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     Herbert Counterman was born on 1 April 1909 at IL.^1,2 He was the son of James Robert Counterman and Eva Marie Ball.³ Herbert Counterman died on 25 November 1989 at age 80.²

     Russell Counterman was born circa 1911 at IL.¹ He was the son of James Robert Counterman and Eva Marie Ball.²

     Raymond Ball was born on 20 January 1904 at Fulton Co., IL.^1,2 He was the son of Frank Henry Ball and Sarah Louise Brown.¹ Raymond Ball married Loretta M. Zeglan.¹ Raymond Ball married Irma Evelyn Williams, daughter of Fred Franklin Williams and Lucy May Woods, on 18 May 1922 at Fulton Co., IL.¹ Raymond Ball and Irma Evelyn Williams were divorced on 7 April 1925.¹ Raymond Ball married Lela Lafern Sheets, daughter of Charles Emery Sheets and Flora Elisa Brewer, on 24 December 1926 at Lewistown, Fulton Co., IL.^1,3 Raymond Ball died on 26 May 1966 at Canton, Fulton Co., IL, at age 62; SSDI lists last residence as Lewistown, Fulton Co., IL.^1,2 He was buried on 28 May 1966 at White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton, Fulton Co., IL.¹

     Sharon Kay Ball is the daughter of Jesse Ball and Verna Belle Williams.²

     Pearl H. Daisy Hughes was born on 20 July 1896 at Banner, Fulton Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Frank Hughes and Sarah Elizabeth Lingenfelter.¹ Pearl H. Daisy Hughes married Frank H. Ball, son of Frank Henry Ball and Sarah Louise Brown, on 25 July 1919 at Lewistown, Fulton Co., IL.¹ Pearl H. Daisy Hughes died on 22 May 1970 at Lewistown, Fulton Co., IL, at age 73.¹ She was buried on 25 May 1970 at White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton, Fulton Co., IL.¹
     As of 25 July 1919,her married name was Ball.

     Robert LeRoy Ball was born on 18 December 1929 at Bernadotte, Fulton Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Jesse Ball and Verna Belle Williams.¹ Robert LeRoy Ball died on 18 November 1949 at Peoria Co., IL, at age 19; in a car/train accident.¹ He was buried at White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton, Fulton Co., IL.¹
     From a newspaper story: Inquest into the death of Robert Ball, 19, of R. R. 3, Canton, who was killed at 12:45 p.m. Friday when the truck he was driving was struck by a Rock Island freight train at the LaMarsh Creek bridge on Route 24, has been set for 1:30 p.m. Monday by Coroner Chauncey Wood. Accident was the third within 24 hours within a radius of 100 yards. Raymond L. McGlothlin of East Peoria was killed late Thursday afternoon in a head-on collision which occurred near the scene of Ball's fatal accident, and Lachlan Crissey of Lewistown was severely injured Thursday morning near the same spot. Friday's accident was the second tragedy for the Ball family in the past three weeks, for the Ball home was destroyed by a fire on Nov. 1. Young Ball had discussed buying a new home just the morning before his death, with his mother. Born in Bernadotte township, Fulton county, on Dec. 18, 1929, he was the son of Jesse and Verna Williams Ball. In addition to his parents, he is survived by four brothers, Ernie, Route 5, Canton; James, Route 3, Canton; and Jack and Richard at home. Eight sisters also survive. They are: Mrs. Leona Shurrlebeam of Hanna City; Mrs. Nellie Westerfield of St. David; Mrs. Lila Sheets, Route 3, Canton; Mrs. Jesse Seward, Mrs. _ena Carnich and Mrs. Genevieve Sheets, all of Canton, and Shirley and Sharon, at home.¹

     Verna Belle Williams was born on 28 March 1902 at Banner, Fulton Co., IL.^1,2 She was the daughter of Francis Lilburn Williams and Emma Jane Courtney.¹ Verna Belle Williams married Jesse Ball, son of Frank Henry Ball and Sarah Louise Brown, on 6 December 1920 at Fulton Co., IL.¹ Verna Belle Williams died on 26 July 1975 at Fulton Co., IL, at age 73.¹ She was buried on 29 July 1975 at White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton, Fulton Co., IL.¹
     As of 6 December 1920,her married name was Ball.      Photo courtesy of Trisha Crabtree.

     Jesse Ball was born on 12 September 1889 at Naples, Fulton Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Frank Henry Ball and Sarah Louise Brown.¹ Jesse Ball married Clella O. Cannon on 30 June 1914 at Fulton Co., IL.¹ Jesse Ball married Verna Belle Williams, daughter of Francis Lilburn Williams and Emma Jane Courtney, on 6 December 1920 at Fulton Co., IL.¹ Jesse Ball died on 13 April 1979 at Canton, Fulton Co., IL, at age 89.¹ He was buried on 16 April 1979 at White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton, Fulton Co., IL.¹
     Photo courtesy of Trisha Crabtree.

     Frank H. Ball was born on 24 March 1896 at IL.¹ He was the son of Frank Henry Ball and Sarah Louise Brown.¹ Frank H. Ball married Pearl H. Daisy Hughes, daughter of Frank Hughes and Sarah Elizabeth Lingenfelter, on 25 July 1919 at Lewistown, Fulton Co., IL.¹ Frank H. Ball died on 24 August 1976 at Canton, Fulton Co., IL, at age 80.¹ He was buried on 27 August 1976 at White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton, Fulton Co., IL.¹

     (son) Ball was born on 6 July 1908.¹ He was the son of Clifford Ball and Roxie Wages.¹ (son) Ball died on 10 July 1908.¹ He was buried on 11 July 1908 at Walnut Cemetery, Banner, Fulton Co., IL.¹

     Mary Lutica Cameron was born on 30 September 1896.¹ She was the daughter of Maro Cameron and Lillie Cathers.¹ Mary Lutica Cameron married Wilmer Roudebush.¹ Mary Lutica Cameron married Clifford Ball, son of Frank Henry Ball and Sarah Louise Brown, on 17 December 1936 at Bloomington, McLean Co., IL.¹ Mary Lutica Cameron died on 23 February 1978 at Canton, Fulton Co., IL, at age 81.¹ She was buried at Bethel-Turner Cemetery, Buckheart, Fulton Co., IL.¹
     Her married name was Roudebush. As of 17 December 1936,her married name was Ball.

     Richard Laverne Ball is the son of Jesse Ball and Verna Belle Williams.²

     Ernie Franklin Ball is the son of Jesse Ball and Verna Belle Williams.²

     Jack Liliburn Ball was born on 3 March 1934 at Vermont, Fulton Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Jesse Ball and Verna Belle Williams.¹ Jack Liliburn Ball married Shirley Irving on 21 June 1991.¹ Jack Liliburn Ball died on 8 September 2008 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, at age 74.¹ He was buried on 12 September 2008 at White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton, Fulton Co., IL.¹
     From an obituary: Jack L. Ball, 74, of Canton passed away Monday, September 8, 2008 at 6:24 pm at Methodist Medical Center, Peoria. Born in Vermont, IL March 3, 1934, to Jesse and Verna (Williams) Ball, he married Patricia Tindall. He later married Marlene Holmes. He then married Ann Williams on May 16, 1997 in Havana. She survives along with two sons, Mark A. (Char) Ball of Lewistown and Darrell (Candy) Ball of Banner; one daughter, Jackie (Jerry) Ganieany of Canton; two stepchildren, Debbie LaBanca of Pekin and Dayna Thacker of Katie, Texas; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three brothers, Dick and Gene Ball both of Banner and Ernie Ball of Arkansas; and four sisters, Shirley Mahr of Banner, Sharon VanMiddlesworth and Nellie Westerfield both of Canton, and Lila Sheets of Liverpool. Preceding him in death were his parents, one son, Danny Ball, one grandson,Jamie Ball; one brother, and three sisters. Jack worked at International Harvester for 30 years retiring as an Inspector. He was a member of the Canton VFW and a lifetime member of the NRA. He enjoyed hunting with friends and cooking. He served in the Korean War from 1952 to 1955 as an Army Medic. Services will be Friday, Sept. 12th at 12:00pm at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home. Burial with military rites will follow at White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton.¹

