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Obituary for Nancy Ann Nelson Croxton
The Democrat Message, Mt. Sterling, Illinois:
Died Thursday Afternoon After Long Illness
  After an illness covering a period of two years, Mrs. W. P. Croxton died at her home in this city Thursday afternoon and marks the passing of one of Mt. Sterling's most estimable women.
  Nancy Ann, the oldest child and only daughter of William S. and Margaret A. Nelson, was born at Warsaw, Illinois, July 22, 1850.  The same year her family moved to a farm near Huntsville and here, where her childhood days were spent.  On Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1873, she was united in marriage to William P. Croxton.  To this union six children were born, two of whom, Clyde and Margaret have gone before.  Mrs. Croxton is survived by her husband, three daughters, Miss Mary Croxton, of Mt. Sterling, Mrs. William Charles of Toledo and Mrs. James McCabe of Pontiac and one son T. E. Croxton of the city and two brothers, E. D. Nelson of Timewell and J. S. Nelson of Traverse City, Michigan.
  When a girl of 13 years she was converted and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Huntsville, and after coming to Mt. Sterling united with the Methodist church of this city.
  Of a quiet unassuming disposition her greatest joy was her home, making it a place where her husband and their friends loved to be.
  The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Methodist Church with Rev. J. W. Dundas officiating, with burial in the City Cemetery.

Death of Mrs. W. P. Croxton
  Mrs. W. P. Croxton died Thursday afternoon at her home in Mt. Sterling following an illness of two years.  Her death marks the passing of one of Mt. Sterling's most estimable women, and a former resident of Huntsville township, where she resided on a farm for many years.
  Mrs. Croxton was a sister of the late William Nelson of this city, and J. S. Nelson of Traverse City, Mich.
  Besides her husband she is survived by three daughters and one son and two brothers.
  Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon from the first M. E. church in Mt. Sterling; interment in the Mt. Sterling cemetery.
Obituary for Nancy "Annie" Ann Parish Croxton
Rushville Times, May 22, 1940
Mrs. Nancy  Ann Croxton Died in Rushville Sunday
  Mrs. Nancy Ann Croxton, widow of Fred Croxton and a resident of Schuyler County for more that fifty years, died Sunday evening at the home of her nephew, Fred Edwards, in Rushville; aged eighty seven years.
  Funeral services, conducted by Rev. William R. O'Niell, were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Pleasantview Christian Church, with burial in the Messerer Cemetery.
  The following obituary was read at the service:
  Nancy Ann, daughter of Howard and Cynthia Woods Parrish, was born September 19, 1852, in the state of Indiana and came with her parents to Illinois when but a small child, settling in Schuyler where the remainder of her life has been spent.
  On August 29, 1875, she was united in marriage with Frederick William Croxton and during the fifty-two years of their life together, they lived in the same location in Pleasantview where they started life's journey.
  No children were born to this union but the laughter of youth has always been a part of her household, where with her husband now deceased, they so tenderly reared three children who were bereft of parents in early childhood namely, a niece Letitia Edwards and Minnie Dobbs Croxton, both deceased and a nephew, Fred Edwards, who survives.  Many were the sacrifices made by "Aunt Annie", as she was familiarly known, and deep were her sympathies for the many known and unknown, who sought refuge at her door and found a welcome, warm and sincere.
  Early in life, she united with the Christian Church in Pleasantview where her faith and loyalty have been an inspiration for many.  Always active in the affairs of her church she has made many contributions in various ways after inability to attend services because of failing health and blindness.  Despite this she was always cheerful and bore her affliction with true Christian fortitude.  Her Bible was her constant companion, a source of comfort and sustaining grace.  The pleasure she has gained from its comforting passages has meant much to this quiet unassuming person, who truly knew the meaning of "Christian Fellowship."
  After the passing of her brother, Nathan Wright Parrish, three years ago, she has enjoyed the companionship of Mrs. Annie Sipes, who cared for her so faithfully.  On March 1st, 1940, she came to be cared for in the home of her nephew Fred Edwards and family in Rushville and departed this life on Sunday, May 19, 1940, being at the time of her death, eighty-seven and eight months of age.
  No near relatives remain of this family, with the exception of nieces and nephews, who with many friends know that this devout soul, released from earthly ties, will enjoy the freedom and joys of an endless Eternity with the Lord.
Obituary for Orma Jean Aden Croxton
Orma Jean Croxton
  Orma Jean Croxton, 66, of Quincy, formerly of rural LaPrairie, died Monday, May 29, 1995, in Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
  Mrs. Croxton was born Sept. 21, 1928, near Golden to Henry J. and Anna (Gronewold) Aden.  She married Robert B. Croxton Oct. 20, 1946 in Golden.  He survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Donald Kent Croxton of Amston, Conn., and Dean R. Croxton of Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Carolyn) Schutte of Kirkwood, Mo.; two brothers and their wives, Elmer and Evelyn Aden of Golden and Ernest and Esther Aden of Camp Point; one sister, Mrs. Marion (Marian) Skouby of Webster Grove, Mo.; five grandchildren, Jarod L., Jamie L., and Jeffrey Dean Croxton all of Springfield, and Neil E. and Erica J. Schutte of Kirkwood, Mo.  Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
  She was a 1946 graduate of Golden High School and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Golden.  She was a nurse's aide at Golden Good Shepard Nursing Home for many years and was an avid seamstress.  Mrs. Croxton was a 4-H leader many years, a member of the Schuyler County Home Extension and the Mindale ABC Club.
  Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 1995, in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Golden by the Rev. Lynn Bergren.  Burial will be in Golden Memorial Garden Cemetery.  Family will meet friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta.  Friends may also call at the church Thursday morning after 9 a.m.
  Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church or to the Retina Research and Development Foundation in St. Louis, Mo.
Obituary For Permelia "Amelia" Jane Stoneking Croxton
November 1922
Mrs. Henry Croxton Died in Macomb
  Mrs. Amelia Croxton, widow of Henry Croxton, a pioneer resident of Pleasantview, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Austin Campbell, in Macomb, Thursday morning, of cerebral hemorrhage; aged seventy years.  The remains were taken to the old home at Pleasantview for interment, where funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Fred Wilson of Vermont.  Mrs. Croxton, whose maiden name was Amelia Stoneking, was born Aug. 10, 1852, near Pleasantview, where she spent the early years of her life.  She was left an orphan when quite small.  In 1870 she was married to Henry Croxton, who died two years ago.  For a number of years Mrs. Croxton has lived in Macomb and she will be sadly missed; by her many friends as well as relatives.  She is survived by her two sons, Leonard, of Schuyler County, and Walter, of Macomb, and two daughters, Mrs. Sadie Quinn, of Littleton, and Mrs. Bessie Campbell, of Macomb; two grandchildren whom she raised, Clarence and Charles Croxton; fifteen other grand-children, thirteen great-grandchildren, one brother and one sister and three half sisters.

Family History
  Washington was sickly most of the time. He died at Camp Chase, Ohio of smallpox February 25, 1864. He was buried in a military cemetery in Franklin County, Ohio.
  Amelia Jane Stoneking, the first daughter of Washington and Sarah Smith Stoneking married Henry Thomas Croxton, Oct. 21, 1870 in Schuyler County. Henry was the son of Walter and Sarah Parks Croxton. Although Henry's parents were English, Henry was born in Schuyler County. For a while Henry lived in Missouri with his family until the death of his father in 1862. Sarah Parks Croxton then returned to Schuyler County with her children and lived near Pleasantview where Henry was a coalminer.
  Six children were born to Henry and Amelia. Their daughter, Sarah, married John Quinn, son of Salathiel and Elizabeth Gillespie Quinn and they lived in Rushville Township until John bought a farm near Littleton where they spent their twelve children. - submitted by Marie Settles
Obituary for Wallace "Ralph" Ralph Croxton
July 13, 1972
Rites Held in Augusta for Wallace R. Croxton
  Wallace Ralph Croxton, 82, of Augusta, died at 11:26 p.m. on Wednesday at McDonough District hospital.
  Services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Cookson and Sons Funeral home in Augusta.  Sterling Ambrosius conducted the service and burial was in Huntsville cemetery.
  Mr. Croxton was born July 8, 1889, at Huntsville to Joel and Josephine Byrns Croxton.  He married Grace Creamer Aug. 8, 1919, at Quincy.  He received his schooling in Schuyler county.  He graduated from Normal State Teacher's College, Macomb.  He was amember of the United Methodist cheurch and the Hancock County World War I Barracks.  Mr. Croxton was a veteran of WW I.  He was the retired manager and bookkeeper of the elevator in Golden, and also had worked in construction.  He moved to Augusta three years ago after living in Arizona for 20 years.
  Surviving are his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Louis (Ruth) Burton of Augusta; one son, Carl Croxton of Vista, Calif.; nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; one brother, Dwight Croxton of LaPrairie; and one sister, Mrs. Mabel Crandall of Pratt, Kans.
  His parents, an infant daughter, one brother, and two sisters died previously.
Obituary for Marguerite B. Rohn Crum
Rushville Times, Wednesday, July 26, 2000, page 13, column 3
Marguerite Crum
  Marguerite B. Crum, 78, of Rushville, died Sunday, July 23, 2000, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
  She was born July 23, 1922, in Schuyler County, the daughter of the late Charles and Bertha (Downs) Rohn.  She married Carl Crum at the Free Methodist Parsonage in Rushville on June 16, 1941.
