Hazel L. Simpson
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: 3 Mar 1922 - Ray, IA 2
Christening:
Death: 6 May 2001 - Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, IA 3
Burial: in Rushville City Cemetery, Rushville, , IL
Cause of Death:
AFN :
Events
• Soc Sec Num, 352-12-6041
• Obituary, Brother's Obituary, 7 Jun 2000 in Rushville, IA
http://www.iltrails.org/schuyler/obits023.html• Obituary
Obituary for Newton Max Simpson
Newton Simpson
Newton Max Simpson, 75, of Lewistown, died Wednesday May 31, 2000, at his residence.
He was born Nov. 6, 1924, at Ray, the son of Newton and Alice (Robinson) Simpson. He married Martha Knappenberger on Feb. 11, 1967, at Macomb. She survives with one son, Allen Simpson of Colchester; one daughter, Alesa Simpson of Macomb; one stepson, Frank Shanks of Amarilo, Texas; two step-daughters, Nancy Fugate of Navarre, Fla., and Helen Nasep of Peoria; one grandson; nine step-grandchildren; 13 step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Romeo Simpson of Rushville; one half-brother, Wayland Billingsley of Appleton, Wisc.; and three sisters, Doris Dean of Yakama, Wash., Hazel Becraft of Roseville and Ruey Strubenger of Ridge Farm.
He was preceded in death by one half-brother, one half-sister, one step-grandson, and one step-great-grandson.
He worked as superintendent at the Peoria Post Office, and later worked as postmaster at the Lewistown Post Office before retiring. He was a WW II Army Veteran, and a recipient of a Bronze Star. He was an active member of the Lewistown United Methodist Church, where he served as a trustee, a board member, and a member of the Methodist Men's Club. He had served as an alderman for the city of Lewistown, and was a member of the Lewistown VFW Post 5001, American Legion Post 1, Lewistown Optimist Club, and the Sierra Club. He also had served as a delegate at the United Methodist Church Convention. He was an avid gardener, and also collected antique John Deere tractors (full size).
Services were held Tuesday, June 6, at his church, with Rev. Jon Sims officiating. Burial was in Rushville City Cemetery, with military services by his VFW and American Legion Posts. Henry Memorial Home in Lewistown was in charge of services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lewistown United Methodist Church Endowment Fund.
Rushville Times, June 7, 2000, page 12, column 6
BECRAFT, Hazel (SIMPSON); 79; Ray IL>Davenport IA; Register-Mail (IL); 2001-5-7; pjs• Obituary, Rushville Times, 16 May 2001
BECRAFT, Hazel (SIMPSON); 79; Roseville IL; Journal Star; 2001-5-6; evallie
Hazel Becraft
Hazel Becraft, 79, of Roseville, died Sunday, May 6, 2001, at Genesis Medical Center in Davenport, Iowa.
She was born March 3, 1922, in Ray to Newton and Alice (Robinson) Simpson. She married Glen R. Becraft June 10, 1941, in Kahoka, Mo. He died Oct. 3, 1997.
She is survived by one son, Max Becraft of Dunlap; one daughter, Caroline Lovejoy of Roseville; one brother, Romeo Simpson, of Rushville; one half-brother, Wayland Billingsley of Appleton, Wisc.; two sisters, Doris Dean of Yakima, Wash., and Ruey Strubinger of Ridge Farm; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one grauddaughter.
Mrs. Becraft was born in Ray and moved to Huntsville as a young girl, where she grew up. She attended school at Huntsville and Augusta High School. She and her husband owned and operated the Roseville Cleaners for many years. She also had a flower shop in her home for many years. She was a member of the Roseville Methodist Church. She and her husband enjoyed modern square dancing at the Roseville American Legion.
Services were held Wednesday, May 9 at Corman Memorial Home in Roseville. Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in her memory.
- The Rushville Times, Wednesday,
May 16, 2001, page 7B, column 2
Spouses and Children
1. *Glen R Becraft 1
Marriage: 10 Jun 1941 - Kahoka, MO 4
Status:
Children:
1. Caroline Becraft
2. Max Becraft
Notes
Death Notes:
http://www.iltrails.org/schuyler/obits003.html
Obituary for Hazel Simpson Becraft
Hazel Becraft, 79, of Roseville, died Sunday, May 6, 2001, at Genesis Medical Center in Davenport, Iowa.
She was born March 3, 1922, in Ray to Newton and Alice (Robinson) Simpson. She married Glen R. Becraft June 10, 1941, in Kahoka, Mo. He died Oct. 3, 1997.
She is survived by one son, Max Becraft of Dunlap; one daughter, Caroline Lovejoy of Roseville; one brother, Romeo Simpson, of Rushville; one half-brother, Wayland Billingsley of Appleton, Wisc.; two sisters, Doris Dean of Yakima, Wash., and Ruey Strubinger of Ridge Farm; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one granddaughter.
Mrs. Becraft was born in Ray and moved to Huntsville as a young girl, where she grew up. She attended school at Huntsville and Augusta High School. She and her husband owned and operated the Roseville Cleaners for many years. She also had a flower shop in her home for many years. She was a member of the Roseville Methodist Church. She and her husband enjoyed modern square dancing at the Roseville American Legion.
Services were held Wednesday, May 9 at Corman Memorial Home in Roseville. Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in her memory.
- The Rushville Times, Wednesday, May 16, 2001, page 7B, column 2
Sources
1. Michael J Kelly, Kelly Family Tree (rootsweb.com).
2. Greg Croxton, Rootsweb.com family tree. .... U.S. Government, Social Security Death Index.
3. U.S. Government, Social Security Death Index.
4. Greg Croxton, Rootsweb.com family tree.