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Wesley Lewis

M, #10351

Last Edited

14 April 2023

Family: Scharlotte Schanskar

Son*	James Ernest Lewis+ (b. 19 February 1872, d. 26 April 1960)

Biography

Marriage

Marriage: Wesley Lewis and Scharlotte Schanskar were married.¹

Citations

[S467] Information from Vital Records Index of North America from LDS

Scharlotte Schanskar

F, #10352

Last Edited

14 April 2023

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Family: Wesley Lewis

Son*	James Ernest Lewis+ (b. 19 February 1872, d. 26 April 1960)

Biography

Marriage

Marriage: Wesley Lewis and Scharlotte Schanskar were married.¹

Name

Scharlotte Schanskar was also known as Scharlotte Lewis.

Citations

[S467] Information from Vital Records Index of North America from LDS

Rev Edward Moses Cornelius, Sr

M, #10353, b. 20 October 1888, d. February 1973

Last Edited

14 April 2023

Parents

Father*	Daniel D Cornelius (b. 11 March 1834, d. 1893)
Mother*	Frances Ann Thompson (b. 10 January 1850, d. 16 December 1928)

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Family: Norma Bartholomew (b. 24 July 1908, d. January 1994)

Son*	Edward Moses Cornelius, Jr (b. 27 March 1929, d. 26 November 1994)

Biography

Birth	20 October 1888	Birth: Rev Edward Moses Cornelius, Sr, was born on 20 October 1888 in Jersey, Illinois, United StatesB.^1,2
Marriage	12 April 1928	Marriage: Rev Edward Moses Cornelius, Sr, and Norma Bartholomew were married on 12 April 1928.³
Death	February 1973	Death: Rev Edward Moses Cornelius, Sr, died in February 1973 at age 84 in Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, United StatesB.²

Witness

9 April 1930

Rev Edward Moses Cornelius, Sr, was enumerated on the census of 1930 with John A Bartholomew and Rita in Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, United StatesB.⁴

Citations

[S467] Information from Vital Records Index of North America from LDS
[S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
[S469] Information from Paul Cornelius as a GEDCOM file, received on Dec 6, 1998
[S1194] 1930 Census; IN, Howard Co

Laura I Westfall

F, #10354, b. 1861

Last Edited

14 April 2023

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Family: Hugh Blackburn (b. 1854)

Son*	Ralph Norvin Blackburn+ (b. 31 July 1882)

Biography

Birth	1861	Birth: Laura I Westfall was born in 1861.¹
Marriage	2 September 1878	Marriage: Hugh Blackburn and Laura I Westfall were married on 2 September 1878 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.¹

Name

2 September 1878

As of 2 September 1878, Laura I Westfall was also known as Laura I Blackburn.¹

Citations

[S467] Information from Vital Records Index of North America from LDS

Emma Pickel

F, #10355, b. 1863

Last Edited

14 April 2023

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Family: John E Blackburn (b. 1828, d. 10 February 1914)

Biography

Birth	1863	Birth: Emma Pickel was born in 1863.¹
Marriage	12 February 1883	Marriage: John E Blackburn and Emma Pickel were married on 12 February 1883 in Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.¹

Name

12 February 1883

As of 12 February 1883, Emma Pickel was also known as Emma Blackburn.¹

Citations

[S467] Information from Vital Records Index of North America from LDS

Martha M Holbrook

F, #10356, b. 1873

Last Edited

14 April 2023

Parents

Father*	James M Holbrook
Mother*	Taler

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Family: William Thomas Bentley (b. 8 February 1877)

Biography

Birth	1873	Birth: Martha M Holbrook was born in 1873 in Sorento, Bond, Illinois, United StatesB.¹
Marriage	22 August 1897	Marriage: William Thomas Bentley and Martha M Holbrook were married on 22 August 1897 in Bond, Illinois, United StatesB.¹

Name

22 August 1897

As of 22 August 1897, Martha M Holbrook was also known as Martha M Bentley.¹

Citations

[S467] Information from Vital Records Index of North America from LDS

James M Holbrook

M, #10357

Last Edited

14 April 2023

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Family: Taler

Daughter*

Martha M Holbrook (b. 1873)

Taler

F, #10358

Last Edited

14 April 2023

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Family: James M Holbrook

Daughter*

Martha M Holbrook (b. 1873)

Henry R Zimmerman

M, #10359, b. 5 April 1886, d. 27 February 1972

Last Edited

14 April 2023

Parents

Father*	Reiner Zimmerman (b. April 1850)
Mother*	Barbara Meine (b. December 1852)

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Family: Mona Adelene Hartwig (b. 30 September 1888, d. 10 August 1974)

Daughter*	Lula Mae Zimmerman (b. 14 September 1913, d. 11 February 2009)
Son*	Leslie Warren Zimmerman (b. 18 September 1916, d. 14 October 1932)
Daughter*	Emily Alice Zimmerman (b. 14 December 1917, d. 8 November 2009)
Son*	Arnold Henry Zimmerman (b. 23 January 1922)
Daughter*	Alma Lena Zimmerman (b. 23 January 1922, d. 26 June 2006)

Biography

Birth	5 April 1886	Birth: Henry R Zimmerman was born on 5 April 1886 in Oketo, Marshall, Kansas, United StatesB.^1,2
Marriage	7 June 1911	Marriage: Henry R Zimmerman and Mona Adelene Hartwig were married on 7 June 1911 in Wymore, Gage, Nebraska, United StatesB.^3,2
Death	27 February 1972	Death: Henry R Zimmerman died on 27 February 1972 at age 85 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, United StatesB.^1,2
Burial	1 March 1972	Burial: Henry R Zimmerman was buried on 1 March 1972 at St Johns Lutheran CemeteryB in Barneston, Gage, Nebraska, United StatesB.²

Census (F)	7 April 1930	Henry R Zimmerman and Mona Adelene Hartwig were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Barneston Township, Gage, Nebraska, United StatesB, with Lula Mae Zimmerman, Leslie Warren Zimmerman, Emily Alice Zimmerman, Arnold Henry Zimmerman, and Alma Lena Zimmerman.⁴
Census (F)	12 April 1940	Henry R Zimmerman and Mona Adelene Hartwig were enumerated on the census of 1940 in Barneston Township, Gage, Nebraska, United StatesB, with Alma Lena Zimmerman and Arnold Henry Zimmerman.⁵

Citations

[S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
[S504] Information from Herbert & Elsie Hartwig; Diller, NE on 3/1/99
[S492] Information from Elsie & Herbert Hartwig; Diller, NE; (402) 754-4322
[S806] 1930 Census; NE, Gage Co
[S1650] 1940 Census; NE, Gage Co

Julia E Cornelius

F, #10360, b. 20 March 1869, d. 4 November 1873

Last Edited

14 April 2023

Parents

Father*	Daniel D Cornelius (b. 11 March 1834, d. 1893)
Mother*	Frances Ann Thompson (b. 10 January 1850, d. 16 December 1928)

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Biography

Birth	20 March 1869	Birth: Julia E Cornelius was born on 20 March 1869 in Jersey, Illinois, United StatesB.¹
Death	4 November 1873	Death: Julia E Cornelius died on 4 November 1873 at age 4.¹

Citations

[S469] Information from Paul Cornelius as a GEDCOM file, received on Dec 6, 1998

George W Cornelius

M, #10361, b. 17 March 1871, d. 19 September 1953

Last Edited

14 April 2023

Parents

Father*	Daniel D Cornelius (b. 11 March 1834, d. 1893)
Mother*	Frances Ann Thompson (b. 10 January 1850, d. 16 December 1928)

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Family: Gertrude Kinner (b. 25 January 1881, d. 15 October 1967)

Son*	William Cornelius (b. after 1900)
Daughter*	Blanche Opal Cornelius (b. 24 March 1901)

Biography

Birth	17 March 1871	Birth: George W Cornelius was born on 17 March 1871 in Elsah, Jersey, Illinois, United StatesB.¹
Marriage	about 1900	Marriage: George W Cornelius and Gertrude Kinner were married about 1900.¹
Death	19 September 1953	Death: George W Cornelius died on 19 September 1953 at age 82 in Clinton, DeWitt, Illinois, United StatesB.¹

Citations

[S469] Information from Paul Cornelius as a GEDCOM file, received on Dec 6, 1998

Gertrude Kinner

F, #10362, b. 25 January 1881, d. 15 October 1967

Last Edited

14 April 2023

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Family: George W Cornelius (b. 17 March 1871, d. 19 September 1953)

Son*	William Cornelius (b. after 1900)
Daughter*	Blanche Opal Cornelius (b. 24 March 1901)

Biography

Birth	25 January 1881	Birth: Gertrude Kinner was born on 25 January 1881.¹
Marriage	about 1900	Marriage: George W Cornelius and Gertrude Kinner were married about 1900.²
Death	15 October 1967	Death: Gertrude Kinner died on 15 October 1967 at age 86 in Martinsville, Clark, Illinois, United StatesB.¹

Name

about 1900

As of about 1900, Gertrude Kinner was also known as Gertrude Cornelius.²

Citations

[S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
[S469] Information from Paul Cornelius as a GEDCOM file, received on Dec 6, 1998

Blanche Opal Cornelius

F, #10363, b. 24 March 1901

Last Edited

22 June 2024

Parents

Father*	George W Cornelius (b. 17 March 1871, d. 19 September 1953)
Mother*	Gertrude Kinner (b. 25 January 1881, d. 15 October 1967)

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Biography

Birth

24 March 1901

Birth: Blanche Opal Cornelius was born on 24 March 1901 in Illinois, United StatesB.¹

Citations

[S469] Information from Paul Cornelius as a GEDCOM file, received on Dec 6, 1998

William Cornelius

M, #10364, b. after 1900

Last Edited

14 April 2023

Parents

Father*	George W Cornelius (b. 17 March 1871, d. 19 September 1953)
Mother*	Gertrude Kinner (b. 25 January 1881, d. 15 October 1967)

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Biography

Birth

after 1900

Birth: William Cornelius was born after 1900.¹

Residence

1994

Residence: William Cornelius lived in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, United StatesB, in 1994.¹

Citations

[S469] Information from Paul Cornelius as a GEDCOM file, received on Dec 6, 1998

Helen Grace Cornelius

F, #10365, b. 1897

Last Edited

14 April 2023

Parents

Father*	Joshua Cornelius (b. 19 November 1853)
Mother*	Effie Deliah Ann Cornelius (b. 5 May 1873, d. December 1969)

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Family: Gregory

Biography

Birth	1897	Birth: Helen Grace Cornelius was born in 1897.¹
Marriage		Marriage: Gregory and Helen Grace Cornelius were married.¹

Name

Helen Grace Cornelius was also known as Helen Grace Gregory.¹

Citations

[S469] Information from Paul Cornelius as a GEDCOM file, received on Dec 6, 1998

Gregory

M, #10366

Last Edited

14 April 2023

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Family: Helen Grace Cornelius (b. 1897)

Biography

Marriage

Marriage: Gregory and Helen Grace Cornelius were married.¹

Citations

[S469] Information from Paul Cornelius as a GEDCOM file, received on Dec 6, 1998

Effie Rena Cornelius

F, #10367, b. 22 February 1901, d. 6 February 2000

Last Edited

24 June 2024

Parents

Father*	Joshua Cornelius (b. 19 November 1853)
Mother*	Effie Deliah Ann Cornelius (b. 5 May 1873, d. December 1969)

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Family: Kenneth Lyle Fordham (b. 6 April 1902, d. 18 July 1965)

Biography

Birth	22 February 1901	Birth: Effie Rena Cornelius was born on 22 February 1901 in Jersey, Illinois, United StatesB.^1,2
Marriage		Marriage: Kenneth Lyle Fordham and Effie Rena Cornelius were married.³
Death	6 February 2000	Death: Effie Rena Cornelius died on 6 February 2000 at age 98 in Snohomish, Snohomish, Washington, United StatesB.²

Name

Effie Rena Cornelius was also known as Effie R Fordham.¹

Citations

[S469] Information from Paul Cornelius as a GEDCOM file, received on Dec 6, 1998
[S2212] Find a Grave, (https://findagrave.com:accessed 24 Jun 2024), memorial page for Effie Rena Cornelius Fordham, Find A Grave Memorial # 126149354, citing Cypress Lawn Memorial Park (Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, USA.)
[S2212] Find a Grave, (https://findagrave.com:accessed 24 Jun 2024), memorial page for Kenneth Lyle Fordham, Find A Grave Memorial # 126149288, citing Cypress Lawn Memorial Park (Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, USA.)

Kenneth Lyle Fordham

M, #10368, b. 6 April 1902, d. 18 July 1965

Last Edited

24 June 2024

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Family: Effie Rena Cornelius (b. 22 February 1901, d. 6 February 2000)

Biography

Birth	6 April 1902	Birth: Kenneth Lyle Fordham was born on 6 April 1902.¹
Marriage		Marriage: Kenneth Lyle Fordham and Effie Rena Cornelius were married.¹
Death	18 July 1965	Death: Kenneth Lyle Fordham died on 18 July 1965 at age 63.¹

Citations

[S2212] Find a Grave, (https://findagrave.com:accessed 24 Jun 2024), memorial page for Kenneth Lyle Fordham, Find A Grave Memorial # 126149288, citing Cypress Lawn Memorial Park (Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, USA.)

James Asa Cornelius

M, #10369, b. 8 September 1875, d. 13 July 1963

Last Edited

14 April 2023

Parents

Father*	Daniel D Cornelius (b. 11 March 1834, d. 1893)
Mother*	Frances Ann Thompson (b. 10 January 1850, d. 16 December 1928)

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Family: Ollie Mae Lowe (b. 21 December 1878, d. 28 July 1974)

Daughter*	Ethel Marie Cornelius+ (b. 1 August 1901, d. August 1962)
Daughter*	Lela Mae Cornelius+ (b. 26 March 1904, d. 5 January 1973)
Son*	Carl Cornelius (b. 1906, d. 1907)
Son*	James Russell Cornelius (b. 19 May 1909, d. 26 December 1973)
Daughter*	Vergie Velta Cornelius (b. 16 January 1911, d. 16 April 1995)
Son*	Asa Silas Cornelius (b. 1919)
Daughter*	Ollie Flo Cornelius (b. 19 December 1922)

Biography

Birth	8 September 1875	Birth: James Asa Cornelius was born on 8 September 1875 in Dow, Jersey, Illinois, United StatesB.¹
Marriage	21 December 1899	Marriage: James Asa Cornelius and Ollie Mae Lowe were married on 21 December 1899 in Menard, Illinois, United StatesB. Vol B, Page 137, License# 7146^1,2
Death	13 July 1963	Death: James Asa Cornelius died on 13 July 1963 at age 87 in Carlinville, Macoupin, Illinois, United StatesB.¹

Citations

[S469] Information from Paul Cornelius as a GEDCOM file, received on Dec 6, 1998
[S233] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1763–1900 & County Marriages, 1800-1940

Ollie Mae Lowe

F, #10370, b. 21 December 1878, d. 28 July 1974

Last Edited

14 April 2023

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Family: James Asa Cornelius (b. 8 September 1875, d. 13 July 1963)

Daughter*	Ethel Marie Cornelius+ (b. 1 August 1901, d. August 1962)
Daughter*	Lela Mae Cornelius+ (b. 26 March 1904, d. 5 January 1973)
Son*	Carl Cornelius (b. 1906, d. 1907)
Son*	James Russell Cornelius (b. 19 May 1909, d. 26 December 1973)
Daughter*	Vergie Velta Cornelius (b. 16 January 1911, d. 16 April 1995)
Son*	Asa Silas Cornelius (b. 1919)
Daughter*	Ollie Flo Cornelius (b. 19 December 1922)

Biography

Birth	21 December 1878	Birth: Ollie Mae Lowe was born on 21 December 1878 in Merrimac, Taylor, Kentucky, United StatesB.¹
Marriage	21 December 1899	Marriage: James Asa Cornelius and Ollie Mae Lowe were married on 21 December 1899 in Menard, Illinois, United StatesB. Vol B, Page 137, License# 7146^1,2
Death	28 July 1974	Death: Ollie Mae Lowe died on 28 July 1974 at age 95 in Carlinville, Macoupin, Illinois, United StatesB.¹

Name

21 December 1899

As of 21 December 1899, Ollie Mae Lowe was also known as Ollie Mae Cornelius.^1,2

Citations

[S469] Information from Paul Cornelius as a GEDCOM file, received on Dec 6, 1998
[S233] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1763–1900 & County Marriages, 1800-1940

Ethel Marie Cornelius

F, #10371, b. 1 August 1901, d. August 1962

Last Edited

14 April 2023

Parents

Father*	James Asa Cornelius (b. 8 September 1875, d. 13 July 1963)
Mother*	Ollie Mae Lowe (b. 21 December 1878, d. 28 July 1974)

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Family: Oakey Carter Vanosdol (b. 8 February 1900, d. 6 July 1988)

Son*	Harold Meredith VanOsdol (b. 11 August 1923, d. 30 May 2007)

Biography

Birth	1 August 1901	Birth: Ethel Marie Cornelius was born on 1 August 1901 in Tallula, Menard, Illinois, United StatesB.¹
Marriage	22 August 1922	Marriage: Oakey Carter Vanosdol and Ethel Marie Cornelius were married on 22 August 1922 in Carlinville, Macoupin, Illinois, United StatesB.¹
Death	August 1962	Death: Ethel Marie Cornelius died in August 1962 at age 61 in Leavenworth, Crawford, Indiana, United StatesB.^1,2

Name

22 August 1922

As of 22 August 1922, Ethel Marie Cornelius was also known as Ethel Marie VanOsdol.¹

Citations

[S469] Information from Paul Cornelius as a GEDCOM file, received on Dec 6, 1998
[S1704] FamilySearch.org

Oakey Carter Vanosdol

M, #10372, b. 8 February 1900, d. 6 July 1988

Last Edited

14 April 2023

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Family: Ethel Marie Cornelius (b. 1 August 1901, d. August 1962)

Son*	Harold Meredith VanOsdol (b. 11 August 1923, d. 30 May 2007)

Biography

Birth	8 February 1900	Birth: Oakey Carter Vanosdol was born on 8 February 1900 in Dabney, Ripley, Indiana, United StatesB.^1,2,3
Marriage	22 August 1922	Marriage: Oakey Carter Vanosdol and Ethel Marie Cornelius were married on 22 August 1922 in Carlinville, Macoupin, Illinois, United StatesB.¹
Death	6 July 1988	Death: Oakey Carter Vanosdol died on 6 July 1988 at age 88 in Hope, Bartholomew, Indiana, United StatesB.^2,3

Citations

[S469] Information from Paul Cornelius as a GEDCOM file, received on Dec 6, 1998
[S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
[S1704] FamilySearch.org

Harold Meredith VanOsdol

M, #10373, b. 11 August 1923, d. 30 May 2007

Last Edited

14 April 2023

Parents

Father*	Oakey Carter Vanosdol (b. 8 February 1900, d. 6 July 1988)
Mother*	Ethel Marie Cornelius (b. 1 August 1901, d. August 1962)

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Family: Elizabeth (Betty) Scutt (b. 28 June 1921, d. 28 February 2006)

Biography

Birth	11 August 1923	Birth: Harold Meredith VanOsdol was born on 11 August 1923 in Indiana, United StatesB.¹
Marriage	15 June 1946	Marriage: Harold Meredith VanOsdol and Elizabeth (Betty) Scutt were married on 15 June 1946.¹
Death	30 May 2007	Death: Harold Meredith VanOsdol died on 30 May 2007 at age 83 in Monroeville, Allen, Indiana, United StatesB.²

Citations

[S469] Information from Paul Cornelius as a GEDCOM file, received on Dec 6, 1998
[S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Death Index about Harold VanosdolName: Harold VanosdolSSN: 346-14-8258Last Residence: 46773 Monroeville, Allen, Indiana, United States of AmericaBorn: 11 Aug 1923Died: 30 May 2007State (Year) SSN issued: Illinois (Before 1951)

Elizabeth (Betty) Scutt

F, #10374, b. 28 June 1921, d. 28 February 2006

Last Edited

14 April 2023

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Family: Harold Meredith VanOsdol (b. 11 August 1923, d. 30 May 2007)

Biography

Birth	28 June 1921	Birth: Elizabeth (Betty) Scutt was born on 28 June 1921 in Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, United StatesB.^1,2
Marriage	15 June 1946	Marriage: Harold Meredith VanOsdol and Elizabeth (Betty) Scutt were married on 15 June 1946.¹
Death	28 February 2006	Death: Elizabeth (Betty) Scutt died on 28 February 2006 at age 84 in Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, United StatesB.²

Name	15 June 1946	As of 15 June 1946, Elizabeth (Betty) Scutt was also known as Elizabeth (Betty) VanOsdol.¹
Obituary	14 March 2006	Obituary: The obituary for Elizabeth was recorded on 14 March 2006. [from Greene County Daily World, 14 Mar 2006] Elizabeth "Betty" Vanosdol BLOOMINGTON -- Elizabeth "Betty" Vanosdol, 84, of Bloomington, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006 at Bloomington Hospital. Born June 28, 1921 in Mattoon, Ill., she was the daughter of George Augustus and Clara Anna (Blick) Scutt. On June 15, 1946 in Columbus, she married Harold Meredith Vanosdol. She was a homemaker and loved to cook. She attended the Central Wesleyan Church and was currently serving as the president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU). She had lived in Greene County for several years. Survivors include: her husband Harold Vanosdol; a daughter and son-in-law Debbie and Duane Koenemann of Monroeville; a grandson Darin D. Koenemann of Fort Wayne; a brother Marion A Scutt of Stanford; and a sister Virginia H. Scutt-Davis of Bloomington. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, George Scutt, Jr., Russell Scutt, and Morris E. Scutt. Funeral service was at Day Funeral Home, Bloomington, with the Rev. Andy Hughes officiating. Burial was in Valhalla Memory Gardens. The family suggests to friends who wish that memorial contributions may be given to the WCTU or to the charity of one's choice.²

Citations

[S469] Information from Paul Cornelius as a GEDCOM file, received on Dec 6, 1998
[S1467] Information from www.ancestry.com Obituaries Software (), Elizabeth "Betty" Vanosdol (03/14/06)BLOOMINGTON -- Elizabeth "Betty" Vanosdol, 84, of Bloomington, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006 at Bloomington Hospital. Born June 28, 1921 in Mattoon, Ill., she was the daughter of George Augustus and Clara Anna (Bl.