James Robert Copley1,2,3

M, b. February 28, 1927, d. August 14, 1999
FatherJames Hugh Copley1,2,4 b. October 8, 1902, d. November, 1970
MotherArminda Beatrice Light1,2,4 b. December 19, 1908, d. March, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 319-22-0625.2 James Robert Copley was buried at Evergreen Cemetery and Mausoleum, 3401 W. 87th Street, Evergreen Park, Cook Co., Illinois.5,3 He married Carol M. Emmons.3 James Robert Copley was born on February 28, 1927 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.2,6,5,3 He died on August 14, 1999 at Chicago Heights, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 72.2,5,7,3 He James R. Copley, a 28-year resident of Sauk Village, died Satuiday, Aug. 14, at St. James Hospital and Health Centers, Chicago Heights. A service was Tuesday at Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home, Park Forest, with the Rev. Daniel Westyeer of Church of the Nazarene, Chicago Heights, officiating. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Evergreen Park. Mr. Copley was born Feb. 28, 1927, in Chicago. He was employed as a mechanic for Lasham, Chicago, for 18 years; and was a member of Local 701. He is survived by five daughters, Dorothy Copley of Sauk Village; Sherry (Paul) Cassidy of Arizona, Caroline (Bob) Carter of Alabama, Melody (Mark) Dagstino of Indiana, and Debbie (Mike) Baldaris of Illinois; two sons, Robert of Steger, and Jack (Debra) of Sauk Village; two sisters, Carol Copley of Chicago, and Pat Bohannon; many grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. His wife, Carol M. (nee Emmons), died in 1973. on August 19, 1999.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling ?, District 2461, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois1
1940Dwelling 419, District 103-409, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois4

Family

Carol M. Emmons d. 1973
Marriage*James Robert Copley married Carol M. Emmons.3 
Children
  • Dorothy Copley3
  • Sherry Copley3
  • Caroline Copley3
  • Melody Copley3
  • Debbie Copley3
  • Robert Copley3
  • Jack Copley3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S10725] Chicago Heights Star, The, From the James R. Copley obituary in the Aug 19, 1999 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  6. [S1898] Cook County Clerk, Cook County, Illinois Birth Index, 1916-1935.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

William Copley1,2

M, b. December 14, 1928
FatherJames Hugh Copley1 b. October 8, 1902, d. November, 1970
MotherArminda Beatrice Light1 b. December 19, 1908, d. March, 1987
     William Copley was born on December 14, 1928 at Cook Co., Illinois.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling ?, District 2461, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1898] Cook County Clerk, Cook County, Illinois Birth Index, 1916-1935.

Virginia Caroline Copley

F, b. December 29, 1931, d. July 19, 2012
FatherJames Hugh Copley1,2 b. October 8, 1902, d. November, 1970
MotherArminda Beatrice Light1,2 b. December 19, 1908, d. March, 1987
     Her Social Security Number was 321-26-5544.3 Virginia Caroline Copley was born on December 29, 1931 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.3 As of circa 1963,her married name was Prucha.4 She married William J. "Bill" Prucha circa 1963.4 Virginia Caroline Copley died on July 19, 2012 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 80.3,4 She Prucha, Virginia C. (Nee Copley) age 80 late of the East Side passed away on July 19, 2012. Beloved wife of Bill for 49 years; Loving mother of David (Debbie Maggio) Copley and Gloria (Mickey) Hayes; Devoted grandmother of 13; Cherished great-grandmother of 11; Great-great-grandmother of 4; Dear sister of Pat. on July 22, 2012.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 419, District 103-409, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois1

Family 1

Child
  • David Copley4

Family 2

William J. "Bill" Prucha d. September 20, 2017
Marriage*Virginia Caroline Copley married William J. "Bill" Prucha circa 1963.4 
Child
  • Gloria Prucha5,4

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S10725] Chicago Heights Star, The, From the James R. Copley obituary in the Aug 19, 1999 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S1614] Chicago Sun-Times, From the Virginia Copley Prucha obituary in the Jul 22, 2012 edition.
  5. [S1614] Chicago Sun-Times, From the William J. Prucha obituary in the Oct 4, 2017 edition.

William J. "Bill" Prucha1,2

M, d. September 20, 2017
     William J. "Bill" Prucha married Virginia Caroline Copley, daughter of James Hugh Copley and Arminda Beatrice Light, circa 1963.1 William J. "Bill" Prucha died on September 20, 2017 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.2 He Prucha, William J. - Age 79, late of the East Side, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Virginia; loving father of Gloria (Mickey) Prucha Hayes and David (Debbie) Copley; devoted grandfather of Kevin, Shawn (Amanda), Michael, Jessica and Hunter; cherished great-grandfather of Keleigh, Coen and Troian; dearest brother of Lori, Pete, Donna, Robert and Mary Lou. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Ella; and his brother, Bruce; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Bill was a U.S. Navy Veteran, a dedicated member of the Thornton Lions Club (who will have a service at 7:00 p.m.) and a proud patron of the Shed Bar. on October 4, 2017.2

Family

Virginia Caroline Copley b. December 29, 1931, d. July 19, 2012
Marriage*He married Virginia Caroline Copley, daughter of James Hugh Copley and Arminda Beatrice Light, circa 1963.1 
Child
  • Gloria Prucha2,1

Citations

  1. [S1614] Chicago Sun-Times, From the Virginia Copley Prucha obituary in the Jul 22, 2012 edition.
  2. [S1614] Chicago Sun-Times, From the William J. Prucha obituary in the Oct 4, 2017 edition.

Wilbert L. Copley1,2,3

M, b. June 16, 1933, d. May 2, 2002
FatherJames Hugh Copley4 b. October 8, 1902, d. November, 1970
MotherArminda Beatrice Light4 b. December 19, 1908, d. March, 1987
     Wilbert L. Copley was buried at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.1,3 He was born on June 16, 1933 at Cook Co., Illinois; The veteran's record have a birth date of Jun 6, 1933.1,3,5 He married Marion A. McGuire on December 11, 1978 at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.2 Wilbert L. Copley died on May 2, 2002 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 68.1,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 419, District 103-409, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois4

Family

Marion A. McGuire
Marriage*Wilbert L. Copley married Marion A. McGuire on December 11, 1978 at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.2 

Citations

  1. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  2. [S6211] Unknown compiler, Texas, Marriage Index, 1824-2019.
  3. [S2920] National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=cannaday&GSfn=albert&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=36483168&CRid=109431&df=all&
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1898] Cook County Clerk, Cook County, Illinois Birth Index, 1916-1935.

Carol M. Emmons1

F, d. 1973
     Her married name was Copley.1 Carol M. Emmons married James Robert Copley, son of James Hugh Copley and Arminda Beatrice Light.1 Carol M. Emmons died in 1973.1

Family

James Robert Copley b. February 28, 1927, d. August 14, 1999
Marriage*She married James Robert Copley, son of James Hugh Copley and Arminda Beatrice Light.1 
Children
  • Dorothy Copley1
  • Sherry Copley1
  • Caroline Copley1
  • Melody Copley1
  • Debbie Copley1
  • Robert Copley1
  • Jack Copley1

Citations

  1. [S10725] Chicago Heights Star, The, From the James R. Copley obituary in the Aug 19, 1999 edition.