WESTFALL GENEALOGY Related Families-Page 3c Jean (John) Gauderd (Godar) Jean (John) Gauderd (Godar) was born Oct 01, 1810 in Semsales, Switzerland, and died 1850 in Semsales, Switzerland. He married Marie Madeleine Pasquier. Children of Jean (John) Gauderd (Godar) and Marie Madeleine Pasquier were-John Paul Godar born Oct 31, 1838 in Semsales, Switzerland, died Mar 19, 1924 in Calhoun Co., IL, married Mary Amanda DeGerlia Nov 01, 1862 in Calhoun Co., IL; Alfred Nicolas Godar born Nov 24, 1836 in Semsales, Switzerland, died 1915, married Otillie C. L. Mielke Apr 22, 1867; Marie M. Seraphine Godar born Feb 28, 1841 in Semsales, Switzerland, died Sep 06, 1918 in Calhoun Co., IL, married 1st Victor Pregaldin, married 2nd Frederick DeGerlia Nov 5, 1857 in Calhoun Co., IL; Marie Claude Josephine Godar born Oct 23, 1843 in Semsales, Switzerland, died Nov 24, 1922, in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL, married William Carpunky Feb 27, 1862 in Calhoun Co., IL; Francis Leon Godar born Nov 04, 1847 in Semsales, Switzerland, died Aug 11, 1934 in Alton, Madison Co., IL, married Nancy Marie Carpunky Mar 16, 1874; and Francis Louis Godar born Aug 26, 1850 in Semsales, Switzerland, died July 22, 1935 in Eureka, MO, married Elizabeth Miller Dec 15, 1874. (1) John Paul Godar, son of Jean (John) Gauderd (Godar) and Marie Madeleine Pasquier was born Oct 31, 1838 in Semsales, Switzerland, and died March 19, 1924 in Calhoun Co., IL. His burial was in Saint Norbert's Cemetery in Hardin, Calhoun Co., IL. He married Mary Amanda DeGerlia on Nov 01, 1862 in Calhoun Co., IL. Mary M. DeGerlia was born in 1846, and died in 1922. Her burial was in Saint Norbert's Cemetery in Hardin, Calhoun Co., IL. Children of John Paul Godar and Mary Amanda Degerlia were-Frederick Godar born 1863 in Calhoun Co., IL, died 1872 in Calhoun Co., IL; Paul Francis Godar born Jan 21, 1866 in Calhoun Co., IL, died June 22, 1933 in Calhoun Co., IL, married Carolyn "Lena" T. Eberlin Apr 14, 1890 in Calhoun Co., IL; Clare Rosina Godar born Nov 25, 1868 in Calhoun Co., IL, died Apr 02, 1949; William Douglas Godar born Dec 03, 1870 in Calhoun Co., IL, died Mar 08, 1934 in Hardin, Calhoun Co., IL; Rosetta Godar died date unknown; Lucy Helen Godar born Mar 12, 1873 in Calhoun Co., IL, died Feb 24, 1955 in Hardin, Calhoun Co., IL, married Joseph Mielke Apr 9, 1902 in Michael, Calhoun Co., IL; Julia Elizabeth Godar born Oct 30, 1875 in Calhoun Co., IL, died June 24, 1949 in St. Louis, MO, married Peter A, Gotway Apr 27, 1987; Benjamin Franklin Godar born Aug 28, 1878 in Calhoun Co., IL, died Mar 16, 1944 in Peoria, IL, married Margaret Snyder Aug 27, 1901 in Hardin, Calhoun Co., IL; Dorothea "Dora" Alice Godar born Oct 05, 1880 in Calhoun Co., IL, died May 02, 1977 in St. Charles, MO, married Thomas O'Donnell Nov 26, 1912; James Edward Godar born Jan 22, 1883 in Calhoun Co., IL, died Jan 09, 1982 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL, married Nellie G. McDonald Dec 29, 1916; John Alfred Godar born Jan 18, 1886 in Calhoun Co., IL, died Oct 11, 1952, married Nellie Lee Devine Nov 16, 1915. ---------------- (1a) John Paul Godar and Mary Amanda (DeGerlia) Godar's son Paul Francis Godar was born Jan 21, 1866 in Calhoun Co., IL, and died June 22, 1933 in Calhoun County, IL. He married Carolyn "Lena" T. Eberlin Apr 14, 1890 in Calhoun Co., IL. Children of Paul Francis Godar and Carolyn "Lena" T. Eberlin were-Paul Frederick Godar born Nov 14, 1897 in Calhoun Co., IL, died Sept. 5, 1971 in IL, married Theresa Agnes Becker on June 28, 1921 in Michael, Calhoun Co., IL; Norbert T. Godar�born�25 Oct 1902 in Hardin, Calhoun Co., IL,�died 29 Apr 1998 in IL, married Mary Josephine Becker�20 Jul 1927 in Michael, Calhoun Co., IL; John Godar born Aug 16, 1905 in IL, died Nov 1967 in IL, married Anna Marie Ewen; and Wilfred A. Godar born 05 Jul 1912 in Hardin, Calhoun Co., IL, died 12 Nov 1993 in Jersey Co., IL, married Irene P. Holderfield. ----------------- (1aa) Paul Francis Godar and Carolyn "Lena" T. (Eberlin) Godar's son Paul Frederick Godar was born 11-14-1897 in Calhoun County, IL. Paul F. Godar died Sept. 5, 1971. Paul Frederick Godar married Theresa Agnes Becker on June 28, 1921, the daughter of Roman and Mary Annie (Gress) Becker. His wife Theresa A. (Becker) Godar was born April 5, 1902, in Michael, IL. Theresa A. (Becker) Godar, age 101, died at 8:35 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 2003, at Calhoun Care Center in Hardin. A homemaker, she was a member of St. Norbert's Catholic Church and the Altar Society and the American Legion Auxiliary, all in Hardin. Her burial was at St. Norbert's Cemetery in Hardin. --------------------- Paul F. Godar's wife Theresa A. (Becker) Godar's obituary - Theresa A. Godar, 101, died at 8:35 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 2003, at Calhoun Care Center in Hardin. She was born April 5, 1902, in Michael, Ill., to Roman and Mary Annie (Gress) Becker. She married Paul F. Godar on June 28, 1921, in Michael. He died Sept. 5, 1971. A homemaker, she was a member of St. Norbert's Catholic Church and the Altar Society and the American Legion Auxiliary, all in Hardin. Survivors include two sons, Alfred Godar of Jerseyville and Manuel Godar of Florida; five daughters, Geraldine Krause of Kane, Elaine Turner of Alton, Rosalie Beiermann of White Hall, Donna Droege of St. Charles, Mo., and Melba Tepen of Hardin; 35 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Alice Baalman; three sons, Cecil, Romeo and Patrick Godar; five sisters; two brothers; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hanks-Gubser Funeral Home in Hardin, with a prayer service at 5 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Norbert's Catholic Church in Hardin,with Father Tom Hagstrom officiating. Burial will be at St. Norbert's Cemetery in Hardin. Memorials may be given to masses, St. Norbert's Church or school or the Calhoun Care Center in Hardin. ------------------- Paul Frederick and Theresa Agnes (Becker) Godar had 11 children-Alfred Godar, Manuel Godar, Geraldine Godar, Elaine Godar, Rosalie Godar, Donna Godar, Melba Godar, Alice Godar, Cecil Godar, Romeo Godar, and Patrick Godar. ------------------- (1aaa) Paul Frederick and Theresa Agnes (Becker) Godar's son Alfred Godar was born Aug. 13, 1923, in Hardin, Calhoun County, IL. He died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis County after a brief illness. His burial was at St. Mary's Cemetery in Fieldon, English Township, Jersey County, IL. He was in the Military Service in the U. S. Air Force and was a World War II Veteran. He married Viola Frances Griffin 4-28-1942. She was the daughter of Wesley Griffin & Anna (Westfall) Griffin. Viola Frances Griffin was born 1-12-1926 in Jersey County, IL, and died 11-11-1985 at Greenwood Manor Nursing Home, Jerseyville, Jersey County, IL. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, Fieldon, Women of the Moose and St. Mary Altar Society. She was buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, English Township, Jersey County, IL. (Note: Anna (Westfall) Griffin was my father Walter Edward Westfall's sister and my aunt, and her daughter Viola who married Alfred Godar was my cousin.) ------------------------ Paul Frederick and Theresa Agnes (Becker) Godar's son Alfred Godar's obituary - Alfred Godar, 84, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis County after a brief illness. He was born Aug. 13, 1923, in Hardin, son of Paul Frederick and Theresa Agnes (Becker) Godar. He was raised in Hardin and married the former Viola Frances Griffin on April 28, 1942, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Alton. Shortly after their marriage, he entered World War II, serving with an elite bomb squad in Europe with the U.S. Air Force. After his honorable discharge, he returned home and began working at the Western in East Alton for a short time before he and his wife purchased a farm near Fieldon. He remained active in farming for many years and retired shortly after the death of his wife on Nov. 11, 1985. During the same time period, he also served as road commissioner for English Township for 20 years. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Dwain and Roberta Godar of Eldred; three daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Ted Groppel, Theresa and Richard Killion, and Sylvia "Sug" and David Chandler, all of Jerseyville; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Geraldine Krause of Kane, Elaine Turner of Alton, Donna Droege of St. Charles, Mo., and Melba Tepen of Hardin; as well as his former wife, Dorothy, and her daughter, Juanita. In addition to his wife, Viola, he was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Manuel, Cecil, Romeo and Patrick Godar; and two sisters, Rosalee Beiermann and Alice Baalman. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., with a rosary recitation at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday, April 4, at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville, with Father William Hembrow as celebrant. He will be buried at St. Mary's Cemetery in Fieldon with military graveside rites conducted by Jerseyville American Legion Post 492. Memorials may be given to the St. Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic Schools of Jerseyville or to Masses. ------------------------ Alfred Godar's wife Viola F. (Griffin) Godar's obituary - Viola F. Godar, 59, died at 2:05 a.m. Monday Nov. 11, 1985 at Greenwood Manor nursing Home in Jerseyville. She was born in Jersey County, a daughter of Anna (Coleman) Griffin of Jerseyville and the late Wesley Griffin. On April 28, 1942, she married Alfred Godar, who survives. In addition to her mother and husband, surviving are one son, Dwain of Fieldon; three daughters, Wanda Groppel, Theresa Killion and Sylvia Chandler, all of Jerseyville; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, Harold Griffin of Washington and Virgil Griffin of Jerseyville; and two sisters. Eunice Kessler of Oregon and Jeneva McClintock of Arizona. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where a rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fieldon at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. William Hembrow as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the church where she was a member. ----------------- Alfred and Viola (Griffin) Godar had 4 children-Wanda Faye Godar who married Harold T. "Ted" Groppel of Jerseyville, IL, Theresa (Godar) Killion Jerseyville, IL, and Sylvia (Godar) Chandler Jerseyville, IL, and a son Dwain Godar of Fieldon, IL. ----------------- (1aaaa) Alfred and Viola (Griffin) Godar's daughter Wanda Faye Godar married Harold T. "Ted" Groppel and they live in the Jerseyville, IL area. Alfred and Viola (Griffin) Godar's daughter Wanda Faye (Godar) Groppel's husband Harold T. "Ted" Groppel's father Raymond Charles Groppel's obituary - Raymond Charles Groppel, 93, died peacefully at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001, at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. Born in Rosedale on Sept. 28, 1907, he was a son of the late Charles H. and Hettwick Louisa Amelia (Isringhausen) Groppel. Growing up in Rosedale, he farmed in the area as a young man until around 1945 when he opened a grocery/gas business in Rosedale. He and his wife operated the store for a few years before he began his career at Olin Corp. where he worked in the Metallic Manufacturing department, retiring in 1963. He married the former Jewell Susan McAdams on Feb. 28, 1934, in Wood River. They were married 30 years before their marriage ended tragically when she was killed in an accident on Dec. 7, 1964. He later married Adolia (Hagen) Ruyle on April 26, 1981, in Jerseyville. She died July 7, 1994. Surviving are four children and their spouses, Agnes A. and Ralph Cates of Alton, Harold T. "Ted" and Wanda Groppel of Jerseyville, Dr. Stanley and Dr. Carol Groppel of Clarksville, Tenn., and Judy S. and the Rev. John Hartleroad of Metropolis; a stepson and his wife, Donald and Bertha Ruyle and their families of Kankakee; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert H. and Ruth Groppel of Jerseyville; and a sister, Naomi Gilman of Jerseyville. A sister, Edna Groppel and a brother, Edward Groppel, preceded him in death. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Father William Hembrow, assisted by the Rev. John Hartleroad, Groppel's son-in-law, will officiate. He will be laid to rest alongside his wife, Jewell, in the Fieldon Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the National Parkinson Foundation or to the American Diabetes Association. ------------- Alfred and Viola (Griffin) Godar's daughter Wanda Faye (Godar) Groppel's husband Harold T. "Ted" Groppel's mother and his father Raymond Charles Groppel's 1st wife Jewell Susan (McAdams) Groppel's obituary - Jewell Susan Groppel, 50, wife of Raymond Groppel, was dead on arrival at St. Joseph hospital as a result of an accident. She was struck and killed by an auto as she attempted to cross highway 67, in front of her home. Her daughter Judy, 16, who was with her escaped injury. Mrs Groppel had lived at the Godfrey area home for 4 years and prior to that in Jersey county. She was born in Jersey county on September 1, 1914, a daughter of the Late Mr & Mrs Henry McAdams. She was a married in 1934 to Raymond Groppel. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Judy, and Mrs Agnes Cates, Humbert Road; 2 sons, Harold T, Jerseyville and Stanley, at home; 3 sisters, Mrs Maudie Doris, Alton; Mrs Almeda Engel, Greenfield, ND Mrs Velma Sconce, Grafton and 1 brother, Henry Clay McAdams, Otterville. Her parents and 1 sister preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at Jacoby Brothers funeral home in Jerseyville. Burial in Fieldon cemetery. ----------------- Alfred and Viola (Griffin) Godar's daughter Wanda Faye (Godar) Groppel's husband Harold T. "Ted" Groppel's sister Agnes Arlene (Groppel) Cates's obituary - Agnes Arlene Cates, 76, died at 10:24 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, at the Robings Manor in Brighton, after a period of declining health. She was born in Rosedale Township of Jersey County on Jan. 2, 1935, and was one of four children born to the late Raymond C. and Jewell (McAdams) Groppel. She graduated in 1953 from Jersey Community High School in Jerseyville and soon married Ralph J. Cates on Sept. 5, 1953. Together, they have shared 58 years together and are the proud parents of six children, three boys and three girls. Agnes began her professional career at Mallinckrodt Chemical in St. Louis, and was employed as a lab technician at Monsanto in St. Louis as well. She and her husband, Ralph, were loyal and devoted members of the Community Congregational United Church of Christ in Godfrey, where they both served as custodians for 30 years. Agnes also served on numerous church boards and committees, along with serving as head usher for several years. After retiring, she pursued a lifelong passion of photography, and became an accomplished nature photographer, earning several awards in recognition of her work. Surviving are her husband, Ralph J. Cates of Alton; three daughters and a son-in-law, Monica Howerton of Bunker Hill, Beverly and Fred Disch of New Braunfels, Texas, and Carol Asbury of Alton; three sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Caye Cates of Yakima, Wash., Jay and Pam Cates of Brighton, and David and Ginger Cates of Santa Fe, N.M.; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold "Ted" and Wanda Groppel of Jerseyville, and Drs. Stanley and Carol Groppel of Clarksville, Tenn.; and a sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Rev. John Hartleroad of Springfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Kenneth Howerton Jr. on June 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until a celebration of her life at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at the Godfrey Congregational Church at 6104 Godfrey Road. Catered meal to follow in the church fellowship hall. Memorials may be given to the St. Louis Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association, Campus Box 8111, 660 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110-1010 Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is assisting the family with these arrangements. ------------------- (2aaaa) Alfred and Viola (Griffin) Godar's daughter Theresa Godar married Richard Killion and lives in the Jerseyville, IL area. ----------------- Alfred and Viola (Griffin) Godar's daughter Theresa (Godar) Killion's husband Richard Killion's sister Rita L. (Killion) Petrik's obituary - Rita L. (Killion) Petrik, 66, died on Sunday, July 26, 2009. Dear wife of the late Phillip A. Petrik; dear mother of Jeff C. (Nicole) Petrik; dear grandmother of Joshua, Gage, Trenton and Isabelle Petrik; dear sister of Joanne (Jim) Howell, Martha Killion, Carol Greeley, Richard (Theresa) Killion, William (Nancy) Killion and Robert (Yvonne) Killion; dear sister-in-law of Judy (Jim) Hudson; our dear aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend. The family will receive friends to celebrate Rita's life from 4:30 until services at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Kriegshauser West Mortuary, 9450 Olive Blvd., St. Louis. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society, APA, or the St. Anthony deGreeff Hospice House. ------------------- (3aaaa) Alfred and Viola (Griffin) Godar's son Dwain Godar married 1st Susan Wadlow and they had these children-Timothy D. Godar, Tracy Godar, and Doug Godar. Dwain married 2nd to Roberta and they live in Eldred, IL. ------------------- (1aaaaa) Dwain Godar and Susan (Wadlow) Godar Schmidt's son Timothy D. Godar's obituary - Timothy D. Godar, 35, died at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at Belleville Memorial Hospital. He was born July 25, 1974, in Alton, to Dwain Godar and Susan Wadlow Godar Schmidt. He married the former Lana McCart. She died Jan. 11, 2007. He worked at Olin Corp. in East Alton and most recently was a member of Iron Workers Local 392 in East St. Louis. Surviving are his father and his wife, Roberta Godar, of Eldred; his mother and her husband, Robert Schmidt of Jerseyville; two daughters, Lauren Godar and Payge Godar of Caseyville; a twin sister, Tracy Tonsor of Jerseyville; a brother and his wife, Doug and Amy Godar of Jerseyville; two stepsisters and a spouse, Lisa and Tom Green of Otterville and Pam Kanallakan of St. Louis; three nieces, Emily, Samantha and Paytne Godar; and a nephew, Jackson Tonsor. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Irene Wadlow and Alfred and Viola Godar. Visitation, with a 3:45 p.m. rosary service, will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, at Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 3. The Rev. Henry Schmidt will officiate. Burial will be at St. Francis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. ------------------- (4aaaa) Alfred and Viola (Griffin) Godar's daughter Sylvia Godar married David Chandler and lives in the Jerseyville, IL area. Alfred and Viola (Griffin) Godar's daughter Sylvia (Godar) Chandler's husband David Chandler's sister Mary E. Chandler's obituary - Mary E. Chandler, 60, formerly of Jerseyville, died at 4:05 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, at her residence. She was born in Alton Sept. 1, 1948, one of four children born to the late John G. and Dorothy (King) Chandler. She graduated from Jersey Community High School and worked in the packing department at Mead Packaging in Godfrey for many years. She later attended nursing school and cared for her parents in their later years. She is survived by her longtime and loving companion, Sandra Baker of Carrollton; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Jackie Chandler of Mattoon and David and Sylvia Chandler of Jerseyville; several nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law, Sue Chandler of Jerseyville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, John R. Chandler, on March 26, 2003. The body was donated to Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at the First Baptist Church in Jerseyville. Memorials may be made to the Blessing Hospice of Greene County in care of Crawford Funeral Home, 1308 State Highway 109, Jerseyville IL 62052. Alfred and Viola (Griffin) Godar's daughter Sylvia (Godar) Chandler's husband David Chandler's grandmother Lillie Mae (Hawkins) King's obituary - 28 October 1965: "Mrs. Frank King died Thursday in Jersey hospital" Mrs. Lillie Mae King, wife of Frank King of Jerseyville died Thursday afternoon, 21 October at 3 o'clock at the Jersey Community Hospital where she had been admitted late the previous evening. She had been in ill health for sometime. Friends called at the Gubser Funeral Home and then at the Gospel Assembly Church where final rites were held Monday afternoon, 25 October at 2 o'clock with the pastor, Rev. Harry Frazer, officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove cemetery. Mrs. King was a daughter of the late James and Viola Davis Hawkins and was born in Jersey county 2 May 1902. Her age at the time of death was sixty-three years, five months and nineteen days. Surviving her in addition to her husband are seven children, Mrs. John Chandler, Robert Ralph King, Mrs. George R. Neikirk and Mrs. Gerald Cates of Jerseyville, William L. and Maurice Eugene King of Brighton and Mrs. Arthur Smith of Godfrey; one brother, Howard Hawkins of Calif.; six sisters, Mrs. Fred Bunzy of Brighton, Michigan; Mrs. Jess Boomer of Oregon, Mrs. Esto Shaw of Jerseyville, Mrs. Ora Beard of Godfrey, Mrs. Henry Dawdy of Aurora, and Mrs. Gilbert Greling of Van Dyke, Mich. She also leaves fifteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. ----------------- (2aaa) Paul Frederick and Theresa Agnes (Becker) Godar's son Manuel C. Godar, age 70, died Feb. 21, 2004. He lived in Holly Hill, FL, formerly of Hardin, IL. Survivors: his wife; two daughters; and a granddaughter. Memorial Mass was at St. Norbert's Church, Hardin. ----------------- (3aaa) Paul Frederick and Theresa Agnes (Becker) Godar's daughter Geraldine Godar married a man who's last is Krause and lives in Kane, IL. ----------------- (4aaa) Paul Frederick and Theresa Agnes (Becker) Godar's daughter Elaine Godar married a man who last name is Turner and they live in Alton, IL. ----------------- (5aaa) Paul Frederick and Theresa Agnes (Becker) Godar's daughter Rosalie (Godar) Beiermann's obituary - Rosalie Beiermann, age 78, of White Hall, died early Thursday morning, May 5, 2005 at the White Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 11, 1926 near Hardin, the daughter of Paul and Theresa Becker Godar. She married Jerome A. Beiermann on Oct. 7, 1944 in Hardin and he preceded her in death on Aug. 20, 2003. She is survived by two sons, Tom Beiermann and Rick (wife, Donna) Beiermann, both of White Hall; two daughters, Jean (husband, Robert) Taylor of St. Louis and Sharon (husband, Gregory) Becker of Fishers, Indiana; five grandchildren, Anthony Taylor, Jeff (wife, Shannon) Taylor, Scott (wife, Rebecca) Becker, Shawn Becker and Kristen Becker; two great grandchildren, Nicholas and Grace Taylor; one brother, Alfred Godar of Jerseyville and four sisters, Geraldine Krause of Kane; Elaine Turner of Alton; Donna (husband, Jim) Droege of St. Charles, Missouri and Melba (husband, Steve) Tepen of Hardin. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Pat Godar, Romeo Godar, Cecil Godar and Manuel Godar and one sister, Alice Baalman. Mrs. Beiermann was an LPN, working at Passavant Area Hospital and area nursing homes. She last worked at the White Hall Hospital from where she retired in the early 1980's. She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church in White Hall and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She enjoyed playing in canasta clubs. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2005 at All Saints Catholic Church in White Hall with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Fieldon. The family will meet friends from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in White Hall with a prayer services at 4:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to All Saints Catholic Church or the American Diabetes Association. --------------- Rosalie (Godar) Beierman's husband Jerome A. Beiermann's obituary - Jerome A. Beiermann, 79, died at 3:52 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003, at White Hall Multicare Center. He was born Sept. 28, 1923, in Jerseyville to Anthony and Josephine (Goetten) Beiermann. He married the former Rosalie Godar on Oct. 7, 1944, in Hardin. He was a member of All Saints Catholic Church in White Hall, where he was a lector for many years and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He farmed his land west of Belltown for more than 50 years, assisted on sale days at the Carrollton Livestock Auction for more than 30 years and was a member of the Greene County Farm Bureau. His burial was at St. Mary's Cemetery in Fieldon. --------------------- Jerome and Rosalie (Godar) Beiermann were survived by two sons, Tom Beiermann and Rick (wife, Donna) Beiermann, both of White Hall; two daughters, Jean (husband, Robert) Taylor of St. Louis and Sharon (husband, Gregory) Becker of Fishers, Indiana; five grandchildren, Anthony Taylor, Jeff (wife, Shannon) Taylor, Scott (wife, Rebecca) Becker, Shawn Becker and Kristen Becker; two great grandchildren, Nicholas and Grace Taylor. ---------------- (6aaa) Paul Frederick and Theresa Agnes (Becker) Godar's daughter Donna Godar married a man who's last name is Droege and they live in St. Charles, MO. ---------------- (7aaa) Paul Frederick and Theresa Agnes (Becker) Godar's daughter Melba Godar married a man who's last name is Tepen and they live in Hardin, IL. ---------------- (8aaa) Paul Frederick and Theresa Agnes (Becker) Godar's daughter Alice L. (Godar) Baalman's obituary - BAALMAN, Alice L. (Godar); b: 21 Jun 1929, Hardin, IL; d: 17 Mar 1992, St. Louis, MO; bu: St. Patrick's Cemetery, Anton, IL; m: Leroy Baalman on 10 Sep 1949 in Hardin, IL; fa: Paul S. Godar; mo: Theresa H. Becker. Resident of Alton, IL. Survived by her mother of Hardin; her husband; two daughters: Patricia Kimbro of Godfrey and Judy Morrissey of Alton; two sons: Tom of Bethalto and James of Godfrey; one granddaughter; five sisters: Geraldine Krause of Kane, Elaine Turner of Alton, Rosalie Beiermann of White Hall, Donna Droege of St. Charles, MO and Melba Tepen of Hardin; and two brothers: Alfred Godar of Jerseyville and Manual Godar of Daytona Beach, FL Preceded by three brothers: Romeo, Patrick and Cecil Godar. ---------------- (9aaa) Paul Frederick and Theresa Agnes (Becker) Godar's son Cecil Francis Godar's obituary - Cecil Francis Godar, 57, of Jerseyville, died October 6, 1984 at Jersey County Memorial hospital. Born August 3, 1927, he was a son of Theresa (Becker) Godar of Hardin and the late Paul Godar. He was a mechanic for Riverway Shipyard and a member of State Street Baptist church services were held at the church with Rev Ron Woodrum officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Betty J (Coonrod) Godar whom he married November 21, 1959 in Fieldon; his mother; 2 sons, Tony and Jim of Jerseyville; 4 daughters, Linda Donnellan, Arnold, MO, Mary Jane Godar, Chicago, Lavora, Barbara and Tabatha Godar, all of Jerseyville; 2 brothers, Alfred, Jerseyville and Manuel, FL; 6 sisters, Rosalee Beierman, White Hall, Melba Tepen, Hardin, Elaine Turner and Alice Baalman, both of Alton, Geraldine Krause, Jerseyville and Donna Droege, St. Charles, MO; and 2 grandchildren. Memorials may be given to State Street Baptist church. Jacoby Brothers funeral home in Jerseyville conducted arrangements. ---------------- (10aaa) Paul Frederick and Theresa Agnes (Becker) Godar's son Romeo Godar is deceased. I don't have any other information about Romeo or his family. ----------------- (11aaa) Paul Frederick and Theresa Agnes (Becker) Godar's son Patrick Godar is deceased. I don't have any other information about Patrick or his family. ** ----------------- (2aa) Paul Francis Godar and Carolyn "Lena" T. (Eberlin) Godar's son John Godar was born Aug 16, 1905 in IL, and died Nov 1967 in IL. He married Anna Marie Ewen. Children of John Godar and Anna Marie (Ewen) Godar were-John Godar, Neil J. Godar, Betty Godar, Mary Ellen Godar, Carolyn Godar, Joyce Godar, Kathleen Godar, and Janice Godar. ----------------- John Godar's wife Anna Marie (Ewen) Godar's obituary - Anna Marie Godar, 94, entered into her eternal rest at 10:50 a.m. Friday, June 25, 1999, at Greenwood Manor in Jerseyville. Her husband, John, preceded her in death. She was a full-time mother and grandmother, always devoted to her children and grandchildren. She is survived by and will be missed by her two sons and daughter-in-laws John and Blenna Godar of Alton and Neil J. and Nancy Godar of Godfrey; six daughters and four sons-in-laws, Betty Spahr of Broomfield, Colorado, Mary Ellen Yeager of Fort Collins, Colorado, Carolyn and John Cannella of Alton, Joyce and Ralph Zerr of Godfrey, Kathleen and Clarence Schneider of St. Charles, Missouri, and Janice and Tim Molloy of Alton. A sister-in-law, Theresa Godar of Hardin. 25 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and other extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by one infant son, Kenneth Godar; three brothers Leonard Ewen, Dominic "Tim" Ewen, and Frank Ewen; and a sister Clare Ewen. Visitations were at Burke-Fine Funeral home and the funeral mass was held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton. Burial was at St. Patrick Cemetery in Godfrey. Memorials may be made to Marquette Catholic High School in Alton. ---------------- (3aa) Paul Francis Godar and Carolyn "Lena" T. (Eberlin) Godar's son Wilfred A. Godar was born 05 Jul 1912 in Hardin, Calhoun Co., IL, and died 12 Nov 1993 in Jersey Co., IL. He married Irene P. Holderfield. Children of Wilfred A. Godar and Irene P. Holderfield were-Doris C. Godar born Sept. 27, 1933, in Hardin, Calhoun Co., IL, died Sept. 19, 2011 in Jersey Co., IL; Barbara T. Godar born 03 Apr 1940 in Hardin, Calhoun Co., IL, died 27 Jan 1994 in Jersey Co., IL; Shirley Godar; Grace Godar; Michelle Godar; Loretta Godar; James A. Godar born 03 Aug 1950 in Hardin, Calhoun Co., IL; Joann Godar born 03 Aug 1950 in Hardin, Calhoun Co., IL, died 27 Jan 1994 in Jersey Co., IL; and Sharon Godar born 03 Aug 1950 in Hardin, Calhoun Co., IL, died 27 Jan 1994 in Jersey Co., IL. --------------- (1aaa) Wilfred and Irene (Holterfield) Godar's daughter Doris C. (Godar) Gansz Grizzle's obituary - Doris C. Grizzle, 77, died at 3:38 a.m. Monday Sept. 19, 2011, in the emergency room at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. Born Sept. 27, 1933, in Hardin, she was the daughter of Wilfred and Irene (Holterfield) Godar. She married Howard R. Gansz, who died in 1967. She married Ralph L. Grizzle on June 1, 1969, in Hardin. He survives. A homemaker, she was a member of St. Norbert's Catholic Church in Hardin. In addition to her husband, survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Ray (Carolyn) Gansz of Grafton; two stepsons, Gene Grizzle of Franklin, Ill., and Louis Grizzle of Jerseyville; a brother, Jim Godar of Hardin; six sisters, Shirley Gansz, Joann Holland and Grace Holland all of Hardin, Loretta Hattaman of Golden Eagle, Sharon Stein of Hardin and Michelle Funk of Grafton. In addition to her first husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Barbara Powers. Graveside Services will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at St. Norbert's Cemetery in Hardin, with Father Don Roberts officiating. Burial will be at the cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Norbert's Catholic Church or School. Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Hardin in charge of arrangements. ---------------- (2a) John Paul Godar and Mary Amanda (DeGerlia) Godar's son Benjamin Franklin Godar was born Aug 28, 1878, and died Mar 16, 1944. He married Margaret Snyder on Aug 27, 1901 in Hardin, Calnoun Co., IL. Child of Benjamin Franklin Godar and Margaret Snyder was-Mary Virginia Godar, married John Maitland Lyon. ----------------- (1aa) Mary Virginia Godar (daughter of Benjamin Franklin Godar and Margaret Snyder), married John Maitland Lyon, son of William Bridgman Lyon and Audra Lindley. Children of John Maitland Lyon and Mary Virginia Godar were-Terry Anthony Lyon, married 1st Barbara Breed. married 2nd Valee June Holman; Timothy Michael Lyon; Linda Jeanne Lyon, married David Nance; Jon Lee Lyon, married Sonja; Kevin Michael Lyon, married Joy. ---------------- (3a) John Paul Godar and Mary Amanda (DeGerlia) Godar's daughter - Dorothea "Dora" Alice Godar was born Oct 05, 1880 in Calhoun Co., IL, and died May 02, 1977 in St. Charles, MO. She married Thomas O'Donnell Nov 26, 1912. Children of Thomas O'Donnell and Dorothea "Dora" Alice (Godar) O'Donnell were-Thomas O'Donnell born March 4, 1918 in Hardin, Calhoun Co., IL, died Sept. 4, 2008 in St. Louis, MO, married Emma Mae Morgan July 4, 1942, in Grafton, Jersey Co., IL; and Mary O'Donnell. -------------- John Paul Godar and Mary Amanda (DeGerlia) Godar's daughter Dorothea A. "Dora" (Godar) O'Donnell's obituary - 6 May 1977: Funeral mass for Mrs. Dorothea A. (Dora) O'Donnell, 96, of Rural Route 1, Grafton was celebrated Wednesday Morning, 4 May at St. Patrick's church, Grafton, with Father Patrick Morrow celebrant. Burial was in Scenic Hill cemetery. Her death occurred at 8:45 am on May 2 at St. Joseph's Carmelite Home in St. Charles, Missouri. Her husband, Thomas O'Donnell, died in 1935. Mrs. O'Donnell was formerly Postmistress in the Grafton post office. She was born on 5 October 1880 in Illinois, a daughter of Paul and Marie Degerlia Godar. She is survived by a daughter, Mary E. O'Donnell of Madrid, Spain and one son, Thomas O'Donnell of Grafton; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren; and one brother, Edward Godar of Hardin. ---------------- (1aa) Thomas O'Donnell and Dorothea "Dora" Alice (Godar) O'Donnell's son Thomas O'Donnell's obituary - Thomas O'Donnell, 90, passed away Thursday at 9:31 a.m. Sept. 4, 2008, at Christian Hospital in St. Louis. He was born March 4, 1918, in Hardin, the son of Thomas and Dorothea (Godar) O'Donnell now deceased. He married Emma Mae Morgan July 4, 1942, in Grafton. He served for 16 years on the Jersey County Board where he enjoyed working on the Road and Bridge Committee with a group of close friends. He was employed at the Illinois Powder Company in Grafton in his early years, continuing to farm on the family farm. In his later years, he was in the real estate business with a special interest in farm appraisal. He is survived by four daughters Katheleen Atkinson of Elberta, Ala., Judith Zimmer of Barcelona, Spain, Cynthia Tranquilli of Alvarado, Texas and Margaret Carrow of Godfrey; one son, Thomas O'Donnell of Bradenton, Fla.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary O'Donnell of Mojacar, Spain. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife and a special grandson, Rufus Warford. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey. In celebration of his life, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville with Father William Hembrow as celebrant. Cremation rites will be accorded per his wishes. Memorials may be sent to St. Francis/Holy Ghost School in Jerseyville. ------------------ (4a) John Paul Godar and Mary Amanda (DeGerlia) Godar's son James Edward Godar was born Jan 22, 1883 in Calhoun Co., IL, and died Jan 09, 1982 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL. He married Nellie Genevieve McDonald Dec 29, 1916. Children of James Edward and Nellie Genevieve (McDonald) Godar were-Edward Aloysius Godar born Oct 04, 1919 in St. Louis Mo, died June 24, 2007 in St. Louis, MO, married Nov. 27, 1948 in Jefferson City, MO to Catherine "Katy" Rolfes; Aloys Godar, Leo Godar, Stephen Godar, Antoine Godar, Marian Godar, Rose Mary Godar, Clara Godar, Daniel Godar, and a son who died in infancy. ----------------- (1aa) James Edward and Nellie Genevieve (McDonald) Godar's son Edward Aloysius Godar's obituary - Edward A. Godar, 87, of Jefferson City, died Sunday, June 24, 2007, at the home of his brother in St. Louis. He was born on Oct. 4, 1919, in St. Louis, the son of James Edward and Nellie Genevieve McDonald Godar. He was married on Nov. 27, 1948 in Jefferson City to Catherine "Katy" Rolfes who died on March 20, 2001. He was a 1938 graduate of Jerseyville (Illinois) Township High School and received a Bachelor degree in 1942 from St. Louis University. He received a Master degree in Personnel Psychology from Ohio State University in 1946. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was employed with the Missouri Merit System Council and served as Acting Merit System Supervisor from 1946-1947. He served as Assistant Director of the newly created Missouri State Division of Personnel and continued in that position until he was appointed as Division Director in 1973. While Director, he also served as a member and vice-chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Missouri State Employee's Retirement System for thirteen years. He was a past member of the Executive Committee of the Governor's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped. In October, 1977, he received the Public Personnel Award of the Governor's Committee for his contribution to employment of qualified handicapped individuals. After forty years of state service, he retired on Aug. 1, 1986, and was subsequently given the Award for Outstanding Contribution to Public Administration by the Missouri Institute for Public Administration. Following retirement, he served on the Work Force Task Force of Governor Carnahan's Committee on Management and Productivity in 1994. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Jefferson City Area United Way; Committee on Personnel of the Mayor's Advisory Commission on Jefferson City Government; Board of Regents of St. Mary's Health Center; Mid-Missouri Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association; Board of Directors of Homemaker Health Care, Inc.; and a long-time member of American Legion Post 5. In recent years he was an active volunteer with Villa Marie Skilled Nursing Facility where his wife had been a patient for many years. He was a member of St. Joseph Cathedral where he was active with the Legion of Mary and the parish school board; Dan C. Coppin Assembly, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus; International Personnel Management Association; American Psychological Association; Missouri Institute of Public Administration; and a charter member of Meadow Lake Acres Country Club. Survivors include four brothers, Aloys Godar, Chesterfield, MO; Leo Godar, Jerseyville, IL; Stephen Godar, Hardin, IL; and Antoine Godar, Raleigh, NC; three sisters, Marian Muehlenkamp, St. Louis, MO; Rose Mary Ippolito, Nausha, NH; and Clara Conlin, Brighton, MI; one sister-in-law, Mary Godar, Reston, VA; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Kaye Godar on Dec. 13, 1988; one brother, Daniel Godar; and an infant brother. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at St. Joseph Cathedral with the Rev. Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 26th, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, Jefferson City, MO, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Carmelite Monastery, 2201 W. Main St., Jefferson City, MO 65109; or St. Joseph Cathedral School Foundation, 2301 W. Main St., Jefferson City, MO 65109. --------------- (5a) John Paul Godar and Mary Amanda (DeGerlia) Godar's son John Alfred Godar was born Jan 18, 1886 in Calhoun Co., IL, and died Oct 11, 1952. He married Nellie Lee Devine Nov 16, 1915. Children of John Alfred and Nellie (Devine) Godar were-Elois (or Eloise) Godar born Sept. 7, 1916, in Calhoun Co., IL, died Sep 8, 2008 in Calhoun Co., IL, married August H. "Doc" Simon; John Alfred Godar born Nov 5, 1919 in Calhoun Co., IL, died Dec 9, 2009 in IA, married Mary Dorothy Pospishil; Fred Godar; Ruth Godar; Agness Elizabeth Godar; Mary Elizabeth Godar; Kathleen Dolores Godar; and Naomi Lee Godar. -------------- (1aa) John Alfred and Nellie (Devine) Godar's daughter Elois (Godar) Simon's obituary - Elois Godar Simon, 92, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008. She was born Sept. 7, 1916, in Calhoun County. Her parents were the late John Alfred and Nellie Devine Godar. She and August H. "Doc" Simon were married on July 15, 1947, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Mattoon, Ill. Msgr. Daniel Daly, a former pastor of St. Norbert Church, officiated at their wedding. Her husband preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 2001. She attended local schools and one year at Sacred Heart Academy in Springfield, Ill. She was active in politics of the Democratic Party and was appointed by Gov. Adlai Stevenson to two terms as Public Guardian and Conservator of Calhoun County. She encouraged Carl H. Wittmond to run for the office of State Representative and he served seven terms. She was a lifelong member of St. Norbert Catholic Church and was active in the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, an organization founded by Bishop William A. O'Connor of Springfield. She served as Confraternity Secretary of the Jacksonville Deanery and Calhoun parishes. She was a volunteer for various fund drives, including the March of Dimes, and succeeded Ada Aderton as chairman of the Calhoun County American Red Cross, also serving as chairman of the Red Cross military service during the final days of the Korean Conflict and throughout the Vietnam War. She helped to establish the Red Cross blood program for Calhoun County. She started writing for the Calhoun Herald in 1945 and became editor when Carl Wittmond bought the paper from the Lamar family in 1961. She retired from the Herald in 1982. She retired in 1973 after 25 years of federal employment as manager of the AAA (Agricultural Agency) office and the Selective Service System. She was a crew leader on the 1950 population census and a charter member of the Calhoun County Historical Society. She served as secretary of the Calhoun County Planning Commission from 1973 to 1982 and was a longtime member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 636. She loved the bluffs and rivers that formed the shoreline. Surviving are two sons, Eugene and Pete Simon, both of Hardin; two daughters, Phyllis Day of Champaign and Yvonne Ringhausen of Williamsburg, Va.; 20 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Godar of Iowa and Fred Godar of Florissant, Mo.; and a sister, Ruth Schaberg of St. Charles, Mo. Preceding her in death, along with her parents and husband, is a daughter, Mary Lou Albrecht. According to her wishes, the body was cremated and a memorial Mass will be scheduled at a later date. Private burial will be at St. Norbert's Cemetery in Hardin. Memorials may be made to St. Norbert's Catholic School, Calhoun Ambulance or a charity of one's choice. Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Hardin is in charge of arrangements. -------------- (2aa) John Alfred and Nellie (Devine) Godar's son John Alfred Godar's obituary - John Alfred Godar, formerly of Marion, died at the Iowa Veterans Home on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at the age of 90. Funeral Mass: 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, by Father John Gossman, with military rites provided by Marion American Legion Post 298. The family will greet friends from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the church, where a parish vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Private family burial to take place at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. John was born to John and Nellie (Devine) Godar in Hardin, Ill., on Nov. 5, 1919, joining siblings, Eloise and Ruth. Later, his brother, Fred was born. John was preceded in death by sisters, Agness Elizabeth, Mary Elizabeth, Kathleen Dolores and Naomi Lee, all who died before adulthood. Growing up along the Illinois River, John had a love of nature and began learning the carpenter trade from his grandfather, Albro Devine. During World War II, John enlisted in the Army and served as a staff sergeant in England, North Africa and Italy. Returning to the states, John went to trade school in St. Louis, Mo. There he met his future wife, Mary Dorothy Pospishil, the daughter of Ed and Flore nce (Postel) Pospishil from Martelle, Iowa. On June 17, 1947, John and Mary were married and recently celebrated 62 years of marriage. John and Mary moved to Cedar Rapids, where John was employed as a Master Carpenter, and eventually as a superintendent. In 1956, John and Mary moved to Marion and lived there for 54 years. They had 13 children, 27 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. They were longtime members of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion American Legion Post 298, and were active supporters of their children and grandchildren's activities. John and Mary lived at the Iowa Veterans Home since February 2007. John was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Eloise. Left to remember his gifts of life are his wife, Mary Dorothy; children, Terrance (Wanda) Godar of Pennsylvania, Catherine (Terry) Kauffman of Brattleboro, Vt., Maureen Godar of Hiawatha, Jane Godar (Mike) Kreiter of Overland Park, Kan., Ann (Joe) Nicholson of Cedar Rapids, Mark (Donna) Godar of Grinnell, Matthew (Margie) Godar of Houston, Texas, Theresa (Ken) Walton of Marshalltown, Luke Godar of Oskaloosa, Patrick (Cherie) Godar of Madison, Wis., Steve (Ann) Godar of Marion, Ed Godar of Marion and John (Colleen) Godar of Marion; brother, Fred (Betty) Godar of Florissant, Mo.; and sister, Ruth Schaberg of St. Charles, Mo. Memorials may be directed to Iowa Veterans Home, 1301 Summit St., Marshalltown, IA 50158 in memory of John. Please sign the online guest book for John at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries. (2) Alfred Nicolas Godar, son of Jean (John) Gauderd (Godar) and Marie Madeleine Pasquier, was born Nov 24, 1836 in Semsales, Switzerland, and died 1915. He married Otillie C.L. Mielke on Apr 22, 1867. She was born June 26, 1850, and died May 27, 1896. Her burial was in Hardin Cemetery, Calhoun Co., IL. Children of Alfred Nicolas Godar and Otillie C.L. Mielke were-Caroline Seraphine Ottilia Godar born Sep 13, 1868, died date unknown, married James A. Linkogle Oct 17, 1888 in Hardin, Calhoun Co., IL; Mary H. Godar born Dec 15, 1873, died date unknown, married John H. Smith Feb 28, 1892 in Hardin, Calhoun Co., IL; Mary Elizabeth Godar born July 16, 1878 in Calhoun Co., IL, died July 24, 1916, married John Stelbrink Feb 19, 1895 in Michael, Calhoun Co., IL; and Bertha Lena Godar born July 03, 1887 in Hardin, Calhoun Co., IL, died date unknown, married Joseph Kinman Nov 10, 1903. --------------- (1a) Caroline Seraphine Ottilia Godar born Sep 13, 1868, died date unknown, daughter of Alford Nicolas Godar and Ottilie C. L. Mielke, married James A. Linkogle on 17 Oct 1888 at Hardin, Calhoun Co., IL. James A. Linkogle was born Aug 1861, and died Oct 1932. James was a wagon maker and blacksmith. James A. Linkogle, son of John A. Linkogle and Mary Elizabeth Grether, was born in Aug 1861 in Otter Creek Township, Jersey Co., IL. He lived with his parents, Mary and John, in 1880 in Otterville, Jersey Co., IL census. His father was born in Prussia and his mother in MO. Seraphine and James A. Linkogle lived in 1930 in Huntington Park, Los Angeles County, California. Residing with them were, their children Romeo and Alfred.�James died in Oct 1932 in Los Angeles County, California, at age 71. Children of James A. Linkogle and Seraphine Ottilia Godar were-Lora Linkogle born 29 Feb 1888, died Jul 1976; Elise Marie Linkogle born 20 Oct 1896, died 20 Jul 1976; Romeo P. Linkogle born Feb 1900, died 28 Nov 1965; and Alfred Joseph Linkogle born 13 Oct 1903, died 7 Apr 1938. (3) Marie M. Seraphine Godar, daughter of Jean (John) Gauderd (Godar) and Marie Madeleine Pasquier, was born Feb 28, 1841 in Semsales, Switzerland, and died Sep 06, 1918 in Calhoun Co., IL. She married 1st Victor Pregaldin. She married 2nd Frederick DeGerlia on Nov 05, 1857 in Calhoun Co., IL. Child of Marie M. Seraphine Godar and Victor Pregaldin was-Anton J. Pregaldin born October 08, 1866 in Calhoun Co., IL, died Dec 18, 1933 in Hardin, Calhoun Co., IL, married Louisa J. Breden Jun 25 1889 in Michael, Calhoun Co., IL. Children of Marie M. Seraphine Godar and Frederick DeGerlia were-Helene DeGerlia born Sep 15, 1859 in Calhoun Co., IL, died Sep 14, 1939 in Calhoun Co., IL, married Antoine Miller Jan 27, 1881; Mary E. DeGerlia born Feb 28, 1861 in Calhoun Co., IL, died Jan 05, 1898 in Calhoun Co., IL, married 1st James LaMar Dec 29, 1881, married 2nd Charles LaMar Jun 2, 1885 in Michael, Calhoun Co., IL; and a Son DeGerlia born 1862, Calhoun Co., IL, died 1862, Calhoun Co., IL. (4) Marie Claude Josephine Godar, daughter of Jean (John) Gauderd (Godar) and Marie Madeleine Pasquier, was born Oct 23, 1843 in Semsales, Switzerland, and died Nov 24, 1922 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL. She married William Carpunky on Feb 27, 1862 in Calhoun Co., IL. Children of Marie Claude Josephine Godar and William Carpunky were-Frederick Carpunky born Nov 30, 1862 in Calhoun Co., IL, died Feb 04, 1940 in Alton, Madison Co., IL; Marie Carpunky, died 1921; Louis Carpunky, died 1921, married Sophia Walz; Seraphine Carpunky born Sep 16, 1867 in Calhoun Co., IL, died July 30, 1921 in Fieldon, Jersey Co., IL, married Arthur F. Park Apr 2, 1890; Cyrene Carpunky, died date unknown, married a Campbell; Sarah Carpunky, died Abt. 1937, married 1st Isaac Moore, married 2nd a Tillery; Ella Carpunky born July 23, 1885 in Jersey Co., IL, died July 26, 1972 in Godfrey, Madison Co., IL; Zipprian Carpunky born Aug 22, 1877 on Calhoun Co., IL, died Sep 08, 1963 in Alton, Madison Co., IL, married Letitia Rush Sep 5, 1905 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL; James Edward Carpunky born Mar 18, 1879 in Jersey Co., IL, died July 12, 1963 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL, married Evah Ethel Green; and William W. Carpunky born Oct 12, 1886 in Jersey Co., IL, died Oct 11, 1978 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL, married 1st Althea Mathilda Bennett Apr 1907, married 2nd Minnie Clendenny. (5) Francis Leon Godar, son of Jean (John) Gauderd (Godar) and Marie Madeleine Pasquier, was born Nov 04, 1847 in Semsales, Switzerland, and died Aug 11, 1934 in Alton, madison Co., IL. His burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. He married Nancy Marie Carpunky on Mar 16, 1874. She was born in 1840, and died Dec 7, 1909 in Jersey Co., IL. Her burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. Children of Francis Leon Godar and Nancy Marie Carpunky were-Henry Godar born 1875, died date unknown, married 1st Olive May Green Aug 25, 1892 in Jersey Co., IL, married 2nd Lora Johnson Myers in 1938; Leon Godar born in 1877, died Nov 07, 1910 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL, married Hattie May Sandifer; Elizabeth Godar born July 1874, died 1962, married William Sanders; Louis Godar born Apr 14, 1883 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co., IL, died May 09, 1969 in Jerseyville, Jersey Co. IL, married Carrie Witte. ----------------- (1a) Francis Leon Godar and Nancy Marie (Carpunky) Godar's son Henry Godar was born in 1875, and died 7 Jun 1948 in Jersey Co., IL. His burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. He married 1st Olive M. Green Aug 25, 1892 in Jersey Co., IL. She died 15 Nov 1936 in Jersey Co., IL. Her burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. Henry Godar married 2nd Lora Johnson Myers in 1938. Children of Henry Godar and his 1st wife Olive M. Green were-Henry Lester Godar born 28 Oct 1892, died 16 Nov 1918, married Lucy J. Goepper; Edith Ethel Godar was born abt. 1900, and died 18 Feb 1914 in Jersey Co., IL; and William Floyd Godar, married Nettie A. Miller Apr 26, 1914 in Jersey Co., IL. ---------------- (1aa) Henry and Olive (Green) Godar's daughter Edith Ethel Godar was born abt. 1900, and died 18 Feb 1914 in Jersey Co., IL. She was age 14. Her burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. ----------------- Henry and Olive (Green) Godar's daughter Edith Ethel Godar's obituary article - Edith Ethel Godar, 14, daughter of Mr & Mrs Henry Godar, died and funeral held at Baptist church. Rev J R Reynolds. Among those from afar attending the funeral, was ?? ------ ------ of Dow, who in spite of all warnings came per buggy, holding her 3 week old baby closely wrapped in warm clothing in her arms. 2 miles from Jerseyville the young mother took a look at the babe and found it safe; still, when the house of mourning was reached and the little one taken out of the wraps, the spark of life had escaped. The coroner, Dr N F Bray, held the inquest, impaneling: Clyde Cope, Charles Guber (Gubser??), James Heter, Harry E Weller and Rudolph and John Green as the jury. They returned a verdict of suffocation. The babe was buried beside the grave of Miss Edith Ethel Godar. (Note: I believe the baby mentioned who died in the obituary article above was the child of Henry and Olive (Green) Godar's son Henry Lester Godar and his wife Lucy. The baby died while they were attending the funeral for the death of Henry Lester Godar's sister Edith who died at age 14, and the baby was buried in a grave beside Edith. ---------------- (2aa) Henry and Olive (Green) Godar's son Henry Lester Godar was born 28 Oct 1892, and died 16 Nov 1918. His burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. He married Lucy Josephine Goepper Sep 1, 1912 in Jersey Co., IL. They had a child who died in infancy Feb 19, 1914, and another child Geraldine. Lucy remarried after Henry Lester Godar's death to Thomas Arter Oct 8, 1920 in Jersey Co., IL. ----------------- Henry and Olive Green Godar's son Henry Lester Godar's obituary - Henry Lester Godar, 26, died at home on E Arch Jerseyville of the flu. Private services from home. Rev Joe Jenkins, officiated. Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery. He leaves his wife and 1 child. ----------------- (2a) Francis Leon Godar and Nancy Marie (Carpunky) Godar's son Leon Godar Jr. was born in 1877, and died 7 Nov 1910 in Jersey Co., IL. He married Hattie May Sandifer. She died 9 Nov 1951. They were both buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jersey Co., IL. Children of Leon Godar Jr. and Hattie May Sandifer were-Elmer Godar, died 4 Dec 1926 (age 25); and Elan K. Godar died 18 Jul 1974. ---------------- (3aa) Henry and Olive (Green) Godar's son William Floyd Godar, married Nettie A. Miller Apr 26, 1914 in Jersey Co., IL. Children of William Floyd Godar and Nettie A. Miller were-Alma Irene Godar, Cletus Godar, and Lester Godar. (6) Francis Louis Godar, son of Jean (John) Gauderd (Godar) and Marie Madeleine Pasquier, was born Aug 26, 1850 in Semsales, Switzerland, and died July 22, 1935 in Eureka, MO. He married Elizabeth Miller on Dec 15, 1874. Children of Francis Louis Godar and Elizabeth Miller were-Paul Godar born Nov 15, 1875 in Calhoun Co., IL, died Jan 13, 1957 in Hardin, Calhoun Co., IL; Eleanor Susie Godar born Nov 28, 1876 in Calhoun Co., IL, died Jan 23, 1964 in St. Louis, MO, married Edmund J. Corbett Apr 17, 1911 in St. Louis, MO; Dennis Godar born Jan 25, 1878 in Hardin, Calhoun Co., IL, died June 22, 1954 in Lawndale, CA, married 1st Clara Mielke Nov 12, 1902 in Michael, Calhoun Co., IL, married 2nd Magdalene Walthers Nov 21 1921 in Belleville, IL; Ellen Godar born Dec 1880 in Calhoun Co., IL, died August 24, 1881 in Hardin, Calhoun Co., IL; Antone Godar born June 17, 1879 in Calhoun Co., IL, died June 23, 1912 in Cle Elum, WA; Son Godar born Mar 11, 1881 in Calhoun Co., IL, died Mar 21, 1881 on Calhoun Co., IL; Joseph Godar born June 02, 1882 in Calhoun Co., IL, died Feb 03, 1961 in Alton, Madison Co., IL, married 1st Helene May Schneider May 8, 1911 in Michael, Calhoun Co., IL, married 2nd Henrietta Miller in 1920 in St. Louis, MO; August Godar born Aug 17, 1884 in Calhoun Co., IL, died Feb 27, 1961 in Alton, Madison Co., IL, married Alta Mae Humphrey Aug 27, 1918 in Alton, Madison Co., IL; Andrew Jackson Godar born June 24, 1886 in Calhoun Co., IL, died Feb 23, 1968 in Bolivia, NY, married Margaret Wilson May 4, 1920; Rose B. Godar born Mar 15, 1888 in Calhoun Co., IL, died Aug 25, 1957 in St. Louis, MO; Charles Godar born Sep 28, 1890 in Calhoun Co., IL, died Jan 12, 1974 in St. Louis, MO, married Olive E. Hoagland; Louis Ciprian Godar born Mar 09, 1894 in Calhoun Co., IL, died Sep 06, 1969 in Alton, Madison Co., IL, married 1st Mary Viola Smith Sep 7, 1915 in Hardin, Calhoun Co., IL, married 2nd Marie Frances Narup; Edmund T. Godar born July 12, 1896 in Calhoun Co., IL, died Feb 01, 1937 in St. Louis, MO, married Cora Carpenter Nov 15, 1927; and Archibald J. Godar born Oct 1898 in Calhoun Co., IL, died May 28, 1942 in St. Louis, MO, married Hazel (maiden name unknown). ----------------- (1a) Francis Louis Godar and Elizabeth (Miller) Godar's son August Godar was born Aug 17, 1884 in Calhoun Co., IL, and died Feb 27, 1961 in Alton, Madison Co., IL. He married Alta Mae Humphrey Aug 27, 1918 in Alton, Madison Co., IL. Children of August and Alta Mae (Humphrey) Godar were-David N. Godar born Nov. 8, 1927, in Calhoun Co., IL, died Mar 25, 2008 in Jersey Co., IL, married Marcella Ann McNelly May 5, 1973, in Hardin, IL; Robert Godar; Julia Rose Godar; Dorothy (Beth) Godar, Marie Godar; Jerome Godar; and William (Billy Joe) Godar, married Henritta J. Mueller. ---------------- (1aa) August and Alta (Humphrey) Godar's son David N. Godar's obituary - David N. Godar, 80, died at 7:23 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. He was born Nov. 8, 1927, in Calhoun County to August and Alta (Humphry) Godar. He married the former Marcella Ann McNelly on May 5, 1973, in Hardin. She died Dec. 21, 2005. He had worked at Owens-Illinois Glass, retiring in 1977. He was a member of the Lions Club, Knights of Columbus 9417 and St. Norbert's Catholic Church, all in Hardin. Survivors include several nieces and nephews, in addition to Tony and Beth Godar of Hardin; one brother, Robert and Angie Godar of Glenwood, Ind.; two sisters, Julia Rose Kinder and Dorothy (Beth) Arnold, both residents of Calhoun Care Center in Hardin. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Marie Willis; and two brothers, Jerome and William (Billy Joe) Godar. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., with a prayer service at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, March 27, at Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Hardin. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 28, at St. Norbert's Catholic Church. Father Bill Kessler will officiate. Burial will be at St. Norbert's Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Norbert's Catholic Church or Presbyterian Church, both in Hardin. ------------ David Godar's wife Marcella A. (McNelly) Godar's obituary - Marcella A. Godar, 75, died at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005, at her home. She was born Jan. 4, 1930, in Belleview, Ill., to Rinnie and Lucy A. (Jones) McNelly. She married David N. Godar on May 5, 1973, in Hardin. He survives. She had worked at the Bank of Calhoun County in Hardin, where she held many positions for over 40 years before retiring. She was a member of the Hardin Presbyterian Church, secretary of the American Cancer Society Calhoun Chapter and a member of the Calhoun Red Hat Ladies. In addition to her husband, survivors include one brother, Norman McNelly of Pittsfield; one sister, Jean Ogden of Alhambra; a nephew, Jim McNelly of Pittsfield; and numerous other nephews and nieces. Her parents and three brothers, Owen, Willard and Odell McNelly, preceded her in death. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hanks-Gubser Funeral Home in Hardin. The Rev. Paul D. Frazier will conduct funeral services at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Hardin Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at St. Norbert's Cemetery, Hardin. Memorials may be given to the Presbyterian Church of Hardin or the American Cancer Society. ------------- (2aa) August and Alta Mae (Humphrey) Godar's son William Joseph "B.J." Godar's obituary - William Joseph "B.J." Godar; b. 31 Dec 1932, Hardin, IL; d. 6 Aug 1986, Alton, IL; bu.: St. Norbert's Cem., Hardin, IL; resident of Hardin; Fa.: August Godar; Mo.: Alta Mae Humphrey; Survived by three sisters; Marie Willis of Carrollton, Julia Rose Kinder of Golden Eagle and Beth Arnold of Grafton; and three brothers; Robert E. Godar of Glenwood, IN and Jerome A. Godar and David N. Godar, both of Hardin. ---------------- William Joseph "B.J." Godar's wife Henrietta J. (Mueller) Godar's obituary - Henrietta J. (Mueller) Godar; b. 26 Dec 1895, St. Louis, MO; d. 12 Mar 1988, White Hall, IL; bu.: Kane Cem., Kane, IL; M. Joseph Godar on 10 May 1920 in St. Louis, MO, he preceded her in death; Fa.: Henry F. Mueller; Mo.: Kathryn Bougard; Survived by two granddaughters: Joyce Keehart of Roodhouse and Lisa Roberts of White Hall; and two great-grandchildren; Preceded by a daughter: Martha Young; six sisters; and a brother. -------------- (3aa) August and Alta (Humphrey) Godar's daughter Marie I. (Godar) Willis's obituary - Marie I. Willis, 83, died at 4:50 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 2003, at her residence. She was born Aug. 16, 1920, in Hardin to the late August and Alta Humphrey Godar. She married Gene Willis in St. Charles, Mo., on June 27, 1942. He died Sept. 29, 1996. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of America Court of St. Joan, both in Carrollton. Her door was always open and a pot of coffee was always on. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Surviving are four daughters and sons-in-law, Carol (husband, Harold) Becker of Normal, Cathy (husband, David) Williams-Hobold of Carrollton, Liz (husband, Eric) Ivers of Jerseyville, Barb (husband, Gary) Simpson of Fieldon; nine grandchildren, Jeff, Doug and Steve Becker, Matt Williams, Natasha Foiles, Jason and Luke Ivers, Todd and Kristy Simpson; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Judy Kinder of Golden Eagle and Beth Arnold of Jerseyville; three brothers, Jerome Godar of Hardin, Robert Godar of Glenwood, Ind., and David Godar of Hardin. In addition to her parents and husband, a brother, Billy Godar, preceded her in death. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, with a 6 p.m. prayer service. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John's Catholic Church in Carrollton. Burial will be in Eldred Memorial Gardens at Eldred. Memorials may be made to the Blessing Hospice of Greene County or a church of your choice. Frederick Devening Frederick Devening was born at Essen, Germany, April 10, 1834. He landed in New Orleans in 1853, then went to Burlington, IA. From there he went to Silver Creek in Calhoun County, then to Greene County and then to Jersey County in 1871. Frederick Devening, 84, died 7-7-1914 at his home northwest of Fieldon. Rev. Wilson conducted services with burial in Gunterman cemetery, Richwood Township, Jersey County, IL. He married Mary Rebecca (Thurston) Devening on September 28, 1861. She was the daughter of James and Ann (Collard) Thurston. She was born 4-28-1844 and died 9-24-1928 in Jersey County, IL. Her burial was in Gunterman cemetery, Richwood Township, Jersey County, IL. ------------------- The obituary of Frederick Devening - Frederick Devening - Died 1914. Frederick Devening, 84, died at his home northwest of Fieldon. Rev. Wilson conducted services with burial in Gunterman cemetery. He was born at Essen, Germany, April 10, 1834. He landed in New Orleans in 1853, then went to Burlington, IA. From there he went to Silver Creek in Calhoun County, then to Greene County and then to Jersey County in 1871. He married Mary R. (Thurston) Devening on September 28, 1861. They were parents of 9 children - 7 boys & 2 girls. He leaves his widow, 6 children and 16 g-grandchildren. ---------------- Frederick and Mary (Thurston) Devening were parents of 9 children - 7 boys & 2 girls. The children of Frederick and Mary (Thurston) Devening were-George Devening, James W. Devening, Lee Devening, William Frederick Devening, Henry C. Devening, Anna Devening, Philip Devening, Margaret Devening, and Edward Devening. (1) Frederick and Mary (Thurston) Devening's son George Devening was born 8-23-1880, Richwood Township, Jersey County, IL. He died 1-10-1936 in Jersey County, IL. He is buried at Gunterman Cemetery, Richwood Township, Jersey County, IL. He married Lena Weisner 2-10-1903 in Jersey County, IL. Lena Weisner was born in 1883 near Fieldon, English Township, Jersey County, IL. She died in 1943 in Jersey County, IL. She is buried at Gunterman Cemetery, Richwood Township, Jersey County, IL. She was the daughter of William and Julia (Albert) Kraushaar Weisner. George and Lena (Weisner) Devening had a son Pearl Devening. (Note: George Devening's wife Lena (Weisner) Devening was an aunt to my mother Lovie (Kraushaar) Westfall and my grandfather Charles Kraushaar's half sister.) -------------- (1a) George and Lena (Weisner) Devening's son Pearl Devening was born in Jersey County September 30, 1906. He was found dead at his farm home by a neighbor on June 6, 1968. His wife Agnes Bernice (Goshorn) Devening was a patient at Green Lawn Nursing Home in Jerseyville at the time and he had been living alone. Pearl Devening's burial was in Gunterman Cemetery in Richwood Township, Jersey County, IL. He married Agnes Bernice Goshorn born May 4, 1908 in Bluffdale, IL, the daughter of Nicholas & Gertrude (Combes) Goshorn. She died June 22, 1974 at St. John's Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Her burial was in Gunterman Cemetery in Richwood Township, Jersey County, IL. Pearl and Agnes Bernice (Goshorn) Devening had 3 children-Charles Devening, Lena Devening, and Joan Devening. -------------- George and Lena (Weisner) Devening's son Pearl Devening's obituary - Pearl Devening, 61 years, 8 months, 6 days, a farmer of the Fieldon area, was found dead at his home by a neighbor on June 6, 1968. Mr Devening's wife is a patient at Green Lawn Nursing Home in Jerseyville and he had been living alone. Visitation and services were from Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Rev. Leonard Todd, former pastor of Christ United Church of Christ in Fieldon, officiated and burial was in Gunterman cemetery in Richwood Township. Mr Devening was a son of the late George & Lena (Weisner) Devening, and was born in Jersey County September 30, 1906. Surviving are his wife, 1 son, sgt Charles J. Devening of Fayetteville, NC; 2 daughters, Mrs. Henry Goeman of Fieldon and Mrs. Paul W. Long, of Route 4, Jerseyville, and 10 grandchildren. -------------- Pearl Devening's wife Agnes Bernice (Goshorn) Devening's obituary - Agnes Bernice Devening, 66, of Fieldon died June 22, 1974 at St. John's Mercy Hospital. Born May 4, 1908 in Bluffdale she was the daughter of Nicholas & Gertrude (Combes) Goshorn. Her husband Pearl Devening died in 1968. Visitation and funeral were held at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Rev. Leonard Todd officiated. Burial was in Gunterman cemetery. Survivors are 1 son, Charles Devening of Tacoma, Washington; 2 daughters, Mrs. Henry (Lena) Goeman of Fieldon and Mrs. Terry (Joan) Irvin of Centralia; 12 grandchilddren; 8 g-grandchildren and 1 brother William Goshorn of Summerville, SC. Her parents, husband, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters preceded her in death. -------------- (Note: Agnes (Goshorn) Devening's brother James Goshorn married Kathryn Kraushaar. Kathryn (Kraushaar) Goshorn was my mother Lovie (Kraushaar) Westfall's cousin. Her father Joseph Kraushaar was my mother's uncle, and a brother to my mother's father Charles Kraushaar.) ---------------- (1aa) Pearl and Agnes Bernice (Goshorn) Devening's daughter Lena (Devening) Goeman's husband Henry Goeman's obituary - Henry Goeman, 89, died unexpectedly at 7:41 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2006, at his residence. He was born March 7, 1917, in English Township, the son of Henry and Dora (Hetzel) Goeman. He married the former Lena G. Devening on Oct. 13, 1940, in Elsberry, Mo. They shared nearly 59 years together before her death on June 7, 1999. He was raised on the same farm he currently resided on and farmed his entire life, as well as operated Goeman Trucking. Agriculture was important to him, as he was a member of the Jersey County Farm Bureau, Jersey County Fair Board for many years, serving as the tractor pull supervisor for 25 years, and an original organizer of the former Fieldon Booster Club. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Phyllis Frazer and Bernice and Ronald Guilander, all of Jerseyville; two grandchildren and their spouses, Rhonda and Kerry Hall of Kane, Jeff and Donna Guilander of Jerseyville; five great-grandchildren, Kourtnee, Kurt and Khloee Hall, and Ronnie and Christopher Guilander. In addition to his wife, his parents; a son-in-law, George Frazer; and a sister, Catherine Briggs, preceded him in death. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday. Burial was at Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville. Memorials may be given to the Fieldon United Church of Christ, where he was a longtime member, or the Jersey County Health Department. The Frederick and Mary (Thurston) Devening Family continued on the next page at-Related Families-Page 3d Go to Related Families-Page 3d Return to Related Families-Page 3b Return To Homepage