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[Obits submitted by Sara Hemp unless noted otherwise]

Wilma "Polly" Pauline Stoneking Teel McGlasson
Peoria Journal Star, April 9, 2003
PEORIA - Wilma "Polly" McGlasson, 83, of 724 E. Thrush St., formerly of Macomb, died at 7:24 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.
Born June 1, 1919, in Macomb to Leon and Hazel Fugate Stoneking, she married Carlos Teel. He preceded her in death. She later married Russ McGlasson. He preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by two daughters, Connie Jo Teel and Judy Lynn Teel. Surviving are two sons, James Teel of Peoria and Larry Teel of Herrin; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two sisters, Barbara Heaton and Ann Chenoweth, both of Macomb.
She ran the Pier III Restaurant and Lounge in Chillicothe.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. Ron Green will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home.

Marion Carlos Teel
Peoria Journal Star, October 16, 1993
MACOMB - Marion Carlos Teel, 77, of 402 W. Piper St. died at 11:10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, 1993, at McDonough District Hospital.
Born Dec. 21, 1915, in Industry to James C. and Della Allison Teel, he married Ruby Jennings on Sept. 13, 1947, in Macomb. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, James C. of Peoria and Larry K. of Herrin; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Connie Teel and Judy Teel; five brothers; and six sisters.
He was a World War II Navy veteran and a master sergeant in the Illinois Army National Guard Armory in Springfield from 1947 until he retired in 1975. He was a member of American Legion Post 6, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1921, Elks Lodge and the Moose Lodge, all in Macomb, and the National Rifle Association.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb with military rites conducted by VFW Post 1921. The Rev. James Stovall will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home.

Bennie D. Mordue
Peoria Journal Star, March 14, 1998
COLCHESTER - Bennie D. Mordue, 89, of 960 Reckinger Road, Aurora, formerly of Colchester, died at 9:37 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 1998, at Provena Mercy Center Hospital in Aurora.
Born June 14, 1908, in Colchester to James and Myrtle Nelson Mordue, he married Edith Stoneking. She died Dec. 7, 1993. He later married Bernadine Metsker on July 10, 1957, in Kahoka, Mo. He {She} died Oct. 31, 1997. He also was preceded in death by one daughter, Wanda Konkler, and one brother.
Surviving are one son, Dale of Pequot Lakes, Minn.; one brother, Robert of Peoria; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
He retired from Lyons Metals in Aurora. He was a World War II Army veteran.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Mount Auburn Cemetery. The Rev. Ernest Louderman will officiate. There will be no visitation. Jones Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Bernadine Metsker Mordue
Peoria Journal Star, November 2, 1997
Bernadine Mordue
PLYMOUTH - Bernadine Mordue, 75, of Aurora, formerly of Plymouth, died Friday, Oct. 31, 1997, at Mercy Center Hospital in Aurora.
Born Aug. 11, 1922, in Plymouth to Fred W. and Mary E. Grimes Metsker, she married Bennie Mordue on July 10, 1957, in Kahoka, Mo. He survives. Also surviving are one stepson, Dale Mordue of Pequot Lakes, Minn.; and one niece, Florence Graham of Keokuk, Iowa. One brother and one sister preceded her in death.
She worked for Lyon Metal Co. in Montgomery. She was a member of Plymouth Assembly of God Church.
Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Colchester. The Rev. Ernest Louderman will officiate. Calling hours will be after 8 a.m. Monday at Jones Mortuary in Colchester until service time.

Beacon News, Aurora, IL, November 2, 1997
Deceased Name: Bernadine Mordue
Bernadine Mordue, 75, of Aurora, died Friday, Oct. 31, 1997, at Mercy Center Hospital.
She was born April 11, 1922, in Plymouth, Ill, the daughter of Fredrick W. Metsker and Mary E. Grimes.
She worked at Lyon Metal Co. in Montgomery and was a member of the Plymouth Assembly of God Church.
She is survived by her husband, Bennie Mordue; one step son, Dale Mordue of Pequot Lakes, Minn.; a special niece, Florence Graham of Keokuk, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Walter Metsker; and one sister, Wilma Sigler.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Colchester, Ill. There will be no visitation.
Burial will be at Mt. Auburn Cemetery.
Arrangements were handled by Jones Mortuary, (309) 776-3122.

Edith M. Stoneking Mordue Coghill
Peoria Journal Star, December 10, 1993
Edith Coghill
COLCHESTER - Edith M. Coghill, 83, of Colchester died at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1993, at Elms Nursing Home in Macomb.
Born April 30, 1910, to Fred and Armintha Stoneking, she married Harold Coghill. He preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death one daughter, Wanda Konkler, four brothers and two sisters.
Surviving are one son, Dale Mordue of Mankato, Minn.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She retired from King-Seeley in Macomb.
She was a member of Colchester First Baptist Church.
Graveside services will at 11 a.m. today at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Colchester. The Rev. Ernest Louderman will officiate. Calling hours will be after 8 a.m. today until the time of services at Jones Mortuary in Colchester.

Donald R. Stoneking
Peoria Journal Star, March 27, 2002
Donald Stoneking
PLYMOUTH - Donald R. Stoneking, 61, of 108 S. Virginia St., formerly of the Colchester area, died at 4:40 p.m. Monday, March 25, 2002, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
He was born June 12, 1940, in Industry to Ivan D. and Lois G. Stump Stoneking.
Surviving are one daughter, Kristi Stoneking of Casey; and two sisters, Sandra Stoneking of Plymouth and Peggy Spiker of Terre Haute.
Graveside services will be at ***1 p.m. Thursday at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Colchester. The Rev. Larry Rickard will officiate. There will be no visitation. Jones Mortuary in Colchester is in charge of arrangements.

James R. Stoneking
Peoria Journal Star, June 7, 1997
MACOMB - James R. Stoneking, 85, of 250 N. Bonham St. died at 5:05 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 1997, at McDonough District Hospital.
He was born May 29, 1912, in Macomb to Willis and Lillian Wells Stoneking.
Surviving are two daughters, Sharon Stock of Tempe, Ariz., and Janet Tudryn of Burbank; one nephew, James Stoneking of Alabama, whom he raised; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two sisters, Bessie Butkiewicz and Jessie Stoneking, both of Macomb. He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.
He worked at Amatex in East Moline for 25 years.
A World War II Army veteran, he was a member of American Legion Post 6 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1921. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. today at Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. Michael Fitch will officiate. There will be no visitation. Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Woodrow VanFleet
Peoria Journal Star, August 16, 1992
COLCHESTER - Woodrow VanFleet, 79, of Colchester died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 1992, at Veterans Administration Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.
Born Dec. 20, 1912, in Colchester to Dan and Adie Mae Thompson VanFleet, he married Virginia Stoneking on July 28, 1934, in Mount Sterling.
She survives along with three sons, Danny of Farmington and Larry and Roland, both of Blandinsville; one daughter, Mrs. Clyde (Beth) Farwell of Monmouth; one half brother, Clyde Curtis of Kentucky; one sister, Lola Normandin of Plymouth; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
One grandchild, five half brothers and two half sisters preceded him in death.
A World War II Army veteran, he was a retired construction laborer.
He was a member of the Carthage Veterans of Foreign Wars; Colchester Masonic Lodge 496, AFAM; Quincy Consistory; and Mohammed Temple, Shrine of Peoria.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Jones Mortuary in Colchester. The Rev. Randy Miller will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the mortuary, where Masonic services will be at 8. Burial will be at Mount Auburn Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted.

Virginia Stoneking VanFleet
Peoria Journal Star, August 31, 1995
COLCHESTER - Virginia VanFleet, 79, of Colchester died at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, 1995, at LaHarpe Davier Health Care Center in LaHarpe.
Born July 24, 1916, in Macomb to Orie Q. and Grace M. Baker Stoneking, she married Woodrow VanFleet on July 28, 1934, in Mount Sterling. He died Aug. 15, 1992. She also was preceded in death by one grandson.
Surviving are three sons, Dannie of Farmington, and Larry and Rolland, both of Blandinsville; one daughter, Mrs. Clyde (Betty "Beth") Farwell of Monmouth; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; one brother, Wayne A. Stoneking of Rochester, Ill.; and one sister, Mary Gayle Vliet of Burlington, Iowa.
She worked at Globe Manufacturing in Macomb and also was a homemaker.
She was a member of Colchester-Blandinsville Order of Eastern Star.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Jones Mortuary in Colchester. The Rev. Mark Wolford will officiate. Calling hours will be after 8 a.m. today at the mortuary, where visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 tonight. Burial will be in Mount Auburn Cemetery in Colchester.

