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     Clifford William Helm was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1803 N. Coler Avenue, Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.¹ He was born on April 11, 1894 at Saint James, Fayette Co., Illinois.^4,2,3 He married Opal Mae Smith, daughter of Thames Philiman "Thamer" Smith and Florence Alice Kirby, on January 17, 1912 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.^5,3 Clifford William Helm died on January 31, 1919 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, at age 24.^2,3 He Clifford William Helm was born at St. James, Ill., April 11, 1894 and departed this life January 31, 1919 at his home at East High street, Urbana, death being due to pneumonia, following influenza. He was the son of John W. and Lula Helm. His father died when Clifford was only two months old. Besides his wife, he is survived by four small children, Kenneth, Stanley, Richard and Flora Beth. His mother, his step-father, John H. Newcomb, two half sisters, Mrs. Earl Hendrix and Miss Nellie Newcomb, and a half brother, Murvil Newcomb, all of whom reside in Urbana. When a lad he attended the the public schools of St. Elmo and Salem and came with his parents to reside in Urban in 1909. He worked as a delivery boy for Colvin & Son and Palmer Bros. of this city and of recent year had been following in the carpenter trade. He was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, also a member of the local Modern Woodman lodge. At the time of his death he was employed at Big Four shops as supply man. He was married to Miss Opal Smith of this city on January 17, 1912. Mr. Helm was noted for his happy and sunny disposition, and it may be truly said he was of exceptionally good habits and character. He was well known in Urbana, and leaves besides his relatives a host of friends to mourn his untimely death. on February 4, 1919.³

     Kenneth John Helm was buried at Minoa United Methodist Cemetery, Minoa, Onondaga Co., New York.² He was born on August 28, 1912 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.³ He married Stella Florence Anderson on December 17, 1934 at Newark, Wayne Co., New York.^3,7 Kenneth John Helm died on April 20, 1939 at East Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York, at age 26.^2,4

     Stanley Clifford Helm was buried at Minoa United Methodist Cemetery, Minoa, Onondaga Co., New York.⁶ He was born on August 3, 1914 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.² He died on April 2, 1934 at Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York, at age 19.^6,3

     Richard Byron "Dickie" Helm DEATH CAR DRIVER STILL IS IN HIDING - There is no further clue to the identity of the automobile driver who ran down eight-year-old Dickie Helm on Sunday evening and left him lying dead in the street. The authorities half hoped that the man's conscience would drive him out from cover, but nothing of the kind has occurred. There is one clue on which the police are working, but whether this will develop into anything tangible remains to be seen, if apprehended, he will be prosecuted for manslaughter. The Inquest will be conducted at 7:30 o'clock this evening at the Renner funeral home, and up to a late hour this afternoon, coroner Strode had no new information. Mrs. Opal Helm, the widowed mother of Dickie, is in a serious condition from shock and grief, at her home, 208 East Oregon Street, near where the boy was killed while coasting. Last night her prostration became so acute that the services of a physician were necessary. Funeral services for Dickie Helm who was instantly killed Sunday night while coasting in the street will be held at the Renner funeral home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Fred Baldus, pastor of the first Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be made at the Woodlawn Cemetery.⁶ He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1803 N. Coler Avenue, Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.^3,6 He was born on October 28, 1916 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.² He died on January 25, 1925 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, at age 8.⁴ He Urbana, Jan. 26. - An automobile crushed out the life of Dickie Helm, aged 8, as he was coasting on his sled in the 200 block on East Oregon street, just east of his home, shortly after 6 o'clock last night, and sped onward. Leaving the crumpled body lying in the street, the heartless driver dashed at maximum speed eastward and disappeared in the darkness. The boy was dead, his neck being broken, when M. E. Webber, 204 South Lynn street, found him, after benig directed to the scene by automobilists who had witnessed the accident from a point a block distant. The body of Dickie was carried into the home of his widowed mother, Mrs. Opal Helm, 108 East Oregon street, and the scene that followed was enough to daunt the stoutest heart. The mother was prostrated. on January 27, 1925.⁴

     Flora Beth "Betty" Helm was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 800 Grant Boulevard, Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York.^5,2 Her Social Security Number was 059-22-3451.⁶ She was born on August 21, 1918 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.^7,6,2 As of August 20, 1936,her married name was Valentine.⁸ She married Charles Luther Valentine on August 20, 1936 at East Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York.^2,8 Flora Beth "Betty" Helm died on January 13, 2008 at Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York, at age 89.^7,6,2 She Betty Valentine, 89, of Syracuse, died Sunday. She was born Flora Beth Helm on August 21, 1918, in Urbana, Illinois, to Opal M. Smith and Clifford W. Helm. Her husband of 44 years, Charles L. Valentine, died in August of 1980. She is survived by her children, Betty Jean (Robert) Frazer of Albuquerque, NM, Carol (Peter) Jackson of Liverpool, NY, Richard H. Valentine and Joan Valentine, both of Syracuse, and David (Chun Chae) Valentine of Lafayette, NY; her grandchildren, Christine J. Frazer of Albuquerque, NM, Brian R. (Carie) Frazer of Pontotoc, MS, Sharon (Aaron) Burkhardt of Constantia, NY, and Steven Valentine and his fiancee Sara Kate Burbank of Manlius, NY; her great-granddaughter, Caitlin B. Frazer of Albuquerque, NM; stepgreat-grandson, Orren Bauer Frazer of Pontotoc, MS; and her stepsister, Serena Cuykendall of East Syracuse. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in Woodlawn Cemetery. Those attending the services are asked to meet at the cemetery's main office at 12:45 p.m. There will be no calling hours. Services are entrusted to Carter Funeral Home. on January 15, 2008.²

     Her Social Security Number was 332-07-1761.⁴ Bertha Alice Tipsword was born on June 19, 1896 at Illinois.^3,4 As of June, 1913,her married name was Smith.² She married Roy Smith, son of Thames Philiman "Thamer" Smith and Florence Alice Kirby, in June, 1913 at Champaign Co., Illinois.^1,2 Bertha Alice Tipsword died in January, 1978 at age 81.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 709-03-0944.² Edward Carl Smith was buried at Olivewood Memorial Park, Riverside, Riverside Co., California.⁴ He married Helen Jeanette Lee.⁵ Edward Carl Smith was born on February 19, 1914 at Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois.^2,3 He died on May 27, 2007 at California at age 93.²

     Lee William Rising was buried at Minoa United Methodist Cemetery, Minoa, Onondaga Co., New York.^3,1 His Social Security Number was 713-12-4248.⁴ He was born on March 1, 1889 at Champaign, Champaign Co., Illinois.^4,2 He married Opal Mae Smith, daughter of Thames Philiman "Thamer" Smith and Florence Alice Kirby, before 1930.^5,6 Lee William Rising died on April 14, 1970 at Elizabethtown, Essex Co., New York, at age 81.^1,3 He Lee William Rising, formerly of East Syracuse, April 14, 1970. Survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertha Irving Rising; three sons, Lee R., Philip, and Harold Rising; a daughter, Mrs. Serena Cuykendal; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Betty Valentine; twelve grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Burial Minoa. on April 16, 1970.¹

     His Social Security Number was 076-10-8777.³ Charles Luther Valentine was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 800 Grant Boulevard, Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York.⁴ He was born on May 13, 1913 at Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland.^3,2,5 He married Flora Beth "Betty" Helm, daughter of Clifford William Helm and Opal Mae Smith, on August 20, 1936 at East Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York.^6,1 Charles Luther Valentine died on August 23, 1980 at Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York, at age 67.^7,5

     Richard Helm Valentine was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 800 Grant Boulevard, Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 119-30-0872.⁴ He married Elizabeth Ann/Anne Vassalo.^5,3 Richard Helm Valentine was born on March 25, 1941 at Geneva, Ontario Co., New York.^2,3,4,6 He died on June 16, 2011 at LaFayette, Onondaga Co., New York, at age 70.^2,3,4 He Richard "Dick" H. Valentine, 70, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday at his brother's home. Dick was born in Geneva, NY, and had lived in Syracuse for most of his life. He was a Marine veteran and was employed with General Motors for 28 years. Dick loved spending time outdoors and caring for animals. His parents, Charles and Betty, predeceased him. Survivors include his sisters, Betty Jean (Robert) Frazer, Carol (Peter) Jackson and Joan Valentine; his brother, David (Chun Chae) Valentine; and his nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be noon Monday in Woodlawn Cemetery, Syracuse. on June 19, 2011.²

     Susan Idell "Sue" Benedict was born on April 12, 1867 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.¹ As of November 16, 1893,her married name was Smith.³ She married Lafayette Smith, son of Berryman Smith and Margaret Ann Crowell, on November 16, 1893 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.^4,3 As of before 1920,her married name was Price.⁵ Susan Idell "Sue" Benedict married George Price before 1920.^6,5,1 Susan Idell "Sue" Benedict died on September 9, 1935 at Bement, Piatt Co., Illinois, at age 68.¹

     His Social Security Number was 361-14-5892.⁶ Paul Benedict Smith was buried at Bement Cemetery, 233 East Morris Street, Bement, Piatt Co., Illinois.^3,4 He was born on April 2, 1898 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Apr 25, 1898.^1,2,6,4 He married Letha Susan Marker on April 12, 1918.^4,7 Paul Benedict Smith died on February 10, 1969 at Moberly, Randolph Co., Missouri, at age 70.^6,4 He Paul B. Smith, 70, of Centralia, Mo., formerly of Bement died at 8:30 p.m. Monday in Community Hospital, Moberly, Mo; born Apr. 2, 1898, in Urbana, son of Lafeyette and Susie Benedict Smith; former state highway patrolman and sheriff of Piatt County; married Letha S. Marker Apr. 12, 1918; she died July 8. 1968; leaves son Lonnie, rural Monticello; daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Robertson, Centralia, Mo; five grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Margaret Marker, Bement; services 2 p.m. Wednesday, in Roux Funeral Home, Bement; burial Bement Cemetery; call noon until service time Wednesday. on February 11, 1969.⁴

     Margaret Lavina Smith was buried at Bement Cemetery, 233 East Morris Street, Bement, Piatt Co., Illinois.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 332-22-8235.⁵ She was born on March 17, 1901 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois.^6,5 As of circa 1916,her married name was Marker.⁷ She married John Russell Marker circa 1916.^5,7,2 Margaret Lavina Smith died on July 15, 1976 at Bement, Piatt Co., Illinois, at age 75.⁸

     George Price was born circa 1885 at Illinois.² He married Susan Idell "Sue" Benedict before 1920.^1,2,3

     Letha Susan Marker was buried at Bement Cemetery, 233 East Morris Street, Bement, Piatt Co., Illinois.^3,2 Her Social Security Number was 359-20-8930.⁴ She was born on April 9, 1900 at Illinois.^3,4,2 As of April 12, 1918,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Paul Benedict Smith, son of Lafayette Smith and Susan Idell "Sue" Benedict, on April 12, 1918.^1,2 Letha Susan Marker died on July 8, 1968 at Centrailia, Boone Co., Missouri, at age 68.^3,4,1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 332-22-9860.² Eleanor J. Smith was buried at Bement Cemetery, 233 East Morris Street, Bement, Piatt Co., Illinois.^8,3 Her married name was Robertson.⁶ She married Gora Pearl Robertson.^8,3 Eleanor J. Smith was born on December 25, 1919 at Bement, Piatt Co., Illinois.² As of August 17, 1940,her married name was Kirk.⁴ She married Harold Francis Kirk on August 17, 1940 at Steelville, Crawford Co., Missouri.⁴ Eleanor J. Smith and Harold Francis Kirk were divorced before 1949.⁹ Eleanor J. Smith Mrs. Gora (Eleanor Smith) Robertson, 59, of Centralia, Mo., formerly of Piatt County, died 4 a.m. Friday (Oct. 13, 1978) in Audrain Medical Center, Mexico, Mo. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Sunday in Bement Cemetery. Roux Funeral Home, Bement, is in charge. Mrs. Robertson was born in Piatt County, daughter of Paul B. and Letha Smith. She was a member of Hickory Grove Christian Church. She married Gora Robertson. Surviving are her husband; daughter, Mrs. Nancy Kemp of Centralia, Mo; brother, Lonnie Smith of rural Monticello; one grandson. on October 13, 1978.³ She died on October 13, 1978 at Mexico, Audrain Co., Missouri, at age 58.^2,3

     Lonnie Paul Smith Lonnie Paul Smith, 89, of Monticello, IL passed away 1:28 P.M. October 28, 2013 at Manor Court, Clinton, IL. Private graveside services will be Monday, November 4, 2013 at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL with Military Honors. Mr. Smith was born March 26, 1924 in Lintner, IL the son of Paul Benedict Smith and Letha Susan Marker. He married Imogene Martin, June 2, 1946 in Monticello, IL. Survivors include his wife: Imogene Smith, Monticello, IL; children: Connie (Richard) Blazier, Urbana, IL, Michael Smith, Sullivan, IL, Martha Vigneri, Decatur, IL and Russell (Barb) Smith, Monticello, IL; grandchildren: Todd (Jen) Smith, Humbodt, IL, Kristin (Chris) Greer, Ivesdale, IL, Craig Wilson, Decatur, IL, Emily Vigneri, Normal, IL and Tim Smith, Sullivan, IL; great grandchildren: Ashlyn, Raygen, Will and Macie. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 sister. Lonnie served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a member of the DeLand United Methodist Church, Monticello Masonic Lodge, AF & AM. He enjoyed roller skating, water skiing, fishing and most importantly spending time with his family.² He was buried at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois.^2,3,4 He was born on March 26, 1924 at Lintner, Piatt Co., Illinois.^2,3,4 He married Imogene Martin on June 2, 1946 at Monticello, Piatt Co., Illinois.^2,8 Lonnie Paul Smith died on October 28, 2013 at Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois, at age 89.^2,3,4

     John Russell Marker was buried at Bement Cemetery, 233 East Morris Street, Bement, Piatt Co., Illinois.^4,5 He was born on December 25, 1889 at Bement, Piatt Co., Illinois.^2,3 He married Margaret Lavina Smith, daughter of Lafayette Smith and Susan Idell "Sue" Benedict, circa 1916.^6,7,3 John Russell Marker died on April 23, 1935 at Bement, Piatt Co., Illinois, at age 45.^3,5 He BEMENT - John Marker, 45, well known farmer of Bement, died Tuesday morning of a cerebral hemorrhage. He was a lifelong resident of Bement. Shortly before his death Mr. Marker had been appointed a member of the federal farm board. He was a director of the Bement Grain Co. and a member of the Lake Fork drainage commission. After many years of service on the grade school board he was appointed to the high school board. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, and burial will be in Bement cemetery. Masons will have charge of the services at the cemetery. Mr. Marker leaves his wife, two sons, a daughter three sisters and a brotner. on April 24, 1935.⁵

     David Paul Marker was buried at Bement Cemetery, 233 East Morris Street, Bement, Piatt Co., Illinois.^2,3 He was born on March 20, 1917 at Bement, Piatt Co., Illinois.^2,3,4 He married Marietta J. Rambo on September 6, 1941 at Bement, Piatt Co., Illinois.^2,8,3 David Paul Marker died on April 30, 1990 at Monticello, Piatt Co., Illinois, at age 73.^2,3 He BEMENT - David P. "Dave" Marker, 73, of Bement, died 6:45 p.m. Monday (April 30, 1990) in Kirby Hospital, Monticello. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in First Presbyterian Church, Bement. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday in Roux-Wright Funeral Home, Bement, with Masonic services at 8:30 p.m. conducted by Bement Masonic Lodge 365 AF&AM and one hour before services in the church. Burial will be in Bement Cemetery. Mr. Marker was born in Bement on March 20, 1917, son of John and Margaret Smith Marker. He was a retired farmer, World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army field artillary and second armored division, former Bement mayor, former chairman of Piatt County Board, member of Bement First Presbyterian Church, Bement Masonic Lodge 365 AF&AM, Bloomington Consistory, Ansar Shrine of Springfield, Royal Arch Masons 65, member and past president of Bement Lions Club, former Bement School Board member and former superintendent of Piatt County Public Aid. He married Marietta Rambo on Sept. 6, 1941 in Bement. Surviving are his wife; sons, Steve of Decatur; David P. of White Heath; John of Mahomet; daughter, Susan Clark of Bement; nine grandchildren; sister, Mildred Wilkinson of Bement. One brother and one grandchild preceded him in death. on May 2, 1990.³

     His Social Security Number was 337-14-5693.⁵ John Russell Marker Jr. was buried at Bement Cemetery, 233 East Morris Street, Bement, Piatt Co., Illinois.⁶ He married Emily A. Vance.^7,6 John Russell Marker Jr. was born on February 22, 1919 at Piatt Co., Illinois.^1,5 He died in June, 1957 at age 38.⁵