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Obituary of Vern Wilson
Peoria Journal Star, Feb. 19, 1999, pg. B5
Astoria - Vern Wilson, 81, of Astoria died at 6:54 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
Born Feb. 18, 1917, in Canton to Henry J. and Nancy Estella Lingenfelter Wilson, he married Ada L. Leezer on Nov. 22, 1939, in Palmyra, Mo. She survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Glenn (Donna) Gearing of Macomb and Mrs. Dale (Beverly) Richardson of Bartonville; two sisters, Dortha Carson of Farmington and Mrs. Albert (Bertha) McKinley of Lewistown; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
One brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
During World War II, he helped build Camp Ellis. He then was a grinder for four years at International Harvester in Canton and later at Ken-Ray Foundry in Vermont.
In 1954, he founded Wilson's Lumber Mill in rural Astoria. He and his wife owned Bunny Hop Rabbitry, which provided rabbits to the Fulton County Fair for eight years.
He was superintendent of Astoria Landfill for four years.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville. The Rev. Greg Parker will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the chapel. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Astoria.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Astoria Fire and Rescue.
Submitted by Sara Hemp

Obituary of Henry Lafayette Wrestler
Unknown newspaper, August 1, 1936
Henry L. Wrestler, Kerton Township, Burns To Death.
Sons and Others Nearby In Futile Effort To Save Life Of Aged Man. Flames Sweep 80 Acre Field
Henry Lafayette Wrestler, 74 year old Kerton township farmer, was burned to death, yesterday when sparks from the exhaust pipe of a baler set fire to a straw stack while he and his son, Grover C. Wrestler, two grandsons, and a neighbor, Lafayette Mahan were baling straw on the Charles Welch farm in Isabel township. The right side of the son's face was badly burned as he attempted to rescue his father. Efforts to rescue the aged man, a cripple since childhood, were futile, because of the rapid spread of the flames. Grover Wrestler told a Ledger reporter, the body burned to a crisp, portions of the arms and legs burned away, lay in the charred field for several hours before being removed to a Havana mortuary - It was some time after the start of the fire before Dr. R. H. Maguire, deputy coroner, was notified. In describing the scene, Grover Wrestler said: "We started to bale about 30 bales of straw and had finished 22 of them when I looked up to see flames shooting along the stubble under the baler. He never had a chance, for almost instantly, it was enveloped in a mass of flames --- an --- although --- Mr. Mahan and myself made every possible effort to reach him, rescue was impossible. He was penned in and before we could move the baler, was covered with the flaming straw. The flames spread rapidly, destroying the baler and sweeping over the 80-acre field, tinder dry as a result of the recent hot weather and lack of rain, almost before the men and boys were able to flee to safety.
BOY IS HERO - The hero of the farm tragedy was 11 year old Robert Wrestler, grandson of the fire victim; who, in testifying at an inquest conducted at the Poetizing Mortuary in Havana last evening, told how he grabbed a can containing gasoline and carried it from the blazing machine. Rushing back, he called to his grandfather, telling him to climb over the machine. The lad then made an effort to start the engine of a tractor attached to the baler so that it could be moved, but was forced to abandon the plan as the flames spread toward him. The coroner's jury, after hearing the details of the starting of the fire, efforts to rescue, the aged man, and viewing the body: returned a verdict, declaring death due to third degree burns, accidentally sustained. Mr. Wrestler was born in Kenton Township, July 09, 1862, and had spent his entire life in the community, where he was known as an industrious and efficient farm operator. Funeral Services were held this morning at the Pfetzing Mortuary.
Submitted by Judy Heffren/Wickert

Obituary of Frederick Fremont Wright
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Frederick Wright, Retired Woodwork Shop Owner, Dies
Frederick Fremont Wright, 89, 551 Peoria Avenue, died at 11:45 a.m. Friday at Proctor Hospital.
Born November 5, 1856, at Canton, he was a son of John Martin and Catharine Hart Wright and married Ola Torrence in Green County, Indiana, February 25, 1895. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary March 4.
Mr. Wright had been a resident of Peoria for 28 years, retiring 12 years ago from the operation of his West Bluff wood shop for auto body work, which he had taken up as successor to his earlier craft of wagon and carriage making. He was a member of the Union Congregational Church.
Surviving are his wife; one son, William Chester Wright of Washington D.C.; one niece, Mrs. William H. Brown of Canton, and one nephew, Orville Wright of Astoria.
Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday from the residence with the Rev. A. R. McLaughlin of Union Congregational Church officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery at Canton. Friends may call at the residence after 4:00 p.m. Sunday. Clugsten funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
Submitted by Charlie McDaniel

Obituary of S. S. Wyckoff
Canton Register, December 11, 1874
In this city, on the 4th inst., of old age and consumption, S. S. Wyckoff, aged 70 years and nine months. Mr. Wyckoff was a well known citizen of Canton. He came to this county from New Jersey in 1837, first settling in Fairview. In 1846 he removed to Canton, and in 1847 married Mrs. Ann Clingenpeel, a widowed daughter of Judge Hipple. Mr. Wyckoff was deputy postmaster in Canton from 1847 to 1852 - while Judge Hipple and Joel Wright were postmasters. He was also justice of the peace two terms. From 1862 to 1870 he was proprietor of the post office news depot. He was in quite feeble health for two years before his death.
Submitted by Danni Hopkins

Obituary of Mrs. Eula Zorn
Vermont Union, Thursday, Jan. 3, 1963, pg. 1, col. 3
Mrs. Eula Zorn Dies
Mrs. Eula Zorn, 56 of Astoria, died early Tuesday at her home in Astoria following a lengthy illness.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday at the Shawgo Funeral home in Astoria with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery near Astoria.
Submitted by Scottie McCoy

Obituary of Loretta Zeglan Ball
Peoria Journal Star, July 1, 1994, Page: C7
Loretta Ball
Canton - Loretta Ball, 63, of Rural Route 5 died at 11 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 1994, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Born May 27, 1931, in Farmington to Adolph and Marie Gnyla Zeglan Sr., she married Raymond Ball on July 4, 1952, in Canton. He preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by an infant daughter.
Surviving are one son, Michael of Canton; three daughters, Jean Maher of Bartonville, Judi Urban of LeRoy and Sue Yeast of St. Peters, Mo.; nine grandchildren; four brothers, Adolph Zeglan Jr. of Farmington, Tom Zeglan of East Peoria, John Zeglan of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Mike Zeglan of Milford, Del.; and two sisters, Helen Voorhees of Canton and Cynthia Gilles of Farmington.
She was a member of the Women of the Moose in Farmington.
She also was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Canton, where services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Arthur D. Meyer will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, with recitation of the rosary at 6 p.m. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.
Memorials may be made to the Downstate Heart Transplant Center at St. Francis Medical Center or her church.

Obituary of William ''Barney'' Edward Barnhart
Peoria Journal Star, March 25, 2001, Page: B06
William Barnhart
Canton - William E. ''Barney'' Barnhart, 84, of 521 N. Seventh Ave. died at 5:47 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2001, at Sunset Manor.
Born Oct. 29, 1916, in Canton to Harry F. and Alta C. Sprecher Barnhart, he married Onarina M. Favero on Nov. 15, 1942, in Kahoka, Mo. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Gary (and Susan) of Cuba and Ed of Canton; one daughter, Carol (and Robert) Clagget of Georgetown, S.C.; four grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Ashwood of St. David.
He was preceded in death by three sisters.
He was a World War II Army veteran.
He worked at International Harvester for 40 1/2 years, retiring in 1977.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. The Rev. Dr. Robert Holler will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Broadway Arms in Lewistown.

Obituary of Donald W. Bitner
Peoria Journal Star, April 22, 2004, Page: B5
Donald Bitner
Trivoli - Donald W. Bitner, 74, of 16210 W. Farmington Road died at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2004, at his residence.
Born Sept. 17, 1929, in Trivoli to Charles F. and Florence Rhindfleich Bitner, he married Helen B. Ford on March 31, 1951, in Trivoli. She died Nov. 30, 1976. He married Donna J. Ashwood McAdams on July 14, 1979, in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving two sons, David (and Deborah) Bitner of Peoria and Craig (and Susan) McAdams of Lewistown; six daughters, Donna (and Willard) Behrends of East Peoria, Debra (and Michael) Wood of Bartonville, Dalynn Mayo of Miami, Donita (and Jim) Maccanelli and Susan (and Steve) Oltman, both of Farmington, and Theresa (and Todd) Pahl of Hanna City; two brothers, Eugene and Ralph, both of Farmington; one sister, Linda Gernert of LaCenter, Wash.; two half sisters, Alma White of Bellevue and Virginia "Betty" Boggs of East Peoria; 19 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one great-grandchild, two brothers, seven half brothers, one sister and two half sisters.
A member of Limestone American Legion Post 979 in Bartonville, he was a Korean War Army veteran, serving with the 101st Airborne Division out of Fort Campbell, Ky.
He was an auto transmission specialist for Peoria Hydromatic for 26 years and then for R.C. Transmission for eight years, retiring in 1991.
He was a life member of Hanna City Sportsman's Club and was a member of the American Rifleman Association and Farmington Moose Lodge 1571, where he bowled on a team from 1959 to 1995.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, where military rites will be conducted by Farmington American Legion. The Rev. Jim Reed will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and one hour before services, both at the funeral home. Burial will be in Trivoli Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hanna City Rescue Squad.

Obituary of Herbert L. Blue
The Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City, Utah, February 21, 2006

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Herbert L. Blue 1929 ~ 2006
Herbert L. Blue died Sunday, February 19, 2006, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The son of Charles and Lucy Blue, he was born on the family farm near Astoria, Illinois on May 18, 1929.
Herb is survived by his wife Alberta; children Eleanor (George) Marlar of Phoenix, Arizona; Charles (Lynne) of Wanship, Utah; Maxine (John) White of Vallejo, California; Lawrence of Silver Spring, Maryland; Kay (Duane) Bush of Salt Lake City, Utah; grandchildren Megan and Marisa Bush, Luke and Gwendolyn Blue, and Davis and James Marlar; brother, Charles of Blandinsville, Illinois; and sister, Lois Speed of Kerrville, Texas.
Herb attended Cooper School, an eight-grade, one-room country school near the farm. When he was 13, after the death of his father, the family moved into the nearby farm community of Astoria, where he completed grade school and in 1947 graduated from Astoria High School. He developed a love of reading and participated in school plays. When he grew taller than his classmates, he began playing basketball. With limited talent, he developed a love of the game that carried on throughout his life. During his summers and after graduating from high school, Herb worked as a farmhand for local farmers and as a laborer at the International Harvester plant in Canton, Illinois. In June of 1948, he enlisted in the Army. After completing basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky and photography and printing courses at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, he was assigned as a draftsman in the intelligence section at post headquarters, Fort Bliss, Texas. The Korean War broke out in 1950, and his service was extended from three years to four, though he was never sent overseas. He was a sergeant and chief clerk by the spring of 1951 when he transferred into the 709th anti-aircraft gun battalion with responsibility for intelligence activities. The outfit was transferred to Fort Sheridan, Illinois in the spring of 1951, assigned to protect Chicago from enemy air attack along Lake Michigan. A part of his final year was spent at tent sites in North Chicago. He was discharged from the Army in June 1952 with the rank of Sergeant First Class. He worked in Chicago that summer as a trainee for Household Finance Corporation, collecting overdue loan payments. In the fall he moved to Moline, Illinois and was hired as a draftsman at the government-operated Rock Island Arsenal, located on an island in the Mississippi River. In September 1953 he enrolled at Augustana College in Rock Island under the GI Bill education grant. After the completion of his freshman year in 1954 at Augustana, Herb and his sister Lois moved to El Paso, Texas. Herb enrolled at Texas Western College now University of Texas at El Paso as a journalism major. He worked on the college newspaper, The Prospector, and also wrote for El Burro, the college humor magazine. He served as editor of The Prospector his senior year. He pledged the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and lived in their house near the campus. He worked part time in the newsroom at KTSM, an El Paso television and radio station. A most wonderful happening occurred at the beginning of his senior year, when he met and fell in love with a fellow journalism student, Alberta "Bert" Wareing of El Paso. They became engaged early in 1957 and were married on July 12, 1957, shortly after Herb graduated with a journalism degree. Herb continued his employment at KTSM after graduation, covering sports and writing local newscasts. In the summer of 1959, he was hired as a technical writer by Thiokol Corporation, an aerospace company beginning a new plant in Northern Utah. Now with two children, the Blues moved to Brigham City in August of 1959. During a 20-year career with Thiokol, Herb wrote and edited a variety of employee and industrial publications, as well as writing speeches for Thiokol managers. For several years he was editor of a magazine called Aerospace Facts. His work consistently received regional and international awards in the field of industrial publications. In 1974 the Intermountain Business Communications Association named him Editor of the Year. In 1982 he received the Hicks-Middagh award as the outstanding ex-student by the Mass Communications Department at the University of Texas-El Paso, his alma mater. He was active in various youth activities in Brigham City, coaching a church basketball team and serving in leadership roles in his sons' Boy Scout troops. He served on the Brigham City Library Board for six years, helping upgrade the city's public library. The family moved to Salt Lake City in 1979 and shortly afterward Herb resigned from Thiokol. He operated his own business, providing editing and writing services for various businesses around the area. In 1984 Herb went to work for Iomega Corporation in Roy, Utah, writing technical manuals for the computer products they were developing. He retired from Iomega in 1992. The computer became a feature of his activities, as a hobby and as a tool for searching for family history information, all kinds of knowledge, and communicating with family and friends everywhere. Sports were an enduring passion for Herb from his high school days on. He closely followed the sports scene and the fortunes of his favorite teams in many sports, ranging from Illinois and Utah high school teams to Texas Western (Texas-El Paso) Miners, Utah college teams, and the Utah Jazz professional basketball team. Basketball was his first love and for several years he played on amateur teams in church, city and industrial leagues. He also competed at table tennis and on the tennis court and at the cribbage board, Herb developed an early interest and read widely throughout his life. American and Western history were his favorite literature. A descendant of pioneer families, he read and researched extensively on the ancestry of his own and other family lines. He had a great thirst for new things and new experiences. He was an avid photographer and was never without his camera at any event, any outing or trip. In his fifties he joined an amateur painting class and painted a number of paintings that are displayed in his and his children's homes. His relationship with God was an integral part of Herb's life. He was a strong supporter of Alberta and his family in their Catholic faith and was baptized into the Catholic Church in 1982. An active member of Sacred Heart Parish in Salt Lake City, he served as an Eucharistic minister and lector, was chairman of the Parish Council, and for many years participated in parish social and fund raising efforts. Herb has been dealing with Inclusion Body Myositis, a progressive neurological disorder since 1992. On Monday, February 13, he entered the hospital and was subsequently diagnosed with an aggressive, untreatable cancer. He went home on Friday, February 17, where he could make the 'graceful exit' he had prayed for.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, February 22, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 174 E. 900 S., Salt Lake City, Utah at 10:00 a.m. Please, no flowers. If you wish to send a memorial gift in Herb's honor, the family suggests memorial offerings can be made to: The Nature Conservancy, 800-628-6860, http.//nature.org; Sacred Heart Parish Development Fund, or the charity of your choice. You may contact the family at Herb's email address (herbblue@aol.com) or by postal mail, 1423 South 1000 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84105.

Obituary of Pauline A. Myers Bressler
The Rushville Times, March 8, 2000, page 15, column 3
Pauline A. Bressler, 73, of Astoria, died Thursday, March 2, 2000 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
She was born Jan. 12, 1927, in Pottstown, the daughter of Walter W. and Stella (Largent) Myers.
She married Dale E. Bressler, Sr., on March 25, 1952.
She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
Survivors include three daughters, Pauline A. Skiles of Astoria, Carol A. DeLathouwer of Astoria and Judy A. Bressler of Astoria; two sons, Dale E. Bressler, Jr. of Astoria and Earl W. Bressler of Westmont; six grandchildren; and one sister, Caroline A. DeWester of Farmington.
She was a homemaker.
Services were Saturday, March 5, 2000, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Pastor Marian Stone officiating. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Astoria Rescue Squad.

Obituary of Ivan C. Brooks I
(November 5, 1914 - April 7, 2006)
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Ivan C. Brooks, Sr Macomb, IL
It is with great sadness the family of Ivan C. Brooks, Sr. announces he passed away peacefully in his home on Friday April 7, 2006 at the age of 91. His parents, six brothers, 3 sisters, and his oldest son, Ivan Jr. predeceased Ivan.
His lovingly caring and dedicated wife and best friend of 38 years, Beryl Brooks, survives him. Ivan is also survived by his son, Melvin Brooks of Zion, IL; daughters, Marjorie Smith of Kinston, N.C.; and Laura Jean Brooks of Roanoke, VA. His loving stepchildren Carl McKee of Plymouth, MN, Raymond Statler of Champlin, MN; and Pam Petri of Montgomery, IL also survive him. Fourteen (14) grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, great and grand nieces and nephews all over the country, and a host of other relatives and friends further survive him.
Ivan grew up in Monmouth, IL attending only a few years of elementary/secondary school. Shortly thereafter he moved to Macomb. He was so very proud of his accomplishments at Camp Ellis during World War II. Despite his limited education he was the first and only African American store manager of one of the PXs. This was at a time when the Black and White workers did not work together nor commingled much in any part of the base. At the end of the war, he was given a letter of commendation from the commanding officer of the base. Ivan was an African American pioneer in Macomb. He was usually the first Black in any business he was employed - for example, the now closed Hemp & Co., and Macomb Milk Products, Co. where he retired after 30 years of employment. He then operated his own bulk milk tank sales and services business for several years.
Ivan was well liked, admired and respected by many in Macomb, both in the Black community and White community. He often worked with community leaders to help the Black community obtain better housing and employment opportunities. His community involvements included being appointed by the mayor to be on the original Fair Housing Board. He was a self-taught man of many trades. In the 1950’s, he voluntarily wired electricity into the Leaders’ cabin of the Spring Lake Girl Scout Camp when others asked to be paid to do the job. He always tried to lend a helping hand to whoever needed it.
Ivan was a long time active member of Calvary Baptist Church and later the First Baptist Church on Carroll Street. He was Past Patron of the Golden Crown Eastern Stars of Monmouth and Past Master of the Blue Masonic Lodge of Monmouth. He was a 32nd Degree Mason out of Rock Island, IL. Ivan loved to go camping, travel and play golf. He traveled to all 4 corners of the United States and into Canada. He played golf on a regular basis until he was unable to do so. He was a role model to so many people he touched and will be greatly missed.
There will be a memorial service Wednesday at 11 AM at the First Baptist Church in Macomb. Pastor Wally Holt will officiate. There will be no visitation; Cremation has been accorded. Burial of ashes will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to McDonough District Hospital Hospice Program. We would like to thank all of the many wonderful people, particularly Becky Semonis, for their care and support of Ivan through the last years of his life. Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign guestbook at www.dodsworthfh.com

Obituary of Kenneth D. Cameron
Peoria Journal Star, March 7, 2001, Page: B05
Kenneth Cameron
Abingdon - Kenneth D. Cameron, 85, of 509 Western Ave. died at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Born May 4, 1915, in Deerfield Township, Fulton County, to Frank and Mary Schafer Cameron, he married Freda Harr on June 17, 1935, in Fort Madison, Iowa. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Ronald (and Virginia) of Abingdon and Kenneth (and Dorothy) of Nevada, Mo.; seven grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandson.
He was preceded in death by one son, Gary Cameron, and three brothers.
He farmed near Fairview for 34 years and worked at Fairview Farmers Elevator for 15 years, retiring Jan. 1, 1980.
He was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Hinchliff-PearsonWest Abingdon Chapel. The Rev. Warren Cummins will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Burial will be in Wiley Cemetery in rural Ellisville.
Memorials may be made to his church.

Obituary of Verna D. Doubet Cameron
Peoria Journal Star, June 11, 2001, Page: B04
Verna Cameron
Hanna City - Verna D. Cameron, 85, formerly of Farmington Road, died at 2:15 a.m. Sunday, June 10, 2001, at Heartland Health Care Center in Henry, where she had been a resident for two years and nine months.
Born Aug. 10, 1915, in Hanna City to Nicholas and Gertrude Eaken Doubet, she married William Donald Cameron on Feb. 3, 1936, in Peoria. He died Nov. 1, 1992, in Peoria.
She also was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters.
Surviving are four daughters, Sondra (and Charles) Hill and Donna Parr, both of Peoria, Mary (and Dennis) Hanson of Palatine and Sheila (and Gary) Culver of New Mexico; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was a charter member of the Peoria County Home Bureau.
She was a member of North Limestone Presbyterian Church in Hanna City and its Missionary Society.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at her church. The Rev. Gary Hutton will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Visitation also will be 30 minutes before services at the church. Burial will be in North Limestone Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to her church, Peoria Christian School or to Peoria Rescue Mission.

Obituary for Gerald R. Campbell
Eagle Publications, August 15, 2002
Gerald R. Campbell
Gerald R. Campbell, 77, Blandinsville, died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2002, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield.
He was born Aug. 10, 1924, in Tennessee, the son of Thurman and Olive (Cordell) Campbell. He married Patricia Goeke July 1, 1951, in Niota. She survives.
He is also survived by two sons, Delbert (Beth) Campbell, Blandinsville, and Gary (Cheryl) Campbell, Blandinsville; one daughter, Pam (Don) Rodeffer; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Delbert Campbell, Tennessee; and his cat, K.C. He was preceded in death by one sister, Leota Campbell.
Mr. Campbell graduated from Blandinsville High School in 1942; he was a veteran of World War II. He belonged to the Hicks-Olson American Legion Post 424, Blandinsville; Macomb VFW 1921; Ft. Madison, Iowa, Moose Lodge 671, and was a past Governor of the Lodge; the Macomb Eagles Lodge for 20 years; and the Macomb Elks Lodge for 26 years. He was an active member of the Colchester Historical Society.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002, at Jones Mortuary, Colchester, with the Rev. Lyren Haney officiating. Burial was in Glade City Cemetery, Blandinsville, with military services by the Hicks-Olson American Legion Post 424.
Contributions may be made to his grandchildren's education fund, in care of Union Bank West, Blandinsville; Ft. Madison Moose Lodge 671; or the Hicks-Olson American Legion Post 424.
Jones Mortuary, Colchester, was in charge of arrangements.

Obituary for Richard A. Cavett
Eagle Publications, November 21, 2002
Richard A. Cavett
Richard A. Cavett, 86, Macomb, formerly of Colchester, died at 1:35 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, at McDonough District Hospital. He was born Sept. 16, 1916, in Lamoine Township, the son of Arthur and Nora (Stump) Cavett. He married Dorothy Bliven April 24, 1937, in Colchester. She survives.
He is also survived by four sons, Larry (Mary) Cavett, Plymouth; Carroll (Doris) Cavett, Pageland, S.C., Danny (Cora) Cavett, Eagle Lake, MInn., and David Cavett, Tennessee; one daughter, Barbara (Mike) Parker, Colchester; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, John Cavett, La Plata, Mo.; and one sister, Ruth Holscher, Burlington, Iowa.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Garnett and Raymond Cavett, and one sister, Edith Cavett.
He farmed, worked at King-Seeley Thermos in Macomb, drove a school bus for District 180, operated the Farm Bureau gas station in Colchester in 1936, worked for Barker Mobile Home Co. in Mesa, Ariz., for 12 years, worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps in Petersburg and Newold, Wis., and attended Eagle Rural School.
He was a member of the Macomb Free Methodist Church.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002, at Jones' Mortuary, Colchester, with the Rev. Wayne Matheson officiating. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22 until the time of service. Burial will be in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Colchester.
Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Foundation or the McDonough District Hospital hospice program.

Obituary for Wayne T. Chambers
Eagle Publications, February 15, 2001
Wayne Chambers
Wayne T. Chambers, 88, Prairie City, passed away at 1:27 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 27, 1912, in Prairie City to Ralph H. and Elizabeth A. Turpin Chambers. He married Ina Mae Allsion in 1953 in Carthage. She passed away June 11, 2000.
Mr. Chambers was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
Surviving are one son, Robert of Prairie City; two stepsons, Jack Stick of Avon and Dean Stick of Davenport, Iowa; three stepdaughters, Janice Savill of Canton and Sandra Lee and Roberta Currens, both of Galesburg; 15 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Marian Chambers of Prairie City and Martha Anderson of Spring Valley, Calif.
He was a farmer in the Prairie City area and was a life-long member of McDonough County Farm Bureau.
He was a member of Prairie City Presbyterian Church.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12 at the Prairie City Cemetery. Kurt Ayers officiated.
Corman Memorial Home in Avon was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Prairie City Nursing Center.

Obituary of Harry Franklin Chenoweth
(August 23, 1908 - March 28, 2006)

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Harry Franklin Chenoweth
Harry Franklin Chenoweth, 97, of Macomb died at 2:47 PM Tuesday March 28, 2006 at Heartland Health Care Center in Macomb.
He was born August 23, 1908 in Farmers Township, Fulton County IL to William and Dollie Swise Chenoweth, he married Luella Mae Barker on Feb. 8, 1930 in Lewistown, IL. She preceded him in death December 7, 2003.
He was also preceded in death by one infant son, one infant daughter Dorla Maxine Chenoweth, three brothers Arthur, Dwight and John Chenoweth, four sisters Elzie Chenoweth, Della Boyer, Bertha Beard, and Lola Raugh.
He is survived by two daughters, Virginia (Duane) Chipman of Good Hope, IL; Freda (Jim) Morris of Sciota, IL; four grandchildren, Donna (Allen) Barclay, Deborah (Ray) Rees, Steve (Tamara) Chipman and Becky (John) Dye; seven great-grandchildren, Courtney and Krista Barclay; Amanda, Devin, and Darrin Chipman; Jason and Jacob Dye.
He was a member of the Sciota Christian Church, and McDonough County Farm Bureau.
Services will be at 1:30 PM Friday at Sciota Christian Church. Visitation will be at the Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home Thursday from 6-8 PM. Burial will be in Temple Cemetery, east of Adair, IL. Memorial Contributions may be made to Sciota Christian Church or Heartland Health Care Center. Please sign guestbook at www.dodsworthfh.com

Obituary for Howard P. Chenoweth
Eagle Publications, March 14, 2002
Howard Chenoweth
Howard P. Chenoweth, 77, of Cuba, died at 10:33 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2002, at Graham Hospital Extended Care in Canton.
Born Jan. 25, 1925, in Cedar Township, Knox County, near Abingdon, to Oren and Mildred Keimes Chenoweth, he married Barbara Maxson on Dec. 27, 1951, in Smithfield. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Mark (Nancy) of Lewistown and Jeffrey (Brenda) of Canton; two grandsons; and one brother, Harold (Dorothy) of Canton.
A World War II Army Air Forces veteran, he served as classified bomber pilot from 1943 to 1946, attaining the rank of second lieutenant. He also served in the active reserve for 10 years and was a member of the Russell Smith American Legion Post 533 for 46 years.
He worked as a truck driver for 17 years and then worked at the Consolidated Coal Co., retiring in 1986.
He was a member of the Teamsters Union and United Mine Workers of America, Sub District 4.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Cuba with the Rev. Maureen Stein officiating.
Burial was in Cuba Cemetery, with military services accorded by his American Legion post.
Memorials may be made to his church or any charity.

Obituary for Mary L. White Cluts
Eagle Publications, January 25, 2001
Mary Cluts
Mary L. Cluts, 92, formerly of Fairview, died at 12:55 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001, at Sunset Manor, where she was a resident.
Born Oct. 26, 1908, in Crookston, Minn., to Willis and Lena Ditmar White, she married Leonard Cluts on Dec. 18, 1927, in Peoria. He died May 25,1985.
She was also preceded in death by one infant son, David,; two grandchildren; two brothers; and three sisters.
Surviving are three sons, Leon “Bud’’ of Canton and Glen and William, both of Florida; two daughters, Donna Markley of Avon and Phyllis Sullivan of Bartonville; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Geneva Bramble of Canton and Em Martin of Washington.
She was a member of Fairview American Legion Auxiliary and Fairview Rebekah Lodge.
She was a member of Fairview Methodist Church where services were held.
Oak-Hines Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Burial was in Fairview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to her church or Fairview Rebekah Lodge.

Obituary of Samuel "Dusty" Elbert Coffey
Samuel E. "Dusty" Coffey August 24, 1929 - March 5, 2006
Graveside Service: Tuesday, March 7, 2006; Services 1:30 p.m. Oak Hill Cemetery
Samuel E. "Dusty" Coffey 76 of 492 W. Myrtle St. died at 12:45 pm Sunday March 5, 2006 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born August 24, 1929 in Jacksonville, IL to Garnet and Dona Belle (Proffitt) Coffey. He married Bonita Rutledge September 30, 1950 in Pontiac, IL, she survives.
Survivors include two sons Samuel Lee (Sherry) Coffey of Canton, Michael David ( Keena) Coffey of Canton. One daughter Diana Lynn (Rod) Hickman of Canton. One brother James Coffey of Texas, two sisters Margaret Miller of Florida and Mary Porter of Alton, IL. Five grandchildren Samantha Preston, Cinnamon Coffey, Shane Coffey, Kandace Coffey, and Jenny Hickman. He was preceeded in death by one brother Carl.
He was a Korean War Army veteran where he earned two purple hearts with oak leaf clusters. He worked for International Harvester Company in Canton for 30 years as a Fork lift operator retiring in 1982. He coached little league baseball for the Moose Club. He loved to help others in need.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at 1:30 pm at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown, Rev. Mary Babcock will officiate. There will be no visitation. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the the Childrens Hospital of Illinois at Peoria, or to the Diabetes Association.
On line guestbook and obituary information is also available at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home, 1601 East Chestnut, Canton, IL 61520, (309)647-1601

Obituary for Ruby E. Hamm Collins
Eagle Publications, March 12, 2005
Ruby E. Collins
Ruby E. Collins, 84, Astoria, died at 5:10 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at Astoria Gardens, Astoria.
She was born Feb. 9, 1921, in Milmine, the daughter of Arthur and Frances (Nance) Hamm. She married Gail Andrew Collins March 9, 1940, in Bement. He preceded her in death May 15, 1996.
She is survived by three daughters, Linda Kling, Farmington, Frances Dornberger, Astoria and Mary "Kathy" (Stewart) Beistline, Gentry, Ark.; two sons, David (Dixie) Collins, Bryant and George (Penny) Collins, Astoria; 18 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Joanne Boucher, Decatur.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Robert Kling; three sisters and three brothers.
She was a housekeeper at Graham Hospital for several years, retiring in 1967.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 11, 2005, at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria with the Rev. Gary Sheets officiating. Burial was at White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton.
Memorials may be made to Astoria Fire and Rescue Squad.

Obituary for Viola M. Ebben Cookson
Eagle Publications, February 28, 2002
Viola M. Cookson
Viola M. Cookson, 92, Augusta passed away at 11:20 a.m. Sunday Feb. 17, 2002 in Carthage Memorial Hospital in Carthage.
She was born on July 7, 1909 in Augusta the daughter of Clarence and Ethel (Webster) Ebben. She was married to Harvey O. Cookson on March 8, 1930 in Quincy. He died March 7, 1971.
She is survived by two nieces, Deb Ebben of Puyallup, Wash. and Candy Christensen and husband (Joe) of Tacoma, Wash.; two nephews, Mike Ebben and his wife (Janet) of Richland, Wash. and Steve Ebben of Tumwater, Wash.; two great-nephews, John Jackson and his wife (Shaleen) and Sterling Ebben; great-great- niece and nephew, Alison and Ryan Jackson. She was preceded in death by two children in infancy.
She was a homemaker and a graduate of Augusta High School.
Graveside services were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002 in Woodlawn Cemetery in Augusta with the Rev. Butch Reneker officiating. Memorials may be made to the United Church of Augusta.

Obituary of - Geraldine K. Oswalt Cornn
The Rushville Times, Jan. 26, 2000, page 13, column 1
Geraldine K. Cornn, 81, of Astoria, died at Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, at Odd Fellows Rebekah Lodge Nursing Home in Mattoon.
She was born Feb. 11, 1918, in Osceola Mills, Pa., to James and Marie Rembelar Oswalt. She married Willard L. Cornn on Aug. 20, 1949. He survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Alyce (husband, Robert) Creech of Vermont, Patricia Smith-Hunter (husband, Ed Hunter) of Moweaqua and Betty (husband, Kenneth) Lewis of Baxter, Ky.; three sons, Carl Cornn and James (wife, Jeanne) Cornn, both of Rockford, and Fred (wife, Judy) Miller of Nashville, Term.; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grand-children; one great-great-grandson; two brothers, James and Donald; and two sisters, Louise and Phyllis.
She was preceded in death by one son, William LeRoy Cornn.
She formerly worked as a nurse in Rushville.
A member of Rebekah Lodge 143 in Havana, she was a past Grand Matriarch and former president of the Ladies Auxiliary.
She was a member of Astoria Church of Christ, where a memorial service was held Thursday, Jan. 20. Cremation will be accorded. Dawson & Wikoff West Woods Street Funeral Home in Decatur was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Odd Fellows Rebekah Lodge Nursing Home.

Obituary for Robert Cox
Eagle Publications, January 28, 2003
Robert Cox
Robert Cox, 61, London Mills, died at 6:05 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
He was born Aug. 17, 1941, in Canton, the son of Chester A. and Grace Geraldine (Brown) Cox.
Surviving are two sons, Scott Allen (Trish) Cox, Catoosa, Okla., Joshua Robert Cox, Avon; two daughters, Crystal Denise (Dean) Ryon and Teresa Dawn Cox, both of Catoosa, Okla.; a brother, Ed Cox, Avon; two sisters, Patricia (Gene) Aden, Avon, and Rebecca Cox, St. Augustine; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.
He was a mechanic.
He lived most of his life in the London Mills area. He worked at the International Harvester Plant in Canton for 14 years and was a member of the United Auto Workers. He also was a member of the Elks Club, Galesburg.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003, in London Mills United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ted A. Hartley officiating.
Corman Memorial Home, London Mills, was in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Obituary for Clifford L. Cozad
Eagle Publications, July 25, 2002
Clifford Cozad
Clifford L. Cozad, 93, formerly of Canton, died at 3:11 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2002, at Farmington Country Manor, where he was a resident.
Born Aug. 6, 1908, in London Mills to William F. and Lillian Briggs Cozad, he married Carmen Deskin on Aug. 3, 1933. She died Nov. 2, 1994.
He also was preceded in death by two sons, Armand and Ronald; one grandchild; and three sisters.
Surviving are one son, Lonnie of Tempe, Ariz.; one daughter, Doris (Richard) Riley of Fiatt; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
He had worked for Caterpillar Inc. for more than 30 years.
He was a life member of the Masonic Lodge in London Mills.
Cremation was accorded. Graveside services were held Saturday at West Midway Cemetery in London Mills with Richard Riley Jr. officiating.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituary for Edwin N. Davis
Eagle Publications, April 29, 1999
Edwin Davis
Edwin N. Davis, age 83, of 480 Scotch Elm Lane, Galesburg, passed away at 11:25 a.m. Friday, April 16, 1999, at his home.
Born June 11, 1915, in Avon to William Earl and Bess Melton Davis, he married Virginia Trumpy on January 1, 1938, in Avon. She survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Susan) Lafferty of Oquawka, Mrs. A. William (Melinda) Ruttledge of St. Louis and Mrs. David (Cynthia) Leary of Singapore; three granddaughters; one brother of Avon; and one sister of Avon.
A senior vice president of the former First Galesburg National Bank, he also was a director and secretary of the board of directors. He worked at Tompkins State Bank in Avon, the Bank of America in Hollywood, California and the Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago.
He was a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin in Madison and the National Commercial Lending Graduate School at the University of Oklahoma in Norman.
A former president of the Galesburg Chamber of Commerce and the Galesburg Club, he was a former member of the Galesburg Rotary Club and the Soangetaha Country Club. He was a former treasurer and board member of the Galesburg YMCA. At the time of his death, he was treasurer and director of Dundale Cemetery Company.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Private services were at Avon Cemetery with Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel in charge of arrangement.
Memorials may be made to the Community Hospice of America or Galesburg Public Library.

Obituary for Ina M. Holler Johnson Davis
Eagle Publications, February 11, 1999
Ina M. Davis
Ina M. Davis, 92, formerly of Galesburg, passed away at 3:30 a.m., February 5,1999 in Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville.
Born January 19, 1907, in Bardolph, she was a daughter of Bert and Ethel Winters Holler. She married Fred A. Johnson in 1924, who preceded her in death. She later married T. Jeff Davis in 1954 in Pinckneyville. He passed away October 10, 1977.
Her parents, two brothers, a sister and one grandchild also preceded her in death.
She leaves: two sons, Donald Johnson in Galesburg and Burdett Johnson of Danville; a stepson, William Davis of Galesburg; two daughters, Mrs. William (Virginia) Lease in Monmouth and Jan Scott of Galesburg; four grandchildren and several step-grandchildren.
Mrs. Davis resided in the Roseville and Berwick communities for a time. In 1942 she moved to Galesburg, where she managed Denny Dry Cleaners for 25 years before she retired.
She was a member of the Presbyterian faith.
Graveside services were held Monday, February 8 at 1:30 p.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Thomas Heather officiating. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be left to the Knox County Nursing Home.

Obituary for John Lindsey Davis
Eagle Publications, June 17, 1999
John L. Davis
John Lindsey Davis, age 83, of London Mills, passed away at 1:52 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 1999 at his home.
He was born May 2, 1916, in Versailles, the son of Loren and Jenny DeWitt Davis.
He married Mary Reeve. She passed away February 20, 1950. He married Shirley Miller on July 16, 1958, in Clinton, Texas.
Surviving are his wife, in London Mills; his son, John Davis III, London Mills; six daughters, Carol Hyman, Galesburg, Pat Rose, Knoxville, Mary Sholl, Moline, Paula Rogis, Clinton, Iowa, Kathy Knox, London Mills, and Laurie Landis, Maquon; one brother, Paul Davis, Fox River Grove; 22 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter and one sister.
He was reared in Beardstown and Galesburg.
He worked at and retired from Gale Products, Division of Outboard Marine Corp., Galesburg and International Harvester, Canton.
A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday at Coal Creek Bible Church, London Mills with Rev. Mike Barr officiating. Corman Memorial Home, London Mills, was in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Knoxville Library and Spoon River Hospice.

Obituary for Lennora A. Miller Hall Derry
Eagle Publications, October 14, 1999
Lenorra Derry
Lennora A. Derry, age 74, of 303 West Jackson Street, Abingdon, Illinois, passed away at 10:15 a.m. Friday, October 8, 1999 at Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, Illinois.
She was born November 11, 1924 near Middle Grove, Illinois, the daughter of Lawrence P. and Ona Ritchie Miller.
Her first marriage was to Delbert Hall in Bowling Green, Missouri in October of 1942. They were divorced. She married Wilbur T. Derry on June 26, 1949 at RR St. Augustine, Illinois. He preceded her in death on October 6, 1997.
Survivors include three sons, Rodger Hall, Rock Island, Leon Hall, Crystal Lake, Illinois and James T. Derry, Abingdon; one brother, George Miller, North Henderson, Illinois; one sister, Virginia Roberts, Avon; 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and one great grandchild.
She graduated from Fairview High School in 1943 and attended the former Brown’s Business College in Galesburg.
She had lived in Abingdon most of her life and had worked at the former Sand’s Pharmacy, Gamble Store and Abingdon Flower Shop. She was also a hostess at the former Golden Bear Restaurant in Galesburg and also worked for the Illinois Power Company. She was a former deputy City Clerk in Abingdon. She last worked at Hardee's on North Henderson Street in Galesburg.
She was a member of Rebekah Lodge and was an avid bowler.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel, Abingdon, with Mrs. Eleanor Landon officiating.
Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to the St. Mary’s Square Living Center in Galesburg.

Obituary for Emma T. Clovis Dimmitt
Eagle Publications, October 28, 2004
Emma T. Dimmitt
Emma T. Dimmitt, 94, Bushnell, died at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2004, in Avon Nursing Home.
She was born Oct. 24, 1909, in Bushnell, the daughter of Newton and Pearl (Millington) Clovis. She married Russell S. Dimmitt April 16, 1927, in Macomb. He died Oct. 21, 1982.
She is survived by one daughter, Rosa Lee (Charles) Ogle, Avon; one sister, Neva Kidd, Springfield; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters, one brother, one grandson and two great-granddaughters.
She was affiliated with Bushnell Baptist Church and was a member of the Merry Makers Pitch Club and several bridge clubs.
Services were held Friday, Oct. 22, 2004, at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home with the Rev. Trisha Chapman officiating.
Burial was in Bushnell Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Bushnell Rescue Squad.

Obituary for Margaret J. Lyon Dowell
Eagle Publications, May 13, 1999
Margaret Dowell
Margaret J. Dowell, 77, of Swedenberg Road, Knoxville, passed away at 8:10 p.m. Friday, May 7, 1999, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital in Galesburg.
Born August 2, 1921, in Akron, Colorado, to Frances and Faye Berry Lyon, she married George E. Dowell on September 23, 1945, in Galesburg. He survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Rick (Carolyn) Varner of Berwick and Mrs. Jim (Judy) Rutledge of Galesburg; two sons, Kenneth of Lathrup Village, Michigan, and James of Spokane, Washington; one brother, Robert Lyon of Kent, Ohio; six grandchildren; one step grandchild; two great grandchildren and one great grandson.
She worked at Rock Island Arsenal during World War II. She then worked at the Knox County Nursing Home in the crafts department.
She was a member of United Methodist Church in Knoxville, Knoxville United Methodist Women and the Ruth Wiertzema Circle.
She also was a member of New Horizons of Knoxville and the Western Illinois Antique Car Club.
She was a volunteer at In-Touch in Galesburg.
Services were held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home in Knoxville with Rev. David Hultberg officiating.
Burial was in the Knoxville Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to her church elevator fund.

Obituary of John "Hump" Franklin Ellis
unknown paper, October, 2004
John Ellis
Monterey - John Franklin "Hump" Ellis, 90, of 26235 East Monterey Road, Monterey, died at 4:05 p.m. Sunday (October 10, 2004) at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Born November 23, 1913, in Banner Township, the son of James and Abbie (Courtney) Ellis, he married Zelma V. Fidler on October 1, 1938, in Burlington, Iowa. She died December 28, 2003.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jared Ellis; one brother, Fred Ellis; and two sisters, Nellie Wages and Margaret Riley.
Survivors include five sons, Monte (Sharyl) Ellis of Banner, Lonnie (Mona) Ellis of Fort Worth, Texas, Larry (Edna) Ellis of Columbia, S.C., Fred (Kathy) Ellis of Pawnee, and Jon (Lori) Ellis of Rochester; 15 grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Ruth Ellis; 10 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Betty Johnson of Slidell, La. and Shirley Eddy of Harlingen, Texas.
He was affiliated with the Monterey United Methodist Church.
He was the Road Commissioner for Banner Township during the Great Depression. He later started work at Caterpillar Tractor Company in the apprentice program in 1938. He graduated the program in 1942 as a machinist. He retired in 1970 after 32 years.
He was a member of the Canton Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 784, and the Canton Elks Lodge 626. He was a also a commercial fisherman.
Services were held at 10 a.m., October 13, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, the Rev. Rick Atchley officiating. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m., October 12, at the funeral home. Burial was at Walnut Cemetery in rural Banner.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate or OSF St. Francis Hospice.

Obituary for Lova G. McMahill Farr
Eagle Publications, July 12, 2001
Lova G. Farr
Lova G. Farr, 93, a resident of Monmouth Nursing Home, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2001, at 7:45 p.m. in Community Medical Center, Monmouth.
Graveside service will be held Thursday, July 12, at 10 a.m. in Warren County Memorial Park Cemetery, Monmouth, with the Rev. James Epperson officiating. Hoover-Hall Memorial Chapel, Monmouth, is in charge of arrangements.
A daughter of Parm and Lottie McMahill, she was born Dec. 6, 1907, in Youngstown. She married William A. Farr on May 7, 1924, in Cameron, who died Oct. 11, 1973.
A daughter, Flossie Barber; five sisters, three brothers and a grandson also preceded her in death.
She leaves: a son, William N. (Loraine) Farr of Monmouth; two grandsons and a niece.
Mrs. Farr was a homemaker and a member of the Youngstown Christian Church.

Obituaries of Onarina "Onie" Favaro Barnhart
Onarina "Onie" Barnhart
July 13, 1924 - February 1, 2006
Visitation: Friday, Febuary 3, 2006, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Oaks-Hines Funeral Home
Service: Saturday, Febuary 4, 2006, Services 11:00 a.m., Oaks-Hines Funeral Home
Onarina "Onie" Barnhart of 521 N. Seventh Ave. died at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday February 1, 2006 at her residence.
She was born July 13, 1924 in Farmington, IL to Nicholas and Caterina Griglioni Favaro She married William E. on November 15, 1942 in Kahoka, MO, he died March 23, 2001.
Surviving are her three children, Gary (Susan Jenkins) Barnhart of Wee-Ma-Tuk, Ed Barnhart of Canton, and Carol (Robert) Claggett of South Carolina. Four grandchildren Dr. Brett and (Nancy Rabel) Barnhart of Canton, Bryan Barnhart of Macomb, Christopher Claggett of Richmond, Virginia, and Brynna (Pete) Themas of Carbondale. She was the youngest of five sisters and was preceded in death by Dominica "Minnie" Jones, Catherine "Katie" Howard, Rosa "Rosie" Stauffer, and Mary Herring.
She was employed by the Edwards and Beckners Clothing Stores both of Canton retiring in 1979. She was also a homemaker. She loved cooking, reading, crossword puzzles, and being with family. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Canton.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be Friday from 6-8 p.m.. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, The First Presbyterian Church of Canton, the Mosaic Albert Home in Macomb where her grandson Bryan lives, or your favorite charity. Arrangements are being handled by Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. On line guestbook and obituary information is also available at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home, 1601 East Chestnut, Canton, IL 61520, (309)647-1601

Obituary of Virginia Conboy Barton
(December 11, 1906 - January 30, 2006)
Virginia Conboy Barton
Virginia Conboy Barton, 99, of Macomb, passed away at 11:40 pm Monday Jan. 30, 2006 at the Elms Nursing Home.
She was born December 11, 1906 in Pittsfield, IL. to R.J. and Charlotte Conboy, she married O.T. Barton on August 25 1928 in Pike County. He preceded her in death on July 21, 1973.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, R.J. Conboy, Jr., one sister Mary Roberts, a son-in-law Loren K. Dittus, and a grandson Mark Dittus.
Surviving are one daughter, JoAnne B. Dittus of Macomb, and a granddaughter Ann Marie Dittus-Krone of Pleasant Plains, two sisters Mardell Barton of Princeton and Pauline (and Bob) Roark of Bushnell. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Virginia moved to Macomb in 1936. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, quilting, and needlework. Her church affiliation was Methodist.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Friday at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb. Pastor Michael Burdick will officiate. Friends may call at the Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home from 10 am- 1:30 pm on Friday. Memorial Contributions may be made to McDonough District Hospital. Please sign guestbook at www.dodsworthfh.com

Obituary for Betty I. Moran Hughes Batterton
Eagle Publications, December 24, 2002
Betty I. Batterton
Betty I. Batterton, 78, Table Grove, died at 7:33 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002, in Green Bay, Wis., her daughter's home.
She was born Sept. 24, 1924, in Macomb, the daughter of Bert and Maude (Walker) Moran. She married Evan Hughes Feb. 1, 1948, in Table Grove. He preceded her in death. She then married Sheldon Batterton Oct. 11, 1963, in Table Grove. He preceded her in death Nov. 11, 1987.
She is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Charles) Wickwire, Florence, Ala., and Connie (Randy) Connour, Green Bay, Wis.; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; five stepgrandchildren; and 10 stepgreat-grandchildren.
In addition to her husbands and parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Helen Irene Moran; one brother, Lester Merle Moran; one stepdaughter, Janice Fisk; and one stepson, Philip Batterton.
She was a bookkeeper for the savings and loan in Table Grove and a secretary for Table Grove Community Church.
She was a member of Chapter C P.E.O. and Table Grove Community Church.
Services were held Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002, at Table Grove Community Church, with Frank Bush officiating. Interment was in Ipava Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Table Grove Community Church.
Shawgo Memorial Home, Ipava, was in charge of arrangements.

Obituary of Philip N. Blue
Eagles Publications, October 5, 2004
Philip N. Blue
Philip N. Blue, 76, Astoria, died at 2:01 p.m., Thurs., Sept. 30, 2004 at Heartland Health Care Center, Macomb.
He was born June, 15, 1928 in Woodland Township, Fulton County, the son of Allen and Birdie Marie (Lockard) Blue. He married Helen E. Harah, Nov. 23, 1947, in Summum. She survives.
He is also survived by one son, Rick (Susan) Blue, Peoria; three daughters, Rhonda (Jim) Wilson, Springfield, Ohio, Anna (Steve) Bailey, Washington, Debra (J.I.) Williams, Havana; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Rodney Blue; two grandsons, Jeremy Wilson, and Larry James Wilson.
He worked for AMAX Coal Company as a farmer and coal miner. He was a former member of the Astoria School Board, where he served as President. He was also a member of the Astoria Library Board and Astoria Christian Church; the ANSAR Shrine Temple of Springfield; and a 50-year member of the Vermont Masonic Lodge #116 AF & AM, where he served as a past Master Mason.
Services were held Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, at Summum Christian Church, Astoria, with the Rev. Ken Petterson officiating.
Shawgo Memorial Home was in charge of arrangements.

Obituary of Mary W. Burgett Bonnett
Peoria Journal Star, July 2, 1996, Page: B5
Mary Bonnett
Havana - Mary W. Bonnett, 81, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Havana, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 1996, at Life Care Center in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Born April 12, 1915, in Fulton County to Lyle and Imra Harn Burgett, she married Gerald F. Bonnett on March 17, 1943. He died Oct. 12, 1975. One infant daughter, Karen Jane, preceded her in death.
Surviving are two sons, James F. and Jerry C., and two daughters, Carol Cherry and Mary Patricia Sours, all of Phoenix; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was a former member of First Baptist Church in Havana, where she was a Sunday school teacher.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church. The Rev. Bryan Newman will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana, however, the family will not be present. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church.

Obituary of Donald A. Bowen
Peoria Journal Star, June 13, 2004, page B7
Donald Bowen
Canton - Donald A. Bowen, 82, of 533 N. Eighth died at 1 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 2004, at Graham Hospital Extended Care.
Born April 7, 1922, in Fairview to Albert and Ollie Jennings Bowen, he married Floybelle Campbell on July 5, 1948, in Canton. She survives.
Also surviving are one son, Rod (and Kay) of Normal; two sisters, Mabel Campbell and Glenna Toncray, both of Canton; and one granddaughter.
An Air Force veteran, he was a member of the Canton American Legion.
He worked for the International Harvester Co., until retiring in 1976.
He then served as the financial secretary for Wesley United Methodist Church, until 2002.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Wesley United Methodist Church. The Rev. Paul Walles will officiate. Cremation has been accorded. The family will receive friends following the service. There will be private graveside services. Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund.

Death Notice of Frances Elizabeth Brinton
Peoria Journal Star, April 20, 2006
Vermont - Frances Elizabeth Brinton, 89, of Mesa, Ariz., formerly of Vermont, Ill., died Saturday, April 15, 2006, in Mesa.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Vermont Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Kost Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary of Nora M. Bunch Brown
Peoria Journal Star, December 4, 1991, Page: D6
Nora Brown
Tennessee - Nora M. Brown, 95, of Tennessee died at 1:08 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1991, at LaMoine Christian Nursing Home, Roseville.
Born March 5, 1896, in Cuba to John W. and Armintia S. Conner Bunch, she married Stephen C. Brown on Oct. 18, 1916, in Keokuk, Iowa. He died May 3, 1984.
One son, Louis B., five sisters and four brothers also preceded her in death.
Surviving are two sons, John D. of Tuscon, Ariz., and Stephen C. of Knoxville, Iowa; one daughter, Martha A. Allen of Smithshire; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
She had lived in Galesburg before moving to Tennessee in 1929. She was a member of Home Extension and McDonough District Hospital Auxiliary, and was an honorary member of United Methodist Women. She also was a member of Plymouth Order of Eastern Star, White Shrine and Hillsgrove United Methodist Church.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Jones Mortuary, Colchester. The Rev. William Browning will officiate, and burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Macomb. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to her church.

Obituary for Climeta Joyce Serven Colwell Bryant
Eagle Publications, November 16, 2000
Climeta J. Bryant
Climeta Joyce Bryant, 63, of Knoxville, died at 2:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, 2000 in the Knox County Nursing Home.
She was born Feb. 6, 1937, in Ellisville Township, Fulton County, the daughter of Charlie Bruno and Twylia Mae Shafer Serven. She married James Earl Colwell on March 13, 1954, in Galesburg. She married Wallace Bryant on March 3, 1967, in Clinton. He died Aug. 4, 1990.
Surviving are one son, Thomas Earl Colwell, Georgetown, Texas; two stepsons, Fred Bryant, Courtland, Kan., and Donnie Bryant, Lincoln; one daughter, Mary Ellen Colwell, Elmwood; two stepdaughters, Carol Slack and Lynn Bryant, both of Lincoln; eight sisters, Cora L. Franklin, Opal E. Cozadd and Marge J. Douglas, all of Galesburg, Bertha R. McCormick, Wataga, Stella M. Whitacre, Dunnellon, Fla., Leta W. Fell, Smithshire, Linda L. Johnson, Knoxville, and Charlsea Jean Norris, Chestnut, and 19 grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Eddie Joe Colwell.
She worked at Lincoln State School and then at O'Bear Glass Factory, Lincoln, retiring in 1980.
A memorial service will be held later. Burial was in Zion Cemetery, Lincoln.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association and the American Lung Association.

Obituary of Robert D. Burgett
died: July 27, 1994
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, July 29, 1994, Page: 31
Robert D. Burgett
Havana - Robert D. Burgett, 63, of Lewistown died at 9:40 p.m. Wednesday at Graham Hospital in Canton.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Assembly of God Church in Havana, with burial in Waterford Cemetery, Lewistown. Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are his wife, Alberta; three sons, Robert A. Burgett of Jonesboro, Ark., and James and Robert H. Burgett, both of Havana; eight daughters, Cathy Sinclair of Springfield, Ohio, Melissa Goforth, Becky Black and Robin Beard, all of Lewistown, June Cohee, Paula Rich and Amy Dobson, all of Bath, and Chris Sayers of Bader; 31 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Jack Burgett of Havana; and two sisters, Ruth Ann Jimenez of Sterling and Connie DeBraun of Summum.

Peoria Journal Star, July 29, 1994, Page: C8
Robert Burgett
Lewistown - Robert D. Burgett, 63, of 804 E. MacArthur died at 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, 1994, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
Born March 26, 1931, in Havana to Thomas and Ruth M. Bassett Burgett, he married Alberta Bennett. She survives.
Also surviving are three sons, James and Robert H., both of Havana, and Robert A. of Jonesboro, Ark.; eight daughters, Robin Beard, Becky Black and Melissa Goforth, all of Lewistown, June Cohee, Paula Rich and Amy Dobson, all of Bath, Chris Sayers of Bader and Cathy Sinclair of Springfield, Ohio; one brother, Jack of Havana; two sisters, Ruth Ann Jimenez of Sterling and Connie DeBraun of Summum; 31 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. One son, Randy, one daughter, Brenda Ray, four brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
He was a baker at Gersters Bakery in Havana. He later worked at Crecent Forge and Dana Corp., both in Havana.
He was a member of Assembly of God Church in Havana, where services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday. The Revs. Rex Beard and Roger Boyd will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana. Burial will be in Waterford Cemetery in Lewistown.
Memorials may be made to Spoon River Hospice.

Obituary for George Edward Chenoweth
Eagle Publications, May 30, 2002
George Edward Chenoweth
George Edward Chenoweth, 73, Macomb, died at 7:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2002, at his residence.
He was born March 4, 1929, on a farm in Fulton County near Table Grove, the son of Herman Adolph and Eunice Francis Sandidge Chenoweth. He married Ella Bugg Feb. 4, 1950, in Macomb. She survives.
He is also survived by three daughters, Cathy L. Morgan Chenoweth, Pittsburg, Pa., Chris L. (Mick) Cruse, Bloomington, and Connie S. (David) Garner, Macomb; one son, George David (Jill) Chenoweth, Pella, Iowa; five grandchildren, Eric D. Chenoweth, Chicago, Tanya N. Morgan, Lexington, Ky., Tracy L. Chenoweth, Chicago, J. Michael Morgan, Marion, and Adam C. Chenoweth, Pella, Iowa; four sisters, Norma Brown, Macomb, Barbara (Hobart) Ault, Fiatt, Francis (William) Allison, Moline, and Roberta Mason, Macomb; two brothers, Ronald A. Chenoweth, Macomb, and James W. Chenoweth, Wisconsin; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Doris (Laverne) Hunter and Carol (Robert) Bainter; one niece, Donna Wilmot; several aunts and uncles; and two cousins, Floyd Chenoweth Jr. and Dale E. Chenoweth.
George graduated from Macomb High School in 1949 and immediately went to work for his father at Chenoweth Implement Company in Macomb. The business was incorporated in 1959. George took over as president and general manager of the business in 1961 after his father’s death and held that position until his retirement in July 1997.
He was on the Dealer Council of Minneapolis-Moline Co., New Holland Co., and White Farm Epuipment Co. He served as president of Zone 6, IRFEA for three years. He received numerous sales awards from all of the above companies, plus New Idea, Ford-New Holland and White Outdoor Products Co. He also served on the Macomb Unit District 185 School Board for three years.
He was involved in coaching baseball for the Boys League, Colt League and Pony League, as well as a girls softball team.
He was a member of the Macomb Kiwanis for over 25 years and the Macomb Men’s Bowling Association, serving as league president for three years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Macomb and attended Presbyteers. He was also a member of the Macomb Country Club for many years and loved golf, having had the thrill of making a hole in one.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2002, at the First Presbyterian Church in Macomb, with the Rev. Bill Brown officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church. There will be no family visitation. Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to either the McDonough District Hospital Hospice Program or the First Presbyterian Church.

Obituary for Mary Elizabeth Carrison Chenoweth
Eagle Publications, October 31, 2002
Mary E. Chenoweth
Mary E. Chenoweth, 87, of the Everly House of Macomb, formerly of Burnside and Bernadotte, died at 1:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2002, at The Elms in Macomb.
She was born Jan. 11, 1915, in New Salem Township, McDonough County, the daughter of Fred and Blanche (Wilson) Carrison. She married Bernard Chenoweth Oct. 27, 1939, in Adair. He preceded her in death July 24, 1980.
She is survived by one daughter, Sue (Bob) Hibbard, Carthage; one son, John (Susan) Chenoweth, Table Grove; two grandsons, Scott Chenoweth, Indianapolis, Ind., and Brian Hibbard, Carthage; two granddaughters, Sara Chenoweth, Monmouth, and Syndi Horn, Carthage; and four great-grandchildren, Danielle and Chris Hibbard, and Katy and Kody Horn, all of Carthage.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.
She worked for seven years at Illinois School Supply of Carthage. She was a 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star Lodge of Ipava #226, the First Christian Church of Ipava, Homebuilders class of her church, Fulton County 4-H leader, Memorial Hospital of Carthage TWIG (Hospital Auxiliary) and Fulton County HEA.
Services were held Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava, with the Rev. Beth Rupe officiating. Interment was in Ipava Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Everly House, First Christian Church, Ipava, or the Order of the Eastern Star #226.

Obituary of Robert Lee Curless
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, January 23, 1995, Page: 14
Robert L. Curless
Havana - Robert Lee Curless, 69, of Havana died Saturday in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Iowa.
Survivors: a stepson; a stepdaughter; a sister, Margaret Amant of Havana; a stepsister, Shannon Maule of Bartonville; and a stepbrother, Jason Titus of California.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Hurley Funeral Home, Havana. Burial: Cremation rites will follow services.

Obituary of Robert Lewis Curless
Peoria Journal Star, July 28, 1995, Page: C6
Robert Curless
Astoria - Services for Robert Lewis Curless, 68, of East South Street, who was pronounced dead at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 1995, at his home, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. The Rev. Gary Sheets will officiate.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
He was born Nov. 27, 1926, in Astoria to James Max and Colla L. Emerson.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Steve (Robin) Chaffee, and one granddaughter, Alexa Chaffee, both of Perris, Calif. He was preceded in death by one brother.
He worked for Astoria Fibre Steel.
A World War II Navy veteran, he was a 50-year member of Astoria American Legion Post 25. Memorials may be made to Astoria Township Cemetery Association or Astoria Rescue Squad.

Obituary of Roger Curless I
Peoria Journal Star, March 19, 2004, Page: B4
Roger Curless Sr.
Peoria - Roger Curless Sr., 66, of Springfield, formerly of Peoria, died at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2004, at Sangamon Care Center in Springfield.
Born May 3, 1937, in Peoria to Dewey and Josephine Schafer Curless, he married Phyllis Schwinn Rose. She died March 28, 2003.
He also was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.
Surviving are one son, Roger Jr. (and Christine) of Springfield; two stepsons, Robert Rose and Gary (and Rhonda) Rose, both of Peoria; one daughter, Cynthia (and Ken) Hiles of Peoria; two sisters, Dorothy Clanin of Peoria and Charlotte Burke of Plano, Texas; one brother, Charles of Glen Mills, Pa.; and five grandchildren.
He had been a truck driver for the Journal Star.
There will be no services. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary of Leona "Sis" I. Hickenbottom Curtis
Warren County, Illinois newspaper
Leona I. "Sis" Curtis
Leona I. "Sis" Curtis, 68, of 516 East Jackson, Macomb, passed away at 4:11 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 1998 at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
She was born on May 12, 1930 in the Canton area to Paul and Gladys Smith Hickenbottom. She married Dana M. "Curly" Curtis on June 10, 1947 in Macomb. He survives.
Also surviving are one step-son, Gary (Karen) Flynn of Colchester; three brothers, Eugene (Joan) Hickenbottom of Bushnell, Carroll (Sandy) Hickenbottom of Dallas City, and Larry (Beverly) Hickenbottom of Carthage; two step-grandchildren, Mrs. Chris (Geri) Schneider of Geneseo and Kelly (Shellie) Flynn of Colchester; four step great-grandchildren, Eric Blackert of Geneseo and Seth, Stefan, and Sawyer Flynn of Colchester; one sister-in law, Mrs. Cleo (Melba) Peterson of Augusta, and several nieces and nephews.
Sis lived in Schuyler County in her early years for eleven years, then Warren County for twenty two years, and then moved to McDonough County and retired to Macomb in 1984. She worked on the family farm with her husband. She was a member of the Ramblin' Roses Square Dance Club in Roseville and was active at the YMCA Senior Center in Macomb.
Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 9, 1998 at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb with Reverend Loren Curtis officiating. Burial was in the Brooklyn Cemetery in Brooklyn, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to either the Roseville Ambulance Service or the Augusta Assembly of God Church Building Fund.

Obituary of Harold Paul Davis
Peoria Journal Star, Peoria, IL, June 23, 1994, Page: D6
Harold Davis
Ellisville - Harold Paul Davis, 74, of Rural Route 2, died at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 1994, at his home.
Born Jan. 13, 1920, in Plainfield, Wis., to Don C. and Naomi Totten Davis, he married Melba Voorhees on Nov. 24, 1940, in Fairview. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Bob of Canton and H. Richard of Lincoln; two daughters, Mary Ann Orwig of Canton and Janene L. Riesen of Warsaw, Ill.; one sister, Dorothy Reneau of Canton; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. One brother and one grandson preceded him in death.
He was a farmer for more than 50 years. He attended Covenant Community Fellowship Church in Canton.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home in Canton. The Rev. Kevin VanTine will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the memorial home. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Covenant Community Fellowship Church.