     James Eugene Ball is the son of Jesse Ball and Verna Belle Williams.²

     Leona F. Ball was born on 31 January 1915 at Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Jesse Ball and Clella O. Cannon.¹ Leona F. Ball married Ralph Dorsey in 1953.¹ Leona F. Ball died on 20 November 2005 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, at age 90.¹ She was buried at Parkview Mausoleum, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.¹
     Her married name was Stufflebeam. As of 1953,her married name was Dorsey. From an obituary in the "Peoria Journal Star": Leona F. Dorsey, 90, formerly of Fern Leaf Road, Peoria, died at 7:05 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, at Bel-Wood Nursing Home. She was born on Jan. 31, 1915, in Pittsfield, Ill., daughter of Jesse and Clella Cannon Ball. She married Ross Stufflebeam. She later married Ralph Dorsey in 1953, in Peoria County. He preceeded her in death on Jan. 16, 1999, in Peoria. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Surviving are two sons, Jesse 'Jerry' (Shirley) Stufflebeam of Washington, Ill., and Ronnie (Carmen) Stufflebeam of Peoria; two daughters, Jo Anne Johnson and Vaneta Antle, both of Peoria; a stepson, Ronald Dorsey of Sarasota, Fla; five stepdaughters, Connie Caughey of Peoria, Maureen Clark of the state of Washington, Betty Lowder of Pekin, Carol Dorsey of Arizona and Linda Dorsey of Chicago; nine grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; five sisters, Eilene Cernich of Collinsville, Ill., Lila Sheets of Liverpool, Ill., Sharon Van Middleworth and Nellie Westerfiled, both of Canton, and Shirley Mahr of Banner, Ill; and four brothers, Richard, Jack, and Gene Ball of Banner, Ill., and Ernie Ball of Arkansas. Leona worked for Canteen Food Service and Bradley University, retiring in 1975. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Entombment will be at Parkview Mausoleum in Peoria.¹

     Nellie Lorena Ball is the daughter of Jesse Ball and Verna Belle Williams.²

     Johnny Westerfield was born circa 1923.¹ He was the son of Francis Marion Westerfield and Cora Mae Fouts.¹ Johnny Westerfield died on 9 December 1989 at Liverpool, Fulton Co., IL.¹ He was buried at Highbridge Cemetery, Buckheart, Fulton Co., IL.¹
     He did his military service between November 1942 and November 1945 and was in the European Theatre during World War II. He worked for Coleman's garage in Canton and owned and operated the Radiator Shop on the back road from St. David.¹

     Lila Louise Ball was born on 2 September 1925 at Banner, Fulton Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Jesse Ball and Verna Belle Williams.² Lila Louise Ball married Robert Gregg Sheets, son of Charles Emery Sheets and Flora Elisa Brewer, on 16 August 1942 at Kahoka, Clark Co., MO.² Lila Louise Ball died on 22 March 2011 at Canton, Fulton Co., IL, at age 85.³ She was buried at White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton, Fulton Co., IL.³
     As of 16 August 1942,her married name was Sheets.      Photo courtesy of Trisha Crabtree.

     Robert Gregg Sheets was born on 29 June 1921 at Lewistown, Fulton Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Charles Emery Sheets and Flora Elisa Brewer.¹ Robert Gregg Sheets married Lila Louise Ball, daughter of Jesse Ball and Verna Belle Williams, on 16 August 1942 at Kahoka, Clark Co., MO.¹ Robert Gregg Sheets died on 8 November 2006 at Liverpool, Fulton Co., IL, at age 85.¹ He was buried on 13 November 2006 at White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton, Fulton Co., IL; cremation.¹
     Robert Gregg Sheets was also known as Skeeter.¹ From an obituary: Gregg 'Bob' 'Skeeter' Sheets, 85, of 125 E. Main, Liverpool, Ill., passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, at 6:40 a. m. at his residence. Born June 29, 1921, in Lewistown, Ill., the son of Charles and Flora (Brewer) Sheets, he married Lila Ball on Aug. 16, 1942, in Kahoka, Mo. She survives along with two sons, Randy Sheets of Liverpool and Roger Sheets of Lincoln; one daughter, Janet (Dennis) Utsler of Liverpool; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Bernadine Maxson of Canton. Preceding him in death were his parents; one son, Michael Sheets; one daughter, Linda Sheets; one granddautghter; four brothers; and four sisters. He first worked at Pabst Blue Ribbon in Peoria Heights for five years and then at International Harvester Co. in Canton, retiring in 1978 as a general foreman of the warehouse, with 36 years of service. He then worked for security for MSD for five years. He was a member of the VFW in Lewistown. He was a World War II Army veteran, serving in the Pacific Theater and received two Bronze Stars. A graveside service with burial of ashes will be Monday, Nov. 13, at 11 a. m. at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Canton, with military rites by the Lewistown VFW.¹

     Jessie Mae Effie Ball was born on 12 May 1932 at Canton, Fulton Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Jesse Ball and Verna Belle Williams.¹ Jessie Mae Effie Ball married John Warren in 1974.¹ Jessie Mae Effie Ball died on 1 July 2003 at Canton, Fulton Co., IL, at age 71.¹ She was buried on 3 July 2003 at White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton, Fulton Co., IL.¹
     As of 1949,her married name was Seward. As of 1974,her married name was Warren. From an obituary: Jessie M. Warren, 71, of 2961 N. Baylor Road died at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2003, at Graham Hospital in Canton. Born May 12, 1932, in Canton to Jesse and Verna Williams Ball, she married Norman Seward in 1949. She later married John 'Jack' Warren in 1974. He died in 1986. She also was preceded in death by one daughter and one brother. Surviving are one son, Richard Seward of Brereton; five daughters, Tonja spooner and Vicki (and George) Spahn, both of Brereton, Debra (and Roger) Kruzan of Liverpool, Lisa Pace of Canton and Nancy MClaskey of Norris; four brothers, Ernie (and Darlene) Ball of Arkansas, Gene (and Jeannie) Ball, Richard (and Wilma) Ball and Jack (and Anne) Ball, all of Banner; six sisters, Lila (and Gregg) Sheets of Liverpool, Shirley Mahr of Banner, Nellie Westerfield and Sharon (and Donald) VanMiddlesworth, both of Canton, Leona Dorsey of Bellevue and Eilene Cernich of Farmington; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was of the Protestant faith. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.¹

     Eilene Ball is the daughter of Jesse Ball and Verna Belle Williams.¹

     Genevieve P. Ball was born on 11 November 1917 at Athens, Menard Co., IL.³ She was the daughter of Jesse Ball and Clella O. Cannon.¹ Genevieve P. Ball married Glenwood Miles Sheets, son of Charles Emery Sheets and Flora Elisa Brewer, on 19 October 1935 at Lewistown, Fulton Co., IL.¹ Genevieve P. Ball died on 22 February 2000 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, at age 82.¹ She was buried at White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton, Fulton Co., IL.¹
     As of 19 October 1935,her married name was Sheets. From an obituary in the "Journal Star" (Peoria, IL): Genevieve P. Sheets, 82, of S. Fifth Ave. died at 6:54 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. Born Nov. 11, 1917, in Athens to Jesse and Clella Cannon Ball, she married Glenn M. 'Dagwood' Sheets on Oct. 19, 1935, in Lewistown. He died July 9, 1994. One brother, one half brother and one grandson also preceded her in death. Surviving are one son, Virgil (and Sherrie) of Peoria; one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Patricia) Yancick of Canton.¹