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Obituary of Helen E. Thurman Kenner Peoria Journal Star, April 7, 1998, Page: B4 Helen Kenner COLCHESTER - Helen E. Kenner, 76, of 436 W. Oak, Jacksonville, formerly of Colchester, died at 1:02 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 1998, at Passavent Hospital in Jacksonville. Born April 14, 1921, in Rushville to Edward and Elizabeth Ritchey Thurman, she married Foster Burdette Kenner on Aug. 17, 1940, in Kahoka, Mo. She {He} died April 20, 1995. She also was preceded in death by two sisters. Surviving are one son, Craig of Alameda, Calif.; one daughter, Panny Mallicoat of Marietta; three grandchildren; and one sister, Phyllis Richey of Jacksonville. She owned and operated an antique business in Tucson, Ariz., for many years. She was a member of Vermont Bible Church in Vermont. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Auburn Cemetery. The Rev. Ernest Louderman will officiate. Friends may call after noon today until the time of services at Jones Mortuary. Memorials may be made to Vermont Bible Church. Obituary of David Prettyman died: May 16, 1917 The Quincy Daily Journal, Friday, May 18, 1917 DAVID PRETTYMAN DIED AT CANTON Lived and Married at Camp Point - Enlisted at Quincy for the Civil War Transcribed by Debbie Gibson Canton ILL., May 18 – The funeral of David Prettyman, who died suddenly at his home here Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 following a paralytic stroke sustained Tuesday night, was held at the First M. E. church this afternoon at 3 o'clock, the pastor, the Rev. J. W. Edwards, officiating. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery. David Prettyman was born in Uniontown, Pa.., July 27, 1837. When 18 years old he accompanied his parent to Camp Point, Ill., where, in 1861, he was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Denny, who survives, together with the following children: John W., St. Louis; Edward and Chandler of California; Dr. H. H. Prettyman of Covington, Tenn., and Mrs. J. L. Groover of St. Louis. Immediately after his marriage Mr. Prettyman enlisted at Quincy as a drummer boy in which capacity he served in the civil war until honorably discharged on account of his physical condition. Later the family moved to Mounds from which city they came to Canton 27 years ago. He was an active member of the Methodist church, having served as Sunday school teacher for three years, and was also a member of Joe Hooker Post No. 69, G. A. R., whose members attended the funeral in a body. Obituary of Zelma Pearl Marie Schisler Smith  Canton Daily Ledger, Friday, January 20, 2006Marie Smith Marie Z. Smith, 96, of 734 North Avenue B, Canton, died Sunday (January 15, 2006) at Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba. Born August 28, 1909, in Ellisville, the daughter of Edward and Myrtle (Keller) Schisler, she married Clyde Smith on July 5, 1932, in Galesburg. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Dewayne Smith; one infant daughter, Laura Smith; one brother; and one sister. Survivors include one son, Lyle Smith of Canton; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Erma Levine of Galesburg and Lonetta Brannan of Monmouth. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Canton, where she held various offices. She was a homemaker. Services were held at 11 a.m., January 19, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, with President Calvin MacKay officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to services, January 19, at the funeral home. Burial was at Abingdon Cemetery. Memorials may be made to her church. Guestbook and obituary can be found online at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com Oaks-Hines Funeral Home Marie Z. Smith August 28, 1909 - January 15, 2006 Visitation: Thursday, January 19, 2006, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Oaks-Hines Funeral Home Service: Thursday, January 19, 2006, Services 11:00 a.m., Oaks-Hines Funeral Home Marie Z. Smith, 96, of 734 North Ave. B, Canton, Died at 1:25 p.m. Sunday; January 15, 2006 at Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba, Ill. She was born August 28, 1909 in Ellisville to Edward and Myrtle Keller Schisler. She married Clyde Smith on July 5, 1932 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death. One son Dewayne Smith, one infant daughter Laura Smith, one brother and one sister also preceded her. Surviving is one son, Lyle Smith of Canton, two sisters Erma Levine of Galesburg and Lonetta Brannan of Monmouth. Six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren also survive. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Canton where she held various offices. Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton where visitation will be one hour before services. President Calvin MacKay will officiate. Burial will be at Abingdon Cemetery in Abingdon. Memorials may be made to her Church. Arrangements are being handled by Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, IL. To sign the online guest book or to get further information go to www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com Oaks-Hines Funeral Home; 1601 East Chestnut, Canton, IL 61520, (309) 647-1601 Peoria Journal Star, January 17, 2006 Marie Smith CANTON - Marie Z. Smith, 96, of 734 N. Ave. B, Canton, died at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, at Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba, Ill. She was born Aug. 28, 1909, in Ellisville to Edward and Myrtle Keller Schisler. She married Clyde Smith on July 5, 1932, in Galesburg. He preceded her in death. One son, Dewayne Smith; one infant daughter, Laura Smith; one brother; and one sister also preceded her in death. Surviving are one son, Lyle Smith of Canton; and two sisters, Erma Levine of Galesburg and Lonetta Brannan of Monmouth. Six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren also survive. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Canton, where she held various offices. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be one hour before services. President Calvin MacKay will officiate. Burial will be at Abingdon Cemetery in Abingdon. Memorials may be made to her church. from Desiree Rodcay <rodcays@yahoo.com> Obituary of Carol Leigh Utsinger Smith Peoria Journal Star, December 4, 2001 Carol Smith CANTON - Carol L. Smith, 65, of 279 W. Walnut died at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, at Graham Hospital Extended Care. Born Dec. 26, 1935, in Canton to Clinton and Virginia Chapman Utsinger, she married Dewayne M. Smith on Oct. 21, 1956, in Canton. He died July 25, 1988. She also was preceded in death by her father and one grandson. Surviving are her mother of Canton; three sons, Steven (and Lena) and Dewayne II (and Cheryl Ward), both of Canton, and Jeff Smith of Bondville; one daughter, Lesa (and Clay) Francis of Canton; 11 grandchildren; two brothers, Donald (and Janet) Utsinger of Galesburg and Richard (and Marilyn) Utsinger of Canton; and two sisters, Nancy Utsinger of Canton and Sharon (and Lyle) Baughman of Peoria. She worked at Sutton & Moore and later retired from Coleman Clinic. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Canton, where she served as the music director and was a former president of the relief society. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at her church. Norm Churchill will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Also from Desiree Rodcay <rodcays@yahoo.com> Obituary of James E. Brancecum Peoria Journal Star, Novemer 12, 1998 James Brancecum CANTON - James E. Brancecum, 50, of 414 N. First Ave., Apt. 715, died at 2:53 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998, at Graham Hospital. He was born Aug. 11, 1948, in Peoria to Clarence R. and Genevieve L. Williamson Brancecum. Surviving are his parents of Canton; one brother, Robert of Canton; one sister, Cheryl Thomas of Farmington; one nephew; and two nieces. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served as an elder and financial clerk. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at his church. President Alan Hansen will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the church. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens. from Desiree Rodcay <rodcays@yahoo.com> Death Notice of Clarence R. Brancecum Peoria Journal Star, October 9, 2005 Clarence Brancecum CANTON - Clarence R. Brancecum, 75, of 340 N. 17th St., Hamilton, formerly of Canton, died at 1:05 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at his residence. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens. from Desiree Rodcay <rodcays@yahoo.com> Obituary of Cheryl A Brancecum-Thomas Peoria Journal Star, October 27, 2008 Cheryl Brancecum-Thomas CANTON - Cheryl A Brancecum-Thomas, 50, of Hamilton Illinois, formerly of Canton, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 25, 2008, at her residence. Born July 7, 1958, in Peoria to Clarence and Genevieve (Williamson) Brancecum, she married Mark Thomas on September 17, 1993, in Leavenworth, Kansas. He survives. Surviving are her mother, Genevieve Brancecum of Hamilton brother, Robert (Marsha) Brancecum of Springfield; nephew, Robert (Rickie) Brancecum of Canton and two nieces, Rachel (Joe) Walsh of Springfield and Jennifer (Joe) Denning of Hamilton. She was preceded in death by her father and brother, James Brancecum. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Bishop Chris Church will officiate. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton. from Desiree Rodcay <rodcays@yahoo.com> Obituary of Genevieve L. Williamson Brancecum Peoria Journal Star, October 30, 2008 Genevieve Brancecum CANTON - Genevieve L. Brancecum, 81, of Hamilton, Illinois, formerly of Canton, died at 10:55 am Wednesday October 29, 2008, at Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, Iowa. She was born June12, 1927, in Ullin, Illinois, to Earl and Helen (Cruise) Williamson. She married Clarence R Brancecum on Feb 15, 1947, in Peoria. They were sealed together in Salt Lake City Temple on September 9, 1968. He preceded her in death, October 8, 2005. Her son, James; daughter; Cheryl Thomas; and brother: Earl Williamson Jr. also preceded her in death. Surviving are one son, Robert (Marsha) Brancecum of Springfield, son-in-law Mark Thomas of Hamilton; three grandchildren, Robert (Rickie) Brancecum of Canton, Rachel (Joe) Walsh of Springfield, and Jennifer (Joe) Denning of Hamilton; and one great grandson. Genevieve was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was formerly a clown for the Grotto and cherished her family. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Friday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be held two hours prior. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Canton. from Desiree Rodcay <rodcays@yahoo.com> Obituary for Stephen S. Merrill Stephen S. Merrill was born at Kennebunk Port, Maine, and died near Astoria, Illinois, May 8, 1890, aged 91 years, 10 months, and 14 days. He was married to Elizabeth Marshall in 1825. To them were born eight children, five of whom are still living. He was a good citizen and a devoted Christian, and will be greatly missed in the home, the community, and the Church. He joined the untied Brethren Church in 1863. He attended Sunday school in Astoria as early as 1853, and was a faithful and active member of the same the remainder of his life. He was a liberal supporter of church interests. He paid one hundred dollars each year to the foreign mission-work. E. H. Shuey Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more." Bio Wife's obit below Obituary for Elizabeth Marshall Merrill Elizabeth (Marshall) Merrill was born in Jefferson Co., Ohio, Dec. 16, 1807, and died at her home near Astoria, Ill., Dec. 20, 1893, being ripe in years and good works. She was married to Stephen Merrill, Nov. 11, 1835 {1825?}, with whom she lived happily for fifty-five years, when the golden-winged messenger called the husband to the better home. The above union was blessed with seven daughters and one son. Three daughters preceded their parents to heaven. The three {four} remaining daughters and the only son are on the way, all being active Christians. Mother Merrill joined the Presbyterian Church at Astoria in 1854, and remained a faithful member until death. The funeral was conducted at the United Brethren Church, of which her son and one daughter are worthy members, as was also Father Merrill to the time of his death. D. E. Baer Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more." Husband's obit above. Obituary for Mabel Hunter Hunter Miss Mabel Hunter, daughter of Mrs. Olive Hunter, of this city, died at the home of her mother on Sunday morning of this week aged 32 years, 9 months and 1 day. Although Miss Mabel had suffered for more than four years, her death came as a surprise to many, as it was not generally known that she had been worse than usual, and in fact she had only been slightly worse a few days and her condition was not considered critical even by her mother. The end came peacefully and she quietly fell asleep in the early morning. Covering a period of four years suffering she bore patiently and cheerfully her afflicitions, never losing courage or failing to appreciate the efforts of those who so faithfully ministered unto her. She leaves a heart-broken mother to mourn her departure, together with many relatives and friends. The funeral occurred from the home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. E. H. Lugg, of Rossville, Ill., officiating, assisted by Rev. Martin and Rev. Wilson, of this city. At the grave the Eastern Star Chapter of which she was a member, exemplified the beautiful burial service of the order. Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more." Obituaries for Christopher Wetzel Christopher Wetzel Christopher Wetzel was born in Car???, Pennsylvania, July 13, 1813, and moved to Augusta, Virginia, in his boyhood; was married to Miss Sarah Cook, February 17, 1835. Nine children were the fruit of this union, one of whom died in infancy. The remaining eight joined with their father in sorrow at the death of mother and wife in January 1889, almost six years ago. Father Wetzel moved to Fulton county, Illinois, in 1836, when the country was sparcely settled, and endured the hard ships of pioneer life; but by hard labor and good management he was successful in securing a good home for himself and made liberal provision for each of his children. The deceased was reared in the Lutheran church living a careful moral life until 1861, when he was converted and joined the church of the United Brethren in Christ, beginning at this time the active work of a christian life. He manifested an interest in the success of the church, and was a liberal supporter of the same. His money has helped in the erection of several houses of worship; the one in which his funeral services were held received valuable aid from his hand. In his family government Father Wetzel was firm, but kind; and ever after his conversion he was faithful in the observance of family worship, this being the last act of his life. While kneeling in his home on the evening of October 4th, 1894, offering his petition to God, he was taken up with his petition at the ripe old age of eighty-one years, two months and twenty one days. Four sons and four daughters are left to mourn the loss of a loving father, but in their deepest grief there is great comfort in the thought that it is not far from the family altar to the throne of God. On Saturday p. m., a large concourse of relatives and friends assembled at the family residence on Main street and followed the remains to Oak Grove Chapel where the funeral services were conducted by Rev. D. E. Baer, assisted by Rev. J. B. Miller. The body was interred in Oak Grove cemetery by the side of the remains of Mother Wetzel to await together the resurrection call. Another clipping .. was born in Carlisle, … …, 1813, and died upon his knees in family worship, at his home in Astoria, Ill., October ……. He was reared in the Lutheran Church, ..ing a careful, moral life until 1861, when he was converted and joined the Church of the Untied Brethren in Christ, beginning at this time the active work of a Christian life. Father Wetzel manifested an interest in the success of the Church, and was a liberal supporter of the same. He will long be remembered by members of congregations who worship in churches which his money helped to build. Four sons and four daughters mourn the loss of a kind, Christian father. Another clipping Obituary. Christopher Wetzel was born in Carlyle, Pennsylvania, July 13, 1813 and moved to Augusta, Virginia, in his boyhood; was married to Miss Sarah Cook, February 17, 1835. Nine children were the fruit of this union, one of whom died in infancy. The remaining eight joined with their father in sorrow at the death of mother and wife in January 1889, almost six years ago. Father Wetzel moved to Fulton county, Illinois, in 1836, when the country was sparcely settled, and endured the hardships of pioneer life; but by hard labor and good management he was successful in securing a good home for himself and made liberal provision for each of his children. The deceased was reared in the Lutheran church living a careful moral life until 1861, when he was converted and joined the church of the United Brethren in Christ, beginning at this time the active work of a christian life. He manifested an interest in the success of the church, and was a liberal supporter of the same. His money has helpful in the erection of several houses of worship; the one in which his funeral services were held received valuable aid from his hand. In his family government Father Wetzel was firm, but kind; and ever after his conversion he was faithful in the observance of family worship, this being the last act of his life. While kneeling in his home on the evening of October 4th, 1894, offering his petition to God, he was taken up with his petition at the ripe old age of eighty-one years, two months and twenty one days. Four sons and four daughters are left to mourn the loss of a loving father, but in their deepest grief there is great comfort in the thought that it is not far from the family altar to the throne of God. On Saturday p.m. a large concourse … Another Clipping Christopher Wetzel was born in Carlisle, Pa., July 13, 1813, and died upon his knees in family worship, at his home in Astoria, Ill., October ??, 1894. He was reared in the Lutheran Church, living a careful, moral life until 1861, when he was converted and joined the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, beginning at this time the active work of a Christian life. Father Wetzel manifested an interest in the success of the Church, and was a liberal supporter of the same. He will ??? {long} be remembered by members of congregations ??? worship in churches which his money helped ?? build. Four sons and four daughters mourn ??? loss of a kind, Christian father. Note: All clippings look like they came from different papers. Christopher Wetzel Funeral Notice Hand Written Funeral Notice Card Funeral Notice Died September 4th 1894 Christopher Wetzel, aged 81 years, two months and twenty-two days. Funeral services will be held at the Oak Grove church at 1 o'clock p. m. Saturday September 6, 1894. Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more." Obituary for Sarah E. (Sneider) Cook Wetzel Sarah Wetzel Sarah Wetzel, wife of Christopher Wetzel, died January 29, 1889, aged 75 years, 3 months, and 14 days. She was married to Christopher Wetzel, February 17, 1835. She was one of the old settlers near Astoria, Fulton County, Illinois. She was the mother of nine children, four sons and five daughters, one while an infant proceeded her to the heavenly ???? {home}. She leaves a husband and eight children, ??? { most} of whom are good citizens and worthy members of the United Brethren Church. For nearly fifty years Brother and Sister Wetzel journeyed through life together, but she has gone home a few days ahead to wait till he comes. Obituary of Benton Sharpe died: December 9, 1912 Astoria Argus-Searchlight, Wednesday, December 11, 1912 Bento Sharpe Dead Benton Sharpe died at his home on West Main Street, Monday evening at 9:30, aged 72 years and 14 days. Funeral services were held from the residence Wednesday at 10:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Cummings of Ipava. Interment in the Astoria Cemetery. from the collection of Lavina Walton. Obituary of Jo “Santa Jo” Cathlene Anderson Tracy  pictureOaks-Hines Funeral Home Obituary Jo Cathlene “Santa Jo” Tracy - 66 - 11/12/1942 - 11/16/2008 Canton, Ill. - Jo Cathlene “Santa Jo” Tracy, 66, of 382 West Locust Street, passed away at 3:53 p.m. Sunday November 16, 2008 at her home. She was born on November 12, 1942 in Canton, daughter of Eldon R. and J. Juanita (Smith) Anderson. She married David Tracy on June 20, 1980 in their home at Wee Ma Tuk. He survives. Other survivors include one daughter Beth Baylor of Canton, one brother Raymond (Irene) Anderson of Canton, and one sister Barbara (Richard) Ellison of Cocoa, Florida, two grandsons Brett Allard and Brian Allard both of Canton. She was preceded in death by her parents. Jo was a Canton High School graduate. She was a licensed practical nurse and also worked for the crisis center. Jo did toys out of her home and after the Santa Jo workshop was built, Jo not only did toys, she also did Easter baskets and school supplies. There was also clothing and food for the needy for several years. She was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Canton. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Father Michael Brooks will officiate. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton. Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church or Graham Hospice. Online condolences are available at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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