Person:Ruth Tichenor (1)

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Ruth Ilene Tichenor
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Name Ruth Ilene Tichenor
Gender Female
Birth[1][2] 6 Aug 1921 Charleston, Coles County, IL
Census? 1930
Census? 1940
Marriage 1969 Wisconsinto Howard Benjamin Billington
Death[1][3] 23 Nov 2011 Mattoon, Coles County, IL
Burial? Unknown
Other? 25 Nov 2011 Obituary; See Notes

Census 1930, Seven Hickory, Coles County, IL: Tichenor, Edward D. - Head - Owns, $700 - Male - White - Age 52 - Married at 28 - Born (& both parents) Illinois - Farmer, Operates farm - not Veteran " Martha E. - Wife - Female - White - Age 44 - Married at 21 - Born (& both parents) Illinois " -- 1 older daughter, 4 older sons -- " Ruth I. - Daughter - Female - White - Age 8 - At school - Born Illinois

Census 1940, Charleston, Coles County, IL: Tichnor, Ed O. - Head - Male - White - Age 62 - Married - Education, 4 yrs High school - Born Illinois - Father b. Illinois - Mother b. Indiana - 1935 residence, Same place - At work - Farmer, Farming " Martha E. - Wife - Female - White - Age 53 - Education, 4 yrs school - Born Illinois " -- 1 older son -- " Ruth - Daughter - Female - White - Age 18 - Education, 4 yrs High school - Born Illinois - At work, 40 hrs/wk - Clerk, Grocery store - Worked 33 wks, Earned $300

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Edwards Funeral Home, Arcola IL: RUTH ILENE BILLINGTON, 90 of Charleston, Illinois passed away at 3:15 P.M. on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. Private family services will be held at a later date. Ruth was born on August 6, 1921 in Charleston, IL. She was a daughter of Edward O. and Martha (Bulla) Tichenor. She married John H. Sharkey in 1941 in Iowa. He passed away in 1968. She later married Howard B. Billington in 1969 in Wisconsin. He passed away in 1982.

FindAGrave.com: RUTH ILENE TICHENOR BILLINGTON ...Children: Laura "Billington" Hackler Ruth was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Charleston, IL. She had been Vice President for Good Will Industries of Racine, WI amd also worked at Byrd Cleaners in Charleston, IL. Ruth enjoyed crossword puzzles, word search and crocheting. She was loved much, and was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will truly be missed by all.

Burial: Unknown

References
  1. 1.0 1.1 Find A Grave
    Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Oswego County, NY:.

    WARNER / Ethelyn Durant / His wife / 1895-1961 // Lyndon D. / 1889-1962

  2. (Obituary)
    Edwards Funeral Home, Arcola IL:.

    RUTH ILENE BILLINGTON, 90 ...Ruth was born on August 6, 1921 in Charleston, IL.

  3. (Obituary)
    Edwards Funeral Home, Arcola IL:.

    RUTH ILENE BILLINGTON, 90 of Charleston, Illinois passed away.... on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.