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| 201 | MORTON - Larry S. DeLong, 68, of Morton died at 12:05 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born Jan. 25, 1942, in St. Louis, Mo., to Sanford Dodson and Leta Mae (Spencer) DeLong. He married Linda Pflederer on Feb. 4, 1982, in Peoria. Surviving are his wife, Linda DeLong of Morton; two children, Laurie (Chris) Wilder of LaRose, Ill., and Bob DeLong of East Peoria; five grandchildren, Tamorra DeLong, Ricky Schumacher, Jaimi (Joseph) Upthegrove, Alexis DeLong and Chloe DeLong; one great-grandson, Koby DeLong; and one brother, Robert (Vicki) DeLong of St. Louis, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents. Larry was employed as an electrician with Caterpillar Inc. for 31 years, retiring in May 1997. He was a member of United Auto Workers Local 974 in East Peoria and the Mid-Illinois Corvette Club. Cremation will be accorded. A celebration of life will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the , West Central Regional Office, 4234 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria, IL 61614. | DeLong, Larry (I1582)
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| 202 | MORTON - Lydia S. Stoller, 82, of 935 E. Jefferson St. died at 1:10 am. Tuesday. Jan. 18, 1994, at Apostolic Christian Restmor, where she had been a patient since September 1993. Born Feb. 13. 1911, in Peoria to Adolph and Elizabeth Jacob Joos, she married Benjamin Stoller on Feb. 22. 1936, in Peoria. He died March 23, 1991. One sister and one brother also preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Randy (Judy) Taylor of Morton; one brother, Richard Joos of Gainesville, Fla.; two sisters, Lois Hamann of Peoria and Shirley Stephens of Morton; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She attended Grace Evangelical Mennonite Church in Morton. Services will be at 10 am. Thursday at Ludwig-Rohrschneider Mortuary. The Rev. Earl Cecil will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the mortuary. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Midwest Affiliate at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. | Joos, Lydia Salome (I298)
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| 203 | MORTON - Margaret L. Joos, 78, of 107 Sycamore Ave. died at 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. Born Feb. 17, 1925, in Goodfield to John and Lydia Reeser Holliger, she married Paul Joos on April 18, 1943, in Morton. He died June 14, 1994. Surviving are one son, Robert of Morton; two daughters, Pat (and Terry) Poertner of Groveland and Becky Winter of Creve Coeur; three brothers, Sam (and Laura) Holliger of Frankfort, Ind., Louis (and Betty) Holliger of Cherokee Village, Ark., and Clyde Holliger of Goodfield; two sisters, Frieda (and Berwyn) Allen of Goodfield and Elsie (and Eugene) Koch of Beaumont, Texas; five grandchildren; one stepgrandson; and one stepgreat-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one grandson. She was a member of Morton Apostolic Christian Church, where services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday. The church ministers will officiate. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Apostolic Christian Skyline in Peoria. Peoria Journal Star (Peoria, IL) - Wednesday, December 24, 2003 | Holliger, Margaret Lillian (I131)
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| 204 | MORTON - Robert P. "Bob" Joos, 63, of Morton died at 8:31 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Proctor Hospital in Peoria. He was born July 5, 1946, in Peoria to Paul and Margaret (Holliger) Joos. He married Peggy L. Phillips on Nov. 24, 1968, in East Peoria. Surviving are his beloved wife, Peggy Joos of Morton; five children, Robert (and Maranda) Joos Jr. of Pekin, Daniel (and Sarah) Joos and David Joos, both of Morton, Missy (and Frank) Ross of Kirkwood, Mo., and Tricia Joos of Paris, France; two grandchildren, Kelsey and Killian; and one sister, Pat (and Terry) Poertner of Groveland. He was preceded in death by his son, Philip; his parents; and one sister, Rebecca Winter. Bob was employed in maintenance and environmental services at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton for 29 years. He also previously worked as a brick mason for many years. He was a faithful member of the Morton Apostolic Christian Church and a member of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 6 in Peoria. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010, at the Morton Apostolic Christian Church, with the church ministers officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 12, at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home in Morton and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the Morton Apostolic Christian Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Apostolic Christian World Relief in Goodfield or the . | Joos, Robert Paul Sr (I570)
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| 205 | MORTON -- Lois I. Hamann, 82, of 935 E. Jefferson St. died at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1996, at Apostolic Christian Restmor. Born Dec. 12, 1913, in Peoria to Adolph and Elizabeth Jacob Joos, she married Fred J. Hamann on April 11, 1935, in Peoria. He died Feb. 6, 1963. One brother, two sisters and one granddaughter also preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons, James and Jerry, both of East Peoria; one brother, Richard Joos of Gainesville, Fla.; one sister, Shirley Stephens of Morton; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She worked at Apostolic Christian Home in Peoria for nine years. She was a member of Apostolic Christian Church in Peoria. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home in Morton. Church ministers will officiate. Visitation will be two hours before services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Morton Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to her church or to Apostolic Christian Home in Peoria. Peoria Journal Star (Peoria, IL) - Wednesday, December 4, 1996 | Joos, Lois Irene (I300)
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| 206 | MORTON -- Paul B. Joos, 74, of 107 Sycamore Ave. died at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, 1994, at his residence. Born Oct. 14, 1919, in Tenney, Minn., to Ernest and Louise Aupperle Joos, he married Margaret L. Holliger on April 18, 1943, in Morton. She survives. Also surviving are one son, Robert P. of Morton; two daughters, Mrs. Terry (Patricia) Poertner of Groveland and Rebecca Winter of Morton; four brothers, John of Princeville, William of Deer Creek, George of Morton and Sam of Edwards; three sisters, Frieda Joos of Peoria, Emma Ackerman of Deer Creek and Mrs. Harold (Louise) Winemiller of Washington; five grandchildren; and one stepgrandson. Two brothers, two sisters and one grandson preceded him in death. A member of Bricklayers Union Local 3 in Peoria, he was a self-employed mason contractor in Morton for more than 30 years, retiring in 1975. A World War II Army veteran, he was a member of Morton American Legion Post 318. He also was a member of Morton Apostolic Christian Church. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at his church. The church ministers will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and one hour before services at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton or to Methodist Medical Center Hospice Services in Peoria. Peoria Journal Star (Peoria, IL) - Thursday, June 16, 1994 | Joos, Paul Benjamin (I20)
