1. Meghan Elyse Toohill, born 24 December 1983 in Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND. She was the daughter of 2. Matthew Patrick Toohill and 3. Laurie Jo Demry.

Notes for Meghan Elyse Toohill:

The Clinton Daily Journal xx.xx.1983

Meghan Elyse Toohill

Sgt. Matthew and Laurie Toohill of Grand Fork AFB, North Dakota, announce the arrival of their daughter, Meghan Elyse. She was born 3 p.m., December 24, 1983 weighing five pounds, six ounces.

Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Roger Demry of rural Waynesville and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs; Clement Toohill of rural Heyworth.

The Daily Pantagraph - xx.xx.1983

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Demry of rural Waynesville and Mr. and Mrs. Clement Toohill of rural Heyworth have received word of the birth of a grand- daughter. Meghan Elyse Toohill, born Christmas Eve to Sgt. and Mrs. Matthew Toohill of Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. The baby weighed 5 pounds, 6 ounces.

The Heyworth Star -xx.xx.1983

Early Christmas Present

Sgt. Matthew and Laurie Toohill of Grand Forks AFB, North dakota announce the three weeks early arrival of a baby daughter, Meghan Elyse, born on Christmas Eve at 3:00 p.m. She weighed 5 lbs., 6 oz. Maternal grand- parents are Mr. and Mrs. Roger Demry of rural Waynesville and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Clement Toohill of rural Heyworth.

2. Matthew Patrick Toohill, born Abt. 1960. He was the son of 4. Clement Martin Toohill and 5. Helen Audrey Rhodes. He married 3. Laurie Jo Demry 09 May 1981 in Bloomington, Mclean, IL.

3. Laurie Jo Demry, born 29 December 1960 in Bloomington, Mclean, IL. She was the daughter of 6. Roger Dean Demry and 7. Maxine La Ferne Strange.

Notes for Laurie Jo Demry:

Unknown Newspaper -about xx.01.1979

Citizen honors go to five teens

Wapella

WAPELLA-Laurie Demry and Todd Doenitz have been named winners of the DAR and SAR Good Citizen's Award at Wapella High School.

Laurie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Demry of rural Waynesville. She has served as captain of the pompom squad three years, treasurer of the junior class, secretary of Science Club and an office aide.

She has been active in National Honor Society, Girls Athletic Association, 4-H, track and softball. She is listed in Who's Who Among American High School Students. Laurie plans to attend business college.

The Daily Pantagraph - xx.12.1990

Van Horn-Dralle

Laurie J. Van Horn and Arthur F. Dralle Jr., both of 44 Kenfield Circle, Bloomington, exchanged wedding vows in a ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 30, 1990, in Bloomington.

Roger and Maxine Demry of rural Waynesville and Jane R. Dralle of Winchester, Va., and the late Arthur F. Dralle are their parents.

There was a reception at Jonah's in Peoria before the newlyweds left for a honeymoon in Cancun, Mexico.

Cheryl Bach and Dave Bach were their attendents and Meghan Toohill was flower girl.

The newlyweds are employed in data processing at State Farm Insurance Cos.

More About Matthew Toohill and Laurie Demry:

Marriage: 09 May 1981, Bloomington, Mclean, IL

Child of Matthew Toohill and Laurie Demry is:

4. Clement Martin Toohill, born 12 December 1917; died 20 July 2002. He was the son of 8. Edward Francis Toohill and 9. Anna Teresa Burns. He married 5. Helen Audrey Rhodes 04 July 1942.

5. Helen Audrey Rhodes, born 17 September 1920.

Notes for Clement Martin Toohill:

Pantagraph (Bloomington, IL)

Obituaries

Sunday, July 21, 2002

Clement Toohill Sr.

BLOOMINGTON -- Clement Martin Toohill Sr., 84, of Bloomington, formerly of R.R. 2, Heyworth, died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday (July 20, 2002) at his residence.

Arrangements are pending at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton.

Pantagraph (Bloomin gton, IL)

Obituaries

Monday, July 22, 2002

Clement Martin Toohill Sr.

BLOOMINGTON -- Clement Martin Toohill Sr., 84, of Bloomington, formerly of Heyworth, died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday (July 20, 2002) at the his residence.

His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Wapella. Father Gordon Pillon will officiate. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Wapella, with military rites accorded. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, with the rosary recited at 4 p.m.

Memorials may be made to The Salvation Army or to St. Patrick's Catholic Church Restoration Fund.

He was born Dec. 12, 1917, at Heyworth, a son of Edward F. and Anna Burns Toohill. He married Helen Rhodes on July 4, 1942, at St. Louis. She survives.

Also surviving are seven sons, Daniel J. (Rose Ann) Toohill, Heyworth; Clement M. (Marge) Toohill Jr., Davenport, Iowa; William Hugh Toohill, Granite City; Edward F. (Kim) Toohill, Bloomington; Thomas L. (JoAnne) Toohill, Mount Pulaski; Matthew P. (Willa) Toohill, Heyworth; Dennis I. (Martha) Toohill, Bloomington; five daughters, Anna (Robert) Dixon, Plano, Texas; Jean Thorp, St. Charles, Mo.; Teresa (Richard) Carroll, Bloomington; Constance (Herb) Buttrick, Green Bay, Wis.; Kate (Tim) Watson, Bloomington; one brother, Joseph V. (Juanita) Toohill, Farmington; one sister, Teresa A. Toohill, LeRoy; 33 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Patrick Toohill, Lawrence Toohill, and Edward Toohill; five sisters, Nora Carstens, Mary Schmid, Winifred O'Rourke, Clara Toohill and Cecilia Toohill; one daughter, Mary (Rob) Fanning and one son-in-law, Carl D. Thorp Sr.

Mr. Toohill was a lifetime member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Wapella.

He was a veteran of World War II. He was a special agent in the Army Air Corps, Counter Intelligence Corps. He received the American Theater and Asiatic-Pacific Theater campaign medals.

He was a 1936 graduate of Wapella High School, and a 1942 graduate of St. Louis University School of Law.

He farmed in Wilson Township, DeWitt County, and practiced law in Clinton. He served one term as DeWitt County State's Attorney.

He was a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the American Legion, the Farm Bureau and the Democrat Party.

He loved the farm and his favorite pastime was playing pinochle and singing with his wife, 13 grandchildren, 33 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was an avid White Sox fan.

More About Clement Toohill and Helen Rhodes:

Marriage: 04 July 1942

Children of Clement Toohill and Helen Rhodes are:

6. Roger Dean Demry, born 01 November 1932 in Lemons, MO. He was the son of 12. Thomas Leroy Demry and 13. Anna Francis (Wallace) Steen. He married 7. Maxine La Ferne Strange 12 August 1951.

7. Maxine La Ferne Strange, born 24 October 1933 in Old St Josephs Hospita, Bloomington, Mclean, IL. She was the daughter of 14. Henry Thornton (Dick) Strange and 15. Virginia Reeves.

More About Roger Demry and Maxine Strange:

Marriage: 12 August 1951

Children of Roger Demry and Maxine Strange are:

8. Edward Francis Toohill, born 1869; died 1952. He was the son of 16. Patrick William Toohill and 17. Hanora Lucretia Gleason. He married 9. Anna Teresa Burns.

9. Anna Teresa Burns, born 1874; died 1955.

Child of Edward Francis Toohill is:

Children of Edward Toohill and Anna Burns are:

12. Thomas Leroy Demry, born 10 September 1895 in Unionville, Putnam, MO; died 27 March 1982 in Des Moines, Polk, IA. He was the son of 24. James Henry Demry and 25. Emma Jane Harrett. He married 13. Anna Francis (Wallace) Steen 27 August 1919 in MO.

13. Anna Francis (Wallace) Steen, born 21 December 1896 in Unionville, Putnam, MO; died 15 October 1978 in Centerville, Appanoose, IA. She was the daughter of 26. Albeon Steen and 27. Pearl Myers.

Notes for Thomas Leroy Demry:

Comments: Thomas and Anna made their home in Putnam Co., MO. near Unionville and Lemons until 1936. In March, 1936 they moved to Wayne Co.,Ia near Seymour. After Anna's death, Thomas moved to Centerville, IA. (c)

More About Thomas Leroy Demry:

Name 2: Thomas Leroy DEMRY

Ancestral File Number: MMV6-LK

Burial: Seymour, Wayne Co., IA

Notes for Anna Francis (Wallace) Steen:

Comments: Anna Steen (changed to #Wallace) was taken into the home of Carl and Martha Odam Wallace after Pearl's death in 1898. She was legally adopted by Martha after Carl's death. Adoption date: Jan. 16.1909. Martha Wallace (b)12.12.1856 (d)11.8.1940. Carl and Martha (bur)Union Cemetery Putnam Co.,MO. northwest of Unionville, MO.

More About Anna Francis (Wallace) Steen:

Name 2: Anna Frances STEEN

Ancestral File Number: MMV6-GV

Burial: Seymour, Wayne Co., IA

More About Thomas Demry and Anna Steen:

Marriage: 27 August 1919, MO

Child of Thomas Demry and Anna Steen is:

14. Henry Thornton (Dick) Strange, born 25 September 1910 in Clinton, Dewitt, IL; died 30 September 1981 in Springfield Memorial Medical Center. He was the son of 28. John Earl Strange and 29. Birdie Lenore Prettyman. He married 15. Virginia Reeves 02 August 1929 in Carlock or Bloomington, IL.

15. Virginia Reeves, born 02 December 1910 in Carlock, IL; died Bet. 01 - 05 September 1969 in John Warner Hospital, Clinton, IL. She was the daughter of 30. George Reeves and 31. Nettie Azbill Isaac.

More About Henry Thornton (Dick) Strange:

Burial: Baptist Cemetery, Kenney, IL

Notes for Virginia Reeves:

The Daily Pantagraph - 01.10.1981

H.T. 'Dick' Strange

CLINTON (PNS) - H.T. "Dick" Strange, 71, R.R.2, died at 3:320 a.m. Wednesday at Springfield Memorial Medical Center.

His funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Herington-Calvert Funeral Home, the Rev. Bill Griffin officiating. Burial will be in Baptist Cemetery, Kenney.

Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

He was born Sept. 25, 1910, in Clinton, a son of John H. and Birdie Prettyman Strange. He married

Virginia Reeves Aug, 2, 1929, at Carlock. She died Sept. 1, 1969.

Surviving are a son, Tony, Davison, Mich.; two daughters, Maxine Demry, Waynesville, and Norma Woodrum, Prescott, Ariz.; four brothers, Ralph, Verven and Paul, all of Clinton; and Ket, Ventura, Calif.; a sister, Fern Frank, Madera, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; and several great- grandchildren.

A son, three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. He was a retired carpenter and farmer.

He was a member of Clinton First Christian Church and a 40-year member of Clinton carpenter's union.

The Daily Pantagraph - 02.09.1969

Horse Tramples, Kills Spectator at Fair

CLINTON (PNS) - A Clinton woman was trampled to death by a horse about 5 p.m. Monday at the Dewitt Community Fair's horse show.

Dead is Mrs. Virginia Strange, 58, of 402 S. Sherman. She was pronouced dead at 5:18 p.m. Monday in the emergency room of John Warner Hospital, about five minutes after she had been admitted.

De Witt County Deputy Coroner Larry Calvert said Mrs. Strange was a trackside spectator at the horse show.

She was knocked down and trampled by a horse owned by Allen Poole of McLean and ridden by Glen Marquiss, also of McLean. Mr. Calvert said Marquiss lost control of the animal just before it knocked Mrs. Strange down.

Similar Incident

Mrs. Strange was taken to the Harrington-Calvert Funeral Home in Clinton.

Ironically, a similar incident o ccurred at the track about 40 minutes earlier. An unidentified horse knocked down and stepped on Mrs. Catherine Corry, Le Roy. She was taken to John Warner Hospital, where whe was listed, in good condition Tuesday Morning.

Mr. Calvert said that he did not see any fences or other barriers to keep the crowd a safe distance from the horses. He said the races (330 yards each) are held in an open field.

This is the second time in recent years that death has marred the DeWitt Community Fair. In 1966, Coy Torbert, a DeWitt Supervisor, died of a heart attack at the annual celebration.

Schedule Inquest

Mr. Calvert said he will schedule an inquest into the death of Mrs. Strange.

She was born on Dec. 2, 1910 at Carlock, a daughter of George and Nettie Isaacs Reeves. She was married to Henry Thornton Strange in August of 1929 in Bloomington.

Mrs. Strange is survived by a son, Thornton "Tony" Strange, Royal Oaks, Mich,; two daughters, Mrs. Norma Woodrum, Clinton, and Mrs. Maxine Demry, Heyworth; her step-mother, Mrs. Flora Reeves, Phoenix, Ariz., a brother, Claude Reeves, reno, Nev.; four half-sisters, Mrs. Ruth Ella Cirby, Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Lois Clanton, 1102 S. Fell, Normal, Mrs. Oral Runge, McLean, and Mrs. Phyllis Zook, 820 1/2 E. Grove, Bloomington; two half-brothers, George Reeves, rural Bloomington and Paul Reeves, Germany; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents and a son.

Mrs. Strange was a member of the First Christian Church of Clinton and the Auxiliary of the Eagles Lodge of Clinton.

The Daily Pantagraph - 03.09.1969

Mrs. Virginia Strange

CLINTON (PNS) - The funeral for Mrs. Virginia Strange, who died Monday, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Herington-Calvert Funeral Home. The Rev. Winston Zastrow will officiate. Burial will be in Baptist Cemetery near kenney.

Visitiation will be from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

The Daily Pantagraph - 06.06.1966

Crash Near Lake Kills Clinton Man

Four Injured in Head-On Collision

A Clinton man was killed and four other persons seriously injured in a two-car collision on Pipeline Road near Lake Bloomington Sunday.

The accident happened about five miles north of U.S. 66 and east of Hudson.

Killed in the crash was Larry Strange, 21, driver of one car, a sports model. His passendger, Karen Giese of Elgin, was listed in critical condition Monday at Brokaw Hospital.

