SARAH (ROWLEY) O'BRIEN , 91, lifelong resident of Pleasant Hill , died Friday morning at 1:15 in a nursing home in Pittsfield . Mrs. O'Brien was born in Missouri , May 16, 1870, a daughter of John and Hannah Blane Rowley. Mrs. O'Brien was highly esteemed by the people of this community and had always assisted in times of sickness and sorrow. She was a member of the Baptist church in Pleasant Hill . Her husband, Edward O'Brien, died 25 years ago. Suviving are a brother, Lee Rowley of Mishawaka , Ind. , and two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Sealock of Pittsfield , and Mrs. Lillie Kraft of Ashley. Funeral services were held in the Baptist church in Pleasant Hill , Sunday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. Elmer Carter officiating. Burial was in Wells cemetery.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson

LOWELL ALLEN OFFENBACKER , 65, of Sugar Creek MO and formerly of Pittsfield died Monday morning, July 21, 2008 at Veteran's MO Hospital in Kansas City. He was born Nov. 11, 1942 in St.Charles MO a son of the late Herbert and Katherine Duff Offenbacker. He is survived by two daughters, Margie (Rich) Evans of Sugar Creek MO and Marcia (Nick) Marinucci of Elkridge MD; a son Lowell (Anda) Jr. of Odessa MO; two grandchildren, PFC Christopher (Tern) Holt of Twenty Nine Palms, CA, serving in the US Marine Corps; and Kayla Burns of Sugar Creek MO; one great-grandaughter, Eva Holt of Twenty Nine Palms CA and a brother Lindle D. of American Falls, ID. He was preceded by his parents. Mr. Offenbacker was a 1961 graduate of Pittsfield High School and was a US Army veteran serving in both Korea and Vietnam. He moved from Pittsfield to the Kansas City MO area in 1967 where he resided until his death. He received an associate degree in computer aided drafting from Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City in 2004 and did several projects with CAD. He was a millwright for Armco Steel in Kansas City for many year. He was an avid coin collector, kerosene lamp collector and was an unofficial family historian. He loved to "Tinker". Services were held Thursday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home iN Pittsfield. Burial in Pittsfield West Cemetery.
Contributed by Billie Browning

AUGUSTUS OGLE , 83, Buried in Miller Cemetery. Agustus Ogle, known to his many friends as Gus, died at 2:30 last Wednesday morning at the Couch Nursing Home. He was born July 28, 1877 and had spent practically his entire life in Atlas township. His parents were Elick and Frances Doan Ogle. He was a farmer all his life until retiring some years ago. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Plattner Chapel, conducted by Rev. Joe Maynard. Mrs. Athena Schimmel sang two selections. Burial was in Miller cemetery near Atlas, and six of his nephews served as his pallbearers. Mr. Ogle is survived by his wife, Fanny Ogle, two sons and a daughter by a former marrriage, William Ogle, Kansas City; Homer Ogle, Rockport; and Mrs. Gertrude Long of Kansas City, Virgil Ogle of near Pittsfield is a brother.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson

HOMER N. OGLE , b: 14 Oct 1908, Atlas, Pike Co., IL.; d: 2 Jan 1989, Pittsfield , IL . (Illini Commty Hosp); Bu: Miller Cemetery, near Atlas, IL.; FA: Augustus A. Ogle; MO: Dilla Loutzenhiser; Resident of Pittsfield; formerly of J'ville, IL.; WWII Army Vet.; Survived by a sister: Mrs. Gertrude Long of Kansas City, Mo.; three nephews: Kenneth Ogle of Pittsfield, Carl Ogle of Beeville, Tex. and Robert Long of Kansas City, Mo.; and a niece: Mrs. Imogene Unverferth of Louisiana, Mo.

WILLIAM AUGUSTUS OGLE , The body of Private 1st Class William Augustus Ogle arrived at the Plattner Funeral Home Friday morning and was moved to the home of his parents Saturday morning. The funeral was held at 2 oclock Sunday in Atlas Church with Rev. Homer Brown officiating. Interment was at Miller cemetery at Atlas. William Ogle, known to his friends as “Gussie" is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Ogle. He was born Jan. 18, 1923, at Atlas. He was educated in the Atlas schools, and on Oct. 31, 1942, he was married to Pearl Irvin of Atlas, now Mrs. Joe Powers of Quincy . He entered military service July 19, 1944 at Camp Blanding , Fla. , and went overseas to serve in the infantry of the seventh army with Gen. Patch. He was overseas but a week when he fell in combat at Nuernburg , Germany , on March 29, 1945. He is survived by his parents, wife and two sisters, Mrs. Roy Wernowsky of Louisiana and Mrs. James Griffen of Chicago; two brothers, Kenneth and Carl at home, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Adams of Atlas and Mr. and Mrs. Gus Ogle of Summer Hill. Out-of-town relatives and friends attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. James Griffen of Chicage, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wernowsky, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brinker of Louisiana, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Ogle of Alton, Staff Sergeant Ray Wernowsky and wife, Edna Godfrey, Tony and Erma Smith of New Canton, Juanita Schuler of Hannibal, Mrs. Nona Baxter, Mrs. James Bowen, Mrs. Cash Bowen of Bowling Green, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pilling, Mr. and Mrs. Bowman, Mrs. Ida Pilling, Mrs. Silver Johnson, Mrs. Dolly Hull, Mrs. Nellie Hull, Miss Alice Pilling, Mrs. Minnie Curfman of Quincy, Mr. and Mrs. Wid Ogle, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Ogle of Barry and Mrs. Glenn Long of Westin, Mo. Flower girls were Mary Helkey, Ruth Holcomb, Betty Robertson, Edith Cox, Marie Lawson and Lois Marshall. Pall Bearers were: Arthur Lowery, John Irwin, Orville Lawson, Dean Doran, Archie Wells and Charles Ogle. The music was by the Pleasant Hill quartet with Howard Goff at the piano. He is sadly missed by family and friends.

2nd Notice

Agustus Ogle, known to his many friends as Gus, died at 2:30 last Wednesday morning at the Couch Nursing Home. He was born July 28, 1877 and had spent practically his entire life in Atlas township. His parents were Elick and Frances Doan Ogle. He was a farmer all his life until retiring some years ago. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Plattner Chapel, conducted by Rev. Joe Maynard. Mrs. Athena Schimmel sang two selections. Burial was in Miller cemetery near Atlas, and six of his nephews served as his pallbearers. Mr. Ogle is survived by his wife, Fanny Ogle, two sons and a daughter by a former marrriage, William Ogle, Kansas City ; Homer Ogle, Rockport; and Mrs. Gertrude Long of Kansas City , Virgil Ogle of near Pittsfield is a brother.

LEWIS A. OITKER , 82, of Barry died Thursday June 19,2008,in the Barry Community Care Center. He was born Sept. 20, 1925 in Barry to Otis and Ina ( Woosley ) Oitker. Babe graduated from Barry High School in 1943. He joined the Air Force in January of 1944 and was stationed at Biloxi, Ms.. After training, he was sent to Europe as a Tail Gunner in a B-25 with the 12th Air Force in Italy, with his service ending in May 1946. He later worked at Canton Auto Supply in Canton Mo. from 1952 until 1960, then operated Lew's 66 Service in Canton until July 1963. In March 1964 he joined Dohrn Transfer Company as an over the road truck driver, later driving for Hall's until he retired in September 1985. He always enjoyed taking vacations with his family. April 15, 1956 he married Laveta Blacketter in Barry, she survives in Barry. Babe and Laveta were blessed with a daughter, Debra, and her husband, Rod Hyer, of Camp Point. He is also survived by a brother, Richard ( Ike ) Oitker, and a sister, Myrtle Hart, both of Barry. He was preceded in death by a brother Clifford ( Bud ) Oitker. Funeral services were held Monday June 23 at 10 a.m. in the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Visitation was from 3 til 6 p.m. Sunday June 22 in the Funeral Home. Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry with graveside Military Rites by Barry American Legion #222 . Memorials are suggested to Barry American Legion, or the Barry Community Care Center Activity Fund.
Contributed by Billie Browning

JOHN OLSON ,70, of Pittsfield died Thursday Aug. 21, 2008 at Blessing Hospital Quincy. He was born Dec. 29, 1937 in LaHarpe, to Roy Edwin and Florine Bergman Olson. He married Judy Orrill Jan. 18, 1958 at St. mary's Catholic Church in Pittsfield and she survives. Mr. Olson farmed near Perry, and was a self-employed over the road long haul truck driver. He served his country in the Army Reserve during peace-time. He was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pittsfield, a 1955 graduate of Perry High School, a member of the Perry American Legion Post. He was a NASCAR fan who loved traveling and frequently the river boats. He loved working around his home and especially loved his family and his cat "Nadine." He is survived by his wife, Judy Olson; two sons, Monte (Debbie) Olson of Bowling Green KY and Andy (Shelley) Olson of Pittsfield; two daughters, Monica (Craig) Beard of Pittsfield and Angie (Kenny) Neff of New Salem; a brother Rex (Glenna) Olson of Perry; and a sister, Dee (John) Krugler ofMenomenee Falls, WI. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Jodan, Jessica, Matthew and Carolyn Olson, Mallory (Jeremy) Davidsmeyer of Nebo, Alayna (Brian) Thomure of Ft. Gordon, GA and Carley Beard and Dylan Beard of Pittsfield, and Nancy and Vincent Olson of Pittsfield. He is also survived by one great grandchild, Jesse Davidsmeyer. Services were at 1 p.m. Aug. 23, 2008 at the St. Mary's Catholic CHurch in Pittsfield with Father Rodney Schwartz officiating. Burial was at the Calvary Cemetery Pittsfield.
Contributed by Billie Browning

JANET M. ORR , 63, of Milton died Monday, Oct. 15, 2007 at her residence in Milton. She was born July 4, 1944 in Chicago to Joseph V. and Catherine M. Wilke Crue. She married Paul Ferry Dec. 8, 1962 and he preceded her in death Dec. 30, 1998. She later married David Jeffrey (Jeff) Orr Sept. 11, 1999 in Troy, Mo, and he survives. Mrs. Orr was an Associate at the Pittsfield Wal-Mart for the last 5 years. She was a member of the Pike County Home Extension and the Pittsfield Garden Club. She enjoyed riding their motorcycle, rides in the convertible, eating out, and being around and with people. She also enjoyed her pet poodle, Gracie. Survivors include her husband, Jeff Orr of Milton; two daughters, Mrs. Audrey (Mike) Jacobs of Pittsfield and Mrs. Cathy (Brent) Bauer of Pearl; a brother, John Crue of Booneville, Mo.; a sister, Judy Crue of Tuscon, Ariz.; five grandchildren, Michelle Jacobs, Kenny Jacobs, Joey Jacobs, Lauryn Bauer and Andrew Bauer; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Friday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, with Rev. Keith Warner officiating. Burial will be at the Smith Cemetery, Milton. Visitation will be held Thursday, Oct. 18, from 4 - 8 PM at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Family will meet with friends from 6 - 8 PM at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Blessing Hospice of Pike County or the Smith Cemetery.
Pike Press October 2007

JOHN ORR , was born in Lancaster county, Pa., May 4, 1810, and removed with his parents to Harrison county, O., in boyhood. Here he was married to Miss Ary (??) Moore and soon afterward moved to a farm near Deerville, O., where they resided until 1853 and where ten children, two daughters and eight sons were born to them. All the children survive except one son, who was killed at Jackson, Miss., during the war. His wife died October 15, 1860. Besides the children there are 33 grand, and 22 great grandchildren living. On coming to this state in 1853 Mr. Orr with his family settled upon a farm in Fairmount township, Pike county, where he resided until 1863, when he settled in Pittsfield, resided there with his son Jefferson till about seven years ago, when he came to this city and has since made his home with his son Frank. He died at the residence of his son, A. M. Orr, in Lee township on Tuesday, June 4, and on the following Thursday the remains were interred in the cemetery at Hinman Chapel, Pike county. Sevices were conducted at the house in the forenoon by Rev. Purdue.
Contributed by Sara Hemp - Brown County Democrat Message, Mt. Sterling, Illinois, June 14, 1890

MARGARET OSBORN , DIED, in Fairmount, April 21, Mrs. Margaret Osborn; aged 64 years. The deceased was born in Ohio, March 8th, 1822. She was united to Samuel Osborn in marriage in the same state, at Uricksville, Oct. 3d, 1844. In 1853, with her husband she moved to Pike Co., Ill., which has since been her residence. She was the mother of twelve children, only six of whom survive her, viz: Mrs. Wm. Laird, of Maysville, Thos. A., of Kansas, and Robert, Jane and Hester, who are still left with the sorrowing husband. In the morning of life in obedience to the command of the Master, seek ye My face, she responded, Lord thy face will I seek," and was soon made to rejoice in the possession of the pearl of great price. She cast in her lot with the M. E. church, with whom she walked a faithful member until a few years ago, when, with her husband, she withdrew by letter, and united with the Presbyterian church at New Salem, of which body she was an esteemed and honored member, until the day in which God transferred her from the church militant to the church triumphant. Although called to pass through great tribulations, and subjected to the severest trials, yet her confidence in the rock of her salvation remained unshaken. Her Christian experience was positive. Her path to the cross was well beaten, and her faith was beautiful and sublime, when crossing swords with the messenger on the pale horse, when informed by her physician that medical skill could do no more for her, and that soon she would find herself in the toils of man's last enemy, like the great apostle chieftain, she replied: "I am ready." Her house was set in order, her lamp was trimmed and burning; and attired in the wedding garment of the redeemers righteousness, in a peaceful slumber she crossed the mystic river, to receive a jeweled crown and to wave a golden censor before the throne in glory.
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook - Dated May 3 1886)