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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.
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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
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

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.

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.

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.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge - Barry Adage June 13, 1894 Obituary, Barry, Illinois for June 12, 1894

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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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.
Contributed by Bilie Browning - Pike Press

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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