Obituaries Pike County IL
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.
MERCY RACHEL (DAVIS) RAYMOND
, an aunt of S. W. Davis and sister of Orange Davis, deceased, died at the residence of her nephew Sunday morning. Mrs. Raymond was born near Montreal, Canada in 1814, and came to St. Peter five years ago where she has resided up to the time of her death. The funeral took place from the M. E. church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Geer officiating. She was laid to rest in Woodlawn cemetery.
CATHERINE A. (COHENOUR) REED
, was born December 29, 1845 in Frankli n county, Pennsylvania, died November 23, 1919, at her hom e in Griggsville, Ill, aged 73 years, 10 months and 24 days.
She came with her parents to Illinois when 7 years old , and settled in Brown county, later moving to Whiteside.
She was married to John C. Reed December 23, 1867 at R ound Grove, Ill, by the Rev. S. Hulderman. The early year s of her married life were spent in Whiteside county. In 1 900 they moved to Griggsville.
Mrs. Reed was one of seven children; all except two ha ve passed away. They are David, of Rock Falls [Whiteside C ounty, IL] and Joseph of Alabama. Her parents were Josep h and Mary Cohenour. She and her husband were members of th e Methodist church. Mr. Reed passed away August 6, 1917.
To Mr. and Mrs. Reed were born four children, all of w hom survive.They are Isaac N., of Pittsfield; Maud F. Jacks on of Sawers, Kan.; Albert H. of Sterling, Ill., and Edwi n A. of Griggsville; also six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held from her late home Tuesda y afternoon, Rev.J. T. Stretton officiating. Interment wa s in Griggsville cemetery.
FRED D. REED
, 91, of Pittsfield died at 12:30 a.m. on Monday, December 4, 2006 at the Barry Community Care Center, Barry, IL. He was born on July 12, 1915 in New Canton, IL to Fred N. and Lenna Shinn Reel. He married Bessie I. Yelton on August, 23, 1943 at Center MO and she preceded on November 21, 1994. Later he married Deloris Smith Dolbeare on May 10, 1997 at the First Baptist Church, Pittsfield, IL and she survives. Fred was a grain/livestock farmer in Pittsfield Township since 1947 and he also was a heavy equipment operator for Callender Construction Company, Pittsfield, IL. He was a member of the Pittsfield First Baptist Church and served as an elder/deacon, taught Sunday School and served as church treasurer. He enjoyed fishing, raised Shetland ponies, and attended grandchildren’s sporting events.
Survives: his wife Deloris Reel, two sons Terry (Sandy) Reel, Pittsfield, IL and Roger (Sara) Reel, Pittsfield, IL, two step sons Richard Dolbeare, Kauai, HI, and Daniel (Sarah) Dolbeare, Barry, IL, a step daughter Dr. Duane (Suzanne) Lanchester, Kinderhook, IL, two sisters Lois Collier, Peoria, IL and Mildred Reel, Arlington, VA., five grandchildren, seven step grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and seven step great grandchildren.
Preceded by five brothers Steven, Maynard, John, Paul, Arthur “Bill” and two sisters Rachael and Juanita.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 8, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. with Dr. Duane Lanchester officiating. Burial will be at the West Cemetery, Pittsfield, IL. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2006 from 4-8 p.m. with family present 6-8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. Memorials may be made to the House of Prayer at Kinderhook, IL or Pittsfield West Cemetery.
GERTRUDE ANN REED
, 71, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, at her home surrounded by her family.
Trudy was born Sept. 10, 1937 in New Salem, and was the daughter of Grant and Helen Moore Jackson. She married Norman Lee Reel Dec. 11, 1953. He preceded her in death in 1989.
She worked numerous retail jobs and sales positions including St. Joseph Tobacco Company, Dillards, J.C. Penneys and retired from Wal-Mart. Her love for her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren and for animals was so important to her life.
Survivors include two daughters, Norma Rotterman of St. Joseph, Mo. and Sue Bergonzori of Preston, Idaho; and one son, Kevin Reel of St. Joseph; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., today. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.. prior to the service.
Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements.
HULDA PAULINE REINHARDT
, 97 of New Salem died Wednesday July 15, 2009, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
She was born Dec. 22, 1911 near Maysville, the daughter of the late David and Hester Dunham. Hulda married Lynden Eugene Reinhardt Nov. 12, 1931 in Pittsfield. Lynden preceded her in death Nov. 15, 2000. Also preceding her was a sister June Dean and a brother Joseph Dunham.
Surviving are the three children of Hulda and Lynden. Lamoine and wife Susie live in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Dolores and husband Joe live in Big Canoe, Ga.; and Richard and wife Cherie live in Thornton, Colo. In addition, there are ten surviving grandchildren, Joseph Craig Rogers (Susie), Mark Rogers (Susan), David Rogers (Melissa), Mike Rogers (Lisa), Tim Rogers (Jan), Debbie Gomez (Rick), Cindy Reinhardt, Gary Reinhardt (Andrea), Kathryn Kimbrell (Mark), and Mary Hagist (Brent); 13 great-grandchildren, Craig Rogers, Hannah Rogers, Joseph Rogers, Jacob Rogers, Shannon Rogers, Jessie Rogers, Allison Rogers, Emily Rogers, Leslie Putnam, Taylor Sieg, Timothy Hagist and Alexander Hagist; two great-great-grandchildren, Thomas Logan Bell and Dylan Eugene Reinhardt.
Hula celebrated her 75th high school class reunion from New Salem High School in June 2005. She belonged to the New Salem United Methodist Church for more than 70 years where she served on many committees and taught Children's Sunday school classes. She was a 60 year member of the Pike County Home Extention, and for many years she was a 4-H Leader. She was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star of New Salem. Hulda was a skilled seamstress who loved to sew for friends and family creating slipcovers, draperies, wedding dresses, formals, coats and suits. She also enjoyed upholstering furniture. Her favorite hobbies were playing cards and playing Rummikub. She passed those skills to many of her friends, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Hulda and Lynden were residents at Liberty Village Assisted Living in Pittsfield for several years. Later Hulda moved to the Quincy Family Senior Resouce Center where she became a prominent part of this new community. She made many friends and found much happiness there. In May 2009 when she had greater health care requirements she moved to Good Samaritan Home in Quincy.
Funeral services was held at 2 p.m. Sunday July 19, at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial was in Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation was held Saturday from 4 until 7 p.m. with Eastern Star Services at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to the New Salem United Methodist Church.
CYNTHIA L. (SCHLIEPER) REVEAL
, 47, of Pittsfield, IL., died on Thursday, October 6, 2005 at 10:35 P.M. at the Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. Cynthia was born on August 11, 1958 in Pittsfield, IL to Carroll E. and Verna Zumwalt Schlieper. She was a homemaker in her own home. She was a member of the Greenpond Christian Church in Pearl, IL. Cindy enjoyed cross stitch, fishing, going for drives in the car, the outdoors, painting by number, doing crossword puzzles, enjoyed her granddaughter and going to the local parades to see her “Little Miss Apple Princess”.
Survivors: her mother, Verna Schlieper, her companion Randy Eskew, Pittsfield, IL., one daughter Angie Reveal, Griggsville, IL, five sisters Mrs. Harold (Ona Day) Johnston, Pittsfield, IL., Mrs. Shirley (Tom) Purney, Henderson, NV., Mrs. Judy Sokolis, Springfield, IL, Mrs. Martha (Larry) Woodward, Pittsfield, IL. and Mrs. Debbie (Tom) Robinson, Pittsfield, IL, three brothers Carroll J. ‘Duke” (Carol A.) Schlieper, Pittsfield, Gene (Nancy) Schlieper, Magdaline, N. Mex. Danny (friend Deanna) Schlieper, Nebo, IL. one granddaughter Riley Nicole Lemmons, and several nieces and nephews.
Preceded by her father Carroll E. Schlieper on July 1, 2005.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2005 at 2:00 P.M. at the Greenpond Christian Church, Pearl, IL. Burial at the Greenpond Cemetery, Pearl, IL.
FRANCIS OWINGS RICE
- born March 29, 1915 in Canton, died of heart failure Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Frances spent many years in Pittsfield with her beloved aunt, Fannie King.
She worked as secretary to the manager of the Brown Shoe Company when it opened in Pittsfield. She moved to Chicago in the late 1930s. Her husband, Bill Rice, was a vice president of the Harris Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago and preceded her in death.
She was voted an honorary member of the PCHS Class of 1944 as she attended many reunions with her cousin, Trudy Knox of Granville, Ohio, her closest surviving family member.
She will be buried in Pioneer Park at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kan. next to her husband.
Drake & Sons funeral home in Chicago is handling the arrangements
LEWIS D. RICE
- 92, of Palmyra, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, at Akers Chapel Cemetery near Hull, Ill.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. to noon Friday at Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra.
Memorials may be made to Akers Chapel Cemetery, in care of Lewis Brothers.
SAMUEL RIDER
- GRIGGSVILLE, Ill., Aug. 19 (1881) . - Capt. Samuel Rider, one of the oldest and most widely known of western river men, who has been master of vessels on the Illinois, Missouri, Red and Mississippi rivers, died here this evening after a lingering illness. He acquired considerable reputation during the war as commander of the great steamboat Empress in the lower Mississippi trade and is known in Illinois for having run the first boat that ever ascended the Illinois river (the Timolon). He was a genial whole-souled man and will be deeply mourned wherever he was known.
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.
(Milwaukee Daily Sentinel, Milwaukee, WI, Saturday August 20, 1881 )
Captain Samuel Rider, one of the oldest and most widely known of Western men, who has been master of vessels on the Illinois, Missouri, Red and Mississippi rivers, died at Griggsville, Illinois, yesterday, after a lingering illness. He has relatives in Oakland and many friends in other parts of California.
SHIRLEY DARLENE (WAGY) RIEBEL
- 82, of Highlands Ranch, Colo. died Sunday morning Nov. 23, 2008.
The daughter of Harold M. Wagy and Glenna Quincy, she was born July 4, 1926 in Barry. Darlene attended Barry Community School and graduated in 1945. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and married to Darrell Stanley Riebel in Hannibal, Missouri Nov. 24, 1955, who preceded her in death.
While in High School, Darlene was a cheerleader and a member of the School Student Editorial Committee. She loved music, dancing and singing.
As a young woman she ventured out to California and worked as a nanny in Pasadena. Later she returned back home and worked at Wentz-Sonis (a tool and dye company) as an office assistant and during World War II at a shoe factory. After getting married and having her children she was a "stay-at-home" mom for many years, until her children were in high school. At that time, she started working at Robinson's (a retail chain), where she retired.
Family was very important to Darlene. Before she was ever a mother herself, she relished the role of doting aunt to her sister's three children, and after moving to California she would travel to the Midwest annually to visit with family. Besides her great love for family, Darlene had a great love for all animals and their concerns. She was a very kind and loving woman.
Surviving are two children, Lori Kay (Klaus) Gerger, and Randall Lee Riebel; two grandsons, Sean Lee and Kyle Gregory Riebel; a sister, Delores King of South Jordan, Utah; and a dear friend of 28 years, Howard William Headley; plus numerous nieces and nephews
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
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.
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.
CAROLYNN ANN (GILLEO) ROBBINS
, 70, of Barry died Thursday Dec. 11, 2008, at the Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield.
Carolynn was born June 2, 1938 to Glen S. and Ann Kellum Gilleo in Detroit, Mich. She married Gary Robbins July 12, 1980 in Silvis and he survives.
Carolynn worked at John Deere in E. Moline in her earlier years. Later after moving to Barry, she worked numerous jobs locally. She loved making porcelain dolls and had a shop in Barry called the 'Valley of the Dolls'. Carolynn made and painted the antique reproduction dolls, even making the clothing for them. She traveled to doll shows all over the country and sold them internationally. She also loved gardening and was a member of a local Garden Club. She loved to cook, and she loved her dogs and had begun to raise Boxer pups until her illness. Carolynn was a happy and straight forward person who loved life and loved to spend time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Gary; sons, Darroll Morris (wife Pamela) of Webberville, Mich., Lawrence Morris of Barry and Brian Robbins (wife Renee) of Pittsfield; and a step son, Dale Robbins (Wife Terri) of Baylis; one step daughter, Teresa Cole (husband Tim) survives along with 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard Gilleo of Oak Park Mich.; and two sisters, Alma Gilleo of Grand Rapids Mich. and Helen Chandler (husband Don) of Grand Rapids.
Funeral services were held Saturday Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry with Doctor Greg Maize officiating. Visitation was held from noon until time of services on Saturday. Cremation rites were accorded following the services
MARIE ZELMA (CUTSINGER) ROBBINS
, 75, of Hull, a retired restaurant cook, died at 10:44 a.m. Thursday (Feb. 14, 1991) in the Barry Community Care Center. Mrs. Robbins was born March 16, 1915, in New London, Mo. She was a former employee of International Shoe Co. in Hannibal, Mo., and also cooked for restaurants in Hull and Pittsfield. She was a member of West Pike Baptist Church in Hull and a former member of the Hull American Legion Auxiliary. She married Lincoln E. Robbins April 19, 1941, in Hannibal. He died Dec. 12, 1988. Survivors include a son, David J. of Hull; and two grandchildren, Mrs. Lisa Culver of Peoria and Anna Robbins of Hull. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Smith Funeral Chapel in Hannibal by the Rev. Neil Gottman. Burial will be in Akers Chapel Cemetery near Hull.
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
LEO V. ROBBINS
, , 91, of Barry, died Tuesday, February 22,2005 at Illini community Hospital in Pittsfield. Born April 22, 1913 at Biggsville, IL., he was a son of Willis R. and Ellen Rennard Robbins. He married Leona J. McDowell September 27, 1939 and she preceded him on December 31, 2004. He farmed for 53 years in Hadley Twp., in Pike County, IL and was a member of the Pike County Farm Bureau. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and mushrooming and gardening. Survivors: two sons, Kenneth (wife Barbara) Robbins and Gary (wife Carolynn) Robbins both of Barry, IL., a daughter Janice Ballard of Colona, IL., three sisters, Edith Kroenche of Liberty, IL., Alice Bastain of Monroe City, MO and Mary Easley of Ewing, MO., nine grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Preceded by a grandson Douglas Gene Ballard, two brothers, Lincoln and Roy Robbins, one sister Gladys Ewing and a son-in-law Rollin Ballard. Funeral services will be Friday, February 25, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry with Rev. Greg Maize officiating. Burial will be at the Parklawn Cemetery in Barry, IL. Friends may call at the Niebur Funeral Chapel Thursday, February 24, 2005 from 4 till 8 p.m. and Friday till time of services.
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.
GEORGIA ELEANOR (SUTTON) ROSE
, 80, of Waverly and formerly of Pike County died late Thursday at her daughter's residence in Waverly.
She was born Aug. 27, 1928 in to the late Clyde and Eunice Lloyd Sutton.
Surviving is one daughter, Paula Rose of Waverly; a grandson, Paul Andrew Ross of Urbana; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister Fannie Gooud; two brothers, Chester Sutton, and Jack Sutton and a nephew, Jeff McIntyre.
Georgia worked as a professional secretary and journalist for many firms, including, The Saint Nicholaus Hotel, The Mill Restaurant, The Department for Crippled Children (State of Illinois), Holmes Serum Company, Line - Materials and Horace Mann Insurance Company. She was disabled while working for the Environmental Protection Agency and unable to work thereafter.
Georgia enjoyed reading, sewing, and cooking. She hand crafted many articles of clothes for her daughters' proms and gave small dinner parties for friends and family members. She enjoyed roses and tended to them lovingly. Her favorite "hobby" was keeping track of her grandson, Andy and his career. She also loved Illini Basketball. Georgia loved writing poetry and produced many poems for friends and family members.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30 at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville. Burial was in Griggsville Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to services Sunday at the chapel.
N. (McTUCKER0 ROWAND
Miss Frances McTucker, a well-known Butte school teacher, yesterday received word of the death of her sister, Mrs. N. Rowand, in San Antonio, Texas on Dec. 24. Mrs. Rowand had lived in Butte for years previous to going to Texas in the hope that the lower altitude would improve her health.
Mrs. Effie Dodge, a sister who live sin Dixon, had just reached Butte to spend Christmas day with Miss McTucker before going to San Antonio to spend the winter with Mrs. Rowand.
Survinvg Mrs. Rowand are four sister, Mrs. D. McDonald, Butte, Miss Frances McTucker, Butte; Mrs.Effie Dodge, Dixon; Mrs. Jessie Fowler, Gordon; a daughter, Miss ellie Rowand of San Antonio, and two nephews, Frank and Nat McTucker of Butte. The funeral will be held in Barry, Ill.
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.
DELBERT RUBLE
, 70, of Nebo, died July 16, 2009, in the emergency room at Blessing Hospital, Quincy.
He was born Aug. 13, 1938 in Griggsville, the son of Paul Irvin and Elma Juanita Daniels Ruble. He married Karen Splain April 29, 1995 in New Salem.
Delbert was a farm laborer for Glenn Myers and a self-employed truck driver. He loved fishing, camping and visiting with family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.
Surviving is his wife Karen; five sons and four daughters, Jr. (Dina) of Pleasant Hill, Randy (Brenda) of Clarksville, Tenn., Rob of Nebo, Kent (Sue) of Spearman, Texas, Brian of Hillsboro, Nicole and Breann of Nebo, Lacey Moore of Ash Grove, Mo. and Robin Cobb of Kansas City, Mo.; 15 grandchildren; 15 step grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six step great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harold (Vella) Ruble of Pittsfield and Jack (Dianna) Ruble of Baylis; one sister, Greta (Don) Shipley of Waverly; a sister-in-law, Joyce Ruble of Jacksonville; four step children, Manny Pressey, Melissa Parton, James Pressey and David (Yvonne) Pressey; an aunt, Pearl Ruble of Pittsfield; an uncle, Robert Daniels of Pittsfield; and several nieces and nephews.
Delbert was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Gene Ruble.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 20, at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Darrin Workman officiating. Burial was in the Blue River Cemetery in Detroit
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.
MARTHA A. RUHL
, 105, died Feb. 25, 2009, at the Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield.
Martha was born on March 23, 1903 in Monroe, Connecticut to Fred and Ada Boerum Weed. She married George Ruhl May 25, 1932 in Carrollton, Mo. and he preceded on May 25, 1932. George and Martha operated Ruhl Grocery Store and Ruhl Ice Cream in Springfield, Mo. She was a member of the Church of Christ Church, and she taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and Bible study groups. She enjoyed cross stitch, needlework, knitting, embroidery, gardening and yard work.
Survivors include Mrs. Robert (Naomi) Heightman of Griggsville, seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded by her husband George Ruhl, one brother William Weed, three sisters Ruth Bullock, Mary Dibble and Ester Dotty.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 28, at 4 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Cremation rites were accorded following services and burial of ashes will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Springfield, Mo. at a later date. Visitation was held Saturday, Feb. 28, from 2-4 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. In lieu of flower memorials are to the New Testament Church of Christ, Pittsfield or the Church of Christ in Barry.
ELEANOR EILEEN (SHLTON) RUMPLE
, age 82, of Griggsville, Il. died Thursday morning (March 6, 2008) at Barry Community Care Center in Barry, Il. She was born October 13, 1925 in Griggsville, Il. daughter of the late Earl G. and Rada Bell Anders Shelton. She married George Milton Rumple on June 18, 1945 in East Moline, Il. and he preceded her in death on February 8, 1987.
Eileen attended the Griggsville Church of the Nazarene in Griggsville,Il. She was a past employee of Trio Manufacturing and later Bergman Meat Packing Company until she retired after which she cleaned in and around the Griggsville area. She was known for her wonderful apple pies. She loved to cook for family gatherings, cleaning her home and in later years going fishing with George.
Surviving are triplet sons, Val Rumple and wife Julie Potter of Springfield, Il., Van Rumple and wife Rita of Valley City, Il. and Vern Rumple and wife Carol of Swayze, Indiana; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Etta Sargent and husband Kenny of Pittsfield, Il.; a brother, Richard Shelton and wife Rokita of Pittsfield, Il.; and several nieces and nephews, including loving niece and caretaker, Brenda Gibbs of Pittsfield, Il. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Earl Shelton, Jr., Homer Shelton, and Leroy Shelton; and a sister in infancy.
Services were entrusted to Airsman-Hires Funeral Home of Griggsville, Illinois.
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