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Charles Marvin Miller
Marvin Miller, died 12-02-1977. Services for Marvin Miller, 79, of Fieldon were held this afternoon, December 5, at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Dorcie Hill. Burial was in Fieldon cemetery. He died at 5:10 pm on December 2 a Jersey Community Hospital. A machinist in ammunition production, he was born may 14, 1898 in Missouri, a son of William and Emma Bunch Miller.
His survivors are his wife, the former Ruea Evans; four Sons, Earsie L. Miller of Fieldon, Dallas D., Carl D., and Ira W. Miller, all of Jerseyville; three daughters; Mrs. Floyd (Marie) McIntire, Grafton, Mrs. Leroy (Irene) Wells, Bloomington and Mrs. Steve (Margaret) Evancho, Jerseyville, 59 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren. One brother, Clark Miller, Jerseyville and a sister, Lula Short of St. Louis. Two sons, Leo and Loya, preceded him in death. The family designates the heart fund as . . . rest if obit missing.
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Marvin Miller's wife - Ruea (Evans) Miller, 89, died at 3:20 am. today, November 13, 1987 at Greenwood Manor in Jerseyville. She was born in Missouri, a daughter of the late James and Margaret (Brakefield) Evans. On September 19, 1917 she married C. Marvin Miller in Missouri. He died December 2, 1977.
Surviving are four sons, Earsie Miller of Fieldon, Dallas and Carl Miller, both of Delhi, and ira Miller of Jerseyville; three daughters Dolly McIntire and Margaret Evancho, both of Jerseyville, and Irene wells of Bloomington; 56 grandchildren, 76 great grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Carrie Wilkinson. Two sons preceded her in death, Leo and Loy Miller. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 pm Saturday With services at 1 pm Sunday at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Fieldon cemetery, and memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.
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Charles Marvin and Ruea (Evans) Miller had 9 children-Dollie Marie Miller, Earsie L. Miller, Dallas Delmar Miller, Carl D. "Ed" Miller, Ira W. "Bill" Miller, Leo Miller, Opal Irene Miller, Margaret Miller, and Loya Miller.
(1) Charles Marvin and Ruea (Evans) Miller's daughter - Dollie Marie McIntire, 79, formerly of Jerseyville and Godfrey, died at 4:55 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005, at Alton Memorial Hospital, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her family, after entering a peaceful rest. She was born Feb. 8, 1925, in Enough, Mo., to Charles Marvin and Reau (Evans) Miller. She married Floyd A. McIntire on Aug. 2, 1944, in Jerseyville. He died Feb. 21, 1990. A loving and devoted wife and mother, she was homemaker and farmer and leaves behind many children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will cherish her memory. Her legacy is her faith in God and devotion to her children.
Surviving are 12 children and their spouses, Lloyd and Denise McIntire of Jackson, Mich., Barbara and John Wiley of Godfrey, Joan McIntire of Albany, Mo., Pat and Joe VanWalleghen of O'Fallon, Mo., Sandy Compton of Alton, Dollie and John Klaas of Kane, Pearl and Terry Fester of Dow, Bessie Walker of Alton, Raymond and Kandy McIntire of Bethalto, Mary J. Johnson of Godfrey, Betty Finch of Wood River and Virginia and Paul Ward of Jerseyville; 34 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren, with whom she played a vital role in their lives; a sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Steve Evancho of Godfrey; and a brother, Dallas Delmar Miller of Delhi.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet; a stepdaughter, June Hayes; a son-in-law, George Johnson; two grandsons, Shannon and Darrell Johnson; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Opal Irene Wells; and five brothers, Carl "Eddie" Miller, Ira "Bill" Miller, Earsie Miller, Loya Miller and an infant. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Wilbur Cain will officiate. Interment will be beside her husband of 45 years and infant daughter at Scenic Hill Cemetery in Grafton. Memorials may be given to a church of the donor's choice.
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(1a) (Note: Dollie Marie (Miller) McIntire's daughter Virginia (Griffin) Ward is a daughter from a previous marriage to Harold Griffin. Virginia (Griffin) Ward's father Harold Griffin was my late cousin. He was the son of Wesley and Anna (Westfall) Griffin. Anna (Westfall) Griffin was my father Walter Edward "Ed" Westfall's sister.)
Virginia's father Harold Wesley Griffin was born Oct. 7, 1924 in Otterville, Jersey County, IL and died June 17, 2002 in Coupeville, Washington. He married Wilma Irene Talley 7-21-1949 in Jersey County, IL. She was the daughter of George and Gertrude (Parker) Talley. Wilma was born July 31, 1930 (died 3-4-91 age 60 of breast cancer), and they had 4 children-Ronald Griffin, David Griffin, Rosemary Griffin, and Mitchell Griffin.
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Virginia Griffin married Paul V. Ward May 28, 1960, in Pittsfield, IL. He was born March 3, 1941 in Jerseyville, IL, the son of Arthur and Agnes (Franz) Ward. Paul died April 16, 2010, at St. John's Mercy Health Care in St. Louis, MO. His burial was at Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. Paul and Virginia (Griffin) Ward had 3 children-Martin Ward; Bonnie Ward who married Mark Helfer, the son Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Helfer; and Anna Ward who married R. Calvin Keaton.
Paul V. Ward's great grandparents on his mother's side were - William Charles and Mary Grace (Franklin) Franz. William Charles Franz was born 08 April 1840 in St. Louis, Missouri. William was the first of two children born to William Franz and Catherine (HAAS) Franz. William died in Grafton (Jersey County), Illinois on 25 January 1912, and was buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Rosedale (Jersey County), Illinois. Mary Grace (Franklin) Franz was born 10 June 1851 in Missouri. Mary Grace was one of four children born to George Franklin and Caroline (Wolff) Franklin. Mary Grace died in 1926 in Jersey County, Illinois and was buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Rosedale, (Jersey County), Illinois.