  She was a secretary and receptionist for the Schuyler Extension Unit office of the University of Illinois for more than 15 years, retiring in 1981.  She was a member of the Rushville Free Methodist Church and its Women Missionary International.  She was also a member of the Explorer's Bible Study Group and the Home Extension of the University of Illinois.
  Surviving are her husband, Carl, of Rushville; two sons, Wayne (wife Kay) of Rushville and Jim (wife Linda) of Beardstown; one daughter, Colleen Keithley (husband Ken) of Jacksonville; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Dwight Rohn of Birmingham, Ala.; and one sister, Vera Langdon, of Galesburg.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-mother, Faye Root Rohn, and a sister, Alice Gabbert.
  Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Rushville Free Methodist Church with Revs. Rob Kirkham and Wayne Bonser officiating.  Burial will follow in the Rushville City Cemetery.  Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville is in charge of services.
  Memorials may be given to the Rushville Free Methodist Church.
Obituary for Cecil R. Cunningham
Rushville Times, Wednesday, March 28, 2001, page 15, column 4
Cecil Cunningham
  Cecil R. Cunningham, 86, of Rushville, died Friday, March 23, 2001, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital Long Term Care facility in Rushville.
  He was born Sept. 14, 1914, in Schuyler County, the son of Dwight Royalty and Rose Agnes Rang Cunningham.  He married Alta Louise Lung on May 14, 1939, in Litchfield.  She preceded him in death in August of 1983.
  He was a farmer.  He attended Schuyler County schools and graduated from Rushville High School with the Class of 1933.
  He was a devoted member of the Rushville Free Methodist church.  He had attended five general conferences of the Free Methodist Church of North America and for more than 30 years was a member of the Ministerial Appointment Committee of the Central Illinois Conference.  He also was a charter member of the Rushville High School band and a charter member of the Rushville Camp of Gideons International.
  Survivors include two children Carol Walker (husband Robert) and Charles D. Cunningham (wife Martha) all of Rushville; one brother, Russell C. Cunningham of Rushville; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
  He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, James R. Cunningham.
  Funeral services were Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at Rushville Free Methodist Church with Rev. Rob Kirkham and Rev. Wayne Bonser officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.  The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling was in charge of the arrangements.
  Memorials are suggested to the Gideons International or the Rushville Free Methodist Church.
Obituary for William "Robert" Robert Curless
Rushville Times, Wednesday, August 22, 2001, page 13, column 6
Robert Curless
  Robert Curless, 91, of Astoria, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
  He was born May 21, 1910, in Woodland Township, Fulton County, the son of John W. and Hattie (Farwell) Curless.
  He married Emily Baumgartner on Oct. 27, 1933, in Astoria.  She survives.
  He was preceded in death by four brothers, Granville, Benjamin, James and Farwell; and three sisters, Rose Parks, Bonnie Wherley and Jennie Thomas.
  Survivors include his wife, Emily Curless of Astoria and one nephew, Phillip (wife Lois) Wherley of Scottsdale, Ariz.
  He was a farmer, a Woodland Township Precinct Committeeman and a member of Mt. Zion Cemetery Board and the Fulton County Farm Bureau.
  Services will be Wednesday, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m. at Astoria Christian Church with Gary Sheets officiating.  Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Astoria.  Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria Christian Church.
Obituary for George O. Ackerson
Eagle Publications, October 10, 2002
George O. Ackerson
  George O. Ackerson, 78, Galesburg, formerly of Ophiem, died Monday, Sept. 30, 2002, in Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport, Iowa.
  He was born Nov. 4, 1923, in Bushnell, son of George Washington and Clarice Benham Ackerson. He married Bertdell Harvey Feb. 17, 1945, in Mount Vernon.
  Surviving are his wife; four sons, Allen Ackerson, Colorado Springs, Colo., Thomas (Jody) Ackerson, Texas, Mike (Julie) Ackerson, Woodhull and William Bradley (Susan) Ackerson, Arcadia, Kan.; two sisters, Mary Lain, Kewanee, and Carmen Mcie, Cambridge; three brothers, Albert (Joann) Ackerson, Kewanee, Charles Ackerson, in Tennessee, and William Ackerson, California; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, George N. and James, an infant grandson, an infant brother, five sisters and a brother.
  He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
  He worked as an inspector at John Deere Harvester, East Moline, retiring after 26 years.
  He was a member of First Church of God, Galesburg, Ophiem American Legion Post 1077 and U.A.W. 865, East Moline.
  Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m.Thursday in First Church of God, with the Rev. Derrick Bacon officiating.
  Burial was in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Ophiem.
  Peterson-Wallin-Knox Funeral Home, Alpha, was in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to his church.

George Ackerson
Ophiem, Ill. - George O. Ackerson, Galesburg, formerly of Ophiem, died Monday, Sept. 30, 2002, at Genesis Medical Center-East Campus, Davenport.
  Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First Church of God, Galesburg. Visitation is one hour before the service. Burial will be in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Ophiem. Peterson-Wallin-Knox Funeral Home, Alpha, is in charge of arrangements.
  Mr. Ackerson was employed 26 years as an inspector at John Deere Harvester, East Moline.
  He was born Nov. 4, 1923, in Bushnell. He married Bertdell Harvey in 1945 in Mount Vernon.
  During World War II, he served in the Navy.
  Memorials may be made to the church.
  Survivors include his wife, Bertdell; sons, Allen, Colorado Springs, Colo., Thomas, of Texas, Mike, Woodull, and Bradley, Arcadia, Kan.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Lain, Kewanee, and Carmen Mice, Cambridge; and brothers, Albert, Kewanee, Charles, of Tennessee, and William, of California.
  From: Carla Finley <CRAFTYONE2@aol.com>: "My uncle Orville died yesterday. Just for those of you that have Ackerson's in your line, here is his obit. He is the son of George Washington Ackerson and Clarice Gladys Benham.
Obituary for Donald Ray Ackman
Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 25, 2000, page 13, column 2
Donald Ackman
  Donald Ray Ackman, 52, of Rushville, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000, at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.
  He was born Dec. 22, 1947, in Rushville to the late Robert H. and Marietta Rohn Ackman.  He married Rebecca Jane Ingram Nov. 30, 1969, in Charleston.  They were married for 15 years.
  Surviving are one daughter, Julie Elizabeth Jenkins of Champaign; three sons, Gabriel Drew Ackman of Gibson City, John Sheridan Ackman of Urbana, and Matthew Robert Ackman of Thomasboro; six grandchildren; two brothers, Jon Ackman of Rushville and Tom Ackman of Lincoln.
  He attended Eastern Illinois University in Charleston from 1967 to 1970 and was a member of Phi Sigma Epsilon Fraternity.  He was employed for the last nine years as a bookkeeper of M & M Vending in Macomb.  He was an avid Green Bay Packers football fan and enjoyed playing golf.
  Cremation has been accorded.  Graveside memorial services will be held at l0:30 a.m. Friday at the Rushville City Cemetery with Rev. Scott Henley officiating.  Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.
  Memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association.
Obituary for Betty L. Stevens Allen
Rushville Times, December 27, 2000, page 9, column 3
Betty L. Allen
  Betty L. Allen, 66, of Clayton, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000, in St. John’s Hospital North in Springfield.
  Born Aug. 30, 1934, in Kellerville, Mrs. Allen was a daughter of Don and Helen Leapley Stevens.  She married Jerry Allen on July 2, 1955, in Clayton.  He survives.
  Mrs. Allan was a homemaker and worked for Bents Family Foods in Camp Point for more than 20 years.  She was a graduate of Clayton High School.
  Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Beverly Bell (husband Tim) of Camp Point, and Bonnie Power (husband Rob) of Quincy; a sister, Pat Patton (husband Paul) of Clayton; and five grandchildren.
Services were held Friday, Dec. 22 in the Hamilton Funeral Home by the Rev. Donald  Busboom.  Burial was in South Side Cemetery in Clayton.
  Memorials may be made to St. John's Hospital North, Hospice Floor, in Springfield.
Obituary for Charles Don Ambrosius
Rushville Times, July 26, 2000, page 13, column 4
Charles Ambrosius
  Charles Don Ambrosius, 82, died July 5, 2000. He was born in Woodstock Township in Schuyler County, Ill., on April 27, 1918, and died in his Gardena, Calif., home where he had lived for the last 45 years.
  He was born into a farming family, one of eight children. Moving to Arizona as a teenager, he worked to help support his family in a copper mine, and later served in World War II in Greenland, building the first military base, then on to England and Germany.
  He met and married Erica Lene Kupper in Germany, and brought her and her daughter (Kirsten) home to America. They had two more children, Don and Mary, and settled in Gardena where Charles went to work for Von’s Grocery Go. as a meat cutter and later as a manager, where he worked for 32 years.
  Preceding him in death was his wife, Erica.
  He is survived by Kirsten Richter, Don and Connie Ambrosius, Mary and Dave Nakamura; one brother, Harold Ambrosius of Rushville; two sisters, Vergie Wilson of Rushville and Imogene Daniels of Beardstown; six grandchildren, Vernon, Eric, Tessa, Bonnie, Jennifer, Mark and their loving families.
  A memorial service was held on Saturday, July 22, 2000, in Gardena, Calif. Charles and Erica's ashes will be spread at sea, together.
Obituary for Bessie L. Ethridge Anderson
Rushville Times, February 7, 2001, page 13, column 2
  Bessie L. Anderson, 78, of Browning, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, at Heritage Manor South, Beardstown.
