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Obituary for Allie S. Skiles Hewitt
Rushville Times, August 23, 2000, page 13, column 1
Allie Hewitt
  Allie S. Hewitt, 106, died Aug. 8, 2000, at her home in Reston, Va.
  She was born Feb. 2, 1894, in rural Schuyler County to Ernest and Carrie Robertson Skiles.  She attended Schuyler County schools and moved to the Washington, D.C. area in 1917.
  She was preceded in death by one son, Thomas III; one brother, Clyde Skiles and three sisters, Faye (Arthur) William, Freida (Maurice) Miller, and LeIsle (Meyer) Kinnear.
  Survivors include one brother, Winfield Skiles; one grandson and one great-granddaughter. 
  She was a graduate of Southeastern University Law School and worked for 35 years as a claims adjudicator in the United States General Accounting Office, retiring in 1957.  She was a member of Bruen Chapel United Methodist Church in Fairfax, Va.
  Memorial services were held Aug. 12 at her church.
Obituary for William "Jack" J. T. Hewitt, MD
Rushville Times, August 22, 2001, page 13, column 4
Dr. William Hewitt
  Dr. William J. T. "Jack" Hewitt, 70, of Rushville, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, at the Heartland Health Care Center in Macomb.
  He was born June 15, 1931, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada, to the late Joseph John and Bertha Jane Tweedy Hewitt.
  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dan (Pamela) Meyer of Rushville and Jacklyn A. Hewitt of Perth, Ontario, Canada; five sons, John R. Hewitt of Harrison, Ark., Peter M. Hewitt and Richard J. Hewitt, both of Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada, Caleb T. Hewitt and Joshua E. Hewitt, both of Perth, Ontario, Canada; and 12 grandchildren.
  He graduated from Queens University in Kingston, Ontario, with an MD, CM degree and was a physician and surgeon in Canada and the United States, retiring in 1999.  He was a member of the Canadian Medical Association and the American Medical Association and was a certified member of the Illinois Physicians Peer Review Board.  He also was a Free Mason in Canada.
  Cremation will be accorded.  Memorial services will be announced at a later date.  Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Obituary for Christine D. Parmer Hibbs
Rushville Times, October 27, 1999, page 15, column 1
Christine D. Hibbs
  Christine D. Hibbs, 44, of Camden, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999, in her home.
  She was born Sept. 16, 1955, in Herkimer County, New York.  She was a daughter of Floyd and Dorothy Parmer.  She married David Lee Hibbs Feb. 27, 1984, at Mt. Sterling.  He survives.
  Mrs. Hibbs was a very active member of the Camden United Methodist Church.  She attended schools in Springfield.  She was a homemaker and took much pride in caring for her home and family.  She was always there to help others.
  Survivors include her husband, David; her parents; foster mother, Mary Lane; three sons, Kevin Lee (wife Colleen) Marshall of Canton, David Lee Marshall of Camden and John Allen Hibbs at home; two daughters, Mrs. Shawn (Tonya) Fitzjarrald of Rushville and Sherry Lynn Hibbs at home; two grandchildren, Austin Lee and Kimberly Marie Fitzjarrald of Rushville; three sisters, Debbie Covy, Shirley O'Dell and Virginia O'Dell, all of Springfield.
  She was preceded in death by her grandparents and foster father.
 Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Camden United Methodist Church.  The Rev. Dixie Croxton will officiate.  Burial will be at the Camden West Cemetery.
  Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hufnagel Funeral Home of Mt. Sterling and at the church from 9 a.m. Thursday until time of services.
 Memorials are suggested to the family.
Obituary for Shawn S. Hickle
Rushville Times, Jan. 19, 2000, page 13, column 3
Shawn Hickle
  Shawn S. Hickle, 24, of Macomb, formerly of Vermont, died Jan. 9, 2000, in Macomb.
  He was born Jan. 9, 1976, in Hamilton, Bermuda, the son of Michael E. and Faye Beever Hickle.
  He is survived by his father of Interlachen, Fla.; his mother, Faye (husband Raymond) Drinkwater of Bryant, Ark.; two brothers, Christopher of Bardolph and Jeremy of Apache Junction, Ariz.; grandparents, Gilbert and Ruby Hickle of Vermont and Catherine Beaver of Princeton; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
  Funeral services were Saturday at the Vermont Christian Church with Rev. Tim Gilliland officiating and burial was in the Vermont Cemetery.  Kost Memorial Home of Vermont was in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the LaMoine Christian Camp.
Obituary for Ethel May Yates Hickman
Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 6
Ethel Hickman
  Ethel May Hickman, 95, of Rushville, died Saturday, April 15, 2000, at the Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  She was born Jan. 18, 1905, in Camden Township, Schuyler County, to the late Martin Edward and S. Elizabeth Kelly Yates. She married Henry Wayne Hickman Jan. 18, 1929, in Rushville. He died Nov. 5, 1976.
  Surviving are one son, Leslie Hickman of Rushville, with whom she made her home; two daughters, Mrs. Wanda Brown of Astoria, and Mrs. Mildred Trimmer of Vermont; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson; one great-great-grandchild; and one brother, Leslie Yates of Mt. Sterling. She was preceded in death by two infant sons, Ralph Carlyle and Blaine Yates Hickman; two infant daughters, Nedra Irene and Debris Eldoria Hickman; two great-grandsons; and 15 brothers and sisters.
  She was a homemaker. She also raised her grandchildren Paulet, Mark and David. She was baptized at the Houston Methodist Church in Schuyler County and attended the Rushville Assembly of God Church.
  Funeral services were Tuesday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Mike Cooper officiating. Burial was in the Palm Cemetery west of Rushville.
  Memorials may be given to the Cass-Schuyler In Home Health Care program or the First Southern Baptist Church of Rushville.
Obituary for Helen Nell Hierman
Rushville Times, Feb. 9, 2000, page 13, column 2
Helen Hierman
  Helen Hierman, 78, of Beardstown, died early Tuesday morning, Feb. 1, 2000, at the Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
  She was born June 29, 1921, in rural Schuyler County near Rushville, the daughter of Laurence Wesley and Edna Leota Agans Nell.  She married Robert L. Hierman on June 12, 1941, in Rushville.  He survives in Beardstown.
  Also surviving are two sons, Robert I. Hierman (wife Dixie) of Mapleton and Terry Joe Hierman (wife Jody) of Littleton, Colo.; one daughter, Georgia Ann Passini (husband Charles) of Trivoli; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Eugene (wife Betty) of Canton and James E. (wife Mildred) of Rushville; one sister, Hilma Rakestraw of Cuba; one half-brother, Samuel Roger Phillips of Canton; and one half-sister, Catherine Sue Phillips of Rushville.
  She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Jimina Shaw.
  Mrs. Hierman graduated from Rushville High School in 1939.  She was formerly a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Rushville, past president of the Jacksonville Woman's Club and a past president of the PTA in Tremont.  Many years ago she and her husband owned and operated Hierman's Cafe in Rushville and later she co-owned and operated the Dairy Maid, also in Rushville.  Mrs. Hierman was a member of the Explorer's Bible Study in Beardstown.  While she loved to weave rugs and placemats, Mrs. Hierman was especially fond of working with her family genealogy and spending time with her family and friends.
  Funeral services for Helen Hierman were Friday, Feb. 4, 2000, at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown with Rev. Paul Welles of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Canton officiating.  Burial was in the Browning Cemetery.
  Memorials have been suggested to Cass County Hospice.
Obituary for Wilma B. Donaldson Higgins
Rushville Times, Feb. 23, 2000, page 15, column 5
Wilma Higgins
  Wilma B. Higgins, 88, of Beardstown, died Thursday evening. Feb. 17, 2000, at the Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
  She was born July 16, 1911, in Schuyler County near Rushville, the daughter of Timothy W. and Iva Mae Tharp Donaldson.  She married Frank P. Higgins on June 21, 1952, in Chicago.  He preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 1998.
  Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Jim (Juanita) Corrie of Littleton and Mrs. Harold (Dorothy) Schnake of Beardstown; one brother, Robert W. Donaldson of Beardstown, and several nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one brother, Leslie J. Donaldson.
  Mrs. Higgins attended school in Rushville.  She earned a bachelor of arts degree from Roosevelt College of Chicago on Sept. 8, 1951, and received a master of arts degree in social work from the University of Illinois on June 15, 1957.  From 1966 until 1978, she was employed by the Sangamon County Superintendent of Schools as a certified social worker in the school system.  Mrs. Higgins was formerly a member of Christ the King Parish in Springfield and more recently was a member of the St. Alexius Catholic Church in Beardstown.
  A funeral mass for Wilma S. Higgins was held Sunday, Feb. 20, at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown with Father Eugene Weitzel officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.
Memorials have been suggested to the St. Alexius Catholic Church in Beardstown or the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.
Obituary for Anna C. Brown Hiles
Rushville Times, January 25, 1939 and Feb. 8, 1939
Anna C. Hiles
  Mrs. Anna C. Hiles, widow of Charles Hiles and a daughter of William and Mary Brown, was born near Beardstown Sept. 26, 1858 and departed this life at her home in Rushville, Jan. 24, 1939, in her 71st year.
  During her residence in Cass county, at the age of 15 years, she united with the Beardstown M. E. church and in later years joined the Christian church of Rushville.
  In 1878, she was united in marriage to Charles A. Hiles, who preceded her in death, Jan. 19, 1932. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, her parents, 4 sisters and 2 brothers.
  Mrs. Hiles is survived by 3 daughters; Mrs. Edith Terril of Pleasant Hill, Mo., Mrs. Lydia Gust and Mrs. Bernice Icenogle of Rushville; 5 sons; Frank A. and Lue of Rushville; Edward C. and William H. of Beardstown; David C. of Penn Yan, New York. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Emma Beaston of Kewanee, 26 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Obituary for Charles A. Hiles
Rushville Times, January 20, 1932
Charles A. Hiles Died Tuesday, Aged 78 Years
  Charles A. Hiles, aged seventy-eight years, for more than thirty years an honored resident of the vicinity of Rushville, died Tuesday afternoon at Schmitt Memorial Hospital in Beardstown, following a surgical operation performed Wednesday of last week for cancer of the stomach.
  Brief services, conducted by Rev. E. K. Towle, pastor of the Rushville Methodist church , will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Lawler Funeral Home on South Franklin street, after which the funeral party will proceed to the First M. E. church at Beardstown, where Rev. Towle will officiate at 2:30 o'clock at the funeral services of the departed. Internment will be in the Beardstown city cemetery.
