EVA D. (DENNISON) SANDERSON , 91, died on February 19, 2005 at 2:48 p.m. at the Liberty Village, Pittsfield, IL. She was born on April 12, 1913 in Milton, IL to Joseph and Ellen Hutton Denison. She married J. Kent Sanderson on January 27, 1934 in Milton, IL and he preceded her in 1982. She was a homemaker in her own home. She was an avid bowler. Survivors: one son, Kent (wife Mary Sue) of Manchester, MO., grandson Steve Sanderson of St. Peters, MO. and Ron Sanderson of Manchester, MO and a great grandson Nick Sanderson of St. Peters, MO and step grandchildren Chris and Kim LaBelle of St. Peters, MO., and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Preceded by her husband J. Kent Sanderson, and three brothers Leonard, Ben and Lyndle Denison. Private funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Bro. Jerry Edison officiating. Burial will be at the Smith Cemetery at Milton, IL. Memorials are to the Smith Cemetery in Milton. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the services.

IVAN NYE SCHEDIL , 45, of San Diego, Calif., died July 22, 2008 of non Hodgkin's Lymphoma at Zion Hospital in Kiser, Calif. He was born Dec.4, 1962 in Erie, Penn., to Manford Nye and Jeannette L. Goldsmith Schedel. He served his country in the United States Air Force. After retirement he then worked for the United States Navy at the Naval Air Station in Coronado, Calif. as a Pneudraulic Systems Specialist. His interests were many which include working on Volkswagens, mechanical and electrical work. He was a San Diego Padres fan. Survivors include his parents, Manford N. and Jeannette Schedel of Pittsfield and Chula Vista, Calif.; two sisters, Sallie Bowers of Pittsfield and Jennifer Sanford of Chula Vista; one niece, Brooke Sanford; and two nephews, Michael Bowers and Derrick Sanford; two aunts, Audrey Clements and Doris Ann Montgomery, both of Bryantown, Md. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law Daniel Bowers. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, at 10 a.m. at Pittsfield West Cemetery with Rev. John Ruzich officiating. Military funeral honors will be accorded by the Pittsfield American Legion Post 152 Drill Squad
Contributed by Billie Browning

RITA SUE (MOORE) SCHULZ , 62, of rural Barry, IL., died Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at the Barry Community Care Center. Mrs. Schulz was born January 27, 1943, in Hannibal, MO to Lyman and Eunice Miller Moore. She was married to her high school sweetheart of 44 years, Jerry E. Schulz, on June 4, 1961, at the United Methodist Church in Hull, he survives. Her first five children were raised on the family farm on Pike Ridge near New Canton. Mrs. Schulz was a Baptist by faith. She graduated from West Pike High School in 1961, and later Levering Hospital School of Nursing in Hannibal, MO. Rita was very involved in the Right To Life Movement, and was a Diabetes Association volunteer. She enjoyed gardening and canning her produce, growing flowers, rock gardens and camping. She was a tremendous steward of the land and animals. She loved her Lord, her family and music. Survivors: Jerry Schulz, husband, two sons, Herb A (Teresa) Schulz of New Canton, IL., Loyd E. (special friend, Kandy) Schulz of Louisiana, MO, three daughters, Mrs. Rob (Jan Christine) Gates of New Canton, Mrs. Greg (Tracy Lynn) Stout of Holloman AFB, N.M. and Mrs. Justin (Susan Renae), Vincent of Barry, IL, six grandchildren, Alicia, Shannon, Ashlynn, Autumn and twins Kaycee and Bailey. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Terry Moore; and two brothers in infancy. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2005 at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry with Pastor Jack Schulz officiating. Burial will be at the Shearer Cemetery in New Canton, IL. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, April 15, at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. A meal will be served for the family and friends after services at the Hull Lions Club in Hull, IL. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association in care of the Niebur Funeral Chapel, 629 Mortimer St., Barry, IL. 62312.

ANN ELIZABETH (BOWERING) SCOTT died Tuesday night from a paralytic stroke. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon by Rev. W. L. Davis pastor of the Methodist church at Preston and former pastor here. The obituary will be printed next week. (Haviland Review Thursday, December 12, 1929)

Ann Elizabeth Bowering was born in Lincolnshire, England November 24, 1851. When she was ten years old she braved the briny deep alone with her mother and smaller brother and sister, came to Griggsville, Illinois where her mother's father lived. Ann made her home with her grandfather until September 26, 1877, when she was married to James M. Scott. For several years Mr. and Mrs. Scott lived in Griggsville, Illinois. During this time their sons Fred Wingfield and Harvey Benjamin were born. In August 1884 the Scott Family started for Kansas. It took a great deal of courage and strength in those days to make such a journey but they braved the hardships and after a month of travel arrived in Pratt. At Pratt they lived in a two room house for nearly two months, during which time Ann cared for her husband and her elder son and two brothers of her husband all of whom had serious cases of typhoid fever. Under her care they all recovered except one of the brothers. In December of the same year Mr. Scott went to their homestead south of Wellsford leaving his family in Pratt to fallow him after he had prepared a home for them. Several days later with their two sons and a seventeen year old brother of her husband started in a wage from Pratt for their new home before they had come far a snow blizzard overtook them and they were not able to follow the dim trail across the prairie, Ann worked hard with what wraps and bedclothes she had to keep her little boys from freezing. Finally they saw a house and stopped to find out that they were at the Jones place east if Haviland. They bravely turned back to find the trial that they had missed. Her husband watched anxiously all evening from the roof of an old shed but it was not until long after dark that they drove into the yard and were safely together again. The first years if their life in their new home were happy years, but there were many hardships and even dangers to be met. At one time it was reported that Indians were invading the country. Mrs. Scott and the boys ran to a near by cornfield and Mr. Scott and they boys stayed at the house to watch. Horsemen that they had send and feared were Indians proved to be men from Pratt with rifles who had also heard of the Indian scare. They lived on their homestead until Mrs. Scott and her son Harvey moved to Haviland, November 19, 1920.

Her older son Fred passed away June 18, 1904, and her husband James died August 11, 1915. After Fred's death his wife, Meda Scott and her daughter Fredrie lived with the Scott grandparents until Fredrie was ten years old, when she and her mother moved to Haviland for school. Mrs. Scott continued in good health until April 1st, 1928 when on her way home from church she stumbled and broke her arm. The broken arm healed but she was never again completely restored to health. Since that time she has been cared for by her son Harvey and her sister Kate Fuson. Her last illness began last Saturday, December 7th in the evening, she suffered some Saturday night and Sunday morning but seemed very much better Sunday afternoon and visited cheerfully with her family and friends. Sunday night about 8:30 without any apparent suffering her left side became paralyzed, she became unconscious remaining so until the last. Death came at 9:45 Tuesday night. Her passing away was very peaceful and without a struggle. She was always very devoted to her home and family. Her manner was always pleasant and cheerful, so that all who knew her loved her, She managed her home in a firm but gentle way. Never insisting on anything but always making people want to please her. Her life will always be a pleasant memory to her loved ones and all can say that her influence was always, inspiring and encouraging to better things, She leaves a son Harvey, daughter-in-law, Meda Scott and granddaughter Fredrie and sisters Jane Parker of Wichita Falls, Texas and Kate Fuson of Bluffs, Illinois, who has been making her home here. Brothers, Henry Bowering of Griggsville, Illinois and B. F. Thompson of Springfield, Ill. and Charles E. Thompson of Denver, Colorado. Mrs. Scotts brothers D. W., Charles and George, all of Liberal, Kansas. Also two stepbrothers, Henry A. Thompson of Azusa, California and F. W. Thompson, of Liberal, Kansas.
Contributed by Barbara Craig - Haviland Review December 19, 1929

