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Obituary of Alberta Maxine Kreps Danner
Macomb Daily Journal, May 6, 1990
  Adair - Albert(a) M. Danner, 72, a cook at the Adair Cafe for many years, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 1990 at McDonough District Hospital.
  She was born May 9, 1917 near Avon, the daughter of Albert and Mabel (Knott) Kreps.  She married Earl D. Danner in 1936.  He died Aug. 8, 1982.
  She was a member of the Ipava Quilting Club.
  Surviving are a sister, Verna Kreps of Bushnell and several nieces and nephews.
  Services are 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Martin-Hollis Funeral Home in Bushnell with the Rev. Alan Newhall in charge.  Burial will be in Prairie City Cemetery.
  Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday until the hour of services.
  Note: Stone Inscription: Danner Earl D 1911-1982 married 1936 Albrta M 1917-1989
Obituary for Christene "Peg" L. Bucher Danner
Rushville Times, March 2003 & Eagle Publications, March 14, 2003
Christene L. "Peg" Danner
  Christene L. "Peg" Danner, 93, Astoria, died at 8:50 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Rushville.
  She was born June 8, 1909, in Astoria, the daughter of Harvey and Stella (McCormick) Bucher. She married Galyn L. "Bill" Danner Nov. 1, 1927, in Astoria. He preceded her in death March 23, 1961.
  She is survived by one son, Jack (Linda) Danner, Astoria; one daughter, Sandra Howell, Astoria; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Bernard Bucher, Macomb, and Hobert (Bonnie) Bucher, Peoria.
  She was a homemaker and a member of Astoria Christian Church. Services were held Monday, March 3, 2003, at Astoria Christian Church, with Gary Sheets officiating. Entombment was in the Astoria Memorial Mausoleum, Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria Christian Church or Astoria Fire and Rescue Squad.
  Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Donald Dwight Danner
Rushville Times, February 19, 2004
Donald D. Danner
  Donald D. Danner, 84, rural Table Grove, died at 6:29 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004 at Culbertson Memorial Hospital Long Term Care, Rushville.
  He was born March 19, 1919 in Astoria, the son of Harry W. and Mary (Hayes) Danner. He married Myrna June Schisler Feb. 24, 1944, in Astoria. She preceded him in death Nov. 22, 2000.
  He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Roger (Gill) Root, Rushville: two grandchildren, Ginger (Darrin) Danner, Duncan, and Donald Root; two great-grandchildren, Gwendalyn Danner, and Wyatt Danner, both of Duncan: and one brother, Wayne Danner of Macomb.
  In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by one son, Gary Danner; and one brother, Harold Dean Danner.
  He was a lifelong farmer in the Table Grove area.
  He was a member of the Table Grove American Legion Post #413 and Illinois Unit 812 40 and 8 of Canton.
  He was an army veteran of World War II.
  Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004 at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, with the Rev. Larry Adams officiating.
  Burial was in Astoria Cemetery, with military services conducted bt the Table Grove American Legion Post #413.
  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or Culbertson Memorial Hospital Long Term Care.

Avon Sentinel - February 19, 2004
Donald D. Danner
  Donald D. Danner, 84, rural Table Grove, died at 6:29 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital Long Term Care, Rushville.
  He was born March 19, 1919, in Astoria, the son of Harry W. and Mary (Hayes) Danner. He married Myrna June Schisler Feb. 24, 1944, in Astoria. She preceded him in death Nov. 22, 2000.
  He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Roger (Gill) Root, Rushville; two grandchildren, Ginger (Darrin) Danner, Duncan, and Donald Root; two great-grandchildren, Gwendalyn Danner, and Wyatt Danner, both of Duncan; and one brother, Wayne Danner, Macomb.
  In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by one son, Gary Danner; and one brother, Harold Dean Danner.
  He was a lifelong farmer in the Table Grove area.
  He was a member of the Table Grove American Legion Post #413 and Illinois Unit 812 40 and 8 of Canton.
  He was an army veteran of World War II.
  Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004, at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, with the Rev. Larry Adams officiating.
  Burial was in Astoria Cemetery, with military services conducted by the Table Grove American Legion Post #413.
  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or Culbertson Memorial Hospital Long Term Care.

Canton Dailey Ledger, February 15, 2004
Donald D. Danner
  Table Grove - Donald D. Danner, 84, of Route 2 Table Grove, died at 6:29 a.m. Saturday (Feb.14,2004) at Culbertson Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in Rushville.
  Born March 19, 1919, in Astoria, the son of Harry W. and Mary (Hayes) Danner, he married Myrna June Schisler on Feb. 24, 1944 in Astoria. She died November 22, 2000.
He was also preceded in death by one son, Gary Danner and one brother, Harold Dean Danner.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Roger (Gill) Root of Rushville; two grandchildren, Mrs. Darrin (Ginger Danner) Duncan and Donald Root: two great grandchildren, Gwendalyn Danner-Duncan and Wyatt Danner-Duncan; and one brother, Wayne Danner of Macomb.
  He was a United States Army veteran, serving during World War ll. He was a lifelong farmer in the Table Grove area.
  He was a member of the Table Grove American Legion Post #413, and the Illinois Unit 812, 40 et 8 of Canton.
  Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, the Rev. Larry Adams officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the memorial home. Burial will be at Astoria Cemetery, with Military Services conducted by the Table Grove American Legion Post 413.
  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Culbertson Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit.
Obituary for Duane B. Danner
Rushville Times, January 26, 2000, page 13, column 4
  Duane B. Danner, 77, of Ipava died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Born Jan. 22, 1922, in Summum to Claude and Louella Brinton Danner, he married Lou Nellie Haynes on Dec. 17, 1949, in Havana. She died Feb. 2, 1995.
  He also was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
  Surviving are two sons, Duane of Havana and David of Bernadotte; three grandsons; one great-grandson; and one brother, Everett of Ipava.
  A construction worker, he worked for Peoria Blacktop, retiring in 1985. He was a member of Laborers Local 231 in Pekin. He was a former chief of the Ipava Fire Department.
  A World War II Army veteran, he was a member and past commander of Ipava American Legion Post 17 and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6408 in Havana. He was a president of the Ipava Sportsman Club.
  Services were Saturday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava. The Rev. Kevin Kessler officiated. Burial was in Ipava Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Ipava American Legion building fund.
Obituary of Earl D. Danner
Macomb Daily Journal, Mon, August 9, 1982
Earl D. Danner, 71 of Adair, died Sunday, August 8, 1982 at his home.
  He was born May 4, 1911 in Abingdon, the son of Noah and Inez Schisler Danner. He married Alberta Kreps at Macomb in 1936.  He attended rural schools near Adair.  He was a member of the former EUB Church in Adair and lived in Adair for 46 years.  He retired in 1977 after 40 years service as a mechanic at Cross Motor Sales, Macomb.
  He is survived by his wife; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Voorhees of Ellisville; three brothers, Ralph of Bushnell, Ernest of Blandinsville, and Homer of Ozark, Alabama; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
  Services for Mr Danner will be held today (Tuesday) at 1:30 p.m. at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell, the Rev. Ted Snider officiating. Burial will be in Prairie City Cemetery.
  Note: Stone Inscription: Danner Earl D 1911-1982 married 1936 Alberta M 1917-1989
Obituary for Eliza "Anna" Ann Lowe Danner
born 5 Oct 1865. Died 17 May 1928 Galesburg, Knox Co., IL. Buried Astoria Cemetery, Fulton Co., IL.
Astoria, May 18, 1928
  Mrs. Anna Danner of this city, died yesterday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, in the Cottage hospital at Galesburg, following an operation. Mrs. Danner was 67 years old. She is survived by a sister, Mary Lowe of Astoria.
  Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the U.B. church, the Rev. W.R. Seitzinger in charge, and burial in Astoria Cemetery.
  Note: She married Solomon B. Danner 18 Nov 1883. Solomon B. Danner was born 11 May 1861 PA. Died 7 Feb 1925 Astoria, Fulton Co., IL. Buried 10 Feb 1925 Astoria Cemetery, Fulton Co., IL. Solomon and Eliza, had no children, but raised Elsie E. Danner.
Obituary for Elsie E. Danner
born 13 Mar 1888 near Astoria, Fulton Co., IL. Died 14 Jan 1907 Astoria, Fulton Co., IL. Buried Astoria Cemetery, Fulton Co., IL.
  Elsie E. Danner came to his death in attempting to leave a fast moving train, while in the village limits of Astoria, on the night of January 14, 1907.
  Note: Solomon and Eliza, had no children, but raised Elsie E. Danner was raised by Solomon and Eliza Ann Lowe Danner.
Obituary of Inez "Inie" Bell Schisler Danner
Born: March 11, 1885; Died: July 27, 1945
Hold Services for Mrs. Noah Danner, Adair
  Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2:00 at the United Brethren Church in Adair for Mrs. Noah Danner, 60, who passed away at her home in Adair Tuesday evening.  She died of a heart ailment from which she had been suffering for several years.  Internment was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Adair.
  She was the daughter of Martin and Amanda Robertson Schisler and was the seventh of fourteen children born to them.  She was married to Noah Danner September 29, 1907 at St. Augustine, Ill. and several years later moved to Adair and resided here until her death.  Five children were born to this union, Mrs. Bertha Voorhees, Ellisville, Earl Danner, Adair, Pvt. Ralph Danner, who is in Germany, T/Sgt. Earnest {Ernest} Danner, air corps, Camp Delma, LA, and Pvt. Homer Danner, England.  She is also survived by her husband and the following brothers and sisters; Sammy {Fanny} Voorhees, Ellisville, Amanda McDonald, Astoria, Ida {Danner}, Tony {Conrad , Coonie}, Homer, Martin, John, Harvey, and Martha {unknown - possible error} Schisler, all of Abingdon, and Bidie Schisler of Bushnell.  Mrs. Danner was a member of the United Brethren Church of Adair.
  Note: Not mentioned: brothers, Arthur and Edward
Obituary of Kathryn A. Danner Danner
Rushville Times, June 27, 2001, page 13, column 2
Kathryn Danner
  Kathryn A. Danner, 82, of Summum, died Monday, June 18, 2001, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
  She was born Jan. 8, 1919, in Fulton County, the daughter of Ray W. and Reba M. (Chambers) Danner.
