SIX family - James, Debra, Randall, and Amy, died 1971

SIX, STANBROUGH, MYERS, HAGEN, MITCHELL, RUGGLES, PAULY, SABLE

Posted By: verda baird (email)
Date: 9/22/2021 at 15:06:34

"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Monday. September 13, l971
Front Page, Columns 1 through 6

Fairfield Rites for Family Killed in Crash

The tragic accident which snuffed out eight lives ten miles east of Burlington (sic - Iowa) early Sunday morning struck deep at the heart of Fairfield and Ollie communities.

James E. SIX, a native of Fairfield, and three of his children were killed in the crash; and his wife's parents Mr. and Mrs. Lyle H. STANBROUGH, Ollie, were also killed. They were all in the same car.

In addition, a young couple from Monmouth, Ill., occupants of the other vehicle involved, were also killed.

The only survivor from the tragic accident is Mrs. James E. SIX, a patient in the Burlington Hospital with a broken back. Her condition was listed as fair this morning.

James E. SIX was born and reared in Fairfield and was the son of Mrs. Everett SIX, 1102 Liberty Drive.

The bodies of the SIX family arrived at the Weston Behner Funeral Home Sunday evening. Funeral services are tentatively set for Wednesday morning. Last rites for Mr. and Mrs. STANBROUGH will be held at Ollie Wednesday afternoon.

The head-on crash took place about 2:27 a.m. Sunday morning on U.S. Highway 34 west of Gladstone, Ill., and about ten miles east of Burlington.

Illinois Patrol officers said the SIX car was traveling west, and a car driven by Gary Kellogg, 21, Monmouth, Ill., was going east. They said the Illinois car swung into the lane of the other vehicle on a curve known as "Meades'" curve, crashing headon.

All accident victims were pronounced dead at the crash scene except Debra SIX, 16, who died en route to the hospital; and Mrs. SIX who is a patient in the Burlington Hospital.

Occupants of the SIX car included Mr. and Mrs. SIX, their three children; and Mr. and Mrs. STANBROUGH.

Those in the Illinois car included the driver, Gary Kellogg, and Jeanne M. Curtis, 20, Monmouth, Ill. Both were killed instantly.

SIX Family

James E. SIX, 37, was born Nov. 18, 1933, in Fairfield, the son of Everett and Mildred MYERS SIX. He was reared and educated in the Fairfield
Community.

He was married Dec. l, 1951, to Ines STANBROUGH. At the time of death they lived at 807 S. Third in Pekin, Ill., and he was employed at the Caterpillar Tractor Co.

SIX is survived by his wife, injured in the crash; a daughter, Mrs. Sandra HAGEN, Pekin Ill.; one sister, Mrs. Joan MITCHELL, Japan; and his mother, Mrs. Mildred SIX, Fairfield.

Debra SIX, 16, was born in Fairfield April 25, 1955. She was a junior student at Pekin, Ill., high school.

Randall E. SIX, 15, was born July 16, 1956, at Fairfield. He was a freshman student at the Pekin school.

Amy Sue SIX, 4, was born January 4, 1967, at Davenport.

The children are survived by their mother, injured in the crash; one sister, Mrs. Sandra HAGEN, Pekin; and their grandmother, Mrs. Mildred SIX, Fairfield.

Members of the family are to arrive at the funeral home this evening to make final arrangements.

As far as can be determined, this is the first time funeral services for four members of one family have been conducted at one time in Fairfield. At least it hasn't happened within the last 40 years.

STANBROUGH

Lyle Henry STANBROUGH, 67, of Ollie was born July 27, 1904 in Franklin County, son of Fred and Rebecca HAMMOND STANBROUGH. He lived in Ollie most of his life.

STANBROUGH was a retired employee of the Philco Corporation and a member of the Brethren Church near Ollie.

On January 10, 1928 he was married to Myrtle ESTES at Nashua.

Surviving are three daughters: Edith Marie GREINER of Richland, Ines Marie SIX of Pekin, Ill., hospitalized in Burlington Memorial Hospital--Eastman Unit, and Betty Jean WHITE of Lockridge; two brothers, Lawrence of Ottumwa, and Wilbur of Ollie and eight grandchildren.

Myrtle Lucille STANBROUGH, 64, was born January 10, 1907 in Keokuk County, daughter of Isaac and Sarah COLLINS ESTES. She lived in the Ollie area all of her life and was also a member of the Brethren Church.

In addition to her three daughters and eight grandchildren, she is survived by one brother, Homer ESTES of Iowa City and five sisters; Mabel COX of Richland, Irene TALLEY of Sigourney, Ressie RUGGLES of Fairfield, Lola PAULY and Goldie SABLE, both of Packwood.

Services will be Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Brethren Church with the Rev. Don Bonney officiating. Burial will be in Ollie Cemetery with the Fremont Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements. Caskets will remain closed.

The family has established a memorial fund payable to the church.

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Note: James E. SIX is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, IA, in Lot 4th.196. Children Debra, Randall, and Amy are buried in neighboring Lot 4th.220. James' wife Ines STANBROUGH SIX WILSON died in May, 2021, and was buried with James.