Paul V. Ward's grandparents on his mother's side were - Charles Philip and Martha Louise (Thurm) Franz. Charles Philip Franz was born 01 December 1872, in St. Louis, Missouri. Charles was the second of twelve children born to William Charles and Mary Grace (Franklin) Franz. Charles died in Alton (Madison County), Illinois on 15 April 1942, and was buried in Hartford Cemetery, Grafton (Jersey County), Illinois. Martha Louise (Thurm) Franz was born 18 May 1877, in Saxony, Germany. Martha was the first of five children born to Charles Victor and Louisa Agnes (Helling) Thurm. Martha died 18 September 1934, and was buried in Hartford Cemetery. Charles and Martha married 20 January 1898 in Jersey County, Illinois. They settled in Grafton, Illinois, known as "Williams Hollow," and farmed the land known as the "home place." Twelve children were born of their marriage. Victor and his wife Agnes Helling Thurm and their daughters were from Saxony area of Germany and came to the area about 1883. Their daughter Hattie was married to Oscar Dabbs and lived in later years on Rt 16 east of Jerseyville. Their daughter Martha was married to Charles Franz of Grafton and their farm is now part of the park. Victor and family are buried at Rosedale and Martha and Charles at Hartford Cemetery.
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Virginia (Griffin) Ward's husband Paul V. Ward's obituary - Paul V. Ward, 69, died at 8:52 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2010, at St. John's Mercy Health Care in St. Louis. He was born March 3, 1941, in Jerseyville, the son of Arthur and Agnes (Franz) Ward, now deceased. He married Virginia Griffin May 28, 1960, in Pittsfield, Ill. She survives. He retired in 1998 after 26 years as owner and operator of Wards Meat Processing in Jerseyville. He enjoyed fishing and boating and spending time with his family. He was a member of Jerseyville Masonic Lodge No. 394 and past member of Jerseyville Moose Lodge No. 695, Jerseyville Eagles Lodge No. 2747 and Jerseyville Elks Lodge No. 594.
Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Martin, and Adrienne Ward of Belleville; daughters, Bonnie and Mark Helfer of Jerseyville and Anna and R. Calvin Keaton of St. Louis; grandchildren, Jacinda and Chad Custer, Peggy and Aaron West, Betsy and Paul Garrison, Kassandra Pickel, Noah Keaton and Owen Keaton; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Charles Ward of Jerseyville, David and Pat Ward of Kingston Mines, Ill., and Hollis Ward of Dow. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Donald, Robert and Dale Ward. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 19, with Masonic funeral rites at 3:45 p.m. at Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville, and visitation will continue from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, at the First United Methodist Church in Jerseyville. The Rev. Mark Myers will officiate. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville. Memorials may be made to American Lung Research Foundation.
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(1aa) Paul and Virginia (Griffin) Ward's daughter Anna (Ward) Keaton's husband R. Calvin Keaton's father Larry Baron Keaton's obituary - Keaton, Larry Baron Age 70, of Park Forest died at 1:45 a.m. July 8, 2011 at his home in Park Forest. He was born on March 24th, 1941 in San Antonio, Texas, the beloved son of Mary Elizabeth Keaton and R. Roy Keaton. Larry was a veteran of the Vietnam War who lived most of his life in Park Forest. He traveled extensively in his work as a Field Service Engineer and after his retirement in 2001, he still enjoyed relaying stories of the exotic places he visited such as the Philippines and Israel. Larry also enjoyed fishing, hunting and working on cars. He spent most of his time since retirement building street rods and was extremely proud of his custom 1934 Ford 3-window coupe! Larry is survived by his son, Calvin Keaton, his daughter, April Keaton, his sister, Sherry Brennan, his daughter-in-law, Anna Keaton, his son-in-law, Greg Muchnik, as well as five wonderful grandchildren; Sydney Muchnik, Kassi Pickel, Ethan Muchnik, Noah Keaton, and Owen Keaton. Private services and burial with full military rights will be held in Weatherford Texas, handled by Whites Funeral Home.
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Virginia (Griffin) Ward's husband Paul V. Ward's grandmother, and his mother Agnes (Franz) Ward Stathem's mother Martha Louise (Thurm) Franz's obituary - Funeral rites will be held Thursday afternoon, September 20, at two o'clock from the Hartford Methodist church for Mrs. Martha Louise Franz, 57, wife of Charles P. Franz, whose death occurred Tuesday morning, September 18, at six o'clock at her home near Grafton. Rev., Henry Heyer of Grafton will officiate and interment will be in the Hartford cemetery. Mrs. Franz's death occurred following an illness of only a few days. She was the daughter of Victor and Agnes Helling Thurm and was born at Saxon, Germany, on May 18, 1877. Besides her husband, Mrs. Franz is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. Agnes Ward and Mrs. Lillie Grizzle of Jerseyville, Mrs. Freda Dabbs, Mrs. Flosie Highfill, Miss Zada Franz and Miss Pauline Franz of Godfrey, and Mrs. Lela Spillman of Alton; three sons, Leo, Wesley, and Ernest Franz of Grafton and one sister, Mrs. Oscar Dabbs of Jerseyville. She was preceded in death by one son and one daughter.
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Virginia (Griffin) Ward's husband Paul V. Ward's uncle, and his mother Agnes (Franz) Ward Stathem's brother Wesley Franz's obituary - Wesley Franz, 74, died Sunday at his residence. Born in Grafton, son of the late Charles & Martha (Thurm) Franz, he was a farmer and married Ella (Rull) Franz on August 27, 1955 and she survives. Also surviving are 1 daughter, Bernean Down of Brighton; 3 sons, Delbert Franz of Newport Richey, FL, Darrell Franz of Great Falls, MT and Kenneth Johnson of Rosewood Heights; 11 grandchildren; 2 g-grandchildren; 5 Sisters, Agnes Stathem of Jerseyville, Lelia Spillman of Sarasota, Fl, Flossie Highfill of Grafton, Zada Bailey of Alton and Pauline Mourning of Kane; and 1 brother, Geo of Grafton. Visitation and services were conducted from Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Rev. William Hessler officiated. Burial was in Valhalla Memorial Park, Godfrey. Memorials may be given to Hope Lutheran church, Jerseyville where he was a member.
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Virginia (Griffin) Ward's husband Paul V. Ward's uncle, and his mother Agnes (Franz) Ward Stathem's brother Ernest R. Franz's obituary - Ernest R. Franz, 58, of Alton died November 11, at Jewish hospital in St. Louis. Final rites were held at Curdie Heights Baptist church in Alton with interment in Upper Alton. A custodian in Alton school system, he was born June 23, 1915 in Grafton a son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Franz. Mr. Franz was a member of the Curdie Heights Baptist church of Alton, Masonic Lodge No. 1062, Wood River, Eastern Star No. 775, Alton, and Laborers Local 231, Pekin, and was a WWII veteran. Surviving are his wife, Mary (Hill) Franz; 1 son, James E. Franz of Cottage Hills; 2 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Leo of Grafton and Wesley of Kane; and 6 sisters, Mrs. Hubert (Pauline) Mourning, Kane, Mrs. Freda Dabbs, Alton, Mrs. Clarence (Lelia) Spillman, Sarasota, FL, Mrs. Agnes Statham and Mrs. Zada Bailey, Jerseyville and Mrs. Lloyd (Flossie) Highfill.
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Virginia (Griffin) Ward's husband Paul V. Ward's uncle, and his mother Agnes (Franz) Ward Stathem's brother Leo Phillip Franz's obituary - Leo Phillip Franz, 82, of Grafton, died October 9 at St. Anthony hospital in Alton. He was born March 8, 1904, in Jersey County to the late Charles L& Martha (Thurm) Franz. He married Lucille I (Wallace) on November 2, 1929, in Jerseyville. He was a farmer. He was a member of Grafton Methodist church and Jersey County Farm Bureau. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Kenneth of New Hartford, MO, and Maruice of Greenfield; 4 Sisters, Lela Spillman of Sarasota, FL, Flossie Highfill, Grafton, Zada Bailey, Alton and Pauline Mourning, Kane; 4 grandchildren; and 7 g-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 children, 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Visitation was October 12 at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home in Jerseyville, and the funeral was - incomplete.
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Virginia (Griffin) Ward's husband Paul V. Ward's great grandmother, and his mother Agnes (Franz) Ward Stathem's grandmother Mary Grace (Franklin) Franz's obituary - Mary Grace Franz, 75, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. T. Roady, northeast of Fidelity. Born June 10, 1851 daughter of George & Caroline (Wolff) Franklin. Funeral from Rosedale church. Elder T. J. Roady with burial in Rosedale cemetery. She leaves 3 sons, Charles of Grafton, Wm. of Rosedale and Henry of Shidler, OK; and 2 daughters, Mrs. Soloman Roady of Fidelity and Mrs. Wm. Downs of Paradise.
(2) Charles Marvin and Ruea (Evans) Miller's son - Earsie L. Miller, 84, died at 5:35 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 2002, at his home. He was born Oct. 8, 1917, in Enoch, Mo., to Marvin C. and Ruea (Evans) Miller. He married Hazel M. (Seeman) Miller on Nov. 17, 1945, in Pocahontas, Ark. She died Jan. 24, 1985. A U.S. Army World War II veteran, he was employed as a carpenter. He was a past member of the Laborers Union and the Jerseyville American Legion.
Surviving are five sons, Dennis Miller of Fieldon, Douglas L. Miller of Jerseyville, Earsie D. Miller of Hardin, Jeff Miller of Fieldon and Herb Miller of Missouri; three daughters, Betty Miller and Debra Wyhs, both of Raymond, Ill., and Melissa Hill of Chesterfield, Ill.; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marie McIntyre and Margaret Evancho, both of Godfrey; and two brothers, Dallas and Carl Miller, both of Delhi. Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Forrest William Miller; three brothers, Ira and Loy Miller and an infant; and a sister, Irene Wells.
Visitation was from 4 to 9 p.m. at Crawford Funeral Home (Jacoby Chapel) in Jerseyville, where services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Martha Horrell officiated. Burial was at Fieldon Cemetery, with military rites by the Jerseyville American Legion. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.
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Earsie L. Miller's wife - Hazel M. (Seeman) Miller, died 01-24-1985. Services for Hazel M. Miller, 60, R. 1, Fieldon were conducted Sunday at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home by the Rev. Clyde Shaw with burial at Fieldon cemetery. She died at 6:30 pm January 24 at Christian hospital northeast. She was born March 2, 1924 in Greene County to the late Merle and Agnes Ontis Seeman. Surviving are her husband, Earsie whom she married November 17, 1945; sons, Dennis, Douglas, Earsie D., all of Jerseyville, Jeff and Herb of Fieldon; daughters, Betty Miller, Debbie Wyhs and Melissa K. Miller, Fieldon; a half sister, Katie Scherret, Flint, Michigan and 11 grandchildren.
(3) Charles Marvin and Ruea (Evans) Miller's son - Dallas Delmar Miller, 76, died at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2005, at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. He was born in Washington County, Mo., on March 19, 1929, the son of the late Charles Marvin and Ruea (Evans) Miller. He married the former Lily Mae Andrews on Oct. 26, 1951, in Hardin, and they shared nearly 50 years together before her death on March 2, 2001. As a young boy, his family moved to Jersey County, and he has been a resident there for his entire life. Shortly after his marriage, he served with the U.S. Army overseas during the Korean War, and after discharge, soon became employed with Olin Corporation, where he worked in shipping as well as a forklift operator for 31 years, before retiring in 1985. In his spare time, Delmar loved to be outdoors, whether it was hunting, fishing, or in his healthier days, being in the woods cutting timber.
Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Donald Duane Ferguson Sr. of New Delhi; three grandsons, Dallas Ferguson and his wife, Patches, Donald Duane Ferguson Jr. and Michael Andrew Ferguson, all of New Delhi; a great-granddaughter, Brittney Anne Ferguson; and a sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Steve Evancho of Godfrey. He was preceded in death by two infant daughters, Pamela and Peggy; two sisters, Opal Irene Wells and Dollie McIntire; and five brothers, Carl Edward, Ira "Bill," Loy, Earsie, and an infant, Leo Miller. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Clyde Shaw will officiate. Burial will be at Rosedale Cemetery, where the Jerseyville American Legion Post 492 will conduct military rites. Memorials may be given to the Rosedale Cemetery.
(4) Charles Marvin and Ruea (Evans) Miller's son - Carl Dale Edward "Ed" Miller, 67, died unexpectedly at 7:27 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003, at his home after several weeks of failing health. He was born April 8, 1936, in Sullivan, Mo., one of nine children of Charles Marvin and Ruea (Evans) Miller. The U.S. Army veteran was employed as an over-the-road truck driver for many years working for several companies, driving throughout the country. However, when the opportunity presented itself, he began a truly enjoyable experience working alongside his daughter and son-in-law at Len's Towing, where he continued to assist until recently. He married the former Gail L. Gray on Oct. 25, 1958, in Elsah. She survives.
Also surviving are four children and their spouses, Carla and Robert Lindley Jr. of Bethalto and David and Janet Miller, Sue and Bob Stilts and Stacey and Steve Wock, all of Jerseyville; as the founder of the "Grandpa Club", seven grandchildren, Heather and Megan Miller, Bradley, Brandon and Kaitlyn Wock and Matthew and Ryan Lindley; a brother, Dallas Miller of Delhi; and two sisters, Marie McIntyre of O'Fallon, Mo., and Margaret Evancho of Godfrey. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Irene Wells; and four brothers, Ira "Bill," Loya and Earsie Miller and an infant.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Crawford Funeral Home (Jacoby Chapel) in Jerseyville, where funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. John Gibson will officiate. He will be buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville with military honors provided by the Jerseyville American Legion Post 492 and VFW Post 4528. Memorials may be given to the Victory Baptist Church in Jerseyville, where he was a member, or to Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St. Louis. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he will be greatly missed and always remembered.
(5) Charles Marvin and Ruea (Evans) Miller's son Ira W. "Bill" Miller is deceased.
(6) Charles Marvin and Ruea (Evans) Miller's son Leo Miller died in infancy.
(7) Charles Marvin and Ruea (Evans) Miller's daughter Opal Irene Miller married Leroy Wells. She is deceased. They lived in Bloomington, IL.
(9) Charles Marvin and Ruea (Evans) Miller's daughter Margaret Miller married Steve E. Evancho 1-17-1959 in Jersey County, IL. They live in Godfrey, IL.
(9) Charles Marvin and Ruea (Evans) Miller's son Loya Miller. Died 00-03-1970. The death of Loya Miller, 48, of Frankfort, Missouri, in a crawler tractor accident Friday morning on the farm of Becker brothers in English township was the second tragic event to occur in the Miller family within a few days time. Miller's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Miller of Fieldon are the great grandparents of Shannon Lee and Darrell Edward, 3 and 1 year old sons of Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson of Jerseyville, who lost their lives in the destruction by fire of the family home on February 23. Miller, father of twelve, was pronounced dead on arrival at the Jersey Community hospital at ten fifty-five o'clock am. The Missouri man, formerly of Jersey County, had been operating a crawler tractor pushing a tree out of a ditch. According to reports, a limb of the tree struck Miller inflicting fatal injuries. An inquest will be held later by coroner Rodney Jacoby.
Visitation hours were held at Jacoby Brothers Chapel where services were conducted at one-thirty o'clock Monday afternoon by Rev. Dorcie Hill. Burial was in the Fieldon cemetery. Mr. Miller was born in Missouri, may 31, 1921, and was a carpenter by trade. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Madge B. Ridenour Miller; six sons, Marvin, Edward, Mark, and Paul Miller of Frankfort, Charles Miller of Louisiana, Missouri and Elmer Miller of Darby, Montana; six daughters; Mrs. Darrell Krauss of O'fallon, Missouri. - rest of obit missing (continued on page 3a in paper).
John Alben
John Alben was born in Sicily, Italy. He married Lucia Virgo (or Virga, or Verigo). He and his wife immigrated to America and settled in the Alton, IL area in the early 1900's, sometime before the birth of their eldest child Joseph in 1912. John Alben was born in 1883 in Sicily, Italy, and died in 1947 in Alton, Madison Co., IL. He married Lucia Virgo in Italy. Lucia Virgo was born in 1886 in Sicily, Italy, and died in 1941 in Alton, Madison Co., IL. John and Lucia (Virgo) Alben had 9 children-Joseph V. Alben, Samuel John Alben, Angelo Thomas Alben, Josephine Elizabeth Alben, Joan Rose Alben, Paul Alben, Carl Alben, Anthony Alben, and Anne Alben
(1) John and Lucia (Virgo) Alben's son Joseph V. Alben was born 2-18-1912 in Alton, Madison Co., IL, and died 2-17-2000 in St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton, IL. (Note: Joseph V. Alben married my sister Mildred Westfall.)
My brother-in-law Joseph V. Alben with my sister Mildred (Westfall) Alben, the daughter of Walter Edward "Ed" and Lovie (Kraushaar) Westfall. - Picture Taken In 1940's.
Here is my brother-in-law Joseph V. Alben's Memorial Notice below. He and my sister the former Mildred Westfall were united in marriage Nov. 11, 1944, in Alton. He and my sister Mildred lived in Godfrey at the time of his death. He passed away in Saint Anthony's Hospital in Alton. His parents immigrated to America from Italy.
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Joseph V. Alben's obituary - Joseph V. Alben, 87, died at 9:50 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000 at Saint Anthony's Hospital in Alton. A son of the late John and Lucia (Virgo) Alben, he was born Feb. 18, 1912 in Alton. An U.S. Army veteran, he was employed as a mill operator at Laclede Steel. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and Alton Sportsmen's Club in Godfrey. He and the former Mildred Westfall were united in marriage Nov. 11, 1944, in Alton. She survives.
Also surviving are a stepson and his wife, Russell and Lois Thompson of Wood River, three grandchildren and their spouses, Terri and Mike Harvey of Alton, Melanie and David Moore of Alton and Lesley and Alan Kolesa of East Alton, five great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Whitney Harvey, Jenna Doolin, Tyler Moore and Alexis Heacox; two sisters, JoAnne Romano of Brighton and Josephine Mayhall of Jerseyville; and four brothers, Angelo Alben of Bethalto, Paul Alben of East Alton, Sam Alben of Brighton and Anthony Alben of Forrest Homes. He was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Alben, and a brother, Carl Alben.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Staten Funeral Home in Alton with a prayer service at 4 p.m. Father John Paul Klein will officiate at services at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Alton. Memorials may be givin to masses or a charity of one's choice.
(2) John and Lucia (Virgo) Alben's son Samuel John Alben was born Aug 10, 1922 in Alton, Madison Co., IL, and died Mar 12, 2005 in Alton, Madison Co., IL. He married Hilda Elizabeth Flunker on September 8, 1942 in Old Monroe, Mo, daughter of Fredrick (Fritz) Julius Flunker and Nora Amelia Engle. She was born Dec. 5, 1922, in Jersey County, IL, and died July 21, 2007 in Alton, Madison Co., IL. They are both buried at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Alton, IL. He was a furnace operator in the tube mill of Laclede Steel, retiring in 1984 after 38 years of service. Children of Samuel John Alben and Hilda Elizabeth Flunker were-Karen Sue Alben born May 6, 1945 in Alton, Madison Co., IL, married Jacob Greeling; John Phillip Alben born Aug 29, 1946, Alton, Madison Co., IL, died Jan 19, 1957 in Alton Madison Co., IL; and Theresa Marie Alben born Mar 21, 1949 Madison Co., IL, married Charles Cairns.
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John and Lucia (Virgo) Alben's son Samuel John Alben's obituary - Samuel John Alben, 82, died at 4:42 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2005, at Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton. He was born Aug. 10, 1922, in Alton to John and Lucia (Virgo) Alben. He married the former Hilda Elizabeth Flunker Sept. 8, 1942, in Old Monroe, Mo. She survives. He was a furnace operator in the tube mill of Laclede Steel, retiring in 1984 after 38 years of service. He was a life member of VFW Post 1308, Knights of Columbus 460 and Jerseyville Moose Lodge 695.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Karen and Jacob Greeling of Bella Vista, Ark., and Theresa M. and Charles Cairns of Concord, N.C.; five grandchildren and their spouses, Denise and Todd Vaughan of Albany, N.Y., Eric T. Hoehn of Wood River, John J. and Chrissy Greeling of Round Rock, Texas, Sara and Mike Tucker and Brian C. Cairns, all of Concord; six great-grandchildren, Quinten and Abigail Vaughan of Albany, Samantha and Maxwell Hoehn of Wood River, Daisy Tucker of Concord and Jessica Greeling of Round Rock; two sisters, Josephine Mayhall of Alton and Joan Romano of Brighton; and two brothers, Paul Alben of Rosewood Heights and Anthony Alben of Cottage Hills. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, John Phillip Alben; three brothers, Joseph, Angelo and Carl Alben; and a sister, Ann Alben-Chick.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday with a 5:30 p.m. prayer service at Targhetta Funeral Home in Brighton. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Brighton. Father Raphael Paul will officiate. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Alton, with full military honors by Alton VFW Post 1308. Memorials may be made to Masses or the charity of one's choice.
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Samuel John Alben's wife Hilda Elizabeth (Flunker) Alben's obituary - Hilda Elizabeth Alben, 84, died at 1:01 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2007, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 5, 1922, in Jersey County, to Fredrick J. and Nora A. (Engel) Flunker. She married Samuel John Alben on Sept. 8, 1942 in Old Monroe, Ill. He died March 12, 2005. A homemaker, she was a member of the Ladies of the Jerseyville Moose and St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, where she was active in a quilting guild.
Surviving are two daughters and their husbands, Theresa and Charles Cairns of Brighton and Karen and Jacob Greeling of Bella Vista, Ark.; grandchildren, Denise Vaughan, Eric Hoehn, John Greeling, Sarah Tucker and Brian Cairns; great-grandchildren, Quinten and Abby Vaughan, Samantha and Max Hoehn, Jessica, Colin and Cody Greeling and Daisy and Elijah Tucker; and four sisters, Freda Fritz of Jerseyville, Bertha Clowers of Alton and Eva and Frank Huber and Molly and George Tolle, all of Godfrey. She was preceded in death by a son, John Alben, and three sisters, Ethel Schaake, Nora Davis and Erma Flunker. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Brighton. Father Peter Donahoe will officiate. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Alton. Memorials may be made to masses or donor's choice.
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(1a) Samuel John Alben and Hilda Elizabeth (Flunker) Alben's daughter Karen Sue Alben was born May 6, 1945 in Alton, Madison Co., IL. She married 1st Henry Everett Hoehn on Nov 28, 1964 in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton, IL. They divorced July 1973 in Jersey Co., IL. She married 2nd Clarence Jacob Greeling on Nov 16, 1973 in Alton, IL, son of Clarence Douglas Greeling and Mildred Elizabeth Huff. Children of Karen Sue Alben and her 1st husband Henry Everett Hoehn are-Denise Marie Hoehn born Apr 25, 1971 in Alton, Madison Co., IL; and Eric Thomas Hoehn born May 24, 1973 in Alton, Madisin Co., IL. Child of Karen Sue Alben and her 2nd husband Clarence Jacob Greeling is-John Jacob Greeling born Dec 18, 1975 in Rapid City, South Dakota.
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(1aa) Karen Sue Alben and her 1st husband Henry Everett Hoehn's daughter Denise Marie Hoehn was born Apr 25, 1971 in Alton, Madison Co., IL. She married Todd Vaughan on June 9, 1990 in Springfield, MO. Children of Denise Marie Hoehn and Todd Vaughan are-Quinten Cooper Alan Vaughan born July 23, 1994 in Springfield, MO, and Abagail Madison Marie Vaughan born Dec 31, 1996 in Hazleton, PA.
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(2aa) Karen Sue Alben and her 1st husband Henry Everett Hoehn's son Eric Thomas Hoehn was born May 24, 1973 in Alton, Madison Co., IL. He married Janice Lynn Hewitt on Aug 6, 1994 in St. Patricks Catholic Church, in Alton, IL. Children of Eric Thomas Hoehn and Janice Lynn Hewitt are-Samantha Paige Hoehn born February 27, 1996 in Fort Riley, Kansas, and Maxwell Thomas Hoehn born Oct 27, 2000 in Galesburg, IL.
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(1aa) Karen Sue Alben and her 2nd husband Clarence Jacob Greeling son John Jacob Greeling was born Dec 18, 1975 in Rapid City, South Dakota. He married Christina Irene Dickens on May 20, 2000 in Keller, Texas. Child of John Jacob Greeling and Christina Irene Dickens is-Jessica Dawn Dickens born Aug 20, 1992.
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(2a) Samuel John Alben and Hilda Elizabeth (Flunker) Alben's daughter Theresa Marie Alben was born Mar 21, 1949 in Alton, Madison Co., IL. She married Charles Delbert Cairns on Oct 10, 1970 in Brighton, IL. Children of Theresa Marie Alben and Charles Delbert Cairns are-Sarah Jane Cairns born Sep 14, 1976 in Alton, Illinois, and Brian Charles Cairns born Aug 12, 1983.
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(1aa) Charles Delbert Cairns and Theresa Marie (Alben) Cairns's daughter Sarah Jane Cairns was born Sep 14, 1976 in Alton, IL. She married Mike Tucker. Child of Sarah Jane Cairns and Mike Tucker is-Daisy Quinn Tucker born Nov 14, 1998 in Concord, North Carolina.
