SCRANTON , age 77 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Saturday, November 24, 2007 at Overland Park Regional Hospital, Overland Park, Kansas. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at Vansant-Mills Chapel. Family will receive friends one hour before the service on Wednesday at the chapel. Family suggests contributions to the Samaritan Center and may be left at the funeral home. Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry, Illinois. She is survived by her husband, Ronald of the home; one son, J. R. Scranton and wife, Amy Lynn; three daughters, Kathy Nepple and husband, Ron, Rhonda Robinson and husband, Irl and Theresa Kaiser and husband, Bernhard, all of Clinton; step mother, Virginia Winner of Barry, Illinois; one brother, Cloyd Winner of Mesa, Arizona; two sisters, Rosemary and Sherril Wendorff, both of Barry, Illinois; one 1/2 brother, Terry Winner of Perry, Missouri; five grandchildren, Matthew Robinson, Ronald Turner, Richard Turner, Chad Nepple and Cara Moreland and seven great grandchildren, Anthony Turner, Kent Turner, Caleb Nepple, Hannah Nepple, Taylor Ebeling, Braeden Mroeland and Connor Moreland.

EARL N. SCRANTON , 73, of Perry, formerly of Nebo, died Tuesday, June 5, 1973 at Illini Hospital in Pittsfield . He was a retired farmer. Mr. Scranton was born in Pike county June 8, 1899, a son of Norman and Laura Galloway Scranton. He was a member of the Baptist church. He married Evelyn Crider May 27, 1966. Surviving is a half-brother, Edward Sidwell of Nebo. The funeral was held at 2 pm Thursday in the Ward Funeral Home at Pleasant Hill with the Rev Ken Neeley officiating. Burial was in the Mason cemetery near Nebo.

JOSEPH WAYNE SETTLES , was born Aug. 5, 1949 and died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by his loving wife, Betty (nee Palmer); four daughters, Stephanie (Steven) Morgan, Jodie (Jeffrey) Goebel, Kellie (Jeffrey) Kollman and Samantha Settles; grandchildren, Christian, Logan and Nathan Morgan; Brittany Laws, Hailey and Kasey Goebel, Brett and Jacqueline Kollman; and Tristan Isom; one sister Barbara (Larry) Cress; two brothers, Donald (Carol) and Jack (Judy) Settles dn numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Mabel (Houchins) Settles; four sisters, Loucille Varble, Ruby Corum, Betty Gould and Bernice Settles; two brothers, Louis and Burt Settles. Joe was born in Pittsfield and raised in Pleasant Hill. He had resided in Joliet/Rockdale the past 38 years. Employed with Caterpillar Inc. for 38 years, he was a member of I.A.M.A.W. Local #851 (Machinists Union), and the Dale A.C. He was an avid golfer and fisherman who also loved to cook. Funeral services for Joseph Wayne Settles were Saturday Oct. 20, 2007, 11 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home in Joliet. Interment was at Woodlawn Memorial Park II.
The Pike Press 24 October 2007

JOAN I. (MARTIN) SHADE , 73, of Murrayville, formerly of Pittsfield, died Saturday (Sept. 6, 2008) in her home in Murrayville. Joan was born Dec. 4, 1934, in Griggsville, a daughter of Ray and May Shoemaker Martin. She married Edward Shade on Oct. 13, 1951, in Pittsfield. He died March 4, 1980. Joan was a certified nurse's assistant at Pittsfield Healthcare Facility and the Barton Stone Christian Home in Jacksonville. She also worked at the "Pantry" Restaurant in Pittsfield and Big Lots in Jacksonville. Survivors include two sons, Edward (wife Denise) Shade of Roodhouse and Charles (wife Betty) Shade of Hannibal, Mo.; three daughters, Penny Spears of Jacksonville, Brenda Stanberry of Hannibal and Rita (husband Paul) Stallard of Hannibal; one brother, Allan Martin of Mumford, Tenn.; one sister, Sharon (husband Clyde) Conrad of Pittsfield; 19 grandchildren; nine step grandchildren; and 47 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Alice Edwards; four brothers, Charles Ray, Gordon, Ronnie and Lyndle Ray Martin; and a niece, Amy Herd. SERVICES: 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Niebur Funeral Home, in Pittsfield. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Fishhook. VISITATION: 4-8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. MEMORIALS: Woodland Cemetery or the Joan Shade Memorial Fund. ONLINE CONDOLENCES: info@nieburfh.com. ARRANGEMENTS: Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield

LOREN CLYDE SHELBY - Funeral services for Loren Clyde Shelby, 85, of Nebo were held at 2 pm Tuesday at Nebo Baptist church with Rev. Howard Duer officiating. Interment was in Crescent Heights Cemetery , Pleasant Hill . Ward Funeral Home was in charge. Mr. Shelby, a retired farmer, died at 12:15 am Sunday, August 16, 1970, in Blessing Hospital . Born in Kansas April 5, 1885 Loren Clyde Shelby was the son of Clay and Mary Jane Voshall Shelby. He was married to Vina Greenstreet, who preceded him in death. Survivors include a son, Mayo Shelby of Nebo; two daughters, Mrs. Lowell (Lucille) Joslin of Benton, Ky and Mrs. Rhea Ragnetti of Coalinga , Calif. , six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

