Arthur Glenn Sachse1,2,3

M, b. 1878, d. 1938
     Arthur Glenn Sachse was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park, 6001 NW Grand Blvd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.3 He was born in 1878 at Missouri.1,3 He married Bertha Virginia Hunt, daughter of Charles E. Hunt and Virginia Catherine Gray, on November 26, 1923 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.2 Arthur Glenn Sachse died in 1938 at Oklahoma.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 272, District 43, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma1

Occupation

1930Contractor and builder1

Family

Bertha Virginia Hunt b. September, 1895, d. 1931
Marriage*Arthur Glenn Sachse married Bertha Virginia Hunt, daughter of Charles E. Hunt and Virginia Catherine Gray, on November 26, 1923 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5972] Unknown compiler, Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995.
  3. [S3132] Rose Hill Burial Park, Oklahoma Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com

Lucille Unknown1

F, b. 1882
     Her married name was Hunt.1 Lucille Unknown married Edward Charles Hunt, son of Charles E. Hunt and Virginia Catherine Gray.1 Lucille Unknown was born in 1882 at Texas.1,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 1, District 7, Coalgate, Coal Co., Oklahoma3
1930Dwelling 451, District 9, Coalgate, Coal Co., Oklahoma4
1940Dwelling 7, District 15-7A, Coalgate, Coal Co., Oklahoma1

Family

Edward Charles Hunt b. February 26, 1891, d. 1949
Marriage*Lucille Unknown married Edward Charles Hunt, son of Charles E. Hunt and Virginia Catherine Gray.1 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7393] Coalgate Cemetery, Coal Co., OK, online www.findagrave.com/.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn1,2,3,4

F, b. January 12, 1883, d. January 16, 1967
FatherThomas Munn1
MotherVirginia Catherine Gray1 b. November, 1861
     Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn was buried at Coulterville Cemetery, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois.5 She was born on January 12, 1883 at Fort Sill, Indian Territory.1,5,6 As of May 1, 1901,her married name was Lawless.2 She married William Riley Lawless on May 1, 1901 at Atoka Co., Indian Territory (Oklahoma).2,4,3 Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn died on January 16, 1967 at Illinois at age 84.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 19, District 104, Coalgate, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory1
1910Dwelling 157, District 36, Goode, Franklin Co., Illinois7
1920Dwelling 19, District 113, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois8
1930Dwelling 151, District 15, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois9
1940Dwelling 124, District 79-15, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois10

Family

William Riley Lawless b. June 8, 1875, d. August 30, 1960
Marriage*Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn married William Riley Lawless on May 1, 1901 at Atoka Co., Indian Territory (Oklahoma).2,4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5972] Unknown compiler, Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995.
  3. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Dennis Louis Lawless obituary in the Jun 10, 1988 edition.
  4. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Annie C. Thoms obituary in the Jul 13, 2002 edition.
  5. [S7390] Coulterville Cemetery, Randolph Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com/.
  6. [S7391] Handley Family Tree, online www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/110972625/person/350085287552/facts.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the William R. Lawless obituary in the Sep 1, 1960 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Riley Lawless1,2,3,4

M, b. June 8, 1875, d. August 30, 1960
     William Riley Lawless was buried at Coulterville Cemetery, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois.2,4 He was born on June 8, 1875 at England.5,2,3 He married Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn, daughter of Thomas Munn and Virginia Catherine Gray, on May 1, 1901 at Atoka Co., Indian Territory (Oklahoma).1,6,7 William Riley Lawless died on August 30, 1960 at Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois, at age 85.2,4 He William R. Lawless, 85, died at his home in Coulterville Tuesday after a long illness. A retired coal miner, he was born in England in 1875. He leaves his wife Elizabeth; sons, Clarence of Collinsville, Thomas and James, both of St. Louis, Mo., and William, Dennis, and Leonard, all of Coulterville; daughters Mrs. Melvin Holleman of California, Mrs. Blain Feeler of Wood River, and Mrs. Anthony Thoms of Coulterville; and 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Lentz Funeral Home in Coulterville until services Friday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthonys Parish. The Rev. Father Malec will officiate. Burial will be in the Coulterville Cemetery. Royal Order of Moose services will be Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. on September 1, 1960.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 157, District 36, Goode, Franklin Co., Illinois5
1920Dwelling 19, District 113, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois8
1930Dwelling 151, District 15, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois9
1940Dwelling 124, District 79-15, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois10

Occupation

1910Coal miner5
1920Coal miner8
1930Coal miner9
1940Coal miner10

Family

Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn b. January 12, 1883, d. January 16, 1967
Marriage*William Riley Lawless married Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn, daughter of Thomas Munn and Virginia Catherine Gray, on May 1, 1901 at Atoka Co., Indian Territory (Oklahoma).1,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5972] Unknown compiler, Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995.
  2. [S7390] Coulterville Cemetery, Randolph Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com/.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the William R. Lawless obituary in the Sep 1, 1960 edition.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Annie C. Thoms obituary in the Jul 13, 2002 edition.
  7. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Dennis Louis Lawless obituary in the Jun 10, 1988 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Thomas John Lawless1,2,3

M, b. September 21, 1902, d. March 4, 1987
FatherWilliam Riley Lawless1,4,5,6 b. June 8, 1875, d. August 30, 1960
MotherElizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn1,4,5 b. January 12, 1883, d. January 16, 1967
     His Social Security Number was 489-07-2018.7 Thomas John Lawless was buried at Resurrection Cemetery, 6901 Mackenzie Road, Affton, St. Louis Co., Missouri.2,3 He was born on September 21, 1902 at Oklahoma Territory.1,7 He married Agnes M. Knopf circa 1925.8,3,9 Thomas John Lawless died on March 4, 1987 at St. Louis Co., Missouri, at age 84.7,3 He Lawless, Thomas J., fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Wed., March 4, 1987, beloved husband of Agnes M. Lawless (nee Knopf), dear father of Thomas L. and John W. Lawless and Mary Callahan, our dear father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, and cousin. Funeral from Kutis Funeral Home, 10151 Gravois (Affton), Sat., March 7, 9:30 a.m. to Most Precious Blood Church for 10 a.m. mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. on March 5, 1987.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 157, District 36, Goode, Franklin Co., Illinois1
1920Dwelling 19, District 113, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois4
1930Dwelling 142, District 269, St. Louis, Missouri8

Occupation

1920Coal miner4
1930Packing plant packer8

Family

Agnes M. Knopf b. October 26, 1902, d. September 12, 1987
Marriage*Thomas John Lawless married Agnes M. Knopf circa 1925.8,3,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7394] Resurrection Cemetery, St. Louis Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com/.
  3. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Thomas J. Lawless obituary in the Mar 5, 1987 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the William R. Lawless obituary in the Sep 1, 1960 edition.
  6. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Annie C. Thoms obituary in the Jul 13, 2002 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Agnes M. Lawless obituary in the Sep 13, 1987 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

James Joseph Lawless1,2,3,4

M, b. December 17, 1904, d. June 21, 1984
FatherWilliam Riley Lawless1,5,6,7 b. June 8, 1875, d. August 30, 1960
MotherElizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn1,5,6 b. January 12, 1883, d. January 16, 1967
     His Social Security Number was 496-36-5172.8 James Joseph Lawless was buried at Calvary Cemetery and Mausoleum, 5239 West Florissant Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri.3,4 He married Agnes Delia Zemann.3,9 James Joseph Lawless was born on December 17, 1904 at Savanna, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma Territory.8,2,4 He died on June 21, 1984 at St. Louis Co., Missouri, at age 79.8,3 He LAWLESS, JAMES J., fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Thurs., June 21, 1984, beloved husband of Agnes Lawless (nee Zemann), dear father of Patricia Laws, dear grandfather of Harry and James Laws, Constance Johnson, and Carol Frazer, our dear great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, and friend. Funeral Sat., June 23. 8:30 a.m. from the Buchholz Spanish Lake Mortuary, 1645 Redman Ave. to Our Lady of Good Counsel Church (Bellefontaine Neighbors), for 9 a.m. Mass. Interment Calvary Cemetery. on June 22, 1984.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 157, District 36, Goode, Franklin Co., Illinois1
1920Dwelling 19, District 113, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois5
1940Dwelling 264, District 96-45, St. Louis, Missouri10

