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     David Kingsley Abernathy was born on 30 September 1951. He was the son of Charles Kingsley Abernathy and Martha Lee Hughes. David Kingsley Abernathy died on 30 August 1969 at Allen Co., Indiana, at age 17. He was buried at Highland Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹

     J. Spike Abernathy is the son of Charles Kingsley Abernathy and Martha Lee Hughes.

     James Rupel Abernathy was born on 10 April 1921 at Evanston, Cook Co., Illinois. He was the son of Wilbur Kingsley Abernathy and Pearl Rupel. James Rupel Abernathy married Marilyn Lloyd on 19 June 1943. James Rupel Abernathy died on 18 April 2014 at Bothell, King Co., Washington, at age 93. He was buried at Highland Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹

     Thomas C. Abernathy is the son of Charles Kingsley Abernathy and Martha Lee Hughes.

     Wilbur Kingsley Abernathy was born on 10 October 1890 at Michigan. He married Pearl Rupel, daughter of Ernest Burr Rupel and Hallie Smith, on 10 June 1919 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2 Wilbur Kingsley Abernathy died on 23 July 1928 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 37.³

     Clara Louise Ableman was born on 3 September 1896 at Wheeling, Rice Co., Minnesota.¹ She was the daughter of William Frederick Ableman and Caroline Bredemeyer. Clara Louise Ableman and Katherine Rose Sklenar were associated at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota. Clara Louise Ableman married Albert Olaus Frydenlund on 3 September 1919 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota. Clara Louise Ableman died on 1 July 1986 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota, at age 89.¹ She was buried at Meadow Ridge Memorial Park, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.¹

     Gertrude J. Ableman was born on 21 November 1923 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.¹ She was the daughter of Lawrence Fred Ableman and Inga Dorthea Hanson. Gertrude J. Ableman graduated in 1941 at Faribault High School, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.¹ She married Ernest Eugene Langer on 24 May 1952 at Associated Church, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota; M8-324.¹ Gertrude J. Ableman died on 9 September 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota, at age 96.¹ She was buried on 11 September 2020 at Owatonna Memorial Gardens, Owatonna, Steele Co., Minnesota.¹


Gertrude A. Langer
Owatonna, Minnesota
November 21, 1923 - September 9, 2020
Gertrude A. Langer, 96 of Owatonna, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.
Friends may greet the family from 2:00 pm until the time of service on Friday, September 11, 2020 at the Brick Meger Funeral Home in Owatonna followed by a funeral service at 3:00 PM. Interment will take place at Owatonna Memorial Gardens.
Gertrude was born November 21, 1923 in Faribault the daughter of Lawrence and Inga (Hanson) Ableman. She attended High School at in Faribault and was a member of the graduating class of 1941. After high school Gert worked at Farmers Seed and Nursery for many years. Gertrude was united in marriage to Ernest Langer in 1952 at Associated Church in Faribault. She was a homemaker while raising her son Charles until 1968 and went back to work for Sears Roebuck and Company in Owatonna and continued there for the next 25 years. She retired in 1985. Gert’s life interests include reading, playing cards with family and sewing.
Gertrude is survived by her son Charles of Owatonna. Sister-in-law Geri Ableman of Faribault, brother-in-law Joseph Langer of Calfornia and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Ernest, brothers Norman and Leonard. Memorials may directed to the American Cancer Society.¹

     Lawrence Fred Ableman was born on 22 February 1895 at Cannon City, Rice Co., Minnesota.^1,2 He was the son of William Frederick Ableman and Caroline Bredemeyer. Lawrence Fred Ableman also went by the name of Tiny. He and Katherine Rose Sklenar were associated between 1915 and 1920 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota. Lawrence Fred Ableman began military service on 21 May 1917, Private in US Army, Casual
Det. 1298 Demo. Grp. He ended military service on 24 August 1919. He married Inga Dorthea Hanson on 2 May 1923 at Rice Co., Minnesota. Between 1925 and 1958 Lawrence Fred Ableman was a Policeman, at Faribault Police Department, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota. He was described as 6' 6" in height, 236 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes and ruddy complexion in April 1942 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota. He died on 30 July 1971 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota, at age 76.^1,2 The cause of death was Carcinoma of the Stomach.¹ He was buried on 2 August 1971 at Meadow Ridge Memorial Park, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.^2,1

Lawrence Fred Ableman
Funeral services for Lawrence F. (Tiny) Ableman were held at the St. Luke's United Church Of Christ in Faribault on Aug. 2, with the Rev. Valerius Schultz, pastor of St. John's Church of Wheeling, officiating. Ervin Boelke sang the hymns "How Great Thou Art" and "Nearer My God To thee" accompanied by Armin Bosshart, the organist. Honorary bearers were members of the Faribault Police Department and included: Chief Edward O'Brien, Lt. Bernard Pauker, Lt. William Juhnke, Sgt. Leonard Smith, Sgt. Paul Sibernagle and Patrolman Jerome Dwyer. Active bearers were Remold Kiekenapp of Albert Lea, Martin Hachfeld, Willard Tatge, Robert Kiekenapp, Elmer Hachfeld and Walter Koopman all of Faribault.

An honor guard was provided at the service by members of Faribault Barracks No. 949 Veterans of World War I; Robert Endres, commander; Everette Brendemeuhl and John Roell Sr., color bearers; Gary Ovalson, Leo Bruely, Martin Timmers, John Fischer, Frank Jindra, Otto Frederickson, Weir McQuoid, Mel Johnson and Edward Peterson, Charles Mechura, Harvey Knauss, James Murphy, Marvin Morga, Edward Braun, Carl Frydelund, Walter Dusbabek and John Markuson; and Floyd Hammond, escort.

Interment was made in the family lot in the Meadow Ridge Memorial Park Cemetery in Faribault. Veterans military rites were provided at the cemetery by members of the veterans service organizations of Faribault. Memorial services were held at the Parker Funeral Home on Sunday evening by members of Faribault Barracks No. 949 Masonic rites were also conducted at the funeral home Sunday evening by members of Faribault Lodge No. 9 AF and AM with Past Master Donald Purrington in charge. The following members of the Faribault Police Dept. provided an honor guard at the funeral home Sunday afternoon and evening: Chief O'Brien, Lt. Juhnke, Sgt. Smith and Patrolman Dwyer. Relatives and friends attending the services from away were from: Owatonna, St. Louis Park, "Rochester, Austin, Milwaukee, Wis., Waseca, Wilton, Wis., Minneapolis, Albert Lea, Northfield, Zumbrota, Kenyon, Nerstrand, Kilkenny, Morristown and Redlands, Calif.

Lawrence Fred Ableman, the son of William and Caroline Brademeyer Ableman, was born at his parents farm home in Wheeling Township in Rice county on Feb. 22, 1895. Shortly following that, his father passed away and his mother was later married to Herman Kuhlman. He attended the schools in Wheeling township and was baptized and confirmed at the St. John's Church there. During World War I, he entered military service, and served overseas in France in the various campaigns. Following the Armistice, he continued to serve overseas with the occupation forces in Germany. Following his discharge from military duties, he returned to Faribault. For a short time he was employed at the Minnesota Masonic Home at Bloomington. Following that, he was employed at the Faribault State Hospital. On May 2, 1923 he was united in marriage to Miss Inga Hanson at Faribault. They made their home in Faribault where they have since resided. Mr. Ableman was also employed at the Theopold Reid Company in Faribault. In 1925 he joined the Faribault Police Department, serving with distinction as a police officer for 33 years, retiring from that work in 1958. Since then Mr. Ableman has continued to make his home in Faribault. Mr. Ableman passed away at the Rice County District One Hospital in Faribault on July 30, following an extended illness.

He is survived by his widow, Inga; by two sons, Leonard and Norman both of Faribault; by a daughter, Mrs. Ernest Langer (Gertrude) of Owatonna; by seven grandchildren; by three sisters Mrs. Albert Frydenlund (Clara) of Faribault, Mrs. Arnold Zoesch (Lenora) of St. Louis Park and Mrs. Karl Neuman (Gertrude) of Faribault; by a brother, Roy Kuhlman of Rochester; by nieces, nephews and by other relatives. He was preceded in death by an infant grandson Lawrence John Ableman, and by his parents.

Mr. Ableman was a long-time member of the St. Luke's Church and had served as president of the St. Luke's Brotherhood. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 43 of Faribault and a member of the Last Man's Club of World War I. He was also a member of Faribault Barracks No. 949 Veteran's of World War I, the Golden Age Club of Faribault and he had served as the president in charge of the annual reunion of the 136th Infantry Div. He was a life member of the Southern Minnesota Police and Peace Officer's Association and he was a member of the following Masonic bodies, Faribault Lodge No. 9 AF and AM of which organization he had served as chaplain for a number of years; Tyrian Chapter No. 5 RAM, Northfield Council No. 12 Royal and Select Masters, Faribault Commandary No. 8 KT, the Osman Shrine Temple of St Paul and the Cannon Valley Shrine Club, of which he had recently served as the president.³

     Leonard William Ableman was born on 18 October 1925 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.¹ He was the son of Lawrence Fred Ableman and Inga Dorthea Hanson. Leonard William Ableman died in October 1943 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota; 6' 5" in height, 210 pounds, brown hair, blue eyes and ruddy complexion. He died on 14 November 1988 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota, at age 63.¹ He was buried at Meadow Ridge Memorial Park, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.¹

     Norman Lawrence Ableman was born on 27 August 1930 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.^1,2 He was the son of Lawrence Fred Ableman and Inga Dorthea Hanson. Norman Lawrence Ableman graduated in 1949 at Faribault High School, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.² He married Geraldine Ann Hanegraaf on 21 June 1952 at Immaculate Conception Church, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.² Norman Lawrence Ableman died on 1 September 2004 at District One Hospital, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota, at age 74.^1,2



Norman L. Ableman
1930-2004
FARIBAULT -- Norman L. Ableman, age 74, of Faribault, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004, at the District One Hospital in Faribault.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004, at 10 a.m. from the Parker Kohl Funeral Home in Faribault, with Chris Sorensen Woodside, pastoral minister with Divine Mercy Catholic Church in Faribault, officiating. Interment will be at the Meadow Ridge Memorial Park in Faribault, with military honors provided by the Rice County Central Veterans Association.
Visitation will be held at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home on Friday from 4-8 p.m. and on Saturday for one hour prior to the services. Members of the Faribault Aerie 1460, Fraternal Order of Eagles will conduct a memorial service on Friday at 6 p.m.
The family prefers that memorials be directed to the choice of the donor.
Norman Lawrence Ableman, the son of Lawrence "Tiny" and Inga (Hanson) Ableman, was born on Aug. 27, 1930, in Faribault. He graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1949 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to Geraldine Hanegraaf on June 21, 1952, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Faribault. Norm worked for Nutting Truck and Caster Co. for 30 years, with many years as a foreman. He then worked for 10 years for Malt-O-Meal in Northfield until his retirement in 1995. He was a member of the Faribault Aerie 1460, Fraternal Order of Eagles.
He is survived by his wife, Geri; six children, Debra Meinke and Linda Edmunds, both of Medford, Daniel Ableman of Faribault, Janelle (and Kevin) Beucler of Shieldsville, David (and Raelene) Ableman, and Vickie Kalow, both of Faribault; by 15 grandchildren; a sister, Gertrude Langer of Owatonna; and by many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Leonard Ableman; and a son in infancy, Lawrence John.

Faribault Daily News, 2 Sep 2004.² He was buried on 4 September 2004 at Meadow Ridge Memorial Park, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.¹

     William Frederick Ableman was born on 30 May 1871 at Minnesota.¹ He married Caroline Bredemeyer on 26 October 1893 at Wheeling, Rice Co., Minnesota. William Frederick Ableman died on 10 November 1896 at Wheeling, Rice Co., Minnesota, at age 25.¹ He was buried at Saint Johns United Church of Christ Cemetery, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.¹

     Achiel Emil Accoe was born on 3 August 1894 at Belgium.² He married Rosalie Mary Lootens on 20 June 1916 at Indiana.¹ Achiel Emil Accoe died on 31 January 1979 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 84.² He was buried at Highland Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.²

     David Accoe is the son of Richard Marshall Accoe and Pauline Mary Monhaut.¹ David Accoe married Joyce (?)²

     Katherine Accoe is the daughter of Richard Marshall Accoe and Pauline Mary Monhaut.¹ Katherine Accoe married Chris Orr.²

     Michael Accoe is the son of Richard Marshall Accoe and Pauline Mary Monhaut.¹ Michael Accoe married Susan (?)¹

     Richard J. Accoe is the son of Richard Marshall Accoe and Pauline Mary Monhaut.¹ Richard J. Accoe married Lynn (?)¹

     Richard Marshall Accoe was born on 14 July 1920 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4 He was the son of Achiel Emil Accoe and Rosalie Mary Lootens.³ Richard Marshall Accoe married Pauline Mary Monhaut, daughter of John Baptist Monhaut and Mary Alice Shimp, on 19 February 1944 at Christ the King Catholic Church, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2 Richard Marshall Accoe died on 28 March 2008 at Borgess Lee Memorial Hospital, Dowagiac, Cass Co., Michigan, at age 87.^3,1,4

Following obituary for Richard Accoe:

Richard M. Accoe
July 14, 1920 - March 28, 2008
DOWAGIAC - Richard M. Accoe, 87, began life on July 14, 1920, in Mishawaka, the son of Achiel and Rosalie (Lootens) Accoe. He grew up and had lived in the area his entire life. Richard served his country in the United States Navy at the end of World War II. He was united in marriage to the former Pauline Monhaut on February 19, 1944, in Christ the King Catholic Church, South Bend. Richard was a dairy farmer and a district manager for the Asgrow Seed Company. He also was an Alta-Genetic Distributor. He served on the Board of Directors of the Michigan Holstein Association and the Cass County Youth Fair Board. He was an FFA and 4-H advisor, and very much enjoyed sharing his knowledge of agriculture with the youth. He was a member of the Dowagiac Elks Lodge #889 where he enjoyed playing pitch and he enjoyed playing bid euchre with his family. Richard was a parishioner at Holy Maternity of Mary Catholic Church. His loving family includes his wife, Pauline Accoe of Dowagiac; his children, Richard J. "Butch" (Lynn) Accoe of Dowagiac, Katherine (Chris) Orr of South Bend, Michael (Sue) Accoe and David (Joyce) Accoe, both of Dowagiac; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; a brother, George (Helen) Accoe of Wakarusa, IN; and a sister, Evelyn (Albert) VanPuyvelde of Moline, IL. Richard passed away on Friday, March 28th, in Borgess Lee Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by a sister, Marie (Joe) Bokon. His family will receive friends on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the McLauchlin-Clark Funeral Home where Father Leo Taubitz will lead a Rosary service at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Taubitz on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Holy Maternity of Mary Catholic Church. Richard will be laid to rest at Mission Hills Cemetery, Niles. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the American Heart Association or to the Cass County Youth Fair. Please sign his guestbook and leave a memory of Richard at www.mclauchlin-clark.com.
Published in the South Bend Tribune on 3/30/2008.³ He was buried at Missions Hills Memorial Garden, Niles, Cass Co., Michigan.^3,4

     (?) Ackerman married Mary Anderson, daughter of William Anderson and Maryan Purdy.¹

     Verne E. Ackerman was born on 7 May 1906 at Crosby, Divide Co., North Dakota. He married Hildred Cecelia Halvorson, daughter of Henry Theodore Halvorson and Siri L. Nelson. Verne E. Ackerman died on 25 May 1958 at Granger, Yakima Co., Washington, at age 52.

     Anna Bell Ackerson was born on 23 December 1907 at Lewistown, Fulton Co., Illinois.¹ She was born on 26 December 1907 at Marietta, Fulton Co., Illinois.² She was the daughter of William Perry Ackerson and Mary Etta Smith.³ Anna Bell Ackerson married Onzelo Gene Harn, son of Reason Elmer Harn and Martha Jane McNeil, on 23 December 1926 at Lewistown, Fulton Co., Illinois.^1,2 Anna Bell Ackerson died on 18 July 1993 at St. Luke Health Care Center, Beardstown, Cass Co., Illinois, at age 85.²


Obituary of Anna Ackerson Harn
Peoria Journal Star, July 20, 1993, Page: D5
Anna Harn
BEARDSTOWN - Anna Harn, 85, of Beardstown, formerly of Rushville, died at 2:25 a.m. Sunday, July 18, 1993, at St. Luke Health Care Center.
Born Dec. 26, 1907, near Marietta to William P. and Mary E. Smith Ackerson, she married Onzelo G. Harn Dec. 23, 1926, in Lewistown. He died Oct. 11, 1990. One grandson, one granddaughter, three great-grandchildren, one brother and two sisters also preceded her in death.
Surviving are two daughters, Doris Baker of Rushville and Violet Lashbrook of Beardstown; one son, Donald of Oklahoma City, Okla; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Perry Ackerson and Clarence Ackerson, both of Bushnell, Glen Ackerson of Pekin, and William Ackerson of Marietta; and three sisters, Florence Bollinger of Mesa, Ariz., Charlotte Krusan of Canton, and Pearl Pendl of Bellevue.
She had worked at the Cudahy Packing Company and Mickleberry Packing Company in Rushville for many years.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Palm Cemetery, Rushville, with the Rev. Michael Cooper officiating. Visitation will be 7 to 9 tonight at Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville.
Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital or St. Luke Health Care Center.²

Obituary of Anna Ackerson Harn
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, July 20, 1993, Page: 16
Anna Harn
RUSHVILLE - Anna Harn, 85, of Beardstown, formerly of Rushville, died at 2:25 a.m. Sunday at the St. Luke Health Care Center in Beardstown.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Palm Cemetery near Rushville.
Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, is in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are a son, Donald of Oklahoma City, Okla; two daughters, Doris Baker of Rushville and Violet Lashbrook of Beardstown; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; four brothers, Perry and Clarence Ackerson, both of Bushnell, Glenn Ackerson of Pekin and William Ackerson of Marietta; three sisters, Florence Bollinger of Mesa, Ariz., Charlotte Krusan of Canton and Pearl Pendl of Bellevue.⁴ She was buried in July 1993 at Palm Cemetery, Rushville, Schuyler Co., Illinois.^2,5

     Charlotte Ackerson was born on 19 March 1931 at Fulton Co., Illinois. She was the daughter of William Perry Ackerson and Mary Etta Smith.¹ Charlotte Ackerson married Gilbert H. Krusan in 1952.² Charlotte Ackerson lived in 1996 at Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois; at time of brother's death.¹ She died on 27 August 1999 at Peoria Co., Illinois, at age 68.

     Clarance E. Ackerson was born on 28 July 1928 at Fulton Co., Illinois. He was the son of William Perry Ackerson and Mary Etta Smith.¹ Clarance E. Ackerson lived in 1996 at Bushnell, McDonough Co., Illinois; at time of brother's death.¹ He lived in 2003 at Bushnell, McDonough Co., Illinois; at time of brother's death.² He died on 3 March 2014 at McDonough Co., Illinois, at age 85.

     Debra Lynn Ackerson was born on 19 June 1959 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.² She was the daughter of Glen W. Ackerson and LaVonda Mae Conley.¹ Debra Lynn Ackerson married John Harrison on 3 July 1981.¹ Debra Lynn Ackerson lived in 1996 at Pekin, Tazewell Co., Illinois; Lived in Pekin, Illinois at the time her father died in 1996.¹ She died on 7 July 2019 at Pekin, Tazewell Co., Illinois, at age 60.² She was cremated.²

     Donna Ackerson is the daughter of Perry O. Ackerson and Stella S. McNeeley.¹

     Florence Ackerson is the daughter of William Perry Ackerson and Mary Etta Smith.¹ Florence Ackerson married male Bollinger.²

     Gaylord Ackerson is the son of Perry O. Ackerson and Stella S. McNeeley.¹

     Glen W. Ackerson was born on 10 January 1916 at Bushnell, McDonough Co., Illinois.^1,2 He was the son of William Perry Ackerson and Mary Etta Smith.¹ Glen W. Ackerson married LaVonda Mae Conley in 1956.¹ Glen W. Ackerson married Carolyn June Stranze.¹ Glen W. Ackerson lived in 1993 at Pekin, Tazewell Co., Illinois.³ He died on 5 November 1996 at Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at age 80.^1,2 He was cremated at Illinois.¹ He was buried at location of ashes unknown.²

Obituary of Glen W. Ackerson
Peoria Journal Star, November 7, 1996, Page: D8
Glen Ackerson
PEKIN - Glen W. Ackerson, 80, of 2220 State St. died at 12:05 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 1996, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
Born Jan. 10, 1916, in Bushnell to Glen W. and Marietta Ackerson, he married LaVonda Conley. He later married Carolyn June Stranze. She died in 1991. Six brothers and sisters also preceded him in death.
Surviving are three daughters, Debra Harrison and Lola Ackerson, both of Pekin, and Kathleen Ackerson of Cleveland; two sons, Robert of Danville and Leslie of Davenport, Iowa; three sisters, Florence Bollinger of Mesa, Ariz., Charlotte Coats of Canton and Pearl Tisdale of Bushnell; three brothers, Perry and Clarence, both of Bushnell, and Guy of Macomb; and eight grandchildren.
He was a member of Laborers Union Local 231 for many years, retiring in 1977. He was a member of the Laborers International Union.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Grace United Methodist Church in Pekin. The Rev. Bruce Bolin Ghitalla will officiate. There will be no visitation. Cremation will be accorded. Arrangements are by Abts Mortuary.
Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church.
Note: His siblings' obits states that the parents are William P Ackerson and Mary Etta Smith.¹

     Guy J. Ackerson was born on 11 May 1922 at Marietta, Fulton Co., Illinois.² He was the son of William Perry Ackerson and Mary Etta Smith.¹ Guy J. Ackerson was a farmer.² He died on 26 August 1991 at Bushnell, McDonough Co., Illinois, at age 69; at the residence of a brother, Clarence.²

Obituary of Guy J. Ackerson
Peoria Journal Star, August 28, 1991, Page: D6
Guy Ackerson
MARIETTA - Guy J. Ackerson, 69, of rural Marietta died at 5:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, 1991, at the residence of a brother, Clarence, in Bushnell.
He was born May 11, 1922, in Marietta to William P. and Mary E. Smith Ackerson.
Surviving are four brothers, Perry and Clarence, both of Bushnell, Glen of Mesa, Ariz., and William of rural Marietta, with whom he made his home; four sisters, Anna Harms of Rushville, Florence Bollinger of Mesa, Ariz., Charlotte Cruzan of Canton and Pearl Pendl of Bellevue; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters.
He was a lifelong farmer in the Marietta area.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell, the Rev. Ron Derrig-Green officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Wiley Cemetery, Fulton County.² He was buried on 29 August 1991 at Wiley Cemetery, Fulton Co., Illinois.²

     Katherine Ackerson married Chandler Eveland. Katherine Ackerson was born circa 1837.² She died circa 1912.²

     Kathleen Ackerson is the daughter of Glen W. Ackerson and LaVonda Mae Conley.¹