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GRACE M. RENDLEMAN

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Dongola, IL.--Grace Maxine Rendleman, 86, of Dongola died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, at Union County Hospital in Anna, IL.
She was born Sept. 14, 1921 in Green Forest, Ark., daughter of Issac O. and Una Torrence Rowley. She and Jefferson S. Rendleman were married Aug. 17, 1940 in Jackson, (MO). He died April 15, 1997. Survivors include two sons, Leon Rendleman and Larry Rendleman, both of Anna; a daughter, Nadine Rider of Dongola; three sisters, Dorothy Warren of Pico Rivera, Cal, Thelma France of Santa Maria, Cal., Ruth Edwards of Wellsville, MO; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; three sisters, two brothers and three great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today (Dec. 11, 2007) at Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday (Dec. 12, 2007) at the funeral home with the Rev. Paul Sadler officiating. Interment will be in the Jonesboro Cemetery.
--Transcribed by A. Newell, 2007.

ROBERTA JUNE RENDLEMAN

Wolf Lake, Ill.--Roberta June "Bertie" Rendleman, 79, of Wolf Lake died Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
She was born Oct. 27, 1928 at Reynoldsville, Ill., daughter of William Curtis and Dorothy May Randall Forrest.
Rendleman was a member of Wolf Lake United Methodist Church.

Survivors include a son, Brad Rendleman of Jonesboro, Ill.; a sister, Barbara Aldridge of Wolf Lake; a brother, Bill Forrest of Granite City, Ill.; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, an infant daughter, two brothers and a sister.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Revs. Bill Littrell and Jim Stamp officiating. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery.
--Transcribed by A. Newell, 2009.

Phyllis J. Reynolds

Phyllis J. Reynolds, 56, of Mill Creek died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002, at her home.

She was born March 3, 1945, in Anna, Ill., daughter of Elbert Owen Hileman and Claire Verneal Jordan Hileman. She and Albert Reynolds were married April 9, 1964, in Dongola, Ill.

She was an assembly worker at Ensign-Bickford in Wolf Lake, Ill. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Dongola.

Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Pam Sharp of Jonesboro, Ill.; a son, Tim Reynolds of Mill Creek; four sisters, Betty McCommons and Anita George of Dongola, Joeann Clutts of Anna, Kay Whitney of Jonesboro; two brothers, Frank Hileman of Marion, Ill., Elbert Hileman of Mounds, Ill.; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.

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

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Danny Miller officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery near Dongola.
--Transcribed by Brenda Neely, 2006.

PHILIP E. RICH

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Oklahoma City, OK--PHILIP E. RICH, 61, passed away Monday (Sep 10, 1984) at South Community Hospital after an extended illness. Services will be 12 noon Wednesday in the Colonial Chapel of Vondel L. Smith & Sons Mortuary with committal services at 11:00 am Friday at the Cobden Cemetery, Cobden, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers family request memorials to the Trinity American Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society.
Born Oct. 12, 1922, he had lived in OKC since 1960 coming from Dexter, MO. He was employed at FAA since 1960 and was presently a Quality Control Assurance Specialist-Aerospace. He attended Trinity Lutheran Church & was a member of the American Legion Post 259 in Cobden, IL. He was an Air Force Veteran of WWII & Navy Veteran of Korea.
He is survived by his wife, Betty of the home; two daughters, Phyllis Puckett of Vine Grove, KY and Valerie Pitman of Eufaula, OK; his mother, Ellinor Rich of Anna, IL; brother, Gordon of Cobden, IL; 4 grandchildren, Robbie & Steve Puckett and Free & Damia Pitman.
--Daily Oklahoman, The (Oklahoma City, OK) - September 11, 1984; transcribed by A. Newell, '08.

MARY E. RICHIE

Anna, Ill.--Mary E. Richie, 90, of Anna died Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at City Care Center.
She was born June 17, 1918 in Wetaug, Ill., daughter of Lyman A. and Bertha M. Morgan Richie.
Miss Richie was a member of First Baptist Church in Dongola, Ill.
Survivors include friends.
She was preceded in death by a sister.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time Thursday at Crain Funeral Home in Anna.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Clifton Lingle officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Hall Cemetery.

--Transcribed by A. Newell, 2009.

HAROLD C. RIDENHOUR

Harold C. Ridenhour, age 69, of Anna died at 3:35 a.m. Saturday June 2, 1990, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO.
He was born September 28, 1920 in Dongola to Harry C., and Ruth Walker Ridenhour. He married Elsie Laverne Jordan on March 2, 1943.
Mr. Ridenhour was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ullin. He was retired from the ICG railroad and a past chairman of ICG railroad Union Local.
He is survived by his wife, Elsie; three sons, Walter Ridenhour of Kansas City, Mo, Larry Ridenhour and Robert Ridenhour of Anna; a sister Maxine Douglas of Kansas City, Mo; five grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Jo Ann Ridenhour, Betty Lou Grear, and Anita Severs. Funeral Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Crain Funeral Home in Dongola with David Taylor officiating. Interment was in the Anna Cemetery.

--Gazette Democrat, Anna, IL, submitted by Teresa, 2008.

HARRY CAMERON RIDENHOUR

Harry Cameron Ridenhour was born March 25, 1896 in Dongola, IL., the son of Wm. Albert and Annie Stoner Ridenhour, and passed away September 7, 1971, at the Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO., at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 12 days.
Mr. Ridenhour was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dongola, and was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks.
He was united in marriage to Ruth Walker on September 6, 1915, and to this union 5 children were born.
He is survived by his wife Ruth of Dongola, two daughters, Mrs. Maxine Douglas of Kansas City, MO., Mrs. Anita Severs of Jonesboro, one son Harold Ridenhour of Ullin, 11 grandchildren, 11 Great grandchildren and other relatives. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Jo Ann, in infancy, and Mrs. Betty Grear on May 10, 1971.
Funeral Services were held Friday, Sept. 10, at 1:30 p.m. at the Crain Funeral Home in Dongola, with Rev Lucien Bozarth, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Dongola, officiating. Interment was made in the Dongola American Legion Cemetery.
Crain Funeral Home of Dongola in charge of arrangements.
Source: Tri Co Record; Submitters Name: Teresa, 2008.

RUTH RIDENHOUR

Ruth Ridenhour, 94, of Dongola, died Wednesday, April 4, 1990, at the Union County Hospital in Anna.
She was born on March 9, 1896, in Dongola, the daughter of Thomas Franklin and Cora Davis Walker.
She married Harry Cameron Ridenhour on Sept. 26, 1915. He preceded her in death on Sept. 7, 1971.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dongola.
She is survived by one daughter, Maxine Douglas of Raytown, Mo., and one son, Harold Ridenhour of Anna: 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, nine great great-grandchildren, and other relatives.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Anita Severs on Feb. 5, 1989, Betty Lou Grear, May 10, 1971, and Jo Ann Ridenhour in infancy.
Funeral services for Ruth Ridenhour were Saturday, April 7, at 11 a.m. at Crain Funeral Home in Dongola with the Rev. Lucien Bozarth officiating. Interment was in the American Legion Cemetery in Dongola.
Crain Funeral Home in Dongola was in charge of arrangements.
--Source: Tri-County Record; submitted by Teresa, 2008.

LORENE K. RIFE

DONGOLA, IL--LORENE K. RIFE, 96, of Dongola, IL, passed away Friday, July 10, 2009 at 12:43 A.M. at Heritage Manor in Springfield.
Lorene was born at home in rural Dongola, IL on April 29, 1913 to Arty Herman and Ora Anna (Montgomery) Keller. She was married to Lymon C. Rife on October 25, 1938; he died February 24, 1993.
She was the last surviving member of the Dongola High School class of 1930. She attended the University of Illinois at Urbana and graduated from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale in 1962.
She retired as a schoolteacher, teaching elementary education at schools in Dongola, Hofner, Pulaski, Balcom, Wetaug, Olmstead and Moscow in southern Illinois.
Lorene was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, Dongola, IL where she taught Sunday School and played the piano for many years.
She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Illinois Retired Teachers Association, SIU Alumni Association, and Union County Home Extension. Her many hobbies included genealogy, gardening, antique collecting, cooking, crossword puzzles, and she was an avid reader. She loved all animals, but especially cats; having numerous cats over her lifetime.
Also preceding her in death are her parents, brother, Floyd Keller (wife, Mamie, deceased), and nephew Dennis Keller (wife, Effie, deceased).
Lorene is survived by her son, Lee (wife, Marilyn); two grandsons, Christopher (wife, Valerie) and Aaron (wife, Erin); three great-grandchildren, Emily, Andrew, and Austin, all of Springfield, IL. Also surviving are her great-nephew Bryan Keller of Anna, IL and two great-nieces, Darcy Murphy of Carbondale, IL and Roseanne Herr of Energy, IL and many cousins.
Memorial contributions may be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 390 Friendship Rd, Dongola, IL 62926 or Baptist Children’s Home, 949 County Rd, 1300 N., Carmi, IL 62821.
Visitation was held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 13, 2009 at Friendship Baptist Church, 390 Friendship Rd.,Dongola, IL. Funeral services followed at 11 a.m. with Rev. Paul Sadler officiating. Burial was made at Friendship Cemetery.
Crain Funeral Home in Dongola is in charge of local arrangements. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield, IL 62703 was in charge of arrangements in Springfield, IL.
--Published: Friday, July 17, 2009, Cairo Citizen.

SARAH E. ROBERTS

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Sarah Roberts Dies
Rites for Woman, 90, Are Today in Anna

Services were to have been at 2 p.m. today for Mrs. Sarah Roberts, 90, of Pleasant Ridge, who died Saturday at Union County Hospital, Anna.
She was born in Union County, May 8, 1867.
She leaves her husband, Frank; brother, Benny Johnson of Goreville; and sister, Mrs. Jennie Jones of Terry, Mont.
Services were to have been at the McCarty Funeral Home of Anna with the Rev. Kenneth Neibel officiating. Burial was to have been in Ebenezer Cemetery.

--In Memoriam--Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Ill. Apr. 11, 1958, contributed by Anna Newell, grand-niece of Sarah.
Note: "Aunt Sallie" was the daughter of Burton S. & Elizabeth Elam Johnson. She died April 10, 1958. She and Frank had no children.

JANE ATKINS ROBERTSON

ORLANDO, FL--JANE ATKINS ROBERTSON, 80, 6226 Melbourne Ave., Orlando, died Wednesday. Born in Anna, Ill., she moved to Orlando from St. Louis in 1948. She was a retired schoolteacher and was a member of College Park United Methodist Church.
Survivors: husband, Maurice M.; sons, Eric M., Richmond, Va., Rodney M., Orlando; one granddaughter.
Garden Chapel Home for Funerals, Pine Hills.
--Orlando Sentinel, The (FL) - March 20, 1986

JENNIFER B. ROBERTSON

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Anna, IL.--Jennifer B. Robertson, 35, of Anna died Friday, Nov. 16, 2007 at Union County Hospital in Anna.
She was born May 16, 1972 at Carbondale, IL, daughter of Billy C. and Elizabeth L. Norton Robertson.
Survivors include her mother of Anna; two daughters, Bayle Robertson of Jonesboro, IL, Brianna Dirden of Anna; four sisters, Patti Gray of Alto Pass, IL, Gina Iman of Salem, IL, Lisa Godwin of Jonesboro, Sara Robertson of Jonesboro; five brothers, Gregory Robertson, Jeffery Robertson, both of Alto Pass, Keith Robertson of Jonesboro, Scott Robertson and Stephen Robertson, both of Murphysboro, IL.
She was preceded in death by her father and maternal and paternal grandparents.
Graveside funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday (Nov. 19, 2007) at Alto Pass Cemetery with the Rev. Davy Miller officiating.
Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

--Transcribed by A. Newell, 2007.

Harold G. "Duck" Ross

Mr. Harold G. "Duck" Ross of Cobden was born on Sept. 16, 1927, in Cobden, the son of Samuel H. and Nona E. Claxton Ross. He died at 6:55 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 1992, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
He married Lois Ellen Howe on May 26, 1951, in Piggot, Ark.
Mr. Ross is survived by his wife, Lois of Cobden; one son, Darrell Ross of Anna; three daughters, Deanna Lyerla of Cobden, Glenda Boshera of Centralia and Melody Williams of Scott City, Mo; one sister, Bettty Spiller of Alto Pass; nine grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Geneva Penrod; two brothers, Alonzo and Samuel Ivan Ross.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cobden. He was a member of Cobden Masonic Lodge 466 AF & AM, Cobden American Legion Post 259, the VFW's Carroll P. Foster Post 3455 in Anna.
He was an executive board member of the Coal Belt Fire Protective Association of Southern Illinois and was a retired fire chief for the Village of Cobden.
Funeral services for Mr. Harold G. "Duck" Ross were at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19 (error: 18), at First Baptist Church in Cobden with the Rev. Dewayne Taylor and the Rev. Clifford Heil officiating.
Interment was in Cobden Cemetery with military honors at the grave by the Cobden American Legion Post 259 and the VFW's Carroll P. Foster Post 3455 of Anna.
Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home of Cobden was in charge of arrangements.

Note: Additional information taken from obituary in the Southern Illinoisan, April 17, 1992 as follows: Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Cobden or First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. Mr. Ross was a retired water and sewage plant operator for different agencies. He was a member of the Oasis Shrine Club of Anna and Ainad Shrine Club of East St. Louis. He was a veteran of World War II.

Source: The Gazette-Democrat, Section A - Page 13, April 23, 1992; submitted by Betty L. Capps and transcribed by Brenda Neely, 2006.

JESSIE C. RUHNKE

ROSELLE, IL--Prayers for JESSIE C. RUHNKE, 82, of Roselle, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg, followed by Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Hubert Church, Hoffman Estates.
She was born May 6, 1914, in Cobden, Ill.
Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Palatine.
She died Friday, May 24, at Hoffman Estates Medical Center.
Mrs. Ruhnke was a homemaker. She was a member of the Kenneth Young Center, Humana Hospital Senior Friends, and the Moorings Apartment Seniors. Mrs. Ruhnke and the late Mr. Ruhnke were the Man and Woman of the Year in 1986, in Schaumburg.
She was the wife of the late George; mother of Barbara (the late James) Plezbert, and Georgia (George) Krejci; grandmother of Timothy (Christine), Joseph (Pamela), Kathryn, and Michael; and great-grandmother of Joanna, Suzanne, Megan, and Emily.
--Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) - May 28, 1996

EDITH KELLEY RUNQUIST

The body of Mrs. Edith Kelley Runquist, who was killed near Nisqually, Washington in an auto accident, reached Jonesboro Sunday at noon. The funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church Monday morning by Rev. Carlton R. Wade. Burial in St. John's cemetery.
Mrs. Runquist was Miss Edith Kelley of this city and was married to Charles Runquist of Tacoma, whom she met while employed in an insane asylum at Fort Stellacoon.
Concerning the accident a Tacoma newspaper says: "Two persons were killed and the third probably fatally injured when the automobile in which they were riding crashed through the bridge railing and plunged 25 feet below onto the Northern Pacific railroad tracks near Nisqually Station yesterday morning about 4 o'clock. The dead are frank Pridmore, driver of the car, and Mrs. Chas Runquist of Stellacoon. Mrs. Nellie Pridmore is badly injured and death is expected. The fourth occupant, chas Runquist, escaped with slight bruises. The party were returning from a fishing trip and a heavy rain was falling. The accident was caused by the skidding of the front wheels. The dead and injured were brought to Tacoma on the Northern Pacific."
Rev. Mr. Wade paid a sincere tribute to the character of the young woman in his remarks. She had many friends at the hospital here where she had worked before going west and they, with the bereft mother, Mrs. Alice Hume, and sister, Miss Roxie, who are not employed at the Anna State Hospital, are deeply grieved over the untimely death. Mr. Runquist, who was also injured in the accident, was unable to accompany the body to Anna.

--Transcribed and contributed by Robert O. Grondin, taken from obituaries and newspaper clippings found in the family Bible of Daniel M. Kelley and Sarah A. Ferguson. No dates given, but believed to be in the 1920s.

EMMA LOU RUNYAN

CLEARWATER, FL–EMMA LOU RUNYAN, 92, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (Dec. 24, 1997) at Westchester Gardens Rehabilitation and Care Center, Clearwater. She was born in Jonesboro, Ill., and came here in 1968 from Evansville, Ind. She was a member of VFW Post 1114, Evansville, Ind.
Survivors include two sisters, Norma Robinson and Mary Wascher, both of Largo.
National Cremation Society, Largo.
--St. Petersburg Times (FL) - December 28, 1997.

CARL J. RUSSELL

WAUKEGAN, IL--CARL J. RUSSELL, 69, of Waukegan, passed away July 3, 1997 at home.
He was born November 26, 1927 in Dongola, Ill., attended St. Dismas Church, belonged to the Gurnee American Legion and had served in the United States Army from 1946-48. He retired from AAMCO Tools in 1987 as a general foreman in the machine shop after 26 years of employment.
He loved to play golf and spend time with this grandson.
He is survived by his wife, Lorraine, 2 sons, Allan (Kimberly) Russell of Gurnee and Steven Russell of Waukegan, 1 grandson, Carl, and brothers and sisters Stella Mae Hartman of Oregon, Wilma (Don) Benson of California, Robert (Carol) Russell of Oregon, Gene (Virginia) Russell of Gurnee, Ill., Alice (Norman) Burke of Kenosha, Wis., Donna (Roger) Craig of Zion, Ill. and Carol (Lewis) Bauer of Jonesboro, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The funeral will be at 10:30 AM Tuesday, July 8, 1997 at MARSH FUNERAL HOME OF WAUKEGAN, 1521 Washington St., with Father Paul J. Cull officiating. Burial will be at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville.
Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Monday and 9:30 AM Tuesday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
--News Sun, The (Waukegan, IL) - July 7, 1997

HELEN L. RUSSELL

    LICK CREEK - - Helen L. Russell, 83, of Lick Creek died at 12:45 a.m. Monday, Dec 27, 1999, at Union County Hospital in Anna.
    She was born Jan. 6, 1916, in Delta to Alva and Gladys (Hummel) Cain.
    She was a member for over 50 years of Mount Hebron Cumberland Presbyterian church. Following the death of her daughter in 1948, she felt led to become a foster parent and raised 34 foster children in addition to own sons and daughters.
    She is survived by six sons, Leon (Barbara) Russell of Lick Creek, Terry (Diane) Russell of Carbondale, Steve (Patricia) Russell of Dexter, Mo., and Steve Stanley of Murphysboro; three daughters, Marilyn (Larry) Baker of Springfield, Shawna Smith of Jonesboro and Beth Russell of Murphysboro; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a nephew, Bob Russell of Lick Creek; a dear friend, John Seigart of Lick Creek; one brother Gerald Cain of Jonesboro; three sisters, Thelma Clendenin and Catherine Hale, both of Jonesboro, and Mary Stewart of Buncombe; and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
    She was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Russell.
    Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, at Mount Hebron Cumberland Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Roger Glasco officiating. Interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Crain Funeral Home in Anna and after noon Thursday at the church.
Memorials may be made to Mount Hebron Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Source: The Southern Illinoisan, Wednesday, 29 Dec 1999; contributed by Larry Toler, 2008.

Victor Russell

Earnest Victor Russell, 84, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, of Alamo, Texas, formerly of Anna, went to meet his heavenly father at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at Mission Hospital in Mission, Texas.

He was born July 23, 1920, in Vienna, Ill., son of Willie Ernest and Della C. Henard Russell. He and Mable A. Davis were married June 6, 1938, in Jackson.

He had owned and operated a truck, grew produce in Louisiana and the McAllen, Texas, area; was a partner in Louisiana Strawberry Produce Co., owner of Russell Produce Co., and was in real estate development.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Mable Russell of Alamo; three children and their spouses, Donald D. and Ruth Ann Russell of Mission, Betty and Gerald Brown of Jonesboro, Robert D. and Brenda Russell of McAllen; nine grandchildren, Donna Mason of McAllen, Janice Flores of Plano, Texas, Gina Thombrough of Hockley, Texas, Kim Bartruff and Todd Brown, both of Jonesboro, Tim Brown of Atlanta, GA., Shannon Franks of Katy, Texas, Ashley Wood of Bishop, GA. and Brady Russell of Colorado Springs, Colorado, 21 great grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and two brothers, Charles Russell of Buncombe and Rayburn Russell of Saratoga.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and an infant son, Willie E. Russell.

Services for Mr. Victor Russell will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, in the Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Anna, with the Rev. Andy Gillspie and Rev. Donald Childers officiating. Interment will be in the Anna City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Lutz and Rendleman in Anna. Memorials may be made to New Hope Baptist Church, located east of Anna, or Pleasant Grove Baptist Church near Vienna.
--Transcribed by Brenda Neely, 2006.

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