Obituaries
Pike County IL
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GRANT HAROLD JACKSON
79, died Sunday, July 1, 1973 at the Pittsfield Nursing Center . He was a retired salesman. Mr. Jackson was born May 13, 1894 at Canton , Ohio , a son of Joseph and Gertrude Woods Jackson. His wife, Helen Jackson survives. Other survivors include a son, William Joseph Jackson of Lewistown; two daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Hubbard of Pittsfield and Mrs. Trudy Reel of St. Joseph , Mo ; one brother, Basil Jackson and a sister, Hazel Steffins. There are 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The funeral will be held at 2 pm today, Tuesday, at Sutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Maynard officiating. Burial will be in the Oakwood cemetery.
LAURA (ZERENBERG) JACKSON
- Funeral services for Mrs. Laura A. Jackson, native of Pleasant Hill, who died in Pontiac MI January 26, (1947) were held in the Christian church in Pleasant Hill, at 3 p.m. Thursday, January 29 in charge of Rev. Joe Maynard of Pittsfield. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill.
Mrs. Jackson was 80 years, 5 months and 14 days old. She was born at Pleasant Hill August 12, 1867 a daughter of Wm. and Mary Galloway Zerenberg, pioneers in the Pleasant Hill community. Her father was a son of Charles Zerenberg, who was numbered among Pike county's earliest settlers. Her mother was a daughter of J.B. Galloway.Her grandparents, Charles and Christina Zerenberg, natives of Germany, came to the US in 1832, first settling in PA and later in Pike Co. (1834). Mrs. Jckson's father was a soldier of the Republic in the Civil war and took part in the famous seige of Vicksburg. Mrs. Jackson's husband, James M. Jackson has been long dead. Following her husband's death she continued to live in Pleasant Hill until about 25 years ago, when she moved to Pontiac, to be with her son, W. Frederick Jackson, who has long been associated with a newspaper there. She retained posession of her home in Pleasant Hill until about 3 years ago when she sold it, together with her household goods. Surviving are the son and a brother, Francis Zerenberg of Roodhouse.
From the Pike Society Newsletter 1983>
W. FRED JACKSON
- Friends in Pleasant Hill have been advised of the death of W. Fred Jackson in Pontiac , Mich. Mr. Jackson, 65, was born at Pleasant Hill , Ill. , the son of James and Laura Zerenberg Jackson. He attended Pleasant Hill schools and after graduating from high school he learned the printers trade in the office of the Weekly Messenger. He accepted a position with a daily newspaper in Pontiac , Mich. , about 40 years ago and held the position until his death. His wife preceded him in death. One daughter survives. He died June 4, and funeral services and burial were in Pontiac on June 7.
DOROTHY J. JACOBS
, 77, of New Canton died Monday, July 6, 2009, in her home.
She was born Nov.6, 1931, in Pleasant Hill, Ill., to Berlyn and Elzona (Windmiller) Thomas. They preceded her in death.
She married Clyde W. Jacobs July 23, 1949, in Pittsfield. He preceded her in death Nov.27, 2002.
She is survived by one son, Warren Lee Jacobs and his wife, Darlene, of New Canton; and three daughters, Mrs. Cathy Tunget and her husband Jeff, of New Canton; Mrs. Janet Yelliott and her husband Robert, of Pittsfield and Mrs. Karen Grawe and her husband John, of El Dara; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Berlyn Thomas.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at the Kirgan Funeral Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 10, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry.
Burial will be in Samuel Taylor Cemetery, Rockport.
Contributed by Billie Browning
PAUL JACOBS
, 95, of rural Pittsfield, died Wednesday Nov. 26, 2008, at Liberty Village in Pittsfield.
Born Aug. 1, 1913 near Loami, he was a son of John and Olie Workman Jacobs. He married Juanita Hartman Oct. 23,1943 in Springfield and she survives.
In his early years he operated his own trucking business and moved to Pike County and operated the KeLa Su Marina in Florence. Paul loved woodworking, gardening hunting and he took great pride in being able to put in a hard days work. He was a member of the National Rifle Assn. and Pike County Fami Bureau.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Juanita, a son Mike, wife Audrey, Jacobs; a daughter, Mrs. Sharon, husband Donald, Clarkson, both of Pittsfield; a sister, Mrs. Grace Lindley of Virden; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by a son, Paul Kendle Jacobs Jr., a son in infancy John Neal Jacobs; two brothers, Dugan and Jim Jacobs; and two sisters, Dorothy and Edrie.
Funeral services were Monday at 11 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. John Ruzich officiating. Burial was at Sulfur Springs Cemetery in Loami. Visitation was Sunday at Niebur Funeral Home from 4 p.m. till 7 p.m. Memorials are to Samaritan Purse or Sulfur Springs Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be sent to infogneiburfh.com. The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the services.
Contributed by Billie Browning
AVERY JENNINGS
, 38, of Pleasant Hill , was killed Wednesday, May 6, 1964, while digging postholes on his farm south of Hillcrest in Calhoun county. The posthole digger was attached to the rear of the tractor and he was caught between the tractor and digger and crushed to death. It is believed the accident happened before noon Wednesday, Jennings was found early Wednesday afternoon by Leslie Wineland. Mr. Jennings was born Oct. 20, 1925, a son of William M. and Thelma Hemphill Jennings. He was a graduate of Pleasant Hill high school and a member of the Baptist church in Pleasant Hill . He had been employed at the Panhandle Booster station at Pleasant Hill for several years. He was married to Joyce Armstrong, at Hamburg , March 17, 1944. Surviving are his widow; his parents, of Pittsfield ; a son, David, and a daughter, Phyllis, at home; a brother, Arvis, of Pittsfield , and a sister, Mrs. Wilbert Hartsock of East Alton . Funeral services were held in the Baptist church in Pleasant Hill , Friday afternoon at 2 with the Rev. Robert G. Poor officiating. Burial (article was cut off here)
MARTHA JENNINGS
- Two former Quincy residents who have died out west recently are Alex White, who died at Denver, Colorado, and Mrs. Martha Jennings, who passed away near Oregon City, Oregon.Mr. White was 69 years old and a resident of Quincy until some seven years ago. He was a bookbinder by trade, and formerly employed by Cadogan & Hatcher. Deceased leaves a widow and one daughter. His remains were buried in Denver.Mr. White was a native of Scotland, and an old resident of Barry, where he was engaged in business as junior member of the firm W. F. White & Bro., who conducted a large general merchandise, grain and pork business. He was supervisor of the township and held numerous other town and city offices of Barry. His firm retired from business in the 70’s and some time thereafter Mr. White removed to Quincy and re-engaged in book binding, an avocation he had followed in his native land. He was a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity of this city and retained his membership in Barry lodge No. 34 until his death. He was a brother of W. F. White of Barry.Mrs. Jennings was born at Kinderhook, Pike county in 1828, and was married to Joseph Pope of this city in 1844, and after his death at Ft. Laramie, while they were en-route to Oregon with an emigrant train in ‘49, married Col. Berryman Jennings. One daughter by her first husband and seven children of Mrs. Jennings survive.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge - The Quincy Daily Journal Friday April 6 1900 page 7
THOMAS CALVIN JOBE
, 77, of Pittsfield, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, at Veteran's Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.
He was born March 19, 1931 near Pittsfield to the late John Charles and Eula Galloway Jobe.
He married Shirley Sigler June 20, 1954 in Pittsfield and she survives.
Also surviving are five daughters, Diana Bellini and husband Jim of Syracuse, N.Y., Dawn Steinbach and husband Tim of Carrollton, Denise Fulmer and husband Jerry of Latham, Deidre Miller and husband Andy of Quincy, and Darcy Trombley and husband Steve of Quincy; a son, Calvin "Russ" Jobe and wife Michelle of Edwardsville; 18 grandchildren; one great-grandson; one sister, Irene Scranton of Geneseo; one brother, Charles Jobe of Hardin; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Jobe was a 1949 graduate of Pittsfield High School in Pittsfield. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Alaska during the Korean Conflict. Calvin was a longtime employee of CEN-PE-CO (Central Petroleum Company) of Cleveland, Ohio. He was an active member of the Pittsfield Assembly of God Church in Pittsfield, where he taught Sunday school, and was a past board member.
Calvin loved to fish with his wife Shirley, children, and grandchildren and taught his grandchildren the love of fishing. Calvin loved music and loved playing different instruments and taught some of his children and grandchildren to play guitar. He enjoyed going to area nursing homes and ministering to them thru music. He was a good cook, and was known for his pies.
Funeral service were held 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery near Griggsville, where graveside military rites were conducted by Griggsville American Legion Post. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. Friday until the time of service at the funeral home.
Contributed by Billie Browning
WILLIAM H. JOBE
, 73, of Tremonton, Utah and formerly of Griggsville, died Feb. 20, 2009, in the mountains of Mantua, Utah fishing with his friends doing what he loved.
He was born Sept. 1, 1935 in Griggsville, son of the late William Henry Jobe, Sr. and Vula Mae Ballenger Jobe.
Surviving are three daughters, Cindy Hill of Bastrop, Texas, Linda Ann Jobe and Barbara Wheeler, both of Ogden; five sons, William Henry Jobe III of Harrison, Mich., Tom Jobe of Roy, Utah, Mac Jobe of Tremonton, Mike Jobe of Elwood, Utah, and Brian Jobe of Tremonton; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Louise Jobe of Chambersburg, Elizabeth Crawford of Jacksonville, and Dorothy Schnitker of Arenzville; one brother, Donald Jobe of Chambersburg; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Bill lived life to the fullest. He spent twenty years in the United States Air Force where he served during the Korean and Vietnam War. During those days he spent time in North Africa, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, Thailand, Alaska and Hill Air Force Base where he retired from the Air Force.
He worked at GSL for many years and he retired from there before he went to work at Nucor Steel where he finally retired from a long hard working life. His hobbies were shooting competitively and recreationally. He enjoyed prospecting and mining from Alaska, Wyoming and California. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time in the great outdoors. He loved to spend time visiting and talking with many good friends and family.
He was baptized April 5, 1953 at Chambersburg Christian Church in Chambersburg. Bill was a great and honest man who was loved and respected by his family members and many friends
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, at Bethel Cemetery near Griggsville where graveside military rites were conducted by the burial detail from Scott Air Force Base, Belleville. There was no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Chambersburg Christian Church c/o Airsman-Hires Chapel Box 341 Griggsville, Il. 62340.
Contributed by Billie Browning
L.S. JOHNS was born April 8th 1845 in Pike County, Illinois and died at his home in Perry, Sept. 3, 1904. The deceased was married to Sarah M. Mills Dec. 26, 1880 To this union were born four children, Mrs. Blanche Reynolds, Freddie Chester, Grace and Eura Johns. The children with their mother survive to mourn the departure of kind father and affectionate husband, one who was always careful to provide for the needs his household. Mr. Johns has lived all his life in Pike County, except six years which he spent in Peoria. A great part of his life was spent in school teaching. At his death he was Grand Secretary of the Pike County Mutual Life Association and had been since its organization, he was one of the leading spirits in the organization of that association. He was also a member of Pericles lodge, No. 428. K. of P. The deceased has two sisters living and two brothers dead. Mr. Johns became a member o the Christian church in Chambersburg at the age of 21, having been a member for about 38 years, he was an upright man, a splendid Citizen and died in the faith of his Savior. Tim funeral was conducted by Rev. Paul H. Castle, of Chambersburg assisted by Rev. Mark McGinnis, of Chambersburg and Rev. G. T. Griscel, of Perry. The body was laid to rest in the Wilson cemetery.
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)
BARBARA JEAN JOHNSON
, 36, of Prairie Rose Healthcare Center , Pana, and formerly of Pleasant Hill died Friday, Nov. 5, 2004 at Prairie Rose Healthcare Center . She was born Dec. 30, 1967 to Oscar LeRoy and Linda Jean Hagen Johnson. She is survived by her mother, Linda Steele of White Hall, and her father, LeRoy Johnson, one sister, Becky Johnson of Carthage , and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Marie Johnson. Cremation rites were accorded and graveside services conducted by Rev. Wilson Ramsey were held Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 11 am at the Wells Cemetery near Pleasant Hill . No visitation was held. Friends were invited to the graveside services. Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling arrangements.
DONALD C. JOHNSON
, 84 of Baylis, died Saturday March 21, 2009, at his winter home in Mission, Texas.
Born Oct. 10,1924 near New Salem in Pike County he was a son of Edward C. and Myrtis Conkright Johnson.
He married Marcella "Sally" Pine July 3,1943 at Barry, and she survives. They would have celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary this year.
Mr. Johnson was a farmer, worked for the Norfolk& Western Railroad for 25 years, and was a operator of heavy equipment and was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 95. He was baptized a Methodist at the New Salem Methodist Church. Also a member of New Salem Lodge 218 A.F.& A.M., Quincy Consistory, Ansar Shrine Temple and the Pike County Shrine Club. Jacksonville Moose Lodge and I.O.O.F.
Don enjoyed traveling, camping, playing cards, Square dancing, and attending worship services with his wife at the Sleep Valley Ranch in Mission TX.
Survivors include his wife, Marcella "Sally" Johnson of Baylis; three nieces, Mrs. Richard(Linda)Ellis of Renton, Wash., Mrs. Judy (Kent) Aufdenkamp of Chapin. and Mrs. Connie (Ron) Boston of Jacksonville; several great nieces and nephews; and a brother in law, Donald Pine of Baylis. He was preceded by a brother, Milburn "Bud" Johnson; an infant sister and twin infant brother and sister, Billy and Betty Johnson.
Funeral services will be Thursday, April 2 at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Jim Jacques officiating. Burial will be in Baylis Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 5 until 7 p.m. at Nieburs. Masonic services will be conducted Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home by New Salem Lodge 218 A.F.& A.M. Memorials are to the New Salem Lodge 218 AF& AM or the Baylis Cemetery in care of the funeral home. A lunch for family and friends will be held after the funeral service at the Baylis Baptist Church.
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press
ELIZA JOHNSON
, 87, died Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at the Pittsfield Manor in Pittsfield. She was born June 13, 1921 to John Riley and Ida May Kirtright Billings in Payson. She married Omar Johnson Jan. 25, 1951 and he preceded her in death Sept. 13, 1990.
Liza Mae worked as a secretary for the city of Baylis years ago and was a member of the Baylis High Point Association and also of the Domestic Science Club. She also served on Fall Festival Committee for many years. She was an avid reader and loved to embroider.
She is survived by four sons, Ronnie (wife Joy) Johnson of Brandon, Fla., John Johnson of Pittsfield, William "Bill" McNulty of Bany and Charles "Chuck" Johnson of Sullivan, Mo.; two daughter, Kay Hanlin of Pittsfield and Mary Gray of Roodhouse; 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, five brothers (three in infancy), a sister, a granddaughter and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm, Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Bany with the Rev. Linda Peyla
officiating. Visitation was held Wednesday limn 4 — 7 at the funeral home. Burial was at the Baylis Cemetery following the services. Memorials are suggested to the Baylis Cemetery. Niebur Funeral Chapel in 'Barry is handling the arrangements. The Niebur Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements
Contributed by Billie Browning
GILBERT JOHNSON
- Services for Gilbert (Gilly) Johnson of Springfield, formerly of Pittsfield , who died Sunday, Nov. 8, 1970 in Memorial hospital in Springfield are being held Wednesday, at 1:30 pm in Springfield . Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 3:30 pm in Pittsfield West cemetery. Mr Johnson was born in Griggsville, a son of Arthur and Lillie Rohrig Johnson. Mr. Johnson worked at Kientzle Shoe Store and at Shriver's when he lived in Pittsfield . Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Piper and Mrs. Freida Grieme, both of Springfield , and two brothers, Dale of Springfield and Ralph of Denver, Colo.
KATHLEEN Y.JOHNSON
- 49, of Crown Point, Ind. died Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Porter Memorial Hospital n Valpairiso, Ind.
She was born May 29, 1959 in Pittsfield, the daughter of Ben and Mardell Pearson Johnson.
She is survived by four children, Hether Buranosky of Indianapolis, Ind., Steven Buransky and companion, Jodi Simoneau of Crown Point, Jane Blount of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Wendy McMahon of Wheatfield, Ind.; her father, Ben R. Johnson and companion, Sandra McKinney of Pittsfield; two brothers, Benny (Brooke) Johnson of Rockport and Mike Johnson of Pittsfield; and a sister, Holly (Stuart) Rumple of Quincy; three grandchildren; one step grandchild and three nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mardell Johnson and a granddaughter, Julia Roberts of Hammond, Ind.
Kathy graduated from Pittsfield High School, Class of 1977 and attended Gem City Business College. She later moved to northeastern Indiana where she resided until the time of her death.
Burial will be at Pittsfield West Cemetery Saturday, May 23 at 4 p.m. Family and friends will gather at Lindsay's for a Celebration of Life after the service.
Contributed by Billie Browning
LAVERTA JOHNSON
, Attorney Roy Johnson of this city and his brother, Will Johnson, a student in the Gem City Business college, received word last night of the tragic death of their niece, Laverta Johnson, aged five years, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Charles Johnson of Kinderhook.
The little girl was playing across the street from her home, yesterday evening at 5 o'clock. She was near the Baptist church, and a wire from a wooden pole, the property of the Illinois Public Service company, had been cut or broken and was hanging within reach of the little one. She reached upward and caught hold of the live wire. The electric current passed through her body like a stroke of lightning and her little form crumpled and fell to the ground, away from the deadly wire. Death came instantly. One hand, which formed the contact, was badly burned.
The power was so great that the sputtering, burning flesh of the little girl was plainly visible, as she was pulled away from the wire by her own weight. It was expected that the coroner of Pike County would conduct an inquest today.
The parents of the girl reside on a farm owned by Dr. Mark Penick, father of Attorney Frank Penick of this city. Mr. Johnson is a son of W. P. Johnson, who resides at Stone Switch, half way between Kinderhook and Barry.
Contributed by Debbie Gibson
(Genealogy Trails Host of Adams County IL)
The Quincy Daily Journal Thursday, Apr 2, 1914
MARO JOHNSON
, age 87, Perry, Ill. died 5:10 p.m. Monday (July 4, 2005) at Pittsfield Healthcare Center in Pittsfield, Ill. He was born December 19, 1917 in Fairmount Township Pike County, Ill. son of the late John and Florence Bradbury Johnson. He married Nina Alcorn on August 17, 1940 and she preceded him in death on July 28, 1984. Survivors include his son, Maro Johnson, Jr. and wife Julie of The Colony, TX; two grandsons, Jeff Johnson of Houston, TX and Justin Johnson of The Colony, TX; and several nieces nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife Nina, his parents, and three brothers, Loraine, Dean, and John. Mr. Johnson was a veteran of World War II, serving as T-Sergeant in occupied Japan. Following his discharge from the Army he was employed as a mechanic and then started a trucking business serving the Perry area farmers. He later drove over 2 million miles for Thompson, Inc. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Perry for over 50 years, an active member of the Perry American Legion. He was an avid race car fan, skilled carpenter, and supporter of the NRA. Graveside funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday (July 7, 2005) at the Mt. Sterling City Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
VERNON "BUD" JOHNSON
, 78, died Tuesday, August 19, at Manteca Care and Rehabilitation. He was born on January 25, 1930 in Barry, Illinois. He was a resident of Manteca for 36 years.
Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife of 56 years, Helen Johnson; children, Jane Johnson Huffman and husband Randy of Ripon, and Susan Olson and husband Glenn of Manteca; siblings, Lois McKenna of Mattoon, Illinois, and Phyllis Rose of High Falls, New York; grandson Kevin Russell Johnson of Manteca.
Bud was plant manager at Eckert Cold Storage for many years and made many acquaintances. He was a veteran of the United States Navy from 1947 to 1952. He liked to fish and loved to deep sea dive and took his family to Catalina often on his boat the "Willie June." He also enjoyed dancing.
P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements. Funeral services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: International Footprint Association (IFA), P.O. Box 1652, Walnut Creek, CA 91788-1652
Contributed by Billie Browning - Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin Thursday, August 21, 2008
DONALD JOHNSTON
- 57, of Pleasant Hill died Sunday August 3, 2008 at the Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Mo.
He was born January 19, 1951 in Pittsfield, a son of Kenneth and Luella Ottwell Johnston. He married Barb Howdeshell August 13, 1977 in Pleasant Hill and she survives.
Other survivors include three children; James (wife Amy), of Silex Mo., Jeremy (Hoss), and Jena Johnston, both of Pleasant Hill, along with three grandchildren; Brecken, Carter and Keatyn of Silex. Also surviving are two brothers, Billie Johnston of Pleasant Hill and Wilbert Johnston of Galesburg and a sister Angela Clapp of Camp Point.
D.J. was a member of the Pleasant Hill Christian Church. He worked at Hercules Chemical Plant for 24 years, where he was a shift supervisor. He was a volunteer fireman for 26 years and an EMT for 21 years for the Pleasant Hill Fire Dept.
Donnie was an avid game and mushroom hunter and a commercial fisherman on the Mississippi River he loved. He was responsible for lighting up rooms, hearts, and occasionally a gymnasium, and many homes each December, as his alter ego, Jolly Saint Nicholas. If you knew DJ, you would know he touched the hearts of many. He had a gift of gab that was unmatched and he was never scared to talk to a stranger or tell story's about the fish he caught or the patch of mushrooms he just picked. Donnie's passion was seeing smiles on people's faces, whether it be children on the ball diamond, where he umpired for 38 years or the kids as they performed at the high school `Show Case'. If you didn't know DJ, you really missed knowing a wonderful man.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8 at the Pleasant Hill Christian Church with Pastor Aaron McCombs and Bro Scott DeCamp officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 — 9 p.
Contributed by Billie Browning
HAROLD E. JOHNSTON
, 88, of Pittsfield died at his residence Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007. He was born Sept. 9, 1918 near Milton, in Pike County to Floyd K. and Ruth I. Johnson Johnston. He worked for 27 years as a Pearl rural mail carrier and he also worked as a carpenter with Irvin Booth. Harold married Ona Day Schlieper Oct. 10, 1964, at the Greenpond Christian Church, and she survives. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member and elder of the Greenpond Christian Church, graduated in 1933 from Milton High School and Industrial Training Institute in Chicago, and played in several country bands in the area. He served on the Pearl Town Board and a Community Club member of Big Spring Saddle Club, Fireside Friends Camper Club, Little League, baseball coach, served on Greenpond Cemetery Board, Mississippi Valley Church Camp Board and enjoyed crafts and woodworking. He enjoyed Christmas by decorating his house and yard display for every one to enjoy. He also enjoyed camping with family and friends, and he especially loved and enjoyed all his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Ona Day Johnston; a son, Bob (wife Melissa) Johnston of Holly Ridge, N.C.; two daughters, Mrs. Perry (Vicki) Moore of Hardin and Mrs. Doug (Kim) Bristow of Pittsfield; one brother, Dean Johnston (wife Jean) of Pittsfield; two sisters, Mrs. Don (Mary Lou) Ince of Louisiana, Mo. and Mrs. Gene (Marjorie) Bissell of Pittsfield; and nine grandchildren, Nicole Moore, Amanda (Aaron) Griesheimer, Kellee Moore, Carrie Beth Johnston, Bryan Bristow, Ruth Johnston, Alyssa Bristow, Bobby Johnston and Rebekah Johnston. Funeral services for Mr. Johnston will be held Thursday, Jan. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Greenpond Christian Church in Pearl with Brothers Don Crater, Rick Musgrove and Jerry Edison officiating. Burial will be at the Greenpond Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the Pittsfield American Legion Post 152. Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. He was proceded in death by Cheyl Renae Johnston. Memorials are suggested to the Greenpond Christian Church, the Greenpond Cemetery, or the Mississippi Valley Christian Service Camp.
Contributed by Colleen Bettenhausen
JUNE (YOCUM) JOINER
, of Green Valley, Ariz., died at St. Mary's Hospital I Tucson, Ariz. Jan. 9, 2009.
June was born in Nebo June 11, 1915 to Frank and Myrtle Yocum and grew up in Nebo.
She married Robert Joiner in Centerville, Iowa Dec. 29, 1940.
She graduated from Western Illinois University in Macomb with a teaching degree. She taught elementary school in Pike County Illinois as well as Tiskilwa and Princeton. She lived in Tiskilwa from 1941 to 1979. In 1979, she and her husband retired to Green Valley, Ariz. where she spent the rest of her life.
She is survived by her husband of Green Valley, a sister, Jean (Charles) Hubbard of Pleasant Hill; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Blanche Kindle. Memorials can be given to the donor's choice.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in the Nebo Cemetery. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the local arrangements.
contributed by Billie Browning
EILEEN JONES
, 97, of Pittsfield, died Saturday, October 15, 2005 at the Pittsfield Healthcare Facility in Pittsfield. Born on July 23, 1908 in Nebo, IL., she was a daughter of Jesse A. and Jennie L. Silkwood. She had never married and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Alton, IL., where she worked for forty-four years for the Olin Corp. She attended Brown Business College and God, S. Bible College in Cincinnati, OH. Survivors include several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded by three brothers, Carlos, Harold and Hubert Jones.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. John Ruzich officiating.
HANNAH P. JONES
, the venerable mother of George W. Jones, clerk appellate court of this city, (7 February 1888) died at her residence in Griggsville yesterday, of exhaustion, caused by neuralgia, from she suffered intensely. Mrs. Jones born and reared in the east, and at the time of her death was 86 years of age. She came to Illinois with her husband at an early day, and settled at Griggsville, they have ever since resided. For a period of sixty-five years she was the wife of N. W. JONES, and we doubt if there is in the state a couple who have lived in the marital relation for a longer time. She was a true wife, a tender mother, Christian woman—for many years a member of the Baptist church. Her children are GEORGE W. JONES, J. HOWARD JONES superintendent of the west side postal station, Chicago; and C. W. JONES, postmaster at Griggsville. FRANK H. JONES, of this city, is her grandson.
Contributed by Sandi Donaldson
MARY M. (DANAHEY) JONES
- Memorial services have been set for Mary M. “Marg” Jones, 85 years, of Iowa City, IA, formerly of Barry who died Tuesday March 15, 2005 in Iowa City.
Marg was born October 31, 1919, a daughter of John E. (Jack) and Florence Hoyt Danahey in Quincy, IL. She graduated from Barry High School in 1936 and briefly attended college. She was the executive secretary for the manager of Marshall Fields in Chicago, until her marriage to Lawrence S. Jones of Barry on July 20, 1946. They were married fifty three (53) years and raised two daughters in Barry and then in Davenport, IA. After her husband’s death in 2000, Marg lived in Iowa City and was a volunteer for the Iowa City Road Races, University Athletic Club and Friends of Lake MacBride. She is best remembered as the first woman to run for the school board in Barry and the fact that she started the Head Start and subsequently the kindergarten program there. She was also the oldest living member of the Barry Baptist Church and was the superintendent Sunday School there for many years. She also served as president of the Barry PTA. Marg enjoyed reading and playing bridge with friends and family.
She is survived by her sister, Alice Lewton of Pueblo West, Colorado, two daughters Mrs. Jerry (Marynel) Corton of Baraboo, Wisconsin and Mrs. John (Laurie) Canady of Iowa City, Iowa., two grandsons: Frank and Adam Canady of Iowa City, a sister in law Mrs. Robert (Marilyn) Barnes of Barry and nieces and nephews, N.L. and Carol of Sedalia, Missouri; Sue, Steve and Dennis of Wisconsin and John from Ohio. She was preceded in death by a brother, Bud.
Memorial Services will be held Friday May 27, 2005 at 10:30 A.M. at the First Baptist Church of Barry with Pastor Greg Maize officiating. There will be a visitation time at the church from 10:00 A.M. until time of services. Burial of the cremains will be at Park Lawn Cemetery following the service.
RACHEL E. (DOLBEARE) JONES
, was born in Derry township, Pike Co. IL. November
25, 1847. She was married to Thomas J. Jones March 5, 1868. She and
her husband united with the Christian church at El Dara June 1, 1873,
during the ministrations of Elder W.H. Crow, and she has ever since been
a faithful and zealous member, and her kind and gentle influence and
example all through life has led her children to become useful members of
the church of their mother's choice. She passed away peacefully at the family home on Wednesday morning, Feb. 28, 1906, loved and revered by her family, friends, and neighbors,
and by all of these she will be sadly missed. The husband, two sons, four daughters, seven grand-children, six brothers, three sisters and her aged mother, now 86 years old, are
surviving relatives. Her six surviving children are all grown up. The
eldest, Azalia is the wife of M.L. Moyer, of Martinsburg, Iowa; of her twin
daughters Rosa is the wife of F.E. Shelley of Albuquerque, New Mexico,
and Lilly is the wife of S.D. Royalty of Hannibal, Mo.; Ida is the wife of
Otis Royalty of El Dara; J. Henry is married and a tenet on the farm;
George is a pupil in the University of Illinois at Champaign. A funeral sermon was preached by Elder Calvin Dabney on March 1, 1906, and the remains were laid to rest in the family lot in the Taylor burying grounds.
THELMA JONES
, 100 of Pittsfield, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, at Eastside Healthcare and Rehab Center in Pittsfield.
Graveside funeral services will be Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 1 p.m. at Blair Cemetery in Camdenton, Mo.
Visitation was held Monday from 4 till 6 p.m. at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield.
Memorials are to the American Cancer Society.
Thelma is survived by two sons: Philip Jones of Indianapolis, IN., and Steven (wife Cynthia) Jones of Republic, Mo. and a sister in law Miss Louise Jones of Pittsfield.
She was preceded by two sisters, Dortha and Ada Maude, and two brothers, Walter and Eugene Tucker.
Niebur Funeral Homer in Pittsfield is handling arrangements.
Contributed by Billie Browning
WILLIAM A. JONES
, Died at his home in this city, Tuesday night (January 29, 1888) at 10 1/2 o'clock, of smallpox, William A. Jones, aged 22 years. We are called upon to mourn the loss of a loved friend and bosom companion; the community is called upon to mourn the loss of an honest, active and intelligent young business man. To us it seems strange and inexplicable that God should take away from this earth, in all the glory and pride of his young manhood, one who was so pure, so good and so noble; but in our repining the thought comes to us that while others could have been better spared none were so well prepared to die. Will was born and raised here and has always been with us, and in every walk of life he will be missed as very few are missed. At social gatherings his face was always looked for, and his cultivated mind, ready humor and merry laugh were the life and center of enjoyment; but at all times his thoughts and utterances were pure and noble, and he never for one moment forgot what was due to himself and to others. His death will cause a deep feeling of grief to all, to his young friends more especially, and it will be a long time before they forget how true a friend and pleasant a companion they have lost. In business life Will was highly respected and esteemed. His high sense of honor, his integrity and his genial warm hearted nature won him many friends, and by his death the business world loses a valuable and highly promising young member. It would be hard indeed to find any one who was so well liked or had so many friends as Will. A member of the Congregational Church for many years he was esteemed for his pure Christian character, and in the church, Sunday school and prayer meeting he was ever active in furthering the cause of his Master. He gave liberally of his means to the cause he so eloquently advocated by his life and works, and at the final moment he was met by his Saviour with the words: "Well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord."
He was a favorite in the home circle. Always kind and considerate he endeared himself to his family. His deep love and respect for his father and mother were often remarked, and his love for his brothers and sister was true and loyal. It is in the family circle that his death will occasion the sharpest grief, but with the tears of his kindred is mingled the tears of his friends. Monday of last week, Will first seriously complained of being unwell. Tuesday he did not come up town and even so late as last Saturday his disease was supposed to be a mild form of varioloid. Sunday he was attacked by the confluent form of smallpox and continued to grow worse until Tuesday afternoon, when he was reported as being better; but at night breathed his last. All that human power could do to save him was done, but without avail. Wednesday morning at 4 o'clock, under the steady light of the changeless stars, and with the winds whispering a sad requiem among the leafless trees and the perennial green of the cedars, his body was quietly laid to rest in the city cemetery. Will, angel of heaven, hail and farewell.
RESOLUTIONS OE RESPECT.
Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God to remove from our midst by death Wm. A. Jones, President of the Youth's Christian Association of Griggsville: Therefore,
Resolved, That we bow before this mysterious Providence, knowing that God doeth all things well.
Resolved, That we gratefully acknowledge the grace of God in our young friend's salvation in preparing him for the Saviour's service in heaven
Resolved, That we tender our deepest sympathy to the parents and relatives of our departed brother in their sad bereavement.
By order of Executive Committee. NELLIE DIX, ADA BUTLER, HENRY SHAW.
Contributed by Sandi Donaldson
ALBIN M. JURASKA
, 89, of Chatham died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007, at Auburn Rehab Center.
He was born on Sept. 6, 1918, in Chicago, to Martin and Anna Veronica Somoyska Juraska who preceded him in death along with brothers, Florian and Robert and sister, Leonora Woodward.
Mr. Juraska served in the army during World War II in Africa and Italy with a heavy weapon company. He assisted in the invasion of Salerno and was captured in Italy. He was a POW for 19 months working on a farm near Poland. He is a member of the VFW.
Albin was a kitchen cabinet maker at a factory in Chicago and retired from Ace Hardware in 1980.
He is survived by his loving wife, Twila; daughters, Pamela (husband Jack) Gibbons, Springfield and Gail Juraska, Chatham; several grandchildren, including Greg White, Christopher White, Richard Laga, Lindsay Shanle and Luke Bumgarner; and several great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and cousins.
Cremation rites will be accorded by Cremation Services of Central Illinois in Chatham. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, at Akers Chapel Cemetery at 3 p.m., near Hull.
Memorial contributions may be given to Kemmerer Village, RR1, Box 12C, Assumption, IL 62510-9706 or the Chatham Food Pantry, Chatham, IL 62629.
Staab Polk Memorial Home, 201 S. Main St., Chatham, is serving the family.
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