John Douglas Rhodes

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Obituary #1
"The Altamont News" (Altamont, IL) Wednesday, September 2, 1936 (page 1)

"FATHER OF LOUIS RHODES DIES"

"John Douglas Rhodes, father of Louis (sic) Rhodes of this city died at his home four miles north of St. Elmo on Monday, following an illness of several years. He attained the age of 76 years, two months and 27 days."

"Mr. Rhodes was the son of Joe Rhodes and Rachel McKenzie Rhodes. In early manhood he married Miss Nancy McKenzie. To this union four children were born, three dying in infancy."

"He is survived by his widow and one son Louis, and a host of friends."

"Funeral services were conducted this (Wednesday) morning from the St. Bonaventure Church, north of St. Elmo, and interment was in the church cemetery."

Obituary #2
"St. Elmo Banner" (St. Elmo, IL, Fayette Co., ) Thursday, September 3, 1936 (page 1)

"DOUGLAS RHODES DIED SUNDAY MORNING"

"Douglas Rhodes, well-known citizen of Loudon township, died in his home north of this city Sunday morning. Funeral services were conducted from the Catholic church at 10 o'clock on Wednesday, September 2, 1936."

"We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family."

More About JOHN DOUGLAS RHODES:
Burial: September 02, 1936, St. Bonaventure Cemetery, St. Elmo, IL

John married Nancy Maria McKenzie on 1 Jan 1889 in Fayette County, Illinois. Nancy (daughter of Lewis McKenzie and Normanda Mary Logue) was born on 13 Feb 1866 in Fayette County, Illinois; died on 17 Oct 1949 in Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary
"The Altamont News" (Altamont, IL) Tuesday, August 25, 1992

"Joseph Lewis Rhodes, 100, of Altamont, formerly of St. Elmo, died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 15, 1992 at Lutheran Care Center, Altamont."

"Mr. Rhodes was born December 28, 1891, in rural St. Elmo, the son of John Douglas and Nancy (McKenzie) Rhodes. He married Barbara Vogel in 1915."

"He was a retired railroad section worker and a member of St. Clare Catholic Church, Altamont, and Modern Woodmen Lodge, Vandalia."

"Surviving are his son, Francis of Peoria; daughters, Margaret Rhodes of St. Elmo; Mickie Bender of St. Louis; Rachel Caudle of Tolleson, AZ; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren."

"He was preceded in death by two sons, two brothers and one sister."

"Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 18 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Clare Catholic Church, Altamont with Rev. T. Vincent Worland officiating. Burial was in St. Bonaventure Catholic Church Cemetery, St. Elmo. Gieseking Funeral Home, Altamont, was in charge of arrangements."


More About JOSEPH LEWIS RHODES:
Burial: April 03, 1966, St. Bonaventure Cemetery, St. Elmo, IL

Joseph married Barbara M. Vogel on 12 Jan 1915. Barbara (daughter of Charles Vogel and Philomena Seibart) was born on 24 Dec 1887; died on 31 Mar 1966 in St. Louis, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes for RACHEL NORLEAN RHODES:
Obituary
"The Altamont News" (Altamont, IL) Thursday, November 6, 1913 (page 5)

"IN MEMORIAM"

"After an illness of over four years, Lena Rhodes passed to that Great Beyond, where sickness and pain are not known, Wednesday, October 29, 1913."

"Rachel Norlena, only daughter of J. D. and Nancy Rhodes, was born on the eleventh day of April, 1898. Her early pilgrimage was fifteen years, six months and eighteen days. For some time, she had been a great sufferer but bore her affliction with great patience, always being cheerful and thoughtful to all around her. To know Lena was to love her."

"She was baptized into the Catholic Church when an infant and lived a pure, consistent Christian life. Just a few weeks before her death, she sent for Father Barrette, and had a long talk with him, seeming to feel that her time was nearing the close and wishing to be prepared."

She leaves father, mother, one brother, a grand father (sic), many relatives and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Two brothers, Leo and Cecil, preceded her in childhood to the better world."

"The entire community joins in extending sympathy to the stricken family."

More About RACHEL NORLEAN RHODES:
Burial: St. Bonaventure Cemetery, St. Elmo, IL
Misc. Fact: NO DESCENDANTS: Died Young

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"CHARLES RHODES"

"Charles J. Rhodes, 66, retired St. Elmo postal carrier and farmer, died at 9:10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 1983, at Lutheran Care Center, Altamont."

""He was born Jan. 7, 1917 in Avena township to Joseph L. and Barbara Vogel Rhodes. A veteran of services with the U. S. Army in World War Two, he was a 30 year member of Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 7676, Altamont, serving as quartermaster for 25 years. He was a member of St. Elmo American Legion post, treasurer of Fayette County Association for Mental Health, member of board of directors, HIA (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), and a fourth degree Knight of Columbus. He was also a retired farmer."

"Surviving are his father, Joseph L., of St. Elmo; brother, Francis L. Rhodes, Peoria; three sisters, Margaret M. Rhodes of St. Elmo; Mary E. Bender of St. Louis, and Rachel N. Caudle, Tolleson, Ariz."

"Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at St. Mary's Catholic church, St. Elmo, with Father Vincent Worland officiating. Visitation was scheduled from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Gieseking Funeral Home, Altamont. A Knights of Columbus Rosary was scheduled for 7 p.m. and parish Rosary, 8:30 p.m. Burial will be in St. Clare's cemetery, Altamont."

"Memorials to Luthean Care Center or Lou Gehrig Disease Foundation, 819 Seventh Ave., New York City, 10019."

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Burial: November 10, 1983, St. Clare Catholic Cemetery
Misc. Fact: Never Married, NO DESCENDANTS

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"FRANCIS L. RHODES"

"Francis Rhodes, 77, of West Peoria, formerly of St. Elmo, died at 1:36 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 1996, at St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria."

"Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Clare Catholic Church, Altamont, with burial in St. Clare Catholic Church Cemetery, Altamont, with military rites. Visitation was from 3-6 p.m. Sunday at the Gieseking Funeral Home, Altamont, with a 5 p.m. Rosary."

"Mr. Rhodes was born April 21, 1919, in Fayette County, the son of Joseph L. and Barbara (Vogel) Rhodes."

"He was retired from Caterpillar Tractor Co., Peoria; Knights of Columbus; Spalding Council #427; and a WWII Army Veteran."

"Survivors include his sisters, Mary Bender of St. Louis, Margaret Rhodes of St. Elmo, and Rachel Caudel of Tolleson, Ariz."

"He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers."

More About FRANCIS LOUIS RHODES:
Burial: May 06, 1996, St. Clare Catholic Cemetery
Misc. Fact: Never Married, NO DESCENDANTS

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"The Altamont News" (Altamont, IL) Thursday, June 21, 1945(page 1)

"SGT. JOHN E. RHODES KILLED IN ACTION"

"Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Rhodes of this city received the following telegrams from the War Department, the first saying that their son, M. Sgt. John E. Rhodes, was missing in action, and the second informing them that he had been killed in action:"

"June 16"
"Joseph L. Rhodes,"

"The Secretary of War desires me to express his deep regret that your son, M. Sgt. Rhodes, John E. , has been missing in action over Tinian since May 14, 1945. If further details or other information are received you will be promptly notified."

"J. A. Ulio, the Adj. General"

"June 19, 1945"

"The Secretary of War desires me to express his deep regret that your son, M. Sgt. John E., was killed in action on Tinian Island, 14 May 1945. He had previously been reported missing in action. Confirming letter follows."

"Ulio, Adj. Gen."

Obituary
"The Altamont News" (Altamont, IL) Thursday, June 28, 1945 (page 1)

"SKETCH OF ALTAMONT FLYER KILLED IN PACIFIC"

"John E. Rhodes, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Rhodes, was born in Fayette County, Avena Township, on September 12, 1920. He came with his parents to this city in February, 1923. He received his education in the grade and high school, graduating in 1940. He received one week's mechanical training at the University of Illinois through the Farm Bureau of this couty."

"He enlisted in the U. S. Army January 28, 1941, taking his basic training at Jefferson Barracks, from there going to the air base at Chanute Field at Rantoul, Ill. Upon his graduation he was sent to Barksdale Field, La., being later transferred to the Columbus Air Base of Columbus, Miss. Upon completion of his training here, he was promoted to private first class but before having an opportunity to sew on his stripes was promoted to sergeant."

"He then moved to the Army Air Field at Blythville, Ark., where he spent twenty months, going then to Lowry Field at Denver, Colo., where he received instructions for flight engineer duty, graduating with five others from a class of originally fourteen with the rating of technical sergeant."

"His next move was to Lincoln, Neb., where he was assigned to a B-29 Super Fort, going to Harvard, Nebr., from which place he made a trail flight to New York and back, flying over this city on the trip. He was then sent to Mather Field, Calif., from where he left on December 22 for the South Pacific, landing in the Marianas on December 27. One week after landing in these islands he was promoted to master sergeant, which rank he held at the time of his death."

"He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Rhodes, two brothers, Francis, who has received an honorable discharge with the rank of T5, having been almost five years in the service, thirty seven months of that time in the European theatre, and Charles, private first class, who has been in the army for three years, having been in the Pacific theater in the past year in the Leyte and Okinawa battles. He also leaves three sisters, Margaret of Springfield, Mary of St. Louis, and Rachel of Oklahoma City, Okla., his grandmother, Mrs. Nancy Rhodes, and other relatives and friends."

"Further details will be published when they are received."

"MEMORIAL SERVICE"

"Memorial services will be held on Monday, July 2, with Requiem Mass at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Clare Catholic Church for M. Sgt. John E. Rhodes, who was killed in action over Tinian on May 14, 1945."

More About JOHN EDWARD RHODES:
Misc. Fact: Never Married; NO DESCENDANTS

Mary married Elmer Ticke Bender in Private. Elmer died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rachel married Virgil W. Caudle in Private. Virgil died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]