  She was born Feb. 25, 1922, at Tower Hill, the daughter of Jesse and Carrie (Nance) Ethridge. She married David Earl Anderson on Oct. 16, 1941, in Tower Hill. He survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Larry F. (and LaTrisha) Anderson of Urbana, Ohio, and Donald (and Julie) Anderson of Springfield, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Rodney (Ruth I.) Simpson of Astoria; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Dorothy Clemons of Sarasota, Fla., Vera Robison of Pana, Dolly Pizzo of Pana, and Mrs. Lonnie (Betty) Reed of Pana.
  She was preceded in death by two sons, Raymond and David Anderson; two brothers, Charles and Robert Ethridge; and one sister, Mary Severe.
  She was employed by Astoria Fibra-Steel Corp in Astoria for more than 10 years.
  Graveside services were Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001, at Beardstown City Cemetery with Rev. James Shirley officiating. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria was in charge of services.
  Memorials may be made to Heritage Manor South in Beardstown, or Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice, 331 S. Main, Virginia, Il 62691.
Obituary for David "Andy" Earl Anderson II
Rushville Times, July 26, 2000, page 13, column
Andy Anderson
  David "Andy" Anderson, 56, of Porter, Okla., died Monday morning, July 17, at the Muskogee Veterans Medical Center.
  He was born Aug. 25, 1943, in Tower Hill, to Bessie (Ethridge) and David Anderson, Sr. He married Margaret L. Seals on June 29, 1966, in Alexander, Va.  She survives.
  He is also survived by his parents, Bessie and David Anderson, Sr., of Browning; one son, Dennis Lee (wife Jody) Anderson of Broken Arrow, Okla.; one daughter Deborah K. (husband Johnny) James of Porter, Okla.; four grandchildren; two brothers, Donald and Larry Anderson, both of Ohio; one sister, Ruth Simpson of Astoria; and his father-in-law, Oscar Seals of Porter, Okla.
  He served in the United States Army from October of 1964 to May of 1967. He was a 1961 graduate of Beardstown High School and in his later years, graduated with an associate degree in furniture and auto upholstery from Okmulgee Tech. He served as class president for two years, and was so gifted that they approached him to become an instructor, but he chose to work out of his home.
  Graveside services were Thursday, July 20, at the U.S. National Cemetery in Ft. Gibson, Okla., with the Rev. Elmer Moss officiating. Shipman Funeral Home and Crematory in Wagoner, Okla. was in charge of services.
Obituary for Manda M. Heller Anderson
Rushville Times, November 15, 2000, page 17, column 2
  Mrs. Manda M. Anderson, 91, Vermont, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, at the Parkview Health Care Center in East Moline.
  She was born Jan. 15, 1909, in Table Grove, the daughter of Newton and Ernestine Eglin Heller. She married Lyle Anderson on June 24, 1933, in Vermont. He died Nov. 4, 1992.
  She is survived by one son, Donald (wife, Norma) Anderson of Moline; one grandson; one granddaughter; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, George Heller of Table Grove and Paul Heller of Moline; and one sister, Ellen Deener of Mason City.  She was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
  She graduated from Western High School in Macomb and Western Illinois University. She taught school for 34 years, 16 years in rural schools and 18 years as fifth grade teacher in Vermont Grade School. She was a member of Vermont Women's Club, Alpha Lambda Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society and the Vermont Methodist Church.
  Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 11 at Kost Memorial Home in Vermont with Rev. Jerry Sawyer officiating. Burial was in Vermont Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Vermont Library, Vermont Methodist Church, or Vermont Rescue Squad.
Obituary for Lea R. Healy Bacon
Rushville Time, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, page 15, column 1
Lea Bacon
  Mrs. Lea R. Bacon, 71, of Table Grove, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
  She was born Oct. 7, 1928, in Cambridge, Mass., the daughter of John J. and Bertha Pelotte Healy.
  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Steve (Sheila) Overcash of Table Grove; two sons, Joseph Kraft of Colchester and William Bacon Jr., of Galesburg; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
  Cremation rites have been accorded by Kost Memorial Home of Vermont and graveside burial of the cremains was Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, in Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb with the Rev. Ron Green officiating.
  Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Obituary for Elsie Marie Hughes Bainter
Rushville Times, January 10, 2001, page 13, column 6
  Elsie Marie Bainter, 72, of Lewistown, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2001, at her home.
  She was born July 17, 1928, in Fulton County, the daughter of Madison and Ina Wilcoxen Smith Hughes. She married Paul E. Bainter on Aug. 11, 1944, in Canton. He survives.
  Also surviving are three sons, Larry (Sharon) Bainter of Lewistown, Jim (Linda) Bainter of Peoria, and Greg (Lori) Bainter of Lewistown; one daughter, Mrs. John (Terry) Fanning of Lewistown; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Frank (Sandra) Hughes of Rock Island; and one sister, Mrs. Frank (Geri) Troubaugh of Cave City, Ky. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.
  She was a member of VFW Post 5001 Auxiliary in Lewistown.
  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown with the Rev. Sandra Hughes officiating. Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home of Canton is in charge of the services.
  Memorials may be made to VFW Post 5001 Auxiliary in Lewistown.
Obituary for Irene T. Kirkpatrick Barkley
Rushville Times, April 18, 2001, page 13, column 4
Irene Barkley
  Irene T. Barkley, 94, of Macomb, formerly of Ipava, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at Wesley Village in Macomb.
  She was born Nov. 13, 1906, in Smithfield, the daughter of Frank and Grace (Neff) Kirkpatrick.  She married Frank Barkley on Dec. 26, 1925, in Keokuk, Iowa.  He died March 9, 1989.  She also was preceded in death by one son, Dr. Robert Barkley and four brothers.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ted (Ginny) Doxstader of Macomb and Mrs. Sonny (Carolyn) Van Order of Vermont; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and one brother, Burdette (wife Mary) Kirkpatrick of Champaign.
  She was a member of Ipava Presbyterian Church and was a 50-year member of the Ipava Order of the Eastern Star 226.  She was a graduate of Table Grove High School and Western Illinois University.  She taught school for more than 30 years in the Ipava community.
  Graveside services were Saturday, April 14, 2001, at Ipava Cemetery.  Pastor Kevin Kessler officiated.  Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava was in charge of the services.
  Memorials may be made to the Ipava Presbyterian Church, V.I.T. Jr./Sr. High Library or Wesley Village.
Death Notice for Sarah Bartell
Rushville Times, August 29, 1895
  Died, of inflammatory rheumatism, Aug. 24th, Sarah Bartell, aged 46 years. She came here sick from Griggsville, some four weeks ago, dying at the home of her son-in-law, George Bishop. Her remains were laid to rest in the Butlersville cemetery.
Obituary for Kathy J. McDonald Barton
Rushville Times, June 7, 2000, page 13, column 3
  Kathy J. McDonald-Barton, 36, of rural Smithshire, formerly of Rushville, died Friday, June 2, 2000, at Ottawa.
  She was born May 3, 1964, in Schuyler County, the daughter of Richard and Sharon Stansbery McDonald.
  She spent her early life in Rushville before moving to Little York where she received her early schooling. She then graduated from Rushville High School in 1982.
She married Randy Barton Oct. 24, 1987, in the Fall Creek Church in Warren County. He survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, William McDonald of Kirkwood and James McDonald of Smithshire; her parents of Kirkwood; her grandmother, Willadene McDonald of Rushville; four brothers, Cliff (wife, Sherry), Mike (wife, Candie), Randy and Rod (wife, Pam) all of Kirkwood her special brother, Larry Erbman of Burlington, Iowa, and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.  She was preceded in death by three grandparents.
  She had various employments, including work at Community Memorial Hospital dietary department in Monmouth. Recently she was a homemaker and had been partners with her husband in their trucking business. She enjoyed baking and decorating cakes for her family and friends, loved the outdoors, horses and flowers and liked to square dance. She also collected toy bunnies.
  Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2000, at Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth with the Rev. James Epperson officiating.  Cremation will be accorded following the service.
  A memorial fund is being established and will be announced at a later date.
Obituary for Sam "Ray" Bassham
Rushville Times, February 21, 2001, page 13, column 5
  Sam "Ray" Bassham, 39, of East Peoria, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
  He was born March 18, 1961, in Peoria, the son of Willey and Shirley D'Camp Bassham.
  Surviving are his parents of Salem, Ark.; one brother, Billy (wife Lori) Bassham of East Peoria; two sisters, Mrs. Mark (Donna) Tonsor of Marquette Heights and Mrs. Larry (Zoe) Ellison of Low Point; four nephews; and three nieces.
  He was employed at the Paradice Casino of East Peoria. He was a member of Richland Southern Baptist Church in East Peoria, Rushville Southern Baptist Church in Rushville, and Peoria area puppeteers. He devoted his life to making people happy.
  Services were Friday, Feb. 16 at the Rushville Southern Baptist Church in Rushville with Rev. Mike Cooper officiating. Burial was in the Brooklyn City Cemetery. Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria was in charge of the services.
  Memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate.
Obituary for James L. Bauser II
Rushville Times, Jan. 19, 2000, page 13, column 2
James L. Bauser
  James L. Bauser, 78, of Oakford, died Jan. 15, 2000, at Sunny Acres Home in Petersburg.
  He was born July 18, 1921, in Calhoun County, the son of James L. and Edna Winningham Bauser.
