Louise Stogsdill

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She was married first to Steven Edgar.

Louise married Melvin Leroy McLemore about 1921. Melvin (son of Andrew N. Jackson McLemore and Rosa Russell) was born on 4 May 1899 in Indiana; died in Aug 1965. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Louise married Stephen Edgar about 1915. Stephen was born before 1893 in Missouri; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Retired US Navy.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Clinton-Dale "Pops" McLemore, 82, of Clinton formerly of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at his home with his loving wife at his bedside.

Per Dale's wishes cremation rites will take place at Graceland/Fairlawn Cremation Center. A private family service will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions are requested to the family.

Dale was born October 29, 1928, in Decatur, Illinois the son of Melvin and Louise (Stogsdale) McLemore. Dale proudly served his country in the US Navy during WWII. He was a die hard Cub fan, loved his bible family and church, and was an avid cross word puzzle and trivia buff. One of his greatest joys was to be fishing in Tennessee with his son Bob. Dale was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Clinton. He married Betty Fenton in Alcoa, TN on April 2, 1981.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, sons, Mark McLemore and Shari of Seattle, Washington; Matt And wife Diane of Taylorville, and Bob Fenton and wife Sandra of Cookeville, TN; daughter, LeeAnn Pollock and husband Ron of Clinton; son, Kenny Fenton and wife Kathy of Decatur; sister, Beverly Heger of Decatur; best friend Ray Rooney of Decatur, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and two sisters.

The family of Dale is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home a provider of Veterans Care Funerals. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.

http://www.gracelandfairlawn.com/obituary/user/show/template?id=46879

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In the 2011 obituary of her half sister, Elsie E. Edgar Buckmaster, Beverly is listed as "Beverly (McLemore-Botts) Heger of Decatur..."

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In the obituary of her younger sister, Elsie Edgar Buckmaster, Eileen was said to have predeceased her, and is referenced as "Eileen Wilkinson."

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Obituary as copied from her FindAGrave memorial page, created by "drbuck"

Decatur-Elsie E. (Edgar) Buckmaster, 92 of Decatur, passed away 2:50 am Sunday, July 24, 2011 at Fair Havens Christian Home.

Elsie was born on January 31, 1919 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of Steve and Louise (Stogsdill) Edgar. After her father died, Elsie's mother remarried to Melvin McLemore, and they and her sister, Eileen, lived in Niantic, IL before moving to Decatur. Elsie married William "Glen" Buckmaster on April 10, 1944 in Decatur. Glen preceded her in death September 13, 1996 and Elsie continued living alone until she could no longer care for herself and her home and eventually lived out her life in a nursing facility.

Elsie was a long time member of West Side Nazarene Church where she served as secretary/treasurer for many years. She and her husband, Glen, also ran Buckmaster Market on Grand Avenue for many years. She and Glen were sincere Christians now reunited with Jesus in Heaven. As dog lovers, any memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of Decatur on Martin L. King Street in Decatur.

Left to cherish her memories are her sister Beverly (McLemore-Botts) Heger of Decatur and her brother Dale (wife - Betty) McLemore of Clinton, IL; nephews Scott (wife ? Cathy) Wilkinson, of Decatur; Grover (wife ? Arlene) Wilkinson of Denver, NC; and great-niece Kathy (husband ? Mike) Taylor of Monrovia, CA. Cousins include Sally Hause, Aiken, SC; Darrell (wife ? Dottie) Deem of Decatur; Kenneth (wife ? Jane) Gordon of Decatur; Virginia Samuel of Clinton, IL; and Pat (husband ? James) Bailey of Decatur. Also, special friends Don and Theresa Couch of Decatur.

Elsie was reunited in Heaven with her parents, her husband, twin brothers Darrell and Jerrold Edgar who died in infancy, her brother David McLemore and her sister Eileen Wilkinson.

Visitation for Elsie will be from 6 ? 8:00 pm on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Graveside services to celebrate Elsie's life will be 10:00 am Thursday, July 28, 2011 in Graceland Cemetery.


The family of Elsie Buckmaster has entrusted the care of their loved one to Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.

Family/Spouse: William Glen Buckmaster. William was born on 30 May 1908 in Illinois; died on 13 Sep 1996 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]