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     Lorenzo Clyde Hubbard was buried at White Hall Cemetery, White Hall Township, Greene Co., Illinois.⁵ His Social Security Number was 358-30-8887.⁷ He was born on November 20, 1882 at Greene Co., Illinois.^2,4,7 He married Laura Maude Otey, daughter of Aaron Otey and Nancy Bashore, on September 28, 1902 at Greene Co., Illinois.^1,6 Lorenzo Clyde Hubbard died on November 28, 1973 at Illinois at age 91.⁵

     Ellen Florence "Nellie" Otey was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.^2,5 She was born on October 10, 1880 at White Hall Township, Greene Co., Illinois.^6,5 As of May 1, 1898,her married name was Kinser.³ She married John Michael Kinser on May 1, 1898 at Greene Co., Illinois.^1,2,5,3,4 Ellen Florence "Nellie" Otey died on August 19, 1945 at Carrollton, Greene Co., Illinois, at age 64.^1,2,5 She GREENFIELD - Mrs. Ellen Florence Kinser, 64, died at Boyd Memorial Hospital, Carrollton, at 3:45 a.m. Sunday afternoon after a month's illness. She was born on a farm near White Hall, Oct. 10, 1880, the daughter of Aaron and Nancy Bashore Otey, and married John Kinser, May 1, 1898. Five children, four of whom survivce, were born to the couple. Survivors include her husband, the children: Mrs. Ralph Chapman, Guy O. Kinser, and Lynn Kinser of Greenfield, and Mrs. Allen Cole of Scottville; 14 grandchildren, a brother Clevlie Otey, of White Hall; and two sisters, Mrs. C. M. Gott of Lawrenceville, Mo., and Mrs. Charles Cobb of Kansas City, Kan. Funeral services are to be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Baptist Church by Dr. Frank Crouch of Carlinville. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery here. on August 20, 1945.⁵

     John Michael Kinser was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.^3,7 He was born on April 5, 1878 at Greene Co., Illinois.^3,7,5,6 He married Ellen Florence "Nellie" Otey, daughter of Aaron Otey and Nancy Bashore, on May 1, 1898 at Greene Co., Illinois.^1,3,8,4,7 John Michael Kinser married Barbara Bunse on February 23, 1947 at Alton, Madison Co., Illinois.^7,9 John Michael Kinser GREENFIELD - John M. Kinser, 76, prominent farmer and land owner who resided three miles west of here, died at 6:30 a.m. today in Boyd Memorial Hospital. Mr. Kinser was the son of Issac R. and Naomi Young Kinser and was born west of White Hall on April 5, 1878. He moved to this area from Virdin 35 years ago. His first wife, the former Nellie Otey, died on Aug. 19, 1945, on Feb. 23, 1947 he married Barbara Bunse of Alton who survives along with two daughters, Mrs. Floyd K. Chapman of Harrington, Ill., and Mrs. Allen Cole of Palmyra; two sons, Guy and Lynn, both of Greenfield; five brothers, Glenn, Carl and Mark, all of White Hall, Otho of Carrollton and Ross of Greenfield, and two sisters, Mrs. E. L. Blair of West Bend, Iowa, and Mrs. Delia Kinser of While Hall. Mr. Kinser was a member of the Modern Woodmen, Greenfield Masonic Lodge and was a charter member of the Greene County Farm Bureau. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. on August 6, 1954.⁷ He died on August 6, 1954 at Carrollton, Greene Co., Illinois, at age 76.⁷

     Floy Mae Kinser was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.^3,6 She was born on February 13, 1901 at White Hall Township, Greene Co., Illinois.³ As of 1921,her married name was Chapman.³ She married Ralph Berwell Chapman in 1921.^3,7 Floy Mae Kinser died on October 7, 1998 at Jacksonville, Morgan Co., Illinois, at age 97.³ She GREENFIELD - Floy Mae Kinser Chapman, 97, of Greenfield died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1998, at Passavant Area Hospital. She was born Feb. 13, 1901, west of White Hall, the daughter of John M. and Ellen Otey Kinser. She married Ralph B. Chapman in 1921; he preceded her in death in 1947. She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Hazel V. Miller. Mrs. Chapman was a 1918 graduate of Virden High School and attended Illinois State Normal University (now Illinois State University). She earned additional credits from the University of Missouri and Western Illinois University. She was a teacher in Greene County schools including Benear, Pleasant Point, Douglas, Wrights and Burroughs. Her last full-time teaching assignment was the Greenfield kindergarten class of 1961-62. She was a longtime member of Greenfield First Baptist Church where she served as Sunday school superintendent and class teacher. Survivors: three sons, Ralph (wife, Wilma) Chapman of Roodhouse, John A. (wife, Mary) Chapman of Wahoo, Neb., and James E. (wife, Helen) Chapman of Surfside Beach, S.C; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mabel Kinser Cole of Palmyra. Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Shields Memorial Home, Greenfield, the Rev. Garrett Melvin officiating. Interment: Oak Wood Cemetery, north of Greenfield. on October 9, 1998.³

     Guy Otey Kinser was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.^8,7 His Social Security Number was 358-30-8177.⁹ He was born on December 1, 1902 at White Hall Township, Greene Co., Illinois.^9,8,3,7 He married Helen H. Rawe on August 29, 1926 at Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.^10,7 Guy Otey Kinser died on October 13, 1967 at Carrollton, Greene Co., Illinois, at age 64.^8,7 He GREENFIELD — Guy O. Kinser, 64, a farmer of near Greenfield, and supervisor of Rubicon Township for 12 years, died Friday at 6:45 p.m. in Boyd Memorial Hospital, Carrollton. He had been hospitalized two days, but in ill health for several months. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Kinser, he was born Dec. 1, 1902, at White Hall. He was a 1921 graduate of Greenfield High School. Mr. Kinser was a member of he Sportsman Club and Camp 495, Modern Woodmen of America. Survivors are his widow, the former Helen Rawe, whom he married Aug. 28, 1926, in Greenfield; three sons, Guy O. Jr. Greenfield; William, Brighton and J. Russell, Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Ronny Kipling Marietta; a brother, Lynn Greenfield; two sisters, Mrs. Floy Chapman, Greenfield, and Mrs. Allen Cole, Palmyra, and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sunday at 3 p.m. in Shields Memorial Home followed by burial in Oak Wood Cemetery. on October 14, 1967.⁷

     Isaac Lynn Kinser was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.^3,11 His Social Security Number was 358-30-8624.⁴ He was born on September 13, 1905 at Greene Co., Illinois.^3,4,5 He married Norma G. Jackson on November 30, 1930 at Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.¹² Isaac Lynn Kinser died on September 2, 1996 at Jacksonville, Morgan Co., Illinois, at age 90.^3,4,11 He GREENFIELD - Lynn Kinser, 90, of Greenfield died Monday at Passavant Area Hospital, Jacksonville. Survivors: a son, Robert L. Kinser of Carlinville; a daughter, Carole Griswold of Greenfield; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Floy Chapman of White Hall and Mabel K. Cole of Palmyra. Burial: Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield. on September 4, 1996.¹¹

     Mabel Rosetta Kinser was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.² She was born on August 16, 1910 at Sangamon Co., Illinois.² As of April 5, 1931,her married name was Cole.² She married George Allen Cole on April 5, 1931 at Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.² Mabel Rosetta Kinser died on April 16, 2015 at Girard, Macoupin Co., Illinois, at age 104.² She PALMYRA - Mabel Rosetta Kinser Cole, 104, passed on to be with her Savior Jesus Christ, April 17, 2015, at the Pleasant Hill Village in Girard. She was born to John Michael and Ellen Otey Kinser August 16, 1910, east of Virden on the Sangamon and Macoupin counties line. At the age of nine, she and her family moved to Greenfield. On April 5, 1931, Mabel was married to George Allen Cole at the home of her parents west of Greenfield. Mabel and Allen spent most of their 61 years together on their farm west of Palmyra. She was preceded in death by her husband on January 7, 1993. Mrs. Cole's passion was for educating young minds and inspiring young people to "use your mind". Following graduation from Greenfield High School in 1928, she attended six weeks of training at Illinois State Teachers College, Normal, Ill., and began teaching in a one-room country school. She led 4-H clubs, taught Sunday School classes, and was actively involved in Home Bureau while rearing her four children. She then resumed teaching school by accepting the position to teach Headstart at Nilwood. She then taught at schools in Girard and Palmyra. Mabel was an avid reader as well as writer of poems, prose, and short stories. She also loved writing contest entries winning several prizes including a trip to the New York World's Fair while a member of the Springfield contest club. In 1991, she was honored by Lt. Governor Corrinne Wood with the Illinois Woman of Achievement Award. She was inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame in 2007. Mabel was the last surviving founding member of the Silver Strands Senior Citizens Center in Palmyra. Mabel's Christian beliefs were witnessed strongly throughout her life. As a child she attended Wesley Chapel Church east of Virden and then Greenfield First Baptist Church where she had membership throughout her life. Mabel and Allen were the parents of four children, David (Shirley) of Danville, Gale (Joy) of Palmyra, Nancy Vial of Pontiac, and Kendall (Charlot) of Virden. There are 13 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 21 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Guy and Lynn Kinser; her sister, Floy Kinser Chapman; and one grandson, Jonathan Vial. Burial will be in nearby Oak Wood Cemetery. on April 19, 2015.²

