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| 34101 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 18 May 1970 Herron HARDIN Harry Allen Herron, 88 of Hardin, died Saturday at Jersey County Hospital, where h e had been a patient for two weeks. Born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Scott Herron on April 25, 1882, in Illinois, he was married to Electa, who died in 1965. He is survived by three daughters , Mrs. Elizabeth Groppel of Jerse yville, Mrs. Myrtle Williams of Hardin, and Mrs. LeVeta Bailey of Emporia, Kan; a son, Howar d Herron of Newton, Ill.; five grandchildren , and 13 greatgrandchildren. He also leaves three half-brothers, John Herron of California, Cecil Herron of White Hall, an d Carl Herron. A sister, Lottie Craigmiles of Hardin and a half-sister, Nellie Herron of Whit e Hall are surviving also. Fiends may call at the C.C. Hanks Funeral Home in Hardin after 3 p.m. today. The body will be moved to the Presbyterian Church in Hardin where the Rev. James O. Jarrell w ill officiate at funeral services Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment will be in the Hardin Cemetery. The Heart Fund has been designated as a memorial. | Herron, Harry Allen (I17258)
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| 34102 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 18 Oct 1930 page 6 Mr .and Mrs. Howard Worsham of 914 East Fourth street are the parents of a daughter, born thi s morning. The baby is the couple's first child. Mrs. Worsham was before her marriage, Miss M ildred Matthews. Elba VanekCOLOMA -- Elba Vanek, 74, of Coloma, formerly of Downers Grove, Ill., passed awa y Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph.A Celebration of Life Servic e will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday (Central Standard Time) at Elliston Funeral Home, Grant an d First Streets, Hinsdale, Ill. Burial will follow at Bronzewood Cemetery in Oak Wood, Ill. F riends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday (CST) at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to I t Is Written, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Local arrangements are entrusted to Kerley-Starks & Me nchinger Family Funeral Home, St. Joseph. Those wishing to share a memory or sign the guest b ook online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com | Worsham, Elba (I16907)
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| 34103 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 18 Oct 1938 Double Wedding at St. Charles Leland Cunningham of East Alton and Miss Virginia Chappell of 603 Clay street, and Phillip Ru sh and Miss Inez Smith of Alton were married in a double wedding at St Charles, Mo., Saturday ni ght at 11 o'clock. Justice Joseph Malone officiated, the wedding taking place at the Malone h ome. Mr. Cunningham is the son of B. V. Cunningham, village trustee of East Alton, and Mrs, Cunnin gham, of 708 Kingshighway, and is employed as a machinist at Western Cartridge Company, His bride , daughter of Mr. and Mrs; J Roy Chappell, is with the Newberry Store on West Third street, Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham have gone to housekeeping on St. Louis avenue in East Alton. Mr. and Mrs. Rush are residing with Mr. Rush's parents on Lampert street. Mr. Rush is a machi nist at Western Cartridge Company, and Mrs. Rush is employed at the White Kitchen in Wood River. | Family: Phillip Rush / Roberta Inez Sneed (F6333)
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| 34104 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 18 Oct 1938 Double Wedding at St. Charles Leland Cunningham of East Alton and Miss Virginia Chappell of 603 Clay street, and Phillip Ru sh and Miss Inez Smith of Alton were married in a double wedding at St Charles, Mo., Saturday ni ght at 11 o'clock. Justice Joseph Malone officiated, the wedding taking place at the Malone h ome. Mr. Cunningham is the son of B. V. Cunningham, village trustee of East Alton, and Mrs, Cunnin gham, of 708 Kingshighway, and is employed as a machinist at Western Cartridge Company, His bride , daughter of Mr. and Mrs; J Roy Chappell, is with the Newberry Store on West Third street, Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham have gone to housekeeping on St. Louis avenue in East Alton. Mr. and Mrs. Rush are residing with Mr. Rush's parents on Lampert street. Mr. Rush is a machi nist at Western Cartridge Company, and Mrs. Rush is employed at the White Kitchen in Wood River. | Family: Phillip Rush / Roberta Inez Sneed (F6333)
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| 34105 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 18 Sep 1962 Cheryl Geske Cheryl Ann Geske, 4, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Geske of 97 Redwood Drive, Godfrey. die d Monday in Cardinal Glennon Hospital, St. Louis, of leukemia. Since the beginning of her illness 11 months ago. Cheryl Ann had been in the hospital three d ifferent times and had last entered 11 days ago. She was born in Alton March 10, 1958. Survivors beside her parents are a brother, Duanc; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sa muel Geske, Hardin, and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alverson, Jerseyville. Funeral rites will he conducted Wednesday at 1 p. m. in Brown Street Baptist Church by the Re v. Gaylord Hamilton. Burial will be in Valhalla Memorial Park. The body is at Smith Funeral Home, Alton, where friends may call after 7 p. m. today and unti l 11 a. m. Wednesday when the body will be taken to the church. Alton Evening Telegraph 20 Sep 1962 Cheryl Geske Rites Conducted Funeral services for Cheryl Geske, 4, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Geske, 97 Redwood Drive , Godfrey, were conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Brown Street Baptist Church by the Rev. Gayl ord Hamilton. Burial was in Valhalla Memorial Park. Casketbearers were James Blair, John Underwood, Roland Jouett, and Donald Wanle. | Geske, Cheryl Ann (I17227)
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| 34106 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Snider, Cathy Lynn (I17141)
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| 34107 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 2 Apr 1968 Peeler HARDINMrs. Melissa Jane Peeler, 76, widow of Jane Peeler, died Monday evening at Jersey Comm unity Hospital Jerseyville, following a long illness. A life-time resident of Calhoun County, Mrs. Peeler was born Oct. 16, 1891, to the late Mr. a nd Mrs. William Snider. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Malissa Powell, East Hardin; two brothers, John and Theod ore Snider, Hardin, and sister, Mrs. Flora Dorman Wood River. There are six grandchildre n a n d 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in the C.C. Hanks Funeral Home, Hardin with the R ev. Ralph Anderso officiating. Burial will be Hardin Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral horne will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Alton Evening Telegraph 3 Apr 1968 Peeler Funeral HARDIN Funeral services for Mrs. Melissa Jane Peeler, 76, of Hardin, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in the C. C. Hanks Funeral Home, Hardin, with the Rev. Ralph Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Hardin Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home began at 2 p.m. today. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Malissa Powell, East Hardin; two sons, Raymond, Hardin, and Ho ward, California; two brothers, John and Theodore Snider, Hardin; a sister, Mrs. Flora Dorman , Wood River; six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. | Snider, Malissa Jane (I17302)
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| 34108 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 2 Dec 1960 J. A. Snider HARDINIn ill health for more than a year, Joseph A. Snider, 65, died Thursday at 1:20 p.m. , in Jersey Community Hospital, Jerseyville, where he had been a patient for one day. He had been in and out of the hospital several times since the beginning of his illness. A life-long resident of Hardin, he was born Sept. 12, 1895, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ab ner Snider. Surviving are a son, George Irvin Snider, East Alton; two brothers, Earl and George, Hardin ; a sister, Mrs. Electa Herron, Hardin, and two grandchildren. Mr. Snider was a member of Finrt Presbyterian Church, Hardin, and funeral rites Saturday a t 2 p.m. will be conducted in the church. Burial will be in the Hardin Cemetery. The body is at the C.C. Hanks Funeral home where friends may call. The family has designed the Cancer Society as a memorial for Mr. Snider | Snider, Joseph M. (I16834)
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| 34109 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 2 Jan 1936 Fred Zapp of Mascoutah, Ill., and Beulah Mathews of Fieldon, Ill., were licensed to wed hi Ea st St. Louis this week. | Family: Fred Zapp / Beulah R. Mathews (F6283)
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| 34110 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 2 Jan 1936 Fred Zapp of Mascoutah, Ill., and Beulah Mathews of Fieldon, Ill., were licensed to wed hi Ea st St. Louis this week. | Family: Fred Zapp / Beulah R. Mathews (F6283)
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| 34111 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 20 Feb 1954 James Peeler HARDIN-Funeral services for James Peeler, 67, a painter and life-long resident of Hardin, wil l be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday in First Presbyterian Church here. The Rev. Frank Cook o f Rock Fall and the Rev. Harry Frazier of Jerseyville will conduct the rites. Burial will b e in Hardin Cemetery. The body is at Hanks Funeral Home where friends may call. Peeler, who was widely acquainted in Calhoun County, is survived by his widow, the former Mel issa Snider; a daughter, Mrs. Melissa Powell, Hardin, and two sons, Howard of California an d Raymond of Hardin. | Peeler, James Irving (I17106)
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| 34112 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: Larry Skaggs / Loretta Mills (F6394)
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| 34113 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: Larry Skaggs / Loretta Mills (F6394)
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| 34114 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 21 Apr 1969 Peeler HARDIN - Visitation at the C. C. Hanks Funeral Home, Hardin, will begin after 2 p.m. Tuesda y for Raymond Warren Peeler, 58, of Hardin. The district manager for the Modern Woodman. Life Insurance Co., died at 10 a.m. Sunday at th e Jersey Community Hospital. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Peeler, he was born May 27, 1910, in Hardin. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. John Ratcliff, officiating. Burial will be in the Hardin Cemete ry. Survivors include his widow, the former Kathryn Mae Johnston; a daughter, Mrs. Audrey Akers o f Brighton; two sons, Ray E. and James of Hardin; nine grandchildren; a greatgrandchild; a br other, Howard of California; and a sister, Mrs. Melissa Powell of Fieldon. | Peeler, Raymond Warren (I17107)
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| 34115 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 21 Jun 1960 H.D. Melton HARDIN Harold D. Melton, 53, of 410 Job St., East Alton, who had been ill and a patient in a St. Louis hospital recently, died unexpectedly Monday. He suffered the fatal illness a t home and was moved to Wood River Township Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arriva l at 4:55 p.m. Mr. Melton, a carpenter by trade, had returned home from a St. Louis hospital last week and w as believed to have been making satisfactory progress toward recovery. He resided in Alton area for the past 23 years, and was a member of Wood River Lodge, 1062, A .F. & A.M. He was a membger of the Methodist Church and belonged to Carpenter's Local 73, St . Louis. Born at Westfield, Ill., Dec. 7, 1906, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Willia m Melton. He was married in 1936 to the former Viola Sniders (sic). Surviving are his wife; a brother, Wayne of Monrovia, Calif., and two sisters. The body is at C. C. Hanks Funeral Home in Hardin where friends may call after 1 p.m. today. Funeral rites will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home by the Rev. Anton S . Fablan. Burial will be in Hardin Cemetery. Masonic rites will be conducted at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. | Melton, Harvey D. (I17448)
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| 34116 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 22 Mar 1957 page 18 Donna Earth Honored At Bridal Shower WOOD RIVER Miss Donna Barth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Barth of Bethalto, who ill bec ome the bride of Gary Worsham, son of Mrs. Worsham and the late Howard Worsham of Bethalto, w as honored at a bridal shower Sunday evening. The party was held at the home of Mrs. Earl Traylor, 341 Lorena Ave., witih 14 guests in atte ndance. Games were the diversion of the evening with prizes awarded to Mrs. Holland Jun, Mrs. Warre n Kress, Mrs. Henry Friedman, Mrs. Gene Kelly, Mrs. Wilard Mathews and Miss Sandra Worsham. The wedding of the couple will be an event of May 31 at 8 p.m at the Bethalto Baptist Church. | Family: Gary Worsham / Donna Barth (F6300)
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| 34117 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 22 Mar 1957 page 18 Donna Earth Honored At Bridal Shower WOOD RIVER Miss Donna Barth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Barth of Bethalto, who ill bec ome the bride of Gary Worsham, son of Mrs. Worsham and the late Howard Worsham of Bethalto, w as honored at a bridal shower Sunday evening. The party was held at the home of Mrs. Earl Traylor, 341 Lorena Ave., witih 14 guests in atte ndance. Games were the diversion of the evening with prizes awarded to Mrs. Holland Jun, Mrs. Warre n Kress, Mrs. Henry Friedman, Mrs. Gene Kelly, Mrs. Wilard Mathews and Miss Sandra Worsham. The wedding of the couple will be an event of May 31 at 8 p.m at the Bethalto Baptist Church. | Family: Gary Worsham / Donna Barth (F6300)
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| 34118 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 24 Jan 1969 page 19 MATTHEWS Fieldon-Thomas Kinsman Matthews, 93, of Rte. 1, Fieldon (Nutwood), died at 10:25 a.m. Thursda y at the Firmin Desloge Hospital in St. Louis, MO., where he had been a patient for eight day s. The retired farmer was born April 15, 1875, in Jersey County. He married Ida Ramsey Matthews , who survives. In addition to his widow, he is survived by one son, Willard of Alton; three brothers, Mrs. M ildred Worsham of Bethalto, Mrs. Velma Broadman of Onteria, Calif., and Mrs. Beulah Zapp of M ascoutah; six step-children; 19 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter and one son. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home in Jerseyville , the Rev. A.J. Maggos of Alton officiating. Burial will be in Hardin Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Saturda y. | Mathews, Thomas Kinsman (I17016)
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| 34119 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 24 Mar 1917 Body of Mrs. Mathcws Taken to Hardin Friday For Burial. The body of Mrs. T. K. Mathews who died at her home near Grafton, was taken to Hardin Frida y morning on a yacht for burial. Mrs. Mathews had only been a resident of this city for a few weeks, ha ving moved from Hardln. She was taken ill with pneumonia a few days ago, which proved fatal. Shc leaven to mourn her loss a young husband, four daughters and one son, besides many othe r relatives. Funeral services were conducted as soon as the funeral party got to Hardin. Burial was in Har din Cemetery, A large number of friends and relatives of the family accompanied the remains to its last res ting place. Alton Evening Telegraph 26 Mar 1917 Death of Mrs. T. K. Mrs. T.'TK. Mathews, aged 38 years, died at her home about 3 miles north of Grafton, early Th ursday morning, after a brief illness of pneumonia. Mrs. Mathews was formely of Hardin, Ill., and moved to Grafton a few mouths ago with her husb and and family. She is survived by her husband and five children, four girls and one boy, between the ages o f four and sixteen years. The body will be taken to her former home in Hardin for burial | Snider, Katherine Olive (I16898)
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| 34120 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 25 Jun 1955 Jesse Snider HARDIN Jesse Snider, 59 a retired farmer, died at 6 a. m today in a hospital at Jacksonvill e, of a heart attack. A son of the late Abner and Isabelle East Snider, he was born and reared in the Hardin vicini ty. Surviving are a sister, Mrs Harry Herron of Hardin and three brothers, George Joseph and Earl , all of Hardin. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. The body is at Hanks Funeral Home where friends may call Sunday evening and until tim of th e funeral. Funeral rites where conducted Monday at 2 p. m in Hardin Presbyterian Church be th e Rev. Lyle D. Stone. Burial will be in Hardin Cemetery / | Snider, Jesse A (I16719)
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| 34121 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 26 Dec 1956 Eddie Smith HARDIN. Eddie Raymond Smith, 55, died unexpectedly Saturday morning at the home of David Mc Gee, south of Hardin, where he had been staying a few weeks. He was the son Charles and Mar y Snider of Smith and was born at Rosedale. The family moved here when he was a small boy and he had spent his entire life it this commun ity, where he worked as a painter and at general labor. He is survived by two sons and two daughters; Charles East Alton; Eddie Lee, Decatur; Mrs. Eu la Kladar, Wood River and Mrs. Imogene Powell, Decatur. The surviving brothers are: Henry, Ha rdin: Charles, Alton, and two surviving sister are Mrs. Ed Tavernier, Hardin and Mrs. Rebecc a Taviner, Jerseyville. There are six grand children. Funeral, services were conducted at the Presbyterian Church Monday afternoon (by the Rev. Lyl e D. Stone. Burial was in the Hardin Cemetery. | Smith, Edward Raymond (I17335)
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| 34122 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 26 Dec 1959 Franklin and Worsham Invitations Out Invitations have been mailed for the wedding of Miss Sandra Worsham to Larry Franklin. Miss Worsham is the daughter of Mrs. Howard Worsham of 319 Williams St., Bethalto, and the la te Mr. Worsham. Her fiance is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Franklin of 219 E. Sherman St. , Bethalto. The couple will be married Jan. 2 at 4 o'clock in First Baptist Church, Bethalto. Pastor Mera ll Franklin, brother of the groom will officiate at the ceremony. The bride-elect was graduated from Civic Memorial High School, Bethalto. Mr. Franklin attende d Roxana Community High School and served four years in the Navy. He is employed by Shell Oi l Co. | Family: Larry Franklin / Sandra Worsham (F6298)
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| 34123 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 26 Dec 1959 Franklin and Worsham Invitations Out Invitations have been mailed for the wedding of Miss Sandra Worsham to Larry Franklin. Miss Worsham is the daughter of Mrs. Howard Worsham of 319 Williams St., Bethalto, and the la te Mr. Worsham. Her fiance is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Franklin of 219 E. Sherman St. , Bethalto. The couple will be married Jan. 2 at 4 o'clock in First Baptist Church, Bethalto. Pastor Mera ll Franklin, brother of the groom will officiate at the ceremony. The bride-elect was graduated from Civic Memorial High School, Bethalto. Mr. Franklin attende d Roxana Community High School and served four years in the Navy. He is employed by Shell Oi l Co. | Family: Larry Franklin / Sandra Worsham (F6298)
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| 34124 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 27 Aug 1943 Harry Herman Buried At Coffeyville, Kan Harry Herman, 46, a former Alton resident, who died Sunday at Tulsa, Okla., was buried Thursd ay at Coffeyville, Kan., his home He was a son of the late William and Nettle Armstrong Herman of Alton. He leaves two sisters , Mrs. Russell Mills of 611 East Fourth Street, and Mrs. Flora Carr of Quincy; and a brother , Ancil W. Herman of 525 Wyss avenue. | Herman, Harry V. (I17299)
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| 34125 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 27 Dec 1954 James H. Snider JERSEYVILLE-- James Henry Snider, 79, a native and life-long resident of Jersey County, die d Sunday at 1:15 a.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Swan, 905 Lovejoy St. He was born Feb. 20, 1875, a son of the late James and Rebecca Hill Snider. Surviving, in addition to his daughter, Mrs. Swan, are another daughter, Mrs. Elmer Sheldon , Beardstown, and three sons, Elmer, Clarence, and Harold, all of Jerseyville. Funeral rites will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Hardin Presbyterian Church by the Rev. L yle D. Stone of Hamburg. Burial will be in Hardin Cemetery. The body is at Gubser Funeral Hom e where friends may call. | Snider, James Henry (I16695)
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| 34126 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 27 Feb 1969 Bailey HARDIN Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at the C. C. Hanks Funeral Home, here, for Wilson R. Bailey, 79, a retired agricultural laborer, who died at 7 a.m. Wednesday at the Jer sey Community Hospital. Born in Calhoun County, Jan 26, 1890, his parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bailey. His wife, the former Minnie Geske, preceded him in death in 1944. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Margaret Wilson of Grafton, Mrs. Lelah Edmiston and Mrs. Adah Rose Smith, both of Alton; two sons, Aubrey of Fieldon and Jacob of Kampsville ; and 18 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Swief of the Baptist Church of Hardin, presiding. Burial will be in the Hardin City Cemeery. | Bailey, Wilson Rush (I17175)
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| 34127 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 28 Apr 1977 Snider HARDIN - George Snider, 84, of Hardin, died Wednesday at Jersey Community Hospital. A veteran of World War I, he was a retired farmer. He Is survived by his widow, the former Callie Blackwell; two sons, Omar of Godfrey, Wayne o f Jerseyvllle; four grandchildren; and a brother, Earl of Hardin. Friends may call after 4 p. m. today at Hanks Funeral Home, Hardin. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Presbyterian Church of Hardin by the Rev. M. E dwards Breed. Burial will be in Hardin Cemetery. Presbyterian Church of Hardin has been designated as a mem orial. | Snider, George H. (I16844)
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| 34128 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 29 Jun 1951 Engagement of Miss Betty Skinner Announced Announcement is being made by Mr. and Mrs. John Skinner of Jerseyville of the engagement of t heir youngest daughter, Miss Betty Skinner to Robert Ritter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rltte r of Jerseyvllle. Miss Skinner was graduated from the Jerseyville Community High School with the class of 195 1 and is employed at Inman's store, Jerseyville. The prospective groom is a graduate of Jerseyville Community High School, finishing in 1950 . He is employed by the North End Appliance .Company, Jerseyville. The Telegraph 1 Dec 1991 Ritter Robert and Betty Ritter of Jerseyville are observing their 40th wedding anniversary today. Ri tter retired after 33 years of service from Jersey County Motors where he was part owner. He and the former Betty Skinner exchanged vows on Dec. 1,1951, at St Francis Xavier Church i n Jerseyville with the Rev. Griffin officiating. They are the parents of Mrs. Ron (Pamela) Huff of Cheyenne, Wyo.; Patricia Ritter of Aurora ; Mrs. Joe (Penny) lantria and Mrs. John (Polly) Rutter, both of Naperville. | Family: Robert Joseph Ritter / Betty Joan Skinner (F6411)
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| 34129 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 29 Jun 1951 Engagement of Miss Betty Skinner Announced Announcement is being made by Mr. and Mrs. John Skinner of Jerseyville of the engagement of t heir youngest daughter, Miss Betty Skinner to Robert Ritter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rltte r of Jerseyvllle. Miss Skinner was graduated from the Jerseyville Community High School with the class of 195 1 and is employed at Inman's store, Jerseyville. The prospective groom is a graduate of Jerseyville Community High School, finishing in 1950 . He is employed by the North End Appliance .Company, Jerseyville. The Telegraph 1 Dec 1991 Ritter Robert and Betty Ritter of Jerseyville are observing their 40th wedding anniversary today. Ri tter retired after 33 years of service from Jersey County Motors where he was part owner. He and the former Betty Skinner exchanged vows on Dec. 1,1951, at St Francis Xavier Church i n Jerseyville with the Rev. Griffin officiating. They are the parents of Mrs. Ron (Pamela) Huff of Cheyenne, Wyo.; Patricia Ritter of Aurora ; Mrs. Joe (Penny) lantria and Mrs. John (Polly) Rutter, both of Naperville. | Family: Robert Joseph Ritter / Betty Joan Skinner (F6411)
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| 34130 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 29 Oct 1935 Mrs. HARDIN, Oct.29 Funeral services .were held at the Pentecostal Church here at 2 p. m. today for Mrs. Carlea n Ruyle, 35, wife of William Ruyje, who died at her home west of here Sunday after an illnes s Of a few days caused from pneumonia. The Rev. Fred Smith pastor of the church officiated an d burial was made in the City cemetery. Besides the husband, three children, William A. Jr., Vera,-and Minnie Rose; her parents, Mr . and, Mrs August Geske; one brother, Samuel Geske of Hardin; and three sisters Mrs. Wilson B ailey, of Hardin, Mrs Emma Hadly of California and Mrs Bessie Hunt of Alton, survive. | Geske, Carlean Armenta (I17170)
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| 34131 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 3 May 1911 page 2 DEATH OF MRS. ELIZABETH SNIDER Member of Old Madison County Pioneer Families Dies in Centralia, Washington Mrs. Elizabeth Snider, wife of J.A. Snider, is dead at her home in Centralia, Washington, whe re the family moved about six years ago. She was a daughter of Samuel Buckley a pioneer resi dent of Madison county and was born near Edwardsville June 14, 1856. She spent most of her l ife in Madison and Jersey counties and has hosts of friends in each county. She leaves her h usband and four sons, Fred E. Snider of Elm Street, Northside; C.R. Snider of Guthrie, Oklaho ma, E.E. Snider of Sterling, Ill., and C.B. of Portland, Oregon. Five brothers survive also . They are Dr. Webb and L.C. Buckley of Edwardsville, James Buckley of Sterling, Jack Buckle y of Pana, and William Buckley of Weatherford, Texas. Fred E. Snider was informed of his mot hers death yesterday afternoon. The funeral was held Wednesday and burial was in Washington . | Buckley, Mary Elizabeth (I16693)
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| 34132 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 3 Nov 1947 Mrs. Rachel Snider Of Jersey Dies JERSEYV1LLE, Nov. 3.After an extended decline In health, Mrs. Rachel Annie Snider, 68, die d at 12:30 a, m. today at the home of her daughter, near Dow. She was the wife of James Henr y Snider, well-known farmer of Mississippi township, Jersey county. Mrs. Snider was a daughter of the late Gottlieb Oeltle and Rollie Qalesby Oettle, also farm r esidents of Mississippi township. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs . Swan, and Mrs. Elmer Sheldon of Stanton, Mo.; and by three sons, Clarence, Elmer, and Harold Snider of Jerseyvllle. The body is at the Gubser funeral home. Alton Evening Telegraph 4 Nov 1947 Funoral of Mrs. Snider JERSEYVILLE.Funeral services for Mrs. Rachael Annie Snider, 68, wife of James Henry Snider , will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church at Hardin. The Rev. Roy Filby will officiate, and burial will be in the Hardin cemetery. Mrs. Snider was the daughter of the late Gottleib and Rollie Galesby Oettle and was born Aug . 20, 1879. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Swan, in Mississippi townshi p Monday. She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Swan and Mrs. Elmer Sheldon, at Stanton , Mo.; three sons, Clarence, Elmer, and Harold Snider, all of the Jerseyville vicinity. The body is at the Gubser funeral home. | Oettle, Rachel Annie (I16850)
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| 34133 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 31 Dec 1962 Gus Rush Gus Rush, 72, of Rte. 2, Edwardsville, died at 12:15 p.m. Saturday in Wood River Township Hospital, following an illness of six weeks. He had been a patient in the hospital for six days. Mr. Rush, a retired employe of International Shoe Co., had completed 30 years service with the company at time of his retirement in 1948. He was born at Winchester, June 30, 1890 and attended the Jersey County Schools. Surviving are his wife, Sarah, to whom he was married in 1914 at Hardin, a son, Phillip, Fosterburg; two sisters, Mrs. Latisha Carpunky, Alton, and Mrs. Myrtle Stiles, Rosedale, and three grandchildren. Funeral rites will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Streeper Funeral Home by the Rev. Paul S. Krebs, pastor of Twelfth Street Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Valhalla Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Tuesday. | Rush, August (I17154)
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| 34134 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 31 May 1962 Fortner-Tolbert Annoucenement is being made of the engagement of Miss Carolyn Margaret Olbert, daughter of Mr s. Charles L. Tolbert, 1701 Hale St., and the late Charles L. Tolbert and Donald Fortner, so n of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fortner of Riverside, Calif. Miss Tolbert is a 1961 graduate of Alton High School and is employed by Ganter Labortory Corp ., Burbank, Calif. Mr. Fortner is with the Navy, stationed at San Diego, Calif. | Family: Daniel Fortner / Carolyn Tolbert (F6263)
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| 34135 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 31 May 1962 Fortner-Tolbert Annoucenement is being made of the engagement of Miss Carolyn Margaret Olbert, daughter of Mr s. Charles L. Tolbert, 1701 Hale St., and the late Charles L. Tolbert and Donald Fortner, so n of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fortner of Riverside, Calif. Miss Tolbert is a 1961 graduate of Alton High School and is employed by Ganter Labortory Corp ., Burbank, Calif. Mr. Fortner is with the Navy, stationed at San Diego, Calif. | Family: Daniel Fortner / Carolyn Tolbert (F6263)
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| 34136 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 5 Dec 1957 Charles E. Slieff A former Altontian, Charles Elery Sheff, 67, died Wednesday afternoon at West Los Angeles, Ca lif., according to word received by Alton area relatives. He had been in ill health for som e time, and a daughter, Mrs. Adeline Drury of Godfrey, had been in West Los Angeles attendin g him since Thanksgiving. Mr. Sheff was born May 3, 1890 at Eldred. He was married to Laura Ellen Snider in Alton, an d they would have observed their 48th anniversary of their marriage, Dec. 22, had he lived. With his family he moved from Alton to California in 1939. He had been eomplyed here for a n umber of years by Hyndman Ice and Coal Co. In California he had been in the trucking business . In addition to his widow and daughter, Mrs. Drury, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Marc ella Bennett and Mrs, Marlene Baker, Los Angeles; six sons, Chester, Harold, Leroy, Paul, Dav id and Richard, all of California; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Nicholson of Edgar Springs, Mo., a nd Mrs. Lily Romane, Franklin Spur, .III.; 26 grandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert. Funeral services and burial will be at Santa Monica, Calif. The body is at Kingsley Ð Gales Funeral Homo, Santa Monica. | Sheff, Charles Elery (I16952)
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| 34137 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 5 Jul 1956 Crash Victims Rites Saturday page 7 JERSEYVILLE Funeral services for the three Jerseyville residents killed in an auto crash We dnesday evening on Rt. 67 in the southern part of the city will be held Saturday. Joseph Ritter's rites will be conducted at 9:30 a. m. at St. Francis Xavier Church with Fathe r John J. Clancy officiating. Burial will be in St. Franis Xavier Cemetery. The rotary will be recited at 8 p. m. Friday a t the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p. m. Friday. Surviving Ritter are his wife, Esther, three .sons, John Barry, Robert J. and Michael A., an d one daughter, Marjorie, all of Jerseyville, two brothers, John of Springfield, and Arthur o f Kampsville, and two sisters, Mrs. Robert Malloy of Jerseyville, and Mrs. Harry Home of Rawl ings,. Wyo. Alton Evening Telegraph 5 Jul 1956 page 1 Three Jerseyville residents and a St. Louisan were killed In Alton area traffic crashes Jul y 4. Six persons injured in crashes. The Jerseyville residents were killed and two others injured seriously in a collision involvi ng two autos and a truck on Rt. 67A in the Jerseyville limits near the Clark Service Statio n Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. Dead are: Joseph Ritter, 46, of 500 North State St., owner of an automobile agency here; Ome r Erdman, 47, and his wife, Mrs. Leavetta Erdman, 41, of East Prairie street. Injured were: Clarence W. Davis, 39, of 501 Fairground, and Mrs. Joseph Ritter, 45. Ritter was apparently killed instantly and Mr. and Mrs. Erdman died several minutes later i n Jersey Community Hospital. According: to state police, a car driven by Gayle Tucker, 33, of 800 Baxter, Jerseyville, wa s traveling north and struck the rear duel wheels of a tractor truck driven by W. L. Evans, 4 3, of Jerseyville. The Tucker vehicle was catapulted through the air and landed on top of th e Ritter auto, which was southbound. Police reported the top of Ritter's car was sheared off. Davis was admitted to the hospital w ith head and chest injuries and Mrs. Ritter with severe lacerations. Both were reported to b e in "fair" condition this morning. Tucker was given emergency treatment, then released. He was arrested at 1 a.m. following hi s release from the hospital and charged with driving a motor vehicle while under the influenc e of intoxicating liquor. He was taken to the county jail where bond was set at $5,000. The c omplaint was signed by State Patrolman Estcs of Jerseyville. Ritter was owner of Jersey County Motor Co., and was recently elected grand knight of the Jer seyville K. of C. Council. Erdman was employed by Shell Oil Co., and Mrs. Erdman was secretar y in the office of the Jersey County Illinois Veterans Commission. Their son-in- law, Robert Flynn, is a Jerse y County deputy sheriff. | Ritter, Joseph (I17349)
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| 34138 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 5 Jun 1979 AKERS-STORY Mr. and Mrs. James A. Akers Jr. of 408 E. Pearl St., Jerseyville, are announcing the engageme nt and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Janet Kimberly, to Warren James Story of Carro llton. Miss Akers and Mr. Story, son of Deloris Story, rural Carrollton, and the late James Warren S tory, will be married on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 6 p. m. at the United Methodist Church in Jerse yville. A reception will be given in the church social rooms after the ceremony, and a wedding danc e will be held in the American Legion Hall, Jerseyville, from 9 p.m. to l a.m. The bride-elect is a 1978 graduate of Jerseyville High School and attended Lewis and Clark Co mmunity College. Her fiance attended Carrollton schools and is employed on construction | Family: Warren James Story / Janet Kimberly Akers (F6327)
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| 34139 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 5 Jun 1979 AKERS-STORY Mr. and Mrs. James A. Akers Jr. of 408 E. Pearl St., Jerseyville, are announcing the engageme nt and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Janet Kimberly, to Warren James Story of Carro llton. Miss Akers and Mr. Story, son of Deloris Story, rural Carrollton, and the late James Warren S tory, will be married on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 6 p. m. at the United Methodist Church in Jerse yville. A reception will be given in the church social rooms after the ceremony, and a wedding danc e will be held in the American Legion Hall, Jerseyville, from 9 p.m. to l a.m. The bride-elect is a 1978 graduate of Jerseyville High School and attended Lewis and Clark Co mmunity College. Her fiance attended Carrollton schools and is employed on construction | Family: Warren James Story / Janet Kimberly Akers (F6327)
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| 34140 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Peeler, James (I17128)
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| 34141 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 6 May 1953 Theodore Gill Theodore Gill, 57, a nephew of Mrs. Grace Updike of 1003 State St., and a former resident o f Newbern, Jersey County, died this morning at Muskogee, Okla. Gill, who was a government employe, had been in Alaska when he became ill last January and h e was taken to Mayo Clinic at Rochester, Minn., for treatment and later was moved to Muskogee , Okla., where a brother resides. Gills wife and two children; his wifes uncle, and an airplane pilot were killed in an airpl ane accident two years ago last July when they were on their way from their home in Houston , Tex., to Boston, Mass., to enter the Gills son, John, in a school there. The plane belonged to Mrs. Gills uncle and was being piloted by his pilot. Bodies of the pla ne crash victims were not found for four months after the accident. Gill, whose parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Gill of Newbern, had visited Alton last Augus t with his aunt, Mrs. Updike, when he was on his way to Anchorage, Alaska. John Henry Gill and Misses Anna and Millie Gill of Newbern are cousins. Funeral services and burial will be at Muskogee | Gill, Leonard Theodore (I17327)