William E. Smith, 51 of St. Charles, MO.,driver of the other car, and his two paseengers, Katherine Odmundson, 50, of East Bay Camp, Lake Bloomington, and Annie Veit, 50, of Milwaukee, Wis, were listed in fair condition at Brokaw Hospital.

The accident happened at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. McLean County sheriff's officers said the Strange car was headed south on the county road and collided head-on with the northbound Martin car. Mr. martin told deputies the Strange auto seemed to "bounce" in front of his car.

The funeral for Mr. Strange will be at 10a.m. Wednesday at the First Christian Church in Clinton with the Rev. Winston Zastrow officiating. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Herrington-Calvert Funeral Home there.

He was born Sept. 22, 1944, at Fairbury, a son of Dick and Virginia Reeves Strange.

Surviving are his parents, Clinton; a brother, Thornton, Roayl Oak, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Norma Jean Pister, Clinton; and Mrs. Maxine Demry, Heyworth.

Mr. Strange was a graduate of Lincoln Christian College at Lincoln on May 27 with a degree in Christian education.

He was a member of Clinton Christian Church, and youth minister of the Northwest Christian Church in Decatur since 1962. (under picture)

Larry Strange, 21, of Clinton was fatally injured Sunday evening when his car, foreground, collided with automobile shown at rear on the Pipeline Road near Lake Bloomington. Four persons were injured in the crash.

The Daily Pantagraph - 07.06.1966

Crash Victims Unchanged

Four persons injured in a two-car crash which tiook the life of a Clinton man Sunday evening remained about the same Tuesday at Brokaw Hospital.

Karen Geise of Elgin, a passenger in a car driven by the victim, Larry Strange, 21, remained critical.

William E. Martin, 51, of St. Charles, MO., and his passengers, Katherine Osmundson, 50, of East Bay Camp, Lake Bloomington, and Annie Viet, 50, of Milwaukee, Wis., are still listed as fair.

The accident occurred about 5:30 p.m. Sunday nearly five miles north of U.S. 66 on the Pipeline Road, leading to Lake Bloomington.

The funeral for Mr. Strange will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Christian Church in Clinton. The Rev. Winston Zastrow will officiate. Burial will be in the Baptist Cemetery in Tunbridge Township, De Witt County.

The Daily Pantagraph - 12.03.1968

Doran W.Pister

CLINTON (PNS) - Doran W. Pister, 40, of 517 E. Webster, was dead on arrival at John Warner Hospital at 5:30 p.m. Monday, after suffering a heart attack at his home.

He was brought to the Herrington-Calvert Funeral Home.

He was born at Promise City, Iowa, on Jan. 20,1928, a son of Lloyd and Grace Rainey Pister. He married Norma Strange on April 10, 1949, at Centerville, Iowa.

Surviving at his wife; his mother, at Seymour, Iowa; four daughters, Mrs. Jill Morton, Susan, Virginia Ann, and Kecia Ellen Pister, all of Clinton; a son, Jimmy Wayne, in the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton, Calif; three brothers, Doyl, in the Army in Korea; Rex, Monmouth; Ronnie, Bettendorf, Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. Dolores Holmes, Promise City, Iowa; Mrs. Jane Mattly, Seymour, Iowa; and a grandchild.

A brother preceded him in death.

He was a member of the Baptist Church at Seymour, Iowa.

He was an employe of Revere Copper and Brass, Inc., at Clinton.

More About Virginia Reeves:

Burial: Baptist Cemetery, Kenney, IL

More About Henry Strange and Virginia Reeves:

Marriage: 02 August 1929, Carlock or Bloomington, IL

Children of Henry Strange and Virginia Reeves are:

16. Patrick William Toohill, born 15 March 1840 in County Cork, Ireland; died 28 March 1926 in FL. He was the son of 32. Edmund Toohill and 33. Josephine Keef. He married 17. Hanora Lucretia Gleason 17 February 1863.

17. Hanora Lucretia Gleason, born 16 April 1838 in County Claire, Ireland; died 09 January 1906 in Bloomington, Mclean, IL.

More About Patrick William Toohill:

Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Bloomington, IL

Emigration: 1847, New York

More About Hanora Lucretia Gleason:

Name 2: Honorah Lucretia Gleason

Name 3: Nora Lucretia Gleason

Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Bloomington, IL

Emigration 1: 1852, Baltimore, MD

Emigration 2: Bloomington, IL after 1857

Emigration 3: 1857, McLean, IL

Occupation: In the employ of the Withers family (MD & IL)

More About Patrick Toohill and Hanora Gleason:

Marriage: 17 February 1863

Children of Patrick Toohill and Hanora Gleason are:

24. James Henry Demry, born Bet. 05 June 1855 - 1856 in West Liberty, Putnam, MO; died Bet. 06 January 1931 - 1939 in Unionville, Putnam, MO. He was the son of 48. Amos Demry and 49. Amanda Frits. He married 25. Emma Jane Harrett.

25. Emma Jane Harrett, born 17 October 1862; died 21 December 1896 in Putnam Co., MO near Unionville. She was the daughter of 50. Harrett.

Notes for James Henry Demry:

(b)5.6.1856 (d)6.1.1939 Unionville, MO. (bur)West Liberty, MO. Putnam Co. (m)(1st)Harrett, Emma Jane Comments: James retired from farming near West Liberty and he and Mary E. moved to Unionville in 1913. (c) see below (2nd m)Mary Emmaline Murphy 25.2.1900 (b)08.12.1875 (d)27.09.1970 Unionville, MO. (bur)Unionville (c from previous marriage) Boyd (m)Eva (c) Marie, Frieda, Loren, William

More About James Henry Demry:

Burial: West Liberty Cemetery, West Liberty, Putnam Co., Mo

More About Emma Jane Harrett:

Name 2: Jennie E. Harrett

Burial: West Liberty Cemetery, West Liberty, Putnam Co., Mo

Children of James Demry and Emma Harrett are:

Child of James Demry and Jennie HARRET is:

26. Albeon Steen, born Abt. 1876 in <Centerville, Appanoose, Iowa>. He was the son of 52. Gilbert Steen and 53. Cassandra Collier. He married 27. Pearl Myers Bef. December 1896.

27. Pearl Myers, born Abt. 1877 in <Centerville, Appanoose, Iowa>. She was the daughter of 54. Myers.

More About Albeon Steen:

Name 2: Albert STEEN

Ancestral File Number: 1PBB-665

More About Pearl Myers:

Name 2: Pearl MYERS

Ancestral File Number: 1PBB-67C

More About Albeon Steen and Pearl Myers:

Marriage: Bef. December 1896

Child of Albeon Steen and Pearl Myers is:

28. John Earl Strange He was the son of 56. Henry Clay Strange and 57. Zirelda Scott. He married 29. Birdie Lenore Prettyman.

29. Birdie Lenore Prettyman She was the daughter of 58. Charles G. Prettyman and 59. Sarah C. Jackson.

Notes for John Earl Strange:

The Daily Pantagraph - 05.04.1962

John Earl Strange

CLINTON - (PNS) - John Earl Strange, 89, died at 7:40 a.m. Wednesday in John Warner Hospital.

