Jul03
Andrew Jack Fash proprietor and captain steamer of the Peoria Belle
on July 3rd, 2013 at 5:19 pmPosted In: Fash Family
Uncle Jack Fash and his wife Libby are the first two people on the left. The others are unknown to me.
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Apr09
Rev.and Mrs Ummel of the Mennonite Church
GG Uncle Harry and GG Aunt Laura Wolf, Grandma Ingersoll and John, and Betty Lois Willis After Church On Easter Sunday 1938
Nov23
Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Years!
on November 23rd, 2012 at 6:05 pmPosted In: Uncategorized
There’s nothing like spending the holidays with family and friends. These days are holy and sacred so we give Jesus our utmost thanks for them. Wishing you the best this holiday season from our family to yours!
My Family, God How I miss You!
Christmas in Peoria, Il.
Grandma and Grandpa Loesche
Uncle Eddy Conner, Grandma Ingersoll and John, Grandpa Loesche, Russell and Betty Howard
Grandma and Grandpa Loesche, John and Grandma Ingersoll, Russell Howard
The Howards
Aug06
Robert James Willis my grandfather was born on April 7, 1907 to Elizabeth Ann Fash and Francis Willis. Grandpa's dad disappeared when he was eight years old. Nobody really knows what happened to him. My grandpa was very traumatized by the event and it left scars which he carried with him his whole life. My grandpa held a lot of different jobs but the one I remember most, he was a City of Peoria bus driver. One day he asked mom if he could take us for a ride on his bus route. Right in the middle of his route he stopped the bus, told his riders he was going to get his three granddaughter's some ice cream. If you don't like it get off and walk he told them. Nobody got off that day. Grandpa Willis spent a lot of time with us. He took us on wonderful little outings. Grandpa would go get aunt Laura then pick up mom and us girls and we were on our way to Morton, Il. to see our cousin, Irma Berger. Grandpa Willis died when I was only five and I took it very hard. That was my first experience with the death of a loved one. After grandma Ingersoll his mom died I found a lot of Catholic Jewelry mom told me it belonged to Francis Willis. She said she thought he and his family were Catholics but I can't be sure.
This is the only photo we have of Francis Willis with Elizabeth his wife and son Robert
Robert and his mother Elizabeth
Cousin Irma Berger and Robert
Robert and his mother Elizabeth Willis “Just for Fun.”
Robert and his aunt, Laura Wolf and mother Elizabeth
Robert and his class picture The Whittier School Peoria, Il.
Robert and a school friend
Robert and his car with Louise Matthison and Laura Wolf
Robert
Robert and his 1st wife Blanche Conner
Robert Daughter Betty and wife Blanch Conner
Robert and his only daughter Betty Lois Willis
Robert and Blanches new Pontiac
Robert and another wife Vera?
Robert Willis
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Robert Willis with his three granddaughters Wendy, Debby, and Jenny
Apr28
In Memory Of Betty L. Larkin 8/15/30 – 4/24/11
on April 28th, 2012 at 9:35 pmPosted In: Uncategorized
Betty Lois Larkin was born on August 15th 1930 in Peoria, Illinois.The daughter of Blanche Edith Conner and Robert James Willis. She grew up in Peoria and at an early age began attending dance classes. Even at the age of 80 mom could still remember her dance teachers name, Rose Dentino. Mom was also a very good organ player. She took Piano classes when she was a girl but didn't like it preferring instead the organ she taught herself to play. Mom started working at age 14. She worked in various factories and later became a hostess at the Pere Marquette Hotel. She married Russell Lee Howard and they had three daughters Wendy, Debby, and Jennifer. All of the family were expert carpenters and Betty was no Exception. She and Russell and several family members worked together to build the house they were to live with their three daughters. Russell passed away and Betty married Arthur Vernon Larkin. They moved from Peoria, first to Deming NM., and 2 years later to Bushnell, Fl. In 2009 Betty was baptized and became a member of Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church. During this time she began reading the Bible and Praying. She would sit on the front porch and in the light of the sun would read the Sunday School Lessons over and over again. Mom I miss you.
Betty Willis
Betty Willis in a beauty pageant 2 years old
Betty Willis with the Morning Glories Ballet Dance
Betty in her dance costumes
Betty Willis with her wagon her mom won for her.
Betty Willis in her snow suit grandma Ingersoll made for her.
Robert and Blanche Willis mom’s parents
Mom and her mother Blanche Loesche
Mom and Her Dad Robert Willis
Mom and her grandparents Charles and Margaret Conner in Farmington, Illinois
Mom and her first husband Russell Howard
The house my parents built on Knott Lane in Peoria, Il. Mom worked on it during the day. Sometimes Aunt Laura and Uncle Harry would come over and help. Dad always helped nights and weekends.
Dad and Uncle Harry
Betty Howard and her three daughters Wendy, Jenny, and Debby
Donald Elisha Mom's Favorite Boss
Mom and her second husband Arthur Larkin
Mom, Jenny, Debby, Grandma Ingersoll, and Wendy
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