JOHN L. SHINKLE was born September 25, 1810, and died August 29, 1890, age 79 years, 11 months and 4 days. He was united in marriage October 22, 1837, with Miss Melinda Jones, who is now left to mourn her loss, after enjoying his companionship nearly 53 years. In this union the Lord blessed them with 4 sons—Lewis M., George, Thomas and Clark—and daughters—Louisa and Elitha (deceased). He leaves the 4 sons and 1 daughter, together with 22 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren to mourn his loss. The deceased was converted and united with the Christian Church on Shinkle's Ridge Brown County, Ohio, at the age of 14 years. He afterward removed his membership to Antioch Church and then to Hamersville church. He served the last named churches faithfully in the capacity of deacon for about 35 years. Though he was small in stature, yet he was large in heart and brain, always found in the from ranks on the field of Christian warfare and in all the activities of church work At business sessions, in the prayer meeting, as delegate to conference, in Sunday School Conventions and celebrations "Little Johnny Shinkle" was seen and heard, and felt as a man of God. As a citizen he was loyal to his country. As a neighbor he was accommodating and helpful As a husband and father he was kind and affectionate, always devoted to the welfare and happiness of his family. As a member of church he may be justly numbered among the few who never rust out but who work out their own salvation with fear and trembling. At his own request the funeral sermon was preached at the Christian Church, in Hamersville, by the writer, in the presence of a large number of relatives, friends and acquaintances who had come to pay this tribute of respect to the memory of one whom to know was but to love. After the sermon the entire audience took a last look upon the face of a father in Israel, and his remains were then interred in the Hamersville cemetery to await the call of the last day to immortality and eternal life. J. P. DAUGHTERY
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)

CARROLL SHINN , 80 of rural New Hartford, died Saturday, April 9, 2005 at Pittsfield Manor. Born Aug. 23,1924 on the family farm near New Hartford, IL in Pike Co., he was a son of Charles A. and Leola Clark Shinn. He never married and was a grain and livestock farmer on the farm where he was born and raised. He graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1942 as valedictorian of his class. He was a member of the Pike Co. Farm Bureau and enjoyed collecting guns and coins. He was a member of the New Hartford Christian Church where he served as treasurer for many years. He enjoyed coming to town for coffee with friends and was always the first to open the restaurant of a morning (4 a.m.) Survivors: one brother Clark Shinn of Summer Hill, IL, a nephew Gary (Teresa) Shinn of Pleasant Hill, IL., a niece Dr. Victor (Deleta) Kerr, Austin, TX, a niece Mrs. Benny (Brooke) Johnson of Rockport, IL., 4 great nieces and 2 great nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Bro. Bill Smith officiating. Burial will be at Pittsfield West Cemetery. Memorials are to the New Hartford Christian Church or the Mounted Angels. There is no visitation.

CLARK SHINN , 86, of Summer Hill, died at his residence Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008. He was born March 11, 1922 in New Hartford, to Charles A. and Leola Clark Shinn. He married Margaret Kaylor in 1940 and she preceded in April 1990. Clark was a grain/livestock farmer on the family farm bought and started by his great great grandfather Daniel Shinn. He was a member of the Pittsfield United Methodist Church. He was a charter member of the Pike County Water District and member of the Board of directors, Pike County Farm Bureau. He enjoyed going to coffee at the Atlas Café. Survivors include one son, Gary (Theresa) Shinn, Pleasant Hill; and two daughters, Mrs. Victor (Detta) Kerr, Austin, Texas and Mrs. Ben (Brooke) Johnson, Rockport; six grandchildren Kris and Melissa, Jessie, Danielle, Lindsey and Ryan. She was preceded by his wife Margaret and one brother Carroll Shinn. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 10:30 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be held at the West Cemetery in Pittsfield. Visitation was held Tuesday, Dec. 30, at 4-7 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorials are to the Prairie Mound Cemetery or Elk Lodge #791 George Keith Memorial Scholarship Fund.
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MARY ALICE (JENKINS) SHINN , born in Clermont Co., Ohio. May 26, 1814. She came to Knox Co., III., with her parents in 1855. In 1861 she married William M. Shinn, who died in this place about twelve years ago. Their marriage union was blessed with four children, her daughter, Eva being the only one now living. An adopted daughter, Susie Wilson, now Mrs. Susie Wooley, was taken into her home in 1868, and continued to live with Mrs. Shinn until her marriage in 1885. Mrs. Shinn was converted when about 12 years of age, and united with the M. E. church. She has been a faithful and consistent member, having taught in the Sabbath school many years, and acted upon the board of stewards. She was a willing worker in every place her talents fitted her for, making one of the most efficient presidents the Ladies Aid Society of that church has ever had. She has been a great sufferer for a long time, having been under the, doctor's care since June last. But she rests now, while her friends retain precious mem­ories of her life and sweet Christian spirit. She leaves a mother, a brother and sis­ter, the daughters mentioned above, and many friends to mourn her death. Her daughter Eva, loses the counsels of a de- voted mother, the Daughters of Rebecca, a faithful and energetic member, the M. E. church, a consistent Christian and the needy of society a sympathizer and willing helper. What is our loss is heaven's gain. She died in St. Louis, Mo., Saturday, Feb. 7, 1891, aged 46 years, 8 months and 11 days. Her remains were brought to Griggsville, Monday evening and the funeral services were held at the M. E. church at 2:30 p. m. this afternoon.
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THOMAS SIMPKIN who was born on a farm two miles southwest of Griggsville, Ill., November 24, 1845, and had lived there continuously, died there Saturday, August 1 1931, at the age of 85 years, 8 month: and 7 days. On January 21, 1867, he was united in marriage with Miss Elvira Ken­dall. To this union eight children were born, five of whom survive: Thomas, Jr., of Griggsville; William K. of Pleasant Hill, Ill.; Estelle I. Harrison of Eagle Rock, Calif.; Mrs, Laura Lyle and Miss Jessie Simpkin of Griggsville. Two children died in infancy and Clara Elvira Richardson died about five years ago. His wife died in January of 1910. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mr. Simpkin was well and favor­ably known in this community. He had been an industrious and hard­working farmer all his life. He was honest and upright in all his deal­ings with his fellow men. While he had been in failing health for sever al months, he was compelled to take his bed only last week Tuesday and the end came peacefully Saturday at 6:30 a. m. He was a man whose philosophy was to do the best one could and not carry one's troubles to bed with him. Funeral services will be conduct­ed at his late home this (Wednesday) afternoon at 3:00 o'clock, the Rev. J. K. Putt of St. James' church of­ficiating. Interment, will be in the Simpkin-Brown cemetery.
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)

GEORGE SIMPKINS died at his home a few miles north of Mounds, Ill., on Aug 31st, 1883, after a protracted illness of several weeks duration. Mr. Simpkins was born in Yorkshire England, on April 21st, 1837 and came to this country at an early age. His parents made their home at first in Griggs­ville and afterwards at Clayton, Ill. Here and at his own farm near Mounds the greater part of his life was passed. In the breaking out of the war he enlist­ed in the 27th Illinois Volunteer Infantry and served three years in the regiment. He was in seventeen hard-fought battles and was wounded at Chickamauga. Since the war he has led a quiet peaceable life in the pursuits of his chosen occupation as a farmer. He was a member of the Meth­odist Episcopal church and his member­ship was with the church at Mounds for several years. His funeral services was hold in that church and the sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Carr, of Mt. Sterl­ing. His remains were laid to rest near the graves of his father and mother in the new cemetery south of Clayton. Many are the friends and neighbors who sym­pathize with his widow in her affliction and with his only brother Mr. John Thomas, of Mounds, and with his sister Mrs. Wm. T. Hamilton, of Clayton, and others of the family.
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JOHN W. SLEIGHT prominent re­tired farmer and respected citi­zen of the Griggsville community, died Tuesday evening (9 February 1943) at 9:O0 o'clock at the Illini Hospital in Pittsfield. Mr. Sleight had been suffering from a serious heart condition and had entered the hospital three weeks ago today. Interested in all civic affairs and intensely interested in the re­cent movement to found a bank in Griggsville, Mr. Sleight had in re­cent months, given freely of his time in the effort to make the bank a reality. He is survived by his wife, one brother, Robert Sleight, a sister, Mrs. Ida Wilks of Alti Vista, Kan., and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Thursday afternoon at the Griggsville Methodist Church, the Rev. Samuel J. Buck officiat­ing. Interment will be in the Griggsville Cemetery.
Submitted by Delaine Donaldson from the Independent Press Griggsville 10 February 1943

GLENNA A. (HANSCOM) SPENDER , 80, of New Canton, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was born Aug. 27, 1927, in Tilley, New Brunswick, Canada. She was one of nine children born to Douglas and Helen Hanscom. She married John W. Swain Feb. 18, 1944, in Andover, New Brunswick Canada. He died April 14, 1975. She married Frank A. Spencer April 17, 1976, in Pittsfield. He died Oct. 6, 1992. She is survived by all six of her children: daughter, Lois Thomas and husband Robert, of Hull; daughter Sandy Smith and husband Terry, of Kinderhook; daughter Patti Sturtevent and husband Rick, of Princeville; son John Swain and wife, Barb, of Litchfield; daughter Trina Phillips and husband Bruce, of New Canton; and daughter Lori Powell and husband Terry, of Kinderhook; 14 Grandchildren: Corey Miller, Scott Smith, Kim Kaeller, Trish Worden, Jason Sturtevant, Monica Cohen, Tish Lewey, Brittani Cunningham, Marlee Swain, Derrick Phillips, Jessica Phillips, Samantha Phillips, Christina Powell, and John Powell; and & 14 Great Grandchildren: Nick Pope, Mason Miller, Brooke Jonas, Taylor Jonas, Taylor Smith, Reagan Smith, Dawson Koeller, Jayce Koeller, Zack Worden, Madilyn Cohen, Mackenzie Phillips, Madison Phillips, Haylee Smith and Gage Smith. She is also survived by two brothers, three sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, one sister, and one granddaughter, Minnie Mechelle Swain. For many years Glenna worked along side her husband John on their farm outside New Canton as well as raising her children. She enjoyed sewing, crafting and traveling. She especially enjoyed good times spent with her friends of the New Canton Red Hat Society. She attended the New Canton Methodist Church. Glenna was happiest when her family was gathered together celebrating holidays, special events, or just for a family meal. Many of these gatherings took place at the river where she enjoyed boating, fishing and relaxing. A summer tradition began in 1993 when Glenna and her daughters, daughter-in-law, and sometimes grandchildren began vacationing together. Each year since then they traveled to different destinations enjoying the sites and fun activities that formed memories never to be forgotten by those involved. If love, laughter and good times were a measure of wealth, Glenna and her family would be considered millionaires. Visitation was held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. June 1 at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 2 at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial was in Shearer Cemetery in New Canton. Memorials are suggested to the New Canton Methodist Church Building Fund
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GOLDEN RUTH (SPROCK) SPRINGER , 74, of Milton died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008 at her residence. She was born Jan. 4, 1935 in Marble Hill, Mo.. to Daness and Lola D. Dockins Sehrock. She married Lambert Springer and he survives. Other survivors include two sons, Raymond Davis and Randall Forbes, both of Joliet; two brothers, R.W. Schrock of Belleview and Roland Schrock of Madison. She was pre­ceded by a sister, Mary. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 30 at 10:30 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with the Rev. Wilson Ramsey offi­ciating. Burial will be at the Smith Cemetery in Milton. Lunch will be at the Milton Community Center after the services. Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 5-8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home. Memorials are to the Smith Cemetery or the Milton Community Center
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

JACK DEMPSEY SPRINGER , a lifelong resident of Pleasant Hill, died at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 17, 1983 at Jefferson Barracks Hospital, St. Louis, after a two-year illness. He was 59 years of age. Born Aug. 29, 1923 in Pleasant Hill, he was a son of Charles and Violet Guthrie Springer. He had been in the feed and produce business in Pleasant Hill since 1946, and was also a substitute mail carrier on the Nebo rural route. He was clerk of Pleasant Hill township, secretary-treasurer of the Pike Calhoun Sportsman club, a member of American Legion Post 1048 and had formerly belonged to the Odd Fellows lodge. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Air Corps. On May 28, 1950 he married Barbara June Thomas and she survives. Also surviving are his mother of Pleasant Hill; four sons, Thomas K. serving with the Air Force at Lakenheath AFB, England, Kerry J. at the AFB in Belleville, Joseph A. with the Air Force at Kunsan, S. Korea and John in Pleasant Hill; two daughters, Susan K. of Los Angeles and Kathy J. of Pleasant Hill. Three brothers and one sister survive: Charles of San Antonio, Tx., Glenn of Redlands, Calif., Jerry D. of Denver, Colo. and Mrs. Jerry (Dixie) Powell of Louisiana, MO. There are two grandchildren, Nichole and Lindsey Springer. He was preceded in death by his father, a brother John in World War II and a sister Mary. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday July 21, 1983 in Ward-Lummis Funeral Home with the Rev. Waylon Ingle officiating. Burial will be in Crescent Heights cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Pike-Calhoun Sportsman Club.

VEDA MAE (BARTON) SPRINGER , 96, of Pittsfield, and formerly of Milton, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, at the Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. She was born Feb. 26, 1911, to Ora and Myrtle Freeman Barton. She married Loren R. Springer Sept. 4, 1929 and he preceded her in death Oct. 30, 1979. Mrs. Springer was an Avon Representative and cooked at local restaurants in the Milton area. She was a member of the Montezuma Club, and enjoyed quilting, crocheting, sewing, gardening (especially flower gardening), and reading. She farmed alongside her husband, Loren, on the family farm. Survivors include one son, Lambert (Goldie) Springer of Milton; two daughters, Laurabell (Glenn) McConnell of Milton and Evelyn Hayes of Springfield; six grandchildren, Karen McConnell of Milton, Michael McConnell of Overland Park, Kan., Kevin Hayes of Springfield, Paul (Linda) Hayes of Springfield, Kent (Leigh Ann) Hayes of Lavergne, Tenn., and Tim (Mary) Springer of Joliet; by four great grandchildren: Bret Ketchum of Milton, Brettany and Jennifer Hayes of St. Louis, Mo and Amber (T.J.) Barnhart of Independence, Kan.; one great great-grandson, Kaden Barnhart; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield with Brother Wilson Ramsey officiating. Burial was at the Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill. A lunch for family and friends were served at the Milton Community Center following the services. Visitation was held Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to the Milton Community Center. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL is handling the arrangements.
Pike Press October 17, 2007

SARAH STEELE - Miss Sarah Steele, aged 19, died of small-pox in New Salem township, Sat­urday last and was buried the same night at 10 o'clock.
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HAZEL (PYLE) STICKMAN , 105, of Griggsville died Saturday, April 27, 2002, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. She was born Jan. 15, 1897 in Griggsville Township, the daughter of Frederick C. and Margaret Emry Pyle. She married Charles H. Stickman Sr. in 1924 in Griggsville; he preceded her in death. Mrs. Stickman graduated from Griggsville High School in 1916 and Western Illinois State Teachers College in Macomb. She was a teacher in many area schools. She was a member of Griggsville United Methodist Church and its Ladies Needle Craft Club. Survivors: a daughter, Mary Margaret (husband, Ralph) Myers of Griggsville; two sons, Charles H. Jr. and Richard (wife, Gail) Stickman, both of Griggsville; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a great-great granddaughter. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Griggsville United Methodist Church. Burial: Griggsville Cemetery. Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville is in charge of arrangements.

HILDA V. (HOOS) STICKMAN , 97, of Pittsfield died Monday, October 23, 2006 at the Eastside Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield . She was born in rural Pittsfield in Newburg Township on September 17, 1909 a daughter of the late John and Effie Rhodes Hoos. She married Leslie Stickman Jan. 15, 1974 and he preceded her in death Sept. 7, 1994. She is survived by a daughter, Betty Riegle of Greenville, Ohio; a grandson Drew (wife Judy) Strock of Spring City, PA; 2 granddaughters, Carol Wasson (husband Dan) of Union City, IN and Alice Gossett (husband Jim) of Murrietta, CA; 5 great grandchildren; a sister, Eleanor Smith of Pittsfield; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son Robert Williams on Dec. 6, 2002; 3 brothers, Claude, Clarence and Ross Hoos; a sister Donna Adams and a nephew, J. D. Hoos. Mrs. Stickman was a homemaker during her early years and later in life worked at the Bowl in Pittsfield . She was a member of the Pittsfield United Methodist Church . She loved to knit, crochet, quilt, do crossword puzzles, and work in her flower garden. Many of her crocheted baby blankets were given to young mothers in the community. When her health permitted, she enjoyed watching many of the parades in Pittsfield , Griggsville and Barry. She also did alot of traveling through many states with her husband. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Linda Peyla, officiating. Burial will be in the West Cemetery in Pittsfield . Visitation will be held Wednesday from noon until time of services at 2 pm. Memorials are suggested to Pittsfield United Methodist Church , Blessing Hospice of Pike County or the donor's choice. Niebur Funeral Home of Pittsfield in handling arrangements.

PAUL E. STILWELL , 81, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, at the Triad of Jeffersonville in Jeffersonville, Ga. Mr. Stilwell was born on Sept. 13, 1926 in Detroit. He served as a hospital administrator for numerous hospitals, retiring from Gerald Champion Memorial Hospital in Alamo Gordo, N. M. Mr. Stilwell was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country in World War II. He was a member of the Warner Robins Church of Christ and was an active member of the Jaycees and various other civic organizations in Alamo Gordo, New Mexico. His parents, Carlos and Jennie Ellen Stilwell, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Lola Stilwell, Jeffersonville, Ga.; son, Gene Stilwell (Sandra), Warner Robins, Ga.; daughter, Sandra Coble, Las Vegas, New Mexico; grandson, Michael Stilwell, Warner Robins, Georgia; grandson, Robert Stilwell, Warner Robins, Ga.; granddaughter, Tamera Murphy, Hawkinsville, Ga.; grandson, Jason Cameron, Albuquerque, N. M.; and six great grandchildren. Visitation were Sept. 20 from 6 until 8 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 21, in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home with interment following in Andersonville National Cemetery.
Pike Press Oct. 18, 2007

DONALD EUGENE STOLTE , 64, of 4915 Prospect St, a concrete finisher and an active civic supporter, died at 4:13 p.m. Friday, (Jan. 20, 1989) in the Hannibal Regional Healthcare Facility. Mr. Stolte was born July 11, 1924, in Hull, Illinois, a son of Russell R. and Esther Wilson Stolte. He married June Albsmeyer Nov. 3, 1945, in Little rock, Ark. She survives. Mr. Stolte had worked for many years as a concrete finisher for the Blleigh Construction Co., and was a member of the Hull United Methodist Church, the Goodfellow Club, the Quincy Consistory AASR, and the Hull Lions Club, of which he was an honorary life member. He and his family lived in Hull until 1974, when they moved to Hannibal. Additional survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Jack (Susan) Resnick of Simsbury, Conn., Mrs. Larry (Shelley) Campbell, of New London, Mo., and Mrs. Russell (Shirley) Goldammer of St. Louis; two brothers, Lester, of Barry and Leslie, of Hull; two sisters, Doris Weiss, of Quincy, and Mrs. Raymond (Marilyn) Speckhart, of Payson; six grand children, Sasha and Benjamin Resnick of Simsbury, Conn., Michelle, Christopher and Scott Campbell, of New London, and Morgan Goldammer of St. Louis, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Koeller. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday in the Hull United Methodist Church by the Rev. Karen Martin. Burial will be in Akers Chapel Cemetery in Hull.
Contributed by David Bethard

MARY ESTHER (WILSON) STOLTE - Services for Mrs. Mary Esther Stolte, 62, of Kinderhook who died Thursday afternoon in Sarasota, Fla., were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 13, in the Hull Methodist Church, Rev. J. Paul Sisson officiated and burial was in Akers Chapel Cemetery. The organist was Mrs. Howard Kenady. Mrs. Stolte was born July 26, 1906, in Hull, a daughter of the late William and Mary Kenady Wilson. She was a member of the Hull Methodist Church and WSCS of the church. She was married to Russell Stolte, December 24, 1923. He survives with three daughters, Mrs. Harry (Dorothy) Koeller of New Canton, Mrs. Howard (Doris) Weiss of Quincy, and Mrs. Ronald (Marilyn) Speckhart of Sarasota; three sons, Donald E. and Leslie L. Stolte of Kinderhook and Lester L. Stolte of Barry; two half-brothers, Harry Wagy of Hannibal and Ralph Moore of Keokuk; four sisters, Mrs. Elmer (Lucy) Gudgel, Mrs. Clarence Wayne (Gertrude) Colgrove of Hull and Mrs. Frank (Olive) Duffy of Peoria; 15 grandchildren In Memoriam Mrs. Mary Esther Stolte July 26, 1906 January 9, 1969 Services From Hull United Methodist Church Hull, Illinois Monday, January 13, 1969 at 2:00 p.m. Clergyman Reverend J. Paul Sisson Organist Mrs. Howard Kenady Interment Akers Chapel Cemetery Hull, Illinois Casket Bearers Marvin Gudgel Nelson Colgrove Dale Meyer Elmo Meyer Glenn Pulliam Richard Speckhart
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RUSSELL ROMAN STOLTE , 67, a Kinderhook farmer, died Wednesday July 15, 1970 at 5:35 p.m. in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Hannibal. Services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church of Hull. The Rev. Bruce L. Baker will officiate and burial will be in Hull. Mr. Stolte was born in Pike County Aug. 18, 1902, a son of Roman and Virginia Adkins Stolte. He was a member of the Hull United Methodist Church. He married Esther Wilson Dec. 24, 1923. She died Jan. 9, 1969. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Howard (Doris) Weiss of Quincy and Mrs. Ronald (Marilyn) Sturtevant of Sarasota, Fla; three sons, Donald, and Leslie, both of Kinderhook, and Lester of Barry; a brother, Willis of Hull; two sisters, Mrs. Earl (Gladys) Speckhart of rural Quincy and Mrs. Albert (Margaret) Danhaus of rural Payson, and 15 grandchildren. A daughter preceded him in death. In Memoriam Russell R. Stolte August 18, 1902 July 15, 1970 Services from Hull United Methodist Church, Hull, Illinois Saturday, July 18, 1970 at 10:30 a.m. Clergyman: Rev. Bruce L. Baker Organist: Mrs. Howard Kenedy Interment: Akers Chapel Cemetery, Hull, Illinois Casket Bearers: Richard Speckhart, Harold Stolte, William Adkins, Howard Adkins, Dale Meyer, Elmo Meyer
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CARL EDWARD STONE , 82, of Pittsfield, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at Griggsville Estates. He was born July 5, 1926, in Pleasant Hill, the son of the late John and Percy Trunbaugh Stone. He married Lillian McKenzie and later married Evelyn Erickson. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Surviving are his two sons, John Edward (wife, Geraldine) Kruger and Kenneth Rex (wife, Regina) Dryden; and two sisters, Clara (husband, Bud) Cawthon of Pittsfield and Alta Manker of New Salem. Also surviving are three grandsons; a granddaughter; two great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceding him in death was his wife, Evelyn in 2002; and a son, Arthur Lee Kruger; two brothers, Lyndle Stone (surviving wife, Thelma Stone) and William Stone; and three sisters, Opal Butler, Veda DeSpain and Wilma Kahle. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be at Pittsfield West Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by the Griggsville American Legion. Friends may call Saturday, Feb. 21 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributed by Billie Browning

HOMER F. STONE , 86, of near Nebo, a retired farmer, died at 9;15 a.m. Wednesday (May 24, 1978) in Pike County Memorial Hospital in Louisiana, Mo. Mr. Stone was born near Pleasant Hill, Sept. 6, 1891, a son of James H. and Helen Dodge Stone. He married Ada Buchanan, Jan. 28, 1917, near Nebo. Surviving are his wife; and a son, Ralph of near Nebo. Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, conducted by the Rev. Wayne Guthrie. Burial will be in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. The family suggest memorials be made to the Pike County Heart association.
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JAMES H. STONE , died at his home in Pleasant Hill township, February 5, 1943. He was born November 8, 1855, the eldest son of Samuel and Accenath Ann Stone, who came to Pike County from Kentucky in 1839. Mr. Stone was 87 years, 2 months and 26 days of age, the last of a family of ten children. December 18, 1887, he was married to Helen Dodge and to this union three children were born. One son, Homer Stone of Pleasant Hill township survives. He lived his entire life in Pleasant Hill township, except the winter of 1895, which he spent in California, and about two months in Arkansas in 1912. Mr. Stone had a vivid memory of the day when citizens of this community heard of the death of President Lincoln. As Mr. Stone remembered the tragic day, Zeke Hobbs was at Pearl when the news of the assassination was brought to that river port by boat and he immediately mounted his horse and rode through Nebo and to Pleasant Hill, spreading the news as he rode past the homes. The Stone family lived on the Walston farm east of Pleasant Hill at that time. Mr. Stone lived an honest and upright life, and was a good neighbor and true to all. He was united with the Christian church during a meeting conducted by Evangelist Strawn in 1878, and remained a member of the Christian church in Pleasant Hill. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, February 6, at the grave, conducted by the Rev. Orlen Lane. Burial was in Venable Cemetery.

CARD OF THANKS: -- We thank our friends and neighbors for their kind words and their help in our recent bereavement. Homer and Ada Stone, Ralph Ray Stone
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas - Obit from Celia Fannie Guthrie Buchanan’s scrap book

LEOTA (GOEWEY) STONE , 74, of Nebo, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, at Pittsfield Manor. Born Oct. 29, 1927 in Pleasant Hill Township in Pike County, she was a daughter of Earl M. and Mildred G. Schlieper Goewey. She married Leslie boots on April 26, 1945. They divorced in 1962. She married Guy W. Stone Nov. 19, 1965 in Nebo. He survives in Nebo. She was a homemaker and had also cared for the elderly in her home. She was well known for her quilting abilities and also enjoyed craftwork. She was a member of the Nebo Christian Church. Survivors are her husband, Guy; one son, Carroll Stone (wife Elke), Louisiana, Mo., two daughters, Mrs. Bill (Lois) Goewey, Louisiana, Mo., and Mrs. Archie (Sue) Scranton, Springfield, two brothers, Bob Goewey of Nebo and Dale Goewey of Summer Hill, three sisters, Mrs. Roger (Viola) Reinebach of Payson, Mrs. Harry (Joyce) Howland of Kampsville, and Joan Thompson of White Hall; seven grandchildren, Billy Goewey, Mindy Koehne, Tina Lemons, Chris Scranton, Danny Stone, Bianca Kiliadis, and Tim Scranton; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one infant brother. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, and were conducted by Bro. Wayne Davis, and Bro. Red Florence. Burial was in the Nebo Cemetery. Casket bearers were Gail Chamberlain, Don Chamberlain, Wayne Chamberlain, Ron Goewey, Ronnie Wayne Goewey and David Howland. Memorials may be made to the Nebo Christian Church, the Nebo Fire Department or the American Cancer Society. Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill handled the arrangements.
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas

PAUL S. STONE , was born September 15, 1865, and died on Friday, March 24, 1939 at the State Hospital in Jacksonville, Ill., where he had been since January. He was one of 10 children born to Samuel and Asenath Ann Stone, and he had spent his entire life near the place where he was born, south of Nebo. Mr. Stone confessed his faith in the Lord and united with the Church of Christ at Pleasant Hill, seven years ago. He is survived by two brothers, Nathan Stone of Glendale, Calif., and Jim who lives near Pleasant Hill, a great number of nephews and nieces and friends, who are saddened by his death. Funeral services were conducted at the Nebo Church of Christ, by C.C. Hanks of Pearl on Sunday at 1:30 p.m., March 26 and burial was made in the Venable cemetery where his parents are buried. Pall bearers were: Archie Stone, Jess Stone, Nathan Stone, John Pruett, Roy Zumwalt, and Harold Kindle.
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas - Obit from Celia Fannie Guthrie Buchanan’s scrap book

RUSSELL S. STONE - Relatives and friends of Russell S. Stone of New Canton were shocked Thursday noon, when it was learned that he had suddenly expired when he left the Hull elevator to get into his truck, and collapsed. He was taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Hannibal , where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Mr. Stone had not been too well but had never really had a heart attack, and his death came as a sad blow to his family and many friends. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church in New Canton, conducted by Rev. J. B. Berry of Carruthersville , Mo. Burial was in the Kinderhook Cemetery . Mr. Stone was born at Kinderhook, Sept. 9, 1902, the son of William and Imo Master Stone. He attended Grubb and New Canton schools, and was a member of the Methodist church. He had lived most of his life in New Canton. For many years he did custom bailing, and for the past 15 years had been associated with the Heidloff elevator there. About a month ago he started work at the Hull elevator. Last Thursday he had loaded a truck from an automatic chute and was ready to start to Louisiana when he suddenly expired. Friends spoke highly of Mr. Stone as a most conscientious and hard working man. He was married at Mt. Sterling on June 20, 1925 to Ruth Clark, who survives with three sons: Robert Dale of New Canton, who is employed at the Democrat Times, Charles William of Rochester, Ill., and Carroll Gene of New Canton, who is employed in Quincy, and one daughter, Beverly Sue at home. He also leaves ? grandchildren, two half brothers, Leonard of Fowler, and Bill of Chicago and a half sister, Mrs. Nellie Brown of Chicago. Both the brothers were here to attend the funeral, but his sister was unable to come. (Written on obituary in pencil April 1961)

RUTH M. (CLARK) STONE , 100, of New Canton, Ill., died at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006, at her residence. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, at Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, Ill. Justin Raulston will officiate. Burial will be at Kinderhook Cemetery in Kinderhook, Ill. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, Aug. 29, at the funeral home. Mrs. Stone was born Nov. 12, 1905, near Hull, Ill., to Charles and Geneva Matthews Clark. She was married to Russell S. Stone on June 20, 1921, in Mount Sterling, Ill. He preceded her in death March 23, 1961. Survivors include a son, Carrol (Norma) Stone of Pryor, Okla.; a daughter, Beverly (Bill) Henry of rural Rockport, Ill.; two daughters-in-law, Erma Schutte and Mildred McIntosh; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a special niece, Mabel Ruth Walker. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, and eight brothers and sisters.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson

WILLIAM OTTO STONE , 62, a retired butcher of New Canton, died at 5 pm Monday, July 29, 1974 in Illini hospital, Pittsfield after a short illness. He was formerly of Oak Lawn and had lived in New Canton for two years. Services will be held Thursday at 1:00 pm in the Edgar Funeral Home in Oak Lawn with the Rev. William G. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Gardens south in Worth. Visitation will be held in Gill Memorial Home. Mr. Stone was born in Mendon Feb. 10, 1912, a son of William Henry and Anna Pammen Stone. He attended Coatsburg schools and was a member of Morine Valley Baptist Church. He married Mildred E. Kidder in Chicago on June 6, 1931. Surviving are the widow; a son, four daughters, a brother, William Henry Stone of Quincy; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Brown of Chicago; and 11 grandchildren. Mr. Stone was an uncle of Robert Dale Stone and Beverly Henry of New Canton.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson

MRS. WILLIAM A. STONE - Last Sunday morning, January 28, 1934, at ten minutes to 7 o'clock at her home in this city, occurred the death of Mrs. William A. Stone, after a lingering and severe illness. Deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Turnbull, early settlers in this community. She was loved by all who knew her, and her many friends mourn her passing though it came as a sweet release after months of suffering. An active member of S. James' church, St. Mary's Guild and the Wo­man's Auxiliary, also in many community clubs and societies, her place will be hard to fill. Surviving as immediate relatives are her husband, a niece, Mrs. Mabel Kenney Leritz, and two nephews, Thomas and George Kenny, all living in Kansas City, and they were here for the funeral. A sister-in-law, Mrs. Clara Stone, has been assisting in her care for some time during her last illness. She has been a patient sufferer, but ready and anxious for the last summons. Funeral services were held in her late home Tuesday afternoon, January 30, at 3 o'clock her pastor, the Rev. J. K. Putt, officiating. Intermerit was in Griggsville cemetery. The following poem, which seems! appropriate at this time, was found where Mrs. Stone had placed it in her prayer-book:
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)

EDWARD R. STOUT , 68, Paynesville, Mo., died Tuesday, May 27, 2008 in his home. He was born Sept. 28, 1939 to Charles LeRoy and Hazel Irene (Hoover) Stout in Derry Township in Pike County. He married Lynne McReynolds June 19, 1965 in Louisiana, Mo. and she survives. He is survived by two sons, Richard Stout of Elsberry, Mo. and Thomas (wife Heather) Stout; three daughters, Lisa (husband Jerry) Goewey of Hull, Penny (husband Orin) Campbell of Barry and Betsy Hunter of Paynesville; six grandsons, John Resor, Trenten Stout, Nathan Stout, Ethan Stout, Luke Stout and Tanner Campbell; six granddaughters, Lisha Kragel, Kayla Goewey, Britney Hunter, Kelsea Resor, Shelby Stout and Olivia Campbell; one sister, Janie Sue Irvin of Quincy; and one brother, James F. Stout of Otsego, Mich. He was an avid Cardinals baseball fan. He loved spending time with his family and served three years in the US Marine Corp. He loved being outdoors in both his work and recreation. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 31, at 10 a.m. at the Kirgan Funeral Home. Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 30 at the funeral home. Burial was at Samuel Taylor Cemetery in Rockport. Memorials are suggested to Siteman Cancer Center in St. Peters, Mo
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

HOYT AUSTIN STOUT three, of Smithton, died Thursday, May 21, 2009 at St. Louis Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. He was born Aug. 8, 2005 in Alamogordo, N.M. His parents are Greg and Tracy Schulz Stout of Smithton, and formerly of New Canton. Hoyt loved and enjoyed many activities, including baseball, kickball, golf and soccer. He loved riding his 4-wheeler and the John Deere Gator. He liked racecars and building things with his Legos. He enjoyed fishing and turkey and deer hunting in Pike County with his dad and uncles, and picked his first mushroom this spring. Hoyt's favorite shows were Winnie the Pooh and the Backyardigans. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his parents, Greg and Tracy Stout of Smithton; grandparents, Frances Stout of New Canton and Jerry Schulz, also of New Canton; great-grandmother, Mrs. Virginia Schulz of Hull; five uncles, Michael Stout of Baylis, Darren Stout of South Bend, Ind., Lewis Stout of Lee's Summit, Mo., Lloyd Schulz of Louisiana, Mo., and Herb Schulz of Barry; and two aunts, Jan Gates of New Canton, and Susan Vincent of Quincy. He was preceded by a grandfather, Lewis "Jack" Stout and a grandmother, Rita Sue Schulz. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26 at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry with Jack Schulz officiating. Burial was at the Shearer Cemetery at New Canton.
Contributed by Billie Browning from Pike Press

JAMES STOUT the seventh son of Julian Bryant and Izeal Stout was born at Darrtown, Ohio, 26, 1837 and died at El Dara, Sept. 25,1917 at the age of nearly 79 years. He came to Derry township with his parents in 1852, spending nearly all his life in the vicinity of El Dara. In September 1862 he married Elizabeth Graves, six children being born to this union. The mother who died June 22, 1900 and two children preceded him in death. There survive Nora, Emma, Carrie and Henry, with their families all of whom live in the vicinity of El Dara to mourn their loss. Mr. Stout united with the Christian Church in 1899. His life was above reproach. His strong, firm character was appreciated by all who knew him. The funeral was held in the Christian Church by the pastor, Rev. J.D. Dabney, and burial was in the Taylor Martin Cemetery.
Contributed by Mindy Doellman from the Pike County Republican 25 September 1917

ISAAC STRAUSS , one of the largest mass farmers in western Illinois and said to be the oldest Odd Fellow in the state, died at his home here today of infirmities incident to old age. He was 89. Coming to Pittsfield 65 years ago as a peddler, Mr. Strauss opened a department store that has since grown to the largest in this section of the state. He operated under one management farms totalling 20,000 acres in Pike, Adams, Scott, Brown and Calhoun.

GERALD STROTHER , 75, of Pittsfield, and formerly of Payson, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. He was born July 5, 1931 in Kinderhook to the late Daniel W. "Major" and Hazel Irene Coleman Strother. He married Darlene Baughman Jan. 26, 1950 in Barry and she survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Brenda Kay (husband Mike) Malone of Barryand Anita (husband Doug) Brackett of Chambersburg; two sons, Douglas Strother of Pittsfield and Michael (wife Marcia) Strother of Quincy; 13 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; four sisters, Ina Frazier of Pittsfield, Darla Motley of Hannibal, Mo., Sue Strother of Denver, Colo. and Linda Bernier of Dallas, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandchild; and a great grandchild. Mr. Strother was a graduate of Kinderhook High School in Kinderhook. He enlisted in the U.S. Army serving two tours of duty in Vietnam and receiving two Bronze Star of Valor medals. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1973 after serving 20 years. He was a past employee of Little Jess Jeep Eagle, as well as Harris Broadcasting Co., and more recently St. John Anglican Church all in Quincy. He was a member of the Payson Masonic Lodge. He was an auto enthusiast. He loved to work on old cars restoring many cars over his lifetime. He also enjoyed carpentry and woodworking. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Fr. Stephen Strawn officiating. "In The Garden" by the Statler Bro's, "Go Rest High" by Vince Gill, "Holes In The Floor of Heaven" by Collin Raye and "Daddy's Hands" by Holly Dunn were played. Burial was in Kinderhook Cemetery in Kinderhook, where graveside military rites will be conducted by the burial detail from Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. Honorary pallbearers were Jeff Griggs, Rick Dark and Caleb Brackett. Pallbearers were Dustin Strother, Brandon Strother, Tim Malone, Scot Hall, Trevor Anderson Larry Kendall, Derrick Nash and Chris McCoy

ROBERT E. STURGIS , 55, of Pleasant Hill , died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002, at his residence in Pleasant Hill . He was born July 12, 1947 in St. Louis , Mo. to Robert Earl Sr. and Mildred Jean Hartsock Sturgis. He was a U.S. Army veteran and an avid and accomplished table tennis player. He was an electrician with the I.B.E.W. Union Local 1 in St. Louis for many years. Survivors are his mother, Jean Sturgis of Pleasant Hill ; one daughter, Shannon Sturgis of St. Louis ; and two brothers, Jeff Sturgis of Newtown , Pa. and Scott Sturgis of St. Charles , Mo. He was preceded in death by his father. Graveside services were conducted Saturday, Aug. 24, at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill , by Rev. Leonard Castleman and Rev. Jim Kilson. Memorials may be made to the Crescent Heights Cemetery Association. Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill handled the arrangements.

BURR H. SWAN - (Jacksonville Oct. 14) - Furneral services for Burr H. Swan, editor of the Pike County Republican, who died at Passavant hospital here Thursday (13 October 1927), will be held at the Christian Church in Pittsfield Sunday afternoon.
Decatur Evening Herald 14 October 1927

RICHARD K. SWAN - 51, of Pearl, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Born July 11, 1957 in Jerseyville, he was the son of James F. Swan and the late Jennie Lou (Gresham) Swan. Surviving are two sisters, Betty Butler of Pearl and Peggy Shields of New Salem; two half brothers, Jim and Tony Swan; a half sister, Terry; stepmother, Daisy Swan of Batchtown; a grandson, Cody Guthrie; a special care giver, Rachel Toelke of Milton; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Amy Jo Guthrie. Visitation was held Saturday at Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Pearl. The funeral was conducted Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 at Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Pearl with Rev. Wilson Ramsey officiating. Burial was in Green Pond Cemetery in Pearl.
Contributed by Billie Browning