  Charles A. Hiles, youngest son of James and Sarah Hiles, was born in Salem county, New Jersey, October 27th, 1853, and departed this life last Tuesday, January 19th, at the hospital in Beardstown. Death came as a result of a cancerous growth of the stomach.
  In the year of 1856 the Hiles family, with a colony of thirty-five others, left Philadelphia by rail and came to Pittsburg, Pa. From there they took a steamboat down the Ohio river and up the Mississippi river to St. Louis, Mo., where the Hiles family settled on a farm near Brighton, Ill., in Macoupin county. After residing there about two years they moved to Greenfield, Ill., and from there to Beardstown, Ill., the year the Civil war broke out. While residing at Beardstown, Mr. Hiles grew to manhood, and in his twenty-second year he was converted and joined the Methodist church under the leadership of Rev. D.W. English.
  Mr. Hiles was one of eight children, four dying in infancy, and four growing to manhood and womanhood. In the year of 1878 he was married to Anna C. Brown, who has been a constant companion and help thru his whole life.
  Mr. Hiles leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Mrs. Anna Hiles; his three daughters, Mrs. S. S. Terrill, of Pleasant Hill, Mo; Mrs. Lydia Smith and Mrs. Bernice Icenogle, of Rushville, Ill., one daughter dying in infancy; five sons, Frank and Lew Hiles of Rushville; Willie and Ed., of Beardstown, and David of Canandaigua, New York. Grover Icenogle, a son-in-law, was unable to attend the funeral services, being ill in the veterans' hospital in Great Lakes, Ill.
  Mr. Hiles was a loving and kind father. He was very patient during his suffering and sickness. Up until the last few weeks of his sickness he was ever hopeful of his recovery, but was quite resigned and ready to go when the end was inevitable. Grandpa Hiles will be greatly missed by his grandchildren and his many friends.
Obituary for Florence Marguerite Lawler Hiles
Rushville Times, November 23, 1927
Mrs. Lue Hiles
  The entire community was saddened when the message went out early Tuesday morning that a young wife and mother had suddenly been called from earth to her Heavenly home.
  Florence Marguerite, eldest daughter of S. Alvin and Charity Harrison Lawler, was born in Rushville, April 4th, 1895.
  She was married to Lue J. Hiles, May 28, 1918. To this union three children were born: Clark Eugene, Dorothy Ruth and Maurice LaVerne. These children are left at this early age to mourn the loss of a devoted Christian mother. Other relatives are the husband, Lue J. Hiles, the parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Alvin Lawler; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Heaton of Rushville and Mrs. Lorena McKee of Sand Springs, Okla., and many other relatives and friends.
  Marguerite, as she was familiarly known, was loved by all who knew her. Her ever present smile and many acts of kindness won the hearts of all with whom she came in contact.
  At the age of fourteen she gave her heart to God. She united with the First Christian church of Rushville during a meeting held by Rev. Haynes and ever after was a regular attendant and an earnest worker in her church. She was a member of the Philathia class in Sunday school, and whenever she was able, she, with her three small children, was always present. She graduated from the Rushville high school in 1914.
  Her illness was of short duration. She had been afflicted with asthma and bronchial trouble and contracted a cold from which bronchial pneumonia developed. She bore her suffering with the patience which characterized her life. She was conscious of her surrounds to the end. When she realized that the time was near, she summoned her mother to her bedside and gave final instructions, asking her to take care of the children and then quietly and peacefully went into her last sleep at 5 a.m., Nov. 15, 1927.
  She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife and mother, and in the home where she presided, the strong and fine qualities of her Christian character were tested and proven.
  The keynote of her life was harmony, love and happiness. And tho never very strong her affliction never dispelled this atmosphere.
  Card of Thanks -We desire to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindly assistance and words of sympathy in the last illness and death of our dear one, Mrs. Marguerite Lawler-Hiles.  Lue J. Hiles and Children, Mrs. S. A. Lawler and Daughters
Obituary for Lue (Lou) James Hiles
Rushville Times, December 28, 1972
Rites Are Today for Lue James Hiles, 80
  Lue James Hiles, 80, passed away Tuesday night at Vaughn Haven Nursing Home. Funeral services are being held today (Thursday) at 1 p.m. at Worthington funeral Home, with the Rev. Wayne Sill officiating. Burial is to be in Rushville cemetery. Military rites are to be conducted by American Legion Post No. 4.
  Mr. Hiles was born in Beardstown on March 31, 1892, son of Charles and Anna Brown Hiles. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Phillips of rural Rushville; two sons, Clark Hiles of rural Rushville and Maurice Hiles of Denver, Colo.; two sisters, Mrs. Lydia Gust and Mrs. Bernice Icenogle, both of Rushville; 12 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Marguerite, four brothers and one sister. He was a veteran of World War I.
Obituary for Alberta Orr Hill
Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 6
  Alberta Hill, 82, of Mt. Sterling, died March 25, 2000 at her residence.
  She was born Jan. 17, 1918, in Pike County, the daughter of Ralph and Marie Gebhardt Orr.
  She married John Myron "Jack" Hill on July 3, 1949, in Perry. He preceded her in death on May 18, 1989.
  She is survived by one son, Mark (wife, Mary) Hill of Mt. Sterling; one stepson, John (wife, Sonia) Hill of Camp Point; one daughter-in-law, Becky Hill of Mt. Sterling; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother in law, Elmer Bradbury of Perry; and two sisters in law, Eloise Baer of Pekin and Mary Ellen Orr of Perry.
  She also was preceded in death by one son, David Orr Hill, one brother, Ralph J. Orr, and one sister, Freida Bradbury.
  She was a graduate of Western Illinois State Teachers College and later earned a masters degree. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma.
  She began her teaching career at Dexter School in Pike County. She then taught school at Roodhouse. She was a speech teacher at Chapin High School and was later principal at F.U. White School in Galva four years. She taught at Dixon for a year before marrying and moving to Mt. Sterling where she taught for a year and then worked as bookkeeper at her husband’s business, Mt. Sterling Implement Company. She later returned to teaching for five years before being promoted to principal of North and South Grade Schools in Mt. Sterling, retiring in 1985.
  She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Christ, the Presbyterian Church of Christ Women's Guild and the Explorers Bible Study in Rushville, and was a former member of the American Cancer Society.
  She enjoyed reading, bridge, traveling and Bible studies.
  Funeral services for Mrs. Hill were Tuesday, March 28, at the Presbyterian Church of Christ in Mt. Sterling with Rev. Richard Young officiating. Burial was at McCord Cemetery in Perry. Memorials may be made to Blessing Foundation for Hospice, Presbyterian Church of Christ or the Brown County Chapter of American Cancer Society.
  Hufnagel-Graham Funeral Home of Mt. Sterling was in charge of services.
Charles Hill Death
Rushville Times, Oct. 3, 1924
  Charles Hill, a harness maker of Virginia, Ill., was killed in his shop on Wednesday of last week by two city police officers, who had a warrant for his arrest for bootlegging. While they were reading the warrant, Hill struck Policeman E. E. Greenaigh, with a hammer. Another policeman Schuytz, knocked him down, when the officer that had been hit with a hammr beat him repeatedly over the head while he lay unconscious on the floor. The coroner's jury held both police officers on a charge of manslaughter.
Obituary for Chester "C B" Brooks Hillyer II
Rushville Times, November 8, 2000, page 13, column 1
Chester Brooks Hillyer, Jr.
  C B Hillyer, Jr., 74, of Littleton, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2000, at his residence.
  He was born Feb. 22, 1926, in Brooklyn Township, Schuyler County, to the late Chester Brooks and Tennie Annie Gray Hillyer.
  He is survived by three sons, Charles Hillyer (wife Ruthie) of Industry, Rodney Hillyer, (wife Cari) of Littleton and Scot Hillyer (wife Wendy) of Rushville; four daughters, Donna Agans (husband Dave) of Camden; Linda Price of Beardstown, Shelia Gorsuch (husband Eldon) of Littleton and Rose Huston of Pleasant View; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter; four sisters, Ruby Trone of Macomb, Ruth Runkle (husband Gene) of Littleton, Shirley Runkle (husband Wayne) of Rushville, and Geneva Martin (husband Larry) of Pensacola, Fla.
  He was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Troy; a son-in-law, David Price; and two brothers, Keith and Russell Hillyer.
  A Navy veteran of W.W. II, he was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4 and a former member of McDonough American Legion Post 6.  He owned and operated Hillyer Garage in Littleton and was a bus driver for Schuyler School Dist. No. 1 for many years.
  Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Revs. Joe Tomich and Scott Henley officiating.  Burial will be in the Blackburn Cemetery near Brooklyn, where military services will be conducted by Schuyler American Legion Post 4.
  Memorials may be given to the Schuyler Ambulance Service - Littleton Unit.
Obituary for Albert Warren Hindman
Rushville Times, January 24, 1963
Albert W. Hindman Dies in California January 12
  Albert Warren Hindman, 64, son of Mrs. Lillie Hindman, died of a heart attack at his home at 2205 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, Calif., on January 12. Funeral services were held in Los Angeles Jan. 12 and a military funeral in San Diego January 21 where he was buried in Fort Rosencrans National cemetery.
  He was born in Sebula, Iowa, February 4, 1898, the son of Warren and Lillie Heitz Hindman. He attended Schuyler county schools and also the Western Illinois State Normal. He had been a resident of Los Angeles for the past 12 years.
  He married Ann Zeller of Hammond, Ind., on Aug. 16, 1930, who survives. Also surviving are: his mother, Mrs. Lillie Hindman; sister, Margaret, wife of Rolland Gray of Bloomington, Ill.; sister, Ruth, wife of Fred Doyle of Rushville; and several nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by his father, Warren Hindman and sister, Dorothy Chadsey.
  Albert was a veteran of World War I and had been an automobile dealer and salesman for the last 40 years.
Obituary for David Hindman
Rushville Times, January 26, 1927
David Hindman, Schuyler Pioneer, Died Saturday
  David Hindman, a pioneer resident of Schuyler, died Saturday night at the county home, where he had lived for the past several years.
  Mr. Hindman was a son of Elijah and Sarah Ann Hindman and was born in Mansfield, Ohio, Jan. 4, 1838. He came here with his parents when a child and the greater part of his life was spent in Rushville or vicinity.
