Obituaries
Pike County IL
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ROBERT RAMSEY
, 93, of the Barry Community Care Center of Barry died June 22, 2008 at Barry Community Care Center.
He was born Oct. 15, 1914 to Ruth Borrowman Ramsey and Larkin Ramsey near Bellview. Sept. 26, 1940 he married Faye Maxine Waggoner in Palmyra, Mo. and they were married almost 62 years.
During WWII Lafe worked for the Western Cartridge Co. in East Alton. He spent most of his life working in the timber business and worked for Hiram Walker buying white oak trees before retirement.
Lafe was blessed with a keen memory. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends and he always had a new story to tell. He loved watching sporting events and remained well informed about the players, as well as, their families and interests.
Survivors include eight children, Glenna Uram and her husband Frank of Belleview, Carolyn Crater and her husband Don of Ashland, Dick Ramsey and his wife Billie of Nebo, Jean Cowen and her husband Tim of Camp Point, Rick Ramsey of Springfield, Rex Ramsey and his wife Jeana of Milton, Joyce Dodson and her husband Ed of Pittsfield and Randy Ramsey of Vandalia, Mo; 11 grandchildren, Monty Ramsey of Milton, Cindy Weger and husband Dennis of Jacksonville, Donita Greening and her husband Ed of Chapin, Leah Barber and her husband Mike of Dunlap, Luke Crater and his wife Laura of Springfield, Quentin Ramsey and his wife Stacey of Nebo, Crystal Eddington and her husband Terry of Nebo, Rhett Cloninger and his wife Amber of Clayton, Deidre Cloninger of Springfield, Burgundy Ramsey of Pittsfield and Reese Ramsey of Pittsfield; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye, his son, Bob, and two sisters, Ida and Irene.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 26 at 11 a.m. with visitation at Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. with Bro. Wilson Ramsey officiating. Burial will be at the Green Pond Cemetery near Pearl. Arrangements are being handled by the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill.
Contributed by Billie Browning
WAYNE C. RIDDLE
- Passed away December 23, 2005 at Manor Care in Homewood of Parkinson's Disease. Born August 17, 1916 in Valparaiso, IN and youngest of four children of John C. and Eleanor K. Riddle. Married to Billie (nee Garrison) for 62 years. Father of three children: Anita Riddle, the late Laurie C. and the late Wayne Martin Riddle. He was also preceded in death by his sisters: Emma Lou and Maybelle and brother: John J. Riddle. Retired from Grand Trunk Railroad after 32 years in Harvey and Blue Island. He moved to Homewood in 1979.
JACK RILEY
, 84, of Champaign died Monday, June 16, 2008, at Windsor of Savoy retirement facility.
Mr. Riley was born Dec. 28, 1923, in Woodstock to Matthew and Lena Rossman Riley. He married Marjorie Webel July 21, 1945 in Woodstock. She survives.
Survivors also include two sons, John Patrick of Naperville and Kerry Mark of Champaign; one daughter, Colleen Riley O'Kane of St. Louis, Mo.; and two grandchildren, John Patrick Riley Jr. (JP) and Dylan James Riley. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Harold; and a sister, Helen.
Mr. Riley was a Navy pilot for 27 years and served in both World War II and the Korean War. During his military service, Mr. Riley was awarded the Air Medal with Gold Star, Navy Commendation Medal, Victory Medal WW II, Navy Occupation Service Medal - Pacific, China Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, UN Service Medal and Meritorious Service Medal. He also received a B.S. and M.A. from USC, M.A. from University of Michigan, and PhD from University of Illinois. He later worked for the University of Illinois for 16 years. He was an active member of St. Matthews Church.
Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Friday, June 20, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1303 Lincolnshire Dr., Champaign. Fr. Mark Merdian officiated. Visitation was held Thursday, June 19 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Owens Funeral Home, 101 N. Elm St., Champaign, preceded by a rosary prayer service from 4:30 - 5 p.m. A local visitation was at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville. from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 20, with graveside services at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 21, at Hebron Cemetery in Brown County. Graveside military rites were conducted by a U.S. Navy Burial Honor Detail. Memorials may be made for the preservation of the Hebron Cemetery, c/o Airsman-Hires Funeral Home - Rte. 107, Box 341, Griggsville, IL 62340
Contributed by Billie Browning
ROBERT RISE
, 78, of Hull, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, in his home.
He was born Dec. 24, 1929, in Davenport, Iowa, to John T. and Ruth (Smith) Risse. They preceded him in death.
He married Ilah R. Hopper April 3, 1955, in Rock Island. She survives in IluII.
He is also survived by two sons. Also surviving are one sister and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Robert enjoyed fishing and bowling in his spare time. He was an avid hunter and especially enjoyed deer hunting. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in the rank of Fireman.
There are no services. Disposition will be private.
Memorials are suggested to the Harry Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry in charge of arrangements.
Contributed by Billib Browning
HOMER LEON ROADS
, passed away February, 3, 2006 at the Phelps County Medical Center, Rolla, MO, at the age of 71 years, 1 month and 1 day.
Dusty was born January 2, 1935 in Salem, IL. He was one of six children born to the union of the late Homer and Leona (Norton) Roads.
Dusty grew up in Pittsfield, IL, where he graduated from high school in 1953.
In 1954, he entered the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Korea at the end of the conflict, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a brave and true soldier, and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal (2nd award), National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Award, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Unit Citation, Vietnam Service Medal with 1 Silver Service Star and the Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars. Sergeant First Class Roads retired from active duty service in 1975.
On January 28, 1971 in Pittsfield, Dusty married Betty Darlene (Jones). Dusty and Betty shared one daughter, Audrie Jean.
Upon his retirement from active duty service, Dusty took a civil service position at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, in the finance department where he was employed for over 15 years. He was a member of the VFW Post 3168 at Laquey, American Legion Post 331 in St. Robert and the D.A.V. Chapter 49 at Crocker. Dusty liked to fish, and loved working on his model trains with his grandchildren. He was very proud of his award winning chili recipe, and won the 1995 Best Chili Apron for Pulaski County.
Dusty was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his wife, Betty of the home; his daughter: Audrie Fenbert and her husband, Keith of Waynesville; three siblings: Ann Mae Norton of Jerseyville, IL and Helen Moore and Earl Roads both of Pittsfield, IL; two grandchildren: Jeremiah Lee Roads and Danielle Elaine (Fenbert) Brayman; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Dusty was also preceded in death by his sister, Maxine and brother, David.
A memorial gathering was held from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. Thursday, February 9, 2006 in the Memorial Chapel of Waynesville. Arrangements were under the direction of Memorial Chapel of Waynesville/St. Robert.
BENJAMIN ROBB
- The death of Benjamin Robb occurred suddenly at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wilson Henderson, northwest of Perry, Thursday morning. The family surviving the deceased are Mesdames Wilson, Van Pelt, Sutton, and Messrs. William Robb and Ben Robb, of Hannibal Mo. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the Baptist church, Rev. Biddle, of the M. E. church, officiating.
Transcribed and submitted by Delaine Donaldson - The Quincy Daily Whig, July 29, 1909
EARL ROBERTSON
, 74, of Barry, and formerly of Freeburg, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Mo.
He was born Aug. 18, 1933 to Oscar and Marie Baughman Robertson in New Canton. He married Juanita Clinging in 1952 and she preceded him June 11, 2001. His second marriage was to Kathy Figg and she preceded him April 30, 1998.
Mr. Robertson worked for Parish Truck Lines in Freeburg, as a long haul truck driver for 40 years. He was also a member of the Teamsters Local 50 in Belleville. Earl enjoyed going to the Cree-Mee and visiting with the girls (and Whitey) and having breakfast every morning. He also enjoyed going to the boat in La Grange, Mo.
He is survived by three sons, David (Mae) Robertson of Claramon, Dennis (Erika) Robertson of Freeburg and Danny (Patty) Robertson of Lenzburg; and a daughter Diane (Kevin) Lynch of Barry; two step-sons; Tom (Phyllis) and David (Janice) Figg; two step-daughters; Valerie (Butch) Pashea of Evansville and Vanessa Judge of North Carolina; several grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wives, one brother, Nate Robertson; and two sisters, Clydene Kelly and Doris Lain.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday May 31 at Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry with Dr. Greg Maize officiating. Visitation was held from 12 - 1 p.m. prior to the services with burial at Park Lawn Cemetery following the services. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press
LENA (SMITH) ROOF
, 71, died at her home in Mason City Wednesday afternoon.
She was born March 30, 1889, at Nebo, a daughter of William and Susan Bray Smith. She married Harry Roof Jan. 6, 1915, at Carrolton. He died in Mason City Nov. 11, 1944.
Surviving are one son, William Grant of Highwood; one daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Smith of Mason City; one brother, Francis of Quincy; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Hayden of Nebo, ______ grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Mason City Baptist church with Rev. L. L. Newell officiating. Burial will be in the city cemetery. Visitation will be this afternoon and evening at the Henderson-Jennings Funeral Home.
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas - From the Journal Star, Peoria, Illinois, Jan 12, 1961
JUANITA (DANIELS) RUBLE
, 90, died Sunday, May 18, 2008 at her residence in Pittsfield.
She was born July 12, 1917 in Florence to Emmer and Mary Splain Daniels. Juanita and Paul Irvin Ruble were married Oct. 23, 1935 in Pittsfield by the Rev. Homer Brown. Paul preceded her in death March 20, 1979. Juanita was raised around Toll Gate and attended school there. She has lived alone since the passing of Paul. She joined the Methodist Church in Florence many years ago. She loved the Lord and spent her time reading the Bible. She will be greatly missed by her family.
She is survived by three sons Harold (Vella) Ruble, Pittsfield, Delbert (Karen) Ruble, Nebo; Jack (Dianna) Ruble, Baylis; one daughter, Greta (Donald) Shipley, Waverly; one daughter-in-law Joyce Ruble (Eugene deceased) Jacksonville; two sisters, Genevieve Seyl, Pittsfield, and Mildred Meskimen, Arlington; one brother Robert (Rosa) Daniels, Pittsfield; and one sister-in-law, Pearl Ruble, Pittsfield; 28 grandchildren. Her grandchildren living in Pittsfield, Monte (Lisa) Ruble, Paul Wayne (Patty) Ruble, and Laura Ruble (Todd) Dunham, Penny Jean Ruble; Quincy, Jacksonville, Leta Kay Ruble and Susan Shipley (John) Green; Baylis Dianna Ruble (Harrison) Housmann, Toni West (John) Daniels, David (Yvonne) Pressey; Waverly Steven (Linda) Shipley; Eolia, Mo. Larry (Pascha) Allen; Pleasant Hill Junior (friend Dena) Ruble; Ken Ruble in Texas; James (Amber) Pressey, White Hall; Griggsville; Doug (Kathy) Ruble, and Tom (Melody) Ruble; Camp Point Melissa Parton; Angela West (Ryan) Dixon, Barry ; Dena Shipley (Tom) Smith, Franklin .; Gregory (Mary Jo deceased) Shipley, Bradford ; Hannibal, Mo. Jack (fiancé Meagan Belstein) Ruble; Missouri Lacey Ruble and Robin Cobb; Lincoln Teresa Shipley (Kevin) Riggins; Nebo Rob Ruble, Breann Ruble and Nicole Ruble; Tennessee Randy (Brenda) Ruble; Canton Brian Ruble; 64 great grandchildren; 12 great -great grandchildren ; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceded her in death by husband Paul, March 20, 1979, parents Emmer and Mary Daniels; father and mother-in-law, Harry and Grace Watkins Ruble; one brother Theodore Daniels; one son, Ronald Eugene Ruble March 14, 2005 (wife Joyce survives in Jacksonville); one granddaughter Sara Mae Ruble Oct. 4, 1965; one granddaughter in law, Mary Jo Shipley Nov. 23, 2006 Bradford (husband Gregory survives); one great granddaughter, Stephanie Wilkins, Hannibal, Mo.; five brothers in law, Neil, Doss, Leland Ruble, Harold Meskimen, Raymond Seyl; one sister-in-law, Nina Ruble Coultas.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 22, at 2:30 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, officiating Rev. A. D. Selby of the Faith Tabernacle Church in Jacksonville. Singing her favorite hymns "Old Rugged Cross", "Amazing Grace" and "In The Garden" by Adam Ruble. Interment at Blue River Cemetery near Detroit . Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 6-8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield . Memorials are to the Blue River Cemetery or donor's choice.
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press
JOHN R. ROWLAND
, The funeral of John R. Rowand, who died in St. Mary's hospital here Tuesday about noon, was held at Barry, Illinois, this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The services were held in the Baptist church, and were in charge of the Masonic lodge. Will Brothwick came to Quincy to take charge of the remains and took them to Barry yesterday to the home of his brother, B. H. Rowand. John R. Rowand, who was better known as "Jack," was born in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1846. He was married in 1871 to Miss Nan McTucker, and they have one living child, Miss Nellie. He was in the drug business for many years in Barry at the corner now occupied by his brother, the firm name being J. S. Rowand & Son. During the past year or two deceased suffered with locomotor ataxia and this caused his death.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge - The Quincy Daily Journal Thursday March 2, 1905 page 1
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