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Radke, Donald Ray, Jr.
GRIDLEY - Don Ray Radke Jr., 30, of Columbia, Mo., formerly of Gridley, a document specialist, died Sunday (July 17, 1994) at his home.
His funeral will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, Columbia, the Rev. Kim Ryan officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Riverside Cemetery, Dowagiac, Mich.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Radke was born June 6, 1964, at Peoria, a son of Don R. and Judith Foreman Radke.
Survivors include his parents, Gridley; and one brother, Brian Scott Radke, Taylor, S.C.
His grandparents preceded him in death. Mr. Radke, a 1982 Gridley High School graduate, had a bachelor of arts degree in English from the University of Missouri at Columbia. He graduated in 1989.
He was a document specialist for the University of Missouri.
Memorials may be made to the Don Ray Radke Memorial Fund, Regional AIDS Interfaith Network, 117 N. Garth St., Columbia, Mo. 65203; or the Randolph County Hospice, Moberly, Mo.
[The Daily Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois] (Moncelle Family Records)
Ralston, Mary J. Lowery
LEXINGTON - The Funeral Of Mary J. Ralston, 89, of Lexington will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Lexington, the Rev. Keith Jones officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lexington. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Musselman-Beck Funeral Home, Lexington, and one hour before the service Saturday at the church. She died at 4:55 p.m. Tuesday (March 19, 1996) at Berkshire Nursing Home, Lexington. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church or Lexington Ambulance. Surviving are two daughters, Mildred Newell and Betty Alexander, both of Lexington; three sisters, Emma Smith, Kemp, Texas; and Dorothy Lipscomb and Frieda Willan, both of Bloomington; three brothers, Paul and Frank Lowery, both of Bloomington; and Lee Lowery, Summitt, Miss.; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a daughter-in-law, Jean Ralston, Bloomington. One son, five brothers, two sisters and two great-grandchildren preceded her in death. She was born March 3, 1907, in Jefferson County, a daughter of John and Blanche Ackerson Lowery. She married Roy Ralston on Dec. 15, 1923, in Lexington. He died June 18, 1935. Mrs. Ralston was employed as a practical nurse for Dr. Axtell's Lexington office. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lexington. She enjoyed crocheting and sewing. She was a church organist for 35 years at Evangelical United Methodist Church, Lexington. She also taught Sunday school at the church.
[Pantagraph, The (Bloomington, IL) - March 21, 1996 - (Moncelle Family Records)]
Reis, Zelda Elaine Benedict
EAST PEORIA - Zelda Elaine Reis, 79, East Peoria, passed away Oct. 28, 2008, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Cremation has been accorded and burial of cremains will be in Gridley Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to her son, Stuart Reis, at P.O. Box 973, Morton, IL 61550. The Cremation Society of Mid-Illinois Co. is assisting the family with arrangements. She was born in Normal on July 21, 1929, daughter of Henry and Lena Flesher Benedict. She married Victor Adolph Reis in Gridley on Sept. 26, 1948. He preceded her in death on Nov. 17, 1998. Also preceding her in death were her parents; and her brother, David Benedict. She is survived by her son, Stuart Allen Reis, East Peoria. She graduated from Gridley High School and Liberty Beauty College in Peoria in 1962 as a licensed beautician and worked as one for many years.
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Reis, Victor A
MORTON - Victor A. Reis, 69, of Morton died at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 17, 1998) at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. His memorial service will be 6 p.m. Wednesday at Metzler-Froelich Memorial Home, Bloomington, the Rev. Edwin Stalter and Rev. Anita Bernhardt officiating. Private inurnment will be at a later date in Gridley Cemetery, Gridley. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Mr. Reis was born Dec. 27, 1928, in Meadows, a son of Adolph and Lucy Roszhart Reis. He married Zelda Elaine Benedict on Sept. 26, 1948, in Gridley. She survives. Also surviving is one son, Stuart Allen Reis, at home; three sisters, Grace (Dale) Rocke, Hopedale; Martha (John) Scott, Bellflower; and Kaye (John) Kerber, Merna; one brother, Herbert (Mary) Reis, Bloomington; and one sister-in-law, Evy Reis, Meadows. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Hugo Reis; and his father- and mother-in-law, Mac and Lena Benedict. Mr. Reis was raised in the Mennonite faith. He retired in 1972 as branch manager for Airco Welding Co. in Peoria. He had worked in industrial sales for National Cylinder Gas Co. and Linde Air Products for many years.
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 Reynolds, Harvey, Jr.
BLOOMINGTON - Harvey C. Reynolds Jr., 57, Danville, died at 11:46 a.m. Sunday (Dec. 7, 2008) at Provena United Samaritans Medical Center, Danville. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the VA Protestant Chapel, Danville, with military honors by the Illinois Reserves Funeral Honors Team. Burial will follow at the National Cemetery. Harvey was born Nov. 5, 1951, in Watseka, son of Harvey C. and Irmgard Krappman Reynolds. He married Chang-Sun in 1978. They later divorced. She survives. Other survivors include his mother, Irmgard Reynolds; two sons, Harvey C. (Stacey) Reynolds Jr., Normal, and Brendan Reynolds, Springfield; one daughter, Jessica (Neil) Grone, New York, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Kamden and Madyson Reynolds, Normal, and Kaleigh Grone, New York, N.Y.; and two sisters, Kathleen (Bill) Long, Danville, and Patricia Huffman, Towanda. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Michael Reynolds. He graduated from Bloomington High School. He later attended the University of Illinois, receiving his bachelor's degree in political science. Harvey served in the U.S. Army for 10 years with an honorable discharge in 1980. He was an avid reader and especially loved educating himself about military history.
[The Pantagraph - Bloomington, Illinois]
Richard, Brandy Renee
GRIDLEY - Brandy Renee Richard, 14, of 112 W. First St., Gridley, passed away at 3:24 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 8, 2007) at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Calvert & Froelich Memorial Home, Gridley, with the Rev. Jack Nicolay officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, El Paso. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the memorial home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family or to the Peoria Easter Seals.
Brandy was born Jan. 19, 1993, in Normal, a daughter of Charles K. "Chuck" and Carla S. Palmiter Richard.
She is survived by her parents; a sister, Amber N. Richard at home; her maternal grandparents, Don and Sue Palmiter of Bloomington; her paternal grandfather, Ken (Judi Herr) Richard of Gridley; aunts, Becky (Dennis) Ballenger of Heyworth and Brenda (Ralph) Phillips of Bloomington; uncles, James (Becky) Palmiter of Clinton and Ron (Stephanie) Richard of Gridley; and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Marian Richard.
Brandy was in the eighth grade at Parkside Junior High School, Normal.
[The Daily Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois] (Moncelle Family Records)
Rinkenberger, Lyle S.
GRIDLEY -- Lyle S. Rinkenberger, 92, of Gridley, died at 1:02 p.m. Friday (Feb. 13, 2009) at Meadows Mennonite Retirement Home, Chenoa. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday (Feb. 17, 2009) at First United Church of Gridley, with Rev. Jack Nicolay officiating. Burial will be in Gridley Cemetery, Gridley. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday (Feb. 16, 2009) at Carmody-Flynn Williamsburg Funeral Home, Bloomington. Memorials may be made to Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community. Lyle was born Jan. 12, 1917 in Gridley, the son of Samuel and Goldie Surber Rinkenberger. He married Katherine J. O'Brien on Nov. 4, 1939 in St. Louis. She died Oct. 31, 1994. Surviving are four sons, Stephen (Pat) Rinkenberger, Homewood, Ill., Roger Rinkenberger, Houston, Texas, Paul Rinkenberger, Bloomington, and Daniel Rinkenberger, Laguna Beach, Calif.; a daughter-in-law, Lois Rinkenberger, Chicago Heights; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Terry Rinkenberger, and five brothers. Lyle graduated from Gridley High School and attended Illinois State University. He was a lifelong farmer and member of the Gridley community.
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Roberts, Alberta Sandage
BLOOMINGTON - Alberta Roberts, 84, Bloomington, passed away at 3:22 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 10, 2008) at BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at East Lawn Funeral Home, Bloomington, where visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Her grandson, Brent Roberts, will officiate. Interment will be at Hopewell Cemetery, Downs. Memorials may be made to Downs Community Fire Protection District. Online condolences may be submitted to www.mem.com . She was born Nov. 2, 1924, in Rome, Ind., daughter of Walter and Nellie Thomas Sandage. She married Lawrence D. Roberts in August of 1942. He preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 1986. Surviving are two sons, Jesse "Jack" (Myra) Roberts, Heyworth, and Garry Roberts, Bloomington. Also surviving are four grandchildren, April (Gary Doerr) Kletz, Jesse Jr. (Mary) Roberts, Todd (Deana) Roberts and Brent Roberts; two stepgrandchildren, Angela Shine, Bloomington, and Tim Goggin, Atlanta; eight great-grandchildren; and one brother, Robert (Elaine) Sandage, Arrowsmith. Alberta was an active farm wife and homemaker. She and her husband farmed in the Downs area for many years. She loved to fish and garden. She was a great cook. Alberta also adored her dog, Trevor. She was a member of Downs United Methodist Church.
[The Pantagraph - Bloomington, Illinois]
 Rosebraugh, Rev. Robert D.
Rev. Robert D. Rosebraugh, 70, of 1919 Garling Drive, Bloomington, died at 1:20 a.m. Friday (Feb. 12, 1999) at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Wesley United Methodist Church, Bloomington, the Rev. David Gaffron and Rev. David Dees officiating. Burial will be in the Lexington Cemetery, Lexington. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington, and from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church Monday. Memorials may be made to the Stephen Ministry at Wesley United Methodist Church. Rev. Rosebraugh was born May 11, 1928, in Charleston, the son of Willard and Ruth Naab Rosebraugh. He married Mary Leone Weaver on June 19, 1948, in Charleston. She survives in Bloomington. Other survivors include one daughter, Marcia (Tim) Koemer, Simsburg, Conn.; two sons, Robert Mark Rosebraugh, Danville; Warren Dale Rosebraugh, Boston; two sisters, Eleanor Rice, Charleston; and Carol Bullock, Forney, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. Additional survivors include four grandchildren, Lindsay Kremer, Hanna and Megan Rosebraugh, and Shelby Rosebraugh. He was preceded in death by his parents. Rev. Rosebraugh was a member of the Illinois Great River Conference of United Methodist Church for 43 years, the Masons, and the Danville Scottish Rite Bodies. He served on many committees including the Superintendency Committee for the United Methodist Church. He graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a B.S. degree, received a Master of Divinity degree from Evangelical Theological Seminary, and a Master of Arts degree from Eastern Illinois University. He taught and took all courses toward his Doctorate degree at Kent and Southern Illinois University. Rev. Rosebraugh served in Evangelical United Brethren/United Methodist Churches in the following communities: Danville, Springfield, Lerna, Zion Hill, Vergennes, Halidayboro, Joy, Catlin, Illiopolis, Mount Alburn and Lexington, all in Illinois, and Windham, Ohio. His hobbies were woodworking and renovating his home. [The Pantagraph - Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois (Moncelle Family Files)]
Rowell, Frank
Frank Rowell, a cousin of Congressman Rowell, died of "la grippe" at his home in Bloomington. He was a brother of Hon. Clinton Rowell, of St. Louis.
[February 7, 1890, Ava Advertiser]
Ruestman, Jacqueline "Jackie" Annette Hoobler
EL PASO- Jacqueline Annette Ruestman, 42, of El Paso, passed away at 10:44 p.m., June 17, 2008, at her residence with her family by her side. She was a patient, caring mother, and a treasured wife, sister, daughter, and friend. She was born August 14, 1965 in Bloomington, IL to Jack J. and Sharon A. (Boian) Hoobler. She married Tim D. Ruestman on August 10, 1991 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Chenoa, IL. He survives. Also surviving are her children, Jake, Max, and Maddie Ruestman, all at home; her parents, Jack and Sharon Hoobler of Gridley, IL; three sisters, Gina (Carl) Boudakian of Marlton, NJ, Jenny (Ryan Kilpatrick) Hoobler of Chicago, IL, and Jaimie (Zach Parker) Hoobler of Chicago, IL; maternal grandmother, Genevieve Boian of Normal, IL; father- and mother-in-law, Rodney and JoAnn Ruestman of Minonk, IL; two sisters-in-law, Tracy (Dave) Harsted and Mindy (Scott) Johnson; three brothers-in-law, Randy (Christie) Ruestman, Russell (Lanna) Ruestman, and Corey (Jaimie) Ruestman, all of Minonk, IL; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, William Boian, and her paternal grandparents, Jake and Helen Hoobler. Jackie graduated from Gridley High School in 1983. She then attended Eastern Illinois University where she received her Bachelor's degree in Home Economics in 1988. At Eastern Illinois, she was a member and vice president of the Sigma Kappa Sorority. A dietician, Jackie had formerly been employed by Meadows Mennonite Home in Chenoa and by the Eureka Community Hospital. She also worked for Tiny Town Nursery School in Gridley and the El Paso Journal. Jackie was a member of the Woodford County Republican Women's Committee. She was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in El Paso, where she volunteered numerous hours. Jackie served as a Sunday school teacher and assisted with vacation bible school. She enjoyed attending Bloomington-Normal Cursillo #845 in November of 2006. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Father Roger Corpus, O.S.B. and Father Carl LoPresti will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2008 at the Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in El Paso. Interment will be in the Minonk Township Cemetery. Friends and family will remember Jackie as always putting the needs of others before her own. She loved to laugh, and always wore a smile. Even through difficult times, she never complained. And purple was her favorite color. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a college fund for her children, c/o El Paso Community Bank, 111 N. Fayette, El Paso, IL 61738.
[The Pantagraph - Moncelle Family Files]
Rutherford, Thelma Smith Kauffman
BLOOMINGTON - Thelma A. Rutherford, 64, Bloomington, died at 7:06 p.m. Monday (Dec. 8, 2008) at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Church of Merna, Bloomington, with the Rev. Gerald T. Ward officiating. A private family graveside service will be Friday at Chenoa Cemetery, Chenoa. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church, with a prayer service at 8 p.m., and for one half hour prior to the service Friday at the church. Carmody-Flynn Williamsburg Funeral Home, Bloomington, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Patrick Church of Merna, Bloomington, or the Community Cancer Center, Normal. Thelma was born Sept. 5, 1944, in Bloomington, the daughter of Harold Henry and Thelma Louise Stockum Smith. She married Ron Rutherford on Dec. 12, 1998, in Pontiac. He survives. She is also survived by one son, Jeff (Christine) Kauffman, Darien, Conn.; two daughters, Juli (David) Blumenshine, Bloomington, and Heidi (Bob) Gregory, Pontiac; 11 grandchildren, Jack, Catherine, William, Madeline and Lauren Kauffman; Hannah and Cassidy Blumenshine; and Chase, Kohl, Carson and Kaden Gregory; one brother, Tom Ruble, Chenoa; one sister-in-law, Cindy Smith, Bloomington; one brother-in-law, Les (Spatsie) Roberts, Bunker Hill; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Sharon Roberts; and one brother, Larry Smith. Thelma graduated from Chenoa High School in 1964 and received an associate degree in banking from Illinois Community College. She worked at the McLean County Law and Justice Center in Bloomington from 1974 to 1980; Southside Bank in Peoria for 17 years; and was a supervisor at State Farm Insurance Cos. in Bloomington from 1997 until her retirement on July 1, 2008. Thelma was a member of St. Patrick Church of Merna. She loved traveling, spending time with her family, and especially, her grandchildren.
[The Pantagraph - Bloomington, Illinois]
Martens, Dorothea Wallenstein Remmers
ANCHOR - Mrs. Louis Martens, Sr., 72, died (23 Jan 1937) at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at her home here. She had been ill three weeks with complications following bronchial pneumonia. She was born in Emden, Ostfriesland, Germany, Jun 10 1864, and was married to Mr. Martens Oct 2, 1918, where she lived on a farm a mile north and west of Anchor. She formerly was Mrs. Dorothea Remmers of Cullom. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Rudolph Remmers, Kempton; G. E. Remmers, Cullom, and three stepchildren, Mrs. Marie Schuler, Colfax; Mrs. Jessie Harms and Louis C. Martens of Anchor. Funeral services will be at noon Tuesday at the home and burial will be in the Westlawn Cemetery, Cullom.
[Pantagraph Central Illinois Service] (Moncelle Family Records)
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