LEONARD PATE - The death of Leonard Pate occurred in this city Monday evening about 6 o'clock, after an illness of two weeks from ptomaine poisoning. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Pate, and was born at Exeter, Ill., March 9, 1884. Was married at Bluffs in 1904 to Miss Minnie Jones who with four little sons survive. He is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Belle Jones, Camden, Ill.; Mrs. Lou Curtis, Springfield, Ill., and a married sister living in Oregon whose name we cannot learn; four brothers, George, John, Charley and Loren; also three half brothers, J. M. Vaughn of Bluffs; T. G. and W. R. Vaughn of Winfield, Kas. Mr. Pate was an upright, and industrious citizen, and was known and respected by a large circle of friends who were pained to learn of his passing away. His death will be especially felt by the widow and four fatherless children. Funeral services were held at the Christian church this afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. D. Dabney, and the interment was in the city cemetery. Transcribed and submitted by Delaine Donaldson - The Independent Press(Griggsville, Illinois), Wednesday, June 21, 1911 RUTH (WOODWORTH) PENNOCK , 99, died Monday, June 2, 2008 at the Barry Community Care Center in Barry. She was born Dec. 21, 1908 in Waverly, Iowa to Walter and Grace VanGorder Woodworth. She married Grant M. Pennock Sept. 14, 1929 and he preceded her in 1972. Ruth was a member of the Barry Baptist Church and she liked crocheting, doing crossword puzzles, reading and knitting. She also enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune and was an avid St. Louis cardinal fan. She is survived by a daughter, Connie McGlauchlen of Barry; five grandsons, Grant and Ron White of Barry, Kenny White of Pearl, Mark Holcomb and Dana Swim; a sister, Mrs. Crystal Fitzgerald of Tempe, Ariz.; five great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Pennock was preceded in death two sisters, Dorothy Kardos and Shirley Herrin; and a great-grandson, Gregory Lee White. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 5, at 2 p.m. at Niebur Funeral Chapel In Barry, with Bro. Jerry Edison officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services from 1 - 2 pm. Burial will be at Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry following the services. Memorials are suggested to the Barry Community Care Center Activity Fund. Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is handling the arrangements Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press JENNIE (BONNELL) PIERCE - Nothing is more certain than death yet we are never prepared for it. It may come in the dreary winter, with the sultry summer sun, in lovely autumn, or with the violets of sprint – come when it will, it is never welcome. And so it was when Mrs. Jennie Bonnell Pierce was called away. Weak and emaciated as she had become from long suffering, and although her friends saw her life’s blood slowly but surely ebbing away; yet when death come it was unexpected. To her it must have been hope long deferred, but she bore her trials patiently and with great fortitude. Her sufferings were intense and such agony is only experienced by few mortals. Kind hands ministered to her every want all the days and hours of her protracted illness, but all that human hands could do were of no avail. The relentless grasp of cancer was upon her, and claimed her as its own. She died with a consciousness of a well-spent life, and in full condolence of a glorious hereafter. Jennie Bonnell was the oldest daughter of Henry and Amelia Bonnell. She was born in Batavia, Ohio, Sept. 9, 1840. Ten years later when she came to Griggsville with her parents and family. When she was twelve years old she was converted and joined the M.E. church. She was married to James Pierce, May 21st, 1884, and from that time until her death she performed the duties of a loving and devoted wife. She died April 5, 1889, in Griggsville, where she passed her maidenhood and maturer years, she was known to all. She was most loved by those who knew her best. At home, in the school room and in society, she had the same amiable disposition, and her first thought was always for the good of others. In all her relations of life she acted the part of a true woman. For thirteen consecutive years she had charge of the primary department of our public schools, and to her benign influence and careful tutorship can scores of the youth attribute their moral as well as intellectual worth. Her influence was always for good. A devout Methodist, she had strong convictions, and ever placed herself on the side of right. The funeral took place from the M.E. church at 2 o’clock on Sunday. Rev. Wohlfarth preached the sermon, taking his text from Rev. 14:13. A large concourse of relatives and sympathetic friends were present to pay their last respects to their deceased friend and neighbor. The burial took place at the city cemetery. She leaves a husband, mother, four brothers and four sisters to mourn her untimely loss, all of whom attended the funeral, with the exception of two brothers and one sister, who lived at a distance. Contributed by Margaret Rutledge JANET E. (WELLS) PLATTNER , age 98, of Pittsfield, Il. died early Wednesday morning (February 27, 2008) at the Pittsfield Manor. She was born August 1, 1909 near Rushville, Il. daughter of the late Earl and Esther Moore Wells. She married Walter M. Plattner on March 5, 1933 in Havana, Il. and he preceded her in death June 30, 1969. Surviving are two daughters, Shirley Thomas of Pittsfield, Il. and Nancy Phillips and husband Roger of Indianapolis, Indiana; two sons, David Plattner and wife Sue of Pittsfield, Il. and Tom Plattner and wife Sally of New Canton, Il.; and eleven grandchildren, John Thomas and wife Debbie of Pittsfield, Il., Catherine Welborn and husband Wayne of Edwardsville, Il., Sarah Jane Lipcaman and husband Bret of Perry, Il., Michael Plattner and wife Lisa of Kansas City, Mo., Lora Plattner of Phoenix, Az., Ryan Plattner and wife Gwen of Kansas City, Mo., Tom Plattner of Lees Summit, Mo. Todd Plattner and wife Melanie of Barry, Il., John David Plattner and wife Julie of Pittsfield, Il., Stephanie Phillips of Indianapolis, Indiana, Serenity Row and husband Matt of Indianapolis, Indiana; and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother, Randolph Wells. Mrs. Plattner was a graduate of Rushville High School and later attended Knox College in Galesburg, Il., graduating with a bachelor's of science degree. She then taught in Rushville, Il. in a one room schoolhouse. Following her marriage, she, along with her husband Walter, owned and operated Plattner Funeral Home in Pittsfield for many years. She was a 74 year member of the Pittsfield First Christian Church in Pittsfield, Il. and a member of the Priscilla group at the church. She was a member of chapter CD P.E.O., Parentals Club, over a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and member the Pittsfield Book Club. She loved painting ceramics, caring for flowers, playing bridge, and attended sporting events involving grandchildren. Services were entrusted to Williamson Funeral Home of Jacksonville, Illinois GLEN PULLIAM , 77, of New Canton and a lifelong resident of Pike County, died at his residence, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. Glen was born Nov. 23, 1930 in Kinderhook. Glen was the son of Harry L. Pulliam and Glenna 1(Bonifield) Pulliam. He married Blanche Ridenour Oct. 15, 1950 in Hannibal, Mo. and she survives. Mr. Pulliam attended Kinderhook I schools and graduated with the class of 1948. He also attended Baptist Church in Kinderhook. He served on the Pike County FS Service Board for 17 years, was a director for the Illinois Rural Electric Board for 27 years, served on the West Pike School Board, and was a mem­ber of the Pike County Emergency Corps of New Canton. Mr. Pulliam was an avid farmer in the Kinderhook, New Canton and Rockport area until health problems rushed his retirement after 55 years of farming. He enjoyed woodwork­ing, especially reindeer and other Christmas decorations, taking care of his lawn, and was a NASCAR fan. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Blanche; three sons, Glen Pulliam II and Mark (Betsy) Pulliam of New Canton, and Brian (Peggy) Pulliam of Downers Grove; seven grandchildren, Ryan Pulliam of St. Louis, Mo., Laura (Paul) Floch of Cordova, Tenn., Reid Pulliam of New Canton, Katie Pulliam of St. Louis and Joshua, Madison, and Megan Pulliam of Downers Grove; one sister, Roberta Brinkman of Barry; and several nieces and neph­ews also survive. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry with Rev. Shelia Kelly officiating. Burial will be at the Shearer Cemetery in New Canton. Visitation was held at Niebur Funeral Chapel Tuesday evening from 4 till 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the New Canton United Methodist Church building fund. A lunch for family and friends Obituary from Billie Browning WILLIAM J. PULLIAM , for many years a resident of Pittsfield, passed away Thursday morning, after a long period of ill health. Mr. Pulliam was seventy-six years of age, having been born in the state of Indiana, on October 2, 1843. His parents moved to Illinois from Kentucky. Mr. Pulliam was a brick molder by trade, and when he became too old for his trade did various other odd jobs about town to earn a livelihood. After the death of his wife, he resided alone in a small cottage in the north part of town, until about a year ago, when he went to Hannibal, to live with his sister, Mrs. Mattie Haines, but about two months ago, came over here and took a room at the county farm, where he had been very comfortable and content. He is survived by three children; Zach, of this city, Frank of Texas, and Maggie Williams, who travels with a theatrical troupe. Funeral services were held from the Plattner undertaking parlors, Friday afternoon, Rev. Edwin C. Priest, of the Christian church, officiating, and internment was made in the West cemetery. Mr. Pulliam was a great reader and well informed on the subjects of the day, as long as health permitted, and he was of a very kindly disposition, especially a friend to little children, and will be kindly remembered by many old neighbors and friends. Contributed by Sean Frances