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     Gladys Pauline Hayes was born on 20 December 1915. She married Noah Blizzard on 22 February 1932. Gladys Pauline Hayes died on 9 July 1997 at age 81.

     Henry H. Hayes married Marietta Elizabeth Walton, daughter of Isaac Walton and Martha Humes, on 24 January 1876.

     Ileen Helen Hayes was born on 7 March 1928 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. She was the daughter of Walter Barnett Hayes and Blanche Elaine Chinowth. Ileen Helen Hayes married William Edward Smothers, son of Thomas Benton Smothers and Isabelle Watkins, on 10 February 1950 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL,

Wedding Announcement -- Southern Illinoisan; Carbondale, Illinois; February 25, 1950; Page 5 (Newspapers.com):

Ileen Hayes Wed to BIll Smothers
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smothers or Royalton are announcing the recent marriage of their son, Bill Smothers, and Miss Ileen Hayes of Peoria. The couple was married in the Peoria Presbyterian church on Feb. 10.

The bride wore a navy blue suit with pink accessories and the bridegroom was attired in a gray business suit.

Smothers is studying engineering at Bradley university in Peoria.

Mr. and Mrs. Smothers spent their honeymoon in Chicago.


NOTE: The names of their children reflect the parents' sense of humor. The children were give middle initials only, but not middle names. Thus they were "Tom E.", "Dan D.", and "Nan C."


Note: Illeen was born Helen Aileen Hayes. She had her name legally changed when she was in high school.

Ileen Helen Hayes died on 8 December 1986 at Peoria Co., IL, at age 58

Death Notice -- Journal Star; Peoria, Illinois; Wednesday, December 10, 1986; Page 22 (GenealogyBank.com):

Woman found dead in car
A 58-year-old woman apparently died of carbon monoxide poisoning Monday in the garage of her home at 4516 Nelson.

Ileen Smothers was pronounced dead at 6:45 p.m. at Methodist Medical Center. Her husband, Richard, summoned police to the home about 5:20 p.m.

Police found the woman in the front seat of a car in the garage. A piece of vacuum cleaner hose was found attached to the exhaust pipe and leading to the left front of the car, police said.

The victim's husband told police he turned the car's engine off after finding his wife unconscious. Police said they found no sign of life when they arrived.


OBITUARY - Journal Star; Peoria, Illinois; Wednesday, December 10, 1986; Page 38 (GenealogyBank.com)

Ileen Smothers
Mrs. Ileen Smothers, 58, a resident of 4516 N. Nelson Drive for the past 12 years and of Peoria all her life, died at 8:18 p.m. Monday at Methodist Medical Center.

She was found in her car in the garage at her home, and was apparently the victim of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Born March 7, 1928, in Peoria to Walter B. and Blanche Chiniworth Hayes, she married William E. Smothers Feb. 10, 1950, in Peoria.

Surviving are her husband, two sons, one daughter, one brother, two sisters and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Wilton Mortuary, the Rev. James M. Sandy officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the local mental health unit.

She was buried in December 1986 at Saint Josephs Cemetery, West Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #129950179.

     Irene Blanche Hayes was born on 25 May 1889 at Peoria Co., IL.^1,2 She was the daughter of Abraham Lincoln Hayes and Sarah Catherine Dollison.¹ Irene Blanche Hayes married Charles Earl Burns, son of Charles Sumner Burns and Catherine Anna McNeal, in 1909 at Princeville, Peoria Co., IL. Irene Blanche Hayes died on 20 June 1977 at Princeville, Peoria Co., IL, at age 88. She was buried in June 1977 at Princeville Township Cemetery, Princeville, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #23527676.

     Isabella Hayes married John Hutsinpiller, son of Jacob Hotsinpiller and Maria Elisabetha Huber, in 1833.

     James Hayes married Letty (?).

     John Hayes was the son of James Hayes and Letty (?) John Hayes married Mary Parrett, daughter of Joseph Parrett and Anna Maria Wendel, before 1805.

     John Jackson Hayes was the son of John Hayes and Mary Parrett.

     Lynette Sue Hayes was buried at Newark Memorial Gardens. She died on 21 February 1959 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. She was born on 21 February 1959 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.

     Lynne Joan Hayes was born on 26 September 1942 at Melrose Park, Cook Co., IL. She was the daughter of Eldon Harold Hayes and Pearl Elizabeth Holman. Lynne Joan Hayes lived in 1993 at Palatine, Cook Co., IL. She died on 2 August 2001 at age 58. She was buried in August 2001 at Evergreen Cemetery, Barrington, Cook Co., IL, Findagrave #140937164.

     Margaret Hayes was born circa 1715. She was the daughter of Richard Hayes. Margaret Hayes married Jeremiah Starr, son of John Starr and Mary Thompson, on 27 October 1746 at London Grove Meeting, London Grove Twp., Chester Co., PA. Margaret Hayes died in 1793.

     Marjorie Patricia Hayes was born on 30 July 1908 at Galesburg, Knox Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Garfield Hayes and Myrtle May Jackson.¹ Marjorie Patricia Hayes married Edwin N. Smith after April 1940. Marjorie Patricia Hayes died on 24 November 1987 at age 79. She was buried in November 1987 at East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg, Knox Co., IL, Findagrave #124235999.

     Martha W. Hayes was born on 11 December 1869 at Pendleton, Madison Co., IN. She was the daughter of Seth Hayes and Marietta Elizabeth Walton. Martha W. Hayes married Robert Walter Cheyney on 10 June 1891 at Unionville, Chester Co., PA.

     Mary Ann Hayes was born on 22 November 1818 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married Nicholas Kline in 1842. Mary Ann Hayes died on 20 March 1878 at age 59. She was buried in March 1878 at Kline Family Graveyard, Franklin Co., PA, Findagrave #179495130.

     Mary Augusta Hayes was born on 17 December 1896. She married William Howard Barger. Mary Augusta Hayes died on 24 August 1972 at age 75. She was buried in August 1972 at Linwood Park Cemetery, Boone, Boone Co., IA, Findagrave #48931674.

     Mary Margaret Hayes was also known as "Goldie". She was born in March 1891 at Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Lincoln Hayes and Sarah Catherine Dollison.¹ Mary Margaret Hayes died on 3 July 1948 at Princeville, Stark Co., IL, at age 57.

     Matilda Hayes was born in December 1830 at Guernsey Co. (probably), OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edmund Hayes and Berthenice (?)³ Matilda Hayes married William Cline, son of David Cline and Elizabeth DeLong, on 19 March 1851 at Belmont Co., OH, Five children born, four living as of 1900 census.²

     Maude Belle Hayes was born in July 1897 at Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Lincoln Hayes and Sarah Catherine Dollison.¹

     Michael Hayes married Mary O'Donnell.

     Michael Bruce Hayes was born on 17 April 1925 at Stark Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Fred Jesse Hayes and Mildred Estella Hopkins.¹ Michael Bruce Hayes began military service in 1942 WW II service, USMC. Enlisted 1942, Seattle, discharged 1946. He married Mary Grace Wallis, daughter of Johnny Allen Wallis and Rosa Mae Taylor, on 12 October 1957 at Medford, Jackson Co., OR, Two children to this marriage. Michael Bruce Hayes died on 21 October 2014 at Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO, at age 89.

     Minnie Bernice Hayes was born on 5 July 1910 at Galesburg, Knox Co., IL. She was the daughter of Andrew Garfield Hayes and Myrtle May Jackson. Minnie Bernice Hayes married Raymond R. Roper, son of John Roper and Cynthia Sparks, on 3 August 1937 at Davenport, Scott Co., IA, Ceremony by Rev. J. Young. Minnie Bernice Hayes married Howard Ray Bohon circa 1950. Minnie Bernice Hayes died on 9 December 1987 at Sarasota, Sarasota Co., FL, at age 77.

     Nettie Hayes was born in October 1862 at Linn Co., IA. She married Stephen A. Moubry on 16 December 1885 at Palo, Linn Co., IA. Nettie Hayes died in 1953 at Palo, Linn Co., IA.

     Oleata Marcine Hayes was born on 15 November 1921 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. She was the daughter of Walter Barnett Hayes and Blanche Elaine Chinowth. Oleata Marcine Hayes married Robert John Behrens, son of John A. Behrens and Anna M. Wagner, on 27 March 1943 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. Oleata Marcine Hayes died on 27 April 2014 at Bartonville, Peoria Co., IL, at age 92

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Oleata was born to Walter and Blanche Chinowth Hayes. She married Robert J. Behrens in Peoria on March 27, 1943. He preceded her in death in 1992.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; one brother; two sisters; son, Steven; one grandson, Jeffrey Behrens; two great-granddaughters, Sydney and Hailey Walker; and one son-in-law, Robert Craig.

She is survived by her children, Barbara Craig, Janet (Chris) Myers, Robert (Rita) Behrens, Michael (Kathi) Behrens, Ann (Rick) Rodecker and Laura (Marvin) Danner; daughter-in-law, Linda Behrens; brother, Bud (Margie) Hayes; sister, Thelma Ackerman; 17 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.

NOTE: Oleata's name is on the same headstone with her husband at American Mausoleum in Peoria, however she was cremated.

     Sallie Mae Hayes was born in October 1893 at Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Lincoln Hayes and Sarah Catherine Dollison.¹ Sallie Mae Hayes died in June 1963 at Ashland, Cass Co., IL, at age 69.

     Seth Hayes married Marietta Elizabeth Walton, daughter of Isaac Walton and Martha Humes, on 10 October 1867.

     Susan Ann Hayes married Aaron Samuel Leckington.

     Susan Jane Hayes was born on 19 October 1952 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. She was the daughter of Budy William Hayes. Susan Jane Hayes died on 5 April 1977 at Eureka, Woodford Co., IL, at age 24.
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Newsppaper articles -- On April 5, 1977, Jack Ernest Baugh murdered Susan Jane Hayes. There are many more articles than those shown below that discuss the case. Baugh was still in prison in 1989. It is not known when he was released.


OBITUARY - Journal Star; Peoria, Illinois; Friday, April 8, 1977; Page 7 (GenealogyBank.com):

Susan Hayes Rites Tomorrow; Victim Of Fatal Beating

Services for Susan Jane Hayes, 24, who was beaten to death in her Woodford County home Tuesday night, will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Peoria Davison Funeral Home.

The Rev. Robert Livingston will officiate.

Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

She was born at Peoria Oct. 19, 1952, a daughter of Budy and Marjorie Crowley Hayes.

Surviving are her parents of 5113 N. Ronald Rd., Peoria; one brother, Michael of Bettendorf, Iowa; one sister, Sally Hayes of Peoria; her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Michael Crowley of Peoria and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Miss Hayes was dead on arrival at St. Francis Hospital at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday. She received bruises to 95 per cent of her body, officials said.

Woodford County Sheriff Jim Durst said last night he isn't yet classifying Miss Hayes' death as murder.

He said police have several days' work left before their investigation will be ended.

Contrary to earlier reports, Durst denied that his men are looking for James Ernest Baugh, who lived at 905 Sunset Dr. with Miss Hayes. Police said Baugh was at the house when an ambulance arrived to take the woman to St. Francis.

Although Baugh spoke with a Woodford County deputy, the deputy did not arrest Baugh at the scene. Instead, he asked the man to meet him at the hospital.

Police said Baugh failed to meet the officer at the hospital.


NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Journal Star; Peoria, Illinois; Thursday, April 14, 1977; Page D4 (GenealogyBank.com):

Ex-Wife Tells Woodford Court Baugh Told Her 'I Hurt Susie'

EUREKA -- The former wife of the man accused of murdering a Woodward County woman testified yesterday that Jack E. Baugh Sr. told her "I hurt Susie."

Diane Baugh said her ex-husband called her the night Susan Jane Hayes was found beaten to death at the Baugh residence.

"It's an emergency. You've got to help me." Mrs. Baugh testified that Baugh told her. She said he called her about 11:55 p.m. April 5.

"You've got to come over... you've got to come over. You've got to help me," she testified Baugh told her.

"I've hurt her. You've got to look at her. I'm begging you."

Miss Hayes' body was found the morning of April 6.

Baugh, 36, of 905 Sunset Dr., about three miles south of Spring Bay, is charged with the murder of Miss Hayes, 24, with whom he lived.

Baugh was arraigned yesterday on the murder charge and an unlawful use of weapons charge. The bonds totaling over $1 million were revoked by Circuit Judge Samuel Harrod.

At the preliminary hearing Baugh pleaded innocent to the charges.

The preliminary hearing started immediately after Baugh's arraignment. The hearing was continued until next Wednesday at the request of State's Atty. Richard Baner and Baugh's attorney, Joseph Napoli.

Diane Baugh testified that Baugh came to her house later that night and made telephone calls to his mother, Mary Solls, and a stepbrother, attorney Joseph Solls, both in Peoria.

She testified she heard him talk to Solls on the phone and mentioned a cane. She said she heard Baugh tell Solls "I threw it in the river."

Mrs. Baugh said that when she was married to Baugh he had beaten her on various occasions. She said Baugh had beaten her with various objects, including a cane.

Baugh's former wife also testified that he called his mother and said she heard him tell her he was concerned about "suitcases" that he had taken to Mrs. Solls home. He said he didn't want police to find them, she said.

Mrs. Baugh testified that Baugh said there were "lie detector tapes" in the suitcases. She said he told her the tapes were taken from Miss Hayes to determine if she had been lying to him.

She testified that Baugh told her that Miss Hayes and lied to him and that was the reason he had beaten her.

Baugh was afraid to turn himself over to authorities fearing a motorcycle gang was out to get him, Mrs. Baugh said.

She said last fall, following an argument, Baugh threatened to kill her.

Mrs. Solls, who had been subpoenaed to appear yesterday, called Baner to say she was ill and under a doctor's care and unable to be present. Also scheduled, but not testifying in court, was attorney Solls.

An investigator, Harold Shepherd, was the only other witness testifying yesterday.

Miss Hayes was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Francis Hospital, Peoria, in an ambulance that Baugh called shortly after midnight on April 6.

Baugh disappeared following the death of Miss Hayes and Tuesday he surrendered himself to Woodford County police.


NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Journal Star; Peoria, Illinois; Saturday, June 25, 1977; Page 34 (GenealogyBank.com)

Defendant In Murder Case Enters Guilty Plea
EUREKA -- The accused murderer of an East Peoria woman yesterday entered a plea of guilty in exchange for a prison sentence of 20 to 60 years.

Jack Ernest Baugh, 36, was scheduled to go before a jury Monday on four counts of murder and one of unlawful use of weapons in connection with the death of Susan Hayes, 24.

Yesterday, Judge Luther H. Dearborn presided at the 1 1/2 hour hearing held in Woodford County Circuit Court.

Baugh's plea includes dismissing three counts of murder and paying court costs of $213.

The plea was agreed to by Baugh, his attorney, Joseph Napoli of Peoria, and State's Atty. Richard Baner, but has yet to be agreed to by the judge.

An original plea calling for a sentence of 20 to 40 years was rejected by Dearborn.

BAUGH ALSO faces charges filed Wednesday by Asst. District Atty. Terry Harn in federal court in Peoria, charging him with illegal possession of weapons.

Baugh was convicted on Oct. 1, 1965, of robbing a savings and loan, a felony which prohibits the offender from possessing firearms.

It was reported that Baugh has agreed to a 35-year prison sentence on the federal gun charges, but it is subject to approval of Judge Robert Morgan.

Baner said it is hoped that Baugh will receive concurrent term with the federal charges.

Dearborn asked for a presentence report and set a July 6 date for Baugh's sentencing hearing.

If Judge Dearborn approves the 20 to 60 year sentence, Baugh will be eligible for parole in 11 years and three months, according to Asst. State's Atty. John Nicoara.

Baugh surrended himself to Woodford County authorities on April 12 and was held in Woodford County Jail without bail until Wednesday when federal authorities moved him to Peoria County Jail.

The Hayes woman's body was found at Baugh's residence, 905 Sunset Dr., East Peoria, April 6.

Hayes also had been living at that address.


OBITUARY - Jack Ernest Baugh (murderer of Susan Jane Hayes) - Peoria Journal Star; Peoria, Illinois; January 16, 2011 (Find-A-Grave):

PEORIA, IL - Jack E. Baugh, 69, of Peoria passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, at his residence.

He was born Aug. 23, 1941, to Robert and Mary Crayton Baugh in Peoria.

He was preceded in death by his father.

He is survived by his fiancee, Janice Farquharson of Peoria, and his mother, Mary Solls of Peoria.

Jack was a mental health professional, working for South Side Office of Concern in Peoria.

He served in the U.S. Army.

He was a very compassionate person and cared about others.

He was an avid reader and loved collecting succulent plants, painting and photography. He was a film buff.

Cremation has been accorded.

     T. John Hayes was born on 20 September 1881.¹ He was the son of Thomas J. Hayes and Barbara Snyder. T. John Hayes married Elizabeth Taylor on 31 August 1902.¹

     Thelma Jeanne Hayes was born on 7 December 1924 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. She was the daughter of Walter Barnett Hayes and Blanche Elaine Chinowth. Thelma Jeanne Hayes married Melvin Floyd Ackerman, son of Christian S. Ackerman and Rosa S. Jacob, on 3 February 1951 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. Thelma Jeanne Hayes died on 14 July 2015 at Morton, Tazewell Co., IL, at age 90

Obituary -- Pekin Daily Times; Illinois; Wednesday, July 8, 2015 (Find-A-Grave):

Thelma J. Ackerman, 90, of Morton, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of Saturday, July 4, 2015, at the family farm.

She was born Dec. 7, 1924, in Peoria to Walter B. and Blanche Chinowth Hayes. She married Melvin Ackerman Feb. 3, 1951, in Peoria. He preceded her in death on Dec. 19, 2005.

She was also preceded in death by one grandson, Peter, in 2002; two brothers and three sisters.

Surviving are her children, Kathy (Erie Jones) Ackerman of Seattle, Wash., Margie (Terry) Mottelson of Aurora, Ind., Stan (Catherine) Ackerman of Houston, Texas, Eric (Gayle) Ackerman of Morton, Chris (LeAnn) Ackerman of Seattle, Wash., Jim (Susie) Ackerman of Morton and Quentin (Julie) Ackerman of Tremont; 27 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Thelma and her husband, Mel, took over the family farm in 1951. They developed a herd of registered Brown Swiss cows which won numerous production awards and were featured on the cover of Hoard's Dairyman.

She was an active leader in 4-H clubs in Morton. Thelma was also involved in the Morton VFW Post 5921 Ladies Auxiliary.

Thelma was very devoted to her children and grandchildren, traveling the country and world to visit them.

A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 10, at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton, with the Rev. Dwight Winnett officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to service on Friday, both at the funeral home.

Cremation will be accorded following services.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Morton VFW Post 5921 Ladies Auxiliary.