  During the active years of his life Mr. Hindman was engaged in farming and met with good success. While his education was limited to the rural schools he spent much time in profitable reading and was unusually well informed on history and kindred subjects and had a well-rounded education. He was of a mechanical turn of mind and after he had left the farm spent a great portion of his time working on inventions - none of which, however, were perfected to the point where they made any return on his investment of capital or labor.
  As a citizen and neighbor, Mr. Hindman was ever held in the highest respect by those with whom he had been associated thruout the long lapse of years.
  Monday afternoon funeral services were held at the Robert Lawler funeral parlors, conducted by Rev. George E. Muran; interment in the Rushville cemetery.
Death of Elijah Hindman I
Schuyler Citizen, December 30, 1863
  Died at his residence 5 miles North of this place, on the 26th inst., of dropsy, Mr. Elijah Hindman in his 66th year of his age.
  Mr. Hindman was born in Pennsylvania and emigrated to this county from Ohio in 1838, residing ever since he came on his present place. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church (O. S.) and died triumphantly rejoicing in the hope of his eternal inheritance.
Obituary for James Hindman
Rushville Times, September 16, 1909
Brought Home for Burial
  James Hindman died on Monday at the hospital for the insane at Jacksonville, and was brought back to the old old home Tuesday for interment. The remains were taken to the undertaking parlors of A. J. Lashmett and from there to the cemetery, where services were conducted at the grave by Rev. C. A. Foreman.
  Mr. Hindman was born in Rushville township in 1840, and was a son of Elijah Hindman, one of the early pioneer settlers. He is survived by one brother, D. C. Hindman; a sister, Mrs. H. A. Anderson, both of this city, and a son, Warren Hindman of Whiteoak.
  In 1876 Mr. Hindman became interested in the Greenback movement and took an active interest in the campaign, and for the next thirty years he was active in politics. He removed from Schuyler to Texas, and there gained renown as one of the best Populist orators in the state. He continued in this work until 1899, when he was stricken with paralysis at Dallas, Texas, where he had an appointment to deliver an address.
  Returning to the old home soon afterwards he was cared for by his brother, D. C. Hindman, until 1906, when his mind became affected and he was taken to Jacksonville, where he remained up to the time of his death.
Obituary for Julianna Ward Mathews Hindman
Rushville Times, April 22, 1915
Mrs. Samuel Hindman
  Julianna Ward, daughter of James and Nancy Ward, was born in Eldersville, Penn., Dec. 28th, 1834, and passed away at her home near Rushville, April 15th, 1915. She was the youngest child of a family of eleven children all of whom have preceded her to the better world. Her father came from London, England, to this country, that he might worship as he desired.
  In 1853 she was united in marriage to Thomas H. Mathews at Florence, Penn. To this union one daughter was born, Leamonia. In 1857 they came to Rushville, Ill. In 1873, Mr. Mathews passed away, and in 1876 she was united in marriage to Samuel B. Hindman, who preceded her to the better world Nov. 18, 1908. To this union two children were born, Rumsey W. and June, the wife of Lee Roudebush, Rumsey having passed away in 1881.
  Leamonia and June, both devoted daughters, have been with her to cheer and comfort her during her illness and old age.
  She was converted in her early girlhood under the ministry of Rev. John Stockton and has been a faithful member of the Presbyterian church of Rushville for a number of years. She was loved by all who knew her. It can truly be said that, with the passing of Aunt Julia, as all her friends and neighbors called her, a beautiful christian character will be greatly missed. She will not only be missed by her immediate family and relatives, but by all who knew her.
  Card of Thanks -We wish to thank the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our dear mother. Mona Mathews, June Roudebush.
Obituary for Lillie V. Heitz Hindman
Rushville Times, June 27, 1963
Mrs. Lillie Hindman Rites Held Here Monday Afternoon
  Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Hindman were held Monday afternoon at the Worthington Funeral home with Rev. Neil Sallee in charge. Burial was in the Rushville cemetery.
  Mrs. Lillie V. Heitz Hindman, a daughter of John and Margaret Oatman Heitz, was born October 4, 1878, in Rushville, Illinois, and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Doyle, in Rushville June 22, 1963, aged 84 years, 8 months and 18 days. Her death followed a long period of failing health, during which time she suffered two hip fractures and recurrence of strokes in her last years, all of which, combined brought her intense suffering, which she bravely bore in her conscious moments.
  Lillie Heitz was educated in the Rushville Public schools, and in the year 1896 she was joined in marriage to Warren James Hindman, and they established heir home in the Rushville community. This happy marriage was blessed with four children, one son and three daughters, Albert, Margaret, Ruth and Dorothy.
  It was after a happy wedded life of 34 years, in 1930, that a neverending sorrow came to Lillie Hindman, in the death of her companion. For the several years following the death of her husband, she continued to maintain the family home, which was located just east of Scripps Park. Later she disposed of her rural home, and purchased a home in Normal, Illinois, where she resided until impairment of her health made it necessary for her not to live alone, and her time was divided between her two daughters, Mrs. Rolland Gray (Margaret) in Normal, and Mrs. Fred Doyle (Ruth) in Rushville.
  Beside her husband Mrs. Hindman was preceded in death by her son, Albert and her daughter, Dorothy, who was the wife of Craske Chadsey, also by three brothers. Surviving, beside her two daughters, Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Doyle, are four grandchildren, James Ward of Kenosha, Wisconsin, Albert Ward and Mrs. Marsha Shivner of Phoenix, Arizona, and Mrs. Marian Culves of Beardstown, and also nine great grandchildren.
Rumsey Winona Hindman death
Rushville Times, October 20, 1881
Rumsey Winona Hindman
  Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Hindman, of this vicinity, mourn the death of their only child, a bright little boy, aged 3 years and 6 months, who died of membranous croup on the 9th inst.
Obituary for Ruth M. Campbell Hindman
Rushville Times, April 6, 1877
  Died at the residence of her father, Peter L. Campbell three miles south of Rushville, on March 28, 1877, Mrs. Ruth M. Hindman, wife of Mr. James Hindman, in the 32d year of her age. To know Ruth was to love her. We have been firm friends from childhood and she was ever the same true and faithful, without an enemy in the world. We shall miss her, but will try to console ourselves, knowing there are others that will miss her more - her little babe, scarce a week old and little Warren crying for his mama, drowns all the thoughts of our own trouble, though they have the tenderest care, we know, they are motherless. It is a great shock for her husband and aged parents and many friends, but say to all, our loss is her gain, as we have every assurance it is well with her.
Obituary for Samuel Blair Hindman
Rushville Times, November 26, 1908
S. B. Hindman
  Samuel B. Hindman, who was stricken with paralysis on Monday of last week, died on Wednesday night at his home northeast of Rushville. He never regained consciousness after the shock which so suddenly prostrated him.
  On Friday morning at 11 o'clock funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church in this city, conducted by Rev. Foreman, and there was a large attendance of friends and relatives who came to pay their last sad tribute of respect to the departed one.
  Samuel B. Hindman was born in Richland county, Ohio, Jan. 24, 1834, but came to this county with his parents when a child, and has for more than half a century made his home in Kinderhook neighborhood. He was married Nov. 8, 1876, to Julia Ward Mathews, and to this union two children were born - a son, who died in infancy, and June, the wife of Lee Roudebush. Mr. Hindman is also survived by two brothers and one sister - David and James Hindman and Mrs. H. A. Anderson of this city.
Obituary for Sarah "Ann" Ann Mace Hindman
Rushville Times, October 14, 1897
Schuyler's Oldest Citizen - Mrs. Ann Hindman Died Oct. 6th, Aged 95 Years, 11 Months and 22 Days
  Another of the early pioneer residents of this county passed away last week and the long, useful life of Mrs. Ann Hindman came to a peaceful end. She was for nearly sixty years a resident of this county, and at the time of her death was the oldest person in the county. The infirmities of age made the last few years of her life a dreary one. Her eyesight failed her and bodily ailments kept her confined indoors. She lingered between life and death for several weeks and last Wednesday night, at her old home northeast of Rushville, passed peacefully to the world beyond.
  The following sketch of her life is furnished by her son, James Hindman:
  The subject of this sketch, Mrs. Ann Hindman, whose maiden name was Ann Mace, was born in the state of Maryland, Oct. 14, 1801. While quite young she removed with her parents to Pennsylvania. There she grew to womanhood, and was married to Elijah Hindman, Dec. 29th, 1825.
  She united with the Round Hill Presbyterian church in which she remained a consistent member until the family moved to the state of Ohio, where they lived five years. Thence she removed to Illinois in the year 1838 and settled in Schuyler county, where she lived until her death. She held her membership in the Presbyterian church; at various times being connected with the churches of Rushville, Doddsville and Kinderhook.
  She was the mother of nine children, three of whom have preceded her to the land of spirits, namely: John Hindman, Mrs. Mary Carter and E. E. Hindman. Surviving her are: Mrs. L. J. Wilson (aged 71), Mrs. H. Anderson (aged 66), of Rushville; Samuel B. and David Hindman, who reside on the home farm; Elijah Hindman, now residing in Oregon, and Jas. Hindman, who lives in Texas.
  Her's was a long and laborious life; undergoing the hardships of a new country in the early days she lived to see the advanced civilization to which her generation so much contributed. While we mourn her loss we are satisfied; for she did not depart this life until her work was finished. Peace to her ashes.
Obituary for Warren James Hindman
Rushville Times, November 12, 1930
Funeral Services Sunday for Warren J. Hindman
  Warren James Hindman, resident of Rushville where he had spent practically his entire life of 55 years passed away at his home near Rushville.
  Funeral services, conducted by Rev. T. W. Rippy were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home of Mr. Hindman's daughter Mrs. R. O. Gray of this city.
  Warren James, son of James and Ruth Campbell Hindman was born on a farm east of Rushville April 28, 1875. At the age of 3 he was bereft of his mother and together with an only brother Charles was taken into the home of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Peter Campbell. Here they were cared for by their grandmother until her death which occurred while they were still young. Following her death the boys were seperated and thruout the years they were never reunited until 1911 when they were permitted to meet and enjoy a reunion. And only a few months ago Mr. Hindman made a trip to Louisville, Ky. to visit his brother.
  On November 16, 1898 he was joined in marriage to Lillie Heitz of Rushville. Four children, Margaret, Albert, Ruth and Dorothy were born to this union all of whom survive to mourn the loss of their father.
  Warren was a man of kindly heart, when he took into his home his three grandchildren, James, Marcia and Albert Ward.
  Besides his wife he is survived by one son Albert Hindman of Chicago, three daughters, Margaret wife of R. O. Gray of Rushville, Dorothy wife of Craske Chadsey of Vermont and Mrs. Albert Ward and Marian Chadsey {granddaughter} and one brother Charles A. Hindman of Louisville, Ky.
Obituary for William Hindman
Rushville Times, June 17, 1915
Old Time Resident of Rushville Died at His Home in LaSalle
  William Hindman, a former resident of Rushville who was well known to the older generation of our citizens, died at his home in LaSalle, Ill., on June 5th. He had been in failing health for a year or more and his death was not unexpected.
  Mr. Hindman came of an old Schuyler pioneer family that located in Rushville in the early thirties and notwithstanding he left this city in 1866 to make his home in LaSalle, Ill., he never lost interest in Rushville, and every few years returned to the town of his birth to renew old acquaintances, and his visits here were ever a keen joy to him.
  As a naturalist and geologist Mr. Hindman spent his leisure time in scientific work and made many investigations along this line in Schuyler county and contributed interesting articles that were published in the last history of the county. He was a man of more than usual ability and had gathered a wonderful fund of information during his half a century of personal research.
  The following notice of his death is taken from the LaSalle Post:
  William Hindman, for almost half a century a resident of LaSalle and one of this county's best known naturalists, passed away at the family residence, 605 Ninth street, at five o'clock Saturday evening, June 5th. Mr. Hindman had suffered several attacks of paralysis during the past few years and the final stroke came about two weeks ago. He was unconscious during the last twenty-four hours and passed quietly away as if asleep.
  A Native of Illinois
  William Hindman was born at Rushville, Illinois, on July 12, 1843, and would have been 72 years of age next month. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife; one daughter, Luella, who conducts a private school in the Congregational church clubhouse here; one son, Boyden E. Hindman, purchasing agent for the Western Clock Co.; two grandchildren, Boyden William and Virginia Hindman. A sister and two brothers of Mr. Hindman died several years ago.
  Mr. Hindman came to LaSalle in 1866 to take charge of the M. & H. Zinc Co. cooper shop; at that time this firm was shipping its sheet zinc in barrels. Later he embarked in the contracting business with his brother-in-law, Newt Wilcoxen. After this partnership dissolved, Mr. Hindman opened a cooper shop at Ninth and Gooding street, where he made tanks, cistern and similar articles of the trade. His product was always in demand and, even during the last few months, when he was confined to his home, many enquiries came for his cisterns and tanks.
  In his earlier days as a resident here, Mr. Hindman served this community as town clerk. He also was quite active in church work and for many years was affiliated with the First M.E. church here, later, changing his membership to the Congregational church. This latter church he served for many years as a deacon. When he was incapacitated at the expiration of his natural term of life, he was elected honory deacon of the Congregational church, a position he held at the time of death.
  A Great Naturalist
  Mr. Hindman was a great lover of nature in all its phrases and found much happiness in the big outdoors. He studied geology and made a valuable collection of minerals and similar specimens. In his later years he devoted much of his time to the study of the various kinds of woods and several years ago he presented to the LaSalle-Peru township high school a valuable collection of native woods. His opinion was often sought by many noted scientists, who appreciated his wonderful store of information gained at first hand by actual work in the woods or along the streams.
  Funeral Was Monday
  Mr. Hindman's funeral was held this afternoon at 2:00 o'clock; the Rev. E. J. Ridings, former pastor of the LaSalle Congregational church and a close friend and admirer of the deceased Mr. Hindman, officiating at the service in the Hindman home. Interment was made in Oakwood cemetery, the pallbearers being the Messrs. Charles Robinson, Otto Castendyck, Charles H. Nicolet, Stanley Boughner, R. M. Newstadt and August Dittmar Sr. The deacons and trustees of the Congregational church acted as honory pallbearers, while a quartette from the Congregational church choir sang both at the house and cemetery services. During the service Mrs. F.G. Trenary read Lord Tennyson's noble poem "Crossing the Bar."
Obituary for Anna Marie Brannan Hobrock
Rushville Times, May 24, 2000, page 15, column 4
Anna Hobrock
  Anna Marie Hobrock, 85, of rural Beardstown, died Saturday, May 20, 2000, at her residence.
  She was born Feb. 25, 1915, in Cass County, the daughter of Harry C. and Ethel Johnson Brannan. She married Cleo Eugene Hobrock on May 21, 1947, at the St. Alexius Catholic Church of Beardstown. He preceded her in death on Feb. 14, 1997. She also was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, John, Edwin, and Harry; a granddaughter, Ericka Nicole McMurl, and a grandson, Bradley Michael Hobrock.
  She is survived by two daughters, Regina (husband Carroll) Sinclair of Elkton, Va., and Judith Ann (husband Paul) McMurl of Beardstown; two sons, Joe (wife Chris) Hobrock and Edwin “Butch” (wife Cindy) Hobrock, all of Beardstown; three sisters, Imogene Drawve of Beardstown, Rosemary Langdon of Beardstown, and Elizabeth Kupfer of Camdenton, Mo.; and eight grandsons.
  She was a 1934 graduate of Beardstown High School. She worked for the Cass County Courthouse in the treasurer’s office for 12 years, and the Kline Department Store in Beardstown. She was a member of the St. Alexius Catholic Church of Beardstown.
  Rosary was held Monday, May 22, by Father Weitzel at the Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home. Funeral service was held Tuesday, May 23, 2000, at the St. Alexius Catholic Church with burial in the Beardstown Catholic Cemetery.
  The family has requested memorials be made to the Cass-Schuyler County Hospice or the St. Alexius Catholic Church.
Obituary for Dorothy L. Lovekamp Hobrock
Rushville Times, November 15, 2000, page 17, column 3
  Dorothy L. Hobrock, 90, of Beardstown, died Monday, Nov 6, 2000, at Culbertson Long Term Care of Rushville.
   She was born Dec. 11, 1909, in St. Louis, Mo., to Theodore and Addie Breier-Lovekamp. She married Oral H. Hobrock in Beardstown on April 24, 1949. He died on Saturday, Dec. 17, 1994.
   She also was preceded in death by both of her parents and a brother, Andrew Lovekamp.
  Mrs. Hobrock is survived by a son, Dale Hobrock, of Beardstown, and a granddaughter.
  She worked as the secretary at John Deere Beardstown Implement Company, owned by her and her husband. She was a member of the St. John's 6th Street Lutheran Church of Beardstown, Concordia Guild of the church, and Beardstown Business and Professional Women's Club.
  The funeral service was Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, at the Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home of Beardstown, with Rev. Richard Bremer officiating.
  Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church Handicap Access Fund.
Obituary for Pauline M. Beam Hockenberry
Peoria Journal Star, Apr 2, 1992, page A3
Pauline Hockenberry
  Astoria - Pauline M. Hockenberry, 73, of 111 20th St., Rock Island, formerly of Astoria, died at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, Mar 31, 1992, at Franciscan Medical Center in Rock Island. Born Dec. 31, 1918, in Astoria to Thomas J. and Alvira Schisler Beam, she married Chester Hockenberry in Rock Island.
  Surviving are three sisters, Nelda Conrad of Springfield, Ore., Helen Hartness of Bartonville and Kathryn Knepp of East Peoria; and one foster sister, Helen Winston of Astoria. Three brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.
  She was a bookkeeper at several Rock Island businesses. She belonged to Memorial Christian Church of Rock Island and its Faith Circle. She also was a member of Rock Island Moose Lodge 168, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 1303 of Rock Island, Spencer Tower Activity Club, and the Golden Links of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Rock Island.
  Surviving are three sisters, Nelda Conrad of Springfield, Ore., Helen Hartness of Bartonville and Kathryn Knepp of East Peoria; and one foster sister, Helen Winston of Astoria. Three brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.
  She was a bookkeeper at several Rock Island businesses. She belonged to Memorial Christian Church of Rock Island and its Faith Circle. She also was a member of Rock Island Moose Lodge 168, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 1303 of Rock Island, Spencer Tower Activity Club, and the Golden Links of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Rock Island.
  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Bader Cemetery in Browning. The Rev. Harold Dungan will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 tonight at Hodgson Funeral Home in Rock Island.
  Memorials may be made to Spencer Tower Activity Club.
  Note: Pauline was raised by Lloyd and Ruth McLaren Hoke after her mother died in 1922.
Obituary for Eula "Kathryn" Kathryn Buckley Hodges
Rushville Times, October 18, 2000, page 15, column 1
Kathryn Hodges
  Kathryn Hodges, 98, of Rushville, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  She was born Nov. 12, 1901, in Littleton Township, Schuyler County, to the late James A. and Mary Catherine Finch Buckley.
  She married Roscoe Hodges Nov. 15, 1919, in Virginia.  He died July 31, 1958.
  Surviving are two nieces, Lillian Buckley of Shalimar, Fla., and Ruth Van Horn of Kansas City, Mo.
  She was preceded in death by one infant daughter, four brothers and one sister.
  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rushville, the Schuyler Senior Center, and was an R.S.V.P.
  Funeral services were held Monday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church.
Obituary for David Lee Hoke
Rushville Times, January 9, 2002, page 13, column 4
David Hoke
  David Lee Hoke, 46, of Rushville, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at the Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
  He was born May 11, 1955, in Rushville to the late Earl C. and June Hodges Hoke.  He married Amy High July 6, 1991, in Astoria.  She survives, along with one daughter, Cheyann Hoke at home; two sons Josh Hoke of Roodhouse and Jason Hoke of Macomb; two granddaughters; one brother, Steve Hoke of Rushville; one half brother, Donald Hoke of St. Louis, Mo.; and one half sister, Rosalie Adams of Macomb.
  He was preceded in death by one half sister, Glenda Hamilton.
  He worked for Smiley Construction of Industry, Laverdier Construction of Macomb and Carpenters Local #904 out of Jacksonville, last working in November.  He also played guitar and sang in the bands Blind Vision and Renegade for 20 years.
  Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 2, at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Rick Colbert officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Cheyann Hoke Education Fund, c/o Rushville State Bank.
Obituary for M. Evelyn Hoke
Rushville Times, February 16, 2000, page 13, column 5
  M. Evelyn Hoke, 94, of Peoria, died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
  She was born Aug. 24, 1905, in Astoria, the daughter of Samuel F. and Virginia (Onion) Hoke.
  She was preceded in death by one sister, Hazel Skiles, and one brother, Gilbert Hoke.
  Surviving are two nephews and two nieces.
  She was a member of Chapter BX PEO, 1st Methodist Church of Peoria, where she served as organist for 25 years, Equitable Veterans Legion, Amateur Musical Club of Peoria and American Business Women's Association.
  She worked for Equitable Life Insurance Company from 1933 to 1970, retiring as head of the policy loan division.
  Services were Monday, Feb. 14, 2000, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with the Rev. Marian Stone officiating. Burial was in the Astoria Memorial Mausoleum.
Obituary for Sabina "Mabel" Mabel Aten Hollingsworth
died: December 20, 1966
Rushville Times, Dec. 22, 1966
  Mrs. Mabel Hollingsworth of Beardstown passed away Tuesday at Schmitt hospital in Beardstown.
  She was the daughter of Corneluis and Margaret Bryan Aten and spent her young girl hood in Browning.
  Besides her children she leaves one sister, Mrs. Jennie Lancaster of Browning, a brother Tom Aten of Oregon.
  Note: She was born June 11, 1882 and married to George Pearl Hollingsworth, b. March 23, 1876, d. September 26, 1939. Born are buried in the Beardstown City Cemetery, New Addition, Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois.
Death of Robert Holloway
Rushville Times, April 26, 1906
Robert Holloway Dead
  Robert Holloway, a prominent citzen of Alexis, died Sunday evening; aged seventy-five years.  He was one of Mercer county's most prominent citizens and for many years has been giving his time and attention to his stock farm, where he had the finest Clydesdale horses found in this country.
  During the ealier years of his life Mr. Holloway was one of the prominent members of the Warren county bar and made his home in Monmouth.  While a resident of that city he was a candidate for congress on the Democratic ticket and became well known in Schuyler county.
Obituary for Bernita Onalee Schisler Homer  
Bernita O. Homer
  Bernita Onalee Homer, 78 of Queen City, MO died unexpectedly on Friday evening (March 7, 1997) at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, MO.
  The daughter of "Bidie" and Neva (Kreps) Schisler, she was born July 4, 1918 in Fulton County, IL.  On September 21, 1935 in Ellisville, IL she was united in marriage to Lewis Homer who survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Ronald Homer and wife Joeann of Greentop, MO and Craig Homer and wife Wanda of Queen City, MO; three daughters, Mary Jean Rice and husband LaVerne "Dick" of Hurdland, MO, Margaret Rose Whitehurst and husband Ira of Virginia Beach, VA and Sharon Diane Colton Tuttle and husband Louie of Kirksville, MO; sixteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Phillip Homer and wife Karen of Glenwood, IL (should be MO); four sisters-in-law, Robert Abel of Osage Beach, MO, Margaret Homer of Rocky Mountain, MO, Mildred Homer of Avon, IL and Maxine Homer of Abingdon, IL; cousins living in Illinois and several nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson, Patrick Lundstrom.
  Bernita was raised in the Fulton Co, IL area and attended the Ellisville and Avon public schools.  In 1959 she and her husband moved to the Queen City, MO area.  They lived on a farm north of Queen City, she was a homemaker.
  She was a member of the Queen City Christian Church and the C.W.C.  She was a member of the Rebekah s in Ellisville, IL and Downing, MO for over 50 years, a member of the Homemakers Association, Rolling Hills Club, Share Food Board and has served as a 4-H leader for many years.   Bernita's hobbies were quilting, painting and sewing.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p. m. Tuesday (March 11, 1997) at the Queen City Christian Church with Pastor George Bradburn and Paster Bennie Wheeler officiating.  Music will be provided by Carol Western and Carolyn Applegate singing "Loved Lifted Me" and "How Great Thou Art." Organist will be Gwen Laudwig and pianist will be Wanda Campbell. Internment will be in the Queen City Cemetery in Queen City, MO.
  Pallbearers will be Mike Heath, Steve Colton, R. D. Homer, Tracy Homer, Lester Winn, Mark Henderson, Ty Walker and Wayne Purchase.
  Honorary Pallbearers will be Gerald Robinson, Wayne Laudwig, Butch Robinson, Schneider Hiel, Turner Markley and Don Wheeler.
  Visitation is in progress and the family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 Monday evening (Mach 10, 1997), with a Rebekah Service at 7:30 Monday evening at the Dooley Funeral Home, Queen City, MO 766-2241.
  Those who wish to express their sympathy in the form of a contribution may do so to the Queen City Christian Church.  Contributions may be left at or sent to the Dooley Funeral Home, P O Box 155, Queen City, MO 63561.
  The Family of Bernita Homer wishes to express our deepest appreciation for all of the love and kindness shown to us during our time of sorrow. We wish to thank the following:  John Jackson, Jr., Rich McKim, Carol Western, the Schuyler County Ambulance Crew, the Northeast Regional Medical Center and Dooley Funeral Home.
  A very special thanks to Reverend George Bradburn for his moral support and prayers.  Also for the touching memorial given by the Rebekah Lodge of Downing.  Another heartfelt thanks goes to the Queen City Christian Church for the delicious meal served to us.  We cannot begin to thank the community and our friends enough for the food, cards, flowers, prayers and loving hugs given to us.
  Again, it was deeply appreciated.
  Lewis Homer, Mary Jean Rice and Family, Ron Homer and Family, Craig Homer and Family, Phil Homer and Family
Obituary for Harold "Henry" Henry Hopkins
Rushville Times, October 18, 1989
Harold Hopkins Dies at Age 80
  Henry Harold Hopkins, age 80, died Sunday, Oct. 15, at 4:54 p.m., at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Ill.
  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, directed by Rev. Claude Malone, with burial in the Astoria City Cemetery.
  He was born Sept. 6, 1909 in Browning, the son of Henry and Roste Althea (Darling) Hopkins.
  On July 4, 1935 he married Cora Beatrice Lashbrook, at the home of his uncle, Jim Norris, in Virginia. She survives. He also is survived by five sons, Harold Edward, Gerald Wayne, James Allen, Orson Dean and Fred Harvey; 12 grandchildren, five great-granchildren, one sister, Mary of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
  He was a retired farmer and coal miner.  At an early age, he became an avid hunter and fisherman. He especially enjoyed fox hunting, which he pursued until his health declined.
Obituary for Mary Elizabeth Gorsage Neborse Hopkins
Astoria Argus Searchlight, March 1917
Schuyler County Historical Library, Rushville IL
Mrs. W. C. Hopkins Dead
  Mary Elizabeth Hopkins third daughter of Daniel and Mary Gorsage was born in Benton County, Mo., April 23rd, 1850 and died at her home in Astoria March 28, 1917, aged 66 years 11 months and 5 days.
  She was united in marriage to John Neborse. Two children were born to this union who together with the husband have passed on to the spirit world.
  In 1900, on the 10th day of October, she was united in marriage to W. C. Hopkins of Snicarte, Ill. Since then she, with her husband, have lived in Astoria.
  She leaves to mourn her departure besides her husband, four stepdaughters, namely Mrs. Laura Carpenter of Snicarte, Ill., Mrs. Ida Taylor, Mrs. Lusetta Altman and Mrs. Leona Evans of Saidoria, Ill. She also leaves one sister Mrs. Siota Rouderbush of Mo., one brother William Gorsage of Astoria, Ill., who was with her and cared for her in her last illness. She was a member of the Christian church.
Obituary for Cyrus Horney
Rushville Times, October 29, 1914
  Cyrus Horney was born in Guilford county, North Carolina, Sept. 30, 1825, and died at his home in Brooklyn, Ill., Oct. 24, 1914; aged 89 years and 24 days.
  Mr. Horney was, as far as known, the oldest resident of Schuyler, having resided in the county since 1829. At four years of age he came with his parents, Jonathan and Lydia Horney, from North Carolina by ox team to Illinois and settled in Buenavista township, this county. In 1830 they moved to Brooklyn township, where they resided during the winter of the "big snow." Early in 1831 his father settled on the northwest quarter of sec. 6, Littleton township.
  Mr. Horney lived with his father until he attained his majority, assisting on the farm and receiving his education in the primitive subscription schools of the vicinity. When only six years old his mother died, leaving him in the care of a father to face the trials and hardships of frontier life. After his marriage he located on a farm in Brooklyn township, which was mostly unimproved land. Deer, wolves and wild turkey were plentiful. In 1889 he purchased the present home in Brooklyn, where he has since resided.
  Mr. Horney was twice married. On March 28, 1846, he was united in marriage with Eliza Hayes, and to this union five children were born, namely: Leander, who died at the age of eight; William, who died when twenty-one years old; Jeffrey, who died in Weldon, Iowa, July 28, 1911, age 61 years; John Franklin, who died in Russell, Kan., March 20, 1905, aged 53 years; and Ann Elizabeth, who died in infancy. The mother of this family departed this life July 24, 1854.
  On July 14, 1856, Mr. Horney was united in marriage with Miss Meriba Abercrombie. To this union four children were born, viz: Mrs. Clara Lantz of Brooklyn, Jonathan B. of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Mary Blanche Hartrick of Decatur, Ill., and Cyrus Sloan of Brooklyn.
  In 1906 Mr. and Mrs. Horney, with their children and friends celebrated their golden wedding. Mrs. Horney, the wife and mother, passed away April 28, 1913, in the golden sunset of a happy married life of fifty-seven years, leaving him alone in the old home until called to join the loved ones passed on a while before.
  In politics, Mr. Horney was a Republican and has been prominent and influential in local affairs. In his early married life he united with the Methodist Episcopal church, and has occupied official positions since in the local church. His life and thought, his time and money was given freely to the church. The home and church were inseparable in his life, and his devotion and service were constant to both.
  His home was known as the preachers' home, and on down thru his long life hundreds were entertained in the home. Among his last thoughts was the regret that the church he loved was now without a minister to shepherd the flock.
  The home of Mr. and Mrs. Horney was the place of refuge for the orphan, the weary, the homeless, and many a person has been helped and blessed by the kindly ministrations and influence of this home. The cares of the world never interfered with the largeness of his heart or hindered in improving every opportunity to do good.
  Being of a judicial turn of mind he stood for fairness and right, and nothing could swerve him from the path of truth and righteousness. As long as health permitted he was present at every service of the church and took some active part in them. While he was the preacher's friend he was especially the friend of man.
  He is the last of his father's family. He leaves besides the four children twenty-one grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Thus a long and useful life is ended.
Obituary for Dena Horney
Rushville Times, October 22, 1964
Miss Dena Horney, 72, Dies in Prairie City
  Miss Dena Horney, 72, who was principal of Grant school in Macomb when she retired several years ago, died in the Westfall Nursing Home in Prairie City at 10:50 p.m. Friday. She had been ill four years.
  Miss Horney had taught in Macomb schools from 1928 until her retirement about seven years ago. She became principal of Grant school in 1944. Prior to coming to Macomb she taught eight years at Doddsville in Schuyler county and for five years was principal of the grade school at Good Hope.
  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Chapel. The Rev. and Mrs. William Hilling, both ministers of the Littleton Methodist church, officiated, and burial was in Oakwood cemetery.
  Miss Horney was born Feb. 24, 1892 at Littleton to Samuel and Frances Raper Horney. She was graduated from Western Academy, obtained her B. E. degree Western College, completed a year of commercial work at Brown's Business college at Galesburg, and attended a summer term at Greeley, Colo. She had been a member of the Macomb BPW club and was a member of the Littleton Methodist church.
  She had reared a niece, Caroline Winters Lyons of Tacoma, Wash., from childhood. Surviving are three brothers, Clifford and Speed Horney of Littleton and Merle Horney of LaHarpe; one sister, Atha Taylor of Chicago, and a half-sister, Pearl Scott of Jasper, Mo. A sister, Mrs. Verna Winters, two half-brothers, Harland and Loren Fleming, and a brother, Clair, are deceased.
Obituary for Rosetta Marlow Lung Horst
Rushville Times, February 1959
Rosetta Marlow Horst
  Rosetta Marlow, sixth child of Liza Jane Green and John Wesley Marlow was born in Camden township, December 10, 1869 and departed this life February 4, 1959, being 89 years, one month, and 25 days.
  On April 21, 1889, Rosetta and Albert Lung were married. Eleven children came to bless this happy home. Three sons, Raleigh Roy, Wesley Lee, and Verney Floyd died at a very young age. Their father passed away March 5, 1934.
  After a brief courtship, Rosetta and Jakie Horst were married October 4, 1935, and lived in happy companionship until Jakie was called home September 16, 1952.
  Mother was never happier than when in her home, singing, whistling, and being with her family. Left to mourn her passing are five daughters, Mrs. Gertie Harrison and Mrs. Nettie Reeder of Rushville; Mrs. Belle Lear of Flint, Mich.; Mrs. Elsie Leverton and Mrs. Grace Long of Camden; three sons, Henry and Ernest of Camden; Everett of Brooklyn; 25 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, seven great great grandchildren; one half brother, John Marlow of California and four half sisters, Mrs. Nellie Ruth Marlow of Camden, Mrs. Gertrude Davis, Mrs. Martha Rice, and Mrs. Minnie Egan all of California, besides a host of relatives and friends.
  Services were held Saturday, February 7 at 1:00 p.m. at Voorhees-Hursey funeral home. Rev. Earl Stambaugh of Browning officiated. Burial was in Marlow Cemetery.
Obituary for Earl W. Hosford
Rushville Times, Oct. 27, 1999, page 15, column 2
Earl W. Hosford
  Earl W. Hosford, 83, of Salinas, Calif., a native of Versailles, died in his home after a lengthy illness.
  He was born May 3, 1916, in Versailles, a son of P. G. and Ethel Hosford.  He had lived in Salinas for 57 years and was a retired truck driver, formerly with I.C.X. Trucking.
  Survivors include his wife Violet "Sally" Hosford of Salinas, formerly of Rushville; one son, Larry Hosford of Salinas; two daughters, Norma Goyen of Cherokee, Calif. and Mary Shervey of Chico, Calif.; one brother, Martin T. Hosford of North Highlands, Calif; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by one brother Kenneth Hosford; and two sisters, Alma Lyles and Edna Brougher.
  He was a member of the Santa Clara Valley Fiddlers Association and participated in many old time fiddlers competitions.  He was a member of the Antique Automobile Club of America and took great pride in restoring his 1926 Model T Roadster.  He was also a member of the National Antique Watch and Clock Collectors.  He was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman and a life member of the National Rifle Association.  He also instructed firearm safety.
  A memorial service was held Tuesday, June 22, 1999, at the Healey Mortuary Chapel.  Cremation was under the direction of the Healey Mortuary.  Interment was recently held in the family plot in the Versailles West Side Cemetery.
Obituary for Olivia "June" June Croxton Gearing Hoskins
Springfield State Journal-Register, March 1995
  Rushville - Olivia June Gearing Hoskins, 79, of Rushville died Tuesday at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven {Vaughn Haven} Nursing Home in Rushville.
  Survivors: a son, Glen E. Gearing of Macomb; two grandchildren; a brother, Glenn Croxton of Godfrey; a sister, Mrs Russell (Edna) Murk of Pleasant View; and several nieces and nephews.
  Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Wood-Ruby {Wood Roby} Funeral Chapel, Rushville.  Burial: Messerer Cemetery, near Frederick.  Larry J. Bailey
  Note: Oliva is the daughter of Harry and Nina Grace Patterson Croxton.
Obituary for Walter "Bud" Allen Houston
Rushville Times, October 24, 2001, page 15, column 1
Walter "Bud" Houston
  Walter Allen "Bud" Houston, 75, of Rushville, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy following an extended confinement due to Alzheimer's Disease.
  He was born Feb. 14, 1926, in Rushville, the son of the late Walter Scripps and Margaret Allen Houston, and was raised on the family dairy farm.
  He married Nancy Howe on Oct. 27, 1951, in Highland Park.  She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Jack Allen Houston of Streamwood; two daughters, Linda Buford of Tulsa, Okla., and Debra Carswell of Rushville; 10 grandchildren; one brother, John Scripps Houston of Colorado Springs, Colo.; twin sisters, Minerva Montooth and Sara Logue, both of Spring Green, Wisc.
  He was preceded in death by one son, Jim Scripps Houston.
  He attended Rushville High School during which time he became an Eagle Scout.  He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and the U. S. Navy during World War II.  He attended Iowa State University and Colorado State University where he obtained his degree in animal husbandry in 1951.
  After farming for his uncle Henry Houston, he managed 110 farms in Nebraska for Farmer's National Company and worked for five years in sales for an insecticide company in Dallas, Texas.
  In 1964, he started, and served as president for 26 years of Encap Development Company in Park Ridge, before retiring and moving to Rushville in 1990.  In the business, he traveled to Canada, Mexico, Europe, Japan and every state in the United States.  Among the nationally known products developed by his company were "Pop-In" a home and garden insecticide, a special spray hose made to handle high pressure and not to kink for the insecticide application industry, and the longtime favorite, "Chia Pet."
  During his long association with the insecticide industry, he was among the first to recognize the negative view of what he termed "overzealous environmentalists."
  He formed a national committee including a former state governor, former head of the Atomic Energy Commission, well known scientists, entomologists and private citizens to work to bring a balanced perspective on the beneficial use and applications of chemicals.
  He appeared on many panel discussions nationwide and spoke before the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
  In addition to his busy schedule, he was a member of Rotary International and was Area Governor of Toastmaster International.  He also was an avid skier.
  Cremation has been accorded.  Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2001, at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with David Haney officiating.  Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery.
  Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with military services conducted by the Schuyler American Legion at 8 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice or the Schuyler County Ambulance and Emergency Services Agency.
Obituary for Lena Elizabeth Poole Howell
Moline Dispatch, Hampton, Illinois
  Services for Lena Elizabeth Howell, 83, of Geneseo and formerly of Hampton and Port Byron, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at East Moline. Burial will be in Pleasant Point Cemetery, Port Byron. Mrs. Howell died Sunday, Dec. 6, 1998, at Hammond-Henry Hospital, Geneseo.
  Lena Poole was born Aug. 3, 1915 in Rushville, the daughter of Ethel (Peterman) and Charles Poole. She married Charles Howell in 1934 in East Moline.
  Survivors include Charles Howell, Hampton; daughters, Rita Schroeder, Wanda Kerner and Diane Polenske, all of Port Byron, and Sharon Anderson, Hampton; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Leland VonAch, Akron, Ohio.
Obituary for Mary K. Siders Howell
Rushville Times, February 7, 2001, page 13, column 1
  Mary K. Howell, 86, of Ipava, died Monday Feb. 5, 2001, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  She was born July 17, 1914, in Ipava, the daughter of William and Merle (Lindsey) Siders. She married Phillip M. Howell on Oct. 1, 1936, in Peoria. He survives.
  Also surviving are four daughters: Mrs. Rodney (Theresa) Keefauver of Ipava, Mrs. Dennis (Michelle) Wherley of Table Grove, Mrs. Larry (Phyllis) Brock of Cameron, N.C., and Mrs. Ron (Charlotte) Reynolds of Springfield; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one step-brother, Kenneth (and Rose) Creglow of Kewanee.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, step-mother, Hattie Sowers, and step-sister, Jean Finch.
  She was a member of Ipava Christian Church and later the Ipava Presbyterian Church, and was a homemaker.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, 2001, at the Ipava United Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Gordon Jones officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava. Burial will be in Ipava Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Fulton or McDonough County Animal Shelter.
  Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava is in charge of services.

Rushville Times, Wednesday, February 14, 2001, page 13, column 3
Correction
  In last week's obituary of Mary K. Howell, the name of her step-mother was incorrectly listed as Hattie Sowers instead of Hattie Siders.
Obituary for Rachel Ann Parker Howell
Rushville Times, April 1, 1909
  Mrs. Rachel A. Howell, daughter of John and Emily Parker, was born Feb. 12, 1837 in Schuyler County and died at her home in Bainbridge Township March 27, 1909. She was united in marriage to Jacob Howell March 11, 1860, Mr. Howell dying Aug. 26, 1901.  There was born to this union ten children, six of whom died in infancy. One daughter, Mrs. Addie Herche of Macomb died May 2, 1908. The other three children who are left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother are Mrs. Emma Newell of Macomb, John and Fred of Schuyler County. Two sisters survive, Mrs. Henrietta Burnham of Missouri and Mrs. Emma Dowler of Beardstown, Ill.
  Mrs. Howell united with the M.E. church during a revival at Sugar Grove, conducted by Rev. Huckstep during the winter of 1861 and 1862. She lived her entire life in the community where she died, and was highly respected by her neighbors and many friends.
Obituary for Mamie Kanzedde Robertson Hare Hughes
The following Obituary was found in a Nowata, OK newspaper, by Jacque Dean Linnebur:
"Mamie Hughes"
  Mrs. Mamie K. Hughes, 85, of Nowata, died monday night at Nowata General Hospital. She was born May 14, 1890 at Cherryvale and moved to the Nowata area in 1930. Her parents were William and Caroline V Robertson. She was a member of the Nowata Hillside Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, Albert Hare, Nowata, Robert Hare, Claremore; one daughter, Mrs. Stella Beyen of Nowata; one brother, Andrew Robertson, Phoenix, Ariz.; and nine grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10 AM Thursday at the Benjamin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Grand View Cemetery near Neodesha. (Feb.2 1976)"
  Note: It would appear that Mamie remarried after the death of William and married an unknown Hughes who also predeceased her.  Contact: Dick Hare <REHARE9@aol.com> & Jacque Dean Linnebur <lancel@midusa.net>
Obituary for Edith Louisa Elliott Vanderpool Hull
Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 18, 2000, page 15, column 3
Edith Hull
  Edith Louisa Vanderpool Hull, 89, of Beardstown, and formerly of Arenzville, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 11, 2000, at Passavant Area Hospital of Jacksonville.
   She was born May 14, 1911, in Purvis, Miss., to Edward Elliott and Mary Whiddon Elliott.  In 1930, she was married to James Vanderpool in Mesa, Ark.  Mr. Vanderpool preceded her in death.  She later married Orvel S. Hull in the Hurdland, Mo. area.  Mr. Hull also preceded her in death, along with her parents, two brothers, Marion and Robert Elliott; two sisters, Mary Agnes Kovao and Edna Welborn, and one nephew.
  Mrs. Hull is survived by a son, Ellis “Ed” (wife Rosalie) Vanderpool of Arenzville, two sisters, Irene (husband Guy, deceased) Aucutt of Marshall, Mo., and Bernice (husband, Archie, deceased) Bentley of Bozeman, Mont; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three nieces and five nephews.
  She worked as a homemaker in the Arenzville area most of her life and was a member of the Church of God.
  Graveside services with burial were held Monday, Oct. 16, at Tabor Cemetery in Knox County, Mo.  Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home of Beardstown was in charge of the arrangements.
  The family has suggested memorials be made to the activity fund of Heritage Manor South Nursing Home.
Obituary for Rachel I. Green Humes
Rushville Times, January 26, 2000, page 13, column 2
  Rachel I. Humes, 65, of Colchester, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, at her residence.
  Born Jan. 1, 1935, in Camden to Ivan and Florence Hale Green, she married Zanel E. Humes on Sept. 1, 1951. in Macomb. He died April 16, 1996.
  She also was preceded in death by one daughter, Alice Kay Humes.
  Surviving are two sons, Greg (wife, Chris) of Tennessee, and Randy (wife, Terri) of Pinallas Park, Fla.; and two daughters, Mrs. Randy (Pam) Wear and Mrs. Randy (Julie) Schoonover, both of Colchester; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and two sisters, Patsy Brawn and Peggy Brake, both of Colchester.
  She worked at Denney's Grocery for 33 years, retiring in 1995.
  Services were Friday at Jones Mortuary in Colchester. The Rev. Mark Wolford officiated.  Burial was in Mount Auburn Cemetery in Colchester.
  Memorials may be made to the Colchester Rescue Squad.
Obituary for Marvin Ray Hungerford
Rushville Times, May 24, 2000, page 15, column 4
Marvin Hungerford
  Marvin Ray Hungerford, 94 of Beardstown, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000, at Heritage Manor South Nursing Home in Beardstown.
  He was born on June 24, 1905, in Nortonville, the son of Frank and Maggie Brown-Hungerford.  He married Kathryn Schweer Lauderback on Aug. 11, 1928, in Springfield.  She preceded him in death on March 8, 1974.
  He is survived by one daughter, Betty (husband Max) Lippert of Beardstown; two sons, Marvin "Pete" (wife Lynette) Hungerford of Redlands, Calif., and Donald (wife Janice) Hungerford of Kent, Wash.; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Opal Frietag, Mabel Bolton and Gladys Chappee; and numerous nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by one son, Glen Lauderback; two brothers, Chester and Clifford; and three sisters, Blanche, Mildred and Juanita. 
  He attended school in Nortonville.  He worked for Burlington Northern Railroad for several years then retired from the Beardstown Sanitary District.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Beardstown.
  Graveside services were held Thursday, May 18 at the Beardstown City Cemetery.  Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown was in charge of services.
  The family has requested memorials be made to the Heritage Manor South Nursing Home or the Cass-Schuyler Hospice.
Obituary for Calvin "Cal" H. Hunter
Rushville Times, December 29, 1999, page 11, column 2
Calvin H. Hunter
  Calvin H. Hunter, 88, of Rushville, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  He was born Nov. 20, 1911, in Abingdon, the son of the late Kirk N. and Anna (Cope) Hunter. He married Mildred Eyler Gibb on Feb. 5, 1960, in Rushville.  She survives. Also surviving are one stepson, Paul Gibb of Boston, Mass., and one step-daughter, Jane Gibb Pickett (husband Steven) of Sleepy Hollow.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Eldon, and a step-daughter, Mary Gibb.
  He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1942 to 1946. He and a friend owned and operated New-Hunt Stables in Greensboro, N.C., for a time after his discharge from the service. He returned to Galesburg, where he was the owner and operator of Cal's Cars and was also the owner of a body shop there for 14 years. He was partnered with his wife in Gibb and Cal's Car Sales in Rushville from 1960 to August 1987. He later owned and operated Cal's Car Sales from 1987 until his retirement in 1991. He was one of the original members of the board of directors for Schuyler State Bank in Rushville from 1965 to 1997. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Rushville where he served as an elder and deacon. He also served on the Schuyler County Fair Board and was a member of the Schuyler American Legion Post #4. He enjoyed car races and traveling. He authored a book, "Cal's Comments on Living," originally published in December 1981.
  Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Rushville with Rev. Alice Davenport officiating. Burial will follow in the Warren County Memorial Park in Monmouth. Visitation was Tuesday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with military rites by Schuyler American Legion Post #4. Memorials may be given to the H.E.L.P. Center or the Phoenix Opera House and Community Center, all in Rushville.

Notice Of Probate, 2000-P, Mildred Hunter, Independent Representative
  Rushville Times, June 7, 2000, page 15, column 7
Obituary for Mabel Hunter
Hunter
  Miss Mabel Hunter, daughter of Mrs. Olive Hunter, of this city, died at the home of her mother on Sunday morning of this week aged 32 years, 9 months and 1 day.
  Although Miss Mabel had suffered for more than four years, her death came as a surprise to many, as it was not generally known that she had been worse than usual, and in fact she had only been slightly worse a few days and her condition was not considered critical even by her mother.
  The end came peacefully and she quietly fell asleep in the early morning.
  Covering a period of four years suffering she bore patiently and cheerfully her afflicitions, never losing courage or failing to appreciate the efforts of those who so faithfully ministered unto her.
  She leaves a heart-broken mother to mourn her departure, together with many relatives and friends.
  The funeral occurred from the home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. E. H. Lugg, of Rossville, Ill., officiating, assisted by Rev. Martin and Rev. Wilson, of this city.
  At the grave the Eastern Star Chapter of which she was a member, exemplified the beautiful burial service of the order.
  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."
Obituary for Mary Emily Spangler Huston
Rushville Times, January 3, 1946
Mother of Mrs. E. E. Bolton Died At Carthage Dec. 26
  Mrs. Mary Emily Huston, 86, life-long resident of Hancock county, and the mother of Mrs. Clare Bolton of Rushville, died Wednesday morning at her home in Carthage.
  Funeral services were held Friday at 1:30 p. m. in the Elms home, and the remains were commited to the Resthaven Abbey in the Augusta.
  A daughter of Joseph and Anna Mary Sample Spangler, she was born January 3, 1859, in Hancock county. Surving are her husband, P. W. Huston, and two sons and two daughters, Clyde and Dean Huston of Macomb, Mrs. Clare Bolton of Rushville, and Mrs. Crete Siegfrid of Carthage. She also leaves a brother, Edwin.
Obituary for Clement Arthur Icenogle
Rushville Times, January 3, 2001, page 13, column 2
Clement Arthur lcenogle
  Clement A. Icenogle, 90, of Macomb, formerly of Colchester, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000, at the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb.
  He was born March 30, 1910, in Prairie Grove, Ark., the son of Elmer and Mabel Thompson Icenogle.  He married Eleanor Grandt on Dec. 20, 1936, in Macomb.  She died April 12, 1994.
  He is survived by five sons, David (wife, Carol) of Auburn, Ala., Robert (wife, Twila) of San Antonio, Texas, Paul (wife, JoAnn) of Rolling Meadows, Roger (wife, Judy) of Winslow, Maine, and Alan (wife, Karen) of Rushville; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Carol) Ashbacher of Davenport, Iowa; 15 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; two brothers, Homer of Macomb and Elmer of Wauconda; and three sisters, Addra Graham of Macomb, Mariam Riggins of Weslaco, Texas, and Vivian McGaughey of Carthage.
  Also preceding him in death was one sister, May Jacobs and one grandson.
  He was a graduate of Western Lab School in Macomb, and attended Western Illinois University.  He worked at McGraw Edison Porcelain in Macomb for many years before retiring.  He attended the Colchester United Methodist Church.
  Services for Mr. Icenogle were Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000, at Jones Mortuary in Colchester with the Rev. Junior Heikes officiating.  Burial was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Colchester.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Colchester Senior Citizens Center.
Obituary for Iola Lucille Vollmer Phillips Icenogle
Peoria Journal Star, February 11, 1994, Page: C10
  Rushville - Iola L. Icenogle, 73, of 312 E. Jefferson St. died at 11:55 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1994, at her home.
  Born Jan. 14, 1921, in Rushville to David V. and Gladys Greer Vollmer, she married Earl Phillips on June 16, 1939, in Palmyra, Mo. He died April 9, 1978.
  She later married Loren Icenogle on July 21, 1981, in Hamilton. He survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Teri Phillips of Macomb; one stepdaughter, Joyce Icenogle of Oak Forest; two stepsons, Dr. Phillip Icenogle of Peoria and Donald Icenogle of Colchester; four sisters, Doris McMunn of Hamilton, Margie Luthy of Rushville, Louisa Cripe of Astoria and Nancy Longwell of Mountain Grove, Mo.; four grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; one great- grandchild; and five stepgreat- grandchildren. Two brothers preceded her in death.
  She graduated from the Chicago School of Nursing. She was a private nurse in the Bushnell and Prairie City area.
  Services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Worthington Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne Rouse will officiate. Friends may call from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Macomb.
  The family will receive friends at 312 E. Jefferson anytime.
  Memorials may be made to Schuyler-Cass Hospice.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, February 11, 1994, Page: 13
Iola L. Icenogle
  RUSHVILLE - Iola L. Icenogle, 73, of Rushville died at 11:55 p.m. Wednesday at her residence.
  Services to be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville, with burial in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery in Macomb.
  Surviving are her husband, Loren; a daughter, Teri Phillips of Macomb; a step-daughter, Joyce Icenogle of Oak Forest; two step-sons, Dr. Phillip Icenogle of Peoria and Donald Icenogle of Colchester; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; six step-grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Doris McMunn of Hamilton, Margie Luthy of Rushville, Louisa Cripe of Astoria, and Nancy Longwell of Mountain Grove, Mo.
Obituary for Chester "Chet" J. Illman
Rushville Times, March 1, 2000, page 11, column 1
Chester J. Illman
  Chester J. "Chet" Illman, 60, of Rushville, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000, at his home.
  He was born Aug. 1, 1939, in Macomb, the son of the late Chester O. and Lois V. (Bartlett) Illman.
  Surviving are one son, Mitchel Lee Illman of Oceanside, Calif.; one daughter, Denise Carol Fleck of Chatham; two grandchildren; and his friend with whom he made his home, Virginia Leach.
  He was a meat cutter for Rexroat Grocery in Rushville from 1958 until he retired in 1986.  He later worked at the Video Vault in Rushville.
  Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley officiating.  Burial will follow in the Rushville City Cemetery at a later date, following cremation.
  Memorials may be given to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.
Obituary for Margaret E. Kelly Noe Illman
Rushville Times, April 11, 2001, page 15, column 2
Margaret E. Illman
  Margaret E. Illman, 78, of Lewistown died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at Graham Hospital Emergency Room in Canton.
  She was born May 12, 1922, in Ipava, the daughter of James G. and Mary M. (Hammond) Kelly.  She married James C. Noe on Dec. 2, 1943, in Peoria.  He died Aug. 20, 1993.  She then married Richard Illman on April 22, 1997, in Lewistown.  He survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Donald (wife Paula) Noe of Ipava; two step-sons, Louie (wife Jan) Cowin of Bushnell and Terry Illman of San Diego, Calif.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Mike (Wanda) Kitch of Hannibal, Mo., and Mrs. Rick (Linda) Wamsley of Carmen; four grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; 14 great-grand-children; and three step-great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Lewistown.
  Private services were held Tuesday, April 10 with Rev. Jon Sims and Donald Noe officiating.  Burial was in Ipava Cemetery.  Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava was in charge of services.
  Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church in Lewistown or the Lewistown Rescue Squad.
Obituary for Robert "Bob" H. Immel
Rushville Times, May 17, 2000, page 4B, column 4
Robert Immel
  Robert H. "Bob" Immel, 81, of Table Grove, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  He was born July 15, 1918, in Peoria, the son of Lester Pete and Rita (Kerker) Immel.
  He married Maxine Leonard on Sept. 25, 1939, in Burlington, Iowa. She survives.
  Also surviving are three daughters, Toby Curley of Table Grove, Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Nelson of Table Grove, and Mrs. Leonard (Kathleen) Wass of Oswego; nine grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 12 step great-grandchildren; one brother, John (wife, Marian) Immel of Peoria; and one sister, Jean Jones of LaFayette, La.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother; Lester Immel, and one granddaughter.
  He was a member of Macomb VFW Post 1921 and Table Grove American Legion Post 413.
  He worked for Caterpillar Tractor Company for 32 years in Oswego and Peoria, retiring in 1973. He then farmed a 40 acre farm near Table Grove. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
  Services were Saturday, May 6, 2000, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava with Rev. Damien Spikereit officiating.
  Burial was in Ipava Cemetery, with military rites conducted by the Table Grove American Legion Post 413.
  Memorials may be made to Table Grove American Legion Post 413.
Obituary for Donovan B. Ingles
Rushville Times, Oct. 20, 1999, page 15, column 4
Donovan Ingles
  Donovan B. Ingles, 87, of Downers Grove, died Oct. 15, 1999, at Hinsdale.
  He was born Jan. 16, 1912, in Industry.
  He married Marguerite Pelton.  She is deceased.
  He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. James (Courtney) Bruhl of Downers Grove; two sisters, Maxine Goldburg of Marion, Ind., and Earline Campbell of Macomb; and several nephews.
He taught at Downers Grove North High School until 1976 and also worked at Thompson's Store for Men, the Gentry Shop of Downers Grove and Horsley's Men Store of Glen Ellyn.  He was an avid golfer and a member of the Downers Grove Golf Club.
  Funeral Services were Monday at the Toon Funeral Home in Downers Grove.  Private burial will be in Rushville.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics.
Obituary for Helen M. Bushmire Livingston Ingles
Rushville Times, June 21, 2000, page 13, column 4
Helen M. Ingles
  Helen M. Ingles, 87, of Wyoming, Ill., died Thursday, June 5, 2000, at Heritage Manor in Chillicothe.
  Born Feb. 23, 1913, in Colchester, the daughter of Anthony and Pearl M. Scudder Bushmire, she married Glen Livingston Dec. 16, 1939, in Colchester.  He died Feb. 11, 1934 {1943?}, in Prairie du Chien, Wisc.    She later married Thomas M. Ingles, Dec. 29, 1945, in LaHarpe.  He died Aug. 27, 1974, in Peoria.
  Surviving are one daughter, Ethel "Jay" Klepfer of Wyoming; one step-daughter, Iris (husband Robert) Lang of Rushville; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and three sisters, Barbara (husband Kent) Brown of Peoria, Alice (husband George) Jarvis of Galesburg, and Evelyn Bushmire of Lincoln.
  Her parents, three sisters, and one brother preceded her in death.
  She worked as an inspector for Caterpillar for 35 years and at the Bartonville Food Pantry for 10 years.  She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary No. 8662 of Peoria, Eagles Auxiliary No. 265 of Peoria, and the Wyoming American Legion Auxiliary No. 91.  She also was a member of the Caterpillar Retirees Association, AARP, Busy Bells Home Extension of Peoria County, and was a life-time member of Nursing Home Volunteers in Lincoln.  She was a member of the Bartonville Christian Church.
  Graveside services were Monday, June 19, at Rushville City Cemetery.  Wyoming Funeral Home was in charge of services.
  Memorial contributions may be made to the Wyoming Ambulance Service.
Obituary for Emma K. Stromberger Ioerger
Rushville Times, February 16, 2000, page 13, column 4
  Emma K. Ioerger, 79, of Minonk, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2000, at her residence in Lake Wales, Fla.
  Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ Minonk, with the Rev. Daniel Gansch-Boythe officiating. Burial was in Baughman Cemetery in rural Minonk. Folkers-Froelich Memorial Home in Minonk was in charge of services.
  Memorials may be directed to St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Minonk, First Christian Church, Babson Park, Fla., or to the charity of the donor's choice.
  Mrs. Ioerger was born April 27, 1920, at Eureka, the daughter of Martin and Eva Bierhen Stromberger. She married Harold H. Ioerger on Aug. 18, 1946, in Minonk. He died Dec. 13, 1988. She is survived by one daughter, Elaine (husband Ralph) Marshall of Rockton; one son, Lowell (wife Janet) Ioerger of rural Minonk; two sisters, Margaret (husband Roy) Roper of Washington and Tiena LaSance of Lake Wales, Fla.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Five brothers and four sisters preceded Mrs. Ioerger in death.
  She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church of Christ in Minonk.

Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois, Feb. 11, 2000, page A8
  Minonk - The funeral of Emma K. Ioerger, 79, of 417 E. Fourth St., Minonk, will be at 10:30 a.m.Saturday at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Minonk. The Rev. Daniel Gansch-Boythe will officiate. Burial
will be in Baughman Cemetery, rural Minonk. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Folkers-Froelich Memorial Home, Minonk.
  She died at 11:52 a.m. Monday (Feb. 7, 2000) at her residence in Lake Wales, Fla.
  Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Minonk; First Christian Church, Babson Park, Fla.; or a charity of the donor's choice.
  Mrs. Ioerger was born April 27, 1920, at Eureka, the daughter of Martin and Eva Bierlien Stromberger. She married Harold H. Ioerger Aug. 18, 1946, in Minonk. He died Dec. 13, 1988.
  Survivors include one daughter, Elaine (Ralph) Marshall, Rockton; one son, Lowell (Janet) Ioerger, rural Minonk; two sisters, Margaret (Roy) Roper, Washington, and Tiena LaSance, Lake Wales, Fla.; five
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
  The grandchildren are Kim (Rev. Charles) Dorsey, Christopher (Brenda) Marshall, Nicholas Marshall, Zach Ioerger and Jacob Ioerger.
  Five brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
  She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Minonk.
  Emma was an excellent seamstress and a wonderful gardener. She took great pride in her children and grandchildren and will be greatly missed.

Peoria Journal Star, February 11, 2000, page B04
  Born April 27, 1920, in Eureka to Martin and Eva Bierlien Stromberger, she married Harold H. Ioerger on Aug. 18, 1946, in Minonk. He died Dec. 13, 1988.  She also was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters.
  Surviving are one daughter, Elaine (and Ralph) Marshall of Rockton; one son, Lowell (and Janet) Ioerger of  rural Minonk; five grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and two sisters, Margaret (and Roy) Roper of Washington, Ill., and Tiena LaSance of Lake Wales.
  She was a member of St. Pauls United Church of Christ, where services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.  Visitation will be from 5 to 8 tonight at Folkers-Froelich Memorial Home. Burial will be in Baughman Cemetery in rural Minonk. Memorials may be made to her church, First Christian Church in Babson Park, Fla., or any charity.
Death of Charles W. Irvin
Rushville Times, September 13, 1923
  News was received in Rushville this week of the death of Charles W. Irvin, son of Fred C. Irvin and nephew of Mrs. Hinman Munroe of Tulsa, Okla. He was a ship builder, in the employ of the government at San Francisco, and was killed instantly when he fell from a scaffold while at work.


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