CORA L. (FRANKLIN) SACKETT , 91 of Pittsfield, died Sunday, August 12, 1984 in Barry Community Care Center. Mrs. Sackett was born April 27, 1893, in Pike county near Nebo, a daughter of Marshall and Hattie Harlow Franklin. She married Mert S. Sackett June 29, 1922, in Pittsfield. He died in 1954. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Pittsfield. Surviving are four sons, Russell of Pittsfield, Lacy and Willis, both of Los Angeles, Calif., and Willard of Yates City; five daughters, Mary Borrowman of Griggsville, Lula Mae Bradshaw of Barry, Juanita Miller of Pittsfield, and Cora Watts and Myrtle Tharp, both of Nebo; 30 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 pm today, Wednesday, in Gill-Lummis Funeral Home in Barry, The Rev. Frank Claybourne officiating. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Barry Community Care Center or the donor's choice.

WILLIAM PRESTON SARGENT was born December 31, 1824, in Worcester Co., MA. His parents were William & Polly Frost Sargent. At the age of 12 years he came with his parents to Illinois and located at Summer Hill. As a youth he worked for Luther Stebbins in the pioneer plow factory of Pike County, and one of the relics of early days in this county which he preserved was one of the plows made in this factory. His father built a water mill on six mile creek east of Summer Hill and for several years worked in this mill." In 1847 he went to Bedford and engaged to work for Silas A. Chandler, who then ran a water mill. He worked for Mr. Chandler for 6 years and in 1852 was united in marriage with Harriet Eliza Chandler, the daughter of his employer. To this union 9 children were born; 3 only of them survive him; William O., Harriet E. Landess, and Martha A. Bauer, all of Bedford. His widow also survives." The deceased has been in poor health, owing to the infirmities of old age, for several years, yet retained the use of his facilities to the end. A few days before his death he realized that the end was near and calmly made arrangements for his funeral. For 59 years he lived at Bedford, and during his active business life was prominent in its affairs. At the ripe old age of 81 years he peacefully laid down the cares of life, and another of Pike County's pioneers has gone to his reward."
From Greg Land - Rootsweb World Connect

LOGAN SAPP died about 8 o'clock Monday evening at the home of his son Glen Allen Sapp in Quincy. He had suffered with a heart ailment for the past two years or more, but had been able to work up until last Wednesday in Quincy. The body was brought to the Plattner Chapel in this city where funeral services will be held at 2 Thursday afternoon, with burial in Wells cemetery at Pleasant Hill. He is survived by his wife, the former Hazel Catlett; three sons and one daughter, Robert L. Sapp, Pittsfield; Mrs. Mary Lou Hindbaugh, St. Louis; Logan Sapp, Baylis, and Glen Allen Sapp, Quincy. He is also survived by three brothers and two sisters, Leslie, Barry; Gerald, Detroit; Rollo, Martinsburg; Mrs. James Keller, New Canton and Mrs. Hazel Wells, Louisiana, Mo. Mr. Sapp was born Sept. 9, 1902 and had always lived in the Pleasant Hill community before going to Quincy.

MARY (SHULER) SCARBOROUGH , Virgil Scarborough and Mrs. Lenna Ellis of this city received word Sunday of the death of their mother, Mrs. Mary Scarborough who died Saturday night at the home of her daughter, Grace Foreman in Salem, Oregon. Mrs. Scar­borough was 96 years old last Septem­ber 26, 1953 and has been very low the past two weeks. The body is being brought here for burial and will arrive in St Louis Thursday. Funeral services will be held in the Detroit Christian Church on Friday afternoon at 2:30 and burial will be at the side of her husband in Blue River cemetery. Mrs. Scarborough was Mary Shuler and was married to Walter Scarborough and they lived in Detroit until his death in 1904. Mrs. Scarborough left Pike county in 1918 going to North Dakota for awhile and then went on to Oregon with her daughter, Mrs. Foreman. She is survived by four children, Virgil and Mrs. Ellis of this city, Mrs. Imo Sneeden of McMinnville, Ore. and Mrs. Grace Foreman of Salem, Oregon. Mrs. Sneeden and Mrs. Foreman are coming for the funeral. She is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Scarborough was a remarkable woman, keeping a keen interest in af­fairs, liking to read and listen to the radio. Until she became so frail, she liked to help around the house and did unusually well for one of her years.
Submitted by Delaine Donaldson - The Democrat-Times, Pittsfield, Illinois May 1954

MARY OGLE (ADAMS) SCHAECHER , 102, of Bowling Green, died at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at Moore-Pike Nursing Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today at Sterne Funeral Home in Louisiana. Burial will be at Miller Cemetery in Rockport, Ill. Mrs. Schaecher was born July 5, 1904, in New London to William and Stella Rubart Adams. Survivors include one son, Kenneth Ogle and wife, Grace; one daughter, Imogene Unverferth and husband, Clyde; several nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Gussie Ogle and Carl Ogle; one daughter, Juanita Ogle Griffin; and one grandson, Michael Ogle.

CARROLL E. SCHLIEPER , 93, of Pittsfield died Friday, July 1, 2005, at the Pittsfield Manor. He was born September 25, 1911, to John E. and Hattie Day Harpole Schlieper in Hamburg, IL. He married Verna Zumwalt on July 23, 1938, in Bowling Green, Missouri, and she survives. He was a farmer, and also did logger and timberwork. He was also a school bus driver for the Pearl Schools. He was a member of the Greenpond Christian Church. Carroll loved coon hunting and mushrooming. He raised Trail Riding Horses. He loved to tell stories and visit with family and friends. Survivors: his wife: Verna; three sons: Carroll Jr. “Duke” (Carol A.) Schlieper of Pittsfield, Il; Gene (Nancy) Schlieper of Magdaline, New Mexico; and Danny (friend, Deanna) Schlieper of Nebo, IL.; Six daughters: Mrs. Ona Day (Harold) Johnston of Pittsfield, IL; Mrs. Shirley (Tom) Purney of Henderson, NV; Mrs. Judy Sokolis of Springfield, IL; Mrs. Martha (Larry) Woodward of Pittsfield, IL; Mrs. Debbie (Tom) Robinson of Pittsfield, IL; and Mrs. Cindy Reveal (special friend, Randy Eskew) of Pittsfield, IL. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren and 37 great grand grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers: Marion, Paul, Clarence, and Cecil Schlieper and six sisters: Frances, Lena, Pauline, Mildred, Ocie, and Artie. He was also preceded in death by two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 5, 2005, 10:30 A.M. at the Greenpond Christian Church, with Reverend Gary Dice and Jason Smith officiating. Visitation will Monday, July 4, 2005 from 4 – 8 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. Burial will be at the Greenpond Cemetery, Pearl IL.

CECIL H. SCHLIEPER , 76, a retired operating engineer of Pittsfield, died Tuesday evening (June 7, 1994) in Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. A Pearl native, Mr. Schlieper was born Dec. 18, 1917, a son of John and Hattie Harpole Schlieper. He married Joean Bauser Sept. 27, 1969, in Pittsfield. She survives. Mr. Schlieper was an operating engineer for Local 965 before retiring and was a member of the Pittsfield Nazarene Church, Pittsfield American Legion Post 152 and the National Rifle Association. He was an Army staff sergeant during the World War II, was an avid sportsman and enjoyed woorworking. Survivors also include, a son David of Moundsville, W. Va.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. David (Brenda) Ottwell of Milton, a stepson, Dale Howland of Taylorville, four sisters, Lena Carey of Plasade, Neb., Mildred Goeway of Nebo, Pauline Springer of Pittsfield and Ocie Zumwalt of Griggsville, a brother, Carroll Schlieper Sr. of Milton; five grandchildren; and four stepgrandchildren. Mr. Schlieper was preceded in death bby two sisters, Francis Pruett and Artie Howland, and three brothers, Marion, Paul, and clarence Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield by the Rev. Thomas Hill. Burial with military rites by American Legion Post 152 will be in Green Pond Cemetery. Visitation will be held 3-8 tonight with family meeting friends after 6 in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Pittsfield Nazarene Church Building Fund.
Contributed by Debbie Lee from Quincy Herald Whig - (Adams County Host)

VERNA A. (ZUMWALT) SCHLIEPER , 87, Pittsfield died Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at the Pittsfield Manor. She was born Nov. 11, 1920, to Ched and Ona Henderson Zumwalt in Nebo. She married Carroll Schlieper July 23, 1938, in Bowling Green, Mo., and he preceded her in death July 1, 2005. She was a housewife who cared for the elderly, cooked for East Pike School Lunch Program, and was a Unit # 10 School Bus Driver. She was a member of the Greenpond Christian Church. Verna was a member of the Greenpond Ladies Club and the Big Spring Saddle Club. She enjoyed horse­back riding, gardening, crocheting, and flower gardening. She loved her family and opened her home to all. There was never a stranger at her home. Vema was well known for her homemade biscuits. Survivors include three sons, Carroll Jr. "Duke" (Carol A.) Schlieper of Pittsfield; Gene (Nancy) Schlieper of Magdaline, N.M.; and Danny (companion, Deanna) Schlieper of Nebo; five daughters, Mrs. Ona Day Johnston of Pittsfield; Mrs. Shirley Pumey of Henderson, Nev.; Mrs. Judy Sokolis of Springfield, Mrs. Martha (Larry) Woodward of Pittsfield and Mrs. Debbie (Tom) Robinson of Pittsfield. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren and three great-great­grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll; a daughter, Cindy Reveal; a grandson, Larry Woodward, Jr.; a granddaughter, Cheryl Johnston; seven brothers, Kenneth, Keith, Hugh, Leland, Parker, Hal and Dean Zumwalt; and two sisters, Vera Pruett and Veda Pruett. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 9, 10:30 A.M. at the Greenpond Christian Church, with Reverend Rick Musgrove and Brother Jerry Edison officiating. A lunch will be served following the services at the Milton Christian Church Annex. Visitation will be held Friday, Aug. 8, from 4 — 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Burial will be at the Greenpond Cemetery, Pearl
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MAXINE (SUTTON) SCHNEPF , died Thursday July 31, 2008 at Blessing Hospital Quincy. She was born July 20, 1923 near New Canton to Albert Lee and Kizzy Leona Pelican Sutton. She married Carl Schnepf Sept. 18, 1943 at Palmyra MO and he preceded Oct. 6, 1987. She worked for the Barry Glove Factory. She was a member of the El Dara Christian Church. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, sewing crafts, cards, flowers, baby quilts. She won awards for hersewing craft work, and canning vegetables. Survivors include four sons, Joseph W., Quincy, Lyndle, Baylis, John and Raymond of Barry; four daughters, Mrs. Bill (Connie) Jojnessee, Milton, Mrs. Donald (Carolyn ( Shafffer, Glenarm, Mrs. Marvin (Dorothea) Smith, Nauvoo and Mrs. Dickie 9Brenda) Johnson, Pittsfield; one brother, Ira Sutton, Barry; three sisters, Mary Alice Bradshaw, Barry, Bonnie Jean Newell, Blue Springs MO and Donna Robinson, Grand Prairie TX; 13 grandchildren and six great grand children. Special thanks to her care givers, Jennie Johnson, Barbara Patterson, Carolyn Johnson, Cathy Test, Betty Reel, Becky Hull, Juanita Helms and Dr. Dan Evans and Renal Dialysis nurses in Pittsfield. She was preced by her husband Carl Schnepf; a son James, a grandson, Jerry Joe; sister Sadie and a brother Nathan. Services were August 4 at 2 p.m. at Niebur Funeral Home. Burial at Blue River Cemetery, Detroit.
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BILLIE G. SEALOCK , 72, of Nebo, died at 8:42 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2005 at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. He was born March 7, 1933 in Pleasant Hill to Howard William and Lavetta Beatrice Hartsock Sealock. He married Nancy Lou (Masterson) Sealock Dec. 3, 1960 who died Aug. 9, 1988. He later married Eilene Rodgers in July of 2002 and she survives. Mr. Sealock was retired from Stark Brothers Nursery, in Louisiana, Mo., where he was a longtime employee. He was of the Nazarene Faith and served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1961. He was an avid outdoorsman. Mr. Sealock is survived by his wife, Eilene, a daugher, Jennifer (husband Thomas) Parker of Nebo; two grandchildren Kristen Sealock and Dalton Parker both of Nebo; one brother, Charles Sealock of Kankakee; a sister Shirlene Stark of Leroy. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Nancy; a son, Mark Alan Sealock Aug. 8, 1991; a brother Larry Dean Sealock and an infant sister, Sharon. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 28 at 2 p.m. at the Ward Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill and burial, with military honors at the Nebo Cemetery in Nebo. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Ward Lummis Funeral Home.

FAMIE (ROWLEY) SEALOCK , 88, of Nebo, died Sunday morning, Dec. 29, 1963 at 8, in Couch Nursing Home in Pittsfield. She had formerly lived at Pleasant Hill and Nebo. She had lived in the nursing home for the past five years. Mrs. Sealock was born in Black Oak community in Martinsburg township, Feb. 5, 1875, a daughter of William J. and Hannah Blaine Rowley. She was a member of the Baptist church. She was married to William Sealock in 1893, who preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Alma Bradshaw of Hannibal, Mo., and Mrs. Maude Bowles of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; a son, Howard of Nebo; a sister, Mrs. Lilly Craft of Ashley, Mo.; a brother, Lee Rowley of Mishawaka, Ind.; nine grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Ward funeral chapel in Pleasant Hill Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 31, 1963 at 2. with the Rev. Robert G. Poor officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights cemetery.

LARRY DEAN SEALOCK , 67, of Nebo, died Tuesday, July 30, 2002, at his residence in Nebo. He was born June 7, 1935 in Pleasant Hill to Howard William and Lavetta Beatrice Hartsock Sealock. He married Wanda Rae Maricle on Oct. 3, 1992. She survives in Nebo. Survivors are four sons, Larry A. Sealock of Nebo, Russ Sealock of Detroit, Richard Sealock of Carthage and Daniel Mulford of Pittsfield; eight daughters, Bonnie Purvis of Paducah, Ky., Sherri Musarri of West Allis, Wis., Cindy Sealock of Paducah, Ky. Monica Tatham of Bloomington, Annette Mulford of Belleview, Mari Ann Stoecker of Macomb, Samantha Daniels of Nebo, and Tabatha Mulford of Nebo; two brothers, Bill Sealock of Nebo and Charles Sealock of Kankakee; one sister, Shirlene Stark of LeRoy; 30 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister, Sharon Susan, and a nephew, Mark Sealock. He was employed by Sisbro, Inc. in Quincy for 10 years and was a member of the Nebo Church of the Nazarene. Funeral services were Friday, Aug. 2, at Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, conducted by Rev. Larry Stivers. Cremation rites were accorded following the services. Memorials are suggested to the charity or organization of the donor's choice.

LILLIAN IDELLE (BROWNING) SECREST , 88, of Perry, died Tuesday evening, Oct. 3, 2006, at Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville . She was born Sept. 17, 1918, near Chambersburg , daughter of the late Asa and Nora Fagan Browning. She married Glenn H. Secrest on July 9, 1940, in Chambersburg , and he preceded her in death on Feb. 18, 2004. Surviving are 3 daughters, Barbara Kay Secrest of Perry, Carolyn Tenhouse and husband Richard of Quincy, and Rosemary Waters and Lynn of Chambersburg; 3 grandchildren, Julie Waters Holaway and husband Mark of Jacksonville, Murray Glenn Waters and wife Alissa of Griggsville, and Cindy Tenhouse of Quincy; 5 great grandchildren, Katelyn Rose, Caleb Andrew, and Hunter Glenn Holaway, all of Jacksonville, and Ashley Renee Waters and Kyle Evan Waters, both of Griggsville; a sister in law, Marjorie Thompson of Lakeland, Fla and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a brother, Floyd Browning. She attended Summitt School near Chambersburg, where she met her future husband and was a 1936 graduate of Chambersburg High School . She farmed alongside her husband for 50 years on the family farm northeast of Perry. Living in the Perry community her entire life, in 1988, she and her husband were Perry's honored citizens. Mrs. Secrest was a devoted Christian and a member of Chambersburg Christian Church where she taught Sunday School. She was a past 4H leader and a past member of Pike County Home Extension and Perry Garden Club and loved to garden. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a loving example to everyone who knew her. Funeral services were at 10 am Saturday at the Chambersburg Christian Church. Burial was in McCord Cemetery in Perry. Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville handled arrangements. Memorials are suggested to Chambersburg Christian Church, Perry Cemetery Association or the Dorsey-Browning Cemetery .

HELEN (DOUGLAS) SEIBERT - Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Seibert, formerly of Detroit and more recently a resident of Griggsville, were held at 2 pm Tuesday at Sutter Funeral home, Pittsfield, with Rev. Dean Stanberry officiating. Interment was in Blue River Cemetery, south of Detroit. Mrs. Seibert, 82, died at 9:30 am Sunday, Aug. 2, 1970 in Illini hospital. Born March 20, 1887 in Pittsfield, Helen Douglas was the daughter of C.M. and Matilda Douglas. She was married Feb. 11, 1908 to George Seibert who preceded her in death in February of 1963. She is survived by four nephews.

ADA V. (SITTLER) SEYBOLD , 76, of Washington and formerly of Pittsfield, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at Rosewood Care Center in East Peoria. She was born Aug. 2, 1932 in Pittsfield to the late Charles and Celia Bagent Sittler. After the death of her parents she was raised and cared for by uncle and aunt Julius and Ada Sittler Heck. She married Gene Seybold Oct. 21, 1951 in Pittsfield. She is survived by a daughter, Jan Raney and husband Jim and grandson, Joe Raney, all of Washington; two nieces, Kay Divan and husband Bob of Rushville and Suzanne Bedrava and husband, George of Noblesville, Ind.; four great-nieces; and four great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Maureen Parker and Melvina Kemp. During her life, Ada enjoyed living in Pittsfield, Carthage, Jacksonville, Clayton and finally Washington. While in Pittsfield was active at the First Methodist Church, enjoyed square dancing and traveling. She made friends in all the places she lived from the bowling league in Carthage, 4-H leadership in Jacksonville, the faculty at Clatyon Grade School and Leisure Acres Home in Washington. In her later years enjoyed spending time with her grandson and gardening. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Pittsfield United Methodist Church in Pittsfield. Burial will follow in Pittsfield West Cemetery
Contributed by Billie Browning

ALICE SEYBOLD , 96, of Springfield, died Sunday Aug. 10, 2008 at Lewis Memorial Nursing Home in Springfield. She married George H. Seybold and he preceded her in death Jan. 2, 1999. She is survived by two daughters, Margaret Ann Jennings of Springfield and Mad ean Wagner of Billings, Mt.; one son and daughter- in-law, Gene and Doris Seybold of Minnesota; one brother, Bert Doane of Sedalia, Mo.; seven grandchil­dren, Jackie and Phil Harris of Springfield, Cindy and Jerry Johnson of Waverly, Mindy and Bob Heaps of Parker, Colo., Penny and Vic VillaIva of Cheyenne, Wyo., Jan and Jim Raney of Washington, Trina and John Higgins and Theresa Wagner, all of Billings, Mt.; 13 great-grandchildren and five great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Imogene Doane Seybold. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Berlin, with Fr. Angel Seria officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Pittsfield West Cemetery in Pittsfield. In lieu of flowers

CHARLES R. SEYBOLD , 89, of Pittsfield died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield. He was born Oct. 22, 1919 in New Salem to Charles E and Hattie Root Seybold. He served his country in WWII in the Army Air Corp. plus Korea Conflict. He married Elaine Burlingham July 1, 1942 in Bowling Green, Mo. and she preceded Feb. 2, 1942. He later married Bertha Crossman Oct. 22, 1995 at the Pittsfield United Methodist Church Courtyard and she survives. Charlie real love was farming. He drove a truck and farmed with his father prior to WWII. He farmed near Detroit and in later years he retired there. He opened the Lowry Motel, sold furniture at Watson Furniture. He owned Cannon's Ice Cream Parlor, security guard Eaton Maufac. Co., in Battle Creek, Mich., Country Co. Ins. Agent, owned Seybold Apple & Peach Orchard at Pearl, and Seybold Candy and Tobacco, Co. Charles was a member the United Methodist Church in Pittsfield, Pittsfield American Legion Post 152 and drill squad, Pittsfield Lodge 790 A.F. & A.M., 55 year member, Ansar Shrine Temple & Legion of Honor, Pike County Shrine Club, Pike County Farm Bureau. Enjoyed fishing in Wisconsin, gardening and fruit trees, enjoyed going to Texas in Winter, and hunting quail. Survivors include his wife, Bertha Seybold; two sons, Charles D. (Carol) Seybold of Pittsfield and Craig (Lacy) Seybold, Austin, Texas; one step daughter, Joyce Cano, Independence, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Frances Wuelfing, Quincy; two grandsons, Rob and Scott Seybold, both of Pittsfield; two step grandchildren, Angela and Patrick. He was preceded his first wife, Elaine Seybold, a stepson Gerald Crossman, two brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 7, at 11 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield with Rev. Linda Peyla officiating. Masonic services will be held at 11 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home prior to the funeral. Burial will be at the West Cemetery in Pittsfield. Lunch will be served after the services at Orr Hall, United Methodist Church, Pittsfield. Visitation will be held 9-11 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorials are to the Pittsfield Untied Methodist Church or Pittsfield American Legion Post #152.
Contributed by Billie Browning

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.

CAROL ANN (THOMAS) SHIREMAN , 65, of Quincy, died at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday (June 20, 2000) in her home. Born Jan. 11, 1935, near Pleasant Hill, Mrs. Shireman was a daughter of John Leon and Carol Guthrie Thomas. She married Myrl Shireman on May 16, 1953, in Davidson, Okla. He survives. Mrs. Shireman was a secretary at Quincy Senior High School for more than 20 years. She was a member of Women in Education and the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Pleasant Hill. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed traveling, decorating her home and shopping. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Steve Shireman of Quincy, Jeff Shireman and his wife Susan, of Pittsfield, and Brock Shireman and his wife, Amy, of Merrillville, Ind; a granddaughter Emily Shireman of Scottsdale Ariz; her mother, Carol Thomas of Pleasant Hill; a sister, Meribeth Smith of Pleasant Hill; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Shireman was preceded in death by her father; and a brother Jack Thomas. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the Ward-Lummis Home in Pleasant Hill by Elder Lee Ourth. Burial will be in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the family meeting friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to Blessing Foundation for Hospice, the Quincy Foundation for Quality Education or the Pleasant Hill Education Foundation.

ELLA (VORHEES) SHOEMAKER , was born at Mine Brook, Somerset county, New Jersey, on the 21st day of January, 1825. She was the fifth of eleven children of Granet Vorhees and Sarah Whitaker, and although all of this large family grew to manhood and womanhood, she was spared to outlive all the others, her last brother having passed away only a month before her. Her early life was spent in the bustling activities of an old fashioned farm. For two years she served as teacher in the neighboring district school. At the age of 29 she was married of John S. Falmly, of Phickemin. In 1860, when the elder of her two sons was but 3 years old, her husband was accidentally killed. Three years later she married Benjamin T. Shoemaker, of Someville. Four children, Lillina, Ella, Gabrella and Rephael, were born of this union. In February 1868, the family moved to a farm near Perry. After the death of Mr. Shoemaker, in October, 1872, the management of her farm and rearing of her six children devolved solely upon her, duties that she discharged with rare fidelity. In 1885 she retired from the farm, and has since lived with her children in Griggsville, Normal and Perry. Mrs. Shoemaker led a busy life for, besides the care and nurture of her children she had no small share in the bringing up of her nine step children, all of whom held her in most affectionate esteem. Yet in the midst of the engrossing cares of this household she always found time for the care of flowers, for needlework and her extensive reading. Her ancestors were chiefly of the Holland Dutch stock that, during the Reformation endured and suffered because of their Protestant faith. To their religion was the greatest interest of life. Her people were constant readers of the Bible, and of our best religious literature. From early childhood until the infirmities of age made it no longer possible, she was a regular and punctual attendant upon Divine service. Her faith was a part of her nature undisturbed by doubts and misgivings, a serene confidence in Him who doeth all things well. The funeral wass held Friday morning from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Garette Reynolds, at 10 o’clock, Rev. Gossard officiating. Relatives attending from out of town were: Prof. and Mrs. David Feimley, of Normal, Ill.; John S. Felmly, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hoyt, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Butterfield, Miss Katherine Shoemaker and Miss Nancie Gibbs, of Griggsville.
Transcribed and submitted by Delaine Donaldson - The Quincy Daily Whig, July 21, 1909

GEORGE W. SINKLEAR - The Press Friday contained a brief notice of the death of G. W. Sinklear of Pleasant Hill, Ill., which occurred Thursday night at 9:30 o'clock. The funeral services were conducted at the family residence Friday by Rev. Wright of Hannibal, who spoke beautifully of his life and character to a large concourse of genuine friends and the remains were laid to rest in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Had Mr. Sinklear of "Uncle Wash" as he was familiarly called, lived until April 4 he would have been 72 years old. He was a brother of Mrs. Q. M. Jump, formerly of this city, and she is the only one left of a family of eleven. The whole town of Pleasant Hill mourns for him. He was everybody's friend old and young and had always a kind word for everyone and would have shared his last cent with any stranger who might have asked it. The public school was dismissed that the children might look upon his dear old face for the last time. Had he possessed the wealth of the Goulds no more tender devotion could have been shown him by everyone. He was "Grandpa" and "Uncle Wash" to old and young, faithful, kind and true to all mankind. He had carried the mail at Pleasant Hill for the past four years and even the train messengers sent him kind messages each day. His disease was heart trouble and he was ill but two weeks.
Contributed by Marcia McQuaid

CHARLES SKIRVIN , 94, of Louisiana and formerly of Pleasant Hill, Ill., died at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006, at Pike County Memorial Hospital in Louisiana. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2006 at Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, Ill. Bill Bouyea will officiate. Burial will be at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation will be from noon until time of services Friday at the funeral home. Mr. Skirvin was born Aug. 28, 1911, near Belleview, Ill., to John Lester and Dena Mae Bouyea Skirvin. He was married to Frances A. Pritchett on May 5, 1939, in Mexico. She survives. Other survivors include four sons, Douglas Skirvin of Clarksville, Larry Skirvin of rural Pleasant Hill, Ill., Lonnie Skirvin of rural Kampsville, Ill., and Charles Skirvin Jr. of rural Nebo, Ill.; three daughters, Joan Myers and Beverly Yokem, both of Louisiana, and Ruth Ellen Poyner of Pittsfield, Ill.; two brothers; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.

PHYLLIS K. SKIRVIN ,53, of Pleasant Hill, formerly of Washington, D.C., died Friday evening (June 6, 1997) in her home. Miss Skirvin was born Nov. 2, 1943, in Clarksville, Mo., a daughter of Charles Vinton and Frances A. Pritchett Skirvin. A 1962 graduate of Pleasant Hill High School, Miss Skirvin had worked for 23 years as a legal secretary for the law firm of Levine and Rosenstein in Washing­ton, D.C. She retired due to ill health. She was a member of First Christian Church in Washington and enjoyed foreign travel. Survivors include her parents of Pleasant Hill; four brothers, Douglas Skirvin of Clarksville, Lonnie Skirvin of Kampsville, Larry 0Skirvin of Pleasant Hill and Charles Skirvin Jr. of Nebo; and three sisters, Joan Garrett of Pleasant Hill, Ruth Ellen Poyner of Mazon and Beverly Yokem of Louisiana, Mo. Services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Ward­Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill by Eldon Cook. Burial will be in Crescent Heights Cemetery
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WILLIAM SKIRVIN , 88, of Louisiana and formerly of Clarksville, died March 22, 2006, at Maple Grove Lodge Nursing Home in Louisiana. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2006 at Collier Funeral Home in Clarksville. The Rev. Gene Stewart will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery near Clarksville. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until time of services Saturday at the funeral home. Mr. Skirvin was born March 2, 1918, in Hamburg, Ill., to John L. and Dena Mae Bouyea Skirvin. He was married to Alberta Peuterbaugh for 30 years. He later married Charlie Dean Walker on Dec. 1, 1972. She preceded him in death in June 1982. Survivors include one daughter, Jeanie Bass of Boone, Iowa; seven grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; and one brother, Robert Skirvin. He was preceded in death by tw128 o sons; a daughter; and three brothers.

NORM STAFF , of St. Charles, Mo., and formerly of Pittsfield, died Sunday, July 13, 2008 at his residence. He is survived by his wife Patti Durall Staff (formerly of Barry), son Michael (Jennifer) Staff of Quincy, Jennifer (Vincent) Sapp, Kelly (Romulo) Aquino; dear Papa of Nicholas, Luci, Jade, Romy, Gretchen and Ayden. Visitation at Church of the Shepard, 1601 Woodstone Dr., (St. Charles) Thursday, July 17 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. concluding with funeral service at 12:30 p.m. Interment St. John U.C.C. Cemetery (St. Charles). There will be celebration of life at the Camp Auto Museum in Chesterfield, Mo., Thursday following the services from 3-6 p.m
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OMER WRAY STARR , 88, of 329 Rusche Ave. passed away at 5:50 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at his home. He was born Dec. 23, 1919, in Hannibal, Mo. He was one of six children born to Omer and Jessie (Kolb) Starr. Wray started farming as a young boy while managing to attend and complete his 12 years of school and graduate. Farming was his way of life until being drafted into the army for the war. During that time, he married Marjorie Florine Blair on May 29, 1941, in New Mexico, Mo. She survives. They had been married for 67 years. Also surviving are two daughters, Twila (Jim) Caraway of Creve Coeur and Teresa Langan of Peoria; two sons, Greg (Christina) Starr of Congerville and Wayne Starr of Creve Coeur; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Eileen Waite of Louisiana, Mo. When Wray came to Peoria, he was hired by Caterpillar, Inc. as a welder. He retired after 31 years of service. During this time, he worked part time farming in the Eureka and Washington areas. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II. Wray was a devoted husband and a great dad. He never met a stranger and would do anything he could to help anybody. He was quite the character; quick witted, he had a great sense of humor, loved many people. He could tell you true stories of his life that should have been made into a book. He and his wife attended church at East Peoria Church of Christ for many years. Wray will be deeply missed by many. His graveside funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Parklawn Cemetery in Barry, Ill., where military rites will be provided by the United States Army and the Barry American Legion Post 222. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2008, at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Creve Coeur Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to East Peoria Church of Christ, 520 Arnold Road, East Peoria, IL 61611; or to the American Cancer Society, 4234 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria, IL 61614.

SELBY F. STARK , was born October 28, 1859, Pike county, Ills., and came to Malheur county, Or., in 1880. He was married in 1897 to Anna Dunor Burns of Chicago. With the exception of a brief residence in Weiser he has spent the last 25 years in Malheur county. He moved to Payette last April and was engaged in real estate business with Mr. Russell, being interested in lands and an irrigation project on Dead Ox Flat. He was well and favorably known and was held in live and esteem in his home circle. About July 15 he began ailing with what was probably walking typhoid. Dr. Avey was called July 25. He was assisted in the case by Dr. J. C. Woodward. It developed into cerebral meningitis and passed beyond the control of medical skill. His parents came August 6. The nurses, neighbors and friends did all they could to relieve his suffering but death claimed him. At 10:50 Friday morning August 1 he passed away. He leaves besides his parents, his wife and two little boys, two brothers, two sisters and other relatives and many friends. He made a profession of faith in Christ when a boy, and on his dying bed said he was not afraid to die. He asked his father to take care of the little boys. He said he was crossing through the river Jordon and would like to take his wife with him but would wait for her in heaven. He was buried from the Baptist church at 10:30 o'clock Saturday morning. The funeral discourse by Pastor Dulin was from the test: "All things work together for good to them that live God." After which the remains were laid to rest in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)
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LEWIS A. STEARNS for 58 years a resident of Barry, died at his home in this city Monday morning, about four o'clock, following a short illness. Mr Stearns had no doubt been in failing health longer than he made it known to his immediate family. Two months ago it was known that he was suffering from some trouble with his throat and he was taken to a specialist in Quincy. He had been confined to his bed only about three weeks. Lewis Adelbert Stearns was born in Leonardsville, New York, on Feb 2, 1846, came to Illinois in 1866 and located in Barry. In 1868 he was married to Alice Power, a native of Marietta, Ohio who was in Illinois at that time. After their marriage they continued to make this city their home. Mr and Mrs. Stearns were parents of four children, three of whom survive. The living are Mrs. Ora A. Palmer,Henrietta, Texas; Bessie Strubinger, Pittsfield RFD; HA Stearns, Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Strubinger lived with her father until after her marriage a few years ago and since then he has lived alone. Mrs. Strubinger would come home frequently and stay several days at a time with her father and care for him. He could have had a home with any of his children, but he preferred to stay alone in his home he loved so well. He was contented and happy when among his old friends. he was loved by every child in the neighborhood as he always made a fuss over the little ones. Every day Mr. Stearns would walk down town and spend hours talking with his friends. he was a pleasant, kind hearted man, with a good word for everyone and a merry greeting to all. In 1866 Mr. Stearns opened a butcher shop, associated with George Brown and the business continued until 1893. He was widely known as a fair and honest man. Mr. Stearns was greatly attached to his home. he loved his children and was an indulgent father and in turn his children loved him. Mrs. Palmer was called from her home in Texas and together with Mrs. Strubinger, have been caring for him. The son, H. A. Stearns, also came and was here for a few days, but account of urgent business was compelled to return home. He came back to attend the funeral. Mrs. Stearns preceded her husband in death about thirty years ago and with exception of his three children there are very few of his near relatives surviving. Funeral services will be held from the family home at three o'clock this Wednesday afternoon in charge of Rev. T. Elmer Jones, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Barry. Internment will be made in the Barry Cemetery.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge -Barry Adage Obituary November 26, 1924, Barry, Illinois for November 24, 1924

SOPHIA ALICE (POWERS) STEARNS was born at French Grant, Scioto County, Ohio June 12, 1848. She was married to LA Stearns May 26, 1848. To them was born four children, three of whom survive her. She departed this life, June 11, 1894. Had she lived until today she would have been 46 years old. The funeral services of Mrs. Stearns was conducted at the family home by Rev. McElfresh Tuesday afternoon.
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OLIVER MILTON STEFFA , 93, of Pittsfield died Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Eastside Care Center in Pittsfield. He was born Aug. 4, 1914 in Humboldt, Iowa the son of the late John Milton and Lizzie Myers Steffa He married Dorothy McCallum Zeilinger Aug. 31, 1945 in Sommerville, Mass. She preceded him in death in 2006, also preceding him in death were four sisters, Hazel Birnbaumer, Mary Huss, Edith Farmer, Geneva Kaufman, and a brother, Clarence Steffa. Mr. Steffa was a 1933 graduate of Renwick High School. He worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps 1934-35. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1936 and served until 1956 retiring as a Chief Petty Officer and chief Boilerman. He served aboard the USS Tuscaloosa, Baltimore, Columbus, Rochester, Albany, Dortch. In 1944 while aboard the USS Baltimore in Juneau, Alaska, he was honored to be able to fish with President Franklin D. Roosevelt. After fishing the President gave his fishing pole to Mr. Steffa. After retiring from the Navy in 1956 he was employed by Corn Belt Power Company in Humboldt, Iowa, and then in 1966 with Western Illinois Power Coop as assistant plant superintendent. He retired in 1980 as plant superintendent. His memberships included Pittsfield American Legion, Retired Enlisted Assoc. Fleet Reserve Assoc. a Plank owner at the Navy Memorial, Founders Registry Member of FDR Memorial, and Charter Member of the National WWII Memorial all in Washington, DC He enjoyed bowling and gardening. Surviving is a son, Robert Steffa of Springfield; two daughterss Becky Steffa of Hannibal and Roberta (husband Randy) Shoemaker of Griggsville; and one grandson, Tony DeJaynes of Springfield. Funeral services were held at 11 am Tuesday July 15 at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery. The family met with friends from 10 am until the time of the service Tuesday
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ELLA LEE STERNE , 78, of Louisiana, Mo. died June 13, 2008, at her home. She was born Feb. 14, 1930 in Adams County to Harry E. and Dollie E. (Wagy) Deitert. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Louisiana. Survivors include David Sterne, husband, Louisiana; a daughter, Susan Whitaker and husband Mike, Bowling Green, Mo.; a son Rick Williams and wife Jackie, Rockport; a son, Charles David Sterne and wife Glenda, Arlington, Texas; a daughter, Cara Wendel and husband Kevin, Oak Grove, Mo.; a son, Harold Stern and wife Jackie, Moreno Valley, Calif.; a son, Darryl Sterne and wife Linda, Mesquite, Texas; a sister, Mary Dolbeare, Barry; 22 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; mother-in-law and close friend, Pat Sterne, Louisiana; three brother-in-laws and two sisters-in-laws. Preceded in death by her parents, sister Helen Malone and sister Thelma Bainter. Visitation was held Tuesday June 17, at Sterne Funeral Home, Louisiana. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 18, at the First Christian Church, Louisiana, with burial at the Riverview Cemetery, Louisiana, with Rev. Gail Aurand and Rev. Al boatman officiating. Pallbearers were John Wood, James Coleman, Dustin Brown, Brandon Brown, Harold Sterne II, Gene Sterne and Evan Hamilton. Memorials are to the Pike County Home Health and Hospice or First Christian Church, Louisiana, MO. Donations may be sent to the Sterne Funeral Home, 106 N. 3rd., Louisiana, MO 63353.
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CURTIS A. STEWARD , 59, of Pittsfield, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at the Illini Community Hospital Emergency Room, Pittsfield. He was born Feb. 4, 1950, in Hamburg, a son to Sylvester and Helen Blackorby Steward. He married Naomia L. Wannick May 22, 1970 in Jerseyville, and she survives. He worked for the Barry Community Care Center as a CNA and at County Market in Pittsfield. Curtis attended the Nazarene Church and the Assembly of God Church in Pearl. He enjoyed assembling model cars, fishing, tinkering with automobiles and spending time with grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Naomia; one son, Curtis A. Steward of Connecticut; three daughters, Nancy Swartz of Chamois, Mo., Sandy (Mike) Piper of Pittsfield and Amanda Steward of Pleasant Hill; one brother, Wayne Steward, Brighton; six sisters, Dorothy Steward, Carbondale, Marie McFarland, East Peoria, Doris Moore, Pekin, Ruthie Steward, Bloomington, Margaret (David) Ringhausen, Hardin and Patty Sue (Bill) Holland, Carbondale; and 12 grandchildren. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 2, at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, with visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Cremation rites will be accorded per his wishes.
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HARVEY MONROE STEWART , age 77, of Milton, formerly of Alton and White Hall, died Monday, June 30, 2008 at his residence. He was born Jan. 19, 1931 in Hillview, son of Walter Monroe and Harriett Sorrells Stewart. He married Lavina Cummings in 1971 at Alton and she preceded him in death in May of 1995. He had four children from a previous marriage, Johnny Wayne (wife Lois ) Stewart and Judy Ann (husband Lawrence) Lane, both of Pearl, Anna Mae (husband Ray) Weaver of Springfield, and a daughter who preceded him in death, Loveda Holly. Also surviving is his step-mother, Ethel Mae Stewart of Milton, grandchildren; J.W. Stewart, Tim and Ben Brecker, Christopher and Leanna Telkamp, Amy and Theresa Holly, and a sister Freida June (husband Wesley) Lewis of Alton. He was preceded in death by sisters Virginia Stepp, Leota Shank, and Norma Johnson. Mr. Stewart was a truck driver for Trans Petrol Trucking in Madison County for many years. He loved fishing, camping, and country music, and was an accomplished pool player, winning many trophies through the years. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2008 at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in White Hall with burial in White Hall Cemetery.
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RALPH STEWART , 86, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Grand View Funeral Home in Hannibal. The Rev. Steve Lake will officiate. Burial will be at Grandview Burial Park. Mr. Stewart died at 12:15 p.m. Feb 16, 1991, at the Boone County Hospital in Columbia. He was born Sept. 10, 1904, to Henry and Nellie Saxbury Stewart in Pike County, Ill. He was married to Mildred Boss on July 4, 1928. After her death, he married Helen Kirtlink Whitaker on Sept. 10, 1989, at the Salt River Christian Church. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, Eugene Stewart, New London, and Thomas Stewart, Benton, La.; one daughter Sue Keifer, Brevard, N.C.; one sister, Pansy Pickett, Hannibal; 23 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. Mr. Stewart was a retired farmer. He was a member of Salt River Christian Church, the New London Masonic Lodge and a charter member of the Mark Twain Chapter Demolay. Masonic services will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be John Bunn, Lee Kirtlink, Chris Stewart, Paul Keifer and John Stewart.