He married Mildred L. Bauser in Menard County on July 5, 1952. She died Nov. 12, 1999.
  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Eric (Virginia) Albin of New Berlin and Mrs. Terry (Lori) Impson of Oakford; two brothers, William "Bill" Bauser of Atterberry and Dieter Bauser of Greenview; four sisters, Joan Schlieper of Pittsfield, Eula Masters of St. Louis, Mo., Doris Jones of Huntington, Utah, and Sadie Craigmiles of San Jose; four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
  He also was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.
  He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict.  He was a lifetime member of Petersburg V.FW Post 6871.  He was a former commander and member of American Legion Post 198, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
  Funeral services for Mr. Bauser will be held Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 10:30 a.m. at Burley Funeral Home in Petersburg with the Rev. Shawn Craigmiles officiating.
  Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield.  Inter Veterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County will conduct military services.
  Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation.
Obituary for Mildred Bauser Bauser
Rushville Times, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, page 17, column 5
Mildred Bauser
  Mildred Bauser, 74, of Oakford died Nov. 12, 1999, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
  She was born June 24, 1925, in Pearl, the daughter of Oscar and Carrie Lashbrook Bauser.
  She married James L. Bauser on July 5, 1952, in Springfield.  He survives of Petersburg.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Eric (Virginia) Albin of New Berlin and Mrs. Terry (Lorie) Impson of Oakford; four grandchildren, one sister, Alberta Bauser of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by a sister and two half brothers.
  She attended the Atterberry Community Baptist Church.
  Funeral services for Mrs. Bauser were held Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, at the Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg with the Rev. Shawn Craigmiles officiating.  Burial was at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield.
  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Obituary for Charlotte "Lottie" Stubb O'Neal Bea
Rushville Times, September 1936 partial text:
  Charlotte Stubb Bea, daughter of William and Harriet Clark Stubb, was born November 30, 1847, in Floyd County, IN, and departed this life September 27, 1936, at her home in Rushville.
  Aunt Lottie came to Ripley from Indiana with her mother and sister, Laura Stubb, in 1849. .....At the age of eighteen years she was united in marriage to David O'Neal. (After his death) she was married to Alias Bea, and they moved to Topeka, Kansas, to establish their home. A few years later she returned to live with her mother and stepfather, Samuel DeCounter. ..... Besides her niece, she is survived by a nephew, Clarence Luthy of Mt. Sterling, and a cousin, Eunice Cox of Rushville.
Obituary for Claire Johnson Beam
  Claire Johnson Beam, son of Homer and Edith Beam was born Nov. 12, 1906 departed this life Dec. 26, 1918, aged 12 years, 1 month and 18 days.
  He leaves a father, mother, three sisters, Gladys, Beulah and Julia May, one brother, Ralph.
  Claire contracted influenza and was very sick only 4 days, when death claimed his young happy life. He was such a bright boy, full of good deeds and the pride of a father's heart and mother's hopes, but Claire has left a bright light to burn forever in the minds of home folks, left here. He was of a disposition to win the love of his playmates and attract men to admire him. He was a true soldier in way of obedience, marking his life at home. His helping hand and wiling feet, which were always ready to help mama and papa will be no more.
  Among those of the family, who will miss him most will be his little brother, Ralph, who was his constant companion, wherever he went on his trips thru the woods and across the fields on the farm. Claire was a real boy in every sense of the word growing up to be a real man. But he was called away to other service in the Heavenly Kingdom.  Claire was in regular attendance at the Sunday school and his presence will be greatly missed.
  Brief services were held at the home by Rev. Keltner, concluded at the cemetery Sunday afternoon and there under the cover of pure white snow they laid away the form of their loving boy.
  Note: He is buried in Bader Cemetery, Browning Township, Schuyler County, Illinois as are his parents.
Obituary for James "Wilbur" Beatty
Rushville Times, December 8, 1999, page 15, column 5
  James "Wilbur" Beatty, 85, of Canton, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
  Born Feb. 26, 1914, in Rushville to James E. and Emma Nora Davis Beatty, he married Ferne C. Carr on Oct. 16, 1948. She died in 1972. He married Lucille Carver on Nov. 19, 1977. She died in 1994.
  Two brothers also preceded him in death.
  Surviving is one niece, Mrs. William (Mary Lou) Moore of Canton.
  A member of Canton American Legion Post 16 and Canton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1984, he was a World War II Army veteran with the rank of sergeant, serving as a bomb salvage tech-nician in the Pacific Theater.
  He was a retired coal miner, working many years at Buckheart and Banner coal mines.
  He was a member of Canton Moose Lodge 784, Masonic Lodge 154 in Georgetown, 40 et 8 Voiture 812, Ansar Shrine in Springfield and Danville Consistory.
  He was of the Baptist faith.
  Services were held Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999 at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home in Canton. Burial was in Rushville City Cemetery in Rushville.
  Memorials may be made to First Baptist church Food Panty in Canton.
Obituary for Luther Harold Beck
Rushville Times, September 13, 2000, page 13, column 4
Luther Beck
  Luther Harold Beck, 76, of Astoria, died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000, at Prairie View Healthcare in Lewistown.
  He was born June 1, 1924, in Novinger, Mo., the son of Frank and Lucinda (Donnelly) Beck.  He married Virginia Briney on Feb. 12, 1950, in Astoria.  She survives.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Lisa Beck of Bella Vista, Calif.; and two sisters, Ina May Reynolds of Astoria and Helen Cordell of Colchester.
  He was a member of the Astoria Church of Christ.  He was treasurer/manager of the International Harvester Canton Works Credit Union for 30 years.
  Memorial services will be held Sunday, Sept. 17, at the Astoria Church of Christ with Collis Trone officiating.  The body has been donated to medical science.  Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of services.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria Church of Christ.
Obituary for Garnet "Irene" Irene Kizer Grimes Bell
Rushville Times, March 7, 2001, page 13, column 4
  Garnet Irene Bell, 73, of Beardstown, died at her home on Monday, March 5, 2001.
  She was born May 20, 1927, at Montpelier, Ohio, to John and Olive Huston Kizer. She graduated from Pioneer (Ohio) High School in 1946.
  She married Robert C. Grimes in Ohio on Sept. 2, 1946. She moved to Beardstown in 1950, and lived there since then, except for two years in Ohio.
  She is survived by three sons, G. Douglas Grimes of Waukegan, Jeffrey C. Grimes of Center Hill, Fla., and Todd B. Grimes (wife, Linda) of Azle, Texas; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Opal (husband. Marshall) Kosier of Kunkle, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by one son, Michael R. Grimes, of Beardstown, in January, 2000, her parents, two brothers, and three sisters in Ohio.
She worked 30 years as a waitress at the Arrow Restaurant and the Virginia Country Club, and as manager at The Cove. In 1970, she received a certificate as a licensed, practical nurse, and practiced at nursing homes in Beardstown, Rushville, and Williams County, Ohio.
She was an active member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown for 40 years. In recent years, she enjoyed traveling and attending local sporting events.
  She will be cremated, with arrangements made by Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown on Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at 11 a.m., followed by a remembrance luncheon in the church's fellowship hall.
  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her name to First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Obituary for Alvina S. Schiffner Black
Rushville Times, January 9, 2002, page 13, column 1
Alvina Black
  Alvina S. Black, 94, of Rushville, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  She was born Sept. 18, 1907, in Durham, Kans., the daughter of the late Jacob A. and Maria Katherine (Yauk) Schiffner.
  Surviving are two sons, Robert Pierce Black (wife, Marilyn) of Saratoga, Calif., and Kenneth Dewayne Black (wife, Frances) of Las Vegas; one daughter, Barbara Botts (husband, John) of Rushville; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert Schiffner (wife, Susan) of Deming, New Mexico, and one sister, Elsie Noland of Kansas.
  She was preceded in death by four sisters, Emma McNeil, Lorine Quinton, Ida Schelske and Wilma Marie, and three brothers, Art, Henry and Ed Schiffner.
  She was a homemaker and active in managing her farm.  She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Schuyler Brown Home Extension and helped organize the Schuyler County Senior Citizens Center.
  Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Rev. Joseph Eckman officiating.  Burial was in the Palm Cemetery west of Rushville.  Memorials may be given to the St. John's Lutheran Church or the Lutheran Hour radio program.
  Note: She husband was Karl Robert Black married Sept. 9, 1928 McPherson, Kansas.
Obituary for Bessie W. Blue
Rushville Times, September 27, 2000, page 15A, column 4
Bessie Blue
  Bessie W. Blue, 93, of Astoria, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2000, at Prairie View Care Center in Lewistown.
  She was born Oct. 9, 1906, in Woodland Township, Fulton County, to Oscar Allen and Alta (Onion) Blue.
  She was preceded in death by one brother, Allen Blue, and her parents.
  Surviving are a nephew, Philip (and Helen) Blue of Astoria; three grand nieces and one grand nephew.
  She was a lifelong member of the Summum Christian Church, where she played piano for several years, and Order of Eastern Star Lodge No. 226 of lpava.
  Services were held Monday, Sept. 25, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Brian Culver and Gary Sheets officiating.  Burial was in Sixteen Cemetery near Summum.
  Memorials may be made to Summum Christian Church.
Obituary for Marcella S. Schweinefus Brehm
Rushville Times, August 2, 2000, page 11, column 2
  Marcella Brehm, 79, of Rushville, died Monday, July 31, 2000, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Arrangements will be announced later by Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.

