Norbert Cluver
CISSNA PARK - Visitation for Norbert E. Cluver, 71, of Cissna Park, will be from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at Knapp Funeral Home, Cissna Park and from 12:30 p.m. Sunday until the 1:30 p.m. services at St. John's Lutheran Church, Buckley, where he was a member. The Rev. Gunard Heikkila will officiate. Burial, with military rites by the Cissna Park American Legion, will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Ash Grove. Memorials may be made to the Cissna Park Fire Department or to Carle Hospital Cancer Center. Mr. Cluver was a retired State of Illinois employee. He was a previous owner of Cluver Milk Transport. Mr. Cluver died Wednesday (Jan. 28, 1998) at his home. He was born Nov. 29, 1926 in Ash Grove Township, the son of Henry and Anna Peters Cluver. He served in the Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife, the former Mary West, whom he married March 26, 1949; one son and daughter-in-law, Rex and Barb Cluver of Watseka; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Lauretta Lain of Ligonier, Ind., Shawn Crawford of Sikeston, Mo., Monica and Kevin Lusk of Seattle, Wash. and Maxine and Mike Wallner of Champaign; four sisters, Adele Schutt of Edgerton, Wis., Louella Stevens, Helen Hasselbring and Rosalie Froehling, all of Cissna Park; four brothers, Elvin, Delbert and Francis ''Chesty'' Cluver, all of Cissna Park and Elroy ''Pee Wee'' Cluver of Buckley; one granddaughter and five grandsons. Deceased are his parents and one brother, Alfred ''Doc'' Cluver. He was a member of the Cissna Park American Legion and the Pontiac VFW. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.

The Clifton Advocate, Nov. 13, 1931, Front Page
Mrs. Jennie J. Clark
Mrs. Jennie J. Clark, nee DaCosse, passed away at her home in Clifton last Thursday morning after an extended illness of several months duration. The last few weeks of her illness were most severe but despite all this she went through it all with grit and determination to get well again but it was not to be.
Mrs. Clark was born near Clifton on August 16, 1858, and at the time of her death was two months and nineteen days past seventy-four years of age.
At the age of 19 years she was united in marriage to Mr. John Hamende, and to this union were born to children, both of whom preceded her in death.
A few years after her husband's death she was united in marriage to Mr. Henry Krumwiede and to this union was born six children, all of whom survive. Following this marriage they started a hotel known as the Clifton House and one which became know to long distances as one of the best hotels in this section.
Mr. and Mrs. Krumwiede became separated and a few years later she was married to Mr. Philip Clark. Together these two continued to operate the Clifton House until the work became too hard for her and they retired from active life.
About three years ago Mr. Clark passed away and since that time she gradually failed in health.
Mrs. Clark, through her business life became known far and wide for her kindness and the courtesies extended to all and it was with sadness that the news of her passing was received.
Mrs. Clark leaves to mourn her departure the following children: Theodore Krumwiede of LaGrange; Lena, Mrs. Lawrence Baron, of Kankakee; Lillie, Mrs. Charles Johnson of Clifton; Lenore, Mrs. Oval Flott of (unreadable); Walter Krumwiede, of LaGrange; Dewey Krumwiede and Lydia, Mrs. Will Bodeman of Lakefiled, Minnesota. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Della Mathy and Mrs. Elizabeth Hamende of Clifton, and Three brothers, Eugene DaCosse (sic) of Chicago and Arthur and Gaston DaCosse. She also leaves nine grandchildren, who with the family will miss the kindly administrations of a mother, sister and grandmother whose every thought was for the welfare of her loved ones.
The funeral services were (unreadable) from St. Peter's Catholic Church, of which she had long been a member at 9:30 o'clock Saturday morning with the Rev. Fr. E. A. Sweeney officiating at the solemn mass. During the service, Mrs. Arthur Hamende of Chebanse, singing with the choir, sang (unreadable) a most beautiful and fitting (unreadable).
Interment was made in the Clifton Catholic Cemetery. Six nephews were the pall bearers, namely Arthur and Edmond Hamende, Fred, Ed, Emile (?) and Herman Mathy. The flower managers were members of (appears to be Ever*** Camp R.N.A.) and these offerings were of magnitude and beauty.
We extend to the members of this family our sincere sympathy in your bereavement.

The Gilman Star, December 18, 1997
Vera M. Cornelius, 73
Onarga Native Dies
Funeral services were held for Vera M. Cornelius, 73 of Onarga, on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at St. Johns Lutheran church in Ash Grove. The Rev. Dale Hauser officiated with burial in St. Johns Lutheran cemetery.
Mrs. Cornelius died Friday, Dec. 12 at the Heritage Village Nursing home in Kankakee. She was born on Oct. 20, 1294, the daughter of Martin & Katherine Gercken Krumwiede in Buckley.
Surviving are one sister and brother-in-law, Della & Roy Linder of Onarga; one niece, Kay Sinhaa of Malcom, Iowa; one nephew, Mark Linder of Onarga; and one grand niece, Ashley Sinhaa.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Edna Brandt; and one daughter, Connie Cornelius.
Memorials may be made to St. Johns Lutheran Air Conditioning Fund or to the donor's choice.

JIMMIE CROSS
Jimmie Cross
Milford__JImmie Joy Cross, 35, Milford, died Tuesday, May 28, 1991 , at University of Chicago Hospital, Chicago.
    She was born May 25, 1956 in Watseka, to Donald J. and Rose Flessner Slater Sr.  She married Steven Cross Nov. 24, 1972, in Woodland. He survives.
    Also surviving are three sons; Michael, Matthew and Mitchell, all at home; her parents of Watseka; one sister, Barbara Jean Hornstein of Thawville; one brother, Donald J. Slater Jr. of Memphis , Tenn.; and her maternal Grandmother, Florence Lease of Watseka.
    She was a member of the Woodland United Methodist church. She had an associate's degree in early childhood from Danville Area Community college, Danville, and was director of Day Care.
    Funeral services are 10 a.m. Friday at the church with the Rev. Brian Eble, officiating. Burial will be in the Body Cemetery, Woodland.
    Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Knapp Funeral Home. Milford.
    Memorials may be made to an education fund for her sons. (Contributed by Lucy)

MARY JANE CONNER
obit:  Watseka Republican Newspaper, Watseka, Illinois
located at the Iroquois County Genealogical Society, 103 West Cherry St.,
Watseka, Illinois 60970 (815-432-3730)
FOUND DEAD IN BED
AGED WOMAN SUCCUMBS UNEXPECTEDLY, INQUEST TO BE HELD BY CORONER
      Mrs. Mary Jane Conner, aged 77 was found dead in bed on Thursday Morning of  last week at the home of her brother, William Black near Milford when members of the family attempted to awaken her. She seemed to be in usual health the day before.  An inquest was conducted by acting coroner Madison and the jury returned a verdict of death from natural causes.
   Mary Jane Conner, daughter of Abraham and Rosanna Black was born in Ross County Ohio, February 16, 1853 and departed this life at the home of her brother and sister William and Elizabeth Black, 6 miles northeast of Milford at the age of 77 years and 18 days.
   She moved with her parents to Illinois in the spring of 1880 to a farm northeast of Milford.
  She was united in marriage with Jesse Conner, October 31, 1892.  to this union was born one son, Jesse A. Conner of Radnor, Ohio.
  In December 1914 she moved to Ohio where she resided until about six months ago when she came to Illinois for a visit.
   She leaves to mourn her death on son, Jesse A. Connor and four grand-children, of Radnor Ohio, three sisters and three brothers, G. A. Black of Quincy, Ohio, Sarah Catherine Jensen of San Angelo Texas, W. L., Clell, and Elizabeth Black of Milford and Dora Briscoe of DeGraff, Ohio and a host of other relatives and friends.
   Mrs. Connor united with the Protestant Methodist church in her early girlhood and remained true  to her faith in God and to her church to the end of her life.  She was always a faithful reader of her bible, and especially during the gathering shadows of her last days it was her constant companion and comfort.  Let  us emulate her nobel qualities, take new courage from her
faithfulness and increase our activities in the work of the Lord whom she so loved and well served.
   Funeral services were held at the home of Clell Black on N. Axtel  Avenue, Milford, Illinois in the charge of Rev. I. F.  Zinser.  Music was furnished by Mrs. Zinser and his daughter, Miss Fern.  Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery.
  The Pall bearers were Ray Stanley, Bert Hocutt, Clarence Burk, Lawrence Leppard, Homer Exine and Ernie Watts. 
   Those  attending from a distance were; Geo. A. Black of Quincy Ohio , Mrs. Lillie D. Briscoe, William O. Briscoe and Mable Briscoe all of De Graff, ohio and Jesse A. Conner of Radnor, Ohio. (Contributed by Lucy)

DOROTHY LUCILLE CHRISTIAN
The Sunday Journal, June 30, 1996.  Kankakee Il. Newspaper.
Watseka-  Dorothy Lucille Christian, 71, of Watseka, died Friday (June 28, 1996) at her home.  Visitation will be from 4-8 PM today at the Baier Funeral Home, Watseka, where services will be at 10:30 AM Monday.  The Rev. Dan Hill will officiate. Burial will be at the Sugar Creek Cemetery, Stockland.
Memorials may be made to the Iroquois Memorial Hospice or Milford United Methodist Church.  She was born Aug. 26, 1924, in Milford, the daughter of Charles and Hazel Laird Callahan.  She married Blaine A. Christian on Aug. 28, 1943 in Wheaton.  He died in January 1981.  Mrs. Christian had been a hair stylist at Marshall Fields, Oak Park and various shops in California. 
She was a member of the Land of Lincoln Quilt Association, the Vermilion Valley Quilters and the LaGrande Prairie Colonial dames.  She was also past chairman of the Belmont/Middleport United Way and was a life member of the Iroquois County Historical Society.  Surviving are three sisters and a brother-in-law, Margaret and Anne Callahan, both of Watseka, and Wanda and LeRoy Fisher of Tenn; five nieces and a nephew; four great- Nieces and two great-Nephews.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Callahan. (Contributed by Lucy)

ROBERT E. CALLAHAN
Times Republic  21 Nov. 1988 
Robert E. Callahan
Marian-- Robert E. Callahan, 60 Marian , a former Milford resident , died at 7 a.m. , Sunday, Nov. 20, 1988, at the John Cochran V. A. Hospital , St Louis Mo.
    He was born Dec. 2, 1927, in Milford to Charles E. and Hazel Laird Callahan. 
    Surviving are his mother, Hazel Jones, Watseka; four daughters: Cheryl Ann Callahan, Altamont Springs Fla; Karla McCullough, Beaverville; Janet Brownfield, Clearwater, Fla.; and Jill Callahan, Peoria; one son, Mark Eugene Lawson, Falls CHurch, Va; four sisters; Dorothy Christian, Watseka; Margaret Callahan, Watseka; Wanda Irene Fisher, Antioch, Tenn; and Floy Anne Sakaida, Glendora, Calif. and seven grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his father.
    Mr. Callahan was a member of the VFW and American Legion.
    Funeral services are 11 A. M., Wednesday, at the Barker Funeral Home, Milford, with the Rev. Jerry Moe officiating.  Burial will be in sugar Creek Chapel Cemetery near Stockland.
    Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday. (Contributed by Lucy)

ROY CURTIS
Times Republic, Feb. 6, 1976
Roy Curtis, 41 dies Thursday rites Feb. 7th
Roy Lee Curtis, 41, Linden , Ind. died at 9;45 a.m. Thursday at the Home hospital in Lafayette. he was born Aug. 13, 1934, in Tompkinsville, Ky., the son of J. w. and Ethel Curtis. He was married to Ruth Walker on Dec. 24, 1958.
Surviving are his wife, Three Children; Becky 16, Rhonda, 13, and Ricky 10; his father and stepmother Sally; Two brothers Archie, Crawfordsville, Leon, Piper City; Two sisters, Mrs. James  (Earlene) Birch, Milford and Mrs. Donna Rich, Tompkinsville, Ky.  Three half sisters Mrs. Tilly Jaskua, Mrs. Pearl Pitzer, and Mrs. Ethel Lucht, all of Milford, one step brother and one step sister. 
  Visitation will be held Saturday at the Helmes Funeral Home in Linden . Funeral is on Sunday at Linden Baptist Church with the Revs. Jerry Stinger and Herschel Bryant officiating.  (Contributed by Lucy)

ELMA CURTIS
Gilman- Elma S. Curtis, 81 of Gilman, died Friday (June 17, 1994) at Iroquois Memorial Hospital , Watseka.
  Visitation will be from 4-8 today at the Redenius Funeral Home, Gilman.
 Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Brian Manigold officiating.   Burial will be in Gilman Cemetery
   Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
    She was born Aug. 27, 1912 in Tompkinsvile, Ky. the daughter of Lindsay and Enna Davis Strode.
 Surviving are her husband, Bernie R. Curtis, whom she married May 8, 1931 in Celina, Tenn; one daughter and son-in-law Betty and Erwin Andrews of Watseka; four sons and daughter-in-laws, Bernie and Donna Curtis of Pontiac, Kenneth and Sandy of Calvert City , Ky. Ernie and Norma of Lake Iroquois , Loda;  and James and Doris of Pilot Knob, Mo; two sisters Thelma Parrish , Winamac, Ind and Maybelle Chapman of Tompkinsville; Three brothers, Fratie Strode of Danforth, Ellsworth Strode of Tompkinsville, and Emmit Strode of Bowling Green , Ky.  14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
  Deceased are four brothers , a sister and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Curtis was a member of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed cooking, antiques and flower gardening.  (Contributed by Lucy)

 ALVIN LEON "SLIM" CURTIS
Dwight- alvin Leon "Slim" Curtis, 73 of Dwight, died today (Dec. 8, 1997) at St. mary's Hospital, Streator.
  There will be no visitation. Grave side services with burial will be at the Thawville Cemetery. Memorial may be made to the family
   He was born July 10, 1924, in Tompkinsville, Ky.  The son of Ward and Ethel Pickeral Curtis.
  Surviving are two sons and one daughter-in-law, Jerry and Carolyn Curtis of Dwight, Bill Curtis of Piper City, Linda Johnson of Ogden; five sisters, Earlene Birch of Milford, Donnie Rich of Tompkinsville, ky., Tilda  Jaskula, Ethel Lucht, both of Milford, Peral Stinbring of Buckley; four brothers Robert Curtis of Milford, Joe, Mike and Mithcell Curtis all of Tompkinsville, Ky a special companion. Seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
 Deceased are four brothers Jake, Loy, Archie and Roy Curtis.
  He was educated in Tompkinsville schools.  He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Army in Patton's 3rd Army. He was a farmer.
  Mr. Curtis was a member of the Fairbury VFW and the Piper City American Legion. (Contributed by Lucy)

 BRIAN CURTIS
Gilman Boy, 10, Struck by Car, Killed Tuesday
Brian Curtis Killed while Riding Bicycle Home from Paper Route
Gilman– A 10 year of Gilman boy was struck by a car Tuesday evening as he was bicycling home after completing his paper route.
    Brian Gale Curtis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Curtis, 311 South Central Gilman was dead on arrival at Iroquois County Hospital in Watseka following the 7:15 p.m. accident.
    He was a fourth grader in Gilman grade School.  The State Police said the collision occurred about 1 ½ blocks south of U. S. 24 on South Thomas Street in Gilman.
 Brian was a carrier for the Kankakee Daily Journal.
  The funeral will be at 2 p. m. Friday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Gilman.  The Rev. E. David Gensch will officiate. He will be assisted by the Rev. Loren Windhorst . Burial will be in Gilman Cemetery.  
    Brian was born December 4, 1961 , at Watseka, the son of Kennth R. and Sandra Lambert Curtis.  Surviving in addition to the parents are two sisters, Roberta, 12, and Jennifer 9; his maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lambert, Danforth; paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Bernie R. Curtis , Gilman and a maternal great grandmother Mrs. Theda Tholen, Cissna Park.
 He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the Club Scouts. (Contributed by Lucy)

 REV. HARLEY LYNWOOD CURTIS
Rev. Harley Curtis, 48 -year pastor
Chatsworth- Rev. Harley Lynwood Curtis, 81 of Chatsworth, died Tuesday ( Jan. 26, 1999) at OSF St. James Hospital, Pontiac.
  Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Hager Memorial Homes, Chatsworth.  Services will be at 20 : 30 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church , Chatsworth, where he was a member and retired pastor for 48 years. The Rev. Alex Francois will officiate.  Burial will be in the Chatsworth Cemetery.
Memorial may be made to his church. He was the first recipient of the Chatsworth Historical Society Noble Pearson Award. He was past president of the Wisconsin Baptist State Convention.  Rev. Curtis wrote 10 pageants for the Chatsworth Historical Society, edited and published a book of his father's Poetry.
   He was born Feb. 24, 1917 in Tompkinsville, Ky. the son of James Eddie and Ada McPherson Curtis. His first wife, the former Eva Basara, whom he married April 22, 1958 in LaGrange; one daughter and two sons-in-law. Nora and Harold
Christensen of Sioux falls S. d. and Kevin and Michelle Campbell of Mt Horeb.Wis. Three sons and daughter -in-laws, the Rev. Dr. John and Kathy Curtis of Kankakee, James and Paula Curtis of Sioux Falls and Thomas and Sharon Curtis of Greendale Wis.; one sister and brother-in-law, Runell, and Robert fields of normal; 11 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews Deceased are one daughter, Marijo Campbell and two brothers, Lovell and Rufus. He received his education at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also pastored  Southern Baptist church at Bridgeview; the First Baptist Church, Antigo, Wis; and the Darlington-Dodgeville, Wis, and Baptist Parish. (Contributed by Lucy)

TAVA CALLAHAN
Milford– A longtime resident of Milford, Tava Callahan, 93 , died at a nursing home in Watseka at 2 p .m. Monday, she had lived there the last two years.
   She was born at Fulton , Ind. on Jan. 22, 1884, a daughter of George and Lydia Spotts. She was married to Rufus Rouch in 1906. He died in 1915. She was then married to Arthur Callahan in 1922. He died in 1938.
  Surviving are son, Charles Rouch of Roschester, Ind. Daughter, Arlene Ingalls , Milford Three Grandchildren. Nine great- grandchildren and three great- great -grandchildren. Two sons and four sisters and a brother are also deceased.
 She was a member of the Milford Nazarene Church.
    Services will be at Barker Funeral Home at 19:30 a.m. Thursday. The Rev. Robert St. Clair will officiate. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery, Fulton.
Visitation at the funeral home will be from 60i p.m. Wednesday.  (Contributed by Lucy)

ARTHUR CALLAHAN
Iroquois Co. Democrat , June 30, 1938  
Arthur Callahan Died of paralytic Stroke
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Milford Christian Church for Arthur W. Callahan, 72, retired farmer, who died at his home Friday at 1:30 a.m. Mr. Callahan had been in failing health for several years suffering a paralytic stroke several months ago and his second one Wednesday morning from which he never rallied. Rev. Clifton Butler officiated at the services and burial was made in the Sugar Creek Cemetery.   
   Mr. Callahan was born on a farm near Milford, April 15, 1886., son of Samuel and Jane Callahan. He spent his entire lifetime in the Milford community.  Thirty years ago he retired from farming. He married Cora Curtis, who preceded him in death. To this union were born four children, One , Mrs. Anna Rush , preceded him in death. 
     His second wife, Mrs. Gustava Rouch Callahan, survives. Other surviving children are Mrs.. Mable Burton, Watseka; Mrs. Hazel McCalla, Hoopeston, and Earl Callahan, Danville.  (Contributed by Lucy)

BERNICE A. CLASSEN GERMAN CALLAHAN
Mrs. Callahan Milford, dies rites Oct. 26
Mrs. Bernice A. Callahan, 68 of RR 3 Milford, was pronounced dead on arrival at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Iroquois Memorial Hospital, Watseka.  She was born Dec. 11, 1905 in Danforth to Abe and Carrie Classen, and was
married Oct. 8, 1950 to Charles Callahan at Louisville, Ky.
   Surviving are the husband, a son, Roy German of Milford, two daughters, Mrs. Norma boatman of Sheldon, and Mrs. Dorothy Christian of California (Note: this is a step daughter ), a step-son, Robert Callahan if Marion Il. Three Step daughters  Margaret Peterson of Ashkum, Wanda Fisher of Westchester, Anne Edwards of Pasadena Cal. 16 grandchildren, two great grandchildren; and three brothers , Lester Classen of Mt Ayr, In. and Henry and Raymond Classen both of Flower In.
Mrs. Callahan was a member of the Rebekah Lodge at Stockland.
  Services at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Barker Funeral home in Miford, the Rev. Eugene Seaman, pastor of the Gilman Methodist church officiating and burial in Sugar Creek Chapel. Cemetery. (Contributed by Lucy)

WARREN L. CALLAHAN
Warren L. Callahan, 56, RR 3 Milford , died suddenly at his home Wednesday evening , June 4, 1980.  He was born May 3, 1924 at Milford to Porter and Melva Tharp Callahan. On Aug. 3 , 1949 he was married to Mary Dean Laird at Gary , Ind.   She survives , along with a daughter Kathleen Scobey, Rockford; Three sons, Kevin, Hastings Mi., Jon of Milford and Joel of Salisbury Center, New York. And seven grandchildren.
    Mr. Callahan farmed on the farm pioneered by his grandfather. He was the owner of Callahan Sales and Service and co owner of Callahan Construction Company. He had served as a community school board member. He was an active member of the New Life Assembly of God, Hoopeston and Ford-Iroquois Gideon Bible Camp.
      Funereal services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Barker Funeral Home in Milford, the Rev. Michael Miller of Hoopeston Officiating. Burial will be in the Sugar Creek Cemetery. (Contributed by Lucy)
    
ALTA CALLAHAN
Alta Callahan , 92, Milford, died at 7 p.m. Sunday , Dec. 28, 1986, at the Miller manor Nursing home in Chesterfield, Ind.  She was a former Milford Resident.
  She is survived by one son, Gale of Rockford; four daughters,  Lela Husxtable of Nashville, Ind., Mrs. Mairan Vlach of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and Imogen Selby of Anderson , Ind. 11 grandchildren, 16, great grandchildren, and nine great great grandchildren, and one brother , James Williams of Milford.
    She was preceded in death by one daughter Beulah Landrey and three brothers.
  She was a member of the Stockland United Methodist Church.  Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Barker Funeral Home in Milford with the Rev. David Findley officiating . Burial will be in Sugar Creek Chapel Cemetery Near Stockland. (Contributed by Lucy)

DARLEIGH CALLAHAN
Darleigh Callahan, 81 former Watseka and Milford resident, died at 11:20 a.m. yesterday, Oct. 15, 1980 at Chapman General Hospital Orange . Cal.
  He was born Oct. 9, 1899 in Milford to Ira and Leota Thomas Callahan. He married Gracie Wilmoth Oct. 9, 1933 in Rochester, Ind. she preceded him Sept. 3, 1976.
      Surviving are two nieces, Suzanne Simmons and Darlene Rollins, both of Onarga. 
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at DeValk Funeral Home, Watseka. Rev. Hubert Lytle will officiate, with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery, Milford. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.  
Memorials may be made to the Darliegh Callahan Industrian Arts Education Fund. (Contributed by Lucy)

ROBERT E. CALLAHAN
Marian—Robert E. Callahan , 60, Marian , a former Milford resident, died at 7 a.m. , Sunday , Nov. 29, 1988, at the John Cochran V. A. hospital St. Louis Mo. 
  He was born Dec. 2, 1927, in Milford to Charles E. and Hazel Laird Callahan.  Surviving are his mother, Hazel Jones, Watseka, four daughters, Cheryl Ann Callahan, Altamont Springs, Fla., Karla McCullough, Beaverville, Janet Brownfield, Clearwater, Fla., Jill Callahan, Peoria, one son Mark Eugene Lawson, Falls Church, Va. Four sisters, Dorothy Christian and Margaret Callahan, Watseka, Wanda Irene Fisher, Antioch Tn. And Floy Anne Sakaida, Glendora, California; and seven grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his father.
   Mr. Callahan was a member of the VFW and American Legion.
  Funeral services are 11 a.m. Wednesday, at the Barker Funeral Home, Milford with the Rev. Jerry Moe officiating. Burial will be in Sugar Creek Chapel Cemetery near Stockland.  (Contributed by Lucy)

HELEN MEYER CALLAHAN
Milford— Helen Callahan, 91, Milford, died at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 1987, at the Iroquois Residence Home, where she had been a patient one year.  
    She was born Sept. 25, 1895 in Woodworth to William and Minna Ristow Meyer.  She married Joseph Callahan n Sept. 25, 1919 in Woodworth. He preceded her in death July 1977.
         She is survived by two daughters Josephine Pruitt and her husband Franklin of Milford Mrs. Waneta Erdman and her husband Myron on Chenoa two sons, Francis Callahan and his wife Elaine of Milford; eugene Callahan and his wife Ann of Washington D.C.; ten grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, one brother, Len Meyer and his wife Mattie of Hateville, Ga. And two sister, Emily Schwieve of Detroit, Mi. and Berth Jansen of Carbondale.
  She was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.
 Mrs. Callahan was a 50 year member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a member of the Dorcas LWML Society of the Lutheran Church. Household Science Club, Grandmothers club and Iroquois County Democratic Women's Club. She was
also a member of the Our Saviour Lutheran Church of Milford. 
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21 at the Our Saviour Lutheran Church with the Rev. David Bilgreen officiating.  Burial will be at the Sugar Creek Chapel Cemetery. (Contributed by Lucy)

LEE CALLAHAN
Sheldon– Lee A. Callahan, 81, of Sheldon, Died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital Watseka.
  Visitation will be from 4:08 pm. Friday at the Knapp Funeral Home, Milford, and from 9 a.m. Saturday until the 10 a.m. Services at the Milford Christian Church where he was a member. The Rev. Neil Larimore, Bruce Thornsbrough and
Andy Johnson will officiate .
Burial will be in Sugar Creek Cemetery, Stockland.
 Memorial may be made to the Iroquois Memorial Heli-pad project or the Milford Christian Church Building fund.
  He was born Nov. 28, 1918 in Milford, the son of Thomas and Harriet Lyon Callahan.
 His first wife , Mae Basor , whom he married Nov. 28, 1936 in Milford, died July 30, 1991.
  Surviving are his wife the former Huldah Houmes, whom he married April 18, 1992 in Milford; two daughters and sons in law.  Nancy and Curtis Feller of Bourbonnais, Harriett and Maynard Mowrey of Stockland; tow sons and one daughter in law. Larry and Gayleen Callahan, Sheldon, Henry Callahan of Gig Harbor, Wash. One brother and sister in law, Floyd and Laura Callahan of Milford, Eight grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
 Deceased are four brothers , two sisters and one granddaughter. Mr. Callahan farmed in the Sheldon and Milford area. He was a 1938 graduate of the Milford High School. He enjoyed attending auctions and gardening. (Contributed by Lucy)

MARY JANE CALLAHAN
Watseka Republican Nov. 19, 1872
 DIED
Nov. 18th 1872,  Mary Jane wife of Samuel E. Callahan, leaving a husband and four small children. And many friends to mourn her. (Contributed by Lucy)

PORTER CALLAHAN
Watseka Republican
Porter Callahan, Milford , dies; rites Wednesday
Porter L. Callahan, 65, a farmer who lived in rural Milford area, died at 7:45 a.m Monday in Iroquois Hospital where he was admitted Saturday following a slight heat stroke.
  He was born on Feb. 25, 1896 in Stockland Township, a son of Eugene and Frances Fanning Callahan.
     He as a member of the Milford Christian Church and the Forrest Ballard American Legion post.
  On June 30, 1923,he married the former Melva Tharp. She died May 15, 1956.
 Surviving are a son, Warren of Watseka; brothers , Joseph of Milford, Edward of Hoopeston, and Francis of Tipton, ind. ; a sister Mrs. Mary Garfield of LaGrange and four grandchildren. His parents , one sister and one brother preceded him in death.  
    Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Milford Christian Church with the Rev. Raymond Baer, pastor, officiating, Burial was in Sugar Creek Chapel Cemetery.  (Contributed by Lucy)

JESSE MAE BASOR CALLAHAN
    Jesse Mae Callahan , 74, of Sheldon, passed away at 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 1991 at the Iroquois Resident home. 
  She was born April 14, 1917, in Woodland to Jessie and Bertha Mae Graham Basor. She married Lee Callahan Nov. 28, 1936 in Milford. He survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters and sons-in-laws, Nancy and Curtis Feller of Bourbonnais and Harriett and Maynard Mowrey of Stockland; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Larry and Gay Callahan and Henry Callahan all of Sheldon; 8
grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
 She was preceded in death ob\y her parents and one granddaughter.
  She was a member of the Milford Christian Church. She had worked at TRW for 17 years and she was a cook in the Sheldon School System for 10 years.
  Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 2 t the Milford Christian Church and Rev. Neil Larimore officiating. 
  Memorial may be made to the Milford Christian Church or to the donors choice. (Contributed by Lucy)

FRANCIS "FRAN" CALLAHAN
Francis "Fran" Callahan, 77, Milford , died at 4:235 a.m. Monday, July 20, 1998, at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka.
 Mr. Callahan was born Nov. 13, 1920 in Milford, the son of Joseph and Helen Meyers Callahan.
  He married Elaine Thompson Oct. 31, 1948 in Milford.
  He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Milford.
 Mr . Callahan was Democratic chairman of Iroquois County for 15 years and was Democrat Precinct committeeman for 20 years. He was a breeder of champion Purebred hogs , a steadfast promoter of pork and a leader in the swine industry.
 Among Mr. Callahan's awards and honors are the National Service Award presented by National Hog Farmer Publication; Illinois Pork producers Outstanding Seedstock Producer, the University Of Illinois Hoof and Horn club's Outstanding Man- Alumni Award; Award of Merit from gamma Sigma Delta University of Illinois Honor Society of Agriculture; and an Honorary Membership in the Varsity I association of the University of Illinois.
 Mr. Callahan is survived by his wife, Elaine of Peoria, one daughter and son - in - law Collen and Richard Burns of Kickapoo; one granddaughter, Brittney Burns of Kickapoo; one brother Eugene Callahan of Springfield, two sisters,
Neta Erdman of Chenoa and Jody Pruitt of Milford; andmany nieces and nephews.
 He was preceded in death by his parents. 
  Funeral services will be at the Knapp Funeral home in Milford , Rev. Wallace Waite officiating.  Burial will be in Sugar Creek Cemetery in Stockland (Contributed by Lucy)

 IRA EDWARD CALLAHAN
Edward Callahan , 78, Expires Last Night
Funeral Services for Milford Native Planned Sunday at Hoopeston Home
Ira Edward Callahan, 78, Hoopeston, a native of Milford community, died at 11:45 last night (Wednesday, march 16, 1966) in Lakeview Memorial Hospital in Danville where he had been a patient since Sunday Morning.
  Funeral services are arranged for 1 p.m. Sunday at the Woods Funeral Home in Hoopeston where friends may call. The Rev. Leland Walsh , pastor of the Hoopeston Methodist church, will officiate and burial will be made in Sugar Creek Chapel Cemetery east of Milford.
 Ira Ed Callahan, 77, former Milford Resident, died Ira Edward Callahan, 77, of 426 E. Honeywell, Hoopeston, died at 11 ; 40 p.m,. March 16, 1966 at Lake view Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient four days. The family moved from Milford about 25 years ago.
  Born June 25, 1888 in Stockland Township, he was the son of Era Eugene and Frances Alberta Fanning Callahan. He was married to Alta Belle Williams Dec. 25, 1912 at Milford and she survives.
Also surviving are five Daughters, Mesdames, Harvey Landrey of Watseka, Robert Huxtable of Anderson, Ind.  George Langellier of Chesterfield, In., Roy Selby of Anderson, and Melvin Blatch of San Francisco, Cal. A son Gale of Rockford; 11 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs.. Lula Garfield of La Grange; to brothers , Art Callahan of Tipton In. and Joe of Milford. 
  He was a retired auto salesman and was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. He was a member of the Hoopeston Methodist Church.   Burial was in Sugar Creek Cemetery Near Milford. (Contributed by Lucy)

LAURA PRATT CALLAHAN
Milford– Visitation for Laura C. Callahan, 91, of Milford, will be from 4-7 p.m. Saturday at the Knapp Funeral Home in Milford, where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Neil Larimore will officiate.
 Burial will be in Sugar Creek Cemetery, Stockland.
     Memorials may be made to Milford Christian Church were she was a member, or to the Milford ambulance.
 Mrs. Callahan died Wednesday Sept 20, 2000, at Iroquois Memorial Hospital , Watseka.
  She was born May 10, 1909 , in Milford, the daughter of Charles and Mary Elizabeth Pierce Pratt.
 Surviving are her husband, Floyd Callahan, whom she married April 12, 1936 in Watseka; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Fred Bohlmann of Watseka, Martha and Stephen Williamson of Greer, S. C. and three grandsons.
  One Half-brother and one sister are deceased. 
 Mrs. Callahan was a former 4-H and Girl Scout Leader.
  She enjoyed sewing and quilting.
 Mrs. Callahan died Sept. 20, 2000.  Burial was in Sugar Creek Cemetery Stockland. Pallbearers were David Bohlmann, Ryan and Scot Williamson, Andy "Butch" McCormick, Art Johnson, Larry Callahan, Roy Fisher and Carl Scholz. (Contributed by Lucy)

GUYNETH HALLOCK CALLAHAN
Mrs. Elmer Callahan
 One of the largest gatherings that has ever assembled at a funeral at the Milford Christian Church was present last Saturday Afternoon at 2:30 when hundreds of friends and relatives attended the funeral of Mrs. Guyneth Hallock Callahan, whose unexpected death reported in last week's paper caused general sorrow. (Died Sept. 17, 1935)
  Rev. L. F. David of Winterset , Ia, a former pastor Officiated, assisted by Rev. E. I. Robinson. Music was by a quartet, Mrs. Christina Smith, Mrs. Paul Laird, Wm. P. Lyman and Homer Beall and Mrs. Sammons at the piano.
  The pallbearers were: Charles, Ray, Floyd and Lee Callahan, Russell Shuringa and Ed McCormick.  
  Mrs. Ester Freeman supervised a number of young women who cared for the floral tributes.
 Interment was in Sugar Creek Cemetery.
 From out of town attending the funeral were Mrs. Richard Jones and daughter, Martha, Terre Haute; John Royce, Terre haute; Ed McCormick and Bernice Callahan of LaFayette, Ind.  Lowell Williamson and wife of Niles Center; Lester Smith and wife of Williamsport , Ind; here were also many from Hoopeston and nearby communities.   (Contributed by Lucy)

 ILA ELNORA CALLAHAN
Funeral Services for Miss Elnora Callahan Held here Friday.
Funeral services for Ila Elnora Callahan, life-long resident of this community, who passed away early Tuesday morning, Jan. 8, 1952 , were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday from Milford Christian Church, The Rev. E. C. Shepherd , pastor, officiating . She had been in failing health for some months and seriously ill since November of last year.  Interment was made in
Maple Grove Cemetery with the Barker Funeral Home in charge.
     Music was furnished by Mrs. Paul Osborn,   organist and Mrs. Paul R. Laird, who sang two songs, "In the Garden" and "Nearer to the Heart of God."
  Nephews of the deceased serving as pallbearers included Elmer, Floyd, Francis, Gale, Warren and Lee Callahan. Were Mesdames Homer Davis, Vernon L. Plummer, Lawrence M. Truby, Otto Breeding, Gwladys Adams and Charles Jones.
    Miss Callahan was born March 17, 1890 in Stockland Township , the daughter of Eugene and Frances Fanning Callahan.  She attended Stockland High School and resided at home until her mothers death in Aug. of 1932. Her father preceded her in death on March 27, 1930. Her death occurred at her home north of Milford on the Dixie Highway where she resided with her sister Mrs.  Mary Louisa Garfield. She was a member of the Milford Christian Church.
    Surviving besides the sister, Mrs. Garfield are: Five brothers, Thomas, Joseph and Porter all of Milford. F. A. Callahan of Tipton, In. and Ira Edward Callahan of Hoopeston; and a number of nieces and nephews. (Contributed by Lucy)

HARRIET LYON CALLAHAN
Heart Attack Claims Native of Community
Mrs. Harriet Callahan, 74, passes Away Yesterday Morning at Country Home.
Mrs. Harriet Lyon Callahan, 74, a lifelong resident of Milford community, died suddenly yesterday morning (Wed, nov. 6, 1957) at her home on route 3.
She apparently suffered a heart attack sometime during the morning and her body was discovered shortly after the noon hour by two of her sons, Elmer and Lee and Francis Callahan.
     Born Dec. 17, 1882 in Milford Township she was the daughter of Charles W. and Margaret E. Raines Lyon. She resided in the family home place where her death occurred. Her marriage on Jan. 7, 1903 was to Thomas Callahan who preceded her in death on March 26, 1953.
     Surviving are : six sons, Charles of Watseka, Elmer, Floyd and Lee of Milford, Donald of Lafayette , Ind. and Ray of Medaryville, In. Two daughters, Mrs.. Mildred Bernice McCormick of Lafayette and Mrs. Gladys Schuringa of McHenry, Il. 33 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, William and Ray Lyon of Milford, and four sisters, Mrs. Grace
Garner of Woodland, Mrs. Ann Boyd and Mrs. Louise Slife of Milford and Mrs. Mary Rush of Dwight.
 One brother, George, preceded her in death.
     Interment was in the Sugar Creek Chapel Cemetery. (Contributed by Lucy)

VERNA DENTON MORR CALLAHAN
Milford– Verna Morr Callahan, 80, Milford, died at 1:50 a.m. Thursday, march 14, 1991 at Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee.
  She was born Feb. 9, 1911 , in Watseka to Marion and Flossie Hunter Denton.
She married Albert Morr June 8, 1932 in Urbana. He died Oct. 31, 1976. She later married Elmer Callahan on Dec. 17, 1989 in Milford. He survives.
   Also surviving are one daughter , Gloria Reutter of Cissna Park; two grand daughters, Cynthia Bauer and Sarah Jane Winger, both of Cissna Park; two grandsons, Glenn Reutter II and Henry Reutter, both of Crescent City; four great - grandchildren and two sisters, Gertrude Rheude of Earl Park , Ind. and Norma Leach of Chicago.
      Mrs. Callahan was a member of the United Methodist Church of Milford, the Milford Grandmothers Club, Womans club of Milford, the White Shrine of Jerusalem, and the 58's club. She as past Worthy Matron of Golden Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, Past Grand Lectuier and Past Worthy High Priestess of the Aesah Shrine of Danville.  She was associated with Crows Hybrid Seed Corn Company from their beginning , retiring in 1958.
     Funeral services are 2 p.m. Sunday at the Milford Methodist Church with the Rev. Bryce Hays officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Milford.  (Contributed by Lucy)
  
JONATHON CALLAHAN
Milford– Visitation for Jonathon Michael Callahan, 18, of rural Hoopeston, will be 5-8 p.m. today that the Knapp Funeral Home in Milford.
 Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Joel Callahan officiating. 
  Burial will be in Sugar Creek Chapel Cemetery .
    Mr. Callahan died Tuesday , July 3, 1991 at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood as a result of an auto accident Friday near Wellington.
   The son of Kevin and Yvonne White Callahan, he was born Oct. 11, 1972 in Watseka.
  Surviving are his mother and step father, Yvonne and Ed Layden of Hoopeston, his father and stepmother, Kevin and Jan Callahan of Danville, a brother , Christopher Callahan of Hoopeston; a sister, Amanda Marie Callahan o f Hoopeston; Three stepbrothers, Joe, Eric and Doug Layden, all of Hoopeston; his maternal grandmother, Lida White of Thomson, Ga.; his paternal grandparents Jim and Mary Dean Mullineaux of Morton.
 He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Warren Callahan and a cousin, Elijah Dean Callahan.
 Mr. Callahan was a member of the Zion Church of Milford.
  The next semester he would have been a senior at Central College Academy of East Peoria.  (Contributed by Lucy)

CHARLES CALLAHAN
Milford– Charles Callahan, 76, a life-long Milford resident, died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Carle Hospital in Urbana.
   He was born Oct. 23, 1903 in Milford, the son of Thomas and Harriet Lyon Callahan. He was first married in 1924 to Hazel Laird and later married Bernice German, who preceded him in 1974.
 Surviving are one son, Robert of Marion; four daughters, Dorothy Christian of San Jose, Cal. Wanda Fisher of Weschester, Ann Edwards of Glendora, Cal. And Margaret Callahan of Watseka; two stepchildren Roy German of Milford  and
Norma Boatman of Sheldon; seven grandchildren, three Great - grandchildren, six step grandchildren, and five step great grand children.  Five brothers, Elmer and Floyd of Milford, William of Knox, Ind. Lee of Sheldon and Don of Seneca; and two sisters Bernice McCormick of Lafayette, Ind. and Gladys Schringa of Monroe, Wis.
     Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tueseday at the Barker Funeral Home in Milford, with Rev. Neil Larimore officiating. Burial will be in the Sugar Creek Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. 
 (Contributed by Lucy)

MRS SAMUEL S.  (SELPHIRA HARNESS) CORRELL
 Mrs. Samuel S. Correll, past 82 years of age, was found dead in bed Sunday morning at her home of South Fourth street. During recent years her health has been far from vigorous, but she has found comfort and care in her son's home. There were no previous symptoms of acute character, and she seemed as well as usual when she retired Saturday evening.
     The jury called together by Coroner Skiff found that death was due to natural causes, resulting from the advanced age of Mrs. Correll.
     Selphira Harness Correll was the daughter of Michael and Sarah Harness and was born near Milford, of Nov. 29, 1838. The family home was always in this vicinity. On 5th June 1860, she was married to Samuel S. Correll at her home south of Milford. The young folks went to reside on a farm nearby and they made their home until she removed to Watseka in 1904, after her husband's death.
     Five children were born to them of these three survive: William Correll of this city, Mrs. Belle Kirby of Greenville, IA and Mrs. Emma Seward residing south of Watseka.
     The funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m.and interment was made at the Vennum cemetery south of town. Rev. McVey of the Methodist church in charge. (Contributed by Cheryl)

SAMUEL S. CORRELL
    The obituary of the late Samuel S. Correll did not make THE REPUBLICAN in time for last week's issue. It is therefore printed this week.
Samuel S. Correll was born March 2d 1836 in Bedford Co., PA and died near Woodland, July 3rd, 1903.
     At the age of 13 he removed with his parents to IL. he was married to Sopira Harness June 5th, 1860. To their union were born five children, one son and four daughters. One daughter died in infancy. Ida, the oldest daughter, died in 1880, at the age of 16.
     His aged wife and William Correll and Mrs. Mart Seward of near Woodland, and Mrs. Belle Kirby of Greenville, IA, daughters and son, still survive. Mr. Correll enlisted in the war in 1862. After service of 18 months he was severely wounded at the battle of Mission Ridge. After a few weeks in the hospital, he was discharged and returned to Iroquois county near Milford, in 1867. He purchased a farm southwest of Woodland, where he continued to reside until 1879, moving to Woodland that year. He resided in Woodland only about two years, moving then on a farm about 2 miles southeast of the village on which place he continued to reside until his death.
      Mr. Correll was a successful business man; coming to a new and undeveloped country in an early day, without any financial resources, having nothing but his own determined will and strength, he amassed a considerable fortune.
     He was a good, straight forward, honest man, whose word was always held to be as good as gold, and at the time of his death held the esteem and respect of all who knew him.
     Funeral services were held at his residence, Rev. McOmber officiating. His remains were laid to rest in the Vennum graveyard. Adam Correll, a brother of deceased, who resides at Mount Vernon, IL, was in attendance at the funeral, and all of his surviving children were with him at the time of his death. His aged companion and children have the sympathy of all in their great loss. (Contributed by Cheryl)

DENZIL G. CABBAGE
Thawville - Denzil G. Cabbage 63, Thawville and formerly of Gibson City, died at 12:07 p.m. Sunday 10-27-1996 at Covenant Medical Center, Urbana.

KATHRYN T. CAMERON
The funeral Mass for Kathryn T. Cameron, 86, of Leesburg, Fla, formerly of Gibson City, will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Gibson City. The Rev. William Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. Sunday at Lamb Funeral Home, where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Mrs. Cameron died at 12:30 p.m. Thursday 6-4-1992 at Lake Port Square Nursing Home, Leesburg. She was born 4-5-1906 at Gibson City, a daughter of Edwin and Flora Shaw FitzHenry. She married S. Edmond Cameron 2-9-1929 at Bloomington. He died 3-27-1972. Surviving are one son, Ed, Leesburg, Fla.; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Edwin FitzHenry Jr., Dunnellon, Fla; Jay FitzHenry, Saybrook; and Jack FitzHenry, Washington DC. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Gibson City, to which memorials may be made.

MARGARET T. CAMERON
The funeral of Margaret T. Cameron, 64, of Gibson City, who died Tuesday 11-6-1984, was held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, the Rev. Hugh Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery in Gibson City. Pallbearers were Leonard Cross, Richard Hudson, Jean Swanson, Harold Bond, Darrell Halcomb and Jerry Lynch. Mrs. Cameron was born 6-19-1920 in Gibson City, a daughter of Edward W. and Margaret E. Kile Donner. She married Floyd Cameron 9-16-1939 at St. Charles, Mo. He died 5-3-1983. Survivors include three brothers, Ivan C. and Earl Donner, both of Gibson City, and Oren Donner of Decatur; and four sisters, Daisy Brownlee, Frances McMahon, Verna Farris and Velma Taylor all of Gibson City. Three brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Mrs. Cameron, a lifelong resident of Gibson City had retired from Central Soya, where she had worked in the food processing unit. She was a member of Central Soya's Quarter Century Club. She also was a member of First Christian Chruch of Gibson City and Gibson Community Hospital Auxiliary. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

RUBY J. (SOBLINSKIA) CAMPBELL
Ruby J. Campbell, 70, of Gibson City, formerly of Mansfield, died at 10:30 a.m. yesterday 6-28-1991 at her home. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, the Rev. Clarence A. Taylor officiating. Burial will be at Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 1 - 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. She was born 5-11-1921 at Chicago, a daughter of Peter and Evelyn Zalewski Soblinskia. She married Kenneth E. Campbell on 11-3-1966 at Paxton. He died 12-9-1987. Survivors include one stepson, Robert Campbell, Saybrook four stepdaughters, Betty Evans, Gibson City; Judy Buchanan, Dayton, Tenn.; Janet Smock, Arrowsmith; and Jeanne Taylor, Saybrook; 16 stepgrandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Cambell had lived in Gibson City for three years. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

GUY C. CANADY
Gibson City Courier - January 26, 1950
Guy C. Canady, 49, passed away suddenly at his home in Guthrie at 2 a.m. Wednesday 1-25-1950 from a heart attack. He had apparently been in good health. He was born 10-24-1900 in McLean County and lived near LeRoy, Il. He married Thelma Denny, 9-11-1928 at Paxton. They moved to the Gibson City area about 26 years ago. Survived by his wife; one son, Richard, 14; and a daughter, Irene, 6; his parents, Pete and Eva Wilson Canady of LeRoy; a brother, Loyal Canady of LeRoy; a sister, Mrs. Ernest Bleavens of Kankakee. Services held Saturday, January 28 at 2:30 p;.m. at the United Bretheran Church with Rev. O.L. Salzman officiating, assisted by Rev. R.M. Luedde. Burial was in Gibson City Cemetery.

FRED E. "PAT" CARROLL
Fred E. "Pat" Carroll, 75, of Gibson City, died at 8:09 a.m. yesterday 6-30-1986 at Gibson Community Hospital. His funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church, Gibson City, the Rev. Thomas Condron officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp. Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m. today at Lamb Funeral Home and one hour before the service Wednesday. He ws born 6-27-1911 in Ford County, a son of Fred E. and Edna McLain Carroll. He married Fern M. Ricks on 6-17-1951 at Gibson City. She survives. Also surviving are one son, Larry Ricks, Gibson City; one brother, Raymond of Harrisburg; two sisters, Mae Johnston of Sibley; and Marjorie Hutson of Orland Park; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant brother and one sister. Mr. Carroll was a lifelong Gibson City area resident. He was employed in the signal department of Illinois Central Gulf Railroad, retiring in 1975. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen.

LUELLA MAE CARSON
Luella Mae Carson, age 73 of Eau Claire, Wi, formerly of Gibson City, died at 5:55 p.m. Saturday 6-21-1997 at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday June 25 at the Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City with the Reverend Rebecca Zelensky officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation was from 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday June 24 at the funeral home. Mrs. Carson was born 7-9-1923 at Gibson City, a daughter of Frank and Phoebe Ann Downey Rasor. She married Raymond Duane Foster on 12-31-1941. He died 1-1-1947. She married John H. Carson on 9-15-1951 at Dwight. Survivors include her husband, John H. Carson of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; three sons, Franklin J. Foster of Danville; John David Carson of Dana Point, Calif.; and Douglas Alan Carson of Champaign; one daughter, DuAnne Foster Edwards of Sun Prairie, Wisc.; seven grandchildren and one sister, Mildred Smith of Rankin. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and her first husband. Mrs. Carson was born in Gibson City and moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1981. She moved to Eau Claire, Wisonsin in 1985. A 1941 graduate of Drummer Twp High School, she was employed by the Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul for many years in the 1950's and was employed at the Northern Illinois Gas in Paxton from 1961 until her retirement in 1974. Mrs. Carson was a member of the First Christian Church and the Business and Professional Women (BPW) in Gibson City. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

CHARLES CARTER
Charles P. "Pop" Carter, age 79 a resident of the Royal Fontana Nursing Home, Urbana and formerly of Gibson City, died at 11:30 a.m. Monday, 10-30-1989 at Covenant Medical Center, Champaign. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 2 at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City with the Reverend Dick Cates officiating. Burial will be in the Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 10 - 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Carter was born 1-11-1910 at Maroa, a son of Mr. Carter and Christinia Carter. He married Flossie Allen in 1932 at Maroa. Surviving are two sons, Paul Carter of Shelton, Washington and Alan Carter of Metropolis; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, two brothers and one sister. Mr. Carter was a resident of Gibson City for 40 years. Memorial tributes may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Pallbearers include Bob Goin, Robbie Goin, Ronnie Goin, Kenny Allen, Gene Allen and Gary Allen.

EDNA MARIE CARTER
The funeral of Edna Marie Carter, 85, Gibson City, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lamb Funeral Home. The Rev. Laurence Sunkel will officiate, with burial in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 1 - 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Carter died at 8:15 a.m. Sunday 7-12-1987, at her home. She was born 7-3-1902 in Elmwood, a daughter of Claude and Agnes Slayton Clark. She married Howard L. Carter on 8-28-1924 in Peoria. He died 5-20-1982. Survivors include two daughters, Virginia Williams and Barbara Williams, both of Gibson City; five brothers, Glenn Clark of Alexandria, Va.; and Norman Clark, Dewey Clark, James Clark and Lee Clark all of Elmwood; and a sister, Kathryn Mansfield of Bradenton, Fl.; and three grandchildren. A sister and two brothers preceded her in death. Mrs. Carter had been a resident of Gibson City for 46 years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Gibson City and the Gibson City Woman's Club.

DONALD CARVER
Donald W. Carver, age 70 of Peoria died at 9:15 p.m. Thursday 7-5-1990 at the Methodist Medical Center where he had been a patient since June 23. He was born 7-8-1919 in Dunlap to Waring S. and Dorothy Trigger Carver. The Carver family lived on a farm northeast of Gibson City for many years. Mr. Carver was graduated from Drummer Twp High School in 1938. He was a commercial artist for Rolan Johnson Advertising. He later worked for Bergner's for 12 years, retiring in 1978. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Robert Campbell of Princeville and Irene Calmer of Trabuco Canyon, California and a friend, Bill G. Vaughn, with whom he made his home. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ralph. Services were held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 8 at Cumerford-Endsley Memorial Home in Peoria with the Reverend Douglas Barranger officiating. Cremation rites were accorded. Committal services were held at Drummer Twp Cemetery at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 21.

BROOKSY CASE
Brooksy J. Case, age 77 of Melvin died at 7:40 a.m. Tuesday, 11-28-1000 at Ford County Nursing Home in Paxton. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 30 at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City with the Reverend John Koonce officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation was from 5 - 7 p.m. November 29 at the funeral home. Mrs. Case was born 9-2-1923 at Todd County, Ky a daughter of Eulice E. and Laura M. Rager Cain. She married Lones Case on 2-14-1959 at Springfield, Tn. Survivors include her husband, Lones Case of Melvin; two sons, Rick (Tracy Law of Urbana and Ron (Julie) Case of Gibson City; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Paul Cain of SC. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and one brother. Mrs. Case has lived in the Gibson City area since 1959. She worked at the Nationwide Glove Factory in Gibson City for many years. She later worked in home care for the elderly. A member of the Gibson City Pentecostal Church, she enjoyed cooking and gardening. Memorials may be made to Gibson City Pentecostal Church.

CHARLES HENRY CASTON III
Charles Henry Caston, III, age 23 of Gibson City died at 12:45 a.m. Sunday 6-30-1996 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana from injuries suffered in an accident late Saturday night. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6 at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City with the Reverend William Smith officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 1 - 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Mr. Caston was born 10-6-1972 at Urbana, a son of Charles Henry Caston, Jr. and Vera L. Hunley Caston. He never married. Survivors include one son, Freduanne Caston Kinney of Louisiana; one daughter, Tatiana McCarty of Villa Grove; his father, Charles Henry Caston Jr. of Rantoul; his mother Vera L. Caston of Gibson City; one brother, Logan Caston of Gibson City; one sister Angela Caston of Rantoul; his paternal grandfather, Charles Henry Caston Sr. of Champaign; his maternal grandfather, Brady Hunley Jr. of Los Angeles Calif.; his maternal grandmother, Rochelle Miner of Gibson City; his stepfather, Bruce Neal of Gibson City and a half-sister, April McGee Caston. Mr. Caston lived in Gibson City for two years, moving here from Champaign. Memorials may be made to his children.

BESSIE (SMITH) CATER
Bessie Cater, age 83 of Gibson City died at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday, 11-23-1994 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Gibson City. Her funeral was at 11 a.m. Friday at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City with the Reverend Patrick W. Cox officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation was from 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and for one hour prior to the service Friday at the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers were Bradley French, Gary Cater, Monty Cater, and Mike Cater. Pallbearers included Vernon Roesch, Duncan Limer, Mike Limer, Mike Cater, Dale Riblet and Frank Page. Mrs. Cater was born 3-17-1911 at Odell a daughter of Preston and Fannie C. Putnam Smith. She married Roy W. Cater on 7-14-1928 at Paxton. He died 11-15-1986. Survivors include two daughters, Ailene Underwood of Gibson City and Jo Ann French of Clearwater, Florida; one sister, Grace Shorb of Little Rock, Ark; one brother, George Smith of Council Bluffs, Iowa; three grandchildren; three great- grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. One brother, one infant brother, one sister, two infant sisters and two stepsons preceded her in death. Mrs. Cater worked as a cook at Gibson City Schools for many years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Gibson City; the Friendship Sunday School Class and Garber Friendship club. Memorials may be made to her church.

ROY W. CATER
Roy W. Cater, 81, of Gibson City, died at 8:10 p.m. Saturday at his home. His funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church, Gibson City with the Dr. Randall Perry officiating. Burial will be in the Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 today at Lamb Funeral Home. Mr. Cater was born 7-14-1905, near Sibley, a son of George and Anna Freese Cater. He married Bessie Smith on 7-14-1928 in Paxton. She survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Ailene Underwood of Gibson City; and Jo Ann French of Clearwater, Fl.; one son, Carl of Shelbyville; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Sarah Baldwin of Macon. He was preceded in death by one son, one sister and one brother. Mr. Cater had been a resident of the Gibson City area most of his life. He drove a school bus for 25 years in Gibson City. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Gibson City.

LUCY CELESCHI
Lucy Celeschi, 93, a resident of the Knights Templar Home, Paxton, and formerly of Gibson City, died at 10:05 a.m. yesterday 12-31-1988 at the Paxton home. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Gibson City, the Rev. Philip DeDera and the Rev. William Smith officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m. Monday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, with the rosary recited at 8 p.m. She was born 11-2-1895 at Lamilo, Italy, a daughter of Angilo and Mary Gentile. She married Paul Celeschi 2-23-1920 at Lamilo. He died 6-29-1960. Survivors include four sons, Deno Celeschi, Coschocton, Ohip; Aldo Celeschi, Melvin; Emil Celeschi, New Lisbon, Wis.; and Domenico Celeschi of Italy; four daughters, Eva Acree and Fay O'Neal, both of Gibson City; Mary Stotley, Loda; and Anita During, Ludlow; 24 grandchildren; and 46 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, two sisters and two brothers. She came to the United States in February of 1927 and lived in Guthrie and Gibson City. For the past 12 years, she lived with her daughter, Anita. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Memorial may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

ELVIN CHADD
Elvin "Bill" Chadd, age 71 of Melvin died at 10:50 a.m. Friday, 2-3-1995 at his residence. His funeral was at 2 p.m. Monday at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City with the Reverend Ruth Hansen officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation was from 4 - 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers were Glen Netheron, Glenn Clauss, Dave Donovan and Greg Pool. Active pallbearers included Quint Schumacher, Stewart Edgar, Tom Lutz, Brian Hasenauer, Bob Durbin, and Gary Smock. Mr. Chadd was born 3-5-1923 in rural Pontiac the son of Ernest and Vallie Eaker Chadd. He married Irene Garmon on 1-3-1942 in Troy, Mo. and she survives. Other survivors include two sisters, Virginia McGregor of Mason, Ohio; and Veda Swaynhams of Greenville, SC; and four brothers, LeRoy Chadd and Harold Chadd, both of Indianapolis, Ind and twin brothers Ronald Chadd of Lutesville, Mo and Donald Chadd of Indianapolis, Indiana. Two sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Mr. Chadd lived most of his life in Melvin, and was formerly of St. Anne. He was a farmer for many years retiring from that occupation in 1985. He was a member of Eagles Lodge 527, Bloomington, and was a trustee of the Bald Head Eagles. He enjoyed working on lawn mowers and citizens band radios. Memorials may be made to Carle Hospice of Gibson City or to the American Cancer Society.

DARRELL H. CHASE
Darrell H. Chase, 55, rural Gibson City, a retired auto salesman, died at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, 11-13-1980, at his home, His funeral was at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lamb Funeral Home with the Rev. Denis White officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery. Pallbearers were Everett Friese, Bill Fauts, Guy Bane, Arthur Fisher, Adolph May and Jim Lindelof. Mr. Chase was born 7-13-1925 at New Albany, Indiana, a son of Harvey and Glenna Ott Chase. He married Josephine Mouser 1-18-1945 at San Francisco. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, Darrell J. and Kim E., both of Gibson City; his mother Gibson City; and three grandchildren. His father preceded him in death. Mr. Chase was an auto salesman for Jones Motor Sales for 20 years until his retirement in 1978. Memorials may be made to the Illinois Heart Association.

GLENNA M. CHASE
Glenna M. Chase, age 91 of Gibson City died at 6:20 a.m. Sunday 9-25-1994 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Gibson City. Her funeral was at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City with the Reverend Patrick Cox officiating. Burial was at Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation was from 6 - 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Pallbearers were Harold Medler, Vernon Hill, Dennis Kampen, Robert Bell, Terry Bell and Delmar Bedel. She ws born 5-22-1903 in DePauw, Indiana a daughter of James B. and Josephine Ash Ott. She married Harvey N. Chase on 3-31-1925 in New Albany, Indiana. He died 10-27-1970. Survivors include two grandsons, Darrell and Kim Chase, both of Gibson City; and six great-grandchildren. A son, three brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Chase was a member of the Community Christian Church in Gibson City. Memorials may be made to the Ford County Heart Association or to a charity of the donor's choice.

WILLIAM CLEMENTS
8-5-1943 - Two Gibson City farm youths, Lawrence W. Nelson, 14, and William Clements, 14, drowned in a rain-swollen dredge ditch in which they were swimming near Gibson City. Friends and relatives found the boy's clothes and horses near the ditch , which had risen 15 feet, and recovered their bodies after they had failed to return to their homes.

EVAUGHN M. (WARDER) CLIFTON
Evaughn Mae Clifton, age 70, a resident of Gibson City since the early 1940's died at 10:26 p.m. Sunday 3-27-1994 at Douglas Nightingale Nursing Home in Tuscola. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City with the Reverend Phillip Curran officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation was from 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers include Lloyd Monical, Jim Miller, Sam Sommer, Mike Steinlicht, Kenny Allen and Dale Sedberry. Mrs. Clifton was born 6-5-1923 in Livingston County, a daughter of Joseph Frank and Daisy Lovell Craig Warder. She married John E. Clifton on 12-13-1945 in St. Louis. He died 7-13-1988. Survivors include two stepdaughters, Wanda Dean of Urbana and Norma Bumbarger of Clearfield, Pa; six grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. One sister and one brother preceded her in death. Mrs. Clifton was a member of the First Christian Church of Gibson City; the Gibson City VFW Auxiliary; Gibson City American Legion Auxiliary Unit and Ladies of the Moose Lodge, Rantoul. Memorials may be made to the Covenant Medical Center Hospice Unit in Urbana or to the American Cancer Society.

LETHA J. CLIFTON
Letha J. Clifton, age 80, a lifelong resident of Gibson City, died at 10:02 a.m. Thursday 1-10-1991 at her home. She had been under a doctor's care. Her funeral was held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City with the Reverend Thomas Condron officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation was held for one hour before the service Saturday at the funeral home. Pallbearers were Phil Dean, John Dean, William Dean, Fred Strubhar and Steve Baerlocher. She was born 12-14-1910 in Somerset, Ky, a daughter of James E. and Maggie L. Ashbrook Clifton. Survivors include two sisters, Bernadine Dean, Champaign and Ruth Baerlocher of Gibson City. One brother and two sisters preceded her in death. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

EDITH F. CLIMPSON
Edith F. Climpson, 78, a resident of the Gibson City area most of her life, died at 10:39 p.m. Thursday 7-9-1987 at Gibson Community Hospital, Gibson City. Her funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, the Rev. Gary Fritz officiating. Burial in the Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 tonight at the funeral home, with the Order of the Eastern Star service at 8 p.m. Mrs. Climpson was born 3-29-1909 at Colfax, a daughter of Frank and Tillie Anderson Nordine. She married Guy T.R. Climpson on 10-12-1929 in Bloomington. He died 12-24-1981. Surviviors include one son, Robert G. of Gibson City; one daughter, Rae Ann Climpson of Urbana; one brother, Roy Nordine of Heyworth; two sisters, Helen Loker, Bloomington; and Dorothy Suntken of Gibson City; three grand- children; and one great grandson. One brother and one sister preceded her in death. Mrs. Climpson was a member of the Gibson City United Methodist Church and the Drummer Chaper ot the OES.

HAROLD CLIMPSON
b. 10-10-1905 s/o Mr. and Mrs. Charles Climpson, West 9th Street, Gibson City
d. 1912 - diptheria

MARJORIE ANNE (WILKIN) COAY
Marjorie Anne Coay, age 89 of Bloomington, formerly of Gibson City, died at 9:05 a.m. Saturday, 12-12-1998 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 15 at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City with the Reverend Kathleen Reichmann officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery. Visitation was from 5 - 8 p.m. December 14 at the funeral home. Pallbearers included Dean Summers, Kenneth Kyle, Dick Cliff, Douglas Roesch, David Stolz and Earl Young. Mrs. Coay was born 2-27-1909 at Bissell a daughter of Matthew and Emma T. Black Wilkin. She married Philip L. Coay on 2-27-1930 at Springfield. He preceded her in death on 5-30-1982. Survivors include two sons, Leslie (Cathy) Coay of Prescott, AZ and Richard (Sharon) Coay of Canton; one daughter, Phyllis Riley of Maryland Heights, Mo; eight grandchildren;
Melanie (J.C.) Crabill
Pamela (Mike) Foster
Kathleen Riley
Rebecca Atwater
Kevin (Clara) Coay
Christopher Coay
Kevin Richard Riley
Cary (Denise) Riley
and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Mrs. Coay was a graduate of Springfield High School in Springfield. She was a secretary of the engineering department of Central Illinois Public Service Company in Springfield from 1927 - 1930. From May 1953 to March 1971 she was a medical records secretary at Gibson Community Hospital in Gibson City. She was an insurance clerk for Dr. Supawanich in Gibson City from November 1974 to March 1986. A charter member of the Gibson Community Hospital Auxiliary, Mrs. Coay was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Gibson City. She was a Past Matron of the Drummer Chapter of the OES. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Gibson City or to the Gibson Area Hospital.

B<>PHILIP COAY
Philip L. Coay, 76, Gibson City, a retired Central Illinois Public Service employee, died at 1:59 a.m. Sunday, 5-30-1982 at Gibson Community Hospital. His funeral was at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lamb Funeral Home, the Rev. Hugh Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Pallbearers were Frank McQuiggen, Melvin Wright, Oscar Benningfield, Kenneth Meredith, Orville Willemssen, and W.M. Snead. Mr. Coay was born 7-24-1905 at Cisco, a son of David and Ella Strohm Coay. He married Marjorie Wilkin 2-27-1938 at Springfield. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, Leslie of Prescott, AZ, and Richard of Canton; a daughter, Phyllis Riley of Ballwin, Mo.; two brothers, Preston of Iverness, Fla. and Howard of Phoenix, AZ, a sister, Phoebe Bowyer, Phoenix, AZ and eight grandchildren. Preceding him in death were two sisters and a brother. Mr. Coay was employed by CIPS Co for 42 years, retiring in July 1970. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Gibson City, Oblong Masonic Lodge and Illinois Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and was a past worthy patron of the Drummer and Robinson chapters of the OES. He lived in Paxton before moving to Gibson City in 1968.

BARBARA (THOMSEN) COIT
Barbara K. Coit, age 64 of Las Vegas NV died Tuesday, 11-27-2001 at her home. Graveside services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 11 at the Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City with the Reverend Paul Thomason officiating. Mrs. Coit was born 8-17-1937 at Gibson City. She married Don Coit. He preceded her in death. Surviving are four sons, Jim and Brian Gulliford, both of Las Vegas, Gary Coit of Gibson City and Tony Coit of Sarasota, Fl; a dauaghter, Vicky Kirkpatrick of Elliott; a brother, Robert Thomsen of Chatsworth; a sister, Betty Shaw of Champaign; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son and a brother. Mrs. Coit was a telephone operator.
***typist notes: parents: John F. Thomsen and Dora M. Holz Thomsen

LILLIE MALINDA (WALTON) COLLINGS
Lillie Malinda Colllings, 90, of Gibson City, died at 3:24 a.m. Wednesday 1-21-1998 at Gibson Community Hospital, Gibson City. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, the Rev. Alfred Schneck will officiate. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Collings was born 12-1-1907 at Gibson City, a daughter of George E. and Mary Knell Walton. She married Benjamin J. Collings Sr. on 9-1-1928 at Kentland, Ind. He died 10-11-1966. Surviving are two sons, Robert Collings of Walnut, CA, and Ronald Collings of Gibson City; five daughters, Carole Netherton of Melvin, Bonita Bachtold of Chino, Calif., Nancy Jehle of Elmwood, Patricia Henson of Gibson City and Peggy Mallard of Fullerton, Calif.; 27 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Collings was preceded in death by four brothers, a sister, three sons and two great-grandchildren. She was a civil service employee at Chanute Air Force Base, Rantoul, for 20 years before she retired in 1976. She was a member and past president of the American Legion Auxiliary at Gibson City. She also was a member of the Eight and Forty. Memorial contrubtions may be made to the family.

PEARL (BROCK) COLLINS
Pearl Collins, 90, a resident of the Ford County Nursing Home in Paxton, formerly of Gibson City, died at 2:45 p.m. Friday 8-9-1991 at the Ford County Nursing Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, with the Rev. Clarence A. Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 4 - 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mrs. Collins was born 4-21-1901, at Freetown, Ind., a daughter of David J. and Eliza E. Waggoner Brock. She married John Collins on 12-25-1923 at Foosland. He died 10-3-1974. Survivors include a son, Burdette Collins of Linton, Ind.; a daughter Bernadine Anderson of Branson, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one step great-grandchild; 11 great-great grandchildren; and one brother, Wayne Brock of Chandlerville. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and one sister. Mrs. Collins had been a resident of Gibson City for 60 years and was a member of the Saybrook Christian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ford County Nursing Home in Paxton.

DOROTHY L. (or I.) (BENNINGFIELD) COLVIN
Dorothy I. Colvin, age 82 of Gibson City died at 6:54 p.m. Friday, 1-18-1991 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Bloomington. Her funeral was held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Gibson City Bible Church, with the Reverend Thomas Condron officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation was held from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City. Pallbearers were Robert Phillips, James Phillips, Richard Phillips, Kevin Borchers, Kurt Borchers and Karl Borchrs. She was born 8-23-1908 at Campbellsville, KY a daughter of Edward and Ida Wise Benningfield. She married James L. Colvin on 11-29-1925 at Campbellsville, Ky. He died 8-4-1986. Survivors include two daughters, Edith Phillips of Bloomington and Joan Borchers of Edwardsville; three brothers, Oscar Benningfield of Gibson City; Earl Benningfield of Weldon; and Clarence Benningfield of Campbellsville, Ky; 10 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother and three sisters. Mrs. Colvin lived in the Gibson City area for more than 50 years and was a member of the Gibson City Bible Church. Memorials may be made to the church or to the American Cancer Society.

JAMES L. COLVIN
The funeral for James L. Colvin, 79, of Gibson City, who died Monday 8-4-1986 will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Gibson City Bible Church, the Rev Scot Glasco officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m. today at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, and at the church one hour before the service. Mr. Colvin died at 7:25 p.m. Monday 8-4-1986 at the Gibson Community Hospital. He was born 12-20-1906 in Campbellsville, KY a son of James and Candace Rafferty Colvin. He married Dorothy Benningfield on 11-29-1925 in Campbellsville, KY. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Edith Phillips of Bloomington; and Joan K. Borchers of Edwardsville; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; a half brother, Frank Page, Gibson City; four half-sisters, Jessie Benningfield, Emma Farmer, Margaret Tucker and Sarah Wayne all of Kentucky. Mr. Colvin had been a resident of Gibson City for 50 years. He had farmed and also worked for Quaker Oats Co. in Gibson City for 10 years. He had been employed by Cender Gas Co. for 17 years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Gibson City Bible Church.

ELMER J. COLWELL
Elmer J. Colwell, 83, of Gibson City died at 10:50 p.m. Thursday 7-30-1987 at the Gibson Community Hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, with the Rev. Laurence Sunkel officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Masonic services will be observed at 8 p.m. He was born 2-25-1904 in Gibson City, a son of Thomas and Mary Krauter Colwell. He married Thelma L. Means on 12-31-1926 at Fowler,, Ind. She died 1-17-1979. Survivors include several cousins. Mr. Colwell was a Gibson City farmer, retiring in 1971. He was a member of Gibson City Masonic Lodge No 733 AF & AM, the Corn Belt Shrine Club, the Mohammed Temple of Peoria, the Bloomington Consistory and the First Christian Church of Gibson City. Memorials may be made to the Shriners' Hospital for Crippled Children.

THELMA (MEANS) COLWELL
Thelma L. Colwell, 73, Gibson City died at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday 1-17-1979 at Gibson Community Hospital Annex. Her funeral was at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Lamb Funeral Home, the Rev. Hugh Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery. Pallbearers were William Case, C.D. Sarver, Lyle K. Kumler, Woodrow Barnes, Enrie Heldt, and Benny Foster. Order of Eastern Star rites were conducted at 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Mrs. Colwell was born 1-3-1906 at Saybrook, a daughter of Clyde and Bertha Boudreau Means. She married Elmer J. Colwell 7-31-1926 at Fowler, Indiana. He survives. Also surviving are three brothers, Donald Means, Sibley; and Jack and John L. Means, both of Des Plaines; and two sisters, Harriette Means and Wilha Vuylsteke, both of Springfield. Two sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Colwell had resided in the Gibson City area most of her life and had taught in Melvin, Sibley, and Gibson City rural schools. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Gibson City, Woman's Club, Gibson Community Hospital Auxiliary and a 50-year member of the OES. Memorials may be made to the church or to the Shriner Crippled Children's Hospital.

INA B. (CURTIS) COMER
Ina B. Comer, 98, of Paxton, formerly of Gibson City, a life resident of Ford County, died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday 10-14-1987 at the Ford County Nursing Home, Paxton. Her funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, the Rev. Thomas Condron officiating. Burial will be in the Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Mrs. Comer was born 3-13-1889 in Gibson City, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Kieth Curtis. She married William Ross Comer on 6-9-1907 at Gibson City. He died 2-10-1951. Survivors include one son, Lawrence, Gibson City; one grandson; and two great granddaughters. One son, two brothers and five sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Comer had lived in Gibson City until she moved to the nursing home 10 years ago. She was a member of the Gibson City Bible Church.

LAWRENCE COMER
Lawrence R. "Stoddy" Comer, age 86 of Gibson City died at 9:40 a.m. Monday 5-29-1995 at Covenant Medical Center in Urbana. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City with the Reverend Philip N. Curran officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation was from 5 - 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers include Bob Crossman, Harold Stimmel, Harold Medler, Noel Hutchcraft, Gail Reiners and Ralph Witt. Mr. Comer was born 5-24-1909 in Gibson City a son of Ross and Ina B. Curtis Comer. He married Vivian Perry on 10-6-1941 at Casey and she survives. Also surviving are one son, Perry Comer of Gibson City and two granddaughters, Kelli Comer and Beth Comer. He was preceded in death by one brother. Mr. Comer, a self-employed contractor and decorator, was a member of the First Christian Church, Gibson City. He lived all of his life in Gibson City. Memorials may be made to the church; Gibson Community Hospital or to an organization of the donor's choice.

REBECCA H. (MARRIOTT) CONGER
Rebecca H. Marriott Conger spent her early life in Ohio. After marriage they moved to McLean County, Il., near Towanda, and in 1877 they moved to Ford County. Mr. Conger passed away on 3-12-1898. Survived by the following children: Wm. Conger, Gibson City; E.J. Conger, Sibley, Il.; Aaron R. Conger, in agriculture in the State of Oregon. Viola Conger, died in infancy; Mary M. Conger, died May 1893 and Rosa B. Conger, died in September 1909.
b. 5-12-1821 Licking Co., Ohio
m. 9-21-1847 to Cary M. Conger
d. 2-7-1912

DEBORAH J. CONKLIN
Deborah J. Conklin, age 35 of Wonder Lake, formerly of Gibson City, died 9-2-1999 at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago.

FRANK S. COOPER
Frank S. Cooper, 96, a resident of the Royal Fontana Nursing Care Center, Urbana, and formerly of Gibson City, died at 6:20 a.m. yesterday at the center. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, the Rev. Tim Shaw officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp. Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 7 - 9 tonight at the funeral home. He was born 1-30-1886 at Cheney Grove Twp, a son of Frank and Phoebe Emery Cooper. He married Clara E. Rick 8-8-1913 at Gibson City. She died 10-3-1980. He is survived by two daughters, Clara Bidwell of Bayles Lake, Loda; and Marilyn Spitz of Champaign; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. He was a 37-year-member of the Gibson City Fire Department, a former employee of the Carson Motor Co., Gibson City and a former operator of the Rick and Cooper Garage in Gibson City.

MILDRED P. COOPER
Mildred P. Cooper, age 88 of Park Ridge died at 4:50 p.m. Sunday, 9-5-1995 at Park Ridge Care Center, Ltd. in Park Ridge. Graveside services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday September 11 at Drummer Twp Cemetery in Gibson City with the Reverend Patrick Cox officiating. There was no visitation. Lamb Funeral Home of Gibson City was in charge of the arrangements. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Mrs. Cooper was born 12-24-1906 at Chicago a daughter of Myron and Ida Piety. She married Carl Cooper in May 1930 at Chicago. He died 6-14-1965. Survivors include one daughter, Jean Cooper of Des Plaines and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. Mrs. Cooper lived in Chicago for most of her life. Memorials may be made to an organization of the donor's choice.

ANNE M. (ACREE) COTHERN
Anne M. Cothern age 77 of Gibson City died at 10:25 a.m. Thursday 12-14-1995 at Heartland Health Care in Paxton. Funeral services were conducted Sunday December 17 at the First Christian Church in Gibson City with the Reverend Philip Curran officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery in Gibson City. Visitation was from 6 - 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home and for one hour before the service at the church. Pallbearers include Roy Acree, Chad Acree, Joe Mouser Jr., Paul Rickey, Earl O'Malley and Terry Acree. Mrs. Cothern was born 4-25-1918 at Hollister, Ok a daughter of Mose F. and Lula G. Blair Acree. She married Clarence V. Cothern on 10-26-1941 in Gibson City. He preceded her in death on 3-29-1977. Survivors include one son, Glenn Cothern of Gibson City; one daughter, Jennie Sue Lee of Amarillo, Texas; four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; three sisters, Christine Boma of Piper City; Virginia Mouser of Gibson City and LaVonne Martin of Normal. She was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers and one sister. Mrs. Cothern was a member of the First Christian Church of Gibson City and was president of the VFW Auxiliary Post in Piper City. She was a resident of Gibson City for 70 years. She worked for the Gibson Community Hospital as head cook for 28 years retiring in 1980. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church of Gibson City or to Heartland Health Care in Paxton.

LULA J. COTHERN
Mrs. Lula J. Cothern, 82, died at 11:45 a.m. Monday in the Gibson Community Hospital where she had been a patient for a year and a half. Her funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Methodist Church at Melvin, the Rev. Dale Kooi and the Rev. Richard Brinkman officiating. Burial will be in the Gibson City Cemetery. Visitation continues today at the Lamb Funeral Home until 11 a.m. Wednesday when she will be taken to the church.
b. 1883
d. 1965

SALLY ANN (DIVER) COWGILL
Sally Ann Cowgill, age 53 of Gibson City, died at 2:04 a.m. Monday 10-7-1996 at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN. A funeral Mass will be said at 11 a.m. Thursday October 10 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Gibson City with the Reverend William Smith officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery in Gibson City. Visitation will be from 4 - 8 p.m. Wednesday October 9 at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City, with a rosary service to be conducted at 8 p.m. Pallbearers will include Noel Hutchcraft, Jim Ruddy, Jim Clemens, Gene Gregory, Patrick Diver and Steven Diver. Mrs. Cowgill was born 2-22-1943 at Little Rock, Ark a daughter of Thomas L. and Beulah E. Lanker Diver. She married Jack Cowgill on 8-20-1966 at Olney. Survivors include her husband, Jack Cowgill of Gibson City, one son, Todd Cowgill of Milwaukee, Wi; one daughter, Kristin Osman of Champaign; her parents, Thomas L. and Beulah E. Diver of Olney; and one brother, Thomas L. Diver Jr. of Winchester, Mo. Mrs. Cowgill had lived in Gibson City since 1973. She received her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Illinois State University in 1965. She has been a first grade teacher at GCMS Elementary School for over 20 years. A member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Gibson City, Mrs. Cowgill was a member of Illinois Education Association, National Education Association and the GCMS Education Society. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

ETTA R. (ROBINSON) CRAIG
Etta R. Craig, 93, of Gibson City, who lived most of her married life near Arrowsmith died at 4 a.m. yesterday 11-28-1990 at Gibson Manor, Gibson City. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, the Rev. Patrick Cox officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 10 - 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Mrs. Craig was born 5-26-1897 in Arrowsmith, a daughter of John and Janet Patterson Robinson. She married Roy E. Craig on 6-1-1918 in LeRoy. He died 3-5-1974. Survivors include two sons, Don Craig Gibson City, and James Craig Congerville; one sister, Melba Miller LeRoy; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and six great- great-grandchildren. One son, one daughter, two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Craig was a member of the Gibson City United Methodist Church and the Jolly Dozen, Arrowsmith. Memorials may be made to her church.

MARTHA (FIELDS) CRAIG
Gibson City Courier - May 1951
Martha Craig, 55, of Onarga, formerly of Gibson City died at 11 a.m. Thursday in Iroquois Co. Hospital at Watseka. She had been a patient there several days. She was brought to the Lamb Funeral Home where services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday. Burial was in Gibson City Cemetery. Mrs. Craig was born 6-20-1895 in Gibson City a daughter of George and Laura Stokes Fields. She lived in Gibson City until 1920, when she married Jack Craig and moved to Onarga. Survived by her husband of Onarga; 3 brothers, Thomas and Samuel Fields of Gibson City; Dr. George W. Fields of Chicago; a sister, Margaret Stokes of Spokane Wa. She was preceded in death by three sisters and a brother.

CHRISTIAN "JAKE" CRAMER
Christian "Jake" Cramer, 82, of Gibson City, a retired farmer, died at 11:25 p.m. Wednesday 1-14-1987 at the Gibson Community Hospital Annex, Gibson City. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the American Lutheran Church ,Gibson City the Rev. Melvin C. Blobaum officiating. Burial will be in the Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 5 - 7 p.m. today at the Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City and from 10 - 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mr. Cramer was born 7-31-1904 in Narp, Germany, a son of Peter and Hilke Schroeder Cramer. He married Helen Schroeder on 2-2-1929 in Anchor. She survives. Other survivors include one son, Herschel of Gibson City; one daughter, LeEtta Bane, Gibson City; five brothers, Casper and Remmer both of Gibson City; and Eilert, Wilhelm and Erich of West Germany; one sister, Magreta Cramer, West Germany; four grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Three sisters preceded him in death. Mr. Cramer came to the United States in the 1920's. He farmed in the Gibson City and Sibley areas until he retired in 1972. He was a member of the American Lutheran Church.

ESTHER A. CRAMER
The funeral of Esther A. Cramer, 79, of Gibson City, a Sibley-area native, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the American Lutheran Church, Gibson City. The Rev. Dane Meunschke will officiate. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m. today at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, and from 10 - 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Mrs. Cramer died at 4:25 p.m. Sunday 8-16-1992 at Covenant Medical Center, Urbana. She was born 5-16-1913 near Sibley, a daughter of John and Lizzie Roesch Meyer. She married Remmer Cramer 2-19-1944 in Sibley. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Hilda Stevenson, Mahomet, and Wilma Stevenson, Bloomington; one sister, Lorene Althouse, Sibley; one grandson; one step-grandson; and one great-granddaughter. Three sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Cramer was a member of the American Lutheran Church and the Salem Country Club. Memorials may be made to her church or to Gibson Community Hospital, Gibson City.

LORENE L. (VAN ANTWERP) BORCHERS CRAMER
The funeral of Lorene Borchers Cramer, age 79 of Gibson City and Bradenton, Fl. was at 3 p.m. Saturday at American Lutheran Church in Gibson City. The Reverend Dane Meuschke officiated with burial in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation was from 5 - 9 p.m. Friday at the Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City and from 2 - 3 p.m. Saturday at the church. Honorary pallbearers were Kim Brockmeyer, Jenie Borchers and Keri Borchers. Active pallbearers were Kevin Borchers, Kurt Borchers, Karl Borchers, Don Hillary, Doug Hillary and LeRoy VanAnwterp. Mrs. Cramer died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday 8-18-1993 at Gibson Community Hospital, Gibson City. She was born 11-6-1913 in Dix Twp, Ford County, a daughter of LeRoy W. and Mable G. Johnson VanAntwerp. She married Louie Borchers on 3-18-1933 in Gibson City. He died 8-9-1980. She married Casper Cramer on 4-11-1981 in Gibson City and he survives. Other survivors include two sons, Richard Borchers of Edwardsville and Russell Borchers of Gibson City; one daughter Kathy Hillary of Downs; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; one stepson, Raymond Cramer of Fairfax, VA; and one stepdaughter, Marlene Carson of Delta, Co. One daughter and one brother preceded her in death. Mrs. Cramer was a secretary in Gibson City for many years. She was a member of American Lutheran Church and the Scotland Efficiency Club of Gibson City. Memorials may be made to her church or the American Cancer Society.

REBECCA A. CRAMER
Rebecca A. Cramer, age 22 of Canton, formerly of Gibson City, died Sunday 11-5-1995 at 9:50 a.m. as the result of injuries suffered in a one-car accident three miles west of Danvers early Sunday morning. She died at BroMenn Regional Medical Center in Normal. Private graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 8, 1995 at Drummer Twp cemetery in Gibson City with the Reverend Ruth Hansen officiating. There will be no visitation, however friends are encouraged to visit the family at their home at 723 North Eyer in Gibson City. Lamb Funeral Home of Gibson City is in charge of the arrangements. Miss Cramer was born 3-4-1973 in Champaign County, a daughter of Herschel D. and Susan Swartzell Cramer. Survivors include her parents, Herschel and Susan Cramer of Gibson City; one brother, Patrick Cramer of Urbana; her maternal grandfather, Larry Swartzell of Gibson City and her paternal grandmother, Helen Cramer of Gibson City. A 1991 graduate of Gibson City High School, Miss Cramer graduated from Illinois State University in May 1995. She was a member of the Delta Sig Fraternity and the American Lutheran Church in Gibson City. A resident of Canton for one month, Miss Cramer was employed by Wal-Mart as an assistant manager. Memorials may be made to the American Lutheran Church of Gibson City or to an organization of the donor's choice.

RONALD GEORGE CONNER
Aged 52, Mapleton, formerly of Paxton, died 10-8-2002 at West Lancaster Road, Mapleton. Burial was in St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery, Glasford.
born: 6-3-1950 in Paxton
s/o George and Annie Johnson Conner.
m. Wendy Mason 7-7-1973 in Roberts.

GRACE COLWELL
Grace Colwell, 93, of Paxton died t 2:55 a.m. Friday 12-27-2002 at Heartland Healthcare, Paxton. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Ford-Baier Funeral Home in Paxton, the Rev. Chet Travis officiating. Graveside services were held at the Westwood Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, SC. Visitation was Sunday at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until time of the service. Mrs. Colwell was born 4-30-1909 in Mt. Pleasant, Tenn.; the daughter of George and Eldred Sager England. She married Stuart Frizzel 5-9-1929. He preceded her in death. She married Carlus H. (Doc) Colwell 8-28-1967 at Urbana. He died 5-2-1984. She is survived by two granddaughters, Stephanie Marshall, Spartanburg, and Monica Barnes, Orlando, Fla.; one great-granddaughter and two great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by one daughter, two brothers and one sister. Mrs. Colwell attended grade school in Perrysburg, Ohio, and graduated from Granite City High School,, Granite City in 1927. She attended Illinois State Normal University, Normal, for two years. She taught school in Madison County, Il. several years and was a social worker for the Il Dept of Public Aid 15 years, retiring in July of 1967. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Paxton, the United Methodist Women, the Faith Circle of the church, Paxton Women's Club, home extension, a member of Prospect Chapter no 367 OES, and a member of the retired state employees. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church or a charity of the donor's choice.

WILLIAM F. CROUCH
William F. Crouch, 70, of Gibson City, died at 10:35 p.m. Tuesday 12-10-2002 at Provena Covenant Medical Center, Urbana. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Monday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, the Rev. Randall Robinson officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation was from 10 - 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mr. Crouch was born 8-24-1932, at Streator, a son of Dorothy M. Crouch. He married Virginia J. Ropp 6-8-1952 at Melvin; she survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Bonnie Baird of Gibson City and Lisa Jo Crouch of Memphis; two sons, Douglas (Alicia) Crouch of Las Vegas and Scott (Kim) Crouch of Gibson City; 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother. Mr. Crouch retired from Central Soya, Inc. in Gibson City in 1994 atter 40 years, serving as a supervisor since 1971. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or an organization of the donor's choice.

ROBERT COPPENBARGER
Funeral services for Robert I. Coppenbarger, who died 12-4-2002 were Saturday afternoon at Knapp-Miller Funeral Home, Paxton, the Rev. Chet Travis officiating. Burial was in Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Clinton.

JEANETTE F. CLEMONS
Aged 86, of 604 E. 9th St., Gibson City, died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday 11-23-2002 at her home. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, Gibson City, the Rev. Katy Reichman and the Rev. Raymond Bowden officiating. Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Road, Urbana, is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Clemons was born 9-6-1916, in Boone City, Mich., a daughter of Herbert and Susan Haight Everest. She married Olen Clemons. He preceded her in death. Surviving are one son, Norman Ryckman of Gibson City; one daughter, Susan Goodchild of Plymouth, Mich.; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by three sisters and one son, Rex Ryckman. Mrs. Clemons was a homemaker for 40 years. She attended Parkland College, where she received an associates degree in sociology. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Gibson City.

ROBERT I. COPPENBARGER
Aged 88, of Paxton, died at 2:51 a.m. Wednesday 12-4-2002 at Gibson Area Hospital, Gibson City. His funeral was at 2 p.m. Saturday at Knapp-Miller Funeral Home, Paxton, the Rev. Chet Travis officiating. Burial was in Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Clinton. Visitation was one hour before the service Saturday at the funeral home. He was born 5-4-1914 in Clinton, a son of James H. and Barbara Cromer Coppenbarger. He married Dolly Mae Johnson 6-6-1936. She survives. Also surviving are one son, Harry (Ruth) Coppenbarger, Wapella; one daughter, Linda (Bob) Provin, Gibson City; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; three sisters; and one son, Bradley. Mr. Coppenbarger was a member of United Methodist Church, Paxton; Lions Club, Paxton; and Paxton American Legion. He served in the Navy in WWII. Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church, Paxton.

GRACE COLWELL
Funeral services for Grace Colwell, who died 12-27-2002 were Dec 19 at Ford-Baier Funeral Home, Paxton, the Rev. Chet Travis officiating. Vocalist was Kammy Johnson, and organist was Sherrie Morrison. Burial was in Westwood Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, SC.

HAROLD L. COCHRAN
Harold L. Cochran, age 82 of Gibson City died at 12:50 p.m. Friday 11-9-2001 in Gibson Area Hospital in Gibson City. Memorial services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Gibson City with the Reverend Father William Smith officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery in Gibson City. Cremation rites have been accorded with military rites by the Lee Lowry American Legion Post 568. Visitation was from 6 - 8 p.m. November 12 at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City where a rosary service was held at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Cochran was born 10-24-1919 at Park Rapids, MN a son of Fred F. and Ethel Parks Cochran. He married Ruth Mary Flynn on 7-11-1944 at Park Rapids, MN. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Mary Cochran of Gibson City; four daughters, Sharon (Jerry) Steward of Lilburn, GA, Patricia (Ray) Mollo of Naperville; Kathleen (Tim) Hyland of Indianpolis, IN and Sheila (Bob) Kroon of Gibson City; one son, Bob (Marny) Cochran of Homewood; 14 grandchildren and one sister, Ellen Skorseth of Little Falls, MN. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Mr. Cochran was a member of the Lee Lowery American Legion Post 568 and Knights of Columbus. A WWII Army Veteran, Mr. Cochran retired from the Cargill, Inc. after 10 years of service. He lived in Gibson City the past 32 years. Memorials may be made to Carle Hospice Program, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church or Gibson Area Hospital.

ROBERT G. CLIMPSON
Robert G. Climpson, 70, of Gibson City died at 2:02 p.m. Friday 3-9-2001 at Indian Springs Golf Course, Saybrook. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City. The Rev. Robert Hoover will officiate. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mr. Climpson was born 7-27-1930 in Bloomington, a son of Guy Thomas Richard and Edith F. Nordine Climpson. He married Bernice Anderson on 10-4-1952 in Shreveport, La. and she survives. Also surviving are a son, Thomas Climpson of Gibson City; two daughters, Susan Griffin of Ohio and Cathy Tull of Virginia; eight grandchildren; and a sister, Rae Ann Climpson of Urbana. Mr. Climpson was an engineering technician for the US government. He was a veteran of the Air Force and a member of Indian Springs Golf Course in Saybrook. Memorial contrubtions may be made to Living Word Christian Church, Roberts.

FRANK R. CHASE
Frank R. Chase, age 87 of Richmond, Ky, formerly of Gibson City died Sunday, 6-23-2002 at Pattie A. Clay Regional Center in Richmond, Ky. Graveside funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 26 at Drummer Twp. Cemetery, Gibson City with the Reverend William Smith officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery. Lamb Funeral Home of Gibson City is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Chase was born 6-9-1915 at Chicago, a son of Frank M. and Ethel Chase. He married Anne M. Chase. Survivors include his wife, Anne M. Chase of Richmond, Ky; several nieces and nephews including Margaret Stine of Madison, WI, Jean (William) Wissmiller of Grinnel, IA and Eulalie (Ronny) Sharon of Houston Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Chase was a graduate of the University of Illnois and the Columbia University. Before moving to Richmond, Ky, he was a reference librarian at Bradley University in Peoria and later was a member of the Science Library Staff at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. In 1965, Mr. Chase became a member of the faculty at Eastern Ky University as reference librarian and later a law librarian. He retired from Eastern in the summer of 1980.

C. WILLARD CROWE
C. Willard Crowe, age 81 of Gibson City died at 1:55 a.m. Thursday 5-23-2002 at Gibson Area Hospital in Gibson City. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. May 25 at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City with the Reverend Randall Robinson officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery in Gibson City where military rites were provided by Lee Lowery American Legion Post 568. Visitation was from 6 - 8 p.m. May 24 at the funeral home where a Masonic service was conducted at 8 p.m. Pallbearers were Chuck Fry, Jim Fry, Bruce Culbertson, Kevin Henderson, Joe Oettel, and Keith Culbertson. Mr. Crowe was born 8-19-1920 at Paxton, a son of Charles C. and Alma O'Neal Crowe. He married Lola Jean Sawyer on 11-8-1941 at Gibson City. She preceded him in death on 5-26-1994. Survivors include one son, Charles E. (Pat) Crowe, of Versailles, MO; two daughters, Laura (Jim) Henson of Rantoul and Susan (Gene) Culbertson of Fisher; eight grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Mr. Crowe was a WWII Navy veteran. He was a member of the Lee Lowery American Legion Post 568 in Gibson City. Mr. Crowe was also a member of the Gibson City Masonic Lodge 733 AF & AM. He resided in Gibson City for most of his lfie and was employed at Central Soya in Gibson City as a purchasing agent for over 40 years. Memorials may be made to the Gibson Area Hospital Annex.

DONALD EDWARD CRAIG
Donald Edward Craig, 81, of Gibson City died at 6:40 p.m. Thursday 7-4-2002 at his residence. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, the Rev. Randall Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 2 - 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with a Masonic service at 4 p.m. Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church in Gibson City; Carle Hospice; the Corn Belt Shrine Club or to a charity of the donor's choice. Mr. Craig was born 6-9-1921 in rural Arrowsmith, a son of Roy and Etta Robinson Craig. He married Sandi J. Noland on 6-9-1964 at Elliott and she survives. Also surviving are three sons, Mark E. (Tammy) Craig, C. Dirk Craig and Don L. Craig all of Gibson City; two daughters, Janet S. (Warren) Page, Atlanta, Ga., and Cheryl M. (Steven) Hester, Gibson City; one brother, James D. (Elda) Craig, Congerville; 12 grandchildren; ` 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Chalmer Craig; and a sister, Dorothy Corrie. Mr. Craig graduated from Arrowsmith High School in 1939, and went on to graduate from Chillicothe Business College, Chillicothe, Mo. From there, he went to work fo the Old Nickel Plate Railway System which was later bought out by the Norfolk and Western Railroad, from which he retired after 43 years of service as a freight agent - telegrapher. Don was a 52-year member of the Masonic Lodge; was a 32-year member of the Bloomington Consistory; and became a Shriner out of Mohammed Temple in Peoria in 1971. He was an alderman for the Village of Elliott for four years, then mayor there for eight years. He also was the mayor in Gibson City from 1969 - 1977, where his term was highlighted by Gibson City's centennial in 1971, and the US bicentennial in 1976. He was also directly involved with implementing the Gibson Fire Protection District and the new wastewater treatment facility. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Gibson City; Gibson City Masonic Lodge; the Corn Belt Shrine Club; Elliott AMVETS; the Gibson City Moose Lodge; the Elliott fire department; and the Illinois Sheriff's association. He was a past tax assessor for Dix and Drummer Twp in Ford county. He and his wife, Sandi, wintered in Florida and the southwestern United States for the last 25 years. His interests included camping, fishing, golfing, gardening and participating in the Shrine Club Parade Club events. He also was an avid Cubs, Bears and Illini Fan. Don will be greatley missed by his family and friends.

Kankakee Daily Journal
June 16, 1955
MR. MOSE G. CAILLOUETTE, 76, Dies; Rites In Bradley Thursday
Mose G. Caillouette, 76, of 160 N. Blaine Ave., Bradley, died at 7:10 p.m. Monday in St. Mary's Hospital following a three-week illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Bradley, with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at Clancy Funeral Home tonight and until the time of services. Recitation of the rosary will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Caillouette, a resident of Kankakee for 45 years, was a welder at Florence Stove Co. before his retirement. His wife, Luminia, died in 1944. Surviving is a son, Lester of Bradley; daughter, Mrs. Clement Raiche of Kankakee; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

THOMAS CALLAHAN
Long Illness Claims Thomas Callahan, 72
Rites for Life-long Resident of Milford Sunday; Interment at Sugar Creek Funeral Services for Thomas Callahan, 72, life long resident of this community, were held at 2 P.M. Sunday from the Barker Funeral Home with the Rev. Hugh Kelly , Pastor of the Milford Christian Church, officiating . He had suffered several light paralytic strokes thru the past several months and passed away at 7 P.M. last Thursday, March 26, 1953, at his home northeast of Milford. Burial was made in Sugar Creek Chapel Cemetery. Music for the services was furnished by Mrs. Paul Osborn, organist and Mrs. Paul R. Laird, who sang two hymns, "Beyond the Sunset" and "the Old Rugged Cross." Pallbearers were Orville Fisher, Raymond Sloan, Dale Pratt, Medwin Warrick, Alf Garner and William Wright. Those in charge of the floral tributes included Frieda Albright, Clara Taylor, Ruby Rush, Mable Laird, Marie Gillispie, Laura Quinley, Grace Holt, Grace Callahan, Waneta Erdman, Betty Widmier, Josephine Pruitt, Mabel Burton and Lydnedelle Breymeyer. Mr. Callahan was born in Stockland Township on December 15, 1880, the son of Eugene and Francis Fanning Callahan. He as untied in marriage on Jan. 7, 1903 with Harriet Lyons who survives. The couple observed their 50th wedding anniversary this year and throughout their married life had farmed in this community. Surviving besides the widow are six sons, Charles, Elmer, Floyd and Lee Callahan all of Milford. Don Callahan of Watseka and Ray Callahan of Norbeck, S. D. ; two daughters Mrs. Mildred McCormick of Lafayette, Ind. and Mrs. Gladys Schuringa of McHenry Il. 33 grandchildren and one great grandchild, four brothers, Joe and Port of Milford, Ed Callahan of Hoopeston and Arthur Callahan of Tipton, Ind. and a sister . Mrs. Mary Garfield of La Grange, Il.

MELVA CALLAHAN
Lifelong resident of Milford Expires
Rites for Mrs. Melva Callahan to be Held Tomorrow at the Christian Church Mrs. Melva Annis Callahan, wife of Porter Lee Callahan, died at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at Iroquois hospital in Watseka where she had been a patient since April 16, when she suffered a paralytic stroke. Apparently improved, she had intended returning to her home on Wednesday and her sudden passing came as a shock to family members and friends. She had been in ill health for several years. Born in Milford Township on April 18, 1898, she was the daughter of John H. and Ida May Holt Tharp. Mr and Mrs. Callahan were united in marriage June 20, 1923 at the Christian church in Watseka. She had been a member of the Christian Church since childhood. Surviving are the husband, Porter; one son, Warren of Milford; three grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Ila Jan Haerr of Rossville. The parents and brother preceded her in death. The body was removed to the Barker Funeral Home where friends may call. Funeral services at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, May 18, will be held at the Milford Christian Church. The pastor, Rev. Hugh Kelly, and a former pastor of the church, Rev. Robert Manship of Big Stonegap, Va. will officiate. Burial will be made in the Sugar Creek Chapel Cemetery.

Former Resident Dies Last Night at Santa Anna, Cal.
MRS. GLADYS CALLAHAN, a former resident of Milford, died at 11:00 o'clock last night, Wednesday, December 4, 1963 in Santa Anna, Cal. According to word received here by friends. She had made her home in Santa Anna for almost five years and according to report has been in failing health for some time. The body will be returned to Milford for burial. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Rites Held Sunday Tipton, Indiana, for MRS. CHARLOTTE CALLAHAN, 71
Funeral services for Mrs. Charlotte F. Callahan, 71, wife of F. A. Callahan of Tipton, Ind. were held in that city at 2:p.m. Sunday at the Leatherman Morris funeral home with the Rev. Edwin Johnson officiating. She had been in ill health since July 13th and passed away at 5:40 p.m. last Thursday, September 23 at her home, 222 South Main Street. Her death was attributed to a heart condition. Burial was made in Fairview cemetery at Tipton. Mrs. Callahan was born in Tetersbuerg, Tipton County, on December 3, 1882, the daughter of Charles E. and Helena Teter Hancock. she was united in marriage with F. A. Callahan on Oct. 27, 1926 , in Louisville, Ky. the husband survives as do several cousins. With the exception of 12 years spent in California prior to her marriage, she had resided the rest of her life in the Tipton community. She was a member of the Tetersbrug Christian Church and the county Home Economics club of Tipton. Mrs. Callahan was well known and had many friends in Milford. Attending the services from Milford were: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Callahan, Mr. and Mrs. Porter Callahan, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Callahan, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Callahan, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Pruitt, Elmer Callahan, and Warren Callahan. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Callahan of Hoopeston, Mrs. Lulu Garfield of LaGrange, Mrs. and Mrs. Myron Edman of Chenoa and Ray Callahan of Blackstone.

ERA EUGENE CALLAHAN
Host of Friends at Funeral Service of Eugene Callahan
When Eugene Callahan's long life drew to a close at his home on the dixie highway north of Milford last Thursday morning the family circle was broken by death for the first time in fifty years. The wife and ll of the children survive. This is indeed a most unusual fact. Not only did Mr. Callahan attain an advanced age but he won the regard and esteem of his fellow men. This was indicated by the vast outpouring of friends gathered Sunday afternoon at the funeral service in the Christian church in charge of the pastor, Rev. L. f. Davis. The large auditorium was completely filled. It being necessary to place chairs in the side aisles. The pulpit also was occupied by several and the adjoining room and hallway were opened to accommodate those unable to get into the auditorium. The Callahan family tree spreads out to many comminutes and all of the branches were well represented in the final tribute Sunday afternoon. Floral tributes were rich in their beauty and very numerous. Rev. Mr. Davis addressed words of helpfulness and counsel to the living after referring to the upright life of the departed. The Stockland Male Quartet sang three numbers and a tenor solo was sung by John Fielding a member of the quartet with Fred R. Putman at the piano. Interment was in Maple Grove Cemetery. The following historical sketch of the life of Mr. Callahan was read at the funeral service:
Era Eugene Callahan, son of Conrod and Caroline Robbins Callahan was born in Benton co. Indiana, on April 16, 1857 and died at his home north of Milford, March 27, 1930, age 72 year, 11 months and 11 days. He came to Illinois with his parents when a child, and has resided her ever since. He was the oldest of a family of 11 children. On March 8, 1880 he wasa united in marriage with Frances A. Fanning. Seven children came to bless this union, 5 sons and 2 daughters; Thomas H. of Milford; Frances A. of Tipton, Ind; Mary L. Garfield of Stockland, Il. ; Ira E. of Sheldon, Il. Ila Elnora at home, Joseph R. and Porter L. of Milford. His was the first death in 50 years in the family. The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Callahan was observed March 8th. His life was of the pioneer days of Illinois, having lived on the home place, now occupied by Porter, for 37 years. He was an honored and respected citizen, loved by all who knew him, always taking an active part in the community affairs; a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and interested in the well being of all. Besides the above mentioned he leave to mourn his death 21 grandchildren, 2 great grand children, one brother, Charles E. of Kewanna, Indiana, one sister , Mrs. Ila Holt of Stockland and his many friends.

VANCE CHARLES CALLAHAN
d. 10 may 1937
Callahan Rites
Funeral services for Vance Charles Callahan of Kewanna , Ind. were held at the Wiliamson funeral home here this Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery with Rev. Chas. Fitzhenry officiating. Mr. Callahan is survived by his wife, Florence, his mother, Sarah Jane Callahan, of Kewannia Ind. a sister's Ruby Rush of Manhattan Il. two brothers, George of Grass Creek Ind. and Russell of Milford and his grandfather , George Lewis of Milford, one niece and three nephews. There was music by Mrs. Paul Laird and Merle Wilmoth. In charge of the flowers were: Mrs. Dorothy Belanger, Mrs. Hazel Lyons, Mrs. Elnora Goodman, Mrs. Nellie Wright, Mrs. Bernice Ashbury, Mrs. Arlene Ingalls and Miss Dorothy Callahan. Pall bearers were; Joe Harnschagen, Bill Callahan, Roger Rush, Joe Callahan, Darleigh Callahan and Port Callahan.

JOSEPH B. CALLAHAN
Former State Legislator dies at 85
Milford - Joseph R. Callahan, 85, of Milford , a former state legislator and past president of the Illinois Farmers Unions, died at 8:40 P.M. Sunday July 31, 1977 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka. He had been a patient 10 days. Mr. Callahan had been a Democratic precinct committeeman for nearly 50 years. He served in the Illinois General Assembly, 1964-1966. A retired framer, he raised purebred Chester White swine for 40 years and had been president of the Chester white Record Association. Born May 30, 1892, in Milford, he was a son of Eugene and Frances Fanning Callahan. On Sept. 25, 1919 he married Helen Meyer in Woodworth. She survives. Mr. Callahan was an Army veteran of world War I and was a past commander of the Milford American Legion. He also a was a member of the WWI Barracks in Milford and Our Saviour Lutheran Church. Other survivors include two sons, Francis of Milford and Eugene of Springfield; Two daughters, Mrs. Franklin Pruitt of Milford and Mrs. Myron Erdman of Chenoa; 10 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 Tuesday at the Barker Funeral Home in Milford Services will be there at 10:30 A,M. Wednesday . The Rev. Willis Schwictenberg will officiate. Burial will be in Sugar Creek Cemetery at Milford.

1967
Roswell Castongia Of Limestone Township Dies
Roswell (Rosie) Castongia, 56, of Limestone Township, died suddenly at his home at 11 a.m. Monday. He was born Oct. 24, 1910, in Beaverville, the son of Arthur and Georgiana Castongia. In 1938 he married the former Lucille Denoyer, who survives with a son, Kenneth; sisters, Mrs. Nettie Hanson and Miss Rosemay Castongia, all of Kankakee. He was employed by the Triangle Construction Co. for 30 years and more recently by the Geo. D. Roper Corp. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and served in the Army during World War II. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday from St. Rose Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Senesac Funeral Home from 7 p.m. today until time of services.

June 16, 1955
Mr. G. Caillouette, 76, Dies; Rites In Bradley Thursday
Mose G. Caillouette, 76, of 160 N. Blaine Ave., Bradley, died at 7:10 p.m. Monday in St. Mary's Hospital following a three-week illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Bradley, with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at Clancy Funeral Home tonight and until the time of services. Recitation of the rosary will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Caillouette, a resident of Kankakee for 45 years, was a welder at Florence Stove Co. before his retirement. His wife, Luminia, died in 1944. Surviving is a son, Lester of Bradley; daughter, Mrs. Clement Raiche of Kankakee; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

January 3, 1963
Charles Collette, 86, of 244 N. Wildwood Ave., a retired drainage contractor, died Monday morning in St. Mary's Hospital following two years illness. Born Feb. 26, 1876 in L'Erable, he was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Miss Matilda Ducharme. In 1944 he married the former Miss Gertrude Curtis in Kankakee. The widow survives. Also surviving are a son, Orville of Kankakee; daughters, Mrs. Fred Kline and Mrs. Earl Sirois, both of Kankakee; brothers, Philip of Kankakee, and Fred of Ashkum; sister, Mrs. Delia Caise of Papineau; two step-sons, and four step-daughters, also several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Mr. Collette lived in Kankakee County for the past 48 years. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick's Church with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation hours at Clancy Funeral Home are until time of services. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. today.

September 29, 1960
Funeral Thursday For Jeremie J. Collette, 72
Funeral services for Jermie J. Collette, 72, of 365 ½ S. Main Ave., who died Monday morning at St. Mary's Hospital, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Rose Church. He had been ill for six months. Born Feb. 15, 1888 at L'Erable, Mr. Collette lived most of his life in Kankakee County, working mainly in the carpenter trade. He was married to his wife, Mabel, in Aug. 15, 1904, she died in 1952. Survivors include sons, Jerry Jr. of L'Erable, Adelore of Venice, Calif., and Robert and Kenneth, both of Kankakee, and daughters, Mrs.Isabela Warino of Harvey, Mrs. Fern Boyd, Mrs. Laura Smith, Mrs. Beatrice Frechette and Mrs. Rosemary Meents, all of Kankakee, and Mrs. Lorraine Stiles of Van Nuys, Calif. He had 23 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Clancy Funeral H9ome from 7 o'clock tonight until time of services. Rosary will be said at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary

January 10, 1986
Kenneth Collette
Kenneth Donald Collette, 63, of Kankakee, died Friday evening at Westside Veterans Administration Hospital, Chicago. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. Monday at the Hertz-Thoma Funeral Chapel, Kankakee. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Collette was born to Jermie and Mabel Collette on Dec. 30, 1922, in Kankakee. On April 11, 1959, in Litchfield, he married the former Mary Savage, who survives. Before retiring in 1980 for health reasons, Mr. Collette had been employed for 22 years at the Kankakee division of the Roper Corp. A U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II, he was a member of the Kankakee Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was an avid fisherman and a member of the International Union of Stovemounters, Local 32. Besides his wife, survivors include a son, Dale, with the Air Force in Mountain Home, Idaho; a daughter, Susan of Tuscon, Ariz; four grandsons; six sisters, Isabelle Warino of University Park, Laura Smith of St. Anne, Fern Boyd and Bea Frechette, both of Kankakee, Dixie Stiles of Van Nuys, Calf., and Mary Johnston of Yuma, Ariz.; and a brother, Robert of Kankakee. Memorials may be made in his name.

December 27, 1983
Richard Collette
Richard C. Collette, 75, of 1860 E. Duane Blvd., Kankakee, died at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, at St. Mary's Hospital, following a sudden illness. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Collette, he was born Nov. 25, 1908, in L'Erable. In April, 1934 he was married to the former Dorothy White. She died in January, 1963. In June, 1972, in Kankakee, he was married to the former Vernice Brouillette, who survives. For 11 years, Mr. Collette was a deputy clerk in the Kankakee County clerk's office and for 25 years, he was an election judge in the fourth ward. His memberships included St. Rose of Lima Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Kankakee American Legion Post, the Bradley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, the Moose Lodge and the Elks Club. Mr. Collette was a veteran of service during World War II. Survivors in addition to his wife, include a son, Dennis of Bourbonnais; three daughters, Janice Wilson of Kankakee, Dodie Rayman of Westerville, Ohio and Sherryl Nelson of Emmington; 17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Beulah McMillan of Denver, Colo., Lydia Kreeb of Forrest and Della Amoit of Joliet. Visitation at the Clancy Funeral Home will be from 4-9 p.m. Thursday. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Rose of Lima Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made for the Kankakee Fire Department Paramedics.

February 11, 1952
Mrs. Mabel Collette,
Lifetime Resident Of Kankakee, Dies
Mrs. Mabel Collette, 62, of 246 ½ West Court street, died at 3:30 a.m. today after a short illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, but friends may call at the Clancy funeral home Saturday night and until the time of services. She was born in Kankakee on Aug. 21, 1889, and lived here all her life. Surviving are her husband, Jerry; sons, Jerry Jr., Adelore, Robert and Kenneth; daughters, Mrs. Isabelle Warino, Mrs. Fern Boyd, Mrs. Laura Smith, Mrs. Beatrice Frechette, Mrs. Rosemary Chartier, all of Kankakee, and Mrs. Lorraine Stiles of California; two sisters, Mrs. Fern Bouchard and Mrs. Blanch Wilson, both of Kankakee; a brother, Leo of Harvey 22 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

May 28, 1960
Mrs. Hattie Cyr, 83, Dies; Funeral Rites Saturday
Mrs. Hattie Cyr, 83, of 251 S. Dearborn Ave., died Wednesday night following an apparent heart attack. Her body was found this morning by a neighbor who called the emergency squad. Two tanks of oxygen were administered in an attempt to revive her. She was born Sept. 8, 1876 at Ashkum. She is survived by her husband, George, whom she married in Ashkum in August 1893. Mrs. Cyr is also survived by daughters, Mrs. William Korstick and Mrs. A.E. Halbmaier, both of Kankakee; three grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Eugene Marcotte, Ashkum. Two sisters and a brother preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Rose Church. Burial will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the Clancy Funeral Home after noon on Friday and until time of the services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8:15 p.m. Friday.

October 1986
Armand J. Cyrier
Armand J. "Frenchy" Cyrier, 75, of Kankakee, died Thursday (Oct. 16, 1986) at Bradley Royale Nursing Center following an extended illness. Visitation will be at 2-7 p.m. Sunday at the Clancy Funeral Home, Kankakee, with a rosary service to be held at 4 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Kankakee. Mr. Cyrier was born Nov. 20, 1910 in Rockville Township to Archille and Louise Marcotte Cyrier. Survivors include three sisters, Loretta Lehn of Greenville, Ill., Yvonne Cyrier and Lucille Breault, both of Kankakee; one brother, Alphonse of Kankakee; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Leo. Mr. Cyrier was a retired employee of the Roper Corp.'s outdoor products division in Bradley, where he had worked for 38 years. He was a World War II Army veteran, a member of Kankakee American Legion Post 85, St. Patrick Catholic Church and its Holy Name Society. Burial will be in Mount Calvery Cemetery.

June 1979
Charles Cyrier
Charles Justin Crier, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cyrier, 881 S. Elm St., Kankakee, died Wednesday at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. He was born prematurely Monday at Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee, and weighed two pounds, two ounces. He was transferred to Urbana shortly after birth and was a patient in the special care unit of the Carle Foundation Hospital. Survivors include, in addition to his parents; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kliest of Kankakee; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Justin Cyrier of Bourbonnais; paternal great-grandmothers, Edna Cyrier of Kankakee and Catherine Matthias of Momence; and several aunts and uncles. Graveside rites will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Cemetery, the Rev. Harold Devereaux officiating. Arrangements were completed by the Fitzpatrick Funeral Home.

March 1969
Mrs. Irene Cyrier, Kankakee, Dies;
Rites Wednesday
Mrs. Irene Cyrier, 66, of 289 Hobbie Ave., died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. She had been taken to St. Mary's Hospital by the emergency squad of the Kankakee fire department, but was dead on arrival there. Mrs. Cyrier was a housewife and lived most of her life in the area. She was a member of St. Teresa Church. The former Irene VadeBonCoeur, was born Dec. 13, 1902, in Beaverville and was married Dec. 25, 1921, at St. Mary Church, Beaverville, to Joachim Cyrier. She is survived by daughters, Mrs. Marcella Mote of St. Anne and Mrs. Madeline Arseneau of Beaverville; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brothers, Lawrence VadeBonCoeur of Donovan, Phillip VadeBonCoeur of Watseka, and Arthur VadeBonCoeur of Bradley; sisters, Mrs. Madoza Arseneau of Beaverville and Mrs. Mary Cyrier of Florida. The funeral will be at St. Teresa Church at 11 a.m. Wednesday with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation is at Clancy Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Tuesday and until the services. The rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

August 1981
Joachim Cyrier
Joachim "Joe" Cyrier, 80 formerly of 162 Norma Drive, Bradley, died at 9:55 p.m. Monday at St. mary's Hospital, following a long illness. He was born April 16, 1901, in St. Anne to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cyrier. He was married Dec. 26, 1923, at St. mary Church, Beaverville, to the former Irene VadeBonCoeur. She died March 5, 1969. Mr. Cyrier was a retired Bourbonnais area farmer and had also been employed at the A.O. Smith Corp. for 15 years. He was a member of St. Teresa Holy Name Society. Survivors include two daughters, Marcella Mote of Bradley and Madeline Arseneau of Beaverville; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Two sisters and two brothers are deceased. Visitation at the Clancy Funeral Home will be from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Clancy Funeral Home. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. The Rev. Robert VadeBonCoeur, a nephew of Mr. Cyrier's, will be celebrant of the funeral mass at 11 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. A memorial in Mr. Cyrier's name has been established for Immaculate Conception Church.

September 1970
Mary Cyrier, Kankakee, Dies;
Services Pending
Mrs. Mary Cyrier, 74, 491 S. Noel, left Kankakee last Sunday kee resident, died Saturday morning at Ocala, Fla. Mrs. Cyrier and her husband, Noel, left Kankakee Sunday to spend the fall and winter in Florida. She was born Aug. 17, 1896, at Beaverville. She married Noel Cyrier Dec. 26, 1917, at St. Mary's Church in Beaverville. He survives. Also surviving are daughters, Mrs. Robert Hammond and Mrs. Robert Morgan, both of Kankakee; brothers, Lawrence and Phillip Vade Bon Coeur, both of Iroquois County, and Arthur Vade Bon Coeur of Bourbonnais; a sister, Mrs. Leo Arseneau of Iroquois County; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Cyrier was a member of the Council of Catholic Women of St. Rose of Lima Church and the American Legion Auxiliary of Beaverville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Senesac Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Rose Church for Mrs. Mary Cyrier, formerly of 491 S. Winfield Ave., who died Saturday morning in Ocala, Fla. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary. Visitation will continue until 10 p.m. today at the Senesac Funeral Home, where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. today.

July 3, 1985
Ronald Cyrier
Ronald Cyrier, 78, of St. Anne, died Wednesday at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on April 19, 1907 in Manteno to Author Cyrier and Nelda Brais. He was a retired steamfitter for the State of Illinois, a member of the St. Anne Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society of the Catholic Church. He served in WWII with the Coast Guard and belonged to American Legion Post 755 and Union Local 383. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Lois) Outsen of St. Anne and Mrs. Roland (Gwenth) Krapf, Vallejo, Claif.; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; two brothers, Edgar and Vincent, both of Manteno; two sisters, Rosaleen Beaupre of Kankakee and Clair Patton of Manteno. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Visitation is today at the Houk Funeral Home, St. Anne, from 4-9 p.m. with wake services at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Anne with Rev. Donald Lund officiating. Burial will be held at the Mount Calvary Cemetery, Kankakee. Memorials can be made to the St. Anne Fire Department Ambulance Squad.

November 2, 1954
E.R. Cyrier, 70, Dies;
Set Funeral Services Tuesday
Eustache R. (Pete) Cyrier, 70, of 306 S. Rosewood Ave., died Saturday at 2 a.m. in St. Mary's Hospital following a long illness. Born May 24, 1884 at Manteno, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ludger Cyrier. He was a life-long resident of Kankakee County, farmed near St. Anne for 28 years and had lived in Kankakee for five years. In 1922 he married Eva Marcotte who died five years ago. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Patrick's Church. Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Francis Marie Charrstrom of Chicago and Miss Cecilia Cyrier, at home; sisters, Miss DesNeiges Cyrier and Blanche Cyrier of Bourbonnais; brothers Lionel of Bourbonnais, and Alphonse and Charles of Kankakee, and one grandson. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. The body is at the Senesac Funeral Home where friends may call after 1 p.m. today and until the time for services. The rosary will be recited at 9 p.m. today.

November 3, 1949
Mrs. E.R. Cyrier, St. Anne, Dies in Chicago Hospital
Mrs. E.R. Cyrier, 62, of St. Anne, died Saturday night at Passavant hospital, Chicago. Mrs. Cyrier was born May 30, 1887 at Bourbonnais, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Marcotte. She attended Notre Dame convent in Bourbonnais and graduated from St. Xavier academy in Chicago. For 16 years she taught in the Kankakee public schools. She was married to E.R. Cyrier Feb. 22, 1922. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Frances Marie, instructor at Scott Air Force base at Belleville, and Cecillia, kindergarten teacher at Steuben school; a sister Mrs. Zephire Giruox of Graceville, Minn., and three brothers, Eugene of Herscher, John of St. Anne and Francis of Chicago. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Anne Catholic church. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the Houk funeral home in St. Anne Tuesday evening and Wednesday afternoon and evening. The Ladies of St. Anne of St. Anne Catholic church will meet at the funeral home to recite the rosary Wednesday at 8 p.m.

August 1980
Noel Cyrier
Noel E. Cyrier, 82, RR 3, Kankakee, and Ocalla, Fla., a lifelong resident of the Greater Kankakee area, died at 6:05 a.m. today at St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee, following a long illness. Mr. Cyrier was born March 16, 1898, in Aroma Township to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cyrier. On Dec. 26, 1917, he was married at St. mary's Catholic Church, Beaverville, to the former Mary VadeBonCoeur, who died Sept. 5, 1970. On Oct. 20, 1973, he was married at St. Trinity Catholic Church in Ocala to the former Anne Guttenburger who survives. Also surviving are daughters, Delila Hammond and Mary Morgan, both of Kankakee; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 17 step-great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Joachim Cyrier of Bourbonnais. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, one brother and two sisters. Mr. Cyrier, who spent the last 15 winters in Ocala, farmed from 1918 until 1940 when he went to work for the Joliet Army Ammunition plant until 1945. From 1945 until 1963, he worked for Mobil Chemical Corp. He was a former member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and was a member of St. Trinity Catholic Church in Ocala, where he also belonged to the Senior Citizens Club. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Senesac Kankakee Funeral Home followed by a funeral mass at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Robert VadeBonCoeur, a nephew of Mr. Cyrier, will officiate and burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home will be from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. Saturday until the time of services. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday. A memorial has been established for St. Mary's Church.