In Memory of Our Fallen Brothers
Charles Everett Mandley
March 9, 1963 - August 2, 2007
Charles E. Mandley, 44, of Lebanon, IL, was born March 9, 1963, in Bitburg, Germany. Charles served in the U.S. Marines from 1982 to 1990. He was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon with one gold star, Presidential Unit Citation, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Medal with two bronze stars, Sea Service Deployment Medal with two bronze stars, and Humanitarian Service Medal.
Surviving are his wife of 24 years, Chinita Mandley of Lebanon; two sons, Chris and Calvin "Terrel" Mandley of Lebanon; two daughters, Aquia Cutler of Lebanon and Angela Farris of Beauford, N.C.;1 grandson, Emmanuel Cutler; and his parents, Calvin and Margaret Mandley of Lebanon.
Charles was the Commander of VFW Post 4183, at Scott Air Force Base from 2004 to 2006. He was also a member of the Lincoln Land Leathernecks MCL Detachment 1174.
March 9, 1963 - August 2, 2007
Charles E. Mandley, 44, of Lebanon, IL, was born March 9, 1963, in Bitburg, Germany. Charles served in the U.S. Marines from 1982 to 1990. He was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon with one gold star, Presidential Unit Citation, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Medal with two bronze stars, Sea Service Deployment Medal with two bronze stars, and Humanitarian Service Medal.
Surviving are his wife of 24 years, Chinita Mandley of Lebanon; two sons, Chris and Calvin "Terrel" Mandley of Lebanon; two daughters, Aquia Cutler of Lebanon and Angela Farris of Beauford, N.C.;1 grandson, Emmanuel Cutler; and his parents, Calvin and Margaret Mandley of Lebanon.
Charles was the Commander of VFW Post 4183, at Scott Air Force Base from 2004 to 2006. He was also a member of the Lincoln Land Leathernecks MCL Detachment 1174.
Clarence Richard Ponsler
March 22, 1938 - October 10, 2008
Clarence "Dick" Ponsler, 70, of Trenton, IL was born March 22, 1938 in Anderson, IN. Dick served in the U.S. Marines from June 21, 1955 to April 18, 1959 and in the USMC Reserves until June 20, 1963.
Surving are his wife, Sharon Lynn (Sewell) Ponsler of Trenton; two sons, Richard (Darlene) Ponsler of Freeburg, IL; and Jerry (Laura) King of Fairview Heights, IL;a daughter, Christy (James) Vogt of Nashville, IL; ten grandchildren, three sisters; and a brother.
Dick was a Life member of the Lincoln Land Leathernecks MCL Detachment 1174. He was very active and always helped with our fundraisers until his illness. He will be missed by all.
March 22, 1938 - October 10, 2008
Clarence "Dick" Ponsler, 70, of Trenton, IL was born March 22, 1938 in Anderson, IN. Dick served in the U.S. Marines from June 21, 1955 to April 18, 1959 and in the USMC Reserves until June 20, 1963.
Surving are his wife, Sharon Lynn (Sewell) Ponsler of Trenton; two sons, Richard (Darlene) Ponsler of Freeburg, IL; and Jerry (Laura) King of Fairview Heights, IL;a daughter, Christy (James) Vogt of Nashville, IL; ten grandchildren, three sisters; and a brother.
Dick was a Life member of the Lincoln Land Leathernecks MCL Detachment 1174. He was very active and always helped with our fundraisers until his illness. He will be missed by all.
Michael D. Hobbs I
March 20, 1952 - January 19, 2009
Michael D. "Mike" Hobbs I, the son of Clarence "Dean" & Bertha (Bell) Hobbs, was born March 20, 1952 in E. St. Louis, IL. He died January 19, 2009 in Mesa, AZ. Mike served in the U.S. Marines in Vietnam.
Surviving are his son, Michael D. Hobbs II; his companion, Roberta Emerson; his aunts, Viola Prineas and Violet Hicks; and many cousins and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary E. Hobbs.
Mike was a charter member of the Lincoln Land Leathernecks Det. 1174.
March 20, 1952 - January 19, 2009
Michael D. "Mike" Hobbs I, the son of Clarence "Dean" & Bertha (Bell) Hobbs, was born March 20, 1952 in E. St. Louis, IL. He died January 19, 2009 in Mesa, AZ. Mike served in the U.S. Marines in Vietnam.
Surviving are his son, Michael D. Hobbs II; his companion, Roberta Emerson; his aunts, Viola Prineas and Violet Hicks; and many cousins and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary E. Hobbs.
Mike was a charter member of the Lincoln Land Leathernecks Det. 1174.
Charles "Rennie" Mathewson
April 13, 1944 - March 5, 2009
Charles Renrick Mathewson, the son of Carl Rodrick and Elizabeth Ann (Maze) Mathewson, was born on April 13, 1944 in Hillsboro, IL. He married Barbara A. Poythress on August 31, 1966, in Cherry Point, N.C. He is survived by his wife; their children, Mrs. Victor (Renee) File of Pleasant Mound and Carl R. Mathewson of rural Greenville; his mother, Betty Mathewson of Greenville; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two stepchildren, Darrell Jones of Decatur and Bill Jones of Donnellson; four stepgrandchildren; and his sister, Mrs. James (Vickie) Watkins of Mulberry Grove.
Rennie joined the U.S. Marines on October 10, 1964 in St. Louis, MO. He rose to the rank of Sgt. E-5, serving in Vietnam for 10 months and seven days. He was honorably discharged on April 1, 1968 in Cherry Point, N.C. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal,Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, and Rifle Expert Badge.
Rennie is a Life member of the Lincoln Land Leathernecks MCL Detachment 1174. He was also a member of the Amvets Post 140 of Greenville, the American Legion Post 1180 of Mulberry Grove, and Local #520 Operating Engineers of Mitchell. Rennie was very active in the Veterans Organizations. He served in the Color Guard and Rifle Squad for all three. He helped with all of our fundraisers. He was always willing to help whenever he was called and always had a smile on his face. Rennie was a great member, a wonderful friend, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
April 13, 1944 - March 5, 2009
Charles Renrick Mathewson, the son of Carl Rodrick and Elizabeth Ann (Maze) Mathewson, was born on April 13, 1944 in Hillsboro, IL. He married Barbara A. Poythress on August 31, 1966, in Cherry Point, N.C. He is survived by his wife; their children, Mrs. Victor (Renee) File of Pleasant Mound and Carl R. Mathewson of rural Greenville; his mother, Betty Mathewson of Greenville; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two stepchildren, Darrell Jones of Decatur and Bill Jones of Donnellson; four stepgrandchildren; and his sister, Mrs. James (Vickie) Watkins of Mulberry Grove.
Rennie joined the U.S. Marines on October 10, 1964 in St. Louis, MO. He rose to the rank of Sgt. E-5, serving in Vietnam for 10 months and seven days. He was honorably discharged on April 1, 1968 in Cherry Point, N.C. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal,Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, and Rifle Expert Badge.
Rennie is a Life member of the Lincoln Land Leathernecks MCL Detachment 1174. He was also a member of the Amvets Post 140 of Greenville, the American Legion Post 1180 of Mulberry Grove, and Local #520 Operating Engineers of Mitchell. Rennie was very active in the Veterans Organizations. He served in the Color Guard and Rifle Squad for all three. He helped with all of our fundraisers. He was always willing to help whenever he was called and always had a smile on his face. Rennie was a great member, a wonderful friend, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
David Steiner
December 28, 1945 - April 22, 2010
David Steiner, age 64 of Mulberry Grove, Ill., born December 28, 1945 in Mulberry Grove, IL, beloved husband of Marilyn (nee unknown) Steiner, died April 22, 2010 from complications due to cancer.
David served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1964 to 1968 attaining the rank of Corporal. He served his country in the Republic of Vietnam earning two Purple Hearts, the Combat Action Ribbon, two Presidential Unit Citations, and various other Vietnam Service ribbons.
David returned to farming after discharge and married his beloved Marilyn in 1969. He was a Charter member of the Lincoln Land Leathernecks Detachment 1174, Marine Corps League, in 2004 and active in the organization until ill health struck him down.
December 28, 1945 - April 22, 2010
David Steiner, age 64 of Mulberry Grove, Ill., born December 28, 1945 in Mulberry Grove, IL, beloved husband of Marilyn (nee unknown) Steiner, died April 22, 2010 from complications due to cancer.
David served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1964 to 1968 attaining the rank of Corporal. He served his country in the Republic of Vietnam earning two Purple Hearts, the Combat Action Ribbon, two Presidential Unit Citations, and various other Vietnam Service ribbons.
David returned to farming after discharge and married his beloved Marilyn in 1969. He was a Charter member of the Lincoln Land Leathernecks Detachment 1174, Marine Corps League, in 2004 and active in the organization until ill health struck him down.
John McAdams
October 20, 1943 - June 18, 2014
John W. McAdams, age 70, of Edwardsville, Ill., born October 22, 1943, in Jacksonville, Ill., beloved husband of Karen (nee Marchetti) McAdams, passed away June 18, 2014, at his residence.
John served four years in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1962 to 1966, attaining the rank of Corporal. He worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lock and Dam #27 in Granite City, Ill. John felt honored to be a member of Cpt. Sterlings Co. Black Watch 42nd Regiment of Foot Historical Re-enactment Group. He was also a Charter member of the Lincoln Land Leathernecks Det. #1174, Marine Corps League, and proud to be Commander of the Det. Color Guard; a member of the Untamed Dogs Pound 351, Military Order of the Devil Dogs; VFW Post 805; American Legion Post 199; and Mason’s Walshville Lodge #475.
John loved fishing, camping, traveling, family genealogy, participating in historical reinactments, and most of all spending time with his family and friends. He was always a reliable source for Marine Corps and Marine Corps League military protocol and regulations
October 20, 1943 - June 18, 2014
John W. McAdams, age 70, of Edwardsville, Ill., born October 22, 1943, in Jacksonville, Ill., beloved husband of Karen (nee Marchetti) McAdams, passed away June 18, 2014, at his residence.
John served four years in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1962 to 1966, attaining the rank of Corporal. He worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lock and Dam #27 in Granite City, Ill. John felt honored to be a member of Cpt. Sterlings Co. Black Watch 42nd Regiment of Foot Historical Re-enactment Group. He was also a Charter member of the Lincoln Land Leathernecks Det. #1174, Marine Corps League, and proud to be Commander of the Det. Color Guard; a member of the Untamed Dogs Pound 351, Military Order of the Devil Dogs; VFW Post 805; American Legion Post 199; and Mason’s Walshville Lodge #475.
John loved fishing, camping, traveling, family genealogy, participating in historical reinactments, and most of all spending time with his family and friends. He was always a reliable source for Marine Corps and Marine Corps League military protocol and regulations
Mary Price
August 27, 1951 - December 31, 2013
Mother hen to all in the Detachment, official photographer, historian and referred to lovingly as the "SgtMaj" of the Detachment. She was always there to come up with the proper certificate or award when called for. Her loss was sudden and devastating to the Detachment and to her husband Jim Price, who was a Charter Member of the Detachment in 2004. She left a hole that has been difficult to fill, and although never formally a Marine, she was one of us.
Mary was an avid Cardinals fan all her life, and rarely missed a Cards game.
August 27, 1951 - December 31, 2013
Mother hen to all in the Detachment, official photographer, historian and referred to lovingly as the "SgtMaj" of the Detachment. She was always there to come up with the proper certificate or award when called for. Her loss was sudden and devastating to the Detachment and to her husband Jim Price, who was a Charter Member of the Detachment in 2004. She left a hole that has been difficult to fill, and although never formally a Marine, she was one of us.
Mary was an avid Cardinals fan all her life, and rarely missed a Cards game.
Claude A. W. Peper, Jr.
March 4, 1955 - December 3, 2015
Claude A. W. Peper, Jr., age 60, was born in Centralia IL and died at the Greenville Regional Hospital ER of a massive heart attack.
Claude was a founding member of the Detachment in 2004, and had remained active whenever his new job at the Coffeen Power Plant allowed. He is survived by his second wife Sandra K. Buttrum, with his first wife Sally J. Bayless having died in 2008. Claude had 4 children with Sally, and was a devoted step father to Sandra's three. He answered his country's call to service in 1974 and was discharged in 1978 having attained the rank of Corporal. Claude was active in the community having served with the Greenville Fire Protection District for 35 years as a Commissioner, was an EMT, and a Deacon at the First Christian Church in Greenville.
Claude was buried with full military honors on December 7, 2015.
March 4, 1955 - December 3, 2015
Claude A. W. Peper, Jr., age 60, was born in Centralia IL and died at the Greenville Regional Hospital ER of a massive heart attack.
Claude was a founding member of the Detachment in 2004, and had remained active whenever his new job at the Coffeen Power Plant allowed. He is survived by his second wife Sandra K. Buttrum, with his first wife Sally J. Bayless having died in 2008. Claude had 4 children with Sally, and was a devoted step father to Sandra's three. He answered his country's call to service in 1974 and was discharged in 1978 having attained the rank of Corporal. Claude was active in the community having served with the Greenville Fire Protection District for 35 years as a Commissioner, was an EMT, and a Deacon at the First Christian Church in Greenville.
Claude was buried with full military honors on December 7, 2015.
Richard L."Pete" Peterson
July 1, 1939 - January 25, 2016
Richard L. Peterson, age 76, died at home on January 26. A founding member of the Detachment in 2004, Pete had remained active until ill health overcame him in 2013. He is survived by his wife Sharon Kay (Lash) Peterson whom he married in 1963 and two children, Jeffrey Scott Peterson of Ft. Worth TX ; Amy Bohannon (Steve) of Greenville; as well as two grandchildren and three step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Richard was born in Greenville IL to Wiley Harold and Georgia Gaines Peterson. After graduation from Greenville High School in 1957 Pete joined the Marines and served on active duty until 1960 and reserves until 1963, attaining the rank of Sgt. He then worked first at Crane Packing in Greenville before spending the next 38 years working for the Greenville Post Office. Pete was active in the community being a life member of the Greenville VFW Post 1377, the Lincoln Land Leathernecks, and the Sorento Masonic lodge 0861, and was active in other community organizations. Pete was also a member of the First Christian Church in Greenville for many years.
Pete was buried with full military honors on January 30, 2016.
July 1, 1939 - January 25, 2016
Richard L. Peterson, age 76, died at home on January 26. A founding member of the Detachment in 2004, Pete had remained active until ill health overcame him in 2013. He is survived by his wife Sharon Kay (Lash) Peterson whom he married in 1963 and two children, Jeffrey Scott Peterson of Ft. Worth TX ; Amy Bohannon (Steve) of Greenville; as well as two grandchildren and three step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Richard was born in Greenville IL to Wiley Harold and Georgia Gaines Peterson. After graduation from Greenville High School in 1957 Pete joined the Marines and served on active duty until 1960 and reserves until 1963, attaining the rank of Sgt. He then worked first at Crane Packing in Greenville before spending the next 38 years working for the Greenville Post Office. Pete was active in the community being a life member of the Greenville VFW Post 1377, the Lincoln Land Leathernecks, and the Sorento Masonic lodge 0861, and was active in other community organizations. Pete was also a member of the First Christian Church in Greenville for many years.
Pete was buried with full military honors on January 30, 2016.
Bradley W. Huffman, Sr.
November 10, 1946 - June 11, 2017
Bradley W. Huffman, Sr. , age 70, died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield from a fall suffered in his home. A founding member of Detachment 1174, Brad was very active in all Veterans' organizations in the Greenville area. He is survived by his wife Patricia (nee Mosco) Huffman, son Bradley W. Huffman, Jr., siblings Ron Huffman, Terry Huffman, Debbie Littiken, and Cindy Clark.
Brad was born on November 10th, 1946 (the Marine Corps' 171st Birthday) and joined the Marines on November 30, 1963 at the age of 17. Brad Served 4 years in the Marine Corps attaining the rank of Sergeant before discharge. He served 2 tours in Vietnam earning many medals in the process.
Brad and Pat met in McAllister OK while Brad was stationed there. They were married March 3rd, 1967 and were blessed with one child, Bradley W. Huffman, Jr. His son went on the also join the Marines, making dad very proud.
Brad was a Life Member of the Marine Corps League, VFW Post 1377, Amvets Post 140, and served on the Bond County Veterans Memorial Committee.
Brad was buried with full Military Honors by the various Organizations he served with on July 15, 2017. Memorial service was given by the Reverend Darryl Bolen, First Christian Church (retired), and the Eulogy was given by Judge John Knight of Bond County.
November 10, 1946 - June 11, 2017
Bradley W. Huffman, Sr. , age 70, died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield from a fall suffered in his home. A founding member of Detachment 1174, Brad was very active in all Veterans' organizations in the Greenville area. He is survived by his wife Patricia (nee Mosco) Huffman, son Bradley W. Huffman, Jr., siblings Ron Huffman, Terry Huffman, Debbie Littiken, and Cindy Clark.
Brad was born on November 10th, 1946 (the Marine Corps' 171st Birthday) and joined the Marines on November 30, 1963 at the age of 17. Brad Served 4 years in the Marine Corps attaining the rank of Sergeant before discharge. He served 2 tours in Vietnam earning many medals in the process.
Brad and Pat met in McAllister OK while Brad was stationed there. They were married March 3rd, 1967 and were blessed with one child, Bradley W. Huffman, Jr. His son went on the also join the Marines, making dad very proud.
Brad was a Life Member of the Marine Corps League, VFW Post 1377, Amvets Post 140, and served on the Bond County Veterans Memorial Committee.
Brad was buried with full Military Honors by the various Organizations he served with on July 15, 2017. Memorial service was given by the Reverend Darryl Bolen, First Christian Church (retired), and the Eulogy was given by Judge John Knight of Bond County.
The Marines Prayer
Almighty Father, whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy will. Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose in deed and helping me to live so that I can face my fellow Marines, my loved ones and Thee without shame or fear. Protect my family. Give me the will to do the work of a Marine and to accept my share of responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm. Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance. Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the duties my country and the Marine Corps have entrusted to me. Make me considerate of those committed to my leadership. Help me to wear my uniform with dignity, and let it remind me daily of the traditions which I must uphold. If I am inclined to doubt; steady my faith; if I am tempted, make me strong to resist; if I should miss the mark, give me courage to try again. Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom by which I may understand the answer to my prayer. Amen.