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Reunions-Sept. 16, 2010

Garrison Reunion
The Garrison family reunion was held Sunday, Aug. 8, at the St. Elmo City Park, with 33 present.
Ervin Garrison gave the blessing before the noon meal.
A short business meeting was held and the treasurer’s report was given.
Marriage recorded: Sarah Garrison and Matt Gillman, November 2009. Birth: Ryan Gabriel Haslett on Feb. 22, 2010, to Chris and Bern Haslett.
One death, that of Lois “Imogine” Garrison, on Jan. 5, 2010.
Those attending were Wanda Fern Garrison, Janet (Mize) Boastick, Wendy Flach and Rodney Conaway, and Jane and David Gilpin, all of Springfield; Norma Tharp, Lisa and Mike Waitkus of Effingham; Ashley, Anyssa, and Amber of Stewardson; Angela Lin of Neoga; Raymond and Ljean Rush, David and Angie and Abby Dugan, all of Vandalia; Ervin and Joyce Garrison, Brownstown; Jim and Christy Garrison, Thompsonville; Irma Garrison, Pat McDowell, Doug and Sherry and Byers and Caitlin Waldo and Jim and Janice Garrison, all of St. Elmo; and Carolee, Ron and Carol Williams from Iowa and Nebraska.
The next reunion will be held on the second Sunday of August 2011 at the park.

Scullen Reunion
The family of the late Ruby Hayes Scullen held its annual reunion at noon on Sunday, Aug. 8, at Centennial Park in Champaign.
The families enjoyed a potluck meal after the blessing by Ann McCart. They also enjoyed playing on the playground, going to the petting zoo, swimming and going down the double waterslide, looking at old pictures and taking new ones, and visiting.
Those attending were: Bob Scullen of Brownstown; Loretta’s family: Loretta Wheeler, Angie and Bill Kelly, Chris and friend Devon, Nikki Lee of Lafayette, Ind., Tony and Ruth Marty and Evan of Frankfort, Ind., Donna Garriott of West Lebanon, Ind., Leslie Maish, Taylor and Trent of Indianapolis, David Garriott, Maddie and Ethan of Rossville, Tracie and Danny Gillum and Kelli Garriott and friend, all of West Lebanon, Ind.
Ann’s family: Ann McCart of Mulberry, Ind. Judy’s family: Judy and Tom Steiner, Debbie Phillips, Derek and Dalton, Keith and Rhonda Steiner, Brett and friend Raymond, Caleigh and friend Matt and Daustin, Christy Steiner, Caleb, Corin and Clair, all of Mulberry Grove; Ashley Steiner and Phil Evans, Becky and Russ Rieke, Justin and Tyler, all of Greenville.
Janet’s family: Janet Bell, Kim Sachan and Robbie Norris, Donna Bell, Krissy and friend Kacie, Kayla Moulton, and Andrew and friend, all of Vandalia; Kel-C Sefton, brother Blake, friend Levi, Sherry and Kirby Sefton, and Carl and friend Amy, all of Brownstown.
Jackie’s family: Jackie Chrisman of Brownstown; Shelly and Andrew Marks of Vandalia; Jeannie’s family: Jeannie and Vernie McCammack, Brownstown and grandson’s David and Brandon Bunyard of Butler; Joyce’s family: Joyce Kistler and Brittany, Chad Kimberlin and friend Carrie and son Brenton, all of Brownstown.
On Tuesday evening, Aug. 3, families of the late Ruby Hayes Scullen met at the St. Elmo Pool and park.
Bob Scullen hosts a cookout/swim party for his grandchildren’s birthdays and Christmas. It is a gift they all enjoy and look forward to.
Those attending were: Bob Scullen of Brownstown; Judy’s family: Judy Steiner, Debbie Phillips, Derek and Dalton, Keith Steiner, Brett Caleigh and Daustin, Christy Steiner, Caleb, Corin and Clair, all of Mulberry Grove; Becky and Russ Rieke, Justin and Tyler, all of Greenville.
Janet’s family: Janet Bell, Donna Bell, Krissy and friend Macie, Morgan and Kaylee, Kayla Moulton, and Andrew and friend, all of Vandalia; Kel-C Sefton, brother Blake, and friend Levi, Sherry and Kirby Sefton and Shane, all of Brownstown.
Jackie’s family: Jackie Chrisman of Brownstown; Shelly and Andrew Marks of Vandalia; Jeannie’s family: Jeannie and Vernie McCammack, Brownstown and grandson’s David and Brandon Bunyard of Butler and grandson Chase Bunyard of Vandalia; Joyce’s family: Chad Kimberlin and friend Carrie and son Brenton, all of Brownstown and Tammy Kimberlin, Meaghan, Branson and J.T., all of Mt. Olive.

Kleinik Reunion
The 82nd annual Kleinik reunion was held Aug. 29 at Greenville’s Patriot Park, with 34 in attendance. A potluck was served after the blessing.
The business meeting was called to order by reunion president, Brent Elam. Last year’s minutes were read by reunion secretary/treasurer, Carol Herrin.
One birth was reported, Emmalea Lynn Palenchar, daughter of Lauren Elam. She was born March 5, 2010, and one death was reported, Donnie Gene Elam on June 22, 2010. He was 67 years old.
Awards of $1 each for the oldest and youngest went to Evelyn Hecht at 80 years of age and Joe Sievers at the age of 4. Stan and Lisa Sievers from Jackson, Mo. traveled the farthest.
Officers elected for next year’s reunion were Brent Elam, president; Dean Kleinik, vice president and Carol Herrin, secretary/treasurer.
It was decided to have next year’s reunion at the same place. The meeting was adjourned, and the afternoon was spent visiting.
Those present were: Marilyn Torbeck, Kevin and Melissa Elam, Ronnie and Millie Elam and Kacey Elam, all of Vandalia; Junior and Neva Elam, Brent Elam, Mervin and Ilene Kleinik, all of Mulberry Grove; Kent Elam; O’Fallon; Evelyn and Carol Herrin, and Donna, Sharon and Cory Elam, all of Greenville; Delila Beckman, Coffeen; Dwight and Joyce Kleinik, Fillmore; Stanley, Lisa, Melody, Ibraheem, Humza, and Joseph Sievers, all of Jackson, Mo.; David and Janet Bargman, Evelyn Elam Hecht and Kenny and Karen Hecht, all of Chester; and Rebecca, Taylor, Jamie, and Anna Kleinik.

Willis Reunion
The Willis reunion was held on Sunday, Sept. 5 at Rogier Park, with 82 present.
Harry Willis asked the prayer before the meal.
Mary Ann Willis won the attendance prize, the children played games and the adults played bingo.
Those present were: George Shirley Little, Kay Ambuehl, Mark and Sheila Ambuehl, Kayla Derek and grandson Hayden Smith, Patrick and Dianne Ambuehl and Shianne, Mike Ambuehl, Shanay Stevenson and Kayden Ambuehl, Donna Blankenship, Lucas and Jamie Cearlock and Avery, Travis and Lacie Donaldson and Andrew, Ember Lipsey and Bethany, Ryne, Dana Tedrick, Malissa Maroon and Dalton, Cody Huddleston, Bob and Patty Edwards, Jacob Whalen and friend Crystal Miller and John and Lu Willis, all of Vandalia;
Sharri and Shawn Willis, Jerry Willis, Gary and Beck Willis and Olivia Smith, Chad and Brooke Earnest and Colton and Callye, Albert Willis, Terry “Hook” and Jana Oldham, Fred and Mary Willis, Geri Schuchmann, Judy Willis, Ed Willis and James, Alexis, Theresa Maschh and Patrick, Kamelyn, Maosilpaik, Dan and Cheryl Willis, Dan and Tyler Neer and Gregory, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Jessica Willis, Jake Willis and friend Brooke Utlart, Doug Willis, Darrin and Beth Willis, and Betty Fifer, all of Mulberry Grove;
Donna Sloan and Michael, Darrell and Ann Stewart, and Jr. “Stew” Stewart, all of Smithboro; Harry and Loretta Willis of East Peoria; Bob and Mary Ann Willis of Taylorville and Rick Thacker of Eureka.
 

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