Obituaries Pike County IL
ELEANOR (PARKER) CAMPBELL
, 81, of Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation and formerly of Pearl died, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at Eastside Healthcare Center.
She was born Nov. 25, 1927 in Boiler Field Cash River Ark. a daughter to Tulley and Bessie Fry Songer. She married Frank Parker in 1942 and he preceded her in death Oct. 3, 1981. She married Lonnie Campbell in 1985 and he preceded her in death.
Eleanor retired from the housekeeping department at the Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She greatly loved and enjoyed her grandchildren and enjoyed sewing, fishing, and ceramics.
Three daughters, Barbra Myers of Howard, Kan., Lori McDaniels, Pearl and Ellyn Neal of Edwardsville, survive her along with grandson, Tom Parker that was raised in her home. Also surviving are nine other grandchildren, three great grandchildren and two great grandchildren to be born.
Her husbands and one son, James E. Parker, preceded her in death.
Cremation rites are being accorded per her wishes. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL is handling the arrangements.
HARDING CARR
, 88, of Pittsfield, died, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at Hany S.Truman Veterans Memorial Hospital in Columbia, Mo. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.. 8, at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. Rev. John Wilkey will officiate. Burial will be at Grand View Burial Park in Hannibal. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until the time of services Wednesday at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home.
Mr. Carr was born July 31, 1920, in Bowling Green, Mo. to Barry and Dora Belle Rainey Can. He was first married Jan. 11, 1946 in Ilasco, Mo. to Marjorie Morgan and she preceded him in death Jan. 30, 1990. He later married Jessie Elizabeth Sloan May 2, 1992 in Pittsfield. She survives. Other survivors include one daughter, Janice Lynn Carr of Hannibal, Mo.; two sons, Craig Dwayne Can of Cape Coral, Fla. and Steven Wesley Carr of Grain Valley, Mo.; one sister, Blanche Perkins of Flint, Mich.; three step daughters; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Gloria Jean Patterson; two grandsons, Robbie Daniels and James Patterson, Jr.; six sisters; one son-in-law; James Patterson, Sr.
Mr. Can was a U S Army Veteran of WW II. He was a purple heart recipient. Mr. Carr was a self employed bricklayer and carpenter and he also owned and operated Cans Transfer Company. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing pool, golfing and horseshoes. Mr. Can loved to spend time with his family. He was a member of the Pittsfield United Methodist Church. Mr. Can was also a member of the Pittsfield VFW and American Legion Post and past member of the Hannibal Moose Lodge.
Memorial contributions may be made toAmerican Di abetesAssociation, American Cancer Society or the Hany S.Truman Veterans Memorial Hospital in care of the James O'Donnell Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Craig Dwayne Carr, Craig Dwayne Can; Jr., Michael Carr, Jordan Carr, Steven Wesley Can and Donnie Daniels, Jr.
INEZ M. (CONROY) CARR
, 90, of Pittsfield passed away Wednesday morning August 27, 2008 at Pittsfield Manor. She was born July 17, 1918 near Pittsfield the daughter of the late Earl and Hally Crowder Conroy. She married Eldon Carr February 7, 1941 in Winchester. He preceded her in death October 12, 1994.
Eldon and Inez lived in Barry until they moved to Petersburg in 1968. Inez then returned to Pittsfield. Mrs. Carr was a graduate of Pittsfield High School. She worked at the Gamble Store in Barry when her parents owned and operated the store. Inez had also worked at the Behrensmeyer/Keller Pharmacy and the Barry School cafeteria. She was an Avon representative for many years.
Survivors include her son Reginald Carr wife Carolyn of Barry; three grandchildren, Chad (Joanna) of Quincy; Daniel (Brandy) of Hull and Amanda (Scott) Constable of New Salem, and six great grandchildren. Mrs. Carr enjoyed doing crafts, fishing, gardening and camping with her husband. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Pittsfield. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Aileen Ellis, Maxine Hall and a brother Gerald Conroy.
Services were entrusted to Airsman-Hires Funeral Home of Pittsfield, Illinois
JOHN CARSWELL
, aged 65 years and for forty years a citizen of Barry died last Monday with pneumonia. He was respected by all who knew him. J. W. White and wife, of Quincy; and Harry Hutchinson and wife, or Hannibal, were guests of friends and attended the funeral
CAROL ANN (SPRINGER)CARTER
, 64, of Pittsfield died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at Blessing Hospital, Quincy.
She was born Aug. 19, 1944 in Pittsfield to Richard and Juanita Landess Springer. She married Robert G. Carter April 18, 1964 at the Greenpond Christian Church, and he survives.
Mrs. Carter was a legal secretary for Lewis M. Grigsby Sr. for 35 years; she worked at the Red Dome Inn in Pittsfield as a waitress and bookkeeper, and she owned Sunnyhill Embroidery. She was of the Christian faith. She had attended Western Illinois University in Macomb. She was a member of the Junior Parentals and Griggsville Saddle Club, enjoyed doing ceramics, doing sewing, quilting, knitting, embroidering, crafts, horseback riding and showing horses She enjoyed holiday baking especially making fruit cakes. She also was a volunteer with the Pike County Food Basket Program.
