RICHARD LEE LACY , 75, of Woodstock, died Wednesday, Feb.25, 2009 at Holy Family Nursing Home in Des Plaines. He was born March 27, 1933 in Pittsfield, to Margaret and B. Park Lacy Sr. He married Susan Joan Villeneuve Feb. 1, 1953 in Pittsfield. She preceded him in death June 28, 1990. Richard graduated with honors from the University of Illinois in Champaign. He was a member of the Fighting Illini Basketball Team. He was a lifelong member of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. He proudly served as an Officer in the United States Navy. Richard was a Real Estate Broker for Baird & Warner in Barrington for 37 years where he managed three offices. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. His closest companion Megan (Yorkshire terrier) will miss him terribly. Survivors include two brothers, Park Jr. and Charles Lacy; one sister, Elizabeth Lacy, all of Pittsfield; three sons; Gary Lacy of California, Steven Lacy of Palatine and Randall (Debbie) Lacy of McHenry; three daughters, Cathy (Scott) Blumenstein of California, Janine (James) Weith of Woodstock and Susan (Tom) Noel of Fort Atkinson, Wis.; 13 grandchildren, Jeremy, Joshua, Jennifer and Jaclyn Weith, Kendra and Trevor Lacy, Ariene and Tessa Lacy, Nicole and Samantha Noel and Karly, Anna and Dana Lacy. Visitation was held Saturday, Feb. 28th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Schneider Leucht Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Avenue in Woodstock. Internment will follow at Saint Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Hartland
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STUART LANDESS , 81, of Springfield, died June 20, 2008 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. He was born April 8, 1927 in Pike County to Stuart and Julia Mink Landess. He married Anita Smithey Sept. 29, 1972 in Decatur. He was a retired salesman for Werner Motors. He served in WWII and the US Navy receiving the Victory Medal, the Phillipine Liberation Ribbon and the Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal. HE was a graduate of Brown's Business College of Peoria and was a past member of Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife Anita; five sons, Michael (Vicki) Landess, Greg Landess and Patrick (Debbie) Landess, all of Springfield, Daniel (Paula) Landess of Lincoln and Kevin (Peggy) Landess of Indianapolis; one daughter, Theresa Sidwell of Pittsfield; one stepdaughter, Karen (Jerry) Hines of Godfrey; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother, Donald (Betty) Landess of Quincy;one sister, Verna Howell of Peoria; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Crystal Carroll, June 17, 1982. There will be a visitation from 4-6 Thursday, June 26 at Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home in Springfield and a memorial service at 6 p.m. with Lonnie Landess officiating. Private family burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Pittsfield will be at a later date
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THAD R. LANDESS , 54, of 1505 Fell Ave., Bloomington, died at 7:22 p.m. Wednesday, (Sept. 24, 2008) at his residence. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, with a celebration of life service at 4 p.m. Sunday at the memorial home. The Rev. Stephanie Soon, OSF Hospice chaplain, will officiate. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Green Pond Cemetery, Pearl. The Rev. Jerry Edison will officiate. Memorials may be made to OSF Hospice Program, Bloomington. He was born Aug. 7, 1954, in Bloomington, son of Glenn and Bona Newnom Landis. He married Rebecca "Becky" Spencer on June 12, 2008, in Bloomington. She survives. Also surviving are his best friends, Jack Langhoff, St. Anthony, Minn., and Kevin Menken, Macomb; and many other wonderful friends. He was preceded in death by both parents. Thad had worked for H&R Block, Bloomington. He was the co-owner of Metropolis Comics Store in downtown Normal. He was the former manager at Adventure Land, Bloomington. He graduated from Illinois State University, Normal, with a degree in political science. While in college he was a member of the Model United Nations. He represented China. He was active in political science while in college. He was a page at the 1972 Republican National Convention and was active on the presidential campaigns of Richard Nixon and Robert Kennedy. Thad enjoyed cruises, science fiction, media, anime and gaming conventions. He had worked for some time at Peoples Bank, Bloomington. The family has requested friends wear their favorite Hawaiian attire for the visitation and service.
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EDWARD LANGAN , respected resident of ??? township, passed away at his home northwest of town, Friday morning from old age and general debility. Mr. Langan was born in county Wxxxtenford, Ireland, April 9, 1846. He moved to the county in the sixties and was united in marriage with Mrs Bridget Quinlan, which union eleven children were born, seven daughters and five sons. Mrs Langan passed away twelve years ago, and one son also is dead, the other children are all grown and were all in attendance at the furneral, except one son, Edward, who is in North Dakota. A sister, Mrs. Clow, a neice, Miss Daly, and Edward Davis of Quincy, two sister-in-laws of the deceased. Mrs Marcus Quinlan and Mrs. O'Brien of Cinncinnati, were also in attendance. The funeral services were conducted by Fr Foley at St. Mary's church, at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, and were largely attended, interment being in the xxxx catholic cemetery.
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WILMA N. (GALLAWAY) LANHUM , 71, passed away at his her residence in Hull, IL on August 13, 2006. She was born on May 28, 1935 in Time, IL to Harrison D. and Eathel Scott Galloway. She married James Lanhum on January 4, 1975 at the Congregational Church in Pittsfield, IL and he preceded in 2001. She was a cook at the Red Dome Inn (The Bowl) and Hull Café. She was a member of the Time Community Church. Wilma loved to garden, afghans, crocheting, and going to garage sales. Survivors: son, Demetrius (Cathy) Welch, Pittsfield, step-son, Jim (Kim) Lanhum, Pittsfield, IL., three daughters Doretta Delaporte, Hannibal, MO, Dorinda Wells, Hannibal, MO, Davine Welch, step daughter- Teresa (Mike) Ralph, Pittsfield, IL., two brothers H. D. (Phyllis) Galloway, Jr, Quincy, IL and Hugh (Tommy) Galloway, Goodlitsville, TN., two sisters Loretta Bristow, Milton, IL and Glenna (Burt) Evans, Winchester, IL., twelve grandchildren and three step grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. Preceded by her husband James Lanhum, a son David Welch in 1987, two sisters Vera Tipsword and Donna Sackett and a brother Harold Galloway. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. Burial at the West Cemetery, Pittsfield, IL. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 16, 2006 9:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL.

VIRGINIA (LAZENBY) LASH , 74, of Griggsville died Monday, March 20, 2006 at the White Hall Nursing & Rehab Center, White Hall, IL. She was born February 25, 1932, in Greenville, IL., a daughter of William Jennings Bryan and Hazel Goodwin Lazenby. She married George L. Lash, May 14, 1949, he survives. Surviving are her husband, George, a son Ronald Lash of Pittsfield, daughters Beverly Lash of Carlinville, Roberta Scranton of Mt. Sterling and Georgia Gorham of Griggsville, eight grandchildren, Steve Scott of Mississippi, Mike Lash of Pittsfield, Rhonda Long of Pittsfield, Chris Sutherland of Griggsville, Randy Sutherland of Hillsboro, Amanda and Daniel Scranton of Mt. Sterling and Benjamin Mowen of Carlinville, thirteen great-grandchildren, two brother Robert Lazenby and Albert Lazenby, both of Jerseyville, and a sister, Sue Simmons of Taylorville. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Charles, and two grandsons, Bryan Bronson and Matthew Scott, and a granddaughter Pamela Lash. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at the Franklin Cemetery, Franklin, IL with Rev. Ben Early officiating. Visitation will be held 10 a.m.-12 noon Saturday, March 25 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield.

MARTHA JANE (BUTLER) LAWBER , died in Quincy, Adams Co., at Blessings Hospital, May 17, 2008. Martha was married to Carl Leroy Lawber, Sr. Aug. 31, 1963 in Golden, 44 blissful years ago. Martha Jane was the daughter of Silvan Ross and Vera Sara (Smith) Butler. She was born March 25, 1924 in Perry, Pike Co. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Anna Mae and Darliene Rosalee; and two brothers, Fredrick Ross and Larry Smith Butler. She is survived by her husband, Carl of Pittsfield; her brother, Robert Lee "Pete" (wife Betty) of Perry; her sisters-in-law, Judy (Perry) and Thelma (Griggsville) Butler; their children, Garry Lawber (wife Ida) of Barry, Margo (husband Merlyn) Winchill of Pleasant Hill, Sandra Ragan of San Antonio, Texas, Carl Lawber, Jr., of Pittsfield and Kenneth Lawber of Apple Valley, Minn.; several nieces and nephews; 13 grandchildren; and 33 great grandchildren. Carl and Martha were long time members of the Detroit Christian Church. Funeral services were held 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 19 at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville with Reverend Keith Warner officiating. Internment was at Dorsey Cemetery in Perry. Visitation was held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, May 17 at the funeral chapel. Memorials may be made to Detroit Christian Church c/o Airsman-Hires Chapel Box 341 Griggsville, Il. 62340. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com.
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WILLIAM LAWRENCE , 72 of Phoenix, AZ and formerly of Barry, IL, died Saturday Feb. 28 2009 at Sherman Home Hospice in Phoenix, AZ, where he had lived for many years. Mr. Lawrence has a sister in law in the local area, Doreen Saxbury of Barry. Graveside services will be held on Monday, March 9, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at the Shearer Cemetery in New Canton. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Barry American Legion Post #222. Niebur Funeral Chapel is in Charge of the arrangements.
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MARIE (CRESS) LAWSON , 85, of Atlas died Aug. 5, 2008, at Maple Grove Lodge Nursing Home in Louisiana, Mo. She was born Oct. 30, 1923 to Norton Marshall and Eva L.1 Wombles Marshall Cress in New Hartford, at the home of her grand­parents, Mathias Henry and Kasey Ann Wombles. She married Orville S. Lawson May 31, 1942 in Bowling Green, Mo. and he preceded her in death Oct. 27, 1990. Marie drove a bus for Pleasant Hill School for 17 years and worked at the Brown Shoe Factory in Pittsfield. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially going to Atlas Café and having coffee with all the gang. She was a member of the Atlas Community Church when Brother Lester Royer was the leader. Marie enjoyed all sports but was a football fanatic and enjoyed watch­ing the NCAA games where she was an avid Mizzou fan. Marie is survived by her son, Phillip Lawson of Rockport; a grand­daughter, Brandi Sheppard and friend, Mike Apken of Rockport; two grand­sons, Tice and Lori Forgy of Grand Island, Neb. and Travis and Jill Forgy of Pekin; a granddaughter,Tamara Lawson of Louisiana, Mo.; and three great grandchildren, Brinae Stitt of Rockport and Dalton and Delaney Forgy of Grand Island; and one great great-grandson, Aiden Lash of Rockport; two brothers, Walter and Carlene Cress of Pleasant Hill and Larry and Barb Cress of Pleasant Hill; one sister, Gerald and Jean Graham of Rockport and many niec­es, nephews and friends who will all miss her greatly. She was preced­ed in death by her parents, Norton Marshall and Eva L. Marshall Cress; her stepfather, Harold Cress; an infant son at birth; her daughters, Diana Forgy and Reba Rhoads; a son-in-law, Carroll Forgy;, and one granddaughter, Neali Clendenny; and one brother, Ray Marshall. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 9, at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Burial was at the Miller Cemetery, Atlas. Visitation was held Saturday, Aug. 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to Quanada in Pike County and the Miller Cemetery. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements
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THELMA CHRISTEEN (McCARTNEY) LAWSON , 83, of South Jacksonville passed away early Monday morning October 19, 2009 at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville, Il. She was born February 10, 1926 in Manchester, Il the daughter of Wiley and Myrtle Eva Spencer Lawson. She married Ralph Goodin on May 4, 1946 in Waterloo, Iowa and he preceded her in death in 1953. She later married Asa Clay McCartney on August 12, 1955 in Pittsfield, Il and he preceded her in death on March 31, 1983. She is survived by 4 sons, Terry (wife, Connie) Goodin of Scottsdale, AZ, Brad (wife, Wanda) Goodin of Lancaster, CA, Roger (wife, Dana) McCartney of Austin, TX and Alex (wife, Sherry) McCartney of Chebanse, Il; 11 grandchildren, Jeffrey (wife, Jeannie) Goodin of Flower Mound, TX, Jason Goodin of Denver, CO, Heather (husband, Carl) Zindars of Denver, CO, GySgt. Aaron (wife, Chepi) Goodin who is currently stationed with the United States Marine Corps in Iraq, Sasha (husband, Sean) Gardner of Pasadena, MD, Andrew (wife, Bev) Flowers of Bradley, IL, Wendy Hood of Kankakee, IL, Kristina (husband, Ed) Palenik of Chebanse, Il and Christian McCartney, Zachary McCartney and Matthew McCartney all of Austin, TX; 20 great-grandchildren, Kaylie, Jessica, Clayton, Madison, Gabriella, Addison, Cole, Maile, Hunter, Michelle, C.J., Shaylen, Jared, Kayla, Megan, Alex, Nicole, Alyssa, Sherry and Dylan and one sister, Edna Hammond of Jacksonville. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Glenn Lawson, Jack Lawson, Lawrence Lawson and Oliver Lawson and 3 sisters, Janice Lamkular, Roma Jean Hosp and Delores Dwyer. Mrs. McCartney was a loving wife and mother who was known for her generosity. She was a devoted member of the Jacksonville Church of Christ. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and her friends at Village Manor. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at the Jacksonville Church of Christ with a graveside service to be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Pittsfield West Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 9:30 until the time of the service on Wednesday at the church. A visitation will also be held from 5:30-8 on Wednesday at Williamson Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Jacksonville Church of Christ.
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WARREN DALE LAWSON , 46 of Cole Camp and formerly of Hull, died Wed., July 8, 2009 in Cole Camp MO. Funeral Services were held at 2 PM Mon.9 at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. Rev. Robert Kean officiated. Burial was at Akers Chapel Cemetery in Pike County, IL. Visitation was at 1 PM Mon. until time of services at the funeral home. Mr. Lawson Jr. was born Janu­ary 19, 1963 in Hannibal to War­ren Dale & Mary Darlyne Rodgers Lawson. Survivors include his father, Warren Dale "Doc" Lawson (Nancy), Plainville; 2 sons, Joshua Lawson (Brittany) and Jacob Lawson; a daughter, Elisha Lamb (TJ), fiancée, Sheryl Dean, Cole Camp, MO; future-in-laws, Marty & Wanda White, Cole Camp, MO; a brother, Rodger Douglas Lawson (Erin), Green­castle, IN; 4 uncles, David Law­son (Carla), Hull,Grover, St. Louis, MO; Gene Rodgers, Mendon, and Dean Rodgers, Ursa; 1 aunt, Jan Ke­nady (Paul), Hull; 1 grandmother, Eunice Rodgers, Hull; 6 grandchil­dren, Gabriel Lawson, Gabriella Lawson, Hunter Lawson, Cassan­dra Lamb; and, and numerous cousins Mr. Lawson was preceded in death by his mother; and his grandparents, Robert & Louise
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W.W.H. LAWTON - SPRINGFIELD, ILL., June 18, 1882 - Captain W. W. H. Lawton, Custodian of Field Notes of the United States Survey of the State of Illinois, died at Griggsville, Ill., yesterday morning. Upon receiving intelligence of his death, a meeting of State officials was held in the Governor's office and a committee appointed to select a floral design to be used at the funeral. The funeral occurred today at Griggsvile and each department of the State Government, the Adjutant General's office, and each of the State Board's were represented by one or more officers. Captain Lawton has for nineteen years and up to the time of his death, suffered intensely from a wound received at the siege of Vicksburg in 1863, and though his death was daily expected by his friends, yet the shock was none the less great.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge from The Daily InterOcean, Chicago, Illinois Monday June 19, 1882

JOHN LEHR , 80, of Hull, died May 10, 2009 after his third struggle with cancer. While in the hospital Mr. Lehr was cared for by the wonderful staff of the Skilled Nursing Unit and 5th floor of Blessing Hospital in Quincy and his children. For the past four years John had been excellently cared for by Pike County Home Health Services staff and friend, Trish Lane, of Hull. Mr. Lehr was born Feb. 4, 1929, in the Bronx, N.Y. to Gerard B. and Elizabeth "Bessie" Marie Fitzgerald Lehr. A native of Scarsdale, N.Y., John took a cross country trip following his senior year in high school, and decided to attend college at Northeast Missouri State Teacher's College in Kirksville, Mo., {now known as Truman State University.} He met his true love, Mary Lou Bomgardner in chemistry class... and what chemistry it was! They were married May 26, 1949 at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Kirksville. Following employment in Kansas, Iowa and New York, they settled in Kinderhook and Hull, to raise their family with "Midwestern" values. She preceded him in death Aug. 30, 2003. Always known by his students as "Mr. Lehr", John began his teaching career at West Pike High School of Kinderhook, in 1954-where he continued to educate children in science and industrial arts for the next 33 years. He drove the school bus for the district for the 49 years, stopping only when he began to lose his eyesight. He was especially proud of teaching "I Can" classes at WPHS. John was a Boy Scout leader for more than 25 years for Troop 61. He thoroughly enjoyed training boys to become young men and great outdoorsmen during camping trips and at Saukenauk Scout Camp. Mr. Lehr was an inventor at heart. Not a day went by that John didn't ponder a way to solve a problem out of necessity or just for fun. He passed on his creative problem solving imagination to his students, scouts and children. Many evenings you could find John working at school as class sponsor, PTA member, set construction for school plays, general handy man at school events or leading cheers at sporting events. John was a member of Pike County Teacher's Association throughout his teaching career and served as President. He was an active member of the Pike County Emergency Corp and volunteer Hull Fire Department, performed in community plays and singing with his family at cancer fundraisers. During summers John created beautiful handmade cabinets and did home and office repairs for many Pike County citizens. John was a member of the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Barry until the Flood of 93 when he and his wife moved to Quincy to live with Terri for five years. Mr. Lehr helped build the church and care for it over the many years he was a member. Teaching religion classes for high schoolers and making the mashed potatoes at church dinners with friend, Dick Davis of Kinderhook, were jobs of which he was most fond. Mr. Lehr served as Village President of Hull for eight years which included leading the town and his family through the recovery of the Flood of '93. John always loved the people of Pike County and his many students. In his last years he was fortunate to be able to attend several 50 year reunions of his students where he relished the accomplishments of "his kids" and mourned the losses of those who passed before him. John was an avid listener of Talking Books and radio... KMOX and 105.1... He regularly called master gardener Jerry Baker and KMOX political talk shows. His last creative endeavor was fulfilling a lifelong hobby of beekeeping which his children continue. Surviving are his children and grandchildren; Patricia Anne (Pat) of Kirksville, Mo., Teresa Marie (Terri) of Hull, John Steven, Kathy and Kelsey Lehr of Pittsfield, Carl David, Kristi, Gabriel, and Grayson Lehr and Olivia and Victoria Cook of Maryland, Maryellen Lehr-Donley and Lyle Donley and their children, John Henry and Rollie Michael of Hull, IL and brother-in-law, Frank Foran of Garden City, N.Y. and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister; Elizabeth "Betty" Marie Foran and one son; Michael Gerard Lehr.
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BLAIR ANTHONY LEMONS , 15, of Pearl, IL, died Friday, October 21, 2005 at 4:20 a.m. in St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.. Blair was born March 1, 1990 in Jacksonville, IL., he is the son of Lanny and Darla Majeske Lemons. He was a Freshman at Pittsfield High School and graduated from Pikeland Community School last year. Blair is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pittsfield. He enjoyed riding horses with the Mounted Angels, participating in special Olympics at the state and local levels winning numerous medals. He loved to swim and ride his pony "Frosty". He was "Student of the Month" in 1997, was a "Make a Wish" participant in 2002 in Austin, TX., He never met a stranger and loved to socialize with friends and family. Survivors: his parents: Lanny and Darla Lemons of Pearl, a brother Bart Lemons of Kewanee, IL. and his sister Mallory Lemons at DeKalb, IL., his maternal grandparents Mike and Irene Majeske of Kewanee, IL and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded by his paternal grandparents Silas and Barbara Lemons. A Celebration of Life Service will be Monday, October 24, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic in Pittsfield with Fr. Rodney Swartz and Jerry Edison officiating. Burial will be at the Douglas Cemetery near Milton, IL. Friends may call Sunday, October 23, 2005 from 5:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. A parish prayer service will be Sunday, October 23rd at 8:30 p.m. at Niebur Funeral Home.

HENRY J. LEMONS , , 61 of Pearl, died Saturday, October 29, 2005 at Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. Born January 28, 1944 at Beardstown, IL, the son of Virgil and Pauline Roth Lemons. He married Winnie Rae Fulmer in 1965 (they divorced). He had served his country in the U.S. Army and was a self employed carpenter and a carver of Indian relics. He attended the Pearl Christian Church. Enjoyed woodcarving, fishing, camping on the banks of the Illinois River and watching TV westerns. Survivors: son Henry Bruce Lemons of Nebo, Il., three daughters, Mrs. Penny (David) Ramey of Lakemont, GA, Amanda Rae Lemons of Atlanta, GA and Jamie Lynn Lemons (address unknown), two brothers, Donald Lemons of Pearl, IL. and David Lemons of Milton, Il., two sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Joyce) Fulmer of Pearl, IL and Mrs. Larry (Patricia) Casteel of Pittsfield, IL., eleven grandchildren, one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by his parents and a granddaughter Gwendolyn Sue Jones. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Smith Cemetery at Milton with Rev. David Schultz officiating. Friends may call at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield on Monday, October 31, 2005 from 5 p.m. till 7 p.m. Memorials are to the American Cancer Society.

GEORGE R. LEMONS , 84, of Petersburg, formerly of Pittsfield, died Monday, May 9, 2005, at his home. He was born Dec. 3, 1920, in Milton, the son of Virgil and Elsie Walz Lemons. He married Barbara Bunn in 1944 in Phenix City, Ala. Mr. Lemons graduated from East Pike High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wyoming and a master's degree from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific, and received two Bronze Star Medals. He was a teacher and coach for 27 years at Pearl and East Pike High Schools and Pittsfield Higbee Junior High School. He was a member and deacon of Independence Christian Church and attended First Christian Church in Petersburg. He was a member of Pittsfield American Legion Post 152 and the National and Illinois Education Associations. Survivors: wife, Barbara; two daughters, Judy (husband, Clint) Hurdle of Bath and Shirley (husband, Tom) Kopatz of Eden Prairie, Minn.; three granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; brother, Virgil Lemons Jr. of Pittsfield; and two sisters, Barbara and Wilma. Services: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial: Pittsfield West Cemetery.

VIRGIL LEMONS , 85 of Pittsfield and formerly of Milton, died Friday June 3, 2005 at the Pittsfield Manor. Born Nov.16,1919 at Milton, IL., he was a son of Virgil and Elsie Walz Lemons Sr. He married Pauline G. Roth July 16,1941 at Palmyra, MO. and she preceded him on Apr.18,1983. He served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army. He was a truck driver for Wheelock Bros., Eastern Truck Lines and Hercules. He enjoyed fishing, arrowhead hunting, and playing bingo. Survivors: three sons: Henry and Donald Lemons both of Pearl, IL., and David Lemons of Milton, IL., two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth ( Joyce ) Fulmer of Pearl and Mrs. Larry (Patricia) Casteel of Pittsfield. two sisters, Barbara Clark of Grafton, IL. and Wilma Holsman of Jacksonville, IL, 16 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren. Preceded by 6 brothers, George, Elmer, Billy Joe, Russell Oscar and Roy Lemons and one sister Nora Meggason and a granddaughter Stephanie and a great granddaughter Gwendolyn. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Bro. Wayne Ward officiating. Burial with military honors will be at the Smith Cemetery at Milton, IL. Friends may call at Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL on Monday after 4 p.m. till 8 p.m. Memorials are to the American Cancer Society.

FRANCES (WALKER) LIEHR , 89, of Springfield, formerly of Perry, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002, at Lewis Memorial Christian Village. She was born July 20, 1913, on the family farm near Perry, the daughter of Russell and Florence Dorsey Walker. She married Leonard Liehr in 1938 in Perry; he died in 2001. A son also preceded her in death. Mrs. Liehr graduated from Perry High School in 1931. She was a member of Meredosia Women's Club and Parkway Church of Christ, where she was a pst Sunday school teacher. She was a past Girl Scout leader and taught first aid for the American Red Cross. Survivors: a son, David R. (wife, Judith) Liehr of Springfield; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, James Walker of Louisville, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Airsman-Hires Chapel, Griggsville, Wayne Hammitt officiating. Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Perry.
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JOHN DAVID LIEHR , 89, of Perry, died Sunday Sept. 13, 2009, at Pittsfield Eastside Health & Rehabilitation. He was born May 9, 1920 in rural Perry, son of the late Ernest and Helen Geisendorfer Liehr. He married Dorothy Green in Perry. Surviving are two grandchildren, Dawn Bolin of Decatur and David Carnahan of Belleville; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Liehr of Perry and Amelia Skouby of Rolla, Mo.; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Robin Lee Carnahan; one sister, Frances Okeson; and five brothers, Leonard Liehr, Robert Liehr, Paul Liehr, Wilbur Liehr, and Albert Liehr. J.D. attended Dexter grade school and later became a 1940 graduate of Perry High School. He was a veteran of W.W. II serving in the U.S. Army in Europe receiving the Bronze Star of Valor during the Battle of the Bulge. After the war, he farmed in rural Perry, and later managed the Perry Locker in Perry. He was a member of the Perry Presbyterian Church where he was past elder. He was also a member of the Perry American Legion Post and the Dexter Community Club, Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Perry Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery where graveside military rites will be conducted by Perry American Legion Post. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at the church
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TODD LIPCAMAN , 42, of Perry, IL died Thursday, June 30, 2005, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL. He was born May 2, 1963, in Quincy, IL to Donald L. (Leheigh) and Dolores “De” Elledge Lipcaman. He married Amy D. Smith on March 12, 1988, in Las Vegas, NV. He worked as a Postal Carrier for the Quincy Post Office. He attended Perry Presbyterian Church and the Griggsville United Methodist Church. Todd served as a “page” in the U.S. Senate in Washington D.C. in 1981. Todd graduated from Perry High School in 1981. He attended John Wood Community College and Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, Quincy Sportsmen’s Club, and Pittsfield’s Old Orchard Country Club. Todd enjoyed golf, goose hunting, and fishing, collecting Indian artifacts, softball, basketball, baseball. He also loved to camp, garden, cook, mushroom hunt, and bowling. He enjoyed being with family and friends partying. He never knew a stranger and had a talent for remembering names of people he had met. His daughters were the highlight of his life. Survivors: his mother, Delores “De” Lipcaman (Special friend, Carl Myers) of Perry, IL Two daughters: Eryn Lipcaman and Abby Lipcaman of Pittsfield, IL Two brothers: Rhett (Paula) Lipcaman and Brent (Special friend, Nadine) of Jacksonville, IL. Three Aunts: Mariam “Mim” Rocke of Perry. Two Uncles: Toby Elledge and Donald Elledge both of Perry, IL. He was also survived by several cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald L. (Leheigh) Lipcaman, on April 1, 2003. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. with Reverend David Schultz officiating. Visitation will Tuesday, July 5, 2005, from 4 to 8 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Wilson Cemetery in Perry, IL. There will be a lunch following the services on Wednesday for family and friends at the Perry United Methodist Church. Memorials are to the Daughters' Educational Fund in care of th Niebur Funeral Home of Pittsfield, IL

THOMAS TAYLOR LISTER , a retired farmer died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Grace Durr, with whom he had recently been making his home, Sundey, February 18, 1934, following an illness of about a week’s duration at 8:05 a.m. He was born in Carroll Co., Kentucky, March 2, 1854 and lacked but twelve days of reaching his eightieth milestone. He united in marriage with Elizabeth Evans, November 30, 1879. There were six childdren, four of whom survive: Mrs. Grace Durr, Raymond Lister and Mrs. Alanta Turner of Griggs­ville, Ill. One daughter, a twin of Mrs. Turner, died in infancy. A sec­ond daughter, Lillie (Mrs. Harmon Reed) died about seven years ago. He is also survived by six grand­children. He was the last of a fam­ily of fourteen children. His wife died some twenty seven years ago. For the last twelve years he has liv­ed with his children. He resided on the farm, living much of his life in the Bethel com­munity, moving to Griggsville about sixteen years ago. He was a kind­hearted man, good to his family, in­dustrious and happiest when he was busy at work. Though handicapped by never having gone to school a day in his life, he had nevertheless learn­ed how to read and figure. He had expressed himself as having lived his time and that he was ready to go. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and of the Bethel M. E. Church. Funeral services were held Tues­day at 10:30 a. m. at the Skinner Funeral home in Griggsville and in­terment made in Bethel cemetery, the Rev. Oscar F. Jones, pastor, of­ficiating.
Submitted by Delaine Donaldson The Independent Press, Girggsville, IL February 24, 1934

NANCY LOOK - The report reached Barry Friday evening that Mrs. Nancy Lock, who was better known by the name of Mrs. Hull, died very suddenly about noon at the residence of Mrs. William Hinch, a neighbor. When she left her home, which is about one and a half miles north of Kinderhook, she was apparently in her usual health, and seemed so when she entered Mrs. Hinch's home and greeted her. She was seated and conversing with Mrs. Hinch when she suddenly fell forward in convulsions. Dr. Aleshire was sent for at once, but before he arrived Mrs. Lock was dead. Mrs. Lock was over 70 years old and was an old resident of this county. She was the mother of Dennis Hull, of this city, who now holds a position in the Deaf and Dumb asylum at Jacksonville. The coroner of this county was notified of her death."
Barry Adage December 5 1901

VERNON L. LORD , age 76, of Perry, Ill. and formerly of Pittsfield, Ill. died Sunday afternoon (November 5, 2006) at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, Ill. He was born June 12, 1930 in near Martinsburg, Ill. son of the late Warren G. and Lucille Patterson Lord. He married Jean Langdon on July 29, 1951 in Martinsburg, Ill. and she survives. Also surviving are two sons, Michael Lord and wife Phyllis of Pittsfield, Ill., Mark Lord of Pittsfield, Ill.; four grandchildren, Sarah Anne Lord of St. Louis, Mo., Doug Lord, Micah Lord, and Brock Lord all of Pittsfield, Ill.; a sister, Lavonne Guthrie and husband Ray of Roseville, Ill.; a brother, Gail Lord and wife Pat of Pittsfield, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Leona Ruth Lord. Mr. Lord was a 1949 graduate of Pittsfield High School in Pittsfield, Ill. He was drafted into the U.S. Marine Crops in 1951 serving in the Korean Conflict. Following the war he returned to Pike County and became a lineman for CIPS retiring in 1992 after 41 years of service. He was a volunteer fireman with the City of Pittsfield, serving for over 30 years. Vernon loved to shoot and was a registered ATA Trap Shooter. He also loved to quail hunt, and loved the outdoors. Vernon also enjoyed bowling and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152 and the Monday night Men’s Bowling League. He was also a member of the Pittsfield Masonic Lodge #790. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday (November 9, 2006) at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield, Ill. Burial will be in Goodin Cemetery near Pittsfield, Ill. where graveside military rites will be conducted by the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152.

WARREN GAIL LORD , age 67, of Pittsfield, Il. died Sunday afternoon (Jan. 6, 2008) at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Il. He was born November 10, 1940 in Martinsburg Township, Pike Co. Illinois son of the late Warren Gordon and Lucille Patterson Lord. He married Patricia Minear on April 5, 1964 in Pleasant Hill, Il. and she survives. Also surviving are two sons, Gail Wayne Lord and wife Brenda of Pittsfield, Il., and Christopher Aaron Bullock and wife Veronica of Columbia, Mo.; nine grandchildren, Zachary, Morgan, and Lenzie Lord all of Pittsfield, Il., and Jessica, Adriana, Ericka, Noel, C.J. , and Alex Bullock all of Columbia, Mo.; a sister, LaVonne Guthrie and husband Ray of Roseville, Il.; and special friends Duane and Linda Smith of Clayton, Il.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister in infancy Leona Ruth Lord; and a brother, Vernon LeRoy Lord. Gail served in the U.S. Navy upon the aircraft carrier Shangri-La, serving from 1958 to 1963. Gail worked at Trio Manufacturing in Griggsville following his service to our country until it closed in 2006. He then became custodian for the Pittsfield First Christian Church and Crossroads Center. He loved to fish and enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and family and friends. Gail was loved by all who knew him. He was a member of the Pittsfield American Legion and the old Martinsburg Church of Christ. Services were entrusted to Airsman-Hires Funeral Home of Pittsfield, Illinois

ELGIN C. LOVELL , 66 of Hull,Ill,died at 3:35p.m.Nov.30,1999 at his shop in Hull.Funeral services will be at 10a.m.Saturday at Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry,Ill.Burial will be in Akers Chapel Cemetery in Hull.Mr.Lovell was born Sept.24,1933,in Colome,South Dakota,the son of Charles and Leona(Weldin)Lovell.He married Annetta Nepper on July 3,1958 in Sioux City,Iowa.Survivor by his wife Annetta;a son,Craig Lovell;one daughters,Helene Ricke;one grandson,Marcus Fricke;two brothers,Ernest"Skip"Lovell of Hot Springs,Ark.,and Elwin(John)Lovell of South Sioux City,Neb.;three sisters,Marlene Lovell-Kemp of Green Valley,Ariz,Kay Biggerstaff of Chandler,Ariz.,and Gay McDonald of British,Honduras.Mr.Lovell was a 1951 graduate of Colome High School,S.D.He served in the U.S.Amry during the Korean Conflict.He was a member of Smithland,Iowa American Legion.A member of Hull Volunteer Fire Department for more then 25 year.And owned and Operator of Lovell Construction Company in Hull for 35 years.
Contributed by Debora Ann McFarland (Find-A-Grave)

