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.

Hazel Irene McClare1

F, b. October 4, 1928, d. March 14, 2009
     Hazel Irene McClare Hazel I. Grounds, 80, of Olney, died at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2009, at Richland Memorial Hospital. No services will be held. Cremation rites were accorded. Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney is in charge of arrangements.2 Her Social Security Number was 332-22-5922.3 She was born on October 4, 1928 at Claremont, Richland Co., Illinois.1,3 As of October 18, 1947,her married name was Grounds.1 She married Gilbert Wayne Grounds, son of Charles Wesley "Charley" Grounds and Blanche Moore, on October 18, 1947 at Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan.1 Hazel Irene McClare died on March 14, 2009 at Olney, Richland Co., Illinois, at age 80.3,2

Family

Gilbert Wayne Grounds b. January 10, 1924
Marriage*She married Gilbert Wayne Grounds, son of Charles Wesley "Charley" Grounds and Blanche Moore, on October 18, 1947 at Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan.1 

Citations

  1. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  2. [S11367] Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, online www.kistler-patterson.com, From the Hazel I. Grounds obituary.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

William David Gumm1

M, b. February 3, 1923
     William David Gumm was born on February 3, 1923 at Kentucky.1 He married Elva Bernice Grounds, daughter of Charles Wesley "Charley" Grounds and Blanche Moore, on September 6, 1941 at Indiana.1

Family

Elva Bernice Grounds b. September 30, 1925, d. December 8, 1995
Marriage*William David Gumm married Elva Bernice Grounds, daughter of Charles Wesley "Charley" Grounds and Blanche Moore, on September 6, 1941 at Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

John Albert Chance1,2,3

M, b. March 25, 1924, d. December 21, 2013
     John Albert Chance was buried at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.3 He and Mary Estella Grounds were divorced.4 John Albert Chance married Mary Estella Grounds, daughter of Charles Wesley "Charley" Grounds and Blanche Moore.1 John Albert Chance was born on March 25, 1924 at Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co., Illinois.2,3 He died on December 21, 2013 at Arizona at age 89.3

Family

Mary Estella Grounds b. May 5, 1928, d. August 28, 2006
Divorce*He and Mary Estella Grounds were divorced.4 
Marriage* John Albert Chance married Mary Estella Grounds, daughter of Charles Wesley "Charley" Grounds and Blanche Moore.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2056] Flint Journal, The, Flint, MI, From the Virgil A. Chance obituary in the Aug 26, 2010 edition.
  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. [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. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Virgil A. Chance1

M, b. January 6, 1953, d. August 24, 2010
FatherJohn Albert Chance b. March 25, 1924, d. December 21, 2013
MotherMary Estella Grounds1 b. May 5, 1928, d. August 28, 2006
     His Social Security Number was 380-56-3400.2 Virgil A. Chance was born on January 6, 1953 at Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan.2,1 He died on August 24, 2010 at Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan, at age 57.2,1 He CHANCE, Virgil A. - Age 57, of Flint, died Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at his home. Virgil was born January 6, 1953 in Flint the son of John and Mary Chance. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Virgil was a member of Roofer's Union Local #149 and worked for several roofing companies. Surviving are his soul mate and best friend, Carol Hall, father, John (Helen) Chance of Prescott, Arizona, brothers, Gary (Cindy) Wesener, Lance (Patty) Wesener, Kim Wesener, Roy (Crystal) Chance of Georgia, sister, Tina Wesener of Florida, friend and hunting buddy Bill Siegel. Virgil was preceded in death by Dutch Wesener. As were his wishes cremation has taken place. on August 26, 2010.1

Citations

  1. [S2056] Flint Journal, The, Flint, MI, From the Virgil A. Chance obituary in the Aug 26, 2010 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.