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Union County Illinois Genealogy Trails

DONALD E. JACKSON

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Joliet, IL--DONALD E. “GENE” JACKSON, age 64 died Wednesday, January 7, 1998 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center.
Born in Union County, IL and a resident of Joliet the past 42 years. Formerly employed by Rudy's Thrif-T-Mart as produce manager for 23 years and JV's Grocery Store for several years. A U.S. Army veteran (1953-55). Member of Grace United Methodist Church, Joliet.
Surviving is his loving wife, Alice (nee Yates) Jackson of Joliet; one daughter, Cathy (Don) Kazak of Plainfield,IL; his beloved granddaughter, Samantha Lynn Kazak; two nephews, Steven (Jean) Yates of Shorewood, IL and Michael (Connie) Yates of Anna, IL; three sisters, Lucille(late Glenn) Stewart of Carbondale, IL, Elva Stauffer of Bethalto, IL and Louise (late Clarence) Shelton of Granite City, IL; three brothers, Clarence (Mae) of St. Joseph, MI; Fred Raymond (Ruby) of Tooele, UT and Norman "Bud" (Sharon) Jackson of Granite City; brother-in-law Dean (JoAnn) Yates of South Carolina, Larry (Kittie) Yates and G.R. (late Joan) Ellis both of Anna; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Minnie (Smoot) Jackson.
Visitation for Donald E. Jackson will be Thursday, January 8, 1998 from 4-8 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames West Chapel.
Remains will be transferred to the Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home of Cobden, IL for funeral services and interment in Cobden Cemetery.
Arrangements by: FRED C. DAMES WEST CHAPEL 3200 Black at Essington Rd., Joliet.

--Transcribed 2008 by A. N.

EVERETT L. JACKSON

Jonesboro, Ill.--Everett L. Jackson, 95, of Jonesboro died Friday, Oct. 3, 2008 at Jonesboro Rehab and Health Care Center.

He was born Sept. 14, 1913 in Reynoldsville, Ill., son of Harry and Frances Mayberry Jackson. He and Golda Land were married Dec. 24, 1941, in Jackson. She died June 6, 2002. He then married Mary Belcher July 10, 2003 in Anna, Ill.

Jackson served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Jonesboro and Jonesboro Masonic Lodge 111. He worked most of his life as a carpenter in Southern Illinois.

Survivors include his wife, and a stepson, Gary Belcher of Denver.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Masonic rites will be conducted at 7 by Lodge 111.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. Joe Aldridge officiating. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery with military rites conducted by Carroll P. Foster VFW Post 3455 in Anna.

--Transcribed 2009 by A. N.

Pamela Johns

Pamela Johns, 39, of Mill Creek died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2002, at Southeast Missouri Hospital.

She was born Aug. 8, 1963, in Fayetteville, N.C., the daughter of William A. and Dorothy Sorensen Kilcoyne. She married Joseph Johns on Aug. 26, 1988. He survives.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mill Creek. She was a homemaker.

She also is survived by four sons, Nicholas Johns of San Diego, Calif., and Jason, Eric and Joseph Johns Jr., all of the home; a daughter, Chrissy Johns of the home; her parents of Spring Grove, Ill.; four sisters, Michele Newton of Delavan, Wis., Candi Diedrich of Genoa City, Wis., Hollie Streit of Wonder Lake, Ill., and Christine Wiles of Delavan; two brothers, William Kilcoyne of Houston, Texas, and Robert Kilcoyne of Spring Grove; and two grandparents.

She was preceded in death by a brother and two grandparents.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at Crain Funeral Home in Dongola, Ill.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. Bob Richardson officiating.

Burial will be at the St. Johns Cemetery.

--Transcribed 2006 by Brenda Neely

BARBARA LEE JOHNSON

COBDEN - Barbara Lee Johnson, 67, died at 2 p.m. Sunday Aug. 31, 2008, at her home.
Barbara was born Jan. 9, 1941, a daughter to Floyd E. and Helen Mae (Roach) Johnson.
Barbara was a homemaker and was a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary and House of Prayer Tabernacle.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Patricia Goins, Brian and Emily Goins all of Cobden; one daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and Randy Little of Anna; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sister, Kristy Johnson of Anna; brother, Ron Johnson of Sandusky; and many other relatives and friends.
Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro, with the Rev. Joe Hefflin officiating. Burial will be in McGinnis Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, at the funeral home.
--Published in The Southern Illinoisan from 9/1/2008 - 9/3/2008

BILLY JEAN JOHNSON

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Joliet, IL.--MR. BILLY JEAN JOHNSON, 76 of Cobden, died at 2:00 AM Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at his home. He was born June 18, 1929 at Ware, IL, the son of Thomas Jefferson and Grace Meisenheimer Johnson.
He was married to Claudia M. Dillow on June 10, 1950 at Piggott, Ark.
Billy is survived by his wife, Claudia of Cobden; six children, Billy J. Johnson Jr. of Brian's Berg, KY, Ben and wife Anna Johnson of Cobden, Janey and husband Michael Jones of Joliet, IL, Harry and wife Lisa Johnson of Wilmington, IL, Rebecca and husband Philip Winchester of Casey, IL, James and wife Toni Johnson of Channahon, IL, one brother, Barry Johnson of Anna, one sister, Neda Jackson of Ware, IL; 18 grandchildren; four great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother, Blanche Johnson, granddaughter, Brandie Kay Johnson, and a sister.
He was retired from Caterpillar Corp. in Joliet, IL, a member of the First Baptist Church in Jonesboro, IL, a veteran of Korean Conflict serving in the United States Army. Billy was a member of the Anna Masonic Lodge #520 AF & AM at Anna, IL, and a member of the Machinist Local #851 at Joliet.
Funeral services for Mr. Billy Jean Johnson were held at 2:00 PM Friday, September 23, 2005 at the Lutz & Rendleman Funeral Home in Anna with the Rev. Roy Hill officiating. Interment was at Casper Cemetery north of Anna with Military honors at the grave by the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the VFW in Anna. Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home of Anna is in charge of the arrangements.
--Herald News, The (Joliet, IL) - September 24, 2005

CURTIS A. JOHNSON

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Curtis Alonzo Johnson, son of B. S. and Elizabeth Elam Johnson, was born in Ardell County, North Carolina, June 18, 1860 and departed this life March 11, 1950, aged 89 years, 8 months, and 23 days. When a small boy his parents emigrated to Illinois, driving through with a team and wagon, where they settled in Union County.
At the age of 18 years he began work for William A. Roberts on the old Roberts homestead and this place was his home continuously for 71 years. On December 3, 1907 he was united in marriage to Amanda Roberts who preceded him in death in 1931.
He is survived by one brother, B. F. Johnson of Goreville, and three sisters, Mrs. Sallie Roberts and Mrs. Martha Bottom of Makanda and Mrs. Jennie Jones of Terry, Montana, besides a host of relatives and friends.
"Uncle Curt" as he was familiarly know to everyone, was a kind friend and neighbor and his pleasant and sunny disposition made him a friend to everyone. He was never too busy to aid anyone who needed help and the hospitality of his home was known throughout the country side. Of "Uncle Curt" Johnson it may be said that he truly said that he lived in "The House By the Side of the Road."
Funeral services were held at the family residence, Monday, March 13, 1950, at two p.m. by the Rev. Lowell Earnhart. Interment was in Ebenezer Cemetery. McCarty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

--Contributed by grand-niece, Anna Newell.

Edith Johnson

Edith Rhodes Johnson, 84, of Anna died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, at Union County Hospital.

She was born March 11, 1917, in Grand Tower, Ill., daughter of Robert and Emma Foster Gregory. She and Aaron Rhodes were married in 1934 in Granite City. He died in 1978. She and John Johnson were married in 1982 in Anna. He died in 1994.

Edith was a member of Anna Church of the Nazarene.

Survivors include two daughters, Naomi Acklin of Jonesboro, Ill., Wilma Cain of Arcola, Ill.; two sons, Charles Rhodes of Marianna, Fla., Andy Rhodes of Lincoln, Mont.; a sister, Elizabeth Staige of Collinsville, Ill.; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.

Friends may call at Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Anna from 6-8 p.m. today, and after 1 p.m. Sunday at Anna Church of the Nazarene.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the church, with the Rev. Richard Keeley officiating. Burial will be in Alto Pass Cemetery.

--Transcribed by Brenda Neely, 2006.

Frances Elizabeth Johnson

Frances Elizabeth Johnson was born in Virginia July 15th, 1844, daughter of John and Martha (Yancey) Elam. She departed this life January 12, 1910 (at her home in Goreville, IL).
She was married to Burton Socratese Johnson July 25th, 1859. To this union was born eleven children, six sons and five daughters.
She professed faith in Christ at an early age and remained a loyal follower of Christ, always trusting in his blessed promise for an heirship in his glorious kingdom. Her life, though not without its sorrows, was as the shining day, that reflects its fullest light at evening tide. The patience with which she bore the cares of this life will long shine as a beacon light in guiding others over the stony path of duty. Her health had been giving away for the past four years, and her last illness was of only two weeks duration. The end was quiet and peaceful, and when the summons came, it found her ready to join that inumerable throng that moves to the pale realms of shade. She was a devoted wife, a good neighbor, and a loving and sacrificing mother.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Larken Toler. Her remains were laid to rest in the Ebenezer Cemetery near Lick Creek.
A husband and seven children still survive to mourn her departure. (Surviving children include: Curtis Johnson, Nancy Roberts, Sarah Roberts, Martha Bottom, William Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, and Jennie Jones.)
For mother has gone to that far off land,
From which no traveler returns,
To that land of the happy Angelic pure,
In the which, we long to sojourn.
--Contributed by Great-granddaughter, Anna Newell.

GEORGE EDWIN JOHNSON, JR.

Anna, Ill.--George Edwin Johnson, Jr., 74, of Anna died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 at his home.
He was born April 18, 1933 in Moline, Ill., son of George Edwin and Florence Elther Johnson, Sr. He and Rebecca Ann "Becky" Crowell were married Oct. 11, 1990 in Jonesboro.
Johnson worked at Bear's Manufacturing Co. in Rock Island, Ill. He was a member of Oasis of Grace Church.
Survivors include his wife and three sisters, Donna Johnson and Betty Johnson of Moline and Marian Edwards of Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time Thursday at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in McGinnis Cemetery.

--Transcribed by A. N.

PAUL JOHNSON

GREELEY, CO–PAUL JOHNSON, age 78, of Greeley, formerly of Dongola, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at NCMC in Greeley.
He was born on June 8, 1931 in Dongola, IL to Guy and Ivah (Casper) Johnson. He married Mary Jane Kegresse on August 17, 1977. She survives him.
He was a graduate of SIU-C in 1953 and later received his Masters Degree from the University of Wyoming. He lived in Wyoming for 11 years, Arkansas for 1 year and then moved to Greeley, CO where he taught English at John Evans Jr. High School from 1969 – 1992. He enjoyed photography and assisted with the annual publishing of the school’s year book. He was a member of Toastmasters, Greeley Education Association. He belonged to a woodworking club and loved to do woodworking, building family heirlooms, and made each child a grandfather clock for their wedding gift. He loved animals. His hobbies included photography, gardening, cooking, antiques and restoring cars, especially his Mercedes. He was interested in family history and studied genealogy. Paul had a good sense of humor and family was very important to him.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane of Greeley, CO; 2 sons, Mark (Pam) Johnson and Steve (Paula) Johnson all of Greeley, CO; 1 daughter, Karen (Ron) Winters of Greeley, CO; 3 stepdaughters, Dayna Dye of Tampa, FL, Julie Dye of Greeley, CO and Carrie (John) Boutwell of Naples, FL; 9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Frank and Carl Johnson.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Meisenheimer Cemetery in Dongola with Rev. Jack Richardson officiating. Interment will follow.
Crain Funeral Home, Dongola is in charge of arrangements.
--Published: Cairo Citizen, Friday, January 15, 2010

Melvin Dwight Jones

Melvin Dwight Jones, 23, of Anna died Friday, Oct. 20, 2006, at Union County Hospital.

He was born May 4, 1983, in Centralia, Ill., son of Robert J. Jr. and Wanda Kay Garrison Jones.

He was a 2001 graduate of Anna-Jonesboro Community High School and attended Shawnee Community College. He served four years in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Illinois Army National Guard in Mount Vernon, Ill.

Survivors include his parents of Anna; a sister, Amanda Bethany Hewitt of Anna; and a brother, Robert J. Jones III of Carterville, Ill.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and paternal grandfather.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Anna.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Randy Wheaton officiating. Interment will be in Anna City Cemetery with full military honors given by the Military Honors Team of the Illinois Army National Guard.

--Transcribed by Brenda Neely, 2006.

Mary Junkerman

Mary Frances Karraker Junkerman, 83, of Anna died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2001, at City Care Center in Anna.

She was born May 21, 1918, in Ullin, daughter of Ollie and Vinnie Walker Daniels. She married Elmo Karraker, who preceded her in death.

She later married Henry Junkerman, who also preceded her in death.

Mary had been a social worker for a nursing home in Bourbonnais, Ill. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Bluford, Ill.

Survivors include a sister, Maxine Carstens of Anna.

She was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters.

Friends may call at Crain Funeral Home in Anna from 6-8 p.m. today. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Anna Cemetery. Wesley Hazel will officiate.

--Transcribed by Brenda Neely, 2006.