Rushville Times, August 9, 2000, page 11, column 1
  Marcella S. Brehm, 79, of R.R. 2, Rushville, died Monday, July 31, 2000, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  She was born Oct. 25, 1920, near Castalia, Iowa, in Fayette County to the late Henry and Myrtle Oakland Schweinefus.
  She married William Phillip Brehm June 21, 1945, in Woebly, England. He died April 24, 1996.
  Surviving are one daughter, Pauline Klamerus of Bensenville; one son, John P. Brehm of Woodbridge, Va.; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and one sister, Lois Jellings of Clinton, Iowa.
  She was preceded in death by three children, Anna Marie Brehm, Kenneth William Brehm, and Mary Denson.
  She was a lieutenant in the Army Nursing Corps during W.W. II, serving overseas.  A graduate of Lutheran Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago in 1943, she was a member of the Lutheran General and Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association. She also was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Rushville, the Lutheran Women's Missionary League, and the Schuyler American Legion Auxiliary Unit #4.
  She was a registered nurse, working in the Chicago area, Postville, Iowa, Mt Vernon, Nashville, Tenn., Dayton, Ohio and retired from Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Graveside services were held Friday at St. Paul's Cemetery Nashville, with Pastor Joseph Eckman officiating.  Burial followed. Visitation was Thursday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. Military services were conducted at the funeral home by Schuyler American Legion Post #4. A memorial service was held Sunday, Aug. 6 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Rushville.
  Memorials may be given to the St. John's Lutheran Church in Rushville.
Obituary for James F. Brierton II
Rushville Times, August 23, 2000, page 13, column 5
  Memorial services were held Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, at the Ferris Christian Church in Ferris.  Inurnment was in the Pilot Grove Cemetery of rural Burnside.
  He was born Oct. 23, 1929, the son of James F. and Inez Himegarner Brierton in Carthage.  He attended school in Carthage and graduated from Carthage High School.  He then attended DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago.
  On May 8, 1948, he married Dorothy Kiesow at the Rushville Christian Church.  He had lived in Ferris since 1948 and owned and operated Brierton TV service for many years.  He was a member of the First Christian Church Independent in Ferris and the Carthage Elks Club.
  He is survived by his wife Dorothy of Ferris; five children Dennis (wife Pat) of Reno, Nev., Mike (wife Theresa) of Abilene Kan., Patty Thomas (husband John) of Ladd, Roger (wife Kathy) of Carthage and Joyce Whitcomb of Carthage; two sisters, Jean Ollendick of Macomb and Carol Akers of Macomb; and one brother, Jack Brierton of Rushville; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Cinda Carol and Sandra Marie; one son, Gary and two sisters, Eleanor Trovillion and Dorothy Stamper.
Obituary for Mary Ellen Sherrill Briggs
Rushville Times, October 25, 2000, page 13, column 4
Mary Ellen Briggs
  Mary Ellen Briggs, 91, of Rushville, a former resident of Virginia, died Friday Oct. 13, 2000, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
  She was born Sept. 15, 1909, in Cass County, the daughter of Lee "Grubby" and Bess Revis Sherrill.  She married Charles S. Briggs on Oct. 12, 1926, in Morgan County.  He preceded her in death Aug. 3, 1980.
  She is survived by three daughters, Jo Force of Chandlerville, Jackie Egert (husband Roger) of Seattle, Wash., and Mary Lashbrook (husband Joe) of Rushville, nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bettie Lee Settles of Virginia and Bessie Lou Smith of Jacksonville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by a daughter, Hazel Irene "Babe" Briggs and five sisters, Ruby Harris, June White, Lee Edda Hartman, Alberta Zillion and Louise Sherrill.
  Mrs. Briggs had formerly been employed as a nurse's aid at Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville and was an accomplished seamstress, assisting many area families with sewing projects.  Along with her husband, she formerly owned and operated a restaurant on the square in Virginia.  She was a member of the Virginia Church of Christ and Chandlerville American Legion Post 694 Auxiliary.  She was a former member of the Cass County Household Science Club and Round Robin Card Club.
   Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia with burial in Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia.
  Memorial gifts are suggested to the Chandlerville American Legion Post 694 Auxiliary.
Obituary for June Palmer Brooks
Rushville Times, June 13, 2001, page 13, column 3
June Brooks
  June Brooks, 74, of Rushville, died Friday, June 8, 2001, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  She was born Dec. 25, 1926, in Rushville Township, Schuyler County to the late Glenn and Ida Mae Shores Palmer.  She married Zane Brooks Nov. 27, 1949, in Rushville.
  He survives, along with two daughters, Jane Martin (husband Larry) of Versailles, and Penny Lovekamp (husband Bruce) of Arenzville; and three grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Palmer.
  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rushville and owned and operated the Schuylerette Beauty Shop in Rushville for 48 years, retiring in 1992.
  Funeral services were held Monday 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 Cass-Schuyler In Home Healthcare Service.
Obituary for Nelda J. Smith Burgard
Rushville Times, April 25, 2001, page 15, column 5
Nelda Burgard
  Nelda J. Burgard, 90, of Ipava, died Saturday, April 21, 2001, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  She was born Jan. 15, 1911, in Fulton County, the daughter of John H. and Sarah W. (Wise) Smith.  She married Harold Burgard on Jan. 17, 1931, in Joliet.  He died Oct. 8, 1987.
  She also was preceded in death by one sister, Colla Counselman and one brother, Corwin G. Smith.
  Surviving are three sons, John (wife Rose) Burgard of Ipava, Robert Burgard (and Sara Dress) of Ipava, and Lanny (wife Diane) Burgard of Table Grove; three daughters, Lois Gorsage of Lewistown, Mrs. Lowell (Luann) Davis of London Mills, and Mrs. Don (Rebecca) Heller of Ipava; 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of Ipava Presbyterian Church, Katherine Class Quilters, Willing Workers’ Club, and Busy Day Club.  She was a school teacher at area country schools.
  Funeral services were Tuesday, April 24, at the Ipava Christian Church with Pastor Kevin Kessler officiating.  Burial was in the Ipava Cemetery.  Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava was in charge of services.
  Memorials may be made to the Ipava Presbyterian Church.
Obituary for Anna Bonnetto Bontjes Burget
Rushville Times, April 4, 2001, page 15, column 4
Anna Burget
  Anna Burget, 89, of Vermont, died Saturday, March 31, 2001, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
  She was born Jan. 25, 1912, in Edwards, the daughter of Joseph and Nellie Perry Bonnetto.  She first married Edward Bontjes.  He is deceased.  She then married Robert Earl Burget on April 22, 1948.  He died Aug. 27, 1968.
  Survivors include two sons, Harold Bontjes of Springfield and Herman Bontjes of Havana; one daughter, Mabel Fawcett of Havana; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Fred Bonnetto of Pelion, S.C.; and four sisters, Pearl Hudson of Clinton, Betty Worthington of Marietta, Bernice Magee of Green Forest, Ark., and Norma Leonard of Fayetteville, Ark.
She worked at the Vermont Foundry for over 20 years and was a member of the Vermont Christian Church.
  Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Vermont Christian Church with Rev. Tim Gilliland officiating.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.  Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana.  Kost Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to Vermont Christian Church.
Obituary for Robert L. Butler
Rushville Times, June 21, 2000, page 13, column 1
  Robert L. Butler, 68, of Astoria, died Wednesday, June 14, 2000, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
  He was born Oct. 4, 1931, in Peoria, the son of Willard L. and Ruby (Wilson) Butler.
  He married Mary Lybarger on Oct. 1, 1950, in Astoria. She survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Steven R. (wife Pam) Butler of Astoria and Stanley (wife Cathy) Butler of Peoria; four grandchildren; his mothor and one brother, Ronald C. Butler of Capetown, South Africa.
  He was preceded in death by his father and a nephew.
  He was a member of American Legion Post #25 in Astoria, Professional Sales Guild, and the Creve Coeur
Community Church.
  He was owner and operator of Butler 66 Service in Astoria, co-owner of Locks, Inc.. in Canton, and was a retired salesman from B & B Motors in Havana. He was an army veteran.
  Services were Saturday, June 17, 2000, at the United Methodist Church in Astoria with Rev. Marian Stone and Rev. Brian Culver officiating. Burial was in the Astoria Cemetery. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria was in charge of the services.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria Rescue Squad.
Obituary for Gabrilla Courtney Byers
Rushville Times, September 5, 1895
    Gabrilla Courtney Byers was born Sept. 10, 1850; died August 29, 1895, aged 45 years. The subject of this sketch was married to John Byers in August, 1867. To this union five children, three boys and two girls, were born. The husband, one boy and one girl (Mrs. Roy Jennings) survives her. For seven months she has been afflicted with that dread disease, cancer, and last Thursday morning yielded to the victor, death. Mrs. Byers was a member of the Baptist church, southeast of Rushville, at which place her funeral services were conducted by Elder Hughes.
Obituary for Katie C. Clanin Coleman
Rushville Times, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, page 9A, column 7
Katie Coleman
  Katie C. Coleman, 102, of Lewistown, died Monday, Oct. 11, 1999, at Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba.
  She was born March 27, 1897 in Ipava, the daughter of Thomas and Chloe P. (Lacey) Clanin.  She married Rupert Raymond Coleman in Lewistown on Dec. 23, 1922.  He died Ju1y 23, 1960.
  She was also preceded in death by one son, J. R. (Dick) Coleman, an infant daughter, Barbara Coleman, and one grandson, Shawn Coleman.
  Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Edith Coleman of Lewistown; two grandsons; one granddaughter; and two great-granddaughters.
  She was a member of the Lewistown United Methodist Church, Ruth Circle, and a former member of the Rebekah Lodge of Lewistown.  She was a homemaker.
  Funeral services wil1 be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct, 14, 1999, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava, with visitation from 6-8 p.m, Wednesday, Oct. 13 at Shawgo Memorial Home.  Burial will be in the Ipava Cemetery.
  Memorial may be made to Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba, Ill.
Obituary for Mrs. Elizabeth Conrad
Toluca Star, Toluca, IL, June 19, 1903
  Mrs. Elizabeth Conrad died at her home, near Toluca, June 9th, 1903, after all illness of about six months. She was stricken with paralysis last December, but seemed to rally from that, getting able to walk around some with assistance, until six weeks ago, when she took a relapse, gradually growing weaker until the end came. Deceased was born in Schuyler county, October 21, 1829.  Later with her parents moving to Ox Bow, where she resided until she was married to George W. Conrad, July 28, 1848. To this union six children were born, two dying in childhood and four children and her husband still living to mourn her loss. She was united with the Baptist church some years ago and has always been a conscientious, faithful Christian, a devoted wife, a kind and affectionate mother, always patient and self-sacrificing. Her funeral services were conducted at her home last Thursday morning by Rev. W. Thompson of Springfield and G. W. Thomas after which the remains were interred in the Cumberland cemetery.
Obituary for Ina M. Blodgett Camp
Rushville Times, December 29, 1999. page 11, column 3
  Ina M. Camp, 82, of Astoria, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  She was born Nov. 13, 1917, in Isabell Township, Fulton County, the daughter of Russell C. and Cassie Foutch Blodgett.
  She married Willard C. Camp on Oct. 28, 1939, in Kahoka, Mo. He died Nov. 15, 1997.
  She is survived by one son, Roger (wife, Sheila) Camp of Midwest City, Okla.; one sister, Thelma Lockard of Canton and four grandsons.
  She was preceded in death by an infant son, Brian, and one sister, Mary Sepich.
  She was a member of the Astoria Christian Church, Sunshine Club (serving as recording secretary), and the Illinois Retired Teachers Association. She was a teacher for 32 years in and around Astoria, retiring in 1985.
  Funeral services for Mrs. Camp were Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, at the Astoria Christian Church, the Rev. Gary Sheets officiated.  Burial was in Astoria Cemetery. The Shawgo Memorial Home of Astoria was in charge of services. Memorials may be made to the Astoria Christian Church.
Obituary for Frank E. Chambers
  Frank E. Chambers, 62, of Ipava, died Thursday, May 3, 2001, at Graham Hospital emergency room in Canton.
  He was born May 2, 1939, in Smithfield, the son of Howard and Alice (Chenoweth) Chambers.
  He married June Paul on May 20, 1960 in Smithfield.  She survives.
  He was preceded in death by one daughter, Tina Chambers, and one sister, Connie Fields.
  Surviving are his mother of Ipava, three daughters, Mrs. August (Kim) Mauro of Kannapolis, N.C., Kelly Chambers of Lewistown and Dawn Chambers of Ipava three brothers, Lee (wife Merry) Chambers of Smithfield, Larry (wife Elaine) Chambers of Ipava, and Richard (wife Marcia) Chambers of Lewistown; four sisters, Dorla Helle of Cuba, Geraldine Myers of Canton, Judy Rench of Ipava, and Mrs. Roy (Lynn) Spangler of Ipava; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
  He was a member of UAW Local 974, Ipava American Legion Post 17, Ipava Masonic Lodge AF & AM and Ipava Order of the Eastern Star 226.
  He worked for Caterpillar Tractor Company in East Peoria for 30 years, retiring Nov. 1, 1994, and was the Bernadotte Township road commissioner for the past four years.
  Funeral services were Sunday, May 6, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava with Rev. Damien Spikereit officiating.  Burial was in the Ipava Cemetery with military rites provided by the Ipava American Legion Post 17.
Obituary for Leroy E. Clemens
Rushville Times, December 27, 2000, page 9, column 2
Leroy E. Clemens
  Leroy E. Clemens, 79, of Astoria, died Sunday Dec. 24, 2000, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born Nov. 18, 1921, at Pleasant Township, Fulton County, the son of Lee R. and Viola (Parsley) Clemens.  He married Betty Wickert on Dec. 23, 1943, in Ipava.  She survives.
  He was preceded in death by a brother, Earl "Red" Clemens.
  Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Joyce) Stambaugh of Browning, Mrs. Keith (Christy) Lehman of Vermont, and Mrs. Herb (Jean) Crossman Jr. of Vermont; one son, Alan (wife, Georgiana) Clemens of Astoria; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
  He was a member of the Astoria Christian Church, and had been a farmer in the Astoria area all his life.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000, at the Astoria Christian Church with the Rev. Gary Sheets officiating.  Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery near Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to his church or the Astoria Lions Club.  Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of services.
Obituary for Yvonne E. Worley Clemens
Rushville Times, January 10, 2001, page 13, column 3
  Yvonne E. Clemens, 78, of Ipava, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2001, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
  She was born Feb. 23, 1922, in Buda, the daughter of Donald and Elmy (Kjellenberger) Worley. She married Maurice D. Clemens. He died in October of 1974.
  She also was preceded in death by one brother Clyde Oliver, and one sister, Elsie Billeaux.
  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Connie) Ford of Ipava; two sons, Jerry (and LuElla) Sears of Seneca and Clyde Clemens of Ipava; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of the Ipava American Legion Auxiliary and Ipava Order of the Eastern Star #226, and had been a dispatcher for the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.
  Services were Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001, at the Ipava Christian Church with Pastor Kevin Kessler officiating. Burial was in Ipava Cemetery. Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava was in charge of services.
  Memorials may be given to Ipava Fire and Rescue Squad.
Obituary for Kenneth Earl Clements
Rushville Times, January 16, 2002, page 13, column 1
Kenneth Clements
  Kenneth Earl Clements, 89, of Peoria, Colo., died Dec. 16, 2001.
  He was born March 28, 1912, in Schuyler County, to Louis Earl Clements and Hazel Fern Bridgewater.    He graduated from Rushville High School in 1930 and won the Chicago Daily News oratorical contest that same year. In 1933, he married Margaret Elizabeth Durbin.
  During World War II, he served as foreman and president of the union at Caterpillar defense plant in Decatur, where his employees won the coveted Army-Navy "E" award.  In 1945, he moved to Phoenix, Ariz., where he made a successful career in sales, selling furniture, and real estate.
  He was active in the development of Lake Havasu City in Arizona, and at one time held real estate license in five states.  While in Phoenix, Ken and Peggy were also active in amateur theatre and square dance clubs.
  Upon retirement, the couple moved to Paonia, Colo. to be closer to their children.  He served on Paonia's Planning and Zoning Committee.  He was an expert on Mark Twain, and often lectured about him.  A member of the Unitarian Church and a guest presenter, he often spoke of the necessity of applying wisdom in stewarding our natural resources.  A lifelong idealist and free-thinker, he espoused the technocracy movement and served as officer and lecturer on its behalf, last speaking in San Francisco in 1992.
  A poet, playwright and director, he was actively involved with Thunder Mountain Theatre, which presented his play, "Life is Ernest" two summers.  Ken's most recent play, "The Devil to Pay" played in Paonia this November.
  He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Peggy Clements; his children, Karla Tschoepe and Karen Budinger of Paonia; Kyra (husband Gene) Kenninger of Hotchkiss, and Ken (wife Sheila) Clements of Los Gatos, Calif.; sisters, Helen Banfield of Paonia and Sadie Smith of Colton, Calif; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
  A memorial service was held Wednesday, Dec. 19, at the Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Hotchkiss, Colo., with Chaplain Tom Leach officiating.
  Memorial contributions may be made to the Colorado West School of Performing Arts, 1266 3950 Road, Paonia, CO 81428.
Obituary for Donald W. Coakley
Rushville Times, March 14, 2001, page 13, column 4
Donald Coakley
  Donald W. Coakley, 69, of Industry, died Thursday, March 8, 2001, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  He was born Dec. 10, 1931, in Table Grove to Ward and Ruth Stoneking Coakley.  He married Hazel L. Walls on Dec. 29, 1951, in Macomb.  She survives.
  Also surviving are three daughters, Donna (Rick) Reimolds of Industry, Ruth (Chuck) Hillyer of Industry, and Debby (Rod) Chenoweth of Vermont; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; three sisters, Wilma Mason and Betty Hodges both of Macomb, and Verna Mae Rowland of Industry; one sister-in-law, Anna Lea Coakley of Industry; and several nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
  He lived in Industry most of his life.  He worked for King Seeley in Macomb and was a self-employed painter for many years.  He was a member of the Rushville Saddle Club and the Lamoine Trails Saddle Club.
  He loved to coon hunt and deer hunt with his family.
  Funeral services were Monday, March 12, 2001, at the Clugston-Tibbits Funeral Home in Macomb with Reverend Larry Abbott officiating.  Burial was in the Industry Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to either the Industry Rescue Squad or the McDonough District Hospital ICU Unit.
Obituary for Betty Jean Randolph Stegmiller Cobb
Rushville Times, December 6, 2000, page 15, column 1
Betty Cobb
  Betty Jean Stegmiller Cobb, 75, of Frederick, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, at her home.
  She was born Sept. 18, 1925, in St. Joseph, Mo., the daughter of the late Charles Dewight and Clara Ann (Schultz) Randolph.  She married Tyrus Cobb on Nov. 5, 1960, in Chicago.  He died Sept. 24, 1998.
  Surviving are one daughter, Clara Jean Lane of Frederick; two sons, George J. Stegmiller of Denver, Colo., and Charles D. Stegmiller of Dallas, Texas; one step son, Tyrus Cobb, Jr., of Medinah; two step daughters, JoAnn Costa of Lamont, and Shirley Jean Honig of Wood Dale; 11 grandchildren; 12 step grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 19 step-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one step great-great-grandchild; one brother, Charles Dewight Randolph of … Gloria Fender of Chicago, and Gerrie Moss of Port-Charlotte, Fla.
  She was a waitress at several restaurants in Chicago until retiring in 1965.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rushville.
  Funeral services were Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley officiating.  Burial was in the Messerer Cemetery near Frederick.  Wood Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville was in charge of services.
  Memorials may be given to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice or the First United Methodist Church.
Obituary for George William Collett II
Rushville Times, March 28, 2001, page 15, column 3
George Collett
  George William Collett, Jr., 87, of McPherson, Kans., died Thursday, March 22, 2001, at McPherson Memorial Hospital.
  He was born March 5, 1914, in Cashion, Okla., the son of George W. and Annie Angeline Hart Collett.  He married Geraldine C. DeBoard on May 26, 1938, at Covington, Okla.
  She survives.
  Also surviving are three sons, Johnny D. of Goodland, Kans., Gerald W. of Rushville and Elvon D. of Mount Pleasant, Iowa; one daughter, Coletta Steers of McPherson; three sisters, Mamie Martin and Pearl Triplett, both of Cashion, Okla., and Nell Catron of McPherson; nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Bonnie Jean and Judith Elaine Collett; three brothers, Walter, Riley and Melvin and one granddaughter, Anna Steers.
  Mr. Collett was a retired dairy farmer, sheep shearer, television repairman and maintenance man at Central College.  He had lived in McPherson since 1957.  He was a member of the McPherson Free Methodist Church.
  Funeral services for Mr. Collett were Monday, March 26, 2001, at the McPherson Free Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike Hambley and Rev. Tom Mayse.  Burial was at Cashion Cemetery in Cashion, Okla. Memorial contributions may be made to Oakdale Christian High School in Jackson, Ky.
Obituary for Dolores J. McClanahan Crews
Rushville Times, April 18, 2001, page 13, column 3
Dolores Crews
  Dolores J. Crews, 68, of rural Beardstown, died Saturday, April 14, 2001, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
  She was born on Sept. 22, 1932, in Springfield, to Willard and Janette Collins-McClanahan.  She married Sylvan L. "Bud" Crews in Springfield on Oct. 14, 1950.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Mark E. Crews, and a sister, Wilma Lou Miller.
  She is survived by her husband, Bud, a son, Doug (wife, Sandy) Crews of Beardstown; four sisters, Judy Buster of Springfield, Karen McClanahan of Springfield, Sandra Kimsey of Salem, KY, and Arlene Waldmire of Rochester; three brothers, Willard, Monte, and Ace, all of Springfield, four grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
  She attended Beardstown High School, then worked as a bus driver for 25 years in the Beardstown School District.  She was a long-time member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Beardstown.
  The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2001, at the First Southern Baptist Church of Beardstown with Rev. Floyd Terry officiating.  Burial will be in the Beardstown City Cemetery.
Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary for Larry G. Crook
Rushville Times, November 1, 2000, page 14A, column 4
Larry G. Crook
  Larry G. Crook, 54, of Clayton, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, in his home.
  Born April 14, 1946, in Pittsfield, he was a son of Lawrence and Ada Lee Crook.  He married Cynthia Hageman Jan. 9, 1997, in Quincy.  She survives.
  He was a machinist at Hollister Whitney Elevator Corporation in Quincy and had previously worked at Bohn Aluminum in Beardstown for 19 years.  He was a member of the Nazarene faith.  He was in the United States Army, stationed in Bancock [Bangkok], Thailand from 1966-68.
  Survivors in addition to his wife include his father, Lawrence Crook of Barry; two sons, Larry Crook (wife Bonnie) of Clayton and Timothy Crook of Beardstown; a daughter, Frances Sparks (husband Daniel) of Clayton; four stepsons, David Kirkpatrick (wife Lisa) of Quincy; Bobbie Kirkpatrick (wife Angelica) of Quincy; and Timothy Glassford and James Glassford of Lima; three brothers, Tom Crook of Nebo; David Crook of Rushville and Donnie Crook of Barry; seven sisters, Sue Sides of Arkansas; Becky Sheppard of Arkansas; Mary Ellen Crowe of Bushnell; Dorothy Brehe of Missouri; Sandy Blackorby of Hamburg; Vada Williams of Barry and Katie Williams of Barry; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by his mother.
  Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 30 at the Hamilton Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Flint officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.
Obituary for Raymond E Crotts I
Rushville Times, December 8, 1999, page 15, column 2
  Raymond E Crotts Sr., 49, of Dunfermline, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999.
  He was born in Peoria on June 1, 1950, the son of Leroy and Irma (Pickel) Crotts.
  He married Mae Powell April 25, 1987, in Canton. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Raymond Crotts, Jr., of Peoria; one step son, Ryan Reith at Home; two daughters, Lorena Crotts of Carbondale and Amy Crotts of Creve Coeur; and two brothers, Billy Crotts of Princeville and Tommy Crotts of Stronghurst.
  He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
  He was a truck driver for Maytag Appliance in Galesburg and had been a member of Teamsters Union 627 since 1970. He had been a member of the Buckheart Fire Department since 1976 and was a member of Farmington Moose Lodge 1571, P.P. Gun Club of Browning, Ducks Unlimited, and was a newly-elected trustee for the Village Board of Dunfermline.
  Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home in Canton with the Rev. Rusty Beals officiating. Burial will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Highbridge Cemetery in Dunfermline. Memorial contributions may be made to the Buckheart Fire Department.
Obituary for Daniel Vernon Dace
Rushville Times, October 25, 1989
Daniel Dace of Rushville  Dies
  Daniel V. Dace, 91, of Rushville, died at 5:40 a.m. Saturday, (Oct. 21, 1989) at Snyder Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First Christian Church in Rushville. The Rev. Michael Fitch officitated. Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church Building Fund.
  Born Dec 3, 1897, in Bainbridge Township, Shuyler County, to James V. and Cora Tharp Dace, he married Edna Walker on May 28, 1921, in Springfield. She died June 24, 1988. He also was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
  Surviving are one son, Charles V. of Rushville, three daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Bigham, Mrs. Elizabeth Forman and Mrs. Donna Stephens, all of Rushville, three brothers, Clyde of Glidden, Wisc., Rollo of Rushville and Grant of Northlake; four sisters, Nell Turner of Rushville, Ruby Volz of San Jose, Calif, Kathleen Homer of Stockton, Calif., and Helen Northcutt of Beardstown; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
  He was a member of the First Christian Church of Rushville. He was a brick mason and a carpenter in Rushville, retiring in 1985.
Obituary for Florence Edna Walker Dace, died June 24, 1988
Rushville Times, June 29, 1988
  Services were held Monday at The First Christian Church for Edna Walker Dace, who passed away Friday at the Culbertson Memorial Hospital. Rev. Michael Fitch officiated and burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.
  Edna Dace was born February 12, 1900, in Littleton Township, the second daughter of Charles S. and Elizabeth VanOrder Walker. She married Daniel V. Dace on May 28, 1921. He survives. Also surviving are four children, Marjorie Bigham, Elizabeth Forman, Donna Stephens and Charles Dace all of Rushville; 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence E. and Charles H., and one sister, Nellie Brown.
  Edna Dace was a lifelong resident of Schuyler County, who touched the lives of many people. She was a woman to whom life and the joy of living were very important. She actively particiapted in and supported many worthwhile pursuits, and was rarely a bystander in life.
  Education was certainly a central part of Edna Dace's life. She never stopped learning--from her childhood until her last days. For example, when she was 14  years old, she bought  one of the early Kodak Brownie cameras and developing kits and taught herself photography. And even in the last years of her life, she was still checking books out of the library and reading about new topics and ideas. Edna Dace had personal achievements in education, as well. She graduated Rushville
High School in 1918, after writing her senior thesis on why women should have the right to vote. One of her proudest moments was May 28 of this year, when she addressed the Rushville High School alumni banquet at her 70th year reunion.
  After high school she went to Western Illinois University. In 1918, the university consisted of one building. She earned a teaching certificate and immediately went to work in country schools in Schuyler County. She continued until she married Dannie Dace and they started their family. And when her children were raised, she knew that she hadn't lost her love for education and so she decided to return to teaching. But she knew that a teaching certificate from 1918 wasn't enough. So at the age of 44, Edna Dace began taking classes toward a  bachelor's degree, which she obtained in 1955.
  She shared her love for learning with 4th graders at Washington School, in the East End until she retired. She made learning an adventure for her young students.  For example, she once made tape recordings of Spanish lessons from the radio, then used them to teach herself and her 4th graders how to speak Spanish, even though it wasn't a required part of the curriculum. She loved her students and cared about each of them. Even after she retired, she tutored young students in her home, working patiently with them to help them learn. She always remembered her former students when she'd see them around town, and was delighted when they remembered her.