Occupation

1940Coal and ice business owner10

Family

Agnes Delia Zemann b. December 12, 1908, d. February 21, 2004
Marriage*James Joseph Lawless married Agnes Delia Zemann.3,9 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the James J. Lawless obituary in the Jun 22, 1984 edition.
  4. [S7395] Calvary Cemetery and Mausoleum, St. Louis, MO, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the William R. Lawless obituary in the Sep 1, 1960 edition.
  7. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Annie C. Thoms obituary in the Jul 13, 2002 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Agnes D. Lawless obituary in the Feb 24, 2004 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Catherine M. Lawless1

F, b. October 22, 1906, d. September 1, 1998
FatherWilliam Riley Lawless1,2,3,4 b. June 8, 1875, d. August 30, 1960
MotherElizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn1,2,3,4 b. January 12, 1883, d. January 16, 1967
     Her Social Security Number was 562-28-4427.5 Catherine M. Lawless was buried at All Souls Cemetery, 4400 Cherry Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.6 Her married name was Halleman.3 She married Melvon Morris Halleman.7,6 Catherine M. Lawless was born on October 22, 1906 at Illinois.1,5,6 She died on September 1, 1998 at Illinois at age 91.5,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 157, District 36, Goode, Franklin Co., Illinois1
1920Dwelling 19, District 113, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois2
1940Dwelling 320, District 96-28, St. Louis, Missouri8

Family

Melvon Morris Halleman b. June 20, 1911, d. November 5, 1982
Marriage*Catherine M. Lawless married Melvon Morris Halleman.7,6 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Dennis Louis Lawless obituary in the Jun 10, 1988 edition.
  4. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Annie C. Thoms obituary in the Jul 13, 2002 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S7397] All Souls Cemetery, Los Angeles Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  7. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the William E. Lawless obituary in the Apr 6, 1970 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Edwin Lawless1,2,3,4

M, b. June 11, 1909, d. April 5, 1970
FatherWilliam Riley Lawless1,5,6,7,8 b. June 8, 1875, d. August 30, 1960
MotherElizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn1,5,6,7 b. January 12, 1883, d. January 16, 1967
     His Social Security Number was 360-03-9734.9 William Edwin Lawless was buried at Coulterville Cemetery, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois.2,3 He was born on June 11, 1909 at Maryville, Madison Co., Illinois.2,9,3 He married Ella Mae McDaniel on September 9, 1929 at Perry Co., Illinois.3,4 William Edwin Lawless died on April 5, 1970 at Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois, at age 60.2,3 He William E. Lawless, 60, of Coulterville, died about 1 a.m. Sunday in his home of an apparent heart attack. Mr. Lawless was born in Marysville, June 11 1909. He married Ella Mae McDaniel in Perry County, Sept. 9, 1929. He operated the Lawless Cafe in Coulterville, and before opening the cafe had operated a service station there. He is survived by his wife; sons James of Coulterville and William; a daughter, Mrs. Louise Muscoff of Belleville; brothers Thomas, James and Clarence all of St. Louis Mo., and Dennis and Leonard both of Coulterville; sisters Mrs. Catherine Hollerman of Los Angeles Calif. Mrs. Elizabeth Peller of Alton and Mrs. Anne Thoms of Coulterville; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the United Methodist Church in Coulterville, with the Rev. Francis Watson officiating. Burial will be in the Coulterville Cemetery. on April 6, 1970.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 157, District 36, Goode, Franklin Co., Illinois1
1920Dwelling 19, District 113, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois5
1930Dwelling 151, District 15, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois6
1940Dwelling 34, District 95-19, Lively Grove, Washington Co., Illinois10

Occupation

1940Coal miner10

Family

Ella Mae McDaniel b. January 29, 1912, d. May 22, 1982
Marriage*William Edwin Lawless married Ella Mae McDaniel on September 9, 1929 at Perry Co., Illinois.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7390] Coulterville Cemetery, Randolph Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com/.
  3. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the William E. Lawless obituary in the Apr 6, 1970 edition.
  4. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Ella Mae Lawless obituary in the May 23, 1982 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the William R. Lawless obituary in the Sep 1, 1960 edition.
  8. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Annie C. Thoms obituary in the Jul 13, 2002 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the James Lawless obituary in the Oct 3, 1991 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Dennis Louis Lawless1,2,3,4

M, b. November 26, 1914, d. June 8, 1988
FatherWilliam Riley Lawless1,5,6,7,3,4,8 b. June 8, 1875, d. August 30, 1960
MotherElizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn1,5,6,7,3,4 b. January 12, 1883, d. January 16, 1967
     Dennis Louis Lawless was buried at Coulterville Cemetery, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois.2,4 His Social Security Number was 342-10-7377.9 He was born on November 26, 1914 at O'Fallon, St. Clair Co., Illinois.9,4 He married Ruby A. Heiple in 1940.4 Dennis Louis Lawless died on June 8, 1988 at Sparta, Randolph Co., Illinois, at age 73.9,4 He COULTERVILLE - Dennis Louis Lawless, 73, of Route 2 died at 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 1988, in Randolph County nursing Home in Sparta. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Pyatt Funeral Home in Coulterville, with burial in Coulterville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight and from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Coulterville. Mr. Lawless was a retired farmer and coal miner. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He was born Nov. 26 1914, in O'Fallon to William and Elizabeth (Munn) Lawless. He married Ruby Heiple in 1940. She died in 1975. Survivors include two brothers, Leonard and Clarence Lawless, both of Coulterville; three sisters Elizabeth Peeler of East Alton, Annie Thoms of Coulterville, and Catherine Halleman of Southgate, Calif. Four brothers also preceded him in death. on June 10, 1988.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 19, District 113, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois1
1930Dwelling 151, District 15, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois5
1940Dwelling 124, District 79-15, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois6

Occupation

1940Coal miner6

Family

Ruby A. Heiple b. 1916, d. 1975
Marriage*Dennis Louis Lawless married Ruby A. Heiple in 1940.4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7390] Coulterville Cemetery, Randolph Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com/.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Dennis Louis Lawless obituary in the Jun 10, 1988 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the William R. Lawless obituary in the Sep 1, 1960 edition.
  8. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Annie C. Thoms obituary in the Jul 13, 2002 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Leonard Leslie Lawless Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. November 30, 1916, d. May 1, 2001
FatherWilliam Riley Lawless1,5,6,7,3,8 b. June 8, 1875, d. August 30, 1960
MotherElizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn1,5,6,7,3 b. January 12, 1883, d. January 16, 1967
     Leonard Leslie Lawless Sr. was buried at Coulterville Cemetery, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois.2,4 His Social Security Number was 342-10-7378.3 He was born on November 30, 1916 at O'Fallon, St. Clair Co., Illinois.2,3 He married Velma Irene Gallagher on December 17, 1939 at Ste. Genevieve, Ste. Genevieve Co., Missouri.4 Leonard Leslie Lawless Sr. died on May 1, 2001 at Illinois at age 84.2,3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 19, District 113, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois1
1930Dwelling 151, District 15, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois5
1940Dwelling 233, District 79-14, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois9

Occupation

1940Coal miner9

Family

Velma Irene Gallagher b. November 30, 1922, d. August 1, 2007
Marriage*Leonard Leslie Lawless Sr. married Velma Irene Gallagher on December 17, 1939 at Ste. Genevieve, Ste. Genevieve Co., Missouri.4 
Children
  • Leonard Leslie Lawless Jr.4
  • Dennis Lawless4
  • Carolyn Lawless4

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7390] Coulterville Cemetery, Randolph Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com/.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Velma Irene Lawless obituary in the Aug 2, 2007 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the William R. Lawless obituary in the Sep 1, 1960 edition.
  7. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Dennis Louis Lawless obituary in the Jun 10, 1988 edition.
  8. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Annie C. Thoms obituary in the Jul 13, 2002 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Elizabeth R. Lawless1

F, b. June 30, 1919, d. February 9, 2008
FatherWilliam Riley Lawless1,2,3,4,5 b. June 8, 1875, d. August 30, 1960
MotherElizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn1,2,3,4,5 b. January 12, 1883, d. January 16, 1967
     Elizabeth R. Lawless was buried at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens, 10 Erwin Plegge Boulevard, Bethalto, Madison Co., Illinois.6 She was born on June 30, 1919 at Illinois.1,7 As of January, 1940,her married name was Peeler.8 She married Calvin Blaine Peeler in January, 1940 at Cape Girardeau Co., Missouri.8 Elizabeth R. Lawless died on February 9, 2008 at Kirkland, King Co., Washington, at age 88.7,9 She Elizabeth Peeler, 88, Passed away on February 9, 2008 in Kirkland WA. Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., April 5, 2008, at Calvin Presbyterian Church, Shoreline. on February 22, 2008.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 19, District 113, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois1
1930Dwelling 151, District 15, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois2
1940Dwelling 124, District 79-15, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois3

Family

Calvin Blaine Peeler b. October 27, 1916, d. August 15, 1988
Marriage*Elizabeth R. Lawless married Calvin Blaine Peeler in January, 1940 at Cape Girardeau Co., Missouri.8 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Dennis Louis Lawless obituary in the Jun 10, 1988 edition.
  5. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Annie C. Thoms obituary in the Jul 13, 2002 edition.
  6. [S7398] Rose Lawn Memory Gardens, Madison Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com/.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  9. [S4010] Daily Herald, The, From the Elizabeth Peeler obituary in the Feb 22, 2008 edition.

Annie C. Lawless1

F, b. June 8, 1922, d. July 9, 2002
FatherWilliam Riley Lawless2,3,4,1,5 b. June 8, 1875, d. August 30, 1960
MotherElizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn2,3,4,1,5 b. January 12, 1883, d. January 16, 1967
     Annie C. Lawless was buried at Coulterville Cemetery, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois.6,5 Her Social Security Number was 357-68-8325.1 She was born on June 8, 1922 at Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois.1,6,5 As of April 13, 1940,her married name was Thoms.5 She married Andrew Andreas “Andy” Thoms on April 13, 1940 at Perryville, Perry Co., Missouri.5 Annie C. Lawless died on July 9, 2002 at Sparta, Randolph Co., Illinois, at age 80.1,6,5 She COULTERVILLE -- Annie C. Thoms, 80, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2002, at Sparta Community Hospital in Sparta. Annie was born June 8, 1922, in Coulterville, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Munn) Lawless. She was united in marriage to Andreas Thoms on April 13, 1940, in Perryville, Mo. He preceded her in death on August 19, 1980. Annie was a homemaker, a member of the Presbyterian Church, a lifelong resident of Coulterville, and enjoyed her family and gardening. Annie is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Andreas M. Thoms of Coulterville and Frank Thoms and wife, Marie, of Metropolis; two daughters, Linda and Carolyn Thoms, both of Coulterville; one sister, Elizabeth Peeler of Seattle, Wash; two grandchildren, Frederick Dean Thoms and Mary Elizabeth Canup; and a great-grandchild, Karyn Canup. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a sister, Catherine Halliman; seven brothers, William, Clarence, Thomas, Dennis, Leonard, and James, and a brother in childhood. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home in Coulterville. Private family services will be Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Clara Benson officiating. Interment will be in the Coulterville City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. on July 13, 2002.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 151, District 15, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois2
1940Dwelling 124, District 79-15, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois3

Family

Andrew Andreas “Andy” Thoms b. July 6, 1917, d. August 19, 1980
Marriage*Annie C. Lawless married Andrew Andreas “Andy” Thoms on April 13, 1940 at Perryville, Perry Co., Missouri.5 
Children
  • Andreas M. Thoms5
  • Frank Thoms5
  • Linda Thoms5
  • Carolyn Thoms5

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Dennis Louis Lawless obituary in the Jun 10, 1988 edition.
  5. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Annie C. Thoms obituary in the Jul 13, 2002 edition.
  6. [S7390] Coulterville Cemetery, Randolph Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com/.

Clarence John Lawless1,2,3

M, b. December 27, 1924, d. April 24, 1992
FatherWilliam Riley Lawless1,4,5,6,7,3 b. June 8, 1875, d. August 30, 1960
MotherElizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn1,4,5,6,3 b. January 12, 1883, d. January 16, 1967
     Clarence John Lawless was buried at Coulterville Cemetery, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois.2 His Social Security Number was 355-16-7996.3 He married Emma M. Pender.2 Clarence John Lawless was born on December 27, 1924 at Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois.2,3 He died on April 24, 1992 at Eldorado, Saline Co., Illinois, at age 67.2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 151, District 15, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois1
1940Dwelling 124, District 79-15, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois4

Family

Emma M. Pender b. May 15, 1922, d. March 26, 1984
Marriage*Clarence John Lawless married Emma M. Pender.2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7390] Coulterville Cemetery, Randolph Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com/.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the William R. Lawless obituary in the Sep 1, 1960 edition.
  6. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Dennis Louis Lawless obituary in the Jun 10, 1988 edition.
  7. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Annie C. Thoms obituary in the Jul 13, 2002 edition.

Emma M. Pender1,2

F, b. May 15, 1922, d. March 26, 1984
     Her Social Security Number was 489-20-2832.2 Emma M. Pender was buried at Coulterville Cemetery, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois.1 Her married name was Lawless.1 She married Clarence John Lawless, son of William Riley Lawless and Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn.1 Emma M. Pender was born on May 15, 1922 at Anna, Union Co., Illinois.1,2 She died on March 26, 1984 at Illinois at age 61.1

Family

Clarence John Lawless b. December 27, 1924, d. April 24, 1992
Marriage*She married Clarence John Lawless, son of William Riley Lawless and Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn.1 

Citations

  1. [S7390] Coulterville Cemetery, Randolph Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com/.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Ruby A. Heiple1

F, b. 1916, d. 1975
     Ruby A. Heiple was buried at Coulterville Cemetery, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois.2 She was born in 1916.2 As of 1940,her married name was Lawless.1 She married Dennis Louis Lawless, son of William Riley Lawless and Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn, in 1940.1 Ruby A. Heiple died in 1975.2

Family

Dennis Louis Lawless b. November 26, 1914, d. June 8, 1988
Marriage*She married Dennis Louis Lawless, son of William Riley Lawless and Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn, in 1940.1 

Citations

  1. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Dennis Louis Lawless obituary in the Jun 10, 1988 edition.
  2. [S7390] Coulterville Cemetery, Randolph Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com/.

Ella Mae McDaniel1,2

F, b. January 29, 1912, d. May 22, 1982
     Ella Mae McDaniel was buried at Coulterville Cemetery, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois.3,2 She was born on January 29, 1912 at Herrin, Williamson Co., Illinois.3,2 As of September 9, 1929,her married name was Lawless.1 She married William Edwin Lawless, son of William Riley Lawless and Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn, on September 9, 1929 at Perry Co., Illinois.1,2 Ella Mae McDaniel died on May 22, 1982 at Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois, at age 70.3,2 She Ella Mae Lawless, 70, of rural Coulterville died at 2:05 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 1982, in the Red Bud Nursing Home. She was a lifetime resident of the Coulterville area and attended the United Methodist Church in Coulterville. She was born in Herrin, Jan. 29, 1912, to Joseph and Ella Mae McDaniel. She married William Lawless Sept. 9, 1929, in Perry County. He preceded her in death April 5, 1970. Survivors include two sons, James of Coulterville and William of Kansas ; one daughter Mrs. Louise (Donald) Muskopf of Belleville; ten grandchildren ; and four greatgrandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Coulterville. Burial will be in the Coulterville Cemetery. on May 23, 1982.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 34, District 95-19, Lively Grove, Washington Co., Illinois4

Family

William Edwin Lawless b. June 11, 1909, d. April 5, 1970
Marriage*Ella Mae McDaniel married William Edwin Lawless, son of William Riley Lawless and Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn, on September 9, 1929 at Perry Co., Illinois.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the William E. Lawless obituary in the Apr 6, 1970 edition.
  2. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Ella Mae Lawless obituary in the May 23, 1982 edition.
  3. [S7390] Coulterville Cemetery, Randolph Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the James Lawless obituary in the Oct 3, 1991 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Velma Irene Gallagher1

F, b. November 30, 1922, d. August 1, 2007
     Velma Irene Gallagher was buried at Coulterville Cemetery, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois.2 She was born on November 30, 1922 at Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois.2,1,3 As of December 17, 1939,her married name was Lawless.1 She married Leonard Leslie Lawless Sr., son of William Riley Lawless and Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn, on December 17, 1939 at Ste. Genevieve, Ste. Genevieve Co., Missouri.1 Velma Irene Gallagher died on August 1, 2007 at Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois, at age 84.2,1,3 She COULTERVILLE - Velma Irene Lawless, 84, passed away at 1:53 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007, at her home. Velma was born Nov. 30, 1922, in Coulterville, a daughter of Andrew and Nellie (Frieman) Gallagher. On Dec. 17, 1939, she married Leonard L. Lawless Sr., in Ste. Genevieve, Mo., and he preceded her in death May 1, 2001. She was a member of Coulterville United Methodist Church, Royal Neighbors and Rebekah Lodge. She was a homemaker and caregiver and took care of everyone. Survivors include two sons, Leonard Lawless Jr. and wife, Margie, of Swanwick and Dennis Lawless and wife, Marilyn, of Maryville, Ind; a daughter, Carolyn Phelps and husband, Lynn, of Coulterville; one brother, Howard Frieman of Coulterville; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and two grandsons, Michael and David. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 2007, in Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home in Coulterville, with Pastor Tom Foster officiating. Burial will be in Coulterville City Cemetery. on August 2, 2007.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 233, District 79-14, Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois4

Family

Leonard Leslie Lawless Sr. b. November 30, 1916, d. May 1, 2001
Marriage*Velma Irene Gallagher married Leonard Leslie Lawless Sr., son of William Riley Lawless and Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn, on December 17, 1939 at Ste. Genevieve, Ste. Genevieve Co., Missouri.1 
Children
  • Leonard Leslie Lawless Jr.1
  • Dennis Lawless1
  • Carolyn Lawless1

Citations

  1. [S6765] Southern Illinoisan, The, From the Velma Irene Lawless obituary in the Aug 2, 2007 edition.
  2. [S7390] Coulterville Cemetery, Randolph Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com/.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Agnes M. Knopf1,2

F, b. October 26, 1902, d. September 12, 1987
     Agnes M. Knopf was buried at Resurrection Cemetery, 6901 Mackenzie Road, Affton, St. Louis Co., Missouri.3,2 Her Social Security Number was 499-26-8543.4 She was born on October 26, 1902 at Burgenland, Austria.4 As of circa 1925,her married name was Lawless.5 She married Thomas John Lawless, son of William Riley Lawless and Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn, circa 1925.5,1,2 Agnes M. Knopf died on September 12, 1987 at St. Louis Co., Missouri, at age 84.4,2 She Lawless, Agnes M. (nee Knopf), fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Sat., Sept. 12, 1987, beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Lawless, dear mother of Thomas L. and John W. Lawless and Mary Callahan, dear mother-in-law of Betty and June Lawless and Robert Callahan, dear grandmother of Michael, Patrick, Robert, Jim and Dan Lawless, Mary McCloskey, Peggy James, Susan Roesch, Robert, Dennis, and Linda Callaghan, and Karen Griffon, our dear great-grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt, and great-aunt. Funeral from Kutis Funeral Home, 10151 Gravois (Affton), Tues., Sept. 15, 9:30 a.m. to Most Precious Blood Church for 10 a.m. mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. on September 13, 1987.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 142, District 269, St. Louis, Missouri5

Family

Thomas John Lawless b. September 21, 1902, d. March 4, 1987
Marriage*Agnes M. Knopf married Thomas John Lawless, son of William Riley Lawless and Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Munn, circa 1925.5,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Thomas J. Lawless obituary in the Mar 5, 1987 edition.
  2. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Agnes M. Lawless obituary in the Sep 13, 1987 edition.
  3. [S7394] Resurrection Cemetery, St. Louis Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Thomas Leonard Lawless1,2,3,4

M, b. July 15, 1926, d. July 8, 1999
FatherThomas John Lawless5,1,6,3 b. September 21, 1902, d. March 4, 1987
MotherAgnes M. Knopf5,1,6,3 b. October 26, 1902, d. September 12, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 497-20-8920.3 Thomas Leonard Lawless was buried at Saint Joseph Parish Cemetery, Manchester, St. Louis Co., Missouri.7,2 He was born on July 15, 1926 at Coulterville, Randolph Co., Illinois.7,3 He married Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Regan on June 18, 1949.7,2,4 Thomas Leonard Lawless died on July 8, 1999 at St. Louis Co., Illinois, at age 72.7,2,3 He LAWLESS, THOMAS L., baptized into the Hope of Christ's Resurrection, Thursday, July 8, 1999; beloved husband of Betty Lawless (nee Regan), dear father of Mike, Pat (Janet), Rob (Barb), Jim (Shelly) & Dan Lawless, Mary McCloskey, Peggy (Steve) James & Susan (Bill) Roesch; cherished brother of John (June) Lawless & Mary Callanan, dear grandfather of 16; great-grandfather of 1; our special nephew, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin & friend. Funeral from the Schrader Funeral Home, 14960 Manchester Rd. at Holloway, Ballwin Tuesday, 9:45 a.m. to Church of the Holy Infant, Ballwin, for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. on July 10, 1999.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 142, District 269, St. Louis, Missouri5

Family

Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Regan b. December 17, 1948, d. January 25, 2007
Marriage*Thomas Leonard Lawless married Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Regan on June 18, 1949.7,2,4 
Children
  • Mike Lawless2,4
  • Pat Lawless2,4
  • Rob Lawless2,4
  • Jim Lawless2,4
  • Mary Lawless2,4
  • Peggy Lawless2,4
  • Susan Lawless2,4
  • Daniel Joseph "Dan" Lawless2,4

Citations

  1. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Thomas J. Lawless obituary in the Mar 5, 1987 edition.
  2. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Thomas L. Lawless obituary in the Jul 10, 1999 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Elizabteth J. Lawless obituary in the Jan 29, 2007 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Agnes M. Lawless obituary in the Sep 13, 1987 edition.
  7. [S7392] Saint Joseph Parish Cemetery, St. Louis Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com/.

Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Regan1,2

F, b. December 17, 1948, d. January 25, 2007
     Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Regan was buried at Saint Joseph Parish Cemetery, Manchester, St. Louis Co., Missouri.2 She was born on December 17, 1948.3,4 As of June 18, 1949,her married name was Lawless.3 She married Thomas Leonard Lawless, son of Thomas John Lawless and Agnes M. Knopf, on June 18, 1949.3,1,2 Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Regan died on January 25, 2007 at St. Louis Co., Missouri, at age 58.3,4,2 She Lawless, Elizabeth J. 'Betty R.' (nee Regan), baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Thursday, January 25, 2007. Wife of the late Thomas L. Lawless; dear mother of Mike, Pat (Janet), Rob (Barb), Jim (Shelly) and Dan (Sheree) Lawless, Mary (Bruce) DeGrant, Peggy (Steve) James and Susan Roesch; dear grandmother of 16, great-grandmother of 2, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many.Services: Funeral from the SCHRADER Funeral Home, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to Holy Infant Catholic Church, Ballwin, for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Manchester. on January 29, 2007.2

Family

Thomas Leonard Lawless b. July 15, 1926, d. July 8, 1999
Marriage*She married Thomas Leonard Lawless, son of Thomas John Lawless and Agnes M. Knopf, on June 18, 1949.3,1,2 
Children
  • Mike Lawless1,2
  • Pat Lawless1,2
  • Rob Lawless1,2
  • Jim Lawless1,2
  • Mary Lawless1,2
  • Peggy Lawless1,2
  • Susan Lawless1,2
  • Daniel Joseph "Dan" Lawless1,2

Citations

  1. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Thomas L. Lawless obituary in the Jul 10, 1999 edition.
  2. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Elizabteth J. Lawless obituary in the Jan 29, 2007 edition.
  3. [S7392] Saint Joseph Parish Cemetery, St. Louis Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.