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     Walter William Slifer Walter W. "Bill" Slifer, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, at Florida Hospital Flagler in Palm Coast, Fla. He was 85 years old and was born Sept. 3, 1920, in Danville, Ill. He resided in Danville, Ill., for 64 years and then moved to Bunnell, Fla., in 1984. He served in the Navy during World War II and was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Bunnell, Fla. Bill loved to travel and was able to explore all but one of the 50 United States. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Lou (Briggs) Slifer of Bunnell; daughter, Jean Slifer of Hoffman Estates, Ill; son, William "Ran" (Penny) Slifer of Clermont, Fla; three grandchildren, David (Hillary) Fairfax, Va., Michelle, Clermont, Fla., and Sara (Dylan) Nichols, Clermont, Fla; and four great-grandchildren, Andrew, Rebecca, Caitlin and Kaley. He is also survived by a sister, Iva Slifer Woodrum of Danville, Ill; and a close family friend, Nancy Bryers of Hoffman Estates, Ill. He and his wife sponsored a Vietnamese family who came to the United States in 1979. Giau and Tuyet Ly and their children Linda (Andre) Fregeau, Holly (Tuan) Nguyen, Jean (Daniel) Mudgett and Tony, and their children Hope, Jordan, Carter, Sebastian and Emma Rose. His sister, Mary Slifer Hosch, preceded him in death.³ His Social Security Number was 321-12-1040.⁴ He was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.² He was born on September 3, 1920 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^3,4,5 He married Mary Lou Briggs, daughter of William Madison Briggs and Mima Liavone Thomas, on July 24, 1939 at Warren Co., Indiana.^1,6,3 Walter William Slifer died on January 26, 2006 at Palm Coast, Flagler Co., Florida, at age 85.^3,4,7

     Vera Lucille Bracewell was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 317-24-8348.⁴ She was born on March 17, 1897 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^4,3 As of circa 1915,her married name was Thomas.⁵ She married Earl James Thomas, son of James Thomas and Christiana Smith, circa 1915.^6,3,5 Vera Lucille Bracewell Services for Mrs. Vera L. Thomas, 82, Indianapolis, widow of Earl J. Thomas, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Flanner and Buchanan Shadeland Mortuary, with burial in Washington Park East Cemetery. She died Tuesday in Morgan County Hospital at Martinsville. Born at Danville, Ill , she had lived here since 1918 and was a member of Central Avenue Methodist Church and Brookside Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her son, James L. Thomas of Indianapolis. on June 26, 1979.³ She died on June 29, 1979 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 82.^4,3

     Dollie Thamer Maddox was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.³ She was born on June 23, 1886 at Illinois.^1,3 As of December 14, 1929,her married name was Thomas.¹ She married Leslie Omen Thomas, son of James Thomas and Christiana Smith, on December 14, 1929 at Indiana.¹ Dollie Thamer Maddox died on January 26, 1975 at age 88.³

     James Lewis Thomas was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^9,5,6 His Social Security Number was 303-20-7166.² He was born on June 3, 1925 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^1,2,5,6,3 He married Marjorie Elaine Scrivner on September 1, 1945 at Marion Co., Indiana.^5,6,10,11 James Lewis Thomas died on August 6, 2004 at Cumberland, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 79.^2,5,6,12 He James L. Thomas 79, Cumberland, died at his home August 6, 2004. He was born in Indianapolis on June 3, 1925 to Earl and Vera Thomas. He was in sales at HH Gregg before retiring, and was the first retiree from the company. James was an active Mason belonging to Capitol City Lodge 312, Scottish Rite, Murat Shrine, and the Sahara Grotto. He was a member of Lawrence United Methodist Church. His wife, Marjorie (Scrivner) preceded him in death. Survivors include his sister-in-law, Janet Walker and her husband Tom; nephews, Tom Walker, Jeff and Greg Shull; nieces, Doris Aim Taylor and Cheryl Walker; 11 great nieces and nephews and 3 great-great nieces and nephews. Entombment: Washington Park East Cemetery. on August 8, 2004.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 307-24-7178.² Marjorie Elaine Scrivner was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^6,3,4 She was born on June 20, 1926 at Decatur, Macon Co., Illinois.^2,3 As of September 1, 1945,her married name was Thomas.^1,5 She married James Lewis Thomas, son of Earl James Thomas and Vera Lucille Bracewell, on September 1, 1945 at Marion Co., Indiana.^1,3,4,5 Marjorie Elaine Scrivner died on November 15, 2000 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 74.^2,3,4 She Marjorie Scrivner Thomas, 74, Indianapolis, died Nov. 15. She was an executive assistant to the comptroller at Detroit Diesel Allison Division of General Motors Corp. for 35 years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha. Entombment: Washington Park East Cemetery. Survivors: husband James L. Thomas; sister Janet C. Walker. on November 16, 2000.⁴

     Bruce James Ramsey was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.² His Social Security Number was 329-09-2372.⁴ He was born on April 16, 1877 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.^2,3,5,4 He married Grace M. "Gracie" Thomas, daughter of James Thomas and Christiana Smith, circa 1905.¹ Bruce James Ramsey died on August 24, 1959 at age 82.²

     Her married name was Hernandez.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 335-24-9703.⁵ Her married name was Price.⁶ Madonna Ramsey married Harland E. Price.⁶ Madonna Ramsey married Unknown Hernandez.^4,5 Madonna Ramsey was born on May 9, 1908 at Illinois.^1,5 As of circa 1928,her married name was Frazee.² She married Unknown Frazee circa 1928.² Madonna Ramsey died in April, 1987 at Illinois at age 78.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 318-52-2250.⁶ Ardith Irene Ramsey was buried at West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren Co., Indiana.^7,4 She was born on June 30, 1909 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^2,7,4,5,6 As of September 17, 1929,her married name was Jordan.² She married Marion Augustus Jordan on September 17, 1929 at Covington, Fountain Co., Indiana.^2,3,5 Ardith Irene Ramsey died on July 19, 2003 at Williamsport, Warren Co., Indiana, at age 94.^7,4,5,6,8 She WILLIAMSPORT - Ardith I. Ramsey Jordan, 94, of Williamsport, died at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2003, in Country Care Nursing Center. She had been a resident there since 2000. Born in Danville, Ill., on June 30, 1909, she graduated from Danville High School in 1928. She had lived in Danville, Peoria, Ill., and Chicago before moving to Warren County in 1929. She married Marion A. Jordan in Covington on Sept. 17, 1929. He died Jan. 3, 2001. Mrs. Jordan was a homemaker and a member of Marshfield Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed sewing and cooking. Surviving are a son, William B. Jordan (wife: Marian) of Williamsport; two daughters, Muriel L. Mullins (husband: Homer) of Danville, Ill., and Sharon A Butler (husband: Gene) of West Lebanon. on July 21, 2003.⁵

     Marion Augustus Jordan was buried at West Lebanon Cemetery, West Lebanon, Warren Co., Indiana.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 329-09-9481.⁷ He was born on July 6, 1911 at Marshfield, Warren Co., Indiana.^{1,2,3,4,5,7,6} He married Ardith Irene Ramsey, daughter of Bruce James Ramsey and Grace M. "Gracie" Thomas, on September 17, 1929 at Covington, Fountain Co., Indiana.^1,3,8 Marion Augustus Jordan died on January 3, 2001 at Williamsport, Warren Co., Indiana, at age 89.^2,3,4,7,8 He WILLIAMSPORT - Marion A. Jordan, 89, of rural Williamsport, died at 8:55 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001, in Country Care Nursing Center, Williamsport. He had been a patient there for one week. Mr. Jordan was a machinist for Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Ill, retiring in 1976. He formerly worked at DuPoint in Newport and as a carpenter in the Williamsport area. Born July 6, 1911, in Marshfield, Warren County, he lived in Danville, Peoria and Chicago and attended Danville High School. He married Ardith Irene Ramsey on Sept. 17, 1929, in Covington. She survives and is a homemaker. Mr. Jordan was an active member of the Presbyterian Church at Marshfield, having served as elder, treasurer and as a member of the Session. He enjoyed mushroom hunting and reading. Surviving are a son, William Jordan (wife: Marian) of rural Williamsport; two daughters, Muriel L. Mullins (husband: Homer) of Danville, Ill., and Sharon A. Butler (husband: Gene) of West Lebanon. on January 4, 2001.³

     Muriel Lynn Jordan was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 3901 North Vermilion Street, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.¹ She was born on November 5, 1936 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.¹ As of December 11, 1955,her married name was Mullins.¹ She married Homer M. Mullins on December 11, 1955 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,5,2,4 Muriel Lynn Jordan died on July 12, 2018 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 81.¹ She Muriel Lynn (Jordan) Mullins, 81, of Danville, Ill., entered our father's house at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, July 12, 2018, at Colonial Manor. Muriel was born in Peoria, Ill., on November 5, 1936. She was the daughter of Marion A. Jordan and Ardith I. (Ramsey) Jordan. She grew up in rural Williamsport, Ind., before moving to Danville, Ill., where she has resided since 1954. Muriel married Homer M. Mullins on December 11, 1955, in Danville. He preceded her in death on October 21, 2011. She was a 1954 West Lebanon High School graduate and later attended Laboratory School at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Danville. She was a bacteriologist at St. Elizabeth Hospital and then later at USMC hospital, also in Danville, until her retirement in 1993. Muriel was a member and elder of First Presbyterian Church in Danville. She was a past president of the Oakwood Township High School Booster Club, where she once made handmade wrestling uniforms. She enjoyed cake decorating, creating several wedding cakes, as well as sewing, making several wedding gowns. She also enjoyed bowling, needlepoint, reupholstering furniture and traveling with her husband. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Surviving are children, Lynne Ellis (Dwight) of Danville, Lisa Cline (Jay) of Danville, and Mark Mullins (Karen) of Chrisman; siblings, William B. Jordan (Marian) of rural Williamsport, and Sharon A. Butler (late Gene) of West Lebanon, Ind; grandchildren, Kyle and Keely Ellis; great-grandchildren, Matthew and Kaelyn Miller and Pyper Hayes; and her beloved cat, Jimmy Fuzzy. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Homer. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Danville. on July 13, 2018.¹

     Homer M. Mullins was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 3901 North Vermilion Street, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.² He was born on February 25, 1931 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.² He married Muriel Lynn Jordan, daughter of Marion Augustus Jordan and Ardith Irene Ramsey, on December 11, 1955 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,2,3,4 Homer M. Mullins died on October 21, 2011 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Illinois, at age 80.^1,2 He Homer M. Mullins, age 80, of Danville died at 9:01 p.m. CDT Friday (Oct. 21, 2011) at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. He was born in Danville on Feb. 25, 1931 to Grover C. and Jessie Mae Pollitt Mullins. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Armada LeClaire and Jessie "Irene" Mullins and brothers, Caleb, Grover, Lawrence and Otis Mullins. He married Muriel Jordan in Danville on Dec. 11, 1955. She survives. Also surviving are his children, Lynne Ellis (husband: Dwight) and Lisa Cline (husband: Jay), both of Danville, and Mark Mullins (wife: Karen) of Chrisman; his brothers, Gordon A. Mullins of Danville and Darrell Mullins (wife: Virginia) of Gladstone, Michigan; two grandchildren, Kyle Ellis and Keely Ellis, both of Danville and two great-grandchildren, Matthew and Kaelyn Miller. He served in the Armed Forces during the Korean War. He retired from Flexel in Covington after working there for 36 years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed mushroom hunting and going to the beach at St. Petersburg, Florida. He loved animals and his family and was very family-oriented. on October 23, 2011.²