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     Lucy Mae Redmon was buried at Plainfield Township Cemetery, Plainfield, Will Co., Illinois.³ Her Social Security Number was 361-07-8114.⁶ She was born on July 12, 1919 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois.^2,7,6,3 As of February 8, 1944,her married name was Weller.² She married Leonard "Brownie" Weller on February 8, 1944 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois.^2,8,7,5,3 Lucy Mae Redmon died on December 12, 2006 at Naperville, Will Co., Illinois, at age 87.^7,6,3 She Lucy M. Weller nee Redmon a 50 year resident of Plainfield, Illinois. At rest, Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at Edward Hospital, Naperville. She was born on July 12, 1919 in Joliet, Illinois to Edgar and Lona Redmon. Lucy is survived by her loving children, William Weller of Elwood, James Weller of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Barbara (Dennis Siepmann) Weller of Sterling, Virginia; her four wonderful grandsons, Christopher, Daniel, William and James Weller; and her dear sisters, Mary McElroy of Aurora and Ann Johnston of El Cerrito, California. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leonard Weller in 1972; and her dear brother, James Redmon. Lucy was a 1938 graduate of Joliet Township High School. She pursued her dreams of becoming a nurse by graduating from the St. Joseph School of Nursing in 1942. For more than 30 years she administered her caring touch to countless patients. Lucy was also a faithful member of the Plymouth Congregational Church of Plainfield. Memorials in Lucy's name may be made to the Plymouth Congregational Church, 409 Lockport Street, Plainfield, Illinois 60544. Visitation will be Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 10:00 AM until the time of Funeral Services at 11:00 AM at the Overman-Jones Funeral Home with Pastor John Curtis officiating. Interment will follow at Plainfield Township Cemetery. Overman-Jones Funeral Home Corner of Routes 30 and 59 Plainfield. on December 14, 2006.³

     Lester Walter Johnston was born on August 24, 1913 at Ritchie, Will Co., Illinois.^3,4 He married Ann Lorraine "Anna" Redmon, daughter of Edgar Peter Redmon and Lona Letitia Sowder, on September 8, 1942 at Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois.^1,2,5,3 Lester Walter Johnston died on March 29, 2006 at California at age 92.^4,3 He Lester Walter Johnston 1913-2006 Lester is the grandson of William Johnston of Muirkirk, Scotland and Martha Hazelton, and Charles Grimes and Dimis Stevens of IL. He is the son of Walter Johnston and Laura Grimes of Wesley Township, Will County, IL. William started his farm in Wesley Township after his service in the Civil War. Walter and Laura took over the farm after William retired to the Octagon House in Wilmington IL in 1912. Lester was born in Walter and Laura's home on August 24, 1913. Lester known to all as "Les" graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1931. He left the farm in 1942 after marrying Ann Loraine Redmond of Joliet, IL. They moved to Berkeley CA where Les worked at the Standard Oil Richmond refinery and at night went to school at the University of California Berkeley, wherehe earned a degree in mechanical engineering. After the War, Les worked as an engineer in the Chevron Research, Diesel Engine Lab until his retirement in 1978. He started working with the Mount Diablo Council of the Boy Scouts in the late 1950s and spent almost 50 years up until just a few months before his passing working on Boy Scout camp development and maintenance, especially Camps Herms in El Cerrito and Wolfeboro in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. He was honored by the National Office of the Boy Scouts in 2005 for his extraordinary level of volunteer contribution over the years. Les loved all aspects of engineering, from working on his father's farm tractors after Walter switched from plow horses in the 1920s to designing and building a new power plant or refrigeration system for the Boy Scout's Camp Wolfeboro in the 1980s. He frequently returned to the family farm to visit and work with his brother, Francis and visit his sister Margaret. In the 1970s when Francis acquired his first 6 cylinder John Deere tractors Les used his expertise in diesel engines to help Francis get a few extra horsepower out of the tractors. Lester died March 29, 2006. He is survived by Ann, his wife of 64 years, of El Cerrito, sons William of Kensington, and David of Livermore, daughters-in-law Nancy and Patty, grandchildren Brian, Darby, and Devin, and Debbie. His youngest son, Steven, is deceased. Lester's younger sister Margaret, her husband Lester Schroeder and his younger brother Francis all passed several years ago. Francis' wife Ina lives in Kankakee, IL. A memorial service will be held at Mira Vista Church, 7075 Cutting Blvd., El Cerrito CA on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 2pm. Memorial donations may be made in Lester's name to the Camp Projects fund of the Mount Diablo Silverado Council, BSA, 800 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. on April 5, 2006.³

     Leonard "Brownie" Weller Leonard (Brownie) Weller - Mr. Weller of RFD No 3, Plainfield, Illinois died at the age of 55 on Friday, September 8, 1972 at his home. He was born September 12, 1916 in Plainfield. He is survived by his wife, Lucy, nee Redmond; two sons, James and William; a daughter, Barbara; and a sister(Helen) Mrs. Norman Birkett, all of Plainfield, also several nieces and nephews. Weller was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Weller and one brother, Roger. He was a member of the Plainfield Congregational Church and past master of the Plainfield Masonic Lodge No. 536 AF and AM. He was a Plainfield School Bus driver for the past 5 years. He was employed by the Commonwealth Edison Company from 1935 to 1950. Mr. Weller was a Veteran of WW II, serving with the Sea Bees in the Pacific area. Funeral services were held at Overman Chapel in Plainfield on Monday, September 11 at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Liles officiating. Interment was at the Plainfield Cemetery. Masonic services were held Sunday at 9 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.²
He was buried at Plainfield Township Cemetery, Plainfield, Will Co., Illinois.² He was born on September 12, 1916 at Plainfield, Will Co., Illinois.^1,3 He married Lucy Mae Redmon, daughter of Edgar Peter Redmon and Lona Letitia Sowder, on February 8, 1944 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois.^1,2,3,4,5 Leonard "Brownie" Weller died on September 8, 1972 at Plainfield, Will Co., Illinois, at age 55.^1,2,3

     His Social Security Number was 696-03-2896.⁵ Jay Rayden Waddell was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 15, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,2,4 He died on February 5, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,3 He Jay Rayden Waddell, of Botetourt County, the joy of our lives, born January 15, 2006 at 1:50 a.m. went to be with angels on February 5, 2006. Jay is preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Clyde Maxey and Johnny Burke. He is the infant son of Jeffery L. Waddell and Kristina L. Maxey, Jay is also survived by a big sister, Kiara Maxey, age 5; grandparents, Leann Waddell, Gordon Bayles of Roanoke, Steve Waddell of Dallas, N.C., Kathy and David Frye of Stewartsville, Billy Maxey of Greeley Colo; greatgrandparents, Velta Maxey and Louise Burke; also are uncles and aunts, Matthew Waddell, Brandon Bayles, Daniel and Angela Waddell, Steve and Crystal Waddell, Wayne Maxey, Teresa Maxey, Mike White, Rock and Karen Bell and numerous cousins. Graveside funeral services will be at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on February 8, 2006.¹

     Charles Lee "Charlie" Tinsley was buried at Tinsley/Webb/Nichols Cemetery, Rt. 650, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁸ He was born on March 13, 1874 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,6 He married Elzira Arminta C. "Minnie" Conner, daughter of Edward Joseph "Ned" Conner and Lucy Ellen McGhee, on December 27, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,9,10 Charles Lee "Charlie" Tinsley died on February 12, 1920 at age 45.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 328-01-5057.² Robert Otis "Ottie" McElroy was buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, Oswego Township, Kendall Co., Illinois.³ He was born on November 17, 1915 at Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois.^1,4,2 He married Mary Eveline Redmon, daughter of Edgar Peter Redmon and Lona Letitia Sowder, on June 29, 1940 at Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois.^1,4,5 Robert Otis "Ottie" McElroy died on April 8, 1990 at Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois, at age 74.^1,4

     Her Social Security Number was 486-68-5042.² Alma H. Hawkins was born on January 3, 1890 at Missouri.^3,2 As of January 26, 1910,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Alva Joseph Poff, son of William Fleming D. Poff and Dora E. Ferguson, on January 26, 1910 at Clinton Co., Missouri.¹ Alma H. Hawkins died in November, 1984 at age 94.²

     William Arthur Poff was buried at Smithville Memorial Cemetery, 1st Street and Highway 169, Smithville, Clay Co., Missouri.³ He was born on April 30, 1913 at Gower, Clinton Co., Missouri.³ He married Jessie Pearl Sullivan on November 14, 1936 at Clay Co., Missouri.⁴ William Arthur Poff died on June 24, 1959 at Liberty, Clay Co., Missouri, at age 46.³

     Irvin Ray Poff married Zella Williams.⁴ Irvin Ray Poff was born on April 25, 1919 at Clay Co., Missouri.^1,5

     His Social Security Number was 495-24-9721.⁶ Ellis Hawkins Poff was buried at Terrace Park Cemetery, 801 NW 108th Street, North Kansas City, Clay Co., Missouri.⁴ He was born on April 1, 1925 at Smithville, Clay Co., Missouri.^6,3 He married Betty Fern Fry on April 15, 1949 at Plattsburg, Clinton Co., Missouri.^2,7 Ellis Hawkins Poff died in June, 1984 at age 59.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 308-50-2733.² Mary A. Unknown was buried at Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.³ Her married name was Walters.¹ She married James Noah Walters, son of Joseph Amariah "Joe" Walters and Mary Riley Poff.¹ Mary A. Unknown was born on March 9, 1885 at Indiana.^1,2 She died in July, 1977 at age 92.²

     Ruby Augusta Spears was buried at Momence Cemetery, Ganeer Township, Kankakee Co., Illinois.¹ She was born on November 20, 1884 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ As of September 17, 1907,her married name was Gray.¹ She married Charles Edgar Gray, son of John Beverley Gray and Christina Frances Ball, on September 17, 1907 at Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.^1,2 Ruby Augusta Spears died on September 28, 1953 at Momence, Kankakee Co., Illinois, at age 68.¹

     Ruby Augusta Gray was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson Co., Iowa.³ She was born on May 24, 1908 at Lombard, DuPage Co., Illinois.^3,4 As of circa 1929,her married name was Reed.⁵ She married Unknown Reed circa 1929.⁵ As of July 15, 1939,her married name was Fry.³ Ruby Augusta Gray married John William Fry on July 15, 1939 at Lombard, DuPage Co., Iowa.³ Ruby Augusta Gray died on February 13, 2004 at Fairfield, Jefferson Co., Iowa, at age 95.^3,4 She Ruby Augusta Fry, 95, of Lockridge, died at 2:43 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at Jefferson County Hospital. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Behner Funeral Home, with the Rev. Diane Brokken officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Family visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, prior to the funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the donors choice. Mrs. Fry was born May 24, 1908, in Lombard, Ill., the daughter of Charles E. and Ruby A. Spears Gray. She married John W. Fry July 15, 1939, in Lombard. He died Aug. 24, 1965. Mrs. Fry graduated from Momence, Ill., High School with the class of 1926. She graduated from nursing school in Kankakee, Ill. She worked at Central Community Hospital in Chicago, Ill., where she was a night supervisor for 18 years. She had lived in Fairfield since 1964 and had lived with her daughter and family in Lockridge since 1997. She was a member of Rebeka Lodge No. 96 and a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Sue Ann Diers and husband Leland of Lockridge; one son, Edgar Fry and wife Juanita of Sun City, Ariz; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Walter Gray; and one sister, Mable Pruett. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two children in infancy; three brothers, Bill, Edgar and John Gray; and one sister, Ann McDonald. on February 16, 2004.³

     His Social Security Number was 347-05-9195.⁵ William Alexander "Bill" Gray married Clarice Unknown.⁶ William Alexander "Bill" Gray was born on May 30, 1910 at Illinois.^1,2,5 He died on June 2, 1988 at age 78.^1,5

     Her married name was Claywell.³ Mabel Gray was buried at Cresthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence Co., Indiana.⁴ She married Unknown Claywell.³ Mabel Gray was born on April 11, 1913 at Illinois.^1,5 As of December 27, 1946,her married name was Pruett.⁶ She married Lawson Pruett on December 27, 1946.^7,6 Mabel Gray died on June 4, 2005 at Bedford, Lawrence Co., Indiana, at age 92.^5,4 She BEDFORD - Mabel Pruett, 92, of Bedford, died Saturday at Bedford Regional Medical Center. She worked as a Pink Lady for many years. Survivors include her husband, Lawson Pruett; one daughter, Eloise Trueblood of Indianapolis; and two sons. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Day & Carter Mortuary Elmwood Chapel. Entombment will be at Cresthaven Mausoleum. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary. on June 5, 2005.⁴

     Edgar F. Gray was buried at Momence Cemetery, Ganeer Township, Kankakee Co., Illinois.¹ His Social Security Number was 332-10-3705.⁴ He married Edna M. Unknown.⁵ Edgar F. Gray was born on October 10, 1911 at Illinois.^1,2,4 He died on March 31, 1981 at age 69.¹

     Walter C. Gray was buried at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery, Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage Co., Illinois.⁴ His Social Security Number was 721-07-3243.⁷ He married Fern J. Stuart.³ Walter C. Gray was born on October 5, 1924 at Saint Anne, Kankakee Co., Illinois.^7,4 He died on July 12, 2004 at West Chicago, DuPage Co., Illinois, at age 79.^7,4 He Funeral services for Walter C. Gray, 79, of West Chicago since November, 2001, formerly of Carol Stream for 55 years, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, at The Leonard Memorial Home, Ltd., 565 Duane St., Glen Ellyn. Born Oct. 5, 1924, in St. Anne, Ill., he died Monday, July 12, 2004, at his home. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery, Oakbrook Terrace. Mr. Gray was a retired carpenter. He was a veteran, having served in the Navy in the European, Mediterranean and Pacific Theatres. Walter was a member of the Wheaton VFW Post @#2164 and a member of the Wheaton- Glen Ellyn Elks Lodge @#2258 of which he was a past Exalted Ruler, served as trustee and a member of the Waputi Lodge. He volunteered many hours to raise monies for the Elks to benefit crippled children. Walter also enjoyed gardening. Survivors include his beloved wife, Fern J. Gray of West Chicago; loving children, John (Carol) Gray of Hanover Park, Wanda (Chris) Leighton of West Chicago, Walter C. Jr. of Houston and Shanda Gray (Norman Lahti) of Roselle; his grandchild, John A Race; and his sister, Mabel (Lawson) Pruett of Bedford, Ind. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of services Friday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to Elks Lodge @#2258, Crippled Children, 0N674 Papworth Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. on July 14, 2004.⁴

     Delia H. "Della" Johnson was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, 11900 Kedzie Avenue, Blue Island, Cook Co., Illinois.³ She was born in 1884 at Illinois.^2,3 As of circa 1910,her married name was Gray.^1,4 She married John Franklin "Frank" Gray, son of John Beverley Gray and Christina Frances Ball, circa 1910.^1,4 Delia H. "Della" Johnson died on October 20, 1940 at Cook Co., Illinois.^3,5

     John Edward Gray was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, 11900 Kedzie Avenue, Blue Island, Cook Co., Illinois.³ He was born in 1911 at Illinois.^1,3 He died in 1935.³

     Margaret Gorham was buried at Wayne Center Cemetery, Wayne Township, DuPage Co., Illinois.^1,4 She was born on June 6, 1895 at Illinois.^1,4 As of circa 1916,her married name was Gray.^1,5 She married William Robert "Bill" Gray, son of John Beverley Gray and Christina Frances Ball, circa 1916.^1,5 Margaret Gorham died on July 28, 1968 at age 73.^1,4