Illinois State Genealogical Society

02/06/2026

01/06/2026

Burials from 2005 in Berlin Cemetery, Island Grove Township, Sangamon County, Illinois

Adkins, Oliver E. “Ash” PAPA SSct US Army WWII 09 Oct 1919-23 May 2003
Anders, Mary 1923-1997
Bodine, Beulah M. 1918-2000
Bodine, Charles L. Saved by grace 25 Dec 1945-12 Aug 1999
Borg, Svea S. Sweden 08 Sep 1900-03 Jun 1996
Clark Sr., Robert K. 08 Jun 1937-14 Dec 2000
Clements, Belinda J. “Sis” 24 Jun 1944-17 Aug 1997
Credit, Brue Allen 15 Apr 1961-05 Jul 1998
Credit, Irene Live long, love much, laugh often 21 Jun 1917-28 Sep 2001
Credit, Sherwood 11 Mar 1920-21 Mar 2006
Crumby, Pearl L. 05 Aug 1920-28 Feb 2000
Douglas, Rosalene E. 1918-2004
Estes, Debra Lea Mother 07 Feb 1955-29 Jan 1995
Flynn, Dorothy L. Mother 24 Aug 1925-06 Mar 1998
Franklin, Wallace D. 05 Apr 1936-24 Jun 2000
Glossop, Linda A. Always and forever 04 Feb 1947-20 Feb 2004
Harlan, F. Ivan 23 Apr 1917-19 Mar 1996
Hatalla, George Bryant Son 18 Mar 1925-26 Jan 1998
Higgins, Marjorie E. 15 Oct 1923-29 Jun 1997
Horn, Virginia R. Frog on a lilly pad 27 Dec 1957-05 Apr 2005
Jones, David Leon Beloved son brother & husband 03 Apr 1962-25 Jul 1998
Koke, Ruth E. 07 Oct 1905-17 Feb 2005
Koke, Thomas V. MMI US Navy Korea Vietnam 23 Oct 1928-30 Jan 1996
Lewis, John E. 23 Mar 1928-17 May 2001
Parker, Helen E. 1904-1996
Parker, John E. 1926-2003
Pierceall, Roy R. 18 May 1912-18 Jul 2002
Pletz, Julia Michelle Granddaughter 27 Jun 1958-13 Sep 2002
Prince, Floyd POW, Yankees emblems 14 Jul 1921-20 May 2004
Pyle, Kenneth C. 03 Sep 1928-16 Jan 2000
Robertson, Marjorie Elizabeth 31 Mar 1937-22 Aug 2004
Beloved daughter, sister, aunt, teacher, & friend
Ruble, Elsie M. 17 Jun 1916-26 Feb 2006
Salmon, Janice Marie In loving memory 23 Aug 1947-25 Feb 1995
Sheppard, Dwayne Edward “Eddie” 19 Dec 1965-02 Dec 2001
Beloved husband to Debbie, Father to Shayne & Jennifer
Sheppard, Patricia A. Mom 10 Oct 1932-24 Feb 2001
Simpson, Mildred A. Mom 18 May 1910-15 Aug 2001

Tomlin, Ashley M. To our beloved daughter 09 Sep 1986-10 Jan 1995
Tomlin, Brian Austin ? - 22 Jun 1995
Wake, Wilda J. Aunt 01 Apr 1917-03 Jan 2005
Willhite, Jack A. In loving memory 16 Sep 1955-10 Jun 2001
Witham, G. Pauline 05 Mar 1907-21 Jun 2000

31/05/2026

How to Post a Message on the Internet
from [email protected]

The SUBJECT Line is the most important, why is this? Many members belong to many lists and may receive 100-200 e-mail a day. They look at the SUBJECT Line and if it does not relate to them they delete it, do not bother reading the body of the e-mail. Also there are e-mail programs where it only liststhe SUBJECT Line and the member decides if they will receive that e-mail.I list my surnames in CAPITAL LETTERS. (SURNAME - Birth Date - Death Date -Location (If you have this information)BODY OF LETTER - Again list surnames in Capital Letters such as (Jane BROWN). It is best not to list too many queries in one e-mail. If you have several surnames break them up in separate e-mail. List a short family story if you should have one. If you are willing to share the information you have, then mention this. If you are starting out and have nothing, it is important to list this also.And last but very important. As soon as you receive a response, no matter if it is helpful or not, THANK that person.

31/05/2026

Lesser Known Locality Names in Sangamon County

Cass’ Grove - Now Buffalo Hart
Cherry Hills - Now part of Springfield
Chinkapin Hill - Post office established 12/28/1869 dissolved 11/27/1874.
CIMIC - Rural Free Delivery Divernon. Central Illinois and Midland Railroad/Illinois Central Railroad. The name is coinage from the initials of the two railroads. Formerly Pawnee Junction. This place is currently a antique mall.
Clarksville - Now Berry, Illinois.
Clear Creek - Post office established 9/29/1830; changed to Mechanicsburg 7/15/1839; now Mechanicsburg
Cleveland - Now Loami
Coal Shaft Station - In state atlas, 1876; now part of Springfield
Compro - Rural Free Delivery Auburn. Chicago & Northwestern Railroad.
Converse Branch - Rural Free Delivery Springfield, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Country Club Acres - Now part of Springfield
Crossplains - Post office established changed from Cross Plains, 2/27/1895 dissolved 10/4/1897.

There are many more names that will be listed in future issues of the quarterly. These names appear in Illinois Place Names edited by William E. Keller, Occasional Publications, Number 55, Springfield, Illinois: Illinois State Historical Society, 1989.

31/05/2026

After nearly five years of research and writing, Ghost Towns of Stephenson County: The History of Forgotten Rural Communities During Their First 100 Years is now available through the Stephenson County Historical Society.

This 300-page book chronicles the history of more than 75 communities that once existed throughout Stephenson County. Filled with over 550 historic photographs, maps, and illustrations, the book brings to life the people, businesses, schools, churches, and stories that helped shape our county’s earliest years.

The book debuted at the Stephenson County Historical Society Annual Dinner in April 2026 and has been met with tremendous community interest. We are currently finishing the final shipment of pre-orders and appreciate everyone’s patience and support throughout this process.

Once all pre-orders have been fulfilled, the book will be available for purchase in the Stephenson County Historical Society Gift Shop.

Available Formats
• Paperback Edition – $40
• Hardcover Edition – $60

Thank you to everyone who has supported this project. We are excited to share this important piece of Stephenson County history with the community and future generations.

31/05/2026

Some other resources:

A bold talk show about race, identity, and culture from the BIPOC perspective.

31/05/2026

Here are some sites to visit:
https://www.pbs.org/show/american-muslims-a-history-revealed/

https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/american-muslims-a-history-revealed/

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzkQfVIJun2LOI-FeVydE9Z7BsYwahJO6

A series of six short documentary films that reveal and explore the early history of Muslims in America. The series is hosted by three leading American Musli...