Larry L. VanFleet
Peoria Journal Star, October 31, 2006
BLANDINSVILLE - Larry L. VanFleet, age 69, of 200 E. Monroe St., Blandinsville, Ill., died at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006, at his home in Blandinsville.
He was born April 30, 1937, in Colchester, Ill., the son of Woodrow and Virginia Stoneking VanFleet. He married Luella Harding on April 20, 1956, in Blandinsville.
He is survived by his wife, Luella; one son, Eric (Kim) VanFleet of Macomb; two daughters, Teresa (Mike) Cadle of Macomb and Colleen Mason of Downers Grove, Ill.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Dannie (Nita) VanFleet of Colchester; and one sister, Betty Beth (Clyde) Farwell of Monmouth. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, R. Wade VanFleet in 1987, and one brother, Rollon "Ozzie" VanFleet.
Larry had lived his early life in the Colchester area. Following his marriage, he and Luella lived in Blandinsville. He had worked as an operating engineer for Local 649 for many years.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Blandinsville. The Rev. Dean Reeverts will officiate. Burial of ashes will be in the Glade City Cemetery in Blandinsville. The family will meet with friends one hour before services at the funeral home.

Rollon "Oz" W. VanFleet
Peoria Journal Star, December 22, 1997
BLANDINSVILLE - Rollon W. "Oz" VanFleet, 59, of 515 W. Breckenridge St. died at 9:08 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
Born July 29, 1938, in Colchester to Woodrow and Virginia Stoneking VanFleet, he married Carolyn Joyce Downey on Sept. 16, 1957, in Sciota. She survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Roger (Gretchen) Dejaynes of Blandinsville and Mrs. Damon (Pam) Doll Jr. of Bushnell; two brothers, Dannie of Farmington and Larry of Blandinsville; one sister, Beth Farwell of Monmouth; six grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren. His parents preceded him in death.
He was a self-employed barber in Blandinsville for 38 years. He also was a carpet installer in the Blandinsville area for more than 30 years.
He was a member of Blandinsville Masonic Lodge 233, AFAM; Quincy Consistory; and Mohammed Temple, Shrine in Peoria. He served as a Republican precinct committeeman for Blandinsville Township. He also served on several committees of Blandinsville Township.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Blandinsville. The Rev. Richard Hurtgren will officiate. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 tonight at the funeral home, where Masonic services will be conducted at 5:45 p.m. by his Masonic lodge. Burial will be in Glade City Cemetery.

Kenner W. Ross
Peoria Journal Star, June 27, 1993
MACOMB - Kenner W. Ross, 84, of 308 S. Lafayette died at 8:40 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 1993, at Mason City Nursing Home in Mason City.
Born Oct. 5, 1908, in New Philadelphia to Charles N. and Mary Hickson Ross, he married Mabel Lutz on Oct. 28, 1929, in Macomb. She died Aug. 6, 1989. Two brothers also preceded him in death.
Surviving are one son, Richard of Denver; one daughter, Lois Nicodemus of Mason City; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
He was a mechanic for several years. He also was active with the Boy Scouts Council and Macomb YMCA Senior Citizens. He was a member of First Christian Church of Macomb.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home. The Rev. James Stovall will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

Raymond D. Hoyle
Peoria Journal Star, December 28, 2007
Raymond Hoyle
MACOMB - Raymond D. Hoyle, age 96, of Macomb, formerly of Bushnell, Ill., passed away at 9:10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at The Elms in Macomb, Ill.
He was born on Nov. 11, 1911, in Fulton County to William Irven and Eliza Jane Hunnicutt Hoyle. He married Leona C. Shepard in Fulton County on Aug. 31, 1931, she preceded him in death on Sept. 22, 1988.
Mr. Hoyle is survived by three daughters, Melba J. (Ernie) Paul of White, Mo., Elna M. (Chester) Paul of Bushnell, Ill., and Twila C. (John) Stell of Joplin, Mo.; and three sons, Larry D. (Ruth) Hoyle, Leland R. (Diane) Hoyle, both of Bushnell, Ill., and Darrell L. Hoyle of Mount Sterling, Ill.; along with 20 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Enis J. Hoyle of Galesburg, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Dale L.; four brothers, Russell, Delbert, Eugene and V. Irven; along with one granddaughter, Karen R. Hoyle.
He was a self-employed carpenter in the Bushnell area for many years.
Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at the Point Pleasant Cemetery in rural Marietta, Ill.
Martin-Hollis Funeral Home in Bushnell is in charge of arrangements.

Faye Louise Rebman Anderson
Rushville Times, Wednesday, April 5, 2000, page 17, column 3
Faye L. Anderson, 86, of Macomb, formerly of Camden, died Wednesday. March 29, 2000, at the Heartland Healthcare Center in Macomb.
She was born Aug. 24, 1913, in Rushville, to the late Bert and Minnie L. Roudebush Rebman. She married Maurice W. Anderson on Aug. 22, 1936, in Crawfordsville, Ind. He died Oct. 9, 1993.
Mrs. Anderson is survived by one son, Maurice L. "Andy" Anderson (wife Peggy) of Glendora, Calif.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She and her husband farmed in Camden Township in Schuyler County for more than 40 years before retiring. She was a former member of the Bethany Church and the Assembly of God Church, both of Camden.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 31, at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Wayne Bonser officiating. Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Camden United Methodist Church or the Bethany Bible Church.

Archie E. Aten
November 28, 1963
Archie Aten, 70, Dies Suddenly on Monday
Archie Aten, 70, a Scotland township farmer, was found dead in the barn lot at his home about 9:45 Monday morning. He had just finished scooping a load of corn and death is believed to have resulted from a heart attack. He had been in poor health for several years.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Clugston funeral home. The Rev. Vincent Chaffee, minister of Pennington Point church officiated and burial was in Vermont cemetery.
He was born June 5, 1893 near Ray in Schuyler county. He was the son of Daniel Webster and Nola Young Aten. He moved from Schuyler county, to near Industry where he lived for 34 years before moving to Scotland township 16 years ago. He had farmed all of his life.
On Jan. 19, 1918 he married Lora Frye, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Russell Aten of Bushnell, Lavon Aten of Des Moines, Iowa, and Mrs. Anita Sauder of Clearwater, Fla.; six grandchildren; two brothers, Clarence and Robert Aten, both of Macomb; and five sisters, Mrs. Goldie Woodruff, Mrs. Leona Horwedel, Miss Letha Aten, Mrs. Frances Brown and Mrs. Aline Brockley all of Vermont.

Aten, Archie E.
Archie Edwin Aten was born June 5, 1893 near Ray, Schuyler Co., Illinois. He was the son of Daniel Webster and Nola R. Young Aten. On January 19, 1918 Archie married Lora Frye. Lora, born September 16, 1896 in Ray, Ill., was the daughter of Oscar and Luella Montooth Frye.
Archie and Lora moved to the Industry, Illinois area with their family in 1930, farming in Eldorado Township. They moved to a farm in Scotland Township in 1948. It was while living there that Archie passed away Nov. 25, 1963. Lora then moved to Industry, Ill. where she lived for several years before moving to the Everly Home in Macomb. Lora passed away December 6, 1986.
They were the parents of three children: Russell Edwin was born Sept. 2, 1918. He married Constance Kee. They were the parents of two daughters, Gwendolyn and Karen. Details of their family are listed with the Kee family in this publication. Lavon Oscar was born Jan. 5, 1921. He married Marilyn Max They are the parents of two children, Jeffery and Julie. Anita Loraine was born Mar. 10 1923. She married Kenneth Sauder and they later divorced. They were the parents of two children, Gregg and Lisa.
Submitted by Gwendolyn Aten Walters