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| 207 | MORTON — Eileen Rose Knapp, 91, of Morton, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 23, 2020, surrounded by her devoted husband of over 70 years, Bill, and her three loving daughters at her home. Eileen was born December 19, 1928, to Albert and Rosina (Paternoster) Stetzler. She married William J. Knapp on October 9, 1949. They recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Surviving are her husband, Bill of Morton; three daughters, Carol (Bob) Beyer of Pekin, Diane (Mike) Wurmnest of Deer Creek and Vicki Bennett of Morton; seven grandchildren, Lindsay Shawver, Austin (Jessica) Beyer, Chad (Emily) Wurmnest, Kyle (Jamie) Wurmnest, Jenna (Jake) Nicholson, Tyler Bennett, and Parker Bennett; ten great grandchildren, Ciara (Caleb) Mooberry, Colin Beyer, Carter Baldes, Cynthia Beyer, Roman Berry, Jack and Lucy Wurmnest, Garrett and Gavin Wurmnest and Kimber Nicholson; one sister, Helen Zobrist and one sister-in-law, Lois Stetzler. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Manuel, William and Arthur Stetzler; three sisters, Hannah Mooberry, Margaret Pflederer and Caroline Schlachter. Eileen attended Brown’s Business School and worked at the Peoria Commercial National Bank. She was a bookkeeper for their family masonry business. Eileen was also an election judge for Morton Township for many years. She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. Eileen enjoyed playing cards, especially bridge, spades and euchre. She taught her girls how to cook, bake and sew. She made the best homemade pies and stuffed old hens! Eileen and Bill made great memories traveling the countryside in their camper with their family and many bus trips and cruises with their friends. She looked forward to helping count money at the Morton United Methodist Church Bible School. Eileen was a member of the Morton United Methodist Church, where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020, with Pastors Gary L. Feldman and Gabe Wanck officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, February 28, and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday, both at the church. Burial will be at Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery in Morton. Memorials may be made to Morton United Methodist Church, St. Jude Runners’ Association or Shriners Hospital for Children - Chicago. | Stetzler, Eileen Rose (I1554)
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| 208 | MORTON, IL - Margaret S. Pflederer, 93, of Morton died at 1 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2009, at the Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton. She was born Oct. 11, 1915, in Morton to Albert and Rosina (Paternoster) Stetzler. She married Lloyd Pflederer on June 18, 1939, in Morton. Surviving are her husband, Lloyd of Morton; her children, Steve (and Susan) Pflederer of Burlington, Conn., Linda (and Larry) DeLong and Brent (and Donna) Pflederer, both of Morton, and Cindy (and Phil) Oberlander of Reno, Nev.; three sisters, Carolyn Schlachter of Morton, Helen (and Howard) Zobrist of Eureka and Eileen (and Bill) Knapp of Morton; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Margaret worked at Caterpillar Tractor Company in East Peoria in the late 1930s, and later worked with her husband at Tazewell Publishing Company in Morton. She was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Morton and had been a member of the Sarasota Church while living in Florida. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at Morton Apostolic Christian Church in Morton, with church ministers officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2009, at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home in Morton, and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Morton Apostolic Christian Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Morton Apostolic Christian Church, 225 E. Jefferson St., Morton, IL 61550. Published in the Peoria Journal Star on 7/18/2009 | Stetzler, Margaret Sofie (I1557)
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| 209 | Moved to US when he was 2 1/2 years old, with his parents. | Elsaser, Charles Fred (I3907)
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| 210 | Mrs. Joseph Paternoster, who for the past forty years had been a resident of this city, passed away at the i family home on South Webster street Monday, January 22, at the age of 76 years, 3 months and 7 days. Mrs. Paternoster had been in ill health for the past year and a half, but had been confined to her bed for only a week preceding her, death. Magdalena Schweter was born at Eglesau, Switzerland. on October 15, 1846 and there grew to young womanhood. In 1876 she was united in marriage to Joseph Paternoster, and in 1882 they came to this country and located in Fairbury, where they have since made their home. Besides the husband, six children survive and are as follows: Joseph, Jr., Henry and Manuel, of this city; Mrs. Albert Stetzler of Morton; John of Orrville, 0., and Emil of Chicago. The deceased was a lover of her home and her delight was in being with her family. She was a kind mother and wife and a good neighbor and friend. The funeral services were held at the Christian Apostolic church Wednesday morning and interment was in Graceland cemetery. | Schurter, Magdalena (I1564)
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| 211 | Mrs. Louise K Joos, 83, who lived with her daughter, Miss Carrie Joos of 1023 E Corrington Ave, died there at 8:10 pm Friday after an illness of a week. Mrs. Joos was born at Asberglen, Germany, Jan. 15, 1881, a daughter of George and Christine Seiffer Aupperle. She was married to Ernest Joos at Princeville Aug. 25, 1901. He died at Tremont Dec. 9, 1957. She was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church. Surving are seven sons, John Joos of Princeville, William Joos of Deer Creek, Frederick Joos of Washington, and George Joos, Paul Joos, Ben Joos, and Samuel Joos, all of Morton; five daughters, Miss Carrie Joos, with whom she had made her home since coming to Peoria six years ago, Miss Frieda Joos, also of Peoria, Mrs. Bertha Michel of Tremont, Mrs. Emma Ackerman of Deer Creek and Mrs. Louise Winemiller of Washington; one sister, Mrs. Pauline Farney of Peoria, two brothers, Fred Aupperle of Peoria and Ernest Aupperle of Fairbury; 36 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. One brother and one sister preceded her in death. Private services for the family and relatives will be at 2 pm Monday at the Wright & Salmon Mortuary. Burial will be in Spingdale Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary after 3 pm Sunday. | Aupperle, Louise Karoline (I12)
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| 212 | Name legally changed to Winfield Waller Eblen. | Eblen, Winfield Waller (I3451)
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| 213 | Named after husband of Aunt Eliza Waller Talliaferro. | Rayburn, Samuel Talliaferro (I3094)
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| 214 | Near Clinch River near Knoxville, TN. | Jones, Elizabeth Catherine (I13)
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| 215 | Nestled in a quiet neighborhood in Morton sits one of the city's oldest homes. Built in 1917, the two-story brick bungalow at 218 N. Third Street has been branded a historic home in Morton. Though it may not be the oldest in the neighborhood, there is something unique about this residence that sets it apart from the rest. After a century, the home is on only its second owner, and has remained in the family for which it was built. Albert Stetzler, builder and original owner, moved into the home with his wife Rosina and three children (a son and two daughters) in the fall of 1917. His fourth child, William, was born in the house just six weeks later. Four more children, another boy and three girls, followed over the next 11 years. All of them were born in an upstairs bedroom. The youngest three including Caroline, Helen and Eileen, are the last remaining children of Albert and Rosina Stetzler. On a beautiful August afternoon, the ladies sat in frontof the home where they spent their childhoods and enjoyed reminiscing about -he house and their family's history. "Dad had his dream," Eileen said. "He came over from Germany, Mom said he had only a couple dollars in his pocket." Albert Stetzler was born in Germany in October 1884. He immigrated to the United States in January 1905 at the age of 20. His Aunt Sophie and Uncle Fred Elsasser sponsored Albert's move to the states, and he lived with them in Morton until his marriage to Rosina in 1910. Albert was a carpenter by trade, and eventually owned his own business building homes and businesses in the Morton and Peoria area for years, some of which can be found on Grandview Drive and Moss Avenue in Peoria. When Albert's three sons turned 16, they joined him in the family business. The company, A. Stetzler and Sons, thrived until World War II began. Albert retired, and the construction business came to a halt when his three sons left to serve their country. Business picked up again in late 1945 when the boys came back from the war. Albert passed away in 1946 at the age of 61. In 1978, the brothers changed the name to "Stetzler Builders". Their construction business remained in operation until they sold it to Zeller Electric in the late 1980's. The four-bedroom house on Third Street seemed to always be a hub of activity, and a place where the Stetzler sisters harbor fond memories of family dinners, their mother's fabulous cooking, swinging on the porch swing and sleeping on the front porch on hot summer evenings. There were also some surprises over the years. All the children were spaced two years apart. That pattern was broken when Eileen came along. "She came on as a little surprise," Helen snickered. "Eileen is four years younger than I. In that four years' time, my family kept telling me that was the baby of the family. (My brother) Willie kept saying to me, 'what if; just what if (you aren't the baby)?' Mom assured me I was gonna be the baby of the family. Then one morning (sisters) Margaret and Hannah took me in Mom's room and said, 'I want to show you something'." Helen pointed to Eileen and continued, "That one was lying in bed right next to her!" Helen remembered with a laugh, "I wouldn't go back in that room for another two weeks, because I didn't wnat to look at her!" That's a story that Eileen claimed she heard for the first time just a few years ago. "But we became good friends," she said of her sister. Even after all eight children were grown and married, a few of them had a turn to move in with their mother for a bit. "Addie and her husband (Arthur Stetzler) moved here when Grandma was by herself; and they had six children, so they filled up the house pretty full, too," said Sandi (Stetzler) Burrier, daughter of William Stetzler. "Addie needed a bigger house, and by that time I had married and we built, so mom was in this house alone," remembered Eileen. "So then Mom said 'well, maybe Addie, Art and I can just trade houses'. So, that's how it happened that it stayed in the family." Addie, now widowed, still lives there today. Other than a few changes made in the kitchen with the addition of more cabinetry, the ladies said the house pretty much looks the same as it did so many years ago, which includes built-in bookcases between the living and dining rooms, and a hardwood staircase just inside the front door. There is a saying that goes, "Home is where your story begins". After 100 years, it doesn't appear as though the Stetzler family home has an end. That's quite airight with the Stetzler children and grandchildren, who would undoubtedly be happy if it carried through more generations. Between its century-old history and the many memories its walls hold, the home is obviously very near and dear to their hearts. "I love the porch, the swing," said Eileen. "I love this house." | Family: Stetzler, Albert Henry / Paternoster, Rosina (F501)
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| 216 | 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. | Clark, Alta Mae (I1259)
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| 217 | Normal - Orville E. Gannaway, 85, of Normal, passed away at 1:33 a.m. on Monday, April 25, 2016 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. His funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2016 at College Avenue Baptist Church, 1320 E. College Avenue, Normal with Dr. Clark S. Killingsworth officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, at the church. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements. Interment will be at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Bloomington. Memorials may be made to College Avenue Baptist Church. Orville was born on August 31, 1930 in Normal, Illinois, a son to Ivan and Florence Lesher Gannaway. He married Virginia “Mae” Wilcox on January 12, 1951 in Normal. She preceded him in death on March 1, 2014. Surviving are five children; Ron Gannaway of Normal, Dave (Nola) Gannaway of Mackinaw, Pam (Bruce) Naffziger of Bloomington, Julie Golliday of Bloomington and Becky (Doug) Gerig of Towanda; 20 Grandchildren; Randy (Racheal) Gannaway of Normal, Amy (Shaun) Champ of Normal, Tony Gannaway of Normal, Dan (Rachel) Gannaway of Morton, Joy (Tim) Gronewold of Morton, Jason Naffziger of Bloomington, Jamie (Eric) Outlaw of Bloomington, Jodi (Brett) Sides of Bloomington, Cale Golliday of Minneapolis, MN, Cody Golliday of Normal, Casie Golliday of Bloomington, Caleigh Golliday of Bloomington, Nicole (Mike) Hancock of Switzerland, Vanessa Gerig of Bloomington, Jaclynn (Josh) Guin of Downs, Jessica Gerig of Youngstown, OH, David Gerig of Urbana, Ginny Gerig, of Towanda, Katie Gerig of Towanda, Janelle Gerig of Towanda; and 17 great grandchildren. Orville was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Margaret Gannaway and Rachel Batterton; and daughter in law, Karen Gannaway. He had over 50 years in the general contracting business in the Bloomington Normal area, working up until March 2016. Orville loved his family and rarely missed an opportunity to attend his children and grandchildren’s activities. He loved the outdoors, especially the time spent hunting and fishing with his family. He was a faithful member of College Avenue Baptist Church in Normal. He was an avid Chicago Cub fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR. Orville was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and will be lovingly remembered and missed by those who knew him. | Gannaway, Orville Eugene (I1238)
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| 218 | Normal - Tonya K. Stewart, 43, of Normal, passed away at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Heritage Manor in Normal. Her Celebration of Life will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington with Rev. Ed Scearce officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the start of her service at the memorial home. Memorials may be made to Huntington's Disease Society of America or The Humane Society of Central Illinois. Tonya was born on February 20, 1973, in Normal, IL, a daughter to Charles and Marilyn Smith Stewart. Surviving is her father, Charles Stewart of Bloomington; two sisters, Lenora (David) Guth of Bloomington and Linda (Ron) Raney of Bloomington; one brother, Matt Stewart of Bloomington; nieces and nephews, Trisha (Ben) Goodman, Tosha (John) Raney, Kelsey Raney, Allie Guth, Kayla Raney, Ryan Guth and Shelby Raney and many great nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn Stewart. Tonya was employed at Taco Johns for many years. The family would like to thank the staff at Heritage Manor in Normal for their loving care. Tonya was loved and will be deeply missed. | Stewart, Tonya Kaye (I2235)
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| 219 | NORMAL — Frank D. Simmons, 85, Normal, died at 3:53 a.m. Thursday (April 5, 2012) at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. His service will be at noon Saturday at 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 the American Diabetes Association. He was born Jan. 14, 1927, in Bloomington, son of Arthur A. and Helen Grasey Simmons. He married Alta Mae Clark on Dec. 31, 1950, at Bloomington. She died Aug. 14, 2010. He is survived by a daughter, Sheryle (K. Michael) Scott, Normal; two sons, Dan (Nancy) Simmons, Stanford, and Dave (Kimberly) Simmons, Bloomington; a brother, Edward (Anita) Simmons, Hillsboro, Ore.; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two great-granddaughters, five sisters and six brothers. Mr. Simmons worked for Beich Candy Co. in Bloomington for 47 years, retiring in 1992. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Normal Ward. Frank and his wife loved to travel. He also enjoyed gardening, fishing and family gatherings. | Simmons, Frank Dan (I1271)
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| 220 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: Living / Living (F657)
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| 221 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: Living / Living (F658)
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| 222 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: Living / Burkiett, Teri (F660)
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| 223 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: Beaver, Daniel / Living (F1578)
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| 224 | Obituary stated he had a brother J.H. Elsasser in Troy, NY. | Elsaser, Charles Fred (I3907)
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| 225 | OFFUTT, JOHN DARREK - age 44, passed away at his brother's home in Riceville, TN, Wednesday, April 9, 2008 after a two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born October 5, 1963 in Columbus, GA, Darrek grew up in Englewood, TN. He went on to graduate summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville College of Engineering with Bachelor and Master degrees in Engineering Science. He worked as an engineering intern each summer of his baccalaureate with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. There he earned a commendation for his design of an electro-mechanical ground support system used during crew training exercises for Spacelab. Throughout his Masters program he focused on research dealing with stress analysis of ceramic materials and designed computer programs to perform evaluations of such structures. For the last eighteen years he was employed by The Boeing Company as a stress analyst, working on projects for Spacelab and Space Station, both Titan IV and Delta IV booster rocket programs, and Boeing's latest passenger jet the 787. Darrek was of the Christian faith and was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He spent a great deal of his vacation time entertaining and spoiling his nieces and nephews. He will be sorely missed and lovingly remembered by his parents, Dr. John E. and Judy K. Offutt of Athens, TN; brother, Dr. David Q. (Julie) Offutt of Riceville, TN; sisters, Mrs. Michele (Ken) Trofatter of Simpsonville, SC, and Mrs. Nichole (Joe) McLoughlin of Knoxville, TN; three nephews and eleven nieces; He is also survived by his grandmother, Anna Ruth Offutt; aunt, Sally A. Offutt, both of Clinton, TN, and aunt, Jeri B. Bell of Birmingham, AL. The family cordially invites you to attend a memorial celebration to be held at First Baptist Church, Athens, TN at 2:00pm, Saturday, April 12, with a receiving of friends to follow. | Offutt, John Darrek (I2260)
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| 226 | Old log house 17 miles North of Belgrade, Montana. | Eblen, George Allan (I3570)
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| 227 | Olin Moore was a farmer for a number of years, then he went to work for for the Langdale Textile Mill, a Division of West Point Pepperell. He is a warper in the weave room. Mary Kate was a housewife until recently when her husband had a heart attack. She went to work in sewing plant for a while. Her hobbies are sewing and cooking. She makes most of the clothes for her family, and loves to bake cakes and pies, and try new recipes. "We are just plain country people - about the average income in the community. We own our own home on a 6 acre lot. We raise most of our own food, and we all love the country. All out children have finished school in Troup County, and have good jobs. One boy is an electrician and one is a supervisor in a Tycon Plant in LaGrange. "We live about half-way between LaGrange and West Point; we just happen to live on the West Point end of the county." | Waller, Mary Kate (I2690)
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| 228 | On March 25, I lost a fortune. In the currency of friendship, that is. A heap of other folks did, too. A chunk of sparkle was chipped from my life and whisked to the sky. I can see it shine down on me of an evening, twinkling diamond-like, but just yet, it doesn't give me much solace. I trust the time will come when it does, but right now I feel powerfully sad. Part of my life's good fortune was ensured long before I was born. That's because Bill Waller beat me to earth by 17 years. Once our paths crossed, he became trusted confidante for darn near two decades. But now, he's beaten me again; he left earth first. In six weeks, cancer took him. It seemed an eternity, yet short as a heartbeat. I wouldn't have his pain prolonged, but time for good-bye was far too short. I'm shell-shocked. I've hit an unforgiving wall of reality. Though cancer stole his life, it hasn't robbed memories of a life well lived. Let me share Bill with you. Oh, he was a fine figure of a man! Even at 60, he was handsome as a summer day is long. His smile came easily. He had wavy white hair, and a bluish-gray scar etched crooked across the bridge of his nose. He tanned up easy in the summer sun. And then there were his pastel eyes. Their color, I'm certain, was on loan from the June sky he was born under in 1937. When tickled by someone's tease (often mine), his eyes crinkled into little stars, their blue disappearing behind his delight. He stood a proud 6-foot-4 with broad shoulders and strong arms ready to bolster someone in distress - friend or stranger. He was formidable. That came in handy being a lieutenant for ISU police, director of parking, and a volunteer firefighter for 26 years. But Bill's true essence was a good and pure soul. In his line of work, he had a window to the unsavory side of people. But he always looked for the best in folks, always looked for the silver lining, always tried to make something good out of a bad situation. I never heard a vindictive vow from him. Bill's gentle spirit gave him a special way with little kids. And horses. And anyone in need, no matter their age. You've read about Bill twice in this column; he was Santa Claus. Each year I'd watch him work his magic and I'd learn a little more about appreciating life's little joys. I always felt my kids were safe with Bill Waller on campus. I knew he'd respond immediately to any call for help; he'd kept harm at bay for us before. At Bill's memorial service, two of his best buds, Martin Krutke and Michael O'Grady, gave eulogies. They shared the crystal-clear mission of Bill's life - to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Even when life was overwhelming, he was committed to improving the quality of life for all. He didn't have a hopeless bone in his body. When a need in his community cropped up, he instinctively shifted into a problem-solving mode. Krutke echoed Bill's standard call to arms: "If something needs doing, then by golly, let's get it done. No sense in waiting." And wait Bill didn't. Bill applied his talents as needed. He was a modest man, so he was content as leader or team player, whichever was required. But leadership naturally sought him out. And perhaps due to his naval training, he never shirked from duty. Over the years, he was a village board member and mayor in Hudson; volunteer firefighter and fire chief; member and president of the Lion's Club; and because his leisure passion was horses, he served as participant and president of the Corn Belt Horse Association. Bill led with a compassionate heart, but his brain did his bidding. At the memorial, O'Grady told it like this: Hudson couldn't afford an ambulance, but needed emergency care. Rather than forfeit to finances, Bill spearheaded the Medical First Responder Program. Trained personnel now initiate life-saving measures to Hudson citizens while an ambulance barrels up I-39. Legend says more than a few breathe today because Bill Waller got off his duff and made a difference. And Bill motivated others to make a difference, too. As fire chief, he encouraged his volunteer firefighters to become state certified saying, "The fire doesn't know whether you're a volunteer or a full-time firefighter, you need to be educated." When kids needed a Little League program to exercise their minds and bodies, Bill co-founded one. When the holiday Love Basket program needed volunteers, there was Bill. He lent a helping hand to benefits for ill, needy or disaster-touched families. When fund-raisers were needed for vital equipment, like the "jaws of life" used in auto accidents, Big Bill was moving and shaking to get the job done. When he became mayor of Hudson, a junk-ridden yard was a bone of contention. After two years of legal action, an elderly person was to be evicted and his house destroyed. But with those big, strong arms, Bill gathered up 40 volunteers and organized a weekend clean up. The neighbors were satisfied. And Bill could rest easy knowing his town didn't kick an old person out of their own home. That's the kind of common sense Bill was known for. He was a truce-maker; he had a good head for reasonable action. Over the years, I sent more than one person his way for help or guidance, including my own boy. So you see, Bill showed us how to live life well. Prompting us to think about others not just ourselves, he made sure we had something to be proud of. By following his example, people gained a sense of community. That was one of his greatest gifts to us. I've mentioned Bill's most visible achievements, but not his most noteworthy. His caring way with family, friends, co-workers, children and college students was his hallmark. In his eulogy, Krutke reminded us that Bill was big on a hugs. He said Bill's hugs always said, "I am here. You are not alone. Someone cares. You are loved." That was Bill through and through, tender and sentimental. A time or two when my life wasn't smooth sailing, I found my way to Bill's ear. He'd nod and listen, and then always in just the right places, he'd say, "Oh, ain't that a shame," or "Now, don't that beat all." I know he did the same for many others. And to make sure the friendship stayed in balance, he'd let us return the favor when times got rough for him. He wasn't macho. He didn't ignore feelings or problems. He faced them, he dealt with them, or at the very least, he always tried. During the service, O'Grady told a story that I'll paraphrase. It speaks volumes to Bill's life. "As an old man walked a beach at sunset, he noticed a young man picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. He asked why. The answer was that the starfish were stranded on the beach by low tide, and if left until the morning sun they would die. The old man replied, 'But the beach goes on for miles and there are millions of starfish! How can your effort make any difference?' The young man looked at the starfish in his hand, threw it into the waves, then confidently said: "It made a difference to that one." Bill made a difference to hundreds of us human starfish. I don't know anyone who didn't feel better about life after meeting up with Bill Waller. He radiated the innate goodness of man. His wife, Lyne, says he was an angel on earth. She won't get an argument from me; and none of his friends were left unchanged by knowing him. To prove it, we all showed up at his funeral. We wanted to show our gratitude; wanted his family - which includes five kids - to know how much we appreciated them sharing Bill with us. His funeral procession was a mile and a half long. That doesn't prove a man's worth, but the symbolism did my heart good. Bill would have been so flattered, and I dare say a bit embarrassed. But I bet from afar he was grinning ear to ear. Leading the way was Hudson's flame-red fire engine, hood draped in black, flashing lights off for mourning. Eleven others followed. Fire trucks read like a map of the countryside: Bloomington, Normal, Bloomington Township, Lexington, Carlock, Ellsworth, Gridley, Towanda, Danvers, Heyworth, and LeRoy (from which Bill graduated high school when I was just two.) They all wanted to pay tribute to Big Bill; how proud it made us all. ISU, local and state police cars followed behind. And then the rest of us, Bill's "civilians." It was an impressive, touching sight. We wove our way through ISU's campus, then out Linden to Hudson's cemetery. The burial was a fine tribute to a finer man. A bagpiper's music lilted on the westerly winds to the gravesite. A hesitant horse followed, no more eager to bury Bill than the rest of us. And then our friend was laid to rest near a tree; it will shade him when the hot summer sun is in the south. I'm grateful for that. After final words, the group lingered; none anxious to start up life again without Bill. I stayed a while, hating to leave him alone that windy day - though in my head I knew he wasn't "there." But it wasn't my head I was wrestling with at the time. As I watched the groundsmen cover our Bill with the soil of Hudson that he so loved, a little girl in a hot pink windbreaker was nearby. She was spinning head over heels doing one cartwheel after another, hair dangling in her face, hood strings bouncing off her cheeks with each twirl. I suspect her daddy was helping fill the grave. It might sound sacrilegious to you, but Bill would've loved seeing that. She was using every spark of life in her to enjoy the sunny, spring day. She was living life to her fullest and was completely in the present. She wasn't worrying about yesterday or tomorrow, but was savoring her today. Had he been able, I swear Bill would've joined right in with her. That image made me smile, so I sat for a long spell and enjoyed the girl's exuberance for the both of us. But as O'Grady reminds me, there's a time to move on, to say good-bye. There's no use drawing it out; no use prolonging the inevitable. And no matter how much I write, I couldn't tell all the ways Bill befriended us. Safe travels, Sweet William. You're officially an angel now. Thanks for everything you did for me and the kids. I hope to surf the stars with you when my time is done here, too. And may God and the heavens bless your big ol' heart forever. You surely blessed ours. Wink Wink. Smile Smile. And a hug that lasts for always. Love, Karen. Karen Stephens, M.S., is director of the Illinois State University Child Care Center, and an instructor in ISU's Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. | Hayes Waller, William Ronald (I428)
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| 229 | Opal Cates, 88, of Cisne, IL died March 19, 2006, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She was born November 5, 1917 in Zenith, the daughter of Curtis and Essie Pennington Brown. She married Burl Cates November 25, 1935 in Fairfield and he preceded her in death February 27, 1989. She was a retired owner of Cates Western Auto in Cisne, was a member of Cisne Eastern Star Lodge #973, attended Cisne United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Judy Cates; one sister, Geneva Joos; three granddaughters; and two great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, and one brother, Murvin Brown. Graveside services were held at the Cisne Cemetery with Hosselton Fuenral Home in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Cates Memorial Fund for park benches on the Village Square in Cisne. | Brown, Opal L (I1283)
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| 230 | Or Jul 23 1877, according to Draft paper. | Waller, Bedford Forest (I310)
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| 231 | Otto Joos' obituary in 1943 says that Richard Joos is alive in Germany. | Joos, Richard (I107)
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| 232 | Otto Schaefer, son of Henry and Caroline (Joos) Schaefer, was born January 14, 1916 at Hancock, MN. He attended school at District #65 in Moore Township until the age of 13, at which time he worked on the family farm until 1937. He then worked as a carpenter for Tony Boon, building a house and barn. Otto was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church and was baptized in 1939. He then moved to Edelstein, IL and resided there until 1941 where he returned to Hancock. He built his first house for his brother, Emil. Otto was drafted into the army in April of 1942 and served as a Medical Technician and Utility Man. Later he was deployed to England and spent 18 months overseas. He served his country three years and nine months, after which time he was honorably discharged. He then returned to his hometown of Hancock and became a carpenter/contractor. He established the Rainbow Rafter Company in Hancock and constructed many houses and farm buildings in the Hancock area. Otto had a heartfelt compassion for those in need, always ready to lend a helping hand. On June 22, 1947, he married Helen Eisenmann and to this union two boys were born, Charles and Roger. Otto passed away on January 14, 2009 on this 93rd Birthday at the West Wind Village in Morris, Minesota. He is survived by two sons: Charles (Judy) Schaefer of Hancock, MI and Roger (Jill) Schaefer of Canberra, Australia; Grandchildren: Lindsey (Josh) Jenson of Hancock, MI, Ryan Schaefer of Idaho Falls, ID, Michelle Schaefer, Jenny Schaefer & Thomas Schaefer, all of Australia; one sister: Martha Schaefer of Peoria, IL; one brother: Anton Schaefer of Morris and one brother-in-law: Willis Eisenmann of Toledo, OH. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; five brothers: Chris, Ernest, Emil, John and Herman and two sisters: Hilda Baeer and Lydia Hermann. | Schaefer, Otto Adolph (I717)
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| 233 | Parents: Robert and Rose Joos. Moved to White Rock, SD, 1935 Moved to Moore Township, Moved to Peoria, IL. Employed with Caterpillar Corp. WW II. Cause of death: heart | Joos, Lloyd Albert (I294)
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| 234 | Paul Edward Turner, Jr. age 67 of Bloomington IL passed away at 8:41 AM on Wednesday, November 02, 2016 his residence. His funeral service will be 10:30 AM Saturday (November 5, 2016), at Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. Pastor Ron Shriver will officiate. Burial will be Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington IL. Visitation will be 4:00 PM-7:00 PM Friday at Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Assoc. P.T was born September 13, 1949 in Normal, IL the son of Paul Edward and Dixie L. Ryburn Turner Sr. He married Jennie Catherine “Cathy” Waller on April 4, 1975 in Bloomington, IL. She survives. Also surviving, 2 children, Robert “Bobby” (Holly) Turner, Bloomington, IL, Crista (Lyle Wayne) Jones, Bloomington, IL,9 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and 1 son, Paul Edward Turner III. P.T worked for Freedom Oil for almost 40 years, Bloomington, IL. He and Cathy owned and operated the Freedom Oil station for 20 years at 606 N. Clinton St., Bloomington, IL. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved his dog Max. | Turner, Paul Edward Jr (I1243)
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| 235 | PEORIA - Charles E. "Charlie" Joos, 79, of Peoria died at 3:52 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, at Methodist Medical Center. Mr. Joos was born Sept. 17, 1928, in Sparland, Ill., the son of Emil and Lena Musselman Joos. He married Shirley Clary on July 31, 1949, in Peoria. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, Rod (Tracy) Joos of Peoria Heights and Steven Joos of Poseyville, Ind.; and one daughter, Karen (Roger) Weiss of Hampshire. Also surviving are three brothers, Robert (Lorene) Joos of Peoria, Duane (Penny) Joos of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Chris (Diane) Joos of Tucson, Ariz.; one sister, Margaret Meisinger of Metamora; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Charles was preceded in death by one brother, Walter. Charles was a service technician for Pitney Bowes Company for 43 years prior to his retirement. He served in the Army. Charles attended the Peoria Apostolic Christian Church. Burial will be in the Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery in Princeville. The Endsley Funeral Home in Bartonville is in charge of arrangements. | Joos, Charles Edward (I1110)
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| 236 | PEORIA - Emil John Joos,84 of Peoria died at 8:50 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2002 at his residence. Born July 3, 1917, in Tenney, Minn, to Otto and Rose Traub Joos, he married Patricia Jane Stanslow on Nov. 6, 1943, in Morris, Minn. She died June 19 1977, in Peoria. One daughter and two brothers also preceded him in death. Surviving are one daughter, Pam Kahler of Springfield; two sons, Todd (and Lorie) of Low Point and David of Peoria; six grandchildren four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Albert (and Edith) of Hancock, Minn. He was a World War II Army veteran. He worked as a meat cutter before retiring. He was a member of Grace and Peace Lutheran Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel, where visitation will be one hour before. The Rev. Wayne Shelksohn will officiate. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to his church. | Joos, Emil John (I306)
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| 237 | PEORIA - Hannah K. Mooberry, 91, of 900 E. Elmhurst died at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at her home. Born Jan. 26, 1912, in Morton to Albert and Rosina Paternoster Stetzler, she married Everett Mooberry on Nov. 28, 1935, in Morton. He died June 12, 2001, in Peoria. She also was preceded in death by three brothers. Surviving are two sons, Jack (and Janet) and - James, both of Peoria; four sisters, Margaret (and Lloyd) Pflederer of Florida, and Caroline (and Cliff) Schlachter, Helen Hermann and Eileen (and William) Knapp, all of Morton; two grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. She was a graduate of Brown's Business College. She had taught piano lessons. She was a member of Forrest Hill United Methodist Church in Peoria, where she was active in the church choir for more than 40 years. Services will be at noon Monday at her church, where visitation will be two hours before. The Rev. Jim Reynolds will officiate. Burial will be in Roberts Cemetery in Morton. Wilton Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to her church. | Stetzler, Hannah Katherine (I1555)
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| 238 | PEORIA - Martha Marie Schaefer, 99, of Peoria passed away on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Apostolic Christian Skylines, where she had lived for 20 years. She was born on April 16, 1913, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, to Henry and Caroline (Joos) Schaefer. She was preceded in death by her parents; seven brothers, Christ, Ernest, Emil, John, Otto, Anton and Herman; and two sisters, Hilda and Lydia. Martha was loved by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Martha was a housekeeper and caregiver for many years, beginning in her teens and continuing into her 90's. She was always willing to help and encourage others throughout her life. She gave her life to the Lord in 1939 and served Him faithfully as a member of the Apostolic Christian Church for 74 years. Martha loved her family, her church family and her Skylines family. She will be missed by the many people she loved and cared for. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Cumerford-Hurd Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at the Apostolic Christian Church of Peoria, 3420 N. Sheridan Road, with visitation prior to the service from 9 to 9:45 a.m. The Apostolic Christian Church ministers will be officiating. Burial will be in the Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Apostolic Christian Skylines. | Schaefer, Martha Marie (I715)
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| 239 | PEORIA, IL - Richard G. "Rich" Hermann, 69, of Peoria died Monday, May 23, 2011, while fishing on Lake of the Woods in Ontario, Canada. He was born March 8, 1942, in Peoria to Joseph and Lydia Schaefer Hermann. He married Marilynn Pelini on Jan. 30, 1965, in Peoria. She survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Lori Hermann of Chicago; and two sons, Joe (Erin) Hermann of Fairfield, Conn., and Doug Hermann of Chicago. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Brenna, Cassidy, Quinn and Lucy. His parents and one brother, Ron Hermann, preceded him in death. Rich grew up in Peoria, attending Peoria High School and Bradley University, where he earned both a bachelor's degree in accounting and an MBA. Early in his career, Rich worked as a stockbroker for Hornblower & Weeks. He retired from Caterpillar Inc. in 2004, after 31 years, having last served as Intercompany Pricing Manager, Corporate Tax. He previously served on the boards of the Carver Community Center and Bradley University Alumni Lettermen Club. Rich was an active member of the CEFCU Board of Directors, where he held various positions during the past 24 years, including chairman. Rich was a member of the Peoria Apostolic Christian Church and was serving on the Apostolic Christian Skylines Foundation Board. Rich will be remembered for who he was, a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, loving husband, dedicated family man and loyal friend. Published in Peoria Journal Star on June 8, 2011 | Hermann, Richard Gary (I820)
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| 240 | Possibly born 8/14/1915 in Fairmount, ND. | Joos, Lloyd Albert (I294)
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| 241 | Possibly born Aug 1886 | Jones, Elizabeth Catherine (I13)
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| 242 | Possibly born Sept 1879 | Waller, Samual Carr (I11)
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| 243 | Possibly died Dec 9, 1931 | Rouse, Mary Elizabeth (I1637)
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| 244 | Possibly married 8/19/1920. | Family: Lesher, Ernest Orville / Rouse, Jennie Florence (F6)
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| 245 | Princeville - Janet Martin-Joos, 83, of Apostolic Christian Skylines, Peoria, formerly of Princeville, went to be with her risen Lord Jesus on Wednesday, March 30, with her family at her bedside. Janet was born in Fairmount, IL, to Lonnie C. Price and Helen V. Wolff on November 24, 1932, and moved to Chicago during her childhood, where she grew up and worked until she married her husband, Elmer Martin from Edelstein on March 3, 1957. They both gave their hearts to their Lord and Savior after marriage and were both members of the Princeville Apostolic Christian Church. Three children, Deborah (Erik) Givens, Michael (Julie) Martin, and Nancy (Fred) Witzig were born to them. Eleven grandchildren: Beau, Marta, Erica, Rachel, Mitchell, Marshall, Lacey, Melissa, Morissa, Lindsey, and Maressa, and one great-grandson, Jaivyn enjoyed Grandma’s love and many special memories. Elmer passed away November 18, 1988. Janet later married Walter W. Joos on December 29, 1996. Two step children, Rolland (Linda) Joos, and Linda Jean Joos, 3 step children, and 3 grandchildren were added to this union. Walter passed away November 19, 2001. Janet was well-known for her generosity to others, decorating wedding cakes, baking yeast breads, making many delicious meals for people, designing and embroidering numerous quilts, being chief cook for Martin Catering for ten years, and owned Jan’s Tea Room for five years in Princeville. While living on the farm, Janet prepared untold large meals for farm helpers, and to this day they still talk about the fantastic meals. Janet and Elmer enjoyed going on family vacations and fishing trips, visiting their families in and out of state, and were famous for the Martin swimming pool. Janet loved having tea parties with her granddaughters and being involved in birthday parties and other activities with her grandchildren. Janet is also greatly remembered for her continuous volunteer work. “I am a volunteer – that is what I am”, was her motto. The many places that appreciated her love and service includes The American Red Cross, Methodist Medical Center, AC Skylines Nursing Home, Princeville Medical Board of Directors, Parkhill Nursing Home, Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Meals on Wheels, Bible Studies for Prison Ministries, and OSF Susan Komen Breast Center. Surviving are her three children and their spouses, grandchildren, step children and step grandchildren, two sisters, Mary of Chicago, Phyllis of Arizona, a brother, Dale of Chicago, and numerous nieces and nephews. Her sisters Ruth, Cecil, and infant sister Margaret, and brothers Bob, Ray, Kenny, Harold, Paul, and Tom preceded her in death. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2016, at Apostolic Christian Church, Princeville. Minsters of the church will officiate. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 -4:00 and 5:30-8:00 p.m. at Princeville Apostolic Christian Fellowship Hall, and from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. at the church prior to the funeral. Burial will follow at Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery. | Price, Janet Lee (I1498)
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| 246 | Professional baseball player in 1926. Played first base for the Philadelphia Phillies. | Dunham, Leland Huffield (I1615)
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| 247 | Robert K. "Bob" Joos, 84, of Peoria, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away at 1:55 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at the Apostolic Christian Skylines in Peoria. He was born on March 9, 1926, near Speer, Ill., to Emil and Lena (Musselman) Joos. He married Zelma Lorene Rummerfield on July 6, 1946. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Walter and Charles Joos, and one great-grandson. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Lorene of Peoria; three sons, Robert D. (Rebecca) Joos of Buda, Ill., Ronald E. (Christy) Joos of Bloomfield, Iowa, and Ralph E. (Jenny) Joos of Wyoming, Ill. Also surviving are two brothers, Duane (Penny) Joos of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Christian D. (Diane) Joos of Schuarita, Ariz.; one sister, Margaret Meisinger of Metamora; 19 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Bob served in the U.S. Army during World War II before being honorably discharged. He was a farmer for over 55 years in Medina Township and several years in Davis County, Iowa, as well before retiring in 2005. He was a member of the Peoria County Farm Bureau and the Peoria Apostolic Christian Church on Sheridan Road. Bob served as a trustee at the church and taught Sunday school for many years. A visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at the Apostolic Christian Fellowship Hall, 7329 W. U.S. Route 150 in Edwards, Ill. A funeral will be on Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, at 10 a.m., with visitation from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the Peoria Apostolic Christian Church on Sheridan Road, with the church ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Apostolic Christian Cemetery in Princeville. Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Apostolic Christian Skylines. Please visit Bob's life story at www.woolsey-wilton.com. | Joos, Robert Kenneth (I1109)
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| 248 | Robert Walter Wahmann, 51, Bloomington, passed away Monday (Aug. 7, 2006) at-;OSF St. Joseph-;Hospital, Bloomington. Cremation has been accorded.-;A celebration of life will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the VFW, 1006 E. Lincoln St., Bloomington. Memorials may be made to American Lung Association. Robert was born Sept. 3, 1954, in Englewood, N.J., son of Robert A. and June Wennerholm Wahmann. They preceded him in death. Survivors include three sons, Rob (Julie) Wahmann,-;East-;Peoria;-;Jason (Nadja) Wahmann, Frieberg, Germany, who is in the U.S.-;Army serving in Iraq;-;and Chris (Cara Peck) Wahmann, Naperville; their mother, Kathy Wahmann, Peoria; and two grandsons, Jacob and Austin Wahmann, one brother, Glenn (Betsy)-;Wahmann, one niece, Allison, and one nephew, Gunnar, all of Grayslake. Surviving extended-;family includes Cora Wahmann, John-;Smaga, Jason Smaga, Micah (Nicole)-;Smaga, and Benjamin (Jenelle) Smaga,-;Lombard; and five extended grandchildren, Sky, Teara, Adrianah, Shannon and Natalie Smaga. Robert worked at Bridgestone/Firestone American OTR in Bloomington. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Robert was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and devoted friend who will be deeply missed. | Wahmann, Robert Walter (I4333)
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| 249 | Roger A. Ackerman, 78, of Morton, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Roger was born on October 12, 1942, in Peoria, to Robert and Emma (Joos) Ackerman. He married Marjorie Trimble on June 26, 1965, in Mackinaw. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Ackerman of Morton; children, Matthew (Missy) Ackerman of New Palestine, Ind., Sara (Andy) Vlietstra of Fort Collins, Colo., Kary (Doug) Mangers of Des Peres, Mo., Adam (Linsey) Ackerman of Nolensville, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren, Jacob, Joshua and Anna Ackerman of New Palestine, Ind., Emma, Claire, and Rachel Vlietstra of Fort Collins, Colo., Alexa, Brayden, and Alayna Mangers of Des Peres, Mo. and Audrey, Wyatt and Colton Ackerman of Nolensville, Ind.; two sisters, Roberta (Tim) Beutel of Morton and Elaine (David) Barth of Bluffton, Ind.; one brother, Donald (Wanda) Ackerman of Deer Creek; and two brothers-in-law, Larry (Marilyn) Trimble and John (Donna) Trimble and many nieces and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by one sister, Diane Peterson. Roger served in the Army from 1966 to 1968, stationed in Germany as a military policeman. Roger enjoyed farming and raising livestock in Deer Creek. He also worked at Caterpillar Inc. for over 30 years, retiring in 1996. Roger volunteered in many capacities. He served in the Peace Corps from 1962 to 1964 in Venezuela, South America. He was a member of the Morton Apostolic Christian Church where he was a Sunday school teacher and served on the church cemetery committee. He was involved with the World Relief both locally and in Haiti. Roger also served on the Deer Creek Volunteer Fire Department, the PTA and as a 4-H leader. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2020, at the Morton Apostolic Christian Church. Further visitation will be held Saturday, October 24, from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the church prior to the funeral service at 10 a.m. Morton Apostolic Christian Church ministers will officiate. Social distancing guidelines will be observed during the visitation and funeral service and masks are required. Burial will be at the Morton Apostolic Christian Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted. Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton is handling arrangements. Memorials may be made to Apostolic Christian Harvest Call or the Morton Apostolic Christian Church. | Ackerman, Roger Allen (I260)
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| 250 | Ruth Ann (Apgar) Bray, 94, of Crossville, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Jan. 27, 2013. Born Nov, 22, 1918, in Badin, NC, Ruth was the daughter of the late Meredith and Mattie (Oran) Waller. A memorial service will be held at First Congregational Church today, Jan. 30, 2013, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Earl Crutchfield officiating. Mrs. Bray was a retired teacher from the Oak Ridge School System and a beloved member of the First Congregational Church. Passionate about the arts, Ruth performed in many productions at the Cumberland County Playhouse, beginning in 1967. She was partial to shows she could appear in with her daughters, Jo and Judy, and her best friend, Alice Payne. In addition to theater, she was an accomplished artist. Her paintings can be seen in homes around the world. A collection of portraits of ministers are displayed in the fellowship hall at the First Congregational Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husbands Thomas Apgar and Malcolm Bray. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to First Congregational Church. | Waller, Ruth Ann (I3166)
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