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| 34142 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 7 Feb 1979 Mildred E. Worsham, 68, of 319 Williams, Bethalto, was pronounced dead at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday a t her home following a house fire. The Alton native was the daughter of the late T. K. and Mary (Snider) Mathews, and married Ho ward Worsham on March 30,1929. He died Oct. 10,1956. Surviving are three daughters, Elba Vanek of Downers Grove, Ill., Jacquelyn Traylor of Bright on and Sandra Johnson of East Alton; a son, Gary of Florissant, Mo.; nine grandchildren; an d two sisters, Velma Boardman of San Bernadino, Calif., and Beulah Zapp of Mascoutah. A son, a brother, a sister, and a granddaughter preceded her in death. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home in Bethalto. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Bethalto with th e Rev. Charles S. West officiating. Burial will be in Upper Alton Cemetery and the church or the Bethalto Fire Department has bee n named as a memorial. | Mathews, Mildred E. (I17020)
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| 34143 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 7 Sep 1954 Geske-Alverson Wedding at Hardln Miss Betty Lou Alverson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alverson Sr., and Edward Geske, son o f Mr. and Mrs. Sam Geske of Hardin were married at the Baptist parsonage in Hardin- by the Re v. George Throgmorton at 2 o'clock Saturday. The couples attendants were sister and brother-in-law of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. John Passalaqua. A wedding reception was held at 4 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents. Those present w ere the Rev. and Mrs. Throgmorton and family of Hardin, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Geske of Hardin, Mr . and Mrs. Frank Passalaqua and family of Newton, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Taverners of Hardin, Do n Stern of Staunton, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alverson of St. Louis, and Mr. and Mrs. John Passalaqu a and daughter and Vincent Passalaqua. The bride attended Grafton schools and graduated from Jerseyville Community High School wit h the 1952 class. She is employed at Owens-Illinois Glass Co. Mr. Gieske attended the Hardi n schools and is also employed at Owens-Illinois Glass Co. Following the reception the young couple left for a short trip and will return to Alton wher e they have established their home. Alton Telegraph 5 Sep 2004 GESKE Edward and Bettie Geske of Godfrey are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. The former Bettie Alverson became the bride of Geske on Sept. 5, 1954, in Hardin. The Rev. Ge orge Throgmorton performed their ceremony. Geske retired from CBW Transport and works for Godfrey Bus Lines and Godfrey Tours and Charter. Their children are Linda Jackson and her husband, Kent, Duane Geske and his wife, Hilda, an d Ronald Geske and his wife, Patricia. A daughter, Cheryl Ann Geske, is deceased. The anniversary celebrants have four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. | Family: Edward Geske / Bettie Alverson (F6355)
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| 34144 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 7 Sep 1954 Geske-Alverson Wedding at Hardln Miss Betty Lou Alverson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alverson Sr., and Edward Geske, son o f Mr. and Mrs. Sam Geske of Hardin were married at the Baptist parsonage in Hardin- by the Re v. George Throgmorton at 2 o'clock Saturday. The couples attendants were sister and brother-in-law of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. John Passalaqua. A wedding reception was held at 4 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents. Those present w ere the Rev. and Mrs. Throgmorton and family of Hardin, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Geske of Hardin, Mr . and Mrs. Frank Passalaqua and family of Newton, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Taverners of Hardin, Do n Stern of Staunton, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alverson of St. Louis, and Mr. and Mrs. John Passalaqu a and daughter and Vincent Passalaqua. The bride attended Grafton schools and graduated from Jerseyville Community High School wit h the 1952 class. She is employed at Owens-Illinois Glass Co. Mr. Gieske attended the Hardi n schools and is also employed at Owens-Illinois Glass Co. Following the reception the young couple left for a short trip and will return to Alton wher e they have established their home. Alton Telegraph 5 Sep 2004 GESKE Edward and Bettie Geske of Godfrey are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. The former Bettie Alverson became the bride of Geske on Sept. 5, 1954, in Hardin. The Rev. Ge orge Throgmorton performed their ceremony. Geske retired from CBW Transport and works for Godfrey Bus Lines and Godfrey Tours and Charter. Their children are Linda Jackson and her husband, Kent, Duane Geske and his wife, Hilda, an d Ronald Geske and his wife, Patricia. A daughter, Cheryl Ann Geske, is deceased. The anniversary celebrants have four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. | Family: Edward Geske / Bettie Alverson (F6355)
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| 34145 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 8 Aug 1923 page 3 Hathews-Herchenroeder Nuptials Tuesday Night. The marriage of Miss: Gertrude Herchenroeder to Willard Mathews was an event of last night t aking place at seven o'clock at the parsonage ot St, Patrick's church. The ceremony was performe d by the Rev. Francis B. Kehoe and was witnessed a small gathering of relatives Miss Mabel Ma thews of St. Louis, a sister ot the groom, and Ollle Fortschneider, ithe bride's cousin, wer e the attendants. Miss Herchenroeder was attired in a gown of white satin fashioned with ne t and pearls, and wore a hat of Spanish lace. Miss Mathews was gowned in peach blow organdy. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Henry Kipp of Union street and is a charming young woman . On account of the illness of Mr. Kipp, the bride's step father, the wedding was very quiet . Following the wedding a supper was served at the Kipp home to eighteen guests. The supper tab le decorated with gladioli and a large wedding cake. Among those at the supper were the groom 's father, T. K. Mathews, his sisters, the Misses Mabel, Beulah and Chelca Mathews, and his c ousin, Miss Ione Hamilton, all of whom came up from St. Louis for the wedding | Family: Willard R. Mathews / Gertrude Hercheneroeder (F6280)
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| 34146 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 8 Aug 1923 page 3 Hathews-Herchenroeder Nuptials Tuesday Night. The marriage of Miss: Gertrude Herchenroeder to Willard Mathews was an event of last night t aking place at seven o'clock at the parsonage ot St, Patrick's church. The ceremony was performe d by the Rev. Francis B. Kehoe and was witnessed a small gathering of relatives Miss Mabel Ma thews of St. Louis, a sister ot the groom, and Ollle Fortschneider, ithe bride's cousin, wer e the attendants. Miss Herchenroeder was attired in a gown of white satin fashioned with ne t and pearls, and wore a hat of Spanish lace. Miss Mathews was gowned in peach blow organdy. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Henry Kipp of Union street and is a charming young woman . On account of the illness of Mr. Kipp, the bride's step father, the wedding was very quiet . Following the wedding a supper was served at the Kipp home to eighteen guests. The supper tab le decorated with gladioli and a large wedding cake. Among those at the supper were the groom 's father, T. K. Mathews, his sisters, the Misses Mabel, Beulah and Chelca Mathews, and his c ousin, Miss Ione Hamilton, all of whom came up from St. Louis for the wedding | Family: Willard R. Mathews / Gertrude Hercheneroeder (F6280)
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| 34147 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 8 May 1976 Herron HARDIN - Howard M Herron. 64. of Logansport, La., and formerly of Hardin. died Thursday al Ma nsfield, La Surviving are a daughter. Miss Deanna Herron of Cape Girardeau, Mo.: two sisters, Mrs. Elizab eth Groppell of Jerseyville and Mrs. Levita Bailey of Emporia, Kan. Services were conducted at 10 a.m today in Logansport and graveside services will be conducte d al 2 p.m. Sunday at Hardin City Cemetery. The Rev. James 0. Jarrell wifl officiate. | Herron, Howard M. (I17262)
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| 34148 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Snider, Elizabeth Marie (I16853)
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| 34149 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 9 Apr 1938 Fieldon Infant Dies As Mother Is Operated On While Mrs. Mabel Mathews Shumake, 32, wife of Melvln Shumake of near Fieldon, was undergoing treatment at St. Joseph's Hospital following an operation, her infant daughter, Mary Jane Shu make, died unexpectedly at the home of an aunt, Mrs. Mildred Worsham, Rosedale township, where it w as being cared for :while the mother was in the hospital. The baby died 'Thursday at 3 a. m., before a physician could be summoned. At an inquest condu cted Thursday afternoon by Coroner H. H. Seely at the Gubser funeral home in Jerseyville, a verdic t of death, probably due to pneumonia, was returned. At the inquest Mrs. Worsham testified that Mary Jane had been suffering with a "croupy cold" since last Thursday, but that on Wednesday her condition seemed improved. It was not though t the child was seriously ill until 1 a. m, Thursday. The location of the Worsham home and we ather conditions prevented a physician from being obtained before the baby died. Because of the serious condition of Mrs. Shumake, she was not told of the death of the baby u ntil yesterday. She will be unable to leave the hospital to attend the funeral, hospital atte ndants said, and may have to remain there for further surgical treatment. Funeral services for the baby will be held Sunday at 10 a. m. at the Pentecostal Church in Ha rdln. Burial will be in Hardin cemetery. Alton Evening Telegraph 9 Apr 1938 page 3 Infant Dies JERSEYVILLE. - Mary Jane Shumake, Infant daughter of Melvln and Mabel Mathews Shumake, of Jer seyville, died at 3 o'clock Thursday morning, April 7, of pneumonia. The baby's mother is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital in Alton and the child was being care d for at the home of her aunt, Mrs Mildred Worsham in Rosedale An Inquest was conducted at the Gubser Funeral Home in Jeneyville Thursday afternoon by Coron er H. H. Seely. The baby's aunt, Mrs. Worsham, testified that Mary Jane had been suffering with a "croupy col d" since last Thursday, but that on Wednesday her condition, seemed improved. It was not'thou ght that the child was seriously ill until about 1 o'clock Thursday morning. The location of the Worsham home and weather conditions prevented a physician from being obta ined before the baby died at 3 o'clock. Funeral services will be held Sunday morning, April 10, at ten o'clock at the Pentecostal Chu rch in Hardin. Interment will be in the Hardin cemetery. | Shumake, Mary Jane (I17065)
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| 34150 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph 9 Mar 1973 JERSEYVILLE Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Swan, 63, of Jerseyville, was pronounced dead on arrival at 11:45 p.m. Tuesda y at Jersey Community Hospital. She was born Oct. 18, 1898, in Hardin. Her husband, William, preceded her in death. Surviving are a brother, Elmer Snider of Kane and Harold Snider of Jeweyville; a sister, Mrs. Noble Knecht of Beardstown; nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America. Visitation will begin after 4 p.m. Thursday at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where the Rev. M. Edwards Breed will conduct funeral services at 11 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in Hardin Cemetery. | Snider, Mary Elizabeth (I16849)
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| 34151 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph-- 2 Sep 1969 Miss Tepen Bride The Rev. Francis E. Cunningham officiated at the wedding of Miss Mary Ann Tepen of Carrollto n and Michael B. Ritter of Jerseyville Saturday in St. John's Catholic Church, Carrollton. The couple received friends in the Knights of Columbus Hall following the 3 p.m. nupital Mas s at which Mrs. George Schnelten sang, accompanied by Mrs. Lela Thien. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Tepen of Carrollton, and is employed in Alt on by Owens-Illinois. Her husband is the son of Mrs. Joseph Ritter and the late Mr. Ritter of Jerseyville. The bodice, sleeves and skirt motifs on the bride's silk organza gown were .etched with pearl s. A full lace cage back extended to fonn a full sweep train. Her illusion veil was fastene d by a half-moon headpiece of fabric leaves, and her bouquet contained white roses and stephanotis. Mrs. Fred Walther, sister of the bridegroom, was matron of honor. Miss Pat Berry and Miss Car ol Dunham were bridesmaids, and Penny Ritter was flower girl. David Tepen was ring bearer. The women attendants, who appeared in gowns of pale pink dotted Swiss trimmed at the bouice with white Venise lace, wore matching hats with daisies, and carried baskets of pink d aisies. Larry Heitzig of Jerseyville was best man. Mr. Ritter was also attended by Bill Powers and Ji m Molloy, Norman and Jerome Tepen, Barry and Robert Ritter and Fred Walther. The bride is a graduate of Carrollton Community High School, served four years with the Air F orce and is employed by the Jersey County Motor Co. The couple will live at 306 Barr Ave., Jerseyville. | Family: Michael A. Ritter / Mary Ann Tepen (F6412)
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| 34152 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph-- 2 Sep 1969 Miss Tepen Bride The Rev. Francis E. Cunningham officiated at the wedding of Miss Mary Ann Tepen of Carrollto n and Michael B. Ritter of Jerseyville Saturday in St. John's Catholic Church, Carrollton. The couple received friends in the Knights of Columbus Hall following the 3 p.m. nupital Mas s at which Mrs. George Schnelten sang, accompanied by Mrs. Lela Thien. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Tepen of Carrollton, and is employed in Alt on by Owens-Illinois. Her husband is the son of Mrs. Joseph Ritter and the late Mr. Ritter of Jerseyville. The bodice, sleeves and skirt motifs on the bride's silk organza gown were .etched with pearl s. A full lace cage back extended to fonn a full sweep train. Her illusion veil was fastene d by a half-moon headpiece of fabric leaves, and her bouquet contained white roses and stephanotis. Mrs. Fred Walther, sister of the bridegroom, was matron of honor. Miss Pat Berry and Miss Car ol Dunham were bridesmaids, and Penny Ritter was flower girl. David Tepen was ring bearer. The women attendants, who appeared in gowns of pale pink dotted Swiss trimmed at the bouice with white Venise lace, wore matching hats with daisies, and carried baskets of pink d aisies. Larry Heitzig of Jerseyville was best man. Mr. Ritter was also attended by Bill Powers and Ji m Molloy, Norman and Jerome Tepen, Barry and Robert Ritter and Fred Walther. The bride is a graduate of Carrollton Community High School, served four years with the Air F orce and is employed by the Jersey County Motor Co. The couple will live at 306 Barr Ave., Jerseyville. | Family: Michael A. Ritter / Mary Ann Tepen (F6412)
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| 34153 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph-- 25 Feb 1974 Taviner HARDIN - The Rev. James Jarrell, pastor of the Hardin Presbyterian Church conducted funeral services at Hanks Funeral Home for Edward Taviner, 88, of Hardin, who died Saturday a t Jersey Community Hospital. Burial was in Hardin Cemetery. Mr. Taviner was a retired laborer. Surviving are three sons, Ralph and Glenn, both of Hardin and Jack of Granite City; 12 grandc hildren; six great-grandchildren and four sisters, Mrs. Ida McDonald, Mrs. Stella Reddish, an d Mrs. Dorothy Tucker, all of Hardin and Mrs. Nellie DeSherlia of Jerseyville. | Taviner, Edward (I17382)
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| 34154 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegraph-- 28 May 1976 Dorman Mrs. Flora Temple Dorman, 87, of 120 Eula, Wood River, died at 5:30 a.m. today at D'Adrian Co nvalescent Center. A native of Hardin, she married Danie Dorman, in 1907, in Hardin. He died in 1932. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ross (Cuba) Malley of Cottage Hills and Mrs. Steve (Doris ) Polh of Wood River; three sons, Ethan of Kennewick, Wash., Woodrow W. of East Alton and Wil liam D. of Wood River; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Theodore a nd John Snider, both of Hardin. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Saturday and all day Sunday at Marks Mortuary in Wood River. She will be moved to the Gospel Tabernacle Church in Wood River al 11 a.m. Monday for service s al 1 p.m. She will be taken to the Hanks Funeral Home in Hardin for visitation after 7 p.m. Monday. Graveside services will be conducted al 10 a.m. Tuesday | Snider, Flora Temple (I16681)
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| 34155 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Evening Telegrpah 11 Feb 1981 Tolbert Nellie M. Tolbert, 57, of Alton, died at 2:47 a.m.Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital following a short Illness Housekeeper at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, she was born in Fieldon a daughter of th e Ernest and Ethel (Carrol) Snider, and married Charles L. Tolbert Sr. on Aug. 28,1942 He die d in 1960. Surviving are a. daughter, Carolyn Parker of Houston, Texas; a son, Charles Jr. of Wood River ; five grandchildren; and three brothers, Eugene Snider of Sylmar, Calif., Darrell Snider o f Pebble Beach, N.J., and Duane Snider of Sunny vale, Calif. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p m Thursday at Gent Funeral Home where services will be hel d at 11 a.m Friday with the Rev. Rudolph Mueller officiating. Burial will be in Hardin Cemetery and the American Cancer Society has been named as a memoria l. | Snider, Nellie M. (I16944)
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| 34156 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegragh 16 Sep 2001 Frank H. Langwisch HARTFORD - Frank M, Langwisch, 85, died at 9:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13,2001, at Colonnades N ursing Home in Granite City. Born Sept. 14, 1915, in Edwardsville, he was a son of the late Frank M. and Helen (Schmidt) L angwisch. A World War II U.S. Army veteran, he was employed as an operator for Shell Oil Co. for severa l .years. He retired in 1978. He married the former Viola Snider on Nov. 24, 1962 in Wood River. She died April 9, 1979: Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Bart Pickett of Hartford; a son and daugh ter-in-law, Frank and Pat Langwisch of Plantersville, Texas; four grandchildren, Frank Alle n Langwisch, Sherry Walsh, Kristie Moore and Brad Pickett; three great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Hazel Renz of Carlinville, Isabelle Kelly of Bethalto and Gussie Lieneman n of Highland. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wilbur Langwisch and Alvin Langwisch; two sisters , Eleanor Ashauer and Helen Dickman; and a grandson, Scott Allen Langwisch. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today at Marks Mortuary in Wood River, where services wil l be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday. The Rev. Charles Schwaab will officiate. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. Memorials may be made to Hartford United Methodist Church. | Langwisch, Frank H. (I17255)
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| 34157 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 1 Feb 1982 Powell HARDIN - Vernice C. Powell. 75, died at 3:50 p.m. Saturday at Jersey Community Hospital, Jers eyvillc. Born in Fieldon. the son of the late John and Mary (Cope) Powell, he was married to the forme r Malissa Peeler. In addition to his wife, surviving are three sisters. Maurieta Watson, Delta Rush and Bonit a Powell, all of Jerseyville. Visitation will be after 4:30 p.m. today at Hanks Funeral Home in Hardin, where funeral servi ces will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday with the Revs. George Johnson and Frank Cook, offi ciating. Burial will be in Hardin Cemetery and memorials may be made to Calhoun ambulance fund and th e American Cancer Society. | Powell, Vernice (I17115)
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| 34158 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 1 Feb 1984 Smith Nottelmann Geraldine C. Nottelmann, 94, of Godfrey, died at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday at Eunice Smith Nursing Home, where she had been a patient for the past seven years. She was born in Salem, N.J., daughter of the late William and Alice (Casperson) Morris. She was a secretary for Hellrung Real Estate & Insurance Agency for many years before retiring in 1963. She married William Nottelmann who preceded her in death in 1919. Surviving is a sister, Bess Fox of Godfrey. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Gent Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Ross Doyel officiating. Burial will be in Upper Alton Cemetery. Memorials have been suggested to a church of one's choice. Brigman Sherry A. Brigman, 35, of 119 E. Third St., Hartford, died at 5:02 p.m. at Alton Memorial Hospital following a short illness. She was born in Alton, a daughter of Donald and Aleene (Davis) Redman of Hartford and was married on March 3, 1973 in Hartford to James L. Brigman. Surviving besides her husband and parents are two daughters, Monica and Julie and a son, Jeffery, all at home; a sister, Karen Foiles of East Alton; a brother, Jim Redman, and her grandmother, Mary Davis, both of Hartford. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Friday at Marks Mortuary in Wood River where funeral services at 10 a.m. Saturday will be officiated by the Rev. Jeffery Jahns. Burial will be in Wanda Cemetery at South Roxana. The First United Methodist Church at Hartford of which she was a member has been named as a memorial Fester Deppe HARDINCharles A. Smith, 88, died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerse yville. He was born in Illinois, son of the late Charles and Mary (Snider) Smith. He married the form er Dovie Wilson who died in 1980. He was a veteran of World War I. Survivors include a daughter, Mildred Kinder of Hardin; a son, Robert of Hardin; 11 grandchil dren and 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be after 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Hanks Funeral Home in Hardin where the funera l services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Hardin Cemetery. Calhoun Ambulance Fund has been named as a memorial. | Smith, Charles Abner (I17339)
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| 34159 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 1 May 1994 K. Watts S. Snider Richard and Darlene Watts of Alton announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn, and Scott Snider, son of Mary Ann Schell of Jerseyville and John Snider of Godfrey. A member of the 1991 graduating class of Marquette High School in Alton, the bride-elect attended Illinois State University in Normal. She is now attending Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville where she is majoring in sp ecial education and works with the Alton Belle Casino. After graduation in 1988 from Jersey Community High School, the prospective bridegroom attended Aurora University and received a degree in 1992. He is completing his juris doctorat e at Washburn University School of Law and works with the law firm of Ascough, Eschmann, Oyle r P.A. The are planning an Aug. 6, 1994, wedding at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Alton. Following the 2 p.m. ceremony, the newlywed couple will be honored at a reception at t he Alton Holiday Inn. Alton Telegraph 4 Dec 1994 WATTS-SNIDER Kathryn Watts and Scott Snider were married at 2 p.m. Aug. 6 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholi c Church in Alton. She is the daughter of Richard and Darlene Watts of Alton. He is the son of John Snider of Go dfrey and Mary Ann Schell of Jerseyville. Julie Kercher was the matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Cathy Hagarty, Julie Hack, Jill Fair, Lisa Schaefer and Justine Watts. Kenny Kallal was the best man. Groomsmen were Johnny Snider, Matt McLain, Tom Parascandola, C hris Fraley and Dan Hagarty. The Rev. Tom Meyer performed the ceremony. A reception was held at the Holiday Inn on Alton. The bride is a substitute employee for the Topeka school system. She is a graduate of Illinoi s State University at Normal and Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. The groom is with the law firm of Ascough, Eschmann, Oyler, P.A. He is a graduate of Washburn University School of Law, where he received his juris doctorate, and of Aurora Unive rsity, where he received his bachelor of arts. Their honeymoon was a cruise to the Bahamas. They live in Topeka. | Family: Scott Snider / Kathryn Watts (F6332)