  She married Ross S. Danner on Dec. 13, 1935, in Green County.  He died Jan. 19, 1990.
  Surviving are two sons, Kent (wife, Carol) Danner of Riverton, and Kerry (wife, Bonnie) Danner of Trivoli; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; 4 step-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Wallace (wife, Barbara) Danner of Canton.
  Services were Thursday, June 21, 2001, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, with Rev. Cliff Parry officiating.  Burial was in Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Graham Hospital Dialysis Unit.
Obituary for Myrna June Schisler Danner
Rushville Times, Nov 29, 2000, Pg 15, Col 5 and Dec 13, 2000, Pg 15, Col 1.
Myrna Danner
  Myrna J. Danner, 77 of Table Grove, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 1000, at The Elms in Macomb.  She was born April 10, 1923, in Astoria, the daughter of Albert and Addie M. (Stambaugh) Schisler.  She married Donald Danner Feb 24, 1944, in Astoria.  He survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Roger (Jill) Root of Rushville; a former daughter-in-law, Shirley Adams of Macomb; two grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. John (Dot) Bucy of Astoria and a number of nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by one son, Gary; and an infant sister, Marie.
  She was a member of the former E. U. B. Church in Astoria.
  She was a graduate of Astoria High School in 1941.  She was a secretary at Camp Ellis In Ipava during World War II.  She was a bookkeeper at Bushnell Savings and Loan in Bushnell, IL.  She worked in the treasurer's office of the City of Macomb.  She also was a homemaker.
  Services were Saturday, Nov. 25, at Shawgo Memorial Home at Astoria with Collis Trone officiating.  Burial was in Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
   Note: also in: Abingdon Argus, published 2000-11-30 and Journal Star, published 2000-11-23
Obituary for Ralph M. Danner
Macomb Daily Journal, June 1, 1983
  Bushnell - Ralph M. Danner, 61, of 1500 W. Main St. died at 1:15 a.m. yesterday at the Veterans Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa.
  Born Feb. 3, 1922, in Adair to Noah and Inez Schisler Danner he was first married to Florence Krider, then to Norma L. Curtis in 1948 in Kansas City, Kan.  She died Nov. 6, 1981.
  Surviving are seven children, Ralph Danner, Jr. of Avon, Karen Ann Markham of Milan, Richard Keithley of East Moline, Charles Keithley of Chillicothe, (the Keithley's must be step-children, but I do not know which wife) Michael and Ross, both of Bushnell and Inez Lowe of Good Hope; 19 grandchildren, 12 step grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
  One sister, Bertha Voorhees of Ellisville; and two brothers Ernest of Blandinsville and Homer of Ozark, Ala., also survive.
  He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
  He was a member of VFW Post 1422 in Bushnell and the Bushnell Moose Lodge, 1754.  He was a World War II Army veteran in the European theater.  He earned the Purple Heart Medal.
  Services will be at 1:30 p. m.. tomorrow at the Martin Hollis Funeral Home.  The Rev. Ted Snider will officiate.  Burial will be in Prairie City Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home.  VFW military services will be conducted at the cemetery.
Obituary for Solomon B. Danner
Astoria, February 9, 1925
  Solomon Danner, 63, died here at his home in Astoria, Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. Mr. Danner was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Danner, deceased, and was born in Pennsylvania, on May 11, 1861. He was married to Anna Lowe, who servives. There were no children. Dave Danner of South Dakota, Aaron of Missouri and Henry of Astoria, are brothers. Mrs. Julia Kessler and Mrs. Sam Bollinger of Astoria, are sisters. Mrs. Lizzie France of Canton is also a sister. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon in the U.B. church here. The Rev. Seitsinger will officiate and burial will be in the Astoria cemetery.
Obituary for Cassinda Seward David
  Funeral services were held this morning in the M. E. church in Ray. Interment in New Salem cemetery.
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  The white winged nessenger of death with its irresistable power of speed has again been in our midst bearing away a loving wife and mother.  Cassinda Seward was born in Industry twp., McDonough Co., May 12, 1837 and departed this life Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1903, at 6 o'clock a.m.   She was married to John E. David Esq.  To this union were born 11 children, eight sons and three daughters, all of whom with the husband survive to mourn the. loss of a loving wife and mother.  They were all present at the time of her death.  About eight years ago she was stricken with that dread disease paralysis and continued to grow worse until death relieved her sufferings. The influence of her life was felt in the community but in the home her life shone brightest and best.  We seldom meet one in the home so gentle, patient and meek, never cross and complaining but ever ready in darkest hours to to encourage others.  Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the family residence conducted by Rev. Kelley, of Vermont.  Remains interred in Standard Cemetery.
  Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death.  "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends.  These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties.  These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more."
Death of Mrs. Abbie Davis
Rushville Times, Sept. 3, 1896 - "Deaths" column
died: August 31, 1896
Abbie Davis
  Mrs. Abbie Davis, widow of Dr. Hosea Davis, of Littleton, died Tuesday morning, aged 63 years. Funeral services will be held today at her late residence at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. John Knowles.
Obituary of Bertha E. Wardell Davis
died: December 3, 1977
Rushville Times, December 8, 1977
Services are in Astoria For Mrs. Bertha Davis, 87
  Mrs. Bertha E. Davis, 87, of Astoria died Saturday at Culbertson Memorial hospital, where she was a patient one week. Services were held at 1:30 pm. Wednesday at Shawgo Memorial home in Astoria. The Rev. Wesley Wallace officiated and burial was in Astoria Cemetery.
  She was born Aug 8, 1890, in Schuyler County, a daughter of Frederick and Julie E. Ingles Wardell. She married Joseph D. Davis Dec 20, 1908, in Schuyler County. He died March 12, 1971
  Surviving are three sons. Orville, Whitney, and Harold, all of Astoria; four daughters, Mrs. Ruby Scrogum and Mrs. Margaret Danner, both of Astoria, Mrs. Geneva Brewer of Havana and Mrs. Josephine Behnke of Bloomington; 35 grandchildren, 63 great grandchildren; and 5 great great grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by three daughters, three sons, five brothers, and four sisters.
  Mrs. Davis was a member of the Astoria America Legion Auxiliary 25 and the Astoria United Methodist Church.
Obituary for Carrie Serff Davis
  Carrie Davis was born in Fulton County, Ill., August 22, 1877, and died July 20, 1902. She was married to Lemuel Davis, Dec. 25, 1898. To them one child was born, which died in infancy. She was a consistent member of the Oak Grove Class, on the Astoria circuit, Illinois Conference, and died in full faith, believing the Saviour's promise, "Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world."  J. W. Willstead.
  Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more."
  Note: The child is Dorothy Davis, b. August 07, 1900, d. August 20, 1900, buried Oak Grove Cemetery, Astoria Township, Fulton County, Illinois as is her parents.
Obituary for Ernest Davis
Rushville Times, April 25, 2001, page 15, column 5
Ernest Davis
  Ernest Davis, 97, of Rushville, died Thursday, April 19, 2001, at the Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born Jan. 17, 1904, near Huntsville in Schuyler County, to the late Oscar and Beulah Dutton Davis.  He married Lorena Ryan Hightower Jan. 22, 1925, in Quincy.
  She survives, along with one son, Merle Davis (wife, Audrey Maxine) of Havana; one daughter, Louise Ward (husband, Edward L.) of RushvIlle; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy June Davis.
  A lifelong farmer retiring in 1969, he also was a Justice of the Peace in Huntsville Township for several years.  He was a member of the Ripley Church of God and led many Bible study groups around his community.
  Funeral services were held Saturday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Jesse Pestle officiating.  Burial was in the Mt. Horeb Cemetery near Golden.  Memorials may be given to the Ripley Church of God.
Obituary for Gladys Davis
  Gladys Davis, daughter of J. G. and Mary Davis, was born June 23, 1898. Died August 10, 1902, aged 4 years 1 month and 17 days.
  Little Gladys contributed good cheer and sunshine to the home during her brief stay, but last Sunday eve the light went out, as the sun withdrew its rays from the earth. He spirit has gone to a more congenial clime, to wait the coming of those left behind.
  Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at Oak Grove church by Revs. D. E. Baer and Wm. Spurlock.
  A large number of friends were present to lend sympathy and assistance to the sorrowing parents.
  Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more."
  Note: Her parents are Joseph Grant Davis and Mary Ludlum. She is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Astoria Township, Fulton County, Illinois.
Obituary for Harold C. Davis
Rushville Times, October 24, 2001, page 15, column 5
Harold C. Davis
  Harold C. Davis, 79, of Rushville, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home South in Beardstown.
  He was born Dec. 20, 1921, in Brown County, the son of the late Cyril and Lola (Baker) Davis.  He married Jeannine Shores on June 3, 1962, in the United Methodist Church in Rushville.  She survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Nita Carey (husband Mike) of Rushville; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
  After receiving his teaching degree, he taught at various elementary schools in Brown County.  From 1951 to 1976, he taught math, science and chemistry at Rushville High School.  He worked as a chemist for Bartlow Brothers in Rushville, and was employed at Trimble Clothing Store for 10 years.
  He was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rushville where he was active in the Christian Men's Fellowship and was secretary of the Sunday School.  He also was a member of the Illinois Education Association, National Teacher's Association, and the Schuyler-Brown Retired Teachers Association.
  Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rushville with Rev. Robert Kirkham officiating.  Burial will follow in the Rushville City Cemetery.
  Visitaton will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville.
  Memorials may be given to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.
Obituary for Lenora Jane VanCleave Davis
Rushville Times, April 4, 2001, page 15, column 5
Lenora Davis
  Lenora Jane Davis, 85, of Farmerville, La., died March 30, 2001, at Chateau D'Arbonne Nursing Home in Farmerville, La.
  She was born Nov. 21, 1915, in Rushville, the daughter of Clarence Earl and Minnie Mildred Lawler VanCleave.
  She married George Victor Davis on Aug. 10, 1934, in Rushville.
  He survives, along with three sons, Hugh (wife, Cheryl) Davis of Farmerville, La., Thomas Davis of Santa Clara, Calif, and John Davis of Columbia, Mo.; one brother, John VanCleave of Clinton, Iowa, one sister, Lucille Day of Rushville; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, George Davis Jr., and one sister, Helen Conrad.
  She graduated from Rushville High School and was a member of the Kirkwood Road Christian Church in Kirkwood, Mo.
  Funeral services were held on Monday, April 2, 2001, at the Hufnagel-Graham Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling, with the Rev. Robert Belew officiating.  Burial was in Mt. Sterling City Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the Kirkwood Road Christian Church.
Obituary for Nancy Helen Umphryes Ebbert Davis
Rushville Times, July 25, 2001, page 13, column 4
Nancy Davis
  Nancy Helen Davis, 84, of Canton, formerly of the Rushville area, died Wednesday, July 18, 2001, at the Graham Hospital Extended Care Facility in Canton.
  She was born Sept. 29, 1916, in Schuyler County to the late Grover Sr. and Minnie M. Thompson Umphryes.
  Surviving are two daughters, Shirley Crumley (husband Wayne) of Canton and Judy Jones of Rushville; five granddaughters; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Grover J. Umphryes Jr. of San Pierre, Ind., and Edgar Burton Umphryes of Griffith, Ind.; two sisters, Margaret Ellen Irwin of East Alton and Patsy Laviolette of Griffith.
  She was preceded in death by two granddaughters, six brothers and one sister.
  Funeral services were held Saturday, July 21 at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Robert Kirkham officiating.  Burial was in the Good Hope Cemetery northeast of Rushville.
  Memorials may be given to the Fulton County Hospice.
  Note: She first married Louis Paul Ebbert, John L. Ebbert and Lillie Ray Goodin
Obituary for Nona Catherine Yates Davis
died: December 19, 1964
Rushville Times, December 24, 1964
Mrs. Nona Davis, 68, Dies Here Last Saturday; Rites Held on Monday
  Mrs. Nona Catherine Davis, 68, R. R. 2, Rushville, died at Culbertson hospital at 9:30 a.m. on  Saturday. She had been a patient there three weeks. Funeral services, in charge of the Roby Funeral home, were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the Memorial Chapel church. The Rev. Samuel Hale officiated and burial was in Palm cemetery.
  Mrs. Davis was the oldest child of James and Pheba Phillips Yates of the family of three children. At the tender age of four years, her mother, her sister and her brother were called to rest. Her grandmother, Mrs. Martin Yates took her in her home and cared for her until the age of 12, when her  grandmother passed away.  Her aunt, Mrs. Prudence Price Morrell, took her in her home and cared for her.
  On August 18, 1918, she was united in marriage to Rollie Davis, and to this union were born two sons, Wayne at home and James of Arenzville. Also surviving are three grandchildren, two others are deceased.
  She also  has four half-sisters and two half-brothers - Harley Yates, Cecil, Kennel, Gladys Prevette of Guthrie, Oklahoma, Eva Wilson of Crescent, Oklahoma, and Margaret  Bechtel  of Wichita, Kansas.
  She  was of a quiet and kind disposition and no one was ever turned away from her door. Many times she has put others ahead of herself to help them. She  was the  happiest when she had her family near her.
  She had been in poor health for several years with arthritis. On November 20, 1962, she suffered a stroke from which she never fully recovered. For one year and nine months she  had been cared for by her husband.
  A number of years ago she took Jesus into her life and was baptized, and attended church whenever her health premitted her to do so.
Obituary for Ollivine V. Foster Davis
Rushville Times, June 14, 2000, page 13, column 2
Ollivine V. Davis
  Ollivine V. Davis, 86, of Beardstown, died late Tuesday evening, June 6, 2000, at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
  She was born Aug. 31, 1913, in Beardstown, the daughter of Harry and Margaret Ryan Foster.  She married Albert "Al" Davis in 1943.  He preceded her in death on Aug. 16, 1974.
  Surviving are one sister, Rozalla Wessel of Beardstown; three nephews; six nieces, including Mrs. Richard (Kathy) Crum of Rushville; and numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother, W.E. "Doug" Foster, and two sisters, Margaret Newingham and Mary Foster.
  Mrs. Davis was a member of the St. Alexius Catholic Church in Beardstown and many years ago she assisted the nuns in teaching catechism at the church.  She was a former member and served as past president in many community organizations in Beardstown, including Business and Professional Women, Beardstown Emblem Club, 474, St. Alexius Altar and Rosary Society, and the Virginia Country Club Women’s Golf League.  Mrs. Davis and her husband owned and operated the Arrow Restaurant in Beardstown from 1945 until 1963.  She also was formerly a cook at the Myers Nursing Home in Beardstown for many years.  Mrs. Davis [w]as an avid golfer and fisherman.  She loved Ireland and everything that was Irish.
  A funeral mass of Ollivine V. Davis was held Saturday, June 10, at the St. Alexius Catholic Church in Beardstown.  A rosary service was held Friday at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown.  Burial was in the St. Alexius Catholic Cemetery.
  Memorials have been suggested to the St. Alexius Catholic Church or the Beardstown Library.

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Ollivine Davis
  Beardstown - Ollivine V. Davis, 86, of 900 W. Sixth St., Apt. 4A, died at 9:42 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2000, at Heritage Manor South.
  Born Aug. 31, 1913, in Beardstown to Harry and Margaret Ryan Foster, she married Albert "Al" Davis in 1943. He died Aug. 16, 1974. One brother and two sisters also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one sister, Rozella Wessel of Beardstown; three nephews, six nieces; and several great-nieces and great­-nephews.
  She and her husband owned and operated Arrow Restaurant from 1945 to 1963. She also was a cook at Myers Nursing Home for many years. She was a past president of Business and Professional Women, Beardstown Emblem Club 474, and Virginia Country Club Women's Golf League. She was a member of St. Alexius Catholic Church, where she once assisted the nuns in teaching catechism. She also was a member of its Altar and Rosary Society.
  A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at her church. A recitation of the rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. today at Sager Funeral Home with family meeting friends after the rosary service until 8:30 p.m. Burial will be in St. Alexius Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to her church or to Beardstown Library.
Obituary for Orveda Charlotte Janes Davis
Rushville Times, April 12, 2000, page 15, column 5
Orveda Davis
  Orveda Charlotte Davis, 85, of Mt. Sterling, died Tuesday, April 4, 2000, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mt. Sterling.
  Mrs. Davis was born on Feb. 5, 1915, in Lebanon, Mo., the daughter of Frank Janes and Caroline Frances Yates. She married Everett F. Davis on Aug. 18, 1933, in Camdenton, Mo.
  She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brother, Lester Jackson Janes.
  Mrs. Davis is survived by one sister, Alberta Powers of Richland, Mo., a sister-in-law, Erma Janes of Meredosia; and several nieces and nephews.
  She was a housewife. She was an avid Bingo player, traveler and gardener. She enjoyed canning food for her family friends and neighbors.
  Funeral services were Friday, April 7, at the Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown. Burial was in the Beardstown City Cemetery.
  The family has requested memorials be made to the activity department of Heritage Manor in Mt. Sterling.
Obituary for Ralph Sterling Davis
Rushville Times, Nov. 17, 1999, page 17, column 1
Ralph Davis
  Ralph Sterling Davis, 85, of Marshfield, Wisc., died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, at Deerview Meadow Community Based Residential Facility at Marshfield, where he had been a resident since Feb. 26, 1996.
  He was born July 23, 1914, in Augusta, the son of Wilbur A. and Lillie F. Hulick Davis.  He married Louie Ella Sidwell on Feb. 28, 1942, in Canton, Mo. She survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Carol) Phillips of Marshfield; one brother, Carl H. Davis of Davenport, Iowa; two grandchildren, one niece and one nephew.
  He attended Camden High School and graduated from Rushville High School.  He then attended business school in Shelbyville and earned a bachelor of education degree from Western Illinois University in Macomb, a master of science degree from the University of Illinois and a master of education degree from the University of Illinois.
  After his education, he began a career in education, teaching science and serving as principal of Barry High School from 1936 until 1942.  From 1947 until 1948, he taught science at Rushville High School and from 1948 until 1964 he served as dean of boys and taught science at Urbana High School.  He served as principal at Urbana High School from 1964 to 1967.  He then served as Assistant Superintendent of the Urbana School system until 1979.
  Mr. Davis had served as secretary of the Mississippi Valley Division of the Illinois Education Association (lEA), president of the East Central Division of lEA, president of the University Branch of Phi Delta Kappa, president of the Exchange Club, a state advisor of student councils for Illinois and had served on the curriculum board for MPATI and the curriculum board for educational television WILL at the University of Illinois.
  He also was chairperson of the North Central Association Visiting Committee.  He was a member of the Schuyler County Local Board No. 1 Selective Service in 1946, a member of ELI, past president of the Illinois Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa and was chairperson of the Illinois State Committee of the North Central Association from 1985 until 1986.
  He served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater from 1942 until 1946.  He served with the United States Naval Reserves from 1946 until 1954, retiring with the rank of lieutenant junior grade.
  He was a former member of the Rushville First United Methodist Church where he served as a youth leader.  At the time of his death, he was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Marshfield, Wisc.
  Funeral services for Mr. Davis were held Nov. 10, 1999, at Rembs/Kundinge Funeral Home in Marshfield with the Rev. Neil Piepenburg officiating.  Burial was at Hillside Cemetery in Marshfield where military rites were conducted by American Legion Post 54.
  Memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Hospital Hospice Care or to the Marshfield Area Respite Care Center.
Obituary for Richard Eugene Davis
Rushville Times, October 17, 2001, page 13, column 2
Richard Davis
  Richard Eugene Davis, 44, of Gladstone, died Thursday Oct. 11, 2001, at the Great River Medical Center in Burlington, Iowa.
  He was born March 20, 1957, in Rushville, the son of Wilmer and Ina M. Davis Willis.
  He is survived by his parents, now of Table Grove; one daughter, Heather Davis and one son, Kyle Davis, both of Mediapolis, Iowa; three brothers, Frank Willis of Marion, Iowa, Reginald Willis of Morton, and Steven Willis of St. Charles, Mo.; one sister, Kristiana White of Springfield; three nieces, one nephew, one great-nephew; a special friend, Julie Seitz of Gladstone; and his former wife, Cindy Davis of Mediapolis, Iowa.
  He was a farmer.
  Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 15, at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home in Macomb, with Rev. Layton Malone officiating and burial in the Harris Cemetery in Table Grove.
  Memorials may be made to an education fund for his children in care of Table Grove State Bank in Table Grove.
Obituary for Leslie "Wayne" Wayne Davis
Rushville Times, May 24, 2000, page 15, column 4
Wayne Davis
  Wayne Davis, 80, of Rushville, died Thursday, May 18, 2000, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born July 6, 1919, in Schuyler County, the son of the late Rollie and Nona (Yates) Davis.
  Surviving are one brother, James Davis (wife Emma) of Jacksonville; one nephew; two nieces; five great-nephews; one aunt; and numerous cousins.
  A member of the Church of Christ (Christian) in Rushville, he worked at Gain Brothers Nursery and was a custodian at the Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home and Culbertson Memorial Hospital, retiring in 1981.
  Funeral services were Monday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Pastor Rick Colbert officiating. Burial was in Palm Cemetery west of Rushville.
  Memorials may be given to the Church of Christ (Christian) in Rushville.
Obituary for William Davis
  William Davis died October 29, 1904, at his home south of Astoria, aged 71 years, 1 mo., and 2 days. He had been sick over a week. He leaves a wife, two daughters and five sons and a host of relatives. The funeral services were held at Oak Grove southwest of Astoria of Astoria, Oct. 31st at 11:30 a. m. There was a very large congregation of friends present. Rev. Albright preached the sermon on the text: Rom. 8:14. He was assisted by Rev. J. B. Miller and Rev. Baer, of Astoria.
  Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more."
  Note: William was born September 22, 1833 Coehoetion County, Ohio and married March 22, 1863 in Fulton County, Illinois to Sarah Sayers, b. April 21, 1844 Astoria, Fulton County, Illinois, d. January 04, 1932, buried with William, Oak Grove Cemetery, Astoria Township, Fulton County, Illinois. She was the daughter of George Sayers and Hannah Parry.

Astoria Argus, Nov. 2, 1904
  William Davis, an aged and well known resident of near Baders, died Saturday, Oct. 29.
  Mr. Davis was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, Sept. 22nd, 1833. In the year of 1854 he came to Astoria in which community he has since lived. He was married to Miss Sarah Sayers in the year 1863. To them were born eleven children, two sons and one daughter having preceded him to the spirit world. In 1889 he united with the United Brethren church and has been a true follower of Jesus.
  He has been a faithful and devoted husband and a loving and tender father. He leaves to mourn his loss, an aged companion, two daughters, six sons and friends unnumbered by the score. The funeral was held at Oak Grove church, officiated by Rev. Albright, assisted by Rev. Baer and Miller. The remains were laid to rest in the Oak Grove cemetery.

  Tis God, who can tha lonely bless,
  He can the sorrows heal,
  Oh, take your wounded hearts to him,
  To him, for strength appeal,
  He will your soul give sweet relief,
  For he is such a friend,
  He ll stop the wounded heart to cheer,
  Oh, trust him to the end.

  We desire to thank the many kind friends who so willingly assisted us in our recent sad affliction. Your kindness shall never be forgotten. Mrs. Davis and Children.
Obituary for George "William" William Davis
William Davis, Jr.
  Died Feb. 25, 1892, one and a half miles northwest of Astoria, of hemorrhage of the lungs, William Davis, Jr., aged 24 years, 4 months and 14 days. After a number of weeks of severe suffering, with unsurpassing patience, this beloved one passed into that rest that awaiteth for all such as this noble christian character. He was converted and joined the U. B. church one year before his death, and lived a zealous and consistent christian, until he was called home.
  The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Drake, and the remains were interred in Oak Grove cemetery.
  His last words were: "Mother, I am near home. I love Jesus. Oh! Love to pray and thus died with these hallowed words upon his lips. He was married to Miss Martha Burgard in the year 1889, who, with one child, two years of age, are left to mourn with the parents, brothers and sisters of the deceased.
  The one we shall miss
  As the days go passing by,
  But we hope to meet him again
  In that home beyond the sky,
  In that home of ancient story,
  Where the spirits know no care,
  In that home of light and glory,
  May we meet our dear one there.
  J. B. C. L.
  Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more."
  Note: He is the son of William and Sarah Sayers Davis.
Obituary for Artemicia Jane Ackman Walker Day
The Schuyler Citizen
    Artemicia Jane, daughter of Isaac and Nancy Ackman was born on a farm in Kenton County, Kentucky, October 30, 1846, and departed this life
December 27, 1915, aged 69 years, 1 month and 28 days. At the age of three years she came with her parents to Schuyler County, Illinois where she made her home until the past few years, which have been spent among her children. In 1866 she was united in marriage to James Fletcher Walker. To this union were born nine children, eight of whom survive, viz: Mrs. George Baughman of Pittsburg, Kansas, Jas. Fletcher of Wyoming, Illinois, Stephen of Industry, Illinois, Charles Samuel of Rushville, Mrs. Robert Morris of Ray, Mrs. Charles Sloan of Ottumwa, Iowa, Isaac of Huron, South Dakota, Lewis Anton of Ottumwa, Iowa. On February 18, 1882 her husband  departed this life. Later she was married to Richard Day, who died December 23, 1906. To this union was born three children, Richard Albert of Roseville, Illinois, James William of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Benjamin Harrison, who preceded his mother in death.
    On November 25, Mrs. Day went to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Sloan in Ottumwa, Iowa, to spend the winter. On December 14, she was taken ill and patiently bore her suffering until death came, which was a sweet release. Her children were at her bedside the last week of her life and she told them she was ready at any time to pass across the river into the great beyond. Everything possible was done to relieve her suffering. In Ottumwa she leaves a host of friends, many of whom were little children who came daily to see her.
    Besides her children and many friends she leaves to mourn her loss four sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Mary Simpson of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Mrs. Georgeanna Kile of Little River, Kansas, Mrs. Josie McCollough of Hazel, South Dakota, David Ackman of Littleton, Mrs. Jessie Boyd of Ray, and Robert Ackman of Hazel, South Dakota.
    Funeral services were held at the Christian Church in Rushville Wednesday, December 29, at 2:30 o'clock. Reverend Fred Wilson officiating. Burial at Sugar Grove Cemetery.
Obituary for Bertha Day
Rushville Times, Mar. 31, 1904
Note: daughter of George Edward Day and Jeanette Almira Nall Day.
  Bertha, the 15-year old daughter of Geo. Day and wife, died Tuesday morning of Pneumonia fever.

Rushville Times, Mar. 31, 1904
  Arrangements were made yesterday for the funeral of Miss Bertha Day daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Day of near Ray, but was postponed on account of impassable roads. Harold Graff started out with four horses hitched to the hearse, but they could make but slow progress.
Obituary for Dorothy "Bernice" Bernice Mearsch Day
Rushville Times, November 8, 2000, page 13, column 5
'Bernice' Day
  Dorothy "Bernice" Day, 85, of Champaign, formerly of Beardstown, died Nov 1, 2000, at ManorCare Health Services in Champaign.
  She was born March 1, 1915, in Beardstown, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank (Lenora) Mearsch.  She married Leslie "Les" M. Day on Oct. 22, 1937, in Beardstown.
  Mrs. Day is survived by two sons, Gary L. (wife Alice) Day of Champaign and Dr. Gregory L. (wife Patricia) Day of Burlington, Iowa; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by both her parents, her husband, and two brothers, Lloyd and Raymond.
  Mrs. Day worked as a teacher in the Beardstown School system, mostly at the junior high school level, before retiring.  She was a member of the Methodist Church, Circle 7 of United Methodist Women, a charter member of the Beardstown Emblem Club, Beardstown Business and Professional Women's Club, Beardstown Education Association, a local bridge club and a sewing club.
  Services were Saturday, Nov. 4 at Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown.
  Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church of Beardstown.
Obituary for Nicky L. Day
Rushville Times, March 1, 2000, page 11, column 4
Nicky L. Day
  Miss Nicky L. Day, 29, of; Eustis, Fla., died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000, at Eustis, Fla.
  She was born in Pahokee, Fla., and moved to Eustis, Fla., from Belle Glade, Fla., in 1985.
  She attended First Baptist Church of Eustis and graduated from Eustis High School in 1989.
  She is survived by her parents, Mike and Pat Day of Eustis, Fla.; one brother, Brian Day of Eustis, Fla.; paternal grandmother, Lucille Day of Rushville; and maternal grandmother, Jean Lane of Belle Glade, Fla.
  Funeral service will he held at Harden-Pauli Funeral Home Chapel at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2000.  Visitation will be at Harden-Pauli Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 1, 2000 from 2-3 p.m.
  Flowers will be accepted; or in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Florida Hospital Diabetes Center Foundation, 2520 North Orange Avenue, Suite 102, Attn.- Barbara Joswick, Orlando, Fla. 32804.
Obituary for Paul M. Day
Rushville Times, October 27, 1999, Page 15, column 3
Paul Day
  Paul M. Day, 80, of Rushville, died Oct. 20, 1999, at Culbertson MemoriaI Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born Jan. 25, 1919, in Ray, to the late Lloyd L. and Elizabeth Thompson Day.
  He married Lucille Van Cleave Aug. 24, 1940, in Festus, Mo.
  She survives, along with one son, Mike, of Eustis, Fla.; two daughters, Marilyn Cahill of Oak Lawn, and Gerrie Telander of Valrico, Fla.; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Marjorie Browning of Omaha, Neb.
  He was preceded in death by a daughter, Marsha Day; and a brother, Leslie Day.
  He was a member of the former Ray Christian Church and the Scripps Park Golf Course.  He had been maintenance manager for Gressinge Brothers Produce Growers and Packers in Belle Glade, Fla., retiring in 1984.  He then drove a school bus for Schuyler District No. 1 in Rushville until 1994.
  Graveside memorial services were held Monday at the Rushville City Cemetery with Rev. Stacy Tomich officiating.  Worthington Funeral Home of Rushville was in charge of the services.
  Memorials may be given to Florida Hospital Diabetes Center Foundation, 2520 N. Orange Ave., Suite 102, Orlando, FL 32804  ATTN. Barbara Joswick or the Scripps Park Golf Course.
Obituary for Joyce Kathryn D'Camp
Rushville Times, February 21, 2001, page 13, column 3
  Joyce Kathryn D'Camp, 64, of Macomb, died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2001, at the Care Center of Colchester.
  She was born Jan. 8, 1937, in Creve Coeur, the daughter of the late Samuel Thomas and Clesta Charolette (Clanin) D'Camp.
  She worked at Bridgeway in Macomb and babysat and worked as a housekeeper for many families.
 Surviving are two brothers, Tom of Macomb and Claude (wife Donna) of Ashland; six sisters, Julia West of Salem, Ark., Mrs. Orvill (Ethel) Abbey of Jacksonville, Mrs. Wally (Shirley) Bassham of Salem, Ark., Jeanette Miller of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Eugene (Earline) Fox of Pittsburg, Mo., and Charolette D'Camp of Quincy.
  She was preceded in death by one brother, Samuel D'Camp.
  Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Rev. Mike Cooper officiating. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville.
  Memorials may be given to the McDonough County Hospice.
Obit for Alice Jeanette Dean
Funeral Services Held Sunday For Alice Dean
  Miss Alice Dean, one of Rushville's highly esteemed women, passed away Thursday evening at her late home on Maple avenue, in her seventy-third year.
  Funeral services, conducted by Rev.  Laren Spear, were held from the First M. E. church on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.  Interment was made in the family lot in the Rushville cemetery.
  The death of Miss Dean was not unexpected, as she bad been subject to heart attacks since suffering an attack of influenza in March, 1932.  These heart attacks, being of serious nature, alarmed her family, but she would rally from their affects, apparently enjoying a measure of health, but her friends could see that her strength and vitality were gradually ebbing away.  With her passing from earthly life a never ending sorrow has come to her family and friends.
  Alice, daughter of David and Catherine Montooth-Dean, eldest of a family of eight children, was born at Pittsburgh, Pa., June 4, 1861, and passed away at her home in Rushville, May O, 1934, aged 72 years, 11months and 10 days.
  While yet a small child she came to Illinois with her parents, who established their home on the farm in Oakland township that was to be the treasured family homestead for many years.  In 1902 she removed with her parents to the late home on Maple Avenue, where she resided with, and tenderly ministered to, her aged parents during their last years.
  Miss Dean had planned to close her home during the summer months and pay her first visit to the Indiana home of her sister, Mrs. J. B. Rose, located at Muncie.  The unselfishness of her life; her devotion to her church and her intense loyalty to those whom she loved are as a treasured legacy and precious memory to her family and friends.
  The passing of Miss Dean is the third death that has occurred in the family within a few months period.  Her mother passed away on Sept. 29, 1933, and her brother, Samuel Dean, the youngest of the family, on March 3, 1934.  Besides her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, William R. Dean.
  She is survived by the following brothers and sister: John and Herbert Dean of Rushville township; Lawrence Dean of Table Grove, and Mrs. Joseph B. Rose of Muncie, Ind.
  Came to Attend Funeral
  The following relatives from a distance were here to attend the funeral services of Miss Alice Dean on Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Rose and Mr. and Mrs. Ed.  Aker, of Muncie Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Geo.  H. Dean and Mr. and Mrs. Merl Snyder, of Table Grove; Mr. and . Mrs. Marvin Payne and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dean, of Industry; Mr. and Mrs. Morris Leigh, of Hoopeston, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schrader, of Chicago.
Obituary for Bonnie Fern Dean
May 28, 1964
Miss Bonnie F. Dean, 68 Astoria Teacher, Dies
  Miss Bonnie Fern Dean, 68, who had taught 44 years in Astoria schools, died Monday night at Graham hospital in Canton.
  Miss Dean had taught second grade at Astoria grade school most of her teaching career. She began the term last fall but after a few months became ill and was unable to complete the year.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. today (Thursday) at the Evangelical united Brethren church in Astoria, the Rev. H. L. Leu officiating. Burial will be in Astoria cemetery.
  Miss Dean was born May 22, 1896, at Astoria, a daughter of William Robert and Inez Josephine Wetzel Dean. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Wilmina Ehrenberg of Granite Falls, Minn.; a brother, Floyd Dean of Astoria.
  She was a member of the Evangelical Untied Brethren church, Pythian Sisters, Delta kappa Gamma, Illinois and National education Associations and DAR.
Obituary for Catherine Montooth Dean
Rushville Times, October 4, 1933
Services Sunday For Mrs. Catherine Dean
 Mrs. Catherine Montooth - Dean, widow of David Dean, and an honored resident of the vicinity of Rushville for almost four-scour years, passed away Friday morning, Sept. 29th, at her home on Maple avenue, in her ninety-fourth year.
  Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Laren Spear, were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the First M. E. church.  Interment was made in the family lot in the Rushville cemetery beside her husband who preceded her in death twenty-six years ago.
  The following obituary was read at the service:
  Catherine Montooth - Dean, daughter of James and Jane Dean-Montooth, passed away at her home in Rushville Friday morning, Sept. 29th.  She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Nov. 3, 1839 and at the time of her death was 93 years, 10 months and 26 days of age.
  She was the eldest and last surviving member of a family of six children.  There were two brothers, the late James Montooth of this city, and George Montooth, late of Macomb, and three sisters, Mary, who was the wife of John M. Middleton, of Lamar, Mo., Annie Eliza, who was the wife of Luther Baker, of Sparta, Mo., and Sally, who was the wife of R. E. Sands of this vicinity.
  Her parents came from County Donegal, Ireland, to Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1835, where they. made their home until 1854 when the family removed to Schuyler county, Ill., where her father became a successful and well known farmer and land owner.  June 17, 1860, she was married to David Dean, a fellow countryman of her parents, having been born and reared in the same county and parish.
  They returned to Pittsburgh, where they lived until 1863 when they returned to Schuyler county and established a home on a farm in Oakland township.  Here they saw their small holding grow into a large farm of many fertile acres and their humble home was replaced by a more comfortable dwelling.  In the shelter of this home, permeated by the influence of parental love and devotion, was reared in the family of eight children - six sons and two daughters.
  Moved to Rushville in 1907
  In 1904, she, with her husband and eldest daughter, removed to the home in Rushville, where on Sept 28, 1907, her husband was taken from her side and where she continued to live until she passed away twenty-six years and two days after the deathof her husband.
  Her profession of faith was made in the Methodist church at Houston when she was a young woman and she retained her membership in that faith until the end.  Her long Christian life was one of sweet contentment and devotion to those whom she loved.
  Those left to do honor to the sacred memory of this noble wife and mother are: Alice, who lived with her mother; Effie, the wife of Joseph B. Rose of Muncie, Ind.; George H. Dean, of Table Grove, Ill., and John, Lawrence, Bert and Samuel Dean, of the vicinity of Rushville.  One son, William R. Dean, passed away   August 14, 1908.
  In her family are twenty-three grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, besides a large group of nieces and nephews and other relatives and many friends who join with the family in loving memory of her beautiful life.
  Relatives Here to Attend Funeral
  The following relatives and friend from a distance were in attendance at the services: Mr. and Mrs. George Dean,  Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Dean and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Dean, of Table Grove; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Payne and mother and Mr. and Mrs. Archie Aten of Industry; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Haney and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Aten of Macomb; Mr. and Mrs. Morris Leigh, of Hoopston; Mrs. Inez Dean and daughter Bonnie, and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Dean and children, of Astoria; Miss Wilmina Dean, of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. David Jones, of Vermont; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Twining and son, of Burlington, Indiana; Mrs. Carl Pittenger and son, of Albany, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Rose, of Muncie, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Rose and daughter, of Fiatt, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Homer Deane and Mr. and Mrs.  W. C. Deane, of Roseville.

October 4, 1933
Services Sunday For Mrs. Catherine Dean
  Mrs. Catherine Montooth-Dean, widow of David Dean, and an honored resident of the vicinity of Rushville for almost four-scour years, passed away Friday morning, Sept. 29th, at her home on Maple avenue, in her ninety-fourth year.
  Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Laren Spears, were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the first M. E. church. Interment was made in the family lot in the Rushville cemetery beside her husband who preceded her in death twenty-six years ago.
  The following obituary was read at the service:
  Catherine Montooth-Dean, daughter of James and Jane Dean-Montooth passed away at her home in Rushville Friday morning, Sept. 29th. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Nov. 3, 1839, and at the time of her death was 93 years, 10 months and 26 days of age.
  She was the eldest and last surviving member of a family of six children. There were two brothers, the late James Montooth of this city, and George Montooth, late of Macomb, three sisters, Mary, who was the wife of John M. Middleton, of Lamar, Mo., Annie Elizabeth, who was the wife of Luther Baker, of Sparta, Mo., and Sally, who was the wife of R. E. Sands of this vicinity.
  Her parents came from County Donegal, Ireland, to Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1835, where they made their home until 1854 when the family removed to Schuyler county, Ill., where her father became a successful and well known farmer and land owner. June 17, 1860, she was married to David Dean, a fellow countryman of her parents, having been born and reared in the same county and parish.
  They returned to Pittsburgh, where they lived until 1863 when they returned to Schuyler county and established a home on a farm in Oakland township. Here they saw their small holding grow into a large farm of many fertile acres and their humble home, permeated by the influence of parental live and devotion, was reared in the family of eight children - six sons and two daughter.
  Moved to Rushville in 1907
  In 1904, she, with her husband and oldest daughter, removed to the home in Rushville, where on Sept. 28, 1907, her husband was taken from her side and where she continued to live until she passed Twenty-six years and two days after the death of her husband.
  Her profession of faith was made in the Methodist church in Houston when she was a young woman and she retained her membership in that faith until the end. Her long Christian life was one of sweet contentment and devotion to those whom she loved.
  Those left to do honor to the sacred memory of this noble wife and mother are: Alice, who lived with her mother; Effie, the wife of Joseph B. Rose of Muncie, Ind.; George H. Dean, of Table Grove, Ill., and John, Lawrence, Bert, and Samuel Dean, of the vicinity of Rushville. One son, William R. Dean, passed away   August 4, 1908.
  In her family are twenty-three
  (Continued on page 4, Col. 5)
  Services Sunday For Mrs. Catherine Dean
  (Continued from first page)
  grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, besides a large group of nieces and nephews and other relatives and many friends who join with the family in loving memory of her beautiful life.
  Relatives Here to Attend Funeral
  The following relatives and friends from a distance were in attendance at the services: Mr. And Mrs. George Dean, Mr. And Mrs. Clinton Dean and Mr. And Mrs. Dale Dean of Table Grove; Mr. And Mrs. Marvin Payne and mother and Mr. And Mrs. Archie Aten, of Industry; Mr. And Mrs. Earl Haney and Mr. And Mrs. Clarence Aten, of Macomb; Mr. And Mrs. Morris Leigh, of Hoopston; Mrs. Inez Dean and daughter Bonnie, and Mr. And Mrs. Floyd Dean and children of Astoria; Miss Wilminia Dean of Chicago; Mr. And Mrs. David Jones, of Vermont; Mr. And Mrs. Ray Twining and son, of Burlington, Indiana; Mrs. Carl Pittenger and son, of Albany, Ind.; Mr. And Mrs. J. B. Rose, of Muncie, Ind.; Mr. And Mrs. Robert E. Rose and daughter, of Fiatt, Ill.; Mr. And Mrs. Homer Deane and Mr. And Mrs. W. C. Deane, of Rosville.
  Note: This last one found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more."
Obituary of David Dean
From the Scrapbook of Una VanOrder Wheeler, via Theresa (Dick) Woodring, her granddaughter-in-law, <rwoodrin@ncats.newaygo.mi.us>
Possibly Industry Press, Industry, McDonough County, Illinois
David Dean, died September 27, 1907
Sudden Death Of David Dean, Drops Dead at Supper Table, Fri. Evening. - - Had Been in Poor Heath Some Time
  Mr. David Dean, one of the most esteemed citizens of Rushville and widely known farmers of Schuyler county, departed this life Friday evening just after six o'clock.
  Mr. Dean had been on the invalid list for some years, being afflicted with an incurable trouble which cause him to be confined to his home and bed at intervals, from which he rallied as frequently and moved about the streets, meeting and greeting his friends and acquaintances, who were numerous, since everyone knew him and for whom he always had a kind word and cordial welcome.
  He had been a hard worker and successful farmer in his younger days and early succeeded in acquiring a competence, being frugal and prudent.  Mr. Dean leaves his family in comfortable, or rather affluent circumstances.
  David Dean, was born in Killybegs, County Donegal, Ireland, Sept. 14, 1828, and acquired his education under the methods afforded by the intelligent people of the North of Ireland.  At the age of twenty-four he came to America alone to seek his fortune.  He first located at Pittsburg, Pa., in 1852, and after ten or twelve years residence in the “smoky” city (during which time he found his wife in the person of Miss Katherine Montooth who survives him), he came west in the search of a permanent on the great prairies of Illinois.  Here in the ‘60’s he located on a farm in Oakland township, where he remained until he removed to Rushville some years ago, having previously secured an attractive location on Maple avenue, and erected a comfortable home in which to spent his days in retirement and enjoyment with his estimable family.  He calculated wisely, and not neglecting his moral and spiritual interests, lived a enviable life among us.  Mr. Dean having been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and one of the main supporters in his country home, remained faithful to his trust.  He was an experimental christian withal and during his active days took leading part in the church services and temporal affairs.
  The past week he had been subject to a severe attack, and rallied so as to be able to be about and owing to his repeated rallies after such attacks his family always hopeful thought him to be not so enfeebled as he was, but he seemed to better realize his condition.  On Friday evening his wife and daughter ……. custom, he got up and walked to the table, she walked by his side. When about to sit down he swooned and his wife caught him in her arms.  In a few moments his spirit departed, while she still held him in her arms. A fitting end of a good man.
  Deceased leaves a family of eight children, six sons and two daughters. Two sons having died in infancy.  Two sons, Lawrence and William, of Astoria; George H. of Table Grove; John, of Rushville township; Herbert and Samuel of Oakland township; Mrs. J. B. Rose, of Canton; and Miss Alice Dean, who resides at home.
  Funeral services were held at the late residence on Maple Avenue, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. A. P. Stover.  Interment in the Rushville cemetery.

Rushville Times, October 3, 1907
Death Came Suddenly
David Dean, One of Schuyler's Old Residents, Passes Away.
  David Dean, an old and respected resident of Rushville, died suddenly on Friday evening of last week at his home on Maple Avenue. He had been in failing health for some time, but was able to be about. On Friday evening he responded to the call for supper about 6 o'clock and reached his accustomed place at the table, when he was stricken and died in the arms of his devoted wife, who had been his constant attendant during his illness.
  On Sunday afternoon funeral services were held at the family residence, conducted by Rev. A. P. Stover. Geo. H. Dean and family of Table Grove, and Mr. and Mrs. Jos. B. Rose of Canton came to attend the funeral. The following sketch was read by Rev. Stover:
  David Dean was born at Kellybegs, Donegal County, Ireland, Sept. 14,1828; died Sept. 27, 1907, in Rushville, Ill., aged 79 years and 13 days. He lived in the country of his birth until he was twenty-four years of age, being engaged in farming when he came to America in 1852. For about ten years he was employed as foreman in the yards of the Pennsylvania railroad at Pittsburg.
  In 1859 he was married at Rushville, Ill., to Miss Katherine Montooth, whose parents were also from Donegal county, Ireland, and who had removed to Illinois in 1851 from Pittsburg, where the family first made their home on coming to this country.
  In 1861 they settled on a farm in Oakland township where they made their home for nearly half a century, rearing a family of eight children - six boys and two girls - two boys dying in infancy.
  Four years ago Mr. Dean retired from farming and moved to Rushville to spend his declining years in a well earned repose. He was of a singularly happy disposition, having a desire to think kindly of everyone and always had the same cordial, kindly greeting for his friends.
  He was baptized into the Episcopal church in infancy, and while in Pittsburg was a communicant at the St. James Episcopal church, but on coming to Illinois he became a member of the M. E. Church. His plain, unassuming manners, his strict integrity and his upright christian character made for him many close friends.
  He was taken sick on Thursday evening of last week, but was much better Friday. Death resulted from heart failure, and came with sudden shock, as he was sitting down to his evening meal and passed away in his chair.
  Tho by his toil and frugality he had accumulated a goodly heritage, yet to his children the memory of those sacred hours around the family altar, his pure and blameless life, his wise counsel and self-sacrificing love are the most priceless legacies he could have left them.
  Though by his toil and frugality he had accumlated a goodly heritage, yet to his children the memory of those sacred hours around the family altar, his pure and blameless life, his wise counsel and his sacrificing love, are the most priceless legacies that he could have left us. He dearly loved his home, and as the infirmities of age grew upon him, he had an intense longing to have his children near him and his home was like heaven to him, when he could have them about him.
  But the voice which he loved to hear is hushed forever. No more shall he greet us with his genial smile of welcome, nor ever again shall we feel the warm grip of his great hand. The vacant couch, the empty chair, the unused cane, are mute witnesses that he no longer lives among us. But we comfort ourselves with the thought that he now dwells in that heavenly mansion, and is
  Safe in the arms of Jesus,
  Safe on his gentle breast.
  The last earthly service which we could render him was to bear him to the beautiful cemetery where we left him to the guardian care of the holy angels.
  Farewell dear father until we meet in the morning!
  One less at home!
  The charmed circle broken; a dear face
  Missed day by day from its accustomed place.
  One voice of welcome hushed, and evermore
  One farewell word unspoken; on the shore
  Where parting comes not, one soul landed more,
  One more in heaven!
  One less at home!
  A sense of loss that meets us at the gate;
  Within, a place unfilled and desolate;
  And far away our coming to wait,
  One more in heaven!"

Memorial - David Dean - writer is unknown but obviously one of his children, probably my grandfather, Lawrence Dean.
  David Dean was born at Kellybegs, Donegal County, Ireland, Sept. 14, 1828; died Sept. 27, 1907 in Rushville, Illinos, aged 79 years, and 15 days.
  He lived in the country of his birth until he was 24 years of age, being engaged in farming and sheep raising, when he came to America in 1852. For about ten years he was employed as foreman in the yards of the Pennsylvania railroad, at Pittsburg, Pa.
  In 1859 he was married at Rushville, to Miss Katherine Montooth, whose parents were also from Donegal County, Ireland, and who had removed to Illinois in 1851 from Pittsburg, where the family first made their home on coming to this country.
  In 1861 they settled on the farm in Oakland township, where they made their home for nearly half a century, rearing a family of eight children, six boys and two girls, - two boys dying in infancy.
Four years ago Mr. Dean retired from farming and moved to Rushville, to spend his declining years in a well earned repose.
  He was of singularly happy disposition, having a desire to think kindly of everyone and always had the same cordial kindly greeting for his friends.
  He was baptized into the Episcopal church in infancy, and while in Pittsburg was a communicant at the St. James Episcopal church, but on coming to Illinois, he became a member of the M.E. Church.
His plain, unassuming manners, his strict integrity and his upright Christian character, made for him many close friends.
  For several years he had been subject to attacks of indigestion. He was taken sick on Thursday evening of last week, but was much better Friday. Death resulted from heart-failure and came with sudden shock, as he was sitting down to the evening meal and he passed away in his chair.
  The writer has often felt his heart deeply touched at the sorrows of others when grieving at the loss of a parent, but it was a new relelation to us that evening when our dear father went away to a better land. Our hearts instinctively turn to the old homestead about which cluster so many happy memories.  We felt that we must needs visit that scene of childhoods joys and many happy reunions, and again look over those fields which our father had cleared with his own hands and walk along those paths that he so often trod; that we might be the better able to offer a more fitting tribute to his dear memory.
Obituary for Floyd Cecil Dean
July 8, 1879
Rites Held in Astoria For Floyd Dean, 80
  Floyd C. Dear, 80, of Astoria, died Thursday at Culbertson Memorial hospital.
  Funeral services for Mr. Dean were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with the Rev. R. Bruce Weiman officiating. Burial was in Astoria Cemetery.
  He was born Aug. 9, 1893, in Astoria, the son of William and Inez Wetzel Dean. He married Dorothy Marie Elgin, March 2, 1920 in Lewistown. She died Feb. 5, 1978 . He was a farmers.
  Mr. Dean is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Louise Mummert of Havana; two son, William and Elgin of Astoria; five grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Wilmina Ehrenberg of Granite Falls, Minnesota.
Obituary for George H. Dean
June 7, 1951
George Dean, 87, Of Table Grove, Died Monday In Galesburg Hospital.
  Funeral services for George Dean, 87, a native of Schuyler county, were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the Hukill funeral home in Table Grove, with burial in the Harris cemetery in that city. He had been a resident of Table Grove for than 60 years.
  Mr. Dean, who had been poor health for three years, died Monday morning at the Cottage hospital in Galesburg, where he had been a patient the past month.
  He was born Dec. 6, 1863, in Schuyler county, near Rushville, a son of David and Catherine Montooth Dean. At the age of 24 years he moved to the Table Grove community, where he operated a farm. He was a member of the New Salem Christian church.
  He was married Nov. 2, 1884 to Sarah Stambaugh, who died in 1940. Surviving are three sons and a daughter, Clinton and Roy Dean of Adair, Guy Dean of Table Grove, and Mrs. Merna Haney of Galesburg; a sister, Mrs. Effie Rose of Muncie, and two brothers Lawrence and Herbert Dean of Rushville. Two children, Mrs. Estel Payne and Dale Dean, preceded him in death.
Obituary for Hazel D. Prunty Dean
Hazel Dean
The Rushville Times, January 31, 2001, page 11, column 3
  Hazel D. Dean, 79, of Kirkwood, died Jan. 26, 2001, at her home.
  She was born June 22, 1921, in Rushville, the daughter of Jess Ferris and Unoma Belle Cooper Prunty.
  She attended Rushville schools through high school. She later attended cosmetology school in Burlington, Iowa.
  She married John W. Dean on April 9, 1942, in Kahoka, Mo. He died May 5, 1980.
  She moved to Kirkwood at the age of 18 and had been a beautician and cosmetologist in the Kirkwood area for many years.
  She was a member of the Kirkwood United Methodist Church, and formerly a member of the Rebekah Lodge. She enjoyed gardening and animals.
  Surviving are one daughter, Linda Dean of Kirkwood; one son, Byron J. Dean (wife, Barbara) of Monmouth; six grandchildren; and one sister, Julia Allen of Rushville.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, and six brothers and sisters. A funeral service for Hazel Dean was held Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001 at the Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth, with Rev. William Renner officiating. Interment was in the Center Grove Cemetery in Kirkwood.
  A memorial is being established for the Kirkwood United Methodist Church.
Obituary for Herbert "Bert" Dean
January 24, 1963
In Memoriam
Herbert Dean
  Herbert (Bert) Dean, 88, a member of the pioneer Dean- Montooth families of Schuyler County, was born September 14, 1874 in Oakland Township, To David Dean and Catherine Montooth-Dean, and passed away Saturday, January 12, at the St. Francis Hospital in Macomb, aged 88 years. 3 month and 28 days. His death followed a long, period of failing health.
  Bert Dean was one of a family of eight children to form the happy family circle to be found in the Dean Farmstead home, 12 miles northeast of Rushville. In a home that was marked for it's true hospitality, and for the precepts as practiced in everyday life by Christian parents, whose predominating characteristics were found in the manner in which they guided their children.
  After completion of the elementary course of education at the Houston District school in his home community, he was, during his young manhood, associated with his father and brother Samuel in farming the home farm for several years. In his chosen lifework, Bert Dean was highly proficient, until advanced years necessitated his retirement from active participation in farming operations, and for the past 27 years he has shared the country home of a nephew, Judson Dean, and it was there he was welcomed and tenderly cared for with the devotion of a real son, down through the years.
  Of a quiet unassuming manner, and a kindly disposition, Bert Dean lived a good life. He had long been affiliated with the Houston Methodist Church and it was there he worshipped, with other members of his family down through his entire lifetime or until his health became impaired.
  Surviving to mourn the loss of their loved one is one sister, Mrs. Effie Dean-Rose, the widow of Joseph B. Rose, who resides in Muncie, Ind., and a number of nieces and, nephews.
  Preceding him in death, beside his parents were, one sister, Miss Alice Dean and seven brothers, George, William, John, Lawrence, and Samuel Dean, and two brothers, Jesse and James, who died in childhood.
  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Worthington funeral home with Rev. Theodore Snider officiating. Burial was in the Rushville cemetery.
Obituary for Inez Josephine Wetzel Dean
Thursday, January 9, 1964
Mrs. Inez J. Dean, 92, Dies Here Friday;
Rites Held In Astoria on Monday
  Mrs. Inez Josephine Dean, 92, of Astoria, died Friday afternoon at Snyders Nursing Home in Rushville. She had been in failing health for several years.
  Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. at the Evangelical United Brethren church in Astoria. Burial was in Astoria cemetery. The Rev. H. L. Leu conducted the services.
  Mrs. Dean was born May 6, 1871, in Browning Township, Schuyler county, a daughter of John B. and Amanda E. Wetzel. She was a lifetime resident of the Astoria area. On Aug. 3. 1892, she to William Robert Dean; he died Aug 14, 1908. She was a member of the Astoria EUB church for 80 years. She attended Maxwell Kennedy’s Normal school in Rushville in 1889 and 1890.
  She is survived by two daughters, Miss Bonnie Dean of Astoria and Mrs. Wilmina Ehrenberg of Granite Falls, Minn.; a son Floyd Dean of Astoria; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Obituary for James Kerchival Dean
May 27, 1971
Rites for Kerchival Dean Held Here Wednesday
  Kerchival Dean, 65, of Toledo, Ohio, formerly of Rushville, died early Monday morning at a Toledo hospital.
  Funeral services were held on Wednesday at Worthington Funeral home with the Rev. Harold Hedden officiating. Burial was in Rushville cemetery.
  Mr. Dean was born, Oct 27 1905, in Schuyler county, the son of Lawrence and Nettie Wetzel Dean. He was married to Elizabeth Bell, who survives. He had lived in Toledo for the past 14 years and was employed by the Toledo Auto club. He was a veteran of World War I and was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
  In addition to his widow he is survived by a son, William of Toledo, Ohio; a brother, Judson Dean, of rural Rushville; two sisters: Mrs. John Kost of Roswell, N. M.; and Mrs. Jce (Mary Katherine - wife of Joseph) Schrader of Galesburg, also numerous nieces and nephews.
Obituary for Jesse Martin Dean
died: April 4, 1881
Dean, Jesse M. - Died on the 4th inst., of whooping cough, Jesse M., son of David and Catherine Dean of Oakland township, aged 2 years, 8 months and 27 days. Funeral services were held at the Houston Church by D. P. Lyon, pastor, and the remains laid in the church cemetery close by.
  "I shall go to Him, He shall not return to me. 2 Samuel XII - 23.
Obituary for John Dean
July 22, 1948
John Dean
  John Dean, a son of David and Catherine Montooth Dean was born May 11, 1867, on the David Dean farmstead in Oakland Township, Schuyler County, Illinois and departed this life at his home in Rushville, July 14, 1948, aged 81 years, two months and three days.
  John Dean was one of 10 children born to David and Catherine Dean,. both of whom were members of honored pioneer families of Schuyler county, and from earliest childhood, principles of integrity, thrift, and love for his fellow men were instilled in his heart and mind by the wise counsel and daily life of his parents -- traits of character that were to predominate thruout the years of a full life.
  As a youth he attended the district school, and was associated with his father and brothers in extensive farming operations in the Houston community, north of Rushville.
  On October 21, 1891, he was joined in marriage to Miss Sadie Rose, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Rose, also were members of pioneer Schuyler county families.  Following their marriage, Mr. Dean established a home for his bride on the farm four miles north of Rushville, and it was there they lived in happy companionship for more than 56 years, or until they sold their farmstead and moved to Rushville to establish their home.
  To the happy union John Dean and Sadie Rose were born four children: Merlin Dean of Moline; Alice, the wife of Maurice Leigh of Hoopeston; David Dean of Rushville; and Mary, the wife of Bert Nelson of Petersburg. 
  Following the removal of Mr. and Mrs. Dean to Rushville, altho he was in failing health, his interest was keen in the work of improving and beautifying their home, and in keeping with his habits of thrift and industry that had predominated his lifetime of fourscore years, his hands were never idol.
  John Dean was a good citizen, an accommodating neighbor and a loyal friend.  Of a quiet, unassuming manner, he sought no publicity.  In his home life, he was kind and considerate; a devoted and understanding father, and a loving and faithful husband, and to his family he has left the priceless heritage of happy memories of his patience, love, and always wise counsel.
  Mr. Dean was affiliated with the First Methodist church of Rushville, and was a loyal supporter of the church of his choice, or of any other worthy project that would make his community a better place in which to live.
  Besides his wife and four children, he is survived by seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sister,  Mrs. Effie Rose of Muncie, Ind.; and three brothers, George Dean of McDonough county and Lawrence and Bert Dean of Littleton township.  Preceding him in death were his parents, one sister, Miss Alice Dean, and four brothers, James, William, Samuel, and Jesse Dean.
  Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 p. m., Friday, at the Voorhees Memorial home.  Rev. J. A. Mason had charge of the services, with Dr. E. L. Gibson assisting.  Burial was in the Rushville cemetery.
Obituary for John Wetzel Dean
October 31, 1912
  John Wetzel Dean, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Dean, of Littleton township was born Oct, 18,1912.  Tho he was spared to us only a short week our beat love was won by the winsomeness of his smile and the tender touch of his little hands.          
  Whatever plans we may have had for his future; whatever hopes we had cherished that his life might bring to us, were set at naught, for death came and took away our beautiful baby boy.
  Our hearts are saddened with grief as we tenderly lay the little form away and leave him to the guardian care of the holy angels.
  Card Of thanks. - We wish to express our thanks to all our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our baby.  Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Dean.
Obituary for Judson Roosevelt Dean
September 29, 1993
Judson Dean
  Judson R. Dean, 89, of Rural Route 1, Rushville, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1993, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
  He was born June 16, 1904, in Astoria to Lawrence and Nettie Wetzel Dean.
  Surviving are one sister, Dorothy Kost of Roswell, N. M.; one nephew, William L. Dean of Louisville, Ky.; two nieces, Jane Yates of Pontiac and Nancy Harvey of Roswell, N. M.; and several cousins.
  One sister, Mary Schrader Marley, and three brothers, Bernard, John and Kerchival preceded him in death.
  He was a farmer.
  He was a member of the Rushville Masonic Lodge 9, AF & AM.
  Services were Monday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. David Haney officiated. Burial was in Rushville City Cemetery.
Obituary for Lawrence Dean
July 17, 1952
Funeral Held Today For Lawrence Dean, 81
  Lawrence Dean, 81, a Littleton township farmer, died at 7:15 a.m. Monday at a Peoria hospital.
  Mr. Dean was born near Rushville, a son of David and Catherine Montooth Dean, pioneer Schuyler county settlers.  He was married to Nettie Wetzel, who died several years ago.
  He is survived by four children, Kerchival Dean, of West Virginia, Judson, of Littleton township, Mrs. John Kost, of New Mexico and Mrs. Joseph Schrader, of Galesburg; a sister, Mrs. Effie Rose, of Muncie, Ind., and a brother, Bert, of Littleton township.
  Funeral services were held to­day (Thursday) at 2:00 p.m. at the Littleton Methodist church with the Rev. F. L. Enslow officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville cemetery.
Death and Obituary of of Margaret Ruth Schmidt Dean
Margaret Dean
Rushville Times, Wednesday, August 9, 2000, page 11, column 4
  A memorial service will be held for Margaret Dean on Thursday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Woodland Church of the Brethren in Astoria.  She died on July 31, 2000, in Havana.  Pastor Kevin Kessler will officiate.

Peoria Journal Star, August 2, 2000, Page: B04
  ASTORIA - Margaret Ruth Dean, 92, of 821 N. Mill Road, Addison, the mother of an Astoria man, died at 1:45 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2000, at Mason District Hospital in Havana.
  Born March 26, 1908, in Wheaton to Martin and Beda Sandburg Schmidt, she married Fred Vernon Dean on Nov. 25, 1926, in Chicago. He died April 20, 1976.
  Also preceding her in death were one son, Allan; one grandchild; one great-grandchild; two sisters; and two brothers.
  Surviving are one son, the Rev. Vernon (and Edna) of Astoria; one daughter, Mrs. Gregory (Susan) Zalewski of Addison; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at York Center Church of the Brethren in Lombard. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today and from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ahlgrim Funeral Home in Elmhurst. Further visitation will be one hour before services at the church. Burial will be in Glen Oak Cemetery in Hillside.
  A local memorial service will be at Woodland Church of the Brethren in Astoria at a later date.
  Memorials may be made to Woodland Church of the Brethren.
Obituary for Merlin R. Dean
November 30, 1978
Hold Graveside Services For Merlin R. Dean, 79
  Merlin R. Dean, 79, a former Rushville resident, died November 20 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at Rushville Cemetery.
  He was a son of John and Sadie Dean. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Bert, (Mary) Nelson of Petersburg and one brother, David Dean of Rushville. One sister, Mrs. Maurice (Alice) Leigh and his, parents preceded him in death.
Obituary for Rose Matilda Boehm Dean
Rushville Times, Nov. 17, 1999, page 17, column 4
Rose M. Dean
  Rose M. Dean, 96, of Rushville, died Friday, Nov.12, 1999, at Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  She was born Feb.26, 1903 in Rushville to the late William G. and Sophia Thudium Boehm.  She married David B. Dean April 3, 1926, in Rushville.  He died April 17, 1983.
  Surviving are one son, John Dean of Sullivan; two daughters, Mrs Rosemary Farmer of Mabank, Texas, and Mrs Shirley Kost of Sheldons Grove; 11 grandchildren: five step-grandchildren: 23 great grandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Don F. Boehm of Rushville; and one sister, Clarine Gillenwater of Tempe, Ariz.
  She was preceded in death by three brothers, William A., Edward and Roy Boehm; and two sisters, Pauline McCormick and Alma Chiprnan.
  She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rushville,
  A 1921 graduate of Rushville High School, she and her husband operated a dairy farm and delivered milk in the Rushville area for more than 40 years.
  Funeral services were held Sunday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushvllle with Rev. Marty Briney officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery
  Memorials may be given to the First Presbyterian Church of Rushville.
Obituary for Sadie Grace Rose Dean
August 29, 1953
In Memoriam, Mrs. Sadie Grace Rose Dean
  Sadie, Grace Rose Dean, only daughter of Burnette and Mary Elizabeth Dennis-Rose, and the widow of John Dean, was born January 1, 1873, in Littleton Township, Schuyler county, and departed this life at her home in Rushville, Wednesday morning, August 19, 1953, aged 80 years, seven months and 14 days.
  When only a child, Sadie Rose removed with her parents to her ancestral farm home in Oakland township, and it was there that she grew to young womanhood. She attended the Houston district school, and was a regular attendant at Sunday school and church services, which were maintained at Houston and all other rural churches in the surrounding community in earlier days. Reared in a Christian home, where thrift and economy was ever in evidence, she acquired principles of character that proved an asset thru her fourscore span of life -- principles that predominated in everyday life, and fitted her to assume the responsibility of a wife and mother.
  It was on October 21, 1891, that she was joined in marriage to John Dean, a son of David and Catherine Montooth-Dean, and it was in the immediate community of the Dean and Rose ancestral homes that the new home of the happy couple was founded.
  Five children, Ralph, Alice, Merlin, David and Mary, were born to this happy marriage, one of whom Ralph, died, in infancy.
  As the advanced years came upon Mrs. Dean and husband, they disposed of their farming interests in 1946, and removed to Rushville, where Mr. Dean passed away on July 14, 1948 -- thus terminating a happy companionship of more than 55 years, as they had been permitted to, celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on October 21, 1941.
  Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Dean has continued to maintain her own home, which was shared by her eldest son, Merlin. She had long been a member of the Methodist church, and following her removal to Rushville, transferred her membership from the Houston rural church to the First Methodist church here, where she was a regular atten dant at Sunday school. For several years was teacher of what was formerly known as Mrs. Graff's Sunday school class. In fact, she attended all church services as long as her health permitted. She was a devoted wife, a loving and understanding mother, a kind and obliging neighbor and a loyal friend.
  Her home was her castle, and she was most happy when surrounded by her children and members of their families, and was always happy to welcome her friends and share with them the beautiful flowers that were always in evidence to beautify both the inside and outside of her home.
  Mrs. Dean was preceded in death by her husband, one son, her parents, and two brothers, Joseph B. and W. Edward Rose.
  Surviving to mourn her passing are four children, Alice, the wife of Maurice Leigh, of Hoopeston; Merlin, at home; David, of near Rushville, and Mary, the wife of Bert Nelson, of Petersburg; also seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and one foster brother, Harry Rose, of Astoria.
  Funeral services were held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at First Methodist church, conducted by Rev. J. A. Mason. Burial was in Rushville cemetery.
Obituary for William "Will" Robert Dean
died: August 14, 1903
Sudden Death Of W. R. Dean, Prominent Farmer of Astoria Township, Died of Heart Trouble
  William Dean, who resided on a farm near Astoria, died suddenly on Friday morning from heart trouble.  He was a son of Mrs. David Dean of this city, and news of his death came as a great shock to his family and many friends in the vicinity.
  On the day preceding his death Mr. Dean visited with his sister, Mrs. Joseph B. Rose in Canton, and when he retired appeared to be in his usual health.  In the early morning Mrs. Dean was awakened by heavy breathing of her husband and was unable to arouse him and before medical aid could be summoned he was dead.
  Mrs. David Dean of this city was notified by telephone of her son's death and in company with her daughter, Alice Dean, went to Astoria Friday morning to attend the funeral which was held on Sunday at 11 o'clock.
  The Astoria Search Light gives the following additional particulars of Mr. Dean's illness and sketch.
  Mr. Dean had been in failing heath for several months and had recently consulted a specialist in Chicago in regard  to his sickness, which was pronounced to be a calcifying of the valves and arteries of the heart, and members of' family were warned that his condition was indeed very serious.  Yet during the last few weeks there seemed to be a marked improvement in his condition and his friends had hopes that he might ultimately recover.
  The day before his death he was about attending to his affairs as usual, greeting his friends in his usual jovial happy manner, which was one of his characteristics.
  Deceased was born Feb. 14, 1866, in Oakland township, Schuyler county, Ill., and died Aug.. 14, 1903, aged 42 years and six months.  He 'was married to Miss Inez J. Wetzel Aug. 3, 1892, and is survived by his wife and two children, Bonnie and Floyd, five brothers, Geo.  H., of Table Grove, John D., Bert and Samuel of Rushville, and Lawrence of this vicinity, and two sisters, Miss Alice of Rushville, and Mrs. Joseph B. Rose of Canton, Ill., and his mother; father having been stricken in the same manner some months ago.
  In our feeble capacity to comprehend and to understand the decrees of Providence we cannot see why this useful man, this dearly loved husband and trusted friend and brother was taken away.  When we have entered into that haven of rest and no longer "see as thru a glass darkly, but face to face" and when "we no longer know in part, but know as we are known," we shall be able to see and understand why the ties of this happy family were so ruthlessly torn asunder and why this wife was made broken hearted and these dear children fatherless.
  Deceased was a member of the United Brethren church and while he was extensively engaged in farming and in the feeding of stock he found time to look to the interest of things eternal and was active in the work of the church and Sunday school, ever ready to lend hand in time of trouble.  Liberal in thought and deed, genial and kind, a man whose place it  will be hard to fill in this community.
  The esteem in which he was held by his fellow citizens was evidenced by the large concourse of people who assembled to do honor to his memory, as it was one of the largest funerals ever held in the vicinity of Astoria.
  The funeral services were conducted at the Oak Grove church, Revs. J. H. Davis and D. E. Baer officiating. The burial services were in charge of the M. W. A.  He was laid to rest in Oak Grove cemetery.
Obituary for Wilma E. Flynn Dean
Rushville Times, June 20, 2001, page 13, column 3
Wilma Dean
  Wilma E. Dean, 92, of Macomb, formerly of Littleton, died Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  She was born Aug. 5, 1908, in Kingston, to the late James William and Eva Delia Turner Flynn.
  She married Merle F. Dean Oct. 14, 1933, in Rushville.  He died Feb. 22, 1991.
  Surviving are one son, James (wife Karen) Dean of Colchester; one daughter, Mrs. Nelson (Donna) Snowden of Vermont; four grandsons; and five great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by an infant son, Marlin Francis Dean, four brothers, and four sisters.
  Funeral services were held Friday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Tim Gilliland officiating.  Burial was in the Littleton Cemetery.
  Memorials may be given to the Vermont Public Library.


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