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Obituary for Mary Elizabeth Ward Acheson
Rushville Times, November 28, 1928
Last Rites Held Today For Mrs. Wm. Acheson
Mrs. Mary E. Acheson, native of Schuyler county and widow of the late William Acheson, died at her home on East Lafayette street Tuesday afternoon in her eighty-fourth year.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. O. T. Thomas, assisted by Rev. T. W. Rippy, were held from the Mt. Carmel church on Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment was in the Rushville cemetery.
Mary Elizabeth Ward, daughter of Apollas and Jane Bramble-Ward, was born on the old Ward homestead in Bainbridge township Aug. 27, 1845.
Here as a member of a family of nine children she spent her youthful days and grew to young womanhood. On Sept. 26, 1864, she was united in marriage to William Acheson. Following their marriage the young couple began housekeeping on the farm now occupied by Leslie Thompson, which was the home of Mr. Acheson's widowed sister, Mrs. Margaret Hamilton. Here they resided until 1867, when they removed to a farm in Bainbridge township, which for more than forty years was their home.
To this happy union were born seven children, four of whom survive to mourn the loss of their dear mother, namely: Mrs. Anna Crozier, Mrs. Jennie Demaree, Rollin and Marvin Acheson, all honored residents of this locality. Three children Grace, the wife of Fred Pelton, and two infants preceded the mother to the spirit world.
In 1907 Mrs. Acheson and husband left the old homestead and removed to her late home in Rushville. Here her husband passed away several years ago and in recent years she has had the constant companionship of her daughter, Mrs. Demaree, who resided in the home and of her other three children, who resided nearby.
Mrs. Acheson was a christian woman. Early in life she was converted and united with the M. E. church {South} at Mt. Carmel, the rural church where she learned to worship God as a child, and where she attended church as a wife and mother, and always took keen delight in the progress of the church which had been loved by her for so many years.
Besides the four children, thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, Mrs. Acheson is survived by one brother, Jackson Ward, of this city, who is the last surviving member of this pioneer family of nine members, who were the direct descendants of those hardy pioneers of the Ward family who came to Schuyler county in an early day and made their home in Bainbridge township.

Obituary for William Acheson
Rushville Times, July 1917
William Acheson, for many years an honored resident of this locality, died Wednesday morning at his home on East Lafayette street following an illness of two weeks duration. Mr. Acheson was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, Dec. 25, 1835, locating on a farm in Bainbridge township, where for many years he was one of the trusted citizens of the community. Later he removed to a farm in Rushville township, where he resided until seven years ago, when he retired from active farming and became a resident of Rushville.
In early manhood he took as his life companion Miss Mary Ward, who, with five children--Marvin and Rollin Acheson, Mrs. R. H. {Anna} Crozier, Mrs. Jennie Demaree and Mrs. Grace {Fred} Pelton--are left to mourn the death of a kind husband and father.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. T. H. Ballarby, will be held from the family home on Friday at 2 o'clock p.m. Interment in the Rushville cemetery.

Obituary for Barbara Mae LaMaster Ackley
Rushville Times, Wednesday, May 31, 2000, page 13, column 1
Barbara Mae Ackley
Barbara Mae Ackley, 65, of Gibbon, Neb., died Saturday, May 13, 2000, at The Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Neb.
She was born June 14, 1934, in Beardstown, to William H. (Dick) and Mary L. (Knous) LaMaster. She married Charles E. Ackley in Beardstown on Oct. 14, 1950. He survives.
Also surving are four sons, Charles Allen (wife, Donna) of Clinton, Okla., Ronald (wife, Colleen) of Burns Flat, Okla., Terry (wife, Sharon) of Gibbon, Neb., and Halford (wife, Tina) of Ravenna, Neb.; three daughters, Linda (husband, Jay) Issac of Kearney, Neb., Ruth (husband, Donald) Lee of Butler, Okla., and Judy (husband, Randy) Ureste of Lexington, Neb.; 22 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Alice Gladwell of Rushville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and step father, George J. Kelley.
Mrs. Ackley grew up in Beardstown and Rushville. She and her husband made their home in Beardstown until moving to Clinton, Okla. in 1962. In 1974 they moved to Gibbon, Neb., where she was a supervisor at the Nebraska Turkey Growers turkey plant.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, May 17. Cremains were interred at Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon, Neb.
Memorials are suggested to the Gibbon Emergency Unit.

Obituary for Marietta R Rohn Ackman
Rushville Times, Feb. 23, 2000, page 15, column 4
Marietta R. Ackman
Marietta R. Ackman, 74, of Rushville, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
She was born July 8, 1925, in Schuyler County, the daughter of Frank and Minnie Knous Rohn. She married Robert Ackman April 11, 1944, in Rushville. He died Jan. 1, 1998. She was also preceded in death by her parents.
Surviving are three sons, Don and Jon, both of Rushville, and Tom of Lincoln; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Clarine Fulks of Rushville.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Don Rohn, James Rohn and Amos Rohn; and one sister, Olive Langeland.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rushville and Schuyler American Legion Auxiliary Unit 4. She also was a member and past president of the Rushville Business and Professional Women's Club and was named the Rushville Area Chamber of Commerce Secretary of the Year in 1984. She and her husband were active in the Rushville Little League and the Schuyler Athletic Association. She worked at Jerry's Town and Country Furniture in Rushville from 1968 until retiring in 1990.
Funeral services were Saturday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley officiating. Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church of Rushville.

Obituary for Ellen "Ella" Agnes Bisby Adair
born Oct. 12, 1866 Astoria, Fulton Co., IL. Died 1944 Rock Island, IL. Buried in Raritan Cemetery, Henderson Co., IL.
Macomb Journal, 1944
Mrs. Ellen Agnes Adair, 416 South Dudley street, died about 12:25 a.m. yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Wood of Rock Island, where she has been visiting. Death followed a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow at the Dodsworth chapel, the Rev. Frank Leonard officiating. Interment will be at Raritan. She was born October 12, 1866 at Astoria to Levi and Nancy Ann Bisby. She moved to Macomb 27 years ago from Henderson county. On May 29, 1885 she married James M. Adair, deceased. Surviving are her daughter, two brothers, Ross Bisby of Plymouth, Wm. Bisby of Colchester. Four sister, Mesdames Emma McCormick, Belle Bolen, Etta LaPierre, and Sarah France are deceased. Friends may call at the chapel.
Note: She married James M. Adair on 29 May 1885 in McDonough Co., IL. James M. Adair was born in 1864. Died in 1931. Buried in Raritan Cem., Henderson Co., IL. They had the following children: Lenna Leota Adair

Obituary for Mrs. Alta Floy Morehead Walker Adams
Rushville Times, January 14, 1969
Mrs. Alta Adams, 77, Dies at Rushville
    Mrs. Alta Floy Morehead Adams, 77, of Rushville, died Tuesday at 1:45 p.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edna Rayburn of Rushville, with whom she resided.
    Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. The Rev. C. W. Leonard will officiate, and burial will be in Rushville Cemetery.
    She was born June 28, 1891, to William H. and Lola Rippetoe Morehead. On Aug. 29, 1908 she married William W. Walker, at Rushville. They had seven children, Charles Walker of Redwood City, Calif., Helen Wisecup and Mrs. {Edna May} Rayburn of Rushville, Verna Haber of Beardstown, and the Rev. W. Lester Walker of Leachville, Ark., all of whom survive; Dorothy Lung, who died in 1961, and a daughter {Frances} who died in infancy. Mr. Walker died Feb. 16, 1920. She later married William Adams, who died Sept. 21, 1950. In addition to five children she is survived by eight grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.
    She was a member of the Rushville Baptist Church.
    Visitation will be Thursday night from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.

Obituary for J. Fred Adkison
Rushville Times, October 26, 1961
Obituary for J. Fred Atkinson
J. Fred Atkinson, 70 of Astoria died Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Culbertson Memorial Hospital, his body being taken to the Shawgo Memorial home in Astoria which is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Mr. Atkinson, formerly operated a shoe store in Astoria. He is survived by a son, Page of Quincy and by two grandchildren.
Transcriber's Note: This should have been spelled - Adkison.

Obituary for John "Logan" Logan Adkison
Logan Adkison Dies Tuesday, Aged 88 Years
Logan Adkison, a life-long residence of Rushville, who had ?? and invalid for many years, died Tuesday evening at his home in this city, aged eighty-eight years.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. M. A. Warres, will be held Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the Gor??? Funeral Home. Interment will be made in the Rushville Cemetery.
Mr. Adkison is survived by his wife, whose maiden name was Lina VanOrder, and two daughters, Etta the wife of David Vollmer, and Maggie, the wife of Les Daniels, both of Rushville.

Rushville Times, October 4, 1933
John Logan Adkison, son of Henry and Polly Ann (Cooney) Adkison, was born on a farm near Rushville February 17, 1845 and departed this life September 26, at the age of 88 years 7 months and 9 days.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers and 1 sister; also 2 half sisters. One sister, Mrs. Julia Turner, and 1 brother, G. W. Adkison, survive.
On June 11, 1890, he married Nancy Emiline VanOrder who with 2 daughters; Etta, wife of David Vollmer and Maggie, wife of Lee Daniels, and 4 grandchildren mourn his passing.
In young manhood he united with the Christian Church.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. M. A. Warren were held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. from the Gordon Funeral Home. Interment was in Rushville Cemetery.

Obituary for Nancy "Lina/Linie" Emeline/Emily VanOrder Adkison
Rushville Newspaper, July 1955
Mrs. Nancy Adkison Rites Held Here on Saturday Afternoon
Mrs. Nancy Emily Adkison, 84, died Thursday evening, June 30, at Culbertson Memorial hospital.
     Funeral services were held Saturday, July 2, at 2 p.m. at the Voorhees Memorial home, the Rev. Wayne Sill, officiating. Burial was in the Rushville cemetery.
     Nancy Emily Van Order, eldest daughter of Andrew Jackson and Nancy VanOrder, was born October 19, 1870, in Bainbridge township, Schuyler county, Illinois. She grew to young womanhood in her native community and acquired the elementary education in her district school: this training, combined with the everyday practical training requesite for good citizenship and homemaking given by her parents, were in evidence down through her lifetime of more than fourscore years.
     It was on June 11, 1890, that she was united in marriage to Logan Adkison, with whom she was permitted to live in happy companionship for more than 43 years, when her husband passed away at their home in Rushville, bringing to her a never-ending sorrow.
     Two children, both daughters, came to bless the union of Mr. and Mrs. Adkison, Etta, who is the wife of David Vollmer, and Maggie, who is the widow of Lee Daniel, and with whom her mother had resided and was tenderly cared for during the declining years of her life. It was after a long period of failing health that Mrs. Adkison passed away on the evening of June 30, 1955, at the Culbertson hospital in Rushville, where she had been a patient since her illness became critical. Her age was 84 years, eight months and 11 days.
     Mrs. Adkison, who was known to members of her family, and her friends, which included even the little children of her home community, was known as "Aunt Lina" and it was considered by her neighbors a happy privilege to have her in their community. She was of a quite, unassuming disposition, never in any manner seeking publicity. She loved her home and the beauties of nature and her home was always surrounded by beautiful roses and other choice flowers. She was always gracious and happy to share her flowers with others, a trait which has always been recognized and appreciated by the children of her community, each of whom will greatly miss the kindness expressed in so many ways by "Aunt Lina"
     Besides her two daughters, Mrs. Adkison is survived by six grandchildren, two brothers, Fred VanOrder, (of) Macomb, and Pulaski VanOrder of Rushville, and one sister, Mrs. Clara Peacock, of Rushville. Preceding her in death were her husband, her parents, a sister, Mrs. Charles Walker, and three brothers, Thomas, Edward and Delino VanOrder.

Obituary for Robert L. Adkison
Rushville Times, March 8, 2000, page 15, column 3
Robert Adkison
Robert L. Adkison, 76, of East Peoria, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000, at his daughter’s home in Peoria Heights.
He was born Sept. 1, 1923, in Littleton to Melvin and Bertha Matheny Adkison.
Surviving are two sons, Robert Keith (wife Betty) of Marquette Heights and Douglas (wife Pat) of Germantown Hills; two daughters, Terry (husband Bob) Shepherd of Peoria Heights and Janet Robbearts of Camden, Tenn.; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one sister, Melvina (husband George) Cravens of Owensboro, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews.
He retired from Keystone Steel & Wire Co. in 1987 and also worked as a meat cutter for Kroger. He last worked for J & L 66 in East Peoria.
A World War II Army veteran, he served in the 38th Division, which was known as the Bataan Avengers. He was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a lifetime member of Creve Coeur Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1234.
Cremation has been accorded and memorial services were held at Glendale Memorial Gardens Chapel of Dreams. The Cremation Society of Mid-Illinois Co. in Peoria was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Methodist Hospice.

Obituary for Florence E. King Agans
Rushville Times, Jan. 5, 2000, page 13, column 1
Florence E. Agans
Florence E. Agans, 96, of Macomb, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
She was born Sept. 16, 1903, in Schuyler County, near Rushville, the daughter of Adam and Lydia Egbert King.
She married Earl Agans on Dec. 15, 1921, in Macomb. He preceded her in death on March 13, 1987.
She is survived by three daughters, Frances Phares of Macomb, Mrs. Pauline Canavit of Rock Island, and Mrs. Bob (Gladys) France of rural Industry; two sons, Edward Agans of Bushnell and Wayne Agans of Macomb; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Kenneth King, of Galesburg.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, Gerald and Robert, six brothers, Elmer, Eddie, Artie, Alfred, Fred and Clarence King, four sisters, Helen Buck, Gladys Junhke, Hazel Rasenow, and Doris King.
She had lived her early life in Rushville. She then moved to Frederick, and then to Macomb in 1929. She had worked for Rainbow Cleaners for one year in 1937. She also worked for Hillyer Cleaners and Sweeney Cleaners for 17 years, and for the dietary department at McDonough District Hospital for three years. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Macomb for many years.
Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb. Gene Fields officiated and burial was at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb.
Memorials may be made to a church of the donor's choice.

Obituary for John "Winnie" William Agans
Died: October 30, 1972
Rites Held in Augusta for Winnie Agans, 81
John William (Winnie) Agans, 81, of Huntsville, died Monday at Culbertson hospital.
Funeral services will be today (Thursday) at 1:30 p.m. at the Cookson and Sons Funeral home in Augusta. The Rev. John Wilkey will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery, south of Augusta.
Mr. Agans was born Nov. 8, 1890, in Schuyler County to Levi and Ida Avery Agans. He married Bernice Mae Kearby on Nov. 7, 1914 in Rushville. She is deceased.
Mr. Agans attended Schuyler county schools, and resided in Schuyler county all his life. He was a retired farmer.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mary Louise Junk of Augusta, and one brother, Earl, of Macomb. Three brothers, Wilburt, Chester and Benny, and three sisters, Pearl, Esther and Ethel, died previously.

Obituary for Lora "Tom" Vail Agans
Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 11, 2000, page 15, column 2; Macomb Journal; Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, page 3A; Journal Star, Peoria, IL on Monday, Oct. 9, 2000
Lora Vail Agans
Lora Vail “Tom” Agans, 83, of Rushville, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
He was born May 10, 1917, in Camden Township, Schuyler County the son of the late F.W. and Clara Jane (Marlow) Agans. He married Louise Roudebush on Aug. 14, 1940, in St. Charles, Mo. She survives.
Also surviving are one son, Larry Agans (wife Debbie) of Marion; two daughters, Sandra Brockman of Beardstown and Janie Ward (husband Jerry) of Rushville; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Ora Agans, of Rushville; and two sisters, Margria Sharer (husband Harlan) of Milan, and Marthia Flake (husband Maurice) of Harrison, Tenn.
He was preceded in death by one grandson, Dusty Jo Ward, and two brothers, Harold and Winscyial Agans.
He first worked for the Adams Electrical Co-Operative as a lineman. He later farmed for Charles Rohn. In 1945, he began working at Quinn’s Shell in Rushville. In 1966, he purchased the business and renamed it Tom’s Shell and operated it until his retirement on March 16, 1980. He then drove a school bus for Schuyler Unit District #1.
He was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rushville, a 50-year member of Rushville Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. No. 9, Lusk Chapter No. 20 Royal Arch Masons, Commandery 506 Knight Templar, 22 Club, 50-year member of the I.O.O.F, Friendship Lodge No. 24, and Adeleide Rebekah Lodge 381 before transferring membership to Macomb Rebekah Lodge 342. He enjoyed sharing “time” with his family and visiting with all his friends.
Funeral services were Tuesday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Rev. Robert Belew officiating. Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Schuyler County Track and Field Association.

Obituary for Vernice May Kearby Agans
Died: December 20, 1968
Mrs. Vernice Agans
Mrs. Vernice Agans, 74, lifetime resident of the Huntsville community, was called to final rest at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 20 in Culbertson Memorial hospital at Rushville. Mrs. Agans had been in failing health for some time and was ever appreciative of the loving kindness of her loved ones and friends.
Born on October 26, 1894, near Huntsville, Schuyler County, Illinois, Vernice Mae Agans was the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson and Mary Edwards Kearby, one of the well known families of that community. She received her education in the Schyler county schools and was married in 1914 to John William "Winnie" Agans at Rushville. This happy union was blessed with the birth of one daughter, Mrs. Mary Loiuse Junk.
Mrs. Agans was a member of the Methodist church, the Culbertson Hospital Auxiliary and the Schuyler-Brown Homemakers Extension. She won the Governor Stratton trophy in 1960 for the cook of the year. She gave freely of her time and talents in each organization. Her friendliness and optimistic outlook on life made it a genuine joy to be in her presence. Her home was her haven.
Life's chapter closed at sunset December 20, 1968. She leavers her devoted companion, the daughter Mary Louise and husband, Junior Junk; two brothers, Fred Kearby of LaPrairie and Lawrence Kearby of Tulsa, Okla., and one sister Gladys of Elkhart, Ind. One sister is deceased. She also leaves a host of friends.
Final rites for Mrs. Agans were held Dec. 23 at the Cookson and Son Funeral home in Augusta. The Rev. William Brown officiated. Interment was in Woodlawn cemetery.

Obituary for Ethan Akin
Rushville Times, September 27, 1923
Ethan Akin Buried At Bethany Sunday
The remains of Ethan Akin, who died at Carroll, Iowa, Sept. 20th, aged seventy, were brought to Rushville Saturday and on Sunday at 1:30 o’clock funeral services were held at Bethany church, conducted by Rev. Geo. P Snyder. The interment was made in the cemetery near by, where his wife is buried.
His son, Louis L. Akin, of Carroll, Iowa and son-in-law, {name unreadable}, of Gilman, Iowa, accompanied the remains to Rushville, and they were joined Sunday by his daughter, Mrs. B. B. Skinner, of Maplewood, New Jersey. While here they were guests at the home of A. M. Foster.
Mr. Akin was a native of New York, but came here when a young man, locating in Chicago, where he met Mary L. Foster and they were married in this county. The young wife and mother died when her first child was born - now Mrs. Marcellus of Ithaca, N. Y., and was buried in Bethany cemetery.
About three years ago he visited Rushville and later made a request that he be buried beside his wife.
At the funeral services Sunday several old time friends and neighbors were present who witnessed his marriage long years ago.

Obituary for Robert Lee Albers
Rushville Times, Feb. 23, 2000, page 15, column 6
Robert Albers
Robert Lee Albers, 83, of Jacksonville died Monday, Feb. 14, 2000, at his home.
He was born May 18, 1916, near Bluffs, the son of Edward F. and Della Scars Moore Albers. His mother died at childbirth. His father then married Della Sears Moore, and she helped raise him. They also preceded him in death.
He married LaVerne Evans Oct. 30, 1943, in Winchester. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Robert Jeffrey Albers (wife, Nancy) of Rushville and Mark Evans Albers (Barbara) of Ellington, Mo.; one daughter, Jonna Herring (Sam) of Winchester; three grandsons, three granddaughters and four great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Louise Robinson, and one brother, Harry E. Albers.
He was a farmer, active in the family farm south of Bluffs.
He was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Scott County Farm Bureau, Bluffs American Legion and was a former commissioner of the Scott County Drainage and Levee District.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theater with the 37th Division, 145th Infantry, Company F. He was awarded the Bronze Star.
Funeral services for Mr. Albers were Feb. 17, 2000, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with burial at Hillcrest Cemetery near Bluffs. Pastor Gary Schmidtke officiated. Cody and Son Memorial Home in Jacksonville was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Our Redeemer Mission Society.

Obituary for Lucinda Gragg Allen
Rushville Times, March 3, 1910
Lucinda Gragg Allen died at the home of her son, Henry D. Allen, Saturday morning, Feb 26, at 5:30 o'clock, after an illness of only a few days.
She was born in Morgan Co., Ohio, March 20, 1826, and was the eldest child of Cornelius and Elizabeth (Miner) Gragg. She came to Illinois in 1840, and on June 1, 1843, was married to Zephaniah Allen, settling on the farm where she has since resided. To this union seven children were born, two dying in infancy. Sept. 1, 1860, her husband died, leaving her with five small children.
During the hardships incident to bringing up a family alone she found her greatest comfort in studying her Bible and leaning on the strong arm of her Savior. Since the year 1878 she has been a faithful member of the Christian Church at Pleasantview, attending the services as long as her health permitted.
One daughter, Eliza Nelson, and two sons, Henry D. and Thos. P. of Pleasantview, were constant companions during her last illness. Two daughters, Mary Elizabeth Loring and Cornelia Tyson were called to their reward in young womanhood.
Besides her immediate family she is survived by one brother, John Gragg of Pleasantview; one half-brother, Joseph Gragg of Browning; also nine granchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren. Her kindness to others was characteristic of her useful life, which is made manifest by a host of sympathizing friends. She left to her own memory a lasting monument, the sweet influence of a Christian life.
Funeral services were conducted at the residence by Elder D. E. Hughes of Monmouth, and the body was laid to rest in Boling Cemetery.

Obituary for Arvin Neal Anderson
Rushville Times, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999, page 15, column 6
Arvin Anderson
Arvin Neal Anderson, 77, of Vermont, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
He was born Sept. 3, 1922, in Vermont, the son of Glen and Mabel Sparks Anderson. He married Rose Graham on Aug. 6, 1941, in St. Louis, Mo. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Sherell Qazzaz of Farmington, Mo.; one son, Jeff Hinderliter of Vermont; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Dr. Wendell Anderson, and one sister, Juanita Weiding.
He attended Vermont public schools and lived and worked in or around Vermont all of his life. He was an Army National Guard veteran. In 1983, he retired from AMAX Coal Company.
He was a member of the Vermont Lodge 116 AF & AM and the Vermont United Methodist Church, where services were held Saturday, with Rev. Jerry Sawyer officiating. Masonic services were also held by his lodge. Burial was in the Vermont Cemetery. Kost Memorial Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Vermont Methodist Church, American Cancer Society, or Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children.

Obituary for Dwight Anderson
Rushville Times, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, page 11, column 1
Dwight Anderson, 93, of Vermont, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
He was born Jan. 18, 1906, in Schuyler County, the son of Herman and Nellie (Rose) Anderson.
He married LaNona Etter on Nov. 3, 1936, in Fulton County, Ill. She died Sept. 28, 1994. He also was preceded in death by one grandson, five brothers and two sisters.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Lita) Hampton of Rushville and Sandra Cobb of Pawnee; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ruth Chapman of Rushville.
He was a 50-year member of the Vermont Lodge No. 116 A.F. and A.M. and was a self-employed truck driver for 50 years and also farmed.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with the Rev. Kevin Kessler officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at Shawgo Memorial Home, with Masonic service at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Vermont Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Obituary for Faye Louise Rebman Anderson
Rushville Times, Wednesday, April 5, 2000, page 17, column 3
Faye Anderson
Faye L. Anderson, 86, of Macomb, formerly of Camden, died Wednesday. March 29, 2000, at the Heartland Healthcare Center in Macomb.
She was born Aug. 24, 1913, in Rushville, to the late Bert and Minnie L. Roudebush Rebman. She married Maurice W. Anderson on Aug. 22, 1936, in Crawfordsville, Ind. He died Oct. 9, 1993.
Mrs. Anderson is survived by one son, Maurice L. "Andy" Anderson (wife Peggy) of Glendora, Calif.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She and her husband farmed in Camden Township in Schuyler County for more than 40 years before retiring. She was a former member of the Bethany Church and the Assembly of God Church, both of Camden.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 31, at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Wayne Bonser officiating. Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Camden United Methodist Church or the Bethany Bible Church.

From: Ancestry.com, Headline: Faye Anderson, Publication Date: March 30, 2000, Source: Peoria Journal Star, Page: B05, Region: Illinois
Obituary: Born Aug. 24, 1913, in Rushville to Bert and Minnie L. Roudebush Rebman, she married Maurice W. Anderson on Aug. 22, 1936, in Crawfordsville, Ind. He died Oct. 9, 1993, Surviving are one son, Maurice "Andy" (and Peggy) of Glendora, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.
She and her husband farmed in Camden Township, Schuyler County, for more than 40 years before retiring. She was a former member of Bethany Bible Church and Assembly of God Church, both in Camden. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight. The Rev. Wayne Bonser will officiate. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Camden United Methodist Church or to Bethany Bible Church.

Obituary for Hannah Ann Hindman Anderson
Rushville Times, January, 1913
After an illness of four weeks, Mrs. Hannah Ann Anderson ended her earthly pilgrimage and entered her heavenly habitation on the morning of Jan. 1, 1913, in the eighty-third year of her age.
Mrs. Anderson was born in Allegheny county, Pa., Jan. 14, 1832, and came to Rushville in 1838 with her parents. She has been a continuous resident of this county for seventy-four years. She was married to Harrison Anderson April 21, 1858, who died Jan. 1, 1878.
In her youth she united with the Presbyterian church and continued steadfast to the end.
She is survived by three sons, Carey C., of St. Louis, Orion, of Acorn, Ark., Herman B., of Rushville; two daughters, Mrs. Richard Hall, Mrs. B. H. Robeson; two step daughters, Mrs. Matt Speed of Rushville, Mrs. Henry Gardiner of Brookfield, Mo., one stepson, Edwin R. Anderson of Bushnell. Two brothers, David Hindman, formerly of Rushville, and Elijah Hindman of Oregon, also survive.

Harrison H. Anderson Death
Rushville Times, January 4, 1878
Sudden death on Monday morning last to Mr. Harrison H. Anderson, a well known and respected farmer residing about 6 miles north of town, was attacked with paralysis and died about noon the next day. He was one of the early settlers of this county, having resided here for over 40 years. His remains were brought to town on Wednesday evening by train, in consequence of the bad roads, the funeral services taking place the next day from the Presbyterian church.

Obituary for Virginia L. Skiles Anderson
Virginia Anderson
Virginia L. Anderson, 77, of Fort Collins, Colo., formerly of Beardstown, died early Monday morning, June 18, 2001, at her residence.
She was born Oct. 21, 1923, in Beardstown, the daughter of Clarence and Hazel Guthrie Skiles. She married James Anderson on July 17, 1948, in Little Rock, Ark. He survives in Fort Collins, Colo.
Also surviving are one son, James Michael Anderson (wife, Harriet) of Fort Collins, Colo.; two granddaughters; three brothers, Clarence Skiles Jr. (wife, Ila) of Gilson, and James Newton Skiles and John Robert Skiles both of Beardstown; one sister, Mary Lung (husband, John) of Springfield; three nieces, one nephew, two great nieces, and two great nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Donald Bruce Anderson; and one sister, Barbara Jean Skiles.
Mrs. Anderson graduated from Beardstown High School in the class of 1942. She was employed at the Wells-Lamont Glove Factory in Beardstown from 1942 until 1951.
Funeral services for Virginia Anderson were held Friday, June 22, 2001, at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Burial was in the Beardstown City Cemetery.
Memorials have been suggested to the Larimer County, Colo., Hospice.
Rushville Times, Wednesday, June 27, 2001, page 13, column 1

Obituary for Francis "Frank" Applegate
Rushville Times, Oct. 6, 1999, page 15, column 5
"Frank" Applegate
Lt. Colonel Francis "Frank" Applegate, 79, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Rushville, died Sept. 24, 1999, at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton.
He was born in Littleton on Jan. 30, 1920.
His wife, Anna, survives.
He also is survived by two sons, James of Ft. Myers, Fla., and Richard of Anchorage, Ala.; and one daughter, Carol Joliat of North Canton, Ohio.
He served in World War II and was a retired Lt. Colonel from the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge and was an avid golfer.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, at Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens in Ft. Myers, Fla., with the Rev. Robert Green officiating. The Griffith-Cline Funeral Home was in charge of services.

Two Of The Nation's Oldest Oddfellows Died Last Week
Last week marked the death in the adjoining counties of Fulton and Schuyler of two of the nation’s oldest members of the fraternal order, I.O.O.F.
Henry O. Bader, who had been a member of Browning lodge since 1865, died near Bader on May 6, and on Saturday, May 8, William Arbuthnot, who joined the order at Canton on Aug. 16, 1865, passed away.
Mr. Bader at the time of his death was the second oldest Odd Fellow in the nation, it is said.
Rushville Times, May 12, 1937

Obituary for Hollis W. Armstrong
Rushville Times, December 17, 2003
Hollis Armstrong
Hollis W. Armstrong, 86, of Rushville died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
He was born May 25, 1917, in Camden the son of Charles Armstrong.
He is survived by one cousin, Herman McClelland of Littleton. He was a farmer.
Graveside services were held Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb, under the direction of Jones' Mortuary of Colchester.

Obituary for Lydia Bonser Armstrong
December 20, 1973
Mrs. Lydia Armstrong Dies Here Tuesday
Mrs. Lydia Armstrong, 84, passed away Tuesday afternoon at the Culbertson Memorial hospital. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 2 p. m. at Worthington Funeral Home, with the Rev. Wayne Bonser and Rev. Ron Cox officiating. Burial will be in the Rushville cemetery.
She was born in Bainbridge township, daughter of Henry and Sarah Quinn Bonser, on May 7, 1889. She is survived by one son, Charles, of Brigham City, Utah; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Vancil and Ruth Bonser, and one brother, Roy, all of Rushville; two grandsons; one great granddaughter, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bert, who died in February of 1966; five sisters; and two brothers.

Obituary for Abner Burress Ashcraft II
died: December 16, 1884
Rushville Times, December 11, 1884
Ashcraft, Abner Jr.
On Monday last James Ingle and Abner Ashcraft Jr., of Ray Station, went out hunting. They scared up a rabbit which ran under a pile of brush, when Ashcraft got up on top of it to scare the rabbit out of it, his companion remaining near by with his gun in position to shoot. In moving around the brush pile young Ingle struck a twig in such a way as to discharge the gun, the contents entering Ashcraft's body near the right thigh bone, passing around in front and lodging in the socket joint of his left thigh. Drs. McCurdy and Clark of Vermont were called to dress the wound, as Dr. Barnes was absent. The unfortunate young man is in critical condition, but he may possibly recover.
We are indebted to the Supervisor T.W. Pemberton for these particulars.

Rushville Times, December 18, 1884
The young man Ashcraft, who accidentally shot last week, while hunting in Oakland township, died Tuesday morning . He was about 22 years old.
Note: He is the son of Abner Burress and Sarah Kesiah DeCamp Ashcraft.

Obituary for George Washington Ashcraft
died: November 29, 1907
Rushville Times, December 5, 1907
George Ashcraft Dead
George Ashcraft, a brother of Robert Ashcraft, who was killed at Beardstown ten days ago, died in that city on Friday after several weeks illness of Typhoid fever. The Beardstown Illinoian-Star gives the following sketch of his life.
George Ashcraft was born near Ray, Schuyler Co., Sept.12, 1865 and at his death was aged 42 years, 2 month, and 17 days. Since boyhood he has made his home in this city. Besides a wife and daughter he leaves to mourn his loss two brothers, William of this city, and John of Jacksonville.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence on East Fifth Street. Interment was at Oak Grove cemetery.
Deceased was a brother of Richard Ashcraft, who was murdered on Saturday night. The family has the sympathy of all in their two-fold affliction.
Note: parents James Richard and Mary Simpson Ashcraft; obit doesn't mention son, George Harvey Ashcraft, son of 1st wife, Anna Schall; 2nd wife: Lottie McGarvern. Haven't found out the name of the Daughter with second wife.

Obituary for Reverend Henry F. Ashcraft
Rushville Times, Nov 4, 1901:
Rev Henry Ashcraft, who has been a resident of Rushville for the past two years, died at the home of George Green, northwest of this city, on Sunday morning. Rev. Ashcraft had planned to spend the winter in California and disposed of all his household goods preparatory to moving, when he was taken seriously ill. He had long been a sufferer from Brights Disease and gave up active work in the ministry five years ago. While he resided in Rushville, he conducted the Diamond School of dress cutting. Rev Ashcraft was about 51 years of age and a son of the late Richard Ashcraft of Ray. The remains were taken to Greenville, Bond Co on Monday accompanied by the widow and two children and a brother, Rev Frank Ashcraft of Ray. The remains were interred there on Tuesday.
Henry enlisted in Co I, 64th IL Infantry on 13 Feb 1864 in Mt Sterling, IL under Capt. Westlake. He mustered out 11 July 1865 in Louisville, KY. Muster Rolls list his age as 17, height 5' 5 1/2", Hair - light, Eyes - blue.
Note: Also in The Schuylerite, vol 15, #1, page 25, published by the Schuyler County Historical Society

Rushville Times, November 1?, 1901
Rev Henry Ashcraft, who has been a resident of Rushville for the past two years, died at the home of George Green, northwest of this city, on Sunday morning. Rev. Ashcraft had planned to spend the winter in California and disposed of all his household goods preparatory to moving, when he was taken seriously ill. He had long been a sufferer from Brights Disease and gave up active work in the ministry five years ago. While he resided in Rushville, he conducted the Diamond School of dress cutting.
Rev. Ashcraft was about 51 years of age and a son of the late Richard Ashcraft of Ray. The remains were taken to Greenville, Bond County on Monday accompanied by the widow and two children and a brother, Rev. Frank Ashcraft of Ray. The remains were interred there on Tuesday.
Note: I think the date is a few days off - his tombstone says he died on the 3rd of Nov. The Rev. Frank (Franklin) Ashcraft was a brother to Marietta Rose and nephew of Henry. Henry and Franklin became very active in the "Free Methodist" church late 1870s in IL, then traveled to CA, WA, OR, held revivals and made many converts. Were instrumental in converting Greenville College in Bond Co., IL into a Free Methodist college. John found Henry’s grave in Greenville but could not find Franklin who was originally buried in the Ray cemetery and supposedly moved to Greenville. This is not of great importance, just wanted to fill in some blanks. Nancy White

Rushville Times, November 7, 1901
Ashcraft, Rev. Henry
Rev. Henry Ashcraft, who had been a resident of Rushville for the past two years, died at the home of George Green, northeast of the city, on Sunday morning. Rev. Ashcraft had planned to spend the winter in California and had disposed of all his house hold goods preparatory to moving when he was taken seriously ill.
Note: born December 16, 1849 Schuyler County, IL, died November 3, 1903, son of Richard & Matilda Sargent Ashcraft, husband of Minnie E. Evans, Buried Rosemont Cemetery, Greenville, Bond County, Illinois.

Obituary for George Ashcraft
Rushville Times
George Ashcraft a brother of Robert Ashcraft, who was killed at Beardstown ten days ago, died in that city on Friday {November 29, 1907} after several weeks illness of Typhoid Fever. The Bearsdtown Illinoian Star gives the following sketch of his life.
Geroge Ashcraft was born near Ray, Schuyler County, September 12, 1865 and at his death was aged 42 years, 2 months and 17 days. Since boyhood he has made his home in this city. Besides a wife and daughter he leaves to mourn his loss, two brothers, William of this city and John of Jacksonville.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence on East Fifth Street. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Deceased was a brother of "Richard" Ashcraft, who was murdered on Saturday night. The family has the sympathy of all in their two-fold affliction.
Note: "Richard" was Robert "Dick" Ashcraft. Newspaper used "Richard" because "Dick" is usually the nickname for Richard.

Obituary for Robert "Dick" Ashcraft death
died November, 23, 1907
Robert was stabbed to death outside of a saloon in Beardstown by a George Umpbreys. Per the newspaper account of the fight and death, Robert went by the nickname of "Dick". The account included the following:
"Robert Ashcraft, the murdered man, was about thirty-five years of age, and leaves a wife and a child four years old. He was the son of James Ashcraft, an old resident of Oakland township, but has made his home in Beardstown for fifteen or twenty years."

Obituary for Sarah Enloe Ashcraft
Rushville Times, October 26, 1893
Ashcraft, Sarah -- Died, Oct. 20th, 1893, of typhoid fever, Sarah Ashcraft, aged 82 years, 3 months and 15 days. She was the mother of nine children (six boys and three girls), of whom six are left to mourn the loss of an affectionate mother. She was converted in early life and joined the Christian church, of which she was a faithful member until death.
Mother, thou hast left us;
Thy loss we deeply feel;
But 'tis God that has bereft us,
He can all our sorrow’s heal.
Daughters.

Obituary for Harold "Harry" E. Ashwood
Muskogee Daily Phoenix, Muskogee, OK.
December 10, 1968
Medford, Oregon - Harold Ashwood, 63, of Santa Rosa, California, died Thursday while visiting
relatives in Oregon.
Funeral services were held at 9:30 A.M. Monday in Conger-Morris Downtown Chapel in Medford, OR.
Reverend Samuel McCaman of the Church of Brethren officiated. Burial was in the Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Born June 06, 1905, in Schuyler County, Illinois, he is survived by his wife, Ida; a daughter , Mrs. Irene Brady of Salem, Oregon; three sons, David and Paul of Santa Rosa, California, and Norman Ashwood of Sunnyvale, California; Three brothers Wayne of White City, Oregon; Robert of Muskogee, OK.; and Raymond of Wagoner,OK.; five sisters, Mrs. Ruth Phelps of Muskogee, OK.; Mrs. Mabel Gaylor of Wagoner, OK.; Mrs. Lucille Dunaway of Van Nuys, CA.; Mrs. Marietta Brady of Jenks, OK. and Mrs. Verna Bell Johnson of Tulsa, OK. and six grandchildren.

Obituary for Harry Monroe Ashwood I
Muskogee Times-Democrat
Monday, May 01, 1961
Harry Ashwood, Sr.,78, south of Muskogee, died Sunday morning in a local hospital after an illness of several months.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Bradley-Agent Funeral Home.
Born March 09, 1883, in Schuyler County, Illinois, he had been a local dairyman for the past 50 years and had been a Muskogee area resident for the past 51 years.
Survivors include his wife Mary Ellis of the home; eight sons, Harry Jr.; Howard T.; John F.; Joe E.; Tom L.; Charles R.; Bill H. and Jack H., all of Muskogee, a daughter, Mrs. Mary Waznaik of Muskogee; 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Ned of Smithfield, Illinois and John of the home.

