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| 1 | History of Livingston County Joseph Paternoster, head of the firm of Paternoster & Son, plasterers and stone masons, workers in cement and manufacturers of cement blocks, Fairbury, Livingston County, Ill. The subject of this sketch after learning the uses and possibilities of cement in Europe, came to America at the time when the demand for that material in the construction of buildings was just beginning to be recognized. How well he apprehended and took advantage of his opportunities his later business success demonstrated. Nor has he been slow to keep abreast of all improvements in the manufacture and uses of cement or to avail himself of obvious opportunities of its extension into newer fields of usefulness. Joseph Paternoster was born in Trejoal, Austria, December 16, 1862, a son of Joseph Paternoster, Sr., a shoemaker and farmer who worked his earthly destiny out to its end in his native land. His boyhood was spent on his father’s farm and in gaining a primary education. When he was fifteen years of age he went to his brother, Manuel Paternoster, to learn the trade of plasterer, brick-mason and cement worker and under the able instructions of the latter, during the succeeding six years, acquitted the practical knowledge of these trades in all their details. He was the youngest of six children, two of whom-a son and a daughter-are now deceased. Manuel and Henry Paternoster are living in their native land. The former has given up masonry and cement work and like his brother Henry, is a farmer. In 1875, when he was between twenty-three and twenty-four years old, Joseph Paternoster went to Switzerland, where, until October, 1882, he was a contractor of masonry and cement work. On October 6, bringing with him a strong recommendation from T. Hauser, mayor of the city in which he had been operation, he started for America. He stopped at Ontario, Canada, where he secured work for the city in construction of cement walks. In 1889 he came to Illinois and located in Fairbury, where he has since lived and labored. He has finished many of the finest buildings in the city and surrounding country so far as the foundation and plaster work is concerned. His last noteworthy achievement, completed in April, 1908, was the new forty-room hotel at Chatsworth. He gives a positive guarantee as to quality and durability for all work that he undertakes, and is able to point to evidences of his mechanical skill in every direction. For more than thirty years he has devoted himself to this line of construction, in which he has had exceptional experience for variety and thoroughness, having erected the first two-story building of cement blocks in Fairbury. He has recently added to his establishment, a cement-block machine with a capacity of 200 blocks a day, with which he is able to make cement blocks of any shape or size. Mr. Paternoster married in 1877, Miss Magelina Schulter, a native of Switzerland, and the following facts concerning the six children she bore her husband will not be out of place in this connection. Joseph is a farmer in Livingston County. John is a conductor in the railway system of Peoria. Emil, of Forrest, Ill., is in the employ of the Toledo, Peoria & Western Railroad Company, in the capacity of railway conductor. Henry is a member of the firm of paternoster & Son, Fairbury. Manuel is a plasterer and brick mason at Rosenberg, Fort Bend County, Texas. Rosa is a member of her parents’ household. Mr. Paternoster has given to each of his children an education fitting them for any position to which they may be called. He has always taken an active part in public enterprise and there is no measure which, in his opinion, tends to benefit the community which he does not advocate and support to the extent of his ability. He is a member of the Amish church of Fairbury, and politically supports the principles of the Republican party in which his sons, as they have attained their majority, have enrolled themselves as member. | Paternoster, Joseph Sr (I1563)
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| 2 | Adeline D. Stetzler, 96, formerly of Morton, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2019, at her daughter Jill’s home, in Cape Coral, Fla., in the hands of her family. Born March 13, 1923, in Groveland, Ill., to Lem and Elizabeth Stoecker, she married Arthur F. Stetzler on April 11, 1943, in Morton. He died on March 20, 1990. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Janet Arlene Stetzler. Surviving are her four sons, Douglas (Lindsay) Stetzler, Greg Stetzler, Roger Stetzler and Todd Stetzler, all of Morton; one daughter, Jill (Mark) Fisher of Cape Coral, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 3 four-legged great-grandchildren. Adeline’s parents owned and operated Stoecker Seed Company in East Peoria. She worked at Caterpillar in East Peoria until she married Arthur, a World War II Army Air Corps Veteran, relocating them to Eglin Field, Fla. Grami loved Christ with her whole heart and shared her faith with all she knew. She formerly attended Grace Evangelical Mennonite Church, and was an active member at Crosspoint Church in East Peoria, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 9, 2019, with her grandson Pastor Cole McLaughlin officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 pm on Sunday, September 8, 2019, at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton and one hour prior to the funeral on Monday, at the church. Burial will be at Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery in Morton. | Stoeckor, Adelene D (I1588)
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| 3 | MARY GLADYS (LESHER) COLE Do not know newspaper this was published in Sterling, Whiteside Co., Illinois Died Wednesday, July 18, 1996 GLADYS COLE ROCK FALLS - M. Gladys Cole, 83, of 1203 W. Second St., Rock Falls, died Wednesday, July 18, 1996, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Melvin-Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A memorial has been established. Mrs. Cole was born Oct. 29, 1912, in Normal, the daughter of Earnest and Lucy (Clements) Lesher. She married Earl Cole on Feb. 10, 1934, in Towanda. He died Feb. 2, 1994. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Rock Falls. Survivors include one daughter, Linda (Rick) Chaffee of Sterling; and one sister, Grace Waller of Bloomington. She was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. | Lesher, Mary Gladys (I44)
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| 4 | "Grandfather George Waller fought for 4 years and 4 months in the Civil War. He farmed all of his life. He was a country veterinary. He belonged to the Baptist church. They always quit work on Saturday noon. Their afternoon job was to take the horses to the river for a swim and bath and then they were put out until Monday morning. Then they had to chop and haul wood for Sunday, so they didn't have to work on Sunday. If one of the neighbor boys were to visit on Sunday and Dad or any of his brothers slipped off for a swim, the next Sunday they were allowed only to go to church and then come home. No recreation whatsoever if they had been disobedient. They lived in a log house 20 by 20 and a kitchen built onto the side. Made of lumber. It was a two story. Grandfather Waller was a wonderful family man. Dad tells of sitting on his lap and being told stories and Granddad bringing home sacks of candy to them. Grandfather Reed (Sarah Ann Reed's father) was from Missouri. He was on a visit to Missouri because he and his family now lived in Tennessee when he and his father were on horseback fording the Koskanade River and were both drowned. Sarah and her sister Martha were raised by their mother's parents in Philadelphia, Tennessee. Martha later married Jonas Green and they moved to Texas and had 9 or 10 children. Great-Grandfather Reed owned nearly an entire county in Missouri between the Osage and Kaskonade River." provided by Nora Waller Smith as told by her father, Samuel Carr Waller. | Waller, George Monroe (I39)