  Another important value in Edna Dace's life was her family. She raised her four children during the Depression and she had to work very hard. She raised a huge garden and canned much of the food the family ate. She cooked and baked and never bought what could be made at home. She sewed all of her family's clothing and still found time to sew for others to earn extra money. For example, she once made cushion covers for every pew in the Presbyterian Church.
  But, Edna Dace didn't  mind hard work. She thought it was good for people to work hard and she passed that value on to her children. She adored them and was there to help and support them as they grew up and started families of their own. She constantly said how lucky she felt that, throughout her life, her four children lived nearby and made her and Dannie an important part of their lives. In recent years, she always looked forward to Monday afternoons when her children would congregate for a vist.
  As a grandmother, Edna Dace was the best. She had 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 2 great, great grandchildren and she had the knack of making each one feel special. This was because she always had time to listen and talk to them. She celebrated their achievements and tried to help them with their problems.  The grandchildren always loved to go to Grandma and Grandpa's Dace's, because they knew they'd get to play games and visit, and of course, have as much 7-Up and cookies as they wanted. Grandma and Grandpa always seemed to want the company of their grandchildren.
  The First Christian Church was very important to Edna Dace. She joined the church in 1914, when she was a sophomore in high school and moved from the country to town. At the time of her death, she had been a member of the church longer than anyone else, something of which she was very proud. She raised her children in the church. She taught Sunday School there her entire life. She made cakes and pies and ice cream for church bake sales and ice cream socials. She belonged to the Christian Women's Fellowship. Never in her life did her participation in the First Christian Church waver. Just before she became ill, a few weeks ago, she was still a member of a Tuesday morning prayer group and also attended Sunday services regularly.
  Her loyal support to the church was the Christian values by which Edna Dace lived. She always looked for the good in each person she met. She was willing to try to understand and give anyone the benefit of the doubt. She was always gracious and had a sincere and kind word for everyone. She had a marvelous sense of humor. She served as an excellant model for her children and her entire family and she will be sorely missed by all of them.
  Memorials for Edna Walker Dace maybe given to the First Christian Church.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, June 25, 1988, Page: 7
Edna W. Dace
  RUSHVILLE - Edna W. Dace, 88, of Rushville died at 6:45 a.m. Friday at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at First Christian Church, with burial in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, is in charge of arrangements.
  Surviving are her husband, Daniel V.; three daughters, Marjorie Bigham, Elizabeth Forman and Donna Stephens, all of Rushville; one son, Charels Z. Dace of Rushville; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Obituary for Erma C. Hinners Damerell
Rushville Times, October 18, 1989
Erma Damerell of Rushville Dies
  Erma C. Damerell, 90, of Rushville, died at 10 p.m., Monday, Oct. 9, at Culbertson Long Term Care in Rushville.
  Services were at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. The Rev. Michael Orsted officiated. Burial ws in the Meredosia Cemetery. Memorials may be made to her church.
  Born June 5, 1899, in Meredosia to Henry W. and Emma K. Hansmeyer Hinners, she married Chester William Damerell on March 20, 1921, in Ponitac. He died Oct. 30, 1964. She also was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
  Surviving are two sons, J. Bruce of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Marshall H. of Lusby, Md; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grand children.
  She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Rushville and Royal Neighbors Lodge.
Obituary for Alta Mae Bisby Daniels
born 17 May 1873 Astoria, Fulton Co., IL. Died 1 Nov 1963 rural Augusta, Schuyler Co., IL. Buried 1963 Scott Cemetery, McDonough Co., IL.
Macomb Journal, 1963
  Funeral services for Mrs. Alta Mae Daniels, former Colchester resident, will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday at Scotts Church, the Rev. Lewis Payne of Canton officiating. Burial will be in Scott Cemetery. Mrs. Daniels died Friday morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Marie Toland, RR1, Augusta.
  She was born May 17, 1873 in Fulton County to Levi and Nancy Aten Bisby. She moved to McDonough County at the age of 15. On Feb. 22, 1893 (actual date: Feb. 2, 1893) she married Edwin Daniels, who preceded her in death.
  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude VanOmer of Rich Hill, Mo., and Mrs. Toland; 12 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren. Three sons, Randolph, Harold and Dayne; two brothers and six sisters, Ross and William Bisby, Mesdames Belle Bolen, Sarah, Emma McCormick, Ella Adair, Henrietta LaPiere and Lousetta Miller, are deceased.
  Friends may call at the Chapel of Jones Mortuary. The family will be at the chapel this evening for visitation.
  Note: They had the following children: Randolph Levi; Gladys Marie; Harold Thomas; Gertrude B.; Dayne Merlyn.
Obituary for Edward "Edwin" Daniels
born 1 Jul 1861 Littleton Twp., Schuyler Co., IL.  Died 29 Jan 1940 Brooklyn, Schuyler Co., IL.  Buried 31 Jan 1940 Scott Cemetery, McDonough Co., IL. 78y 6m 28d.
Augusta Eagle, February 1, 1940
  Edwin Daniels, son of R. B. and Rosanna Weaver Daniels, was born in Littleton township, July 1, 1861, and departed this life at his home in Brooklyn, January 29, 1940, at the age of 78 years, 6 months and 28 days.  His entire life was spent in Schuyler county.  He was one of a family of nine children, all of whom preceded him in death, except one sisters, Mrs. Chloey Burrows of Littleton, Illinois and one brother, Matthew, address unknown.  In 1885, he was united in marriage with Mary Fowler, who lived only a few months.  He was again united in marriage, February 2, 1893, to Alta May Bisby, who with four children survives.  They are Randolph L. of Bethel township, Marie toland of Augusta, Gertrude VanOrmer of Colchester and Dayne of Birmingham, together with eleven grandchildren and one great grandson.  One son, Harold T., preceded him in death, April 14, 1932.  He loved his home and was never happier t an when his children and grandchildren were near.  His friends were numbered by his acquaintances.
  Note: They had the following children: Randolph Levi Gladys Marie; Harold Thomas; Gertrude B.; Dayne Merlyn.
Obituary of Esta "Mike" J. Daniels
Rushville Times, Wednesday, March 15, 2000, page 15, column 5
Esta Daniels
  Esta J. "Mike" Daniels, 78, of Mt. Sterling, died Wednesday, March 1, 2000, in the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mt. Sterling.
  He was born July 24, 1921, in Brooklyn, the son of Esta Melvin and Malinda N. Drake Daniels.  He married Charlene Zimmerman on April 22, 1944, in Columbia, S.C.
  He was a mechanic and had served as the service manager for the Brown County Motor Company in Mt. Sterling for several years.  He attended Augusta schools and graduated from Augusta High School.  Daniels was a veteran of World War II, having served his country in the United States Army, and was a recipient of the Bronze Star.  He was a member of the First Christian Church of Mt. Sterling, Mt. Sterling American Legion Post 374, Brown County V.F.W. Post 10299, and was a member and past master of the J. L. Anderson Lodge 318 A.F. & A.M. in Augusta.  He was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
  Survivors include two children, Michael Daniels of Havana, and Cathy Daniels of Quincy; three sisters, Virginia Cashman of Canton, Lila Stephenson of St. Louis, Mo., and Eleanor Wright of Enterprise, Ala.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, one brother, Ronald Daniels, and one sister, Colleen Smith.
  Cremation rites will be accorded and private family graveside services will be held at a later date in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Augusta.  The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling was in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials are suggested to the Mt. Sterling American Legion Post 374 Veterans Memorial Fund.
Obituary for Katherine Irene Baldwin Smith Little Daniels
Rushville Times, January 30, 2002, page 13, column 2
Katherine Daniels
  Katherine Irene Daniels, 73, of Beardstown, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 23, 2002, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  She was born on June 8, 1928, in Cooperstown, the daughter of Roy and Alice Emerick Baldwin.  She married Virgil Daniels on Feb. 23, 1968, and he preceded her in death.
  Mrs. Daniels is survived by three sons, Christopher Smith of Havana, Ronnie (wife Ida) Smith of Springfield, and Charles (wife Betty ) Little of Springfield; eight brothers, Robert Baldwin of El Cajon, Calif., Kenneth (wife Louise) Baldwin of Clayton, Leo (wife Patricia) Baldwin of Jacksonville, Roy Asbury of Santa Claire, Calif., Bill (wife Betty) Asbury of Green Forest, Ark., Richard (wife Esther) Asbury of Green Forest, Ark., Kenneth (wife Bonnie) Asbury of Green Forest, Ark., and John (wife Mary) Honeycutt of Fayetteville, Ark.; five sisters, Annebelle (deceased husband Orville) Smith of Beardstown, Iva Lee (husband Tilman) Simpson of Green Forest, Ark., Ethel (deceased husband Raleigh) Gardner of Green Forest, Ark., Wanda (husband Jr.) Irvin of Hillsboro, and Shirley (husband Charles) Shinnebarger of Walnut Shade, Mo.; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Betty Jean Smith, and a sister, Sharon (deceased husband David) Hammond.
  Mrs. Daniels attended Pleasant Hill and Hall schools.  She was a housewife most of her life.
  Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown.  Burial was at the Beardstown City Cemetery.
  Memorials are suggested to the Katherine Daniels Memorial Fund.



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