Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthSep 10, 1934, Edinburg, Christian County, Illinois [58120]
DeathSep 25, 2015, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois [58120]
BurialMount Auburn Cemetery, Mount Auburn, Christian County, Illinois [58120]
FatherAlbert Francis YEAMAN (1902-1951)
MotherLaura Bell WEEDEN (1905-1951)
Spouses
MarriageJul 26, 1953, Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois [58120]
Obituary Online notes for Lois May YEAMAN
Lois May Butcher, 81, of Springfield, IL formerly of Mt. Auburn, IL, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015 at 5:00 a.m. at St. Josephs Home in Springfield, IL.
She was born September 10, 1934 in Edinburg, IL, the Daughter of Albert and Laura (Weeden) Yeaman.
She graduated from Edinburg High School in 1946. She attended cosmetology school in Springfield, IL.
On July 26, 1953 she married Robert E. Butcher of Mt. Auburn, IL at the Christian Church parsonage in Taylorville, IL; they were married for 61 years. Lois farmed with her husband, Robert “Bob”, in Mt. Auburn community until their retirement in 2008. A hi-light for her farming career was learning to drive a semi which she named “The Grape Ape” at the age of 67. Lois was a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star Kedron Chapter #536 serving as it’s Worthy Matron three times. She was a member of the Mt. Auburn Nite Unit HCEA and served on the board of the Christian County HCEA and the Illinois State Board of HCEA. Lois was also a member of the Springfield Civic Garden Club and a member of Mt. Auburn Church of Christ. When she wasn’t farming, Lois loved to keep busy especially enjoying gardening, sewing, quilting, arts n crafts projects, reading a good book and going antiquing.
She is survived by her husband, Bob, three sons Mark (Stephanie), Greg (Jane), Wade and one Daughter, Karen (Travis) Wood. Her 12 Grandchildren; Klayton(Amanda) Butcher, Emily (Jacob) Krause, Sarah (Daniel) Welch, Katherine (Daniel) Stierwalt, Savannah, Riley, Chloe, Madeline, Hunter and Grace Butcher, Carson and Cade Day. Her twin brother, Lyle Yeaman and Several Nieces and Nephews.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers and sister-in-Laws Fred and Anita Yeaman, William “Bill” and Ruth “Poofy” Yeaman, half brother, Mike Shears, one grandson Kyle Butcher, one nephew Wesley Yeaman and one great nephew Adam Yeaman.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville with Pastor Mike Smith officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Mt. Auburn, IL. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 29, 2015 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville Order of the Eastern Star rights will be held at 7:00 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph’s Home 3306 S. 6th St. Springfield, IL 62703 or the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718
Arrangements by Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville. [58120]
She was born September 10, 1934 in Edinburg, IL, the Daughter of Albert and Laura (Weeden) Yeaman.
She graduated from Edinburg High School in 1946. She attended cosmetology school in Springfield, IL.
On July 26, 1953 she married Robert E. Butcher of Mt. Auburn, IL at the Christian Church parsonage in Taylorville, IL; they were married for 61 years. Lois farmed with her husband, Robert “Bob”, in Mt. Auburn community until their retirement in 2008. A hi-light for her farming career was learning to drive a semi which she named “The Grape Ape” at the age of 67. Lois was a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star Kedron Chapter #536 serving as it’s Worthy Matron three times. She was a member of the Mt. Auburn Nite Unit HCEA and served on the board of the Christian County HCEA and the Illinois State Board of HCEA. Lois was also a member of the Springfield Civic Garden Club and a member of Mt. Auburn Church of Christ. When she wasn’t farming, Lois loved to keep busy especially enjoying gardening, sewing, quilting, arts n crafts projects, reading a good book and going antiquing.
She is survived by her husband, Bob, three sons Mark (Stephanie), Greg (Jane), Wade and one Daughter, Karen (Travis) Wood. Her 12 Grandchildren; Klayton(Amanda) Butcher, Emily (Jacob) Krause, Sarah (Daniel) Welch, Katherine (Daniel) Stierwalt, Savannah, Riley, Chloe, Madeline, Hunter and Grace Butcher, Carson and Cade Day. Her twin brother, Lyle Yeaman and Several Nieces and Nephews.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers and sister-in-Laws Fred and Anita Yeaman, William “Bill” and Ruth “Poofy” Yeaman, half brother, Mike Shears, one grandson Kyle Butcher, one nephew Wesley Yeaman and one great nephew Adam Yeaman.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville with Pastor Mike Smith officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Mt. Auburn, IL. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 29, 2015 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville Order of the Eastern Star rights will be held at 7:00 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph’s Home 3306 S. 6th St. Springfield, IL 62703 or the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718
Arrangements by Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville. [58120]
Obituary Online notes for Robert Elbert (Spouse 1)
Robert E. Butcher, 81, of Springfield, IL formerly of Mt. Auburn, IL passed away at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, September 26, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Home in Springfield, IL.
Robert “Bob” was born on May 22, 1935 in Taylorville, IL the son of Leroy and Ilah (White) Butcher.
He graduated from Mt. Auburn High School in 1953.
He married Lois M. Yeaman of Edinburg on July 26, 1953 at the Christian Church parsonage in Taylorville. They were married for 61 years. Lois passed away on September 25, 2015 after a brief illness.
Bob farmed all his life in the Mt. Auburn area before retiring in 2008. He served in the U.S. Army and then he served in the Army Reserves. He was a member of the Mt. Auburn Christian Church and a life time member of Kedron Lodge in Mt. Auburn. He served on the boards of the Mt. Auburn Fire District and First National Bank of Mt. Auburn. In his spare time, Bob enjoyed going to livestock shows. He was on the committee that was instrumental in renewing the 4-H Livestock Auction at the Christian County Fair.
Bob is survived by his children; Mark (Stephanie), Greg (Jane), Wade and, Karen (Travis) Wood, 12 grandchildren Klayton (Amanda) Butcher, Emily (Jacob) Krause, Sarah (Daniel) Welch, Katie (Danny) Stierwalt, Savannah, Riley, Chloe, Madeline, Hunter, and Grace Butcher, Carson and Cade Day, six great grandchildren, a twin brother, William “Bill” (Mary Sue) Butcher, and Several nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his wife Lois, His parents and one grandson Kyle Butcher.
Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2016 at with Masonic services at 7:00 p.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville. The funeral service will be on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville with Pastor Mike Smith officiating.
Burial will be held in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Mt. Auburn, IL
Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph’s Home in Springfield 3306 S. Sixth St. Springfield, Illinois 62702
Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements. [58126]
Robert “Bob” was born on May 22, 1935 in Taylorville, IL the son of Leroy and Ilah (White) Butcher.
He graduated from Mt. Auburn High School in 1953.
He married Lois M. Yeaman of Edinburg on July 26, 1953 at the Christian Church parsonage in Taylorville. They were married for 61 years. Lois passed away on September 25, 2015 after a brief illness.
Bob farmed all his life in the Mt. Auburn area before retiring in 2008. He served in the U.S. Army and then he served in the Army Reserves. He was a member of the Mt. Auburn Christian Church and a life time member of Kedron Lodge in Mt. Auburn. He served on the boards of the Mt. Auburn Fire District and First National Bank of Mt. Auburn. In his spare time, Bob enjoyed going to livestock shows. He was on the committee that was instrumental in renewing the 4-H Livestock Auction at the Christian County Fair.
Bob is survived by his children; Mark (Stephanie), Greg (Jane), Wade and, Karen (Travis) Wood, 12 grandchildren Klayton (Amanda) Butcher, Emily (Jacob) Krause, Sarah (Daniel) Welch, Katie (Danny) Stierwalt, Savannah, Riley, Chloe, Madeline, Hunter, and Grace Butcher, Carson and Cade Day, six great grandchildren, a twin brother, William “Bill” (Mary Sue) Butcher, and Several nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his wife Lois, His parents and one grandson Kyle Butcher.
Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2016 at with Masonic services at 7:00 p.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville. The funeral service will be on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville with Pastor Mike Smith officiating.
Burial will be held in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Mt. Auburn, IL
Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph’s Home in Springfield 3306 S. Sixth St. Springfield, Illinois 62702
Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements. [58126]