Robson Steven Shankland
M, b. 23 November 1981, #358
Howard Andrew Shankland
M, b. 14 October 1892, d. 9 July 1953, #359
- Biography*: AGED MAN HURT IN AUTO CRASH; DRIVER FLEES
H.M. Stewart, Aged 76, Kenosha, Wis., Victim of Cross Roads Motor Accident.
PNEUMONIA IS FEARED
Henry M. Stewart, aged 76 years, of Kenosha, Wis., lies in St. Francis hospital suffering
from two broken ribs, a dislocated collar bone and scalp wounds received late yesterday afternoon
near Stanford. Dr. C.U. Collins who is attending the injured man said that tho he was resting
easily after the accident that there was grave danger of pneumonia in case of the fractured ribs had
penetrated the lung tissue. Whether this condition exists cannot be determined at this time.
The accidetn occurred about a half mile from Stanford. Stewart accompanied by his son-in-law, Howard A. Shanklang of San Jose, was returning from a visit to Bloomington in the Ford
touring car belonging to William H. Gier of San Jose. They were going along at a fair rate of
speed and were about half a mile beyond Sanford when suddenly a large touring car traveling a
a high rate of speed appeared at a cross road. Neither car had time to avoid the other and the big
car hit the Ford a glancing blow, overturning it. Stewart was pinned under the side of the car
which rested on his chest.
Shanklang was thrown nearly clear of the overturned auto and Gier managed to escape
with a few minor scratches. The large car never stopped and at present no trace has been found
of it or its occupants. It is supposed to be either a Buick six of a Hudson Supersix.
Shanklang and Gier after freeing themselves from the overturned machine managed to lift
it from Stewart's chest. They then carried him to a nearby form house, from which the party
were taken to Stanford. An auto was then secured and the trip was made overland to San Jose,
where the Peoria train had been held for forty-five minutes to bring Stewart to this city for
treatment.
The trip from the Union station to the hospital was made in a hurry by the ambulance and
was met at the hospital by Drs. Collins and Haskins. An examination by the doctors showed the
injuries of the aged man to be two broken ribs, a broken collar bone, and a long gash over the
right eye.
Dr. Milligan of San Jose accompanied Stewart and Shanklang to this city. Both Shanklang
and Gier were injured, tho neither seriously. Shanklang sustained a severe cut on his leg and his
body bore a number of bruises and cuts. Gier's injuries were attended to in San Jose, and he was
not brought to this city.
After Stewart's wounds had been attended to. Shanklang and Dr. Milligan returned to
Pekin on the Terminal and took an auto from there to San Jose, reaching home shortly after
midnight.
- Birth*: Howard was born on 14 October 1892 at Chandlerville, Cass Co IL.1
- He was the son of James Marion Shankland and Lydia Elizabeth Griffin.
- Marriage*: He married Mary Eliza Brian on 21 April 1917 at Petersburg IL. PEKIN TEACHER BECOMES BRIDE OF SAN JOSE MAN
The marriage of Howard Andrew Shankland and Miss Mary Eliza Brian was a complete
surprise to their friends of San Jose. On Saturday they motored to Petersburg in the afternoon
and were married by the Rev. W.S. Hunter at the M.E. parsonage. They tipped the clerk to keep
the marriage a secret, but when they got home they kept the secret only over night and Sunday
informed their friends and relatives of their marriage. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
H.H. Stewart and was born in Grayville. She came to this city when five years old and graduated
from the San Jose high school. The past six years she taught in the schools of Mason and
Tazewell counties. At present she is teaching in Third grade in the Lincoln school in this city and
will finish her year's work. The groom is the youngest son of Mrs. Lydia Shankland and was
born near Chandlerville. He is a graduate of the San Jose high school. He taught school three
years and resigned to accept Route No. 2 out of San Jose. They will reside with the groom's
mother..
- Will*: He made a will at Kenosha Kenosha Co WI.
- Death*: Howard died on 9 July 1953 at Kenosha Kenosha Co WI at age 60. .
** OBITUARY **
Howard A. Shankland, 60, 6024 24th ave, died at his home Thursday following a sudden illness. He was born in Chandlerville, Ill., Oct. 14th 1892, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James M. Shankland, and received his education there. On April 21, 1917, he was married to Miss Mary Brian.
Shankland formerly was secretary of the Kenosha Community Fund for 15 years. He was also a former Nash Motors employee and at the time of his death was employed at the Brosk Office Supply and associated with the Sunset Ridge Cemetery Association. He was a member of the First Methodist curch, Masonic Southport Lodge 343, and the Loyal Order of the Moose.
He is survived by his widow; a son John H., and a daughter, Mrs. John Adams, both of Chicago; a brother Adrian of Floyd Iowa, and five grandchildren..
- Burial*: His body was interred in July 1953 at Kenosha Kenosha Co WI.
Family: Mary Eliza Brian b. 17 August 1893, d. 15 September 1987
- Marriage*: He married Mary Eliza Brian on 21 April 1917 at Petersburg IL. PEKIN TEACHER BECOMES BRIDE OF SAN JOSE MAN
The marriage of Howard Andrew Shankland and Miss Mary Eliza Brian was a complete
surprise to their friends of San Jose. On Saturday they motored to Petersburg in the afternoon
and were married by the Rev. W.S. Hunter at the M.E. parsonage. They tipped the clerk to keep
the marriage a secret, but when they got home they kept the secret only over night and Sunday
informed their friends and relatives of their marriage. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
H.H. Stewart and was born in Grayville. She came to this city when five years old and graduated
from the San Jose high school. The past six years she taught in the schools of Mason and
Tazewell counties. At present she is teaching in Third grade in the Lincoln school in this city and
will finish her year's work. The groom is the youngest son of Mrs. Lydia Shankland and was
born near Chandlerville. He is a graduate of the San Jose high school. He taught school three
years and resigned to accept Route No. 2 out of San Jose. They will reside with the groom's
mother..
- Norah Kathryn Shankland+ b. 12 Dec 1917, d. May 1995
- John Howard Shankland+ b. 12 Aug 1919, d. 16 Mar 2004
Citations:
- [S17] Illinois county historical biographs outbid on ebay someone emailed.
Mary Eliza Brian
F, b. 17 August 1893, d. 15 September 1987, #360
- Biography*: .
The following letter was written by my Grandmother when she was between the ages of 4 and 10 when her sister Margaret was still alive. It was written in cursive, in broad pencil and I would assume she was in second grade at the time approx 7 - 8 years old.
To my dear mama. I will rite to you. I want to see you. is margaret having a good time.I wish i could see margaret and you grandma is riteing to ant melley wile I my rite to you There is going to be a picnic at the river neaxt weak.
grandma and i is going.
Grandma gave me a book.
I am going to church with grandma. I am havin a good time.
Mamme was here yesterday. we got three dusin eggs in tonights.
will you come down to grayvile or do you want me to come home
Mrs eadsnck come just to see me. and I giv herr the pictur. and she prested it on her heart. and said she was so to get it.
Was here to see me love to all and a kiss for margaret. right soon.
Mary Eliza
brian
The following letter was addressed to Carrie, which we think is Mary Caroline Arington
who ended up marring Howards brother Adrian, Feb 1913.
