Thelma Berneice Buck

F, b. 26 February 1921, d. 22 May 2011
FatherDaniel Robert Buck b. 30 Jul 1882, d. 26 Feb 1960
MotherLelah Eleanor Meredith b. 20 Feb 1883, d. 1 May 1965
     Thelma Berneice Buck was born on 26 February 1921 at Loami, Sangamon County, Illinois.1 She was the daughter of Daniel Robert Buck and Lelah Eleanor Meredith. Thelma Berneice Buck appears in the Photo: Grp in September 1924 or October 1924.2 She appeared in the census of 12 April 1930 in the household of Daniel Robert Buck and Lelah Eleanor Meredith at 824 Columbus Avenue, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.3 Thelma Berneice Buck witnessed the photograph of Daniel Robert Buck and Lelah Eleanor Meredith circa 1935 at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.2 As of 16 September 1941,her married name was Davenport.4 Thelma Berneice Buck married Kenneth H. Davenport Sr. on 16 September 1941 at Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, Missouri.4 Thelma Berneice Buck appears in the Photo: Grp on 3 August 1943 at Train Station, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.5 She witnessed the photograph of Daniel Robert Buck and Lelah Eleanor Meredith circa July 1947 at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.2 Thelma Berneice Buck appears in the Photo: Grp about 30 jul 1949 or 1950 at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.2 She lived on 30 April 1996 at 2140 Marland Street, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.6 She appears in the Photo: Grp on 30 July 2000 at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.2 She died on 22 May 2011 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, at age 90.7 She was buried on 26 May 2011 at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.7

Family

Kenneth H. Davenport Sr. b. 9 Apr 1921, d. 16 Nov 1988

Citations

  1. [S362] Eva Marguerite Buck Hiler, "Data Received from Eva Marguerite Buck Hiler."
  2. [S453] Jr. Daniel R. Buck, "Data provided by Daniel R. Buck, Jr."
  3. [S942] 1930 United States Census Records, Series: T626 Roll: 559 Page: 52B, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.
  4. [S662] InterNet Data. URL: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sj-r/obituary.aspx

    Thelma B. Davenport

    SPRINGFIELD - Thelma B. Davenport, 90, of Springfield passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 11:30 PM at Lewis Memorial Christian Village.

    She was born Feb. 26, 1921 to Daniel R & Lela Meredith Buck in Loami, IL. She married Kenneth H. Davenport, Sr. on Sept. 16, 1941. He preceded her in death in 1988. ...
  5. [S929] E-mail Message Sent to John Buck, Jr.
  6. [S673] The State Journal-Register, 30 April 1996, 16.
  7. [S911] Newspaper Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sj-r/obituary.aspx

    Thelma B. Davenport

    SPRINGFIELD - Thelma B. Davenport, 90, of Springfield passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 11:30 PM at Lewis Memorial Christian Village.

    She was born Feb. 26, 1921 to Daniel R & Lela Meredith Buck in Loami, IL. She married Kenneth H. Davenport, Sr. on Sept. 16, 1941. He preceded her in death in 1988.

    Surviving are three sons, Kenneth Jr. (wife Victoria), Jerry (wife Rhonda) and Kirby (wife Marti) and one daughter Nancy Derhake (husband Pat) all of Springfield. One brother Daniel Buck of Springfield also survives Thelma. There are nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

    Preceding her in death were 5 sisters, Marge Hiler, Eleanor Espensheid, Virginia Davis, Wilma Macdonald and Dorothy Adams and 2 brothers Robert and Roger Buck.

    Thelma was a member of Eliot Ave. Baptist church and an avid Cubs fan.

    Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home, 530 N. 5th St., Springfield, IL is in charge of arrangements.

    Funeral Services Thursday, May 26 with visitation from 10-12 with funeral services following at 12 noon. Burial will be at Camp Butler following the services. Rev Gary Winkleman officiating.

    The family requests memorial donations to a charity of donors choice.

    Published in The State Journal-Register on May 24, 2011.