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CLARK, Carroll Eugene "Gene" - Buchanan Funeral Home Internet website
Carroll Eugene “Gene” Clark, 76, of Ashland, IL died peacefully Monday, March 30, 2009 at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield, IL after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
He was born August 12, 1932 in rural Menard County, IL; the son of Eugene and Carrie Davis Clark. Fifty –four years ago, he married Marlene Schneider on June 12, 1954 in Adams, MA and she survives.
He is also survived by two daughters, Donna Hand (husband, Rick) and Sandra Gutmann (husband, Chuck), all of Ashland; five grandchildren, Stephanie Inman, Christine Hand, Ronnie Inman, James Hand, and Nathanael Hand; two brothers, Dwight Clark of Petersburg and Joseph Clark of Merrimack, NH; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Virginia Winters and Janola Hobbs; and two brothers, Cecil and Dale Clark.
Gene graduated from Petersburg Harris High School and served with the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was employed as an electrician until his retirement in 2002. He was a member of Ashland United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Thursday, april 2, 2009 at the Ashland United Methodist Church in Ashland with burial in Ashland Cemetery. A visitation will be held 5:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland. Memorial gifts are suggested to St. John’s Hospital-Hospice Program, 800 E. Carpenter, Springfield, IL 62769 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 2921 Greenbriar Dr., Ste C, Springfield, IL 62704. Condolences may be sent online at www.buchanancody.com
CLARK, Jackie 'J.C.' - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, January 18, 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Jackie 'J.C.' Clark, 1935-2003
Jackie "J.C." Clark, 67, of Chandlerville, died Friday morning, Jan. 17, 2003, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
He was born Aug. 30, 1935, in Newmansville Township, Cass County, the son of Herschel and Blanche Dearing Clark. He married Verna Joanne Milstead May 28, 1957, in Tallula, and she survives.
He is also survived by three brothers, H. Glen (wife, Roberta) of rural Petersburg, Donald H. (wife, Shirlee) of Virginia and Richard A. (wife, Sharon) of rural Jacksonville; one sister, Sylvia Ann (husband, Thomas) Palmer of Springfield; three nieces; five nephews; 10 great-nephews; and five great-nieces.
Mr. Clark was a 1953 graduate of Chandlerville High School. As a young man, he was involved in football, basketball and baseball and was offered a contract to pitch for the St. Louis Cardinals. He was first employed for several years by the Illinois Secretary of State's Office and later by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Petersburg. More recently, he was employed 22 years by the Village of Chandlerville until his illness prevented him from working. He formerly served as IHSA certified umpire and basketball official. He enjoyed fishing, flower and vegetable gardening, attending auctions and watching sports events and auto racing on television.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Lintner-Buchanan Funeral Home in Chandlerville, with burial at Chandlerville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor's choice. Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.
CLARK, Terry Paul - Cass County Star-Gazette, Beardstown, Illinois - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Terry Paul Clark Memorial Services
Memorial graveside services for Terry Paul Clark, who died December 13, 2006, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at Beardstown City Cemetery. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.
CLAYTON, Mrs. - Beardstown Illinoian, Octobert 8, 1874
Mrs. Clayton, wife of T.B. Clayton of near Bluff Springs, died Thurs. last of cancer. She was brought to Beardstown for burial.
CLEMENT, Roy L. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, June 11, 2004 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Roy L. Clement, 1920 - 2002, Virginia
Roy L. Clemenet, 82, of Tucson, Ariz., and formerly of Virginia, died Oct. 8, 2002, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Tucson.
He was born June 17, 1920, in Cass County, the son of George G. and Nola Hacker Clement.
He is survived by one sister, Frances Beavers of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Georgia Barger and Verna Alcorn.
Mr. Clement served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, where he flew 52 missions over Germany and was decorated for his service.
Cremation has been accorded. Committal services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia with military honors. Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia is in charge of arrangements. Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.
CLEMONS, George E. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, May 7, 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
George E. Clemons, 1919-2003, Ashland
George E. Clemons, 83, of Ashland and formerly of Pleasant Plains, died Tuesday morning, May 6, 2003, of natural causes while in his vehicle on Hog Barn Road south of Ashland.
He was born Nov. 28, 1919, in Pleasant Plains, the son of Matthew Levi and Tena D. Marlon Clemons. He married Opal A. Hayes June 19, 1943, in Bowling Green, Mo., and she preceded him in death April 9, 1994.
He is survived by one daughter, Nancy (husband, Bob) Heather of Ashland, six grandchildren, Tammy Heather and Melissa Eskew, both of Ashland, Shonda Brown of Waverly, Joshua Clemons, Robbie Clemons and Ryan Clemons, all of Jacksonville; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, John and Gene (wife, Sharon) both of Springfield; and Georgiann (husband, Danny) Parsons of Lincoln; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Danny (surviving wife, Beverly Robinson (husband, Larry of Jacksonville) and seven brothers and sisters.
Mr. Clemons was a retired farmhand and later was employed as a custodian for Cass County Housing Authority. He was of the Protestant faith and enjoyed being involved in many tractor pulls in the area.
Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Ashland, with burial at Pleasant Plains Cemetery in Pleasant Plains. Family will meet friends from 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or Ashland United Methodist Church. Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com
CLEMONS, Thomas S. - Bucanan Funeral Home Internet website Thomas S. Clemons, 83, of Crest Hill, IL and formerly of Ashland and Springfield, IL died Saturday, February 14, 2009 at Joliet Area Hospice in Joliet, IL.
He was born May 27, 1925 in Ashland; the son of Gilbert M. and Addie Smith Clemons. He married Kathleen Ann Sharp on July 9, 1946 in Salem, IL and she survives.
He is also survived by a daughter, Debbie Cargerman (husband, Michael) of Plainfield; four grandchildren, Chris Clemons of Waterloo, Kevin Clemons of Springfield, and Jeffrey Cargerman and Joel Cargerman, both of Plainfield; two great grandchildren, Madison and Trent Clemons, both of Highland; a sister, Shirley McClure of Ashland; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Terry A. Clemons (surviving wife, Linda of Riverton) and a brother, Lawrence Clemons (surviving wife, Jane of Kentucky).
Mr. Clemons served with the US Army during WW II. He was employed 32 years by the State of Illinois, retiring in 1984. He also sold advertising specialties in the Springfield area for over 40 years and gained a reputation for having never met a stranger. He was a member of Ashland United Methodist Church and Springfield VFW Post #755.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at Ashland United Methodist Church in Ashland with burial and military honors at Ashland Cemetery. The family will meet friends at the church from 10:00 AM Wednesday until the time of services. Memorial gifts are suggested to Joliet Area Hospice or Springfield VFW Post #755. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home of Ashland is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.buchanancody.com
CLINE, John Ray - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, February 14, 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
John Ray Cline, 1929-2003, Chandlerville
John Ray Cline, 73, of rural Chandlerville, died Thursday morning, Feb. 13, 2003, at his residence.
He was born April 7, 1929, in Cass County, the son of Ray and Margaret Thornsborough Cline. He married Anneliese Sophia Hey Aug. 18, 1953, in Wartzburg, Germany, and she survives.
He is also survived by one brother, Tilford Robert "Tip" of Lafayette, Ind.; one niece; one nephew; and several cousins.
Mr. Cline was a graduate of Virginia High School and the University of Illinois. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He farmed in Cass County for 49 years prior to his retirement. He had also been employed measuring grain bins for the United States Department of Agriculture. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Virginia and the Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia, with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Friends may call from 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice or First Presbyterian Church of Virginia. Messages of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.
CLINE, Patricia G. "Patt" - Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. website - PATRICIA G. 'PATT' CLINE September 11, 2008
Patricia G. “Patt” Cline, 68, of rural Pleasant Plains, IL died Thursday evening, September 11, 2008 at the Walker Nursing Home in Virginia, IL.
She was born July 12, 1940 in Cass County, IL; the daughter of Roy and Nellie Marcussen Conkey. She married William Franklin Cline on November 28, 1958 in Pleasant Plains and he survives.
She is also survived by two daughters, Janet Bennett and Karen Cline, both of Pleasant Plains; two sons, Franklin Cline (wife, Becky) of Jacksonville and Robert Cline (wife, April) of Timewell; seven grandchildren, Aaron (wife, Stephanie) and Joshua Bennett, Garrett, Logan and Ashley Cline, Morgan Fry, and Adam Dobson; a brother, Robert Conkey of Phoenix, AZ; four sisters, Ruth Clasing of Peoria, Marge Thompson of Litchfield, Alice Reiser (husband, John) of Ashland, and Mary Adams of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Ray and John Conkey.
Mrs. Cline was a graduate of Chillicothe, IL High School. After raising her children, she was affiliated with the City of Virginia as City Clerk, bookkeeper, and secretary over 27 years. She also provided bookkeeping services for Roy French Construction, Briar TV, Wheelhouse TV, and her husband’s service station. She was a longtime member of Virginia United Methodist Church where she served on numerous committees. She was a formerly active with the Virginia BBQ and Cass County Home Extension.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Virginia United Methodist Church in Virginia with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. The family will meet friends at the church from 10:00 AM Tuesday until the time of services. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Virginia United Methodist Church or a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent online to www.buchanancody.com . The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home of Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.
CLUNEY, Dennis Earl - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, October 30, 2006 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Dennis Earl Cluney, 1939-2006, Beardstown
Dennis Earl Cluney, 67, of Beardstown, died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
He was born Jan. 20, 1939, in Ray, the son of William Earl and Deloris Marie Toland Cluney. He married Betty Saylor on Dec. 23, 1959, in Lewistown, and she survives.
He is also survived by one daughter, Deborah (husband, David) Piehler of Beardstown; one son, Douglas (wife, Sherry) of Chatham; three grandchildren, Chase and Ella Piehler and Lucas Cluney; and two brothers, Richard of Elk River, Minn., and Gale of Peoria. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Tamara Jo.
Mr. Cluney attended school in Astoria. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Beardstown. He was employed with Cargill Meat Solutions in Beardstown and was previously employed with Oscar Mayer, Tillitt Motor Company and Glenn Ice and Coal, all in Beardstown. He was an alderman for the City of Beardstown for nearly 15 years. He enjoyed vegetable gardening and restoring antique cars and his truest treasure was his family, especially his grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beardstown, with burial at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown, with the family meeting friends from 5-7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to St. John's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or the Cluney Grandchildren Education Fund. Condolences may be sent to sagerfh@casscomm.com.
Note: A news article about Dennis Earl Cluney ran in the Journal-Courier, October 30, 2006, describing his city council service and noted that he had undergone surgery to remove a lung after discovering lung cancer.
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