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| 34160 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 1 May 1994 K. Watts S. Snider Richard and Darlene Watts of Alton announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn, and Scott Snider, son of Mary Ann Schell of Jerseyville and John Snider of Godfrey. A member of the 1991 graduating class of Marquette High School in Alton, the bride-elect attended Illinois State University in Normal. She is now attending Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville where she is majoring in sp ecial education and works with the Alton Belle Casino. After graduation in 1988 from Jersey Community High School, the prospective bridegroom attended Aurora University and received a degree in 1992. He is completing his juris doctorat e at Washburn University School of Law and works with the law firm of Ascough, Eschmann, Oyle r P.A. The are planning an Aug. 6, 1994, wedding at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Alton. Following the 2 p.m. ceremony, the newlywed couple will be honored at a reception at t he Alton Holiday Inn. Alton Telegraph 4 Dec 1994 WATTS-SNIDER Kathryn Watts and Scott Snider were married at 2 p.m. Aug. 6 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholi c Church in Alton. She is the daughter of Richard and Darlene Watts of Alton. He is the son of John Snider of Go dfrey and Mary Ann Schell of Jerseyville. Julie Kercher was the matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Cathy Hagarty, Julie Hack, Jill Fair, Lisa Schaefer and Justine Watts. Kenny Kallal was the best man. Groomsmen were Johnny Snider, Matt McLain, Tom Parascandola, C hris Fraley and Dan Hagarty. The Rev. Tom Meyer performed the ceremony. A reception was held at the Holiday Inn on Alton. The bride is a substitute employee for the Topeka school system. She is a graduate of Illinoi s State University at Normal and Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. The groom is with the law firm of Ascough, Eschmann, Oyler, P.A. He is a graduate of Washburn University School of Law, where he received his juris doctorate, and of Aurora Unive rsity, where he received his bachelor of arts. Their honeymoon was a cruise to the Bahamas. They live in Topeka. | Family: Scott Snider / Kathryn Watts (F6332)
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| 34161 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 1 Sep 2003 Richard Mathews ALTON Richard W, Mathews, 76, died at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003, at St. Louis University H ospital. He was born June 1, 1927, in Alton to the late Willard R. and Gertrude (Herkenroeder) Mathews. He married the former Kathryn "Kaye" Prullage on May 30, 1953, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholi c Church in Alton, where the family has remained long-time members. A graduate of Marquette Catholic High School, he received a business degree from Washington U niversity and was employed 39 years at Union Electric, retiring in 1989 as a safety superviso r. He volunteered for Project Read Illinois Youth Camp and coached numerous youth basebal l leagues. He was a member of Alton Wood River Sportsmans Club, the Fraternal Order of Eagle s Alton Lodge 254 and the Alton Motor Boat Club. In addition to his beloved wife of 50 years, he is also survived and will be missed by his ch ildren and their spouses, Cathy and Steve Gore of St. Charles, Mo., Mark and Paula Mathews o f Dow, Steve and Michelle Mathews and Teresa DeGrand, all of Godfrey, and Tim Mathews of Caro lina Beach, N.C.; brother and sister- in-law, Tom and Mary Helen Mathews of Godfrey; sister a nd brother-in-law, Dorothy and Herman Boren of Godfrey; brother and sister-in-law, Ralph an d Mary Catherine Mathews of Bethalto; a sister, Carol Ann Martinez of Austin, Texas; grandchi ldren, Matt Gore, Katie Gore, Mark Gore, Sean Gore, Sarah Mathews, Daniel Mathews, Ryan Mathe ws, Shane Mathews, Tommy DeGrand and Meghan DeGrand; other extended family and many dear frie nds. Besides his parents, a sister, Ruth Jun, and a granddaughter, Jenna Mathews, preceded him i n death. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Staten-Fine Funeral Home in Alton. A funeral Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at SS. Peter and P aul Catholic Church in Alton, with Father Roger Schoenhofen, O.M.I., as the celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Godfrey. Memorials may be made to SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church or to Project Read, care of 580 0 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, IL, 62035. The obituary and guestbook may be found at Staten-Fine Funeral Home's Web site at www.finefunerals.com. | Mathews, Richard W. (I17030)
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| 34162 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 10 Apr 1972 MILLS Francis M. Mills, 50, of 2807 Residence, Alton, died at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospi tal. He was born June 9, 1921 in Alton. He married the former Vivian Chaney on Jan. 5, 1941 In Tro yT Mo., and served three years with the Navy during World War II. Mr. Mills was formerly a butcher and manager of Tri- City stores in the area. For 21 years h e was a tester at Shell Oil Co Surviving are his widow, Vivian; a son, Floyd Ray of Alton; a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Loretta ) Skaggs of Affton, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Emily Snyder of Marion, Ky. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Staten Funeral Home, where funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Valhalla Memorial Park. | Mills, Francis B. (I17316)
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| 34163 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 10 Apr 1979 Langwisch Viola Christine Langwisch, 65. of 100 W. Fifth. Hartford, died at 10:35 p.m. Monday at Wood R iver Township Hospital after an illness since July. She was an operator at Olin Corp and was born in Hardin. a daughter of the late James and Rac hel (DeSherlia) Snider. On Nov. 24. 1962. she married Frank Langwisch in Wood River and lie survives. Also surviving are a son. Frank Jr. of Port Isabel. Texas: a daughter. Sandra Pickett of Hart ford: seven grandchildren: and a sister, Goldie Bizaillion of Wood River. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. Wednesday at Marks Mortuary in Wood River where services wil l be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. L. C. Pruehsnerofficiating. Burial will be in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens. Bethalto and the American Canerr Society has bee n named as a memorial | Snider, Viola Christine (I16663)
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| 34164 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 10 Apr 1984 Dorman Former Hardin resident Ethan Dorman, 73, of Kennewick, Wash., died Monday at his residence af ter a lengthy illness. Born in Hardin, son of the late Danie and Flora (Snider) Dorman, he was a retired painter. H e married the former Rose Buechler in Washington, and she survives. Also surviving, are a daughter, Sharon Gibb of Washington; one son, Bill of Washington; seve n grandchildren; one sister, Doris Toth of Wood River; and two brothers, Woodrow of East Alto n and William of Wood River. The body will be cremated and Mueller Funeral Home in Kennewick, Wash, is In charge of arrang ements. Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association. | Dorman, Ethan (I17083)
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| 34165 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 10 Apr 1989 Vivian Mills ALTON Vivian Loretta Mills, 68, died at 12:28 a.m. Sunday, April 9, 1989, at St. Anthony' s Hospital in Alton, after a brief illness. Born in Alton, her parents were the late Oscar and Birdie (Huggins) Chaney. On Jan. 5, 1941, she married Francis B. Mills. He died April 8, 1972. Surviving are a daughter, Loretta Skaggs of St. Louis; a son, Floyd Ray Mills of Alton; a gra ndson; and a brother, Darvin Chaney of Godfrey. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Tuesday and services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Elias-Smith Funeral Hom e in Alton. The Rev. Ronald G. Bottens will officiate. Burial is in Valhalla Memorial Park, Godfrey. Memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association. | Chaney, Vivian Loretta (I17318)
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| 34166 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 10 Feb 1981 Drury Ralph E. Drury, 71, of Alton, died at 1:35 a.m. today at Alton memorial Hospital following a n apparent heart attack. He was a driver for Jackson Distributors, retiring in 1968 after 20 years of employment. Born in Villa Grove, Ill., a son of the late Robert and Mary (Schaeffer) Drury, he married th e former Adaline Sheff on Oct. 2, 1930, and she survives. The World War II veteran, who was past district commander of Alton American Legion Post 126 , is also survived by a daughter, Vivian Ferguson of Staunton; a son, Ralph Jr., of Alton; fi ve grandchildren; a brother, Charles of Villa Grive; and two sisters, Alma Dippo of Scottsdal e, Ariz., and Nellie Gibson of Urbana, Ill. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Gent Funeral Home, where services will be he ld at 1 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Upper Alton Cemetery, and the Heart Fund has been named as a memorial | Drury, Ralph (I16977)
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| 34167 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 10 Jul 1994 The family of Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Dorman of East Alton honored the couple at a dinner on July 9 at Barefoot Inn Restaurant in Hardin in celebration of their golden wedding anniver sary. Wedding vows were exchanged between Dorman and the former Lucille D'Amico on July 7, 1944, a t the home of the Rev. I.R. Courtice in Pittsburgh, Pa. Dorman retired from Laclede Steel Co. and she retired from Snyder's Department Store in Alton. Their children are James W. Dorman of Brighton and Carol Krueger of Wood River. There are thr ee grandchildren. The couple's children also honored their parents with a trip to Branson, Mo | Family: Woodrow Wilson Dorman / Lucille D'Amico (F6307)
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| 34168 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 10 Jul 1994 The family of Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Dorman of East Alton honored the couple at a dinner on July 9 at Barefoot Inn Restaurant in Hardin in celebration of their golden wedding anniver sary. Wedding vows were exchanged between Dorman and the former Lucille D'Amico on July 7, 1944, a t the home of the Rev. I.R. Courtice in Pittsburgh, Pa. Dorman retired from Laclede Steel Co. and she retired from Snyder's Department Store in Alton. Their children are James W. Dorman of Brighton and Carol Krueger of Wood River. There are thr ee grandchildren. The couple's children also honored their parents with a trip to Branson, Mo | Family: Woodrow Wilson Dorman / Lucille D'Amico (F6307)
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| 34169 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Van Goheen, Stuart (I16912)
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| 34170 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 11 Aug 1976 TOLBERT Miss Melissa Dawn Tolbert, 8 years old, of 206 E. St, Louis Ave., East Alton, was killed at 2 :30 a.m. today when a truck ran into her home. She was a member of the third grade class at Washington Elementary School in East Alton. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tolbert; a sister, Amy Michelle, 3 months ; a brother, Charles, 5; her grandparents, Mrs. Nellie Tolbert of Alton and Mr, and Mrs. Robe rt McDaniel of East Alton; great-grandparents, Emll Tolbert of Hamburg, Ill., and Mrs. and Mr s. Julius McDanlel of Meridocia, 111. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday at Marks Mortuary, Wood River. Services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday by the Rev. Todd Taylor, pastor of First Bapt ist Church, Alton. Burial will be in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens. | Tolbert, Melissa Dawn (I16966)
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| 34171 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 11 Jun 2002 Shirley Taviner HARDIN Shirley M. Taviner, 71, died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 2002, at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born Sept. 9, 1930, in Hardin, she was the daughter of Theodore Jr. and Jean (Zipprich) Brede n, now deceased. She married Glenn F. Taviner on June 18, 1949, in Hardin and was a homemaker. He died Jan. 12 ,1999. She was a member of St. Norbert's Catholic Church in Hardin. Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Terry and Karen Taviner of Alton and Steve Tavi ner of Hardin; four daughters and sons-in-law, Glenda and Nick Siemer of Batchtown, Barbara a nd Larry Burris of Hardin, Cheryl and Kevin Schwab of Jerseyville and Marian and Steve Russell of Waverly; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Janet W illiams of Hardin and Sally Baalman of Batchtown. Preceding her in death in addition to her husband and parents was a son, Robert Edward Tavine r. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Hanks-Gubser Funeral Home in Hardin. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Norbert's Catholic Church, with Father William Hembrow, celebrant. Burial will be at St. Norbert's Cemetery in Hardin. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, National Kidney Foundation or Americ an Diabetes Association. | Breden, Shirley (I17386)
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| 34172 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 11 Mar 1991 WILLIAM DORMAN WOOD RIVER - William Danie Dorman, 67, died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 1991, at Alton Me morial Hospital. He retired in 1974 as an engineer packing specialist with the U.S. Army in the St. Louis Mobi lity Equipment Center, after 28 years of service. Born in Hardin, he was the son of the late Danie and Flora (Snider) Dorman. He married the former Silvana Lami on Oct. 29, 1945, in Florence, Italy. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, Stephen William Dorman of Wood River and Danie Lee Dorman of Bet halto; three grandchildren; a brother, Woodrow Dorman of East Alton; and a sister, Doris Tot h of Wood River. Preceding him in death were a brother, Ethan Dorman; and a sister, Cuba Malley. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Marks Mortuary in Wood River, where services are a t 1 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Dennis Armstrong will officiate. Burial is in Hardin Cemetery. | Dorman, William Danie (I17085)
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| 34173 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Snider, Lila Elizabeth (I17148)
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| 34174 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Steward, Justin Ryan (I16937)
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| 34175 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Story, Jamie Leah (I17125)
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| 34176 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 13 Jan 2001 Gertrude Mathews GODFREY - Gertrude A. Mathews, 96, died at 7:50 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001, at D'Adrian Con valescent Center in Godfrey. Born Oct. 1, 1904, in St. Louis, she was a daughter of the late Conrad and Cathrina (Fortschneider) Herchenroeder. She married Willard Richard Mathews Aug. 7, 1923, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Alton . He died April 24, 1973. Surviving are three daughters and a son-in-law, Ruth Jun of Memphis, Tenn., Dorothy and Herma n Boren of Godfrey and Carol Ann Martinez of San Antonio, Texas; three sons and daughters-in- law, Richard and Kathryn Mathews of Alton, Thomas and Mary Helen Mathews of Godfrey and Ralph and Mary Mathews of Bethalto; 17 grandchildren; and 30 great-gra ndchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Gent Funeral Home in Alton with a rosary at 4 p .m. The Rev. Father John Paul Klein will officiate at services at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Ca tholic Church in Alton. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Alton. Memorials may be given to St. Mary's Catholic Church and Marquette Catholic High School in Al ton. | Hercheneroeder, Gertrude (I17026)
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| 34177 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Lile, Seth Isaac (I16934)
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| 34178 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Tolbert, Amy Michelle (I16965)
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| 34179 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 15 Jan 1999 FOSTERBURG - Phillip Rush, 82, passed away at 6:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14,1999, at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born July 15, 1916, in Fieldon, he was a son of the late August "Gus" and Sarah (Snider) Rush. He leaves behind his loving wife of 60 years, Roberta Inez (Sneed) Rush, whom he married Oct. 15, 1938. Also surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Larry Wayne Rush of Fosterburg and Garry Phillip and Evelyn Marie Rush of Grafton; a daughter and son-in-law, Pamela Rush-Hutto and James Ernest Hutto of Godfrey; a granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Kelly Jo and Rusty Wittman of Jerseyville; and three great-grandsons, Mitch Russell Wittman and Stone Rush Wittman, both of Jerseyville, and Adam Joseph Damm (Rush) of Alton. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Garry Phillip Rush Jr. He was a tool and die maker at Olin Corp. for 45 years, retiring in 1983, and a member of the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers Local #660, a life member of Westerner Club, a member of Alton Eagles Aerie No. 254 and Wood River Moose Lodge. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Elias-Smith Funeral Home in Upper Alton, where services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday. The Rev. David A. Olson will officiate. Burial will be at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey. | Rush, Phillip (I17155)
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| 34180 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 15 Jul 1994 Theodore Snider HARDIN - Theodore R. "Peanuts" Snider, 92, died at 3:06 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 1994, at Jers ey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. He was a farmer and orchardist and retired in 1965 from Laclede Steel Co. in Alton after 16 y ears of service. Born April 11,1902, in Hardin, he was the son of the late William and Ann (Swan) Snider. He m arried the former Norma Gresham Dec. 31, 1930, in Hardin. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, Waldo Snider of Hardin and Dale Snider of Jerseyville; 10 grandc hildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were two brothers, Jim and John Snider, and three sisters, Flora Dorma n, Jane Peeler and Sarah Rush. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at 2 p.m. at Hardin Presbyterian C hurch. The Rev. Paul D. Frazier will officiate. Burial will be in Indian Creek Cemetery near Hamburg. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Hanks-Gubser Funeral Home of Hardin is in charge of arrangements. | Snider, Theodore R. (I16759)
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| 34181 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Snider, Johnny Lazar (I17140)
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| 34182 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 16 Dec 1990 Barnett Mike and Leona Barnett of Brighton will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary with a rec eption on Dec. 23, 1990. The former Leona Geske and Barnett exchanged vows on Dec. 23, 1965, at the Hillview Baptist C hurch. They said their vows before the Rev. Bill Smith. Barnett, an employee at Illinois Depa rtment of Transportation, and his wife are the parents of a daughter, Sheila Bates and a son , Richard Barnett Jr., both of Brighton. They have one granddaughter. Friends and relatives are Invited to attend the 2 to 4 p.m. reception at the Bethany Baptis t Church, 4712 N. Alby Road in Godfrey. No invitations are being mailed | Family: Richard Mike Barnett / Leona Geske (F6358)
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| 34183 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 16 Dec 1990 Barnett Mike and Leona Barnett of Brighton will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary with a rec eption on Dec. 23, 1990. The former Leona Geske and Barnett exchanged vows on Dec. 23, 1965, at the Hillview Baptist C hurch. They said their vows before the Rev. Bill Smith. Barnett, an employee at Illinois Depa rtment of Transportation, and his wife are the parents of a daughter, Sheila Bates and a son , Richard Barnett Jr., both of Brighton. They have one granddaughter. Friends and relatives are Invited to attend the 2 to 4 p.m. reception at the Bethany Baptis t Church, 4712 N. Alby Road in Godfrey. No invitations are being mailed | Family: Richard Mike Barnett / Leona Geske (F6358)
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| 34184 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 16 Mar 2001 Marie J, Snider HARDIN - Marie Josephine Snider, 82, died at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2001, at her home . A daughter of the late John and Louisa (Mielke) Beer, she was born June 20, 1918, in Hardin. She married John Leonard Snider Feb. 17, 1939. He died May 7,1977. Surviving are a son, John W. Snider of Grafton, six grandchildren, eight greatgrandchildren and a sister, Pauline Matthews of Hardin. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Julia Ann Hazelwonder and an infant, June Snider. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. today at Hanks- Gubser Fune ral Home in Hardin with the Rev. Paul D. Frazier officiating. Burial will follow in Hardin. City Cemetery. Memorials may be given to a charity of one's choice. | Beer, Marie Josephine (I17134)
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| 34185 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Hendy, Alan Michael (I16925)
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| 34186 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 17 Aug 1977 Malley Russell I. Malley, 65, of 1433 3rd St., Cottage Hills, died at 2:45 a.m. today at Wood Rive r Township Hospital after an illness of two years. He was employed at International Shoe Co. and by Candy Bills Distributing Co. in Wood River . He also published Madison County Monthly Labor News. A native of St. Louis, he married the former Cuba Dorman Nov. 22,1933 in Hardin. Besides his widow, he is survived by two daughters, Dolores DeSpain of Wood River and Rosin a Baker of Roxana; a son, Ross M. Malley of Wood River; three grandchildren; and two brothers , Joseph of Fultin, Ill., and Simon of Carilnvllle. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday at Marks Mortuary, Wood River, where a scripture servi ce will be held at 8 p.m. Services will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Bernard's Catholic Church by.the Rev. P atrick Wright. Burial will be In St. Joseph's Cemetery. | Malley, Russell I. (I17086)
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| 34187 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 18 Dec 1989 CARROLLTON Virgil A. Buchanan, 72, was pronounced dead at 6:25 p.m. Saturday at his residence, after a lengthy illness. Buchanan, a World War II veteran, retired from Alton Boxboard. He was born in Rombauer, Mo., son of the late Henry G. and Maudie G. (Hamm) Buchanan. Surviving are his former wife, Minnie Ruyle Buchanan of Carrollton; two children, Lanita Combs and Donald A. Buchanan, both of Carrollton; five grandchildren; a stepgranddaughter; three brothers, Lennie Buchanan of Branson, Mo., Grover Buchanan of Madison and John L. Bucha nan of Alton; and two sisters, Beulah Henderson and Elsie Herbstrait, both of Alton. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. No visitation is scheduled. The body was donated to Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Memorial services are at 10 a.m. Dec. 29 at Berdan Baptist Church near Carrollton with the Rev. Dave Lawson officiating. Memorials may be given to the Children's Transplant or Patient Care funds of Barnes Hospita l in St. Louis. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home of Carrollton is in charge of arrangements. | Buchanan, Virgil A. (I17248)
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| 34188 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 18 Nov 1972 The Carrollton First Baptist Church was the scene of the wedding of Miss Lanita Christine Buc luinan of Carrollton and Sgt. Larry Ray Powers of Rockbridge. The ceremony was performed at 7 p.m. on Nov. 10 by the Rev. J. R. Heikes, and a reception wa s given in the Church social rooms. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Buchanan of Carrollton, and the bridegroom' s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ray Powers of Rockbridge. A venise lace mantilla train was worn by the bride with her satapeau A-line gown. Her cascad e bouquet contained red and white roses. She was atteneed by Mrs. George Staples and Miss Carla Seymour, who wore red velvet A-line go wns with ribbon hairpieces, and carried colonial bouquets. Steve Wyatt was best man. and Delbert Hillis was groomsman. Donald Buchanan and George Thaxto n were ushers. The former Miss Buchanan is a 1972 graduate oi Carrollton High School, and her husband was gr aduated in 1970 from Greenfield High School. He is serving in the Marine Corps. The couple will live in Hawaii | Family: Larry Ray Powers / Lanita Christine Buchanan (F6369)
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| 34189 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 18 Nov 1972 The Carrollton First Baptist Church was the scene of the wedding of Miss Lanita Christine Buc luinan of Carrollton and Sgt. Larry Ray Powers of Rockbridge. The ceremony was performed at 7 p.m. on Nov. 10 by the Rev. J. R. Heikes, and a reception wa s given in the Church social rooms. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Buchanan of Carrollton, and the bridegroom' s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ray Powers of Rockbridge. A venise lace mantilla train was worn by the bride with her satapeau A-line gown. Her cascad e bouquet contained red and white roses. She was atteneed by Mrs. George Staples and Miss Carla Seymour, who wore red velvet A-line go wns with ribbon hairpieces, and carried colonial bouquets. Steve Wyatt was best man. and Delbert Hillis was groomsman. Donald Buchanan and George Thaxto n were ushers. The former Miss Buchanan is a 1972 graduate oi Carrollton High School, and her husband was gr aduated in 1970 from Greenfield High School. He is serving in the Marine Corps. The couple will live in Hawaii | Family: Larry Ray Powers / Lanita Christine Buchanan (F6369)
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| 34190 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 19 Aug 1996 Stephen Toth WOOD RIVER - Stephen R. Toth, 81, died at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 1996. He was employed as a machinist at Amoco Oil Co. for 40 years, retiring in 1977, and was a mem ber of the Wood River Knights of Columbus No. 2944. Born in Wood River on Aug. 17, 1915, he was a son of the late Joseph M. and Mary R. Toth. He married the former Doris J. Dorman in Wood River on June 5, 1948. She survives. Also surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Jo Ann and Keith Ray of Wood River; a granddaug hter, Angela Marie Reynolds of Wood River; and a sister, Elizabeth Ann Toth of Alton. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph; and a sister, Mary. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Paynic Home for Funerals in Rosewood Heights , with a 7 p.m. prayer service. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St . Bernard's Catholic Church in Wood River, with the Rev. James Neuman as celebrant. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Edwardsville. Memorials may be made to St. Bernard's Catholic Church. | Toth, Stephen R. (I17087)
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| 34191 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 19 Jun 1988 Kent Jackson- Linda Geske Linda Sue Geske and Kent Lee Jackson exchanged wedding vows in a 6 p.m. ceremony May 14 at th e Bethany Baptist Church in Godfrey. The Rev. Gilbert Sanders performed the ceremony and a reception followed at the East Alton Am erican Legion Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Geske of 210 Redwood Drive, Godfrey, are parents of the bride. She is a 1983 graduate of Alton High School and is attending Lewis and Clark Community College in Go dfrey. She is employed at Landmark Bank of Alton. Attendants for the bride were Cathy Ditto, Hilda Geske, Diane Geske, Karen Geske and Christy McDanial. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Jackson of 2632 Watalee, Alton. The 1979 Alton High School graduate is employed by Leon Jackson and Son Heating and Cooling. He was attended by Ben Bridgeman, Ron Geske, Michael Geske, Kevin Jackson, and John Geske. | Family: Kent Lee Jackson / Linda Sue Geske (F6362)
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| 34192 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 19 Jun 1988 Kent Jackson- Linda Geske Linda Sue Geske and Kent Lee Jackson exchanged wedding vows in a 6 p.m. ceremony May 14 at th e Bethany Baptist Church in Godfrey. The Rev. Gilbert Sanders performed the ceremony and a reception followed at the East Alton Am erican Legion Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Geske of 210 Redwood Drive, Godfrey, are parents of the bride. She is a 1983 graduate of Alton High School and is attending Lewis and Clark Community College in Go dfrey. She is employed at Landmark Bank of Alton. Attendants for the bride were Cathy Ditto, Hilda Geske, Diane Geske, Karen Geske and Christy McDanial. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Jackson of 2632 Watalee, Alton. The 1979 Alton High School graduate is employed by Leon Jackson and Son Heating and Cooling. He was attended by Ben Bridgeman, Ron Geske, Michael Geske, Kevin Jackson, and John Geske. | Family: Kent Lee Jackson / Linda Sue Geske (F6362)
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| 34193 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Goheen, Terry Lee II (I16894)
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| 34194 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 2 Jun 2002 Robert and Lela Ulery of East Alton celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary with a family d inner. Wedding vows were exchanged between Ulery and the former Lela Geske on June 1, 1967, in Hardin. Judge Paul Durr performed their ceremony. Ulery is retired from Laclede Steel Company, and his wife is employed as a housekeeper. Their children are Rob and Marilyn Ulery of Alton, Les and Patty Van Alstine of Somerville, N.J., Jon and Debi Ulery of Wood River, and Laura Van Alstine of Alton. The couple has five grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. | Family: Robert Ulery / Lela Fae Geske (F6359)
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| 34195 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 2 Jun 2002 Robert and Lela Ulery of East Alton celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary with a family d inner. Wedding vows were exchanged between Ulery and the former Lela Geske on June 1, 1967, in Hardin. Judge Paul Durr performed their ceremony. Ulery is retired from Laclede Steel Company, and his wife is employed as a housekeeper. Their children are Rob and Marilyn Ulery of Alton, Les and Patty Van Alstine of Somerville, N.J., Jon and Debi Ulery of Wood River, and Laura Van Alstine of Alton. The couple has five grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. | Family: Robert Ulery / Lela Fae Geske (F6359)
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| 34196 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 20 Feb 1950 Robert Sheff Dies At Hamilton. Mont. Former Alton Man Succumbs to Gunshot Wound Mrs. Ralph Drury of Godfrey received word Sunday of the death of her brother, Robert Sheff o f Hamilton, Mont., formerly of Alton. Sheff, a veteran of World War II. had been in ill health since his release from the service . Death was due to a gunshot wound, Sheff was born in Alton, Oct. 2, 1912, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Elery Sheff of Los Angeles, Cali f., for many years residents of Alton. Robert Sheff attended the Alton schools and was a student at Alton High School before enlisti ng in the navy at tho age of 17. While residing in California he was employed by MGM studios. During th e time he was In service he had served for 18 months on the Island of Luzon. Surviving, in addition to his parenis, are his widow, Mrs. Eva Bean Sheff; a daughter, Lamar , 17, and a son, Bobby, 10, three sisters, Mrs. Adallne Drury and Misses Marlene and Marcel la Sheff, Los Angeles, and six brothers, Chester, Leroy, Harold, Paul, David, and Richard, a ll of Los Angeles, Funeral rites will be held Wednesday at Hamilton, Mont. | Sheff, Charles Robert (I16954)
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| 34197 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Buchanan, Joshua Lee (I17253)
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| 34198 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Goheen, Bradley Michael (I16922)
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| 34199 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 21 Nov 2003 Wayne Decker JERSEYVILLE Wayne Eugene Decker, 56, died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003, at his home. He was born Aug. 17, 1947, in Carrollton to Lee Alvin and Sylvia Marie (Williams) Decker. He married Audrey Leah (Peeler) Akers on Aug. 6,1982, at the First United Methodist Church in Jerseyville. They have spent the past 21 years together. A 1965 graduate of Jersey Community High School, he entered the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War. Upon discharge, he returned to the area, where he was employed at Car gill Corp. in Florence, Ill., before obtaining employment as a truck driver with Century Conc rete, through Ash Grove Corp. in Overland Park, Kan. He was employed with them, while he an d his wife lived in Lee's Summit, Mo., until retiring in April 2001, when they both returned to Jerseyville. In addition to his wife, survivors include six children, among them Dr. Linda Fischer of Waterloo, Ill., Jayne Dandaneau of Clearwater, Fla., James Akers III of East Alto n and Kim and her husband, Jim Story, of Jerseyville; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildr en; one sister and brother-in-law, Sally and Bob Stahlschmidt of Alton; and two brothers and sist ers-in-law, Lee and Sondra Decker Jr. of Branson, Mo., and Samuel and Sharon Decker of Galesb urg, Ill. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Crawford Funeral Home (Jacoby Chapel) in Je rseyville. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, with military services provided by the J erseyville American Legion Post 492 and VFW Post 4528. He was a member of both. Memorials may be given to the St. Anthony's Hospice or to the Jersey County Health Department. | Decker, Wayne Eugene (I17120)
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| 34200 | [A Snider-from Julie Goheen.FTW] Alton Telegraph 21 Nov 2005 Thomas Mathews GODFREY Thomas H. Mathews, 75, died at 10:38 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, at Saint Anthony's Hospita l in Alton. He was born Jan. 15, 1930, in Alton to Willard R. and Gertrude A. (Herchenroeder) Mathews. H e married his high school sweetheart, the former Mary Helen Hunt, on April 16, 1955, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Alton. She survives. The U.S. Marine Corps veteran was honorably discharged as a sergeant in 1952. He retired from Alton Box Board as an electrician after 35 years of service. He was past president of UPP Union Workers Local 976 and a board member for many years at the Al ton Box Board Credit Union. He was a member of Alton Moose Lodge 951 and Alton-Wood River Spo rtsman's Club and managed Little League baseball in Alton for six years. An avid bowler and golfer, he belonged to several leagues. He was a member of SS. Pete r and Paul Catholic Church. In addition to his wife, survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Julie Ann and Marc Co cozza of Alton; one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas V. and Liz Mathews of Overland Park, Kan. ; five grandchildren, Mitchell Ryan Daniels, Elizabeth Anne Enstall, Rebecca Marie Enstall, G race Helen Mathews and Natalie Rose Mathews; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Dorothy Mae an d Herman Boren of Godfrey and Carol Ann Martenize of Austin, Texas; one brother, Ralph Mathew s, and his wife, Mary Catherine, of Bethalto; one sister-in-law, Kaye Mathews of Alton; numer ous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Richard Mathews; a sister and brother-i n-law, Ruth and Roland Jun Jr.; one niece, Linda Boren; and his inlaws, Victor C. and Helen M . Hunt. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until services at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Gent Funeral Home i n Alton, with Father Roger Schoenhofen officiating. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Godfrey. Memorials may be given to the Crisis Food Center or St. Vincent de Paul Society at SS. Pete r and Paul Catholic Church. Online information and guestbook may be found at www. gentfuner alhome. com. | Mathews, Thomas H. (I17022)
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