 1885 - 1957 (71 years)
Generation: 1
| 1. | Joseph M. McKenzie was born on 18 Jul 1885 in Moccasin, Effingham County, Illinois; died on 7 Jan 1957 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Notes:
Obituary #1
"The Girard Gazette" (Girard, IL) Thursday, January 10, 1957(page 1)
"JOSEPH M. MCKENZIE, RESIDENT SINCE 1943, DIES AT HOSPITAL"
"Joseph Monroe McKenzie, 71, died at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, following an illness of three months."
"He was born July 18, 1885, in Effingham county and had resided in Girard since 1943. He is survived by his wife, Ota; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Smith, Farmersville and Mrs. Ruth Durbin, Earlville; six sons, Norman, Shelbyville; Kenneth, Lynwood, California; Warren, Topeka, Kansas; Eldon, Highland, Indiana; Gerald, Springfield and Walter at home; 19 grandchildren; two half-sisters and a half-brother. Remains were taken to the Berry funeral home in Girard. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Windsor. Rev. Eugene Lamport will officiate."
Obituary #2
"The Girard Gazette" (Girard, IL) Thursday, January 17, 1957(page 1)
"J. M. MCKENZIE, GIRARDITE SINCE 1943, BURIED AT WINDSOR"
"Funeral services for Joseph McKenzie, 71, were held Thursday afternoon, Jan. 10, at Windsor. Rev. Eugene Lamport officiated. Pall bearers were Floyd Jackson, George, Wayne, Woodrow and Raleigh Dial."
"A native of Effingham county, Mr. McKenzie had lived in Girard since 1943."
"He is survived by his wife Ora (sic), two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Smith, Farmersville; and Mrs.Ruth Durbin, Earlville; six sons, Norman, Calif. (sic), Warren, Topeka, Kansas; Eldon, Highland, Indiana; Gerald, Springfield; and Walter, at home."
Newspaper Story
"The Altamont News" (Altamont, IL) Thursday, January 17, 1957 (page 8)
"NEWS--Cottage-Moccasin--JOHN AND WOODROW DIAL ARE AT FUNERAL OF JOE MCKENZIE"
"John Dial and son, Woodrow Dial, attended the funeral of John Dial's half-brother, Joe McKenzie, last Thursday. Mr. McKenzie was the son of the late Lewis and Sarah McKenzie and was raised in the Moccasin community."
"He was 72 years of age and he, with his family, had lived at Girard, south of Springfield for the last several years."
"He leaves his wife, who was the former Odie Steel, of the Beecher City community before their marriage."
"Mr. McKenzie leaves six sons and two daughters and a large number of relatives. He had been in a Springfield hospital for some time before his death."
"The funeral services were held in Windsor last Thursday afternoon with burial in Ash cemetery."
"Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie were residents of the Cottage and Moccasin communities several years after their marriage where several of their children were born. At one time he was an employee of the C. & E. I. Railroad in Moccasin a few years."
"In his boyhood he attended the Lower Moccasin school during 1897 and 1898 when we happed to be teaching there. Therefore, to us, Joe was a mighty fine student and we admired him very much."
More About JOSEPH M. MCKENZIE:
Burial: January 10, 1957, Ash Grove Cemetery, Windsor, IL
Family/Spouse: Ota Fay Steel. Ota (daughter of Moses Steele and Ellen Hagan) was born in 1894 in Beecher City, Effingham County, Illinois; died on 6 Dec 1981 in Taylorsville, Christian County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 2
| 7. | Norman Elbert McKenzie  (1.Joseph1) was born on 9 Oct 1912 in Beecher City, Effingham County, Illinois; died on 22 Jan 1970 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Illinois. Notes:
Obituary #1
"The Shelbyville Daily Union" (Shelbyville, IL) Thursday, January 22, 1970 (page 1)
"N. E. MCKENZIE DIES TODAY, RITES INCOMPLETE"
"Norman E. McKenzie, 57, of 508 South Charles St., was pronounced dead on arrival at the Shelby County Memorial Hospital at 9:20 a.m. today."
"He was born Oct. 19 (sic), 1912, in Beecher City, the son of Joseph and Ota Steele McKenzie. He was married to Ales Musser on Aug. 20, 1932 at Vandalia."
"He leaves his wife, Ales; two daughters, Joan at home, and Mrs. Ben (Sandra) Mosbey of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; five sons, T-Sgt Stanley McKenzie of Lubbock, Tex., S-Sgt. Gary McKenzie at Chanute Field, Ronald McKenzie at home, Phillip McKenzie of Santa Monica, Calif., and Keith of Shelbyville; his mother, Mrs. Ota McKenzie of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs Elwood (Ruth) Durbin of Paw-Paw, and Mrs. Harry (Mildred) Smith of Taylorville; and four brothers, Eldon of Indiana, Warren of Texas, Walter of Charleston,and Jerald of Springfield."
""His father and two brothers preceded him in death."
"He was employed by the Oliver Corp. for 19 years. He was a veteran of World War I (sic), serving in the U.S. Navy, and was a member of the American Legion."
"Arrangements are incomplete at the Kessler-Howe Funeral Home."
Obituary #2
"The Shelbyville Daily Union" (Shelbyville, IL) Friday, January 23, 1970 (page 1)
"MCKENZIE RITES TO BE SUNDAY"
"Funeral services for Norman McKenzie will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Kessler-Howe Funeral Home, with burial in Glenwood cemetery."
"Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday."
More About NORMAN ELBERT MCKENZIE:
Burial: January 25, 1970, Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL
Norman married Ales B. Musser on 20 Aug 1932 in Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois. Ales was born on 2 Apr 1912 in Beecher City, Effingham County, Illinois; died on 21 Nov 1984 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 9. | Marjorie (Ruth) McKenzie (1.Joseph1) was born on 23 Nov 1917 in Milmine, Piatt County, Illinois; died on 6 Apr 1998 in Earlville, LaSalle County, Illinois. Notes:
Obituary #1
"The Earlville Leader" (Earlville, IL) Wednesday, April 8, 1998(page 3)
"MARJORIE DURBIN DIED APRIL 6, 1998"
"Marjorie 'Ruth' Durbin, 80, of Earlville, Illinois passed away Monday April 6, 1998 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mendota, Illinois. She was born November 23, 1917 in Piatt County, Milmine, Illinois the daughter of Joseph and Ota (Steele) McKenzie. She married Joseph Elwood 'Woody' Durbin in (sic) July 3, 1935. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Earlville, and was a volunteer with NOA for several years."
"Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, April 9, 1998 at Hanley-Turner Funeral Home in Earliville, IL with the Reverend William Virtue officiating. Burial will be in St. Theresa Catholic Cemetery in Earlville, IL. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, April 8th at the funeral home, with a liturgical wake service being recited."
"She is survived by one son, George (Pat) Durbin of Earlville, IL, two daughters, Faye Sandberg of Moline, IL and Betty (Don) Sawicki of Earlville, IL, five grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren, two brothers, Warren (Betty) McKenzie of Ennis, Texas, and Walter (Lu) McKenzie of Mattoon, IL, one sister Mildred Smith of Taylorville, IL."
"She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joseph Elwood 'Woody' Durbin in 1974, one son in infancy, Ray Durbin, four brothers, Kenneth, Norman, Jerald, and Eldon."
Obituary #2
"The Mendota Reporter" (Mendota, IL) Wednesday, April 8, 1998(page 4)
"MARJORIE 'RUTH' DURBIN"
"Mrs. Marjorie 'Ruth' Durbin, 80, of Earlville passed away Monday, April 6, 1998 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home."
"Services will be held Thursday, April 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Hanley-Turner Funeral Home, Earlville. The Rev. William Virtue will officiate. Burial will be in St. Theresa Catholic Cemetery in Earlville. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8 at the funeral home, with a liturgical wake service being recited."
"She was born November 23, 1917 in Piatt County, Milmine to Joseph and Ota (Steele) McKenzie. She married Joseph Elwood 'Woody" Durbin on July 3, 1935."