San Jose, Ill.,
Sept. 1910.
Dear Carrie,-We are in great trouble Carrie I'm afraid you will have to come to Havana
if you see me when you come home. I suppose Tot and Lillian gave you particulars but the boys
went to Havana today and Rosco was talking to Bev Rapp himself. If the boys don't compromise
we girls have got to go. The sheriff came yesterday and only had papers for three Kenneth, Mick
and Charlie Campbell. Howard, Jess Cunningham & Harress were not arrested. Ain't it awful?
Just imagine Carrie I am upright member of the M.E. church of SanJose, Ill. and expectant
teacher of the Mason County schools arrested for stealing water melons from Benjamin Rapps
corn field. Fred said if anybody but H.S. had been with me he would have payed my fine but as
it is I've got to lay it out. Oh lord, nobody knows it, but I'm scared green. No joking I'm afraid
we will be taken, old Bev won't have any mercy. Mr. Harry and every body knows it. What will
Joe say? I wrote to him yesterday morning and got an answer this our new principal to fine.
Makes the kids walk chalk. I had a date with a fellow in Mason City Sunday and it rained. He
was coming up in his dads auto and so didn't get here. Went to Red mens picnic last week down
south of M.C. last Tuesday. Never had such a rotten time in my life. Was going to stay to the
dance maybe & I with Houseworth & Gunther but Maymes aunt said not to and we didn't. They
were mad as blazes but have got a date with him down at the fair & unless I'm in jail I'm going
to keep it.
Ray and Mae are here. Henry is as onry as ever. took the taxs off of all four of Freds
buggy wheels yesterday.
Lillian and Mary are terribly on the outs. She is afraid Mary wants Mick. He took her
to steal watermelons two nights. We went to Rapps one night the night before you left. Didn't
get to tell you that morning. No it wasn't either it was the night of the K.P. picnic. We, had the
rottenest time at the picnic nothing doing at all. but Mayme Tot & I all went down to Marys for
supper. Then up to Hals and danced till 9 oclock then Kenneth Tot, Mayme & Oscar, mick &
Mary, Lillian & Paul all went up to Raps right up to the house back of the church and got
watermelons. Then we ate them and tore around every peace will tell you details when you get
home. Maye & I stayed all night at Tots and got in at 12:15.
I certainly would like to see Cad. From this letter I think I'll be wearing clothes like that
before long.
Oscar and Mary came down Sat afternoon and wanted to know if I was making my stripes
Mary says she'll not wear them if they're not becoming. Club meets at our house next Sat. I
wish you were going to be here. I want to have golden rod for decoration, orange colored ice
cream, white cake with golden frosting and orangeade. Then I wanted a few salted almonds.
Maybe I'll get it all and maybe I won't. Mama is in a bad humor as you can well imagine. I've
been with Howard twice. You'll have to make this out the best you can. It takes every minute
of my time for study. I haven't been up town at all since Saturday. Tell every body hello for me.
Will write again but thought I'd hustle this in todays mail.
Love,
Birdie
Mary Eliza Brian Shankland was raised in a small rural town, at the turn of the Century, by a loving Mother, and Stepfather, surrounded by caring relatives, and life long friends. These influences shaped her life until the day she died.
She loved to tell stories of her days in San Jose and entertained us with the same. She saved old photographs, letters and important documents. She was involved in her church. She never missed a birthday or family function. She continued her relationships with her friends until the end both by letter writing, visiting, and reunions. She graduated from high school in a class of 9. At her 75th reunion 5 classmates attended.
OBITUARY
Margaret Brian was born in San Jose, July 10,1897 and died Oct. 12, 1903, aged 6 yrs.
3 mos 2 days, after a bsief illness of only four daye duration.
She entered the San Jose Public schools at the begining of the fall term proving herself an
exceptional bright child anb precocious child.
She leaves to mourn her loss her mother, step-father, an only sister and a host of other
relatives.
The funeral was conducted Tuesday from the M.E. church, Rev. J.L. Dickson officating.
LOVELY CHILD DIES.
Little Margaret Brian, the six-year-old daughter of Mrs. H.A. Stewart, died at her home
in San Jose at 1 o'clock Monday morning, death resulting from acute indigestion. She entered
the public schools at San Jose at the opening of the fall term and was remarkably bright and
precocious. She was a lovely blossom who endeared everyone to her and leaves a host to mourn
her untimely loss. She is mourned by a stricken mother and step-father and one sister, Mary
Eliza. Funeral occurred Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment at Delavan. Rev. McCarty of this place
went up Monday to console the sorrowing parents.
MRS. NORA STEWART DIES AT HER RESIDENCE
Mrs. Nora Brian Stewart, 93, 6204 24th Ave., died at her home Sunday morning following
a long illness. Her husband, Henry Stewart, had preceded her in death on February, 1930.
Mrs. Stewart was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Charles on April 14, 1867 in
Grayville, Ill. She moved to Kenosha in 1916. On Nov. 6, 1892, she was united in marriage to
John M. Brian, who preceded her in death Oct. 27, 1897. She married Henry Stewart June 21,
1899. She was a member of the First Methodist Church. Survivors include: One daughter, Mrs.
Mary Shankland, Kenosha; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one niece, Miss
Charlotte Meyers, Kenosha. She was preceded in death by one son and one daughter.
- Birth*: Mary was born on 17 August 1893 at Grayville IL.
- She was the daughter of John Milligan Brian and Norah Eliza Charles.
- Marriage*: She married Howard Andrew Shankland on 21 April 1917 at Petersburg IL. PEKIN TEACHER BECOMES BRIDE OF SAN JOSE MAN
The marriage of Howard Andrew Shankland and Miss Mary Eliza Brian was a complete
surprise to their friends of San Jose. On Saturday they motored to Petersburg in the afternoon
and were married by the Rev. W.S. Hunter at the M.E. parsonage. They tipped the clerk to keep
the marriage a secret, but when they got home they kept the secret only over night and Sunday
informed their friends and relatives of their marriage. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
H.H. Stewart and was born in Grayville. She came to this city when five years old and graduated
from the San Jose high school. The past six years she taught in the schools of Mason and
Tazewell counties. At present she is teaching in Third grade in the Lincoln school in this city and
will finish her year's work. The groom is the youngest son of Mrs. Lydia Shankland and was
born near Chandlerville. He is a graduate of the San Jose high school. He taught school three
years and resigned to accept Route No. 2 out of San Jose. They will reside with the groom's
mother..
- Death*: Mary died on 15 September 1987 at Dupage Co IL at age 94.
- Burial*: Her body was interred in 1987 at Kenosha Kenosha Co WI.
Family: Howard Andrew Shankland b. 14 October 1892, d. 9 July 1953
- Norah Kathryn Shankland+ b. 12 Dec 1917, d. May 1995
- John Howard Shankland+ b. 12 Aug 1919, d. 16 Mar 2004
Norah Kathryn Shankland
F, b. 12 December 1917, d. May 1995, #361
- Birth*: Norah was born on 12 December 1917 at San Jose Mason Co IL.
- She was the daughter of Howard Andrew Shankland and Mary Eliza Brian.
- Marriage*: She married John William (Bud) Adams on 19 February 1944 at Great Lakes Lake Co IL. KATHRYN SHANKLAND WEDS NAVY MAN
A ceremony at the All Souls' chapel of the naval hospital at Great Lakes Naval Training
station on Saturday afternoon, united Miss Kathryn Norah Shankland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Howard A. Shankland, 5603 Thirty-second avenue, and John William Adams, Chicago, now a
sailor on the station.
The chapel was decorated for the occasion with pink azaleas and lighted tapers, and
Chaplain James C. Connolly, USNR, performed the ceremony at 1 o'clock. Franklin Bens, Ph.
M. 3/c played the organ and sang a solo preceding the wedding.
The bride chose a wool gabardine suit in ice-blue for her wedding, and wore with it a
white hat and gloves, with an orchid corsage. She was presented at the altar by her father. Miss
Shirley Adams, a sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor. She wore a beige gabardine suit,
with black accessories and a pompon of pink carnations Lt. John H. Shankland, the bride's
brother, was best man.
One hundred relatives and friends were entertained at a reception Saturday evening at the
home of the bride's parents, and a dinner was held at 2 o'clock at the Guest House on Sixtieth
street.
Mr. and Mrs. Adams will make their home at 920 Fifty-fourth street after March 1. Mrs.
Adams has been one of the season's most popular bride-elects and has been honored at numerous
parties and showers. She attended the Kenosha high school and the College of Commerce.
Before enlisting in the navy, the bridegroom was a member of the Chicago police force.
Attending the wedding Saturday from out of town were: Mrs. E.E. Sellers, Sycamore;
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Madsen and daughter Shirley Mae, Racine; Mis Earlyne Volkert, Chicago;
Mrs. Robert Gordon, Alexandria, La; Edward Cunningham, Mrs. Edward Adams, Mrs. R.M.
Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Kilburg and children, Faith, Barbara, and Billy, and Miss Shirley
Adams, Chicago..
- Death*: Norah Kathryn Shankland died in May 1995 at age 77; Katheryn Died at LaGrange Memorial Hospital, LaGrange IL while she was living at Clarendon Hills IL.1
Family: John William (Bud) Adams b. 22 May 1904, d. 22 July 1969
- Patrick William Adams+ b. 22 Apr 1945
- Mary Elizabeth Adams+ b. 25 Dec 1949
Citations:
- [S37] Letter from Mary Adams Ripp.
John William (Bud) Adams
M, b. 22 May 1904, d. 22 July 1969, #362
- Birth*: John was born on 22 May 1904 at Chicago Cook Co IL.
- He was the son of William Patrick Adams and Elizabeth O'Donnell.1
- Marriage*: He married Norah Kathryn Shankland on 19 February 1944 at Great Lakes Lake Co IL. KATHRYN SHANKLAND WEDS NAVY MAN
A ceremony at the All Souls' chapel of the naval hospital at Great Lakes Naval Training
station on Saturday afternoon, united Miss Kathryn Norah Shankland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Howard A. Shankland, 5603 Thirty-second avenue, and John William Adams, Chicago, now a
sailor on the station.
The chapel was decorated for the occasion with pink azaleas and lighted tapers, and
Chaplain James C. Connolly, USNR, performed the ceremony at 1 o'clock. Franklin Bens, Ph.
M. 3/c played the organ and sang a solo preceding the wedding.
The bride chose a wool gabardine suit in ice-blue for her wedding, and wore with it a
white hat and gloves, with an orchid corsage. She was presented at the altar by her father. Miss
Shirley Adams, a sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor. She wore a beige gabardine suit,
with black accessories and a pompon of pink carnations Lt. John H. Shankland, the bride's
brother, was best man.
One hundred relatives and friends were entertained at a reception Saturday evening at the
home of the bride's parents, and a dinner was held at 2 o'clock at the Guest House on Sixtieth
street.
Mr. and Mrs. Adams will make their home at 920 Fifty-fourth street after March 1. Mrs.
Adams has been one of the season's most popular bride-elects and has been honored at numerous
parties and showers. She attended the Kenosha high school and the College of Commerce.
Before enlisting in the navy, the bridegroom was a member of the Chicago police force.
Attending the wedding Saturday from out of town were: Mrs. E.E. Sellers, Sycamore;
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Madsen and daughter Shirley Mae, Racine; Mis Earlyne Volkert, Chicago;
Mrs. Robert Gordon, Alexandria, La; Edward Cunningham, Mrs. Edward Adams, Mrs. R.M.
Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Kilburg and children, Faith, Barbara, and Billy, and Miss Shirley
Adams, Chicago..
- Death*: John died on 22 July 1969 at Chicago Cook Co IL at age 65.
- Burial*: His body was interred on 26 July 1969 at Oak Lawn Cook Co IL.
Family: Norah Kathryn Shankland b. 12 December 1917, d. May 1995
- Patrick William Adams+ b. 22 Apr 1945
- Mary Elizabeth Adams+ b. 25 Dec 1949
Citations:
- [S37] Letter from Mary Adams Ripp.
Patrick William Adams
M, b. 22 April 1945, #363
Family: Patricia Ann Thurston b. 17 March 1945
- Patricia Lynn Adams b. 20 Oct 1969
- John Michael Adams b. 14 Dec 1971
- William Howard Adams b. 1 Jul 1981
Patricia Ann Thurston
F, b. 17 March 1945, #364
- Birth*: Patricia was born on 17 March 1945 at Chicago Cook Co IL.
- Marriage*: She married Patrick William Adams on 17 August 1968 at Chicago Cook Co IL.
Family: Patrick William Adams b. 22 April 1945
- Patricia Lynn Adams b. 20 Oct 1969
- John Michael Adams b. 14 Dec 1971
- William Howard Adams b. 1 Jul 1981
Patricia Lynn Adams
F, b. 20 October 1969, #365
John Michael Adams
M, b. 14 December 1971, #366
William Howard Adams
M, b. 1 July 1981, #367
Mary Elizabeth Adams
F, b. 25 December 1949, #368
Family: James Ronald Ripp b. 19 November 1943
- Michael James Ripp b. 21 Nov 1982
James Ronald Ripp
M, b. 19 November 1943, #369
- Birth*: James was born on 19 November 1943 at Chicago Cook Co IL.
- Marriage*: He married Mary Elizabeth Adams on 4 September 1971 at Chicago Cook Co IL.
Family: Mary Elizabeth Adams b. 25 December 1949
- Michael James Ripp b. 21 Nov 1982
Michael James Ripp
M, b. 21 November 1982, #370
John Howard Shankland
M, b. 12 August 1919, d. 16 March 2004, #371
- Biography*: HEAD OF HIS CLASS
Lt. John Shankland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Shankland, ranked as head of his
class in meteorology at the University of Chicago, being cited among the first 12 to graduate. He
has been assigned for further training at Luke Field, Arizona, where Mrs. Shankland and their
16 months old son, John Norman, have gone to be with him.
While at the university Shankland was successively; cadet lieutenant, adjutant to the
captain, cadet captain. He attended the Wisconsin Mining school and graduated from the Missouri
School of Mines in 1941. After working in Alabama as a mining engineer he was employed at
the Macwhyte plant here, from which he enlisted in the army as a meteorology cadet. He was
commander of Company A of the Army Air Force Central Technical Training Command at the
University of Chicago.
LT. John Shankland
Glendale, Arizona
By now Lt. Shankland and his family have undoubtedly become fully settled in Glendale,
Arizona, Lt. Shankland's new station. For the past 9 months, Jack attended the Institute of
Meteorology in Chicago, and after having been there only a short time, received a special letter
of commendation from his superior officer for meritorious work and adaptability-a letter,
incidentally, not readily written and especially not without cause. Sunday, Sept. 6th, however,
climaxed everything, as that was the day he received his commission as 2nd Lt. On that day also,
a proud mother, father, sister, and wife watched him command a group of some 200 men as Cadet
Captain during the dress parade ceremonies. Probably what Jack will longest remember is the
special commendation (based on leadership, performance of duty, soldierly bearing, and devotion
to aims and ideals of the United States Army), he and eleven others, out of a group of 400,
received from Major Starbuck.
Prior to service, John worked for Macwhyte, handling control of finished stock, and
previous to that, in Alabama as a mining engineer following his graduation from Missouri School
of Mines in 1941. To quote his classmates'-"He enlisted in the Army as a Meteorology Cadet and
has done an excellent job as commander of Company A." His sister tells us Lt. John has always
wanted to follow a specialized engineering career. If that is his post-war plan, we wish him the
very best of luck.
- Birth*: John was born on 12 August 1919 at Kenosha Kenosha Co WI.
- He was the son of Howard Andrew Shankland and Mary Eliza Brian.
- Marriage*: He married Frieda Irene Sethne on 12 March 1941 at Rolla MO.
- Death*: John Howard Shankland died on 16 March 2004 at Honolulu, HI, at age 84; Died at his home after a short illness under the care of his significant other Leinani Schuler.1
Family: Frieda Irene Sethne b. 13 January 1920, d. 6 October 2001
- John Norman Shankland+ b. 5 Apr 1942
- Gordon Lee Shankland b. 29 Jul 1944, d. 27 Jul 1994
- Rhonda Beth Shankland+ b. 14 Sep 1947
Citations:
- [S18] Death Certificate John H Shankland.
Frieda Irene Sethne
F, b. 13 January 1920, d. 6 October 2001, #372
- Birth*: Frieda was born on 13 January 1920 at Burke Co ND.
- She was the daughter of Christian Theodore Sethne and Petra "Pat" Ensrud.
- Marriage*: She married John Howard Shankland on 12 March 1941 at Rolla MO.
- Death*: Frieda Irene Sethne died on 6 October 2001 at Jacksonville, Fl, at age 81.1
- Burial*: She was buried at Sunset Ridge, Kenosha, WI.
Family: John Howard Shankland b. 12 August 1919, d. 16 March 2004
- John Norman Shankland+ b. 5 Apr 1942
- Gordon Lee Shankland b. 29 Jul 1944, d. 27 Jul 1994
- Rhonda Beth Shankland+ b. 14 Sep 1947
Citations:
- [S16] .
John Norman Shankland
M, b. 5 April 1942, #373
- Birth*: John was born on 5 April 1942 at Birmingham AL.
- He is the son of John Howard Shankland and Frieda Irene Sethne.
- Baptism: He was baptized on 5 July 1942 at St Matthews Church, Kenosha Kenosha Co WI. Listed as Sponsers were Corporal Norman Sethne, Hazel Sethne, and
Kathryn Shankland.
- Marriage*: He married Janet Kay Hungerford on 5 April 1963 at Berwyn Cook Co IL.1
- Family*: He became Cotey (NMN) French's foster father on 2 September 1974 at La Grange Cook Co IL. .
Cotey (NMN) French was Born on 30 May 1966 in Chicago Cook Co IL one of 6 children of Mr & Mrs French. His mother died while Cotey was very young and his father was not available to raise his children. Cotey was living with other Foster parents after being in a Catholic Orphanage. They were no longer able to give Cotey a home. Friends of John's, Ray and Barb Walsh, had Cotey's three brothers living in their home already and were aware of his plight. They canvessed some of their friends to see if any of them would be willing to give Cotey a home..1
- Divorce*: John was divorced from Janet Kay Hungerford on 17 April 1990 at Chicago Cook Co IL.1
- Marriage*: John Norman Shankland married Cathy Ann Polzin on 12 April 1996 at the LaGrange Country Club., LaGrange, Cook, IL.1
Family 1: Janet Kay Hungerford b. 4 October 1942
- Marriage*: He married Janet Kay Hungerford on 5 April 1963 at Berwyn Cook Co IL.1
- Divorce*: John was divorced from Janet Kay Hungerford on 17 April 1990 at Chicago Cook Co IL.1
- Robin Lynne Shankland+ b. 20 Feb 1964
- John Andrew Shankland+ b. 11 Jun 1965
- Cristina Lynn Shankland+ b. 17 Dec 1967
Family 2: Cathy Ann Polzin b. 29 January 1950, d. 16 April 1996
- Marriage*: John Norman Shankland married Cathy Ann Polzin on 12 April 1996 at the LaGrange Country Club., LaGrange, Cook, IL.1
Citations:
- [S16] .
Janet Kay Hungerford
F, b. 4 October 1942, #374
- Birth*: Janet was born on 4 October 1942 at Maywood Cook Co IL.1
- She is the daughter of Glenn Elbert Hungerford and Isabel Jeanette Billings.1
- Marriage*: She married John Norman Shankland on 5 April 1963 at Berwyn Cook Co IL.1
- (foster mother) Family: She became Cotey (NMN) French's foster mother on 2 September 1974 at La Grange Cook Co IL. .
Cotey (NMN) French was Born on 30 May 1966 in Chicago Cook Co IL one of 6 children of Mr & Mrs French. His mother died while Cotey was very young and his father was not available to raise his children. Cotey was living with other Foster parents after being in a Catholic Orphanage. They were no longer able to give Cotey a home. Friends of John's, Ray and Barb Walsh, had Cotey's three brothers living in their home already and were aware of his plight. They canvessed some of their friends to see if any of them would be willing to give Cotey a home..1
- Divorce*: Janet was divorced from John Norman Shankland on 17 April 1990 at Chicago Cook Co IL.1
Family: John Norman Shankland b. 5 April 1942
- Robin Lynne Shankland+ b. 20 Feb 19641
- John Andrew Shankland+ b. 11 Jun 19651
- Cristina Lynn Shankland+ b. 17 Dec 19671
Citations:
- [S16] .
Robin Lynne Shankland
F, b. 20 February 1964, #375
Family: Nicholas Dean Hamilton b. 7 October 1969
- Camryn J Hamilton b. 1 Jan 19992
- Mac Shankland Hamilton b. 2 Jun 20031
Citations:
- [S16] .
- [S14] .
John Andrew Shankland
M, b. 11 June 1965, #376
Family: Regina Teresa Cesario b. 29 October 1967
- Chloe Leslie Shankland b. 20 Nov 20001
- Avery John Shankland b. 17 Apr 20021
Citations:
- [S16] .
Cristina Lynn Shankland
F, b. 17 December 1967, #377
Family: John Colman Shipp b. 10 June 1965
- Lyle Cristina Shipp b. 21 Jun 19992
Citations:
- [S16] .
- [S19] Personal information via email from Cristina Shipp.
Cotey (NMN) French
M, b. 30 May 1966, #378
- Birth*: Cotey was born on 30 May 1966 at Chicago Cook Co IL.
- Family*: Cotey was a child of an unknown person and an unknown person on 2 September 1974 at La Grange Cook Co IL. .
Cotey (NMN) French was Born on 30 May 1966 in Chicago Cook Co IL one of 6 children of Mr & Mrs French. His mother died while Cotey was very young and his father was not available to raise his children. Cotey was living with other Foster parents after being in a Catholic Orphanage. They were no longer able to give Cotey a home. Friends of John's, Ray and Barb Walsh, had Cotey's three brothers living in their home already and were aware of his plight. They canvessed some of their friends to see if any of them would be willing to give Cotey a home..1
Citations:
- [S16] .
Gordon Lee Shankland
M, b. 29 July 1944, d. 27 July 1994, #379
- Birth*: Gordon was born on 29 July 1944 at Chicago Cook Co IL.
- He was the son of John Howard Shankland and Frieda Irene Sethne.
- Marriage*: He married Mary Ellen Dawson on 1 May 1982 at La Grange Cook Co IL.
- Death*: Gordon died on 27 July 1994 at New Lenox, IL, at age 49.1
- Burial*: His body was interred on 30 July 1994 at Kenosha, WI.1
Family: Mary Ellen Dawson b. 21 January 1942
Citations:
- [S16] .
Mary Ellen Dawson
F, b. 21 January 1942, #380
- Birth*: Mary was born on 21 January 1942.
- Marriage*: She married Gordon Lee Shankland on 1 May 1982 at La Grange Cook Co IL.
Family: Gordon Lee Shankland b. 29 July 1944, d. 27 July 1994
Rhonda Beth Shankland
F, b. 14 September 1947, #381
- Birth*: Rhonda was born on 14 September 1947 at Little Company of Mary Hospital, Evergreen Park Cook Co IL. Frieda and Jack where living at 6342 S LeClaire Ave Chicago, IL at the time of Rhonda's Birth.1
- She is the daughter of John Howard Shankland and Frieda Irene Sethne.
- Marriage*: She married Marshall Woodman on 27 December 1972 at Western Springs Cook Co IL.
- Marriage*: She married John Drum Shotwell on 23 September 1978 at Quogue Suffolk Co NY.
- Marriage*: She married Arthur James Grace on 15 September 1985 at Sherburn VT.
Family 1: Marshall Woodman b. circa 1947
Family 2: John Drum Shotwell b. 6 March 1942
- Jesse Brian Shotwell b. 19 May 1979
Family 3: Arthur James Grace b. 1 June 1943
Citations:
- [S1] Rhonda Beth Shankland, Birth Certificate.
Marshall Woodman
M, b. circa 1947, #382
- Birth*: Marshall was born circa 1947.
- Marriage*: He married Rhonda Beth Shankland on 27 December 1972 at Western Springs Cook Co IL.
Family: Rhonda Beth Shankland b. 14 September 1947
John Drum Shotwell
M, b. 6 March 1942, #383
- Birth*: John was born on 6 March 1942 at Beverly Essex Co MA.
- Marriage*: He married Rhonda Beth Shankland on 23 September 1978 at Quogue Suffolk Co NY.
Family: Rhonda Beth Shankland b. 14 September 1947
- Jesse Brian Shotwell b. 19 May 1979
Jesse Brian Shotwell
M, b. 19 May 1979, #384
Elizabeth Mary Shankland
F, b. 22 December 1839, d. 5 April 1922, #385
Family: Phillip Briggs b. 15 April 1836, d. 10 October 1906
- Laura Delphine Briggs+ b. 19 Feb 1857, d. 9 Apr 1893
- Edwina Canalys Briggs b. 14 Oct 1859, d. 16 Apr 1917
- Isaac Newton Briggs b. 4 Nov 1860, d. 13 Mar 1957
- Emily Pearl Briggs b. 2 Dec 1862, d. 1 Jan 1950
- Arthur Lee Briggs+ b. 9 Nov 1864, d. 13 Sep 1939
- William Henry Briggs b. 7 Dec 1866, d. 7 Nov 1942
- Jesse Walter Briggs b. 12 Feb 1869, d. 4 Apr 1877
- Lillian Viola Briggs b. 17 Jan 1872, d. 28 Mar 1891
- Mary Cordelia Briggs b. 18 Dec 1874, d. 27 Apr 1951
- Maude Effie Briggs b. 18 Nov 1876, d. 7 Jul 1966
- Philip Orville Briggs b. 19 Jan 1879, d. 24 May 1955
- Clyde Waldon Briggs b. 12 Jan 1881, d. 4 Aug 1917
- Ernest Clifton Briggs b. 17 Jan 1882, d. 8 Sep 1883
Phillip Briggs
M, b. 15 April 1836, d. 10 October 1906, #386
- Birth*: Phillip was born on 15 April 1836 at Buckhorn IL.
- Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Mary Shankland on 17 April 1856.
- Death*: Phillip died on 10 October 1906 at age 70.
Family: Elizabeth Mary Shankland b. 22 December 1839, d. 5 April 1922
- Laura Delphine Briggs+ b. 19 Feb 1857, d. 9 Apr 1893
- Edwina Canalys Briggs b. 14 Oct 1859, d. 16 Apr 1917
- Isaac Newton Briggs b. 4 Nov 1860, d. 13 Mar 1957
- Emily Pearl Briggs b. 2 Dec 1862, d. 1 Jan 1950
- Arthur Lee Briggs+ b. 9 Nov 1864, d. 13 Sep 1939
- William Henry Briggs b. 7 Dec 1866, d. 7 Nov 1942
- Jesse Walter Briggs b. 12 Feb 1869, d. 4 Apr 1877
- Lillian Viola Briggs b. 17 Jan 1872, d. 28 Mar 1891
- Mary Cordelia Briggs b. 18 Dec 1874, d. 27 Apr 1951
- Maude Effie Briggs b. 18 Nov 1876, d. 7 Jul 1966
- Philip Orville Briggs b. 19 Jan 1879, d. 24 May 1955
- Clyde Waldon Briggs b. 12 Jan 1881, d. 4 Aug 1917
- Ernest Clifton Briggs b. 17 Jan 1882, d. 8 Sep 1883
Un-Named Daughter Shankland
F, b. 9 April 1842, d. 23 April 1842, #387
Benjamin Hardy Shankland
M, b. 23 November 1843, d. 23 October 1925, #388
Family 1: Henrietta M. Briggs b. 4 January 1841, d. 30 December 1874
- James M Shankland b. 30 May 1862, d. 22 Mar 1866
- David M Shankland b. 12 Dec 1863, d. 11 Dec 1867
- Merta Shankland b. 21 May 1867, d. 5 Mar 1868
- Robert Lee Shankland b. 23 Jan 1869, d. 2 Feb 1879
- Lura Belle Shankland b. 24 Nov 1871, d. 6 Feb 1944
Family 2: Elizabeth (Peak) Dick b. 19 November 1835, d. 20 June 1911
- Lee (NMN) Shankland b. 30 May 1878
- Ora (NMN) Shankland b. 20 Jun 1881, d. 17 Apr 1954
Family 3: Elizabeth Atterbury b. 4 February 1872, d. 17 January 1951
- Blanche Vendetta Shankland b. 17 Dec 1897, d. 3 Nov 1994
- Alma Bertha Shankland b. 17 Jun 1901, d. 15 Jul 1977
- James Paul Shankland b. 29 Dec 1903
Henrietta M. Briggs
F, b. 4 January 1841, d. 30 December 1874, #389
- Birth*: Henrietta was born on 4 January 1841 at Brown Co IL.
- Marriage*: She married Benjamin Hardy Shankland on 3 April 1861.
- Death*: Henrietta died on 30 December 1874 at age 33.
Family: Benjamin Hardy Shankland b. 23 November 1843, d. 23 October 1925
- James M Shankland b. 30 May 1862, d. 22 Mar 1866
- David M Shankland b. 12 Dec 1863, d. 11 Dec 1867
- Merta Shankland b. 21 May 1867, d. 5 Mar 1868
- Robert Lee Shankland b. 23 Jan 1869, d. 2 Feb 1879
- Lura Belle Shankland b. 24 Nov 1871, d. 6 Feb 1944
Elizabeth (Peak) Dick
F, b. 19 November 1835, d. 20 June 1911, #390
- Birth*: Elizabeth was born on 19 November 1835 at Menard Co IL.
- Marriage*: She married Benjamin Hardy Shankland on 2 February 1876.
- Death*: Elizabeth died on 20 June 1911 at age 75.
Family: Benjamin Hardy Shankland b. 23 November 1843, d. 23 October 1925
- Lee (NMN) Shankland b. 30 May 1878
- Ora (NMN) Shankland b. 20 Jun 1881, d. 17 Apr 1954
Elizabeth Atterbury
F, b. 4 February 1872, d. 17 January 1951, #391
- Birth*: Elizabeth was born on 4 February 1872 at Atterbury Station IL.
- Marriage*: She married Benjamin Hardy Shankland on 21 September 1895.
- Death*: Elizabeth died on 17 January 1951 at age 78.
Family: Benjamin Hardy Shankland b. 23 November 1843, d. 23 October 1925
- Blanche Vendetta Shankland b. 17 Dec 1897, d. 3 Nov 1994
- Alma Bertha Shankland b. 17 Jun 1901, d. 15 Jul 1977
- James Paul Shankland b. 29 Dec 1903
David Worth Shankland
M, b. 14 December 1847, d. 18 March 1935, #392
- Birth*: David was born on 14 December 1847 at Carlisle KY.
- He was the son of Andrew Gibb Shankland and Judith Ann Stoops.
- Marriage*: He married Katherine Means on 4 May 1873.
- Marriage*: He married Emma (Crabb) Stoops on 7 November 1886.
- Death*: David died on 18 March 1935 at age 87. .
** OBITUARY **
Dave Shankland Old Time Citizen, Died Last Monday
David W. Shankland, well known Brown county citizen, and for many years sheriff of this
county, passed peacefully away at his home in the city Monday forenoon, after a lingering illness,
his death being attributed principally to the infirmities of advanced age. He was in his 88th year.
Dave Shankland was born in Nicholas county, Kentucky, on December 14, 1847, and came to
Brown county with his parents in the spring of 1853. The family settled in Lee township, near
the village of Buckhorn, and in that section of the county the subject of this sketch grew to
manhood.
Like his parents he was a staunch democrat, and almost from the first time he cast a ballot he was
prominent in the affairs of his township, and prior to his election as sheriff of Brown county the
first time in 1886, he had been constable of his township for a period of nine years, and had,
besides, served his township in various other capacities. When elected to the office of sheriff in
1886 he moved to Mt. Sterling to make his home. At the expiration of his term he was made
deputy sheriff by his successor, D.V. Minium, and in 1894 he was again elected to the office of
sheriff. After the expiration of this second term, twelve years found him pursuing other pursuits,
and then for the third time, 1908 he again became the candidate of his party for sheriff and for
the third time was elected. It is said of him that he was sheriff of Brown county for a longer
period of time than any other man. It is hardly necessary in these few lines to pass flattering
econiumns on Dave Shankland, because he was known personally to almost every man, woman
and child in Brown county. The fact that throughout all the years of his office as sheriff and
deputy he retained the hearty good will and profound respect of all classes of people is only proof
of his ability and fairness. Dave Shankland was a good citizen-a thrifty, enterprising man,
beloved and respected by our people in general.
He was twice married. His first wife, who was Miss Katie Means, of the well known Brown
county family of that name, died in 1884. Subsequent to her death he married Emma Stoops.
Surviving are three sons, Fred and Earl of Brown county by the first marriage, and Clinton, of
Quincy by the second. The second Mrs. Shankland died two years ago.
The deceased was a charter member of the Mt. Sterling camp of Modern Woodmen, and had been
a member of the Masonic fraternity for a long term of years, and was always an active lodge man.
He was also a member of the Methodist church of this city, and from that church his funeral will
occur tomorrow, Thursday, afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. C.W.
Hamand, and burial will be made in the city cemetery..
Family 1: Katherine Means b. circa 1856, d. 4 August 1884
- Fred Clarence Shankland b. 19 Jan 1876, d. 11 Nov 1965
- Earl Monroe Shankland b. 17 Nov 1881, d. 7 Apr 1966
- John Shankland d. 11 Sep 1884
Family 2: Emma (Crabb) Stoops b. 8 July 1860, d. 13 January 1933
- Clinton Richard Shankland+ b. 15 Aug 1893, d. 27 Oct 1981
Katherine Means
F, b. circa 1856, d. 4 August 1884, #393
- Birth*: Katherine was born circa 1856 at Hersman IL.
- Marriage*: She married David Worth Shankland on 4 May 1873.
- Death*: Katherine died on 4 August 1884. .
** OBITUARY **
It makes us feel so sad to think and know that our esteemed friend, Miss Katie Shankland, (ree,
Means) wife of Mr. David Shankland, is, to us no more. Although it has been eleven years, we
remember as distinctly as if it were but yesterday, the spring she was married and became our
neighbor. She was such a pleasant and cheerful little woman that we soon learned to love and
esteem her-not as a friend to-day and an enemy to-morrow, but as a constant friend. Her self-sacrifice and kindness was not manifested to the few only but the many, including old Mr. and
Mrs. Shankland, through their declining years, sickness and death. We think it can be as truly
said of her as any one-"None knew her but to love her." Although her good deeds live in the
minds and hearts of her friends and neighbors, Katie is gone; but we believe she is saved, for we
believe she lived a consistent Christian life-belonged to the United Brethren church for some
years, was ever ready and willing to lend a helping hand in Sabbath school work, by her works
and presence as long as her health would admit. After this we learn, she kept up a constant home
reading and studying of the book of all books-the Bible. Her affliction being consumption,
despairing of ever being benefitted by using medicine, and traveling being recommended by
physicians, she went home with her sister. Huldah, to Bates county, Mo. where she died on the
4th of August, and where her remains rest. Out of a family of five sisters, she was the youngest
save one, and the first taken, being near twenty-eight years of age, and had been married eleven
years and three months. Besides a large concourse of friends and relatives, she leaves an almost
disconsolate husband and two promising little boys, Freddie, near nine, and Earl, near three years
of age to mourn their loss. It makes us think in language of the poet:-
"How drift our happy years away!
How wan and pale our dear ones grow
And slowly fade ere we could know,
That any languor on them lay!"
Lee Twp. Sept. 18, 1884..
Family: David Worth Shankland b. 14 December 1847, d. 18 March 1935
- Fred Clarence Shankland b. 19 Jan 1876, d. 11 Nov 1965
- Earl Monroe Shankland b. 17 Nov 1881, d. 7 Apr 1966
- John Shankland d. 11 Sep 1884
Emma (Crabb) Stoops
F, b. 8 July 1860, d. 13 January 1933, #394
- Birth*: Emma was born on 8 July 1860 at Timewell IL.
- Marriage*: She married David Worth Shankland on 7 November 1886.
- Death*: Emma died on 13 January 1933 at age 72.
Family: David Worth Shankland b. 14 December 1847, d. 18 March 1935
- Clinton Richard Shankland+ b. 15 Aug 1893, d. 27 Oct 1981
John Shankland
M, d. 11 September 1884, #395
Fred Clarence Shankland
M, b. 19 January 1876, d. 11 November 1965, #396
- Birth*: Fred was born on 19 January 1876 at Bowen IL.
- He was the son of David Worth Shankland and Katherine Means.
- Marriage*: He married Della Cannon on 18 August 1903 at Chicago Cook Co IL.
- Death*: Fred died on 11 November 1965 at age 89. .
** OBITUARY **
Fred C. Shankland, one of Brown County's most respected citizens, departed this life at 12:30
a.m. of November 11, 1965, at the Whited Nursing Home where he had been a patient for several
weeks. Mrs. Ann Sharp, in charge of the Home, was a lifelong friend.
Mr. Shankland was born January 19, 1876, and had he lived until January of 1966 would have
reached the age of 90 years.
His parents were David Worth Shankland, who died March 19, 1935, having come to Illinois in
1853 from Nicholas County, Kentucky and settled in Lee Township, and Kate (Means) Shankland,
who died in 1884, leaving two young sons, Fred and Earl, and a baby boy, John, who died
September 11, 1884. Mrs. Shankland's father, George Means, was one of nine children of
George and Elizabeth Elton Means. Grandfather Means was born in Pennsylvania and served as
a soldier in the War of the Revolution, afterwards moving to Kentucky, where he died in 1833.
David Shankland was married again on November 7, 1886, to Mrs. Emaline (Crabb) Stoops, and
to this union, another son, Richard, was born. Richard's mother passed on January 13, 1933.
Fred C. Shankland at the age of 21 years journeyed to Chicago where he secured employment.
He was married to Della Cannon on August 18, 1903, in the home of a cousin, Mrs. J.H. Bowers. He and his wife made their home in Chicago until about 1910 when they returned to Mt.
Sterling and the next year moved to the farm where they spent most of their married life. In 1939
they purchased a home in Fargo where they were living at the time of the death of Della
Shankland on August 30, 1948. Her death was a blow from which Fred never recovered. A year
or two after the death of his wife Mr. Shankland moved to the Six Hotel in Mt. Sterling where
he remained until shortly before his death.
Fred always had a deep feeling of affection for his relatives and his many friends. He spoke often
of his father who was elected three times to the office of Sheriff of this county and served another
term as Deputy. He never forgot his mother, and many times told how happy he was when his
father brought another mother to the home for him and Earl, and that he tried very hard to be a
good son to her.
Fred and Della were members of the Presbyterian Church at Fargo, and were always ready and
willing to help any one in need, and to aid in the betterment of this community.
Surviving are: Earl Shankland of Mt. Sterling and Richard Shankland, of Quincy, his brothers:
Richard Shankland Jr. of Quincy, and Jack Shankland of Joliet, his nephews, they being the sons
of Richard Shankland Sr.: also Jack's ten children and Richard (third) and Mike, sons of Richard,
Jr; also Richard (fourth), baby son of Richard (third); Mrs. Mae Hart of Cunningham, Kansas,
sister of Fred's deceased wife; and C.E. (Buzz) Sears, a cousin, who was a great favorite of
Fred's of Hot Springs, Arkansas.
"Shank," as he was called by friends, with whom he was always jovial and ready to exchange
pleasantries, will be sadly missed by his relatives and host of friends.
"After the darkness, the daylight comes through-
After the shower, the rainbow's in view-
After life's heartaches, there comes from above
The peace and comfort of God's healing love."
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, Nov. 13, at 1:30 at the Hufnagel Funeral Home,
with Rev. Herschel Reed, pastor of the First Christian church officiating. Mrs. Clarke Mitchell
was organist.
Casketbearers were Maurice Armstrong, Norris Adams, Philip Quinn, Bert Chamberlain, Michael
Shankland and Richard Shankland, III.
Burial was made in the Mt. Sterling City cemetery.
Card of Thanks
For the many acts of kindness during the illness and after the death of Fred Shankland, we are
deeply grateful. The Family.
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Family: Della Cannon b. 7 February 1883, d. 30 August 1948
Della Cannon
F, b. 7 February 1883, d. 30 August 1948, #397
- Birth*: Della was born on 7 February 1883 at Brown City, IL.
- Marriage*: She married Fred Clarence Shankland on 18 August 1903 at Chicago Cook Co IL.
- Death*: Della died on 30 August 1948 at age 65.
Family: Fred Clarence Shankland b. 19 January 1876, d. 11 November 1965
Earl Monroe Shankland
M, b. 17 November 1881, d. 7 April 1966, #398
Family: Bertha Simmons b. 23 August 1884, d. 16 June 1966
Bertha Simmons
F, b. 23 August 1884, d. 16 June 1966, #399
- Birth*: Bertha was born on 23 August 1884 at Mt Sterling IL.
- Marriage*: She married Earl Monroe Shankland on 2 February 1910.
- Death*: Bertha died on 16 June 1966 at age 81.
Family: Earl Monroe Shankland b. 17 November 1881, d. 7 April 1966
Clinton Richard Shankland
M, b. 15 August 1893, d. 27 October 1981, #400
- Birth*: Clinton was born on 15 August 1893 at Mt Sterling IL.
- He was the son of David Worth Shankland and Emma (Crabb) Stoops.
- Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Charlotte Weigand on 14 August 1915.
- Death*: Clinton died on 27 October 1981 at age 88. .
** OBITUARY **
Clinton R. (Dick) Shankland, 88, formerly of 2308 Ranchland Drive, died at 4:35 p.m. Tuesday
(Oct 27, 1981) in the Good Samaritan Home.
He was born on Aug. 15, 1893, in Mount Sterling, the son of David Worth and Emma Crabb
Shankland. He attended Mount Sterling schools and the Gem City Business College. He was of
the Methodist faith and a 64-year member of the Quincy Lodge 296 AF&AM. He was married
Aug. 14, 1915, to Charlotte Elizabeth Weigand. She died on Dec. 3, 1964. He worked as an
auto mechanic, operating his own service garage. He joined Standard Oil in 1925 and retired in
1952 as a traveling superintendent of equipment with headquarters in Chicago.
Surviving two sons, Richard D. Shankland of Quincy and Jack T. Shankland of Joliet; 12
grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and two
brothers.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Hufnagel Funeral Home in Mount Sterling, conducted
by the Rev. Bob Snider. Burial will be in the Mount Sterling City Cemetery..
Family: Elizabeth Charlotte Weigand b. 1 August 1889, d. 3 December 1964
- Richard David Shankland+ b. 29 Jul 1916
- Jack Thurston Shankland+ b. 20 Mar 1921
Elizabeth Charlotte Weigand
F, b. 1 August 1889, d. 3 December 1964, #401
- Birth*: Elizabeth was born on 1 August 1889 at Mt Sterling IL.
- Marriage*: She married Clinton Richard Shankland on 14 August 1915.
- Death*: Elizabeth died on 3 December 1964 at age 75. .
** OBITUARY **
Mrs. Elizabeth C. Shankland, 75, of 2308 Ranchland, Quincy, died last Thursday morning at 3:30
in St. Mary hospital. She had been a resident of Quincy for 41 years.
Mrs. Shankland was born August 1, 1889 in Mt. Sterling, a daughter of Adam and Christine Tenk
Weigand. Here she attended St. Mary Academy and on August 14, 1915, in St. Francis Catholic
church, Quincy, was united in marriage with Clinton R. Shankland, who survives. She attended
St. Francis church in Quincy.
Surviving besides her husband are two sons, John T. Shankland of Joliet and Richard D.
Shankland of Quincy; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Waters of Mt. Sterling and Mrs. Anna Conlon of
Springfield; twelve grandchildren and a greatgrandchild. Three brothers and a sister preceded her
in death.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Mary Catholic church, Mt.
Sterling with Rev. Cornelius Horn, officiating. Casketbearers were Lawrence Terwelp, George
Huseman, Michael Shankland, Richard Shankland, James Johnson and Ferd Niemann. Burial was
in St. Mary Catholic cemetery in this city. Hufnagel Funeral Directors were in charge of the
services.
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Family: Clinton Richard Shankland b. 15 August 1893, d. 27 October 1981
- Richard David Shankland+ b. 29 Jul 1916
- Jack Thurston Shankland+ b. 20 Mar 1921
Richard David Shankland
M, b. 29 July 1916, #402
- Birth*: Richard was born on 29 July 1916 at Quincy IL.
- He is the son of Clinton Richard Shankland and Elizabeth Charlotte Weigand.
- Marriage*: He married Mildred Gertrude Aalbers on 10 October 1939. .
** Newspaper Artical **
Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Shankland of 1223 S. 28th celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
Oct. 8 with a famiy dinner hosted by their children in the Patio Restaurant.
Mr. Shankland and the former Mildred Aalbers were married Oct. 10, 1939, in St. Francis
Catholic Church in Quincy by the late Rev. Garcias Behnen, OFM. Their attendants were Alice
Aalbers Wiskirchen, Mary Dugan Sinovic, the late Richard E. Aalbers, Jack T. Shankland and
Martin Wellman.
Mrs. Shankland is the daughter of the late Mary and Bernard E. Aalbers. Mr. Shankland is the
son of the late Charlotte and Clinton Shankland.
They are parents of Richard B. Shankland and Michael J. Shankland, both of Quincy. They have
four grandchildren.
Mrs. Shankland is a member of St. Peter Altar Society, St. Barbara Branch of the Western
Catholic Union and American Contract Bridge League and is a volunteer for the Adams County
Health Department.
Mr. Shankland retired after 40 years with Illinois Bell Telephone Co.
They are members of St. Peter Catholic Church and are Secular Franciscans..
Family: Mildred Gertrude Aalbers b. 20 February 1918
- Richard Bernard Shankland+ b. 16 Feb 1941
- Michael John Shankland+ b. 20 Aug 1947
Richard Bernard Shankland
M, b. 16 February 1941, #404
Family: Carolyn Elizabeth Maas b. 31 July 1942, d. 25 July 1994
- Gregory Richard Shankland+ b. 30 Jul 1964
- Katherine Lynn Shankland+ b. 1 Nov 1966
- Linda Sue Shankland b. 9 Dec 1967
Michael John Shankland
M, b. 20 August 1947, #405
Family: Betty Lou Viar b. 7 September 1945
- Christopher Michael Shankland b. 27 Jul 1971
Jack Thurston Shankland
M, b. 20 March 1921, #406
Family: Mary Elizabeth Niemann b. 16 November 1922
- Mary Anntoinette Shankland+ b. 6 Jun 1949
- Elizabeth Catherine Shankland+ b. 30 Jun 1951
- Christina Marie Shankland+ b. 23 Jul 1952
- Ann Terese Shankland+ b. 30 Jun 1954
- Susan Marie Shankland+ b. 23 Jul 1955
- John Clinton Shankland b. 8 Aug 1956
- Sarah Patrice Shankland+ b. 21 Dec 1957
- Thomas Anthony Shankland+ b. 10 Apr 1959
- William Joseph Shankland+ b. 10 Oct 1960
- Joseph Robert Shankland+ b. 10 Mar 1962
Mary Elizabeth Niemann
F, b. 16 November 1922, #407
- Biography*: Mary Finished college while Jack was in the service and then stayed home with her Father and younger siblings as her Mother had passed away. Through the years she has been a classroom teacher and music teacher. She and Jack are especially proud of their "10" because they all finished college as they had "suggested" or "insisted" and some have gone on to higher degrees.
- Birth*: Mary was born on 16 November 1922 at Quincy IL.
- Marriage*: She married Jack Thurston Shankland on 15 June 1948.
Family: Jack Thurston Shankland b. 20 March 1921
- Mary Anntoinette Shankland+ b. 6 Jun 1949
- Elizabeth Catherine Shankland+ b. 30 Jun 1951
- Christina Marie Shankland+ b. 23 Jul 1952
- Ann Terese Shankland+ b. 30 Jun 1954
- Susan Marie Shankland+ b. 23 Jul 1955
- John Clinton Shankland b. 8 Aug 1956
- Sarah Patrice Shankland+ b. 21 Dec 1957
- Thomas Anthony Shankland+ b. 10 Apr 1959
- William Joseph Shankland+ b. 10 Oct 1960
- Joseph Robert Shankland+ b. 10 Mar 1962
Ester Shankland
F, b. 22 May 1765, d. 16 August 1766, #408
- Birth*: Ester was born on 22 May 1765.
- She was the daughter of David Shankland and Comfort Parker.
- Death*: Ester died on 16 August 1766 at age 1.