CHARLES WINFIELD SCOTT was born June 22 1851, at Perry, Pike county, Illinois, and died Tuesday, October 7, 1930, at the home of Mrs. D. W. Scott, Liberal, Kansas, age 79 years, 3 months and 15 days. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Carrie Bryant, May 3, 1910. He was the oldest child of John and Martha Scott. He spent the early part of his life in Illinois, moving to Seward county, Kansas in 1902, where he located on a homestead 12 miles northwest of Liberal in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood, making his home there until 1920, when he moved to Liberal and resided there until the time of his death. Death came very unexpectedly although he has been feeble for some time. He gave his heart to God during a series of meetings, held at the Bethel Baptist church of Pleasant Valley, by Brother Schussler and was baptized later by his pastor, Brother Harris and remained true to his faith until his death. He is survived by his wife and one brother and other relatives and friends. Charlie was very fond of children and they knew him wherever they saw him. He held the love and respect of all his own nieces and nephews. He was the oldest of eleven children and has lived to see them all laid away, but his youngest brother, G. E. Scott, of Liberal. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Liberal, being in charge of Brother Montgomery, who was a former pastor of his church. He was laid to rest in the Liberal cemetery.
Contributed by Barbara Craig - The Southwest Daily Times, Liberal, Kansas Wednesday, October 8, 1930

JOHN C. SCOTT died suddenly at noon, Tuesday, the 16th, from congestion of the heart and lungs, at his home in Flint Township, 4 miles northeast of this place. Mr. Scott was born in Scott county, Ill., Dec. 22d, 1823, and is said to have been the first white child born in what is now Scott, county; at the time a part of Morgan. His wife, a daughter of the aged Joseph Wilson, and nine children survive him. By the marriage of his sisters he was brother-in-law to Uriah Elledge, James Crawford, L. Gratton, the late Benj. Elledge of this vicinity and has also a sister, Mrs. Josiah Kennedy, in Iowa, and Mrs. Walton of Green Co. Mr. Scott was a man of kind and generous disposition of quiet and unpretending manners, honest in purpose and strong in hi8s convictions, especially in political matters. The large family that he has reared, not without privations and struggles, are known and respected in the community and have the sympathy of numerous friends in their bereavement. The interment took place at Griggsville Cemetery, Wednesday, p.m., 17th last.
Contributed by Barbara Craig / The Griggsville Reflector Thursday. August 18, 1881

JOSEPH GRANT SCOTT - Mr. Scott was better known as Dock. He was born at Perry, Pike Co., Illinois, March 30, 1864, died in Liberal, Kansas, February 12th 1923, at the age of 58 years, 10 months and 12 days. He died at the home of his brother, D. W. Scott, on North Washington avenue, where he had made his home since 1905. His early life was spent in Pike County, Illinois, and in 1884 he came to Pratt County, Kansas, but returned later to Illinois, where he spent most of his time until he came to Liberal. He proved up a homestead in Seward County. Dock made friends wherever he went and was much loved by the children. He was a member of the Modern Woodman Lodge, who had charge of the funeral. He was a member of a family of eleven children, two girls and nine boys, eight of whom departed this life before him. He had three brothers, C. W. Scott, D. W. Scott and G. E Scott, all of Liberal, who survive him, together with a host of friends and relatives. Funeral was conducted from the home Tuesday by Rev. J. R. Pennington, with the Modern Woodman Lodge. Burial was mad in the Liberal cemetery.
Contributed by Barbara Craig / Liberal News, Liberal, Kansas February 13, 1923

RAYMOND D. SCOTT , 81, of Pittsfield, died Friday, January 21, 2005 at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. Born January 17, 1924 at Hannibal, MO., he was a son of Ernest A. and Jessie Mae Davis Scott. He married V. Blanche Mundell September 20, 1942 at Elberry, MO and she survives. He served his country in the Army during WWII in Germany, returned home after the war and was a grain and livestock farmer in Pike County. He was a member of the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152, Pittsfield Lodge #790 AF & AM, Quincy Consistory and Ansar Shrine Temple in Springfield. He was also a member of the Pike County Farm Bureau. Raymond enjoyed square dancing and playing his guitar. Survivors: his wife, Blanche of Pittsfield, a son Jim (Hattie) Scott of Rockport, IL., three granddaughters, two grandsons, eight great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. Preceded by a son Raymond Jr. in 2004 and a grandson Trey Scott. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 24, 2005 at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield at 11:00 a.m. with Robert Hammitt and Rev. David Schultz officiating. Burial at Crescent Heights Cemetery at Pleasant Hill, IL with military rites by Pittsfield Post #152. Friends may call at Nieburs on Sunday, January 23, 2005 from 4 till 7 p.m. Memorials are to Blessing Hospice of Pike County

WILLIAM DAVID SCOTT son of John and Martha Scott of Exeter, Scott Co, Illinois, was born November 27, 1859. He was the fifth son in a family of eleven children. Charley and Ed Scott of Liberal are the only ones now living. Mr. Scott spent his early life in Illinois, coming to Pratt county, Kansas in 1883, and then settled on a homestead fourteen miles northwest of Liberal in 1902. In 1922 established his home in Liberal. Mr. Scott's health has not been good since 1926, though being able to take his almost daily stroll to town, where his cheery face will be missed. On January 2 he developed pneumonia in connection with his other ailments and passed away the evening of January 8, 1930. Mr. Scott was married to Ella May Jackson, May 26, 1894, and to this union were born eight children. Mr. Scott was always a kind and loving husband and father and leaves to mourn his life a kind and loving wife, his children: Dr. Harry E. Scott of Hutchinson, Kansas; J. C. Scott of Coldwater, Kansas; Earl W. Scott of Hugoton, Kansas; Elizabeth Hoskinson of Mathason, Colorado; Mrs. Steve Stroud of Campo, Colorado; Margaret, Claude, Archie and Paris all of Liberal; twenty-two grandchildren, his two brothers Charles and Ed. and many other relatives and friends. Dave, as he was always known, was of a cheerful disposition and was ready to lend a helping hand to those around him. Funeral services were held from the Baptist church Saturday afternoon. The pastor, Rev. E. S. James, delivered the address on "Our Companion in Sorrow." Interment was made in Liberal cemetery. Miller Mortuary was in charge
Contributed by Barbara Craig - The Southwest Daily Times, Liberal, Kansas January 13, 1930

MARY (McCONNELL) SELLERS wife of D. A. Sellers, died at their home in Urbana, Ill., on the 10th inst. after a lingering illness. The remains were brought here last Friday and the funeral took place Sunday afternoon. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. McConnell and was born in this city Dec. 1, 1862. Six years ago the family removed to Urbana. Mrs. Sellers was highly esteemed by our citizens and her death has cast a gloom over a large circle of relatives and friends.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge The Quincy Whig, Friday February 19, 1915 page 7

MARY GENEVIEVE (BUTLER) SEYL 89, of Pittsfield, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, in the ER of Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield. She was born March 18, 1919, to Emmer and Mary C. Splain Daniels in Florence. She married Leo Roy Butler Sept. 17, 1938 in Bowling Green, Mo.; he preceded her in death in 1964. She later married Raymond Seyl Dec. 14, 1955 and he preceded her in death in 1973. Mrs. Seyl worked for both the Lincoln Inn and the Cardinal Inn restaurants in Pittsfield. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, raising house plants, collecting pictures of old barns, and collecting clocks. She especially loved traveling and going out for dinner. Survivors include five sons, Tracy (Vicki) Butler of Pittsfield, Konrad (Janet) Butler of Pittsfield, Roger (Carol) Butler of Rockport, Allen Butler of Pittsfield and Gary Butler of Pittsfield; two daughters, Marcia D. Baughman of Pittsfield and Raymona Swearingian of Lincoln, Neb.; one brother, Robert (Rose) Daniels of Pittsfield; a sister, Mildred Meskimen of Mendota; 31 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren. Preceded by her husbands, Leo Roy Butler and Raymond Seyl; a son, Murray Lew Butler; a daughter, Bonnie Frey; and a sister, Juanita Ruble Thomas and a daughter Michelle. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, with the Rev. Leonard Dice, officiating. Burial was at the Gray Cemetery, New Salem. Visitation was held one hour prior to services, 10 a.m. - 11a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Society or the Diabetes Association in care of the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield
Contributed by Billie Browning

BELLE (SNYDER) SHAW - Graveside rites, with Rev. Joe Maynard and Rev. Kent Sanderson officiating, were held at Summer Hill cemetery Monday at 1 pm for Mrs. Belle Shaw, a former Pike County resident, who died Friday, July 30, 1970 at Bethesda Dilworth Home, St. Louis, Mo. She was 97 years old and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ad Snyder. She was married to Silas Luther Shaw of Summer Hill, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Shaw is survived by a son and a daughter, Roscoe L. Shaw of St. Louis and Mrs. Virginia S. Dinges of Biloxi, Miss. She leaves several distant relatives in Pike county.

