WESTFALL GENEALOGY Related Families-Page 2e (Hewitt) John G. Hewitt John G. Hewitt was born 10-12-1840 in East St. Louis, St. Clair County, IL, and died 6-25-1923 in Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, IL. He is buried at White Cemetery, Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, IL. He was the son of Eliphalet and Martha (Stites) Hewitt Sr. His father Eliphalet Hewitt Sr. was born in 1804 in NY or PA, and died in 1870 in Jersey County, IL. His mother Martha Gelispe Stites was born in 1806 or 1809 in NJ or Hamilton County, Ohio and died 4-6-1856 in Jersey County, IL. (Another source says her maiden name was Gillespie), (A tombstone in Jersey Co. reads Martha wife of E. Hewitt, died 1856, aged 47). She was the daughter of Jonathan Benjamin Stites born Nov. 18, 1774 in Ohio and died Feb. 26, 1855 in Jefferson Co., Indiana and Elizabeth Lawrence born Aug, 25, 1777, died 1864. Martha's father Jonathon Benjamin Stites was the son of Henry Stites & Lydia (Osborn) Stites. Eliphalet Hewitt Sr. was possibly a son of Shamgar Hewitt born 1-29-1750, and Rachel Smith. They were married 2-10-1788 in Cape May Co., NJ. Shamgar Hewitt was a Revolutionary War Soldier. Shamgar Hewitt was a son of Joseph Hewitt (born 1714) and Phebe Leonard. Eliphalet Hewitt Sr. was also a possible descendant of Captain Thomas Hewitt of Stonington CT who was born 1630 in England or Ireland. He died 1662 in the sea. So far as is known from reliable sources, Thomas Hewitt, who was a seafaring man, was the first person of the Hewitt name that made Stonington his abiding place. The first we know of him is from the diary of Thomas Miner, Sr., who speaks of him as in command of his vessel in Mystic River in the year 1656, where he was receiving the surplus products of the early planters here, in exchange for Boston goods. In his business transactions he made the acquaintance of Walter Palmer, whose daughter, Hannah Palmer, he married April 26, 1659. In order to make Stonington his abode for life he purchased a tract of land on the east side of Mystic River. The land embraced the present site of the Elm Grove Cemetery in Stonington, CT, on which he erected a dwelling house of primitive dimensions, pending which he continued his coastal trade, extending his business to the West Indies. During the year 1662 he purchased a cargo of neat stock, sheep and poultry, designed for the West Indies market, with which he set sail for that place, expecting a pleasant voyage and successful exchange of his cargo for goods in merchandise suitable for the inhabitants of this region round about. Months and years passed, and no glad tidings came of his safe arrival in the West Indies, nor any trace of him anywhere, which forced the conclusion upon his wife and friends, that amid some fearful storm, his vessel had foundered and all on board had found a grave in the cold, dark, heaving sea. Captain Thomas Hewitt's descendant Nathaniel Hewitt born circa 1746 might also have possibly been an ancestor of Eliphalet Hewitt Sr. Eliphalet Hewitt Sr. may have possibly been a son of Eliphalet Hobart Hewitt, son of Nathaniel Hewitt and Anna Hobart, who was born 7 Aug 1767 In Stonington, Connecticut, and his 2nd wife Mary Burrows.) ------------- Eliphalet and Martha (Stites) Hewitt Sr. had these children-John G. Hewitt born 10-12-1849 in East St. Louis, St. Clair County, IL, died 6-25-1923 in Jersey County, IL, buried White Cemetery; Ellen Hewitt born in 1834, married Lewis Chance 8-19-1852. He was born in 1827; William Hewitt born in 1840 in MO, married Ellen Bradish born 1846; and Martha A. Hewitt born in 2-20-1835 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and died 5-10-1891 in Jersey County, IL, buried Noble Cemetery, Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, IL. She married Caleb Vanausdoll born 3-29-1827 in Ohio, and died 8-11-1880 in Jersey County, IL He is buried at Noble Cemetery. ------------------- After his first wife Martha (Stites) Hewitt's death John G. Hewitt's father Eliphalet Hewitt Sr. remarried to Margaret White born in 2-27-1839 in Jersey County, IL, the daughter of Josiah H. White born 10-27-1802, and died 10-14-1860 in Jersey County, IL. He is buried in White Cemetery, Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, IL. His father Joseph White was born in 1773. The Whites arrived in Illinois in the early 1800's. Eliphalet and Margaret (White) Hewitt Sr. had these children-Joseph Hewitt born in 1862, died in 1904; George Calvin Hewitt born in Feb. 1870, died 1904; Cornelius (Neil) Hewitt born 8-3-1863, died 12-28-1937, buried White Cemetery; and Eliphalet Hewitt Jr. born 12-21-1860/61 near Grafton in Jersey County, IL, and died 5-20-1930 in Jersey County, IL, buried Noble Cemetery. Eliphalet Hewitt Jr. married Margaret Maria Boomer 11-10-1909, the daughter of John and Mary (Werner) Delaney Boomer. She was born 3-20-1862 in Jersey County, IL, and died 2-25-1945 in Jersey County, IL. She is buried in Noble Cemetery, Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, IL. After her first husband Eliphalet Hewitt Sr's death Margaret (White) Hewitt remarried to William Deffer 9-25-1871. He was born in 1830 in Bavaria, Europe. They had 2 sons-William Deffer born in 1876, and Thomas R. Deffer born 11-8-1883 in Jersey County, IL, and died 5-29-1957 in Jersey County, IL. He is buried at White Cemetery. His mother Margaret (White) Hewitt Deffer died 2-3-1921 in Jersey County, IL. She is buried at White Cemetery, Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, IL. ---------------------- Eliphalet and Martha (Stites) Hewitt Sr.'s son John G. Hewitt was born 10-12-1840 in East St. Louis, St. Clair County, IL, and died 6-25-1923 in Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, IL. He is buried at White Cemetery, Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, IL. He was married first to Martha A. Bettis born in 1859. He married second to Mary McManus 12-23-1878 in Jersey County, IL. She was born 4-17-1856 in English Township, Jersey County, IL, and died 12-20-1921 in Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, IL. She was the daughter of Thomas and Jane (Dabbs) McManus. Her father Thomas McManus was born in 1821, and her mother Laren (Nellie) Jane Dabbs born in 1831 was the daughter of Samuel and Mary (Link) Dabbs. John G. Hewitt is buried at White Cemetery, Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, IL. His wife Mary (McManus) Hewitt is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, English Township, Jersey County, IL. John and Mary (McManus) Hewitt had 8 children-William A. Hewitt Sr, John Frederick "Fred" Hewitt, Paul Leonard Hewitt, Martha Jane Hewitt, Mary Margaret "Maggie" Hewitt, Stella Edith Hewitt, Jesse S. Hewitt, and Allen Hewitt. ---------- John G. Hewitt's obituary - John G. Hewitt, an octogenarian, died at his home southwest of town, Monday, June 25th, at 9:30 a.m. Hewitt is survived by seven children. He was 82 years, 8 months and 13 days of age. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 27th from the Union Forest Church, with Rev. Reuben Russell officiating. (1) John and Mary (McManus) Hewitt's son William A. Hewitt Sr. was born 5-5-1884 in Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, IL and died 5-12-1936. He married Freda Kraushaar, the daughter of Charles and Caroline (Haushalter) Kraushaar. Freda Kraushaar was born 1-13-1902 in English Township, Jersey County, IL. She died 3-16-1946 in Jersey County, IL. She died of cancer when only 44. She married William A. Hewitt 9-7-1922. They lived on a farm in Union Forest area of Jersey County, IL. William and his wife Freda (Kraushaar) Hewitt are both buried at White Cemetery, Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, IL. (Note: Freda Kraushaar was my mother Lovie (Kraushaar) Westfall's sister) William and Freda (Kraushaar) Hewitt had 2 children-Helen K. Hewitt and William A. Hewitt Jr. --------------- William A. Hewitt Sr.'s obituary - William A. Hewitt, 52, of the Fieldon area died at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis Tuesday. Services will be conducted at the Union Forest Church Friday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. George Vawter. Burial will be in White Cemetery. Hewitt was born near Fieldon May 5, 1884. He farmed for 25 years. He became ill Nov. 1, and from that time was unable to return to his farming duties. He was the son of John and Mary McManus Hewitt. He is survived by his widow, one son, William A. Hewitt Jr.; one daughter, Helen Katherine Hewitt; two brothers, Fred and Leonard Hewitt of Fieldon, and three sisters, Mrs. Martha Raftis and Maggie Jones of Jerseyville, and Mrs. Stella Reed of Shipman. --------------- Freda (Kraushaar) Hewitt's obituary - Mrs. Freda Hewitt of the Union Forest vicinity died Saturday morning, March 16, 1946 at 1;50 o'clock at St. Joseph's Hospital in Alton where she had been for treatment for the last seven weeks. Mrs. Hewitt was the daughter of Charles Kraushaar of Jerseyville, and the late Mrs. Caroline (Haushalter) Kraushaar, and was born in Jersey County on January 13, 1902. Her age at the time of death was 44 years, 2 months, and 3 days. Mrs. Hewitt was the widow of William A. Hewitt and until recently had operated a farm in the Union Forest vicinity. Surviving Mrs. Hewitt are one daughter, Miss Helen Hewitt, and one son William Hewitt, both of Fieldon; her father, Charles Kraushaar of Jerseyville; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Horn of Caseyville and Mrs. Lovie Westfall of Fieldon; and one brother, Raymond Kraushaar of Jerseyville. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon, March 18, at two o'clock at Jacoby Brothers' Chapel in Jerseyville. Reverand Vernel Gibson of Collinsville officiated and interment was in White Cemetery. ---------------------- (1a) William and Freda (Kraushaar) Hewitt's daughter Helen Katherine Hewitt was born 10-23-1925 in Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, IL, died 2-22-1974 in Jersey County, IL. She is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, English Township, Jersey County, IL. She married James William Wahl. They were married 2-8-1947 in Jersey County, IL. He was born 3-28-1922 in Jersey County, IL. He died 9-14-1990 in Pike County, IL. He is buried at St. Francis Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. He was in the Military Service in the U. S. Army and was a World War II Veteran. He was the son of James Francis Wahl and Nora Murphy Wahl. James William Wahl and Helen (Hewitt) Wahl had 5 children-James Wahl, Alan Wahl, Richard Wahl, and Robert Wahl, and a daughter Pamela Wahl.. Helen K. (Hewitt) Wahl and James William Wahl Sr. divorced and both remarried. James William Wahl Sr. remarried to Lola I. Lowe, and Helen K. (Hewitt) Wahl remarried to E. J. Simpson. ------------ William and Freda Kraushaar Hewitt sr.'s daughter Mrs. Helen K. (Hewitt) Wahl Simpson's obituary - Funeral Mass for Mrs. Helen K. Simpson, 49, of R.R. 3, Jerseyville was celebrated Monday morning, Feb. 24, at St. Francis Xavier Church with Father R.T. Shea, celebrant. She died at 5:45 a.m. on Feb. 22, 1974 at Jersey Community Hospital after an extended illness. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery. She was born Oct. 23, 1925 in Jersey County, a daughter of William and Freda Kraushaar Hewitt. Mrs. Simpson was a nurse's aide. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary of Jerseyville. Her survivors include her husband E. J. Simpson; four sons, James, Alan, Rick and Robert Wahl of Jerseyville; a daughter, Mrs. Louis (Pam) Blackorby of Franklin; and a brother, William Hewitt of Troy. Visitation was held at Jacoby Funeral Home where the Rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Sunday evening, Feb. 23. ------------ Helen (Hewitt) Wahl simpson's 1st husband James William Wahl Sr.'s obituary - James William Wahl Sr., 68, of rural Pearl died Friday, Sept. 14, 1990 at his residence. Born March 28, 1922 at Jerseyville, he was the son of the late James Francis and Nora (Murphy) Wahl. He married Lola Lowe July 23, 1973 at Jerseyville and she survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Pam Blackorby of Franklin; four sons, Jim, Alan and Rick of Jerseyville and Bob of Highland; two stepchildren, Marvin Uphold of Milton and Joyce Herren of Wood River, and 17 grandchildren. A mechanic, Mr. Wahl had worked at McDonnell-Douglas for 31 years, retiring in 1980. He was a World War II Army veteran. A funeral mass was held Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church in Jerseyville with Father Henry Schmidt oficiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with the Jerseyville American Legion participating. Memorials may be given to St. Francis Xavier or Holy Ghost Schools. --------------- (1aa) William and Helen (Hewitt) Wahl's son Alan Wahl married Pamela Rice and they had 2 sons-Christopher Wahl and his wife, Betsy, of Jerseyville, IL, and Kyle Wahl of Jerseyville. Alan Wahl and his wife pamela (Rice) Wahl later divorced. Alan Wahl farms in the Brighton, IL area. -------------- Alan Wahl's former wife Pamela (Rice) Wahl's father Billie Charles Rice's obituary - Billie Charles Rice, 78, died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at Robings Manor in Brighton. Born March 23, 1929, in Alton, he was the son of Thomas and Ida Mae (Ruckman) Bishop. He retired from the Olin Corporation as a ballistics tester and foreman in 1989. He served in World War II with the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Rangers. He was a member of the Alton Eagles FOE 254 and enjoyed fishing and golf. Surviving are three children, Linda Wickenhauser and her husband, Jim, of Godfrey, Billie L. Rice of O'Fallon, Mo., and Pamela Wahl of Brighton; five grandchildren, Christopher Wahl and his wife, Betsy, of Jerseyville, Kyle Wahl of Jerseyville, Laura Wickenhauser of Godfrey, Tom Wickenhauser and his wife, Margaret, of Edwardsville and Alan Wickenhauser and his wife, Cristal, of Bethalto; four great-grandchildren, Alexander, Hope Ann, Josey and Michael Wahl; a brother, Harry E. Rice of Longwood, Fla.; and a former son-in-law, Alan Wahl of Brighton. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jim Rice. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at Gent Funeral Home in Alton, where funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. The Rev. Mark Church will officiate. Burial will be at Upper Alton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The River of Life Family Church. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com. -------------- (2aa) William and Helen (Hewitt) Wahl's son Robert Joseph Wahl is married to Linda Kantner and has a daughter Ashley Wahl. ------------- (3aa) William and Helen (Hewitt) Wahl's daughter Pamela Ann Wahl was born 28 July 1948 in Jersey Co., IL. She married Louis A. Blackorby. He was born, July 14, 1943, in Rosedale, the son of Louis and Virginia (Hoyt) Blackorby. He married Pamela Wahl, November 4, 1967, in Jerseyville, Jersey County, IL. He died March 10, 2016, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville, Morgan County, IL. His burial was at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Franklin, Morgan County, IL. Louis and Pamela (Wahl) Blackorby had 4 children-Kate Blackorby who married Matthew Bilyeu 11-23-2013 and has a daughter Cora Bilyeu, and lives in St. Louis, MO; Tim Blackorby who is married to Pam and has a daughter Hannah Blackorby, and lives in Springfield, IL; Greg Blackorby who is married and Amanda has a son Owen Blackorby and a daughter Avery Blackorby, and lives in Alexander, IL; and Laura Blackorby who married Douglas Knight and lives in Springfield, IL. Douglas and Laura (Blackorby) Knight have 4 children-Natalie Knight, Olivia Helen Knight, Camille Faith Knight, and Andrew Knight. ------------- Pamela Ann (Wahl) Blackorby's husband Louis A. Blackorby, Jr.'s obituary - Louis A. Blackorby, Jr., 72, of Franklin, passed away, Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville. He was born, July 14, 1943, in Rosedale, the son of Louis and Virginia Hoyt Blackorby. He married Pamela Wahl, November 4, 1967, in Jerseyville, and she survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Laura (Douglas) Knight of Springfield and Kate (Matthew) Bilyeu of St. Louis; two sons, Timothy (Pamela) Blackorby of Springfield and Gregory (Amanda) Blackorby of Alexander; eight grandchildren, Owen Blackorby, Hannah Blackorby, Olivia Knight, Andrew Knight, Natalie Knight, Camille Knight, Avery Blackorby and Cora Bilyeu; four sisters, Betty (Leroy) Wilderman of Brighton, Mary (Duane) Dittrick of Salisbury, Mo., Nancy (Mike) Zipprich of Elsah and Cathy (Matt) Williams of Alton; three brothers, Robert (Mary) Blackorby of Knoxville, TN, Denny (Mick) Blackorby of Dow and Brian (Jennifer) Blackorby of Jerseyville; along with several aunts and uncles including, Norman (Ruth Ann) Hoyt and Marilyn Scott. Louis was preceded in death by his parents and his sister-in-law, Debbie Blackorby. Louis served in the United States Air Force and later became an Illinois State Police Officer (Executive Protection), retiring in 1993. He went on to work for Illinois State Police Training and Standards Board and was active in the Fraternal Order of Police. He loved coaching the Franklin Little League for many years. He was on the Finance Committee for the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, a member of the American Legion post 1089. He loved his grandchildren and spending time with them, especially on family vacations. He enjoyed visiting with friends over coffee at the Franklin FS Liars Club, and watching Illini basketball. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Franklin, with burial at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Franklin. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville. A prayer service will be conducted at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project or Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Condolences may be left online at airsman-hires.com. ---------- (4a) William and Helen (Hewitt) Wahl's son James W. “Jim” Wahl's obituary - James W. “Jim” Wahl, Jr., 67, of Franklin formerly of rural Jerseyville passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Heritage Hospice in Springfield. He was born April 16, 1950 in Alton, the son of James W. and Helen K. Hewitt Wahl, Sr. Jim is survived by one son, Ty (Victoria) Johnson of Jerseyville; two grandsons; his former wife, Sue Johnson Taylor; one sister; Pamela Blackorby of Franklin; three brothers, Alan (Paula) Wahl of Brighton, Rick (Lisa) Wahl of Jerseyville, and Bob (Linda) Wahl of Highland; a beloved best friend, Ann Turner of Jacksonville; along with several nieces and nephews. Jim was an Army Veteran serving from 1969 – 1971 in Korea. He worked as a welder for many years and later as a trucker. He enjoyed playing guitar and Harley Davidson motorcycles. More than anything he loved his friends and family. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield. Memorials are suggested to the Franklin American Legion Post 1089. Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com. ------------------ (2a) William and Freda (Kraushaar) Hewitt's son William A. Hewitt Jr. was born 11-29-1930 in Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, IL. He died February 10, 1985 at Tampa, Florida. The services were at First Assembly of God Church Tuesday, February 12, 1985 at Eleven o'clock. Rev. Douglas J. Friesen of First Assembly of God, Tarpon Springs, Florida Officiating. Arrangements were by Vinson Funeral Home, Tarpon Springs, Florida. Interment was in Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Florida. He was in the Military Service and was a Sgt. U. S. Marine Corps Korean War Veteran. William A. Hewitt Jr. married Dolores Marie "Dee" Fayollat, daughter of Lucien Jean Fayollat (1908-1975) and Gertrude Virginia (Sahr) Fayollat (1911-1996). Her grandparents were Elie L. Fayollat (1875-1942) and Marie A. Fayollat (1885-1972 - maiden name unknown), both born in France. Her father and grandparents are buried in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery in Collinsville, IL, and her mother is buried at Keystone Cemetery in St. Jacob, Madison County, IL. Dolores was born Dec. 21, 1935 in Illinois, and died Nov. 14, 2014 in Florida. William A. Hewitt Jr. worked on the railroad in the East Saint Louis, and Collinsville, IL area. Later after illness he retired to Tampa, Florida. William A. Hewitt Jr. and Dolores (Fayollat) Hewitt had 4 children-William (Willy) Hewitt, Robert Hewitt, Lisa Hewitt, and Rebecca Hewitt. ----------- William A. Hewitt Jr.'s wife Dolores Marie "Dee" (Fayollat) Hewitt Malcor's obituary - Malcor, Dolores Hewitt, 78, New Port Richey, died Nov. 14. Survived by children, Bill, Bob (Linda), Becky (Jeff) and Lisa (Adam; 12 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. 2nd obituary found for Dolores "Dee" Hewitt Malcor - Dolores "Dee" Hewitt Malcor's funeral was at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2014, Pastor Jack Sollugub officiating at Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, 701 East Tarpon Avenue, Tarpon Springs, Florida. Dee was preceded in death by her loving husband Sgt. U.S. Marine Corps. William A. Hewitt. Sons, Bill of Grafton, Illinois, Bob and his wife, Linda, of Marine, Illinois; Daughters, Becky and her husband, Jeff, of Crystal City, Florida, Lisa and her husband, Adam, of Danville, Illinois; Twelve amazing and wonderful grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. ----------- William A. Hewitt Jr.'s wife Dolores Marie "Dee" (Fayollat) Hewitt Malcor's sister Jeannette (Fayollat) McReynolds Cosier's obituary - (May 18, 1937 - February 8, 2006) - Jeannette McReynolds Cosier, 68 of Flippin passed away February 8, 2006 at the Peachtree Hospice Palliative Care Unit in Fort Smith. She was born May 18, 1937 in Collinsville, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother and husband. She is survived by daughter Laura Bell and her husband Dr. Gary Bell of Chattanooga; TN, daughter Cynthia Foster and husband Mike Foster of Alma, AR: a son Greg McReynolds and his wife Nancy McReynolds of Huntsville, AL. Eight grandchildren: J.D., Jeffrey, Jonathan, and Jeremy Bell, Matthew and Madison Foster, Connor and Lauren McReynolds. She is also survived by two sisters Gert Klobuchar of Nixa, MO, and Dee Malcour of Newport Richey, FL, and a brother Gene Fayollat of Troy, IL. She moved to the area in 1960 and made the Yellville and Flippin area her home. She owned and operated the Hair Shoppe in Flippin for many years. She enjoyed her volunteer work at the Gassville Nursing Home. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and her two dogs Teddy and Nikki. She loved life and enriched the lives of her family and friends and will be greatly missed. A visitation with family will be Saturday, February 11, 2006 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. --------------- William A. Hewitt Jr.'s wife Dolores Marie "Dee" (Fayollat) Hewitt Malcor's sister Gertrude (Fayollat) Klobuchar's husband Curtis Gene "Curt" Klobuchar's obituary - Klobuchar, Curtis Gene "Curt" - (6 Dec 1933 - 1 Oct 2005) - [Note: Son of Pete & Henrietta Klobuchar; married Gertrude Fayollat] - Curtis Gene "Curt" Klobuchar, age 71, of Nixa, entered into the arms of his Lord, with his loving family surrounding him, on October 1, 2005. He was born December 6, 1933, in Belleville, Illinois, the son of Pete and Henrietta Klobuchar. During his high school years, Curt distinguished himself as an outstanding athlete at Collinsville High School in Illinois. He served his country in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. Curt was a member of St. John's Chapel United Church of Christ in Springfield. He was a longtime employee of Monsanto Company. During his retirement years, Curt enjoyed many hobbies including woodworking, gardening, and fishing. He lived in Mountain Home, Arkansas, for 11 years before moving to Nixa six years ago. Curt will be sadly missed by his loving wife and children, and all those who knew and loved him for his ever present willingness to lend a helpful hand to family, friends and neighbors in need. Survivors include his wife, Gertrude (Fayollat) Klobuchar; children, Kim Mooney and husband, Mike, of Troy, Ill., Beth Oliver of Clayton, Mo., Kyle Converse and husband, Mike, of Troy, Ill., and Scott Klobuchar and wife, Jackie, of Pocahontas, Ill.; step-children, Dr. Jeff Bergmann and wife, Meg, Columbia, Ill., and Tracy Everright, of Collinsville, Ill.; 15 grandchildren; and ten great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Curtis Klobuchar, Jr.; a sister, Kay Launhardt and his parents. A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. on October 8, 2005, in St. John's Chapel, United Church of Christ, 4344 S. Fremont, Springfield, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Chapel U.C.C. or to the American Heart Association. -------------- (1aa) William A. Hewitt Jr. and Dolores (Fayollat) Hewitt's son William (Willy) Hewitt was born in 1955. He was married (divorced) and had 3 children-Matt Hewitt born in 1978; Luke Hewitt born in 1981, is married to Chrissy Steele and has a son Grant Hewitt born in 2007, and a daughter born in 2010; and Jake Hewitt born in 1983, is married to Jena Eilers, and has a son Jaxton Hewitt who was born in 2011, and a daughter Jacelyn Rae Hewitt born Feb. 13, 2017. -------------- (2aa) William A. Hewitt Jr. and Dolores (Fayollat) Hewitt's son Robert Hewitt lives in Marine, IL. He is married to Linda Bostrom. Robert and Linda (Bostrom) Hewitt have 2 children-Kyle Hewitt born 11-18-1986, and Steve Hewitt born in 1990. -------------- Robert Hewitt's wife Linda (Bostrom) Hewitt's mother Elvera Francis (Lewis) Bostrom's obituary - Elvera Francis Bostrom, 94, of Troy, Ill., born Oct. 8, 1920, in Missouri, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, at her home. Elvera was a 55 year member of Bethel Baptist Church, where she was active as a Sunday school teacher for many years. She retired from SIUE as a library assistant in cataloging and was a graduate of SIUE class of "73". She was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed making clothes for her family. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Bostrom whom she married on Dec. 16, 1943, and who died July 26, 1995; son, Robert A. Bostrom; parents, Robert and Osa, nee Reynolds, Lewis; brother, Cecil Lewis; and sister, Doreen Stiles. Surviving are her children, Peter A. Bostrom of Troy, Ill., Mary Kay (Jeff) Lype of Shiloh, Ill., and Linda (Bob) Hewitt of Marine, Ill.; daughter-in-law, Carmen Bostrom of Marine, Ill.; grandchildren, Kyle and Steve Hewitt, Dan and Tom (Kate) Lype and April C. (Lee) Hope; and her great-grandchildren, Hannah and Hunter Hope. Memorials may be made to the Autism Center. Online expression of sympathy may be made at www.Richesonfh.com Visitation: Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, at Richeson Funeral Home, Troy, Ill. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, at the funeral home with Rev. Tim Lewis officiating. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Black Jack, Ill. -------------- Robert Hewitt's wife Linda (Bostrom) Hewitt's brother Robert Michael Bostrom's obituary - Robert Michael Bostrom, 55, of Marine, Ill., born April 7, 1958, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, at his home. Robert was a member, sometimes helping with services, at Calvary Pentecostal Church, Collinsville, Ill., and Apostolic Revival Church, Highland, Ill. He retired from Cooper B Line/ Eaton Co. after 34 years of dedicated service. He loved his family and his church family. He was preceded in death by his father, Peter Bostrom. Surviving are his wife, Carmen, nee Custer, Bostrom of Marine, Ill.; daughter, April C. (Lee) Hope of St. Charles, Ill.; stepchildren, Brian Plog of Highland, Ill., and Christine (Demitrius) Prayer of Cahokia, Ill.; his mother, Elvera F., nee Lewis, Bostrom of Troy, Ill.; grandchildren, Hunter and Hannah Hope, Briana Plog, Demontay and Destiny Prayer; brother, Peter A. Bostrom of Troy, Ill.; sisters, Mary Kay (Jeff) Lype of Shiloh, Ill., and Linda (Bob) Hewitt of Marine, Ill.; brother-in-law, Duane (Diane) Custer of Marine, Ill.; sister-in-law, Carol Wisdom of Westminster, Colo.; nieces and nephews, Kyle and Steve Hewitt, Dan and Tom (Kate) Lype, Megan (Brandon) Hartin and Chelsea Custer; and great-nephew, Baylen Hartin. Memorials may be made to the Apostolic Revival Church. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.laughlinfh.com Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, at Richeson Funeral Home, Troy, Ill. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, at the funeral home with Rev. Frank Crossin and Rev. Terry Russell officiating. Burial will be at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Black Jack, Ill. -------------- (3aa) William A. Hewitt Jr. and Dolores (Fayollat) Hewitt's daughter Lisa Hewitt is married to Adam Story and they live on a farm near Danville, IL, and have 3 children-Hannah Story born 30 Nov 1995, Colton Story born in 1998, and Sarah Story born in 2002. -------------- (4aa) William A. Hewitt Jr. and Dolores (Fayollat) Hewitt's daughter Rebecca Hewitt is married to Jeffrey Lane, and they live in Crystal Beach, Florida and have 4 children-Jessica Lane born in 1982, is married to Rick Wilson and has a son Ethan Victor Swingle born in 2005, a son Landon James Wilson born Aug. 16, 2007, and a daughter Rhys Meredith Wilson born in 2011; Joshua Lane born in 1984, a Mineman Navy veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and now a Deputy Sheriff in Hillsborough County, Tampa, FL, is married to Kathy Swingle and has a son Wyatt Lane born Aug. 16, 2008, and a daughter Hayley Rose Lane born 3-9-2012; Caleb Lane born in 1991; and Aleah Lane born in 2001. ------------- Rebecca (Hewitt) Lane's husband Jeffrey Lane's father Wilford A. Lane's obituary - Wilford A. Lane, 74, of Troy, Ill., born April 25, 1936, in Stewart County, Tenn., died Wednesday, April 28, 2010, in Troy, Ill. Mr. Lane had a great love for his family and God. He was a computer programmer for the U.S. Government for 33 years, retiring in 1992. He was preceded in death by his parents, Levi V. and Annie Maxine, nee Martin, Lane. Surviving are his wife, Ruth E., nee Mereidith, Lane whom he married on Dec. 15, 1956, in Granite City, Ill.; his children, Greg (Missi) Lane of Maryville, Ill., Jeff (Becky) Lane of Crystal Beach, Fla., and Michelle (Eric) Wortham of Collinsville, Ill.; brothers, Vernon Lane of Erin, Tenn., and Wendall Lane of Germany; sisters, Linda Martin of Clarksville, Tenn., and Alice McAdory of Smithfield, Va.; grandchildren, Sarah and Rick Goettsche, Laura Lane, Jessica Swingle, Josh and Kathy Lane, Caleb Lane, Aleah Lane, Ryan Wortham, Ren'e Wortham and Rachel Wortham; great-grandchildren, Gabe Quayle, Gracie Goettsche, Ethan Single and Wyatt Lane. Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 2010, at Irwin Chapel, 591 Glen Crossing Rd., Glen Carbon, Ill. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 3, 2010, at Irwin Chapel, Glen Carbon, Ill., with Rev. Dennis Price officiating. Burial will be at Friedens Cemetery, Troy, Ill. --------------- William A. Hewitt Jr.'s wife Dolores remarried after his death to Rev. Patrick Malcor. He died in 2005 and Dolores died Nov. 14, 2014. They lived in New Port Richey, Florida near her daughter Rebecca. (2) John and Mary (McManus) Hewitt's son John Frederick "Fred" Hewitt never married and lived in the Jerseyville, IL area. He was born in 11-12-1887 in Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, IL. He died 5-3-1974 in Jersey County, IL. He was a WWI Veteran, a US Army Private. He is buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, English Township, Jersey County, IL. (3) John and Mary (McManus) Hewitt's son Paul Leonard Hewitt was born in 1894 in Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, IL. He died 4-10-1938 in Jersey County, IL. He was a WWI Veteran, a US Army Private Field Artillery. He is buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, English Township, Jersey County, IL. He married Theda Marie Reed born 5-3-1900 in Jersey Co., IL, and died 5-11-1950 Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL, daughter of Firman "Fern" Ebenezer Reed and Louise Viola (Lane) Reed and they lived in Jerseyville, IL. They had 6 children-John Edward Hewitt born in 1924, died in 1942 in WWII, killed in action during the North African invasion, while serving aboard the vessel Tasker M. Bliss; Jesse Samuel Hewitt born in 1934, died in 1994, married Verna Jean Rothe; Jerry Lee Hewitt born in 1931; Mrs. Marjorie M. (Hewitt) Chapman born in 1922 of Greenfield, IL, married John W. Chapman; Mrs. Phyllis Ann (Hewitt) Yost born 1929 of Brighton, IL who married Samuel Yost 5-26-1955, and Mrs. Betty (Hewitt) Willenburg born 7-17-1920 in Jerseyville, IL, died 3-5-2001 in Jerseyville, IL. She is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. She married Francis Charles "Frank" Willenburg 2-2-1946 in Jerseyville, IL. He died 12-16-1995. They had 2 children-a son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Fran Willenburg of Jerseyville; a daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Ed Gowin of Kane; two grandchildren, Pamela Royse of Hopkinsville, Ky., and Shawn Clark of Brussels; three great-grandchildren, Jacob and Kelsey Royse and Easton Clark. --------------- Paul Leonard Hewitt's obituary - Paul Hewitt of Fieldon Dies JERSEYVILLE, April 11 — Paul Leonard Hewitt, 44, a resident of the Fieldon vicinity, and a veteran of the world war, died Sunday at Jefferson Barracks Hospital. He was a veteran electric lineman of this area, having worked for many years in and near Jerseyville. He is survived by his wife and three daughters: Betty, Phyllis Ann and Marjorle Mary; three sons: John, Jerry and Jessie. He also is survived by three sisters. Funeral rites are scheduled at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Francis Catholic Church, with the Rev. Father John J. Clancy officiating. Burial will be In St. Mary's cemetery. ------------------ (1a) Paul Leonard and Theda (Reed) Hewitt's daughter Betty N. (Hewitt) Willenburg's obituary - Betty N. Willenburg, 80, died at 9:25 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2001, at Christian Hospital Northeast in St. Louis County. She was born July 17, 1920, in Jerseyville, a daughter of the late Leonard and Theda (Reed) Hewitt. She worked for the International Shoe Factory in Jerseyville before she was married and worked at the Western in East Alton during World War II. She married Francis Charles "Frank" Willenburg Feb. 2, 1946, at the Evangelical Reformed Church in Jerseyville. They were married for nearly 50 years before his death Dec. 16, 1995. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Fran Willenburg of Jerseyville; a daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Ed Gowin of Kane; two grandchildren, Pamela Royse of Hopkinsville, Ky., and Shawn Clark of Brussels; three great-grandchildren, Jacob and Kelsey Royse and Easton Clark; and two sisters, Margie Chapman of Greenfield and Phyllis Yost of Brighton. Preceding her in death were three brothers, John, Jess and Jerry Hewitt. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at Hope Lutheran Church in Jerseyville with the Rev. Reuben Ankeny officiating. She will be laid to rest in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville. Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association. --------------------- (1aa) Francis Charles "Frank" Willenburg and Betty N. (Hewitt) Willenburg's son Darrell Eugene Willenburg's obituary - Darrell Eugene Willenburg, formerly of Jerseyville, 59, died at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2009, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Nov. 7, 1949, in Carrollton, the son of Francis C. and Betty N. (Hewitt) Willenburg. Darrell grew up in Jerseyville, where he attended high school. After graduation, he served his country in the U.S. Army before he was honorably discharged and returned home. He married Fran Herring on July 3, 1976, in Fidelity, and they have shared the past 33 years together. They resided in Jerseyville until recently, where they moved to Rustic Acres in New Douglas. Darrell was employed with Jersey Community School District for 23 years. The outdoors was very much a part of his life. Darrell loved to go hunting, fishing and camping with his family. Surviving are his wife, Fran; a son and daughter-in-law, Shawn and Connie Clark of Meppen; two grandchildren, Easton and Colby Clark; a twin sister, Darlene and her husband, Ed Gowin, of Kane; a sister-in-law, Bobbi and her husband, Ron Steinkeuhler, of Jerseyville; one niece; four nephews; one great-niece; two great-nephews; and a mother-in-law, Jeanie Herring. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, July 31. Burial will follow in Walkerville Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association or to the National Kidney Foundation. Crawford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ----------------- Darrell Willenburg's wife Frances (Herring) Willenburg's father Robert Vernon Herring's obituary - Robert Vernon Herring, 81, died at 5:05 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at his residence. He was born April 27, 1927, in Woodville Township in Greene County, the youngest of 10 children born to Jacob E. and Chancey Mae (Rice) Herring. He grew up in Carrollton and worked as a mechanic in a few body shops in Carrollton/White Hall before entering the United States Army during World War II, serving with the Army/Air Force in Japan. After his honorable discharge, he returned home and married the former Ada E. Edmiston Feb. 1, 1947, in Carrollton, where they resided for the first five years of their marriage before relocating to Jerseyville, where they continued to live. They shared 48 years together before she died Dec. 3, 1995. He then married Jeanie (Fischer) Louvier Feb. 14, 2004, at the Assembly of God Church in Carlinville. She survives. He was employed at Olin Corporation in East Alton and retired as a slitter adjuster in the Brass Mill after 36 years of service, and was a 50-year member of the Machinist's Union. He was an accomplished musician, concentrating on both the guitar and harmonica, and was a member of the Sunshine Band in Jerseyville, entertaining residents of area nursing homes for many years. A member of the Fidelity Assembly of God, the three staples in his life were church, family and music, and he devoted much of his time and love to all three. Surviving are his wife, Jeanie of Jerseyville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Frances and Darrell Willenburg of New Douglas and Bobbi and Ron Steinkuehler of Carrollton; five grandsons and their spouses, Shawn and Connie Clark of Meppen, Doug Steinkuehler of Carrollton, Chris and Whitney Steinkuehler of Godfrey, Robert Steinkuehler and Justin Steinkuehler, both of Jerseyville; two great-grandchildren, Easton and Colby Clark; four stepchildren and their spouses, Charles and Shiela Louvier of East Alton, Brian Louvier of Gillespie, Michael Louvier of Carlinville and Timothy Louvier, stationed with the United States Army in Iraq; 10 stepgrandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ada, three sisters, Ethel Shaw, Virginia Miller, Mella Gilleland and an infant sister, Christina; five brothers, Jacob, Roy, Norman, Fred and Harold Herring. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17. The Rev. Lucille Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in Walkerville Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Fidelity Assembly of God Church. ------------------- (2a) Paul Leonard and Theda (Reed) Hewitt's son Jesse Samuel Hewitt was born in Jersey County, Illinois Jan. 27, 1934. He died May 4, 1994, at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, Madison County, Illinois. He was buried at Brighton City Cemetery in Brighton, Illinois. He married the former Verna J. Rothe Sept. ll, 1960, at Paradise Baptist Church in rural Jerseyville, Illinois, and they had 3 sons-Jeffrey Hewitt, James Hewitt, and Joseph Hewitt. ------------ Paul Leonard and Theda (Reed) Hewitt's son Jesse Samuel Hewitt's obituary - Jess Hewitt GODFREY - Jess S. Hewitt, 60, died at 5:25 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 1994, at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born in Jersey County Jan. 27, 1934, he was a son of the late Leonard and Theda (Reed) Hewitt. A U.S. Navy Korean War veteran, he was a custodian at Defense Mapping Agency and Aerospace Center in St. Louis. He married the former Verna J. Rothe Sept. ll, 1960, at Paradise Baptist Church in rural Jerseyville. Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons, Jeffrey Hewitt of Godfrey, James Hewitt of Wheeling and Joseph Hewitt of Godfrey; two granddaughters, Alison and Nicole Hewitt, both of Godfrey; and three sisters, Betty Willenburg of Fieldon, Margie Chapman of Greenfield and Phyllis Yost of Brighton. Two brothers, John and Jerry Hewitt, preceded him in death. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Targhetta Funeral Home in Brighton, where services will be at ll a.m. Saturday. The Revs. Ray Robinson and Virgil Mank will officiate. Alton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1308 will conduct military graveside rites at Brighton City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dennis Freeman, Chuck Lowis, Randy Darr, Ralph Chapman, David Chapman and Darrel Willenburg. Memorials may be made to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital of St. Louis. ------------ (1aa) Jess and Verna J. (Rothe) Hewitt's son Jeffrey Hewitt married Amy Crowson, and they had these children-Nicole Marie Hewitt and Alison (Hewitt) Farrow. ------------ (1aaa) Jeffrey and Amy (Crowson) Hewitt's daughter Nicole Marie Hewitt's obituary - Nicole Marie Hewitt, 29, died at 9:55 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born March 25, 1989 in Alton, Illinois, the daughter of Jeff Hewitt and Amy (Crowson) and David Albanese of Godfrey, Illinois. Surviving are two sons, Theodore Samuel and River Michael of Jerseyville, Illinois; three sisters, Alison Farrow (Nick) of Huntsville, Alabama, Mary Albanese of St. Louis, and Jennifer Baker of St. Louis; grandparents, Verna Hewitt of Godfrey, Ross and Gladys Crowson of Grafton, Illinois and Joyce Albanese of O'Fallon, Missouri; nine nieces and nephews, Viktor and Owen of Huntsville, Sabrina, Zachary and Ella of St. Louis and Nathan, Austin, Brandon and Kaylie of Moore, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jess Hewitt; and one sister, Jamie Sue Albanese. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until time of memorial service at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 3 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Burial will be private at Brighton Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to her children. Additional information and online guest book may be found at www.gentfuneral.com. ------------ Paul Leonard and Theda (Reed) Hewitt's son Jesse Samuel Hewitt's wife Verna Jean (Rothe) Hewitt's father Otto F. Rothe's obituary - Died 01-19-1972. Otto F. Rothe, retired farmer of Rural Route 1, Jerseyville, died Wednesday, January 19, at St. Luke hospital in St. Louis, the day before his 81st birthday. He had been a patient at the hospital for a week. Friends may call at the Warner Funeral Home in Brighton after 3 pm Thursday. At noon Friday the body will be moved to the Presbyterian church at Brighton where services will be held at 2 pm with Rev. Bob Branin officiating. Interment will be in Brighton cemetery. Mr. Rothe, a son of the late Herman & Katherine (Weber) Rothe, was born in Jersey County January 20, 1891. He was married in 1916 to Lillie M. Downs. Her death occurred in 1964. His survivors include 6 sons, Melvin, Frank, and Wilbur Rothe of Brighton, John and Charles of Jerseyville, and Robert Rothe of Kane; 6 daughters, Mrs. Don Voorhees and Mrs. Howard Freeman of Brighton, Mrs. Jesse Hewitt of Godfrey, Mrs. William Mundy of Alton, Mrs. William Lewis of Piasa, and Mrs. Dale Darr of Medora; 2 sisters, Lydia Roberts of Alaska and Ellen Clifton of Fla., and 1 brother, Herman Rothe of St. Charles; 48 grandchildren and 14 g-grandchildren. ------------------- Paul Leonard and Theda (Reed) Hewitt's son Jesse Samuel Hewitt's wife Verna Jean (Rothe) Hewitt's brother John H. "Bud" Rothe's obituary - John H. "Bud" Rothe, 69, died at 6:40 pm Friday, September 21, 1990, at home after a short illness. He retired in 1981 as a carpenter from Amco Oil Company in Wood River after 38 years of service. Born in Jersey County, he was the son of the late Otto F. & Lillie (Down) Rothe. He married the former Charlotte Kirchner on June 14, 1941, in St. Charles, Missouri. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Carol Nichol of St. Cloud, MN, Sharon Knepper of Oxford, Maxx, and Linda Bishop of Madison, WI; 6 grandchildren; 6 Sisters, Eileen Voorhees and Della Freeman, both of Brighton, Evelyn Mundy and Verna Hewitt, both of Godfrey, and Ina Lowis and Nina Darr, both of Piasa; and 5 brothers, Melvin and Frank Rothe, both of Brighton, Charles and Wilbur Rothe, both of Jerseyville, and Robert Rothe of Kane. Visitation is from 4-8 pm today at Targhetta Funeral Home in Brighton, and will continue from 8:30 am Monday until service time at 10:30 am at First Presbyterian church in Brighton. Rev. Dave Dennis will officiate. Burial is in Brighton cemetery. Memorials may be given to the church, where he was a member, or the American Cancer Society. --------------- (3a) Paul Leonard and Theda (Reed) Hewitt's daughter Marjorie M. Hewitt was born in May 19, 1922 in Fieldon, Jersey County, Illinois. She died Aug. 14, 2019 at the White Hall Nursing & Rehab Center in White Hall, Illinois. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield, Greene County, Illinois. She married John W. Chapman June 21, 1941 in St. Charles, Mo. John W. Chapman was born Jul. 4, 1920, and died Sep. 20, 2005 in Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield, Greene County, Illinois. He was a son of Norman (Dick) Leonard Chapman and Ida Mae (Seago) Chapman. His father Norman (Dick) Leonard Chapman was born July 17, 1891, and died Nov. 16, 1974. His mother Ida Mae (Seago) Chapman was born Dec. 18, 1890 and died July 5, 1985. She was a daughter of Frank and Ella (Dudley) Seago. She married Norman (Dick) Leonard Chapman July 3, 1915 in Hillview, Greene County, Illinois. Children of John W. Chapman and Marjorie M. (Hewitt) Chapman were-Ralph L. Chapman, David Lee Chapman, and Wayne N. Chapman. ---------------- Marjorie M. (Hewitt) Chapman's obituary - Marjorie Mary Chapman, 97, of Greenfield passed away at 1:46 a.m. Aug. 14 at the White Hall Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born in Fieldon on May 19, 1922 to Paul Leonard and Theda (Reed) Hewitt. She married John Chapman, June 21, 1941 in St. Charles, Mo. and he preceded her in death on Sept. 20, 2005. Surviving is one son, Ralph (Janice) of White Hall; three daughters-in-law, Ida Chapman, Cheri Chapman Bond and Mary Chapman; grandchildren Pam McElroy, Dale, Dennis, Eric, Michelle, Matthew and Marissa Chapman, Sara Thornton and Natalie Saffell; step-grandchildren Ashley, Penny and Robbie; 20 great-grandchildren; and 25 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons, David and Wayne, a granddaughter Tracy Sweeten, one great-grandchild and siblings, Betty Willenburg, Phylis Yost, John, Jerry and Jess Hewitt. Marjorie was a homemaker and also did cleaning for many grateful households for many years. She was considered "the best cook in Greene County" by her family. She liked to read, go to auctions and yard sales, play cards, croquet, fish and enjoyed flower gardening. She had a quick sense of humor and a caring nature. A funeral will be held Sunday, Aug. 18, at 3 p.m. at the Shields-Bishop Funeral Home in Greenfield. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until time of funeral. Burial will follow at the Oak Wood Cemetery north of Greenfield. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, the Greenfield Public Library, or BJC Hospice. Online condolences can be left at shields-bishopfh.com. --------- Marjorie M. (Hewitt) Chapman's husband John W. Chapman's obituary - John W. Chapman, 85, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005, at Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until services at 10:30 a.m. today at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield. Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield. ----------------- Marjorie M. (Hewitt) Chapman's husband John W. Chapman's sister Betty Jean (Chapman) Hester's obituary - Betty Jean (Chapman) Hester, age 80, of Temple Texas, went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 23, 2013. She was born on January 5, 1933 in Jersyville, Illinois, to Norman (Dick) Linder and Ida Mae (Seago) Chapman. She married David T. Hester Sr. on March 31, 1961 in Jacksonville, Illinois. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Betty was preceded in death by her parents of White Hall, IL, brothers, Homer of Collinsville, IL., Richard of Pleasant Plaines, IL., Maurice of White Hall, IL, Johnny of Greenfield, IL and Harvey of Alton, IL., sister-in-law, Hilda Chapman (Richard) of Springfield, IL., and Lavone (Sue) Chapman (Harvey)of Alton, IL., a brother-in-law, Butch Hezter (Mary) of Roodhouse, IL., several nieces and nephews all of Illinois. She leaves her husband of 52 years, 2 daughters and their husbands, Debbie L. (Neff) Coman and Duane of Pendleton, TX, Brenda L. (Neff) Johnson and David of Temple, TX, 4 sons and their wives, Roger D. Hester and Suellen and Archie L. Hester both of Temple, TX, David (Tim) T. Hester Jr. and Uwanda of Minnesota, and James (Mike) M. Hester of Pennsylvania, her sister Mary Ellen Hetzer of Roodhouse, IL, sister-in-laws, Dorothy Chapman(Homer) of Collinsville, IL and Marjorie Chapman (Johnny) of Greenfield, IL., 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Betty was a devoted and loving wife and mother but her true passion was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Betty also leaves many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She will be greatly missed by her family but they each know she is in Heaven and they will see her again. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 10:00AM at Hewett-Arney Funeral Home in Temple, Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 9:00PM at the funeral home. Reverend Charlie Day will be officiating. ---------- Marjorie M. (Hewitt) Chapman's husband John W. Chapman's brother Harvey L. Chapman's obituary - Harvey L. Chapman, 86, died at 3:45 a.m. Monday, September 3, 2012 at Alton Rehabilitation. Born December 8, 1925 in Brighton, he was the son of Norman L. and Ida May (Seago) Chapman. Mr. Chapman was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Alton where he served as a deacon and usher. He retired in 1990 after 31 years of service as a pipefitter/welder for Laclede Steel. On December 11, 1949 in White Hall, he married Margaret L. “Sally” Hammon. She preceded him in death on December 23, 2000. Surviving is a daughter and son-in-law, Shelly and Michael Thornton of Waterloo, a son and daughter-in-law, Garry L. and Sally Chapman of Alton, seven grandchildren, Jason Chapman (Louise), Joshua Chapman (Molly), Justin Chapman (Stephanie), Courtney Stalcup and her fiancé Chris Wood, Ryan Stalcup and his girlfriend, Kaitlyn Brooks, Nicholas Thornton, and Sarah Thornton, seven great grandchildren, Emma, Joe, Atticus, and Tucker Chapman, Chloe Wood, Grayson Chapman, and Kolten Stalcup, two sisters, Mary Ellen Hetzer of Roodhouse, and Betty Jean Hester (Dave) of Temple, TX. He was preceded in death by his wife, a daughter, Patricia S. Stalcup, and four brothers, Homer, John, Richard, and Maurice Chapman. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2012 at Calvary Baptist Church in Alton. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. Reverend Andre’ Dobson will officiate. Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church. --------------- (1aa) John W. and Marjorie M. (Hewitt) Chapman's son Ralph L. Chapman married Billie C. Haverfield July 14, 1962 (now divorced). Children of Ralph L Chapman and Billie C. (Haverfield) Chapman are-Tracy Lin Chapman born July 15, 1963, Pamela Sue Chapman born Aug 15, 1964, and Dale Lee Chapman. ----------------- (1aaa) Ralph L Chapman and Billie C. (Haverfield) Chapman's daughter Tracy Lin Chapman was born July 15, 1963. She married 1st a man whose last name was Benkowski, and she married 2nd David Lee Sweeten. Children of Tracy Lin Chapman and her 1st husband Benkowski are-John Tyler Benkowski, and Shane Thomas Benkowski. Children of Tracy Lin Chapman and her 2nd husband David Lee Sweeten are-Alyssa Cheryl Sweeten, Jenna Mary Sweeten, David Lee Sweeten II, Kyle James Sweeten, and Taylor Brooke Sweeten. Tracys Lin (Chapman) Benkowski Sweeten's grandchildren-Children of John Tyler Benkowski-Kyelah Jaide Benkowski, Leland Andrew Benkowski, and Eli (step son). Children of Shane Thomas Benkowski-Alyeah Benkowski, and Bobby Benkowski. Children of Alyssa Cheryl Sweeten-Noah Sweeten, Konor Sweeten, and Emma Shaw. ----------------- (2aaa) Ralph L Chapman and Billie C. (Haverfield) Chapman's daughter Pamela Sue Chapman was born Aug 15, 1964. She married 1st a man whose last name was Florence. She married 2nd a man whose last name was McElroy. Children of Pamela Sue Chapman and her 1st husband Florence are-Joel Wesley Florence, Jarrod Paul Florence, and Alisha Ann Florence. Children of Pamela Sue Chapman and her 2nd husband McElroy are-Rochelle Leigh McElroy, and Catlin Nicole McElroy. Pamela Sue (Chapman) Florence McElroy's grandchildren-Child of Joel Wesley Florence-Brooke Florence. Children of Jarrad Paul Florence-Matthew Florence, and Patrick Florence. Child of Alisha Ann Florence-Tarra Leigh. ----------------- (3aaa) Ralph L Chapman and Billie C. (Haverfield) Chapman's son Dale Lee Chapman married Sarah Elizabeth Shipley. Children of Dale Lee Chapman and Sarah Elizabeth (Shipley) Chapman are-Colton Blake Chapman, and Justin Levi Chapman. ---------- (4a) Paul Leonard and Theda (Reed) Hewitt's son John Edward Hewitt was born Mar. 5, 1924, and died in Nov. 1942 while serving in World War II in the Navy. The ship on which he was serving was reported as sunk early in November 1942 as a result of enemy submarine action, and he was reported as missing in action at that time. ------------ (2aa) John W. and Marjorie M. (Hewitt) Chapman's son Wayne N. Chapman obituary - WAYNE CHAPMAN, GREENFIELD — Wayne N Chapman, 62, of Greenfield, died on Sunday, June 8, 2014, at his home. Born in White Hall on Nov. 28, 1951, he was the son of John and Marjorie Chapman. He married Cheri Griswold, May 18, 1973, at St Michael's Church in Greenfield, and she survives. Also surviving are his mother Marjorie of Greenfield; his children, Sara (Josh Thornton) Roberts, Matthew Chapman and Marissa Chapman, all of Greenfield, and Natalie (Mike) Saffell of Rochester; three grandchildren: Brayden Roberts, Carter Chapman and Allison Saffell; and one brother, Ralph (Janice) Chapman of White Hall. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Dave. Wayne worked at Search's IGA and Bessie's Bi-Rite in Greenfield, Harmon's IGA in Carlinville and was a butcher at Mason's Market in Murrayville for 35 years, retiring in April 2013. He enjoyed reading, camping, hunting, fishing and trivia nights. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at the Shields-Bishop Funeral Home in Greenfield. A mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 12, at St Michael's Church in Greenfield. Burial will follow at the Witt Cemetery in Rockbridge. Memorials are suggested to the St. Michael's American Cancer Society Relay For Life team or to the Blessing Hospice. -------------- (3aa) John W. and Marjorie M. (Hewitt) Chapman's son David Lee Chapman's obituary - CHAPMAN, DAVID LEE - Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, May 9, 2002 - David Lee Chapman, 58, of Greenfield died Wednesday, May 1, 2002, at his residence of natural causes. He was born Feb. 22, 1944, in White Hall, the son of John and Marge Chapman of Greenfield. He married Ida Spencer Aug. 28, 1986, in Greenfield, and she survives. Surviving in addition to his wife and parents are four sons, Dennis Chapman and David Eric Chapman, Leon Spencer (wife Joyce) Decker and C.A. Stephenson; two daughters, Michelle Chapman and Barb (husband Tim) Tupper; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Ralph (wife Janice) Chapman of White Hall and Wayne (wife Sherry) Chapman of rural Greenfield. Mr. Chapman was a 1962 graduate of Greenfield High School and spent most of his life as a police officer in Springfield and Greenfield. The last nine years he served as Greenfield's police chief, until his retirement in November. Mr. Chapman served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was wounded twice, receiving the Purple Heart. Friends called Saturday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, where funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. David Ford officiating. Organist Debra Powell accompanied Toni Lansaw who sang "How Do I Live Without You" and "Stand By Your Man." Casketbearers were Tim Tupper, Harold Spencer, Chuck Costello, Leon Decker, C.A. Stephenson, Ruby Ann Costello, Dennis Chapman, Michael Chapman, Eric Chapman, and Larry Moran. Honor guard was provided by police officers including, Kevin Martin and Chris Weller from the city of Greenfield, Greene County Sheriff Mike Fry and deputies Kerry Page and Chris Elliott, Terry Gross from the city of Carrollton, Rob McMillen and Jack Wallace from the city of White Hall and State Trooper Jim Holiday. The Greenfield American Legion Fitzsimmons Post 225 conducted military services at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield. Memorials are suggested to the family through the funeral home. ---------- (4a) Paul Leonard and Theda (Reed) Hewitt's son John Edward Hewitt was born Mar. 5, 1924 in Jersey County, IL, and died in Nov. 1942 while serving in World War II in the Navy. The ship on which he was serving was reported as sunk early in November 1942 as a result of enemy submarine action, and he was reported as missing in action at that time. ---------- Paul Leonard and Theda (Reed) Hewitt's son John Edward Hewitt's obituary - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31,1942, ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH - John E. Hewitt Of Jerseyville Reported Missing Was on Tasker H. Bliss Which Was Sunk Off North Africa, JERSEYVILLE, Dec. 31—The name of John Edward Hewitt of Jerseyville, United States Naval Reserve, appears on the Navy's list of men missing in action. Release of his name confirms a previous notice received here Dec. 17 by his mother, Mrs Theda Hewitt. She was advised in a telegram from the Navy Department. Hewitt was fireman, second class, and was serving on the Taskar H. Bliss, when that vessel was sent to the bottom in the initial invasion of Africa by the United States forces under General Eisenhower. Prior to receiving the telegram from the Navy Department, Mrs Hewitt had learned that the ship on which her son was serving had gone to the bottom early in November as a result of enemy submarine action. The Tasker H. Bliss was sunk off the port of Casablanca, Mrs. Hewitt last heard from her son Oct. 23 and that time he was a fireman third class. Hewitt enlisted in the Navy on June 26, 1942, and took his boot training at Great Lakes. He was transferred to the Philadelphia Navy Yard and later to New York, from which port he was assigned to foreign service. He is the son of the late Leonard Hewitt and Theda Hewitt. His father served in the first World War overseas. He was born in Jersey county, on March 5, 1924. Besides his mother, he has three sisters, Mrs. Marjorie Chapman of White Hall, IL., Misses Betty and Phyllis Ann of Jerseyville, two brothers, Jerry and Jesse Hewitt, also of this city. He is a grandson of Mrs. Clarence Davison of Jerseyville. -------------- (5a) Paul Leonard and Theda (Reed) Hewitt's daughter Phyllis Ann Hewitt was born in Jersey County, Illinois on January 10, 1929, and died November 13, 2015 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton, Madison County, Illinois. She married Samuel Yost on May 26, 1955. He died February 24, 1981. Samuel and Phyllis Ann (Hewitt) Yost had these children: Debbie Yost and Samuel Yost. ------------ Paul Leonard and Theda (Reed) Hewitt's daughter Phyllis Ann (Hewitt) Yost's obituary - Phyllis Ann Yost, 86, of Brighton, died at 1:57 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton. She was born in Jersey County on Jan. 10, 1929, the daughter to the late Leonard and Thea Hewitt. Phyllis married Samuel Yost on May 26, 1955. He died Feb. 24, 1981. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Bob Upchurch of Alton; one son and daughter-in-law, Sam and Debbie Yost of Normal; one grandson, Chris Upchurch of Alton; and one sister, Marjorie Chapman of Greenfield. Preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, John, Jerry and Jess Hewitt; and one sister, Betty Willenburg. No services are scheduled. Memorials may be made to the 5A’s Animal Shelter. Targhetta & Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton is in charge of arrangements. --------------- (6a) Paul Leonard and Theda (Reed) Hewitt's son Jerry Lee Hewitt was born in Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois October 28, 1931. He died April 20, 1973, in Roswell Park Memorial Hospital in Heritage Heights, Clayton, New York. He married Rita C. Legault Nov 8, 1958, in Massena, New York, and they had 3 children-Brian Hewitt, Ann Hewitt, and Karen Hewitt. --------------- Paul Leonard and Theda (Reed) Hewitt's son Jerry Lee Hewitt's obituary - Funeral Services for Jerry Lee Hewitt, 41, Heritage Heights, Clayton, US Immigration Inspector, were held this morning at 10 o'clock, in St. Marys Church, Massena, New York. Father O'Dougherty, Clayton, officiated. The body was at the Donaldson Funeral Home. Mr. Hewitt died Friday morning, April 20, 1973, in Roswell Park Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient 3 or 4 weeks. Prior to that time, he had been hospitalized in Syracuse. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rita C. Legault Hewitt; one son, Brian 13; 2 daughters, Ann 12 and Karen 8; 3 sisters, Mrs. Samuel (Phyllis) Yost, Brighton Illinois, Mrs. John (Marjorie) Chapman and Mrs. Frank (Elizabeth) Willianberg, both in Illinois; one brother, Jess Hewitt, in Illinois. He was born in Jerseyville, Illinois, October 28, 1931, a son of Lawrence and Theda Hewitt. He attended schools in Jerseyville, served in the US Navy from 1950 to 1954, and had since been an immigration inspector, US Dept. of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Buffalo District. He was a Communicant of St. Mary's Church in Clayton and a member of American Legion Post 82 and the Knights of Columbus. He and Miss Rita Legault, Massena, were married Nov 8, 1958, in Massena. (4) John & Mary (McManus) Hewitt's daughter Martha Jane Hewitt was born in Jersey County, September 3, 1881. She died 2-06-1960. Martha Jane Raftis, age 78 years, 5 months, 3 days, widow of Thomas Raftis, died at 6:45 pm Saturday February 6, at Green Lawn Nursing Home. She had been a resident there for 6 days. Her burial was in St. Francis cemetery, Jerseyville, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Raftis. Thomas and Martha (Hewitt) Raftis had 2 children (twins) 1 son, Donald F. Raftis, and 1 daughter Doris Raftis who married Truman Jones of Brighton, IL. ---------------------- Martha Jane (Hewitt) Raftis's obituary - Martha Jane Raftis, 78 years, 5 months, 3 days, widow of Tom Raftis, died at 6:45 pm Saturday February 6, 1960 at Green Lawn Nursing Home. She had been a resident there for 6 days. Funeral services were held at 9:30 Tuesday am February 9, at St. Francis Xavier church . Requiem mass was celebrated by Father Terry R. Shea and burial was in St. Francis cemetery. Mrs. Raftis, a daughter of the late John & Mary (McManus) Hewitt, was born in Jersey County, September 3, 1881. The decedent is survived by 1 son, Donald Raftis of Jerseyville; 1 daughter, Mrs. Truman Jones of Brighton; 7 grandchildren, and 1 Brother, Fred Hewitt, of Fieldon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Raftis. ---------------------- (1a) Thomas and Martha (Hewitt) Raftis's son Donald F. "Red" Raftis was born on the family farm east of Jerseyville in Fidelity Township on April 10, 1919. He died peacefully at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2005, at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at age 86. Burial was at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. He married Pearl Margaret "Pat" Frech, the daughter of the late William E. and May-Elizabeth (Henkel) Frech. She was born Feb. 13, 1922, in Carrollton, Greene County, IL. She died at 9:10 a.m. Sunday, June 3, 2001, at her residence after a period of declining health at age 79. She was laid to rest in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Donald F. "Red" Raftis attended Jersey Township High School, where he was a standout athlete, and until his death he never missed a Panther football game. "Red" was a member of the Panther "Chain Gang" for 60 years and was recently honored by the school district for his dedication. He was a lifelong resident of Fidelity Township, served on the township board for six terms and was a lifelong farmer who loved to work the soil and watch the crops grow. He served on the board of directors for the Jersey County Farm Bureau and never missed an opportunity to promote the importance of agriculture. ------------------ Donald F. "Red" Raftis's obituary - Donald F. "Red" Raftis, 86, died peacefully at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2005, at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on the family farm east of Jerseyville in Fidelity Township on April 10, 1919, one of two children born to the late Thomas and Martha (Hewitt) Raftis. He married the former Pearl Margaret "Pat" Frech on Aug. 12, 1940, in Hannibal, Mo., and they shared nearly 61 years together before her death on June 3, 2001. He attended Jersey Township High School, where he was a standout athlete, and until his death he never missed a Panther football game. "Red" was a member of the Panther "Chain Gang" for 60 years and was recently honored by the school district for his dedication. He was a lifelong resident of Fidelity Township, served on the township board for six terms and was a lifelong farmer who loved to work the soil and watch the crops grow. He served on the board of directors for the Jersey County Farm Bureau and never missed an opportunity to promote the importance of agriculture. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Merle Megginson of Jacksonville; four sons and daughters-in-law, Dick and Janice Raftis of Gurnee, David Raftis of Medora, Tom and Sue Raftis of Macomb and Jim and Amy Raftis of Springfield; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a very special cousin, Norman Jones of Jerseyville. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his twin sister, Doris Jones. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Jerseyville, with Father D. Patrick Gibbons officiating. Burial will be at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Jerseyville. Memorials may be made to the Panther Athletic Club or to the Blessing Hospice in Greene County, in appreciation for the loving care they gave to his wife during her illness. ---------------------- Donald F. "Red" Raftis's wife Pearl Margaret "Pat" (Frech) Raftis's obituary - Mrs. Pearl Margaret "Pat" Raftis, 79, died at 9:10 a.m. Sunday, June 3, 2001, at her residence after a period of declining health. She was born Feb. 13, 1922, in Carrollton, a daughter of the late William E. and May-Elizabeth (Henkel) Frech. She attended Greene County schools, and graduated with the 1939 class from Carrollton High School. A member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Parish, she attended Mass regularly until her health declined. She married Donald Raftis on Aug. 12, 1940, in Jerseyville and they resided east of Jerseyville for their entire 61 years of marriage, where they farmed and raised their family. She was an avid 4-H leader, where she taught sewing to countless young women. She worked for many years for the Jersey County Cooperative Extension Service and exhibited her baking expertise at the Jersey County Fair. She enjoyed bowling with her lady friends, and participated in numerous bowling tournaments with them. Surviving are her husband, Donald; a daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Merle Megginson of Woodson; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Dick and Janice Raftis of Grayslake, David Raftis of Medora, Tom and Sue Raftis of Macomb and Jim and Amy Raftis of Springfield; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and her only surviving sister, Helen (Frech) Rhoades of Carrollton. Three brothers, Jake, William and Paul Frech and a sister, Katherine Richards, preceded her in death. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville with a rosary at 3:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Jerseyville with Father D. Patrick Gibbons officiating. She will be laid to rest in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to Blessing Hospice of Greene County or to the Parkinson's Foundation. ------------------ Donald F. "Red" Raftis and Pearl Margaret "Pat" (Frech) Raftis had 5 children-a daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Merle Megginson of Jacksonville, IL; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Dick and Janice Raftis of Gurnee, IL, David Raftis of Medora, IL, Tom and Sue Raftis of Macomb, IL, and Jim and Amy Raftis of Springfield, IL. --------------- (1aa) Donald F. "Red" Raftis and Pearl Margaret "Pat" (Frech) Raftis's son David "Pete" Eugene Raftis's obituary - David "Pete" Eugene Raftis, 63, died at 9:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at home. His wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at Targhetta and Wooldridge F. H. in Brighton. Fr. William Hembrow will officiate. --------------- (2aa) Donald F. "Red" Raftis and Pearl Margaret "Pat" (Frech) Raftis's son Richard Raftis's wife Janice (Guilander) Raftis's father Robert Maurice Guilander's obituary - Robert Maurice Guilander, 89, formerly of Kane, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at the Meridian Village Care Center in Glen Carbon. He was born in Jerseyville on May 5, 1920, and was one of four children born to the late Orville and Mary Edna (Killebrew) Guilander Sr. Raised in Kane, Bob graduated from Kane High School, and was a resident of Kane for many years, serving on the school board, as well as a Kane Village Trustee. He was 50 plus year member of the Kane Baptist Church, and served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was also a charter member of the Crawford American Legion Post 1038 in Kane, and served on the board of the Kane Cemetery. Bob was pipefitter by trade, and began his employment with Shell Oil Company in Wood River. Later he became employed with Ford Motor Company in Hazelwood, Mo., where he retired. He married the former Effie Alice Mundy in November 1940 and together they were the parents of three children. She and Bob shared 43 years together before her death on Dec. 26, 1983. He later married Anna Marie (Malik) Walsh on June 20, 1987, in Kane, and she died March 11, 2003. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Richard Raftis of North Fort Myers, Fla.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Carolyn Guilander of Collinsville and Richard and Pam Guilander of Chesterfield, Mo.; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte and George Woods of Chatanooga, Tenn. He was preceded in death by a brother, Orville Guilander Jr.; and a sister, Joyce Murray. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Kane Baptist Church with The Rev. Chuck Keene officiating. Burial will be in the Kane Cemetery with the Jerseyville American Legion Post 492 conducting military graveside rites. Memorials may be given to the Meridian Village Care Center or to the Macular Degenration Fund through Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. ------------------- (3aa) Donald F. "Red" Raftis and Pearl Margaret "Pat" (Frech) Raftis's son Tom Raftis' wife Sue (Collins) Raftis' father David L. "Doc" Collins' obituary - David L. "Doc" Collins, 89, died at 10:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, in the emergency room at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. He was born May 24, 1919, in Jersey County to David Michael and Margaret "Maggie" (Baum) Collins. He was raised on the family farm in Jersey County, and graduated from Jersey Township High School in 1937. He enlisted with the United States Army in 1941, and served his country in World War II. While on leave, he married the former Roberta "Bette" Young July 26, 1943, at Saint Francis Xavier Church in Jerseyville. They shared 40 years together before her sudden death Jan. 14, 1984. They were blessed with seven children and they all were raised on the family farm. In addition to farming, he was also employed with Modern Plumbing in East Alton for 27 years, and was a member of Local 553. Soon after the death of his wife, he retired. He married Barbara (Schleper) Arger Oct. 7, 1988, at Saint Francis Xavier Church, and they recently celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary. He was a devoted man, whether it was to his family, his church, his country, or to the citizens of Jersey County, who honored him with their confidence to serve in many capacities. He was a precinct committeeman for many years in Fidelity Township; was currently serving on the Jersey Township Board; served on the Jersey County Board for 16 years, the last four serving as board chairman; and was appointed by the governor to serve as the Jersey County Public Guardian until the time of his passing. He was a loyal member of the Democratic Party, the Knights of Columbus, where he was a Fourth Degree member, and served as a past Grand Knight; member of Jerseyville American Legion, Elks and Moose Lodges. Surviving are his wife, Barbara; two daughters and son-in-law, Pamela Heitzig of Jerseyville and Sue and Tom Raftis of Macomb; three sons and daughters-in-law, David and Kimberly Collins of Bethalto, John and Lisa Collins and Mike and Connie Collins, all of Jerseyville; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four stepchildren and their spouses, Harry and Lisa Arger of Park Ridge, Mary and Marty Bixby of St. Paul, Mo., Christopher and Kim Arger of St. Peters, Mo., and Jeffrey and Carla Arger of Scottsdale, Ariz.; 11 step-grandchildren; a brother, Emmett "Pee Wee" Collins of Jerseyville; and two sisters, Eileen Gress of Dixon, Mo., and Maurietta Gibbons of Alton. He was preceded in death by two sons, Terry Collins on Sept. 19, 1972, and James P. Collins Aug. 23, 1984; a brother, Edward Collins; and two sisters, Wilma Heitzig and Anna Helen Kallal. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where prayer services will be read at 2:30 p.m. The Knights of Columbus will hold a Fourth Degree Chalice presentation at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at St. Francis Xavier Church in Jerseyville, with Father D. Patrick Gibbons officiating. Burial will be at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, where the Jerseyville American Legion Post 492 will conduct military graveside rites. Memorials may be given to the Saint Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic Schools or to Masses. ---------------------- (2a) Thomas and Martha (Hewitt) Raftis's daughter Mary Doris Raftis was born in 1919 and died July 2, 1969. She married Truman Jones, son of John and Myrtle (Down) Jones. He was born in 1917, and died Jan. 12, 1996. They lived in Brighton, IL. They are both buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, Jersey County, IL. Truman and Mary Doris (Raftis) Jones had 3 children-Martin "Marty" Jones born in 1952; Janet Jones born in 1955; and Alan Jones born in 1958. ----------- Mary Doris (Raftis) Jones's husband Truman Jones's father John E. Jones's obituary - John E. Jones, JERSEYVILLE, died Sept. 2, 1955 - John E. Jones, 85, a resident of Jersey County, died at 12:15 p.m. in his home, 401 E. Carpenter St. A son of the late Roger Eaton and Mary Frances Brookfield Jones, he was born Jan. 6, 1870, in Jersey County. His widow, Mrs. Myrtle Jones; two sons, Truman Jones of Brighton, and Raymond Jones of East St. Louis; two daughters, Mrs. George Piepert of Brighton, and Mrs. Floyd Ungurd, East St. Louis, survive him. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. John Stevens of Piasa, a nephew, and eight grandchildren. Funeral rites will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at Gubser Funeral Home by the Rev. F. W. Schwarzlose, pastor of First Methodist Church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today. (Note: John E. Jones's father Roger Eaton Jones was born in Ellesmere, England on 1 Sep 1847 to Roger Jones (1807-1880) and Jane (1815-1890). He passed away on 19 Nov 1922 in Jersey County, Illinois. Roger Eaton Jones married Mary Francis Brookfield (1841-1893) and they had these children-John E. Jones (1870-1955), married Myrtle Down; and Jane Elizabeth Jones (1873-1961), married John Stevens. Roger Eaton Jones also had a brother who came to America, John R. Jones, born Wales, England, died Jan. 8, 1942 in Piasa, IL. John R. Jones's obituary - John R. Jones Of Piasa, Died Jan. 8, 1942 - PIASA, Jan. 9 — John R. Jones, died here Thursday evening at the home of a niece, Mrs. John Stevens. Jones was a son of Roger and Jane Jones and was born in Wales. England. He came to this country at the age of 20, and lived until 1911 at Delhi.) ------------ Mary Doris (Raftis) Jones's husband Truman Jones's father John E. Jones's sister Jane Elizabeth (Jones) Steven's obituary - Jane Elizabeth Jones was born in Jersey County, IL on 2 Dec 1873 to Roger Eaton Jones and Mary Francis Brookfield on their farm home. Jane Elizabeth married John Fletcher Stevens (1864-1947) and had a child Roger Edwin Stevens (1912-1990). She passed away on 2 Jun 1961 in Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois. ------------- Mary Doris (Raftis) Jones's husband Truman Jones's mother Myrtle (Down) Jones's obituary - JONES, died July 16, 1972, JERSEYVILLE — Mrs. Myrtle Jones, 79, who resided at 404 E. Carpenter St., died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday at Jersey Community Hospital. She was the widow of John Jones who died in 1955. Mrs. Jones a housewife, was born in Delhi on Feb. 18,1893 a daughter of the late William and Mary Harris Down. She is survived by two sons, Truman Jones of Brighton and Raymond Jones of Granite City; one daughter, Mrs. George Piepert of Brighton; two sisters, Mrs. John Junette of Jerseyville and Mrs. Lydla Mitchell of Brighton; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Gubser Funeral Home will be officiated by Rev. M. Edwards Breed. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today. The Heart Fund has been named as a memorial by the family. ---------- Mary Doris (Raftis) Jones's husband Truman Jones's mother Myrtle (Down) Jones's sister Lydia Elizabeth (Down) Mitchell's obituary - MITCHELL. Lydia Elizabeth Mitchell, 85, died at 5 am today, March 26, 1991, at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. She was born on August 22,1905, in Jersey County, daughter of the late William Robert and Mary (Harris) Down. On April 26, 1955, she married John Mitchell in Jerseyville. He died on December 31, 1965. Nieces and nephews survive, including Marie Piepert of Brighton and William Down of Granite City. Preceding her in death were two brothers, Harry and Elmer Down; and three sisters, Lelia Junette, Myrtle Jones and Nellie Williams. Visitation is from 8 am Thursday until service time at 11 am at Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. The Rev. Paul Snow will officiate. Burial is in Oak Grove cemetery in Jerseyville. Memorials may be given to Delhi Baptist church, where she was a member. ----------- (1aa) Mary Doris (Raftis) Jones's son Martin "Marty" Jones was born in 1952. He married Jeanie Mize in 1974. She was born in 1953. They live in Iowa. Martin "Marty" Jones and Jeanie (Mize) Jones had 2 children-Amy Jones born in 1979; and Mark Jones born in 1982. (5) John and Mary (McManus) Hewitt's daughter Mary Margaret "Maggie" Hewitt was born in 1897 in Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, IL. She died in 1943. She married Wesley G. Jones 5-8-1922 in Jersey County, IL. He was born in 1893, and died in 1940. They had 3 children-Ruth Jones born in 1925, Norman F. Jones born in 1929, and Paul Jones born in 1936. ------------ (1a) Wesley George Jones and Mary Margaret "Maggie" (Hewitt) Jones's daughter Ruth Virginia (Jones) Stocks's obituary - JERSEYVILLE — Ruth Virginia Stocks, 91, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 at Jersey Community Hospital. She was born Jan. 6, 1925, in Jerseyville, Illinois, daughter of the late George and Mary (Hewitt) Jones. She married Robert L. Stocks on May 5, 1947, in Carlinville. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Jersey County Historical Society. Survivors include granddaughters, Michelle Tipton, Caran Pilger, Corrisa Lorge and Sharon Nardi; three great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Alan Landon; two brothers, Norman Jones and Paul Jones. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Patricia Landon. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 at Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 at Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to the Jersey County Historical Society. Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ------------- (1aa) Robert L. and Ruth (Jones) Stocks's daughter Patricia (Stocks) Landon's obituary - LANDON. Unknown newspaper: rites for Patricia Landon -- services for Patricia L. Stocks Landon, 37, of Bethalto will be held at 1:30 pm Thursday at Jacoby Brothers funeral home with the Rev. V. Clay Noah officiating. She died unexpectedly at 10:50 pm 3 Jun. at Wood River township hospital in Wood River. She was born 4 Oct. 1947 in Carrollton, daughter of Robert L. and Ruth Jones Stocks of Jerseyville and was a member of the Cherry Street Baptist church in Alton. She is survived by her parents; and four daughters, Karen, Corrisa, Michelle and Sharon, all at home. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. ------------- (2a) Wesley George Jones and Mary Margaret "Maggie" (Hewitt) Jones's son Norman Jones's obituary - Norman Jones, 89, died at 10:13 p.m., Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born in Jerseyville on Dec. 30, 1928, and was the son of Wesley and Mary Margaret (Hewitt) Jones. He graduated from Jersey Township High School, and was and United States Korean War Army veteran. He was always active and enjoyed life to the fullest. He enjoyed golfing at every opportunity and looked forward to golfing with his friends at Rolling Hills Golf Course in Alton. He married the former Nora Irene Lyles on July 28, 1956 and together they have shared 62 years of marriage and proudly raised two daughters. Surviving are his wife, Nora Jones of Jerseyville; two daughters and son in-law, Rebecca and Tony Pearlstone of CreveCouer, Mo, and Jane and Stan Vlasak of Maryville; six grandchildren, Katherine Pearlstone, and her fiance' Andrew Lemons, Nick Pearlstone, Jack Pearlstone, Sara Vlasak, Sam Vlasak, and Spencer Vlasak; a brother, Paul Jones of Jerseyville; and brothers in-law and sisters in-law, Lillie Wilson, Richard "Dick" Lyles, Cora Hadlock, James Lyles, Robert and Jean Lyles, Edith and Bernie Dugger and Janice and Bob O'Brien. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew Pearlstone on March 17, 2006; and a sister, Ruth Stocks. Cremation rites have taken place. A Memorial visitation will be held from 10 a.m., Thursday until time of memorial services at 12 noon at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Memorials may be given to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, or if you wish, please perform a random act of kindness in Norman's memory. In honor of Norman's sheer zest for life, please feel comfortable wearing colorful and vibrant attire to his services. Memories may be left at www.crawfordfunerals.com ---------------- (3a) Wesley George Jones and Mary Margaret "Maggie" (Hewitt) Jones's son Paul Frederick Jones's obituary - Paul Frederick Jones, 83, died at 4:52 p.m. on Monday, July 1, 2019 in the Emergency Room at Jersey Community Hospital.mHe was born on Jan. 6, 1936 in Kane, Illinois, one of three children born to the late Wesley George and Margaret "Maggie" Hewitt Jones. He graduated from Jersey Community High School and was a United States Army veteran. Professionally, Paul worked as a Welder at both the Duncan Factory as well as the Boatworks in Grafton, Illinois, retiring in 1995. He enjoyed bowling, and was particularly proud of the two "300" games that he bowled; as well as fishing and was an avid LA Dodgers fan. Surviving are a son, Jeffrey Jones and his companion, Gretchen, of South Roxana; and a step daughter and son in-law, Colleen and Brian Ward of Jerseyville, Illinois. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Norman Jones and a sister, Ruth Stocks. Cremation rights have taken place. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service at noon on Saturday, July 6 at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. (6) John and Mary (McManus) Hewitt's daughter Stella Edith Hewitt was born in 3-14-1900 in Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, IL. She died 2-17-1957 in Hammond, Lake Co., Indiana. She married Lloyd Laverne Reed 8-30-1919 in Jersey County, IL. He was born 4-17-1896 in Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, IL, and died 11-12-1949 in Alton, Madison Co., IL. He married 1st Lucy Welsh born 1896, died Nov. 1918 of the flu. He married 2nd Stella Edith Hewitt 8-30-1919 in Jerseyville, IL, born 3-14-1900 Otterville, IL, died 2-17-1957 in Hammond, Lake Co., Indiana. He married 3rd to Phyllis (maiden name unknown). He was the son of Firman (Fern) Ebenezer Reed, born July 17, 1859 in Camden, NJ, and died March 9, 1930 in Jerseyville, IL, and Louisa Viola (Lane) Reed born in 1865. Firman (Fern) Ebenezer Reed was the son of William Henry Reed born about 1823 in Camden NJ and Sarah Ann Cook born 1826. William Henry Reed was also married to Mary Elizabeth Dowdall. -------------------- Lloyd and Stella (Hewitt) Reed Sr. had 8 children-Lloyd LaVerne Reed Jr. born 12-25-1924, died 3-6-2002, married Marella (maiden name unknown); Virgil Lloyd Reed Sr. born in 2-4-1922, died 11-25-1975 in East Chicago, Indiana, married 1st Rosemary (maiden name unknown), married 2nd Phyllis (maiden name unknown); Orville "Jake" Lawrence Reed born 12-31-1931, married Geneva (maiden name unknown); Roger William Reed born 6-4-1937, married Caroline (maiden name unknown); Geneva "Jenny" Rose Reed born 5-27-1927, married 1st Felix Bertolina Jr, born 1-27-1923, married 2nd Young (first name unknown); Lila Lee Reed born 7-7-1935, married Peter J. Perino; Juanita Marie (Reed born 10-25-1929, married Frank Hartman 6-30-1978; and Virginia May Antoinette "Toni" Reed born 3-1-1920 Jerseyville, IL, died 12-11-2007 in Tucson, Arizona, married 1st Raleigh Leslie Sutton 4-10-1937 in Valpariso, Porter Co., Indiana, born 2-12-1910 in Eldorado, Saline Co., IL, died 12-15-1971 Streator, LaSalle Co., IL, married 2nd Frank Sol 10-16-1941 Gary, Lake Co., Indiana, born 7-16-1914 in Gary, Lake Co., Indiana, died Oct. 1977 in Broward, FL, son of Frank Sol and Rose Mouving, married 3rd Charles William Plybon 2-14-1949 in Norfolk, VA, born in Covington, Kentucky. (Note: For more information about the Lloyd LaVerne Reed Sr. and Stella Edith Hewitt family see below on this page under the Reed family.) (7) John and Mary (McManus) Hewitt's son Jesse Sylvester Hewitt was born in 1891 in Jersey County, IL. He died in 1924 while attending Stanford Uiversity, He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, CA. He was a WWI veteran, having enlisted in 1917 and went overseas with AEF and was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant infantry. He married first Georgia Henson born 1902. He married 2nd Lillian Love Ried born in 1898 in NY, died in 1984. They had a son Robert Spencer Hewitt born 11-9-1920 in Lake County, Gary Indiana. Jesse S. Hewitt's son Robert Hewitt married his wife Elizabeth Leslie Fairbanks in 1952 in Arizona, and has 2 children, Ellen and Paul, and 5 grandchildren. He retired at 62 from about 40 years working in construction and mining. He was at Pearl Harbor working underground when the Japanese attacked, and after 2-years there, went to the Aleutians for more military construction work designing crushing plants, roads, a break water & etc. When that type of work ran out, the military wanted him to stay on the island driving trucks and tractors, so he enlisted in the Navy eventually ending up on Okinawa. Then he went to Peru to work in a mine at 13,500 ft. until illness forced him to leave the altitude. He then returned home to the U.S. to continue his education. He later worked for Bechtel Corp. in San Francisco, CA and abroad for 25 years until his retirement. He now lives in Walnut Creek, CA. Robert Hewitt's wife Elizabeth died in Dec 2003 from Lou Gehrig's disease. She was born in 1928. Robert and Elizabeth (Fairbanks) Hewitt had 2 children-Ellen Leslie Hewitt and Paul Chandler Hewitt. Robert and Elizabeth (Fairbanks) Hewitt's daughter Ellen Leslie Hewitt born in 1956, married Jeffrey Theron Brown born in 1956, and they have 2 children-Alison Michelle Brown born 1986, and Kyle Spencer Brown born 1991. Robert and Elizabeth (Fairbanks) Hewitt's son Paul Chandler Hewitt was born in 1960. He married Monica Marie Kunz and their children are-Damien Kunz born 1984, Ian Robert Hewitt born 1996, and Jacqueline Louise Hewitt born in 1999. ------------ (1aa) Jesse Sylvester Hewitt and his 2nd wife Lillian Love Ried Hewitt's son Robert Spencer Hewitt's obituary - Robert Spencer Hewitt (November 9, 1920 - June 26, 2008) - Bob was predeceased by his loving wife of 51 years, Elizabeth Fairbanks Hewitt. He is survived by his daughter Ellen; son, Paul and his wife Monica; and five grandchildren, Damien, Alison, Kyle, Ian and Jacqueline. During his 25 years with Bechtel, Bob was deeply involved in the design and construction of a variety of metallurgical plants in the U.S. and around the world, including Peru, Colombia, Canada and South Africa. He was joined in these latter two places by his wife and children. Bob was an extraordinarily kind and generous grandfather, father, husband, and friend. He cared for and nurtured all of those with whom he came into contact. He will be deeply missed by those he has left behind. Besides travel, his interests included reading, genealogical research, golf, woodworking, and watching old movies. With Elizabeth's increasing illness with ALS, Bob left the Bechtel retirees group to attend to her care. In December 2003 Elizabeth died, and now he joins her to be together once more. A memorial will be held Saturday, July 26 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1924 Trinity Ave, Walnut Creek. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Walnut Knolls Association, the ALS Center at UCSF, John Muir Health Foundation or a charity of your choice. HULL'S WALNUT CREEK CHAPEL (925) 934-5400 - (Published in San Francisco Chronicle from July 8 to July 9, 2008) (8) John and Mary (McManus) Hewitt's son Allen Hewitt died young. He was born in 1880 in Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, IL, and died in 1896. Cornelius (Neal or Neil) Hewitt (8-3-1863 to 12-28-1937) Eliphalet Hewitt Sr. and his 2nd wife Margaret (White) Hewitt's son Cornelius (Neal) Hewitt's obituary - Union Forest Farmer Dies JERSEYVILLE - Neal Hewitt 75, a farmer of the Union Forest vicinity, died at his home, Tuesday morning, Dec. 28, at 2 o'clock following an extended Illness, Funeral service will be held in the Union Forest Church Thursday afternoon, Dec. 29 at 2:30 o'clock The Rev. George Vawters will officiate and Interment will be in the White Cemetery. The deceased was born near Jerseyville and has resided In this county all his life. Surviving the deceased are one half-brother, Thomas Deffer and several nieces and nephews. Eliphalet Hewitt Jr. (12-21-1860/61 to 5-20-1930) Eliphalet Hewitt Sr. and his 2nd wife Margaret (White) Hewitt's son Eliphalet Hewitt Jr. was born 12-21-1860/61 near Grafton in Jersey County, IL, and died 5-20-1930 in Jersey County, IL, buried Noble Cemetery. Eliphalet Hewitt Jr. married Margaret Maria Boomer 11-10-1909, the daughter of John and Mary (Werner) Delaney Boomer. She was born 3-20-1862 in Jersey County, IL, and died 2-25-1945 in Jersey County, IL. She is buried in Noble Cemetery, Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, IL. ----------- Eliphalet Hewitt Sr. and his 2nd wife Margaret (White) Hewitt's son Eliphalet Hewitt Jr.'s wife Margaret Maria (Boomer) Hewitt's obituary - Mrs. M. Hewitt Dies JERSEYVILLE — Mrs. Margaret Maria Hewitt, 82, died Sunday evening at her home in Otter Creek township. She was born March 20, 1862, a daughter of the late John and Mary Werner Boomer. Among survivors is a sister, Mrs. Mary Minard. The body is at Gubser funeral home pending funeral arrangements. Funeral rites will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p. m., by the Rev. M. C. Foltz in the Methodist church, Jerseyville. Burial will be in Otterville cemetery. The body is at Gubser funeral home where friends may call. John Reid John Reid was born in Scotland. He married Isabel Lawrie in Monmouth Co., NJ. She was born 1608. John Reid was a landscape architech. John Reid and Isabel Lawrie had a son John Reid born in Scotland, died 1670 in Scotland. He married unknown. ----------------- John Reid, son of John Reid and Isabel Lawrie was born in Scotland, and died 1670 in Scotland. He married unknown. He was also a landscape architech like his father. John Reid and his wife (name unknown) had these children-James Reid died 1711 Freehold, Monmouth Co., NJ, married 1st Miller (first name unknown), daughter of Henry Miller, married 2nd unknown; Andrew Reed married unknown; John Reid born 2-16-1656 at Niddry Castle, Lintitgow, Scotland, died 12-19-1683, married Margaret Miller 11-29-1678, born 1644, died 5-1-1728. -------------- James Reid, son of John Reid and his wife (name unknown), died 1711 Freehold, Monmouth Co., NJ, married 1st Miller (first name unknown), daughter of Henry Miller, married 2nd unknown. Children of James Reid and his 1st wife Miller (first name unknown) were-John Reid born 5-3-1677, died 6-19-1770, married Anne Sands; Samuel Reid married Anne; and 2 other children (names unknown). ----------------- John Reid, son of James Reid and his 1st wife Miller (first name unknown), was born 5-3-1677, and died 6-19-1770. He married Anne Sands 12-17-1721, daughter of Samuel Sands and Dorothy Ray. She was born 9-4-1686, and died 6-4-1777. Children of John Reid and Anne Sands were-James Reid born 12-29-1727, died 12-29-1809, married 1st Moika Longstreet in 1754, daughter of Stoffle Longstreet and Moykal/Mercy Lane born 5-15-1735 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., NJ, died 8-11-1757, married 2nd Sarah Lawrence Smalley; Andrew Reid married unknown; Anne Reid married 1st Barclay (first name unknown), married 2nd Barclay (first name unknown); Elizabeth Reid married Jonathan Combs in 1741, born Perth Amboy, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Combs; Isabella Reid married Barkalow (first name unknown); Jane Reid married John Craig; and John Reid born 1726, died 7-5-1819, married Sarah Wetherell, daughter of John and Anne Wetherell. ----------------- James Reid, son of John Reid and Anne Sands was born 12-29-1727, and died 12-29-1809. He married 1st Moika Longstreet in 1754, daughter of Stoffle Longstreet and Moykal/Mercy Lane born 5-15-1735 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., NJ, died 8-11-1757, married 2nd Sarah Lawrence Smalley. Children of James Reid and his 1st wife Moika Longstreet were-John I. Reid Sr. (biological son of James Reid, stepson of Moika Longstreet) was born 10-2-1754, and died 5-12-1843, married Margaret Taylor born 11-8-1751; Aaron Reed (biological son of James Reid, stepson of Moika Longstreet) was born 1-24-1756 in Freehold, Monmouth Co., NJ, and died 10-6-1839, married 1st Rebecca Clayton abt. 1778 in Freehold, Monmouth Co., NJ, daughter of David Clayton and Rebecca Thompson, born abt. 1758 in Freehold, Monmouth Co., NJ, died in 1796 in Freehold, Monmouth Co., NJ, married 2nd Elizabeth (maiden name unknown), born 1756, 5-10-1839; and Joseph Reid born 7-15-1768, married 1st unknown, born 9-25-177, died 5-4-1833, married 2nd Margaret Laird 2-4-1788. Children of James Reid and his 2nd wife Sarah Lawrence Smalley were-Samuel Reid born 6-1-1764, died 5-4-1833; Anna Reid born 10-23-1765, married Samuel Combs; Joseph Reid; William Reid born 1-14-1771; and Hannah Reid born 8-31-1774, married Richard Conover, born 1770, died 1851. ------------ John Reid Sr., son of John Reid and Anne Sands was born 1726 in Freehold, Monmouth Co., NJ, and died 7-5-1819 in Freehold, Monmouth Co., NJ. He married 1st Sarah Wetherell, daughter of John and Anne Wetherell. He married 2nd Ann (maiden name unknown). Child of John Reid Sr. and Anne Wetherell was-William Reid born abt. 1769, died 7-31-1802. Child of John Reid Sr. and Ann (maiden name unknown) was John Reed Jr. born 8-15-1788 in Freehold, Monmouth Co., NJ.. He died in Freehold, Monmouth Co., NJ.. He married Elizabeth Worthy, daughter of Abraham Worthy and Sarah Craig. ----------------- John I. Reid Sr., (biological son of James Reid, stepson of Moika Longstreet) was born 10-2-1754, and died 5-12-1843. He was a Revolutionary War Soldier. He married Margaret Taylor born 11-8-1751, died 5-25-1834. Children of John I. Reid Sr. and Margaret Taylor were-Anna Reid born in 1776, died in 1778; Katherine Reid born 1-26-1779, married John Jewell; James I. Reid born 1-4-1781, died 10-17-1854 Manalapan, Monmouth Co., NJ, married Sarah Davidson born 1786, died 4-8-1839; Anna Reid born 1-26-1783, died 1849, married William B. Ervin; Moica Reid born 7-31-1785, died 10-29-1823, married Joseph Davidson; Sarah Reid born 7-31-1785, died 5-10-1868, married Richard Jewell; Joseph I. Reid born 10-11787, died 10-10-1838, married Ann Miller; John I. Reid Jr. born 12-30-1789, died 6-10-1868, married Hannah Miller, born 2-10-1792, died 6-26-1864. ---------------- John Reed Jr., son of John Reid Sr. and his 2nd wife Ann (maiden name unknown) was born 8-15-1788 in Freehold, Monmouth Co., NJ. He died in Freehold, Monmouth Co., NJ. He married Elizabeth Worthy, daughter of Abraham Worthy and Sarah Craig. Child of John Reed Jr., and Elizabeth Worthy was-William Henry Reed born abt. 1823 in Perrineville, Monmouth Co., NJ, died 1-6-1901 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL. He married 1st Sarah Ann Cook abt. 1847 in Manalapan, Monmouth Co., NJ, daughter of John Cook and Catherine Gaston. She was born abt. 1826. He married 2nd Mary Elizabeth Dowdall 6-17-1862. She was born abt. 1842 in IL. She died in Nov. 1882 in Jerseyville, IL. William Henry Reed, son of John Reed Jr. and Elizabeth Worthy was born abt. 1823 in Perrineville, Monmouth Co., NJ, and died 1-6-1901 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL. He married 1st Sarah