Gary Troy Cropper1,2

M, b. November 10, 1967, d. November 10, 1967
FatherGary Samuel Cropper1,2
MotherAngela Jean "Angie" Adams1,2
     Gary Troy Cropper was buried at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Mount Carmel, Wabash Co., Illinois.2 He died on November 10, 1967 at Wabash Co., Illinois.2 He was born on November 10, 1967 at Wabash Co., Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S2653] Daily Republican Register, From the Samuel Cropper, Jr. obituary in the Sep 20, 2004 edition.
  2. [S11324] Highland Memorial Cemetery, Wabash Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.

James William Edmondson1,2,3

M, b. September 13, 1891, d. June 15, 1967
     James William Edmondson was buried at Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Lawrence Co., Illinois.3 His Social Security Number was 328-16-0369.4 He married Stella Moore, daughter of James Edward Moore and Estella Reed.5 James William Edmondson was born on September 13, 1891 at Richland Co., Illinois.4,1,2,3 He died on June 15, 1967 at Illinois at age 75.4,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 116, District 225, Wabash, Wabash Co., Illinois6
1930Dwelling 55, District 14, Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., Illinois5

Occupation

1920Express drayman6
1930Farm laborer5

Family

Stella Moore b. June, 1894
Marriage*James William Edmondson married Stella Moore, daughter of James Edward Moore and Estella Reed.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S11362] Sumner Cemetery, Lawrence Co., IL, 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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.

Freda V. Edmondson1,2

F, b. February 14, 1917, d. May 19, 1920
FatherJames William Edmondson1,2 b. September 13, 1891, d. June 15, 1967
MotherStella Moore1,2 b. June, 1894
     Freda V. Edmondson was born on February 14, 1917 at Illinois.2 She died on May 19, 1920 at Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., Illinois, at age 3.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 116, District 225, Wabash, Wabash Co., Illinois1

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.

Elbert Jay Edmondson1,2,3

M, b. November 24, 1921, d. November 24, 1952
FatherJames William Edmondson1 b. September 13, 1891, d. June 15, 1967
MotherStella Moore1 b. June, 1894
     Elbert Jay Edmondson was buried at Lakeside Cemetery, Pekin, Tazewell Co., Illinois.3 He married Clarie Marie Walker.3 Elbert Jay Edmondson was born on November 24, 1921 at Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., Illinois.2 He died on November 24, 1952 at age 31.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 55, District 14, Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., Illinois1

Family

Clarie Marie Walker b. February 12, 1926, d. May 27, 2020
Marriage*Elbert Jay Edmondson married Clarie Marie Walker.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 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. [S11363] Lakeside Cemetery, Tazwell Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.

Clarie Marie Walker1

F, b. February 12, 1926, d. May 27, 2020
     Her married name was Edmondson.2 Clarie Marie Walker married Elbert Jay Edmondson, son of James William Edmondson and Stella Moore.2 Clarie Marie Walker was born on February 12, 1926 at Illinois.1 She died on May 27, 2020 at East Peoria, Tazewell Co., Illinois, at age 94.1

Family

Elbert Jay Edmondson b. November 24, 1921, d. November 24, 1952
Marriage*She married Elbert Jay Edmondson, son of James William Edmondson and Stella Moore.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S11365] Buckley Family Tree, online www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/9362773/person/332254438696/facts.
  2. [S11363] Lakeside Cemetery, Tazwell Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.

Ronnie D. Edmondson1,2

M, b. January 13, 1946, d. October 28, 1985
FatherElbert Jay Edmondson b. November 24, 1921, d. November 24, 1952
MotherClarie Marie Walker3 b. February 12, 1926, d. May 27, 2020
     His Social Security Number was 322-38-8693.2 Ronnie D. Edmondson was buried at Fon du Lac Township Cemetery, 266 East Washington Street, East Peoria, Tazewell Co., Illinois.1 He was born on January 13, 1946 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.2 He married Sharon K. Buckley on August 28, 1965 at East Peoria, Tazewell Co., Illinois.1 Ronnie D. Edmondson died on October 28, 1985 at Illinois at age 39.2

Family

Sharon K. Buckley
Marriage*He married Sharon K. Buckley on August 28, 1965 at East Peoria, Tazewell Co., Illinois.1 

Citations

  1. [S11364] Fon du Lac Township Cemetery, Tazwell Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S11365] Buckley Family Tree, online www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/9362773/person/332254438696/facts.

Maril Edmondson1

F, b. October 16, 1914, d. March 14, 1916
FatherJames William Edmondson1 b. September 13, 1891, d. June 15, 1967
MotherStella Moore1 b. June, 1894
     Maril Edmondson was born on October 16, 1914 at Wabash Co., Illinois.1 She died on March 14, 1916 at Allendale, Wabash Co., Illinois, at age 1.1

Citations

  1. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.

Albert Henry Hasler1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 30, 1924, d. November 13, 2001
     Albert Henry Hasler Albert H. Hasler, 77, of Noble, died Tuesday, November 13, 2001, at his residence. Mr. Hasler was born May 30, 1924, in Richland County, the son of Henry and Beatrice (McKinney) Hasler. He married Elva Grounds on April 15, 1948. She preceded him in death on December 8, 1995. He later married Mary Badger April 15, 2000 and she survives. He was a retired farmer and owner of Hasler Fur Company. He was a member of Glenwood Church in Noble and was a U. S. Army World War II Veteran. Mr. Hasler is survived by his wife, Mary; a daughter, Sheila Story and her husband, Bob; a son, Terry Hasler and his wife, Cheryl; seven step-children; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and 29 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Elva, one son, Lance, two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held at Glenwood Church in Noble with Reverend Bill Rennels and Dr. Larry Duncan officiating. Burial with full military rites by Olney veterans organizations were in the North Freedom Cemetery in Noble.3 He was buried at North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland Co., Illinois.2,3 His Social Security Number was 348-18-9944.5 He was born on May 30, 1924 at Noble, Richland Co., Illinois.2,3,4,5,6 He married Elva Bernice Grounds, daughter of Charles Wesley "Charley" Grounds and Blanche Moore, on April 15, 1948 at Noble, Richland Co., Illinois.1,2,3 Albert Henry Hasler died on November 13, 2001 at Noble, Richland Co., Illinois, at age 77.2,3,5,6

Family

Elva Bernice Grounds b. September 30, 1925, d. December 8, 1995
Marriage*He married Elva Bernice Grounds, daughter of Charles Wesley "Charley" Grounds and Blanche Moore, on April 15, 1948 at Noble, Richland Co., Illinois.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Elva B. Grounds Hasler obituary.
  2. [S11366] North Freedom Cemetery, Richland Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S11367] Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, online www.kistler-patterson.com, From the Albert H. Hasler obituary.
  4. [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.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S11369] County Commoner, The, From the Lance E. Hasler obituary in the Oct 11, 1994 edition.

Lance Eric Hasler1,2,3,4

M, b. October 18, 1952, d. October 4, 1994
FatherAlbert Henry Hasler1,2,4 b. May 30, 1924, d. November 13, 2001
MotherElva Bernice Grounds1,2,4 b. September 30, 1925, d. December 8, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 315-62-8257.5 Lance Eric Hasler was buried at North Freedom Cemetery, Noble, Richland Co., Illinois.3,4 He was born on October 18, 1952 at Olney, Richland Co., Illinois.3,5,4 He married Brenda Wynne Fehrenbacher on July 2, 1972 at Noble, Richland Co., Illinois.3,4 Lance Eric Hasler died on October 4, 1994 at Illinois at age 41.3,4 He Lance E. Hasler, age 41, Willow Hill, died at 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 4, 1994, as a result of injuries in a truck accident in Lawrence County, IL. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church Newton with Rev. Stephen Willis and Rev Randy Nave officiating. Burial was in North Freedom Cemetery, Noble. Mr. Hasler was born October 18, 1952, in Olney, the son of Albert and Elva (Grounds) Hasler. He married Brenda Fehrenbacher on July 2, 1972, in Noble. He was self-employed as a log hauler and the tire business. He was a member and Deacon of the First Baptist Church, Newton. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Hasler, Willow Hill; two sons, Christopher and Michael Hasler, both at home; his parents, Albert and Elva Hasler Noble; one brother, Terry Hasler, Peoria IL; one sister, Sheila Story, Olney. Mr. Hasler was preceded in death by his grandparents. on October 11, 1994.4

Family

Brenda Wynne Fehrenbacher
Marriage*He married Brenda Wynne Fehrenbacher on July 2, 1972 at Noble, Richland Co., Illinois.3,4 
Children
  • Christopher Hasler4
  • Michael Hasler4

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Elva B. Grounds Hasler obituary.
  2. [S11367] Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, online www.kistler-patterson.com, From the Albert H. Hasler obituary.
  3. [S11366] North Freedom Cemetery, Richland Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S11369] County Commoner, The, From the Lance E. Hasler obituary in the Oct 11, 1994 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Mark Aaron Grounds1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 24, 1937, d. June 12, 2019
FatherCharles Wesley "Charley" Grounds1,2,3 b. April 16, 1899, d. May 29, 1968
MotherBlanche Moore1,2,3 b. April 6, 1900, d. March 5, 1958
     Mark Aaron Grounds was buried at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.6 He In rememberence of Mark Aaron Grounds (Papa). On June 12th, 2019 our family lost its very best friend, A Husband, a Father, a Grandpa and a Great Grandpa. He fought a long hard battle for his life here on earth and now he has gained a glorious place in Heaven. Mark left this earth knowing that he was loved by so many. We were all blessed and thankful to have had the years with him and also the opportunity to say our goodbyes and tell him we loved him before he went home to be with our Lord. Mark was a proud member of the United States Army and a longtime American legion Member. He was a great provider for his family and an extremely hard worker who gave his heart and was always ready to help anyone in need at anytime. Mark is survived by his wife of forty years Maxine Grounds, his children Bruce Grounds, Carmelita Grounds Smith, Michelle Marcus and Charles (Chip) Marcus. He is also survived by his Grandchildren Lindsey, Christa, Vana, Dylan, Charlie and Aaron and 5 Great grandchildren Gabriel, Olivia, Adalynn, Jayce and Aaron II.5 He was born on May 24, 1937 at Illinois.3,6 He married Lillian Maxine Looney on February 17, 1979 at Duval Co., Florida.4 Mark Aaron Grounds died on June 12, 2019 at Florida at age 82.5,6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 92, District 51-12, Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., Illinois3

Family 1

Children
  • Bruce Grounds5
  • Carmelita Grounds5

Family 2

Lillian Maxine Looney
Marriage*Mark Aaron Grounds married Lillian Maxine Looney on February 17, 1979 at Duval Co., Florida.4 

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Elva B. Grounds Hasler obituary.
  2. [S2532] Olney Daily Mail, From the Charles E. Grounds obituary in the May 20, 1974 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  5. [S11370] Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Chapel, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/jacksonville-fl/hardage-giddens-oaklawn-chapel/1900, From the Mark Aaron Grounds obituary.
  6. [S7736] Jacksonville National Cemetery, Duval Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com/.

Lawrence Wesener1,2

M, b. January 29, 1926, d. December 15, 1994
     His Social Security Number was 385-20-4402.3 Lawrence Wesener was born on January 29, 1926 at Standish, Arenac Co., Michigan.2,4,5,3 He married Mary Estella Grounds, daughter of Charles Wesley "Charley" Grounds and Blanche Moore, on January 19, 1963 at Angola, Steuben Co., Indiana.1 Lawrence Wesener died on December 15, 1994 at Duval Co., Florida, at age 68.5,4,3

Family

Mary Estella Grounds b. May 5, 1928, d. August 28, 2006
Marriage*He married Mary Estella Grounds, daughter of Charles Wesley "Charley" Grounds and Blanche Moore, on January 19, 1963 at Angola, Steuben Co., Indiana.1 
Child
  • Tina Y. Wesener6

Citations

  1. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  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. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  6. [S2056] Flint Journal, The, Flint, MI, From the Virgil A. Chance obituary in the Aug 26, 2010 edition.

Alice Pearl Grounds1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. June 5, 1930, d. September 20, 2005
FatherCharles Wesley "Charley" Grounds1,2,3,5,6 b. April 16, 1899, d. May 29, 1968
MotherBlanche Moore1,2,3,5,6 b. April 6, 1900, d. March 5, 1958
     Her Social Security Number was 342-24-4341.5 Her married name was Fulton.7 Alice Pearl Grounds was buried at South Park Cemetery, 1310 North Main Street, Pearland, Brazoria Co., Texas.8,6 She married Unknown Fulton.7,5 Alice Pearl Grounds was born on June 5, 1930 at Allendale, Wabash Co., Illinois.5,8,6 As of April 23, 1969,her married name was Smith.4 She married Marvin Wayne Smith on April 23, 1969 at Tarrant Co., Texas.4,9 Alice Pearl Grounds and Marvin Wayne Smith were divorced on October 15, 1985 at Brazoria Co., Texas.9 Alice Pearl Grounds died on September 20, 2005 at Dickinson, Galveston Co., Texas, at age 75.5,8,6 She Alice Pearl Smith, 75, passed away September 20, 2005 in Dickinson, TX. Alice was born in Olney, IL June 5, 1930 to Charles Grounds and Blanche Moore. She is survived by her children, Rebecca Taylor, Kenneth Fulton and wife Linda, Paul Smith and wife Elizabeth; grandchildren, Andrew Taylor, Natalie Taylor, and Alexandra Smith; great-grandchildren, Madison Taylor and Pierce Taylor. Interment will be private at South Park Cemetery. on September 27, 2005.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 92, District 51-12, Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., Illinois3

Family 1

Unknown Fulton
Marriage*Alice Pearl Grounds married Unknown Fulton.7,5 
Children
  • Rebecca Fulton6
  • Kenneth Fulton6

Family 2

Marvin Wayne Smith b. October 12, 1925, d. May 12, 2010
Marriage*Alice Pearl Grounds married Marvin Wayne Smith on April 23, 1969 at Tarrant Co., Texas.4,9 
Divorce* Alice Pearl Grounds and Marvin Wayne Smith were divorced on October 15, 1985 at Brazoria Co., Texas.9 
Child
  • Paul Smith6

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Elva B. Grounds Hasler obituary.
  2. [S2532] Olney Daily Mail, From the Charles E. Grounds obituary in the May 20, 1974 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S6211] Unknown compiler, Texas, Marriage Index, 1824-2019.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S1860] Houston Chronicle, From the Alice Pearl Smith obituary in the Sep 27, 2005 edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Charles W. Grounds obituary.
  8. [S9018] South Park Cemetery, Brazoria Co., TX, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S1040] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Divorce Index, 1968-2014.

Marvin Wayne Smith1,2,3,4

M, b. October 12, 1925, d. May 12, 2010
     His Social Security Number was 465-42-0372.5 Marvin Wayne Smith was buried at South Park Cemetery, 1310 North Main Street, Pearland, Brazoria Co., Texas.3 He was born on October 12, 1925 at Robert Lee, Coke Co., Texas.3,4,5,6 He married Alice Pearl Grounds, daughter of Charles Wesley "Charley" Grounds and Blanche Moore, on April 23, 1969 at Tarrant Co., Texas.1,2 Marvin Wayne Smith and Alice Pearl Grounds were divorced on October 15, 1985 at Brazoria Co., Texas.2 Marvin Wayne Smith died on May 12, 2010 at Texas at age 84.3,5

Family

Alice Pearl Grounds b. June 5, 1930, d. September 20, 2005
Marriage*He married Alice Pearl Grounds, daughter of Charles Wesley "Charley" Grounds and Blanche Moore, on April 23, 1969 at Tarrant Co., Texas.1,2 
Divorce* Marvin Wayne Smith and Alice Pearl Grounds were divorced on October 15, 1985 at Brazoria Co., Texas.2 
Child
  • Paul Smith7

Citations

  1. [S6211] Unknown compiler, Texas, Marriage Index, 1824-2019.
  2. [S1040] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Divorce Index, 1968-2014.
  3. [S9018] South Park Cemetery, Brazoria Co., TX, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [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.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S4349] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932.
  7. [S1860] Houston Chronicle, From the Alice Pearl Smith obituary in the Sep 27, 2005 edition.

Telletha Ann Grounds1,2,3

F, b. February 15, 1935, d. December 12, 1996
FatherCharles Wesley "Charley" Grounds4,1,5,3 b. April 16, 1899, d. May 29, 1968
MotherBlanche Moore4,1,5,3 b. April 6, 1900, d. March 5, 1958
     Her Social Security Number was 336-30-9443.6 Telletha Ann Grounds Telletha Ann Pipher, 61, of Olney, died at 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 1996, at her residence. The body of Mrs. Pipher was cremated. There will be no services or visitation. Pipher was born Feb. 15, 1935, in Lawrence County, the daughter of Charles and Blanche (Moore) Grounds. She married Neal Pipher July 26, 1952, in Olney. She was a retired cosmetologist and a member of the Olney Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by her husband; one son, Jeffrey L. Pipher, of Delmar, Cal; one daughter, Pamela K. Pipher, of West Terre Haute, Ind; one step-son, Neal Gene Pipher, of Mt. Vernon; one step-daughter, Sharon A. Payne, of Tampa, Fla; three brothers, Wayne Grounds, of Olney, Wes Grounds, of Olney, Mark Grounds, of Jacksonville, Fla; three sisters, Mary Wesner, of Jacksonville, Fla., Jane Dipzinski, of Gaylord, Mich., and Alice Smith, of Houston, Tex; five grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and five step-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and one brother.3 She was born on February 15, 1935 at Lawrence Co., Illinois.6,3 As of July 26, 1952,her married name was Pipher.3 She married Neal Pipher on July 26, 1952 at Olney, Richland Co., Illinois.3,2 Telletha Ann Grounds died on December 12, 1996 at Olney, Richland Co., Illinois, at age 61.6,3,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 92, District 51-12, Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., Illinois5

Family

Neal Pipher b. August 25, 1922, d. February 8, 2003
Marriage*Telletha Ann Grounds married Neal Pipher on July 26, 1952 at Olney, Richland Co., Illinois.3,2 
Children
  • Jeffrey L. "Jeff" Pipher3
  • Pamela K. "Pam" Pipher3

Citations

  1. [S2532] Olney Daily Mail, From the Charles E. Grounds obituary in the May 20, 1974 edition.
  2. [S2532] Olney Daily Mail, From the Neal Pipher obituary.
  3. [S2532] Olney Daily Mail, From the Telletha Ann Pipher obituary.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Elva B. Grounds Hasler obituary.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Neal Pipher1,2,3,4

M, b. August 25, 1922, d. February 8, 2003
     His Social Security Number was 331-16-7240.4 Neal Pipher Neal Pipher, 80, of West Terre Haute, Ind., formerly of Olney, died at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2003, at his daughter's residence in West Terre Haute. By his request cremation has been scheduled. There are no services or visitation. Mr. Pipher was born on August 25, 1922 in Noble, the son of Clifford and Lucy (Schnell) Pipher. He married Bernice Mayo in September 1942. She preceded him in death in July 1948. He later married Telletha Grounds on July 26, 1952. She preceded him in death on December 12, 1996. He retired from Olney Seed & Grain Elevator after 30 years of service. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post #30 and Veterans of Foreigh Wars Post #4226, both in Olney. Mr. Pipher is survived by two daughters, Pam Beeler and her husband, Bill of West Terre Haute, Ind., and Sharon Payne and her husband, Norman of Sarasota, Fla; two sons, Jeff Pipher and his wife, Judith of San Diego, Calif., and Gene Pipher of Mt. Vernon; 12 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, both wives, a son, Tommy Pipher, and a brother, Maynard Pipher.2 He was born on August 25, 1922 at Noble, Richland Co., Illinois.2,3,4,5 He married Telletha Ann Grounds, daughter of Charles Wesley "Charley" Grounds and Blanche Moore, on July 26, 1952 at Olney, Richland Co., Illinois.1,2 Neal Pipher died on February 8, 2003 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 80.2,3,5

Family

Telletha Ann Grounds b. February 15, 1935, d. December 12, 1996
Marriage*He married Telletha Ann Grounds, daughter of Charles Wesley "Charley" Grounds and Blanche Moore, on July 26, 1952 at Olney, Richland Co., Illinois.1,2 
Children
  • Jeffrey L. "Jeff" Pipher1,2
  • Pamela K. "Pam" Pipher1,2

Citations

  1. [S2532] Olney Daily Mail, From the Telletha Ann Pipher obituary.
  2. [S2532] Olney Daily Mail, From the Neal Pipher obituary.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [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.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Viola June Grounds1,2,3,4

F, b. June 4, 1932, d. November 15, 1992
FatherCharles Wesley "Charley" Grounds1,2,3,4 b. April 16, 1899, d. May 29, 1968
MotherBlanche Moore1,2,3,4 b. April 6, 1900, d. March 5, 1958
     Her married name was McBride.4 Her Social Security Number was 326-26-7388.4 Her married name was Grogan.4 Her married name was Meadows.5 Viola June Grounds married Unknown Grogan.4 Viola June Grounds married Unknown Meadows.5,4 Viola June Grounds married Unknown McBride.4 Viola June Grounds was born on June 4, 1932 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Illinois.4 She died on November 15, 1992 at age 60.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 92, District 51-12, Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., Illinois3

Family 1

Unknown McBride
Marriage*Viola June Grounds married Unknown McBride.4 

Family 2

Unknown Meadows
Marriage*Viola June Grounds married Unknown Meadows.5,4 

Family 3

Unknown Grogan
Marriage*Viola June Grounds married Unknown Grogan.4 

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Elva B. Grounds Hasler obituary.
  2. [S2532] Olney Daily Mail, From the Charles E. Grounds obituary in the May 20, 1974 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Charles W. Grounds obituary.