Obituaries - Co-Cz

COAY, MARJORIE ANNE (WILKIN)
Marjorie Anne Coay, age 89 of Bloomington, formerly of Gibson City, died at 9:05 a.m. Saturday, 12-12-1998 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 15 at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City with the Reverend Kathleen Reichmann officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery. Visitation was from 5 - 8 p.m. December 14 at the funeral home. Pallbearers included Dean Summers, Kenneth Kyle, Dick Cliff, Douglas Roesch, David Stolz and Earl Young. Mrs. Coay was born 2-27-1909 at Bissell a daughter of Matthew and Emma T. Black Wilkin. She married Philip L. Coay on 2-27-1930 at Springfield. He preceded her in death on 5-30-1982. Survivors include two sons, Leslie (Cathy) Coay of Prescott, AZ and Richard (Sharon) Coay of Canton; one daughter, Phyllis Riley of Maryland Heights, Mo; eight grandchildren; Melanie (J.C.) Crabill Pamela (Mike) Foster Kathleen Riley Rebecca Atwater Kevin (Clara) Coay Christopher Coay Kevin Richard Riley Cary (Denise) Riley and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Mrs. Coay was a graduate of Springfield High School in Springfield. She was a secretary of the engineering department of Central Illinois Public Service Company in Springfield from 1927 - 1930. From May 1953 to March 1971 she was a medical records secretary at Gibson Community Hospital in Gibson City. She was an insurance clerk for Dr. Supawanich in Gibson City from November 1974 to March 1986. A charter member of the Gibson Community Hospital Auxiliary, Mrs. Coay was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Gibson City. She was a Past Matron of the Drummer Chapter of the OES. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Gibson City or to the Gibson Area Hospital.
COAY, PHILIP
Philip L. Coay, 76, Gibson City, a retired Central Illinois Public Service employee, died at 1:59 a.m. Sunday, 5-30-1982 at Gibson Community Hospital. His funeral was at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lamb Funeral Home, the Rev. Hugh Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Pallbearers were Frank McQuiggen, Melvin Wright, Oscar Benningfield, Kenneth Meredith, Orville Willemssen, and W.M. Snead. Mr. Coay was born 7-24-1905 at Cisco, a son of David and Ella Strohm Coay. He married Marjorie Wilkin 2-27-1938 at Springfield. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, Leslie of Prescott, AZ, and Richard of Canton; a daughter, Phyllis Riley of Ballwin, Mo.; two brothers, Preston of Iverness, Fla. and Howard of Phoenix, AZ, a sister, Phoebe Bowyer, Phoenix, AZ and eight grandchildren. Preceding him in death were two sisters and a brother. Mr. Coay was employed by CIPS Co for 42 years, retiring in July 1970. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Gibson City, Oblong Masonic Lodge and Illinois Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and was a past worthy patron of the Drummer and Robinson chapters of the OES. He lived in Paxton before moving to Gibson City in 1968.
COCHRAN, HAROLD L.
Harold L. Cochran, age 82 of Gibson City died at 12:50 p.m. Friday 11-9-2001 in Gibson Area Hospital in Gibson City. Memorial services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Gibson City with the Reverend Father William Smith officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery in Gibson City. Cremation rites have been accorded with military rites by the Lee Lowry American Legion Post 568. Visitation was from 6 - 8 p.m. November 12 at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City where a rosary service was held at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Cochran was born 10-24-1919 at Park Rapids, MN a son of Fred F. and Ethel Parks Cochran. He married Ruth Mary Flynn on 7-11-1944 at Park Rapids, MN. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Mary Cochran of Gibson City; four daughters, Sharon (Jerry) Steward of Lilburn, GA, Patricia (Ray) Mollo of Naperville; Kathleen (Tim) Hyland of Indianpolis, IN and Sheila (Bob) Kroon of Gibson City; one son, Bob (Marny) Cochran of Homewood; 14 grandchildren and one sister, Ellen Skorseth of Little Falls, MN. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Mr. Cochran was a member of the Lee Lowery American Legion Post 568 and Knights of Columbus. A WWII Army Veteran, Mr. Cochran retired from the Cargill, Inc. after 10 years of service. He lived in Gibson City the past 32 years. Memorials may be made to Carle Hospice Program, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church or Gibson Area Hospital.