     His Social Security Number was 325-18-3334.⁴ Ralph Berwell Chapman was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.³ He was born on February 25, 1894 at Holdrege, Phelps Co., Nebraska.^4,5,6,7,8 He married Floy Mae Kinser, daughter of John Michael Kinser and Ellen Florence "Nellie" Otey, in 1921.^2,5 Ralph Berwell Chapman died on February 4, 1947 at Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois, at age 52.^5,8

     Hazel V. Chapman was buried at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Wrights, Greene Co., Illinois.⁷ She was born in 1925 at Illinois.^1,7 As of March 15, 1952,her married name was Miller.³ She married John Robert "Bob" Miller on March 15, 1952 at Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.³ Hazel V. Chapman died on October 13, 1988 at Dallas Co., Texas.⁸

     Ralph Warren Chapman was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.^2,8 His Social Security Number was 723-03-3674.⁹ He was born on January 23, 1928 at Moweaqua, Illinois.^2,9,3 He married Wilma Dolores Ballard on September 10, 1950 at Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.^2,10 Ralph Warren Chapman died on November 21, 2009 at Jacksonville, Morgan Co., Illinois, at age 81.^2,9,8 He Ralph W. Chapman, 82, of rural Roodhouse, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the Jacksonville Convelescent Center. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Shields-Bishop Funeral Home in Greenfield, with burial at Oak Wood Cemetery near Greenfield, where military rites will be conducted by Legion Fitzsimmons Post 225. Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. at the funeral home. on November 22, 2009.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 337-16-8587.³ John Robert "Bob" Miller was buried at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Wrights, Greene Co., Illinois.⁴ He was born on March 1, 1921 at Jackson, Hinds Co., Mississippi.^1,3,2 He married Hazel V. Chapman, daughter of Ralph Berwell Chapman and Floy Mae Kinser, on March 15, 1952 at Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.¹ John Robert "Bob" Miller died on January 2, 2011 at Quincy, Adams Co., Illinois, at age 89.^1,3 He John Robert (Bob) Miller, 89, of Greenfield, Ill., died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Ill. He was born March 1, 1921, in Jackson, Miss., to John Rabb and Stella Johnson Miller. He graduated from Medora High School in 1939 and from Coyne Electrical School in Chicago in 1940. He served in the U.S. Navy, 29th Construction Battalion (Seabees) from 1942 until 1946, having been stationed in England, Ireland, Scotland and the Philippines. He married Hazel V. Chapman on March 15, 1952, in Greenfield, Ill. They lived most of their married life in the Wrights/Greenfield area, but also lived in Patoka and Springfield, Ill., and Dallas, Texas. Bob was active in the Greene County Agricultural Fair Association for 20 years, serving on the executive board and as superintendent of the sheep barn for 17 years. He was made an honorary director in 1976. He was a past secretary of the Central Zone of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs. He was a lifelong Democrat and a former precinct committeeman for Rockbridge Township. He enjoyed flower gardening, decorating his home for Christmas, and following the Cubs. He is survived by three daughters, Beverly (David) Crone of Jerseyville, Valerie (Hal) Hudson of Mason City, Iowa, and Vanessa Miller (Alan Foster) of Belleville; one son, Jeffrey Miller of Knoxville, Tenn; grandchildren, Kathleen Crone Eagleton, Christopher, William and Patrick Crone, Rachel and Michael Hudson, and Leah and Jonathan Miller; nine great-grandchildren; and sisters, Vivian (Richard Carl) Wright and Emma Lou Sullivan, and brother, Richard (Earlene) Miller, all of Jerseyville. He was preceded in death by his wife on Oct. 13, 1988; his parents; brothers, Warren and Charles; and a foster sister, Lula Parish. Burial at Hickory Grove Cemetery. on January 3, 2011.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 324-26-9105.³ Wilma Dolores Ballard was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.^1,2 She was born on January 5, 1930 at Athensville Township, Greene Co., Illinois.^1,4,2,3 As of September 10, 1950,her married name was Chapman.¹ She married Ralph Warren Chapman, son of Ralph Berwell Chapman and Floy Mae Kinser, on September 10, 1950 at Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.^1,2 Wilma Dolores Ballard died on July 20, 2003 at White Hall Township, Greene Co., Illinois, at age 73.^1,4,2,3 She ROODHOUSE - Wilma D. Chapman, 73, of rural Roodhouse died Sunday, July 20, 2003, at White Hall Multicare Center. She was born Jan. 5, 1930, in rural Roodhouse, the daughter of H. Vernon and I. Doris Maberry Ballard. She married Ralph W. Chapman in 1950 in Greenfield. Mrs. Chapman was a homemaker and a member of Charity Southern Baptist Church in Greenfield. Survivors: husband, Ralph W; a daughter, Rebecca (husband, Robert L.) Barnes of Greenfield; and two grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Shields Memorial Home, Greenfield, the Rev. David Ford officiating. Burial: Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield. on July 22, 2003.²

     John Arthur Chapman Our loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and friend, John Arthur Chapman, (84) of Greenfield, Illinois passed away at Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville, Illinois on November 8th, 2017. John was born in Whitehall, Illinois to Ralph Chapman and Floy (Kinser) Chapman. Second youngest of four siblings, John grew up in Greenfield where he attended Burroughs Country School and Greenfield High. He excelled in academics, sports (running track), and in Scouting. While attending High School he met the love of his life and his future Bride, Mary Cunningham. They were married in 1952 and began their life adventure together. Shortly after his marriage, he proudly served our nation during the Korean War. Following military service he returned to the area where he entered the University of Illinois under the GI Bill. While studying at the University their first child (Julie) was born. After graduating with a degree in Agricultural Engineering, he worked for a small company and began post graduate studies towards earning his Master’s degree. During this time a second child (Andrew) was born. In 1960, John and Mary moved to Shelbyville Illinois where he worked for Oliver Corporation as a senior Product Development Engineer focussing on the further development of corn pickers. They became very active in the Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon and elder. In 1965 the family moved to Nebraska, eventually calling Wahoo Nebraska home for 30 years. During this time, John began a prolific 34 year career at Valmont Industries in Valley Nebraska. Progressing within Valmont, John held many positions, initially as an Engineer in the Irrigation Division, VP of Engineering, and Director of Research and Chief Product Manager. He became a Registered Professional Engineer and finished his requirements for his Master of Science Degree at the University of Nebraska. As an inventor, John holds 12 patents; all are related to irrigation equipment. He was a 50+ year member of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers and was honored and elected as a Fellow within ASAE in 1995. He also received the Industry Lifetime Achievement Award from the Irrigation Manufacturers Association. He was active in The Presbyterian Church of Wahoo serving as an Elder and a Boy Scout Leader. John was very proud of his contribution to humankind. His patents evolved into the creation and the betterment of the Center Pivot irrigation system. John traveled the world, his work can be seen throughout 5 continents. He felt travel was part of his Christian Commitment.
He often said “the world is just one very large desert that needs to be irrigated”. He also said “to live life as he did, could only be done with a wonderful and trusting wife, two great kids and divine intervention”. John retired in 2000, when he and Mary relocated to a small farm east of Greenfield Illinois. Throughout his retirement, he actively and humbly served as a Sunday school teacher and leader at the Greenfield United Methodist Church. One of his greatest joys during retirement were the visits of his only grandchild Camille. His principle activities for the past few years have been tending to his land and enjoying time with his Bride. The next time you are flying, and you happen to see a green circle of earth in the fields down below, think of John Chapman. John often said, “It has been a great joy to be blessed with the opportunity to contribute to the world with something that can be seen from the heavens”. John and Mary would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this December 14, 2017. John Chapman is survived by his Bride Mary R. Chapman, daughter Julie Chapman of Carlinville, Illinois, son Andrew Chapman (Donaday) of Houston, Texas, granddaughter Camille Chapman of Santa Monica, California, brother James Chapman of Surfside Beach, South Carolina, along with many nieces and nephews and a lifetime of friends and colleagues. He was proceeded in death by parents, Ralph & Floy Chapman, brother Ralph Chapman, and sister Hazel Miller. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 13, 2017 at Greenfield United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Hickory Grove Cemetery in Wrights.³ He was buried at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Wrights, Greene Co., Illinois.³ He was born on September 26, 1933 at White Hall, Greene Co., Illinois.^5,3 He married Mary R. Cunningham on December 17, 1952.³ John Arthur Chapman died on November 8, 2017 at Jacksonville, Morgan Co., Illinois, at age 84.³

     James Edward Chapman was buried at Brighton City Cemetery, Brighton, Macoupin Co., Illinois.³ He married Helen Player.³ James Edward Chapman was born on September 24, 1934 at White Hall, Greene Co., Illinois.³ He died on March 9, 2020 at Surfside Beach, Horry Co., South Carolina, at age 85.³ He SOUTH CAROLINA — James Edward Chapman, 85, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on March 9, 2020 in Surfside Beach, South Carolina. He was born on Sept. 24, 1934 in White Hall, Illinois, to Ralph B and Floy (Kinser) Chapman. James is survived by his wife, Helen (Player) Chapman; son, Terry Lyn Chapman; granddaughters, Lyn Ann (Bill) Wilson of Urbana, Illinois, Donna Jo (Tom) Inman of Rockbridge, Illinois, Pam (David) Jones of Greenfield, Illinois; stepdaughters, Sheila Colarusso of Lowell, Massachusetts and Kortnie Platt of Layton, Utah; step-son, Steven Turner of Las Vegas, Nevada; great-grandsons, Darren and Kenneth Inman; great-granddaughters, Brittany Jones, Kaitlyn Jones, Holly Jones, Hunter Jones and Meagan Jones; and great great-grandson, Paisley Jones. He was proceeded in death by, his parents; brothers, Ralph W. Chapman and John A. Chapman; sister, Hazel Miller; and two step-sons, Bill Turner and Rick Turner. James was a US Air Force Veteran serving from 1957 to 1962. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 13, at the Brighton Cemetery with Rev. Rob Cleeton officiating. Alton Post 1308 Ritual Team will provide full military honors. on March 13, 2020.³

     His Social Security Number was 350-32-0657.⁶ George Allen Cole was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.^4,5 He was born on February 17, 1908 at Greene Co., Illinois.^2,4,6 He married Mabel Rosetta Kinser, daughter of John Michael Kinser and Ellen Florence "Nellie" Otey, on April 5, 1931 at Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.¹ George Allen Cole died on January 7, 1993 at Jacksonville, Morgan Co., Illinois, at age 84.^1,4,6,5 He BLACKSTONE - George Allen Cole, 84, of rural Palmyra, father of a Blackstone woman, died at 5:45 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 7, 1993) at Barton Stone Christian Home, Jacksonville. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Greenfield. Burial will be in Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield. Among Mr. Cole's survivors is a daughter, Nancy Vial, Blackstone. Mr. Cole was a farmer most of his life and a skilled woodworker and furniture craftsman in the Greenfield area. He was a Senior Olympics medalist. on January 11, 1993.⁵

     Helen H. Rawe was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.² Her Social Security Number was 333-44-9072.³ She was born on February 9, 1904 at Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.^2,3,1 As of August 29, 1926,her married name was Kinser.¹ She married Guy Otey Kinser, son of John Michael Kinser and Ellen Florence "Nellie" Otey, on August 29, 1926 at Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.^1,4 Helen H. Rawe died on August 18, 1988 at Carrollton, Greene Co., Illinois, at age 84.^2,1 She Helen Kinser, 84, of Greenfield died at 10:55 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 18 at Reisch Memorial Nursing Home in Carrollton. She was born Feb 9, 1904 in Greenfield, daughter of Joseph and Nellie Dorsey Rawe. She married Guy O. Kinser Aug 29, 1926 in Greenfield. He preceded her in death Oct. 17, 1967. She was also preceded in death by a sister, a brother and two grandchildren. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Greenfield. Burial will be in Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield. on August 19, 1988.¹

     Guy Otey Kinser Jr. was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.^2,3 He was born on July 30, 1927 at Wood River, Madison Co., Illinois.^2,3 He married Della Imogene Allen on December 9, 1951 at Rockbridge, Greene Co., Illinois.^6,2,7 Guy Otey Kinser Jr. died on October 10, 2018 at Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois, at age 91.^2,3 He GREENFIELD — Guy O. "Red" Kinser Jr., 91, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, at his home. He was born July 30, 1927, in Wood River to Guy O. Sr. and Helen (Rawe) Kinser. He married Della Allen on Dec. 9, 1951, at Rockbridge Baptist Church in Rockbridge, and she preceded him in death on May 9, 2017. Surviving are a daughter, Guylia (David) Grigsby of Hillsboro; four sons, Benjamin (Suzi) Kinser of Winchester, Michael (Sherry) Kinser of Greenfield, John (Gina) Kinser of Carlinville and James Kinser of Greenfield; 13 grandchildren, Philip (Mark Fong) Grigsby, Timothy Grigsby, Angela (Ryker) Scott, Melissa (Chris) McMillen, Julie Kinser, Rachel Kinser, Joe (Beth) Kinser, Josh (Kayla) Kinser, Kaitlin (Jeffrey) Wilhite, Zain Kinser, Zoe Kinser, Katie (John) Borgens and Derek Grey; 11 great-grandchildren, Venessa Scott, Jordan and Breanna McMillen, Kylie, Ava and Duke Kinser, Cullan and Bronson Kinser, and Isabella, Chase and Gabriel Borgens; one sister, Jane (Bud) Dorethy of Colchester; several neices and nephews; and two sisters-in-law, Donna and Helen. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Russ Kinser and Bill Kinser; and one grandson, Quentin Kinser. Guy graduated in 1945 from Greenfield High School and then served in the Army Air Forces during World War II. He was a retired farmer, served on the Greene County Board, and was a precinct committeeman, a multi-township assessor, a 4-H leader and a licensed real estate broker. He enjoyed being a Wal-Mart greeter for at least 10 years. He was a member of the Greenfield Sportsman's Club, St. Michael's Men's Club and the American Legion, where he served as honor/color guard with Fitzsimmons Post #225. Burial with full military rites by the Tri-County Honor Guard will be at Oak Wood Cemetery, north of Greenfield. on October 12, 2018.²

     Richard William "Bill" Kinser Sr. Richard William "Bill" Kinser, Sr., 88 Years, of Carlinville, passed away Friday evening, February 23, 2018 at Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville, IL. Richard was born on January 6, 1930 to Guy and Helen (Rawe) Kinser at the home of his grandparents in Greenfield, IL. He graduated from Greenfield High School with the class of 1948. On December 1, 1951, he married Betty B. Thiele in St. Louis, Missouri. Together they raised 4 children. She preceded him in death on October 16, 1987. Bill served in the US Navy Reserve. He later married Helen Murdock at the Carlinville First Assembly of God Church on December 10, 1988, and she survives. Bill was a millwright for Continental Can Company in St. Louis, MO for 37 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of Carlinville First Assembly of God Church, the steel workers union, Macoupin County Farm Bureau, and the Macoupin County Historical Society. Bill was involved with Compassionate Friends and the Marriage Encounter Group. He loved gardening, reading, traveling, and being with his family. He and Helen loved attending southern gospel concerts. Bill was also a member of the local ROMEO's. Richard is survived by his wife Helen, son, Richard William (Denise) Kinser, Jr. of Brighton, IL; daughter, Debbie Sue (Brian) Bangert of Brighton, IL; daughter-in-law, Carol Ann Kinser of Alton, IL; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 2 step great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; 1 step great-great granddaughter; brother, Guy Kinser, Jr. of Greenfield, IL; sister, Jane (Bud) Dorethy of Colchester, IL; sisters-in-law, Donna Kinser of Austin, TX and Rose Crites of St. Charles, MO; several nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by parents, first wife, Betty B Kinser, sons, Gary Lynn in 1983 and Gregory Curtis Kinser in 2017, and brother, Russell Kinser. Burial will take place in the Brighton Cemetery, Brighton, Illinois.² He was buried at Brighton City Cemetery, Brighton, Macoupin Co., Illinois.^2,3 He was born on January 6, 1930 at Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.^2,3 He married Bettie B. Thiele on December 1, 1951 at St. Louis, Missouri.^2,3 Richard William "Bill" Kinser Sr. married Helen Murdock on December 10, 1988 at Illinois.² Richard William "Bill" Kinser Sr. died on February 23, 2018 at Carlinville, Macoupin Co., Illinois, at age 88.^2,3

     Della Imogene Allen was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.³ She was born on February 29, 1932 at Greene Co., Illinois.³ As of December 9, 1951,her married name was Kinser.² She married Guy Otey Kinser Jr., son of Guy Otey Kinser and Helen H. Rawe, on December 9, 1951 at Rockbridge, Greene Co., Illinois.^1,2,3 Della Imogene Allen died on May 9, 2017 at White Hall Township, Greene Co., Illinois, at age 85.^2,3 She Della Imogene Kinser, 85, of Greenfield, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at the White Hall Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born Feb 29, 1932, in Greene County, to John Harley and Ida Irene Bowers Allen. She married Guy O. Kinser Jr. on Dec 9, 1951, at the Rockbridge Baptist Church in Rockbridge and he survives. Also surviving is a daughter Guylia (David) Grigsby of Hillsboro, four sons, Benjamin (Suzie) Kinser of Winchester, Michael (Sherry) Kinser of Greenfield, John (Gina) Kinser of Carlinville and James Kinser of Greenfield; 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother Raymond (Carolyn) Allen of Greenfield, and three sisters, Ruby McMurl of Macomb, Lois Baker of Springfield and Joyce Harbaugh of Rushville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Rosemary Rives, Lucy Ridder and Elizabeth Allen; two brothers William Allen and Edgar Allen and a grandson Quinten Kinser. Della was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and her family was the center of her life. She had been a Brownie Scout Leader, 4-H Leader, an election judge, member of Pork Producers and Home Extension. She was a member of St Michael's Catholic Church where she was a member of the Ladies Group, Catholic Daughters of America and had taught catechism classes. She also enjoyed crafts, sewing and gardening. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday at the Shields-Bishop Funeral Home in Greenfield. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St Michael's Church. Burial will follow at the Oak Wood Cemetery, north of Greenfield. on May 13, 2017.³

     Norma G. Jackson was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.^3,2 Her Social Security Number was 345-36-3241.⁴ She Norma G. Kinser, 82, of rural Greenfield died at 11:24 a.m., Monday, Oct 31, 1994 at Boyd Memorial Hospital, Carrollton. She was born April 22, 1912 in Greenfield, daughter of the late Dial Woodford and Louella R. Smittinger Jackson. She married Lynn kinser, Nov. 30, 1930 in Carrollton and he survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Carol Griswold of Greenfield and one son, Robert Kinser of Carlinville; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and one brother, Elmer Jackson Greenfield. Mrs. Kinser was preceded in death by one brother Lee Jackson and one sister, Ethel Jackson. Mrs. Kinser ws a member of the Greenfield First Baptist Church and Home Extension. Services were 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Rev Doug Smither officiated and internment was in Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield.² She was born on April 22, 1912 at Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.^3,4,2 As of November 30, 1930,her married name was Kinser.² She married Isaac Lynn Kinser, son of John Michael Kinser and Ellen Florence "Nellie" Otey, on November 30, 1930 at Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.² Norma G. Jackson died on October 31, 1994 at Carrollton, Greene Co., Illinois, at age 82.^3,2

     Robert Lynn Kinser D.V.M. was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 331-32-4684.⁸ He and Alice Hettick were divorced.² Robert Lynn Kinser D.V.M. was born on June 28, 1931 at Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.^8,2,3,4 He married Alice Hettick on September 11, 1955.² Robert Lynn Kinser D.V.M. died on July 5, 2007 at New Berlin, Sangamon Co., Illinois, at age 76.^8,2,3,4 He CARLINVILLE - Robert L. Kinser, DVM, 76, of Carlinville died Thursday, July 5, 2007, at his daughter's home in New Berlin. He was born June 28, 1931, in Greene County, the son of Isaac and Norma Jackson Kinser. He married Alice Hettick on Sept. 11, 1955; they later divorced. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was a 1949 graduate of Greenfield High School, 1953 graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in agriculture and earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1961. From 1963 until his death he was self-employed as a DVM in Carlinville. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War era, serving from 1953 to 1955. He was a life member of the American Veterinarian Medical Association, past board member of the American Association of Small Ruminant Practice, member of the American Association of Swine Vets, American Association of Bovine Practice and the Society of American Theriogenology. He was president of the Carlinville Rifle and Pistol Club, endowment life member of the National Rifle Association, Bow Free Style State Champion in 1984 and 1985, BHFSL Champ in 1987 and 1988, and 1979 Third Trap Grand American Handicap. He was a master sheep herder and contributing author of "Clinics of North America." Surviving are a son, Aaron (wife, Becky) Kinser of Watkins, Iowa; daughter, Ann (husband, John) Workman of New Berlin; four grandchildren; sister, Carole Griswold of Greenfield; and two nephews. Public visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 8, 2007, at Heinz Funeral Home in Carlinville. A private family service will be held Monday, July 9, 2007, at Heinz Funeral Home in Carlinville with the Rev. Martin Miller officiating. Burial will be in Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the NRA or Make-A-Wish Foundation. on July 7, 2007.²

     Carole A. Kinser was buried at Witt Cemetery #1, Rockbridge, Greene Co., Illinois.^3,6 Her Social Security Number was 358-30-7825.⁷ She was born on July 25, 1937 at Carrollton, Greene Co., Illinois.^3,6,7 As of June 19, 1955,her married name was Griswold.³ She married James Everett Griswold on June 19, 1955 at Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.³ Carole A. Kinser died on April 17, 2012 at Jerseyville, Jersey Co., Illinois, at age 74.^3,6,7 She Carole A. Griswold, 74, died on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at the Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born in Carrollton in July 25, 1937, to Lynn and Norma (Jackson) Kinser. She married J. Everett Griswold on June 19, 1955, in Greenfield, Ill. He preceded her in death Oct. 29, 1988. Carole was engaged in farming with her husband for many years, as well as doing bookwork for South Side Hardware and the state of Illinois. In her later years, she owned and operated C and K accounting services in Greenfield, providing accounting and tax services. She taught Sunday school and played the organ for many years and also played the organ for many weddings and funerals. She had a strong faith in God and loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of the Charity Southern Baptist Church in Greenfield. She is survived by one son, David (Holly) Griswold of Franklin, Tenn; five grandchildren, Vanessa (Chris) Sheppard of Florida, Jim Griswold of Rockbridge, Ill., Tom (Kristen) Griswold of Carrollton and Madison, and Sharayah Griswold of Franklin, Tenn; and three great-grandchildren, Cayden and Zane of Florida and Easton of Carrollton. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Daniel (surviving daughter-in-law Suzanne) Griswold; and one brother, Robert Kinser. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 20, at the Charity Southern Baptist Church in Greenfield, with burial following at the Witt Cemetery near Rockbridge, Ill. on April 18, 2012.³

     James Everett Griswold was buried at Witt Cemetery #1, Rockbridge, Greene Co., Illinois.² His Social Security Number was 319-34-3454.³ He was born on June 12, 1936 at Hillview, Greene Co., Illinois.^2,3 He married Carole A. Kinser, daughter of Isaac Lynn Kinser and Norma G. Jackson, on June 19, 1955 at Greenfield, Greene Co., Illinois.¹ James Everett Griswold died on October 29, 1988 at age 52.^1,2