Obituaries Pike County IL
C. GENE DeJAYNES
, C. Gene DeJaynes, 56, of Perry, died Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at his home in rural Perry. Gene was born March 19, 1953 at Pittsfield, IL., the son of Archie Edward and Edna Margaret Helm DeJaynes. He had lived in Perry since 1978. Gene was a Construction Contractor and building repairman. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving from 1974 to 1978, he was stationed in many countries during his service. He was a member of the Perry American Legion Post #142. He was married to Ronna E. Moore on September 20, 1976 at Oskaloosa, she survives at the home. Also surviving, one Son, Richard (Dana) DeJaynes, Lake Charles, LA., two Daughters, Jaime DeJaynes (Dale), Topeka, Sara (Pat) Cloud, Topeka, KS., three Brothers, Gary DeJaynes, John DeJaynes, Dale DeJaynes, two Sisters, Charlene DeJaynes, Darlene DeJaynes, two Grandsons, Jeff DeJaynes(Patricia), Lawrence, Patrick DeJaynes, and two Granddaughters, Zoe Gordon and Mia Cloud as well as many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 11:00 AM, Monday at the Perry American Legion. Cremation will follow Services. The Family will receive friends and relatives from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, Sunday at Barnett-Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Oskaloosa. The family requests in lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Grandchildren Education Fund in care of Barnett-Chapel Oaks Funeral Home.
DAVID D. DeJAYNES
, 56 of Pittsfield, died Saturday (8/05/06) at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO. Born Oct,31,1949 at Barry, IL., he was a son of Hershal W. and Goldie Mae Sisk DeJaynes. He married Charlene E. DeJaynes Nov.1,1969 at Enterprise , Ala. and she survives.
David worked at the Richter Company and Pike Feeds in Pittsfield.
David enjoyed doing mechanic work on older model autos and attending car shows. He enjoyed being with his family and friends especially his grandchildren and having fun.
Survivors: his mother Goldie DeJaynes of Baylis, IL, wife Charlene of Pittsfield, two sons, David D. (wife Tammy) DeJaynes of Griggsville, IL, and Billy Joe DeJaynes of Pittsfield., three daughters, Mrs. Charlotte (Chuck) Thomas of Pittsfield, Mrs. Marsha (Jim) Faulkner of White Hall, IL and Robin DeJaynes of Pittsfield and seven grandchildren, four brothers, Russell Jr. DeJaynes of Pearl, IL., Marvin DeJaynes of Baylis, IL, DuWayne DeJaynes of Milton, IL., and Billy Eugene DeJaynes of Baylis, IL.., and a sister Mrs. Caroline (Delbert)Rennecker of New Salem, IL., and several nieces and nephews.
Preceded by his father Hershal in 2001.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be at Pittsfield West Cemetery.
GOLDIE M. (SISK) DeJAYNES
, 88, of Baylis, died Monday May 4, 2009, at her home in Baylis.
She was born July 15, 1920 in Maywood, Mo. She was a daughter of Theodore and Maudie Masterson Sisk. She married Hershall DeJaynes Dec. 23, 1937 at Palmyra, Mo. He preceded her in death May 22, 2001.
Goldie was a member of the Pittsfield Assembly of God Church and worked for Webel Feeds for 27 years in the maintenance department. She was an Elvis Presley fan and also enjoyed refurnishing furniture, going to yard sales, auctions, community festivals and demolition derbies. Goldie greatly enjoyed spending time with her family and with her grandchildren.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Caroline (Delbert) Rennecker, New Salem; five sons, Wayne of Milton, Russell of Pearl, Marvin, Billy and Hershal Albert of Baylis; 28 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Buddy Sisk of Baylis; and one sister, Dorothy Elliston of Barry.
A son, David DeJaynes; two grandsons, Brian and Anthony Roy DeJaynes; one sister, Rita Miller; and three brothers, Roy, Wesley and Kenneth Sisk, preceded Goldie in death.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 8 at 11 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Quintin Beard officiating. Burial will be at the Pittsfield West Cemetery
LEWIS THEODORE DELL
, 89, died at Liberty Village in Pittsfield Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009.
Lewis was born at his grandmother Caughlan's home in Pittsfield Feb. 3, 1920 to Orien and Mary Caughlan Dell. He graduated from New Salem High School in 1937 and began his life career on the family farm. He was married to Miriam Louise Dunham Christmas Day 1942 until her death in 1980. Lewis was married to Hilda Dunham from 1982-2001.
Lewis is survived by his son, Dennis Dell and wife Michelle of rural New Salem; daughters Cheri Myers and husband Gene of rural New Salem and Jo Ann Booth and husband Ron of Pittsfield.
He is also survived by grandchildren, Dr. Brian Myers and wife Margaret, of Florida; Jason Dell of rural New Salem; Andrew Booth of Bethalto; Brandon Lewis Dell of Arizona; Emily Myers of Quincy; Veronika Booth Terpstra and husband Michael of rural Pearl. Step-grandchildren include Tracie Fentress, husband Greg and Aaron Grimsley of rural New Salem.
Great-grandchildren include Timothy Myers and Anthony Lewis Myers of Florida; Ethan Booth of Bethalto; Addie Terpstra of rural Pearl; Libbie-Ann Dell of Arizona and step-grandchild, Rachel Fentress of Griggsville. Lewis is also survived by three sisters, Nola Ewing and Marianna Manton of Arizona and Dorothy Gleckler of Pittsfield.
His parents, his wife, Miriam; grandchildren Cindy Jo Booth, Heidi and Heather Myers and a brother Jerry Dell of Wisconsin preceded him in death.
Lewis Dell devoted his entire life to farming, family, church, and community. In 1987 Lewis wrote a community history of the neighborhood he grew up in as a tribute to that life and the history was dedicated with love to his children and grandchildren.
Lewis was a charter member of the Country Couples group which formed in 1951 from the Rural Youth group. He was a 4-H leader, a member of the Illini Hospital board and was a member of the fundraising committee to build Illini Hospital. Lewis served as a Pike County Farm Bureau Director for 21 years and was president for four years. He was President of the Pike County Cancer Society board, Bay Creek Watershed committee; President of Pittsfield High School P.T.A; Pike County Color Drive Chairman; Pike County Barn Tour Chairman; Pork Producers board; New Horizons Lake Committee; and Hospital Volunteer. Lewis served as a Sunday school teacher for over 50 years as well as youth group leader and lay preacher. Countless lives were influenced by his dedicated teaching and encouragement. Lewis was a member of the First Christian Church in Pittsfield where he was awarded the Elder Emeritus award.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the Pittsfield First Christian Church with Michael TenEyck officiating. Burial will be in the Pittsfield West Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday, Sept. 17 after 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield.
Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church in Pittsfield or the Pike County 4-H Foundation both c/o the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home, Box 513 Pittsfield, Il. 62363.
RON DELL
, 57, of Hillsboro, TX. and formerly of Pittsfield, died Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at a hospital in Hillsboro. Born September 23, 1947 in Pittsfield, he was a son of Orville H. and Leta E. Belford Dell, Jr. He married Debbie McGlasson of Pittsfield and later married Renee Wooden in Waco, TX. She survives.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a member and past master of Pittsfield Lodge #790 A.F.&A.M., Quincy Consistory and Ansar Shrine Temple in Springfield, IL. He was also past commander of Pittsfield American Legion Post #152 and a member of the National Quarter Horse Assn.
Survivors: his mother, Leta E. Dell of the Griggsville Estates in Griggsville, IL., a son Brian Dell of Barry, IL., two daughters, Emily Dell of Pittsfield and Sandi Ishmeal of Dayton, OH., a brother Tom Dell of Pittsfield and two sisters Janet Epperson of Hannibal, MO and Barbara Gregg of Waverly, IL., five grandchildren, Hayden, Jaden, Dawson, Dorian and Carson and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Orville H. Dell, Jr.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 18, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Edens Funeral Chapel in Hillsboro, TX. visitation is Thursday, February 17, 2005 from 7 to 9:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home in Hillsboro, TX. Friends may call at Niebur Funeral Home on Thursday, February 24, 2005 from 6:30 p.m. till time of services. Memorials are to a Educational Trust Fund for his grandchildren c/o of Niebur Funeral Home or Pittsfield West Cemetery.
RICHARD L. DeLONG
- A native of Hamburg and a resident of Pittsfield, he died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 at Lane Regional Medical Center in Louisiana.
He was 76 years old and a retired clock and antique repair owner.
He is survived by his wife, Glenda DeLong; three daughters, Karen DeLong Twohig and husband, Andrew, Penny Blanchard and husband, Larry and Margie Lazenby; two sons, Gregory DeLong and wife, Dorothy and Louis DeLong; a sister, Patricia Danzer and husband, Ron; a brother, James DeLong and wife Rebecca; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
There will be a memorial service at the Pittsfield United Methodist church Nov. 28 with interment following in Hamburg IL
JOYCE ELLEN (McDOWELL) DENISON
, 64, of St. Charles, Mo. and formerly of Pittsfield, died Aug. 22, 2009, at the home of her son and daughter- in-law, Chad and Cathy Denison.
Joyce was born Oct. 26, 1945 to Vaughn and Clara McDowell. She married Billy Gene Denison March 25, 1968 and he preceded her in death.
She graduated from John Wood Community College in 1995 earning a LPN certification. Surviving are her son, Chad and his wife, Cathy; two granddaughters, Hannah and Hailey Denison of St. Charles, Mo; three sisters, Catherine Parker, Dorothy Willis and Janice Welch; a special friend Don Terrell; and a sister-in-law, Beth (Leonard) Wade of Pittsfield.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother, Vaughn McDowell, Jr.; one sister, Rita Biven; and two sons, Rodney Wyckoff Jr. and Vinton Denison.
A memorial service was held Saturday, Aug. 29, at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Visitation was held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the services. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
NINA MARGINE DENNIS
, 80, of Springfield died. Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. She was born March 19, 1929, in Chambersburg Township, Pike County, the daughter of James Oscar and Nina Richards Dennis._She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Winifred Dennis Downey, Myra Dennis Lehar, Jane Dennis Reese and Virginia Dennis Roate; and a brother, Robert Dennis_She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews._Nina was a resident of Springfield for most of her life. She worked for the state of Illinois in the comptroller's office for 36 years, retiring Nov. 19, 1986._She was a lifelong member of Chambersburg Christian Church and was a great St. Louis Cardinals fan._Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at Staab Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at West Side Cemetery in Versailles, with Roger Ham officiating._Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association._
Memorials: American Heart Association. Visitation: 5-7 pm, Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Staab Funeral Home
CAROLYN L. (JACKSON) DIXON
, 71, of New Salem, IL died on Monday, September 12, 2005 at 12:04 p.m. at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. She was born on June 15, 1934 in Fishhook, IL to Grant and Helen Moore Jackson. She worked as a clerk at Wal-Mart in Pittsfield for twenty-one years. Carolyn was married to Marlin Hughes in 1952, married Dick Hubbard in July 4, 1963 and then married Bob Dixon.
She was of the Baptist faith. She loved humming birds, fishing, sewing, collector of pigs and elephants, yard work and she was proud of her home in New Salem and gardening. She enjoyed listening to inspirational and classical music. She enjoyed reading and collecting cookbooks.
Survivors: two sons, Eric (Tammy) Hubbard, Pittsfield, IL., Marlin “Buddy” Hughes, Ottumwa, IA, one daughter Rhonda Hughes, Pittsfield, IL and grandson, Patrick Hughes raised in Carolyn’s home, Griggsville, IL., other grandchildren, Jonathan Goertz, Quincy, IL. “Gooch” Eric Hubbard II, Pittsfield, IL,, Alec Hubbard, Pittsfield, two great grandchildren Jonathan and Jacob, one sister, Trudy Reel, St. Joseph, MO., and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by a brother Bill Jackson. Graveside services will be held on September 16, 2005 at Oakwood Cemetery, Pittsfield IL at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ben Early officiating following cremation rites accorded per Carolyn’s wishes.
KEITH L. DODD
, 80, of Pittsfield, IL., died Sunday, December 25, 2005 at the Pittsfield Liberty Village. Born January 5, 1925 in Quincy, IL, he was the son of William H. H. and Hazel Lucas Dodd. He married Jeanne D. Dolbow September 25, 1943 and she preceded him on September 18, 1982. He was the former president of the Kinderhook State Bank in Kinderhook, IL, and was at the time of his death the chairman of the board. He served his country in the Army Air Corp. in the 15th air Force and was a balltourit gunner on a B 24 Liberator in Italy during WWII.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pittsfield, a graduate of the University of Michigan with a B.S. in Forestry, a charter member of the Old Orchard County Club, Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. He was an avid golfer, hunter and world traveler.
Survivors: his long time special companion Marge Irick, of Pittsfield, two sons, Dennis (wife Susan) Dodd of Pittsfield and David (wife Peggy) Dodd of St. Louis, Mo., three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Pam) Wood of Pittsfield, Julie Brown of Columbia, MO and Jan Carlton of Colfax, IL, fourteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 29, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Linda Peyla officiating. burial with military graveside rites by the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152 with be the Pittsfield West Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Niebur Funeral Home on Wednesday after 4:00 p.m. where family will meet with friends after 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. Memorials are United Methodist Church in Pittsfield or the West Cemetery. .
EFFIE (McTUCKER) DODGE
, died yesterday noon at the home of her sister, Mrs. Eliza MacDonald, 1740 Wall street, following a lingering illness. The body is at White's funeral home and this Tuesday evening will be shipped to Barry, Ill., where services will be held and internment made.
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MARGARET DRAGE
, 90, of Perry, died Saturday, May 2, 2009, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
She was born Sep. 14, 1918 near Perry the daughter of the late Earcil Arthur and Ethel Marie Campbell Little.
She married Ernest V. Stauffer Dec. 28, 1935 in Perry, and later married Floyd D. Drage Dec. 20, 1958 in Pittsfield, and he preceded her in death Sept. 26, 1998.
Surviving are four daughters, Marty Witham of Perry, and her friend Toby Smith of Pittsfield, Mary Long and husband Frank of Jacksonville, Mildred "Millie" Hannant and husband Edward of Perry and Marilyn Joan Drage of Auxvasse, Mo.; two sons, Kenneth W. Stauffer and wife Anita of Griggsville, and John A. Stauffer of Columbus, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; one step-grandson; a sister, Edna Wade and husband Richard of Waverly; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and two brothers, Filbert Little and Donnie Little.
Mrs. Drage was a 1936 graduate of Perry High School in Perry. She was a former cook for Perry school district, and later ran the Village Inn Restaurant in Perry. She was postmaster for Perry post office retiring in 1989. She attended the Perry Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Women's Presbyterian Guild at the church. She was also a member of the Perry American Legion Auxiliary. Margaret loved to embroidery, and spending time with her family. She was also an avid Cub fan and enjoyed watching baseball on T.V.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery in Perry
DEAN A. DUNCAN
, 83, died Friday, May 1, 2009.
Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 7 at DFW National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 6 at Arlington Funeral Home. Memorials are to Grace Presbyterian Church, 5500 Mansfield Rd., Arlington, 76017.
Dean was born Dec. 28, 1925 in Hull to Stanley and Inez Duncan.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Savilla Duncan. His survivors include a son, Stanley Duncan and wife, Linda; a daughter, Cathy Matson and husband, John; sister, Doris Dixon; grandsons, Bryan Matson and wife, Heather, Shelly Rickel and husband, Isaac, Anthony Duncan and wife, Jody, Rickey and Rob Cox; great-grandchildren, Faith, Grace, and Trinity Rickel, Connor, Alyssa and Emelia Duncan, Devin, Kieth, Ryan, and Cameron Cox.
DEBORAH L. (JAMES) DUNSETH
, 55, died at her home in Pittsfield on August 8, 2005 at 9:05 a.m. She was born on May 25, 1950 in Waukegan, IL to Elmo W. and Vera M. Ottwell James. She worked as a Doctor assistant at Illini Medical Clinic, Jerseyville, IL. She attended the Pittsfield Church of Christ as a young girl and was a member of the Jacksonville Church of Christ. She enjoyed interior decorating, working with her flowers outside, antique collector of dishes (especially cranberry glass). She enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. She graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1968, trained and attended school at Passavant Hospital for a lab tech.
Survivors: mother, Vera James, Pittsfield, IL. son William “B.J.” McGuire, Baylis, IL and two brothers Donn (Eva) James, Pittsfield, IL and David (Donna) James, Pittsfield, IL, one sister Mrs. Gary (Deanna) Jones, Clinton, IL, seven nieces and nephews and one great nephew.
Preceded by her father Elmo James in 2002.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL with Russell Rice officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 4-7 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home. Cremation rites will be accorded with burial at the Goodin Cemetery on Friday, August 12, 2005.
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