Hancock County, IL Obituaries

Harold E. Andre
SPRINGFIELD - Harold E. L "Andy" Andre, 80, of Springfield died Sunday, Feb. 20, 1999, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 9, 1918, in Augusta, the son of Ernest and Vala Horney Andre. He married Doris A. Langdon in 1943.
Mr. Andre retired from the Air National Guard as a chief master sergeant after 30 years of service.
He was a resident of Springfield for most of his life, a member of St. Joseph Church, a U.S. Air Force veteran, member of Elks Lodge 158 and the Knights of Columbus Council 364.
Survivors: wife, Doris A.; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Janis) Hyde of Springfield; a son, Jeffrey Andre of Alton, Iowa; six grandchildren; two sisters, Linda Andre of Springfield and Betty Fulks of Rushville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services: Mass, 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Joseph Church, the Rev. Pat Render, CSV, officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Staab Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 
(State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, February 22, 1999, Page: 22; submitted by Sara Hemp)


Dorothy Brierton
FERRIS - Dorothy Katherine Brierton, 80, of Ferris died at 4:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage.
Born Feb. 27, 1920, in Edina, Mo., to Martin and Rena Alice Golbricht Kiesow, she married James F. Brierton on May 8, 1948, in Rushville. He preceded her in death.
She also was preceded in death by one son, Gary; two brothers; and three sisters.
Surviving are three sons, Dennis (and Pat) of Reno, Nev., Mike (and Theresa) of Abilene, Kan., and Roger (and Kathy) of Carthage; and two daughters, Patty (and John) Thomas of Ladd and Joyce Whitcomb of Carthage; 11 grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; one brother, Herbert Kiesow of California; and one sister, Juanita Newton of Sullivan.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Ferris Christian Church. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Neiser-Printy Funeral Home in Carthage, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Pilot Grove Cemetery in rural Burnside.
Memorials may be made to Hancock County Diabetes Association or Hancock County Nursing Home.
[Peoria Journal Star, October 28, 2000, Page: B04, submitted by Sara Hemp]


Margaret J. Breneman, in her 21st year, died on the 4th inst., near Chili, Hancock Co., Ill. ((Central Christian Advocate, Vol. 1, 22 Sept. 1853, p. 151, submitted by K. Torp)

Leota V. Meyers Brooks
Leota V. Brooks, 92, Macomb, died at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001, at her residence. She was born Jan. 26, 1909, in Hancock County, the daughter of Frank and Edith Ebert Meyers. She is survived by one stepdaughter, Karen Riffle, Macomb; one sister, Helen Ballegoin, Milwaukee, Wis.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a special friend, John Stahl, and two brothers, Russell and Harold.
She was a member of the Fountain Green Presbyterian Church, Fountain Green. Cremation rites were accorded. Memorial services were held Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001, at her church, with the Rev. Mark Hansen officiating. [Eagle Publications, 10/25/2001 - submitted by Sara Hemp]


Thelma I. Jackson Carnes
Thelma I. Carnes, 90, of rural Carthage, formerly of Augusta passed away at 9:05 p.m. Friday, April 6 in the home of her daughter.
She was born June 1, 1910 in Huntsville the daughter of Samuel and Dora (Harris) Jackson. She married Lloyd Carnes in October of 1928 in Muscatine, Iowa. He died on July 23, 1986.
She owned and operated Carnes Drive-In in Augusta for many years. She was a member of the Bowen Christian Church and a member of Browning Chapter #262 Order of Eastern Star.
She is survived by: one daughter; Carolyne Griffiths and her husband Bill of rural Carthage; one son; Lloyd J. Carnes and his wife Maryann, Springfield; one brother; Heber Jackson, Winslow, Ariz.; 8 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Imogene Green.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 8 in the Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta with the Rev. Tom Mehaffy officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Augusta. Visitation were held one hour prior to time of services Sunday at the Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Bowen Christian Church Building Fund or the Blessing Hospice of Hancock County. [Eagle Publications, April 12, 2001 - submitted by Sara Hemp]


June M. Buckert Carr
June M. Carr, 87, Wesley Village Healthcare Center in Macomb, formerly of Augusta passed away at 10 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2002 in McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
She was born June 30, 1914 near Warsaw the daughter of Frank Melvin and Meda Odessa (Clapper) Buckert.
She is survived by: one son, Frank "Sonny" Carr of Utica; one daughter, Sharon Nichols and her husband (Bob) of Augusta; two sisters, Colleen Reid of Burlington, Iowa and Erma Huls of Monticello, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, Ron, Terry, Perry and Susan Carr, Kelly, Kyle, and Mike Nichols, Gayla Smith, Lori Antkowiak, Bobby Carr and Buffy Decker; 18 great-grandchildren, Clayton and Bryan Carr, Lisa Carr, Tara and Ryan Nichols, Brittany Nichols, Keela Nichols, Krystal Reese and Keisha Heaton, Jennifer Peters, Danny and Jesse Smith, Jennifer and Derek Antkowiak, Amber and Ashley Carr, Natasha Davis and Leonard Decker; two great-great-grandchildren, Jaise Heaton and Jackson Peters. She was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Carr, two sons and a daughter in infancy and a brother, Kenneth Buckert.
She had been employed by the Dennis Chicken Products and the Augusta Red Fox store for many years. She was a member of the Augusta Christian Church and was a member of the Tally Ho Card Club. She loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2002 in Oak Valley Cemetery near Warsaw with the Rev. Terry Rankin officiating. Memorials may be made to the Augusta Christian Church. [ Eagle Publications, May 9, 2002- submitted by Sara Hemp]


Caleb Aaron and Christian Michael Clements
Caleb Aaron and Christian Michael Clements, twin sons of Candice Yocum and Jeremy Clements, Augusta, passed away in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.
Caleb passed away Dec. 13, 2002 and Christian passed away Dec. 14, 2002.
They are survived by their parents; grandparents, Amy and Randy Fitch, Augusta and Patrick and Marsha Clements, Rushville. Maternal great-grandfather, Jerry Yocum, Adair, maternal great-grandmother, Bobbi Yocum, Macomb; paternal great-grandfather, Bill Clements, Browning and three aunts and three uncles. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2002 in Woodlawn Cemetery in Augusta. The Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta was in charge of the arrangements [Eagle Publications, January 2, 2003 - submitted by Sara Hemp]

Ellen Crowley
Ellen Crowley, in her 14th year, d. on the 12th, at Chili, Hancock Co., Ill. She was the daughter of G.N. and Sarah Crowley. (Central Christian Advocate, Vol. 1, 25 Aug. 1853, p. 135, submitted by K. Torp)


Daniel Robert Crum
CARTHAGE - Daniel Robert Crum, 65, of Carthage died at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 1996, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
Born April 4, 1930, in Carthage to William L. and Cleo Mae Jacoby Crum, he married Janie Allen on July 29, 1983, in Carthage. She survives. Also surviving are his mother, Cleo Crum Davis of Carthage; one daughter, Mrs. Howard (Cynthia "Cindy") Curtis of Raleigh, N.C.; two sons, Daniel R. "Rick" of Marquette Heights and Terry L. of Vacaville, Calif.; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Don (Jana) McGaughey of Carthage; two stepsons, Jeffrey A. Payne of Portland, N.D., and Jamie R. Payne of Mendon; one brother, David W. of Jacksonville, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Dwight (Dianne E.) Haines of Colchester; four grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. One infant child and his twin brother preceded him in death.
He entered the Navy in 1948 and served for 20 years, attaining the rank of chief petty officer and being involved in V.W. 4 Squadron Hurricane Hunters out of Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. He was involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Korean and Vietnam wars. He then worked at Montgomery Heating and Electric in Carthage and later for the Hancock Central School District.
He was a life member of Carthage Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5117, where he was past 8th District Commander. He was assistant director of alcohol and drug abuse for the Department of Illinois VFW for the past five years. He also was a member of Phillip Hartzell American Legion Post 74 of Carthage and AMVETS in Ursa. He attended Carthage Presbyterian Church.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Lamporte Funeral Home. The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey O. Kelley will officiate. Visitation will be three hours before services at the funeral home. Burial will be in National Cemetery in Keokuk, Iowa, where military rites will be conducted by Monmouth VFW Post 2301, Carthage VFW Post 5117 and his American Legion post. [Peoria Journal Star, January 22, 1996, Page: D6, submitted by Sara Hemp]


Roger "Elvis" Ray Forquer
Roger Ray "Elvis" Forquer, 35, of Augusta passed away at 10 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2002 in his home as the result of a house fire. He was born on April 25, 1966 in Granger, Mo. the son of Dale and Lorene (Huling) Forquer. He is survived by three daughters, Amy, Samantha and Emily Forquer all of Burlington, Iowa; one brother, Dwayne Forquer and his wife (Leanne) of Carmen; one sister, Rudy Peterson and her husband (Todd) of Augusta; three half-sisters, Mary Akins, Elizabeth Purtle and her husband (Frank) and Tressa Akins all of Augusta. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Brandon Forquer, a sister, Rita Forquer, a brother, Russell Forquer and his step-father, Cleo Akins. He was employed by Lantz Farms of Augusta and he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Graveside services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 18, 2002 in Woodlawn Cemetery in Augusta with the Rev. Larry Post officiating. [Eagle Publications, March 21, 2002 - submitted by Sara Hemp]

Lawrence W. Grainger
Lawrence W. Grainger, 87, Versailles, died at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005, at his residence from complications of his battle with leukemia.
He was born Oct. 18, 1918, in Tennessee, the son of Charlie L. and Ora (McAvoy) Grainger. He married Mary Eloise Grainger in 1942. She preceded him in death. He later married Mary Hester June 27, 1998. She preceded him in death June 29, 2005.
He is survived by three sons, Lawrence Walker Grainger, Carthage, Michael Ray Grainger, Rock Island, and John Ora Grainger, Costa Mesa, Calif.; one sister, Blanche Grainger, Carthage; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his two wives and his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Charles David Grainger; one brother, Raymond Lee Grainger; and one sister, Grace Schaffer.
He was a self-employed mechanic and truck driver. He was a veteran of World War II, having served his country in the U.S. Army. He was of the Protestant faith and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Cremation rites will be accorded. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005, in the Mt. Sterling Catholic Cemetery, with Father Thomas Henseler officiating. A military service is to be conducted at the graveside. There is no visitation. Condolences for the family may be left at www.hendrickerfh.com.
The Hendricker Funeral Home, Mt. Sterling, is in charge of arrangements. [Eagle Publications, October 22, 2005 - submitted by Sara Hemp]

Betty Eilene Walton Green
Betty "Bets" Eilene Walton Green, 78, Desert Hot Springs, Calif., formerly of Augusta, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006, at the home of her daughter. She was born Aug. 27, 1927, in Augusta, the daughter of James F. and Irene (Fosdyck) Walton. She married Mark C. Green, Jr., Feb. 28, 1948, in Bowen. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by one daughter, Patricia Ann Ching Hing, and one son, Mark (Pam) Green III, both of Desert Hot Springs; one sister, Wilma (Don) Markley, Oceanside, Calif.; one brother, James "Wes" (Doris) Walton, Carthage; two sisters-in-law, Ruby Walton, Desert Hot Springs, and Matilda Walton, Colchester; one brother-in-law, Sam Cassel, Colchester; four grandchildren, Kathyrn Victoria Ching Hing, Paul Anthony Ching Hing, Mark C. Green IV and Nicholas C. Green, all of Desert Hot Springs; one step-grandchild, Heather Burke; one step great-grandchild, Ryan Burke; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Ellen Walton Cassel, and three brothers, Robert F. Walton, Thomas O. Walton, and Charles F. Walton.
She had lived in California for 50 years. She and her husband were partners with his parents, Mark and Mable Green, of the Desert Sentinel Newspaper, Desert Hot Springs for 20 years. She then retired from Bank of America after working 20 years.
Private services will be held at a later date at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Augusta. [Eagle Publications, March 1, 2006, submitted by Sara Hemp]

(NEW!) Melvin Hook
Melvin McKenzie Hook, 79, of Rushville, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
He was born April 20, 1922, in Hancock County, the son of the late Damon McKenzie and Leora (Huff) Hook. He married Rose Ellen Ward on Oct. 11, 1944, in Rushville. She preceded him in death on March 9, 1986.
Surviving are two sons, Terry A. Hook (wife Jann) of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Philip T. Hook (wife Solidad) of Brookfield; one daughter, Marijane Kolb (husband Carl) of Glendale Heights; four grandchildren; one step-grandchild and two step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
He served with the Navy during WWII and was engaged in action in the Pacific Theater. He first worked for United Airlines as a flight officer in the air transport command and later was in the communications and computer services division, retiring in 1982 after 40 years of service based in San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles and Chicago.
He was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rushville, Schuyler American Legion Post 4, Rushville Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. No. 9, Rushville Moose Lodge 506, and was a member and volunteer with the Phoenix Opera House in Rushville.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Dr. E. Ambrose Stump officiating. Burial will follow in the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville.
[The Rushville Times, Wednesday, January 16, 2002, page 13, column 4 - submitted by Sara Hemp]

(NEW!) Max Kee
PLYMOUTH - Max Kee, 87, of Plymouth died at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
Born Jan. 13, 1914, near Colchester in McDonough County to Luther and Grace Kendall Kee, he married Katherine Smith on May 11, 1947, near Plymouth. She survives.
Also surviving are one son, DeWayne (and Dolores) Dace of Princeton; one daughter, Deborah Erenberger of Rock Island; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
One son, Albert Kee; two brothers; one sister; and nieces and nephews preceded him in death.
A former member of Plymouth American Legion Post 912, he served as a sergeant tech 4 in the Army 633 Tank Destroyer Company from 1941 to 1945.
A retired farmer, he also was employed at Crooks Hardware Store and the Allis Chalmer dealership in Plymouth.
He was a member and deacon of St. Mary's Baptist Church, where he had served as a trustee and Sunday school superintendent.
He was a member and past board member of Hancock County Farm Bureau. He served on the board of the former St. Mary's School and was a former member and past president of the Plymouth Lions Club.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at his church. The Rev. Phillip Nelson will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Hamilton Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
[Peoria Journal Star, December 22, 2001, Page: B05 - submitted by Sara Hemp]


Barbara Irene Hendrickson Knowles
Barbara Irene (Hendrickson) Knowles, 79, a resident of Montebello Manor Health Care Center, Hamilton, formerly of Plymouth, died at 10:30, a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, in Keokuk Area Hospital, Keokuk, Iowa. She was born March 15, 1926, near Colchester, the daughter of Dallas and Edna (Faulkner) Hendrickson. She married Philip Wayne Knowles Aug. 15, 1948, in Plymouth. He survives. She is also survived by three sons, Gatton Wayne Knowles, Plymouth, James Mark Knowles, Reeds Spring, Mo., and Lyle Brett Knowles, Pershastin, Wash., two brothers, Harold R. Hendrickson Pershastin, Wash., and Dwayne D. Hendrickson, Leavensworth, Wash.; one sister Sharon K. Voss, Centralia, Wash.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, William Spencer Hendrickson, James Merle Hendrickson, and Clifford R. Hendrickson.
She was a homemaker and also an elderly care giver and new born baby and new mother care giver. She attended the First Baptist Church, Plymouth and was a 30 plus year member of the Royal Neighbors. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, in Hamilton Funeral Home, Plymouth, with the Rev. Jerry Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Rosemont Cemetery, Plymouth.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 15, 2005, at the Funeral Home. [Eagle Publications, November 15, 2005, submitted by Sara Hemp]


(NEW!) Ida Mae Burmood Kotter
RUSHVILLE - Ida Mae Kotter, 81, of Rushville died at 7 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2005, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
Born May 27, 1923, in Augusta to O. Ray and Gladys Varner Burmood, she married LeRoy Kotter on Dec. 2, 1945, in Quincy. He died April 27, 1999.
She also was preceded in death by one sister.
Surviving are one son, Kenneth (and Gail) of Springfield; one daughter, Dixie (and Thomas) Axley of Bloomington; one sister, Allene (and Bob) White of Augusta; and two grandsons.
She taught school at Union and Huntsville schools for five years. She opened the J. C. Penney catalog store in Rushville in 1962. She later was a case worker for the Illinois Department of Public Aid in Rushville from 1964 until retiring in 1983.
She was a member of Sugar Grove United Methodist Church near Rushville and Sugar Grove United Methodist Women.
She also was a member of Schuyler County Home Extension and Schuyler Jail Museum and Genealogical Center.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Wood Funeral Home, where visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Arthur Runyon will officiate. Cremation will be accorded after the services. Burial of ashes will be in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., at a later date.
[Peoria Journal Star, March 5, 2005 - submitted by Sara Hemp]


Kathryn H. Horney Sapp
WASHINGTON - Services for Kathryn H. Sapp, 77, of 407 Peach St., who was pronounced dead at 4:59 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 1991, in the emergency room at Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria after a two-car accident in Peoria, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Local visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Augusta.
The accident occurred about 4:15 p.m. Friday when the car she was driving was struck by another as she pulled out onto Knoxville Avenue from the Proctor Community Hospital driveway.
Born Aug. 14, 1914, in Hancock County to Frank and Kate Dau Horney, she married Newell T. Sapp on Nov. 21, 1940, in Clinton, Iowa. He survives.
Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
She was a former Augusta area school teacher. She was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America; Cloverleaf Chapter 917, Order of the Eastern Star, Peoria, where she was an officer; and the Peoria Heights Chapter, White Shrine. [Peoria Journal Star, October 21, 1991, Page: C6, submitted by Sara Hemp]

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