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     Robert Kenneth Meade was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Rt. 150, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^6,3 He was born on October 25, 1913 at Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.⁵ He married Helen Eileen Oakwood on July 28, 1940 at Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^6,3,4 Robert Kenneth Meade died on May 8, 1960 at age 46.^6,4

     Her Social Security Number was 355-03-5425.³ Helen Eileen Oakwood was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Rt. 150, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,2 She was born on January 23, 1918 at Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,2,3 As of July 28, 1940,her married name was Meade.¹ She married Robert Kenneth Meade, son of Delbert Oakwood Meade and Ida Ellen Smith, on July 28, 1940 at Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^4,1,2 Helen Eileen Oakwood died on November 19, 2006 at Cape Coral, Lee Co., Florida, at age 88.^1,2,3 She ST. JAMES CITY, Fla. - Funeral services for Helen Eileen Meade, 88, of St. James City will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, 304 S. Race St., U. The Rev. John Sims will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Oakwood. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Morgan Memorial Home, 1304 Regency Drive West, Savoy, is handling arrangements. Mrs. Meade died at 7:15 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 19, 2006) at Lee Memorial Health System, Cape Coral, Fla. She was born Jan. 23, 1918, in Oakwood, a daughter of Fred and Estella Snyder Oakwood. She married Robert K. Meade on July 28, 1940, in Oakwood. He died May 8, 1960. Survivors include two daughters, Beth Meade of St. James City and Nancy Parker of Bokeelia, Fla; a sister, Ann Reed of Oakwood; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother. Mrs. Meade graduated from Danville Commercial College. She was a secretary for Urbana High School and retired in 1985. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Urbana, and RSVP. After retiring, she volunteered at Sidney Grade School. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, knitting, sewing and dancing. Memorials may be made to support children and programs at Unity East Elementary, in care of Mary Weaver, 1638 County Road 1000 North, Philo, IL 61864. on November 23, 2006.²

     Dorothy Eloise Seymour was buried at Stearns Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^3,5 She was born on January 17, 1918 at Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^3,5 As of July 4, 1935,her married name was Cannon.³ She married Leland George Cannon on July 4, 1935 at Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.³ As of December 29, 1951,her married name was Dalbey.⁵ Dorothy Eloise Seymour married Frank E. Dalbey on December 29, 1951.^6,3,5 Dorothy Eloise Seymour died on April 1, 2018 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 100.³ She Dorothy Eloise Seymour Cannon Dalbey, 100, of Oakwood, passed away at 3:45 a.m., Sunday, April 1, 2018, at Hawthorn Inn, Danville. She was born on Jan. 17, 1918, in Oakwood, the daughter of Ernest 'Dick' and Grace Meade Seymour. She was united in marriage to Leland George Cannon on July 4, 1935, in Oakwood, until his passing in October of 1943. She later wed Frank Dalbey in 1951 until his passing in June 1989. She is survived by her son, Mike (Mary Kay) Cannon of Oakwood; her daughter-in-law, Linda Cannon of Oakwood; her sister, Ida Belle Condon of Oakwood; her grandchildren, Jodie (Kevin) Krout of Danville, Pamela (Mike) Cannon-Garcia of Springfield, Jill (Todd) Matson of Oakwood, Stephen Cannon Jr. of Boulder, Colo., Christine (Dan) Schmidt of Valparaiso, Ind., Cathi (David) Fritz of St. Joseph; her 11 great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; her many nieces and nephews; as well as several loving friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her two sons, Larry and Steve Cannon; and her two brothers, Hubert and Kenneth 'Buddy' Seymour. Early in Dorothy's life, during WWII, she worked on planes as a riveter. She later became the head secretary at Oakwood Township High School for 25 years. She was a member of the Oakwood United Methodist Church. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. Dorothy waited until Easter morning to enter her Heavenly Home. She will be missed by many who loved her. A celebration of Dorothy's life will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, April 6, 2018, at Sunset's Oakwood Chapel, 105 E. South Main St, Oakwood, with Pastor Patti Wise officiating. Visitation will be held 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, April 6, 2018, at the funeral home. Graveside Service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Stearns Cemetery, Fithian. on April 3, 2018.³

     Kenneth F. Seymour was buried at Stearns Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^2,3 He was born on December 29, 1919 at Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^8,2,3 He married Vivian Ruth Stine on July 19, 1947 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.² Kenneth F. Seymour died on March 21, 2012 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 92.^8,2,3 He Kenneth F. Seymour, 92, of Oakwood, passed this life at 4:27 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Hawthorne Inn in Danville. Kenneth was born Dec. 29, 1919, in Oakwood, the son of Ernest and Grace (Meade) Seymour. Kenneth married Vivian Ruth Stine on July 19, 1947, in Danville. She preceded him in death on July 5, 1987. He is survived by two sons, Jack F. (Cathy) Seymour of Danville and Kenneth "Kip" Seymour of Indiana; three daughters, Dedrie A. (Bill) Doney, Jean E. (Brad Wombles) Trees and Jan R. (Lynn) Davis; two sisters, Dorothy E. Dalbey and Idabelle Condon of Oakwood; nine grandchildren, Toni Seymour of California, Miasha (Jim) Ores of Joliet, Tobi (Eric) Burnett, Tash (Amy) Trees of Danville, Lance (Jill) Davis of Indianapolis, Rebecca (Ramey) Durbin of Thorntown, Ind., Lyndsay (Jason) Freeman of Oakwood, Billie (Curtis) Hayes of Ogden and Abbi (Justin) Strader of Bloomington; 16 great-grandchildren, Maicie, Maggie and Madex Freeman of Oakwood, Grady and Griffin Trees of Danville, Reece, Rowen and Raegan Durbin of Thorntown, Ind., Bryce and Brennan Burnett of Danville, Jayci and Coy Hayes of Ogden, Cooper Ores of Joliet, Carter and baby Strader of Bloomington and Hattie Davis of Indianapolis; special friends, Frank and Mary Kay Kimmell of Danville; and all of his wonderful "family" at Hawthorne Inn where he lived the last four years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Robert and Bernice Stine; one brother, Hubert K. Seymour; one grandson, Dirk Seymour; and one granddaughter, Michele Doney. Kenneth attended Oakwood High School and was a lifetime resident and farmer in Oakwood. After retiring, his winters were spent in Clermont, Fla., where he worked as a security guard at FSGC Culprit Worm Factory for several years. Kenneth and Vivian provided Seymour field for Oakwood youth football until the organization moved to the Oakwood Park.. He was a member of the Oakwood United Methodist Church, Catlin Masonic Lodge, Moose Lodge, Scottish Rite Valley of Danville, Gao Grotto, Ansar Shrine, Eastern Illinois Shrine Club and rode the 25-man super cycle. He also was a past member of the Elks Club, the Farmers Union and Farm Bureau. A celebration of Kenneth's life will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, March 26, at Oakwood United Methodist Church, with Pastor Kim Dancy officiating. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Sunday, March 25, at Sunset's Oakwood Chapel, with Masonic services at 4:45 p.m. Burial will take place at Stearns Cemetery in Fithian. on March 23, 2012.²

     His Social Security Number was 336-32-8339.⁷ Hubert K. Seymour was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Rt. 150, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.³ He was born on May 15, 1922 at Illinois.^1,7,3 He married JoAnn Davis on January 27, 1952 at Oakwood, Vermilion Co., Illinois.² Hubert K. Seymour died on September 28, 1994 at Illinois at age 72.^7,2,3

     Idabelle Seymour was buried at Stearns Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion Co., Illinois.⁵ She was born on January 7, 1929 at Illinois.^1,5 As of October 12, 1947,her married name was Condon.⁵ She married Calvin Jesse Condon on October 12, 1947.^6,5,3 Idabelle Seymour died on April 11, 2019 at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, at age 90.^5,3 She Idabelle Condon, 90, of Oakwood, Ill., passed away a few minutes after midnight Thursday, April 11, 2019, at her daughter's home in Chattanooga, Tenn. She is now in the middle of a big family reunion in her new mansion, she is soooo happy to be with her granddaughters, Holly and Bethany Pinckard; son-in-law, Joel Daniel (Danny) Pinckard; sister, Dorothy Dalbey; brothers, Kenneth (Buddy) and Hubert Seymour; their parents, Ernest and Grace Seymour; her nephews, Larry and Stephen Cannon and Kenneth (Kip) Seymour; great-niece, Michele Doney; and last but not least, her husband, Calvin Condon. All of the in-laws, both Condon and Seymour are gathered there, also. Uncle Earl Kelsey has his green electric carving knife at the ready. What a banquet they are having! She is survived by her daughter, Debra Pinckard. A secretary in her younger life, Ida started college at around age 40, after which she taught elementary school. In retirement, she lived in Florida and worked part time for "The Mouse" at the Christmas Shoppe at the Disney Village. She delighted in taking family and friends into the parks with her cast member pass. on April 16, 2019.³

     Rev. Americus Wood Conner Born Morristown, Ind., June 19, 1854; educated Eureka College, Ill; began preaching 1872; married Mary Cadwallader 1875; minister Milroy, Edinburg, Columbus, Franklin and Danville, Ind., Somerset and Jamestown, Pa., and Toronto, Can; in 1896 began delivering "Character Building Lectures" in interest if Boys and Young Men; author "Crowning Prince," "Unseen Friend" and "Boggs Boys." Writes for The Boys' World, Chicago.³ He was born on June 19, 1854 at Morristown, Shelby Co., Indiana.³ He married Mary J. Cadwallader on July 13, 1875 at Warren Co., Indiana.^6,3,5 Rev. Americus Wood Conner died on May 10, 1932 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 77.⁵ He Indianapolis, May 11 - The Rev. Americus Wood Conner, retired Disciples of Christ Minister, died last night at the home here of a daughter after a long illness. He was 78 years old. Mr. Conner was born in Shelby county, the son of James and America Conner. His father was a pioneer Disciples minister. Mr. Conner married Miss Mary J. Cadwallader in 1875, the year he was ordained. Mr. Conner held pastorates in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Canada. His Indiana charges included Lafayette, Franklin and Columbus. He had been a Chautauqua lecturer and in 1909 he organized the boy's friend movement, lecturing throughout the country to get adults interested in boys' work. The widow, the daughter, a foster-daughter, four grandchildren and a great-grandson survive. Among those are Mrs. Roland B. Rust, of Richmond, a granddaughter, and Roland B. Rust Jr., the great-grandchild. on May 11, 1932.⁵

     Mary E. Kernes was born circa 1842 at North Carolina.³ As of October 6, 1859,her married name was Conner.² She married Martin D. Conner, son of Elder James Conner and Ruhama Darter, on October 6, 1859 at Coles Co., Illinois.^1,2

     Ann/Anna M. Conner was born circa May, 1860 at Coles Co., Illinois.¹ As of March 2, 1879,her married name was Redmond. She married Benjamin T. Redmond on March 2, 1879 at Coles Co., Illinois.³ Ann/Anna M. Conner died before June 8, 1900; Her husband was enumerated as a widower in the 1900 Census.⁴

     Sarah E. Miller was born in August, 1843 at Indiana.² As of October 19, 1862,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Rev. Samuel M. Conner, son of Elder James Conner and Ruhama Darter, on October 19, 1862 at Douglas Co., Illinois.¹ Sarah E. Miller died on October 1, 1905 at Burlington, Carroll Co., Indiana, at age 62.³

     Sabra Conner was born on April 9, 1874 at Jasper Co., Illinois.⁷ She died on September 12, 1956 at Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 82.⁴

     May B. Conner was born in June, 1864 at Indiana.⁴ She died on July 29, 1959 at Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 95.³

     Gregory Earl Conner was born on August 21, 1880 at McLean Co., Illinois.^4,3,2 He married Margaret G. Graham circa 1924.⁵ Gregory Earl Conner died on September 12, 1961 at Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 81.⁶

     George Charles Conner was born in September, 1870 at Illinois.¹ He married Carrie Louise Stone on August 1, 1900 at Marion Co., Indiana.²

     Mary J. Cadwallader was born on April 3, 1856 at St. Paul, Minnesota.² As of July 13, 1875,her married name was Conner.² She married Rev. Americus Wood Conner, son of Elder James Conner and Ruth America Wood, on July 13, 1875 at Warren Co., Indiana.^2,3,1

     Mabel Conner died circa 1878; Died at 10 days of age.¹ She was born circa 1878 at Homer, Champaign Co., Illinois.¹

     Pearl Damie Conner was born in May, 1876 at Bement, Piatt Co., Illinois.^6,7 As of circa 1898,her married name was Hackleman.³ She married William Edward M. Hackleman on September 12, 1899 at Marion Co., Indiana; Her marriage license lists her name as Pearl D. Conner.⁸

     Harry Conner was born in August, 1879 at Indiana.¹ He died in 1896 at Danville, Hendricks Co., Indiana.²

     John Chancy Conner was born circa 1851 at Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana.^3,2 He died on August 31, 1852 at Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana.² He I have just returned from depositing the remains of my youngest son, John Chancy, in the cold grave. He fell asleep yesterday evening by the touch of death's cold finger. He was a child of rare promise for his age, being about one year old. But our father has use for him in a better world than this; yet, we feel that the affliction is almost intolerable, but
The flower that bloomed so bright on earth,
But faded in an hour,
Will open again when Christ appears,
A never fading flower.
Your brother in hope of eternity, James Conner. on September 1, 1852 at Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana.²

     Margaret G. Graham was born circa 1887 at South Dakota.² As of circa 1924,her married name was Conner.² She married Gregory Earl Conner, son of Rev. Samuel M. Conner and Sarah E. Miller, circa 1924.² Margaret G. Graham died on July 19, 1962 at Multnomah Co., Oregon.³

     Her Social Security Number was 541-20-3734.⁵ Jean Conner/Connor was born on June 16, 1925 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.^5,6,4 As of February 28, 1948,her married name was Sausville.³ She married Frederick Sausville on February 28, 1948 at Multnomah Co., Oregon.³ Jean Conner/Connor died on March 17, 1997 at Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 71.^5,6,4 She A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 24, 1997, in Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church for Jean Connor Sausville, who died March 17 at age 71. Mrs. Sausville was born June 16, 1925, in Portland. Her maiden name was Connor. She attended Franklin High School and received a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Oregon in 1943. She was secretary for the Boys and Girls Aid Society, retiring in 1996. Survivors include her sons, Jeffrey F. and Graham K., both of Portland; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Disposition was by cremation. The family suggests remembrances to the Boys and Girls Aid Society. on March 22, 1997.⁴

     William Edward M. Hackleman was born on February 28, 1867 at Orange Co., Indiana.² He married Pearl Damie Conner, daughter of Rev. Americus Wood Conner and Mary J. Cadwallader, on September 12, 1899 at Marion Co., Indiana; Her marriage license lists her name as Pearl D. Conner.¹ William Edward M. Hackleman died on October 3, 1927 at St. Elmo, Fayette Co., Illinois, at age 60.²

     Her Social Security Number was 305-40-6870.⁵ Florence Ruth Hackleman was born on May 22, 1900 at Marion Co., Indiana.^5,3 She died on September 22, 1989 at age 89.⁵

     Grace Marie Hackleman was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, 700 West 38th Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.³ Her Social Security Number was 264-41-2269.⁵ She was born on March 23, 1902 at Indiana.^1,5 As of October 20, 1924,her married name was Rust.⁶ She married Roland B. Rust on October 20, 1924 at Marion Co., Indiana.^6,3 Grace Marie Hackleman died on October 7, 1999 at Indiana at age 97.^5,3 She GRACE MARIE HACKLEMAN RUST, 97, Carmel, died Oct. 7. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and Alpha Iota Latrian. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Heart Association. Services: private. Calling: none. Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery. She was the widow of Dr. Roland B. Rust. Survivors: son Dr. Roland B. Rust Jr. sister Gladys H. Carson five grandchildren 10... on October 10, 1999.³

     His Social Security Number was 303-09-5503.⁴ Edwin Conner Hackleman married Ellen C. Unknown.⁵ Edwin Conner Hackleman was born on December 24, 1905 at Indiana.^1,4,3 He died on January 26, 1975 at Collier Co., Florida, at age 69.³

     Gladys Louise Hackleman was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, 700 West 38th Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 309-18-2400.⁶ She Gladys Hackleman Carson, 91, Indianapolis, died Tuesday, June 27. She was a homemaker, a member of Northwood Christian Church, and a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent Hospice or the American Heart Association. Services: 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 30 in Gothic Chapel at Crown Hill Cemetery, with calling there from 12:30 p.m. Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery. She was the widow of Dr. Everett W. Carson. Survivors: daughters Barbara Gribble, Marcia Lee Hamilton; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Flanner & Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary is handling arrangements.⁴ Her married name was Carson.⁷ She was born on July 31, 1908 at Indiana.^1,8,6 She married Dr. Everett Wayne Carson on February 20, 1932.^3,4 Gladys Louise Hackleman died on July 27, 2000 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 91.^8,6,4

     His Social Security Number was 303-09-4125.³ Roland B. Rust was born on August 27, 1900 at Ohio.^3,2,4 He married Grace Marie Hackleman, daughter of William Edward M. Hackleman and Pearl Damie Conner, on October 20, 1924 at Marion Co., Indiana.^1,5 Roland B. Rust died on June 23, 1993 at age 92.³

     His Social Security Number was 303-26-5937.⁵ Dr. Roland B. "R.B." Rust Jr. married Mary E. Unknown.² Dr. Roland B. "R.B." Rust Jr. was born on July 31, 1925 at Indiana.^1,5 He died on December 22, 2003 at Indiana at age 78.^5,2 He Dr. Roland "R.B." Rust Jr., 78, Indianapolis, died Dec. 22, 2003 after a long illness. Dr. Rust practiced Internal Medicine in Indianapolis for 35 years. He was a graduate of Indiana University Medical School and a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He was an Eagle Scout and a Veteran of WWII, serving as a medic in Europe and the South Pacific. Dr. Rust was an avid bridge player, a Silver Life Master, and a past president of the Central Indiana Bridge Association. He is survived by his wife, Mary E; five children, Roland T. (Chiharu), Dr. Marcy Taylor (John), Jim (Trudy), Kathy Tavitian (Dave) and Mark (Janine); ten grandchildren; and one great grandchild. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 27 at 4 p.m. at Crown Hill Funeral Home, 700 West 38th Street with calling from 2 to 4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Community VNA Hospice. on December 26, 2003.²