Private funeral services will be held Friday at the Pullen and Boos Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Clinton Daily Journal and Public 04.04.1962

John E. Strange Died Today In Warner Hospital

John Earl Strange, 89, of Clinton, died at 7:40 o'clock this morning in the John Warner Hospital. He was a retired farmer.

Mr. Strange was born in Clinton, February 10, 1873, the son of Henry Clay and Zerilda Scott Strange. He married Birdie Prettyman, in 1897 in Clinton.

Surviving are his wife, seven sons, Ralph, Paul, Verven, and Thornton, all of Clinton; Earl of Zelma, California; William of Fresno,California; John of Ventura, California, and two daughters, Mrs Allene Smith, Heyworth and Mrs. Fern Frank, Madera, California; also 19 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild.

He was a member of the Clinton Christian Church.

Private services will be held at the Pullen-Boos Funeral Chapel and burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday at the chapel from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

Notes for Birdie Lenore Prettyman:

The Daily Pantagraph - 31.08.1963

Mrs. Birdie Strange

CLINTON - (PNS) - Mrs. Birdie Lenore Strange, 84 formerly of Clinton, died Wednesday in Ventura, Calif.

Her funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Pullen-Boos Funeral Chapel, the Rev. J.William Jones officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Visitation begins at 3 p.m. Saturday.

She was born April 29, 1879, near Clinton, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Prettyman. She was married to John Strange in 1897 at Clinton. He preceded here in death.

Surviving are seven sons, Earl, Selma, Calif.; William, Fresno, Calif.; John, Ventura, Calif.; Ralph, Verven, Paul and Thornton, Clinton; a daughter, Mrs. Ferne Frank, Madera, Calif.; 16 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son and daughter.

The Daily Pantagraph - 09.07.1990

Verven Strange

CLINTON - Verven Strange, 84, of Clinton died at 8:40 p.m. yesterday (July 8, 1990) at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

He was taken to Herrington-Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton.

The Daily Pantagraph - 10.07.1990

Verven D. Strange

CLINTON - The funeral of Verven D. Strange, 84, of Clinton, a retired university carpenter, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Herrington-Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton.

The Rev. Robert R. Wood will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mr. Strange died at 8:40 p.m. Sunday (July 8, 1990) at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur.

He was born Dec. 18,1905, in DeWitt County, a son of John Earl and Birdie, Lenore Prettyman Strange.

Survivors include one brother, Paul, Clinton; and one sister, Fern Frank, Madera, Calif.

Six brothers and one sister preceded him in death.

Mr. Strange had been a carpenter at Illinois State University.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Consistry and Shrine. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church of Clinton.

Strange,John Earl 26.12.1959

The Daily Pantagraph - 17.11.1985Ralph Strange

CLINTON - Ralph Scott Strange, 86, of 715 N. Jackson St. died at 5:14 p.m. yesterday (Nov. 16, 1985) at the Dr. John Warner Hospital, Clinton.

He was taken to Herrington-Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton.

The Daily Pantagraph - 18.11.1985

Ralph S. Strange

CLINTON - Ralph Scott Strange, 86, Clinton, a retired farmer, died at 5:14 pm.m Saturday (Nov. 16, 1985) at Dr. John Warner Hospital, Clinton. His funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Christian Church, Clinton, J. Kent Hickerson officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton.

Visitation will be after 10 a.m. Tuesday at Herrington-Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton.

He was born Aug. 21, 1899, in DeWitt County, a son of John and Birdie Freeman Strange. He married Ada Nichols on Oct. 20, 1920, at Peoria. She survives.

Also surviving are one son Kent, Merced, Calif.; one daughter, Phyllis Oakman, Clinton; three brothers, Verven and Jack "Kit," both of Ventura, Calif.; and Paul, Clinton; one sister, Fern Frank, Madera, Calif.; six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.

He was a member of the First Christian Church, the Clinton Country Club, the Clinton Elks and the DeWitt County Farm Bureau.

Memorials may be made to the church or to Dr. John Warner Hospital.

The Daily Pantagraph - 11.02.1973

Harry Sutter

HEYWORTH - Harry Sutter, 72, of R.R. 2, died at 7:17 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital, Bloomington. He was taken to the Flinspach-Kurth Memorial Home in Bloomington.

The Daily Pantagraph - 12.02.1973

Harry H. Sutter

HEYWORTH - Harry H. Sutter, 72, of R.R. 2, died at 7:17 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital, Bloomington, while he was visiting his wife who was a patient there. Death was apparently due to a heart attack.

Mr. Sutter was a retired farmer. He had farmed all his adult life in the Heyworth area.

His funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bloomington, with the Rev. Ernest L. Gerike officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton.

Visitation will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Flinspach-Kurth Memorial Home, Bloomington, and one hour before the service at the church.

Mr. Sutter was born May 16, 1900, in Holder, a son of Lawrence and Bertha Marquardt Sutter. He married Ferne Buckley Sept. 29, 1930, in Bloomington.

Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Strange, Clinton, and Ellyn, at home; a sister, Mrs. Louise Kimler, 903 Birchwood, Bloomington; three brothers, Roy, LeRoy; Norman, R.R. 2, Bloomington, and Albert, Heyworth, and a grandchild. A sister and a brother preceded him in death.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the McLean Counting Improvement Association; the Farmers Union, and the Heyworth Sportsmen's Club.

Memorials may be made to the Mission Fund of Trinity Lutheran Church or the Heart Fund.

Child of John Strange and Birdie Prettyman is:

30. George Reeves He was the son of 60. John Reeves and 61. Sarah C. Warford. He married 31. Nettie Azbill Isaac.

31. Nettie Azbill Isaac

Notes for George Reeves:

The Daily Pantagraph - 29.03.1947

George Reeves

Forrest.-George Reeves of Forrest died at 11:22 a.m. Friday at St. Josephs hospital, Bloomington, after a lingering illness. The body was removed to the Beck Funeral home in Bloomington,

Funeral services will be at the Christian church at Carlock at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Burial will be at West White Oak cemetery.

Mr. Reeves was born Feb. 14. 1889, in Madison county, Ky. He married Flora King, Oct. 5, 1914, at the Methodist parsonage in Normal. For 37 years he farmed in Central Il..

He was a member of the Carlock Christian church.

Surviving are his wife; eight children, Mrs. Virginia Strange, Seymour, Ia.; Claude Reeves, Fallon, Neb.; Mrs. Ruth Ella Robbins, Normal; George L.Reeves, Chatsworth; Mrs. Lois Clanton, Ellsworth; Mrs. Oral Runge, McLean; Paul Reeves, at home, and Mrs. Phyllis Percy, r.r.1, Bloomington; six brothers and sisters, Mrs. George White and Robert Reeves of Downs, Will Reeves and Mrs. Bead Ritter of Berea, Ky.; J.W. Reeves and Mrs. I.D.Todd of Carlock, and 13 grandchildren.

Precedin g him in death were his parents, one son who died at birth, and the first wife, Nettie.

Lois, Oral, Paul, and Phyllis

The Daily Pantagraph - 05.08.1980

Flora Reeves

TOWANDA - Flora M. Reeves, 85, formerly of rural Towandam died at 7:55 p.m. Monday at McDaniel Nursing Home, El paso.