DONALD HUBERT STICE , 69, of Kinderhook , IL died Monday, October 26th at the Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal , Mo. He was born near Winchester , IL on June 16, 1940 to William Clyde and Ona Lee Hoots Stice. He married Rozilla Hoskins in Winchester , IL on August 25, 1959 and she survives. Donald was a pipefitter and worked out of the Local 562 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union at St. Louis . He worked from the union shop for over 30 years in 3 states before retiring in 1997. Mr. Stice was also a hobby farmer, working with his brother Kenneth on their farm near Baylis , IL . He also enjoyed Country and Western music and stock car races. Donald donated his corneas after his death to help others keep their sight. Survivors include his wife Rozilla, 2 sons, William Anthony “Tony” (wife Renee) Stice of Mahtomedi, Minnesota and Donald Wayne Stice of Barry. A daughter, Ona Gayle Stice of Barry survives along with a brother, Kenneth Stice of Jacksonville , IL . Donald is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Matthew, Michelle and Dalton Stice. He was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside services will be held at the Bloomfield Cemetery in Scott County, IL at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 31, 2009 . A visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry , IL on Saturday prior to the services. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. On-line condolences may be left at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is in charge of the arrangements.
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THERESA ROSETTA (ROBINSON) STICE , 78, of Winchester, died Tuesday afternoon, April 23, 2002, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville. She was born Nov. 27, 1923, in Pike County, the daughter of William and Anne Darmondy Robinson. She married Cordell Lee Stice Dec. 24, 1945, and he preceded her in death in 1991. She is survived by five sons, William (wife Amy) of Chatham, George of Whitehall, Victor (wife Joann) of Roodhouse, Kevin of Roodhouse, and Ray of Winchester; five daughters, Judy (husband Ron) Hadden of Cooperstown, Rosalee (husband, Cecil) Lyons of Alsey, Joyce Roberts of Winchester, Teresa Stice of Jacksonville and Sara (husband Matt) Peterson of Divernon; 17 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two brothers Jack (wife Helen) Robinson of Pittsfield and Joe (wife Pat) Robinson of Barry; ad several nieces and nephews. She was predeced in death by a son, Danny, and granddaughter, four brothers and four sisters. Mrs. Stice worked at Brown Shoe Co. in Pittsfield, Bound 0 Stay0Bound in Jacksonville and at the Jacksonville Developmental Center. She attended Colgate country school and Griggsville High School. She was a member of AFSCME Union local 38 and St. Mark's Church in Winchester. A funeral Mass was held Saturday at St. Mark's church in Winchester with burial at Winchester City Cemetery. Coonrod Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements with a prayer service held at 5:45 p.m. on Friday. Memorials are suggested to Diabetes Research or to St. Mark's Church.
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CATHERINE MARDELL (REEL) RACE SUTTON , 82, of Springfield, died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at St. Johns Hospital. She was born in Newburg Township near Detroit, the daughter of Truman and Bessie Elizabeth Hoos Reel. She graduated from Pittsfield High School, Pittsfield, in 1945. She then attended Western Illinois State College at Macomb, for two years. She moved to Springfield, and worked at Thrifty Drug Store prior to her marriage to James Richard Race Nov. 11, 1949. He proceeded her in death April 6, 1972. She married Jack J. Sutton, formerly of Griggsville, in Springfield, July 1, 1978. He proceeded her in death Sept. 20, 2005. Cay was employed at Sangamo Electric Company from the early 1960s until 1974. She was employed by the State of Illinois for 25 years, retiring April 1, 1999 as Systems Programming Manager for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Her daughters considered her a role model and admired her hard work and professional achievements. Cay treasured her grandchildren and all of their achievements. She had several loyal and dear friends and especially enjoyed their lunches together. Her red cardinal collection was extensive and held a place of honor in her home. Frank Sinatra was her choice in music, but she also loved Elvis. Planting and nurturing flowers was one of her enjoyments in retirement. Surviving are her two daughters, Mary Elizabeth (Race) Welch (husband, Curt) of Austin, Texas and Carolyn Leigh Race Babb (husband, Babb) of Fort Myers, Fla. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Melissa Catherine Bottomley Gillespie of Oceanside, Calif., Michael Vincent Bottomley of Las Cruces, N. M., Tyler James, Alexandra Paige and Parker Cameron Welch of Austin, Texas; There are two great grandsons, Connor James and Aidan Michael Gillespie of Oceanside, Calif,; a sister-in-law, Shirley Blackburn; two nephews, Dennis and Jeffrey, four nieces, Laura, Andrea, Paula and Linda; several great nieces and nephews and cousins. She was proceded in death by her sister, Fola Margene Kiser of Pittsfield. Funeral Services will be held Friday, Sept. 11, at 12 p.m. at Bisch Funeral Home West in Springfield. Visitation will be prior to the services from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery
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FRANCIS S. SUTTON , 103, of Pleasant Hill, the oldest resident of Pike County died Sunday (Jan. 14, 1963) at 5:30 p.m. in Illini Hospital at Pittsfield. Services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Ward funeral chapel with the Rev. Joe Maynard officiating. Burial will be in Crescent Hts. cemetery. Mr. Sutton was aborn at Pleasant Hill, June 23, 1864, a son of Stephen F. and Martha Jane Crews. He was a charter member of the Church of Christ at Pleasant Hill. He retired in 1936 after working 48 years as a section foreman for the Chicago and Alton RR. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance Employes. He married Mary Caselander Wells May 29, 1890. She died in 1954. Surviving are two sons, Pearl L. Sutton of Esocndido CA and Evans A. Sutton of Bridgeport NE; a daughter Mrs. Darlene Taylor, at home; seven children and nine great-grandchildren.
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IRA SUTTON , 82, of Barry died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Mo. He was born Jan. 25, 1927 in New Canton to Albert Lee and Leona Pelican Sutton. He married Frances Schnepf, March 21, 1950 and she preceded him in death Jan. 30, 2005. Ira worked nearly 60 years on his parent's farm raising grain and livestock. He also worked at the Barry feed mill for a number of years and when he was younger he delivered coal in town. Mr. Sutton served in US Army during WWII. He loved talking to people, mushroom hunting and going to auctions. Survivors include two sons, Walter (wife Carrie) and David Sutton, all of Barry; a daughter, Marilyn (husband James) Behrensmeyer of Rockford; six grandchildren, Misty (husband Nathan) Blackorby of Quincy, Mathew, Adam and Kayla Sutton of Barry and Timothy and Christopher Behrensmeyer of Rockford; one great-granddaughter, Gabriella Blackorby of Quincy; two sisters, Bonnie (husband Dana) Newell of Blue Springs, Mo. and Donna Proffitt Robinson of Grand Prairie, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Frances, a son Gary; one brother, Nathan Sutton; and three sisters, Alice Hastings Bradshaw, Maxine Schnepf and Sadie White. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry with John Furniss officiating. Visitation was held Monday evening from 5 - 8 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Burial was at Park Lawn Cemetery following the services with graveside military rites by the Barry American Legion Post 222
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STEPHEN F. SUTTON , was born in Cumberland County KY July 28, 1834 and departed this life February 2, 1920 at the ripe old age of 85 years, 6 months and four days. He came to Illinois in the year 1852 - with his uncle, Nathan Stone with whom he made his home. His life was spent within two miels of where he died. He united in marriage toMartha Crews and to this union were born nine children - four with their mother preceeding him in death. He at one time was a member of the Baptist church in Pleasant Hill. Uncle Steve, as he was known by all, a very humble life, was a good neighbor, a loving husband and a kind and affectionate father. He was honored by all who knew him. He leaves to mourn his loss, 5 children, Mary Morgan ofIndiand, Jennie Reeves, Frances, Harvey and Gilbert all of this place and a host of relatives and friends. The funeral was held at the home, .. E. Galloway officiating. The cremains were .. in the Pleasant Hill cemetery.
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VELMA (TURNER) SUTTON , 86, died Thursday at the Fountain Court Care Center in Hannibal, MO. She was the daughter of Joe and Nina Mixer Turner and attended several country schools. She married Russel E. Sutton on Oct. 12, 1935, in Pittsfield. He died Jan. 17, 2002 Velma and her husband owned and operated the Barry food Locker and later the Westren Auto Store from which she retired. They had one daughter, two grandsons, three granddaughters and eleven great-grandchildren.

BRENDA PATRICIA SWANK , 60, of Verona, died March 2, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Swank was born May 20, 1947, in Hannibal. She was a registered nurse at Aurora Nursing Center and attended the Church of Christ in Monett. She married Robert Swank, and he preceded her in death January 6, 2008. Survivors include two sons, Anthony Buck of Brussels, Illinois, and David Buck of Verona; her mother, Hazel Patton Brooks Morriss of Hannibal; one brother, David Brooks of Hannibal; one sister, Kathy Brooks of Hannibal; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Brooks. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at the Church of Christ in Hannibal with Rodger Lane Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Greenpond Cemetery in Pearl, Illinois, under the direction of James O'Donnell Funeral Home of Hannibal. Memorial service will be 7 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at the Church of Christ in Monett.

JAMES SYKES - Word reached here yesterday by telegraph of the death of Dr. James Sykes at Mercedes, Tex., Thursday night, whither he and his wife went recently, as has been his wont for several winters, to look after his rice crop. The body will arrive here Monday and the funeral will take place at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, presumably at the family residence in Beverly.The report of Dr. Sykes' death was published in yesterday's Journal but at that time no particulars had been received. He was one of the best known men in the county and was well acquainted here in Quincy, where he had hosts of friends. He was a physician of prominence in this community for many years and a citizen who always stood high in the estimation of his associates. He had not been engaged in active practice of his profession for the past several years, and had spent his time in looking after his land interests, of which he had considerable in Texas and Minnesota.He was a member of the Kingston lodge of Masons, and Emmet Howard of this city will have charge of the burial rites, which will be attended by a number of his Quincy friends.Dr. Sykes had been fortunate in accumulating a goodly portion of this world's goods, but his finances were sadly crippled by the failure about two years ago of the Exchange bank at Barry, when he took it upon himself to make good a shortage of something like $90,000. His earnest and skillful management of the bank's affairs resulted in his saving thousands of dollars to the community, and reducing his own loss to something like $30,000.The deceased was born in this county, May 22, 1844, and became interested in the study of medicine at an early age. May 21, 1864, he graduated at the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Keokuk, being then but 20 years old. He was immediately commissioned surgeon in the army of the Cumberland. After serving two years in the South he was transferred to Custer's cavalry and served one year in the campaigns against the Indians on the plains, and was finally mustered out at Fort Dodge, Iowa, March 1, 1868.He then returned to Beverly, where he began to practice medicine, and there he had lived ever since. He was married to Miss Helen H. Godfrey in 1872 and they had four children, Mary, Eliza, Howard and Helen.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge - The Quincy Daily Journal Saturday March 5, 1910 page 12