COIT, BARBARA (THOMSEN)
Barbara K. Coit, age 64 of Las Vegas NV died Tuesday, 11-27-2001 at her home. Graveside services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 11 at the Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City with the Reverend Paul Thomason officiating. Mrs. Coit was born 8-17-1937 at Gibson City. She married Don Coit. He preceded her in death. Surviving are four sons, Jim and Brian Gulliford, both of Las Vegas, Gary Coit of Gibson City and Tony Coit of Sarasota, Fl; a dauaghter, Vicky Kirkpatrick of Elliott; a brother, Robert Thomsen of Chatsworth; a sister, Betty Shaw of Champaign; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son and a brother. Mrs. Coit was a telephone operator. ***typist notes parents: John F. Thomsen and Dora M. Holz Thomsen
COIT, WILBUR DEAN
Wilbur Dean Coit, age 75 of Gibson City died Monday, 3-8-1999 at his home in Gibson City. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 11 at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City with the Reverend William Smith officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the Lee Lowery American Legion Post 568 of Gibson City. Pallbearers will be Gene Coit, Chris Coit, Pat Coit, David Coit, Gary Coit, and Tony Lopez. Mr. Coit was born 3-14-1923 at Bellflower, a son of William L. and Blanche E. Heavilin Coit. He married Sally Bochniak on 1-30-1947 at Chicago. Survivors include his wife, Sally Coit of Gibson City; three sons, Dennis Coit of Rialto, CA; Gerald (Sherry) Coit of Gibson City and Mike (Lori) Coit of Aurora; one daughter, Barb Lange of Melvin; ten grandchildren and two great-granddaughters and one brother, William Norris Coit of Bloomington. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one son-in-law. A Navy veteran of WWII, Mr. Coit was a member of the Lee Lowery American Legion Post 568 of Gibson City. A resident of Gibson City for all of his life, Mr. Coit was employed by Central Soya Inc. of Gibson City for 26 years.
COLLIER, JAMES E.
Born: 1845
Married: Elizabeth M.
Children: Samuel A. Colllier
Died: 3-18-1926
Burial: Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City, Il.
Notes: Civil War Co. I. 28 Ill. Inf.
COLLINGS, LILLIE MALINDA (WALTON)
Lillie Malinda Colllings, 90, of Gibson City, died at 3:24 a.m. Wednesday 1-21-1998 at Gibson Community Hospital, Gibson City. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, the Rev. Alfred Schneck will officiate. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Collings was born 12-1-1907 at Gibson City, a daughter of George E. and Mary Knell Walton. She married Benjamin J. Collings Sr. on 9-1-1928 at Kentland, Ind. He died 10-11-1966. Surviving are two sons, Robert Collings of Walnut, CA, and Ronald Collings of Gibson City; five daughters, Carole Netherton of Melvin, Bonita Bachtold of Chino, Calif., Nancy Jehle of Elmwood, Patricia Henson of Gibson City and Peggy Mallard of Fullerton, Calif.; 27 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Collings was preceded in death by four brothers, a sister, three sons and two great-grandchildren. She was a civil service employee at Chanute Air Force Base, Rantoul, for 20 years before she retired in 1976. She was a member and past president of the American Legion Auxiliary at Gibson City. She also was a member of the Eight and Forty. Memorial contrubtions may be made to the family.
COLLINS, PEARL (BROCK)
Pearl Collins, 90, a resident of the Ford County Nursing Home in Paxton, formerly of Gibson City, died at 2:45 p.m. Friday 8-9-1991 at the Ford County Nursing Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, with the Rev. Clarence A. Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 4 - 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mrs. Collins was born 4-21-1901, at Freetown, Ind., a daughter of David J. and Eliza E. Waggoner Brock. She married John Collins on 12-25-1923 at Foosland. He died 10-3-1974. Survivors include a son, Burdette Collins of Linton, Ind.; a daughter Bernadine Anderson of Branson, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one step great-grandchild; 11 great-great grandchildren; and one brother, Wayne Brock of Chandlerville. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and one sister. Mrs. Collins had been a resident of Gibson City for 60 years and was a member of the Saybrook Christian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ford County Nursing Home in Paxton.
COLVIN, DOROTHY L. (or I.) (BENNINGFIELD)
Dorothy I. Colvin, age 82 of Gibson City died at 6:54 p.m. Friday, 1-18-1991 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Bloomington. Her funeral was held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Gibson City Bible Church, with the Reverend Thomas Condron officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation was held from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City. Pallbearers were Robert Phillips, James Phillips, Richard Phillips, Kevin Borchers, Kurt Borchers and Karl Borchrs. She was born 8-23-1908 at Campbellsville, KY a daughter of Edward and Ida Wise Benningfield. She married James L. Colvin on 11-29-1925 at Campbellsville, Ky. He died 8-4-1986. Survivors include two daughters, Edith Phillips of Bloomington and Joan Borchers of Edwardsville; three brothers, Oscar Benningfield of Gibson City; Earl Benningfield of Weldon; and Clarence Benningfield of Campbellsville, Ky; 10 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother and three sisters. Mrs. Colvin lived in the Gibson City area for more than 50 years and was a member of the Gibson City Bible Church. Memorials may be made to the church or to the American Cancer Society.
COLVIN, JAMES L.
The funeral for James L. Colvin, 79, of Gibson City, who died Monday 8-4-1986 will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Gibson City Bible Church, the Rev Scot Glasco officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m. today at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, and at the church one hour before the service. Mr. Colvin died at 7:25 p.m. Monday 8-4-1986 at the Gibson Community Hospital. He was born 12-20-1906 in Campbellsville, KY a son of James and Candace Rafferty Colvin. He married Dorothy Benningfield on 11-29-1925 in Campbellsville, KY. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Edith Phillips of Bloomington; and Joan K. Borchers of Edwardsville; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; a half brother, Frank Page, Gibson City; four half-sisters, Jessie Benningfield, Emma Farmer, Margaret Tucker and Sarah Wayne all of Kentucky. Mr. Colvin had been a resident of Gibson City for 50 years. He had farmed and also worked for Quaker Oats Co. in Gibson City for 10 years. He had been employed by Cender Gas Co. for 17 years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Gibson City Bible Church.
COLWELL, ELMER J.
Elmer J. Colwell, 83, of Gibson City died at 10:50 p.m. Thursday 7-30-1987 at the Gibson Community Hospital. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, with the Rev. Laurence Sunkel officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Masonic services will be observed at 8 p.m. He was born 2-25-1904 in Gibson City, a son of Thomas and Mary Krauter Colwell. He married Thelma L. Means on 12-31-1926 at Fowler,, Ind. She died 1-17-1979. Survivors include several cousins. Mr. Colwell was a Gibson City farmer, retiring in 1971. He was a member of Gibson City Masonic Lodge No 733 AF & AM, the Corn Belt Shrine Club, the Mohammed Temple of Peoria, the Bloomington Consistory and the First Christian Church of Gibson City. Memorials may be made to the Shriners' Hospital for Crippled Children.
COLWELL, GRACE
Funeral services for Grace Colwell, who died 12-27-2002 were Dec 19 at Ford-Baier Funeral Home, Paxton, the Rev. Chet Travis officiating. Vocalist was Kammy Johnson, and organist was Sherrie Morrison. Burial was in Westwood Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, SC.
COLWELL, THELMA (MEANS)
Thelma L. Colwell, 73, Gibson City died at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday 1-17-1979 at Gibson Community Hospital Annex. Her funeral was at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Lamb Funeral Home, the Rev. Hugh Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery. Pallbearers were William Case, C.D. Sarver, Lyle K. Kumler, Woodrow Barnes, Enrie Heldt, and Benny Foster. Order of Eastern Star rites were conducted at 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Mrs. Colwell was born 1-3-1906 at Saybrook, a daughter of Clyde and Bertha Boudreau Means. She married Elmer J. Colwell 7-31-1926 at Fowler, Indiana. He survives. Also surviving are three brothers, Donald Means, Sibley; and Jack and John L. Means, both of Des Plaines; and two sisters, Harriette Means and Wilha Vuylsteke, both of Springfield. Two sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Colwell had resided in the Gibson City area most of her life and had taught in Melvin, Sibley, and Gibson City rural schools. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Gibson City, Woman's Club, Gibson Community Hospital Auxiliary and a 50-year member of the OES. Memorials may be made to the church or to the Shriner Crippled Children's Hospital.
COMER, INA B. (CURTIS)
Ina B. Comer, 98, of Paxton, formerly of Gibson City, a life resident of Ford County, died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday 10-14-1987 at the Ford County Nursing Home, Paxton. Her funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, the Rev. Thomas Condron officiating. Burial will be in the Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Mrs. Comer was born 3-13-1889 in Gibson City, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Kieth Curtis. She married William Ross Comer on 6-9-1907 at Gibson City. He died 2-10-1951. Survivors include one son, Lawrence, Gibson City; one grandson; and two great granddaughters. One son, two brothers and five sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Comer had lived in Gibson City until she moved to the nursing home 10 years ago. She was a member of the Gibson City Bible Church.
COMER, LAWRENCE
Lawrence R. "Stoddy" Comer, age 86 of Gibson City died at 9:40 a.m. Monday 5-29-1995 at Covenant Medical Center in Urbana. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City with the Reverend Philip N. Curran officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation was from 5 - 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers include Bob Crossman, Harold Stimmel, Harold Medler, Noel Hutchcraft, Gail Reiners and Ralph Witt. Mr. Comer was born 5-24-1909 in Gibson City a son of Ross and Ina B. Curtis Comer. He married Vivian Perry on 10-6-1941 at Casey and she survives. Also surviving are one son, Perry Comer of Gibson City and two granddaughters, Kelli Comer and Beth Comer. He was preceded in death by one brother. Mr. Comer, a self-employed contractor and decorator, was a member of the First Christian Church, Gibson City. He lived all of his life in Gibson City. Memorials may be made to the church; Gibson Community Hospital or to an organization of the donor's choice.
CONDRON, REV. THOMAS R.
The Rev. Thomas R. Condron, 55, pastor of the Gibson City Bible Church, died Sunday 2-20-1994 at his home in Gibson City.
CONGER, REBECCA H. (MARRIOTT)
Rebecca H. Marriott Conger spent her early life in Ohio. After marriage they moved to McLean County, Il., near Towanda, and in 1877 they moved to Ford County. Mr. Conger passed away on 3-12-1898. Survived by the following children: Wm. Conger, Gibson City; E.J. Conger, Sibley, Il.; Aaron R. Conger, in agriculture in the State of Oregon. Viola Conger, died in infancy; Mary M. Conger, died May 1893 and Rosa B. Conger, died in September 1909. b. 5-12-1821 Licking Co., Ohio m. 9-21-1847 to Cary M. Conger parents: d. 2-7-1912
CONKLIN, DEBORAH J.
Deborah J. Conklin, age 35 of Wonder Lake, formerly of Gibson City, died 9-2-1999 at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago.
CONOVER, GLENN W.
Born: 7-9-1916
Parents: Carl Conover
Married: Daisy N. Daily
Children: Patricia Lee - deceased - about 1954 auto accident; Timothy
Died: 3-27-1957
Burial: Drummer Twp Cemetery
Notes: WWII Il. PFC Co. F. 383 Inf. BSM
COOPER, ABSOLAM J.
Born: 2-14-1838 Stark Co., Il
Married: Elizabeth Otto, 2-1-1860 Peoria County, Il
Children: William Elmer Cooper - died in infancy
Mrs. Rose A. Brotherton - died in the spring of 1894
David A. Cooper, resides in Florida
Died: 1-24-1914 Guthrie Il
Burial: Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Il
Notes: Civil War - Pvt Co. E. Regt. Il Inf. 4-12-1862 - 6-12-1865
COOPER, CARL B.
Born: 3-8-1893
Died: 6-14-1965
Burial: Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City, Il
Notes: WWI Il. Cpl. Co. H. 64th Inf.
COOPER, FRANK S.
Frank S. Cooper, 96, a resident of the Royal Fontana Nursing Care Center, Urbana, and formerly of Gibson City, died at 6:20 a.m. yesterday at the center. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, the Rev. Tim Shaw officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp. Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 7 - 9 tonight at the funeral home. He was born 1-30-1886 at Cheney Grove Twp, a son of Frank and Phoebe Emery Cooper. He married Clara E. Rick 8-8-1913 at Gibson City. She died 10-3-1980. He is survived by two daughters, Clara Bidwell of Bayles Lake, Loda; and Marilyn Spitz of Champaign; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. He was a 37-year-member of the Gibson City Fire Department, a former employee of the Carson Motor Co., Gibson City and a former operator of the Rick and Cooper Garage in Gibson City.
COOPER, MILDRED P.
Mildred P. Cooper, age 88 of Park Ridge died at 4:50 p.m. Sunday, 9-5-1995 at Park Ridge Care Center, Ltd. in Park Ridge. Graveside services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday September 11 at Drummer Twp Cemetery in Gibson City with the Reverend Patrick Cox officiating. There was no visitation. Lamb Funeral Home of Gibson City was in charge of the arrangements. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Mrs. Cooper was born 12-24-1906 at Chicago a daughter of Myron and Ida Piety. She married Carl Cooper in May 1930 at Chicago. He died 6-14-1965. Survivors include one daughter, Jean Cooper of Des Plaines and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. Mrs. Cooper lived in Chicago for most of her life. Memorials may be made to an organization of the donor's choice.
COOPER, ROBERT W.
Born: 2-21-1921
Parents: Robert N. & Mavis L. Cooper
Died: 2-20-1970
Burial: Drummer Twp Cemetery
Notes: WWII Il. Lt. JG Navy
COPE, DONALD E.
Donald E. Cope, 77, Sibley, died at 7:25 p.m. Sunday 4-6-2003 at Gibson Area Hospital, Gibson City. His funeral was at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, the Rev. Randall Robinson officiating. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery, Sibley. Mr. Cope was born 9-29-1925 at Ellsworth, a son of Benjamin and Lizzie Hess Cope. He married Doris M. Vetter 11-6-1945 at Fairbury. She died 3-7-1996. Surviving are a special friend, Lois Vetter of Gibson City; three sons, Danny (Linda) Cope of Cropsey, Rod (Cathy) Cope of Gibson City and Trent Cope of Sibley; one daughter, Beverly (Harry) Copass of Milford; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Edith Boaz of Normal; and three brothers, Elmer Cope and Dale Cope, both of Vincennes, Ind., and George Cope of LeRoy. Seven brothers and sisters and one granddaughter preceded him in death. He was a farmer for many years and ran Cope Mowing Service in Sibley. He had served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Gibson City. Paxton Record Wednesday 4-9-2003
COTHERN, ANNE M. (ACREE)
Anne M. Cothern age 77 of Gibson City died at 10:25 a.m. Thursday 12-14-1995 at Heartland Health Care in Paxton. Funeral services were conducted Sunday December 17 at the First Christian Church in Gibson City with the Reverend Philip Curran officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery in Gibson City. Visitation was from 6 - 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home and for one hour before the service at the church. Pallbearers include Roy Acree, Chad Acree, Joe Mouser Jr., Paul Rickey, Earl O'Malley and Terry Acree. Mrs. Cothern was born 4-25-1918 at Hollister, Ok a daughter of Mose F. and Lula G. Blair Acree. She married Clarence V. Cothern on 10-26-1941 in Gibson City. He preceded her in death on 3-29-1977. Survivors include one son, Glenn Cothern of Gibson City; one daughter, Jennie Sue Lee of Amarillo, Texas; four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; three sisters, Christine Boma of Piper City; Virginia Mouser of Gibson City and LaVonne Martin of Normal. She was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers and one sister. Mrs. Cothern was a member of the First Christian Church of Gibson City and was president of the VFW Auxiliary Post in Piper City. She was a resident of Gibson City for 70 years. She worked for the Gibson Community Hospital as head cook for 28 years retiring in 1980. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church of Gibson City or to Heartland Health Care in Paxton.
COTHERN, FRANCIS L.
Born: 10-26-1914
Married: 10-26-1940 to Mary M.
Children: Gary; Janet m. Fisher
Died: 2-17-1975
Burial: Drummer Twp Cemetery
Notes: WWII PFC Army
COTHERN, LULA J.
Mrs. Lula J. Cothern, 82, died at 11:45 a.m. Monday in the Gibson Community Hospital where she had been a patient for a year and a half. Her funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Methodist Church at Melvin, the Rev. Dale Kooi and the Rev. Richard Brinkman officiating. Burial will be in the Gibson City Cemetery. Visitation continues today at the Lamb Funeral Home until 11 a.m. Wednesday when she will be taken to the church. b. 1883 d. 1965
COTTLE, WILLIS W.
Born: 11-20-1900
Died: 9-9-1935
Burial: Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City, Il
Notes: WWI Il. Pfc. l6th Inf. lst Div.
COWGILL, SALLY ANN (DIVER)
Sally Ann Cowgill, age 53 of Gibson City, died at 2:04 a.m. Monday 10-7-1996 at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN. A funeral Mass will be said at 11 a.m. Thursday October 10 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Gibson City with the Reverend William Smith officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery in Gibson City. Visitation will be from 4 - 8 p.m. Wednesday October 9 at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City, with a rosary service to be conducted at 8 p.m. Pallbearers will include Noel Hutchcraft, Jim Ruddy, Jim Clemens, Gene Gregory, Patrick Diver and Steven Diver. Mrs. Cowgill was born 2-22-1943 at Little Rock, Ark a daughter of Thomas L. and Beulah E. Lanker Diver. She married Jack Cowgill on 8-20-1966 at Olney. Survivors include her husband, Jack Cowgill of Gibson City, one son, Todd Cowgill of Milwaukee, Wi; one daughter, Kristin Osman of Champaign; her parents, Thomas L. and Beulah E. Diver of Olney; and one brother, Thomas L. Diver Jr. of Winchester, Mo. Mrs. Cowgill had lived in Gibson City since 1973. She received her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Illinois State University in 1965. She has been a first grade teacher at GCMS Elementary School for over 20 years. A member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Gibson City, Mrs. Cowgill was a member of Illinois Education Association, National Education Association and the GCMS Education Society. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
CRABBS, AUSTIN
Born: 1-8-1838 Richland Co., Ohio
Parents: father: David Crabbs
Married: 3-3-1864 to Catherine Yeiter
Died: 4-28-1888
Burial: Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City, Il.
Notes: Civil War Co. c. 47 Ind. Inf.
CRABTREE, WILBERT
Wilbert Eugene Crabtree, 87, of Lucasville, Ohio, formerly of Gibson City and Bellflower, died Monday 10-27-2003 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Bellflower Twp Cemetery.
Born: 4-16-1916 at Circleville, Ohio
Parents: Birchard and Blanche Lute Crabtree
Married: Hattie L. Merritt; she died 5-1-1987
Mr. Crabtree was a retired superintendent of Central Soya Feed Mill in Gibson City.
CRAFT, NELSON PORTER
Born: 2-8-1878 Veedersburg, Ind.
Died: 12-13-1940
Burial: Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City, Il
Notes: WWI Co. D. 33rd Div. 123rd Mch. Btry.
CRAIG, DONALD EDWARD
Donald Edward Craig, 81, of Gibson City died at 6:40 p.m. Thursday 7-4-2002 at his residence. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, the Rev. Randall Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 2 - 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with a Masonic service at 4 p.m. Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church in Gibson City; Carle Hospice; the Corn Belt Shrine Club or to a charity of the donor's choice. Mr. Craig was born 6-9-1921 in rural Arrowsmith, a son of Roy and Etta Robinson Craig. He married Sandi J. Noland on 6-9-1964 at Elliott and she survives. Also surviving are three sons, Mark E. (Tammy) Craig, C. Dirk Craig and Don L. Craig all of Gibson City; two daughters, Janet S. (Warren) Page, Atlanta, Ga., and Cheryl M. (Steven) Hester, Gibson City; one brother, James D. (Elda) Craig, Congerville; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Chalmer Craig; and a sister, Dorothy Corrie. Mr. Craig graduated from Arrowsmith High School in 1939, and went on to graduate from Chillicothe Business College, Chillicothe, Mo. From there, he went to work fo the Old Nickel Plate Railway System which was later bought out by the Norfolk and Western Railroad, from which he retired after 43 years of service as a freight agent - telegrapher. Don was a 52-year member of the Masonic Lodge; was a 32-year member of the Bloomington Consistory; and became a Shriner out of Mohammed Temple in Peoria in 1971. He was an alderman for the Village of Elliott for four years, then mayor there for eight years. He also was the mayor in Gibson City from 1969 - 1977, where his term was highlighted by Gibson City's centennial in 1971, and the US bicentennial in 1976. He was also directly involved with implementing the Gibson Fire Protection District and the new wastewater treatment facility. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Gibson City; Gibson City Masonic Lodge; the Corn Belt Shrine Club; Elliott AMVETS; the Gibson City Moose Lodge; the Elliott fire department; and the Illinois Sheriff's association. He was a past tax assessor for Dix and Drummer Twp in Ford county. He and his wife, Sandi, wintered in Florida and the southwestern United States for the last 25 years. His interests included camping, fishing, golfing, gardening and participating in the Shrine Club Parade Club events. He also was an avid Cubs, Bears and Illini Fan. Don will be greatley missed by his family and friends.
CRAIG, ETTA R. (ROBINSON)
Etta R. Craig, 93, of Gibson City, who lived most of her married life near Arrowsmith died at 4 a.m. yesterday 11-28-1990 at Gibson Manor, Gibson City. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, the Rev. Patrick Cox officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 10 - 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Mrs. Craig was born 5-26-1897 in Arrowsmith, a daughter of John and Janet Patterson Robinson. She married Roy E. Craig on 6-1-1918 in LeRoy. He died 3-5-1974. Survivors include two sons, Don Craig Gibson City, and James Craig Congerville; one sister, Melba Miller LeRoy; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. One son, one daughter, two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Craig was a member of the Gibson City United Methodist Church and the Jolly Dozen, Arrowsmith. Memorials may be made to her church.
CRAIG, MARTHA (FIELDS)
Gibson City Courier - May 1951 Martha Craig, 55, of Onarga, formerly of Gibson City died at 11 a.m. Thursday in Iroquois Co. Hospital at Watseka. She had been a patient there several days. She was brought to the Lamb Funeral Home where services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday. Burial was in Gibson City Cemetery. Mrs. Craig was born 6-20-1895 in Gibson City a daughter of George and Laura Stokes Fields. She lived in Gibson City until 1920, when she married Jack Craig and moved to Onarga. Survived by her husband of Onarga; 3 brothers, Thomas and Samuel Fields of Gibson City; Dr. George W. Fields of Chicago; a sister, Margaret Stokes of Spokane Wa. She was preceded in death by three sisters and a brother.
CRAMER, CHRISTIAN "JAKE"
Christian "Jake" Cramer, 82, of Gibson City, a retired farmer, died at 11:25 p.m. Wednesday 1-14-1987 at the Gibson Community Hospital Annex, Gibson City. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the American Lutheran Church ,Gibson City the Rev. Melvin C. Blobaum officiating. Burial will be in the Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 5 - 7 p.m. today at the Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City and from 10 - 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mr. Cramer was born 7-31-1904 in Narp, Germany, a son of Peter and Hilke Schroeder Cramer. He married Helen Schroeder on 2-2-1929 in Anchor. She survives. Other survivors include one son, Herschel of Gibson City; one daughter, LeEtta Bane, Gibson City; five brothers, Casper and Remmer both of Gibson City; and Eilert, Wilhelm and Erich of West Germany; one sister, Magreta Cramer, West Germany; four grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Three sisters preceded him in death. Mr. Cramer came to the United States in the 1920's. He farmed in the Gibson City and Sibley areas until he retired in 1972. He was a member of the American Lutheran Church.
CRAMER, ESTHER A.
The funeral of Esther A. Cramer, 79, of Gibson City, a Sibley-area native, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the American Lutheran Church, Gibson City. The Rev. Dane Meunschke will officiate. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m. today at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, and from 10 - 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Mrs. Cramer died at 4:25 p.m. Sunday 8-16-1992 at Covenant Medical Center, Urbana. She was born 5-16-1913 near Sibley, a daughter of John and Lizzie Roesch Meyer. She married Remmer Cramer 2-19-1944 in Sibley. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Hilda Stevenson, Mahomet, and Wilma Stevenson, Bloomington; one sister, Lorene Althouse, Sibley; one grandson; one step-grandson; and one great-granddaughter. Three sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Cramer was a member of the American Lutheran Church and the Salem Country Club. Memorials may be made to her church or to Gibson Community Hospital, Gibson City.
CRAMER, LORENE L. (VAN ANTWERP) BORCHERS
The funeral of Lorene Borchers Cramer, age 79 of Gibson City and Bradenton, Fl. was at 3 p.m. Saturday at American Lutheran Church in Gibson City. The Reverend Dane Meuschke officiated with burial in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation was from 5 - 9 p.m. Friday at the Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City and from 2 - 3 p.m. Saturday at the church. Honorary pallbearers were Kim Brockmeyer, Jenie Borchers and Keri Borchers. Active pallbearers were Kevin Borchers, Kurt Borchers, Karl Borchers, Don Hillary, Doug Hillary and LeRoy VanAnwterp. Mrs. Cramer died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday 8-18-1993 at Gibson Community Hospital, Gibson City. She was born 11-6-1913 in Dix Twp, Ford County, a daughter of LeRoy W. and Mable G. Johnson VanAntwerp. She married Louie Borchers on 3-18-1933 in Gibson City. He died 8-9-1980. She married Casper Cramer on 4-11-1981 in Gibson City and he survives. Other survivors include two sons, Richard Borchers of Edwardsville and Russell Borchers of Gibson City; one daughter Kathy Hillary of Downs; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; one stepson, Raymond Cramer of Fairfax, VA; and one stepdaughter, Marlene Carson of Delta, Co. One daughter and one brother preceded her in death. Mrs. Cramer was a secretary in Gibson City for many years. She was a member of American Lutheran Church and the Scotland Efficiency Club of Gibson City. Memorials may be made to her church or the American Cancer Society.
CRAMER, REBECCA A.
Rebecca A. Cramer, age 22 of Canton, formerly of Gibson City, died Sunday 11-5-1995 at 9:50 a.m. as the result of injuries suffered in a one-car accident three miles west of Danvers early Sunday morning. She died at BroMenn Regional Medical Center in Normal. Private graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 8, 1995 at Drummer Twp cemetery in Gibson City with the Reverend Ruth Hansen officiating. There will be no visitation, however friends are encouraged to visit the family at their home at 723 North Eyer in Gibson City. Lamb Funeral Home of Gibson City is in charge of the arrangements. Miss Cramer was born 3-4-1973 in Champaign County, a daughter of Herschel D. and Susan Swartzell Cramer. Survivors include her parents, Herschel and Susan Cramer of Gibson City; one brother, Patrick Cramer of Urbana; her maternal grandfather, Larry Swartzell of Gibson City and her paternal grandmother, Helen Cramer of Gibson City. A 1991 graduate of Gibson City High School, Miss Cramer graduated from Illinois State University in May 1995. She was a member of the Delta Sig Fraternity and the American Lutheran Church in Gibson City. A resident of Canton for one month, Miss Cramer was employed by Wal-Mart as an assistant manager. Memorials may be made to the American Lutheran Church of Gibson City or to an organization of the donor's choice.
CRAWFORD, MARIE LaMANTIA
Born: 2-17-1934 in Chicago
Parents: Salvitor and Mary Guinta LaMantia.
Married: Harold W. Crawford, Sr. 9-14-1946 in Chicago; he survives
Children: Harold (Corrine) Crawford, Jr. Thawville
Kathy Kaeding Wis.
Jean (Jim) Richey of Virden
Siblings: Theresa (Ernest) Paolini, Plainfield
Dorothy (Andy) Carponelli of Palatine
Salvitor, deceased
Died: 10-22-2003 at her home in Thawville
Funeral: Immaculate Conception Catholic Chcurch, Roberts
Rev. John Balluff officiating
Burial: Ridgeland Twp Cemetery, Thawville
CROSS, LEONARD DELMAR
Leonard Delmar Cross, age 82, of Gibson City died Wednesday 7-10-1996 at Gibson Community Hospital in Gibson City. Funeral services were Saturday at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City with the Reverend Don Jones officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery where military rites were accorded by the Lee Lowery American Legion Post 568. Pallbearers included Ron Harsha, George Tjardes, Harry Tjardes, Bob Nagle, Paul Obert and Jack Miller. Mr. Cross was born 5-24-1914 at Clear Lake, MN, a son of Lawrence and Irene Wilkerson Cross. He married Lillie Mae Eminger on 4-4-1948 at Gibson City. Survivors include his wife, Lillie Mae Cross of Gibson City; one stepson, Paul Eminger of Spokane, Washington; two step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandson; and one sister, Marie Weddle of Danville. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters. Mr. Cross lived most of his life in Gibson City and worked as a farmer for all of his life. An Army veteran of WWII, he served as staff sergeant and received the Purple Heart Medal of Honor. He was a member of the Gibson City Moose Lodge and the Lee Lowery American Legion Post 568. He was an avid trap shooter.
CROWE, C. WILLARD
C. Willard Crowe, age 81 of Gibson City died at 1:55 a.m. Thursday 5-23-2002 at Gibson Area Hospital in Gibson City. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. May 25 at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City with the Reverend Randall Robinson officiating. Burial was in Drummer Twp Cemetery in Gibson City where military rites were provided by Lee Lowery American Legion Post 568. Visitation was from 6 - 8 p.m. May 24 at the funeral home where a Masonic service was conducted at 8 p.m. Pallbearers were Chuck Fry, Jim Fry, Bruce Culbertson, Kevin Henderson, Joe Oettel, and Keith Culbertson. Mr. Crowe was born 8-19-1920 at Paxton, a son of Charles C. and Alma O'Neal Crowe. He married Lola Jean Sawyer on 11-8-1941 at Gibson City. She preceded him in death on 5-26-1994. Survivors include one son, Charles E. (Pat) Crowe, of Versailles, MO; two daughters, Laura (Jim) Henson of Rantoul and Susan (Gene) Culbertson of Fisher; eight grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Mr. Crowe was a WWII Navy veteran. He was a member of the Lee Lowery American Legion Post 568 in Gibson City. Mr. Crowe was also a member of the Gibson City Masonic Lodge 733 AF & AM. He resided in Gibson City for most of his lfie and was employed at Central Soya in Gibson City as a purchasing agent for over 40 years. Memorials may be made to the Gibson Area Hospital Annex.
CROWE, OWEN P.
Born: 1905
Parents: Wm. Edward and Alta Woodburn Crowe
Died: 1978
Burial: Drummer Twp Cemetery
Occupation: Postal Clerk
Notes: WWII & Korea Capt. Army
CROWE, WILBERT E.
Born: 7-25-1912
Parents: Willilam and Alta Woodburn Crowe
Died: 12-1-1961
Burial: Drummer Twp Cemetery
Occupation: Airline Pilot
Notes: WWII Il. Sgt. 13 Air Depot GP Air Force
CRUMMY, DANIEL
Died: 12-5-1879 or 1899
Burial: Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City, Il.
Notes: Civil War - Co. B. 2nd Ark. Cal
CULLERS, GRACE M. (METCALF) KRAIGER
Grace M. Kraiger, 104, of Decatur, formerly of the Gibson City area, died at 11:18 a.m. Tuesday 1-7-1992 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Her graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City, the Rev. Patrick W. Cox officiating. There will be no visitation. Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, is in charge of arrangements. She was born 7-21-1887 in Ford County, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Metcalf. She married Emory L. Cullers and he died 8-17-1931. Surviving is one grandson, Steve Black, Worth. One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
CUNNING, ALBERT
Died: 2-11-1877
Burial: Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City, Il.
Notes: Civil War - Pvt Army Co. I. 140 NY Inf.
CURTIS, WANDA MULVANY
Wanda Curtis, 73, of Gibson City died 3-22-1989 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Champaign County, Il. Her funeral will be Saturday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, the Rev. Randall K. Perry, officiating; burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Eastern Star services will be accorded. She was born 6-5-1915 in Thomasboro, a daughter of Herschel and Mahala Jones Mulvany. She married Ford Evan Curtis on 7-28-1938 in Covington, Indiana. He died 11-13-1964. Survivors include one son, Kenneth Curtis, Arthur; two brothers, Leslie and Thomas Mulvany, both of Gibson City; one sister, Fern M. Carroll, Gibson City; three step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. She had been a Gibson City reesident since 1929. Mrs. Curtis was a member of the United Methodist Churcch of Gibson City, the Drummer Chaptaer of the OES and the Ford County Home Extension.
… pallbearers: Kenny Meredith, Larry Ricks, Jim Hazen, Dennie Mulvany, Mike Mulvany, Bill Gandy

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