ARTHUR T. LOWARY , age 96, of the Hawthorne Inn in Pittsfield, and fomerly of Atlas, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2009, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. He was born June 12, 1912 in Atlas, the son of John W. and May Hillman Lowery. Arthur was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School and was an Army veteran of WW II, serving as a medic in the Rhineland and Central European Theatres. In his earlier years, he was employed as a carpenter in the Atlas and Rockport area. Later he worked for the State of Illinois Department of Transportation on a road maintenance crew and he retired from the Illinois Secretary of State's Office of Drivers Services in Pittsfield after many years of service. Arthur was a 58 year member of Pittsfield Masonic Lodge # 790 BF & AM. He also served for many years and the Miller Cemetery board. Survivors include a nephew, Charles A. Lowery of Glenwood, a niece, Nina Smith Harpole of Union City, Tenn. and several grand nieces and grand nephews, Also, a special friend, Genevieve Gwartney of Hampshire. Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Julia Smith, Emma Petty and Edith Williams and by two brothers, Charles Lowery and Homer Lowery. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Pittsfield Masonic Lodge 790 AF & AM and by Rev. Aaron McCombs. Burial, with military honors, will followed at Miller Cemetery in Atlas. Visitation was held one hour prior to the funeral services
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EVELYN D. (CAMPBELL) LOWE , 86, of Pittsfield died on Thursday, December 29, 2005 at 8:10 A.M. at the Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Pittsfield, IL. She was born on May 9, 1918 in Harrison County, MO to William and Clara Hart Campbell. Evelyn married Daryl Vandiver then later married Lyndle J. Lowe on April 16, 1945 in Reno, NV. and he preceded on December 30, 2001. She was a waitress at “The Bowl” in Pittsfield and a school crossing guard. Evelyn was a member of the Pittsfield United Methodist Church, Pittsfield Garden Club, enjoyed feeding birds, squirrels, and wildlife, enjoyed camping and liked antiques. Survivors: three sons, Don Lowe, Springfield, IL., Dave Lowe, Wichita Falls, TX and Bud Vandiver, Greencore Springs, FL. and one step granddaughter Molly. Preceded by her husband Lyndle J. Lowe, and a sister Thelma Alley. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 2, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. with burial at the West Cemetery in Pittsfield, IL. Visitation will be Monday, January 2, 2006 from 12:00 noon until time of services at 2:00 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL.

JAMES G. LOWE , 68, of Pittsfield died on Sunday, July 9, 2006 at the Liberty Village in Pittsfield, IL. He was born on September 20, 1937 in Pittsfield, IL to Elmer V. and Mary E. Dimmitt Lowe. He was a mechanic, Parking Meter Department for the City Police Department in San Jose, CA for 35 years. He served in the U.S. Navy for two years. He was a member of the Pittsfield Untied Methodist Church, a member of the Pittsfield Lodge #790 AF &AM and El Dara Lodge #388 AF&AM, Consistory, Ansar Shrine Temple in Springfield, IL., Pittsfield Post #152 American Legion and served as chaplain and called bingo. He was a “Wing Sprint” race car enthusiast and sponsored a car at the San Jose Fairgrounds. Survived by: special friend Jan Gwartney, Pittsfield, IL., two daughters Mrs. Richard (Connie) Wilson, Lodi, CA, Mrs. Jeff (Chrisy) Burroughs, Santa Rosa, CA., two grandchildren Melissa and James Burroughs, aunt, Naomi Wahlgren, Pittsfield, IL., one sister Mrs. Delbert (Jeannine) Robertson, Pittsfield, a niece Mrs. Dan (Barbara Jean) Selby, Quincy, IL. Preceded by his parents. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Burial at the Oakwood Cemetery, Pittsfield, IL. with military rites by Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 4:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home with Masonic services by the Pittsfield Lodge #790 AF&AM. at 7:30 P.M.

MARY (VOORVAART) LOWRY , 83, of rural Monroe City, Mo. died Monday, Sept. 8 in her home. She was born Oct. 7, 1924 in Kahoka, Mo. to Henry and Lizetta Seyb Voorvaart. She graduated from Kahoka High School in 1942 and graduated from St. Mary's School of Nursing in Quincy. She was an administrator for 28 years for the Health Department in Pike County. She retired in 1989 in Pittsfield and moved to Monroe City, Mo. and spent the winter months in Clewiston, Fla. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pittsfield. She also served on the Board of Directors of the Illinois State Board of Health. She was married to Walton I. Lowry April 10, 1927 in Pittsfield. He sur­vives. Also surviving are three daugh­ters, Sandy (husband Mike) Holmes of Spring Valley, Ohio, Vicki (hus­band Larry) Harshman of Pittsfield and Joyce (husband Vaughn) Rice of Shell Rock, Iowa; one brother, John (wife Patty) Voorvaart of Simsbury, Conn.; one sister, Mary Murphy of Scotsdale, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, Scott Rice. Memorials may be made to the Martha Lowly Memorial Fund in care of Garner Funeral Home, POB 127 Monroe City, Mo. Memorial is sug­gested to the many orphanages. Cremation rites will be accorded to her wishes.
Contributed by Billie Browning