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     Joshua Ray Paxton was buried at Oak Park Cemetery, Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois.^4,2 His Social Security Number was 341-76-2633.³ He was born on April 12, 1984 at Streator, LaSalle Co., Illinois.^2,3,4 He died on August 23, 2003 at Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois, at age 19.^2,3,4 He Joshua Ray Paxton, 19, of Clinton, a Streator native, died at 10:10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 2003, at Dr. John Warner Hospital in Clinton. Burial will he in Oak Park Cemetery, Clinton. Born April 12, 1984, in Streator, he was the son of Forrest Ray and Laura A. (Lusch) Paxton. Surviving are his parents of Clinton; paternal grandfather, Forrest Ray Paxton Sr. of Ransom; a great-grandmother, Macel Hull of Charleston, W.Va; sisters, Melissa and Jessica Paxton, both of Clinton; and three nieces. He was a 2003 graduate of Clinton High School in the Alternative Ed Program. He was a former employee of Texas Road House in Decatur. on August 25, 2003.²

     Dan Danko was born on October 29, 1956 at Streator, LaSalle Co., Illinois.³ He married Nancy Pickering, daughter of Earl Nelson Pickering and Verbie Eloise Paxton, on May 11, 2002 at Ottawa, LaSalle Co., Illinois.^1,2,3 Dan Danko died on November 3, 2013 at Minonk, Woodford Co., Illinois, at age 57.³ He Daniel C. Danko, 57, of Streator, passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, at Heritage Health Therapy and Rehabilitation in Minonk. Born Oct. 29, 1956, in Streator, he was the son of Clarence and Josephine (Pavlick) Danko. He married Nancy Pickering on May 11, 2002, in Ottawa. She survives in Streator. He also is survived by his mother, Josephine (James) Sward, of Seneca, S.C; a son, Tad Danko, of Streator; stepchildren, Amy Hogan and Chad Burns, both of Streator; a grandson, Garrett Hogan; and brothers, Michael (Tanya) Danko, of Spring Hill, Fla., and Dean Danko, of Streator. He was preceded in death by his father. Born and raised in Streator, he attended St. Stephen's Grade School and Woodland High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and later in the Army Reserves. He owned and operated Bootlegger's Tavern in Streator for several years. He also worked for Burns security at both the La Salle and Braidwood nuclear stations. He was a member of the American Legion. on November 12, 2013.³

     Larry Wayne Pickering was buried at Samuel Paxton Cemetery, Roane Co., West Virginia.² He died in 1947 at Roane Co., West Virginia.² He was born in 1947 at Roane Co., West Virginia.²

     Betty Arlene Pickering was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 1102 West Main Street, Streator, LaSalle Co., Illinois.⁶ She Betty A. (Pickering) Musolff, 55, of Streator, died May 23, 2005 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born June 22, 1949 in Bancroft, West Virginia, the daughter of Earl and Eloise (Paxton) Pickering. She married Leo "Sonny" Musolff on December 23, 1982. He survives. Also surviving are sons: William Weiss and Bob (Kelly) Gray, both of Streator; step-sons: Michael "Mickey" Musolff of Orlando, FL and Richard Zameda of Chicago; two grandchildren; her mother of Streator; a brother: Charles (Mary) Pickering of Streator; sisters: Nancy (Dan) Danko and Joyce Davis, both of Streator; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father. She was a graduate of Poca High School in West Virginia. She was employed at the former Imperial Home Decor Group in Streator. Pallbearers will be: stepson: Michael Musolff; nephews: Chad Burns, Mike Pickering and Shane Lanning; brother-in-law: Edward Musolff; and Ron Geary. Honorary pallbearers will be grandchildren: Anthony and Kaitlyn "Katie" J. Gray.² Her married name was Gray.² Her Social Security Number was 233-80-9848.³ Her married name was Weiss.² She married Unknown Weiss.² Betty Arlene Pickering married Unknown Gray.² Betty Arlene Pickering was born on June 22, 1949 at Bancroft, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of December 23, 1982,her married name was Musolff.² She married Leo H. "Sonny" Musolff on December 23, 1982.^2,7 Betty Arlene Pickering died on May 23, 2005 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at age 55.^2,3

     Leo H. "Sonny" Musolff CHICAGO — Leo H. "Sonny" Musolff, Born May 3, 1923, at peace Jan. 18, 2011. Sonny was the beloved husband of the late Betty Pickering and the late Stella Kapusniak; devoted father of Michael Musolff and Richard Zameda; loving stepfather of Robert Gray and William Weiss; loving brother of Lorraine (the late Stanley) Kosmatka, Rita (the late Edward) Koziatek, LaVerne (John) Szczepanski, Daniel Musolff and Edward Musolff; and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a retired member of the Teamsters Union. Interment will be at St. Adalbert Cemetery.² He was buried at Saint Adalbert Catholic Cemetery, 6800 Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, Cook Co., Illinois.^2,3 He was born on May 3, 1923.² He married Betty Arlene Pickering, daughter of Earl Nelson Pickering and Verbie Eloise Paxton, on December 23, 1982.^1,2 Leo H. "Sonny" Musolff died on January 18, 2011 at Illinois at age 87.²

     Sharold Emerson Ingram Sharold E. Ingram, 75, of Sissonville, died Monday, July 26, at home after an extended illness. He was a retired foreman from Bartlett Tree Co. with 25 years of service and was also self-employed. He was a lifelong resident of Kanawha County. He was preceded in death by his parents; three daughters; one sister and one brother. Surviving are his loving companion, Lorine Goff of Sissonville; sons, Dale Ingram of Sissonville, and Gary Ingram of Dunbar; daughter, Ashley Goff of Sissonville; brothers, Clyde Ingram of Poca, James Ingram of Ripley, and Aristotle Ingram Jr. of Sissonville; sister, Glendoris Price of Sissonville; grandchildren, Lisa Bishop, Patrick Ingram, Adam and Todd Goff; great-grandchildren, Scotty and Angel Lewis and Sean Bishop; great-great-grandchild, Zane Hall. Burial will be in Schowen Hill Cemetery, Bancroft, W.Va.² He was buried at Schowen Cemetery, Bancroft, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 233-46-3788.⁶ He was born on March 18, 1929 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Mar 19, 1929.^1,3,6,4,5 He married Betty Mae Paxton, daughter of Herman Ralph Paxton and Anna Macel Kessel, on March 24, 1950 at Bancroft, Putnam Co., West Virginia.¹ Sharold Emerson Ingram died on July 26, 2004 at Sissonville, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^2,3,6

     Robert Lee "Bob" Gray Sr. Robert Lee Gray Sr., 47, of Streator passed away Saturday March 27, 2021 at the OSF Center for Health in Streator. Bob was born on September 1, 1973 in Streator. He married Tara Majercin on May 19, 2009. She survives. Also surviving are children: Anthony (Bethany Sigler) Gray of Beecher, IL; Kaitlyn Gray of Beecher, IL; Hayden Stewart of Streator; and R. J. Gray of Streator; siblings: Mickey Musolff of Orlando, FL; William (Lori Fornero) Weiss of Streator; Dawn (Mike) Wertz of Colorado; John (Megan) Henriksen of Missouri; and Lee Henriksen of Nebraska; his mother-in-law: Theresa Von Ruden of Streator; sisters-in-law: Tanya (Jim) Dennis of Streator and Tasha (Brian) Pullara of Evansville, IN; several nieces and nephews, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Bob is preceded in death by his mother: Betty Pickering Musolff; stepfather: Leo "Sonny" Musolff; grandparents: Earl and Eloise Pickering. He attended Streator grade schools and Streator High School. Bob was formerly employed at Transco until his illness and also had the "Art of Robert L. Gray Sr." Bob was an amazing husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Bob was the kind of guy that would give you the shirt off of his back even if you told him you didn't need it. He was always available for a laugh and was notorious for teasing you or just giving you one of his infamous smart aleck remarks. Over the last few years Bob suffered from a neurological disease called CRPS/RSD which caused immense pain mentally and physically. Bob was an amazing artist and found his talent and passion for art to be a great therapy to keep him motivated and happy even during some of the tough days. He could draw everything and always amazed his family and friends with his talent and eye for art. He was quite the Star Wars and DC Comics nerd. He was also a huge rock music fan especially Alice Cooper. Even though he may have sometimes had a "bad boy" personality he would scream like a girl if there was a spider in sight! Spending time with his family, friends, and dogs was one of his greatest joys. Bob was one of the biggest Chicago Bears fans we knew and would always root for them even when they were down! There is a giant hole in our hearts and in the universe without the joy of Bob in this world as he was taken from all of us too soon.² He married Kelly Unknown.¹ Robert Lee "Bob" Gray Sr. was born on September 1, 1973 at Streator, LaSalle Co., Illinois.² He married Tara Majercin on May 19, 2009.² Robert Lee "Bob" Gray Sr. died on March 27, 2021 at Streator, LaSalle Co., Illinois, at age 47.²