Newton A. Reed
M, #113283, b. 23 September 1882, d. 29 May 1965
Biography
Newton A. Reed was born on 23 September 1882. He married
Corrine Susan Ryan on 5 April 1914. He died on 29 May 1965. He was buried in June 1965 in Fon du Lac Township Cemetery, East Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 52043942.
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Corrine Susan Ryan
F, #113284, b. 27 July 1882, d. 20 June 1950
Biography
Corrine Susan Ryan was born on 27 July 1882. She married
Newton A. Reed on 5 April 1914. She died on 20 June 1950. She was buried in June 1950 in Fon du Lac Township Cemetery, East Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 52043966.
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Gardner
M, #113285
Biography
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Stella Stockov
F, #113286, b. 25 September 1914, d. December 1984
Biography
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Tandy Jo Hancock
F, #113287, b. 21 November 1952, d. 8 April 2007
Parents
Biography
Tandy Jo Hancock was born on 21 November 1952 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL. She died on 8 April 2007 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL, Dates per SSDI, last residence Pekin.
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Preston Colson
M, #113288, b. 19 February 1847, d. 1 December 1932
Biography
Preston Colson was born on 19 February 1847 in Shelby Co., IL. He married
Rhoda M. Bennett on 18 June 1871 in Shelby Co., IL. He died on 1 December 1932 in Shelby Co., IL, Preston Colson, retired farmer and one of Windsor's oldest residents, died about 8:15 o’clock Wednesday evening at the family home. Death was due to infirmities of age. The funeral will be conducted at 11 o’clock Saturday morning from the Christian Church, with Rev. L. Z. Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Ash Grove Cemetery, southeast of Windsor. Mr. Colson was born Feb. 19, 1847. He spent most of his life in the Gays, Ash Grove and Windsor communities, engaging in farming most of the time. His wife, Mrs. Rhoda Bennett Colson, whom he married on June 18, 1871, died about a year ago. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Bart Sexton, who has taken care of him since Mrs. Colson's death, and a foster son, Hal Colson of Pekin. Miss Minnie Bolin and John Bolin, both of Gays, are niece and nephew. Windsor - 2 Dec 1932. He was buried in December 1932 in Cochrans Grove Cemetery, Windsor, Shelby Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 58270587.
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Rhoda M. Bennett
F, #113289, b. 1849, d. 1931
Biography
Rhoda M. Bennett was born in 1849 in Shelby Co., IN. She married
Preston Colson on 18 June 1871 in Shelby Co., IL. She died in 1931 in Shelby Co., IL. She was buried in 1931 in Cochrans Grove Cemetery, Windsor, Shelby Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 58270759.
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Rhoda I. Colson1
F, #113290, b. 25 November 1911, d. 27 November 1922
Parents
Biography
Rhoda I. Colson was born on 25 November 1911 in Delavan, Tazewell Co., IL.
1 She died on 27 November 1922 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL. She was buried in November 1922 in Lakeside Cemetery, Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 80304254.
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Citations
- [S2058] Pekin Precinct 4, Dist. 176, sheet 10B, Dwelling 236, Family 250, 1920 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 410.
Robert E. Colson1
M, #113291, b. 28 December 1915, d. 2 January 2000
Parents
Biography
Robert E. Colson was born on 28 December 1915 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL.
1 He married
Alberta on 23 August 1941. He died on 2 January 2000 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL,
Obituary (findagrave.com):
PEKIN, IL - Robert Edward Colson, 84, died at 9:57 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000, at Pekin Hospital.
Born Dec. 28, 1915, in Pekin to Halac R. and Jesse C. Larimore Colson, he married Alberta Mae Stone on Aug. 23, 1941, in Pekin. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Colleen (and Ivan) Martin of East Peoria, one sister, Helen Watkins of Manito, one brother, Dean Colson of Manito, five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Two sisters and one brother preceded him in death.
He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of William Schaefer American Legion Post 44.
He was a route salesman for more than 40 years, last working for Butternut in Pekin.
He was a member of the Empire Lodge 126, AF&AM.
He also was a member of the First Christian Church in Pekin.
Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens.
Journal Star (Peoria, IL) - Monday, January 3, 2000.
He was buried in January 2000 in Glendale Memorial Gardens, Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 109514366.
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Citations
- [S2058] Pekin Precinct 4, Dist. 176, sheet 10B, Dwelling 236, Family 250, 1920 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 410.
Helen Louise Colson1
F, #113292, b. 28 January 1919, d. 7 October 2001
Parents
Family: Virgil Wayne Watkins (b. 27 October 1916, d. 26 June 2007)
| Daughter | Lynda J. Watkins |
| Son | Michael W. Watkins |
Biography
Helen Louise Colson was born on 28 January 1919 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL.
1 She married
Virgil Wayne Watkins, son of
Asa E. Watkins and
Edith Mae Skaggs, on 21 September 1940 in Davenport, Scott Co., IA. Helen Louise Colson died on 7 October 2001 in Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL. She was buried in October 2001 in Glendale Memorial Gardens, Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 167683209.
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Citations
- [S2058] Pekin Precinct 4, Dist. 176, sheet 10B, Dwelling 236, Family 250, 1920 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 410.
Alberta
F, #113293, b. 1921, d. 2005
Biography
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Virgil Wayne Watkins
M, #113294, b. 27 October 1916, d. 26 June 2007
Parents
Family: Helen Louise Colson (b. 28 January 1919, d. 7 October 2001)
| Daughter | Lynda J. Watkins |
| Son | Michael W. Watkins |
Biography
Virgil Wayne Watkins was born on 27 October 1916 in Illinois. He married
Helen Louise Colson, daughter of
Halac R. Colson and
Jessie Caroline Larimore, on 21 September 1940 in Davenport, Scott Co., IA. Virgil Wayne Watkins died on 26 June 2007 in Illinois
Obituary (findagrave.com):
PEKIN ~ Virgil Wayne Watkins, 90, 1520 El Camino Drive, passed away at 11:05 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at Pekin Manor. He was formerly of 402 South East Avenue in Manito.
Born October 27, 1916 in Chandlerville to Asa E. and Edith May (Ishmael) Watkins, he married Helen Louise Colson on September 21, 1940 in Davenport, Iowa. She died October 7, 2001 in Hopedale. He was also preceded in death by his parents, one granddaughter, one sister (Edith Miller), and five brothers (Harold, Delbert, Robert, Orville, and Raymond Watkins).
Surviving are one daughter, Lynda J. Dudley of Pekin; one son, Michael W. (Danielle) Watkins of Pekin; twelve grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Gary L. (Martha) Watkins of Manito and Wilbert (Catherine) Watkins of Lansing.
Virgil worked for Hart-Carter Company in Peoria from 1937 to 1951 as a tool and die maker. He then worked at Mount Hawley Manufacturing in Peoria from 1951 to 1965 as plant manager. He last worked for International Harvester in Canton from 1966 until retiring in 1979 from planning and research.
A mason since 1946, he was a member of Ipava Lodge #213 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.
Virgil enjoyed fishing and hunting.
His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2007 at the Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel. The Rev. Gary L. Ford will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 Friday at the Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel, where Masonic rites will be held at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
He was buried in June 2007 in Glendale Memorial Gardens, Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 20176195.
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Asa E. Watkins1
M, #113295, b. 24 July 1891, d. 3 September 1981
Biography
Asa E. Watkins was born on 24 July 1891 in Mason Co. (probably), IL.
1 He married
Edith Mae Skaggs, daughter of
Emma Ishmael, on 17 April 1912 in Menard Co., IL. He died on 3 September 1981.
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Citations
- [S3897] Kilbourne Twp., Dist. 83, sheet 2A, Dwelling 33, Family 33, 1920 Federal Census, Mason County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 392.
Edith Mae Skaggs
F, #113296, b. September 1895, d. 1961
Parents
Biography
Edith Mae Skaggs was born in September 1895 in Illinois.
1,2 She married
Asa E. Watkins on 17 April 1912 in Menard Co., IL. She died in 1961 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.
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Citations
- [S1833] Richmond Twp., Dist. 0011, sheet 12A, Dwelling 116, Family 116, 1900 Federal Census, Cass County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 240; FHL #1240240.
- [S3897] Kilbourne Twp., Dist. 83, sheet 2A, Dwelling 33, Family 33, 1920 Federal Census, Mason County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 392.
Emma Ishmael1
F, #113297, b. 11 September 1872, d. August 1931
Biography
Emma Ishmael was born on 11 September 1872 in Menard Co., IL, Date per headstone, 1900 census shows 1873.
1 She married
Robert Tilton Ishmael on 16 February 1908 in Menard Co., IL. She died in August 1931 in Menard Co., IL. She was buried in 1931 in Mount Olive Cemetery, Chandlerville, Cass Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 67694300.
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Citations
- [S1833] Richmond Twp., Dist. 0011, sheet 12A, Dwelling 116, Family 116, 1900 Federal Census, Cass County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 240; FHL #1240240.
Robert Tilton Ishmael
M, #113298, b. 12 July 1847, d. 11 November 1924
Biography
Robert Tilton Ishmael was born on 12 July 1847 in Cass Co., IL. He married
Emma Ishmael on 16 February 1908 in Menard Co., IL. He died on 11 November 1924 in Chandlerville, Cass Co., IL. He was buried in November 1924 in Mount Olive Cemetery, Chandlerville, Cass Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 67693982.
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Betty M. Colson1
F, #113303, b. 27 September 1921
Parents
Biography
Betty M. Colson was born on 27 September 1921 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL.
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Citations
- [S2466] Pekin, Dist. 0035, sheet 1A, Dwelling 14, Family 14, 1930 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 562; FHL #2340297.
Clarence Dean Colson1
M, #113304, b. 9 July 1929, d. 6 June 2011
Parents
Biography
Clarence Dean Colson was born on 9 July 1929 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL.
1 He married
Donna Lee Hawkins, daughter of
Robert Lee Hawkins and
Wilma Ada Bright, on 3 February 1950 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL. Clarence Dean Colson died on 6 June 2011 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL,
Obituary (findagrave.com):
Son of Halac R. Sr. and Jessie Caroline (Larimore) Colson, he married Donna Lee Hawkins on Feb. 3, 1950, in Pekin. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Janet (Don) Walker; one grandson, Robert Dean (Kimberly) Colson Jr.; six granddaughters, Amber Colson, Annissa Stiles, Carrie Hammock, Rhonda Colson, Donna Walker and Katie Walker; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Ronald J. Colson and Robert Dean Colson Sr.; two brothers; and two sisters.
Dean served in the United States Air Force and while in the service attended aircraft engine school, where his career in electronics began.
Following his discharge from the service, Dean started Colson's TV and Repair in Pekin. He later established Colson Radio Communications in 1950. He owned and operated Colson Radio until 2000, when his grandson assumed ownership of the company. He remained with the company as CEO until 2007, when he retired.
Along with his love for electronics, Dean had a passion for music. He played multiple instruments, but loved playing the saxophone the most. He was a part of the Dean Colson Combo and later the Dean Colson Trio. His music groups played special events throughout central Illinois for many years.
He was buried in June 2011, Cremation, Find A Grave Memorial# 71541968.
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Citations
- [S2466] Pekin, Dist. 0035, sheet 1A, Dwelling 14, Family 14, 1930 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 562; FHL #2340297.
Donna Lee Hawkins
F, #113305, b. 30 October 1931, d. 27 July 2011
Parents
Biography
Donna Lee Hawkins was born on 30 October 1931 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL. She married
Clarence Dean Colson, son of
Halac R. Colson and
Jessie Caroline Larimore, on 3 February 1950 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL. Donna Lee Hawkins died on 27 July 2011 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL,
Obituary (findagrave.com):
MANITO, IL - Donna Lee Colson, 79, of 3238 Spring Lake Road, passed away at 5:25 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at Bel-Wood Nursing Home in Peoria.
Born Oct. 30, 1931, in Pekin to Robert Lee and Wilma Ada (Bright) Hawkins, she married Clarence Dean Colson on Feb. 3, 1950, in Pekin. He died June 6, 2011, in Pekin.
She also was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Ronald J. Colson and Robert Dean Colson Sr.; and two brothers.
Surviving are one daughter, Janet (Don) Walker of West Chicago; one grandson, Robert Dean (Kimberly) Colson Jr.; six granddaughters, Amber Colson, Annissa Stiles, Carrie Hammock, Rhonda Colson, Donna Walker and Katie Walker; 12 greatgrandchildren; two great-great-grandsons; and one sister, Wilma M. Morsch Hostetler of Pekin.
Donna worked as a longtime office worker at Illini Welding in Pekin. She also helped and supported her husband, Dean, with his electronics business, Colson's TV and Repair in Pekin. The company later transitioned into Colson Radio Communications and Colson Radio until 2000, when her grandson assumed ownership of the company.
She enjoyed playing the organ and played with her husband in the Dean Colson Combo.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Pekin.
She also was a member of the Pekin Boat Club for many years.
Cremation will be accorded.
Published in Peoria Journal Star on July 29, 2011.
She was buried in 2011, Cremated, Find A Grave Memorial# 74522388.
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Ronald Jay Colson
M, #113306, d. 16 September 1950
Parents
Biography
Ronald Jay Colson died on 16 September 1950. He was buried in September 1950 in Lakeside Cemetery, Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 80304354.
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Robert Dean Colson, Sr.
M, #113307, b. 5 October 1951, d. 5 April 1999
Parents
Family: Leilani A. Cunningham
| Daughter | Amber Colson |
| Daughter | Anissa Colson |
Biography
Robert Dean Colson, Sr., was born on 5 October 1951 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. He married Leilani A. Cunningham on 27 July 1974 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL. He died on 5 April 1999 in Clinton, Clinton Co., IA,
Obituary (findagrave.com):
on of Clarence Dean and Donna Lee Hawkins Colson, he married Leilani A. "Lonnie" Cunningham on July 27, 1974, in Pekin. She survives.
Also surviving are his parents; one son, Robert Jr.; two daughters, Amber Colson and Mrs. Jesse (Annissa) Stiles; one sister, Mrs. Don (Janet) Walker; his grandmother, Wilma Hawkins; and three grandchildren including, Clinton Colson, whom he helped raise.
One brother preceded him in death.
He worked for 27 years for the Union Pacific Railroad, where he worked the last 23 years as an engineer.
He was buried in April 1999 in Fond du Lac Cemetery, East Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 55868208.
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Halac Colson, Jr.1
M, #113310, b. about 1913
Parents
Family: Dorothy Hancock
| Son | Lyle Colson |
| Son | Tommy Colson |
| Son | Joseph Colson |
Biography
Halac Colson, Jr., was born about 1913 in Tazewell Co., IL.
1 He married Dorothy Hancock, daughter of
Joseph Hancock, about 1934.
2 Halac Colson, Jr., lived on 13 April 1940 in 1912 Court Street, Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL.
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Citations
- [S2466] Pekin, Dist. 0035, sheet 1A, Dwelling 14, Family 14, 1930 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 562; FHL #2340297.
- [S2467] Pekin, ED 90-43, sheet 8A, Household 151, 1940 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 895.