LULA ELLA KALLENBACH , the only and beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Kallenbach, was born near Perry, Ill., Jan. 10, 1879, and died Sunday morning March 25, 1900, aged 21 years, 2 months and 15 days. She was converted and joined the German M. E. church under the ministry of Rev..Martin. She was always a kind and obedient child, a great sunday school worker, and showed great zeal in church work. She bore her intense suffering with patience, and when conscious that her time had come to leave all things earthly, she called them all around her, bidding, each a last farewell, and assuring them of her hopes to meet them in a world where there is no sickness, sorrow, pain, or death. She leaves her parents, six brothers, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her early death. What makes her death doubly sad, is the fact that she was to have been married on Wednesday before her death to Mr. Fred Liehr, at, estimable young gentleman of this place, who has the sympathy of all his young associates in this sad affliction.
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)

DORIS VIRGINIA (Tarkington) KAPPEL , 78, Brighton, died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 at Robings Manor Nursing Home. She was born Aug. 15, 1929 in Greene County to Cecil Francis and Hazel (Hobbs) Talkington. She married Adrian Keith Kappel Aug. 16, 1947 in Pittsfield. He died Oct. 1, 2001. She had been a seamstress at the former St. Joseph's Hospital in Alton. Survivors include six daughters and five sons-in-law, Joan and Randy Hartsock of Brighton, Mary and Jim Lush of Carlinville, Amy and Aaron McWard and Kathy and Dale Summers, all of Raymond, Ruth and Dan Goodrich of Shipman and Jean Kappel of Alton; six grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, five sisters and one brothers. Visitation was from 9 a.m. until services at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton. Burial will be at Green Pond Cemetery in Pike County. Memorials may be made to Saint Anthony's Hospice or Robings Manor activities fund.
Pike Press 17 October 2007

BETTY KATTELMAN , 79, of Pittsfield died Dec. 22, 2005, in Illin Hospital. The Airsman-Hires Funeral Home, Pittsfield, is handling arrangements
Contributed by Candi Horton from the Quincy Herald Whig

EDWIN C. KAYLOR , 89, of Wenatchee , Washington , were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Sutter Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Maynard officiating. Burial was in the West cemetery. Mr. Kaylor was born near Baylis in 1871, a son of David and Mary Kaylor. He was married to Hattie Saylor of Perry and they became the parents of 13 children. Mr. Kaylor farmed near Baylis for some time and then moved to the state of Washington 42 years ago where he owned and operated an apple orchard. He and Mrs. Kaylor returned to Pike County for some time and Mrs. Kaylor passed away here in 1948. After her death, Mr. Kaylor returned to Washington , where he passed away on Dec. 7 in Wenatchee . Surviving are ten children: Raymond in California ; Clarence in Florida ; Lloyd of Pittsfield; Ray and Everett, Elva (Mrs. North West ), Lona (Mrs. Robert DeLong), Ina (Mrs. Frank Aryda), Wilma (Mrs. Kendall Kelly), all of the state of Washington, and Eula (Mrs. Darrell Mitchell) of Summer Hill. Three children, Gilbert, Lyndle and Floyd, preceded him in death.

BALDWIN NATE KELLY , 85, of Pittsfield died at 3:15 pm Tuesday (Sept. 15, 1987) in Illini Hospital, Pittsfield. Mr. Kelly was born in Newburg Township on Aug. 7, 1902, a son of W.M. and Ida Guthrie Kelly. He married Ruth McGaughey on March 17, 1934, in Nebo. She died in 1987. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois, receiving a degree in engineering. Survivors include a son, Tom of Chattanooga, Tenn.; a daughter, Janet of Pittsfield, two brothers, Roswell of Pittsfield and Bob of Pleasant Hill; a sister, Bonita Dunham of Pittsfield; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Friday in Lummis-Bennett Funeral Home in Pittsfield by the Rev. Ron Ferguson. Burial will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 pm Thursday in Lummis-Bennett Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

BILLIE LEE KELLY , 70, of Nebo, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006 at the Methodist Medical Center in Peoria . Bill was born Sept. 16, 1936 in Nebo to William (Bill) and Opal Waggoner Kelly. Bill is survived by one daughter, Angelina Kelly of Brookfield ; one sister, Barb (Durrell) Chamberlin; one brother, Charles (Karen) Kelly, both of Nebo; nine nieces and nephews, 10 great-nieces and nephews; and three great-great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lawrence Kelly. Bill was a lifelong resident of Nebo. He drove a truck for many years and farmed in partnership with his father for several years. Private graveside services were held Saturday, Dec. 16.

CHARLES GALLETT KELLY , Friends may view the body of Dr. Charles Gallett Kelly, 75, well known retired dentist of this city, (Hannibal, MO) who died at 12:35 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1952, in his home, 414 North Fourth Street, at the Clark Funeral Home tonight and until the services. Rites will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home by Rev. John Golden and interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Dr. Kelly, who became well known in Hannibal and surrounding areas through his profession, first practiced in Nebo, IL and Bloomington, IL coming to Hannibal, MO in 1903. He retired in 1937. He was a man respected for his devotion to duty and to his family. His wide circle of friends included all with whom he came in contact. A graduate of Pittsfield High School, Dr. Kelly furthered his education at Ohio College of Dental Surgery in Cincinnati, graduating in 1900.

FRANCIS (ROGERS) KELLY - Died--Mrs. Fannie Kelly, April 4th, 1888, aged 31 years, 4 months and 18 days, of typhoid fever. The deceased was the daughter of Wm. and Melissa Rogers; was born at New Hartford, Pike County, IL and was married to W. W. Kelly; was the mother of four children, three of whom are living. She was a kind and affectionate wife and mother, ever mindful of her duty as such and died with an abiding hope of a future and better state. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. F. Marsh, of the Congregational Church, and her remains were deposited in the Episcopal cemetery, Pittsfield, Illinois.

GEORGE KELLY - Funeral services for George Kelly, 82, one of the oldest twins in the county, were held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon at the Eddy Chapel, in charge of the services, Rev. Ralph Veit, pastor of the Congregational Church. Interment was in the West Cemetery. Mr. Kelly suffered a paralytic stroke last Wednesday morning from which he failed to rally, and death occurred Friday, February 26, 1937, at his home just northeast of town. He had been in failing health for several years. He was one of the twin sons born Nov. 23, 1854 in Newburg township, Pike Co, Illinois. He and his brother William both became successful farmers. He was married on Nov. 9, 1874 to Helen McDonald, well-known club woman and church worker, who survives him. Also surviving are one son, Lewis of Jacksonville; two grandchildren and a great grandchild; the brother William of Newburg, IL; and three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Fruit of Aspen, CO; Mrs. Elizabeth DeLahey of Jefferson City, MO; and Mrs. Nancy Blair of Barry, IL.

HELEN (McDONALD) KELLY , 85, well known resident of this city, died at her home in the northeast part of town (Pittsfield, Pike Co, Illinois) at 4 o'clock Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1940, morning. Mrs. Kelly had been in failing health for some time, but had been bedfast only since Monday morning. Her son, Louis of Jacksonville visited her Sunday and she was up and about the house at that time. The funeral service will be held at the Eddy Chapel at 2:30 Friday afternoon. Mrs. Mable Wheeler will sing "The City Four Square" and burial will be in the West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Illinois. Pallbearers will be Hugh Ducey, William Dudley, Wm. Schmidt, Harry Claus, Kelly Dunham and Roswell Kelly. Mrs. Kelly was Helen McDonald in girlhood and was born at Nashua, New Hampshire, Jan. 6, 1855. Her father was John McDonald, a native of Scotland. She married George Kelly when a girl of 20, and they lived together 62 years, until separated by Mr. Kelly's death in March, 1937. Most of their married life was spent at their pleasant farm home at the northeast edge of town. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly had two children, a son Louis, who lives in Jacksonville, and a daughter, Lottie, who died at the age of 17. She had one grandson, and one granddaughter, both of Jacksonville. Mrs. Floyd Pursley has been Mrs. Kelly's companion and housekeeper for several years. Mrs. Kelly was quite active until about 3 years ago, and thought nothing of walking down town frequently. She was a worker in the W.C.T.U. and was always interested in any movement for the good of the community. Helen McDonald was a foster child of Mrs. George Purkitt. When she was the wife of a former husband, the Rev. Garbutt, became foster mother of John George Nicolay, who became a friend, confidant, advisor and private secretary to Abraham Lincoln. He became a noted author, historian, U.S. Consul to Paris and Marshal of the Supreme Court of the United States. John G. Nicolay and Helen McDonald were foster brother and sister. Mrs. Purkitt had been born in New York State, Feb. 10, 1816, as Phimelia B. Scott, she died Nov. 26, 1895.

HELEN (HARTSOCK) KELLY , 81, of Pleasant Hill, died Tuesday morning, Aug. 1, 2000 at her home. Born March 11, 1919 in Pleasant Hill, she was a daughter of John C. and Ada Foster Hartsock. She married Robert L. Kelly at Bowling Green, MO on Aug. 7, 1937 and he survives in Pleasant Hill. Also surviving are a son, Robert J. Kelly and wife Millie of Pleasant Hill; a daughter, Kay Robinson of Pleasant Hill; 6 grand-children and 3 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister. Mrs. Kelly was a homemaker and had been employed at Trio Manufacturing Company in Griggsville for many years. She was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School and a member of the Pleasant Hill Christian Church. She enjoyed flowers and gardening, volunteering at Fairfield Library and spending time with her grandchildren. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Crescent Heights Cemetery with Eldon Cook officiating. Casket bearers were Eric Robinson, John Kelly, William Kelly, Craig Robinson, Bobby Jones, Chris Dolbeare, Robert Dereak and Cody Clendenny. Ward Lummis Funeral Home handled arrangements. Memorials may be given to Blessing Hospice.

IDA (GUTHRIE) KELLY died Tuesday evening, May 29, 1945 at her home southeast of town, following an illness of several weeks. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the Eddy chapel. Mrs. Kelly was Ida Guthrie in girl-hood and was born Sept. 3, 1872 in Spring Creek Twp, Pike County, Illinois, a daughter of Baldwin and Elizabeth Hack Guthrie. Her husband, William Kelly died five years ago this month. She is survived by the following children; Forrest Killebrew and Wm. Kelly of Nebo; B.N. Kelly, Roswell Kelly and Bonita Dunham of near Pittsfield, and Robert Kelly of Pleasant Hill, also a number of grandchildren.
Democrat Times, Pittsfield, Pike Co, Illinois Wed. May 30, 1945

IDA P. (COLE) KELLY passed away January 1, 1956 in Levering Hospital, Hannibal, Missouri after a short illness, which began on December 26. Mrs. Kelly was born October 22, 1871, at Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of John Stephen Kohl and Maria R. Lindner. At an early age, Mrs. Kelly became a member of the St. John Evangelist Protestant Church, 12th and Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. On October 4, 1905, she was married to Dr. Charles G. Kelly, who at the time was a young dentist who had located in Hannibal some two years before. Dr. and Mrs. Kelly met in Cincinnati where Dr. Kelly studied dentistry. Immediately following their marriage they returned to Hannibal, which continued to be their home throughout life. Mrs. Kelly assisted Dr. Kelly during his entire practice in Hannibal, and has many friends here. Mrs. Kelly is survived by a cousin, Mrs. Ida Leonhardt of Claremont, CA this being her only near relative. Dr. Kelly was survived by one sister, Mrs. Flora Morgan of Pittsfield, IL, a half sister, Mrs. Bonita Dunham of Pittsfield, IL and several half brothers in the Pittsfield area.

JAMES PAUL KELLY a native of Pleasant Hill, Illinois died Monday, Nov. 6, 1972 at Trenton, Missouri. He was 61 years of age. Mr. Kelly was a son of Nathan and Alice Kelly of Pleasant Hill. He attended Kemper Military Academy at Boonville, Missouri and was later president of the academy for several years as long as his health permitted. He was also a state senator in Missouri and while holding that office was instrumental in arranging for Dr. Arthur Broser's mother to be brought here from Germany. After Kelly's mother was widowed he made frequent trips to visit her. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Thursday at the Methodist Church in Trenton, Missouri. Burial was at Trenton. Mrs. Velma Barton, Miss Elizabeth Thomas, Wendell Goodin and son Leslie, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Waugh and Mrs. Erma Suhling of Pleasant Hill, IL all attended the funeral, also Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Yates of Storm Lake, Iowa.
Pike Press, Pittsfield, Illinois - Nov. 15, 1972

JOHN KELLY - Chase County, Kansas - John Kelly was born near Donegal, Ireland, in 1825. He came to America with his parents when he was twelve years old. The voyage was made on a sailing vessel and required six weeks for its accomplishment. The Kelly family located at or near Pittsfield, IL, and John grew to manhood in that vicinity and in St. Louis, Mo. In the latter place he worked in a tailor shop and later became a reporter on a St. Louis newspaper; and in that city, he met and loved a young Irish girl, Mary Patterson, who was born (in Ireland, I believe) on June 1, 1831. The two were united in matrimony at St. Louis, Mo., April 15, 1852. Providence allotted nineteen years of happy wedded life to this couple; then Mary Patterson Kelly departed this life December 28, 1871, and was buried at West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Illinois. To John and Mary Kelly, nine children were born. They were: Eliza, who married Nathan Kiser, Pike County, Illinois, October 16, 1873; Mary A., who married Meletes Burnsides, February 2, 1876; Mattie who married George McKee in Chase County, Kansas, February 11, 1882; Belle who married Charles C. Evans in Chase County, December 28, 1882; Maggie L., who married Chas. F. Durr in Pike County, Illinois, March 20, 1881; Katie, who married Peter Brandley, July 28, 1908; Robert J. Kelly, unmarried; John A. Kelly, who died in 1863; William N. Kelly, unmarried. In 1880, John Kelly moved his family from Illinois to Chase County, Kansas, and located on Sharps Creek.

He bought unimproved land from a railway company, and also a small tract from Simon Davis. Here he settled down to the business of farming and stock raising and here he resided until his death, July 7, 1903, at the age of seventy-eight years. John Kelly was a man of education and natural refinement of character. He was quiet, sincere and genial in disposition. He possessed good business ability and prospered in his Kansas home. In 1892 he bought the Mike Nowlan farm (the present site of the Booster Station), on South Fork, four miles south of Matfield Green, Kansas. John Kelly was highly respected by all who knew him. He served his township in various official capacities, and his county as county commissioner. He is interred in the Matfield Green Cemetery. All of the son-in-laws of John Kelly, except Pete Brandley, are now deceased. Pete and Katie live in Caddo County, Oklahoma; Mrs. Belle Evans lives in San Francisco, California; Mrs. Mary A. Burnside lives in Oakwood, Oklahoma; William N. Kelly lives in Norman, Oklahoma; and Robert J. Kelly lives on his farm, the old Mann place on Thurman Creek adjoining the Booster Station. John Kelly, when he lived in Pike County, Illinois, was known as Squire Kelly. He taught school, was the Justice of Peace, and was nominated to represent the Greenback Labor Party.

LAWRENCE LORRAINE KELLY , 74, of Liberty Village in Pittsfield, and formerly of Nebo, died Saturday morning, Jan. 18, 2003 at Liberty Village. He was born August 14, 1928, near Pittsfield, a son of William and Opal Waggoner Kelly. He married Margie Lou Sidwell July 18, 1953, in Pittsfield and she preceded him in death on August 12, 1988. Mr. Kelly was a graduate of Nebo High School, and an army veteran of the Korean War. He enjoyed camping and vacationing. Graveside services were held Tuesday afternoon at Nebo Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Gary Dice. Casket bearers were members of Pittsfield American Legion Post 152. Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill handled arrangements

JOHN ROBERT KELLY , sixth child and fourth son of a family of 11 children born to William and Margaret Tripp Kelly, was born Sept. 5, 1851, in Newburg township, Pike County, Illinois, and departed this life Saturday, Sept. 30, 1933, at the age of 82 years and 25 days. On Feb. 27, 1879, he was united in marriage to Miss Annie Seibert of Detroit, IL. The marriage ceremony was performed by Esquire Charles Patterson in the village of Pittsfield. They went at once to the farm in Newburg township where they continued to live all the long years intervening. To this union were born four daughters: Grace, who died in infancy; Gertrude Deemer, who passed away in May 1919; Ethel Murphy of Detroit, and Miss Opal at home. Besides rearing his own children, Mr. Kelly took into home three of his grandchildren, after the death of his daughter Gertrude, and cared for them as he did his own. He is survived by his wife, 2 daughters, six grandchildren, two brothers, Samuel of Quincy, and Nathan of Pleasant Hill; a number of nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. The funeral services were conducted at the home of Monday afternoon, Oct. 2, the Rev. Keith Scholfield of the Detroit Methodist church officiating. Interment was in the Blue River cemetery (Detroit, Pike Co, Illinois). The pall bearers were Claude Foreman, Clarence Williams, Alex Hunter, Emmett Sneeden, Dan and Fred Kiser.

NATHAN KELLY - Died (June 8, 1874) at his residence in Newburg, Pike County, Illinois, near this place, Nathan Kelly, after several weeks illness from Typhoid pneumonia. The deceased was born in the county of Donegal, Ireland, August 11th, 1818, emigrated to the United States in 1836 settling in Brooklyn, N.Y. from whence he removed to Ohio in 1837, thence to this county in the year 1841. In 1846 he was married to Sarah Fuller. In 1849 he went to California and returning in the fall of 1850, has ever since resided near this place. An active energetic business man, he was successful in accumulating a handsome fortune, and has left behind him a record of a kind husband, father and a good citizen. He was supervisor of the town of Newburg at his death, having been elected thereto last spring. He was buried in the Episcopal Cemetery in Pittsfield, Illinois, on yesterday with Masonic honors, most lodges in the county being represented at the funeral. In their sad loss the family have the warmest sympathy of a host of friends and this entire community.

