WESTFALL GENEALOGY Related Families-Page 2i (Wanick/Feyerabend) Julius S. Wanick Julius S. Wanick (or Julius C. Wanick) was born 21 Mar 1873, and died 2 Jan 1955. His father was John Wanick and his mother was Rose Ann Hatfield. Julius S. Wanick was born on 21 Mar 1873 at Taylorville, Christian Co, IL (note: his obituary says he was born in Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois). He married Lola (or Lula) V. Cornelius, daughter of James William Douglas Cornelius and Barbara E Houston, on 17 Feb 1913 at Hardin, Calhoun Co, IL. Julius Wanick died on 2 Jan 1955 at Jerseyville, Jersey Co, IL, at age 81. Julius S. Wanick's father John Wanick was a Civil War Veteran, and his father is buried in the Taylorville, IL area. John Wanick was born in 1833 in North Carolina. He died in 1872 in Christian County, IL. He married Rose Ann Hatfield Nov. 22, 1855 in Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois. She was born 3 Mar 1838, and died in Nov 1917 in Eldred, Greene County, Illinois. They had these children-Julius Wanick (1873-1955), Willis Wanick, and William R. Wanick. John Wanick was a son of Jacob Wanick born in Amsterdam, Holland on 28 May 1797 to Jese Wanick (1870- ?). Jacob married Sarah (maiden name unknown), born unknown, died 1842, and they had 8 children. He passed away on 30 Mar 1866 in Edinburg, Christian County, Illinois. Children of Jacob and Sarah Wanick were-George Wanick. Sarah Wanack (Unknown-1844), Mary Wanick (1813-Unknown), Tobias Wanack (1823-1903), Daniel Wanick (1828-Unknown), Susannah Wanack (1829-1849), John Wanick (1833-1872), and Mathew M. Wanick (1841-1861). Julius S. Wanick married Lola V. Cornelius. Lola Cornelius was born 14 Sep 1886, died 15 Jul 1954. Her father was James William Douglas Cornelius born 9 Apr 1864, died 18 Nov 1934 in Alton, Madison County, IL at age 70. He married Barbara Evelynn Houston 9-28-1886 in Fulton County, IL, the daughter of George Wesley Houston and Susan (Davis) Houston. Barbara E. (Houston) Cornelius born 20 Nov 1864 in Browning, Schuyler County, IL, died 18 Mar 1943 in Alton, Madison County, IL at age 78. Lola Cornelius was born on 14 Sep 1886 at Browning, Schuyler Co, IL. She married Julius Wanick, son of John Wanick and Rose Ann Hatfield, on 17 Feb 1913 at Hardin, Calhoun Co, IL. Lola Cornelius died on 15 Jul 1954 at Jerseyville, Jersey Co, IL, at age 67. She was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Jersey Co, IL. Her husband Julius Wanick was born 21 Mar 1873, and died 2 Jan 1955.  Julius and Lola (Cornelius) Wanick had 8 children-Bertha E. Wanick, Alberta Wanick, Martha E. Wanick, Mary Louise Wanick, Robert H. Wanick, and 3 other children who were stillborn. ---------- Julius S. Wanick's obituary - Julius S. Wanick, JERSEYVILLE—Funeral rites for Julius S. Wanick, 81, who died Saturday in Green Lawn Nursing Home, were conducted at 3 p.m. today in Jacoby Bros. Funeral Home. The Rev. F. W. Schwarzlose, pastor of First Methodist Church, officiated at the rites, after which the body was interred in Oak Grove Cemetery. Mr. Wanick, who was born March 21, 1873, in Pittsfield, was a son of the late John and Rose Hatfield Wanick. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Alberta Lavey, Moro Bay, Calif.; Mrs. Floyd Westfall, Jerseyville; Mrs. Fred Luft, White Hall, and Mrs. Virgil Colbert, Troy, Mo.; a son, Robert Wanick, Alton; 21 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. --------- Julius S. Wanick's wife Lola (Cornelius) Wanick's obituary - JERSEYVILLE. — Mrs. Lula Wanick, 67, who was found unconscious in the yard at her home on Stryker St, Wednesday evening, died Thursday at 4:05 p.m. in Alton Memorial Hospital. Her death was believed to have been due to the extreme heat. She was born Sept. 14,1886, at Browning, IL, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Cornelius. Surviving are her husband, Julius; a son, Robert, of Alton; four daughters, Mrs. Alberta Lavy, Troy, Mo.; Mrs. Floyd Westfall, Jerseyville; Mrs. Fred Luff, White Hall, and Mrs. Virgil Colbert, Silex, Mo.; .three sisters, Mrs. Albert Halbert, Alton; Mrs. Jessie O'Donald, Michael, and Mrs. Mabel Dunsing, Jerseyville; 21 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. The body is at Jacoby Bros. Funeral Home, where friends may call after 7 p.m. today. Funeral rites will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. (DST) in the funeral home by the Rev. F. W. Schwarzlose, pastor of the First Methodist Church, Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. ------------ Julius S. Wanick's brother Willis Wanick was born in Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois in abt. 1870. He died Mar. 10, 1936 in Michael, Calhoun County, Illinois at age 66. He married Eva L. (French) "Evie" Bean Wanick born Oct., 1867 in Scott County, Illinois, died Jan. 9, 1949 in Illinois. "Evie" was the daughter of George Washington Bean (1844 - 1921) and Martha Ann Funk (1843 - 1873). Her mother, Martha, died in 1873 and her father married Carrie R. Stover on 23 Dec 1875 in Greene County, Illinois. Evie lived with her father, step-mother, brother and half-siblings in Scott County, Illinois. Evie married 1st John French on 28 Oct 1886 in Pike County, Illinois. He worked as a farm laborer in Scott County, and they were parents 5 children. Children from first marriage: 2 sons, 1 daughter, 2 unknown. Evie married 2nd Willis Wanick about 1907. They lived in Calhoun County, Illinois. Willis and 2 of Evie's sons, Clifford and Oscar, worked there as shell diggers. By 1920, the Wanicks moved to Greene County, Illinois. Evie's husband, Willis, and her son, Oscar, worked at a logging camp. Evie and Willis did not have any surviving children. They had a son Sarias Lanaid Wanick who died in infancy, born Jul. 12, 1917, died Aug. 13, 1917. This infant lived for 1 month and 1 day. The only known Wanick family in Calhoun County, Illinois in the 1910's was that of Willis Wanick and Eva L. "Evie" (nee Bean) Wanick. Evie would have been 49 by the time this baby was born. Evie Wanick and the baby are both buried at Hardin City Cemetery. (Note: Unable to locate any marker for Sarias' grave). Evie's husband Willis Wanick died and she lived in Hardin, Calhoun County, Illinois with her son, Oscar, in 1940. At the time of her death, Evie was 81-years-old. Burial: Hardin Cemetery, Hardin, Calhoun County, Illinois. She was mother of: Clifford E. French, Oscar G. French (1889 - 1958), (Unknown) French, Fannie F. French, and (Unknown) French. Evie's sibling: Leo Bean. ---------- Willis Wanick's wife Eva L. (French) "Evie" Bean Wanick's obituary - Mrs. Evie Warnick, 81, widow of Willis Warnick, died early Monday at her home near the Hardin Bridge. She was the daughter of' George and Martini Funk Bean of Winchester and had lived there until moving to Hardin 23 years ago. One son, Oscar French, by a previous marriage, survives and also one sister, Mrs. Armilage, of Exeter, Ill. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Roland Foulkerls at the Presbyterian Church Tuesday afternoon and burial was in the Hardin cemetery. ---------- Julius S. Wanick's brother William R. Wanick was born in Illinois in 1857. He married Alice Delinda Mathews born unknown, died Jan. 24, 1915. She was married previously to William Northcott (or Northcutt), and had 3 sons, Allard Northcott, Andrew Northcott and Jesse Northcott, and 2 daughters, Alice Northcott and another daughter (name unknown). Mrs. Alice D. (Mathews) Northcott married William R. Wanick on 22 Sep 1894 in Pike Co., IL, and they had these children-William R. Wanick (1892 - 1990), Albert Wanick (1896 - 1926), Rosa Wanick (1898- ?), and Charles Wanick (1902 - 1965). Her Burial: Miller Cemetery, Pearl, Pike County, Illinois, ------------ (1x) Albert Wanick, son of William R. Wanick & Alice Matthews was born in 1896 in Pike County, Illinois and died Aug. 3, 1926 in Alton, Madison County, Illinois, age 29 in a quarry accident. He married Rosie (maiden name unknown). Burial: Miller Cemetery, Pearl, Pike County, Illinois, ----------- Albert Wanick's obituary - Albert Wanick Succumbs to Cerebral Hemorrhage induced by Basal Skull Fracture. Mystery shrouds the exact nature of an accident at 11 a.m. Tuesday which cost the life ot Albert Wanick. 29 years, old, an employee of the Mississippi Lime and Material Co. Wanick died at 7 p, m. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage induced by a basal fracture of the skull. Deputy Coroner Hoehn was told today by officials, of the company that Wanick was at work in a tunnel in the face of the bluff near the No. 2 quarry at the firm, and that it is supposed he was struck by a stone falling from the roof. Working near Wanick at time of the accident was Ernest Vleth. He saw Wanick collapse but does not know how he came to be struck. Vleth said that he was engaged in lifting a heavy piece of rock onto a small truck. Wanick was doing similar work near him, and as Vieth looked up from lifting the stone, he saw Wanick had fallen. Assistance was called, and Wanick was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital. The attending Physician found evidence of a fracture which was confirmed in an x-ray. Wanick came here from Hillview, Ill where he was born Sept. 1896. Surviving him are a sister, Mrs. Rose Walton and two-brothers, Charles and William, all of Pearl, Ill; 2 half sisters, Mrs. _______, and Mrs. Alice Hazelwood. both of Elsah. Ill., and three-half brothers, Allard Northcott of Pearl, Andrew Northcott of Alton and Jesse Northcott of Hillview. All out of town brothers and sisters were here early today In response to the death message with exception of the sisters at Elsah, who were expected later. The body of Wanick will be taken to Pearl, Ill., Thursday and it is planned to have the funeral on Friday. The body will lie in state at the Klunk funeral parlor at 29 East Broadway this evening where friends who desire may call, The coroner will conduct an inquest tonight at 7 o'clock at the Bauer and Hochn funeral home. ----------- Albert Wanick's half sister Alice Telina (Northcott) Hazelwood Longwell's obituary - Mrs. Alice Telina Longwell, 71, of 212 E. Pearl St., died Monday at 8:45 p. m. in Greenlawn Nursing Home in Jerseyville. Born Sept. 2,1890, in Pike County, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Northcutt. She was a charter member ol the State Street Baptist Church of Jerseyville, Survivors are a son, Lloyd Hazelwood of Jerseyville; .two daughters, Mrs. Robert Bowmen of Jerseyville; and Mrs. Albert Colley of Jacksonville; and one stepson, Harry Hazelwood of Mexico, Mo. Also surviving are two half brothers, Charles Wanick and William Wanick of Pearl. There are four grandchildren. One daughter preceded her in death. Friends may call after 7:30 p m, Tuesday at the Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home in Jerseyville Funeral services will be Dec. 28 at 1 p. m. from the funeral home with the Rev. Cleo Zlnn officiating. Interment will be in Bethalto Cemetery. --------- (2x) William R "Bill" Wanick, son of William R. Wanick & Alice Matthews was born May 5, 1892 in Milton, Pike County, Illinois, and died Jun. 18, 1990 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. He married 1st Jessie L. Reese (1900 - 1975), and he married 2nd Sarah Martha Hall Owen (1910 - 1997). He had these children-Hazel Lorene Wanick (1920 - 1928); Rose Alice Wanick Witt (1943 - 1977); Pauline Wanick Dirksmeyer; Mary Wanick Buchanan; Billie Lee Wanick Williams; Florence Ruth Wanick King; Allard Wanick; Charlie Wanick; Ralph Cecil Wanick; and John Paul Wanick. His Burial: Miller Cemetery, Pearl, Pike County, Illinois, ------------- William R. Wanick's obituary - WANICK, William R.; born 5 May 1892, Milton, IL; died 18 Jun 1990, in Jacksonville, IL at (Meline Manor Nursing Home); buried: Miller Cemetery, near Pearl, IL; married Sarah Hall Owen on 7 Oct 1943 in Hardin, IL; father William Riley Wanick; mother Alice Delinda Matthews. A resident of Pearl, IL. Survived by his wife; four daughters: Pauline Dirksmeyer of Jerseyville, Mary Buchanan of Jacksonville, Bill Lee Williams of Barry and Florence Ruth King of Rockport; four sons: Allard, Charlie and Ralph Cecil Wanick, all of Pearl, and John Paul Wanick of Valley City; 12 grandchildren and one great grandson. Preceded by two daughters; a son; seven brothers; and three sisters. ---------- (1xx) Hazel Lorene Wanick, daughter of William R. Wanick & Jessie Reese was born Nov. 16, 1920 in Hillview, Greene County, Illinois, and died Jul. 14, 1928 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. Burial: Pine Tree Cemetery, Patterson, Greene County, Illinois. ----------- (2xx) Rose Alice (Wanick) Chiattello Witt, daughter of William Richard Wanick was born Nov. 25, 1943 in Pearl, Pike County, Illinois, and died Aug. 7, 1977 in Alton, Madison County, Illinois. Wife of: (#1) Mr. Chiattello and (#2) Alfred Grover Witt, Sr., son of William Ernest Witt and Opal Parnell. Mother of, at least: Andretta Chiattello, Miller Chiattello, and Alfred Witt, Jr. Burial: Shipman Cemetery, Shipman, Macoupin County, Illinois. ------------ (3xx) William R. Wanick's son John P. Wanick's wife Vickey (McDaniels) Wanick's obituary - Vickey (McDaniels) Wanick , 51, of Griggsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008 at the Passavant Hospital, Jacksonville. She was born Oct. 18, 1956 in Alton to Charles William and Kay A. Rhodes McDaniels. Vickey married John P. Wanick Oct. 21, 1974 in Alton and he survives. She worked as a proces­sor at the Perma-Bound Books in Jacksonville, IL. She enjoyed reading and sewing. She loved her pets chihuahua and rat terrier, "Rocky" and "Chico". Survivors include her husband, John P. Wanick; father and step mother, Charles (Starr) McDaniels of Pearl; mother and step father, Kay (Robert) Deucker of Cottage Hills; two daughters, Mrs. Chris (Carrie) Taylor of Pittsfield and Mrs. Eric (Candice) Maechling of Lake St. Louis, Mo.; a brother, Rickey McDaniels of Alton; and two half brothers, Lee McDaniels and Charlie McDaniels, both of Pearl; two step-brothers, Dwane McDaniels of Detroit and James McDaniels of Illiopolis; three sis­ters, Mrs. John (Billie) Parker of Nebo, Terri McDaniels of Nebo and Mrs. Chuck (Candy) Ambrose of Bethalto; and half sister, Mrs. Joe (Starr) Muech of Loami; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Bill Herald officiat­ing. Burial was at the Miller Cemetery in Pearl. Visitation was held Saturday, Oct. 4, from noon till 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Lunch was served after the service at the Pittsfield Calvary Baptist Church. ------------- (4xx) William R. Wanick's son Allard Wanick was born Apr. 8, 1922 in Pike County, Illinois. He died 10 July 1999. He married Virginia M. Allison July 18, 1942, in Troy, Mo. She was born Feb. 1, 1926 in Hillview, Greene County, Illinois, and died Feb. 8, 1999 in Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois. Burial was in Green Pond Cemetery in Pearl, Pike County, Illinois. Allard and Virginia M. Allison Wanick had 2 children-Thomas M. Wanick and Naomi (Wanick) Stewart. ----------- Allard Wanick's wife Virginia M. (Allison) Wanick's obituary - Virginia M. (Allison) Wanick, 73, died at 12:15 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 1999, at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jerseyville. Born Feb. 1, 1926, in Hillview, she was a daughter of Jess and Frances (Corbin) Allison. She married Allard L. Wanick on July 18, 1942, in Troy, Mo. He survives. In addition to her husband, surviving are a son, Thomas M. Wanick of Jerseyville; a daughter, Naomi Stewart of Pittsfield; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a half brother, Joseph Hunnicutt of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hanks-Gubser Funeral Home in Pearl, where services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Green Pond Cemetery in Pearl. Memorials may be given to Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. -------------- (5xx) William R. and Jessie L. (Reese) Wanick's daughter Pauline Mae (Wanick) Dirksmeyer's obituary - Pauline Mae Wanick Dirksmeyer, age 79, of White Hall, died Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 19, 2003 at the home of her son in White Hall. She was born Jan. 9, 1924 in Hillview, the daughter of William R. and Jessie L. Reese Wanick. She married Virgil N. Dirksmeyer in August of 1940 at Bowling Green, Missouri and he preceded her in death on Sept. 26, 1951. She is survived by one son, William J. (wife, Deborah) Dirksmeyer of White Hall; two daughters, Paulletta F. (husband, Clarence) Bishop of Barrow and Sandra L. (husband, Douglas) Cox of White Hall; four grandchildren, Virgil C. Bishop, Cathy L. Admire, William Vance Dirksmeyer and Gary (Chuck) Lawson; and eleven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Howard Lee Wanick and Alfred Fielder and two sisters, Helen Hamilton and Hazel Wanick. Mrs. Dirksmeyer worked many years for Columbiana Seed Company in Eldred and then worked at IL-MO Door and Sash Company in Roodhouse. She was a member of the Mozier Christian Church and a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Mozier. She enjoyed playing bingo and fishing. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003 at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in White Hall with burial at the Summit Grove Cemetery near Kampsville. The family will meet friends from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Blessing Hospice of Greene County. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com ---------- (3x) Charles L Wanick, son of William R. Wanick & Alice Matthews was born in 1902 in Pike County, Illinois, and died in 1965 in Alton, Madison County, Illinois. He married Henrietta (maiden name unknown) July 19, 1935. She was born in 1901. Burial: Green Pond Cemetery, Pearl, Pike County, Illinois. Children of Charles L. Wanick were-Charles Wanick Jr.. and Mrs. Goldie Splain; Stepchildren were-Ernest Reed and Mrs. Virginia Wallace. ---------- Charles L. Wanick's obituary - Charles Wanick, 62, of 129 E, 1Oth St., an employee of Mississippi Lime Company for 27 years, were held at 2 p.m. today in Church of Christ, Pearl, with the Rev. Lowell Manchester officiating. Burial was in Greenpond Cemetery. Mr. Wanick died Saturday at a.m. at his home. He had been a semi-invalid since suffering a paralytic stroke a year ago. Survivors are his widow. Mrs. Henrietta Wanick: a son, Charles Jr.. Cottage Hills; a daughter, Mrs. Goldie Splain, Louisiana, Mo., a step-son. Ernest Reed. Cottage Hills, and a step-daughter, Mrs. Virginia Wallace. Van Nuys, Calif., 19 grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. (1) Julius and Lola (Cornelius) Wanick's daughter Bertha E. Wanick was born 7-25-1918 near Eldred in Spankey, Jersey County, IL. She died July 28, 2008, at Heritage Manor in Gillespie, Macoupin County, IL. She is buried at Grimes-Neely Cemetery, English Township, Jersey County, IL. She married Floyd Westfall on 6-15-1935 in Jersey County, IL. (Note: Floyd Westfall was my father Walter Edward Westfall's youngest brother and my uncle). Floyd Westfall was born 4-26-1914 near Fieldon in Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, IL. He died 6-3-1991 in Gillespie, Macoupin County, IL. He is buried at Grimes-Neely Cemetery, English Township, Jersey County, IL. He was the son of Jasper and Frances (McCaulley) Westfall. He was born and raised on his father Jasper Mifflin Westfall's farm with his brothers and sisters-my father Edward, Jasper Jr., Lonny, Laura, and Anna. -------------------- Bertha (Wanick) Westfall's obituary - Bertha E. Westfall, 90, died at 7:58 a.m. Monday, July 28, 2008, at Heritage Manor in Gillespie. She was born July 25, 1918, in Eldred to Julius and Lula (Cornelius) Wanick. Her marriage to Floyd N. Westfall took place June 15, 1935, in Jerseyville. She was a member of Ss. Simon and Jude Church in Gillespie and a volunteer at the Gillespie Caring Center. Survivors include seven grandchildren, Dan Brown, Randy Brown, Michael Westfall, Jamie Westfall, Jason Westfall, and Donna Palicka; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and a son-in-law, Lyle Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one son, Floyd Westfall Jr.; and one daughter, Joann Brown. Visitation will be from 10 until time of services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie. Monsignor Larry Auda will officiate. Burial will be at Grimes Cemetery in Jerseyville. ------------- Bertha (Wanick) Westfall's husband Floyd N. Westfall's obituary (partial) - Floyd Westfall died June 3, 1991 at Gillespie. He retired as a blacksmith from Laclede Steel of Alton. Born on April 26, 1914 in Fieldon, he was a son of the late Jasper and Frances McCaulley Westfall. On June 15, 1935 in Jerseyville, he married the former Bertha Wanick, who survives. Also surviving are a son Floyd Westfall of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and a daughter Joann Brown of Gillespie; seven grandchildren --- -------------------- Floyd and Bertha (Wanick) Westfall had 2 children-Floyd "Sonny" Westfall Jr, and JoAnn Westfall. ------------------- (1a) Floyd and Bertha (Wanick) Westfall's son Floyd "Sonny" Westfall Jr. was born 3-2-1936 in Jersey County, IL, and died 10-25-1993 in Wisconsin. He is buried at Grimes-Neely Cemetery, English Township, Jersey County, IL. He was in the Military Service and was a U. S. Army Veteran. Floyd "Sonny" Westfall Jr. married Mary Ann Rushton 7-27 57. She was born 10-14-1940, the daughter of Virgil Rushton of German ancestry, and Helen (Rybitsky) Rushton who was born 1-15-1913. Mary Ann (Rushton) Westfall's father Virgil Rushton died in Apr. 1964. ------------------- Floyd "Sonny" and Mary Ann (Rushton) Westfall had these children-Donna Marie Westfall, Michael Brian Westfall, James Allen Westfall, and Jayson Floyd Westfall. ------------------ (1aa) Floyd "Sonny" and Mary Ann (Rushton) Westfall's daughter Donna Marie Westfall was born 5-22-59. She married Ronald Palicka in Aug. of 1978. They have 2 sons-Ronald Richard Palicka born in 1979 and Curtis Palicka born in 1981. Ronald and Donna (Westfall) Palicka's son Ronald Richard Palicka is married and has 2 sons. ------------------ (2aa) Floyd "Sonny" and Mary Ann (Rushton) Westfall's son Michael Brian Westfall was born 5-2-1962. He married Peggy Lutz in 1982 and they have no children. ------------------ (3aa) Floyd "Sonny" and Mary Ann (Rushton) Westfall's son James Allen Westfall was born 7-1-64. He married Lynn Tamillo 8-22-87. This was her 2nd marriage. She had 3 children from previous marriage, and then James and her had 1 son Joshua James born 7-16-89. ------------------ (4aa) Floyd "Sonny" and Mary Ann (Rushton) Westfall's son Jayson Floyd Westfall was born 7-16-70. He married 1st. Jane and had 1 son Brandon Floyd. They then divorced in 1997. In Sept. 1998 Jayson married Becky. She had a daughter from a previous marriage. Jayson and Becky are now divorced. ------------------- (2a) Floyd and Bertha (Wanick) Westfall's daughter JoAnn Westfall was born May 18, 1941 and died June 1, 1997. She married Clarence Lyle Brown and they had 2 sons-Daniel Eugene Brown and Randel Lyle Brown. JoAnn's husband Lyle remarried after JoAnn's death to Beulah (Patrick) Clark on June 20, 1998, in Missouri. Lyle died June 1, 2015 in Carlinville, IL. -------------- JoAnn (Westfall) Brown's obituary - Joann Brown died June 1, 1997 at St. Francis Hospital. A daughter of Bertha Wanick Westfall of Gillespie and the late Floyd Westfall, she was born May 18, 1941 in Jersey County. She married Lyle Brown in Gillespie. He survives. In addition to her husband and mother, surviving are two sons, Dan and Diane Brown and Randy and Lisa Brown all of Gillespie; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, and a brother Floyd Westfall. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie where services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday by Father Chuck. Burial will be in Gillespie City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of ones choice. -------------- JoAnn (Westfall) Brown's husband Clarence “Lyle” Brown's obituary - Clarence “Lyle” Brown, 73, of Dorchester, IL, died at Friendship Home in Carlinville, IL on Monday, June 1, 2015, at 11:30 p.m. He was born on July 30, 1941, in Eagerville, IL to Lavone Brown and Calista (Smith) Brown. He married Barbara Joann (Westphal) Brown on November 9, 1959, in St Louis, MO. She preceded him in death on June 1, 1997. He then married Beulah (Patrick) Clark Brown on June 20, 1998, in Missouri. He was a retired auto mechanic teacher for Unit School District 7 and was a former Unit School District 7 bus driver and former owner of Gillespie Implement. He was a member of Easy Riders Horse Club and United Methodist Church of Dorchester. He is survived by his spouse, Beulah Brown of Dorchester, IL; sons and daughters in laws, Dan and Diane Brown of Gillespie, IL, Randy and Lisa Brown of Gillespie, IL; step children, Rosalie (Ray) Thompson of Erie, IL, Carol (Charles) Beard of Nilwood, IL, Jeffrey Clark of Erie, IL; grandchildren, Dustin (Dana) Brown of Ruskin, FL, Tyler (Leslie) Brown of Gillespie, IL, Denay Brown of Gillespie, IL, Whitney Brown of Gillespie, IL; 8 step grandchildren; great-grandchildren, Keegan Brown, Hilary Brown; 13 step great grandchildren; brothers, Don Brown of Staunton, IL, Dave Brown of Gillespie, IL, Kenny Brown of Gillespie, IL and sister, Katie Campbell of Staunton, IL. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, first spouse, brothers, Delbert Brown, Bob Brown and sisters, June Campbell and Darlene Bruhn. A celebration of life and luncheon for family and friends will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Dorchester Firemen’s Hall on Sunday, June 7, 2015. Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church of Dorchester, IL. Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie, IL is in charge of the arrangements. ------------- JoAnn (Westfall) Brown's husband Clarence “Lyle” Brown's sister Lavonn June "Junebug" (Brown) Campbell's obituary - Lavonn June "Junebug" Campbell, 63, died at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at her residence. She was born June 13, 1945, in Gillespie Township to La Vonn Carl and Calista A. (Smith) Brown. Her marriage to Norman L. Campbell took place June 15, 1963, in Gillespie. The 1963 Gillespie High School graduate was a homemaker, a laborer for Factory Roller Derby in Litchfield and a laborer for Local 338 of Wood River. Survivors include her husband of Gillespie; four brothers, Donald Brown of Staunton, Lyle Brown of Dorchester, David Brown of Grove, Okla., and Kenneth Brown of Gillespie; and two sisters, Darlene Bruhn and Kathleen Campbell, both of Staunton. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Robert Brown and Delbert Brown. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie, where the Revs. Dennis Hill and John E. Nelson will officiate at services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5. Burial will be at Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Carlinville. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Association. Online condolences may be made at www.kravanyafuneral.com. ------------- JoAnn (Westfall) Brown's husband Clarence “Lyle” Brown's sister Darlene R. (Brown) Bruhn's obituary - Darlene R. Bruhn, 78, of Staunton died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, at Heritage Health in Staunton. Celebration of life services will be held at a later date. Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Bruhn was born in Bunker Hill on Feb. 17, 1936, the daughter of Lavonn C. and Calista (Smith) Brown. She married Clarence Bruhn on Dec. 18, 1954, and he survives. A homemaker, she enjoyed camping, horse riding and was a member of the EZ Riders and Trailriders of Gillespie. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Bruhn is survived by a son, Rodney Bruhn of Sorento; daughter, Rhonda (husband Craig) Kuba of Staunton; brothers, Donald (wife Marilyn) Brown of Staunton, Lyle (wife Beulah) Brown of Dorchester, David Brown of Gillespie and Kenneth (wife Virginia) Brown of Gillespie; sister, Kathleen "Kattie" Campbell of Staunton; two grandchildren, Brandon Kuba of Staunton and Michelle Kuba of Glen Carbon; sisters-in-law, Opal Brown of Staunton and Donna Bruhn of Worden; and brothers-in-law, Norman Leroy of Gillespie, Larry (wife Sharon) Bruhn of Bunker Hill and Darrell (wife Sharon) Bruhn of Collinsville. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Delbert Brown and Robert (wife Rita) Brown; sister, Lavonn June Campbell; and in-laws, Norman Bruhn and Darlene Boehlen. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Staunton Food Pantry. (2) Julius and Lola (Cornelius) Wanick's daughter Alberta "Bert" Wanick was born in Jersey Co., IL. She married 1st to Alfred Singleton McCarty in 1932. Alfred Singleton McCarty was born on 16 Dec 1912 in Americus, Montgomery Co., Missouri. He died on 11 Feb 1944 in Aspen, Pitkin Co., Colorado. Alfred married Alberta Wanick on 15 Aug 1932 in Hardin, Calhoun Co., Illinois. Children of Alberta Wanick and her 1st husband Alfred Singleton McCarty were-Mary Pearl McCarty, James Alfred McCarty, William Robert McCarty, and Carol June McCarty. Alberta married 2nd to Elwood Lavy in 1951. Children of Alberta Wanick and her 2nd husband Elwood Lavy were-Margie Lavy and Virginia Lavy. Alberta now lives in Cedaredge, CO. ----------- (1a) Alberta Wanick and her 2nd husband Elwood Lavy's daughter Virginia (Lavy) Scott's obituary - Virginia Lavy Scott, formerly of Cedaredge, Colo., passed away Jan. 14, 2009 at her home in Norman, Okla. Virginia was born in Troy, Mo. on Dec. 31, 1956 to Elwood and Alberta Lavy. She moved with her mother to Cedaredge in 1968 and attended school there. She married John Gore in 1973 which ended in divorce in 2001. She married Jerry Scott in 2008 in Cedaredge, and they moved to Oklahoma. Virginia is survived by her husband; her mother, Alberta Lavy of Cedaredge; one son and his wife, John and Tammie Gore; three grandsons, Colby, Jack and Alex Gore, all of Montrose, Colo.; three sisters and their husbands, Dan and Margie Porter of Collbran, Jerry and Mary Huston of Cedaredge and Carol Andrews, Cedaredge, and her husband, David Andrews of Silverton; two brothers, James McCarty and wife Shirley of California and William McCarty of New Mexico; and many cousins, nephews and nieces. --------- (1a) Alberta Wanick and her 1st husband Alfred Singleton McCarty's daughter Carol June (McCarty) Andrews's obituary - Carol June Andrews, 66, Cedaredge, died June 19, 2009, at her home. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Riverside Cemetery in Hotchkiss. Survivors include her husband, David of Silverton; one son, David Jr. of Denver; two daughters, Katrina Tookey of Golden Valley, Ariz., and Deborah Smith of Hotchkiss; her mother, Alberta Lavy of Cedaredge; one brother, William McCarty of New Mexico; two sisters, Mary Houston of Cedaredge and Margie Porter of Collbran; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials can be sent to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 24, Delta 81416. (Note: Carol June (McCarty) Andrews, daughter of Alfred and Alberta (Wanick) McCarty, was born 8-3-1942 in St. Charles, MO.) (3) Julius and Lola (Cornelius) Wanick's daughter Martha E. Wanick was born 10-31-1919 in Jersey Co., IL, and died 1-14-2011 in Derby, Kansas. Martha Wanick married Fred Luff 4-24-1937 in Jersey County, IL. He preceded her in death. Children of Fred and Martha E. (Wanick) Luff were-Betty Luff, Mary Luff, Barb Luff, Jim Luff, Virgil Luff, Chuck Luff, Clyde Luff, Paul Luff, Fred Luff, Don Rick Luff, and Lloyd Luff. ----------- Martha E. (Wanick) Luff's obituary - Derby, Kansas - Martha E. Luff, age 91, passed away Friday, Jan. 14, 2011. A graveside service was held Monday, Jan. 17 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Martha was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred Luff; sons, Fred, Don Rick; sisters, Bertha and Mary. Survivors include nine children: Betty, Mary, Barb, Jim, Virgil, Chuck, Clyde, Paul and Lloyd; numerous grandchildren, great- and great-great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with Hospice Care of Kansas, 808 S. Hillside, Wichita, Kan. 67211. ------------- (1a) Fred and Martha E. (Wanick) Luff's son Clyde Luff's wife Brenda (Dome) Luff's mother Bernadette "Bernie" (Stremel) Dome's obituary - Pfeifer, Kansas – Bernadette “Bernie” Dome, age 83, died Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Hays Medical Center Hays, Kansas. She was born January 7, 1934, on the farm East of Lorretto, Kansas, to Simplicus “Sim” and Sophia (Herman) Stremel. She married Floris Dome on May 27, 1952, in Lorretto, Kansas. She was a homemaker, a farmer’s wife, a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers. Bernadette grew up in Lorretto, Kansas and graduated from the Sacred Heart Academy for girls in Wichita, Kansas. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking and baking. Survivors include her husband, Floris Dome, of the home; five sons, Florian L. Dome, Pfeifer, KS; Darrell Dome, Abilene, KS; Marion Dome and wife, Susan, Olathe, KS; Stuart Dome and wife, Tammy, Victoria, KS; Stan Dome, Hays, KS; one daughter, Brenda Dome-Luff and husband, Clyde Luff, Wichita, KS; two sisters, Edna Temaat, Hutchinson, KS; Sister Cecelia Ann Stremel, Great Bend, KS; three grandchildren, Andrea Hoffman (Brenton), Ashley Dome, Bryan Dome; and one great grandchild, Rhett Hoffman. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Jim Stremel and one brother-in-law, Tony Temaat. Services are 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Pfeifer, Kansas. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Pfeifer, Kansas. A vigil service will be at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. Visitation is from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, and from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Pfeifer, Kansas. Memorial to Holy Cross Charities, Inc. Condolences can be left by guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net. ------------ (2a) Fred and Martha E. (Wanick) Luff's daughter Barbara (Luff) Piper's obituary - BARBARA L PIPER (January 1, 1945 ~ December 18, 2017 (age 72) - Barbara’s life began on January 1, 1945 in Whitehall, IL. She is the daughter of Fred and Martha (Wanick) Luff. Barbara loved to read, watch her gameshows, play bingo, work her crossword puzzles and collect angel figures. She was preceded in death by her husband Glen Piper. Barbara is survived by her children Cheryl Reese of Winfield, Rebecca (Kris) Clubb of Wichita, Everett (Crescent) Reese of Wichita, Tina (Greg) Pryor of Pittsburg, Dale (Rebecca) Reese of Macon, GA, and Edward (Pearlie) Reese of Wichita; grandchildren Angie, Chasta, Christopher, Creshanna, Shelton, Tablitha, and Daniel; several great grandchildren; siblings Jim, Virgil, Clyde, Paul, Lloyd, Chuck, Mary and Betty and several nieces and nephews. Barbara passed away on December 18, 2017 in Pittsburg. Along with her husband, she is preceded in death by a son Leroy Reese, grandson Dakota and two brothers Rick, Don and Fred. Her family will gather with friends on Wednesday December 27th from 11-1 p.m. at Kirby Morris Funeral Home, El Dorado where her service will begin at 1 p.m. She will be laid to rest in Lakeview Cemetery, Wichita following the service. Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to the American Diabetes Association. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Barbara at www.kirbymorrisfuneralhome.com --------------- (3a) Fred and Martha E. (Wanick) Luff's son Charles "Chuck" L. Luff's obituary - Charles "Chuck" L. Luff, 67, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018. He was born March 30, 1951 to Frederick and Martha (Wanyck) Luff in White Hall, IL. Chuck spent many years working in the beverage industry. After retirement, he was a very active member and volunteer at Brookside. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Fred Luff, Donald Luff, Rick Luff, and Barbara Piper. Chuck is survived by his siblings, James (Alyce) Luff, Virgil (Dixie) Luff, Clyde (Brenda) Luff, Paul Luff, Lloyd (Nancy) Luff, Betty Irick, and Mary (Darrell) Piper; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services are pending at Brookside United Methodist Church 2760 S. Roosevelt St. Wichita, KS 67210. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brookside United Methodist Church. (4) Julius and Lola (Cornelius) Wanick's daughter Mary Louise Wanick was born 3-19-1923 in Jersey Co., IL. She died 10-25 2003 in Silex, MO. She married Elmer Virgil Colbert, son of Mett G. Colbert and Martha E. (Cox) Colbert. Elmer Virgil Colbery was born 5-24-1916 in Brisco, MO, and died 8-1-1975 in Silex, MO, age 59. His father Mett G. Colbert was born in 1892 in MO, and died after 1935. He owned the Troy Colbert Hotel Store in Troy, MO. His wife Martha E. (Cox) Colbert was born in 1893 in MO, and died after 1940. Children of Mett G. and Martha E. (Cox) Colbert were-Mildred L. Colbert, Archie L. Colbert, Elmer Virgil Colbert, Lena M. (Colbert) Calvin, and Louise (Colbert) Rose. Children Of Elmer Virgil Colbert and Mary Louise (Wanick) Colbert were-Ronnie Gene Colbert, Johnny Colbert, Shirley Colbert, Jerry Colbert, and Virgil Elmer Colbert. (5) Julius and Lola (Cornelius) Wanick's son Robert Harold Wanick died Wednesday evening, July 20, 2011 at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville, IL. He was born July 23, 1930 in Fieldon, IL. He served with the US Army during the Korean War. He married Mary Elizabeth Clore on July 19, 1960 in Jerseyville, IL. She was born 2 Aug 1919 in Marion, IL, and died 24 Jan 1990 in Jacksonville, IL. She was a daughter of Roscoe Clore and Nelle Baker. Both buried in Diamond Grove Cemetery in Jacksonville, IL. -------------- Robert H. Wanick's's obituary - Robert H. Wanick, 80, of Jacksonville, IL died Wednesday evening, July 20, 2011 at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville. He was born July 23, 1930 in Fieldon, IL; the son of Julius and Lola V. Cornelius Wanick. He married Mary Elizabeth Clore on July 19, 1960 in Jerseyville, IL and she preceded him in death on January 24, 1990. He is survived by a sister, Alberta Lavy of Cedaridge, CO and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters. Mr. Wanick served with the US Army during the Korean War. He was formerly employed as a security guard with the Curtis Detective Agency in Springfield and in the maintenance department at Wal-Mart in Jacksonville. Cremation rites have been accorded. Graveside military honors will be conducted 3:00 PM Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Diamond Grove Cemetery in Jacksonville. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to www.buchanancody.com ------------- Robert H. Wanick's wife Mary E. (Clore) Wanick's obituary - Mary E. (Clore) Wanick; b: 2 Aug 1919, Marion, IL; d: 24 Jan 1990, Jacksonville, IL; bu: Diamond Grove Cemetery, JacksFtitonville, IL; m: Robert H. Wanick on 11 Jul 1960, Jerseyville, IL; fa: Roscoe Clore; mo: Nelle Baker. Survived by her husband; two brothers: Arthur C. Clore of Jacksonville and Billy D. Clore of Hamburg. Preceded by a brother and two sisters. Tobias Wanack Tobias Wanack, (son of Jacob Wanick (1797-1866) and Sarah (maiden name unknown), and uncle of Julius S. Wanick (1873-1955)), was born in Orange County, North Carolina, on 6 Oct 1823. Tobias married 1st Sarah Jane Westbrook (1829-1883) and had 5 children. Tobias married 2nd Mary Overton (Unknown-1850). He died 27 Dec 1903 in Edinburg, Christian County, Illinois. Children of Tobias Wanack and his 1st Sarah Jane (Westbrook) Wanack were-Willis H Wanack (1852-1854), Charles Leslie Wanack (1860-1936), Grant Wanack (1864-1959), Basil Wanack (1868-1964), and Lydia Jane Wanack (1870-Unknown). ---------- (1) Tobias Wanack and his 1st wife Sarah Jane (Westbrook) Wanack's son Grant Wanack was born in Edinburg, Christian County, Illinois, on 9 Apr 1864. Grant married 1st Jessie A Hatfield (1861-Unknown) and had 2 children. Grant married 2nd Stella Perry (1873-1970) and had 8 children. He died 29 Aug 1959 in Edinburg, Christian County, Illinois. Children of Grant Wanack were-Baby Wanack (1885-Unknown). William Evert Wanack (1887-Unknown), Basil Wanack, Evelyn Wanack, Francis T. Wanack, Grant C. Wanack, Mary Elizabeth Wanack, Rachel Wanack, Ruth Wanack, and William Willie Wanack (Unknown-1968). ---------- (2) Tobias Wanack and his 1st wife Sarah Jane (Westbrook) Wanack's son Charles Leslie Wanack was born in Edinburg, Christian County, Illinois, on 29 Nov 1860. Charles Leslie married Jennie Whitehead (1860-1935) and had a child. He died on 19 Nov 1936 in Mt Auburn, Christian County, Illinois. Child of Charles Leslie Wanack and Jennie (Whitehead) Wanack was-Bertha Edna Wanack (1884-1980). ---------- (1a) Charles Leslie Wanack and Jennie (Whitehead) Wanack's daughter Bertha Edna Wanack was born in Edinburg, Christian, Illinois, on 16 Sep 1884. Bertha Edna married Robert Claude Easley (1875-1950) and had 3 children. She died 10 Aug 1980 in Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois. Children of Robert Claude Easley and Bertha Edna (Wanack) Easley were-Jack D. Easley (1901-Unknown), Max C. Easley (1909-1909), and Ned Wanack Easley (1910-1979). --------- (1aa) Robert Claude Easley and Bertha Edna (Wanack) Easley's son Ned Wanack Easley was born in Edinburg, Christian County, Illinois, on 20 Feb 1910. Ned Wanack married Margaret Amelia Helm (1914-1971). He died on 23 Dec 1979 in Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia. George Wanick George Wanick, (son of Jacob Wanick (1797-1866) and Sarah (maiden name unknown), and uncle of Julius S. Wanick (1873-1955)), was born in North Carolina. He married Mary Jane Finley and had 7 children-Bud Wanack, George Wanack, John Wanack, Lynn Wanack, Overbie Wanack, Tildie Wanack, and William Bill Wanack. Lola (Cornelius) Wanick Bertha (Wanick) Westfall's mother Lola (Cornelius) Wanick's Family Genealogy History roots trace back to 300 B.C in the ancient Roman Republic. Lola Cornelius was born 14 Sep 1886, died 15 Jul 1954. Her father was James William Douglas Cornelius born 9 Apr 1864, died 18 Nov 1934. Her mother Barbara E. Houston born 20 Nov 1864, died 18 Mar 1943. Lola Cornelius was born on 14 Sep 1886 at Browning, Schuyler Co, IL. She married Julius Wanick, son of John Wanick and Rosann Hatfield, on 17 Feb 1913 at Hardin, Calhoun Co, IL. Lola Cornelius died on 15 Jul 1954 at Jerseyville, Jersey Co, IL, at age 67. She was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Jersey Co, IL. Her husband Julius Wanick was born 21 Mar 1873, and died 2 Jan 1955.  Julius and Lola (Cornelius) Wanick had 5 children-Bertha Wanick, Alberta Wanick, Martha Wanick, and Mary Wanick (deceased), and Robert Wanick. I found the following genealogy information about the Cornelius Family Genealogy History at this genealogy website "Descendant Chart For Aaron Cornelius" at- http://tevern.us/genealogy/ld2.htm (1) Aaron Cornelius Aaron Cornelius was born circa 1610, died 28 Feb 1695. Aaron Cornelius married (first wife's name unknown). Aaron Cornelius was born circa 1610 at England, United Kingdom. His  marriage to second wife 24 Patience Patrick was on 24 Jun 1662. Aaron Cornelius died on 28 Feb 1695 at Flushing, Queens Co, NY.  Aaron Cornelius and his first wife (name unknown) had these children-1. Daniel Cornelius, 2. Ann Cornelius, died 28 Feb 1695, and 3. John Cornelius, born 1647. Aaron Cornelius and his second wife Patience Patrick born circa 1646 had these children-1. Mary Cornelius, 2. Elias Cornelius born 1683, died 1718. (2) John Cornelius was born in 1647. His father was Aaron Cornelius born circa 1610, died 28 Feb 1695. His mother's name was unknown. She was Aaron Cornelius's first wife. John Cornelius was born in 1647 at Flushing, Queens Co, NY. He married Mary Yates on 7 Aug 1682 at Flushing, Queens Co, NY. Mary Yates was born in 1645, and died in 1700. John and Mary (Yates) Cornelius had these children-1. John Cornelius born 1684, 2. Daniel Cornelius born 1685, died Apr 1749, 3. Samuel Joseph Cornelius born 1690, 4. Deborah Cornelius born 1692, 5. Mary Cornelius born 1694, 6. Phoebe Cornelius born 1696, and 7. Sarah Cornelius born 1698. (3) Daniel Cornelius was born circa 1685, and died circa Apr 1749. His father was John Cornelius born 1647, and his mother was Mary Yates born 1645, died 1700. -------------------- (Witness) History: Daniel Cornelius witnessed Here is one version of the Cornelius name taken from CORNELIUS ROOTS AND SHOOTS by G. G. 'Jay' Cornelius-5358 Filbert St.-Paradise, CA 95969 (1993). 'The Cornelius family name goes back at least to 300 BC when it was recorded that there were sixteen clans, or houses, of his family name. They were members of the noble families of the Roman Republic. During the Punic Wars, each of these Cornelius groups adopted an additional name that identified each separate house or clan. This practice was apparently discontinued some time later. Eggerton's book FAMOUS BATTLES, shows that Cornelius families produced some well noted Punice War Gererals. Cneius Cornelius Scipio and his brother Publius Cornelius Scipio both Roman Gnerals, were killed in separate battles in Spain during the conflict with the armies of Hannaibal in 211 B. C. Publius had a son also named Publius who, like his father, became a Roman General. He participated in the conquest of Spain and a few years later also engaged Hannibal's Army in Africa and defeated him at Zama in 202 BC. Publius Cornelius was then considered a military genius and was given the honoray title of Publius Cornelius Scipio 'Africanus'. Later records show a Roman Commander Cornelius, but the house of Clan name 'Scipio' is omitted as is also the honorary title 'Africanus' Julius Caesar's first wife was Cornelia Cornelius Cinna, whom he married in 83 BC. She was the daughter of a wealthy general Lucius Cornelius Cinna. A year later they were divorced due to the insistence of Cornelia's uncle and her dowry was returned to her. England was invaded by the Roman Legions of Julius Caesar in 55 BC. This was the beginning of the Roman Conquest, an occupation that lasted almost five hundred years. It seems reasonable to assume that a few Roman Cornelius families first arrived in England during that period. Another interesting bit of ancient history in which the Cornelius family appears was found in the book 'All Pompeii The City Rediscovered'. Pompeii was a resort city of wealthy Romans, located near the base of Mt. Vesuvius, not far from the present day city of Naples, Italy. On 24 Aug. 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius erupted and devastated the entire city of Pompeii, covering it with several feet of volcanic ash and sulphur fumes. The old city has been under excavation for many years. Many of the old original structures that were not destroyed by the precedding earthquake have been found to be intact, still standing with furniture, pictures and statues all in place. Archaeologist have identified many of the old structures also, including the owners and occupants of some of the dwellings at the time of the eruption. One such owner listed of particular interest was a Publius Cornelius Tages along with a picture of his old excavated house. His first name and family name are same as those of the two Roman Gererals previously mentioned but the house or clan name is different, indicating that he was undoubtedly a member of another Cornelius house or clan. The following was copied in part from the 'Pompeii Book': 'House of Ephebe, exccavated in 1925, was the property of the rich citizen Publius Cornelius Teges, who had embellished his dwelling with Greek and Hellenistic works of art amont which was a splendid bronze Ephebe from which the house derives its name.....' In 251 AD, a Saint Cornelius was named Pope of Rome. Two years late a dissident group influenced the Emperor to have him banished and martyered in 253 AD.(for which he was later canonized). No records were found of the Cornelius family name for the period described as the 'Dark Ages', which began soon after the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 AD and lasted until around the middle of he 15th Century. There is some evidence that there were at least a few Cornelius families in England during the religious persecutions of the 17th Century, and that some of them migrated to Holland during that era. This suggests a solution to apparent conflicts in genealogical research where one source shows a Cornelius born in England but another source shows that he migrated to America from Holland. Other records show a Cornelius coming directly from England, and others coming from Germany. Another History of the Cornelius name. The name Cornelius, as a family name, is one of the oldest on genealogical records, dating as it does to 212 BC. The Latin meaning of the name is 'HORN', seems to typify the sturdy indomitable characteistics of the family-- Unlike many family names as Stevenson, Olson, Johnson and others, that have from generation to generation changed or modified their spelling, the name of Cornelius has never varied in its spelling, althought it is posssible that such names as Cornelis and Cornell, etc are varieties of the same name. It is, however, a significant fact that every branch of the family has the same tradition of Roman or Italian origin, while the Crest and coat of Arms point directly to Rome and the Crusades, for the earliest of the name known were soldiers and the family undoubtedly spread over Europe at the time of the Roman Conquest, and to this day we find families of he name Cornelius in Italy, France, Sweden, Germany, Holland,England, and Scotland. In Josephus, the first historical mention we have of the name is Peblius Cornelius, 218 to 212 BC, when Marcus Turius Camillus, who was a General in the Roman Army chose Peblius Cornelius for his second in Command. Camillus fought against Hannibal in Italy, and Peblius Cornelius was sent to Spain to fight against Hasdrubel, the brother of Hannibal and was killed in battle, 212 BC. We gleam from the 'The Social Wars of Rome' that in 90 BC Pompey sent 5 Roman Legions under the joint leadership if Marius and Cornelius Sulla. Cornelius Sulla Afterwards conquered the Insurgents in Rome in 88 BC and after the election of the Consul left at once for Greece. Later in 54 BC he was with the armies of Ceasar in the invasion of Britain and it is reported that he remained in Britain. His son Faustus Cornelius, at the Siege of Jerusalem in 64 BC, was the first man over the wall, leading his men. (See 'Wars by the Jews' in Josephus, pg 614, also 'Antiquities of the Jews' pg 413) Mention is also made of Cornelius, son of Cereo, as a trusted messenger of Claudius Ceasar Germanius. Caius Cornelius was questor, or Secretary , of the Treasury in Rome under Julius Caesar BC 45. Corneliius, the brother of Longrid, is mentioned in the first great famine about this time. In AD 37 to 41 we have the account of Cornelius the Centurian, who was commander of the Italian Cohort at Caeserea, as the first Gentile convet to Christianity. Plutarch tells us in the 'Life of Marcellus', that when Tiberus was Consul, he selected Cneius Cornelius as his protege. Marcellus succeeded Pontius Pilae as Consul. There was a Cornelius, Fourth Bishop of Antioch, the third City of Rome, AD 167. The next mention of the name is that of 'Cornelius, Bishop of Rome'called the 21st Pope. He was exiled and probably martyred AD 253. We find frequent mention of the name in early English history. In 1559 John Cornelius, a welshman and Jesuit Priest, was executed by the Archbishop of Canterbury for alleged treason. More later. Chances are good that Cornelius ancestors are deserters from the Roman army that was in England. I find many Cornelius that I have researched come from England or Holland. (TJM).  There is about 90% chance that this Daniel Cornelius belongs to this John and came back from England or he belongs to John's father Aaron. (Both John and Aaron had sons named Daniel). --------------------- Daniel Cornelius was born circa 1685, died circa Apr 1749. His father was John Cornelius born 1647, and his mother was Mary Yates born 1645, died 1700. Daniel Cornelius was born 1685 in Flushing, Queens Co, NY, and died April 1749 in Kent County, Maryland. He married Elizabeth Moffett who was born in 1716 and died after 1757. He married Elizabeth Moffett, daughter of George A Moffett and Elizabeth Huyberth, circa 1727 at Chestertown, Kent Co, MD. Daniel Cornelius left a will on 28 Jan 1748 at Kent Co, MD. He died circa Apr 1749 at Kent Co, MD. His wife Elizabeth Moffett was born circa 1706, and died between 1777 and 1784. Daniel and Elizabeth (Moffett) Cornelius had these children-1. William Cornelius died about 1793, 2. George Cornelius died about 1783 - Dec 1792, 3. Sarah Cornelius born 1724, 4. Daniel Cornelius born about 1724 - 1736, died 1793, 5. Andrew Cornelius born 1736, died 1796, 6. Abraham Cornelius born 1 Apr 1742, 7. Elizabeth Cornelius born 1745, 8. Isaac Cornelius born 13 Apr 1745, died about 1777, and 9. Aaron Cornelius born 13 Apr 1745, died May 1800. (4) Andrew Cornelius was born in 1736, died circa 1796. His father was Daniel Cornelius born circa 1685, died circa Apr 1749. His mother was Elizabeth Moffett born circa 1706, died between 1777 and 1784. Andrew Cornelius was born in 1736 at Queen Anne's Co, MD. He married Elizabeth (her maiden name unknown) circa 1757. Andrew Cornelius died circa 1796 at Queen Anne's Co, MD.  Andrew and Elizabeth born circa 1736 had these children-1. Mary Cornelius born 18 Dec 1759, 2. John Cornelius born 27 Feb 1762, died 8 Nov 1804, 3. Daniel Cornelius born 23 Jan 1764, died 26 Apr 1820, 4. Rebecca Cornelius born 24 Sep 1765, 5. Nicholas Cornelius born 29 Aug 1767, died 23 Sep 1838, 6. Elizabeth Cornelius born 17 Jan 1770, 7. Sarah Cornelius born 14 Sep 1771, 8. Andrew Cornelius born 18 Apr 1773, 9. Joseph Cornelius born 30 Jun 1775, died 1829. (5) Joseph Cornelius born 30 Jun 1775, died 1829. His father was Andrew Cornelius born 1736, died circa 1796. His mother was Elizabeth (maiden name unknown) born circa 1736. Joseph Cornelius was born on 30 Jun 1775 at Shrewsbury Parish, Kent Co, MD. He married Jemima Mason. He married Mary Rutter on 24 Mar 1801 at Kent Co, MD. Joseph Cornelius died in 1829 at Caseyville, St Clair Co, IL. His first wife Jemima Mason was born 25 Apr 1777. Joseph Cornelius and his first wife Jemima Mason had these children-1. Samuel Cornelius born 5 Aug 1794, died 19 Apr 1867. Joseph Cornelius and his second wife Mary Rutter born circa 1775, died 1825 had these children-1. Josiah Cornelius born 1807, 2. John R. Josiah Cornelius born 1809, 3. James Cornelius born 1810, 4. Nelson Cornelius born 1814, died 12 Jan 1895, 5. Nicholas Cornelius born 2 Mar 1815, 6. Daniel Cornelius born 1820. (6) James Cornelius was born in 1810. His father was Joseph Cornelius born 30 Jun 1775, died 1829. His mother was Mary Rutter born circa 1775, died 1825. James Cornelius went to Calhoun Co, IL. He married Mary Davis. 25 Oct 1834  James Cornelius purchased 84.14 acres S½NE portion of section 4 in (Twsp 7-N, Range 13-W). Document states "John Cornelius of Madison Co, IL" on 25 Oct 1834 at Jersey Co, IL. 15 Apr 1835 he purchased 80 acres W½NE portion of section 34 in (Twsp 7-N, Range 11-W). Document states "John Cornelius of Green Co, IL" on 15 Apr 1835 at Jersey Co, IL. 2 Dec 1839 he purchased 40 acres NENW portion of section 34 in (Twsp 7-N, Range 11-W). Document states "John William Cornelius of Green Co, IL" on 2 Dec 1839 at Jersey Co, IL. His wife Mary Davis was born in 1803, died 25 Aug 1872. James and Mary (Davis) Cornelius had one child-1. Amasa Cornelius born 1 Apr 1838, died 19 May 1870. (7) Amasa Cornelius born 1 Apr 1838, died 19 May 1870. is father was James Cornelius born 1810. His mother was Mary Davis born 1803, died 25 Aug 1872. Amasa Cornelius was born on 1 Apr 1838 at Grafton, Jersey Co, IL. He married Rovezna (Rosina) Snow in 1863. Amasa Cornelius died on 19 May 1870 at Hardin, Calhoun Co, IL, at age 32. His wife Rovezna (Rosina) Snow born 30 Sep 1847, died 27 Aug 1881. Amasa and Rovezna "Rosina" (Snow) Cornelius had these children-1. James William Douglas Cornelius born 9 Apr 1864, died 18 Nov 1934, 2. Olive Melissa Cornelius born 26 Oct 1865, died 24 Jan 1934, 3. Mary Ellen Cornelius born 6 Sep 1869, died 19 Jan 1920. (8) James William Douglas Cornelius was born 9 Apr 1864, died 18 Nov 1934. His father was Amasa Cornelius born 1 Apr 1838, died 19 May 1870. His Mother Rovezna (Rosina) Snow was born 30 Sep 1847, died 27 Aug 1881. James William Douglas Cornelius was born on 9 Apr 1864 at Browning, Schuyler Co, IL. He married Barbara Evelynn Houston on 28 Sep 1886 at Fulton Co, IL, the daughter of George Wesley Houston and Susan (Davis) Houston. Barbara E. (Houston) Cornelius born 20 Nov 1864 in Browning, Schuyler County, IL, died 18 Mar 1943 in Alton, Madison County, IL at age 78. James William Douglas Cornelius and Barbara E Houston had these children-1. Infant Cornelius, 2. Lola Cornelius born 14 Sep 1886, died 15 Jul 1954, 3. Benjamin Franklin Cornelius born 3 Sep 1888, died 13 Dec 1950, 4. Arthur D Cornelius born Nov 1890, 5. Clarence Douglas Cornelius born 14 Nov 1891, died 19 May 1959, 6. Mabel Mae Cornelius born 14 Nov 1894, died 15 Oct 1966, 7. George W Cornelius born 20 Jan 1896, 8. Gladys Cornelius born 22 Jun 1898, died Aug 1984, 9. Susan Rosen (Rose) Cornelius born 27 Dec 1900, died 11 Sep 1967, 10. Walter Cornelius born 1902, and 11. Harry Fulton Cornelius born 30 Nov 1904. (9) Lola Cornelius was born 14 Sep 1886, died 15 Jul 1954. Her father was James William Douglas Cornelius born 9 Apr 1864, died 18 Nov 1934. Her mother Barbara E. Houston born 20 Nov 1864, died 18 Mar 1943. Lola Cornelius was born on 14 Sep 1886 at Browning, Schuyler Co, IL. She married Julius Wanick, son of John Wanick and Rose Ann Hatfield, on 17 Feb 1913 at Hardin, Calhoun Co, IL. Lola Cornelius died on 15 Jul 1954 at Jerseyville, Jersey Co, IL, at age 67. She was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Jersey Co, IL. Her husband Julius Wanick was born 21 Mar 1873, and died 2 Jan 1955.  Julius and Lola (Cornelius) Wanick had these children-1. Bob Wanick, 2. Martha Wanick, 3. Mary Wanick, 4. Alberta Wanick, and 5. Bertha Wanick. ------------- Lola (Cornelius) Wanick's sister Mabel May (Cornelius) Dunsing's obituary - October 27, 1966 - Mabel May Dunsing, 71, of Shipman, widow of Edward Dunsing, died at 10 a.m. Thursday in Green Lawn Nursing Home. The former Mabel May Cornelius, she was born Nov. 14, 1894, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cornelius. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Phillip Reno, Jerseyville, and Mrs. Clarence White, Salt Lake City, Utah; three sons, Everett, Ray and Donald Sr., Jerseyville; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Halbert, Alton, and Mrs. Rose McDonald, Hardin. There are 27 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Her husband and two sons preceded her in death. The body is at Jacoby Bros. Funeral Home where friends may call after 7 p.m. today. The Rev. Dorcia Hill will officiate at services Sunday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. ------------ (1x) Edward H. & Mabel (Cornelius) Dunsing's son Everett Edward Dunsing's obituary - DUNSING. Died 10-02-1988. Everett Edward Dunsing, 73, died February 10, 1988, at Jersey Community hospital. Retiring in 1976, he had been a rural mail carrier for 7 years, and a landscaper for Principia College in Elsah. Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late Edward H. & Magel (Cornelius) Dunsing. He married Mabel (Reno) Dunsing August 22, 1936, in Jerseyville; she survives. Also surviving are 1 daughter, Shirley Ayres of Jerseyville; 3 sons, Edward, Richard and Edgar Dunsing all of Jerseyville; 3 grandchildren; 2 g-grandchildren; 1 sister, Elen Reno of Jerseyville; and 2 brothers, Ray and Donald Dunsing Both of Jerseyville. Visitation from Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Funeral from Church of the Nazerene in Jerseyville. Rev. Roger strong officiating. Burial in Oak Grove cemetery. Memorials may be given to the church where he had been a member. ------------ Everett Edward Dunsing's wife Mabel E. (Reno) Dunsing's obituary - Mabel E. Dunsing, 91, died at 3:28 a.m., Thursday, December 27, 2012 at the Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. She was born in Scottville, Il on July 18, 1921, and was the daughter of the late Edgar W. and Edna Lillie (Dorks) Reno. Mabel was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Jerseyville, and cleaned many homes, office and churches throughout the Jerseyville area for over 33 years. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She married Everett Dunsing on Aug. 22, 1936 in Jerseyville, and together they shared 51 years together before his death on Feb. 10, 1988. Surviving are a daughter & son in law, Shirley & George Scott of Jerseyville; two sons & daughters in law, Edward "Bosco" and Naomi Dunsing of Jerseyville, and Richard & Una Dunsing of Jerseyville; three grandchildren; three step grandchildren; six great grandchildren; four step great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her beloved son, Edgar "Butch" Dunsing on June 25, 1999; two sisters, Stella Mae Tamsett and Mary Alice Schrieber; and two brothers, Clarence Ray Reno and Phillip James Reno. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at the Church of the Nazarene in Jerseyville. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville. Memorials may be given to the Church of the Nazarene in Jerseyville. ------------ (1xx) Everett and Mabel E. (Reno) Dunsing's son Edward Lee "Bosco" Dunsing's obituary - Jerseyville - Edward Lee "Bosco" Dunsing, 75, died Friday, July 31, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Mo. He was born in Grafton on May 20, 1940, one of four children born to the late Everett and Mabel E. (Reno) Dunsing. He attended Jerseyville schools, and was employed at Laclede Steel Company as a furnace operator in the Rod Mill for 32 years before his retirement. He enjoyed country music and loved to travel, which made Branson, Mo., his favorite destination. He also loved football and baseball, but his family always came first, and enjoyed the time spent with each and every one of them. He married the former Naomi Wilkinson on March 28, 1960, in Jerseyville, and they have enjoyed their 55 years together and the blessing of two daughters. Surviving are his wife, Naomi Dunsing of Jerseyville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lena and Brian Cummings of Jerseyville, and Patty and Kent Dunham of Kane; four grandchildren and their spouses, Chris and Ali Speich of Alexandria, Va., Brian "Pokey" and Christa Dunsing of Jerseyville, Jenna Speich of Michael, and Kendra and Phillip Young of Kane; three great-grandchildren, Peyton and Carter Young, and Brynn Dunsing, and one due in January; a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and George Scott of Jerseyville; a brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Una Dunsing of Jerseyville; as well as members of the Wilkinson family whom he considered to be a very special part of his life. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Edgar "Butch" Dunsing; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Elmer and Carrie Wilkinson. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug 5. His brother-in-law, Rev. Paul Lynn will conduct services, along with Rev. Larry Hayes. He will be laid to rest in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville. Memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association or to his family in care of the funeral home. ---------- (2xx) Everett and Mabel E. (Reno) Dunsing's son Richard Dale Dunsing's obituary - JERSEYVILLE — Richard Dale Dunsing, 71, died at 5:55 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at his residence with his family at his side. He was born in Jerseyville on July 27, 1944, one of four children born to Everett and Mabel E. (Reno) Dunsing. Richard attended Jerseyville schools, and began working at the Grafton Rock Quarry at a very young age. He then began a lifelong career as a painter, first at Principia College in Elsah for ten years, and then with the Winchester division of Olin Corp. in East Alton, where he was known as "Wild Man," for 26 years, retiring in 2005. He also owned and operated the Used Not Abused Shop in Jerseyville, alongside his wife for a number of years, and enjoyed evenings at the Patterson Opry House, traveling, being a solid family man, as well as a good neighbor. Most will remember him for his elaborate Christmas light display at their home on Lincoln Street, and the family is going to have a display one more year in his honor. He married the former Una DeUel, his soulmate for the last 48 years, on Jan. 12, 1973 at the First United Methodist Church in Jerseyville. Surviving are his wife, Una Dunsing of Jerseyville; one son, Robert Dunsing of Water Valley, Miss.; two grandchildren, Shawn Dunsing and Ashlynn Dunsing of Water Valley; a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and George Scott of Jerseyville; a sister-in-law, Naomi Dunsing of Jerseyville; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ed and Mary DeUel of Jerseyville; and a sister-in-law, Ella Gross of Texas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Edgar "Butch" Dunsing and Edward "Bosco" Dunsing; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Earle and Leona DeUel; and a sister-in-law, Myrna (DeUel) Johnson. Memorial visitation will be from 4 on Saturday, Oct. 24, until time of a short service of remembrance at 6 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Rev. Wilbur Cain will officiate. Burial will take place at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville at a later date. Memorials may be given to the Charity Christian Center in Jerseyville. Johann (John) Gottfried Michael Feyerabend Johann (John) Gottfried Michael Feyerabend was born 25 April 1825 in Obersteinback, District Oehringen, Wuerttenburg, Germany, and died 15 Feb 1917 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL. He is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. He married Anna Elizabeth Brassel (sometimes spelled Brizel) born 15 Mar 1836 in Metze, Germany, and died 1 Jan 1917 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL. Anna was confirmed on May 19, 1850 in Metze. She was the daughter of Adolph Brassel and Anna Catharina Lattemann. They had 7 children. One of Anna's brothers was Johann Martin Brassel; Anna was the godmother of his daughter in 1861. Anna is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. Johann (John) Gottfried Michael Feyerabend and Anna Elizabeth (Brassel) Feyerabend had 5 children-Henry M. Feyerabend, Elizabeth Feyerabend, George L. Feyerabend, Sophia Louise Feyerabend, and John F. Feyerabend. --------------- Johann (John) Gottfried Michael Feyerabend was a son of Georg Leonhard Feyerabend who was born 5 Oct 1795 in Untersteinbach, öhringen, Germany, and died 4 Sept 1823. He was the son of Georg Leonhard Feierabend and Maria Christina Maier. He married Maria Catherina Ungerer. She was born 4 Nov 1794. She was the daughter of Johann Friedrich Ungerer and Maria Magdalena (maiden name unknown). Johann (John) Gottfried Michael Feyerabend was a grandson of Georg Leonhard Feierabend who was born 20 Mar 1751 in Untersteinbach, öhringen, Germany. He was the son of Johann Michael Feierabend and Susanna Maria Grafin. He married Maria Christina Maier. She was born 13 Nov 1755. She was the daughter of Johann Leonhard Maier and Juliana Wilhelmina Magdalena Knodlerin. Johann (John) Gottfried Michael Feyerabend was a great grandson of Johann Michael Feierabend who was born 15 Feb 1728 in Jagstkreis Wuerttemberg, Germany, and died 14 Nov 1804 in Jagstkreis Wuerttemberg, Germany. He was the son of Johann Michael Feierabend and Margaretha Barbara (maiden name unknown). He married Susanna Maria Grafin. She was the daughter of George Leonard Graf and Susanne Barbara Horlacher. (1) Johann (John) Gottfried Michael Feyerabend and Anna Elizabeth (Brassel) Feyerabend's son Henry Michael Feyerabend was born 30 Sept 1890 in Fieldon, Jersey Co., IL, and died 15 April 1944 in Carrollton, Greene Co., IL. He is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. He married Mary Josephine Elfgen 15 April 1891, daughter of Joseph Elfgen and Katherine Becker. She was born 4 July 1868, and died 15 Nov 1942 in Jersey County, IL. She is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. Her father Joseph H. Elfgen, Sr. was born 1842, in Prussia, Germany, and died Aug. 1, 1887 in Alton, Madison Co., IL, a son of Heinrich Elfgen (1799-1878) and Christina Margaretha (Krechel) Elfgen (1801-1860). Her mother Katherine K. (Becker) Elfgen was born in 1844, and died in 1936. Her siblings were-Joseph H. Elfgen (1866-1941), Bertram F. Elfgen (1870-1947), and Clara E. Elfgen (1884-1979). Her parents were buried at Saint Josephs Cemetery Alton, Madison Co., IL. Henry and Mary (Elfgen) Feyerabend had 11 children-Carl Joseph Feyerabend, Paul Leonard Feyerabend, John Henry Feyerabend, Louis R. "Ted" Feyerabend, William M. Feyerabend, Marie E. Feyerabend, Lucille K. Feyerabend, Alma J. Feyerabend, Bert Frederick Feyerabend, and Amiel Leo Feyerabend. --------------------- (1a) Henry and Mary (Elfgen) Feyerabend's son Carl J. Feyerabend's obituary - Carl J. Feyerabend, 86, of Jerseyville, died April 23 at Jersey Community hospital. Services were held at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Rev. Robert Broeder officiated and burial was in Oak Grove cemetery. A self employed carpenter, Mr. Feyerabend was born January 13, 1898 in Jersey County, son of the late Henry & Mary (Elfgen) Feyerabend. He was a WWII veteran of the army. He is survived by his wife, Goldie (Westfall) Feyerabend, whom he married in 1944 in St. Charles, MO; 2 brothers, William of Chicago and Leslie of St. Louis; 3 sisters, Alma Habing of St. Louis, Marie Wock of Jerseyville and Lucille Maloney of Edwardsville. His parents and 5 brothers preceded him in death. Memorials may be given to Emphysema Foundation. (Note: Carl Joseph Feyerabend was married previous to his marriage to Goldie Helen Westfall to Thelma Geraldine Pruitt, daughter of Kersey and Fannie (Skiff) Pruitt. His 1st wife Thelma Geraldine Pruitt was born 5-2-1911 in Jersey Co., IL, and died 19 Mar 1942 in Jersey Co., IL. Her burial was at Fieldon Cemetery, Richwood Township, Jersey Co., IL.) -------------------- Carl J. Feyerabend's 2nd wife Goldie Helen (Westfall) Feyerabend's obituary - Goldie Helen Feyerabend, 73, died at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1992, at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born in Alton on Dec. 17, 1919, a daughter of the late Lonnie and Martha (Thomas) Westfall. Her husband, Carl Feyerabend, died April 23, 1984. Surviving are a sister, Lillie Hetzel of Tampa, Fla.; a half sister, Esther Chapman of Benld; and a half brother, Lonnie Westfall of Ocala, Fla. Three half brothers, Phillip, Donald and Paul Westfall, preceded her in death. There will be no visitation. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville. Gubser Funeral Home of Jerseyville was in charge of arrangements. (Note: Goldie (Westfall) Feyerabend was my cousin. She was the daughter of Lonnie Westfall Sr. who was my father Walter Edward Westfall's older brother.) --------------------- (2a) Henry and Mary (Elfgen) Feyerabend's son Paul Feyerabend's obituary - Paul Feyerabend, 71, of Chicago and native of Jersey County, died at a Chicago hospital after an extended period of illness. Funeral services were held at the Church of the Little Flower in Chicago and burial was in the church cemetery. He was the son of the late Henry & Mary (Elfgen) Feyerabend and was born in Jersey County August 4, 1896. He would have been 72 on his next birthday. Mr. Feyerabend has been a resident of Chicago for several years and was a retired auto mobile salesman. He is survived by his wife, Helen Feyerabend, 1 daughter, Mrs. S. Mary Rita Feyerabend of Chicago; 5 brothers, John and Carl Feyerabend of Jerseyville, Leslie and Louis Feyerabend of St. Louis and William Feyerabend of Big Village, IN; and 3 sisters, Mrs. John Wock of Jerseyville, Mrs. Francis Maloney of Edwardsville and Mrs. Alfred Habing of St. Louis. Among area relatives attending services were: John and Carl Feyerabend and Mrs. Wock of Jerseyville, and Mr. & Mrs. Habing and Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Feyerabend of St. Louis. --------------------- (3a) Henry and Mary (Elfgen) Feyerabend's son John Henry Feyerabend was born in Jersey County, IL. He died 7-25-1970 in Jersey County, IL. He is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. He married Milre Joyce Davis. His wife Milre Joyce (Davis) Feyerabend's obituary - Milre Joyce Feyerabend, 83, died June 9, 1978 at Jersey Community hospital. Services were held at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Rev. Robert Broeder officiated and burial was in Oak Grove cemetery. Born November 30, 1894 in Slater, MO, she was the daughter of U. S. & Mary F. (Willet) Davis. Her husband was the late John H. Feyerabend. Surviving are 3 sons, Harold of Bargersville, IN, Robert and Neil of Jerseyville; 5 daughters, Geraldine Short of Granite City, Virginia Egelhoff of Jerseyville, Elva and Belva Feyerabend of Chicago and Barbara Cartwright of St. Louis; 19 grandchildren; 10 g-grandchildren; 1 Sister, Estelle Witt of Peoria. Her husband, parents, 1 son, 1 daughter, 2 brothers and 1 sister preceded her in death. Memorials may be given to Jersey Community hospital. --------------------- (1aa) John and Milre Joyce (Davis) Feyerabend's son John D. Feyerabend's obituary - John D. Feyerabend, 31, son of Mr. & Mrs. John Feyerabend, died September 16, at St. Elizabeth hospital in Granite City. The Alton resident was injured in an automobile-car transport truck accident on star Route 111 near Mitchell. Because of his critical condition members of his family had been in constant attendance at his bedside. Feyerabend had recently purchased Moonlight Tavern on Route 159 near Edwardsville and he was taking an employee to work at the time of the accident. The family had made arrangements to move from their home in Alton to living quarters in connection with his business. The decedent is survived by his wife, Alice Lee (Kieninger) to whom he was married January 25, 1947; 3 small Children, Susan Carol, Patricia Ann and Richard Feyerabend of Alton; his parents; 5 sisters, , Mrs. Geraldine Short of Granite City, Mrs. Virginia Egelhoff of Jerseyville, Belva and Elva Feyerabend (twins) of Chicago and Barbara Ann Feyerabend of Indianapolis, IN, Airman Robert L. Feyerabend, stationed in Alaska, and Leo R. Feyerabend of Jerseyville. Visitation and services were held at Staten Funeral Home in Alton. Rev. Leonard Todd, pastor of the Evangelical and Reformed church officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove cemetery in Jerseyville. ------------- (1aaa) John D. Feyerabend and Alice Lee (Kieninger) Feyerabend's daughter Susan Carol Feyerabend's husband Richard L. Carr's obituary - Richard L. Carr, 70, went to be with the Lord at 7:06 a.m. Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton. Richard was born December 8, 1946 in Pittsfield. He was a son of the late William R. and Florine E. (Whittker) Carr. On September 26, 1967 he and the former Connie Jones were married. She went to be with the Lord on April 29, 1997. Richard then married the former Susan C. Feyerabend on November 7, 1998. She survives. Richard worked as a forklift operator at Olin Corporation in East Alton for 20 years, retiring in 2009. Also surviving are two step daughters, Deana and Nick Keller of Florence, Montana, Daniell and Tim Francis of Ellisville, MO; a step-son, Christopher Carr of Mattoon; four step-grandchildren, Riley Francis, Kinsey Francis, Dagay Keller and Paul Keller; he was like a father to Brian and Tara Kieninger of Springfield, Christopher and Susie Strong of Forsyth, MO, and like a grandfather to Mia and Seth Kieninger, Corgan and Carlie Strong; one sister Shirley Wells and her husband Leonard of KY; mother-in-law, Alice Burrows of Wood River; sisters-in-law, Celeste Vincellette of Madonna Georgia, Betty Sims and her husband Tom of Bunker Hill, Patricia Magary of AZ; Brothers-in-Law, Richard Jones and his wife Jaun of Baytown, TX, Richard Feyerabend and his wife Patricia of Marshville, MO; many nieces and nephews. Along with his parents and wife Connie, Richard was preceded in death by a brother, Elmer Carr. Richard was a Vietnam War, P.O.W. Army veteran. He had numerous medals that included purple hearts. He was a life time member of DAV, the Christian Motorcycle Association, the Hollister Light house Church in Hollister, MO, and the Wood River Kiwanis Club. He rode with several motorcycle groups in the greater Alton area. A celebration of Richard’s life will begin at 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Gray Funeral Home in Wood River. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 25, 2017 at Gray Funeral Home with Pastor Daryl Fansler officiating. The Patriot Guard will lead the Procession to Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey, where Jack Hyatte will speak. As an Army P.O. W. Veteran, Richard will be given Full Military Honors. Richard will be sadly missed by family and friends. Memorials may be given to the family. ------------------- (2aa) John and Milre Joyce (Davis) Feyerabend's daughter Elva Irene Feyerabend's obituary - Elva Irene Feyerabend, 75, died at 3:05 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005, at Jerseyville Manor Nursing Home in Jerseyville, 11 years to the date of her twin sister, Belva Feyerabend. A daughter of John Henry and Milre Joyce (Davis) Feyerabend, she was born Oct. 21, 1930, in Jersey County. She retired as a secretary from the Chamber of Commerce in Chicago. Surviving are two sisters, Virginia Egelhoff of Jerseyville and Barbara Cartwright of St. Louis; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Neal "Bink" and Loretta Feyerabend of Georgia and Harold "Bud" and Joyce Feyerabend of Florida; and nieces and nephews. Besides her twin sister, she was preceded in death by her parents; two other sisters, Geraldine Short and Mary Ellen Feyerabend; and two brothers, John D. and Robert Feyerabend. Visitation was from noon until services at 2 p.m. Saturday at Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Mesle officiated. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jersey County Health Department or Peace United Church of Christ in Jerseyville. --------------------- (3aa) John and Milre Joyce (Davis) Feyerabend's daughter Geraldine (Feyerabend) Short's husband Eugene Wallace Short's obituary - Eugene Wallace Short, 85, formerly of Granite City, died at 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006, at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. He was born April 10, 1921, in Woodville Township in Greene County to Kenneth and Marvel (Seger) Short. He was raised in Carrollton. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, participated in the Battle of the Bulge and received three Bronze Service Stars and the Bronze Star Medal. He was employed for many years at the Granite City Army Depot and was transferred to Tooela, Utah, where he retired. He returned to the area and became employed for a short time as an inspector for Moody Corp. He married the former Geraldine Feyerabend in 1946, and together they had two children. They shared 34 years together before her death in 1980. He then married Opal Barnhart, who died in 1991. Survivors include a daughter, Joyce Jean Short of Springfield, Ill.; two granddaughters, Shannon Short and Christina Marquez; two great-granddaughters, Alexis and Gabrielle; a sister, Harriet Zwolinski of Havana, Ill., and her daughter, Tommie Ann Gard, of Westminster, Colo. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Roger Short, in 1981. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until services at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. The Rev. Edward Campbell officiated. Burial was at Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, with Jerseyville American Legion Post 492 conducting military graveside rites. Memorials may be given to the Peace United Church of Christ in Jerseyville. ------------------- (4aa) John and Milre Joyce (Davis) Feyerabend's son Harold E. Feyerabend's obituary - Harold E. Feyerabend, 85, formerly of Bargersville, Ind., died Friday, Jan. 25, 2008, at Halifax Hospital in Port Orange, FLA. He was born on Sept. 11, 1922, in Jerseyville to John and Milre Davis Feyerabend. He graduated from the Jerseyville High School and then served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He was previously employed as a cattle buyer for Speicher Co. of Indianapolis. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 669-F, American Legion Post 125, Elks 1557 and the VA. His hobbies included quail and pheasant hunting, fishing, bowling, working in his vegetable garden and training bird dogs. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Moree Feyerabend; three sons and their wives, Douglass and Sandy, Steven and Lori, John and Kandi Feyerabend; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Neal Feyerabend; and two sisters, Barbara Cartwright and Virginia Egelhoff. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John and Robert; and three sisters, Jeraldine, Elva and Belva. Visitation will be on from noon until time of services at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Greenwood, Ind. Memorial contributions may be made to the Donor's choice. www.forestlawncemetery-fh.com. ---------- (5aa) John and Milre Joyce (Davis) Feyerabend's son Neal (Bink) Feyerabend's wife Loretta (Denham) Feyerabend's sister Edith "Susie" M. (Denham) Cox's obituary - Edith "Susie" M. Cox, 89, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at Barton Stone Christian Home. Born in Patterson, Ill., on May 7, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Pearl Graham Denham. On Sept. 23, 1939, she married the Rev. Courtland Cox in Bowling Green, Mo., and he preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 1990. Susie was a full gospel Christian who in her earlier years cared for the elderly, and was an avid gardener. She will be sadly missed. Surviving are three daughters, Charlotte "Babe" Bogota of Texas, and Joyce (Benji) Chaney and Marilyn Teeters of Jacksonville, Ill.; two sons, Lyndall "Ben" (companion, Dallas) Cox of Greenfield, Ill., and Stuart (companion, Tina) Cox of Ellington, Mo.; 19 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; 38 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles Denham of Godfrey; and a sister, Loretta (Bink) Feyerabend of Woodstock, Ga. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Rosie Scott; four brothers, Floyd, Kenneth, Donald and Virgil Denham, Jr.; two sisters, Marjorie Walters and an infant sister; a granddaughter; and a great-granddaughter. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, where services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 29. Burial will be in Eldred Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Disabled Veterans of America. -------------- (6aa) John and Milre Joyce (Davis) Feyerabend's son Robert Lee “Scoopy” Feyerabend was born 12 Aug 1932 in Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois, and died 24 Nov 1999 in Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois. Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery, Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois. He married Ruth Ann Bast, and they had these children-Sherrie Feyerabend Hillman and Robert Feyerabend. Robert L. Feyerabend's obituary - Robert L. Feyerabend, 67, of Jerseyville, died Nov. 24, 1999, in his home. He married Ruth Ann Bast, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Robert of Quincy; a daughter, Sherrie Hillman of Dow; sisters, Virginia Egelhoff of Jerseyville, Barbara Cartwright of St. Louis, and Elva Feyerabend of Hazelcrest; and brothers, Harold of Port Orange, Fl., and Neil of Georgia. Services were in Jacoby Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Memorials may be given to the Jersey County Health Department, and Saint Anthony's Hospice in Alton. --------------------- Robert L. Feyerabend's wife Ruth Ann (Bast) Feyerabend Shortal's obituary - Ruth Ann Bast Feyerabend Shortal passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8 at Sunset Nursing Home in Quincy, Illinois. She was born June 18, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri to Otto and Carrie (Robinson) Bast. Ruth was raised on the family farm in Edwardsville, Illinois. She married Robert (Scoopy) Feyerabend on March 30, 1957 in Alton, Illinois and they resided in Jerseyville, Illinois. Bob passed away in November of 1999. They were very active in golf and members of Westlake Country Club for many years. Over the years, Ruth enjoyed many activities. She was well known for her quilting, needle work, and making holiday crafts. She was an avid book reader and wonderful cook. Christmas was definitely her favorite time of the year. All the decorations, gifts, special handmade outfits for the grandchildren and of course her traditional famous Brer Rabbit Molasses baked ham Christmas meal served with homemade bread. Her greatest love was her family. Later in life, Ruth married James Shortal on Oct. 10, 2007; he passed away on May 19, 2014. Jim and Ruth traveled a great deal and one of their favorite destinations was their annual month long trip (November) to Fort Meyers Beach, Florida. As a couple, they attended the Jerseyville Holy Ghost Catholic Church service on Saturday evenings, followed up with their usual meal (chicken nachos) at Los Tres Amigos Mexican restaurant. Surviving are daughter Sherrie Feyerabend Hillman, husband Mike of Dow and son Robert Feyerabend, wife Barb of Quincy, Illinois; three grandchildren, Katelin Feyerabend Brown, husband Ben of Wallace, Kansas; Jennifer Hillman of East Alton; Andrew Feyerabend, wife Tricia of Highland, Illinois; one great-granddaughter, Hensley Brown of Wallace Kansas; two brothers, Richard Bast, wife Rita of Livermore, California and Robert Bast, wife Abbie of Florissant, Missouri; nephews Richard (Dick) Bast and Brain Bast, wife Elvie of California, Robert Otto Bast of St. Louis, Missouri and Abigail Bast of Florissant, Missouri; also a special step-son Joe Shortal, step-daughter Mary Shortal Leszczynski, brother-in-law Pat Shortal, wife Jackie. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Jerseyville Public Library or the Shriners Hospital for Children. Preceding Ruth were her parents Otto and Carrie Bast and a grandson Jonathan Feyerabend. Visitation at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville Saturday, Jan. 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., with funeral mass at 12. Officiant Father Steve Pohlman. Cremation to follow. Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ----------------- (7aa) John and Milre Joyce (Davis) Feyerabend's daughter Virginia Lucille (Feyerabend) Egelhoff's obituary - Virginia Lucille (Feyerabend) Egelhoff, 92, passed away at 12:16 a.m., Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jerseyville, Illinois. Virginia Lucille Egelhoff, 92, died at 12:16 a.m., Thursday, April 9, 2020, on the day that she and her late husband, Clarence would have celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary. Surviving are: Son - Bruce Egelhoff of Alton; and Son and daughter in-law: Ron and Linda Egelhoff of Austin, TX. Due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of arrangements. --------------------- (4a) Henry and Mary (Elfgen) Feyerabend's son Leslie E. Feyerabend was born in Jersey County, IL. He died 8-14-1995. He lived in St. Louis, MO. He is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. ---------------------- (5a) Henry and Mary (Elfgen) Feyerabend's son Louis R. (Ted) Feyerabend's obituary - Louis R. (Ted) Feyerabend, 67, of St. Louis died at John Cochran hospital in St. Louis. Funeral services were held at Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Rev. James Connett of Jerseyville officiated and burial was in Oak Grove cemetery. He was born in Jersey County, November 5, 1905, a son of the . . . (Note: incomplete - the rest of the obituary was missing.) . ----------------------- (6a) Henry and Mary (Elfgen) Feyerabend's son William M. Feyerabend's obituary - William M. Feyerabend, 85, former Jerseyville resident, died April 10 at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest. He was born May 30, 1901, in Jerseyville to the late Henry & Mary Elizabeth (Elfgen) Feyerabend. He married Jacqueline Baker, who died in 1964. He was the owner of William Feyerabend Motor Sales Inc. in Chicago. He was a member of Trine Lodge No. 422 AF & AM, Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Chicago and life member of the Medinah Temple. Survivors are 1 brother Leslie Feyerabend of St. Louis; 3 sisters, Alma Habing of St. Louis, Lucille Maloney of Edwardsville and Marie Wock of Jerseyville; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation and services were held from Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Rev. Rick Francis officiated and burial was in Upper Alton cemetery. (Note: William M. Feyerabend took the "a" out of the spelling of his last name. He spelled his name William M. Feyerbend.) ---------------------- (7a) Henry and Mary (Elfgen) Feyerabend's daughter Marie (Feyerabend) Wock's obituary - Marie (Feyerabend) Wock, 89, died February 6, 1989, at Jersey Community hospital. She was born in Jerseyville, daughter of the late Henry & Mary J (Elfgen) Feyerband. On October 29, 1920, she married John F Wock in Jerseyville. He died July 6, 1976. Surviving are 1 son, Jack Wock, Jerseyville; 3 daughters, Mary Helen Conrad, Alton, Maxine "Mickie" Prill, Jerseyville and Lois Fessler, Munster, IN; 8 grandchildren; 19 g-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Alma Habing, St. Louis and Lucille Maloney, Edwardsville; and 1 brother, Leslie Feyerband, St. Louis. Seven brothers preceded her in death. Visitation was from Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home in Jerseyville where a prayer service was held. Funeral Mass was held at St. Francis Church, Jerseyville with Rev Henry Schmidt, celebrant. Burial was in St. Francis Cemetery. Memorials may be given to St. Francis School or masses. ------------------------ Marie (Feyerabend) Wock's husband John Francis Wock Sr's obituary - John Francis Wock Sr, 82, retired Jersey County farmer, died July 6, 1976 at Jersey Community hospital. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Francis Church with Rev R T Shea celebrant. Interment was in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation was at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home in Jerseyville. He was born November 5, 1893, in Jersey County, son of John C &I Theresa (Drainer) Wock. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier parish, Knights of Columbus and Jerseyville Senior Citizens. Surviving are his widow, Marie E (Feyerabend) Wock; 3 daughters, Mrs Dean (Mary Helen) Conrad, Alton, Mrs Russell (Maxine) Prill, Jerseyville and Mrs John (Jack) (Lois) Fessler, Godfrey; 1 son, John (Jack) Wock Jr, Jerseyville; 8 grandchildren; 4 g-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Lena Wock, Jerseyville and Mrs Clara Wartman, Eoyham, AL; 1 brother, Edward Wock, Jerseyville. His parents, 1 sister, and 2 brothers preceded him in death. -------------- (1aa) John and Marie (Feyerabend) Wock's daughter Mary Helen (Wock) Conrad's obituary - Visitation will be fron 9:30 a.m. until the time of a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey for Mary Helen Conrad of Jerseyville. Mrs. Conrad, 89, died January 19, 2012 at Jerseyville Manor in Jerseyville. She was born December 28, 1922 in Jerseyville, the daughter of the late John and Marie (Feyerabend) Wock. She married Dean Curtis Conrad in 1964; he died in 1996. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. She worked for Owens Illinois Glass in Alton and also for the Anchor Savings and Loan in downtown Alton for 13 years. Surviving are three stepdaughters; nine stepgrandchildren; 12 stepgreat-grandchildren; a brother, Jack (Barbara) Wock of Jerseyville; a sister, Maxine "Mickie" (Russell) Prill of Jerseyville; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. Burial will be in Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey. Memorials may be made to Masses or St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Gent Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ---------------------- (2aa) John and Marie (Feyerabend) Wock's daughter Maxine J. "Mickie" (Wock) Prill's obituary - Maxine J. "Mickie" Prill, 91, died at 12:20 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 at Jerseyville Manor Nursing Home in Jerseyville. She was born in Jerseyville on Oct. 31, 1927, one of four children born to John and Marie (Feyerabend) Wock. Mickie not only grew up on the family farm, but she also was very active in its operation in her younger years. She graduated in 1945 from Jersey Township High School and taught for one year at the Black Jack rural Jersey County school. She then began a lifetime of employment as a secretary for Mundy Lumber Company, retiring in 1990. After her retirement, she assumed the same responsibilities, serving as the parish secretary for St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Jerseyville. Mickie was meticulous and precise in every way imaginable, from her appearance (which always included her pearls and purse), her home, and her dedication to her work. She engaged herself socially, and participated on numerous bowling leagues and could often be found playing a round of golf at Westlake Country Club in Jerseyville. She was devout Catholic, and possessed a deep sense of dedication to her church and its parishoners. She was the first recipient from St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church to received the Woman of Distinction honor from the Springfield Diocese, and attended Mass daily. She married Russell H. Prill in August of 1950 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Jerseyville, and together they shared 61 years of marriage prior to his death on July 8, 2012. Although she and Russell never had children of their own, she was very involved with their nieces and nephews. She is survived by her bother and sister-in-law, Jack and Barbara Wock of Jerseyville; a brother-in-law and his wife, John "Jack" and Evelyn Fessler of Godfrey; and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Sauerwein of Jerseyville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Helen Conrad and Lois Fessler; a nephew, David Wock; and a great niece, Grechen Wock. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Tuesday until time of funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Jerseyville. Father Patrick Gibbons will officiate. She will be laid to rest in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery in Jerseyville. Memorials may be given to the St. Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic Schools in Jerseyville or to Masses. Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of the arrangements and memories may be shared at www.crawfordfunerals.com. ---------------------- (8a) Henry and Mary (Elfgen) Feyerabend's daughter Lucille K. (Feyerabend) Maloney's obituary - Died 02-19-1989. Lucille K. Maloney, 81, of Edwardsville, who owned the Vogue Gift Shop in Jerseyville, died February 19 at the Anderson Hospital in Maryville. She was born May 20, 1907 in Jerseyville, daughter of the late Henry and Mary Elfgin Feyerabend. She married Francis Maloney on June 18, 1929 at Holy Ghost Catholic church in Jerseyville and he died February 22, . . . (Note: incomplete - the rest of the obituary was missing.) ---------------------- (9a) Henry and Mary (Elfgen) Feyerabend's daughter Alma J. Feyerabend was born in 1909 Jersey County, IL. She is deceased and is buried in St. Francis Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. She married Alfred H. Habling. He was born in 1908 and died in 1974. He is buried in St. Francis Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. They lived in St. Louis, MO. ---------------------- (10a) Henry and Mary (Elfgen) Feyerabend's son Bert Frederick Feyerabend was born in 12-23-1893 in Jersey County, IL. He died 8-23-1954 in Jersey County, Il. He is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. He married Velma Barringer. His wife Velma (Barringer) Feyerabend's obituary - Velma (Barringer) Feyerabend, 78, of Jerseyville, died unexpectedly March 15, at her home on exchange st. Services were held at Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Rev. Clay Noah officiated and burial was in Oak Grove. Born January 17, 1901, she was the daughter of Rudolph & Julia (Ritchey) Barringer. Mrs. Feyerabend donated part of the land for the Feyerabend Community Building to the city of Jerseyville in 1967 in memory of her husband, Bert F. Feyerabend, who died August 23, 1954. She is survived by 1 son, Thomas R. Feyerabend of Jerseyville; 1 daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Drew of Godfrey; 4 grandchildren; and 1 sister, Mrs. Nellie Brooks of Jerseyville. Memorials may be given to First Baptist church. ------------------------ (1aa) Bert Frederick and Velma (Barringer) Feyerabend's son Thomas R. Feyerabend Sr. was born in Jersey Co., IL, and died Jan. 5, 2011, at the Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville, IL at age 80. His burial was at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. He married Janet Matilda Horn, the daughter of Paul Edward and Virginia (House) Horn. They were married on Sept. 3, 1950 at the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville, IL. They lived in Jerseyville, IL. Their children and their spouses are, Kimberly and David Phelan of Prineville, Ore., and Thomas and Barbara Feyerabend Jr. of Blue Springs, Mo.; and their three grandchildren are, David Feyerabend of Kansas City, Mo., Matthew Feyerabend and his wife, Megan, of Siloam, Ark., and Nathan Feyerabend of Blue Springs, Mo. ---------------- Thomas R. Feyerabend Sr.'s obituary - Thomas R. Feyerabend Sr., 80, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, Jan. 5, 2011, at the Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. His wife of 60 years, Janet Feyerabend, was by his side. The two had recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville, where they were married on Sept. 3, 1950, and he joined as became a member and was baptized on Oct. 15, 1942. Thomas is survived by his wife Janet, and their two children, Kimberly, and her husband, David Phelan of Prineville, Ore., and Thomas Jr., and his wife Barbara Feyerabend of Blue Springs, Mo. Janet's mother, Viriginia Horn, of Jerseyville survives as well at 97 years of age. Thomas and Janet have three grandsons and two granddaughters-in-law, David and Rachel Feyerabend of Kansas City, Mo., Matt and Meghan Feyerabend of Siloam Springs, Ark., and Nathan Feyerabend, who is in veterinary school at the University of Missouri-Columbia, Mo. He is also survived by his only sister, Dorothy Drew of Lincoln, Ill., formerly of Godfrey. Thomas began his career with Millers Mutual Insurance in Alton, retiring after 27 years as the Vice President of Claims. Subsequent to Miller's, Thomas owned and managed a United Real Estate office in Jerseyville for over 20 years and was co-owner of Omni Travel Agency with his wife, Janet, in East Alton. Thomas was also an active farm manager throughout his career and retirement. Thomas served the community of Jerseyville in many ways. He served on the Jersey Community Hospital Board for 10 years, the Jersey Farmers Elevator Board, Westlake Country Club, and was the Vice Chairman of the Jersey State Bank Board of Directors at the time of his death. He was a longtime member of the Rotary, Shriners, Moose, Masons and Elks spanning several decades. Thomas enjoyed people and was known to visit with everyone he could everywhere he went. Thomas was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville serving in various capacities including church moderator, Chairman of the Deacons, Chairman of the Trustees, and in many other ministries (including serving as a most willing member of the choir). He was also responsible for establishing the Baptist Church Foundation. Thomas and Janet consider themselves fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel many places with Dr. Harold Lane, a former pastor of FBCJC, and his wife, Dee. Thomas and Janet consider themselves very fortunate to have shared 60 years together and are thankful to their Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ for allowing them those years for the blessing of a wonderful family whom they love most dearly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Paul E. Horn. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Visitation will continue from noon until time of funeral services at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, at the First Baptist Church in Jerseyville. Burial will take place at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville. In lieu of flowers or any plants, memorials would be greatly appreciated to the First Baptist Church Foundation. ----------------- Thomas R. Feyerabend Sr.'s wife Janet (Horn) Feyerabend's obituary - Janet Feyerabend of Jerseyville at 6:50 p.m. on Tuesday evening, May 26, 2015, and with family by her side, Janet Feyerabend returned to her heavenly Father and her Maker and Lord Jesus Christ. Janet was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a homemaker and entrepreneur. Along with her husband, Thomas Feyerabend, she helped manage farm operations, Omni Travel agency, and Feyerabend Real Estate brokerage. She was the Choir Director at First Baptist Church of Jerseyville Ill., for 42 years. During that time, she also served on many church committees and in many other capacities. Janet and her husband loved to travel. She arranged many trips worldwide for many friends and clients over the years. Janet was born on March 1, 1932 ,in Jerseyville. She was 83 years old. With the exception of only a couple of years, she lived her entire life in Jerseyville. Janet is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Virginia Horn, and her husband, Thomas Rudolph Feyerabend. She is survived by her two children Kimberly S. Phelan and Thomas R. Feyerabend Jr. Other surviving family members include her son-in-law, David Phelan, daughter-in-law, Barbara Feyerabend, three grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, David and Rachel Feyerabend, Matthew and Meghan Feyerabend, and Nathan and Marci Feyerabend, and three great-grandchildren, Liam Feyerabend, Nora Feyerabend and Luke Feyerabend. Janet loved the Lord and her family. Her enthusiasm for life, her family, church and community will be greatly missed! Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2015, at First Baptist Church in Jerseyville. Rev. Brent Meyer will officiate. Memorials may be made to the Music Program of The First Baptist Church in Jerseyville. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville. ------------ Thomas R. Feyerabend Sr.'s wife Janet Matilda (Horn) Feyerabend's mother Virginia C. (House) Horn's obituary - Virginia C. Horn, 99, died at 2:20 a.m., Thursday, February 7, 2013, at her home. She was born Oct. 21, 1913, in Jerseyville, Ill. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Nona (Gillespie) House. She married Paul E. Horn on August 15, 1931, in Jerseyville. He preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 2006. She worked with her husband in insurance and in the theater business in Jerseyville. She was a life-long Member of the 1st Baptist Church and Eastern Star. She is survived by a daughter, Janet Horn Feyerabend, of Jerseyville; grandchildren, Kimberley and David Phelan and Tom and Barb Feyerabend, Jr.; great-grandsons, David and Rachel Feyerabend, Matthew and Meghan Feyerabend, and Nathan Feyerabend and Fianc'e Marci Arrigo; and a great-great grandchild, Liam Feyerabend; a sister, Jacqueline Wittman of Godfrey; and a brother, Harry House of Maryland. Visitation: 4-8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Visitation will continue from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10, at 1st Baptist Church of Jerseyville where the funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. Rev. Brent Meyer will officiate. Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to 1st Baptist Church, Matec Building Fund. In addition to her parents and husband, Paul E. Horn she was preceded in death by, a son-in-law, Tom Feyerabend, Sr. Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ---------------------- (11a) Henry and Mary (Elfgen) Feyerabend's son Amiel Leo Feyerabend was born in 1903 in Jersey County, IL. He died 6-19-1962. He is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. Amiel Leo Feyerabend had a son Bruce Feyerabend born in Waukegan, Illinois, 2/11/49. Bruce Feyerabend has a daughter, Gigi Lynn Feyerabend.  (2) Johann (John) Gottfried Michael Feyerabend and Anna Elizabeth (Brassel) Feyerabend's daughter Elizabeth Feyerabend's obituary - Miss Elizabeth Feyerabend, 64, died at St. Joseph hospital, Alton August 1, 1928. Funeral from Evangelical church, Rev. O. W. Higgenmeier officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery. She was born 8-15-1864 in Jersey County, near Fieldon a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Brizel) Feyerabend. She leaves 1 brother Henry Feyerabend of Jerseyville and 1 sister, Mrs. A. L. Hoppe of Alton. (3) Johann (John) Gottfried Michael Feyerabend and Anna Elizabeth (Brassel) Feyerabend's son George L. Feyerabend's obituary - George L. Feyerabend, 60 years, 7 months, 22 days, former well known Jerseyville resident, died at Dr. Whitener's hospital on Grand Ave, St. Louis, on November 23, 1922. Feyerabend became ill early in the fall and was taken to Barnes hospital and later removed to Dr. Whitener's. He was on the latter institution for about 7 weeks. The malady which caused Mr. Feyerabend's death is unknown. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Iva (Orf) Feyerabend, 1 son, 1 brother, Henry of Jersey county; and 2 sisters, Miss Elizabeth Feyerabend, and Mrs. A. W. Hoppe of Alton. Mrs. Feyerabend had made arrangements with Jacoby Undertaking Co. in Jerseyville to have the remains of Mr. Feyerabend brought to Jerseyville and burial was to take place here after funeral services at Frieden's Evangelical church. Arrangements were made to do this, and funeral notices were printed and distributed when Mrs. Feyerabend notified Jacoby Brothers, through the St. Louis undertaker, that she refused to have the body of her husband brought to Jerseyville and the interment will take place in St. Louis. Accordingly, the Democrat advises the public and friends of Mr. Feyerabend to disregard the funeral notices that have been issued. Funeral services for George L. Feyerabend will according to the changed plans of the widow, be held in St. Louis from Ambruster's funeral parlor on Saturday. (4) Johann (John) Gottfried Michael Feyerabend and Anna Elizabeth (Brassel) Feyerabend's daughter Sophia Louise Feyerabend was born 8-25-1866, and died 3-1-1934 in Alton, Madison Co., IL. She married Anton L. Hoppe 10-12-1890 in Jersey County, IL. He was born 5-26-1866, and died 6-25-1932. They lived in Alton, IL. (5) Johann (John) Gottfried Michael Feyerabend and Anna Elizabeth (Brassel) Feyerabend's son John F. Feyerabend was born 11-10-1875. He died 12-27-1895 at age 20. He is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. Philemon Plummer Philemon Plummer was born Feb. 22, 1802 in Kentucky, and died Apr. 22, 1855 in Illinois. Philemon was the son of an Englishman named Joseph Plummer, Sr. and his wife, Mary Cash. Born in Kentucky in 1802, Philemon was named in honor of his paternal grandfather who arrived in America from England during Colonial times. Philemon's grandfather fought in the Revolutionary War before setting off with his family to become pioneers in Kentucky. They then moved on to St. Louis, which was a small but growing town located on the eastern edge of what was known as the Louisiana Territory. The United States had purchased the land from France in 1803, but Missouri did not become a state until 1821. Few settlers populated the countryside surrounding St. Louis when the Plummers arrived. After a few years there, Philemon's family moved north to Lincoln County, Missouri. They purchased land on a bluff located about a mile west of King's Lake in Lincoln County, not far from the Mississippi River. Philemon married Mrs. Mary (nee Duckworth) Gordon (1812-1898) of Tennessee on Christmas Eve 1826 in nearby St. Charles County, Missouri. He was a farmer in Lincoln County, and they were the parents of 6 children. A book published in 1888 entitled "History of Lincoln County, Missouri"* describes a grim chapter in Philemon's life that took place in the late 1830's. The tragic events forever changed the lives of all those involved. A violent family dispute erupted on 22 Apr 1839 over an insulting remark supposedly made by a slave woman and her offspring towards Philemon's children. The slaves were owned by the children's grandfather, Joseph Plummer, Sr. Philemon's children returned home from their grandfather's house and reported the insult to their father. They also noted that Philemon's sister, Anna Barker, had "supported the abuse." Philemon, accompanied by 2 of his children who had been present when the situation occurred, went to his father's house and demanded that the slave woman be whipped. His father refused. Just as Philemon was about to punish the woman himself, his sister intervened and attempted to stop him physically. Their brother, Joseph, came running up to the scene with a stone in his hand, ready to defend his sister. Anna freed herself from Philemon's grip and grabbed a nearby pioneer pitchfork that was described as "a sapling about 7 feet long, and about as thick as one's wrist, with one end split to form the prongs." Philemon wrenched the tool from his sister's hands and struck his brother with it. Joseph died of head wounds suffered in the heated exchange. Philemon was indicted towards the end of April for the murder of his brother. Their father, Joseph, Sr., sent another son to deliver bail money in order to obtain Philemon's release before the trial. Adding even more grief to the situation, descendants later reported that this brother was murdered and robbed of the large amount of cash he was carrying while on his way to post bail. Philemon was convicted of manslaughter in the third degree for the death of his brother, Joseph, Jr. An appeal was filed, and the case was defended by Edward Bates, a well-known attorney of the day. [Bates later ran for president against Abraham Lincoln.] The appeal went all the way to the Missouri Supreme Court, but failed to overturn the conviction. Philemon was ordered to serve the 3 years in the Missouri State Penitentiary to which the lower court had originally sentenced him. After his release, Philemon and Mary moved across the Mississippi River to Calhoun County, Illinois in 1843. By 1850, they had a farm there and 4 of their children still lived at home. At the time of his death in 1855, Philemon was 53 years and 2 months old. He was buried near the top of the hill in Plummer Carrico Cemetery. His stone faces the nearby Mississippi River, rather than the rest of the cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Mary, who remarried in 1858 or 1859. She died in 1898 and was buried next to him. Children of Philemon Plummer and Mary (Duckworth) Gordon Plummer Goodwin (3 daughters, 3 sons) were-Ruth Jane (Plummer) Cochran, William Henry Plummer, Elizabeth B. (Plummer) Lewis, John Benton Plummer, James Phillip (Philemon) Plummer, and Mary Ellen Plummer Bull. Philemon's known siblings were-Anna (Plummer) Barker and Joseph Plummer, Jr. (Note: Source for above information from - History of Lincoln County, Missouri; "The Murder of Joseph Plummer" pages 364-365; Goodspeed Publishing Company; 1888.) (1) Philemon Plummer and Mary (Duckworth) Gordon Plummer's son James Philemon Plummer was born Apr. 26, 1847, and died Jun. 13, 1928. His burial was in Hardin Cemetery, Hardin, Calhoun County, IL. He married 1st Orlena Burns (1851-1886). He married 2nd Josephine Elan ((Presley) McCartney (1857-1931). She had been married previously to Samuel T. McCartney (1843-1881), and they had a son-John McCartney (1877-1923). Children of James Philemon Plummer and his 1st wife Orlena (Burns) Plummer were-George P. Plummer (1869-1949); Carry Allen Plummer (1875-1880); Orvil Plummer; and Joshua Plummer (1880-1968). Children of James Philemon Plummer and his 2nd wife Josephine Elan ((Presley) McCartney Plummer were-Alta Naomi (Plummer) Kroeschel (1891-1987); Carl Otto Plummer, Sr. (1889-1979); and Harry C. Plummer (1893-1970). ----------- James Philemon Plummer's 1st wife Orlena (Burns) Plummer was born Jan. 11, 1851 in Missouri, and died Sep. 30, 1886 in Illinois. Her burial was at Carrico Plummer Cemetery, Gilead, Calhoun County, IL. She was the daughter of George Linzy Burns and Cynthia Ann Lanham (1822-1864). Orlena was married to James Philemon Plummer. They were the parents of at least 4 children. At the time of her death, Orlena was 35 years, 8 months and 19 days old. She was survived by her husband, James. He remarried in 1888. He died in 1928. Children: 4 sons. Mother of: George P. Plummer, Carry Allen Plummer, Orvil Plummer, and Joshua Plummer. Her siblings were-Julia Ann (Burns) Temple (1844-1879); Richard Ripley Burns (1848-1870); David Burns (1852-1924); and Ethel Virginia Pearl Hamilton (1861-1936). ------------ (1a) James Philemon Plummer and Orlena (Burns) Plummer's son Joshua "Wad" Plummer was born Oct. 12, 1880 in Calhoun County, IL, and died Aug. 26, 1968. Hr married Hettie Blackorby Feb. 9, 1904 in Jersey County, IL. She was born June 21, 1881, and died Jan. 20, 1909. After his 1st wife Hettie's death Joshua Plummer married 2nd her sister Melvina "Mellie" V. Blackorby. Children of Joshua "Wad" and Hettie (Blackorby) Plummer were-Gladys Naomi (Plummer) Stemmler, Lillian (Reed) Plummer, and Paul Plummer. Children of Joshua "Wad" Plummer's 2nd wife Melvina "Mellie" V. (Blaqckorby) Plummer's were-Viola (Plummer) Stock, Esther Belle (Plummer) Dabbs, Cecil Mike Plummer, and Emuel Plummer. --------- Joshua "Wad" Plummer's 2nd wife Melvina "Mellie" V. (Blaqckorby) Plummer's obituary -PLUMMER. 4 March 1976: The funeral of Mrs. Mellie V. Plummer was conducted on 28 February at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home with Jack D. Phillips officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove cemetery. Her death occurred at 12:55 pm on 26 Feb. At the Jerseyville Care Center. She was born on 12 September in Hamburg, a daughter of Elmer Blackorby. Mrs. Plummer was a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by two Sons, Emuel Plummer of R. R. 1, Grafton and Cecil Plummer of Fieldon; two daughters, Mrs. Viola Stock of East Alton and Mrs. Sherman (Ester Belle) Dabbs of R. R. 3, Jerseyville; a stepdaughter, Gladys Stemmier of Fieldon; 19 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; brothers Sloke Balckorby of Mozier and Ollie Blackorby, Novinger, Missouri. Her parents, one brother, two sisters, a stepdaughter and a stepson preceded her in death. ----------- (1aa) Joshua "Wad" and his 1st wife Hettie (Blackorby) Plummer's daughter Gladys Naomi (Plummer) Stemmler's obituary - Mrs. Gladys Naomi Stemmler, 90, of Fieldon, died Saturday, April 24, 1999 At Jerseyville Manor Nursing Home. Born Jan. 15, 1909 in Hardin, she was the daughter of Joshua "Wad" and Hettie (Blackorby) Plummer. After her mother's death eight days later, she was raised in the Rosedale area by her father, and her late stepmother, Melvina (Blackorby) Plummer. She married Theodore H. Stemmler June 2, 1929 in Jerseyville and he died July 15, 1970. Surviving are one daughter, Betty Duggan of Fieldon; one son, Don Stemmler of Vero Beach Fl.; One sister Viola Stock of East Alton; Seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; dear friends, Katie, Terri and Tim. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Lillian Reed and Esther Belle Dabbs; three brothers, Paul, Mike and Emuel Plummer; one daughter-in-law, Ellen Stemmler. Visitation was held Tuesday at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. The funeral will be conducted Wednesday (today), April 28, 1999 at 10 a.m. at Crawford Funeral Home with Rev. William Hembrow officiating. Burial will be in Fieldon Cemetery. Memorial may be made to the Jersey County Health Department. ---------- Gladys Naomi (Plummer) Stemmler's husband Theodore H. Stemmler was born in 1904 in Jersey County, and died in 1970 in Jersey County, IL. He is buried at Fieldon Cemetery, Richwood Township, Jersey County, IL. He married Gladys Naomi Plummer 6-2-1929 In Jerseyville, IL. She was the daughter of Joshua "Wad" and Hettie (Blackorby) Plummer. She was born 1-15-1909 in Hardin, Calhoun County, IL. She died 4-24-1999 at Jerseyville Manor Nursing Home in Jerseyville, IL. She is buried at Fieldon Cemetery, Richwood Township, Jersey County, IL. Theodore and Gladys (Plummer) Stemmler had 2 children-Betty Stemmler who married John Duggan of Fieldon, IL, and Donald Stemmler of Vero Beach, FL. ------------------ (1aaa) Theodore and Gladys (Plummer) Stemmler's son Donald Stemmler's obituary - Donald Stemmler, 73, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, at a hospital near his home in Florida. He was born July 6, 1934, in Jersey County, son of Theodore and Gladys (Plummer) Stemmler. A U.S. Army veteran, he married the former Ellen Marie Scoggins on Dec. 12, 1959, in Alton, and together they were the parents of three children. She died on March 7, 1975. He is survived by his three children and their spouses, Alan and Jill Stemmler and Darin Stemmler, all of Fieldon, and Eric and Joy Stemmler of Jerseyville; seven grandchildren, Kristen, Ellen, Blake, Lydia, Katie, Natalie and Emily; and a sister and brother-in-law, Betty and John Duggan of Fieldon. He later married Linda Tulley on June 25, 1987, in Lake Wales, Fla., and they have shared the past 20 years together. He is also survived by her children and grandchildren. Memorial services will be conducted at noon Wednesday, March 5, at the Fieldon United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Barbara Alley officiating. His cremains will be buried at Fieldon Cemetery, with the Jerseyville American Legion Post 492 conducting military graveside rites. Memorials may be given his family, in care of Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of arrangements. ---------- (2aa) Joshua "Wad" and his 1st wife Hettie (Blackorby) Plummer's son Paul Plummer's obituary - PLUMMER. 30 January 1975: The funeral of Paul Plummer, 67, of R. R. 1 Grafton, formerly of Hartford, was conducted Wednesday afternoon, 29 January at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home with the Rev. William Bohannon of the Church of the Nazarene, Rosewood Heights officiating. His death occurred at 6:30 pm on 26 January at the Christian hospital, nw, St. Louis. Interment was in the Fieldon cemetery. He was born 31 January 1907 in Calhoun County, a son of Joshua and Hattie Blackorby Plummer. He was a color matcher at the Hartford Tannery. His survivors are his widow, the former Alice Vinson; two Sons, Paul W. Plummer of Grafton and Norman D. of Clarksville, Tenn.; a daughter Mrs. Gene (Phyllis) Daughhette, Edwardsville; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers, Emuel Plummer of Grafton and Cecil Plummer of Jerseyville; and three sisters, Mrs. Gladys Stemmler of Fieldon, Mrs. Viola Stock of East Alton and Esther Belle Dabbs of Jerseyville; and his stepmother, Mrs. Melvin Plummer of Jerseyville. The family designated the American Cancer Society as a memorial. ----------- (1aa) Joshua "Wad" Plummer and his 2nd wife Melvina "Mellie" V. (Blackorby) Plummer's son Cecil Mike Plummer was born Apr. 2, 1912 in Jersey County, IL. and died July 20, 1997 in Jersey County, IL. He was buried at Rosedale Cemetery, Rosedale, Jersey County, IL. He married Alma June Crull. Alma June Crull was born June 19, 1923, and died June 10, 1984. Alma June Crull (daughter of Ezra Lewis Crull and Leola Myers) was born June 19, 1923 in Jersey County, IL, and died June 10, 1984 in Alton, IL, and buried in Rosedale Cemetery. She married 1st Harrison Wideman. She married 2nd Cecil Mike Plummer on 1944. She married 3rd Nelson Charles. She married 4th Walter Dean Pummill. Alma June Crull and Cecil Mike Plummer divorced in 1969. Children of Alma June Crull and Cecil Mike Plummer were-David Plummer, Mike Plummer, Cecil Plummer, Barbara Plummer, Robert Plummer, and John Plummer. ----------- Cecil Mike Plummer's wife Alma June (Crull) Plummer Pummill's obituary - PUMMILL, 19 June 1984: The funeral of Alma June Pummill, 61, 610 E. Fourth St., Alton was conducted at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home with the Rev. John Vidakovich officiating. Burial was in the Rosedale cemetery. She died at 7:55 pm 10 June at St Anthony's hospital in Alton. She was born 19 June 1923 in Jersey County to the late Ezra and Leola Meyers Crull and married Walter Dean Pummill on 29 May 1970 in St. Charles, Missouri. She is survived by her husband; two sons, Dave Plummer of Jerseyville and Mike Plummer of Fieldon; a daughter, Barb Schaaf of Fieldon; one brother, Robert Crull of Fieldon; a sister, Mildred Balster of Springfield; seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, three brothers and two sisters. The Rosedale Methodist church of which she was a member has been named as a memorial. ---------- (2aa) Joshua "Wad" Plummer and his 2nd wife Melvina "Mellie" V. (Blackorby) Plummer's daughter Esther Belle (Plummer) Dabbs's obituary - Esther Belle (Plummer) Dabbs, born 26-06-1916, Kansas, died 22-02-1980, buried Otterville cemetery. Esther Belle Dabbs, 63, of Route 3 Jerseyville died at 1 am February 22, at St. Mary Health Center in Richmond Heights, Missouri. Services were held Sunday afternoon at Jacoby Brothers funeral home in Jerseyville. Rev R. E. George officiated and burial was in Otterville. Born in Kansas, June 26, 1916, she was a daughter of Joshua & Melvina (Blackorby) Plummer. Her survivors include her husband, Sherman Dabbs whom she married June 27, 1931 in Carrollton; 4 daughters Vera Lee Neal, Jerseyville, Sharon Garber, Springfield, June King, Collinsville, Jean Traub, Fieldon; 2 brothers, Emuel Plummer of Rosedale and Cecil Plummer of Fieldon; 2 sisters, Gladys Stemmler of Fieldon and Viola Stock, East Alton; 10 grandchildren and 5 g-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother, Paul and 1 sister, Lillian. Memorials may be given to Leukemia Fund. -------------- Esther Belle (Plummer) Dabbs's husband Sherman Lester Dabbs's obituary - Sherman Lester Dabbs, born 1911, Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois, died 01-04-1990, buried Noble cemetery. Sherman Lester Dabbs, 79, died Sunday April 1, 1990, at Christian Hospital Northeast in St. Louis County. He was a self-employed farmer. Born in Jerseyville, he was the son of the late Lester & Ella (Beach) Dabbs. He married Esther Bell (Plummer) Dabbs June 27, 1931, in Carrollton, and she died on February 22, 1980. Surviving are 4 Daughters, Vera Neal of Jerseyville, Sharon Garber of Springfield, June King of Collinsville and Carol Traub of Wood River; 10 grandchildren; 10 g-g-grandchildren; 1 sister, Edna Eades of Springfield; and 1 brother Dwight Dabbs of Jerseyville. Visitation is from 5-9 pm Tuesday at Jacoby-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where services are at 2 pm Wednesday with Rev. Jim Endsley officiating. Burial will be in Noble cemetery at Otterville. Memorials may be given to American Cancer Society. ---------- (3aa) Joshua "Wad" Plummer and his 2nd wife Melvina "Mellie" V. (Blackorby) Plummer's son Emuel Plummer was born June 25, 1907 and died July 4, 1990 in Jersey County, IL. His burial was in Rosedale Cemetery, Rosedale, Jersey County, IL. He married Gladys Berneice Suddeth. She was born March 20, 1934 and died Feb. 2, 2002. She was buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Rosedale, Jersey County, IL. Emuel Plummer and Gladys Berneice (Suddeth) Plummer had a daughter-Ruth Ann Plummer. ------------- (1aaa) Emuel Plummer and Gladys Berneice (Suddeth) Plummer's daughter Ruth Ann Plummer married Raymond and Leona (Caswell) Haushalter's son Frederick Warren Haushalter was born in 1937, and he died in 1993. He married Ruth Ann Plummer born 1940 in Rosedale Township, Jersey County, IL. Ruth Ann Plummer's mother was Gladys Suddeth, and her mother was Mary (Abeln) Suddeth, the daughter of Harmon and Helena Abeln. Frederick Warren Haushalter and Ruth Ann (Plummer) Haushalter had 3 children-Sherri Haushalter, David Leo Haushalter, and Mark Frederick Haushalter. (Note: Raymond Haushalter was a cousin to my mother Lovie (Kraushaar) Westfall.) --------------------- (1aaaa) Frederick Warren Haushalter and Ruth Ann (Plummer) Haushalter's son Mark Frederick Haushalter was born in Blue Island, IL, but grew up in in Fieldon, Jersey County, IL. Mark Frederick Haushalter married Barbara Joan Swanson. They live in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Barbara Joan Swanson is a daughter of Kenneth Alan Swanson and Patricia Ann Collins, and granddaughter of Gilbert Florentine Swanson and Margaret Therese Neuens. Children of Mark Frederick Haushalter and Barbara Joan (Swanson) Haushalter are-Jessica Lauren Haushalter and Alexa Lea Haushalter. ---------- (2a) James Philemon Plummer and his 1st wife Orlena (Burns) Plummer's son George P. Plummer was born Sep. 26, 1869 in Calhoun County, Illinois, and died Sep. 2, 1949 in Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois. His burial was in Carrico Plummer Cemetery, Gilead, Calhoun County, IL. The son of James Philemon Plummer and Orlena Burns, George married Bessie Peets (1879-1967) on 19 Apr 1899 in Hardin, Calhoun County, Illinois. They were married by Justice of the Peace Thomas E. Cook, and Margaret E. Cook served as their witness. George was a farmer in Calhoun County. He and Bessie were the parents of 1 child, but their marriage ended in divorce. George and his son, Maurice, lived together in Calhoun County for many years. George was taken to Boyd Memorial Hospital by ambulance on 01 Sep 1949. He died there the following day at the age of 79 years, 11 months and 7 days. He was survived by his son. Child of James P. Plummer and Bessie Irene (Peets) Plummer Wilkinson was-Maurice Bryan Plummer (1900-1973). ---------- (1aa) George B. Plummer and Bessie (Peets) Bassett Plummer Wilkinson's son Maurice B. Plummer's obituary - PLUMMER. 1 February 1973: Final rites were held Sunday afternoon at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home for Maurice B. Plummer, 71, of Jerseyville whose death occurred on 26 January at Blu Fountain Nursing Home in Godfrey. Burial was in the Plummer cemetery in Calhoun County. He was born 15 October 1901 in Calhoun County the son of George and Bessie Bassett Plummer. He had engaged in farming. Mr. Plummer had resided at Morgan Hotel. His parents preceded him in death. ----------- (1a) James Philemon Plummer and his 2nd wife Josephine Elan (Presley) McCartney Plummer's son Harry C. Plummer was born Apr. 11, 1893 in Batchtown, Calhoun County, Illinois, and died Apr. 9, 1970. The son of James P. Plummer and Josephine Elan Presley, Harry served in the United States Army with a unit from Kansas during World War I. He was a private first class when he received his discharge from the service. Harry married Mary Madison (1906-1901) on 26 Dec 1929 in Calhoun County, Illinois. They were the parents of at least 5 children, although 3 died in infancy or early childhood. 2 other children suffered tragic deaths during military service. Harry and Mary's fourth child, John E., was born in 1936. He was an airman 2nd class in the United States Air Force in 1955. John died at the age of 19 while serving with the 3333rd Stud. Squadron. The Plummers' older son, James Armand, was born on 06 Feb 1934. He enlisted in the army and served for a total of 16 years. James was a staff sergeant with the 101st Airborne Division and was married to Okcha Plummer. While serving during the Vietnam War on a tour that began on 14 May 1966, James was killed in a helicopter crash on 05 May 1967 in South Vietnam. His name is engraved on the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D. C. on Panel 19E, Line 45. Almost 3 years later, Harry died 2 days before his 77th birthday and was survived by his wife, Mary, who passed away in 1991. Harry was buried by his children. Chidren of Harry C. Plummer and Mary A. (Madison) Plummer were-James "Junior" Plummer, Margaret Geraldine Plummer, James Armand Plummer, John Erwin Plummer, and Virginia Plummer. ----------- (2a) James Philemon Plummer and his 2nd wife Josephine Elan (Presley) McCartney Plummer's son Carl Otto Plummer, Sr.'s obituary - PLUMMER. 29 March 1979: Services for Carl Otto Plummer, Sr. 89, a retired farmer, 419 E. Exchange St., Jerseyville, were held Thursday afternoon at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home with the Rev. M. Edwards Breed officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery. He died at 4:45 pm March 26 at Jersey Community Hospital. Born 30 November 1889, he was a son of James and Josephine Presley Plummer. He married Ruby Ellen Kress 19 November 1912 in Alton. Plummer was a 50 year member of Modern Woodmen of America. His survivors are his wife, Ruby; one son, Carl O. Plummer, Jr. of Jerseyville; two Daughters, Dorothy Bartlett of Jerseyville and Violet Bartlett of Brighton; one sister, Alto Kroeschel, Pittsfield; nine grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. His parents, five brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. The First Presbyterian church of Jerseyville of which he was a member has been designated as a memorial. ----------- Carl Otto Plummer's wife Ruby Ellen (Kress) Plummer's obituary - PLUMMER. 