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Bernice Carter

F, #133891, b. 2 July 1897, d. 19 July 1983

Parents

FatherDavid Calvin Carter (b. September 1862, d. 1952)
MotherHenrietta Ellen Cunningham (b. December 1871, d. 1967)
Pedigree Link

Family: Leland Edmind Chinowth (b. 30 September 1897, d. 4 July 1970)

SonRobert Edmind Chinowth+ (b. 1 July 1925, d. 23 October 2014)
SonRichard Francis Chinowth+ (b. 23 November 1929, d. 10 January 1993)

Biography

Bernice Carter was born on 2 July 1897 in Wrights, Greene Co., IL. She married Leland Edmind Chinowth, son of Joseph William Chinowth and Margaret Ryan, on 8 May 1922 in Carrollton, Greene Co., IL. Bernice Carter died on 19 July 1983 in Lincoln, Logan Co., IL,

Obituary -- The Pantagraph; Bloomington, Illinois; Wednesday, July 20, 1983; Page 6 (Newspapers.com):

Bernice Chinowth

ATLANTA (PNS) - Bernice Chinowth, 86, of Atlanta, associated in the Carrollton grocery business as a clerk for 50 years, died at 8:17 a.m. yesterday (July 19, 1983) at the Christian Nursing Home, Lincoln.

Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home, Carrollton, the Rev. Don Galehr and the Rev. Marshall Werry officiating. Burial will be in Carrollton City Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln, had charge of local arrangements.

Mrs. Chinowth was born July 2, 1897, at Wrights, a daughter of Calvin and Henrietta Cunningham Carter. She married Leland Chinowth May 8, 1922 at Carrollton. He died July 4, 1970.

Surviving are two sons, Robert, Atlanta, and Richard, Greenfield; a brother, Howard Carter, Carrollton, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Two brothers and a sister preceded her in death.

Mrs. Chinowth was a member of the First Baptist Church of Carrollton, a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Lincoln or to the Christian Nursing Home.

She was buried in July 1983 in Carrollton City Cemetery, Carrollton, Greene Co., IL, Findagrave #52608231.
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David Calvin Carter1

M, #133892, b. September 1862, d. 1952
Pedigree Link

Family: Henrietta Ellen Cunningham (b. December 1871, d. 1967)

DaughterBernice Carter+ (b. 2 July 1897, d. 19 July 1983)

Biography

David Calvin Carter was born in September 1862 in Illinois per 1900 census. Headstone shows 1859, but his parents and older siblings are listed on the 1860 census at Carrollton, and there was no new baby in the household. The 1870 census lists him as age 9, and the 1880 census lists him as age 18.1 He married Henrietta Ellen Cunningham on 18 June 1891 in Greene Co., MO. He died in 1952. He was buried in 1952 in Carter Cemetery, Carrollton, Greene Co., IL, Findagrave #23071728.
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Citations

  1. [S1685] Carrollton, Dist. 0019, sheet 2A, Dwelling 24, Family 24, 1900 Federal Census, Greene County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 303; FHL #1240303.

Henrietta Ellen Cunningham1

F, #133893, b. December 1871, d. 1967
Pedigree Link

Family: David Calvin Carter (b. September 1862, d. 1952)

DaughterBernice Carter+ (b. 2 July 1897, d. 19 July 1983)

Biography

Henrietta Ellen Cunningham was born in December 1871 in Illinois per 1880 and 1900 censuses. Headstone shows 1873.1 She married David Calvin Carter on 18 June 1891 in Greene Co., MO. She died in 1967 in Carter Cemetery, Carrollton, Greene Co., IL, Findagrave #23075001.
Henrietta Ellen Cunningham was also known as "Retta" Cunningham.
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Citations

  1. [S1685] Carrollton, Dist. 0019, sheet 2A, Dwelling 24, Family 24, 1900 Federal Census, Greene County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 303; FHL #1240303.

Richard Francis Chinowth

M, #133894, b. 23 November 1929, d. 10 January 1993

Parents

FatherLeland Edmind Chinowth (b. 30 September 1897, d. 4 July 1970)
MotherBernice Carter (b. 2 July 1897, d. 19 July 1983)
Pedigree Link

Family: Betty June Batty (b. 30 April 1930, d. 27 August 2019)

DaughterDeborah Kay Chinowth+
SonRichard Kent Chinowth+

Biography

Richard Francis Chinowth was born on 23 November 1929 in Carrollton, Greene Co., IL. He married Betty June Batty, daughter of Elmer T. Batty and Mabel Marie Prather, on 9 September 1950,

Wedding Announcement -- The Jacksonville Daily Journal; Jacksonville, Illinois; Thursday, September 14, 1950; Page 7 (Newspapers.com):

Betty Batty Of Greenfield Weds Carrollton Man

Carrollton -- Miss Betty Batty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Batty of Greenfield, and Richard Chinowth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Chinowth of this city were married Saturday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. by the Rev. Laurel Grigg, paster of the local Baptist church.

The ceremony took place at the Baptist church parsonage and the couple were attended by Miss Barbara Thiebaud of Greenfield and Robert Chinowth of this city, the brother of the groom.

After a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Chinowth are making their home with the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Chinowth.

Mrs. Chinowth is a graduate of Greenfield Community High School class of 1947 and Chinowth is a 1947 graduate of the Carrollton High School. Mrs. Chinowth is employed by Sears Roebuck and Company here while Chinowth is an employee of the Preston-Roads Pontiac Sales Company here.

Richard Francis Chinowth died on 10 January 1993 in Greenfield, Greene Co., IL,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

The State Journal-Register, Springfield, Illinois; Tuesday, January 12, 1993

Richard F. "Dick" Chinowth, 63, of Greenfield died at 2 p.m. Sunday at his residence.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Greenfield First Baptist Church, with burial in Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield.

Shields Memorial Home, Greenfield, is in charge of arrangements.

Surviving are his wife, Betty Batty Chinowth; a son, Kent of Godfrey; a daughter, Debbie Powell of Greenfield; four grandchildren; and a brother, Robert of Overland, Mo.

He was buried in January 1993 in Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield, Greene Co., IL, Findagrave #63429614.


Note:

Niewspaper article -- Alton Evening Telegraph; Alton, Illinois; Thursday, April 9, 1953; Page 10, (Newspapers.com):

Receives His Discharge

CARROLLTON - Sgt. Richard Chinowth has received his discharge from the armed forces and he and his wife returned here last week from Fort Hood, Tex., where he had been stationed. Sgt. Chinowth is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Chinowth and Mrs. Chinoweth is the former Betty Batty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Batty of Greenfield. Mr. and Mrs. Chinowth are making their home here for the present.

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Mabel Marie Prather

F, #133895, b. 24 September 1910, d. 20 October 2002
Pedigree Link

Family: Elmer T. Batty (b. 7 September 1907, d. 1 February 1999)

DaughterBetty June Batty+ (b. 30 April 1930, d. 27 August 2019)

Biography

Mabel Marie Prather was born on 24 September 1910. She married Elmer T. Batty on 24 December 1927 in Carrollton, Greene Co., IL. She died on 20 October 2002

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Alton Evening Telegraph, Monday October 21, 2002

Mabel Batty, 92, formerly of Greenfield, died early Sunday morning, Oct. 20, 2002 at White Hall Multi-Care Center.

She was born Sept. 24, 1910 in Greene County, Illinois to Luther and Cora Short Prather.

She marred Elmer T "Tub" Batty Dec. 24, 1927 in Carrollton, Illinois. He died Feb. 1, 1999.

She was a member of the Greene County Home Bureau and Extension and served as a 4-H leader for many years. She was an avid flower gardener and arranger and enjoyed doing handcrafts of all kinds.

Surviving is a daughter Betty Chinowth of Greenfield, a grandson and his wife, Kent and Sheryl Chinowth of Tulsa, OK; a granddaughter and her husband Debra and Mark Powell; two great-granddaughters, Jayne and Rachel Powell all of Greenfield; and two great-grandsons, Lee and Taylor Chinowth, both of Tulsa.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daugher, Shirley; four sisters, Hattie Pruitt, Courtney Estler, Ruth Commins, Esther Prather, four brothers, Lester, Elmer, Ebert Prather and an infant; and a son-in-law, Dick Chinowth.

Visitation will be grom 9 a.m. until time of services at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Greenfield, where she was a member.

Burial will be in Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Greenfield.

Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield is in charge of arrangements.

She was buried in October 2002 in Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield, Greene Co., IL, Findagrave #57894142.
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Robert Edmind Chinowth

M, #133896, b. 1 July 1925, d. 23 October 2014

Parents

FatherLeland Edmind Chinowth (b. 30 September 1897, d. 4 July 1970)
MotherBernice Carter (b. 2 July 1897, d. 19 July 1983)
Pedigree Link

Family: Clara V. Wilson

DaughterLinda Lee Chinowth+
SonRobert David Chinowth+

Biography

Robert Edmind Chinowth was born on 1 July 1925 in Carrollton, Greene Co., IL. He married Clara V. Wilson, daughter of Warren Ward Wilson and Anna Elizabeth Martin, on 5 September 1947 in Carrollton, Carroll Co., IL. Robert Edmind Chinowth died on 23 October 2014 in Bloomington, McLean Co., IL,

Obituary -- The Pantagraph; Bloomington, Illinois; Sunday, October 26, 2014; Page A7 (Newspapers.com)

Robert Chinowth

EL PASO — Robert E. Chinowth, 89, of El Paso, died at 2:23 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 23, 2014) at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.

He was born on July 1, 1925, in Carrollton, a son of the late Leland and Bernice Carter Chinowth. He married Clara V. Wilson in Carrollton on Sept. 5, 1947, and she survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Linda (Robert) Kidd, El Paso; a son, David (Susan) Chinowth, Atlanta; four grandchildren, Richard (Sue Ann) Kidd, Jennifer (Kelly) Murrah, Nicholas (Bridget) Chinowth, Ashley (Curt) Alexander; seven great-grandsons; a sister-in-law, Betty Chinowth; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Dick Chinowth.

Robert served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He fought in Southeast Asia, earning three battle stars and the Southeast Asia Command Medal. He worked in sales for Noll’s Bread, Mrs. Allison’s Cookies and Woodhouse Merchandising Food Brokerage. After retirement, he worked for three funeral homes and worked security for DuPont in El Paso. He was a member of the Northbridge Baptist Church, American Legion, Amvets and a lifelong member of Stewart Pearson Masonic Lodge in Carrollton.

Memorials may be given to Northbridge Baptist Church, Normal, or the El Paso Rescue Squad.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Northbridge Baptist Church, Normal, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. The Revs. Jan Hazecamp and Michael Sloan will officiate. Masonic rites will be presented. Cremation has been accorded and inurnment will be at a later date in Godfrey, where military rites will be presented. Arrangements are entrusted to Ruestman- Harris Funeral Home, El Paso. Condolences may be directed to his family at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.

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Lloyd Kenneth Ingram

M, #133897, b. 29 January 1904, d. 17 April 1985

Parents

FatherJohn B. Ingram (b. 16 July 1883, d. 30 January 1951)
MotherAlta E. Buckles (b. 19 November 1885, d. 29 July 1983)
Pedigree Link

Family: Cecil E. Hayes (b. 17 March 1909, d. 26 February 1981)

SonJohn Kenneth Ingram
DaughterCarol Ingram

Biography

Lloyd Kenneth Ingram was born on 29 January 1904 in Lake Fork, Logan Co., IL. He married Cecil E. Hayes, daughter of Walter Barnett Hayes and Blanche Elaine Chinowth, on 24 February 1934 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. Lloyd Kenneth Ingram died on 17 April 1985 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL,

Obituary -- Journal Star; Peoria, Illinois; Thursday, April 18, 1985; Page 28 (GenealogyBank.com):

Lloyd Ingram

Lloyd K. Ingram, 80, of 5111 Prospect Road died at 8:20 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis Medical Center.

Born June 29, 1904, in Lake Fork to John and Alta Buckles Ingram, he married Cecil E. Hayes Feb. 24, 1934, in Peoria. She died Feb. 26, 1981. One brother also preceded him.

Surviving are one son, Kenneth Ingram of Peoria; one daughter, Mrs. Carol Williams of Morton; and four grandchildren.

He was a tool and dye maker at Caterpillar Tractor Co., 41 years, retiring in 1970. He was a member of Peoria Heights Congregational Church and the Caterpillar Retirees Club.

Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday and Cumerford-Endsley Memorial Home, followed by services there at 11. The Rev. Allan J. Dempsey will officiate and burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens.

He was buried in April 1985 in Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #172832016.
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John B. Ingram

M, #133898, b. 16 July 1883, d. 30 January 1951
Pedigree Link

Family: Alta E. Buckles (b. 19 November 1885, d. 29 July 1983)

SonLloyd Kenneth Ingram+ (b. 29 January 1904, d. 17 April 1985)

Biography

John B. Ingram was born on 16 July 1883 in Lake Fork, Logan Co., IL. He married Alta E. Buckles, 1910 census (April) shows married six years. He died on 30 January 1951 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL. He was buried in February 1951 in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, Macon Co., IL, Findagrave #25774193.
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Alta E. Buckles

F, #133899, b. 19 November 1885, d. 29 July 1983
Pedigree Link

Family: John B. Ingram (b. 16 July 1883, d. 30 January 1951)

SonLloyd Kenneth Ingram+ (b. 29 January 1904, d. 17 April 1985)

Biography

Alta E. Buckles was born on 19 November 1885. She married John B. Ingram, 1910 census (April) shows married six years. She died on 29 July 1983

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Mrs. Lloyd K. (Cecil E.) Ingram, 71, of 5011 Prospect Road died yesterday in St. Francis Hospital.

A resident of the above address since 1966 and of Peoria most of her life, she was born March 17, 1909, in Springfield. A daughter of Walter B. and Blanche Chinowth Hayes, she married Mr. Ingram Feb. 24, 1934, in Peoria.

Surviving are her husband; one son, John Kenneth Ingram of Peoria; one daughter, Mrs. Carol Williams of Morton; one brother, Budy Hayes of Peoria; and three sisters, Mrs. Marcine Behrends and Mrs. Ileen Smothers, both of Peoria, and Mrs. Thelma Ackerman of Morton.

She worked at Employers Mutual Insurance Co. 23 years, retiring in 1974. She then worked as a bookkeeper at Gregg Florist.

Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens.

She was buried in August 1983 in Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #172832025.
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Robert John Behrens

M, #133903, b. 1 January 1922, d. 26 July 1992

Parents

FatherJohn A. Behrens (b. 1890, d. 3 May 1971)
MotherAnna M. Wagner (b. July 1891, d. 4 October 1971)
Pedigree Link

Family: Oleata Marcine Hayes (b. 15 November 1921, d. 27 April 2014)

DaughterJanet Behrens
DaughterBarbara L. Behrens+
SonSteven J. Behrens+ (b. 28 February 1948, d. 18 February 2011)
SonRobert P. Behrens
SonMichael Dennis Behrens
DaughterAnn M. Behrens
DaughterLaura Behrens

Biography

Robert John Behrens was born on 1 January 1922 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.1 He married Oleata Marcine Hayes, daughter of Walter Barnett Hayes and Blanche Elaine Chinowth, on 27 March 1943 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. Robert John Behrens died on 26 July 1992 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. He was buried in 1992 in American Mausoleum, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #66392726.
Robert John Behrens began military service WW II service, U.S. Navy.
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Citations

  1. [S1045] Peoria, Dist. 0082, sheet 21B, Dwelling 464, Family 510, 1930 Federal Census, Peoria County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 547-49; FHL #2340283-85.

John A. Behrens1

M, #133904, b. 1890, d. 3 May 1971
Pedigree Link

Family: Anna M. Wagner (b. July 1891, d. 4 October 1971)

SonRobert John Behrens+ (b. 1 January 1922, d. 26 July 1992)

Biography

John A. Behrens was born in 1890 in Illinois.1 He married Anna M. Wagner about 1910.1 He died on 3 May 1971. He was buried in May 1971 in Saint Josephs Cemetery, West Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #119780164.
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Citations

  1. [S1045] Peoria, Dist. 0082, sheet 21B, Dwelling 464, Family 510, 1930 Federal Census, Peoria County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 547-49; FHL #2340283-85.

Anna M. Wagner1

F, #133905, b. July 1891, d. 4 October 1971
Pedigree Link

Family: John A. Behrens (b. 1890, d. 3 May 1971)

SonRobert John Behrens+ (b. 1 January 1922, d. 26 July 1992)

Biography

Anna M. Wagner was born in July 1891 in Peoria Co. (probably), IL.2,1 She married John A. Behrens about 1910.1 She died on 4 October 1971. She was buried in October 1971 in Saint Josephs Cemetery, West Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #119876862.
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Citations

  1. [S1045] Peoria, Dist. 0082, sheet 21B, Dwelling 464, Family 510, 1930 Federal Census, Peoria County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 547-49; FHL #2340283-85.
  2. [S1042] Limestone Twp., Dist. 0079, sheet 5B, Dwelling 79, Family 79, 1900 Federal Census, Peoria County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Rolls 333 - 334; FHL #1240333 - 34.

Steven J. Behrens

M, #133906, b. 28 February 1948, d. 18 February 2011

Parents

FatherRobert John Behrens (b. 1 January 1922, d. 26 July 1992)
MotherOleata Marcine Hayes (b. 15 November 1921, d. 27 April 2014)
Pedigree Link

Family: Linda C. Bourscheidt

SonJeffrey S. Behrens+ (b. 15 February 1972, d. 1 September 2007)
SonJason Michael Behrens

Biography

Steven J. Behrens was born on 28 February 1948 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. He married Linda C. Bourscheidt on 28 August 1971 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. He died on 18 February 2011 in East Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL,

Obituary:

Steven was born to Robert and Oleata Marcine Hayes Behrens. He married Linda Bourscheidt on Aug. 28, 1971, in Peoria.

She survives, along with his mother; son, Jason (Amy) Behrens; daughter-in-law, Bobbett Ramage; seven grandchildren, Maisey, Madison, Chase, Conner, Narissa, Nathan and Nicholas; and six brothers and sisters, Barb Craig, Janet (Chris) Myers, Bob (Rita) Behrens, Michael (Kathi) Behrens, Ann (Rick) Rodecker and Laura Sprout. He is also survived by his two beloved German Shepherds, Maggie and Jaybee.

He was preceded in death by his father; son, Jeffrey Behrens; and brother-in-law, Robert Craig.

Steven served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

He worked as a real estate broker.

Steven J. Behrens was also known as "Duke" Behrens. He began military service Vietnam War service, U.S. Army.
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Richard Howard Rodecker

M, #133918, b. 6 September 1926, d. 26 October 2004
Pedigree Link

Family: Helen Lacanski (b. 5 June 1927, d. 2 June 1984)

SonRichard C. Rodecker

Biography

Richard Howard Rodecker was born on 6 September 1926 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. He married Helen Lacanski on 1 May 1948 in Peoria Co., IL. He died on 26 October 2004 in Bartonville, Peoria Co., IL. He was buried in October 2004 in Saint Josephs Cemetery, West Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #68190997.
Richard Howard Rodecker began military service on 17 May 1944 WW II service, U.S. Navy, discharged 27 FEB 1945.
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Helen Lacanski

F, #133919, b. 5 June 1927, d. 2 June 1984
Pedigree Link

Family: Richard Howard Rodecker (b. 6 September 1926, d. 26 October 2004)

SonRichard C. Rodecker

Biography

Helen Lacanski was born on 5 June 1927. She married Richard Howard Rodecker on 1 May 1948 in Peoria Co., IL. She died on 2 June 1984. She was buried in June 1984 in Saint Josephs Cemetery, West Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #158146068.
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