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George G. Porter
Oelwein Daily Register, Oelwein, Iowa, December 2, 1950
George Porter, 79 Dies in Hospital
Who: George Porter, 79, retired farmer from Hazelton.
Died: 7:20 PM Friday, in Mercy Hospital.
Funeral arrangements: Brant Funeral Home.
Born: in Illinois, Dec. 19, 1870.
Burial: Bardolph, Ill.
Survivors: wife, sons John of Macomb, Ill., and Bruce of Stronghurst, Ill., a daughter, Mrs. Twila Holler of Salem, Ore.; stepsons Lynn, Bert and Dow Schermerhorn of Cedar Rapids; and stepdaughters Mrs. Gertrude Axline of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Zetta Royster of Chicago, Ill.

Macomb Daily Journal, Macomb, Illinois, December 20, 1950
Former Bardolph Man Dies at Hazelton, IA
Who: George G. Porter, 79, of Hazelton, Ia., former resident of Bardolph.
Died: about 7:00 last night at Hazelton.
Funeral: services will be held at Hazelton Monday.
Burial: Bardolph. History: He had resided in the Bardolph area since childhood, except for a few years in Missouri, until about 20 years ago when he moved to Iowa.
Surviving: son John Porter of Macomb, son R. B. Porter of Stronghurst, a daughter, Mrs. Twila Holler of Salem Ore., his second wife, the former Fannie Schermerhorn of Hazelton, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Predeceased by: his first wife, the former Bianca Kepple who died 24 years ago.

Mary Ellen Hindman Howell
Rushville Times, January 1, 1914
Mrs. Mary Ellen Howell, a former resident of Rushville died in Macomb on Christmas Day; aged 76 years, 2 months and 3 days. She was a daughter of David Hindman and was born in this city, the family removing to McDonough County in 1858.

John A. Worthington
Macomb Daily Journal, Friday, March 23, 1973
John Worthington, Good Hope, Dies
Who: John A. Worthington, 74, of Good Hope.
Died: 2:57 a.m. Friday at McDonough District Hospital.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday at Corman Memorial Home in Roseville, the Rev. James Weiss officiating.
Born: Dec. 12, 1898, in Holdridge, Neb.
Parents: Andrew and Teresa Irons Worthington.
Married: Mabel Marie Cross on July 20, 1920, at Bushnell; she is deceased.
Survived by: five sons, Kenneth and Keith, both of Roseville, John J. of Spokane, Wash., Frank of Good Hope and Lyle of Little York; eight daughters, Mrs. Lucille Hagemister of Harvard, Neb., Mrs. Bernice Sutton of North Highland, Calif., Mrs. Fern Woodworth and Mrs. Bernadine Bankes, both of Macomb, Mrs. Lodema Fawcett of Bartonville, Mrs. Joyce Brewer of Abindon, Mrs. Shirley Simmons of Roseville and Mrs. Linda Looper of Avon; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Schirber of Bancroft, Iowa; 50 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: one grandchild, seven sisters and two brothers.
History: After moving from Nebraska at the age of three, Mr. Worthington resided in Brown County and McDonough County. He was a member of the Macomb Elks Club and he attend the Swan Creek United Methodist Church.

Mable Marie Cross Worthington
Macomb Daily Journal, Sat., December 28, 1963
Mrs. Worthington, Walnut Grove, Dies
Who: Mrs. Mable Marie Worthingotn, 61, a life-long resident of Walnut Grove. Died: at 3:13 a.m. today at McDonough District Hospital where she had been a patient for seven days. She had been in poor health for about four months.
Funeral: services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Corman Memorial Home in Roseville; Rev. R. G. Marks will conduct the services.
Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb.
Born: Sept 19. 1902, in Walnut Grove.
Parents: Frank and Cordia Hageman Cross.
Married: to John Worthington on July 20, 1920, in Bushnell; he survives.
Survived by: her mother; five sons, Kenneth of Roseville, John Jr. of Smithshire, Keith of Swan Creek, Frank of Good Hope, and Lyle at home; eight daughters, Mrs. Louis Bankes of Macomb, Mrs. Don Hagemeister of Hayward, Neb., Mrs. Wilbert Sutton of N. Sacramento, Calif., Mrs. Fern Helms of Macomb, Mrs. Marion Simmons of Macomb, Mrs. Wheeler Fawcett of Peoria, Mrs. Marvin Brewer of Galesburg, and Miss Linda Worthington of Galesburg; 41 grandchildren; three brothers, Chalmers Cross of Macomb, Mrs. Dorothy Tournear of Macomb, and Mrs. Fern Johnson of LaHarpe.
Preceded in death by: her father, a grandchild, and a sister.

Lucille Worthington Hagemeister
Macomb Daily Journal, Friday, May 9, 1986
Lucille Hagemeister Harvard, Neb.
Who: Lucille Hagemeister, 64, of Harvard, Neb.
Died: Harvard Rest Home.
Funeral: Monday, Harvard.
Born: July 14, 1921, McDonough County, Illinois.
Parents: John and Mabel Cross Worthington.
Married: Donald H. Hagemeister, Nov. 15, 1939 in McDonough Co.; he survives.
Survived by: daugher, Tina Sue Reese of Colorado; four brothers, John J. Worthington of Spokane, Wash., Keith and Frank Worthington, both of Roseville, and Lyle Worthington of Little York; Mrs. Wilber (Bernice) Sutton of Elk Grove, Calif., Mrs. Lodema Faucett of Bartonville, Mrs. Marvin (Joyce) Brewer of Abingdon, Mrs. Marion (Shirley) Simmons of Roseville, Mrs. Lewis (Bernadine) Bankes of Macomb, and Linda Luper of Springfield.
Preceded in death by: parents, one sister, Fern Woodworth, brother, Kenneth Worthington.
History: Mrs. Hagemeister lived in McDonough County the first 18 years of her life before moving to Nebraska.

E. Kenneth Worthington
Macomb Daily Journal, Thurs., December 22, 1977
Roseville Resident Dies In Monmouth
Who: E. Kenneth Worthington, 53 of R.R. 1, Roseville.
Died: 8:15 a. m. Wednesday at Monmouth Hospital.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Sargent's Funeral Home in Macomb, Rev. Richard Huckins will officiate.
Burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, military rites will be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Born: March 31, 1924, near Bushnell.
Parents: John W. and Mable Cross Worthington.
History: resided in the Good Hope and Bushnell areas, veteran of World War II, having served overseas for two years, farmer, members of Monmouth VFW and Elks, Bushnell 100F, Roseville American Legion, and Center United Methodist Church.
Married: Sept. 26, 1946, to Mary Watt; she survives.
Survived by: widow; five daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Nancy) Huston of Roseville, Mrs. Robert (Hope) Huston of Avon, Mrs. Mitchell (Susan) John of Macomb, Miss Tracey Worthington and Miss Kendra Worthington, at home; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; four brothers, Keith and Frank of Roseville, Lyle of Little York and John of Spokane, Wash., and eight sisters, Mrs. Don (Lucille) Hagmeister of Harvard, Neb., Mrs. Wilburt (Bernice) Sutton of North Highlands, Calif., Mrs. Wayne (Fern) Woodworth and Mrs. Lewis (Bernadine) Bankes of Macomb, Mrs. Lodema Fawcett of Bartonville, Mrs. Mervin (Joyce) Brewer of Abingdon, Mrs. Marion (Shirley) Simmons of Roseville, and Mrs. Linda Luper of Springfield.

Fern Worthington Helms Woodworth
Macomb Daily Journal, April 23, 1986
Who: Fern Woodworth, 59 of Macomb.
Funeral: 10 a.m., Friday in Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home, Rev. Randall Whitmire will officiate.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery.
Died: Tuesday in Memorial Medical Center at Sprinfield.
Born: July 15, 1926 in McDonough County.
Parents: John and Mabel Cross Worthington.
Married: Albert Helms; he died July 14, 1959.
Married: Wayne Woodworth, he died March 7, 1969.
Survived by: daughter, Diana K. Shepler of Macomb; four step-children; three grandchildren; four brothers, John J. Worthington of Spokane, Wash., Keith and Frank Worthington, both of Roseville, and Lyle Worthington of Little York; and seven sisters, Mrs. Don (Lucille) Hagemeister of Giltner, Neb., Mrs. Wilbur (Bernice) Sutton of Elk Grove, Calif., Ledema Fawcette of Bartonville, Mrs. Marvin (Joyce) Brewer of Abingdon, Mrs. Marian (Shirley) Simmons of Roseville, Mrs. Lewis (Bernadine) Bankes of Macomb and Linda Luper of Springfield.
History: owner and operator of Fern's Beauty Nook; lived most of her life in McDonough County; employed by Western Illinois University Health Center; member of the Calvary Baptist Church and the VFW and American Legion Auxiliaries.

John J. Worthington
Macomb Daily Journal, Sun., February 21, 1988
John J. Worthington, 59, of Macomb died Saturday at McDonough District Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at Corman Memorial Home in Roseville.

Macomb Daily Journal, Mon., February 22, 1988
Roseville
Who: John J. Worthington, 59, of Macomb.
Funeral: 1 p.m. Tuesday in Corman Memorial Home here, Rev. Tom Mehafty will officiate.
Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Died: 8:09 p.m. Saturday in McDonough District Hospital.
Born: July 7, 1928 in Walnut Grove.
Parents: John A. and Mabel Cross Worthington.
Married: Viola Watt in 1946.
Survived by: wife; a close friend with whom he made his home, Kathleen Britton of Macomb; two sons, David of Bushnell and Mike of Overland Park, Kan.; four daughters, Brenda Lybarger of Lafayette, Colo., Carolyn Taflinger of Texas, Melinda Frakes of Woodland, Texas and Jauna Becraft of Boulder, Colo.; 11 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; six sisters, Bernice Sutton of California, Lodema Fawcett of Bartonville, Joyce Brewer of Abingdon, Shirley Simmons of Roseville, Bernadine Bankes of Macomb and Linda Luper of Springfield, IL.; and three brothers, Keith and Frank, both of Roseville and Lyle of Little York.
Preceded in death by: his parents, two sisters and a brother.
History: lived most of his life in the Raritan and Smithshire areas where he farmed; lived in Idaho and Spokane, Wash., before moving to Macomb in 1987; Point Pleasant Township Road Commissioner for 12 years.

Keith Worthington
The Macomb Journal, Sunday, May 24, 1998
Galesburg
Who: Keith Worthington, 67, of Galesburg.
Died: 2:15 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 1998, at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, IL.
Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Martin-Hollis funeral Home in Bushnell.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb.
Born: March 12, 1931, in Walnut Grove.
Parents: John and Mabel (Cross) Worthington.
Married: Margaret Ann Sorrells on November 27, 1949, in Bushnell.
Survived by: four sons, Steve and Joe Worthington of Good Hope, IL, Tony of Davenport, Iowa, and Tim Worthington of Dubuqe, Iowa; one daughter, Kathy Dennis of Galesburg; 12 grandchildren; two brothers, Frank Worthington of Avon and Lyle Worthington of Little York and five sisters, Bernice Sutton of Herald, Calif., Bernadine Bankes of Macomb, Joyce Brewer of Galesburg, Shirley Simmons of Roseville and Linda Luper of Springfield.
Preceded in death by: his parents, two brothers, three sisters and one granddaughter.
History: farmed in McDonough and Warren counties for several years; was the Swan Township supervisor; was on the Warren County Fair Board; was a member of the Swan Creek Methodist Church; past member of the Roseville Odd Fellows Lodge and was a hunter and fisherman.

Carl Matthew Westlake
Macomb Daily Journal, Friday, March 19, 1943
Carl M. Westlake of Table Grove dies
Who: Carl Mathew Westlake, Table Grove farmer.
Died: this morning at the home of his nephew, Frank Foster, of Bardolph, after an illness of about a year.
Funeral: services will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Clemens Funeral Home in Table Grove; Rev. Ingram of Adair officiating.
Burial: Miner Cemetery north of Table Grove.
Born: September 19, 1958, east of Table Grove.
Parents: son of James and Teress (Thompson) Westlake, now deceased.
Wife: Hattie Westlake, who survives; no children.
Note: Carl Matthew Westlake was born on 19 Sept. 1858 in Fulton Co., IL. Died on 19 Mar. 1943 in Bardolph, McDonough Co., IL. Buried on 20 Mar 1943 in Miner Cem., Farmers Twp., Fulton Co., IL.

Harriett Carrison Westlake
Table Grove - May 20 (Special)
Harriett Westlake of Table Grove Dies at Bardolph
Who: Harriett Carrison Westlake.
Died: Friday evening at the home of a nephew, Frank Foster, in Bardolph.
Funeral: services will be held at the Clemens Funeral Home here at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. H. A. Bahr.
Burial: Miner Cemetery north of Table Grove.
Born: Jan 17, 1861, northeast of Table Grove.
Parents: Robert and Elizabeth (Berry) Carrison.
Husband: Carl Westlake, who died in March, 1943; no children.
Surviving: other nephews Harry Carrison of Table Grove and Fred Carrison of Adair.

Alta Corella Westlake McDonald
Bushnell Record, 1925
Who: Alta Corella Westlake McDonald.
Born: April 7, 1876, on old homestead about two and a half miles east of Adair.
Died: October 8, 1925.
Funeral: M. E. church, Bushnell, Sunday, October 11, Rev. B. Lee Towsley of Adair officiating.
Burial: Bushnell Cemetery.
Parents: James Westlake, who died July 17, 1922, and Thressia.
Married: Dec. 24, 1903, to Fred McDonald.
Survived by: husband; daughters Rita and Evelyn, both at home; brothers Carl, Smith, Milt and Emmerson, all of Table Grove area.
Preceded in death by: brother Edward; sister Saphrona.
History: life spent near Adair, last fourteen years in Bushnell; united with the Pilot Grove U. B. church, later transferred her membership to Adair U. B. church; member of Royal Neighbors.

Winifred Westlake Porter
Macomb Daily Journal, February 7, 1977
Services Today for Macomb Woman, 78
Who: Mrs. Winifred Porter.
Died: Saturday at McDonough District Hospital.
Funeral: 1:30 p.m. at Sargents Funeral Home, Rev. Dan Rebman to officiate.
Burial: Bardolph.
Born: July 15, 1898, Adair.
Parents: Edward Lee and Almeda Hall Westlake.
Married: March 17, 1923, Macomb, to John Wallace Porter, deceased.
Survived by: two daughters, Mrs. Bette Harper of Macomb and Mrs. Rosalie Baker of Dothan, Ala.; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Orion Westlake of California.
Preceded in death by: her parents; her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Pattie McFadden; one brother, Albert Westlake; two sisters, Jessie Westlake and Mrs. Willia Harlan Fogel.
History: retired saleswoman at J. J. Newberry Co.

John Wallace Porter
Macomb Daily Journal
John Porter, 82, of Macomb Dies
Who: John Wallace Porter, 82, Macomb.
Died: at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at McDonough District Hospital.
Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Sargents Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan Rebman officiating; military rites will be held at the grave.
Burial: Bardolph Cemetery.
Born: Sept. 28, 1894, in Bardolph.
Parents: George and Biance Kepple Porter.
Married: Winifred Doris Westlake March 17, 1923, at Macomb.
Survived by: his wife; two daughters, Bette Harper, Macomb, and Rosalie Baker, Dotham, Ala.; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: his parents; daughter, Patti McFadden; one brother, Robert B. Porter and one sister, Mrs. Twila Holler.
History: moved to Macomb in 1923; retired Globe American Corp. employee, a member of the Stronghurst Christian Church and a member of the Masonic Lodge and American Legion.

Donald Ernest Westlake
Macomb Daily Journal, Wednesday, October 15, 1952
Services to be Thursday For Donald E. Westlake
Who: Donald Ernest Westlake, Colchester.
Funeral: 3 p.m., Thursday, at the Chapel of the Jones Mortuary, Colchester, Rev. Ernest Louderman, will officiate.
Burial: Aven Cemetery.
Born: May 4, 1903, Macomb.
Parents: Emerson and Annie Walters Westlake.
Married: June 10, 1924, to Vi Tula Guernsey, who survives.
Survived by: wife; daughter, Darlene; mother; sisters Mrs. Nellora Waters of Table Grove, Mrs. Dana Foster of Adair, and Mrs. Stanley Oakman of Phoenix.
Preceded in death by: father and a sister.
History: resided in Abingdon 16 years and moved to Colchester 6 years ago; farmer.

Grace V. Scott McCance
1972
Who: Mrs. Grace V. McCance, 81, of 642 Miller St.
Died: Friday, February 25, at 5:40 p.m. at the Americana Nursing Center in Macomb.
Funeral: held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Baptist Church; Rev. E. K. Stratton officiated.
Burial: Bushnell Cemetery.
Born: June 7, 1890 in Scottsville.
Parents: John and Elizabeth Butler Scott.
Married: Feb. 1910, Bushnell, to Claude McCance; he died in April 1847.
Survived by: 13 children, Mrs. Doris Hensely of Chicago, Mrs. Josephine Sorrells, Mrs. Helen Suter, Mrs. Inez Ruark, Mrs. Nola Avery, Mrs. Theda Trout, Mrs. Peggy Williamson, Claude McCance, Kenneth McCance, Glen McCance, Wendell McCance, Gene McCance and Gaylor McCance, all of Bushnell; 47 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: a brother, three half sisters and a half brother.
History: she had lived in the Bushnell area all of her life and for the past 37 yeas has resided in Bushnell; member of the Baptist Church and Willing Helpers Sunday School Class.

Leonard Sorrells
Macomb Daily Journal, March 7, 1979
Set Services For Accident Victim
Who: Leonard Sorrells, 74, of Bushnell.
Died: Tuesday evening at Valley Community Hospital in Brownsville, Texas, following a boating accident.
Funeral: 2 p.m., at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Rev. Charles Pyle will officiate.
Burial: Bushnell Cemetery.
Born: Nov. 6, 1904, in Schuyler County.
Parents: John and Amy Dugger Sorrells.
Married: December 26, 1926, at Mt. Sterling, to Josephine McCance.
Survived by: widow; two sons, Duane of Macomb, Ronald of Bushnell; two daughters, Mrs. Neva Van Velsor of Quincy, Mrs. Margaret Worthington of Roseville; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four brothers, Ethan of Bushnell, Lemuel of Wyaconda, Mo., Everett of Ipava, Vilasco of St. Augustine; three sisters, Mrs. Lena Larson of Berwick, Gertrude Sorrells of Galesburg, Mrs. Vivian Millard of Florida.
History: sustained fatal injuries when another boat collided with his boat while on a fishing trip; retired farmer, electrical engineer, gunsmith, member of the National Rifle Assn.

Helen M. McCance Suter
Macomb Daily Journal, Sunday, May 17, 1998
Who: Helen M. Suter, 84, of Prairie City Nursing Center, formerly of Bushnell.
Died: 11:50 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 1998, at McDonough District Hospital, Macomb.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday at the Martin-Hollis Funeral Home with the Rev. David Kurt officiating.
Burial: Bushnell Cemetery.
Born: Feb. 9, 1914, in Walnut Grove.
Parents: Claude M. and Grace (Scott) McCance.
Married: to Ernest W. Suter Oct. 28, 1940, in Hannibal, Mo.; he died Dec. 1982.
Survived by: three sons, Milen E., Jack W. and Kenneth D. Suter, all of Bushnell; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Glen, Gene and Gaylord McCance, all of Bushnell; four sisters, Josephine Sorrells, Theda Trout, Nola Avery and Peggy Williamson all of Bushnell.
Preceded in death by: her parents; one infant son, three brothers, Claude Jr., Kenneth and Wendall; two sisters, Doris and Inez; one daughter, Constance Jean; one granddaughter, Stace Mote; and one great-granddaughter, Nichole Thompson.
History: lived and worked in Bushnell all her adult life, worked at the Watson and Mikesell Grocery stores.

Claude J. McCance
1988
Who: Claude J. McCance, 72, of Bushnell.
Died: 6:58 p.m. Tuesday, January 12, 1988, at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg.
Funeral: services were held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Rev. Charles Wilder officiating.
Burial: military rites in Bushnell Cemetery.
Born: September 8, 1915, in Bushnell Township.
Parents: Claude and Grace Scott McCance.
Married: Lulu Gamble in 1939; she died in 1947.
Married: second marriage to Pearl Sauers, March 20, 1949, Bushnell; she survives.
Survived by: son, Bernard McCance of Coal Valley; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; three brothers, Gene, Glen and Gaylord, all of Bushnell; seven sisters, Doris Ritchie of Chaicago, Inez Ruark of Galesburg, and Josephine Sorrells, Helen Suter, Nola Avery, Theda Trout, and Peggy Williamson, all of Bushnell.
Preceded in death by: an infant daughter and two brothers, Wendell and Kenneth.
History: general foreman for Creve Coeur Co.; was employed by Vaughan and Bushnell Manufacturing; retired from the Bushnell Tank Co. in 1982; army veteran of World War II; member of the Bushnell I.O.O.F.

Lulu Arlis McCance
Mrs. Claude McCance, 28, Dies at Sanitorium
Who: Mrs. Lulu Arlis McCance, of Bushnell.
Died: at Elmgrove Sanitorium, Bushnell at 4:00 Sunday morning.
Funeral: tomorrow afternoon at 2 :00 at the Kugler Funeral Home, Bushnell, Rev. Kenneth Knox officiating.
Burial: Vermont Cemetery.
Born: Aug. 23, 1919, Vermont.
Married: Claude McCance of Bushnell; he survives.
Survived by: mother, Mrs. Robert Brown of Mt. Sterling; a twin sister, Mrs. Beulah Hamm of Media and three other sisters, Mrs. Ralph Franklin and Mrs. Leonard McCombs of Mt. Sterling, and Mrs. Bernard Simpson of Rushville.

Inez I. McCance Harlan Ruark
Galesburg
Who: Inez I. Ruark, 71.
Died: 3:20 a.m., Friday, February 17, 1989, at Cottage Hospital.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 1989 at the Martin-Hollis Funeral Home in Bushnell, Rev. Charles Wilder, officiating.
Born: Mar. 23, 1917, in Walnut Grove.
Parents: Claude and Grace (Scott) McCance.
Married: John W. Harlan, deceased.
Married: second husband, Raymond Ruark on Mar. 23, 1946 in Quincy; he preceded her in death on April 1, 1969.
Survived by: three daughter, Donna J. Wells, of Glendale, Arizona, Rosemary Gillette of Macomb, and Susan Sloan of Bushnell; one son Donald Harlan of Galesburg; three brothers, Glen McCance, Gaylord McCance, and Gene McCance, all of Bushnell; six sisters, Josephine Sorrells, Helen Suter, Nola Avery, Theda Trout, and Peggy Williamson, all of Bushnell and Doris Ritchie of Chicago; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Preceded in death by: three brothers, Wendell, Kenneth and Claude Jr.; one son, John W. Harlan, Jr.
History: ran the Stockyard Cafe in Bushnell; employed by C. S. Norcross and Sons, Bushnell; member of the First Baptist Church of Bushnell.

Naomi E. Coates McCance
Macomb Daily Journal, Sept. 9, 1991
Who: Naomi E. McCance, 65, of 1048 N. Dean St., Bushnell.
Died: 6:34 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 1991, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home in Bushnell, with the Rev. Charles Wilder officiating.
Burial: Bushnell Cemetery.
Born: July 26, 1926 in New Canton.
Parents: Lloyd E. and Viola (Neal) Coates.
Married: Glen McCance April 2, 1946, in Galesburg; he survives.
Survived by: two daughters, Mrs. Terry (Dana) Atchley, Mrs. Gene (Diana) Jones, both of Salem; one brother, Russel E. Coates of Blandinsville; one sister, Lucille Billings of New Canton; four grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
History: secretary at the Bushnell-Prairie City High School for 21 years, retiring in 1983; she was a member of the V.F.W. Post 1422 Ladies Auxillary and a former member of the Bushnell Firemans Auxillary.

Wendell S. McCance
1975
Who: Wendell S. McCance, 49, of Bushnell.
Died: 5:30 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 1975, at Veteran's Hospital, Iowa City.
Funeral: Monday, 1:30 p.m. at the Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Rev. Albert Snyder officiating.
Burial: Bushnell Cemetery.
Born: March 5, 1926, Swan Creek, Warren County.
Parents: Claude and Grace Scott McCance.
Married: Mae Ford, Sept. 6, 1947, Macomb; she survives. Survived by: one son, Gerald McCance, Bushnell; four daughters, Mrs. Jackie (Peggy) Kirby, Bushnell, Glenna McCance, Galesburg, Janet and Robin, at home; three grandchildren; five brothers, Claude, Kenneth, Glen, Gene and Gaylord, all of Bushnell; seven sisters, Mrs. Doris Henseley, Chicago, Mrs. Helen Suter, Mrs. Inez Ruark, Mrs. Nola Avery, Mrs. Theda Trout, Mrs. Peggy Williamson, and Mrs. Josphine Sorrells, all of Bushnell.
Preceded in death by: parents.
History: employed by Vaughan Manufacturing Co., Bushnell for 29 years; Veteran of WWII; member of the Bushnell VFW Post, American Legion, Table Grove; volunteer fireman for the Bushnell Fire Dept.

Mae Ford McCance
Macomb Daily Journal, Monday, August 20, 1990
Who: Mae McCance, 61, of Bushnell.
Died: 12:18 a.m., Sunday, August 19, 1990 at McDonough District Hospital.
Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home in Bushnell, Rev. Frank Fillitt officiating.
Burial: Bushnell Cemetery.
Born: June 24, 1929, near Good Hope.
Parents: Enock and Pansy (Duncan) Ford.
Married: Wendell S. McCance, Sept. 6, 1947, Macomb; he died Oct. 18, 1975.
Survived by: one son, Gerald McCance of Princeton; four daughters, Mrs. Jack (Peggy) Kirby, Mrs. Mike (Glenna) Emmert, Mrs. Frank (Janet) Draughn and Mrs. Dean (Robin) Ebbert, all of Bushnell; three brothers, Bob Ford of Bushnell, Gene Ford of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Don Ford of Toledo, Ohio; four sisters, her twin, Faye Shriver, Maxine Long of Bushnell, Rose Zerkle of Macomb and Karen Cooper of Ft. Madison, Iowa; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
History: owned and operated the coffee shop at the Bushnell VFW; worked at the Hi-Way Cafe in Bushnell; member of the Bushnell VFW Auxiliary; former member of the Bushnell Fire Department Auxiliary.

Amos Scott
Amos Scott, vet of Civil War is Dead - Aged man expires at home of complications of his years.
Amos Scott, who was one of McDonough County's few remaining veterans of the Civil War, died yesterday evening at 6:30 at his home, 321 N. Johnson St., at the age of 90 years, eight months and 3 days. He was ill for the past two weeks with complications incidental to his advanced age.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday at the Dodsworth funeral home, Rev. Young officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood.
Deceased was born November 1, 1841, in Bethel township and spent his entire life in this county. He was a farmer except for the four years he spent in the service of his country. He has been a resident of Macomb for 50 years.
Mr. Scott was married in February 13, 1866 to Mahalia Welborn, who is deceased. He was the last of a family of thirteen children, twelve of whom lived to be grown.
In addition to being a member of the G.A.R. he has been a member of the Methodist Church.

Rosana Smith
DIED - At the residence of her husband in this village, Colchester, at 12:50 A.M. Monday, January 15th, 1883. Rosana, wife of Wm. Smith, aged 70 years, 9 months and 22 days. Funeral will take place from the Christian Church at 10 A.M. tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16th. Friends and acquaintances invited to attend.

William Cahill
Macomb Journal, Thurs. 30 August 1883, Emmet Items
Old Mr. Calrill {Cahill} who had been sick for many years, died the first week of Camp Meeting. Before he died, he requested his friends to watch his grave three nights; he was afraid the doctors would take him up.
Note: William Cahill died 16 Aug 1883 in Sciota and is buried at Spring Creek Cemetery.

Maggie Cahill Johnson
Macomb Journal, Thurs. 19 February 1891, Sciota Items
Mrs. Maggie Johnson, nee Cahill, died February 9th at the residence of her brother, Thomas Cahill in Sciota. She returned from Iowa a short time ago. She is survived by a daughter aged 10y; her husband died 5 months ago. The funeral was Tuesday from the M. E. Church with burial in the cemetery south of town.

Mary Taylor Cahill
died: March 19, 1913
Macomb Daily Journal, Wednesday, 26 March 1913, Sciota Items
Tom Cahill, a former citizen of this place brought in the remains of his mother, an old lady 89 years old, who died in Iowa. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Joseph Taylor at the home of J. P. Roberts, Saturday. Internment in the Spring Creek Cemetery.

Lurana Frisbie Robinson
Macomb Daily Journal, Thursday, February 22, 1917
Through information received of Sol Pestle of this city it was learned that Mrs. Robinson who died yesterday morning at the county farm was the widow of the late Lou {Lewis} Robinson, who is buried in Oakwood cemetery. Her maiden name was Frisbie and she was born in Bethel township. William and Elisha Frisbie were her brothers. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:45 o'clock at the Martin chapel; interment in Oakwood cemetery.

Lewis Robinson
The Macomb Journal, Thursday, August 2, 1883
Poverty - Death - The Poor-House
A pitiful case of sickness came to an end in the third ward of this city Sunday night last, in the death of a man named Lewis Robinson, who, with his wife and an adopted daughter, six years of age, have been living in circumstances of sorest need for some time. They came to Macomb something over a year ago from Schuyler County; Robinson was in poor health, and for sometime, we hear, canvassed as a book agent; finally his disease, consumption, advanced so far that he was unable longer to make a livelihood; the wife, having to wait upon her husband, could not earn any money, and cruel want was added to sickness. Through pride, we learn, they did not call on the Supervisor, and it was only about a week ago that the neighbors knew of their absolute hunger. During last week dysentery attacked the already consumptive man, and Sunday he died. He was buried Monday. Mrs. Robinson, while waiting on her husband, was also taken with dysentery and was very ill when her husband died. There being no relatives to take care of the woman, Supervisor Imes conveyed her to the county house, where she will be cared for until she recovers. The little girl was taken by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Creel, living east of town.

Elizabeth Tandy Steele
Macomb Daily Journal, April 17, 1951
Mrs. Elizabeth Steele, 80, of Macomb Passes Away
Mrs. Elizabeth Steele, 1421 East Pierce Street, died at 3 p.m. yesterday at the St. Francis Hospital after an illness of one week. She was 80 years old. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Dodsworth-Piper funeral home, the Rev. Colin J. Robertson officiating. Burial will be in Gibson Cemetery.
Mrs. Steele was born March 8, 1871 in McDonough County, a daughter of Jeptha and Lettie Barber Tandy, and had spent most of her life in Macomb. She was married March 17, 1888 to Alex Steele deceased.
Surviving are the following children: John and Ralph Steele, Mrs. Opal Noel and Mrs. Oren Wares all of Macomb; Otto and Fred Steele of Sciota, and Mrs. Manuel Baker of Gulfport, Ill. A brother and four sisters, Earl Tandy and Mrs. Ida Sullivan of Macomb, Mrs. Anna Rippetoe of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Una Featherlin, Macomb route four, and Mrs. Maude Coghill, Colchester route three, 24 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren also survive. A daughter, Mrs. Clifford Steele, four brothers, Frank, James, Louis, and Edgar Tandy, and a sister, Mrs. Mattie Cochran, are deceased.
Note: Alex and Elizabeth were married March 9, 1898. Ralph Steele was not a son, he was Ralph Self, a grandson, which she took to raise.

Mary Christine Stoneking Steele
Macomb Daily Journal, March 7, 1946
Mrs. Mary Steele, 77, of Macomb Passes Away
Mrs. Mary Christine Steele, 77, died yesterday afternoon at 4:00 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Frank, 626 North Monroe street, where she had been making her home for the past three years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Dodsworth-Piper chapel, the Rev. Jerry Roach officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Steele, daughter of Jacob and Sarah Pruett Stoneking, deceased, was born in 1868 in Bethel township and moved to Macomb in 1890 following her marriage to John O. Steele, deceased. She was a member of the Nazarene church.
Five sons and daughters who survives are Mrs. Nellie Rebman and Mrs. Caroline Fleming of Macomb, Clifton and William Steele of Moline and George Steele of Fulton, Ky. A brother, George W. Stoneking of Bethel township, also survives. A daughter, Mrs. Blanche Owens, two brothers, Charles and Willis, and three sisters, Mrs. Hattie Gundy, Mrs. Ida Fugate and Mrs. Beulah Fowler, are deceased.
Friends may call at the Dodsworth-Piper funeral home.

John Oliver Steele
Macomb Daily Journal, October 4, 1944
John O. Steele, 86, Dies At Hospital Here
John Oliver Steele, 86, 1428 East Wheeler Street, died at the Phelps Hospital about 5:15 a.m. today following an illness of two years.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Dodsworth-Pipe Funeral Home. The Rev. J. O. Roach will officiate with burial at Oakwood Cemetery.
He was born March 28, 1858 in Boone County, Missouri to Franklin and Mary (Murphy) Steele, deceased. For the past 52 years he has lived in Macomb, having moved here from Burlington, Iowa.
He was married in 1890 to Mary C. Stoneking, who survives with five children, Mrs. Nellie Rebman, George and Caroline Steele of Moline and Clifton Steele of Rock Island, and one sister, Mrs. Lucy Wellever of Milltown, Montana. He also leaves a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home.

Mary Ann Farris Fisher
Blandinsville Star-Gazette, October 4, 1928
Mary Ann Fisher
Mrs. Mary Ann Fisher, widow of Thomas Fisher, long deceased, died after a long illness at her home on south Main street at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 1928, at an advanced age.
She and her husband were both among the early pioneers of Blandinsville and Mrs. Fisher, though for many years confined most of the time to her home by the infirmities of age, was widely known and highly respected. An extended obituary will appear in next week issue.

Blandinsville Star-Gazette, October 11, 1928
Mary Ann Fisher
Mary Ann Farris, daughter of Nathan W. and Elizabeth Hungate Farris, was born in Hire township March 9, 1850 and departed this life at her home in Blandinsville, October 3, 1928, aged 78 years, 6 months, and 24 days.
On December 17 she suffered a paralytic stroke and during the last nine and one half months has been confined to her bed or chair and has suffered intensely from asthma and a complication of diseases until death relieved her.
On January 21, 1869 she was united in marriage to Thomas H. Fisher who preceded her to the great beyond June 1, 1914. To this union three children were born, viz., Lena Delbridge, Charles H. and Arthur M., all deceased. Mrs. Fisher was the last member of her immediate family, having lived to see her husband die, and the three children pass to their last resting place and then to spend fourteen years living alone in her home.
She united with the Rock Creek church in youth and later transferred her membership to the Blandinsville M. E. church, where she remained a consistent member and supporter till the end, always attending all services when her health was such as to permit her going.
She was one of a family of seven children, but leaves only one sister living, Martha J. Bond, and the following brothers and sisters deceased; William, Milton, John, and Nathan Farris and Nancy Fisher. Besides many nephews, nieces, friends, and neighbors, she leaves the following grandchildren: Glenn Delbridge, Auburn, N. Dak., Zella Fisher, Kewanee, Ill., Truman Fisher, Good Hope, Ill., Raymond Fisher, Reva George, Dorothy Maliere, Jessie Fenten, Madelyn McKeown, and Ruth Fisher, all of Blandinsville, and thirteen great grandchildren.

Abel Fisher
Blandinsville Star-Gazette, August 7, 1924
Death of Abel Fisher
Blandinsville mourns the loss of one of its oldest and best citizens in the death of Abel Fisher who fell asleep in his residence in the south part of town at 8:50 p.m. on Monday August 4, 1924, aged 79 years, 2 months, and 11 days.
He was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Brown Fisher who came of an old and prominent Pennsylvania family and moved to the LaHarpe neighborhood on a farm nearly a century ago. Sixty years ago when about twenty years of age Abel came to Blandinsville, where he has since lived.
On January 5, 1864 he enlisted and entered the Civil war as a member of Co. D 28th Illinois Regiment and served for two and a half years in the thickest of the fighting. He was a brave and dashing soldier, who served his country with courage and distinction.
He married Miss Ellen Peck Dec. 2, 1872 and to their union were born three children, Orville B. Fisher and Mrs. Myrtle Bissell of Blandinsville and Mrs. Olive Kling deceased.
Funeral services were held in the Christian church at 2:30 p.m., on Wednesday August 6, the Reverend F. W. Leonard officiating, and the interment was in Glade City cemetery.
The above is a short account of the life of one of the kindliest souls that ever lived. He loved the woods, and flowers and children. He was a noted hunter and trapper and would quit his work to bring a squirrel or quail for a sick neighbor and no time was too inconvenient and no task to difficult for him to do a kindness for one who needed help. In his last illness, which extended over two years, the last one spent on a bed of sickness, he suffered as few invalids have done, but never a word of complaint or impatience passed his kindly lips.
In life he was a carpenter. He worked in Hopper's mill and did many other things, but charged so little that his means were always modest. He planted the big trees around the lawn where the writer now lives and the great green trees in the school park stand as monuments to his public spirited industry. Blandinsville mourns for him.

Thomas H. Fisher
Blandinsville Star-Gazette, June 4, 1914
Thomas Fisher
Thomas Fisher, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Blandinsville passed away at his home on South Main St., at 7:20 a.m. on Monday June 1, aged 70 years, 11 months and 28 days. The deceased was an old soldier, prominent in G.A.R. circles and perhaps saw more service in the army than any other resident of Blandinsville. He entered the service on Aug. 10, 1861 and was mustered out March 15, 1866. He was a member of Co. D. 28 Ill. Volunteers. The funeral services were held in the M. E. church at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. The internment was in South Side cemetery.
A fuller obituary will be in next week.

Blandinsville Star-Gazette, June 11, 1914
Thomas H. Fisher
Another veteran has answered the summons and passed to his reward. Thomas H. Fisher was born June 3, 1843 in Blandinsville township and died at his home in Blandinsville, Ill. June 1, 1914 at 7:20 a.m., aged 70 years, 11 months and 28 days.
His entire life was spent in and near the place of his birth, as a farm hand until Aug. 10, 1861, when he enlisted at LaHarpe, Ill. in Co. D 28th Ill. Infantry, in the U. S. services. He served during the entire war, being in twelve battles besides many skirmishes and many were the hardships the soldiers endured. He was mustered out at Brownsville, Texas March 15, 1866.
January 21, 1869 he was united in marriage to Mary A. Farris. To this union three children were born, one daughter and two sons. The daughter and one son preceded their father in death.
After moving to Blandinsville 24 years ago his occupation was that of tile ditching until disabled by sickness. He was raised by christian parents of the U. B. Sabbath School and church, but later in life some 27 years ago, he was converted in the Rock Creek M.E. church and became a member of that congregation but later transferred his membership to the M. E. church in Blandinsville of which he remained a member till his death.
During the last two months of his sickness he was a great sufferer, but very patient and saying he was prepared and ready, only waiting for the call of his master.
He leaves besides his wife and one son, eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, two brothers Matthias of LaPlata, Mo., and Abel of Blandinsville, and one half-sister, Mrs. Sarah Pollock of East Brook, Penn., and many other relatives and friends.
Of his life you all know, may we emulate his virtues, overlooking his faults, for we all make mistakes in our journey through life.

George Elmer Bryan
died: June 5, 1945
Geo. E. Bryan, Retired Sciota Postmaster, Dies
George Elmer Bryan, 76, retired Sciota postmaster, died about 10:00 p. m. yesterday at his home in Sciota. He had been ill with a gradual paralysis the past year. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday at the Lady funeral home with the Rev. Kneebone of London Mills, Rev. Carroll Langston and Rev. Morris Ingram of Sciota officiating.
For many years Bryan was proprietor of the general store in Sciota and was postmaster there until he retired a few years ago.
He was born October 16, 1868, near Bardolph to Ahas B. and Lucinda Aten Bryan. He was a member of I. O. O. F. lodge No. 552 and of the United Brethren church.
On July 31, 1906, he was married to Martha Hendricks, who survives. They had no children, but they reared a nephew, Charles Wm. Grice, who is now in the service in the south Pacific. Also surviving are a brother, C. A. Bryan of Sciota, four sisters, Mesdames Zella Woods of Roseville, Pearl Murphy, Alberta Ross, and Mrs. Walter Bycroft, all of Sciota. Two sisters, Mrs. Anna James and Miss Ethel Bryan, deceased.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Note: missing is sister Della Ross.

Amos A. Elder
Amos A. Elder, 83, of Macomb, died at McDonough District hospital Wednesday of last week. He has been ill for the past five months.
Funeral services were held Friday at 3:30 p.m. at the Clugston Funeral chapel in Macomb. The Rev. Orval Bear and the Rev. DeWitt Ellinwood officiated and burial was in Forest Lawn Memory Garden.
He was born Dec. 26, 1885 at Bayliss, the son of Dele and Susan Curfman Elder. He was married Aug. 21, 1907 at Good Hope to Anna Grace Coder. He resided in Pittsfield for 15 years and moved to Macomb 10 years ago. He retired in 1951 from the Moorman Manufacturing Company at Quincy. He was a member of the United Methodist church, Masonic Lodge, Shrine, Quincy Consistory, Pittsfield Lions club, Rocking Chair club and Eastern Star.
Surviving are the widow; five children, Ted Elder of Leland, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Greer of Littleton, Dale Elder of Corpus, Christi, Tex., George Elder of Farmington, and Mrs. Luther (Dorothy) Rigg of Macomb; 16 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Kenneth D. Foster
Epworth, Iowa
Services for Kenneth D. Foster, 51, of Epworth, formerly of Moline, will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Kennis Kitchen Funeral Home, 3860 Asbury Rd., Dubuque, IA. Burial will be in Highview Cemetery, Epworth. Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until service time Tuesday.
He died Friday from injuries sustained in a traffic accident near Platteville, WI. Mr. Foster worked as a general supervisor at John Deere Dubuque Works since moving to Epworth in 1972.
Previously he was employed at John Deere Plow and Planter, Moline. He married Norma E. Wheeler in 1958 in Macomb, IL. Memorials may be made to American Lung Association or American Diabetes Association.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Gaye Ann (Mrs. Paul) Gotto, Waukesha, WI; a son Kenneth A., Dubuque; three granddaughters, his mother, Rosa Lee Foster, Macomb; brothers, LeRoy Foster, Albion, Il and Larry and Donald Foster, both of Bushnell, IL and a foster brother, Donald Durga, Ipava, IL.