Ann Cook abt. 1847 in Manalapan, Monmouth Co., NJ, daughter of John Cook and Catherine Gaston. She was born abt. 1826. He married 2nd Mary Elizabeth Dowdall 6-17-1862. She was born abt. 1842 in IL. She died in Nov. 1882 in Jerseyville, IL. Children of William Henry Reed and his 1st Sarah Ann Cook were-John C. Reed born 1-22-1844 Monmouth Co., NJ, died 4-3-1907 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL, married Cansada Cox 1-21-1866; William M. Reed born 1846, married 1st Ellen Kurly 9-30-1869 in Jerseyville, IL, married 2nd Elizabeth Morris 2-16-1871 in Jerseyville, IL; Mary J. Reed born 1848, married Joseph T. Piggott 11-9-1859; Charles H. Reed born 1850, died 1865; Alfred Reed born 1851 NJ, married Mary Y. Powderly 11-27-1882 in Jerseyville, IL, born 1865; George Washington Reed born 3-8-1853 Monmouth Co., NJ, died 9-2-1897 in El Paso, Texas, married Mary Etta Kirby 12-22-1875 in Jerseyville, IL, born 1856, died 1935, daughter of George W. Kirby and Margaret E. Utt; Nelson Reed born 1854, died 1881; James N. Reed born 1857; Simon Reed born 1857; Firman Ebenezer Reed born 7-17-1859 Camden, NJ, died 3-9-1930 in Jerseyville, IL, married Louisa Viola Lane 6-23-1879 in Jerseyville, IL, born 1865 in Jersey Co., IL, died 1943 in Madison Co., IL, daughter of John Wesley Lane and Louisa Newberry; and Catherine Reed born 2-9-1860 in Jerseyville, IL, married Hal Hart 8-14-1885. Children of William Henry Reed and his 2nd wife Mary Elizabeth Dowdall were-Abner Reed born Apr. 1863 in Jerseyville, IL; Levi Davidson Reed born 1865 in Jerseyville, IL; Sarah Elizabeth Reed born 3-5-1867 in Jerseyville, IL, died 12-20-1937 in Jerseyville, IL, married Charles Fletcher Landon 4-8-1885, born 12-10-1863 in Jerseyville, IL, died 7-13-1936 in Jerseyville, IL, son of Milo and Huldah (Hinson) Landon; John Reed born 1870; Henry Reed born 1871; Gertrude Reed born 1873 in Jersyville, IL, died 1886 in Jerseyville, IL; Mary Etta Reed born 3-17-1878 in Jerseyville, IL, died 3-15-1882 in Jerseyville, IL; and Milnor Woodhull Reed born 8-12-1880 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL. (1) Firman Ebenezer Reed, son of William Henry Reed and his 1st wife Sarah Ann Cook was born 7-17-1859 in Camden, NJ, and died 3-9-1930 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL, He married Louisa Viola Lane 6-23-1879 in Jerseyville, IL. She was born 1865 in Jersey Co., IL, and died in 1943 in Madison Co., IL, She was the daughter of John Wesley Lane and Louisa Newberry. Children of Firman Ebenezer Reed and Louisa Viola Lane were-Fred Reed born 1896, married Minnie Folger 6-12-1907; Isabella Reed; Leila Reed, married Albert Alexander; Myrtle Reed, married Harry L. Hyndman; Archibald Dean Reed born 1885, married 1st Beulah Marville 7-15-1913, married 2nd Ollie Myrtle Prine born 1889; Lester Roy Reed born 12-17-1887 in Jersey Co., IL, died 8-21-1984 in Jerseyville, IL, married 1st Leona Delp in 1916, married 2nd Isabell Andrews 11-16-1977, married 3rd Rebecca Frances Cannon born 12-29-1894 Richwood Township, Jersey Co., IL, died 12-4-1975 in Jerseyville, IL, daughter of Samuel Cannon and Elizabeth Fondle; Lora Dell Reed born 9-6-1893 in Otter Creek Township, Jersey Co., IL, died 1936, married Arthur William Dabbs born 12-20-1892 in Otter Creek Township, Jersey Co., IL, died Nov. 1980 in Jerseyville, IL, son of Linley L. Dabbs and Rosetta Johnson; Lloyd LaVerne Reed Sr. born 4-17-1896 Otter Creek Township, Jersey Co., IL, died 11-12-1949 in Alton, Madison Co., IL married 1st Lucy Welsh born 1896, died Nov. 1918, married 2nd Stella Edith Hewitt 8-30-1919 in Jerseyville, IL, born 3-14-1900 Otterville, IL, died 2-17-1957 in Hammond, Lake Co., Indiana, daughter of John G. Hewitt and Mary A. McManus, married 3rd Phyllis (maiden name unknown; Theda Marie Reed born 5-3-1900, died 5-11-1950 Jerseyville, IL, married Paul Leonard Hewitt, born Dec. 1892 in Jersey Co., IL, died 4-10-1938, son of John G. Hewitt and Mary A. McManus. ---------------- (1a) Lloyd LaVerne Reed Sr., son of Firman Ebenezer Reed and Louisa Viola Lane was born 4-17-1896 Otter Creek Township, Jersey Co., IL, and died 11-12-1949 in Alton, Madison Co., IL He married 1st Lucy Welsh born 1896, died Nov. 1918 of the flu. He married 2nd Stella Edith Hewitt 8-30-1919 in Jerseyville, IL, born 3-14-1900 Otterville, IL, died 2-17-1957 in Hammond, Lake Co., Indiana, daughter of John G. Hewitt and Mary A. McManus. He married 3rd Phyllis (maiden name unknown). Lloyd LaVerne Reed Sr. and his 1st wife Lucy Welsh had a daughter-Lela Reed born in 1918, died in 1918 in infancy of the flu. Lloyd LaVerne and Stella (Hewitt) Reed Sr. had 8 children-Lloyd LaVerne Reed Jr. born 12-25-1924, died 3-6-2002, married Marella (maiden name unknown); Virgil Lloyd Reed Sr. born in 2-4-1922, died 11-25-1975 in East Chicago, Indiana, married 1st Rosemary (maiden name unknown), married 2nd Phyllis (maiden name unknown); Orville "Jake" Lawrence Reed born 12-31-1931, married Geneva (maiden name unknown); Roger William Reed born 6-4-1937, married Caroline (maiden name unknown); Geneva "Jenny" Rose Reed born 5-27-1927, married 1st Felix Bertolina Jr, born 1-27-1923, married 2nd William Young; Lila Lee Reed born 7-7-1935, married Peter J. Perino; Juanita Marie (Reed born 10-25-1929, married Frank Hartman 6-30-1978; and Virginia May Antoinette "Toni" Reed born 3-1-1920 Jerseyville, IL, died 12-11-2007 in Tucson, Arizona, married 1st Raleigh Leslie Sutton 4-10-1937 in Valpariso, Porter Co., Indiana, born 2-12-1910 in Eldorado, Saline Co., IL, died 12-15-1971 Streator, LaSalle Co., IL, married 2nd Frank Sol 10-16-1941 Gary, Lake Co., Indiana, born 7-16-1914 in Gary, Lake Co., Indiana, died Oct. 1977 in Broward, FL, son of Frank Sol and Rose Mouving, married 3rd Charles William Plybon 2-14-1949 in Norfolk, VA, born in Covington, Kentucky. --------------- Lloyd LaVerne Reed Sr.'s 1st wife Lucy (Welsh or Walsh) Reed's obituary - Died 11-1918. Lucy Reed, 22, wife of Lloyd Reed, dies in the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Alex Walsh. Lelea, their daughter died last Monday. Private funeral services were held from the with Rev. F. O. Wilson officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery. --------------- (1aa) Virginia May Reed, daughter of Lloyd and Stella (Hewitt) Reed Sr. was born 3-1-1920 Jerseyville, IL, and died 12-11-2007 in Tucson, Arizona. She married 1st Raleigh Leslie Sutton 4-10-1937 in Valpariso, Porter Co., Indiana, born 2-12-1910 in Eldorado, Saline Co., IL, died 12-15-1971 Streator, LaSalle Co., IL. She married 2nd Frank Sol 10-16-1941 Gary, Lake Co., Indiana, born 7-16-1914 in Gary, Lake Co., Indiana, died Oct. 1977 in Broward, FL, son of Frank Sol and Rose Mouving, She married 3rd Charles William Plybon 2-14-1949 in Norfolk, VA, born in Covington, Kentucky. Children of Raleigh Leslie Sutton and Virginia May Reed were-Raleigh Laverne Sutton born 7-11-1939 in Alton, Madison Co., married 1st. Barbara Mary Gac born 12-28-1938 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL, daughter of Edward Gac and Virginia Wisniewski, married 2nd Kathleen Ann Hileman born 3-6-1949 in Elgin, Kane Co., IL, daughter of Lawrence Gerold Hileman and Wilma Agnes Fleming, married 3rd Victoria Louise Huston born 8-11-1951 in Hannibal, Marion Co., MO, daughter of William Huston and Margery Feaster; and Barry Wayne Sutton. ------------------ Virginia May Reed's 1st husband Raleigh Leslie Sutton's obituary - Raleigh Leslie Sutton, 61, 502 N Sterling St. passed away at 5 a.m. today at his home. He had been in ill health several years. Son of Raleigh and Mabel (Sexton) Sutton, he was born Feb. 12, 1910 in Eldorado. He married Mabel Pierard Jan 1, 1941 in Chicago. She survives along with two sons, Leslie N. of Lavonia, Mich., and Raleigh L. of East Elgin: five grandsons: two sister, Mrs. Bonno (Beulah) Rhier, Auburn Heights, and Mrs. Christine Easton of Equality: two brothers, Glenn of Broughton and Donald of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Gene. A resident of Streator since 1942, he was part owner of All Type Business Service. He was a member of Streator Lodge 67 A.F. & M. and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 645. From 1947 October 1958, Mr. Sutton was engaged in ownership and operation of Pontiac garage. Visitation will be at Elias Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday morning until the time of service. Masonic Lodge will conduct services Friday at 7:30 in the funeral home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday from the funeral home. Burial will be in Peru City Cemetery, Peru. -------------- (1aaa) Raleigh Leslie Sutton and Virginia May Reed's son Raleigh Laverne Sutton was born 7-11-1939 in Alton, Madison Co., IL. He married 1st. Barbara Mary Gac born 12-28-1938 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL, daughter of Edward Gac and Virginia Wisniewski. He married 2nd Kathleen Ann Hileman born 3-6-1949 in Elgin, Kane Co., IL, daughter of Lawrence Gerold Hileman and Wilma Agnes Fleming. He married 3rd Victoria Louise Huston born 8-11-1951 in Hannibal, Marion Co., MO, daughter of William Huston and Margery Feaster. Children of Raleigh Laverne Sutton and his 1st. wife Barbara Mary Gac were-Mark Joseph Sutton born 11-8-1961 in Park Ridge, Cook Co., IL; Matthew Edward Sutton born 11-26-1962 Park Ridge, Cook Co., IL (retired from Marine Corps after 30 years service), married Lolita Abelle Alogon born 10-10-1953 Bacolod City, Republic of the Philipines; and Raleigh Lloyd Sutton born 11-18-1963 Des Plaines, Cook Co., IL, met Melissa Ann Gee, and they had a daughter Leanne Renee Sutton born 5-12-1992. Child of Raleigh Laverne Sutton and his 3rd wife Victoria Louise Huston was-William Huston Sutton born 4-30-1971 in Elk Grove Village, Cook Co., IL, married Joanna Circa 4-29-2001, born 10-28-1978 in Kaaanoff, Poland. ------------------------- (2aa) Lloyd and Stella (Hewitt) Reed Sr's son Lloyd Reed Jr's obituary - Lloyd Reed Jr., 77, formerly of Chesterfield, died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at Soldiers and Sailors Home in Quincy. Born Dec. 5, 1924, in Otterville, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Stella (Hewitt) Reed Sr. A World War II Air Force veteran, he worked as a machine operator at Beall Tool and Die Co. for 47 years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of the Wood River Moose Lodge 1349, the East Alton Machinist Lodge 660 and the Wood River Eagles Lodge. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Kurt Kaimann of Greenville and Jennifer and David Cooper of Brighton; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Lloyd L. and Rena Reed of Rosewood Heights, David J. and Schendora Reed of Alton, Kevin Lawrence Reed of Hettick and Jeffrey Lynn and Alicia Z. Reed of Oceanside, Calif.; 23 grandchildren; four sisters, Geneva "Jenny" Morgan of Benld, Lila Perino of Standard City, Juanita Hartman of Carbondale and Toni Plybon of Tucson, Ariz.; and two brothers, Orville "Jake" Reed of Alton and Roger W. Reed of Brighton. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Virgil Reed, and his former wife, Marcella Rose Smith, Dec. 8, 2001. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Paynic Home for Funerals in East Alton, where funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Clarence Barr will officiate. Burial will follow at Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Carlinville, with military rites performed by the Alton VFW Post 1308. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. ------------------ (3aa) Lloyd and Stella (Hewitt) Reed's son Roger Reed was born in 1937. He and Carolyn Talkington were married Dec. 12, 1959, at St. John's Catholic Church in Medora, IL. Roger and Carolyn (Talkington) Reed had these children-Lori Reed, Lisa Reed, Linda Reed, Leaan Reed, and Lynette Reed. ------------------ Roger and Carolyn (Talkington) Reed's golden wedding anniversary annoucement article - December 13, 2009, Roger and Carolyn Reed of Brighton are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner today (Dec. 13) at Pere Marquette Lodge. They were honored with a family trip to New York City in October. He and the former Carolyn Talkington were married Dec. 12, 1959, at St. John's Catholic Church in Medora, with Fr. Sheahan officiating. Reed is retired from General Motors and Twin Acres Nursery. She is employed part time at Brighton Pharmacy. Their children are Lori (Bob) Martin of Moscow Mills, Mo., Lisa (Roger) Greeling of Brighton, Linda (Jeff) Mayernich of Princeville, Ill., Leaan (Matt) Fischer of Alton and Lynette (Mike) Vandlik of Guilford, Conn. They have 11 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. ------------------ (1aaa) Roger and Carolyn (Talkington) Reed's daughter Lynette (Reed) Vandlik's husband Michael Vandlik's grandfather Miro J. Vandlik's obituary - Miro J. Vandlik, World War II veteran, Formerly Of Rolling Meadows A funeral service for Miro J. Vandlik, 95, formerly of Rolling Meadows, was held Friday, Dec. 21, at Meadows Funeral Home. Visitation was held on Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Bohemian National Cemetery in Chicago. Mr. Vandlik was born on March 8, 1912 in Chicago. He worked for Newart Engraving, a greeting card company, for over 47 years. He was also a veteran of WWII, serving in the Navy. He passed away on Dec. 15, 2007 at Devonshire Retirement Center in Hoffman Estates. Mr. Vandlik is preceded in death by his wife Jennie and brother Paul. He is survived by his son Robert P. (Shirley), grandchildren Michael (Lynette) and Mark (Victoria), his six great-grandchildren and siblings Joseph Vandlik and Mae Terem. In lieu of flowers, contributions maybe made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 3201 Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows. ----------------- (4aa) Virgil Lloyd Reed Sr., son of Lloyd LaVerne Reed Sr. and Stella Edith Hewitt was born in 2-4-1922, died 11-25-1975 in East Chicago, Indiana. He married 1st Rosemary (maiden name unknown). He married 2nd Phyllis (maiden name unknown). Children of Virgil Lloyd Reed Sr., and 2nd wife Phyllis (maiden name unknown) was-Virgil Lloyd Reed Jr. ---------------- (5aa) Geneva "Jenny" Rose Reed, daughter of Lloyd LaVerne Reed Sr. and Stella Edith Hewitt was born 5-27-1927. She died at Heritage Health in Gillespie, IL on Saturday, September 26, 2015. She married 1st Felix Bertolina Jr, born 1-27-1923. She married Felix Bertolino, Jr. on Feb. 28, 1945 in Louisiana and he died on August 9, 1988. She then married William Young who also preceded her in death. She was a Bookkeeper for Bertolino Produce. Children of Geneva "Jenny" Rose Reed, and 1st husband Felix Bertolina Jr, were-Felix Reed Bertilina born 10-10-1964, married Paula (maiden name unknown); and Lola Maxine Bertilina born 1959, married Joel David Warford. ----------- Geneva "Jenny" Rose (Reed) Bertolino Young's obituary - Geneva R. Bertolino Young, 88, of Gillespie, IL, died at Heritage Health in Gillespie, IL on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 7:27 am. She was born May 27, 1927, in Otterville, IL to Lloyd Reed & Stella (Hewitt) Reed. She married Felix Bertolino, Jr. on Feb. 28, 1945 in Louisiana and he died on August 9, 1988. She then married William Young who also preceded her in death. She was a Bookkeeper for Bertolino Produce. Geneva was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxilary Post 4547 of Gillespie, IL . She is survived by her Daughter, Lola (Joel) Warford of Benld, IL; Son, Felix Reed (Cyndi) Bertolino of Gillespie, IL; Seven Grandchildren, Nicole (Doug) Eichen, Laura (Shannon) Campbell, Anthony "Tony" Warford, Jaime (Kyle) Bertolino Montgomery, Ashly Long, Jordan Bertolino, Danny Bertolino; Eight Great-Grandchildren, Dominique Kierbach, Kaitlyn Eichen, Gavin Warford, Mason Campbell, Sadie Campbell, Megan Eichen, Jaidyn Long, Griffin Montgomery; Two Sisters, Juanita Hartman of Goreville, IL, Lila Perino of Carlinville, IL; Two Brothers, Roger (Carolyn) Reed of Brighton, IL, Orville Reed of Alton, IL. Geneva was preceded in death by her Father, Lloyd Reed; Mother, Stella Reed; First Husband, Felix Bertolino, Jr., Second Husband, William Young; Grandchild, Michael H. Bertolino; Sister, Toni Plybon; 2 Brothers, Virgil Reed and Lloyd Reed, Jr.. Friends may call on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Kravanya Funeral Home Gillespie from 5:00 pm until the time of service. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 7:00 PM at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie with Pastor Steve Friese officiating. Memorials are suggested to Donor's Choice. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL is in charge of the arrangements. ----------------- (1aaa) Felix Reed Bertilina, son of Geneva "Jenny" Rose Reed, and 1st husband Felix Bertolina Jr. born 10-10-1964, married Paula (maiden name unknown). Children of Felix Reed Bertilina and Paula (maiden name unknown) were-Michael Bertilina born 12-6-1981; and Jaime Bertilina born in 1979. ---------------- (2aaa) Lola Maxine Bertilina, daughter of Geneva "Jenny" Rose Reed, and 1st husband Felix Bertolina Jr. born 1959, married Joel David Warford. Children of Lola Maxine Bertilina and Joel David Warford were-Nicole Michelle Warford born 1978; Laura Beth Warford born 1980; and Anthony David Warford born 1982. ----------------- (6aa) Juanita Marie Reed, daughter of Lloyd LaVerne Reed Sr. and Stella Edith Hewitt was born 10-25-1929. She married Frank Hartman 6-30-1978. Children of were-Alan Hartman; and Rebecca Hartman born born 7-25-1948, 1-6-2003, married Buchanan (first name unknown). ------------------ (7aa) Lila Lee Reed, daughter of Lloyd LaVerne Reed Sr. and Stella Edith Hewitt was born 7-2-1935. She married Peter J. Perino. Child of Lila Lee Reed and Peter J. Perino was-Roger L. Perino. ------------------ (8aa) Orville "Jake" Lawrence Reed, son of Lloyd LaVerne Reed Sr. and Stella Edith Hewitt was born 12-31-1931. He married Geneva (maiden name unknown) born 1936, died 1987. Children of Orville Laurence Reed and Geneva (maiden name unknown) were-Terry Reed, married Shirley (maiden name unknown); and Kindell Reed, died 1987. ---------------- (1aaa) Terry Reed, son of Orville Lawrence Reed and Geneva (maiden name unknown) married Shirley (maiden name unknown). Children of Terry Reed and Shirley (maiden name unknown) were-Jake Reed; and Lee Ann Reed, married Matthew Fischer, and they had a daughter Lynna Fischer born 7-11-2003. --------------- (2a) Firman Ebenezer Reed and Louisa Viola Lane's son Lester R. Reed's obituary - Died 08-21-1984, Lester R. Reed, 96, died at 4:20 pm August 21, at Jersey Community hospital. Services were conducted Friday afternoon at Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Rev. R. E. George officiated and burial was in Upper Alton cemetery. He was born December 17, 1887 in Jersey County, son of the late Firman & Louisa (Lane) Reed. He married Leona (Delp) Reed of Fieldon in 1916, she preceded him in death. His survivors are his wife, the former Isabell Andrews, of Cottage Hills whom he married November 16, 1977 in Jerseyville; 1 niece, Mrs. Lila Blackorby, and 1 nephew, Orville Dabbs of Jerseyville. He was also preceded in death by 4 sisters, 3 brothers and 1 daughter. Memorials may be given to United Methodist church, where he was a member. --------------- (3a) Firman Ebenezer Reed and Louisa Viola Lane's daughter Theda Marie Reed was born 5-3-1900 in Jersey Co., IL, and died 5-11-1950 Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL. She married John and Mary (McManus) Hewitt's son Paul Leonard Hewitt. He was born in 1892 in Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, IL. He died 4-10-1938 in Jersey County, IL. He was a WWI Veteran, a US Army Private Field Artillery. He is buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, English Township, Jersey County, IL. They had 6 children-John Edward Hewitt born in 1924, died in 1942 in WWII, killed in action during the North African invasion, while serving aboard the vessel Tasker M. Bliss; Jesse Samuel Hewitt born in 1934, died in 1994, married Verna Jean Rothe; Jerry Lee Hewitt born in 1931; Mrs. Marjorie M. (Hewitt) Chapman born in 1922 of Greenfield, IL, married John W. Chapman; Mrs. Phyllis Ann (Hewitt) Yost born 1929 of Brighton, IL who married Samuel Yost 5-26-1955, and Mrs. Betty (Hewitt) Willenburg born 7-17-1920 in Jerseyville, IL, died 3-5-2001 in Jerseyville, IL. She is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. She married Francis Charles "Frank" Willenburg 2-2-1946 in Jerseyville, IL. He died 12-16-1995. They had 2 children-a son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Fran Willenburg of Jerseyville; a daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Ed Gowin of Kane; two grandchildren, Pamela Royse of Hopkinsville, Ky., and Shawn Clark of Brussels; three great-grandchildren, Jacob and Kelsey Royse and Easton Clark.(Note: For more information about Theda Marie Reed and Paul Leonard Hewitt's family see above on this page under the Hewitt family.) -------------- (4a) Firman Ebenezer Reed and Louisa Viola Lane's daughter Lora Dell Reed was born 9-6-1893 in Otter Creek Township, Jersey Co., IL, and died in 1936. She married Arthur William Dabbs born 12-20-1892 in Otter Creek Township, Jersey Co., IL, died Nov. 1980 in Jerseyville, IL, son of Linley L. Dabbs and Rosetta Johnson. Children of Arthur William Dabbs and Lora Dell Reed were-Orville C. Dabbs born 6-5-1915 in Jersey Co., IL, died 12-25-2000 at his home in Jerseyville, IL; and Lila Rose Dabbs born in 1917 in Otter Creek Township, Jersey Co., IL, died 9-15-2004 in Jerseyville, IL, married 1st married Clyde Reddish, married 2nd Harold Richard Blackorby, --------------- (1aa) Arthur William Dabbs and Lora Dell Reed's daughter Lila Rose Dabbs was born in 1917 in Otter Creek Township, Jersey Co., IL, and died 9-15-2004 in Jerseyville, IL. Lila Rose Dabbs married first Clyde M. Reddish. They were married 3 years when he died in WWII. Lila and Clyde Reddish had a daughter Peggy Jo Reddish who married Paul Wheaton. Lila married 2nd Harold Blackorby Sr. 9-30-1946 in Greenville, IL. He died 6-4-1997. They had 1 son-David Neal Blackorby. Harold Blackorby Sr. had been married previous to his marriage to Lila Dabbs to Helen Hall and they had a son Harold R. Blackorby Jr. -------------- Arthur W. and Lora (Reed) Dabbs's daughter Lila Rose (Dabbs) Reddish Blackorby's obituary - Lila Rose Blackorby, 87, died at 7:55 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004, at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 17, 1917, in the Otter Creek Township portion of Jersey County, one of two children of Arthur W. and Lora (Reed) Dabbs. She married Cpl. Clyde M. Reddish, and they were married for three years before he became a casualty of World War II. She married Harold Blackorby on Sept. 30, 1946, in Greenville, and they shared a marriage that spanned 50 years before his death June 4, 1997. Educated in the Jersey County country schools, her early employment included the International Shoe factory and Inman's Department Store, both in Jerseyville. She also served as the Welcome Wagon hostess for Jerseyville and Wood River. Her true career enjoyment was fulfilled as the chief deputy recorder of deeds in the Jersey County Clerk's Office, where she served for 17 years with Linda Crotchett. Her many memberships included the First United Methodist Church of Jerseyville, Jersey County Republican organizations and the Jersey Community Hospital Volunteers. She was especially proud to be listed in the "Who's Who in American Politics" and receiving the charter for the first Cub Scout pack in Jerseyville, which was Pack 59 in 1953. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy Jo and Paul Wheaton of Wood River; two sons and daughters-in-law, David Neal and Laura Blackorby of Fort Smith, Ark., and Harold R. and Donna Blackorby of Hartford; 10 grandchildren, David Jr., Paige and Barton Blackorby, Bradley and his wife, Linda Wheaton, Kelly and her husband, Tom Hebel, Paula Jo and her husband, Steve Bollini, Deena and her husband, Jerry Cates, Denise and her husband, Steve Gray, Harold R. Blackorby III, and Lois and her husband, James Eagleson; eight great-grandchildren, Andrew and Christopher Wheaton, Timothy Wiemers, Justin and Shane Bollini, Cody Cates and Christiana and Colin Gray; her nieces and nephews, Carol and Donald Little, both of Jerseyville; six great-nephews; and her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and their families. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, Stephen A. Jackson; her only brother and his wife, Orville and Mildred Dabbs; and a nephew, Darrell Dabbs. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Mark Meyers and her son, the Rev. Harold R. Blackorby Jr., will officiate. Burial will be at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville. Memorials may be given to the activity department at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. ------------------- (2aa) Arthur and Lora (Reed) Dabbs's son Orville C. Dabbs was born 6-5-1915 in Fieldon, Richwood Township, Jersey County, IL. He died 12-25-2000 at his home in Jerseyville, IL. He worked at Laclede Steel Co. in Alton IL. He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery, in Godfrey, Madison County, IL. He married Milded K. Schaake 12-5-1936 at Fieldon Evangelical and Reform Church in Fieldon, IL. She died 8-15-1995. They had 2 children-Carol Dabbs and her husband Donald Little of Jerseyville, IL, and Darrell Dabbs (deceased) married Cindy of Jerseyville, IL. ------------------ After his first wife Lora (Reed) Dabb's death Arthur Dabbs remarried to Frances Matilda Groppel. She was born 12-20-1892 in Jersey County, IL, and died 9-4-1970 at home in Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, IL. She is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. She was the daughter of Henry and Catherine (Haushalter) Groppel. She and Arthur Dabbs had no children together. She had been married before to John Wachter, and they had a daughter Loretta Wachter who married Keith Martin of Springfield, IL. (Note: Arthur Dabb's wife Frances Matilda (Groppel) Wachter Dabbs was my mother Lovie (Kraushaar) Westfall's cousin. She was the daughter of Katherine (Haushalter) Groppel Horn a sister to my mother's mother Caroline Haushalter.) (2) Alfred Reed, son of William Henry Reed and his 1st wife Sarah Ann Cook was born 1851 in NJ. He married Mary Y. Powderly 11-27-1882 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL. She born 1865. Children of Alfred Reed and Mary Y. Powderly were-Nellie Reed born 1892; and Maymey Reed born 1895. (3) George Washington Reed, son of William Henry Reed and his 1st wife Sarah Ann Cook was born 3-8-1853 Monmouth Co., NJ, and died 9-2-1897 in El Paso, Texas. He married Mary Etta Kirby 12-22-1875 in Jerseyville, IL. She was born 1856, and died 1935, daughter of George W. Kirby and Margaret E. Utt. Children of George Washington Reed and Mary Etta Kirby were-Daisy Kirby Reed born 1-2-1878 in Jersey Co., IL, died 12-17-1897 in El Paso, Texas, married Lee Roy Buck in 1897 in El Paso, Texas; Edith Leon Reed born 12-24-881 in Jersey Co., IL, died 1892 in El Paso, Texas; and George Leslie Reed born 1892 in El Paso, Texas, died 1982, married Elnora Brown. ---------------- (1a) Daisy Kirby Reed, daughter of George Washington Reed and Mary Etta Kirby was born 1-2-1878 in Jersey Co., IL, and died 12-17-1897 in El Paso, Texas. She married Lee Roy Buck in 1897 in El Paso, Texas. Children of Daisy Kirby Reed and Lee Roy Buck were-Anna Dora Buck, Etta May Buck, Daisy Margaret Buck, Mattie Pearl Buck, George Leroy Buck, and Edith Nell Buck. ---------------- (2a) George Leslie Reed, son of George Washington Reed and Mary Etta Kirby was born 1892 in El Paso, Texas, and died 1982. He married Elnora Brown. Child of George Leslie Reed and Elnora Brown was-Joice Leslie Reed. (4) John C. Reed, son of William Henry Reed and his 1st wife Sarah Ann Cook was born 1-22-1844 Monmouth Co., NJ, and died 4-3-1907 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL. He married Cansada Cox 1-21-1866. Children of John C. Reed and Cansada Cox were-William Van Reed, died Mar. 1923 in Jersey Co., IL, married Mary C. (maiden name unknown); 3 other children of John C. Reed and Cansada Cox died in infancy. ----------------- William Henry Reed and his 1st wife Sarah Ann (Cook) Reed's son John C. Reed's obituary - Reed. Died 4-3-1907. John C. Reed 63 years, 4 months, 11 days, was born in Monmouth County, New Jersey, October 22, 1844. He came to Illinois with his parents about the year 1857. He was married to Cannie (Cox) Reed January 21, 1866 by Rev C. H. Foote, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Jerseyville, Illinois. To this union 4 children were born, 1 daughter and 3 sons, of which 3 died in infancy. Willian V. (Van) the only one surviving his father. He enlisted in Company D, 144th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, on August 30, 1864, and was honorably discharched July 14, 1865. My Reed died at his residence on Goodrich St. March 4 at 2:50 pm. He leaves his wife, 1 son, many brothers; relatives and friends. He was known as a good citizen and respected by all who knew him. During the past year, and especially the last 3 months, he had been an intense sufferer. A few weeks ago he accepted Christ as a personal savior and was baptized witnessing a good confession. We rejoice to believe that he fell asleep in Jesus. The final services were held in the Presbyterian Church, Friday, May 6 at 2:30 pm and were conducted by Rev, W. H. Jordan who was assisted by Rev. S. Catt. (5) Sarah Elizabeth Reed, daughter of William Henry Reed and his 2nd wife Mary Elizabeth Dowdall was born 3-5-1867 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL, and died 12-20-1937 in Jerseyville, IL. She married Charles Fletcher Landon 4-8-1885, born 12-10-1863 in Jerseyville, IL, and died 7-13-1936 in Jerseyville, IL. He was son of Milo Landon (1838-1907) and Huldah Hinson (1845-1896). Milo Landon was a son of Norton Landon (1811-1884) and Sarah Ann Fortner/Falkner (1818-1882); a grandson of Ethan Landon (1779-1850) and Hannah Lindsley born bef. 1790; and a great grandson of Thomas Landon born bef. 1760 in Vermont, and Experience Johnson born 1770. Children of Sarah Elizabeth Reed and Charles Fletcher Landon were-Ivan Landon born 6-15-1885 in Jersey Co., IL; Lawrence Landon born 4-11-1887 in Jersey Co., IL, married Mayme Price; Henry Landon born 9-3-1889 in Jersey Co., IL, married Jessie Cope 1-8-1908 in Jersey Co., IL; Nina Landon born 12-13-1891 in Jersey Co., IL, married Herman Christopher Kirchner in Jersey Co., IL; Myra Landon born 2-27-1894 in Jersey Co., IL, married John Blackstock Williams; Milo Landon born 3-10-1896 in Jersey Co., IL; Paul Landon born 6-9-1899 in Jersey Co., IL; Clyde Landon born 11-23-1901 in Jersey Co., IL, married Dessie Waddell; and Mary Landon born 12-9-1903 in Jersey Co., IL, died 5-14-1994, White Hall, Greene Co., IL. ---------- (1a) Charles Fletcher Landon and Sarah Elizabeth (Reed) Landon's daughter Nina (Landon) Kirchner's husband Herman Christopher Kirchner's obituary - Herman Christopher Kirchner died 02-21-1964. Unknown newspaper, 27 February 1964: "H. Kirchner, ex-sheriff, died Friday - Herman Christopher Kirchner of this city, former city and county official, died Friday afternoon, 21 February at 1:35 o'clock at Garnet's Nursing Home where he had resided six days. His death followed an extended period of ill health. The family home was at 407 West Spruce Street. Mr. Kirchner was elected Sheriff of Jersey County in 1954 and served a four year term. He also served eight years as Deputy Sheriff during the regimes of Sheriff Herman H. Blackorby, Jr., and the late Sheriff C. E. Wedding. Mr. Kirchner was employed as radio operator for one year during the term of office of Sheriff Howard Perdun. In 1951, Mr. Kirchner was elected a member of the Jerseyville City Council and served as Commissioner of Public Property. He resigned the post in December, 1954, to assume his duties as sheriff. A resident of Jerseyville for twenty-seven years, Mr. Kirchner and his wife engaged in the grocery business for five years, and he also operated a filling station for a time. The decedent operated a milk route in the county for ten years. Mr. Kirchner was a son of the Late Otha and Mary Brockmeyer Kirchner and was born in Jersey County on 11 September 1890. His age at the time of death was seventy-three years, five months and ten days. he was a member of the Otterville Baptist church and of Jerseyville Lodge No. 394, AF & AM surviving Mr. Kirchner are his wife, Mrs. Nina L. Kirchner, one daughter, Mrs. Preston (Eunice) Mowen of Jerseyville, one son, Hurbert Kirchner of Alton, two grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Betha Myers of Jerseyville. One daughter Mrs. Melva Oliphint, preceded him in death. Friends called at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home where final rites were held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Rev. Mode Powell, pastor of the First Methodist church, officiated and interment was in Oak Grove cemetery. Masonic services were held Saturday evening at the funeral home. Go To Related Families-Page 2e-1 Back to Related Families-Page 2d Return To My Homepage