Fourteenth Generation

4830. Kathern Agnes Chatfield was born on 7 January 1909 in Sycamore, DeKalb Co., Illinois, USA. She lived in Rochelle, Ogle Co., Illinois, USA in 1918. She died on 21 June 1995 at the age of 86 in DeKalb, DeKalb Co., Illinois, USA. Kathern was buried in St Mary's Cmtry., DeKalb, DeKalb Co., Illinois, USA. She was Roman Catholic. USA Social Security Death Index
Given Name: Kathern
Surname: Raymond
Birth Date: 7 January 1909
Social Security Number: 352-38-2483
State: Illinois
Last Place of Residence: Illinois
Previous Residence Postal Code: 60115
Event Date: 21 June 1995
Age: 86
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Find A Grave Memorial# 35955910
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Kathern C. Raymond, 85, of DeKalb, IL, formerly of Sycamore, IL, died Wednesday, June 21, 1995, at Pine Acres Care Center, DeKalb, IL. She was born January 7, 1910 [1909] in Sycamore, IL, the daughter of Leslie and Jane "Dee" Chatfield. She married C. Edward Raymond on September 2, 1940 in Sycamore, IL. She was a graduate of the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA with a bachelors degree in business administration. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She was employed to the National Bank and Trust Co. in Sycamore, IL until her marriage.
An avid bridge player, she was a member of the Library Whist Club and at one time, a member of five bridge clubs. She was also a member of the Kishwaukee Country Club, playing on the Lincoln Highway Tournament team for several years; the Kishwaukee Hospital Auxiliary and Ellwood House Association.
She is survived by her husband, C. Edward Raymond of DeKalb, IL; a daughter, Jane (Joseph) Smith of Houston Texas; a son, Edward C. Raymond of Trevoise, PA; and three grandchildren, Jennifer, Michael and Julie Smith. She is preceded by her parents and one brother.
A funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 26, 1995 at St. Mary' Church, DeKalb, IL, the Rev. William Schwartz officiating. Cremation will take place after the funeral mass.
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True Republican, 1 September 1926
Sunday morning Miss Kathern Chatfield entertained twelve girls at a breakfast in honor of Miss Beverly. The Chatfield home was filled with choice flowers and Mrs. Chatfield served a delicious breakfast in two courses. The party was such a delightful success that the guests remained until late in the afternon at that hospitable home.
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True Republican, 4 June 1932
GRADUATES MONDAY Miss Kathryn Chatfield, daughter, of Mrs. Jane Chatfield of Sycamore. will complete her four-year study at the University of lowa with graduation Monday evenirg. She was graduated here with class of 1927 and entered Iowa in 1928.

Kathern Agnes Chatfield and C Edward Raymond were married on 2 September 1940 in Sycamore, DeKalb Co., Illinois, USA. C Edward Raymond, son of Edward J Raymond and Julia M Holslag, was born on 6 September 1904 in Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois, USA. He lived in DeKalb, DeKalb Co., Illinois, USA in 1930. He died on 24 October 1999 at the age of 95 in DeKalb, DeKalb Co., Illinois, USA. C was buried on 28 October 1999 in St Mary's Cmtry., DeKalb, DeKalb Co., Illinois, USA. He was Roman Catholic. Find A Grave Memorial# 35955804
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The DeKalb Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois
Tuesday, October 26, 1999
p. 5 (with photo)

OBITUARY

C. Edward Raymond, 95, of DeKalb, Ill. died on Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999, in Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb.
Born in Aurora on Sept. 6, 1904, he was the son of Edward J. and Julia (Holslag) Raymond, He was a resident of DeKalb since 1909. Educated in DeKalb schools, he attended Northern Illinois University and the School of Journalism at the University of Missouri. He was a member of Kappa Tau Alpha, Journalism honorary, and a member of Sigma Delta Chi Journalism Fraternity. He was affiliated with the DeKalb Daily Chronicle as a carrier and in the mechanical, editorial, circulation, engraving and photography departments. He was a full-time employee at the Daily Chronicle form 1927 until January 1969, when he sold his interest in the newspaper.
He served as President of the Chronicle Corporation from 1954 to Jan. 24, 1968. He served in the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce from 1954-55. He was chairman of DeKalb County Zoning Board of Appeals from 1950-89, a member of Jacob Haish Memorial Hospital Board, a member of the DeKalb Park Board from 1934-45, and President of Kishwaukee Country Club from 1944-46. He was also a member of DeKalb Public Hospital Board from 1967-75, the Newman Foundation Board at NIU from 1959-70, Lay Board Trinity College Washington D.C., Honorary Executive Committee, Two Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America, and Holder of Silver Beaver.
He was director of First National Bank in DeKalb from 1945-83 and director of community relations at First National Bank from 1969-79. He was a member of the Union League Club of Chicago, the Palmetto Pine Golf Club of Cape Coral, Fla., Kishwaukee Country Club DeKalb, and the Executive Committee of NIU Foundation from 1976-82.
He received Humanitarian Award of NIU Foundation in 1982. He was a life member of National Press Photographers of America, DeKalb Elks Lodge #765 and Knights of Columbus. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of DeKalb. He was named to the John Henry Cardinal Newman Honorary Society in 1965 and received the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service award in 1970 and the Law Day Award of DeKalb County Bar Association in 1976. He was President of the Chief Shabbona Council form 1962-63, a member of Citizens Committee of the University of Illinois from 1955-78, and a member of Consultative Committee to assist in selection of the president of the University of Illinois.
Edward was married to the former Kathern Chatfield of Sycamore on September 2, 1939. Survivors include a daughter Jane (Joseph) Smith of Houston, Texas; a son, Edward C. Raymond of Perkasie, Pa.; and three grandchildren, Jennifer, Michael and Julie Smith.
Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 27, 1999, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church of DeKalb, with father William Clausen officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery on Thursday, October 28, at 10:00 a.m.
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USA Census, 1910
Name: C Edward Raymond
Event Place: De Kalb Ward 2, DeKalb, Illinois
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Birthplace: Illinois
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Household ID: 33
Page: 2
Household Gender Age Birthplace
SELF Edward J Raymond M 36y Illinois
WIFE Julia M Raymond F 34y New York
SON C Edward Raymond M 5y Illinois

Kathern Agnes Chatfield and C Edward Raymond had the following children: