Anna Rosella LONG

Anna Rosella LONG

Female 1915 - 2015  (99 years)

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  1. 1.  Anna Rosella LONGAnna Rosella LONG was born on 22 Dec 1915 in Channahon, Will County, Illinois, USA (daughter of William Millard LONG and Julia Emmaline HULBERT); died on 4 Oct 2015 in Channahon, Illinois; was buried in Willard Grove Cemetery, Channahon, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1920, Living with parents in Channahon, Will County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Living with parents in Channahon, Will County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Name:
    Anna Rosella Gay

    Anna Rosella (nee Long) Gay, a long time Channahon resident who was celebrating her 100th year, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Sunday, October 4, 2015.

    She was born December 22, 1915, the daughter of the late William and Julia (nee Hulbert) Long in Channahon where she was raised. In 1949, Anna and her family moved to Joliet, and she began a long career at Silver Cross Hospital, retiring in 1980.

    Survived by her daughter, Harriet (late Ed) Wicburg of Oceanside, CA; two sons, William G. Gay and Robert A. (Colleen) Gray, both of Channahon, IL; grandchildren, Edward (Tamera) Wicburg, David (Charlie) Wicburg, Teri (Bob) Hume; Judy Ann (Omar) Bahaeddin, Tammy (Richard) Bartel, Robert A. (Janelle) Gray, Jr. and Georgette Salazar; 19 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends also survive.

    Preceded in death by her husband, William (1972); daughter, Judith Parks (2014); and grandchildren, James Bonner (1959), William De Lucio (2008) and Lori Wicburg (2009).

    Anna loved her family very much. She loved traveling, Bingo, reading the Enquirer and playing the slot machines. A member of Channahon Women's Relief Corp. and Channahon United Methodist Church.

    The family of Anna Gay will always remember the kindness and care that Rev. McGuire and the nurses of Joliet Area Community Hospice provided her throughout her latter stages.

    Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 10, 2015, 10:30 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd.) Joliet. Interment to follow in Willard Grove Cemetery, Channahon. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Friday, October 9th from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. For information (815) 741-5500.

    Anna married William GAY on 19 Sep 1936. William (son of George GAY and Harriett HOOBLER) was born on 19 Dec 1912 in Streator, Illinois; died on 23 Sep 1972; was buried in Willard Grove Cemetery, Channahon, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Robert Adrian GRAY, Sr.
    2. Harriet Ann GAY
    3. Judith Lee GAY was born on 8 Jun 1940 in Channahon, Illinois; died on 1 Dec 2014 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried in Willard Grove Cemetery, Channahon, Illinois.
    4. William George GAY was born on 8 Jul 1942 in Joliet, Will Co., Illinois; died on 22 Dec 2022.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Millard LONG was born on 19 Apr 1876 in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois (son of Stephen Dennis LONG and Anna KIRKPATRICK); died on 15 May 1953 in Channahon, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1900, Living in Channahon, Will County, Illinois
    • Occupation: 1900, Blacksmith
    • Census: 1910, Living in Channahon, Will County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Living in Channahon, Will County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Living in Channahon, Will County, Illinois

    William married Julia Emmaline HULBERT. Julia (daughter of Clinton Raymond HULBERT and Emma Rosella MYERS) was born on 18 Feb 1879 in Topeka, Kansas; died on 25 Aug 1972 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Julia Emmaline HULBERT was born on 18 Feb 1879 in Topeka, Kansas (daughter of Clinton Raymond HULBERT and Emma Rosella MYERS); died on 25 Aug 1972 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1900, Living with husband in Channahon, Will County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, Living with husband in Channahon, Will County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Living with husband in Channahon, Will County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Living with husband in Channahon, Will County, Illinois

    Children:
    1. Robert Clinton LONG was born on 4 Mar 1899 in Channahon, Will County, Illinois, USA; died on 28 Feb 2001 in Florida.
    2. Charles Edgar LONG was born on 18 Dec 1901 in Channahon, Will County, Illinois; died in Jul 1981 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    3. Jennie Evalyn LONG was born on 28 Mar 1904 in Channahon, Will County, Illinois; died on 7 Nov 1989 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida.
    4. William Everett LONG was born on 18 Mar 1908 in Channahon, Will County, Illinois, USA; died in May 1996 in Morris, Grundy County, Illinois.
    5. Walter Leslie LONG was born on 17 May 1910 in Channhon, Will County, Illinois, USA; died on 18 Oct 1993 in Minooka, Grundy County, Illinois.
    6. Elsie Mae LONG was born on 10 Jun 1913 in Channahon, Will County, Illinois, USA; died in Aug 1989 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida.
    7. 1. Anna Rosella LONG was born on 22 Dec 1915 in Channahon, Will County, Illinois, USA; died on 4 Oct 2015 in Channahon, Illinois; was buried in Willard Grove Cemetery, Channahon, Illinois.
    8. Shirley Nadine LONG was born on 16 May 1921 in Channahon, Will County, Illinois, USA; died in Nov 1992 in Dolton, Cook County, Illinois.