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Samuel John Alben's wife Hilda Elizabeth (Flunker) Alben's sister Bertha A. (Flunker) Clowers's obituary - Bertha A. Clowers, 82, died at 5:50 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007, at Eldercare of Alton. Born March 11, 1925, in Jersey County, she was the daughter of Fritz and Nora (Engle) Flunker. She married Jesse Clowers on Nov. 15, 1947. He died March 8, 1996. She worked in the packing department for Owens-Illinois in Alton and was a member of the Faith Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Joyce A. Clowers of Godfrey; three sisters, Frieda Fritz of Jerseyville, Eva Huber and Elsa Tolle, both of Godfrey; and a daughter-in-law, Terri Clowers of Godfrey. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Kevin L. Clowers; and four sisters, Ethyl Schaake, Nora Davis, Hilda Alben and Erma Flunker. There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. The Rev. Tom Olney will officiate. Burial will be at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
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Samuel John Alben's wife Hilda Elizabeth (Flunker) Alben's sister Eva (Flunker) Huber's husband Frank J. Huber Jr.'s obituary - Frank J. Huber Jr., 88, died at 7 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2009, at Eldercare Nursing Home. Born Jan. 26, 1921, in Alton, he was the son of Frank and Marguerite (St. Cin) Huber Sr. On June 20, 1946, in Alton, he married the former Eva Flunker. She survives. He was a self-employed meat cutter for many years and retired after 13 years of service in security at Lewis and Clark Community College. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey.
In addition to his wife, surviving are two daughters, Yvonne Harlow and her husband, Robert, of Indianapolis and Monica Huber of Alton; two sons, Phillip S. Huber of Mount Laurel, N.J., and Kirk D. Huber and his wife, Lisa, of Brighton; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and a sister, Eugenia Hassman of Phoenix, Ariz. He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Beatrice Huber; a grandson, Jeffrey Huber; and a sister, Mary Jane Yaws. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Monsignor Virgil Mank will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Friday, March 20, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com.
(3) John and Lucia (Virgo) Alben's son Angelo Thomas Alben was born Oct. 25, 1920, in Alton, Madison Co., IL. He died Nov. 17, 2003 in Alton, Madison Co., IL. His burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery in Alton, IL. He married the former Josephine Lombardo on Sept. 7, 1946, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton, IL. She was born June 26, 1924, in Alton, Madison Co., IL. She was the daughter of the late Bernard and Dora (Pinta) Lombardo. She died Aug. 30, 2005, at Jerseyville Manor in Jerseyville, IL. After many years of service at Owens-Illinois Glass, Inc., Angelo retired in 1983 from the corrogated department. He served his country as a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force, was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Alton Post 1308 and St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton and a third-degree member of Knights of Columbus Alton Council 460. Children of Angelo Thomas Alben and Josephine (Lombardo) Alben were-Angela Alben, married Gary Mook; and Betty Alben, married Gary Clark.
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John and Lucia (Virgo) Alben's son Angelo Thomas Alben's obituary - Angelo Thomas Alben, 83, died at 7:55 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, with his family at his side. He was born Oct. 25, 1920, in Alton to John and Lucy (Virgo) Alben. He married the former Josephine Lombardo on Sept. 7, 1946, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton. After many years of service at Owens-Illinois Glass, Inc., he retired in 1983 from the corrogated department. He served his country as a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force, was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Alton Post 1308 and St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton and a third-degree member of Knights of Columbus Alton Council 460. He will always be remembered as a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his beloved wife of 57 years, he is also survived and will be greatly missed by two daughters and sons-in-law, Angela and Gary Mook of Alton and Betty and Gary Clark of Godfrey; three brothers, Paul Alben, Anthony Alben and Samuel Alben; two sisters, Josephine Mayhall and Joan Romano; six grandchildren and their spouses, Beth and Rick Mellenthin, Debby and Rich Hood, Chrissy and Joe Certa, Susie and Joe Frasier, Nicole and Nathan Dietrich and Jason and Jendra Clark; two great-grandchildren, Mikey Mook and Gabrielle Dietrich; other extended family; and many dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Joseph Alben and Carl Alben; and a sister, Annie Chick. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Staten-Fine Funeral Home in Alton. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton, with Father Jim Walther, O.M.V., as the celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, with military honors accorded by Veterans of Foreign Wars Alton Post 1308 Ritual team. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church Capital Fund or to St. Mary Catholic School. An online tribute and guest book may be found at Staten-Fine Funeral Home's Web site, www.finefunerals.com.
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Angelo Thomas Alben's wife Josephine A. (Lombardo) Alben's obituary - Josephine A. (Lombardo) Alben, 81, died at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005, at Jerseyville Manor. Born June 26, 1924, in Alton, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Dora (Pinta) Lombardo. She married Angelo Thomas Alben on Sept. 7, 1946, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton, where the couple remained longtime members. He died Nov. 7, 2003. She will be lovingly remembered for her love of her family, especially the love and devotion she had for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived and will be greatly missed by two daughters and a son-in-law, Angela and Gary Mook of Alton and Betty Clark of Godfrey; six grandchildren and their spouses, Beth and Rick Mellenthin of Bunker Hill, Debby and Rich Hood of Edwardsville, Christine and Joe Certa of Springfield, Susan and Joe Frasier of Alton, Nicole and Nathan Dietrich of Ashburn, Va. and 1st Lt. Jason and Jendra Clark of Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland; three great-grandchildren Mike Mook of Bunker Hill, Gabrielle Dietrich of Ashburn, Va., and Aiden Frasier of Alton; other extended family; and many dear friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Paul, Jasper, Joseph and Jackie Lombardo; and a sister, Lena Wyatt. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Staten-Fine Funeral Home in Alton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton. Father Shawn Monahan, O.M.V., will be the celebrant. Interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Alton, followed by a dove release in her memory. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church Capital Fund.
(4) John and Lucia (Virgo) Alben's daughter Josephine Elizabeth Mayhall was born April 11, 1914 in Alton, Madison Co., IL. She died Feb 4, 2007 in Alton, Madison Co., IL. Her burial was at Scenic Hill Cemetery in Grafton, Jersey Co., IL. She married 1st Harold Owen Phillips Sr. She married 2nd Amiel Mayhall Oct. 17, 1936, in Alton, IL. He was born March 19, 1912, in Chautauqua, Jersey Co., IL, a son of the late James Henry and Laura Ann (Brown) Mayhall. He was a pipefitter by trade. He began working at Shell Oil Co., where he remained for 19 years, until he began working on construction as a pipefitter with Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local No. 553, of which he was a 65-year member. He died April 13, 2001 in Jersey Co., IL. He was buried at Scenic Hill Cemetery in Grafton, Jersey Co., IL. Child of Josephine Elizabeth Mayhall and her 1st husband Harold Owen Phillips Sr. was Harold Owen "Hoppy" Phillips Jr. born Nov. 6, 1932, in Alton, Madison Co., IL, died Nov. 22, 2002 in St. Louis, MO, married Christina A. Weirich. Children of Josephine Elizabeth Mayhall and her 2nd husband Amiel Mayhall were-Sonya Mayhall, married Gary Whyte; Barbara Mayhall, married Ronald Short; Carole Mayhall; Alyce Mayhall, married William Gibbs; Gene Mayhall; Richard Mayhall died in infancy; and George Mayhall died 9 Dec 1949 in infancy.
