Obituaries

Charles R. Traynor Sr., 73, a resident of 607 Jackson since 1928, died at 1:45 A.M. yesterday (04 Jun 1977) at Highview Nursing Center where he was admitted May 25.

He was born at St. Charles, Mich., March 11, 1904, a son of Patrick and Lacey Ann Rice Traynor, and married Mildred D. Lonsdale at Hanna City on April 15, 1922.

They moved to Peoria six years later and he owned and operated the ABC Laundry on Jackson St. 11 years.  Then he worked 19 years for the Peoria Board of Education, having charge of the laundry for physical education classes. … Read the rest

Thomas H. Lonsdale, 90, of 903 S. Adams St., retired farmer and coal miner, died at 6:30 PM at his home after a prolonged illness.  He lived in Peoria 25 years.  Born Nov. 17, 1860, he was a son of Henry and Ann Lonsdale, and married Lillian Manville in 1884.  She died some time ago.  Mr Lonsdale had been active in Pottstown Methodist Church and was one of the congregation instrumental in building the new church some years ago.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Neva Middleton and Mrs. Charles Traynor, both of Peoria; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.  Funeral services are set for 10 AM Friday at Cumerford-Endsley memorial home, and interment will be in Limestone Cemetery. … Read the rest

FORT MYERS, FLA. – Mildred D. Traynor, 86, formerly of Peoria, died Thursday (Nov. 30, 1989) in Fort Myers, Fla. where she had lived since 1978.

Born Oct 9, 1903, in Pottstown to Thomas H. and Lillian L. Manville Lonsdale, she married Charles Roy Traynor on April 15, 1922, in Hanna City.  He died June 4, 1977, in Peoria.

Two daughters, one brother and one sister also preceded her in death.

Surviving are one son, Charles R. Traynor, Jr., of Peoria; one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Opal A.) Danner of Fort Myers, with whom she made her home; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.… Read the rest

The funeral service for Mrs. Ruth M. Thrush, 69, of 2203 W. Starr St., co-owner of the Yale Hotel and the former Arion Hotel until 1955, will be at 1 PM Friday at the Endsley & Son Funeral Home, 1417 S. Stanley Street.  Burial will be in Smithville Cemetery.  The Rev. Scot Huson, Howett Street Christian Church, will officiate.  Friends may call from 4-9 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Thrush died at 6:55 AM Tuesday at Proctor Hospital where she had been a patient for three days.  She had owned and operated the two hotels for 18 years with her husband, Frank, whom she married in Peoria in 1921. … Read the rest

Mrs. Hannah Thrush, 89, widow of William J. Thrush and the oldest resident of Hanna City, died today.  She had lived in Peoria County for 85 years, being born in England.  Surviving are 4 daughters, three sons, 17 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.  She will be laid to rest next to her husband in Smithville Cemetery.

From the Jacksonville Daily Journal (Jackson, IL)  02 Jun 1950… Read the rest

Thrush, Marcella Mary, 59, of 627 21st Street East, Bradenton, died Wednesday (April 24th, 1974) at Manatee Memorial Hospital of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on April 21, 1974, on the DeSoto Memorial Bridge.  Born in Moline, Il to Leo & Johanna Miller, she came to Bradenton seven years ago from Peoria, IL.  Mrs. Thrush was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and Moose Lodge Palmetto Auxiliary.  Mrs. Thrush is survived by a son Patrick R. of Bradenton, her father Leo Miller of Peoria, IL, and a brother, Robert Miller of East Peoria, IL.  She is preceded in death by her husband LeRoy, and mother Johanna Schell-Miller. … Read the rest