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 Saathoff, Donald R.
BLOOMINGTON - Donald R. Saathoff, 94, of Hudson, died at 2:24 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 10, 2005) at Martin Health Center, Bloomington.
Interment will be at East Lawn Mausoleum, Bloomington. Donald was born Aug. 17, 1910, in Urbana, the son of the late John Saathoff and the late Mabel Johnson Saathoff. He married Dorothy Proctor, she died and he later married Thelma Detloff Sylvester on Sept. 26, 1981. She died May 16, 1996. Donald is survived by two daughters, Miriam (Bill) Koons of Hudson, and Barbara (Rolf) Maurer of Houston, Texas; son, Alan (Sharon) Sylvester of El Paso; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one half sister, Hannah Schultz, Bloomington; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother; one sister; two half brothers, one stepbrother and three stepsisters. He was a meat cutter for over 30 years, having retired from the former Eisner Grocery store, Bloomington. He was very active for 40 years at the Evangelical United Methodist Church, Bloomington. He later attended Trinity Lutheran Church and was currently a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Bloomington. He was a life member of Bloomington VFW Post 454 and also a life member of Bloomington American Legion Post 56. He is a five-year Army veteran of WWII, having served as Staff Sergeant in the 28th Division in Europe. Military rites will be accorded. This quiet, kind, gentle man served his country honorably and demonstrated the rare, blessed values of devotion and commitment to whatever God entrusted to his care, most importantly, our mother.
[The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois; Transcribed by: Amy Robbins-Tjaden]
Sanders, Everett Edward
BLOOMINGTON - Everett E. Sanders, 78, Bloomington, died at 10:43 p.m. Sunday (April 9, 2006) at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.
His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington. Burial will be in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army. He was born March 15, 1928, at Salisbury, to Edwin O. and Helen Cox Sanders. He married Rhuemma Roodhouse on Nov. 26, 1955, at Bloomington. She passed away in 1983. He married Marjorie E. Miller on Nov. 26, 1983, in Bloomington. She survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Anita (Steven) Moncelle, Gridley, and Debby (John) Cooper, Springfield; brothers and sisters, Pearl (Jim) Flickinger, Columbia, Mo.; Dorothy (Ray) Hoard, Springfield; Edwin (Reta) Sanders, Normal; Milton (Dorothy) Sanders, Columbia, Mo.; Ruth (Donald) Bigger, Springfield, Mo.; Deloris (Wayne) Zimmerman, Mackinaw; Sandra Braden, Bloomington; Sharon (Ron) Johnson, Malabar, Fla.; Marilyn (Charles) Boyd, Bloomington; and Paul (Roberta) Sanders, Columbia, Mo.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His parents and one daughter preceded him in death. He was a veteran and had worked for GM&O Railroad for 36 and a half years and Amtrak for two years. He belonged to the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employees. He was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening, traveling and being with people. He was a loving husband, brother and friend and will be missed dearly.
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Schleeter, Delmar R
ANCHOR - Delmar R. Schleeter, 69, of Anchor died at 3:35 a.m. Sunday (Feb. 16, 1997) at Heritage Manor, Colfax. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Anchor, the Rev. Robert Ferro officiating. Burial will be in Wiley Cemetery, Colfax, with full military rites accorded by the American Legion Davis-Kerber Post 653. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax, and one hour before the service Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Eastern McLean County Ambulance Association or the St. John's Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Maude A. Schleeter; two sons, Dale L. Schleeter and Dean E. Schleeter, both of Hayward, Wis.; one brother, Merlin Schleeter, Colfax; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother. Mr. Schleeter was born Oct. 12, 1928, in Anchor, a son of Walter and Ida Beecher Schleeter. He married Maude A. Gee on Sept. 24, 1950, at Forrest. He graduated from Anchor High School in 1946 and was a lifetime resident of Anchor. He was a shipping and receiving clerk for Sears, retiring on Dec. 31, 1986. He served in the Korean War as a corporal for the military police in the U.S. Army. He was a life member and past commander and past sergeant of arms for the American Legion Davis-Kerber Post 653. He also was a member of the Saybrook Veterans of Foreign Wars Milton Hill Post 2029. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.
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Schleeter, Dennis D "Denny"
FARMER CITY - The Funeral Of Dennis D. "Denny" Schleeter, 45, of Farmer City will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, Farmer City. Pastor Robert Ferro will officiate. Burial will be in Wiley Cemetery, Colfax. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. He died at 1:24 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 30, 1997) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Memorials may be made to the Dennis Schleeter Memorial Fund. Surviving are his wife, Shannon Schleeter; one son, Dennis Keith (Davalynn) Schleeter, Smyrna, Tenn.; one daughter, Krista (Rick) McKitrick, Farmer City; his parents, Merlin and Zelma Schleeter, Colfax; and a brother, Bruce A. Schleeter, Colfax. Also surviving are a grandson, Julian, and a sister-in-law, Jenny Schleeter. He was born Dec. 25, 1951, in Bloomington, a son of Merlin W. and Zelma Davis Schleeter. He married Shannon Estes on Jan. 23, 1971, in LeRoy. His maternal and paternal grandparents preceded him in death. Mr. Schleeter was a 1970 graduate of Octavia High School. He worked for Bull X Inc. in Farmer City.
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Schleeter, Elva R Sarbaugh
COLFAX - The funeral of Elva R. Schleeter, 100, of Colfax, will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Colfax United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ron Johnson and the Rev. Peggy Richards will officiate. Burial will be in Wiley Cemetery, Colfax. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax. She died at 1:40 p.m. Thursday (April 11, 2002) at Heritage Manor, Colfax. Memorials may be made to Colfax United Methodist Church or Heritage Manor. She was born Aug. 16, 1901, in Colfax, the daughter of Curtis and Sadie McClure Sarbaugh. She married Harry Schleeter Aug. 21, 1921, in Forrest. He died April 5, 1983. Survivors include two sons, Hartzell (Jean) Schleeter, Rancho Cordova, Calif.; and Leo (Thelma) Schleeter, Colfax; eight grandchildren, Rhett Schleeter, Rhonda (Joe) Slusser, the Rev. Mark (Susan) Schleeter, Melodee (Allan) Bielfeldt, Mechele (Mike) Williamson, Rory (Donna) Schleeter, Mike (Vivian) Schleeter, and Scott (Mary) Schleeter; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandsons. Her parents, four brothers, one sister, and one son, Ray, preceded her death. She was a life long resident of Colfax, and a resident of Heritage Manor for the past three years. She was a graduate of Colfax High School and attended Normal State Teachers College. She was a homemaker and taught in a one room school home in rural Colfax. She began teaching in 1919 at Springer School and later at Ritter School, retiring from teaching in 1947. She had farmed with her husband and he retired from farming in 1953. Mrs. Schleeter then started at State Farm Insurance in 1953 and retired in 1966. She also worked at the Colfax Cheese Factory. She was a member of Colfax United Methodist Church since 1917, where she taught Sunday School; charter member of the Legion Auxiliary Unit 653; past president Parley American Legion, Colfax; State Farm Retiree; Colfax NTO; Colfax 101 Club; and the Lafalot Club.
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Schleeter, Ida C Beecher
ANCHOR - Ida C. Schleeter, 82, a lifetime Anchor resident, died at 1:40 a.m. yesterday (Oct. 21, 1989) at Gibson Community Hospital, Gibson City. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the St. John's Lutheran Church, Anchor, the Rev. Melvin Blobaum officiating. Burial will be in Wiley Cemetery, Colfax. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, with a prayer service at 8 p.m., at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax and from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church Monday. She was born Feb. 9, 1907, in Anchor, a daughter of John and Maude Hasty Beecher. She married Walter W. Schleeter June 20, 1927, in Anchor. He died July 14, 1974. Survivors include three sons, Delmar, Anchor; Merlin, Colfax; and Wallace, Lexington; two sisters, Melba Bane, Sibley, and Mildred Trembley, Colfax; two brothers, Delmar Beecher, Pontiac, and Ralph Beecher, 208 Hilltop Mobile Homes, Bloomington; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, the Dorcas Society of the church; and Colfax American Legion Auxiliary. She has been a resident of the Octavia Manor Nursing Home, Colfax. Memorials may be made to the St. John's Lutheran Church, or the Eastern McLean County Ambulance Association.
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Schleeter, Richard George
ANCHOR - Richard George Schleeter, 70, of Plainfield, formerly of Anchor, died at 11:29 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 26, 2000), at St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Overman-Jones Funeral Home, Plainfield, with the Rev. Timothy Casey officiating. His graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wiley Cemetery, Colfax. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Richard Schleeter Memorial Fund for Central Elementary School, c/o First Midwest Bank, 410 W. Lockport St., Plainfield, IL 60544. Mr. Schleeter was born July 9, 1930, at Anchor, a son of George and Hazel Smith Schleeter. He married Jane L. Hoffman. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Mary Lynn Schleeter and Amy Jo Garcia, both of Cary; and Ann Louise Schleeter, Houston, Texas; two sons, Gary (Evie) Schleeter, Woodman, Wis.; and Alan Schleeter, Plainfield; a sister, Norma (Wendall) Griffin, Chandler, Ariz.; and a brother, Robert Schleeter, Dallas, Texas. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Jeremiah, Erin, Gideon and Michael Schleeter, and Serena Garcia; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Schleeter was a resident of Plainfield for the past 26 years.. He formerly lived in Anchor and Decatur, Mich. He was a master sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was a lifelong member of the Marne American Legion Post 13, Plainfield; a member of the Will County Farm Bureau; and a member of the Plainfield United Methodist Church. Early in his life, he was a farmer for 20 years. Then he went to Illinois State University, Normal, where he received his B.S. and then went on to Western Michigan, where he received his M.S. After graduating, he worked as a teacher and principal in Decatur, Mich. In 1974, he served as assistant principal at Indian Trail Junior High School in Plainfield. He later served with Central Elementary School as principal. He retired in 1988 to enjoy his antique shop, R.S. Plainfield Antiques.
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Schleeter, Shannon K Estes
FARMER CITY - Shannon K. Schleeter, 55, of Farmer City, died at 7:45 a.m. Friday (April 20, 2007) at her home in Farmer City. Service: Private graveside memorial service will be at Wiley Cemetery, Colfax, at a later date. Pastor Mike Jenkins will officiate. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are being handled by Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, Farmer City. Memorials: BroMenn Hospice or the Shannon K. Schleeter Memorial. Survivors: her parents, Harold "Rip" and Mary Golden Estes, LeRoy; one son, Keith (Brandy) Schleeter, Smyrna, Tenn.; one daughter, Krista (Rick) McKitrick, Farmer City; five grandchildren; two brothers, Dan (Paula) Estes, Greensboro, N.C., and Tom (Linda) Estes, LaBelle, Fla.; and one sister, Staci (Ronnie) Nichols, LeRoy.
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Schultz, Minnie
Miss Minnie Schultz, Bloomington, July 15, attempted to commit suicide by taking poison. Her lover had gone back on her.
[July 19, 1893, The Newton Press, Jasper County, IL, submitted by K. Torp]
Sherman, James A.
James A. Sherman, a prominent citizen of Normal, died the other day, aged 82.
[July 19, 1893, The Newton Press, Jasper County, IL, submitted by K. Torp]
Sherry, Thomas
Thomas Sherry, clerk, Ira B. Eddy & Bro. died, Bloomington, Ill., October 17, 1860
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Sides, Evelyn E.
LEXINGTON -- Evelyn E. Sides, 67, of rural Lexington died at 11:50 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 1996, at her residence. She was born Nov. 15, 1929, in Athens, Ala., to W. Edgar and Mary A. Smith Sides.
Surviving are three daughters, Paula Sleevar of LeRoy, Donna Robinson of Tampa, Fla., and Deena Moncelle of Lexington; two brothers, Orelle Sides of Congerville and Jerry Sides of Eureka; six sisters, Cornelle Gerber of Eureka, Will Ann Melaik of Peoria, Della Prince of Bloomington, Ginger Springer of Carlock, Mary Jones of Rialto, Calif., and Rhonda Dieckow of Banning, Calif.; and five grandchildren. Two brothers, two sisters and one grandson preceded her in death. She was a food server for Canteen Corp. before retiring.
She was a member of Eastview Christian Church in Bloomington. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Kibler-Smith Memorial Home in Bloomington. The Rev. Gary York will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the memorial home. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery in Downs. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.
[Peoria Journal Star] (Moncelle Family Records)
Smith, Ange M.
Died In this city, on the 5th inst., at 10 o clock A. M., Ange M. Smith, wife of Mr. James H. Smith, aged 26 years. She was a native of Westfield, Mass.
[September 9, 1857 XI 40 560 2 c6, Weekly Pantagraph (Bloomington, Ill.), submitted by J. Edwards]
Smith, Mrs. Giles A.
Word was received near Bloomington a few days ago announcing the death of Mrs. Giles A. Smith, her death resulting from "la grippe". She was the widow of Brevet Major-General Smith, formerly Colonel of the Eighth Missouri Volunteer Infantry, who after ?__? was a prominent business man of Bloomington. Mrs. SmithH of late has made her home with her daughter May ?__? was married and lived at Geneva. Mrs. Smith was a native of London, O.
[February 7, 1890, Ava Advertiser]
Smith, William M.
William M. Smith, a prominent politician, committed suicide by shooting himself at Lexington, Illinois, this morning.
[25 Mar 1886 - St. Albans Daily Messenger]
Starkey, William N
BLOOMINGTON - William N. Starkey, 83, Branson, Mo., formerly of Bloomington, died Thursday (Jan. 10, 2008) at the Golden Living Center in Branson. His memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Hudson Christian Church, Hudson, with the Rev. William Vandervoort officiating. Burial will be in the Hudson Cemetery, Hudson. Carmody-Flynn Williamsburg Funeral Home, Bloomington, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Community Cancer Center 407 E. Vernon Ave., Normal, IL 61761. Bill was born May 1, 1924, in Hudson, the son of Cecil and Ethel Ambrose Starkey. He married Barbara Lindsey on June 8, 1947, in Hudson. She preceded him in death on Oct. 1, 1989. Survivors include one son, Lawrence (Rozanne) Starkey, Bloomington; two granddaughters, Laura (Zack) Gilbert, Normal, and Anne (Darrin) Anderson, LeRoy; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Marjorie (Lloyd) Ward, Rutledge, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bill was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He retired from Caterpillar in East Peoria.
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Stephenson, Mattie
Mattie Stephenson gave her life to help others during the 1873 yellow fever epidemic . (please follow link for complete story)
Stesman, William
Dec. 16, 1908: William Stesman died at the county farm and was buried yesterday in the city cemetery. Little known to most, he had one claim to fame: while working for the Chicago and Alton he is said to have built the first modern-day locomotive pilot (cowcatcher). [The Pantagraph - How Time Flies - By Jack Keefe]
Stewart, Charles Donald "Don"
BLOOMINGTON - Charles Donald ''Don'' Stewart, 86, of Bloomington died at 7:40 a.m. Wednesday (Feb. 8, 2006) at his residence after a valiant fight with cancer. His attitude and personality encourages us all to be better people for having known him. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at Kibler-Smith Memorial Home, Bloomington. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Vernon Oakley will officiate. Interment will be in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington. Memorials may be made to BroMenn Hospice in his memory. Don was born June 23, 1919, in LeRoy, a son of Charles and Tina Wynn Stewart. He had worked for Caterpillar in East Peoria for 28 years and retired from Building HH in 1978, where he had worked for many years. Don made many friendships during his career and since his retirement. He worked for farmers in the LeRoy and Downs area during their busy seasons for many years as well. Don enjoyed a good game of cards with his family and going on hunting trips. He was an avid pool player and won many trophies over the years. After retiring from Caterpillar, he began his creative wood-working hobby, making much of the furniture in his home. As a husband, dad, grandpa and friend, he will be missed for his stories about his younger days, the antics he was involved in and the gags he used to pull. Don will be missed very much and thought of every day. He married Evelyn Moncelle on Aug. 5, 1966, in Morrison. She survives. In addition to his wife, Evelyn Stewart of Bloomington, Don is survived by daughter, Shirley Anne Worth, Gibson City; three sons, Charles ''Chuck'' Stewart, Bloomington; Jerry Stewart; and Richard Stewart; 10 grandchildren, Deborah (Brian) Moser, Donald (Starr) Zook Jr., Wesley Stewart, Amy (Jim) Houk, Anne Johnson, Dana Wealand, Tonya Stewart, Matthew Stewart, Lenora (Dave) Guth and Linda (Bob) Raney; great-grandchildren, Tasha, Trisha and Shelby Raney; Alexis and Morgan Triplett; Victoria Renae Zook; Chauncey and Callie Wealand; Ryan and Allie Guth; Lyndsie and Wesley Stewart; David and Melissa Johnson; and Tyler, Josh and Blake Houk; three great-granddaughters, Kelsey and Kayla Stewart and Amanda Johnson; two great-great-grandsons; two stepchildren; six stepgrandchildren; and eight stepgreat-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Marjorie Scott, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Don was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Lyle, Carroll, George and Elmo; and a sister, LaVerne Landgraf Scott.
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Stone, Mrs. Sarah
Mrs. Sarah Stone at Gridley, Nov. 16, Sarah, wife of A. W. Stone of Lacon.
[Date: December 5, 1872; Paper: Henry Republican; Transcribed & Contributed by: Nancy Piper]
Sweet, Tina M
COOKSVILLE - Tina M. Sweet, 44, of Cooksville died at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. She was born June 3, 1960, in Melrose Park to Adrian and June Spencer Sweet. Surviving are Michael Boles, with whom she made her home for the past 27 years; one daughter, Jennifer Boles of Wapella; her mother, June Miller of Rantoul; one brother, David (and Patti) Sweet of Sibley; and three sisters, Sue Edgar and Joi Brassi, both of Rantoul, and Mary Crocie of Missouri. She was preceded by her father and one brother. She had worked at Alexander Pencil factory in Lexington and then for Bloomington Seating Co. She last worked for Elmco Manufacturing in Cooksville. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Calvert & Musselman Funeral Home in Lexington, where visitation will be one hour before. The Rev. Jan Proeber will officiate. Burial be in Blue Mound Cemetery in Cooksville.
(Peoria Journal Star)
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]
Vance, Eva Mae Schultz
BLOOMINGTON - Eva Mae Vance passed away Monday (Sept. 22, 2008) at her home of six months, Ingham Regional Medical Facility in Okemos, Mich. She formerly resided at Delta Retirement Center since 2001. Mrs. Vance is to be cremated and interred in Batavia. Their will be no service in Lansing. The Eastern Star of Batavia will perform graveside services for the family at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Tiffany Funeral Home, Lansing, Mich. Mrs. Vance was born Jan. 26, 1919, daughter of August Christian and Estella Myrtle Schultz in Bloomington. She graduated from Bloomington High School in 1936. She married Guy Pugh Vance Jr. in 1940, in Dubuque, Iowa. Eva was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was employed as an accounting clerk at Eureka Williams Corp. in Bloomington and later at Roland's Department Store in Bloomington. She and Mr. Vance moved to Rockford in 1966, where she was employed as a manager for Bergner's Department Store, and they later moved to Batavia. It was in Batavia where she became employed by Geneva Community Hospital as assistant to the dietitian. Subsequent to her retirement, she worked as a hospital volunteer and docent at the newly constructed hospital, renamed Delnor Community Hospital. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Fox Valley Chapter No. 265 O.E.S., located in Batavia, and the First Baptist Church of Batavia. Surviving are her children, Jacqueline Sue Vance, Lansing, Mich.; Richard Guy Vance, Tacoma, Wash., her grandchildren, Richard Stewart, Tamberlyn Young; her great-grandchildren, Austin, Justin and Valarie Young of Lansing, Mich.; Michael John and Elizabeth (Carey) Young; her great-grandchildren, Andrew Guy and John Charles of West Bend, Wis.; and Stephen Vance and Melissa Young; great-grandchildren, Scott Vance and Christopher Ivan Young, Lansing, Mich.; her sister, Margaret Williams, Hillcrest, Ore.; and many nieces and nephews. Eva Mae was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Guy Pugh Vance Jr. in 1999; her siblings, Carl, Elizabeth, Eugene, Vera and Raymond. Memorials may be made in Eva's name to the Guy Vance Scholarship Fund, in care of the Fox Valley Masonic Lodge., Chapter No. 265. O.E.S., 28 N. Van Nortwick, Batavia, IL 60510. A special thank you to Marti, Pam, Terri, Heather, Mary, Beatrice and all the staff in North Blue at Ingham Regional Medical Facility, Okemos, Mich. Our "little Eva" will be remembered for her beautiful red hair and gorgeous blue eyes, her spunk and tenacity, and her courageous battle to live with macular degeneration and having to give up all those things in which she excelled and loved: bowling (city champion), golf, bridge, bingo and finally, her cat, Fluffy. Most of all, we remember her love for us.
[The Pantagraph - Bloomington, Illinois]
Moncelle, Thelma I. Sidebottom
BLOOMINGTON - Thelma Moncelle, 74, of 1507 S. Bunn St., Bloomington, died at 8 a.m. Thursday (Oct. 11, 2001) at 13 Racines Circle, Sharpsburg, Ga.
Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Kibler-Smith Memorial Home, Bloomington, the Rev. Vernon L. Oakley officiating. Entombment will be in East Lawn Mausoleum, Bloomington. Visitation will be for one hour before the service Tuesday at the memorial home.
Mrs. Moncelle was born Jan. 10, 1927, in Louisville, Ky., a daughter of G. Thomas and Ruby Allen Sidebottom. She married Henry L. Moncelle on Feb. 23, 1945, in Chicago. He died July 11, 2001.
Survivors include one daughter, Bonita (Richard) Dogaer, Sharpsburg; one son, Randall S. (Anita) Moncelle, Lake Elsinore, Calif.; two sisters, Dora Bruning, LeRoy; and Mary Ellen Terven, Philo; one brother, Robert Sidebottom, Meeker, Colo.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was a homemaker and had worked at General Telephone Co. as a clerk for 10 years. She had recently moved to Sharpsburg to live with her daughter.
She was a former member of Park United Methodist Church, Bloomington.
[The Daily Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois] (Moncelle Family Records)
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]
Neal, Mildred Louise Sutton
M. Louise Neal, 72, of 1313 W. Elms St., Bloomington, died at 12:41 p.m. Tuesday (April 22, 1997) at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Her funeral will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at Kibler-Smith Memorial Home, Bloomington, with the Rev. Thomas Wirsing officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the memorial home. Memorials may be made to the family.
Survivors include three daughters, Judith Webb, Bloomington, Carolyn R. Webb, Albion; and Marilyn K. Otto, Normal; one foster daughter, Maria Diaz, Peoria; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Other survivors include four sons-in-law, Richard R. Webb, Albion; Tim Webb, Bloomington; Bruce Otto, Normal; and Rigo Diaz, Peoria; three grandsons, Richie Webb Jr., Fairbury; David T. Adams III, Bloomington; and Johnathan R. Adams, Bloomington; four granddaughters, Trisha K. Webb, Albion; Vernonica L. Duvall, Albion; Erica B. Otto, Normal; and Michele Pulliam, Graymont; and two foster grandsons, Phillip Diaz and Andy Diaz, both of Peoria.
She was born April 17, 1925, in Woodford County, a daughter of William Howard and Arabelle Nash Sutton. She married Calvin Raymond Neal Dec. 16, 1944, at Lexington. He died June 7, 1980.
One infant daughter, five sisters and one brother preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church.
[The Daily Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois] (Moncelle Family Records)
Patton, Helen M. Swartz
LEXINGTON -- Helen M. Patton, 104, of Lexington died at 7:40 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 9, 2003) at Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church of Lexington, with the Rev. Ray Owens officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lexington. Her visitation will be from noon until time of service Wednesday at the church. Musselman-Beck Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Methodist Church, Meadows Mennonite Retirement Home, or Lexington Education Advancement Foundation (LEAF). She was born May 31, 1899, near Greenville, a daughter of Robert M. and Margaret (Miller) Swartz. She married Tilden M. Patton on Dec. 9, 1925. He died on May 25, 1957. She was also preceded in death by her parents; five sisters; and four brothers. She is survived by four nieces, Mary Kasmark of Greenville; Margaret Hebel of Normal; Mary Helen Obermark of Greenville; and Janelle Wesselschmidt of Highland. She attended school in Bond County and later attended Charleston Teachers College. She taught country schools in Bond County for six years and one year in McLean County. She also taught Sunday school for 36 years at the First United Methodist Church of Lexington. She became a member of the Mt. Carmel Methodist church near Greenville at the age of 12 and later joined the First United Methodist Church of Lexington. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women, the Lexington Women's Club, the Letiita Green Stevenson chapter of the D.A.R., the Christian Farmers Organization, The Lexington Women's Community Welfare Association, and the American Bell Association. She traveled extensively to the Bell Association Annual Meetings. She had a collection of over 1900 bells and for many years gave programs on bells to organizations throughout the area. In 1997, she donated two of her large bells to the City of Lexington and they are now on display in the "Patton Park," which was dedicated to her at that time. Helen was very proud of her age and of being honored by the D.A.R. as a Tri-Centenarian. She loved recalling her days of teaching in one-room schools, riding in their horse-drawn surrey or walking to school, and her family's first automobile. Helen was a kind and generous lady. She loved people and will be missed by all who knew her. [The Pantagraph - Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois (Moncelle Family Files)]
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