17 December 1979: Ruby Ellen Plummer, 89, of 419 E. Exchange St., Jerseyville, the last of the 10 children of George and Praziddie Edwards Kress, died at 11:15 pm 16 December at St. Anthony's hospital in Alton. She was born 8 April, 1890 in Calhoun County. On 19 November 1912, she married Carl Plummer and he died 26 March of this year. She is survived by one son, Carl C. Plummer, Jr. Jerseyville; two Daughters, Violet Bartlett of Brighton and Dorothy Bartlett of Jerseyville; nine grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 pm Tuesday, 18 December at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, 19 December at the Funeral Home, Rev. M. Edwards Breed officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove cemetery. The First Presbyterian church in Jerseyville has been named as a memorial. (2) Philemon Plummer and Mary (Duckworth) Gordon Plummer's son John Benton Plummer was born Oct. 26, 1839 in Lincoln County, Missouri, and died Mar. 5, 1906, in Calhoun County, Illinois. The son of Philemon Plummer of Kentucky and Mary Duckworth Gordon of Missouri, John married his first wife, Susan Alice Watson, on 29 Oct 1859 in Lincoln County, Missouri. They were the parents of 5 children. Susan died sometime in the 1870's. Children from first marriage: 3 daughters, 2 sons. After Susan's death, John married Laura Ann Carrico (1860-1924) on 15 Jan 1880 in Calhoun County, Illinois. They were the parents of 11 children, but 5 died in infancy or very early childhood. Children from second marriage: 5 daughters, 1 son, 5 infants. At the time of his death, John was 66 years, 4 months and 7 days old. He was survived by his second wife, Laura, who passed away in 1924. Father of: Sophrenia Isabell (Plummer) Wilson (1860-1881), John W. Plummer, Ida Cornelia (Plummer) Douglass (1865-1948), James F. Plummer, Lillie M. (Plummer) Eastman, Lela (Plummer) Keller, Cora (Plummer) Schoetker, Nona (Plummer) Weigel (1887-1912), Ethel Irene Plummer (1890-1910), Clarence Osiah Plummer (1895-1951), and Ruby (Plummer) Waggoner. John's known siblings: Ruth Jane (Plummer) Cochran (1830-1863), William H. Plummer (1832-1911), Elizabeth B. Plummer (1834-1864), James Philemon Plummer (1947-1928), and Mary Ellen (Plummer) Bull. ---------- John B. Plummer's obituary - John B. Plummer, an aged and respected citizen of Point Precinct, died at his home Sunday March 4, 1906 and was buried Monday. He was formerly a resident of Gilead and is well known here as a good man. He leaves a wife and several children, nearly all of whom are grown, to mourn the loss of a good husband and kind father. (Unknown Calhoun County newspaper; March 1906) --------- John Benton Plummer's 2nd wife Laura Ann (Carrico) Plummer's obituary - PLUMMER. Jerseyville Republican 17 January 1924: Mrs. Laura Plummer died 11 January at home of her son, Clarence Plummer of Grafton. 63 years old. Funeral from home. Buried in Deer Plain cemetery, Calhoun County, Illinois. Married John Plummer at Calhoun County 3 January 1881. He died March, 1906. Eleven children: five died in infancy and two daughters, Mrs. Nona Weighard and Miss Ethel Plummer. Those surviving are: Mrs. Cora Schoetker of Jerseyville, Mrs. Lelia Keller of St. Louis, Clarence Plummer of Grafton and Ruby Waggoner of Wood River. Four step-children, Wm. Plummer of Jersey, Mrs. Ida Douglas of Portland, Ore., Thomas Plummer of Nokimis and Miss Lillie Eastman of Grafton; one sister and one brother, Mrs. Sarah Godfrey and James Carrico of Everet, Wash. and one brother, George Carrico of Twin Falls, Idaho, seven grandchildren and ten step grandchildren. ----------- (1a) John Benton Plummer and his 2nd wife Laura Carrico Plummer's son Clarence Oliver Plummer's obituary - PLUMMER. 19 October 1951: Clarence O. Plummer of Grafton died suddenly Saturday Morning, 13 October at nine-fifteen o'clock while at his work at the Illinois Powder Manufacturing Company at Grafton. Plummer had been talking to a co-worker, Burl Hill, and had not complained of feeling ill. He was found dead a short time later by Frederick Miller, another employee of the company. A brother, Thomas, died a few days ago in Detroit. An inquest was conducted by Coroner Rodney C. Jacoby of Jerseyville and death was attributed to natural causes. Mr. Plummer was a son of the late John and Laura Carrico Plummer and was born in Calhoun County on 11 October 1895. His death occurred two days after his fifty-sixth birthday anniversary. The decedent had been a resident of Grafton for the past thirty-five years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edith Arnold Plummer; two daughters, Mrs. Forrest Duncan of Grafton and Mrs. James Creech of Alton; three sons, Stanley Plummer of the US Navy stationed in Japan, Larry and Tommie Plummer of Grafton; four sisters, Mrs. Lillian Eastman of Grafton, Mrs. Lela Keller of St. Louis, Mrs. Cora Schoetker of Monon, Indiana, and Mrs. Ruby Waggoner of Vancouver, Washington. He also leaves seven grandchildren. He was a member of the Grafton City Council serving as alderman, and of the Modern Woodman of America. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon 16 October at two o'clock at St. Patrick's church with Rev. Father Michael Sheehy officiating. Interment was in Scenic Hill cemetery. ---------- Clarence O. Plummer's wife Edith Agnes (Arnold) Plummer's obituary - PLUMMER. Died 18-03-1975. 18 March 1975: Edith Agnes Plummer, 75, of 12 Brown Street, Grafton, died at 4:50 am today at Jersey Community Hospital. A former giftshop clerk, she was the widow of Clarence Plummer who preceded her in death in 1951. Two daughters survive. They are Mrs. Forest (Ethel) Duncan of Grafton and Mrs. James (Shirley) Creech of Phoenix, Ariz. There are three surviving Sons: Stanley Plummer of Grafton, Dr. Larry Plummer of Jerseyville, and Thomas w. Plummer of Godfrey. Four surviving sisters are Mrs. Pauline Keechner of Alton, Mrs. Verne Osborne of Golden Eagle, Mrs. Robert Redd of Alton, Mrs. Andrew Robeen of Hardin. A brother, Martin Arnold of Grafton, also survives. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Visitation is after 4 pm Wednesday at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home in Grafton. Prayer service is at 8:15 pm Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Funeral services are at St. Patrick's church in Grafton at 10 am Thursday with the Rev. Patrick Morrow officiating. Burial is in Scenic Hill in Grafton. The American Cancer Society has been designated as a memorial. Obit #2: 20 March 1975: Funeral mass for Mrs. Edith Agnes Plummer, 75, of 12 brown St., Grafton will be celebrated at 10 am this morning, 20 March, at St. Patrick's church in Grafton with the Rev. Patrick Morrow celebrant. Her death occurred at 4:50 am on 18 March at Jersey Community Hospital. Interment will be in the Scenic Hill cemetery. She was born 19 may1899 in Brussels, a daughter of Lawrence J. and Mary Johanna Arnold. Mrs. Plummer had clerked in a gift shop. Her husband was the late Clarence Plummer. Her survivors are three sons: Dr. Larry Plummer of Jerseyville, Stanley Plummer of Grafton and Thomas W. Plummer of Godfrey; two daughters, Mrs. Forrest (Ethyl) Duncan of Grafton and Mrs. James (Shirley) Creech of Phoenix, Ariz; 14 grandchildren ; nine great grandchildren; one brother...........(rest of obit missing). ----------- (1aa) Clarence Oliver Plummer and Edith Agnes (Arnold) Plummer's son Stanley A. Plummer's obituary - Stanley A. Plummer was born Jun. 20, 1926, Grafton, Jersey County, Illinois, and died Nov. 12, 1996 in Alton, Madison County, Illinois. The son of Clarence Oliver Plummer and Edith Agnes Arnold, Stanley served in the United States Navy following World War II and during the Korean War. He worked for McDonnell Douglas Corporation in St. Louis, Missouri. He spent 22 of those years working for McDonnell Douglas in Nagoya, Japan. He retired in 1992. Stanley worked for Owens-Illinois Glass Company in Alton, Madison County, Illinois in the quality assurance department. He also was a teacher in the Grafton School District. He was a Fourth Degree member of the Alton Knights of Columbus Council 460. He also belonged to the Jerseyville American Legion Post. Stanley died at St. Anthony's Hospital following a short illness. At the time of his death, he was 70 years, 4 months and 23 days old. He was survived by 2 brothers and 1 sister-in-law, Dr. Larry Plummer of Jacksonville, Illinois, and Thomas Plummer and his wife of Germantown, Tennessee; 1 sister and brother-in-law, Shirley Munhall and her husband, Dr. Munhall of Phoenix, Arizona; 2 aunts, Gertrude Arnold of Grafton, Illinois, and Genevieve Redd of Alton, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Stanley was preceded in death by 1 sister, Ethyl Duncan. Visitation was held on 15 Nov 1996 at Burke-Fine Funeral Home in Alton, Illinois. A rosary was recited there at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass was conducted at 11 a.m. the following morning at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Grafton. Burial was private. The family requested that memorials, if desired, be made to the church, Marquette Catholic High School of Alton, or to masses. (3) Philemon Plummer and Mary (Duckworth) Gordon Plummer's son William Henry Plummer was born Apr. 24, 1832 in Lincoln County, Missouri, and died Jul. 5, 1911 in Hardin, Calhoun County, Illinois. The son of Philemon Plummer and Mary Duckworth, William was born in Lincoln County, Missouri. His family moved to Calhoun County, Illinois in 1843 where his father was a farmer. William married Louisa Jane Lewis (1833-1855) on 18 Jun 1853 in Calhoun County. They were the parents of 1 son, Stephen. Louisa died on 18 Oct 1855 at the age of 22. Children from first marriage: 1 son-Stephen H. Plummer (1858-1899). William married Sarah Ann Wilkerson (1842-1870) on 01 Feb 1857 in Calhoun County. They were the parents of 1 daughter, Mary. Tragedy struck again when Sarah died on 10 Jan 1870, just 2 days after her 28th birthday. Children from second marriage: 1 daughter-Mary Jane (Plummer) Ward Bruns (1863-1936). On 17 Oct 1875, William married 3rd Mrs. Sarah Amelia (nee Ramsey) Haynes (1852-1823). She was the mother of 1 son from her first marriage. William and Sarah were the parents of 12 children. Like his father, William was a farmer in Calhoun County. Children from third marriage: 1 step-son, 6 sons, 6 daughters-James "Clifford" Plummer (1872-1943), William Edwin Plummer (1876-1951), Louisa Abigail "Lulu" (Plummer) Dixon (1878-1955), Clara A. (Plummer) Wilkinson, Charles Howard Plummer, Oscar Cleveland "Cleve" Plummer, Rose Esther "Rosy" Plummer (1886-1907), Ella E. Plummer ((1888-1888), Ray Plummer (1890-1891), and Nora "Edith" (Plummer) Fowler (1892-1963). William died in 1911 at the age of 79 years, 2 months and 11 days. He was survived by his third wife, Sarah. She passed away in 1923. Father of:Stephen H. Plummer, Mary Jane (Plummer) Ward Bruns, James "Clifford" Plummer, William Edwin Plummer, Louisa Abigail "Lulu" (Plummer) Dixon, Clara A. (Plummer) Wilkinson, Charles Howard Plummer, Oscar Cleveland "Cleve" Plummer, Rose Esther "Rosy" Plummer, Ella E. Plummer, Ray Plummer, and Nora "Edith" (Plummer) Fowler. Step-father of: Cyrus Marion "Cy" Haynes ---------- (Note: A Biographical sketch of William Henry Plummer - WILLIAM HENRY PLUMMER has a fine farm of two hundred and eighty acres of land, four miles south west of Hardin in Gilead Precinct, and is classed amongst the most industrious and skillful members of the farming community of this county. He is a native of Missouri, and was born in Lincoln County, April 24, 1832. His father, Philemon Plummer, was born in Kentucky, February 14, 1802, while his grandfather, Joseph Plummer, was a native of England. Philemon Plummer, the great-grandfather of our subject, was also of English birth and came to America from his native land in Colonial times. He fought in the Revolution, became a pioneer of Kentucky and later of Missouri, where death closed his earthly pilgrimage in his home in Lincoln County. The grandfather of our subject came to this country with his parents, and settled in St. Louis County, Mo., in early pioneer days. At that time St. Louis was but a village and the surrounding country was very sparsely inhabited. In a few years Mr. Plummer moved to Lincoln County where he bought land and spent the rest of his life. The father of our subject was young when his parents moved to Missouri, and he was there reared and married, taking as his wife Mary D. Gordan a native of Tennessee. She now makes her home with our subject. Philemon Plummer continued to live in Missouri till 1843, when he came to this county and cast in his lot with the pioneers of Gilead Precinct. He bought land and entered upon its improvement but his busy life was cut short by his death in 1855, when a useful pioneer was removed from the scene of his labors. William H. Plummer was eleven years old when he accompanied his father and mother to this county and he remembers well the incidents of pioneer life here. He recollects when deer, turkey and other kinds of game were plentiful. There was but little improved land in this county, as the people were chiefly engaged in lumbering, hunting and fishing. Our subject early became inured to the labors of farm life while assisting his father to carry on his agricultural affairs. Mr. Plummer resided with his parents till his marriage in 1853, when Louisa Lewis became his wife. She died in 1855, and he was married a second time, taking as his helpmate Sarah Wilkerson who died in 1870. The present marriage of our subject, which took place in 1878, was to Sarah (Ramsey) Haynes. Their pleasant wedded life has been blessed to them by the birth of eight children, whom they have named James Clifford, William, Louisa, Clara, Charles, Cleveland, Rosa and Ray. By his first marriage Mr. Plummer had one child - Stephen, who resides in Columbus, Cherokee County, Kan. Mary, Mr. Plummer's daughter by his second marriage, is the wife of Jonas Ward, of Belleview Precinct. Mrs. Plummer had one child by her first marriage - Cyrus Haynes. Mr. Plummer is a stanch Democrat in politics. He is a man of sturdy excellent character who is relied upon in all cases and is held in high esteem by the entire neighborhood.) (Portrait and Biographical Album of Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois; published 1891; pages 595-596) ((Note: Unable to locate any marker for William Henry Plummer's grave. Burial: Carrico Plummer Cemetery, Gilead, Calhoun County, Illinois.) ----------- (1a) William Henry Plummer and his 3rd wife Sarah Amelia (Ramsey) Haynes Plummer's son William Edwin Plummer was born Mar. 6, 1876 in Gilead, Calhoun County, Illinois, and died Sep. 20, 1951 in Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois. The son of William Henry Plummer and Sarah Amelia Ramsey, William Edwin married Amy "Ophelia" Delaney on 27 Nov 1902 in Calhoun County, Illinois. He was a carpenter. Before their marriage, Ophelia was a school teacher at Nicholas School, 3 miles south of Batchtown, in 1895 and 1898. William and Ophelia were the parents of 1 child. As his health declined towards the end of his life, William made his home with his son, Roscoe Plummer, in Greenfield, Illinois. William suffered a heart attack in July of 1951. He was hospitalized at Alton Memorial Hospital for 10 days. He was released from the hospital on 01 Aug 1951 and was moved to Watson Nursing Home in Jerseyville, Illinois at that time. At the time of his death, he was 75 years, 6 months and 14 days old. He was survived by his wife, Ophelia, of Kampsville, Illinois; 1 son, Roscoe Plummer; 1 grandchild; 1 great-grandchild; 2 sisters, Edith Fowler of Alton, Illinois, and Lulu Dixon of Batchtown, Illinois; and 2 brothers, Charles Plummer of Hardin, Illinois, and Cleve Plummer of Grafton, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation was held at Gubser Funeral Home on 21 Sep 1951. Funeral services were conducted there at 2 p.m. on the afternoon of 23 Sep 1951 by the pastor of the Jerseyville Baptist Church. William's brother, Charles, died in 1961 and was buried next to him. Child of William Edwin Plummer and Amy Ophelia (Delaney) Plummer (1877-1952) was-Roscoe E Plummer (1904-1978). ---------- (1aa) William and Ophelia Delaney Plummer's son Roscoe E. Plummer's obituary - PLUMMER. 30 May 1978: Services for Roscoe E. Plummer, 73, of Kane were held 2 pm 30 May at Gubser Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Patterson of the Grafton Methodist church officiating. Burial was in Rosedale cemetery. He died unexpectedly at his home May 27. A retired farmer, he was born 4 September 1904 in Batchtown, a son of William and Ophelia Delaney Plummer. His survivors are his wife, Florence Suddes Plummer whom he married 22 February 1941; one daughter, Mrs. Derald (Ruth) Waters of Jerseyville, three grandsons; one great-granddaughter. The heart fund was designated as a memorial. --------- Roscoe E. Plummer's wife Florence M. (Suddeth) Plummer's obituary - PLUMMER. Jerseyville - Florence M. Plummer, 80, died at 8:40 pm Wednesday, 26 September 1990, at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. She was a licensed practical nurse in Jerseyville Nursing Homes until retiring in 1980. Born in Jersey County, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Ablen) Suddeth. On 22 February 1941, in St. Charles, Missouri, she married Roscoe E. Plummer. He died on 27 May 1978. Surviving are a stepdaughter, Ruth Waters of Jerseyville; three grandsons, four great grandchildren; and a sister, Gladys Plummer of Jerseyville. A sister, Edith Powers, preceded her in death. Visitation is from 4 to 8 pm today at Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where services are at 11 am Saturday. The Rev. Jon Lorch will officiate. Burial is in Rosedale (Ill.) cemetery. Memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association or First Southern Baptist church of Jerseyville, where she was a member. ---------- (2a) William Henry Plummer and his 3rd wife Sarah Amelia (Ramsey) Haynes Plummer's son Oscar Cleveland (Cleve) Plummer's obituary - PLUMMER. 21 March 1968: Oscar Cleveland (Cleve) Plummer, retired carpenter of Grafton, died at twelve-five o'clock pm Monday at St. Anthony hospital in Alton where he had been a patient the past eight weeks. Visitation hours were held at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home where services were held at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon.. Rev. Randy Morris of Grafton officiated and burial was in Hardin cemetery. Mr. Plummer, a son of the late William and Sarah Ramsey Plummer, was born in Calhoun County. His age at the time of death was eighty-three years, eight months, and four days. His survivors are one daughter, Ida M. Plummer of Alton; one son, Robert Ralph Plummer of Galveston, Texas, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Go To Related Families-Page 2j Back to Related Families-Page 2h Return To My Homepage