley Thompson, Jeffrey Papenberg, Dr. Michael
Knobeloch, and Preston Knobeloch; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral: A Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at
St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Msgr. Bill Hitpas and Father Gene Neff
officiating. Interment will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Lebanon,
Ill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, O'Fallon, St. Clair Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Belleville News-Democrat on Nov.
27, 2013
Virginia Grace Williams, nee Redfield, 100, of O'Fallon, Ill., born
July 3, 1913, in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov.
25, 2013, surrounded by her loving family, under the care of Bethalto Care
Center, Bethalto, [Madison
Co.], Ill.
Virginia lived in East St. Louis, Ill., for many years before
moving to O'Fallon. She was a 1933 graduate of Summers Business College. She
was a parishioner at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in East St. Louis, Ill.,
and belonged to the altar sodality and the school's Mothers' Club. Virginia and
her husband were beautiful dance partners and enjoyed many good times with
their friends and family at the clubhouse in Flora. She was a caring and
generous woman, full of compassion and faith.
Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert O.
Williams, Sr., whom she married Oct. 28, 1939, and who died on Feb. 26, 1997;
her son, Hubert O. Williams Jr.; her grandson John G. Smith Jr.; her parents,
John and Dora, nee Phelps, Redfield; two brothers and five sisters.
Surviving are her three children, Virginia "Jennie"
(Paul) Riley of O'Fallon, Ill., Edward A. (Margaret) Williams of Shiloh, Ill.,
and Linda (John) Allen of Bethalto, Ill.; her grandchildren, Mary (Tony) Lynn, Jim (Heather) Riley, Tom Riley,
John (Kristy) Riley, Kathleen (Kevin) Wilson, Melinda (Bryant) Stickels, Melissa (Matt) Blankenship, Scott
(Kelly) Williams, Stacy (Andy Jammo) Williams; 14 great-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandson (plus one on the way.)
Funeral: Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, at the St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, with the
Rev. James Deiters presiding. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Catholic
Cemetery, Shiloh, Ill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Saline
2013, Eldorado, Saline Co., IL, Obituary
Harrisburg Daily Register (IL) - July 26, 2013
Thelma Lorene Jones, age 95, of Eldorado, passed away at 8:45 a.m.
Thursday, July 25, 2013, at Fountainview Nursing Home in Eldorado. Lorene was
born on Dec. 11, 1917, in Harrisburg to the late Austin and Ollie (Pickering)
Martin.
Lorene married Wayne Kerr in 1939. He preceded her in death in
1968. She married Layman Jones who preceded her in death in 1994.
She is survived by a stepson: Bill (Janet) Jones of Eldorado; two
grandsons: Eric (Sarah) Chaney and Erin (Beth) Chaney; two step-grandchildren:
Mark Jones and Sarah (Joel) Hood; nieces and nephews: Greg (Debbie) Martin, Bob
(Jean) Martin, Karen (Doug) Hope and Joan Morris; nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter: Trina Chaney; son: Phillip
Kerr; brothers: Robert and Austin Martin; and sister: Helen Blankenship.
After graduating Harrisburg High School in 1936, Lorene became a
beautician and retired from A. L. Bowen Children's Center. She was a lifetime
member of McKinley Avenue Baptist Church and enjoyed traveling, quilting, and
spending time on the Ohio River with both Wayne and Layman. Lorene will truly
be missed. She was a special lady to everyone who knew her.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2013, at
Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg. The Rev. Scott Johnson will officiate.
Burial will follow in Sunset Lawn Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Harrisburg, Saline Co., IL, Obituary
Harrisburg Daily Register (IL) - March 29, 2013
Viva Bethel, 93, of Harrisburg passed away 5:43 p.m. Tuesday March
26, 2013, at her residence. She was born April 4, 1919, in Harrisburg, the
daughter of Ulyessess and Mary Ann Hudgins Morris.
She was married to Lee Bethel June 20, 1936, in Harrisburg and he
preceded her in death Oct. 31, 1980. She was a member of New Castle Baptist
Church.
Survivors include three sons, Bill and Sue Bethel of Harrisburg,
Mark and Faye Bethel of Ft. Myers, Fla., and Frank and Ruth Bethel of
Cleveland, Tenn.; nine daughters,
Margaret and Jim Williams, Christine Bowers, Fern McIntosh, Judy Blankenship and Marla VonLinen all of Harrisburg,
Geraldine Martin of Tuscola, Janice and Paul Biermann of Elsberry, Mo., Pat and
Jerry Ferrell of Scott City, Mo., and Cindy Blackman of Scott City, Mo.; one
sister, Louis Douglas of Harrisburg; 58 grandchildren; 111 great-grandchildren;
and 38 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lee Bethel;
four sons, Kirk, Jack, Cecil Jr. and James E. Bethel; and three daughters,
Linda Barefoot and Bethel twins who died at birth; three brothers, Fred, Zack
and Buster Morris; and three sisters, Marie Hale, Icelee Feazel and Evalee
Owens.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2013, at the J.M.
Weirauch Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Williams and burial in the Blockhouse
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sangamon
2013, Dawson, Sangamon Co., IL, Death
Published in The State Journal-Register on
March 18, 2013
William R.
Blankenship, Sr.
William R. Blankenship, Sr., 86, died at noon on March 16, 2013, at home in Dawson.
Please see Tuesday's SJ-R for complete obituary and service times.
Staab Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Dawson, Sangamon Co., IL, Obituary
http://hosting-4671.tributes.com/show/William-R.-Blankenship-95444403
William R. Blankenship, Sr., 86, died at noon on March 16, 2013 at home in Dawson. He was born
November 14, 1926 in Springfield, the son of Ora and Bessie (Trout) Blankenship Sr. He married Janet (Chalcraft) Blankenship on July
14, 2001.
He is preceeded in death by his parents, a son, five sisters, Helen
Bolinger, Evelyn Kidd, Donna Douglas, Shirley Morris and Juanita Balderrama; three brothers, Louis Whetzel, Robert Blankenship, and Francis "Babe" Blankenship.
He was a World War II veteran serving in the Pacific Theatre. He
worked as an autobody repair and frame specialist for 52 years. He started his
own business at his home in Dawson and later moved the business to South Grand
in Springfield as Blankenship's
Autobody and Frame. He retired
in 1998. He loved playing his guitar, dobro, mandolin, and harmonicas and
getting together with his family. He loved antique cars and restored several,
winning awards in auto shows.
Survivors include his wife,
Janet Blankenship of Dawson. He has four children William R. Blankenship, Jr. (wife Darlene) from Terrell, Texas; Glenna Mae (husband Todd) Hancock of Grand Prairie, Texas; Gary R. (wife Robin) Blankenship of Colchester, CT and Terry J. Blankenship of Irving, Texas; eleven grandchildren,
nine great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He also has
three sisters,
Almeda Horsfall of Indiana, Denzil DeVaney and Linda Marvel both of Springfield; two brothers, Ora Blankenship, Jr.
and Fred (wife Nancy) Blankenship both of New Berlin. He has five brothers-in-law, James
Douglas of Springfield, Harold Morris of Kansas City, MO., David Chalcraft of
Ellery, Gary (wife Cathy) Chalcraft of Mt. Carmel, and Lyndell Chalcraft of
Phoenix City, AL., one sister-in-law Anita (husband Lewis) Blackford of Browns,
IL. and his in-laws, Elmer and Jean Chalcraft of Ellery
Funeral Service: 11:00 am Thursday March 21, 2013 at Staab Funeral
Home with Doug Trew officiating.
Burial will follow
at Camp Butler National Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by the
Sangamon County Interveterans Burial Detail.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Glenarm, Sangamon Co., IL, Obituary
The State Journal-Register, (Springfield, IL) - February 9, 2013
Shirley Ann Blankenship, 61, of Glenarm, died at 9:21 p.m. on Thursday, February 7, 2013,
at St. John's Hospital. Shirley was born October 9, 1951, the daughter of
Robert and Joan Best.
She married Michael Blankenship on May
16, 1970, at St. Patrick Cathedral, Springfield. Shirley was a graduate of
Southeast High School. Shirley worked as a secretary at Chatham Elementary
School for 20 years. She then worked at the Sangamon County Regional Planning
Commission where she retired in 2010. She served as a volunteer secretary and
chronicled the saints for St. Joseph the Worker Church for a number of years.
Shirley was well known for her great cooking, especially her German chocolate
cake, cookies, meat loaf and a variety of other things. She also loved
scrapbooking.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Joan Best.
She is survived by her husband,
Michael Blankenship of Glenarm; four sons, Michael
Blankenship , Jr., of Orlando,
FL, Mark Blankenship of Springfield, Matt Blankenship (wife, Kristin) of Gulf Shores, AL, and Micky Blankenship of Glenarm; three grandchildren, Ava, Jaxson and Kayle Blankenship ; father, Robert Best; four brothers, Bob
(wife, Kathi) Best of Rochester, Gene (wife, Debbie) Best, Gary Best, Greg
(wife, Renee) Best, all of Springfield, and one sister, Brenda Best of Chatham.
Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 11, 2013, at St.
Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 700 E. Spruce St., Chatham, with Fr. John Nolan,
celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Michael E. Blankenship – b.13Jun1950 – Glenarm, IL: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:29XR-HR9
Relatives – Jr. Michael E. Blankenship.
2013, New Berlin, Sangamon Co., IL, Obituary
Published in The State Journal-Register on
January 25, 2013
Paul Anthony McGuire, 84, of New Berlin, died at 3:46 p.m. on
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Paul was born January 2, 1929 in Springfield, the son
of William H. and Emma Hill McGuire.
He married Dorothy Knust on August 6, 1960 at St. Mary's Catholic
Church in New Berlin. She preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death
by his parents; five brothers; and four sisters.
Paul was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He was a devout Catholic
and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He attended Blessed Sacrament Grade
School and Springfield High School. Paul worked as a book binder at Byers
Printing Company for more than 45 years. Paul was an avid Chicago Bears, Bulls,
and White Sox fan and was very interested in horticulture and landscaping. He
also enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling, and ice skating.
Paul is survived by his four children,
Suzanne (Tim) Berry, Nancy (Jim) Blankenship, Dan McGuire, and Janet McGuire (Danny Johnston), all of
New Berlin; three grandchildren,
Aaron and Ian Berry, and Emma Blankenship; and many
nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at St. Mary's
Catholic Church, 304 E. Birch St., New Berlin, with Rev. Msgr. John R. Ossola,
celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery with military honors
provided by the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, New Berlin, Sangamon Co.,
IL, Obituary
Published in The State Journal-Register on
June 4, 2014
Theo "Mr. New Berlin" Knust, 102, died at 8:15 a.m. on
Sunday, June 1, 2014. Theo was born Aug. 2, 1911, in New Berlin, the son of
Theodore W. and Sadie Fromme Knust.
He married Ruth Lee on June 4, 1935, at St. Mary's Rectory in New
Berlin; she preceded him in death on Sept. 12, 2008. He was also preceded in
death by his parents and one daughter, Dorothy McGuire.
Theo was a diehard Cubs fan since 1920 and a Chicago Bears fan.
Theo owned the New Berlin Restaurant from 1933-1952, after which he became
co-owner of New Berlin Shell Service Station from 1952-1974. He was a dedicated
supporter of New Berlin Pretzel Athletics. He was inducted into the New Berlin
Sports Hall of Fame and held the one-mile record at New Berlin High School for
many years. Theo spent 16 years on the New Berlin Village Board and was a Grand
Marshall for the New Berlin Homecoming Parade. He volunteered at the Sangamon
County Fair for more than 60 years. He attended the Kentucky Derby for 76 years
and was named a Kentucky Colonel by the governor of Kentucky. Theo was a Past
President of the New Berlin Men's Community Club and was a KC Member for 72
years, over 50 of which were with New Berlin KC #4372, serving as Grand Knight,
and he was inducted into the KC Hall of Fame. Theo donated chicken dinners to
Pretzel basketball teams for 15 years following post-season play.
Theo is survived by one son, Tom Knust of New Berlin; five grandchildren, Suzanne (Tim) Berry, Nancy (Jim) Blankenship, Dan
McGuire (Carla Albert), Janet McGuire (Danny Johnston) and Tracy (Chad) Formea.
Five great-grandchildren also
survive, Aaron and Ian Berry, Emma
Blankenship, Reagan and Cooper
Formea.
Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2014, at St. Mary's
Church, 404 E. Birch, New Berlin, with Rev. Msgr. John R. Ossola, celebrant,
and Fr. Angel Sierra, concelebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Springfield,
Sangamon Co., IL ,Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/08/06/george-a-blackenship/144502193
George A. Blankenship, 77, of Springfield, passed away at 9:10 p.m. on Wednesday, August
4, 2010 at Auburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. George was born August 31, 1932, the son of Charles and Tiny
Baumgardner Blankenship.
He married Carol L. Lamb on May 27, 1989 in Springfield. George
attended Litchfield High School and moved to Springfield in 1946 where he lived
for the remainder of his life. He began working as a school bus driver for
Everest Transportation in Springfield and in 1973 he, and the owners of Everest
Transportation, formed Capitol Tours. In addition to serving as co-owner of the
company, he also drove the buses until 2007. George was a
member of First United Methodist Church in Springfield. He enjoyed traveling
with his tour passengers, vacationing in Florida during the winter, and
watching NASCAR; but most of all, he loved spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Charles and John
Blankenship; three
half-brothers; and four half-sisters.
George is survived
by his wife, Carol; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and
great-nephews.
The family will receive visitors from 9:00 a.m. until the time of
the funeral ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2010, at Kirlin-Egan
& Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Burial will follow at
Oak Ridge Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Obituary
The State Journal-Register, (Springfield, IL) - April 26, 2012
Patricia "Pat" "Nanny" Rose Clark, born April
13, 1938, in London, England, received her wings on April 23, 2012 at her home
with her family surrounding her.
Pat is survived by her husband, Thomas John Clark, Sr.; children, Thomas John (wife, Judy)
Clark, Jr., Charles (wife, Terry) Heinemann, Lynne Marie Clark, Fred Joseph
Heinemann, Jacquiline Elizabeth
(husband, Kurt) Blankenship , Lisa Colleen Clark, David Gene (wife,
Pemi) Heinemann, Leslie Kaye (husband, Tom) Cully, Donnell Wayne Heinemann, and
Kelly Anne (husband, Todd) Clark-Campbell; twenty-one grandchildren, ten
great-grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter on the way.
Pat is proceeded in death by 3 sons; William Patrick, William Daniel,
Timothy Michael, One grandson, Travis; One grand-daughter, Rebecca; One great
grand-son, Travis John. She was very active in the Eastern Star and was a Grand
Worthy Matron of the Lila Rook Council. She started out with a very middle
class and English life, not knowing how life would change coming to America.
Pat's family and friends were of utmost importance; she treated everyone as if
they were family, and they all were a joy in her life.
Cremation was accorded by Lincoln Land Cremation Society. The
family will be hosting a Celebration of Life from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Saturday,
April 28, 2012 at the Knights of Columbus Council #364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook
Rd., Springfield.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Obituary
The State Journal-Register, (Springfield, IL) - May 23, 2012
Violet G. Jackson,
87, passed away Monday, May 21, 2012, at her home. She was born April 3, 1925
to Luther and Myrtle (Hawkins) Blankenship.
She married Byron E. Jackson in 1960 in Springfield; he died in
2011. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Branson; a son, Ricky
Berner; 4 grandchildren; 4 sisters and 7 brothers. Violet was the owner and operator of Vi's Beauty Shop. She was a
volunteer grandparent at Harvard Park Elementary for many years and she was a
member of Knox Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by 5 daughters, Betty Miller, Sue Berner, Linda
Berner, Gail Nadziejko and Beverly Remy; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren
and great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 24,
2012, at Knox Presbyterian Church, with the Reverend Kathy Swaar officiating.
Private burial will be in Mechanicsburg Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Obituary
The State Journal-Register, (Springfield, IL) - July 12, 2012
Jim Peratt, 84, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday July 7,
2012 at St. John's Hospital. He was born on August 21, 1927 in Elkhart,
Illinois, the son of Hobart and Corina Sullivan Peratt.
He married Martha Caskey on April 18, 1954 in Springfield and she
preceded him in death in August of 1988.
He is survived by his son Kevin Peratt and his daughter Laura (husband
Mike) Blankenship both of
Springfield, two brothers: Burl (wife Mary) Peratt and George
"Freeman" Peratt, two sisters: Nell McGrath and Alma DuMont, one granddaughter Jenny Danna, three great-grandchildren:
Cody Prosperini, Julia Danna, and Logan Blankenship
and his special companion Carolyn Cervellone.
He was preceded in death by his brothers: John, Tom, Carl, and
Garrett, and one grandson Michael Blankenship.
Jim was a US Navy veteran serving in World War II and upon his
honorable discharge began his professional career as a welder with Fiat Allis
in Springfield retiring after 34 years of service. Jim was a member of the VFW
North enders Post #10302, he enjoyed bowling, country dancing, the St. Louis Cardinals,
the Chicago Bears, and spending time with his grandchildren. Jim and his wife
were members of Woodside Methodist Church.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30am on Saturday July 14,
2012 at Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen St., with Rev. Vaughn Beeman
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Obituary
Daily Ledger (Canton, IL) - August 1, 2012
Dwight J. Wright, 78, of Lincoln Park Road, Springfield, formerly
of Canton, passed away at 10:15 a.m., Monday (July 23, 2012) at his home
surrounded by family. He was born on July 18, 1934 in Canton, the son of the
late Donald and Kathryn Cinotto Wright.
He was a member of the Springfield Baptist Church, a 1952 graduate
of Canton High School, and was the owner of the former Wright's Sporting Goods
in Springfield, Beardstown and Danville. He served as mayor of Springfield for
two terms from 1982 to1989 and from 1972 to1979 as a city councilman. In 1984 he
was honored as Citizen of the Year by the Springfield-Washington County Chamber
of Commerce. He was currently serving as the chairman of the Springfield Water
Board and was the owner of Shady Lake Farm.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Mattingly Wright; a son, Gary
S. Wright (David Denis) of Tampa, Fla.; two daughters, Elizabeth M. (Randy) Fowler of Springfield and Debra Kathryn (Jeff) Blankenship of Harrodsburg; five grandchildren, Johnathan and Sarah Hardin, Jae Blankenship and Leah and Megan Fowler; a sister,
Patricia (Joe) Robinson of Springfield; and a brother, John (Angie) Wright of
Richmond.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 26 at the
Springfield Baptist Churc, the Rev. Justin Compton, the church pastor,
officiating. Burial was at Cemetery Hill in Springfield. Serving as honorary
pallbearers were Joe Allen Mattingly, Joe Pat Haydon, Mike Haydon, Dan Kelly,
Robbie Polin, J. P. Blandford, Bernard Smalley, Mac Warren, Doug Warren,
Charles Curtsinger, Ernie Akins, David Wesner, Mike Marks and Lupe Valencia. Casket bearers were Johnathan Hardin, Jae Blankenship, Bill Robinson, Jimmie Carrico, Stuart
Mattingly, Tony Wesner, Teddy Boone, Ralph Wright and Eric Wright.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Springfield, Sangamon Co.,
IL, Obituary
Published in The State Journal-Register on
September 9, 2012
Guy McDowell Lahr, III, 67, of Springfield, passed away at 7:04
p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at his residence. Guy was born November 6,
1944, in Laredo, TX, the son of Guy McDowell Lahr, Jr. and Ruth Douglas Lahr.
He married Diane Burchard on December 7, 1996, in Chatham, IL.
Guy graduated from McKendree College and the St. Louis University
School of Law and had a successful career practicing law as Massac County
State's Attorney, Counsel for the Illinois Lottery and Department of Commerce
and Economic Opportunity, and in private practice. He proudly served his
country in the United States Army, and he was a member of the National
Association of Development Companies. He was known for being strong, loyal,
fun, a leader, and a great counselor in many aspects of life. He enjoyed
spending time with his family and friends and had a strong faith background. He
was an accomplished outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed
flying planes and racing cars. He was affectionately known as "Speedy."
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Diane of Springfield; three daughters,
Amanda (husband, Grant) Baylor of Rochester, Carrie (husband, John) Henry of
Springfield, and Sarah (husband, Joe) Robinson of Rochester; one step-daughter, Dawn (husband,
Scott) Blankenship of
Decatur; grandchildren, Alex, Jack, and Hunter Baylor, Grace and Cale Hatcher,
and Ryan and Will Robinson; sister, Dr. Almeda Lahr-Well (husband, Ralph Well)
of Glen Carbon; two nieces, Alexia (husband, Mike, daughter Tessa and son
Colton) Eberhart and Arin (husband, Dan, daughter Bryn) Phillips, both of Glen
Carbon; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral Ceremony: 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at
Rochester United Methodist Church, 555 South Walnut St., Rochester, IL with
Rev. Kathy Sweet officiating. The graveside ceremony will be held at 3:00 p.m.
at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates, 50 Fountain Dr., Glen Carbon, IL with Rev.
Robert Goddard officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Obituary
Published in The State Journal-Register on
February 8, 2013
Sylvia Marie Chaney, 69, of Springfield, died at 5:58 pm, Tuesday,
February 5, 2013, at her home. She was born February 23, 1943 in Pikeville, KY
to Woodrow and Maudie Mae Chaney.
Survivors include one daughter Angela Gonzalez of Springfield, one son, Everette Blankenship of Springfield; three grandchildren, Maudie, Hope and Jamie
Gibson; two great grandchildren Kailyn and Javonni Gibson; two sisters, two
brothers and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Her parents; one daughter, Ervie Gibson and one son, Ervin Gibson
preceded her in death. Sylvia was a resident of Springfield for more than
twenty years. She had lived in Chicago for thirty years and spent her childhood
in Kentucky. She retired from Goodwill Industries.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Obituary
David James O'Shea, 59, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday
February 21, 2013 at his residence. He was born on July 20, 1953 in Springfield,
the son of Thomas L. and Anna Marie Lawson O'Shea.
He married Patricia "Trish" Blankenship on April 29, 1972 in Rantoul, IL., and she
survives. Mr. O'Shea is also survived by his two sons: Jeff (April) O'Shea of
Williamsville, and Scott O'Shea of Springfield, his grandson Tyler O'Shea and
granddaughter Reilly O'Shea both of Williamsville, one brother James (Ann)
O'Shea of Sacremento, CA., and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
David was a US Air force veteran serving in Korea, and after his
honorable discharge he then went to work for Lake Shore Press for over 25
years. Mr. O'Shea was a phlebotomist at St. John's Hospital, and the went on to
become a Point of Care Specialist at St. John's Hospital and a phlebotomist
instructor. David loved hosting his annual St. Patrick's Day house party, and
spending time with his beloved pets, friends, and loving family.
A funeral service will be held at 12:30pm on Wednesday February 27,
2013 at Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 East Allen Street with burial to follow
at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Obituary
Published in The State Journal-Register on
April 8, 2013
Linda Ruth Mitchell, 70, passed away Friday, April 5, 2013, at St.
John's Hospital. She was born in Springfield on September 15, 1942, to Benjamin
and Emma (Blankenship) Stufflebeam, both of whom preceded her in death. A great-grandson,
Bailey Williams, also preceded her in death.
She married Robert E. Mitchell on April 18, 1987 in Springfield. Linda
was employed by St. John's Hospital. She loved gardening.
She is survived by her husband, Robert; sons: Larry (Amanda)
Lanham, Frank Lanham and Bobby (Maryna) Mitchell all of Springfield; 10
grandchildren: Trish Hamilton, Tabatha Lanham, Larry Lanham II, Anthony
Delgado, Elizabeth Lascody, Kristi Kutzora, Lindsay Lanham, Kaelyn Ruth
Mitchell, Marlena Roate and Layne Roate; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Benjamin
Stufflebeam of the Philippines and Herschel Stufflebeam of Springfield; and
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral ceremony: 10 a.m., Thursday, April 11, 2013, at
Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Brady officiating. Burial will
follow in Roselawn Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Obituary
Published in The State Journal-Register on
April 22, 2013
Joyce Lorraine Robinson, 78, of Springfield, passed away at 5:32
p.m., Friday, April 19, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Joyce
was born April 25, 1934, in Lake Fork, IL to Abijah and Lola Reynolds Green Jr.
She was a housekeeper at Franklin Life Insurance Company for many years. She
enjoyed her fish aquarium, flower gardening and putting together jigsaw
puzzles.
She is survived by two sons, Thomas (Ellen) Robinson of Sherman and
Allan (Linda) Robinson of Springfield; one granddaughter, Jessica (Michael)
Dauphinee; three great-grandchildren: Michael, Mason and Madlyn; one sister, Louise Blankenship; one brother, Don (Peggy) Green; as well as several nieces,
nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a twin brother, Gene D.
Green; two other brothers, Leland and Lee Green; and three sisters: Ruby Agnew,
Edith Duggan and Norma Goodman.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 24,
2013, at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Mt. Pulaski with Rev. Craig
Sweet officiating. Burial will be at Steenbergen Cemetery, rural Mt. Pulaski.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Springfield, Sangamon Co.,
IL, Obituary
Published in The State Journal-Register on
Dec. 1, 2013
Robert E. Best, 85, died at 3:50 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, at
St. John's Hospital. Robert was born Oct. 31, 1928, in Springfield, the son of
Charles and Lula Stubbs Best.
He married Joan Charles on July 23, 1949; she preceded him in
death.
Robert was a 1947 graduate of Feitshans High School and worked for
Sangamo Electric for 32 years and Pillsbury Mills for 10 years. He was a member
of the Knights of Columbus and St. Patrick Catholic Church. Robert was an avid
St. Louis Cardinal fan, avid horseshoe player, enjoyed bowling, enjoyed
gardening and enjoyed spending time with his dog, Dakota.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; five
sisters; and one daughter, Shirley Blankenship.
He is survived by four sons: Robert (wife, Kathleen) Best of
Rochester, Eugene (wife, Deborah) Best of Springfield, Gary D. Best (fiancée,
Tammy) of Riverton and Gregory (wife, Renee) Best of Springfield; one daughter,
Brenda Best of Springfield; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two
sisters, Reba Crawford and Ellen Watkins, both of Springfield; and one son-in-law, Mike Blankenship.
Funeral Mass: 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, at Church of the
Little Flower, 800 Stevenson Dr., Springfield, with Rev. Msgr. John R. Ossola
celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Obituary
Published in The State Journal-Register on
Aug. 22, 2014
Charles E. "Chuck" Woods, 80, of Springfield, died at
6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born
June 5, 1934, in Prentice, Ill., to Elmer and Lillie Bible Woods.
He married Patsy "Pat" Webster on Sept. 28, 1958, and she
survives. Also surviving are one sister,
Ella Mae Blankenship of
Springfield, and one brother, Leslie Woods of Springfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Orville and
Delbert Woods; one sister, Edith Campo; and his mother- and father-in-law,
Howard and Betty Webster.
Chuck was a U.S. Air Force veteran. For 25 years he owned and
operated Europa Travel. After retirement he farmed.
Per his wishes no services will be held.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ella Mae Blankenship, b. 13Dec1924, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QJWV-CKFS
2014,
Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Obituary
Published in The State Journal-Register on
Sept. 5, 2014
Suzann "Nina" Blankenship, 83, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014, surrounded
by her loving family. Suzann was born and raised in Pawnee, Ill., where she met
the love of her life. For 63 years they have lived the greatest of love
stories. She will be especially remembered for her roles as a devoted wife,
caring mother, and doting grandmother and great-grandmother. Suzann was a
member at First United Methodist Church. She worked for Grant Middle School as
a school secretary for many years and was a bookkeeper alongside her husband
and son at the family owned Amoco Station on Fifth Street.
She is survived by her husband,
Les Blankenship; son,
Bud (Barbara) Blankenship; daughter,
Pam (Tony) Cerveny; grandchildren, Bill (Kristi), Becky, and Bonnie Blankenship, Andrea (Sterling) Raskie, Amber, and Tony
Mike Cerveny and five great- grandchildren.
Funeral Service: 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at Staab Funeral
with Pastor Nicole Cox officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Obituary
Published in The Lincoln Courier on Sept. 27,
2014
Joseph Orville "Joe" Elsberry, 85, of Springfield,
formerly of Lincoln, Ill., passed away Sept. 23, 2014, at St. John's Hospice in
Springfield. Joe was born Feb. 10, 1929, in Monmouth, Ill., the son of Joseph
Arthur Elsberry and Rhoda (Bass) Elsberry.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, also at the Holland
Barry & Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln, with the Rev. Michael Paulsen
officiating. Burial will follow at New Union Cemetery in Lincoln with military
honors provided by the Lincoln American Legion Post 263.
He married Patricia Ann Kuntzi on April 29, 1951, in East St.
Louis, Mo. She preceded him in death on May 26, 1986. Mr. Elsberry proudly
served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He received the
Korean Service Medal, three Bronze Stars, the United Nations Service Medal, and
the Combat Infantry Badge. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post
263, a lifetime member of the VFW Post 1756, lifetime member of AMVETS, a
member of Teamsters Local 710, past member of the Eagles Lodge 2708 and past
member of the Lincoln Elks Club 914. He was of the Methodist faith.
Surviving are his daughter, Cindy (Randy) Ramirez of Springfield,
Ill.; son, Randy (Martha) Elsberry of Lincoln, Ill.; granddaughter, Michelle
(Jason) Woodside of Pinckneyville, Ill.; great-granddaughter, Lexie Woodside
also of Pinckneyville, Ill.; sister, Ruth Bentzinger of Carthage, Ill.; half-sister, Mary Blankenship of Atlanta, Ill.; half-brother, Bill
(Fannie) Elsberry of Hopedale, Ill.; 17 nieces and nephews; and many
great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Wilma Smith
Elsberry; half-sister, Rita Patton; and half-sister, Sherry Elsberry.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.vancilmurphy.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1427127
T. Louise Crouse, 86, passed to go home to her Heavenly Father
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. She was born April 16, 1928 to Charles H. and Edna
Grace (Barbre) Bell.
She married Robert Blankenship and they had two daughters, Gloria
L. and Darlene. She later married Robert L. Crouse. They had a daughter, Marie E.
and two sons, Robert C. and William L. Crouse.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert, in 1996; her son Robert C. in 2004 and
her stepchildren, Billy and Virginia.
Louise was a member of Roanoke Southern Baptist Church. She was a
devoted Christian and loved her Heavenly Father. She was a loving and devoted
wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved crafts and dancing.
She is survived by her son, William Crouse; daughters, Gloria McCoy, Darlene Clark,
Marie Furgeson and Mary Robbins; and several grandchildren, great
grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, at Roanoke
Baptist Church with Pastor Tony Laughhunn officiating. Graveside Service: Noon
Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sangamon Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship,
George A. 77, 31Aug1932 - 04Aug2010, Springfield, Sangamon, IL, IL-348-24-7710
Shelby
2011, Herrick, Shelby Co., IL, Obituary
The State Journal-Register, (Springfield, IL) - December 6, 2011
Paul L. White, 73, of Herrick, IL, formerly of Springfield, died at
his residence, Sunday, December 4, 2011. He was born August 5, 1938 in
Springfield, IL, the son of Harry Marshall and Moselle Garlits White.
Paul married Lorraine J. Jessee on November 13, 1999 and she
survives. He is also survived by a step-daughter, Hilah Williams of
Springfield; daughter, Judith Ann White of Colorado Springs, CO; son, Chris
Lawrence White of Colorado Springs, CO; stepson, Russ Givens of Mason City, IA;
step daughters, Cheryl Clevenger and
Cindy Blankenship both of Springfield and Rebecca Ferguson
of St. Louis, MO; one sister and two brothers, several grandchildren, great -
grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his first wife of
thirty three and a half years, Patricia A. Gerula-White. Paul retired as an
accountant with the State of Illinois Department of Public Aid. He had formerly
worked for First National Bank, and had been a manager at Kroger's on Clear
Lake Avenue. He was a member of both the Eagles Club and American Legion. Paul
enjoyed target practice with his buddies at the shooting range and caring for
his cows and tending to his farm.
Funeral Service: 11am, Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at Staab Funeral
Home, with Pastor Greg White officiating. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Tazewell
2011, East Peoria, Co., IL, Obituary
The Peoria Journal Star, (IL) - March 22, 2011
Jimmie B. "JB" Plunk, 76, of East Peoria passed away at
11:01 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2011, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in
Peoria. He was born Jan. 18, 1935, in Henderson, Tenn., to Dossie B. and Minnie
M. (Naylor) Plunk.
He married Veanes M. Cupples in Corinth, Miss., on Sept. 17, 1955.
She survives. Also surviving are his mother of Henderson, Tenn.; two daughters,
Vicki (Rocky) Holcomb of Morton and Kim (Ron) Watters of Creve Coeur; five
grandchildren, Michael, Brian, Dustin, Denver and Kara; two stepgrandchildren,
Shane and Candice; 18 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Emma Jean Blankenship.
He was preceded in death by his father and brother-in-law, J. E. Blankenship. JB worked at Caterpillar Inc. as a welder
for 41 years before retiring. He loved the Lord, his family and fishing and
will be dearly missed.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2011, at
Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria, with his grandson, the Rev. Brian Sanders
officiating. Burial will be in Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Mackinaw, Tazewell Co., IL, Obituary
Pekin Daily Times (IL) - June 15, 2013
Jane S. Gray, 79, of Mackinaw, died Thursday, June 13, 2013, at her
home. Jane was born July 30, 1933, in Russellville, Ark., to Zollie and Lelia
Seay Fuller.
She married Floyd E. Gray. He survives. Also surviving are one
daughter, Fay Jackson of Virginia; one son, Keith Gray of Lexington; six
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Grace Burcham, Mary Kurth and Judy Blankenship , all of Alabama; and two brothers, Joe
Fuller of Florida, and Jim Fuller of New York.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Ed; and one
brother, Raymond.
Private family services will be Monday, June 17, at Haensel Funeral
Home in Mackinaw. Burial will be at Mackinaw Township Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Morton, Tazewell Co., IL, Obituary
Morton Times-News (IL) - December 14, 2011
L. Jean Ritthaler, 78, of Morton passed away at 11 p.m. Monday,
Dec. 5, 2011, at Apostolic Christian Jean Restmor ritthaler in Morton. She died
peacefully with her family thaler on Nov. 1, 1953, by her side. She was born
Sept. 29, 1933, in Peoria to married Arthur L. Rit in Morton.
Surviving are her husband of Morton; two sons, Daniel Rit thaler of
Germantown-thaler of Peoria and Darrell (Kim) Rit-Hills; two daughters, Deborah
(Keith) Moser of Morton and 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two half sisters, Gail Blankenship and Janet Shepler, both of Peoria; and one
half brother, William Shepler of Peoria.
She was preceded in death by her parents. A homemaker, she worked
as a sales representative for Mary Kay Cosmetics for many years. She was a
member of Grace Church in Morton and its church choir. She also was a member of
two vocal trio groups and served as past president of women's ministries at the
church. She was a former member of the Morton Women's Club.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Grace Church in Morton, with
the Rev. Tim Bertsche officiating. Burial will be in the Groveland Mennonite
Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Vermilion
2011, Fairmount, Vermilion Co., IL, Obituary
Commercial-News (Danville, IL) - July 9, 2011
Darrell E. Cope, 68, of Fairmount, passed away at 10:20 p.m.
Friday, July 8, 2011, at Pleasant Meadows Christian Village, Chrisman. Darrell was born Nov. 26,
1942, in Vermilion Grove, to Elihu and Lois Stark Cope.
He married Mildred Shields on Dec. 23, 1963, in Georgetown. She
survives. Also surviving are: two daughters,
Kathy (Trever) Blankenship of Ridge Farm and Katrina Cope of Urbana;
two sisters, Inez Wheeler of Attica, Ind., and Donna (Jerry) Cooper of Tilton;
four grandchildren, Dustin (Ashley Hardesty) Blankenship of Tilton, Mariah Blankenship of Ridge Farm, Russell Cafin of Urbana and Kia Cafin of Urbana; great-granddaughter, Emma Blankenship of Tilton; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; one son, Darrell Elihu
Cope, II; four brothers, Allen, Danny, Dean, and Wayne Cope; and three sisters,
Eva Hubbard, Doris Spires and Evelyn Gaylor. Darrell was a core setter at
General Motors for 25 years, retiring in 1992. He was a farm hand who enjoyed
mushrooming, fishing, woodworking and riding around looking for deer.
Funeral services at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Robison
Chapel in Catlin, with Pastor Scott McCurdy officiating. Burial will be in
Davis Cemetery, west of Fairmount.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Hoopeston, Vermilion Co., IL, Obituary
http://commercial-news.com/obituaries/x1296864028/Garnetta-Blankenship
Garnetta Edith Blankenship, 89, of Hoopeston, died at 4:12 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, at
Hoopeston Community Memorial Nursing Home. She was born on April 1, 1922, in
Westmoreland, Tenn., a daughter of Frances and Emma (Stafford) Tucker. She
married Bennie Blankenship on Dec. 22, 1940, in Gallatin, Tenn. He
preceded her in death on May 26, 2000.
Survivors include three daughters,
Mary Ann Christensen of Danville, Wanda Reifsteck of Alvin and Mae D. (Gerald) Cline of Fowler, Ind.; two sisters, Martha Barker of
Hoopeston and Leona Goodrum of Scottsville, Ky.; 11 grandchildren; 29
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Tommy Tucker;
two sisters, Lucille Clark and Betty Davis; and one son-in-law, David
Reifsteck. Mrs. Blankenship worked at Scranton’s in Hoopeston for
several years. She later worked at CVS in Hoopeston before retiring. Garnetta enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing and quilting. She also enjoyed
spending time with her family.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at Anderson Funeral
Home in Hoopeston with the Pastor Micah Mobley officiating. Burial: Mann’s
Chapel in Rossville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Bennie, 85, 03Mar1915 -
26May2000, Hoopeston, Vermilion, IL, IL-356-10-2915
2013, Oakwood, Vermilion Co., IL, Obituary
Commercial-News (Danville, IL) - February 19, 2013
Coralie O'Banion, 82, of Oakwood, passed away at 9:13 a.m. Sunday,
Feb. 17 2013, at North Logan Health Care in Danville. She was born Jan. 31, 1931, to Thomas and Cora (Rodrick)
Kinney in Hammond, Ind. She married Billy Joe O'Banion and they divorced after
21 years of marriage. He preceded her in death.
Coralie is survived by her daughters, Deborah (Thomas) Miller of
Paris and Evelyn Ward of Oakwood; grandchildren, Dr. Joe (Chia) Miller, Jamie
J. (Angela) Shuman and Amy (Bill Elwood) Miller; and great-grandchildren, Dakota Blankenship, Ashley Craig and Dillon Kielhorn.
She was preceded in death by her parents. A graduate of Oakwood
High School, Coralie worked for the Danville YMCA and later retired from Lowe's
Home Improvement Store. She was an avid reader, enjoyed keeping her yard tidy
and listening to Elvis' music. Coralie loved her family and was extremely proud
of her grandchildren.
A celebration of Coralie's life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
Feb. 20, 2013, at Sunset Funeral Home, A Life Celebration Home, in Oakwood with
Pastor Tom Armour of Paris Christian Church officiating. Burial will be at
Oakwood Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Westville, Vermilion
Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.news-gazette.com/obituaries/2010-08-31/charles-blankenship.html
Charles Hobert Blankenship, 82, of Westville died at 2:50 p.m. Friday (Aug. 27, 2010) at
Provena United Samaritans Medical Center, Danville.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Danville National
Cemetery, 1900 E. Main St., Danville. Chaplain Brian Manigold will officiate.
Military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post 51. Robison Chapel, 103
Douglas St., Catlin, is in charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Vermilion Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship,
Charles 82, 11Dec1927 - 27Aug2010, Westville, Vermilion, IL, MO-490-24-7606
Blankenship,
Loretta J. 76, 19May1934 - 11Jan2011, Westville, Vermilion, IL, MO-486-38-4232
Warren
2013, Little York, Warren Co., IL, Obituary
Published in The Register-Mail on April 18,
2013
John V. Larson, 56, rural Little York, died at 7:55 a.m. Wednesday,
April 17, 2013, at home. He was born Nov. 27, 1956, in Monmouth, the son of
Philip and Dixie (Murphy) Larson.
John was raised and educated in rural Little York, graduating from
Yorkwood High School in 1974 and attended the University of Iowa. John worked
as a parts salesman for Cavanaugh Motors in Monmouth, parts and service manager
for McReede Motors in Keokuk, Iowa, manager at Big River Box in Keokuk and
later for Jefferson Smurfit-Stone in Galesburg. He was a member of the First
Lutheran Church in Monmouth. John was an avid Bears fan and loved to go fishing
and boating on the Mississippi River. He was a gun collector and enjoyed
working on the family farm.
Survivors include his parents, Philip and Dixie Larson of Little
York; his son, Brian (Holly) Larson of Monmouth; his daughter, Mary Beth (Matt)
Giddings of Kirkwood; grandchildren, Tyler Larson, Brianna Larson, Letticia
Larson, Logan Larson, Mason Giddings and Mallory Giddings; sister, Jana (Scott) Blankenship of Dexter, Mo.; brothers, Jay (Teresa) Larson of Aledo and
Josh (Tina) Larson of Keithsburg; nieces, nephews and his beloved cat, Al E.
Cat.
He was preceded in death by his son, Dustin Larson; grandparents,
John and Mildred Murphy and Vernon and Verna May Larson; great-aunt and uncle,
Ray and Alice Sterett.
Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013,
at Warren County Memorial Park, Monmouth.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wayne
2014, Ellery, Wayne Co., IL, Obituary
Elmer D. Chalcraft, age 89 of Ellery, IL passed away on Friday,
October 3, 2014 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, Fairfield, IL. Elmer was born
near Ellery on March 30, 1925, the son of Jesse and Emma (Elliott) Chalcraft.
He was a veteran of World War II, having served in Europe with the
63rd Infantry 7th Army. He married Jean Berry on February 14, 1948. They are
the parents of 5 children. Elmer was a Life Member of the V.F.W. and spent many
hours working with hospitalized veterans at Marion V.A. Hospital in Marion, IL.
He held many positions in V.F.W. locally, District and State as well as being
District Commander three times. Elmer and Jean spent their married life in the
Ellery area farming. He also worked on Highway Construction for many years
until retiring in 1985.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Charles
C., Harold and Melvin Chalcraft, three sisters: Marie Bradbury, Fern Rich and
Hazel Kepheart. He was also preceded by one granddaughter, Kaleigh Renee
Chalcraft, and one great granddaughter, Emma Faye Chalcraft.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Jean of Ellery, children: David, of Ellery, Anita
(Lewis) Blackford of rural Albion, Gary (Cathy) of Mt. Carmel, Lyndell of
Phenix City, AL and Janet
Blankenship of Dawson, IL, and
several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 11AM
at Ingram Funeral Home in Albion, IL. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery,
Albion, with full military rites.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
White
+2012, Norris City, White Co., IL, Obituary
Carmi Times (IL) - June 4, 2012
Jim Robinson, 82, of Norris City passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012
at 10:55 a.m. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Jim was born in Oklahoma on
April 27, 1930 the son of Loyd Grisham and Fleda Sarah (Blankenship) Robinson.
Jim married Marjorie L. McKenzie on May 15, 1954 and she preceded
him in death on August 27, 2011. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the
Korean War, had worked as a truck driver in the oil field and was a member of
Norris City United Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge, May Lodge #715.
Jim is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Jackie
Robinson of Norris City; a sister, Mary Endicott of Norris City; two
grandchildren, Ryan and Amber Robinson and Ashley and Willie Black; four
great-grandchildren, Aaliya and Hunter Robinson and Kenley and Kerrigan Black;
and a niece Cindy Livingston of Howell, Mich.
Funeral Services for Jim Robinson, 82, of Norris City will be at 11
a.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City with Rev.
Janet Roy officiating. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Norris City.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=69137136
Whiteside
2011, Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL, Obituary
Sauk Valley Newspapers (Dixon-Sterling, IL) - May 3, 2011
Rock Falls – Macie "Sis" Thomas, 45, passed away Sunday,
May 1, 2011, at her home, after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded
her loved ones. Sis was born Macie Ann Mae Mitchem on July 1, 1965, in
Sterling, the daughter of Kenneth and Linda (Blankenship) Mitchem.
She married Michael Thomas on June 6, 2003, in Sterling. Sis was a
volunteer for CASA and Riverdale School. She worked for Parent and Educator
Partnership. She enjoyed scrapbooking, needlepoint and driving her Ford
Mustang.
Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Audrey Crossland; two
stepsons, Jason and Scott Thomas; one stepdaughter, Michelle Thomas; six
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her parents, Linda (John) Cumand Kenneth (Helen) Mitchem; four sisters, Tammy (Mark)
Naftzger, Pamela (Ed) Davis, Vickie (Denny) Huffman and Josie (Denny) Gaskill;
two brothers, Steve and Pete Cumby; three nephews, Cody Mitchem and George and
Eddy Davis; special cousins, Jeanie, Scott and Doug; and uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death one grandson, Ryne Thomas; her maternal
and paternal grandparents; and several uncles and aunts.
The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at McDonald
Funeral Home, Rock Falls, with the Rev. Dalmus Meeks officiating. Burial will
be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Will
+2013, Bolingbrook, Will Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1941122&fh_id=11546
Robbie Sue Blankenship, 78, of Bolingbrook, IL, formerly of Ripley, died Wednesday,
January 30, 2013 at her daughter's residence.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Saturday February 2 at Garner
Funeral Home Chapel in Ripley, with burial to follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Mrs. Blankenship was a homemaker and also a member of First
Assembly of God in Joliet, IL.
The widow of William
Blankenship.
She is survived by a daughter
Kim Ward of Plainfield, IL; a son Michael Blankenship
of Normandy, TN; 2 brothers Del Rogers of Bradenton, FL, and Larry Rogers of
Georgia; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
SSDI: Blankenship, William, 78, 31May1930
- 29Jun2008, Bolingbrook, Will, IL, TN-409-54-8242
+2012, Joliet, Will Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Herald News on November 30, 2012
Hannibal Jay Triplett, 71, passed away on Wednesday, November 28,
2012.
Survived by his loving wife
of 50 years, Sandra (nee Blankenship); three
daughters, Carla (Jim) Dietel, Tiffany (Thomas) Tucker, Jennifer (Keith)
Bailey; and four adoring grandchildren, Ruth, Kelly, K. J., and Alex Bailey.
Also survived by two sisters, Betty Hayslip and Alene Mullens.
Preceded in death by parents, Alexander and Vina Triplett; and four
brothers, Paul, Junior, Johnny, and Jimmy.
The family will receive friends from 9:00am-10:00am on Saturday, at
First Baptist Church of Lockport, 800 Thornton St., with a memorial service
held at 10:00am.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Joliet, Will Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Herald News on April 4, 2013
Avis A. (nee McGary) Blankenship, Age 95. Passed away Tuesday, April 2,
2013 at her late residence in Joliet. Born December 14, 1917. Avis worked many
years at Hart, Shafner and Marx as a seamstress. She retired from Panduit
Corporation. She enjoyed quilting, gardening and cooking for her family. She
was a member of Zion Baptist Church and Eastern Star.
Preceded in death by her husband,
Kelly; son,
Ronnie; parents, Everett and Lela McGary;
brothers, Edward, Bert and Robert.
Avis is survived by her children,
Della (Boyd) Rains, Donna Curry, Gary (Louise) Blankenship,
James Blankenship, Nita (Mike) Rose, daughter-in-law, Constance Kohl and sister, Frances
Elassaad of Apple Valley, CA; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren;
numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends also survive.
Funeral Services for Avis A. Blankenship will be on Saturday, April
6, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington
Rds., Joliet, IL. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Kelly, 58, 27Jun1918 -
??Aug1976, Joliet, Will, IL, KY-407-03-5545
Tennessee, State Marriage Index, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VN46-TYQ
Avis McGary Kelly Blankenship 14 Oct 1939, Obion, TN,
1930 Census, Cunningham, Carlisle Co., KY
Mcgary, Everett 33, M, KY, Head,
Mcgary, Lela 37, F, KY, Wife,
Mcgary, Aus 12, F, KY, Dau,
Mcgary, Edward 09, M, KY, Son,
Mcgary, Tolbert 07, M, KY, Son,
Mcgary, Nadi 05, F, KY, Dau,
Mcgary, Robert 02, M, KY, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XMD1-QZ7
2013, Joliet, Will Co.,
IL, Obituary
Published in Herald News on September 27, 2013
William Richard "Bill" Schmitt,
Age 65, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 with his
loving family by his side.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife of
45 years, Mary Kay (nee Smolich) ; loving father of Nancy (Scott)
Lewandowski, Laura Schmitt- Mau, and Cathy (Brad) Blankenship; dearest grandfather of
Abby, Blake, and Cara Lewandowski, Dylan and Leila Mau, William and Daniel Blankenship; cherished
brother of Robert R., Thomas D. (Cindy), and James M. Schmitt, Donna (Russ)
Meiferdt, and Kathy (Jim) Cumpston; sister-in-law, Kathleen Kruk; sister-in-law
and brother-in-law, Joanne and Doug Marshall; also survived by his Peoria
relatives with whom he had a very special connection, as well as numerous
nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Preceded in death by his parents, Robert
and Marjorie (nee Dillon); mother-in-law and father-in-law, Evelyn (nee Mance)
and Edward Smolich; brother-in-law, John Smolich; and brother, Fred Kruk.
Bill had a passion for playing the drums.
He belonged to many different bands throughout his life, most recently he was
the founder of "Band X" of Joliet. Bill was the current Building
Manager of the Knights of Columbus, Joliet Council #382, where he also served
as a member of the board of directors and was an active member since 1967. He
founded The Instrument Specialist Corporation and Fast Printing of Joliet. Bill
retired from BASF, Joliet. Bill attended St. John's Grade School, Joliet
Catholic High School, and Joliet Junior College where he earned his Associates
Degree in Instrumentation. He was an avid White Sox fan. He loved camping at
WRC since 1972, trap shooting, and golfing. Bill was a most devoted father. He
never missed his daughters' softball games and coached them for many years at
Crest Hill Junior Miss Softball.
He was so proud of his three daughters
and his grandchildren. Bill was a dedicated husband to Mary Kay, his high
school sweetheart, and life-long best friend. Bill had a smile that could light
up a room. He had a magnetic personality and was someone that people just loved
to be around. Like his father, he loved life and all of the people in it. Bill
will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His memories and love will live on
through all of us.
A Celebration of Bill's life will begin
with a visitation on Sunday, September 29, 2013 from 4 8 p.m. and Monday,
September 30, 2013 from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. in the
funeral home chapel at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd, Joliet.
Inurnment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Joliet, Will Co., IL,
Obituary
Published in Herald News [IL] on Oct. 25,
2013
Arthur M. Hayes, Age 65 years. Died Sunday, October 20th, 2013.
Born in Bay Springs, MS. Retired from Caterpillar Corporation 1997.
Preceded in death by his parents and one son.
He is survived by his devoted son, Arthur Hayes of Columbus, Ohio;
3 sisters, Annie Blankenship and Irene Hayes, both of Joliet, and
Lovell Campbell of Bay Springs, Mississippi; and numerous nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 26th at Range
Funeral Home. Reverend Naomi Brown officiating. Interment at Elmhurst Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013,
Lockport, Will Co.,
IL, Obituary
https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/3117296/Troy-Joe-Blankenship
Troy Joe
Blankenship, age 63 of Lockport formerly of Cicero
and Jamboree Kentucky passed away Monday, April 1, 2013.
He was preceded
in death by his son Noah Eric Blankenship; parents Hurl and Ethel Blankenship and brothers Ellis Blankenship and Vernon Blankenship.
He is survived
by his loving family; wife Sandra
Blankenship; daughters Danita (Todd) Swider, Dalinda Suits, Jennifer
Blankenship and Alicia (Ed) Vertrees; sons David (Michele)
Blankenship and Adam Blankenship; sisters Shirley (Patrick) Pope, Donna Blankenship and Betty (Wade)
Lambert; brothers Cecil (Jolanta) Blankenship and Robert (Barbara) Blankenship; grandchildren Sarah Blankenship, Kirsten Blankenship, Jessica Volpe, Amber Keefe, Dillon
Blankenship and Shane Swider; great grandchild Alex
Ramirez and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service
at 11:00 am, on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in the Kurtz Memorial chapel 102 E.
Francis Rd. New Lenox IL. Interment will be private.
+2013, Lockport, Will Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Herald News on Dec. 18, 2013
Beverly B. "Bev" (nee Bizzarro) Blankenship, Age 68, late of Lockport, passed away
Monday, December 16, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital surrounded by her loving
family. Born in Chicago, lived in Florida and Texas before returning home.
Employed by Taylor Forge in Cicero as a Secretary for four years.
Bev loved to read, but most of all, she cherished her time spent with her
children. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and dear friend. Bev will be
deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Preceded in death by a daughter,
Lisa Capps (2006); parents, Anthony and June (Schmidt)
Bizzarro; and a sister, Jeri Malloy.
Survived by her loving husband
of 43 1/2 years, Dan
Blankenship; three cherished children, Anthony, Jeffrey and Fiona Blankenship; three devoted sisters, Joyce (Jack) Markham, June Barry
and Gloria (Bill) Higgins. Numerous nieces, nephews and many friends also
survive.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, 11:00 a.m. at Calvary
Church, 1375 State St., Lemont. Interment will be private. Arrangements by:
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Public Records; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KGY5-PJF
Blankenship, Daniel R. – b. 16 Nov 1945,
Residence: Lockport, IL
Williamson
+2010, Herrin, Williamson Co., IL, Obituary
Southern Illinoisan (Carbondale, IL) - December 28, 2010
Ray Allen Creek, 93, of Clinton, formerly of Herrin, died at 8:30
p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, in Manor Court of Clinton. Mr. Creek was a
retired coal miner having last worked for Burning Star 5 Coal Mine at De Soto.
Ray was baptized and confirmed into the Roman Catholic faith. He was a veteran
of the U. S. Army during World War II, having been awarded the Purple Heart for
wounds received in action Jan. 4, 1945, in the Rhineland, and the Bronze Star
Medal.
He was born Jan. 7, 1917, in Metropolis, to Thomas Jefferson and Rhoda Jane (Blankenship) Creek. Ray was united in marriage with
Claudine Adelia Lucini on Oct. 30, 1943, in the Rectory of Our Lady of Mount
Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. She preceded him in death Sept. 22, 2007.
Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Jayne and James Kilgarriff
of Clinton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Patricia Creek of
Quincy, Patrick and Peggy Creek of Herrin; two grandchildren, Joshua Creek and
Jessica Creek, both of Herrin. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents;
two brothers, TJ Creek, George Creek; and two sisters, Gladys Creek and Eloise
Vale.
Memorial Mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, in Our Lady
of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin, with Monsignor Ken Schaefer
officiating. Interment with military graveside rites conducted by the American
Legion Post 645, Baker-Ladd VFW Post 1567 and the Illinois Army National Guard
Honors Detail will be in San Carlo Cemetery in Herrin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Pittsburg, Williamson Co., IL, Obituary
The Marion Daily Republican, (IL) - January 4, 2012
Delores Ann "Lois" Griffin, 68, of rural Pittsburg,
passed away surrounded by her loving family at 2:20 p.m., on Monday, January 2,
2012, in Heart-land Regional Medical Center in Marion. She was born in Marion
on Monday, December 27, 1943, the daughter of Ed Mitchell and Bertha (Nagel)
Norman.
Delores attended school in Marion and was a graduate of Marion High
School in 1961. She was united in marriage to James Russell Griffin in the
Nazarene Church of Marion on January 10, 1964, and together they have shared
nearly 48 years of marriage. Her working career, earlier in her lifetime, was
with Norge, and also as an EMT for the Herrin Ambulance Service. She later
worked for Norge as their EMT with Burns Security. As she got older, she
decided to quit working and remained at home managing her home and seeing to
the needs of her family. Her church membership was with Pleasant Grove United
Methodist Church. Delores enjoyed cooking and sharing with friends and family
in her home. Some of her specialties were old home style fried chicken, chicken
and dumplings, porcupines, chocolate pie and divinity at Christmas time. She
enjoyed her flower gardens and working in her yard. Delores was an exceptional,
caring, loving friend to many. The many friends in the Paulton and Crab Orchard
community were very important to Delores and Jim. She had a great sense of
humor and wrote several funny poems about her views on life. Their home was a
gathering place for family and friends during all the seasons.
Her greatest joy for the past seven years was being
"Grammy" to her granddaughter Sara, after Delores and Jim lost their
daughter, Allison Griffin Roman in 2004, to Cystic Fibrosis when Sara was only
four.
She is survived by her husband, James R. Griffin of Pittsburg; son
and daughter-in-law, James R. Griffin, Jr. and his wife, Renee of Carterville;
granddaughter, Sara Ann Elizabeth Roman of Pittsburg; grandson, Corey Griffin of
Thompsonville; granddaughter, Destiny Dalcher of Carterville, sister and brother-in-law, Roberta and Charles
Blankenship of Marion; brother
and sister-in-law, Floyd R. and Doris Norman of Granada Hills, Cal.; six
nieces, Cynthia Plain and husband, Bob of Roanoke, Va., Kay Jones and her
husband, Keith of Florence, Ala., Karla Burton and her husband, John of Marion,
Kelly Sparks and her husband, Stanford of Marion, Stephanie Griffin of Marion,
and Tia Norman Jones and her husband, Greg of Simi Valley, Cal.; three nephews,
Kevin Lee of Marion, David Griffin of Marion, and Victor Norman and wife,
Denise of Simi Valley, Cal.; six great nieces and great nephews, Shannon Sparks
and Shawn Sparks both of Marion, Jason Parks and his wife, Kim of Herrin,
Krystal Gage and her husband, Christopher of Herrin, Tyler Norman of Simi
Valley, Cal., and Dalton Jones and Logan Jones both of Simi Valley, Cal.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Allison;
brother-in-law, William Griffin; sister-in-law, Jan Griffin; mother-in-law and
father-in-law, Ethel and Earl Griffin; sister-in-law, Helen Lee and niece,
Karen Lee.
The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 5,
2012, at Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Schell presiding. Interment
will follow in the Griffin Family Cemetery, located near Bell Smith Springs in
Pope County.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Marion, Williamson
Co., IL, Death
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/obituaries/article_f795d026-5a2c-11df-9406-001cc4c002e0.html
Robert S. "Bob" Blankenship, 85, died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2010, in Veteran's
Affairs Hospital in Marion. Arrangements are incomplete at Wilson-McReynolds
Funeral Home in Marion.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Marion, Williamson
Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.dailyrepublicannews.com/obituaries/x968908031/Obituary-Robert-S-Bob-Blankenship
The Marion Daily Republican
Robert S. “Bob” Blankenship, age 85, of Marion, passed away at 8:30 p.m., Thursday, May 6,
2010, at the Veterans Administration Nursing Home in Marion. He was born,
January 1, 1925, in Marion, the son of Earl and Helen (McKinney) Blankenship. He was united in marriage to Julia Faye Jenkins on June
10, 1944, at Franklin, Ky. and together they shared 62 years of marriage.
Bob answered the call of our nation by first serving in the United
States Army Air Force and continued to serve in the United States Air Force
until the time of his honorable discharge March 7, 1952.
He was former owner of Cox Tire and Battery for many years before his
retirement. Following his retirement he moved to California and returned
to Marion in 2006. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Marion, a
former member of the Marion Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. No. 800, Fellowship Masonic
Lodge No. 89 A.F.&A.M. of Marion, he was a 32 Degree Mason and a member of
the Scottish Rite Bodies of Southern Illinois, a member of the Ainad Shrine
Temple of East St. Louis and a member of the Williamson County Shrine Club. For
eight years he was Explorer Scout Troop leader and Bob enjoyed working with the
youth and taking part in the many Scouting activates. Bob was a member of the
Gold Prospectors Association of America and at one time was a working partner
in a goldmine in California.
He loved his family and many friends and will be missed by all who knew and
loved him.
“Now, they are hand in hand together in God’s Hands. Our Love to You, Mom
and Dad,” Mike, Jeri and Kris.
He is survived by his son, Michael Earl Blankenship of Carbondale; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jeri L. and Randy Palmer and Kris B. and D.C
Jones all of Marion; grandson, Scott
Blankenship and his wife,
Martha of Cambria; six granddaughters, Cindy Coles of Carbondale, Melissa Estel
and husband, Jason of Chester, Stacy Moore and husband, Barney of Johnston
City, Jami Holsapple and husband, Bo of Marion, Kelly Zipsie and husband, Bruce
of Kansas City, Mo., and Christy Hill and husband, DaKota of Marion; three step
grandchildren, DeWayne M. Jones of Marion, DeEric S. Jones and wife, Janel of
Austin, AR and DeLinda K. Whitehead and husband, Leo of Spillertown; 23
great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, William “Bill” and Sandra Blankenship and Charles and Roberta Blankenship all of Marion; sister-in-law, Dolly Blankenship
of Marion; several nieces and nephews , other extended family members and many
friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Julia Blankenship on February 12, 2006 and one brother, Earl Blankenship, Jr.
Arrangements for Robert
S. “Bob” Blankenship have been
entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street, of Marion. A
time of visitation for the family and friends will be on Wednesday, May 12,
2010, after 1 p.m., at the funeral home followed by a memorial service at 2
p.m. with Rev. Kevin McNeely presiding. Military honors will be accorded at the
funeral home by members of the Heyde-Pillow V.F.W. Post 1301, American Legion
Post 147 and members of the Illinois National Guard all of Marion.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Marion, Williamson Co., IL, Obituary
Southern Illinoisan (Carbondale, IL) - July 3, 2011
Leavada Elliott, 87, died Friday, July 1, 2011, at her home in
Marion surrounded by her family. She was born in Fanshawe Okla., to Shuey
George and Goldie (Bost) Richards. She married Vernon Elliott on Jan. 29, 1940.
She lived most of her life in Oklahoma. She moved to Illinois three years ago.
Survivors include three daughters,
Anna Louise Bost of Wister Okla., Linda Sue Thompson of Marion and Lois June and husband, William
Edward Blankenship, of Marion;
one sister, Laberta Elliott of Wewoka Okla.; several grandchildren;
great-grandchildren , great-great-grand children and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, William Leroy, Garnet
Dean and Floyd Eugene Richards; two sisters, Helen and Minnie Richards, two
sons, Jimmy Dan and Bobby Ray Elliott; one grandson, Bobby Leroy Elliott and
one great-grandson, Devan Michael Craig. Leavada was baptized March 22, 1992,
in First Southern Baptist Church in Wister, Okla. She enjoyed fishing, taking
care of her puppies, reading and drawing. She spent her life taking care of
others.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, July, 7, in Wolf Cemetery in
Seminole, Okla.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Marion, Williamson Co., IL,
The Marion Daily Republican, (IL) - January 6, 2012 Obituary
Vivian O'Neil, 86, of Marion and formerly of West Frankfort, passed
away on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 1:30 a.m. at Heartland Regional Medical
Center in Marion. Mrs. O'Neil was born June 18, 1925 in West Frankfort to
Charles and Bertha (Taylor) Adkins.
She married Del-bert O'Neil in September 1942 and together they
shared over 24 years of marriage until his death on June 15, 1967. She attended
Arnold View Baptist Church and she had worked as a cook at nursing homes.
Survivors include two daughters, Colene Doss and husband Furnan
"JR" of Crab Orchard and Darlene Cooper of Marion; six grandchildren, Mark Doss of Marion,
Melinda Ingram and husband Greg of Altoona, Ia., Stephanie Reynolds and husband
Brian of Crab Orchard Matthew Doss and wife Carmen of West Frankfort, Jennifer Blankenship and husband
Shayne of Johnston City and Peggy Martin of
Benton; 17 great grandchildren, Jonathan, Alijah, River, Camden, Nathan, Kevin,
Jayda, Taylor, Dallas, Dovie, Zack, Amanda, Jordan, Samantha, Ashley, Collin
and Peyton and two brothers, Virgil Adkins and wife Liz of Chicago and Jim
Adkins and wife Kay of Chicago. She is also survived by several nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Otis
and Bill Adkins and sisters Clarasee Holman and Maxine Adkins.
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 7, 2012 at noon at
Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Ivan Ryan officiating. Burial will
follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Marion, Williamson Co., IL, Funeral
Published in The Southern Illinoisan on Apr.
19, 2014
William E. Blankenship Sr., 81, died at 9:08 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2014, at home.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home
in Mairon. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Marion, Williamson Co., IL, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/128182707
William Eugene
Blankenship, Sr., age 81, of Marion, passed away at 9:08pm
on Thursday, April 17, 2014 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Bill,
as he was known to his many friends and family, was born February 20, 1933 in
Marion, the son of Earl and Helen (McKinney)
Blankenship. He married Sandra (Burger) Blankenship in Corinth, Mississippi on November 18, 1955. They had three children,
William Blankenship, Jr., Lisa Blankenship Conley, and Pamela
Blankenship Hunter.
Bill graduated
from Marion High School in 1953. While still a teenager, he began his career in
the family business, E. Blankenship & Co, Inc. He worked in many of the stores and also sold DuPont Auto Paint to body
shops throughout Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky until he retired in
1999.
Bill was
passionate about scuba diving and owned and operated Down Under Dive Shop in
Marion. As an avid scuba diver, a pioneer in the sport, he helped implement the
formation of search and recovery teams through the Civil Defense and taught
many of the local fire departments to dive so they could participate in these
efforts. He spent many hours at Mermet Springs near Vienna and helped many
people in Southern Illinois learn to love the sport he so treasured. Bill was a
founding member and instructor trainer for PDIC (Professional Diving
Instructors Corporation), International. He relished sharing a meal and
companionship with his brothers and friends at Marion Senior Citizens, as he so
fondly called it "the Seniors". Bill lived life to the fullest and
always wore a smile. He enjoyed ocean travel and a fine cigar. He loved his
family and was so proud of his children and grandchildren.
He was preceded
in death by his parents, Earl and Helen
Blankenship along with his brothers Earl Blankenship, Jr. and Robert (Bob) Blankenship.
Bill is
survived by his wife of 58 years, Sandra Burger Blankenship of Marion; a
brother Charles Blankenship and wife Roberta; three children
and their spouses Bill Blankenship, Jr. and wife Debbie; Lisa Blankenship Conley and husband Karl all of Marion;
and Pamm Blankenship Hunter and husband Larry of Carterville; and they helped
raise one grandson Brett Blankenship and wife Jill of Dallas, TX; 6 grandchildren- Brett and wife Jill
of Dallas, TX; Jennifer Blankenship, Ryan and Joe Conley, and Kefren and Lucas Hunter, One great granddaughter
is expected this fall.
Funeral
services will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, April 21, 2014 at Mitchell-Hughes
Funeral Home in Marion with Father Richard Mohr officiating. Burial will follow
at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion.
2014, Spillertown, Williamson Co., IL, Obituary
Published in The Southern Illinoisan from
Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2014
Susan L. DeCoursey, 53, of Spillertown, passed away Friday, Jan.
17, 2014, in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Susan was born Aug. 11, 1960, in Watseka, the daughter of
Lonnie and Mary (Rhoades) Houseright.
She married Garrett DeCoursey in Herrin on Feb. 22, 1993, and he
survives. Mrs. DeCoursey was a member of White Ash Freewill Baptist Church and
Fellowship of Christians and Jews. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Garrett DeCoursey of Spillertown;
four children, Josh Foster of
Spillertown, Brett Blankenship of Texas and Garrett R. DeCoursey and Todd
Brandon DeCoursey, both of Jacksonville, Fla.; grandson, Garrett DeCoursey of
Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, David Houseright of Marion and Joseph
Houseright of St. Louis; sister, Pamela Welch of Cancun, Mexico; special
friends, Crystal Culp of Carbondale and Valerie Hudgens Burton of Marion; and
several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, in Mitchell-Hughes
Funeral Home in Marion with the Rev. Andy Lee officiating. Visitation will be
from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Williamson Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship,
Robert S. 85, 01Jan1925 - 06May2010, Marion, Williamson, IL, IL-326-22-6190
Winnebago
+2011, Loves Park, Winnebago Co., IL, Obituary
Rockford Register Star (IL) - July 29, 2011
Wanda M. Blankenship,
88, of Loves Park died at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Born Sept. 7,
1922, in Saint Charles, the daughter of John and Myrtle (Hickox) LaFontaine.
Married Robert B.
Blankenship on Nov. 23, 1939;
he died Feb. 28, 2003. Employed by Phyllis Starr Fashions. She enjoyed golfing,
bowling, knitting and gardening.
Survivors include children,
Judy Merrifield, Steve (Sandie) Blankenship and Diane Kruse; grandchildren, Mike (Tammy) Russell, Tim Blankenship and Tracie (Mike) Redisi; great-grandchildren, Amanda and Jake Blankenship , Dan
Ward, Angelina and Gillian Redisi; brothers, Wayne (Ann) and Jerry (Betty)
LaFontaine; sisters, Barbara (Martin) Windemuth and Nancy (Charles) Layng; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by brothers, John and Russell LaFontaine; sister,
Eudora Winquist; and sons-in-law, David Merrifield and Harvey Kruse.
Service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 30, in Delehanty Funeral Home
Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park, the Rev. Brent Dahlseng will officiate. Burial
in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Robert B., 82,
15Jan1921 - 28Feb2003, Loves Park, Winnebago, IL, IL-318-14-2601
2012, Machesney Park, Winnebago
Co., IL, Obituary
Published in the Northwest Herald on February 5,
2012
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nwherald/obituary.aspx?n=wendy-lynn-novak&pid=155765760#fbLoggedOut
Wendy Lynn Novak,
46, formerly of Harvard, beloved daughter of Robert and Shirley Tolbert Finger,
passed away unexpectedly Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at her home. She was born Aug.
1, 1965, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
She married Karel R. Novak on Aug. 6, 1999, in Loves Park. She was
employed as a machinist for several years at Union Special in Huntley and later
became a full-time homemaker. Some of her interests were cooking, riding her
motorcycle with her friends, gardening, crafts and sewing. She was known for
her sense of humor, selfless giving to others, and love of animals. Her family
was her main passion. She was a doting grandmother, focusing on their needs.
She was a wonderful friend, and devoted wife and aunt. She will be sorely
missed by her extended family.
Survivors include her parents, Robert and Shirley Finger of
Harvard; her adoring husband, Karel; two sons, Joseph (fiancée Ashley
Kowalewski) Novak of Loves Park and Jonathan, of the home; a brother, Rufus Blankenship of Harvard [McHenry Co., IL]; a sister, Peggy R. Noble of Machesney Park;
and two grandchildren, Alexis and Brayden.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Jeffrey Finger.
The memorial visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at
Woodstock Assembly of God Church, 1201 E. Dean St., Woodstock, with Pastor
Roger Willis officiating.
2012, Machesney Park, Winnebago
Co., IL, Obituary
Published in the Northwest Herald on September
15, 2012
Karel Richard Novak, 44, of Machesney Park, passed away Monday,
Sept. 3, 2012. He was born March 23, 1968, in Evergreen Park, to Karel and
Ellen (Eckstein) Novak.
On July 10, 1999, he married Wendy Blankenship.
She preceded him in death Jan. 30, 2012. He was employed as an iron worker for
many years, belonging to Union Local 63.
He is survived by his fond in-laws, Shirley and Robert Finger of
Harvard; sons, John and Joe, both at home; sister, Kimberly (James) Konkol of
Oak Lawn; and grandchildren, Braden and Alexis.
A memorial visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the service at 5
p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, at Woodstock Assembly of God Church, 1201 Dean St.,
Woodstock. Pastor Roger Willis will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Rockford, Winnebago
Co., IL, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/07/16/jennie-hitch/144084839
Jennie L. Hitch of
Rockford departed this earthly life July 8, 2010. Born Jan. 5, 1934, in
Huntsville, Ala., the daughter of John Lee and Rena Bell Blankenship.
She was last employed at Peterson Cleaning Co. She attended schools
in Huntsville, later receiving her GED from OIC. She was a faithful member of
the New Zion M.B. Church.
Jennie leaves to
cherish many loving memories, children, William Larry
(Boria) Blankenship, Patricia (Johnny) Robinson, Geneva Haley,
Brenda (Donald) Washington, Janet (Gordon) Yancey, Elnora (Warren) Perkins,
Delores Renee (the Rev. Joseph) Herron and Cheryl Hitch, of all Rockford, and
Harvey (Kathy) Hitch of Casen, Minn.; sister, Mae Ruth Farris; 33
grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; numerous special nephews, nieces,
cousins and friends, including Deacon Eugene Houston.
Predeceased by parents; one brother; son, Jimmie L. Blankenship; three grandchildren; one
great-grandchild; and sisters, Martha Briggs, Catherine Sandoval, Grace Curry
and Dorothy Gillespie.
Service at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 17, in New Zion M.B. Church, 604
Salter Ave., Rockford, with visitation from 9 a.m. to time of service.
Interment in Willwood Burial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Rockford, Winnebago
Co., IL, Obituary
Rockford
Register Star (IL) -
October 31, 2010,
Joequavion Lamar Blankenship, 12, of Rockford departed this earthly life Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010,
in Madison, Wis. He was born Oct. 9, 1998, in Rockford to Janiece Blankenship and Terry Johnson. He was a member of
First Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, serving in the children's church,
Sunday school, one of the lead dancers in the FT Spiritual Mime Ministry. Joequavion loved bugs and insects, singing, collecting Bakugan Battle
Brawler and eating pancakes. He was a sixth grader at RESA.
Joequavion leaves to cherish many memories, including his parents, Janiece Blankenship and Terry Johnson; special aunt and uncle,
Joseph and Delores Herron; sisters, Janyah and Jakyah Blankenship; brothers, Javarus and Jaylex Blankenship; maternal grandmother, Janet Blankenship; god grandmother, Estelle Dowthard;
maternal great-grandmother, Audrey Hildreth; aunts, Joevitta Blankenship, and Shenka Jenkins; uncle, James Blankenship; a host a great-aunts and uncles, other
relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by uncles, Joseph Hildreth III and John Blankenship, and maternal grandparents, Joe T.
Hildreth and Jennie Hitch.
Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, in Bethel Baptist
Church, 724 Harrison Ave., with doors open at 9 a.m. Pastor Kery L. Newburn
will officiate. Burial at Willwood Burial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Rockford, Winnebago
Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Rockford Register Star from Jan.
13 to Jan. 14, 2014
Wade Leon Huggins Jr., of Rockford departed this earthly life
Tuesday, January 7, 2014. He was born October 25, 1959, in Clarksdale, MS; the
son of Wade Sr. and Willie Mae Huggins.
Wade lived in Rockford since 1971, coming from Freeport, IL. He was
employed several years as a Team Leader by Precision in Sycamore, IL. Wade was
a member of Global Ministry. He was a leader of the band "Alley Band"
which he started. He attended Auburn High School.
Wade, leaves to cherish many memories, three daughters, Kisha King,
Dominique and Sarah
Huggins-Blankenship; five sons
including, Lowell Duboise, Kevin and Isaac Huggins-Blankenship, and Demetri Wade Huggins; 12 grandchildren; parents, Willie Mae
Huggins and Wade (Odessa) Huggins Sr.; four sisters, Retha (Craig) Patterson,
LaVerne Huggins, Sherry (Patrick) Redmond and Sherri Johnson; five brothers,
Charles, George, Timothy L., Jarryd W. and Chris D. Huggins; a host of other
relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his brother, Trovoie Huggins.
Services will be held 12 noon Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at Carl
E. Ponds Funeral Home, 2429 W. State Street.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, Obituary
Rockford Register Star (Rockford, IL) - January 21, 2014 [Tuesday]
Donald Blankenship,
90, of Rockford, died Monday.
Arrangements are pending with Honquest Family Funeral Home with
Crematory, Rockford Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Rockford Register Star from Apr.
30 to May 1, 2014
Willie Edward Knight, 70, of Rockford, IL departed this earthly
life on April 23, 2014. Willie was a member of Faith Temple Church in Rockford,
IL under the leadership of Apostle Author L. Crowder. Willie was born Aug. 28,
1943, in St. Louis, MO to the union of Leroy and Elvalin Major Knight. He later
moved to Rockford, IL after his service in the military.
Willie leaves to cherish many loving memories, stepchildren, Harold (Sherrie) Blankenship, Jackie Blankenship, Carl Blankenship, Wanda Crayton, Antoinette (Jimmy) Anderson, Monica Blankenship,
all of Rockford, IL, John P.
Blankenship and Vincent Blankenship of Minnesota; two sisters, Sophia
Knight-Davis of East St. Louis, IL., Michelle Knight of Bellville, IL; two
brothers, James H. Knight and Walter J. Knight; 23 grandchildren which includes
his beloved angel, Netasha
Blankenship;
great-grandchildren; special nephew, Howard Davis: special niece, Marsha Davis:
and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, friends; and special friend,
Holly Jones.
He was predeceased by his parents; his beloved wife, Dorothy Jean
Knight; a son; a step-son; one brother, Clifford L. Knight; four sisters,
Martha J Outlaw, Gwendolyn Knight, Marie Jones and Katherine Knight.
Memorial service at 1:30 p.m. at Faith Temple, 1406 Scholl Street.
Burial will take place in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Pastor Viola Crowder will
deliver the eulogy.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Winnebago Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Wanda
M. 88, 07Sep1922 - 27Jul2011, Rockford,
Winnebago, IL, IL-337-18-9600
Woodford
+2011, Eureka, Woodford Co., IL, Obituary
Woodford Times (IL) - January 11, 2012
Clydie M. Tate, 86, of Eureka died at 7:27 p.m. on Saturday, Dec.
31, 2011, at Washington Christian Village where she was a resident. She was
born on Jan. 11, 1925, in Humbolt, Tenn. to James Clyde and Lillie E. Blankenship Elam.
She married James Tate on July 27, 1953, in Corinth, Miss. He died
on March 2, 2004.
Surviving are two daughters, A. Collette Tibbs; Mary (Ronnie) Hasty
both of Eureka; one son, Jim (Julie) Tibbs of Roanoke; five grandchildren; and
11 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one infant son, Eugene,
one brother and one sister. During World War II Clydie was a "Rosie the
Riveter" where she worked in the ship yards as a welder building
battleships for the war. Clydie was a homemaker.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at
Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Eureka. Rev. Doug Hicks officiated. Burial
was at Olio Township Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Metamora, Woodford Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Peoria Journal Star on Nov. 7,
2013
Kenneth R. Ehrmann, 69, of Metamora, Ill., passed away at 1:18 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria [Peoria Co., IL]. He was born March 5, 1944, in Evansville,
Ind., to Ralph R. and Armella M. (Gossman) Ehrmann.
Surviving are his children, Rick Weldon of Metamora, Scott Weldon
of Dunlap, Ill., Debra (Denny Wilson) Lairson of Quincy, Ill., and Stephanie
(Walker) Cole of Metamora; and grandchildren, Dylan and Karlee Lairson and
Shelby and Logan Cole. One brother, Michael Ehrmann of Fishers, Ind., and one sister, Jane Blankenship of Greenwood, Ind., also survive him.
His parents preceded him in death.
Ken was a 1962 graduate of Rex Mundi High School in Evansville,
Ind. He was an over-the-road truck driver for Preston 151 Line Trucking
Company. He also worked in maintenance and cooked for St. Mary's Grade School
in Metamora in addition to being a former Woodford County sheriff's deputy. He
was a member of Teamsters Local 627 in Peoria, the River Valley Sportsman's
Club and St. Mary of Lourdes Catholic Church. Ken was an avid bass fisherman
with a close connection to the annual charity bass fishing tournament hosted by
Operating Engineers Local 148, benefiting the Cardinal Glennon Children's
Hospital.
A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9,
2013, at St. Mary of Lourdes Catholic Church in rural Metamora, with Father
Neri Greskoviak officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary of Lourdes Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Secor, Woodford Co., IL, Obituary
Published in Peoria Journal Star on Dec. 19,
2013
Judith A. Harrold, 71, of Secor died at 9:14 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17,
2013, at her residence in Secor. She was born on July 14, 1942, in Peoria, a
daughter of Leslie and Bessie
Blankenship Downey.
She married Frank Harrold on Oct. 8, 1961, in Peoria. He survives. Also
surviving are her sons, Frank Jr. (Rebecca) Harrold of Heyworth and Michael
(Mindy) Harrold of Cuba; her daughters, JoAnna (Clifford) Vance of Dana and
Tina (Ernest) Carey of Bloomington; 13 grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.
She had worked as a cook for The Elms Restaurant in El Paso and for
Canteen at Mitsubishi in Bloomington. Her
best time, however, was spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.
A visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, at
Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in El Paso. Cremation rites will be accorded and
burial of ashes will be at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com