Obituaries
Pike County IL
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LENIELS M. (BOOTS) DANIELS
83, of Pleasant Hill, died at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 1999, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Mrs. Daniels was born Jan 21, 1916, in Summer Hill, a daughter of John William and Bertha Howell Boots. She married William Ernest Motley in 193IE4. He died in 1948. She married Alvin Daniels in 1955. He died in 1966.
Mrs. Daniels had been an employee of the Pleasant Hill Garment Factory. She enjoyed sewing and was a member of Pleasant Hill Christian Church.
Survivors include one son, Dudley (wife Alice) Motley of Pittsfield; one daughter, Beverly Worthen of Granite City; two step-daughters, Charlotte Hirst of Mexico, Mo, and Cherlyn Boots of Louisiana, Mo.; 2 brothers, Leslie Boots of Jacksonville and Donald Boots of Missouri; 3 sisters, Opal Motley of Rockport, Frances Buchanan of Frankfort, Mo., and Mary Conner of Louisiana, Mo; 7 grandchildren, 6 stepgrandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Daniels was preceded in death by an infant son, William Ernest Motley Jr; a son, Dennis Motley; 2 brothers, Lloyd and Walter Boots; and 2 sisters, Susie Grimsley and Maxine Cole.
Funeral Services were Saturday at 2 p.m. at Ward-Lummis funeral home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Eldon Cook. Burial was at Samuel Taylor Cemetery in Rockport.
Memorials may be made to Samuel Taylor cemetery or the charity or organization of the donors’ choice.
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas
ESTHER L. DARK
79, of Pittsfield died Thursday, July 31, 2008 at the Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Pittsfield.
She was born Sept. 14, 1928 in Maysville to George Everett and Caine Caroline Claus Hammitt. She married Charles R. Dark, Jr. Sept. 28, 1946 in Pittsfield, and he preceded her in death June 24, 2008.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed crossword puzzles, solitaire, and her animals. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
Survivors include a son, Jeff (wife Crystal) Dark, Jacksonville; two daughters, Jeanie Pults, Beardstown and Jeannette (husband, Donald) Pults, Nebo; five grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
Preceded by a brother, Donald Hammitt; a sister, Harriett Trudell; and three great-grandchildren, Shawn Chandler, Zachary Pults and Brandon Reveal.
Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 4, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield with burial at the Gray Cemetery, New Salem. Visitation was held Monday, Aug. 4, from 9 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorials are to the family.
Niebur Funeral Home is handling the services.
Contributed by Billie Browning
MILDRED JUNE WAGGONER HARPOLE DARNELL
born 30 Jun1924, Pike Co., Il; died 15Apr1985, Pleasant Hill , Il ; burial in Crescent Heights Cemetery , Pleasant Hill , Il married 1) Fred M. Waggoner; and 2) Cecil Darnell father: Edward Harpole; mother: Irene Smith Both husbands preceded in death. Survived by her mother: Mrs. Irene Dabney of Pleasant Hill ; a son: Robert Waggoner of Granite City ; four grandchildren; three brothers: Charles T. Dabney and Stanley J. Harpole, both of Quincy, and Edward G. Harpole of O'Fallon, Mo.
C.C. DAVENPORT
, an old and respected citizen of Baylis, died Wednesday of paralysis, caused by an attack of the grip. he was a native of Virginia and moved to Baylis in 1878. He was a brother-in-law of the late Lewis Angle of Barry. He leaves a widow and one daughter, Mrs. Isaac H. Walling, of Baylis., surviving him. He became dangerously ill last Saturday and his grandson Lewis Walling and Wm. El Walling, of Minneapolis, were telegraphed for and arrived Monday evening. Mr. Davenport was a carpenter and built many fine dwelling houses in Pike county during the past twenty years.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge - The Quincy Daily Journal Friday April 21, 1899 page 2
FRANK DAVIS
- Died at the residence of his parents at Blaine, Kansas, March 19th, 1879, Frank son of C.G. and S. Davis, in the 27th year of his age. Deceased was born in Barry, Illinois, in the year 1852, and removed with his parents to Kansas about three years ago. A kind and dutiful son, an affectionate brother, he was beloved and respected by all who knew him. The deathly grasp of quick consumption seemed to have marked him for its victim. In spite of his strong constitution he was prostrated on a bed of sickness. Though he suffered much, not a word of complaint, fell from his lips.
Barry Adage April 9 1879
GAIL DAVIS
53, of Pearl, died , Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
He was born Aug. 15,1954 in Pittsfield, the son of Mary Blish and Robert Davis.
He is survived by his mother, Maly Blish, of Pittsfield; three daughters: Michelle (David) Minor, LaDonna (Brian) Pelfrey, and Amy (Justin) Workman; four grandchildren, Makayla and Logan Minor, and Madison and
Isabella Workman, all of Nicholasville, Ky.; a stepson Shannon (Marty) Hausey of Ohio; and three step grandchildren; one brother, Larry Davis of Alton; three sisters, Becky (Dan) Rauch of Rapid City, Mich., Sherrie Haggard of Ashland City, Tenn. and Connie Thomas of Pittsfield; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by his special friend, Lone McDaniels of Pearl.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Karen Davis; two brothers, Kevin Carter and Jimmy Blish; his dad, Robert Davis; and his grandparents, Frank and Lillian Carter and Virgil and Daisy Davis.
To know Gail was to love him. He was a devoted son, brother, a loving husband, father, and grandfather. His love for hunting and playing the lottery was surpassed by his love for his family. He's known by his friends and family as the "friendliest guy in Pike County." He could lighten even the darkest of days. Our only peace is in the knowledge that while he was loved deeply on earth he is now in the rest of God's unfailing love.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at the Grace Baptist Church, Pittsfield with Pastor Gary Dice officiating. Burial will be following at the Miller Cemetery, Pearl. Visitation will be held Thursday, Aug. 14, from 5-8 p.m. at the Grace Baptist Church, Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to the Gail Davis Memorial Fund in care of the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
Contributed by Billie Browning
JAMES G. DAVIS
was born in Pike County, May 2, 1882 and died at El
Dara, Aug. 17, 1917, aged 35 years and 3 months. He has spent his life in the county where he was born, excepting only a few years in Quincy.
He was married to Miss Minnie Hoskins, Sept. 9,1903. To this union
have been born two sons and three daughters; Marvin 13, Gladys 11,
Rosamond 9, Barbara 7, and Ellis 2. Beside the bereaved family there are left
to mourn their loss, a father, mother, three brothers, two sisters and
a host of relatives and friends. He was a loving husband, a kind and
indulgent father and a good citizen and all who knew him extend their
sympathy to the family. He became a member of the Christian Church when
a young man. The funeral was held at the Christian Church Sunday
morning conducted by his pastor, J.D. Dabney, assisted by Rev. J.D. Shook.
The burial took place at Barry, Sunday.
Barry Adage 17 August 1917
KEITH DAVIS
,died 17Sep1983, Rushville, Il.; d: bu: Green Pond Cemetery, Pearl, Il.; m: Bonnie Miller on 3Jul1949 in Pittsfield, Il.; fa: Basil Davis; mo: Opal Taylor. Korean War Army vet. Survived by his wife; one son: David Davis of Mt. Prospect; two daughters: Mrs. Rhonda Klepitsch of Rolling Meadows and Lisa, at home; three grandchildren; and one brother: Vernon Davis of Washington. Preceded by his parents.
