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▰ Betty Clayton

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Betsy (Tyrrell) Clayton

Died October 01, … More Information
Betsy (Tyrrell) Clayton, age 94 of Oak Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully October 1, 2009.
Obituary published: October 02, 2009 in "KCChronicle"

▰ Betsy (Tyrrell) Clayton

Died September 19, … More Information
Betsy (Tyrrell) Clayton, of Oak Park, Illinois, passed from this life on September 19, 2009. Betsy was 94.
Obituary published: September 20, 2009 in "C-N IL"

▰ Bernice Clayton

Died February 06, … More Information
Bernice Clayton, born December 5, 1922 died on February 6, 2015 in Springfield, Illinois. Bernice was 92. Tags: #Bernice #Coleman #Eddie #Luther #Early #Allen #Lorenzo #Irene #Jessie #Helen #Christ #Mississippi #Illinois #Fresh #Community #Springfield #Willie #Vaughn #North #Ralph #Linda #Dillon #Marie #Bernices #Bisch #Laurel
Obituary: Bernice (Vaughn) Clayton, 92, of Springfield, passed away at Heritage care, on , 06, 2015. Bernice was born on 5, 1922 in Laurel, MS, the daughter of the late Lorenzo and Irene (Moody) Vaughn Sr. Love ones who preceded Bernice in death were her husband Coleman Clayton, Jr.; her 5 brothers: Eddie, Luther, Early D., Lee Allen and Lorenzo Jr; and 3 sisters: Irene, Jessie, and Helen.

Bernice loved to be around people, and met no strangers. She always shared words of hope and encouragement with a wonderful smile. Bernice was very vibrant, full of energy, always walked with a casual pep in step. As a true mothers mother, Bernice embraced everybody that she met with an open heart and the love of Christ. Some of her favorite times were spent enjoying down home gospel music and good sermons; garage sales, reading, quilting, and gardening.

Bernice accepted Christ serving in numerous congregations throughout her life time in Mississippi and Illinois. As she relocated to a number of cities within Illinois, she served in many capacities, including teaching school, and working in the culinary department but more and most enjoyable was her greatest love - singing in the choir. Most recently Bernice was a member of Fresh Visions Community Church, Springfield, Illinois.

Bernice is survived by her children: Willie (Denise) Vaughn of North Carolina, Ralph Clayton of Mississippi, and Linda (Clayton) Dillon of Springfield, a sister Marie Durr of Mississippi, as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

In accordance to Bernices wishes cremation rites will be rendered by Bisch & Son . She will be laid to rest in her home town, Laurel, Mississippi.

▰ Bernice Clayton

Died February 06, … More Information
Bernice Clayton, born December 5, 1922 died February 6, 2015 in Springfield, Illinois. Bernice was 92.
Family members and close friends: , Toni Combest, Willie Vaughn, Monica Vaughn-moore, Denise Vaughn, Mary Clark-butts, Eric Clayton

▰ Arnold E Clayton

Died July 12, … More Information
Arnold E Clayton, 77 of Princeville, Illinois, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master, July 12, 2004.
Obituary published: July 13, 2004 in "Journal Star"

▰ Arnold E Clayton

Died July 12, … More Information
Arnold E Clayton, of Princeton, Illinois, departed this life Sunday July 12, 2004. Arnold was 77.
Obituary published: July 13, 2004 in "Kewanee S-C"

▰ Angela S (Sommer) Clayton

Died February 18, … More Information
Angela S (Sommer) Clayton, age 87 of Illinois, born in Missouri, passed from this life on February 18, 2006.
Obituary published: February 19, 2006 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Angela S (Sommer) Clayton

Died February 17, … More Information
Angela S (Sommer) Clayton, age 87 of Illinois, born in Missouri, went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2006.
Obituary published: February 18, 2006 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Alvin C Clayton

Died April 19, … More Information
Alvin C Clayton, of Plattville, Illinois, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord April 19, 2000. Alvin was 90.
Obituary published: April 20, 2000 in "Plano Record"

▰ Alvin C Clayton

Died April 15, … More Information
Alvin C Clayton, age 90 of Oswego, Illinois, joined the Lord April 15, 2000.
Obituary published: April 16, 2000 in "The Beacon News"

▰ Alvin Clayton

Died April 14, … More Information
Alvin Clayton, age 90 of Oswego, Illinois, passed away peacefully April 14, 2000.
Obituary published: April 15, 2000 in "The Beacon News"

▰ Alta J (Grubb)[Williams] Clayton

Died August 06, … More Information
Alta J (Grubb)[Williams] Clayton, age 80 of Elmhurst, Illinois, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master August 6, 2001.
Obituary published: August 07, 2001 in "Register-News"

▰ Alma M (Spears) Clayton

Died October 07, … More Information
Alma M (Spears) Clayton went into the presence of the Lord on October 7, 1999 in Illinois.
Obituary published: October 08, 1999 in "Chicago Sun Times"

▰ Alma F (Fearneyhough) Clayton

Died April 09, … More Information
Alma F (Fearneyhough) Clayton, of Jacksonville, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on April 9, 2004. Alma was 87.
Obituary published: April 10, 2004 in "State J-R"

▰ Alma C Clayton

Died September 25, … More Information
Alma C Clayton, born February 21, 1920 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 25, 2012 in Springfield, Illinois. Alma was 92.
Family members and close friends: , Betty Shuster

▰ Alice Meriweather (Maxfield) Clayton

Died December 11, … More Information
Alice Meriweather (Maxfield) Clayton, age 95 of Pana, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she December 11, 2004.
Obituary published: December 12, 2004 in "State J-R"

▰ Alice Faye Clayton

Died January 17, … More Information
Alice Faye Clayton, age 47 of Normal, Illinois, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord January 17, 2004.
Obituary published: January 18, 2004 in "State J-R"

▰ Addie Alberta Clayton

Died December 02, … More Information
Addie Alberta Clayton, of Las Vegas NVObituary published: December 03, 1997 in "Belleville N-D"

▰ Abigail Renee (Linder) Clayton

Died June 20, … More Information
Abigail Renee (Linder) Clayton, age 21 of Brimfield, Illinois, joined the Lord June 20, 2008.
Obituary published: June 21, 2008 in "Journal Star"

▰ Lois (Lamena) Clayson

Died September 30, … More Information
Lois (Lamena) Clayson, age 88 of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed from this world into the next September 30, 2004.
Obituary published: October 01, 2004 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Lois (Lamena) Clayson

Died October 01, … More Information
Lois (Lamena) Clayson, age 88 of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed from this world into the next October 1, 2004.
Obituary published: October 02, 2004 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Jane Ellen Claypoole

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Homer L "Jack" Claypoole

Died April 07, … More Information
Homer L "Jack" Claypoole, age 82 of Illinois, born in Akron, Ohio, passed from this world into the next April 7, 2007.
Obituary published: April 08, 2007 in "Chicago T"

▰ Virginia Claypool

Died August 27, … More Information
Virginia Claypool, born July 17, 1932 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord August 27, 2010 in Illinois. Virginia was 78. Tags: #Virginia #West #Eunice #Wilsons #Dona #Spencer #School #Aurora #Steel #Montgomery #James #English #Community #Erie #Franklin #High #Mark #Lisa #President #Alumni #Northern #University #Masters #Education #Alzheimers #Sugar #Claypool #Allen #Evanston #Tyler #Kyle #Joseph #Brianne #Rose #Bill #Jack #Harley #Helen #Lula #Amon #Eugene #Warren #Visitation #Healy #National #Association
Obituary: Virginia Claypool, nee Noland Wilson, 78, of Sugar Grove, passed away on , 27, 2010 after a long battle with Alzheimers disease. Virginia, also known as Ginni by her family and closest friends, was under the wonderful care of Tower Hill care in South Elgin and Passages Hospice during the final months of her life.