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John and Lucia (Virgo) Alben's daughter Josephine Elizabeth (Alben) Mayhall's obituary - Josephine Elizabeth Mayhall, 92, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born April 11, 1914, to John and Lucia (Virga) Alben. She married Amiel Mayhall on Oct. 17, 1936, in Alton. He died April 13, 2001. She was a homemaker and a resident at Rosewood Care Center in Alton for the last four years.
She is survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law, Sonya and Gary Whyte of Godfrey, Barbara and Ronald Short of Jerseyville, Carole Mayhall of St. Louis and Alyce and William Gibbs of Del Mar, Calif.; a son and his wife, Gene and Maggie Mayhall of Granite City; 16 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Paul Alben of Rosewood Heights and Anthony Alben of Cottage Hills; a daughter-in-law, Christina Phillips of Godfrey; three sisters-in-law, Mildred Alben of Bethalto, Hilda "Curly" Alben of Brighton and Billie Alben of Alton; and her beloved friend at Rosewood Care Center, Susan Morris.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; three sons, Harold Phillips and infants, Richard and George Mayhall; two sisters, Anne Chick and Joan Romano; and four brothers, Carl, Joseph, Sam and Angelo Alben. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. James Lamply will officiate. Burial will be at Scenic Hill Cemetery in Grafton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rosewood Care Center in Alton or the Jersey County Relay for Life.
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Josephine Elizabeth (Alben) Mayhall's husband Amiel Mayhall's obituary - Amiel Mayhall, 89, died at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 13, 2001, at his home. He was born March 19, 1912, in Chautauqua, a son of the late James Henry and Laura Ann (Brown) Mayhall. A lifelong resident of Fern Glen Valley, he recently moved to Jerseyville because of his ill health. A pipefitter by trade, he began working at Shell Oil Co., where he remained for 19 years, until he began working on construction as a pipefitter with Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local No. 553, of which he was a 65-year member. He married the former Josephine Alben Oct. 17, 1936, in Alton. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Harold and Christine Phillips of Godfrey and Gene and Maggie Mayhall of Granite City; four daughters and sons-in-law, Sonya and Gary Whyte of Godfrey, Barbara and Ronald Short of Jerseyville, Carole Mayhall of St. Louis and Alyce and William Gibbs of Del Mar, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and a brother and sister-in-law, Henry J. and Alyce Mayhall of Manchester, Mo. He was preceded in death by two infant sons, Richard and George; two sisters, Cora Ince and Bessie Chadderton; and three brothers, Harold Mayhall, Lawrence Mayhall and James Henry Mayhall. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, where funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday. David McElwain will offficiate. He will be laid to rest in Scenic Hill Cemetery in Grafton. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society-Jersey County Relay for Life.
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(1a) Josephine Elizabeth Mayhall and her 1st husband Harold Owen Phillips Sr.'s son Harold Owen "Hoppy" Phillips Jr.'s obituary - Harold Owen "Hoppy" Phillips Jr., 70, died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2002, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis after a brief illness. A son of Josephine (Alben) Mayhall of Jerseyville and the late Harold Owen Phillips Sr., he was born Nov. 6, 1932, in Alton. He married the former Christina A. Weirich Nov. 9, 1957, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Alton. She survives. He graduated in 1952 from Marquette Catholic High School. A delivery driver for more than 50 years with Prairie Farms Dairy, he will be remembered as the "Milk Man" by many families. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a lifetime member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton. A fourth-degree member of the Knights of Columbus Pere Marquette Assembly 203, he enjoyed cooking at the council's chicken and fish dinners. He was an avid fan of Jack Buck and the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team.
In addition to his beloved wife of 45 years and mother, surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffrey and Cee Jaye Phillips of Columbia, Mo., Christopher and Janise Phillips of Mahomet, Ill. and Shawn and Eileen Phillips of Columbia, Mo.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Tracey and Jeffrey Bierman of Manchester, Mo., and Michelle and Jeffry Romano of Chicago; 12 grandchildren, Sarah, Lacey, Lindsey, Ryan, Haley, Anna, Samuel, Noah, Rachael, Michael, Joseph, and Parker; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Sonja and Gary Whyte of Godfrey, Barbara and Ronald Short of Jerseyville, Carole Mayhall of St. Louis and Alice and Buzz Gibbs of De Mar, Calif.; a brother and sister-in-law, Eugene and Maggie Mayhall of Granite City; and other family members and friends. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberley Louise Phillips. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Subday at Staten Funeral Home in Alton with fourth degree Knights of Columbus service and chalice presentation at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton. Father Jim Nibler will be the celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Alton. Military graveside rites will be performed by the Alton VFW 1308 ritual team. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or Crisis Food Center. The obituary and guest book may be found at Staten Funeral Home's Web site, www.legacy.com.
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Elizabeth Mayhall's 2nd husband Amiel Mayhall's brother Lawrence D. Mayhall's obituary - Lawrence D. Mayhall, 67, died at 10:22 pm Thursday, September 17, 1987 at St. Joseph's hospital in Alton. Mayhall was an inspection foreman at Olin Corp. in East Alton before his retirement in 1982. He was born in Chautauqua, a son of the Late Henry and Laura (Brown) Mayhall. On August 31, 1944, in East Alton, he married the former Elsie Campbell, who survives. Also surviving are four daughters, R. Joyce Geiler of Lebanon, Illinois., C. Ann Hancock of Godfrey, and Cynthia Hayes and Kathy Williams both of Grafton; and nine grandchildren. Mayhall was preceded in death by a sister, Bessie Chadderton; and two brothers, Harold and James Mayhall. Services were conducted at 2 pm today at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home in Grafton. Rev. Daniel Zimmerman officiated. Burial was at Scenic Hill cemetery in Grafton.
