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     Eldon Harold Hayes was also known as "Dick". He was born on 19 August 1912 at Illinois.¹ He was the son of William Henry Hayes and Bertha Marie Schutte.¹ Eldon Harold Hayes married Pearl Elizabeth Holman, daughter of Charles H. Holman and Ann E. Pelton, on 16 July 1936 at Cook Co., IL. Eldon Harold Hayes died in April 1984 at Cook Co., IL, at age 71. He was buried in April 1984 at Riverview Cemetery, Marseilles, LaSalle Co., IL, Findagrave #32891606.

     Elizabeth Hayes was born on 24 August 1797. She married William Straight. Elizabeth Hayes died in 1843 at Wetzel Co., Virginia (now WV).

     Ella May Hayes was born on 24 April 1915 at Idaho.¹ She married Martin Leonard Woods on 14 September 1936 at Lewis and Clark Co., MT. Ella May Hayes and Martin Leonard Woods were divorced before October 1966. Ella May Hayes died on 9 July 1989 at age 74. She was buried in July 1989 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Seattle, King Co., WA, Findagrave #103683782.

     Eloise Ellen Hayes was born on 30 November 1921 at Peoria Co., IL. She was the daughter of Charles Francis Hayes and Doretta Regina Hogan. Eloise Ellen Hayes married Gerald Rudloff on 20 December 1947 at Peoria Co., IL, no children. Eloise Ellen Hayes died on 22 December 2002 at Bartonville, Peoria Co., IL, at age 81. She was buried in December 2002 at Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #148397385.

     Elsie Sarah Hayes was born on 24 March 1920 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of William Robert Hayes and Elsie Reiff Price.

     Elwood Phillip Hayes was born on 20 September 1926 at Beaman, Pettis Co., MO. He was the son of William Philip Hayes and Orlena R. Snapp. Elwood Phillip Hayes married Mary Elizabeth McNew on 24 August 1947 at Pettis Co., MO. Elwood Phillip Hayes died on 27 May 2005 at Sedalia, Pettis Co., MO, at age 78. He was buried in May 2005 at Union Cemetery, Sedalia, Pettis Co., MO, Findagrave #97734470.

     Everett Hayes married Mabel Mandorin.

     Frances M. Hayes was born on 24 September 1924 at Princeville, Peoria Co., IL. She was the daughter of Charles Francis Hayes and Doretta Regina Hogan. Frances M. Hayes married James A. Lewis, son of Ernest A. Lewis and Irene Z. Bruder, on 23 December 1943 at Princeville, Peoria Co., IL. Frances M. Hayes died on 29 January 2002 at Peoria Co., IL, at age 77 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Frances M. Lewis, 77, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, at her Edwards residence.

Born Sept. 24, 1924, in Princeville to Charles and Doretta Hogan Hayes, she married James Lewis on Dec. 23, 1943, in Princeville. He preceded her in death.

She also was preceded in death by one sister and two granddaughters.

Surviving are two sons, James (and Shirlee) and Kenneth (and Shirley); five daughters, June (and Ron) Loser, Patricia (and Harry) Frisby, Dorita (and Paul) Grove, Wanda (and Bruce) Wagner and Carla Choate; and two sisters, Elouise (and Gerald) Rudloff and Louise Gardner.

Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.

She was buried in February 2002 at Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #147026223.

     Fred Jesse Hayes was born on 8 November 1878 at Titusville, Crawford Co., PA.¹ He married Mildred Estella Hopkins. Fred Jesse Hayes died on 14 August 1951 at Roseburg, Douglas Co., OR, at age 72.

     Gladys Pauline Hayes was born on 20 December 1915. She married Noah Blizzard on 22 February 1932. Gladys Pauline Hayes died on 9 July 1997 at age 81.

     Henry H. Hayes married Marietta Elizabeth Walton, daughter of Isaac Walton and Martha Humes, on 24 January 1876.