Contributed by Greg Croxton at Rootsweb World Connect
LILLIAN LEE (HUDELSON) DAVIS
, 82, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.
Born in Pike County April 1, 1926, she was the daughter of Clarence Edward and Ethel Browning Hudelson.
Mrs. Davis was a graduate of Gem City Business College in Quincy, and among other positions, served as secretary to the State's Attorney and Court Reporter in Carthage, Ill. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Her hobbies were quilting and crafts as well as "all things electronic", earning her the nickname, "Gadget Grandma", by her delighted grandchildren. Her greatest joy was her family, which although widely scattered throughout the country, was kept tightly knit together by the little red cell phone that never left her side.
Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her father and mother; former spouse, Dean Franklin Davis; a sister, Claire Evelyn Thiele; and a brother, C.E. "Buddy" Hudelson.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Duane and Cindy Davis, Littleton, Colo.; daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon Sparrow and Shirley Califf, both of Jefferson, Diane and Tim Garcia, Henderson, Nev. and Michelle and Jeff Kilcher, Bloomington; grandchildren, Barbara Burton and Holly Hix, both of Atlanta; Drew Califf, Rockford, Lindsay Califf, Urbana and Kahlie Kilcher, Bloomington; as well as great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Only a private memorial will be held at a later date in Colorado.
Individuals wishing to celebrate the life and passing of Lillian Davis may send expressions to the family in care of Sharon Sparrow, P.O. Box 603, Jefferson, GA 30549.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contacting Bentley Assisted Living, Jefferson, to make a small gift for Staff recognition or to give a gift of time by volunteering.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Contributed by Billie Browning
LOUIE ELLA (SIDWELL) DAVIS
, 84, of Marshfield, Wisc., died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.
She was born Oct. 9, 1918, in El Dara, Pike County, the daughter of Fama Marie Ottowa and Roy Vincent Sidwell. She married Ralph S. Davis on Feb. 28, 1942, in Canton, Mo. He preceded her in death Nov. 5, 1999.
Also preceding her in death were her parents and two brothers, Paul Sidwell and David Sidwell.
Survivors include a daughter, Carol Phillips of Marshfield; two grandchildren; one sister, Marjorie Wolfe of Marshfield; one sister-in-law, Nancy Sidwell; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Carl and Maureen Davis; and several nieces and nephews.
She was a graduate of Pittsfield High School, earned a bachelor of education degree from Western Illinois University, and two masters degrees from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. She taught at Matherville, Barry, Terre Haute, Ind., Champaign and Rushville. She retired in 1986, and worked as a volunteer teacher in Marshfield. Her hobbies were reading and sewing. She attended Wesley United Methodist Church. She was a member of Cappa Delta Pi, the Champaign-Urbana chapter of Delta Cappa Gamma, of which she served as past president. She served on the board of directors for the Marshfield Area Respite Care Center and had been a Sunday school teacher for many years.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002, at Rembs/Kundinger Chapel, Marshfield, Wisc., with the Rev. Neil Piepenburg officiating. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery in Marshfield.
Memorials may be made to the Marshfield Area Respite Care Center, or the Marshfield Medical Foundation for heart research.
From Greg Croxton - The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 13, 2002, page 15, column 4
RALPH STERLING DAVIS
, 85, of Marshfield, Wisc., died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, at Deerview Meadow Community Based Residential Facility at Marshfield, where he had been a resident since Feb. 26, 1996.
He was born July 23, 1914, in Augusta, the son of Wilbur A. and Lillie F. Hulick Davis. He married Louie Ella Sidwell on Feb. 28, 1942, in Canton, Mo. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Carol) Phillips of Marshfield; one brother, Carl H. Davis of Davenport, Iowa; two grandchildren, one niece and one nephew.
He attended Camden High School and graduated from Rushville High School. He then attended business school in Shelbyville and earned a bachelor of education degree from Western Illinois University in Macomb, a master of science degree from the University of Illinois and a master of education degree from the University of Illinois.
After his education, he began a career in education, teaching science and serving as principal of Barry High School from 1936 until 1942. From 1947 until 1948, he taught science at Rushville High School and from 1948 until 1964 he served as dean of boys and taught science at Urbana High School. He served as principal at Urbana High School from 1964 to 1967. He then served as Assistant Superintendent of the Urbana School system until 1979.
Mr. Davis had served as secretary of the Mississippi Valley Division of the Illinois Education Association (lEA), president of the East Central Division of lEA, president of the University Branch of Phi Delta Kappa, president of the Exchange Club, a state advisor of student councils for Illinois and had served on the curriculum board for MPATI and the curriculum board for educational television WILL at the University of Illinois.
He also was chairperson of the North Central Association Visiting Committee. He was a member of the Schuyler County Local Board No. 1 Selective Service in 1946, a member of ELI, past president of the Illinois Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa and was chairperson of the Illinois State Committee of the North Central Association from 1985 until 1986.
He served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater from 1942 until 1946. He served with the United States Naval Reserves from 1946 until 1954, retiring with the rank of lieutenant junior grade.
He was a former member of the Rushville First United Methodist Church where he served as a youth leader. At the time of his death, he was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Marshfield, Wisc.
Funeral services for Mr. Davis were held Nov. 10, 1999, at Rembs/Kundinge Funeral Home in Marshfield with the Rev. Neil Piepenburg officiating. Burial was at Hillside Cemetery in Marshfield where military rites were conducted by American Legion Post 54.
Memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Hospital Hospice Care or to the Marshfield Area Respite Care Center.
Contributed by Greg Croxton - The Rushville Times, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, page 17, column 1
RITA DAVIS
, 72, died July 5 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. She fractured a hip in a fall, had successful surgery, but contracted pneumonia, and died six days after her accident.
Rita was born in Evergreen Park, to Earl W. and Loretta G. (Walter) Pitts. She attended Catholic schools on Chicago's South Side and graduated in 1957 from Little Company of Mary School of Nursing. She married Jon L Davis that same year in Reynosa, Mexico, and they embarked on a 29-year career of travels, living in eight states and Belgium and Germany where she was the lead volunteer at the Bitburg AB Hospital. Her husband survives her at the family home in Albuquerque, NM, their 23rd address.
Rita is also survived by a son, Michael, and his children, Drew, Madison, and Michael; daughter, Catherine Davis- Query (Bryan) and their son Davis all of Albuquerque; daughter, Laurie, of Orlando, FL; Laurie's son Spec4 Michael Foster (Ehelen) of Fort Lee, Va. (currently deployed to Iraq,) their daughter, Bella, and Ehelen's sons, D'Metrious and Malachi. She is also survived by her brother, Robert Pitts (Dolores) of Rolling Meadows; a sister-in-law, Gwendolyn (Davis) Stilwell (Johnson) of Pittsfield; 14 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Muriel Bretz. Cremation has taken place.
A Davis family luncheon was held in Pittsfield at the Stilwell home July 6, a family and friends memorial was held at the Albuquerque Hilton July 11, and a memorial Mass will be held at St. Colette Parish in Rolling Meadows, Aug. 23. Another Mass will be held in her memory Aug. 15 at St. Mary's Parish in Pittsfield, Col. Davis' original home. Rita was a doting grandmother and will be missed by her wonderful tribe of grandchildren.
She was also an animal lover and donations to the Animal Humane Society of New Mexico at 615 Virginia, Albuquerque, NM 87108 would have been her choice of memorial.
Contributed by Billie Browning
ROBERT BURTON DAVIS
, age 21, of Marceline, Ill. and formerly of Perry, Ill. died Tuesday (January 4, 2005) at his residence. He was born June 17, 1983 in Pittsfield, Ill. son of Ronald and Donna M. Smith Davis. Surviving are his parents, mother Donna Davis of Perry, Ill. and father Ronald Davis of Meredosia, Ill.; a brother, Ray Davis of Perry, Ill.; a special friend Jessica Clayton and their son Christian James and his half-sister, Elizabeth Renea; maternal grandmother, Dorothy Smith of Perry, Ill.; paternal grandmother, Dora Davis of Pittsfield, Ill.; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Forrest Davis; paternal grandfather, Burton Smith. Robert was a 2001 graduate of Griggsville-Perry High School and was a 2003 graduate of John Wood Community College Ag Center in Perry, Ill. He enjoyed playing softball, hunting, fishing and demo derby?s. But his greatest love was spending time with friends and family. He was a member of Perry United Methodist Church and a member of the Perry Fire Department. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday (January 7, 2005) at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville, Ill. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery in Perry, Ill.
TOM DAVIS
, of Hull, died at 12:45 a.m. Sun., Sept. 20, 2009 at his home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tues. at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. Pastor Bert Sapp will officiate. Burial with full Military Rites by Emmette J. Shields American Legion Post #55 will be at Kinderhook Cemetery in Kinderhook.Visitation was held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mon. at the funeral home.
Mr. Davis was born Feb. 22, 1941 in Hannibal to Howard & Maxine Saxbury Davis. He was married to Joy Williamson on May 17, 1980 in Hannibal. She survives.
Other survivors include 4 children, Tom Davis (Tammy) of Mendon, Todd Davis (Carrie Shaffer) of Ursa, Bryan Steinmann (Alicia) of Hull, Beth Smith (Dan Malone) of Hull; a brother, Dick Davis (Donna) of Hull; 7 grandchildren, Gregg Steinmann, Lynsey Davis, Victoria Steinmann, Lane Davis, Courtney Steinmann, Dustin Davis and Logan Steinmann; and his dog, Jazzy.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Davis was a U.S. Army Veteran having served from 1959-1962. He worked for American Cyanamid for 21 years and Motorola. Mr. Davis enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He was a member of the American Legion and attended Hull Community Church in Hull. Memorial contributions may be made to Maple Lawn Nursing Home in care of the James O'Donnell Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Gene Smith, Terry Smith, Shawn Schultz, Gregg Steinmann, Bryan Steinmann, Gerald Whalen and Lane Davis
ALLEN S. DEAN
, the 16-year-old son of Wm. H. Dean living south of twon, and whose illness we have mentioend several times, died of lock-jaw Monday afternoon, the result of a kick from a horse. He had been improving until last Thursday when he commenced growing worse. He was a bright, manly young fellow and had many friends who were pained to learn of his death.
The funeral was held at the M.E. church this fore noon at 11 o'clock, Rev. W.M. Poe officiating, after which the remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of sorrowing friends.
Funeral Notice: The funeral services connected with the burial of Allen S. Dean will be held at the M.E. Church, on Wednesday, October 4, 1893, at 11 o'clock a.m. Friends of the family are invited to attend.
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HANNAH ANN (DURAN) DEAN
, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Duran was born in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood, northeast of Pittsfield, Ill., October 20, 1843. She grew to womanhood in this vicinity. December 28, 1865 she was united in marriage to Wm. H. Dean, a young farmer living south of Griggsville. There they resided for many years. Here their five children were born, three of whom are living: Fred E. of Peoria, Mrs. Frank Bennett, and Rhea E. Dean of Griggsville. She leaves five grandchildren: Mrs. George F. Hall of Macomb, Frank Dean Bennett, Mrs. Herschel Sleight, Estella Dean, Winfred Dean of Griggsville, and Elinor Hall, great-grandchild of Macomb.
She lost her devoted husband October 13, 1921. On July 11 , 1928 she went to her reward. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.D. Roach assisted by the pastor of the Nazarene Church of Griggsville, and Rev. A.G. Adams of the M.E. Church on Friday afternoon, July 13, at 2:30. Interment in Griggsville Cemetery.
NORMAN GOODRICH DEAN
, 92, of rural New Salem, died early Saturday, January 21, 2006 at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Except for the years during World War II, Norman was a lifelong resident of the New Salem area.
Born at rural New Salem on September 26, 1913, he was a son of William Newcomb and Ruth Goodrich Mink Dean. He married Anna Mae Dunham, also of the New Salem area, on January 14, 1941. Norman and Anna Mae celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary one week before he died.
He is survived by two sons, Everett Norman (wife Judy) of New Salem, and Gary William (wife Mary) of Chicago. Three daughters also survive; Vera Ruth (husband Bill) Felts of Carterville, Martha (Marty) Mae Dean of San Francisco, CA. and Karen Ann Loos (husband Don) of St. Louis. Grandchildren are Steve (wife Paula) Dean of New Salem, James Dean of Kinderhook, Rachel (husband Greg) Smith of Mattoon, Bill (wife Heather) Dean of St. Louis, MO.; Grace Dean, Joy Dean, Matthew Dean, and Nathan Dean of Chicago; Nicole Webel, M.D., of Seattle, Wash., Baird (wife Alissa) Webel of Chevy Chase, MD.; Cindi (husband Jeff) Parnell of Granite City, and Jeffrey (wife Kim) Loos of O’Fallon, MO. His great grandchildren, in whom he took special pride, are Josh, Madison, MacKenzie, Mason and Collin Dean; Braden, Brock and Averie Smith; Max and Alexandra Webel; Nathan Parnell; and Christopher and Ryan Loos. Step grandchildren are USMC Capt. Troy Felts of Arlington, VA., and Julie (husband Will) Lutz of Charleston, SC. Step great grandchildren are Grayson and Logan Lutz and Kyle Valentine.
Norman was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings; Wilma (husband Bill) Gleckler of New Salem, Bernice (husband Jess) Hull of Pittsfield, Converse (wife Clara Dean of Exeter, CA., and Arthur Frank (wife Karleen) Dean of Donselson, TN.
Norman graduated from New Salem High School and last summer celebrated his 75th class reunion with two of his three classmates. He first worked in the trucking industry before he and Anna Mae were married. During World War II, he worked at Curtiss-Wright aircraft factory in St. Louis, where due to his mechanical abilities he became foreman. After the war, he and Anna Mae returned to Pike County and purchased the farm southwest of New Salem where they have since resided. He ran a successful grain and livestock farming operation, and in March 2005 held his last “retiring from farming” sale. Beginning in 1956 after Norman’s arm was amputated due to a farming accident, he often visited with other area accident victims whom he heard about. Norman was a fixture at farm sales and auctions far and wide, and was active in various movements to better the agriculture industry. He loved water skiing, which he learned after his arm was amputated. A favorite activity was entertaining family and friends at pig roasts and other events at their cabin on the Mississippi River. Norman found great joy in entertaining his grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was an active traveler, having driven through the Rocky Mountains many times, visited all 50 states, cruised through the Panama Canal and toured the Alaska and the European Alps.
Norman was a member of the New Salem Methodist Church and later the Pittsfield Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at the Pittsfield United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2006 with Rev. Linda Peyla officiating, with visitation at the church from 12:00 noon to 2:00. His resting place will be in the Gray Cemetery at New Salem.
OLIVER R. DEAN
, son of Henry E., and Mary L. Dean, was born in Griggsviile, April 7th, 1859. (Died 8 December 1886). He was converted about three years since, under the labors of Rev. J. A. Kumler, and united with the M. E. Church. In conversing with a friend in reference to his Christian experience, he said, "I was held back a long time by the influence of my young friends and the night that I left them for the altar of prayer, two of them caught hold of me, and said ‘Don’t go, don't go.' I turned and said, Yes, I am going, and you had better come too.” He said he felt that if he did not give himself to God then he never would. That it was the last call of the Spirit to him. He went and literally fell down at the altar. It was said by one who noticed his coming, that if he had had two more steps to take he would not have reached it. Not long after his conversion he bad a severe spell of sickness, and frequent attacks of the same disease ever after. On the 6th of last June, he was taken more violently than ever, and continued to suffer, and waste away, until the 8th of December at half-past 7 p. m., his spirit was released and his poor, tired body was at rest. In the afternoon before he died he said to his friends, "I going now, farewell, and taking each by the hand bid them farewell and all promised to meet him in heaven.
Contributed by Sandi Donaldson
PEARLIA A. DEAN
- September 20, 1867 - Mrs. Will [Hannah Duran] Dean's baby
[Perliz A. Dean] died last night and John [Dean] and I went out to Pleasant Grove to the funeral.
Submitted by Lisa Embley - Rootsweb World Connect (From the Diary of Annie Eliza Dean).
WILLIAM H. DEAN
, only son of Daniel and Lydia Dean, was born on the old homestead south of Griggsville, October 20, 1840. His parents were among the early pioneers. At the age of 16 he became a Christian and ten years later he dedicated his life in and entire consecration to God and experienced the grace of entire sanctification, which grace he professed to enjoy throughout life. On October 13, 1921 he departed this life, dying in the triumph of a living faith. During his long illness he often witnessed to God's wonderful grace and declared his great desire to go and be forever with his Lord. He married December 28, 1865 to Miss Hannah A. Duran of the vicinity of Pleasant Grove. To this union were born five children, three of whom remain. Perlia, the eldest died September 1867, her life being for a few short months, while Allen, the youngest child died October 2, 1893, at the age of 16. To mourn his loss there remain three children, Frederick, Rhea and Mrs. Frank Bennett, also five grandchildren, together with the beloved wife, who was his companion for more than half a century and whose untiring devotion through all the years never failed. Funeral services were held at the late residence, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J.D. Roach, one of the former pastors. Interment was in the Griggsville Cemetery.
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FRANK DEHART
, age 84, of Griggsville, Ill. died late Wednesday evening (Aug. 31, 2005) at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Ill. He was born August 5, 1921 in Griggsville, Ill. son of the late James Earl and Ina Pearl Davis Dehart. Surviving are three sisters, Mary Martin of Barry, Ill., May Brierton and husband Henry of Mt. Sterling, Ill. and Helen Ward of Garden Grove, California; a sister-in-law, Marie Dehart of Griggsville, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, James Dehart; and brother-in-laws, Arthur Martin & Eldon Ward; one niece, Donna Evans. Mr. Dehart was a graduate of Griggsville High School and was an avid outdoorsman. He was a former typesetter for the county paper, had worked for the Griggsville Feed Mill, in the apple orchards, as well as Wolfley Fertilizer. He was a veteran of W.W. II serving in the U.S. Army spending 15 months in France & Germany with Company A 370th Medical Battalion. He was a member of the Griggsville American Legion Post. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 4, 2005) at the Griggsville Cemetery in Griggsville, Ill. where graveside military rites will be conducted by the Griggsville American Legion Post #213.
ROBERT DEMPSEY
, 78, died Aug. 3, 2008, at the St. John's Hospital Hospice, Springfield.
He was born May 4, 1930 in St. Mary's Hospital, Quincy to John Orville and Genevieve Marie Ohnemus Dempsey. He married Dolores J. Dittmer Oct. 18, 1952 at St. Edwards Church, Mendon and she survives. He was employed as a Bulldozer Operator for Dempsey Excavation, Moor Man Mfg. Co- Feed and Sales Mgr., Kamar Mfg. Co.-Pole Building Salesman, Tate Cheese Co., Valley City, Evan's Mfg. Home Sales, Tax Assessor for Pike and several of the Townships and Niebur Funeral Home.
Robert served his country in the Navy Reserve. Robert and family moved to Pittsfield from McDonough Co. He was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pittsfield. He was a member of the Pike County Fair Board 1961-2003, serving as President 1968-2003. Member of Pittsfield Steak Club, President IL Assoc. of Agricultural Fairs for two - years, Taught Jr. Newman classes to High School Students for eight years. Promoted Jr. Talent Contest from County to State of IL Fair. Served Pittsfield City Council for 8 years. Charter member of the Pike County Dance Club.
Survivors include his wife, Dolores Dempsey; two sons,Mark (Denise) Dempsey of Springfield; Jeffrey (Sally) Dempsey of Troy; three daughters, Jane (Rodney) Fralicx, Riverside, Marti Jo (Daniel) Peasley, Burlington, Iowa, Annie (Mike) Baker, Jacksonville; one sister, Marge Hull (Cyrus deceased), Quincy; 11 grandchildren Katie (Mike) Brendel, St. Louis, Mo., Abbie Fralicx, Riverside, Lesley (Joe) Dillard, Jacksonville, Maranda Dempsey, Springfield, Kelsey and Joe Peasley, Burlington, Iowa, Andrea, Laura and John Dempsey of Troy; two step grandchildren, Jennifer Blair, Jacksonville and Mike Blair of Springfield; and one great-grandson, Dawson Dillard; and nieces and nephews.