JAMES RALPH SHAW , 70, of Pleasant Hill , died in Illini Community hospital in Pittsfield at 6 Monday evening, June 22, 1964. He had been an invalid and confined to his home for the past nine years. Mr. Shaw was born in Calhoun county, south of Nebo , Ill. , June 13, 1893, a son of Calvin and Minnie Melissa Shaw. He attended Farmer's Ridge school and was a member of the Church of Christ . He had engaged in farming and owned and operated an orchard for several years. Later he was a carpenter until physically disabled. He was married to Lucille Ramsey in Pittsfield May 29, 1914. Funeral services will be held in the Church of Christ in Pleasant Hill , Thursday afternoon at 2 with Bro. Hershel Ottwell officiating and burial will be in Crescent Heights cemetery. Surviving are his widow; three sons, Arnold of Clarksville, Mo., James R. Jr. of Warsaw, Ill., and Dr. Gerald Shaw of Pittsfield, Ill., a daughter, Mrs. Imogene Sweeny of Riveria Beach, Florida; six brothers, Nelson, Eugene, Lester, George, and Wayne of Nebo, and Russell Shaw of Boulder, Colorado; two sister, Mrs. Eacle (Anna) Scranton and Mrs. Floyd (Ruby) Noble of Nebo and ten grandchildren.

JESSIE FANNIE SHAW , 87, died Thursday, May 17 in Long Beach , Calif. , where she was spending the winter with her nephew, Clark Shaw, and nieces, Mrs. Helen Taylor of Long Beach and Mrs. Margaret Adams of Bakersfield . Miss Shaw was born on the old Shaw homestead near Summer Hill in Martinsburg township, the daughter of Henry Thomas Shaw and Burnettie Yokem Shaw. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Roy Shaw and Harry Shaw, and a nephew, Clyde Shaw, and she was the last member of her original family. Miss Shaw spent her entire life in the family home with the exception that she would spend the winter months the past few years with her nieces and nephews in California . She was a member of the Summer Hill Congregational Church. The body was returned to the Plattner Chapel, and Monday was taken to the Summer Hill Congregational Church, where funeral services were conducted by Bro. Jessie Smith. Burial was in Adams cemetery. Her two nieces and nephew were here for the funeral.

LEO B. SHAW , 67, of Nebo, died at his home on January 1, 2007 surrounded by his family, following a long illness with lung cancer. Leo was born April 23, 1939 in Calhoun County , Illinois , the son of Wayne and Mamie Tipsword Shaw. He married Jeanie Janes on August 21, 1964 in Louisiana , Mo. Leo attended Nebo Grade School and Pittsfield High School . He served his country joining the U.S. Army in 1962, receiving his discharge in June 1964, followed by two years of active reserve duty. Leo had a great love for horses. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Saddle Club and rode horses in all the shows, winning many ribbons. Leo and Jeanie enjoyed camping and traveling. They made many trips to Nashville , Tenn. and Branson, Mo. enjoying the shows and meeting and greeting the starts. They made several trips out west to Idaho , enjoying the mountains and family there. Leo was a member f the Spring Creek Fire Department for many years and served as Fire Chief for one term. He was a member of Pleasant Hill American Legion Post 1948, the National Rifleman's Association, and a member of the early Nebo Community Club. He was a truck driver for many years for Dyno Transportation and in earlier years was an employee of Kamar Construction, a farmhand and mechanic. Leo was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, always caring for the well being of his family. The time he could spend with his family and friends was his favorite pastime.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanie of Nebo, a son, Steve (wife, Louann) Shaw of Nebo, a daughter, Tammy (husband, Joe) Gates of Pittsfield. Five grandchildren, Tom Shaw and Ashley Hannel of Pleasant Hill ; Andy Shaw of Nebo; and Richard and April Shaw of Jacksonville , North Carolina ; and one great grandson, Owen Thomas Shaw. Also a brother, Wayne "Bud" Shaw of New Mexico; a sister, Viola Clendenny of Nebo, two brothers-in-law; Lawrence Pruett of Nebo and Bob (wife, Carolyn) Janes of Pittsfield; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Janes of Pittsfield, several nieces and nephews and a host of young friends who came often to their home and came to know and love Leo and Janie as their "Ma-ma" and "Pa-Pa." Leo was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Donna Pruett; a brother-in-law, Otho Clendenny, Jr.; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Jean Shaw; a nephew, Ricky Lee Clendenny; and by his father and mother-in-law, Carl and Frances Janes. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 5, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Bro. Jim Jacques. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial, with military honors, will be in the Nebo Cemetery . Musical selections will include "The Rest of Mine," "Remember When," and "Truck Driver's Prayer." Casket bearers will be Ronnie Clendenny, Randy Clendenny, Kerry Pruett, Quentin Ramsey, Terry Eddington, and Tim Kremer. Honorary bearers will be Phil Willard, Scott Janes, Kevin Janes, Wayne Shaw, Jr., Herb Long and Don Willard. Memorials may be made to the Spring Creek Fire Department or to Blessing Foundation for Hospice. The Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling arrangements.

MARY JANE SHADE - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Jane Shade, 85, former resident of Barry who died Feb. 7 at Oakwood , Mo. were held Thursday afternoon in the church at Atlas with Rev. Kenneth Conant officiating. Mrs. Shade had been a patient at the Oakwood since breaking her hip last November. Born Aug. 16, 1875 near Baylis, she was married Jan. 30, 1894 to Vesper Shade who preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 1944. A daughter is also deceased. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. T. W. Borrowman of Hannibal and Mrs. Flora James of Holiday, Mo. ; two sons, Everett of Pittsfield and Johnnie of Barry; 20 grandchildren; two great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.

ISOPHENE (ALLISON) SHAW , daughter of Phelix and Sarah Allison, was born near Nebo, Pike County, Illinois, December 17, 1880, and departed this life on June 27, 1928, at the age of forty-seven, six months and ten days. She was untied in marriage to Albert P. Shaw, June 18, 1913, who departed this life December 3, 1926. To this union one child, Mary Elizabeth, came to bless their home. Phene accepted the call of her savior at the age of fifteen years, under the preaching of Brother Sanson and united with the Baptist church in Nebo, of which she remained a faithful and worker and was always found ready and willing to do the things asked by her Master. She was a patient sufferer until the end. She was a great lover of her home, was a kind neighbor, a loving wife and mother. She leaves to mourn her death besides the daughter, one sister, Mrs. Ola Stevens, who tenderly cared for her in her illness; also two brothers, James, of Nebo; and Almer, of Filer, Idaho; a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held in the Baptist church last Friday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. Ernest Dawdy, pastor of the church, officiating, after which interment was in the Allison cemetery.
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas

ORA A. STANLEY , 93 of Detroit, Illinois, died Friday, March 25, 2005 at the Pittsfield Healthcare Facility in Pittsfield, IL. Born May 17, 1911 at Beardstown, IL., he was a son of Lewis A. and Iva R. Jockiesh Stanley. He had never married and worked at Hoover Bros. John Deere Implement in Milton, IL. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and a good friend and good neighbor Mrs. Mary Peecher of Detroit, IL. He was preceded by two brother, Chris L. and Howard M. Stanley. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be at the Smith Cemetery at Milton, IL.

CELIA M. STANTON , widow of David A. Stanton, died Monday night, (31 August 1903) aged 87 years. She, with her husband, were among the early settlers of this place. Their son, Edward, is the only surviving member of the family. On the second day of June, this year, she fell and broke her hip, and from then until her death, was confined to her bed.
Contributed by Judi Gilker - The Quincy Daily Journal Thursday, Sept. 03, 1903, page 2

DAVID A. STANTON , an old pioneer, died Monday night (3 Feb 1896) . His funeral will take place tomorrow, Elder Geo. Snively officiating.
Contributed by Judi Gilker - The Quincy Daily Journal Tuesday, February 04, 1896, page 6

EDGAR FAYETTE STANTON - E. F. Stanton of Pittsfield Buried This Afternoon, Just One Week After His Mother's Death.
Pittsfield, IL. Sept 10. E.F. (Edgar Fayette) Stanton was stricken with heart trouble Monday morning and died late Tuesday night (8 Sep 1903). The funeral services were held at his late residence this afternoon, Edward Yates delivering the funeral oration, after which the remains were conveyed to the Episcopal cemetery under escort of Col. Dick Gilmer Post, 515, G. A. R., where they were given a soldier's burial beside the aged mother who preceded him a week ago yesterday. Mrs. Stanton was born in Pittsfield, Mass. in 1839, and came here with his parents, David A. and Celia M. Stanton, in 1846, since which time this has been his home, with the exception of the years given up to the service of his country during the was between the states when he was a member of Company A. 99th IL., Infantry. A. C. Matthews, colonel of the regiment, also made an address at the bier of his comrade, He leaves a family of seven children, three girls and four boys
Contributed by Judi Gilker - The Quincy Daily Journal Thursday, Sept. 10, 1903, page 2

CECIL R. STAUFFER , 87, of Pittsfield, died Monday, December 26, 2005, at 5:25 A.M. in Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. He was born May 14, 1918, in Astoria, IL to Clarence R. and Edna E. Mitchell Stauffer. He married V. Lorraine Hinckle on August 25, 1941 in Carrollton, IL. She preceded him in death on April 8, 1997. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He attended the Pittsfield United Methodist Church, was a lifetime member of the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was an amateur Hamm radio operator and enjoyed cooking. He graduated from Alton High School. He retired after 36 years from GTE in 1983 as a Transmission Technician. Survivors: one son (wife, Johnette) Stauffer of Griggsville, IL and a daughter Mrs. Everett (Judy) Dean of New Salem, IL, one sister Margaret Dobrzanski of Johnston, Iowa. He was also survived by six grandchildren Steve (Paula) Dean of New Salem, James of Kinderhook, Rachel (Greg) Smith of Mattoon, Bill (Heather) of Valley Park, MO., Joseph Stauffer of Hawaii, and Laurie (Ron) Bandler of Mt. Zion, IL., and three step grandchildren. He was also survived by 10 great grandchildren and 8 step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Collis. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 30, 2005, at 2:00 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, Illinois, with Reverend Linda Peyla officiating. Visitation will be Friday, December 30, 2005, from 12:00 noon until time of services at 2:00 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. Burial will be at the Grey Cemetery in New Salem, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Research Hospital or to the Grey Cemetery in care of the Niebur Funeral Home.

ANNA MARIE (NAPIER) STEAD , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Napier, was born February 17, 1890, and passed away at her home in this city Saturday, January 31, 1920, being at the time of her death 29 years, 11 months and 14 days of age. On October 12, 1913, she was united in marriage to M. B. _Stead of this city. To this union was born one son, Wesley, a dear little boy three years of age, who is left to comfort the sorrowing husband. She united with the Baptist church when about twelve years of age, and has served the church in many capacities since, having sung in the choir and served as church organist many occasions. Anna, as she was familiarly known to all, grew to womanhood in this community, having been born, married and having died at the same family residence. She received her education in the Griggsville high school, being a member of the class of 1908. She was held in high esteem and was dearly beloved by all who knew her, for she was an unusually sweet and lovely character, a tender mother and daughter. Her death is a great blow to the community, and she will long be mourned not only by her own family, to whom she was very dear, but also by countless friends with whom she was associated. She will be keenly missed in social, religious and music­al circles. On many occasions her sweet voice brought comfort to her many friends in their hour of sorrow. Only two weeks previous to her death only sang at the funeral services of a dear friend. Her last illness was of short duration, death being caused by pneumonia following an attack of influenza. Loving hands cared for her tenderly, but in the early morning of her life God called her to a higher field of labor. Besides her grief-stricken husband and little son, she leaves to mourn their loss her bereaved father and mother, one sister. Mrs. Ernest Evans of St. Louis, three brothers: William C. Nelson and John Napier of this city. Funeral services were conducted from the Baptist church at 2:30 p.m., on Monday. Feb. 2, by Rev. L. A. Miller of Batavia, Ill., her former pastor and with whom she was associated during his pastorate here. Beautiful music was furnished by a quartet composed of Mrs. Conroy, Mrs. Schnur and Messrs.D. R. Wade and H. C. Laird, Mrs. Ray Harvey presiding at the organ. Interment was in the city cemetery. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful.