I recently obtained a large number of old newspapers articles from various Illinois counties. The articles unfortunately do not have dates.

"William E. Tracey, 86, Xenia, Illinois, died Wednesday at Raber's Nursing Home, Flora, Illinois. Survivors include a son, John W., Overland, MO, two grandchildren, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Daisey Edwards, Flora. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Xenia."

Randy
Webster, Texas