Preceded by his parents, two grandsons, John Michael and Michael Paul Dempsey. Funeral services will be held at the St. Mary's Catholic Church Friday, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m. with burial at the West Cemetery, Pittsfield. Visitation will be held Thursday, Aug. 7, 4-8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug.7, the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
Contributed by Billie Browning
FRANK ELIJAH DICKINSON
, the subject of this sketch, was born at Griggsville Landing, November 29, 1852, and lived nearly all his life in Griggsville. About a year ago he was affected with a distressing cough. On the 30th of last November he left home with the intention of going south, thinking that in a milder climate he would experience relief. On reaching St. Louis he changed his mind, not fearing any fatal termination of his disease, and as he had been possessed for a long time of the idea of becoming a machinist, and knowing that he could obtain a position in the machine shop of William Derring, Chicago, he went thither, and at once commenced work. On the 24th ult. he was taken sick with pneumonia. He was very low for several days, but on the 31st seemed to rally and appeared a great deal better, conversing calmly and rationally with his father, who had arrived in response to a telegram. Next morning he died at a quarter to 8 o'clock. As the New Year was ushered in bringing joy and gladness to many hearts, our young, friend peacefully passed away and the New Year brought sorrow and grief into one home. In a great city and among strangers, he found friends. Every aid and assistance was tendered him by his fellow-workmen in the shops, the lady at whose house he boarded, and others mentioned in another column. His lifeless body arrived here Sunday morning, and his remains were buried from his father's residence on Monday at 11 o’ clock. Rev. S. M. Wilcox officiated at the house, after which the remains were escorted to the cemetery by the Ancient Order of United workmen. The services at the grave were conducted according to the beautiful and impressive ritual of that order. Deceased had long been a member of Miller Lodge of this place, mid was held in such high esteem, that, although a young man, he had enjoyed the highest offices of the lodge, having served during the last term as Past Master Workman. Several brethren from Pittsfield and Perry were in attendance. His parents will receive $2,000 from this order; thus do we see the practical charity of this order and the good it accomplishes. Frank was a young man well respected in this community; of good habits and morals, he was quite devoted to his mother and younger sister, and exerted himself to make them comfortable, and was always guided by the laudable ambition to elevate himself and his condition in life. He was very well liked in social circles and will be greatly missed. We can say of him, he will be remembered for his kind acts and goodness, and his faults lie gently as
Contributed by Sandi Donaldson
JAMES DIGBY
, victim of the runaway accident mentioned in last
week's Adage, died frthe viom his injuries at the residence of J.R. Williams at about 10
o'clock on Sunday. He remained conscious from the time of the accident, and his symptoms did
not betoken anything dangerous until Sunday morning, when it became apparent to those at
his bedside that his end was drawing nigh. He freely conversed with friends who called
to see him during his illness and frequently signified his willingness to die. Mr. Digby
was born at Great Stanbridge Hall, near Rochford, England Aug. 30, 1810, and emigrated
to this country in 1832, locating at Troy, NY, where he followed the occupation of a
miller. In 1833 he came to Illinois, locating at Atlas, and in this county, and assuming
charge of the Rockport Mills. From Atlas he removed to St. Louis in 1835, and again
engaged in his profession, but soon after returning to Illinois and began farming in Pleasant
Vale twp. In 1848 he came to Barry and engaged in merchandising for nearly four years, when he purchased the
farm on which he has resided. Mr. Digby buried three wives and six children, and only
leaving one surviving son, Henry Digby, and a sister and two brothers to mourn his death.
His funeral services were held at the Baptist church on Tuesday, Rev. Niles Kinne
officiating, and were attended by many friends of the deceased."
LUCINDA DIGBY
, Died at Barry, on the 7th of Aug., Lucinda, wife of James DIGBY, and daughter of Joseph JACKSON, aged thirty two. Mrs. D. had been for many years a consistent member of the Baptist denomination, and has left a bereaved husband, two children, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, yea, sayith the Spirit, for they rest from their labors, and their works do follow them."
Pike County Free Press "Tidbits" 1846 - 1857
WILLIAM J. DILLON
, age 77, of the Pittsfield HealthCare Center in Pittsfield, Ill. and formerly of Griggsville, Ill. and Havana, Ill. died Monday afternoon (April 12, 2004) at the HealthCare Center. He was born May 9, 1926 in Havana, Ill. son of the late Howard F. and Mabel Clanin Dillon. He married Marjorie Elizabeth Cooper in 1952 and she survives. Also surviving is one sister, Margaret Spilker of Havana, Il.; two brothers, Howard Dillon of Florida and Alonzo Dillon of Petersburg, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Mike Dillon; and one sister, Mary Lou Myers. He was a graduate of Havana High School in Havana, Ill. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during W.W. II. He was a past postal working in Havana, Il. retiring in 1982. After his retirement he enjoyed farming in rural Havana, Il. He was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed watch them play. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday (April 15, 2004) at the Griggsville Cemetery with Rev. David Schultz officiating. Burial will be in Griggsville Cemetery with graveside military rites conducted by Griggsville American Legion Post #213. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Griggsville Fire Department. Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville, Ill. is in charge of arrangements
KENNETH LEROY DIMMETT
, 76, a resident of Plymouth, formerly of Lombard, and Whittier, Calif., died Thursday, Jan 29, 2009, in his home.
He was born Nov. 14, 1932 in Detroit, son of the late Kenneth and Martha (Dakan) Dimmitt. He married Geraldine M. Santschi Oct. 12, 1952 and had four children. He was preceded in death by his wife, Yarmilla Dimmitt and a daughter Beverly Sullivan.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Donna Dimmitt; two daughters Valerie Dimmitt and Christine Murray; two grandchildren, Thomas Wimberly and Amber (Murray) Woolard; and one great-grandchild, Christian Woolard.
He was a charter service driver for many years.
Cremation rites were accorded. The Hamilton Funeral Home in Plymouth was in charge of arrangements
Contributed by Billie Browning
RAYMOND O. DIXON
, 80, of Barry and formerly of Pittsfield, died Saturday, March 19, 2005 at the Barry Community Care Center in Barry, IL. Born May 1, 1924 at New Canton, Il., he was a son of Leslie and Belle Weeks Dixon. He married Doris Duncan June 7, 1946 at Palmyra, MO and she survives. He served his country during WWII in the United States Navy stationed on the USS Bailey. In his early years he worked at the Pike County Cheese Company, King Feeds and as a mechanic at C. Marshall Ford Sales all in Pittsfield. He retired from the City of Pittsfield. Mr. Dixon was a member and past commander of the Pike County V.F.W. Post in Pittsfield, enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling and was an avid NASSCAR fan and St. Louis Cardinal Baseball fan. The last eighteen winters were spent in Fulton, TX. with his wife and daughter. Survivor wife Doris of Barry, daughter Anita Sue "Susie" Dixon of Barry, a grandson, Stacy Dixon and granddaughter Sherry Dixon both of Hannibal, MO., one brother Truman Dixon of Barry, IL, three sisters Freda Akers, Katherine Williams, Charlotte Ray Seyl all of Barry, IL and a sister-in-law June Dixon of Pittsfield, six great grandchildren and three nieces and eight nephews.
Preceded by a son Leslie Ray "Butch" Dixon, sister Evelyn Clinging, brother Freeman Dixon, three nephews, one niece and a great niece.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 22, 1005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pittsfield West Cemetery with Rev. Jim Jacques officiating. Friends may call at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. till services at the cemetery. Military funeral honors will be accorded by the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. Memorials are to the Blessing Hospice of Pike County or the Pittsfield West Cemetery.
LYDIA ANN (DORSEY) DIXON
, 86, of Mount Sterling died Saturday, Dec. 26, 1998, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital Long-Term Care Facility in Rushville. She was born Jan. 30, 1912, in Perry, the daughter of Delbert William and Lydia Ann Bubb Dorsey. She married Edwin Albert Dixon in 1930; he preceded her in death in 1969. Mrs. Dixon, a homemaker, was a 1929 graduate of Perry High School. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Mount Sterling, where she taught the 3 B's Sunday school class for may years. She was a former member of Perry United Methodist Church, where she taught the high school Sunday school class. She also served as a volunteer for the American Red Cross for several years. Survivors: two sons, Gene (wife, Carlene) Dixon of Chambersburg and Jon (wife, Sharon) Dixon of Griggsville; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, First United Methodist Church of Mount Sterling, the Rev. Julie Allison officiating. Burial: McCord Cemetery, Perry.
CLARENCE YORK DOLBEARE
, 87, New Canton businessman died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, at his home. Graveside services and burial were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at Samuel Taylor Cemetery near Rockport. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. Saturday at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal, Mo. Mr. Dolbeare was born Feb. 19, 1918 in Brown Hollow, New Canton, to Clarence Simpson and Maude York Dolbeare. He married Betty Jane Allen Aug. 31, 1946 in Hannibal and she survives. Other survivors include three sons, Russel "Rusty" (wife Mona) Dolbeare of Cheswold, Del., James "Jimmy" (wife Valorie) Dolbeare of New Canton, David (wife Carol) of New Canton; one daughter, Sally (husband Tom) Plattner of New Canton; two sisters, Maude McNary of Quincy, Maxine Walburn of Quincy; two brothers, Bud Dolbeare and Leonard Dolbeare, both of New Canton; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings. Mr. Dolbeare was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He was the owner and operator for 58 years of Dolbeare and Sons sawmill which was located in Brown Hollow south of New Canton. He was also a farmer for many years. His favorite hobby was to search with his sons for Native American artifacts on his farm. Memorial contributions may be made to Blessing Hospice in care of the James O'Donnell Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers were Jonathan Dolbeare, Joshua Dolbeare, Christopher Dolbeare, Chad Dolbeare, Kevin Dolbeare, Tim Dolbeare and Todd Dolbeare.
Contributed by Karen Robinson
ELMO EUGENE DOLBEARE
- b: 8 Aug 1912, Illinois; d: 3 Feb 1983, Quincy, Il.; bu: Taylor Cemetery, near Rockport, Il.; m: Pauline Sutton on 21 Mar 1936 (place not stated); fa: Clarence Dolbeare; mo: Maude York. A resident of Barry, Il. Survived by his wife; three sons: Elmo, Jr. and Charles of Oceanside, Calif., and John of Quincy; five daughters: Dixie Walker of Barry, Nancy Coultas of Tucson, Ariz., Shirley Main of New Canton, Barbara Davis of Quincy, Janice Walters of Baylis; four brothers: York, Leonard, Clarence, and Everett of New Canton; three sisters: Mary Durall of Barry, Pearl Walbaum of Quincy, and Maude McNary of Quincy; 22 grand and four g-grandchildren. Preceded by his parents and a brother.
Contributed by Karen Robinson
KAREN (PINE) DOLBEARE
, 54, of Pleasant Hill, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
She was born Sept. 21, 1953 in Galesburg, to Orie Eugene and Barbara Denise Butler Pine. She married Chris Dolbeare Sept. 2, 1972 in Barry and he survives.
Karen graduated from Glenbard East High School in Lombard and received her bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University in Macomb. She started teaching with the East Pike School District in Milton in 1977. One year later she began her career with the Pleasant Hill Community Unit School District #3 teaching primarily in the elementary school, currently the fifth grade class. She was a staunch supporter of the Pleasant Hill P.T.O. and was serving as president. She truly loved her school and teaching, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, taking them camping and on vacations.
Her survivors include her parents, Orie and Barbara Pine of Burton; her husband, Chris Dolbeare of Pleasant Hill; a daughter, Tina (husband Joe) Heafner of Lees Summit, Mo.; and their children, Jacen, Jenna and Justin; a son, Brian (wife Tam) Dolbeare of Pleasant Hill and their children, Derek, Emma, Carter and Brody; and a brother, Robert (wife Ellen) Pine of Rockwall, Texas.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 4 at 10:30 a.m. at the Pleasant Hill Christian Church conducted by Rev. Aaron McCombs. Burial will follow at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, from 5-8 p.m. with family meeting friends from 5-7 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. Memdrials may be made to the Pleasant Hill P.T.O., the Pleasant Hill Christian Church or the Blessing Caner Center in Quincy.
Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.
Contributed by Billie Browning
PRISCELLA DOLBEARE
- Died Tuesday in Barry, Mrs. Priscilla Dolbeare, of grip and bronchial pneumonia. There survive her five daughters; four sons; also more than thirty grandchldren and twenty great-grandchildren. Mrs. Dolbeare was born in Morgan county, Ohio, March 12, 1820. She was married to Rozelle Dolbeare in1841 in Pike county.
From Margaret Rutledge - The Quincy Daily Journal Thursday March 29, 1906 page 6
CORA OPAL (JOHNSON) DONOHOO
80, of Pittsfield died in her sleep at her home Sunday, Feb. 20. 1966. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Green Pond church with Rev. Joe Maynard officiating. Interment was in Green Pond cemetery. Sutter Funeral Home was in charge. Born Sep. 24, 1885 in Pike County Cora Opal Johnson was the daughter of James and Ellen chamberlain Johnson. She was married to M.L. Donohoo, who survivies with the following children: Donald Donohoo and Mrs. Enid Mink of Pittsfield; Mrs. Hilda Crull of Wood riveer; Mrs Irene Parks of Salt Lake City, Utah; Mrs. Hula Patterson of Roodhouse; Mrs. Ava Funk and Mrs Joann Medrow of Tinley Park; Laura Fay Rollins of Louisiana, Mo.; and Loetia Dale Donohoo, serving in the U S Navy. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Floyd Johnston of Pearl, Mrs. Othal Scranton of Nebo and one brother, Fred Johnson of Pearl; 19 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Mr and Mrs Donohoo would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversay April 22 of this year.
Contributed by Colleen Bettenhausen - Pike County Democrat-Times, Pittsfield, Illinois, 23 Feb 1966, p.4, col.1
M. LESTER DONOHOO
of Pittsfied died at 8:30a.m. Sunday May 2,1971 at Illini hospital in Pittsfield. He was 88. Mr. Donohoo was born near Pearl, Jan. 31, 1883, a son of George and Olie Willard Donohoo. He was the retired owner-operator of a general country store in Pearl. He married Opal Johnson. She preceded him in death. Surviving are a son, Donald of Pittsfield; eight daughters, Mrs Irene Parks of Salt Lake City, Utah, Mrs. Hula Patterson of Roodhouse, Mrs. Hilda Crull of Wood River, Mrs. Enid Mink of Pittsfield, Mrs. Ava Funk and Mrs. Joanne Medrow, both of Tinley Park, Mrs. Laura Fay Rollins of Louisiana, Mo., and Miss Loetia Donohoo of Westwood, Calif.; two brothers, Homer of Wichita Falls, Tex., and Ray of Pearl; two sisters, Mrs. Alma Smith of Pearl, and Mrs. Ruth Boren of Morris; 19 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Green Pond church near Pearl with Rev. Joe T. Maynard officiating. Interment was in Green Pond cemetery. Sutter Funeral Home of Pittsfield was in charge of arrangements.
Contributed by Colleen Bettenhausen
JOHN SMITH DORSEY
was Scotch ancestry, being a lineal descendant o one of three brothers, who were triplet: who emigrated from the land of Bruce in Colonial times, and settled in Baltimore more. In that city, William Dorsey grandfather of the deceased, was born. In the family of William Dorsey was a son Charles, who was born in North Carolina, afterwards moving to Tensessee, where he married Miss Elinor Broiles. In December, 1828, they located in Detroit Township and three year later, they settled near Perry. To this union seven sons and two daughters were born: two sons, B. F. and T. L and the two daughters, Mary, wife of William Browning, and Nancy, wife of D. H. Hobbs. all of Perry, survive him and were present to mourn the departure of their brother. Brother Dorsey was born in Detroit township, Pike Co., Illinois, April 5, 1830, and departed this life, at his home in Perry, March 25 1900, surrounded by his family. He was married to Miss Mary J. Hardy of Perry, Jan. 8, 1857. She still survives her kind and affectionate husband. To this union were born four children to bless and cheer the home and to cherish and comfort the, parents in their old and declining clays. These are Albert M., who still resides under the parental roof., Ida D., wife of William Hume of Arkansas City, Kansas, Emma V wife of Dr. F. L. Hall; of Perry, Illinois Royal H. of Gainsville, Texas. All were present to pay their last sad farewell to a kind and loving father. There are four grandchildren—Roy, Mamie and Pearl, children of Mr. and Mrs. the William Hume, who with the childish glee and merriment, were always such a joy and comfort to their grandparents. These were present at the funeral. Carrie M. wife, of Royal Dorsey, and Frances Rogers, their infant daughter, who were detained or account of sickness, were the only absent members of the broken and bereaved family. In the days of his youth, Mr. Dorsey remembered his Creator and became a member of the Christian Church, thus giving his long and useful life to the service of his master and setting a noble example for his family and numerous friends. He gave liberally of his time and means in building the two Christian Churches in Perry, the first in 1851 and the second in 1881. For over half a century he was a trustee and one of the main pillars in the church. Quiet, unassuming avoiding notoriety, a noble and useful citizen, a true Christian. a kind and affectionate husband, a loving and indulgent father, has laid down his armor and ended his earthly pilgrimage He is not dead, but gone to his heavenly home to reap his reward and enjoy his rest. Truly he could say with the Apostle Paul, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give me at that day; and not only to me, but unto all them also that love His appearing.” The funeral services were held at the family residence on East Maine Street, on Wednesday at 2 o'clock P. M. Rev. R. F. Thrapp, of Pittsfield, officiating; assisted by W. I. Blair and Elder Hawker, of Perry.
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)
MARSHA (MILLER) DORSEY
age 53, of Barry, Ill. died early Sunday evening (October 22, 2006) at Blessing
Hospital in Quincy, Ill. She was born September 12, 1953 in
Jacksonville, Ill. daughter of the late Raliegh and Dottie Baker Miller.
She married Ray W. Dorsey on January 4, 1990 in Quincy, Ill. and he
survives. Also surviving is one daughter, Vicky L. Bates of Canton,
Ill.; two step-daughters, Lori M. Obert of Quincy, Ill. and Mary R. Dorsey of
Bluffton, Indiana, one son, Billy F. Bates of Springfield, Ill.; two step-sons,
Delray D. Dorsey of Westport, Mass. and Larry L. Dorsey and wife Jessica of
Quincy, Ill.; eleven grandchildren; five sisters, Brenda Nash and Sherry Miller
both of Beardstown, Ill., Mary Ann Miller of Virginia, Ill. and Lori Miller and
Barbara Miller both of Naples, Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a granddaughter, Madison
Weldt. Mrs. Dorsey was a 1972 graduate of Chandlerville High School in
Chandlerville, Ill. and was a past employee of Lashcon in Barry, Ill.
She loved collecting dolls and NASCAR memorabilia.
MRS. AUGUSTUS DOW
Pittsfield, Ill., May 10., After an illness extending over some two years, Mrs. Augustus Dow, of this city, died this morning. The deceased was born in Whately, Mass., in 1841. She was married in St. Louis in 1872 and came to this city, where she has since resided. She leaves a husband, son and many friends to mourn her demise.
St. Louis Globe 11 May 1887
CHARLES L. DRUMMOND
, was born in Derry Township, Pike Co. Il., May 26, 1859, and departed this life May 31, 1913, aged 54 years and 5 days, at his home in the same township, having spent his entire life in the same vicinity. He was married to Fannie S. Williams, Feb. 1879. To this union were born 6 children, 3 daughters and 3 sons, one daughter Mrs. Bessie Woodward having preceded him to the better land May 21, 1907. She was the first to break the family circle and transplanted from her earthly home to her heavenly home. The remaining ones are, Mrs. Mary Milligan, Mrs. Nancy Venicombe, both of Hadley Il., Othie of El Dara; Herman and Harold at home. The five children with the companion are left to feel most keenly the loss of a kind, loving and self sacrifice husband and father. He united with the Primitive Baptist church in Aug. 1891 of which he has ever been a consistent member. He will be greatly missed in his neighborhood and vicinity in which he has always lived. During his life no task was too great for him to undertake if it was for the good of those around him. He has been a long suffer, reaching a period of more than a year, with cancer of the stomach, and all that human hands could do to relieved none, but he never was known to complain, but was heard to say many times, "we must just look to a higher power". Besides the wife and children he leaves seven grand-children, 4 sisters and 3 brothers.
Barry Adage 31 May 1913
JAMES DRUMMOND
, was born in Pike county, Ill., January 3, 1857, and died October 4, 1901, aged 44 years, 8 months and 29 days. He was married February 2, 1879 to Mary McClain, who with four children - Nora, Maud, Anna and Dolly, survive him. Two children, a son and a daughter, and mother preceded him to their celestial home.
Barry Adage 10 Oct 1901
IDA DUFFIELD
, daughter of Brian Duffield died suddenly Tuesday morning at the residence of her Uncle James M. Duffield. She was aged about 18 and sick but one day. Her brother Frank, died some 4 or 5 months ago, under similar circumstances.
Pike County Democrat Oct. 21, 1880
MAGGIE M. (ELLIS) PYLE DUNHAM
, was born in Chambersburg, Ill., February 27th, 1870, died at her home in Valley City, Ill., October 25th 1918 of influenza.
She was married to Charles Pyle on November 26, 1889, and to this union were born three children, earl, William and Gertrude. Earl pass away when a little child and Mr. Pyle died January 27th, 1911.
Mrs. Pyle was again married, December 1913, to Mr. Lee Dunham. She leaves to mourn her death, her husband, one son, William, and her daughter, Gertrude, two grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
She was a member of the M. E. church at Valley City and of the P. C. M. L. A.
A short service was held at the grave in the Griggsville cemetery, Sunday. October 27th, conducted by Rev. J. D. Roach.
The sympathy of the entirre community goes out to these friends who are so sadly bereaved.
There is a world above, Where parting is unknown,
A long eternity of love, Formed for the good alone;
And faith beholds the dying here. Translated to that happier sphere.
Source: The Independent Press(Griggsville, IL), October 30, 1918 Submitted by Delaine Donaldson
MARJORIE EILEEN (LAIRD) DUNHAM
, 88, of Griggsville died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at Pittsfield Manor in Pittsfield.
She was born February 17, 1920 in New Salem to the late Merrill and Laverne Moore Laird.
She married Joseph Marion Dunham July 14, 1940 in New London, Mo. and he preceded her in death Oct. 2, 2005.
Surviving is a daughter, Linda Brite and husband Robert of Monett, Mo.; a son, Larry Joseph Dunham and wife Barbara of Griggsville; grandchildren, Lisa Spencer and husband Shane of Perry, Lori Bradshaw and husband Matt of Pittsfield, Robbie Brite and wife Jody of Griggsville, Daryl Brite and wife Melody of Griggsville, and Michael Brite of Monett, Mo.; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Cory and husband Victor of Quincy; three brothers, Paul Laird and wife Georgia of Pine, Arizona, Donald Laird and wife Pat of Elgin, Il. and Vincent Laird and wife Kay of Galesburg; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a sister, Helen Laird.
Mrs. Dunham was a graduate of Pittsfield High School. She was employed as a program assistant with Pike Co. Farm Service Agency in Pittsfield for 32 years before her retirement. Eileen was a member of the Griggsville United Methodist Church in Griggsville, where she was very active in the church and a member of the Dorcas Circle and the United Methodist Women at the church. She was also a member of Lady's Bridge Club, Pike Co. Dance Club, National Association of Retired Federal Employees and the Needlecraft Club through the church.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 25, at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville. Burial will be in Griggsville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Memorials may be made to the Griggsville Cemetery or the Griggsville United Methodist Church both c/o Airsman-Hires Chapel Box 341 Griggsville, Il. 62340
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press
PAUL W. DUNHAM
, 83, Pittsfield, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 5, 1924, in New Salem, the son of Charles Glen and Helen Louise (Gerard) Dunham.
He married Ethel Virginia Hillman on Dec. 31, 1944, in Pittsfield. She preceded him in death Oct. 8, 2001.
He is survived by one daughter, Linda (Sonny) Kimmel, Victorville, Calif.; three sons, Gary (Cheryl) Dunham, Macomb, Daniel (Lynda Marie) Dunham, Columbia, Mo., and David (Jane) Dunham, Chatham; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Donnie (Carlene) Dunham, Pittsfield; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Charles in infancy, and one sister, Miriam Dell.
He was in the last graduating class in New Salem High School, graduating in 1942. He never missed a day of school in 18 years. He farmed in New Salem all his life, retiring in 1986. He was also a past mayor of New Salem and at one time served on the school board for Pittsfield Community District 10.
He was a member of the Pittsfield Church of Christ where he hosted the Life Group for many years. He was also a member of the Pike County Farm Bureau. He took pride in giving blood when he was able and was a member of the "Gallon Club" many times. He also loved to bowl.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
Burial will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery
REGINALD KENT DUNHAM
, 71, of South Jacksonville, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
He was born Jan. 10, 1938, in Quincy, the son of N.W. and Edna Newman Dunham. He married Linda Watson Dec. 28, 1959, in Pittsfield and she survives.
He is also survived by three sons and one daughter, Reginald Khoy Dunham of Springfield, Roger Kent (wife, Cathy) Dunham of Jacksonville, Lee Anne Dunham (husband, Kenny Woodlief) of Lawrence, Kan. and John Marshall Dunham of DeQuincy, La.; two grandchildren, Amanda and Nathan Dunham; and one great-grandson, Dakota Kline, all of Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by one sister, Linda Anne Dunham.
Mr. Dunham was a 1956 graduate of Pittsfield High School, and then graduated from Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Co, in 1960. He taught at Winchester High School for 33 years, where he coached football, boys track and girls track. He had also served as a coach for MacMurray College football and the Salem Lutheran track team. Mr. Dunham was a member of the Pittsfield Masonic Lodge, Ducks Unlimited, and had served as Vice-President and President of International Carnival Glass Association. He loved duck hunting, and was proud to have introduced his grandson to the sport. He and his wife owned and operated Dunham's Jewelry & Antiques for nine years. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Funeral services were held 10 a.m. Tuesday at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Pittsfield.
COntributed by Billie Browning from Pike Press
IRA J. DYER
67, of rural Pittsfield, died Wednesday, January 15, 1997 at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield.
He was a farmer and longtime Republican leader. He was a 1947 graduate of Nebo High School and entered the military in January 1951 for two years, serving part of the time in Alaska with the 297th Engineering Aviation Battalion where he earned the rank of master sergeant. He served as Hardin Township supervisor for 20 years, and township Republican precinct committeeman since 1964. In 1978, he was elected chairman of the Pike County Republican Central Committee and in 1996 he served as delegate to the Republican National Convention. He held all these posts at the time of his death. He was a member of Pittsfield American Legion Post 152 and Nebo Christian Church, serving as a deacon and chairman of the Board of Elders and Deacons for many years.
Born May 25, 1929, he was a son of Ira J. and Thelma Hayden Dyer. He married Barbara Sue Foote on April 22, 1951 and she survives.
Also surviving is a daughter, Carole S. Pohlman of Carrollton; a son, Dwight L. Dyer of rural Pittsfield; four sisters, Josephine Benjamin of Vincennes, IN, Carlene Renoud of Barry, Mardell Bryant of Pittsfield, and La Donna Davis of Jacksonville; a brother, Richard Dyer of Drake, CO; a half sister, Patricia Wright of Williamsville; a step-brother, Junior Looper of Kampsville; a step-sister, Virginia Smith of Pleasant Hill; and two grandchildren, Emily J. and Dana S. Pohlman of Carrollton.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation was held at AirsmanHires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. The funeral was conducted Saturday, January 18, 1997 at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Mark Spivey officiating. Burial was in Nebo Cemetery with military rites by Pittsfield American Legion Post 152.
Memorials may be made to Nebo Christian Church or the American Cancer Society.
Contributed by Billie Browning
ISAAC JACKSON DYER
was a son of Wilson and Rebecca (Morgan) Dyer who came to Jacksonville, Illinois, in 1841. He came to Pike County about the year 1860. In his early youth he was denied the privilege of an education save for a brief term in an early day log schoolroom. He often boasted, however, of his log school education. It was not until after his marriage that he bad a chance to attend school. Probably he was the only man in the county who began his education after his marriage. He attended the common school in company with his children, and his eager mind readily grasped the fundamentals which enabled him in subsequent years, by close study and extensive reading, to hold his own with those who had had more generous opportunities for acquiring knowledge. All the expenses of his schooling he defrayed with his own hands by hard labor on the farm.
Isaac served 3 years in the Civil War with Co. E 99th Ill. Volunteers, where he was a Corporal, possibly later rising to the rank of Lieutenant. He was seriously wounded at Vicksburg, his left arm being permanently disabled. He completed a law course at Washington U. Law School in St. Louis and was admitted to the Bar by the Supreme Court of Illinois, Sept. 13, 1873. He opened a law office and for years was an advocate in the county's courts. Attorneys who mixed with him declare to this day that he was a hard man to beat in a lawsuit. In politics he was an uncompromising Republican.
Isaac was a great admirer of Abraham Lincoln and could quote fluently from the latter's debates in the memorable campaign against Douglas in 1858. One of the proudest moments of his life was when as a boy one day he sat on Lincoln's knee in the latter's office at Springfield, while Lincoln inscribed his own name "A. Lincoln." and that of the boy, Dyer, on the fly leaf of a copy of the debates which he then presented to the boy. This volume of the Lincoln-Douglas debates, the personal gift of the immortal Lincoln, was treasured by Isaac as one of his most priceless possessions.
Isaac married three times: (1) Emily Vesty Tenycke, who bore him twin boys Lyman Edward and Simon, a daughter Essie, and another son Charles... (2) Mary Emma Fuller... and (3) Phoebe Leah Boyd, by whom he had a daughter Omah and a son Ira.
Contributed by Bob Belamy / Find-A-Grave
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