LEANDER VAIL was born on a farm three miles west of Perry, Oct 13, 1848 and died at his home it Perry Monday evening December 18, 1905 being 57 yrs. 2 rno. and 2 das. of age. In 1879 he was married to Miss Mary Elledge, moving to Perry in 1891. For several years being proprietor of the hotel until October 1905, his health compelled a change. For the past few months he was a constant, tho patient sufferer. He was a man much devoted to his home and always desirous that his family should he near him. He was known as an affectionate and loving husband and father a kind neighbor and upright citizen. Some time before his death he professed faith in Christ and looked to Him for salvation. He leaves a wife, two daughters, Mrs. G. B. Carey and Mrs. R. A. Reynolds of this place; four sisters, Mrs. Wm. Crawford of Kansas City, Kans; Mrs. Celia Cory of Drexel, Mo. ; Mrs. J. W. Reeves of Perry ; Mrs. Geo. McDonald of Gerard, Kans., a brother Charles of Redland, Cal., one brother having died several years ago. Beside these are his numerous friends who extend sym­pathy to the bereaved family. The funeral services were held at the Baptist Church, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Elder A. J. McLaughlin officiating assisted by Revs. G. T. Griscel and H. M. Derby. Interment was in McCord Cemetery.
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MARY (ELLEDGE) VAIL daughter of Alfred and Amanda French Elledge was born Oct 25, 1847. Died at Perry, Ill. April 18, 1906, aged 58 years, 7 months and 23 days. She was married to Leander Vail, January 23, 1879, who preceded her to the better world just four months ago, having died Dec. 18, 1905. To the union were born Celia, the wife of Dr. Geo. B. Carey, and Olive Lee, wife of R. A. Reynolds. Besides these two daughters one sister, Mrs. J. D. Short, with numerous friends and relatives mourn their loss. Deceased united with the Baptist church in 1886 and remained true to her Lord, living a consistent Christian life, interested in the welfare of the church and ever ready to sacrifice much for the husband and children whom she loved dearly. She was ale much interested in her sister's welfare She tenderly cared for her aged father, whose home was with her until his death which occurred in December 1903. Though the last few months of her life were spent in suffering, she was a joy, and comfort to her loved ones, always greeting them with smiles and words of hope, in fact, living out her favorite passage of scripture, Commit thy way unto the Lord, trust also in Him and he shall bring it to pass. All that devoted daughters, sister and kind friends could do was done to make her last days on earth bright. and if possible prolong her days. But God had prepared a better place for her and took her unto himself The funeral service was held in the Baptist church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. Andereck of Griggsville, assisted by Revs. Griscel and Derby. Text, Psalms 39, 4. The comforting song service was rendered by a choir composed of members of the different churches. Messrs. Geo. Lake, R. R Reynolds, James Baldwin, A Zimmerman, Joseph Grimes and James Whittaker, friends of the family served as pall bearers. The floral decorations were beautiful and tastefully arranged by Misses Glenna Whittaker and Louise Moore. The remains were interred in the cemetery near the city, to await the Resurrection.
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ISA (GUNTHRIE) WINTGEN VAN BRUSKIRK 80, of Louisiana and formerly of Pike County, Ill., died June 15, 2000, at the St. Joseph Health Care Center in St. Charles. The body was cremated. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 18, at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. Brother Burdette Carlton will officiate. Mrs. VanBuskirk was born March 1, 1920, to Monterville and Ida Mae Welty Guthrie in Pike County, Ill. She was married to Orlen Wintjen in 1936. He preceded her in death in 1966. In 1969 she was married to Robert VanBuskirk. He preceded her in death in 1982. Survivors include two sons, Howard Wintjen of Nebo, Ill., and Larry Wintjen of Williston, Fla.; four daughters, Patricia Rardin of Westin, Florene Simpkin of Pleasant Hill, Ill., Shirley Mutert of Plattville, Wis., and Cora Morton of Bowling Green; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Lilly Darlene Wintjen in 1975; three brothers, Earl Guthrie, Keith Guthrie and Kenneth Guthrie; and one sister, Bonnie Wintjen. Mrs. VanBuskirk lived most of her life in Pike County, Ill. She entered the Pleasant Hill Nursing Home in Pleasant Hill, Ill., in 1994. She entered the Smith-Barr Nursing Home in Louisiana in 1997. She had recently moved to the Maple Grove Nursing Home in Louisiana.

PHOEBE (ROGERS) VARNEY who died March 6th, 1888, was born in Pike Co., Ill., March 10th, 1843, aged 44 years, 11 mos. and 28 days. She was wedded to Dr. F. G. Varney, in Jan. 1864. The whole of their wedded life has been spent in Pike County, Ill. Phoebe was the dau. of Dr. R. Rogers, who was one of the early settlers of this county. The family consisted of eight children, of which four are living to battle with life's hard­ships. The deceased was a devoted wife and mother to her family, for the past 24 years ; and one who was loved and cherished by all who knew her. She united with the M. E. Church about the year 1870, was soundly converted to the Christian religion of that faith, and ever keeping in view that God was the giver of all things. As Christ lived in the world, so did she live, a quiet, meek and loving one; who never cherished the evils of the world. Funeral was conducted at the house, March 7th, Rev. F. M. Abbott officiating. Remains were taken to Prairie Mound cemetery fox interment on the morning of the 8th.

A Card of Thanks. -- Dr. F. G. Varney and family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to the Mild friends who assisted them in the care of the dear wife and mother in her late illness.
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EDWARD VAUGHN who has been a, familiar figure on the streets of Griggs­ville for many years, and especially since his retiring from business, died Sunday evening about 9 o'clock at the residence of Mr. John George, at which place he had made his home for several years past. He had been in feeble health for a long time and his death was therefore not unexpected. He was at one time in the tailoring business here, but long since on account of the infirmities of old age gave up that vocation. He was a quiet, inoffensive man and had a great many friends. He leaves a few distant relatives who reside in this vicinity. His age was about 86 years. Funeral services were held yesterday and the remains laid to rest in the city cemetery.
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MARGARET (SMITH) VERTREES , age 82, of Perry, Ill. died early Wednesday morning (February 25, 2004) at Illini Hospital in Pittsfield, Ill. She was born August 18, 1921 near Perry, Ill. daughter of the late Ross and Nina Morris Smith. She married Herbert L. Vertrees on July 22, 1947 in Pittsfield, Ill. and he preceded her in death April 14, 1997. Surviving are two daughters, Margaret Mitchell and husband Wayne of Estill Springs, Tenn., and Vicki Lee Vertrees of Estill Springs, Tenn.; two sons, Ross D. Vertrees of Macon, Mo., and Richard Vertrees of Springfield, Il.; five grandchildren, Damon Vertrees of Columbia, Mo., and Thomas and Kate Vertrees of Chatham, Il., Christopher Mitchell of Estill Springs, Tenn. and Lori Mitchell of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and one brother, Floyd ?Stub? Smith of Perry, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three sisters, Martha Walliker, Mary Orrill, and Betty Smith; and two brothers, Paul Smith and Richard Smith. She was a registered nurse graduating from Blessing School of nursing in Quincy, Ill. and was employed by Illini Hospital in Pittsfield, Ill. for over 30 years. Mrs. Vertrees was a U.S. Army nurse serving in the African Theater during W.W. II. where she was a First Lieutenant receiving a W.W. II Victory Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, and the American Theater Ribbon. She loved gardening and was an avid reader enjoying mystery novels and crossword puzzles. She always loved company and the coffee pot was always on. But her greatest love was for her children, and grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday (February 28, 2004) at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville, Ill. with Rev. Dorothy Fellhauer officiating. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery in Perry, Ill. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Perry Cemetery Association.

GENEVIEVE (FRANKLIN) VOGEL ,89, of Bowling Green, passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, at Pike County Memorial Hospital in Louisiana. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at the Mudd-Veach Funeral Home in Bowling Green. The Rev. Michael Neal and the Rev. Cynthia Neal will officiate. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Bowling Green. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, Jan. 25, at the funeral home. Mrs. Vogel was born June 28, 1915, in Pleasant Hill, Ill., the daughter of Sylvester and Minnie McConnell Franklin. On Sept. 2, 1939, in Bowling Green, she was married to Vernon Vogel. He preceded her in death in 1988. Survivors include one son, LeRoy Vogel and wife, Margie, of Bowling Green; two daughters, Vicki Burns and husband, John, of New Orleans, La., and Lori Ellis and husband, Joe, of Hannibal; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Edd Franklin and Roy Franklin. Mrs. Vogel was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School and Jewish Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis. She was employed as a registered nurse at Pike County Memorial Hospital from 1960 to 1977. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Bowling Green, where she taught Sunday school for more than 30 years. She was also a member of Christian Womens Fellowship and a charter member of Mothers Study Club. She was an accomplished quilter, enjoyed reading and was a St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. Pallbearers will be Paul Vogel, Jeff Vogel, Kyle Scherder, Jim Millan, Larry Brandenburger and Junior Hopke. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Walters, Rupert Shepard, Jim Hallows, Ed Lawson, Bill Mallory, Frank Fanning, Jim Sidwell and Dick LaBrier. Memorials for Mrs. Vogel may be made to the First Christian Church of Bowling Green or to the Bowling Green Public Library.

HARRY VOSE , well-known farmer of the Perry community, died at the wheel of his car while on his way to Jacksonville Tuesday morning. He, with his sister, Miss Jeanette, had turned onto the pavement just north of Perry and were going up the first hill east of the Perry road when Mr. Vose slumped over the wheel, the victim of a heart at­tack. He had been suffering from a heart condition the past several months. Surviving are one sister, Jeanette, with whom he made his home and two brothers, Charles of Perry and John of Chambersburg. Funeral services will be held at the Bradbury funeral home in Perry at 2 o'clock Thursday after­noon, the Elder L. L Curry officiating. Interment will be in the Wilson cemetery.
Submitted by Delaine Donaldson from the Independent Press Griggsville IL April 29, 1946

HALLIE L. (FRANKLIN ) VOSHALL , 80, of Pittsfield , died unexpectedly at 4 am Friday (July 1, 1983) in her home. Mrs. Voshall was born in Pleasant Hill on March 16, 1903, a daughter of William and Tabitha Smith Franklin. She was married to Guy O. Voshall on May 8, 1925 in Fullerton , Calif. He died March 7, 1945. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Christian Church. She had worked with the US Postal Service and at the Brown Shoe Compnay in Pittsfield . Surviving are a son, John of Chicago; a daughter, Mrs. Eva Jane Hawkins of Las Vegas , Nev. ; a brother, Everett Franklin of Summer Hill; and a grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband. Services were held Sunday at 2:30 pm in the Ward Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill , conducted by the Rev. Joe Maynard. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery .