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     Frank Adolph Rudolph was buried at Atherton Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 317-36-0064.⁶ He was born on July 28, 1895 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,7,6,3,4,5 He married Elsie Edith Smith, daughter of Thomas Melvin Smith and Mary Elizabeth Forbes, on February 14, 1921 at Indiana.¹ Frank Adolph Rudolph died on July 28, 1972 at Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana, at age 77.^8,6,5 He SOLDIERS HOME - Frank A. Rudolph, 77, of the Indiana State Soldiers Home died there at 12:10 a.m. today. Mr. Rudolph was born in Danville, Ill., and came to the home in January from Covington. He was a World War I veteran. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mary Law of Fairland, and Mrs. Evelyn Thompson of Crawfordsville, and a son, Lloyd, of Melbourne, Fla. on July 28, 1972.⁸

     Glenn Henry Rudolph was buried at Atherton Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,2 He was born on November 3, 1922 at Illinois.¹ He died on November 9, 1922 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.¹

     Thelma Irene Rudolph was buried at Atherton Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^3,4 She was born on August 12, 1929 at Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana.^2,3 She died on July 10, 1930 at Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana.³

     Lloyd Francis Rudolph was buried at Mound Cemetery, Perrysville, Vermilion Co., Indiana.^3,9,5 His Social Security Number was 317-36-0065.⁴ He was born on September 16, 1935 at Gessie, Vermilion Co., Indiana.^2,3,4,9,10,5 He married Marlene Jane Wall on September 30, 1956.^3,5 Lloyd Francis Rudolph died on October 25, 2002 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 67.^3,4,9,10,5 He DANVILLE - Lloyd Francis Rudolph, 67, of Danville died at 11:46 a.m. Friday (Oct. 25, 2002) at Provena United Samaritans Medical Center, Danville. Burial will be in Lower Mound Cemetery, Covington. Mr. Rudolph was born Sept. 16, 1935, at Gessie, Ind., a son of Frank and Elsie Smith Rudolph. He married Marlene Wall on Sept. 30, 1956, at Danville. She survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Kathryn Swick of Ridge Farm; two sons, Kevin Rudolph of Covington and Kenneth Rudolph of St. Louis; six grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Law of Shelbyville, Ind., and Evelyn Thompson of Tangier, Ind. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Mr. Rudolph was a Perrysville High School graduate. He worked as a carpenter all his life before retiring in 1998. He served in the Navy Reserve before retiring in 1973. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Danville. on October 27, 2002.⁵

     Mary Sophia Rudolph was buried at Zion Cemetery, Rays Crossing, Shelby Co., Indiana.^9,5 She Mary S. Law, 91, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, at Major Hospital. She was born April 25, 1925, to Frank A. Rudolph and Elsie (Smith) Rudolph in Vermillion County. She married Claude A. Law on March 24, 1946, and he survives. Other survivors include four children; Marvin Law, of Rushville; Claudia Simmons, of Shelbyville; Colleen Miles and husband, David, of Springfield, Tennessee; and Darrell Law and wife, Terri, of Shelbyville; sister, Evelyn Thompson and husband, Tom, of Terre Haute; seven grandchildren; four great -grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Lloyd Rudolph; and infant sister. Mrs. Law had lived in the area since 1946, after moving from Vermillion County. She graduated from Perrysville High School in 1943. Mrs. Law was a homemaker. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ and Zion Women's Guild. She was also a charter member of Chatty Charmers Homemakers Club, '49ers Homemakers Club, past county homemaker president and was named Homemaker of the Year in 1998. Mrs. Law was a lifetime member of Indiana National Red Poll Association, past member of Indiana Beef Cattle Association, Indiana State Cowbells Association, and an active 4-H leader for over 30 years. Burial will be at Zion Cemetery in Shelby County.⁵ She was born on April 25, 1925 at Highland Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana.^1,5 As of March 24, 1946,her married name was Law.¹⁰ She married Claude Albert Law on March 24, 1946 at Indiana.^5,10 Mary Sophia Rudolph died on December 22, 2016 at Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana, at age 91.^5,10

     Evelyn June Rudolph was buried at Freedom Cemetery, Waveland, Montgomery Co., Indiana.² She Evelyn June (Rudolph) Thompson, age 89 of Terre Haute and formerly of Kingman, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at home. She was born in Gessie, Indiana on June 14, 1931 to the late Frank A. & Elsie Edith (Smith) Rudolph. Evelyn graduated from Perrysville High School in 1950 and Lakeview School of Nursing in Danville, IL. On February 20, 1955 she married the love of her life, Thomas C. Thompson, who preceded her in death on October 16, 2018. Evelyn was a registered nurse and worked at Culver Hospital in Crawfordsville and Putnam Community Hospital in Greencastle. She was a member of the Yeddo Baptist Church. She enjoyed making greeting cards, crocheting, reading, doing puzzles, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by three children, Gregory (Beth) Thompson of Cedarsburg, WI, Linda Millikan of Terre Haute, and Michael (Kelly) Thompson of Crawfordsville; six grandchildren, Adrianne, Whitney, Samantha, Brandi, Amanda, and Kristina; 11 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Tom; a brother, Lloyd Rudolph; and her sister, Mary Law. Burial will follow at Freedom Cemetery.² She was born on June 14, 1931 at Gessie, Vermilion Co., Indiana.² As of February 20, 1955,her married name was Thompson.² She married Thomas C. "Tom" Thompson on February 20, 1955.^3,2,6 Evelyn June Rudolph died on December 12, 2020 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 89.²