She was taken to Metler Memorial Home, Bloomington.

Flora King Reeves

Flora M. King Reeves, 85, formerly of the Bloomington-Normal area, died at 7:55 p.m. Monday at McDaniels Nursing Home, El Paso.

Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the First Christian Church of Bloomington, with Dr. Leslie Kingsbury officiating. Burial will be in White Oak Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Metzler Memorial Home.

Mrs. Reeves was born June 14, 1895, in Vandalia, a daughter of George and Louise Bigot King. She married George Reeves on Oct. 5, 1914, in Normal.

She was a graduate of Illinois State University and taught school in Carlock.

Mrs. Reeves farmed with her husband in the Carlock, Downs, Ellsworth and Chatsworth areas for 33 years. She spent 29 years in Phoenix, Ariz., because of ill health.

Survivors include two sons, George Reeves, Towanda; and Paul Reeves, 1201 Riordan Drive, Normal; four daughters, Ruthella Curby, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Lois Clanton, Shirley; Oral Runge, McLean; and Phyllis Miller, Thompson, MO.; two sisters, Rose Snow and Martha McGlennan, both of Chicago; 24 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren.

Her husband, an infant son, a step-daughter and a grandson prededed her in death.

She was a member of Phoenix Valley Christian Church, Phoenix, and was a former church secretary and treasurer.

Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church of Bloomington.

George Reeves and Flora (King) Reeves

The Daily Pantagraph - xx.xx.1993

50th anniversary for Mr., Mrs. Reeves

TOWANDA - George and Esther Reeves of rural Towanda will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with an open reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at First Christian Church, Bloomington. Their children and grandchildren will be hosts.

The Reeves were married June 19, 1943, at Hopkinsville, Ky. They are parents of Douglass of Towanda; Barry of Bloomington, and Marsha, at home. There are three grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren.

Reeves is retired from Farming.

The Daily Pantagraph - 18.8.1993

George Reeves

TOWANDA - George L. "Corky" Reeves, 76, of R>R>1, Towanda, died at 12:33 p.m. yesterday (Aug. 17, 1993) at St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First Christian Church, Bloomington, the Rev. herbert L. Knudsen officiating. Burial will be in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, where military graveside rites will be accorded.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Metzler-Froelich Memorial Home, Bloomington.

He was born Sept. 26, 1916, in Knoxville County, Iowa, a son of George and Flora M. King Reeves. He married Esther M. Miller June 19, 1943, in Hopkinsville, Ky. She survives.

Other survivors include two sons, Douglass G., Towanda, and Barry L., Bloomington; One daughter, Marsha E., at home; three sisters, Ruth Ella Curby, Phoenix, Ariz.; and Lois Spaulding and Phyllis Miller, both of Bloomington; one brother, Paul, Normal; three grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one half brother and two sisters.

He was a member of First Christian Church, Bloomington, and was a 1934 graduate of Downs High School. He was a member of the Towanda American Legion Post and John H. Kraus Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 454 in Bloomington.

He was a past township clerk in Old Town Township and also past president of the McLean County Livestock Feeders Association.

He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving as a tank commander of the 20th Armored Division.

He operated a Texaco station in Chatsworth from 1945 to 1947 when he then became a farmer and retired in 1988.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate or to his church.

The Daily Pantagraph - 17.03.1990

Oral L. Runge

McLean - Oral L. Runge, 69, of McLean, a retired accounting clerk, died at 2:57 a.m. yesterday (March 16, 1990) at her home after a short illness.

Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bloomington, the Revs. Ernest L. Gerike and Carl H. Miller officiating. Burial will be in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Kibler-Smith Memorial Home, Bloomington, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church.

Mrs. Runge was born June 23, 1920, in Kansas Township, Woodford County, a daughter of George and Flora E. King Reeves. She married Elmer W. Runge Jan. 24, 1942, in St Charles, MO. He died Feb. 6, 1978.

Survivors include one son, Charles, rural McLean; four daughters, Janice Simpson, McLean; Debbie Marlett, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Sharon Williams, 1829 Hoover Drive, Normal; and Connie Fritcher, 902 Ninth St., Northmeadow Village, Normal; two brothers, George Reeves, Towanda, and Paul Reeves, 1201 Riordan St., Normal; three sisters, Ruth Ella Kirby, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Lois Spaulding, R.R. 3, Bloomington; and Phyllis Miller, 23 Brandywine Court, Bloomington; 13 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

One brother and one sister preceded her in death.

Mrs. Runge fromerly was an accounting clerk at State Farm Insurance Cos.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Memorials may be made to her church, the American Cancer Society or to an organization of the donor's choice.

Child of George Reeves and Nettie Isaac is:

32. Edmund Toohill, born 1810 in County Cork, Ireland; died 1882 in Wapella, IL. He married 33. Josephine Keef.

33. Josephine Keef, born Abt. 1815 in County Cork, Ireland; died Abt. 1865 in Wapella, IL.

More About Edmund Toohill:

Name 2: Edmond Toohill

Emigration: 1847, New York

More About Josephine Keef:

Emigration: 1847, New York

Children of Edmund Toohill and Josephine Keef are:

48. Amos Demry, born Abt. 1821 in <Sullivan Co, Mo>; died 02 February 1891. He was the son of 96. William Demory and 97. Mary Long. He married 49. Amanda Frits Abt. 1838 in , Loudoun, Virginia.

49. Amanda Frits, born Abt. 1820 in , , Prob. Virginia; died 12 February 1892.

More About Amos Demry:

Name 2: Amos DEMRY

Date born 2: Abt. 1818, , , Prob. Virginia

Died 2: Aft. 1855, , , Prob. Missouri

Ancestral File Number 1: 4JSL-2J

Ancestral File Number 2: 1PBB-69R

Burial: West Liberty Cem., West Liberty, Putnam Co., Mo

More About Amanda Frits:

Name 2: Amanda \\

Name 3: Amanda FRITS

Date born 2: Abt. 1823, <Sullivan Co, Mo>

Ancestral File Number 1: 1PBB-6B0

Ancestral File Number 2: 4JSL-3P

More About Amos Demry and Amanda Frits:

Marriage: Abt. 1838, , Loudoun, Virginia

Children of Amos Demry and Amanda Frits are:

50. Harrett

Child of Harrett is:

52. Gilbert Steen He was the son of 104. Matthew Mitchell Steen and 105. Mary Buchanan. He married 53. Cassandra Collier.

53. Cassandra Collier She was the daughter of 106. Collier.

Child of Gilbert Steen and Cassandra Collier is:

54. Myers

Child of Myers is:

56. Henry Clay Strange, born 26 August 1844 in Rock Creek, Dewitt, IL; died 29 November 1931. He was the son of 112. John Sylvester Strange and 113. Nancy G. Scott. He married 57. Zirelda Scott Bet. 09 - 10 August 1868 in Dewitt, IL.

57. Zirelda Scott, born Bet. 01 - 02 January 1845 in Clinton or Macon, Dewitt, IL. She was the daughter of 114. John Wilson (2nd) Scott and 115. Louinda (Leuinda, Lucinda) Blair.

Notes for Henry Clay Strange:

Clinton Daily Journal and Public 01.12.1931

Henry Strange Dies At Home Of His Son

Henry C. Strange, son of John S. and Nancy Strange, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 29, at the residence of his son Charles, three and one-half miles southwest of Clinton of appendicitis.

Henry Clay Strange, a pioneer resident of DeWitt county, was born in Waynesville township in 1844, living in that vicinity until about the year 1874.

August 9,1868, he was married to Miss Zirelda Scott. To this union was born six children, three of whom survive: John and Charles of Texas township and William of Clinton. Lorenzo P., Henry L. and Mary D. preceding him in death. One brother, Martin Strange of Leroy, also survives.

In 1924 Mrs. Strange passed away since which time Mr. Strange had lived with his children.

In 1874 he moved with his family to Texas township which had since been his home except a few years' residence in Clinton. Early in life Mr. Strange became a member of the Christian church of Rock Creek in Waynesville township, afterward transferring to the church at Clinton. In politics Mr. Strange was a staunch Democrat, having served as township assesor and supervisor a number of times. His passing was without regrets to himself, he having indicated many time his desire to be with his God.

Funeral services will be held at the First Christian church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, in charge of Rev. H.B. Wheaton.

Notes for Zirelda Scott:

The Clinton (Illinois) Morning Journal 26.03.1925

Mrs. Henry Strange Died Yesterday

Mrs. Henry Strange, end of West Main street, died yesterday morning at 11 o'clock at her home. She was 80 years old. Mrs. Strange had been an invalid for several years. The immediate cause of her death was rheumatism.

Zerelba Scott, daughter of John and Louinda Scott, was born in the Rock Creek neighborhood, near Waynesville. She was married to Henry G. Strange, August 9,1868, and to this union four children were born, on son, Lawrence Strange, preceding his mother in death. The three surviving children are John E. Strange of Clinton and William and

Charles Strange at home. With the exception of a brief time in Iowa and Missouri all her life was spent in Dewitt county, the past ten years in Clinton.

Funeral services will be held from the First Christian church this afternoon at 3 o'clock in charge of Rev, J. Wayne Staley, the pastor. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery.

The Clinton (Illinois) Morning Journal 27.03.1925

Funeral for Mrs. Strange -Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Strange were held yesterday afternoon from the First Christian church, in charge of the pastor, Rev. J. Wayne Staley. Interment was in Woodlawn cemetery.

Headstone of Henry C. Strange & Zirelda

Headstone of Mary D/L Strange

The Clinton Register 01.12.1911

Killed By A Stallion

Lawrence Strange was killed at a station near Danville,Ill., being trampled to death by cattle which he was shipping to Clinton. The accident occurred at Gloa, a station near Danville, where he was having his goods transferred to the interurban lines.

Mr. Strange went to Missouri about a year ago, not being satisfied with the country, decided to return to Clinton.

He was last seen alive about 1:30 Monday morning. Two hours later when his car was being transferred from the C.& E.I. at Glover, his foot was seen protruding from the car t the door and he was found to be dead. When taken from the car the side of his head had the marks of a horse too, showing he had been kicked. There were three horses, a colt, and some cattle in the car besides the household goods. One of the horses was a stallion and he was not tied. It is thought this horse kicked Mr. Strange. This was the verdict of the coroner's jury of Vermillion county. No blame was placed on the railroad company.

There were nearly $90 in Mr, Strange's pockets.

Henry L. Strange was the son of Mr. and Mrs. H.C.Strange, of Texas township, and was born on Feb. 19,1871. He was married to Miss Anna Mahony, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abrain Mohny, formerly of DeWitt county. His wife and three children survive hime. Ora, the eldest is 17, Charles, 14, and Rilda, 10 years old. The former had been here several weeks husking corn; the others and their mother arrived Sunday. Before moving to Birch Tree, MO., the family lived northwest of Clinton several years.

The remains, accompanied by relatives who went to Danville soon as they learned of the accident arrived here Tuesday at 10 o'clock and was taken to the home of the parents of deceased where funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J.F. Rosborough. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery.

The Daily Pantagraph - 17.03.1958

Charles Strange

CLINTON - (PNS) -CharlesStrange, 73, of 131 Housing Unit, died at 1:15 a.m. Sunday at John Warner Hospital.

His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Herrington Funeral Home, with the Rev. B.E.Junkins officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 19,1885, in Texas Township, a son of Henry and Zeralda Scott Strange. He married Mable Dusenberry, June 8,1905.

Surviving are his wife: four daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Martin, Clinton; Mrs. Ina. Conn, Minier; Mrs. Marie Hastings, Normal; Mrs. Jean Hubbard, Bloomington; two sons, Raymond, DeWitt; George, Clinton; a brother John,

Clinton; and nine grandchildren. He was a member of the Clinton Christian Church.

The Daily Pantagraph - 09.05.1980

Mabel Strange

Mabel Strange, 93, R.R. 8, Normal, died at 2:20 a.m. Friday at her home.

Her funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Herrington-Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton.

Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday.

She was born April 6, 1887, at Armington, a daughter of George W. and nancy Ellen Peek Dusenbery. She married Charles Strange June 8, 1905, at Clinton. He died March 16, 1958.

Surviving are two sons, George H., Clinton, and Ray, R.R.2, Farmer City; three daughter, Dorothy Martin, Clinton; Marie Hastings, with whom Mrs Strange lived; and Jean Hubbard, Fairfield Bay, Ark.; a brother, George V. Dusenbery, Yanktown, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. A daughter, two brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.

She was a member of First Christian Church, Clinton.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

The Daily Pantagraph - 07.09.1986

Charles Strange

CLINTON - Charles Ray Strange, 73, of Clinton, died at 6:25 last night. (Sept. 6, 1986) at Dr. John Warner Hospital, Clinton.

He was taken to Herrington-Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton.

The Daily Pantagraph - 08.09.1986

Ray Strange

FARMER CITY - The funeral of Charles "Ray" Strange, 73, of R.R. 2, where he died at 6:25 p.m. Saturday (Dept. 6,1986), will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Herrington-Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, the Rev. C.Don Ferill officiating.

Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemtery, Clinton, where military rites will be accorded.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 tonight at the funeral home.

Mr. Strange was born Feb. 2,1913, in Texas Township,DeWitt County, a son of Charles and Mabel Dusenbery Strange. He married Adele J. Roberts on may 6, 1942, in Clinton. She survives.

Also surviving are one son, Charles David, DeWitt; one brother, George, Clinton; and three sisters, Dorothy martin, Clinton; Marie Hastings, Normal. Jean Hubbard, Fairfield Bay, Ark.

He was a member of Christian Church, Clinton. He served as a second lieutenant in the 106th Calvary in World War II.

Mr. Strange was a member of the Farmer City American Legion. He was a retired mail carrier and a member of the Retired Mail Carrier association.

Memorials may be made to the Dr. John Warner Hospital.

