| Father | G. James Raymond (b. about 1860) |
| Mother | Elvira E. Buzzard (b. about 1862) |
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| Son | Richard Raymond |
| Son | Eugene Franklin Raymond+ (b. 16 November 1924, d. 7 July 2012) |
| Daughter | Betty L. Raymond |
| Son | Edgar Raymond |
| Daughter | Lois Raymond |
| Last Edited | 7 October 2019 00:00:00 |
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| Son | Clarence Raymond+ (b. 7 February 1891, d. 10 May 1969) |
| Last Edited | 7 October 2019 00:00:00 |
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| Son | Clarence Raymond+ (b. 7 February 1891, d. 10 May 1969) |
| Last Edited | 7 October 2019 00:00:00 |
| Father | Clarence Raymond (b. 7 February 1891, d. 10 May 1969) |
| Mother | Ruth May Boozel (b. 5 July 1903, d. 19 April 1993) |
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| Son | Gary Raymond |
| Daughter | Judith A. Raymond |
| Daughter | Mary Elizabeth Raymond |
| Son | David Raymond |
| Daughter | Terry Jo Raymond |
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Eugene was born to Clarence and Ruth Boozel Raymond. He married Norma Jean Swanson in Bushnell, Ill., on Feb. 23, 1946.
Gene is survived by his wife; two sons and three daughters, Gary Raymond, Judy (Brett) Brooks, Mary Raymond, David Raymond and Terry (Tim) Rench; three grandchildren; two step grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several step great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard Raymond; and two sisters, Betty Shelley and Lois Howlett.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Gene retired from W.I.U. Office of Public Safety.
He was a member of I.P.A. and the Bushnell Odd Fellows.
He also enjoyed woodworking, trap shooting, gardening and fishing.
Cremation rites have been accorded and graveside services for burial of ashes will be held at Bushnell Cemetery.
Published in Peoria Journal Star on July 10, 2012.
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| Father | Axel Viner Swanson (b. 16 July 1887, d. 14 July 1954) |
| Mother | Marie Downs (b. 2 July 1892, d. 30 September 1965) |
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| Son | Gary Raymond |
| Daughter | Judith A. Raymond |
| Daughter | Mary Elizabeth Raymond |
| Son | David Raymond |
| Daughter | Terry Jo Raymond |
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Norma J. Raymond age 87 of Bushnell, IL passed away at 10:42 A.M. Sunday February 16, 2014 at Wesley Village in Macomb, IL. She was born on June 18, 1926 in Bushnell, IL to Axel V. and Eva M. Downs Swanson. She married Franklin Eugene Raymond in Bushnell, IL on February 23, 1946 and he preceded her in death on July 7, 2012. Norma is survived by 2 Sons and 3 Daughters – Gary Raymond of Bushnell, IL, Judy (Brett) Brooks of Bushnell, IL, Mary Raymond of Frisco, TX, David Raymond, and Terry (Tim) Rench both of Bushnell, IL, 3 Grandchildren, 2 Step Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren and several step great grandchildren. She is also survived by 1 Brother and 2 Sisters – Dorothy Farr and Pat Wilson both of Bushnell, IL and Robert Swanson of Valrico, FL. She was also preceded in death by her Parents, 3 Brothers (Clifford, Dale & Howard Swanson), and 2 Sisters (Evelyn Swanson & Marian Ingles). Norma was a past member of the Bushnell United Methodist Church and she was a loving mother. Cremation Rites have been accorded and Graveside burial of ashes will be on Friday February 21, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. in the Bushnell Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bushnell Rescue Squad.
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| Daughter | Norma J. Swanson+ (b. 18 June 1926, d. 16 February 2014) |
| Last Edited | 7 October 2019 00:00:00 |
| Pedigree Link |
| Daughter | Norma J. Swanson+ (b. 18 June 1926, d. 16 February 2014) |
| Last Edited | 7 October 2019 00:00:00 |
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| Last Edited | 8 October 2019 00:00:00 |
| Mother | Malinda Jane DeWitt (b. 19 March 1873, d. 26 March 1944) |
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| Son | Edward George DeWitt+ (b. about 1907, d. 19 November 1983) |
| Daughter | Ethel Cora DeWitt+ (b. 19 September 1913, d. 22 February 1990) |
| Last Edited | 10 October 2019 00:00:00 |
| Father | George Earl DeWitt (b. 8 July 1888, d. 22 November 1946) |
| Mother | Cora Ellen Gibbs (b. April 1874, d. 27 April 1956) |
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| Daughter | Sylvia Eileen DeWitt+ (b. 18 February 1926, d. 30 April 2019) |
| Daughter | Joan S. DeWitt+ |
| Last Edited | 8 October 2019 00:00:00 |
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| Son | George Earl DeWitt+ (b. 8 July 1888, d. 22 November 1946) |
| Last Edited | 8 October 2019 00:00:00 |
| Father | Loren Lorenzo Smith (b. 8 November 1882, d. June 1963) |
| Mother | Mary Schmidt (b. 12 December 1886, d. 8 September 1967) |
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| Daughter | Sylvia Eileen DeWitt+ (b. 18 February 1926, d. 30 April 2019) |
| Daughter | Joan S. DeWitt+ |
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
CREVE COEUR ~ Ermil K. DeWitt, 96, of Creve Coeur, passed away at 8:05 a.m. Friday, June 15, 2007 at her home. She was a resident of Creve Coeur for 75 years with her home being one of the first homes.
Born May 25, 1911 in Peoria to Loren and Mary (Schmidt) Smith, she married Edward George DeWitt on December 11, 1925 at Saint Paul
s Episcopal Church in Pekin. He died November 19, 1983 in Creve Coeur. She was also preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Sylvia Fury, Melva Lynch, and Olga Shelton.
Surviving are two daughters, Sylvia E. Williamson of Lake Zurich and Joan S. (Marlin) Smith of Creve Coeur; five grandchildren, Patricia E. (Bruce) Jacobson of Cary, Wilbourn E. "Bill" (Carol) Williamson of Pekin, David E. Williamson of Lincoln, Nebraska, Kathleen M. "Kathy" Siegler of East Peoria, and Karen E. (Philip) Fritsch of Peoria; six great-grandchildren, Todd (Jeanette) Jacobson of California, Eric (Nina) Jacobson of Bartlett, Cheryl (Tom) Carlile of Peoria, Pam (Eric) Rahn of Pekin, Todd Williamson of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Lindsay Siegler of Madison, Wisconsin; and ten great-great-grandchildren.
Ermil worked for Caterpillar, Inc. for 33 years, retiring in 1976 as a worker on the burr bench in buildings J-N in East Peoria.
She was a charter member of Bethel Memorial United Church of Christ in Creve Coeur, where she had been a Sunday school teacher and superintendent of the primary department. She also was on the building committee when the new church was built in 1950.
Ermil enjoyed crocheting, tending to her flowers, working in her yard, and caring for her family.
Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at Bethel Memorial United Church of Christ in Creve Coeur. Pastor Paul Isom will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2007 at the Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Creve Coeur Chapel. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.
| Last Edited | 8 October 2019 00:00:00 |
| Father | Edward George DeWitt (b. about 1907, d. 19 November 1983) |
| Mother | Ermil Katherine Smith (b. 25 May 1911, d. 15 June 2007) |
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| Daughter | Patricia Williamson+ |
| Son | Wilbourn E. Williamson |
| Son | David E. Williamson+ |
| Last Edited | 8 October 2019 00:00:00 |
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| Daughter | Ermil Katherine Smith+ (b. 25 May 1911, d. 15 June 2007) |
| Last Edited | 8 October 2019 00:00:00 |
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| Daughter | Ermil Katherine Smith+ (b. 25 May 1911, d. 15 June 2007) |
| Last Edited | 8 October 2019 00:00:00 |
| Father | Henry Wilbourn Williamson (b. 23 November 1899, d. 24 March 1976) |
| Mother | Grace Luella Seelye (b. 29 July 1903, d. 17 October 1999) |
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| Daughter | Patricia Williamson+ |
| Son | Wilbourn E. Williamson |
| Son | David E. Williamson+ |
| Last Edited | 11 October 2019 00:00:00 |