Survivors include her mother, Juanita Springer of Pittsfield; husband, Robert Carter of Pittsfield; a son, Kirk (Vicky) Carter of Bowling Green, Mo.; a daughter, Stacy Webel, of Baylis; two brothers, Robert (Linda) Springer of Pearl and Ron (Sharon) Springer of Pittsfield; an uncle, Maurice Funk of Jacksonville; close friends, The Lew Grigsby Sr. family; and four grandchildren, Austin Carter, Bailey Carter, Will and Dustin Webel.
She was preceded in death by her father, and son-in-law, Rod Webel.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Brother Don Amelung. officiating. Burial was at the West Cemetery, Pittsfield. Visitation was held Saturday, Dec. 13, from 4 until 7 pm at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to the Blessing Hospital, Pike County Red Cross, or the Pike County Food Basket Program
EMMETT DEAN CARTER
, 55, or rural Milton died on Monday, February 6, 2006 at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City, IA. He was born April 17, 1950 in Pearl IL to Frank J. and Lillian Carlton Carter. He married Kathleen R. Hawkins on July 4, 1997 in Pittsfield, IL. Emmett served in the US Air Force. He was a security supervisor for seven years and six months. He received National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, small arms expert marksmanship ribbon, basic security Police Qualification Badge, Air Force good conduct medal with one oak leaf cluster (May 17, 1975-May 16,1978)
Emmett was a retired deputy from the Pike County Sheriff’s Department. He retired from this position in 2000. He started as a dispatcher in December of 1979. Emmett also worked from 2001 to 2005 as a patrol officer in Pleasant Hill. Highlights of Emmett’s career include numerous drug busts and helping hundreds of people though difficult times. His motto was, as far as law enforcement, to treat people the way he would want to be treated if the situation was reversed. A scholarship trust fund has been set up in honor of Emmett for law enforcement.
Emmett was an avid outdoorsman. He was a big part of Carter’s Hunting Lodge. He loved bow hunting, turkey hunting, and squirrel hunting. One of his greatest passions was taking the grandchildren out and teaching them the way of the woods. Emmett will be greatly missed this spring during turkey season.
He also helped us with our logging and lumber operation. He had a Class A CDL and was an excellent truck driver. He helped his children and grandchildren along with everyone around him that he loved as much as he could. He was the best dad anyone could ever ask for. We never wanted or needed anything thanks to him.
Survivors include: his wife, Kathleen R. Carter, three sons, Shawn Carter and wife Stacey (Shaw) Carter, Nathan Carter and wife Tammy and Guy McMahon all of rural Milton. Emmett has three brothers and five sisters Lorraine Mercer of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ervin Carter and wife Doris of Pico Rivera, CA, Eileen Pfeiffer and husband Charles of Erial, NJ, Barbara Hall and husband Richard of Pittsfield, Mary Bliss of Pittsfield, Leroy Bland and wife Doris of Brighton, IL Virgil Carter of Chicago, IL., Helen Murray and husband Joseph from Vancouver, WA and Dale Carter of rural Milton. Also surviving are Emmett’s grandchildren, Nicole Carter of Bluffs, Michael Allen of Pearl, Austin Shaw, Joshua Carter, Nate Carter, Lacey Carter, Tavior Carter and Nicholas Carter all from rural Milton. Preceded in death were his parents Frank and Lillian Carter and his maternal grandparents, also his sister Betty Carter/Bland of Brighton.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Pittsfield, IL. with Rev. Quentin Beard officiating. Burial at the Miller Cemetery, Pearl, IL. with military graveside rites by Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. Lunch will be served following the services at the Assembly of God Church. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 10, 2006 at 4-8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL.
STEPHEN CASTEEL
, whose home was in Griggsville, Pike county, Ill., came to Hannibal two weeks ago to visit the family of his niece; Mrs. David Evans, of 204 Shannon Street. A few days after his arrival here he was taken ill with kidney trouble and continued to grow worse until he finally passed away at 12:45 .o'clock yesterday afternoon. He was aged 86 years and had been a citizen of Griggsville for
more than fifty years. When he came to Hannibal to visit his niece he was quite feeble
on account of old age, but was as well as he had been for some time. The remains were shipped to Griggsville.
STEPHEN CASTEEL
- The remains of Stephen Casteel were brought to this city for interment Monday. He was drowned about one year ago near Keokuk, Iowa where he was working with a dredging concern. He walked or fell from the boat into the river and though a thorough search was made his remains were not found. Friday some women who were gathering wild grapes on an island near Keokuk found the body where it had been cast up by the river. The remains were identified by his watch, clothing and other articles of personal property. The indications were that the body had been on the island for several months.
EVA M. (DANIELS) CAWTHON
, 87, of New Salem, IL died Monday, August 1, 2005 at 11:10 P.M. at Blessing Hospital, Quincy, IL. She was born July 18, 1918 to Otha and Ella Mae Daniels Cawthon. She married Earl Cawthon on August 22, 1936 in Vandalia, Missouri. He preceded her in death on July 11, 1991. She worked at the Brown Shoe Company in Pittsfield, IL. Eva enjoyed fishing, gardening, and bird feeding.
Survivors: a brother, Bud Cawthon of Pittsfield, IL and a sister, Violet Landess of New Salem, IL. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, two sisters, Della Mae Tolle, and Josephine Hull, and two brothers, Wilbur Cawthon and Robert Cawthon.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2005 2:00 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. with Ray Davis officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, August 4th from noon until time of services at the Niebur Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Gray Cemetery in New Salem, IL.
KATHIE L. (WATERS) CAWTHON
, 57 of Pittsfield, died Friday. July 3, 2009, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Mo.
Born Feb.16, 1952 in Quincy, she was a daughter of Kenneth L. and Ruth Carlene Summy Waters. She married Gerald E. "Jerry" Cawthon Jan.14, 1978 and he preceded her Dec. 22, 1998.
Kathie was a 1974 graduate of Western Illinois University. Since 1974 she taught HOME Economics and Art at Perry High School and then at Griggsville Perry High School following consolidation. She was the Cheerleaders Sponsor and Senior Class Sponsor and referred to by her students as "Mrs. C." Kathie was a member of the Beverly United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. Kathie enjoyed singing at church, for weddings, funerals, and many public and school functions. She was a member of the Early Tin Dusters Car Club, Pittsfield Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, Illinois and National Education Assn. and served as the local president. She served as president of the Pittsfield Business and Professional Women's Club.
Kathie enjoyed cooking, traveling to concerts and plays at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis, Mo., living on the farm as a child and young adult in rural Adams County, shopping in Springfield, going to and participating in all school functions, playing the piano, drawing in pencil and watercolor, judging art shows, and high school basketball games.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Carlene Waters of Liberty; a brother, Michael (wife Susan) Waters of Liberty; two sisters, Mrs. Jeanette (husband Mike) White of Liberty, and Mrs. Beth (husband Chad) Pruitt of Commerce, Ga.; two stepsons, Gary Cawthon of Jacksonville. In addition, Jim (wife Cyndi) Canton of Plymouth, Ind.; three stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded by her father, Kenneth L. Waters and her husband, Gerald "Jerry" Cawthon.
Funeral services were Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Beverly United Methodist Church in Beverly with Rev. Lee Reffett and Lois Sorrill officiating. Burial was at Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation was held Monday at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield after 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Pittsfield Chapter order of the Eastern Star will hold services at 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials are to the Early Tin Dusters Car Club, Griggsville Perry Athletic Boosters or Pittsfield Chapter O.E.S., or Pittsfield West Cemetery.
KYLE D. CHAMBERLAIN
, 79, of Pittsfield, Ill., died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at St. John's Hospital.
He was born March 16, 1927, in Pittsfield, Ill., to A.V. and Sue Easley Chamberlain, who preceded him in death. He also was preceded in death by two brothers, Aaron Lee and Keith Thomas Chamberlain; two sisters, Mary Betty Chamberlain, Barbara Jean Chamberlain, and one great-grandson, Mason Allen Worstell.
On June 7, 1953, he married Marilyn E. Kiser.
He was a livestock feed salesman for 31 years, camp manager at the Mississippi Valley Christian Service Camp at Detroit, and Pike Press circulation delivery man for nine years.
He was a member of Detroit Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Chamberlain; two daughters, Kylene Worstell and her husband, Tim, of Camdenton; Paula McLaughlin and her husband, Craig, of Lewiston, Ill.; a brother, Neal Chamberlain, of Champaign, Ill.; three sisters, Ruth Weil, of Sherman, Ill.; Esther Bowen, of Sherman, Ill. and Marilyn Matthews, of Griggsville, Ill.; and four grandchildren, John Paul McLaughlin, Joseph McLaughlin, Kyle Worstell and Nathan Worstell.
Services for Kyle D. Chamberlain will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, at the Detroit Christian Church with Pastor Keith Warner officiating.
Burial will be in the Blue River Cemetery in Detroit, Ill., with military graveside rites by Pittsfield Post 152, under the direction of Niebur Funeral Home of Pittsfield, Ill.
RUBY L. (URVIN) CHAPLIN
, 83, of Rockford, IL., died Saturday, August 13, 2005, at 12:50 A.M. at Willows on Main, Rockford, IL. She was born October 22, 1921, in Perry, IL, to William and Ollie Sutton Urvin. She married Ora K. Chaplin who preceded her in death.
Ruby was a member of the Perry United Methodist Church and enjoyed being the Communion Steward for 13 years serving with her sister, Ethel. She also began Meals on Wheels in Perry. She loved to cook and was a fabulous cook taking meals to many. This was one of her favorite joys.
Survivors: A daughter Rose (Jim) Kinscherff of Rockton, IL, Three grandchildren: Jamie of Philadelphia; Erica of DeKalb, and Jonathan of Rockton. A stepson Owen (Maxine) Chaplin , 4 step grandchildren: Teresa (Larry) Muntz, Dennise (Don) Crotchett, Kerry (Karen) Chaplin, and Rhonda Zimmerman. She is also survived by 9 great grandchildren. Two sisters: June Baughman of Pittsfield, IL and Nola Main of Griggsville, IL.
Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a baby daughter Margret, a brother Clyde Urven, and a sister Ethel Sneeden.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2005, at 2:00 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home with Reverend David Schultz officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Burial will be at the McCord Cemetery in Perry, IL.
EDWIN F. CHURCHILL
- (14 February 1912) - Sunday was the 85th anniversary of the advent of our old friend into this world, and that event happened at Hartford, Conn., Feb. 11, 1827. He was the son of Charles and Lucy Churchill, natives of the state in which the subject of this sketch was born.
Mr. Churchill grew to manhood in his native state at the age of 12 years, became an apprentice at the work and trade of a mason, which trade he followed continuously until the infirmities of age compelled him to desist.
Mr. Churchill married for a third wife, Miss Rebecca Jasper, January 1, 1857, with whom he lived happily until she died Dec. 28, 2898. The funeral service was conducted in the Baptist church, Dec. 20 by her pastor, the late Rev. J. H. Young. She was a devoted woman to her husband and family; also to the church and greatly beloved by many friends. The children of this marriage are Stella O’Brien and Miss Katie Churchill of this city. There is one grandchild – Edwin Churchill O’Brien. Since the death of his wife he and Miss Katie have made their home with Mr. and Mrs. T. F. O’Brien, where the two sisters have tenderly cared for the aged parent.
MARY E. (GALLAHER) CHURCHILL
- 94 of Barry, passed away 1 Nov. 2006 at the Barry Community Care Center. Mrs. Churchill was born May 8, 1912 in Barry to Matthew and Cora (Kabrick) Gallaher. She was married to H. Seldon Churchill on September 23, 1932 in Barry IL. He preceded her in 1998. Survivors include a son, Keith, two grandchildren, Kelly Churchill and Betsy Kinney both of Springfield MO
two great grandchildren, Marieta and Samantha Kinney of Springfield M. She was preceded by her parents, two sons, Wayne and Dale and two brother, Ted and Clayton Gallaher.
OPAL CLARKSON
, 89, of Pittsfield, died Saturday, February 12, 2005 at Liberty Village in Pittsfield, IL. She was born on March 29, 1915 in Pittsfield and the daughter of John M. and Anna Frances Hemphill Shaffer. She married Howard V. Clarkson August 19, 1933 in Louisiana, MO and he preceded her on January 5, 2002. She was a member of the Pittsfield First Baptist Church and enjoyed cooking, growing flowers and doing yard work and especially her grandchildren.
Survivors: two sons, Donald (Sharon) Clarkson and Robert (Gladys) Clarkson both of Pittsfield, a sister Bridella Myenburg of Benton, KY., a sister-in-law Marietta Ogle of Collinsville, IL., six grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Preceded by her husband Howard, five sisters, Ester Barnes, Ima Dunham, Trulla Ruess, Marie Shaffer and Ruby Elliott and two brothers, Kenneth Shaffer and one in infancy.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Ron Baker officiating. Burial will be at the Pittsfield West Cemetery. Friends may call at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 from noon till time of services. Memorials are to the Pittsfield First Baptist Church. A lunch for the family and friends will be the Pittsfield Nazarene Church Family Center.
CAROLYN (EDWARDS) CLAUS
, 85 of Pittsfield, died Sunday, May 22, 2005 at Pittsfield Manor. Born Aug.29, 1919 at New Salem, IL, she was a daughter of Arthur and Ida Faye Woodward Edwards. She married Harry “Nub” Claus Jr. Oct.12,1945 in Pittsfield by Rev. Homer Brown and he preceded her on July 1,1992. She was retired from Brown Shoe Co. in Pittsfield and she enjoyed doing puzzle books as a pastime.
Survivors are a daughter Mrs. Ralph (Sue) Dillard of Curryville, MO., a brother Glenn Edwards of Mt.Sterling, IL., two sisters Lois Bryant of Peoria, IL. and Imogene Hildreth of Griggsville, IL, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Preceded her husband, a brother Robert and a sister Vivian O’Donnell.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the Pittsfield West Cemetery with Rev. Leonard Dice officiating. Friends may call at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 from 11 a.m. till time of services.
SHARON DIANE CLAYBORNE
- Funeral services for Sharon Diane Clayborne, age 59, of Bon Aqua, Tenn., will be Saturday December 27, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of the Taylor Funeral Home with Farris Tidwell officiating. Place of rest will be in the Dickson Union Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Taylor Funeral Home.
Mrs. Clayborne died Saturday Dec. 20, 2008 at her home. A native of Pittsfield, she was the daughter of Mary Ann Shepard Hammitt-Heightman of Pittsfield and the late Darius Hammitt. She was a homemaker and a member of Browns Chapel Church of Christ.
Along with her mother, she is survived by her husband, Eddie Clayborne of Bon Aqua; sons, Steven Edward Clayborne of Dickson, Darius Kelly Clayborne of Bon Aqua; brother, Steven Hammitt of Rockport; sister, Shirley Baker of Savannah, Tenn.; grandchildren, Steven Daniel Clayborne and Paige Leah Clayborne; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
DONALD EUGENE COBERN
- 78, of New Canton died Sunday Oct. 26, 2008, at the Chariton Park Nursing Home in Salisbury, Mo.
Don was born July 6, 1930 to Alfred and Ellen Leeds Cobern in Kinderhook.
Mr. Cobern worked as a machinist for Gardner Denver in Quincy until he retired in 1980. He ran a bait shop and had owned the Long Branch Tavern in New Canton.
Don was an avid hunter and mushroomer in the area and loved hunting every kind of game. He loved visiting all his friends and especially his Poker Club and buddies. He was a long time Cardinal fan. Don loved New Canton and never traveled too far from home.
He is survived by a daughter Elaine (husband Charles) West of Moberly, Mo.; a son, David Cobern of Macon, Mo; two grand-daughters, Christine (husband Peter) Kuntz and Maria Fatemi, both of Springfield, Mo.; and a grandson, Byron Cobern of Orange Beach, Ala.; two great-grandchildren, Loren and Christopher Kuntz of Springfield, Mo; two brothers, Bill (wife Sue) Cobern of Terrill, Texas and Dale (wife Claire) Cobern of Grand Saline Texas; four sisters, Donna (husband Greg) Lockerman of New Canton, Judy (husband Wayne) Swenson of New Canton, Patti Cobern of San Bernardino and Linda Williams of Moberly. He was preceded in death by his parents and grand-parents, his first wife, Fannie Kendrick Cobern; a son, Steven Cobern, two brothers, Wendell and Larry Cobern; and a sister, Jeanne Schulten.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Shearer Cemetery at New Canton. Memorials may be made to the New Canton Methodist Church Building Fund or the donor's choice
STEVEN J. COBERN
- 52 of Barry, died Monday, December 5, 2005 at the residence in Barry. He was born in Quincy, IL. May 2, 1953 to Donald and Fannie Kendrick Cobern.
Mr. Cobern was an operating engineer, running heavy equipment in the area and working out of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 965A in Springfield, IL. He was an avid hunter for many years and was a member of the local chapters of the Ducks Unlimited and Quail Unlimited.
Survivors include his father Donald Cobern of New Canton, IL. one sister Elaine West (husband Charles) and one brother, David Cobern, both of Macon, Mo. Also surviving is a half-brother Larry Cobern (wife Sandra) of New Canton, IL along with two nieces, one nephew, one great niece and one great nephew. Mr. Cobern was preceded by his grandparents and his mother, Fannie, who died in November 2004.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, December 8, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry, with Rev. Wayne Swenson officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded as per his request. Friends are invited to meet with the family from 11:00 A.M. Thursday till time of services at 1:00 P.M. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is handling arrangements
EMMA W. COLEMAN
, aged 27 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Watt. Funeral Wednesday, September 22, at 2 p.m., from residence, 1725 Garrison avenue, to St. Theresa's Church, thence to Calvary Cemetery. Friends invited.
PAUL W. COLLARD
, 83, of Pittsfield passed away Sunday evening November 15, 2009 at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield . He was born on the family farm near Pleasant Hill on August 25, 1926, a son to Harvey Ray and Mabel Iva Snyder Collard. He married Helen Scranton on August 16, 1947 in Pittsfield and she preceded him in death on November 20, 1984. On August 26, 1992, Bob and Nancy Miller were married in Eureka Springs , AK .
Bob worked for Community Gas as a truck and delivery driver and then worked for Pittsfield Skelgas as branch manager before retiring. He was a member of the Pittsfield First Christian Church, a Navy veteran serving in WWII, and belonged to the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152, Pike County VFW , Pittsfield Moose Lodge #420, and Pittsfield Steak Club. He enjoyed fishing and going to the farm, his grandchildren, following the stock market, and turkey, deer, quail and rabbit hunting.
His wife Nancy, son Larry (Candy) Collard, and daughter Paula ( Kent ) Hawley of Pittsfield survive him. Also surviving are five grandchildren; Benjamin Paul Thompson, Sydney Elaine Hawley, Lauren Anne Hawley, Cindy Michelle DeJaynes and Mathew Paul Collard; two great grandchildren, William Paul DeJaynes and Andrew Nicholas DeJaynes; stepsons Mark Reel of Kansas City, Mo., Doug Reel and Brent Reel of Phoenix, AZ.; brothers Carl (Jean) Collard of Ukia, CA., Pete (Anna) Collard of Pleasant Hill, and sister Mrs Mae Mueller of Pittsfield along with several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by brothers John Raymond, Guy Cecil, James Myrl, and sisters Marie Newkirk, Allyene Robinson , Virginia Kozell, and Harriett Lou Paulinsky, and one step son, Brian Reel.
Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Michael TenEyck officiating. Interment will be in the Pittsfield West Cemetery with military graveside rites being accorded by the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. A lunch for family and friends will be held after the service at the Pittsfield Crossroads Center . Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, November 17 from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield .
Family suggests that in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to the Pittsfield First Christian Church, the Pittsfield Legion Post #152, or Illini Community Hospital Chemotherapy Department.
FRANK W. COLLIVER
, 86 of Pittsfield, died at 10:10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 2008, at the Pittsfield Manor in Pittsfield. He was born Sept. 27, 1922, in Pittsfield to Frank P.S. and Eva Hoos Collver. He married Roberta Goodin in Detroit Oct. 9, 1943. She preceded him in death Oct. 26, 2008.
Curly served in the US Navy aboard a Mine-Sweeper during WWII. His Mine-Sweeper cleared mines prior to the invasion of Normandy. After the war, Curly returned to Pittsfield and started the Collver Candy Company. When his brother, James "Tip" returned after serving in the Navy in the Korean War, they operated the "Comrades Inn" on the square in Pittsfield. They operated the "Collver Sporting Goods" and later purchased the "Bowl" Restaurant/Lounge/Bowling Alley, which they ran until the late 1960s. Curley farmed in the Time and Sunny Hill Area.
Curly was a member of the Pittsfield Lodge #790 A.F. & A.M., Quincy Consistory, Ansar Shrine Temple at Springfield, Ansar Shrine Temple Legion of Honor, Pike County Shrine Club, and Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. He sold Federal Crop Insurance for many years all over the State of Illinois along with his wife, Roberta.
Curly was a member of the First Christian Church, Pittsfield. He graduated from Higbee High School in Pittsfield and attended Illinois College in Jacksonville studying to be a pharmacist. His studies were interrupted by WWII. His hobbies included stain glass, wood carving, woodworking and traveling with Roberta.
Survivors include a son, Craig (Caree) Collver of Pittsfield, three daughters, Mrs. Carol O'Malley of Pittsfield, Mrs. Alexander (Caren) Goloff, Jr. of Elburn, and Mrs. Chris Farrington of Glen Ellyn; Five Grandchildren, Mrs. Kent (Wendy) Cox of Pittsfield, Rhett (Kami) Collver of Irvine, Calif., Nathan Collver of St. Louis, Mo., Megan and Travis Farrington of Glen Ellyn, seven great-grandchildren, a brother, James (Phyllis) Collver, and two nephews and a niece.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Eva Collver and a sister Mantha.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield with Michael Ten Eyck officiating. Burial will be at the Goodin Cemetery with military graveside rites by Pittsfield Post #152. Visitation will be held Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008 10 until noon at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield. A Masonic service will be held at 1:15 p.m. at the First Christian Church by Pittsfield Lodge #790A.F. & A.M.
EVELYN S. (THOMAS) COOK
, 89, of Louisiana, MO., formerly of Oak Park and a Pleasant Hill native, died Wed., June 15, 1994 in Smith-Barr Nursing Home in Louisiana. Born Aug 21, 1904 in Pleasant Hill, Mrs. Thomas was a daughter of Albert J. and Etta J. Trimmer Thomas. She was a junior high school teacher in Oak Park schools for many years, a member of Order of Eastern Star, Daughters of the American Revolution, American Association of University Women, Pi Gamma Mu national honorary society and Oak Park Historical Society. She attended Illinois State University and Chicago and Northwestern universities and was a member of First Baptist Church of Oak Park. On July 6, 1947 she married Carroll H. Cook in Bloomington. He died June 7, 1968. Survivors include a cousin, Elizabeth "Tib" Thomas of Pleasant Hill. Services were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday June 17, 1994 in the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill by the Rev. Greg Carr. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Memorials may be made to Crescent Heights Cemetery Association.
KENNETH E. COOKE
, 73 of Pittsfield, died Sunday. December 31, 2006 at his winter home in Rockport, TX.
Born Aug.15,1933 at Freeport, KS., he was a son of George and Ethel Schidler Cooke. He married Nadine Matthews Aug.2,1969 in Jefferson City, MO. and she survives. He graduated from University of Missouri and served his country in the US Army stationed in Germany. He was employed by the United States Government as supervisor of the Pittsfield office of the Farm and Home Administration.
He was a member of the Pike County V.F.W. Post # 9513 and Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. He loved to play golf at Bow Lake Golf Coarse in Barry, IL and he enjoyed gardening. For the last 15 years he and his wife have spent their winters in Texas.
Survivors include his wife Nadine of Pittsfield, one brother Charles Cooke of Fulton, MO. and a sister Marjorie Metz of Wellington, KS. Several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with burial at Riverview Cemetery in Jefferson City, MO.
Friends may call Saturday, January 6, 2007 after 9 a.m. till time of services at Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL.
Military rites will be conducted by Pike County VFW Post 9513 following services at Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL on Saturday, January 6, 2007
KENNETH COOLEY
, 68, of Barry, IL passed away on his farm near Fishhook, IL.
He was born in New Salem, IL to Floyd and Maud Bimson Cooley.
He married Sharon Sutton on June 9, 1958, in Hernando, Miss. They had two sons and three daughters.
He was a 1955 graduate of Pittsfield High School, then received further education with the Refrigeration Service Engineer Society.
He opened Cooley Electric on Jan. 1, 1960, and worked until his retirement last summer. He had been a member of the Barry Fire Department since 1966, and had served as chief of the department since 1989. He was a member of Pike County Fire Dept. Mutual Aid Assoc. and a past member of Barry Lions Club, Barry Aux. Police, Pike Co. Emergency Corps and Pike County Civil Defense.
He was a former bus driver for the Barry School District. He did electrical work for the Barry Apple Festival Committee and the Western IL Fair Assoc. He also taught electrical classes to 4-H groups through the Pike County Farm Bureau.
LESLIE COOLEY
, 80, of Fish Hook, died Sunday, May 31, 2009, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 29, 1929 in Fish Hook the son of the late Leone and Ella Whitaker Cooley.
He married Donna L. Nunn June 19, 1954 in Chambersburg, and she preceded him in death July 30, 1992.
Surviving are daughters, Joan Glenn and husband Robert of Versailles, and their children, Bethina, Jessica, Rebekah; Kathy Feenstra and husband Doug of Fish Hook and their children, Levi, Jason, and Lora; Rose Mary Garrett and husband Merle of Chambersburg, and children Anthony, Timothy, Tiffiny, and Andy; two sons, Lyle Cooley and wife Cindy of Chambersburg, and their children, Elizabeth and Mari; and Jerry Cooley and wife Pam of Rushville, and children, Benjamin, Lucas, Ariane, and Celeste; five great-grandchildren, Korbyn, Liam, Alexandra, Logan, and Emily; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one grandson, Eric Michael Feenstra; one sister, Leola Smith; and three brothers, Elza Cooley, Melvin Cooley, and Herbert Cooley.
Mr. Cooley farmed all his life in Fish Hook area. Les loved playing in the creek and having "wiener roasts". He also loved listening to country music and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He was a member of the Woodland Church and a trustee for Woodland Cemetery Association. He was also a Fairmount township board trustee, and one of the original trustees for the North Pike Fire Protection District. Les also worked for the Fairmount Road Commissioner for several years.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, June 4 at Woodland Church in Fish Hook. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville. Memorials may be made to Woodland Church, Woodland Cemetery or Pike County Hospice c/o Airsman-Hires Chapel
MAUDE (BIMSON) COOLEY
- b: 12 Apr 1897, Beverly, Il.; d: 11 Aug 1978, Quincy, Il.; bu: Woodland Cemetery, near Fishhook, Il.;
m: Floyd E. Cooley on 5 Dec 1916 in Beverly, Il.; fa: James Edwin Bimson; mo: Josephine Carbaugh. Husband preceded in
death 26 Oct 1961. A resident of Baylis, Il. Survived by five daughters: Mrs. Meredith Hays and Mrs. Berniece Dougherty,
both of Fishhook, Mrs. Waunette Ingram of Independence, Mo., Mrs. Lauretta Hyde of Aurora and Mrs. Elizabeth White of
Baylis; five sons: Bernard of Baylis, Sylber of Columbus, Floyd of Clayton, Harold of Perry and Kenneth of Barry;
27 grand and 53 g-grandchildren.
NILE W. COOLEY
- b: 29 Oct 1900, Fairmount, Il.; d: 14 Jul 1983, Quincy, Il.; bu: Woodland Cemetery; m: Grace McDannald
on 20 Apr 1929 in Mt. Sterling, Il.; fa: William Cooley; mo: Stella Bowman. A resident of rural Fowler, Il. Survived by
his wife; one son: Wayne of rural Fowler; and one daughter: Mrs. Virginia Devill of Ft. Myers, Fla.; five grand and
five g-grandchildren. Preceded by a grandson; two sisters; and five brothers.
ADELA ANN (MOORE) COX
, 76, of Pittsfield died early Wednesday morning, Dec. 17, 2008 at Pittsfield Manor.
She was born Sept. 18, 1932, in Griggsville, the daughter of Charles Winfred and Alice L. Bradshaw Moore.
She married Duane Owen Cox in 1950 and he preceded her in death in 1971.
Mrs. Cox began her career with the John Deere dealership in Milton in 1963 and retired after 35 years.
She was a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star serving 32 years as secretary.
She enjoyed attending her grandchildren's activities.
Surviving are her children Janice (husband Donald) Walker of New Canton, Gary D. (wife Janice) Cox, Charles (wife Judy) Cox, and Kent (wife Wendy) Cox all of Pittsfield.
Ten grandchildren; Stephanie Lear, Denise Williams (Eric), Stacy Walker (Troy), Emilee Cox, Ryan Cox, Rodney J. Cox (Kris), Justin C. Cox, Bradyn Cox, Korbyn Cox, and Adelyn Cox. 13 great-grandchildren and two sisters Donna (Kenny) Bradshaw of Pekin, and Mary Alice Radford of Cheyenne, Wy., also survive.
Preceding her in death were her parents, husband and granddaughter Amy Rashelle Cox.
A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008 at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial was in the Griggsville Cemetery. The family met with friends Friday from 4 until 8 p.m. Eastern Star Services was held at 4 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Detroit Christian Church or the Griggsville Cemetery
MILDRED L. (AKRIGHT) COX
, 64, of Palmyra, MO and formerly of Hull, IL. died Sunday, July 31, 2005 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO. She was born October 9, 1940 to Roy E. and Viola Hastings Robbins in Hannibal, MO. She married Paul Cox April 16, 1994 in Palmyra, MO and he survives.
Mrs. Cox was a 1958 graduate of West Pike High School and attended Gem City Business College in Quincy, IL and also attended nurses training school. Mrs. Cox worked as an assembler at Dura Automotive Systems in Hannibal, MO since 1993. She enjoyed gardening, canning and cooking, sewing and the outdoors. She also enjoyed going to the farm at Hunnywell and taking care of the cows.
She is survived by her husband, Paul, her mother, Viola Robbins of Barry, IL., two sons; Jeff (wife Jo) Akright of Liberty, MO and Jamie Akright of Summerville, SC., three daughters; Mrs. Herb A. (Teresa) Schulz of New Canton, Il., Cathy Akright of Hull, IL and Tina Cox of Palmyra, MO., three brothers; Willis (wife Linda) Robbins of Bay Monette, AL, Rodney (wife Lena) Robbins of Hull, IL and Jerry (wife Patty) of Summer Hill, IL., three sisters; Mrs. Kevin (Linda) White of Quincy, IL., Bonnie Robbins of Barry, IL and Cheryl Robbins of Oklahoma City, OK. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 5, 2005 at Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry, IL. Burial is at the Kinderhook Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 till 8 p.m. Thursday, August 4, 2005 at the Niebur Funeral Chapel, Barry, IL.
WILLIAM COX
, b: 28 Sep 1890, Ray, Colo.; d: 3 Feb 1990, Barry, Il.; bu: Samuel Taylor Cemetery, near Rockport, Il.; m: Edith Worthen on 31 May 1917 (place not stated); fa: James Cox; mo: Mary Sharrow. A resident of Atlas, Il. Survived by his wife and several nieces and nephews.
E.A. CRANDALL
, a prominent citizen of Pike county, died at his home here yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock, aged 66 years. Deceased was a stockholder in the Exchange bank and the Barry Milling Co., and a member of the grocery firm of Crandall & Smith. During this civil war he was a member of the Ninty-ninth Illinois Infantry and was a member of the Grand Army and Knights Templar.
Second Article: one of the most prominent citizens of Barry and Pike county, passed away at his home here this afternoon at 5 o'clock. He was 66 years of age last Sunday, and for some time past has suffered from a complication of diseases. he was a resident of Pike county for nearly half a century and for many years has been identified with its commercial and social affairs.Major Crandall at the time of his death was a stockholder in teh Exchange bank and the Barry Milling Co., besides being a member of the grocery firm of Crandall and Smith.During the civil war he was a member of the Ninety-ninth Illinois infantry. He was a member of the Grand Army and Knight Templar.
ALANA J. CUNNINGHAM
, 58, of Pittsfield, IL, died on Sunday, November 13, 2005 at 12:40 a.m. at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL. She was born on February 28, 1947 in Decatur, IL to Charles and Nona Collins Priest. Alana married Carl A. Cunningham on July 31, 1965 at the St. Mary’s Church in Pittsfield, IL. and he survives. She was employed as a payroll supervisor and tax consultant for Cannell and Sheehan CPA’s in Jacksonville, IL. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pittsfield, IL. She graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1965 and attended Southwest Missouri State. She was a member of the Naples Boat Club (office holder), Nautical Travelers Boat club (office holder), avid boater, many friends up and down both Illinois and Mississippi Rivers, devoted grandmother, loved gardening and raising flowers, enjoyed decorating for holidays and cooking and her pets Willie and Josephine.
Survivors: husband, Carl A. Cunningham, Pittsfield, IL., three sons, Stewart (Rhonda) Cunningham, Pittsfield, IL., Samuel (Heather) Cunningham, San Diego, CA, Shad (Janet) Cunningham, Griggsville, IL. two brothers Phil (Carrie) Priest, Pittsfield, IL and Tim (Leah) Priest, Jacksonville, IL., sister-in-law Jim (Cathy) Foster, Mason Neck, VA., four grandchildren, Addie, Shayne, Mason, and Breanna Cunningham, nephews Joe Priest, Jacksonville, IL., Jeremy (Tracy) Priest, Pittsfield, IL., Jim (Lisa) Foster, Johnson City, TN. nieces Susan (Mike) Mahon, Washington Birthplace, VA., Jessie (Steve) Schwverk, Quincy, IL, great nieces and nephews Joy, Lauren, Grace, Austin and Cooper. Preceded by her parents and an infant son, Seth in 1977.
Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Church, Pittsfield with Fr. Rodney Swartz officiating. As per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded with burial at a later date.
NINA RUTH CURRY
, 92, of Bowling Green, Mo. formerly of Martinsburg, was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6 at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, Mo. Wayne Ward officiated. Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5th at the funeral home. Burial was in the Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill.
Mrs. Curry died Sunday, Aug. 3, one day after her 92nd birthday at Country View Nursing Facility in Bowling Green, where she had been a resident since January 2003.
She was born Aug. 2, 1916 in Pike County to Frank and Persa DeCamp Lord. She married Paul Curry May 8, 1937 and he preceded her in death Aug. 23, 1983.
She is survived by one son, Bob Curry and wife, Carol of rural Bowling Green; three grandsons, Rodney Curry and wife, Lisa of Montgomery City, Mo., David Curry and wife, Tara of Marthasville, Mo. and Rick Curry and wife, Belinda of Katy, Texas; one granddaughter, Dee Ann Schlueter and husband, Bob of Eolia; nine great-grandchildren and many brother and sister in-laws, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Warren Lord, One sister, Beulah McCann Funk and two nephews, Vernon Lord and Gail Lord.
She had lived on the home place in Martinsburg, until moving to her son's farm in rural Bowling Green, in December of 1999 to make her home.
She attended the Church Of Christ at Martinsburg and later the Church Of Christ at Louisiana. Nina was very close to all of her family.
Pallbearers were; Ray Guthrie, Dennis McCann, Bill Curry, Cleve Curry, Kim Curry and John Curry.
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ROBERTA (GOODIN) COLLVER