Ethel Agnes Hainline
Macomb Journal, 1893
Hainline - Ethel Agnes, the oldest child and only daughter of Quincy and Sarah Hainline, of Hire township, McDonough county, Illinois, died at their home Monday, December 11th, 1893, at 6 o'clock a.m.
Ethel was born on the 26th day of February, 1875, and was 18 years, 6 months and 15 days when she died. She lived all her life in the house where she died. In her fifteenth year she professed religion and joined the United Brethren church. She was a girl of extra energy in the line of getting an education, and before she was old enough to teach, had been examined for and received a teacher's certificate, standing a grade that would have been creditable for one much her senior.She taught two terms and engaged for another, her school to begin on the very day she died. She attended the teacher's term of Macomb Normal College which closed about the middle of August, and a week later went with her parents and brother a week to the World's Fair, returning on Monday "feeling so tired" as she told them, just two weeks before she died. She at once took her bed on getting home and never arose from it. That tired feeling was only the percurser of that terrible disease, typhoid fever, that was soon running with fatal riot through the poor girls veins, each day with less strength and vitality to combat its ravages. And Monday morning as the sunrise set all the eastern horizon aglow, the spirit went out to that home of the soul in the skies, and vanquished body entered in to the peaceful rest of death.
Funeral services were held at Willow Grove church near where she died, and of which in life she was the organist. Rev. Weigle, pastor, preaching the funeral discourse. Children who had expected to be her pupils on that day, instead come by the coffin with timid step and gazed on the dead form of their young "school Miss." The flag at the school house near by hung at half-staff. Six young ladies, her companions in life, bore the coffin to the hearse and the long procession took its slow way to the Blandinsville cemetery where the body was laid to its final earthly sleep; the day being not only the burial day of their daughter, but the wedding anniversary of the parents as well. It was a sad wedding anniversary.

Sarah Ellen Biggs Hainline
Macomb Journal, 1894
Mrs. J. Q. Hainline
Last week the JOURNAL gave a paragraphic notice of the death of Mrs. Quincey Hainline, who departed this life at their residence in Hire township, Wednesday, February 14th, 1894, and who was buried Thursday at the cemetery in Blandinsville.
Sarah Ellen Biggs was born in Crawford county, this state, September 14th, 1847. At the age of five years she moved with her parents and settled in Henderson county where she lived until the death of her father, which occurred in the year of 1861. The death of the father caused the separation of the family, and deceased, then fourteen years old, was thrown upon her own resources. She went to Elmwood, Peoria county, where she attended school, working for her board and clothing the meanwhile. She secured a good English education and when but 17 years began teaching school. She taught in Peoria, Fulton and McDonough counties until 1869 and was recognized as one of the foremost educators in these counties. September 12, 1869, she was united in marriage with Quincey Hainline. They were the parents of three children; one died at the age of six months. A daughter, Ethel, age 17 years, died five months ago and a son, Hubert, with the father survives. At the age of 16 years deceased professed religion. She joined the Congregational church at Elmwood, and in 1896 having married and moved to her late residence, she joined the "Willow Grove" United Brethren congregation. Her affliction was brights disease, and for weeks before her death she knew she must die. But the same Christian faith with which she walked through life, supported her down to the valley of the shadows of death and she faced the King of terrors with a smile. True, faithful and obedient to her Lord and Master all the days of her earthly existence, she passed to the beyond, as a tired child goes home.

William McCord
Macomb Journal, July 24, 1884
McCord, William died at the residence of his grandson, Newton Multkey in Hire Twp. aged 75y. He was born in Overton Co., Tennessee. 52 years ago, he came with the family of his father, John McCord, to Illinois and settled in the southern part of Emmet Twp. John McCord died there aged 95 years. Wm. was married and raised a large family of children, only 3 of whom survive him.
Four or 5 years ago, he removed from this county to Kansas where his wife died. He then went to Southern Illinois where he married his 2nd wife, she being the sister of his first wife. In less than 2 years, this lady also died. He came back to McDonough County, last spring. He was buried Monday in the Argyle burial ground.

Fairozina Maude Logan Yard
probably Macomb Daily Journal
Colchester Woman Dies At Mackinaw
Mrs. Fairozina Maude Yard of Colchester, formerly of Macomb, died about 9:00 p.m. yesterday at Oak Knoll sanitarium at Mackinaw, Ill., where she had been a patient for the past two months. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Dodsworth Funeral home here. Interment will be at Oakwood cemetery. Rev. Lee Maynard of Camp Point will officiate.
Mrs. Yard was born October 21, 1879, near Rushville, and was the eldest daughter of Lewis M. and Sarah (Hightower) Logan. As a child she suffered a strike of paralysis from which she never fully recovered. She moved with her family to a farm near Colmar in 1889 and attended North Colmar school for five years. In 1894 they moved to Macomb, where she attended high school and the Meyer and Miller Normal school. Mrs. Yard was one of the first nurses to enter training at the Phelps hospital.
She was married March 12, 1902, to John Wm. Yard and lived in Montana for 17 years, returning to Illinois in 1919.
Surviving are the following ten children: Winnie Mae Robinson, Harold and Erval Yard, Peoria; Clifford L. Yard and Jobe Alvin Yard, New York; Revy A. Yard, East Peoria; Virgie E. Hupfer, Burlington, Ia.; Sarah Lucille Wilson, Monmouth; Duane Yard, Colchester; Garnet Yard, serving in the army overseas. She also leaves the following five brothers and sisters: Herman Logan, Vancouver, Wash.; Everett Logan, Spokane, Wash.; Mrs. Olive Lofgren, Paris, Tex.; Mrs. Verna Duggan, Long Beach, Calif.; Mrs. Edith Lewis, Lewistown, Mont.

James Lewis ANDERSON
died: February 04, 1966
probably Macomb Daily Journal
J. Lewis Anderson, 90, Of Macomb, Dies
J. Lewis Anderson, 90, a retired mail carrier of 503 S. Johnson St., died about 5:35 p. m. Thursday at McDonough District Hospital where he had been a patient since Jan. 1 when he fell and sustained a fracture of his hip.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The Rev. Richard Newhall will conduct the services. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
Mr. Anderson was born Jan. 14, 1875 at Sciota, the son of William and Amanda Hainline Anderson. He had resided his entire lifetime in McDonough County, moving to Macomb in 1903. He served as a mail carrier on Route 1, after accepting the position as carrier in 1903. He served 31 years as a carrier before retiring in 1934.
He was a member of the Macomb Methodist Church and the National Association of Retired Civil Employees. He married Frances Yard Oct. 15, 1904. She died in 1948.
Surviving are two daughters, Miss Winona Anderson of Macomb and Mrs. Mildred Fentem of Palos Heights, a son, Wendell Anderson of Chicago, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two half brothers, Edward of pilot Mound, Iowa, and Johnny of Boone, Iowa and a half-sister, Mrs. Agnes Neff of St. Joseph, Mo. Three half brothers, Tom, Albert and William, and a sister, Margaret, died previously.

Mary Isabel Hainline Griffith
probably Macomb Daily Journal
IN MEMORIAM
Note: The following tribute is written of the late Mary Isabel Griffith, nee Hainline, who was the daughter of one of the early pioneers of the Spring Creek settlement.
She was one of a family of eleven, the fifth in the line of the descent. Born Dec. 10, 1845, dying at 6245 Delong Pre Ave., Hollywood, Calif., May 1st, 1936, at the advanced age of 90 years and 5 months. Her early life was spent in the log cabin of her birth, where she endured the hardships that built up a physical constitution which enabled her to live to the advanced age of over 90 years. Her primary education was in the log school house near the spring that bubbled near the spreading beech. The more advanced education consisted of a year at the Blandinsville Seminary, then instruction under Daniel Branch and wife at Macomb's first Normal school. For a number of years she was one of McDonough county's school misses.
In September, 1867, she was married to Captain B. A. Griffith, a soldier of Civil war; moved to Blandinsville for two years, then to a farm near Sciota, where three daughters were born; Edna, Effie and Ethel; from there to Sciota where her husband died suddenly of a apoplectic stroke. From there with her daughter to Austin, a suburb of Chicago, where she became a parishioner as well as an acquaintance of the celebrated Divine Frank Gunsaulace. A few years there, then to a homestead in the Snake River valley near Boise, Idaho, and from there with the two daughters, Edna and Ethel, to Hollywood, Calif., the home of the moving picture kingdom, as well as the tabernacle of California's monumental fraud and mountebank, Sister Aimee Semple McPherson. She has made twelve journeys across the western continent, visiting all the show places along the way. A few, to-wit: Glacier and Yellowstone parks, the Grand Canyon, the Monte Carlo of Mexico, and the Golden Gate, and many other places of note. Quite a globe-trotter with a mind full of experiences and a gift of words which made her a splendid entertainer.
She leaves only two of the original brothers and sisters: Mrs. W. J. Sticklin and Quincy Hainline, both of Macomb.
So, Sister Belle, your last visit has been made, the last kindness has been rendered, work all done and the tired hands folded and the mortality is laid close beside the loved one 'neath the trees, where the wild flowers bloom, where the last songs of earth will be chanted by your side in the tomb. So., Sister Belle, goodbye and farewell. Bro. Quince.

William Henry Anderson
Many Mourn Passing Of Late Oogden Man; Services Held Wednesday for Wm. Henry Anderson; Interment Made at Glenwood Cemetery
Funeral services for the late Wm. Henry Anderson were held on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at the late residence in Ogden conducted by the Rev. Morris of the Primitive Methodist church of Angus. In these services, he was assisted by Rev. W. C. Tyrrell, Rev. Chas. Davis and Rev. Roy Nelson of Boone. The singers for the services were from the Primitive Methodist Church of Fraser and Mrs. E. G. Carlson and Mrs. Thomas Walker of Ogden who sang "Gates Ajar." The pallbearers were members of the local union No. 2433, United Mine Workers of America, and were: Messrs Chas. Gallager, Albert Schrader, Tom Walker, Andrew Johnson, Andrew Bowman, and Ed Lindholm. Interment in Glenwood cemetery at Ogden.
His Life Sketch
William Henry Anderson was born in Castle Eden, Durham county, England, November 29, 1848 and died at his home in Ogden, Iowa, January 24, 1925 at
the age of 76 years one month and 25 days.
He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife and six sons, James L. of Macomb, Ill., William of Florence, Colo., Thomas, Johnnie and Albert of Ogden, Iowa, Edward of Fraser, Iowa and one daughter Mrs. Agnes Beaumont of Maysville, Mo., and 25 grandchildren. Also two sisters Mrs. J. W. Jopling of High Bridge, Iowa and Mrs. F. E. Spooner of Los Angeles, Calif. He was a miner most of his life having labored in the coal mines about 66 years and retired because of failing health about a year before his death.
Note: William Henry Anderson lived in Macomb in 1870's, married Amanda M. Hainline.

Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson Webster
Elizabeth Webster was born at Querlentine, Scotland, Sept. 22, 1816, and died at the home of her son, Samuel Webster, in Colchester, Sept. 22, 1908. She came to St. Louis in 1849, and to Colchester in 1857.
She was twice married, the first time to James Thompson, who died shortly after coming to this country. Her second marriage was to John Webster, who has also preceded her to the Great Beyond. She was the mother of eleven children, nine girls and two boys, of whom four are living: Isabella Meyer, of St. Louis, Sarah Yard of McDonough county, Agnes Baglin of Russellville, Ark., and Samuel Webster, of Colchester.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Cory at the M. E. church this afternoon. Interment at Mt. Auburn.
In her last sickness she often repeated the following verse:
The hour of my departure has come.
I hear the voice that calls me home.
At last, O Lord, let trouble cease
And let they servant die in peace.

Mrs. Elizabeth Webster died Tuesday afternoon at her home in Colchester, aged 92 years. The funeral will be held at the M. E. church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. N. E. Cory: interment in Mt. Auburn cemetery.
Deceased was born in Scotland, coming to this country many years age, locating first at St. Louis and moving to Colchester in 1857 where she had since resided. Following the death of her husband she conducted a drug store in Colchester for some time. Her second husband died eight years ago, she being twice married. She is survived by these children: Samuel of Colchester, Mrs. Agnes Baglin of Russellville, Ark., Mrs. Job Yard of Emmet township, Mrs. Belle Meyers of St. Louis.

Mrs. Louisa Yard
probably Macomb Daily Journal
Mrs. Louisa Yard, one of the oldest residents of this city, died Saturday evening in the Phelps hospital, following an illness of eleven months, with a fractured hip. Her age was 91 years, 8 months and 22 days. Funeral services will be held from the Presbyterian church, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be made in the Oakwood Abbey. Rev. W. T. Rodgers will officiate.
Deceased was born, Dec. 28. 1832, in Oneida county, N. Y. When thirteen years old she removed to this county with her parents, and settled seven miles west of Macomb. In 1894 she removed to Macomb, where she has since made her home. Deceased was married Dec. 28, 1854 to Thomas Yard, who preceded her in death on Nov. 1, 1923.
Deceased is survived by four children, Mrs. Clara Kelly, Mrs. Jessie Ledgerwood, Dr. E. L. Yard and Truman Yard, all of Macomb.

Alfred Swanson
died: September 24, 1889
Alfred Swanson, son of Andrew Swanson, aged two years, ten months and six days, died Tuesday and was buried Wednesday. Its disease was diphtheritic croupe.

Alma Swanson
died: October 2, 1899
Alma Swanson, died, Wednesday, Oct. 2, Alma, the nine months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Swanson, of diphtheria. This is the second child lost in the family with this disease within little more than a week.

Andrew Swanson
Andrew Swanson was born February 5, 1850 at Cattsy, Sweden, and died January 6, 1909, at his home near Colchester, Illinois. He came to America in 1876, locating at Colchester, where he has lived ever since.
In 1873, he was married to Mary Sands, and to this union ten children were born, three dying in infancy, and Edith at fourteen years of age. He survived by his wife, Mary, Mrs. Anna Fenton, of Blandinsville, Albert of Macomb, and Elmer, Oscar, Flora, Clyde and Cliff Swanson of Colchester. Brother Swanson was saved about three years ago and has belong to the Free Methodist church for about fourteen months. The Christian life that he has been living during the past few years is the bright side to his life and fills our heart in the hour of his death, with a buoyant hope that we shall meet him where tears will not flow and death cannot come. Let us meet him there.
The funeral was conducted at the Free Methodist church in Colchester, by the pastor, F. E. Bennet on Friday, January 8.

Anna Swanson Fentem
died: August 23, 1967
Mrs. Anna Fentem, Services Friday
Services were held Friday at Jones Mortuary in Colchester for Mrs. Anna Fentem who died August 23rd at the District Hospital in Macomb. Rev. Ray Nowlin officiating and burial was in Mt. Auburn cemetery.
Mrs. Fentem was born in Colchester October 4, 1876 and lived her entire life there. She was the daughter of Andrew and Mary Sands Swanson. She married George Fentem in 1899, he is deceased and she is survived by five children, Mrs. Audrey Webster, Cecil Fentem and Damon Fentem of Colchester, Mrs. Goldie Gibbs of North Hollywood and Marlin Fentem of Palos Heights, also by two brothers, Albert Swanson of Colchester and Cliff Swanson of East Peoria. Three brothers, Clyde, Oscar and Elmer and a sister, Mrs. Flora Carmack are deceased.

Elmer Swanson
died: February 08, 1952
Elmer Swanson
Elmer Swanson, age 77, passed away at the Phelps hospital where he has been a patient for ten days Friday, February 8. He had been in ill health for the past three years.
Funeral services were held at two-o'clock Sunday afternoon February 10, at the Colchester Christian Church with Rev. Ernest Louderman officiating. Herbert Hulson sang two solos, "Let the Lower Lights Be Burning" and "In the Garden." Casket bearers were Damon and Cecil Fentem, Paul Everett, Robert and Kenneth Swanson. Burial was in Mt. Auburn cemetery.
Mr. Swanson was born in Sweden on April 21, 1874, a son of Andrew and Mary Sands Swanson and came to America with the family at the age of two years.
He has always lived in Colchester where he worked as a coal miner for over 50 years. On Sept. 19, 1900, he was married to Maggie M. Fentem who survives with the following children: Virgil of Ottawa, Orville, Elmer and Mrs. Lucille Nelson of Colchester, Elma Quaife of Birmingham and Hilda Meyers of Sciota.
He leaves six brothers and sisters, Albert and Oscar Swanson, Mrs. Anna Fentem and Mrs. Flora Carmack of Colchester, Clyde and Cliff Swanson of East Peoria, 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. One sister is deceased. He was a member of the Colchester Christian Church for many years. The Jones mortuary was in charge of funeral arrangements.

Flora Swanson Carmack
died: April 08, 1960
Mrs. Kreig Carmack
Mrs. Flora Carmack passed away Friday evening at the District hospital. She had been a hospital patient just a few days but had been in poor health for some time.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 11, at 2 PM in the Colchester Free Methodist church with the Rev. R. D. Van Nation officiating. Naomi and Evelyn Rockwell sang "Good Night Here, Good Morning Up There", and "Beyond the Sunset" with Mrs. Irene Haines as accompanist. Pallbearers were Bob and Don Rockwell, Marvin Chalfant, Larry and Richard Cavett.
Mrs. Carmack was born April 10, 1893, in Colchester, a daughter of Andrew and Mary Sands Swanson. She lived in Colchester all her life and taught school for 38-1/2 years at Ragtown, White Flock, Thompson College, Hagan, Argyle, Woodville and Hillsgrove rural schools and in Colchester Grade School. She was a member of the Free Methodist church and an active worker in the church as long as her health permitted. She was married April 24, 1920 to Kreig Carmack who survives. She also leaves four brother, Albert and Oscar Swanson on Colchester, Clyde and Cliff of East Peoria and one sister, Mrs. Anna Swanson of Colchester.
Two brothers, Elmer and Albert, two sisters, Elma and Edith and one infant are deceased.
By her life, she set a wonderful example to the students she taught and her many friends in the Colchester community sincerely mourn her passing.

Oscar Swanson
died: June 10, 1965
Oscar Swanson Dies
Oscar Swanson, 81, of Colchester, died at 1:10 p.m. Thursday, June 10th, at the District Hospital. He was a retired railroad worker.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 13th, in the Chapel of the Jones Mortuary with the Rev. Ray Nowlin conducting the services. Burial was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery.
Mr. Swanson attended the Free Methodist Church.
On October 31, 1912, he was married to Winnie Jane Cox, who is deceased. Surviving are five children, Miss Dena Swanson of Quincy; Kendall of Sciota; Mrs. Marietta Johnson of Lewistown; Everett of Colchester and Ordell of Macomb; three brothers, Albert of Colchester, Cliff and Clyde of East Peoria and a sister, Mrs. Anna Fentem of Colchester. Ten grandchildren also survive.
A son, Paul; a brother, Elmer; a sister, Mrs. Flora Carmack and a grandson died previously.

Leola "Dee" L. Fawcett Russler
Peoria Journal Star
BUSHNELL - Leola L. "Dee" Russler, 89, formerly of Bushnell, died Monday Aug 4, 1997, at Avon Nursing Home.
Born Dec 23, 1907, in Table Grove to Lee and Edna Heaton Fawcett, she married Ralph E. Russier on May 8 1928, in Bushnell. He died Nov. 14 1981. One son, Ralph Jr., three bothers, four sisters, and two half brothers also preceded her in death.
Surviving are one daughter, Dorothy Rhodes of Bushnell, one sister, Nel Bailey of Long Beach, Calif.; three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was a member of Bushnell United Methodist Church.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home in Bushnell, Calling hours will be after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Bushnell cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bushnell Rescue Squad.

Eliza Jane Wetsel Hunnicutt
Mrs Eliza J Hunnicutt ..... died Dec 5 1907 at her home 2 1/2 miles southeast of New Philadelphia ... funeral services held at Point Pleasant church Saturday Dec. 7 and the remains were laid to rest at Point Pleasant cemetery.
Eliza Jane Wetsel was born near Table Grove Jan. 7 1852, she was married to James Hunnicutt Oct 20 1870. To them was born 9 children, two boys and seven girls. Mrs Hunnicutt was converted and joined the United Brthren Church at Point Pleasant schoolhouse in the winter of 1867, before the Point Pleasant Churchhouse was built. She was a consistent and faithful member of the church, and gave her husband the assurance just before she passed away that she was ready to go.
Besides her husband she leaves eight children, namely: Sarah F Thomas, Edward Hunicutt, Lucretia Hunderboff, Mary E Spangler, Elsa B Hamm, Eliza J Hunnicutt, and Danna J Hunnicutt. One daughter Martha died in 1891. Six brothers, John N., and Christopher George, William, Daniel and Granville Wetsel and two sisters Mrs. Mary Bryan and Mrs. Sarah Sinnett survive her.
A brother Abel Wetsel died a year ago last August. His death was the first in a family of 10 children.
The parents of the deceased came to Illinois from Virginia in 1845. Seven of their children were born in Illinois and three in Virginia. With the exception of one son, William Wetsel, the children have all lived in adjoining communities.

Mary C. Wetsel Bryan
Mary C. Bryan was the daughter of George and Sarah Wetsel and was born in Augusta Co, VA August 18 1841 and departed this life February 26 1915...at her home in Fulton County two miles .... from New Philadelphia aged 73 years six months and eight days.
Mrs Bryan was the sixth child of a family of ten, seven boys and three girls all living to manhood and womanhood only four remain, Christopher Wetsel near Adair, William H. Wetsel, Harveyville, Kans, Mrs. Sarah Sinett near Bardolph, Granville L Wetsel, New Philadelphia.
The deceased when four years of age emigrated with her parents from Virginia to Illlinois and landed in Astoria June 19 1845, and have since resided in Fulton and McDonough Counties; most of the time being spent in their present home in Fulton County.
February 28 1862 she was united in marriage to George W. Bryan who departed this life October 7 1913. This union was blessed with eleven children namely:
Ahaz B., deceased; William S. and Mrs. Myrtle M. Gilliams?, Adair, IL, James, Burlington, IA; George W., Near New Philadelphia; Mrs. Ivy J. Haffner, and J. Newton near the home place; Andrew L. near Bushnell; Mrs. Lena Hunnicutt on the where with their comp????? gave their mother their tender and loving care
in her failing health and extreme loneliness since the death of her beloved companion. She prayed daily that she should be taken to rest and join her loving husband whose death she deeply deplored and with resignation she anxiously waited the Divine call and closing her eyes to earth and its, she peacefully fell asleep.
She also leaves nineteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and in the years hence may the memory of her unselfish devotion make them better men and better women, and her precepts be their guiding star ....
After the funeral services the form of the loving mother was borne by her six sons, William, James, Geo. Newton, Andrew and Leonard to the nearby cemetery where she was laid to rest by the side of her devoted husband on their fifty third wedding anniversary.

Sarah Jane Marrott Peck
Rock Island Argus, January 2 1929
Mrs Sarah Jane Peck
Mrs. Sarah Jane Peck 88, who spent the last 12 years in Rock Island and Moline, died of influenza yesterday in the home of her daughter Mrs. Artie VanDiver of Cicero, Ill. She had been ill since a week before Christmas.
Sarah Jane Marrott was born in Ohio on Feb. 8 1840, and was married to Orin Peck in Alexandria Mo on Jan 15, 1857. This couple resided in Macomb, Ill, until the death of Mr. Peck nearly 12 years ago. Since that time Mrs. Peck resided with daughters in Rock Island, Moline, and Cicero. She was a member of the Fifteenth Avenue Christian church, Rock Island.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Artie VanDiver of Cicero, Mrs Caddie Gamage of Oak Park, Ill;, Mrs. Birdie Filbert of Stockton, Calif., and Mrs Walter Kline of Moline; two sons, Lee Peck of Macomb and Jack Peck of Plymouth, Ill.; a sister Mrs. Pheby Foster of Moline; a brother B T Marrott of Alexandria, Mo., 22 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The body will be taken to Macomb, Ill, tonight, where the funeral services will be held Friday afternoon. Interment will be in the Oakwood cemetery, Macomb.

Orrie Young
died: August 14, 1956
Orrie Young, 74, of Industry, Dies
Orrie Young, 74, of Industry, died Sunday morning at St.Francis Hospital after a long illness. He had been seriously ill for a week. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Industry Methodist Church. Burial will be in Industry Cemetery. The Rev. R. H. Muelder will conduct the services.
Young was born July 27, 1882, in Industry, a son of James Porter and Margaret Ann Justus Young. On Jan 14, 1911, he married Pear Richey, who survives. He resided in McDonough County all his life except for 15 years when he lived in Schuyler County. He was a retired farmer and merchant. He resided in Industry fir 24 years and operated a grocery store there for a number of years. He is also survived by a brother, Ed Young of Industry; a half-brother, Ira Young, Decatur; a sister, Mrs. Grace Bridges, Blandinsville; and a half-sister, Mrs. Nellie Logan, Arcola. A brother, Willis Young, and a sister, Myrtle, died previously.
Friends may call at the Clugston Funeral Home in Macomb until noon Tuesday and then at the Young residence in Industry.
from Kathleen Stoneking Cooper

Rushville Times, August 1956
Funeral Services For Orrie Young, 74, Held At Industry Wednesday
Orrie Young, of Industry, a retired farmer and merchant, and a former resident of the Rushville community, died Sunday morning at St. Francis hospital, in
Macomb, following a long illness. He was 74 years old.
He was born July 27, 1882, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Porter Young, in Oakland township, Schuyler county. He married Pearl Ritchey, Jan. 14, 1911. He had
resided in McDonough county the last 15 years and for a time operated a grocery store at Industry.
Besides his wife, he leaves one brother, Ed, of Industry; one sister, Mrs. Grace Bridges, Blandinsville; a half-brother, Ira Young, Decatur, and a half-sister, Mrs.
Nellie Logan, Arcola.
from Kathleen Stoneking Cooper

Permelia "Anna" Anna Standard Young
died: February 2, 1968
Mrs. Anna Young, 73, of Industry Dies
Mrs. Anna Young, 73, of Industry died at 11:20 a.m. today at McDonough District Hospital. She had been in poor health three years and seriously in the past three months.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p. m. Sunday at the Clugston Funeral Home in Macomb, the Rev E. L. Dunavin officiating, and burial will be in Industry Cemetery.
Mrs. Young was born March 20, 1894, in Eldorado Township to William Ambrose and Lulabelle Payne Standard. She was a lifelong resident of the Industry
community and had lived in town since 1957. She was a member of the Industry Methodist Church and was a 54-year member and past noble grand of the Rebekah Lodge.
She was married at Macomb Dec 24, 1910, to Edward Young, who survives with six children, Cleone Young of Cheyenne, Wyo., Mrs. Glen (Eileen) Russell of Adair, Mrs. Ray (Ila) Price of Macomb, Gerald Young of Galva, Mrs. John (Betty) Adair of Colchester, and Lyle Young of Bushnell; 16 grandchildren, and 22 grt grandchildren. Three brothers, William and Orlo Standard and an infant brother, and one sister, Mrs. Grace Anstine, are deceased. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p. m. Saturday at the funeral home, where friends may call after noon Saturday.
from Kathleen Stoneking Cooper

Elizabeth Spear/Speer Shelton
Elizabeth Spear {Speer}, dau. of George Spear {Speer} and wife of S. C. {Sebert Crutcher} Shelton died Sep 13, 1835, age 19 years and 8 months. Buried Spring Creek Cemetery.

William H. Campbell
Rushville Times, August 5, 1915
William H. Campbell, whose home was in Macomb, was found dead in his bed at the Soldier's Home at Quincy and was buried at the Home cemetery. He was a member of Co. B 16th Ill. Vol.

Thomas A. Sargent
Rushville Times, November 16, 1961
Thomas A. Sargent, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester A. Sargent, former residents of Rushville who since 1953 have made their home in Macomb, was one of three young men of the latter city who were killed Saturday about 11:30 p.m. when their car, traveling at a high rate of speed left the Blandinsville-Tennessee blacktop road in McDonough County.
Sargent, along with Carl D. Williams, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ozro Williams of Macomb, were instantly killed. Dale L. Dilts, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Dilts, was fatally injured and died about three hours later in McDonough district hospital without gaining consciousness. State police reported that the southbound car, owned by Dilts, veered off the highway into a drainage ditch on the east side of the road, tore up a section of fence, rolled sideways then somersautled end over end, clipping a utility pole 14 feet above the ground. All three of the young men were thrown from the car, the body of one being found 150 feet beyond the wrecked automobile.

Sarah A. McNealey DeCamp
Rushville Times, September 3, 1914
Macomb Journal: Mrs. Sarah DeCamp died Saturday night of dysentery, with which she had been ill for about ten days. She was taken ill very suddenly about ten days ago and was brought to the Annex hospital last Thursday that she might be given the best of care, but her condition was such that human aid was unavailing.
Her age was 73 years, 10 months and 21 days. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the Jackson street Presbyterian church, Rev. W. T. Reynolds officiating. Interment was made in Oakwood.
Sarah A. McNealey was born Oct. 3, 1840, at St. John, New Brunswick. She was the daughter of Andrew and Sarah McNealey, and with them came to this state, settling near Rushville in 1844. Nov. 22, 1866, she was united in marriage with G. S. DeCamp, now deceased, and they made their home at Industry. She lived there until 1893, since which time this city has been her home. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, which has united with the Presbyterian. She is survived by four sons, Ed and Fred DeCamp of this city, Harry of Spokane, Wash., and Walter of Auburn, Wash.; also one brother, Wm. McNealey of Cedarville, Kan., and one sister, Mrs. Jane Gorsuch of Rushville.

Gartha Maxine Baum Royer
Rushville Times, January 20, 1999
Mrs. Gartha Maxine Royer, 81 of Macomb, died Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, at the Heartland Health Care Center in Macomb.
She was born April 7, 1917, in Astoria, the daughter of John and Mary Burgard Baum. She married Norman L. Royer on Aug. 22, 1936 in Virginia. He survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Lyle D. Royer of Gamaliel, Ark., and Harold Royer of Moline; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Duncan of Spokane, Wash., and Betty Behymer of Altona; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild; five brothers, Ronald Baum of East Moline, Russell Baum of Colombus, Ind., Raymond Baum of Colombia, S.C.; Richard Baum of Quincy; Robert Baum of Ipava; and five sisters, Leona Skiles of Astoria, Margaret Wells of Muscatine, Iowa; Rosalie Harvey of Colombus, Texas; Lola Mae Huff of Coal Valley, and Judy Kellogg of Elmwood. She was preceded in death by one brother, John Rodney Baum, and one sister, Francis Heller.
She was a sorority house mother at Western Illinois University and a member of the Table Grove Community church and was a past district president of the Rebekah's Lodge.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home in Macomb with Rev. Charles Hughes officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Diabetes Foundation or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Darlene Foster Vogler
Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 13, 1999, Page 9, column 4
Darlene Vogler, 84, of Macomb, died Monday, Oct.11, 1999, at her residence.
She was born Nov.19, 1914, in Sciota Township, McDonough County, the daughter of Olin and Elma Ruth Baker Foster.
She married Roy "Shorty" Vogler on June 10, 37, in Dixon. He died March 23,1979.
She is survived by one sister, of Grace Florine Riggins of Vermont, and numerous nieces.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home in Macomb with Rev. Gred Ford officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood
Cemetery, in Macomb. Visitation is one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Florence E. King Agans
Rushville Times, January 5, 2000, page 13, column 1
Florence E. Agans, 96, of Macomb, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
She was born Sept. 16, 1903, in Schuyler County, near Rushville, the daughter of Adam and Lydia Egbert King.
She married Earl Agans on Dec. 15, 1921, in Macomb. He preceded her in death on March 13, 1987.
She is survived by three daughters, Frances Phares of Macomb, Mrs. Pauline Canavit of Rock Island, and Mrs. Bob (Gladys) France of rural Industry; two sons, Edward Agans of Bushnell and Wayne Agans of Macomb; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Kenneth King, of Galesburg.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, Gerald and Robert, six brothers, Elmer, Eddie, Artie, Alfred, Fred and Clarence King, four sisters, Helen Buck, Gladys Junhke, Hazel Rasenow, and Doris King. She had lived her early life in Rushville. She then moved to Frederick, and then to Macomb in 1929. She had worked for Rainbow Cleaners for one year in 1937. She also worked for Hillyer Cleaners and Sweeney Cleaners for 17 years, and for the dietary department at McDonough District Hospital for three years. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Macomb for many years. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb. Gene Fields officiated and burial was at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb. Memorials may be made to a church of the donor's choice.

H. Richard Blansett
Rushville Times, December 8, 1999, page 15, column 3
H. Richard Blansett, 77, of Sciota, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, at his home.
He was born Oct. 6, 1922, in Chicago to Harold and Mary Moores (Decker) Blansett. He married Leona Hickman on Oct. 25, 1942, in Missouri. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Gary Blansett of Macomb and Wayne (wife Roberta) Blansett of Sciota; one daughter, Mary Ann Elder of Arlington, Texas; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Bob Blansett of Macomb.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one great-grandchild.
Richard lived in Sciota for 43 years, where he farmed. He was a member of the Sciota Christian Church, Good Hope-Sciota Lions Club and was a Marine Veteran of World War II.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb with Rev. Tim Platt officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb. Memorials may be made to either the Sciota Christian Church or the McDonough District Hospital Hospice.

Rev. Donald E. Skiles
Rushville Times, Wednesday, December 1, 1999, page 15, column 2
The Rev. Donald E. Skiles, 95, of Colchester, died Monday, Nov.29, 1999, at Argyle Lake Nursing Center in Colchester. Services are pending at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria.

Rushville Times, December 8, 1999, page 15, column 3
Rev. Donald E. Skiles, 95, of Colchester, died at 5:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, at the Argyle Lake Nursing Center in Colchester.
He was born April 22, 1904, in Browning Township, Schuyler County, to James Allen and Rose Ann (Stambaugh) Skiles.
He married Garnet Clark on Nov. 6, 1924, in Browning. She preceded him in death on Oct. 8, 1997.
He is survived by one daughter, Evangeline (Ray) Allen of Moorpark, Calif.; one grandson; one granddaughter; and one great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers.
He became a Christian at age 15 in the Methodist Church in Browning. After having the flu in 1919, he developed rheumatic fever which damaged his heart so he was an invalid. He healed and was again able to help his father with the farm work as before. He began preaching at age 19 and continued to do so for the next 70 years.
He was ordained by the Assemblies of God, serving as pastor, evangelist, sectional presbyter, hospital chaplain, and nursing home chaplain. In Illinois he pastored churches in Alto Pass, Buckner, Grafton, Astoria, Rushville, West Point, and 13 years in the new church, which was established in Carthage in 1958. In Iowa, he pastored churches in Mt. Ayr, Chairton, Conrad, Grinnell, and eight years in the church Garnet began in Ames in 1936. He preached regular radio broadcasts for many years in Marshalltown, Iowa; and Carthage. He went into semi-retirement in Bowen in 1971, but he still preached or taught Sunday School. He continued his favorite pastimes of playing his electric Hawaiian guitar and raising his garden and flowers as long as he was able. He loved helping people and encouraging them.
Services were held Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999, at the Astoria Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Steve Adamson and the Rev. Clifford Parry officiating. Burial was in the Ridgeville Cemetery in Browning. Shawgo Memorial Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lillian Lucille Smithson Swanger
Rushville Times, January 5, 2000, page 13, column 3
Lillian Lucille Swanger, 83, of Macomb, formerly of Brooklyn, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000, at the Wesley Village Healthcare Center in Macomb.
She was born Sept. 4, 1916, in Waxahachie, Texas, to the late Luther and Tawnie Belle Wortham Smithson.
She married Sherman P. Swanger Dec. 16, 1939, in Shelbyville, Mo.
He survives, along with one daughter, Louise Barrett of Macomb; one son, Jerry Swanger (wife Marilyn) of Brooklyn; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Jean Kittenson of Denver, Colo.; and a brother, Claude Smithson of Bettendorf, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by two great-grandsons, four brothers and three sisters.
She was a life-long homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ in Macomb.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000, at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. with Jack Beard officiating. Burial will be in the Blackburn Cemetery near Brooklyn. Memorials may be given te the Alzheimer's Unit of Wesley Village in Macomb.

Guy Van Ormer
Rushville Times, August 16, 1956
Guy Van Ormer Dies
Guy Van Ormer, son of Hiram and Emma Harris Van Ormer was born Aug. 2, 1885 in Huntsville and passed away Aug. 10, at his home in Quincy, following a long illness. Most of his life was spent in the Huntsville and Macomb area having lived in Quincy only the past few years. On Dec. 8, 1918 he was united in marriage to Carrie Williams. To this union was born one son, George Van Ormer and one daughter, Mrs. Joyce Sutter, both of Quincy.
Surviving are his wife, the son and daughter, one grandson, Johnnie Van Ormer, two grandaguthers, Deborah and Rebecca Sutter, one sister, Mrs. Esther Burke of Macomb, four brothers, Charles of Huntsville, Arthur of Rushville, Ralph of Granville and Clarence of Rich Hill, Mo. During his illness he confessed his faith in Christ and joined the Methodist church in Huntsville.
Funeral services were held Sunday in Colchester with Rev. W. C. Glasier officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.

Mary Strickland Hare
Rushville Times, December 24, 1964
Rites Held Wednesday for Mrs. Mary Hare, Macomb
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Hare, 73 of rural Macomb were held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul's church. The Rev. Joseph Kelly officiated and burial was in Oakwood cemetery. Mrs. Hare died Saturday morning at her home.
She was born Jan. 9, 1891 in Macomb, the daughter of William and Sarah Ann Corner Strickland. She spent her entire life in and around Macomb. On August 6, 1914 she was married to J. A. Hare. He died in 1958. She was a member of the Catholic church.
Surviving are nine children, Mrs. Charles Icenogle of Macomb, Mrs. Ed Lewis of Beardstown, John Hare of Fargo, N. D., Jack Hare of Madison, Wis., Mrs. Bill Rexroat of Colchester, Mrs. Martha Yerkes of Tucson, Ariz., Jim Hare of Abingdon, Lee Hare of Madison, and Mrs. Dennis Peitzmeier of Macomb; a brother, William Strickland of Quincy; and three sisters, Mrs. Chester Jennings of Macomb, Mrs. Annie Street of Rushville, and Mrs. Vera Blodgett of Greeley, Colo. Also surviving are 34 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

O. F. Piper
Rushville Times, November 15, 1900
Mr. O. F. Piper, one of Macomb's most prominent and highly respected citizens, died last week in his 79th year.

Don J. Sinnock
Rushville Times, February 16, 2000, page 13, column 2
Don J. Sinnock, 75, of Macomb, died Wednesday, Feb. 9 at his residence. He was born Dec. 12, 1924, in Quincy, the son of Milton and Virginia Koch Sinnock. He married Bettie Daniel Williams on Aug. 15, 1946, in Rushville. She survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Rosemary Sue (husband, Dean) Paisley of Chatham and Donna J. (husband, Michael) Ingles of Pontiaç; one son, Marc (wife, Katharine) Sinnock of Indianapolis, Ind.; seven grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; one sister, Pat (husband, Don) Daniel of Ashland; and one brother, Robert of Havana. He owned his own contracting business in Rushville and developed the Parkview Acres subdivision. Later, he was on the staff at the physical plant at Western Illinois University. He was a W.W. II veteran and served in the 26th Yankee Division which landed on Utah Beach in Normandy with General Patton's third army in August 1944. He served in northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe and received a Bronze Star for valor and four Bronze Battle Stars. He also served in the National Guard's 44th Division as 1st Sgt. in Beardstown. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 12 at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home in Macomb with Rev. Mary Roberts officiating and burial with military rites in the Rushville City Cemetery Memorials may be made to McDonough District Hospital's Hospice Program, 525 E. Grant, Macomb, IL 61455.

Inez Fulks Kirk
Rushville Times, December 29, 1937
Mrs. Robert Kirk, Macomb, Died Suddenly Monday
Mrs. Robert Kirk of Macomb, well-known in Rushville where she resided for a number of years, her husband being engaged in the tailoring business, died suddenly Monday morning at 4 o'clock of a heart attack. The deceased before her marriage was Miss Inez Fulks, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fulks of Beardstown. Her husband preceded her in death several years ago. She is survived by one son, Clifford Kirk, who resides in Chicago, and a sister, Miss Irma Fulks, of Beardstown. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at her late home. Burial was in the Oakwood cemetery at Macomb.

Maggie L. Carnes Breen
Rushville Times, December 29, 1937
Former Birmingham Lady Died In Macomb, Dec. 25
Mrs. Maggie L. Carnes-Breen, widow of William Breen and a former resident of Schuyler county, died Christmas morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dwight Reed, in Macomb, after an illness of six months duration. Her age was seventy-three years. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. H. M. Bloomer of Macomb, were held Monday afternoon at the Brooklyn M. E. church. Interment was in the Blackburn cemetery. The following obituary was read at the service: A daughter of J. B. and Martha (Boyce) Carnes, she was born November 16, 1864, near Doddsville. On April 5, 1882, she was united in marriage to William Breen, who preceded her in death. To this union were born seven children, one of whom, Chester, pre-deceased her. Those surviving her are: Mrs. Charles Curtis, Macomb; Shirley Breen, Birmingham; Hancel Breen, Macomb; Mrs. Dwight Reed, Macomb; Mrs. Mans Reed, Macomb; Geneva Lambert, Birmingham. Also surviving are two brothers, George F. and Charles Carnes, and a sister, Minta Harris, all of Coffeyville, Kansas.

Rachel I. Green Humes
Rushville Times, January 26, 2000, page 13, column 2
Rachel I. Humes, 65, of Colchester, died Thesday, Jan. 18, 2000, at her residence. Born Jan. 1, 1935, in Camden to Ivan and Florence Hale Green, she married Zanel E. Humes on Sept. 1, 1951. in Macomb. He died April 16, 1996. She also was preceded in death by one daughter, Alice Kay Humes. Surviving are two sons, Greg (wife, Chris) of Tennessee, and Randy (wife, Terri) of Pinallas Park, Fla.; and two daughters, Mrs. Randy (Pam) Wear and Mrs. Randy (Julie) Schoonover, both of Colchester; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and two sisters, Patsy Brawn and Peggy Brake, both of Colchester. She worked at Denney's Grocery for 33 years, retiring in 1995. Services were Friday at Jones Mortuary in Colchester. The Rev. Mark Wolford officiated. Burial was in Mount Auburn Cemetery in Colchester. Memorials may be made to the Colchester Rescue Squad.

Thomas C. Yard
died: November 1, 1923
McDonough Pioneer Dead; Thos. C. Yard Passes Away Aged 93 Years; Came to This County In 1832 When But a Child - Prominent And Prosperous Farmer
Thos. C. Yard passed away at his home on East Carrol street at 8:45 this morning as a result of a complicated ailment from which he has been sick for some weeks, lacking but one month of being 93 years of age. With the death of Mr. Yard another and among the last of the pioneers of the county, passes on.
Born in Connecticut
While Mr. Yard was born in Connecticut, at Stamford, Dec. 4, 1830, he was the son of English parents, who themselves were emigrants to this country, his father, Job Yard, being a native of Sommersetshire as was also his mother, Frances Chorley Yard. As was the custom of the time to make a considerable fuss over a christening, he was taken to New York City where he was christened in the Old Trinity Church, one of the historic places in New York.
At the age of two years his parents came to this county and located, and since that period he has been identified with the life of this county, that being his home from that time on. His parents came by water the mode of travel most used in those days, coming down the Ohio river and up the Mississippi to Warsaw which at that time was a prominent trading point and port. Debarking, they loaded their goods in a wagon pulled by oxen and came to this county locating on the farm in Emmet township now owned by the heirs of Job Yard, his brother, and occupied at present by Mrs. Sarah Yard. The hardships of the pioneer were undergone and while Thomas was then but a child he took to work early as was the custom in those days. His father lived but six years after he arrived in this county and although worked diligently had but 40 acres of land cleared and under cultivation at that time, so difficult was the work.
The conditions of the pioneers marked the boyhood of Mr. Yard. He worked early and late, subsisted on the frugal meals of the pioneers and built for himself a constitution that stood the ravages of disease for nearly 93 years.
His boyhood, like the description given by Lincoln of his boyhood, was :"the short and simple annals of the poor." But while not blessed with a quantity of the world's goods in boyhood he possessed a will and trained to frugality that meant more to his later success in life that abundant means.
Dec. 28, 1854 he was united in marriage to Louis Phelphs, daughter of the late Lenander Phelphs, a man well known among the pioneers and the man who built the first bridge over the Crooked creek, north of this city, and which stood for years as monument to his workmanship. They went to housekeeping at once on a farm in Emmet township which has ever since been known as the Thos. Yard homestead. Mr. Phelphs was one of the first members of the Presbyterian church of this city and Mr. and Mrs. Yard attached themselves to this denomination. On that homestead, where they spent the major portion of their lives, twelve children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Yard, only four of whom. Mrs. Chas. Yard, Dr. Edmond, Truman and Mrs. John Ledgerwood, all of Macomb, survive.
The Yard homestead at the start combined but 56 acres but good management, frugality, and hard work, combined to the end that when he quit farming a few years ago he possessed 730 acres of land and the homestead had increased from 56 acres to 210. Mr. Yard did not depend on the land alone to furnish the competence for his farm work. He raised stock and studied stock. He profited by his mistakes and the mistakes of others in handling stock and became an excellent judge. He also bought and shipped stock and possessed a business acumen that acquired for him a large competence.
But the wanderlust struck him at one time. He tired of the farm and thought there was to be big money in the Golden West and set forth. It was the time when the plains were crossed by wagons and Mr. Yard make the trip in 1863. He stopped in Carson City for some time and then went on the California. He was not pleased with the west, however, as a place of locating and returned home, making the trip, by way of the Isthmus of Panama, as there was no canal at that time. From there he took a boat to New York City and returned to his home in this country.
With the exception of this trip west he resided on his farm for 41 years to the day. He left on Dec. 28, 1895. the anniversary of his marriage and went to California again with wife for five months stay. He returned to this city and located in the brick house on East Carrol street where they resided ever since, and where his aged wife awaits the call which will allow her to join her husband.
Mr. Yard was an ardent Republican all of his life and gave of his time an energy for the party cause he espoused. His friends and neighbors recognized his more than average mentality and his ability to analyze a question and believed in his arguments on a question discussed. He was a man whose honestly was never questioned and enjoyed the confidence of everyone who knew him.
A few months ago, realizing that he had not much longer to remain here as the natural trend of life as he had already far passed the age given mortal man, he disposed of a large amount of his property, dividing it among his children, reserving for himself and his wife all that would be necessary for their care and comfort for the rest of their days. All of this had been accumulated by the toil and hard work of himself and wife during their almost 75 years of companionship.
No eulogy is necessary in his death for his life stands before all as a monument of honesty, frugality and Christian living.
The funeral services will be held from the First Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Rodgers. Interment in the mausoleum in Oakwood abbey.

Job Yard II
died: November 16, 1939
Job Yard, one of McDonough county's well known citizens died about 9 o'clock this morning at his home in Emmet township after a long illness. His death was due to a complicated ailment. His age was 76 years, 10 months and 2 days. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Deceased was born in Mcdonough county May 1, 1836 and continued his residence in this county until the time of his death. He was of English parentage, his father and mother, Job and Frances Chorley Yard being natives of Somersetshire, Southwestern England. He was married in 1873 to Sarah Webster, who survives. When the Civil war waged he became a member of Co. I, 124th Ill. Infantry and served until the close of the war. He leaves besides his wife the following children: I. W. Yard, Montana; Mrs. Lewis Anderson, Macomb; Mrs. Etta Argenbright, Macomb; Mrs. Frank Kennett, Iowa; Lewis Yard, Macomb. He is also survived by two half brothers, Will and J. R. Adkinson, both residents of Emmet township. Mr. Yard was a man of high moral character and stood high in the esteem of his friends. His long extended life was replete with usefulness, not only to his immediate family but to his fellowmen, and he was esteemed for his courtesy, gentleness of manner and for his high moral character and purposeful aim in life. In his death the family have lost a kind and indulgent father, the community in which he resided a splendid neighbor and county a good and useful citizen.

Mary Jane Yard Warren
Mary Jane Yard was born April 16, 1833, died October 2, 1902, age 74 years, 5 months and 16 days. Deceased was married to G. W. Warren, September 9, 1855 in McDonough county, Ill. To this union was born nine children. Seven girls and two boys. Three of whom have gone on before to await the coming of mother on the other side of the river. She united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church when she was about 16 years of age and when she was 27 years old, united with the Christian church and remained a faithful believer until death. She was an actual church worker as long as she was in good health, and loved to be at the house of God, and with his people to praise his name. She leaves husband, six children and twenty grand children and four brothers and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her loss. But what is our loss is her gain. Through over 52 years of wedded life together, she now awaits the coming of her husband on the other shore.
The funeral services were held at the Union church October 2, conducted by W. E. Jones. A large attendance of friends and neighbors but speak the respect in which she was held by all who knew her. May she rest in peace in the land of her Savior.

Levi Hamilton
Macomb Journal, Thursday, April 20, 1882
Death of Levi Hamilton - From By-Stander of yesterday
Levi Hamilton, a well known early pioneer of this county, died recently in Iowa. Mr. Hamilton came to McDonough county in 1883 (should be 1833), and settled in Walnut Grove. He was for many years known throughout the county as an upright and honest man. He was a leading member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and many are the people in this county who in time past have enjoyed the christian hospitality of the deceased and his wife at their home at the old camping ground in Walnut Grove. At the ripe old age of 80 years he has been called from the labors of this world to rest.

Malinda Creel Hamilton
Macomb Journal, Thursday , February 3, 1881
Mrs. Malinda, wife of Levi Hamilton, died at the residence of their son, Uriah, in Shenandoah, Iowa on the 21st day of January, 1881. Her maiden name was Creel, and she was born in Columbia, Ky. Dec. 9, 1809, and was married with Levi Hamilton, Oct. 25, 1825. On Oct. 1833 they left their native state and settled
in Walnut Grove in this county, where they resided for a great many years. About two years ago, they went with their son, Uriah, to Shenandoah, Iowa. The deceased was an earnest worker in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, of which she was a member for more than half a century, and there are few people left among those who were here in the early days of the settlement of this county, who will not remember the kind and Christian like hospitality of Mrs. Malinda Hamilton.

Harrison Hamilton
Died - At the residence of his father at Walnut Grove, McDonough county, Ill., Bro. Harrison Hamilton, on the 29th of January, 1867, in the forty-first year of his age.
Bro. Hamilton professed religion at the first camp meeting held at Walnut Grove in 1838, under the ministry of Rev. Cyrus Haines. He immediately identified himself with the church, of which he served a consistent and worthy member until death. He served the congregation for nearly eighteen years in the office of deacon. Though a man of business and one upon whom many worldly cares rested, he always had time for his official duties. He did not leave all the work of training the congregation to support the minister and enterprises of the church to the pastor, but did much of the work himself. He believed that each member ought to give for the cause of God regularly - a duty which he sought to impress upon the minds of all. His death was peaceful and triumphant. For several days before his death, he was constantly rejoicing in prospect of heaven. He talked with his unconverted neighbors who called to see him, manifesting a deep concern for their salvation.
In his death the dear sinner has lost a praying friend, the community a worth citizen, the church a faithful officer, his family a loving husband and a kind father. His loss is felt in every place he filled and every relation he sustained in life. Farewell, Bro. Harrison, triumphant servant of the Lord! we will remember your earnest request, and will try to meet you in heaven. J. W. Carter

Rachel Ballance HAMILTON
Rachel Ballance was born 14, 1828 in Lincolnshire, England. Died March 25, 1910 at her late resident in McDonough County, Illinois. She had reached the ripe old age of 81 years, 8 months, and 11 days. Her last illness was not of long duration and yet for some time she had been gradually failing. The passing of her spirit, however, at this time was not expected as some hope ................ those who had the joy of her association. ... education in the public school of Macomb. As a mother she was ideal, neighbor none could excel her, as a friend she was loyal and ? She is survived by her two sons J. F. and W. L. of near Good Hope and four sisters: Miss Mary Ballance, and Mrs. C. W. Thory of Stuart, IA., Mrs. Elizabeth Miller of Galesburg and Mrs. Rebecca Brockway of Hazen, Ark. And the grandchildren and great grandchildren mentioned above. The funeral was held from the late resident at 2 p.m. March ? The Rev. L.D. Lasswell officiating.
Interment was made in the Good Hope cemetery, a large concourse of relatives and friends attended her last sad rites.

Ellis Hamilton
Macomb Journal, February 1895
Died in Arkansas
Ellis Hamilton, who went from his home in Good Hope to Arkansas and thence to Texas for his health in the early winter, and whose brother, J.F. Hamilton, went to his sick bed a few weeks later, word coming that the patient was sinking slowly -- died Thursday last in Arkansas, at Hazen, we believe and the body was brought home Sunday. The last news the Journal had from Mr. J.F. Hamilton they were in Texas, but with the intention of starting north when the patient was able. They had doubtless come as far as Arkansas, where the brother died. Mr. Hamilton was met at Bushnell yesterday by the Odd Fellows lodge of Good Hope, who took charge of the remains of his dead brother. The funeral will be held tomorrow at Good Hope. Deceased was a single man and about thirty years of age.

Albert W. Hamilton
Died - Feb. 5. 1864, Albert W. Hamilton, son of H. and R. Hamilton of Walnut Grove, Ill. aged 13 years.
Albert was an interesting boy, of more than ordinary intellect for one of his age. He was a diligent scholar, took great delight in the Sabbath school of which he was a constant attendant. Among his playmates he was affable and kind, and consequently was greatly endeared to them. In the family he was obedient and quiet. He was truly a good boy: but death claimed him and took him away from the family, the school and the associates of his youth. The following verses were handed me by his mother with the request to attach them to the above obituary:
"Alas! thou art gone - and forever,
From earth and thy labors of love, Thy fond presence we ne'er shall recover,
To point us to mansions above; Thy voice which to us was so charming
And soft as the dove's soothingly, Has ceased with its accents to cheer us
And gladden our sorrowful way.
"Ah! ne'er shall we greet thy returning
Tho' oft we regret thy delay; No sighing or sorrowful yearning
Will shorten thy wearisome stay, Yet thy spirit in realms of bright glory
With the ransomed its harp will resound, Repeating the heavenly story ---
"Tho' once I was lost - now I'm found."

William Levi Hamilton
William Levi Hamilton, son of Harrison and Rachel Ballouce {Ballance} Hamilton, passed away at Biloxi, Miss., Monday evening. Dec. 26, 1927 of heart failure.
He was born in Walnut Grove township, Mar. 1, 1855, being at the time of his death, 72 years, 9 months and 26 days of age. His father died when he was a small lad and he lived with his mother until her death, Mar. 10, 1910. Since then he has made his home with the exception of the coldest winter months he spent at Biloxi, Miss. William Levi was the last surviving member of the Harrison Hamilton family, his parents, brothers and sisters preceding him in death many years ago. He was never married.
He leaves to mourn his death one niece and six nephews, Mrs. Edith Kirkpatrick, Balboa Heights, Canal Zone, Panama; Andrew W. Hamilton, Jansen, Canada; Arthur A. Hamilton, Santa Monica, Calif.; Ray H. Hamilton, Good Hope, Ill.; Keith and Wilford Montgomery, Jacksonville, Ill., and Frank Montgomery, Somerset, Penn., besides a number of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church at Good Hope, under the auspices of The I.O.O.F. of Good Hope. Interment in the Good Hope cemetery.

Joseph Franklin Hamilton
Macomb Journal, hand written in Dec. 1, 1918
Joseph Franklin Hamilton died yesterday at the home of his son Ray at Good Hope, aged 64 years, 11 months and 29 days. No arrangements have been made as yet for the funeral services, but interment will be made at Good Hope. Death was the result of a long period of confinement with paralysis which he had borne patiently. He was born December 3, 1852 near Good Hope and has always lived in that vicinity. He was married on March 5, 1879 to Anna L. Allison who is deceased. He has been a member of the Presbyterian church since early childhood and in his passing away McDonough county loses a highly respected man and worthy citizen. Since the death of his wife a few years ago he has made his home with Ray Hamilton, a son of Good Hope. He is mourned by three sons, Andrew W., of Jansen, Canada, Arthur A. of Gray, Canada, Ray H. of Good Hope and also one daughter Mrs. Edith B. Kirkpatrick of Washington D.C. One brother, Wm. Levi of Biloxi, Miss., survives.

Anna L. Allison Hamilton
probably Macomb Journal, February 1916
Mrs. J. F. Hamilton of two and one half miles southeast of Good Hope died suddenly Sunday morning about 11 o'clock while entering the Good Hope Presbyterian church.
She preceded her husband into the entrance, he remaining behind to tie up the horse; As Mr. Hamilton came into the vestibule he saw his wife holding her head and then suddenly she toppled over, falling down the steps to the basement. Though he quickly caught hold, he was unable to prevent her from falling. It developed that she had been overcome by an apoplectic stroke and died within a few minutes. A physician was called but she was beyond human relief. She had not been particularly ill, the stroke coming entirely unexpectedly. Her age was 60 years 10 months 17 days.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. Mr. Goff, were held at the ...... Wednesday afternoon ....... interment in the Good Hope cemetery.
Anna L. daughter of Andrew H. and Lucinda Allison was born south of Macomb where she lived with her parents until ? united in marriage, March 5, 1879 with J. F. Hamilton, since which time her home has been near Good Hope, the homestead being two and one half miles southeast of that village. Mr. Hamilton has been in poor health for a year, and following a sale Feb. 22, they expected to leave the farm and live in town.
The deceased was a woman of marked strength of character and possessed of a kindliness that made her loved by everyone. She joined the Presbyterian church in early life and has since lived true to her procession of faith. In her death the community in which she lived feels a keen loss.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Edith Kirkpatrick of Ancon, Canal Zone; three sons Bern of Jansen, Saskatchewan, Can. Arthur of Gray, Saskatchewan, Can. And Ray of Good Hope. There survive also three sisters, Mrs. Abbie L. Bennett, ;of Gooding, Idaho; Mrs. Elizabeth Watson and Miss Flora M. Allison of Macomb; by brothers Eugene Allison, Theodore B. Allison, Thad C. Allison, and Joe H. Allison all of Macomb, and ... grandchildren. Four brothers and one sister are deceased.

Raph Kirkpatrick
probably Macomb Journal, April 1949
Funeral Today
Funeral services were held today at Rochester, N.Y. for Raph Kirkpatrick, 69, former local resident who died Wednesday evening at Rochester, where he had resided for the past several years.
A son of Taylor and Ida Creel Kirkpatrick, he was born on a farm two and one half miles east of Bardolph. He attended school at Western and then went to Iowa, where he taught for several years and was graduated from the college at Ames. Following his marriage in 1910 to Edith Hamilton, he obtained employment in Panama,. and the couple moved there, returning to New York a number of years ago. The widow, two sons, a granddaughter, and three survive. Ray Hamilton of Good Hope is a brother in law.

Mary McLean Hamilton
probably the Macomb Journal, Thursday August 24, hand written Aug. 22, 1905
Death Record
Mrs. Arthur Hamilton died at her late residence, two and one half miles northeast of this city, at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, of uranic poisoning, following premature childbirth. The babe, which weighed but three and one half pounds, is still living. Her age was 20 years.
Funeral services were held at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the residence, conducted by Rev. Crawford of Galesburg, formerly of Good Hope. Interment in the cemetery at Good Hope.
The death is particularly sad, coming as it did and with the babe left motherless. She was sick only about 12 hours and although receiving the best of medical skill the poison could not be allayed, convulsions resulting.
She was only married last Christmas week, the ceremony being performed at Galesburg by Rev. Crawford, their former pastor. Her maiden name was Mary McLean, and she lived at Reed, a small town in Henderson Co.
She leaves, beside her husband and babe, her parents, one brother, William, of Reed, and three sisters, Mrs. White of Kirkwood, Mrs. Harry Clover of Carmen, and Miss Lulu of Reed.

Bern Hamilton
From a Macomb paper, March 1944
Former Resident Dies in Saskatchewan
Word has been received by relatives here of the sudden death of Bern Hamilton of Jansen, Sask., Ca. last Friday. Funeral services were held Tuesday at that place.
He was the son of Frank and Anna Allison Hamilton and was born in Walnut Grove township in 1879. In 1902 he was married to Mettie C. Ellis, and after living in Macomb township several years they moved to near Jansen, Canada. His last visit to Macomb was in the winter of 1936 37, when he and his wife and two of his daughters spent several months at the home of Mrs. J. F. Ellis.
He is survived by his wife and nine children, all but one of whom lives in Canada. One daughter, Mary Catherine, resided in Macomb with her grandmother while attending Western several years ago. One son John, graduated from Oklahoma A. M. college and is now at lieutenant (j.g.) in the U. S. navy.
He is also survived by two brothers, Ray of northeast of Macomb, and Arthur of California, and one sister, Edith Kirkpatrick of New York.

Ray Harrison Hamilton
probably Macomb Journal, Sept. 1957
Ray H. Hamilton, 68, of Good Hope dies
Ray Harrison Hamilton, 68, of Good Hope died suddenly at 9:10 p.m. Saturday at the St. Francis Hospital following an illness of one week. He had been in the hospital two days. His death was attributed to a blood clot in the pulmonary artery.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Clugston Funeral home, the Rev. Cortley Burroughs officiating. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery.
Mr. Hamilton was born July 16, 1889 to Anna Allison and Joseph Franklin Hamilton, and had been a lifelong resident of the Good Hope community. He was a retired cattle feeder and had lived in Good Hope since 1946. He married Nina M. Purdum May 10, 1910.
Mr. Hamilton was a charter member of the farm bureau which he had helped organize in this county. He attended Western Academy and Western Illinois State Normal majoring in manual arts. He was a leader in 4 H club work for 10 years; a member of the board of education in Good Hope for 39 years; a member of the Good Hope Lodge 617 AF AM; Illinois Council No. 1, Knoxville; Royal Arch Masons of Illinois Macomb Morse chapter 19; and the Macomb Commandery 61, Knight Templar, He joined the Good Hope Presbyterian Church during his youth.
Surviving in addition to the widow are two children, William Hamilton of Good Hope and Mrs. Helen Collins of Morrison and four grandchildren. Two brothers, Arthur Hamilton and Welbern Hamilton, and one sister, Mrs. Edith Kirkpatrick are deceased.
Friends may call at the funeral home. The family will meet friends from 7:00 - 9:00 tonight.

Nina Purdum Hamilton
probably Macomb Journal, May 1979, Hand written on side: Hamilton, Nina 20 Oct. 1888 - 16 May 1979
Mrs. Nina Hamilton
Funeral services for Mrs. Nina Hamilton will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Sargents Funeral Home in Macomb with the Rev. Kenneth Mortonson officiating. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at Sargents after noon today and the family will meet with friends from 7-9 p.m. Thursday.
She was born Oct 29, 1888, in Gladstone, Michigan., the daughter of Samuel Elliott and Alice Knight Purdum. She also lived in Scotland Township, Macomb, and Walnut Grove before moving to Good Hope in 1946. She was one of seven city school pupils who were given scholarships to attend the Western Training School. She was a member of the B.P.W. Club, the Good Hope Womens Club, the Presbyterian Church and was a Charter Member of Home Extension Services.
Mrs. Hamilton was married May 19, 1910, in Macomb, to Ray H. Hamilton. He died Sept. 14, 1957.
She is survived by one son, William E. Hamilton of Good Hope; one daughter, Mrs. Glen (Helen) Collins of Mesa, Ariz.; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd; a half brother, Charles Purdum; a sister, Mrs. Marie Kirkpatrick and a grandson.

Melissa Pennington Sellers
Macomb Journal
Melissa Sellers died Sept. 2, 1901 at about 2:30 a.m. at the home of her son, M. A. Sellers of Emmet township with whom she lived for a number of years. Her ailment was general disability. Her age was 87 years, 7 months and 25 days.
Melissa Pennington was born June 6, 1814 in Barren county, Kentucky. When about 4 years old she moved with her parents to Crawford county, Indiana. About four years later they moved to Franklin county, Illinois and when 11 years of age moved to Schuyler county and in 1870 came to McDonough county. She was united in marriage to Thomas Sellers Dec. 23, 1833 {Dec. 23, 1832}.
To this union 12 children were born, of whom only three survive: Leroy Sellers of near Rushville, Schuyler county; M. A. Sellers of Emmit township, this county, Melissa Belle Schroeder of Huntley, Neb. Her husband died 46 years ago. She had three sons in the Civil war - John A., Co. B, 84th Reg., Ill. Vol., who was killed at the battle of Stone River; Andrew T. and Leroy were members of Co. A, 10th Mo. Andrew T., after serving three years with his regiment, was mustered out and started home on a vessel called the General Lyon. The vessel and all onboard were lost. Leroy being the only person who lived to return home.
She was one of the earliest settlers in Schuyler County. When she crossed the Illinois river there were only about 14 families then in that county. She was a sister to Joel Pennington, the first {2nd} sheriff of Schuyler county. Mrs. Sellers joined the Methodist church in Schuyler county about 50 years ago, in which faith she had lived ever since.
Funeral services were held at the Guy church Monday afternoon by Rev. T. Brown; internment in the Walker cemetery.
Note: Melissa's mother was Ann Osborn/e and her father was Moses Pennington. M. A. Sellers is Miles Albert Sellers who married Elizabeth A. Strickland October 25, 1874.

Priscilla W. Tomberlin
Macomb Daily Journal, July 26, 1913
Miss Priscilla W. Tomberlin died yesterday in Industry. She was born August 20, 1836 in Industry Twp. to J. B. Clarkey (Hays) Tomberlin. Surviving siblings are Mrs. Elizabeth Sellers of Peoria, Mrs. S. M. Pennington of Industry James F. of Phillipsburg, Kansas.
Note: Died within 24 hours after her sister, Martha E.

Martha E. Tomberlin
Macomb Daily Journal, July 26, 1913
Miss. Martha E. Tomberlin, of Industry, died at Jacksonville Center Hospital July 24, 1913. She was born June 27, 1846, in Industry to J. B. C. (Hays) Tomberlin.
Note: Died within 24 hours before her sister, Priscilla W.

Clarkey Hays Tomberlin
Clarkey (Hays) Tomberlin died July 23, 1879, in McDonough Co. She was born Dec. 10, 1811.

Susannah Tomberlin Pennington
Macomb Daily Journal, Oct, 30, Nov. 1, 1915
Susannah Pennington was found dead in Industry. She was born Aug. 26, 1848 in Industry Twp. to J. B. Clarkey Tomberlin. She married S. M. Pennington. Surviving siblings are James of Kansas and a sister in Peoria, Ill.

Steward McKindra Pennington
January 16, 1919
Steward McKindra Pennington died January 10, in Industry. Born in Industry Twp. to Thos. J. Mary Jane Smithers Pennington on Dec. 30, 1843. He married Susannah Tomberlin in 1874. His children include Zoe at home, Morris Richard of Industry, Mrs. Paul Holmes of Macomb, J. D. of Milford, Iowa, Alonzo, address unknown, Mrs. Florence Cobb of Industry, half-brother Allen Pennington of Phillipsburg, Kan.

Fred Burton Wardell
Rushville Times, Rushville, Illinois Oct. 11, 1939, page 11, c4
Fred Wardell, brother of Mrs.Carl Green of Rushville, IL died Tuesday, Oct. 3, at his home in Macomb, aged 60 years. Funeral Services were at the Assembly of God Church in Macomb, Rev J. Ferguson officiating. Burial in Oakwood cemetery in that city.
Fred Wardell. eldest son of William and Judith Ingles Wardell, was born in Bainbridge Township, Feb 1, 1880, being 57 years of age. He moved from Rushville to Macomb 28 years ago.
On Feb. 24 1903, he married Dora Vancil of Rushville, who with the following children survive: Mrs. Ethel Gray of Rock Island, Mrs. Mary Wilkins of Macomb; William J. of Rock Island. Also surviving is a grandson, William Wardell and a granddaughter, Betty Lou Gray, both of Rock Island. The following brothers and sisters survive: Frank R. and James A. Wardell of Bushnell; George T. of Galesburg, Charles E. of Beardstown; Mrs. Joe Davis of Astoria; Mrs. Carl Green of Rushville; Mrs. Kathry Stevin of Bushnell. In addition to his parents; 1 sister has preceded him in death.
from Judy Gilker

Frank R. Wardell
died: April 18, 1951
Rushville Times, Rushville, Illinois
Frank R. Wardell of Bushnell died Monday
Frank R. Wardell, 68, of Bushnell, formerly of Macomb, died Monday night at the St. Francis hospital in Macomb. He had been ill several weeks and was taken to the hospital Sunday.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Craycraft Funeral home in Bushnell. The Rev George McCowan officiating. Graveside services followed at 3 p.m. in Langford Cemetery near Rushville.
Decreased was born in Schuyler County, Nov. 16, 1882, a son of William and Judith Ingles Wardell, and moved from Macomb to Bushnell about 10 years ago.
He is survived by five brothers and sisters: Mrs. Julia Green and James Wardell of Rushville, Mrs. Gusta Green of Beardstown, Mrs. Bertha Davis of Astoria and Thomas Wardell of Galesburg. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
from Judy Gilker