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     Charles Kline Jones was buried at Knoxville Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Illinois.¹ His Social Security Number was 354-10-0723.⁶ He was born on November 24, 1882 at Parkersburg, Montgomery Co., Indiana.^3,7,6 He married Ferole Beatrice Smith, daughter of Lewis Albert Smith and Ida Mae Sourbeer, on July 7, 1911 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^4,8,9,10 Charles Kline Jones died on February 27, 1954 at age 71.^1,6

     Ruth Marentha Jones was buried at Knoxville Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Illinois.³ Her Social Security Number was 343-14-5477.⁸ She was born on January 31, 1913 at Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^8,3 As of July 16, 1932,her married name was Pruett.⁹ She married John Andrew Pruett on July 16, 1932 at Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois.^3,9 Ruth Marentha Jones died on February 14, 2010 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Illinois, at age 97.^8,3 She KNOXVILLE - Ruth M. Pruett, 97, 800 N. Market St., Knoxville, died at 3:36 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, in the Knox County Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 31, 1913, in Oakwood, the daughter of Kline and Ferole Smith Jones. She married John A. Pruett on July 16, 1932, in Galesburg. He preceded her in death in 1972. She is survived by a son, John L. (and Connie) Pruett of Knoxville; two daughters, Marilyn Putnam of Knoxville and Sally (and Larry) Derham of Rio; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Jasper, Lowell and Charles Jones; and four sisters, Ida Mae Howerter, Maxine Whitcomb, Pauline Bliss, Jennie Lee Parrish. Ruth was a nursing assistant, working at Galesburg Cottage Hospital for 20 years, and also at the Knox County Nursing Home and Galesburg Mental Health Center. She retired in 1984. She attended high school in Gilson and Galesburg. Ruth was a member of the First Christian Church of Knoxville. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, in Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. David Shreeves will officiate. Visitation will be 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Burial will be in Knoxville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Knox County Nursing Home or to the First Christian Church of Knoxville. on February 16, 2010.³

     His Social Security Number was 330-05-6970.¹¹ Jasper Lewis Jones was buried at Knoxville Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Illinois.^2,4 He was born on August 21, 1914 at Orange Township, Knox Co., Illinois.^11,2,4,6 He married Shirley Ann Whitcomb on May 11, 1946 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Illinois.^2,3,4 Jasper Lewis Jones died on October 20, 2007 at Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois, at age 93.^11,2,3,4 He GALESBURG - Jasper Lewis Jones, 93, 550 E. Carl Sandburg Drive, Galesburg, died at 3:45 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 20, 2007) in Galesburg Cottage Hospital. He was born Aug. 21, 1914, in Orange Township, Knox County, the son of Kline and Ferole Smith Jones. He married Shirley A. Whitcomb on May 11, 1946 in Knoxville. She survives. Also surviving are four daughters, Kathleen Shaw, Galesburg, Yvette (and Dan) Boone, Morristown, Tenn., Beverly (and William) Nugent, Las Vegas, Nev., and Debby Smith Jones, Galesburg; a son, Richard (and Bonnie) Jones, Galesburg; a sister, Ruth Pruett, Knoxville; a brother, Lowell F. Jones, Denver, Colo; eight grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and four sisters. He was a salesman for Trapp Ford and then was shop foreman for Weaver Chrysler. He was owner of Jonesie's Cafe for eight years. He was a custodian for Galesburg School District 205 for 12 years. He retired in 1976. He attended Knoxville High School. He was a member of First Christian Church in Galesburg. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 2257. He had lived in this area his entire life. He served in the Army during WWII from 1941 to 1945 achieving the rank of staff sergeant. He was stationed in the Western Pacific. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, in Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. The Rev. M.J. Fitch and the Rev. Greg Fitch will officiate. Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Burial will be in Knoxville Cemetery, with military rites by Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post 285. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church or the Multiple Sclerosis Society. on October 21, 2007.²

     His Social Security Number was 330-05-7901.⁵ Frank Lowell Jones was born on February 22, 1916 at DeLong, Knox Co., Illinois.^4,5,6 He married Emma Louise White on December 31, 1937 at Burlington, Des Moines Co., Iowa.⁴ Frank Lowell Jones died on November 10, 2007 at age 91.⁵

     Idamae Jones was buried at Haynes Cemetery, DeLong, Knox Co., Illinois.^2,7 Her Social Security Number was 331-44-5416.⁸ She was born on April 30, 1917 at DeLong, Knox Co., Illinois.^8,2,7,3 As of September 2, 1933,her married name was Howerter.² She married Glee Frank Howerter on September 2, 1933 at Palmyra, Marion Co., Missouri.^2,9 Idamae Jones died on March 7, 2000 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Illinois, at age 82.^8,2,7 She Idamae Howerter, 82, of 1384 N. Henderson died at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville. Born April 30, 1917, in DeLong to Kline and Ferole Smith Jones, she married Glee Howerter on Sept. 2, 1933, in Palmyra, Mo. Surviving are one son, Frank of Seattle; three daughters, Colleen White of Knoxville, Mrs. David (Bee) Reynolds of Galesburg and Mrs. Terry (Melody) Andrews of Abingdon; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jasper Jones of Galesburg and Lowell Jones of Colorado; and two sisters, Ruth Pruett and Jennie Parrish, both of Galesburg. She was preceded in death by one son, Jimmie Glee Howerter; one brother; and two sisters. She worked in the dietary department at Galesburg Research Hospital and also was a nurse's aide at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. She was a member of First Christian Church in Knoxville. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Haynes Cemetery in DeLong. The Rev. Jeremy Henson will officiate. There will be no visitation. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Shriners' Hospitals for Children or any charity. on March 9, 2000.²

     Maxine Lois Jones GALESBURG - Maxine Whitcomb, 71, of 1384 N. Henderson died at 11:12 p.m. Monday (June 25, 1990) at Cottage Hospital. Born Nov. 12, 1918, in Hermon to Charles K. and Ferole B. Smith Joes, she married Wendell F. "Sam" Whitcomb in Missouri on Sep. 18, 1940. He died in 1968. She was a graduate of Carl Sandberg College's Licensed Practical Nursing School and worked as a licensed practical nurse at the Knox County Nursing Home for 20 years before retiring five years ago. She was a member of First Christian Church. Surviving are one son, Max of Galesburg; three daughters, Joan Larsen of Decatur, Linda Porch of San Diego and Jackie Copeland of Denver; and eight grandchilddren. Also surviving are three brothers, Jasper Jones of Galesburg, Lowell Jones of Mission, Texas, and Charlie Jones of Wataga; and four sisters, Ruth Pruett, Ida Mae Howerter and Jennie Lee Parrish, all of Galesburg, and her twin sister, Pauline Bliss of Quincy. Private graveside services will be Friday in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens.⁹ She was buried at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois.^10,9 Her Social Security Number was 325-14-7502.¹¹ She was born on November 12, 1918 at Hermon, Knox Co., Illinois.^11,10,4,9 As of September 18, 1940,her married name was Whitcomb.³ She married Wendell Fremont “Sam” Whitcomb on September 18, 1940 at Canton, Lewis Co., Missouri.^3,5,9 As of September, 1972,her married name was Black.¹² Maxine Lois Jones married Floyd Duane Black in September, 1972 at Knox Co., Illinois.^8,12 Maxine Lois Jones died on June 25, 1990 at Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois, at age 71.^11,10,9

     Pauline Louise Jones was buried at Avon Cemetery, Avon, Fulton Co., Illinois.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 325-14-7503.⁸ Her married name was Bliss.⁶ Her married name was McKelvie.⁹ She married Royal Martin Bliss.⁶ Pauline Louise Jones married Unknown McKelvie.^9,3 Pauline Louise Jones was born on November 12, 1918 at DeLong, Knox Co., Illinois.^8,7,3 She died on October 26, 1999 at Illinois at age 80.^8,7

     Her Social Security Number was 338-16-6622.⁷ Jennie Lee Jones was buried at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois.^2,8 She was born on March 28, 1922 at DeLong, Knox Co., Illinois.^7,2,8 As of January 30, 1946,her married name was Johnson.² She married Dorrance Stanley Johnson on January 30, 1946 at Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois.² As of March 6, 1971,her married name was Parrish.² Jennie Lee Jones married Edwin V. Parrish on March 6, 1971.^2,9,4 Jennie Lee Jones died on July 11, 2007 at Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois, at age 85.^7,2,8,9 She GALESBURG - Jennie Lee Parrish, 85, 550 E. North St., died at 4:15 a.m. today (July 11, 2007) in Galesburg Cottage Hospital. She was born March 28, 1922, in Delong, the daughter of Kline and Ferole Smith Jones. She married Dorrance Johnson on Jan. 30, 1946, in Galesburg. He preceded her in death. She married Edwin Parrish on March 6, 1971, in Knoxville. He survives. Also surviving are two sons, Bruce (and Susie) Johnson, Galesburg, and Gary Johnson, Dahinda; two stepsons, Gregory Parrish, Indianola, Iowa, and Jeffrey (and Cindy) Parrish, Louisville, Ky; two daughters, Janice (and Don) Sundquist, Knoxville, and Dorrene (and Mike) Endicott, Rock Island; two brothers, Jasper Jones, Galesburg, and Lowell Jones of Colorado; a sister, Ruth Pruett, Knoxville; seven grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and four stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother and three sisters. She graduated from Knoxville High School in 1940. She was a waitress for more than 40 years at Club 19 and Hobby Grill in Knoxville. She lived in Galesburg most her life. She was an avid bingo player. Service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel, with the Rev. Kirk Kendall officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Private family burial will be Monday in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Beacon of Hope Hospice. on July 11, 2007.²

     Charles Kline Jones was buried at Knoxville Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Illinois.^3,7 He was born on August 16, 1925 at Orange Township, Knox Co., Illinois.^3,4,7,8 He died on July 24, 1997 at age 71.^3,7,8

     Her Social Security Number was 347-18-2386.³ Shirley Ann Whitcomb was buried at Knoxville Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Illinois.^2,4 She was born on November 2, 1922 at Kewanee, Henry Co., Illinois.^2,3 As of May 11, 1946,her married name was Jones.¹ She married Jasper Lewis Jones, son of Charles Kline Jones and Ferole Beatrice Smith, on May 11, 1946 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Illinois.^1,2,4 Shirley Ann Whitcomb died on February 20, 2008 at Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois, at age 85.^2,4,3 She GALESBURG - Shirley Ann Jones, 85, Galesburg, died at 10:10 a.m. Wednesday (Feb. 20, 2008) in Galesburg Cottage Hospital. She was born Nov. 2, 1922, in Kewanee, the daughter of Wilbur and Verda Culver Whitcomb and was raised by her mother Verda and her stepfather, George Goff. Shirley married Jasper Lewis Jones on May 11, 1946, in Knoxville. Jasper preceded her in death Oct. 20, 2007. Surviving are four daughters, Kathleen Shaw, Galesburg, Yvette (and Dan) Boone, Morristown, Tenn., Beverly (and William) Nugent, Las Vegas, Nev., and Deborah Smith Jones, Galesburg; a son, Richard (and Bonnie) Jones, Galesburg; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lucille Sonnenberg, Davenport, Iowa. She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Shirley was a secretary at the former Galesburg State Research Hospital for 27 years, retiring in 1985. She graduated from Knoxville High School in 1940 and from Brown's Business College. She was a member of First Christian Church, VFW Post 2257 Auxiliary and a former member of Professional Secretaries International. She lived in the area all her life. Burial will be in Knoxville Cemetery. on February 21, 2008.²

     Her Social Security Number was 358-40-7616.⁶ Kathleen Ann Jones was born on September 21, 1947.^6,3 As of December 27, 1966,her married name was Shaw.⁴ She married James C. Shaw on December 27, 1966 at Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois.⁴ Kathleen Ann Jones died on March 9, 2009 at Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois, at age 61.^6,3 She GALESBURG - Kathleen Shaw of Galesburg died March 9, 2009, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. She is again with her parents as she was as the first born child of Jasper and Shirley Jones on Sept. 21, 1947. Kathleen is the mother of Jennifer (Marlon) Burton of Park Forest and Natalie Shaw of Peoria. She is the grandmother of Alexa Harris, Anthony Townsend, Kyler and Kaydem West, and Amari and Aubrey Burton. Her sister, Yvette (Dan) Boone of Morristown, Tenn., has been her supportive sibling during her illness. Also surviving are Kathleen's dear friends who were her strength, Al Urena, Connie Leath and Rick Bettisworth, all of Galesburg. She was a member of Galesburg Elk's Lodge 894 and Amvets. She was nominated to Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges 1992-1993. Per her wishes, she was cremated. on March 13, 2009.³

     Yvette Sue Jones was buried at Hamblen Memory Gardens, Morristown, Hamblen Co., Tennessee.³ Her married name was Boone.¹ She married Dan Boone.^1,2,4 Yvette Sue Jones was born on October 21, 1949 at Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois.³ She died on July 19, 2020 at Dandridge, Jefferson Co., Tennessee, at age 70.³ She DANDRIDGE, Tenn. - Yvette Sue Jones, 70, formerly of Galesburg, Illinois, died at Jefferson County Nursing Home, Dandridge, Tennessee, on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Yvette was born in Galesburg on Oct. 21, 1949, where she lived until 2001 before moving to Morristown, Tennessee, to be near her children and grandchildren. Yvette was a survivor of multiple sclerosis from 1990 until her passing. She was a member of Buffalo Trail Baptist Church and loved God and her family so much. Yvette was preceded in death by her parents, Jasper and Shirley Jones; and her sister, Kathy Shaw. Yvette is survived by her daughters, Ronette (John) Koogler and Ronia (Shane) Over, all of Morristown; grandchildren, Chelsey, Julia and Jon Koogler and Serenity and Mackenzy Over, all of Morristown; sisters, Bev (Bill) Nugent of Las Vegas and Debbie Smith of Galesburg; brother, Rick (Bonnie) Jones of Galesburg; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at the graveside in Hamblen Memory Gardens at 10 a.m. Friday, July 24, 2020, with Dr. Keith Mowery officiating. on July 23, 2020.³

     His Social Security Number was 341-12-7890.⁴ John Andrew Pruett was buried at Knoxville Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Illinois.² He was born on January 12, 1912 at Du Quoin, Perry Co., Illinois.^4,3,5 He married Ruth Marentha Jones, daughter of Charles Kline Jones and Ferole Beatrice Smith, on July 16, 1932 at Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois.^1,5 John Andrew Pruett died on December 20, 1972 at Wataga, Knox Co., Illinois, at age 60.^1,4,5 He WATAGA - John A. Pruett, 60, of 327 Prairie St., died Wednesday at 9:20 p.m. at his home. He was born Jan. 12, 1912, at DuQuoin. He married the former Ruth Jones on July 16, 1932, at Galesburg. Surviving with the widow are two daughters, Mrs. Theodore Putnam, Knoxville, and Mrs. Gene (Sally) Ford, Canton; son, John L. of Knoxville; eight grandchildren; a brother, Ottes of Maquon, and a sister, Mrs. May Nelson, Galesburg. Burial will be at Knoxville Cemetery. on December 21, 1972.⁵

     Theodore Leslie "Ted" Putnam was buried at Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois.^2,3,5 His Social Security Number was 330-28-5385.⁴ He was born on November 13, 1933 at Gilson, Peoria Co., Illinois.^2,3,4,5 He married Marilyn L. Pruett, daughter of John Andrew Pruett and Ruth Marentha Jones, on July 5, 1953 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Illinois.² Theodore Leslie "Ted" Putnam died on January 24, 1997 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at age 63.^2,3,4,5 He MANITO - Theodore L. "Ted" Putnam, 63, of 509 Pontiac Road, formerly of Knoxville, died at 4:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 1997, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born Nov. 13, 1933, in Gilson to Budd D. and Inez Boyd Putnam, he married Marilyn Pruett on July 4, 1953, in Knoxville. Surviving are three sons, John D. "J.D." and Phillip, both of Knoxville, and Brian of Gilson; two brothers, Thomas of Gilson and C. Robert of Knoxville; six grandchildren; and friend, Rhonda Weiss, with whom he made his home. Two sisters preceded him in death. A Navy veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of Maquon American Legion Post 1099, where he served as commander in 1960 and 1961. He worked at Strode Garage Inc. in Maquon, which he later owned and operated. He last worked at John Bearce Auto Mall in East Peoria. He was a driver for Rapatee-Maquon-Gilson Ambulance Service and was a former member of Maquon Fire Department. He was a former member of Galesburg Pilots Club, Knoxville Jaycees, Ford Motor Co. National Dealer Council and was former director of the Ford Dealers Advertising Fund Committee. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery in Galesburg, with military rites by the Navy Reserve Training Center of Peoria. on January 25, 1997.²

     Glee Frank Howerter was buried at Haynes Cemetery, DeLong, Knox Co., Illinois.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 341-12-7837.⁶ He was born on September 15, 1912 at Orange, Knox Co., Illinois.^2,3,4,5 He married Idamae Jones, daughter of Charles Kline Jones and Ferole Beatrice Smith, on September 2, 1933 at Palmyra, Marion Co., Missouri.^1,5 Glee Frank Howerter died on September 8, 1994 at Abington, Knox Co., Illinois, at age 81.^2,6,5 He ABINGDON - Glee F. Howerter, 81, of the Care Center of Abingdon died at 11:05 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 1994, at the center. Born Sept. 15, 1912, in Orange Township to I.H. and LuEmma Asbury Howerter, he married Idamae Jones in 1933 in Palmyra, Mo. Surviving are one son, Frank L. of Seattle; three daughters, Colleen Johnson of Knoxville, Mrs. David (Bee) Reynolds of Galesburg and Mrs. Richard (Melody) Bowen of Avon; one sister, Mabel King of Galesburg; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. One son, Jimmie Glee, and four brothers preceded him in death. He operated a trucking and corn shelling business in DeLong, retiring in 1966. He was a past member of Moose Lodge and Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge 518. Private graveside services will be Saturday at Haynes Cemetery in DeLong. on September 10, 1994.⁵

     Wendell Fremont “Sam” Whitcomb was buried at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois.^4,2 He was born on February 18, 1918 at Woodhull, Henry Co., Illinois.^2,4 He married Maxine Lois Jones, daughter of Charles Kline Jones and Ferole Beatrice Smith, on September 18, 1940 at Canton, Lewis Co., Missouri.^2,3,5 Wendell Fremont “Sam” Whitcomb Wendell F. (Sam) Whitcomb, 49, of 942 S. Chambers St., died Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. at Cottage Hospital, where he was admitted Tuesday night. He was born Feb. 18, 1918, at Woodhull, and was graduated from Woodhull High School in 1936. He lived in Galesburg for the past 19 years. Mr. Whitcomb was a member of the Clover Chapel Church at Woodhull. On Sept. 18, 1940, he married Maxine L. Jones at Canton, Mo. She survives with a son, Max, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Larry (Joan) Murk of St. Augustine, Linda of Rockford and Mrs. Richard (Jackie) Copeland of Evergreen Park; a brother, Wayne of California; his mother, Mrs. Frank Riel of Galesburg, and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. on January 3, 1968.² He died on January 3, 1968 at Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois, at age 49.^4,2