NORMAL - Alta M. Simmons, 77, Normal, died at 7:55 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 14, 2010) at her residence. Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Normal, with Bishop Brian Hafen presiding. Burial will follow at Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Mrs. Simmons was born Dec. 28, 1932, at Bloomington, a daughter of George and Eunice Fillmore Clark. She married Frank D. Simmons on Dec. 31, 1950, at Bloomington. Frank survives. Also surviving are their children, Sheryle (K. Michael) Scott, Normal; Dan (Nancy) Simmons, Stanford; and Dave (Kimberly) Simmons, Bloomington; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren Seven brothers, three sisters and two great-grandchildren preceded her in death. Mrs. Simmons was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She formerly worked for the Admiral Corp. and later the Eureka-Williams Co., both in Bloomington. Alta enjoyed genealogy, gardening, crocheting and playing the organ. Her greatest joy was being with her family. |
DANVERS - The funeral for Vernadine B. Thacker, 86, of 1925 S. Main St., Bloomington, formerly of Danvers, will be 3 p.m. Sunday at the Danvers Baptist Church. The Rev. Ronald D. Thacker will officiate. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery, Danvers. Visitation will be 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the church. Otto-Argo-Froelich Memorial Home, Danvers, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Danvers Baptist Church. Mrs. Thacker died at 10:37 p.m. Wednesday (July 4, 2001) at Scotchwood Health Care Center, Bloomington. She was born Dec. 10, 1914, at Funks Grove, a daughter of Tom and Eunice Bell Clark. She married Charles Austin Thacker on Oct. 24, 1931, at Carlock. He died Aug. 23, 1977. Survivors include a son, the Rev. Ronald D. (Rosalie) Thacker, Danvers; a brother, Victor Clark, of Florida; a sister, Alta (Frank) Simmons, Bloomington; 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and four stepgreat-grandchildren. Her parents; three sons, Leslie, Bobby and Ben Thacker; a daughter, Carol Streenz; six brothers; two sisters; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild preceded her in death. Mrs. Thacker was a member of the Danvers Baptist Church. She had worked as a janitress at Illinois State University at Normal for 24 years, retiring May 1, 1981. |
Clara L. Jones, age 79, a resident of Oliver Springs went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 7, 2008 at Briarcliff Health Care Center in Oak Ridge. Mrs. Jones was born April 16, 1928 in Oliver Springs. She is a lifelong resident of this area. She was a member of Oliver Springs First Baptist Church, the Vota-Vita Sunday School Class, and she sang in the church choir. Mrs. Jones was formerly employed as a bank teller and as a clerk at French's Market. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Jones Castleberry and by her parents, Omer Cox and Bessie Kathrine Stansberry Cox, by three brothers; Sam, Luke, and Carl Cox, and by a son-in-law, Carl Brock. She is survived by her husband of 60 years; John Paul Jones of Oliver Springs, by a daughter; Paula Baumgardner and husband Dr. Jim Baumgardner of Oliver Springs, by sons; John P. Jones Jr. D.D.S. and wife Melinda of Powell, and Charles E. Jones and wife Carman of Oliver Springs, a former son-in-law, Wayne Castleberry and wife Claudia of Kingston, by grandchildren; Wayne Castleberry II and wife Jaymi, Joe Brock and wife Stephanie, John P. Jones III and wife Jennifer, Christina Johnson and husband Jamie, Sarah Brock,Chuck Jones, Abby Barnes and husband Steve, Vince Jones, and David Jones, by 6 great-grandchildren; Joseph Brock, Jacob Brock,Loren Johnson, Damen Johnson, Brenya Castleberry, and Arlyn Castleberry. She is also survived by two brothers; Omer Cox and wife Betty of Oliver Springs, and Bernard Cox and wife Margie of Oliver Springs, by a sister; Ann Thacker of Oliver Springs, and by several nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. The family will receive friends Thursday, January 10, 2008 between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 pm at Sharp Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Charles Parker and Dr. Jim Baumgardner officiating. Burial and graveside services will be held Friday, January 11, 2008 at 10:00 am at Anderson Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff members of Briarcliff Health Care Center who extended tender and compassionate care to Mrs. Jones in her final days and hours. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. |
Town of Normal Police Officer 1931-1961. He served as Police Chief twice during his 30 year career. |
CHENOA - The funeral of Marshall E. Crull, 74, of 508 Mellow Drive, Chenoa, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington. The Rev. Jerry McNemee will officiate. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. He died at 11:43 a.m. Monday (Aug. 16, 1999) at BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association. Mr. Crull was born Jan. 11, 1925, at Lane, a son of Elmer L. and Minnie Mae Hiter Crull. He married Irene Waller on Nov. 8, 1947, at Bloomington. She died April 13, 1994. Survivors include one daughter, Marsha Schubbe, Chenoa; two sons, Denton (Lee) Crull, San Diego; and Clayton (Karen) Crull, Bloomington; and two brothers, Joseph (Helen) Crull, Bloomington; and Robert (Marian) Crull, Livermore, Calif. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Debbie, Michelle, Josh, Cassi, Katie and April; and three great-grandchildren, Brandon, Dalton and Gabriel. Two brothers preceded him in death. Mr. Crull was a graduate of Chenoa High School and served in the Marines in World War II. He was a member and past commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8350, Chenoa. He worked for Artistic Furniture at Pontiac, Ill., and Amory, Miss., retiring as plant manager. He was a wonderful father and "Pa Pa" and an avid fisherman. He will be greatly missed. |
Arthur "Art" Cusey, 64, of Normal, Illinois, died at 5:56 p.m. Thursday (June 28, 2012) at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal. He was born Jan. 27, 1948 in Paxton, Illinois, a son of Linden Thomas Cusey and Emma Maurietta Watson. He married Henrietta Sue Waller on Oct. 9, 1992 Bloomington, Illinois. She survives. He is also survived by his children, Doug Cusey, Conroe, Texas; Brian (Dee) Cusey, Phoenix, Arizona; Angel Kitchen, Phoenix; Kenney Lauritson, Austin, Texas and Kevin Lauritson, Lexington; siblings, Bob (Linda) Troxel, Middletown; Nita (Harvey) Petty, Goodfield; JoAnn Stephens, Normal and Alice Hook, Heyworth; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. |
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