Obituaries

Sterling Alexander
Sterling Alexander, 77, Carthage, died at 11 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21, 2005, at Memorial Hospital, Carthage.
He was born Oct. 29, 1927, in Quincy, the son of Ollie Mitchell and Lois (West) Alexander. He married Doris Marie Phillips May 23, 1948, in the Huntsville Methodist Church. She survives.
He is also survived by two sons, Philip and his fiance, Carol, Quincy, Alan (Carla) Alexander, Quincy; two daughters, Dr. Elizabeth Alexander, Des Moines, Iowa, and Janet (Terry) Alexander, Carthage; eight grandchildren, Matthew Alexander, Lori Seymour, Tracey Usherwood, Tim and Cory Alexander, Emily Alexander, Rebecca Fitch and Mark Geissler; four great-grandchildren, Brady, Ariel, and Tatum Usherwood and Cole Alexander; two brothers, James (Carolyn) Alexander, LaPrairie, and Lloyd (Joan) Alexander, Augusta; and one aunt, Ruth Lillis, Golden.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He graduated from Augusta High School in 1945. After high school, he farmed 16 years and then was employed as a salesman for Graham Implement in Carthage. He was an avid fan of antique John Deere tractors. He then managed the Monsanto Ag Center, Carthage. He and Doris owned and operated the Western Auto Store in Carthage from 1973 until their retirement in 1989. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Carthage, and served on many boards and committees. He loved to sing in the choir.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005, at the First United Methodist Church, Carthage, with burial in Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage.
Printy Funeral Home, Carthage, was in charge of arrangements. [Eagle Publications, October 27, 2005, submitted by Sara Hemp]


Robert W. Albright
Robert W. Albright Robert W. Albright, 84, of 403 ½S. 16th, died at 8:19 a.m. Wednesday (March 12, 1980) in St. Mary Hospital. Mr. Albright was born Aug. 2, 1895, in Quincy, a son of James R. and Elizabeth L. Pruellage. He married Dorothy Weisenburger, July 11, 1936. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Western Catholic Union and Elks Lodge. He was an associate of the former Ricker National bank for many years and later was a receiver for the National Banks in this area. He was business manager of Quincy Clinic for five years and also worked as a real estate broker. He owned and operated the Bourne Magazine Agency at the time of his death. Surviving are his wife; and two brothers, Carroll F. of Miami, Fla., and James G. of Downers Grove. He was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Hansen-Spear Funeral Home and 10:30 in St. Boniface catholic Church conducted by Msgr. John Bertman. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery.
[Source:Quincy Herald Whig, transcribed by Debbie Gibson]

Mrs. Eulelia (Hogan) Bentrop
Mrs. Eulelia (Hogan) Bentrop, 75, of Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of Quincy, died Monday (April 18, 1983) in Albuquerque. She was born Dec. 27, 1907 in Quincy, a daughter of John and Lois Kennedy Hogan. She married Alfred Henry Bentrop Jan. 28, 1932 in Quincy. He died Jan. 29, 1971. She was a member of St. Paul Methodist Church in Albuquerque. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lois Clark of Albuquerque and Mrs. Richard (Nancy) Lakey of Wichita, Kansas; a sister Mrs. Russell Pipe of Peoria; four grandchildren; and a granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Greenmount Cemetery. The Rev. Jack Newsome conducting. Arrangements are in charge of Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home.
Contributed by David Bethard

Alfred H. Bentrop
Alfred H. Bentrop, 64, of 1003 South Twenty-first, died Friday (Jan. 29, 1971)at 1:55 p.m. in St. Mary Hospital. Mr. Bentrop was born April 21, 1906 in Quincy, a son of William D. and Hanna Elligsen Bentrop. He was married to Eulelia M. Hogan Jan. 26, 1932, in Quincy. He was a member of Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ and at the time of his death he was merchandise manager at Quincy Hardware and Leather Co.. He had formerly been employed by Tenk Hardware Co. for over 40 years. Mr. Bentrop was a charter member and past president of the American Business Club. He was treasurerr of the Tri-County association for the Crippled Children. He was an avid golfer at Westview and was interested in athletics. Surviving are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Ann Clark of Albuquerque, N.Mexico and Mrs. Richard (Nancy Ann) Lakey of Florissant, Missouri; a brother, Walter of Quincy; two sisters, Miss Mamie Bentrop and Mrs. Ruth Sandifer, both of Quincy, and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters and his parents. Services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in Zehender Robinson Stormer Funeral Home. Dr Edward Kohlmann will officiate. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery. ( Information: Mrs.Lois Ann Suddath Buried Greenmount Cemetery February 1, 1971 Was living at 1003 S. 21st Street, Quincy Illinois)
[Contributed by David Bethard]

DONNA M. CLOOS
Mrs. Donna M. Gash Cloos, 59, of Buffalo Grove, formerly of Quincy, a former telephone operator for Illinois Bell in Quincy , died Saturday (Jan. 30, 1993) in Highland Park Hospital . Born Oct. 10, 1933, in Mendota, Mrs. Cloos was a daughter of Wesley and Lillian E. Lower Gash. A graduate of Quincy High School , she was an accounts payable clerk for the Levy Co. in Northbrook and had been a telephone operator for Illinois Bell and the Naval Reserve in Quincy . She also had been employed as assistant manager of Aberdeen ¢s Wedding Florist in Arlington Heights . Survivors include her mother; a son, David of Buffalo Grove; two daughters, Christine Hoffman and Dawn Cloos, both of Buffalo Grove ; a brother, Don Gash of Quincy, a sister, Mrs. John (Rita) Damhorst of Oak Forest; and two grandchildren, Rebecca Corey and Caitlin Cloos. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Mary's Church in Buffalo Grove . Visitation will be held 4-9 tonight in the Kolssak Funeral Home in Wheeling . A prayer service will be held 10:15 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Taken from: The Quincy Paper:
Contributed by Pat Esterday

Mrs. Elenore Elizabeth Dick
Mrs. Elenore Elizabeth Dick, wife of Matthias Dick, the well known head of Dick Bro's, died at her residence on State street Sunday morning, after a painful illness. Deceased was an estimable lady, who in a residence of twenty years in this city won the friendship of all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. While Mrs. Dick will be sadly missed from the circle of her acquaintances the full measure of the affliction caused by her death is felt in all its severity in the family circle to which she was light; warmth and happiness. To the latter the sympathy of the community is sincerely extended in their severe bereavement. The funeral will take place from the late residence of deceased on State street at 3 p. m. today. Friends of the family are invited to attend.
[Source: The Quincy Daily Herald; Date Nov 14, 1876; Section: None; Page: 3, Transcribed by Debbie Gibson]

LILLIAN E. GASH
Mrs. Lillian E. Gash, 83, of Oak Forest , formerly of Quincy , died June 17, 1994, in St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights . Born March 15, 1911, Mrs. Gash was the daughter of Elmer and Elizabeth Odenthal Lower. She married Wesley Gash. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Gash lived in Quincy for 44 years where she was employed by Earel and Buss Drugs until retiring in 1976. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church and its Leisure Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Western Catholic Union, all in Quincy, and St. Damian Catholic Church in Oak Forest . Survivors include a son, Don Gash of Quincy ; a daughter, Rita Damhorst of Oak Forest ; a brother, Bill Lower of Rochelle; six grandchildren, Mike Gash of Quincy, Scott and Derek Damhorst of Oak Forest , David Cloos of Buffalo Grove, Dawn Vanderwagen of Naperville and Chris Hoffman of Northbrook ; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Gash was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Cloos; a sister, Virginia; and a brother, Paul. Services were held June 19 in St. Damian Catholic Church by the Rev. Richard Grimmell. The body was cremated and burial was in Sunset Cemetery at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy . The McKenzie Funeral Home in Oak Forest handled arrangements. A memorial Mass will be held later.
Paper unknown: June 19, 1994
Contributed by Pat Esterday

WESLEY GASH DIES AT AGE 68
Wesley H. Gash, 68, of 830 Spruce, a retired meatcutter, died at 7:21 p.m. Friday (Nov. 18, 1977) in his home. Mr. Gash was employed for 25 years with A & P store and for eight years at the Host Room before his retirement two years ago. He was born in Quincy , Jan. 13, 1909, a son of William and Winnie Wood Gash. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the Navy from 1944-45. He was a member of the Naval Fleet Reserve in San Diego , The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He married Lillian E. Lower, June 13, 1941, in Rochelle. Surviving are his wife; a son, Don of Quincy, Route 9; two daughters, Mrs. John R. (Rita) Damhorst of Quincy and Mrs. Cliff (Donna) Cloos of Buffalo Grove; a brother, William of Mobile, Ala.; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Onken of Morrison and Mrs. Leona Gottsche of East Moline , and six grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Duker Funeral Home. The Rev. John Garver will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery at the Illinois Veterans Home. The family suggests memorials be made to the Adams County Cancer Society.
Taken from: The Quincy Paper, Sunday, November 20, 1977.
Contributed by Pat Esterday

Joseph Georgens
The Funeral services of the late Joseph Georgens will take place at the family residence, 528 Tenth Street, on Monday afternoon, February 3, at 2 o'clock, and at the First German Baptist church at 2:30 p.m. Friends of the family are invited to attend
Taken from: The Quincy Daily Herald, February 2. 1890. Submitted by Debbie Gibson

J. T. Gibson
The J. T. Gibson J. T. Gibson, 61, of 633 ½ Oak, died at 9:05 a.m. Wednesday (June 8, 1994) in his home. Born Jan. 26, 1933, in Trenton, Mo. Mr. Gibson was a son of Henry and Olive (Ollie) Rien (Reams). He married Janice Gallaher Feb. 7, 1994, in Quincy, she survives. Mr. Gibson had worked in construction and for a tree service in Joliet and farmed and worked for the Village of Camp Point before being employed as a truck driver for Reichert Trucking Service. Survivors also include six sons, Dale Gibson of Camp Point, Roy, John, Bobby and Orval Gibson, all of Quincy, and Larry Gibson of Clear Lake, Iowa, a daughter Brenda Grau of Camp Point; nine stepchildren, Lloyd, Kenny, Danny, Tina, Bobby, and Cathy, all of Quincy, Tammy of Stony Point, N.C. And Harry and Lyle of Plymouth, three brothers, Robert of Trenton, and Richard of St. Joseph, and Orval; three sisters Ann of Camp Point, Marie of Lockport, and Helen of Florida, 19 grandchildren and 13 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Greenmount Cemetery by the Rev. Richard Martin. There is no visitation but friends are invited to the service. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. The Duker and Haugh Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
[Taken from: The Quincy Herald Whig, Submitted by Debbie Gibson - My Father-In-Law]

Mrs. Samuel Harrop
MRS. SAMUEL HARROP Mrs. Samuel Harrop died at midnight of Thursday. She was born in Mercer County, West Virginia, some forty-six years ago. During the war Samuel Harrop was taken prisoner and incarcerated near White Sulphur Springs, Va. When released he was a physical wreck, and unable to work at his trade. He took up school-teaching in Southwest Virginia, and there he met the lady who afterwards became his wife. From Virginia they moved to Ohio, and thence to Illinois, coming to Quincy eighteen years ago, or more. For several years Mrs. Harrop had been ailing, but nothing serious developed until Friday of last week, when she was attacked by la grippe, and later, from that disease, by inflammation of the bowels, of which she died. Besides her husband, who is prostrated by the grief that is his by the death of a loved companion, there survive four children. They are Samuel, Jesse, Mamie, and Lizzie. Mrs. Harrop enjoyed a wide acquaintance and was held in high esteem. She was a good wife and mother and a king-hearted friend. The funeral will be attended from the family home, 517 Jackson street, at 2 o'clock tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon. Rev. A. C. Byerly will officiate at the home and at the grave- in Woodland Cemetery. Friends of the family are invited to attend.