Rushville Times, May 7, 1961
Harry Ashwood, 75, Dies In Muskogee, Okla.
Mrs. Effie Seeley received word Sunday of the death of her brother-in-law, Harry M. Ashwood, 75, formerly of the Rushville vicinity, who died in his home at Muskogee, Okla., Saturday night, following a long illness. He had been engaged in the cattle business there for more than 50 years. Funeral services and burial will take place in Muskogee.
Mr. Ashwood was born in Schuyler county, a son of John and Rose Ashcraft Ashwood. He was married to Ellis Thompson of Ray in 1912 and they moved to Oklahoma shortly afterward.
Surviving are the widow; nine sons, a daughter, and two brothers, Ned of Astoria and John of Muskogee, two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude peck and Mrs. Elizabeth Crumley, and a brother, Raymond, preceded him in death.
Mrs. Seely and brother, Lee Thompson of Galesburg left Monday to attend the funeral services. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. William Crum, Mrs. Helen Goldsborough and Ruth of Rushville and Mrs. Albert Markwood of Jacksonville.

Obituaries for Horace "Raymond" Ashwood I
Rushville Times, July 4, 1934
Raymond Ashwood Died In Muskogee, Okla., July 2
Mrs. Gertrude M. Peck of Ray, and sister Mrs. John Crumley of Morgan county, departed Monday night for Muskogee, Okla., in response to a message announcing the death of their brother, Raymond Ashwood, a former resident of this locality.
Mr. Ashwood, second son of John and Rose Ashwood, was born on a farm near Ray about forty-eight years ago.
In early manhood he was joined in marriage to Miss Effie Montooth, who preceded him in death.
Besides several grown children, Mr. Ashwood is survived by his father, two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Peck and Mrs. Elizabeth Crumley, and three brothers, Harry Ashwood of Muskogee, Okla., Ned Ashwood of Oakland township, and John Ashwood, Jr., whose place of residence is unknown.

Muskogee, Oklahoma paper
Raymond Ashwood 48, of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, died at 215 South Third Street here last night following a lingering illness. He is survived by his widow Fammie, four sons Harold, Robert, Raymond, Jr., and Wayne; five daughters Mrs. Ruth Phelps and Mrs. Mabel Gaylor of Muskogee, Oklahoma; Mrs. Pauline Cox of Wagoner, Oklahoma; Lucille and Mary Etta Ashwood of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma.
Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at the home at Fort Gibson, Oklahoma under the direction of the Lescher Funeral Home, Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Muskogee, Oklahoma. (This from the original newspaper clipping , which I found in Mabel Gaylor's things. Linda)
Note: Mother always said that there were four women, that were related to Raymond at his funeral were expecting babies. They were Fammie, she was pregnant with Verna, Mabel Gaylor was pregnant with her first child, Donna, who was born on July 09, Ruth Phelps was pregnant with Norma and Pauline Cox was
pregnant with Johnny Cox. Linda French

Death Notice of Horace "Bud" Raymond Ashwood II
H. Raymond Ashwood, born April 26, 1921; in Ray, Schuyler County, Illinois, to Horace Raymond Ashwood and Effie Bell (Moontooth) Ashwood, he died Monday, November 17, 2003 in Wagoner, Wagoner County, Oklahoma.
His service will be Thursday, November 20, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. in Wagoner, Oklahoma, at Mallet Funeral Home Chapel.
He was the last surviving child of Horace Raymond And Effie Bell Ashwood.

Wagoner Tribune, November 27, 2003
Raymond Ashwood Jr.
The services for Raymond Ashwood, 82 was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 20, 2003 at the Mallet Funeral Home Chapel in Wagoner, Ok. with the Rev. John Morgan officiating. Interment followed in Elmwood Cemetery, with Mr. Ashwood's grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Raymond Ashwood was born April 26, 1921 in Schuyler County, Ill. to his parents, Effie Bell Montooth, and Horace Raymond Ashwood. He died on Monday, November 17, 2003 in Wagoner, Ok.
Raymond spent his early years in Muskogee, Ok. and during World War ll, he served in the U. S. Army, spending time in Italy. He was a Wagoner resident most of his life and for many years operated a backhoe and other equipement as an employee for the city of Wagoner, Ok.
Raymond is survived by his children and their spouses, Nancy and Charlie Walker of Muskogee, Ok., Danny and Judy Ashwood of Oologah, Ok., Kathy and Mike Hickman of Wagoner, Ok., Sahron Long of Gore, Ok., and Susan Muns of Enid, Ok.; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews,and other relatives and friends.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents ; a sister, Mabel Gaylor; brothers, Harold, Robert, and Wayne Ashwood; half sisters, Marietta Brady, and Verna Bell Johnson, Ruth Phelps and Lucille Dunaway.
Note: Comment by Linda French: Ruth Phelps and Lucille Dunaway are Raymond's full sisters, also he was preceded in death by another full sister, Pauline Cox.

Obituaries for Joseph Ashwood II
"Obituaries and Death Related Items From The Clayton Enterprise 1879-1900"
"Joseph Ashwood, Personal, August 16, 1897
Samuel Harding received a telegram Wednesday telling of the death of Mr. Joseph Ashwood, His uncle, near Ray, Schuyler County, Illinois. Mr. A. once lived this vicinity, leaves wife and 6 children.

Rushville Times, Pg 5, Column 3, also Rushville Times Aug. 26, 1897, Pg 3, Column 4.
Ashwood, Joseph - Joseph Ashwood died this morning (Wednesday) after a long illness. Funeral will be held on Thursday.

The Schuyler Citizen
Joseph Ashwood Deceased
Last night at 12 o'clock the veteran singing school teacher and earnest christian worker, Mr. Joseph Ashwood so well known in this county, after a protracted illness, passed away at his home in Oakland township at the age of 74 years. His funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock from the Methodist church in Rushville.

The Schuyler Citizen, September 1, 1897
In Memoriam
Joseph Ashwood was born in the town of Ridgemont, England, Jan. 7, 1823; died Aug. 24, 1897, in his 75th year.
He was converted and united with the Baptist Church at the age of 16. When 21 years old he came to the United States and settled in Adams county, Ill., where he was married to Miss Julia Harding, Dec. 9, 1848. About 1870 they moved to the farm in Oakland township, Schuyler county, where they since resided. His devoted wife, five sons, one daughter and twenty grand-children sadly mourn their irreparable loss, yet rejoice that for the loved, revered husband and father to die was gain.
Shortly after they moved to this county Mr. Ashwood united with the M. E. Church, of which his wife had long been a worthy member. During his entire membership he was an active, earnest Christian; was prominent in Sabbath school, and for many years he acted as superintendent of several schools in his neighborhood. His services were acceptable always, and his pleasant manner and gift of song endeared him to all. His last illness was protracted and often painful, but borne with utmost fortitude and patient, cheerful resignation. His end was perfect peace, conscious to the last, and passing away calm as an infant sinks to rest.
Funeral services, conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. J. B. Horney, were held on Thursday at the M. E. church in Rushville. A long procession of neighbors and friends came with the family, a large and sympathizing congregation met them at the church, attesting by their presence their esteem and high regard for the memory of a departed friends and brother. As the sad service closed the sleeping dust of our departed was, in sure and certain hope of a joyful resurrection to eternal life, laid to its last long, dreamless rest in our beautiful city of the dead.
Life's duties done, as sinks the clay,
Light from its load the spirit flies,
While earth and heaven combine to say,
How blest the righteous when he dies.
J. K. ( Rev. Knowles)
Note: Joseph's parent are Joseph Ashwood and Elizabeth Roberts, married June 15, 1815 Ridgemont, Bedford, England. Joseph came to America with a wife, Mary Ann ?, b. 1823, d. October 23, 1844 Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, one infant child, b., d. & buried October 07, 1844, Quincy, Adams County, Illinois. Also came with him were three sister: Sarah , b. October 23, 1816 Ridgemont, Bedford, England, d. 1845 Adams County, Illinois, married November 17, 1844 Quincy, Adams County, Illinois to Evans Williams; Mary Ann, d. June 04, 1844 Quincy, Adams County, Illinois; Elizabeth, b. January 26, 1821, d. February 06, 1854 Frederick, Frederick Township, Schuyler County, Illinois, married March 23, 1845 Quincy, Adams County, Illinois to Hans H Littlefield, MD.

Obituary for Joseph "Joe" Edwin (Edward?) Ashwood
Muskogee Daily Phoenix, Muskogee, Oklahoma, October 09, 2003
Joe Ashwood
Joe Edwin Ashwood, Jr., 51, of Shamrock ? (Texas) died Wednesday, October 08, 2003. Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, at the Calvary Christian Church in Shamrock with Joe Jernigan, pastor officiating. Cremation was by Rector Funeral Home, 2800 S. Osage St., Amarillo, Texas.
Mr. Ashwood was born in Muskogee, OK. He lived most of his adult life in Tulsa, OK, where he owned and operated Ashwood Deck's, etc. He moved to Shamrock in 1997. He was a Christian and took great pride in his work. He was a very loving husband, father, brother and uncle.
He marries Yvonne Johnson in 1977 in Tulsa, OK.
Survivors include his wife of the home, 3 daughters; Elizabeth Ashwood of Shamrock, Mary Margaret Ashwood of Weatherford, OK and Stephanie Sue Ashwood of Fort Smith, AR., three sisters, Judy Ann Puckett and Jennifer Kaye Sims, both of Sayre, OK. and Joyce Lynn Ferris of Shamrock, TX., two brothers-in-law; Jimmy Johnston and Chris Johnston both of Tulsa, OK, his mother-in-law; Dee
Johnston of Tulsa, OK. Eight nephews and four nieces.
The family requests memorial donations to Olivia's Angel, c/o BSA Hospice, 200 NW 7th, Amarillo, TX 79107.
Note: This is a grandson of Harry Monroe Ashwood and Mary Ellis (Thompson) Ashwood, son of Joseph Edwin (Edward?) Ashwood and Hazel Whittington.

Obituary for Julia Ann Harding Ashwood
Rushville Times, April 17, 1913; page 11, column 2-3
Julia Ann Ashwood
Julia Ann Harding was born in New York City, June 7, 1826, and died at Ray {Schuyler County}, Illinois, April 14, 1913, aged 88 years, 10 months, 7 days.
The deceased came with her parents to the state of Illinois when she was about 13 years of age. They came as far as Ohio, and overland the remained of the trip, and because of the heavily loaded wagons, she walked most of the way.
They settled on a large tract of land near Clayton, Adams County, and the deceased remained with the parents until she was married to Joseph Ashwood, December 9, 1848.
They purchased apart of the original tract of land and lived there until 1867 or 1868 and moved in Browning Township where they resided until the death of the husband and father which occurred August 24, 1897.
There were seven children, seven sons and two daughters, Sarah died when about two years old, and Thomas died March 21, 1910, being the oldest of the children. The remaining children four sons and one daughter were all in attendance at the funeral. There are 19 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Deceased was converted in early life. The joy of the Lord came to her heart as she was entering the ground of a camp meeting. She with her husband, united with the Methodist Church a great many years ago.
Their home was the home of all truly evangelical ministers. It could be said of them that they were given to hospitality. Their Christian influence and deeds of kindness ws felt far and wide in the community, the poor and needy always found in them a source of help and sympathy. And their Christian imprint was made upon their own family, all of whom are Christians and living in hope of meeting the beloved parents who so devotedly gave their lives to this end. Doubtless many will rise in the resurrection and call them blessed.
The last illness of Mother Ashwood was at the home of her son John, in Ray. She came on a visit to see her brother, John R. Harding, who was ill at that time and died the following October. She took sick while on the visit and haggered for nearly a year when the messenger called her from her sufferings to her reward. She was unable to speak after last Thursday, but on Sunday evening the children gathered about her bed and sang some of the old hymns. She opened her eyes and her son, John asked her if all was well to raise her hand, and with the rallying strength she had left she lifted her hand, thus signifying her full preparation to meet the Lord. May peace be to her slumbering ashes till the morning of the resurrection shall came forth the sleeping dust and the power of Christ shall change the earthly to the immortal.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 o'clock at the home of her son, John Ashwood, in Ray, conducted by Rev. F. L. Hall, of Greenville, Illinois, assisted by Rev. T. A. Daly, of Vermont {Illinois}. Interment in the Rushville Cemetery.

Rushville Times, April 17, 1913, page 5, column 3
Ray News
Grandma Ashwood died at the home of her son, John Monday morning at 5 o'clock. Funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday at 11 a. m., conducted by Rev. Hall of Greenville {Illinois}.

Just above this announcement is this......
Mrs. {Thomas} Sarah Ashwood and granddaughter, Freda {Freeda} Montooth, John Young and family and Rev. Cox spent Sunday with Thomas Tracy and family.

Obituary for Laura Langner Ashwood
Rushville Times, January 4, 1923
Laura Langner, daughter of Frederick Christian and Cassin Dane Langner, was born near Pleasant View, Ill., February 24, 1865. In her early childhood her parents moved to Rushville, when 13 years of age her parents moved to a farm in Browning township.
On June 17, 1885 she was married to Charles L. Ashwood. To them were born two children, Ralph, who lived only 7 months and Lula Emma, wife of Paul Demaree remaining at home.
In the fall of 1887 she became a member of the M. E. church. She passed away December 28.
Those who remain to mourn her departure are: the husband, and daughter, a half sister Mrs. Eva Angle and sisters Mrs. Lettie Ashwood, Mrs. Agnes Parks, Miss Minnie Langner, Mrs. Nora Fulks, Mrs. Emma Strong and brother John.
Funeral services were held at the home Saturday morning at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev. J. W. Watts. Interment was in the Rushville cemetery.
Note: Letitia "Lettie" was married to Joseph "Edwin" Edwin Ashwood; Nora was married to Charles Maro Fulk/Fulks; Emma was married to Burton "Bert" Strong. Still check the others out.

Obituary for Mary Ellis Thompson Ashwood
died: July, 30, 1982
Muskogee Phoenix Newspaper, August 01, 1982
Mrs. Mary E. Ashwood, 93, of Muskogee died Friday at Muskogee General Hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Riverside Christian Church. Burial arrangements will be under the direction of Bradley Funeral Home.
Mrs. Ashwood was born May 16, 1889, in Schuyler County, Illinois, and was a homemaker. She was the daughter of James and Florida Thompson and attended school in Ray, Illinois. She married Harry Ashwood April 15, 1911, in Rushville, Illinois and following their marriage moved to Muskogee.
She was a longtime member of the Christian Church and a member of the Riverside Christian Church of Muskogee.
Harry Ashwood died April 30, 1961.
Survivors include seven sons, Harry, Tom, H. T. "Bud", C. A. "Dick", John F., and Jack H. all of Muskogee, and William H."Bill" of Guyman, Ok.; one daughter Mary Woziniak, of Muskogee; 37 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

Obituary for Robert Franklin Ashwood
born November 20, 1906 - died November 17,1986
Officiating Ministers: The Reverend Frank Evers, The Reverend John Ashwood
Funeral services for Robert Franklin Ashwood, 79, conducted Thursday, November 20, 1986, at 2:00 P.M. in the Bradley Funeral Home Service Chapel with the Reverends Frank Evans and John Ashwood officiating.
Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery with Jim Kizza, Jr., Mark Kizza, Phillip Kizza, Stanley Franklin and Lance Boyd serving as pallbearers.
Mr. Ashwood was born November 20, 1906, the son of Effie and Raymond Ashwood in Ray, Illinois. He died Tuesday in Muskogee Regional Medical Center.
He was raised and educated in Ray, Illinois until age 15. He then moved to Muskogee with his parents. On November 16, 1930, he and the former Clara Foreman were married in Muskogee County.
A lifelong dairy farmer, he was a member of Sovereign Grace Church and Oklahoma Dairy Farmers Association.
Family survivors include his wife Clara, of the home; three daughters, Joyce Kizzia of Fort Gibson, OK., Nina Wilkins of South Coffeyville, KS., and Carol Boyd of Claremore, OK.; one son Robert E. Ashwood of the home; one brother Raymond Ashwood of Wagoner, OK.;two sisters Mabel Gaylor of Wagoner, OK.; Lucille Dunaway of Van Nuys, CA.; two half sisters, Marietta Brady of Jenks and Verna Johnson of Wagoner, OK.; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-granchildren.

Obituary for Sarah "Sadie" Jane Aten Ashwood
Rushville Times, 1956
In Memoriam
Mrs. Thomas W. Ashwood
Sarah Ashwood, the daughter of Robert and Mary Jane Allison Aten, was born in Oakland Township, Schuyler County, Illinois September 9, 1858 and departed this life in the Culbertson Hospital in Rushville, November 20, 1956 at the age of 98 years, two months and 11 days. She was a member of a large family, being one of nine children born to her parents. Her six brothers and two sisters have all preceded her in death.
As was the custom of her time, she obtained her schooling in the local rural school.
On April 19, 1876 she was married to Thomas W. Ashwood. To this union were born three daughters and one son. Minnie (deceased), wife of Joseph Young; Hattie (deceased), wife of Walter {John Walter} Montooth; Nora, wife of Fred Ritchey and Herschel Ashwood. Upon the death of their daughter, Hattie, they took into their home, Hattie's two small children, Roland and Frieda {Freeda married Alva "Bob" Roudebush), whom they reared as their own, giving them the loving care denied them by the untimely death of their mother. Mr. Ashwood passed away May 21, 1910.
In her early life, Mrs. Ashwood joined the Methodist Episcopal Church in Ray, where she maintains her membership until the time of her death.
Mrs. Ashwood lived a long and useful life, maintaining a home where her children early learned lessons in thrift and orderliness which they in turn have passed on to their children and their children's children. She was the mother of four, the grandmother of nine, the great-grandmother of 18 and the great-great-grandmother of 23 children, all of whom can revere her memory.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 22, at the Voorheers, Memorial home, the Rev. Lewis Dee Hopper, officiating. Burial was in Rushville Cemetery.

Obituaries for Thomas Whitmar/Whitmore Ashwood
From the Scrapbook of Una VanOrder Wheeler
Schuyler Citizen
Many Homes Saddened
Angel of Death Calls Number to Unknown - Life Histories of Deceased Thomas Ashwood
Saturday morning {May 21, 1910} at his home near Ray, Thomas Ashwood, an honored and respected citizen of Schuyler, died after an illness of several months. Death was due to heart trouble.
On Monday afternoon funeral services were held at the family residence conducted by Rev. W. M. Hailey of this city and Rev. Weber of Astoria, and the remains were brought to this city for interment. The following obituary has been furnished the Citizen:
Thomas Ashwood, the eldest son of Joseph and Julian {Julia} Ashwood, was born in Clayton, Ill., March 31st, 1852, and fell asleep in Jesus the morning of May 21st, 1910, at his home near Ray, Ill., being 58 years, 1 month and 20 days old.
He was married to Sarah Jane Aten April 19th, 1876. To this union were born four children: Mrs. Minnie Young, Mrs. Nora Ritchey, Mrs. Hattie Montooth and Thomas Herschel Glenn. Mrs. Hattie Montooth and infant son preceded her father to the glory world six years ago.
He was converted and joined the M. E. church in 1876, and lived an earnest, active christian like his father, who was known far and wide for his labors in the Master’s vineyard.
Brother Ashwood was deeply interested in the welfare of those about him; never was he too busy to lend a helping hand when he could benefit the church or community, or give assistance to any one in need. He bore the responsibilities and burdens of the church cheerfully and gladly as long as his health would permit. He was a man of excellent judgment, having held a number of public offices; his neighbors looked to him for council and advice.
His last fatal illness was of long endurance, but was borne patiently. Frequently he spoke of his trust in God; that everything works together for the good to those who love him.
He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, three children, seven grandchildren, his aged mother, four brothers and one sister, all of whom reside in Schuyler county, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Rushville Times, May 26, 1910, Page 1, column 1
Thomas Ashwood
Thomas Ashwood, one of the prominent and influential citizens of Oakland Township {Schuyler County}, died at his home near Ray on Saturday morning. He had been ill for several months with heart trouble, and his death was not unexpected to those who knew of his condition.
On Monday afternoon funeral services were held at the family residence conducted by Rev. W. M. Mailey of this city and Rev. Webster of Astoria {Fulton County, Illinois}, and the remains were brought to this city for interment. The following obituary has furnished the Times:
Thomas Ashwood, the eldest son of Joseph and Julia Ann Ashwood, was born in Clayton, {Adams County}, Illinois, March 31st, 1852, and fall asleep in Jesus the morning of May 21st, 1910, at his home near Ray, Illinois, being 58 years, 1 month and 20 days old.
He was married to Sarah Jane Aten, April 19th, 1876. To this union were born four children: Mrs. Minnie Young, Mrs. Nora Ritchey, and Herschel Ashwood. Mrs. Hattie Montooth and infant son preceded her father to the giery {glory} world six years ago.
He was converted and joined the M. E. Church in 1876, and lived an extent and active Christian like his father, who was known far and wide for his labors in the master’s vineyard {God}.
Brother Ashwood was deeply interested in the welfare of those about him; never was he too busy to lend a helping hand when he could benefit the church or community, or give assistances to any one in need. He bore the responsibility and burden of the church faithfully and gladly as long as his health could permit. He was a man of excellent judgment, having held a number of public offices; his neighbors came to him for council and advice.
His last and fatal illness was of long endurance, but was bore patiently. Frequently he spoke of his trust in God; that everything works together for the good to those who love him.
He leaves o mourn his departure his wife, three children, seven grandchildren, his aged mother, four brothers and one sister, all of whom reside in Schuyler County, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Obituary for Wayne Edward Ashwood
Muskogee Daily Phoenix Newspaper?, February 1975
Funeral services for Wayne E. Ashwood, 63, of 4395 Corey Road, White City, Oregon, who died Saturday, will be held at 11 A.M. Wednesday in the Conger-Morris Downtown Chapel. The Rev. Robert Leeds of the Freewill Baptist Church of Taft, California, will officiate. Committal will be in Hillcrest
Memorial Park. Conger-Morris Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Ashwood was born February 21, 1911, in Schuyler County, Illinois, a son of the late Raymond and Effie Ashwood.
Mr. Ashwood was a cattle rancher and had lived in the Rogue Valley area for ten years.
Survivors include two sons, Charles E. Ashwood, Central Point, OR., Raymond Leon Ashwood of Santa Paula, California.; two brothers, Raymond Ashwood of Wagoner, OK.; Robert Ashwood of Muskogee, OK., four sisters, Mrs. Mabel Gaylor of Wagoner, OK.; Mrs. Verna Bell Johnson of Wagoner, OK.; Mrs. Maryetta Brady of Tulsa, OK.; Mrs. Lucille Dunaway of Van Nuys, CA.; six
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
One brother and one sister preceded him in death.
Those who wish may pay their respects until 8:30 o'clock tonight in the Conger-Morris Downtown Chapel.

Obituary for William "Bill" Henry Ashwood
Guymon, Oklahoma
William H. "Bill" Ashwood, 68, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Henson-Novak Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Elmer Conley of Booker, Texas, officiating. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Gibson National Cemetery at Muskogee, Okla.
Mr. Ashwood was born in Muskogee. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He married Frances Mae Schickling in 1958 in Philadelphia. They moved to Guymon in 1978 from Fairview.
Mr. Ashwood was a speech and hearing teacher in the Fairview and Guymon schools for many years before retiring. He was a member of the United Church of God.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Janice Ashwood of Guymon and Deidre Danece Ashwood of Weatherford, Texas; a sister, Mary Wozniak of Muskogee; four brothers, Tommy Ashwood, Dick Ashwood, Johnny Ashwood and Jack Ashwood, all of Muskogee; and a granddaughter.
A Bill Ashwood Memorial has been established for the March of Dimes Foundation c/o Henson-Novak Funeral Home, Box 1306, Guymon, OK 73942.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday; from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday; and until service time on Monday.

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