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| 5 | "One reason a dog can be such a comfort when you're feeling blue is that he doesn't try to find out why." ~ Unknown Steve was quiet and gentle, deliberate and not one to be anything less than careful with words and deeds. On Sunday, January 29, 2017 Steven Jay Pflederer passed away unexpectedly. He and his wife Susan shared 49 years together raising their two children Jody and Dan. He was born on October 8th, 1942 in Morton, IL and attended Knox College in Galesburg, IL where he graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He received his Master's Degree in Mathematics at UCLA where he met the love of his life, Susan. Together they moved cross country to Susan's hometown of West Hartford, CT to start their family. He was employed as a computer engineer for much of his professional career before leaving to follow his heart¿working with dogs. He worked at the Connecticut Humane Society in Newington and after retiring he continued to be an active member and volunteer for a number of Dog loving organizations. He worked closely with Fidelco and the H25 Puppy Raisers, he was an active member of The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Nashoba Valley, The Leonberger Club of America, The Newfoundland Club and most recently became a transportation coordinator for Dog Star Rescue. Steve's parents Lloyd and Margaret Pflederer preceded him in death. Steve is survived by his wife Susan, and daughter, Jody Angell of West Hartford and her husband Tom and his son, Dan Pflederer of South Windsor and his wife Keri Watson. His siblings: Brent Pflederer and his wife Donna of Morton, IL, Linda Delong of Morton IL, and Cindy Oberlander and her husband Phil of Reno NV. He leaves behind 4 cherished grandchildren: Jake Pflederer of South Windsor; Noah, Halle and Sarah Angell of West Hartford, as well as his furry children; Jonah and Aliyah and grand dogs and cats. Funeral Wednesday, February 1st, 12 noon at Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Avenue in West Hartford. Interment will follow at The Hartford Mutual Society Cemetery, Wolcott Rd in East Granby (adjacent to the Simsbury Airport). The family will be receiving friends at his daughter's home in West Hartford directly following the funeral and will be receiving friends and family for Shiva Thursday from 5 to 8pm also his daughters home. Funeral arrangements provided by Hebrew Funeral Association of West Hartford. | Pflederer, Steve Jay (I1579)
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| 6 | 1900 Census indicates birth is Dec 1855 | Powell, Mary Elizabeth (I50)
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| 7 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I1678)
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| 8 | 1999 | Schieler, Duane Rae (I1679)
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| 9 | 8/4/2019 A vehicle rollover with a fatality was reported near Lake Helen on Sunday afternoon, authorities said. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Kenneth Hensey, 54, of Fort Myers died in a wreck at North Prevatt Avenue and Tina Davis Drive. Hensey was southbound on Prevatt Avenue when his vehicle ran off the road, said FHP’s Lt. Kim Montes. The 2017 Ford pickup hit a tree killing Hensey, Montes said. | Hensey, Kenneth John (I243)
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| 10 | Aaron Aupperle, age 77 of Alexandria, died peacefully Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Bethany on the Lake. Aaron Frederick Aupperle, son of Moses and Viola Aupperle, was born on November 1, 1943, and grew up on a thriving family farm near Breckenridge, MN. He enlisted in the US Air Force and spent time in Minot during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He went on to become a licensed A & P mechanic and a commercial pilot. Aaron married Marlys Jane Kittel in 1961. They raised their children Merilee, Troy and Lisa while traveling extensively throughout the US and abroad for Aaron's career. Aaron was a unique and fiery man. He traded the mundane for travel and adventure that lead him to a flying career that spanned more than forty years and took him around the world. He flew helicopters and airplanes in a wide variety of assignments with accuracy and flew thousands of passengers thousands of miles with a flawless safety record. The time in Nepal was among his favorite locations. He could recount hundreds of stories of the people, the villages, and the diverse geography in great detail as if he had just come from there. He also greatly enjoyed the challenges of the rugged wilderness in Alaska. His technical skills had become so refined that he was able to fly in the most adverse conditions and complete the most difficult of assignments. He will be remembered for his passion for flying, love for his children, and his fearlessness. He had the ability to live in the moment, was an innovative thinker, had exceptional mechanical ability, and a meticulous nature. Aaron is survived by: Children: Debora Cabodi, Merilee Retzloff, Troy Aupperle, and Lisa Aupperle. Grandsons: Larry Cabodi and Jeromy Cabodi. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Moses Aupperle and Viola Aupperle, his brother, Fredrick Aupperle. A celebration of Aaron's life was held at West Lake Johanna Lutheran Church in rural Glenwood/Brooten. Burial in the West Lake Johanna Lutheran Church cemetery, Pope County, Minnesota. | Aupperle, Aaron Frederick (I638)
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| 11 | Aaron Joel Schneblin, age 51, of Morton, IL passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife, Ranell Burrier, son, Joel L. Schneblin and his mother Tara Daringer of Washington, brother, Adam (Leah) Schneblin of Morton, in-laws, George and Sandra Burrier of Morton, sister in-law, Gwen (Mike) Kic of Schaumburg, Aunt Jeannie Schneblin Bube of Lewistown, Aunt Jill Schneblin Smallwood of Canton and five nieces and nephews, Nathan, Sophie & Tess Schneblin of Morton and Madison & Mollie Kic of Schaumburg. His parents, Joel F. and Barbara Smith Schneblin, proceeded him in death. A public visitation will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2022 from 2:00pm-5:00pm and another public visitation hour on Monday, July 18, 2022 from 10:00am-11:00am. Aaron’s funeral service will begin at 11:00am with lunch to follow in the fellowship hall. All visitations and the funeral service will be at Pekin First Church of the Nazarene 3514 Broadway Road Pekin, IL. Aaron, please consider this obituary your first love letter in heaven from me, your earthly wife. Aaron grew up in East Peoria, IL. From the age he could say fire, meat, God and farm Aaron was his father’s shadow. Through the years, he accompanied him to East Peoria Fire Stations, Raber Packing Company, their home church and the Schneblin family farm. Aaron’s knowledge and love of firefighting, butchering, cooking for a crowd, and farming came first-hand from his father. Aaron was nicknamed “Little Joe” (not Joel) for a good reason. He WAS Joel Sr, two point o. Aaron’s core values and beliefs were a direct result of his christian upbringing. Aaron went on to study at several Illinois colleges and universities. He completed multiple degrees and certifications in computer engineering, electrical engineering and architecture. He made a living as a computer engineer for multiple companies and formed two businesses of his own using his God-given talents and abilities. He was a problem-solver through and through and got a high when he was given a new challenge to fix!! He worked for small town companies, well-renowned companies and public figures. In his leisure time, he enjoyed photography, teaching fire & paramedic classes, sound & light boarding for community events & his church, cooking & hosting dinners with Ranell, storm chasing and woodworking just to name a few. As someone once said about him, “Jack of all trades and master of many.” He served as a fire fighter and paramedic for Spring Bay Fire Protection District in Spring Bay, IL, Forman Fire Protection District in Manito, IL and Schaeferville Fire Protection District in Pekin, IL retiring in 2014 as the district’s fire chief (S1). He used his architectural knowledge and drew the building plans for what is currently the Spring Bay Fire Station. He served and belonged to numerous fire, rescue and emergency medical organizations. The final organization he involved himself with was Pink Heals. He was a founding member of the Pink Heals Peoria Chapter and was their secretary. Aaron & Ranell met on July 4, 2007. They married on September 13, 2014 in Morton, IL in Ranell’s parents backyard surrounded by their immediate family and a beautiful cascading waterfall. The wedding was followed by an outdoor reception at the Mackinaw Winery. Ranell adorned the reception with two wind chimes. The yellow chime was a gift to Barbara from her husband, Joel and the second chime was a gift to Ranell from her husband, Aaron. She wanted Barbara’s chimes at the reception as is was like having her new in-laws present at their son’s wedding reception, but in reality they had passed some 25 years earlier. The day was sunny, breezy, chilling and wonderful. The breeze swayed the chime and music was made. While it was their very best day together in all 15 years, Aaron was extremely extremely sick having been just released from the hospital 3 days earlier after a 15 day hospital stay. To say Ranell was nervous thinking she might not have a groom attending her wedding with her, was an understatement. However, it only dampened Ranell’s mood slightly as she’d waited for THAT DAY for 45 years!!! Aaron loved her with all his heart and being. Ranell has two favorite dates she had with Aaron. Her first favorite date was in fact their first date. They talked for hours upon hours like old friends and God began knitting their kindred spirits together that very day. On the other favorite date about three or so years later, Aaron used a crayon to draw on Tyroni’s Italian Resturant’s butcher paper that laid atop a white cotton tablecloth. On the paper, he drew the house of their dreams practically to scale as they waited for their food to come. That house plan is one of her most cherished possessions. Ranell’s totally okay that it never came to fruition because God’s dream house is far far better than anything Aaron could have drawn or imagined. Ranell publicly apologizes for Aaron’s “daily uniform” that he subjected the world to for years on end. He’d wear a navy & yellow Schaeferville tshirt and baggy, ratty jeans on the daily! Years later, he finally blessed the world with a “new look” of plain gray pocketed tshirts and different baggy, ratty jeans. It was like a very very bad Ground Hog’s Day movie played over and over again. Ranell insists she really did wash them up after every use, but when Aa mass-ordered himself 12 identical tshirts she’s very sure the world didn’t believe her! It was an uphill battle! She simply gave up and let the big ole boy dress himself how he wanted to!! He often told her that he was just “a simple country boy” so she just waved the white flag and let the country boy’s wardrobe speak for itself. To know him, was to truly love him. Ranell was most attracted to Aaron’s big, broad shoulders and back that she loving referred to as “a whole lotta real estate”. However, she also knows those shoulders of his carried an awful lot over the years. Aaron exercised extreme patience, forgiveness and compassion in all areas and years of his life. This is why Ranell believes he died with zero winkles. However, she herself gained a few over their 15 year relationship, but she’s not quite pinpointed where they may have come from yet. Aaron’s love for others won Ranell’s heart over from day one because he did as much for strangers as he did for those he loved. His heart was the size of Alaska which was the dream vacation he never took. Seeing caller’s ids come up on his ringing cellphone, Aaron picked up the phone and addressed EVERYone who rang him with, “Hey Buddy”, even the representatives on the other end of the phone line in foreign countries that probably didn’t even know who or what a buddy was. Aaron’s very best buddy is still here on earth. Charlee, Aaron’s 11 year old yellow Labrador Retriever, is in mourning. His favorite petter and treat-giver is gone. The night of his owner’s death he literally put his head on the corner of his Mommy’s pillow as they both fell sound asleep listening to christian music. Since that night he’s kept his distance from her as he hears and watches her cry on and off throughout the days since his Dad passed. He doesn’t know how to comfort her as he’s in mourning too. But they needn’t worry anymore, because joy will always come in the morning. | Schneblin, Aaron Joel (I3806)
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| 12 | According to 1900 Census Father born in Kentucky. Mother born in New York. Had 6 children. 3 children still alive in 1900. | Key, Hattie Missouri (I41)
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| 13 | According to the 1910 Census | Lesher, Jacob P (I52)
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| 14 | According to William L Waller's Obituary | Waller, Nora Leota (I36)
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| 15 | According to William L Waller's Obituary | Waller, Laura Catherine (I33)
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| 16 | According to William L Waller's obituary. | Waller, Henry Clifton (I30)
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| 17 | According to William L Waller's obituary. | Waller, Maxie Viola (I34)
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| 18 | According to William L Waller's obituary. | Waller, Elizabeth Marie (I84)
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| 19 | According to William L Waller's Obituary. | Waller, Lester William (I83)
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| 20 | Adam Michael Baldes, 32, of Pekin passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at Pekin Hospital. He was born June 22, 1980, in Peoria to Michael J. and Deborah A. Look Baldes. He is survived by his father, Michael J. (Tammy McSimov) Baldes of Pekin; mother, Deborah A. (John) Dacey of Pekin; son, Carter Michael Baldes of Pekin; sister, Lindsae Marie Baldes of Chicago Ridge; brother, Kiel Andrew Baldes of Hoffman Estates; grandmother, Jacqueline Baldes of Pekin; and grandparents, Elwood and Helen Look of Tremont. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Elmer Baldes Jr. Adam dearly loved his son. He worked for Track Services in Bartonville, a job he was very passionate about. He loved canoeing, fishing and camping. Cremation has been accorded and a memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at Abts Mortuary in Pekin with visitation two hours prior at the funeral home. Pastor Rodger Abatie will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to an education fund for his son at PNC Bank c/o Michael Baldes and Deborah Dacey. | Baldes, Adam Michael (I3781)
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| 21 | After retirement, he had this part time job. | Waller, Samuel Anthony (I2295)
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| 22 | Albert STETZLER on of Christian Henry STETZLER & Katherine HAAF was born 27 Oct. 1884 near Sachenflur in Unterschupt, Baden Germany. Albert had one sister, Johann STETZLER HOHSTADT, wife of Philip HOHSTADT who remained in Germany. In 1905 Albert came to the USA because Johanna was older and would inherit the family farm land. Albert’s Aunt Sophie ELSASER & her husband Charles Fred sponsored his coming to the states and they lived in Morton, IL. Albert came to USA on the ship Zeeland from Antwerp, Belgium and arrived in New York, New York 10 Jan 1905 at the age of 20. Albert said he fired the boilers on the ship as partial payment for the trip. Albert was processed through Ellis Island which currently is part of the National Park Service. A plaque was purchased in his name and can be found on the immigrant records. Fred and Sophia ELSASSER sponsored Albert’s emigration and he probably lived with them until he married. Sophia HAAF ELSASSER (B: 13 Feb 1952 and Albert’s aunt) came to the USA in 1874. Sophia and Charles Fred ELSASESR were married about 1879 in Casterland, NY in an Apostolic Christian Church. They moved to a home in the 200 block of North First Street in Morton, IL before 1900. Charles was a carpet weaver. Fred (Charles) came to USA in 1854 and he died 1 Nov 1925. Sophia HAAF ELSASER died 23 Feb 1932. Sophia’s mother and Albert STETZLER’S grandmother, Katherina SCHWENDER HAAF (B: 20 July 1819) came to USA to join Sophia, and lived with them for 28 years before Katherina died 10 Dec 1910. Sophia, Sophia’s mother, and Katherina are buried in the Morton Apostolic Christian cemetery. Katherina HAAF was the first burial in the Fourth Street Apostolic Christian Cemetery. On 22 March 1910 Albert married Rosina PATERNOSTER of Fairbury, IL in Pontiac, IL. Children born to Albert and Rosina were Hannah Kathleen, Manuel Henry, Margaret Sophie, William Joseph, Arthur Frederick, Caroline Ruth, Helen Marie , and Eileen Rose. They first lived in a red house just west of the Apostolic Christian Church on Jefferson Street. Later they moved to a new house at 201 West Jefferson. After finding their first son, Manuel, one too many times on the interurban tracks in front of their home, they moved again. Albert built their new home at 218 North Third Street 6 weeks before second son, William, was born on 16 Nov 1917. This home is currently owned by Adeline STETZLER, widow of son, Arthur STETZLER, their third son. Rosina PATERNOSTER daughter of Joseph PATERNOSTER and Magdeline SCHURTER PATERNOSTER, was working in Peoria homes before her marriage to Albert. Rosina was born in Clifford, Canada on 20 Mar 1887. Rosina’s father was born in Lermoos, Austria (B: 16 Dec 1852 and he died 13 Jan 1929). His birthday certificate says Italy and Lermoos is near the border so it could have been Italy at one time). Rosina’s mother, Magdeline SCHURTER PATERNOSTER, daughter of Jacob SHULER AND Magalina EARTY SHULER was born in Eglesau, Switzerland on 15 Oct 1846 and died 22 Jan 1923. Joseph and Magdeline were married 4 Feb 1876 or 1874 in Switzerland and came to Canada and then to Fairbury, IL USA about 1900. Joseph was a brick layer by trade. After Madeline died Rosina said when she and the family went up to visit her dad he would be watching for them and as soon as he saw them coming he would head for the chicken house for a chicken for Rosina to fry. Joseph and Madeline are buried in Fairbury cemetery. Albert STETZLER was a carpenter according to his naturalization papers. He worked for Ed MATHIS for several years before he became self-employed. He built homes in the 700 block of East Nebraska of Peoria in 1923, 1924, and 1925. Albert STETZLER built several homes in the Hillcrest area off of Prospect Road in Peoria, IL in 1926. He became friends of Chris HOERR who lived on the curve where North Glen Oak turns into Prospect. The Hillcrest area was near Chris’ residence so he could have owned the ground. Albert built a new home for the Hoerr family in the Knolls. Albert built several homes that J. Fletcher Lankton, John Ziegele and Jim Terry Architects designed in the late 1930’s. He also was part owner in an electrical store and had interest in oil drilling with John Dietrich. As his three sons reached age 16 they left school to work with him. Son, Manuel, started working in 1929; son, William started in 1930; son, Arthur started working in 1941. Some of the homes included Salzenstein, John McDonald, Murray Clark, Dr. Clifford Becherer, Ervin Kramer, Dr. Robert Dean, A. R. Sealy, Miss Emma Hill, Bernard Tilley, Lucana Jacquin, C. A. Tay, R. H. Murphy, Henry Dersch, Sam Getz, Dr. Haley, Harry Getz, Ben Getz, Ellet in Benson, Joe Paternoster in Fairbury and many others. One of Albert’s long time employees was Henry Rieger of Washburn. During the 1920s he employed Henry and George Mathis, and Henry Rieger’s brothers, Andrew, William and Ed. Other employees included Fred Lascher, Harry McQueen, Johann Reim, Albert Schnetzler, Fred Homfeld, John Miller, Streitmatter, and Sam and Fred Vollmer. William Hohstadt worked for him starting in 1926 and probably remained until he started his own business. During World War II Albert retired as his sons were drafted into World War II and construction came to a halt. Manuel worked in the ship yards in San Francisco, William was drafted in 5 August 1941 into the Army, and Arthur was in the Air Force in FL. After the war his three sons returned home he helped them to get started again in the building business in late 1945. Albert had a job to remodel a barn for Mrs. Harker. Annie STETZLER, married to Manuel, related that Albert met the brothers at their home to discuss re-starting the firm. Manuel loaned the new company $1000. Within a couple of years the brothers bought a lot in 600 block of West Jackson, Morton. They built a workshop for their business.(Zeller Electric at 640 W. Jackson is the current owner) Albert died 18 June 1946. After the brothers built a home for Vic and Mary Middleton on Knoxville Street, Peoria, Vic encouraged the brothers to build the first super market in Morton on the space next to their workshop on West Jackson. The store was open in March 1950. Through the years besides building homes, the brothers were involved with Thompson Food Basket (they had bought out Middleton’s) for remodeling and building new stores. Other commercials projects were schools, Chillicothe swim pool, banks, medical buildings, nursing home, churches, post offices and storage units. Some of the jobs they had contracts for included two houses in Varna for Kochs, Chris Hoerr, Jr. on Knoxville, William Blackie (CEO of Caterpillar), John Altopher(candidate for governor of the state), Tim Swain, Merle Yontz, Fletcher Lankton, Jim Terry, Donald Best, Ed Hoerr, Dr. Morris Cohen, Ed Nierstheimer of Pekin and Bill Voepel. Some homes in Morton they built were for Chris Staker, Bob Getz, Sam Getz, Maxine Litterest, Ernie Gerber, Gene Miller, and Clarence Schmidgall. Some commercial projects were Walz Ford, Grimm Chevrolet, Tazewell Publishing (now Menold Construction), Morton Community Church (now the Church of Christ Church), Morton First Mennonite Church, Mount Olive Church in Peoria, Morton Grace Mennonite Church(now Morton District 709 Administrative offices), First National Bank of Morton (now PNC Bank), Pioneer State Bank of Peoria, remodeling of Morton Metals (now Matcor Metal Fabrication), Eureka Apostolic Christian Nursing Home and many more. The brothers’ employees included Henry Rieger, Aldin McMongle of Peoria, Dewey Dwyer of Heyworth, Charlie Carr of Deer Creek, Ralph Weaver, Joe Thornton, Frank Gunion, Ezra Rediger and Jack Zimmerman. They employed a Mr. Volmer of East Peoria whose wife would wait for him on Meadows Avenue on Friday night because if she did not stop him he would have stopped at a tavern and spent his pay check. Arthur’s sons, Doug, Greg, and Roger worked for the company. William’s sons, Jerry and Dave worked for the company. Only Greg and Roger worked with the company after high school. Roger is the only grandson that remains as a carpenter. Manuel retired circa 1978. Arthur and William changed the name of the business from A. Stetzler and Sons to Stetzler Builders. Arthur and William continued the business into the 1980’s. They sold their equipment, store, workshop and office to Zeller Electric. Zeller has subdivided the store into several commercial businesses. Rosina made many quilts for her children and grandchildren over the years and cared for her grandchildren. She traded her house with Arthur and Adeline and lived at 399 West Wick in Morton until she went to Apostolic Christian Restmor for 2 years before she died 17 Aug 1978. Rosina and Albert are buried in the Morton Apostolic Christian Cemetery. OTHER FAMILY TRIVIA: William recalled spading a big garden, squabbling with “Mudder” HEINOLD, and spitting on Mrs. WUTHRICH from a tree. The Samuel RAPP family next door was a favorite neighbor. Albert built a bench for the back of the dinner table in the kitchen so all the little ones had a place. Rosina was a very good cook which included Filty noodles, lemon pie and garden lettuce. She would serve onion pie to her brother, Manuel, when he came from Peoria. Albert told Rosina ”you can serve him anything but onion pie, please.” Arthur walked or rode his bicycle out to Sam ROTH’S west of Morton on route 98 every day to buy a gallon of milk that cost 5 cents. William helped Jesse Yoder and his dad deliver ice which was needed to cool foods. The night Albert died he had taken a ride by Manuel’s, his daughter, Caroline’s, and William’s homes. He did not stop like usual because everyone was mowing their yards. It was like he made his last ride to make sure everything was ok. He loved to ride around the country side to see the homes and crops. The first house where Albert & Rosina lived was haunted. A man had taken his life some time before they moved there. Rosina relayed descriptions of the activities in the old red brick house. She said the ghost got off the midnight interurban and opened their gate more than once. He would continue up the walk and enter the house and walk up the stairs. She really believed there was a ghost. Before the house was torn down a man took his life there so maybe the ghost played a part and he could not take it anymore. Rosina brought her brother, Henry PATERNOSTER’S son home with her one time after his mother had died or was ill. The little boy was outdoors and his clothes caught fire from a bonfire and he died of the burns. Rosina went to Indiana with neighbors for a funeral and they were in an accident. Rosina fractured her arm and her family said her hair turned gray soon after the accident. Albert and Bill HOHSTADT went to Fairbury to build a barn for Joe PATERNOSTER, Rosina’s brother, and they stayed all week. Minnie BITNER PATERNOSTER would cook their meals and she would serve pie but never cut it. One day the men cut the pit in two pieces and ate the whole pie. The next day the pie was cut. Rosina, daughter, Helen STETZLER HERMANN ZOBRIST, Pauline HOHSTADT, and her daughter, Hilda HOHSTADT SHIEBER went to Germany to see Esther and Willie HOHL in about 1958 and some of Pauline’s family. Esther and Willi came to visit the USA in 1973. | Stetzler, Albert Henry (I1549)
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| 23 | Amy born at 8:00 am. Effie born at 8:15 am | Waller, Amy Johnson (I3537)
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| 24 | An obituary published in the Herald and Review for Murvin H. Brown, 86, of Shelbyville, states he had died December 15, 2002 in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. He was born July 2, 1916, in Wayne County, the son of Curtis and Essie Pennington Brown. He married Eva Beasley on March 8, 1937, in Centralia. Surviving were his wife; sons, Garry Brown and wife Nancy; Greg Brown and wife Cindy; sisters, Opal Cates; Geneva Joos; grandson, Michael Garry Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was a graduate of Flora High School and received his bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University and earned his master's degree from the University of Illinois. He began his 37-year teaching career in the Southern Illinois/Noble area. He then taught at Chanute Air Force Base, in Rantoul and later moved to Shelbyville, where he taught business, industrial arts and concrete classes at the high school for 25 years, before retiring in 1978. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Shelbyville and Illinois Retired Teachers Association. | Brown, Murvin H (I1282)
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| 25 | Anita K. Slusher, 70, of Mackinaw, IL, died Sunday, April 24, 2016 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Anita was born January 8, 1946 in Peoria to Walter and Doris Paternauster Fischbacher. They preceded her in death. Anita is survived by one son, Todd (Jennifer) England of Mackinaw, one daughter, Misty Bergstrom of Boulder, CO, six grandchildren, Chelsi, Zachery, Alexis, Hunter, Gage, Silas, two great grandchildren, Abagayle, Samantha, two sisters and one brother. Anita last worked as a CNA. She enjoyed camping, rafting and especially spending time with her family. Cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no services. Burial will be announced at a later date. Haensel Funeral Home in Mackinaw is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to Mackinaw Rescue Squad, PO Box 195, Mackinaw, IL, 61755. | Fishbacher, Anita (I4356)
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| 26 | 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. | Cusey, Arthur Allen (I2373)
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| 27 | BELGRADE - Early Sunday morning, March 14, 2004, Jesus welcomed George Allen Eblen home. George was born Aug. 7, 1922, to Leonard and Eula (Waller) Eblen in an old log house about 17 miles north of Belgrade, with a neighbor lady assisting. Young George attended the Mountain View country school, fondly remembered as the Cracker Box, through the eighth grade. Following graduation from Belgrade High School, George took a job at the International Harvester plant in East Moline, Ill. In 1942, George enlisted in the United States Marine Corps with boot camp in California. After extended training at Camp Pendleton, the Private, along with the 2nd Marine Division, was sent to the Pacific, where he spent 37 months. George was very proud to fight for the freedom of our country. Upon returning to the States, he spent a month in the hospital with malaria. He was honorably discharged and has been a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans. On Sept. 12, 1946, George married Evelyn Hoffman. They, along with their two children, enjoyed a life of ranching. In 1953, they moved to a ranch north of Belgrade, with a small herd of registered Angus cows. The family later became breeders of quality Registered Angus cattle on the Snowball Angus Ranch. In 1963, George received the gift of life from his Savior and Lord and served the Lord helping to teach children's church. George also took time to serve as chairman of the Belgrade School Board. After open-heart surgery and bone cancer, George retired in 1979 on the advice of his doctor. They moved to a smaller ranch they bought with the proceeds of a dispersal sale. They enjoyed spending several winters in Arizona. George remained on the ranch following the "home-going" of his dear wife, Evelyn. Golfing with his buddies at Cottonwood Hills became a favorite pastime. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; brothers, Bill, Paul, Winfield and Louis; and a sister, Mary McGuire. George is survived by his daughter, Kerry Eblen of Sheridan, Wyo.; his son, George "Sonny" (Julie) Eblen, Jr. of Belgrade; grandson, George "G.A." Eblen, III, a freshman at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas; sister, Libby Roth of Billings; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 20, at the Evangelical Free Church, 1701 S. 19th, Bozeman. Interment will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the George Eblen III College Scholarship Fund at any First Security Bank location. | Eblen, George Allan (I3570)
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| 28 | Benjamin Daniel Joos Jr., 64, of East Peoria died at 1:46 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2020, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Benjie was born on October 4, 1955, in Peoria, the son of Benjamin Daniel Sr. and Berniece (Kyburz) Joos. He was formerly married to Jerelyn (Selburg) Joos. Benjie is survived by his two sons, Benjamin "Chad" (Melissa) Joos of East Peoria and Christopher Thomas (Michelle) Joos of Groveland; four siblings, Cheryl (Bill) Blunier of New Haven, IN, Barbara (Tom) Mauhar of Lincoln, Dennis (Kitty) Joos of Peoria and Bonnie (Stephen) Nave of Washington; six grandchildren, Jerelyn, Julia, Jacqueline, Benjamin, Maximus and Samuel; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Jane Hellrigel. Benjie attended East Peoria Community High School and soon after became a second-generation bricklayer working in the trade for 40-plus years, retiring as owner of Ben Joos Construction. Benjie was a dedicated supporter of our veterans and volunteered countless hours in the kitchen at the Morton VFW. Benjie's passion for life centered around spending time with his family, fishing and boating. Later in life, he enjoyed helping out around the family farm, traveling and riding his Harley with "his girl," Anita Haddock. Benjie was known to many and greatly loved by his friends and family. He will be deeply missed. Visitation (with social distancing observed) will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, at Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services in East Peoria. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, May 27, at 11 a.m. at the funeral Home. Burial will be in Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery in Tremont. | Joos, Benjamin Daniel Jr (I608)
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| 29 | Bertha Eblen passed away peacefully with her daughter and son-in-law at her side on Saturday, March 24. She had come to Kalispell to spend her last days with her family. She was born July 23, 1926 to Edward and Anna (Clarke) Sullivan. She spent her young life in various places in western Montana where her father found work on farms, ranches and doing odd jobs just to keep his family fed. She graduated from Phillipsburg High School and went on to attend Normal School in Dillon where she obtained a teaching certificate – something she was very proud of. She then took a job teaching at the Pass Creek rural school north of Belgrade and it was there that she met her future husband Paul Eblen. This confirmed bachelor fell for the young school teacher and they were married in 1947. She became a ranch wife raising huge gardens, feeding hay and harvest hands, and eventually having four children – Paul Wayne, Patty, Colleen, and Mark. Paul and Bertha were married for 22 years until Paul's untimely and sudden death in 1969. As a widow at the age of 43, she was forced to uproot and took her three younger children, her cattle, and her tenacious and pioneering spirit and moved to a small ranch south of Twin Bridges, Mont. When you are the seventh of eleven children born during the Depression, you become a survivor – and survive she did! She ranched until the age of 60 when she sold the cows to her nephew and went to work for the Forest Service in Sheridan, Mont. She worked as a forestry aide for 12 years before retiring at the young age of 72! She was very active in her church, played cards as often as she could, and was what one of her close friends described as a "country socialite." She was very proud to own her little piece of Montana despite living in an old farm house with wood heat, septic problems, and a driveway that drifted shut in the winter. Thanks to her many dear friends in the Twin Bridges area, she was able to maintain her independence there until ill health forced her to move to Kalispell to be with her daughter and son-in-law in January of this year. She was truly the epitome of a life lived her way and a life well lived! She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; her daughter, Colleen; her son, Paul Wayne; and nine brothers and sisters. She also lost her baby great-granddaughter, Carly Raeann Dickey a week before she moved to the Flathead and that was a very sad day in her life. She is survived by her sister, Marguerite Logan (Bob) in Medina, Tenn.; her son, Mark Eblen in Helena; her daughter, Pat Dickey (Dave); grandchildren, Patrick Eblen (Brenda) in Seattle, Wash.; Bridget Pedersen (John) in Wasilla, Alaska; Brian Dickey (Carrie), Clarke Dickey, and Justin Dickey (Heather) all in the Kalispell area; and great-grandchildren, Blake, Delaney, and Kaden Pedersen; Jack Dickey; and Aubree Dickey; She is also survived by her precious extended family of many nieces and nephews who came to visit during her last days. Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, March 30 at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Twin Bridges, with graveside services following at the Morgan Cemetery north of Belgrade. The family suggests donations may be made to Home Options Hospice, c/o Northwest Healthcare Foundation, 310 Sunnyview Lane, Kalispell, MT 59901 or the Notre Dame Catholic Church, Twin Bridges, MT 59754. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home in Kalispell and K & L Mortuary in Twin Bridges are caring for Bertha's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to view Bertha's tribute wall, offer condolences, and share memories. Published in Bozeman Daily Chronicle on Mar. 28, 2012 | Sullivan, Bertha Frances (I3562)
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| 30 | Betty J. Ridgeway Homan Waller, 79, of 1925 S. Main St., Bloomington, died at 7:45 a.m. Monday (Feb. 14, 2005) at Scotchwood Healthcare Center, Bloomington. Service: 9:30 a.m. Thursday graveside at East White Oak Union Cemetery, rural Carlock, the Rev. Bill Vandervoort officiating. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Otto-Argo-Calvert Memorial Home, Carlock. Memorials: Scotchwood Healthcare Center residents activity fund. Survivors: stepchildren, Judy (Warren) Bates, Hudson; and Sue (Arthur) Cusey, Normal. | Ridgeway Homan, Betty Jane (I2279)
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| 31 | Betty Vaughn Waller- age 84 of Lenoir City went to her Heavenly home from Baptist Health Care Center on Thursday, September 6, 2012. She was preceded in death by her mother, Irene Vann Powell; step-father, Blake N. Powell; father, Fred M. Vaughn; step-mother, Lorene (Neenie) Vaughn; son-in-law, Gary L. Aikens; father of her loving daughter, Joseph H. Waller, and companion of 37 years, Richard M. Cox. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Jo (Waller) Aikens of Lenoir City; grandsons, Christopher J. Saylor and wife, Sandy, Michael Aikens and wife, Kristi of Loudon, Jeffrey Aikens of Greenback, Charlene Aikens of Powell; great grandsons, Cory Saylor and Lucas Saylor all of Lenoir City, Caleb Stooksbury of Powell; great granddaughters, Mikayla and Khloe Aikens of Loudon, Emilee Stooksbury of Powell; sister-in-law, Sara Waller; brother-in-law, Charlie Odom of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews; many friends including devoted friends, Jeane McBrayer and Mary (Jerri) Lowe of Maryville. The family would like to express a very SPECIAL THANK YOU to all of the employees of Baptist Health Care for all their love and wonderful care. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Memorial services will follow at 6 p.m. with Cory Saylor officiating. Burial will be in the Old Waller Cemetery, Buttermilk Road in Roane County. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to the Activities Department c/o Baptist Health Care Center, 700 Williams Ferry Road, Lenoir City, TN 37771. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge arrangements. | Vaughn, Betty S (I3523)
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| 32 | Beverley Mae Ripley (Joos) age 83 of Graham, Washington passed away December 31, 2020 after a long battle with cancer, her family by her side. Beverley was born in Peoria, IL to Emanuel Jacob Joos and Eileen Mareeda Joos. She attended Pleasant Hill Elementary and East Peoria High school where she was part of the cheer leading team. Bev married Frederick Dale Hammons and they later relocated to the State of Washington. There they had four children, one boy and three girls. Bev was a loving and supportive mother to her children, providing them many opportunities. Above all she brought them up to be strong independent individuals. After the marriage ended, Bev supported her children by working at the Employment Security Department in Washington. She worked hard to give them every opportunity in life. Swimming lessons, dance lessons, modeling classes and even horse-riding and showing. She was very involved in the dance studio, and became a dance mom to many of the students that attended. She later met her second husband and re-married to her love William Dean Ripley. They celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary November 27, 2020. After retirement, Bill and Bev relocated to the Washington Coast near Grayland. Her retirement hobbies, included breeding and showing Minatare American Eskimo, dogs. She loved those dogs and had many of them as pets. Keeping up to fifteen at one time. While raising dogs full time she also was involved in her ocean community. She was the organizer for the popular Cranberry Festival in Grayland Washington, which brought people from all over the states. Beverley is preceded in death by her parents Emanuel and Eileen Joos, her only son Kerry Dale Hammons and a granddaughter Anna Mae Chandler. She is survived by her husband William Dean Ripley, her daughters Brenda Joy Ashworth (Mark) of NV, Babette Lynn Stoelting of TN and Belinda Jo Chandler of WA. She is also survived by her brothers Danny Jay Joos and Garry Joe Joos of IL as well as her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and step children. Beverley will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. | Joos, Beverly Mae (I1001)
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| 33 | Birth Date might be 12/26/1939 - According to California Death Index. | Joos, Perry Herman (I1058)
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| 34 | Birth Date might be 6/22/1910 - According to Minnesota Death Index. | Joos, Herman Perry (I303)
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| 35 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I1270)
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| 36 | Birth: Jul. 10, 1915 Danvers McLean County Illinois, USA Death: Jul. 17, 1991 Bloomington McLean County Illinois, USA BLOOMINGTON, IL - William L. Waller, 76, of 1017 S. Mercer Ave. died at 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 1991, at Bloomington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born July 10, 1915, in Danvers to Samuel and Lizzie Jones Waller, he married Grace Lesher on Dec. 16, 1944, in Normal. She survives. Also surviving are three sons, James of Morton, Lester of Hillsboro, Ore., and Robert of Bloomington; two daughters, Elizabeth Ross of Miami and Cathy Turner of Bloomington; one brother, Henry Clifton of Hudson; three sisters, Maxie Redfairn of Carlock, Laura Smith of Normal and Nora Smith of Horseshoe Bend, Ark.; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. He was a machinist for Beich Candy Co. He was a member of East White Oak Bible Church in rural Carlock. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Journal Star (Peoria, IL) - Friday, July 19, 1991 Family links: Spouse: Grace E. Lesher Waller (1922 - 2010) Burial: East Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum Bloomington McLean County Illinois, USA | Waller, William Lones (I7)
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| 37 | Birth: Jul. 7, 1919 Forrest Livingston County Illinois, USA Death: Dec. 11, 2010 Berniece Joos, 91, of Tremont, mother of a Lincoln resident, died at 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010. Berniece passed on into the arms of Jesus with her loving family around her. She was born July 7, 1919, in Forrest, Ill., the daughter of Sam and Lena (Honegger) Kyburz. She married Benjamin D. Joos on Oct. 8, 1944, in Peoria. He died Feb. 12, 1991. She also was preceded in death by eight brothers and four sisters. Surviving are two sons, Dennis Joos (Kitty Rindle) of Bartonville and Benjamin Joos, Jr. of East Peoria; four daughters, Jane (Jim) Hellrigel of Tremont, Cheryl (Bill) Blunier of Grabill, Ind., Barbara (Tom) Mauhar of Lincoln and Bonnie Mullins of Tremont; and one sister, Wilma McVay of LaFayette, Ind.; 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Berniece was a member of the Tremont Apostolic Christian Church, the Deer Creek Home Extension and the Cloverdale Home Extension. She served as a volunteer at Apostolic Christian Restmor and as an Election Judge for Tazewell County. Our Beloved Berniece, cherished Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend. We honor your memory as one who spent her life in service to her family and her faith. As we humbly carry on without you, we strive to continue your legacy of family and service to the Lord. We will deeply miss your sense of humor and infectious laughter. God Bless you now, as you sing with the Angels. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, at Tremont Apostolic Christian Church with church ministers officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010, at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the Tremont Apostolic Christian Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Apostolic Christian Restmor, 1500 Parkside Ave., Morton, IL 61550 or the Tremont Apostolic Christian Church, 601 S. Chestnut St., Tremont, IL 61568. To view Berniece's video tribute or to leave an online condolence for the family, visit www.knappjohnson.com. | Kyburz, Bernice M (I133)
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| 38 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I1645)
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| 39 | BLOOMINGTON - Elvira M. Kugel, 78, Bloomington, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 1, 2010) at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Normal. Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Normal. The Rev. John McIntosh will officiate. Burial will be in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson�Disease Foundation or First United Methodist Church, Normal. Elvira was born June 11, 1932, in Bloomington, the daughter of John and Blanche Lesher Williamson. She married Forrest Kaufman Jr. on Sept. 7, 1952, in Danvers. She later married Carleton Kugel on Jan. 11, 1975, in Normal. He passed away July 13, 2000. She is survived by two children, Randy (Jean) Kaufman, Bloomington, and Linda (Terry) Park, Normal; five grandchildren, Becky (Bob) Fleck, Westmont; Chris (Carrie) Kaufman, Jill Andersen, Andy (Kim) Kaufman and Matt (fiancee, Kayla Upchurch) Kaufman, all of Normal; three great-grandchildren, Jacob and Adam Fleck, Westmont, and Addison Kaufman, Normal; one sister, Alice (Harlan) Glaser, Belleview, Mo.; two stepchildren, Craig Kugel, Baltimore, Md., and Kathy Kugel, Bloomington; two stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Ralph Williamson. Elvira was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Normal, and the United Methodist Women. She had worked at Union Auto Insurance Co., Bloomington, and in the office of McLean County Asphalt, which her first husband, Forrest, started. She later worked as a purchasing secretary for the Eureka Co. and Modine Manufacturing, Bloomington. She had been a Sunday school teacher at First Presbyterian Church, Danvers. She was a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader. Elvira was a member and past president of Women's Club of Bloomington-Normal. She had volunteered in the BroMenn Service League in the hospital gift shop. | Williamson, Elvira M (I3707)
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| 40 | BLOOMINGTON - Grace E. Waller, age 87, of Bloomington, Ill., passed away at 12:52 a.m. on Friday, June 18, 2010, at her family residence. Her services will be on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home in Bloomington, with Pastor Dan Waller officiating. Burial will follow in East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Bloomington, Ill. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the memorial home. Memorials may be made to Advocate BroMenn Hospice. Grace was born on July 23, 1922, in Normal, Ill., the daughter of Ernest and Jennie Rouse Lesher. She married William Waller on Dec. 16, 1944, in Normal, Ill. He passed away on July 17, 1991. Survivors include her children, Jim (Sharon) Waller of Morton, Ill., Bob (Donna) Waller of Bloomington, Ill., and Cathy (Paul) Turner of Bloomington, Ill.; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Grace was preceded in death by her parents, one son, one daughter, one grandson, two brothers and two sisters. Grace was a member of East White Oak Bible Church in rural Carlock. She made many friends over the years as a resident of Anglers Manor. | Lesher, Grace Elizabeth (I9)
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| 41 | Bloomington - Laura C. Smith, 95, of Bloomington passed away at 3:10 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. Her funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 24, 2016 at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington with Rev. Bryan Brotherton and Pastor Edward Scearce officiating. Visitation will be from 4-6:00 p.m. on Sunday at the memorial home. Interment will be at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Bloomington. Memorials may be made to the Mission Fund at Grace Church in Normal or Huntington’s Disease Society of America. Laura was born on December 23, 1920 in Danvers, Illinois, a daughter to Samuel and Lizzie Jones Waller. She married Maynard Smith on May 16, 1938 in Bloomington, Illinois. He preceded her in death on February 23, 1996. Surviving are her children, Richard (Carolyn) Smith of Bloomington, Sandra (Bud) Jenkins of Normal and Cora Wahmann of Bloomington; and son in-law, Charles Stewart of Bloomington; 12 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Marilyn Stewart; granddaughter, Tonya Stewart; 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Laura and Maynard were life-long farmers in McLean County, having farmed in the Normal, Lexington, Ellsworth and Arrowsmith Communities. Laura was gifted and blessed with many talents, among them were quilting, upholstery, cake decorating, catering, needlework and painting. Her generosity leaves behind many memorable treasures for family and friends. She was a member of Grace Church in Normal for over 27 years and University of Illinois Extension Service of McLean County. | Waller, Laura Catherine (I33)
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| 42 | BRIMFIELD - Samuel A. Joos, 76, of 10902 W. Cottonwood Road died at 11:25 am. Friday, July 19, 2002, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. Born Sept. 1, 1925, in Tenney, Minn., to Ernest and Louise Aupperle Joos, he married Grace Lovins on April 239 1955, in DeSoto County, Miss. Surviving are three sons, Kenneth (and Connie), Keith and Kent, all of Brimfield; one daughter, Kay (and Kenneth) Bright of Tremont; two sisters, Emma Ackerman of Deer Creek and Louise Winemiller of Washington; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by six brothers, three sisters, and one infant sibling. He was a self-employed bricklayer and owned and operated Joos Bros. Masonry in East Peoria for 40 Years, until the late 1980s. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery in Hanna City. | Joos, Samuel Andrew (I17)
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| 43 | BUDA, IL - Robert D. Joos, 64, of Buda passed away peacefully at 9:20 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, surrounded by his family at home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Robert was born June 12, 1949, in Peoria, the son of Robert K. and Zelma Lorene Rummerfield Joos. He married Rebecca R. Roger on June 1, 1968, in Chillicothe, Ill. She survives. Also surviving are his children, Kimberly S. Joos of Eureka, Robert A. (Angie) Joos of Neponset and John A. Joos, Amy R. Joos and Thomas W. (Crystal) Joos, all of Buda; five grandchildren, Kyle, Trent, Molly, Anthony Moore and Megan Eble; his mother, Lorene Joos of Peoria; two brothers, Ronald (Christy) Joos of Bloomfield, Iowa, and Ralph (Jenny) Joos of Castleton; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. Robert was a farmer for 42 years. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He loved the Lord and his church. He was a member of the Bradford Apostolic Christian Church. Burial will be in the Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery in Princeville. Published in Peoria Journal Star on Dec. 16, 2013 | Joos, Robert Dean (I1143)
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| 44 | Burials for the Jones Family were originally in Marietta Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Hardin Valley, but were reinterred in Highland Memorial Cemetery by Dr. Charles Bonham Jones. | Holt, Matilda (I3125)
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| 45 | Came to USA to work for Bill Roth. Her home was Pirost, West Germany. She left Germany through Hanburg, in the spring 1926 in March. She came by train from NYC. | Baum, Pauline C (I3910)
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| 46 | Carl R. Young Nov. 9, 1924 - July 9, 2002 Carl Robert "Bob" Young, 77, of Knoxville, TN, passed away July 9, 2002. Graveside services will be held Friday, July 12 at 11 a.m. at Macedonia Family Cemetery on Buttermilk Road in Roane County, with Dr. Larry Fields and Dr. Henry Childs officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, July 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City, TN. Mr. Young was born Nov. 9, 1924, in Roane County, TN. He was well known around the Southeast for his cattle brokerage, being co-owner of Young Livestock Company of Knoxville, and owner of Plateau Livestock Exchange in Crossville. He was a member of Central Baptist Church of Bearden, TN, and on the board of directors of First National Bank of Loudon County, TN. Survivors include his daughter, DiAnne Young McMillin; sister, Mary Young Maples of Lenoir City; brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Loretta Young of Knoxville; grandchildren, Robert Woodson McMillin, Kenneth Young McMillin and Louise Callaway McMillin, all of Knoxville; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Pallbearers will be Landon Calvert, Ray Leamon, Bill Moore, Darrell Murray, David Sharp, John Smith, Larry Tittsworth and Bud Whitson. Honorary pallbearers will be the board of directors of First National Bank of Loudon County, Noel Bernard, John Brandenburg, Sam Hardman and L.W. Roberts. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Fort Sanders Foundation, 1901 Clinch Ave., Knoxville, TN 37916; or Central Baptist Church of Bearden, God Is Able Campaign, Deane Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919. | Young, Carl Robert Jr. (I3632)
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| 47 | CARLOCK (PNS) - Mrs. Blanch E. Williamson, 71, of 107 W. Lee died about 4:30 a.m. Saturday at her home. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Otto-Argo Funeral Home. The Rev. Ike Meyer will officiate. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mrs. Williamson was born Dec. 29, 1905, in Kentucky. She was a daughter of Jess O. and Lillie Bush Lecher, and married John D. Williamson on June 27, 1931, in Bloomington. He survives. Also surviving are a son, Ralph, Bloomington; two daughters, Mrs. Elvira Kugel, 108 Ruth Road, Bloomington, and Mrs. Alice Glaser, rural Danvers, six grandchildren and 6 a great-grandchild. She was a member of the Danvers Presbyterian Church. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or to the church. The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Il Sunday Jun 26, 1977 | Lesher, Blanche (I3691)
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| 48 | CARLOCK - John Deal Williamson, 86, of Carlock, a retired Caterpillar Tractor Co. employee, died at 12:45 a.m. yesterday (Feb. 4, 1991) at Heritage Manor, Bloomington. His funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Otto-Argo Funeral Home, Carlock, the Rev. William S. Vincent Jr. officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. He was born April 16, 1904, in Dry Grove Township, McLean County, a son of George and Eunice Deal Williamson. He married Blanche Lesher June 27, 1931, in Bloomington. She died June 25, 1977. Surviving are one son, Ralph, 823 W. Oakland Ave., Bloomington; two daughters, Elvira Kugel, 108 Ruth Road, Bloomington, and Alice Glaser, Caledonia, Mo.; one brother, Jay, R.R. 3, Bloomington; two sisters, Helen Enns, 2025 E. Lincoln St., Bloomington, and Frances Jackson, 708 E. Walnut St., Bloomington; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Mr. Williamson was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Danvers and McLean County Farm Bureau. He farmed until 1951 and then worked for Caterpillar from 1951 to 1969. Memorials may be made to his church, Arthritis Foundation or National Parkinson's Foundation, 1501 N. West Ninth Ave., Miami, Fla. 33136. Pantagraph, The (Bloomington, IL) - February 5, 1991 | Williamson, John Deal (I3705)
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| 49 | CARLOCK - Teresa Waller, 92, of 2563 Dixon Ford Road, Carlock, died at 7:10 a.m. Friday (Nov. 3, 2006) at her family residence. Her service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at East White Oak Bible Church, Carlock, the Rev. Daniel Waller and the Rev. Jeff Waller officiating. Interment will be in East White Oak Union Cemetery, rural Carlock. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Otto-Argo-Calvert Funeral Home, Carlock. Memorials may be made to the East White Oak Union Cemetery General Fund. She was born Oct. 19, 1914, in Bloomington, a daughter of Anton and Barbara Tiber Marksteiner. She married Sammie H. Waller on Oct. 6, 1935, in Normal. He passed away May 21, 1991. Survivors include five children, James (Jackie) Waller of Hudson, Robert (Linda) Waller of Carlock, Sam (Neva) Waller of Carlock, Roger (Pat) Waller of Carlock, and Esther (Bob) Shaw of Hudson; two sisters, Helen Keating of Massachusetts and Mary Burris of Hudson; one brother, Tony Marksteiner of Liberty; 14 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and four sisters. Teresa enjoyed cooking, gardening, flowers and her family. She will be missed by all who knew her. | Marksteiner, Teresa Barbara Rose (I432)
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| 50 | CARLOCK - The funeral of Sammie H. Waller, 78, of R.R. 1, Carlock, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at East White Oak Bible Church, rural Carlock. Melvin Hendricks will officiate. Burial will be in East White Oak Cemetery, rural Carlock. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Otto-Argo Funeral Home, Carlock, and for one hour before the service at the church Friday. Mr. Waller, a farmer for more than 60 years, died at 4:35 p.m. Tuesday (May 21, 1991) at his home. He was born May 2, 1913, in Danvers, a son of Samuel C. and Lizzie C. Jones Waller. He married Teresa Marksteiner Oct. 6, 1935, in Normal. She survives. Also surviving are four sons, James of Hudson; and Robert, Samuel and Roger, all of Carlock; one daughter, Esther Shaw, 612 S. Hannah St., Bloomington; two brothers, Henry Clifton Waller, Hudson, and William Waller, 1017 S. Mercer Ave., Bloomington; three sisters, Maxie Redfairn, Carlock; Laura Smith, 1422 Chadwick Drive, Normal; and Nora Smith, Horseshoe Bend, Ark.; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Mr. Waller was a member of East White Oak Bible Church, rural Carlock, and Woodford County Farm Bureau. He was treasurer of East White Oak Cemetery, rural Carlock. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. | Waller, Sammie Houston (I37)
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