     Ileen Helen Hayes was born on 7 March 1928 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. She was the daughter of Walter Barnett Hayes and Blanche Elaine Chinowth. Ileen Helen Hayes married William Edward Smothers, son of Thomas Benton Smothers and Isabelle Watkins, on 10 February 1950 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL,

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.


NOTE: The names of their children reflect the parents' sense of humor. The children were give middle initials only, but not middle names. Thus they were "Tom E.", "Dan D.", and "Nan C."


Note: Illeen was born Helen Aileen Hayes. She had her name legally changed when she was in high school.

Ileen Helen Hayes died on 8 December 1986 at Peoria Co., IL, at age 58

Death Notice -- Journal Star; Peoria, Illinois; Wednesday, December 10, 1986; Page 22 (GenealogyBank.com):

Woman found dead in car
A 58-year-old woman apparently died of carbon monoxide poisoning Monday in the garage of her home at 4516 Nelson.

Ileen Smothers was pronounced dead at 6:45 p.m. at Methodist Medical Center. Her husband, Richard, summoned police to the home about 5:20 p.m.

Police found the woman in the front seat of a car in the garage. A piece of vacuum cleaner hose was found attached to the exhaust pipe and leading to the left front of the car, police said.

The victim's husband told police he turned the car's engine off after finding his wife unconscious. Police said they found no sign of life when they arrived.


OBITUARY - Journal Star; Peoria, Illinois; Wednesday, December 10, 1986; Page 38 (GenealogyBank.com)

Ileen Smothers
Mrs. Ileen Smothers, 58, a resident of 4516 N. Nelson Drive for the past 12 years and of Peoria all her life, died at 8:18 p.m. Monday at Methodist Medical Center.

She was found in her car in the garage at her home, and was apparently the victim of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Born March 7, 1928, in Peoria to Walter B. and Blanche Chiniworth Hayes, she married William E. Smothers Feb. 10, 1950, in Peoria.

Surviving are her husband, two sons, one daughter, one brother, two sisters and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Wilton Mortuary, the Rev. James M. Sandy officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the local mental health unit.

She was buried in December 1986 at Saint Josephs Cemetery, West Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #129950179.

     Irene Blanche Hayes was born on 25 May 1889 at Peoria Co., IL.^1,2 She was the daughter of Abraham Lincoln Hayes and Sarah Catherine Dollison.¹ Irene Blanche Hayes married Charles Earl Burns, son of Charles Sumner Burns and Catherine Anna McNeal, in 1909 at Princeville, Peoria Co., IL. Irene Blanche Hayes died on 20 June 1977 at Princeville, Peoria Co., IL, at age 88. She was buried in June 1977 at Princeville Township Cemetery, Princeville, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #23527676.

     Isabella Hayes married John Hutsinpiller, son of Jacob Hotsinpiller and Maria Elisabetha Huber, in 1833.

     James Hayes married Letty (?).

     James C. Hayes was born on 26 May 1936 at Lincoln, Logan Co., IL; son of Bertram and Henrietta (Dunlevey) Hayes. He began military service Korean War service, U.S. Navy, Seaman Recruit. He married Sue A. Harrison, daughter of James William Harrison and Vivian Irene Curry, on 20 June 1959 at Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL. James C. Hayes died on 24 September 2016 at age 80

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

James C. Hayes, 80, of Searcy, Ark., formerly of Springfield, died at 10:10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016.

James was born May 26, 1936 in Lincoln, the son of Bertram and Henrietta Dunlevey Hayes. He married Sue A. Harrison on June 20, 1959 in Springfield; she preceded him in death on Jan. 10, 2013. She will be remembered during James' ceremonies and will be inurned with him at Camp Butler National Cemetery.

James graduated from Lanphier High School and attended a meat cutting school in Toledo, Ohio. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy as a Seaman Recruit. He began working as a Meat Cutter for Caster's Grocery and then as a Shipping Clerk for Eastern Packaging. He also worked in the warehouses of both Pepsi-Cola and Coca-Cola. He retired from the print shop in St. John's Hospital. James was very proud of raising his children, as well as caring for 25 foster children. He was a member of Church of Christ, where he served as a Deacon, and was involved in small groups. James enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, eagles, NASCAR and football.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Karen Winner; brother, Riley Hayes; and two sisters, Janera Dickerson and Ruth Creemens.

