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| 5201 | Off For Washington. Frank M. Gritton Takes a Position in the Government Printing Office. F.M. Gritton, for six years past foreman of The News press room, departed Sunday afternoon for Washington, D.C., to take the position in the government printing office to which he was recently appointed. He is succeeded in The News office by his brother, Allan Gritton of Danville, a thoroughly experience man in the work. F.M. Gritton sold his residence property Saturday to Mr. Lyons, manager of the carpet renovator, but Mrs. Gritton and the children will remain here a few weeks until arrangements are made for their removal to washington. Allan Gritton expects to move his family to this city in a short time. Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 5 January 1898, page 2. | Gritton, Allen L. (I466)
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| 5202 | On his World War I draft registration card he lists his name as James Henry White, living in Kimball, Stearns County, Minnesota on 9 Dec 1918. | White, Henry James (I3076)
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| 5203 | ONE ROCK - Bertha Newbrough, 93, of Lone Rock died Friday (Sept. 9, 2005) at the Heritage Nursing Home in Bancroft. Her funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at the United Presbyterian Church in Lone Rock with Pastor Donna Steven presiding. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Algona. Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m. today at the United Presbyterian Church in Lone Rock. Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Bancroft, (515) 885-2521. www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com Published by Globe Gazette on Sep. 11, 2005. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/globegazette/name/bertha-newbrough-obituary?id=26676698 | Blanchard, Bertha Agnes (I382)
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| 5204 | ongtime area resident Charles Nathan Bailey Jr., 78, died May 16, 2002, at his Kelso home. He was born Feb. 10, 1924, in North Platte, Neb., to Charles Nathan Sr. and Gardia Reta (Peaker) Bailey and moved to Kelso in 1933. He graduated from Kelso High School in 1942 and later from Lower Columbia College. Mr. Bailey served as a sergeant in the Army Air Force Transport Command during World War II, stationed in Europe and North Africa. He was a member of International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local No. 21 and retired in 1978, after working as a longshoreman for 33 years. Mr. Bailey was one of the founders of the Lower Columbia Longshoremen's Credit Union. He was elected as a director to the Cowlitz County and Washington State Credit Union League boards. He was also an active member of the ILWU Pensioners Group, served on the Monticello Medical Center Board of Directors for 19 years and the St. John Medical Center Board for four years. He was currently a board member of the Health Care Foundation. He was an active member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church and His Brothers in Christ are the Promise Keepers. He was also a life member of the Kelso Elks No. 1482, the Kelso chapter of the American Field Service, National Rifle Association, Cowlitz Gun Club, Evergreen Gun Club, Portland Gun Club and Pacific International Trapshooting Association. He won many awards for trap shooting, including State Class D championship. He hosted AFS students and enjoyed visiting them in North Africa, Europe and Australia. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching his grandchildren in sports and other activities. He loved to dance and traveled to many Dixieland jazz festivals. Mr. Bailey is survived by his wife of 54 years, Julia L. "Judy" Bailey, at home; three sons, Charles C. "Chip" Bailey of San Antonio, Texas, Russell R. Bailey of Longview and Phillip A. Bailey of Castle Rock; a daughter, Susan K. Hagedorn of Burbank, Wash.; a sister, Vronia L. Bailey of Kelso; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Longview with pastors Kurt Gieshen and Wayne Duchow officiating. Mr. Bailey was a friendly gentleman and stated that casual dress would be appropriate. The viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to noon Monday at Columbia Funeral Service. Burial will take place Tuesday at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Memorial contributions may be made to ILWU Longshoremen's Scholarship Fund, 627 14th, Longview, WA 98632; Kelso Schools Foundation Scholarships, P.O. Box 344, Kelso, WA 98626; or Emmanuel Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 2218 E. Kessler Blvd., Longview, WA 98632. https://tdn.com/charles-n-chuck-bailey-jr/article_f31fb589-04af-5381-afc5-4fd8a4a0229d.html | Bailey, Charles Nathan (I1259)
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| 5205 | or Stucky | Stuckey, John Preston (I36)
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| 5206 | ORock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 29, 1986 BERNARD MANNING SALT LAKE CITY—Funeral services for Bernard H. (Bud) Manning Sr. were conducted Friday, Nov. 21 at the Mountain View Memorial Estates in Salt Lake City. He was born March 10, 1914 in Salt Lake City to Bernard H. and Mable Jackson Manning. The family moved to Rock Springs in 1919. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1933. He married DeNelda Monaham of Green River on June 1, 1934. He was employed by Union Pacific at the Reliance mine and later for the railroad. He moved to Salt Lake City in 1956. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Fraternal Union of Union Pacific Railroad. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Iris Manning Stuerke; three sons, Bernard H. Manning Jr., Terry B. Manning and David W. Manning, all of Salt Lake City; one sister, Alicia Manning Eversole of Rock Springs and one brother, Harry Wayne Manning of Olivehain, Calif.; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, J.W. (Jack) Manning. | Manning, Bernard Hilton "Bud" (I4053)
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| 5207 | Orval Pate was the son of William W. and Ollie Mae Gritton Pate. He was married June 8, 1928 at Watseka to Daisy Mae Sherman, and she survives. Other survivors include his mother, three sons, Leo D. William G. and Orval B., a daughter, Barbara Goranson ,three brothers, Donald Pate, Dale and Henry Pate, four sisters, Ruth Farvit, Betty Burton, Dorothy Hickman and Marie Miller of Chicago and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and a son. Following his marriage in 1928, Mr. Pate moved his family to Catlin where he lived until 1952. Mr. Pate had worked for the old Bunsenville Coal Co. and for the past 17 years had been engaged in construction work. His hobbies were collecting pencils and raising beagle hounds. Mr. Pate was a former member of the Operating Engineers Local, held a membership in the Illinois Sheriff's Association, Vermilion County Law Enforcement Association, Masonic Lodge 285 of Catlin, Danville Consistory, Gao Grotto, and Anzar Shrine of Springfield. Danville, IL Commercial New- December. 7, 1963. | Pate, Orval Kenneth (I3151)
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| 5208 | Orval William "Bill" Hudson, 80, of Rensselaer passed away Saturday evening, June 12, 2010 at Rensselaer Care Center. He was born in Rensselaer on Dec. 16, 1929, son of the late Orval R. and Kathryn (Abbott) Hudson. He married Barbara A. Walker. She survives. His parents, 2 granddaughters and 1 great granddaughter preceded him in death. Also surviving are his children, Pam (Mrs. Dave) Lakin of Rensselaer, Mike Hudson of Rensselaer, Terry Tatlock of Monticello and Kim Chaney of Lafayette; 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He served with the Indiana National Guard | Hudson, Orval W. (I2799)
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| 5209 | OSAT, FRED E., 67, of Winter Springs, FL, joined his Lord and Savior April 2nd, 2009, after a long and valiant battle with respiratory illness. Fred was born October 10, 1941, in Danville, IL, to the late Fred and Marietta Cosat. Fred is survived by his wife, Andrea Cosat; sons, Jason T. Cosat (Eydie), Stephen E. Cosat; daughters, Kimberly L. Cosat-Price (Michael), Lynnette Blow (Gene), Leah M. Cosat and; two wonderful grandchildren, Stephen Shane Cosat and Kirah L. Cosat. Fred was preceded in death by his brother, Phillip Cosat and survived by brothers, Clifford Cosat (Sandra), Michael Cosat (Christine), Raymond DelValley (Cheryl), David Bell; sisters, Karen Harper, Jean Burton (James), Cheryl Cosat and brothers-in-law, Douglas Eggleston and Norman Eggleston (Mary Ann). Other family members dearly loved by Fred that were very inspirational in his life include, Henrietta and Keith Waugh (Aunt and Uncle), Juanita Keim (Aunt), Annabelle Cosat (Step-mother). Fred served in the United States Army stationed in Anchorage, AK. After serving in the military he continued his education in Tacoma, WA. He moved to Orlando, FL, in 1968, serving as Chief Engineer for Orlando Utilities Commission. He also instructed evening classes at Embry Riddle University in Daytona Beach. Later he accepted a position with Grover Bryan, Inc. (The Galbreath Company, Jones Lang Lasalle) for 37 years working in Commercial Property Management; ultimately becoming their Director of Operations for Construction Management Services. After leaving Jones Lang Lasalle, Fred started his own business, Fred Cosat Consulting, LLC serving many commercial clients in the Orlando, Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Tallahassee, Panama City, Albuquerque, Greensboro, SC, and Washington D.C. areas. Fred was greatly respected by his co-workers and known to be a fair and honest man. Fred was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family, the great outdoors, and fishing. He was loved by family and friends and will be greatly missed. A gathering of friends and family will be at 7 PM, Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at the COLLISON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, followed by a memorial service at 7:30 PM. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO COLLISON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 3806 HOWELL BRANCH RD., WINTER PARK FL 32792. (407) 678-4500. Published by Orlando Sentinel on Apr. 5, 2009. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/orlandosentinel/name/fred-cosat-obituary?id=22965600 | Cosat, Fred E. (I2116)
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| 5210 | Owen Robert Wade Fairmount (Special) February 1972 Owen Robert Wade, 69, of Fairmount, died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Lake View Memorial Hospital, Danville, where he had been a patient for 12 days. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Carrington Funeral Home in Fairmount, with Robert Pate officiating. Burial will e in the GAR Cemetery at Homer. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Mr. Wade was born April 26, 1902, in Fairmount, a son of Robert Aaron and Mary Meyers Wade. He was married to Bonnie Clester Sept. 27, 1924, at Urbana. He leaves his widow; daughters, Mrs. Wanda Wills of Red Bluff, Calif.; Mrs. Wilma Seiok of Kingsley, Mich.; Mrs. Norma Biber of Kankakee; and Mrs. Verna Madeiros of Ames, Iowa. He also leaves a son, Donald of Fairmount; a sister, Mrs. Lottie Hamm of Denver, Colo.; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A brother preceded him in death. Mr. Wade was a member of the Catlin Church of Christ. (transcribed by Homer Historical Society) | Wade, Owen Robert (I2937)
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| 5211 | Paid $207 for Ten Pounds of Fish. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Danville, July 25. - D.C. Crawford, Laban Gritton, Ezra Dickason and Nelson Mortenzer, wealthy farmers living in the northwest part of this county, were arrested to-day for seining. Their fines and costs amount to $207. They only caught ten pounds of fish. The Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Indiana. Saturday, 26 July 1890., page 3. | Gritten, Laben (I424)
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| 5212 | Parents were Fletcher & Pearl Fairchild. William & Anna had two daughters: Wilma Pearl born 1912 and Clara May was born in 1914. The Prescott Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona. December 1918. "From Wickenburg comes news which will occasion universal sorrow in this community, the death of Mrs. Anna Miller being announced as occurring there on Dec. 23, 1918, from influenza pneumonia. She will be remembered as a resident of this city for many years. The wife of William Miller an engineer of S.F.P. & P., who until a short time ago was assigned to this division of the road. To add more sorrow to this home, Mr. Miller is ill with this affliction, while the nurse also has been stricken, two small baby girls are left motherless and the once happy home is clouded by that sorrow which is inconsolable. Mrs. Miller enjoyed a large acquaintance in this section, having also many friends who will regret that one so young and of such a pleasing personality should be called away. The funeral was held at Wickenburg on December 24th. The attendance was large, reflecting on the estimable character of the deceased." | Fairchild, Anna Pearl (I2406)
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| 5213 | Parents: Timothy Fairchild and Nancy Blevins | Fairchild, John Howell (I193)
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| 5214 | Parents: William Holloway and Eleanor Wilfawn. | Holloway, Mary (I194)
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| 5215 | Pat was born the third son of Harry and Irene Heatherman McAdam. He was born July 28, 1921, at their farm house near Cleveland. He attended St. Patrick's School. He and his brothers were among the first group of students to attend the newly opened Catholic school. Pat graduated from Kingman High School in 1940, and worked as a carpenter for Cornie Thissen until he enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1943. He served as a tail gunner on a B-25 in the Pacific Theater. Returning to Kingman at the close of the war, he farmed briefly near Zenda and Norwich, moving in 1949 to the farm near Calista. He and Eleanora lived there until 1995, when they moved into Kingman. | McAdam, Patrick Lawrence (I3419)
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| 5216 | Paul I. Gritton February 13, 1923 ~ December 23, 2002 (age 79) Paul Gritton, FORT DODGE, Iowa #45;- Paul I. Gritton, 79, Fort Dodge, formerly of Muscatine, died Monday, Dec. 23, 2002, at Trinity Regional Medical Center, Fort Dodge. Graveside services were Monday at the Rock Island National Cemetery in Rock Island, Ill., with military rites. Mr. Gritton was born on Feb. 13, 1923, in New Boston, Ill., the son of Lewis and Eunice Mathews Gritton. He married Cleo Carver on Oct. 17, 1941 in Kahoka, Mo. He graduated from Muscatine High School in 1941. He moved to Fort Dodge in 1952. He was manager of the Des Moines Register Agency for 32 years, retiring in 1984. He was an U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Fort Dodge, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1856 and Northwest Iowa boat club. Survivors include his wife, Cleo of Fort Dodge; a son, Roger and his wife, Patricia, of Tampa, Fla.; two daughters, Sharon Schachtner and her husband, Leonard, of Fonda and Vicki Buchan and her husband, James, of Cedar Falls; two brothers, Dr. Charlie Gritton and his wife, Virginia, of Henderson, Ky. and Robert Gritton and his wife, Delores, of Russellville, Ark.; three sisters, Vivian Irwin and her husband, Carl, Margaret Webb Travis and her husband, Walter, and Marjorie Hintermeister and her husband, Clifford, all of Muscatine; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Evelyn Elliott of Muscatine. https://www.wittichfuneralhome.com/obituary/Paul-Gritton | Gritton, Paul Irwin (I3453)
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| 5217 | Pearl L. Gritten, 83, Girl Scout caretaker Covington – Pearl L. Gritten, 83, died at 6 a.m. Thursday, July 21, in the Life Care Center in Valparaiso. She was born June 3, 1911, in Missouri. Mrs. Gritten was a former resident of Danville, Ill. And a graduate of Danville High School, moving to Covington in 1945. Her marriage was October 31, 1932, in Danville to Albert T. Gritten, and he died March 17, 1980. They were the first caretakers of Sycamore Girl Scout Council’s Camp Talitha south of Crawfordsville. Mrs. Gritten was an active member of the First Baptist Church, a registered Girl Scout for 40 years and direct camps for the Girl Scouts and Covington Community Action. Surviving are a son, Albert J. Gritten of Danville; and a daughter, Marilyn Rhodes of Kouts, Ind. Journal and Courier. Friday 22 July 1994. | Sutton, Pearl L. (I3168)
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| 5218 | Penfield Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gritten are the parents of a baby girl. The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 4 April 1917, page 10. | Gritton, Mary Evelyn (I1284)
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| 5219 | Penfield The other evening, when Labe Gritten went to his pasture south of town to drive home some cows, he saw two foxes in the pasture. Now Mr. Gritten is 82 years of age and only has one arm, yet he returned home and got a gun, went back to the pasture and killed both foxes. The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 1 May 1901, page 5. | Gritten, Laben (I424)
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| 5220 | Penfield Two new cases of scarlet fever are reporter. Dorothy, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Kirkpatrick, and the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gritton are said to be the victims. The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Thursday, 24 December 1903, page 6. | Gritton, Anna Pearle (I1268)
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| 5221 | Penfield. A daughter was born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gritton. The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 12 December 1903, page 6. | Gritton, Anna Pearle (I1268)
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| 5222 | Penfield. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Gritton on Tuesday. The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Friday, 13 January 1911, page 5. | Gritten, Rumley Advance (I1278)
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| 5223 | Pension card. Name of soldier: John J. Cosat. Name of widow: Emma Cosat. Service: I. 5 Wis. Inf. Date of filing 10 July 1890: Class: Invalid. Application No. 796343, Certificate no. 682669. Date of filing 5 October 1918 Class: Widow. Application No.1129127. Certificate No. 862410. Enlisted 21 Sept 1864, Albany Wi. Corporal. Company _____, 5 Wis Infantry. Discharged/mustered out 30 June 1865 Halls Hill, VA. "At the time of the Civil war he was an earnest advocate of the Union cause and on the t4th of July, 1864. he enlisted in Company I, Fifth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, under Captain Thomas Flint and Colonel E. A. .Mien, joining the army at Broadhead. Wisconsin. He was then ordered to the front and under Sheridan participated in the Shenandoah campaign and was present when Sheridan made his famous ride from Winchester to Cedar Creek. In the fall of 1864 the regiment was transferred to the Army of the Potomac and operated with that great military division until 18O5. Mr. Cosat participated in the battle of Petersburg and in the sanguinary engagement at Sailors Run. Because of meritorious conduct and marked bravery he was recommended by General Grant for a commission. With his command he pursued General Lee to Appomattox, and was afterward at Burksville Junction, guarding stores until the following June, after which the troops marched to Danville on the North Carolina line. In the meantime General Johnston had surrendered to General Sherman and Mr. Cosat with his regiment returned to Burksville and afterward to Richmond, later going to Washington. while on Hall's Hill, on Ridge Point, he was mustered out. He then proceeded to Madison, Wisconsin. where in July he received an honorable discharge with the rank of corporal. " | Cosat, John James (I50)
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| 5224 | Photograph of headstone on Find a Grave shows Charles H. Clark 1860-1935. Find a Grave entry gives birth date as 27 Jul 1858, but his death certificate states birth date as 17 Aug 1859. | Clark, Charles Henry (I4048)
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| 5225 | Photograph of the headstone shows Vance C. 1906-1939. Illinois deaths and stillbirths index gives dates as 7 Mar 1903 - 4 Feb 1940. | Jackson, Vance C. (I1179)
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| 5226 | Photograph of tombstone on Find a Grave shows that she shares the stone of her first husband William Seilhymer. Cathy Jo Tibbetts, 61, of Danville passed away at her home at 10:10 a.m. Oct. 21, 2012. She was born April 13, 1951 in Danville to Norman Dale and Peggy Jean Coonce. She married William Seilhymer on May 23, 1966. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Michael D. Coonce and a sister, Peggy Lynn. She married Michael Tibbetts on Jan. 11, 1997. He survives. Other survivors include her daughter, Peggy Lynn (Clyde)Weaver; three grandchildren, Billie Joe Bruce, Robert Powell and Ryan Powell; two great-grandsons, Robert and William Powell; stepfather, Richard W. Hamilton; six stepchildren and a very special Aunt Sharon and Bill Baker of Tilton. | Coonce, Cathy Jo (I3531)
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| 5227 | Pioneer resident died yesterday. Mrs. Ann Watson, resident of Vermilion county since 1841, passed away at her home. Mrs. Ann Watson, known to many of her friends and acquaintances as "Grandma" Watson, passed away yesterday morning, April 6, 1918, at 11:10 o'clock. The death of Mrs. Watson who was one of the oldest pioneer residents of Vermilion county, occurred at her home, nine miles north and one-half mile west, of Danville. She passed away in the house in which she had lived for more than a half century. While Mrs. Watson had been in ill health for some time, due to the infirmities of old age, her death was unexpected and came with startling suddenness to her relatives and wide circle of friends. She was apparently in her usual health when she arose yesterday morning but was stricken with an attack of heart trouble shortly before 11 o'clock and died within a few minutes. Born in Kentucky Ann Gritton was a native of Kentucky, and was born in that state on Sept. 9, 1833, the daughter of the later John R. and Nancy Atkinson Gritton, pioneer residents of that state. When only eight years old the deceased came to Vermilion county with her parents, and settled on a farm in the vicinity in which her death occurred. That was in 1841, when Indians roamed the prairies of this state, and Danville was a village of less than 100 inhabitants. Ann Gritton was united in Marriage to Francis Watson, a member of a pioneer family, more than sixty years ago, and they went to housekeeping on the farm where the aged woman died yesterday. Seven children were born to Mrs. Watson. Two died in infancy. The surviving children are: Mrs. Nancy DeMoss, Mrs. Sarah Ann Smith, Mrs. Mattie I. Moss, William and John F. Watson. The husband died thirty -one years ago, and since his death the widow with the assistance of the sons, had conducted the farm. Mrs. Watson was an estimable woman and was greatly beloved by her neighbors and friends. She had always been active in church work and in sickness or death was among the firs to visit the afflicted home and offer her services. Funeral Monday. The funeral of the aged woman will be conducted Monday morning at 11 o'clock, old time, the residents of the neighborhood in which she lived having failed to adopt the new time. Rev. Clay F. Gaumer, pastor of the Alvin M.E. church, will have charge of the services, which will be held from the Union Chapel, and the body will be laid to rest in the Johnson cemetery. Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. No publishing information available. | Gritton, Ann D. (I245)