Carl T. Heckle
Carl T. Heckle died Sunday morning at his home in this city aged 57 years. He had been afflicted for several years with Bright's disease, but his death was the immediate result of an attack of typhoid fever. Mr. Heckle was born in Baden, German, and came to this country with his parents when quite young. He farmed for several years, but came to Quincy twenty-one years ago. He served on the police force five years, but has generally been engaged in the grocery business. He leaves a wife and one daughter to mourn his loss. Several relatives, among them ex-sheriff Heckle, reside in this city. Mr. Heckle was highly esteemed by his friends and neighbors, and in his death Quincy losses a good citizen. The funeral will take place from the family residence on Wednesday morning and from St. Boniface church at 8 o'clock.
[The Quincy Daily Herald, February 2, 1890, Submitted by Debbie Gibson]

Louisa Hicks
Ridgefield Reflector, Clark County, Washington, March 22, 1912, Vol. 3, No. 24
KILLED BY TRAIN
Mrs. Louisa Hicks Meets Death on Northern Pacific Tracks.
Mrs. Louisa Hicks was instantly killed yesterday afternoon on the Northern Pacific railroad tracks just below the Ridgefield Hotel by being struck by O.W.R.& N. north bound passenger train No. 370, which is due here at 2:51 o'clock.
Mrs. Hicks who for the past four months has been keeping house for Mr. A. A. Knox who lives about a mile south near the railroad, was in town doing some shopping and was on her return home on the tracks when a freight train on the south bound track was passing. She was standing on the north bound track watching the train pass when the passenger train came around the curve and was upon her before she had time to escape.
She was struck and her body thrown with terrific force against the bulkhead which is built at that point to hold back the steep bank, and her head was crushed on the timbers and her brains scattered along the track. Besides this almost every bone in her body was broken.
Coroner Knapp, of Vancouver was notified by telephone and he ordered the body removed from the tracks and it was taken to a vacant house on Third Street belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Steve McAndrew. Coroner Knapp arrived on the next train and after investigation decided that an inquest was unnecessary and he prepared the body for burial.
Mrs. Hicks was a widow and leaves two sons, Charles of this place and John of Woodland. She also has three daughters, Mrs. W-gner, and Mrs. Clanton, of Portland, and a daughter who lives in California.
Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made but she will probably be buried here.
Note: Burial was made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. Louisa Hicks was the former Louisa Walton of PA. & Adams Co., Illinois. [Submitted by Sara Hemp]

Estel Jackson
Estel Jackson, age 86, of the Illinois Veteran's Home in Quincy, Ill. and formerly of Beverly, Ill. area died 3:05 p.m. Wednesday (January 18, 2006) at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Ill. He was born May 14, 1919 in rural Brown County, Ill. and grew up in Siloam Springs and Mt. Sterling, Ill. son of the late Henry and Sarah Cooley Jackson. He married Mavis Kelly on July 6, 1938 in Bowling Green, Mo. and she preceded him in death on June 12, 1997. Surviving are two daughters, Joan Coulson and husband Tom of Griggsville, Ill., and Bonnie Smith and husband Larry of Liberty, Ill.; a son, Bob Jackson and wife Vickie of Quincy, Ill.; fourteen grandchildren, Dale, Robin and Latt Doyle of the St. Louis area, Robert Oitker of Pittsfield, Ill., Randy Oitker of Griggsville, Ill., Vicky Oitker Varner of Breckenridge, Michigan, Warren Coulson of Griggsville, Ill. and Tyler Coulson of Iowa City, Iowa, Venette Brock and Lynn Hylton of Excelsior Springs, Mo., Shawn Smith of Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., Miranda Jackson of Springfield, Ill., and Ashley and Brennan Klutz of Quincy, Ill.; and a large number of great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife; two daughters, Evelyn Doyle and Ruth Bowker; two brothers, Leon Jackson and Henry S. Jackson who died in infancy. Mr. Jackson worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps as a young man, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II, seeing intense action in the Rhine River area in Germany. He was a truck driver for twenty years, and then became a prominent livestock breeder, best known for his Polled Hereford and Salers cattle. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday (January 21, 2006) at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville, Ill. with burial in Benville Cemetery in Brown County, Ill. with graveside military rites conducted by the Griggsville American Legion Post #213. Visitation will be held from noon Saturday until the time of services Saturday at the chapel. Memorials may be made to the Benville Cemetery or the Illinois Veteran?s Home both c/o the funeral chapel. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com.
[Airsman-Hines Funeral Homes submitted by Debbie Gibson]

George Lape II
George Lape, II
In memory of George II, Lape, who departed this life Nov. 9th, 1876.

   In this death, a welcome death;
    Farewell father, mother, brothers,
    Farewell friends and neighbors, too,
    My Lord calls and I must go;
    I do not wish to stay,
    Where sin and sorrow, pain and death
    Are constant every day.

    I love my lord and Savior dearly,
    I love my friends and neighbors, too,
    Meet me in that heavenly land,
    Where sin and sorrow never come,
    Where angels sing their heavenly songs
    Around the throne every day.

    There is a crown laid up for me,
     It gives me joy to know
    That my Redeemer loves me,
    And I so long to go.
    A long farewell to earthly friends,
    I die to live again
   In the land of peace and love,
    Where joy never ends, farewell.
[Source: The Quincy Daily Herald; Date Nov 14, 1876; Section: None; Page: 3, Transcribed by Debbie Gibson]

Susie Hostetter Lee
Feb 2 1890
Mrs. Susie Lee, wife of Dr. Alexander F. Lee, died at the family residence, Fourth and Jersey streets, shortly before before noon Sunday. Deceased, while up north three weeks ago, was taken sick with a stomach affection which resulted in her death. Mrs. Lee was formerly Miss Susie Hostetter, of St. Louis, and four years ago became the wife of Dr. Lee, who with one son, Byrd, one-year-old, are left to mourn over the grave of a gentle loving wife and tender mother. Deceased was but twenty-three years and fifteen days of age at the time of her death, and the sympathy of the community is extended to the sorrowing and and heart-broken husband and the innocent babe. The funeral will take place from the family residence this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend.
[THE QUINCY DAILY HERALD submitted by Debbie Gibson]


Charles Loren McCune
C. Loren McCune, 82, of 1132 Adams, died at 12:51 a.m. Wednesday (Jan. 30, 1985) in St. Mary Hospital. Mr.McCune was born Oct. 15, 1902 in Marcelline, a son of Huey and Luena Adair McCune. He married irma Sirios Feb. 22, 1925. In Roggen, Colo. She survives Mr. McCune's schooling was at Pryor School in the Ursa area. He was a farmer in the Loraine area for a number of years. His last employment was with Gardner-Denver Co., retiring in 1964 due to ill health. He was a member of the Machinists Union 822. Also surviving are three sons, Loren McCune Jr. of the state of Minnesota, the Rev. George McCune of Winfield, Mo., and Alton McCune of the home, two daughters, Mrs. William D. (Betty) Fortune of Easton, Pa., and Mrs. F.D. (Margaret) Gonterman of Plainville, a brother Russell McCune of Loraine, a sister, Mrs. Mildred Allen of Quincy, 23 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, a grandson, a sister and two brothers. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Curry Funeral Home in Mendon by the Rev. George McCune and the Rev. Jerry McCune. Burial will be in New Providence Cemetery at Ursa. Memorials are suggested to the Adams County Chapter of the American Cancer Society.
 [The Quincy Herald Whig, submitted by Debbie Gibson - Charles is my grandfather]

Irma Alice McCune
< Mrs. Irma McCune, 94, of 924 State, died at 7:10 p.m. Sunday (October 5, 2003) in her home. Born January 9, 1909 in Roggen, CO.,Irma was the daughter of William and Ida Shelton Sirios. She married Charles Loren McCune February 22, 1925 in Fort Morgan, CO. He died in January 1985. Mrs. Irma McCune was a former member of Payson Christian Church. Surviving are two daughters, Margaret Wagner of Quincy, Betty Fortune and her friend Bob of Easton, PA.; one son, George McCune of Jonesburg, MO.; 25 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; 30 great great grandchildren; two brothers, Albert Sirios and Ed Sirios, both of CO.; and three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Yeager and her husband Ray, Mrs. Helen Tureck, and Mrs. Marge Billings, all of CO. She was preceded in death by her husband; three sons, Donald, Loren, and Alton; six brothers; two sisters; a grandson; and a great grandson. Cremation rites were accorded to Mrs. McCune and graveside services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 in New Providence Cemetery by Chaplain Susan Bays. There is no visitation but friends are invited to the graveside services. Memorials may be made to the Blessing Foundation for Hospice.
[Zehender, Robinson, Stormer, Cookson submitted by Debbie Gibson - Irma is my Grandmother]


Gerald "Jerry" McCune
Gerald "Jerry" McCune, 60, of 2116 Ennis Lane died Dec. 5, 2006, in his home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Hansen-Spear Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
[submitted by Debbie Gibson]

William S. Morgan
William S. Morgan William S. Morgan, 60, of Illinois Veterans Home, died at 6:50 a.m. Wednesday (March 12, 1980) at St. Mary Hospital. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
[Quincy Herald Whig, submitted by Debbie Gibson]

Walter P. Randall
Herald-Whig, Quincy, Adams County, Illinois
March, 2, 1950
Kellerville Man Is Found Dead
Kellerville, Ill., March 2 - Walter Phillip Randall, farmer of near Kellerville, was found dead in the yard of his home Wednesday afternoon by his wife, Bessie. An inquest will be held this morning at 10 in the Frey funeral home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Mr. Randall was born July 15, 1878 in Cass county, a son of Simeon and Elizabeth Randall. He was a member of the Holiness church near Kellerville and the Modern Woodsmen of America. He has spent most of his life in the Kellerville community with the exception of four years in Quincy, Ill.
He was married April 27, 1900 to Miss Queen Hanks who died in 1912. He was married to Miss Bessie Ward April 16, 1918.
Survivors include his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Clause Kee, near Beverly, and Mrs. Walter Teaney of Quincy; a foster daughter, Mrs. Teryon Schoch of Quincy; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was the last of a family of seven children.

Herald-Whig, Quincy, Adams County, Illinois
March 3, 1950
Walter P. Randall
Liberty, Ill, March 3 - Funeral services for Walter Phillip Randall, who was found dead early Wednesday afternoon in the yard of his home near Kellerville, will be at 1 in the Frey funeral home here. Burial will be in Richland Cemetery, near Ripley.
[Submitted by Sara Hemp]


David Junior Rogan
David J. Rogan David Junior Rogan, 57, of 726 N. Sixth, died at 11:55 a.m. Tuesday (March 11, 1980) in St. Mary Hospital, where he had been a patient for one day. Mr. Rogan was born March 25, 1922, in Chicago, a son of David and Gertrude Norwood Rogan. He married Ora Lee Bell Robbins, Feb. 24, 1947. He was a World War II Army veteran, member of the First Baptist Church and employed as a shoe dyer for a store in St. Louis. Surviving are his wife; a son Arthur Bryson Rogan of Des Moines, Iowa, two daughters Mrs. Diane L. Starling and Mrs. Jerry (Donna) Wilkerson, both of Rock Island, two brothers, Rudolph Rogan of Colorado Springs, Colo and Donald of Fort Riley, Kan., and three grandchilden. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Duker Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. O? L. Sisk. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery.
[Quincy Herald Whig submitted by Debbie Gibson]


ALLEN WAYNE STOUT
Visitation for the family of Allen Wayne Stout of Foley , Mo. , formerly of Elsberry , Mo. was held from 5-8 pm Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006 at Carter-Ricks Funeral Home in Elsberry. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Allen, 15, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006 as a result of a single vehicle accident on Pike Road 202 north of Elsberry. He was born Dec. 29, 1990 in Quincy to Richard Guy and Jennifer Kathleen Smith Stout. For the past few months, Allen lived with his maternal grandmother, Rita Coleman of Foley and attended Winfield R-4 Schools as a freshman. Survivors include his mother, Jennifer Taylor of Elsberry; his father, Richard G. Stout of Rockport; and one sister, Jessica Taylor of Elsberry; his maternal grandmother, Rita Coleman of Foley; his paternal grandparents, Edward and Lynne Stout of Paynesville, Mo.; his great grandparents, Rose Coleman of Foley, and Velda Barnes of Rockport; several aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Memorials may be made to the family of Allen Stout in care of Carter-Ricks Funeral Home, 107 South Fifth Street , Elsberry , Mo 63343 .
[Submitted by Christine Walters]


MRS. W. C. TRENT
Sarah Ann Ketts, was born in Quincy, Illinois January 11, 1852 and passed away at her home in Hoyt, Kansas, Monday, December 26,1932. She was married to William C. Trent in Pekin, Illinois, in 1868.
Mr. and Mrs. Trent came to Kansas in 1872, and in 1902 moved with their family to Minneapolis where they continued to reside until the fall of 1912. Mr. Trent passed away June 22, 1914.
Mrs. Trent was a devout member of the Seventh Day Adventist church, and her faith was exemplified in her daily life. She was respected and admired by all who knew her. For ten weeks prior to her death she had been ill. Part of this time was spent in Christ's hospital. But when it was found nothing could be done for her she was taken to her home where she quietly passed away, after so many weeks of suffering.
Surviving her are three daughters. Mrs. Bertha Wylie of Topeka, Mrs. Dolly Langren of New York City and Mrs. Etha Trent Jackson of Hoyt; five sons , W.E. Trent of Pittsburg, M. F. Trent of Pittsburg, M. F. Trent of Minneapolis, Daniel
[Submitted by Carole Martin ~ provided by Carolyn Stewart]

Polly Giles Nelson Wing
Death Breaks Long Span and Claims the Wife, Mrs. Giles Nelson Wing,
One of Adams' (County) Oldest Settlers.

Nearly 70 years of married life was the unusual span granted to Mr. and Mrs. Giles Nelson Wing of this township. The tie was broken when Mrs. Wing died last Thursday, November 19, 1914, and her husband, now in his ninety-third years, was left to pass his remaining days in waiting for the time when the couple will be reunited in the life beyond.
Mrs. Wing's maiden name was Polly Matilda Pettis. She was born near Fort Covington, New York, April 28, 1827, and came to Pike County, IL with her parents when she was only 9 years of age. On November 28, 1844, in Pike Co, Illinois, she was married to Mr. Wing and they were looking forward to the celebration of the seventieth wedding anniversary, the plans for which are now halted by the death of Mrs. Wing. Nine children were born to this worthy pioneer couple. Five of them preceded their mother in death. The four surviving are Homer, who lives south of Camp Point on a farm, and with whom the aged couple have made their home for years; Ernest of Alton; Stephen of Kirksville, Missouri, and Mrs. A. C. Haughey of Gentry, Arkansas. The deceased was a member of the Adventist Church and firm and faithful in her religious convictions. When pneumonia came upon her and death drew near, her faith sustained her soul, though old age had weakened her body so that the disease found her and easy victim. She was sick only four days. Rev. W. A. Hutcherson officiated at the funeral services, which were held Sunday, and the remains were laid to final rest in the East Clayton Cemetery.
[sub. by Christine Walters]


Willis Gilbert Wyatt
Mendon, Ill. - Willis Gilbert Wyatt, 78, a farmer and life long resident of Honey Creek Township, died at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday (March 12, 1980) in the emergency room of Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Mr. Wyatt was born in Honey Creek Township, March 4, 1902, a son of John T and Eunice Hoskins Wyatt. He married Harriet L. Dedert Sept. 14, 1927, in Fowler. He was a member of the Mendon Congregational Church, the mens Sunday School class and the Glenwood Community Club. He was a former director of Community Unit School District No. 4. Surviving are his wife; two sons, John E. and Wayne E. both of Mendon, a sister Mrs. Pearl Carolan of Mendon, and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son and a brother. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Mendon Congregational Church, conducted by the Rev. Jonathan Story. Burial will be in Mendon Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Curry Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials be made to the Mendon Congregational Church.
[Quincy Herald Whig, Transcribed by Debbie Gibson]


Mabel E. Hoyt Burton
BROWNING - Mabel E. Burton, 97, of Browning died at 6:07 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 1997, at Culbertson Long Term Care Facility in Rushville.
Born Aug. 22, 1899, in Adams county to B. F. and Jennie Mae Bottoroff Hoyt, she married Arlie H. Burton on Feb. 22, 1921, in Quincy. He died on April 15, 1972. One granddaughter; one great-grandson; two brothers, Harold and Earl Hoyt; and one sister, Lois Wier, also preceded her in death.
Surviving are two sons, Gene of Browning and Richard of Durham, N.C.; one daughter, Virginia Combs of Rushville; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was a schoolteacher and had taught at the Browning and Ridgeville schools in Schuyler County and the Hog Jaw School, located south of Augusta.
She was a member of the Central Christian Church in Browning, where she played the organ and piano for more than 70 years. She also was a member of the Schuyler County Home Extension, the Rebakahs and Royal Neighbors.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Central Christian Church in Browning. The Rev. Greg Parker will officiate. Burial will be in Browning Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville.
[Peoria Journal Star, March 14, 1997, submitted by Sara Hemp]


Caroline P. Alexis - , 90, passed away on 8th of September 2007 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.
Since a mild stroke in 2003, she lived with her daughter Georgiann Heidbreder and husband John in Quincy, Illinois but had lived most of her life in the area around Carlisle-Harrisburg, PA. She was born on August 3, 1917 in the village of Daphne near Sparta Greece, daughter of Alec and Georgia Panagotacos. She immigrated to the United States in December 1932. She graduated from Johnstown High School in Johnstown, PA and was married for 55 years to her husband Peter who predeceased her.
Caroline, also known as, Calliope, was a life long member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the Philoptochos Society, the Daughters of Penelope, the Sts. Anna and Joachim Society, all of Camp Hill, PA, and recently the St. Raphael of Brooklyn Orthodox Christian Mission of Quincy, IL. After she retired from the State of Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Dept., she served several philanthropic organizations, working with other Greek women of the community to enrich the lives of others. She delivered Meals on Wheels for nearly 20 years and served as the Orthodox liaison to Christian Church Women United. She was a warm, loving, and caring person who made everyone feel at home. She was well known for her home cooking, especially her Greek dishes and pastries.
Survivors include three children, John Alexis, Esquire of St. Paul, Minnesota and wife Carol, Georgiann Heidbreder and husband, John of Quincy, Illinois and Stella Wagner and husband Michael of Denver, Colorado, and three grandchildren: Jonathan and his wife Ellen, of New Albany, OH, Alex and his wife Eugenia, of New Rochelle, NY, and Nicole Heidbreder, of New York City and four great grandchildren and 12 nieces and nephews.
Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday September 15th at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1000 Yverdon Drive, Camp Hill, PA 17011 by Father Costas Keares. Burial will be in Westminster Cemetery in Carlisle, PA. Visitation will be from 7- 9 p.m. Friday, September 14th at the Neill Funeral Home, 3401 Market St., Camp Hill, PA.
[Published in the Patriot-News from 9/11/2007 - 9/12/2007]


Edna G. Gerdes Forsythe
Eagle Publications, February 19, 2005
Edna G. Forsythe, 90, Rushville passed away at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at the Culbertson Long Term Care Facility, Rushville.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, at the First Christian Church with the Rev. Ray Greenfield officiating. Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery.

Peoria Journal Star, February 17, 2005
Edna Forsythe
RUSHVILLE - Edna G. Forsythe, 90, of Rushville died at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at Culbertson Long Term Care Facility.
Born Sept. 29, 1914, in Clayton to Andy and Mary Brown Gerdes, she married C. Robert Forsythe on Dec. 11, 1933, in Mount Sterling. He died Sept. 1, 1994.
Surviving are one son, Lyle (and Gretchen) of Camp Point; two daughters, Nina (and Gene) Filer of Rushville and Lois (and Norman) Jones of Petersburg; two sisters, Erma Franken of Golden and Wilma McDonald of La Prairie; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister. She was a member of First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, of Rushville and Buena Vista Mothers Club. She and her husband farmed in Brown and Schuyler counties. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at her church. The Rev. Ray Greenfield will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Worthington Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.

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William J. Schmitt
Date of Obit: Sept. 21, 2006
Submitter's Name: Candi H.
MEREDOSIA, Ill. —William J. Schmitt, 83, of Peoria, formerly of Springfield and Meredosia, died Sept. 12, 2006, in OSF St. Francis Hospital, Peoria. Private services will be held in Oakland Cemetery. The Schaefer-Cody Funeral Home, Meredosia, is handling arrangements.
[Newspaper Name: Quincy Herald-Whig]

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Lloyd L. "Fat" Schmitt
Date of Obit: April 22, 2006

Submitter's Name: Candi H.

Obituary Text: Lloyd L. "Fat" Schmitt, 74, of 2542 Cedar died April 19, 2006, in Blessing Hospital. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:30-7 p.m. Friday. Memorials are suggested to the Blessing Cancer Center.
 [Newspaper Name: Quincy Herald-Whig]

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