L.M. — A. Syska. [Group Sheet]

1. A. Syska

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Obituary:

John Bryan Regis Age 54, at rest Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at his home with his family by his side. John is finally at peace after a brave fight against lung cancer. He was born in Joliet to the late John and Kate (Judge) Regis on March 23 1956. He married Patricia M. (nee O'Shea) Regis in 1977, then moving to Elwood in 1985 where they raised two daughters Michelle Marek of Elwood and Lisa (Andy) Syska of Braidwood. John's strength for survival came from his family, but most of all from his grandchildren Bryce and Rylee Marek and Alex Syska. John worked at Stepan Chemical for 20 years, he was an Elwood Volunteer fireman, and was on the Elwood Community Day Committee for 16 years. He was a Cubs fan (yeah that's right), an avid NASCAR fan. John is survived by his brothers Jerry (Sylvia) Regis of Plainfield, Mike (Dodie) Regis of Joliet, Tom Regis of Reno NV; nephews Bill Regis of AR, Mark (Marianne) Regis of Plainfield IL; nieces Erin Dzwinel of WI and Sue Regis of Manhattan IL; great-niece and nephew, Lily and Jonathan Dzwinel. A Celebration of John Regis' life will be held on Monday, August 2, 2010 with prayers at the funeral home at 10:00 AM, John's Final Ride will be on a Harley to Woodlawn Memorial Park. Anyone who would like to bring their bike to ride with him to is welcome to. At John's request, casual attire is requested. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Assistance in Healthcare Cancer Center of America 2520 Elisha Ave. Zion, IL. 60099 Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM.

(Published in The Herald-News from July 30 to July 31, 2010)

John married P.M. O'Shea [Group Sheet]

Louis married Marie Vaughn 3 Mar 1939. Marie (daughter of Robert Napoleon Vaughn and Verna Izora Crow) was born 25 Sep 1923, Campbell, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; died , Joliet, Will County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Robert N. Vaughn, age 65, died at St. Mary's Hospital Tuesday at 10:45 p. m. after an extended illness. His home was at 201 Elmwood Place. Mr. Vaughn had been a resident of Cairo for the past 17 years.

He was born February 11, 1887 at Vienna and was married to Verna I. Crow, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Crow of Holcomb, Mo., on August 14, 1910. To this union, 15 children were born, 12 of whom are surviving.

For many years, Mr. Vaughn was engaged in the insurance business in Dunklin County, Mo. Four years prior to his retirement, he was an employe of Federal Barge Line.

Survivors include his wife, Verna; six daughters, Helen Niederkorn of Chicago, Virginia Moore of Wayne, Mich., Marie O'Shea of Lockport, Ill., Joan Thompson of St. Louis, Catherine Sapien of St. Louis, Ruth Vaughn of Chicago; six sons, Maj. Paul B. Vaughn of Pope Air Force Base, Ft. Bragg, N.C., Robert A. Vaughn of Kansas City, Mo., Billy G. and Carl B. Vaughn both of Cairo, Jimmy E. Vaughn of Metropolis and Jack A. Vaughn of Hopkins, Mo.; 24 grandchildren; his father, Marion F. Vaughn of Kennett, Mo.; several half-sisters and half-brothers and other relatives.

The body is at Karcher Brothers Funeral Home where friends may call.

Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Thursday at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Joe Caldwell officiating.

Interment will be made in Thistlewood Cemetery.

Karcher Brothers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Robert married Verna Izora Crow 13 Aug 1910, Holcomb, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA. Verna (daughter of Eason Threatmitchell Crow and Barbara Catherine Wells) was born 29 Jan 1891, Holcomb, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; died 8 Oct 1985, Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois, USA; was buried 11 Oct 1985, Beechwood Cemetery - Mounds, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Verna I. Vaugh, 94, died Tuesday, funeral Friday, Renner & Sons.

(Published in The St. Louis Post-Dispatch on October 10, 1985)



Obituary:

Verna I. Vaughn, nee Crow, 94, of Belleville, died Tuesday, October 8, 1985 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Robert Vaughn, three daughters; a son; her parents; two sisters and a brother.

Surviving are six sons, Paul B. Vaughn and Carl Vaughn, both of Belleville, Robert A. Vaughn of Boulder, CO, Billie Vaughn of Peoria, IL, Jimmie Vaughn of St. Louis, MO and Paul E. Killam of New Market, IA; five daughters, Helen Niederkorn of Scott City, MO, Virginia Moore of Wayne, MI, Marie Ollis of Crest Hill, IL, Joan Reese of Peoria, IL and Ruth Eaton of Grassy, MO; 49 grandchildren; 62 great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, at the George Renner and Sons Funeral Home in Belleville with Rev. Mansfield Hunt officiating. Burial will be in Beechwood Cemetery in Mounds, IL.

Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.

(Published in The Belleville News-Democrat on October 10, 1985)