Virginia was born on 17, 1932 in St. Marys, West Virginia. At the age of 12, she was taken in by the family of Hal and Eunice Wilson. The Wilsons and their daughter, Dona Lynn, welcomed Virginia into their home where she was adopted and became a member of a wonderful loving family.

Virginia attended Spencer High School and excelled in everything she did. She finished top in her class. She was also voted most popular and most likely to succeed by her classmates. graduation, Virginia ventured far from home to attend Aurora , in Aurora where she studied education and worked part time at All Steel in Montgomery. It was during this time in college where she met the love of her life and future husband, James Claypool.

graduation she taught English at the Community High School in Erie, IL and then at Franklin Junior High in Aurora. James and Virginia were married on 22, 1957 in Aurora and began building their life together. In of 1958, Virginia gave birth to her first child, Mark Claypool. At that time she gave up her teaching career to dedicate her life to her family. In 1964, James and Virginia adopted an infant girl, Lisa, and their family was complete.

Virginia worked as an admissions counselor at Aurora and later served a term as President of the Alumni Association. Virginia attended Northern Illinois University and earned a Masters Degree in Education.

In 2000 the early signs of Alzheimers disease began to show and set the stage for the final years of her life. True to her nature, she did research to better understand and come to terms with the disease that would eventually claim her life.

Virginia is survived by her husband, James Claypool of Sugar Grove; son, Mark (Tricia) Claypool of Sugar Grove; daughter Lisa Claypool Allen of Evanston; grandsons, Tyler and Kyle Claypool and Joseph Allen; granddaughters, Brianne Claypool and Rose Allen; brothers, Bill Noland, Jack Stewart and Harley Stewart; sisters, Helen Myers and Dona Lynn MacMurdy.

Virginia was preceded in death by her birth parents, Lula and Amon Noland; her adopted parents, Hal and Eunice Wilson and two brothers, Eugene Hornbeck and Warren Noland.

Visitation will be held on , 31, 2010 from 4 PM ? 8 PM at The Healy Chapel, 332 W. Downer Pl., Aurora, IL 60506. services will be held at 10 AM on , 1, 2010 at the chapel. Graveside services will immediately follow at Sugar Grove in Sugar Grove.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested gifts be made in Virginia Claypools name to the National Alzheimers Association, http://www.alz.org or Aurora University, http://www.aurora.edu

Virginia Claypool ? high achiever, loving wife, doting mother, faithful servant to God in life.

▰ Ruth (Henry) Claypool

Died February 22, … More Information
Ruth (Henry) Claypool, of Petersburg, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2006. Ruth was 95.
Obituary published: February 23, 2006 in "State J-R"

▰ Rosemary R (Abruscato) Claypool

Died December 09, … More Information
Rosemary R (Abruscato) Claypool, of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master December 9, 2020. Rosemary was 92.
Obituary published: December 10, 2020 in "Lombardian"

▰ Pearlie Mae (Simer) Claypool

Died February 26, … More Information
Pearlie Mae (Simer) Claypool, age 82 of Illinois, born in Bolivar, Tennessee, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she February 26, 2011.
Obituary published: February 27, 2011 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Paul Edward Claypool

Died January 09, … More Information
Paul Edward Claypool, age 87 of Danville, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on January 9, 1999.
Obituary published: January 10, 1999 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Mary Jane Claypool

Died April 09, … More Information
Mary Jane Claypool, born July 15, 1924 passed away peacefully April 9, 2015 in Danville, Illinois. Mary was 90. Tags: #Charles
Obituary: Mary was born on 15, 1924 and passed away on , 9, 2015. Mary was a resident of Danville, Illinois at the time of passing. Mary was married to Charles.

▰ Maria Elena Claypool

Died December 05, … More Information
Maria Elena Claypool, born October 5, 1949 went into the presence of the Lord on December 5, 2016 in Henning, Illinois. Maria was 67.

▰ Leslie Claypool

Died October 10, … More Information
Leslie Claypool, of Urbana, Illinois, passed from this world into the next October 10, 2004. Leslie was 59.
Obituary published: October 11, 2004 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Kenneth R Claypool

Died February 26, … More Information
Kenneth R Claypool, age 84 of Urbana, Illinois, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord February 26, 2000.
Obituary published: February 27, 2000 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Kathryn L (Maher) Claypool

Died October 27, … More Information
Kathryn L (Maher) Claypool, of Peoria, Illinois, went into the presence of the Lord on October 27, 2015. Kathryn was 88.
Obituary published: October 28, 2015 in "Journal Star"

▰ Kathryn L Claypool

Died October 26, … More Information
Kathryn L Claypool, born September 20, 1927 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home October 26, 2015 in Peoria, Illinois. Kathryn was 88. Tags: #Keith
Obituary: Kathryn was born on 20, 1927 and passed away on , 26, 2015. Kathryn was a resident of Peoria, Illinois at the time of passing. Kathryn was married to Keith.

▰ John L Claypool

Died March 13, … More Information
John L Claypool, age 55 of Lombard, Illinois, passed from this life on March 13, 2008.
Obituary published: March 14, 2008 in "LombardSpectator"

▰ Jerry Claypool

Died May 10, … More Information
Jerry Claypool, 56, of Charleston, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 10, 1999.
Obituary published: May 11, 1999 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Jerry Claypool

Died May 09, … More Information
Jerry Claypool, age 56 of Charleston, Illinois passed away May 9, 1999.
Obituary published: May 10, 1999 in "News-Gazette"

▰ James Paul "James Paul Shanafelt" Claypool

Died August 09, … More Information
James Paul "James Paul Shanafelt" Claypool, age 79 of Belleville, Illinois, entered eternal life August 9, 2005.
Obituary published: August 10, 2005 in "CarlyleUB"

▰ Gary L Claypool

Died May 09, … More Information
Gary L Claypool, of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, died on May 9, 2018. Gary was 59.
Obituary published: May 10, 2018 in "Lombardian"

▰ Don Claypool

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Dewayne P Claypool

Died November 30, … More Information
Dewayne P Claypool, age 57 of Nashville, Illinois, passed from this life on November 30, 2004.
Obituary published: December 01, 2004 in "CarlyleUB"

▰ Daniel E Claypool

Died January 22, … More Information
Daniel E Claypool, of Fairmount, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2009. Daniel was 69.
Obituary published: January 23, 2009 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Clinton B Claypool

Died April 02, … More Information
Clinton B Claypool, of McHenry, Illinois, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home April 2, 2003. Clinton was 84.
Obituary published: April 03, 2003 in "Northwest Herald"

▰ Clinton B Claypool

Died April 01, … More Information
Clinton B Claypool, age 84 of McHenry, Illinois, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master April 1, 2003.
Obituary published: April 02, 2003 in "Northwest Herald"

▰ Charles "Chuck" Claypool

Died August 20, … More Information
Charles "Chuck" Claypool, 48, of Chicago, Illinois departed this life August 20, 2001.
Obituary published: August 21, 2001 in "Chicago T"

▰ Charles Arthur Claypool

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Carolyn Y Claypool

Died July 10, … More Information
Carolyn Y Claypool, of Springfield, Illinois, gained her wings on July 10, 2009. Carolyn was 59.
Obituary published: July 11, 2009 in "State J-R"

▰ Carolyn Y Claypool

Died July 09, … More Information
Carolyn Y Claypool, of Springfield, Illinois, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master July 9, 2009. Carolyn was 59.
Obituary published: July 10, 2009 in "State J-R"

▰ Beverly L (Thompson) Claypool

Died July 26, … More Information
Beverly L (Thompson) Claypool, age 63 of Urbana, Illinois, passed away peacefully July 26, 1999.
Obituary published: July 27, 1999 in "News-Gazette"
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