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     Clair Smith Cunningham was buried at Pine Crest Cemetery, De Kalb, Kemper Co., Mississippi.^7,6 He was born on April 2, 1913 at Liberty Township, Howard Co., Indiana; His gravestone has a birth date of Apr 3, 1913.^3,4,7,6 He died on July 10, 1966 at Peru Township, Miami Co., Indiana, at age 53.^5,7,6

     Her married name was Cunningham.¹ Maxine Suver married Ernest Lancelot Cunningham, son of Guy Alfred Cunningham and Florence S. "Flo" Smith.¹ Maxine Suver was born circa 1920 at Illinois.²

     Her Social Security Number was 312-20-1429.⁷ Leah Marie Smith was buried at West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren Co., Indiana.^8,4 She was born on May 30, 1923 at Bismarck, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^3,4,7 As of December 12, 1942,her married name was Goodrick.³ She married Richard Eugene "Dick" Goodrick on December 12, 1942.^2,3,9 Leah Marie Smith died on June 5, 2008 at Covington, Fountain Co., Indiana, at age 85.^3,4,7 She Marie (Smith) Goodrick, 85, of West Lebanon, died at 6:25 p.m. EDT Thursday, June 5, 2008, at The Waters of Covington. Marie was born May 30, 1923, in Bismarck, Ill. She was the daughter of Lee R. and Lola Belle (Claypool) Smith. Marie graduated from West Lebanon High School and then attended business school in Lafayette. She was a resident of Warren County most of her life. On Dec. 12, 1942, she married Richard E. Goodrick in West Lebanon. He preceded her in death April 9, 2002. Marie worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for Seeger Memorial High School for 20 years retiring in 1985. She was an active member of the West Lebanon Christian Church where she had served as Sunday school teacher and treasurer for many years. Marie loved her flowers and growing roses. She was a world class cook and baker, and was known for her legendary butterscotch pies. Surviving are, one daughter, Connie Mikel (husband: Don) of Covington; three sisters, Louise Overpeck (husband: Robert) of West Lebanon, Virginia Crone (husband: Boyd) of Williamsport and Joyce Marble (husband: Jim) of Robinson, Ill; three brothers, Robert Smith (wife: Pat) of Danville, Ill., Lowell Smith (wife: Betty) of Bismarck, Ill., and Donald Smith (wife: Joyce) of Alvin, Ill; three grandsons, Jeff Mikel (wife: Katie) of Danville, Ill., Greg Goodrick of Covington and Brock Goodrick (wife: Mandy) of Georgetown, Ky; three granddaughters, Angie Purcell (husband: Russ) of Noblesville, Heidi Zenor (husband: Rich) of Williamsport and Pam Mikel of Noblesville; nine 9 great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Beth Ann Goodrick of Covington. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Richard, son, Terry Goodrick, and infant sister, Imogene Smith. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. EDT Sunday, June 8, 2008, at Grady Funeral Home in Williamsport. Services will be at 11 a.m. EDT Monday, June 9 at the West Lebanon Christian Church with Minister Bruce Thornsbrough officiating. Interment will be at West Lebanon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to West Lebanon Christian Church building fund. on June 7, 2008.³

     His Social Security Number was 311-28-7506.⁸ Robert Elwood "Bob" Smith was buried at Walnut Corner Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^2,3 He was born on August 14, 1927 at Bismarck, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^2,3,4,8 He married Patricia Marble on December 27, 1955.^2,3 Robert Elwood "Bob" Smith died on December 31, 2008 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 81.^2,3,8 He Robert Elwood “Bob” Smith, 81, of Danville, formerly of Bismarck, died suddenly and unexpectedly at 12:40 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, at the Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System in Danville. He was born Aug. 14, 1927, in Bismarck, son of Lee R. and Lola (Claypool) Smith. He grew up in the West Lebanon, Ind., area. He married Patricia Marble on Dec. 27, 1955. Robert farmed in the Bismarck area most of his life, retiring in 1996. He was in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a crop/hail adjustor for various insurance companies and worked at Hyster for a time. He was a member of the Bismarck Lions Club and the Newell Township Historical Society and was an elder at Walnut Corner Church of Christ. He enjoyed gardening and going to auctions. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and his friends at the Bismarck Coffee Shop. Robert is survived by his wife, Patricia, and three daughters, Gayle (Tom) Silkwood of Chiangmai, Thailand, Reta (Tim) Feezor of Bismarck and Pam (Jim) Landis of Danville. Robert was one of eight children: Imogene Smith (deceased), Louise (Bob) Overpeck of West Lebanon, Ind., Virginia (Boyd) Crone of Tab, Ind., Marie (Dick) Goodrick (deceased), Lowell (Betty) Smith of Bismarck, Donald (Joyce) Smith of Alvin and Joyce (Jim) Marble of Robinson, Ill. He had nine grandchildren; one preceded him in death. He had two step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, five step-great-grandchildren. Another great-grandchild is due in January. A celebration of the life of Robert Smith will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2008, at Pape Mortuary with Sam Eddy officiating. Burial will follow at Walnut Corner Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2008, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Bismarck Lions Club or Newell Township Historical Society, both in Bismarck, IL 61814. on December 31, 2008.³

     Lowell Austin Smith was buried at Walnut Corner Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.⁴ He was born on May 21, 1931 at Indiana.⁴ He married Betty Lou Conner on May 6, 1951 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^4,5 Lowell Austin Smith Lowell Austin Smith passed away in the home that he built near Bismarck on April 7, 2018, with his loving wife by his side. He was born May 21, 1931, at home, the son of Lee R. and Lola Belle (Claypool) Smith. Lowell married Betty Lou Conner on May 6, 1951, in the parsonage of Farmers Chapel Church in Danville. Lowell is survived by Betty, his wife of 66 years; five children, Cathy Steinbaugh of Danville, Lloyd (Debbie) Smith of Hoopeston, Cheryl (Bruce) Brumett of Bismarck, Cindy (Neil) Ingram of Alvin and Les (Angelica) Smith of Coppell, Texas. Fourteen grandchildren, Cathy's kids: Andy Steinbaugh, Joanna (Brad) Howard, Jenny (Rick) Huffman and Mike (Jen) Steinbaugh, Lloyd's kids: Luke (Katie) Smith and Molly (Terry) Goodwin, Cheryl's kids: Bill (April) Brumett, Brian (Katie) Brumett, Ben Brumett, Charlotte Brumett and Christina Brumett, Cindy's son: Chris (Adriane) Ingram, and Les's kids: Lance Smith and Ellie Smith. Thirteen great-grandchildren, Morgen, Madisyn, Lucy, Teagyn, McKenna, Lawson, Rudd, Riker, Adlei, Layla, William, Noah and Austin. Two sisters, Louise Overpeck and Joyce (Jim) Marble; one brother, Donald (Joyce) Smith; and in-laws, Boyd Crone and Pat Smith. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Don and Louise Conner; sisters, Marie Goodrick, Virginia Crone and Imogene Smith; and brother, Robert Smith. Lowell and Betty spent their married life together in the Bismarck area and attended Farmers Chapel Church. Lowell farmed, worked construction, was employed by Hyster Co. (where he was known for jumping in and out of 55 gallon drums), Quaker Oats and Big R, and managed several grain elevators in the area. He had a very outgoing personality and was a practical joker. He was involved in the Bismarck Community in his younger days including the Bismarck Community Fair, Talent Show, and Sale. He and Betty were youth group sponsors at Farmers Chapel for many years; when their children were teens, they hosted a multitude of kids at their home, known as "The Last Resort." He was Jr Achievement Advisor of the Year in 1974 and he was an honorary Chapter Farmer of the Bismarck FFA. As well as a former 4-H leader, he helped generations of kids complete 4-H projects at crunch time. "The Old Man" was "never wrong" and dearly loved his grandkids and his great-grandkids even more. Private family graveside to follow at Walnut Corner Cemetery. on April 7, 2018.⁴ He died on April 7, 2018 at Bismarck, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 86.⁴

     Mary Ann Smith was buried at West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren Co., Indiana.³ She was born on February 23, 1923 at Bismarck, Vermilion Co., Illinois.³ As of July 20, 1947,her married name was Astell.³ She married John Oliver Astell on July 20, 1947 at Bismarck, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^3,4 Mary Ann Smith died on March 8, 2014 at Williamsport, Warren Co., Indiana, at age 91.³ She WEST LEBANON, Ind. — Mary Ann (Smith) Astell, 91, of West Lebanon, Ind., died at 4:45 p.m. EST Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Williamsport Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Mary Ann was born in Bismarck on Feb. 23, 1923. She was the daughter of Herbert and Emma (Ingram) Smith. She graduated from Bismarck High School in 1941.
On July 20, 1947, she married John Oliver Astell near Bismarck. He preceded her in death on Dec. 3, 1997. She lived in Bismarck until 1947 when she moved to West Lebanon. Mary Ann worked at Newport Ammo, Webster Hessket, and over 30 years in county government, serving as Warren County auditor for two terms beginning in 1964. She was a member of West Lebanon Christian Church. She enjoyed collecting ceramic elephants. She loved traveling, crocheting, knitting and was very active in politics. Surviving are two sons, Philip W. Astell and Michael W. Astell (wife, Anne), both of West Lebanon, Ind; two brothers, Herbert D. Smith (wife, Mary Jane) and John R. Smith (wife, Merideth), both of Bismarck; sisters-in-law, Hyla Smith of Danville and Carolyn Hickman of Covington, Ind; brothers-in-law, Claire Astell (wife, Mildred) of Catlin and Richard Astell (wife, Cherie) of West Lebanon, Ind; six grandchildren, April Bradshaw (Dallas), Brandy Holt (Kyle), Parker Roan, Erin Zollner (Nick), John Astell and Bryon Astell; 14 great-grandchildren, Taylor Astell, Jordyn Zollner, Bryce Zollner, Bridgett Zollner, Trenton Zollner, Alyssa Zollner, Jenna Zollner, Scout Holt, Nash Holt, Anderson Bradshaw, Koy Bradshaw, Roan Holt, Nolan Bradhsaw and Tatum Bradshaw. Mary Ann was preceded in death by twin sons at infancy; and two brothers, Howard Smith and Larry Smith. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. EDT Wednesday, March 12, at West Lebanon Christian Church. Services will be there at 11 a.m. EDT Thursday, March 13, with visitation one hour prior to the service, with minister Bruce Thornsbrough officiating. Interment will be at West Lebanon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Lebanon Christian Church. on March 11, 2014.³

     Johanna R. "Joan" Filipiak was buried at Mount Olive Cemetery, Mayview, Champaign Co., Illinois.² Her married name was Lane.¹ She married Charles Smith "Charley" Lane, son of John Seymore Lane and Laura Belle Smith.¹ Johanna R. "Joan" Filipiak was born in 1911 at Illinois.² She died on August 28, 1964.²

     Rosie Baumgart was buried at GAR Cemetery, Homer, Vermilion Co., Illinois.² Her Social Security Number was 354-34-0869.³ She was born on February 24, 1879.^2,3 As of circa 1930,her married name was Smith.¹ She married George Washington Smith, son of Fielding Felem Smith and Nancy A. Cunningham, circa 1930.¹ Rosie Baumgart died in February, 1972.^2,3

     William Paris Trimmell was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Rt. 150, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^3,4 He was born in January, 1852 at Illinois.¹ He married Martha Belle "Mattie" Smith, daughter of John W. Smith and Nancy M. Wright, on May 18, 1893 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.² William Paris Trimmell died in 1916.^3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 318-01-3010.⁴ Garnett Leota Peters was buried at Sunland Memorial Park, 15826 Del Webb Boulevard, Sun City, Maricopa Co., Arizona.⁵ Her married name was Campbell.¹ She married Martin Luther Campbell.¹ Garnett Leota Peters was born on February 1, 1908 at Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^4,3 She died on January 5, 1993 at Arizona at age 84.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 707-09-2278.² Martin Luther Campbell was buried at Sunland Memorial Park, 15826 Del Webb Boulevard, Sun City, Maricopa Co., Arizona.⁵ He married Garnett Leota Peters, daughter of Ira C. Peters and Lucretia "Lula" Smith.¹ Martin Luther Campbell was born on September 27, 1904 at Sedalia, Pettis Co., Missouri.^2,3,4 He died on November 23, 1992 at Arizona at age 88.²

     Her Social Security Number was 358-22-4799.⁴ Dorothy E. Peters was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Rt. 150, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.⁵ She was born on August 14, 1911 at Illinois.^3,4,5 As of April 21, 1933,her married name was Chew.¹ She married Truman C. Chew on April 21, 1933.^1,6 Dorothy E. Peters died on February 3, 1984 at Cook Co., Illinois, at age 72.^4,5,7