Cecil Wayne Aten
Possibly Industry Press, Industry, McDonough County, Illinois
Cecil Wayne Aten died May 06, 1919
Baby Killed by Grindstone
The only child of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Aten, formerly residents of Ray, met instant death in a peculiar manner near Macomb on Wednesday of last week. The following particulars are taken from the Macomb Journal:
Cecil Wayne Aten, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Aten, who are employed by Charles Patrick at his farm south of Macomb, died last evening as result of a heavy grindstone falling on its chest.
There were no eye witnesses, but from the appearance it is supposed that the accident happened in that manner. The little fellow was playing around the yard when his mother heard him call "Mamma". She looked and saw he was on the ground with the heavy grindstone lying on him. She lifted it off at once and called to her husband who hurried to her side. It was seen at once that the little fellow was badly injured and neighbors were called who gave all assistance possible. Dr. J. W. Hermetet was summoned and arrived as soon as possible, but the little fellow was beyond human aid.
While no one saw the accident and how it happened will never be known it is supposed he was playing with it and possibly tried to climb up on the frame. His weight on one side toppled it over and it fell on him, he probably being partly suspended on the frame at the time.
The parents are heartbroken over the loss of their only child and have the sympathy of the entire community in their sorrow.
Deceased was the son of Lawrence and Edna Aten and was born at Ray, Ill., Sept. 30, 1916, his age being two years, 7 months and 6 days. He was their only child. The funeral services will be held at the home at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by Rev. Parker; interment at Vermont.
From the Scrapbook of Una VanOrder Wheeler, Via Theresa (Dick) Woodring, her granddaughter-in-law, <rwoodrin@ncats.newaygo.mi.us>

George Webster Aten
Macomb Journal, April 23, 2002
Augusta - George W. Aten, 90, of Augusta, formerly of the Macomb area, died at 4:10 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2002, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
He was born Sept. 3, 1911, in Ray, to Clarence and Bertha (Montooth) Aten. He married Eleanor Boden, Sept. 28, 1935, in Keokuk, Iowa. She died Dec. 10, 1997.
He is survived by five brothers, Sloan Aten, of Macomb, Roscoe (Marjorie) Aten, of Macomb, Richard (Betty) Aten, of Ramey, N. J., and Bob Aten, of Fairfield, Calif.; two sisters, Madlyn, of Aledo, and Maxine, of Prairie City; two grandchildren, Lisa (Mark) Flynn, of Quincy and Tammy Wallick, of Madison, Wis.; and one great-grandchild, Kilie Flynn. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Judy Wallick; and one brother, Keith Aten. Mr. Aten was a retired farmer.
Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Macomb, with Rev. Lee Unger officiating. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Thursday until the time of services.

Peoria Journal Star, April 23, 2002, Page: B05
George Aten
Macomb - George W. Aten, 90, of Augusta, formerly of the Macomb area, died at 4:10 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2002, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
Born Sept. 3, 1911, in Ray to Clarence and Bertha Montooth Aten, he married Eleanor Boden on Sept. 28, 1935, in Keokuk, Iowa. She died Dec. 10, 1997. He also was preceded in death by one daughter, Judy Wallick; and one brother. Surviving are five brothers, Sloan, Roscoe (and Marjorie) and Richard (and Betty), all of Macomb, Rex (and Jean) of Ramsey, N.J., and Bob of Fairfield, Calif.; two sisters, Madlyn of Aledo and Maxine of Prairie City; two granddaughters; and one great-granddaughter. He was a retired farmer.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb. The Rev. Lee Unger will officiate. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Thursday at Jones Mortuary in Colchester.

Mary Jane Hall Aten
born 1811 in PA. Died 27 Jun 1891 near Adair, McDonough Co., IL. Buried 28 Jun 1891 Salem Cemetery, Fulton Co., IL. married John Calvin Aten 6 Mar 1833.
Astoria Argus, 2 Jul 1891
Mrs. Mary Jane Hall Aten was born in 1811 in Penn. and died on 27 June at her home 5 miles north of Adair. Married John C. Aten in 1833 and came to Ill. in 1856. Lived near Astoria, Ill., for many years. Funeral was 28th of June with burial in Salem Cemetery in Fulton Co. Member of Vermont Presbyterian church.
Note: John C. Aten was born on 4 Dec 1811 in near Fairview, Brooke Co., VA. Died on 17 Apr 1888 in Fulton Co., IL. Buried on 18 Apr 1888 in Salem Cemetery, Fulton Co., IL. They had the following children: Eliza J. Aten; John Calvin Aten II; Nancy Ann Aten; William Huston Aten; child Aten, died in infancy; child Aten, died in infancy; child Aten, died in infancy; child Aten, died in infancy; Martha Elizabeth Aten.

Ruth Catherine Black Aten
August 1999
Bushnell - Ruth B. Aten, 79, of 15765 N. 1700th Rd., Bushnell, died Thurs. Aug 12, 1999 at 2:05 p.m. at Heartland Health Care Center in Macomb.
She was born Feb. 9, 1920 in McDonough County to Roy V. Black and Lillie Rogers. She married Sloan C. Aten Aug. 7, 1943 in Carthage. He survives. She is also survived by one son, Russell Aten of Iowa and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Howard.
She was a member of the Fandon Christian Church.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Monday at Jones Mortuary with the Rev. Stephen King and Rev. John Shepherd officiating. Visitation is 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sun. at Jones Mortuary. Friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Saturday till time of services at the funeral Home.
Burial will be in the Mt Auburn Cemetery in Colchester.
Note: A wonderful lady whose research started my research of the Robert Aten and Mary Jane Allison's ancestry and descendants. Sara Hemp <cryssara@merr.com>

Harriet "Hattie" J. Roudebush Hills Aylesworth
Rushville Times, August 1, 1907
Was a Sad Spectacle.
Macomb By Stander, July 25th: Sad spectacles are common at the undertaker's, but seldom is there a scene so sad as that seen at Martin's Saturday, when the body of Mrs. John Aylesworth was brought in from Murrayville enroute to Industry, accompanied by the stricken husband and four small orphaned children.
Mr. Aylesworth is a farmer and he moved from Industry to Morgan county about July 1, and went on the farm of a nephew, who is owner of a large body of Morgan county land.
The husband had with him four small children, the eldest a boy of ten years old. Down in Morgan county there is a baby and it was its coming which cost the mother's life.
The father sat at Martin's holding the little girl, staring straight before him the picture of mute despair. "I fixed the children up the best I could for the journey, " he said when spoken to by a sympathetic bystander, "All but the little one, which I left down there."
The remains of the mother were taken to Industry on Sunday morning's train, where the funeral was held.
She died on Thursday. Mrs. Aylesworth was in her forty-second year, and is the daughter of John Roudebush; was born in Schuyler County and lived there all her life until the; recent removal to Morgan county. She is survived by the members of her immediate family already mentioned, by her parents, and these brothers and sister; James, Walter, John, George, Edgar, Mrs. Chas. Springer and Mrs. Geo. Brooks, all of the Industry and Littleton neighborhood. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Note: She 1st married Ishmael O. Hills.

Madelyn B. Ashwood Bennett
Canton Dailey Ledgar, May 28, 1981
Madelyn Bennet
Vermont - Mrs. Madelyn B. Bennett, 63, of Elms Nursing Home, Macomb, formerly of Vermont, died at 11:52 p.m. Monday in McDonough District Hospital.
She was born May 4, 1918, in Schuyler County, a daughter of Thomas and Golda (Billingsley) Ashwood. She married Justin Bennett in May of 1949 in Indianapolis. He died Nov. 3, 1968. Survivors include one daughter, Miss Christine Bennett of Boston, Mass., and one brother Thomas Ashwood of rural Vermont.
She was an executive secretary for General Motors 10 years.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Kost Memorial Home.
Visitiation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Vermont Cemetery.

Mary Frances Winters Bennett
Rushville Times, January 6, 1999
Who: Mary Frances Bennett, resident of Sprucewood Healthcare Center of Macomb, and formerly of Industry.
Died: Dec. 30, 1998, at the healthcare center.
Born: April 30, 1910 in Littleton.
Parents: Roy David and Ruth (McGraw) Winters.
Married: Clarence E. Bennett, Sept. 22, 1934, in Springfield.
Surviving: one son, Dwight Bennett of Industry; two grandchildren, Roy L. Bennett of Albany, Ind., and Shirley Lotz of Industry; four great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by: one sister in infancy and one grandson, David.
History: lived all her life in Schuyler and McDonough counties; schoolteacher.

Edmond Lee Bisby
born 18 Dec 1899 Dewitt, AR. Died 26 Jul 1966 Macomb, McDonough Co., IL. Buried 28 Jul 1966 Mt. Auburn Cemetery, McDonough Co., IL.
Macomb Journal, July 29, 1966
Edmond Bisby, 66, of Colchester, a retired farmer and mechanic, died at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Jones Mortuary in Colchester. The Rev. Ernest Louderman will officiate and burial will be in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. The family will meet with friends this evening at the funeral home. He was born Dec. 18, 1899, at Dewitt, Ark., the son of Ross and Minnie Reed Bisby and came to Illinois with his parents at the age of six. He resided in the Birmingham, Plymouth and Colchester communities during his life. He was a member of the Scott Church. He never married. Surviving is one brother, Ralph Bisby of Colchester.
Note: Newspaper date of this obit is in question. I received this: "By the way on Edmond's gravestone, his death date is inscribed as June 25, 1966."

John William Bisby
born 16 Oct 1875 Astoria Twp., Fulton Co., IL. Died 6 Apr 1958 Carthage, Hancock Co., IL. Buried 8 April 1958 Scott Cemetery, McDonough Co., IL.
Macomb Journal, 8 April 1958
John William Bisby of Plymouth died at 3 a.m. Sunday at the Memorial Hospital in Carthage. He fell at his home Feb. 11, fracturing his right hip, and had been in the hospital since that time.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Cookson Funeral Home in Plymouth. The Rev. Albert Buckrop wili officiate, and burial will be in Scott's Cemetery east of Plymouth.
Mr. Bisby was born at Astoria Oct. 16, 1875, to Levi and Nancy Aten Bisby, and married Patience Van Winkle in McDonough County April 4, 1897. They farmed in the Scott's vicinity a number of years, lived at Birmingham for a time, and 15 years ago moved to Plvmouth.
Surviving are the widow; two sons, Everett of Burnside and Russell Bisby of Plymouth; a daughter, Mrs. Oacle Braum of Plymouth; a sister, Mrs. Alta Daniels of Plymouth; four grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Six sisters and one brother are deceased.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Note: They had the following children: Oakle; James Everett; Russell Ivan.

Levi "Ross" Garfield Bisby
born 8 Sep 1877 near Astoria, Fulton Co., IL. Died 30 Apr 1946 Colchester, McDonough Co., IL. Buried 2 May 1946 Mt. Auburn Cemetery, McDonough Co., IL.
Macomb Journal, May 1, 1946
Ross Bisby, 68, died at his home in Colchester about 9:15 last night. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 Thursday afternoon at the chapel of Jones mortuary in Colchester, the Rev. Nowlin officiating, and burial will be in Mt. Auburn cemetery. Bisby was born Sept. 8, 1877 near Astoria to Levi and Nancy Aten Bisby, and had lived at Colchester about six years. He was a retired farmer. On Nov. 27, 1898 he married Minnie Reed, who survives with two sons, Edmond Lee and Ralph Eugene Bisby, both of Colchester. A brother, Wm., of Plymouth and two isters, Mrs. Lou Miller and Mrs. Alta Daniels, both of Colchester, also survive. Four sisters, Mrs. Emma McCormick, Mrs. Etta LaPierre, Mrs. Belle Bolen, and Mrs. Ella Adair are deceased. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Patience M. Van Winkle Bisby
married John William Bisby 4 Apr 1897 Bethel Twp., McDonough Co., IL. She was born 22 Dec 1875 Plymouth, Hancock Co., IL. Died 14 Dec 1964 Carthage, Hancock Co., IL. Buried 17 Dec 1964 Scott Cemetery, McDonough Co., IL.
Macomb Journal, Dec 1964
Mrs. Patience Bisby, 89, of Plymouth died about 3 a.m. today in Carthage Memorial Hospital where she was admitted Monday afternoon. She had been in poor health the past several weeks and had resided at the Sapp Nursing Home in Plymouth for more than three years.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Cookson Funeral Home in Plymouth. The Rev. Robert Shobe will officiate and burial will be in Scott's Cemetery.
Mrs. Bisby was born Dec. 22, 1875 at Plymouth, the daughter of James and Hanna Shoopman Van Winkle. She married William Bisby, April 4, 1897 in McDonough County. They farmed in the Scotts neighborhood and in the Birmingham community until 21 years ago when they moved into Plymouth. He died in 1958.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Oacle Braum of Plymouth; two sons, Everett of Burnside and Russell of Plymouth; four grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. Two sister, Mrs. Lizzie McDaniel and Mrs. Lillie Bible and a brother, Thomas Van Winkle are deceased. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
Note: They had the following children: Oakle; James Everett; Russell Ivan.

Sarah Minnie Reed Bisby
Married Ross Levi Garfield Bisby 27 Nov 1898. She was born 16 Dec 1878 Marshalltown, IA. Died 1958 Macomb, McDonough Co., IL. Buried Mt. Auburn Cemetery, McDonough Co., IL.
Macomb Journal, 1958
Mrs. Minnie Bisby, 80, of Colchester died Sunday night at 11:15 at McDonough District Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Chapel of Jones mortuary in Colchester. The Rev. Ray Chalfant of Lincoln will officiate, and burial will be in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Colchester. Mrs. Bisby was born Dec. 16, 1878, at Marshalltown, Iowa, to John F. and Ida Cannon Reed, and came to Illinois 3-n 1906. She was a member of the Christian Church. On Nov. 27, 1898 she married Ross Bisby, who preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons, Edmond and Ralph Bisby of Colchester, and one grandson. Five brothers and sisters, W.C. and Bert Reed, Emma Sageser, Nettie Adams, and May Helms, are deceased. Friends may call at the chapel. The family will be at the chapel this evening.

William Black
Rushville Times, October 18, 2000, page 15, column 4
William "Bill" Black, 68, of Colchester, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at his rural Colchester home.
He was born June 26, 1932, in rural Stronghurst, the son of the late Albert and Agatha Coghill Black.
On June 26, 1951, he married Barbara Lee Kellum of rural Industry. She died Oct. 24, 1996.
He is survived by two children, Mrs. Richard (Carolyn) Miller of Colchester, and Kenneth "Al" (wife Vicki) Black of rural Colchester; and four grandchildren.
He married Alice (Switzer) Pierce on June 10, 1999, at the Fandon Christian Church. She survives, along with sisters, Mrs. Larry (Estelene) Bodenhamer, of Macomb and Mrs. Larry (Judy) Bland of Colchester; six step-children; nine step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.
A life-long McDonough County resident, he farmed after service in the the navy during the Korean War. He also worked as a supervisor for the King-Seeley plant in Macomb until it moved. He then was bus supervisor/mechanic for Colchester school district until his retirement.
He was in the sixth generation of members of the Fandon Christian Church, where he served as an elder, and he sang with the Mt. Carmel Gospel Group. He belonged to American Legion Post 6 in Macomb and the CB club, ReAct. He was a licensed airplane pilot for several years, and enjoyed golfing, some hunting and fishing, and especially camping and traveling.
Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 13, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb. Rev. John Shepherd officiated. Burial was in the Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb. Full military rites were conducted at the cemetery by the Macomb American Legion and Macomb V.F.W.

Death of William T. Black
Canton Weekly Register, Oct. 11, 1900, page 3, col. 4
Squire W. T. Black, a resident of Schuyler County, Illinois since 1825, died of heart disease, on Oct. 3rd. He died at his home 5 miles from Bushnell, Illinois in his 80th year.

Obituary (reprinted) for William T. Black
died October 2, 1900
Rushville Times, October 4, 2000, page 4, column 1
William T. Black of Woodstock Township, Schuyler County's oldest resident, died at his house Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock. At almost eighty years of age, he was vigorous and active up to the last day of his life and the end came suddenly, when, without a murmur of pain, his spirit was wafted to the world beyond. On the morning of the day of his death he had planned to come to Rushville, but not feeling well he concluded to remain at home. He was about the house during the day and ate a hearty supper. Getting up from the table he lay down on a lounge to read a paper, and then it was that death came to him.
Mr. Black was without a doubt the oldest resident of the county at the time of his death. Two years after Calvin Hobart and Orris McCartney, the first white settlers of Schuyler County, came here in 1823, Mr. Black, than only four years of age, was brought to the county by his parents. His father, Richard Black, moved here from Kentucky, reaching what was afterwards to be the city of Rushville in November 1825. He purchased of Willie O'Neal for $200 what is now central park, but in less than a year he was "entered out" by the county and sustained the loss of nearly all he had paid for the place. At the time the capital of Schuyler contained only one hewed log cabin and stable. When Mr. Black was compelled to remove, to make way for the town site of Rushville he went to what is now Woodstock Township and took a claim on section 15. When he located there his neighbors were several miles distant and game was so plentiful it was not necessary to go away from the cabin to kill deer and smaller game. Mr. Black Sr. remained a resident of the county until his death in 1853. His sons William T., Isaac and James P. have been honored citizens of the county.
William T. Black was born in Dubois County, Indiana, March 18, 1821. He came with his parents to Rushville in 1825 and for nearly seventy-five years has been a resident of this county. He remained under the parental roof until he had attained his majority and then he started out in life on his own account. He was united in marriage Oct. 30, 1842, to Matilda Matheny. In 1867, Mr. Black brought a 280 acre farm in Woodstock Township, where he has since resided.
There were six children born to Mr. and Mrs. Black: Frank P. who resides on the home place; Richard of McDonough County; Mrs. A. E. Kettenring of Peoria, and Austin and William H. of this county. Harriet A., a daughter, died some years ago. Besides the family of five children, the wife of fifty-eight years remains to mourn the death of a faithful, kind and true husband.
During his long life Mr. Black has taken an active interest in politics and has been one of the workers in the Democratic party for more than fifty years. Nor were his fellow citizens unmindful of his ability as a party worker for time and again he was honored with township offices and was for many years continued in the office of justice of the peace of Woodstock Township.

Grace Young Bridges
Grace Young Bridges, Blandinsville, Dies
Mrs. Grace Young Bridges, 87, formerly of Blandinsville, dies at 2:15 p.m. Friday at the Americana Nursing Center.
Funeral services will be held at the Clugston Chapel in Blandinsville at 2 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Virgil Kelly will officiate and burial will be in the Glade City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Sunday until time of services. The family will meet with friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday evening. Those wishing to do so may make contributions to the Blandinsville Hire United Heart Fund.
Mrs. Bridges was born Oct. 18, 1887, near Industry, the daughter of James and Margaret Justus Young. She spent her early life near Industry, then lived in Sciota, spent 1 year in Fairview and has lived in Blandinsville since 1928.
She married Glenn Bridges on November 28, 1907. He died in Feb. 1954. She was a former member of the Industry Christian Church.
Mrs. Bridges is survived by one son, Milan Bridges of Rock Island; and two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Portwood of Canton and Mrs. Eleanor Anderson of Blandinsville; five grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; one step grandchild and two brothers, Ed Young of Industry and Ira Young of Decatur.
She was preceded in death by one son, Glade, one great grandchild, two brothers, Orrie and Willis, and a half-sister, Mrs. George (Nellie) Logan.
Submitted by Betty Young Adair, Niece

Mary Edna Nebergall Brown
Memorial
Mary E. Brown was born in McDonough county, Illinois, October 18?? {1862} and died in Astoria June 15, 1890, aged 27 years, 7 months and 25 days. She was married to G. W. {George Washington} Brown July ?? {23}, 1878, and he and two daughters survive her. She was a victim of the dreaded disease, consumption, but she patiently endured her suffering until death set her soul at liberty. She was conscious nearly to the last, and when she felt the touch of the icy hand of death she called her husband to her bedside and asked him if he would meet her in heaven. After receiving from him an answer that gave her a feeling of entire satisfaction, not being able to speak to her children as she seemed to desire, she kissed them and her husband a last farewell and fell asleep in Jesus, to wait the resurrection. She dated her conversion to the meeting held in '86 at the U. B. church conducted by the evangelist, G. K. Little, at which time she united with the church, of which she was a devoted and faithful member until called from labor to reward. A wide circle of friends and the church of which she was a member sympathize with the family in their bereavement. The funeral services were held at the U. B. church Monday afternoon and the remains were interred at Salem cemetery. E. H. Shuey
*NOTE: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more."

Bradford L. Caldwell
Rushville Times, April 4, 2001, page 15, column 2
Bradford L. Caldwell, 70, of rural Industry, died Friday, March 30, 2001, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
He was born Nov. 6, 1930, in Littleton Township, the son of Harold and Beulah Pickinpaugh Caldwell. He married Dorothy Russell in Industry on Dec. 6, 1953. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Ed (Sue) Collins of Macomb; one son, Dan, (wife Tammy) Caldwell of Industry; four grandchildren; one brother, Merle (wife Hope) Caldwell of Industry; three sisters, Alleyne (husband Raymond) Bartlow of Littleton, Carol Jean (husband Paul) Rowland of Macomb, and Joyce (husband Sam) Spring of North Henderson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ernest CaIdwell.
He had lived and farmed his entire life in Littleton Township near Industry. He was an army veteran of the Korean War, was a member of the Schuyler-Brown County F.S. board for 22 years, an Industry School Board member for many years, and was an active member of the Industry United Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 2, 2001, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb. Rev. Jerry Sawyer officiated and burial was in the Industry Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Industry United Methodist Church.

Eagle Publications, April 5, 2001
Bradford L. Caldwell, 70, of rural Industry, Illinois, died at 2:37 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2001, at the Culberston Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
He was born Nov. 6, 1930, in Littletown Township, the son of Harold and Beulah Pickinpaugh Caldwell. He married Dorothy Russell in Industry on Dec. 6, 1953. She survives.
He is also survived by one daughter, Sue (Ed) Collins, Macomb; one son, Dan (Tammy) Caldwell, Industry; four grandchildren, Tyler, Danielle and Candice Caldwell, Industry, and Jennifer Collins, Macomb; one brother, Merle (Hope) Caldwell, Industry; three sisters, Alleyne (Raymond) Bartlow, Littleton, Carol Jean (Paul) Rowland, Macomb, and Joyce (Sam) Spring, North Henderson. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ernest Caldwell.
Bradford had lived and farmed his entire life in Littletown Township near Industry. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, was a member of the Schuyler-Brown County F.S. Board for 22 years, an Industry School Board member for many years, and was an active member of the Industry United Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held on Monday, April 2, 2001, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, with the Rev. Jerry Sawyer officiating. Burial was at the Industry Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Industry United Methodist Church.

Ernest L. Caldwell
Rushville Times, Jan. 12, 2000, page 11, column 4
Ernest Caldwell
Ernest L. Caldwell, 75, of rural Macomb, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, at McDonough District Hospital.
Born Dec. 30, 1924, in Littleton to Harold and Beulah Pickinpaugh Caldwell, he married Helen Lung on Nov. 21, 1948, in Murrayville. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Tony (and Kim) of Good Hope and Philip of Mt. Sterling two daughters, Angela (and Jeff) Morrell of Good Hope and Gloria (and Ed) Van Kan of Arlington, Va.; two brothers, Merle (and Hope) of Branson, Mo., and Bradford (and Dorothy) of Industry; three sisters, Mrs. Raymond (Alleyne) Bartlow of Littleton, Mrs. Paul (Carol Jean) Rowland of Macomb and Mrs. Sam (Joyce) Spring of North Henderson; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was a World War II Army veteran, serving as an engineer in the Pacific Theater. He also served in the Korean War.
He was a firefighter for the Macomb Fire Department for 28 years, attaining the rank of captain. He retired in 1986.
He attended University Baptist Church in Macomb.
Services were Friday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb. The Rev. Richard Hurtgen officiated. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb, where military rites were conducted by the Macomb Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion posts.

Ethyle Charlotte Garrison Cale
unknown paper - July 1966
Ethyle Charlotte Cale died 17 July in Macomb. Born to Walter Hester Charlotte Croxton Garrison in Schuyler Co., on 13 April 1886. She was raised by Mr. and Mrs. George Justus after her mother died. She married Ira Cale in 1908. One daughter, Elizabeth Allen of Woodstock survives. Deceased daughters were Mary Frances Cale and Marjory Bowden.

Ira Cale
unknown paper - October 1952
Ira Cale dies here today. Born 3 September 1886 in Macomb to W. R. and Sarah Butterfield Cale. Married Ethel C. Garrison in 1908. Siblings include Guy of Macomb, Earl of Silvis, Mrs. Ethel Andrews of Burlington, Ia. and Blanche Parsons of Macomb, plus, deceased are Rossie, Roy, Ora and Maude.
Note: Ira Cale died at 602 ½ S. McArthur Street, Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois

Robert F. Campbell
Rushville Times, November 29, 2000, page 15, column 4
Robert F. Campbell, 72, of Macomb, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
He was born Aug. 23, 1928, in Brown County, the son of John W. and Emma E. Rang Campbell.
He married Delores Mahnken. He then married Jeanette Smith. He married Loletta Kenagy. He married Juanita Markland. He married Margaret Cox. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Garry and Richard, both of Beardstown; two daughters, Vickie Krems of Kirkwood and Carol Campbell of Beardstown; 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; one brother, Lewis of Mt. Sterling; one sister, Cathryn Bates of Quincy; and several stepchildren,
He was preceded in death by one son, Ron, and one brother, Clyde.
He served in the United States Navy from 1946-1959.
He was a 50 year member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4. He also was a member of Macomb VFW Post 1921 and Voiture 1100 40 et 8. He worked for Burlington Northern Railroad for more than 20 years.
Funeral services for Mr. Campbell will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home in Macomb with the Rev. John Keck officiating. Friends may call at the funeral borne after 2 p.m. on Wednesday and visitation with the family will be from 5-6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery with military rites by Schuyler American Legion Post 4.

Faye B. Bedwell Chenoweth
Eagle Publication, Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois
Faye B. Chenoweth, 90, Table Grove, died at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, 2003 at Heartland Health Care Center, Macomb.
Services were held Monday, Sept. 15, 2003 at the Table Grove Community Church, Table Grove, with the Rev. Ed Barrett officiating. Burial was in Harris Cemetery, Table Grove.
Shawgo Memorial Home, Ipava, was in charge of arrangements.

Rushville Times, September 17, 2003
Faye Chenoweth
Faye B. Chenoweth, 90, of Table Grove, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2003, at Heartland Health Care Center, in Macomb.
She was born Jan. 24, 1913, in Table Grove, the daughter of Frank and Nellie (Butters) Bedwell. She married Archie Albert Chenoweth April 12, 1951, in Ipava. He died Nov. 14, 1998. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Table Grove Community Church.
Services were Monday, Sept. 15, 2003, at Table Grove Community Church in Table Grove with Ed Barrett officiating. Burial was in the Harris Cemetery near Table Grove. Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava was in charge of the services.
Memorials may be made to the Table Grove Community Church.

Ruby M. Quesenberry Chockley
Rushville Times, Feb. 16, 2000, page 13, column 1
Ruby M. Chockley, 76, of rural Industry died Monday, Feb. 7, 2000, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
She was born Aug. 18, 1923, in Schuyler County, to Emory and Eva Allen Quesenberry. She married Leo H. Chockley on June 10, 1940, in Paris, Mo. He survives. Also surviving are one son, Larry Chockley of Fort Myers, Fla.; three daughters, Marjorie Snowden of Farmington, Norma Hudson of Mt. Joy, Penn., and Diana Kuehn of Evansville, Ind.; two brothers, Robert Quesenberry of Huntsville and Emory Quesenberry, Jr., of Hamilton; 14 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Robert Lee Chockley.
She lived most of her life in the Industry area where she was a homemaker. She was a member of the Rushville Assembly of God Church.
Graveside services were held Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000, at the Industry Cemetery with Rev. Marvin Chockley officiating. Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb was in charge of services.

H. Bruce Clugston
Rushville Times, August 30, 2000, page 13, column 1
H. Bruce Clugston, 75, of Macomb, died at 1 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, at the Heartland Healthcare Center in Macomb.
He was born July 24, 1925, in Rushville, the son of Albert and Jewell Vawter Clugston. He married Roberta Douglas on Sept. 4, 1948. She preceded him in death on March 1,1995. He later married Mary Wyatt Riggins an Nov. 27, 1998, in Macomb. She survives.
He is also survived by one daughter, Marta (husband Larry) Harn of Blandinsville; two grandsons; three step-children, Tom Fowler of Plymouth, Tammy Asher of Good Hope and Jon Fowler of Macomb; five step-grandchildren; three brothers, Duane (wife Mary Ellen) Clugston of Peoria, Ariz., Conrad (wife Mary Lou) Clugston of Nappanee, Ind., and Kenneth (wife Lynn) Clugston of Rolla, Mo.; one sister, Joyce Hendrickson of Macomb; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He graduated from Industry High School in 1943, following which he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force, and when the war ended, he was trained as a cadet. Following his duty in the service, he attended Western Illinois State Teachers College, and later graduated from Worsham College in Mortuary Science in Chicago.
He attended the University of Illinois where he received his commercial pilots license and instructors rating. He then flew air-freight, air ambulance and pipeline air inspection.
He was employed at the Clugston Funeral Home several years and was a flight instructor at the Macomb Airport. In 1958, he took over the airport from his uncle, Harry Clugston, until 1973 when he returned to the funeral home. From 1981 to 1986 he worked in funeral service in Denver and Loveland, Colo. Following his retirement, he continued to work part-time for the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Homes in Macomb and Blandinsville.
He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church and was a former member of the Macomb Masonic Lodge 27. He was past president of the Macomb Optimist Club, and was a member of the Macomb Flyers Club. He also drove a school bus in Macomb for several years.
Funeral services were held Saturday Aug. 26, 2000, at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Macamb. Rev. Mark Myers, Rev. Lori Harvey and Rev. Stephen Storms officiated and burial was at the Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb. Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb was in charge of services.

Henry Thomas Croxton
January 1921
The remains of Henry Croxton, who died Friday at his home in Macomb, were brought to Rushville Sunday, and were taken to Pleasantview, where funeral services were held from the Christian church, conducted by Rev. O. P. Wright. Mr. Croxton was past seventy years of age and is survived by his wife and several children.

Permelia "Amelia" Jane Stoneking Croxton
November 1922
Mrs. Henry Croxton Died in Macomb
Mrs. Amelia Croxton, widow of Henry Croxton, a pioneer resident of Pleasantview, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Austin Campbell, in Macomb, Thursday morning, of cerebral hemorrhage; aged seventy years. The remains were taken to the old home at Pleasantview for interment, where funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Fred Wilson of Vermont. Mrs. Croxton, whose maiden name was Amelia Stoneking, was born Aug. 10, 1852, near Pleasantview, where she spent the early years of her life. She was left an orphan when quite small. In 1870 she was married to Henry Croxton, who died two years ago. For a number of years Mrs. Croxton has lived in Macomb and she will be sadly missed; by her many friends as well as relatives. She is survived by her two sons, Leonard, of Schuyler County, and Walter, of Macomb, and two daughters, Mrs. Sadie Quinn, of Littleton, and Mrs. Bessie Campbell, of Macomb; two grandchildren whom she raised, Clarence and Charles Croxton; fifteen other grand-children, thirteen great-grandchildren, one brother and one sister and three half sisters.

Family History
Washington was sickly most of the time. He died at Camp Chase, Ohio of smallpox February 25, 1864. He was buried in a military cemetery in Franklin County, Ohio.
Amelia Jane Stoneking, the first daughter of Washington and Sarah Smith Stoneking married Henry Thomas Croxton, Oct. 21, 1870 in Schuyler County. Henry was the son of Walter and Sarah Parks Croxton. Although Henry's parents were English, Henry was born in Schuyler County. For a while Henry lived in Missouri with his family until the death of his father in 1862. Sarah Parks Croxton then returned to Schuyler County with her children and lived near Pleasantview where Henry was a coalminer.
Six children were born to Henry and Amelia. Their daughter, Sarah, married John Quinn, son of Salathiel and Elizabeth Gillespie Quinn and they lived in Rushville Township until John bought a farm near Littleton where they spent their twelve children. - submitted by Marie Settles

Irene T. Kirkpatrick Barkley
Rushville Times, April 18, 2001, page 13, column 4
Irene T. Barkley, 94, of Macomb, formerly of Ipava, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at Wesley Village in Macomb.
She was born Nov. 13, 1906, in Smithfield, the daughter of Frank and Grace (Neff) Kirkpatrick. She married Frank Barkley on Dec. 26, 1925, in Keokuk, Iowa. He died March 9, 1989. She also was preceded in death by one son, Dr. Robert Barkley and four brothers. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ted (Ginny) Doxstader of Macomb and Mrs. Sonny (Carolyn) Van Order of Vermont; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and one brother, Burdette (wife Mary) Kirkpatrick of Champaign.
She was a member of Ipava Presbyterian Church and was a 50-year member of the Ipava Order of the Eastern Star 226. She was a graduate of Table Grove High School and Western Illinois University. She taught school for more than 30 years in the Ipava community.
Graveside services were Saturday, April 14, 2001, at Ipava Cemetery. Pastor Kevin Kessler officiated. Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava was in charge of the services.

Donald W. Coakley
Rushville Times, March 14, 2001, page 13, column 4
Donald W. Coakley, 69, of Industry, died Thursday, March 8, 2001, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
He was born Dec. 10, 1931, in Table Grove to Ward and Ruth Stoneking Coakley. He married Hazel L. Walls on Dec. 29, 1951, in Macomb. She survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Donna (Rick) Reimolds of Industry, Ruth (Chuck) Hillyer of Industry, and Debby (Rod) Chenoweth of Vermont; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; three sisters, Wilma Mason and Betty Hodges both of Macomb, and Verna Mae Rowland of Industry; one sister-in-law, Anna Lea Coakley of Industry; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
He lived in Industry most of his life. He worked for King Seeley in Macomb and was a self-employed painter for many years. He was a member of the Rushville Saddle Club and the Lamoine Trails Saddle Club.
He loved to coon hunt and deer hunt with his family.
Funeral services were Monday, March 12, 2001, at the Clugston-Tibbits Funeral Home in Macomb with Reverend Larry Abbott officiating. Burial was in the Industry Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to either the Industry Rescue Squad or the McDonough District Hospital ICU Unit.

Alta Mae Bisby Daniels
born 17 May 1873 Astoria, Fulton Co., IL. Died 1 Nov 1963 rural Augusta, Schuyler Co., IL. Buried 1963 Scott Cemetery, McDonough Co., IL.
Macomb Journal, 1963
Funeral services for Mrs. Alta Mae Daniels, former Colchester resident, will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday at Scotts Church, the Rev. Lewis Payne of Canton officiating. Burial will be in Scott Cemetery. Mrs. Daniels died Friday morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Marie Toland, RR1, Augusta.
She was born May 17, 1873 in Fulton County to Levi and Nancy Aten Bisby. She moved to McDonough County at the age of 15. On Feb. 22, 1893 (actual date: Feb. 2, 1893) she married Edwin Daniels, who preceded her in death.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude VanOmer of Rich Hill, Mo., and Mrs. Toland; 12 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren. Three sons, Randolph, Harold and Dayne; two brothers and six sisters, Ross and William Bisby, Mesdames Belle Bolen, Sarah, Emma McCormick, Ella Adair, Henrietta LaPiere and Lousetta Miller, are deceased.
Friends may call at the Chapel of Jones Mortuary. The family will be at the chapel this evening for visitation.
Note: They had the following children: Randolph Levi; Gladys Marie; Harold Thomas; Gertrude B.; Dayne Merlyn.

Edward "Edwin" Daniels
born 1 Jul 1861 Littleton Twp., Schuyler Co., IL. Died 29 Jan 1940 Brooklyn, Schuyler Co., IL. Buried 31 Jan 1940 Scott Cemetery, McDonough Co., IL. 78y 6m 28d.
Augusta Eagle, February 1, 1940
Edwin Daniels, son of R. B. and Rosanna Weaver Daniels, was born in Littleton township, July 1, 1861, and departed this life at his home in Brooklyn, January 29, 1940, at the age of 78 years, 6 months and 28 days. His entire life was spent in Schuyler county. He was one of a family of nine children, all of whom preceded him in death, except one sisters, Mrs. Chloey Burrows of Littleton, Illinois and one brother, Matthew, address unknown. In 1885, he was united in marriage with Mary Fowler, who lived only a few months. He was again united in marriage, February 2, 1893, to Alta May Bisby, who with four children survives. They are Randolph L. of Bethel township, Marie toland of Augusta, Gertrude VanOrmer of Colchester and Dayne of Birmingham, together with eleven grandchildren and one great grandson. One son, Harold T., preceded him in death, April 14, 1932. He loved his home and was never happier t an when his children and grandchildren were near. His friends were numbered by his acquaintances.
Note: They had the following children: Randolph Levi Gladys Marie; Harold Thomas; Gertrude B.; Dayne Merlyn.

Ralph M. Danner
Macomb Daily Journal, June 1, 1983
Bushnell - Ralph M. Danner, 61, of 1500 W. Main St. died at 1:15 a.m. yesterday at the Veterans Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa.
Born Feb. 3, 1922, in Adair to Noah and Inez Schisler Danner he was first married to Florence Krider, then to Norma L. Curtis in 1948 in Kansas City, Kan. She died Nov. 6, 1981.
Surviving are seven children, Ralph Danner, Jr. of Avon, Karen Ann Markham of Milan, Richard Keithley of East Moline, Charles Keithley of Chillicothe, (the Keithley's must be step-children, but I do not know which wife) Michael and Ross, both of Bushnell and Inez Lowe of Good Hope; 19 grandchildren, 12 step grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. One sister, Bertha Voorhees of Ellisville; and two brothers Ernest of Blandinsville and Homer of Ozark, Ala., also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
He was a member of VFW Post 1422 in Bushnell and the Bushnell Moose Lodge, 1754. He was a World War II Army veteran in the European theater. He earned the Purple Heart Medal.
Services will be at 1:30 p. m.. tomorrow at the Martin Hollis Funeral Home. The Rev. Ted Snider will officiate. Burial will be in Prairie City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. VFW military services will be conducted at the cemetery.

Cassinda Seward David
Funeral services were held this morning in the M. E. church in Ray. Interment in New Salem cemetery.
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The white winged nessenger of death with its irresistable power of speed has again been in our midst bearing away a loving wife and mother. Cassinda Seward was born in Industry twp., McDonough Co., May 12, 1837 and departed this life Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1903, at 6 o'clock a.m. She was married to John E. David Esq. To this union were born 11 children, eight sons and three daughters, all of whom with the husband survive to mourn the. loss of a loving wife and mother. They were all present at the time of her death. About eight years ago she was stricken with that dread disease paralysis and continued to grow worse until death relieved her sufferings. The influence of her life was felt in the community but in the home her life shone brightest and best. We seldom meet one in the home so gentle, patient and meek, never cross and complaining but ever ready in darkest hours to to encourage others. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the family residence conducted by Rev. Kelley, of Vermont. Remains interred in Standard Cemetery.
Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more."

Joyce Kathryn D'Camp
Rushville Times, February 21, 2001, page 13, column 3
Joyce Kathryn D'Camp, 64, of Macomb, died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2001, at the Care Center of Colchester.
She was born Jan. 8, 1937, in Creve Coeur, the daughter of the late Samuel Thomas and Clesta Charolette (Clanin) D'Camp.
She worked at Bridgeway in Macomb and babysat and worked as a housekeeper for many families.
Surviving are two brothers, Tom of Macomb and Claude (wife Donna) of Ashland; six sisters, Julia West of Salem, Ark., Mrs. Orvill (Ethel) Abbey of Jacksonville, Mrs. Wally (Shirley) Bassham of Salem, Ark., Jeanette Miller of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Eugene (Earline) Fox of Pittsburg, Mo., and Charolette D'Camp of Quincy.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Samuel D'Camp.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Rev. Mike Cooper officiating. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville.

Syrena Elizabeth Cook Derry
died: January 26, 1932
Vermont Union, February 1, 1932
Seyrena {Cyrena} Elizabeth Derry passed away Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter in Bethel Twp. She was stricken with a stroke five years ago and has been in poor health until her death, at the age of 77 years 2 weeks and 2 days.
Seyrena Elizabeth Cook, daughter of Peter L. Cook and Hannah Cook. She was united in marriage to Jacob H. Derry on March 18, 1875. To this union ten children were born: Burlen W. Derry, Macomb; Florietta Bell Bozard of Industry; Warren D. Derry of Vermont; Lucinda M. Schisler Cameron, IL.; Nelson L. Derry of Berwick; Peter N. Derry of Macomb; of Farmington, Orda Derry near Good Hope; Samual H. Derry of Macomb; Goda P. Derry preceded her in death: Chester Derry of Abingdon. There are 48 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends to mourn the death of a kind and loving mother.
She united with the church in young womanhood and lived a faithful member until her death claimed her.
Funeral services were held Thursday at 2:30 at the home of Warren Derry. Interment in the Phillips Cem.
Note: She married Jacob Henry Derry Jr. 18 Mar. 1875 Schuyler Co. IL. Jacob Henry Derry Jr. was born 5 Mar. 1853 Astoria Twp. Fulton Co. IL. Died 3 Jan. 1931 Bartonville, Peoria Co. IL. Buried 5 Jan 1931 Phillips Cem. Schuyler Co. IL. Married age 22. Lived Fulton Co. IL.

Anthony E. Downing
Rushville Times,Wednesday, May 17, 2000, page 4B, column 3
Anthony E. Downing, 41, of Ipava died Sunday, May 14, 2000, at his home.
He was born Sept. 27, 1958, in Macomb, the son of Larry and Shirley (Dowacter) Downing.
He married Kelly Meyer on May 1, 1986, at Las Vegas, Nev. She survives.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Ivan and Beatrice Dowacter.
Also surviving are two daughters, Krysta and Nichole at home; two sons, Bradley and Matthew at home; his mother, Shirley A. Downing of Roseville; his father, Larry W. (and Kay) Downing of Augusta; paternal grandparents, Clinton "Jack" and Hazel Downing of Plymouth; step-grandmother, Dora Gooden of Blandinsville; two sisters, Kimberly (husband Dan) Yoomans of Clinton and Traci (husband T. J.) Arundale of Scott Air Force Base; two step-sisters, Michelle (husband Paul) Haddock of Chicago and Heather (husband Rich) Lemmon of Urbana.
He was an inventory clerk at Western Illinois University.
He was an Army veteran from 1977-1992.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 17 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava with Rev. Damien Spikereit officiating. Burial will be in the Ipava Cemetery with military rites by the Ipava American Legion Post #17.

Henry Eads
Rushville Times, September 26, 1928
Henry Eads, Civil War Veteran, Died Saturday
Henry Eads, Civil war veteran and for many years a resident of Rushville, died Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Hignite, near Industry, aged eight-seven years.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Geo. McKee, were held from the Rushville Baptist church on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment was made in the Rushville cemetery. One son, Harry Eads, came from Jackson, Mich., to attend the funeral.
Henry Eads, son of George and Elvira Eads, was born in Schuyler county, Illinois, May 5, 1841, and died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Hignight in Brooklyn township, Saturday, Sept. 22, aged 87 years, 4 months and 3 days.
He is survived by three sons, James of South Bend, Ind., Harry of Jackson, Mich., and Sam of Dresden, Ohio, and one brother, Edward of Kansas City.
Mr. Eads was married three times, his wives all having preceded him in death.
About fourteen years ago he was converted in a meeting held at Summum, Ill., and was baptised and joined the Union Baptist church and has lived a conscientious Christian life.
At the time of the Civil war he answered his country's call and joined the union army, being a private in Co. C, 119th Ill. Infantry.

Irene Danner Easley
Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 2
Irene Easley, 98, of Macomb, formerly of Vermont, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
She was born Sept. 2, 1901, in Leesburg, the daughter of Moses and Lydia Bubb Danner. She married Earl Easley on Dec. 24, 1927. He died July 5, 1981.
Surviving are one son, Herbert Easley of Vermont; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Jean Easley, and a twin sister.
She was a member of the Vermont Christian Church.
Funeral services were Saturday at Kost Memorial Home in Vermont with Rev. Tim Gilliland officiating. Burial was in the Vermont Cemetery.

Anna Marie Gay Finch
Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 18, 2000, page 15, column 5
Anna Marie Finch, 93, of Macomb, formerly of the Industry and Littleton areas died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, at the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb.
She was born May 28, 1907, in Schuyler County to Archie and Rosa Heaton Gay. She married Francis Finch on April 2, 1947, in Quincy. He died May 13, 1960.
She also was preceded in death by her parents, one infant son, one infant brother, and one sister, Nellie Archer. She is survived by one niece, Mrs. Martha Jones of Springfield, Mo.; several great-nieces and nephews; and several great-great nieces and nephews.
She was a graduate of Industry High School and lived in the Littleton area most of her life until 1977 when she moved to Industry and then to Macomb in the mid 1990s. She was a devoted member of the Littleton United Methodist Church. She worked at McDonough District Hospital in the laundry department and at the Schuyler County schools in the cafeteria. She was an avid quilter.
Graveside services will he held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2000, at the Industry Cemetery with Marshall Litchfield officiating. Friends may call at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb until time of services. There will be no family visitation.

Celeste A. Dry Forman
Rushville Times, October 11, 2000, page 15, column 3
Celeste A. Forman, 98, a resident of the Macomb Senior Living Center, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2000, at the Macomb Senior Living Center.
She was born Sept. 23, 1902, in Hancock County, the daughter of Clarence and Emma Robinson Dry. She married Harry Clifford Forman on Sept. 25, 1923. He preceded her in death on Jan. 21, 1983.
She is survived by two sons, Clarence (Darlene) Forman of Buffalo, Mo., and Junior (Merle) Forman of Rushville; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Vernon, one grandson, Don, and two sisters, Mary Cooper and Maxine Hay.
She had lived most of her life in the rural Rushville area. She enjoyed her family, gardening and flowers.
Graveside services were held Saturday, Oct. 7, at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb with Chaplain Ron Green officiating. Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb was in charge of the arrangements.

Sloane Garrison
died: September 11, 1924
Rushville Times, Sept. 18, 1924
Sloane Garrison Died In Macomb Friday
Sloane Garrison, son of John Garrison, a former resident of Schuyler, died in Macomb last Friday. The following is taken from the Macomb Journal of Sept. 12th:
Sloane A. Garrison, of 327 South Johnson street, died at the Holmes hospital late yesterday, aged 29 years, 9 months and 7 days. The funeral, under Masonic auspices, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence, Rev. W. T. Rodgers officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Auburn cemetery. Deceased had been in for the past week with peritonitis.
Mr. Garrison was born Dec. 2, 1894, and had been a resident of this city practically all of his life. He was a member of the Masonic lodge and was highly respected by his many acquaintances.
Surviving, Mr. Garrison leaves his wife, who was Miss Mildred Stone of this city; his father, John Garrison of Fruita, Colo; one sister, Mrs. Fred {May} Wiley of Macomb; one half-brother, Donald, and two half-sisters, Dorothy and Lucile, both of Fruita.

Minerva Ann Bushnell Harris
Minerva Ann Bushnell was born November 3, 1842. She was married March 17, 1861, to William H. Harris. To them were born nine children, five boys and four girls. Her husband and five children are left to mourn her departure. Three sons and one daughter have died. She died July 8, 1900, at 11:30 p.m., aged 57 years, 8 months and 5 days. She has been an invalid for a long time and has suffered patiently, and now we have every reason to hope that she has entered upon the enjoyment of a better life. A kind and indulgent mother, a loving wife and a good neighbor has gone to rest. We all join in our sympathy with the family and say to them that while they will meet her here they will know that she is out of the reach of sorrow and pain and safe with Him who doeth all things well. Let us hope that with her we may all "Soon be at Rest over there."
Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more."

Shawn S. Hickle
Rushville Times, Jan. 19, 2000, page 13, column 3
Shawn Hickle
Shawn S. Hickle, 24, of Macomb, formerly of Vermont, died Jan. 9, 2000, in Macomb.
He was born Jan. 9, 1976, in Hamilton, Bermuda, the son of Michael E. and Faye Beever Hickle.
He is survived by his father of Interlachen, Fla.; his mother, Faye (husband Raymond) Drinkwater of Bryant, Ark.; two brothers, Christopher of Bardolph and Jeremy of Apache Junction, Ariz.; grandparents, Gilbert and Ruby Hickle of Vermont and Catherine Beaver of Princeton; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services were Saturday at the Vermont Christian Church with Rev. Tim Gilliland officiating and burial was in the Vermont Cemetery. Kost Memorial Home of Vermont was in charge of arrangements.

Dena Horney
Rushville Times, October 22, 1964
Miss Dena Horney, 72, Dies in Prairie City
Miss Dena Horney, 72, who was principal of Grant school in Macomb when she retired several years ago, died in the Westfall Nursing Home in Prairie City at 10:50 p.m. Friday. She had been ill four years.
Miss Horney had taught in Macomb schools from 1928 until her retirement about seven years ago. She became principal of Grant school in 1944. Prior to coming to Macomb she taught eight years at Doddsville in Schuyler county and for five years was principal of the grade school at Good Hope.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Chapel. The Rev. and Mrs. William Hilling, both ministers of the Littleton Methodist church, officiated, and burial was in Oakwood cemetery.
Miss Horney was born Feb. 24, 1892 at Littleton to Samuel and Frances Raper Horney. She was graduated from Western Academy, obtained her B. E. degree Western College, completed a year of commercial work at Brown's Business college at Galesburg, and attended a summer term at Greeley, Colo. She had been a member of the Macomb BPW club and was a member of the Littleton Methodist church.
She had reared a niece, Caroline Winters Lyons of Tacoma, Wash., from childhood. Surviving are three brothers, Clifford and Speed Horney of Littleton and Merle Horney of LaHarpe; one sister, Atha Taylor of Chicago, and a half-sister, Pearl Scott of Jasper, Mo. A sister, Mrs. Verna Winters, two half-brothers, Harland and Loren Fleming, and a brother, Clair, are deceased.