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| 5228 | Pioneer Resident Taken Death of Laben Gritten on Farm South of Penfield. Penfield, March 31. - Laben Gritten, the oldest resident of the north part of the county, died at his home south of Penfield Monday morning at 2 o'clock. Mr. Gritten came to this county over fifty years ago. The land which he owned was bought by him at twenty-five center per acre. Mr. Gritten was highly respected by all. The decedent had been married three times. His last wife died several years ago. To the first union were born seven children all of whom survive, namely: Charles Gritten of Covington, Ind.; George of Penfield, William of Collison; Laben, Jr., Mrs. Cora Denglar and Mrs. Clara Meyers of Danville, and Mrs. Roumellla Grimes of Sullivan, Ind. One sister, who lived at Carney, Neb., also survives. Mr. Gritten was a member of the Christian church and Rev. John Cossett of Danville, his pastor, conducted his funeral from his late home Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment was at Knight's Branch cemetery, south of Penfield. The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Thursday, 31 March 1910. | Gritten, Laben (I424)
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| 5229 | Portrait and biographical album of Vermilion County, Illinois. Chicago, Illinois, Chapman Brothers, 1889. Page 323-324. Andrew J. Sinkhorn, supervisor of Blount Township, with whose agricultural and milling interests he is connected as a practical, wide-awake farmer and skillful miller, owning and operating a sawmill, is a fine type of the citizen-soldiers of our country, who save the Union from dissolution in the trying times of the Great Rebellion, and since then have quietly pursued various vocations and professions, and have been important factors in bringing this country to its present high status as one of the greatest and grandest nations on earth. In the early days of the war our subject went forth with his brave comrades to fight his country's battles, he being then but nineteen years of age, a stalwart, vigorous youth, and he consecrated the opening years of his manhood to the cause for which he was ready to give up even life itself, if need be. Notwithstanding his youthfulness, he displayed the qualities of a true soldier, and in course of time was promoted from the ranks. Andrew Sinkhorn, the father of our subject, was born in Virginia. During some period of his life he went to Kentucky, and was there married to Frances Shannon, a native of that State, and they began their wedded life there in Boyle County, and there their useful lives were rounded out in death. They had a family of nine children, of whom our subject was the eighth in order of birth. Dec. 3, 1942, he was born in his parents' pleasant home in Boyle county, Ky. He was reared on a farm, and his education was obtained in the common schools. Aug. 12, 1961, his heart beating high with youthful ardor and patriotism, he entered upon his career as a soldier, enlisting at that date in Company A, 4th Kentucky Infantry, and had four years experience of life on the battlefield or in rebel prisons. He took an active part in the battles of Chicaumauga and Mill Springs, Ky., and in the latter contest lost a part of his index finger. He was at Perryville, Ky., Mission Ridge, and Atlanta, and while near the latter city he was captured by the rebels, and was held for seven months, during which time he was confined in Andersonville, and later in Florence, S.C., suffering all the horrors and hardships of life in rebel prisons. His steady courage and heroic actions in the face of the enemy, and his obedience to his superiors, won him their commendation, and he received deserved promotions from the ranks to the position of Sergeant. After the close of the was he was mustered out of the service and honorably discharged. After his bitter experience of military life Mr. Sinkhorn returned to his old Kentucky home and engaged in farming in Boyle County the ensuing two years. In the spring of 1869 he decided that he could de better in his chosen calling on the rich soil of Illinois, and coming to Vermilion County, he settled in Blount Township, and has resided here and in Ross Township since that time, engaging both in agricultural pursuits and in milling with great success, and he is justly classed among the most substantial citizens of the township. Mr. Sinkhorn has been three times married. He was first married in his native county, to Jemima Ann Cozatt, who was also a native of Boyle County. After the birth of one child that died in infancy, she passed away in her native county. Mr. Sinkhorn's second marriage was to Emily J. Exton, they having been wedded in Ross Township, this county. March 28, 1880, she departed this life. She was a sincere and active member of the Christian Church. Four children were born of that marriage - William H., Edward E., Jesse O., and Anna M. The maiden name of Mr. Sinkhorn's present wife, to who he was united in Blount Township was Mary E. Pilkington, and she was the widow of John Pilkington, and daughter of William Gritton. Two children have been born of this marriage, Ida E. and Girtie. Since coming to this township Mr. Sinkhorn has proved a useful citizen, and a valuable addition to the citizenship of the place. He takes an active part in the administration of public affairs, and in every way manifests an earnest desire to promote the highest interests of the community. His pleasant, genial disposition has made him popular with his fellow-townsmen, and what is better, he enjoys their confidence. He was elected Constable of Blount Township, and served to the satisfaction of his constituents seven years. In the spring of 1886 he was elected Supervisor of the township, held the office one year, and in the spring of 1889 was again selected for this important office, and is still an incumbent thereof. He has a deeply religious nature, and in him the Free Methodist Church has one of its most esteemed members, and at the present time he is Class-Leader. | Sinkhorn, Andrew Jackson (I2380)
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| 5230 | Portrait and biographical album of Vermilion County, Illinois. Chicago, Illinois, Chapman Brothers, 1889. Page 231-232. Laban Gritten is classed among the leading farmers and stock raisers of Pilot Township, he having contributed much towards making it a great agricultural center. His farm on section 22 is comparable with the finest and best in this section of Vermilion County, is so cultivated as to produce large harvests, and its buildings and all other appointments are first-class. Mr. Gritten has evolved this desirable farm from the wild prairies of Illinois, as they were many years ago, before they had been changed by cultivation, it having been government land when he purchased it more than thirty years ago, and situated in the midst of a sparsely populated, scarcely civilized country. Mr. Gritten is a Kentuckian by birth, born in Mercer County, Jan. 19, 1832. His father, John R. Gritten, was born in the same county in 1807. He married Nancy Atkinson, who was born there in 1806, and they came to this county with their family in 1842, and located on a farm of 120 acres, pleasantly situated in Blount Township, where they have built up a comfortable home, and now, in life's decline are enjoying the hard-earned fruits of their united labor. Three of the children that have blessed their union are still living: Ann, residing in Danville Township, is the widow of Frank Watson, of Ohio, and has five children - William John, Nancy J., Margaret and Martha; Lloyd married Sarah Gritten, daughter of one of the first settles of the county, and they have four children - Wesley, Annie, Ella and Elisha; Laban is the subject of this sketch, and we write further on him. We have seen that his parents brought him there in pioneer times, when he was a mere lad, and here they bred him to a life of usefulness, and fitted him for an honorable career, and to their careful training he doubtless owes much of his prosperity. He became many, self-reliant and a good worker, and in early manhood prudently invested his money in government land, proposing to make farming his life work, and purchased 320 acres of land at twenty-five cents an acre. He now has the land all under excellent cultivation, and has greatly increased its value by the many fine improvements that he has made, including substantial buildings, etc. He does a general farming business, has his farm well stocked with stock of high grades, from the sale of which he makes good profits, and he raises a good deal of grain and other farm produce, from which he derives an income amply sufficing to carry on his agricultural operations in good shape, and for all his personal wants. Mr. Gritten has been twice married. His first wife was a Miss Sarah Potter, who was a English descent, and her father, an early settle of this part of Illinois, took part in the black Hawk War under General Taylor. Five children were born to our subject in that union, of whom one died; the others are Orsmus, Charles, Edward and Thomas. Orsmus, a carpenter in Danville, married Miss May Gritten; Charles, living with his father on the homestead, married Matilda Gritten, and they have seven children - Clarence, Arthur, Orsmus, Elzora, Oliver, Ross and Rock. Edward, a farmer in this, married Miss Bell Davis, of Ohio, and they have one child, Jesse B.; Thomas, a blacksmith at Bixby, married Martha Schank, and they have three children - Earl, Maude and Olive. For his second wife Mr. Gritten married Miss Lydia Pile, a native o Breckenridge County, Ky., and of their eleven children the following five are living: Oracena, Alvina, Jacob, Eli and William. William and Elizabeth Pile were the parents of Mrs. Gritten, the father a native of Virginia, the mother a native of Kentucky, and both are deceased. Mr. Gritten may well be proud of his farm, whose increased value is due to his hard labor and excellent business capacity and management. He possesses sober judgment, keen discernment and a resolute nature that has overcome all obstacles in the path to success. In his political views he sides with the Democrats, and give his hearty approval to party measures. | Gritten, Laben (I424)
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| 5231 | Portrait and biographical album of Vermilion County, Illinois. Chicago, Illinois, Chapman Brothers, 1889. Page 337. In the entry for her mother, Cynthia (Saunders) (Cline) Vanvickle. Amanda is listed as one of Cynthia and Nathaniel Cline's eight children. She and her sister Martha are stated to be deceased. | Cline, Amanda (I43)
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| 5232 | Portrait and biographical album of Vermilion County, Illinois. age 323-324. Text concerning the marriage of Andrew Sinkhorn and Mary Gritton who is the widow of John Plikington confirms that Joh Pilkington died prior to 1883. | Pilkington, John F. (I3087)
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| 5233 | Potomac The funeral of Otho Allison, the aged resident who died at the home of his son, east of here Tuesday, was held from the Christian church here at 3 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. Norton, pastor of the church. The decedent is survived by several grown children, the most of whom are residents of Vermilion county. The burial followed at the Potomac cemetery. The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 20 May 1911. | Allison, Otho (I922)
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| 5234 | Potomac Cemetery, Vermilion County, Illinois has the graves of both Leonidas and Margaret. This is also a Luella R. Shanks born: 26 February 1879, died: 16 March 1894. This is possibly their daughter who is listed in the census records as Lula Shanks? | Shanks, Lula (I186)
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| 5235 | Previously married to Clarence Albert Clendenin in 1950, in West Virigina. They divorced. | Hammack, Dolly Winaka (I2468)
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| 5236 | private, infantry | Culp, William A. (I1593)
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| 5237 | Private, US Army. Company F, 4th Illinois Infantry. | Wiggans, Valentine Leonard (I637)
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| 5238 | Private. Company K, 125th Illinois Infantry. Service entry date: 13 Aug 1852, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Muster in date: 3 Sep 1852, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Killed 27 Jun 1864 at Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia. | McMillin, George Landon (I97)
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| 5239 | Probably buried in the Cline/Milner Cemetery, Blount Township, Vermilion County, Illinois. His mother, Susannah (Cline) Newbrough (1819-1850), sister Louisa (1844-1848), and brother Abel (1849-1872) are also buried there. | Newbrough, Benjamin Franklin (I82)
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| 5240 | Probate, Monroe County, Missouri, 15 Jan 1889. | Brown, William C. (I2554)
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| 5241 | Published in Danville Commercial News February 01, 2008 Roland Jerome "Jerry" VanVickle, 85, of Westville, passed away at 5:20 a.m. EDT Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at The Waters in Covington. He was born Oct. 18, 1922, in Newell Township, to Coy and Stella Daniels VanVickle. He married Margaret Gogerty Aug. 20, 1960, in Paris, Ill. She survives as well as three daughters: Sandra (Roger) Strean,Kristine (John) Burke and Pamela (Robert) Hardest; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren with one great-grandchild soon to arrive. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ralph, and one sister, Cora. Jerry was a maintenance electrician with Lauhoff in Danville for 41 years. He was a member of the Elks Club and Westville American Legion Post 51. He served his country as a staff sergeant in World War II. He enjoyed gardening, raising flowers and vegetables. | VanVickle, Roland Jerome (I3300)
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| 5242 | Published in The Rochester News-Sentinel Monday, November 3, 1947 Ada M. Specht Funeral services for Mrs. Ada M. SPECHT, 76, Lake Manitou resident who died Saturday afternoon in the VFW home, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Foster funeral home with the Rev. Harry J. BAILEY officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF cemetery. A native of Logansport, Mrs. Specht was born [Ada M. TUCKER] June 1, 1871, the daughter of Abraham and Rispah TUCKER. Although her home was in Indianapolis, Mrs. Specht had lived at her lake cottage the last four years. Survivors include the husband, Charles [SPECHT], and two children by a former marriage, Mrs. W. J. COAKLEY, Huntington,W. Va., and Roy LONG, at home; two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. The body will remain at the funeral home until the hour of service. SOURCE: Fulton County Indiana Obituaries - 1947 by Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 26 May 2019), memorial page for Ada M. Tucker Specht (1 Jun 1871-1 Nov 1947), Find A Grave Memorial no. 40228930, citing Rochester IOOF Cemetery, Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by April Gross (contributor 47041501) . | Tucker, Ada (I4050)
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| 5243 | Published Oct. 17, 2005 - Chanute, KS HUMBOLDT, KS - Noel F. Palstring, 90, Humboldt, Kansas, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, at Chanute Healthcare Center, Chanute, Kansas. He was born March 7, 1915, in Tyrone, Missouri, the son of Henry Ferdinand "Ferd" and Agnes Pearl (Harner) Palstring. He was raised in Humboldt and attended school there and was a lifelong resident. In 1938, he married Edna Mae Campbell in Humboldt, Kansas. She preceded him in death. He worked for Amoco Pipeline Co. as a pipeliner, mechanic and electronic repairman. He retired in 1979. He was a member of Humboldt First Baptist Church and Humboldt Historical Society. He enjoyed antique airplanes and playing guitar. In the 1940s and 1950s, he played concerts in the area. On June 13, 1953, he married Fern Louise (Johnson) Wiggans in Iola. She died Dec. 23, 1999. Survivors include a son, Stephen Palstring, of McKinney, TX; a daughter, Linda Palstring, of Wichita, KS; a stepdaughter, Beverly Miller, of Humboldt, KS; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Larry and John. Funeral will be Oct. 19, 2005 at First Baptist Church, Humboldt, led by Pastor Brian Smith. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Humboldt, KS. Memorials suggested to the church and may be left with the funeral home. Penwell-Gabel Humboldt Chapel is in charge of arrangements. | Palstring, Noel F. (I1365)
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| 5244 | Published Pittsburg, KS - March 11, 2008 James Holman "Jim" Turner, age 64, resident of rural Devon, Kansas, died Monday, March 10, 2008, at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott, Kansas, following a long battle with cancer. He was born January 15, 1944, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to Willard M. and Dorothy (Smith) Turner. Jim attended Uniontown schools and was a lifelong resident of this area. He married Marjorie J. Byington on July 21, 1989. She survives of the home. He worked in the window production industry for thirty-five years. For many years he was production manager, and ended his career as plant manager. .After his retirement in 1997, he enjoyed farm life, sports, and tinkering with cars. Several of these cars he fully restored. With his sons, he participated in racing at Mo-Kan, winning lst place at his first race. Jim had a gift of making people feel at ease and instantly comfortable. He will be missed by family and friends. He was a member of the Devon Methodist Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, Dorothy Evans, and a sister, Judy Funk, both of Chanute, KS; four children, Shelly Shelton and husband Dale, Tammy Pruitt and husband Terry, Jimmy Turner and wife Candy, all of Fort Scott, KS, and Jeffrey Turner, Joplin, MO; three step children, James O. Grubb, and Laura Smith-Qualizza, both of Fulton, KS, and Joel Grubb, Sr., Radley, KS; five grandchildren, Tara Miesner, Trent Pruitt, Braden Shelton, Landon Turner, Brooklynne Turner; one great grandchild, Morgyn Miesner; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, Willard, he was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry Turner. Pastor Phil Wilson will conduct funeral services March 14, 2008, at the Cheney Witt Chapel, Fort Scott, Kansas. Following cremation, burial will take place in the Woods Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Church of God, or to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. | Turner, James Holman (I1802)
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| 5245 | Quarreled with David Clem. When Milo Gritton became involved, David Clem killed Milo. See Danville Commerical, 26 September 1878. | Watson, William Henry (I856)
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| 5246 | QUINN, James Leo Quinn , retired C.P.D., vet of WWII, beloved husband of the late Florence, nee Finn; loving father of Thomas C.P.D. (Stephanie, C.P.D.) James, C.P.D. (Kathleen), Mary Lou and Patrick (Cynthia) Quinn; dearest grandfather of Brian, Karen, Kaitlin and Kristen; fond brother of Marian (Dr. William), Sullivan and Eileen (the late Patrick) Evans; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. from Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 4950 W. 79th St. to St. Thomas More Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Member of A.L. Post #2910. St. Jude Police League will meet Sunday 7:30 p.m. 708-857-7878 or 312-582-4400. Chicago Tribune, Sunday, September 22, 1991. | Quinn, James Leo (I3428)
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| 5247 | Ralph A. Dines, 77, a resident of Danville Route 3 for 21 years, died 7:30 a.m. today (Aug. 22, 1979) at the Americana Healthcare Center where he had been a patient two days. Dines retired in 1974 as a machinist for the Montgomery Machine Shop. He enjoyed reading and baseball and was a Chicago Cubs fan. Born July 6, 1902, in Alvin, Ill., he was a son of John and Louisa Allison Dines. He married Ercel Watson in Danville, Dec. 2, 1922. She survives. Also surviving are six sons, John, Ralph, Max, Ronald, Donald and Larry Dines, all of Danville; six daughters, Mrs, Caroline Pichon, Mrs. Beverly Mills, Mrs. Barbara Clapp and Mrs. Linda Smith all of Danville; Mrs. Ruth Patton of Plainfield, Ind., and Mrs. Sandra Steinbaugh of Alvin;, a brother, James of Danville; a sister, Mrs. Clara Tucker of Kokomo, Ind., 35 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, and nine stepgreat-grandchildren. A son, two sisters, and two grandchildren preceded him in death. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Barrick & Son Funeral Home. The Rev Darrell Dean will officiate with burial in Gundy Cemetery at Bismarck, Ill. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. | Dines, Ralph A. (I3178)
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| 5248 | Ralph H. Gritton Dies in Centralia Of Heart Attack Centralia - Ralph Hickerson Gritton, 46, employe of the A.B. Chance Co. for 23 years, was found dead at his home shortly after noon yesterday. He last was seen by a neighbor Saturday. The coroner set the death at Saturday afternoon and attributed it to a heart attack. Mr. Gritton was the son of the late Earl Gritton Sr. and Myrtle Francis Jones Gritton. He was born in Centralia May 7, 1917, and served in the Navy during World War II. He was employed as a model maker by the Chance Co. and was a member of the First Christian Church. Locally he was known as an amateur astronomer. Survivors include a twin brother Ray, Kansas City, Kan.; three other brothers, Earl Gritton Jr., Centralia, ray Britton, Moberly, and Chester Gritton, Minneapolis; and one sister, Mrs. Hazel Kampster, Kansas City, Kan. A sister died earlier. His father died in 1957; His mother, two months ago. The body will be at Meador Funeral Home until services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Christian Church with the Rev. Donald Mattson officiating. Burial will be in Centralia Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Melvin Goe Sr., Bill Hartman, Leonard Houston, Carl McManama, Raymond Swindell, Fred Klaussner and Galvin McNabb. Columbia Missourian, Columbia, Missouri. Monday, 4 May 1953. | Gritton, Ralph Hickerson (I2627)
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| 5249 | Ralph M. Perry Mason City - Ralph Marion Perry, 72, of Mason City, Illinois State University associate professor of French emeritus, died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday (March 26, 1983) at Community Hospital, Fort Myers, Fla. He had been spending the winter in Florida. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lanham-Wolfe Funeral Home, Potomac. Burial will be in Potomac Cemetery. Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Mr. Perry was born Aug. 25, 1911, in Chicago, a son of Walter and Nellie G. Allison Perry. He married Nell Jane Alexander in 1934 in Potomac. She died February 1968. He married Helen White March 30, 1969. She survives. Also surviving are a son, Richard Douglas, St. Louis; and five grandchildren. A brother preceded him in death. Mr. Perry came to the ISU foreign language department in June 1967, and retired in September 1979. He had taught at the University of Illinois, Eastern Illinois University, Hope College and Harris Teachers College before coming to ISU. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Chicago where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. He received a doctor's degree from the U of I and did post-doctoral study at Washington and Indiana universities and the Sorbonne. Mr. Perry had taught Russian, Spanish and Chinese, as well as French. He had spent two years in China to learn the language and was planning a trip to Portugal to study languages. He had written books and articles concerning the teaching of French and French literature. He was a lieutenant in the Naval Reserve from 1943-46. Mr. Perry was an elder in the Presbyterian Church. The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois. Tuesday, 29 march 1983. | Perry, Ralph Marian (I4136)
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| 5250 | Randall A. Gritton Edwardsburg - Private burial services for Randall A. Gritton, 60, a former Edwardsburg resident, who died Nov. 16 at Santa Ana, Calif., will be held at a later date at the Edwardsburg Cemetery. The Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Mr. Gritton was born June 19, 1913, in Danville, Ill. and lived in this area most of his life. He was a WWII veteran. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Naomi Gloede and Mrs. Lucille Clark, both of Edwardsburg. The Daily Star, Niles, Michigan. Monday, 26 November 1973. | Gritton, Randall Allison (I295)
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