     His Social Security Number was 349-12-2470.⁵ Truman C. Chew was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Rt. 150, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^2,4 He was born on July 25, 1909 at Illinois.^5,2,3 He married Dorothy E. Peters, daughter of Ira C. Peters and Lucretia "Lula" Smith, on April 21, 1933.^1,3 Truman C. Chew Services for Truman Chew, 67, 3511 Sheridan Drive who died Tuesday morning in Union Hospital, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Oakwood Christian Church in Oakwood, Ill. The body will be taken from the Cross Funeral Home to the Lakeside Funeral Home in Oakwood, where friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. Mike Wills will officiate at the service. He was a retired weighmaster for Amax Coal Co., and a member of the Maplewood Christian Church He is survived by the widow Dorothy E; a daughter, Mrs. Carole LaVoie, Prospect Heights, Ill; the mother, Dot Chew of Danville; two brothers, Merrel Sidell, Illinois, and Walter Sidell of Lawrenceville, Ga; five grandchildren. on July 27, 1976.⁴ He died on July 27, 1976 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 67.^2,3,4

     Grace Meade was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Rt. 150, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,4 She was born on August 9, 1895 at Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,4 As of August 25, 1917,her married name was Seymour.¹ She married Ernest Dick Seymour on August 25, 1917 at Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana.¹ Grace Meade died on June 25, 1966 at age 70.^1,4

     Ernest Dick Seymour was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Rt. 150, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 336-32-8206.⁴ He was born on April 12, 1896 at Sedalia, Pettis Co., Missouri.^1,4,2,3 He married Grace Meade, daughter of Delbert Oakwood Meade and Ida Ellen Smith, on August 25, 1917 at Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana.¹ Ernest Dick Seymour died on October 22, 1967 at age 71.¹

     Her married name was Cawthorn.¹ Ruth N. Meade married James H. "Jim" Cawthorn.¹ Ruth N. Meade was born on November 3, 1898 at Illinois.⁴ She and James H. "Jim" Cawthorn were divorced before April 4, 1940.⁵

     James H. "Jim" Cawthorn was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Rt. 150, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.¹ He married Ruth N. Meade, daughter of Delbert Oakwood Meade and Ida Ellen Smith.¹ James H. "Jim" Cawthorn was born in 1891 at Illinois.^1,2 He and Ruth N. Meade were divorced before April 4, 1940.³ James H. "Jim" Cawthorn died in 1967.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 340-22-2482.⁶ Mary Elizabeth Meade was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Rt. 150, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,2 She was born on September 24, 1911 at Illinois.^1,3,6,2 As of June 30, 1937,her married name was Crawford.¹ She married Kenneth Eugene Crawford on June 30, 1937 at Kankakee, Kankakee Co., Illinois.¹ Mary Elizabeth Meade died on December 26, 1994 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 83.^1,6

     Kenneth Eugene Crawford was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Rt. 150, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 323-28-6971.³ He was born on December 7, 1908 at Illinois.^1,3,2 He married Mary Elizabeth Meade, daughter of Delbert Oakwood Meade and Ida Ellen Smith, on June 30, 1937 at Kankakee, Kankakee Co., Illinois.¹ Kenneth Eugene Crawford died on October 15, 1979 at age 70.¹

     John Delbert Meade was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Rt. 150, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^6,4 He was born on November 29, 1896 at Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^3,4 He died on July 12, 1920 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 23.⁴

     William "Bill" "Willie" Meade was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Rt. 150, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,7 His Social Security Number was 330-32-3497.⁸ He was born on December 15, 1900 at Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,8,7,5 He married Kathryn M. Bushong circa 1921.^1,4,7 William "Bill" "Willie" Meade married Margaret Viola Somers on June 22, 1936 at Indiana.⁵ William "Bill" "Willie" Meade and Margaret Viola Somers were divorced before April, 1940.⁶ William "Bill" "Willie" Meade died on April 19, 1989 at Illinois at age 88.^1,8,7

     Her Social Security Number was 344-38-3000.³ Kathryn M. Bushong was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Rt. 150, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,2 She was born on February 26, 1910 at Illinois.^1,3,4 As of circa 1921,her married name was Meade.^1,4 She married William "Bill" "Willie" Meade, son of Delbert Oakwood Meade and Ida Ellen Smith, circa 1921.^1,4,2 Kathryn M. Bushong died on August 18, 1982 at Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 72.^1,3,2

     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