     Claude Albert Law Claude A. Law, 100, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Heritage House Convalescent Center. Born December 6, 1917 in Shelbyville, he was the son of Albert Law and Sophia (Kuhn) Law. He married Mary S. (Rudolph) Law on March 24, 1946 and she preceded him on December 22, 2016. Survivors include four children: sons: Marvin D. Law of Homer, Darrell D. (Terri) Law of Shelbyville; daughters: Claudia D. Simmons of Shelbyville, Colleen K. (David) Miles, Springfield, Tennessee; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, spouse, brothers: Richard Law, Robert Law, Kenneth Law, Chester Law; sisters: Mildred Adams, Mary Katheryn McVey; and sons-in-law, Terry Simmons. Mr. Law had lived his entire life in this area, and was a lifelong self-employed farmer. He graduated from Waldron High School, and was a lifetime member of Zion United Church of Christ, a member of Shelby County Beef Association, Indiana Beef Association, Indiana & National Red Poll Cattle Association, and was a long time 4-H leader. He was a World War II US Army veteran, attaining rank of Private Fist Class, serving in the European Theatre. Claude enjoyed hunting in his earlier years, mushroom hunting, and watching sports on TV. He loved his family and grandchildren and spending time with them. Burial in Zion Cemetery with graveside military rites conducted by a local veterans organization.⁴ He was buried at Zion Cemetery, Rays Crossing, Shelby Co., Indiana.^3,4 He was born on December 6, 1917 at Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana.^1,3,4 He married Mary Sophia Rudolph, daughter of Frank Adolph Rudolph and Elsie Edith Smith, on March 24, 1946 at Indiana.^2,4 Claude Albert Law died on July 3, 2018 at Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana, at age 100.^3,4

     Terry Lee Simmons was buried at Whispering Hope Memorial Gardens, Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana.^3,4 He was born on October 24, 1949 at Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana.^3,4 He married Claudia D. Law, daughter of Claude Albert Law and Mary Sophia Rudolph, on May 3, 1975 at Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 Terry Lee Simmons Terry Lee Simmons, 63, of Indian Trail, N.C., formerly of Shelbyville, died Dec. 3, 2012. He was born on Oct. 24, 1949, in Shelbyville to Gerald "Jerry" and Florence (Niesse) Simmons. Mr. Simmons was a Marine Corps Veteran, having served in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Claudia Law Simmons of Indian Trail, N.C; sons, Shawn Simmons of Shelbyville, Aaron Simmons of Greenfield, and Kevin Simmons of Indian Trail, N.C; one grandson; sisters, Nancy (Norman) Hasecuster of Greenfield and Mary Jane (Charles) Plymate of Evansville, Ind; stepsisters, Rose (Rusty) McAdams of Franklin, Ind., Marilyn (Fred) Mallory of Churchville, Penn. and Wanda (Jim) Ferguson of Edinburg, Ind. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Agnes Simmons; sisters, Pat Armstrong and Ida Rork; brothers, Gerald "Sonny" Simmons, Steve Simmons and Clement Simmons. Burial will follow in Whispering Hope Memorial Gardens in Shelbyville. on December 2, 2012.³ He died on December 3, 2012 at Union Co., North Carolina, at age 63.^3,4

     Thomas C. "Tom" Thompson Thomas C. Thompson, age 88 of Kingman passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Crawfordsville on August 9, 1930 to Leo & Pearl (Reynolds) Thompson. Tom graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1948 and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. On February 20, 1955 he married the love of his life, Evelyn J. (Rudolph) Thompson, who survives. He was a member of the Yeddo Baptist Church. Throughout the years he was a farmer, worked at Impex and was a truck driver for Overpeck Gas Company for 16 years. He was a hard worker, enjoyed playing golf with his son, and working in their huge garden. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Evelyn; three children, Gregory (Beth) Thompson of Cedarsburg, WI, Linda Millikan of Terre Haute, and Michael (Kelly) Thompson of Crawfordsville; a brother, Leo (Betty) Thompson of Crawfordsville; 6 grandchildren, Adrianne, Whitney, Samantha, Brandi, Amanda, and Kristina; 10 great grandchildren and one on the way; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Gordon & David Thompson; two sisters, Geraldine Coover and Mary Albin. Burial will follow at Freedom Cemetery with military rites by the United States Army.³ He was buried at Freedom Cemetery, Waveland, Montgomery Co., Indiana.³ He was born on August 9, 1930 at Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana.³ He married Evelyn June Rudolph, daughter of Frank Adolph Rudolph and Elsie Edith Smith, on February 20, 1955.^1,2,3 Thomas C. "Tom" Thompson died on October 16, 2018 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 88.^2,3