The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

William Edward "Bill" Smothers was born on 20 November 1924 in Royalton, Franklin Co., Illinois.^2,3 He and Ileen Helen Hayes were married on 10 February 1950 in Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.³ He died on 26 May 2015, at age 90, in Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.² He was buried in Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Proria, Peoria Co., Illinois.⁴

William Edward "Bill" Smothers had reference number 57175. World War II, U.S. Army.³ He was educated Graduated from Bradley University, Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, with a BS in general engineering.³ He was a Worked at Caterpillar in facilities engineering for 30 years, retiring as a senior project engineer in 1987.³ OBITUARY - The Peoria Journal Star; Illinois; Friday, May 29, 2015 (Find-A-Grave)

PEORIA - William "Bill" Edward Smothers, 90, of Peoria passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Bickford Cottage in Peoria.
He was born Nov. 20, 1924, to Thomas and Isabella (Watkins) Smothers in Royalton, Ill. He married Ileen Hayes on Feb. 10, 1950, in Peoria. She preceded him in death.
Also preceding him in death were his parents, his brother and his sister.
Surviving are his children, Nan (Ron) Macari of Peoria, Dan (Karen) Smothers of Morton and Tom (Cynthia) Smothers of Birmingham, Ala. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Margaret Macari, Shawn Smothers, Jennifer (James) Lam, Lilliane Smothers and Callie Smothers; and one great-grandson, Kyeler Smothers.
William served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He then graduated from Bradley University with a BS in general engineering. He worked at Caterpillar in facilities engineering for 30 years, retiring as a senior project engineer in 1987. He was a registered professional engineer.
He enjoyed sailing, knot tying, ballroom dancing and spending time with his family.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite. He enjoyed helping others and was a driver for the Shriner's Hospital van for many years.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life event will be held at The Wilton Mortuary in Peoria on Saturday, May 30, 2015, from 10 to 11 a.m. Graveside services will follow at Swan Lake Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospitals for Children.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thewiltonmortuary.com.

GRAVE MARKER

WILLIAM E. SMOTHERS
TEC 3 US ARMY
NOV 20 1924 MAY 26 2015
BRONZE STAR MEDAL
LOVING HUSBAND AND FATHER. WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT - Southern Illinoisan; Carbondale, Illinois; February 25, 1950; Page 5 (Newspapers.com)

Ileen Hayes Wed to BIll Smothers
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smothers or Royalton are announcing the recent marriage of their son, Bill Smothers, and Miss Ileen Hayes of Peoria. The couple was married in the Peoria Presbyterian church on Feb. 10.
The bride wore a navy blue suit with pink accessories and the bridegroom was attired in a gray business suit.
Smothers is studying engineering at Bradley university in Peoria.
Mr. and Mrs. Smothers spent their honeymoon in Chicago.

Citations

[S9550] Obituary - Blanche E. (Chinowth) Hayes
[S7157] Genealogy prepared by Ronald Macari (Ancestry.com)
[S12124] Obituary - William Edward "Bill" Smothers
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

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Ronald Ray "Ron" Macari^1,2

M, #56859

Parents

Father	Quinton Macari
Mother	Julia Hewitt

Pedigree Link

Family: Nancy C. "Nan" (MIO) Smothers

Daughter

Margaret Elaine "Maggie" Macari

Citations

[S7157] Genealogy prepared by Ronald Macari (Ancestry.com)
[S12452] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1 (Ancestry.com)

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Olive Louise Atwood¹

F, #56860

Pedigree Link

Family: John Boyd Perry

Son	Michael Lee Perry+

Citations

[S3751] Death Certificate - Olive Louise (Atwood) Perry

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Erica Perry

F, #56861

Parents

Father

Eric Justin Perry

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John Boyd Perry^1,2

M, #56862

Pedigree Link

Family: Olive Louise Atwood

Son	Michael Lee Perry+

Citations

[S3751] Death Certificate - Olive Louise (Atwood) Perry
[S2766] Birth Records - Texas, Texas Birth Index 1903 - 1997 (Ancestry.com)

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Lloyd Kenneth Ingram^1,2,3,4

M, #56863, b. 29 January 1904, d. 17 April 1985

Parents

Father	John B. Ingram
Mother	Alta E. Buckles

Pedigree Link

Family: Cecil E. Hayes (b. 17 March 1909, d. 26 February 1981)

Son	John Kenneth Ingram
Daughter	Carol Ingram

BASIC FACTS

Lloyd Kenneth Ingram was born on 29 January 1904 in Lake Fork, Logan Co., Illinois.^2,5 He and Cecil E. Hayes were married on 24 February 1934 in Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.^2,6 He died on 17 April 1985, at age 81, in Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.^2,5 He was buried in Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.²

Lloyd Kenneth Ingram was also known as Lloyd K. Kingman.⁷ He had reference number 57180. He was enumerated on the census in Sangamon County, Illinois (1910); Macon County, Illinois (1920); Peoria County, Illinois (1930, 1940.) He was a Machinist - tractor factory (1930, 1940); tool and dye maker - Caterpillar Tractor Company (41 years, obituary.)^3,5 His Social Security Number was 331-01-4229, issued: Illinois, last residence: Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.⁸ OBITUARY - Journal Star; Peoria, Illinois; Thursday, April 18, 1985; Page 28 (GenealogyBank.com)

Lloyd Ingram
Lloyd K. Ingram, 80, of 5111 Prospect Road died at 8:20 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis Medical Center.
Born June 29, 1904, in Lake Fork to John and Alta Buckles Ingram, he married Cecil E. Hayes Feb. 24, 1934, in Peoria. She died Feb. 26, 1981. One brother also preceded him.
Surviving are one son, Kenneth Ingram of Peoria; one daughter, Mrs. Carol Williams of Morton; and four grandchildren.
He was a tool and dye maker at Caterpillar Tractor Co., 41 years, retiring in 1970. He was a member of Peoria Heights Congregational Church and the Caterpillar Retirees Club.
Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday and Cumerford-Endsley Memorial Home, followed by services there at 11. The Rev. Allan J. Dempsey will officiate and burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens.

GRAVE MARKER

LLOYD K. CECIL E.
1904 - 1985 1909 - 1981
INGRAM.

Citations

[S9550] Obituary - Blanche E. (Chinowth) Hayes
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S1625] 1930 Census, Illinois, Peoria County
[S2107] 1940 Census, Illinois, Peoria County
[S11021] Obituary - Lloyd Kenneth Ingram
[S9621] Obituary - Cecil E. (Hayes) Ingram
[S9608] Obituary - Carroll E. Hayes
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book

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Robert John Behrens^1,2

M, #56864, b. 1 January 1922, d. 26 July 1992

Parents

Father	John A. Behrens
Mother	Anna M. Wagner

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Family: Oleata Marcine "Marcine" Hayes (b. 15 November 1921, d. 27 April 2014)

Daughter	Barbara Behrens+
Daughter	Janet Behrens
Son	Michael Behrens
Daughter	Ann Behrens
Daughter	Laura Behrens
Son	Steven J. "Duke" Behrens+ (b. 28 February 1948, d. 18 February 2011)
Son	Robert P. Behrens

BASIC FACTS

Robert John Behrens was born on 1 January 1922 in Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.³ He and Oleata Marcine "Marcine" Hayes were married on 27 March 1943 in Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.⁴ He died on 26 July 1992, at age 70, in Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.^4,3 He was buried in American Mausoleum, Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.³

Robert John Behrens had reference number 57181. U.S. Navy.³ OBITUARY - (Find-A-Grave)

Robert was the son of John and Anna Wagner Behrens.
He married Marcine Hayes on March 27, 1943, in Peoria.

GRAVE MARKER

BEHRENS

ROBERT J
1922 1992

MARCINE
1921

PLAQUE AFFIXED TO GRAVE MARKER

ROBERT J BEHRENS
US NAVY
JAN 1 1922 JUL 26 1992.

Citations

[S9550] Obituary - Blanche E. (Chinowth) Hayes
[S12452] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1 (Ancestry.com)
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S11476] Obituary - Oleata Marcine (Hayes) Behrens

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Thelma Jeanne Hayes^1,2,3,4

F, #56865, b. 7 December 1924, d. 14 July 2015

Parents

Father	Walter Barnett "Walt" Hayes (b. 24 February 1881, d. 5 April 1964)
Mother	Blanche Elaine Chinowth (b. 4 February 1889, d. 4 December 1972)

Pedigree Link

Family: Melvin Floyd "Mel" Ackerman (b. 16 December 1923, d. 19 December 2005)

Daughter	Kathy Ackerman
Son	Chris Ackerman
Son	Jim Ackerman
Daughter	Marjorie Jean "Margie" Ackerman
Son	Stanley E. "Stan" Ackerman
Son	Eric O. Ackerman+
Son	Quentin T. "Quent" Ackerman

BASIC FACTS

Thelma Jeanne Hayes was born on 7 December 1924 in Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.^1,5 She and Melvin Floyd "Mel" Ackerman were married on 3 February 1951 in Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.⁵ She died on 14 July 2015, at age 90, in Morton, Tazewell Co., Illinois.⁵ She was buried in Cremated, location of ashes unknown.⁴

Thelma Jeanne Hayes had reference number 57182. She resided in Morton, Tazewell Co., Illinois (1972, 1981, 2015.)^3,6,7 She was enumerated on the census in Peoria County, Illinois (1930, 1940.) She was a Thelma and her husband, Mel, took over the family farm in 1951. They developed a herd of registered Brown Swiss cows. (obituary.)⁵ OBITUARY - Pekin Daily Times; Illinois; Wednesday, July 8, 2015 (Find-A-Grave)

Thelma J. Ackerman, 90, of Morton, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of Saturday, July 4, 2015, at the family farm.
She was born Dec. 7, 1924, in Peoria to Walter B. and Blanche Chinowth Hayes. She married Melvin Ackerman Feb. 3, 1951, in Peoria. He preceded her in death on Dec. 19, 2005.
She was also preceded in death by one grandson, Peter, in 2002; two brothers and three sisters.
Surviving are her children, Kathy (Erie Jones) Ackerman of Seattle, Wash., Margie (Terry) Mottelson of Aurora, Ind., Stan (Catherine) Ackerman of Houston, Texas, Eric (Gayle) Ackerman of Morton, Chris (LeAnn) Ackerman of Seattle, Wash., Jim (Susie) Ackerman of Morton and Quentin (Julie) Ackerman of Tremont; 27 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Thelma and her husband, Mel, took over the family farm in 1951. They developed a herd of registered Brown Swiss cows which won numerous production awards and were featured on the cover of Hoard's Dairyman.
She was an active leader in 4-H clubs in Morton. Thelma was also involved in the Morton VFW Post 5921 Ladies Auxiliary.
Thelma was very devoted to her children and grandchildren, traveling the country and world to visit them.
A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 10, at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton, with the Rev. Dwight Winnett officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to service on Friday, both at the funeral home.
Cremation will be accorded following services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Morton VFW Post 5921 Ladies Auxiliary.
To offer condolences online, visit www.knappjohnson.com.

Citations

[S1625] 1930 Census, Illinois, Peoria County
[S2107] 1940 Census, Illinois, Peoria County
[S9550] Obituary - Blanche E. (Chinowth) Hayes
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S11963] Obituary - Thelma Jeanne (Hayes) Ackerman
[S9621] Obituary - Cecil E. (Hayes) Ingram
[S9576] Obituary - Budy William Hayes

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Melvin Floyd "Mel" Ackerman^1,2

M, #56866, b. 16 December 1923, d. 19 December 2005

Parents

Father	Christian Samuel Ackerman
Mother	Rosa Jacob

Pedigree Link

Family: Thelma Jeanne Hayes (b. 7 December 1924, d. 14 July 2015)

Daughter	Kathy Ackerman
Son	Chris Ackerman
Son	Jim Ackerman
Daughter	Marjorie Jean "Margie" Ackerman
Son	Stanley E. "Stan" Ackerman
Son	Eric O. Ackerman+
Son	Quentin T. "Quent" Ackerman

BASIC FACTS

Melvin Floyd "Mel" Ackerman was born on 16 December 1923 in Morton, Tazewell Co., Illinois.³ He and Thelma Jeanne Hayes were married on 3 February 1951 in Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.⁴ He died on 19 December 2005, at age 82, in Morton, Tazewell Co., Illinois.^4,3 He was buried in Cremated, location of ashes unknown.³

Melvin Floyd "Mel" Ackerman had reference number 57183. He was a Melvin and Thelma took over the family farm in 1951. They developed a herd of registered Brown Swiss cows. (obituary.)^4,3 World War II, U.S. Navy, enlisted 16 Jan 1945, released: 9 Jul 1946.^3,5 He was enumerated on the census in Tazewell County, Illinois (1930, 1940.) His Social Security Number was 360-16-3987, Issued: Illinois, last residence: Morton, Tazewell Co., Illinois.^6,7 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Bloomington, Illinois; October 13, 1945 (Genealogy prepared by bluejay_11 (Ancestry.com))

MORTON SERVICE NEWS
MORTON -- (PNS) -- Melvin Ackerman, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Ackerman, completed his course as aviation machinist's mate at the Naval Air Technical Training Center in Norman, Okla. He graduated September 28. He then had two weeks training at radar school and is now stationed at Pensacola, Fla.

OBITUARY - The Peoria Journal Star; Peoria, Illinois; Wednesday, December 21, 2005 (GenealogyBank.com)

MORTON - Melvin Ackerman, 82, of 26105 Harding Road, Morton, passed at 9:02 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, at the home in which he was born.
His family was by his bedside at his passing.
Melvin was born on Dec. 16, 1923, to Christian S. and Rosa (Jacob) Ackerman. He married Thelma Hayes on Feb. 3, 1951, in Peoria.
Melvin is survived by his wife, Thelma; two daughters, Kathy Ackerman (Erie Jones) of Seattle, Wash., and Margie (Terry) Mortenson of Aurora, Ind.; and five sons, Stan (Catherine) of Houston, Texas, Eric (Gayle) of Morton, Chris (LeAnn) of Auburn, Wash., Jim (Susie) of Morton and Quent (fiancee Julie Hall) of Morton. Melvin is survived by two sisters, Velma Kerr and Lenora Fort; 23 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, one sister and one grandson, Peter Ackerman.
Melvin served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was an active member of Morton VFW Post 5921 for the past 60 years. He served as post and district chaplain for many years.
Melvin was a dairy farmer for over 30 years. He developed a herd of registered Brown Swiss cows which won numerous production awards and was featured on the cover of Hoards Dairyman. Melvin retired from dairy farming in 1978.
Melvin was a leader of the Morton Labor & Laff 4-H Club for over 20 years. Melvin enjoyed playing pool and trap shooting.
For 16 years, Dad loved watching his sons wrestle. Melvin loved watching and playing softball with family, having famous family cookie and milk picnics, and dancing under the stars with local big bands. Melvin often said, I am the luckiest Grandpa in the whole wide world.
Cremation has been accorded. There will be no services. The family will receive friends and celebrate his life from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, in the Lincoln Room of the Ashland House, 201 E. Ashland Street, Morton, Ill.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Apostolic Christian Church in honor of his parents, Christian and Rosa Ackerman.
Affordable Funeral & Cremation Services of Central Illinois is in charge of arrangements.

Citations

[S9550] Obituary - Blanche E. (Chinowth) Hayes
[S5334] Genealogy prepared by bluejay_11 (Ancestry.com)
[S11350] Obituary - Melvin Ackerman
[S11963] Obituary - Thelma Jeanne (Hayes) Ackerman
[S12468] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850 - 2010 (Ancestry.com)
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S12476] U.S., Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936 - 2007 (Ancestry.com)

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Julia Frances Harp¹

F, #56867

Pedigree Link

Family: Barnett Adam Hayes

Son	Walter Barnett "Walt" Hayes+ (b. 24 February 1881, d. 5 April 1964)

BASIC FACTS

Julia Frances Harp had reference number 57184.

Citations

[S5143] Genealogy prepared by addictedtoancestry (Ancestry.com)

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Patrick Ryan¹

M, #56868

Pedigree Link

Family: Margaret Welsh

Daughter

Margaret "Maggie" Ryan+ (b. January 1864, d. before 1920)

BASIC FACTS

Patrick Ryan had reference number 57185.

Citations

[S8930] Marriage Records - Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800 - 1940 (Ancestry.com)

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Margaret Welsh¹

F, #56869

Pedigree Link

Family: Patrick Ryan

Daughter

Margaret "Maggie" Ryan+ (b. January 1864, d. before 1920)

BASIC FACTS

Margaret Welsh had reference number 57186.

Citations

[S8930] Marriage Records - Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800 - 1940 (Ancestry.com)

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Quinton Macari¹

M, #56870

Pedigree Link

Family: Julia Hewitt

Son	Ronald Ray "Ron" Macari+

Citations

[S7157] Genealogy prepared by Ronald Macari (Ancestry.com)

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Julia Hewitt¹

F, #56871

Pedigree Link

Family: Quinton Macari

Son	Ronald Ray "Ron" Macari+

Citations

[S7157] Genealogy prepared by Ronald Macari (Ancestry.com)

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Thomas Benton Smothers¹

M, #56872

Pedigree Link

Family: Isabelle Watkins

Son	William Edward "Bill" Smothers+ (b. 20 November 1924, d. 26 May 2015)

Citations

[S7157] Genealogy prepared by Ronald Macari (Ancestry.com)

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Isabelle Watkins¹

F, #56873

Pedigree Link

Family: Thomas Benton Smothers

Son	William Edward "Bill" Smothers+ (b. 20 November 1924, d. 26 May 2015)

Citations

[S7157] Genealogy prepared by Ronald Macari (Ancestry.com)

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Daniel D. "Dan" (MIO) Smothers^1,2

M, #56874

Parents

Father	William Edward "Bill" Smothers (b. 20 November 1924, d. 26 May 2015)
Mother	Ileen Helen Hayes (b. 7 March 1928, d. 8 December 1986)

Pedigree Link

Citations

[S12124] Obituary - William Edward "Bill" Smothers
[S12452] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1 (Ancestry.com)

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Karen Unknown¹

F, #56875

Pedigree Link

Citations

[S12124] Obituary - William Edward "Bill" Smothers