More About Henry Strange and Zirelda Scott:

Marriage: Bet. 09 - 10 August 1868, Dewitt, IL

Child of Henry Strange and Zirelda Scott is:

58. Charles G. Prettyman He was the son of 116. Prettyman. He married 59. Sarah C. Jackson.

59. Sarah C. Jackson She was the daughter of 118. Jackson.

Child of Charles Prettyman and Sarah Jackson is:

60. John Reeves, born 1851 in , Madison, Ky. He was the son of 120. Reeves. He married 61. Sarah C. Warford 03 November 1870 in , Estill, Ky.

61. Sarah C. Warford, born 1855 in , Estill, Ky. She was the daughter of 122. John WARFORD and 123. Minerva JOHNSON.

Notes for John Reeves:

The Daily Pantagraph - 03.03.1950

James W. Reeves

CARLOCK.-(PNS) - James W. Reeves, 73, died at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday at the Dowell Nusing home in El Paso.

The body was taken to the OttoArgo Funeral home in Carlock Thursday. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home and at the Carlock Christian church at 2 p.m. Burial will be in North Carlock cemetery.

Mr. Reeves was born May 12, 1877, in Richmond, Ky., son of John and Sarah Reeves. He married Mary Em ma Kelley May 29, 1900.

Surviving at the wife; four daughters, Mrs. Mae Meyer of Carlock, Mrs. James Foster of Oak Park, Mrs. Emerson Williams of Clinton, Mrs. Alice Widger of Carlock; the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. George White of Danvers, Mrs. I.D.Todd of Carlock, William Reeves of Berea, Ky., and Mack Reeves of Danvers; four grandchildren and on great grandchild.

The Daily Pantagraph - 26.10.1953

Mrs. Mary Emma Reeves

CARLOCK - (PNS) - Mrs. Mary Emma Reeves, 76, died at 5:45 p.m. Sunday at Mennonite Hospital, Bloomington. She had be ill about six months.

She was brought to the Otto and Argo Funeral Home where arrangements for services are being made,

Mrs. Reeves was born Dec. 9, 1876, in Richmond, Ky., a daughter of the late Curtis and the late Alvina Wollray Kelly. She was married to James W. Reeves May 29, 1900. He died March 1, 1950.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Mae Meyer, Carlock; Mrs. Hazel Foster, Oak Park; Mrs. Emmerson Williams, Clinton; Mrs. Alice Whitaker, Washington; a brother, Lee Kelly, Rockwell City, Iowa; five grand- children and on great grandchild.

Mrs. Reeves was a member of the Carlock Christian Church.

The Daily Pantagraph - 27.02.1993

Mabel C. Reeves

Mabel C. Reeves, 92, of 1127 Hilltop Mobile Homes, Bloomington, a retired clerk, died at 9:15 a.m. yesterday (Feb 26, 1993) at Heritage Manor-Normal.

Her graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at West White Oak Cemetery, White Oak Township, the Rev. Philip Kaufmann officiating.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Kibler-Smith Memorial Home, Bloomington.

Mrs. Reeves was born Aug. 3, 1900, at Normal, one of 13 children of Carl and Minnie Meyers Liermann. She married Park Reeves, who died in 1935.

Survivors include one daughter, Elva June Bizyakm 1128 Hilltop Mobile Homes, Bloomington; three sons, Park Reeves, Galion, Ohio; Ralph Reeves, R.R. 16, Bloomington; and Donald Reeves, 901 Fairchild Ave., Normal; two stepdaughters, Pearl Wierman, Gridley, and Lucille Treece, Tucson, Ariz.; 19 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; and 16 great- great-grandchildren. twelve brothers and sisters preceded her in death.

Mrs. Reeves was a clerk at the Danvers Locker Plant and Hardware Store.

She attended Christ Lutheran Church.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

More About John Reeves:

Name 2: John REVES

Ancestral File Number: S419-LJ

More About Sarah C. Warford:

Name 2: Sarah WARFORD

Name 3: Sarah C. Warford

Ancestral File Number: S419-MP

More About John Reeves and Sarah Warford:

Marriage: 03 November 1870, , Estill, Ky

Child of John Reeves and Sarah Warford is:

96. William Demory He was the son of 192. Peter Demry and 193. Mary Elizabeth X. He married 97. Mary Long.

97. Mary Long

Child of William Demory and Mary Long is:

104. Matthew Mitchell Steen He was the son of 208. Matthew Taylor Steen and 209. Mary (Polly) Mitchell. He married 105. Mary Buchanan.

105. Mary Buchanan She was the daughter of 210. Buchanan.

Child of Matthew Steen and Mary Buchanan is:

106. Collier

Child of Collier is:

112. John Sylvester Strange, born 22 November 1800 in Louisville, KY; died 10 January 1857 in Dewitt, IL. He was the son of 224. John Strange. He married 113. Nancy G. Scott 21 August 1839 in Dewitt, IL.

113. Nancy G. Scott She was the daughter of 226. John Wilson, Jr. and 227. Mary Keith.

More About John Strange and Nancy Scott:

Marriage: 21 August 1839, Dewitt, IL

Child of John Strange and Nancy Scott is:

114. John Wilson (2nd) Scott He was the son of 228. James Keith Scott and 229. Elizabeth Glenn. He married 115. Louinda (Leuinda, Lucinda) Blair.

115. Louinda (Leuinda, Lucinda) Blair She was the daughter of 230. Blair.

Child of John Scott and Louinda (Leuinda is:

116. Prettyman

Child of Prettyman is:

118. Jackson

Child of Jackson is:

120. Reeves

Child of Reeves is:

122. John WARFORD, born 1829 in , Estill, Ky. He was the son of 244. Joel Warford and 245. Nancy Scrivner. He married 123. Minerva JOHNSON 29 June 1854 in , Estill, Ky.

123. Minerva JOHNSON, born 1839 in , Of Estill, Ky.

More About John WARFORD:

Ancestral File Number: D6CG-27

More About Minerva JOHNSON:

Ancestral File Number: D6CG-3D

More About John WARFORD and Minerva JOHNSON:

Marriage: 29 June 1854, , Estill, Ky

Children of John WARFORD and Minerva JOHNSON are:

192. Peter Demry He was the son of 384. John Demry and 385. Margaret (Mary) X. He married 193. Mary Elizabeth X.

193. Mary Elizabeth X

Notes for Peter Demry:

Virginia Historic Landemarks Commission

Historic Name: Elizabeth Harding House

Common Name: Oliver Binney House

County/Town/City: Loudon County

Street address or route number: Route 671

Date or period: Mid 19th c.

The original log house appears to have been a two-room plan, 1-1/2 story structure with exterior end stone and stucco chimneys. Logs are V-notched. Hewn floor joists are exposed. The cellar joists are untrimmed and the plank flooring appears original. A stone, 1-1/2 story addition has a cooking fireplace in an interior end stone and stucco chimney. A new roof and much of the second floor of the log section is modern. The interior has been extensively remodeled and exterior additions have altered the original character of the building.

The house is designated as the "E. Harding" house on the Yardley Taylor Map of Loudon County in 1854. Elizabeth Harding bought the property from Peter Demory in 1843. (D.B.2A,p.385).

Directions to the Farmstead from Leesburg: Turn onto route 9 and head west toward Mechanicsburg. At Mechanicburgs, turn north onto route 671. About one-half mile up on the left you should spot the Salem Church cemetery. About another half mile further is a gravel road on the right side. The gravel road has a pair of corner fences with the word "Farfield" carved into a rail. Head down this gravel road. You should first pass a barn-like structure on the left, then a house on the right. Go to the end of the gravel road. There you will find the log cabin on the left of the driveway.

Child of Peter Demry and Mary X is:

208. Matthew Taylor Steen He was the son of 416. Matthew Steen and 417. Jane Taylor. He married 209. Mary (Polly) Mitchell.

209. Mary (Polly) Mitchell She was the daughter of 418. Mitchell.

Child of Matthew Steen and Mary Mitchell is:

210. Buchanan

Child of Buchanan is:

224. John Strange, born 1770 in Albemarle, VA; died 1820 in Louiseville, KY. He was the son of 448. Joseph Strange.

Child of John Strange is:

226. John Wilson, Jr. He was the son of 452. John Wilson Scott and 453. Nancy Keith. He married 227. Mary Keith.

227. Mary Keith She was the daughter of 454. Keith.

Child of John Wilson and Mary Keith is:

228. James Keith Scott He married 229. Elizabeth Glenn.

229. Elizabeth Glenn She was the daughter of 458. Glenn.

Child of James Scott and Elizabeth Glenn is:

230. Blair

Child of Blair is:

244. Joel Warford, born 01 June 1801 in , Estill, KY; died Bef. 09 December 1852 in , Estill, KY. He was the son of 488. Abraham WARFORD and 489. Nancy Rebecca OWEN. He married 245. Nancy Scrivner 1823 in , , Ky.

245. Nancy Scrivner, born 1802 in , Madison, KY.

More About Joel Warford:

Ancestral File Number: 2WD1-WX

More About Nancy Scrivner:

Ancestral File Number: S3WM-W3

More About Joel Warford and Nancy Scrivner:

Marriage: 1823, , , Ky

Children of Joel Warford and Nancy Scrivner are:

384. John Demry He married 385. Margaret (Mary) X.

385. Margaret (Mary) X

Child of John Demry and Margaret X is:

416. Matthew Steen He was the son of 832. Richard Steen. He married 417. Jane Taylor.

417. Jane Taylor

Notes for Matthew Steen:

Matthew Steen was one of several children of Richard Steen who was a descendent of a Scotch Covenanter minister who came into Ireland with Oliver Cromwell and others about 1649. Although Matthew was born in Ireland near Coleraine, County Antrim, he was of Scotch lineage, not Irish. Matthew came with his family to America as a baby in 1755. The family first came to New York. Later, Matthew's brothers, James and William settled in Union District, South Carolina; Matthew and brother Robert, settled in Pennsylvania. In 1780, Matthew and Jane moved to Canonsburg, PA.

Child of Matthew Steen and Jane Taylor is:

418. Mitchell

Child of Mitchell is:

448. Joseph Strange, born 1736 in Cumberland, VA; died 1782 in Albemarle, VA. He was the son of 896. Joseph Strange and 897. Sarah X.

Child of Joseph Strange is:

452. John Wilson Scott He was the son of 904. John Scott and 905. Anna Wilson. He married 453. Nancy Keith.

453. Nancy Keith She was the daughter of 906. Daniel Keith and 907. Elizabeth Liddell.

Notes for John Wilson Scott:

JOHN WILSON SCOTT -- REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIER

Contributed by Dorothy (Strange) Martin & Marie (Strange) Hastings, both descendents of John Wilson Scott.

From the time John Wilson Scott was born in York County,Pennsylvania in 1763 to the time of his death on 13 march 1847 in DeWitt County, Illinois, he had fought in the Revolutionary War, been married twice, lived in six states, and fathered fifteen children.

He was of Scottish ancestry, the son of John and Anna (Wilson) Scott, who owned land on the Holstein River in Washington County, Virginia. His grandfather was Andrew Scott, whose will was proved 29 January 1794, Colrain Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Family tradition says that John Wilson Scott's first marriage was to Ann Crayton (or Clayton) and that their daughter Elizabeth married John Matson (or Maston). Nothing else is known of this time.

His second marriage was to Nancy Keith, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Liddell) Keith, about the year 1786. It is easy to trace the migration of this family of John and Nancy Scott by noting the birthplaces of their children. The first, Andrew, was born in N.C.; John, Jr., Alexander, Anna, jame K., Wm. K., and Ruth was born in S.C. 1788-1799;

Martin was born in Jackson County, Tennessee; and Samuel was born in Crawford County, Indiana in 1818. From there the family came to Sa ngamon County, Illinois about 1820. The next move was to what was then Tazewell County, Illinois in 1827. By a chance of county boundary line, they became residents of McLean County in 1830; and by the same process they became citizins of DeWitt County in 1839, all without having moved from the land they had located on in present-day Wapella Township.

John Wilson Scott saw his sons become productive citizens. They were farmers. James Keith Scott made one of the first land entries in what is now DeWitt County, when he located in section 27, Waynesville Township. John, Jr., James K., Martin, and Andrew were ministers of the Christian Church. James K. preached the first sermon in the township in the cabin of one of the settlers. Later he helped establish the first church, Rock Creek. Built in 1837, it was the first frame building in Waynesville Township. The lumber for it was hauled from Atlanta, IL. James K. Scott also served as a state legislator for two terms (1842-1846).

The final resting place for John Wilson Scott, his wife, and several of his children and other descendents is Rock Creek Cemetery, located in section 26, Waynesville Township. On 3 December 1970, the DeWitt Clinton Chapter D.A.R. placed a marker on the grave of the old soldier. Twelve members of the chapter have traced their lineage to him.

One of the many descendents of the soldier, Abbie Lane Whitaker, wrote a play, "Out Beyond Middletown," which described the life of the early Scott pioneers in the Waynesville area. The play won the one-act play competition sponsered by the Arts Committee of the Illinois Sesquicen- tennial Commission in 1968.

Because so many of her ancestors were buried there, Mrs. Whitaker often visited Rock Creek Cemetery. Accompanying her on many of the visits was her daughter, Frances Moriearty, who was inspired to write the following sonnet about the significance of these visits.

Child of John Scott and Nancy Keith is:

454. Keith

Child of Keith is:

458. Glenn

Child of Glenn is:

488. Abraham WARFORD, born Abt. 1770 in , , Rowan, Nc.; died Aft. 1811 in , Estill Co., Ky. He was the son of 976. Joseph Warford and 977. Mary. He married 489. Nancy Rebecca OWEN Abt. 1797 in Rowan Co., North Carolina.

489. Nancy Rebecca OWEN, born 1770 in Of Madison, Or Estill Co., Kentucky. She was the daughter of 978. John L. OWEN and 979. Mary STAINBACK.

More About Abraham WARFORD:

Ancestral File Number: 2WD1-2M

More About Nancy Rebecca OWEN:

Ancestral File Number: 8P44-1T

More About Abraham WARFORD and Nancy OWEN:

Marriage: Abt. 1797, Rowan Co., North Carolina

Children of Abraham WARFORD and Nancy OWEN are:

832. Richard Steen He was the son of 1664. Steen.

Child of Richard Steen is: