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Source

source note 1: obituary - Ray Jerrells Jr., 23 Apr 2008
source note 2: obituary - Ruth Jerrells, 11 Jan 1960
source note 3: obituary - Roberta Jerrells, 14 Apr 2008
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I've included all three obituaries at the end of this query because I
can't really interpret who all the grandchildren descend from and I'm
hoping a descendant will help me out.

I'm looking for additional data (dates, places, spouses, significant
and insignificant others, children and cemeteries on the following:

FAMILY EDGE PLUS EXTENDED FAMILY REPORT
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HUSBAND: Ray Jerrells SR.
BORN:
MARR: before 1923
DIED:
FATHER:
MOTHER:
SOURCES: Other...source note 1
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WIFE: Nellie LIPSCOMB
BORN:
DIED: living 17 Feb 1923 Eldorado, Saline Co IL
FATHER:
MOTHER:
SOURCES: Other...source note 1
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1 | NAME: Ray Jerrells JR.
M | BORN: 17 Feb 1923 Eldorado, Saline Co IL
| MARR: Jan 1946 Benton, Franklin Co IL
| DIED: 23 Apr 2008 Royalton, Franklin Co IL
| BUR: Saint Aloysius Cem, Royalton, Franklin Co IL
| WIFE: Ruth MCPHAIL
| BORN: 23 Dec 1925 DIED: 11 Jan 1960
| ALSO: Married 25 Jun 1960 Roberta CLAUNCH;
| SRCE: Birth...source note 1
| BPlace..source note 1
| Death...source note 1
| DPlace..source note 1
| Father..source note 1
| Mother..source note 1
| Other...source note 2
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| Grandchild by Ruth MCPHAIL
1 | NAME: Raylene Jerrells
F | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED: living 23 Apr 2008 Royalton, Franklin Co IL
| HUSB: Carl STAFKO
| BORN: DIED: living 23 Apr 2008
| SRCE: Dth..source note 1
| DPl..source note 1
| Oth..source note 2
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| Grandchild by Ruth MCPHAIL
2 | NAME: Danny Ray Jerrells
M | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED: living 23 Apr 2008 Zeigler, Franklin Co IL
| WIFE: Carolyn ???
| BORN: DIED: before 14 Apr 2008
| SRCE: Oth..source note 2
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| Grandchild by Roberta CLAUNCH
1 | NAME: Sharon Jerrells
F | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED: living 23 Apr 2008 Saint Louis, Saint Louis Co MO
| HUSB: Jerry ZILSKE
| BORN: DIED: living 23 Apr 2008
| SRCE: Oth..source note 3
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2 | NAME: Helen Grace Jerrells
F | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED: living 23 Apr 2008 Fort Myers, Lee Co FL
| HUSB: Fred SUMMERS
| BORN: DIED: before 23 Apr 2008
| ALSO: Married ??? LONG;
| SRCE: Other...source note 1
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| Grandchild by Fred SUMMERS
1 | NAME: ??? SUMMERS
F | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED:
| NOTE: unknown - added for descendancy chart purposes
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| Grandchild by ??? LONG
1 | NAME: ??? LONG
F | BORN:
| MARR:
| DIED:
| NOTE: unknown - added for descendancy chart purposes
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If you can add, subtract, delete, change any of the above data please
advise. If you have any questions about the data feel free to ask!

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Ray Jerrells, Jr.
February 17, 1923 - April 23, 2008

Birth Place: Eldorado, Illinois
Resided In: Royalton, Illinois
Visitation: Friday, April 25, 2008 Details
Services: Saturday, April 26, 2008 Details
Cemetery: St. Aloysius Cemetery Details

Ray Jerrells, Jr. 85, of Royalton, Illinois fortified with the
Sacrament of the Holy Mother Church passed away at 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at his home.

Ray was born February 17, 1923 in Eldorado to Ray and Nellie May
(Lipscomb) Jerrells.

He married Roberta (CLAUNCH) MCELROY June 25, 1960 in Royalton. She
preceded him in death April 14, 2008.

He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Dianna and Frank
STUBITS of St. Louis, Raylene and Carl STAFKO of Royalton and Sharon
and Jerry ZILSKE of St. Louis; a son, Danny Jerrells of Zeigler;
seven grandchildren, Kelly and John BROSNAN of St. Louis, Jill and
Steve MCKINNEY of Royalton, Frankie and Lisa STUBITS of Topeka, KS,
Aaron and Heather Jerrells of Carterville, Jon STAFKO of Royalton,
Yalonda and Nate MCVICKER of Columbia, Nikki ZILSKE and her fiancé,
Joe PORTER of St. Louis; ten great grandchildren, Drake, Kassey,
Nicholas and Cole MCKINNEY of Royalton, Tara STUBITS of Topeka, KS,
Blake and Logan Jerrells of Carterville, Lexie MCVICKER and Tyler
PRICE all of Columbia and Connor BROSNAN of St. Louis; baby MCVICKER
due in August; a sister, Helen Grace SUMMERS LONG of Fort Myers, FL;
several nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law
and many good friends.

His parents; his first wife, Ruth (MCPHAIL) JERRELLS; a
daughter-in-law, Carolyn JERRELLS; an infant granddaughter, Antonia
Roberta ZILSKE and a brother-in-law, Fred SUMMERS also preceded him
in death.

Mr. JERRELLS was a member of the St. Aloysius Catholic Church in
Royalton. He was an Army veteran of World War II serving in the 395th
Signal Company. During his journey through France, Belgium and
Germany he was awarded three Overseas Services Bars, the American
Campaign Medal and the European-African-Middle Eastern Ribbon with
three Bronze Stars. He was a member of the Zeigler American Legion,
Patrick McClellan Post 177 and the Zeigler Eagles Lodge. Ray worked
as a route salesman for Joyner Brothers in Marion and retired from
Allen Industries in Herrin as a supervisor.

A Funeral Mass for Mr. JERRELLS will be held at 9:00 a.m., Saturday,
April 26, 2008 at the St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Royalton with
Father Trevor Murry officiating. Burial will be at the St. Aloysius
Cemetery with military grave side rites courtesy of the Zeigler and
Orient American Legions and the West Frankfort VFW. Visiting hours
are from 5 to 8:00 p.m., Friday at Vantrease Funeral Home in Royalton
with a prayer service held at 4:45 p.m.

Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. JERRELLS may be made to the
St. Aloysius Church, P.O. Box 100, Royalton, IL 62999 or the Hospice
of Southern Illinois, Inc., P.O. Box 157, Marion, IL 62959.

For more information and to sign the online register book, visit our
web site at www.vantreasefuneralhome.com.
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Carbondale Illinois
Monday
Jan 11 1960

Mrs. Ruth Jerrells, 34, of 204 West White St., Marion, Ill died at
8:05 am Sunday in Marion Memorial Hospital. She had been ill one year.

Mrs. JERRELLS was born Dec 23 of 1925 in Royalton.

Her parents are Mr and Mrs. Pete MCPHAIL of Royalton.

She married Ray Jerrells Jr. in Benton Jan of 1946.

She leaves her husband, parents, children Raylene and Danny Ray at
home, brothers Bill and Tom at home and a sister Mrs. Thomas POWERS
of Christopher.

Another sister Sue Carol preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be at 2 pm Wed at Royalton Methodist Church.

The Rev Lee Swope, Maron first Baptist Church minister and the Rev
Raymond Clodfelder Methodist Church pastor, will officiate.

Burial will be in Royalton Cemetery,

Friends may call at Moeller Funeral Home, Royalton, Illinois
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Daily American News
4/16/2008 - 4/17/2008.

Roberta Jerrells, 86, of Royalton, Illinois fortified with the
Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church passed away at 5 p.m., Monday,
April 14, 2008 at her home.

Roberta was born December 31, 1921 in Blairsville to Ed and Della
(COLP) CLAUNCH.

She married Ray Jerrells, Jr. June 25, 1960 in Royalton.

He survives in Royalton. She is also survived by three daughters and
sons-in-law, Dianna and Frank STUBITS of St. Louis, MO, Raylene and
Carl STAFKO of Royalton and Sharon and Jerry ZILSKE of St. Louis, MO;
a son, Danny Jerrells of Zeigler; seven grandchildren, Kelly and John
BROSNAN of St. Louis, Jill and Steve MCKINNEY of Royalton, Frankie and
Lisa STUBITS of Topeka, KS, Aaron and Heather Jerrells of Carterville,
Jon STAFKO of Royalton, Yalonda and Nate MCVICKER of Columbia, Nikki
ZILSKE and her fiance Joe PORTER of St. Louis; ten great grand
children, Drake, Kassey, Nicholas and Cole MCKINNEY of Royalton, Tara
STUBITS of Topeka, KS, Blake and Logan Jerrells of Carterville, Lexie
MCVICKER and Tyler PRICE all of Columbia and Connor BROSNAN of St.
Louis; baby MCVICKER due in August and several nieces, nephews,
sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and many good friends.

Her parents; first husband, Emmerson MCELROY, an infant son Gary
MCELROY, an infant granddaughter, Antonia Roberta ZILSKE, a daughter
in law, Carolyn Jerrells, three brothers and two sisters preceded her
in death.

Mrs. JERRELLS was a member of the St. Aloysius Catholic Church in
Royalton and Ladies Sodality; the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority; the Zeigler
American Legion and Eagles Lodge Auxiliaries.

She had worked as a secretary at the New Era Dairy in Carbondale for
over 30 years.

A Funeral Mass for Mrs. JERRELLS will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday,
April 19, 2008 at the St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Royalton with
Father Trevor Murry officiating.

Burial will be at the St. Aloysius Cemetery, east of Royalton.

Visiting hours are from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday at Vantrease Funeral
Home in Royalton with a prayer service held at 4:45 p.m.

Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. JERRELLS may be made to
Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc., P.O. Box 157, Marion, IL 62959 or
the St. Aloysius Catholic Church, P.O. Box 100, Royalton, IL 62983.

To view this obit and sign the register book, visit our website @
vantreasefuneralhome.com.
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