He is survived by his son, James W. (wife, Kim) Hayes of Sherman, Ill; three daughters, Jamie Winner of Searcy, Ark., Dawn (husband, Doug) Winder of Monticello, Ill., and Alison (husband, Andy) Boosinger of Springfield, Ill; 14 grandchildren, Bobby (wife, Brittney) Winner of Searcy, Ark., Sarah (husband, Douglas) Martin of Amarillo, Texas, Caitlin (husband, Alex) Forcier of Searcy, Ark., Brittny Winner of Cabot, Ark., Douglas Winder II of Arthur, Ill., Danielle (husband, Jake) King of Monticello, Ill., Andrea (husband, Steven) McGee of Decatur, Ill., Somer (husband, Tim) Wiseheart of Springfield, Ill., Corey (wife, Sierra) Boosinger of Springfield, Ill., Shauna (husband, Chino) Arocho of Springfield, Ill., Hunter & Chase Hayes both of Springfield, Ill., Tyler and Kenton Baskett both of Sherman, Ill; 11 great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Zachary Winner of Searcy, Ark., Lainey, Evangeline, and Kenley Martin of Amarillo, Texas, Audra Winder of Arthur, Ill., Graeson, Kensington, and Remington King of Monticello, Ill., Talia McGee of Decatur, Ill., and Andrew Wiseheart of Springfield, Ill; sister, Linda Vandiver of Springfield, Ill; many nieces and nephews; three brothers-in-law, Richard Harrison of Springfield, Ill., Dennis (wife, Lois) Harrison of Sherman, Ill., and Gary (wife, Kathy) Harrison of Dawson, Ill; three sisters-in-law, Marilyn Johnson of Springfield, Ill., Phyllis Harrison of Dawson, Ill., and Becky (husband, Pete) Ochs of Springfield, Ill.

Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center following the visitation.

Visitation: Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Memorial Ceremony: 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, with Pastor Rex Crossland and Doug Winder officiating. Inurnment of James and Sue will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery Columbarium.

Military honors will be provided by Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County.

He was buried in 2016 at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Findagrave #170703091.

     John Hayes was the son of James Hayes and Letty (?) John Hayes married Mary Parrett, daughter of Joseph Parrett and Anna Maria Wendel, before 1805.

     John Jackson Hayes was the son of John Hayes and Mary Parrett.

     Lynette Sue Hayes was buried at Newark Memorial Gardens. She died on 21 February 1959 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. She was born on 21 February 1959 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.

     Lynne Joan Hayes was born on 26 September 1942 at Melrose Park, Cook Co., IL. She was the daughter of Eldon Harold Hayes and Pearl Elizabeth Holman. Lynne Joan Hayes lived in 1993 at Palatine, Cook Co., IL. She died on 2 August 2001 at age 58. She was buried in August 2001 at Evergreen Cemetery, Barrington, Cook Co., IL, Findagrave #140937164.

     Margaret Hayes was born circa 1715. She was the daughter of Richard Hayes. Margaret Hayes married Jeremiah Starr, son of John Starr and Mary Thompson, on 27 October 1746 at London Grove Meeting, London Grove Twp., Chester Co., PA. Margaret Hayes died in 1793.

     Marjorie Patricia Hayes was born on 30 July 1908 at Galesburg, Knox Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Garfield Hayes and Myrtle May Jackson.¹ Marjorie Patricia Hayes married Edwin N. Smith after April 1940. Marjorie Patricia Hayes died on 24 November 1987 at age 79. She was buried in November 1987 at East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg, Knox Co., IL, Findagrave #124235999.

     Martha W. Hayes was born on 11 December 1869 at Pendleton, Madison Co., IN. She was the daughter of Seth Hayes and Marietta Elizabeth Walton. Martha W. Hayes married Robert Walter Cheyney on 10 June 1891 at Unionville, Chester Co., PA.

     Mary Ann Hayes was born on 22 November 1818 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married Nicholas Kline in 1842. Mary Ann Hayes died on 20 March 1878 at age 59. She was buried in March 1878 at Kline Family Graveyard, Franklin Co., PA, Findagrave #179495130.

     Mary Augusta Hayes was born on 17 December 1896. She married William Howard Barger. Mary Augusta Hayes died on 24 August 1972 at age 75. She was buried in August 1972 at Linwood Park Cemetery, Boone, Boone Co., IA, Findagrave #48931674.

     Mary Frances Hayes was born on 26 July 1933 at Beaman, Pettis Co., MO. She was the daughter of William Philip Hayes and Orlena R. Snapp. Mary Frances Hayes married Raymond Louis Hopper on 16 February 1952 at Sedalia, Pettis Co., MO. Mary Frances Hayes died on 28 August 2019 at Sedalia, Pettis Co., MO, at age 86

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

SEDALIA - Mary Frances Hopper, 86, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Sylvia Thompson Residential Center.

She was born July 26, 1933, in Beaman, a daughter of William Phillip and Orlena Snapp Hayes. On Feb. 16, 1952, in Sedalia, MO, she was united in marriage to Raymond Louis Hopper who preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 2006.

Mary was baptized at Memorial Baptist Church on September 20, 1944. She was a 1951 graduate of Hughesville High School. In her early years, she was a homemaker and a caretaker. After her children were in school she worked at Interstate Studios. She retired from Bothwell Regional Hospital after 26 years as a housekeeper. She was an active member at Calvary Baptist Church and loved working with the Kitchen Committee. Over the years she taught and assisted with Vacation Bible School, Sunday School, and worked in the nursery.
Her passion was her yard and flowers and she mowed her own grass until the age of 83. She was an awesome cook and hosted large family dinners on a weekly basis for family and friends into her 80s. Families grew and larger tables were required to serve all to a sit down meal in Thanksgiving fashion every week. She loved quilting, embroidery, and cross stitching. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She always felt blessed to be able to share in their lives.

Surviving are a daughter, Valarie Swanson (Keith) of Cole Camp and a son Phillip Hopper (Kathy) of Sedalia; daughter in law Vicki Webb (Robert); a brother William Lee Hayes of Holden; seven grandchildren Meghan Zimmerschied (Jason), Doug Swanson (Katie), Lance Hopper (Danielle), Ryan Hopper (Teah), Rachel Nevils (Matt), Jessica Young (Joe), and Ashley Webb; ten great-grandchildren and a very special friend Joe Kabler.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Clifford Wade Hopper and Timothy Ray Hopper; and one brother Elwood Phillip Hayes.
The family is mourning the loss of their Mother and Grandmother, but celebrating her long life of loving, caring, and teaching of life's lessons. She will be truly missed and the memories of her will be cherished by the ones she loved and everyone she touched forever.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 1, 2019, at Heckart Funeral Home, with Pastor Don Satterwhite officiating.

Casket bearers will be her grandsons Doug Swanson, Lance Hopper, Jason Zimmerschied, Joe Young, Wyatt and Blake Zimmerschied.

Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, August 31, 2019, at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Calvary Baptist Church.
Published in SedaliaDemocrat.com on Aug. 30, 2019.

     Mary Margaret Hayes was also known as "Goldie". She was born in March 1891 at Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Lincoln Hayes and Sarah Catherine Dollison.¹ Mary Margaret Hayes died on 3 July 1948 at Princeville, Stark Co., IL, at age 57.

     Matilda Hayes was born in December 1830 at Guernsey Co. (probably), OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edmund Hayes and Berthenice (?)³ Matilda Hayes married William Cline, son of David Cline and Elizabeth DeLong, on 19 March 1851 at Belmont Co., OH, Five children born, four living as of 1900 census.²

     Maude Belle Hayes was born in July 1897 at Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Lincoln Hayes and Sarah Catherine Dollison.¹

     Michael Hayes married Mary O'Donnell.