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     Herbert Raymond Conner was buried at Oddfellow Cemetery, Humboldt, Coles Co., Illinois.¹ His Social Security Number was 351-01-2335.⁴ He married Nellie Floyd.¹ Herbert Raymond Conner was born on July 25, 1903 at Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois.^1,4 He married Faye Ellen Bennett on December 26, 1924.^1,5 Herbert Raymond Conner died on August 18, 1975 at Cook Co., Illinois, at age 72.¹

     Faye Ellen Bennett was born circa 1908 at Illinois.⁴ As of December 26, 1924,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Herbert Raymond Conner, son of Davis Clinton Conner, on December 26, 1924.^1,2 Faye Ellen Bennett died on February 29, 1944 at Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois.³

     His Social Security Number was 346-16-7033.⁵ Frank Dean "Frankie" Conner was buried at Cartwright Cemetery, Tuscola, Douglas Co., Illinois.^2,4 He was born on September 24, 1928 at Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois.^2,5,4 He married Mary Elizabeth Eyestone on December 11, 1948 at Atwood, Douglas Co., Illinois.^2,4 Frank Dean "Frankie" Conner died on November 24, 2001 at Hammond, Piatt Co., Illinois, at age 73.^2,5,4 He Frank D. Conner, 73, of Hammond died 12:35 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 24, 2001) in St. Mary's Hospital. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Hammond United Methodist Church with the Revs. Robert Weedrich and Clyde Masten officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Hilligoss-Shrader Funeral Home, Atwood, and one hour before services in the church. Burial will be in Cartwright Cemetery, Tuscola. Memorials: Hammond United Methodist Church. Mr. Conner was born Sept. 24, 1928, in Charleston, the son of Herbert and Faye Ellen Bennett Conner. He was a member of Hammond United Methodist Church. He was a Navy veteran in the Korean War. He was the number one foreman at the University of Illinois campus garage and car pool, Champaign. He married Mary Elizabeth Eyestone Dec. 11, 1948, in Atwood. Surviving are his wife; sons, Lonnie Conner and wife Monica of Decatur; Larry Conner and wife Valerie of Mahomet; Tony Conner and wife Char of Champaign; Rick Conner and wife Bonnie of Tuscola; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister. on November 26, 2001.⁴

     Delmar E. Conner was buried at Mound Cemetery, Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois.³ He was born on October 15, 1929 at Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois.^5,3 He died on February 6, 1953 at Korea at age 23; Died as result of missile wound received in action.²

     Pearl Lorine Conner was born on January 2, 1909 at Hazel Dell, Cumberland Co., Illinois.^4,1 As of circa 1927,her married name was Wisley.^6,4 She married Cleo Leonard Wisley circa 1927.^6,1 Pearl Lorine Conner died on February 2, 1941 at Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, at age 32.¹

     His Social Security Number was 307-05-8206.⁹ Gerald Ivan Conner was buried at Park Cemetery, 621 S. State Street, Greenfield, Hancock Co., Indiana.^1,3,5 He was born on October 21, 1910 at Greenup, Cumberland Co., Illinois.^9,1,2,4 He married Gladys L. Swain on June 8, 1935 at Hancock Co., Indiana.^1,2,10,5 Gerald Ivan Conner died on April 27, 1979 at Greenfield, Hancock Co., Indiana, at age 68.^1,5 He Mr. G. Ivan Conner, 68, Route 4, died early Friday morning at his home. Born Oct. 21, 1910 in Greenup, Ill., he was the son of Jessie Conner and Davis Conner. He was married to Gladys Swain Conner for 43 years. Mr. Conner was a buyer for Allisons for 31 years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of the New Palestine No. 404, F. & A.M. He served as secretary until his death and was a past master. He was a past worthy patron of New Palestine No. 404 O.E.S. He belonged to the Scottish Rite and Murat Shrine, both in Indianapolis and to Greenfield Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Conner; two children, Mrs. Brenda Gardner of Indianapolis and Jerry Conner of Moorseville, a brother, George Conner of Calumet, Ill., and a sister, Mrs. Thelma Ashbaugh of Valparaiso. Three grandchildren and an aunt, Mrs. Mildred Conner of Brocton, Ill. also survive. Burial in Park Cemetery. on April 28, 1979.⁵

     Virginia May Conner was buried at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, 1977 South State Road 135, Greenwood, Johnson Co., Indiana.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 346-10-5196.⁶ Her married name was Grudziadz.² She married Henry Francis Grudziadz.^2,3 Virginia May Conner was born on May 23, 1913 at Mattoon, Coles Co., Illinois.^6,2,3 As of May, 1931,her married name was McCreery.¹ She married Albert Wayne McCreery in May, 1931 at Coles Co., Illinois.¹ Virginia May Conner died on September 17, 1977 at Franklin, Johnson Co., Indiana, at age 64.^6,2,3 She Virginia May Grudziadz, 64, 65 Bryant Court, Franklin, died Saturday at the Johnson County Memorial Hospital in Franklin. A housewife and former nurse's aide at the Franklin Masonic Home, Mrs. Grudziadz was married to Henry Grudziadz, who survives. Burial will be at the Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Born May 23, 1913, at Mattoon, Ill., she was the daughter of Davis and Jessie Conner. Prior to moving to Johnson county, she and her husband had lived in Porter County. Mrs. Grudziadz was a member of the Franklin Memorial Christian Church, and Hannah Helper's Women's Circle. She is survived by a son, Allen Wayne McCreary, Valparaiso; a daughter, Rita Lee Brown, Baton Rouge, La; two brothers, Ivan Conner, Greenfield and George Conner, Calumet City, Ill; and a sister, Thelma Ashbaugh, Valparaiso. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. on September 19, 1977.³

     Cleo Leonard Wisley was buried at Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon Township, Coles Co., Illinois.³ His Social Security Number was 343-05-7080.⁴ He was born on May 26, 1902 at Illinois.^1,4 He married Pearl Lorine Conner, daughter of Davis Clinton Conner and Jessie Orlena Conner, circa 1927.^1,5 Cleo Leonard Wisley died on December 20, 1967 at Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, at age 65.³

     Her Social Security Number was 313-32-6143.⁴ Gladys L. Swain was buried at Park Cemetery, 621 S. State Street, Greenfield, Hancock Co., Indiana.^2,3,5 She was born on November 18, 1905 at Hancock Co., Indiana.^4,1,2,3 As of June 8, 1935,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Gerald Ivan Conner, son of Davis Clinton Conner and Jessie Orlena Conner, on June 8, 1935 at Hancock Co., Indiana.^2,1,3,6 Gladys L. Swain died on July 7, 1993 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 87.^4,2,3 She Gladys L. Conner, 87, Greenfield, died Wednesday at University Heights Convalescent Center. Born Nov. 18, 1905, in Hancock County, she was the daughter of Earl and Viola (Larabee) Swain. Mrs. Conner graduated from Madame Blaker College and attended Ball State University. She worked as a nurse's aid from 1951-1971 at Hancock Memorial Hospital. Before 1951, Mrs. Conner taught at New Palestine schools for seven years. She was a member of Greenfield Christian Church; Hancock Memorial Hospital Guild; Order of Eastern Star 213, New Palestine; and was a Hancock Memorial Hospital volunteer from 1980-1990. Survivors include daughter Brenda Gardner, Indianapolis; son Jerry Conner, Chesterfield, Va; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by husband G. Ivan Conner, brother Kenneth Swain and sisters Dorothy Reese and Alice Wamsley. Burial will follow in Park Cemetery. on July 8, 1993.³

     His Social Security Number was 332-10-9177.⁵ Albert Wayne McCreery was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana.^6,2,3 He was born on October 23, 1909 at Borton, Edgar Co., Illinois.^5,2,3 He married Virginia May Conner, daughter of Davis Clinton Conner and Jessie Orlena Conner, in May, 1931 at Coles Co., Illinois.⁴ Albert Wayne McCreery died on February 9, 1990 at Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana, at age 80.^5,6,2 He VALPARAISO - Albert McCreery, 80, of Valparaiso, died Friday, Feb. 9, 1990. He was born Oct. 23, 1909, in Borton, Ill., the son of Thomas and Sythia McCreery. He was a machine operator at Indiana General and a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his wife, Ethel (Hanley) McCreery; two daughters, Maureen McCreery of Valparaiso and Rita McKin of Arkansas; one son, Allen of Valparaiso; and seven grandchildren. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. on February 10, 1990.³

     Henry Francis Grudziadz was buried at Shady Grove Cemetery, Curtis, Clark Co., Arkansas.¹ His Social Security Number was 395-01-1475.⁵ He married Virginia May Conner, daughter of Davis Clinton Conner and Jessie Orlena Conner.^2,3 Henry Francis Grudziadz was born on January 9, 1915 at Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin.^5,1,4 He died on July 7, 1985 at Arkansas at age 70.^5,1

     Marian Lartrice Conner was born on March 5, 1915.¹ She died in April, 1916 at age 1.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 335-22-8708.² Anna Catherine Strait was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois.¹ She was born on August 15, 1926 at Kansas, Edgar Co., Illinois.^1,2 As of August 15, 1948,her married name was Conner.¹ She married George Daniel Conner, son of Davis Clinton Conner and Jessie Orlena Conner, on August 15, 1948 at Brocton, Edgar Co., Illinois.¹ Anna Catherine Strait died on December 3, 1993 at Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois, at age 67.^1,2 She Anna Catherine Conner, 67, of 407 Madison Ave., Dixon, Illinois, passed away Friday, December 3, 1993 at Dixon Health Care Center, Dixon, IL. She was born August 15, 1926 in Kansas, Illinois the daughter of George E. and Edith R. (Mumma) Strait. She married George D. Conner August 15, 1948 in Brocton, IL. Anna was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. Survivors include her husband, George of Dixon; two sons, Michael E. (Penny) Conner of Hoopeston and Randy Gene Conner of Dixon; her daughter, Georgann (Jerry) McBride of Dixon and six grandchildren. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. on December 7, 1993.¹

     Florence Estella Corely was buried at Rocky Creek Baptist Church, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.³ Her Social Security Number was 240-30-3346.¹ She was born on June 2, 1914 at Caldwell Co., North Carolina.^4,1,3 As of October 23, 1943,her married name was Pearson.² She married Earl Pendleton Pearson, son of John Philipe "Philo" Pearson and Lucinda Dorcess Goodwin, on October 23, 1943 at Beaufort Co., North Carolina.^4,2 Florence Estella Corely died on October 6, 1988 at Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., North Carolina, at age 74.^4,1,3

     Opal Catherine Penley Mrs. Opal Catherine Penley Pearson, age 81, of High Rock Road, Boomer, widow of Robert E. Pearson died Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Britthaven Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 6, at 12:00 Noon at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with the Rev. Kelly Dodson and the Rev. Gregg Bauguess officiating. Burial will be in Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Boomer. Mrs. Pearson was born in Caldwell County, June 10, 1925, to Calvin and Louise Harrison Penley. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Pearson was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers. Mrs. Pearson is survived by seven daughters, Vivian Segraves of Matthews, Geneva Pearson, Jeanette Shepherd, Virginia Stalnaker, Cathy Higgins all of Boomer, Gail Rossier of Wilkesboro, Janice Bauguess of Roaring River; one son, Burness Pearson of Boomer; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 242-32-8828.⁶ She was buried at Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Boomer, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.^7,5 She was born on June 10, 1925 at Globe, Caldwell Co., North Carolina.^1,6,7,4,5 As of June 25, 1949,her married name was Pearson.⁷ She married Robert Emerson Pearson, son of John Philipe "Philo" Pearson and Lucinda Dorcess Goodwin, on June 25, 1949 at Caldwell Co., North Carolina.^1,7,3 Opal Catherine Penley died on March 3, 2007 at North Carolina at age 81.^6,5

     Rodney Junior Booth was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,7 His Social Security Number was 229-62-9949.¹⁰ He was born on March 19, 1947 at Princeton Meadows, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,10,6,9 He married Rebecca Grace Sisson on January 4, 1966 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^11,5,12,7 Rodney Junior Booth died on December 10, 1989 at Spindale, Rutherford Co., North Carolina, at age 42.^4,9,7 He Rodney Junior Booth, age 42, died Sunday, December 10, 1989, in an airplane crash in North Carolina. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Sisson Booth; three sons, Rodney Patrick Booth, Jonathan Wayne Booth, and Joseph Alan Booth, all of Shawsville; his mother, Athleen Booth Conner of Cottondale, Ala; his father and step mother, Warren H. and Janette Booth of Shawsville; two brothers, Warren Edgar Booth and Robert Allen Booth, both of Shawsville; and a sister, Maggie Lee DeGallo of Sterling, Va. Burial in Head of the River Cemetery, Floyd County. on December 12, 1989.⁷

     Janette Beryl Moses was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,4 Her Social Security Number was 224-20-2193.⁹ Her married name was Atkinson.² She married Eugene Ford Atkinson, son of Eugene Atkinson and Lena Gertrude Hoback.¹ Janette Beryl Moses was born on March 19, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,2,4,5,7 As of July 28, 1984,her married name was Booth.^8,10,7 She married Warren Harding Booth, son of William B. Booth and Althea Beatrice Furrow, on July 28, 1984 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,10,7 Janette Beryl Moses died on September 22, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^8,9,1,4 She BOOTH, Janette M., 76, of Shawsville, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 1998 in Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley. She was a member of Crockett Springs United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her first and second husbands, Eugene F. Atkinson and Warren Booth. She is survived by a sister, Nadine M. Norwood, from Athens, Ga; two nephews, Lynn A. Norwood and James G. Norwood, both of Shawsville; one niece, Linda A. Ring of Athens, Ga; two stepchildren, the Rev. Eddie Booth and wife Sandra of Shawsville, and Maggie De Gallo; stepdaughters-in-law, Mary Ellen Booth of Shawsville, and Rebecca S. Booth of Tennessee; and many step grandchildren. Burial in Piedmont Cemetery. on September 24, 1998.⁸

     Her married name was Delgallo.² Maggie Lee Booth married Dino Delgallo.^1,5,2 Maggie Lee Booth was born on September 17, 1956 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She died on June 25, 2010 at Winchester, Virginia, at age 53.⁶