In Memoriam: Died - At his residence, near Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois, on the 8th day of June, 1874, Nathan Kelly, Esq., who came and cast his lot among us - his capitol, a strong mind, vigorous and stout frame, and with the intention of doing his duty and fulfilling the obligations due society. In this he has succeeded. If honesty of purpose, business integrity, and indomitable perserverance are virtues, he has filled his mission, and left an example worthy of our imitation. As a son he fulfilled every obligation, and softened the path of his aged parents when life was fading away. As a husband and parent he had done his duty, leaving a large family comfortably situated as evidence of his success in business, and above all, when in after life they hear of his acts and deeds, no blush of shame can tinge their memories of the past. To the needy his hand was always open, and those in trouble or sickness he was ever ready to assist. As a true friend, none can know the full extent of his loss except those who fortunately enjoyed intimate acquaintance with him. As a son, parent, friend, neighbor and citizen, his record is worthy of imitation, and if that title we all ought to be proud of his due to anyone in this world of trial, temptations and change, in this instance accord it to him who has been called away from us, an honest man, the noblest work of the Creator. He is lost to us, but his memory and acts live and will have their influence in this community for years to come.
Pike County Democrat - Thursday, June 11, 1874

ROBERT A. KELLY was born June 25, 1847, near Pittsfield, Illinois, a son of Nathan and Sarah Fuller Kelly and died February 28, 1917 in St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, IL. He married Catherine Sadora Carrier in Pittsfield, Pike Co, Illinois on March 10, 1868. In the company with George W. Westlake, he finished his education at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and returned to Pike County, Illinois. He continued to reside here, almost continually engaged in farming, until in middle life he removed to Louisiana, MO and became identified with the Walter A. Wood Harvester Company, for which he traveled extensively. Later he removed to Decatur, IL and after a number of years with the Tait Mfg. Co. became manager of a branch house for them at Petersburg, IL. In the course of time he engaged in the hardware, plumbing and heating business at Petersburg under the firm name of Kelly and Son, which business he conducted until about a year ago, when he disposed of his business, removed to Springfield, IL, and gave most of his time to perfecting the "Kelly Duplex Automatic" pump, of which he was the inventor, and which he had finished shortly before his death. He was gifted with more than ordinary inventive genius. The remains were accompanied to Pittsfield Saturday morning by all of his children, grandchildren, daughter-in-laws, and son-in-law, and Rev. Mr. Johnson of Petersburg. At the station they were met by relatives and the Masons who accompanied them to the M. E. Church of which he was a member where the funeral services were conducted by Rev. Johnson, assisted by Rev. Leslie. The interment was in the West cemetery, Pittsfield, Illinois, attended with the Masonic rites. His wife who is in very poor health was unable to attend. "Bob" Kelly, as he was familiarly known was a devoted husband and father, a firm friend and a good Christian citizen. He had traveled much, he had seen and read much, he had thought much and had well settled convictions, displayed wide tolerance to views of others. He was idolized by his wife and children, a favorite uncle with his nieces and nephews, esteemed and respected by his friends, and he has gone to his reward lacking but a few months of having reached three score and ten. The minister's text, 2 Tim. 4-7, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith," was very appropriate.

ROBERT L. KELLY , 88, of Pleasant Hill , died at 9:25 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield . He was born Aug. 3, 1916 to William & Ida Guthrie Kelly in Newburg Township, Pike County . He married Helen E. Hartsock Aug. 7, 1937 in Bowling Green , Mo. She preceded him in death Aug. 1, 2000. He was survived by a son, Robert J. (wife Millie) Kelly of Pleasant Hill; a daughter, Kay Robinson of Pleasant Hill ; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and one sister. Mr. Kelly owned and operated Kelly's Garage and Car Wash in Pleasant Hill for many years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a number of Pleasant Hill American Legion Post 1048. Graveside services were held Friday, July 8, at 10:00 a.m. at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill conducted by Bro. Don Hannel. Pallbearers were John Kelly, William Kelly, Craig Robinson, Eric Robinson, Bobby Jones and Chris Dolbeare. Memorials may be made to the Crescent Heights Cemetery Association or to the charity of the donor's choice. Ward Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill was in charge of arrangements.

ROSWELL G. KELLY , 88, a well-known Pittsfield electrician, died at 2:00 a.m. Tuesday (May 27, 1997) in Pittsfield Manor. Mr. Kelly was born April 17, 1909, near Pittsfield , a son of William W. and Ida C. Guthrie. He married Pauline M. Baughman March 28, 1931, in Pittsfield . She survives. Mr. Kelly worked the family farm in Newburg Township since childhood and owned Kelly Electric for 51 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pittsfield and the United Methodist's Men Group. He also was a charter member of the Pittsfield Moose Lodge 42, and helped establish the Pike County Civil Defense. He was an avid bowler. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Winn (Dolores) Dean of Pittsfield and Mrs. John (Brenda) Clark of Vandalia, three granddaughters, Mrs. Gary (Sharon) Williams of Pittsfield, Mrs. Bobbie Holman of Filmore and Mrs. Barri Forehand of Vandalia; seven great grandchildren; one brother, Robert, of Pleasant Hill; and one sister, Mrs. Claude (Bonita) Dunham of Pittsfield. Mr. Kelly was preceded in death by a grandson, Randall Dean, and two brothers, William and B.N. Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday in the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield by the Rev. John K. McIntosh. Burial will be in West Cemetery.

SARAH (FULLER) KELLY , widow of Nathan Kelly, died at about 7 o'clock Sunday evening (January 1, 1893) at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George C. Blair of Barry, Pike County, Illinois. Mrs. Kelly was about 78 years old and was for many years a resident of Newburg township, but for several months has lived with her daughter in Barry. The funeral services took place at the residence of her son, George Kelly, Tuesday at 2 o'clock p.m. (Burial was in the Episcopal Cemetery, Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois)
Pike County Banner - January 5, 1893

WILLIAM KELLY - On Saturday afternoon last the veteran pioneer, William Kelly, who was born in Donegal Co., Ireland, January 14, 1809 and died September 26th, 1901, aged 92 years, 8 months, and 12 days, was laid to rest under the beautiful ritual of the Masonic Order in the Episcopal Cemetery in this city. He came to New York in 1832, thence to Ohio in 1834, where in 1842, he married Margaret Tripp and shortly removed to this county where he resided until his death. There was born from the marriage eleven children, nine of whom survive. The mother died January 1, 1881. Religious services were at the family residence, Reverend J. Moore Markley officiating. A large concourse of relatives and friends being present to pay the last sad tribute to one held justly in the esteem of all who knew him.

WILLIAM WALLACE KELLY who with his old horse and ancient phaeton was a familiar figure on Pittsfield's streets for years, died at 7:25 last evening (May 21, 1940) at his Newburg farm home 3 1/2 miles southeast of Pittsfield, in his 86th year. Death came 24 hours and 25 minutes after a stroke which he suffered Monday evening. Mr. Kelly Monday evening was getting ready for his sheep shearing the following day and had been working in the sheep barn. He then fed the hogs and suffered a fainting spell while thus engaged in the barn lot. He called his wife, who went to him, but he soon rallied and walked to the house, seeming to be all right. He sat down in a rocking chair on the porch and after a few minutes asked his wife to hand him a drink of water, which she did. He drank it and as his wife turned away for a minute he started to get up out of the chair and as he reached to place his hand on a porch post he pitched forward and fell on the brick walk about a foot below the edge of the porch cutting his head but not too seriously. He never rallied from the attack that caused him to fall. The son, Roswell, was at the house when his father collapsed, and Claude Foreman, who was passing, helped carry Mr. Kelly into the house. Mr. Kelly was born in Newburg Township, Pike County, Illinois, November 23, 1854, a son of Nathan and Sarah Fuller Kelly, he a native of Ireland, she of Pennsylvania.

The father died in 1874. On his deathbed he named his grandson, Alex Hunter, of Newburg. Mr. Kelly was a twin brother of George Kelly, who died at his home in this city Feb. 26, 1937, aged 82. William, at the sale of his brother's property, bought the phaeton which George Kelly had so long used and this he himself had used since that time. Recently he had removed the top from the old vehicle. He always loved horses and never drove other than a horse drawn vehicle. In 1875 Mr. Kelly married Fanny Rogers, a great-great-granddaughter of Charity Boone, a niece of the noted Daniel Boone. They lived on the farm in Newburg until Mrs. Kelly's death 13 years later. They had four children, three of whom survive, namely, Dr. Charles Gallett Kelly, a retired dentist of Hannibal, Mo., Virden Kelly of Walla Walla, WA, and Flora Kelly, who married, first, F. Merle Fenton of Newburg, and second, Walter Morgan of Newburg. One son, William Nathan, died at the age of 4. On Feb. 24, 1895, Mr. Kelly married Mrs. Barbara Vollman Veihl. On Oct. 13, 1901, he again married, his third wife, who survives, being Miss Ida C. Guthrie of Nebo, a daughter of Baldwin Guthrie and Elizabeth Hack. There were no children by the second marriage. By the third marriage there are five living children, namely, Baldwin and Roswell Kelly of Newburg, William, who resides near Nebo, Robert of Pleasant Hill, and Bonita (Mrs. Claude Dunham) of East Washington Street, Pittsfield. The funeral will be held at 2:30 Thursday in the Eddy chapel. The son Virden is expected to come in from Washington. Friends may call at the chapel today and tomorrow. Burial will be in the Episcopal cemetery, beside his first wife, who was a great-great-great granddaughter of that Neddie Boone who was killed and scalped by the Shawnees in Kentucky in 1780.

WILLIAM NATHAN KELLY died yesterday (October 9, 1883) of Typhoid fever, little Nathan Kelly, aged 4 years, son of William and Fanny Kelly residing 4 miles east of town. The remains will be deposited in the Episcopal Cemetery, Pittsfield, Pike Co, Illinois, today at 2 pm. Friends of the family are invited to attend.
The Democrat Herald, Pittsfield, Pike Co, Illinois, October 10, 1883

JOHN MARION KELSEY died at his home on the Griggsville road last Friday morning at 7:30 o'clock. For several years he had been in poor health, though he had seemed about as usual until last Wednesday, when he became quite ill and grew worse until he died. John Marion Kelsey was born on a farm near Griggsville, May 28, 1852 and was over 66 years of age. He was married to Margaret Matilda Smith on Sept. 2, 1875, and to this union nine children were born-John M., Maude and Allison dying in infancy and Elizabeth at the age of 23 years. Mrs. Kelsey died three years ago. There are left to mourn his death- Frank A. and William of Griggsville, Mrs. Pearl Marshall of Pittsfield, Mrs. Albert Christison of Winchester, and Frederick at home, and a brother S.A. Kelsey of Chicago. Mr. Kelsey was a loving father a good neighbor, trying to do what was right and helping those about him. He was a faithful member of the Christian Church. He was successful farmer but had been retired for several years. He was a member of the K.P. Lodge in Perry. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. W.H. Hopkins officiating and interment was in the West Cemetery.
Contributed by Mindy Doellman from the Pike County Republican 20 November 1918

EMILY P. (KINGSBURY) KENADY , 75, 326 York street, widow of George Kenady of Hull died at 6 o'clock Saturday morning in Blessing Hospital from heart disease. She had been ill for several months and had been bed-fast for three weeks. Mrs. Kenady was born in London, England, October 7, 1852 and came to Griggsville, Illinois with her parents when she was 2 years old. In 1874 she was married to George Kenady of Hull where they made their home until the death of Mr.Kenady three years ago. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Lois Hogan 318 York Street; one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Farnsworth, Redlands, California; one brother, W.E. Kingsbury, Stockton, California; four grandchildren Mrs. Kenady was a member of the Methodist church at Hull and of the Pike County Mutual Life association.

(2nd Obit) Emily P. Kenady, daughter of Walter and Elizabeth Kingsbury, was born in London, England, on October 7, 1852. When she was but two years of age, she came with her parents to Grigsville, Illinois. She united in marriage with George Kenady of Hull in 1874. The new home was established in Hull and here Mrs. Kenady made her home until the death of her husband, three years ago. Since that time she has made her home in Quincy. Mrs. Kenady departed this life early Saturday morning, January 7th at the Blessing hospital in Quincy. She was 75 years, 3 months of age. Two children were born into the Kenady home: Fred, whose death occured in Hull on September 12, 1926 and Lois, now Mrs. J.T. Hogan of Quincy. Mrs. Kenady is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Hogan, her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Fred Kenady of Hull, and by four grand- children, Eulelia and Frances Hogan of Quincy and Howard and Kathryn Kenady of Hull. Mrs. Kenady became a Christian early in her life and was one of the pioneer members of the Methodist Church of Hull. She was for many years very active in the work of the church, especially in the affairs of the Ladies' Aid Society.
Contributed by David Bethard

CLARA KENDALL , wife of M. W. S. Kendall, died of congestion of the heart at Belleview, Illinois Wednesday, April 27th, 1881. She was born of Connecticut parentage, February 19th, 1817, in Switzerland county, Indiana, and they were married in Cincinnati, February 18th, 1836. Her living children are W. A. Kendall, of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Thomas Simpkins of Griggsville,Illinois, and Mrs. J. M. Gentry, of Louisiana, Missouri. Hers was a Christian character. She was well known for her good judgment and the excellence of her disposition. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."
Contributed by Sandi Donaldson

Dr. M.W.S. KENDALL , of Bellview. Calhoun Co., Ills., died of pneumonia, at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Thos. Simpkin, on the 21st inst, in the 68th year of his age. The Doctor was a native of Belfast, Maine, and moved to Ohio many years ago, and subsequently to Calhoun county. He was a man of many virtues, and of great natural powers. He was conscious of his imminent danger, from the first, and though he fought with unshrinking courage for life, neglected not to prepare for the inevitable, and sending for a notary, arranged his worldly af­fairs with calm precision. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Simp­kin and Mrs. Gentry, of Missouri, and one son, Wilson Kendall, all of whom ministered to his last wants, and followed his remains to their resting place in Walnut Grove Cemetery, at 2 P. M., on Wednesday, the 22nd inst.
Contributed by Sandi Donaldson

EDWARD L. KENNEY - With sorrow of heart we record the death of our dear young friend, Dr. Edward L. Kenney, who passed away from the weariness and sufferings of earth, to the rest and joy of heaven, on the 31st of Aug., in the 29th year of his age. He was born and reared in this place, and his excellence of character greatly endeared him to a large circle of friends. He made a pub­lic profession of religion, and uni­ted with the Congregational church on the 10th of March, 1872. When he left home lie transferred his membership to Easton, Penn., where he attended Lafayette College, graduating from the same with honor in 1881. Dr. Kenney had a delicate constitution, and a retiring, sensitive nature, but a strong will to accomplish that which he desired. His strength was not equal to his ambition, hence his physical nature gave way under the pressure of his ardent desire to reach the goal of his life, viz. an honorable graduation in medicine, which he accomplished at the Med­ical department of the University of Pa., only a few weeks before his death. During his sickness he manifested the sweetest spirit of resignation to the will of God. When his friends would express their sorrow at his affliction, he would often say, "It is all right! It is all right." When the last mom­ent came peacefully, trustingly, he entered into the "rest prepared for the people of God." His funeral was attended by a large congrega­tion of sympathizing friends, many of whom were form­er school-mates, who were deeply affected by his death. An unusual spirit of solemnity and tenderness seemed to pervade the service. He was laid to rest in our beautiful cemetery, beside loved ones, with whom he now holds sweet com­munion in the land of everlasting life. It seems a strange provi­dence that has called away one so young, so gifted, to whom life was so full of promise and hope, who had given years of hard study to thoroughly prepare himself for an honorable, useful profession, just when ready to enter upon his life's work, still our faith teaches us to say, as he often said, "It is all right." This is another proof of the truth, "'Death loves a shining mark," that the fairest most frag­rant flowers are often the first to wither and die. We bads him a tender farewell, finding comfort in our sorrow by the assurance that he has entered that world on which the shadows of death can never come, because it lies in the eternal sunshine on the other side of death, and all the shadows fall on this side. W. F. T. S.
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)

WILLIAM KERR - A telegram to Mrs. Simeon Fitch last Saturday conveyed the sad news to her of the death of her father, Wm. Kerr, at Hunnewell, Mo. Mr. Kerr was a gentleman of advanced years and his arrival in this county dates back many winters. He was a native of Ireland. The disease terminating his death is supposed to have been contracted during his visit to Hunnewell, where his son resides, and the funeral occurred there."
Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Fri. Nov. 30, 1883

CHARLES IVAN KESTERSON - Services for Charles Ivan Kesterson, 53, of 520 Monterey St., who died Tuesday (23 February 1934) will be held at 3:30 P.M. Friday at Payne and Sons Funeral Home, with the reverend Della Shutts officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Mr. Kesterson, a retired Southern Pacific engineer, was born in Illinois and lived here 27 years. He is survived by sons, Gerald, of Bakersfield, and Louis, of Lost Hills, sisters, Delia Strunk of Bakersfield and Helen May Kesterson of San Dimas.
Contributed by Rosemary Reeves from a Bakersfield Californian Newspaper, February 9, 1950. (Charles Ivan was born in Pittsfield, Pike Co IL 02 September 1896 the son of John & Sarah (Rausch) Kesterson)

GEORGE E. KESTERSON , 58, 618 14th St., passed away suddenly downtown Wednesday (10 March, 1954). Cause of death was given as cerebral hemorrhage. When his car failed to start, Kesterson pushed it out of the garage and down the alley til it started. The motor died again at Fifth and Walnut, from where Kesterson, aided by a friend, pushed the car to a parking place near Main St. After this second exertion, he slumped against the side of Waite`s Main Drug and was dead when the ambulance arrived. Kesterson was driving the city truck when it was demolished by a Pacific Electric switch engine the first week in January. He was slightly injured at the time. Born in Pittsfield, Illinois, (5 August 1895) he came to California from Los Animas, Colorado, where he was employed by Bell Telephone Co., and then came to Huntington Beach to work for the first Huntington Beach Telephone Company. Later for 17 years he was an employee of the Associated Oil Company. The last 5 years he was employed by the City of Huntington Beach in the street department. He was a veteran of World War 1 and a member of the First Christian Church. Survivors are his wife, Murl M. of the home, and one daughter, Mrs. Billye Tally, Long Beach; 3 sisters, Mrs. Iris Beck, Oakland; Olive Burghart, Sonoma; Mrs. Patricia Pierce, San Jose. Services will be held Friday at 2:30 at Smith`s Chapel with Rev. Everett Auger, new pastor of the First Christian Church officiating. Interment will be at Westminster Memorial Park.
Contributed by Rosemary Reeves

JAMES BERRY KESTERSON died at his home on West Perry Street around midnight Monday. He had been ill several days and had been urged to enter the hospital but preferred to stay at his home. For about 25 years Mr. Kesterson was employed as the "outside man" at the Strauss store, driving the delivery wagon and doing other work at the store and the Strauss residences. He retired from active work a number of years ago. Mr. Kesterson was a widower, his wife, who in maidenhood was Sarah Fredericks of Pittsfield, having preceeded him in death. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Harriet Neu, the former Dolly Kesterson, Bakersfield, California. Funeral arrangements are incomplete but it is thought it will probably be Saturday as the sister is coming and is expected to arrive Friday night.
Contributed by Rosemary Reeves from the Pike County Democrat

LODEAN (WILLIAMS) KESTERSON , age 92, of Pittsfield, Ill. died 8:15 a.m. Monday (December 4, 2006) at the Pittsfield HealthCare Center in Pittsfield, Ill. She was born April 5, 1914 near Atlas, Ill. daughter of the late David and Essie Turnbaugh Williams. She married Gordon Kesterson in September of 1932 and he preceded her in death. Surviving are two brothers, Robert Williams of Rosewood Heights, Ill. and Charles Williams of Bethalto, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Jack Kesterson; four sisters, Hilda Mondy, Faye Prather, Ethel Keller, and Lucille Wedderstein; and two brothers, Jess Williams and Burdette Williams. Mrs. Kesterson was a past employee of Brown Shoe in Pittsfield, Ill., and a past member of both Royal Neighbors of America and the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. Private services will be held at Pittsfield West Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield, Ill. is in charge of arrangements.

FORREST M. KILLEBREW , 89, a former Nebo resident, died at 10:15 pm Monday (Jan. 26, 1987) in an Arnold (Mo.) nursing home after an extended illness. Mr. Killebrew was born May 10, 1897 in Calhoun County, a son of Iva and Sarah Guthrie Killebrew. He married Vera Bunn on June 28, 1917 in Hardin. She died April 12, 1961. Mr. Killebrew was a retired farmer and a member of the Overland (Mo) Church of Christ. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Elyvon Haynes of St. Ann, MO; three half brothers, Robert Kelly of Pleasant Hill and Roswell Kelly and Nathan Kelly, both of Pittsfield; a half-sister, Bonita Dunham of Pittsfield, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a half brother and a son. Services will be conducted at 11 am Thursday at Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill by Brother Wilson Ramsey. Burial will be in Nebo cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson

JAMES IVA KILLEBREW , son of Culver and Mary Harpole Killebrew, was born June 4, 1862, and departed this life July 20, 1940, having lived in this earthly body 78 years, 1 month and 16 days. He was married March 25, 1883, to Sarah Ann Guthrie. Having no children they shared their love and home with their nephew, Forrest, whom they reared to manhood. Other relatives and friends always found love and a welcome there. August 22, 1883, he was baptized into Christ and became a member of the family of God. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, Aunt Sade, Forrest and wife, Vera, and their son, Duanne and daughter, Elyvon, who so faithfully helped to care for him during his illness; three brothers, Jon of Kemper, IL, Douglas and Culver of Nebo, IL, two half-brothers, Thomas (location not known at this time) and Clay of Payette, Idaho. One sister, Flora Pear, preceded him in death. He also leaves a number of nephews and nieces, and a host of friends. Uncle Iva, as he was commonly called, was kind and sympathetic neighbor, always willing to help those in need, and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson

SARAH ANN (GUTHRIE) KILLEBREW , the subject of this sketch was born near Pleasant Hill, IL, May 25, 1864, and passed away in Tower Grove Nursing Home, in Carrollton, Illinois, May 30, 1951 at the age of 87 years and 5 days. She was married to James Iva Killebrew March 25, 1883, who preceded her in death July 20, 1940. To this union no children were born, but they adopted and raised from infancy, Forrest of Nebo to whom they gave a parents love and he the devotion of a son, who was a great comfort to them in their declining years. They also gave a home for many years to Alma Walls, an orphan girl. Aunt Sadie, as she was known by her many friends, was the eldest of a family of five children born to Baldwin and Elizabeth Hack Guthrie viz: Laura, wife of Ernest Miller of Filer, Idaho, John and Samuel Guthrie of Nebo, and Ida C. Guthrie Kelly, wife of William W. Kelly of Newburg Township. John and Ida are now deceased. She leaves two grandchildren and one great grandchild and many other relatives and a host of friends to mourn her departure. She became a member of the Church of Christ at Farmers Ridge September 6, 1891, being baptized by Rev. Wesley Miller. She remained faithful to her Savior for nearly 60 years, always showing her faith by her good work until she was called to her heavenly home. It seemed as if she had dedicated her life to helping the sick and needy. No one was turned from her door who were in want or a sick call turned down. She became famous for her home remedies and ability to help in the sick room. She will long be remembered for her many good deeds and well might it be said that her community was better because she had lived in it. Like the Apostle Paul, she might also to have said, " I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, hence forth there is laid up for me a crown of righteous, which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give me in that day". Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. Hale at the Church of Christ.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson

FRANCIS LUCILLE (GRIFFITH) KING , resident of the Antelope Valley, Calif. and formerly of Pleasant Hill, died July 12 at her son's home in Thousand Oaks, Calif. She was 92 years old. Frances was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in her late years. Frances was born August 19, 1915 in Pleasant Hill, the second of eight children to Maggie (Smith) and Clifford Griffith. Frances married Fred Lee King January 1, 1938 in Hannibal, Mo., where they lived until they moved to Los Angeles in 1942. The King's then moved to the Antelope Valley, to the high desert town of Palmdale, north of Los Angeles in 1954. Frances worked as a cook for the Palmdale Elementary School District until 1978, Fred and Frances were charter members of Palmdale United Methodist Church. Frances was preceded in death in 1999 by her husband of 61 years, Fred King; also, by her brothers Truman and Russell and sister, Catherine. Frances King is survived by a daughter, Mardel (King) Courtney of Santa Clarita, Calif., and two sons, Fred King, Jr. of Henderson, Nev. And Gary King of Thousands Oaks, Calif. She is also survived by three sisters, Pauline Stafford of Virginia, Doris Elliott of Nevada and Helen Ator of Ill. And one brother, Howard Griffith of Virginia. There are 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Her family and friends will remember Frances for her sweet, kind, loving spirit and her giving nature. Though we will miss her greatly, we know she is now rejoicing in the presence of God. Frances' life was celebrated and remembered in a Memorial Service at her son Gary's home Saturday, Aug. 18. Frances' ashes will be placed in a family plot in the West Pittsfield Cemetery, Pittsfield, Ill Saturday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m.
Pike Press 17 October 2007

GLEN KINZIE , 84, of Barry, died Friday April 13, 1973 at Illini hospital after a lengthy illness. He was retired laborer. He was born in Griggsville, July 22, 1888, a son of Rudolph and Nancy Jane Carson Kinzie. He is survived by a sister Mrs. Nellie Ebbler of Lakeland FL. He was a member of the Christian church of Barry. The funeral was held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Gill Memorial Home in Barry - Burial in Alton Cemtery.

F. MARGENE KISER , age 83, of Pittsfield, Ill. died early Saturday morning (March 13, 2004) at the Pittsfield Manor in Pittsfield, Ill. She was born September 1, 1920 in Detroit, Ill. daughter of the late Truman and Bessie Hoos Reel. She married Kyle Kiser in 1938 and he preceded her in death in 1987. Surviving is a sister, Cay Mardell Sutton and husband Jack of Springfield, Ill.; two nieces, Carolyn Babb and husband Bill of Rochester, Ill., and Mary Beth Welch and husband Curt of Austin, Texas; three great nieces, Melissa Gillespie and husband Dean of Oceanside, California, and Alex Welch of Austin, Texas; three great nephews, Tyler and Parker Welch of Austin, Texas, and Mike Bottomley of Dallas, Texas; a great-great nephew Connor Gillespie of Oceanside, California; and several cousins. Mrs. Kiser attended Newburg Grade School and graduated from Pittsfield Higbee High School. She worked as a seamstress for many years. She was a member of the Detroit Christian Church and participated in and enjoyed the various activities of the church. Her interests and hobbies included crocheting, knitting, embroidering, ceramics and making and restoring dolls. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday (March 16, 2004) at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield, Ill. with Rev. Randy Mathews officiating. Burial will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to services Tuesday at the funeral home. In leiu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Detroit Christian Church c/o the funeral home.

EDNA NADINE (WADE) KNAPP
Edna Knapp, age 86, of East Alton, Ill. and formerly of Florence, Ill. died Monday morning (May 8, 2006) at her daughter’s residence in East Alton, Ill. She was born January 4, 1920 in Florence, Ill. daughter of the late Owen and Cynthia Neff Wade. She married Ford Sterling Knapp on February 13, 1937 in Jacksonville, Ill. and he preceded her in death on January 19, 1990. Surviving are two daughters, Gloria Kirgan and husband Michael of Brighton, Ill. and Cindy Graner and husband John of East Alton, Ill.; a son, Harold Knapp and wife Joanne of Florence, Ill.; five grandchildren, Tim Knapp and wife Angel of Meredosia, Ill., Shelly Cloninger and husband John of Brighton, Ill., Heather Aberle and husband Jon of Mt. Olive, Ill., Nickie Kirgan of Brighton, Ill., and Korey Lehman of East Alton, Ill.; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Raymond Wade and wife Ellen of Florence, Ill.; a sister-in-law, Mildred Wade of Pittsfield, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two daughters, Carol Ann Knapp and one in infancy; three sons, Darrel Knapp and two who died infancy; three sisters, Thelma Swartz, Pearl Priest, and Helen Davis; and one brother, Walter Wade. Mrs. Knapp was a former employee of Olin Manufacturing in Alton, Ill. She loved to flower and vegetable garden and loved the outdoors. She also loved to shop and enjoyed going out to eat with family and friends. She was a member of the Pittsfield Nazarene Church in Pittsfield, Ill. and a past Girl Scout leader.
Contributed by Rhonda Pressey Miller

BEV M. (WILLIAMS) KROUSE , 48, of RR 1, Payson, died at 6:29 a.m. Wednesday (April 4, 2001) in Blessing Hospital. Born June 13, 1952 in Pittsfield, Mrs. Krouse was the daughter of John and Virginia Starman Williams. She married Fred Krouse on July 8, 1972 in Summerhill, IL. He survives. Bev enjoyed crafts, collecting rabbit figurines, fishing and she cherished the time she spent with her family. Also surviving is her mother, Virginia Williams of Rockport, IL.; a son, Jeff Krouse and his wife Christi of Quincy; a step daughter, Julie Krouse of Springfield.; two grandchildren, Brooke Krouse and Paige Krouse both of Springfield; a brother, Gary Williams and his wife Sharon of Pleasant Hill; her paternal grandmother, Edith Williams of Barry; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Krouse was preceded in death by her father; a nephew, Kurt Williams; her maternal grandparents; and her paternal grandfather. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 in the Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson in Payson by Brother Kenneth Worcester. Burial will be in the Payson New Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday morning until the time of services at the funeral home in Payson. Memorials may be made to the Payson New Cemetery Association.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson