Dale B. Reincke
died: April 2, 1996
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, April 4, 1996
MORRISONVILLE - Dale B. Reincke, 72, of Morrisonville died Tuesday at St. Vincent Memorial Hospital, Taylorville. Survivors: mother, Opal Barnes Reincke of Nokomis; a brother, Leland V. Reincke of Irving; a sister, Marceline Smith of Stonington; two nieces; and seven nephews. Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Sutton Memorial Home, Taylorville. Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Nokomis.

Herald & Review,Decatur, IL, April 4, 1996
Dale B. Reincke, 72, Morrisonville, retired farmer, died Tuesday (April 2, 1996).
Member: Fairview United Methodist Church and Christian County Board.
Survivors: mother, Opal Barnes Reincke, Nokomis; brother, Leland V., Irving; sister, Marceline Smith, Stonington. Preceded by: wife, Irene, and father.
Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Sutton Memorial Home, Taylorville. Visitation: 11 a.m. Friday until services. Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Nokomis.

Herald & Review, Decatur, IL, September 29, 1995
MORRISONVILLE - Irene E. Reincke, 73, Morrisonville, died Wednesday (Sept. 27, 1995). Member: Fairview United Methodist Church, Christian County Farm Bureau. Survivors: husband, Dale.
Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Sutton Memorial Home, Taylorville. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Fairview Cemetery. Memorials: Fairview United Methodist Church or St. Vincent Memorial Hospital, Taylorville.

Kevin Lee Reincke
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, November 22, 2005
Kevin L. Reincke
MATTOON - Kevin Lee Reincke, 52, of Mattoon died Friday, Nov. 18, 2005, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon. He was born Dec. 16, 1952, in Hillsboro, the son of Leland "Bud" Reincke and JoAnn Parks Westerfield. He married Barbara Monk; they later divorced. Mr. Reincke was a parts man at a car dealership.
Survivors: son, Jason Paul Reincke of Mattoon; mother and stepfather, JoAnn and Harold Westerfield of Sun City, Ariz.; stepmother, Shirley Reincke of Irving; five brothers, Leland "Van" (wife, Marsha) Reincke Jr. of Glendale, Ariz., James (wife, Carrie) Reincke of Sorento, Roger (wife, Ruth) and Larry (wife, Michelle) Reincke, both of Irving, and Richard (wife, Amy) Reincke of Hillsboro; several nieces and nephews; and companion, Martha Warren. Graveside memorial services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Irving Cemetery, the Rev. Randy Sands officiating. Bass, Patton, Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements.

Herald & Review, Decatur, IL, November 23, 2005
Kevin Lee Reincke
MATTOON - Kevin Lee Reincke, 52, Mattoon, formerly of Hillsboro and Decatur, car dealership employee, died Friday (Nov. 18, 2005). Graveside services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Irving Cemetery. No visitation. Arrangements by: Bass, Patton, Dean Funeral Home, Hillsboro.

Leland "Bud" V. Reincke
died: May 1, 1996
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, May 3, 1996
IRVING - Leland V. "Bud" Reincke, 65, of Irving, formerly of Hillsboro, died Wednesday at his home.
Survivors: wife, Shirley M.; six sons, Leland "Van" Reincke of Glendale, Ariz., Kevin Reincke of Mattoon, James and Roger Reincke, both of Sorento, Richard Reincke of Hillsboro and Larry Reincke of Irving; seven grandchildren; mother, Opal Reincke of Nokomis; and a sister, Marceline Smith of Stonington.
Services: 3 p.m. Friday, Patton Memorial Home, Hillsboro. Burial: Irving Cemetery, Irving.

Herald & Review, Decatur, IL, May 3, 1996
Leland V. Reincke, 65, rural Irving, retired from Montgomery Service Co., died Wednesday (May 1, 1996).
Services: 3 p.m. Friday, Patton Memorial Home, Hillsboro. Visitation: noon Friday until service time. Burial: Irving Cemetery. Memorials: Hillsboro Sports Association.

Opal Fern Barnes Reincke
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, December 16, 1999
Opal Fern Reincke, 98, of Taylorville died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, at St. Vincent Memorial Hospital in Taylorville. She was born Oct. 22, 1901, in Hornsby, the daughter of Walter and Ida Bohlmeyer Barnes. She married Edwin Reincke in 1922; he preceded her in death. Two sons, Dale and Leland Reincke, and a daughter, Marceline Mae Smith, also preceded her in death. Mrs. Reincke, a retired homemaker, was a member of First United Methodist Church in Taylorville and the Women's Missionary Society. Survivors: nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Velma Mitchell and Leola Moore, both of Memphis, Tenn. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville, the Rev. Dr. Phillip Icenogle officiating. Burial: Kettelkamp Cemetery in Nokomis. [Submitted by: Lynn Boyd Reener]

Ellen Perilla Roach

Death of Mrs. Davenport. Mrs. Milford E. Davenport, one of Macoupin county's oldest and most esteemed residents, died at the home of her son, Charles Davenport, Dec. 9, 1908, at the age of 81 years, 9 months and 8 days. Mrs. Davenport has been in poor health for several months. Her death was not unexpected. Ellen Perilla Roach was born in Carroll Co., Tenn., March 1, 1827. In 1847 she removed with her parents to Illinois and became a resident of Macoupin county. In 1850 she was united in marriage to Milford E. Davenport and in 1852 they removed to Macoupin county and here they resided. To this union eleven children were born but three died in infancy and another, George, died at the age of 24 years. Surviving her are the seven sons, as follows: John Davenport, of Amyra, Ark.; Wm. Davenport, of Hettick; Martin A. Davenport, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Henry, Basil E., P.C. and Charles, all of Carlinville. Mrs. Davenport was converted at the age of sixteen and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church to which denomination her parents belonged. In 1853 she became a member of the Charity Baptist church where her membership remained until her death. Her husband, Milford E. Davenport, well known throughout the county, died in March, 1895. Mrs. Davenport was famed for her many noble qualities as a mother and Christian woman. She was one of Illinois' patriotic women who endured privations at home while her husband was in the front in the great civil war. Here was a severe trial. There were seven little boys demanding her care. Her husband sent her such money as he could but it was difficult for her at times to secure the necessaries of life. She endured many hardships and disappointments throughout those four long years. If what little stock she possessed died, she managed in some way to buy more. She was brave, heroic and patriotic throughout it all. The neighbors were kind and generous. Many times has she recalled those thrilling days and always with grateful appreciation of her neighbors' kindness, particularly Charles Morris and Mr. and Mrs. John Kessinger. She often stated that these good people never failed to inquire once a week during those long years to see if they could do anything for her. Mrs. Davenport was a sister of John Roach, of Girard. He was one of the leading business men of the county and died five years ago. They belonged to a stalwart family, inured to the privations of pioneer life. They were forceful people, exercising much influence in their communities. Mrs. Davenport was a woman of strong personality. She endured hardships unknown in this day, but through it all she was inspired by her Christian faith. Her transformation from this life to the one beyond was brightened by the presence and marked devotion of her sons and their families. They did everything possible to alleviate her suffering. She passed away surrounded by her loved ones, serene and confident in the faith that has been her hope and her inspiration. The funeral was held Thursday. A brief service was conducted at the house by Revs. Rhoads and Marsh, and at 1 o'clock the funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. Marsh at Charity. A large concourse of relatives, neighbors and friends were present, attesting the admiration and esteem in which the deceased was held. The remains were tenderly laid to rest in the family burying lot in the Charity cemetery. (Carlinville Democrat December 16, 1908). - Donated by src #8

John F. Roach

John F. Roach Dead. Dies Suddenly While Seated in Chair.
Our citizens were sadly shocked Tuesday afternoon, June 16th 1903, when the report was phoned over the city that one of our oldest and most highly respected citizens John F. Roach, a director in the Peoples bank had died suddenly from heart failure while seated in a chair in the bank. His death occurred at 4 o'clock. He a few moments before death spoke to Mr. Edward Littlepage, who was at the tellers window settling the days business with the two banks. Mr. Roach asked the question: where did you do business at today? The old bank had moved their safe to their new building was the reason for the question. Mr. Littlepage ruined his head to make reply to the question when he saw Mr. Roach's head fall back on the chair in which he was seated. Littlepage called Mr. Wells, they laid him down on the floor, holding his head in their arms. He made a feeble attempt to throw up, falling, laid back and died in the arms of the two gentlemen. Death came easy to him. Lifes light went out with the setting sun. He died as he had lived, gentle, peaceful, without a murmer his spirit took its flight to its haven of rest. The sad news of his death was carried to his bereft wife by Mr. S. Owen Smith, president of the bank. It was truly a sad mission and heart rendering to inform her of the sudden death of her companion in life. It seemed untrue for it had not been but a short time since he had left his home. His body was tenderly born to his home by kind friends and neighbors. He had been complaining of his heart and during the day had called on Dr. R.S. Cowan, who made an examination and found his heart to be in bad condition. His death was no surprise to the doctor as he had informed Mr. Roach of his ailment. John F. Roach was born in Carroll county, Tennessee, August 16th, 1829. At the time of his death he was 73 years and 10 months old. His boyhood days were spent in his native state, Tennessee, where he received a common school education obtaining the same in winter months, as he was busy in the summer months helping to cultivate tobacco. In 1849, at the age of twentyone years he bought a team of oxen and commenced to brake prairies of Illinois. He broke the ground which the city of Girard is situated upon. The summer he followed plowing, in the winter teamed. He was united in marriage to Miss Martha H. Cherry, November 12, 1852. To this union there were born four children, two of which preceded the father to the spirit land. Those living to mourn his death are Mary Etna, wife of Henry Lemon, and James Coy Roach, both living near Girard. March 1854 he moved from near Carlinville to Girard, where he followed farming and stock raising. He was a successful breeder of short horn and other noted breeds of cattle. He was one of the largest stock dealers of southern Illinois. During the war he filled large governmental contracts, and was a noted shipper to St. Louis and Chicago markets. He had accumulated much land and was prominently connected with the banking interests of Girard. He had been at one time president of the Girard bank. At the organization of the Peoples bank he was made president, which position he kept until he asked to be relieved on account of old age. At the time of his death he was director of the Peoples bank, and made the bank his headquarters when in town. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and loved its teachings. He was a loyal member active in his church, ever ready to advance its cause. In his death Girard loses one of its oldest citizens, his wife a true, faithful husband, and the family a loving father. His funeral occurred today at 2 p.m. from the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Rev. R.D. Miller of Petersburg, Ill., and Rev. B. Berryhill, pastor, conducted the funeral services. The church failed to hold even his friends from abroad, many stood in the church yard. The remains was followed to Girard cemetery by a large procession of friends. The pall bearers were John Beeby, W.S. Garretson, Joseph Liston, G.W. Thompson, and C. Armstrong. (Girard Gazette June 18, 1903). - Donated by src #8

Martha H. Roach

Martha H. Roach. Martha H. Roach was born December 11th, 1836 near Scottsville, Illinois and died at her home in Girard, Illinois August 12th 1917. She was the daughter of Harvy and Delilah Cherry who were among the early settlers of this county. She was united in marriage to John F. Roach November 14, 1852 of this union four children came to bless their home, two dying in infancy and the two surviving are Mrs. Mary Etta Lemons and J. Coy Roach, besides these there are 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Roach were received in the Girard Presbyterian Church in 1855 and were Charter members of this church. Mrs. Roach being the last of the original charter members to respond to her masters call. Being loyal to Christ and the church, she was a most devoted, active member always manifesting the keenest interest in its welfare, attending the services regularly, giving liberally to the support of the church in every way. Many personal gifts have found their way into the church by her love and thoughtfulness. A faithful member of the Missionary Society giving a generous free will offering each year always designating that a part of some be sent to foreign fields. About two months ago she had a light stroke of paralysis and has slowly failed since. During her illness she manifested the most cheerful disposition, being always glad to see her friends and felt the warmest interest in their welfare. The prominent trait of her character was kindness and a desire to make others happy. In her home relations, always contributing to the comfort and pleasure of those around, self sacrificing even to fault. Her last moments were of peace and quiet, the rich perfume of her name and life can never be absent from the lives of those who knew her in her home. Her biography is told briefly and best by saying "She was a Christian". And to her noble Christian life and Character may be truly say "It was the end of a perfect day". The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. F.W. McClusky and interment made in the Girard cemetery. (Girard Gazette August 16, 1917). - Donated by src #8