(5) John and Lucia (Virgo) Alben's daughter Joan Rose Alben was born Oct. 23, 1918, in Alton, Madison Co., IL. She died Aug. 29, 2006, at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton, Madison Co., IL. Her burial was at Brighton Cemetery, Brighton, IL. She married Vincenzo "Vincent" Joseph Romano on April 24, 1937, in Alton, IL. He was born Feb 13, 1909, and died Apr 24, 1978 in Madison Co., IL. He was a son of Francesco Romano (1874-1947) and Anna Rubino (1878-1951), and grandson of Francesco Romano and Rosalia Piraino. Children of Vincenzo "Vincent" J. Romano and Joan Rose (Alben) Romano were-Anita Joan Romano born in 1938, married Harry William Oertel born in 1944; Lucia Dianne Romano born in 1940, married George Clifford McNear born in 1938; Francis (Frank) Vincent "Butch" Romano born in 1943, married 1st Shirley Ellis, married 2nd Nancy "Nan" Helen Reif; and John Michael "Mike" Romano born in 1949, married Sandra "Sandy" Marie Burns.
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John and Lucia (Virgo) Alben's daughter Joan Rose (Alben) Romano's obituary - Joan Rose (Alben) Romano, 87, died at 4:25 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006, at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton. She was born Oct. 23, 1918, in Alton to John and Lucia (Verigo) Alben. She married Vincent J. Romano on April 24, 1937, in Alton. He died April 24, 1978.
Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Lucia McNear and Anita and Harry Oertel, all of Brighton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Frank "Butch" and Nan Romano of Brighton and Mike and Sandy Romano of Alton; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one sister, Josephine Mayhall of Alton; and two brothers, Paul Alben of Rosewood Heights and Tony Alben of Illinois. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Carl, Joe, Sam and Angelo Alben; and one sister, Ann Chick. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home, followed by services at 11 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Brighton. Father Peter Donohoe will officiate. Burial will be at Brighton Cemetery. The American Cancer Society has been named as a memorial. Online information and guestbook may be found at targhettaandwooldridge.com.
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(1a) Vincenzo "Vincent" J. Romano and Joan Rose (Alben) Romano's daughter Anita Joan Romano was born in 1938. She married Harry William Oertel born in 1944. Children of Harry William Oertel and Lucia Dianne Romano were-Vincent Henry Oertel born in 1968; Glen Thomas Oertel born in 1970; and Sandra Joan Oertel born in 1972.
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(2a) Vincenzo "Vincent" J. Romano and Joan Rose (Alben) Romano's daughter Lucia Dianne Romano was born in 1940. She married George Clifford McNear born in 1938. Children of George Clifford McNear and Lucia Dianne Romano were-Timothy Patrick McNear born in 1961, married Monica Cox born in 1963; Steven Clifford McNear born in 1962, married Elizabeth Crouch born in 1963; Darren Thomas McNear born in 1963, married Janet Montgomery Carter born in 1967; Lori Dianne McNear born in 1964, married Kent Thomas Johnson born in 1963; Lynn Denise McNear born in 1965, married Craig Leon Watts born in 1965; and Lisa Dawn McNear born in 1966, married Steven Edward McGaughey born in 1964.
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(3a) Vincenzo "Vincent" J. Romano and Joan Rose (Alben) Romano's son Francis (Frank) Vincent "Butch" Romano was born in 1943. He married 1st Shirley Ellis born in 1945. He married 2nd Nancy "Nan" Helen Reif born in 1947. Children of Francis (Frank) Vincent "Butch" Romano and his 1st wife Shirley Ellis were-Daniel Allen Romano born in 1966, married Susan Lynn McNally; and Douglas Adam Romano born in 1967. Child of Francis (Frank) Vincent "Butch" Romano and his 2nd wife Nancy "Nan" Helen Reif was-David Anthony Romano born in 1974, married Julie Dawn Huigens.
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(1aa) Francis (Frank) Vincent "Butch" Romano and his 1st wife Shirley Ellis's son Daniel Allen Romano was born in 1966. He married Susan Lynn McNally born in 1962. Children of Daniel Allen Romano and Susan Lynn McNally are-Daniella Josephine Romano born in 1996; and Gabriella Francesca Romano born in 1998.
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(4a) Vincenzo "Vincent" J. Romano and Joan Rose (Alben) Romano's son John Michael "Mike" Romano was born in 1949. He married Sandra "Sandy" Marie Burns born in 1954. Children of John Michael "Mike" Romano and Sandra "Sandy" Marie Burns were-Amy Marie Romano born in 1976, married Joel Hall; Rose Ann Romano born in 1979; and Michael Vincent Romano born in 1984.
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John Michael "Mike" Romano's wife Sandra "Sandy" Marie (Burns) Romano's mother Peggy Ann (DeSherlia) Burns's obituary - Peggy Ann Burns, 82, died at 1:13 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born in St. Louis on March 5, 1929, and was one of six children born to Ross and Marie Blanche (Crawford) DeSherlia, now deceased. Peggy was raised in Grafton and was a graduate of the Grafton High School. As a lifelong resident of Grafton, Peggy and her husband, Stanley, owned and operated Peg and Stans Restaurant in Grafton for 20 years, and she continued to be admired for her hospitality, always enjoying cooking for family and anyone else that walked through their doorway. She enjoyed playing bingo, but her true joy was time spent with her grandchildren.
Surviving are her husband, Stanley Burns; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Randy and Becky Burns of Grafton and Jim Burns of Ramsey; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Mike Romano of Godfrey; five grandchildren and their spouses, Andy Austin of Arkansas, Chad and Amie Burns of Freeburg, Amy and Joel Hall of Alton, Rose and Jesse Wilson of Florissant, Mo., and Michael Romano of St. Louis; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Bob Senger of Grafton. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Paul DeSherlia and Claude DeSherlia; and two sisters, Dorothy Hodge and Delores Berrigan. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at the St. Patricks Catholic Church in Grafton, with Father Patrick Gibbons officiating. Burial will be in the Scenic Hill Cemetery in Grafton. Memorials may be given to Pan-Can, an organization dedicated to the research and elimination of pancreatic cancer
(6) John and Lucia (Virgo) Alben's son Paul Alben lives in Rosewood Heights, IL.
(7) John and Lucia (Virgo) Alben's son Carl Alben was born Feb 16, 1925 in Alton, Madison Co., IL, and died June 1987 in Alton, Madison Co., IL. He married Billie Longfellow.
(8) John and Lucia (Virgo) Alben's son Anthony Alben lives in Cottage Hills, IL.
(9) John and Lucia (Virgo) Alben's daughter Anne (Alben) Chick is deceased.
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