"She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Earlville and was a volunteer with N. O.A. for several years."
"Survivors include one son, George (Pat) Durbin of Earlville; two daughters, Faye Sandberg of Moline and Betty (Don) Sawicki of Earlville; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Warren (Betty) of Ennis, Texas and Walter (Lu) McKenzie of Mattoon; one sister, Mildred Smith of Taylorville."
"She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, an infant son, Ray Durbin, four brothers, Kenneth, Norman, Jerald and Eldon."
More About MARJORIE 'RUTH' MCKENZIE:
Burial: April 09, 1998, St. Theresa's Cemetery, Earlville, IL
Marjorie married Joseph Elwood (Woody) Durbin on 3 Jul 1935. Joseph (son of George Durbin and Minnie Vanderveer) was born on 11 Dec 1911 in Fayette County, Illinois; died on 5 Apr 1974 in Paw Paw, Lee County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 3
| 12. | Kenneth J. Jr. McKenzie (3.Kenneth2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 17 Apr 1951 in San Diego, San Diego County, California; died on 14 Mar 1999 in Galesburg, Know County, Illinois. Notes:
Obituary #1
"The Register-Mail" (Galesburg, IL) Thursday, March 18, 1999(page A-11)
"KENNETH J. MCKENZIE JR."
"GALESBURG--Kenneth Joseph McKenzie Jr., 47, 150 Blaine Ave., died at 12:55 a.m. Sunday (March 14, 1999) at home."
"He was born April 17, 1951, in San Diego, Calif., the son of Kenneth J. Sr. and Mae 'Jerry' Johnson McKenzie."
"He married Ardith Helen Arie-Halsey in 1992 in Galesburg."
"Surviving are his wife; his mother, in Galesburg; two step-sons, Kevin Halsey, Bloomington, and Eric Halsey, Galesburg; one stepdaughter, Suzanne Thurman, Maquon; two sisters, Linda Borunda, Chappell, N. M., and Jenny L. Nalley, Galesburg, and four step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister and his father."
"He was a driver for Blacks Transportation for seven years."
"Cremation will be accorded. No service is planned. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel."
"Memorials may be made to the family."
Obituary #2
"The Register-Mail" (Galesburg, IL) Tuesday, March 23, 1999(page A-11)
"KENNETH MCKENZIE JR."
"GALESBURG--Kenneth J. McKenzie Jr., 47, 150 Blaine Ave., died at 12:55 a.m. Sunday (March 14, 1999) at home."
"He was born April 17, 1951, in San Diego, Calif., the son of Kenneth and Mae J. 'Jerry' Johnson."
"He married Ardyth Helen Arie-Halsey in 1992 in Galesburg."
"Surviving are his wife; two stepsons, Eric Halsey, Galesburg, and Kevin A. Halsey, Bloomington; one stepdaughter, Suzanne Thurman, Maquon; two sisters, Jenny L. Nalley, Galesburg, and Linda Borunda, Chaparell, N.M.; and four stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father."
"He was graduated from high school in Gary, Ind."
"He lived in Burlington, Iowa and Abingdon before he moved to Galesburg."
"He was a crew hauler for Blacks R.R. Transit Service in Beardstown and Galesburg for seven years. He was a correctional officer at the Iowa State Pentitentiary, a driver for the Galesburg Institutional Pharmacy, and a private security guard."
"He was a member of Abingdon United Pentecostal Church, Teamsters Union Local 627 and the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society."
"Cremation was accorded. No service was held. Hinchlif-Pearson-West Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements."
"Memorials may be made to the family."
More About KENNETH J. MCKENZIE:
Cremation: March 17, 1999
Kenneth married Ardith Helen Arie-Halsey in Private. Ardith was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 13. | Dolores Joan McKenzie (7.Norman2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 27 Dec 1932 in Beecher City, Effingham County, Illinois; died on 11 Apr 1998 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. Notes:
Obituary #1
"Beecher City Journal" (Beecher City, IL) April 20, 1998(page 7)
"JOAN MCKENZIE"
"Joan McKenzie, 65, of Shelbyville, died April 11, 1998 in St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur."
"Visitation was Tuesday and funeral services Wednesday in Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville."
"Joan was born Dec. 27, 1932 in Beecher City, the daughter of Norman E. and Ales B. Musser McKenzie. She was an operator for Illinois Consolidated Telephone Co. for 35 years working in Shelbyville and Mattoon, before retiring on April 1, 1990. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church near Shelbyville."
"Surviving are her brothers, Stanley McKenzie of Riverside, CA, Gary McKenzie of Valdosta, GA, Ronald and Keith McKenzie, both of Shelbyville; sister, Mrs. Ben (Sandra) Mosbey of Springfield."
"She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Phillip McKenzie."
Obituary #2
"The Shelbyville Daily Union" (Shelbyville, IL) April 13, 1998(page 4)
"JOAN MCKENZIE, SHELBYVILLE"
"Joan McKenzie, 65, of Shelbyville, died at 11:04 p.m. Saturday (April 11, 1998) in St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur."
"Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, with visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville. Memorials may be given to the Senior Citizens' Center of Shelbyville or St. John's Lutheran Church, Shelbyville."
"She was born Dec. 27, 1932, in Beecher City, the daughter of Norman E. and Ales B. Musser McKenzie."
"Surviving are her brothers, Stanley McKenzie and wife Lavonna of Riverside, Calif., Gary McKenzie and wife Sonja of Valdosta, Ga. and Ronald McKenzie and Keith McKenzie and wife Linda, all of Shelbyville; sister, Sandra Mosbey and husband Ben of Springfield; and many nieces and nephews."
"She was preceded in death by one brother, Phillip McKenzie."
"Miss McKenzie was an operator for Illinois Consolidated Telephone Co. for 35 years, working in Shelbyville and Mattoon before retiring on April 1, 1990. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church near Shelbyville where she was active in Women's ELCA Group, American Legion Auxiliary, Garden Club, Shelby County Home Extension Rose Unit, Monday Morning Bible Study, Senior Citizens' Center, all of Shelbyville, and Independent Telephone Pioneers Assn."
More About DOLORES JOAN MCKENZIE:
Burial: April 15, 1998, Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL
Misc. Fact: Never Married, NO DESCENDANTS
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| 17. | Philip Ward McKenzie (7.Norman2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 20 Dec 1939 in Bement, Paitt County, Illinois; died on 10 Mar 1985 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California. Notes:
Obituary #1
"The Shelbyville Daily Union" (Shelbyville, IL) Monday, March 11, 1985(page 3)
"PHILLIP MCKENZIE, FORMER RESIDENT, DIES IN CALIFORNIA"
"Phillip W. McKenzie, 45, of Santa Monica, Calif., formerly of Shelbyville, died Sunday morning (March 10, 1985) at his residence."
"Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home in Shelbyville."
"Mr. McKenzie was born Dec. 20, 1939, in Bement, the son of Norman E. and Ales Musser McKenzie."
"He was a security guard for Hughes Aircraft in Los Angeles. He was a veteran serving in the Air Force."
"He married Diane Mullican in Oct. 1971, and she died Dec. 31, 1983."
"Survivors include brothers, Stanley McKenzie of Aurora, Colorado, Gary McKenzie of LaFayette, Louisiana, Ronald McKenzie and Keith McKenzie, both of Shelbyville; sisters, Joan McKenzie of Shelbyville and Mrs. Ben (Sandra) Mosbey of Dillsburg, Pa."
Obituary #2
"The Shelbyville Daily Union" (Shelbyville, IL) Wednesday, March 13, 1984 (page 4)
"PHILLIP MCKENZIE, FORMER SHELBY RESIDENT, DIES"
"Phillip W. McKenzie, 45, of Santa Monica, Calif., formerly of Shelbyville, died Sunday morning (March 10, 1985) at his residence."
"Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home in Shelbyville."
More About PHILLIP WARD MCKENZIE:
Burial: March 15, 1985, Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL
Philip married Dianne Mullican in Oct 1971. Dianne died on 31 Dec 1983. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
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